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This Guide is still in work and will be updated as i gain more knowledge of how to work with the guide creator system, also it may seem callous as i have not finished proof reading it yet. Also thanks for input KingPudding and Lofarithm
word of warning i dont paly AP almost at all so if it need some work then pls tell me
I a m a handicapped gamer, no not i n sense that Ive lost a leg or some other deformity that doesn't affect my gaming. Its a deformity of my entire right arm making it harder to play certain games. This has led to me finding ways to play the game in my own way or to circumvent certain aspects of a game to make it playable to me. I am not a max level professional player, i am someone that continually tries to improve his game in hopes of eventually getting to the highest possible level of play.
Hello my name is Clebaster, and this is my build and guide for Twisted Fate .This build is covering all the possible builds that i personally use for TF. As this is my first guide please be patient with me as i improve it over time. Do not down vote me because of my summoner level in the game as i have played TF since Early season 2 and is my go to guy for my AD and AP Selection.
In this guide i will cover the AD build and AP builds that are most often used, followed by my personal troll build based around attack speed and on hit effects. please remember that this is a guide to help you improve you play with this champion in his multiple roles and is not meant to be a iron clad "do this and win" guide.
- Improved farm with Loaded Dice
- Extreme poke range with Wild Cards
- Pick A Card has use in every build due to mana return from blue, stun yellow, and slow red
- Amazing map presence with Destiny
- Rarely mana starved
- SQUISHY no matter what
- Pick A Card rotating cards can make getting the one you want hard in the middle of a team fight
- SUPER slow
- Short attack range
- Difficulty farming till mid game
I use a simple one size fits all for the AD and AP builds, utilizing either increased AD and AS or Mana and AP respectively.
i am currently still tinkering with my AS OH build so i tend to use my AD Masteries till i can work out the kinks
Skill Selection
Generally you want to start with E Stacked Deck allowing you to either to push the enemy back from xp range or to push your lane. now you must choose to push your lane or to keep the enemy out of xp range as if you try to do both you just open up yourself to be killed easily.
When facing champs that have a poke ability that can hit you its best to get W Pick A Card first, leaning on either the gold card stun of the red area slow along with your support to help you net kills and force the enemy champ to either get continuously pushed back from pressure or to attack and take you down (which until you get some AD items is quite easy).
Skipp getting your Q Wild Cards till you have no other choice as for an AD build it helps in no meaningful way in team fights.
Star with your Q Wild Cards using it to keep your enemy out of lane and in late game to clear out entire waves of creep. Now be careful that you done spam it as the mana cost is quite high, even at level. the trick is to force the enemy into a position behind his creeps where he is path blocked and them blast him.
Immediately at level 2 pick your W Pick A Card using the damage boost and mana return from blue to keep your sustain. in an emerganct or team fight you can ignore your mana needs to either stun or slow the enemy but be warned without the mana to cast your Q, you will be worthless in a team fight, so try to keep your mana high between them.
Getting your E Stacked Deck is mostly a bonus when you are about to proc the 4th swing by timing it to hit with one W's blue card can lead to devastating damage for a AP as E's bonus damage builds with AP
With this build you almost have to start with your E Stacked Deck as the proc happens alot more often the more you swing
Of course follow this with W Pick A Card utilizing the reds slow in team fights and the yellow stun in smaller fights to make it so you can keep on swinging.
Getting Q Wild Cards in this build has almost the same value as the AD build
The ultimate gets its own mini chapter as it is both a utility and gank tool for every build. Utilizing the first part of Destiny if pretty straight forward, it reveals all enemies on map (even invisible ones like teemo). I usualy use it to reveal when i think the enemy team is going for a gank and my team needs sight to counter, or to basically cream gank coming to team mates that have bad map awareness
The second part is the teleport, now this used to be global but it was nerfed before i had started to plat TF. Dont get me wrong though it has an amazing range still, reaching almost all the way to the middle of mid lane. Since the tele does have a cast time of about 3 sec and has a cast giveaway on the map you have to plan to tele to where the enemy will be going and to keep out of their sight. Either by teleing into a bush with no wards (witch aren't revealed) or outside their LOS
The best combo is to reveal enemy pop Pick A Card chose a card biased on what you want to do and then then tele ahead of their predicted route and swing.
Now the enemy team does know when you cast the first part of the spell because an eyeball will appear over the entire teams heads. basically screaming I SEE YOU.
Going AP for TF has only one draw back and is considered to me to be a mid lane only build relying on the increased xp and gold to help him get past his limitations in early game, as most carried have to. Without his items his damage falls off compared to even his teams tank, necessitating the need to either farm a lot or get in some (4 in my view) kills in the early game. Dying even once hurts you and your team as Loaded Dice will not effect you team mates when you are dead.
Overall i don't like to play TF as a AP carry because of the heavy need to farm in early game that often rolls over into mid game just so you can get the items needed to do good damage, and that if you get focused during a team fight you have almost no defenses to either get out of the fight or to take the enemy out.
Items for AP
For AP TF, most of the items should be self explanatory, but i will elaborate to help out anyone that doesn't understand why.
Getting Ionian Boots of Lucidity over Sorcerer's Shoes is that you get spell pen in later items and the CDR really helps deal more damage with your spells. But this leads to calling "oom" after many fights since with the CDR from your Stacked Deck adn the boots will allow you to cast nearly X1.5 faster then without and you wont be spamming your blue Pick A Card during those fights, insted favoring red for team fights and yellow for ganks or catching a runner before they get away. Getting Rylai's Crystal Scepter with Iceborn Gauntlet may seem like a waist, but the slow from the scepter allows TF to keep many champs in range and allows you to use you auto attacks making the gauntlets proc a aoe that deals a little damage and slows the enemy AND his friends/creeps that are around him in a moderate radius.
Optional Items
Truthfully any of the optional that you would pick up have to be your 6th item or repalce one of the core items.
- shard of true ice is for when you fall behind the rest of your team and insted of dying trying to get kills, you fall into a mage/support. this is the most useful when you are sticking with your team and they are all mana users, as energy, rage, and mana-less champs would gain no bonus from it
- Seraph's Embrace is meant to sacrifice mana for emergency defense, i usually go for it when my team is stuck near our nexus and i can regen the lost mana quickly or i am dealing with a assassin that has a hard on to kill me
- Blackfire Torch i gave only bought this one to deal with a tankish team, but it could be used in a game where you cant keep close to attack more than one in a while using the 2 sec burn to do damage and backing off to recharge it
- Muramana is mainly used wen you need bonus mana, the bonus effect of burning your mana for extra dps actualy helps with the end build. i usually go for this item to round out the slow combo from the main build.
As with all builds, do what you want. this is only meant to help you and guide you to your own personal build.
Now Ad is my Second favorite as not only do you usually hale a lane partner to help you (in the current meta), but you also have escape and kill capabilities. Although if they have any cc it will shut you down pretty hard. As this is my personal favorite i do have more experience playing it/ although the very short attack range for a ranged champion does make it harder to not die or feed the team. This build and the AS build are based on the fast of inherently knowing the range, damage, and cc capabilities of whom you are facing in your lane.
Items for AD
Like AP, AD TF is mostly self explanatory but i will elaborate just in case
Frozen Mallet is a must have as most enemies can just run away from you slow *** and the slow helps a lot. the Last Whisper is used for armor pen and a little more damage on hit. i get Atma's Impaler mostly for the crit but the extra damage based on your max health helps. even though it does give attack speed, i get a Statikk Shiv to mostly make sure that as a AD carry i don't get shut out from team fights basically allowing you to attack a minion or even a tank and still be able to hit the carries eve if you are in a bad position.
Optional Items
Optional items in my build are a bit more than choose a filler item, but more of a build to your needs and that or your team. i will explain why i chose these items though.
- Maw of Malmortius i get it mainly to make improve my chances of surviving a mages attacks with the 400hp shield that stops magic damage only
- Lord Van Damm's Pillager attack damage, armor pen, health, and spell vamp for your Pick A Card whats to not like
- The Bloodthirster i manly go after this if i seem to be ignored by the enemy team and want more damage output with a little survivability
- The Black Cleaver if my team has more than myself as a ad champ ill pick this up to hep him and myself so more damage, but if you are the only ad champ them leave it out ad you swing too slow to make full use of it
- Blade of the Ruined King i have ony lpicked this up during late game when i had 2 allies that boosted my attack speed without them i don't think that it is a good item for straight ad build
- Youmuu's Ghostblade i get this if even after getting Frozen Mallet i seem to be unable to keep the enemy in range by using the cdr to allow me to use Pick A Card faster, usually before they get out of range
- Rylai's Crystal Scepter is a last dist effort to either kill or slow an enemy using your Wild Cards exceptional range. Also it improves the damage of Pick A Card by a little
As with all builds, do what you want. this is only meant to help you and guide you to your own personal build.
Attack Speed On Hit
This build came about from reading a build guide on mobafire and tailoring it to my personal play style, unfortunately i cant seem to find the guide to give credit. The original build was to use many activated items along with attacking fast to kill a champ, due to my handicap i had to re-tailor it to be more of a auto attack biased on being annoying and using the enemies initiator against them to hit the carries in the back. Due to the changes for S3 i have been working on improving my build with the newer items. This build is almost a troll build , but if played right and you don't die you can kill many (even tanks sometimes) champ. Basically making you a really heavy carry.
Items for Attack Speed
As the attack speed build is my favorite build and therefor my most played build, it will be my most detailed.
I start with Runaan's Hurricane because of the additional attacks really help with team fights when you are swinging around 2 times a second, or even faster depending on what you finish the build with. Berserker's Greaves for a AS build are self explanatory. getting Statikk Shiv is really powerful with this build as it recharges faster the faster you attack, allowing for more procs. Now this is the only build where i recommend going for two specific boot ehchantments over any of the others.
either you get
- Enchantment: Furor for when you are pushing with the team or
- Enchantment: Homeguard for when you need to defend your nexus more than chasing.
Optional Items
- Sword of the Divine its only purpose is to power through those that can slow your attack speed via activating for a 100% boost maxing you attack speed instantly for a short time
- Nashor's Tooth is to improve Pick A Card damage a little, and to have it up faster with cdr to use it more often
- Boots of Swiftness you take a decent hit to attack speed t o make sure that you can run fast enough to catch those really mobile teams
- Rylai's Crystal Scepter mostly to have more slow with your spells allowing you to use Wild Cards in a pinch, either for the team or to just help yourself kill
As with all builds, do what you want. this is only meant to help you and guide you to your own personal build.
- First off this is a GUIDE, it is not meant to be a "do this and win" build , the whole function it so have a core build and then change it according to what you and your team needs to win.
- in making this guide i am in no way saying or implying that i am a master TF player or that i am the best TF player, i am saying that i play TF enough to be competent in how he work to now be a ****py player.


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Plant lovers hunt northern Minnesota for 'witches brooms'
By Dan Kraker, MPR News 91.3 FM
DULUTH – On a frigid January morning, Rich Larson scales a big tamarack tree, breaking off branches as he climbs towards his target.
About 30 feet high, as the wind swirls around him, Larson, 59, spots what he's looking for: a small, tightly woven mass of branches called a "witches broom" — the genetic source of many landscape plants and shrubs sold at nurseries.
"Hey I'm moving around pretty good up here!" he exclaims as the tree swayed back and forth in the wind.
Larson, a nursery manager from Newark, Ohio, is one of nine men who came to northern Minnesota from across the Midwest and as far away as Europe to hunt witch's brooms in mid-January.
After managing to reach the broom and cut it from its branch, he tossed it to the ground, where Dennis Hermsen, a nursery owner from Farley, Iowa, grabbed it.
"You don't have to be crazy to do this," Hermsen said, "but it does help!"
After inspecting the broom's tiny needles, he explained that they're so crowded together that the twigs look like short braids of evergreen. The dense broom only grows about the length of his fingernail every year.
Hermsen hopes that by grafting a piece of the broom to an already established stem and roots, he can produce a unique species of dwarf conifer. It will likely only grow to one-tenth or one-twentieth the size of its parent tree. In two or three decades it might only be knee-high.
Hermsen and Larson are part of a tiny group of plant fanatics – they estimate they number about 200 nationwide – who traipse through forests collecting witch's brooms. The term, which dates to the Middle Ages, refers to tree mutations made up of dense masses of shoots growing from a single point. They look like balls of twigs woven together, and can grow to several feet across. Each is the only one of its kind in the world. They are genetically unique.
They were dubbed "witches brooms" in Medieval Europe because it was believed witches placed them high in trees, and even rested in them.
Farther up the road and deeper into the northern Minnesota woods, the group spots a couple more brooms high in trees. This time, rather than climbing, one of the "hunters" shoots the broom high out of a pine tree with a shotgun, and the others rush to pick up the pieces that fall to the ground.
Joe Braeu, who organized the weekend broom hunting expedition, quickly dubs this broom "Conehead," because of the profusion of pine cones.
Collectors assign each broom its own name, so no one else can come along, propagate it, and claim it as theirs. Braeu, owner of Edelweiss Nursery outside Duluth, has high hopes for this broom.
"Look at the cones on there," he said. "So when they first come out, they'll probably have a little pink color to them, so it would be almost like a Christmas ornament on a tree. So that's an awesome thing, one of a kind!"
Braeu traces his interest in horticulture back to his youth in Germany. He and other collectors are driven by this sense of discovery, of finding something no one else has seen before.
The next morning, in Braeu's heated garage, the men gather to divvy up the 23 brooms they harvested.
Each collector will take home a few pieces of each specimen, to try to grow into new plants. The process requires skill, patience, and some luck, said Gary Gee, a nursery owner from Stockbridge, Mich.
"It's a very small percentage of the brooms that ever turn out to be really something," Gee said. "You may grow something for five to seven years, and find out it ends up in the burn pile."
Many of the men own nurseries, and may eventually sell some plants created from these brooms. But Gee said they do it for fun, and for the camaraderie.
"We'll never get rich at doing it, that's for sure," he said. "Some of these brooms are very expensive by the time we take all the money for gas, hotel rooms, and all this kind of stuff in to them."
Brooms hunters often donate some of their haul to the American Conifer Society, where Gee said gardeners and other plant aficionados will bid up to $500 at the organization's annual auction for particularly unusual shrubs.
Duluth botanist Josh Horkey joined the collecting expedition in his wheelchair. It was his first day in the field since he was paralyzed a year ago, when he fell 25 feet trying to retrieve a broom from a tamarack tree.
But that hasn't sapped his enthusiasm for witch's brooms. Even earthbound, Horky is still in the thick of broom hunting. The number of witch's brooms he's discovered and mapped is at 700 and counting.
"Everything's in the sky now for me," Horky said. "Always have my head in the trees."


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• Pastoral enrichment— The classes provide a place for a pastor to discuss issues relating to the parish in a learning environment and to look beyond the issue and see the systems at work.
• A local setting — The classes are conducted at convenient locations (i.e., Rochester, Buffalo, Jamestown) for your clergy, church workers, and lay leaders.
• Networking — There is the potential for meeting persons along various denominational lines which adds to the richness of the unit and can carry into the future for additional community building.
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Zed Build
Ability Sequence
Hello everyone. This is my first build, I appreciate any and all criticism. I made this build because Zed when played correctly is a pretty awesome champ. By building him tanky, his early game sustain and damage output is very hard to outmatch. Zed can also fly through the jungle and get early game ganks fairly easily. I hope you enjoy this guide. :)
Pros / Cons
For Rune selection its really all up to you. I personally like running Flat AD Marks, Flat Armor Seals, Magic Resist per level Glyphs, and Flat AD Quints.
- The Flat AD Marks give you an advantage early game in lane and the jungle
- The Flat Armor Seals also give you an early game advantage in lane and the jungle
- MR p/lvl Glyphs give you enough MR to to sustain against a AP Caster mid game
- Flat AD Quints give you a strong advantage early game in lane and clearing the jungle
Masteries again are really up to you. But 21/0/9 is really efficient it gives you good early game damage, and the extra movement speed and buff duration never hurts :p.
Starting off with shoes gives you an advantage in ganking. You should then get your wriggles (don't forget the active, FREE WARDS) this will help you clear the jungle faster and give you a lot more sustain. Next get a Phage, this will increase your sustain during ganks and in jungle, the passive slow also makes your ganks a whole lot better. Finish your shoes focusing on defense (Berserker Greaves are not efficient because Zed doesnt really use attack speed). Next finish your Frozen Mallet (just when you thought the phage made Zed's ganks OP you get an auto slow every attack :) ). Next get an AtMogs this will give you good AD with will stack with your FrozMallet and Warmogs. Then finish your build with a Maw of Malortius (this is an underrated item, it gives MR, damage per health missing, AND A SPELL SHIELD THAT BLOCKS 400 DAMAGE!).
Skill Sequence
Let me remind you first to MAX Q FIRST, THEN MAX E, THEN MAX W
Once you have all of your skills: send out a clone onto an enemy, use your E (which will slow), use your Q (try to hit both your shadows and Zed's shuriken), then push E again (if done quickly enough your shadow will have been able to use E twice) finish by reactivating your W to switch places with your Shadow and chase your opponent for the kill. XD
Combo: W,E,Q,E
Ult Combo: R,E,Q,E,W,E,Q
Summoner Spells
This is COMPLETELY up to you. I prefer Teleport/Exhaust when I lane.
Teleport helps keep your tower and teammates tower safe.
Exhaust is very helpful while chasing, ganking, or getting away, etc.
Jungle Route
When Jungling start at Wraiths with your E. Ask for a leash on Red Buff take Red Buff with Smite. The go to Golems and make your way to your first gank. After you gank make your way to wolves and give Blue buff to your AP Caster ( Zed doesnt have as much need for Blue buff, he has energy. It would be much more helpful if given to an AP caster). Gank again, then get your jungle tokens, etc, etc.


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THE controversial Mhala police are again in the news for the wrong reasons.
This time they are accused of severely assaulting a 19-year-old boy with the butt of a gun, allegedly to force him to confess to a burglary he did not do.
This follows reports that the Independent Complaints Directorate has announced that about 36percent of cases investigated against the police were related to brutality.
The latest incident at the Mhala police station in Bushbuckridge started with the arrest of Abednego Khoza.
Khoza was accused of breaking into a house at Agincourt Trust on Friday morning.
The police took him to the police station where a number of detectives allegedly slapped and punched him to force him to admit to a burglary.
Khoza said one of the cops took out a gun and threatened to blow his brains out.
"Knowing that I was fast asleep at the time of the alleged burglary, the policeman's threat came at the wrong moment," he said.
"I told him to go ahead and blow out my brains, which made him very angry.
"He took the gun from its holster and hit me on the eye, causing me to bleed."
He said when the policeman realised he was bleeding he took him to the cell, where he forced him to wash the blood from his face.
Khoza had been behind bars since his arrest on Friday morning and was only released on Monday afternoon without appearing before a magistrate.
His uncle, Moses Mathabela, said he was surprised when the police arrested Khoza because he had slept next to him in the same bed when the alleged burglary took place.
"I really found it strange that this boy would have sneaked out of bed to go and break into someone's house at about 3am without my noticing," Mathabela said.
Mhala police spokesperson Constable Robert Makhubela confirmed that Khoza was released without having appeared in court because "we established that he was not linked to the crime". But he denied any knowledge of the alleged assault by cops.
Khoza was busy consulting with a doctor in Hazyview at the time of going to press yesterday.
Mhala police station shot to infamy when station commissioner Senior Superintendent Khazamula Baloyi shot and injured the branch commander Superintendent Boy Dlamini before turning the gun on himself more than a year ago.
Baloyi died on the spot, while Dlamini died about an hour later in the Tintswalo Hospital in Acornhoek.
A policeman from the station is accused of shooting a pupil to death in a classroom while looking for two alleged criminals.


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Vaude Brenta 30 (2017)
"For general valley, hill and mountain walking this is an excellent all-rounder."Read More
CAMELBAK Sequoia 18 Rucksack Review
The Sequoia boasts a dizzying array of features, all weaved together into one exceedingly practical package. The higher price reflects the fact it's designed around (and comes with) a 3L water reservoir, which slides neatly into its own compartment at the back, so it can be taken in and out without emptying the main compartment. The Sequoia is a master of compartmentalisation – it has pockets dotted everywhere, and they're all welcome additions, especially the flap at the front which allows quick stowage for a map or a soggy jacket. The back system is just as sophisticated, with three mesh 'ventilation pods' which cushion and move with the back; the benefit of choosing 'women's-specific' is really obvious with this pack. Some might say all the gizmos are a bit over the top, but when it's this comfy, you won't turn it down.
Target Price £120
M/W: Women's
Men's version: Fourteener
Capacity: 18L
Weight: 980g
Extra pockets: 5
Back system: NV Hike (padded airflow)
Contact: 0116 234 4646, www.camelbak.com
Flawless design, first class comfort: the women's fit makes a difference.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
Fjällräven Kaipak 28 Rucksack Review
To handle a Fjällräven product is like holding a finely cut precious stone – its materials are luxurious, every aspect is crafted with the utmost care, and it will last forever. The classy Kaipak focuses on old-fashioned comfort and durability rather than bells, whistles and toggles. The padded back moulds naturally and comfortably to the torso while the slim design and compression straps mean the weight is always pulled close to the body, stabilising heavy loads. Made from tough G-1000 HeavyDutyEco material, it's designed to withstand the elements, with the pockets protected by storm flaps and the main compartment by the lid. A rain cover is one of the few modern concessions, but for all its simple charm, it would be good to see some mod cons, like a hydration pouch and padded hip belt.
Target Price £110
M/W: Unisex
Capacity: 28L
Weight: 1050g
Extra pockets: 3 (top, inner, front)
Back system: Padded mesh
Contact: 02392 528711, www.fjallraven.co.uk
Elegant, comfortable and durable, but avoid if you use hydration systems.
Review from Country Walking magazine
Osprey Kestral 28 Rucksack Review
This is a pleasure to wear. I say 'wear' rather than just carry, because the fit is unrivalled. It represents the right balance of comfort, flexible storage and walker-friendly features for demanding days. It's available in two back lengths, with a generously padded, body-hugging hip belt and shoulder straps, easily adjusted on the go, while the AirScape back system keeps your back well ventilated. And it's full of clever ideas. For example, its bladder storage bay is in the back-system, not the main compartment; this disperses the weight evenly and maximises storage space in the main bag. There are two pockets in the lid, handy hip pockets and stretchy mesh panels, plus a raincover stowed in the bottom. With a fixed lid and compression straps, the Kestrel feels stable, even with awkward loads.
Target Price £100
M/W: Unisex
Capacity: 28L
Weight: 1024g
Extra pockets: 4 (lid x2, belt x2)
Back system: AirScape (mesh airflow)
Contact: 01202 946444, www.ospreyeurope.com
Versatile design and ingenious details make this an impeccable daypack.
Review from Country Walking magazine
Black Diamond Bolt 24 Rucksack Review
The Bolt is an excellent all-rounder. It's comfortable, easy to adjust for fit and stability, and boasts some ingenious features. Opening up the lid, main access is via a secure drawcord, but there's a handy side zip if you need quick access. There are plenty of extra storage options including a lid pocket, a hip pocket and a generous expanding panel at the front, plus clever side pouches that fold out to take bigger water bottles. Available in two back lengths, it's easy to fine tune the fit and a flexible internal frame gives the pack some reassuring shape and stability with bulkier loads. It's not immediately obvious what some straps do, or why the one for the lid needs to be so long and flappy, but apart from making the overall design busier, they don't seem to be doing anything wrong.
Target Price £90
M/W: Unisex
Capacity: 24L
Weight: 940g
Extra pockets: 2 (lid, belt)
Back system: OpenAir (mesh airflow)
Contact: 01572 772436, www.blackdiamondequipment.com
Slick design with fittings and features to match – a quality piece of kit.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
Deuter Futura 28 Rucksack Review
Built for comfort and designed just for walkers (without unwanted ice axe bindings), the Futura is a solid daypack with a complement of user-friendly features. A light 'twin frame' suspended back system creates a concave space between pack and back, allowing the flow of cool air, but barely intruding on the internal space. As with some larger trekking packs, you can access the main compartment from the bottom (useful for getting at that much-needed waterproof), and with a zip-in divider you can separate wet kit. There's an extra front pocket, an internal pouch for a hydration system and a raincover too. While amply padded, the short hip fins don't hug the waist as much as I'd like, but otherwise the pack feels stable and is easy to adjust for fit and weight balance, helped by four compression straps.
Target Price £85
M/W: Unisex
Women's version: Futura 24 SL
Capacity: 28L
Weight: 1180g
Extra pockets: 1/2
Back system: Aircomfort Flexlite (suspended)
Contact: 0191 296 0212, www.deutergb.co.uk
All the right features combined to keep your back cool and your kit organised.
Gregory Sula 24 Rucksack Review
This is a finely balanced backpack and one of the few products on test to boast a suspended back system. A tightly sprung mesh creates an inch of space between the pack and the body – a 'Goldilocks' distance where the load is close enough to keep you balanced,but allows air to circulate freely. Being a women's specific fit, the hip belt is well-padded and the shoulder straps are thoughtfully curved, allowing ease of movement around the arms and shoulders. There is little which hasn't been thought of: it's compatible with hydration systems, the zips are covered with storm flaps, there are elasticated bands to stop straps flapping around in the wind, and there are even straps underneath the pack to secure a jacket. It might be a little too fussy for some, but it's hard to fault this pack.
Target Price £80
M/W: Women's
Unisex version: Salvo
Capacity: 24L
Weight: 1010g
Extra pockets: 4 (front, inner, belt x 2)
Back system: Freespan (suspended)
Contact: 01539 624040, eu.gregorypacks.com
A pack which ticks all the boxes. Functional, practical and balanced.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
Montane Cobra 25 Rucksack Review
The Cobra proves simple design can go a long way. It's tough yet light and stripped down to the basics in places, but there are a few innovative features to boot. It's the little things that make a difference though. By angling the main zip towards your back, it's easier to root around inside when the pack's off. Unlike others on test, the grooved foam Comfort Back Pad is lined with a finer mesh to reduce abrasion against waterproofs, but while it provides some ventilation, it doesn't feel quite as cool in hot, sticky conditions. The back panel is very flexible, allowing great freedom of movement, but it didn't feel as comfortable or stable with lumpier loads. A versatile daypack, the Cobra is fully adjustable, with attachments for walking poles too, however the odd clip and fixture are a tad fiddly to use.
Target Price £75
M/W: Unisex
Women's version: Habu 22
Capacity: 25L Weight: 870g Extra pockets: 3
Back system: Comfort Back Pad (padded airflow)
Contact: 01670 522300, www.montane.co.uk
A neat daypack built for durability. A good price for a premium product.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
Patagonia Petrolia 28 Rucksack Review
The Petrolia is a dream for those who can't leave things at home. The main compartment is cavernous, accessed via a wide top-opening zip which opens in the shape of a broad smile. You can fit most things you'd ever need for a day trip in here; the only trouble is the pack's compression straps aren't sufficient to keep its shape. I found it unbalanced and a strain on my back when fully loaded, especially given there is no full hip belt. There is a separate pouch at the back for a hydration reservoir, which ensures its weight is closest to the body – although the fiddly tube port means it takes a few minutes of swearing to get it set up. The back doesn't offer much support or padding either. Without a frame, it's a relatively lightweight pack, working better when stuffed with spare layers rather than heavily laden.
Target Price £65
M/W: Unisex
Capacity: 28L
Weight: 779g
Extra pockets: 3 (top, open flap, hydration reservoir/laptop)
Back system: Air-Flow (padded)
Contact: 0800 0260 055, www.patagonia.com
A spacious pack with ample storage, but not suitable for heavy loads.
Berghaus Remote 20 Rucksack Review
The Remote 20 is a lesson in the value of simple design. At a mere 500g, it's significantly lighter than most of its rivals, yet still covers all of the essentials with assurance. The back system uses sturdy but comfy padding, resting naturally against the back while still letting air circulate. I was impressed by how stable and balanced the Remote was, even when fully loaded. Being light, it's perfect for hasty adventures and hot hikes, and the lack of a full hip belt isn't missed. Over longer days, you might start to miss some storage space – there is one very useful extra pocket for a map or other knick-knacks at the front and a mesh organiser inside, but nothing secure for glasses or a purse. An internal pouch fits smaller hydration systems, but then if you're travelling light, a 2 litre bladder will be more than adequate.
Target Price £50
M/W: Unisex
Capacity: 20L
Weight: 500g
Extra pockets: 1 (front) + internal organisers
Back system: Berghaus Flow (padded airflow)
Contact: 0345 607 2477, www.berghaus.com
Small, light and perfectly formed. A well-balanced pack at a great price.
Review from Country Walking magazine
Jack Wolfskin EDS Dynamic Pro 48 Rucksack Review
This maverick pack does its own thing in its own unique, slightly baffling way. To get into it, you first have to unclip four buckles to peel away an outer layer. Inside, you won't find your standard toggled compartment but an inbuilt dry-bag, rolled up and fastened by yet another buckle. Between the outer layer and the main compartment, two pouches offer space for an extra layer or two, but nothing more as everything will just fall out once the outer layer is lowered. Accessing anything in this pack is something of an ordeal, though it is unquestionably watertight and saves you flapping around with waterproof covers. The fit is highly customisable, with the hip and back systems adjustable to suit your height, though it's still not ideal for shorter walkers. The back is supported by a stiff frame, which gives great support and bears the weight of the load perfectly well, although the lower back lacks sufficient padding to make the frame comfy. Target Price £120.
Weight: 1.8kg
Capacity: 48L
Extra pockets: 3 (front, top + hydration system pocket)
Back system: EDS (padded)
Contact: 0207 836 5118, www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk
PROS: Waterproof, customisable back system, supportive frame.
CONS: Difficult access to main storage area, insufficient padding.
Comfort: 2/5
Stability: 4/5
Features: 3/5
Ventilation: 3/5
Review from Country Walking magazine.
Black Diamond Onyx 55 Rucksack Review
The big sell here is the pivoting hip-belt which (with the use of an allen key that comes with it) can be adjusted to allow the whole pack to move with your gait, thus reducing the risk of friction sores on your hips and back. At first I found the belt shifted the weight onto a single hip with every step. But once I'd tightened the pivoting device (an operation requiring both patience and dexterity), the shift in weight distribution was much more natural and efficient. For people who suffer with sore hips and back on long hikes, this is a genuinely useful feature, though those who just want a stable load might find it superfluous. The floating lid means you can stuff the pack to overflowing point and still secure it, and there is also a front access zip. But ease of access is compromised by the zips themselves: the watertight taping makes them frustratingly tough to operate, turning what should be a great feature into an obstructive one. Target Price £150.
Weight: 2kg
Capacity: 55L
Extra pockets: 8 (2 x top, 4 x front, 2 x belt)
Back system: Suspension and padding
Contact: 01572 772436, www.blackdiamondequipment.com
PROS: Innovative pivoting back system, floating lid, waterproof zips.
CONS: Fiddly adjustments required to achieve good fit, zips tough to use.
Comfort: 3/5
Stability: 4/5
Features: 3/5
Ventilation: 4/5
Best for: Those needing a solution to hip and back problems on big treks.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
Osprey Atmos AG 50 Racksack Review
For a multi-day walk where you need the kitchen sink, this is your pack. The AG stands for 'anti-gravity' and relates to the back system, which is designed to lift the load right away from your torso. The pack hovers a good four inches away from my back and I rarely feel its presence at all, even though it's nudging 2kg when empty. And despite the concave back panel, there's very little loss of storage space. The hip-fins are so stiff that you have to prise them apart like lobster claws to put it on, and I find they then put slightly too much pressure on my hip-bones, so make sure you try the two sizes (medium and large) to make sure you get the perfect back length. You get plenty of pockets and a basement for wet stuff, with a divider that can be unhooked if you just want to pile everything in the main section. And if you don't need quite so much stuff, you can remove the lid and use a hidden extra flap to cover the load. For really big walks, it's very hard to beat this. Target Price £150.
Weight: 1994g
Capacity: 50L
Pockets: 5 (2x lid, 2x side, front)
Back system: Osprey AG (suspended)
Contact: 01202 946444, www.ospreyeurope.com
PROS: Fully featured, supports huge loads easily, firm support.
CONS: Hip-fins may apply excessive pressure on hips.
Comfort: 4/5
Stability: 5/5
Features: 4/5
Ventilation: 5/5
Best for: Multi-day walks when you need a washbag and changes of clothes.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
Deuter ACT Trail Pro 38SL Rack Review
The ACT Trail Pro is a mid-size pack
with heavyweight credentials, and it comes with all the precise engineering we expect from Deuter. It is far more comfortable than a burdensome load has any right to be: the back is padded with body-hugging foam cushions and both the shoulder straps and hip belt come with a significant smattering of spongy softness. Wearing this pack is like being hugged by a benign bear. The cuddly feeling is helped along by how well the pack stabilises and bears a heavy load. As it's slightly smaller than many of the other packs on test, it doesn't have as many storage options, but it does feature a useful wet laundry space at the front, a zipped side pocket and a front zip to the main compartment. There are holes in the shoulder straps to encourage ventilation and the foam back has a gap down the middle for air to flow through, though I didn't feel this made much of an impact on hot days. Target Price £120.
Weight: 1511g
Capacity: 38L
Extra pockets: 6 (2 x top, side, front, 2 x belt)
Air system: aircontact (padded)
Contact: 0191 296 0212, www.deutergb.co.uk
PROS: Comfort, stability and made with high quality, durable materials.
CONS: The back system can overheat if tackling really challenging terrain.
Comfort: 5/5
Stability: 5/5
Features: 4/5
Ventilation: 3/5
Best for: Winter trips when more space is needed for extra layers.
Review from Country Walking magazine
Vango Boulder 45 Rucksack Review
45L, £45 – you can't say much fairer than that, which is why you don't find many discounts for this one. Despite its capacity, it's noticeably smaller than most of the packs in this test because it has a simple padded back system, with no suspension system to impinge on storage space. But it still holds the same amount of kit as a larger 45L pack with suspension system: mine easily holds a waterproof, a fleece, a soft shell and a biggish lunch. Plus it has no adverse effect on your balance, and it's very light at 1115g. The downside is that heat management isn't so good, and my back got a trifle damp on hot ascents. There's just one main compartment, two side-pockets and two in the lid, and the compression straps squeeze the pack down snugly when it isn't full. If you're not doing major hill-climbs, this will see you right; it would be perfect for a less demanding trail like the Thames Path, where its ample storage and good weight distribution can really shine. Target price £45.
Weight: 1115g
Capacity: 45L
Pockets: 4 (2x top, 2x side)
Back system: Air Force (padded)
Contact: 01475 746000, www.vango.co.uk
PROS: Simple storage, not too fussy, good hip-fin support.
CONS: Back system not as effective on hill-climbs with a full load.
Comfort: 3/5
Stability: 3/5
Features: 3/5
Ventilation: 3/5
Best for: Family walks and easier trails without too much up and down.
Review from Country Walking
GREGORY Zulu 40 Rucksack Review
The Zulu is awash with good ideas. First of all it comes in two different lengths, medium and large. It's packed with cute features for storage and weight dispersal, including a stretchy panel on the front which can hold anything from an OS map to a light fleece. And there's a concealed arch-shaped zip which allows you to open the main section like a suitcase and find what you need easily. The trouble is I'm not sure how well all these ideas combine. The front of the pack is so complex that it all becomes a bit fiddly, with the front panel, the arch zip and a secret compartment holding the raincover all lying on top of each other. Thus I'm occasionally unsure where to find what I'm looking for. But it is brilliantly stable, and the hip-belt and mesh back-system combine neatly in a firm embrace. I particularly like the lumbar support padding at the bottom of the pack – firm enough to give you a decent little massage but without letting you overheat. Target Price £115.
Weight: 1406g
Capacity: 40L
Pockets: 8 (2x lid, 2x side, 2x hip-belt, 2x front)
Back system: Suspended
Contact: 01572 772511, www.gregorypacks.com
PROS: Comfy back-system, very stable, plenty of features.
CONS: Front panel a little over-designed for easy access.
Comfort: 5/5
Stability: 4/5
Features: 3/5
Ventilation: 4/5
Best for: Big day-walks and the occasional overnight stopover.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
VAUDE Brenta 50 Rucksack Review
There are many reasons to like the Brenta: it's lightweight, the hip belt is wide and comfortable, and it's a good fit for those short of stature, despite being a unisex pack. The lightness comes from its simplicity: there are very few extra pockets, though there is a front zip which allows access to the main compartment. It places a real premium on ventilation: the shoulder straps are studded with holes to encourage air to flow, and there's a good suspended back system that's held away by a layer of mesh. Unlike some models which use the same method, Vaude ensure the weight of the pack isn't pushed so far away as to be destabilising. In fact, the Brenta is one of the most stable and secure packs on test. However, the back system's mesh divider isn't taut enough to hold the pack completely off the back, and I found that it was largely ineffective – I could even feel the lump of plastic behind the mesh pressing against my back. Target Price £90.
Weight: 1322kg
Capacity: 50L
Extra pockets: 3 (top, front, belt)
Back system: Aeroflex (suspended)
Contact: 01665 510660, www.vaude.com
PROS: Lightweight, stable and excellent at bearing weight over the hips.
CONS: Poor back system and very few extra features.
Comfort: 3/5
Stability: 5/5
Features: 3/5
Ventilation: 3/5
Best for: Fast and light multi-day trips where every gram matters.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
LOWE ALPINE AirZone Pro 35:45 Rucksack Review
It would be wrong to want to write poetry about a rucksack, but the AirZone almost makes me want to. It's got the lot: a suspended back system that pushes the load away and vents heat without sacrificing your balance, access to the main compartment via the top and the side, a generous front-panel pocket and hip pockets on both fins. I also like the Centro Adjust system which slides the harness up and down (the pack also comes in three different back lengths, which helps you get the right fit from the shopfloor). I'm not a fan of the cord storage on the front panel, but if it's a fleece-on, fleece-off day on the Pennine Way, you may well be glad of it. The 35:45 numbering (ladies' ND 33:40) relates to the expandable capacity, which is achieved by lengthening the straps on the lid. But it's the massive side zip that really sells it: instant access to everything in the pack at a glance, enabling you to find that buried pack of Penguins easily. Priceless. Target Price £90.
PROS: Ample storage, plenty of features, great fit and excellent ventilation
CONS: Extremely hard to think of any (and I'm really trying)
Comfort: 5/5
Stability: 5/5
Features: 5/5
Ventilation: 5/5
Best for: At 35L, overnights and winter; at 45L, long-distance paths.
Review from Country Walking magazine.
BERGHAUS Trailhead 50 Rucksack Review
This brand new pack is smart, sensible, well-made and highly adaptable. It picks up where the lower-capacity Freeflow series leaves off, although it sheds a few of the flourishes that I love about the Freeflow, like the clever diagonal zip-pockets and choice of colours. But it retains the terrific Biofit feature, which allows you to slide the harness up and down your back to the perfect length while you're wearing it. The main hold is immense and the load stays virtually flat against your back, but due to the carefully placed padding on the harness, there's no nasty heat buildup. It lacks alternative storage space, offering only a lid pocket and two bottle-flaps at the side. Plus the immense black void in the main compartment (and lack of alternative access to it) means it can be hard to find stuff quickly. But it carried everything for a family walking holiday in Ireland, plus changes of clothes on a multi-day trip to the Dales, and I never once felt uncomfortable. Target Price £76.
Weight: 1267g
Capacity: 50L
Pockets: 3 (lid, 2x side)
Back system: Biofit (padded/suspended)
Contact: 0345 607 2477, www.berghaus.com
PROS: Huge main compartment, sliding harness, tough fabrics.
CONS: Little extra storage space, can be hard to locate kit quickly.
Comfort: 4/5
Stability: 4/5
Features: 3/5
Ventilation: 3/5
Best for: Big days when you want to throw loads in and forget about them.
Review from Country Walking magazine
QUECHUA Forclaz Easyfit 50 Rucksack Review
The Forclaz might not be the coolest pack on the market, but it gets all the basics right: it's comfortable, stable and packs in a lot of kit. The padding on the hip belt and shoulder straps is thick and soft, and the back system boasts a bed of foam which cushions the back against all the tinned sardines, water filters, and other trekking paraphernalia (though the foam can get a little sweaty on climbs). A front opening zip allows quick, holdall-style access to the main compartment, and the back length can be adjusted while you're wearing the pack thanks to a couple of nifty straps connecting the hip belt and the shoulder straps. Within minutes of hauling it onto my back, the load felt comfortable, secure and manageable. The one question which goes begging is, how long will it last? Compared to other packs on test, the fabric feels thin and flimsy and the pocket zips look vulnerable. Still, for £65, few will be disappointed with the Forclaz.
Weight: 1750g
Capacity: 50L
Pockets: 5 (2 x top, 2 x sides, hip belt)
Back system: Padded
Contact: 0207 0643 000, www.decathlon.co.uk
PROS: Comfortable, stable, convenient storage and access, great price.
CONS: Poor quality materials, little ventilation in back system.
Comfort: 5/5
Stability: 4/5
Features: 3/5
Ventilation: 3/5
Best for: Long walks where comfort is the priority – along with price.
Review from Country Walking magazine.


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text: Intro Hello fellows DISers and welcome to my new TR !! This trip came as a result of our RCI timeshare. We had points that were going to expire and we had to use them or lose them by the end of September 2012. And even though it is almost impossible to find trade points with DVC, I was able to snag a week from September 7-14 at Wilderness Lodge Villas. I made this reservation several months ago and immediately made ADRs in preparation for the trip. I bought tickets to the first MNSSHP and made reservations for DH and the kids to have an archery lesson at Fort Wilderness. As we were counting down the days, DH began to get nervous about money, so I suggested downgrading from the DDP to the QSDP to save almost $500. This seemed to appease him somewhat. About 42 days before our trip, which was 3 days PAST the time I could cancel, I was home alone while DH took the kids tubing on the river. I was coming down the stairs at our house and as I was descending, the dog was at the front window barking at something and my focus shifted from the stairs and onto whatever was causing the dog to spaz out. And I am not sure exactly what happened, but I fell down the remaining stairs injuring my left ankle very badly. I thought for sure it was broken and I was in a great deal of pain and ALL by myself unable to walk at the bottom of the stairs with a spastic dog. I try to find a phone, crawling through the lower floor of our home searching for one. I couldnt find one and I notice my ankle is swelling and fast. I crawl back to the fridge and grab an ice pack and begin to make my way back upstairs with an exuberant yellow lab crawling all over me thinking it is play time. I knew there was a phone on my bed and I was able to reach it. Since DH was on the river, it took me an hour to get in touch with him. I called a couple of good friends who offered to come help me, but I decided to wait for DH. I finally got him to answer, and he rushed home to get me to the ER. Xrays confirmed it was not broken and I was sent home with instructions to stay off of it for a couple of days and follow up with an orthopedist if it was still bad after a week. A week passes and I am still unable to walk, so I follow up with an orthopedist as suggested. He takes x-rays and says it is not broken, but a very bad sprain. I begin physical therapy the following week. After 4 weeks, it does not appear to be healing well and an MRI is scheduled. The following day, the news is handed down. Peroneal tendon subluxation that requires surgery to fix. In laymans terms it is explained here for those of you interested: One of the worst case scenarios occurs when you sprain your ankle so badly that you have peroneal tendon subluxation. It is fairly rare, so if you are lucky you may not ever experience it. Most people have never even heard of a peroneal tendon. They run on the outside of your ankle and are held in place behind the outer ankle bone. There are two tendons on each foot, and they are held behind the bone with a muscle called the peroneal retinacula. The tendons are there to stabilize your ankle, and (ironically) to prevent sprains Subluxation is a fancy word, which basically means you have a partial dislocation. In the case of your peroneals, this occurs when the tendons are no longer held in place, and are able to pop up and over the bone. The subluxation is usually caused by a tear in the peroneal retinacula, as a result of a bad sprain. Unfortunately, the only solution likely to cure this problem is surgery. I didnt want to schedule surgery BEFORE our trip. I tried to cancel, but was told we would lose all of the money we had paid, plus our points as well. Even with trip insurance, we still would have lost our points, so I scheduled surgery for September 20, which was the Thursday after we got back. At this time, I can only walk a short distance and it is painful to do so, so to solve my mobility problem we rented a scooter for the duration of our trip. Thus, making me: Scooter Mom !! So that is how the name of this trip report came about. I was determined to enjoy my trip and the time with my family because when I got back, I was facing a painful surgery and a 3 month recovery period which required me to be on crutches for that length of time. SO . Let me finally get down to introductions and trip details. When: September 7-14, 2012 Where: Wilderness Lodge Villas 1 Bedroom Who: Me, Scooter Mom extraordinaire 44 year old Irrigation Designer and lover (aka crazy freak) of all things Disney. DH my wonderful husband of almost 15 years. In upper management at a local Chemical Company. He pretends to just tolerate my Disney obsession, but I think he has as much fun as we do. DS - 13 year old thrill seeker, but still a sweet boy (so far) DD - 9 year old sweetie who loves all things Disney. We celebrated her birthday while we were there. She will be 10 this week. I hope those of you that choose to read along will stop by and say hello. I just love seeing my DIS friends and meeting new ones !! Are you ready to roll with me ???? (that is scooter humor har, har) Lets go !!


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Act of kindness inspires others to help single dad
WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - The story of a single dad trying to care for his son and a man on a mission to spread kindness has gone viral, and we wanted to get an update.
James Moss recently moved from New York to Denver to give his son a better life, but his housing arrangement fell through, and they became homeless.
By chance, Moss met philanthropist Leon Logothetis, who is going around the world performing random acts of kindness. Logothetis gave Moss $1,000 and put him up in a hotel room for a week so he could get back on his feet.
"It's all about inspiring people to kind of connect with each other and to see the good in each other, as opposed to all of the bad things we hear about every day. There's so much goodness out there," Logothetis said. "It doesn't mean the bad things don't happen, because they do, but if we look at each other and we see each other and we connect with each other, then magic can happen."
After Logothetis' act of kindness, thousands of Americans wanted to step up as well. A GoFundMe page to help Moss has now reached $50,000.


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The Iowa House opens its 2017 session today with 59 Republicans, 40 Democrats, and one vacancy, since Jim Lykam resigned after winning the recent special election in Iowa Senate district 45. The 99 state representatives include 27 women (18 Democrats and nine Republicans) and 72 men. Five African-Americans (all Democrats) serve in the legislature's lower chamber; the other 95 lawmakers are white. No Latino has ever been elected to the Iowa House, and there has not been an Asian-American member since Swati Dandekar moved up to the Iowa Senate following the 2008 election.
After the jump I've posted details on the Iowa House majority and minority leadership teams, along with all chairs, vice chairs, and members of standing House committees. Where relevant, I've noted changes since last year.
Under the Ethics Committee subheading, you'll see a remarkable example of Republican hypocrisy.
Some non-political trivia: the Iowa House includes two Taylors (one from each party) and two Smiths (both Democrats). As for first names, there are six Davids (four go by Dave), four Roberts (two Robs, one Bob, and a Bobby), four Marys (one goes by Mary Ann), and three men each named Gary, John, and Charles (two Chucks and a Charlie). There are also two Elizabeths (a Beth and a Liz) and two men each named Brian, Bruce, Chris, Greg, Michael, and Todd.


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Gravity Guy for Windows 10 is a full version game only available for Windows, being part of the category PC games with subcategory Action (more specifically Futuristic) and has been created by Miniclip SA. If you're looking for action, this is your game.
More about Gravity Guy for Windows 10
Its current version information is not available and the latest update happened on 12/10/2012. Gravity Guy for Windows 10 is available for users with the operating system Windows 8 and prior versions, and it is available in several languages like English, Spanish, and German.The details about the install size of Gravity Guy for Windows 10 are currently not available. It's a game very heavily used in United States, Philippines and Tunisia.Since the game has been added to our selection of software and apps in 2012, it has managed to obtain 7,618 downloads, and last week it had 8 downloads.


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THE Ondo State Government has threatened to terminate the contract it awarded for the rehabilitation of the state's main stadium in Akure should the contractor handling the project renege on the promise to deliver by the end of July 2012.
The Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Yekini Olanipekun, said during an inspection tour of the stadium project over the weekend that all necessary money required by the contractor to complete work on the stadium have been paid, wondering why it has become impossible for the contractor to deliver on time.
Olanipekun said what he found on ground during the visit was a far cry from the government's expectation, adding that the contractor was too slow.
"I am very disappointed with what I am seeing here today," he said. "All necessary financial commitment that should be met by the government regarding this project has been met. No excuse would be entertained any longer from the contractor."
The commissioner was, however, satisfied with the quality of materials used for the job done so far at the project site, even as he charged that "quality materials should not be basis for slow pace."
Source: Sports.naija.ng


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Nearly 20,000 children in the Pacific Northwest are in foster care. Moving from school to school makes it hard for them to learn and be prepared for college or the work place. Many drop out before finishing high school. You can help foster children by donating school supplies and allowing them to feel ready and confident for the first day of school (on Aug. 28 in Tri-Cities).


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Liverpool 2 Man United 0: Sturridge and Firmino put sluggish Red Devils to the sword
Van Gaal's men were already on the ropes and when Chris Smalling slipped before missing a header, Sturridge should have floored them but the England striker could only fire straight at De Gea.
United had apparently given the 2,000 or so travelling fans away shirts to create a white wall at the Anfield Road end.
Not many seemed bothered to wear them and it was more of a white flag waved by the players in the first half as Adam Lallana then made it a hat-trick of good saves for De Gea with a volley.
The best United could muster before the break was a wild shot from Marcos Rojo which was met with much delight from a delirious Kop.
Morgan Schneiderlin got United's first shot on target after the restart, but it barely troubled Reds keeper Simon Mignolet.
De Gea pulled off another spectacular stop soon after to tip Coutinho's crack from distance over before he punched away a stinging strike from Clyne.
Jordan Henderson then turned one over after a Lallana cut back before the second finally arrived.
Michael Carrick made a mess of a cross from Henderson before Lallana crossed for Firmino to fire in.
Marouanne Fellaini was lucky to escape a red card at the death after felling Emre Can with an elbow which was not spotted by the referee.
Klopp will warn his side that 2-0 is a dangerous lead going to the second leg.
But they are well up on the scorecards in this bout and Van Gaal will have to pick his side up off the canvas to rally at Old Trafford.


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The purposes of the Aboriginal Tourism Association of Canada (ATAC) is to improve the socio-economic situation of Aboriginal people through the provisions of economic development advisory services, conferences, professional development training and workshops, industry statistics and information for Aboriginal tourism operators and communities or those looking to start a cultural tourism business within the 13 regions; 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada. ATAC will develop relationships with other groups and/or regions with similar mandates, uniting the Aboriginal tourism industry in Canada. ATAC will work to enable collective support, promotion and marketing of authentic Aboriginal cultural tourism businesses in a respectful protocol.
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To Provide leadership in the development and marketing of authentic Aboriginal tourism experiences through innovative partnerships.
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Today's Friday Find is again about a book. I know I did a book review last week, but I couldn't help it, I finished another book.
You all know I'm a fast reader.
Anyway, this book was a freebie from Bethany House Publishers. In exchange for the free book, I get to read it, then post what I think about it here and also at places like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
The book is "Hatteras Girl" by Alice J. Wisler. I have never read anything by this author before. She has several books in print currently available whereever you buy books. You can find out more about Alice J. Wisler here http://www.alicewisler.com/
This story is about a girl who lives on the North Carolina coast. She dreams of two things basically. Finding love and running a bed & breakfast. She sort of finds both at once, but whether or not things are going to turn out the way she wants is what the story centers on.
I liked this book. I could relate to her at almost 30 not being married yet and wanting to do more with her life than what she is. I can remember feeling like that at different times myself. There are lots of interesting and fun characters to. All of which are completely believable. There is one thing I don't like about books and that's when a character is just not believable. That's not a problem here.
Of course, as usual I could sort of tell where the story was headed. I knew who it was she should have been with all along. I don't know why these characters can't see what I see. They would have alot less problems that's for sure.
If I had to find one thing to critique about the book, without giving too much away, I would have to say, the "bad guy" doesn't necessarily make things right, or at least we are not told of the details of him making things right. We are just left to assume that he does the right thing. And really I don't think this one little thing is detrimental to the story at all. It was just my little issue with the story.
I did absolutely love the final scene with the main character. It gave me goosebumps and almost made me cry. And any book that makes me really feel something, gets a thumbs up from me.
Overall, I'd say nice read, realistic story, believable characters, good movement of story. It's not overly deep and isn't full of characters with huge problems. As much as I like the deep stuff, I also like my nice happy ending stuff too.
I say you need a balance of both in your reading list.
If you like fiction than "Hatteras Girl" is worth picking up.
Ok, that's all for this week. Be sure and stop back next week. I've got another Movie Quote Monday coming.


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Movie Gallery on Track for Q119 Apr, 2006 By: Jessica Wolf
Movie Gallery is in full rebound mode.
The No. 2 chain, which released fairly dismal fourth-quarter and 2005 financial results in March, April 19 announced the company will be in full compliance with its senior credit facility for the first quarter of 2006.
Thursday, March 16, the company announced an amendment to its senior credit facility having garnered relaxed terms on its financial covenants. Meanwhile, interest rate terms have been increased, and some mandatory prepayment provisions have been modified on the company's debts.
According to Movie Gallery's annual report filed last month, the company is carrying nearly $1.2 billion in debt.
The chain also announced it will restructure lease agreements for 1,100 existing locations through a new management agreement with Hilco Real Estate LLC.
This deal will not include stores already slated for previously announced plans to sublease space to other retailers or downsize square footage.
Movie Gallery execs also announced last month the chain will continue to close underperforming or redundant store locations.
Movie Gallery as expected posted a $552.7 million net loss for 2005. The net loss for the fourth quarter was $546.5 million.
Same-store revenue decreased 8.6% for the quarter, compared to the same quarter in 2004, on the continued decline in the home video rental industry. Same-store revenue for the year fell 4.7% from 2004.
Total 2005 revenue was $2 billion, including 35 weeks of sales from Hollywood Entertainment Corp., acquired April 27, 2005.


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Ever since our previous publisher begged out of its contract because of financial difficulties a couple of months ago,we've been casting around for a company that would publish this book. Today we found one,and it was in our own back yard. It's Quill Driver Books,a company that specializes in lifestyle titles and books for professional writers. Quill Driver also happens to be the publisher of Paul's two books,The New Influencers and Secrets of Social Media Marketing.
Our Quill Driver contact admitted that he was initially hesitant about doing a book on geocaching,but once he saw that our proposal focused on telling the stories of enthusiastic cachers and emphasizing the people aspects of the sport,he was sold. He also liked the fact that we've interviewed dozens of the world's top geocachers and are able to synthesize their tips and stories.
We're planning to deliver the manuscript in the spring with a target publication date of fall,2009. We'll be telling you more as we go along. In the meantime,we have new enthusiasm about continuing our research in pursuit of a book that will truly be like no other!


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"You egged Solange on / Knowin' all along, all you had to say you was wrong."
The estate of Anthony Barré is seeking over $20 million in damages.
...But why?
How many have you seen?
Sleigh all day.
Can you spot why?
Tell him boy, bye.
OK, ladies, now let's get in formation ... on the red carpet.
'Cause she slays. 🎵
Ashes to ashes, dust to side chicks.
Don't hurt yourself.
You getting goosebumps?
He also references Blue Ivy and Prince.
The lemon will never be the same.
They had to ease the pain of the Beyhive's sting somehow.
She says it was worth it though.
Lemonade, Part 2?
Will "Becky with the good hair" finally be revealed?
She's been drinking ... watermelon.
Do you know the one about the T-shirt?
This is too much.
The BeyHive might have to find a new Becky.
Is Mathew Knowles the other person she's singing about on Lemonade?
Praise Beysus.
Hold up, they don't text you like I text you.


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Guild & Spence Electrical has over 30 years industry experience, making it one of the largest and most reputable electricians in the Bay of Plenty.
We operate branches in Tauranga and Mt Maunganui and have over 60 full time staff and 45 vehicles on the road. We have a dedicated Heat Pumps division that caters to the installation and servicing of top brand heat pumps, plus we also have an Underground Services division that specialises in all underground and overhead power reticulation, trenching and water reticulation.
Whether you're needing emergency repairs, building a new home or renovating an old one, our high skilled team of electricians can help you with efficient and cost effective electrical services. We can not only give advice and assist with a broad range of electrical matters, all of our workmanship and new materials is guaranteed. So for your electrical solutions, get in touch with Guild & Spence Electrical and speak to one of our experts today.
We specialise in commercial and industrial electrical contracts ranging from the small alterations up to large multi-million dollar projects
With over 5000 Residential projects completed, our electricians have the experience and expertise to cater for all new build and renovation work
We design, supply, install and service air conditioning and heat pump systems to the domestic and commercial market.
With our dedicated service staff having knowledge across multiple facets there isn't anything we can't take care of quickly and efficiently.