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This special guest commentary was written by Stefan Wieler. He is a Director and Vice President of Canadian-listed Goldmoney.
In this second part of our updated gold price framework we take a deep dive into the true energy exposure of gold mining companies. We find that gold miners are not just exposed to significant direct energy costs such as fuels and power; their indirect energy exposure is even larger. Our bottom up analysis shows that ~50% of production costs of the average gold miner are closely linked to energy prices. This is in line with the findings of part I of our gold price framework which showed that a 1% change in longer-dated energy prices impacts gold prices by about 0.5%.
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In the first part of this report we reviewed the gold pricing model we introduced last year and developed it further. We highly recommend reading it here to get a better understanding of the findings presented in this report. Using econometric tools, we showed that changes in energy prices – more specifically longer-dated oil prices – are a major driver for changes in the USD/gold price (with changes in real interest rates being the other main driver). In the second part of this report we take a more qualitative and comprehensive approach by examining the true energy requirements of gold mining.
The statistical analysis of gold prices in the first part was complicated by the fact that price data is often hard to get, incomplete or sometimes non-existent. However, the same problems are compounded when it comes to actual data on energy consumption by the gold industry. Gold producers are not required to disclose their energy consumption. And even if they were, it is far from clear what they would have to report and whether they would even have the data.
Data on direct energy costs in the form of fuels and power is relatively easy to find. It becomes obvious that gold mining is energy intensive when looking at the direct energy exposure, that is the fuel and power consumption of gold producers. Even comparably simple open pit mining consumes a lot of fuel for trucks and excavators and underground mining consumes electricity for cooling in addition to that. The processing of the gold ore is also highly energy intensive. Most large gold mining companies report these direct energy costs in one way or another. Typically, these reported costs are somewhere around 15-25% of all-in operating costs at current energy prices but have been higher in the past when energy prices were higher than today.
But gold mining is also energy intensive beyond the diesel and electricity that is consumed to mine and process the gold and cool the underground mines. Gold mining requires a lot of energy intensive resources and materials such as steel, chemicals, cement and tires and also machinery (trucks, excavators, mills) which consume energy in the manufacturing process. Ultimately even wages partially reflect energy costs as changes in energy prices affect the living costs such as housing and food of workers. We call these the indirect energy costs. We presume that the companies don't even know themselves what the true energy exposure of these costs is. However, for this report, we meticulously dissected the expense side of the income statements of the largest gold producers in the world in order to estimate how much these indirect energy costs drive the expense side of gold mining.
Our bottom up analysis shows that ~50% of production costs of the average gold miner are closely linked to energy prices. This is in line with the findings of part I of our gold price framework which showed that a 1% change in longer dated energy prices impacts gold prices by about 0.5%.
How does this bottom up analysis tie in with our gold pricing framework? We used our gold price model to analyze how much of the major moves in gold prices since 2001 was driven by changes in longer dated energy prices. Our model predicts that USD610/ozt of the total gold price increase from 2001-2008 was driven by rising longer dated energy prices. In contrast, using the results of our bottom up analysis that energy costs account for about half of gold production costs, the move in energy prices would explain USd570/ozt. We get to similarly close outcomes for other major upside moves as well as downside moves (see Figure 1).
Neither our top down gold price model nor the bottom up analysis presented in this report should be misconstrued as a trading tool. Instead, it is a very useful framework for determining where are in the gold price cycle. Energy prices are clearly one of the most important drivers for gold prices. The bottoming of longer dated energy prices therefore has reinforced the floor for gold prices set by real-interest rates. We believe that the low in longer-dated energy prices is behind us and will likely have to move sharply higher over the long run (will dive deeper into this in the third and last part of this report). This, combined with the view that real interest rates have little upside but a lot of downside from here, plus the persistent risk of new and untested unconventional easing measures by central banks, leave the outlook for gold prices skewed sharply to the upside. In other words, there is a strong asymmetry for the gold price outlook.
Click here to continue reading this report at Goldmoney.
This Hedgeye Guest Contributor research note was written by Stefan Wieler for Goldmoney Insights. Wieler was previously a senior commodity strategist at Goldman Sachs. This piece does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hedgeye.


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Procurement Analyst
Recruitment #1910-PROCANCPR4-007
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NOTE: This posting is only accepting the first 115 Applicants who apply. The job will close after 115 candidates have applied.
Hillsborough County Government provides employees with careers that are both professionally and personally rewarding. With a wide range of independent agencies to choose from, the opportunities within Hillsborough County Government are endless! You are not just an employee within the government, you are an ambassador and business partner making a huge impact within our community that helps shape our future.
Our mission is to provide effective quality service at a reasonable cost with courtesy, integrity and accountability in a manner that protects and enhances the quality of life of our diverse population.
The ideal candidate will have experience in any/or all of the following type of procurements:
- Major public construction (facilities, infrastructure, utilities, etc.)
- Information technology (software, hardware, innovation, etc.)
- Human Resources related projects (group insurance and benefits, etc.)
Three years of experience procuring commodities and services.
An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training, and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job specific competencies listed above.
- Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service
- Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve
- Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations
- Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals
- This position typically takes place in an office environment.
- Requires sitting for an extended period of time.
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.
- Plans and implements the procurement process that results in the acquisition of a variety of commodities and services to fulfill the requirements of County agencies and departments.
- Provides guidance and training to personnel; May assign, monitor, and review work.
- Conducts procurement planning sessions with user department's representatives to ensure understanding of the procurement process and associated timeframes, and establishes respective roles and responsibilities.
- Collaborates with departments to develop, implement, and maintain the Annual Procurement Plan.
- Determines the appropriate method of solicitation in accordance with applicable laws and Board policies.
- Reviews requisitions, specifications and scopes of work to ensure they promote competition and best value for the County.
- Develops and assembles procurement documents and coordinates any required reviews to ensure consistency and accountability in County procurements.
- Prepares purchase orders, blanket/contract agreements, contract extensions, change orders, revisions and modifications, and other similar documents.
- Identifies potential vendors, using various sources, to ensure adequate competition.
- Presides at the Pre-Bid/Proposal Conference to provide information and instructions, and responds to vendor questions to ensure the clarity of solicitation documents.
- Identifies issues that require an addendum, and prepares and issues addendum to ensure all bidders have the same information.
- Conducts public bid/proposal opening for projects over the formal bid threshold in accordance with established procedures.
- Reviews bids and proposals for responsiveness to minimum procurement requirements, and notifies affected bidders/proposers of non-responsiveness and non-responsibility findings.
- Ensures contract performance measurements are maintained, monitored, and documented.
- Reviews, evaluates and resolves protests in accordance with established procedures, to ensure bidders/proposers receive due process and are treated fairly and consistently.
- Prepares award recommendations in compliance with agency policy; and issues purchase orders.
- Negotiates with vendors to obtain best prices.
- Consults with department head or designee to determine commodity/service needs and delivery schedules.
- Provides countywide guidance, training, and assistance related to procurement processes, automation systems, and contract management.
- Reviews requisitions, purchase orders and reports for accuracy and compliance with agency policies.
- Provides guidance, training and motivation to lower level personnel in the procurement processes and automation systems.
- When so designated, may assume the authority of, and act on behalf of a more senior staff member.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Knowledge of County procurement policies, practices, procedures, and regulations.
- Knowledge of procurement practices such as vendor and source identification, pricing methods and calculations, bid and proposal preparation, contracts, and pricing agreements.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations affecting procurement policies, practices and procedures.
- Skill in contract negotiations.
- Skill in making presentations to groups.
- Ability to prepare and/or review bid documents and responses for compliance with policies, procedures, conditions, and regulations.
- Ability to prepare purchase orders, blanket/contract purchase agreements, contract extensions, change orders, revisions and modifications, and other similar documents.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside own organization.
- Ability to use a computer and related software.
- Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data in order to develop logical conclusions.
- Ability to use considerable initiative, think independently, and exercise sound judgment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan, organize and oversee the work of others.
- Ability to conduct research, collect and interpret data and develop logical conclusions.
- Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and work processes.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
We offer much more than the competitive pay you expect. We value our employees and Hillsborough County Government is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. And because we understand that no two people are exactly alike, you can choose what best suits the needs of you and your family.
- Health Plan: The County pays towards health insurance premiums for all employees. Employees can select from two (2) healthcare plan options. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
- Dental Insurance: Employees are eligible to enroll in the dental coverage and choose from four options: High DMO, Low DMO, a network Open Access Plan, and a PPO. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
- Vision Care: Employees and their dependents are eligible to enroll in the vision coverage. Co-payment coverage includes exams, lens and frame, as well as an allowable contact lens expense. Coverage is effective the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.
- Employee Assistance Program: This program provides all employees and family members with professional, confidential counseling sessions. All employees and dependents are afforded up to six (6) free visits per Plan year. Coverage begins on the first day of employment.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Employees may be reimbursed up to $1,000 (undergraduate), $2000 (graduate) per fiscal year for classes at an accredited college or university for courses that enhance your ability to perform your current job duties.
- Holidays: Employees receive up to twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
Visit our Benefits page for more exciting details.
Veteran's Preference:
Do you qualify for Veteran's Preference? Preference will only be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation that clearly shows dates of service, campaign awards or medals received, and character of discharge (DD-214 Member-4 or Service-2 copy) to support entitlement to preference must be provided at the time of application.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hillsborough County Government provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Hillsborough County Government complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Hillsborough County welcomes and encourages applications from minorities, veterans, and persons with physical and mental disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons in the application and testing process. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation requests will be on a case-by-case basis.
Hillsborough County Government expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Hillsborough County Government's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
Hillsborough County is a drug free workplace.
Response/Recovery Activities:
Employees are required to participate in response/recovery activities in response to an emergency or natural disaster affecting County operations and/or its citizens. In such situations, every effort will be made to maintain operations, but employees will be assigned to carry out response activities suited to their skills and capabilities. *MON*

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While there might be a number of modern mythological beasts stalking our woods, mountains, oceans, and rivers, most of them don't have sinister intentions. Sure, it'd be scary if Nessie poked her head over the water, or if Bigfoot wandered into your yard. But honestly, the worst thing a big ape is going to do is accidentally topple your mailbox, or maybe stare into your windows.
The chupacabra, on the other hand? Yikes. Those things are vicious. Known for ripping out the throats of livestock and draining out their blood, these vampiric "goat suckers" have been accused of ruining the day for countless farmers throughout Latin America, as well as the southwestern United States. Surprisingly enough, the real scientific explanation behind the whole chupacabra myth is even creepier than the legend, particularly if flesh-eating mites make you uncomfortable. Before getting to that part, though, let's start back at the beginning.


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Joey Didulica will move from Amsterdam to Vienna in the summer. The 25 year-old goalkeeper's contract with Ajax expires after the season. Didulica signs for three years with Austria Wien.
After a phone call with his agent, Didulica officially announced the deal on Friday. The Australian was happy: ,,The negotiations are finally over. I'm looking forward to playing three more years in Europe and to settle and play football in Vienna."
According to the goalkeeper Austria Wien is a club with ambition. ,,The club has a rich history and a great bank account at the moment. They want to be successful in Europe and particularly in the Champions League in the coming years. They're very serious. Last year they hired Daum, a coach that has been successful with several clubs. I hope to be part of something glorious."
Didulica has been part of Ajax since September 1999. Especially in the Champions League match in and against Valencia he took the opportunity to show the footballing world his goalkeeping skills. Of course, he's going to miss the club from Amsterdam. ,,Ajax has been my life for the past four years. I have grown as a player, but also as a person. Wil Coort, the goalkeepers' trainer, and Ronald Koeman are great trainers and they have taught me a lot. But now I will have to learn German", he smiled.


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Lenovo unveils new 8 and 10-inch Yoga tablets
Lenovo has officially announced two new Android tablets earlier today. Part of the new Android-powered Yoga tablet line-up (the company although has been using the same branding for notebooks), the tablets will go on sale starting later today in the US.
Packed in a magazine inspired design, the new Yoga tablets come with 8-inch and 10-inch displays, which feature 1280x800p resolution. The tablets are powered by 1.2GHz MT8125 quad-core processor (MT8389 quad-core processors for 3G models), and include 1GB of RAM, Android 4.2.2, kickstand and 16/ 32GB of internal storage. In addition, the tablets sport huge batteries, which can last 16-18 hours, claims Lenovo.
"Watching and discovering that people frequently use tablets in three main ways allowed us to break the mold on the current 'sea of sameness' designs, giving them a better way to read, browse, watch and interact with content," said Liu Jun, senior vice president and president, Lenovo Business Group, Lenovo.
The company has also roped in Ashton Kutcher as their brand ambassador cum product engineer, who reportedly will work with Lenovo's engineering teams around the world to develop and market the Yoga line of tablets by providing input and decision-making into design, specifications, software and usage scenarios.
"As consumers' continue to demand innovative multimode designs we're thrilled to have Ashton Kutcher on board with us to help further develop the immersive and complementary hardware and rich content experience," Jun added.
Lenovo Yoga tablet features
- Android 4.2.2
- 8-inch 1280x800p display/ 10-inch 1280x800p IPS display
- 1.2GHz MT8125 Cortex-A7 quad-core processor (MT8389 quad-core processors for 3G models)
- 16GB/ 32GB, micro SD expansion slot, allowing up to 64 GB of total storage
- Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, optional 3G in select countries
- 5 MP auto focus rear camera plus an additional front camera
- Optional Bluetooth keyboard for the 10-inch model (costs $69)
Pricing for US: 8-inch version has been priced at $249 while 10-inch version will go for $299
There is no word on release in other markets but it is said to be launching in Australia next week.


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U-S special forces in Afghanistan have killed three men in a firefight with an unidentified armed group near the southeastern Afghan town of Gardez.
Colonel Roger King told reporters at the allied headquarters at Bagram today (Friday) the heavily-armed men had automatic weapons and a grenade launcher. Colonel King said they appeared to take up defensive positions around a compound that U-S forces were moving to secure, and that the American side opened fire first.
Two other people were wounded and about 10 were taken into U-S custody.
Also today (Friday), a new American general took command of U-S-led coalition operations at the Bagram headquarters.
Lieutenant General Dan McNeill said his presence does not represent an escalation, but is aimed at streamlining the chain of command. He will report directly to U-S Central Command in the southern U-S state of Florida -- unlike his predecessor, who worked through U-S military officials in Kuwait.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant General McNeill told the Associated Press that if the U-S-led coalition force needs to make adjustments because of Pakistan's withdrawal of troops from the Afghan border, it will.


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Police have been unable to explain why one of the highest profile awaiting-trial prisoners in the country, alleged Israeli mob leader Shai Musli, was apparently granted bail.
It was first reported that Musli was not in court on his scheduled date of January 18, but it later emerged that this was incorrect and that he, in fact, did appear in court.
Musli, who has had his case remanded three times before, had arrived at court in November under unusually heavy police protection after police received a "credible tip-off" that there may have been a mob-plot to spring him.
Musli was arrested on the request of the Prosecutor's Office of Israel and Interpol, His SA prosecutor, Christo Steyn said at an early hearing that his alleged crimes, for which Israel - through Interpol - is seeking his extradition, included murder, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder
This week Israel's Channel 10 News reported that Musli, who was scheduled to appear in court on January 18 and didn't, was released on $10 000 bail. The TV channel merely quoted "sources" and SAPS spokesmen have not responded to Jewish Report Online's enquiries - but it appears that there was, indeed, no hearing on the scheduled date.
Channel 10 said that a gang member had agreed to turn state witness in Israel on the alleged charges of "assassinations, illegal possession of weapons, racketeering, arson and robbery". The TV channel also claimed that the killer, who agreed to become a state witness, said that "a fee for every murder in Bat Yam and Rishon LeZion was $50 000". Jewish Report later established that the bail amount was R100 000.
The channel said, according to its "unnamed sources" that the SA courts had been shocked to hear that in Israel a state witness "gets paid for hi/her testimony, which is unacceptable in South Africa and stressed that this exemption will impede the process of extradition of a dangerous criminal".
Israeli security officials have for years been hunting around the world for Musli. However, he has allegedly been hiding out in SA since 2012 - lying low and moving often. He is alleged to head one of Israel's most feared crime families, a family claimed to have waged a reign of terror in Tel Aviv and using their connections to the global criminal underworld, including South Africa's, to remove rivals and expand their empire.
On November 11, Jewish Report first published the Israeli's bail and extradition hearings, telling how Israeli authorities had sought Musli across the globe, how he came to be arrested, his first appearance in the Randburg Magistrate's Court and how he was being held under guard at an undisclosed Gauteng prison. His first appearance led to a remand in custody until later in the month when he would apply for bail.
Israel wants Musli for murders and other crimes. His case was again remanded. He was again remanded until last week, and then to January 18. A next date is said to be the beginning of March.
But so far no confirmation could be had that Musli is in fact out on bail and which magistrate granted it, if so. If the police initially took extra precautions to ensure that Musli's "mob pals" don't spring him, it is puzzling that he would be granted bail.
If he is in fact out on bail, will this elusive Israeli pitch for his SA extradition hearing?
On November 11, Jewish Report first published Israeli's bail and extradition hearings paired telling how Israeli authorities had sought Musli across the globe, how he came to be arrested, his first appearance in the Randburg Magistrate's Court and how he was being held under guard at an undisclosed Gauteng prison. His first appearance led to a remand in custody until later in the month when he would apply for bail. Israel wants Musli for murders and other crimes appeared on SAJR on November 17 after Musli was again remanded. He had arrived at court under unusually high protection after police received a credible tip-off that there may have been a mob-plot to pry him free from his captors. He was again remanded until last week, and now, to January.
At the December hearing the case was again remanded to January 18 – but never took place.
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My house has been without power since 5pm yesterday because PG&E (the state's primary gas and electric company) has instituted "Public Safety Power Shutoffs" as the best way to prevent fires during high-risk times.
Do I live in the sticks and need power just to get wifi cell service? Yep.
When will power come back? Who knows.
Is all the food in my fridge and freezer ruined? Quite possibly.
And fire season has just begun. I have more of these to look forward to.


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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomole, said his party is ready to face the main opposition party, PDP, and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, at the Supreme Court.
On Wednesday it was reported how the five-member Presidential Election Tribunal dismissed arguments presented by the petitioners against the victory of incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, at the February 23, 2019 presidential election.
Mr Abubakar and his party have condemned the ruling as a "subversion of justice" and vowed to challenge the verdict at the Supreme Court.
Mr Oshiomole, in his reaction on Thursday, after his meeting with President Buhari, said the PDP and its presidential candidate will be defeated again.
The Punch newspaper reported that Mr Oshiomhole said this in the company of the party's National Women Leader, Salamatu Umar-Eluma, and others who went to congratulate the president over his victory at tribunal.
"We as a party we are confident that if it is within the Nigerian law for the PDP to go even to the World Court, we will meet them there," Mr Oshiomhole said. "The Supreme Court of Nigeria is not that of the PDP or the APC. The Supreme Court is governed by law and it's to interpret the evidence before the Court of Appeal. They are not at liberty to introduce new issues, neither can they bring in new witnesses.
"So, if it is what I heard yesterday, which I believe you also heard; thanks to the media, most Nigerians were detained for eight hours listening to arguments of the judges one after the other. Even though we thought it was getting longer and longer, we realised that they tried to deal with the issues raised, even the ones you and I as laymen will consider inconsequential. They dealt with each of them, trashed them and arrived at a conclusion.
"So, I don't want to sound arrogant. Yesterday (Wednesday), I said that I hoped this whole contest is about Nigeria, who actually won the election and both parties were committed to building Nigeria. It's not about who should be given the key.
"Now, this has been resolved and it is time to queue behind the winner and move on. Our winner is the best example that losing an election is not tantamount to the end of your political life. He lost three previous elections, and today he is the President.
"President Buhari is now ready to meet defeated Atiku Abubakar at the Supreme Court. The APC is ready to meet the PDP at the Supreme Court. Adams Oshiomhole is ready to meet my brother, (Uche) Secondus, at the Supreme Court; and he will take second and I will take first, Isha Allah," Mr Oshiomhole said.
Meanwhile, President Buhari while receiving the women leaders, justified his reasons for "trusting the women with the country's treasury in his two terms in office".
"I am happy that I can defend myself very effectively on this issue. The APC leader is my witness. Since the coming into power of this administration, I have handed over the treasury to women.
"Even at household level, you hand over the money to women to manage. It can be taken to the level of managing the country's treasury as well. I have consistently given it to women. It is strategic," President Buhari said.
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The School of Public Health was mentioned in a Los Angeles Times article detailing UC Berkeley's proposal to construct much-needed student residence halls on People's Park. The plan also calls for the creation of long-term supportive housing and setting aside part of the land for recreational space and a memorial honoring the park's rich legacy.
"A nonprofit developer would build up to 125 apartments for community members who are homeless or at risk of losing shelter — possibly veterans, former foster youths or people with disabilities. The developer would select an organization to provide services such as mental healthcare and substance-abuse treatment. UC Berkeley's schools of social welfare and public health also would help," the article said.


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Frequently Asked Questions
Top FAQs
Can I choose my seats?
The Faithful & The Legacy Members can select their seats online when processing their membership. If members (renewing and new) wish to sit with a friend or group this will be considered dependent on the seating allocation schedule and seating availability in the area (it would be advantageous for these requests to be submitted together).
How can I pay for my Membership?
The following forms of payment are accepted:
- Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
- Debit cards: Accepted where they are backed by VISA or MasterCard
- Cash and EFTPOS: Payments can be made via the Vodafone Warriors office at Mt Smart Stadium. DO NOT send cash via post.
- Part-payment over six one-monthly instalments (see next question for further details)
Please note all charges against credit cards will appear on your statement as a payment to New Zealand Warriors Ltd. There are no credit card fees.
Can I pay my membership off by part payment/instalments?
Yes, there are part payment plans available to members. Vodafone Warriors offer members the choice to pay their membership monthly. Should you wish to take advantage of this option you can sign up online at www.warriors.kiwi/membership or by calling the memberships team on 0800 839 839. There are no additional fees however late payments will incur a $10 failed payment fee.
Your first instalment will occur upon successful completion of purchase with the remaining instalments occurring on the 15th of each month until all six instalments are complete. Please see Vodafone Warriors T&Cs for all details.
Rolling renewals are automatically applied to members paying by instalments. Rolling renewals will mean the membership is automatically renewed into the same seats and packages for subsequent seasons, at the updated and relevant price. Prior to the renewal rollover members will be given a 14-day period in which to make any changes or upgrades to the membership package, or to notify New Zealand Warriors Limited in writing that they do not wish to roll over (strict timeframes apply).
Can I make extra payments on my part payments?
Yes, you can make payments for whatever amount you like whenever you like at no additional cost. To make extra payments members will need to call 0800 839 839 or email their payment request to email@example.com.
Renewing Members
How do I join as a 2020 member?
Memberships can be purchased:
- Online via the Vodafone Warriors website www.warriors.kiwi/membership
- Over the phone by calling 0800 839 839
- In person at Vodafone Warriors reception at 2 Beasley Ave, Penrose, Auckland
How do I know if I am a renewing member?
Renewing members are members who held a reserved seat membership in 2019 and chose to renew their membership for 2020. Full season adult and child renewing members are given a same seat guarantee period from 12th September – 26th September.
How can I make sure I get the same seat in 2020 as I had in 2019?
If you wish to retain the same seats you held as a full season member in 2019 for 2020, you must renew your membership before 26th September 2019. After this period, all seats that have not been renewed will be made available to members wishing to change seats/add seats or to new members wishing to secure a reserved seat for 2020 when new memberships go on sale on Wednesday 9th October 2019.
How will I know if my membership application has been received?
Members who book online will receive an email confirmation (to the email address specified in application) on receipt. Members who complete in office, over the phone or online can reprint or have their invoice and receipt printed and emailed by logging into https://am.ticketmaster.com/nzwarriors.
How do I apply for a carpark pass or Sir Peter Leitch pass?
Car park passes and Sir Peter Leitch passes are sold on a first in, first served basis. Available passes only become available when members do not renew. If you would like to apply for either of these passes you can email email@example.com or by calling 0800 839 839 to be put on a waitlist.
When will I receive my carpark pass or Sir Peter Leitch pass?
Members who have purchased a carpark pass or Sir Peter Leitch pass will receive these separately to their membership passes. Car passes and Sir Peter Leitch passes will be sent via courier from Mt Smart Stadium before the season commences in 2020.
New Members
How do I join for 2020?
Memberships can be purchased:
- Online via the Vodafone Warriors website www.warriors.kiwi/membership
- Over the phone by calling 0800 839 839
- In person at Vodafone Warriors Reception at 2 Beasley Ave, Penrose, Auckland
Can I purchase a membership as a gift?
Memberships are the perfect present. When purchasing a membership as a gift, please note that an automated email is sent to the address registered to the account. If you do not wish for the recipient to receive communication, please use an alternate email address.
The account details can be updated once the membership has been received/gifted.
If a gift certificate is required, please contact the Memberships team on 0800 839 839. A gift certificate will be sent to the nominated address when payment has been made in full.
Please note gift certificates are not valid for entry to the venue, they will need their membership pass and lanyard.
How can I choose my seats?
The Faithful & The Legacy memberships can select their seats online when processing their membership. If members (renewing and new) wish to sit with a friend or group this will be considered dependent on the seating allocation schedule and seating availability in the area (it would be advantageous for these requests to be submitted together).
How will I know if my membership application has been received?
Members who book online will receive an email confirmation (to the email address specified in the application) on receipt. Members who complete the application form and mail it will receive confirmation via e-mail, where supplied, when the membership has been processed.
What age is a child?
For the 2020 season, a child is from 3 years old up to (and including) 15 years old (on 1st January 2020). Children 2 years old and under are free when sitting on an adult's knee. Please note that no seat is allocated for free children.
Can children attend games at Mt Smart Stadium without an adult?
Any child membership purchased must have an accompanied adult membership purchased. If these are not purchased in the same transaction, then the name of the adult who will accompany and take responsibility for the child attending games at Mt Smart Stadium must be provided to the memberships team via email on firstname.lastname@example.com.
General Questions
Can someone else use my membership?
Yes. If a member is unable to attend a match, the membership card may be given to a friend/relative for use. Please be aware that entry to the stadium will be subject to the category of the membership (i.e. an adult will not be admitted with a child membership pass). However please note as per the Terms & Conditions of membership that the member is ultimately responsible for their card at all times and must ensure that anyone using their card is aware of their responsibilities/limitations of use. Members can also log into AccountManager to txt or email a temporary paper ticket to a number or email of choice.
How do I replace my membership card/ticket if it is lost or stolen?
Contact the Vodafone Warriors memberships team on 0800 839 839 to arrange a replacement at least 72 hours prior to kick-off of the next home game. At the discretion of the memberships team you may be reissued a season pass, given paper tickets temporarily or an EZY-ticket/paper ticket for the remainder of the season. The original card/ticket will be cancelled and a new one will be issued. A fee of $30.00 applies for the replacement of each lost/stolen card/ticket.
What is the Vodafone Warriors' refund and exchange policy?
All refund requests received in writing before January 31, 2020 will be assessed by the memberships department. Refunds will be made at the discretion of the Vodafone Warriors and may be refunded in full or partially. All requests must be submitted via email to firstname.lastname@example.com and cancellation fees may apply. Memberships will not be refunded on the basis of specific seat allocation or dissatisfaction with elements of the membership entitlements.
My membership passes were sent to an incorrect address. What do I do?
Packs are sent to the address on file at the time the membership was purchased. When you renew or purchase your 2020 membership, this is the best time to double check that all your details are up to date. If your memberships have been dispatched to an incorrect address, that was not updated at the point of purchase, replacement orders may be organised for an additional fee of $30 prior to the 2020 season starting. You will need to contact the memberships team in writing via email@example.com with the updated/correct address for the replacement packs to be dispatched to. In some circumstances, the Vodafone Warriors may request you collect your membership packs from the office.
How do I take advantage of my 10% members' merchandise discount?
This can be accessed by showing your membership card at the merchandise stores on game day or during the business hours at Mt Smart Stadium. As a member you have access to exclusive prices and discounts at the official Vodafone Warriors merchandise online store, www.warriorsstore.co.nz. If you have previously registered on the website, it will take about a week to change over your status to member once you have purchased a 2020 membership. If you have not registered before, please register to the store and the system will allow you access to pricing once it has been updated. If you need immediate access to the members 'pricing, please email firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com and we can manually update your account for you.
How do I update my contact details?
Membership details can be viewed and edited by logging onto the membership portal via www.warriors.kiwi/membership. You can also update your details by calling 0800 839 839 or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Can I add a friend of family to one of my membership seats?
Yes, members are able to assign one of their seats to a friend or family by either emailing your request to email@example.com or by calling 0800 839 839.
Please note, basic contact details separate to the original account holder will need to be provided. Those details are full name, date of birth, contact number, physical address and email address.
As a member can I request players to make a shout out or have items signed?
Requests can be sent to email@example.com. However, requests must be authorised by the RLPA due to their limited signature allocation.
Game Day
Who can come into the members clubrooms?
When available, access into the members' area at Mt Smart will be exclusive to current 2020 members. Admission will be granted on presenting your 2020 membership card. Access is not guaranteed for use at every home game for 2020 and will be open only at the discretion of the memberships team and stadium management.
How do I purchase extra home tickets?
Members receive an exclusive 10% discount on match tickets. To take advantage of this special offer please visit the Vodafone Warriors office at Mt Smart Stadium or call 0800 839 839 and speak to one of our memberships and ticketing team.
Discounted members tickets must be purchased before Thursday of game week and the discount is not available at the gates.
What can I bring into Mt Smart Stadium?
You may bring:
- A sealed bottle of water (up to 1 litre). However, please be advised that the lid will be removed and discarded on arrival.
- A bag that can fit under your seat, no larger than 350mm x 300mm x 400mm.
- Small snacks such as homemade sandwiches, biscuits, small packets of chips, confectionery
- Guide dog
- Banners, placards and flags at the discretion of stadium management
For more information on entry conditions please click here http://www.aucklandstadiums.co.nz/Pages/Mt-Smart-Entry-Conditions.aspx
How do I get to Mt Smart Stadium?
There are plenty of public transport options to get to Mt Smart Stadium. Penrose train station is located within a five-minute walk of the stadium and we are located on popular bus routes. Head over to https://at.govt.nz/ to see the best way to get here using public transport.
If coming to the stadium via private car, stadium carparks are accessible only to those who have a valid carpark pass (limited numbers available) and streets surrounding the stadium are no parking zones for events.
How can I purchase a valid car park pass?
We have a limited number of carpark passes available for purchase, with renewing & The Legacy members given first priority to purchase car passes. Our carpark pass allocation was exhausted in 2019. However, members wishing to purchase a carpark pass in 2020 are welcome to put their details on the waitlist by calling us on 0800 839 839 or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Where are the mobility parking spaces?
Access to mobility parking spaces are very limited and require a valid mobility pass to be displayed. Mobility parking is located on Beasley Avenue and within the Mt Smart Stadium parking area, accessed through O'Rourke Rd entry. Please note, parking spaces are available on a first in first served basis, so please ensure you arrive early to secure your space. Alternatively, members/ticket holders with a mobility pass displayed, can be dropped off at Gate C.
How can I nominate or participate in members game day benefits?
Members will be sent exclusive emails weekly where you can request your interest to participate in one of our game day member only benefits, numbers permitting.
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How do I redeem my ticket entitlement for my Capital membership?
The Capital members must email firstname.lastname@example.com with their request of what game they would like to use their ticket entitlement for. Members must send in their request by midday Thursday the week prior to kick-off for the chosen game.
How can I use my ticket discount for The Insider membership?
Email email@example.com to register and request the game of your choice and we will arrange a discount code (subject to availability).
When registering for your ticket entitlement, all requests must be received by noon (NZ time), Thursday the week of the fixture.
Your membership pass will not gain you entry into a game, so make sure you contact us to arrange a ticket and avoid any disappointment.
How do I attend functions in my region?
Functions are held throughout Australia and New Zealand during the season. As each function is released, we will notify our members within the region. Information will also be available at www.warriors.kiwi and on our Facebook page. Certain functions will have associated costs to access.


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Gender: Men's
Dial Color: Black
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Bracelet: Stainless Steel
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Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire
Movement: Automatic
Water Resistant: 100 meters / 330 feet
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Certificate of Authenticity: Yes
Warranty: Yes
Additional Information:
Brand new Breitling Galactic Gent's Watch, Model # A3733011/BA33.
Stainless steel 36mm case. Sapphire crystal glass. Black colored dial. Luminous hands and hour markers. Stainless steel crown. Stainless steel bracelet. Stainless steel uni-directional bezel. Stainless steel lugs. Hours, minutes, small seconds and date. Automatic movement. Power reserve up to 42 hours. Waterproof 100 meters / 330 feet.
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In the Koala room, we have focussed largely on Harmony Day and discussions of emotions, particularly sadness.
We began the week listening to an Indigenous cd of music. We discussed how the man who sang the songs was an Indigenous man and these people were first people of Australia. This is a big concept for the children to understand and will be further examined through stories, songs and pictures. The reason for this discussion is to introduce the children to Indigenous culture within Australia and to begin discussions of different cultures that live within Australia. We have also looked at a book called Why I Love Australia, written and illustrated by Indigenous artists Bronwyn Bancroft. By introducing Indigenous culture in these ways, it makes it more accessible for the children. Added to this, we will examine the different cultures within the room.
The other focus of the week was discussing our emotions and how we deal with them. This is a crucial part of the children's development. According to early childhood theorists, explaining the validity of all emotions assists in children understanding them and regulating them. We read a book called When I'm Feeling Sad. This book talked about what it feels like when you feel sad and suggests ways that help us to feel better. Within the group we came up with a list of helpful ways to deal with our feelings of sadness. Currently they involve things the individual can do to alleviate these feelings. In the future, we would like the other children to assist the unhappy child to feel better. Additionally, we discussed how we need to express our feelings in words so everyone knows what is wrong. This is often the most difficult part for children of this age as finding the vocabulary can be difficult. However, this is something which will develop throughout the year and will be guided by the educators.
Thank you to those parents who have emailed me or given me photos of their child and the child's family. Could those who have not, endeavour to bring them before the end of term, it will be very much appreciated.
Jess and Fiona
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text: SMDL 10 Posted March 19, 2017 Report Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi, folks. Just wanted to let everyone know that registration (including online) is now open for the Ontario rally. Here is the link to the rally information page: http://ontarioguzziriders.com/2017_OGR_rally.html As always, you can monitor progress by reading the Recent News on our home page: http://ontarioguzziriders.com/index.html Check out the recent update about one of our cool door prizes for the rally, this year. What a nice tent!! FYI, we have a new format this year, with event HQ and most of the activities centered at the Joli Voyageur campground. Should be great fun, and it will be nice to have the group all together for more of the time. Don't worry, though -- those who would still like to hang with Guy and Judy at the Lavigne Tavern, and enjoy some excellent live entertainment, will have that opportunity on Friday night. Looking forward to seeing everyone there. It's gonna be great!! Cheers, Shaun Quote Link to post Share on other sites


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For those of our readers that were unable to listen to the Hockey's Future Radio webcast this past Sunday, fear not! The show has not disappeared, but has instead moved to a new, and we think better, time slot.
Beginning Thursday, July 13th, you'll be able to listen to the live presentation of the HF Radio webcast in prime time. The webcast will now take place every Thursday at 9 PM Eastern time, so please make note of the time change.
Dustin Nielson will continue hosting this interesting and informative hour devoted to the coverage of the up-and-coming prospects in the hockey world, so be sure to tune in by going to the HF Radio website. But, if you can't listen to the live webcast, don't worry, as you'll still be able to listen to the archived version of the show (just click on the Previous Shows link).
Of course, we still will be offering our podcasts, which include material not featured in the weekly webcast. You can find these at the HF Radio site, as well. And you don't have to have an iPod or MP3 player to listen as you can simply download the file to your PC, then use your media player of choice to listen to Dustin's latest offering.
So tune into the HF Radio webcast Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern for the latest in hockey prospect information – you'll be glad you did.
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Q. What is L&F's travel safety policy?
A. Travel Safety – Language & Friendship is committed to providing a safe, educational experience for each participant. Extensive preparation materials are provided to help ensure safety, inspire self-confidence, and facilitate communication.
Sharing the belief that it is essential to proceed thoughtfully as we organize our programs, we regularly monitor the website of the U.S. Department of State, which issues information regarding travel abroad. We are in frequent communication with our extensive network of teachers overseas who inform us of each region's political climate firsthand.
Following are the types of notices issued by the U.S. Department of State. Additional information can be found online.
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Travel Warning Protection – Language & Friendship provides the following limited protection for all L&F travelers:
If an official U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory Level 4 for the destination country is issued or in effect within 90 days of departure, L&F participants will receive a full refund less $400 – $600 (depending on the length of the program) to cover deposits and administrative costs.
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Pathways to hold 'warm-up' to fundraiser
GREENWIICH — Pathways' annual fundraising gala is months away. But the party will be getting started early with a special event the agency has planned for Friday night.
Pathways will hold its fourth annual Lobsterfest on Friday at 6 p.m. at Greenwich Window Treatments, 79 E. Putnam Ave. For a $60 minimum donation, attendees will enjoy a lobster dinner from Fjord Fisheries, cocktails and live music.
The goal is to raise awareness for Pathways' work serving Greenwich residents with mental illness — and to remind people about the fundraising gala happening in September.
"It's a way to keep Pathways on people's radars," agency Executive Director Florence Griffin said Tuesday. "We want to make sure people are aware of everything we do in the community and to eliminate the stigma around mental illness. Mental illness is something people happen to have and they're people who give so much to our community."
Pathways is the only agency in Greenwich offering adults with severe mental illness both housing and comprehensive support, including a day program in Cos Cob and four homes throughout town that serve 38 clients. The non-profit was founded in 1981 by parents concerned their children were not getting the kind of services they needed.
The event comes at a time of forward momentum for the Pathways. Last week the town Planning and Zoning Commission gave its unanimous approval to an expansion of the day program facility at 8 Sinawoy Road Cos Cob.
Under the plan, Pathways will demolish its existing building and replace it with a larger one two and a half stories higher. Griffin said the size of the program itself will not be increasing. It will continue to serve 35 clients of ages 25 to 80, but the new facility will allow the agency to offer those clients more and better services.
Griffin said the current facility's rooms are too small for its program and that it has no kitchen and inadequate restrooms.
"This is a new building that's going to allow us to serve our existing clients better," Griffin said. "This is wonderful for us and wonderful for our clients. It will allow them to have a better quality of life."
Griffin said the agency hopes to begin work on the project in 2018, it may not start until 2019. Once it begins, she expects construction to take nine months to a year. Pathways will keep its day program going during construction at a temporary location.
The fall gala, planned for Sept. 15 at Shenorock Shore Club in Rye, will be one of the agency's main fundraisers of the year and will come at a critical time, Griffin said.
State funding for Pathways has been cut from $890,000 annually to $790,000, making the agency more dependent on private support than ever.
"This is a very challenging time," Griffin said. "Our expenses are going up while our revenues are going down."


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The formation of scar tissue, or fibrosis, is a common response to injury and is part of the healing process of most tissues. Superficial scarring is benign however when it occurs in critical areas (such as cardiovascular tissue post balloon angioplasty) it can be lethal. Recently, researchers at The Ohio State University and University of Wisconsin used thermogelling PLGA-PEG-PLGA (AK012) from PolySciTech (www.polyscitech.com) to deliver centrinone-B (a PLK4 inhibitor) as part of modeling the effect that blocking PLK4 had on healing and scar formation. This research holds promise to aid in developing therapeutics to improve cardiovascular healing as part of treatment of atherosclerosis and hypertension. Read more: Jing Li, Go Urabe, Mengxue Zhang, Yitao Huang, Bowen Wang, Lynn Marcho, Hongtao Shen, K. Craig Kent, Lian-Wang Guo "A non-canonical role of polo-like kinase-4 in adventitial fibroblast cell type transition" bioRxiv (2019) 570267; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/570267
"Abstract: Fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transition (FMT) is central to fibrosis. A divergent member of the polo-like kinase family, PLK4 is known for its canonical role in centriole duplication. Whether this mitotic factor regulates cell type transitions was underexplored. Here we investigated PLK4's activation and expression and regulations thereof in platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)- induced FMT of rat aortic adventitial fibroblasts. PLK4 inhibition (with centrinone-B or siRNA) diminished not only PDGF AA-induced proliferation/migration, but also smooth muscle a-actin and its transcription factor serum response factor's activity. While PDGFR inhibition abrogated AA-stimulated PLK4 activation (phosphorylation) and mRNA/protein expression, inhibition of p38 downstream of PDGFR had a similar effect. Further, the transcription of PLK4 (and PDGFRa) was blocked by pan-inhibition of the bromo/extraterminal-domains chromatin-bookmark readers (BRD2, BRD3, BRD4), an effect herein determined via siRNAs as mainly mediated by BRD4. In vivo, periadventitial administration of centrinone-B reduced collagen content and thickness of the adventitia in a rat model of carotid artery injury. Thus, we identified a non-canonical role for PLK4 in FMT and its regulation by a BRD4/PDGFRa-dominated pathway. This study implicates a potential PLK4-targeted antifibrotic intervention. Keywords: PLK4, PDGF receptor-a, BRD4, fibroblast-to-myofibroblast transition, fibrosis"
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How to Forgive?
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Albatron GeForce FX 5200 & 5600 Turbo -
Page 1- A Gigi Introduction
I've said it before and will say it again, what a huge growth and impact Albatron has build up in the past two years. Can you imagine that this company is only around such a short time-period ? I feel like they have been among us for years. It makes sense though, a lot of design techniques integrated into their products actually originated from Gigabyte. The CEO retired from Gigabyte and then a year or so later started up Albatron. With strategic partners like nVIDIA, Intel and VIA combined with an excellent R&D department, good customer service and a marketing crew that rocks they are slowly getting among names like ASUS and Gigabyte.
As stated above, one of the strategic partners for Albatron is NVIDIA. With the GeForce FX release Albatron decided to bring out that entire range of graphics cards. If we look really quickly at the 'main' line-up of the product range we'll see this:
- GeForce FX 5200 - Low budget cards, Directx9 available for 75-90 USD
- GeForce FX 5600 - Mid-range cards for decent performance DirectX9 games in the 200 USD range
- GeForce FX 5900 - High-end graphics cards, expensive, DirectX 9 compatible for the enthusiast gamer. Prices ranging from 450 to 650 USD.
Within this line-up there even are more sub-models namely pro and Ultra versions. In this review we'll take a look at two of their products in the GiGI graphics cards series, the low budget GeForce FX 5200 and mid-range GeForce FX 5600 Turbo.
To clear up things, in the Albatron 5200 series you can choose from no less than 3 models. We picked the cheapest one. In the mid-range 5600 series from Albatron you can choose from six models. In this case we picked the more expensive one, the 5600 Turbo.
Both cards are equipped with 128 MB memory, of course with difference specifications.
The Geforce FX 5200 (model FX5200 EP) we test is passively cooled, this means no active fan on it. The main reason why this product is "slow" originates throgh the fact that it has a cut-down 4 pixel rendering pipeline and a severely 'castrated' 64-Bit memory bus. The core of this graphics card runs at 250 MHz. As will see this card has budget written all over it. I'm surprised it even has 128 Mb DDR memory. No active fan, only a graphics processor heatsink and no ramsinks. Hey you want cheap .. you'll get it ;) If you have a bit more money to spare then you might want to check out the Ultra model though. These puppies will sell great in the OEM market and "in-the-box" PC's. Why ? Cause the box will say "GeForce FX, 128 MB, DDR" that stuff sells, fair and square.
The GeForce FX 5600 (model: FX 5600P Turbo) is as stated a bit more expensive, it's equipped with Albatron's active cooling solution, faster memory and a core at 325 MHz. Basically this is a GeForce FX 5900 with two essential changes, firstly 128-bit memory and secondly a cut-down 4 pixel pipelines (8 pipes on the 5900).
So you see, the feature wise all GeForce FX models are the same, it's in the specifications and performance only. Produced around a GPU that is profiled as Cinematic GPU as it is capable of bringing cinematic visual effects on your PC with the combination of some brutal power and an excellent feature set. The CineFX GPU is of course a capable of utilizing DirectX9 Pixel Shaders 2.0+, Vertex Shader 2.0+ and OpenGL.
I bet you are all getting a little curious, in the next few pages we'll walk you through the cards with some high resolution photo's. Then we'll do a series of benchmarks and an overclocking session after which we'll round things up in a nice conclusion. Have fun ;)
One of the most popular cards is the GeForce 8800 GTS 512MB version, and guess what .. Albatron just released theirs. Time for another Guru3D review !
Albatron 680i SLI mainboard review
The Albatron nForce based 680i SLI even since it's release is an amazing mainboard series. It's simple .. if you want to overclock your PC, chances are large that you at the very least are opting a 680i mainboard with Core 2 Duo processor and some good memory.
Albatron K8SLI mainboard
Albatron decided toe ease the pain a little. They introduced a mainstream SLI mainboard based on the NFORCE 4 SLI chipset that is quite affordable and offers a more than enough of functionality versus excellent performance. Being an affordable mainboard costs can be cut a little. Next to that one of my personal wishes finally was introduced .. as stated you need to enable SLI mode on the mainboard if you are using two GeForce graphics card in a SLI setup, which normally can be done with that little SLI card that sits securely on your mainboard and needs to be be flipped around. Some manufacturers ditched that SLI card and allow that change from the BIOS or even automatically. Albatron is such a company, and this mainboard has a digital switch, you seriously don't have to do a thing. Lovin' it!
Albatron PC6800 - Wise Fan III + Heat Pipe
When I was at the CeBIT 2005 earlier this year, a couple of things caught my attention, and I'm not 'just' talking about the beautiful booth babes here. We see a new trend in the industry, product differentiation , set yourself on another spot in the market to get more reputation and expand your diversity. Albatron, a good partner for Guru3D.com, has always been a trendsetter in that respect. This year when I walked by their booth something caught my attention. A GeForce 6800 with passive cooling ... yet it was not 100% passive. Weird yes ? Basically two cooling technologies combined.


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Brigham City is a city in Box Elder County, Utah, United States. The population was 17,899 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Box Elder County. It lies on the western slope of the Wellsville Mountains, a branch of the Wasatch Range at the western terminus of Box Elder Canyon. Brigham City saw most of its growth during the 1950s and 1960s, but has seen a struggling economy and stagnating growth since then. It is currently the headquarters of ATK Thiokol, the company that created the solid rocket boosters for the Space Shuttle.
Brigham City is known for its peaches and holds an annual celebration called Peach Days on the weekend after Labor Day. Much of Main Street is closed off to cars and the festival is celebrated by a parade, a car show, a carnival, and other activities. The The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is in the process of building a temple in downtown, which will be the 14th in Utah.
Mormon pioneer William Davis first explored the Brigham City area in 1850. He returned with his family and others a year later to create permanent homes. Brigham Young directed Lorenzo Snow to create a self-sufficient city at the site in 1853. Snow directed both religious and political affairs in the settlement, eventually naming it Box Elder in 1855. Brigham Young gave his last public sermon there in 1877 shortly before his death and the name of the town was changed to Brigham City after the church president. In 1864, the cooperative movement began in earnest with the creation of a mercantile co-op store. Other industries were added, and the Brigham City Co-op is widely recognized as the most successful of the Mormon Co-op ventures. Economic hardships brought an end to the Co-op in 1895, though the Co-op had first started selling businesses off in 1876.


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New Jersey Animals from Past to Present: Coyote
April 20 from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm$10
Join one of METC's educators as we explore the animals that roamed New Jersey 200 years ago and today! Each class will feature a different animal native to New Jersey, with related crafts and stories. This month: Coyote
$10 per child; $8 for members.
For ages 2-4.
Parents/guardians should plan to stay with their child during the class.
Register for individual classes or for the whole session! Pre-registration is required and available here.


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Check out my special holiday offer: Number 14 - Give the Gift of Joyous Health to a loved one: http://www.joyoushealth.ca/2011/11/29/joyous-health-holiday-gift-guide-14-ideas/
As I mentioned in my last post for Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, more often then not, I cook or bake something a few times before I post it. I don't know what's happening lately but I think I have a magical cooking fairy on my side these days because this recipe was completely last minute and totally freakin' delicious. In fact, these burgers were effing AMAZING!
Yes, I get thrilled about food. Why? Because I used to be stuck with the notion that healthy food was boring and flavourless. Yes, this was before I became a nutritionist and thought that eating my bran flakes with skim milk everyday for breakie, then my low-fat frozen chicken dinner was healthy. Guess what? I was not as joyous or energetic as I am today (and I had my fair-share of health issues too).
So, without further ranting, check out this recipe for my gluten/soy/dairy-free AMAZINGLY JOYOUS VEGGIE BURGERS t! You did hear that right... a veggie burger that's not tofu or soy-based, you got it sisters and brothers.
Burger Ingredients:
1 can organic black beans, (Eden Organic is BPA-FREE), drained and rinsed*
1 can organic garbanzo (chick peas) beans, (Eden Organic is BPA-FREE), drained and rinsed*
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (If you can find organic sulfite-free, they are better taste/health-wise)
2 tbsp organic curry powder (Plus I tossed in extra cumin and turmeric - just a dash or 2). I suggest you give it a taste test after you add the first tbsp of curry powder and see how you like it. I buy mine in bulk from a health food store and I have Simply Organic cumin and turmeric glass bottle shakers).
1/4 cup organic sesame oil or extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp organic wheat-free tamari. If you are allergic or sensitive to soy omit this
Handful of fresh parsley, chopped (used dried if you don't have fresh)
Sea salt and pepper to taste.
2 tbsp organic coconut oil
If time allows, you can certainly use dried beans, soak and then cook them. That's always the best choice health-wise, but I always keep cans of Eden Organic beans around for times like this - when I want a yummy meal fast.
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine the black beans, garbanzo beans, quinoa into your food processor and blend. You may need to do this in batches if your food processor is not large enough. Add the remaining ingredients - sundried tomatoes, spices, herbs, oil, tamari (NOT the coco oil, that's to pan fry). Combine until fully blended. Form into 1.5 inch thick patties or whatever size you like.
In a large pan, melt coconut oil on medium. Once hot, place 4-5 of the patties into your pan to sear the outside. Let cook 4-5 minutes (be careful they don't burn!) and then flip. Once seared a golden brown colour, place them on a cookie sheet and transfer to the oven. Continue to cook for another 10-12 minutes. You could skip the oven step if you want and eat them right away, I personally like to cook them a bit more. Now you want to dress them up, which is why you can make this spicy salsa below!
Makes 8 burgers.
Salsa Ingredients:
1 ripe avocado chopped
1/2 small red onion finely chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
1 garlic clove finely chopped
1 tsp organic hot dried chili peppers
A few gluggs of extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Once you've chopped all your ingredients, toss them all in a bowl with your EVOO and let sit so the flavours can mingle. Your garlic is a potent superfood and even more so if you let it sit 10 minutes post-chopping so that the naturally occurring chemical called "allicin" can work it's magic.
How to enjoy:
Forget a burger bun! Take a couple of handfuls of any leafy green and place on a plate. Place 1-2 spoonfuls of the salsa on top of the greens, then place 1-2 burgers (depending on the size) on top and then more salsa. You may want to put another drizzle of EVOO on top.
NOTE: These are not burgers that are going to solidify into a solid mass. However, if you sear them properly they will stick together. Just keep this in mind, because they are not ideal for putting into a burger bun. But that doesn't matter cause they taste so gosh darn delicious!
As well, over the next week or so, I will be posting a 5-part series on my joyoushealth youtube channel on How To Get A Flat Belly, and it's NOT what you think! Here's the first video of 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=bwijyautJPs
Have a joyous day!
Is it 1/4 cup of sesame or extra-virgin olive oil? I think you left that out. Also, do you do the extra cooking in the oven at 350 degrees?Reply
Thanks for that catch! Yes, 1 cup - just fixed. As for the oven, yes, bake them after you've pan seared them - per second paragraph of "method". Let me know how they turn out!
Haha oh man that makes me laugh because I totally had skim milk and bran flake days before nutrition school. It must be part of the process or something!Reply
I think so...I just remember thinking to myself how healthy I was!
Mmmmmm these make me so hungry and look incredible. I love how you used sun dried tomatoes! YUM. I wonder if you can skip the frying in the pan part and just directly put them in the oven...Have you tried this?Reply
Yes definitely! I just like to sear the outside so they stick together better. If you were going to bake the, I would suggest 350F for 25-30 minutes on a greased baking pan or sheet.
Hi Joy, I really enjoy your website and learn so much from it-thank you-your work is inspiring and my daughter and I to make a lot of changes in our lives. We really enjoyed your video on the products you use. It is difficult to navigate your way through the various products and the chemicals to decide on a product line. We try to run all names and products through the EWG site, but it's not so easy so we really Appreciated your recommendation and are planning to purchase some Pure and Simple products. I live in Orillia. My 23 year old daughter and I will be making a trip to Toronto to have a facial at Pure and Simple over the March Break. Is there a particular location you would recommend and do you think we should buy a few products online or wait until we see our facialist first? Is Pure and Simple where you go for your holistic faciials or are there other places in Toronto? thank you so much, have a great day PatriziaReply
Hi Patrizia, Thank you for taking the time to write. I'm thrilled to hear that you and your daughter are inspired and making healthy changes - yay! As for holistic facials, Pure+Simple or 889 Yonge are both amazing spas and I reco both. Let me know how your daughter likes them. Have a joyous day!
You can make them raw if you have a dehydrator. Soak the beans and quinoa overnight and then rinse them twice a day until they sprout (about a day and a half--keep an eye on them). Process the same and dehydrate for an hour at 140 then reduce to 115 for another 4-5 hours or until dry. You might want to flip them once or twice also. I've made similar ones before, but can't wait to try it with your recipe!Reply
Thanks Matt - I don't have a dehydrator, but great tip for those who do. Thanks for sharing!!
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Hey Joy, to help my burgers from falling apart, I put them in the fridge for 20 minutes before I cooked them.....stayed together beautifully!!!Reply


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Happy Halloween!
Last week I shared some ways to get rid of the excess candy your kids will collect tonight (their favorite Halloween treat I'm sure). Today I'm going to share one of MY favorite Halloween treats – roasted pumpkin seeds!
Anytime you roast a pumpkin, make sure and save those seeds. I typically scoop them all out, rinse them well and let them drain for a while.
Then, spread them out on a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil and drizzled with olive oil (or coconut oil or butter would work well).
Drizzle a bit more oil on top, sprinkle with sea salt and roast in the oven at 325 until golden brown. Check on them frequently and move them around to ensure they brown evenly. Typically takes about 20 minutes or so.
Pumpkin seeds are delicious on their own or sprinkled over a salad or soup. But not only do they taste good, they are good for you. Pumpkin seeds contain protein, zinc, Omega 3 Fatty Acids and a host of other minerals! Bet your snack of potato chips can't beat that!
So when you carve those pumpkins with your kids, be sure to save the seeds – it's a fun, nutritious project you can do together.
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Meringue always reminds me of my Grandma. She will whip one up for every family function, without fail.
Topped with cream and berries it is perfectly crisp, soft and slightly chewy all at the same time. I'm certain I will be gobbling more than a few bowls of the stuff over the next few months!
However, I've had a little revelation. For vegans out there who don't wanna miss out on the meringue fun, this one's for you. It's a bit odd, but hear me out…
All ya need for DELISH vegan meringues is aquafaba. I know, what the bloomin' ek is that? It's the water you drain from chickpeas, I ain't joking. Apazza aquafaba has a 'wide spectrum of emulsifying, foaming, binding, gelatinising and thickening properties'. Who knew, eh?
I wanted to put it to the test, and I think they turned out pretty well…
Dusted with glitter because, you know me – festive at the first glimpse of Christmas hehe.
If you are also curious and fancy giving 'em a go, here's what you will need…
120 ml aquafaba (drain a tin of chicpeas, keep the water)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp white wine vinegar (optional)
125g caster sugar
Edible glitter / red food dye (whatever decorations ya fancy)
Firstly, line a baking try with a fresh, clean sheet of baking paper. (It's all gotta be super clean and grease free, for some reason). Pre-heat your oven to 100C / 210F / gas mark 1.
In a large bowl (pref. glass), whisk the chickpea water until you get stiff peaks – an electric whisk is easier, if not – get them guns blaaazing. (Matt and I took turns at whisking for around 40 mins, now THAT is commitment!) You can also add in 1/2 vinegar at this stage to stabilise the mix, but it isn't compulsory if you don't have it in the cupboard.
To make sure the chickpea water is ready, tip the bowl upside down – as long as the mixture doesn't start sliding down – start adding your sugar.
Start adding your sugar very gradually, spoon by spoon, keep whipping whilst you're at it. Continue until all the sugar has been added, you are looking for a glossy, thick, delish looking mixture.
Spoon into a piping bag / sandwich bag – snip the corner and splodge onto the tray, quickly pulling away so you have that lovely meringue kiss look. Leave a little space between each kiss so they don't merge.
If you fancy colourful kisses, paint the inside of the bag before spooning in the texture.
Bake for 70 mins-ish (I know SO SO LONG) after baking, turn the oven off but leave the meringues inside with the door cracked slightly open for a further 50 mins so they dry completely. I recommend watching Blue Planet / a Christmas film and making a pot of tea whilst ya wait.
Remove meringue kisses and decorate! I sprayed mine with glitter – but you could get jazzy in ya fancied. Here are a few ideas…
The taste and texture is just like the regular egg meringue (OK ok maaaybe with a hint of chickpea). I think they would be lovely with Oatly cream and berries… Or just on their own as very moorish nibbles. OR popped into jars as a cute Christmas pressie for any vegan family members!
What are your thoughts, bit too bizarre or fancy giving it a whirl?
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Hallelujah, we finally have our Internet back after one week of suffering from serious withdrawal symptoms. We made it out stronger on the other side though and normal life can resume again. This also means I can post some photos from our much needed forest walk to the Hermitage in Dunkeld.
It was a gorgeously sunny yet slightly nippy day and we got to see the beautiful Douglas fir-lined Craigvinean forest with River Braan flowing by our side in its best light. One of the highlights of the walk, The Black Linn waterfalls, were much more impressive than I had expected!
We brought a picnic and just let Lana show us the pace. We also peeked into Ossian's Hall, from where you have great views over the falls and Ossian's Cave, which was built around 1760 for the third Earl of Breadalbane. Matthew told Lana it's a Troll's cave, which she found fascinating. The Hermitage and Braan Woodland Walk is 6,5 km long – but we only did a fraction of it as Lana's wee legs couldn't have walked that far.
After the walk we drove to the picturesque Dunkeld village where we had coffee and ice cream and spent some time in a play park by the river.
I think the photos will tell a much better story of our day, so go ahead and start scrolling!
Today is so bleak and grey that it's hard to imagine this was only a week ago. Both girls got a cold afterwards and Maya is still quite snotty and has a chesty cough – don't think it had anything to do with the fresh forest air though!
Matthew took Lana to see her first ever film at the cinema – I think it's Peter Rabbit they went to see. Can't wait for her to come home and tell me all about it 🙂
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So while we're all trying to be amazing at pregnancy life – stretching, being diligent about stretch mark lotion, and sleeping AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, some things just happen whether you're ready or not. Like pregnancy hyperpigmentation. I've always had a little pigmentation, but in the last few months, I've noticed light spots in all the places where I've suffered before.
It's primarily just above my lips and on my nose, but I'm even noticing some spots on my cheeks and forehead.
After my facialist pointed it out 6-8 weeks ago, I've been doing some research on what prevents dark spots and how to treat the spots that have already come about. I'm ecstatic to say that it isn't too hard to prevent or treat! And with exposure to the sun being the number one cause, I figured we could all use a little reminder this summer…
Great Products for Pregnancy Hyperpigmentation
1. Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
2. Farmaesthetics Herbal Hydration Complex
3. Dermalogica C-12 Pure Bright Serum
How to prevent Pigmentation
So, it's probably no surprise that if sun exposure is the leading cause of hyperpigmentation, then you need to be super diligent about wearing sunscreen.
I shared the Best Sunscreens for Your Beautiful Face a few weeks ago, so you can go there to get some good products for protecting yourself. Be sure to note the minimum SPF you should look for and check out my tips for applying sunscreen, even though it can totally suck!
How to minimize Dark Spots
There are a few terms and ingredients you want to look for when it comes to finding the right products. The main term to look for is "brightening." If you're pregnant, however, you always want to check ingredient lists. And – and you know it pains me to say this (read more here) – you should check with your doctor if you're not sure about what to use.
So the two ingredients that you want to look for are lactic acid and/or vitamin c. Both are pregnancy safe, but just check what else is in the mix. There are a number of masks to use weekly that are lactic acid, but then there are a variety of everyday skincare products packed with vitamin c! You can do whatever combination works for you!
4. Dermalogica Biolumin-C Serum
5. Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Pregnancy
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The Bible has a great deal to say about one of the sins which our secular society would describe as a problem – and no, that's not homosexuality or adultery – gluttony. Sirach 23:6 brackets it with lust as a 'shameless passion', whilst there are plenty of other passages which see it as a form of idolatry – worshipping the belly. Some 60% of Americans are overweight – a far greater number than are homosexual or who have abortions, so one might expect the churches to make great play of such a prevalent sin. I have lost count of the number of times I have heard people complain about preachers/priests not preaching on 'sin', by which they usually mean sex or abortion, but I have never once heard anyone ask why no one preaches about gluttony? It is the most prevalent of sins in our Western society if by prevalent one means common – and yet I can't recall a Papal encyclical mentioning it, or an Anglican Conference pronouncing on it – can you? Does your Church mention it much – despite it being one of the seven deadly sins?
Apart from the nanny-State health professionals, no one goes around judging the overweight – and again, those people apart, we tend to acknowledge that eating disorders are quite a complex phenomenon, and that quick-fix diets and other miracle cures are not the solution. If there is a solution, it is a long-term one involving education, self-discipline and motivation. We don't argue that overweight people should not be made welcome in church because of the obvious outward sign of their sin – and if anyone did suggest such a thing, most of us would think it outrageous – and not a few priests and pastors might find themselves with a problem there too. As a (fortunately) naturally skinny woman (whose main problem with food is remembering to eat it regularly) I could choose to be very judgmental of fat people, refusing to accept their excuses that it is a complex problem, because for me it isn't. If I were, I think, and rightly, that I'd get short shrift. Now, if in this paragraph thus far, I replaced the words 'fat' and 'overweight' with the words 'lesbian' and 'homosexual', I wonder how many would be inclined to accept so easily the conclusion that one should not be judgmental about accepting such people in church – that despite the fact that lesbianism gets about one mention and male homosexuality no more than gluttony?
Where, with the sin of overeating, we'd all be inclined to acknowledge that we'd need to understand the glutton and not discriminate against her (or him), but how many conservative Christians would accept the same is true of gay people? Yet, there are fewer gay people than fat people, and it would be hard to construct an argument to say that gay people cost, say, the National Health Service in the UK as much as fat people, or, from a Christian perspective, that Scripture is harder on gayness than it is on obesity – but I have yet to hear a conservative Christian saying obesity is a sin that cries to heaven for vengeance, or that fat people are bound for hell unless they amend their ways; have you? No, me neither.
Gay people are an easy target. Gay activists make a lot of noise, and a lot of the noise they make annoys conservatives, and moreover, there are not a lot of them in churches – compared, that is, to fat people. Imagine if we were to say that fat people were not welcome in church until they had repented of their sin of gluttony and shown true amendment of life? Apart from anything else, you'd see a pretty dramatic decline in the collection plate and in tithing; so it is safe to say these things about homosexuals – but not fat people.
Is there not something just a wee bit hypocritical going on here? I wonder, turning it round, how it would seem to the wider society, if we treated gay Christians the way we treated gluttonous ones? More love, less judgment, anyone?