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J2 Joins Acteon
Acteon has completed the acquisition of J2 Engineering Services Ltd, which is based in Aberdeen, U.K. J2 Engineering is involved in the rental, maintenance and repair of ROV manipulator arms and associated tooling and equipment. Over the past five years, the company has forged a reputation within the ROV and underwater survey industries for outstanding service quality, fast turnaround times and the ability to deliver highly reliable customized engineering solutions. J2 Engineering's service offering runs along very similar lines to that of well-established Acteon company Seatronics, a world leader in the provision of subsea electronic equipment to the offshore and ocean industries. Indeed, J2 Engineering and Seatronics have already collaborated successfully on a number of projects. Bringing these two companies together will benefit Acteon and enhance their combined ability to add value to customers' operations. The J2 Engineering team will continue to operate from its premises in Torry, Aberdeen, and will take advantage of Seatronics' established distribution and service network covering Europe, North America, Brazil, South East Asia and the Middle East. Acteon's legal advisor for the J2 Engineering Services acquisition was Burness Paull & Williamsons.
Aker Solutions Secures Dow Engineering Contract
The Dow Chemical Company has awarded Aker Solutions a contract to provide engineering services for Dow supplied technologies. Aker Solutions' engineering services are expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2008. The scope of the project includes basic engineering and design services, led by Aker Solutions in . The project will also exhibit Aker Solutions global capacity with deliverables from an integrated project team in Zoetermeer and .
Engineering Services Network Appoints Director
Engineering Services Network Inc., (ESN) appoints retired Navy Cmdr. Albert J. Desmarais as a director ESN, an engineering and technology solutions company that provides services to the Department of Defense and other federal agencies, has named retired Navy Cmdr. Albert J. Desmarais as director of business development for its Navy operations, and will provide additional marketing support for its Veterans Affairs and Maritime operations.
Aker Wins Big EPCI Contract Offshore Canada
Aker Solutions awarded contract for offshore engineering services to support Husky Energy at White Rose field. The scope of work includes studies, modifications (EPCI) and campaign maintenance services. The duration is five years with an option to extend the contract for as many as 10 one-year periods. The estimated contract value is NOK 900 million for the five-year period. "We are delighted that Husky has chosen us as their preferred partner for offshore engineering services at
Oceanteam Buys Out KCI Design Engineers
Norway-based Oceanteam Shipping says it has exercised its option to buy the remaining 30% shares of KCI design engineers, a multi-discipline engineering company, employing over 150 engineers with offices in Schiedam, The Netherlands and Hamburg, Germany. As a result of this transaction, Oceanteam is now the 100% strategic owner of KCI design engineers. The shares were bought from the previous management team at confidential terms.
Art Anderson Associates Hires Marine Engineer
BREMERTON, WA - Art Anderson Associates, a Bremerton-based multidisciplinary engineering services firm, has hired Sean McKee, PE, as a Senior Marine Electrical Engineer. Mr. McKee will work in the firm's Marine Division, and be responsible for leading and executing electrical engineering assignments for marine and vessel engineering projects. He will also provide additional support to the firm's Facilities Division to accommodate surges in electrical workload. Mr
Nortrop Grumman Awarded $7.4m Contract
Northrop Grumman Newport News, Newport News, Va., is being awarded a $7.4m cost-plus-fixed-fee, level of effort contract for systems development, engineering services, and feasibility studies for the CVN 79. Work will be performed in Newport News, Va., and is expected to be completed by October 2007. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C
Aker Kvaerner Secures Contract from BP
AK Engineering Services, part of the Aker Kvaerner group, has secured a multi-million pound contract to service two major onshore facilities for BP in the UK. The work will be performed by personnel from the firm's Stockton facility and from sister organisations in Aberdeen and Solent over the next three years. The scope of work covers the provision of engineering, modifications and maintenance services at BP's Wytch Farm production and transport facility in Dorset
Foss Maritime Acquires Harbor Marine Group
Foss Maritime Company will acquire Harbor Marine Group Inc., a full service Seattle-based naval architecture and marine engineering consulting firm. Along with their existing suite of services, Foss can now offer full service logistics and project management to their domestic and international customers. The new line of business will operate under the Harbor Marine Group name as a division of Foss Maritime Company. Harbor Marine Group principals David Dumont and Elizabeth Reynolds have
Ballard Power Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Loss
Canadian fuel cell maker Ballard Power Systems Inc posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss, helped by higher revenue from its engineering services and material handling businesses. Revenue from Ballard's engineering services business, which counts Volkswagen AG among its customers, rose nearly threefold in the first quarter ended March 31. The business accounted for half of Ballard's total revenue in the quarter.
Kongsberg Technology for Johan Sverdrup Field
Kongsberg Maritime has been awarded a call-off order for delivery of the Safety and Automation System (SAS), Life Cycle Simulator and SAS Information Management System for the four platforms on the Johan Sverdrup field centre. The order is based on the Project Specific Agreement for the Johan
Delta SubSea Adds New Vessel
Delta SubSea has entered into an agreement with Norwegian company Olympic Shipping AS for the Olympic Delta, a newly built Multipurpose Subsea Support & Construction Vessel. The Olympic Delta is a 94m-long green-friendly vessel designed for greatly reduced fuel consumption and
OSRCL Inks Maintanence Deal with Wood Group
Wood Group Kenny (WGK) has secured a five year contract with Oil Spill Response (Capping) Ltd (OSRCL) to provide the maintenance support for a key part of a containment toolkit that would be used to control hydrocarbon release in the event of a subsea well control incident.
BHGI Wins USACE Naval Architecture Contract
Bristol Harbor Group, Inc. awarded contract for naval architecture and marine engineering services for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Marine Design Center Naval architecture and marine engineering firm Bristol Harbor Group, Inc
BMT Expands to Meet Increased Workload
BMT Nigel Gee (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced the completion of new offices in Southampton in order to meet a large increase in design work. Operating across four principal market sectors, the naval architectural practice delivers design and engineering services for
Deltamarin Announces First B.Delta43 Delivery, New Order
The first B.Delta43 vessel, M/V Venture Goal, was delivered to the Hamburg Bulk Carriers GmbH (HBC) in January 2015. The Deltamarin design has also attracted yet another customer, as Phoenix Shipping & Trading ordered four B.Delta43 handysize bulk carriers at Qingshan Shipyard.
COMPIT to Showcase Smarter Ships, Systems & Solutions
The 14th International Conference on Computer and IT Applications in the Maritime Industries (COMPIT) will take place from 11th to 13th May 2015 in Ulrichshusen, Germany. First held in the year 2000, COMPIT has established itself as a key conference in information technology (IT) for the
ABB Wins Contract from Chinese Shipyard
ABB announced that it will deliver advanced electrical propulsion systems for four LNG carriers under construction by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co., Ltd. The LNG vessels are a joint venture between China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
Wärtsilä to Power LNG-fueled RoPax Ferry
A ferry being built for Sweden's Rederi AB Gotland will be fueled by LNG, featuring a Wärtsilä integrated solution which includes a complete LNG powered propulsion- and fuel storage and supply system, as well as comprehensive project services
KR Launches Software to Aid ECA Compliance
The Korean Register (KR) has launched an in-house developed software program to assist vessels with fuel oil change over when complying with the new low sulphur regulations. From January 1, MARPOL Annex VI Reg 14 requires vessels sailing within an emission control area (ECA) to burn
HII Creates Nuclear Services Company SN3
Combining Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) S.M. Stoller Corp. and Newport News Nuclear subsidiaries, the company has created Stoller Newport News Nuclear (SN3), a full-service nuclear operations and environmental services company.
Wärtsilä to Power LNG-fuelled RoPax Ferry
A new passenger ferry being built for Swedish operator Rederi AB Gotland will be fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and will feature a Wärtsilä integrated solution. The Wärtsilä integrated solution includes a complete LNG powered propulsion- and fuel storage and supply
EU Bans Crimea Investment, Targets Oil, Cruise Sectors
Measures take effect on Saturday; aim is to keep pressure on Russia over Ukraine. The European Union banned investment in Crimea on Thursday, halting European help for Russian Black Sea oil and gas exploration and outlawing European cruise ships from calling at Crimean ports.
UPI Wins Engineering Contract from Dominion Resources
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) subsidiary UniversalPegasus International (UPI) was awarded the engineering services contract for the Pleasant Valley Compressor Station Project in Virginia by Dominion Resources. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.
Long Beach Port Appoints 4 Executives
The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners continued to fill key positions in Harbor Department leadership ranks this week with four additional appointments of experienced executives to oversee Port of Long Beach operations. The four professionals all have long and valuable experience


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Our part-time staff member, Margie Fischer, M.A., offers a variety of helpful information for older adults and their families. Get information and referral on topics including in-home services, community resources, help with applying for benefits, Medicare information, caregiver support, and more. Margie is generally in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
This summer marks Margie's 5th anniversary at PTC. If you haven't met her yet, isn't it about time? Stop in or email Margie at firstname.lastname@example.com. You may also call or leave a voicemail at: 847-940-4010. Service is friendly, free, and confidential.
Join our wonderful group of family caregivers! Studies show that caregivers reduce their stress, enjoy improved health, and provide better care when receiving support. ACES is a group of spouses and adult children of older adults who gather for valuable information on relevant topics, leads on resources, and to share concerns and tips with other caregivers. You do not have to live with your care recipient to be in a caregiver role. Whether you are seeking information on available resources and services, are feeling stress or sadness from caring for a loved one… ACES can help. Come meet others in our community who, like you, are caring for an older adult. We meet from 1:00-2:30 on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month in the PTC library. FREE. If your care obligations keep you from attending ACES, we have solutions! Through our treasured partnership with Faith in Action Volunteers, we offer two respite options! On-site supervision at PTC is available for your loved one while you attend our ACES meeting. Care recipients must be comfortable being apart from their loved one, have appropriate behavior, and be able to use the restroom on their own. Pre-screening and reservations are required. A trained Faith In Action respite volunteer can come to your home, if needed, while you attend the meeting. This is based on availability and pre-screening is required. Both respite options never have a fee. Please call Margie Fischer at PTC for details.
You can still join us for the final two workshops in our popular Dementia Education Series. The remaining sessions teach productive approaches to challenging behaviors, such as refusing to eat or shower. Participants will explore activities that encourage loved ones to be active and engaged both physically and emotionally from early to late stages of the illness. Classes meet from 1-2:30 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. FREE. Each is unique and valuable:
January 21st: "Techniques to Handle Challenging Behaviors"
February 18th: "Activities to Encourage Engagement"
Participants receive a workbook and supplemental materials so please RSVP to Margie to reserve your place. Space is limited to ensure a small group experience. The series is facilitated by Ryan Krueger, LCSW. Presented by Home Instead Senior Care.
Our SHIP staff completed over 90 Medicare Part D evaluations during the 7 weeks of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period!! That's almost triple what we did in 2011. All told, the team saved beneficiaries hundreds (even thousands) of dollars!! Despite having four hardworking volunteer counselors, we were unable to meet the demand for appointments…That's why it is so important to remember to schedule your appointment early in the season.
We'd like to recognize our SHIP Counselors Phil Dlouhy, John Baran, Jane Smith, and Esther Craven for their dedication, professionalism, and cheerfulness. Even when the internet-based Plan Finder was moving slowly, they got the job done! THANK YOU!!
West Deerfield Township has a program for residents with various disabilities aimed at improving their access to the community. Grants of up to $1000 per household per year may be awarded to residents to help meet specific needs which often impede accessibility at home and in the community. Expenses which may qualify for this program include home remodeling/adaptation, mobility equipment, communication devices, etc. Older adults are encouraged to apply. The program is intended to assist WDT residents with the greatest financial need, but there is no stated income limit. Interested older adults may call Margie to ask questions about the program. Applications are made to WDT and kept strictly confidential. Forms are available at the Township office, the Patty Turner Center or online at westdeerfieldtownship.org. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. The next deadline is March 31, 2015. For more information call West Deerfield Township or Social Service at the PTC
The PTC is a host site for the Illinois Department on Aging's SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program). How convenient is that!? SHIP is a national program that provides FREE counseling and information on:
Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Front Desk or Margie in Social Services. Smart beneficiaries use SHIP because "The Best Choice is an Educated Choice!"
The Lake County Treasurer's Office is alerting homeowners to beware of a letter claiming that the County will take their home if payment is not immediately made on delinquent taxes. In each of the cases reported, the homeowner was not delinquent. If you receive this letter, do not take any action. If you want to check on the status of your real estate taxes, call the Treasurer's Office at 847-377-2323 or check online at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer. Do NOT contact the person listed in the letter.
An active phone scam is targeting Deerfield residents, including several PTC members! Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with driver's license revocation. The scammers use elaborate methods to deceive, like reciting the last four digits of a victim's Social Security Number, using an IRS toll-free number on caller ID, and sending bogus emails seemingly from the IRS. If you get a phone call from someone claiming to be the IRS, HANG UP. The Federal government never calls; they only use the postal service. If you already fell for it, here's what you should do:


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Is your Canon(s) your primary film camera(s), or even primary camera? If not, what is? Is it your travel camera or car camera. Do you use it for all your family occasions or just some? Is it your travel camera? How often do you actually pick it up and use it? Do you dedicate a particular film in it? Has it become a drawer dweller?
I have to admit that for most of my photography involving my family occasions my Canon, (and all other film cameras) are always left behind in loo of my digital. In fact I'd say that 99.9 percent of all my family photo's are digital and thinking about it now, it just seems wrong. I've also been lured away from Canon because of my recurring bouts with GAS. The last being my, heaven forgive me, acquisition of a Nikkormat and 2 lenses. The last time I even put a roll thru it in fact was just over a year ago and that was only to finish a roll off that had been sitting in it.
I bring up this topic cause I'm feeling a little sad about such a good camera just sitting there. In fact I even tried to sell it on a couple of occasions, thinking I would get out of the brand, which didn't happen tho either because of wrong timing, or just that nobody wants it. The forgotten child.
Yesterday while perusing different photo forums I ran across a thread on my model the A1. There was not alot of love expressed in that thread at the beginning, but some stood up for it later on, and I was inclined to post my own thoughts on the subject reminding me that the camera far exceeded my abilities. Overall it's a very polarizing body. Some rail against it as fiddly and others have shot it without problem and to good effect for years. I wonder how often tho?
So I pulled the body out of the camera storage case, a LowePro backpack that rarely ever gets taken out, stuck on the my razor sharp 50mm F1.4 SSC, and rounded up my filters and lens hood. I have the 199a flash for it which works. I'm putting a roll of Ektar in it today. I also have a macro rail for it so will do some macro flower stuff as well. The 29th of this month is my B-day and I turn 61. I wish that number was reversed. I'll get someone to take my picture with it. For the rest of this year this will be my primary carry camera. I'm going to shoot Provia, TriX, and some more Ektar. I look forward to posting pictures of my endeavor in this Group.
I shoot my A-1 maybe once or twice a year, and similar to yourself, feel a little guilty about letting it sit unused. I need to pick up some film I can get in 24 exposure rolls; 36 often feels like creating too large a project! I shot a roll of Acros at a nearby fiddle festival back in September that I was fairly pleased with.
I do indeed use "alternate technology" for much of my documentation and travel and most situations where I want color. But most of my more deliberate "fine art" photography is using B&W film, albeit with medium format.
I also have an F-1 (original) body that I bought used from a friend which works, but I've not done much with it, preferring the handling of my A-1. I have my dad's Canon AE-1 which I need to do a little clean-up on, but again, prefer the A-1. As far as Canon, my bit zappers are all from the big C -- some degree of loyalty! I have occasional GAS attack thoughts of getting an EOS film body that could share lenses from the DSLR, but try to be realistic that it may not see enough use to justify expending the $$$$.
My last few camera purchases include a Canon G15, a Yashica 124G, an Ercona II and a Perkeo II -- I'm either eclectic -- or just plain scatter-brained!
My canon FD cameras are my primary film cameras for 35mm photography together with two Mamiya C330Fs for my medium format work, however I do have a Samsung digital compact camera I use rarely.
My F-1 new and my A-1's are my primary cameras. My daughter uses my old AE-1
and my other daughter uses my uncle's old AE-1. My wife has a T-90. I got
them each setup with camera so that we could all shoot a roll of kodachrome
before it was gone.
The A-1's and the F-1 are my travel cameras and use them nearly exclusively
unless I am in a small boat over water.
I use one of the cameras for most family occasions but sometimes we use
my wife's digital for that.
I use my camera on average of about once a month. I shoot it in spurts though;
I use a lot more on trips and will go through several rolls.
I shoot a lot of different things but more slide film than any other kind. I
used to shoot kodachrome now it is mostly velvia and astia. I still have velvia
and astia 35mm slide in my freezer. I also used some black and white starting
two years ago for the first time in a while (tmax/tri-x/plus-x/ilford-infrared).
I shoot fuji 1600 superia for when I go and do meteor showers.
My daughter, 11 likes tmax 100 and asked for some for christmas. She still
needs to finish the first roll though.
I am planning to go up to northwest territories soon and go try to catch the
aurora. I was going to bring a couple cameras and run fuji 1600 superia in
one and provia 400X in another one. I will probably have another camera or
two with some velvia and/or astia for other daytime shots.
I use my Canon's almost every day, and it's great that's what I was working for and dreamed about for years before I retired, and now I'm my own boss I can please myself, whoopee
Boy, it is nice to hear from Wayne Crider, Dave Thomas, and BenjiBoy.
Guys, you are doing much better than I am in using your Canons. But then I have probably let my addictive tendancies run amok much more than you. In addition to the Canons, there are also the Minolta, Nikon, Pentax, Sears, Vivitar, Kiev (16mm, 35mm, and 120), FED, Zorki, Shinano-koki Pigeon 35, Sanei Samoca 35, argus C3, Ihagee EXA and Exakta, Koni-Omega Rapid-M, Graflex Speed Graphic, Sinar F and F1, and a few really obscure other brands. If I were to shoot one roll in each body per day, it would take about a year to go through all of them. Hey, what can I say? I was deprived for many years, and I admit that I sort of "overcompensated" when I discovered that I had the ability to buy cameras again, and no one was watching over me.
Having an unfettered addiction is such a joy.
So, no, my Canon cameras (Canonet-17, Canonet-19, B&H-Canonet-28, Canon Pellix-QL, F-1, FTb, and a couple of others) are not my primary cameras. And, when I go out to take photographs of things for other people, yes, I usually do use the DSLR cameras. They like the quick delivery of useable images ready for their news letters or web sites. If they can give me some time to spend with Adobe PhotoShop, usually I can provide them with things that I am happy that they put out there for people to see.
The only real complaint I have is that Kodak is no longer making almost all of the films that I really enjoyed using.
Still, when I want to do something for myself, I go back to film. Yes, I still like the way that my Minolta X-700 cameras with the MD-1 Motor Drive fit my hands. I like the way that the Nikon F2 with the DW-2 Magnifier works on the back of the telescope for astrophotography. I got into the Canon cameras sort of sideways when looking for a replacement for the F-1 system that Gary had back in the late 1970s. The only thing I really need to find for him now is an FD 55mm f:1.2 II normal lens.
It is funny to have just about everything that I ever wanted to have for my cameras back in the 1970s. Now I feel satiated in that respect. There are a couple of accessories that it might be nice to have, but now I am enjoying just using the cameras. While there are things such as bellows units, focusing rails, dual cable releases, and macro lenses for macro photography, I also appreciate the simplicity and ease of using just a close-up lens screwed onto the front of the lens. It is so nice to just experiment and try out different ways to take a photograph and see how it does. What is now amusing is the discovery that many of the cheap ways to do it will also produce nice prints that can be just as satisfying as the ones done with the full blown "proper equipment" setup. Only if you actually have a pair of prints sitting side by side taken with the two methods can you really see that there can be a difference that is detectable, but it is not really obvious.
Well, there is one thing now that I need to find that was not needed back in the 1970s. Now I am transferring the +3 diopter viewfinder optical correction lenses from one camera body to the next camera body. I could use a few more of those.
Now I am having more fun with my cameras and seeing what comes out of them and onto a print. Life really has become pretty good, but I will admit that it took a long time to get here. And now there is also the challenge of getting the Nikon CoolScan LS-9000ED film scanner to work properly with my computer so that I can take my negatives and transform them into something that can be transmitted over the Internet and others can see them also.
It does seem a little strange that for a group who has a liking for a now archaic technology, we must use the most modern techniques to convert those photographs into a digital image that can be transmitted to APUG for others to view.
Latte Land, Washington
I am in a similar position to Ralph above -- I now have lots of different camera systems as I have been given a lot lately and try to use them in 'rotation' -- my Canons get use but not so often -- the all-manual FTBn's are No Problems as they are not 'electronic' but the A-1 and AE-1 have problems due to not having an 'electric current' run through them often enough. I have checked all the seals and renewed foams.


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Become a Sommelier: Education and Career Information
Find out how to become a sommelier. Research the education and training requirements and learn about the experience you need to advance your career as a sommelier.
Do I Want to Be a Sommelier?
A sommelier, sometimes called a wine steward, usually manages the wine cellar at a restaurant; he or she may also work in sales. Extended hours standing could be required, and stressful situations might be encountered in the pursuit of customer satisfaction.
Job Requirements
Aspiring sommeliers can complete training at culinary schools or community colleges and earn optional certifications from professional organizations. The following table shows typical requirements to become a sommelier, as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
|Common Requirements
|Degree Level
|None needed, but education is often desired by employers
|Degree Field(s)
|Sommelier or culinary with a focus on wine technology
|Licensure and/or Certification
|Optional certification is available from sommelier organizations
|Most sommelier positions require previous experience
|Key Skills
|Business knowledge, people skills, sales ability
|Computer Skills
|Basic office computer skills, such as spreadsheet setup
|Additional Requirements
|Ability to stand for long periods, sensitive palate
Step One: Gain an Education
While there are no specific educational requirements to become a sommelier, associate degree programs in wine technology can prepare graduates for careers in this field. Aspiring sommeliers might also consider wine courses or diploma programs offered by culinary schools and professional organizations, such as the International Sommelier Guild. Students might discover proper methods for choosing, decanting and pouring wine. They can also learn how wine is made. Other topics of discussion might include food and wine pairing, wine tasting, marketing and sales. Continuing education is recommended to keep up with changes in the industry.
Success Tip:
- Gain proficiency in a second language. As part of the service industry, sommeliers are likely to encounter customers traveling from different countries. Additionally, understanding of another language may aid in purchasing stock from foreign vineyards. Many community colleges offer courses in a variety of languages. Romance languages, such as Italian or Spanish, as well as common world languages like Japanese may be the most useful for a prospective sommelier.
Step Two: Earn Certification
Although voluntary, certification offers to prospective sommeliers professional credentials. Certification is offered by professional organizations, such as the Court of Master Sommeliers. This organization offers four levels of certification. Candidates must pass the introductory level exam before pursuing Certified, Advanced or Master designations. To attain certification as a Master Sommelier, applicants must pass an oral theory examination, a blind taste test and a practical exam on serving techniques.
Culinary schools may also offer certification to applicants who pass a wine tasting and written exam. Topics could include grape varietals, international wine regions, wine service and wine pairings.
Step Three: Gain Experience
Some sommeliers begin by working in the food service industry under the tutelage of experienced sommeliers. In the meantime, they may take courses towards sommelier certification. Sommelier training may also be useful for individuals interested in taking on the responsibilities of beverage directors or restaurant managers. However, additional experience or education may be required for these positions.
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Microsoft bringing Age of Empires to iOS, may port other titles
updated 12:00 am EDT, Tue June 25, 2013
Using third-party KLab in Japan to handle iOS, Android versions
Microsoft is allegedly using a partnership with Japanese mobile developer KLab to bring some of its gaming titles to iOS and Android before the year is out. According to a report in Japan's Nikkei business newspaper and a later confirmation by Microsoft itself, at least the original Age of Empires is coming and may be just the first of a series of ports. The company said that earlier reports of additional Xbox Live-based game ports had "incorrect information" and said there were no announcements beyond Age of Empires.
The real-time historical strategy series Age of Empires was first developed by Ensemble Games and published by Microsoft in 1997. The series has seen seven titles and three spin-offs in total, and sold over 20 million units. KLabs is best known for its Gigabot Wars and Lord of the Dragons titles for iOS. While the updated version of the original Age of Empires is hardly the only game /a> to be offered by Microsoft on the rival mobile platforms, it is the first that wasn't originally mobile-centric.


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A resource for reliable information about significant people, places, events, and things in Minnesota history.
The Sister Kenny Institute, opened in 1942, was a world-renowned center for polio treatment. Founded by Australian nurse Elizabeth Kenny, it was an early leader in the field of rehabilitation medicine and remains a prominent center for rehabilitation treatment and research.
In 1851 Bishop Joseph Cretin needed help to preach the Catholic faith to the growing St. Paul community. In July of that year he asked the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in Missouri to assist him. Mother St. John Fournier and three Catholic sisters traveled to the city in the fall and quickly influenced the health and welfare of the region.
During World War I, African American Minnesotans wanted to serve their state and their nation. Historically, however, the U.S. military had been racist in its recruiting. It allowed African Americans to serve only in segregated units. Facing this institutional racism, the African American community of Minnesota asked Governor J.A.A. Burnquist to form an all-African American battalion of the Minnesota Home Guard. The Sixteenth Battalion became the first Minnesota-recruited African American military unit in state history.
The Sixth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry performed crucial frontier service during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862 and into 1863. Their first experience in the South involved horrible attrition due to disease. Yet the regiment held together, and they took part in one of the final Southern campaigns in 1865.
Alice Gustava Smith, better known by her students and readers as Sister Maris Stella, taught English at the College of St. Catherine (now St. Catherine University) in St. Paul for nearly fifty years. During that time she also published books of verse that built her reputation as a skilled and spiritual poet.
Lena Olive Smith was a prominent civil rights lawyer and activist during the 1920s and 1930s. She made major contributions toward securing civil rights for minorities in the Twin Cities. Smith began fighting for the rights of others when she became the first African American woman licensed to practice law in Minnesota in 1921. She was the only African American woman to practice law in the state until 1945.
Virginia's Socialist Opera House was one of many halls built in communities across the nation where concentrations of Finnish immigrants had settled. Used for dances, gymnastic performances, and stage plays, the halls also provided meeting places for like-minded Finns, many of them laborers who embraced socialist ideals.
When it opened at the corner of Marquette Avenue and Fifth Street in 1915, the Soo Line-First National Bank Building was the tallest skyscraper in Minneapolis and also among the most elegant.
The Soudan Mine, which opened in 1884, is located at the western edge of the Vermilion range, about two miles northeast of Tower. It was the first iron mine in the state, and its first ore shipment in the summer of 1884 marked the beginning of the state's mining industry.
Donald Dayton, head of Minneapolis-based Dayton's department stores, teamed up with designer Victor Gruen to create a comfortable, convenient setting for Minnesota shoppers. In 1952, Dayton and Gruen unveiled their plans for Southdale, the nation's first enclosed, weatherproofed mall.
Split Rock Lighthouse opened in the summer of 1910 to guide bulk ore ships sailing near Lake Superior's rocky coast. By 1940, its picturesque North Shore setting had made it one of the most visited lighthouses in the United States.
On October 5, 1869, water seeped and then gushed into a tunnel underneath St. Anthony Falls creating an enormous whirlpool. The falls were nearly destroyed. It was years before the area was fully stabilized and the falls were again safe from collapse.
The St. Cloud Rox—a Northern League baseball team—fielded a successful franchise from 1946 until 1971, showcasing the passion for baseball in Stearns County.
St. Joseph's Academy traces its origins to 1851, when the first Sisters of St. Joseph opened a school for girls in a log cabin on the banks of the Mississippi. One hundred and twenty years later, the final St. Joseph's Academy High School closed its doors. Today, its buildings on Marshall and Western Avenues are on the National Register of Historic Places and still in use.
St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral was completed in 1906. It is the home church of a small community of Rusyns (also called Ruthenians or Carpatho-Ruthenians) who immigrated to Minneapolis from the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the late nineteenth century.
The St. Olaf Christmas Festival is an annual music celebration that began in 1912 and has been performed regularly since then by St. Olaf College students. Widely broadcast and telecast, it is regarded as one of the premier choral events in the world.
Ramsey County's third courthouse, which opened in 1932, is a treasure trove of wood, stone, sculpture, and art-deco style.
At its centennial in 2012, the St. Paul Curling Club was the largest curling club in the United States, with over 1200 members. Club members have competed in national and international competitions, including the Olympics. Despite ebb and flow in its popularity over the years, the club has long been a place to play and promote the sport of curling in the Twin Cities.
When Czech and Slovak immigrants moved to Minnesota in the late nineteenth century, they carried with them the idea of a Sokol—a social, cultural, and gymnastics society that combined physical and mental education. The St. Paul Sokol has served as a community center for more than one hundred years.
The St Paul Union Depot Company was incorporated in 1879 by the railroads serving St. Paul. The company was created for the purpose of building and operating a single, jointly owned railroad passenger terminal. The first depot opened in 1881. It was destroyed by fire in 1884 and then rebuilt. The depot received an addition in a 1900-1901 remodeling project.
When St. Paul's High Bridge opened in 1889, only one bridge in the United States surpassed it in height and length. Built of wrought iron and designed for wagons, the High Bridge served mainly cars and trucks. It was demolished in 1985 after ninety-six years of service.
Expert Essay: Professor of history Annette Atkins, author of Creating Minnesota: A History from the Inside Out, argues that "the Cities" and Minnesota's other urban and rural centers have made the state more than flyover country.
The St. Peter Armory was the first state-owned armory built in Minnesota. Architecturally, the structure is an excellent example of Minnesota's so-called "early period" armories, all of which predate World War I. The building is also important because it served as a center of military and social affairs in St. Peter.
Founded in 1888, St. Peter Claver Church was the first African American Catholic Church in Minnesota. The parish was created by St. Paul's African American Catholic community and an Archbishop who vowed to "blot out the color line."
On March 29, 1998, a tornado swept through southern Minnesota, devastating the town of St. Peter. Residents had only about ten minutes to take shelter once they heard the warning sirens just after 5:00 p.m. Propelled by 150-mile-an-hour winds, the tornado cut a mile-wide swath through the town of 10,000, causing scores of injuries and one fatality when a young boy was swept out of his family's car. In terms of its severity, the St. Peter tornado ranks with other destructive storms including those that tore through the Twin Cities metro area in 1965 and again in 1981.
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MANGALORE: The city based Corporation Bank had launched national mSME excellence awards — Corp Excel 2008 — to honour outstanding micro, small and medium enterprises in India.
A press release from A. Mohan Rao, General Manager, Corporation Bank, corporate office, here stated that the bank had launched this award in view of the good feedback received for the National SME award launched by it last year.
Mr. Rao said micro, small and medium entrepreneurs had been playing a pivotal role in India's growth. They contributed to over 40 per cent of the industrial output and provide large employment opportunities in the country.
In view of this, the Union Government was focussing on mSME sector and had initiated several policy measures aimed at accelerating the growth of this sector. The bank's current year business plan envisaged focussed attention on the mSME sector.
As on March 31, 2008, the bank's mSME advances posted an annual growth of 25 per cent. It planned to double SME lending in just three years, Mr. Rao said. All mSMEs, whether customers of bank or not, were eligible to participate.
Besides, mid-corporates with annual turnover exceeding Rs. 100 crore were also eligible to participate. The mSME sector encompasses a wide variety of industrial units. The bank had short-listed 10 categories for instituting the awards.
There would be a separate award for micro enterprise and mid-corporate.
The selection of the short-listed SMEs would be done by a jury. The last date for receiving applications is June 7, 2008.


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Rajev Paul recently put up pictures of the news woman in his life, Kavita Sarin, on a social networking site. The actor who was married to Delnaaz for 14 years split a couple of years ago. "Kavita is not from the TV industry, she is from the corporate world and does not like to be in the limelight," says Rajev who has known her for a while. Intially, they were only friends, but soon it turned to love. "It's great when somebody loves you for what you are," smiles Rajev who had gone through a low in his personal life and renovated his house a few months ago. "Actually, I was also renovating my life.
And now that I have found somebody I am keeping my fingers crossed. I am a little sceptical speaking about it before everything is finalised," says the actor. Rajev, who was part of Bigg Boss 6, has also released his second book of poetries. However, it's his relationship with Kavita that is making news. "Yes, I am always talked about for my personal life. This time it's Kavita but not my kavitas (poems)," grins Rajev.


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Juan Barahona: "We think what is missing is much greater internal pressure. We think at the international level, we've won the battle. But we need much more force and much more internal pressure to erode the coup."
The injured protesters include independent presidential candidate Carlos Reyes, who suffered a head wound and a fractured arm. The coup regime, meanwhile, renewed its opposition to Zelaya's return one day after indicating it would ease its stance. The head of the coup government, Roberto Micheletti, had said he would back a Costa Rican plan for Zelaya's return but first needed the support of the Honduran business elite. Zelaya, meanwhile, met with US officials in the Nicaraguan capital of Managua, where he urged increased pressure on the coup regime.
Honduran President Manuel Zelaya: "We have asked the countries of Latin America, the United States and Europe to strengthen and energize the measures that can be taken to reverse this process and the negative effects of the coup that have shamed and humiliated humanity itself."
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A new government report shows the nine largest US banks handed out more than $32 billion in bonuses last year while posting more than $81 billion in losses and receiving billions in taxpayer aid. According to the New York Attorney General's office, nearly 4,800 Wall Street executives and employees were awarded bonuses of at least $1 million. More than 900 of those worked for Bank of America and Citigroup, two of the largest bailout recipients.
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Admin Ordered to Free Gitmo Prisoner
The Obama administration has been ordered to free a young Afghan prisoner one day after saying it would allow his release. On Thursday, District Judge Ellen Huvelle ruled the imprisonment of Mohamed Jawad is illegal, calling it "a horrible, long, tortured history." Jawad was as young as twelve at the time of his capture seven years ago in Afghanistan and was tortured into confessing to throwing a grenade at a US soldier. He's expected to be sent back to Afghanistan next month.
Former Gitmo Prisoners Launch Advocacy Group
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US Signs Global Disabilities Convention
The US has signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a treaty requiring that citizens with disabilities enjoy full equality under the law. Senior White House Adviser Valerie Jarrett accompanied UN Ambassador Susan Rice to the signing ceremony.
Senior White House Adviser Valerie Jarrett: "Last week, the President took a bold step forward for our country and announced that the United States would sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Now we fulfill his commitment, and the United States of America proudly joins the 141 other nations in signing this extraordinary convention."
The convention is the first international human rights treaty signed by the United States in nearly a decade.
Defying Veto Threat, House Keeps Weapons Programs
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Senate Ends Funding for Nuclear Waste Facility
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Obama Hosts Scholar, Arresting Officer at White House
At the White House, President Obama played host Thursday to the prominent African American scholar Henry Louis Gates and the white police officer who arrested him, two weeks after their incident made national headlines. Before the gathering, Obama reflected on his own retracted comments that the police officer had "acted stupidly."
President Obama: "This is not a university seminar. It is not a summit. It's an attempt to have some personal interaction when an issue has become so hyped and so symbolic that you loose sight of just the fact that these are people involved, including myself, all of whom are imperfect. And hopefully, instead of ginning up anger and hyperbole, you know, everybody can just spend a little bit of time with some self-reflection and recognizing that other people have different points of view."
After the meeting, both Gates and the officer, James Crowley, said they had agreed to meet again. At a news conference, Crowley said he was seeking to look "forward."
Sgt. James Crowley: "This was a positive step in moving forward, as opposed to reliving the events of the past couple of weeks, in an effort to move not just the city of Cambridge or two individuals past this event, but the whole country to move beyond this. I think what you had today was two gentlemen agreed to disagree on a particular issue. I don't think that we spent too much time dwelling on the past. We spent a lot of time discussing the future."
Gates, meanwhile, issued a statement after meeting Crowley, saying, "It is incumbent upon Sergeant Crowley and me to utilize the great opportunity that fate has given us to foster greater sympathy among the American public for the daily perils of policing on the one hand, and for the genuine fears of racial profiling on the other hand."
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We were coming home late one night last week and turned into our driveway and who should be bumbling along but our own wombat! He's a big old fellow, thankfully mange free and a tough dirt miner. He's responsible for a sizeable heap of dirt behind our garage where he's burrowed into the dirt mound thrown up when the garage was built. When it rains heavily here, the whole burrow fills up with water and then the overflow floods our garage floor. This is a problem as we want to line the garage and use it as accommodation. Someone is going to have to shift this excess dirt thrown up by you-know-who!
Mr Wombat has another four residences on our property. One under a tagaste tree, one near the creek on a bank, one under an old goose house and the piece de resistence is an underground metropolis near our western boundary that's at least 6 metres down to the entrance with a huge entry of excavated pathways. Sufficient to say, Mr Wombat, had designs on our own house a few years ago when he discovered the door to the underfloor area dislodged and proceeded to start tunnelling under the house. Alarmed, I rang the local ranger who suggested I spread 'blood and bone' fertilizer near the entrance to deter him as wombats don't like the smell. He seemed not to worry so eventually I put down flour and could see if he'd gone in or out. When he was out, I shut the door again firmly and threw some corrugated metal down so he wouldn't try tunnelling under it.
Despite the flooded garage and the threat to the foundations of our house, we were so proud to see our own wombat. Determined, resourceful, stubborn and expert, he's a native animal that calls our property his home, so how can we not be happy to live beside him?
Notes from Rivendale #2Posted: September 23, 2014 in Uncategorized
Tags: Australian farm life, Wombats
We were coming home late one night last week and turned into our driveway and who should be bumbling along but our own wombat! He's a big old fellow, thankfully mange free and a tough dirt miner. He's responsible for a sizeable heap of dirt behind our garage where he's burrowed into the dirt mound thrown up when the garage was built. When it rains heavily here, the whole burrow fills up with water and then the overflow floods our garage floor. This is a problem as we want to line the garage and use it as accommodation. Someone is going to have to shift this excess dirt thrown up by you-know-who!
Notes from 'Rivendale'Posted: January 30, 2014 in Uncategorized
Tags: Australian farm life, farm stories
Hi all!
Writing is important to me but sometimes life makes you stop and take stock for a while.
The Viking novel will continue when I get back into that groove but at the moment it's on hold. So I thought I'd write about my small farm, some of the stories that we tell and retell at the dinner table which are usually funny and sad at the same time.
I was offered and took care of two very aged farm animals who had been brought up together, a sheep and a goat whose owner had gone into a local Aged Care facility (Old People's Home). We had been watching a funny TV series at the time called 'Summer Heights High' starring Chris Lilley and his character name was Mr G. Mr G had a dog called Celine whom he taught to do tricks, so we called the old sheep Mr G and the female goat, Celine.
Mr G was indeed very ancient. His legs were like sticks and he was extremely skinny, as old people get too. He had only one tooth left in his mouth but still managed to eat the abundant grass we have here. The kids fed him bread and patted him but he usually just stood around looking old and feeble. Celine was an angora goat whose light and fluffy goat is not really suited to this climate and its extreme weather and storms in Winter. However, I agreed to take them as they had been kept in a back yard and I thought our 4 acres would be like a retirement home for them.
One day Mr G disappeared. I was perplexed because he hardly had the strength to wander far and the kids and I searched thoroughly but he couldn't be found. About a day and a half later, I was sitting eating breakfast pondering where Mr G might have gone when I had a sudden revelation. Maybe he had fallen down somewhere, but where? I raced out to the paddock, there was only one place he might have fallen into. The wombat hole. Those of you unfamiliar with wombats, they are a short fat furry native animal whose nocturnal wanderings include digging deep holes in our red dirt in sleep in during the day.
Sure enough, there he was, Mr G was head first down the wombat hole with only his hind legs sticking out! Andrew, my son, helped me pull him out. Amazingly, he was still alive. I got water and forced some into him and we pulled him onto his legs. He was wobbly and unsteady but had miraculously survived his ordeal despite his age. After twenty minutes or so he was able to walk. He joined Celine in the chook paddock well away from wombat holes.
The poor old fellow lasted a few more months until he had to get shorn. We put a coat on him but he was so thin, like a white stick insect, but he didn't last the night. He was happy at least for the six months he lived with us. Celine lived on a month or so longer.
Mark Maker #20Posted: August 4, 2013 in Uncategorized
Tags: ONline novel, Viking
After a time we too climb the hill, pass through a forested path and come upon a hut set in a clearing on the other side of the hill. It has a view of the ocean. I can hear the waves crashing and I shudder. I will slit my own throat rather than go onto that merciless element again. The sun is high in the sky as we approach a turf roofed hut and outbuildings. Ring Man makes me stay and he calls out to the house in his strange tongue. Another man appears at the doorway, a dark-haired younger version of Ring Man. His eyes openly glare at me and run up and down my body as if to say, "This is her!" We walk up to him. Ring man points at him and says: "Valdr" He turns to me and holding his hand on his chest says: "Asmundr." I catch his blue eyes and deliberately look away as I don't understand. He repeats the introductions. I repeat the names and he nods, seeming pleased. Then he points at me. I give him the word that means I can walk on the earth's sods again, "Isla." He looks at me and smiles again and says, "Isla." I nod now too and smile at the deception. It is better he does not know who I am. It is better no one here knows. Then I might be safe.
I am prepared for his sexual attention as soon as I enter the hut and see furs heaped on the bed platform. I have learnt these months not to struggle. Fryth fared worse than me because they liked her dark hair better. He goes instead to the fire pit and lifts a rabbit roasting there on a stick and pulls off a hindquarter and hands it to me. The juices drip down my chin as the sweet hot meat fills my mouth. I sit on the bed platform. Valdr is creeping around like a ghost and Asmundr is throwing chests and pails, milk pots and boxes from the floor into a corner. I cannot believe they have not attacked me already. I begin to cry, great sobbing, heaving cries of relief and frustration and loneliness.
(c) 2013 Amundr
'Finally, finally a moment alone again. I'm sorry, I know it's been months. She outdoes herself doesn't she? That was Isla, in the boat. Isla arrived on the island and Asmundr, the man she chooses, Asmundr of the broken jaw and incredulous lack of imagination. Unbelieveable both of them. So ordinary. So cute. Do you really think a slave woman and the strong, silent blacksmith would hit it off so well in such a short time? Come on! They'd be way more suspicious of each other. They couldn't even communicate with each other! Except, ok, yeah, yeah in the intimate fluid exchange way. Pathetic. In their private little world all cosy and snug in their turf-roofed hut- how sweet! Soon to be all pulled apart in a Viking holocaust. It's a pity they didn't snuff out Asmundr and then we wouldn't have to listen to his drivel. Did you pick up the invisible throat-ripping monster who wiped out most of the villagers? How convenient. Now she doesn't have to describe him or her. You darlings get to use your imaginations again because she is so bereft of ability. Hahahahahaha. That little weevil, Ragi, the completely gutless wonder who ran to save his bloody sheep of all things, the one Asmundr doesn't trust , well, let me tell you HE DIDN'T LIE to cover up his yellow-livered cowardice. No. The monster is actually…' (c) 2013.
Posted: July 4, 2013 in Viking novel
Tags: ONline novel, Viking
Mark Maker #18Posted: June 4, 2013 in Viking novel
Tags: ONline novel, Viking
(c) 2013.
Chapter Two.
There is a heavy poison in my guts. The bile rises and burns my throat. My head is heavy on the sacking. People move near me and the movement is a torture. I want them to stop! They pace, they grunt and spew while I am like a flower seed tossed in a massive north wind. My mind struggles to remember why I am here; if it is better here than it was before. How long was before? Did I live any of it? When was my skin last clean? When did I last eat food I did not want to immediately vomit up? But most of all, I want to know what it was I did to come here, to deserve this living death? I scream now and the poison in my guts comes up at last in violent heaves. I splutter and drop exhausted on the decking. Fryth, her face chalk-white catches my eye and murmurs: "Isla, death would be easier." I smile at her in acknowledgement.
I cannot tell how long we have been heaving around in the boat's hull, covered by the thin woollen cloaks allowed us. As I sip water, I wonder when my stomach will be still. In between the long sleep of the nauseous, I notice the sky is sometimes blue but most often yellow-laden grey. Yesterday I saw a bird, a thin black bird that flew with a fish hanging out of its mouth. A bird I had never seen before. We are near land and the sailors, our gaolers, are suddenly more urgent in their movements. Arguments banter amongst them. I cannot understand any of them fully, only the word for 'money'.
Not long after sunrise, the longboat is beached on an island. One of the sailors runs off down the beach and up the hill. We are made stay in the boat so we sleep without the awful motion of the sea. We are yelled at to wake. Mossy rocks and flat green turf is all I notice of the landscape for coming up the beach is a party of men. They are all tall for the most, with blond or dark hair, dressed in cloaks and breeches in varying shades of orange and brown. My eyes squint to see weapons. They have none, not even daggers on their belts. About half are clean-shaven. When they are close to the boat, I notice one man, taller than the others with dark hair and a thin black beard. He has piercing green eyes, a smallish nose, a red mouth. His hands are big but the fingers are tapered and he wears a gold ring on the right one that the sun's rays have caught for a moment. The flash of sunlight from the ring illuminates the brooch holding his cloak and sets the ruby there on fire. The others, I notice, have such booty displayed as well but none wear it as he does with such confidence.
The captain of our ship, the greasiest of the sailors, yells at us to disembark motioning with his hand. We all, all us women get up and clutch each other to steady our legs. Most trip on ropes or their own feet in our effort to leave this tortuous vessel. I want to throw myself on the sand and not move again. When my feet finally feel the sand beneath them, I splay out my legs to stand still and fix my eyes on the man of the ring and ruby brooch to stop from falling down. There is a flicker in his green eyes. The captain pushes us into a line. Our rag bundles, our only possessions are thrown onto the beach in front of us.
He begins to speak to the party of islanders, pointing at us and raising his eyebrows. He pulls out a leather bag from his shirt and indicates the emptiness of it. The man of the ring steps forward and gives the captain a handful of hack silver, bent and twisted ring money with a few gold coins among it. The captain shakes his head and the Ring Man steps back. He is smiling as he does so. Then the next man steps up and throws his own pile of bullion at the captain. One of the sailors hurries to get a sack and put it before the captain and each of the other eight men in the line now throws their hoard onto the sack. When the last is done, the pile reaches to above his boots. The captain is laughing now, and the other sailors' eyes are popping with greed. The Ring Man speaks now to the captain and the captain receives his message with great amusement, snorting as he gets the idea, whatever it is. The captain, his black eyes dimmed with perverse pleasure, turns to us women and says one word: "Choose!" He holds his hand flat indicating the men. My 'sisters' are confused. I tell them. "We are to choose a man!" They giggle in astonishment. Fryth says aloud, to me, "Isla, it your right to go first."
I look at the men and stare at their faces, full of lust and the need to appear unperturbed by the circumstances. They stand steady, their shoulders a little straighter than before.
The first man, the Ring Man, stares at me as if to mesmerize me. I stare back at him and frown and for a moment his gaze falters and he looks at the ground. I step forward and taking up my bundle, I walk towards him and reach my hand out to him. He takes my hand in his and we turn and walk back along the beach.
Mark Maker #17Posted: May 5, 2013 in Viking novel
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"Ragi, how did you survive?"
Ragi turns as if I have poked him in the back.
"You have no marks at all!"
Valdr is sitting as before and the intensity on his face matches my own.
Ragi stands up and drops the rope he is knotting. He pauses longer than I want. I want to know now. I move menacingly towards him.
"Stop! I hid. I heard them screaming and I ran."
"Where? Where did you hide?"
"In the caves above the beach."
"And you stayed there while all of them, even the babes, were massacred!"
Ragi hangs his head. "There were too many. Hundreds of them."
Valdr speaks now: "How do you know, you ran!"
"I heard them."
I feel anger rising like a red snake in my belly. "Tell me now what you know, all of what you heard and saw."
"I was at the north end of the village, returning home after leaving skins for Ingar. I cannot for sure say how but they were inside the village walls before anyone saw them. Gunnar screamed the warning first and the men sought their arms. The women, those outside, turned and ran into their houses and bolted the doors. I had left my sword at home, There had been no need of it. To defend myself, I had nothing. I thought only of my farm and the flock built up from a few weak lambs to a herd worth having. I wanted to save them. So I turned and ran for the back gate and locking it close behind me sought the caves above my beach."
I am fuming now and want to kill him myself but I need to know what happened more.
"Who were they? Were they like us?'
"Some were…men. Those I could see. There was also something else. A feeling of some such thing moving, a kind of blurr. Our men I saw fall holding their blood-streaming throats with nothing near them." Ragi begins to groan and hold his head. "I can't stop seeing them fall! Will Thor forgive such as I?"
Valdr raises himself up to see Ragi better, "What do you mean, something invisible?"
Ragi tries to control his pain, "Something was moving with… a great fastness… Many men fell quickly without the chance to fight back, yes."
"So there was none of them killed by us?"
"None as I saw with my looking, brief as it was."
"This explains why I found no evidence of them, the warriors. Who were they, Ragi? Did they have markings on their shields?"
"I who ran fast as I could but cannot for sureness say of the colours nor the workings on their shields. If I saw, the memory of them is lost. I expected my throat out too."
"Now you must tell me of my wife!"
"I have not news of her, as I have said before. Only the cloak…"
"And from the cave, as I remember from my boyhood searches there, you can see the beach!"
"Aye, as one does look. Would I my face shown then, after such sights in the village!"
"I expect not. But for the sounds perhaps of men moving off into the ocean, do you recall any of THAT?"
"I heard them yelling as of a triumph. Of victory they did chant."
"Aye of a victory, then you must have heard them in a tongue known to us?"
"Nay, of words a few only, and then in a Norseward tongue unspoken by us."
"Which words did you understand?"
"They sang only a few I know. They spoke of the 'victory of the markmaker' and 'we have her.'
"And you thought not to tell me this until NOW!"
Ragi looks at me in a puzzled way. "I did attend your needs first, Asmundr and of your brother's."
I cannot deny his help and to show him I wish him no harm, I sit down again next to Valdr.
Valdr turns to me, "Asmundr, it may be her they have."
"I would wish it so and then not. Both."
"You wish her alive!"
When the injury has left me, when the winter begins to thaw, when Valdr is fit, then we will go to the mainland and consult the Thing as to what can be done. I know in my heart this is a god-driven outcome: The massacre, the loss of Isla, our injuries. All of it is nothing more than we deserve.
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I tell him. He shakes his head, "Asmundr…"
"I know, it looks bad but I need to know."
Ragi enters the hut and is surprised to see Valdr sitting up.
He smiles and offers the young man a drink of fresh sheep milk which he readily drains. I hold out my hand and breakfast on the sweet cup too. I look at Ragi and he nods. I begin to strap on the splint and reach for my crutch again. Together we set out to the beach.
There is fresh green seaweed washed up in lumps all over the small grey beach. Driftwood litters the ground and I resist the impulse to collect it as I have so many times before on our own section of the beach. Gulls coarse cries add an eerie backdrop to the grey crashing waves. A storm is brewing out to sea, the sharp tang of rain is on the air. Ragi moves nimbly over the rocks unlike me. I am as awkward as a crab. My eyes hurt from concentrating on each and every shape around me, searching for anything that might give me a clue to what happened to her. Ragi waits patiently while I catch up. "Here, he says," This is where I found the cloak." I drop to the sand and rub my hand over its surface, willing the essence of her to spring up out of the sand or her sense to tell me what I need to look for. The cloak had dropped, fortunately out of the reach of the waves. Ragi has enough sense to let me watch and feel for a while. He wanders off up the shore, gathering the driftwood that keeps us all warm without effort.
The sand draws me back. The only hope she is alive is if she is slave again as she came to me, captured in her native land, the islands above the Pictish Isle, the Norseman's new realm. But how, after all these weeks to know if the cloak is ripped then dropped as men flee here, more like monsters not men, dropped by them or by her? After I look well for many moments, the dragging shape of their keel as it was heaved back into the surf appears to my tired eyes. I touch the edges of the furrow the keel drew in the sand, the edges softened now by weeks of wind over the beach. Its definition is too sandblasted for me to tell if the keel is one we use or not. I drag my bad leg alongside the shape and touch the sand as I go at intervals hoping, with my heart bursting that I can make something tell me here messages I must know. Ragi comes back weighed down by sticks, concerned, I can tell at my anguish. "Stay till the storm", he advises.
I continue my searches. A dried fish, a seal skull and the curved half of a leather shoe are all I find after some time. The sky blackens and the surf begins to roar with increasing violence. I look along the empty beach and try to visualise her last moments here. Would she think I had survived? I had left her in the hut and this is the last I can remember until I woke up with my face in my own vomit. How long were we together? One winter to one winter, a year. Was this time enough to forge a bond unbreakable or was the pull of her own islands still strong in her heart and the chance to escape stronger still as a way back. But what of the monsters? Did she witness their carnage of her fellow countrywomen? And why she, of them all, was saved to be taken away? If she was at all.
She was a woman of skill. In the time I knew her, she was adept at the arts of healing and taught me some of her ways: the use of herbs and plants to stem blood flow or take away pain; the grinding of poultices to draw out the poison in a wound; the setting of a broken limb. She birthed babies I saw discarded on the hillside and I wish, I hope, her eyes did not take in those awful sights, her handiwork all wasted, their mothers never to birth again. She surprised me by how willingly she gave of her sweet loving and how expert she was at bringing me pleasure and prolonging the ecstasy. For many a moon's progress from fingernail to coin, she spoke her own language and laughed at me trying to copy until I made her speak mine which she did one or two words a day, repeated often. Soon the daily round of food, weaving and helping me with the forge was spoken in our native tongue with her strange and weird accent. She and Valdr began to speak of our island and our life and after a long time, she spoke of hers. She described her island and their customs similar to our own. Her speech had sounds like ours too and I detected some common heritage for us both. She would never say her real name or her family name so I called her Isla because she made the island new for me.
I walk back to the hut in my crab way. I am bursting with questions.


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I was hoping you all could give me your opinion on a letter I wrote. My SIL and I worked at the same hospital, I recently quit because I am moving soon. We both have always refused the flu shot. Well, recently an email was sent out saying that if the percentage of employees who had received their flu shot did not increase by Dec. 21, then those who hadn't received it would have to wear a mask while in patient contact. My SIL was pretty bummed out by it, but I remember at least one lady on this board who wrote a letter to administration and received an exemption. I did some research and wrote this letter for her to send in, what is your opinion?
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I recently received an email concerning the low percentage of hospital employees who had received their flu vaccine this year and the possibility of mandating flu shots. I am writing to inform you of my position on the influenza vaccination in hopes that you will reconsider this policy.
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I also remained unconvinced about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine itself. The 1979 Swine Flu vaccine was linked to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)[iii]. The 2010 H1N1 vaccine has been linked to GBS, Bell's Palsy, and thrombocytopenia[iv]. This year's flu shot does contain a vaccine for H1N1[v]. According to the CDC, the effectiveness of the vaccine varies from year to year [vi]. Many of the studies that are often cited confirming the effectiveness of the flu vaccine are funded by the very industries producing them, and thus are not reliable[vii] . Annual vaccination may not be a prudent idea as it has been shown to actually decrease immunity to a broader range of influenza infections in children[viii].
These are some of the reasons that I refuse the flu shot. I believe that strengthening the immune system to fight off illness and allowing the body to produce natural immunity is a more effective way to promote health. I hope that you will consider my stance and continue to allow employees the freedom to choose whether or not to receive the flu shot.


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F.U. Dart, seriously man.
F.U. Dart, seriously man.
Thats not as impressive of a lineup as it seems. Dart has a ton of mediocore guys going to a really tough tournament, I wouldn't be surprised if several of his guys DNP, and I dont think anyone outside of Monteiro has a great chance of winning it (barring a bunch of the top guys not showing up)
Hudon will score him serious points at the PSU open though
Gold is an idiot.
125: Brad Pataky, Penn State (Penn State Open: 16 pts)
133: Ben Ashmore, Arizona State (Vegas: 15 pts)
141: Joe Slaton, Iowa (vs. Iowa State, vs. UNI: 0 pts)
149: Lance Palmer, Ohio State (Vegas: 20 pts)
157: Chase Pami, Cal Poly (Vegas: 16 pts)
165: Conrad Polz, Illinois (Vegas: 10 pts)
174: Jordan Blanton, Illinois (Vegas: 8 pts) [Back Up]
184: Phil Keddy, Iowa (vs. Iowa State, vs. UNI: 0 pts)
197: Jake Varner, Iowa State (vs. Iowa: 4 pts)
HWT: Zack Rey, Lehigh (Penn State Open: 15 pts) (Seriously? He won the tournament, but with all decisions. Sigh.)
FLEX: Bagna Tovuujav, George Mason (Penn State Open: 16 pts)
Think I ended up at about 120ish.
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One, two, Evans is coming for you...
This is the tournament where a bunch of "mediocre" guys show up and announce their presence on the national scene.
I'd expect most of the 11-15 guys to go 2-2, 3-2, maybe get some low placement. The depth at 141 kept me from flexing Mangrum and Novachkov, mainly because they're low seeds and I could have three guys knocking each other off.
Budi isn't as good a choice in theory for Flex over a guy like Mangrum, but Budi does go for the fall on top and should he get a run of scrubs, that will tack on some points, too.
definitely not hating.....you'll go the dance and get pwned (i know...much like me last year)
125: Garnett - Penn State Open
133: Oliver - Minnesota
141: Gallick - Iowa
149: Mason - Okie State, Nebraska
157: Taylor - Penn State Open
165: Brown (Derek Gallagher back up) - CKLV
174: Patrovich - CKLV
184: Patterson - Penn State Open
197: Bond - CKLV
HWT: Russo - Princeton, VMI
Flex: Rebertus - CKLV
Bench: Dragon - headed to jail
Accordino - busted knee
Arnone - CKLV
Caputo - lives on a different planet @ Harvard
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I wish I could kick Matt Dragon in the balls. In his Dragonballz.
Bench: Dragon - headed to jail
Accordino - busted knee
Rebertus - CKLV
Caputo - lives on a different planet @ Harvard
Funny stuff......
Mojo's Mighty Chicken Pluckers!!!
125 A. ROBLES-Arizona St. - @CKLV
133 F.GOMEZ-Michigan St.@Penn St.Open
141 J. PARKS- Oklahoma St. vs. Minn.
FLEX F. MOLINARO-Penn. St.@Penn St.Open
149 D. GREEN- University of Buffalo @CKLV
157 J. KNOX-Univ. of Tennessee / Chattanoga OPEN
165 D. JONES-West Virginia University@CKLV
174 C. HENRICH-University of Virginia@Penn St.Open
184 J. LEBLANC- Univ. of Wyoming -@ CKLV
197 Brent JONES-University of Virginia @ Penn St.Open
HWT! N. FERNANDEZ-University of Oklahoma@ CKLV
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Mojo has himself a verrry nice schedule there imo. I could see 5 or so tourney finalists and a bunch of bonus
Gold is an idiot.


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Ben Chaplin (born Benedict John Greenwood; 31 July 1969)[1][2] is an English actor.
Early life[edit]
Chaplin was born and raised in Windsor, Berkshire, the son of Cynthia (née Chaplin), a drama teacher, and Peter Greenwood, a civil engineer. He has two sisters, Sarah and Rachel, and one brother, Justin.[3][4] He took his stage name after his mother's maiden name.[5] He attended the Princess Margaret Royal Free School. At the age of 17, he enrolled in the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[6]
After finishing his training, he moved to London and joined a repertory theatre company. Between work as a statistician for the London Transport Authority and clerical jobs, he began landing roles in BBC dramas and British films.
James Ivory and Ismail Merchant cast him as a servant in The Remains of the Day.[6] Chaplin first came to public attention for his performance as Matthew Malone in the first series of the sitcom Game On. After departing the series, he co-starred in several films including The Truth About Cats and Dogs, Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line, Murder By Numbers, The Touch with Michelle Yeoh, Birthday Girl and Dorian Gray (2009) as society artist Basil Hallward.
Chaplin received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Supporting Performer in The Glass Menagerie, and a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in The Retreat from Moscow. Recent theatre appearances include This Is How It Goes at the Donmar Warehouse in 2005, The Reporter at the National Theatre in 2007 and Farewell to the Theatre at the Hampstead Theatre in 2012. He appeared in Dates on Channel 4 in 2013.
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Chaplin was in a long-term relationship with actress Embeth Davidtz, but they have since broken up. He is now dating Rocio Oliver.[7][when?]
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- Feast of July (1995)
- Game On (1995)
- The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
- Washington Square (1997)
- The Thin Red Line (1998)
- Lost Souls (2000)
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- Murder by Numbers (2002)
- The Touch (2002)
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- The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep (2007)
- Me and Orson Welles (2009)
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- Ways to Live Forever (2010)
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- Twixt (2011)
- World Without End (2012)
- Dates (2013)
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- The Secrets (2014)
- The Book of Negroes (2015)
- Cinderella (2015)
- Mad Dogs (U.S.) (2015)
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- ^ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.; at ancestry.com
- ^ "Ben Chaplin Biography (1970–)". Filmreference.com. Retrieved 2015-02-18.
- ^ Wallace, Debra L (3 March 2002). "Question Time: Interview – Ben Chaplin: Britain's sexiest export". Sunday Mirror.
- ^ Britain gets back a national asset
- ^ a b "The truth about Ben: Unleashing charm on and off screen, Chaplin ponders big-time film fame". Thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2015-02-18.
- ^ Ben Chaplin Interview 11 September 2009
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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
In this installment of DJ Sessions, KCRW's Travis Holcombe brings us sounds from Norway and France, including Norwegian DJ and producer Todd Terje, Norwegian rock band Tôg, French singer Katerine and French electro rock band Jamaica.
Holcombe tells Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson he enjoys listening to Tog's album, which is in Norwegian. "I have no idea what he's saying and I kind of like not knowing," he says.
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- Todd Terje, "Johnny And Mary (feat. Bryan Ferry)"
- Todd Terje, "Inspector Norse"
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- Tôg, "Ild // Jord // Luft // Vann"
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- Jamaica, "Two On Two"
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A two-and-a-half-year-old tribal girl was allegedly raped by her relative inside a school premises in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh, police said today.
The accused, Thanu Bhuria, has been arrested, TC Pawar, in-charge of Ranapur Police Station in the district, told PTI. The 30-year-old man sexually abused the girl under a shed in a Government school near Lambela village, about 175km from here, yesterday when she was playing, Pawar said.
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Re: Give way when hoisting the main?
It isn't explicit in the Colregs, and I've heard it argued both ways.
My view, and what I teach my sailing students (and I got the local Coast Guard COTP and his Deputy to concur at an industry lunch since I wanted to know their view since they're the enforcers) is if you have it running but haven't yet put it in gear while you still sail, or take in sail, or charge your battery, means you are NOT a motorboat under the rules, since you're not "propelled".
Now, if I put her in gear, maneuver, then knock it back in neutral for reasons of hull speed, of course I'm a motorboat, just adjusting speed by way of the shift rather than throttle. And I hate to keep saying "day shape" but if you are propelled by both motor and sail, there's a day shape for that! And no one has it, nor do most even know about it (and it's not required in Inland waters if you're under 12 meters long). But in a perfect world, you'd use it when you put her in gear, but not when you fired up the motor in neutral at the end of a sail to "be ready just in case" while you decide to be a cowboy and sail the jetties and harbor.
I know reasonable minds differ on this, but "neutral but haven't used or put it in gear yet, and may never do so if the wind holds and I can sail into the slip" is sailing, not motoring, for purposes of who's the stand-on and give-way vessel).
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