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The Ravens are the second most powerful thieves guild in the city of Aerith. They originally began as a splinter faction that broke away from the Guild of Shadows in 704 CY (11 years ago) in an attempt to free themselves from the constricting rules of the Shadows. This group, one third the size of the Shadows, now operates as a collective of independent rogues - no rank, no titles and no laws. Each man has an equal say. Although they share information, training and supplies, each Raven is an independent thief and generally operates alone. It is rare to find two or more Ravens working together on a robbery (although not unhead of).
The Ravens have no formal meeting places or hidden chambers and tend to move about using the alleys, sewers and rooftops. They do, however, hold meetings at impromptu locations. The time and place of such meetings are spread by word of mouth and typically occur every few weeks. Dozens may attend. Such gatherings are informal where anyone may speak and brawls are common. Because Raven gatherings are infrequent, brief and random, the authorities have never been able to find them.
Although they formed by rebelling against the Guild of Shadows, they still maintain a number of customs from the old group. For instance, new members are not considered Ravens until they have passed a number of tests. Also, wisdom and training are often distilled down to easy-to-remember "rules" which are often quoted. The Ravens tend to be younger than the Guild of Shadows. Most are male and under 20 years of age. The majority are simple pickpockets, thugs, bandits and robbers. Only a few specialize in information or fencing stolen goods.
The Ravens are in direct conflict with the Shadows and there is much bad blood between the two groups. Usually this is just insults and petty fights, but on occasion there have been ambushes and thieves robbing thieves. Ravens have a belief that they pay for nothing. Every morsel of food, every sip of water, every stitch of clothing and every blade should be stolen. They owe no debt to anyone and the world owes them everything.
The Ravens lack the organization, wealth and history of the Shadows, but make up for it with bravado. They are typically combative, undisciplined and have a disdain for all authority figures. They have also earned a reputation of attempting difficult robberies, public assaults and daring escapes from the authorities. Ravens compete with each other to pull off the greatest heist, steal the most fabulous treasure or escape from the most guards. Such exploits gain a Raven a measure of respect in the guild.
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I was reading Atul Gawande's 'Being Mortal' when this hit me.
The author discusses how old people became depressed being in old age homes as there was loss of independence and privacy. They were being treated like kids – the home tells you when to get up and when to eat and what to eat. This is why assisted living in the original sense (the author talks about how assisted living as a concept changed over years) became popular because people could live in their own home by their own rules. The medical system and the oldies families were concerned with safety while the old peoples were more concerned about living the way they pleased with nobody dictating their lives.
If human nature strives for independence and control which is evidenced by research and old people are so unhappy about being told what to do, what about the countless daughter-in-laws (DILs) and sons in traditional societies who never get to be independent?
The moment the DIL comes into the family, everyone from her husband's mother to father to other relatives take it upon themselves to show the DIL her place. They tell her what to cook, what to wear, when she can go out and even, if and when she can talk to her own parents. For the sons, unless they have studied/worked in another city, many of them never get the opportunity to explore their own tastes or desires. For the couple, they often do not get to explore setting up their own house or creating a home with their own rules. Often, it is about assimilating into somebody else's home.
On top of it, the in-laws and the husband are surprised when the DIL is upset about 'trivial things' like the colour of the curtains and wonder why she can't 'just adjust and give in'. That is because nobody likes being made to live their entire life according to another person's whim and fancy. Yes, one could argue that one has to follow laws but everyone likes to have a semblance of control over their own lives to the largest extent possible as an adult.
Also, we (I sometimes do) often tend to go into parent mode with our parents as they grow older. Something we need to work on avoiding.
Food for though for older people who wish to control their kids and their spouses lives. They may obey but they are not happy and this is why. If you are a DIL who feels irritated but can't find anything wrong, this is why. Our societal norms are so ingrained in us that it is difficult to articulate what feels wrong. If you are a husband whose spouse complains about your mom/dad/sis/relative picking on her and you can't get why she is so upset, this is why.
Give space and freedom to adults because that is how we are meant to be. How can one truly lead a fulfilled life if they do not get to live an independent life?

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I'm not normally very interested in quines, but today I saw one that that really made me sit down and study it carefully. It was a quine in the form of a shadertoy.For those that might be wondering, the impressive thing about this is that GLSL doesn't really have a concept of text, or fonts, or anything that could be used to put human-readable messages on the screen. The output of a pixel shader is just a color, and that's it. So how does this thing manage to display its own source code and be so compact? That's what I set out to learn.


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The federal government is temporarily expanding its student loan forgiveness program.
According to the U.S. Department of Education, federal student loan borrowers may be reconsidered for loan forgiveness through an expansion of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Dr. Alana Bibeau, a lecturer at the University of Rhode Island, recently realized she made almost ten years worth of student loan payments that didn't qualify for the federal student loan forgiveness. She brought the issue to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's attention.
"I just said, 'Here's my situation. If I've made this mistake, I'm going to guess there are a lot of people in Rhode Island and around the country that are making the same mistake,'" Bibeau said.
The program dates back about a decade. People who committed to working at government jobs or for nonprofits were promised loan forgiveness after 10 years of consistent loan payments. But there has been confusion about which loan payments actually qualify for the program.
Sen. Whitehouse called it a 'glitch' in the loan forgiveness program, and championed a law that allocated $350 million to student loan borrowers who believed they were making qualifying loan payments.
"This was intended to help them," Whitehouse said. "So we want to put a nice net underneath for people who are falling through the cracks."
Now, the Department of Education will reconsider eligibility for loan forgiveness using a new list of qualifying repayment plans, which includes the Graduated Repayment Plan, Extended Repayment Plan, Consolidated Standard Repayment Plan, and Consolidated Graduated Repayment Plan.
According to the Department of Education, to qualify for the expanded loan forgiveness program, a borrower must have done the following:
Borrowers who believe they may qualify should email a request for reconsideration to [email protected]
The funding is limited, and borrowers will be considered on a first come, first served basis.


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Thomas H. Tvedten
Abortion Mill
Little Rock Family Planning Services
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Tvedten's blog concerning 911 conspiracies ABORTION PHYSICIAN NAMED IN JACKSON WOMAN'S SUIT - article synopsis, Mississippi Sun-Herald, June 22, 1995 AR State Medical Board - Thomas Harold Tvedten, M.D., medical license info Thomas Tvedten featured member of 9/11 conspiracy group - "Medical Professionals for 9/11 truth" Arkansas Abortion-Limit Challenge Speeds National Fight Judge temporarily delays 12-week abortion law in Arkansas Little Rock Family Planning Services v. Jegley - Sept. 24, 1999 -- Tvedten joins lawsuit over partial-birth abortion ban
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Thomas Tvedten AR Profile (as of 2012)
Profile for medical license in Arkansas.
Little Rock Family Planning Services, PLLC -- 2009 corporate filing - State of Arkansas
Abortionist Thomas Harold Tvedten, MD, is the registered agent.
Thomas tveldten ar profile
Profile for medical license in Arkansas.
Disciplinary History
Board minutes noting Tvedten's discipline for improperly administering drugs to patients on demand.
Malpractice History
Tvedten, Thomas - Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgement - 7-22-2009
Brief filed by Thomas Tvedten - Circuit Court of Pulaski County, Arkansas, July 22, 2009: Tvedten had performed a botched abortion and perforated the patient's uterus. The patient subsequently required an emergency hysterectomy, and sued Tvedten for medical malpractice. In this brief, Tvedten argues against the plaintiff's position, seeking to prove he was not medically negligent.
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Thomas Tvedten lawsuit - 8-30-95 - Supreme Court of MS - abortion regulations in MS
Supreme Court of MS, court decision, Aug. 30, 1995 - Court upholds parental consent and informed consent abortion law, rules against Thomas Tvedten and other abortionists.
Little Rock Family Planning Services v. Jegley, 9-24-1999
Abortionist Tom Tvedten joins lawsuit challenging partial-birth abortion ban in AR. See info on page 3.


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text: As cherished leaders exit organizations, there is the need for qualified people to take up the leadership mantle. In other words, there needs to be a smooth transition to the next generation of leaders. If individuals are unprepared for this challenge, then they are most likely to fail in their new positions. Replacing leaders can be done through hiring from outside or building a leadership pipeline from within an organization.Most organizations (colleges included) recruit new talent from outside, and in turn, these recruits bring fresh ideas to the organizations. Even though this might be a good idea, people who have been in the organization for a long while might feel disgruntled. Sometimes there are inadequate people from outside to fill the vacant seats.Therefore, the ideal solution to this may be to identify talent from the existing workforce and then nurture that talent. It's referred to as building a talent pipeline. The following are guidelines on how to build a successful leadership pipeline.Recruit Fresh TalentA successful leadership pipeline consists of both internal and external talent. You require a recruitment plan in place to have a constant stream of talent for you to develop. This means searching for new talent to occupy entry-level positions as the internal talent is moved into leadership positions. This simply means that you always have to keep recruiting fresh talent.Have a plan in place to bring in recent graduates. Go to career fairs at various colleges, initiate internship programs and create a strong online presence to lure young talented individuals. A graduate recruitment program is the future of the organization. Therefore, you need to spend more time to think about the characteristics and skills that are the most crucial. Are you searching for an exceptional student, or are enthusiasm and attitude the most important things you are looking for?Screen for Leadership PotentialOne thing's for sure; leadership is not for everyone. You have to determine the talent that should be put on the path to leadership.What makes the overall manager highly talented? According to Gallup, Great managers have an uncommon combination of these 5 traits:


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How to connect to the RTK2go software service.
Terms of Use:
By sending your data stream to this Caster you affirm that a) you have the right to do so, and b) you consent to allow others to freely use your data, and c) the caster owner / operator shall be held harmless for any faults or loss – real or perceived. The caster owner / operator (SCSC) reserves the right to remove or block any party for abuse.
When connecting to RTK2go as an NTRIP Client no log-on account is required. We run this caster in an open mode. Simply point your NTRIP client to: rtk2go.com:2101 (port 2101). [Hint: You can also point any common browser this page as well, SNIP will return the Caster Table as an HTML page when a non-NTRIP client connects.] If you software cannot resolve DNS names, point to: 22.214.171.124:2101
When connecting to this site as an NTRIP Server (to send data to RTK2go) a connection password is needed. Point your server to: rtk2go.com:2101 (port 2101).
This password will vary over time to prevent abuse.
At this time the password is BETATEST (all caps).
Any well formed NTCIP connections are allowed.
NOTE: The community password will be changed in mid 2019
Note: Due to an inability to contact a few users who often send in bad connections for days at a time (and hence get banned), we expect to require a simple registration process soon where a working contact email will be needed. Access to and use of the RTK2go Caster will remain free, but we need to take this step to mitigate unintentional abuse.
Note: If you have requested that your data stream use an reservation, then the private password for that reservation should be used.
To repeat, you do not need a user name to connect; either when getting data (NTRIP Client) or when sending data (NTRIP Server) to the Caster. If your software requires a name, enter anything you wish, the SNIP Caster will simply ignore it.
Note: For those connecting with NTRIP Rev2 protocol devices. SNIP accepts these connections, but Rev 1 is preferred. If your device requires a user name as well as the above password in Rev 2 mode, enter any text you prefer. SNIP will simply ignore it. Users with a Trimble BD992 Base Stations, this note is for you.
Note: For those connecting with uCenter devices. The names of Base Stations (stream manes) are case sensitive. You must match the case of the stream you wish to use.
The name that you pick will be unique to you and your data stream. Please try to follow these simple rules:
This article can be helpful to understand how to read a mountPt in SNIP as well as many other NTRIP tools.
The most common connection problem seen on the RTK2go.com NTRIP Caster is from a "confused" device seeking data from a mountPt that either has never been there, or is no longer present at that moment. This Caster gets over a million such connections every month.
Either is fine. There are no limits on usage. Some data providers leave their streams up 24+7 at all times. Other elect to send data only when they need to conduct a field campaign. We do not collect archival data from these streams and place them on an FTP site. You can easily do that yourself with your own copy of SNIP if needed.
We will periodically add reservations for data stream that are connect for longer periods of time. This allows us (and you) to collect usage data which is then used when you request the status of that data stream using the web interfaces. This is most often done on Monday mornings for stream that have been connected for several days and show that rover devices have connected to them.
The number or the diversity of streams which you (or your end users) NTRIP clients will see at any given time depends on who else is logged at that time and providing (non hidden) stream data.
A quick way to see a map of current data sources is this link, then press the "View All" button at the bottom right side to see the table as a map.
A quick way to see if any data source was once present but is no long present is this link, scroll down to the "Former Data Streams" section.
The image below was taken on April 20th 2017 and shows a few of the European "emlid" or "Reach" users sending RTCM 3.x style data to the RTK2go Caster. FYI, this is an image from SNIP's basic map display mode.
At any given time you will likely see RTCM correction streams from all over the world. This is shared resource, but just inform your users what unique mountPt name is yours. If your personal chosen mount point name is suddenly labeled xxx_02 it means you (or another party) have sent RTK2go the same name for a mount Point more that once (while the other mountPt was still connected). SNIP will not mind but it will confuse your end users who will be seeking for the original name: xxx. Unless you are using very common terms like "test" for your mountPt you will probably never experience this. And please keep in mind that mount point names are case sensitive. This article can be helpful.
Most published streams are in the RTCM3 format, but there is no restriction or limit on this. The uBlox proprietary format is also popular for 6T and 8M devices (uBlox is a low cost L1 only device). Often people use the RTKLIB's STRSVR (Stream Server) tool (written by Tomoji Tokasu) to translate these device feeds into RTCM 3.x before pushing them to RTK2go, or to their own copy of SNIP.
Avoid this issue by setting up a reservation for your data stream.
Reverse RTK:. If you want to determine a rover device's position with either SNIP or with a 3rd party app by reading the data you publish, then RTCM3 is the message set you will need to support. Over the last few years, many inexpensive devices (such as the uBlox 8MT chip) can now also output in the RTCM3 format directly. [The 6T chips required RTKLIB or similar] If your Android phone has the "Nougat" operating release or better, it too can send RTCM3 data to our Casters using some free 3rd party apps.
DSRC Use: SCSC maintains other machines for those developing RTCM corrections over DSRC, please contact us for access and details. SCSC can translate and provide RSU and OBU ready data streams.
Datum Offsets: If the frame of reference for your source data needs to be adjusted (such as NAD to WGS), please contact us with the translation you will need. This can be accommodated with your reservation details. (more on this topic can be found our knowledge base). You can also perform this PFAT translation with your own copy of SNIP before sending the data to RTK2go.
Right now we are running this Caster in SNIP's intelligent "auto parsed" mode. If RTCM 3.x data is found, the data will be parsed, no RTCM3 content will be filtered, and Caster Table Entry will be filled out for you.
If RTCM3.x data is not found, than whatever you send to it in PUSH-In mode is available to others. You (that is, your NTRIP Server software) needs to also fill out the Caster Table entry for your data in the normal way. Sending CMR/CMR+ data will result in the data stream not being parsed, so all the data is then sent on the connected users.
Most network operators prefer to run their own copy of SNIP in with the default parsed mode enabled, so that any inbound RTCM3 streams will have the caster table entries automatically filled in and/or corrected for them. And incidentally, most network operators do not you want you to send them your data stream unannounced.
[SNIP owner/operators: You can use the List Recent IPs… button (on the Clients Tab next to the List Current Users… button) to see a list of the IP addresses that have tried to connect to you. This button is also available as a report in the document viewer. The Ban.. button allows managing the list of IPs which have been banned for a periods of time for abuse. ]


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meh, its where i post my random things. Started 22 Dec 2008. Ended 31 March 2014. No longer doing requests anymore. Don't bother me for them.
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Reply digi300, June 30th, 2010, 2:54 pm
I got bored today after my game that i play froze on me... So i made this. What do you think?
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Reply digi300, June 30th, 2010, 3:01 pm
Yep, its a custom. I'm guessing for the flame it needs 3 shades, correct? I used about 4-5 shades for it. Maybe i should limit it to 3.
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that thing looks familiar,like ive seen it before but i cant put my finger on it
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Is Jason allowed to make a sprite sheet request?
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No I mean like can you make one for me?
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are you still gonna do my Zero request?
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Outokumpu CEO Roeland Baan commented our first-quarter 2019 interim statement on May 7, 2019:
Outokumpu CEO's review
President & CEO Roeland Baan
"Outokumpu's first quarter performance was in line with our expectations. Our adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR 54 million reflecting the challenging market situation. Seasonally demand in Europe was stronger than in the previous quarter but not to the extent we would usually experience. In spite of this, we increased our market share. Realized base prices came down slightly compared to fourth quarter. Business area Europe's adjusted EBITDA was further burdened by EUR 12 million currency derivative loss.
As expected, business area Americas had a weak quarter caused by high inventories of expensive raw materials. These inventories have now been consumed and we expect the Americas' profitability to improve supported by the new leadership and revamped commercial and supply chain processes.
Operating cash flow developed favorably thanks to increased focus on working capital. The increase of our net debt to EUR 1.37 billion was due to the IFRS 16 accounting change.
The EU's permanent safeguards, introduced in February, have proven to be effective. Cold-rolled imports to Europe have come back to the levels before the introduction of steel tariffs. However, the full market recovery will take some time as the overall economic uncertainty is adversely influencing demand and volumes.
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Up until now on Beaconstac, you could personalize your beacon campaigns to reach your audience by location and time. However, if your audience uses multiple languages, you ideally would also like to communicate with them in their preferred language. To make this possible, we now support beacon notifications in multiple languages.
You can now dynamically change beacons notifications according to the users' preferred language. For example, a user whose smartphone language is set to French will get notifications in French, while a German user will see notifications in the German language.
Let's say, you own a coffee shop with a good mix of French, English and Korean customers. Here's how you can notify them in their preferred languages.
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David Cogswell | January 31, 2013 11:45 PM ET
Free the Hotel Internet!
When I attended the NTA/UMA Travel Exchange in Orlando last month, I stayed at the Rosen Centre right across the street from the conference center, about a five-minute walk door to door. It was my first experience at a Rosen property and overall it came off without a hitch.
One important aspect of that experience was that the Internet was free and it didn't require a time-consuming sign-on system with a password. I was very grateful for that. I give Rosen credit for a good customer service policy in this regard. I even had a few problems with the Internet during my stay, but the fact that it was complimentary took away the sting and I worked through it with the help desk. My point is that it is long past the time when hotels should be looking at the Internet service as a profit center. It is now a basic necessity, like running water or cable TV. The cheap hotels give it away free. Why are so many luxury hotel chains still charging exorbitant prices just for access to the Internet?[AD_SWAP300X250A]
I say this out of the greatest admiration and esteem. My appreciation for the hospitality industry has grown as the industry has evolved over the years and as my own experience of it has expanded. In my earliest travels I saw hotels only as places to get shelter, a bed and shower while traveling. Over the years I have experienced hotels that have shown me that a fine hotel can be a many-layered work of art, embodying the highest levels of aesthetic expression in every detail of its architecture, its interior design, its amenities and technologies and the ever-developing science of service. The very name of the hospitality industry says enough to rank it among one of the finest enterprises in the world in my book.
So why are luxury hotels still charging fees for the Internet? It's an embarrassment that the budget brands like Motel 6 and Super 8 provide free Wi-Fi in all the guest rooms, as do a host of other establishments like Starbucks, while the high-end hotels continue to hang you up with an extra charge and complicated log-on systems. Those impediments eat up precious time when you check into a hotel and need quick access to everything that now resides on the Internet. I keep waiting and wondering who in the upper management of these high-end hotel companies is asleep on this issue.
It is not only the extra charge on the guest's bill. It is also about the hassle of having to log on, get a password, negotiate the hotel's specific log-on procedure and then have to go through the whole thing again later with a different password after your allotted time runs out. Meanwhile, you're missing important messages or can't access what you need.
It's not just the money, it's the ethos of service. Many of these top brand hotels have developed their service to high levels of subtlety and have their staffs trained to go to great lengths to anticipate the needs of their guests. They have developed service and amenities to the level of fine art. Even more importantly they have instilled in their staff members the true spirit of service, a rare and valuable culture in itself. So why are they clinging to this need to make the Internet a profit center?
This is 2013 and we are far beyond the point at which Internet is a luxury option. It's a standard part of hotel service. It's an essential technology of modern life, like plumbing or electricity. There was a time when motel marquees sometimes advertised "Free Color TV." The idea of a hotel without a color TV today would be an embarrassment.
When are the luxury hotel companies going to wake up to this? When you're struggling with a basic function like the Internet, losing time, getting caught up in useless log on procedures just to get access to a basic necessity, the hospitality industry is not living up to its name. This runs counter to everything the industry is about. And yet luxury hotel companies often persist in adding extra charges and the hurdles of time-consuming log-on procedures to gain access.
I'm not naming names. This is not a criticism or a vendetta but a friendly word of customer feedback. I keep waiting. When are they going to wake up?
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Figure skater Adam Rippon has become the first openly gay man to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Rippon came in fourth place at the US national championship this weekend, but still was named a member of the men's winter olympic's skating team because of his overall score.
"I can't believe I am where I am today….I was just a little gay kid in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania. Growing up I didn't have a lot of role models. I said if I was ever given a platform and had a chance I would share my story," Rippon told reporters.
Rippon told Skating magazine that… "When athletes come out and say that they're gay, it makes it a little more normal and less of a big deal—especially in the athletic community," he added. "You have a lot of respect for your fellow athletes for working hard toward a goal. Their sexual orientation takes a backseat to that."


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My Review for Trapped by J. A. Konrath
Okay so here I am again. I read Trapped by JA Konrath. An amazing piece of writing for sure. Konrath has an amazing ability to put people in immediate danger and leaves the reader staring with their mouth agape.
While I am not a big fan of the canabals story's. BUT>>> Again konrath has this amazing ability to just grab the reader and not let go until the very end. I myself have written books and story's where there are canibal's though. So not that there is anything wrong with it at all It's just I guess he was very graphic and I found myself actually cringing at some parts and that is not easy to do with me as I have a very strong stomach and nerve for these things. for me though even though I knew what was going to happen I couldn't bring myself to stop reading or skip over that part I had to read on. I had to know every little detail.
Anyway this book is filled with twists and turns and you find your self feeling as if you are running through the woods with this victim or villain either wanting or feeling the need to live to go on or to kill.
It's an amazing feeling when a book just simply carry's you along with it as if you were one with the book. It's probably why I am such a huge fan of Crouch and Konrath they both have this ability. As do others I read.
The premiss for this book is a group of eight are on a camping trip. There is diversity in the characters. They all come from different walks of life. They all end up stranded on this island which is inhabited by a bunch of canabal's and an evil doctor ( who truly could be a modern-day Frankenstein.) and his little band of experiments. they are all the same in one way. That they enjoy torture and murder. Yet they are all very different in likes and needs and physical.
The dynamics between the doctor and his murders is unique as is the dynamics between the group trying to survive.
This book also has a first draft included in it along with an excerpt from a couple of other Konrath books. One was Endurance which I have read and would truly recommend to anyone. It's an amazing book. and also from one I haven't read afraid. but I do plan on reading. the excerpt left me wanting more. I have started reading the first draft of Trapped a lot of the beginning is the same as in the published book but konrath promises there are areas it is different more intense and so again here I am reading on over parts I have already read because I can't wait to see what has been changed what is more dark or extreme in it. Also he said there is a different sub plot and ending and so I am interested to read that.
Okay so I finished the first draft of Trapped yesterday I have to say I enjoyed the first draft more There was probably one part I liked better in the published version. (don't get me wrong I enjoyed them both) I however did enjoy the first draft version more. I did a lot of rereading of stuff i had already read having read the published version first. But it was very worth it. The reasoning for one of our heroins being so afraid of the dark became more evident to me. In the published version it was very mild and you could see why she was afraid of the dark but nothing else really. But in the first draft Konrath delved into a darker more understandable version (at least for this reader.) the villains for the most part were the same except one. Towards the end one of our villains who comes face to face with the main heroin is indeed one from her past one that has tormented her day and night. I enjoyed that and it really ramped up the emotions in the book. Also the end of the first draft was great and it even left it open for one of our villains to return which I would have enjoyed. He was one of those villains you love to hate. So all in all I enjoyed the both except I preferred the first draft to the published version.
None the less I still highly recommend this book although I will tell you DON'T eat while reading this. LOL
That's it for now.
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Warning: this article contains spoilers for the ending of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. While the first-ever standalone Star Wars film, Rogue One, is still blowing up the box office, it has one tiny issue that most big-budget franchise films do not: by the film's end, nearly all of the main characters are dead.
That means, unless they're miraculously resurrected, we won't be seeing the motley crew that stars in the film in any sequels or other upcoming movies. Fortunately, though, we can always explore the past, and two new Young Adult novels aim to do just that.
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Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills will delve into the lives of Chirrut Imwe and Baze Malbus on Jedha, prior to the events of Rogue One. The two characters, played by Donnie Yen and Jiang Wen, were clearly fan favorites so getting to explore their roles protecting the Kyber Temple is sure to satisfy many fans.
The synopsis for the new book by author Greg Rucka indicates the book will see Chirrut and Baze adapting to life on Jedha after the Empire arrives and destroys the Kyber Temple. When Saw Gerrera (played in the film by Academy Award-winner Forest Whitaker) arrives on Jedha, the duo consider helping him fight the Empire, but must weigh the costs.
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Another new book, Star Wars: Rebel Rising by Beth Revis, will explore the life of Jyn Erso between the time of the film's prologue and her mission to find the Death Star plans. Felicity Jones played the heroic lead character in Rogue One.
The synopsis for Rebel Rising reveals it will deal with Jyn's upbringing at the hands of Saw Gerrera. From the sounds of it, the book will also explore Saw's betrayal when he's forced to abandon Jyn during a mission.
While it's easy to dismiss these new books due to their Young Adult label, there are two reasons fans of all ages should pay attention. First, after Disney took over the Star Wars franchise, they reset the continuity in the novels and other supplemental material. They then created a story group that ensures all new materials fit into the new continuity without issue. That means, unlike other media tie-in novels, these new Star Wars books are canon. The second reason to read them is that Young Adult novels still tend to have the kind of depth and interest we expect from adult novels, but the page count is much lower, making them quick and easy reads.
Guardians of the Whills and Rebel Rising will both his store shelves on May 2, 2017. A new junior novelization of Rogue One will also be released on March 28.


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What does Clo mean?
Clo as a name for girls has its root in Greek, and the name Clo means "green shoot". Clo is an alternate form of Chloe (Greek): from Khloe.
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VARIANTS Kloe▼, Khloey, Khloe, Cloey, Cloe▼, ChloeeCREATIVE FORMS
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How popular is Clo?
Clo is a rare given name for women. Clo is an equally unique surname for both adults and children. (2000 U.S. CENSUS)
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Chloe (#20 A YEAR AGO), Khloe (#125), Chloee, Cloe, Cloey, Khloey and Kloe are the prominent related forms of Clo (UNLISTED). Usage of these forms of Clo was widespread among parents a decade ago (ADOPTION OF 1.3%) and is somewhat lower today (ADOPTION 0.8%, ▼42%), with versions like Cloe becoming somewhat outmoded. (TOP BABY NAMES, 2016)
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Get a way to hack and open Gmail account
Gmail is developed by Google and also known ag Google mail. It provide the communication through web services. In this article we are explaining how could you open your own Gmail account and how to hack password for others account.
How to Open a Gmail Account
To open a gmail account you should have to create your own account on Gmail. To create an account you need to follow the below mentioned steps:
- First of all Go to the home page of "Gmail" and click on " Create an Account ".
- Enter your "first name" and "last name" in the name section.
- Now choose a username according to your preference.
- Create a secure password for your account and confirm it by typing it again.
- Now provide your "birthday" and "gender detail".
- Now enter your mobile number or existing Email address for account verification and authorization.
- Type the captcha picture to prove that you are an human.
- Now check in "I agree to Google terms of service and privacy policy" and click on "Next".
- Now click continue to Gmail.
To enhance the security of your account you have to enable two step authentication process. It will indicate you whenever an unauthorized user try to access your account.
How to Hack Gmail Account Password
Hacking a Gmail account is not very tough task if you lose your account password. There are several methods to obtain someone password.
Method 1: Managing your expectations
Gmail provide the secure service through two step verification. The only way to hack someone account is to steal their password. If they have activated two step verification then you required to steal their mobile phone also.
Method 2: Using a keylogger
- Search the keylogger program and install it on the target's computer.
- Activate the keylogger service to record keystrokes.
- When the keylogger run on the target's computer it will capture lots of information.
- Now view the logs send by keylogger on your email ID.
- Browse the log until you find the target's Gmail password.
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- Firstly open the "web browser" on target's computer.
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- Access the target's Gmail account from another computer.
You can not access the target's account if he activated the two step verification. You need to enter verification code that is sent on the mobile phone. You need to steal their mobile phone also to hack their account without suspicion. You can also use fishing to capture the password. But it is for advanced users only. You can also create a fake login page to steal the password.
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There are so many tough situations that could possibly occur in a person s life. However, a positive attitude can always contest it. Usually, a lot of people are having difficulties at work due to lack of self control and optimism. Some encounters problem with their colleagues while the others encounter problems with the environment and the nature of work itself. In this kind of situations, critical thinking and realizations might be necessary to resolve everything. Just remember that once you possess a positive attitude, you can prevent these unfavorable situations from occurring. Aside from that, you will also serve as a good role model to others while you are helping yourself to overcome the stressful situation.
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Rebuilding Macroeconomics is a new research Network, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) over four years which encourages and supports innovative approaches to 'real world' macroeconomic policy questions. We particularly welcome inter-disciplinary approaches and alternative methodologies to our most pressing macroeconomic issues. The project is hosted by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR). Further details can be found on our website www.rebuildingmacroeconomics.ac.uk
The structure of the Network includes six 'Research Hubs'. The purpose of each Hub is to bring together a group of scholars from different backgrounds in macroeconomics and disciplines like anthropology, computer and network science, sociology and psychology etc. and (where relevant) policy makers with potentially different approaches to an important macroeconomic issue. The "Sustainable Growth" Hub will address issues relating to rising population growth and diminishing natural resources. The Co-Leaders of the Sustainable Growth Hub, Professor Michael Grubb (UCL) and Dr Tiago Cavalcanti (University of Cambridge) intend to run the initial workshop for their Hub in late September 2018, with a view to issuing the Hub's Research Call shortly afterwards.
Prior to running the workshop, it would be very useful for the Hub to be able to produce and circulate a background paper, which would distil the essential ideas and literatures that the non-Economics academic disciplines would be bringing to the discussion, presenting them in ways which would be comprehensible to Macroeconomists, and indicate possible key points of connection to macroeconomic growth and decision-making theories. The paper would aim to: select the key input areas from these other disciplines; summarise recent research in these subjects; and outline how these factors might relate to principles of Macroeconomic theory. The background paper will be approximately 10,000 words long, and will need to be completed over the summer of 2018 in a period of about three months (allowing for final revision after the workshop to enable the paper to form a background document for the Research Call).
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Port Elizabeth – The Golden Lions got their Currie Cup rugby title bid back on track when they scored a bonus-point win in overcoming a courageous Eastern Province Kings outfit 41-22 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Saturday night.
With Ruan Combrinck in outstanding form with the boot, slotting all seven of his kicks at goal with five conversions and two penalties, the Lions will be satisfied to come away from Port Elizabeth with five points.
In addition, the Lions crossed for five tries, putting the seal on the match when flank Derick Minnie scored their final try in the last minute.
However, the Kings will take some positives from a match which was in complete contrast to the 60-19 thumping they received in the Johannesburg encounter.
In fact, they forced the Lions to reconsider their tactics in the second half when the visitors decided to kick their goals instead of kicking for touch to force a maul from five-metre lineouts.
In the first half, the Lions ignored several possible attempts at goal, but changed their thinking in the second half when they found themselves trailing 22-21 with 20 minutes remaining.
Combrinck slotted two penalties after high tackles to put them back in front at 27-22 and they finished strongly with lock Franco Mostert powering for a try in the 70th minute to virtually seal the match.
After conceding two early tries to Jaco Kriel and Ruan Dreyer to trail 14-0, the Kings received an injection of confidence when they powered their way over the Lions' tryline to be awarded a penalty try.
They followed this with excellent tries by Shane Gates and Siviwe Soyizwapi to underline their skills, but the Lions stayed ahead 21-19 at half-time when Schalk van der Merwe burst over after receiving an inside pass at short range.
The Lions showed excellent ball retention on attack and their powerful charges often had the Kings on the back foot, and this paved the way for their five tries and the ultimate winning effort.
The Kings took the lead when flyhalf George Whitehead slotted a drop goal in the 45th minute, and it proved to be an entertaining contest as the sides struggled for supremacy.
Eventually the Lions' greater experience and urgency came to the fore as they took control in the final 20 minutes for a hard-earned and well-deserved victory.
Lions – 41 (21): Tries by Jaco Kriel, Ruan Dreyer, Schalk van der Merwe, Franco Mostert, Derick Minnie; Conversions: Ruan Combrinck (5); Penalties: Combrinck (2)
Kings – 22 (19): Tries: Shane Gates, Siviwe Soyizwapi, penalty try; Conversions: Scott van Breda (2); Drop goal: George Whitehead
EP Kings
15. Scott van Breda, 14. Siyanda Grey, 13. Ronnie Cooke, 12. Shane Gates, 11. Siviwe Soyizwapi, 10. George Whitehead, 9. Kevin Luiters, 8. Aidon Davis, 7. Paul Schoeman, 6. Thembelani Bholi, 5. Steven Sykes, 4. David Bulbring, 3. Tom Botha, 2. Edgar Marutlulle, 1. BG Uys,
Substitutes: 16. Mike van Vuuren, 17. Charles Marais, 18. Shaun McDonald, 19. Stefan Willemse, 20. Tobie Botes, 21. Dwayne Jenner, 22. Ntabeni Dukisa
Golden Lions
15. Ruan Combrinck, 14. Lionel Mapoe, 13. Stokkies Hanekom, 12. Alwyn Hollenbach, 11. Courtnall Skosan, 10. Andries Coetzee, 9. Ross Cronje, 8. Willie Britz, 7. Warwick Tecklenburg, 6. Jaco Kriel, 5. Franco Mostert, 4. MB Lusaseni, 3. Ruan Dreyer, 2. Armand van der Merwe, 1. Schalk van der Merwe
Substitutes: 16. Willie Wepener, 17. Jacques van Rooyen, 18. Martin Muller, 19. Derick Minnie, 20. Kwagga Smith, 21. Ricky Schroeder, 22. Howard Mnisi
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The criteria here is for a key Premier League player that will be looking to improve next season, so no promoted clubs. Sorry…
Arsenal: Granit Xhaka
Why the disappointment? Whatever anyone might tell you – and plenty will on social media – Xhaka did not perform to the level Arsenal had hoped in his first season. He was expected to be the answer, and that never quite happened. Not being good at tackling did not help.
Chances of vast improvement: High, actually. If Arsenal can either provide him with a regular partner not called Francis Coquelin or buy one if Arsene Wenger feels it necessary, it's not hard to think that Xhaka might look far better. For £33m, we hope so.
Bournemouth: Jordon Ibe
Why the disappointment? Ibe was Bournemouth's record signing before Nathan Ake joined; this is not a club that should spend £15m lightly. Not only was he not as inventive or creative as Eddie Howe would have hoped, he dropped out of the team completely towards the end of the season. Two league starts since November tells its own story.
Chances of vast improvement: Hmmmm. Ibe will need to improve drastically to win back the Bournemouth supporters, but at 21 has plenty of time on his side.
Burnley: Andre Gray
Why the disappointment? It might sound harsh given that Gray scored nine times during his first season in the top flight, but plenty was expected of him after a successful Championship campaign. The striker was banned for historic homophobic tweets, was outscored by Sam Vokes and was actually named on the bench for eight league games.
Chances of vast improvement: At Burnley, slim. Gray has rejected their offer of a new contract and is a reported target for Newcastle, amongst others. Time to cash in on the accrued goodwill of that Championship goalscoring record?
Chelsea: Michy Batshuayi
Why the disappointment? Describing Batshuayi as a key player is generous, but Chelsea's 2016/17 campaign was hardly defined by underperformance. Having been signed for £33m, he cost Chelsea £139,830 per minute last season, and I haven't included wages. Because I'm lazy.
Chances of vast improvement: Well. Had you asked me two days ago, I would have said that Romelu Lukaku's arrival would make things very difficult for Batshuayi. That's not to that he's suddenly going to get his chance, but he might be thanking Michael Emenalo's incompetence as we speak.
Crystal Palace: Steve Mandanda
Why the disappointment? Because he was a non-entity. Mandanda joined with a glowing reputation, started nine matches (conceding 10 in his last three), got a serious injury and then basically gave up on life at Selhurst Park.
Chances of vast improvement: Slim to none. There was surprise expressed when Mandanda actually turned up for Palace's preseason training, but his happy ending is likely to involve a move back to Marseille.
Everton: Ross Barkley
Why the disappointment? Probably the most frustrating player in the Premier League, one who has bags of ability but makes us want to climb through the television to shake him. Still, why would you take one touch when seven will do?
Chances of vast improvement: Who bloody knows. Barkley is clearly available for transfer, but at a whacking great price. If he stays he has a chance to thrive away from the shadow of Lukaku. If he leaves, another manager might be destined to tear out their hair.
Leicester City: Islam Slimani
Why the disappointment? Take your pick between Daniel Drinkwater, Ahmed Musa, Nampalys Mendy and every member of the defence, but Slimani is Leicester's record signing, and scored five league goals after September. With Musa and Mendy possibly leaving, Slimani can stay and step up.
Chances of vast improvement: Not bad at all. The Premier League's history is littered with players who have improved in their second seasons after settling in. What price Slimani forging a decent partnership with Jamie Vardy?
Liverpool: Nathaniel Clyne
Why the disappointment? Liverpool signed Clyne as England's first-choice right-back and the perfect player to rampage down their right flank. He's now firmly behind Kyle Walker for England, and some Liverpool fans were questioning his performances at time last season.
Chances of vast improvement: Good. Liverpool having a settled central defence would help, as would having Naby Keita playing on the right of a midfield three. Clyne should be licking his lips in anticipation of Liverpool getting that deal done.
Manchester City: John Stones
Why the disappointment? Like Xhaka at Arsenal, Stones was not awful but also far below the level his club would expect after such an outlay. He was supposed to be the one that improved City's defensive inadequacies; it was them who dragged him down.
Chances of vast improvement: As good as anyone. With – hopefully – a competent goalkeeper behind him, Vincent Kompany hopeful that his injury problems are over and Pep Guardiola to buy some sensational full-backs, Stones can be the beneficiary of the improvement in those around him.
Manchester United: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Why the disappointment? Because we saw how brilliant and beautiful Mkhitaryan was in the Bundesliga, and desperately wanted the same to happen here. There were flashes – particularly in the Europa League – but not consistent achievement.
Chances of vast improvement: Real good. Mkhitaryan's debut Premier league season was littered by injuries and he suffered from Jose Mourinho's sharp tongue. With a full preseason, we're confident.
Southampton: Fraser Forster
Why the disappointment? A rotten old season. Forster began it with hopes of taking advantage of Joe Hart's Euro 2016 nightmare, but ended it down the queue for England. If Southampton had viable backup, his place would be in danger there too.
Chances of vast improvement: Forster will hope that he can fall back into form as easily as he fell out of it. He is still under 30, after all.
Stoke City: Saido Berahino
Why the disappointment? After battling personal problems and Tony Pulis, the move to Stoke City from West Brom was supposed to give Berahino a new lease of life. So it hasn't proved.
Chances of vast improvement: It's all getting a little worrying. It is more important that Berahino resolves his personal issues than starts scoring again, but Mark Hughes will soon lose patience.
Swansea City: Jefferson Montero
Why the disappointment? I remember being excited when Montero came to the Premier League. He was quick and tricky, and thrived on his early outings. With 373 Premier League minutes last season, that feels a very long time ago.
Chances of vast improvement: Nada. Zilch. Zip. Montero is the subject of reported interest from Mexico, and you can't imagine that Paul Clement will fight too hard to keep him. He's still only 27; such a bloody shame.
Tottenham: Moussa Sissoko
Why the disappointment? I could give you 5,000 words, but let's start with 34: Sissoko cost £30m having been close to a move to Everton and consistently talked up his love for Arsenal, and then promptly showed no stomach to fight even for a place on the bench.
Chances of vast improvement: Well he's still there, even if that's only because Tottenham are unwilling to sell at a stupidly deflated price and nobody is willing to pay more than relative peanuts.
Why the disappointment? Having stared at Watford's squad list on Soccerway and frowned for several minutes (a semi-regular occurrence over the last two years), we asked Twitter's hivemind. Gavin Cleaver picked Etienne Capoue, who 'has the skill but nothing like the required application'.
Chances of vast improvement: That's almost exactly the sentiment within Tottenham about Capoue, so it would be a shock if this leopard now traded in those spots for stripes.
West Brom: Salomon Rondon
Why the disappointment? Had we picked this in December, when Rondon had just scored a hat-trick against Swansea and moved on to seven league goals for the season. The next five months brought one more league goal, with Rondon even left on the bench during April.
Chances of vast improvement: Good, actually. In my head Rondon is over 30, but actually still 27 and with the potential to carry last season's early form through an entire campaign.
West Ham: Jose Fonte
Why the disappointment? There is nothing wrong with overpaying for an ageing player – particularly in the current market – but only if he hits the ground running. Having looked rock solid at Southampton, West Ham suddenly saw the worst of Fonte.
Chances of vast improvement: The positive spin is that Fonte has proven over the last five years that he is a very capable and competent central defender. The negative spin is that he turns 34 in December.


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Maybe the Carafe Café on Folsom Street was a little too dark for a wintry San Francisco chapter meeting.
But it could be argued that the ambiance let inspiration shine brighter as a dozen old and new friends traded stories and tried to lace a loose AFH Chapter together for a marathon year 2016. Not to say the SF Chapter is starting from scratch (especially as it picked up a handful of projects last year despite the jaw-dropping news of the parent organization's closure), but the time now just seems ripe. A new enthusiasm buzzed among this group of old, returning, and aspiring members, aided by evidence of an emerging, restructured chapter network nonprofit organization.
Garrett Jacobs, the freshly appointed Executive Director of "The Chapter Network," made it out and shared the status of the international collaborative. A to-be-announced new name has been selected by the Network's steering committee and leadership, and Garrett was now working with a branding consultant to refine logo options. Here Garrett brings out the 23-page presentation now circulating among chapter leadership. This table met at least two of the three options with enthusiasm. Garrett looked relieved – the action of the Network's branding endeavor has finally crested (after an 84-message email thread), and now the nascent organization is cruising to a finish on this particular race. The brand's launch is slated for early March, Garrett said, accounting for a few minor delays. Also – and significantly – the unveiling will be accompanied by collateral and presentation templates for the chapters. The gear, the beginning of what Garrett hopes to be a robust trend of resource provision to aspiring do-good designers, will resolve the identity crisis each AFH chapter had to navigate during the past year.
The rest of our conversation functioned as though no name was no issue at all. Legacy members shared bit on AFH-SF's active work. Late last year, Chapter volunteers rendered a second pocket park for the Portola Neighborhood Association; now, the project is awaiting approvals, and the Chapter is standing by for news on continuing services. In a similar vein, the Oakland City Hall Design Hub concepts drummed up in November's charrette is awaiting approval, and Chapter member contributions to the San Pablo corridor visioning are being built out by the community and managing org EBALDC. So – we are in a lull in the Chapter's project pipeline.
However much prosperity is associated with the Bay Area these days, plenty of forces still challenge our neighborhoods, who may be seeking the support professional designers can provide. The group noted a big Chapter need to beef up outreach, and attendees brought some new prospects to the table (to be discussed next month in more depth). We are also reaching out to local organizations like AIASF, SPUR, the City, and a handful of neighborhood groups and nonprofits to begin strengthening the web of the network around us.
Attendees included longtime SF Chapter participants (who worked on the West Oakland Health Clinic programming) and recent participants (who worked on the Thornton pocket park renderings), former AFH HQ staff and volunteers, and AFH transplants from Chicago and the Haiti office. (Several others apologized for sudden conflicts.) A pair of landscape architects were keen to pursue a pocket park / parklet initiative to parts of the region where open space was lacking. A designer mentioned how her firm performed pro bono projects, and has reached out to the Chapter for the right fit. Another designer from the East Bay reported how businesses along a forthcoming BRT route were being pushed out for not having the resources to refurbish their shops. The group was a good size and impressive makeup that the happy hour wasn't afraid to focus on developing the chapter – not only taking a moment to celebrate all that we've been doing, but secure a productive 2016.
The pending new brand does limit our abilities – but the turnout and conversation the other night showed that, regardless of a formalized "identity" for Chapters 2.0, the mission and passion are speaking for themselves. For now.
SF Chapter examines the logos developed by the Chapter Network and graphic design company Homestead; photo by Garrett Jacobs. Top photo by Matt Baker.


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The Driver (1978)
Walter Hill is a much underrated director, whose back catalogue is often overlooked. After several years as a writer, Hill moved into directing. His second major film, The Driver is a neo-noir, minimalist thriller, with characters named by their profession (The Detective, The Driver etc.) and a plot that extols Hills favourite theme, of a man being defined by his actions. The title character (Ryan O'Neal) a professional getaway driver, plays a game of cat and mouse with "The Detective" (Bruce Dern), who is determined to bring him down. "I'm gonna catch the cowboy that's never been caught," he tells "The Driver". "The Detective" becomes so obsessed with his foe, that he sets up a bank job in order to trap "The Driver". Yet the plan does not run smoothly and "The Driver" learns that he being set up. Does he walk away or does he take the bait and face the inevitable consequences?
The Driver is a spartan film with a clear message about the people living by a code. It also contemplates another classic theme, that of the individual who has become an anachronism and is out of step with the world that they live in. The Driver is also a prime example of the cinematic philosophy of show don't tell. Ryan O'Neal has only three hundred and fifty words of dialogue. His character's is intriguing but enigmatic. Despite the large fees he commands for his skill, he lives a frugal life in cheap motels. Clearly, he is not in it just for the money. Bruce Dern's obsession drives him to break the very law he's sworn to defend, in the tradition of Greek tragedy. Hill's original cut of the film was over two hours, but he decided to pare the plot development and motivational back story to the bone, with a final running time of 91 minutes.
This is very much a product of its decade. The seventies were a time that allowed directors to experiment and pursue philosophical subtexts. The production design and cinematography by Harry Horner and Philip H. Lathrop are excellent. The stunt driving is superbly staged and edited. The scene where "The Driver" surgically dissects an orange Mercedes to prove his credentials is amazing. Sadly this sort of experimental film making just does not get made anymore. You cannot adequately compare a philosophical gem like this, with the vacuous, commercial, disposable film making that is The Fast and The Furious or Need for Speed. Sadly, box office returns suggest that the public no longer have an interest in allegorical films of this nature either.


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252 Sunset Hills Dr. Sunrise Beach, MO 65079
573-374-1000 . Toll Free 888-467-1275 . Fax 573-374-2401
Book 4 nights and your 5th night is free!
Click on the House Name or Picture for Rates and the Calendar. Reservations can be made by completing the form at the bottom of any house page. Select the date ranges just below the calendar on the house page for pricing. Continue completing the form below the date ranges to make a reservation and submit on-line. Your Confirmation will be emailed to you with an itemized statement.
House NameMargaritaVille
Property TypeLake View House
Allowed Occupancy * Additional charges apply for more people14
Floor area2200.00 sq.f.
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A $165 cleaning fee has already been added during the calculation of your rate
Located in the beautiful MargaritaVille Resort (AKA Tan-Tar-A) in a gated community at mile marker 26. This 2,200 square foot home features 3 separate lock out rooms. This home will sleep up to 14 people. The main suite offers a full kitchen, dining area, family room, large master bedroom with 2 Queen Beds, a pull out Queen Bed (living room) full bath area and a nice deck complete with patio furniture and grill. Both of the upper suites feature 2 Queen Beds, kitchenette, full bath, and small private decks. Some of the amenities include community pools, the ALL NEW MargaritaVille Land Shark Bar & Grill with additional swim-up pool bars, community dock, indoor water park, spa, restaurants, mall shopping, horse back riding and golf course.
Total of 6 Queen Beds, 2 in each bedroom, a Queen Pullout and an additional Queen Air Mattress is available.
You are being shown the approximate location of the house by land and water. To ensure the PRIVACY of our current guests, you will be given the exact address only AFTER your reservation is received. Please do not go to the house until instructed to do so.
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A $165 Cleaning fee will be charged in addition to the base rate of the house and has already been added to the total you will see once you enter your arrival date.
9.725% Lodging Tax has already been added to your total.
A 3% admin fee will be added to the above total if you choose to use your credit card as form of payment.
The TERMS of this agreement can be found by clicking on the RENTAL AGREEMENT tab at the top of this page. You will be required to sign the agreement and return it to our office before you will be given access to the property. You must be 25 or older to rent this house.


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|April 17, 2019
New changes: Study Permit: Making an Application
|April 9, 2019
Student Direct Stream Update (SDS)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) had planned to expand Student Direct Stream (SDS) globally by April 2019, however, for the time being, there is a delay in the expansion of SDS into additional countries.
At this time, SDS will remain available to legal residents of India, China, Philippines and Vietnam who meet the current eligibility requirements. This includes the requirement for applicants to submit a GIC in the amount of $10,000 CAD and the requirement to provide proof of tuition payment for one year.
On May 1st 2019, IRCC will make available a list of banks who offers an SDS eligible GIC product on IRCC's SDS webpage.
The full list of SDS requirements can be found on our website.
|March 12, 2019
New Entry/Exit Program Instructions
IRCC has published a program delivery update on their New Entry/Exit Program instructions:
|(Updated) March 6, 2019
Important Information for Students with a Co-Op Work Permit
IRCC has informed us that there was an error on some students' co-op work permits for their mandatory work components. On some work permits, there is a condition stating that the candidate is "not authorized to work for any employer other than stated" OR cannot work for an employer other than the educational institution. This condition is INCORRECT.
For more information from IRCC, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
For more information, please refer to our Co-op/Internship work and permits page.
Thank you very much for your cooperation,
|(updated) February 21, 2019
Important Update on the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program
|(Updated) March 6, 2019
Important Information for Students with a Co-Op Work Permit
IRCC has informed us that there was an error on some students' co-op work permits for their mandatory work components. On some work permits, there is a condition stating that the candidate is "not authorized to work for any employer other than stated" OR cannot work for an employer other than the educational institution. This condition is INCORRECT.
For more information from IRCC, please visit the Government of Canada website.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
For more information, please refer to our Co-op/Internship work and permits page.
Thank you very much for your cooperation,
|January 11, 2019
Important Immigration Update Concerning Your Study Permit
International students must meet the following study permit conditions:
The IRCC update now provides guidelines on how to determine whether or not an international student is compliant to their study permit conditions. These guidelines clarify the following (just highlights not full text):
Please refer to IRCC's website for the full details.
|October 26, 2018
Update for Saudi Students
The Saudi Ministry of Education made the decision to allow Saudi scholarship students (including dependents), currently on authorized leave from their Canadian studies, to rejoin their academic programs, beginning either in the fall or winter term. The following students (who may be bringing dependents with them) are now eligible for, and will receive, new financial scholarships issued by the Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will only consider financial sponsorship certificates from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia Cultural Bureau as valid proof of funds for applications for study permits and study permit extensions from these students (listed in the bullets above) and their dependants.
Important: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will NOT cancel or revoke valid study or work permits. As per subsection R222(1), these permits remain valid until their date of expiry if students with to stay in, or re-enter Canada, even if their scholarship is taken away.
For the full text, please refer to the two links below:
Program delivery update: Study permits for Saudi Arabian nationals – new instructions
|October 16, 2018
VAC Service Changes as of Nov 2, 2018
IRCC has released new information about service changes in Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas in November, 2018.
|September 12, 2018
Closure of VACs in NY and LA as of November 1, 2018
IRCC has released more information about the closures of certain VACs, see their website for details.
IRCC improves the processing of student applications from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is making great strides in promoting Canada as a destination of choice for international students seeking a quality education by finding efficient ways to process applications.
To support the growth in study permit applications, IRCC today announces the Student Direct Stream (SDS), which is available to students applying for a study permit from China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Students from those countries who demonstrate upfront that they have the financial resources and language skills to succeed academically in Canada will benefit from faster processing times.
IRCC is working on expanding SDS to Africa and are looking at options in Kenya and Senegal. Expansion to Senegal would be in line with the department's focus to attract more French-speaking students to Canada.
To qualify for SDS, applicants need to meet additional requirements, in particular language levels that are stricter than regular study permit requirements. Students who do not have all of the additional information required for SDS can apply through the regular study permit application process, either online or at a Visa Application Centre.
The SDS complements the Express Entry system as these students will be well placed to continue on the path to permanent residence and Canadian citizenship after completing their studies in Canada, if they wish to.
IRCC is committed to finding ways to improve its International Student Program by making its services faster, easier and more accessible. The success of the SDS program will be evaluated with the intention to expand the program in 2019.
To learn more about SDS, visit the website.
|May 22, 2018
Be aware of a scam targeting Chinese students
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police recently informed us of a scam currently targeting Chinese students in Canada. The Chinese community in Canada is being targeted with calls claiming to be the Beijing Police, Interpol, the Chinese Consulate or in some cases a delivery agency.
|May 14, 2018
Biometrics Update:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) plans to expand their biometric program. Biometrics is the collections of fingerprints and a photograph of the face. All foreign nationals applying for temporary and permanent residence will be required to provide biometrics.
There are exceptions to this requirement (not exhaustive):
For a full list of exceptions, please see IRCC's website. The Biometrics will be valid for 10 years and must be valid for the total duration of your immigration documents. The processing fee for the biometrics is $85.
The new regulations will come into force in two phases:
For the moment applicants applying for temporary residence (e.g. visitor records, study permits, work permit) and permanent residence from within Canada are exempt until proper facilities in Canada are established, which could be as soon as February 2019. Currently biometrics can only be done outside of Canada at a Visa Application Center (VAC) and at certain ports of entry (airport or land borders).
For more information, please consult IRCC's website at: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/biometrics.html


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6:30 to 8:30 pm | In the South Hall
God expects us to be good stewards of what He provides us, and we want to offer the people of Wellspring Church an opportunity to learn how to master their money. If you are looking for a tested and proven way to get on track financially, please consider attending Financial Peace University at Wellspring Church. Created by Dave Ramsey, this Bible-based set of principles will encourage and educate you about finance, budgeting and more. This class will run Monday nights for 9 weeks beginning on September 17. This class will be moderated by Jacob and Becky Savola, who are highly passionate about helping folks make wise financial decisions and are teaching this class for the second time at Wellspring. If you have any questions about the content of the class, please call Jacob at 616.334.9640.
"We took the FPU class with the expectations of not being able to go out for dinner, go on vacations, or 'enjoy' life like we had been doing. After the first class, we quickly realized that we were very wrong! It is all about seeing your finances as a gift from the Lord and an honor that He gives us the freedom to allocate it to where we want. We are eagerly awaiting the day that our student loan payments are gone and we know with the steps we learned through FPU that day will come much quicker than originally anticipated! We are so thankful for the tools we now have in making a budget that actually works and the friendships and accountability we have gained through taking this class." ~ Kaase & Kelly Boer