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CES 2014: Products to Watch for
New Android phones, connected everything, car gadgetry and more to be on display at CES in Las Vegas.
CES 2014: Products to watch for
New Android phones, connected everything, car gadgetry and more to be on display at CES in Las Vegas
Plenty of 'connected home' stuff
Increasingly, the TV remote isn't just for the TV – it's for the TV, the DVD player, the DVR, the refrigerator, the air conditioner and possibly the cat's litter box. A survey commissioned by the Wi-Fi Alliance says that nine out of 10 Americans are more likely to buy housewares if they can be synched to a home network, so it's no surprise that we'll be seeing products like Piper's connected home security system, Bluemoo's Android- and iOS-capable universal remote at CES 2014, as well as new infrastructure like Qualcomm's IPQ platform.
Another big swing at the automotive market
Just like the year before, personal tech focused on the automobile is set to be a major focus for CES 2014, with an entire exhibit hall dedicated to car gadgetry. Everything from Hangatablet's tablet mounts to powerful laser-based headlights from Audi will be on display, as well as innovations hinting at the future of the driverless car.
New Android phones from second-tier manufacturers
Although the biggest Android makers tend to hold their own separate events for major releases – witness Samsung's weird "Broadway" extravaganza for the Galaxy S4 – up-and-coming players like Lenovo will be rolling out all-new lineups. In Lenovo's case, the headlining Vibe Z model will be the company's first to feature LTE connectivity. Lenovo will also release three other models, including 6-inch media monster, 4.7-inch "workhorse" and 5-inch "tweener" designs.
Wearables! Wearables! Wearables!
The field of wearable technology is getting much more diverse of late, a fact which will be amply demonstrated at CES 2014. New smartwatches? Archos will be showing off its first sub-$100 offering, while Sony could be planning to debut the new Smartwatch 3. Eyewear? Expect goggles galore, including cool stuff like Avegant's virtual retinal display. And there could even be stranger things out there, for the adventurous, like shirts that measure vital signs.
A frankly excessive number of gimmicky iPhone cases
We get, as you might imagine, a pretty enormous amount of pitch emails in the weeks and months leading up to CES. While we haven't studied the matter scientifically, it certainly seems like the biggest proportion of them have to do with iPhone cases that have some kind of bell and/or whistle attached. These range from the commonplace (extra battery life, waterproofing), to the unusual (physical keyboard add-ons, solar power) all the way up through the bizarre (built-in stun gun.)
Cool new TV/monitor technology of questionable value
There will be a lot of hype surrounding 4K TVs at CES 2014, as well as the giant curved-screen TVs that both LG and Samsung will be showing off. And yes, we can stipulate that both 4K and curved screens seem pretty cool. But the fact is that neither technology is going to take the world by storm in 2014 – given that 4K is still hampered by price and a lack of available content, and that we're still not entirely sure what the point of a curvy screen is, except to look futuristic. Nevertheless, expect a lot of breathless exitement.
Chromebase all-in-one
Apparently emboldened by the success of the Chromebook concept, LG is branching out into desktop systems powered by Google's ChromeOS, and will show off the Chromebase all-in-one system at CES. While this is only an unveiling – LG didn't disclose pricing or availability dates – it's possible that the Chromebase could offer a low-cost alternative to other all-in-one desktop options.
A new Android competitor - Meizu
While Chinese smartphone maker Meizu technically makes Android devices – the company's Flyme OS is based on Google's open-source mobile platform – it could wind up as an Android rival in the U.S. market. Meizu will debut its first models for the American consumer at CES 2014, and the recent news that developers won't have to pay the company a cut of sales made through its app store could spark some interest.
In cars...
In addition to the aforementioned personal tech trend we're expecting at CES 2014, automotive technology itself will get some attention. Toyota's fuel-cell concept vehicle – which replaces the gasoline engine part of a hybrid with hydrogen fuel for power generation – will be on display at the show. Ditto a Ford concept that will add highly efficient solar cells to a plug-in hybrid vehicle.
New Oculus Rift
The developers of the Oculus Rift, a stereoscopic display headset that has had gaming enthusiasts buzzing for months, will debut a long-awaited update to the product at this year's CES. The original device, though impressive, was limited by low display resolution, motion blur, and an unfortunate tendency to induce motion sickness. If the new and improved unit fixes these problems, expect rave reviews.
Something 'Incredible' from ASUS
ASUS has been coyly hinting at a big announcement that will be made at a press conference on Monday, just before CES 2014 officially opens. Featuring the tagline "in search of incredible," the announcement is rumored to be a dual-boot Windows/Android tablet. Android Authority notes that the company already has laptop and desktop machines with this capability.
Samsung Smart remote control
It may look like a TV remote had a baby with a computer mouse, but the newest version of Samsung's Smart Control remote incorporates a host of advanced features, like gesture and voice control, a touch pad and something called "soccer mode," which promises to "optimize viewing for soccer programs with a single button." No word on baseball, hockey or American football modes.
LG 105UB9 curved ultra-HD TV
Like we said above, it's a gigantic, 105-inch TV with 4K resolution and a curved screen. If you're a very wealthy person who needs a TV to take up an entire wall in your Alpine chalet or something, it's between this and Samsung's very similar model. No pricing or availability was announced, but expect it to cost a lot.
ZTE Grand S II
Though it had been widely rumored already, ZTE confirmed today that the Grand S II Android smartphone will be rolled out at CES. It'll feature the usual bells and whistles, along with a triple-microphone setup for improved audio performance. ZTE launched the original Grand S at last year's show.
While it's maybe not as impressive as those robots from recent Google acquisition Boston Dynamics, it's also a lot less scary – Budgee is one of a few robot projects that look like they might have a little more day-to-day relevance for the average consumer. This Kickstarter project is designed to follow you around and simply carry your stuff.
Copyright © 2014 IDG Communications, Inc.


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How Storage Cubes Can Fight Clutter
While the growth of consumerism has had its advantages, there have been issues. One side effect was that is generated clutter. This comes about because records have to be maintained and important documents have to be filed. Then there is the issue of what to do with CDs, cassettes, magazines, newspapers, bills, wrappers etc that accumulate over time. This inevitably leads to clutter.
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Tania's Wordshere is an empty shell- a resonant shadow- waiting
Archive for cold
The cold that killed my will to write.
Welcome to the procrastination station. All are welcome.
No seriously. I finished Emma today, which means I have to read Austen's unpublished works and letters next, but I don't have them, and forgot to borrow them. I had already decided that once I was done with the madness of the Austen spree, I'd edit the Beach House, I should be doing that. Instead, I am listening to Muse and facebook stalking several people who would probably prefer not to be the victims of my laziness. I'm just saying.
And the thing is, I want to finish the book. I want to edit it. But I have the cold from Hades (Seriously, this is the cold that will not die), I've eaten approximately 900 calories (probably because I have some amazing post nasal drip that is absolutely killing my appetite), and I worked out with Maura. We did the Biggest Loser Last Chance Workout, with heavy weights. After that, really I have enough energy left over to…lay in bed and stare at a wall?
But really, I know once I get started editing, I'll get sucked in. Its just the getting started part that sucks. I know there are a lot of missing scenes to be written, which mentally are more taxing that regular editing. If I knew what I wanted to write in those missing scenes I would have done it when I wrote it, or edited the first two times. Sigh. I am complaining I know. At least I have Muse to keep me company. Plus, really, why am I putting so much effort into this book? The chances of it actually getting published are ridiculously small. The chances of anyone other than my friends (who really, probably feel like they have to read it) reading it just as small. I guess I'll just have to enjoy the fruits of my labor alone.
At least, at the end of the day, I'll have written a book. Writing is the best therapy sometimes, and goodness knows I am in need of some serious therapy. Plus, I think it is especially beneficial to keep my creative muscle exercised and ready to go, in case I shall ever have any need to use it in an emergency. Like, if the only way to prevent nuclear holocaust was by writing an amazing poem in five minutes….or something.
Speaking of creativity, I went to Michael's, aided by a wonderful gift card my father-in-law gave me for Christmas. Went mad with the promise of shiny new scrap booking tools. Shopped my little heart out. Came home and organized said scrap booking stuff. Now, I must scrap book with them. Which should be fun as I am making Parker's baby book. Scrap booking is much more fun with friends though, so I'll wait until Pilar or Maura or Laura can scrap book with me. Until then,I must, I must, I must write my book (anyone but me flashback to Are You There God, It's Me, Margaret? I must, I must, I must increase my bust….)


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Take That, May 18 and 19, Metro Radio Arena
www.metroradioarena.co.uk or 0844 493 6666
Embarking on their first tour as a three piece following Jason Orange's departure, the nation's favourite boy band are back on Tyneside this month for the first two of three shows, the third following at the end of June.
As with all their albums since their big comeback in 2006, latest release III shot to the top of the charts at the end of last year and spawned the insanely catchy hit single These Days.
Expect to hear tracks from the chart topping LP as well as classic hits at the gigs, when they will be supported by X Factor success story Ella Henderson.
UB40, May 3, Newcastle City Hall
www.ticketline.co.uk or 0191 277 8030
The Birmingham band are back on the road after some time away.
Regarded as one of the UK's legendary acts, the band have hits in many decades including Kingston Town, Red Red Wine and the massive 90s number one Can't Help Falling in Love.
The tour set list is to include their finest musical moments along with some newer material.
The Producers, May 11-16, Sunderland Empire
www.atgtickets.com or 0844 871 3022
The smash hit Broadway musical comedy stars comedian and Ordinary Lies actor Jason Manford in the role of Leo Bloom and former Never Mind The Buzzcocks captain Phill Jupitus as Franz Liebkind.
Based on Mel Brooks' much loved Academy Award winning movie, The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy that has taken Broadway and the West End by storm, winning a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and a trio of Olivier Awards.
Mark Knopfler, May 20, Metro Radio Arena
www.metroradioarena.co.uk or 0844 493 6666
A multiple Grammy award winner and bona fide local North East hero, Knopfler continues to combine wry lyrics with a guitar prowess that has served him well on the likes of Money For Nothing, Sultans Of Swing, Romeo and Juliet and Walk of Life.
He has collaborated with many other artists such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Randy Newman, Van Morrison and Emmylou Harris and sent goosebumps rippling up and down Newcastle's Quayside with his rendition of the iconic Local Hero during the Great North Run Million Party, days before the big race last year.
Nethermined Festival, May 2, Tynemouth Park Hotel
Gamers get ready – you have been invited to take part in the North East's first ever family Minecraft event.
The computer game, which sees players break and place blocks to create structures and embark on digital adventures with friends, has taken the world by storm and is now heading for the region with the Nethermined Festival.
As well as plenty of gaming, there will be Q&A sessions, chances to meet YouTubers and live gaming, as well as the premiere of the new Nethermined server.
Famous YouTubers in attendance will include LDshadowlady and Thesmallishbeans who each have hundreds of thousands of followers online.
S Club 7, May 9, Metro Radio Arena
www.metroradioarena.co.uk or 0844 493 6666
After making a much-publicised comeback on BBC's Children in Need at the end of November, Jo, Rachel, Bradley, Jon, Hannah, Tina and Paul are back on the road and making their first appearance at the Arena in more than 12 years.
Following in the footsteps of the likes of Steps and the many kitsch bands on The Big Reunion, the pop collective will turn back the clock to perform massive hits like Bring It All Back, Don't Sop Movin', S Club Party and Never Had A Dream Come True.
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, May 19 – 23, Theatre Royal Newcastle
www.theatreroyal.co.uk or 08448 11 21 21
Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a heart-wrenching tale of an unlikely friendship between two innocent boys.
Set during the Second World War, the story is seen through the innocent eyes of Bruno, the young son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with Shmuel, a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence, has startling and devastating consequences.
Cyrano de Bergerac, until May 16, Northern Stage
www.northernstage.co.uk or 0191 230 5151
A poet and a soldier, a brawler and an incurable romantic, Cyrano de Bergerac is a hero – first among men but totally lost among women.
He is blessed with being brilliant at everything and cursed by having the biggest nose in all of France.
Cyrano is hopelessly in love with Roxane, his equal in wit but every bit as beautiful as he is ugly.
Afraid of confessing his love, he becomes a protector and confidante. Christian, a handsome cadet but not the sharpest sword in the armoury, catches Roxane's eye and, with his mighty heart breaking, Cyrano sets about using his unequalled skill as a poet to write ravishing love letters between the two.
Kevin Bridges - Work in Progress, May 9, Gala Theatre Durham
www.galadurham.co.uk or 03000 266 600
The incredibly popular Scottish stand up is back on the road, trying out some new material before he sets out on a massive tour proper with his new show, A Whole Different Story.
The nature of the work-in-progress label means you shouldn't expect everything to be as polished as it will be when he performs it on a bigger stage later in the year. You can expect to laugh a lot while feeling lucky you've seen someone of his comedy calibre as he works out the next chapter of his success story.
Fiddles on Fire, May 1-3, Sage Gateshead
0191 443 4661 or www.sagegateshead.com
The sixth Fiddles on Fire festival promises to take over Sage Gateshead with a huge range of fiddle styles and traditions.
Offering a smoking concert programme, which sits alongside the festival's stimulating workshop series, Fiddles on Fire will also be the launch event for a new book of English fiddle tunes brought together by Eliza Carthy and published by Faber & Faber.
Many of the tunes will be at the heart of The Big Fiddle and other shared moments within the festival.


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Fire station could find new use as a fast food restaurant | News
(WBIR - Greene County) Greeneville Fire Station is running out of space, and could soon be moving to a new location.
"You got to like the guys you work with. There's no private space here," said firefighter Mike Huff.
So what to make of the 60-year-old brick building, with a massive garage, and plenty of electrical work?
"Pal's is interested in this," said Greeneville town administrator Todd Smith. "Fire to french fries potential we have here in Greeneville."
Tri-Cities based burger chain Pals is in talks to replace this building, if the city decides to sell the structure and build a new station.
"We have to look at how to pay for a new fire station. So we have some issues and challenges to work out," Smith added.
The idea of a fire station turned fast food restaurant is one that is unique for some firefighters.
Even if the fires to fries transformation eventually happens, Huff doesn't plan to say goodbye to the old brick building.
"That's another good place to eat around here..." he laughed.
City leaders plan to meet Tuesday to decide whether to sell the building. The next step would then be to look for a space for the new fire station. The plan would be to find a new space close to the current station's location.


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"And what if they die? How do we help them then?" said the editor's comment recently.
Why should anyone but their parents or kin care for them in the first place?
They chose to do drugs, and society has attempted to help them in their bad life choice. If they won't try or don't care to kick the habit, then they must realize, and accept, that death can be the ultimate result.
Are you saying that society isn't doing enough? The user has made a bad life choice, not us!
(Believe it or not, we find all death tragic – whether it's a family or friend, or a tragic overdose death.)
To the anti-pot person in Wednesday's paper: is this still even an issue with all that is happening in this country?
We're opening needle sites for people to have a comfy place to use and they don't see this enables and encourages more use and there is no endpoint, goal or plan to get clean. People using opioids generally don't overdose and have a sudden realization of the dangers of using and change their lives.
There was actually another article in the Sun, a few months back, where a group of doctors in Canada were using pot to get opioid addicts clean. So that kinda goes against these so-called studies claiming it makes you use other drugs. There are more positives than negatives when you look at all the medical benefits and people it helps, something that can't be said for legal tobacco and alcohol.
Many people enjoy pot for years without escalating, even doctors, teachers, lawyers, judges and politicians.
(Stoned doctors … this can't bode well.)
This has got to be a "fake budget."
The simple reason is that even though a city is not permitted by law to have a deficit, Ottawa has managed to do so year after year.
A two per cent tax increase simply means they're borrow the rest.
We'll see if my street gets plowed (still waiting for that pothole at the end of my driveway to be repaired).
(Ottawans should be keeping an eye on the money.)
So, despite the global outcry about the ongoing Rohingya crisis, a new poll suggests Canadians don't want our country to get involved in helping find a solution.
Not making light of those suffering, but often I have wondered why all the problems of the world are Canada's problem. Canada cannot solve every country's problems as we clearly have our own, which for the most part, fall on deaf ears.
Being as nice and complacent as we are, being taken advantage of has been an ongoing occurrence and it has to stop. Already we are taken advantage of with illegal asylum seekers. I'm glad Canadians are starting to smarten up.
(Well, we can do things to help without allowing in more refugees.)


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Dog owners should be aware that in no way is CPR a guarantee that a dog will start breathing again. "Papers have shown that the actual success rate of CPR is not great, which is the same as for people," says Armelle de Laforcade, DVM, an emergency and critical care veterinarian at Tufts. "We can in many cases get the heart beating again, but the dog will have a high chance of arresting again or not leaving the hospital."
In certain types of instances, however, CPR has a higher chance of success, and in those cases, Dr. de Laforcade says, "we try to be very aggressive."
One of those instances is a dog who's healthy and has an anesthetic complication during surgery. Many times, such dogs undergo CPR and end up "back home with their families," Dr. de Laforcade notes. "We did a study at Tufts that showed that animals that die under anesthesia are more likely to leave the hospital after CPR than animals who get CPR for other reasons," she points out. A dog who has a fit of vomiting and whose heart slows down because the vomiting affects vagal tone may also do fine with CPR. With chest compressions and some drugs, the animal starts breathing normally again. A little tear in the lung that causes air to leak out and breathing to become compromised, perhaps from a car accident, can also result in successful CPR because the dog's other organs and systems are all fine.
Veterinary nurses (vet technicians, as they are called formally) can receive certification in CPR as well as veterinarians themselves. Part of the training is learning how to do effective chest compressions to get a return of circulation, that is, to promote blood flow to the brain and all other body systems. "People are more or less shaped the same," Dr. de Laforcade says, "but with dogs, you have a 3-pound Chihuahua and a 200-pound mastiff. Getting blood to flow so that oxygen is delivered to the brain, the heart, and the lungs is going to be different for the two animals. If you have a small animal, it's easier to physically compress the heart and cause the blood to move forward. The bigger the dog, the harder it is to compress the heart through the chest. It's tricky."
That's what some of the training is about. "You have to give good-strength compressions and not go too fast," Dr. de Laforcade says. "The heart needs time to fill between beats."


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Episode 184
(2017 Anime)
|Japanese voice
Masashi Nogawa
|Eye color
Orange (Manga)
|Previous affiliation
It's still too early to leave. We haven't yet seen blood.Rakshas (ラクシャス Rakushyasu?) is a mysterious figure exiled from the Kushan clan of the Bakiraka prior to becoming an Apostle, and presently the commander of the demon search and destroy squad of Griffith's Band of the Falcon.
– Rakshas
His powers appear to be amorphous shape shifting, enhanced agility, and exceptional stealth. He possesses notable knowledge of both sides of the war between the Kushans and the Kingdom of Midland, as well as several mysteries in the storyline, though this could be due to his mobility and stealth.
Appearance Edit
Completely black, resembling a cloak that can alter its shape. Rakshas is also faceless with the only features being three eyes and a slight protrusion of his nose. He originally wore a mask with the spikes on the bottom resembling teeth, replacing it with one with feather-like carvings around the eye holes after Silat destroyed it.
In Apostle form, he becomes larger and more monstrous, his tentacles gaining more dexterity, but otherwise looks similar to his 'human' self. When flying, the many amorphous protrusions appear to resemble hundreds of bat wings.
Personality Edit
Rakshas' stated motivation for allying with Griffith is so he can ensure that one day he will be the one to cut off his "beautiful head"; nevertheless, he appears intimidated by Griffith. He has an arrogant and demeaning personality, belittling the Tapasa for their slow reactions to his movement and marking such evidence for the Bakiraka's fall. Rakshas' pride appears to be mostly centered on stealth, as he is never shown in battle and seems to avoid it as much as possible.
Rakshas is a hedonistic killer who plays with his victims before the kill, which is considered heresy within Bakiraka. He is also described by Silat, who knows him well, as relentless when chasing a target.
Rakshas has a close attachment to his mask, becoming depressed enough to retreat from battle after it was broken by Silat. Rakshas seems to be a very quiet person, forming strings of words rather than sentences as he notices things, only taking the time to properly speak when addressing people directly, but his speech devolves as battles become more chaotic.
Abilities Edit
Rakshas is a master of assassination and camouflage, having easily snuck up on and dispatched some Kushan assassins who were attempting to take Griffith's life with Zodd failing to notice them. Due to his Apostle body making him amorphous, using his shape altering abilities in various ways, Rakshas can blend into the shadows to benefit his assassination skills, even secretly witnessing the death of Ganishka. He is also very agile and deceptively strong for his stature, able to battle evenly with the likes of Silat and the Tapasas. His amorphous body can form various blade-like appendages used for gripping and slicing. What's more, Rakshas is able to move at deceptive speeds, possibly through shadows themselves, as he moved from a statue some fifty meters away to right behind Rickert in mere moments. Rakshas is also a highly skilled martial artist, having been trained in the fighting style of the Bakiraka, explaining his familiarity with their weapons.
Rakshas also has the ability to move his face to any point on his body, a tactically brilliant move as his only weak point appears to be his head. Silat appeared to have won their first battle by slicing clean through his mask, only to find that Rakshas' face and head were not behind it at the time. A thrown piece of stone roughly twenty feet in mass and hundreds of pounds was launched at him, and he came out of the wreckage entirely unharmed.
In Apostle form, Rakshas gains the ability to fly and becomes much stronger, capable of smashing through the roof of a house and lifting a horse into the air with a single appendage. In such a state he also turn his cloth into scythe-like tentacles that can slice large animals in half.
However, Rakshas seems to have an antagonistic relationship with things bright or hot, befitting his nature as an assassin of the night. When set ablaze, he cried that he did not like the light.
Story Edit
Millennium Falcon Arc Edit
Rakshas first made his presence known when the New Band of the Falcon first formed when Griffith liberated a city occupied by the Kushan invaders. Fending off Silat's Tapasa, the former recognizing him as an outcast from their clan, Rakshas reveals his only reason of joining Griffith's group was so he would have the pleasure of killing him personally when the time comes.
During Griffith's plan to rescue Charlotte under the guise of an all-out attack on Wyndham, Rakshas lures Silat to where the Daka were being created. Once Silat witnesses one of the Daka birthed from one of the captive women who died from her child's mutation, Rakshas reveals that Ganishka is not human. While this event leaves Silat disgusted with Ganishka, Rakshas' reasons to divulge this revelation are still unknown.
Later, during the final battle against Ganishka after he transcended into a god-like being, Rakshas concealed himself under one of Zodd's wings as Griffith flies to the top of Ganishka's god-like form, being a witness to the events that caused the Great Roar of the Astral World.
Fantasia Arc Edit
After Griffith establishes Falconia, Rakshas continues working under him. After Rickert slapped Griffith after being offered a place in among the new Falcons, Rakshas attempts to assassinate him. But Silat and the Tapasa force Rakshas to flee after his mask is broken by Silat, promising to come back after Rickert after nightfall.[1] True to his word, Rakshas resumes his hunt with a new mask, but falls into a trap set by Rickert and Silat. Although he manages to fight off Rickert and Silat, he is doused in flame by the Tapasa using Rickert's modified water-spraying machine. This forces Rakshas to assume his true form, taking to the air while using the blood of a horse he killed to put out the fire and then capture Erica.[2] Erica is rescued by Daiba who manages to distract Rakshas with snakes and rats attacking his cloak. Rakshas tries to fly after Rickert and the others as they escape using Daiba's garudas. However, Rickert fired a rocket at Rakshas from point-blank range when he pursued, ripping his body in two, allowing them to escape.
Gallery Edit
Notes Edit
- In relation to the naming theme of the Kushan, and his mask's design, Rakshas is almost certainly named after a race of Hindu mythological beings known as the Rakshasa. Fittingly, Rakshas seems to be amorphous and stealthy, as Rakshasa in myth were illusionists and shapeshifters.
References Edit
- ^ Berserk manga; Chapter 339
- ^ Berserk manga; Chapter 340
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|Four Kings of the World
|God Hand
|Astral Races


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Today is Tuesday.
That would be the first day back after our three day weekend.
I just try to look at it as one day closer to payday. That always helps things. We had thirteen students in the Youth this weekend, seven middle school students and six high school students. That would be a 325% increase. Oops, wasn't quite prepared for that. Mark told me it would happen, but two weeks after he said it would? My bad... Heather and I talked a lot about what to do about this new situation, I need to adjust to last weekend and then prepare for a 325% increase this week. That would be forty students! But this is the launch weekend. First things first, we need leaders. Second things second, we must split middle and high school. (The high school students think that the middle school student's answers are "cute") Third things third, it is time to go topical with the teaching and prepare way more. Here is the thing. This ministry is about to require way more time than someone with a full-time job should be able to handle. I am not complaining, I just know that I will have to rely on God like never before. I know gifted leaders and teachers exist, and I know that God will provide them, I just pray that he does it quickly, I am about to be the limiting factor in this ministry starting Sunday, unless something changes. I should send an email to students on Thursday. We need students to do the greeting that I have been doing. That way I can focus on the parents, because when the parents have a positive image of the Student Ministry their children will follow.


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Show Me the Money
Tuesday, January 2, 8:00 p.m.
William Shatner's trivia-meets-dancing game show has been given an additional six-episode order, and will move to a new timeslot on January 2. Don't miss a minute!
According to Jim
Wednesday, January 3, 8:30 p.m.
Jim Belushi's family sitcom kicks off its sixth season with an episode titled "The Flannel Sexual." We know we won't miss this one!
The Knights of Prosperity
Wednesday, January 3, 9:00 p.m.
Watch as Donal Logue and his band of merry thieves hatch a plan to end their blue-collar lifestyles by robbing Mick Jagger's ritzy apartment.
In Case of Emergency
Wednesday, January 3, 9:30 p.m.
What would you do if you realized you had no one to help you in an emergency? If it happened to us, we'd apply our own Band-Aids and sit down to watch this great pilot.
George Lopez
Wednesday, January 24, 8:00 p.m.
Last season's cliffhanger finale has George Lopez fans in a tizzy. Is Angie pregnant? Will Carmen get into college? Will Vic propose to a near-stranger? Tune in!
Wednesday, February 7, 10:00 p.m.
After a painful hiatus, Lost will return to TV in a brand-new timeslot. How exciting!
The Bachelor
The newest Bachelor is an officer and a gentleman...and a doctor, an athlete, a philanthropist, and a hottie.
Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine's Day by snuggling up with your sweetie for an episode of Jericho, which returns from its break all rested up and ready for action!
Armed & Famous
Wednesday, January 10, 8:00 p.m.
This new "celebreality" series follows Jack Osbourne, LaToya Jackson, Erik Estrada, Trish Stratus, and Jason "Wee Man" Acuña as they become police officers in Muncie, Indiana.
Rules of Engagement
Monday, February 5, 9:30 p.m.
This new comedy follows the unique friendship between a married couple, a pair of newly engaged lovebirds, and a contented bachelor as they explore the treacherous jungle of love.
Monday, January 15, 9:00 p.m.
Ready for more Jack Bauer? We sure are, so we're tuning in for the sixth season premiere of 24...and also for the two-hour preview, which airs on Sunday, January 14, at 8:00 p.m.!
American Idol
Tuesday, January 16 and Wednesday, January 17, 8:00 p.m.
This special two-night season premiere kicks off another round of America's favorite reality competition. Don't miss it!
King of the Hill
Sunday, January 21, 8:30 p.m.
After an interminable wait, Hank Hill and the gang finally return for a tenth season of animated high jinks!
Prison Break
Monday, January 29, 8:00 p.m.
Wentworth Miller and his handsome crew return from a midseason hiatus to wow us with more drama, action, and chiseled good looks.
An illegal cross-country road race is the setting for this new ensemble drama. Finally, something different!
On the Lot
Undiscovered filmmakers will duke it out for viewer's votes in this new reality series, which will present its winner with a DreamWorks deal.
Dateline NBC
Tuesday, December 26, 8:00 p.m. - new timeslot
The people who brought you To Catch a Predator are moving to a new timeslot. Enjoy.
Deal or No Deal
Wednesday, January 3, 9:00 p.m. - new time slot
NBC continues the schedule-shuffling when Howie Mandel and his high-stakes game show make the move to Wednesday nights.
Grease: You're the One that I Want
Sunday, January 7, 8:00 p.m. (series premiere)
America's votes will choose the lucky and talented young actors who will play Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in a Broadway production of Grease!
Friday Night Lights
Wednesday, January 10, 8:00 p.m. - new time slot
If you're a fan of Eric Taylor and his team of talented but troubled high-school football players, be sure to make the switch to Wednesdays for your fill of Friday Night Lights!
Crossing Jordan
Sunday, January 14, 10:00 p.m.
Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh returns to your television set to prove once more that forensic medicine can be both smart and sexy!
The Apprentice
Sunday, January 21, 9:00 p.m.
The Donald has hired The Daughter--Ivanka Trump--to help judge contestants on the sixth season of The Apprentice, which takes place in Los Angeles. Don't miss 90-minute previews at 9:30 p.m. on January 7 & 14.
Dateline NBC
Sunday, February 11, 7:00 p.m. - additional night show begins
Another night of Dateline NBC? We're blessed!
The Black Donnellys
Monday, March 5, 10:00 p.m. - series premiere
Four young Irish brothers become involved in a life of organized crime on the streets of New York. Is this NBC's answer to The Sopranos?
LAPD Detective Michael Raines has some unusual partners in crime-solving: the ghosts of deceased victims. He's also haunted by the spirit of his dead partner. Look for it on Fridays in March!
Beauty and the Geek
Wednesday, January 3, 8:00 p.m. on The CW
Ashton Kutcher smiles upon us once again with a third crop of babes and brains ready to pool their talents and win the $250,000 grand prize.
The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll
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That's right, The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll is returning for a second season. We're waiting with bated breath for news of its airtime!
Hidden Palms
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Troubled teen Johnny moves to Palm Springs with his mom and stepfather...and soon begins to discover the dark secrets lurking beneath the sun-drenched surface of his new home.
Monday, January 1, 8:00 p.m. on ABC Family
ABC Family's equestrian drama returns for a much-anticipated third season. Will Kris and Junior rekindle their romance?
Tuesday, January 2, 10:00 p.m. on FX
Courteney Cox stars in her first big TV project since Friends as the ruthless editor-in-chief of two major tabloid magazines.
Friday, January 5, 10:30 p.m. on E!
The creator of Celebrity DeathMatch brings you this new series, which uses claymation to bring everyday celebrity life to viewers. Cool!
The L Word
Sunday, January 7, 10:00 p.m. on Showtime
Season four of The L Word begins with Bette living on the lam, Helena adjusting to life without millions, and the return of "the old Shane." We can't wait!
Lincoln Heights
Monday, January 8, 7:00 p.m. on ABC Family
This new drama tells the story of a police officer who moves his family from a Southern California suburb to the gritty inner-city neighborhood where he grew up.
The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency
Wednesday, January 10, 10:00 p.m. on Oxygen
The "World's First Supermodel" is back with a second season. What will happen next in the wild world of fashion?
Nashville Star
Thursday, January 11, 10:00 p.m. on USA
This year's Nashville Star will be hosted by singer-songwriter Jewel. Watch as the Alaskan songstress joins the search for country music's next success story!
Sunday, January 14, 8:00 p.m. on HBO
The first season of Rome ended more than a year ago with the murder of Julius Caesar. Now the series returns to show viewers a nation in the midst of an epic power struggle.
Sunday, January 14, 9:00 p.m. on HBO
The man who brought us The Office returns for a second round as Andy Millman, an aspiring actor trying his hardest to nab a speaking role.
The Real Housewives of Orange County
Tuesday, January 16, 10:00 p.m. on Bravo
Surprising as it may seem, The Real Housewives of Orange County has been picked up for a second season. Don't miss the sneak preview at 11:00 p.m. on January 10!
The Naked Trucker & T-Bones Show
Wednesday, January 17, 10:30 p.m. on Comedy Central
Comedic sharp-shooters Dave Allen and David Koechner are ready to grace the airwaves with this, a weekly chronicle of their cross-country misadventures.
Friday, January 19, 9:00 p.m. on USA
The lovable and neurotic Mr. Monk returns from a brief midseason hiatus. Time to solve some crimes!
Friday, January 19, 10:00 p.m. on USA
Fake psychic Shawn Spencer returns after a few months off to solve some more crimes using his keen observational skills.
The Dresden Files
Sunday, January 21, 9:00 p.m. on Sci Fi
Wizard and private detective Harry Dresden pays his bills by helping the Chicago Police Department track down killer vampires, werewolves, and other paranormal perpetrators. Don't miss the series premiere!
Battlestar Galactica
Sunday, January 21, 10:00 p.m. on Sci Fi
This just in: Battlestar Galactica is moving to Sundays!
Top Design
Wednesday, January 31, 11:00 p.m. on Bravo
If you like Project Runway and Top Chef, you'll love Bravo's latest reality competition, in which talented interior designers are pitted against each other in a search for the Top Design. Note: after the premiere, Top Design will air at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg
Wednesday, February 21, 10:30 p.m. on TV Land
David Steinberg hosts a second season of this series, which interviews a different comedian in each episode.
Sunday, March 18, 10:00 p.m.
The third season of Entourage has been on hiatus since August...but now it's finally ready to return!
The Sopranos
Sunday, April 8, 9:00 p.m.
Months of waiting finally pay off when The Sopranos returns to finish out its exciting sixth season!


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Alpaca Facts
Starline Alpacas offers farmstay accommodation in Cessnock in The Hunter Valley. Set amongst boutique wineries in the beautiful Broke region of the Hunter Valley, NSW.
Origin From South America where they graze at an altitude of 3 - 4000 metres on the Andes Mountains Altiplano, which runs through Peru, Chile, Bolivia and Argentina.
Types There are two types or breeds of alpaca: the huacaya, whose fibre has a crimp or wavy quality that enhances its use in spinning and the rarer suri, which has a lustrous fine fibre with no crimp. The world population of alpacas is approximately 90% huacaya and 10% suri.
Size Alpacas are small gentle animals. They stand about 0.9 metres at the withers and about 1.5 metres at the head and weigh from 45 to 80 kilograms.
Life span Alpacas live from 15 to 20 years.
Maturity Females can be bred at about 13 months or 40 to 45kg, whichever occurs last. Males usually achieve full maturity at around three years of age, at which time they can be used for breeding.
Gestation and Birth Gestation for alpacas is from 11 to 11½ months. A single (twins are extremely rare) cria is born usually in the morning and often with no human assistance. Crias usually weigh from 6 to 10 kilograms at birth and can stand and nurse within two hours. They are usually weaned at five to six months.
Physical Characteristics Alpacas have no upper teeth. They have lower teeth and an upper dental pad, and do not bite. They have soft padded feet with two toenails on each foot. Alpacas are ruminants, they chew a cud, have three compartments to their stomachs, eat grasses. Manure clean up is easy since they deposit in only a few places. Alpacas come in twenty two recognised colours and many more in between. Colours can range from brilliant white to the deepest black with all shades of grays including rare rose gray, to browns, fawns, and reds. Fibre Commonly known as "The Fibre of the Gods", alpaca fibre is very fine, soft, dense, very warm and insulating. Alpaca fibre is almost free of guard hair, which makes it a "non-itchy" material. This fibre spun into yarn is especially resilient and strong. Garments made from it are comparable to cashmere, but much more durable and easy to care for. Fibre from alpacas contains only minute amounts of lanolin so it is not greasy and can be shorn and spun the same day. An alpaca is usually shorn once a year in the early spring and will usually yield from 1.5 to 3 kilograms of fibre. At the present time in Australia, the fibre is marketed primarily to the Australian Alpaca Co-operative Limited which is working hard to create a sufficient supply of alpaca fibre to support a commercial market. Plans are being made for the day when there is enough fibre to support the growing demand for alpaca knitted garments and textiles to supply the fashion industry. Future demand for alpaca fibre is very promising.
Disposition Alpacas are among the most gentle of animals and are curious and friendly. They are not aggressive animals, kicking is a very rare and biting rarer. Alpacas do occasionally spit at each other in order to maintain their space or when competing for food. They rarely spit at people unless they have been startled. Alpacas communicate through humming and by ear, tail positions, and body postures. They make a shrill alarm call when threatened by predators. Alpacas make a variety of sounds, including clicks and snorts, but they are best known for their humming which is soothing to both animals and humans alike.
Summary Given a little training alpacas make wonderful pets. Their calm and happy dispositions make them a favorite of children who can handle them with ease. They are herd animals and their social structure requires that they live in the company of other alpacas. An alpaca will be lonely, and may even sicken and die if taken away to live by itself. Therefore, we advise prospective alpaca owners to choose two or more in their first purchase unless they plan on agisting, or boarding, their animal with other alpacas. Alpacas can be halter trained and will walk on a lead. They enjoy being paraded about and will allow you to take them to schools, shows, and even hospitals and nursing homes, where they are always a big hit!
Alpacas were a cherished treasure of the ancient Inca civilization and played a central role in the Inca culture that was located on the high Andean plateau in the mountains of South America. Alpacas have been domesticated for over 5,000 years and their popularity is only now becoming internationally recognized.
With the Spanish conquest of the Incas came the almost total annihilation of the alpaca. This wonderful animal survived only because of its importance to the Indian people and its incredible ability to live at altitudes and under conditions which cannot sustain the life of other domestic animals.
Following Sir Titus Salt of London's discovery of the fabulous qualities of alpaca fibre in the mid 1800s, the Alpaca regained its prominence. Today, there is worldwide commerce in alpacas and their products.
In Australia
Australian breeders, international leaders in fibre export and masters in animal husbandry see the alpaca as a great alternative to traditional sheep farming. They have taken a leadership role in research and education in order to maximize the health and productivity of growing alpaca herds. The first alpacas were brought to Australia in the 1850's. These initial alpacas were dispersed and eventually died out. More alpacas were aquired from from the United States in 1988, from Chile in 1989 and directly from Peru in 1999. The ensuing demand for alpacas is impressive and instructive with total numbers of alpacas in Australia now over 30,000.
Here at Starline Alpacas we offer alpacas for sale from our Hunter Valley farm and sell a range of woolen alpaca products in our gift shop.
Fibre producing animals require a consistent and quality source of protein in order to produce fibre that is of buyable quality. Feed intake first goes to pregnancy and lactation, then to maintain the animal and finally the fibre. In order to know exactly what your alpacas are or are not getting nutritionally you should get a feed and forage study of your farm. Use the results of the analysis to adjust your feed and forage accordingly. Make sure to provide a constant source of clean water at all times and provide a salt/mineral mixture. The real trick to fibre production is 50/50 breeding and feeding.


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City crews have begun replacing speed limit signs on Elms Road between SH 195 and Clear Creek Road. The full stretch will now be a consistent 35 miles per hour rather than variable speed limits. School zones will remain 20 miles per hour when active.The new signs will be marked by flags for two weeks to help motorists adjust. The City of Killeen asks motorists to be alert when driving in this area and to obey the new speed limit for the safety of other drivers and pedestrians.


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Lucy Skaer
Highly illustrated survey of Skaer's work to date (2008). The most current book of the work of this young Scottish artist. Features highly detailed photographs of Skaer's work on paper, sculpture and installation. Includes an introduction by Fiona Bradley, and essays by Lizzie Carey-Thomas, Stacy Boldrick and Isla Leaver-Yap. There is also a full list of works and Biography/Bibliography charting Skaer's career until publication (2008).
Hardback: 118 pages, 22.6 x 17.6 x 2.2 cm
Published: April 2008


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In this creative 2-part series, Pastor Kerry illustrates how you can find the goodness of God when blindsided by painful betrayal, hurtful temptations and sudden changes. Learn to avoid the failures of fleeting attraction and embrace the everlasting reality of true love and deep meaningful relationships.
Messages Include:
#5112, The Insanity of God's Love
#8124, The Fury of God's Goodness


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Mandela Day 2016
Aurecon Limelite staff members came to spend their 67 minutes at the African Blessings farm for Mandela Day 2016. They came bearing gifts which consisted of a variety of seedlings that they donated. Aurecon got involved and so kindly helped Godfrey plant theses seedlings. We are always so grateful to receive seedlings as this helps


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On Tuesday, a three day long ceasefire between Israel and Hamas when into effect in Gaza ahead of talks in Cairo to find a deal to prevent future cross border violence, Ibrahim Barzak and Peter Enav reports, 72-hour cease-fire takes effect in hopes of bringing an end to nearly a month of fighting. The temporary ceasefire agreed to by both sided started at 8am and will last 72 hours while Israel and Hamas hold indirect talks in the Egyptian capital. The situation in Gaza is still unstable as minutes ahead of the truce shelling still occurred across Gaza and Israel said Hamas fired a heavy barrage of rockets at southern and central Israel. The fighting has claimed 1,900 Palestinians, mostly civilians, and 67 Israelis dead, all but three soldiers. A unilateral withdrawal will allow Israel to end the conflict on its own terms without negotiating new border arrangements in Gaza, while Israel will be asked to make concessions it is unwilling to make such as opening Gaza borders. Early Tuesday, the Israeli military said it would have all its ground troops out of Gaza by the start of the truce. Military spokesman Lt. Col. Peter Lerner said the withdrawal was going forward after Israel destroyed Hamas tunnels build for Islamic attacks inside Israel. Meanwhile, in Washington, President Barack Obama signed a bill Monday giving $225 million in U.S. taxpayers dollars for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, according to the Associated Press, Obama Signs Funding Package For Israel's Iron Dome. Congress approved the money last week before lawmakers took their summer break. The funds are meant to replenish Israel's capabilities. The defense system has been highly effective in current violence between Hamas and Israel allowing the Israeli military to shoot down incoming rockets or mortars head toward Israel with a success rate as high as 90 percent.
According to CNN's Alan Duke and Hamdi Alkhshali, Official: Kurdish forces fend off ISIS fighters, hold Mosul Dam, the director of Iraq's largest hydroelectric dam dismissed reports Monday that it had been seized by the radical Islamic State saying Kurdish forces were able to fight them off. Abdul Khaliq al-Dabbagh, Mosul Dam director, confirmed that fighters for the Islamic State or ISIS were pushed back after gaining access to employee housing just north of Mosul, Iraq's second largest city. On Sunday, however Kurdish commander told CNN that ISIS took control even though employees remained at the dam, while al-Dabbagh said the Kurds held their position until reinforcements arrived early Monday. The United Nations in Iraq warned 200,000 civilians were trapped in dire circumstances following the Islamic State and associated armed groups seizing "control of nearly all of Sinjar and Tal Afar districts" in the northern Ninevah province, including several small oil fields that border Iraq's Kurdish region. In addition, the United Nations said most of the fleeing civilians in the districts are minority Kurdish Yezidis, an ancient religion with ties to Islam, Christianity and Judaism, and took refuge in the Jabal Sinjar mountains. As fighting ranges on in these districts, according to the Kurdish commander, fighting has also been reported in the border town of Rabia with Syria based Kurds joining the fight against ISIS. Massoud Barzani, the Kurdistan Regional Government head, told a group of Yezidi leaders that his government will help to liberate Sinjar since the Kurds have been fighting without help from the Iraqi government or international community, according to a reports on the government's website. The State Department said Sunday that it was monitoring the situation and supports the Iraqi security forces and Kurdish forces in their fight against ISIS. In a statement, Jen Psaki, the State Department spokeswoman, said: "The assault over the past 48 hours on territories along the border of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region and focusing on towns and villages populated by vulnerable minorities, demonstrates once again that this terrorist organization is a dire threat to all Iraqis, the entire region and the international community."
Meanwhile China continues to deal with the devastation caused by an earthquake that killed 405 people, while dealing with the deadly pollution in its capital. On Tuesday, 10,000 troops used axes and backhoes to clear roads and rescue residents from collapsed homes after a quake in southwest China, the Associated Press reports, Troops, volunteers dig through China quake debris. Volunteers helped in the effort in Yunnan province's Ludian county where Sunday's 6.1 magnitude quake collapsed thousands of homes in the impoverished mountainous farmland. Hundred of volunteers converged on the nearby city of Zhaotong with some bringing their own relief aid to distribute thanks to company sponsored units, while the government provided thousands of tents, quilts, sleeping bags and cotton coats to the region, as well as folding beds, chairs and tables, and mobile toilets. Much of the damage was due to landslides following heavy rain Tuesday making it difficult to reach the affected area. Ambulances, bulldozers, and trucks filled with water, noodles and volunteers congested the main rode to the hardest hit town of Longtou. Helicopters lifted supplies as well to the most remote areas. In all, Yunnan Civil Affairs Bureau said Tuesday that 405 people were killed and 2,297 injured with 12 still missing 36 hours after the quake. In the capital, Beijing, China announced plans to ban coal use by 2020 as the country fights deadly pollution in its capital and major cities, the Associated Press reports, China to ban all coal use in Beijing by 2020. On Monday, Beijing's Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau on its website said the city would prioritize electric and natural gas for heating. The official Xinhua News Agency said coal makes up a quarter of Beijing's energy consumption in 2012 and 22 percent of the fine particles in the air with motor vehicles, industrial production and general dust contributing to pollution. Unfortunately, coal use is expected to soar causing coal fired power and heating is a major generator of greenhouse gases and helped China turn into the world's largest emitter of carbon and other heat trapping gases. The central government listed environmental protection as a top priority which its leaders will be judged by due to pressure among the middle class to clean up the environment including smog, water and soil contamination. In September, the government announced a prohibition on new cold fired power plans around Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
In Britain on Monday night, Lights across the country went out for an hour in tribute to the dead of WWI inspired by Britain's foreign minister on the eve of war 100 years ago, Tess Little reports, Lights go out across Britain, 100 years on from WW1. Edward Grey shortly before Britain declared war on Germany in Aug. 4, 1914, told an acquaintance: "The lamps are going out all over Europe. We shall not see them lit again in our lifetime." British landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral went dark at 10 p.m. local time and Prime Minister David Cameron asked Britons to do the same and leave a single light on in their homes for an hour. The "war to end all wars" spread across Europe especially in northern France and Belgium killing 17 million soldiers and civilians in 1914-18 with over one million dead British soldiers and its then empire. Gery's prophecy was commemorated in London's Westminster Abbey later on Monday where candles went out one by one until only a burning oil lamp remained at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. At 11p.m., the lamp was extinguished marking the exact time the British empire joined the war. Acting as a beacon for the capital, a pillar of light beamed into the clouds from Victoria Tower Gardens. In a statement, Boris Johnson, the London mayor, said, "The light that 'spectra' throws up into the night sky is a unifying point; it echoes how the First World War affected all Londoners, but also how they and the rest of the country came together, standing united during those dark days." Prime Minister Cameron and Prince William attended the 100th anniversary ceremonies in Scotland and Belgium on Monday. Speaking at Liege, William alluded to Germany and its cohorts in the First and Second World War: "We were enemies more than once in the last century and today we are friends and allies." He told Belgium's King Phillipe and other state heads attending the Liege ceremony at the Allies' Memorial near where German troops invaded Belgium on Aug. 4, 1914 and Britain entered the war: "We salute those who died to give us our freedom. We will remember them." German ceremonies were understated, but Germans were encouraged to place flowers on soldiers' graves and local small scale efforts marked the anniversary. According to Little: "Politicians and royalty from 83 countries, including presidents Francois Hollande of France and Joachim Gauck of Germany, were among those in Belgium. In Glasgow, Scotland, Cameron was joined by heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles at a centenary service." Poppies, a symbol of the war, were featured at the Tower of London with an art installation titled "Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red," by Paul Cummins included thousands of ceramic poppies flowing from the medieval monument wall into the dry moat. The artwork will grow through summer until 888,246 poppies have been added to represent British and colonial fatalities during the war which is more than double that of World War Two. Red poppies became a symbol of remembrance since the trench warfare in the poppy field of the Belgian region of Flanders during the war.


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I'm Back!
Hello everyone!
I know I been so f'ing M.I.A almost a year. I haven't post anything, cause well real life and work got in the middle, so it sucked!
I never stopped reading though and starting today I'm going to post the reviews of the books that I had read.
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Bespoke Suits and Tailor Services In bespoke tailoring or, otherwise, called tailor-made service, the customer's specifications on a suit is performed by a tailor following a precise clothing procedure. The bespoke tailoring procedures introduce a customized measure of basted fitting and detailed hand finishing to meet customer's desired specification. The process is highly customized to the customer's specifications, which include the following: choosing the fabric by the customer, how the customer wants it to be made, how the customer wants it fitted and what features the customer wants to require. In bespoke tailoring, the tailor does not use machines nor follow standard patterns and measurements but uses the art of handcrafting the suit according to the customer's body measurement. The suit is totally created around the customer to fit them with exact precision and not using a previous and patterned design.
The Beginners Guide To Fashions (What You Need To Know To Get Started)
Generally, bespoke tailors have their own expensive niche since they serve the rich and famous, but they can also visit their customer's office or home upon request, which is a personalized tailoring service. Using the opportunity through the personalized service, the tailor can work closely with the customer and, thus, is able to design suits, jackets, shirts, ties and garments that show the customer's style and personality.
If You Think You Get Suits, Then This Might Change Your Mind
Tailor-made suits is about precision and creating individuality, identifying what the garment is needed for and choosing a color, cut, style and right fabric that meet the customer's requirement. Bespoke clothing is traditionally cut from a pattern drafted originally for the customer and which fits the body shape of the customer. These bespoke patterns, which is often from 20+ measurements, are drafted to fit in precise order the shoulder parts and the posture areas. This customized form of fitting is handy for clients with short or long necks, high or low shoulders, excess girth, high hips, large or flat seats, and many more. With digital technology, bespoke patterns are stored in a computer so that these patterns will be used again if more suits will be required. The bespoke procedure starts with an initial consultation of both parties, tailor and customer, after which a proposed design is presented entailing every aspect of tailoring the garment down to the line drawing and with a sample cloth. This will allow the client to check over the design and fabric and will ensure the client of his/her commission until the process leads to the fitting stage. Fitting stages are about 3 rounds to ensure that any final adjustments are carried about before finally completing the garment. It takes about 8 consecutive weeks for the entire suit to be completed and that's how meticulous is given to tailor-made suits.


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Noida-The City of FUTURE!
With rapid development, Noida has emerged as the logical answers to the burgeoning need for housing and commercial development in Delhi NCR. Moreover, with the fast-paced infrastructure development in Noida and its vicinity, real estate growth has picked up like never before over the past few years. There have been announcements for many new projects, which has had a positive effect on the real estate market.


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Geographic information science is a branch of geography that combines highly technological tools with traditional mapping methods. While much of this technology is already in use in mobile devices, cars, and transportation methods, there are many other types of ways that this technology is expected to spread in the future. Expect to see geographic information science growing into even more industries as the technology becomes more standard all over the world. Here are five future trends for geographic information science technology.
1. Indoor Navigation
While global positioning system technology, or GPS, is nothing new, tomorrow's outlook for GPS has its role expanding. Today, millions of people around the world use GPS to aid them with finding places in the form of driving directions. GPS is used for exterior locations only because of the nature of the satellite positioning system, and in the future, you may see positioning systems start to be used indoors. An indoor positioning system, or IPS, could help people find their way around the inside of large buildings, such as schools, universities, libraries, or stadiums using wireless signals.
2. Livestock Sensors
Geographic information science may also help the outlook of the agricultural and livestock industry. In the future, animals like cattle and chickens could be equipped with GPS sensors to help collect data for farmers and the food industry. These wearable devices may assist farmers with locating lost individual animals or with information about where an entire herd is moving. Some researchers predict that new wearable sensor technology may even be able to pick up on the signs of illness or conditions that could lead to public health hazards like salmonella being spread.
3. Traffic GPS Data
While traffic GPS data is something that is commonly used by everyday drivers working to avoid gridlock on their commute, the future of this geographic information science data may have systems and infrastructure acting smarter. Look for new types of GPS technology sensors to be placed throughout various traffic routes, such as on road signs, along side buildings, and beside other inanimate objects. Using solar power, these devices may be able to give traffic and city officials real-time data about road conditions and predictions about where accidents may occur.
4. Location Services
You may also see more use of location-based services with commercial applications and marketing for companies. With new advances in geographic information science reliability and data collection, more organizations may find location services to be easier and cheaper to incorporate in their marketing and promotion plan. Future graduates of GIS programs from schools like USC Online may help with more knowledge of 3D GIS applications for a variety of industries.
5. Social Media
Social media is another part of the future of GIS and its technologies. As social scientists learn more information about social trends and possible topics of controversy through social media, world leaders can use more strategies to manage these issues more effectively.
There are many new technologies and tasks on the horizon for GIS and other related fields. As the future takes shape, expect to see GIS being part of many new industries as well.


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Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that as the Ukraine teeters closer towards civil war, Poland and its neighbours must prepare the way for a wave of refugees.
"What is happening now in Ukraine is still not civil war, but at any moment the riots and tension in eastern Ukraine, and also in western Ukraine, could turn into a battle which no one has control over," he told the TVN24 news channel.
Wednesday saw anti-government activists seize key public buildings across western Ukraine.
Meanwhile, clashes continued overnight in central Kiev between riot police and anti-regime protesters.
Activists occupied the Ministry of Agriculture, the central Post Office and the Public Broadcasting Committee House in Kiev on Wednesday, after the House of Unions, which had previously served as the protest movement's headquarters, was destroyed by a fire.
"I'm very concerned that not only Poland, but also the Slovaks, Hungarians, Romanians and Czechs, as part of the Visegrad network, should immediately prepare for a wave of refugees, especially for those who will need medical assistance," Tusk said.
Sikorski in Kiev
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski is due to meet Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich in Kiev for talks on Thursday morning.
Sikorski will be joined by the French and German foreign ministers, Laurent Fabius and Frank-Walter Steinmeier, representing the EU on behalf of foreign policy head Catherine Ashton.
According to Tusk, the EU trio will tell Yanukovich "to watch out: we really are going to introduce sanctions that are going to create problems for you, your family and your colleagues."
Former Polish president Aleksander Kwasniewski, who co-led a long-running European Parliament monitoring mission to Ukraine following the 2011 imprisonment of former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, has told Polish Radio that the Ukrainian authorities have got themselves into a trap.
"Because after what's happened they have to defend their power," he said.
"It is not only a matter of politics and money, but also of their own safety," he stressed.
The former president warned that the troubles could spawn further conflicts.
"Between the East and the West, the Crimea may want to gain independence, there may also be conflicts between the provinces, as well as in large cities, and also between rich and poor."
At least 26 people have died in Kiev since Tuesday in clashes between riot police and opposition activists. A respite in the fighting appeared to be taking place on Thursday morning, although opposition leaders claim their positions near the Ukrainian parliament will be stormed again this evening. (nh)


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Andrew C. Wallace
December 13, 2009
The title is a powerful statement by Pat Caddell, a Democrat, and a Senior Advisor to the Carter Administration, that he made on Fox News, 12-8-09. Caddell also stated that "Americans feel that the future is slipping away from their children, that they're losing the future. The politicians don't care (what the people want), they think the American people are sheep that they can run over, and that's the issue that is going to be tested. They have nothing but contempt for the very people they are supposed to represent in the greatest nation on earth". Mr. Caddell further stated (not his exact words) that never in his long lifetime had he ever seen such a large majority of Americans from both parties united in anger and opposition to elected officials. My observation is the same.
Mr. Caddell is a brave man and a true patriot because he knows that the Marxist usurpers in our government will not tolerate peaceful dissent of any kind. Retaliation by their Union and Community Organizer thugs has been brutal, accompanied by media lies to discredit anyone who questions the Marxist traitors.
Both political parties are run by Marxist traitors who take their orders from the same large corporations, and tax free foundations controlled by the super rich in return for money and favorable media coverage. Every unconstitutional law such as Health Care, Cap and trade, Stimulus, Tarp and corporate takeovers is to enrich the super rich and to reduce us to impoverished slaves.
Political Correctness is the Marxist Judas Goat. They operate our government as a giant criminal enterprise to prey on the people of the United States and the world.
Officials who pass and enforce unconstitutional laws, while ignoring constitutional laws and their oath to the constitution, are the most contemptible of all traitors. I hate these traitors as much as I do child molesters, and that is not being a racist. But, as an Oath Keeper and a Three Percenter, I will refuse any unlawful government orders to harm the people and I will not initiate or encourage violence against the traitors in government except in self defense.
We will remove the traitors from office with the rule of law unless they deny us this option and attack us in various unlawful ways. It is obvious that they are on the verge of losing political power, which I think will provoke them to take further unlawful actions against the people which could result in the deaths of millions of Americans and the annihilation of the traitors. We are looking at a French style revolution that was controlled by no one. The poor people who were promised everything and lost what little they had, can be expected to react as the Italians did at the end toward Fascist Dictator Mussolini.
The only basis for government power is the Constitution of the Republic. Therefore, elected and appointed officials who operate outside of the constraints of the constitution have no legitimate power whatsoever except by fear and the barrel of a gun; and, most importantly, they have no constitutional protections, they are rogues, tyrants and most vile enemies of the people.
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It is imperative that you convince your Senators to defeat Heath Care, Cap and Trade, other Expenditures, and Tax Increases. We are way past showing them any respect, show them your contempt, but politely and forcefully, no threats, except to vote them out of office and prosecute them for treason.


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Iowa Central Dental Hygiene Students participate in Iowa Mission of Mercy
by Renee Piper
Posted on 10/23/2013
On Friday October 18th the first and second year Iowa Central Dental Hygiene students participated in the annual Iowa Mission of Mercy Event(Iowa MOM) held in Des Moines at the Varied Industry building at the state fairgrounds.
The Iowa MOM is a two-day free dental clinic for any child or adult that needs dental services, regardless of income or previous dental history. Services included cleanings, extractions, fillings, a limited number of root canals, and a limited number of "flipper" partials. An individual's most severe problem was given first priority. Services were administered on a first-come, first-served basis, so there were long lines and many camped out over night to receive services.
Childcare was available for children while services were being provided. Interpreters were also available in some languages for those who require it. One first year student, Marilyn Gutierrez was able to assist one of our participating faculty Mrs. DeWall in translation services and assist in providing care.
This is the third year Iowa Central dental hygiene participated in the Iowa MOM event. Each year the event is located in a different city.
The Iowa Central Dental Hygiene students were able to experience the community outreach and help where needed. Students assisted dentists and observed oral surgeries. Students participated by doing radiology, sterilization, exit interviews, running patients, assembling anesthetic syringes.
Amy Lu a first year student observed and commented, "This is such a great thing, but also sad", in reference to the numerous unmet dental needs of the community.
Many of the local Iowa Central supervising dentists participated as well, so it was a great opportunity to work together caring for the community outside the dental hygiene campus clinic. Our full time and part time faculty participated as well, providing dental hygiene care to those participants.
Thanks to the faculty and students for providing care to those in need and for making this a great event.


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Bear Shepherd
With this we bring "The Hunt" to a close. The Adventures of Tomy and Jon will go on a hiatus so Tomy's wounds can heal and Paul can recover.
I hope that you enjoyed this tale and if you wish to share it with others offline you can pick up a printed version at my store.
Thank you for your faithfulness in reading this tale and when I bring Tomy and Paul off of their convalescence I will have more tales to share.
I'd love to know what you think of this comic so far. Please share this with others. The online version will stay up while Tomy and Paul recoup.
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I know it's been a WHOLE WEEK since my last post....that is not due to lack of cooking, in fact it's quite the opposite. Urban Cookery's Private Chef side has been buzzing! Lots of great gigs all over NYC cooking up a storm!
So today was my first day back in my own kitchen after a week of cooking in other people's kitchens! My husband requested fish tacos tonight and to me - a taco is only as good as it's salsa.
This salsa is incredible - great for tacos, or just as a dip with some nachos! It's almost like a Pico de Gallo had a baby with Guacamole and this was the result. The flavors are so bright and tasty you'll want to make this by the vat!
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Evangelical Centre Monastery Drübeck
The educational and conference centre with 108 beds and modern conference rooms is a place of retreat and meet people. The 1.000-year-old monastery church St. Vitus, which is right in the middle of the monastery, invites you to stop and enjoy peace. The monastery Drübeck is still the same as it was at the beginning of the 18th century with its 270 year old linden tree, where the ancient cloister of the monastery courtyard is, and with the gardens where the convent ladies lived with their abbesses until the mid 20th century.
The monastery of the convention and the domain from the 18th and 19th century are today evangelical institutions for training, counselling and meditation.


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Rafael Nadal reached the Brazil Open in Sao Paulo and during a presser today the King of Clay fired away on several issues. Nadal, who may not be in the best of moods after suffering a shock loss Sunday in Chile, took exception first with the number hard court events on the tour. And he's calling for a reduction.
"That is a theme among the players and doctors," Nadal told Reuters. "To make a change like that (reduce the amount of hard court events) it won't be possible in this generation but I think that the ATP has to work to think of how to lengthen tennis players' careers.
"Can you imagine football players playing on cement?"
And he then went to attack the ATP's stepped-up enforcement of time violations, telling Reuters:
"I don't think the players in the dressing room are happy with the new rule and we'd like it to be modified and that the referee interpret when you can take longer rather than it be something mathematical.
"People want to see long rallies and hard-fought points. Twenty five seconds is not enough."
Under the new rule, the ATP still asks players to serve within 25 seconds, but now a violation will result a fault instead of a greater penalty like a point. This should make enforcement of the rule easier for umpires who previous were reluctant to call the violation.
Rafa also talked about the state of his left knee. A very important topic for many of us.
"The positive thing it that if a month ago 80 percent of the time my knee hurt, now it is 70 percent of the time and next week or next month it will be 50 percent of the time.
"Each week the number of bad days is less."
Given Nadal's timeline and projected calculations, his knee should be OK for the French Open! I think.
In his second tournament back, Nadal will play the Rameriz-Hidalgo/Souza winner in his first match tomorrow. He'll be in doubles action tonight with partner David Nalbandian.
More on Nadal's comeback:
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How to Install Jeep Headlightsby Jeffrey Caldwell
Your headlights not only allow you to see while driving at night, they also allow other motorists to see you. Dim or burned-out headlights make it harder for other motorists to judge the distance between your vehicle and theirs. Driving with only one headlight can compromise your safety, especially in adverse weather conditions.
Headlight Removal
Step 1
Remove the four screws that connect the headlight trim ring to the grille, and remove the trim ring.
Step 2
Remove the four screws that connect the retaining ring to the headlight bucket, and remove the retaining ring.
Step 3
Pull the headlight away from the headlight bucket.
Disconnect the headlight from the wiring harness.
Headlight Installation
Step 1
Reconnect the headlight to the wiring harness.
Step 2
Push the headlight into the headlight bucket.
Step 3
Reinstall the retaining ring and the four screws that connect it to the headlight bucket.
Step 4
Aim the headlights using the adjustment screws at the top and inboard side of the headlight bucket. This should be done with the gas tank half full and the tires properly inflated.
Reinstall the trim ring and the four screws that connect it to the grille.
- While you have the headlight out, check the condition of the wiring harness. Corrosion in the connector and frayed wires can cause low voltage at the headlight and a dim light.
Items you will need
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Replacement Headlight
- "Chilton's Wrangler/YJ 1987-94 Repair Manual"; Chilton Book Company; 1995
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In recent news, high fashion retailer Gucci announced they have plans to discontinue the use of real fur. This grand gesture is not unique, as countless other high fashion labels have already gone 'vegan' but it does show a willingness to evolve with consumer preference.
As each brand makes such commitments to change the way they produce and what they sell, the industry will finally follow the direction it needs to. However, is this change happening fast enough?
An author for the Independent has recently argued that in actuality, the whole purpose of high fashion contradicts the ethical fashion movement (see here – http://www.independent.co.uk/voices/gucci-fur-ban-sustainable-ethical-high-fashion-designers-brands-no-point-a7998856.html):
"A ban by Gucci will make no difference whatsoever to the number of animals farmed for their coats. As for "saving the environment", the airmiles and travelling involved in photographing ad campaigns for luxury brands, the copious packaging which cocoons their products, the glass and steel and non-environmentally friendly materials used to construct their retail outlets… well I could go on and on, but you get the point…
…When they stop selling over-packaged cosmetics in thick cardboard boxes and paying women in the developing world to produce their diffusion ranges for a pittance – then they can talk about ethics and the environment. High fashion is about producing and selling stuff we don't really need – so the ideal of less consumption (and less waste) is not going to be a winning philosophy, is it?"
And so, we grapple with a few questions: Is the pace of change enough? What more should retailers and labels be doing? Is it even a realistic goal for such brands to embrace ethical as a way of doing business?
Let us know your thoughts.