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Planning Officers Society president Malcolm Sharp explains why the economy, not planning policy, is the main obstacle to housing growth
Is the government right to pursue further planning reforms so soon after implementing the NPPF?
Shooting the planning system is shooting at the wrong target. There are hundreds of thousands of planning permissions in place already. Developers and housebuilders won't build unless people can buy. Clearly it is demand that needs to be boosted.
Will renegotiating section 106 agreements boost house building?
[Section 106s are] not what is stopping development. Local authorities have been renegotiating for years but that's a bit of a double edged sword. Developers are looking for local authorities to use section 106 to improve services where they can sell their properties. School places are an obvious example. The focus needs to be on the economic situation.
What impact would further reform have on the planning community?
Public sector planning is under a huge amount of pressure: 28 per cent has been taken out of local government [finances]. Planning departments are being asked to look at local plans, re-write them in light of the NPPF, get community infrastructure levies in place and to support neighbourhoods doing local planning. On top of that, they have to continue to be efficient in processing applications. That's a huge resource requirement.
The worst thing is the uncertainty
How would more planning reform impact architects?
The worst thing is the uncertainty, which doesn't help the planning authority, the developer, or the architect. Depending how radical it is, we are all going to have a period where we work out how to work with it again.
Should development be allowed on greenbelt land?
Under the present system local authorities can and have [reinvented] their green belts [however] it is often very controversial. [Also] most towns don't have greenbelts. The green fields around our market towns are not protected in the same way.
Would development on greenbelt land boost house-building?
Personally, I don't think it would. Often a planning authority would be under great pressure from local people not to develop green land. There are already plenty of planning permissions in the system.
Would further reform slow down the application process?
We are dealing with applications faster than we used to. The planning system is not the main issue slowing development, but it is taking too long to get infrastructure projects going. In the Cambridgeshire area, for example, some projects are dependent on the A14 being developed.
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Tanya disagrees with us that soul mates are created.
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"I'm sorry to say! I disagree with your point of view on soulmates. you don't create a soulmate. if that were true then we could pick anyone and make them into your soulmate. your soulmate is the one who when you meet them you know I mean you really know its them. the love from your heart never goes away and neither does the pain when you no longer have them. a soulmate is very rare."
Tanya was not having our take on soul mates. We love hearing from all of you, especially when you don't agree with something we said.
Here's our previous article if you missed it that she is referring to:
Let's first start with some points of agreement because we are nice peeps.
You're right that it's painful when a relationship ends with a person who you connected with on a soul mate level.
It hurts, that's for sure. You have to mourn all the future plans you'll never get to experience together.
Not for the faint of heart.
Also, Yes soul mates are rare. They are rare for a variety of different reasons.
1. There is a low percentage of people in the world who are compatible with you and who you have chemistry and an emotional connection with.
2. Most people don't prioritize their love life.
3. Most people aren't willing or able to deeply connect with others.
4. Most don't have a good strategy for finding the right person.
5. Most don't know HOW to find the right person.
6. Most don't know WHERE to find the right person.
6. Most don't have the right mindset to find the right person.
7. Most People don't have the relationship skills to create a soul mate level connection, even with the right person.
You are right in that you can't be soul mates with anyone. You can't create it out of thin air with anybody.
You first FIND the right person for you, but that's only half of the equation when it comes to soul mate love.
After you found the right person to love, you have to learn to love that person for a lifetime.
It's in the skills of loving and connecting with the right person for you for the rest of your life where soul mates are created in our humble yet accurate opinion 🙂
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Blake Barnett leaves Alabama football program
As it prepares for Saturday's game against visiting Kentucky, Alabama has lost its backup quarterback.
Blake Barnett, a redshirt freshman and five-star recruit, is transferring. The California native, who started the team's opening game of the season but then lost his job to a true freshman, is transferring, according to various reports.
Alabama coach Nick Saban said Wednesday he wasn't sure if Barnett was still on the team. Saban said the quarterback had approached him before practice to discuss "concerns about his future." News broke Wednesday night that Barnett had decided to leave the program.
Barnett was rated as the No. 2 pro-style quarterback and the No. 21 prospect overall for 2015 by 247Sports. Rivals also rated Barnett as the No. 2 pro passer in the class, but ranked him 41st overall. He was instrumental in convincing Madison Southern star running back Damien Harris to turn down home-state Kentucky and sign with Alabama.
The emergence of Jalen Hurts, however, moved Barnett down a spot on the depth chart. Hurts, a true freshman from Texas, has started Alabama's last three games. He's completed 64 of 102 passes for 727 yards and five touchdowns with one interception. He's also rushed for 251 yards on 40 carries, including 146 yards on 18 carries in Alabama's 48-43 win over Ole Miss.
The analytics site Pro Football Focus ranked Hurts the fourth-best true freshman in college football to this point. "He brings a dynamic run/pass threat that previous Crimson Tide quarterbacks have lacked," writes Steve Palazzolo, "and it's opened up a new chaper in offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin's playbook."
Barnett was the starter in Alabama's 52-6 win over USC in Arlington, Texas on Sept. 3, but was replaced by Hurts after the second series. Playing in three of the first four games, Barnett completed 11 of 19 passes for 219 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and was not intercepted.
"Even when Hurts struggled early and Alabama fell behind 24-3 against the Rebels, Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin stayed with him and declined to insert Barnett in search of a spark," writes Kevin Scarbinsky of AL.com. "Their faith in Hurts paid off in a 48-43 win, matching the largest comeback in school history."
Cooper Bateman is now Alabama's backup quarterback. A junior from Murray, Utah, Bateman has completed three of four pases for three yards this year. Last season, Bateman hit on 37 of 52 passes for 291 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Bateman actually started last season as Alabama's quarterback before losing out to Jacob Coker. Bateman was competing with Barnett at the start of this season's fall camp, until Hurts took over.
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When: Saturday
Where: Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
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REVIEW: Black Panther
Having written well over a couple hundred reviews/commentaries on all types of pop culture, it is usually pretty easy to get started in forming my thoughts. I leave the theatre or take off my headphones or close the book or click the remote – and I immediately have a narrative for what I will write. Black Panther is hands down the most difficult piece I have ever had starting or finding a direction to go in.
This is because Black Panther is so much more than a comic book action movie. Don't get me wrong, it is still very much one of those. There is a bad guy with a name like Killmonger and a scene where the hero yells "NOOOOOOO!!!" at the sky after a family member is killed. This is the 18th release in the so-called Marvel Cinematic Universe in just a short 10 years. That should mean that the formula is starting to feel old and audiences would be tuning out. However, Black Panther has given the overall Marvel franchise new life in nearly every aspect of filmmaking.
The story follows T'Challa, King of Wakanda and the Black Panther, as he takes the throne following his father's death. The country is extremely advanced in its technology and development but chooses to be isolated from everyone else as a form of protection. That is until an outsider named Erik Killmonger shows up with a very interesting past and a plan to change Wakanda and the rest of the world forever.
Every decision made in the making of Black Panther feels so right that they seem like the only possible choices to make. The success of this movie begins and ends with Marvel inserting Ryan Coogler (Fruitvale Station, Creed) as the director. It was vital to have a person of color at the helm of such a culturally significant piece of intellectual property. They went to one of the most promising young filmmakers working today, who, after this MCU installment, has a first three films resume that would rival any other director's first three releases in history. Marvel then wisely stayed out of his way and they are now being rewarded for it many times over in critical acclaim and box office receipts.
Reading the cast list alone should make anyone want to see this movie sight unseen. Legends like Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett bring a veteran foundation to the table for a group of some of today's best working actors. Just listen to these names:
- Sterling K. Brown (Emmy Winner for People vs. O.J. Simpson, This Is Us)
- Daniel Kaluuya (Academy Award Nominee for Get Out)
- Martin Freeman (The Hobbit Trilogy, Sherlock)
- Andy Serkis ("King of Motion Capture" – look up his IMDB, you've seen him a lot)
- Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead)
- Lupita Nyong'o (Academy Award Winner for 12 Years A Slave)
But it is the least known of the main cast that steals every scene she is in. Letitia Wright, best known for being in the "Black Museum" episode of Black Mirror, plays Shuri, the sister of T'Challa. If this was a James Bond movie (which at times it very much feels like one), she would be Q. Her performance ensures the movie maintains the necessary levity required by such a large scale, crowd-pleasing production. Mark this post in your Favorites as it is the time and place where I guaranteed Letita Wright will be a big star. I am calling it now.
Of course, the weight of the storytelling in Black Panther is placed heavily on the two leads – Chadwick Boseman (42, Marshall, Get On Up) as King T-Challa/Black Panther and Michael B. Jordan (The Wire, Creed) as Erik Killmonger. The story arc between their two characters is very Shakespearean in nature and could easily become hokey but both actors know to play more on the subtle side and rely on their natural charisma. Boseman, who is no stranger to playing well-known characters through his roles as Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and James Brown, carries himself with so much confidence that he will forever be known as Black Panther.
It is Michael B. Jordan, though, that really pushes this film into the realm of being special. His portrayal of the "bad guy" Killmonger causes the audience to have a great deal of inner turmoil. We don't want him to do the bad things he does and is threatening to do but we also find ourselves understanding what has caused his anger. He's not necessarily wrong in thought and belief but is wrong in how he is going about dealing with it.
Even though the world in which the majority of the movie is set, Wakanda, is not a real place – it is not difficult to see the parallels to today's society. T'Challa is not an actual world leader but he is facing the same challenging decisions at the crux of many countries core struggles, including America. Killmonger is not someone you can find on Facebook or see on the news but he does represent an underlying cry of oppression and inequality that needs to be addressed before things get worse. It is these choices that the filmmakers made throughout production that set Black Panther apart from other comic book movies.
The screening I attended was completely sold out and 70% of the audience was black. There was a special feeling of excitement in the air as we waited for the movie to start. Quite often at early screenings of these franchise movies, many audience members will dress up (commonly referred to as cosplay) as their favorite characters and/or come in large groups. That happened here except instead of a bunch of Jokers or Spider-Mans or Godzillas running around, there were men and women dressed in beautiful, traditional African tribal attire. Throughout the entire film, many viewers could not contain their personal excitement and satisfaction for what they were seeing.
There was a girl a couple seats down from me who was in her late teens or early twenties. Her mom was trying to keep her calm and quiet because she was reacting to pretty much everything. Whenever a character would appear for the first time, she let out a squeal. When a great action sequence would happen, she would jump out of her chair. When a strong cultural reference or comment was made, it was like church where there would be "Mmm Hmmm" and "Yesss" sounds everywhere. It was a great experience for me, who is normally a stickler for being quiet in movies, but this was genuine and I felt lucky to watch the film with them.
Why were they reacting this way? Why did it mean so much to so many people? Because black empowerment and representation has been lacking throughout the history of cinema. The Blaxploitation era got the closest but many saw that as demeaning and comic fodder. Who have they had to represent them in the world of superheroes? Robert Townsend's Meteor Man? Shaq's Steel? The way a lot of us have grown up, imagining being Superman or Batman, putting ourselves in their shoes and saving the day. Minority cultures have felt a disconnect from that feeling on some level because those characters look different and come from unfamiliar backgrounds.
This is that moment for all of those people who have missed out on that excitement. They get to have that same feeling that led me to call myself Pompous Geek and write about this stuff in my free time. Black Panther is a black empowerment movie. It is a feminist movie. And, at the same time, it is a movie for everyone. That is Ryan Coogler's greatest achievement here. The film can comment on important and relevant cultural issues while not alienating anyone. It can lead to important, desperately needed discussions but can also help heal and lead to plenty of high-fives at the same time.
All the success that Black Panther is seeing in just its first weekend, the money made and the positive word of mouth, should give us all a sense of pride. This movie is needed in today's continually diminishing society. It moves us as a community in the right direction while also entertaining us. Wakanda, even though not technically real, can live forever… it is just up to all of us to make it happen.


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- Gimme More - AJ dedicated this song to Howie, who wasn't familiar with it despite having just toured with Britney. Makes me smile.
- Pour Some Sugar on Me - Classic 80's song will now always remind me of AJ rocking out to this song.
- Danza Kuduro - Happy song also heard quite a bit throughout the cruise.
- Party Rock - This one got me so pumped up. Hearing it now brings back fond memories of the boys in the Caribbean.
- We Found Love - For me, this is my favorite song of cruise 2011. I can't not smile hearing it.
- If You Want it to be Good Girl - So amazing to hear an old school BSB song that I've never heard live before. Definitely worthy to be on the playlist.
- I Know You Want Me - Another fun one heard during prom night.
- Only Girl - Felt like we heard this song several times throughout the cruise.
- Yeah Yeah Yeah - While Im not a huge Chris Brown fan, Brian did crowd surf to this song.
- Sexy and I Know It - Voted by you guys as best song from the cruise!
My favorite instance of Sexy and I Know It
- Shots Shots Shots- I still vote this the anthem of the 2010 cruise, but it made several cameo appearances on the 2011 cruise, so still worthy to get on my playlist this year.
Friday, March 23, 2012
2011 Cruise Playlist
Just like last year, there were several songs played throughout the cruise that helped make the cruise experience what it was. Now every time I hear one of these songs, its transports me back to the lido deck of the Imagination. Clearly the anthem for this cruise was LMFAO's 'Sexy and I Know It' but here are a few other songs that were played throughout the cruise. I've also linked them to a video of where you may have heard it.
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At least eight people were killed and 40 more injured in a suicide bombing on a busy road in the Pakistani city of Peshawar Monday morning. The attack capped off a weekend of election-related violence as the country prepares to go to the polls May 11.
The bomber missed his ostensible target, a local commissioner, instead crashing his motorcycle into a passenger bus, Pakistan's News International reports. No one has yet claimed responsibility for the bombing, but the Pakistani Taliban have carried out a range of similar attacks against secular political parties over the past several weeks.
Indeed, the explosion came just a day after two Taliban attacks targeting political candidates in northwestern Pakistan killed at least eight and injured dozens more. The Taliban and other groups have been responsible for at least 77 deaths in 44 election-related attacks since the beginning of April, Human Rights Watch told The New York Times.
"We are not in favor of democracy. Democracy is for Jews and Christians," Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud said in a recent propaganda video, according to CNN. He implored Pakistanis not to participate in the upcoming elections.
"We want the implementation of Sharia [law], and for that jihad is necessary," he said.
The May elections will be the first in the country's checkered political history when one democratically elected government will make way for another, and the uptick in militant violence leading to the historic vote has rattled both domestic and international observers.
But they remain divided on whether or not the spate of attacks will have a significant affect on the election's outcome at the national level, particularly since neither of the two parties leading in polling over the past three months are among those targeted by the attacks.
As one analyst writing in the Pakistani daily Dawn argues, the violence, though significant, is too sporadic and narrowly targeted to create the kind of chaos necessarily to significantly sway the election's results.
As for violence making elections impossible, the quantum would have to jump multifold and that too in key urban towns to spread the kind of fear that would result in elections being postponed. The 'threshold rule' applies here: the state has virtually no capacity to prevent targeted violence up to a certain threshold; beyond this, the militants have little chance of carrying out a coordinated campaign of major attacks in city centres in a short time. There is little reason to believe this will be upended over the coming fortnight.
Two of the frontrunners in the national campaign are the center-right Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and the centrist party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Taliban attacks, on the other hand, have largely targeted left-leaning parties, including the ruling Pakistan People's Party (PPP), the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM), and the Awami National Party (ANP).
Local candidates for these parties complain that the violence has forced them to dramatically scale back their campaigning activities, leaving the field open for Islamist candidates to win over voters.
"If you tie my hands, and you want me to fight, I can't," Mian Iftikhar Hussain, a local candidate for the ANP in the city of Peshawar, told Dawn.
Overall, however, there is halting optimism in many quarters for Pakistan's fragile democratic institutions. As the Monitor reported in March, the Pakistani National Assembly recently completed a five-year term for the first time in the country's history, a signal that the country is finding new and non-militaristic ways to respond to its political grievances.
"These five years we saw many instances of corruption, confrontations with the judiciary, and absence of law and order," says Rasul Bakhsh Raees, a professor of political science in Lahore, pointing to Karachi and Balochistan. "But the military decided not to intervene, which shows even their attitude is changing." …
"Every phase of democracy in Pakistan has been a battle, but the trend shows it's [heading] toward improving the overall institutional balance," [he says].
Violence also cast a shadow over Pakistan's last election, in 2008. On Dec. 27, 2007, Benazir Bhutto, former prime minister and the head of the PPP – then the leading opposition party – was assassinated after a campaign rally. Two months later, however, her party and the PLM-N emerged victorious from the campaign and formed a coalition government. That August, former military leader Pervez Musharraf stepped down as president and went into exile, formally ending his nine-year military rule.


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Zardari elected president of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Benazir Bhutto's widower swept Pakistan's presidential election on Saturday, offering hope for stability to a nuclear-armed country feeling intense U.S. pressure to crack down on Islamic militants.
In a grim reminder of the problems awaiting Asif Ali Zardari, rescuers in the northwest dug with their hands for survivors after at least 30 people were killed in a massive suicide bombing.
Already head of the main ruling party, Zardari becomes one of the most powerful civilian leaders in Pakistan's turbulent 61-year history. Last month, he marshaled a coalition that forced stalwart U.S. ally Pervez Musharraf to quit as head of state.
However, he begins with limited goodwill among a population that recalls his nickname, Mr. Ten Percent, for alleged corruption during Bhutto's two terms in office as prime minister and doubt his political vision and leadership skills.
He is also untested on the international stage, where he must deal with mounting Western concern over how Taliban and al-Qaida militants have nested in the tribal belt along the Afghan border.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said she was looking forward to working with Zardari.
"I've been impressed by some of the things he has said about the challenges that Pakistan faces, about the centrality of fighting terrorism, about the fact that the terrorism fight is Pakistan's fight and also his very strong words of friendship and alliance with the United States," Rice told reporters on a trip to North Africa.
Zardari made no mention of those topics as he savored his triumph over Musharraf, during whose reign he sat for years in jail on graft charges that never produced a conviction.
A beaming Zardari hugged and shook hands with supporters and well-wishers gathering for a dinner Saturday in the gardens of the prime minister's residence on a hill overlooking the capital.
In a brief speech, he rejected criticism that he would be a divisive leader and took a swipe at Musharraf.
"To those who would say that the People's Party or the presidency would be controversial under our guardianship, under our stewardship, I would say listen to democracy," he said.
Echoing one of Bhutto's favorite slogans, he called democracy "the best revenge" against military rulers.
Zardari has surprised many with his ability to concentrate power since his wife was assassinated in a December gun-and-bomb attack blamed on Taliban militants and he inherited her party's leadership.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's party abandoned the coalition and switched to the opposition last month. But Zardari quickly won support from smaller parties, suggesting that he could provide some stability as the country faces soaring inflation, power shortages and widening trade and budget deficits.
Official results gave Zar dari more than two-thirds of the votes — two opponents sharing the rest — setting the stage for him to be sworn in within days.
Pro-Zardari lawmakers, some in tears, shouted "Long live Bhutto!" as the vote tallies came in. The couple's two jubilant but tearful daughters, one carrying a portrait of their late mother, smiled and hugged friends in the gallery of the National Assembly.
In the southern city of Karachi, capital of Zardari's home province, supporters waved his party's tricolor flags, beat drums and danced in the streets, chanting "Zar dari is the strongest."
There was nothing festive about the mood in Peshawar, the main city of the Taliban-plagued northwest, which suffered the latest in a string of deadly suicide attacks.
Officials and witnesses said a pickup packed with explosives demolished a security checkpoint on the edge of the city Saturday, killing at least 30 people, including five police officers, and injuring dozens more.
No one immediately claimed responsibility. In recent weeks, however, the Pakistani Taliban have said they carried out a string of suicide bombings they called revenge for military offensives in the northwest region, which borders Afghanistan.


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I always wondered this for a lot of couples. If you could go back in time, would you get married all over again to your husband or not? Children aside, would you do it again?
I always wondered this for a lot of couples. If you could go back in time, would you get married all over again to your husband or not? Children aside, would you do it again?
@sara5ann: Yes. A Million times YES!
Just this morning over coffee, Darling Husband asked me "Do you really get to be this happy for the rest of our lives?" Neither of us had any happy, healthy marital role models in our lives. We both thought happy, healthy, fulfilling marriages were for other people.
Marrying him is the best thing that ever happened in my life.
@sara5ann: How far back in time? That would be around 9th or 10th grade in our case. No, I hadn't considered marrying anyone else at that point.
In a heartbeat!
In a heartbeat. We really are meant for each other.
I'd like to hear from the few who voted "would reconsider".
I guess positing this question on this website may be biased. I doubt people are on weddingbee that aren't happy in their marriage lol
Well I only just got married last October, so definitely yes!
Heck yeah! We have our moments, but our marriage is awesome. I wouldn't trade it for anything!
@sara5ann: good grief YES, I wish I would have met him 25 years ago!!! I wouldn't and don't wish my children away, bu I'd do certainly wish we'd met sooner in life. We are such a perfect match, we both could have had a much happier life much earlier on. I'd remarry him again a million times over now that I've found him!
absolutely, yes.
now my first dh is another story.
I wish I could go back in time and meet my sweetie 10-20 years earlier!
Without a doubt, yes. 🙂
Darling Husband is pretty awesome, so yea I'd do it all over again. I wish I could have married him earlier.
@sara5ann: yea you'll definitely get a skewed response lol I know a few couples IRL who are in unhappy marriages. I don't think they'd vote yes. I can't vote, not married yet =P
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Poll: More say they're better off
For the first time in more than five years, more Americans say they are better off today than they were a year ago - a development that could boost President Barack Obama, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday.
Thirty eight percent of Americans feel better off financially today than they did a year ago, in contrast to 34 percent who don't.
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According to Gallup, this is the first time in more than five years that Americans say they are doing better financially today than they were the preceding year. Another 26 percent of those surveyed say their finances haven't changed.
But Gallup analysis cautioned against trumpeting the latest numbers too loudly.
"Americans' evaluations of their current financial situations are hardly positive, with barely a third saying they are better off than a year ago and nearly as many saying they are worse off," the analysis noted. "Although an additional 26% say their finances are the same, it is not clear in this slow economy whether that's a good or a bad thing."
But, Gallup added, "In any case, positive perceptions on this measure have increased since 2009, which could benefit Obama."
The poll was conducted Oct. 22-23 and is a survey of 1,065 randomly selected adults. It has a margin of error of plus-or-minus four percentage points.


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YUP, we've exposed the newest Crazy 4 Cult print over at our sister station, crazy4cult.com, and it's fan favorite Scott Campbell's Showdown series. This is a set of five 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 inch prints, with Scott's take on Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, Rocky IV, Planet of the Apes and Star Wars. It's only available as a set, and ONLY 35 of these sets exist, and they are $60.
The Greg Simkin's "Ed's Losing" prints are now officially SOLD OUT, so don't be left in the cold with these also. Call the gallery at (323) 937-7088 or email us at firstname.lastname@example.com. Or even call the SF gallery at (415) 409 - 1376, they have some sets too!
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Thursday, August 23, 2007
New Cult Print Is SOLD OUT!
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1 comment:
- jeremiah said...
will any of campbell's other showdowns be made into prints?
- August 24, 2007 at 1:30 PM
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The Los Angeles Times is running a story that puts Sony in a bleak position with the PlayStation 3, noting that the system is a distant third in systems sold since launch and suffers from a lack of quality titles. The LA Times does note that the situation should look familiar to PlayStation 2 fans, and we all know how that ended. A price cut and a few must-have titles could put the PlayStation 3 back in the game, and with that comes a strong win if Blu-ray takes off, making Sony even more money. The problem is that even with cheaper lasers, it may be harder for Sony to drop the price than it was in previous generations. There is the issue of Japanese developers.
Kyoshi Shin of the International Game Developers Assn. in Japan said many creators there were shifting their focus to the Wii.
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it's like going to a very expensive restaurant and not getting anything
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The Wii is selling many more systems, and even better for developers, it costs less to develop for. It's not a difficult choice for some developers: chop some PS3 games to make room for Wii titles that cost less and sell more. This is where things may start to go really bad for the PlayStation 3: if developers get cold feet from looking at current trends and drop PlayStation 3 projects, it could mean a lack of software that lasts for years, and unless Sony decides to soak up additional losses or further refine the hardware to save on production costs, the price could stay at $600 for a long time; both of these things could keep the PlayStation 3 from taking off in 2008. Sony still has the high sales of the PS2 as a profit center, but as more people make the move to the next generation of consoles it could see its installed base erode at a frightening clip.


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Food is central to the vision of Slow Church, in the practices of sharing food together and also caring about where our food comes from that God so graciously and abundantly provides food for us.
One of the most helpful introductory books in thinking about food in the life of the church is our friend Ragan Suttterfield's book Farming As A Spiritual Discipline. This book was developed from three talks that Ragan gave here at Englewood Christian Church in 2008, at a conference that we hosted on the church and agriculture.
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The problem with our role in creation is that we don't remember it. In our fallen state we have forgotten our place, both within God's will and love and also in our love and care for creation. We need to be reminded of who we are and what we are about. Practices and disciplines are our primary way of learning to remember, of being recollected to our place and call as creatures. I would like to offer farming, done well, as one of those disciplines. Of course we cannot take on farming and expect to learn about our role within creation any more than we can fast and expect to learn about the nature and control of our desires. If we are to practice farming and learn from it we must take it on as an intentional discipline – ready to see and hear its lessons.If you enjoy podcasts, and want a further taste of the book, you can download the first of the three talks on which the book was based (it is ~90min long and broken into three chunks):
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ebook versions?
hey Gibson,
Are your books available on Comixology or other online platforms? Been reading this for a while and would love to give back, but have been avoiding piling up dead tree editions in my small place...
Ebooks are a possibility. I don't know anything about them, and would have to investigate, but if there was enough interest, I would surely look into it. They're not currently available in any other electronic format, I'm not even 100% sure what Comixology is, though I suppose I could look into that too. Thanks.
Thank you for every page, GT -- following PoY day in and day out has been a great joy.
Pictures of You has been around for as long as I've been reading webcomics, and throughout these seven years I've picked-up and dropped a LOT of comics, but PoY has always been there, and as long as you're still drawing it it always will be.
Rock on, Gib. You're the best!
Gibson, its been a privilege, honor, and a pleasure to be one of your readers. Believe it or not, this comic has not just entertained me but educated and cultured me as well. You could say that it sort of helped shape the way I see the world, and helped broaden not just my ability to understand but to be understanding about things. I can't think anything else that I've seen that I can say that about.
Anyway, once again, Congratulations on seven years, and I strongly look forward to see what's in the future.
Been good learning from you, Gibson.
So glad I learned of this webcomic years back, otherwise I would have never been afforded the opportunity to share all the experiences of the Pictures of You gang. Plus, I got to meet you, Gibson, and your wife Rory, and I'm so glad for that as well.
May you and the comic live on and prosper, Gibson!
You know what they say...
The first seven years are always the hardest. From now on, it's smooth sailing, generous windfalls, sound health and non-stop orgasms. Seriously, they're gonna be non-stop. Better get some fruit and water.
Congratulations, sir. 7 years. And through all of life's challenges you just keep pumping out pages. You're an inspiration and a true professional. Keep on telling us your stories, you magic man.
Comixology is a comics distribution platform, where people digital versions for reading on their phones, tablets or computers via the Web.
Comixology Submit - https://submit.comixology.com/ - is the self-publisher portal for getting your work onto their platform.
My brother started his book RED LIGHT PROPERTIES as a webcomic, repackaged it as digital issues on Comixology (though Monkeybrain, a creator-focused imprint) and elsewhere (in a handful of languages in addition to English), and now has a print deal with IDW for the trades.
Point being, it's another channel (that's growing fast) to get your work out there. Graphicly (graphicly.com) used to do something similar, but is focusing more on ebooks. Dark Horse and Image have their own digital distribution channels via their websites and mobile apps, but also sell via Comixology, Google Books, Amazon, and others.
Mentioning all of this b/c I've liked the series, and would love to see you reach more people.
Thanks for the info, I will pay that some attention.
And thanks to everyone else.
Awesome Ride
Awesome trip, Gibson. Yours is the first comic I read every day and look forward with anticipation to what happens with the characters. Loving the ride and look forward to seven more years.
Happy Anniversary to a great story!
Just wanted to add my voice here and thank Gibson for keeping up the amazing work, especially for so long. 7 years is a great accomplishment, even though PoY seems still unknown in the webcomic world. :[
I'm a relatevely new reader, but that doesn't mean I'm any less anxious to see where the story goes next.
Cheers, and here's to the future years maybe being less rough.
It's been one helluva ride that's for sure! *hugs on you* Congrats for making it this long!
Congrats on the anniversary!
Im thankful and glad you decided to post your work online and for letting us being a part of it!
I hate to repeat myself but since I tried emailing without much luck, any news/feedback/ etc on what happened with the copies of POY book that were brought in the past. I still haven't gotten mines ^^;
Happy Anniversary, dude! Remember that time we hung out and talked about comics and stuff? We should do that again.


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"What camera do you use to make your videos?"
If you follow us on social media, you'd know it's the Sony a7S II as well as a whole set of Sony lenses. It's an amazing camera, but a flippy screen would make it so much better so that filming yourself when alone would be a whole lot easier. The Sony a6400 has exactly that.
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Sony A9 II launches, improves speed and durability
Still made for sports photographers
Sports photographers looking to upgrade their gear have something to look forward to with the announcement of the Sony A9 II.
This second generation camera builds upon the legacy of its predecessor. It maintains high speed performance which include blackout-free continuous shooting at up to 20 frames per second with Auto Focus and Auto Exposure tracking, 60 times per second AF/AE calculations.
The more significant updates are faster connectivity and file delivery, continuous shooting at up to 10 FPS with mechanical shutter, evolved AF performance with newly optimized algorithms, and a re-designed build to enhance durability.
The dust and moisture resistant design has been upgraded to meet the needs of professionals in the most challenging outdoor conditions.Stronger sealing provided at all body seams as well as the battery compartment cover and media slot. There's also Improved grip configuration for better comfort and a sure hold. It's compatible with the Sony VG-C4EM vertical grip.
Other features include an upgraded BIONZ X™ image processing engine gains maximum benefit from the sensor's fast readout speed. Processor works with front-end LSI to enhance speed in AF/AE detection, image processing and, face detection and accuracy.
The Sony Alpha 9 II will be available in selected countries in Asia Pacific starting October 2019. Pricing will be announced at a later time.
Canon finally brings the EOS 90D and M6 Mark II to the Philippines
The Canon refresh we've all been waiting for
It was not too long ago when Canon Philippines announced EOS RP, their second full-frame mirrorless camera at a cheaper price. This time, Canon unveiled not just one, but two cameras — the Canon EOS 90D, successor to the EOS 80D from three years ago, and the EOS M6 Mark II, successor to 2017's EOS M6.
Don't confuse yourself
If you are confused with Canon's camera lineup, here's how you can differentiate them easily: Four and three-digit Canon DSLRs are for starters. Two-digit units are prosumer APS-C cameras, while one-digit models (except 6D and 7D) are full-frame DSLRs for professionals. 6D and 7D are for professionals too, just with cropped APS-C sensors.
Meanwhile, the M and R-series are Canon's mirrorless line. In a nutshell, the M-series are shipped with APS-C sensors while the latter are equipped with full-frame sensors.
What's new?
The Canon EOS 90D and M6 Mark II live up to their midrange powerhouse title by bringing significant upgrades over their predecessors. They both feature a larger 32.5-megapixel APS-C sensor (versus 24.2-megapixel sensor) with a newer DIGIC 8 processor.
Another major upgrade is the ability to capture 4K UHD videos. The previous models can only shoot Full HD videos in certain frame rates. The new models can also now shoot in Full HD 120p for slow-motion and/or smoother videos.
Canon has also thought of shooting better in lowlight scenarios. The lowest intensity limit can be lowered down to EV -5, which allows sharper and vivid photographs even in dark scenarios. ISO sensitivity also goes up to 25,600 in stills and 12,800 in videos.
What's different?
As said earlier, they can both shoot 4K videos, but here's the catch: The EOS 90D can shoot in 30p or 25p, either cropped or uncropped. The M6 Mark II is limited to 30p with no cropped option in tow.
Canon also highlights faster focus and continuous shooting speeds with these cameras. You can shoot as fast as 1/16000 sec for both cameras via electronic shutter, but only 1/4000 sec in mechanical shutter in M6 Mark II, unlike 90D's 1/8000 sec.
The 90D has up to 10fps in viewfinder shooting (either fixed AF or AF tracking), 11fps during Live View shooting (but with fixed AF) and 7fps during Live View plus AF tracking. On he M6 Mark II, you can shoot up to 14fps, plus up to 30fps in RAW burst shooting.
Hardware-wise, the EOS 90D brings another multi-controller joystick along with the existing multi-controller to provide better tactile when it comes to selecting points when focusing a subject on screen. The M6 Mark II only relies on touch controls, plus a touch and drag function as well.
Although there is no significant difference with the equipped 3-inch Vari-angle touch LCD monitors, the EOS 90D has a Zero Lag optical viewfinder, while the M6 Mark II has none. You can buy an optional viewfinder separately, just like in the previous M6. The Eye AF (autofocus) also works both on the viewfinder and Live View with the 90D.
Major difference goes to lens choices. You can choose a wide variety of EF-S lenses for the 90D, just like what any other two-digit models can have. The M6 Mark II relies on EF-M lenses, something you can only use for Canon's mirrorless mount. The EOS R and RP relies on newer RF lenses, while the professional DSLRs are stuck with EF lenses.
What should you get?
These cameras are not built for the same market. The EOS 90D goes for prosumers who would love to take their camera in action. The 90D is built not just for speed, but also for durability. Its dust and drip proofing make this camera a triumphant in build quality.
On the other hand, the EOS M6 Mark II is particularly for consumers who would love to get most of the newest camera features without compromising size and heft. It's a versatile camera in a more stylish and compact form.
Pricing and availability
Both cameras will be available across all authorized Canon Dealers nationwide starting on October 10. The Canon EOS 90D retails for:
- PhP 74,498 (body only)
- PhP 81,998 (with 18-55mm IS STM lens); and
- PhP 94,498 (with 18-135mm IS USM lens)
While the EOS M6 Mark II pricing is as follows:
- PhP 56,998 (body only)
- PhP 62,998 (with 15-45mm kit lens); and
- PhP 81,998 (with 18-150mm kit lens)
Promos will also apply to early buyers from October 4th until the 31st:
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Sony launches the A6600 and the A6100 mirrorless cameras
Can focus on subjects in just 0.02 seconds!
Even with recent camera launches, Sony is already expanding its camera family once again. Announced today, the company will launch two new APS-C mirrorless cameras. The flagship Alpha A6600 will replace 2016's popular A6500 model. Meanwhile, the lower-tier Alpha A6100 will succeed the A6000 model.
Like its predecessor, the Alpha A6600 sports a 24.2-megapixel APS-C image sensor. It also comes with in-body 5-axis image stabilization, Real-Time AF tracking, and Real-Time Eye AF tracking. With 425 phase-detect points, the camera can track subjects in real time for both photo and video modes.
More importantly, the Alpha A6600 will feature Sony's AI-powered Z-Bionz image processing tech. With the new technology, the flagship model can focus on a subject in an astonishing 0.02 seconds. As such, it can shoot in a blazing-fast 11 shots per second. Inside, the camera is also speedy. The new BIONZ X image processing system touts almost twice the processing speed of its predecessor.
The Alpha A6600 is also armed with impressive video-taking capabilities. The camera can take videos in 4K resolution. For ease of use, it comes with a 180-degree rear touch screen and a headphone/microphone jack.
Finally, the camera will have a larger Z-battery inside the package. Supposedly, it will last much longer than the previous A6500. More specifically, the battery will shoot up to 720 shots on just one charge.
The Alpha 6600 will launch in November for US$ 1,400. It also comes in a package with an 18-135mm kit lens for a pricier US$ 1,800.
For the budget conscious, the upcoming Alpha 6100 will pack almost the same features as the Alpha A6600 — except for the headphone jack or the bigger battery. For a lesser package, the camera will retail for US$ 750. Like the flagship model, a packaged variant with a 16-50mm kit lens will retail for US$ 850. Finally, a larger 55-210mm lens package will retail for US$ 1,100.
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Adrian Dahl Askelund
MPhil Medical Science (Psychiatry) at University of Cambridge
Adrian comes from Nesodden. He will soon finish the Clinical Programme in Psychology at the University of Oslo. While studying he has been involved in several research projects. In Cambridge, he works on research on positive memories and how they can protect against stress and depression development among young people.
Aisha Lovise Maud Bornø
MPhil History of Art and Architecture at University of Cambridge
Aisha comes from Harstad. She has a Bachelor from Wellesley College. In Cambridge she studies for a Master in Art History. Currently she works with transnationalism, specialising in Norwegian modern art and how it responded to international impulses and movements. Her master's thesis addresses the connection between Emanuel Vigeland's overseas stay and how this influenced his form and expression. Subsequently she also plans to take a PhD in art history at Cambridge.
Anders Smedsrud
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Oxford
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Carl Axel Folkestad
PhD Control and Dynamical Systems at California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
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Christian Marinelli Johansen
PhD Chemistry at California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
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Elin Danielsen Huckerby
PhD English (Criticism and Culture) at University of Cambridge
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MPhil International Relations at University of Oxford
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Emily Ryen Gloinson
MPhil International Relations and Politics at University of Cambridge
Emily is from Oslo. She did her International Baccalaureat (IB) at UWC Adriatic, and she has a Bachelor in Politics and International studies from the University of Warwick. She has been a trainee at the Norwegian delegation for UN organisations in Rome. At Cambridge, Emily focuses on development and international security in East Africa, concentrating on children's post-war experience in northern Uganda. Emily has a strong social commitment and is engaged in Doctors without Borders.
Erlend Owesen
PhD History and Philosophy of Science at University of Cambridge
Erlend is from Oslo and has a Bachelor in Philosophy from the University of Bergen and a Master in Philosophy from Cambridge. In his PhD he wants to contribute in clarifying the relationship between brain activity and psychological phenomenons. As an example, he is investigating whether it makes sense to say that the brain sees, thinks and feels, or that visual impressions, feelings and thoughts are localized in the brain.
Frida Bowe
MPhil Politics (European Politics and Society) at University of Oxford
Frida is from Oslo. She has a Bachelor (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy, Economics and Sociology from Trinity College in Dublin (including one year on exchange to University of Notre Dame in the US). Frida is interested in how economical and political integration have contributed to the peace process in Northern Ireland and other conflict areas in Europe.
Fridtjof Lyse Falk
Master Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University
Fridtjof is from Bergen. He has a Bachelor from Sciences Po in Paris, where he also went on exchange to Emory University in Atlanta. At Harvard he is focusing on Iran and Persian, and he wants to contribute to improving the relationship between Iran and the West.
Gunnar Sveinsson
PhD Mathematics at University of Pennsylvania
Gunnar was born in Iceland, but grew up in Sandnes outside Stavanger. He has a Master in Mathematics from NTNU in Trondheim. In his PhD at Penn he wants to contribute to developing new types of cryptography.
Haakon Fossum Sagbakken
MPhil Russian and East European Studies at University of Oxford
Haakon is from Oslo. He did his International Baccalaureate (IB) at UWC in Singapore, and has a Bachelor from Brown University. He has worked 6 months as an intern for Norway´s delegation to the UN in New York. In Oxford he will, among other things, be learning Russian.
Hallvard Sandven
DPhil Politics at University of Oxford
Hallvard is from Oslo and has a Bachelor in Philosophy and Politics from University of Bristol, a Master in Philosophy from University of Oslo and a research-based Master in Political Theory from Oxford. In his PhD in Oxford he is working with theories about the state and collective self-determination, with a special focus on questions related to immigration.
Ingrid Lager Gotaas
PhD, Neuroscience at University of Cambridge
Ingrid is from Tromsø. She has a Bachelor (Hons) in Neuroscience from University College Cork in Ireland. In her PhD, Ingrid is investigating a family of proteins with roles in processes in brain cells that remove and recycle cell parts and proteins. These proteins might be able to help fight Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. Her PhD is part of a Medical Research Council (MRC) program at the University of Cambridge.
Ingrid Dobloug Roede
Master of Science Architecture Studies (History, Theory and Criticism of Architecture and Art) at MIT
Ingrid is from Oslo. She has a Master in Architecture from The Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO). She has worked as an architect before going to MIT. There she focuses on history, theory and criticism of architecture and art. She has a particular interest in integration of preservation of old buildings in new developments.
Kai Roger Smith Hove
MRes (Master of Research) Drug Discovery and Development at Imperial College London
Kai is from Arendal. He has a Bachelor in Biochemistry from The University of Manchester, with focus on infection, immunology and protein chemistry. As part of his studies he worked one year with clinical development of new medicines against flu and malaria in GSK. Kai wants to work with development of new medicines.
Karoline van Gemst
MSc Pure Mathematics at Imperial College London
Karoline is from Porsgrunn. She initially studied to become a professional dancer in Stockholm, but then made a "small adjustment" and did a Bachelor in Mathematical Physics at the University of Edinburgh. At Imperial College she is doing a Master in Pure Mathematics, focusing on geometry. She is particularly interested in the interaction between algebraic and differential geometry and how it can be used to answer open questions within fundamental physics.
Petter Stene Pettersen
MSc Advanced Computing at Imperial College London
Petter is from Bergen. He has a Bachelor in Computer Science from Queen Mary University in London. At Imperial, Petter is especially interested in learning more about Machine Learning and Robotics. He plays basketball, and have played on teams at Queen Mary and Imperial.
Tellef Solbakk Raabe
MPhil in Sociology (The Sociology of Media and Culture) at University of Cambridge
Tellef is from Ålesund. He has two Bachelor degrees from the University of Bergen, one in Media Studies and one in Organisational Psychology. Alongside studying Tellef is a musician, and he recently released an album. In Cambridge he is investigating Norwegian newspaper commentators power and influence in Norwegian politics
Vira Dhaliwal
PhD Mechanical Engineering (MechE) at Massachussets Institute of Technology
Vira is of Norwegian and Malaysian-Indian origin, and is from Nittedal. He has a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from University of Memphis, a Master in Aerospace Engineering from University of Michigan and a Research Master in Fluid Mechanics from von Karman Institute in Brussels. His research at MIT is looking at the physics of droplet infection in the spreading of infectious diseases.
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PhD Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics at University of Cambridge
Øyvind is from Oslo. He has a Master in Mathematics and Physics from Imperial College followed by Part III in Cambridge. In his PhD Øyvind is looking at the consequences of breaking time-reversal symmetry in statistical physics. The motivation for this is to examine whether physics can explain the processes of evolution in nature.


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Whakatane police officer and former Bay of Plenty Steamer Constable Dean Oswald stripped down to his underwear to rescue three young swimmers stuck in a rip in Ohope.
Mr Oswald was on duty as part of an Ohope summer patrol on Wednesday night.
Just before 8pm, he and his two colleagues were about to finish work when they were notified three people were stuck in a rip opposite the Ohope Golf Club. As there was no easy beach access nearby, Mr Oswald got hold of a quad bike and raced along the beach.
"I headed towards the Ohiwa Harbour mouth. It must have been about 500m to 1km when I came across an upset man and an aunty who were pointing and saying `my boys, my boys'. I jumped on top of the bike and could see a hand up in the water so I stripped down to my jocks and jumped in.''
Mr Oswald said the people on the beach had called other family members and two relatives came down to the beach with lifejackets. They followed Mr Oswald into the surf.
"The closest kid was about 40m out and it was quite a rough sea. At that point, I'd only seen the two kids and didn't realise their uncle was in the water as well. The three of us headed into the water, we got to the first kid, gave him a life jacket and strapped him in it. The other two were behind me and got to the other boy. The kid I was with kept saying 'my uncle, my uncle', that's when I realised there was a man out there.''
Mr Oswald said the man was "pretty much face-up'' and wasn't in a good way.
"I handed the kid over to the other two. I basically just went out to the other man who was in a state, he wasn't responding to me at all. He wasn't dead, but any longer and he would not have been a happy chappy.''
When Mr Oswald managed to get the man back to the beach, he was sick and brought up a lot of sea water.
"The kids had gone out for a swim and were caught in a rip for about 20 minutes. They realised they weren't getting anywhere and their uncle went in to get them and they all just got separated _ it all just went pear-shaped. The two family members that helped out, it was good of them to come out.''
The Whakatane Coastguard and a local helicopter operator assisted at the scene and the three were airlifted to Whakatane Hospital.
Mr Oswald said it was just one of those unfortunate things that can happen. He visited the people rescued while they were in hospital and said he was greeted by a hug from the uncle and was also thanked by the two boys.
As well as being a Bay of Plenty Steamer from 1986 to 1997, Mr Oswald has been involved in Surf Lifesaving since childhood.
Acting Senior Sergeant Steve Collins said Mr Oswald did an awesome job.
"We're fairly certain that his actions have saved somebody's life. I think it's brilliant what he's done. He put himself in danger's way to save these people.''
Whakatane Hospital communications manager Diana Marriott said three people had been airlifted to the hospital after near drownings at Ohope. A 36-year-old Hastings man and an 11-year-old boy from Christchurch were both treated and discharged that night, while a 13-year-old boy from Manurewa was admitted and discharged yesterday.


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FRANKFURT: Volkswagen Chief Executive Matthias Mueller had no knowledge of the carmaker's diesel emissions cheating scandal, Germany's Bild am Sonntag newspaper said, citing a report by Jones Day, the lawfirm tasked with investigating the scandal.
Mueller found out about Volkswagen's emissions cheating software on Sept. 18, 2015, when U.S. regulators revealed the German carmaker had faked pollution tests, Bild am Sonntag reported.
Mueller, who was Chief Executive of VW's sportscar division Porsche before the Diesel scandal erupted, was elevated to the position of Volkswagen Group's Chief Executive a week later on Sept. 25, and tasked with turning the firm around.
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The organization was eventually taken down with the combined efforts of Bruce Wayne and the Gotham City Police Department; while Grimes was eventually captured by Batman.
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text: Home Fresh Scoops Erich Gonzales: 'Wala po akong boyfriend, totoo 'yun' Erich Gonzales: 'Wala po akong boyfriend, totoo 'yun' Erich Gonzales insists she and Enrique Gil are not a couple. BY BERNIE FRANCO FRESH SCOOPS 3/5/2011 1:49 AM Save Amidst the persistent rumors claiming that Erich Gonzales is already in a relationship with Enrique Gil, the actress stressed that she is single and that Enrique never courted her. Erich also revealed that she made it clear to Enrique that she is not prepared for a relationship because she wants to prioritize her career. "Basta po alam naman niya 'yon sabi ko talaga sa kanya friends lang, ayoko po ng boyfriend… friends lang," Erich explained at the pocket press conference of her next teleserye, the Filipino adaptation of the telenovela hit Maria la del Barrio.She continued that she and Enrique became friends because of the youth-oriented show ShoutOut but nothing romantic ensued. "Hindi ko po alam. Wala naman po talaga [kaming relasyon]. Once and for all sana malinaw na we're just friends po talaga and that's the truth. Hindi ko po alam kung bakit ganon," she said. "Wala po akong boyfriend, totoo 'yon."In her upcoming teleserye, Erich will reunite with onscreen partner Enchong Dee and will have the chance to work again with Angel Aquino. The three of them have all been part of the previous teleserye, Magkaribal. In Maria la del Barrio, Erich will reprise the role that was formerly portrayed by Mexican superstar Thalia. Erich said that she feels pressured and excited at the same time about the role. "Sobrang nakakaba talaga and pressured of course but binigyan kami ng chance ng ABS-CBN ulit so hindi namin sila bibiguin. Talagang we'll give it our best talaga po." In preparation for the role, Erich changed her hair style and color to imbibe the original character's look.Erich will also work with top director Rory B. Quintos, whom she worked before in the film Love Me Again. She also shared that it was Direk Rory, who told her back then to be patient until her break would arrive. "Talagang I'll never forget the day na sinabi niya sakin na, 'Be patient. Maghintay ka lang kasi darating 'yung time mo.' And ito na 'yon, after niyang sinabi 'yon dumating 'yung Katorse and tuloy-tuloy na 'yon," she shared. Tags: Celebrity 0 SHOW COMMENTS


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Israeli baseball team heading home after Japan defeat
Israel squad - and their 'Mensch on the Bench' mascot suffer tournament exit.
Israel ended its Cinderella run at the World Baseball Classic, after losing to Japan's national team at home in Tokyo.
More than 40,000 fans packed the Tokyo Dome on Wednesday to cheer the home team to an 8-3 victory over Israel. The game remained scoreless until the sixth inning when Japan scored five runs.
Israel, who have been backed by their lifesize 'Mensch on the Bench' mascot, won its first game in the second round of the quadrennial tournament against Cuba by a score of 4-1, and then dropped a rematch with the Netherlands, 12-2.
Japan, with a tournament record of 6-0, and the Netherlands will advance from Pool E to the finals in Los Angeles, and meet the top two teams from the Pool F games currently being played in San Diego.
Israel was the lowest-ranked team to qualify for the showcase tournament, coming in at 41st in the world. But last week in the first round, the Israelis squeaked past third-ranked South Korea, 2-1, in extra innings, outscored fourth-ranked Taiwan, 15-7, and defeated ninth-ranked the Netherlands, 4-2, to finish first in Pool A with a 3-0 record.
This is the first year that Israel has qualified for the tournament. In 2012, its inaugural WBC squad narrowly missed advancing past the qualifiers.
Most of the players are American Jews, among them several former major leaguers. WBC rules state that players who are eligible for citizenship of a country may play on its team. Jews and their grandchildren, and the grandchildren's spouses, have the right to become Israeli citizens.
The team appeared on the field at each game for the national anthem of Israel, Hatikvah, with matching blue kippot.


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Since the release of Update 1.2 for Tom Clancy's The Division many player strategies have changed. Now, with the introduction of the Toughness stat, players are focusing a lot more on their build's durability – specifically how long it can "tank" damage in the endgame content.
To better assist with that, one Division player has put together a helpful rundown showing how to get the ultimate tank build. For those players who want to survive for as long as possible, soaking up damage for their team, this is likely to be the best place to start.
As one might expect the main areas of focus for this ultimate tank build are armor, stamina, and mod slots. Both stamina and armor will add to a player's toughness rating, and the extra mod slot makes it so the player can add on even more armor or stamina. It's also possible to boost skill power or DPS with the mod slots, but those with a solid primary weapon should have no problem in that area.
The other key components to the tank build are the Tactician Gear Set and the Final Measure Gear set. With a four-piece Tactician set and a two-piece Final Measure set, the player should be able to boost their skill power way up and the Final Measure set will increase their resilience to exotic damage (fire, explosions, etc.). Essentially, the added skill power helps keep damage mitigation abilities flowing regularly, further adding to the build's tanking.
If done right a player should be able to hit 600+ Toughness, but there are some caveats. Since the focus is on Toughness, the player will obviously not be the primary DPS member of the team. Instead their focus will be on drawing as much attention as they can, while also healing and buffing their teammates using the First Aid (Overdose) and Smart Cover abilities.
Make sure to check out Reddit user sir_grumpsalot_'s post for full details on his tank build.
With the release of the Update 1.2, it appears The Division has received the shot in the arm that it so badly needed. Better loot drops, more PvE content, and a new Dark Zone bracket have seemingly helped increase the longevity of the game, and given players more things to chase. Not everyone needs to focus on this tank build, but with at least one high Toughness player on the team, the new Clear Sky Incursion will likely be that much easier.
What type of Division build do you like to run? Do you think that a high Toughness build is viable in The Division?
Tom Clancy's The Division is out now for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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By Pastor Mark Taylor
"Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision! For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision." (Joel 3:14)
It is natural for everyone, everywhere, during their lives to be in the valleys of hard times in their life. In other times they may be on the mountain tops of victory, renewal and rest. Mountains and valleys are connected and it is important to understand how the personal mountains and valleys of life are important to you. As Christians and children of God, it is His will that we make good decisions in the valleys of life and enjoy more mountain top experiences.
The mountain top experiences are where you appreciate what you have and you reflect on what is important. It is the place where you have reached a goal and you achieved success. It is a place we all what to be. It is a place of contentment and peace. A mountain is not a place to escape reality, but a healthy place to just relax and rest, pray, reflect, trust, and be thankful for what God has given you. Our Lord often went to the mountain to spend time with His Heavenly Father. "And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray." (Matthew 14:23).
Moving from a valley to a mountain requires that you make good decisions and plant good seeds so you will have a good harvest. When someone gets ready to plant a new crop it is important to remove the weeds and things from the past seasons. "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will take the heart of stone out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh." (Ezekiel 36:26). The good seeds will not grow if your heart is not right. Make sure you have a real relationship with the Lord Jesus, and that you are not just playing church. Ask the Lord to "give you a new heart".
Nothing is more exciting than leaving the valley and moving to the mountain. But you can't get to the mountain without leaving some things behind. You can get out of a valley sooner, when you manage to get outside of yourself. Bitterness and unforgiveness are to heavy to carry with you on this trip. When you get to your mountain top you will find love and peace which will replace those things you left behind in the valley.
Whether you are in the valley or on your way to the mountain top, it is important that you follow the Lord's example of doing good. Don't stop doing good things just because you are in a valley. Don't stop coming to Church. Don't stop giving to God's work. Don't stop using your gifts and abilities to serve the Lord Jesus.
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith." (Galatians 6:9-10). For every act of kindness and love given, a life of love will be returned. For each seed of encouragement given to another, encouragement will return. "Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days." (Ecclesiastes 11:1). Good decisions and being good to others will get you out of the valley and bring you to the next mountain quicker.
To get to the mountain top more quickly and experience and feel the presence of God, we must put time and effort into walking out of the valley. We have to spend time reading the Bible and listening to tapes and programs that lift up the Lord. "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." (2 Timothy 2:15)
A sensible vision is like looking at a map. It is a practical way to help you get where you want to go. You need to read, memorize, and pray verses like this one: "Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes." (Mark 9:23). Some people have a "fearful" vision that they see and it keeps them from achieving the things in life they want to accomplish. You are always creating a vision of your future whether you are aware of it or not. It is either a fearful vision, or a faith vision. And it's just a question of which vision you follow. A personal mountain is a victory over fear. Fear blocks you, but the truth helps you succeed. "I will lift up my eyes to the hills From whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth." (Psalm 121:1-2)
Each day is given to us a new opportunity to move out of your valley. Each day is an opportunity to move forward to a mountain top. The thoughts, deeds, dreams, and efforts of today will provide tomorrow's trip out of the valley. To neglect the opportunity given to us today, will delay our reaching the next mountain top.. There will be no better time to begin than at this current moment. If you are in the "Valley of Decision", it is time to make the decision to move forward.
You have to make the right decisions when you are in the valley if you want to get the right results in the future. Many people are in the "Valley of Decision". The problem is that they continue to make the wrong choices, over and over again. Learn from your experiences in your valley as you leave it. Try not to repeat the things that brought you into this valley. If you are not sure why things are not going right for you, get Godly counsel and listen to preachers and other speakers about finding out God's way of doing things that will bring you success. Read books and listen to CD's from people who have been in the valley and were able to walk out and head to the mountain top.
Today you may be in a "Valley of Decision". What you do in your valley of decision is up to you. The Lord Jesus wants to help you and be your partner, your friend, and your Savior. Take some time visiting with Him in His Word and in His presence in prayer. He is waiting for you on the mountain top.