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By a strict definition, Sammanilith is not a colony; the Daernultoki colonists joined an existing darfellan settlement, but as the combined settlement was created during the time of colonization and the group has developed something of a unique culture, it bears mentioning as one.
Sammanilith is the Daernultoki colony that resulted from half of the dwarf exploratory expedition deeper into the Baldric being separated by a storm and then rescued from a sahuagin attack by the darfellans. Two badly damaged dwarf ships made landfall as the darfellans beat back the rest of the attack. Having no easy means of contacting the rest of the expedition, the dwarves negotiated with their rescuers to live among them until they were found. The darfellans agreed and the dwarves joined the settlement, assisting in any way they could, including fighting back against the sahuagin attacks. Their hatred of the sahuagin may not be as long-lived as the darfellans' but they definitely wanted revenge for the attacks on their ships.
When part of the expedition returned to recover those they'd lost in the storm (took a while; storms can last a long time, didn't know where they would have landed or how far off course they might have gotten, and their priority was to establish the intended colony), some chose to remain and the darfellans agreed. A small number of darfellans also accompanied the expedition to the point on the Arnoroth Gulf which would become known as Sahuathork after the great victory the combined Darfellan and Dwarf forces destroyed a massive raiding party of sahuagin, possibly using empty/skeleton dwarf ships as bait. As their assistance was necessary, the dwarves were permitted to stake a claim in that region by the darfellans, though the latter insisted on being able to move freely through it.
Early History
Understandable friction as the populations merged in Sammanilith and as both groups adjusted to the dwarven control of the point in the Arnoroth Gulf. The sahuagins would probably settle down briefly from the bloody nose they just received and assess the new situation with the dwarves in the picture; then attack in great numbers. The conflict is ongoing, but relegated to the shallows or aboard ship where both groups have fight for prolonged periods of time.
Dwarves have now heard bits and pieces of the ancient history of the Baldric, though as legends and from the darfellan point of view. Unclear to what extent they believe it/have inferred what likely happened. Actual exploration in search of these missing lost races would obviously be hampered by the sahuagin. They will generally not speak of it to the other races; some in Mirfield may have heard distorted versions.
Current Political/Economic Significance
Darfellan lore amd knowledge of the land combined with dwarven industriousness and the necessity of defense against the sahuagin have made the region home to the creators of some of the regions best ships, armors and weapons.
Current Population
Mix of dwarves and darfellans, with the exact concentration of each in a given region varying based on their history in the area.
Notable NPCs
- Darfellan chief
- Dwarven weapon master
- his apprentice
- Darfellan lorekeeper
Probable Encounters/Scenarios
- Sahuagin attack on the PCs boat and rescue by dwarves/darfellans
- Hired to procure/trade for weapons from the Sammanilith/Sahuathork manufacturers


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In this sequel to OF POSEIDON, Emma has just learned that her mother is a long-lost Poseidon princess, and now struggles with an identity crisis: As a Half-Breed, she's a freak in the human world and an abomination in the Syrena realm below. Syrena law states that all Half- Breeds should be put to death.
As if that's not bad enough, her mother's reappearance among the Syrena turns the two kingdoms—Poseidon and Triton—against one another. Which leaves Emma with a decision to make: Should she comply with Galen's request to keep herself safe and just hope for the best? Or should she risk it all and reveal herself—and her Gift—to save a people she's never known?
"A refreshing story filled with vibrant characters, feisty humor, and an irresistible romance. This story of star-crossed lovers in a luscious coastal setting brings new life to the age-old myth of merfolk and left me swooning for more!" ―Marissa Meyer, New York Times–bestselling author of Cinder and Scarlet, on Of Poseidon
"Banks's first novel has . . . a great deal of charm." ―Publishers Weekly on Of Poseidon
"Another twist on the mermaid theme comes with a hefty dose of romance and a heavier dollop of comedy in this debut. . . . Entertaining for readers riding the wave of mermaid fantasies." ―Kirkus Reviews on Of Poseidon

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The Heart of Christmas: A DVD Review
Christmas time is already approaching, I mean you can see it in the TV commercials so it MUST be true! Lol. Anyway, I wrote a blog entry not too long ago about the Three Types of Christmas movies, which I recommend you read when you have the time, and I started thinking about Christmas movies. At one point I even thought: "I should do research and see if there are more Christian Christmas films out there…" One day I went to my local Family Video and saw they had The Heart of Christmas available, and so I had some hopes on this being a really good and hopefully real Christmas film.
The Heart of Christmas, is a story about a busy business mom whose kids and husband don't feel like they see or spend time with her enough. This mom barely manages to go trick or treat with her kids and when she does, she uncovers a house with Christmas decorations. She asks "why the early decorations?", and a local hands her a business card and replies: "read this blog and you'll understand." So she starts reading the story of a boy named Dax and the painful journey his parents are making for him… The acting was very good from all the cast members, the quality and script were quite original, and the song by Matthew West is awesome! But, what I am about to write might sound heartless to some people and I apologize for that in advance. It is not my intent to be a jerk, however I feel this needs to be said.
The Heart of Christmas is misleading, because this is not a conventional Christmas film like you may imagine when observing the movie's cover appearance and the title itself. So if you're hoping for a movie which heavily relates to the Christmas season, and with which you can laugh/enjoy beside the whole family, this isn't it. No, The Heart of Christmas is a very painful journey through the lives of a group of parents whose child is fighting off cancer. I get the idea that you're supposed to see this film and then say to yourself: "Wow… I could have it a whole lot worse. I should be grateful of what I have." However, I felt it was unnecessary for that to be most of the movie itself, because I can't imagine this being a film I can watch again and again and again. Basically, no disrespect intended, this movie was designed to be emotional porn meant to make you cry. (I am not misusing that word, look it up.) Though this is a necessary message for some people to hear, because there are a lot of ungrateful people out there and we also have to be realistic in that Christmas isn't always full of smiles and giggles, it doesn't really talk about WHY Christmas is even worth celebrating; it just hints Dax "just needs one last happy moment" with his family. I won't discourage you from watching/purchasing the movie, because there are somethings within the movie I felt are worth seeing especially if you haven't experienced Cancer for yourself, but I won't be adding it to my library; I'm sorry if that sounds heartless.
Movie Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
p.s. Please don't misunderstand my words. I take what they produced very seriously and my heart goes out to all children, especially the children involved apart of that kind of situation. I just can't watch a movie like this again and again and again, because this will emotionally shock you just as certain horror films are designed to emotionally shock you; hence why I called this 'emotional porn.' Also keep in mind I would rather watch this than many of the Holiday Fluff films being currently released like Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special.


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Broughton Plant Hire is proud to support the Matt Hampson Foundation Get Busy Living! Centre in Melton Mowbray. Â The foundation has been set up to support its beneficiaries following a catastrophic injury through sport. The new centre, which is currently being constructed, will be a place for specialist companies to exhibit state-of-the-art-equipment and technology. The foundation hopes to offer its beneficiaries the chance to sample these without having to endure the astronomical costs of specialist equipment. The new centre will also offer a useful insight in to what it is like living with a catastrophic sporting injury.
Broughton Plant Hire are always looking for ways to support the local community and one of our customers, Derry Building Services, are one of the contractors helping to build the new centre. We have supplied access equipment from our Alfreton depot to them free of charge whilst they work on the project. We hope to offer our support to Derry Building Services throughout the remainder of the project and look forward to seeing the centre once completed.


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Optifast Week 11Thursday, June 23, 2016
Okay I think that's all I wanted to say this week.
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Love your honesty and this is super inspiring and makes me want to work out moreReplyDelete
Love this, you are doing so great, I am so stinkin' proud of you! I need to take advice from you, no more excuses!ReplyDelete
You are incredible. We have the same thought processes. I think you are amazing. Did I say that already? Go girl go.ReplyDelete
I am so impressed! You have a lot of will power - and you are doing great! It has be difficult at times. Expect great things - you deserve it!ReplyDelete
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okay I swear I took a lot away from this but right now I'm wanting mashed potatoes and gravy ya jerk lolReplyDelete
I am seriously so proud of you, I know I say that every week but I truly am. Just think how far you've come in really such a short period of time.
I'm so curious about the transition to food and I can't wait to see what that looks like. I struggle with food sometimes too (because I want ALL the things).
GET a fit bit!!!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE mine (I got the HR Charge) and it really will make you kick up your activity a notch purely for competition. Plus, it's fun! AND then you can add me and Deena and Christy as friends!!!!! I mean, do you need any other reason? No, go get one now. Plus, you're going to need to buy clothes after you lose more weight anyways!!
You seriously inspire me!ReplyDelete
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Thursday, May 31, 2012
Elvis Lives Here Now
What happens when Sgt stops at obscure middle of nowhere yard sales so MaryDeluxe can take a peak? $5 vintage leopard coats happen!
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Those are great surprises! I bet that made your day.ReplyDeleteReplies
I have to admit, the coat just a little bit more than elvis!Delete
Forget busses! You got a Rolls Royce!!! You are one lucky gal.ReplyDelete
Wow!!! That coat is amazing and Elvis ain't bad either, hubba hubba.ReplyDelete
Love that Elvis. I collect them and even though I have gotten most of mine for under $5 free is always better!ReplyDelete
THAT is amazing. =)ReplyDelete
I love it! Been lurking but haven't commented in a while. Love reading and seeing pics of your home remodeling and gardening. :) My landlord's father was moved out to one of his children's homes (he was 87) a few months after I moved into my apartment above him. They threw out a lot of great stuff that I saved from the trash. One was a velvet Matador/Bullfighting painting. While it's not totally my style, it's really cool and hangs in my living room currently. There's something to be said about white trashy kitsch. :)ReplyDelete
He found it on the side of the road?! That's awesome! Now I have that Sister Hazel song in my head ("big painted velvet Elvis"...). Fabulous coat too!ReplyDelete
Oh wow! That is amazing. Haha.ReplyDelete
-Andi x
That is a killer painting! That would be hard to pass up. :DReplyDelete
I am going to have to go through my photos and see if I have one of my friend's huge velvet young Dolly Parton that she thrifted! She loves it so much that it's one of the few things she's taking with her as she moves across the pond. lol
Man, those are awesome! You are really lucky Sgt picked that one up- Jay usually just rolls his eyes at my trash picked finds, let alone grabbing something himself LOL.ReplyDelete
Nice coat. You will get a lot of use out of that for sure!ReplyDelete
Eeek! Someone threw out Elvis? They couldn't even take him to Goodwill? People these days!ReplyDelete
Love the coat! It's fantastic!
So that's where Elvis is hanging out! lol! Love the coat, too!ReplyDelete
Those are some fantastic finds--you lucked out! I actually love the way Elvis and the coat look together. Too bad you can't leave the coat on display next to him all the time!ReplyDelete
Can't believe someone kicked Elvis to the curb.Good thing your hubby found him.I don't even want to think of what would have happened if no one else rescued him.That coat is just beautiful.xReplyDelete
How awesome! Both the painting and the coat...lucky gal :)ReplyDelete
x Molly
$5 leopard coats!!! Unbelieveable bargain of the century !!! I am green with envy !!ReplyDelete
Elvis and leopard ! is there anything better !ReplyDelete


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Now that the summer solstice has passed, we are going to face gradually shortened daylight hours. Seems much too soon. The weather was beautiful, for the entire weekend. Unfortunately, on Saturday our neighborhood was disturbed by a small but very vocal party that started in the early afternoon. It ended up being an hours-long party involving amplified music and so-called conversation, where the participants seem to have a vocabulary limited to four-letter words beginning with the sixth letter of the alphabet. I hesitated to call the Police, knowing they have so much to deal with but finally called the non-emergency number and the Sheriff's Department responded immediately and soon Oak Bluffs Police officers were handling the problem. They were professional and calm and things settled down. They encouraged me to call again if there were any more problems. It was necessary for them to make three more trips, the last at 3:45 am before the party was "quenched." So kudos to the Sheriff's Department and our Oak Bluffs Police Department for responding so promptly and professionally to a very tired lady for a non-emergency situation on what must have been a very busy weekend for them.
Joe Vera of Ocean Avenue was pleased to have his six daughters and their partners and his six grandchildren spending the last three weeks visiting him at his 1868 Victorian home on Ocean Avenue. His home was the first house built by the Oak Bluffs Land and Wharf Company and was constructed by Rasmus Carpenter of Foxboro who was the lead developer for the company. Mr. Vera also shared a bit of history when he told me that his grandfather Frank Vera was an Associate Judge at the Edgartown District Court in 1933. Thank you for that added information that I wasn't aware of.
How busy is our library? Well, take a look at the following scheduled events coming up. On Tuesday, July 1, at 6 pm the U.S. Coast Guard will give a presentation on boating and water safety. Meet members of the Coast Guard and a Q&A period follows along with refreshments.
Meet MV Sharks Baseball players and participate in a mini-clinic on Wednesday, July 2, at 11 am. Question and answer time, autographs, ticket raffle, Sharky the mascot and refreshments will round out this fun program.
Movie and Trivia Night on Thursday, July 3, at 5:30 pm features an annual "Jaws" trivia contest and screening. Test your knowledge and enjoy fun games before the movie. There will be prizes and refreshments.
A documentary screening and panel discussion about shark conservation when the award-winning film is shown will be on Saturday, July 5, at 12:30 pm. This is for ages 13 and up as there is graphic content. Refreshments.
Summer Reading Kick-Off Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, July 1, at 11 am will start with Ben & Bill's ice cream and a good book. Sign up for summer reading program. All ages welcome.
Meet Nancy Purnell at an artist's reception on Saturday, July 5, at 10:30 am.
The summer Mass schedule for Good Shepherd Parish starts this Saturday, June 28 and runs through August 31. There will now be nine Masses each weekend, but be sure to check the website www.goodshepherdmv.com for the exact times and locations as much has changed.
The M.V. Museum's summer Discovery Days programs are right around the corner. Starting July 1, programs will take place on the Edgartown campus every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10 am to 12 noon. The programs are specifically tailored to engage kids aged 5–12. Themes include harpooning, lighthouses, tie-dye totes, portrait painting, scrimshaw, herbs, Japanese brush painting, block printing, boats, and more. Reservations are required for all programs, and space is limited. Call Kate at 508-627-4441, ext. 110, to reserve. Classes are $15 for Museum members, $20 for non-members. Reserve three classes, and get the fourth free. Visit mvmuseum.org for specific program descriptions.
Tonight forget cooking supper and head to the P-A club for another fabulous fish fry. You may eat in or take out from 5 to 7 pm. Did you know that the P-A now has live music every Saturday night, starting at 7 pm? A special chicken dinner will be served on July 11 from 5 to 7 pm as a fundraising benefit for Johnny Ollen.
Many of you have probably seen Fr. Edward Beck on national TV or perhaps attended one of the many summer missions he has led for Good Shepherd Parish. A reading of his new play, "Sweetened Water," will be staged at the Vineyard Playhouse in Vineyard Haven on Monday, July 7, at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the Playhouse box office or online at vineyardplayhouse.org. Seating is limited and all proceeds will benefit the nonprofit theater.
We send birthday smiles to Ashley Andrews and Leanne Giordano on the 28th, Abbey Grace Marchand, Donna Leon, and Jim Maseda on the 30th, Madeline Alley on July 1, and Rahmal Hopkins and Deborah DeBett Ratcliff on July 3.
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Ana Fernandez
Curated by: Arno Mayorga
2ND FLR Gallery
903 W 19th Street 2nd Flr
Chicago, IL 60608
June 5th – June 26th
Ana Fernandez is a visual artist whose most recent series, Texas, will be shown at Pilsen's 2ND FLR Gallery beginning June 5th from 6-9pm. Her work has been exhibited in cities throughout the United States, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Austin, San Antonio and Chicago. Fernandez holds an MFA from UCLA and a BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I had the pleasure of chatting with Ana prior to the opening of her Texas series exhibition in Chicago.
So, where are you from? Where do you live now?
I was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. My family moved to San Antonio when I was sixteen. I then lived in Chicago for three years, Los Angeles for ten years, and now reside in San Antonio.
How did you like Chicago when you lived here?
I absolutely love Chicago. It's one of my favorite places. Chicago feels very much like home, very friendly and cozy. Coming from Texas, I also noticed that Chicago has a very large Latino community and the city is not at all pretentious.
When did you decide you wanted to be an artist?
My mom is an artist and we were exposed to art at a very early age. I remember using oil paint for the first time around age ten. I entered different contests. I was always doing something creative as a child. I used to take toys belonging to the neighborhood kids and bury them in our backyard. I would present them with an elaborate hand-drawn map by which the toys could be found. I think they had more fun finding the toy than actually playing with it… But, I never really made a conscious decision to be an artist, because I believe that you either are an artist or you aren't. They can't teach you that in school. I did make a conscious decision, however, to study art formally–which was a natural progression for me. At one point, when I was in college, I thought, well, maybe I should study something else so I could actually get a job. Like law or something. But, I soon realized that I need to do what I love to do. There was not another option.
How would you describe your art?
I would describe my art as naturalistic and realistic with elements of the fantastic. Supernatural. The content of my series as a whole contains some of my favorite subjects: magic, true crime, paranormal activity, sex, murder, occult, mythology, witchcraft and superstition all set in my hometown, San Antonio. My painting called 210 is a vanitas themed painting, for example.
In terms of your content, from where do you draw your interest in these subjects–magic, true crime, paranormal activity…?
Do I sound like a psycho? [Reyna, laughing: "No, you do not sound like a psycho."] The subject matter of my work is taken from observations of my world, personal experiences and my own personal studies in those subjects. As a painter, I never consciously thought "I'm going to mix all these subjects together" rather they just seeped out from my subconscious. Eventually, whatever you put in your head will surface in one way or another.
I recently read that your work contains elements of "Chicano mythology and ritual." Can you elaborate on that?
We are very festive here in San Antonio. People leave Christmas decorations out all year long. There are altars and religious statues in yards, sports memorabilia, you name it. People stick styrofoam cups in their chain link fences and spell out words, like "mom." [Reyna: "That's awesome."] That's just how its done here. I have painted a similar scene in one of my pieces. I'm just capturing where I am from and what is around me.
What advice would you give to a young person who is contemplating a career as a visual artist?
I would encourage them to find good teachers and learn all you can about art history and contemporary art. Find out as much as you can about the business end of the art world. That's something else they don't teach you in school. Also, watch Paul McCarthy's video "Painter." He's referencing someone who wants to be a painter in the piece. Really, he's referencing the archetype of the heroic male painter–but also the business aspect of painting. It's a very funny performance. It's actually more of an anti-painter video in that it sums up a lot of contemporary attitudes some students have about painting like: "I'm going to make lots of paintings and people will buy them and I'm going to be famous." What the video works to create is an awareness. It makes us question some of those commonly held attitudes about art and should make students think: "Why do you want to touch on something? Why do you need to make something? Why do you need to make an object?"
Ana Fernandez' most recent series, Texas, will be exhibited at 2ND FLR Gallery June 5th from 6-9pm. In conjunction with the Texas series opening, 2ND FLR Gallery will host the United Latino Pride Week Launch Party June 5th from 9pm-12am. To learn more about Ana Fernandez' work and upcoming shows, visit her web page.


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SINGAPORE, MARCH 28TH, 2014: With just one day to go until Earth Hour, a record 158 countries and territories across some 7000 cities and towns will be participating in the world's largest celebration for the planet tomorrow at 8:30PM local time. Now in its eighth year Earth Hour, organised by WWF, has evolved into the world's largest environmental grassroots movement connecting hundreds of millions of people across all seven continents.
(Image © WWF / Jason Larkin)
For the first time, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul will be switching off for Earth Hour, joining the Pyramids of Giza and other iconic landmarks across the world including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, the Tower Bridge in London, the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, the Christ the Redeemer (statue) in Rio de Janeiro, the Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok, Times Square in New York City and the Last Vegas Strip. More landmarks participating in Earth Hour 2014 can be found here www.earthhour.org/landmarks
While Earth Hour has grown from a single lights out event to the world's largest grassroots movement for the environment, the actual dedicated hour remains a key driver of wider engagement to act on environmental priorities across the world.
Starting in New Zealand, Earth Hour will make its way through 157 countries and territories passing all seven continents including Australia, Asia, Europe, Africa, then to North and South America, and even to Antarctica, before ending in Tahiti.
Following the recent announcement that Spider-Man is the first Super Hero ambassador for Earth Hour, the cast of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is on hand to help to switch off the lights across Singapore's signature Marina Bay skyline as part of the global flagship Earth Hour event organised by WWF-Singapore.
"It is always extraordinary to see cities and landmarks involved in Earth Hour, but in 2014 it is the stories and activities happening beyond the hour that show this event has evolved into a movement driven by the power of the crowd," said Andy Ridley, CEO and Co-Founder of Earth Hour from the movement's home in Singapore.
"When the lights go off, let's remember Earth Hour is far more than an hour. There is a far bigger impact than the one-hour event. We are here to celebrate that we all commit to going 'beyond the hour' in living greener lives," said Dr. Marco Lambertini, WWF International Director General Designate. "Let's remember throughout the year ahead what we have come here to celebrate - that each of us has the power to make a real difference in the world. Each of us can be a Super Hero for the planet."
#YourPower – Everyone can be a Super Hero for the Planet
This year, participants across the world are asked to share their own Super Hero actions for Earth Hour on Instagram. A global map tracking uploads the hash-tags #EarthHour, #YourPower and #SpiderMan has been launched before Saturday's event, and can be seen at www.earthhour.org/2014. People can also view the Earth Hour movement's everyday Super Hero video at http://ehour.me/eh14superheroes.
People can also head to their city's favourite participating landmark to capture the lights going off at 8:30PM local time, and share it on Instagram with hash-tags #EarthHour, #YourPower.
Beyond the Hour
Earth Hour in 2014 sees the completion of the shift from Earth Hour the event to Earth Hour the movement.
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Sol Azteca Vs. Mexican Sky
- Artist: Bird Quartet
- Format: CD
- Release Date: 1/25/2005
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Finally, thanks to the courage of Cero-records and Singer Ladra, goes to the market the authentic session of 'Bird Quartet' in Mexico city, the one that has to wait almost five years before being published. In 'Sol Azteca vs. Mexican sky', the feathered quartet combine free improvisations whith electronic treatments and birds singings, bringing to life fantastic scenarios that goes from clautrophobia to vertigo and from isolation to pile.Besides it includes two extras: a video realized by Alejandro Cons and the graphic design made by Carlos Cons, that are an intimate view of the group´s folklore. Convenient to say that the recording was approved by the Anti-Pop Brigade. 'Rock in opposition, contemporary music, the truth is that this album is a whole challenge to those listeners who wants to cross the limits given when labeling the music; to find few concurred sonorous ways in our days.' Joseph Muniz - Noise Kontrol -.


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Funny 'Michael Is Now Making Disaster Movies': Gutfeld Riffs on Moore's Latest 'Flop'
Greg Gutfeld reacted to Michigan filmmaker Michael Moore's new, anti-Trump documentary "Fahrenheit 11/9," which tanked during its opening weekend.
The film, a titular play on his anti-Bush film, "Fahrenheit 9/11," opened in eighth place, grossing only $3 million.
"Michael Moore is now making disaster movies... It sank faster than the S.S. Poseidon," he said.
Gutfeld said that hype that Moore's films garner is a product of the media thinking Americans won't see his films "because we're all rubes."
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He said Moore's films are "overtly political" -- as opposed to the Hollywood custom of "injecting politics" into movies based on other topics.
Gutfeld called "Fahrenheit 11/9" -- named for the day after Donald Trump's 2016 election -- is a "rejection of Trump and you."
"At least Moore wears his politics on his sleeve," he said, calling the film a "fairy tale for wounded liberals."
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HOUMA — You can enjoy a springtime musical treat and learn more about instruments during a Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra concert.
The orchestra is set to perform from 3 to 5 p.m. March 20 at Southdown Plantation, 1208 Museum Drive, Houma.
The event will also feature a pre-concert "Behind the Sounds" program from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. The event is designed for children and families to have a chance to meet the musicians of the LPO and enjoy a hands-on program to learn about the musical instrument they perform.
"We are proud to bring this event to Houma ... because it allows people who might not normally have the opportunity to see an orchestra perform do so," said Katie LeCompte, Southdown Plantation's executive director.
This is the orchestra's sixth performance at Southdown.
LeCompte said outdoor seating is available and audience members should bring their own chairs or blankets.
She said a limited number of tickets are also available for reserved table seating under Buquet Pavilion for $25 per person and $200 per table of eight seats, however, they must reserve them by calling the museum.
Sponsorships range from $250-$1,000.
"We have a wonderful program planned for the Southdown Plantation performance," said Lois Robinson Duplantier, the orchestra's general manager. "The pre-show is special for the kids because they like to see the instruments. The children don't get to play the instruments, but the musicians do a great job of demonstrating. The performance will be a great opportunity for a town the size of Houma. It is a different experience to see a performance done by a full-time orchestra of 70 professional musicians at one time."
A cash bar with wine, sodas and snacks will be available. Outside food and drinks are also permitted.
The LPO was formed in 1991 as a nonprofit corporation and orchestra. The orchestra's mission is to provide the South with a professional orchestra that offers the highest quality symphonic music, educational programs and multicultural community events to enhance the cultural vitality of the community.
The concert is sponsored by The Terrebonne Historical and Cultural Society.
For information or tickets, call the museum office at 851-0154. In the event of rain, the concert will take place at the Houma Municipal Auditorium, 880 Verret St., at the same date and time.
"The LPO is a first-class organization that really wows the crowd every time," LeCompte said.
"There will be something for everybody and everybody of all ages will have a good time," Duplantier added. "We are looking forward to the performance."
Free orchestra concert provides unique listening opportunity
HOUMA — You can enjoy a springtime musical treat and learn more about instruments during a Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra concert.


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The robot measures the vehicle, picks it up with a forklift-like system, and takes it to the back area, where it will position it in one of the 249 parking spots reserved for automated valets. The machine is capable of carrying standard cars weighing up to 3.31 tons.
The introductory rate for robot valet parking at Düsseldorf is 29 euros ($39.59) per day or 4 euros ($5.46) per hour. Although the airport is targeting business travelers in a hurry, the service is open to anyone.
This is an awesome idea, expensive, but awesome.


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Last weekend, Yonder Mountain String Band fans had the chance to take in an early preview of their evening show in the Halo Bar thanks to The Pageant and Vintage Vinyl. Even neater than the bluegrass band's performance was some of the unexpected memorabilia brought out by loyal fans during the meet & greet afterwards.
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For this Mannered Mondays, I thought we'd take a break from the usual book excerpts and rehash an old topic anew. After all, Halloween is coming up. It's my favourite holiday!
Last year, I wrote this post about cultural appropriation. For more clarity, I suggest reading this post about how cultural appropriation specifically works. If you already have a good understanding of this subject, then you'll see immediately how problematic the recent (now defunct) campaign of Victoria's Secret was.
Cut for those who don't want to see tacky lingerie model pics.
A month ago, Victoria's Secret released a lingerie line called "Go East". I remember being in the mall around when it came out, looking for something to get a friend. The bras with Japanese prints were cute; the captions for those products online were not. And then there was one online product in particular...
"Your ticket to an exotic adventure: a sexy mesh teddy with flirty
cutouts and Eastern-inspired florals. Sexy little fantasies, there's one
for every sexy you."
... What?
Yes. A geisha is secretly a white, blonde lady in a cheap, tacky satin-and-mesh getup with a cute 'lil fan and eating utensils decorated with someone's curtain pull tassels in her hair.
This, darlings, is the epitome of the Western view of a geisha, and indeed Japanese women as a whole. Ever-accessible objects there to be sexy and cheap, subservient to the men they cater to. That a geisha is a whore, and nothing else, as has been purported in America since the days when white men first went to (ahem, invaded with iron war ships) Japan. They didn't even bother to at least use a Japanese model for this getup. At least then she would have made some money off of the appropriation of her country's internationally-recognized symbol!
(Proof? Check out the whole line archived here.)
But that's exactly what fetishism and cultural appropriation bring you.
By simply wearing this gaudy "geisha" getup, you too can be Exotic, Sexy, Asian. By simply having the hallmark accessories of Japanese Women Everywhere (a fan, some chopsticks in your hair, red lipstick), you can be a geisha. And all geisha are there to sexually serve men, of course.
I'm all for people exploring their fetishes, so long as they don't involve kids, animals, or the dead. If your fetish is an Asian woman, by all means... but at some point, people have to realise that marketing things like this perpetuates a racist stereotype that dehumanizes and objectifies real people, taking away the real history and lives of actual geisha past and present, and indeed, of
Asian women who should be seen as people first, not as mere accessories to a man's idealized lifestyle.
Just don't do this for Halloween. It isn't cute, nor sexy. It isn't just a 'fun, harmless' getup. You might think it's fun, but it plays upon an ingrained cultural image in America that really needs to be eradicated.
Wa-style is cool! Portraying yourself as a geisha and dressing like this model... not so much. Have some respect for the culture you want to imitate or be a part of.


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Since our first project in 1991, our approach is driven by an attention to the conceptual and the experiential. Shawn Hausman Design arose out of Shawn's background in film and subsequently, our ideas are driven by the creation of narratives (oftentimes fictitious). We seek to create unconventional spaces imparted with wit and an idiosyncratic touch. Following his experience creating and running the infamously experimental New York nightclub, Area, Shawn perceives that places come alive through people and their interactions. This informs our overriding attention to how our interiors are experienced and how design can be employed to conjure an all-encompassing mood. Though we have taken on a number of unique private residences and company headquarters, our attention is devoted to the creation of offbeat, unique hotels and restaurants.
Hollywood Canteen, Los Angeles, completed 1991 restaurant
While working in Los Angeles on the production design for feature films and commercials, Shawn was approached by his former partner of Area nightclub, to adapt an old coffee shop into a restaurant. Inspired by the restaurant's location amongst the film studios and backlots, Shawn's design operated like a portal, transporting guests to Hollywood's past. As the Los Angeles Times reported on its opening, 'the Hollywood Canteen reproduces the visual style of the '30s and '40s with unusual fidelity'.
Chateau Marmont, Los Angeles, completed 1996 hotel
Designing the interiors for the Chateau was Shawn's first collaboration with hotelier Andre Balazs, a partnership that continues today two decades on. Having grown up visiting it, this project was a labour of love for Shawn. With a devoted following anxious to preserve the spirit of the Hollywood icon, Shawn sought to tread a fine line between updating it and preserving it. Architectural Digest praised how, 'Hausman came up with a layered look, mixing furnishing of different styles and periods' in an effort to convey the building's storied past and craft a feeling of luxury that was nuanced and understated. Conde Nast Traveler named it in their 2015 Gold List of '100 hotels that change the way we see the world', attesting to the timelessness of his design. Shawn has continued to be involved in the hotel's design, returning to work on the lobby and the lobby bar.
Bar Marmont, Los Angeles, completed 1997 bar
After completing work on the Chateau in 1996, Shawn Hausman Design (SHD) was approached by Sean MacPherson to design Bar Marmont. The tangled exoticism of the interiors were designed to fabricate a sense of displaced Europe in Asia, a narrative inspired by a scene in the unedited adaptation of The Heart of Darkness. Andre Balazs took over the bar in 2006 for which SHD updated the space.
Nica's, The Stanhope Hotel, New York, completed 1997 restaurant
Nica's, a restaurant and bar located in the Stanhope Hotel, was designed with one time resident, infamous socialite, Pannonica de Koenigswarter, in mind. Nica, a fervent member of the 1950s New York jazz scene, became the fictional proprietor of the place with concert handbills for Theolonious Monk and Charlie Parker pasted to the walls and 1950s oil paintings wonkily hung on top of traditional murals to create the sense of her taking over the existing bar.
The Standard, Hollywood, completed 1999 hotel
The Standard, Hollywood was the inception of the Standard brand, revolutionary for being the first boutique hotel to cater for people on a budget. The guest room design was an exercise in paring back, stripping away the superfluous clutter traditionally found in hotel rooms to leave design centric spaces populated by select pieces. Artwork and graphics migrated from the walls to become embedded in the very materials of the room; Andy Warhol's flower print was transformed into drapes. Designed for a younger crowd, SHD made the public space the central focus and driving energy of the hotel with a series of quasi nightclub spaces filled with modern design classics to lend a cultured edge. Rudy's Barber Shop, established byAlex Calderwood, founder of the Ace Hotel group, was an innovative retail presence occupying the lobby and the front desk was transformed into a bar with high stools and the infamous Vitrine, an art installation space where artists were invited to sleep.
The Standard, Downtown Los Angeles, completed 2002 hotel
The second Standard's location in the former office building of Standard Oil became central to the design. SHD played with the architecture's corporate history and re-envisaged the space as an ode to a bygone era when business was still alluring and stylish. The lure of the hotel, especially it's roof deck and pool, was pivotal to the revival of Downtown Los Angeles, drawing hotel guests and local residents alike. When Mr and Mrs Smith named Shawn Hausman in their Top 10 Boutique Hotel Designers, they described the Standard as, 'an inspired, slightly psychedelic take on Hitchcock-era decor.'
Sub Mercer, The Mercer Hotel, New York, completed 2003 bar
The Sub Mercer was so-named due to its placement in the sub basement of the Mercer hotel. Playing up to the cavernous, dark interiors, Shawn envisaged the bar as the private lair of a fictionalised lothario, creating a mood of decadence and hedonism.
The Continental, Midtown, Philadelphia, completed 2004 restaurant
The Continental Midtown was the first of SHD's ongoing collaboration with restaurateur, Stephen Starr. Inspired by the design of quintessential 1950s coffee shops, the restaurant's interior, which encompasses two floors plus a roof deck bar, is at once nostalgic and futuristic with playful interpretations of mid century design.
The Continental, Atlantic City, completed 2006 restaurant
Starr invited SHD to follow up the Continental Midtown with another outpost in Atlantic City. For this, Shawn pushed their recreation of 1950s spaces further, creating a classic mid century, glass and steel beam building within the building the restaurant was housed in.
Buddakan, Atlantic City, completed 2006 restaurant
Buddakan, Atlantic City, opened in 2006 as a sister to the original Buddakan in Philadelphia. Shawn architecturally reinterpreted the space to create balconies and a courtyard, both of which are crowned with a ceiling inset with lights to craft a night sky effect. A monumental golden Buddha provides a central focus point at the end of the hall, producing the theatrical experience Starr is known for providing.
The Standard, Miami, completed 2006 hotel
When Andre Balazs asked SHD to design the interiors for The Standard hotel and spa in Miami, it was still operating as The Lido, Miami's historic first spa. Shawn found the building's untouched character and its proximity to the bay evocative and sought to design a hotel that was quieter and more organic in tone and texture than the other Standards. His design weaves the spa throughout the hotel with the blond woods and natural linens echoing the sense of calm.
Teplitzki's, Chelsea Prime and The Fifth Floor at The Chelsea Hotel, Atlantic City, completed 2008 restaurant, bar and lounge
SHD were asked to work on a number of bars, restaurants and lounges for The Chelsea Hotel, Atlantic City. Teplitzki's, the 24 hour coffee shop, echoed classic Los Angeles coffee shop design with a sweeping counter and cantilevered bar stools, while Chelsea Prime infused traditional steakhouse design with a period 1940s look.
Butcher & Singer, Philadelphia, completed 2008 restaurant
A classic steakhouse housed in an old brokerage firm on Walnut Street, SHD played with the classic elements of the genre to craft a mood both traditional and original. Materials and lighting were employed to counter the voluminous space with its extraordinary high ceilings. Crystal chandeliers salvaged from Morris Lapidus's original Fontainebleau hotel fill the cavernous ceilings while wood panelling imparts a warmth to the walls.
Parc, Philadelphia, completed 2008 restaurant
Despite opening nearly a decade ago, Parc remains Philadelphia's highest grossing restaurant. To compliment the archetypal French cuisine, Shawn sought to recreate the definitive brasserie experience as authentically as possible, making diners feel transported to France. In addition to importing a vintage bar top from France, SHD travelled extensively in Europe, sourcing pieces to craft the meticulous level of detail required.
El Rey & The Ranstead Room, Philadelphia, completed 2009 restaurant and bar
Mexican restaurant, El Rey, and its accompanying bar, The Ranstead Room, were opened in 2009 as another collaboration between SHD and Starr. Housed in a traditional Greek coffee shop, SHD reworked a number of its original features into the design alongside new additions to create the feel of an old school Mexican cafe. Accessed from a separate hidden entrance, The Ranstead Room has the secretive mood of a speakeasy bar.
The Standard, Highline, New York, completed 2009 hotel
Maintaining the continuity of the Standard brand, SHD were conceptual consultants for the first Standard Hotel in New York. The only purpose built Standard hotel, the contemporary building's futuristic style was matched with 1970s inspired interiors.
Pizza Stella, Philadelphia, completed 2010 restaurant
SHD have collaborated with Richard Stokes AIA on multiple projects and for this pizzeria they co-designed the artisanal pizzeria as a modern take on the rustic Italian restaurant. The mosaic topped pizza oven provides the visual focus of the restaurant with a Canaletto inspired relief above and industrial styling in the furniture and lighting.
The Dandelion, Philadelphia, completed 2011 restaurant
The Dandelion is a British-inspired restaurant SHD designed for Starr. Housed in two different buildings, the four dining rooms and two bars create the mismatched, eccentric atmosphere of authentic British pubs. Shawn saw the multiple rooms as an opportunity to explore different moods and added vintage touches, like a hearth shipped from England, to contribute to the theatrical atmosphere.
Little Dom's, Los Angeles, completed 2011 restaurant and deli
In 2011, LA based restaurateur, Warner Ebbink, asked SHD to work on Little Dom's, a neighbourhood style, Italian American restaurant. Intended as the more casual sister to old school Hollywood favourite, Dominick's, Shawn designed the interior with a patina to create the warmth of familiarity. The deli counter next door is equally evocative with its blackboard menu, plaid walls and black and white framed photos.
Le Diplomate, Washington D.C., completed 2013 restaurant
SHD completed their second French brasserie for Stephen Starr, translating the success of Philadelphia's Parc, to Washington D.C. Playing with the preponderance of red, white and blue in the capital city and the colours of the French flag, the tricolore became the basis of the colour palette. Memorabilia from the Tour de France, a simultaneously international and yet distinctly French competition, lines the walls and provides a weight and particularity to the Gallic design.
The Standard, East Village, New York, completed 2014 hotel
When SHD were appointed interior designers on the Standard Hotel, East Village, they sought to reconcile the towering glass building with the historic Cooper Square neighbourhood it was part of. Though the rooms were left purposefully bright and open to the views, they introduced a warmer mood to the ground floor. With its natural palette of materials, the hotel restaurant, Narcissa, refers to the upstate New York farm producing its ingredients; whilst Cafe Standard with its street level terrace and overhanging foliage introduce the relaxed informality the East Village is prized for.
The Continental, Miami, completed 2015 restaurant
SHD converted the MiMo (Miami Modern) icon, the Ankara Motel, into their third Continental restaurant for Starr. Shawn sought to bring a sophistication and elegance to the building, translating the glamour of mid century modernism to today's contemporary moment. Coordinating with the inherent exoticism of the waterfront location, the restaurant is composed of different areas that flow from interior to exterior, crafting a tropical atmosphere.
Le Zoo, Miami, completed 2015 restaurant
SHD undertook their third French restaurant for Stephen Starr in the prestigious Bal Harbour Shops. Taking a fictional location on the Riviera as their cue, SHD created a witty take on the classic French bistro. With a playfulness befitting a restaurant called Le Zoo, the aesthetic of classic French bistros was shaken up to impart a youthful vibrancy to the space.
MiniBar, Los Angeles, completed 2015 bar
Pairing up with Warner Ebbink again, MiniBar, a 1950s inspired drinking den, opened in 2015. MiniBar occupies one corner of the Best Western Hollywood ground floor. SHD redesigned the lobby of the hotel and Ebbink owns the iconic 101 Coffee Shop also housed in the building. MiniBar completed the mood of Hollywood glamour; as Time Out glowingly announced, 'if there's a perfect place to unwind with a cocktail in LA, it's at MiniBar in Hollywood.'
The Beverly Laurel Hotel, Los Angeles, completed 2015 hotel
The original motor inn on Beverly Blvd. is a third generation family property beloved to hipsters and travelling bands. SHD painstakingly revamped the public space and bedrooms, seeking to keep the spirit intact and reference its mid century beginnings.
The Standard, London, ongoing hotel
SHD opened their UK office in 2014 to embark on their first European project. Having designed and consulted on all five of the Standard Hotels, they are currently engaged in bringing the offbeat individuality of the franchise to London.
OTHER PROJECTS: Commercial
Ford Modelling Agency, Beverly Hills, completed 1998 office
4 Square Headquarters, San Clemente, completed 2001 office
Boyds Department Store, Philadelphia, completed 2010 retail
OTHER PROJECTS: Residential
Riess Residence, San Clemente
Dowad Residence, Bel Air
Sager Residence, Los Angeles
Stiller/ Tripplehorn Residence, Hollywood
Hausman/ Kimberley Dome Residence, Ojai
Hausman/ Kimberley Signal St. Residence, Ojai


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Effortlessly combining elegance and comfort in a prime location just outside of the centre of Greenwich and The Docklands is this beautiful riverside 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment. Situated within the extremely popular Millennium Quay development this property is sure to be of interest to investors as well as residential buyers and we urge internal viewings are arranged as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Internally the apartment has been decorated to a very high standard and the layout is sure to impress buyers leaving a very good first impression. Comprising of a bright and spacious reception room with access to a large balcony that boasts direct views of the River Thames, a separate modern fitted kitchen, two double bedrooms (master en-suite) and the second bedroom provides access to the balcony plus a family bathroom.
Further benefits include a secure gated entrance to the property, lift service, on site security, secure allocated parking and a management lodge.
Sq. Ft: 699 approx
Ground Rent: £200.00
Service Charge: £2307.43 plus £378.65 Estate Charge
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Direction of balcony: North East
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Here are this week's headlines:
- The French Election
The first round of the election is complete, with Emmanuel Macron (En Marche!) and Marine Le Pen (Front National) as the top two candidates. Le Pen remains the underdog, having been beaten by Macron in this first stage of the election. The polls had accurately predicted this result. The two candidates will go into a run-off election in two weeks. The election presents the recent issue of fake news, with suggestions that the founder of the Front National had a marijuana farm on his estate, and that Macron was being funded by past employers with the aim of defending capitalism. There were also fake tweets pretending to be the Russian government, saying that they would help Marine Le Pen win the election. Fake polls were also presented to the public, showing Le Pen in the lead. In France alone, Facebook has had to delete over 30,000 fake accounts which create this fake news.
Read more in The Guardian, Bloomberg and Reuters.
- Book sales hit record high
According to the BBC, the Publishers Association has stated that UK book sales reached a record £3.5 billion last year. This represents a 6% rise and is largely due to the increase in popularity of children's books. Sales of children's books increased 16%, reaching a total of £365 million. This is largely due to an increase in the sale of printed works, as ebook sales have reportedly fallen by 3% across the UK book market. Despite the fall in ebook sales, revenues for digital distribution did increase in other media forms. For instance, online journal subscriptions have increased by 10%.
UK Children's books are also proving popular in other jurisdictions as exporting rose by 34%. The current figures represent the highest level of printed book figures since 2012. Other trends saw increases in fitness and self-help books, causing sales of non-fiction titles to rise by 9%.
Read more in The Financial Times or the BBC.
- China's tech giants
China's technology sector could be broken down into 3 companies. First of which is clearly Alibaba, China's biggest e-commerce group, boasting a 70% market share in China. It's chairman, pledges to serve 2bn consumer worldwide within 20 years. Tencent which specialises in mobile apps, most notable product being WeChat, which is now the world's tenth most valuable public firm. Baidu, a search engine much akin to America's google.
However, amongst the three there is clearly a weakest link, Baidu. Other than its obvious drop in revenue from 35% in 2015 to 6.3% in 2016, Baidu is being eclipsed by Tecent's WeChat. What started out as a messenger app from Tencent has now mutated into, for a lack of a better word, 'super-app'. WeChat allows for third-party apps to run on it's app, which means that you can use the app to hail a cab, send money, even manage your bills, the list is endless.
The functionality of the app, has cause it to act like a browser, which has incentivised companies to shift their marketing to networks like WeChat. Causing Baidu which 'gets nine-tenth of its revenues from online ads' to suffer and business consultants to deem them to be 'irrelevant in five years.'
This is not to say that Alibaba has nothing to show. Alibaba's newest venture, Ant Financial has been dubbed by Jack Ma, Alibaba's chairman, as their weapon for going global. Ant not only offers a wide range of financial products, it also runs China's first proper credit-scoring agency, Sesame Credit. Ma is also clearly not content and is constantly looking to the future, raising its offer by a third MoneyGram International, a money-transfer firm.
China's technological titan has an interesting business model, unlike its western counter parts which usually focuses on a few areas, it adopts a multi prong strategy, taking multiple projects at the same time. This makes them something to look out for as they are able to synergise their different products and market it to their online platforms to reach a larger consumer base.
Read more in Forbes and The Economist.
- United passenger forced off plane compensated
A Vietnamese-American doctor violently forced off a United airlines flight has received a settlement.
The airline had asked Mr Dao to get off the plane to make space for staff members on a flight from Chicago to Louisville, Kentucky, but he refused claiming he had patients to see to the next day.
The video of him being violently apprehended and bleeding went viral. The fact that he suffered a concussion, a broken nose and lost his two front teeth has created international outrage at such treatment by airline enforcement officers.
Quite frankly the incident has been described by several as a 'PR catastrophe'.
It has been agreed that the "amount remain confidential", but as a consequence of his case congressmen have been prompted to consider introducing new regulations for the industry. In addition, United passengers will now be offered up to $10,000 for giving up their seats.
Furthermore, the agreement to make Mr Munoz, responsible for the handling of the incident, the company's chairman in 2018 has been reversed by United's board of directors, and Mr Munoz has expressed his regret at for what occurred.
Read more on the BBC and The Telegraph.
- UK economy grows by 0.6%
The UK economy has grown by only 0.3% which is the slowest growth rate since the first three months of 2016, according to official figures. It is fair to attribute this slow economic growth to Brexit as the slump in the pound after the referendum which led to inflation.
This is less than economists had forecasted. Economists had expected the GDP growth to slow down to to decreased consumer spending due to inflation however they had expected a higher figure of 0.4%.
Chris Williamson, chief economist, IHS Markit, said: "The message is clear: the start of the year saw the weakest pace of growth for a year as rising prices have started to hit household spending." Nevertheless, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond has stated that the British economy is resilient.
Barclays analysts have predicted that this slow economic growth will prevent the Bank of England from raising interests further. They stated that "In our view, given rising inflationary pressures and the increasing likelihood of negative real wage growth in the coming months, household consumption will continue to ease over the course of 2017. All in all, we believe this strengthens our view that the Bank of England MPC will leave its monetary policy stance unchanged over our forecast horizon"
Read more in The Guardian or the BBC.


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DALLAS - Two West Texas billionaire brothers have acquired their first Dallas property in Uptown: Advancial Tower, a 17-story, 147,252-sf Class A office building. The seller was Charter Holdings.
The Dallas Central Appraisal District values the property at $16.25 million.
Dan and Farris Wilks, creators of Cisco-based Frac Tech Services, purchased the property at 1845 Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
Improving the quality of Advancial Tower — which has an occupancy rate of 95 percent — will come down to maximizing the efficiency of the building's operations.
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Good Morning, I have lived in South Ruislip for the past 15 years where we appear to have more and more unused property which is getting to be a little concerning to say the least. I am aware of the city grove development and the challenges faced by Sainsbury which is not ideal as was looking forward to the development which has so much potential for the area, however I guess I got a bit lost when I heard that the old Focus and Land of Leather site is not part of the old dairy development. When making enquires I was informed that any of the following could be moving into the site, A Smyth's Toy Store, A night club and a Aldi. I haven't seen anything come through my door with regards to this and surely as a resident we should be informed of what is being attracted to the area specifically if a night club is planned. Could you please confirm if know what is planned for the old Focus/Land of Leather site as this is concerning that it is not part of the old dairy development and anything could end up in there. Kind regards, A Concerned Resident.
Good question.
You are quite right it is a separate site.
However the fate of that site is firmly tied with the ARLA development. Provided the ARLA site goes ahead the Focus/Land of Leather site becomes more valuable to the owners (AVIVA) because of the expected footfall the ARLA development brings.
Latest planning requests show requests for retail variations on planning rather than activity such as nightclubs, but these are registered from July last year and are still undecided, although have recently been amended (03/03/2015) assuming that the Citygrove development goes ahead.
Hearsay indicates Aldi and a B&M Homestore, but you can appreciate that who goes in there under existing planning classes is not something we can lobby on or will necessarily be aware of.
If we saw a planning request for a nightclub we would be most vocal about it! I think this unlikely given the owners have put in these retail variations.
Better quality retail units being attracted to this site is another reason for supporting Sainsbury's restriction of competition in the area by calling for a Judicial Review of the ARLA development.


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Hurricanes recall Terry from conditioning stintNHL.com @NHLdotcom
Ron Francis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the National Hockey League?s Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has recalled forward Chris Terry from his conditioning stint with the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey Legaue (AHL).
Terry, 25, joined Charlotte on Nov. 25 and scored one goal and earned one assist (2 points) in five games with the Checkers. The Brampton, Ont., native has totaled four goals and three assists (7 points) in 17 NHL games this season with the Hurricanes. He ranked tied for sixth in the AHL in scoring in 2013-14 with a career-high 69 points (28g, 41a) in 70 games. Selected by the Hurricanes in the fifth round (132nd overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft, Terry has totaled five goals and five assists (10 points) in 30 career NHL games with Carolina.


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नव वर्ष पर चित्रकथा की ओर से यही हैं हमारी शुभकामनायें!
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
The Sketch Karna Contest (A Chitrakatha & Vimanika Joint Initiative)
Heya Guys,
Chitrakatha and Vimanika Comics proudly announce our 1st ever (online) Sketching Contest: THE SKETCH KARNA CONTEST
For more details, log on to Vimanika's Contest Page here.
|Vimanika Comics and Chitrakatha Documentary Project in association with Animation Xpress brings you a once in lifetime chance to create your own vision of Vimanika's Karna and win a super exclusive Karna Statue created specially for the winner of the contest. Become a part of the legend itself by drawing your cool version of India's own Superhero and send it to us. Winning entries will be published in future issues of Vimanika Comics and if we liked your drawings you can also win some awesome Vimanika gift hampers.
We will accept entries with a background.
Your entries should be in color, resolution: 300 DPI and maximum of 5 MB in size.
A participant can send as many entries as he/she wants.
Do not forget to mention Your Name, Age, Contact No., Email and Postal Address along with your masterpiece.
Contest Kick starts on Dec 18th, last day of submission is Jan 15th, 2010
So what are you waiting for, pick up your tools and create your own version of Vimanika's Karna the legendary warrior of all time!
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July 20, 1999
John Cooper, fifth among active collegiate coaches with 179 wins and sixth in winning percentage (.705), enters his 12th season as head coach of the Buckeyes with goals of building another Big Ten Conference and national championship caliber team in 1999. This despite losing the talents of five All-Americans, three of whom went in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft, a record-smashing quarterback and a total of 10 starters off last seasons splendid 11-1 team.
Championships – Big Ten and national – are an expected yearly goal at Ohio State, regardless of who is back and who is not back. If history is any indication, Coopers 1999 Buckeyes will be a force again on the national scene and a legitimate "player" in the Bowl Championship Series standings.
"Ohio State University football is an established program, and one we think is among the elite in college football," Cooper said, "so we are used to losing great players every year and we are used to recruiting great players to replace the ones we lose. Weve had some work to do, particularly at the quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker and defensive back positions, but thats football. Its time for some younger guys in the program to step up."
There are plenty of veterans to lead the way in 1999. Guys like all-Big Ten Conference honorees Michael Wiley, Nail Diggs, Ahmed Plummer and Ben Gilbert are among the 40 returning lettermen and the 12 returning starters. All Sports Illustrated Bowl Team pick Gary Berry returns at safety.
Among the returnees are three starting offensive linemen (left tackle Tyson Walter, center Kurt Murphy and right guard Gilbert) who have started together for two-consecutive years. Savvy fullback Matt Keller will be in the starting line-up for a third-consecutive season and a couple of veteran tight ends – seniors Kevin Houser and Steve Wisniewski – have each played in over 35 games.
All four starters along the defensive line return (juniors Rodney Bailey, Joe Brown and Brent Johnson and sophomore Ryan Pickett) as do their back-ups, including 11- and eight-game starters Matt LaVrar, an end, and Clinton Wayne, a tackle.
Two receivers who reek of speed and athleticism – juniors Reggie Germany and Ken-Yon Rambo – are also ready to shine in 1999 after spending two seasons learning from David Boston and Dee Miller.
Mix in enough other talented veterans and young players and one can see reason as to why Ohio State should field another strong team in 1999.
Coach – Tim Salem
Key Returnees – Steve Bellisari & Austin Moherman
Key Losses – Record setting Joe Germaine and back-up Mark Garcia
Whats Up? – Bellisari and Moherman will go into fall camp enjoying the competition for No. 1 and each is expected to get plenty of live action during the first three or four games of the season
Cooper & Co. went into spring drills looking for replacements for Joe Germaine, who set 11 school passing records, and his back-up, Mark Garcia. Red-shirt sophomore Austin Moherman and true sophomore Steve Bellisari were the only two quarterbacks in camp, so each was well-schooled and their repetitions were well documented. They came out of the drills virtually deadlocked for the position and coach Tim Salem expects both will have plenty of opportunities to lead the team during the non-conference schedule, which includes games against Miami, UCLA, Ohio and Cincinnati. Together, they have a combined three series of quarterback action – all coming against Toledo last year – to their credit. They have only six pass attempts combined and tailback Michael Wiley has completed more passes.
Cooper is not worried by the relative inexperience of either quarterback. "Its just a cycle that you go through every three or four years," Cooper said. "Neither Austin or Steve are established collegiate quarterbacks, but we feel that both of them can lead this team, and we feel that each will give the other great competition. We are in much the same situation that we were in three years ago when we had to replace Bob Hoying. I think we did all right the last three years with Stan Jackson and Joe Germaine at the helm."
Bellisari actually played in all 12 games last season on special teams and displayed a fierce competitive drive and terrific athleticism. He shared the teams special teams player of the year award, but his special teams and strong safety days are over.
Coach – Tim Spencer
Key Returnees – 1,235-yard rusher Michael Wiley, Jonathan Wells, Derek Combs, Jerry Westbrooks
Key Loss – Joe Montgomery
Whats Up? – Wiley is proven, Combs and Westbrooks have speed and moves but lack playing time, the 230-pound Wells is charging fast
Last fall Sports Illustrated set out to build the perfect college football team in the 1990s, and the editors chose Ohio State University to supply the tailbacks. The Buckeyes have featured a 1,000-yard rusher in six out of the last nine years, including 1995 Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George, and tailback will be a team strength in 1999 with the return of 1,235-yard rusher Michael Wiley, emerging talents Derek Combs and Jonathan Wells and the athletic, steady and ready Jerry Westbrooks.
Wiley has terrific speed and terrific moves and he "makes great decisions" with the football, said running backs coach Tim Spencer. His 1,235-yard season was accomplished with the third-fewest carries by any OSU back who has topped 1,000 yards – 198 – and he is developing a tailback toughness. His six 100-yard games included 209 yards vs. Missouri and 120 (off 12 carries) vs. Michigan. The first-team all-Big Ten selection scored 10 rushing touchdowns and he recorded 13 runs of over 20 yards, including a personal best 76-yarder vs. Toledo. He was also the teams third-leading receiver with 27 receptions for 200 yards.
Wells is a powerful runner who carried 41 times for 197 yards (4.8 average) with two touchdowns last year as a true freshman. Combs, a junior, carried 31 times for 88 yards and is, perhaps, the fastest player on the team. Westbrooks wants some action.
Coach – Tim Spencer
Key Returnees – Two-year starter Matt Keller, Jamar Martin
Key Losses – None
Whats Up? – Keller can run like a tailback, catch like a receiver and block like a lineman, Martin is highly capable as well
The Buckeyes are solid at fullback. Matt Keller carries 22 starts, 521 rushing yards and 52 receptions into his senior season. Although characterized as undersized for the typical I formation fullback, Keller, at 6-0 and nearing 240 pounds, adds powerful blocking abilities to his otherwise savvy repertoire to give Ohio State an added dimension of versatility to the position. Jamar Martin, a battering ram at 6-1 and 235 pounds, was a stable back-up as a true freshman last season who figures to be even better as a sophomore.
Coach – Mike Jacobs
Key Returnees – RG Ben Gilbert, LT Tyson Walter, C Kurt Murphy
Key Losses – LG Rob Murphy, RT Brooks Burris
Whats Up? – LG Mike Gurr, RT Henry Fleming and versatile LeCharles Bentley and Tam Hopkins are eager
The loss of Rob Murphy and back surgery this spring for Tyson Walter has the offensive line recovering heading into 1999. There is still plenty of good news along the line. Walter, a two-year starter, is expected to be at full strength by fall camp, right guard Ben Gilbert, secondteam all-Big Ten in 1998, is called "possibly the best guard in the Big Ten" by line coach Mike Jacobs, and Kurt Murphy will be a three-year starter and leader at center. These three individuals are four-year veterans who are game-experienced and proud. They will be the foundation of a line that is coming off a year in 1998 that had Ohio State ranked fifth nationally in total offense with a school-record 503.5 yards per game.
Good teams are characterized by strength up the middle, and with quality juniors like Mike Gurr, Tam Hopkins and Henry Fleming and true sophomore LeCharles Bentley – all back-ups in 1998 – ready to step in and play major roles, Ohio State should have strength along the offensive line again this season. Depth will come with the return of guard Jim Massey, out all last year with a back injury, from huge tackles Eric Smith, a junior, and Ivan Douglas, a first-year sophomore, and senior center Drew Elford.
Coach – Bill Conley
Key Returnees – Steve Wisniewski and Kevin Houser
Key Loss – John Lumpkin
Whats Up? – Last years starter is gone, but there is experienced and quality players in line
The Buckeyes lose a good one in 6-8 John Lumpkin, but return two veteran tight ends who have plenty of playing time. Steve Wisniewski has played extensively as a blocking tight end in 36 of the teams 37 games over the last three seasons. He has also caught 15 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Kevin Houser, who also long snaps, pulled tight end playing time in all 12 games last season and "has been the most consistent tight end over the last year," said coach Bill Conley. Red-shirt freshman Darnell Sanders is huge, talented, athletic and waiting.
Coach – Chuck Stobart
Key Returnees – Reggie Germany and Ken-Yon Rambo
Key Losses – All-American David Boston, Dee Miller
Whats Up? – Plenty of speed on the corners from Germany and Rambo but depth and game experience are lacking
An area hit hard as the Buckeyes lose the dynamic duo of split end David Boston and flanker Dee Miller, possibly the finest receiving tandem in college football last season and one of the all-time best tandems ever at Ohio State. There is talent in the waiting.
Juniors Reggie Germany and Ken-Yon Rambo have waited for their time to fly and it has come. Germany, who also has doubled as a hurdler on the track team, displayed acute pass catching skills and graceful athleticism while catching 14 passes for 229 yards and four touchdowns as a sophomore. Rambo has just three fewer career catches than Germany (15 to 12), but didnt shine like Germany in 1998 due, in part, to a sprained ankle that hobbled him throughout. Still, he came to Ohio State with the highest of high school credentials and he wouldnt be the first with such laurels to explode as a junior. Just ask Dee Miller. Behind those two are a handful of underclassmen – Darik Warnke, Vanness Provitt, Chad Cacchio and Tony Locke – who have virtually no big game experience. Locke was the only one of the four who practiced throughout spring drills. Warnke (hamstring), Provitt (fibula) and Cacchio (shoulder) all were injured for part or all of spring.
Cooper: "I am concerned with our depth at receiver and with the injuries that we have had. We will be counting on one of the true freshman to come in and step up right away."
Ends Coach – Shawn Simms
Tackles Coach – Jim Heacock
Key Returnees – DE Brent Johnson, DT Joe Brown, DT Ryan Pickett, DE Rodney Bailey and all their back-ups
Key Losses – None
Whats Up? – Depth plus emerging stars plus the confidence to substitute freely equals a where-them-out unit
The front four on defense will be the foundation. All four starters return – ends Brent Johnson and Rodney Bailey and tackles Joe Brown and Ryan Pickett – as do all four backups. Johnson, Bailey and Brown are all juniors. Pickett is only a sophomore but started nine times as a true freshman.
Johnson was the surprise of the group last year, leading all linemen in tackles (40) as well as leading the team with seven quarterback sacks. Coaches voted him the teams top defensive linemen at the seasons conclusion. Bailey and Brown are 16- and 17-game start veterans and they keep improving. Both are considered play-makers. Brown played the majority of the 1998 season in pain, the result of a steel plate to help heal a broken left thumb following fall camp surgery. Nearly half of Baileys tackles are behind the line. Pickett stepped into the starting lineup in the third game of the season and never vacated it. After a 22 tackle season, he has a bright future.
There is experience and competition among the reserves as well. Tackle Clinton Wayne has eight starts to his credit and end Matt LaVrar has 11. Physical tackle Mike Collins had the second-highest tackle total among the linemen last year – 23 – while playing in 11 games in a supporting role. He and Pickett shared the teams outstanding rookie award on the defensive side of the ball. Another OSU rookie last year, junior college transfer James Cotton, showed speed, athleticism and play-making abilities from his defensive end position. Additionally, Heath Queen, Randy Homa and Paris Long will keep battling for time at tackle and red-shirted freshmen Kenny Peterson and Julius Yeast will battle at end.
Coach – Fred Pagac
Key Returnee – Nail Diggs
Key Losses – Andy Katzenmoyer and Jerry Rudzinski
Whats Up? – Fall battles among Courtland Bullard Tim Cheatwood and Joe Cooper for the outside spot and between Chris Kirk and Jason Ott at middle linebacker
Gone is the All-American and Butkus Award winner Andy Katzenmoyer, a three-year starter, and savvy two-year starter Jerry Rudzinski. Finding replacements wont be easy.
The lone returning starter at linebacker is an incredible talent: junior outside linebacker Nail Diggs, a first-team All-Big Ten Conference pick as a sophomore and already a preseason All-America heading into this season. A true star on this team, Diggs was second (by one) among the Buckeyes last year in tackles with 80 and he led the way with 16 tackles for loss, totalling 73 yards. He also had six sacks, an interception, two pass break-ups and two fumble recoveries, one that he returned 47 yards for a touchdown. It was his first season as a linebacker after spending his first two seasons as a defensive end.
The list of candidates in spring camp to replace Katzenmoyer in the middle centers around senior Chris Kirk and sophomore Jason Ott. Neither has played extensively in tight situations. Kirk has the most game action – 26 appearances the last three years – while Ott played in 11 last year as a red-shirt freshman. Both players are physically tough and both weight about 240 pounds.
Juniors Tim Cheatwood and Joe Cooper, two special teams veterans who arent afraid to give or receive a hit, and red-shirt sophomore Courtland Bullard top the list for playing time at outside linebacker. Cooper backed-up Rudzinski all last season with the majority of his 24 tackles coming on special teams. Hes a bit undersized, but has heart and crushes opponents with his hits. Cheatwood backed-up Diggs in 1998 and has size and athletic ability. He totalled 18 tackles. Bullard played limited minutes in two games and ended up getting a medical red-shirt season due to a painful injury near his groin. He is an outstanding athlete who can become a big-time asset at linebacker.
Coach – Jon Tenuta
Key Returnees – FS Gary Berry, CB Ahmed Plummer, SS Percy King, CB Nate Clements
Key Losses – Thorpe Award winner and consensus All-American CB Antoine Winfield, All-American and three-year starting SS Damon Moore
Whats Up? – Expect to hear Clements and red-shirt freshman SS Donnie Nickeys names this season
The good news in the secondary is that Gary Berry and Ahmed Plummer return which will help offset – somewhat – the huge losses of All-Americans Antoine Winfield and Damon Moore. Both returnees will be All-American candidates in 1999. Berry has always been known as a play-maker at free safety with six interceptions, two touchdowns – one off a blocked punt and one off an interception – and seven pass break-ups. He capped his junior season with a terrificeffort in the win over Texas A&M in the Sugar Bowl, totalling a career-best 12 tackles including 11 solo stops. Plummer, a 1999 preseason All-America, is not only an outstanding athlete with exceptional cornerback skills, but also is a tested cornerback. A two-year starter, Plummer has 35 appearances and 25 starts to his credit plus nine pass interceptions and 25 pass break-ups. He led the team in both categories last year.
Percy King was one of the most improved defensive backs two years ago. He has plenty of experience – 27 games – with two interceptions and three blocked kicks and he will have every opportunity this fall to replace Moore as the starter at strong safety. So will Donnie Nickey, who emerged this spring and was conisidered the surprise of camp by Cooper. Freshman Cie Grant will also provide competition.
Nate Clements backed-up Winfield all last season as a true freshman so he would appear to have the edge at cornerback, although classmate Derek Ross, a special teams hero last year, and junior David Mitchell will be in the cornerback picture. Mitchell will also fight for playing time minutes with sophomore Greg Simpson at free safety.
Key Returnees – Kicker Dan Stultz and long snapper Kevin Houser
Key Losses – Four-year punter Brent Bartholomew
Whats Up? – The area where Cooper is most concerned heading into 1999
"I am concerned heading into the season about our special teams play," Cooper said following spring drills. "We have kicking game question marks." Dan Stultz could prove to be an exclamation point instead of a question mark. He has handled all the kicking chores the last two years, but had lower back problems last season and struggled through a 13-for-25 season in field goals. He had lower back surgery this spring and it is hoped that he will be at full strength by the time fall camp opens.
True freshman B.J. Sander will have the punting responsibilities handed to him, similiar to what departed four-year punter Brent Bartholomew went through in 1995 as a true freshman. He can kick as well.
Kevin Houser will provide all the long snaps for a fourth-consecutive year.
1 – Sr. FS Gary Berry
One of the teams fastest players and best athletes, Berry is a play maker. He has 115 career tackles, six interceptions and seven pass break-ups. He capped a solid junior season in 1998 with a 12 tackle performance – 11 of the solos – in the Buckeyes win over Texas A&M in the Nokia Sugar Bowl.
32 – Jr. LB Na'il Diggs
Has a ton of talent, athletic ability and quickness who is a 1999 preseason All-America. His 108 career tackles includes 24 tackles-for-loss, totalling 112 yards, with 12 of those quarterback sacks. Named first-team all-Big Ten in 1998 after an 80-tackle, six-sack season.
64 – Sr. RG Ben Gilbert
Gilbert is coming off an outstanding junior season in 1998, having helped the Buckeyes to over 500 yards per game of total offense including nearly 200 rushing yards per game. He was named Ohio States offensive lineman of the year and he earned second-team all-Big Ten Conference.
60 – Jr. DE Brent Johnson
The surprise player of the 1998 season for the Buckeyes. Had a banner sophomore season while starting all 12 games at defensive end. He lead all linemen with 40 tackles and he lead the team with seven quarterback sacks for losses totalling 35 yards. Named OSUs Lineman of the Year.
23 – Sr. FB Matt Keller
Will be a team leader on the offensive side of the ball in 1999. A most-valuable offensive performer, simply without all the hype. Enters the season with impressive totals for an OSU fullback of 521 rushing yards, 52 receptions and 574 receiving yards, and five touchdowns scored.
19 – Sr. CB Ahmed Plummer
A 1999 preseason All-America who has started alongside All-Americans but has never been overshadowed. Has led the Buckeyes in interceptions the past two years and has nine career interceptions and 25 career pass break-ups. Honorable mention all-Big Ten Conference in 1998.
5 – Sr. TB Michael Wiley
Cruised in 1998 for 1,235 yards in first season as a starter and was named all-Big Ten by coaches and media. An electrifying performer, Wiley enters 1999 with 1,999 rushing yards, 42 receptions for an additional 477 yards and 22 touchdowns (17 of them rushing).


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text: Simeon Franklin wrote: > More to the point of Baypiggies though - if anyone wants to take a > look at my code I'd be happy for any pointers. 28 usage = "usage: %prog [-ovt] file" The second 'usage' is apparently ignored (in py 2.6.2)-- you can leave it out and the output looks the same (!). 30 parser.add_option("-o", action="store_true", dest="stdout", default=False, 31 help="Print to stdout instead of modifying file") Instead of dest, I like add_option("-o", "--stdout", action=...). Optparse chooses the long form for the option name, but the end user can now make more readable commandlines if he or she wants to. 46 for i, sub_part in enumerate(part.get_payload()): 47 replacement = process_node(sub_part) 48 if replacement: 49 del(parts_list[i]) I don't have a proof, but this del seems like a bug. As soon as you delete an element out of the middle of parts_list, the rest of the parts_list wouldn't be in sync with the i index, so a second delete would hit the wrong part, no? This can surely be rewritten without any indexing. Also, I don't think you need to repeat the get_payload call in 43 and 46. Maybe you had a previous version that appended the new part right onto parts_list in line 50? (Although even if you did that, you still wouldn't need to repeat the get_payload call.) 48 makes me nervous because it's a sloppy check for a value that could be False or "" or "some text". I'd probably use None as the special token and "if replacement is not None:" on line 48. 38 def process_node(part): This function is nested just so it can access 'options' from the outer function, as far as I can tell. It would probably be easier to read if process_node was at the top-level after main(), and you passed in 'verbose' as an argument. That way, process_node wouldn't be unnecessarily coupled with main(), main would be shorter, other programs could import and use process_node. 64 print "No filename was specified" 65 exit(-1) 66 else: raise SystemExit("No filename was specified") would be similar, but it prints to stderr (good!) and exits with a 1 (close enough!). I think it would be quicker for readers to parse this as an error check if you dropped the 'else' and unindented 67-69.


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Hi Steve, Steve Harris writes: > > On Mon, Apr 19, 2004 at 08:03:49AM +0100, Phil Dawes wrote: > > PHP appears to use database connection pooling, so a PHP rdfstore > > backing onto mysql or berkeley store would be good. The other > > possibility would be to run a process that communicaties with the CGI > > internally, but I'm not sure whether that would be possible with other > > accounts. > > Version 1 of 3store was written in PHP+MySQL (for the reasons you gave), > performance was OK (few tens of milliseconds per query), but I moved to C > before I implmented RDQL queries, so its not much use (version 1 used > OKBC over HTTP, which is painful). > > You're welcome to the code if you think it will help. > That would be cool - thanks. > If you want high performance then porting the query translation code > in version 2 from C to PHP would be better, and not too hard. Sounds like a good idea. > If you have the ability to install binaries then putting a PHP wrapper > around the 3store v2 commandline query tools would be easy and efficient. > Ideally I'd like something that would work on any cheap web hosting service, since I want to develop semanticweb infrastructure tools for use in this sort of environment. I suspect that the ability to install binaries doesn't satisfy this criteria (but I might be wrong). Having said that, doing this will get me started. Many thanks, PhilReceived on Tuesday, 20 April 2004 11:03:40 UTC
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My question is about intellisense navigation. Is there a way to move through the intellisense list without moving my hand and using the up/down arrow keys? Sometimes I see which keyword i want to use but have to type most of it out irregardless of it being there.
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