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Jim Johnston returns to The Thunderbolt to perform his new album 'After All The Wishing…' with full backing track delivering the full sonic experience!
'After All The Wishing…' is the brand new album from Ex-Monk & Canatella front person Jim Johnston. Released on CD on his own imprint Rattlewatch Records and features members of The The, The Pop Group & Hysterical Injury. The Album was recorded & mixed through 2013 & 2014 with the help of Swindon producer Stu Rowe (XTC, Colour The Atlas, Future Sound Of London).
"Chaotic glee, sinister whispers and genre popping rock 'n' roll swirl to head-spinning effect!"-MOJO
"A modern day successor to Scary Monsters."- The Quietus
"A sprawling twisted masterpiece!"- Louder Than War
"Brace yourself for the weird and wonderful!"- Bristol Live Magazine
"Both weird and intoxicating, dangerously attractive and unlike anything you have heard before.In the right light it would be easy to convince yourself that this is actually a long lost album from Bowie's Berlin years and there are not many albums that you can say that about." - The Rock & Roll Report
Bristol based one man elctro-kraut-blues-rock star.
Charlton Lane is the brainchild of one Chris Mitchard. Butcher by day, Rock and Roll animal by night! Lead singer and guitarist of the West Country's sleaziest garage rockers, The Dynamite Pussy Club.
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Are You An Infidelity Stat?
If you need any more evidence that monogamy is a failed, non-instinctual human construct, check out the infidelity statistics above, from this study published by the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy in August, 2013.
The numbers are stunning. If monogamy was truly the way we were MEANT to be, then why are we so prone to infidelity?
Someone might protest, saying the reason infidelity is so rampant is because we are all God-less heathens. We are sinful, so what do you expect?
But maybe there is another answer. Maybe we, as a species, are naturally promiscuous. Maybe we were not meant to be monogamous.
Perhaps the most telling statistic in the entire list above is the percentage of men and/or women who say they would have an affair if they knew they would never get caught. The percentage is virtually the same for both genders, approximately 70 percent!!!
So almost three quarters of all those surveyed admitted they would be interested in having sex with others if it didn't mean the end of their marriage. Yes, I changed the wording slightly, but that's what people are afraid of. The same survey proves it, showing that the percentage of marriages that survive after the discovery of infidelity is only 31%. So clearly, this is the big fear. Discovered infidelity will usually mean the end of a marriage, and often, tragically, a wonderful relationship.
The survey also shows, that despite this fear of getting caught, approximately 55% of males and females admitted to committing infidelity in at least one relationship, marriage or otherwise.
I took this snapshot of the Ashley Madison 'infidelity site' as I was writing this. Notice the over 22 million anonymous users! The founder of the site, Noel Biderman, gives an interesting TEDx talk on how he got started and why major universities are interested in their data, found HERE.
So we really don't want monogamy, folks. We really don't. Yes, we want love. We want partnership. There are some, of course, who have made monogamy work. But most of us, both male and female, don't want to be limited to exploring sexuality and intimacy with only one person. This makes perfect sense on many levels. Anyone who has had more than one intimate partner in life will tell you that each intimate encounter has a different "flavor" and leads to new realizations about yourself. The variety enlarges us. The connections broaden us. There's no argument that we all have the capacity to love—to really romantically love—more than one person in our lifetime. And if that is true, then surely we can fall romantically in love with more than one person at a time.
Yet this reality is often denied by those caught in infidelity. They say they have either fallen out of love with their old partner and into love with the new, or they only cheated for the sex. Really? Why can't we admit that we are romantically attracted to more than one person. It's okay.
Are you an infidelity stat? What would your confidential survey answers be? It is natural to feel loving sexual attraction to others. Lots of people in this crowded world of ours are likely to appeal to our spectrum of characteristics, each perhaps in a slightly different way.
What if we changed the some of the questions above? Would you be open to intimacy with others if your partner/spouse convinced you that they were genuinely okay with "sharing" you, and that such sharing (both ways) wouldn't threaten your relationship? Yes or no? Even a 'maybe' would be a good start.
Embracing a framework that allows for a different experience of love and living than monogamy provides—a framework that shuns the cultural myths, like our problem with infidelity, which hurt, shame and bind us—begins with dialogue. That is our purpose.


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Merrion Group and C Group Developments, joint developers of Chivers House on Windsor Bridge Road, are proposing to replace the existing commercial warehouse on the site with a much-needed residential scheme.
The site is currently used for temporary storage but the new scheme will create approximately 92 new residential units in Bath. The proposals include a mix of 1-bed, 2-bed and studio apartments which are suitable for first time buyers. The development will also, through a land donation from the developers, enable Bath and North East Somerset Council to realise their ambitions for a Sustainable Transport Route (STR) running out of the city centre to the west of the city. A former railway bridge to the rear of the site, which is currently not accessible to the public, could be opened for pedestrians and cyclists. A public open space to the east of the site fronting on to Windsor Bridge Road could link the new STR and the reopened bridge with the popular Two Tunnels Cycle Route.
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text: Music, sports, entertainment, and politics--from Hollywood to Washington there are prominent women making a mark on the world today. And a media-rich society chronicles their every move for fans to follow. But what does it mean to be a girl who follows God and not just the latest popular public figures? In God Girl, bestselling author and teen mentor Hayley DiMarco will help girls make sense of it all as she points them to who they are, who they are becoming, and who God made them to be.God Girl will help girls know what it means to be a woman of God in every area of life--with their thoughts, in their actions, and as they make daily choices about friends, fashion, faith, and everything in between. It's sure to be an instant classic.


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text: Tatiana, our artistic director, traveled and toured in Bulgaria this summer with our friends-in-song Libana. What a culturally alive time they had! When Tania came back she had new songs for us to work on, including the beautiful and mischevious Trendafilcheto, which is sung in a dialect. The lyrics translate roughly as: Donna is beautiful like a carnation. A boys says to her "If you marry me, I'll buy you an embroidered dress at the market, and yellow shoes, and I will watch you wear them." Oh my!


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Devon Levi is a 15-year-old goalie with the Lac-St-Louis Midget AAA Lions. He's poised to break the Quebec Midget league record for most shutouts in a season. And he's smart. Last year he won six academic achievement awards at West Island College in Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
Star Midget AAA goalie bears striking resemblance to idol Carey Price
Devon Levi is approached by total strangers in restaurants who say his resemblance to super-star Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price is uncanny.
What the strangers don't realize is that the 15-year-old from Dollard-des-Ormeaux is on his way to becoming a star goalie in his own right.
Levi was recruited by the Lac-St-Louis Midget AAA Lions at the beginning of the season when he was still 14. In his rookie year, he is poised to break the Quebec Midget league's shutout record for one season. With five shutouts so far, he is currently tied with Corey Crawford, now playing with the Chicago Blackhawks, who has held the record since 2000.
Levi excels equally in the classroom as a student at West Island College in Dollard-des-Ormeaux. Last year, headmaster Michel Lafrance presented him with six top academic achievement awards in math, science, history, music, French and Spanish. When Levi and science partner Jordan Kravitz entered the Montreal Regional Science and Technology Fair, also last year, they won the McGill University Mechanical Engineering Award and the McGill Physics Award.
Levi's dad Laurent played hockey in his native France. Levi's younger brother James, also an A student at WIC, plays defence with the Peewee AA Vipers. Impromptu practices have been known to break out in the family basement with younger brother shooting on big brother's net.
The Montreal Gazette met with Levi and his mom Eta Yacowar during lunch hour at WIC, last week. Yacowar said Levi's goaltending talents were already being flagged when he was eight years old and playing in the atom league.
MG: Who is your hockey idol and why?
DL: Carey Price. I met him when I was 10 years old. It was one of the best days of my life. He was so outgoing with me. I try to base my game on his calm style. He's always in front of the puck and always in control.
MG: You are the youngest player on the Lions' team. How are you treated?
DL: They treat me like their little brother. They take care of me. If a player rushes me on net, they defend me. I wouldn't be where I am now without my teammates' help and the fantastic coaches.
MG: For the last three summers you have gone to Florida for training camp and worked goalie coach Rob Tallas, who coaches Florida Panther goalie and former Montrealer Roberto Luongo. Last summer, you had the opportunity to hit the ice with NHL players. What have you learned from those experiences?
DL: The training in Florida is at a very high level. You learn different things than you do in Montreal. I actually met Luongo in Florida. His advice to me was to block out all other distractions and focus only on the puck. A lot of the NHL players who (occasionally) come here to train used to play with the Lions. The Lions coaches are amazing and the NHL players don't forget that. Playing with them was great hockey!
MG: So what is the skill set of a great goalie?
DL: People think being a good goalie is about physicality and speed, but everything about being a goalie takes place in your head. When the puck comes towards you, you say 'watch what I can do'. It gives you confidence. You can't be scared of the puck. If you are, it hurts. The second you feel doubt or fear, you start to float away. Losing becomes easier.
MG: With practice every day and two games a week, when do you have time for homework or just relaxing with friends?
DL: Free time is limited. I don't have much time to study, but the hours that I do have, I use well. I hang out with friends at school and I go to some parties, but not all of them. Hockey is worth the sacrifice.
MG: There is a lot of pressure on you to break that record. To become a star. How do you deal with it?
DL: I take all that pressure and put it on the shooter. I don't think about breaking the record. That's not my motivation for playing. I play for my teammates, so that we can work together and win.
MG: You could choose to take the academic path or the hockey path. What are your plans?
DL: I want to take both paths because I love hockey and academics equally. (Former NHL goalie) Ken Dryden played hockey and was a lawyer. I want to go as far as I can with my hockey and I want to be a surgeon.


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Silver hits another record at Rs 68,600
Continuing its record setting spree, silver spurted by Rs 2,300 to trade at fresh high of Rs 68,600 per kg today, largely in tandem with a firming global trend amid pick up in domestic demand.
On the other hand, gold held steady at prevailing level of Rs 22,060 per 10 grams in restricted activity, despite it soaring to record highs in global market.
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Silver hits another record at Rs 68,600
Silver coins followed suit and spurted by Rs 2,000 to record level of Rs 74,000 for buying and Rs 74,500 for selling of 100 pieces.
Sentiments remained bullish as buying activity gathered momentum after silver in overseas market gained 1.5 per cent to $45.95 an ounce, a highest level since 1980.
Gold advanced to trade at record $1,508.28 an ounce, as a weaker dollar and concern about debt and faster inflation spurred demand for an alternative investment.
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Silver hits another record at Rs 68,600
On the domestic front, silver ready shot up by Rs 2,300 to trade at fresh high of Rs 68,600 per kg and weekly-based delivery by Rs 2,435 to Rs 67,490 per kg.
However, gold 99.9 and 99.5 per purity held steady at Rs 22,060 and Rs 21,940 per 10 grams, while sovereigns traded flat at Rs 18,000 per piece of eight grams in restricted buying at existing higher levels.


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Geert Wilders's promise to bring a populist "revolution" to Europe fell flat on Wednesday night after his anti-immigrant Party for Freedom failed to live up to supporters' expectations in a closely-watched Dutch general election.
The possibility that the far-Right firebrand could become the largest party in the Dutch parliament had sent tremors through Europe's political establishment in recent days fearing yet further destabilisation following the UK vote for Brexit and the election of Donald Trump.
In the event Mr Wilders won just 20 seats, according to several exit polls, and was soundly beaten by Mark Rutte, the incumbent centre-Right Dutch prime minister, whose VVD Party was on track to becoming the largest party in the Netherlands 150-seat parliament with 33 seats.
The CDA and centrist Democrats 66 tied for third with 19 each, data provided by the ANP news agency showed.
Even though Mr Rutte's total was 8 seats below 2012, the clear vote in favour of his ruling VVD party was welcomed by leading figures from across the EU's political establishment which is seeking to reboot the European Union after Brexit.
This article continues at [UK Telegraph] Dutch election result: Mark Rutte sees off Geert Wilders challenge as Netherlands rejects far-Right


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Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) yesterday said it would acquire a 49 percent stake in a Myanmar airline, the latest foray into the potentially lucrative Southeast Asian market that is rapidly opening up.
"ANA Group will invest US$25 million for AWA [Asian Wings Airways] as part of its stated strategy of expanding into new international markets," ANA Holdings — the parent of one of Japan's major airlines — said in a statement.
"As part of the investment, ANA will also work with AWA to improve its operational and on-time performance and support its expansion into markets outside Myanmar," the company said.
"The acquisition of the stake in AWA represents the first investment in a Myanmar-based commercial carrier by a foreign airline," it said.
"ANA intends to capture an increasing share of the fast-growing Asian airline market and this investment in AWA will support that strategic goal," it added.
Shares in ANA Holdings fell 0.47 percent to ¥208 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange yesterday after reports of the deal.
The formal announcement came after the Tokyo bourse closed, with the benchmark Nikkei index having shed 0.69 percent.
In October last year, ANA restarted direct flights from Narita to Yangon after a 12-year hiatus. It will employ larger aircraft and make the currently three-flights-a-week service daily from the end of next month.
Asian Wings, based in the commercial hub of Yangon, operates domestic flights connecting 13 cities. It will begin an international service in October on a route connecting Yangon and Chiang Mai, Thailand.
The Myanmar carrier is considered a mid-tier player in an industry packed with nine airlines, including the government-run Myanmar Airways.


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It's Giving Tuesday! Where you can help EcoAdapt make adaptation happen!
Not to be confused with Voting Tuesday, which might mean less adaptation if we don't all work together.
To help offset the impact of the election on adaptation progress, consider making a gift to EcoAdapt, your friends in the adaptation trenches. We're here when you need us, but right now, we need you. #AdaptationTrenches #GivingTuesday #EcoAdapt


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Established in late 2016, Alantra's Stockholm office covers the Nordic M&A market. To further enable the rapid growth path, we are now looking for new talents to join the team. As an addition to the Nordic Investment Banking team, you will work in a highly entrepreneurial and inspiring environment, and we can promise direct deal exposure in exciting cross-border projects from day one.


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This morning, Penn announced Geoffrey Garrett will be the new dean of the Wharton School, effective July 1.
Garrett, who is currently a dean and professor of business at the Australian School of Business at the University of New South Wales, was a former faculty member in Wharton's management department from 1995-1997. He will replace Thomas Robertson, who has held the position since 2007.
Garrett, a former Fulbright Scholar, completed his masters and doctoral degrees in political science at Duke University after graduating with honors from the Australian National University. He has authored and co-edited three books and writ ten over 40 scholarly articles.
"[Geoff] has a deep understanding of Wharton's distinctive mission and a compelling vision for the role of business schools in an era of rapid change and globalization," President Amy Gutmann said.
"[He] has unique experience in international business and business education and is absolutely the right person to partner with Wharton faculty, students, staff and alumni to take the School to even greater heights."
Prior to his arrival at the University of New South Wales, Garrett held many distinguished positions around the world. He served as dean of the Business School at the University of Sydney and as founding CEO of the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. Earlier, he served as president of the Pacific Council on International Policy in Los Angeles.
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With more mental health screening in the works for schools around the nation, there will be more kids at risk for getting the wrong kind of interventions, being funneled through the mental health system of evaluation, diagnosis and prescriptions -- too many prescriptions.
Psychotropic medications such as Zoloft, Paxil and Lexapro, to name a few, are antidepressants, but often are used off-label (not FDA-approved) to treat conditions such as anxiety, agitation, intrusive thinking and aggression in people with autism, mood disorders and ADHD. Some side effects include suicidal ideation, blunting of emotions, uninhibited behaviors, aggression, drowsiness and weight gain.
Prescriptions are written to to treat symptoms, while the underlying problems are understood pathologically, and if treated with medication can fester and manifest in other problematic ways that require even more services, more types of drugs.
The most effective therapy for the majority of our kids is a distraction, a mentor, a club, a place to feel safe, purposeful. Less of the clinical and more of the practical down-to-earth, humane kind of intervention is more efficacious, healthier both mentally and physically.
We have a moral imperative to consider our overzealous use of medication and its ramifications.
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Defyrus' collaboration with NIAID's OBRA involves the funding and prosecution of the full range of IND-enabling Therapeutic Development Services that include: planning, prosecuting and analysis of in vivo safety, biodistribution and toxicology studies for DEF201. To date, the pilot and principle safety studies have been completed at SRI International (Palo Alto, CA) under NIAID contract.
Under a Non-clinical Evaluation Agreement signed March 12, 2009 and then extended March 4, 2011, Defyrus is collaborating with NIAID's DMID group to comprehensively evaluate the in vivo efficacy of both DEF201 and Aderon™ against a wide variety of biodefence and public health viral pathogens. Under the terms of the agreement, Defyrus provides DEF201 to various NIAID contractors who evaluate it for efficacy in well characterized animal models of human disease. To date, Defyrus has completed over 55 in vivo studies in various animal species providing a wealth of efficacy and safety data on seven viral families. These promising results have been published jointly with Defyrus and NIAID's contractors at the Institute for Antiviral Research, Utah State University in various scientific publications (see publications section). This efficacy data informs the upcoming IND filing for DEF201.
Under a Collaborative Research and Development Agreement signed, March 11, 2011 with the Virology Division of USAMRIID, Defyrus is investigating a series of in vivo efficacy studies with Aderon™ as a potential prophylactic against Togaviruses in combination with various DoD vaccines. The initial results of this collaboration were presented at the 10th Annual ASM Biodefense and Emerging Disease Research Meeting in Washington, DC.
Under a Collaborative Research Agreement, signed March 29, 2010, Defyrus and the Special Pathogens Branch of PHAC have evaluated the efficacy of our drug candidates for the treatment of severe hemorrhagic fever diseases such as Ebola or Lassa Fever viruses These studies have provided IND-enabling efficacy results illustrating excellent survival data in multiple animal models of Ebola infection (Zaire strain). ZMAb is advancing toward clinical evaluations under the direction of LeafBio (see Products page).
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed September 19, 2008 and a Collaborative Research Agreement signed June 1, 2009, DRDC funds and prosecutes the evaluation of DEF201 against various Alphaviruses (e.g. Eastern Equine Encephalitis) at DRDC's facilities. Earlier pioneering work with DEF201 against Western Equine Encephalitis conducted at DRDC has been published (Wu et al, 2007 Virology 369: 206-213).
Defyrus' collaboration with NUHS involves funding from Defence Innovative Research Programme (Defence Research and Technology Office; DIRP grant approved Nov 16, 2011) to conduct in vivo efficacy of DEF201 against Dengue, Chikungunya and Enterovirus 71 (EV-71) at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore.


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Alice's New Book. And Other Tales. With Forty-Seven Page Illustrations.
London: Frederick Warne, 'Now and Then' Juvenile series (New York: Scribner, Welford and Armstrong), [c.1875]. Hardcover. 96pp. At each opening there is a short tale in large print, facing the picture which illustrates it. Many of the images are striking, and many of the stories are intriguing, whether fantastic, domestic, or pietistic. Contents very clean, surprisingly fresh, though with small ink spots to top corner of the first three pages, and a few faint marks elsewhere. New endpapers. 187 x 137mm, in the original binding of green cloth, decorated and titled in black, front board title set in a gilt square. Firm and bright, with a few slight marks. A little treasure, and a very nice copy. Very Good+. Item #18753010
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Earlier this month, I shared with you "How I Get Blog Post Ideas: Anime & Manga Edition". One of the things that I mentioned in that post is to "write down your ideas in a notebook." This method is the one that I use the most and is the most effective method for me.
Just after the New Year, I began to feel that my blog was becoming stagnant. My notebook was filled with blog post ideas, but none of them evoked enough enthusiasm for me to turn them into blog posts.
I contemplated various ways on how to make my blog posts more entertaining. And so I wracked and wracked and wracked my brain until it buzzed, and before I knew it, I have written some pretty entertaining ideas. I was so relieved that I almost cried.
And so I rolled my sleeves and started turning these ideas into blog posts. But lo and behold! I got another wonderful idea. Because of the nature of these posts, I didn't think that they would fit my blogging style at all. They were too ridiculous, too over-the-top, and most especially too Otaku-ish! So what did I do? Simple. I created an alter-ego who is an Otaku Master running her own Otaku School.
The Birth of an Alter-Ego and an Otaku School
From that moment on, Cross-shishou was born. "Shishou" (師匠) is "Master" or "Teacher" in Japanese. Cross-shishou aims to share her vast wealth of Otaku knowledge to eager students who are aiming to achieve enlightenment the Otaku Way. I decided to name her Otaku School Fujinsei Kempo. "Kempo" or kenpou (拳法) is a common way to refer to many Japanese martial arts.
Achieving Enlightenment the Otaku Way
The first post that I published in my Fujinsei Kempo Series was "5 Techniques to Achieve Zen State the Otaku Way for Beginners". It got decent feedback on its first day. So I published a second post titled "10 Little Everyday Things You Can Do To Be More Otaku For Beginners". I was surprised, greatly surprised, by the amazing response I got by that second post. Within the first hour after it was posted, it received more likes than I ever received for a post in a day; it was re-blogged by fellow bloggers; and most importantly, it received plenty of enthusiastic comments. I was ecstatic! Up until now, "10 Little Everyday Things You Can Do To Be More Otaku For Beginners" remains one of the most popular posts in my Fujinsei Kempo Series.
The Freedom to Write About Almost Anything & Everything
Writing as Cross-shishou relieves me of any responsibility regarding the posts I write in the Fujinsei Kempo Series, no matter how ridiculous they are. It also gives me the freedom to stretch my creative imagination and to write about the most over-the-top things that I can think of regarding anime and manga. Because of this freedom, ideas are endless. I can write about almost anything and everything, so long as they're about anime, manga, and the Otaku life.
The Importance of Having Fun When Blogging
Don't get me wrong. I'm not an expert in the Otaku life, but I know enough to give you that impression, especially when I write as Cross-shishou. What's more, writing these ridiculous, laugh-out-loud Fujinsei Kempo posts are so MUCH FUN!!! Because I'm having fun, I don't get tired writing them.
I think that enjoyment is important, especially if you are planning to blog for a long time. I've only been blogging about anime and manga here at Fujinsei for a year, but I've blogged about other topics longer than that. Unfortunately, I terminated my previous blogs (mostly about literature and, ahem, my personal life) because I stopped enjoying myself.
Writing blog posts gradually felt like a chore, and sadly I began to resent it. What's the point of blogging if I don't even enjoy it? I'm not even getting paid for what I'm doing, so what's the point? And so I deleted those previous blogs, but I never gave up on the idea of blogging. After a few years of trial and error, I finally created this anime and manga blog Fujinsei.
If I never built this blog, I would never have thought about creating the Fujinsei Kempo Series which now contains some of the most popular posts in my blog. Writing for this series has helped me exercise my creativity and explore blog post-writing methods that I never tried before. And most importantly, I have a blast every time I write these outrageous posts.
Don't Be Afraid to Try New Things
So I guess what I want you to take away from this post is to not be afraid of trying new things when it comes to blogging. I made a gamble when I decided to create the completely original Fujinsei Kempo Series instead of just sticking to tried-and-true methods of writing anime reviews and blogging challenges, but that gamble paid off and I'm still reaping the benefits. I'm not saying that I acquired an instant million readers because of this series, but over a hundred views per day and regular comments are not bad for a personal blogger who just started this blog a year ago.
So what do you think? Do you feel that blogging has helped you go beyond your creative imagination? Are you having fun blogging or do you feel like it has become a chore? Are you willing to try new things, all for the sake of developing your blogging skills?
That's it for today, folks. I wish you a great weekend. Enjoy. Cheers!
-Arria Cross
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The Reel Paddling Film Festival kicks off its 2017 world tour with the Premiere on February 23rd, 2017. ALL proceeds from the night will be donated to Project Canoe!
The Complete Paddler is proud to host Rapid Media's 12th annual Reel Paddling Film Festival that showcases some of the best paddling films in the world. This international competition begins in Toronto, ON, hosted by The Complete Paddler, before beginning its year-long tour across the globe and screening to over 30,000 outdoor enthusiasts and their families.
The festival recognizes the best paddling films in a series of categories like best whitewater kayaking film, best canoeing film, best fishing film etc. It aims to inspire more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle.
One hundred percent of the night's proceeds will be going directly to Project Canoe. Project Canoe will be present at the event to promote and educate patrons on the long-running program.
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Alert! Nuclear Drill or False Flag Operation on New York City 4/24-4/26?
Is "Operation Gotham Shield" a Military Nuclear Exercise or a False Flag Attack on America like so many rumor happened on 911, Sandy Hook and even the Oklahoma City Bombing or is one of the many other rumors like Solar Flares tied to power outages what is really at the core of this unprecedented drill by the Military right at the Heart of US Soil; New York City?
Between April 24th and April 26th (2017) an alleged Nuclear Exercise is set to happen in New York City and several other locations, but most likely was underway for days before. Could this be a False Flag, a Drill or are Agents Right now trying to Foil a Terrorist or Nation State Plot?
Sort through the Videos and Links and you decide, but this is surely a massively under reported advent that has left many of the informed overly wary of these transpiring days.
911 Planes Crashing into World Trade Center and Pentagon Drills (Conspiracy, Could it be True)?
Info Wars on the Oklahoma City Bombing: False Flag proceeded by Military Drills?
Could this be a connected to the Subs allegedly reported off the US Coasts or is a North Korean Plot under way?
Obviously Snopes Finds there is absolutely nothing to worry about a mock Nuclear Explosion Drill in NY with Mock Nuclear Weapons (because it is cool someone said the Mock Nukes are Duds)


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Food Truck Review: With gourmet chef credentials, Fetch Hot Dog Co. serves up a playful twist on traditional dog
Joel Bohlin grew up in Chicago, where the definitive hot dog comes topped with a dill pickle spear, tomato wedges, a shockingly bright-green sweet pickle relish, chopped onions, sport peppers, yellow mustard and a sprinkle of celery salt.
All of this is piled onto an all-beef dog in a poppy seed bun. Bohlin, who started the Fetch Hot Dog Co. food truck a little over a year ago, frequently pays homage to his hometown dog in the form of a special called the Big Shoulders dog.
You'll find it among the half-dozen or so variations on the hot dog theme listed on a chalkboard by the order window. The eclectic offering ranges from Detroit Coney to Carolina Chili to the Falafel dog, a vegetarian delight topped with olive tapenade, tzatziki and lemon. Besides the Big Shoulders dog, there's usually a second special that playfully explores the versatile hot dog's potential. The El Xolo, for instance, is a recent special featuring chorizo, avocado, pico de gallo, queso blanco and sour cream.
You won't find a dogged (sorry, couldn't resist) insistence on regional authenticity at Fetch but, instead, a commitment to quality ingredients tempered by a sense of fun that yields gratifying results across the board, from the most elaborate dog to a deceptively simple side of potato chips – hand-cut and fried to order.
You might even say that the menu is a freewheeling tube steak travelogue of Bohlin's culinary career. His impressive resume – including a degree from the Culinary Institute of America and externship under internationally acclaimed chef Marcus Samuelsson at Aquavit in New York – is reflected in a belief that even the humble hot dog deserves quality ingredients. More recent experience in North Carolina, at Durham Catering Co. and as general manager at Hillsborough BBQ Company, no doubt added to his appreciation for pork.
Bolin exclusively uses natural casing frankfurters made by Weeping Radish Butchery with a blend of beef and pork and no artificial flavors, colors, fillers or nitrates. And he serves them on potato rolls baked by Neomonde Bakery in Morrisville. Such dedication to quality natural and local ingredients, when applied to the Chicago-style hot dog, requires a little ingenuity.
Those locally baked hot dog buns don't have poppy seeds, so when David Petitpas ("our hot dog wizard," according to Bolin) assembles a Big Shoulders dog, he gives it a finishing sprinkle of poppy seeds. Chicagoans might not recognize the natural green color of the sweet relish or the banana peppers that stand in for sport peppers, but having lived in Chicago for a couple of years myself and downing my share of the native version, I can't imagine even the most diehard Cubs fan complaining about the Big Shoulders dog.
It's a safe bet, too, that Detroit natives will give a big thumbs-up to the Classic Coney, featuring a sauce that Petitpas makes from scratch using a recipe he got from his Michigan grandmother. Evidently, North Carolinians would second that opinion: the Classic Coney is even more popular than the Carolina Chili dog.
Another best-seller – and a surprising one, at that, according to Bohlin – is the corn dog. "We put that one on mainly for the kids," he explains, "but it's turned out to be a hit with grownups, too."
No wonder. It's hand-dipped in a cayenne-tinged batter of cornmeal and Maple View buttermilk. And, even though ketchup is generally a no-no at a serious hot dog joint, it's possible to score some if you tell them you're getting it for your kid's corn dog.
After all, Bohlin may boast gourmet chef credentials and own a restaurant on wheels, but he's clearly not a "my way or the highway" kind of guy.
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Beaglebone Black Fail
I first started working with a Beaglebone Black. I was able to write a simple python program to turn LEDs on an off at random times. However, that program only worked once. After the first time, I could not get it to work. Not sure what went wrong. I may have fried the BBB somehow. It still boots, I can connect to it. I can execute BoneScript code. I just can't get any python code to work.
At some point, (may have been before I tried the python code but also certainly after) I tried to upgrade the OS on the BBB to the latest version of Debian dates 2015-03-01. I followed the same instructions from the last time I did this. I did not get any errors creating the SD card. When I bootup the BBB in install mode, the lights start flashing. All three LEDs are supposed to light solid when the install is done. However, this never happens. I've tried several times with no success.
Raspberry Pi and Basic Simulation Definition
So, I moved on to the Raspberry Pi. I wrote a program to randomly turn LEDs on an off. If I ever actually get to use this on my test system, rather then turning on the LEDs, the Pi will send an electrical signal to an interface unit. There will be a signal to say that the fill process is complete, one to say a cycle is complete, and one to indicate that the last piece produced was scrap.
A part of functionfunctionfunctionthe process, I learned how to use a Class to store data. I wish I would have learned about this earlier. I love using arrays in other languages. There is nothing really like an array in Python. However, a class is even better than an array. I made a class that represents a molding machine with sub-classes for the sensors on the machine. If I want to access the cycle time for the machine, I simply access the data at IMM10.Cycle.AvgTime. Very cool!
Down Event Probability Using a Poisson Distribution
The machine class has a function that will calculate the probability that a machine will go down during a given cycle. It uses the poisson distribution function to determine this. Just input the average number of cycles per month and the average number of down events that machine per month. The poisson distribution function uses these numbers to determine the probability. Excellent!
General Python Program Functionality
Multiple machines can be defined with different fill rates, cycle times, scrap probabilities, and down probabilities. The program continuously simulates cycles for each machine. It will send a signal when the fill part ends, then another signal when the complete cycle ends. Next, it decides if the machine functionfunctionproduced scrap during that cycle. If so, it sends that signal. Finally, it determines if the machine when down at the end of the cycle. If so, it sets a timer and waits for the down event to end before resetting the fill and cycle timers.
Determining Times Randomly Using a Normal Distribution and scipy
The time for the fill and cycle are randomly determined based on the average times for that machine. The probability calculation is not a simply random number generator. It gets a random time that is within one standard deviation of the average, assuming that the probability has a normal distribution. This is better than a purely random number between the minimum and maximum range. The probability could be outside of that range but should be normally close to the average. In a future release, I'd like to add in some kind of randomality to generate outliers.
In order to generate this kind of random number, I had to install a Python library called scipy (www.scipy.org). That library has a function called "percent point function" that will compute the inverse of the cumulative distribution function of a standard normal distribution.
I'm not exactly how the function works, but if I send it a random number between 0 and 1, and tell it to use a mean of 40 and 3 standard deviations, its sends back numbers that appear to be distributed around 40.
Here is one helpful link that explains more about using scipy in this way:
scipy can be installed on the Raspberry Pi simply by typing
sudo apt-get install python-scipy
Future Enhancements
For now, when a machine goes down, the duration of the down event is a purely random number between 5 seconds and 4 hours. In reality, most down time events last less than five minutes, but some can last for days or weeks. I'd like to have a formula that will mostly pick down event durations that are short but could pick longer ones. I can't figure that out just yet.
Another future enhancement would be read in machine and sensor definitions from a text file or some other source. It would be cool if the source data could be managed with a web page. Then, I could control the parameters of the device remotely.
Also, the Raspberry Pi outputs about 3 volts. If I need to generate more volts or a higher current, I might have to make a circuit board with transistors.
This brings us up to date. I'll add more about generating random downtime durations later.


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Garden chrysanthemums are a staple fall crop. Rated as moderately heavy users of fertilizer, potted garden mums produced by commercial growers are most often fed through drip tape with water-soluble fertilizer (WSF). As garden mums are often grown outdoors, there is an increased potential for liquid fertilizer to be leached out by excess irrigation and summer rains.
We wanted to determine if quality garden mums could be grown with controlled-release fertilizers (CRF) and whether or not this would significantly reduce fertilizer leaching, as compared with WSF.
Which Longevity Should Be Used?
CRFs are available in formulations with a variety of release periods or longevities. That is, CRF prills have coatings that affect how quickly their nutrients are released. Common release periods are three, six, nine and 12 months. The rate of nutrient release depends on temperature, and products are often rated for release at 70°F. When average daily temperatures are warmer than the rated temperature, the nutrients will be released more quickly than the label release period.
We grew chrysanthemum 'Grandeur White' using nine different CRF formulations with Osmocote Plus 15-9-12 and no liquid fertilizer. We used three longevity periods of the Osmocote Plus: three- to four-month, five- to six-month and eight- to nine-month; and each material was incorporated at low, medium and high rates (Slideshow Table 1). Plants were compared to a WSF control (250 ppm N from 20-10-20). Rooted cuttings were transplanted into 9-inch mum pans with Sun Gro Sunshine Mix #8 in late June. The plants were grown outdoors on drip tape at Cornell University's Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (Riverhead, N.Y.). CRF plants received only tap water while WSF control plants received constant liquid feed through the drip tape. Plants were evaluated when buds were beginning to show color in September.
This research showed that it is possible to grow a potted garden mum with only CRF rather than the traditional WSF procedure (Slideshow Photo 1). Plants grown with CRF were greener than the slow-release treatments, but the size of plants were equal in some of the Osmocote Plus treatments. Mum plants that were grown at the highest rates of the three- to four-month, five- to six-month and eight- to nine-month formulations were equal in size to the WSF plants. Even the medium rate of the eight- to nine-month formulation was equal in size to the WSF plants. All plants in the medium rate of each of the three formulations were marketable plants, although in some cases smaller than the WSF plants. If plants are grown with CRF and are less green in color than is desirable, they can be fertilized with WSF for the 10 days before sale.
Combining CRF With WSF
Next, we wanted to determine how garden mums performed when using different combinations of CRF and WSF. In addition, we wanted to quantify nutrient leaching based on fertilizer strategy.
Rooted cuttings of chrysanthemum 'Helen' were transplanted into nine-inch mum pans with Sun Gro Sunshine Mix #8 in late June (week 25). Plants received one of five fertilizer treatments: WSF only (applied as constant liquid feed at about 250 ppm N from 20-10-20 N); CRF only, with 11 lbs/yd3 of Osmocote Plus eight- to nine-month; or CRF at 8.5 lbs./yd3 plus WSF for the first two, four or six weeks following transplanting. Plants were grown outdoors with drip tape as noted above. To capture nutrient leachate, each pot was placed into a lid above a five-gallon bucket (Slideshow Photo 2). Every week, the volume of leachate was noted, and a sample was taken and sent to a laboratory for nutrient analysis.
After 10 weeks, plants were evaluated. We noted that CRF-only plants were the smallest. However, plants that received CRF plus four or six weeks of WSF were the same size as WSF plants (Slideshow Photo 3). Potted mum plants exhibited rapid vegetative growth early in the season and good nutrition during the early life of a plant is critical. In this experiment, plants that were supplemented with WSF for the first four or six weeks after transplant, then grown with slow-release fertilizer, were equal in size to plants that were grown with WSF only.
Nutrient Leaching
With WSF, the fertilizer components are in a form that can be readily leached from the substrate. When using CRF, the nutrients are primarily held within the CRF prills and are not available for plant absorption until they are released slowly over time.
In our experiment, we observed that when containers received WSF, they leached substantially more nitrogen than CRF (Slideshow Figure 1). For example, for the first week after transplanting, the leachate nitrogen concentration was about 1,000 ppm N for containers receiving WSF and 400 ppm N for containers receiving CRF. Five weeks after transplant, very little N leached out of the CRF-only containers, suggesting the plant was utilizing all that was released by the prills.
For the treatments that received a combination of CRF plus WSF, once we stopped using WSF, the leachate N concentrations quickly decreased. Similar patterns were observed for leaching of phosphorus and other nutrients. Our research suggests that in terms of nutrient leaching, it is more environmentally friendly to fertilize garden mums with CRF rather than WSF.
Effectively Using Controlled Release Fertilizer For Mums
In summary, when growing garden mums with only CRF, we recommend using an eight- to nine-month formulation using high label rates. While garden mums typically take 10 to 16 weeks from transplant to sale, we believe they perform better with longer release period CRF products, as summer conditions are often much warmer than the 70°F for which release periods are calculated.
If a smaller plant form is desired, a lower rate may be used. If leaves are a bit yellow by the end, irrigate them with WSF about 10 days before sale to green up. Alternatively, large garden mums can be produced when a medium rate of CRF is used, so long as WSF is provided for the first four or six weeks following transplanting. Our results suggest that adoption of CRF or a combination of CRF with a reduced number of weeks of WSF can substantially reduce nutrient leaching to the environment, while producing a high-quality plant.
When implementing any new fertilizer practice, it is important to conduct small-scale trials under the conditions of your own location. Because nutrient release rates of CRFs are temperature dependent, it is important to monitor substrate closely during periods of excessive heat. Maintain adequate moisture in the root-zone and leach as necessary to avoid accumulation of excess soluble salts.


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Your attorney needs to be brought into the situation as soon as possible to begin collecting evidence on your behalf that can be presented to the court.
Without an attorney, you could expose yourself to accepting a low settlement offer or going to court without the appropriate preparation and presentation.
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Ginger and Zack, what a precious couple y'all are! The proposal letter Zack wrote was possibly the sweetest thing I've ever read. I love seeing God at the center of your relationship and am so excited for the years to come with you two. Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!
May God bless your marriage a-million-fold! ! Happy wedding day, y'all!
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We are looking for a Construction Estimator with specific experience in concrete, foundation, and excavation projects. This is a dedicated Estimation role, and is heavily software focused. We seek an Estimator that stands above and beyond their peers and can appreciate the exquisite quality of the process and a great end product.
Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or a related field is preferred. Strong computer skills are required, including: Excellent MS Project, Word, Excel, & Outlook. Primavera, Bluebeam, Procore, and Timberline / Sage experience a plus.
People Placement is a specialty recruiting firm, dedicated to the Construction industry. We work with Commercial and Residential construction companies to place Superintendents, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Engineers, as well as Construction Management positions.


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Local athletes victorious at USASA Nationals men's open slopestyle
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It wasn't easy to see right away who would place first and who would place second at the men's open slopestyle event at the USASA Nationals at Copper Mountain Resort this week. What was obvious, however, was that, either way, it would be a win for Team Breckenridge.
It came down to the judges' decision between athletes Ethan Swadburg and Mark Nowakiwsky.
"It was a battle between first and second," said Team Breckenridge Hawk's Freeride head coach Chris Hawks. "I wasn't sure who won at the end."
The final result had Swadburg taking first and Nowakiwsky second. Additionally, two of their teammates, Kai George and Levi Ascher, placed in the top 10 overall at eighth and 10th place, respectively.
Hawks said he was not surprised by the success of his team.
"Every time we go to an event, we think we're going to do it, because they're really good. These kids have been working at it for a long time, so we expect to be up there," he said. "The whole field made good runs down, it's just that our guys were a bit better."
Swadburg's first run wasn't ideal, he said, which made him a little nervous for the second, "but I ended up landing it." This year marked his fourth year competing at the nationals event. Last year he took first for the 13-15 age group. Winning in his first year at the 16-18 bracket was unexpected.
"It was pretty exciting, I was pretty overwhelmed at the moment," he said. "I didn't really expect to win. It was pretty cool."
Swadburg praised the competition, particularly his teammates, who he shares a friendly competitive relationship with.
Currently a junior at Summit High School, Swadburg has been skiing since the age of 3 and entering competitions since age 9. He skis at least six days a week, sometimes more, emphasizing that putting in the time to practice is the best way to do as well as he does. Advising younger skiers, he said, "Just ski as much as you can – get as comfortable as possible on your skis."
Keith Swadburg, his father, has watched his son grow up on his skis, witnessing the progression from beginner to Slopestyle competitor. He and his wife, Julie, attend as many of their son's competitions as possible and were on the sidelines at the nationals event Monday.
"We're proud, of course," Keith Swadburg said. "Parents are always proud of their kids when they do good things and I'm happy for him and his friends."
He also mentioned that slopestyle competitors "tend to be very encouraging of their competition," which can be seen in the supportive attitude of the Team Breckenridge athletes.
John George, father of Kai George, agrees.
"The pressure to perform out there is fairly high, because the envelope keeps getting pushed, but most of these kids ski together and they do a pretty amazing job of just pushing each other to perform," he said. "They're all good friends and spend a lot of time together. It's such a positive experience for those kids, it's pretty cool."
Both Nowakiwsky and Swadburg said they were excited to take the top two places together and watch their teammates place high as well.
"I think it was awesome that we could be up there first and second," said Nowakiwsky. He also emphasized the sense of friendly competition between himself, Swadburg and the rest of the team. "There are definitely no hard feelings. You push each other. Everyone's super friendly and feeds off everybody else. It's cool, there's a lot of camaraderie."
Nowakiwsky experienced a bit of an emotional roller coaster during the event, relating that he just made it into the final round and then learned he was up against Swadburg.
"It was a really talented field and I found out just before Ethan went that I was in first place," he said, "but Ethan was a top qualifier so I was definitely on edge. He had an awesome run and that was really good to see, because he's a teammate."
Despite his nervousness, Nowakiwsky mastered himself and pulled off what he describes as one of his best runs of the season.
"I was able to put it together my second run at finals and link all my tricks together that I hadn't done all in a row yet this season," he said. "I feel super proud and accomplished that I was able to do that run that I'd planned. This was the first time in the season, so it was definitely a good way to finish it off."
Nowakiwsky, a Breckenridge native, graduated from Summit High School last year. He spent the fall taking classes at University of Colorado, Boulder, then spent the spring focusing on his skiing. He plans to do the same this year, while supplementing his credits with classes at Colorado Mountain College. He has an interest in business, but plans to take some more classes before deciding on a major.
Skiing, of course, will retain a large role, with attendance at summer camps and plans to stay on snow as much as possible. While he enjoys competitions, Nowakiwsky said that his real love of the sport lies with hanging out and spending time with friends.
"It's just about being out there and having fun," he said. "It's not about winning, it's not about sponsorship, it's about skiing with your friends and making it fun. That's what makes me love the sport – going out there every day and not getting sick of it. The completions are fun, but they can be stressful. My ideal day would just be a sunny day with my friends just having fun."
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Bro Basics: A Bro's Guide to Spring Flings
By Kevin Murray, Suave Scribe
In the typical courtship process, the male is often the aggressor. If the guy doesn't make the first move, the wooing process often stalls. But making that first move can be tough, not to mention that the longer you stay single the more wingmen you lose along the way: your pals get into relationships, mistake babies are had (I've seen my friends go through this), wedding bells ring, and before you know it you're standing there like you're playing a game of musical chairs with nowhere to sit. Though your single buddies leave you to carry the bachelor torch on your own, there are easy ways to navigate the dating sphere solo. Here's an eFlirt Expert series brought to you by the first Suave Scribe on figuring out the online dating space on your own.
The birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the girls are trading jeans and Uggs for sundresses and skirts – it must be springtime! Guys, time to come out of winter hibernation in full force. Chances are that the cold weather has gotten you into a bachelor rut. The best way to switch things up is to have a couple of "spring flings." Think of it as getting yourself back in the game, like spring training in baseball. Work out all your kinks from the winter so you can be ready for all the shenanigans that summer nights can bring.
With that said, here are six things to keep in mind while courting your warm-weather prospects.
Spring Cleaning. Whether it's meeting women at a bar or refreshing that online dating profile – the first step in establishing your spring flings is getting yourself back out there. April is the month where wildlife starts buzzing with energy in anticipation of the long, warm days ahead. Follow suit and elevate your game. Women like upbeat and positive men, not men who look like they just woke up from a long nap.
Short and sweet. Keep things between you two basic. There's no need to dive into your 5-year plan and the baggage you've piled up from years of failed relationships. This relationship should be very light-hearted and full of fun, implying there will be no strings attached in the long run.
Nothing to lose. You should approach your fling with the mentality that you have everything to gain. This helps relieve the pressure that many of us sometimes feel living up to female expectations. Remember, it's a fling. You're not on national TV courting a chick on The Bachelorette.
Set the tone early. If you're only looking for a fling, make sure to let that be known early on. I'm not saying come out directly and say it – that approach never works. But if the topic of long-term relationships comes up, hint that you're looking to just casually date for the time being. That way when it ends, no one is guilty of leading the other person on.
Keep your emotions in check. Usually this isn't a major problem for the guys. However, if you really have no intentions of having this relationship go beyond a superficial conversation and a friends-with-benefits scenario, I'd steer clear of any emotional topics. Oh, and she will drop them. Just swat that stuff away and say "no, no, no. Not today!"
Melt any leftover snow. Bring the sexual chemistry right from the get-go. Women like to feel like they're finally out of winter hibernation too! There's no better way to do that than to get her biting her lip just thinking about you the next day.
Good luck planting your seed, men – hopefully by May your flowers will bloom.
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Many of you have been following along on my journey of kicking alcohol to the curb. I thought I would share a few of the things I have learned on my journey over the past few months and some tips and tricks for starting this process and continued success. As someone who has struggled on and off with alcohol, it's been a long and winding road to get to where I am today, a culmination of events, decisions and experiments to find and see what works for me.
Here's a summary of what led me to where I am today. Please don't read these as excuses, they are not, I hold myself fully accountable for my own decisions and actions. I also think it's important to look at where habits and beliefs might come from. And share so that others don't feel so alone. It can feel like a lonely journey to be on sometimes. You are not alone.Read more


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Top Cat: The Movie 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Top Cat and the gang face a new police chief, who is not at all happy with the poor Officer Dibble's performance trying to prevent Top Cat's scams.
Fullmetal Alchemist The Movie: The Sacred Star of Milos 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
In the lost holy land of Milos, the Elrics search for the truth behind an unknown form of alchemy. What secrets are hidden in Milos? Riddles must be solved and…
The Devil's Double 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
A chilling vision of the House of Saddam Hussein comes to life through the eyes of the man who was forced to become the double of Hussein's sadistic son.
The Roommate 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
When college freshman Sara arrives on campus for the first time, she befriends her roommate, Rebecca, unaware that the girl is becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
Cross 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Given incredible power by an ancient Celtic Cross. Callan continues to fight evil… Now, joined by a team of weapons experts, Callan battles an unstoppable empire in Los Angeles.
My Last Day
The story unfolds through the eyes of a criminal who receives the same brutal crucifixion sentence as Jesus Christ. This is a short film of regret, repentance and redemption.
City of God (City Of Crime) 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
In the city of Cochin a series of incidents connects the lives of a Tamil laborer couple, an actress, a builder, a criminal, and the wife of a businessman.
Mirapakay 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Rishi (Ravi Teja) is an inspector in the Intelligence Bureau. His colleagues fondly call him 'Mirapakaay'. The chief of the IB, Narayana Murthy (Nagababu) gets information that Kittu Bhai (Prakash…
Dam 999 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
After many years two mariners return to homeland with the hope of a new beginning, little did they know about a disaster that would change their destiny.
Final Destination 5 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
In this fifth installment, Death is just as omnipresent as ever, and is unleashed after one man's premonition saves a group of coworkers from a terrifying suspension bridge collapse. But…
Thor 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Against his father Odin's will, The Mighty Thor – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to…
Bounty Hunters 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
The Adjustment Bureau 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets…
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him…
Battle: Los Angeles 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
The Earth is attacked by unknown forces. As people everywhere watch the world's great cities fall, Los Angeles becomes the last stand for mankind in a battle no one expected….
The Sorcerer and the White Snake 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
The Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances…
Swamp Shark 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Open on gorgeous swamplands of the Atchafalaya Basin in the summer. Lots of beautiful teens are at the beach the weekend before Gator Fest. That night an animal smuggling deal…
Forced To Fight 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Once a legend in the brutal world of illicit underground fighting, Shane Slavin (Daniels) decides to turn his life around, promising his wife and young son he's fought his last…
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
This English-language adaptation of the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson follows a disgraced journalist, Mikael Blomkvist, as he investigates the disappearance of a weary patriarch's niece from 40 years ago….
Season of the Witch 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
A 14th century Crusader returns with his comrade to a homeland devastated by the Black Plague. The Church commands the two knights to transport a witch to a remote abbey,…
Neverland 2011 Part 2 (Hindi Dubbed)
Raised on the streets of turn-of-the century London, orphaned Peter and his pals survive by their fearless wits as cunning young pickpockets. Now, they've been rounded up by their mentor…
Neverland Part 1 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Raised on the streets of turn-of-the century London, orphaned Peter and his pals survive by their fearless wits as cunning young pickpockets. Now, they've been rounded up by their mentor…
The Rite 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Seminary student Michael Kovak (Colin O'Donoghue) reluctantly attends exorcism school at the Vatican. While he's in Rome, Michael meets an unorthodox priest, Father Lucas (Anthony Hopkins), who introduces him to…
Largo Winch II 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Propelled to the head of the W Group after the death of his adoptive father, Largo Winch decides, to everyone's surprise, to sell it, and use the proceeds to create…
The Iron Lady 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
A look at the life of Margaret Thatcher, the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, with a focus on the price she paid for power.
The Dilemma 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Longtime friends Ronny and Nick are partners in an auto-design firm. They are hard at work on a presentation for a dream project that would really launch their company. Then…
Soul Surfer 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion…
New Year's Eve 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.
Trespass 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
J. Edgar 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
As the face of law enforcement in America for almost 50 years, J. Edgar Hoover was feared and admired, reviled and revered. But behind closed doors, he held secrets that…
Like Crazy 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
A British college student falls for an American student, only to be separated from him when she's banned from the U.S. after overstaying her visa.
Restless 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
A powerful and emotional coming of age story, this remarkable tale is told with honesty and originality that will leave audiences moved. In the film, two outsiders, both shaped by…
Seeking Justice 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
After his wife is assaulted, a husband enlists the services of a vigilante group to help him settle the score.
Straw Dogs 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
L.A. screenwriter David Sumner relocates with his wife, Amy, to her hometown in the deep South. There, while tensions build between them, a brewing conflict with locals becomes a threat…
Haywire 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Mallory Kane is a highly trained operative who works for a government security contractor in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist held…
Drive 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Dolphin Tale 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
A story centered on the friendship between a boy and a dolphin whose tail was lost in a crab trap.
Cinema Verite 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
In 1973, the Loud family became a television sensation of a new kind. It was long before a metal rock star showed his eccentric family on the small screen and…
War of the Arrows 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
13 years after the King Injo Revolt, the Chosun Dynasty is attacked by the Chung Dynasty of China. A young man named Na-mi leaves his demolished village to find his…
The Sunset Limited 2011 (Hindi Dubbed)
Two men in an apartment with their opposing beliefs.


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bbbee Levels – Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment
How to avoid "B-BBEE Downgrades"
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment or B-BEEE is important and should be a topic of high priority to all companies in South Africa.
Questions often asked by our clients include:
- How does Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) affect our company?
- Why are there all these different B-BBEE Levels (bbbee Levels) and what do they mean?
The aim of B-BBEE is to ensure that the economy is transformed and structured to allow for the meaningful participation of the majority of its citizens and to further create capacity within the broader economic landscape at all levels.
Simply put:
- The lower or better the B-BBEE level (bbbee Levels) , the more likely a company is to obtain government tenders/licences or be awarded contracts by company's who themselves require a high B-BBEE score by procuring from a company with a good B-BBEE rating (or score). This effectively means that the vast majority of companies, from an economic point of view, require a good B-BBEE score. This is even before considering the moral imperatives.
But how is a companies' B-BBEE status determined? Well for most medium to big companies (over R50 million turnover) it is determined by using "the B-BBEE scorecard" (factors include skills development, employment equity, socio economic development, preferential procurement, enterprise development). This scorecard measures a whole lot of different elements/ aspects. Ideally you need to excel in all aspects.
PRACTICALLY IMPROVE YOUR B-BBEE SCORE (bbbee Levels)
- PRACTICALLY IMPROVE YOUR B-BBEE SCORE:So how can proactive improvements in your company's BEE status be practically applied?1. You can do this, amongst other things, by:
- Understanding the complexities of B-BBEE and having a proper tracking system.
We can further assist by providing a computerized tracking system that proactively tracks your B-BBEE Scorecard from year to year.
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- Procuring (buying) from companies with good BEE levels addresses the element of "preferential procurement" under the B-BBEE scorecard.
Under the preferential procurement or "buying measure", spend from a Level 1 B-BBEE company e.g., BOTI, will be multiplied by 135% as opposed to the other extreme, where you will get 0% spend with a non-compliant B-BBEE entity. This will contribute to achieving a higher preferential procurement score, which in addition to other factors, will contribute to increasing your B-BBEE status.
- Supporting Enterprise Development initiatives.
BOTI also can assist in improving the enterprise development aspect of your scorecard.
- Scheduling training initiatives targeted at meeting your B-BBEE objectives.
BOTI offers a range of courses from Soft Skills to Technical/ Computer Skills. To view the courses offered by BOTI please consult the following link.
Thus, spending with a company with good B-BBEE ratings may aid in improving your BEE status and will positively contribute to economic transformation.
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Body System Structure Supplements For Beginners/Supplementation To Gain Physiques Quick
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"Do I require supplements to get muscular tissues quick? ", "What supplements are needed to have for body building newbies? ", "Are actually the nutrients off my regular dishes good enough for me to get bigger muscle mass swiftly? "
All body structure novices should have requested on their own these concerns. You know this short article considering that you would possess possibly requested these questions yourself.
The answer to these supplementation concerns is a positive yes. Body property supplements are actually essential if you really want gain much bigger muscular tissues faster. This is since different supplements have their very own benefits and they work together suiting one another to assist muscle mass gain. You will probably certainly not be actually getting good enough from them with your normal foods and also is actually the main reason why you need to have supplementation.
Because there are actually a lot of body system building supplements in on the market, opting for the appropriate and also helpful supplements to get muscles quick is actually a daunting duty for a body system building newbie.
Effectively, your stress and anxiety is going to be actually resolved in this particular short article. As a body system building beginner, you need to have just the general supplementations to obtain muscular tissues effectively. You could need a few other supplements when you go to the intermediate or even state-of-the-art stages of physical body building.
Thus just what are actually the fundamental supplementation that can help an amateur to get muscular tissue mass?
– Protein Supplements– Without protein, you are going to never gain muscles. Protein is the fundamental supplement for every single body builder. You need to have 1 gram of protein for each pound from your bodyweight per day to much faster gain much bigger muscular tissues. This is a considerable amount of healthy protein and many people will definitely never get sufficient of protein off their dishes.
– Creatine Supplements – Creatine could substantially raise muscular tissue amount in addition to protein. That is going to likewise enhance your weightlifting performances as well as increase your power degrees to make sure that your exercises are more intense and also this attends to more significant muscular tissue gain.
– Glutamine Supplements– Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid, which makes approximately 60% from the amino acids in the muscle mass. Glutamine assists in your muscle healing after your workouts and stops muscular tissue dropped due to muscle assimilation.
– Multi Vitamins/ Minerals Supplement– Your muscle mass need to have numerous nutrients for every phase of its own functionality and healing. Some nutrients are antioxidants and will certainly likewise aid in defending muscle waste, help in muscle mass healing and mopping up totally free radicals after your muscular tissues are stressed as well as ruined throughout your health and fitness center exercises.
As a muscle building amateur, these are actually the only supplementation you will definitely need to aid you get larger muscles quickly.