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Tomo Asama
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|Tomo Asama
Shrine Maiden of Asama Shrine
|Name in Japanese
|浅間 智
|Romaji Translation
|Asama Tomo
|Sniper Maiden (狙撃巫女), Bombarding Maiden (砲撃巫女), Kaboom Maiden (ズドン巫女), etc.
|Chat Handle Name
|Asama (あさま)
|Debut (Light Novel)
|Volume 1A
|Debut (Anime)
|Season 1 Episode 01: Those Lined Up Before the Horizon
|Appears in
|Light Novels, Anime
|Voice Actor (Japanese)
|Ami Koshimizu
|Personal Info
| Student (Musashi Ariadust Academy)
Holy Shrine Maiden
|Marksmanship and purification abilities
|Battle Type
|Long-Ranged Type
Tomo Asama (浅間 智, Asama Tomo) is a student of Musashi Ariadust Academy and the only daughter of the Asama family, who runs Musashi's Asama Shrine. She is a childhood friend with the Aois, and a master archer who uses her artificial left eye Konoha for precision shooting. Although a shrine maiden by profession, she is often called "Sniper Maiden" by some people.
Tomo has very long purple hair with one lock of hair tied with a red ribbon. Her eyes are each a different color: her right one is a natural red and the left one, which is the Konoha, is green. She also has a noticably large bust. She wears the standard Musashi Ariadust Academy female uniform. When she goes into battle, she wears the pink and white official shrine maiden outfit of Asama Shrine.
Tomo is known for her gentle personality and being caring to others, especially to her friends. However, she also has a strict personality and a rather short temper, although she would often try to regain her composure. She has a low tolerance for nonsense and being ridiculed (especially when her breasts become the focus), and if provoked, would use her bow and arrows to retaliate, often under the excuse of "purification".
Despite her profession as a shrine maiden, Tomo appears to have at least some knowledge about indecent things, which appears to be quite unfitting for someone who works at a Shinto shrine.
Her favorite music genre is "pop".
Even during her childhood days, Tomo has been known for her trigger-happy tendencies. Many, including Malga Naruze, could still recall the time when she rained arrows during her elementary school entrance ceremony in Musashi Ariadust Academy. She is then later noted for sealing the contract that would give Toori Aoi his unique ability.
Mikawa Meltdown IncidentEdit
April 20, 1648 - Testament EraEdit
Horizon Rescue CampaignEdit
April 21, 1648 - Testament EraEdit
Musashi on EnglandEdit
May 4, 1648 - Testament EraEdit
May 19, 1648 - Testament EraEdit
May 20, 1648 - Testament EraEdit
Tomo is a specialist in long-ranged attacks using her bow, which is assisted by her artificial left eye named Konoha. In addition to this, she can further strengthen her attacks by using spells powered by Asama Shrine. By using her Maus named Hanami, Tomo can eliminate certain factors that can weaken her attacks (e.g. air resistance, etc.) and add effects that help her in hitting her target (e.g. homing capabilities).
According to Tomo, being a shrine maiden has its disadvantages, such as being unable to shoot at people directly with ill intent, which troubles her when she realizes that she is unable to provide much assistance to her friends as they fight in the front lines. She does not always keeps to this code, such as when Aoi Toori gets on her nerves, but in actual battle, she remains strict to it. However, being a shrine maiden also allows her to aid her friends when forming/finalizing a contract with a Maus and/or god.
- Konoha
- Weapon: Umetsubaki (lit., "plum-camellia")
- Ability: Siege Mode - In situations when Tomo needs to fight much larger targets such as battleships, she can enter Siege Mode, which allows her to deal damage to enemies at the cost of being unable to move at the spot where she is deployed.
Musashi Ariadust AcademyEdit
- Toori Aoi:Childhood friend/Love interest(?!)
- P-01s/Horizon Ariadust:Friends
- Kimi Aoi:Childhood friend
- Masazumi Honda:Classmate
- Futayo Honda: Ally
- Suzu Mukai:Classmate
- Naomasa:Classmate
- Neito Mitotsudaira:Classmate
- Shirojiro Bertoni:Classmate
- Ginji Ohiroshiki:Classmate
- Nenji:Classmate
- Kiyonari Ulquiaga:Classmate
- Adele Balfette:Classmate
- Tenzou Crossunite:Classmate
- Persona: Classmate
- Noriki: Classmate
- Margot Knight: Classmate
- Malga Naruze: Classmate
- Hassan Furubushi: Classmate
- Prior the series, Asama is one of the few girls (like Horizon and Kimi) in Musashi that showed some care towards Toori, eventhough she has to admit that sometimes his perverted mind can be irritating to anyone


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Understanding Contemporary India, ed., 2nd ed. (Boulder: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2010).
"Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the Lost Quest for Separatism in Sri Lanka." Asian Survey 49, no. 6, (November/December 2009): 1021-51.
Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalist Ideology: Implications for Politics and Conflict Resolution in Sri Lanka, Policy Studies 40 (Washington D. C.: East-West Center, 2007).
Blowback: Linguistic Nationalism, Institutional Decay, and Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka (Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2004).
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As 2013 came to an end, we said goodbye to Muhtar Katırcıoğlu, a good friend of ours and a strong supporter of Slow Food, who sadly passed away.
We first met Muhtar in the late 1990s, as we were putting together the international jury for the Slow Food Award. We were looking for jurors who were experts in their countries, and their task was to provide nominations for the award. The aim of the award was to give visibility and reward those farmers, fishers, researchers, chefs and professionals that were working to save even the tiniest piece of biodiversity. Muhtar perfectly matched the juror profile. He was born in 1928 in Egypt of Turkish background and graduated from the English School of Cairo. His first trip to Turkey was for a stint at the military academy, after which he went to England for one year in preparation for university. He studied politics, economics and philosophy at Merton College at Oxford, and completed his post-graduate studies in agricultural economics. He returned to Turkey to do his military service, after which he worked for various companies like Ford, Unilever, Singer and Shell. Shell, in fact, was his last contact with the sales and marketing environment. He retired early, following the petroleum crisis of the 1970s and decided to set up a company to deal with his true passion: antique maps and prints. This was his "job-hobby" when we met him. His vast and deep knowledge of geography, cuisine, gastronomy, agriculture and his love for Turkey and its inhabitants (beginning with his wife, Julia, whose intelligence, culture and grace remain in our memories of our visits) made him one of our main points of reference in this beautiful country. When informed of the news, Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini claimed that "our movement has lost a bright, refined and cultured person who played a pivotal role to establish and develop the Slow Food network in Turkey." Rest in peace, Muhtar. We are forever grateful for what you have taught us.
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VICTORIA - Another game, another set of injuries.
And another victory for Ingleside High School's football team, which has stared down adversity throughout the season.
But the season fraught with injuries goes on. The Mustangs' big-play abilities and stingy second-half defense sent them to a 28-14 victory over Pleasanton for the Region IV-3A Division I championship at Memorial Stadium.
"That's just something we're fond of," Ingleside senior R.J. Endsley deadpanned, referring to the Mustangs' injury woes this season. "We like adversity. It's kind of routine for us. If someone doesn't get hurt we don't win."
Oddly enough, those two items almost have been joined at the hip. Hobbled with a high ankle sprain, Zach Adams caught a touchdown pass and ran for one. Quarterback Josh Coffield, who wound up hurting his right ankle late in the second half, threw a TD pass to Joel Johnson and ran for another. The Ingleside defense limited Pleasanton to no points after lengthy drives in each half.
"Like I've said, we've dealt with it so it wasn't as hard tonight," Ingleside coach Graig Hesseltine said. "Josh has had a lingering foot problem all year. R.J. came in and did a pretty good job."
"We have so many weapons," said Adams, who also had two receptions for 66 yards. "We can go anywhere and have a backup."
The 12-1 Mustangs now face Robinson in the Division I state semifinals next week. The Rockets lived up to their nickname in the Region III-3A championship game on Friday at College Station, rushing for 193 yards in the first quarter alone en route to a 42-16 victory over Columbia on Friday. Robinson (11-2) totaled 437 yards of offense overall, 306 rushing.
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I just got this board this spring. I am a beginner and I took it out 3 times... It was exactly what I needed. I live in the NE and conditions were so variable this winter on each mountain and each trail, but I felt like I could get control easily with this board. I haven't been riding long enough to comment on all the features, but it has been great to me so far.
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Took the board to test out in late Jan 2012. It didn't let me down. The frost bits are killers on icy black diamond(s), while the V-rocker made it a easy ride on slushy runs. Happy with the look and technologies built in this board. Will see how it holds up in powder in the next trip.


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Stanley Tucci gets handsey with the new "star."
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Stanley Tucci delivers the sass like a pro (why is he so good at being sassy?), and Cam Gigandet plays second fiddle to his bowler cap. The standout part of the trailer though is the flawless CGI work. Cher is as realistic and expressive as ever. Kudos Andy Serkis, for donning the motion capture suit once again and bringing another memorable character to life.
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ANNOUNCER [v/o]: Sixty-five people have served Kentucky in the U.S. Senate. But only two have risen to be leaders.
Alben Barkley's legacy as Senate leader and Truman's vice president helped build our state.
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Now Senate Leader Mitch McConnell has a vision for a new Kentucky.
Creating the tobacco buyout, and securing over $50 million for riverfront and economic development to strengthen our communities.
Mitch McConnell -- the leader who can do more for Kentucky's future.
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If Republicans Win, Have "the Terrorists" Already Won?
Paul Hogarth: Despite all the ranting right-wingers make about "terrorists" and how much they accuse liberals of being "un-American," their worldview has far more in common with Islamic fundamentalism – from a violent jingoism, to the treatment of gays and women, to a rejection of science. American Taliban is a much-needed dose of reality for the upcoming election, as Republicans magnify the non-issue of a proposed Islamic community center in Manhattan.
How Obama's Health Care "Reform" Kills Health Care
Shamus Cooke: The ability for millions of people to see through the muddle in Washington points to a larger distrust of the two-party system. Even as "progressive Democrats" and other liberal pundits bow before the health care industry by urging passage of "an imperfect" health care bill, workers, the poor and the elderly aren't taking the bait.


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Creating a Fall Bouquet
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Beautiful! Flower arranging is definitely not my gift. This arrangement is one of my favorites :)ReplyDelete
Beautiful fall colors and I love that many things came from your yard.ReplyDelete
Cathy @ Room Rx
Inspiring post Camille! I love how this arrangement "hints" fall without beating you over the head with it ;) You are so talented!ReplyDelete
That's beautiful. Love the figs! What can be better than a flower arrangement you can snack on?ReplyDelete
Just read it...you are very talented with flowers!! Take care, CarolineReplyDelete
This is so gorgeous. I just love Fall so much, ahhh!ReplyDelete
Love your floral arrangements! This definitely gets me in the autumnal mood. :)ReplyDelete
Heidi @ Show Some Decor
Gorgeous! Love the figs! Thanks so much, also for your sweet comments lately - I love hearing your ideas and opinions. :)ReplyDelete
Camille, this is GORGEOUS! I'm totally in love with this bouquet. Are you taking orders!?! :)ReplyDelete
Btw, I was specifically thinking of you when I posted my recent photography tips! Great minds...!
Beautiful! I had no idea you were a floral designer! Jaw dropping arrangement!ReplyDelete
You are so talented! Thanks for providing a tutorial. Those colors are absolutely gorgeous together.ReplyDelete
Love it Camille!!ReplyDelete
I have always love your flower arrangement and this arrangement is no exception! It's so beautiful! Love the different variety of colors and textures!ReplyDelete


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An intimate perspective into the life of the most visible religious leader in America, as told and authorized by his wife.
Jerry Falwell played a pivotal role in the American religious and political scene for the last thirty years. As a constant voice for the Christian Right, and with his strong affirmations for family values, he remained outspoken about his beliefs and vision for revolutionized morals and social reform, including issues that will greatly affect… (more)
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Financial institutions once occupied the most prestigious and opulent buildings and locations in every city and town. They oozed intimidation, grandeur and wealth. Then banks became nameless and faceless boxes, one or more in every block, just like franchised fast-food chains. And then it seemed we'd soon have no physical banks at all, only banking machines and online banking.
But now we are starting to see banks that seem to want to talk to us again. It seems that they want to make us feel welcome, actually wanting to appeal to customers again.
The new financial spaces are designer banks that look more like five-star hotel lounges, bars or nightclubs than the boring boxes banks have become.
Our recent examples of cool banking environments — from retail spaces to offices — have come from Paris, Milan, Moscow, Melbourne, Sydney and Amsterdam.
The latest of these designer banks is the Raiffeisen Bank's flagship in Zurich designed by design co-operative NAU with associate team of DGJ (Zurich.)
The goal of this white space-agey environment is to break down the physical and emotional barriers between customers and staff. Stern tellers and three-piece-suited bankers behind high counters and glass walls, and accessible only through little windows like jailbirds — these are things of the past.
In this new world of banking, customers are invited to learn more about the bank's services and products though interactive touch screen tables, while surrounded by digitally produced massive portraits of prominent past residents of the area.
We assume the staff members are equally stylish in attire and grooming as it is tough to imagine bespectacled tellers or portly pin-striped bankers in this environment. - Tuija Seipell
Perhaps we have died and gone to heaven, or just seeing visions, but this not the kind of bank that we do business with. Unfortunately.
This is first-ever, bank concept store for BNP Paribas in Paris, created by Paris-based architect Fabrice Ausset of Zoevox.
This far-reaching concept bank is located in the historical building of 2, Place de l'Opéra. The space is chock-full of completely wacky un-bank features, yet it also has a nice retro touch — the honeycombed ceiling, lovely mirrors — that gives it the elegance and respectability that the building's history warrants and the bank's business must convey.
Other than that, it is an almost 1,000 square-meter funhouse of colors, shapes, textures and forms with the goal to entice the customer to discover, interact, experiment and (gasp!) enjoy.
In ten specific zones, all regular banking functions from daily banking to stock-market info, private meetings, staff training can take place with the emphasis on breaking the age-old banking set-up where the client and the adviser (the teller, the banker) are on opposite sides.
All of this plus a temporary exhibition area dedicated to kids, a coffee bar, a 25 square-meter green, living wall set the tone for the unusual banking experience. Of course, such aspects as ergonomics, sustainability, proper lighting and the latest technology, are givens.
In addition to custom furniture and furnishings, Zoevox used furniture by Christophe Delcourt, Philippe Hurel, Paola Lenti, Christian Liaigre, India Mahdavi, Antonio Lupi (lavabo), Pierre Paulin and Philippe Starck, and lighting by Sylvie Coquet, Adrien Gardère, Poul Henningsen, Marco Merendi, Karim Rashid and Patricia Urquiola. Now, can we all expect our neighbourhood banks to change? Tuija Seipell
By the late 1980s, the Praediniussingel building that had accommodated the Groninger Museum for 100 years, had become too small for the museum's modern and contemporary art, fashion and design, and historic arts collections and exhibits. By 1994, new premises on the Verbindings Canal in Groningen, in the northern Netherlands, were designed by the Italian Alessandro Mendini and guest architects Philippe Starck from Paris, Italian Michele de Lucchi and the Coop Himmelb(l)au group based in Vienna and Los Angeles.
Since 1994, nearly 4 million people have visited, leaving behind wear and tear. The premises have now been renovated and new spaces by Antwerp-based Studio Job, Spanish designer Jaime Hayon and Maarten Baas have been added. The Info Center by Hayon is one of the coolest areas in the new building. Computer stations embedded in a many-armed desk provide information about the museum's exhibits. Tuija Seipell
Supermachine Studio in Bangkok, Thailand, is a group of four multitasking architects that team member Pitupong " Jack" Chaowakul describes as "small office – big projects." "We work like guerrilla designers, everyone does everything, constantly shifting," he told TCH.
Supermachine's latest achievement is the interior design of two floors of one of Bangkok University's new four-storey buildings that form the new, spectacular Landmark complex, designed by Bangkok-based 49 Group.
Supermachine's work in the Bangkok University Creative Centre (BUCC) - about 600 square meters in total – includes a workshop, library, exhibition space, viewing room and office.
According to Chaowakul, BUCC was set up as part of the government's goal to transform the country's economy from agricultural and industrial into the creative economy. To encourage creativity, communication and experimentation, the BUCC facility needed to be open, playful, expressive and flexible.
One of Supermachine's solutions was the "Lo-Fi pixel wall" at the entrance. They covered a 180 square-meter wall surface with 10,000 custom-made rotating four-sided plastic pieces. Each piece has a pink, blue, green and yellow side. Students can rotate each unite and create colour patterns, write messages or just experiment with the tactile wall.
In the student workshop, Supermachine enclosed the internet centre in a space-ship like green pod that students can move around in the open space.
Construction at BUCC is coming to a close and the facility will open shortly for students. Supermachine is currently working on the interiors for the university's student lounge facility. - Tuija Seipell
Great, aesthetically pleasing design needn't be limited to traditional architectural forms such as houses and public buildings.
Utilitarian spaces, such as car parks, present architects and designers with a unique opportunity to bring beauty and harmony to the everyday functional spaces that are normally ignored by great design minds.
We're excited to report that the tide is changing, evidenced by these good-looking car parks.
Modern design is all about "experience" and these car parks pictured acknowledge that one's experience of a private or public place begins the minute they pull up in their car. Innovative developers and designers are recognising just how crucial this is - it's almost too late by the time the consumer arrives at the front door. The "experience" of good design starts well before that.
Our agency ACCESS is currently working with a few developers globally in creating the ultimate public car park and we're on the hunt for architects/designers who already have created in this space. In the know? Get in touch. Seen any other interesting car parks we should know about - send us tips - Bill Tikos
Loft Hamburg, located in a restored building in the Winterhude district of Hamburg, is a private 118 square-meter residence designed by Graft. The focal point of the high-ceilinged and otherwise white space is a large pod paneled with walnut. The pod contains the residence's kitchen and bathroom, hides its central heating, cooling and plumbing, and even provides some cupboards and bookshelves. The owner was looking to use a wide variety of materials, and the walnut pod contrasts beautifully with the soft fabrics, leather and natural stone used elsewhere in the loft.
Graft is an architecture, urban planning and design company established in 1998 in Los Angeles by German architects (,) Lars Krückeberg, Wolfram Putz, Thomas Willemeit and Gregor Hoheisel, all now in their early forties.
Their Berlin office opened in 2001, and Beijing office in 2004. Alejandra Lillo joined Graft as the fifth partner in Los Angeles in 2007. - Tuija Seipell.- Tuija Seipell.
Nothing turns heads faster than a cool retro print on an über hot car, and our Space Invader and Pac Man inspired Mini Coopers had half of Sydney in a neckbrace this summer from all the attention. Average Joes on the street became home-schooled paparazzi as they snapped away at the Mini on their mobile phones and forwarded them on to friends.
If you think your design has what it takes to get wrapped around a Mini then send it in to us this month and you could see your work blazoned across our exciting new global launch.
Photographed at Sydney's Bondi Beach by Eugene Tan of Aqua Bumps. See also our Space Invaders pop up skate ramp
In a world where people appreciate good design everywhere, cool mini hotel rooms are the latest 'it' trend. In Tokyo, the Capsule Inn exemplifies the bare-essentials hotel rooms for brief use, and similar concepts are popping up at airports, train stations and downtowns around the world, replacing and mimicking the "day rooms" already existing at many airports.
Unlike Tokyo's bed-only cabins where customers climb into a human equivalent of a honeycomb for a night's rest, Yotel pods at Gatwick and Heathrow airports in London and Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam come in larger and more comfortable formats. These self-contained mini hotel rooms are equipped with a bed, table, HD TV and Wi-Fi.
The fourth Yotel is set to arrive in New York in 2011 with a location opening on 42nd and 10th street boasting 669 luxury rooms and the largest outside terrace in any hotel in New York
Also in Amsterdam, Citizen M has a hotel with 230 mini rooms at Schiphol Airport and a 215-room hotel in Amsterdam City. Citizen M plans to open similar hotels across Europe.
Qbic Hotels has opened two "cheap chic" hotels with mini rooms in the Netherlands: Qbic World Trade Centre Amsterdam and Qbic Maastricht, plus one in Antwerp, Belgium.
Taking the next step in rest and space efficiency, Russia's Arch Group designed the SleepBox.
Along with an airport version of the rest pod, equipped with the usual, high-tech necessities offered by other companies, Arch Group has also designed an easy-to-relocate version fit for hostels. A small, mobile compartment, 2m (l) x 1.4m (w) x 2.3m (h), SleepBox is made of wood and MDF. SleepBox is meant to "allow very efficient use of available space and, if necessary, a quick change of layout", making it perfect for hostels where demand and space available often come in conflict with each other. The hostel-specific SleepBox features bunk beds, flip-out tables and sockets for computers or phone chargers and not much else. Yuri Pushkin, Tuija Seipell.
City of Utrecht in the Netherlands has developed a large complex, Cultuurcampus Vleuterweide, where half of the floor plan is taken up by a school and a sports facility, and the other half includes 55 residences, a church, cultural centre, theatre, and a library.
It is the internet "café" of the info centre/library that sparked our imagination with its bulky, woody mass and colourful, folkloric embellishments. Wouldn't it be amazing if more internet cafes paid this much attention to design?
The architect of the complex is Vera Yanovshtchinsky Architecten based in The Hague. Interior design and furnishings are by Assen-based AEQUO BV Architects that is known for impressive school and library work.
Throughout the entire Vleuterweide facility, AEQUO has sprinkled fun embellishments, including lime-green, lemon-yellow and azure-blue walls, and pink carpets. Furnishings and lighting fixtures also draw attention: A prim, baroque chair covered in hot-pink fabric in one corner, a group of lumpy recliners upholstered in brown flour-sack material in another. - Tuija Seipell
Today's demanding consumers expect even their beloved, favourite brands to step up their game. Many run-away online successes of offline brand "stunts" attest that consumers expect, and get really excited about, experiences that are unusual, fun, thought-provoking and emotionally engaging. With the power and immediacy of social media, surprising offline events and stunts have now turned into truly powerful promotional tools.
In 2010, TCH will launch Access Agency. It is a dedicated entity that will continue our work of creating highly original, transformational, yet eminently practical and results-oriented strategies for companies to stage the kinds of offline brand experiences that will increase the economic value of their offering.
Access specializes in helping brands and businesses see the world differently. We add substantial value by creating customized experiences that change the consumers' thinking in some way. The surprise element changes the thinking patterns, and the change makes the experience memorable. People want to talk about it, tell everybody about it. And that, in turn, translates into added brand awareness and ultimately sales.
Access is hard at work creating ideas and concepts for some high profile brands. For McDonald's, we envision a cool, surprising and fun mix of concepts. First is McFancy, an upmarket temporary McDonald's store that launches at Fashion Weeks around the globe — London, New York, Paris, Milan, Sydney, Hong Kong. McFancy is part art installation, gathering spot and, of course, a restaurant that offers a traditional McDonald's menu but packaged in a way that makes a playful yet stylish nod to the lifestyle of the highly desirable, influential consumers that attend Fashion Weeks.
Waiters in tuxedos, silver service, private dining areas, and packaging co-created with the fashion brands that present at Fashion Week — Burberry burgers, Chanel fries on black packaging, Paul Smith Sundaes…A bit of fun among the serious business of fashion. A bite of comfort food among all the elaborate cocktail fare, Private dining rooms, a raised catwalk that winds around the perimeter of the space, and with a central bar area providing a dramatic focal point. The ceiling is constructed from stretched fabric, ribbed to provide articulation and define zones. The form of the ceiling is accentuated through the use of LED lighting.
We believe that McDonald's can have major presence at events like NY Fashion Week, movie premiers and other high-profile events by creating a space to fit that environment.
This is just one of many concepts that Access Agency will be launching in 2010. Brands wanting to create something innovative and extraordinary should contact [email protected]
Packaging design by Amy Moss from EATDRINKCHIC and photography by MARIJA IVKOVIC.
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First things first, apologies for my absence last week. I went for a short break up north and inexplicably managed to fall through the pier at lake Palic. I now have infinitely more respect for professional wrestlers, because good lord it hurt. Anyway, let's get into this.
SummerSlam is shaping up to be one hell of a show, It is marketed as the number two show of the year after Wrestle Mania, but looking at how the card is shaping up I would be shocked if it didn't surpass it completely. When we think of a Mania card, we think of fresh, exciting matches, and that is exactly what this years SummerSlam is shaping up to give us. Just take a look at the card for a minute. Daniel Bryan is going to challenge John Cena for the WWE Title, which is a match we've barely seen and have all been baying for all year. CM Punk and Brock Lesnar, The Best versus The Beast, sells itself.
The introduction of The Wyatt Family and their subsequent attack on Kane, whatever comes out of that will be fresh. A freshly turned Mark Henry will surely do battle somehow with the Hounds of Justice, The Shield. Then you have ex-best friends Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes, never before seen and the possibility of the briefcase being involved as well. It's shaping up to be a fresh and exciting card, one that shows the much-talked about new talent initiative in full flow. How many of these guys were regularly on RAW before 2010? Not many, that's how many.
Today though, I want to have a look at the other fresh match being hinted at for the card, and one chap in particular who has really impressed me since making his bow. This involves the recently split up duo of Dolph Ziggler and Big E Langston. Again, this is an immensely fresh match up, one that we have never seen before. It's also one of the most intriguing potential matches in my book. It really has sleeper match of the night potential, and I say that with a straight face. Ziggles has proved time and time again that he is one of the best in the company, and there isn't anyone who makes their opponent look like an animal. And an animal is exactly what Big E Langston should be looking like. Ziggler needs these sorts of matches to solidify himself as a top level babyface, and Langston needs them to make him the beast heel he can and should be. It's a perfect match up for both men.
Big E Langston has done a lot since making his first appearance on RAW at the end of last year, whilst not really doing too much at all. He was introduced as AJ Lee's heavy, attacking John Cena. This quickly led to him aligning with Dolph Ziggler, acting as the enforcer figure. He didn't actually make his in ring début until Wrestle Mania XXIX, in a losing effort with Dolph against Team Hell No. After Ziggler was out with a concussion, Big E was left to carry his feud with Alberto Del Rio, coming out on the losing end of a Best of Five series. Despite losing three to two, Big E was still made to look immensely strong against a recent World Champion.
He remained in some form of the spotlight when he was revealed as Kaitlyn's secret admirer, only for that to turn out to be a ruse in order for AJ Lee to get into the head of the then-Divas Champ. With AJ winning that title and Dolph turning face at the Payback pay per view this past June, Big E started spending less time with Dolph and more with AJ. This all led to him turning on Dolph last week, after Ziggles dumped AJ. This is the road to what should be another marquee match at Summer Slam.
When I first saw Big E Langston on NXT, I was a bit apprehensive. 'Oh great', I figured, 'here's a muscle bound genetic freak to squash more people, yippee'. It quickly became clear however that Big E is no ordinary hoss. In fact, Big E Langston is something quite special. On first glance, he looks like your prototype mid 1990's WWF guy. Whilst not being too tall, he is as impressive a physical specimen as anyone on the roster today. The guy is built like a tank. His move set in the ring compliments this. There isn't too much that is fancy about what the man does inside the ring, it is all smash smash smash. His running body block is exactly the short of thing he should be doing, and Dolph Ziggler will continually make it look vicious as all hell. A guy of Big E's size and build should 100% be just running through people.
Despite that, he's actually pretty sneaky good in the ring. The guy does quite possibly the most effortless leap frog I have seen in years. His series with Del Rio also showed off his in ring chops as well. He showed himself to be fluid, inventive with his counters and he sold Del Rio's offence like a veteran. WWE have their fair share of muscle men, but Langston differs from say, a Mason Ryan, because he can actually wrestle, and wrestle well.
He has a very unique background too. He isn't just a body builder who happened to chance upon a wrestling career. He was a state wrestling champion in college, and also went onto hold multiple power lifting records. Big E Langston is a genuine athlete who doesn't just look strong, but boy he actually is strong. He's impressive from the get go.
There is another thing that sets Big E Langston apart from other stereotypical WWE muscle men. He hasn't been given many opportunities so far, but whenever the man has a microphone in his hand he is charismatic as all hell. I was sceptical at first, but his old timey interview voice more than sold it. Some of his appearances on WWE's You Tube content have been nothing short of genius. Kielbasa anyone? You try and ask him a question whilst he's enjoying quality sausage? Wonderful. His reaction to receiving a My Little Pony on the Wrestle Mania XXIV diary is glorious too. The man has a unique natural charisma that will surely be exploited.
Anyone who follows Big E on twitter will be more than aware of his humour as well. He is one of, if not the funniest WWE personality on twitter, with a sort of sweet soft humour that shouldn't work with a guy of his size, but for some reason it does. It is another thing that sets him apart from your Jackson Andrewses, Mason Ryans and Ezekial Jacksons.
However, this feud with Ziggler won't allow this side to come out yet, and this is a good thing. For the purpose of the feud Big E will be the Diesel to Ziggler's Shawn Michaels. Allowing the comedy to come out too early might lead to Big E becoming a joke a la Tons of Funk. By keeping him in beast mode for as long as possible, you can get him over as the tank that he is. Langston has the ability and charisma to keep his character fresh over the coming years, with obvious evolution. Both roles seem natural for Big E, he has a unique flexible. It's what will stop him from being another Bobby Lashley.
Ultimately, the stars very well may have aligned for Big E and Dolph. Dolph is in danger of being the latest victim to the curse of the WWE babyface turn, like The Miz and Alberto Del Rio before him. This ready made story is tailor made for a babyface of his ilk. He can be thrown around rag doll style by the vastly more intimidating Langston, and he can come out on top against the odds. No, not Cena style. It also can really solidify Langston as a top level potential talent, by going toe to toe with someone who is obviously destined for greatness.
I can not say enough positive things about Big E Langston. The WWE really have a sleeper star in their ranks here, almost the perfect modern day WWE performer. Possessing multiple facets is an absolute must, wrestlers just cannot get away with being one dimensional any more. He has the look of a mid 90's McMahon wet dream, but the personality that most modern day wrestling fans can really fall in love with. I know I have.
What do you think about Big E Langston? Super charismatic wrecking machine or token muscle throwaway? How do you see the Ziggler feud playing out? Leave a comment in the lonely comment box below, and let's get into some Big E lovin'. Failing that, twitter me (@pingvinorkestra) or email me ([email protected]). I'm off to the flea market.


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I can't answer all of your questions, but at least some of them...
The first line of single 1.8GHz PowerMacs had a 900MHz FSB, opposed to 600MHz in the actual one and the 20" iMac G5. This means that, allthough the CPU runs at the same speed, overall system performance is likely to be better on your PowerMac.
But according to what you're using it for, the iMac will be plenty enough, you don't really need the upgradability of the PowerMac.
CPU upgrades? Maybe, but not in the near future...it's difficult to foresee how high they'll be...
Graphic card upgrades? Even if the iMacs card isn't the nonplusultra, it's more than powerfull enough for your use...no gaming = no better card needed.
RAM upgrade? With 2GB you have plenty enough, unless you want to start some serious, professional video editing...
Harddisk upgrade? Depends on the amount of disk space you need...250GB is really a lot, and it won't fill up too fast, I guess...
Personnally, I would keep the PowerMac, because I like being flexible with upgrades. But that's just my personal preference...
Both of them are great for your usage, but if aesthetics are your main criteria, the iMac definitely is the better choice...the PowerMac already looks really cool, but the iMacs slim all-in-one design just looks mutch cooler, especially the 20".
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It's that time of the year again. A magical time filled with lights, over-eating, holiday decor…and Elf in heavy rotation. I can not tell you how much I love this movie. I won't go into it because I don't think that I would be able to stop, so let's just say I am a fan. This also means that you are probably searching for the perfect gift for your nearest and dearest for Hanukkah or Christmas. If you are planning your wedding now, then you also probably feeling very thankful for all of those around you helping you with your preparations.
For your Maid (Matron) of Honor/ Bestie-
Now as much as we all love the half of the BFF heart, sometimes we wish there was something a little more sophisticated to take it's place. Your gift answers have been answered! Check out this amazing Large Semi-Medallion Necklace from Brooklyn & Lyn. Same sentiment, but for the Bestie that wants something more original.
If your bestie tends to be a little high-strung (not that I am saying that mine does:) you might want to give her a fabulous Yoga Mat to help her unwind. Besides, with all of the listening about your wedding plans she has had to do, then doesn't she deserve this? Croc Embossed Rubber Yoga Mat with Leather Strap by Alexander Wang (212-977-9683), $150.
For your Mom/Future Mother in Law: After the planning was over, I wanted to give my mom everything in the world. The poor woman had to endure all of my freak out. Not known to be a patient person in general, the planning did not make things better. I think that this would make her feel better! Who doesn't love to sleep in something amazing!
Women's Silk Pajama Set by La Perla, $298
For your bridesmaids: I find that the best gifts are those that we love but would never buy for ourselves. One of my favorite things are Diptyque candles and I never want to splurge on them. However, I would love to buy them for women I love!
Holiday Scented Candles or Standard Scented Candles by Diptyque Paris, $60/$28
For your bridesmaids with a little bit of a wilder side: This needs so explanation. WOW! Salted Shot glasses! This holiday season Xochitl and I will be making our way to Tequila, Mexico. We should bring these with us!
Himalayan Salt Shot Glasses made by The Spice Lab (www.UncommonGoods.com), $30 Set of 4
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Indie Food: Pickle Every Month Subscription (www.newyorkmouth.com), from $120 for 3 months
For Your Father/ Father in-Law with a bent on supporting local businesses: Replace his Kindle with a Kobo, where he can now purchase Kobos and titles from their LOCAL book store (they partnered with the American Booksellers Association earlier this year to launch the program.) The retailers share in revenues of the books if the Kobo is purchased through them. We'll get ours at The Greenlight Bookstore, but here is where you can get yours close to you!
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Anna (Lover.ly)December 12, 2012
That last gift idea is so interesting! I love the idea of supporting local businesses. I plan on doing a lot of my shopping this year at holiday markets and things, local sourcing!


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CAIRO, Egypt 10/27/11 (PennWell) -- Egypt's Hydro Plants Generation Co. (HPGC) has awarded a US$20 million contract to ABB Ltd. to upgrade the automation of Aswan Dam's three hydroelectric plants totaling more than 2,600 MW.
ABB said it is to provide extensive plant automation and control solutions for the Aswan complex as part of a major plant rehabilitation program. HPGC took bids in 2005 for auto-transformers for the complex. A consortium of Russia's Power Machines Group and Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation previously won a tender for reconstruction of 12 175-MW generators.
"We are proud to be associated with the comprehensive upgrade of one of the world's largest hydropower complexes," Peter Leupp, head of ABB's Power Systems division, said. "The benefits of the refurbishment should be seen in the form of optimized performance and reliability, improved operator effectiveness and energy efficiency."
As part of the turnkey project, ABB is to supply a new integrated plant automation solution including the latest Symphony Plus technology, instrumentation, transformer and generator protection systems, turbine governor systems, and electro-hydraulic equipment at one of the plants. It also will upgrade selected control and excitation systems, automatic voltage regulators, turbine governor systems, and electro-hydraulic equipment.
ABB also is to upgrade electrical protection systems for the 132-kilovolt substation that connects the complex to the transmission system. ABB is responsible for engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning.


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An electronic equipment includes a housing which is formed by two housing parts of which one is integral with a retractable screen which may take up a first/closed position and a second/open position. The open position permits to see the whole screen. In the closed position, one part of the screen remains visible and the other part of the screen is hidden in a second part of the housing. This second housing part supports other elements of the equipment, such as a microphone and keyboard.
1. An electronic device comprising a housing formed by at least a screen part and a fixed part, said screen part being integral with a retractable screen which may occupy a closed position and an open position relative to the fixed part, wherein in the closed position, the fixed part partly masks the screen, said screen part being separable from said fixed part.
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The invention relates to electronic equipment comprising a housing formed by at least two housing parts of which one called screen part is integral with a retractable screen which may take up a first position called closed position and a second position called open position relative to a part called fixed part.
The invention finds applications with particular advantage when notably the equipment is of the radiotelephony type.
Actually, this type of equipment is bound to have uses which imply the visualization of many data and, moreover, one wishes that its cumbersomeness remains limited.
A device of this type is known from patent document GB 2 334 301. In this device one of its parts on which among other things the keypad is disposed gives a complete blocking of the screen so as to protect it so that the device stops operating.
The invention proposes a device of the type defined in the opening paragraph which offers other functionalities and those of the cited prior art.
Such a device is characterized in that in the closed position the fixed part partly masks the screen.
Thus, by the measure in accordance with the invention the user, for example, in the case when the device is a mobile telephone, has the choice between two modes of operation corresponding to these two positions. When the device is in the closed position, the device behaves like a normal device and can receive calls. For controlling same, the user utilizes the visible part of the screen which may then give the name of the caller or the type of call (short messages or others). When the device is in open position, the user can see images or information such as those or that sent by the WAP system.
These and other aspects of the invention are apparent from and will be elucidated, by way of non-limitative example, with reference to the embodiment(s) described hereinafter.
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In accordance with the invention, in closed position part of the screen 20 a remains visible. Thus, the screen is divided into two parts 20 a and 20 b. The part 20 a is always visible whatever the position of the screen and the part 20 b is combined with the part 20 a to show a complete screen to the user to be able, for example, to visualize WAP images (similar system to Internet, but adapted to portable telephones) or others. The arrows F1 and F2 show in what direction part 15 is to be moved to come to the closed or open position respectively. A recess 30 has been made in the part 5 so as to make the screen part 20 a visible in closed position.
The housing part 15 is in the form of a front face 100 in which an opening 105 is provided that permits to see the screen 10, at the back of the screen 10 is placed a shield 110. The whole is covered at the back by a cover 115. The spring system is integral with this part 15. A flat flexible conducting cable 120 better known by the name of flex permits electrical connection between the housing part 5 and the housing part 15. On this cover 115 is provided a guiding system formed by grooves 117 and 118 which will slide over the projections 85 and 86.
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Posted by Heather on 03/03/2005
Why are these other people complaining about the service? The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Granted, we were there on a Wednesday night but the restaurant still had a pretty good crowd. The polenta was delicious as was the chicken w/ pomegranate glaze. We shared an antipasti w/ 3 things and everyone of them was tasty. I highly recommend the Tellagio. The atmosphere is cozy, even the women's bathroom was charming.
Posted by Anonymous on 02/27/2005
As our waiter said, "Don't come here on a Saturday night." Last night was my first visit and most likely my last. We had an 8:30 reservation that had been confirmed. When we showed up, we were told it had been cancelled. (this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to incompetence in service.) They said they could still take us and it would be about 15 minutes. So we sat at the bar and ordered a bottle of wine. About an hour later, they finally sat us down at our table. By then, we had almost finished our bottle of wine. We ordered our food and more wine only to wait for our entrees for another hour. When our food finally finally arrived, we were just annoyed. Meanwhile, an acquaintance of one of our party came in without a reservation last minute because an 8:45 cancellation. She had left the restaurant before we even got our entrees - we were only a party of 3 so I don't know what excuse the kitchen has for making us wait for our food for so long. The food was good in the end but who really knows since we were starving and tipsy by the time it arrived. I'm pretty understanding when it comes to busy weekend nights at restaurants but I was certainly made to feel that it was my fault that the service was bad since I had showed up on a Saturday night. Maybe they shouldn't overbook their tables if everyone from the reservationist to the kitchen can't handle it.
Posted by GMM0215 on 11/30/2004
Great food in a really unique, cozy setting--especially the fantastic back room (a little on the loud side, but forgiveable). Try the Trofie "San Daniele" pasta dish--yum yum. Veal was also great; pork shank tender and flavorful. Only downer was the disappointing service. I don't know how the other waiters were, but ours seemed overtly frustrated with us, for some reason, and was almost always nowhere to be found whenever we needed him. He was rather brusque and not as hospitable as I would have wished. We were a table of seven hungry people who had alcohol, appetizers, entrees and desserts. He should know better. Otherwise, the price, food and atmosphere are worth it. Crispo isn't the newest and hottest restaurant on the NYC culinary map, but rather a "those in the know, know" successful gem you are glad to find.
Posted by Carl Mechlenberg on 10/20/2004
The noise, possible wait, and tight tables are worth it after you've tasted the food. In my opinion, there are few restaurants that can offer better food, a better atmosphere or a friendlier staff with reasonable prices in NYC. Even the most simple dishes are outstanding. The atmosphere is lively and the decor is beautiful and unique... even the bathrooms are cute and cozy with candle light and interesting ironwork. The staff acts as if the chef himself has invited you into his home for dinner, from the hostess and bartender to the bus boys. It's casual and laid back, yet a perfect place to take a date. So full of character that it feels like home. After I'd been dining there for almost a year, I discovered they had a back room that's dreamy, relaxing and fairytale-like with a fountain, marble top tables fancy iron chairs, attractive lighting and a glimpse of the city night sky when the weather is good. My only complaint is that it can be hard to get a reservation on the weekend nights, but it's perfectly understandable because everyone wants to be there! (just a hint: if you'd prefer to avoid the trendy weekend scene, dine on sundays when it's not so crowded. it's the best kept secret!)
Posted by Anonymous on 10/12/2004
Impressed. No real complaints.
Posted by Angie on 10/11/2004
Have been to Crispo many times. It is close to home and one of the better restaurants around. I have consistantly had problems with them NOT honoring reservations. The last time we went, a party of 3, we were kept waiting 50 min. after our res. time and not offered a round of drinks or apps. Not too cool. I am not going back til they get their act together. It's a shame as the food is very good.
Posted by Liz on 08/26/2004
Nice food in a nice space, but the prices are out of whack. Friends had problems with the sceney reservation situation...we just went without reservations and got seated while people were still waiting. I think they were trying to hire attractive rather than competent staff. The sugary mixed drinks are marked up too much. The octopus was outstanding.


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Wringer by Jerry Spinelli Mrs. Rehrig's Class Review Newbery Medal-winning author Jerry Spinelli tells a story of peer pressure so foul, so horrifying, that Wringer should be shelved along with Robert Cormiers The Chocolate War. Nine-year-old Palmer dreads his upcoming 10th birthday. In his town, when boys are 10 years old they become wringers, the boys who wring the necks of wounded pigeons at the annual Pigeon Day shoot. Palmer is sickened by the whole event. To make matters worse, his new buddies--Beans, Mutto, and Henry--have just discovered that Palmer has been hiding a pet pigeon in his room. What will Palmer do? Will he become a wringer to save face, or will he follow his heart? Wringer will appeal to preteens and younger teens who love to read suspenseful books on their own, but it would also be a good story to read aloud to spark discussion about the perils and nuances of peer pressure. This 1998 Newbery honor book is powerful, poignant and hauntingly beautiful. This is a remarkable story of peer and social pressure, the courage to sort through the quagmire of self doubt until the mud clears and what remains is a crystal clear reflection of self acceptance. Sensitive, animal loving nine year old Palmer LaRue passionately dreads the arrival of his tenth birthday. The rite of passage in his small town is to become a wringer -- a wringer of the necks of pigeons still alive after being shot at by the local townsmen. The annual pigeon day is a huge event and Palmer has a decision to make -- should he become a "man," or should he stand alone and say no. Wanting desperately to belong, Palmer abandons his long-term friendship of a neighborhood girl and initially finds a sense of belonging by becoming a member of the in crowd of male bullies where the rite of acceptance is a birthday brutal punch in the arm for every year. Like a medal of honor, Palmer proudly displays his horrific bruises obtained at the hands of a much larger, older boy. Soon, Palmer realizes that he is uncomfortable with both the peers who emotionally and physically harm and the townspeople who once a year maim and kill 5,000 helpless birds. Spinelli does a masterful job of weaving various emotions swirling inside Palmer, especially as Palmer discovers a pigeon on his windowsill and develops a loving relationship with the animal. Returning to his neighborhood friend, he accepts the softer side of himself and once again embraces his friend Dorothy as together they feed and love the animal at the risk of discovery by the bullies and the townspeople. Parker's mother and father are portrayed in a loving way, and his mother in particular shines like a beacon. This book was particularly powerful because of the way the author used the softness of animals and females to guide Parker in his realization that while it is hard to risk non acceptance, it is harder still to say no to what is good, pure and right. Highly recommended. Five Stars!!! For More 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price: Wringer by Jerry Spinelli - 5 Star Customer Reviews and Lowest Price!
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Maricopa County rejects funds for 'birther' probe
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors won't accept private funds to offset nearly $10,000 spent to investigate President Barack Obama's residency status.
County Sheriff Joe Arpaio sent a deputy to Hawaii last month to verify Obama's birth records.
So-called ``birthers'' claim Obama is ineligible to hold the country's highest elected office because they contend he was born in Kenya, his father's homeland.
Hawaii officials have repeatedly confirmed Obama's citizenship and verified Obama's birth records to Arizona's elections chief.
The supervisors declined Wednesday to accept private funds to offset the trip's cost, which The Arizona Republic says include more than $3,500 in overtime payments.
Sheriff's spokeswoman Lisa Allen says the agency will try again to get the board to accept the donations covering more than $9,600 in expenses.


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Detectives investigating the death of a woman in Chelsea in the early hours of Sunday morning have charged a woman with her murder.
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The number of senior managers working in the NHS has dropped 8.7% in one year while nurses have fallen 1.3%, figures show.
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Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is doing "a very good" job and understands the NHS better than most, David Cameron has said in defence of the under-fire Cabinet minister.
21 February 2012
The family of an MI6 spy found dead in a sports bag are demanding that they are finally told what happened to him.
20 February 2012
A Downing Street summit to rescue Andrew Lansley's NHS reforms turned into a fiasco today when he was harangued and jostled by a 75-year-old woman who accused him of talking "codswallop".
20 February 2012
No evidence exists to show that Government proposals for the plain packaging of cigarettes will lessen their appeal, a think-tank has claimed.
20 February 2012
The butcher caught selling foie gras in breach of Selfridges' anti-cruelty policy has been ordered to shut up shop.
17 February 2012
Ricky Ponting is to captain Australia again after national selector John Inverarity installed him as skipper for this Friday's one-day meeting with Sri Lanka in Sydney.
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Andrew Lansley has brushed off suggestions that he should sacrifice himself to ensure the survival of the coalition's controversial NHS reforms.
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The family of a two-year-old boy killed by a rollercoaster after apparently slipping through a gap in a fence have said they will "fight for more answers" about how he died.
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