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Located 20 minutes south of the Quepos airport in the exclusive Hills of Portalon Estates, Vista Del Fuego offers breathtaking views that are among the finest available anywhere in the world. At an elevation of 500m (1,500 ft.), there is a constant breeze that keeps the air fresh and the temperature pleasant. Views of Manuel Antonio Park in the North and Punta Dominical in the South encompass a sweeping 45 km. vista of rivers, tropical rainforest, palm trees and several of Costa Rica's premier beaches. Views from the estate include a dramatic panorama of the Savegre River. In the distance it is possible to see beaches at Parrita, the Nicoya Peninsula, the Osa Peninsula and even Caño Island. Visitors to the 4.9 hectare (12.1 acre) estate can spend days simply relaxing by the pool, drinking Costa Rica's finest coffee and watching spectacular sunsets. Once you feel refreshed, adventure waits around every bend. Try an exhilarating zip line tour at nearby Hacienda Baru or ride horses through primary rainforest, savanna and mile upon mile of empty beaches. The world class beaches of Playa Matapalo are only a few quick kilometers down the road. Photos of the house and grounds can only begin to give you a glimpse of the wonders that await you here. The villa comfortably sleeps 10 people in five rooms. Completed in November, 2007 by Patrick Heinen of HEG Engineering, Costa Rica's premier home builder, Vista Del Fuego provides 300m (3,300 ft) of luxurious living on three levels and an oasis-style swimming pool. Spectacular artwork, created especially for Vista Del Fuego by Paul and Susanne Leasure after a visit to this beautiful country, adorns the walls.
4 wheel drive is an absolute must for any Costa Rica adventures. We have a very steep 200 meter approach on the dirt public road leading to our home that can be very intimidating to drivers with little off road experience. Most roads in the southern zone of Costa Rica are not paved, and conditions can change with the weather, so a 4 x 4 is the only way to ensure smooth travels. Experienced local taxi drivers and small shuttle buses (12 passengers) have no problems reaching our property. So please rent a 4 x 4, or hire a professional driver!
Hola, Costa Rica lovers!
My name is Jesse Castro, I live in Boulder Colorado with my wife Ann and our 8 year old daughter Lennon. Originally from La Jolla, Ca and growing up in the ocean, Colorado after 6 years comes up a bit short on tropical sunsets! Pictured above is me and my mother Sharon who followed us to Colorado to be near her only granddaughter. Sharon is a true California girl and jumped at the chance to partner with her son on a vacation home in one of our favorite spots in the world.
Sharon is an executive with a fortune 500 company, specializing in corporate education, while my wife and I have been in the high end salon business for many years. Her a top hairstylist and me well... serial entrepreneur, adventurer, and 'Chief Bottle Washer'. We currently own a successful salon in Boulder Colorado.
Being able to experience the contrast between the Rocky Mountains and the amazing South Pacific region of Costa Rica has made us feel blessed beyond belief. It is our absolute pleasure to share our beautiful 3 home estate with friends and family in this magical region of the world. We invite you to feel welcome in our little slice of paradise!
Sharon Haigh purchased this estate in 2012
This property has the perfect combination of privacy, security, and accessibility to the regions best beaches and attractions of the Pacific region. Perched on a high lot (1500') above the Pacific Ocean, the breezes and sunset views combine into tropical nirvana. Ten degrees (F) cooler than the beach and yet just a few kilometers away with an eagle eye view of the breaking surf. 'The Hills of Portalon' is a private 350 acre Eco-development, with just 27 home sites and more than 150 acres dedicated to rainforest protect.
Vista Del Fuego is positioned perfectly to act as a private and secluded home base to countless adventures in the 'Southern Zone' of Costa Rica. The estate is located just 20 minutes south of Manuel Antonio and 15 minutes north of Dominical. It sits on a west facing hillside inside a secure gated property and abuts primary rainforest. The property has a seasonal stream running through the center adding to the ambiance.
On the 12 acre estate sits two exquisite homes with 9 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms. This would make a tremendous spot for special events; such as weddings, yoga retreats, or just a big family get together.
Come enjoy this magical property! Pura Vida!
"Thank you for sharing your beautiful house with us! Unbelievable view...Plenty to do here! We saw monkeys, sloths, iguanas, parrots, toucans, snakes and [more]... We would love to return to this paradise with our young daughter next time...We did and saw more than I can write here. Costa Rica is a beautiful country & the 'Ticos' are warm and friendly. Thanks again for a lovely stay..."
We stayed for a week with our daughter and her family. We were off to a different adventure every day. Each was within a half an hour from the house. The caretaker helped us reserve outings in advance, and the owner was extremely helpful in suggesting beaches, restaurants and things to do. When we had minor problems the caretaker responded immediately. We would definitely stay there again. Do rent a 4x4 for the access road.
Our party of 12 loved the house! The home is beautiful and the pool is wonderful! Some of us went fishing out of Quepos and caught 2 sailfish! We saw huge blue butterflies around the home. But you do absolutely need a 4x4 to get up and down the mountain!
We stayed at this villa from January 25 - 28. The house is beautiful...lots of room for our party of 5 adults (girls getaway). I think that two or three families could stay here comfortably as well.
David (caretaker who lives down the hill) was a savior! He doesn't speak very much English, but we were able to get the point across if something was up.....and some things did come up; a bat in my bathroom, removal of a dead poisonous toad outside our garage (I drove over it accidently), changing a flat tire on our SUV, and the garage door coming off a bracket one evening. He helped us so much...really nice guy too.
The road up to the villa is no joke! You will need an SUV...make sure you check the air pressure so it can handle the rocks.
We saw wildlife outside the villa; toucans flying by, toads, lots of beautiful birds, and a coati (tropical raccoon).
Only little thing would be...a few more amenities (i.e. laundry detergent/dryer sheets, a few more spices/oil, and a few more storage containers for leftovers to name a few)....and fixing the ice machine and water in the fridge. We wanted to use the blender to make some blended ice cocktails, but we had no ice.
Overall, the house is beautiful...the property is nice to walk about, and the pool was refreshing in the late afternoon or early morning after sightseeing.
Just got home yesterday. Words cannot describe the amazing vacation our group of 10 had.
The rental was more amazing than the pictures. It was a peaceful beautiful home to return to after the daily adventures we had. The property manager /conceirge, Marlon, reserved activities for us. We gave him a list of things we wanted to do and he took care of the rest. Trust him to do this and you will not be disappointed. We snorkeled, went horsebackriding, rode 29 miles of ATV trails, whitewater rafted on the river close by the house. Every company Marlon booked for us was top notch and a great value.I really cannot say enough. Left a couple
of days for the beaches of Manuel antonio.
The owner Jesse was happy to answer any questions I had before we arrived. He was very accesible.
The property maintenance manager, David was there daily to keep the pool perfect and take care of other detais.
The only small suggestion I would make, reserve activities and get the details (directions and times) all at once in an email and save it to an offline device. Internet /wifi can be spotty,best to have all the info for excusions at once rather than depend on daily emails from Marlon.This is just a very minor thing , all 10 of my group HIGHLY recommend this property for your Costa Rica dream vacation!
P.S. Get a 4x4. It is a necessity : )
We spent a week here for an extended family vacation and loved every minute of it. The house was beautiful and very well equipped. We spent a lot of time relaxing by the pool and enjoying the gorgeous views. The landscaping was beautiful and very well maintained. The road leading to the property is not for the faint of heart, but once you got there, you felt like you had your own little piece of heaven! Marlon (concierge) was very helpful and accommodating. Both he and Jesse (owner) gave great advice on places to go and restaurants to try. Fantastic property!
I took my family for a Thanksgiving trip to Costa Rica. The property and the views were absolutely beautiful.I know everyone talks about the road leading up to the house, but for me it was part of the adventure and it became second nature after the first time. We did the Canopy Safari zip lining tour and had an amazing time. Marlon, the concierge set us up with a reservation at the Nauyaca Waterfall horseback tour and also recommended the Charter restaurant for dinner. Everyone had a great time. David, the caretaker was there for anything we needed and kept the pool nice and clean.The owner Jesse recommended going to Matapalo Beach which is very close by and you can drive right up to the shoreline and park. We walked the beach and collected numerous sand dollars that were in the sand. We had a great time hanging out in downtown Quepos and went to a sports bar (Double Hook Bar & Grill) to watch the NFL games and were surprised to find out it was owned by a gentleman that lives in our home town (West Palm Beach).Manuel Antonio beach was very cool and if you're looking for any souvenirs you will see numerous people selling their goods right on the beach. You want to make sure you go to the Happy Lobster which is only about 3km from the main road entrance to the property. The food is terrific and the prices are fair for the amount of food they give you. We did so many other things and I could go on and on. Overall, this was a trip we will definitely do again, there are still so many things we want to do. Thank you Jesse, Marlon and David. The property is absolutely gorgeous.
The Kozlowski Family,
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Only 15 minutes from Quepos Airport, Only 20 minutes from Quepos/Manuel Antonio, Only 15 minutes from Playa Dominical. Only 2 miles from the town of Matapalo and its beautiful quiet beaches. Numerous tourist attractions in the area including: World Class Sport Fishing, Rafting on the Rio Savegre, Numerous nature tours and canopy zip-lining, Waterfall hikes and horseback riding, a multitude of nice restaurants and hotels, Ultra-light airplane tours at the Quepos Airport,
The animal rescue/rehab center for Rio Savegre, New 400 slip marina in Quepos is now open!
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Portalon is a small pueblo consisting mainly of Costa Rican families and a small mixture of North Americans and Europeans. A laid back friendly atmosphere prevails. With a backdrop of jungle covered hills and bordering the Portalon River, it offers an abundance of tranquility and serenity. Here you become aware of a relaxing energy which seems to rejuvenate and invigorate your entire body. You can hike or horseback ride to nearby waterfalls. The town of Matapalo and its beautiful beaches are only within 2 miles. Matapalo will be a future high growth area for hotel and resort development. The famous Savegre River and rafting is only a few miles away. The towns of Quepos to the North and Dominical to the South are within 10 minutes. Access is easy with the Quepos Airport only 15 minutes away.
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Low Season 2015
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High Season 2016
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Spring Break 2016
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High Season 2017
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Bruno Coquatrix
Bruno Coquatrix (5 August 1910 – 1 April 1979) was mainly known as the owner and manager of the music hall Paris Olympia. He was instrumental in recognizing and exposing the talent of up-and-coming performers and brought international stars to Parisian audiences.
Coquatrix was born in Ronchin, Nord.
Bruno Coquatrix firstly made himself known as songs and music writer. He wrote over 300 songs, e.g. Mon ange (1940) ; Clopin-clopant (1947); Cheveux dans le vent (1949)), as well as some operettas.
He was the impresario of some French singers, e.g. Jacques Pills and Lucienne Boyer. He managed the variety theatre Bobino before he took over the Olympia, Europe's biggest music hall in 1954. He then staged all the era's celebrities, e.g. Georges Brassens, Jacques Brel, Gilbert Bécaud, Johnny Hallyday, Dalida, Édith Piaf, Annie Cordy, Mireille Mathieu, Yves Montand, and so many others. He also co-founded a records company, the Disques Versailles.
An astute and successful businessman, he was very influential within the French musical world. He was also the mayor of Cabourg (Calvados) from 1971 until his death in Paris eight years later. Coquatrix was buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery (division 96).
- Paulette Coquatrix. Les coulisses de ma mémoire (1984) Grasset & Fasquelle ISBN 2-246-31071-7
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Nearly 2,300 University of South Dakota students are being recognized for their outstanding academic accomplishments during the 2015 Spring semester.
A University of South Dakota student is one of 10 singers chosen nationwide as a finalist for the 39th Annual Glenn Miller Scholarship Competition, a national vocal contest for high school seniors and college freshmen who plan make to music part of their future.
Nearly 400 high school junior girls from across South Dakota plan to learn about civic participation June 1-6 at the 2015 American Legion Auxiliary South Dakota Girls State program in Vermillion.
The National Science Foundation has appointed USD Professor Paula Mabee, Ph.D., to its leadership team as director of the Division of Environmental Biology, which supports fundamental research on populations, species, communities, and ecosystems.
A University of South Dakota School of Law student has been appointed to a national American Bar Association group focused on intellectual property.
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2.8 Room cleanliness
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2.6 Room comfort
2.6 Hotel condition
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for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom philly
Close to boardwalkPosted Aug 28, 2014
It was an OK stay at the hotel. Like the pool not BBQ area. Great locaton
by A verified travelerfrom V
No luxury herePosted Aug 24, 2014
The staff was very nice and maids were worth tipping. The bathroom needed a real cleaning, beds were rock hard, sauna out of order, and the arcade was nothing short of a joke. Pool and jacuzzi were nice but no one enforced any of the rules.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
hot tubPosted Aug 20, 2014
Pros: the rooms were spacious
Cons: The complimentary breakfast could be a little better.
Location: Everything that you wanted to do was in walking distance.
Everything was great and staff were nice. The only problem i had was water temperature. We were in the shower and the water got really hot without anyone turning the water on or off in the bathroom or the kitchen. The hot tub was warm but everything else was good. I'll be returning next year.
by A verified travelerfrom Conshohocken, Pa
Nice pool.........hotel rooms could be betterPosted Aug 18, 2014
I have stayed here once before, but this time I was not happy at all for the money it costs to stay here. Upon arriving our key didn't work and we had to wait for maintenance to play with the lock. The tub had hair in it and there was sand on the floor, we had to bleach the bathroom and bleach the floors. The quality of the furniture was worn out, the dresser drawer falls out when you pull it. Also while taking a shower the water will become scorching hot at any given time. My husband and I will not be staying at this hotel again.
by A verified travelerfrom ct
Old not worth the money spentPosted Aug 17, 2014
Old needs update staff was decent motel needs more upkeep dresser was falling apart fan in bathroom was noisy expensive place for its condition
for Familiesby A verified travelerfrom pa
Good hotel, nothing fancyPosted Aug 17, 2014
Pros: Big room, 2 tv's, liked the frig and microwave
Cons: Breakfast is horrid and sauna plus should be open
Location: Rusty rudder is a close cheap buffet
The room is spacious and clean, loved the full size frig. Very close to the boardwalk and beach. Horrible continental breakfast and slow elevator but for the price it's a ok place.
by A verified travelerfrom p
Dirty and coldPosted Aug 7, 2014
No rug dirty towels tv volume didn't work. Spent as little time in room as possible
for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom montreal QC
GoodPosted Jul 13, 2014
This is a nice clean 2.5 - 3 stars hotel/motel. Rooms get clean everyday, very close to the boardwalk. Wifi signal not that strong.
for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom C
High quality at a great pricePosted Jul 11, 2014
We left one hotel to come to this one! The people at the front desk were super friendly and professional! The front space looks beautiful! The room looked perfect when we came in. It felt so cozy and comfortable. I was extremely pleased with the cleanliness of the bathroom! I'm a stickler for that and it was impressive to me. I will definitely stay here again when I need to.
for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Way better than I thoughtPosted Jul 1, 2014
This hotel is much better than the reviews suggest. Don't believe everything you read.


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Using a food metaphor seems ironic, since Hagedorn's tactics often derive from Brecht's epic theater, meant as a corrective to the "culinary" commercial kind. But that's precisely why playgoing should be a feast, not a standard sequence of courses served up mechanically: You have to decide for yourself what you're willing to swallow. But in our time, Brecht's fast-switch strategies have become a standard sequence of their own. Too often, Hagedorn seems to be following the pattern reflexively.
A writer living in the U.S., back home for her grandmother's funeral; a waiter with movie-star dreams and the usherette he romances; a junkie hustler who DJs at a popular dance club; the club's drag-queen owner; a liberal senator's daughter being romanced by a guerrilla commander: Dogeaters' characters are sprinkled up and down the social ladder. Nestled at its top are specimens of the ruling elite: A stop-at-nothing general; his trigger-happy aide; a beamingly corrupt industrialist; the general's monolithically devout wife; the liberal senator, who is the general's cousin; and of course Imelda Marcos herself, smiling over the islands' "natural" beauty as she fondles a favorite pair of shoes. Like balls on a cubist pool table, the characters carom off each other in unexpected and sometimes far-fetched combinations. Whatever happensa disaster, a coverup, an assassination, a kidnapping, a rapeeveryone in Manila knows all the gory details, through the system of human telegraphy that cities under totalitarian rule tend to develop.
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Not that the Marcos-era Philippines, a two-house dictatorship of the military and the oligarchy, was the most brutal of such places: One of the many things Hagedorn does right is to show how the good life trickles downwhen it's necessary for bribing or opiatizing sectors of the populace. It's her mixed feelings about this Philippine version of consumer culture that lead her into structural chaos. Using a fictional pair of local TV stars as her emcees, she invites us sometimes to sneer at the crude imitation of Western pop kitsch, sometimes to critique it as exploitation, sometimes to relish it as surcease for the oppressed, and sometimes to view her own work as an extension of it, another prisoner of the Metro Manila media trap.
This last is especially unfortunate, since it virtually cues her to write her scenes as recycled versions of those we've seen countless times before: the nightlife kid with guerrilla connections, the innocent bystander gunned down because he's seen too much, the torture routine in the general's basement. No doubt all these things occurred, in some form, in the Philippines, but saying so doesn't guarantee their validity onstage. To imply, as the script does, that they're part of an ongoing reality soap opera lets the spectator off the hook. The pity is that Hagedorn's grasp of the ideas and the facts behind her ornate tale is potentially powerful: The credit she gets, deservedly, for tackling such ambitious material seeps away in the script's unsteady focus and by-the-numbers treatment. The pity's redoubled by the freshness of the diction, zestily salted with Tagalog and Spanish, in which these conventionally built scenes are conveyed. Hagedorn's ear for tone is a good deal more acute than her eye for dramatic character.
Michael Greif's production shows a similar slippage between its visual sense and its forward impetus. On David Gallo's spacious set, a sort of atrium with a mezzanine and twin staircases, people and furnishings are in constant, attractive motion. The individual scenes, though, seem to happen in an unpaced, dreamlike stasis, never gathering force or linking, with those two grinning emcees there to defuse every moment. Fortunately, the sluggishness doesn't hamper the energy of the largely Filipino American cast, varied in talent but uniform in wholeheartedness. Among the memorables are Mia Katigbak, bubbling with heartfelt insincerity as the female emcee; Hill Harper, rattling with anger and panic as the hustler on the run; Alec Mapa, hovering deliciously on the edge of screech as Perlita the gay bar owner; and Ching Valdes-Aran, whose sweetly steel-edged Imelda is balanced by her even steelier rendering of the general's devout wife.
Leslie Ayvazian, the author and performer of High Dive, is a devout skeptic. This, as you might guess, is step one in a basic recipe for comedy. The second step is Ayvazian's longstanding desire to perform, as she puts it, "a one-person show with a large cast." To this end, she starts her work in the lobby, a half hour before curtain, recruiting audience members to deliver lines interrupting her monologue. High Dive, in which Ayvazian is alone onstage throughout, has a cast of 34. And she doesn't save all the good lines for herself.
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The Bluebird and the Sparrow (Women of the West #10)
There were moments when she wished she were an only child, that her mother had never blessed her with a baby sister. Not a sister-like Glenna.
"She's lovely! Look at those curls. Those blue eyes. She's just beautiful!"
Berta was used to those comments. Whenever ladies came to the house or met her mother on the streets, everyone was always exclaiming over her little sister Glenna.
Somewhere along the way, Berta gradually came to the conclusion that whatever Glenna was, she would not be. Whatever Glenna did, she would not do. Whatever Glenna liked, she would not like. She would be the opposite.
And as the two girls grow up, that determination shapes their relationship. Glenna is sparkling, vivacious, outgoing, and adored. Berta is serious, dependable, prim, and always feels plain and ordinary especially when she compares herself to her sister.
But the day will come when Berta must look into her heart and discover what truly makes the distance between them.
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UN Chief Urges Swift Action On Climate Change
UN chief Ban Ki-moon began a tour of Norway on Tuesday in order to gain increased international support for an ambitious climate agreement at Copenhagen in December.
"I would like to draw the attention (of) the world, for urgent action to be taken at Copenhagen … We do not have much time to lose," Ban said from a Norwegian coastguard vessel on Tuesday.
The former South Korean foreign minister traveled to a research site at Ny-Aalesund in the Arctic's Svalbard archipelago before world leaders will meet in Copenhagen to discuss a replacement to Kyoto Protocol, which will expire in 2012.
Ban said he hopes leaders will "agree a global deal that is comprehensive, equitable and balanced for the future of humanity and the future of planet Earth."
According to AFP, 10 countries have bases at Ny-Aalesund "" Britain, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway and South Korea.
"One of the very important reasons for my coming to Norway is to see first-hand the dramatic changes to the Arctic and to learn what that means for mankind," Ban told reporters from Oslo on Monday.
"I will take all I have learned to the high-level summit meeting."
Ban said the remote Arctic archipelago might have no ice within the next 30 years if climate continues on its current course.
He vowed to push for comprehensive action for "the future of humanity."
Weather permitting, Ban is scheduled to visit the Norwegian research vessel Lance which is studying the Arctic ice off Svalbard.
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text: Working through the holidays: Take advantage of the downtime By: dmc-admin December 4, 2009 By Austin Light CHARLOTTE — As the holidays approach and business starts winding down for many, it can be tempting for business owners to turn the "Open" sign off and take time to relax. But Terry Cox, CEO and president of the Business Innovation & Growth Council, said the holiday slowdown is an opportune time for business and those who put their feet up could be missing out. "Everyone thinks everyone else isn't doing anything, they're all on vacation or something," Cox said. "To tell you the truth, between the 15th and 31st might be the best time to reach some CEOs and clients." Cox said that for business owners looking to make connections with potential clients, calling around the holidays might get them to the people at the top more quickly. "With people on vacation, you could be routed to someone you normally couldn't get to, or you could get the owner or CEO directly," she said. Matt McGlothlin, owner of Bitflip, a Web design company on West Morehead Street, said he plans to stay productive and use the slowdown to his advantage. Subscribe Login Email Address: Password: Already a paid subscriber but not registered for online access yet? For instructions on how to get premium web access, click here.Forgot your password? Share this:EmailPrintFacebookLinkedInTwitterGoogle +1Like this:Like Loading... 1:02 am Fri, December 4, 2009 Mecklenburg Times: News for Mecklenburg, Union and Iredell counties dmc-admin


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when it comes to chasing arabs Israeli's never waste time....how about a little more action regarding settlers hurting palestinians huh?
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IDF forces combed the areas surrounding Jerusalem, including the West Bank village of Beit Iksa, after an Arab man stabbed a resident of the Ramot neighborhood in northern Jerusalem.
An initial investigation indicated that the attacker was an Arab man who fled from the scene of the crime and ran through the Ramot forest toward the village of Beit Iksa. Police have determined that the attack had nationalist motives.
A Magen David Adom team arrived at the scene, evacuated the victim to Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Karem in Jerusalem. The victim is in stable condition, and is expected to make a full recovery.
A friend of the victim told Haaretz that the two were sitting on a street curb at approximately 4 P.M. when a young Arab man passed by them. According to the friend, the Arab man turned around, headed toward the two, stabbed the man in the back and the stomach, and fled. Security forces arrived on the scene, and combed the area in search for the assailant.
The incident came four days after a prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas Islamists procured freedom for soldier Gilad Shalit held in the Gaza Strip for more than five years, in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinians from Israeli jails charged with lethal attacks against Israelis.
Tensions have also risen in recent days over reports of Israeli plans to expand settlement construction in East Jerusalem, which it captured in a 1967 war and annexed as part of its capital in a move never recognized internationally.
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...Including render features that "shouldn't theoretically work on consoles".
German developer Crytek has DirectX 11 graphics running on Crysis 3 on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
The PC version of the sci-fi shooter sequel, due out spring 2012, will build upon the stunning Crysis 2 DirectX 11 Ultra Upgrade, but the programmer wizards at Crytek aim to get at least some of this running on the console version of the game.
"We want to make sure as much as is humanly possible can translate from a DX11 variant into a DX9 variant, that will work almost as good on an Xbox console to whatever extent we can, because we don't want the experience to be different between the platforms," Rasmus Højengaard, director of creative development at Crytek, told Eurogamer.
"It is very, very difficult, but it is possible. It just requires a lot of effort. Some of the stuff these guys are making work on consoles now is absolutely amazing. It's render features that shouldn't theoretically work on consoles, but they've managed to construct code that can emulate a similar thing from a hack and slash sounds wrong, but they don't have the same streamlined pipeline you would have with a DX11 structure, but they can get to a similar result just by experimenting and using tips and tricks."
Højengaard provided a concrete example of this: parallax occlusion mapping, while pointing out that it was not a feature confirmed to be in the console version of Crysis 3.
"I'm not saying this will be in the game, but they managed to make parallax occlusion mapping work, which is an advanced form of bump mapping where you get silhouettes as well, and you have self-shadowing even though you have absolutely no polygons," he explained.
"That's a very advanced feature, and it shouldn't theoretically run on a 360, but they made it run on a 360."
Højengaard insisted, however, that Crytek will not include DX11 graphics features on console if they impact performance. "What it all boils down to is to what extent they're able to use this without choking the console," he said.
Crytek hopes Crysis 3, which has been in development for just over a year, will prove to be a visual showcase, an example of what is possible on the PS3 and Xbox 360 at the end of their lifecycles.
"It's always interesting to push stuff when the perception is you can't push it anymore," Højengaard said. "That's definitely something we're doing." The development team is benefiting, in this regard, from a particularly efficient production - one boosted by the "stable" CryEngine 3 and developers who are finally getting to grips with the Crysis franchise. The end result is a quicker turnaround than with previous Crytek games.
"We can just be very efficient about the production because we have a stable technology path and we're not developing a new engine," he said. "And we have people who really know what they want to do with the game, which means we can get something out somewhat quicker than we could with Crysis 2, which had new engine development, and Crysis 1, which was new IP. As soon as you have to invent something it always takes longer than if you know what you're doing.
"We're obviously hoping it will be one of these pillars where we can go, that was what you can do."
This scares me honestly for the console guys because I've seen crysis 2 on the 360 and it was a laggy, non HD mess and to add stuff, you have to take other things away.. what are they going to take away from crysis 3 to get these new whiz bang features? another 10 fps? Crytek aiming for that 20 fps experience eh
I guess we'll wait and see but this simply is more of the snake oil rhetoric that crytek are masters at spewing.
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June 11th, 2012 #1
Molina's Sketchbook - BR BR? HUAHUE
Hi, my name is Lucas Molina. I'm a student from Brazil currently getting a master's degree in art history and painting a lot.
My goal is to get really good at digital painting and I'll do this by focusing on the fundamentals, learning from the masters and drawing tons. I'm making this sketchbook to motivate myself and to get critique from you guys.
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Some studies!
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And here's some stuff from imagination!
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June 11th, 2012 #5
Great studies! Those landscapes are really coming along as well. I rather like the texture work.
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June 18th, 2012 #6
Thanks uguuu! Looking forward to new uploads in your sketchbook.
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Thanks mel0n. I rather like you.
Here's two Turner color studies and a Rembrandt values study.
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June 19th, 2012 #8
Lovely brushwork. To be honest, I don't know what advice I could give you, but for sure I know that I'd like to see some pencil work!
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I am in love with your works!
The simplicity, the clarity, the colors... they all add to that special atmosphere ur digis have!
I VOTE 5 STARS for this thread!
Keep doing great stuff!
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June 19th, 2012 #10
Really beautiful work dude, i'm looking forward to seeing how this SB progresses.
I really like the autumn snow scene with the white tree just off-centre. It's got lovely colours and great composition.
I would love to see some sketches, and less finished pieces to see how you go about making these
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June 21st, 2012 #11
@Daniel Cotter:
I'll update some pencil work soon. Likely some recent life drawing.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you. Here you go, sort of. Though these are unfinished more due to lazyness than anything.
Posting a couple paintings from imagination. The first one I just did randomly. The second one, well... My grandmother has gone insane this week. She was asking where her penguins were, because they had gotten out of the mirror and the poor things must've been eating sand by now. Well, here they are.
June 27th, 2012 #12
One study from Ridley Scott's Kingdom of Heaven and a landscape from imagination.
I will post those pencil drawings I promised soon, I haven't forgotten. Probably in the next update.
June 29th, 2012 #13
Pencil drawings, as requested. Slightly not safe for work. These are all life drawings.
June 29th, 2012 #14
Nice stuff Brozil, nice to see you working hard. I like that you've toned down on the texture spam; keep improving your forms!
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June 29th, 2012 #15
Some very stunning pieces here. I very much enjoy your clean style, very pleasing aesthetically. Keep it going!
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June 30th, 2012 #16
molina may i ask what brush set do you use? i know these are the square type brushes but i've never figured out what brushes you exactly use.. the bark of the tress look amzing in the Medusa picture please help.
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July 2nd, 2012 #17
Thank you! Hopefully I am.
Thank you for stopping by my sketchbook!
I use a brushpack with lots of brushes from brushpacks around the web. You can download it here. There should be better ones around, though.
One WIP from observation. This thread is quickly becoming NSFW, I'm sorry if you opened this at work.
July 3rd, 2012 #18
Iae meo, muito bom o seu trampo, sensacional! Os seus contrastes entre o quente e escuro são muito bons, vou ficar de olho.
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July 3rd, 2012 #19
Oo you brushwork is so pro already ...! The use of colour an light have a very natural feel to it ... and those portraits totally nail it. You really know what you are doing and definitely will be getting a lot of attention in here. ^^
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Visit my sketchbook-gallery kinda thing ...
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July 3rd, 2012 #20
Nice work man, really diggin those studies!
My DeviantART & my Sketchbook.
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July 3rd, 2012 #21
awesome start dude! Looking forward to more
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July 3rd, 2012 #22
stroke precision= off the chain! keep going~ 1
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Imagination is more important than knowledge- Albert Einstein...
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July 3rd, 2012 #23
fantastic stuff!
espero mais updates
Looking for freelance: link
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July 3rd, 2012 #24
wow really great sketchbook... I can see how much you control edges ... and those beautiful lines... Oh man... I'm not match for you[
Your knowledge about human structure makes me weak.
Hope you keep doing this marvelous work. I cant see even a litte mistake in your work!
really great man.
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July 3rd, 2012 #25
Beautiful work and epic sketchbook, I'm glad that you're here, such a great inspiration for me to keep practicing!
Please, check my SKETCHBOOK and leave feedback. I want to improve!
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July 7th, 2012 #26
Below are a lava environment attempt/thumbnail from imagination, a couple drawings from life drawing this week and a flying turtle from imagination.
July 7th, 2012 #27
I feel like I need at least half an hour just to find the right vocabulary to describe how well these pieces are made! The patterns are just... there see! I can't even describe it! The Colors are downright gorgeous. I feel like this comment just doesn't do them justice.
With the limited time I have, I'll just sum it by saying: beautiful work man
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July 9th, 2012 #28
awesome sketchbook, man. that nude laying on the bed is incredible
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July 9th, 2012 #29
Hello, welcome to CA!
Nice work here so far, you are definitely a painter, and a pretty good one too. You understand color, values and form well!
I think your drawings are good but they could be much better. Maybe its just the photo but on the ones where you did add values, the range of values were slim and also very much the same. Also want to watch those line weights and making variations in your line weights. Variety adds dynamism. I have this problem myself so I notice it with others immediately.
Also, another thing I noticed in your imaginative landscape, the perspective of that city/oasis in the distance is off. It dips in towards us and makes the city look slanted like its entire foundation is lying flat on the side of dune or something. It just doesn't look right. In your environments, you can also add more ideas (or assets) into them to add visual interest...unless you just want to make mood environments, that's fine.
Alright man, all around you've got good work here. Keep em coming!
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July 12th, 2012 #30
Insane sketches man! Hope to catch up with you someday!
Keep those beautiful pieces coming!
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Is indoor mold contamination a threat to health? Part two.
Many species of mold (including some found indoors in contaminated buildings) produce mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites. Nearly all are cytotoxic, disrupting cellular structures and interfering with vital cellular processes such as protein, RNA, and DNA synthesis. Their function seems to he to give molds a competitive advantage over molds of other species and bacteria.
The potency of mycotoxins varies by species and strain of mold, as does specificity to targeted cells, cell structures, or cell processes. Higher organisms are not specifically targeted by mycotoxins, but seem to get caught in the crossfire of the biochemical warfare among mold species and molds and bacteria.
The production of mycotoxins depends on the substrate and environment in which molds grow. The toxins are associated with mold spores, which are cast off in blooms that vary with the mold's life cycle stage. The presence of competitive organisms may play a role; some molds grown in monoculture in the laboratory lose their toxic potency.
Recently, concern has arisen over exposure to multiple mycotoxins from mixtures of mold spores growing in wet indoor environments. Health effects from exposures to such mixtures can differ from those associated with single mycotoxins in controlled laboratory exposures.
In animals in the field, immune system effects are associated with the lowest levels of exposure at which adverse effects have been observed. The immune system effects are manifested as increased susceptibility to infectious diseases. Almost all mycotoxins have an immunosuppressive effect, although the exact target within the immune system may differ. Many are also cytotoxic, causing route-of-entry effects that may be damaging to the gut, the skin, or the lung. Cytotoxicity may affect the physical defense mechanisms of the respiratory tract, decreasing the ability of the airways to clear particulate contaminants (including bacteria or viruses), or it may damage alveolar macrophages, preventing clearance of contaminants from the deeper lung. The combined result is to increase susceptibility to infectious disease, and to reduce defenses against other contaminants. Mycotoxins may also increase susceptibility to cancer.
The following summary of body systems and the mycotoxins that affect them does not describe the effects of multiple exposures. Nevertheless, it does give some idea of possible results from exposure to multiple molds indoors:
* Vascular-system effects (including vascular fragility and hemorrhaging in tissues or from the lungs) are associated with aflatoxin, satratoxin, and roridins.
* Digestive-system effects (including diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal hemorrhage, and liver effects such as necrosis and fibrosis) are associated with aflatoxin; caustic effects on mucous membranes are associated with T-2 toxin; and anorexia is associated with vomitoxin.
* Respiratory-system effects (including respiratory distress and bleeding from the lungs) are associated with trichothecenes.
* Nervous-system effects (including tremors, incoordination, depression, and headache) are associated with tremorgens and trichothecenes.
* Cutaneous-system effects (including rash, burning sensation, sloughing of skin, and photosensitization) are associated with trichothecenes.
* Urinary-system effects and nephrotoxicity are associated with ochratoxin and citrinin.
* Reproductive-system effects (including infertility and changes in reproductive cycles) are associated with T-2 toxin and zearalenone.
* Immune system effects (including changes or suppression) are associated with many mycotoxins.
It should be noted that not all mold genera have been tested for toxins, nor have all species within a genus necessarily been tested.
Exposure to mycotoxins can occur via inhalation of mold spores or through skin contact with molds. A number of toxigenic molds have been found during indoor air quality investigations in different parts of the world. Among the genera most frequently found in numbers exceeding outdoor levels are Aspergillus, Penicillium, Stachybotrys, and Cladosporium. Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Stachybotrys toxicity; especially as it relates to indoor exposures, will be discussed briefly in the paragraphs that follow.
Penicillium species have been shown to be fairly common indoors, even in clean environments, hut especially in problem buildings. Spores have the highest concentrations of mycotoxins, although the vegetative portion of the mold, the mycelium, can also contain the poisons. Viability of spores is not essential to toxicity
Important toxins produced by penicillia include nephrotoxic citrinin, from P citrinum, P. expansum, and P. viridicatum; nephrotoxic ochratoxin, from P. cyclopium and P. viridicatum; and patulin (which is cytotoxic and carcinogenic in rats), from P. expansum.
Aspergillus species also are fairly prevalent in problem buildings. The genus contains several toxigenic species, among which the most important are A. parasiticus, A. flavus, and A. fumigatus.
Aflatoxins produced by A. parasitus and A. flavus are among the most extensively studied mycotoxins. They are some of the most toxic substances known, being acutely toxic to the liver, brain, kidneys, and heart. With chronic exposure, they are potent carcinogens of the liver. They are also teratogenic. Symptoms of acute aflatoxicosis are fever, vomiting, coma, and convulsions.
A. fumigatus, which has been found in many indoor samples, is more often associated with the infectious disease aspergillosis, but this species does produce poisons, for which only crude toxicity tests have been done. Recent work has found a number of tremorgenic toxins in the conidia of this species.
A. ochraceus produces ochratoxins (also produced by some penicillia, as mentioned above). Ochratoxins damage the kidney and are carcinogenic.
A. flavus is found indoors in tropical and subtropical regions, and occasionally in specific environments such as flowerpots. A. fumigatus has been found in many indoor samples. A more common Aspergillus species in wet buildings is A. versicolor, which has been found growing on wallpaper, wooden floors, fiberboard, and other building materials. A. versicolor does not produce aflatoxins, but it does produce a less potent toxin, sterigmatocystin, which is an aflatoxin precursor. While symptoms of aflatoxin exposure through ingestion are well described, symptoms of exposures that might occur in most moderately contaminated buildings are not known. Undoubtedly they are less severe because of reduced exposure. Because of the potent toxicity of these agents, however, prudent measures to prevent exposures are warranted when levels of aspergilli indoors exceed outdoor levels by any significant amount.
Stachybotrys chartarum (atra)
Stachybotrys chartarum (atra) has been much discussed in the popular press and has been the subject of a number of building-related illness investigations. This mold is not readily measured from air samples because when its spores are wet, they are sticky and not easily aerosolized. Also, it is often not identified in culturing of samples because it does not compete well with other molds or bacteria and does not grow well on standard media. Even if it is overgrown by other molds in a sample, however, it may be present in the environment, and those who breathe it can have toxic exposures. S. chartarum has a high moisture requirement, growing vigorously where moisture has accumulated from roof or wall leaks or in areas chronically wet from plumbing leaks. It is often hidden in the building envelope. This mold has a very low nitrogen requirement, and it can grow on wet hay and straw, paper, wallpaper, ceiling tries, carpets, and insulation material (especially cellulose-based insulation). It also grows well when wet filter paper is used as a capturing medium. When S. chartarum is found in an air sample, it should be searched for in walls or other hidden spaces, where it is likely to be growing in abundance.
S. chartarum has a well-known history in Russia and the Ukraine, where it has killed thousands of horses, which seem to be especially susceptible to the macrocyclic trichothecenes. They cause lesions of the skin and gastrointestinal tract, and interfere with blood cell formation. People handling material heavily contaminated with S. chartarum have described the following symptoms: cough, rhinitis, burning sensations of the mouth and nasal passages, and cutaneous irritation at the point of contact, especially in areas of heavy perspiration, such as the armpits or the scrotum.
Among members of a family exposed to S. chartarum in a home with water damage from a leaky roof, complaints included (variably, among family members and a maid) headaches, sore throats, hair loss, flu symptoms, diarrhea, fatigue, dermatitis, general malaise, and psychological depression. In a case of office workers exposed to aerosols containing S. chartarum, intensity and duration of exposure were found to be related to illness. Statistically significant differences for more exposed groups were increased lower-respiratory symptoms; dermatological, eye, and constitutional symptoms; chronic fatigue; and allergy history. Duration of employment was associated with upper-respiratory, skin, and central nervous system disorders. A trend of frequent upper-respiratory infections, fungal or yeast infections, and urinary-tract infections also was observed. Abnormal findings for components of the immune system were quantified, and it was concluded that higher and longer indoor exposure to S. chartarum results in immune modulation and even slight immune suppression.
S. chartarum also has been investigated in connection with acute pulmonary hemorrhage in infants, including the death of several infants. Infants in a Cleveland outbreak were reported to have pulmonary hemosiderosis, a sign of an uncommon lung disease that involves pulmonary hemorrhage. Stachybotrys chartarum was shown to have an association with acute pulmonary bleeding, but additional studies are needed to confirm association and establish causality.
While the studies of mycotoxin effects indoors have not been sufficient to establish cause-and-effect relationships, the toxic endpoints and potency of this mold have been well described. What is less clear is whether exposures indoors are of sufficient magnitude to elicit illness.
Sampling, Toxicology, and Epidemiology Issues Some of the difficulties in establishing a link between mold-contaminated buildings and illnesses derive from the nature of the organisms and their toxic products, as well as from variations in the susceptibilities of those exposed. Other difficulties are common to retrospective case control studies. Some of the problems are discussed below:
* Few toxicological experiments involving mycotoxins have been conducted for inhalation, the most probable route for indoor exposures. Experimental evidence suggests that the respiratory route may produce more severe responses than the digestive route.
* Effects from low-level exposure to, chronic low-level exposure to, or ingestion of mycotoxin mixtures generally have not been studied.
* Effects of multiple exposures to mixtures of mycotoxins in air, as well as the combination of mycotoxins with toxic air pollutants present in all indoor air, are not known.
* It is not known what impact mycotoxins may have in combination with other biologically active molecules with allergic or irritant effects.
* Measurement of mold spores and fragments varies, depending on instrumentation and methodology used.
* While many mycotoxins can be measured in environmental samples, it is not yet possible to measure mycotoxins in human or animal tissues.
* Response of individuals exposed indoors to complex aerosols varies by age, gender, state of health, and genetic make-up, as well as degree of exposure.
* Microbial contamination in buildings can vary greatly, depending on location and exposure pathways. Presence in a building alone does not constitute exposure.
* Investigations of patients' environments generally occur after patients have become ill, and do not necessarily reflect the exposure conditions that occurred during development of the illness. Indoor environments are dynamic ecosystems that change over time with changes in moisture, temperature, food sources, and the presence of other growing microorganisms.
Conclusions and Recommendations
Prudent public health practice indicates removal of exposure through cleanup or remediation, and public education about the potential for harm. Not all species of the mold genera discussed here are toxigenic, but it is prudent to assume that when these molds are found in excess indoors, they should be treated as though they are toxin producing. It is not always cost-effective to measure toxicity. Also, other health effects can be associated with excessive exposure to molds and their products. It is unwise, therefore, to wait to take action until toxicity is determined by laboratory culture, especially since molds that are toxic in their normal environment may lose their toxicity in laboratory monoculture over time.
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BOISE -- This Christmas Eve, Santa is off on his annual journey around the world, and he managed to loan out three reindeer for local kids to see before taking off.
The reindeer in question are residents at Cloverdale Funeral Home in Boise. The folks at Cloverdale use the animals for holiday events, helping to bring people peace and happiness during what can be a difficult time for families.
However, on Christmas Eve, Cloverdale gets many young visitors who are excited for the chance to see Prancer, Bullwinkle, and Whimsey.
Even though their names may not all match the holiday history books, these delightful deer are ready to meet children.
She's going to help Santa deliver toys to all the children in all the world, said young Elissa Bellorme. Bellorme should know since her dad is Prancer's handler, or an elf, as she sees him.
So she knows a lot about Santa's antlered aids, When they are moving when it's clicking in a blizzard, they won't see each other, but they can the clicking so they know to stay together and will find each other.
She even knew about the reindeer roots right here in the Gem State.
My grandpa he used to work as a logger, he used to see them all the time around the woods, said Bellorme.
It's something special for kids to pet the very reindeer they'll dream about on Christmas Eve.
We just came here to see the reindeer of Santa Claus, said 9-year-old Julia Loudon.
I was surprised at how soft it was, I thought they would have leathery skin, said 11-year-old Jessica Danell.
Kids got to enjoy the one of kind chance to meet part of the team that will deliver their Christmas.
It's the best thing I've ever done, said Jessica.
Cloverdale takes the reindeer and Santa to several events throughout the Treasure Valley during the holiday season.
The reindeer live at Cloverdale throughout the year.


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A 'halal' Internet for Iran?
- By Joshua Keating
Joshua Keating is associate editor at Foreign Policy and the editor of the Passport blog. He has worked as a researcher, editorial assistant, and deputy Web editor since joining the FP staff in 2007. In addition to being featured in Foreign Policy, his writing has been published by the Washington Post, Newsweek International, Radio Prague, the Center for Defense Information, and Romania's Adevarul newspaper. He has appeared as a commentator on CNN International, C-Span, ABC News, Al Jazeera, NPR, BBC radio, and others. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he studied comparative politics at Oberlin College.
Via Cyrus Farivar, Iran's state news agencies are reporting that the country's leaders are planning the development of new "Internet" created along Islamic principles:
"Iran will soon create an internet that conforms to Islamic principles, to improve its communication and trade links with the world," the head of economic affairs with the Iranian presidency, told state news agency Irna in an interview.
Ali Aqamohammadi explained that Iran's new network will operate in parallel to the World Wide Web and will replace it in Muslim countries in the region.
"We can describe it as a genuinely 'halal' network aimed at Muslims on a ethical and moral level.
"The aim of this network is to increase Iran and the Farsi language's presence in what has become the most important source of international communication," Aqamohammadi said.
Given Iran's high-levels of Internet use and flourishing blogosphere, the idea of the country developing its own internal network a la North Korea's Kwangmyong seems patently absurd. But it's certainly possible that Iranian leaders are looking east, attempting to emulate China's efforts to, as Tim Wu puts it, build an "Internet that feels free and acts as an engine of economic progress yet in no way threatens the Communist Party's monopoly on power."
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Yeah. Mine went up by $200... Last year it went up by $50... Despite no claims in either year (never had a claim).
So I called them and asked what was up with the premium? They told me that my deductible went down to $500. I asked them to raise the deductible back up to $1K. My net premium this year went down by $20...
Insurance is a racket...
Hmmm, that "diminishing deductible" was supposed to come at no extra charge. I never even thought of asking them to raise it up again. Thanks for the idea!
As for that IP boat, I'm no expert, but 110 HP sounds like very little power to keep a boat like that under control in tough conditions. If those delivery guys were powerboat guys, I suspect it was a very different situation than they were used to.
As for the issue of whether our insurance would go up because of these clowns, doesn't the insurance industry separate people into "risk pools" or something like that? I'd expect delivery captains to be in one risk pool with a certain rate structure (I assume their certifications requires them to carry professional liability insurance), and recreational boaters a totally different one. So while it's fun to vent about how a couple of clowns like there make all our rates go up, I'm not sure sure it would unless someone else here has direct knowledge of how the industry works.
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30.11.03 - By Colin Clive: Scott Harrison regained his WBO Featherweight title on Saturday night by knocking out champion Manuel Medina in the 11th round at Glasgows Braehead Arena. Harrison, who had previously lost his title to Medina in his last bout, gained sweet revenge by knocking him down 4 times en route to victory.
Harrison attacked from the first bell, firing in a variety of head and body shots, which kept Medina on the defensive. Near the end of the 1st round, Harrison ripped Medina (62-14) with a clean right hand to the head that drove him back a few steps. Harrison followed, moments later, with a furry that knocked Medina down. Medina, a five time world champion, barely was able to get up and survive the round.
By the latter rounds, the Mexican champion had soaked up a lot of punishment, and begin to wear down considerably. Twice in the 10th round, Harrison (20-2-1) knocked Medina down with clubbing right hands top the head.
At the start of the 11th, Harrison rushed out and landed a stinging jab punctuated by a huge right hook that floored Medina. At that point, the Mexican champions corner decided to throw in the towel to prevent a further beating.
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