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It's no secret the Magic Jack, a device that allows you to make free local and long distance calls, has seen great success over the last two years. It comes as no shock then that another company would release a similar product and try to steal part of the market share that the MagicJack has captured. Late night commercials can now been seen advertising a Magic Jack look a like product called the TK6000. NetTalk, a new startup is behind the "Magic Jack killer".
What is the difference between the NetTalk TK6000 and Magic Jack?
The two devices are actually very similar in size and weight. The big difference between the two is that the Magic Jack must be plugged into a computer and must be powered on to make calls. The TK6000 does not require a computer to work. You simple plug your landline phone and your Internet connection into the device. As with the Magic Jack you must have a quality high-speed Internet connection to have quality calls.
There is a significant difference in price between the two products. The Magic Jack costs $39.00 with a $20 dollar a year charge to make unlimited calls. The NetTalk TK6000 costs $100 dollars upfront although you do have the option of splitting the payments into four parts. Once you have paid the hundred dollars you are then able to make unlimited calls for the "life" of the device. There have been some debates on the bulletin boards about what this actually means. The shipping and handling fee is waved if you decide to pay the whole amount upfront.
What does The TK6000 have going for it?
One thing we really like about the device is that it does not require a computer, which we find one of the more annoying things with the MagicJack. You can save some money not having to pay to keep your computer powered on 24/7. It's great that once you pay the $100 upfront that you will not have to pay another charge ever again. Although most companies and devices have a life span and we doubt you'll make free phone calls for life. You are able to use the TK6000 with all sort of hardware including satellite providers, and fax machines. The offer a 1-800 support number and from what we have heard, support is very good. There is a very helpful and active forum where users can get help or make suggestions to the company. We also like that you can change your number and area code when ever you like. Right now NetTalk does not allow you to port your number over but the company has promised that this feature will be available at some point.
The darker side of the TK6000
For people on a budget and trying to save money, the $100 dollar price tag is a lot to swallow. It is especially difficult because the company is new and there is no promise how long they will be around. At the time this article was written, NetTalk lacks local numbers to give out so if you do not live in a bigger area you may not be able to get a local number. This is very similar problem that Magic Jack had when they first started. It is also troublesome that the company does not offer support on the weekend. It most cases the TK6000 is as simple as plug and play but there are a few reported issues with compatibility issues with certain Internet modem/router hardware. In some cases it take some advanced configuration to get the TK600 to work.
Dan Borislow, the CEO of Magic Jack recently made a comment to an online tech magazine dismissing the new competitor.
It's a piece of shit. It has static. The call quality is pathetic. There's no phone numbers available, and it's run by a bunch of fly-by-nights with no assets. They'll be bankrupt soon. We're a real company with the best network and best software.
Users have reported that the call quality with the NetTalk USB device to be equal or better than the Magic Jack. The obvious advantage you have with NetTalk is that you are not at the mercy of the performance of your computer. Often times slow or underperforming pcs get in the way of the quality of the call with the Magic Jack.
Only time will tell if the NetTalk TK6000 can truly compete with the well-established MagicJack. Another thing to consider is how many people are ditching their land lines altogether for cell phones. Magic Jack is betting on this trend with there new product dubbed the femtoJack which is due to be released soon.
Update: Nettalk has released the Nettalk Duo
Here is a fantastic user review of the NetTalk TK6000 that I wanted to include in this post.
I have been a MagicJack (MJ) users for almost two years now. I read a lot of the posting about TK6000 before I decided to give it a try. Nettalk offers 30-day money back. I have my NetTalk (NT) for over a month now and I have been very happy with it. I can use it without computer, but if I go to a location where there wireless Internet, I can plug the TK6000 directly into the USB, just like MJ. The two times in which I called Net Talk customer service I was pleased. The Customer service rep took the time to solve the problem I had and to explain other features in Nettalk. He helped me change my phone number to a local number, at no cost. I have tested TK6000 quality while downloading a large file from the Internet, and I got the same very good quality with and without downloading. This has been a major problem with Magic Jack.
I also like the three way calling/conferencing feature of TK6000. MJ is limited to the case of conferencing two people that call you. TK6000 allows you to call 2 different numbers and conference them. If someone calls you on TK6000 you can put the caller on hold, dial another number and conference everyone. I like seeing the caller ID on the phone set connected to TK6000. For MJ you have to buy a unit to connect between Magic Jack and your phone to be able to see the caller ID.
There are items that TK600 could improve. Voice mail now only gets to you as an e-mail file. You can not listen to your voice mail over the phone (like with MJ). Tk6000 does not have a softphone. But Net Talk plans to come up one soon.
Hope this helps.
Have a nice day.
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We are a web developmen company based out of India. We have been using magicjack for the last two years, but are facing some severe problems with the connection and voice quality.We want to switch to NetTALK now, we hav ecome across some really positive comments and feedback about this newly launched voip service.
I thought Magic Jack was a good idea until I tried to renew the service. We did just what they promote… cut the landline. After the first year, I signed up for the discounted five year plan using my credit card on-line. Abruptly, the service was cut off. Magic Jack does not have a customer service telephone line. The best you can do is use their on-line "chat". Each of the three "Chats" I had with people identified as their top 10% service representatives resulted in nothing more than "Your account is under review and you will receive an Email". Never receiving an Email… I had another on-line "Chat". When I questioned whether there was really anyone reviewing accounts, I was told that the payment I made was going to be credited back to my credit card.
Magis Jack's good idea product has definitely gone bad!
I've been using MagicJack for over 4 years now. I owned 4 of them. I will never go back with them after Nettalk. Nettalk is far better. Magicjack is crap. Nettalk works a lot a better. It only took me less than 5 minutes to set it up. Magicjack is a scam too. They are reviewing my account for no reason from them and I'm unable to extend my subscription. So I'm stuck with the Magicjack doggle.. Nettalk is far better overall and it just works. No More MagicJack for me!
So I've been reading all the back and forth between MJ users and NT users and by the sounds of all the posts on all the sites i've been to, it appears to me they are of the same quality, low cost electronics – both seem to have their fair share of failures and aside from software features from the home office, compatible to each other. I've been a Vonage user for the past 4 years, prior to that was using my cable company so i'm used to the sometimes garbled conversation that happens when your internet connection is questionable. So I opted to try the NT device – purchased 2 of them – one for my home in the States and one for my apartment in China – Like I did with Vonage in the past.
I have to say that so far (1 day) I'm impressed, I was able to pick a phone number in my township on long island, set up – well that took a little longer than I thought. Being an IT guy I had to totally rebuild my router and was not pleased about that – reduced security to make it function – but was able to make it work well in my DMZ. only made a few calls so far – quality is outstanding compared to Vonage. I'm interested to get to the inner workings of the device, so if anyone figured out the user name and password to the device – kindly share it.
I purchased my first NetTalk Duo several months ago and issues with the call quality. When I discussed the problems with tech support they were very helpful. After running a couple of tests, I found the problem was NOT with the NetTalk but with my service provider. To verify this I tested the NetTalk Duo on different high speed Internet service and it worked great. The call quality was equal to or better than most cell phones. Since the device would not work well with my high speed ISP, I opted to return it within the 30 day trial period. According to the USPS tracking number, NetTalk received the package 3 days after I mailed. My refund was promptly returned to my credit card within 7 days. Don't hesitate to check out NetTalk Duo if it doesn't work out for you, they will promptly refund your money. It's also now available at Wal-Mart — if it doesn't work return back to the store for a refund.
It's a piece of shit. It has static. The call quality is pathetic. There's no phone numbers available, and it's run by a bunch of fly-by-nights with no assets. They'll be bankrupt soon. We're a real company with the best network and best software.
give it a rest Dan Borislow you and your company keep changing making promisess you cant even keep,
the reson why is that when i payed for magicjack knowing i had free calling pluse free confrence calling, then your promise went down the tube when you changed your software. now when i make a local call ymax pics it up and says its in international call, the only bull shitter here is you,
Be careful with nettalk deals, Even thou they says unlimited calls, if you minute goes above 5000 minutes a month. you will be placed to a business plan and need to pay for each minute you call, and you do not have a option to swith back. I got screwed up with knowing this information which is not highlighted in the ads. So be careful.
I have bought both magic jack and TK6000. the magiccrap died in 3days. I have been using my 'lifetime' calling on my TK6000 for a few years and only had one problem which when I called NetTalk support they sent me a label and I shipped it to them two days later I got back a completely reconditioned unit with new cables and new jacks installed. I only wish they had installed a small fan in it as it gets a bit warm while on. But all in all it is the best use of a Benjamin I ever threw down. While my friends are paying AT&T $60-80 a month I laugh because my services are better.
I'm wondering whether anyone knows whether you can use an EVO hot spot as your internet connection for the NetTalk?
take a look at OOMA. It's similar. and no monthly charges if you get a refurbished hub. otherwise, just a few dollars a month in taxes.
I have a had a Magic Jack for 2 1/2 years and for the most part it works. It seems they have lots of problems. I bought the Duo and I have to say it works so much better than Magic Jack hands down.. Looks like Magic Jack has lost another user.
I got my net talk duo because it can fax. I had to adjust my baud rate 2 times and it does work at the 9600 rate. The calls are mostly clear, but at times they breakup like a bad cell call. Called ID gives you name and number and MJ does not. I think in time it will be very good. Its a new company and they deserve a break.
How can you find out the numbers available in a area code
I don't normnally go out of my way to post reviews of lousy services. Usually I post good reviews or try to go the extra mile with customer services to resolve the issue. However since NetTalk boasts such great customer service, they deserve the criticism. The short story is: they don't keep their word, they b.s. and say they are sorry and will rectify however that is not true. Don't bother with them. The long story is they have sent my NetDuo to the wrong country, promised me next day delivery to the correct address and I confirmed today at UPS sent it to the wrong country. At least 1 operator failed to get back to me (he made a big production about how he would (Freddie @ station 2) and just now I called their sales number and Rachel told me that hse couldn't help me but customer service was there today and could track my order. Of course, they were not.
I want to be able to use my fax machine. (One of the main reasons I got MJ.) MJ has been useless trying to fax anything! If Nettalk can do many pages of faxes without a hitch, then Good Bye MJ!!!
I've had majic jack for a year. It works just OK. I download a lot and i have to pause most of my downloading or the sound will be choppy. Leaving the computer on sucks also. On the postive side, I can take my magic jack with me anywhere there is a computer. I would be willing to try nettalk, except for the price. Maybe if it comes down. So for now, Magic Jack it is.
@ jerry Well it seems like Magicjack has the same timedelay. but there are more reviews of the positive here than I have found on average towards MJ.
I love this device. The only time I use the phone is when I work from home. I recently used netTALK to dial into my soft phone at work and didn't have any call quality issues. My only beef is there's a 3 hour phone call limit and I need to be dialed into my soft phone for 8 hours so I'm considering sending the device back. It's too bad that there is a call time limit, but other than that the device is outstanding.
I did need to make one adjustment with my router to get the device to work, but they have a KB article about how to make the adjustment.
I used to have Vonage. I had to pay a monthly fee, and it was not much different from having a landline phone. So I was in the market for some bargain. Then I found magic jack. Great price…can't beat the price they offer. However, the issue with magic jack for me is that I have to run the computer continuously to have it work. And the quality depends on the computer and the modem. At least with vongage, it just depended on the router, and it did not rely on a computer being on all the time. Then I found Net Talk. I got the Tk6000 model, and the device is great. It gives me all the capabilities of a phone while being independent of a computer. The only thing is that I can't check voice mail over the phone but through email. But most phones today are equipped with answering machines. So really that is not a big issue for me. Nettalk, you rock!
so WHAT if you have to plug into your computer?
I've paid $59 for a 5 yr license, thats 4 yrs and 11 months til I have to make another payment, The call quality with magicJack is great, I'm sticking with magicJack.
so WHAT if you have to plug into your computer.. this company has already started changing its prices. I paid $59 for a 5 yr license for magicJack, thats 4 yrs and 11 months til I have to make another payment. WELL worth the money if you ask me. I'm sticking with magicJack.
This device works great! I have recently purchased two of them and have had no issues. Unlike Magic Jack which needs to have your computer running all the time this devices does not.
TK6000 has been discontinued. Now the device is called Nettalk Duo. You can purchase it for $69.99, but now there's a yearly $29.99 subscription. Still not bad. Compare that to my Vonage ($36/mo). The older TK6000 device holders will still be able get support but only as long as the device lasts. Still no voicemail that you can check on the phone though. You can fax on Nettalk, unlike Vonage which asks you for an additional fee to be able to fax.
Just got mine set up last week and works great as a former employee of GTE, Verizon and AT&T I will tell you that the telecommunications industry has deep pockets and spends millions every year on advertising. It's about time that the consumer gets a break, so far the NetTalk TK6000 is a great product and I feel it has great potential. Long term nobody knows so what about 5, 10 or 20 years from now? Lifetime unlimited local and long distance service is great but what if they file bankruptcy? or get bought by another CLEC carrier? It is unclear to me what contractual agreement I have with NetTalk.
I got the nettalk after reading many reviews. I loved what it offered but was worried about the company and support.
let me tell you the unit works great with no issues at all, its always up 24×7.
I am considering buying two more for my parents and in-laws. Buy with confidence, the email support was polite and prompt. They are genuine people and are tying to save the consumer a tonne of money. Way to Go Nettalk!!!!!
Disclaimer: I have no affiliaton with the company at all, yet I love them so much.
Stay away from this company. If you return a unit, they will not refund your money in a timely fashion, in fact they may not refund it at all. Once they get the unit back in their hands, they don't process your refund for many days, maybe never. BTW, their unit does not work well either.
This device works great! I have recently purchased two of them and have had no issues. Unlike Magic Jack which needs to have your computer running all the time this devices does not. Even though Magic Jack is cheaper initially having your computer running all the time makes it quite expensive to have.
I've been using Nettalk for about 3 months and it works great for me. I was a vonage customer for 4 years and just canceled for the nettalk service. At the beginning there were some call quality issues, but that caused by me have a very slow economy version of comcast' cable internet. i now have a very high speed service and nettalk works great. Once in a while I will have to unplug and restart the tk6000, when they update their firmware or if I'm messing around with my Apple airport extreme router. All in all it is great having no monthly phone bill! Check out my unboxing video at you tube:


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Eclipse FLAT table bases
Summer is definitely here and we South Africans will be spending more time outdoors on the deck, patio, or just lazing in the garden. If you haven't already made yourself a garden table from the many project ideas right here on Home-Dzine, you might be interested in the new range of FLAT table bases from Eclipse.
How to make a DIY shelf unit
Use meranti to make a simple yet practical wall-mounted shelf unit. For this shelf we show you two methods of joining the boards together; using a biscuit jointer or using a Kreg pockethole jig. You can also use dowel centres and dowels to join the boards together.
Easy way to install drawer runners
Mounting drawer runners can be tricky if you don't get the measurements right. I recently posted easy DIY tips for mounting metal drawer sides on runners and in this feature you will discover an easy way to mount ball-bearing drawer runners. Once you see how easy it is to mount drawer runners this way you will soon be making chests of drawers and adding drawer storage to cabinets!
How to separate ball-bearing drawer runners
Drawer runners are essential if you are making furniture that incorporates drawers. There are various types of drawer runners, but the ball-bearing ones offer smooth opening and closing and are easy to fit. The price of ball-bearing drawer runners varies depending on the style you choose, but they range from around R20 upwards.
Over 2000 uses for WD-40
Around this time of year and as part of my annual home maintenance regimen I like to grab a can of WD-40 and go around the house, spraying essential components to protect them from damage by moisture and rust. If you have never used WD-40 I think it's time to acquaint you with uses for this truly amazing product.
Make your own easy way to clamp corners
When you are making picture frames or projects that require corner clamping, these homemade frame clamps allow you to do away with straps and large clamps. The clamps are designed to fit into any corner and allow you to use standard quick clamps for securing glued frames.
How to remove stripped screws
I recently posted a feature on how to dress up a plain hollow-core door. In the feature I didn't include the fact that the screws in the door were completely stripped and impossible to remove. So for anyone who encouters this problem, here's how to remove stripped screws...
Fix up loose bathroom fittings
When you buy fittings and shelves, these usually come with plastic wall plugs and screws for mounting. The first thing you need to do is throw away the plastic wall plugs, because they are useless! Use them and sooner or later (most probably sooner), the fittings will start to come lose.
Seal gaps around wooden windows and doors
Gaps in and around window and door frames should be sealed as soon as any cracks or opening in the joints occurs. Failure to fill in these gaps will result in moisture gaining access to the wood and leading to wood rot and eventual disintegration of the wood.
Where to buy timber and board
I get a lot of readers asking me where is the best place to buy timber and board products. While Builders Warehouse offers a range of timber and board and has branches around the country, there are other suppliers that offer a more extensive range. Here's a list of suppliers around the country that supply timber and board, as well as a cutting service.
Know your handsaws
While power tools may have made the handsaw obsolete, there is still a place in the home workshop for this hand tool, especially for cutting timber and if you don't own a jigsaw or circular saw. There are various types of handsaws, each with its own unique characteristics and uses. Let's take a look at the various types of handsaws and where you would use this for home DIY.
How to mount and overlay hinge
When making doors out of 16mm SupaWood you have to take into consideration the weight of the finished doors. If you are building a largish cabinet, say anything from a height of 800mm upwards, the doors will be heavy and require heavy-duty hinges rather than standard butt hinges. Using an overlay hinge is the answer.
Drill procelain tile with ease
Glass and tile drill bits are the answer to drilling holes in glass and tile, but minor chips are inevitable. The new Alpen Keramo Extreme glass and tile bit is designed to drill holes in extremely hard porcelain tiles up to Mohs/Ritz hardness 9, as well as glass and ceramic tiles.
How to... Shop for a drill/driver
Buying your first set of power tools can be intimidating. If you don't know exactly what you want, you could end up with something you don't need. In our how to shop for a drill/driver we take a look at where to buy a drill/driver and the various models available, so that when you are ready to buy your first drill/driver - you know which one you need.
Choosing the right screw for the job
Selecting the right screws for your project can be confusing, especially when instructions start referring to pan head, round head, drywall and chipboard screws. Here on Home-Dzine we try to keep it simple and use screws that you will find at your local Builders Warehouse.
DIY is on the increase
South Africa is following the global trend as more people realise that do-it-yourself is not just a way to knock a hole in the wall. Attendance at DIY Divas workshops around the country is a sure indication that Gals and Guys are looking to empower themselves with the skills to tackle a wide variety of home improvement, maintenance and repairs. But more than that, there is also a growing movement towards learning the skills to make-it-yourself.
How to use a screwdriver bit properly
We have seen more than a few beginner DIY enthusiasts who attend our DIY Divas and DIY Guys workshops. One common problem that seems to occur over and over is using a screwdriver bit in a cordless screwdriver or drill/driver.
Cut a straight edge with a circular saw
Cutting a straight edge with a circular saw can be a challenge. Here's a great way to cut a guide that you can use over and over to make sure your cut edges are straight every single time.
Tips for using an electric planer
Using an electric planer allows you to shave, trim and easily remove excess wood for edges. You can use an electric planer for cutting doors to size, levelling uneven floorboard or planks and removing saw roughness. In this article we will introduce you to using an electric planer for the first time, as well as provide a few tips, tricks and techniques.
Tool tips for DIY Divas & DIY Guys
The do-it-yourself trend continues to grow throughout South Africa as DIY Divas and DIY Guys realise the benefits of having the knowledge and basic skills to tackle home improvement, maintenance and repairs, and be able to make your own furniture and accessories with a few basic hand tools and Bosch power tools.
Stylish storage for living spaces
As far as affordable furniture goes, Ikea definitely offers the widest range of options for living room storage. Unfortunately we can't buy Ikea furniture here in SA, but that doesn't mean you can't grab your tools and make your own stylish storage furniture. Here are some tips to guide you...
How to paint handles and hardware
When you restore, upcycle, repurpose or make your own furniture, painting you want to be able to paint handles and hardware to match the finished project. Plus, you can't always find what you need in the stores, so it helps to know that you can - and how to - paint handles and hardware.
How to use a spirit level
No DIYer or Home Handyman should ever be without a spirit level - small or large. A spirit level is used for determining horizontal and vertical levels and can be used on a variety of DIY projects in and around the home.
What is a plumb bob and how do I use it?
When taking on DIY projects such as tiling walls, fitting cabinets, installing door and window frames, or any project where you need to determine the level of a vertical surface, you will need to use a plumb bob - or laser level.
Use roofing washers on bathroom & outdoor furniture
Being able to use SupaWood for bathroom furniture projects allows you much more scope when designing affordable cabinets and cupboards for a bathroom. However, we know that SupaWood is super-absorbent and should not be placed on a bathroom floor, or else it will swell. To overcome this problem I add roofing washers to the bottom of my bathroom furniture.
How often should I clean my tools ?
At our DIY Divas workshops we often get asked how power tools and hand tools should be cleaned. Not only does regularly cleaning your tools extend their life, it also allows you the opportunity to ensure they remain free from rust (if they have metal parts) and apply lubricant.
What are cam or locking screws?
You will normally find cam screws on furniture designed to be shipped as flat-pack or where some assembly is required. Cam or locking screws are 2-part screws where the cam is fitted in one piece and the screw in a piece to be joined to this piece. By slotting the two pieces together and tightening the screw you have a reasonably secure join.
Clever tips and tricks for DIY
There are always a few tips and tricks that you can put to good use - whatever DIY project you may be tackling. Here are just a few clever tricks I have learned along the way...


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Desperate Netflix Wants to Become Part of the Cord
NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- This isn't quite new, but as is often the case with Netflix (NFLX), its executives throw random junk "out there" from time to time, going back to it as required.
These guys don't care about being consistent. In fact, Reed Hastings' gang lives and breathes contradiction: At Netflix, it's not about magic, it's about tricks.
Of course, Netflix has already cut a deal overseas to be one, on a limited scale at the moment, with Virgin Media's set-top box. Now, at an investment conference, it "innocently" spews: We've had an open offer out to the cable guys for two years. We want to be an a la carte option on your multichannel smorgasbord.
$NFLX Netflix Seeks Presence on U.S. Cable-TV, Adds Sweden http://t.co/UBzExP0tDu via @DeidreZune— Netflix News (@NetflixByMaaya) September 26, 2013
Very curious- Netflix's renewed push to become part of the cord. If I was living it, I'd think this whole thing was a dream.— Rocco Pendola (@Rocco_TheStreet) September 26, 2013
Netflix wants to be part of the cord. Funny. The cable companies should tell it to go fly a kite.— Rocco Pendola (@Rocco_TheStreet) September 26, 2013Yes, young @Rocco_TheStreet, you have a point. What a gaggle of unbridled hacks. So very curious. Incredibly curious actually. Either you want to be part of the cord or you expect people to continue cutting it (they're really not in meaningful numbers). Either you are with the traditional television guys or your are against them. If you read me, you know I don't believe in the sort of dichotomy I illustrate in the last paragraph. I only go to it to say Netflix wants to have its cake and eat it to. In one shallow breath, Hastings and his boys tell us they're nothing like traditional television. Netflix doesn't use a programming schedule like the "linear" crowd does. It blows entire seasons out at once. Netflix doesn't have to report viewership numbers because, unlike the traditional television types, it doesn't sell advertising. Netflix can tell us how excited the world is as it anticipates originals such as Arrested Development, but it doesn't follow up the hype with hard data to support such misleading euphoria. Not like the ultra-transparent HBO (a division of Time Warner (TWX)), who, by the way, doesn't sell advertising either! The media will spin Netflix's call out to the cable companies as positive. That's what they do. They find any way to continue the fairy tale. I don't quite understand why. You'll have to ask Brian Stelter and David Carr over at The New York Times. They organize sign-ups for the Netflix Cheerleading Squad's Media Division.
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|Whoever comes fifth will have the lowest amount of points, predicts Sittingbourne's Jim Ward
|Thursday, 11 October 2012
SITTINGBOURE joint-manager Jim Ward says he is looking forward to his side's two away Kent derbies this week.
The Scot takes his side to Whitstable Town on Saturday with three points in the Ryman League Division One South at stake – before making an emotional first appearance at Maidstone United's new stadium next Tuesday night to contest a Ryman League Cup Second Round tie.
"There's fourteen of them (Kent derbies), they're every other week," said Ward.
"I went and watched Folkestone play Faversham last night. That was a tidy old game and same thing again. We go to the match at Whitstable, it's a local derby, it's going to be hard to get any sort of result out of it. We'll just go there and play to the best of our ability.
"In the old days it used to be old blood and thunder. It's a bit more refined now. You know a lot of the players, a lot of the players have played for me so there's a different sort of edge to it."
Justin Luchford's Whitstable Town side lie in thirteenth-place in the table, with three wins and a draw from eight games, while Sittingbourne are one place lower in the table, with the same record.
Only seven points separate second-placed Walton & Hersham to second-from-bottom side Horsham.
And when asked what he is expecting at The Belmont, Ward said: "Same thing, blood and thunder. They're on a very good run at the minute. They've got great aspirations and got a few bob, but I can only talk about my team and my team will probably end up around mid-table. That's where I see us where we'll end.
"We're telling the boys to enjoy every game that they can."
Sittingbourne went down to a 4-3 defeat away to Horsham in midweek and Ward looked at the League table and said: "I tell you what will happen, whoever comes fifth it will be the least amount of points.
"If we had won on Tuesday night we would have been joint fourth I think. We got beat and we're fourteenth That's what the League is like. Take the top and bottom team out of it and there's only seven points between the rest of us!
When asked why he thinks that is the case, the former Ramsgate boss replied, "Because of the good teams, a lot of the big money sides, have gone out. There's not so many in there now. There's only Maidstone – and Crawley Down Gatwick – with money but before there was a lot of big teams in this division, hence why a lot of Kent clubs have sneaked into it. It's a proper Kent Premier League if you like."
Ward is relishing their Ryman League Cup tie when he takes his Sittingbourne side to face former tenants Maidstone United next Tuesday on the 3G pitch at James Whatman Way.
"I remember ten years' ago when I was manager of Maidstone and (then chairman) Paul Bowden-Brown said to me 'there's the new keys of the new stadium',
"It took ten years' so fair play to Maidstone for what they've done. Jay Saunders is the lucky manager to be there at the time. I loved my spell there. I won a few trophies in my three and a half years there.
"I've got nothing but admiration for Maidstone. It's great to see them have all these big crowds and I'd love to see them back to the Football League, I really would."
Maidstone United attracted a whopping 1,401 for their 1-1 draw against Hythe Town in midweek, while Dartford, who play three League's higher, in the Blue Square Bet (Conference) Premier, attracted 1,359 for their game against AFC Telford United.
Ward believes the Stones faithful will turn out in their droves for an un-loved Cup competition.
He said: "People don't watch the League Cup anymore, but you watch, there will still be 300-400 fans there on Tuesday night and there won't be 300-400 for the rest of the games put together!
"We're looking forward to it. I'll take my young team there. We won't give a bad show of ourselves. We're an honest team so we'll go there and give it a go."
"We're out of the County Cup but nobody likes these competitions until you get to the later stages of it.
"Remember me and Danny won the Ryman League Cup with Ramsgate and there was no better feeling that night. Believe me! When we beat Sudbury on penalties at Dartford there's no better feeling.
"I don't take any competition lightly. There all there to be won. Alright, on the night we'll be playing a couple of trailists on Tuesday night and things like that but we still want to win the game."
Visit Sittingbourne's website: www.sittingbournefc.co.uk
Whitstable Town v Sittingbourne
Ryman League Division One South
Saturday 13th October 2012
Kick Off 3:00pm
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Jordan Limas pleads guilty in brother's shooting death
GREELEY, Colo. - An 18-year-old Greeley man has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in the shooting death of his younger brother.
Jordan Limas told sheriff's deputies that on Sept. 14 he left a loaded gun on a dining room table at his parents' Evans home. He said that his younger brother, Andre, found the gun and was trying to take it outside to show other children.
Jordan told investigators that he struggled with Andre to get the handgun back, but the firearm went off and the bullet struck Andre. Andre died later at a hospital.
Prosecutors say that as part of Jordan Limas' plea agreement, they will not seek prison time when Limas is sentenced at a hearing set for March 25.
Possible penalties include probation or community corrections.
The Limas family had asked prosecutors to drop the charges.
"It was an accident, an ugly accident," said father David Lima. "Basically, (Jordan's) punishment is he's going to have to live with this for the rest of his life. Jordan is having a tough time with this as well as we are, but the guilty that we see him going through every day, it hurts."
District Attorney Ken Buck said he feels for the family, but he must follow the law.
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A 12 Irini Gardens Villa Peyia
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Well furnished 2 bedroom house with sea views over Coral Bay.On a Quiet private complex with communal pool & landscaped gardens and within walking distance of Peyia. Paphos and Sandy Beaches nearby.
- Price from 36 GBP / Day
- Capacity up to 6 people
- 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
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Holiday Villa in Cyprus,Peyia. This newly built house is on a complex of 28 houses. It has two double bedrooms, a large open plan lounge with a leather suite with fold out bed and a recliner at one end and a dining area seating 6 comfortably.The two bedrooms are both furnished with solid oak double beds and oak dressing tables Ceiling fans and air conditioning, Alarm clock radio's, And both contain spacious built in wardrobes the main double bedroom has a built in safe. The Second bedroom has an extra Z Bed suitable for a child.The bathroom is on the first floor between both bedrooms it has a full sized bath with shower above the bath, toilet and wash basin, we also have a downstairs wash room with a toilet and wash basin.The dining area is to the rear of the Lounge next to the kitchen, it has a solid oak table and leather upholstered chairs and has seating for 6. The kitchen is fully fitted with a ceramic hob and oven, fridge freezer, washing machine, toaster, kettle, Microwave,coffee grinder and filter.The patio doors lead onto a patio area with a table and 6 chairs. The pool and garden area has a large swimming pool with beautiful flowers and shrubs, and a selection of sun loungers and parasols.
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A few miles west of Paphos is a most pretty and unspoilt area, consisting of Coral bay on the coast and some 3 miles in the hills inland, the village of Peyia. Peyia is full of local atmosphere and offers several coffee shops, supermarkets and numerous tavernas catering for all tastes at very reasonable prices. The smiling locals give a magnetic appeal to this little village.
This charming village clings to the rugged hills that act a backdrop to Cyprus most photogenic stretch of coastline. Below glitter the crystal waters of the Mediterranean, while to the north the silhouetted peak of Ayios Yeoyios marks the beginning of the untouched Akamas Peninsula .
While locals like to claim that 'in Peyia nothing happens in a hurry', the truth is that nothing much happens at all. However, it's this soporific quality that imbues Peyia with most of its charm.
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Bedrooms: 1 Double Bedrooms,has a built in safe and built in wardrobes, the room overlooks the pool area from the balcony, the other double room has a single z bed as an addition to the double and built in wardrobesand safe.
Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC. The bathroom is tiled in blue it has a bath and shower over head, also has a wash basin and toilet.
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General: Air Conditioning,House Linen, Towels Provided. The house has solar power to heat the water,
Dining: Seating for 4. The Dining area is open plan with Oak table and chairs leading to the lounge.
Entertainment: Terrestrial TV, Satellite TV, Video, DVD, Radio. We have a selection of DVDs,we have sky installed at no additional cost.
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For Christmas, my brother and his girlfriend gave me a copy of Peter Beagle's novel, The Last Unicorn, as well as a copy of the animated movie version on DVD.
I am an avid reader of the fantasy genre, but for some reason, never managed to find the time for Peter Beagle in the past – the only words of his I had read before Christmas last year, were quotes from Beagle which were included on the covers of various fantasy novels, in which he enthusiastically endorsed the work of other authors…
(such as one of my all time favourite fantasy novels, The Shape Changer's Wife, by Sharon Shinn – Beagle is also a fan….)
Similarly, I devoured a great many 80s fantasy flicks on home video when I was growing up… The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Highlander, Legend, Conan The Barbarian, The Neverending Story, Return To Oz and Willow were all staples of my childhood – though I must concede most of them look very silly now, I still have a certain fondness for them…. but The Last Unicorn somehow managed to pass me by….
So, when I received The Last Unicorn as a Christmas present, I must confess that I felt a certain amount of wariness – I have friends who cite it as being one of the greatest fantasy novels ever written, and say that the movie version is just as good, if not actually BETTER than the source material…. but in each and every case these are people who first experienced The Last Unicorn as children, and I know from experience that nostalgia often makes one see the past through a rose tinted lense….
My brother's girlfriend had determined that I would enjoy The Last Unicorn because of it's thematic similarities to the other 80s fantasy stories listed above, that I enjoyed as a youngster and still enjoy very much to this day…. but the thing is, I doubt that I would enjoy them quite so much if it weren't for the nostalgia factor, which makes me more forgiving of their flaws than a child of today might be…. I would be reading/viewing The Last Unicorn as a 29 year old male, without any personal nostalgia attached to it… I wondered, would this make me appreciate the story more, or less?
The story opens in an enchanted forest, where it is always springtime, owing to the fact that a unicorn resides there… said unicorn (we are never told her name, if she even has one) overhears a conversation between two hunters who are passing through, in which they let slip that her species has been driven to the point of extinction….
The Unicorn decides to leave the cosy confines of her lilac wood for the first time in ages (years? decades? centuries? Since Unicorns are immortal they often lose track of time), resolving to find out what happened to the rest of her kind, and help them out if she can… she hasn't ventured far before she encounters a singing butterfly (in this universe butterflies can speak in the same way that parrots can) who cryptically recounts a tale of Unicorns being rounded up en masse by a sinister Red Bull and herded off to a faraway land (and no, The Red Bull did not give them wings) …
The Unicorn continues on, undeterred, and is abducted by Mama Fortuna's Travelling Sideshow, in which she is exhibited as a freak. There she is befriended by an incompetent magician named Schmendrick, who is feeling disillusioned by his huckster lifestyle and eventually frees her, on the condition that he be allowed to join her quest and thereby prove himself as a man of real worth.
Over the course of their journeying, a third member is added to the party… the reader is introduced to Molly Grue, shortly after an inept band of outlaws (of which she is a member) attempt to rob Schmendrick and our horned heroine… but she too is disillusioned by her current lifestyle, relegated to the role of cook/housewife to a loutish wannabe Robin Hood type named Captain Cully… and she too joins the quest in order that she may lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life…
Their journey eventually leads to the barren lands of the embittered and insane King Haggerd, who it turns out has rounded up all the unicorns for himself, because to gaze upon their beauty is the only thing that can bring joy into his jaded heart.
In order that she might evade capture by The Red Bull and inconspicuously insinuate herself into King Haggerd's court, Schmendrick transforms The Unicorn into a human woman… however, this further complicates matters, as she finds herself drawn to the King's adopted son, Prince Lir… eventually she is forced to choose between the transitory happiness of mortal love, and the completion of her quest…
The Last Unicorn is an oddly introspective fantasy story. The narrative, in many respects, follows the archetypal episodic quest formula – with the naive protagonist called away from a tranquil rural idyll, compelled to go on a long and rambling journey to a dark faraway land, collecting colourful sidekicks along the way and confronting a series of obstacles impeding his/her progress…
But Beagle doesn't spend much time fleshing out the social/environmental intricacies of this medieval fantasyland (unlike other fantasy authors such as JRR Tolkien and Robert Jordan, who wallow in such detail)… in fact, his book is rather short on descriptive passages, and he deliberately introduces anachronistic details for comedic effect (for instance, Captain Cully and his band of not-so-merry-men are seen eating tacos, and The Butterfly sings fragments of show tunes from centuries into the future) …the emphasis here is placed on the characters' emotional development, and an ironic examination of the petty foibles of human nature generally.
For although the characters are cut from very familiar cloth, they are all imbued with a psychological depth that ensures they register as something more than mere stereotypes, and it is their flaws as much as their virtues that make them so endearing…. The Unicorn begins the story as haughty and oddly aloof from the world around her, motivated in her quest more by boredom and curiosity than any deeper, compassionate imperative… she isn't a very likable protagonist initially, but her alien thought processes, the odd way in which her mind prioritises things, makes her fascinating to read about… and over the course of the novel she comes to understand the concept of empathy, and develops a less myopic worldview… I'm used to reading fantasy stories in which unicorns are depicted as angelic beings of pure goodness, I was taken aback by the psychological and moral complexity here…
Similarly, the antagonists are surprisingly complex figures… Haggerd emerges as a pitiful, hauntingly tragic figure rather than an imposing, menacing villain… he's an old man stuck in the possessive and narcissistic mindset of a spoilt child, a man who has enough intellectual nous to realise that his actions are morally wrong, but does not have the self-control to reign in his base desires… there's also something of a tragic aura to Mama Fortuna and Captain Cully, both of whom choose to live as frauds rather than accept their own limitations, and concoct elaborate lies to justify their own greed and lust for glory – as much to themselves as to other people.
Schmendrick is a character that I expected to fulfill the role of bungling comic relief, his very name being a yiddish word for "fool"… but he's another character who surprised me with his depth… though incompetent at his chosen craft, he is much smarter than he first appears, possessing an astute understanding of human nature and a dryly cynical wit. Although Beagle gets considerable comic milage out of the ways in which Schmendrick's various spells backfire, it's his deadpan, sarcastic comments on the caprices of human nature that brought the most smiles to this reader's face.
Of all the characters, Molly and Lir probably come the closest to fulfilling traditional fantasy archetypes… but they both possess an ironic, postmodern self-awareness of their position in life, they end up resisting, and ultimately rejecting, the traditionalist roles that their society (and the conventions of fantasy fiction) would assign to them.
Beagle's novel is occassionally a bit smug and smartass in it's self-awareness of genre tropes, and I could've used a bit more exposition early on
(for instance, the full extent of The Unicorn's powers are not explained from the very beginning… and there are times when The Unicorn uses one of her powers to get out of tricky situations, a power which the reader was not informed she possessed up until then… maybe I'm just not up on Unicorn-lore and Beagle just figured he wouldn't have to explain it because most people already know Unicorns can do these things… but I just thought to myself "well isn't it just convenient that she happens to have that power and can use it to escape")
The 1982 animated film from Rankin/Bass Studios is, for better and for worse, a very faithful adaptation of the novel – almost scene for scene and word for word, in fact
(as you would expect given the fact that Beagle himself wrote the screenplay)
None of the novel's darker themes or violent sequences are toned down, and all of the intellectual and erudite dialogue remains intact… this is a very sophisticated, adult screenplay…
But how many adults will want to sit through an animated film with unicorns in it? And I do wonder if kids today will be scared to death by some of the darker moments of the story, or bored by the high falutin' philosophical discussions…. although I'm sure my 80s self, the kid who lapped up such freaky and high-minded fantasy films as The Dark Crystal and The Neverending Story, would've really loved this too. It's all too easy to underestimate the thinking capacity of children, and I'm sure there are many viewers, young and old alike, who will appreciate the fact that The Last Unicorn is an animated film that doesn't treat it's audience like morons.
The actual animation hasn't exactly aged well, and I do wonder what modern audiences, especially kids spoilt by the CG of Pixar and Dreamworks, who take such advanced cartoons for granted, will make of this…. the backgrounds are very beautifully designed and finely detailed, but also extremely static… and when the characters move, they have a tendency to strike a series of stock poses over and over again.
The limitations of the animation didn't really bother me when I was watching it, I was too wrapped up in the story, and in it's own antiquated way, it's quite beautiful… but I'm a child of the 80s, and I do wonder if younger viewers would be so forgiving…
Another thing that hasn't exactly aged well is the soundtrack, featuring songs written by "love him or hate him" songwriter Jimmy Webb (of "Wichita Lineman", "The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress", "Highwayman" and "MacArthur Park" fame) and performed by mellow folk-rock group, America ("A Horse With No Name" and "Tin Man" being their principle claims to immortality)… I've never been a fan of America, they are so damned relaxed that they make The Eagles seem perky in comparison, and I generally prefer my rock stars on the bombastic side…. and Webb can be a very clever songwriter, but sometimes he's so determined to show off his own cleverness that he overwrites and, funnily enough, ends up coming across as stupid ("MacArthur Park" being the best example of this).
The songs in The Last Unicorn drifted over me like a soft, cool breeze – they serve as pleasant background ditties for our heroes' wanderings, and Webb is on his best behaviour lyrically speaking, no glaringly pretentious metaphors – they're kinda soothing and happy when you are in the act of listening to them… but they leave no lasting impression on the mind… I'm struggling to recall much of the songs as I am writing this. Rather typical of America's output, then.
Still, even if the songs are largely forgettable, at least there is nothing glaringly awful, I suppose that's something to be thankful for.
And even if the music is somewhat bland, the voice acting does lend some gravitas to the proceedings. A lot of modern animated films recruit well-known celebrities to voice the main characters, and said celebrities don't take the job seriously, they just goof off and play themselves, resulting in characters that come across more as caricatures (the Shrek movies are the nadir of this trend, in my opinion – it's the number one reason I can't stand them)
The Last Unicorn boasts some well known names – Mia Farrow (as The Unicorn), Alan Arkin (as Schmendrick), Angela Lansbury (as Mama Fortuna), Christopher Lee (as King Haggerd) and Jeff Bridges (as Prince Lir) but they all make a genuine effort to subvert their own personalities and get under the skin of the characters they are playing. When the characters opened their mouths, I always heard the voice of the characters – I wasn't taken "out of the moment" and never thought that I was hearing the voice of a celebrity goofing off.
Ultimately, neither the book nor the film really lived up to the hype surrounding them… I wouldn't say that the book is one of the greatest fantasy stories ever written and the film certainly doesn't stand up as one of the greatest fantasy movies of all time… but they are both unusually intelligent, thought-provoking and heartwarming works of art that are worth the time to check out. If you don't go in expecting to be blown away by a timeless masterpiece, then you'll probably be able to appreciate this story's rather quaint charms.


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The LRA is one of the most violent armed groups in Central Africa and its leader Joseph Kony, who has evaded capture for two decades, is wanted for alleged crimes against humanity.
Henry Okello Oryem, the Ugandan foreign minister, said: "We're delighted by the announcement by President Obama, but you will appreciate that we wished that what is happening now had happened 20 years ago.
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You ever wonder why there are so few African Americans at your pro-gun event? For many shooters in the black community gun ownership makes them a pariah. They deal with gun bigotry, cultural alienation and a lack of support. Let me illustrate one case with a guy named Phil and his family.
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Game Preview – Game 5: The No Way, Jose Land Sharks @ Your New Jersey Devils
In their only matchup of the season, tonight the San Jose Sharks will take on the New Jersey Devils.
Big stories are stemming from the game tonight, including Colin White's return to New Jersey. As you may remember, White was bought out by the Devils during the off-season to free up salary cap space. The question is, when White steps onto the ice, will he be booed or applauded for his time here in NJ?
On the injury front, Martin Brodeur has been sidelined due to his injured shoulder. Brodeur has said that it is getting better, and he hopes to travel with the team in the upcoming road trip. Due to this injury, Johan Hedberg will make his third start of the season. Currently, Hedberg has been standing on his head…berg, while in goal. He has a 3-0 record with a 1.41 GAA. Dressing as the backup tonight will be rookie Keith Kinkaid. Coach Pete DeBoer stated he hates having players on the bench that he doesn't use. With back-to-back games tonight and tomorrow, at Pittsburgh, it IS possible that Keith Kinkaid could start tomorrow night. Only time will tell.
Meanwhile, the Devils have not played a single game since last Saturday in Nashville. After the great comeback victory, the Devils had five long days off in between that game and tonight's game. Can the Devils still ride the momentum of their three game winning streak? Or will these days off come back to hurt them? Ilya Kovalchuk hopes to keep leading the way for the Devils. He has been averaging just over 27 minutes per game, which put him fourth in the NHL. While it's fourth in the NHL overall, it's first among forwards. He currently leads the team in points (4) and is tied with Zach Parise for the team lead in goals (2).
Coach DeBoer will be making one lineup change tonight compared to the last game at Nashville. Despite his fight having sparked the comeback, Cam Janssen will be the healthy scratch on offense, and Mark Fraser will be the healthy scratch on defense. Lines were altered during the Nashville game, and they remained the same way during practice the past couple of days.
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Tonight is Hockey Fights Cancer night at Prudential Center. For more information on what will be going on throughout the arena tonight, check out this post.
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Hockey Fights Cancer Night at The Rock
Tonight at the Prudential Center, as the Devils host the San Jose Sharks, and in several other NHL arenas across the United States, hockey fans worldwide can unite in a fight that goes beyond fists and gloves. I'm sure by now most of us have seen or heard the public service announcements and print flyers featuring several NHL stars urging us to "join the fight" against cancer by supporting the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
To promote the month-long initiative, each of the 30 NHL teams has dedicated one night in October as "Hockey Fights Cancer" Awareness Night. Ours is tonight! There will be several things happening tonight at the Prudential Center to benefit Hockey Fights Cancer and to encourage those who have been affected firsthand by the disease. The National Anthem will be sung by Samantha Dango, a cancer survivor's daughter. Young patients and other children affected by the disease from the Devils' and Prudential Center's local hospital partners (the Barnabas Health System, Atlantic Health System, St. Joseph's Healthcare System and Holy Name Medical Center) have been invited to attend tonight, some of whom will be participating in Zamboni rides during intermission.
The Devils will once again hold a Mystery Puck sale to benefit Hockey Fights Cancer. Each signed puck will be gift-bagged so that you don't know whose signature you have received until after you buy it. The pucks will go on sale in the main concourse when the doors open. Be sure and arrive early to reserve your place in line for this fun and worthwhile opportunity.
In addition, collections will be taking place for donations at entrance points throughout The Rock. Hockey Fights Cancer merchandise will be on sale tonight at the Devils Den. Devils' coaching staff and broadcasters will be wearing ties, hats, jackets, and other official apparel. The Hockey Fights Cancer PSAs will be aired throughout the evening, some featuring Devils players. Devils and Prudential Center staff will be wearing Hockey Fights Cancer pins and lavender ribbons to show their support. The Devils homepage and social media pages will all keep with the Hockey Fights Cancer theme. All proceeds from tonight's events will be donated back to the Devils' and Prudential Center's local hospital partners.
Hockey Fights Cancer was founded in December 1998 by the NHL and NHL Players' Association as a way to raise money and awareness in cancer research, prevention, and care. The initiative has raised over $12 million so far. Hockey Fights Cancer is a part of the NHL's "Biggest Assist Happens off the Ice" campaign, which consists of several initiatives designed to address and improve social issues affecting people worldwide.
I'm sure we all know or know of somebody who has been affected by cancer. As we work and progress towards finding a cure for this disease, let's all remember that we are ALL on the same team. Devils Army, let's unite and fight against a common enemy. Tonight will definitely be a memorable, fun, and touching evening. I hope to see some of you there!


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A simple device for ensuring the addition of nitrogen inhibitors to urine patches from the cow during urination
This exciting - if slightly 'left-field' - invention has been gradually refined over a period of 6 years by Dr Bert Quin and aided more recently by Dr Peter Bishop of Bishop Research Ltd.
The 'Taurine' (Tail-Activated URine Incorporation of Nitrogen Extenders) device consists of a thin plastic tube, which is filled with pellets of nitrification and urease inhibitors, and perforated at the lower end. The top of the tube is attached to a locator ring near the top of the cow's tail, which is itself attached by a strap to a small glue-pad on the cows rump (similar in size to mating detectors). When the cow raises its tail to urinate, the tube hangs vertically from the ring, ensuring it intercepts at some point the urine stream. The urine dissolves and washes out some of the inhibitor at the lower end of the tube, allowing some to be incorporated into the urine and therefore onto the urine patch. The size of the perforations ensures that the appropriate amount of inhibitor is washed out by each urination.
Taurine devices are currently being feasibility-tested on a herd of cows near Feilding. The cows have quickly accepted the attachment, which have remained fastened for a month now, and are dispensing an acceptable quantity of N inhibitor. Looking good for a full-scale scientific test!
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"The awarding of a $9.5 million Public Good Fund grant to Ballance late last year, for research into improving N and P efficiency and the development of biological pest control methods hopefully reflects a great leap forward in attitude by Ballance.
While there is concern that the grant will be spent on a variety of 'dead-end' research topics, rather than truly promising areas for advancement, I sense, from public comments from Ballance staff recently, a real desire to make breakthroughs in nutrient efficiency. This is likely to be in part driven by Ballance's diversification into other areas such as animal feed and health products. An increasing proportion of farm nutrient input – and therefore nutrient loading on the environment – is coming from bought-in feed, at least on dairy farms. This in turn means we need to develop our understanding of what fertilisers and additives are going to be most effective to supplement these inputs, while minimising adverse effects on the environment. The days when all that mattered was maximising sales tonnages are finally over, I believe.
Group One looks forward to seeing in detail what research projects are initiated with the various research institutes and universities."


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"I can't break away I must have you every day/As regularly as coffee or tea/You've got me in your clutches and I can't get free/You're getting to be a habit with me"—Frank Sinatra
The tendencies both to adapt to a stable, average level of happiness and to feel dissatisfied are central in the romantic realm. Such tendencies underlie romantic compromises and they enable people to live at an average (and above) degree of romantic intensity, and to maintain their love while their circumstances of life are (at least) reasonable. So why are these tendencies so often subject to criticism?
Two built-in tendencies
"What happens when perfection isn't good enough?"—Scott Westerfeld, Pretties
Two major human tendencies that are central in the romantic realm are hedonic adaptation and feeling dissatisfied. Hedonic adaptation expresses our tendency to return to a relatively stable level of happiness after major positive or negative events have passed. The tendency to feel dissatisfied is expressed, for example, in desiring things that we don't like once we get them. These two built-in tendencies help us to avoid difficult emotional circumstances. Hedonic adaptation prevents us from repeated exposure to extreme romantic upheaval in which we cannot function, and the tendency to be dissatisfied prevents us from remaining in harmful circumstances. The two tendencies seem to be opposite: while in hedonic adaptation we maintain our habits and stability, the tendency to be dissatisfied makes us restless in our search for a better alternative. Should we then choose to let our partner become a habit, or should we prefer to be dissatisfied while searching for the best partner on earth? Optimal circumstances are those in which the two tendencies are combined. The question is whether such a combination is possible in romantic love. I believe it is.


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I love reading other people's posts on their blogs as much as I enjoy writing my own. However, I don't always find the time to read as much of them as I would like to so I would like to "pay it forward" in another way.
A fellow blogger Russell Ray Photos told me what he does is "camp" out on people's blogs for a period of time and read over all the old posts and this gave me an idea and I came up with the "Who's On The Blog Box…" feature.
Every so often I will share out one of the blogs I follow and why I like it so much.
So, the first person to star on The Blog Box is…Suzie81 Speaks.
Suzie has recently purchased her very own domain name suzie81speaks.com which is really cool. I'm sure she actually wanted suziesays.com but was too worried I would have accused her of copying steve-says.net. Only joking Suzie – yours is a dotcom whereas my one is its much poorer cousin dotnet so I am not worthy.
There are many reasons I like her blog but I think it's very much the case that she is very similar to myself. This is how she describes herself…
"I'm a thirty – two year old teacher from England. I live with The Bloke, a very patient man who has been my partner-in-crime for the last four years, and our three cats. I like my job, I like my life and I am gradually figuring out what I should be doing with my time!"
and me…
"I'm a thirty – five year old IT Trainer from Scotland. I live with Greg, a not-so patient man who has been my partner-in-crime for the last eight years, and our two cats. I like my job, I like my life and I am gradually figuring out what I should be doing with my time!"
I've not been blogging for long and at the start of the year when I was looking for lots of hints and tips, Suzie appeared to me with exactly all the advice I needed. So for all new bloggers I would really recommend looking at her Blogging Tips category.
When she writes posts such as Twelve Childhood Things That I Miss I can really relate to them, she has a great writing style that is so easy to read it's like I actually know her. She's just learned how to include animated GIFs in her posts and her choices really crack me up…
Her blog design itself is, and this is by no means intended to offend, so simple and it just lets the posts speak for themselves. Quite often I see blogs that are cluttered with badges, awards and irritating backgrounds. I don't think there is any need for that personally.
Suzie has achieved something that I always hope to achieve every single time I start writing a post – Freshly Pressed. Congratulations on that and I'm sure I will get there one day…
I've recently became a Twitterer…Tweeter….Twat…? Suzie has encouraged me to keep on with that by favouriting some of my tweets so yet another reason to keep her on my Blog Box.
She has her own opinions that she's not afraid to share and she shares them with a good balance of humour and seriousness.
Thanks Suzie – I look forward to continuing to readyour blog!
To see previous Who's On The Blog Box… posts take a look at the archive or click on Who's On The Blog Box…in the category cloud on this page.