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Meet the Cool Kids: The 5 Best Boutique Backpackers in Cape TownSo you want to travel on a budget, but you also love style? Time to meet the cool kids of the travel industry. They're called "poshtels" and they're a combination of hostels and posh design.
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Cape Town welcomes #MeetSouthAfrica travel bloggers
Bloggers love South Africa – we know this from our #LoveCapeTown campaign. This campaign saw us bringing four international travel bloggers (@traveldudes @velvetescape @landlopers and @wildjunket) to Cape Town in July 2012 during a social media drive in which Capetonians interacted with the bloggers and their followers, telling the stories of Cape Town and her people.
Ready, steady, go… World Design Capital 2014 in Cape Town
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Marauder Rifle (.22)
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Following up on the popular Benjamin Discovery PCP air rifle comes the revolutionary Benjamin Marauder! This powerful new PCP air rifle offers all the features needed for field target shooting and small game hunting.
The Marauder features a Crosman Custom choked barrel and internal shroud for unsurpassed accuracy and ultra quiet operation. The new two stage adjustable, match grade trigger pack with a metal trigger makes every shot smooth and steady. The Marauder also has a raised aluminum breech with a heavy duty pull bolt making loading the gun and mounting a scope a snap. The Marauder is also a Multi-Shot rifle with the new 10 shot auto indexing clip. This gun also operates at fill pressures between 2,000 and 3,000 psi. This rifle can be filled with the Benjamin hand pump or a high pressure tank (items sold separately).
This powerful and exciting air rifle will once again set Benjamin as the value to performance leader in the PCP category.
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- Model Number6-BP2263
- Weight7.12 lbs
- Length42.50 in
- MechanismMulti-Shot
- Power SourcePCP
- Caliber.22
- Capacity10 shot clip
- BarrelRifled
- Front Sightnone
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WHERE TO RECYCLE OLD iPHONES
Confession time. How many of us have owned at least two different model iPhones? A lot of hands are going up, aren't they? Fact: almost everyone who uses an iPhone will someday be looking to recycle an old iPhone.Properly recycling electronics is very important. In many cases, electronics deposited with certified recyclers can be reused. Toxic materials, especially batteries, are kept out of our landfills and valuable components can be reprocessed.
When planning to recycle an old iPhone, it's worth checking out the Apple program. Apple will take your unwanted iPhone and other electronics, including all of its own items and even non-Apple PCs. If your item has value, Apple will issue an Apple Store gift card.They pay for shipping and say that their recyclers achieve a 90 percent recovery rate of materials. No hazardous materials go into landfills or are incinerated, according to Apple.
Another option is to check the e-Stewards website for certified electronic component recyclers. The nonprofit group lists legitimate recyclers and also lobbies for legislation around the world to help ensure that electronic waste isn't just dumped on poverty-stricken communities. That practice has caused significant toxic pollution in a number of countries.Along with recycling your iPhone, there are a number of companies that will buy your phone from you, as long as it's not one of the oldest models. Navigate to one of these services, find your exact iPhone model (including memory), enter a little information about its condition, and you'll get a bid.
The companies pay for postage and once they verify condition, they issue the payment—usually via PayPal or a gift card. Condition is crucial. Phones in pristine condition fetch the most money and that's where a good LifeProof case can make a big difference.For example, not only is the LifeProof frē for iPhone 5 the best way to protect your phone from water, dust, dirt and shock damage, you can consider it as an investment in the future value of your iPhone.
The essentials:• Improper disposal of electronics causes environmental hazards
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Aussie GTA: Vice City rating related to PC back catalogue business
Rockstar has confirmed to VG247 that a mysterious, Australian GTA: Vice City rating is related to back catalogue PC business.35
OFLC headlines
Dead Rising 2 to launch in Australia uncut
Australia's ratings board, the OFLC, has classified Dead Rising 2 for a release in the country with an MA15 rating. Best news? It's releasing in the country uncut and unedited: Aussies get a break at last.2
Aliens Vs Predator unbanned in Australia
Sega's said that Aliens Vs Predator will be released in Australia as a 15+, with no cuts made. The OFLC refused the game classification at the beginning of December. "It is with great pleasure that we announce the success of our appeal," said Darren Macbeth, Sega Australia MD. "We are particularly proud that the game […]6
Australia opens 18+ debate to the public
As promised, the Australian government has opened up the debate as to whether or not the country should have an 18+ rating to the public. Hit this for details. "Submissions are being sought on whether the Australian National Classification Scheme should include an R 18+ classification category for computer games," said the attorney-general's department. "Submissions […]10
Ozzie game-handling is "utter BS," says Jaffe
He's back! Eat Sleep Play's David Jaffe has decided to break radio silence to call Australia's political view of games "bullshit". Phew. Things were getting boring, there. "There's a government board and if they say it's too offensive, in that case there's no fight to fight — it is what it is," he said, speaking […]5
Atkinson to attempt MW2 reclassification in Australia
South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson – Australia's most visible opponent to the country adopting an 18 age rating for games – has confirmed he's to appeal an OFLC decision to release Modern Warfare 2 with a 15+ rating in the country. Speaking on radio show National Interest last week, Atkinson said he thought the ruling […]6
Left 4 Dead 2's "realism" earned it an Oz ban
The OFLC turned down Left 4 Dead 2′s appeal for release in Australia because of its "realism," according to documents obtained by Gamespot. Apparently there was "insufficient delineation between the depiction of the general zombie figures and the human figures as opposed to the clearly fictional 'infected' characters," and "whether the objects of the violence […]9
Left 4 Dead 2 refused classification again in Australia
Here we go again. Left 4 Dead 2 has been refused classification by the OFLC once again, despite recieving a MA 15+ rating for a watered down version two weeks ago. This is what it says in the media send-out, sent by the OFLC. A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board (the Review Board) […]26
Ghost Recon Predator rated by OFLC
Oopsie. Australian ratings board the OFLC has given a 15+ to something called Ghost Recon Predator. It's multi-platform, apparently. What is it? It's the next Ghost Recon game, silly. The one out next year. The one that's only been half-announced for fiscal 2010. No detail, obviously. Thanks, Destructoid.2
"Decapitation, dismemberment" and more removed from L4D2 for Oz release
While news of Left 4 Dead clearing OFLC regulations this morning will bring relief to Down-Under gamers, it looks as though large cuts have been made to the approved version. According to News.com.au, the ratings board has confirmed that "the game no longer contains depictions of decapitation, dismemberment, wound detail or piles of dead bodies […]17
Left 4 Dead 2 receives MA 15+ rating in Australia, is un-banned
Hello there, OFLC website. How are you doing? Oh, hey, what's that you've got there? Is that… why, it is! It's an MA 15+ rating for Left 4 Dead 2! Guess the game's coming out in Australia after all. Gabe, you crazy rascal. What'd you do? Oh… oh my. Wanna talk about it? Come here. […]6
Newell - Decision on Left 4 Dead 2 Australian release imminent
Valve boss Gabe Newell has said that a decision on whether or not an Australia-specific cut of Left 4 Dead 2 has passed OFLC regulations as a 15+ rated game is expected any day now. The company has submitted a new build of the shooter, Newell said, in an effort to ensure the game gets […]1
Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia
Left 4 Dead 2′s been refused classification in Australia. See here: that's what the "RC" means. Why? We'll tell you why. Or rather, the OFLC'll tell you why, through the magic gateway that is Gamespot: "The game contains realistic, frenetic and unrelenting violence which is inflicted upon "the Infected" who are living humans infected with […]18
Bloodhunt is new Acti game, says Oz ratings agency
Australian ratings board the OFLC has apparently outed a new Activision titled named Bloodhunt. It features "strong violence," apparently, and has been given a 15+. We'll ask now, innit. Thanks, EG.1
Atkinson delaying public debate on 18+ games rating in Australia
South Australian attorney general Michael "Head/Sand" Atkinson is refusing to allow a public debate on the launch of an 18+ rating for games in Australia by apparently failing to make amendments to a paper on the matter. Atkinson said he was to make "minor" changes to the paper four months ago. He hasn't. Until he […]10
The Lost and Damned passes Oz censors unscathed
GTA IV DLC The Lost and Damned has been passed without edits in Australia, IGN reports. The contents features explicit sex scenes with prostitutes and full frontal male nudity. The original GTA IV was originally refused classification in Australia by the ACB (formerly the OFLC) specifically because of the sex scenes with prostitutes. The Lost […]5
Blizzard: WoW in Australia is nice and legal
Following a report earlier this week in the Sydney Morning Herald that appeared to suggest that MMOs would be banned from sale in Australia unless they were classified by the OFLC, Blizzard's released a statement saying all fine and dandy in the land of Australian WoW. Up to this point, MMOs haven't been rated in […]0
MMOs to be classified in Australia
MMOs will now be classified in Australia in the same manner as single-player games, the Sydney Morning Herald's reported this morning, and retailers will no longer be able to sell online games that haven't been rated by the OFLC. The move directly affects sales of the likes of World of Warcraft and Warhammer Online, which […]2
Report: F.E.A.R. 2 banned in Australia (Update)
Update: It's true. See here. Gamasutra's reporting that F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin's been refused classification in Australia. The ruling effectively means the game has been banned from sale. The OFLC's website doesn't show that the game's been rated as yet: do a search and see for yourself. The shooter sequel's scheduled for European launch next […]9
OutRun Online Arcade listed on OFLC site
As you can see on the OFLC's site, Sega and THQ appear to be working on a new OutRun game, named OutRun Online Arcade. There's no real detail there as such, aside from the fact the game's "multi-platform." No release date, or anything else for that matter. Take a look.1
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Aussie GTA: Vice City rating related to PC back catalogue business
Dead Rising 2 to launch in Australia uncut
Aliens Vs Predator unbanned in Australia
Australia opens 18+ debate to the public
Ozzie game-handling is "utter BS," says Jaffe
Atkinson to attempt MW2 reclassification in Australia
Left 4 Dead 2′s "realism" earned it an Oz ban
Left 4 Dead 2 refused classification again in Australia
Ghost Recon Predator rated by OFLC
"Decapitation, dismemberment" and more removed from L4D2 for Oz release
Left 4 Dead 2 receives MA 15+ rating in Australia, is un-banned
Newell – Decision on Left 4 Dead 2 Australian release imminent
Left 4 Dead 2 banned in Australia
Bloodhunt is new Acti game, says Oz ratings agency
Atkinson delaying public debate on 18+ games rating in Australia
The Lost and Damned passes Oz censors unscathed
Blizzard: WoW in Australia is nice and legal
MMOs to be classified in Australia
Report: F.E.A.R. 2 banned in Australia (Update)
OutRun Online Arcade listed on OFLC site
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Dyack says talk of PC Too Human is "not true"
Fallout 3 banned in Australia because of drugs references
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Michigan Governor. Snyder plans trip to Israel in June
May 23, 2013 | AP
A spokeswoman for Governor Rick Snyder says Michigan's chief executive is planning a trip to Israel in June.
Sara Wurfel said Wednesday that the governor's staff is "not in a position to share details yet" but will do so once the particulars are worked out.
The Republican official has led Michigan trade missions to Asia and Europe since taking office in 2011. This is first trip to Israel as governor.
In 2008, then-Democratic Governor Jennifer Granholm visited Israel and signed an agreement establishing a joint work group focused on energy efficiency and technology to improve water quality.
Business ties between Michigan and Israel include military, auto, medical and agricultural technology industries.
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Meth lab sends 2 officers, 2 suspects to hospital
Ishpemin, Mi December 22, 2014 | WGVU
Authorities say two police officers and two drug suspects went to a hospital for treatment after being exposed to chemicals from an active methamphetamine lab in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
App lets patients take prehistoric virtual journey
Ann Arbor MI December 22, 2014 | WGVU
An app featuring a bronze fossil floor at the main entrance of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor allows patients to take virtual prehistoric journey.
Grand Rapids to reimagine Grand River floodwalls
Grand Rapids MI December 22, 2014 | WGVU
Grand Rapids is reimagining its flood protection system along the Grand River after years of resistance to calls by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to boost floodwalls.
AAA Michigan: Gas prices fall 24 cents in week
Dearborn, MI December 22, 2014 | WGVU
AAA Michigan says statewide gas prices have dropped about 24 cents a gallon in the last week.
Police: Man fatally shot during barbershop party
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. December 22, 2014 | AP
Police say a man was fatally shot in Grand Rapids during a large weekend party at barbershop.
State: 57 school districts had deficits for year
LANSING, Mich. December 22, 2014 | AP
Michigan education officials say 57 school districts and charter schools had budget deficits at the end of the latest fiscal year, up from 52 at the same time a year earlier.
Judge: Clarification to tax formula is retroactive
LANSING, Mich. December 22, 2014 | AP
A judge has upheld a new law clarifying that Michigan never intended to give out-of-state companies a lower tax liability in a 2007 tax overhaul.
Hop candy delivers flavor without the hangover
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. December 19, 2014 | WGVU
Today is National Hard Candy Day. The ingredients for making hard candy is basic; syrup, citric acid, food coloring and flavoring. And for kids young and old it's the flavor that matters. WGVU discovered a one-of-a-kind candy taste earlier this year at the American Homebrewers Association Conference held at Grand Rapids' DeVos Place.
US Senate race in Michigan drew $56M in spending
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
The race for U.S. Senate in Michigan drew more than $56 million in spending from the campaigns and outside supporters.
Snyder signs bills to streamline some courts
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation designed to streamline the district court system in Michigan by creating more flexibility for magistrates.
Snyder signs bill to expand nuisance abatement
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation to expand local governments' power to file nuisance complaints against homeowners and businesses suspected of illegal activity such human trafficking or gun crimes.
Michigan Lottery sales reach record $2.6 billion
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
Michigan Lottery ticket sales have reached a record $2.6 billion in the 2014 budget year.
Tighter Internet sales tax collections are OK'd
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
Amazon.com and other online stores will have to collect Michigan's sales tax on purchases under legislation headed to Gov. Rick Snyder.
168-year-old Grand Rapids house restored as treatment center
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
A 168-year-old Grand Rapids mansion has been renovated for use as a private treatment center for women with alcohol and drug addictions.
Cyberbullying legislation sent to Gov. Snyder
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
Michigan school districts would have to include cyberbullying in their anti-bullying policies and report bullying data to the state under legislation going to Gov. Rick Snyder.
Michigan voters to decide road funding tax hike
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
A proposed tax hike aimed at improving Michigan's transportation infrastructure and schools is heading to voters.
Authorities: Man arrested in 1990 beating death
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
Authorities say a 56-year-old man has been arrested in the 1990 beating death of a 23-year-old in Grand Rapids.
11 charter authorizes remain at-risk of suspension
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
The Michigan Department of Education has decided to keep the status of 11 of the state's charter school authorizers at-risk of possible suspension.
Michigan gets $349,000 in cell 'cramming' deal
LANSING, Mich. December 19, 2014 | AP
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says the state will receive $349,000 as part of a $90 million national settlement with cellphone company T-Mobile.
Toyota boosting Michigan research and development
Ann Arbor Township, MI December 18, 2014 | WGVU
Toyota Motor Corp. is further boosting its research and development work in southeastern Michigan.
Michigan road funding talks down to final day
Lansing MI December 18, 2014 | WGVU
Talks over raising taxes to repair deteriorating Michigan roads have come down to the last day of voting in the Legislature this year.
Labor activist faces sentencing in fraud case
Detroit, MI December 18, 2014 | WGVU
A Detroit-area labor activist known for repeatedly suing Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit officials to stop the use of emergency managers faces sentencing in a federal fraud case.
Police: Michigan teen shot near high school
Wyoming MI December 18, 2014 | WGVU
Police are searching for whoever shot a Grand Rapids-area high school student in the leg as he left basketball practice.
Muskegon County meat business completes renovation
MUSKEGON, Mich. December 18, 2014 | AP
A 107-year-old Muskegon County meat business that has been in operation through five generations has expanded to meet growing retail demand.
Michigan to vote on 7 percent sales tax for roads
LANSING, Mich. December 18, 2014 | AP
Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders have struck a road funding deal to put a proposed 1 percentage point hike in the 6 percent sales tax to a statewide vote in May.
Job cuts looming at state agency due to budget reduction
LANSING, Mich. December 18, 2014 | AP
One of Michigan's largest state agencies says it will eliminate jobs to deal with a $7.5 million budget cut.
Snyder reorganizes economic, job training efforts
LANSING, Mich. December 18, 2014 | AP
Gov. Rick Snyder is reorganizing the state's economic growth and job training efforts under one department.
Time running out for medical marijuana bills in state Legislature
December 18, 2014 | MPRN
Supporters of legislation to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in Michigan say it's not likely to pass in 2014.
Voters would have to approve road funding plan
December 18, 2014 | MPRN
Governor Rick Snyder and legislative leaders are trying to convince state lawmakers to adopt a plan to raise one-point-three billion dollars for roads, and then put the question on the ballot in May.
Report cites need to fix Michigan's school funding
Lansing MI December 17, 2014 | WGVU
A report endorsed by the state Board of Education says Michigan needs to fix its school funding system and spend money more wisely to improve student outcomes.
Michigan getting $70M for health improvements
Lansing MI December 17, 2014 | WGVU
Michigan is getting $70 million in federal funding during the next four years to support health care system enhancements that are designed to benefit families.
Michigan road funds deal in doubt this session
Lansing MI December 17, 2014 | WGVU
Gov. Rick Snyder and legislative leaders are still talking about how to raise taxes to improve Michigan's roads, as chances rise that no deal will be struck before lawmakers adjourn for the year.
Detroit retirement system holds meetings on cuts
Detroit, MI December 17, 2014 | WGVU
Detroit's retirement system is holding community meetings to discuss pension cuts that are coming as a result of the city's bankruptcy.
Invasive snail threatens Great Lakes waterfowl
December 17, 2014 | WGVU
The spread of a new invasive snail along the Lake Michigan shoreline has researchers concerned about its deadly effects on waterfowl.
Muskegon Ship Seeking Volunteers For Paint Job
December 17, 2014 | WGVU
A World War II landing ship that's now a museum in Muskegon hopes to get a face lift.
African American Churches Hold Special Prayer
Grand Rapids MI December 17, 2014 | WGVU
Demonstrations over grand jury decisions have moved from outdoor protests to inside church sanctuaries, as many African American churches held special services on the theme: "Black Lives Matter."
Cab drivers call for local Uber policies
December 17, 2014 | WGVU
Grand Rapids taxi drivers want regulations established for city Uber and ride-sharing services.
14 charged in meningitis outbreak
December 17, 2014 | WGVU
The owners of a compounding pharmacy in Massachusetts face federal murder charges for mishandling medical steroids that were distributed nationwide and caused a meningitis outbreak. 64 people died – 23 from Michigan.
Bills OK'd to set boating alcohol limit at 0.08
LANSING, Mich. December 17, 2014 | AP
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign bills subjecting boaters and snowmobilers to the same blood-alcohol limit as drivers.
Bills signed to create parolee work certificate
LANSING, Mich. December 17, 2014 | AP
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation allowing Michigan inmates released on parole to be given a work certificate if they complete a career and technical education course and meet other requirements.
Report cites need to fix Michigan's school funding
LANSING, Mich. December 17, 2014 | AP
A report endorsed by the state Board of Education says Michigan needs to fix its school funding system and spend money more wisely to improve student outcomes.
Michigan probe continues into meningitis outbreak
LANSING, Mich. December 17, 2014 | AP
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette says a state investigation continues after federal indictments of 14 people in connection with a 2012 meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people nationwide.
Top Dem: House should vote on Senate gas tax hike
LANSING, Mich. December 17, 2014 | AP
A top Democrat says the Michigan House should vote on a Senate-approved plan that would significantly raise gasoline and diesel taxes to generate at least $1 billion more in road repair funding.
Doctors: Man in train stabbing suffered delusions
SAGINAW, Mich. December 17, 2014 | AP
Documents show that a Michigan man and Army veteran charged with stabbing four people aboard an Amtrak train had delusions at one time and spent time in jail for attacking a girlfriend.
State's jobless rate off 0.4 points to 6.7 percent
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Michigan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped 0.4 percentage points to 6.7 percent in the latest month, reaching its lowest level in more than eight years.
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Federal assistance for Detroit-area residents who suffered property damage during severe August flooding has totaled $246 million following the application deadline.
Man sentenced in Benton Harbor election fraud
BENTON HARBOR, Mich. December 16, 2014 | WGVU
A Michigan man who was found guilty of fraud in a Benton Harbor mayoral recall election has been sentenced to 2 1/2 to 10 years in prison.
Retired officer gives autism safety talk across US
Ypsilanti MI December 16, 2014 | WGVU
A retired police officer from Michigan is making it his mission to educate first responders and others about how to more effectively interact with those with autism spectrum disorder.
World War II landing ship getting new paint job
MUSEKGON, Mich. December 16, 2014 | WGVU
A World War II landing ship that's now a museum in western Michigan is getting a new paint job.
Drop in oil prices a result of global market battle
December 16, 2014 | WGVU
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Manufacturing among West Mich. business strengths
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December 16, 2014 | WGVU
Grand Rapids City Commission chambers were again full Tuesday night, as residents and others spoke to the need for police officer body cameras.
Officials to consider plans for Tiger Stadium site
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The Detroit Economic Development Corp. is expected to consider redevelopment plans for the old Tiger Stadium site.
Snail harmful to ducks spreading in Great Lakes
MUSKEGON, Mich. December 16, 2014 | AP
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NEA president to speak to Detroit Economic Club
DETROIT December 16, 2014 | AP
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AAA forecasts big travel season in Michigan
DEARBORN, Mich. December 16, 2014 | AP
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Effort to showcase stories of failure expands
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. December 16, 2014 | AP
An effort to showcase individual and personal stories of failure that gained momentum in Michigan is planning an international expansion.
Michigan bills OK'd to loosen air gun regulations
LANSING, Mich. December 16, 2014 | AP
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Semis honk against overweight truck fines as lawmakers talk roads
December 16, 2014 | MPRN
Michigan truckers are protesting legislation to increase fines for overweight vehicles.
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Each apartment has the feel of a modern-day treehouse, with luxurious interior spaces that open out onto a 525 square foot garden balcony. The designers built standardized units to minimize construction cost and to ensure that the tower can be easily replicated. Boutique Design call the gardens a "green envelope," enabling the unusual tower to integrate with its surroundings.
Through their work the studio is exploring possibilities of renovation in Hong Kong. They say they aim "to offer a different vision for the future development of Hong Kong, more green and opened to the outside, respectful and aware of its environment."
Images courtesy of Boutique Design
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3 Comments
curious12 July 16, 2014 at 7:53 pm
as I can see these are only the pictures of a software. when do they plan to construct it? when will it be finished? what part of hong kong will it be placed in?
NewAgeBrother October 23, 2012 at 12:01 pm
butlrbot July 17, 2012 at 3:18 pm
How much did this cost? I want to put it into the butlr.com system as an item but yet there seems to be nice relevant price for the structure!
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Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery; Twomey Collection, with appreciation to the Province of Manitoba and Government of Canada
Kiugak Ashoona has had the longest artistic career of any of the Cape Dorset artists still alive today. He began making ivory carvings in the late 1940s and turned to the use of stone in 1951 when sculpture was first purchased for export to southern markets. Kiugak once explained his unusual, non-Arctic animal imagery in this sculpture. He had travelled to Ottawa for an exhibition opening and was impressed by a sculpture of a lion on the Parliament Buildings. He decided to see if he could do the same, and created this work and two other versions of a lion as the subject. Kiugak is known for his fierce shamanic creatures in stone and the WAG piece has the same aggressive stance as his "spirit" pieces.
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What's that debuff addon you have there to the left of omen?
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Updated 10/14/10 Cataclysm - 4.0 Compatible
Designed for Widescreen 1920x1080, no guarantees it will look right at all on a different size.
More information here: http://www.premoguild.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6077
Updated UI/download on 10/14/10 - Changes:
- Using Dominos as my main bar set
- The main bar doesn't use the "3" key, so it skips, 1, 2, _, 4, 5, 6, 7, R, Z, F
- The "3" key is another bar overlayed in that spot so it matches up to where the empty "3" would be on the main bar. On this second bar I have Cleave and Heroic Strike, and I toggle between them on another key (shift/control ~, doesn't matter which I push) that way either ability is comfortable to mash. If you get into the Abomination, or some vehicle, it will be massively fucked up because of this, and you pretty much wont be able to use the ability at all if you're in combat, if they have an ability on the main bar's "3" spot.
- If this sounds awful, just get rid of that extra bar and set up the bars you like, and use the rest of the UI
- I am using Blizzard buff frames so I can click off buffs, and they're modified a bit using MoveAnything. I am using Satrina's debuff frames so I can get them to grow vertically downwards. If you decide to right click the debuff you'll still get that error, but there's no reason to right click a debuff anyways. This is the best emulation of normal looking buff frames I could achieve, because they changed how it works. This is a modified version of Satrina's (minor lua edits).
- I use BindPad to bind a ton of things you don't see on screen.
- Blizzard standard frames
- Minor other changes
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Quick way: Back up your own AddOns and WTF folders. Then, extract mine that you downloaded in place of yours. Then open the WTF folder and rename everthing to match your own.
Long, thoroughly explained way
This is a .rar file. Inside are two folders, "Interface/AddOns" and "WTF"
First, extract the folder XavUi.zip somewhere unimportant, like your desktop.
Then, open up that new folder, XavUi. Inside will be the two folders I just listed. Open AddOns. Select the entire contents of that folder, and Copy them.
Then, navigate over to your own AddOns folder, go inside, and Paste in all of my own mods. This may take a short while - you will most likely have to overwrite some files. However, as of posting this updated version on 10/14/10, all of my mod versions are the newest working versions available, double-checked before I compiled. So, overwriting should be fine.
Once done with AddOns, open up the folder "XavUI" on your desktop again, and this time open "WTF". Open the next folder, "Account". Open the next folder, "YourAccountName"
Two folders will be in there now. Open "SavedVariables", select every file in there, and hit Copy. Then, go into your own SavedVariables folder (Remember, it will be \wow\WTF\Account\youraccountname\SavedVariables\ and paste in all of my variables you copied.
Then, go back and open "YourServerName", then "YourCharacterName", then the "SavedVariables" folder in there, and once again, copy the contents, and paste it into that same directory of your own. \Account\YourAccountName\YourServerName\YourCharac terName\SavedVariables\
If your UI is all screwed up when you log in, (it probably will be), do this:
Log in, type /bar, click on "Profiles" on the bottom left. From the "Existing Profiles" drop down menu, choose Xav - Sen'jin. (You also get to see the names of my other characters/servers, because I was lazy and didn't edit that out oh noes)
Then uncheck "lock" on the top left, and re-check it, locking stuff again.
You will also have to type
etc, and load my profiles there, too.
That should be it, everything else worked for me.
Any questions, ask.
Last edited by Xav; 10-14-2010 at 09:57 PM.
What's that debuff addon you have there to the left of omen?
That would be Smarty Addon: Smarty - Death & Taxes - Home of Larry the Fairy
I used to use Demon, which was text based, but Smarty is more versatile and provides more info. Smarty can't be resized manually the best (there's a limit to how small it lets you make it), but with another addon (Visor2 is what I use to fine-tune all elements of the UI), you can make it nice and small and snug inbetween 2 windows or whatnot, like I've done.
Luxx is going to update it eventually and add an option to hide the "border" around Smarty once you lock it, so that it looks slightly more aesthetically pleasing.
Why are screen shots always so small for me? Everyone else's reply leads me to believe this is a problem on my end.
I'm the guy that does his job. You must be the other guy.
Click on them, then click the enlarge button in the bottom right.
Direct links are here
10/23/08 edit - these are old pictures, but I'll leave them in if people are curious.
Last edited by Xav; 10-22-2008 at 10:27 PM.
Thanks for the direct link. I opened it up in IE and it worked as it was supposed to. That was odd because I tried both IE and Firefox in the UI channel and it didn't work there before. Works now though. Might have been IE 5 or 6.
I'm the guy that does his job. You must be the other guy.
Last edited by Xav; 10-22-2008 at 10:27 PM.
hawt UI and hawt shield.
Indeed, a beautiful UI!! I'd be very happy to have my UI configured in a similar way. When I downloaded your UI and extracted it to my main wow folder (the addons folder to the Interface folder ofc) and changed all the WTF subfolders' names after logging in I noticed most of the addons were out of date. I did a quick wowace update but still most of the addons were "out of date" according to wow. I loaded out of date addons and then It was chaos. Really, something went wrong :P It's like all the addons were reset and I had a bunch of randomness on my screen :P Are you sure you did it right? =) Also, would there be any way for us standard 1280*1024 users to get this working? I.e. what addons are doing what? and how did you configure them? Besides the obvious positioning that is.
Thank you!
Need a better description than "Chaos" as to what went wrong, a screenshot or two would be useful.
Nothing is configured "special" other than the layout designed for widescreen, which is simply mod placement.
When using a package UI never, EVER update all addon's at once. Some will reset, some might not work at all.
Try again, even if all the addon's say that are "out of Date" just clicj Load out of date addon's and login, If your having the same problem still make sure you res is as close to the original res as possible.
Still problems? Scale back the UI scale to its minimum to see if that helps at all. Still problems, take a couple of screenshots to better describe what you are seeing.
General Rule of thumb, Keep important addons such as OMEN, Recount etc updated, otherwise, if everything else still works, then leavve it as it is.
Hm, odd. It looks like all the mods' saved variables didn't copy over, I'll upload a hopefully fixed version in a day or so, going to be rather busy for the next day, possibly two, with a sunwell gate being opened and all.
Good luck with the new encounter.
And about your UI, just take your time, generally when people rush things something always get messed out.
In summary, TBC raiding is easy. 9/10 encounters can be summarized with 1 phrase. Stay out of the fucking fire.
Panda Cub with a Gnome pet!
Thanks for the update Xav, I love your UI, it has worked wonderful for me for tanking, keep up the good work. And thanks a ton
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I really like that addon 'Smarty', trying to get it to work as we speak.
Having issues though, for some reason only two buttons will show. I have added about 5 debuffs I want to show and they are all working, but instead of getting more windows/buttons once I apply more debuffs it just overrides the one I had earlier (since only 2 buttons/windows are showing and only one for the actual debuff).
Where do I change so more can be showed at the same time? Noticed you had 8 windows with debuffs.
Hope this made any sense
Updated this. Had a couple people ask for it, and I've been lazy, but finally got it done. Should work, let me know if there's any issues - remember, follow the same typical directions that are used in any UI compiliation. I forget how thorough my step-by-step process is, but I'm sure FB or that other guy have it really thorough if you need more help.
Sloppy KJ kill, no, that wasn't our first (since our video is of the first..), but somehow we managed to barely kill him while playing terribly.
Mods/things that changed: I use oRA2 now, and RaidCooldowns, as well as CowTip. The weird borders/colors and shit in this screenshot are due to the environment/animation, not part of my UI.
See my first (original) post in this thread for DL links, etc.
10/23/08 edit, old pictures, from an old update, but going to keep them in for people who are curious
Last edited by Xav; 10-22-2008 at 10:28 PM.
CowTip is so great. RaidCooldowns looks really interesting. I've never seen that one before, will definitely look into it.
Your UI is sweet. Thanks for posting it. I'm curious to know which addon your using on the chat box. Here's a cut out I stole off of your screen to show you what I'm asking about. Thanks again.


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Our central location is ideal for taking in the sights or conducting business. Nevskiy Prospect, Saint-Petersburgs bustling main avenue, is a short walk away as is the Metro Station, Palace Square, The Arena, and many other top historical and cultural sites.
For our guests we offer 8 comfortable rooms ranging from standard to deluxe. We also offer a delightful apartment with kitchen. All rooms are furnished with everything needed for relaxing and conducting business : sauna, jacuzzi, satellite TV, air conditioning,mini bar,wireless internet, telephone and private safes.
Hotel facilities and services: 24-hour front desk, Newspapers, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Heating, Luggage storage, Air conditioning, Room service, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Currency exchange, Fax/photocopying, WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Hotel Facilities & Policies
- 24 hour reception
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast Included
- Cable TV
- Child Friendly
- Currency exchange
- Fax Service
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Wifi
- House Keeping
- Internet Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- MiniBar
- Safety Deposit Box
- Taxes included
- Tours/Travel Desk
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 3 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
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Check out time: 10:00
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You have up to 3 days prior to arrival to cancel the reservation without charge. If the reservation is cancelled within 72 hours prior to arrival you will be charged 1 night stay. Same day cancellations, no shows or early check out will result in 1 night charge.
Credit Cards Accepted.
Breakfast Included.
Taxes included.
Provided credit card will be pre-authorized (checked for validity) for the remaining amount at the time of the booking, and charged on arrival date by Click and Book Travel.
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1. Head southwest on парк Александровский toward пр. Кронверкский
2. Turn left onto пр. Кронверкский
3. Turn right onto наб. Мытнинская
4. Slight left onto пл. Академика Лихачева
5. Turn left onto пл. Биржевая
6. Turn right toward наб. Адмиралтейская
7. Turn left toward наб. Адмиралтейская
8. Turn right onto наб. Адмиралтейская
9. Turn left onto пл. Сенатская
10. Turn right onto ул. Галерная
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Located in the historic heart of the city of the Tsars, the affordable Deluxe Hotel in Saint Petersburg welcomes you to this popular destination. Galernaya's location also makes it easy to explore the hotel's exclusive surroundings, which include a number of excellent restaurants.Our central location is ideal for taking in the sights or conducting business. Nevskiy Prospect, Saint-Petersburgs bustling main avenue, is a short walk away as is the Metro Station, Palace Square, The Arena.


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The transmission engages: the 911 T gets back into gear
The willing and responsive power of 140 hp can really test metal to the limit. This power does not necessarily make it grind its teeth under the strain, but sharp points become blunt bumps, and this can have a negative impact on forward drive. The transmission has been working for 37 years now and keeping the 911 in gear. As a result, a few clear signs of wear and tear are not the end of the world. Rather, they are something to be remedied with patience and great attention to detail.
The team in the Porsche Classic workshop already started working deep inside the vehicle. Until the middle of next year they still have time to fulfil the motto of the "Revive the Passion" campaign. By then, this object of desire must appear in a new and shiny, technically perfect state. The 911 T was originally built in 1973 and was found and chosen for restoration in its home town of Stuttgart by the Porsche Club of America (PCA) in a joint project with Porsche Classic and the Porsche Club Coordination in Los Angeles. After restoration is completed, it will be handed over next year for its intended purpose: it will be raffled off among PCA members and presented to the public at the Porsche Parade in the USA in August 2011.
The experts at Porsche Classic turned their attention to the transmission while the bodyshell of the attractive main prize was nearing the end of the cleaning process in the paint-stripping bath. In the 911 T, a magnesium housing accommodated the five-speed manual transmission plus reverse gear. Porsche has switched between aluminium and magnesium housings since the 1970s, depending on model. The 911 T has a light, filigree housing with pronounced ribs for cooling and rigidity. It is quite a beautiful sight for technology connoisseurs. The task of cleaning the housing, however, is a job for extremely conscientious enthusiasts. This is because cleaning is performed manually. In order to avoid damaging the magnesium surface, the mechanics used a brush made of brass instead of steel. This brush is hardly bigger than a toothbrush, and its bristles can get more easily into the many small corners and gaps that the housing features due to its ribs. This is where a lot of deposits had accumulated on the 911 T over the course of the years that did not belong there: corrosion, road dirt and excrement from birds that once must have nested in the underbody of the 911.
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