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Singapore named the world's most expensive city (BBC)
Singapore has topped 131 cities globally to become the world's most expensive city to live in 2014, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The city's strong currency combined with the high cost of running a car and soaring utility bills contributed to Singapore topping the list. It is also the most expensive place in the world to buy clothes. Singapore replaces Tokyo, which topped the list in 2013. Other cities making up the top five most expensive cities to live in are Paris, Oslo, Zurich and Sydney, with Tokyo falling to sixth place…However, not all Asian cities are tough on the wallet. India's major cities – including Mumbai and New Delhi – were found to be among the least expensive in the world.
Japan finance minister: Gathering facts on bitcoin, unsure whether crime involved (Reuters)
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso said on Tuesday that the government is still trying to figure out what has led to the collapse of the Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox and is not sure whether crime is involved. "We still have not had a clear grasp of the situation," Aso said in response to a reporter's question after a cabinet meeting. "(We) don't know if it was a crime or just a bankruptcy." Mt. Gox, once the world's biggest bitcoin exchange, filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan on Friday, saying it may have lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of the virtual currency due to hacking into its faulty computer system.
Mt Gox collapse could help Bitcoin, says US regulator (Telegraph)
"It's on the one hand a setback, on the other hand it will cause further improvements in this industry and some more regulatory involvement," Benjamin Lawsky, superintendent of New York's Department of Financial Services, told Reuters. "It's part of [a] shaking out," he said on the sidelines of a banking conference in the US.
Citigroup: U.S. Sought Information From Mexico Unit (WSJ)
The New York bank said Monday it received subpoenas from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and U.S. prosecutors, three days after the bank disclosed it had found allegedly fraudulent billings at its Mexico unit that cost it up to $400 million. A regulatory filing Monday disclosed that Citigroup and related parties—including the U.S. unit of its Mexico business, Banco Nacional de Mexico, or Banamex—have received grand-jury subpoenas issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts tied to anti-money-laundering requirements. Meanwhile, Citigroup's exposure to Russia and Ukraine came under the spotlight. The instability in the region hammered stocks and bank stocks in particular. Of major U.S. banks, Citigroup shares fell the most Monday, losing 2.1% to $47.61. So far this year, they are down 8.6%, also last among the big six U.S. banks.
Citigroup Joins JPMorgan in Seeing Trading-Revenue Drop (Bloomberg)
Citigroup finance chief John Gerspach said yesterday his firm expects trading revenue to drop by a "high mid-teens" percentage, less than a week after JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said revenue from equities and fixed income was down about 15 percent. If trading at the nine largest firms slumps that much, it would extend the slide from 2010's first quarter to 36 percent. "It sounds like more bloodletting on Wall Street," said Jeff Davis, a managing director for the financial-institutions group at advisory firm Mercer Capital in Nashville, Tennessee. "What we are seeing is a function of investors being scared of bonds because the math is bad. No one I talk to wants to take a chance adding bonds to the portfolio."
Australia: Snake eats crocodile after battle (BBC)
The incident at Lake Moondarra, near Mount Isa (Australia), was captured on camera by local residents on Sunday. The 10-ft snake, thought to be a python, coiled itself around the crocodile and the two struggled in the water. The snake later brought the dead crocodile onto land and ate it. Tiffany Corlis, a local author, saw the fight and took these pictures, which have been widely used in the Australian media. "It was amazing," she told the BBC. "We saw the snake fighting with the crocodile – it would roll the crocodile around to get a better grip, and coil its body around the crocodile's legs to hold it tight." "The fight began in the water – the crocodile was trying to hold its head out of the water at one time, and the snake was constricting it." "After the crocodile had died, the snake uncoiled itself, came around to the front, and started to eat the crocodile, face-first," she added. Ms Corlis said it appeared to take the snake around 15 minutes to eat the crocodile. The snake was "definitely very full," when it finished, she said.
As Prime Russian Trading Partner, Germany Appears Crucial to Ending Crisis (NYT)
Whether it is importing fuel from Gazprom or selling Mercedes-Benz to billionaire oligarchs, trade with Russia has played an important role in Germany's emergence as an economic superpower over the last decade. Germany is now heavily reliant on Russia for its energy needs, importing more natural gas from Russia than any other country in Europe. But Germany's enhanced status on the world stage — combined with the end of the commodity boom and the onset of economic stagnation in Russia — has also shifted the balance of power. Some analysts argue that it is Russia that has the most to lose if economic sanctions are ever imposed. This dynamic could offer insight into the role that the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, will play in any negotiations with the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin.
Behind the Preplanned Oscar Selfie: Samsung's Ad Strategy (WSJ)
Samsung Electronics spent an estimated $20 million on ads to run during breaks in the Academy Awards broadcast on Sunday night. But Samsung may have got more promotional mileage from Oscars host Ellen DeGeneres during the show itself. Ms. DeGeneres toyed with a white Samsung phone during the broadcast, including when she handed a Galaxy Note 3 to actor Bradley Cooper so he could take a "selfie" photo of himself and other stars including Brad Pitt, Meryl Streep, Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Lawrence surrounding the host…the Samsung stunt didn't come off without a hitch: many people were quick to note on Twitter that the Oscar host was also tweeting during the evening with rival Apple's iPhone. Samsung declined to comment about Ms. DeGeneres' iPhone usage…Samsung wasn't the only brand that got a big plug last night. Ms DeGeneres ordered pizza for some in the audience from Big Mamma's and Pappa's Pizzeria in Los Angeles. The boxes carried a Coca-Cola logo, which didn't advertise during the program. Rival Pepsi was an Oscar advertiser. "Big Mama's and Pappa's Pizzeria getting a thank-you note tomorrow," read a tweet sent out last night from Wendy Clark, Coca-Cola's senior vice president of integrated marketing communications.
Fed Lifts Veil Slowly on Bank Oversight in Era of Transparency (Bloomberg)
With the scheduled publication of annual stress-test findings in March, the Fed will for the first time describe how rising interest rates could affect the health of the nation's biggest banks. Last year, the Fed didn't disclose results of a similar test, even though the U.S. Treasury's Office of Financial Research had flagged interest-rate risk as the one code-red concern in the financial system. Almost four years after the Dodd-Frank Act gave the Fed unprecedented authority over the banking industry, Democrats and Republicans alike in Congress are demanding more communication on financial risk.
JPMorgan pays $400 million to settle with Syncora over toxic loans (Reuters)
The figure was included in a financial statement for 2013 issued by Syncora Holdings Ltd on Friday. Syncora had announced an agreement on February 24 but had not revealed the amount. Brian Marchiony, a spokesman for JPMorgan, declined on Monday to comment on the Syncora settlement. Syncora brought several cases against JPMorgan to recover losses on securities created and sold by the former Bear Stearns and Co and its EMC Mortgage affiliate. JPMorgan bought Bear Stearns in 2008. The bond insurer claimed the bank misrepresented the quality of loans underlying the securities and that it was deceived into insuring them.
New Jersey honor student sues parents for school fees after they cut her off at age 18 (NYDN)
An 18-year-old New Jersey honor student and cheerleader has been tossed from her parents' Lincoln Park home, but demands that her mother and father continue to pay her private high school and impending college costs — as well as her mounting lawyer fees, according to her lawsuit. Rachel Canning claims she's been out of her parents' home since her 18th birthday, Nov. 1, after her parents vowed to cut her off "from all support both financially and emotionally." But Sean and Elizabeth Canning say their "spoiled" college-bound daughter doesn't live by their house rules and left the home because she didn't like the law of the land — overseen by her father, a former Lincoln Park police chief…Canning filed suit last week and is scheduled to appear with her attorney, Tanya Helfand, at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Morristown Family Court.
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Snake, so powerful.
But Sean and Elizabeth Canning say their "spoiled" college-bound daughter doesn't live by their house rules and left the home because she didn't like the law of the land — overseen by her father, a former Lincoln Park police chief…
Up next: an unsuccessful reality TV pilot followed by an ill-considered p0rn video.
Europe isn't going to stand up the Russia. They have too much money at stake. As usual, they are leaving it to the US to clean up their sh!t.
"Rachel Canning, 18, claims her parents… stopped paying for her private high school, where she excelled as a cheerleader…"
Excelled as a cheerleader?! That's a euphemism if I've ever heard one.
The Mt Gox guy will be kneeling 23 hours a day in a 10 sq ft box if he goes to Japanese prison. He should have picked a Scandi country to run his biz.
"a teacher witnessed the teen and her mother engaged in a rough conversation that ended in a nasty way"
> Guy who has seen too many pornos
It's the end of the street as we know it. Decline in bond and equity trading– forex can't be doing that well either– what's left? Bitcoin derivative trading?
I'd take a bang sesh with Campisano and Canning any day…although her strong overbite leads me to believe there might be too much teeth involved.
-Guy who'd still take the chance anyway
You probably shouldn't take the chance on a girl where there would be too much teeth involved mate
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More hookers!
The US and Europe should set up a ruble trading account for the MT Gox guy and let him have a go at the Micex. The Ukrainian crisis would end quickly.
I would have bet on the croc. Makes me wonder what other animal battles I'd be totally wrong about.
Whose money do you think he "lost"? The Yakuza and Russian mob are playing rochambeau to see who gets first crack at him. He should have stuck to trading fantasy cards or whatever the fcuk Magic is.
Shazar versus cronut gets pretty ugly sometimes.
Cliches like stand up have no meaning in matters like this.
Rachel Canning living at the home of the father of a highschool classmate. What could ever possibly go wrong?
Living for free at the house of a classmate. About to turn eighteen. Hanging out topless on a hot summer night. Tight little panties that say Pink (inside). El Guesto entering through the front door with a camera. The female classmate joining with some melted butter and marshmallows…
That was a baby croc, not a fair fight.
long time coming..
securities and derivatives interrmediation is seldom value added, and more often extractive.
I suppose models like MS wealth managment will persist for a while, just bang em for a managment fee annually and hit the links.
Large companies, especially in Europe are even bringing M&A in house, correctly understanding that industry participants know the competition best.
"Viktor Pukarenko, a colonel on a Ukrainian military base, said he received an ultimatum to commit treason against his commanders at about 9 a.m. Monday.
That was when a fellow colonel in the uniform of Russia's Black Sea Fleet appeared unannounced at the base gate. The officer, he said, had a message from the flotilla's vice admiral.
"He said we must hand over all the weaponry on the base" to the fleet, said Col. Pukarenko. "He was reasonably polite."
He also came with job offers for the several hundred Ukrainian men and women working on the base, serving a group of fighter aircraft on a field outside Sevastopol, Col. Pukarenko said. They were invited to enlist in the Russian armed forces, where they would be tested and placed in jobs according to their specialties.
If they refused, the Russian colonel said they must leave Crimea within 24 hours, Col. Pukarenko said.
"I told him we would discuss this," Col. Pukarenko said. "We did, and then we told him no." A 4 p.m. deadline passed without incident, and the colonel never called again, he said. "
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She's an honor student; you can be damn sure there'll be some teeth involved.
Talk shit get dealt with.
– UBS Herpetology Quant
That one lucky Dad.
Amazing Dealbreaker/Bonobos mash-up: http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2014/03/03/bonobos-al…
Reading between the lines:
Girls lax: no mention of scholarship = scrub
Cheerleader: diminished mental capacity
Honor roll: if she had a 3.7-4.0 they would have said so. Also note, nothing about "headed to *top tier* college". Furthermore, nothing about SAT score. In short, an average slacker headed to Rutgers.Bird brain got acceptance letter to Rutgers, started boozing and popping molly (at least) with sluts at school, grades dipped severely, topping off lax bros who drive baby audis. I remember running trains in the dorm freshman year and I'd assume those young ladies who allowed the choo sesh to go down prob displayed similar characteristics to this nutjob in high school. I'm not paying $20-60k a year for my daughter to take narcotics and get plowed by the club lax squad for four years…and leave school with a fucking psychology degree.
I like that your first read out of all of this is her sub-par lax skills
Gorilla vs. CDO was a lose lose
Worst thing is that leaving school with a fucking degree doesn't even make you good at fucking.
We have obtained classified youtube evidence that it was Putin's snake who did it.
Specialization/comparative advantage is an important concept in trade and economics.
" plowed by the club lax squad for four years"
4 years? Look at those thighs, she'll exceed the lax bros weight limit after the first year
Suing your Dad to pay for Villanova tuition is the NKI.
Crimea river.
Man versus frog
Maybe. If she is a runner it is acceptable. As long as they are diligently shaved.
orca v great white http://youtu.be/K9I_DcSbZjI


text: A Contest of Equals In this duel to the death, both predator and prey are well prepared. Both lions and buffalo have evolved physical features and behaviors designed to help them survive in a highly competitive environment. Indeed, some features may have evolved specifically to counter evolutionary advances by competitors: cooperative hunting by lions, for instance, may have evolved to defeat defenses such as herding. Below, we take a brief look at a few of these offsetting characteristics: Teamwork vs. Strength To overcome an adult buffalo's amazing strength and formidable defenses, lions gang up, working together to bring down their meal. Hunter vs. Herd To keep predators such as lions at bay, buffalo have evolved carefully choreographed herding habits. Traveling together not only makes it harder for an attacker to single out a target, but allows the herd to put their most vulnerable members inside the group, protected by sharp-horned guards. Speed vs. Stamina A buffalo may not be as fast as a sprinting lion, but they have a lot more stamina. In a war of attrition, a buffalo can often outlast a tiring lion. Strong Jaws vs. Sharp Horns A lion can use its powerful jaws to clamp a buffalo's windpipe closed in a heartbeat -- but only if it can first get by those heavy, sharp horns, which can kill or maim an attacker with a single toss of the head. Sharp Claws vs. Tough Hides A lion's claws can tear and puncture, but a buffalo's thick, tough hide is made to take a beating. Indeed, many buffalo bear scars from lion attacks that they have survived. |

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25,000 Transcribed Texts From 1473-1700 Published Online
The University of Michigan Library, the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries and ProQuest have made public more than 25,000 manually transcribed texts from 1473-1700 — the first 200 years of the printed book. Full text access. Multiple format downloads, including ePUB. Or just download the entire corpus. [more inside]
"It's hard to stay away from religion when you mess with acid."
Robert Stone, Novelist of the Vietnam Era and Beyond, Dies at 77 [New York Times]
"Robert Stone, who wrote ambitious, award-winning novels about errant Americans in dangerous circumstances or on existential quests — or both — as commentary on an unruly, wayward nation in the Vietnam era and beyond, died on Saturday at his home in Key West, Fla. He was 77.[more inside]
The crash team entering the delivery room was the first sign
The specialists began to use terms such as "quality of life" to describe all the things she was likely to be without. My husband, Michael, realized it was going to be nearly impossible to pry me away from her bedside. He asked what he could bring me from home: a change of clothes, sweater, food, or something to read? I asked him to bring me anything by Anne McCaffrey."Changes Without Notice" is one reader's personal essay about discovering a book at just the right moment. An afterword in Dragonwriter says a little more about how things turned out. [Via and previously.]
"If you can read you can cook. You can always feed yourselves..."
Kent Haruf, 'a great writer and a great man', dies aged 71 [The Guardian]
"Pan Macmillan, Haruf's UK publisher, said that the novelist died on Sunday 30 November, praising his "beautifully restrained, profoundly felt novels" which it said "reflected a man of integrity, honesty and deep thoughtfulness"."
Far beyond "every good boy does fine"
Music Theory for Musicians and Normal People Toby W. Rush's "Music Theory for Musicians and Normal People" covers a massive range of topics like pitch, rhythm, scales, intervals, and harmonics. The online book itself is arranged as a collection of about 50 PDFs that offer diagrams, notes, and tips for everything music theory related. [more inside]
"Once there was a tree . . . "
'The Giving Tree': Tender Story of Unconditional Love or Disturbing Tale of Selfishness?
Anna Holmes and Rivka Galchen reconsider Shel Silverstein's classic, published 50 years ago.
"How to Keep Your Cat, c. 1470"
If you have a good cat and you don't want to lose it, you must rub its nose and four legs with butter for three days, and it will never leave the house. [more inside]
Let's talk about margins
"This is a book for both the new and experienced reader."
Deep Chords: Haruki Murakami's 'Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage' [New York Times] Patti Smith reviews Haruki Murakami's latest novel. Book Trailer
The Digitized Medieval Manuscripts App
The DMMapp (Digitized Medieval Manuscripts App) is a website that links to more than 300 libraries in the world. Each one of these contains medieval manuscripts that can be browsed for free. The DMMapp is a product of Sexy Codicology, an independent project focused on medieval illuminated manuscripts and social media. It maintains a great blog about medieval manuscripts, especially those that are available online.
"I think it was such a fluke that I got published at all,"
You Are Now Entering the Demented Kingdom of William T. Vollmann: [The New Republic] Home to goddesses, dreams, and a dangerously uncorrupted literary mind.
The Proceedings of the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery
The Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery is an annual weekend conference discussing food, its history, and culture. Since 1981 the papers presented at the Symposium have been collected into a conference volume called the Proceedings of the Oxford Symposium on Food and Cookery, most of which have been made available for free in their entirety via Google Books. Each volume consists of about 25-40 papers surrounding the theme of that year's Symposium (e.g. Eggs, Authenticity, or The Meal). [more inside]
Oxford University Press Celebrates National Library Week
In honor of National Library Week, Oxford University Press is making all of its non-journal products available online for free for the week of April 13th-19th, 2014. This includes the Oxford English Dictionary and the Oxford Handbook series. [more inside]
The "Community" Weblog
Classic Book Titles with Sarcastic Quotation Marks [SLListicle]
"The neighborhood has all gone t' hell"
Visiting the Big Apple? "Don't ask a pedestrian where a certain street is. He is usually too busy to stop, and if polite enough to stop, won't know. No New Yorker knows anything about New York." And another kind reminder: "Don't gape at women smoking cigarettes in restaurants. They are harmless and respectable, notwithstanding and nevertheless. They are also smart." Advice from Valentine's City of New York: A Guide Book, published in 1920. [more inside]
Your tax dollars at work
The book on Wood-Frame House Construction (with diagrams) is brought to you by the USDA Forest Service. Here is the full online index of USDA Agriculture Handbooks. They're public domain. [more inside]
Your desert island reading list. Now with affiliate links!
The New York Review of Books turns 50
In February 1963, a new publication took advantage of the New York City printers strike and launched with a daring editorial: It does not, however, seek merely to fill the gap created by the printers' strike in New York City but to take the opportunity which the strike has presented to publish the sort of literary journal which the editors and contributors feel is needed in America.
The New York Review of Books is now 50. [more inside]
Andrew Wylie on publishing
"Not very many people read. Most of them drag their knuckles around and quarrel and make money. We're selling books. It's a tiny little business. It doesn't have to be Walmartized." Superagent Andrew Wylie, who represents Martin Amis, Salman Rushdie, Elmore Leonard, and Philip Roth, among others, talks about the future of publishing, his on-again-off-again relationship with Amazon, and "effete, educated snobs who read," with the New Republic.
"Publishing is tremendously susceptible to the availability heuristic"
What Is the Business of Literature?
Publishing is a word that, like the book, is almost but not quite a proxy for the "business of literature." Current accounts of publishing have the industry about as imperiled as the book, and the presumption is that if we lose publishing, we lose good books. Yet what we have right now is a system that produces great literature in spite of itself. We have come to believe that the taste-making, genius-discerning editorial activity attached to the selection, packaging, printing, and distribution of books to retailers is central to the value of literature. We believe it protects us from the shameful indulgence of too many books by insisting on a rigorous, abstemious diet. Critiques of publishing often focus on its corporate or capitalist nature, arguing that the profit motive retards decisions that would otherwise be based on pure literary merit. But capitalism per se and the market forces that both animate and pre-suppose it aren't the problem. They are, in fact, what brought literature and the author into being.[more inside]
Bolaño Dia 2013
Sunday, April 28, would have been Roberto Bolaño's 60th birthday. The Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona is holding an event that day, in conjunction with their recent exhibit of Bolaño's archive, to celebrate the life and work of the writer. Or if you're not in Barcelona, the celebration is #DiaBolaño on twitter. [more inside]
"His writing is not about something; it is that something itself."
In theory: the unread and the unreadable - "We measure our lives with unread books – and 'difficult' works can induce the most guilt. How should we view this challenge?"
Rewarding The Poison Pen
The Omnivore's Hatchet Job of the Year rewards "the angriest, funniest, most trenchant book review of the past 12 months," with the winning critic taking home a golden hatchet and a year's supply of potted shrimp. 2013's winner: Camilla Long, for her devastating review of Rachel Cusk's divorce memoir, Aftermath. Among other things, she described it as a nasty, bizarre memoir written by a "brittle little dominatrix and peerless narcissist." (Via) [more inside]
The Bookstore Strikes Back
Ann Patchett opened a new independent bookstore in Nashville, despite being told that books are dead.
The shocking news that Goldman Sachs is greedy
"Twenty five years ago I quit a job on Wall Street to write a book about Wall Street. Since then, every year or so, UPS has delivered to me a book more or less like my own, written by some Wall Street insider and promising to blow the lid off the place, and reveal its inner workings, and so on. By now, you might think, this game should be over. The reading public would know all it needed to know about Wall Street, and the publishing industry would be forced to look to some other industry for shocking confessions from insiders. Somehow this isn't the case."
Highlighting forgotten, neglected, abandoned, forsaken, unrecognized, unacknowledged, overshadowed, out-of-fashion, under-translated writers.
Hari Krugman
"There are certain novels that can shape a teenage boy's life. For some, it's Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged; for others it's Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. As a widely quoted internet meme says, the unrealistic fantasy world portrayed in one of those books can warp a young man's character forever; the other book is about orcs. But for me, of course, it was neither. My Book – the one that has stayed with me for four-and-a-half decades – is Isaac Asimov's Foundation Trilogy, written when Asimov was barely out of his teens himself. I didn't grow up wanting to be a square-jawed individualist or join a heroic quest; I grew up wanting to be Hari Seldon, using my understanding of the mathematics of human behaviour to save civilisation." [Paul Krugman: Asimov's Foundation novels grounded my economics]
"I often read dozens of books simultaneously."
My 6,128 Favorite Books - "Joe Queenan on how a harmless juvenile pastime turned into a lifelong personality disorder."
What Kind of Book Reader Are You?
Books, book bindings, and the death of the book
Ever since something was invented to replace it, people have been predicting the end of the book:
The Death Of The Book Through The Ages [more inside]
50 Shades of #808080
By late May, more than ten million copies of E.L. James's Fifty Shades trilogy, an erotic romance series about the sexual exploits of a domineering billionaire and an inexperienced coed, had been sold in the United States, all within six weeks of the books' publication here. This apparently unprecedented achievement occurred without the benefit of a publicity campaign, formal reviews, or Oprah's blessing, owing to a reputation established, as one industry analyst put it, "totally through word of mouth." [Grey Area: How 'Fifty Shades' Dominated the Market]
Reading Along the Lines
Underground New York Public Library, a photo tumblr of NYC Subway riders and the books they read.
This Is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike' by Augusten Burroughs
This is How: Proven Aid in Overcoming Shyness, Molestation, Fatness, Spinsterhood, Grief, Disease, Lushery, Decrepitude & More. For Young and Old Alike. is Augusten Burroughs' new self-help book (reviews here, here, and here), one which scorns the genre cliches of goal-setting and affirmations in favor of a hard-nosed philosophy of self-honesty based on lessons learned from his own background of abuse, neglect, and rape. In an interview with CNN, he gives snippets of his views on subjects like the harm of people "clinging to a dream which maybe they don't actually have the talent to do", suicide ("it doesn't release you, it adds a new layer of horror") and the quest for thinness ("the brain is magnificent and to focus on your gastrointestinal track is a complete waste"). (previously)
"...for the next tour, I'll either be calm and collected or nervous with a dangerously out-of-control boner."
All Hallow's Read: because there aren't enough traditions that involve giving books
"This Halloween, give somebody a scary book, to read. That's it. That's the idea. It's going to be a tradition." It's an idea Neil Gaiman came up a year ago. It's called All Hallow's Read, with a website and everything, which has book recommendations of all sorts, plus stickers, bookmarks, cards, and a small story you can print off, as well as a poster contest for next year's event. [more inside]
We are all a bunch of Winnie the Poohs
The End of the Story
Before Robert Jordan passed away, he dictated the ending of his Wheel of Time" series. This was just another bump in the rocky saga of the series. [more inside]
The Cartoon Guide to Life, the Universe, and Everything
Larry Gonick is a veteran American cartoonist best known for his delightful comic-book guides to science and history, many of which have previews online. Chief among them is his long-running Cartoon History of the Universe (later The Cartoon History of the Modern World), a sprawling multi-volume opus documenting everything from the Big Bang to the Bush administration. Published over the course of three decades, it takes a truly global view -- its time-traveling Professor thoroughly explores not only familiar topics like Rome and World War II but the oft-neglected stories of Asia and Africa, blending caricature and myth with careful scholarship (cited by fun illustrated bibliographies) and tackling even the most obscure events with intelligence and wit. This savvy satire carried over to Gonick's Zinn-by-way-of-Pogo chronicle The Cartoon History of the United States, along with a bevy of Cartoon Guides to other topics, including Genetics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, The Environment, and (yes!) Sex. Gonick has also maintained a few sideprojects, such as a webcomic look at Chinese invention, assorted math comics (previously), the Muse magazine mainstay Kokopelli & Co. (featuring the shenanigans of his "New Muses"), and more. See also these lengthy interview snippets, linked previously. Want more? Amazon links to the complete oeuvre inside! [more inside]
Just Write It!
Fans of George RR Martin's "The Song of Ice and Fire" series are eagerly awaiting "A Dance With Dragons", the next book. This anticipation has led to hostility from some fans as to Martin's work ethic and the manner in which he spends his personal time.
SLRP (R=reddit). PDF Paradise!
A First Time for Everything
She has bid farewell to a thousand heroes with only a twinge of sadness
iStockPhoto + Photoshop + Books
Cover clones are examples of books using the same cover art or stock photos. See also: Copycat Covers, Reusable Cover Art, and The Dangers of Stock Photography.
Modernist Cuisine in 6 Volumes
Modernist Cuisine, a 2400-page, 6-volume lavishly-illustrated and highly-anticipated $625 list price set (available for pre-order) by authors Nathan Myhrvold, Chris Young, and Maxime Bilet, expounds a deeply scientific and avant-garde take on cooking techniques and been praised as the most important cookbook of the last 10 years. Its burger recipe. Its kitchen.
"Bent and juxtaposed in ways that present the tension and dynamics of staged drama."
In praise of reading and fiction
Fiction is more than an entertainment, more than an intellectual exercise that sharpens one's sensibility and awakens a critical spirit. It is an absolute necessity so that civilization continues to exist, renewing and preserving in us the best of what is human. [PDF] [more inside]
Scary Sketches to Glimpse in the Dark
Nearly three decades ago, folklorist Alvin Schwartz published Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the first of three horror anthologies that would go on to become the single most challenged book series of the 1990s. But most of the backlash was against not the stories themselves (which were fairly tame), but rather the illustrations of artist Stephen Gammell. His bizarre, grotesque, nightmarish black-and-white inkscapes suffused every page with an eerie, unsettling menace. Sadly, the series has since been re-issued with new illustrations by Brett Helquist, of A Series of Unfortunate Events fame. Luckily for fans of Gammell's dark vision, copies of the old artwork abound online, including in these three image galleries: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill Your Bones. Interested in revisiting the stories themselves? Then don't miss the virtual re-enactments of YouTube user MoonRaven09, or the dramatic readings of fellow YouTuber daMeatHook.
Dig Senalonga
Confessions of a Used Bookseller
Have you seen people at library book sales going over all the books with a barcode scanner? One of these folks reveals his methods and discusses his feelings about what he does.
We've come full circle people
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My iTunes library contains (1) purchased music from the iTunes Store and (2) music that is not from the iTunes Store (like mp3 files ripped from CDs). I am subscribed to iTunes Match. Furthermore I assume all (non-purchased) songs are correctly matched by iTunes Match.
In this situation, is my iTunes library completely replaceable by iTunes Match? I.e., when switching Macs, can I simply enable iTunes Match and not bother about migrating the iTunes Library folder?
My greatest concern is about iTunes LPs and digital booklets that were included with albums purchased from the iTunes Store will not show up again. Anyone who knows this for sure?
Update: I have just confirmed that digital booklets are indeed not available for re-download (neither through Purchases, nor via iTunes Match). It seems like I should manually import all booklet PDFs and then assign the right metadata (artist and album) to make sure they show up for the right album. Great, now I know why I'm paying for music again…


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For those chilly autumn mornings when it's still too early to brew a hot toddy, try a warm, steamy cup of tea steeped in hot cider instead of water. We especially like Earl Grey tea; the resulting combination is a lightly sweet, subtly tart drink that warms the senses.
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I am not an Earl Grey fan, but I steeped a teaspoon of loose-leaf Assam tea in a cup of hot cider for three minutes, then of course strained out the tea leaves. It was excellent.


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In addition, the developmental process that would have occurred in November and December of this year, will now take place this spring, culminating in a developmental lab production for Vineyard members.
This production has been reconceived and will be directed by Tony Award winner Michael Mayer, and will feature a new book by Peter Parnell based on the original by Lerner. The musical's noted songs include "Come Back to Me", "What Did I Have That I Don't Have?" "She Wasn't You" "Hurry! It's Lovely Up Here" "Melinda" and the title tune.
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TMH doctor receives new designation
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Certifying Commission in Medical Management recently designated Dr. J. Scott Ellis, chief of obstetrics at The Memorial Hospital in Craig, as a Certified Physician Executive, according to a news release from the hospital.
Ellis also completed his MBA in 2009, and was recently named as the hospital's next chief of staff, beginning in January 2011.
"We are very proud of Dr. Ellis's accomplishment," said George Rohrich, TMH chief executive officer, in the hospital's release. "It further demonstrates his commitment to excellence. We are excited about Dr. Ellis's impending leadership role with the other medical staff, as he brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to the organization."
The Certifying Commission in Medical Management awarded Ellis the Certified Physician Executive status based on educational achievements, a demonstrated stature as a physician and experience in the field of medical management, according to the news release.
The designation indicates that a "physician has achieved superior levels of professional excellence and management education, while also demonstrating effective knowledge and leadership skills," the hospital reported.
The Certifying Commission in Medical Management currently lists more than 1,000 Certified Physician Executives.
The commission is a national certifying body for physicians specializing in medical management, and a non-profit corporation chartered by the American College of Physician Executives to establish and maintain high standards required for physician executive certification.
The ACPE is the nation's largest organization of physicians in health care leadership. The college is recognized by the American Medical Association as the specialty society representing physicians in management, and holds a seat in the AMA House of Delegates.
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"Bare-feet attitude of nonchalance, charm, and sport" and "fresh, salty with a glow" were just two of the Resort notes supplied by Chloé designer Clare Waight Keller. Of course, one look at the collection is enough to surmise the same. The collection's focus was split between two overarching themes: fluid tailoring and a more feminine take on the label's signature sportif aesthetic. Katharine Hepburn-style wide-leg pants, rounded coat edges, and collarless blouses served as evidence to the former, while the noticeable abundance of white guipure lace, multicolored candy stripes, and pretty embroidered details certainly pointed to the latter. The accessories — including the C bags (Clare, Charlotte, and Carey), loose gold chains, neoprene boots, and T-strap wedges — bridged the gap between the two themes, and if nothing else, maintained the beautiful, laid-back vision of Waight Keller's Resort collection.
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Today is day ten of my quitting smoking. I have smoked for nineteen years; during that time I have "quit" more times than I like to think about. The longest I successfully quit was four months. I made it that far a couple of times. At four months you have all of the nicotine out of your system; you're over any physical withdrawals; it's just you and your head. In a way, the you-against-you part is worse than the very real symptoms (which can be summed up as something like a severe case of the flu with an added dose of anger.)
Yesterday I tried to write about smoking. Writing about it made me want a cigarette so badly I had to stop. I started having these pornographic flashes of a box of American Spirits lying seductively next to the marble ashtray I bought at a thrift store-- the ashtray I have had for over a decade, the one I keep at my smoking station outside, you know, the cool ashtray I can't bring myself to get rid of now that "I've quit." When I gathered up my smoking paraphernalia to throw out, I paused at the ashtray and decided it's really pointless to throw it away when my smoker friends can still use it when they visit. I'm just being green. In reality, I know it's that internal jerk who likes to remind me of my past failures and also mention that it's way too cool of an ashtray to have to replace.
See, this is the tough part about smoking: if it didn't kill, I would happily smoke until I died of natural causes at ninety-five. I love to smoke. Smoking has been there for me through it all. I have known smoking longer than many of my current friends. It has been more reliable than a few of my ex-boyfriends. When I am feeling a little too sad, a little too pissed, even a little too happy, a cigarette will always be there to take the edge off. Without my trusty friend, it's just me verses the world. And I hate those odds.
Her answer: "I have never felt like my old self again since I quit. I'm a different person now. I lost it when I quit. I didn't know how to drive without smoking, how to talk on the phone, how to write. Everything I did, I did with a cigarette. I went off the deep end for about a year. I had to relearn to live without smoking. I have not been the same since."
Great piece on the complexities of smoking. You're right - it takes the effin' edge off and don't we need that? Sigh. And then we die of something else anyway and what does it matter?
I was never a serious smoker. I was a binge smoker. That was me. When the urge hit, it hit big! Now I surf and sing...it's harder. I'll occsaionally allow an indulgence. Once ina blue moon. Then I'm back to not smoking.
But nothing replaces cigarettes. Nothing. Nothing feels quite the same way. It's like bacon. Untouchable.
Some years I spend more on the cures than the smokes themselves. Right there with you.
Although the urge to smoke still hits, it is less frequent and less intense. The biggest change for me is the feeling of freedom. I have been released. No longer is every plan hampered by thinking about when and where I can smoke.
The process I went through to quit rooted out so much of how and why smoking had such a strong hold - the thousand habits, the psychological crutches and the emotional numbing.
I've gone through some very heavy stress and didn't start smoking again - I'm free.
If you'd like to read about my quitting, it's here:
Great Post.
I had to check myself when a small part died inside of me seeing my parents smoke a different brand of smokes.
Great post by the way! Keep it up (the non-smoking).


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Photo Release -- Minnesota Crew And Sponsor Share In Submarine's First Meal Milestone
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 14, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII) welcomed the crew of the newest Virginia-class submarine, Minnesota (SSN 783), today as it moved aboard and enjoyed its first meal in the ship's galley. Sharing in the celebration were Ellen Roughead, the ship's sponsor, and her husband, former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead, who dined together with about 120 crew members in the ship's crew's mess.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://media.globenewswire.com/hii/mediagallery.html?pkgid=17604
The submarine is in the final stages of construction and testing at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, but today was all about the preparation of prime rib, shrimp scampi, rosemary roasted potatoes and Black Forest cake, to name just a few of the menu items prepared.
"I would go anywhere for this crew," Ellen Roughead said. "They are terrific, and it's fun to see all of the progress that has been made—and its enormous progress. It's also my first time aboard." Minnesota, the last of the block II Virginia-class submarines, is more than 96 percent complete and is on track to deliver in late spring. Construction began in February 2008, and Minnesota was christened on Oct. 27, 2012. The submarine's next significant construction milestone is initial sea trials, an aggressive series of operational tests that demonstrate the submarine's capabilities. "This is an exciting step forward in bringing life to Minnesota," said NNS Vice President of Submarines and Fleet Support Jim Hughes. "While there is work yet to be done, we look forward to working even more closely with the crew as they continue to take ownership of this magnificent vessel." Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) designs, builds and maintains nuclear and non-nuclear ships for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard and provides after-market services for military ships around the globe. For more than a century, HII has built more ships in more ship classes than any other U.S. naval shipbuilder at its Newport News Shipbuilding and Ingalls Shipbuilding divisions. Employing about 37,000 in Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana and California, HII also provides a wide variety of products and services to the commercial energy industry and other government customers, including the Department of Energy. For more information about HII, visit:- HII on the web: www.huntingtoningalls.com
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Hi Joe,
Richeyroo gives good advice. Just a few additional tips based on my experiences in Oman.
If you are based down in Sur, you may not find much of a market there for motorcycles. There are dealers in Muscat (Harley, Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha...not sure about Suzuki at this point, no BMW, no Triumph, no Ducati, no KTM). There is also a fair used market, with the main sources being the Dubizzle web site, the notice boards at Al Fair supermarkets in Muscat, and word of mouth. Only the Harley dealer seems to offer used bikes, and then only cruisers/choppers, if any.
Prices for motorcycles in Oman tend to be higher than US for new ones, and similar to US for used. Availability of certain makes and models is limited or nonexistent, so don't get fixated on a particular bike. An alternative is to go to Dubai where selection is 10 times greater. I bought a Moto Guzzi Stelvio there and had it transported to Oman for a reasonable price, and there is very low import duty because the countries are both part of "GCC".
If you buy a bike in Oman, chances are it will be emissions approved for Europe and not the US. So you can't ship it back to the US. That makes buying a used one a more sensible approach.
I ride with various guys here in Muscat. There is a Harley oriented club if you're into the weekend pirate lifestyle. I am not aware of another organized group.
As for the visa situation, you should insist that your wife's sponsor also get you a spouse visa. You can't renew that tourist visa indefinitely.
Enjoy your time here!
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For some reason when I try to reply to a pm every once and a while it will say banned but im clearly not so... I was wondering if anyone has run into any similar problems.
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Just PM Lord K about it. Hopefully he'll know what to do.
but hes not on and in case nobodies noticed i cant pm thats my problem. sorry if i seem rude but im a little bit ticked right now.
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Newman attends the premiere of Martin Scorsese's The Age of Innocence, September 1993. By Rick Maiman/Corbis Sygma.
Hard Act to Follow
An actor, director, activist, philanthropist, and ardent race-car driver, Paul Newman has lived in the public eye for more than half a century, and has somehow survived with his mystique intact. His 50-year marriage to Joanne Woodward is remarkable enough, but the real story has always been his spellbinding performances, in films from Hud and Cool Hand Luke to The Color of Money and Nobody's Fool. A dazzlingly handsome man who never felt entirely comfortable with his good looks, Newman specializes in portraying irresistible rogues. In real life, meanwhile, he plays the good guy, using his fame to support the causes he believes in. Here are some glimpses into Newman's life well lived. Related: "The Newman Chronicles," by Patricia Bosworth.


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NEW YORK – Jerry Jones told the Dallas media Thursday night he was "very confident" the Cowboys could pull off a stunning upset Sunday at Giants Stadium. But in an "exlusive" interview with the New York Post, Jerry apparently sang a much different tune. In a story headlined "Wary Jerry," the New York Post quoted […]
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NEWARK, N.J. – Injuries or not, Jerry Jones expects the Cowboys to be awfully fired Sunday afternoon at Giants Stadium. "You don't have to conjure up any reasons to dislike these guys," Jones said. "They took something away from us last year that was very important to us. That is all we need." Jones, of […]
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Witten sits again
Jason Witten didn't practice again Friday, all but assuring he won't be active Sunday at Giants Stadium. Cowboys coach Wade Phillips says Witten could play without having practiced and will make the trip to New Jersey, but all signs point to him sitting this one out. On a positive note, Anthony Henry (quad) practiced again, […]
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Jerry backs Johnson – again
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reitereated Thursday night that he thinks starting Brad Johnson at quarterback gives his injury-riddled team its best shot at upsetting the Giants on Sunday in the Meadowlands. Johnson struggled in last week's 13-9 win over Tampa Bay to make plays downfield. His lousy performance sparked speculation that the Cowboys could turn […]
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Henry to start; Witten questionable
The deep thigh bruise Anthony Henry suffered against Tampa Bay won't prevent him from starting at right corner Sunday at the New York Giants, Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said. Henry practiced for the second-straight day Thursday. Tight end Jason Witten (fractured rib) sat out the workout. Witten, who also missed Wednesday's practice, remains questionable. "I'm […]
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Wade Phillips reiterated Wednesday that Brad Johnson will start Sunday at the New York Giants. Phillips was also quick to say that there will be no quick hook if Johnson gets off to a slow start. "We're not going in the game saying, 'Hey, this guy's going. If he doesn't do anything, we're going to […]
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Tight end Jason Witten's broken rib prevented him from practicing Wednesday, a sign that points to him sitting out Sunday's game at the Giants. "Every time you breathe you feel it," Witten told reporters in Irving before the workout. " I've never had anything like this before." Cornerback Anthony Henry, who is also questionable with […]
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IRVING – Jerry Jones suggested Tuesday that sticking with Brad Johnson at quarterback will give the Cowboys the best chance to beat the New York Giants on Sunday. Wade Phillips' luke-warm endorsement of Johnson sparked speculation Monday that a switch at QB is being considered. But Jones suggested on his weekly radio show that Johnson's […]
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- The building does not have a 13th floor.
- The main retail entrance features a 3-story, 60-foot atrium, which is side lit for a more striking effect.
- Construction began on August 29, 1997.
- The ODS Tower's roofing system is a Carlisle fully adhered membrane.
- The top 17-floors of the tower hold 356,000 square feet of office space.
- The first half of the building consists of post-tensioned concrete slabs and beams with the second half featuring a steel frame structural system.
- The first two floors comprises of 32,600 square-feet of retail space.
- The tower has 4 levels of parking.
- The building has won "The Office Building of the Year" Award, Building Owners and Managers Association of Portland and Northwest Region, and EPA Energy Star Award in 2001.
- Originally, the building was to have been the 30-story, 460-feet Morrison Tower back in 1990. Referred to as "the building that took 10 years to build.".
- In late 2005, The ODS Tower was sold to Ashforth-Pacific, Inc. for $123 million.
- The Gerlinger Building and The Chambers buildings were once located on this site.
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What Do You Expect?
One Episcopalian joke observes that on the question of authority, Roman Catholics point to the Pope, Protestants to the Bible, and Episcopalians to the previous rector.
That line makes me smile. But truthfully, when it comes to people's expectations of the pastor—including job description, lifestyle, and even personality—every congregation is shaped by not only the Bible and their previous pastor, but also celebrity pastors, memories of childhood ministers, and every other pastor the members have ever known.
Consider: is a pastor supposed to be funny or serious, tough or tender, a scholar or an activist, a risk-taker or a guardian?
Everyone has expectations of the church leader. Some expect you to make decisions. Others expect you to wait till there's consensus. Others expect you to put everything up for a vote.
One pastor told me, "It is utterly impossible to meet the diverse expectations within a congregation. Rarely will they all be communicated to you. And even if they are, what two people expect may be mutually exclusive."
Another pastor agreed, "I find very few individuals with unrealistic expectations of the pastor—it's the composite image that gets to you. And rarely does anyone outside the pastoral family see the composite."
But expectations are part of any relationship. Every married couple has to adapt to differing expectations about how holidays are celebrated, how money is spent, how well trained children will be, and how much time to invest in everything from meal preparation to housekeeping to personal hobbies. These all have to be sorted, negotiated, and settled on.
Lots of elements make up the expectations for a pastor. In most cases, expectations don't need to be rejected as much as the role of pastor needs to be clarified or redefined.
"Some people expected me to be the Bible Answer Man," a pastor from Wisconsin told me. "But my job is not to bottle feed mature sheep but to help them feed themselves.
"A woman asked me what the Bible said about such and such. I told her I didn't have the slightest idea. She was aghast and wanted to know if I'd find the answer for her. I told her no. 'Why not?' she demanded.
"I explained that she was capable of finding out for herself. If I looked it up, it would take my time and she would probably forget my answer. If she looked it up, she would remember it better, and she could come and teach me. I asked if she knew how to look it up. She didn't.
"So I showed her the concordance in the back of her Bible, and I wrote down a website where she could search the Bible for key words. I showed her how to dig into the Bible for herself. She didn't get what she expected, yet in another way she did. A week later she came back and told me how she'd not only answered her own question, but she'd been able to find the answer to a friend's question about the Bible!"
Marshall Shelley is editor of Leadership Journal and an editorial vice-president of Christianity Today.
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One of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of paints in the Pacific Northwest, Parker Paint has been sprucing up interiors and exteriors since 1945. The company has evolved over the years to keep up with the latest advancements in painting technology. Among the multi-hued fruits of this evolution are weather-ready exterior paints, whose modern formulas scoff at the elements and prove ideal for realistic yet unflattering outdoor murals of the neighbors. With more than 1,600 shades to choose from, painters will find it nearly impossible to settle, like a bowl of jello during an earthquake. Luckily, customers can take advantage of the handy virtual decorator to narrow their choices and forecast what color schemes should be applied to which room, such as aquamarine themes for the exotic-fish room, bright primary colors for the inflatable fire escape, and a variety of yellows for a basement filled with antique butter churns.
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Im planning on lifting the rear 2 more inches from my 6" lift, might go more depending on how far i can get my front suspension while still being able to align properly.
Right now im sitting at 28" all around from bottom of the finder to the center of the hub. Id like to be at 30" all around. Today ill be cranking my coilovers to see if i can get that 30" up front. But the rear is another issue.
currently im running 2 add-a-leafs on my stock lift with a 3" block. I got a friend that will be helping me custom cut a 4" block out of aluminum, however i dont like bigger blocks and i think 4" will be my max. Im curious what others think about blocks. I am trying to avoid as much axle wrap as possible and i heard blocks give the most.
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KUALA LUMPUR: All forms of corporal punishment, including spanking, slapping, pinching, hair-pulling and whipping, are illegal and severely frowned upon in Sweden.
The Nordic country became the first to ban physical punishment against children under any circumstances, both at home and in school, on March 15, 1979.
Twenty-four other countries have also banned child punishment since then.
Sweden's Children and Parents Code does not carry any penalties but parents are liable to be jailed for between six months and 10 years, depending on the severity of the crime, under Section 5 of the Swedish Penal Code.
In one case in November 2010, a Swedish district court fined a couple US$10,650 (RM35,101) and nine months' jail for spanking three of their four children as part of their "parenting methods".
Former Council of Europe Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg was quoted in a 2009 report by non-governmental organisation Save the Children Sweden as saying the prohibition was a means of promoting non-violent methods of child-rearing and protecting their fundamental human right.
The report added that children with violent parents or poor emotional relationships with their caregivers were more likely to have serious psychosocial problems.
A 2000 study noted a reduction in juvenile cases since the introduction of the no-spanking law.
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19 As a loving hind and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; Be exhilarated always with her love. | 19 A loving doe, a graceful deer-- may her breasts satisfy you always, may you ever be captivated by her love. |
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My vet said I should not let my cat drink from the fish pond if it has blue-green algae in it. There's algae there, of course, but is blue-green algae common in circulating ponds? How can I identify it?
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The big concern with outside water is geardia and other parisites that live in water as a host. The alage will not hurt the cat. These bugs cause diarea and vomiting, fever and listlessnes. I do work for a vet and we see these things all the time in the summer months. Pond WATER my make them sick not the alage. |
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Hello, I am trying to make heimerdinger viable in TT. I need help on build and how to play.. I feel like Rylai's is a necessity to help kite, but the hardest part is being squishy while having to get close to throw a turret down in a team fight. Does Muramana work on turrets? And does Blackfire torch apply with his turrets? I feel like going health to survive in a fight really brings down heimers damage, and to bruisers it does nothing. I'm not sure if hieimer is viable to be honest. Any recommendations? I feel like heimers kit has the potential to wreck in TT against bruisers (long range poke, stun if they gap close, turrets that can slow..)
heim is kinda viable. I ususally rush athenes and blackfire for 40% cdr then get the rylais or a wooglets for survivability.
I played a game against a tough heim a once. I don't remember his build tho. He wasn't too active in the team fights, but his main contribution was stretching out the laning, and disrupting our ability to farm and push lanes with the turrets.
just rush rod of ages. use your turrets to deny the enemy team their altar
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he seems like more of an objective guy than a slayer in 3v3. keep them from getting their alters, make them lose cs to turrets. once they've lost all that gold from the alters and turrets, your team should have a significant advantage over them. correctly using that gold advantage is the key here. i may play around with heimerdinger+twisted fate or heimerdinger+gangplank. If you can get your god items before they can, you should snowball


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Azure 5 - Cihangir/Beyoglu
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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 6
Key Info |
Above pricing serves as guidance. Pricing depends on seasonal demand and suitability of every enquiry and will be decided on an ad-hoc basis. Please contact us for a quote.
This brand new penthouse apartment offers ample luxurious living space over two floors, including a fully wooden terrace, and magnificent views of Istanbul and Galata Tower. The apartment is located in a historic building which has been rebuild to a very high standard, including full marble flooring throughout, under-floor central heating, fitted kitchens and closets, full marble bathrooms and thermal glass wooden windows. Situated in a quite street within the hip and trendy Cihangir neighbourhood, there are ample entertainment and shopping options available. Taxim and Istiklal Street are walking distance.
To make your stay more enjoyable, we are pleased to offer you some additional services.
Tour guide: This service is exclusive for you and can be organized on the basis of your needs and interests. Our tour guide offers two types of tours: A Design and Art Tour around the Beyoglu or Sisli area. The second tour goes around the historical area in Sultanahmet including the Egyptian Bazaar and the Grand Bazaar.
Private Boat Tour: You can rent a private boat and skipper for you and your family & friends to discover the Bosphorus or the islands. This service can also be tailored for you depending what you would like to see. Prices depend on number of persons and length of the tour.
Ayurvedic Massage & Yoga Meditation:
We can offer you private yoga meditation sessions in the comfort of your CAST accommodation. The yoga is different from other styles. It is part of a holistic life culture, which teaches your whole Self to relax. You are guided into an experience of full body meditation.
The Ayurvedic Massage eliminates tensions and is both relaxing and rejuvenating.
Size | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
Will consider | Corporate bookings, Long term lets (over 1 month), Short breaks (1-4 days) |
Access | Car not necessary |
Nearest Amenities | 200 m |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: Atatürk Airport 10 km, Nearest railway: Sirkeci 10 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | Internet access |
General | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available |
Standard | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
Utilities | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
Rooms | 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms |
Furniture | 2 Sofa beds, Double beds (2), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6 |
Other | Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair |
Outdoors | Balcony or terrace, BBQ |
Access | Parking |
Further details indoors | Both sides of the living area feature large windows which flood the space with light during the day and Istanbul's incredible atmosphere at night. The living area is furnished with 2 contemporary style sofas (250*110cm and 250*110cm), a TV unit and a shelf. The dining area is conveniently located between open plan kitchen and living room and provides comfortable seating space for 6-8 people.. 2 bedrooms, one equipped with a king size bed, the other with 2 singles that can be combined to a super-king size, all of which with visco-spring mattress and ample storage space. Fully equipped kitchen with marble kitchen top. Appliances: fridge, microwave, dish washer, toaster, grill and kettle. A wardrobe is conveniently located next to the entry door. Each bedroom has ample storage space. AC, WiFi, plasma-TV, telephone, washing machine and separate dryer, iron and iron board 1 full marble bathroom. |
The Istanbul region
Throughout its long history, Istanbul has stood as a symbol of greatness, a confluence of peoples, languages, religions and continents. It is impossible to visit the city and not be moved by it; not only by the grandeur of its monuments and the unsurpassed beauty of its setting, but by its vibrancy and energy.
The former capital city of not one but three empires, Istanbul today is a lively and exciting city of 12 million people, built around the Bosphorus, one of the most majestic waterways in the world.
"As for the site of the city itself, it seems to have been created by nature for
the capital of the World "
Ghislain de Busbecq, Turkish Letters, 1540s
Beyoglu and Cihangir in particular is Istanbul's most trendy and multicultural neighbourhood. European professionals, local TV stars and a intellectuals live and work in the here. Taxim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower and the Bosporus are all less than 10min walking distance. While the area offers plenty of restaurants and entertainment options, the property is located in a very quite street.
Public transportation's are also at a close reach from the apartment. The tram, a convenient, cheap and reliable way to get to historical sites, is at a short walking distance from the flat. The metro and buses are also within walking distance.
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Write a review21 Jan 2015
"Beautiful apartment"
We rented the Azure 5 apartment for a family trip to Istanbul. The apartment itself is incredibly well kept and decorated to a high standard. It was exactly as per the photos on the website. There are… More
2 Dec 2014
"Awesome Apartment & Service"
November, 2014.My wife and I stayed at Azure 5, and very pleased with the accommodation. First we are both sensitive to noise and Azure 5 in November was very quiet in the main bedroom with the window… More
25 Oct 2013
"Elegant apartment, glorious views, superb location"
I would have loved to give this place and its managers five stars. The apartment was gorgeous and spacious, and we loved the views over the rooftops of Cihangir and the apartment's location in a … More
28 Sep 2013
"Brilliant apartment lovely manager"
Azure 5 exactly as seen in photos. Spotless, in a really arty, cafe and vibrant area of Istanbul. Tram at bottom of road and shopping in back streets fantastic. ATM's everywhere, corner markets e… More
3 Sep 2012
"A stylish and comfortable apartment ideal for exploring Istanbul"
This place was just great. My wife and I rented the duplex apartment at the top of this building for four nights while on holiday with my mother. Occupying the fourth and fifth floors, the fourth floo… More
29 Aug 2012
"Nice stay, near cafes, restaurants and shop"
We we're little afraid when we arrived but inside the apt was everything OK.You need to be fit cause the streets around are very hilly and also the stairs to the 4th is dangerous for small childr… More
27 Aug 2012
"Pure Delight"
I have regularly been using apartment rental as my first choice of accomodation when visiting new places. Azure 5 with Serdal and Kadir as hosts, was by far one of the best recent experiences of not o… More
18 Jul 2012
"Perfect Stay"
We stayed at Azure in July 2010. ( A group of 10)The service was amazing and the cast team were extremely friendly and helpful. We had 3 of the 5 apartments in the building (Azure 2, 4 & 5). They were… More
16 May 2012
I rented the azure 5 flat for 5 nights we were 4 persons.
The flat is as described in the announcement, even better =)
Two bedrooms, a very nice bathroom, and an awesome terrace. We really felt as if we were home and that helped a lot to make our stay in Istanbul unforgettable !!
I wanted to thanks our hosts Serdal and Kadir, who were very nice, they even wrote down a little book to help the guests with the flat and with Istanbul (place to visit, to eat, ...).
I would greatly recommend you this flat, It's well situated in Istanbul in a typical area. You are at 7 minutes walking to the Tram Station that brings you to the touristic points.
6 Apr 2012
"Awesome apartment with excellent views."
We stayed at this apartment in march, we were met by our lovely friendly host at the door of the apartment on arrival and he went over all the facilities, also he had information for us that we could browse through later on places to visit and lovely cafes for yum meze. The apartment was spotless and has everything you would ever think of, also a lovely balcony for you to sit out and have breakfast. They were most friendly and made our visit a wonderful one to remember. I would have no hesitation in recommending this apartment to friends in the future.
We took our own taxi to the apartment but would probably recommend you take the taxi that the Azure 5 can organise as some local taxi drivers may find it difficult to locate the correct address. Great non tourist place to stay and mix with the locals.
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