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New MD to oversee continued growth at CLSWednesday 23rd November 2011
Scott McMillan has been appointed managing director of CLS Offshore, the energy sector service company he joined at the start of the year.
CLS has seen rapid growth over the last few years and his promotion is described by the Great Yarmouth-based company as part of its strategic growth plan.
He brings to the role a 25-year background in the oil and gas manufacturing and services sector. Before joining CLS, he was Eastern Hemisphere general manager for Shaw Pipeline Services and also general manager for Shaw Inspection.
CLS finance director Sid Anverali said they were delighted to appoint Scott following his success with the Shaw businesses, delivering year-on-year growth with sustainable revenue streams of more than £50m a year.
"He is a driven individual who brings his leadership, management and operating knowledge to CLS. It promises to be an exciting and developing future."
Scott, who started his apprenticeship in Great Yarmouth with Turmeric Ltd, said: "I recognise the potential and growth opportunities for CLS and look forward with enthusiasm to the challenges ahead."
He held several senior positions within the industry before joining Shaw eight years ago. He moved to CLS as a senior project manager early this year and was promoted to managing director last week, replacing Steve Johnson who has left the company to pursue other interests.


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>>>>>> 2. Move node 'D' initial token down from 150... to 130... >>>>>> Here we ran into a problem. When "move" started disk usage for node C grows from 400 to 750GB, we saw running compactions on node 'D' but some compactions failed with Did you run out of space on C or D ? >>>>>> We expected decrease of used disk space on node 'D' 'cause we shrink token range for this node, but saw the opposite, why it happened and is it normal behavior? Remember that node D is also holding replicas of the token ranges assigned to node B and C. At first glance it sounds unusual but it's hard to tell without knowing more about what happened. How long did it take to build up ? What sort of load was the system under? What was in the data directory, was there -tmp files in there or lots of small files ? What did nodetool compactionstats say, was compaction was keeping up ? Moving forward, *if* you see a lot of old files in the data dir you may benefit from running a manual compaction as it may reduce the amount of data transferred. There are some downsides to this. Check the data stax site or ask if you do not know what they are. Hope that helps ----------------- Aaron Morton Freelance Developer @aaronmorton http://www.thelastpickle.com On 13/03/2012, at 3:38 AM, Rustam Aliyev wrote: > It's hard to answer this question because there are whole bunch of operations which may cause disk usage growth - repair, compaction, move etc. Any combination of these operations will make things only worse. But let's assume that in your case the only operation increasing disk usage was "move". > > Simply speaking "move" does not move data from one node to another, it just copies data. Once data copied, you need to cleanup data which node is not responsible for using "cleanup" command. > > If you can't increase storage, maybe you can try moving nodes slowly. I.e. Instead of moving node D from 150... to 130..., try going first to 140..., cleanup and then from 140... to 130... However, I never tried this and can't guarantee that it will use less disk space. > > In the past, someone reported x2.5 increase when they went from 4 nodes to 5. > > -- > Rustam. > > On 12/03/2012 12:46, Vanger wrote: >> >> Cassandra v1.0.8 >> once again: 4-nodes cluster, RF = 3. >> >> >> On 12.03.2012 16:18, Rustam Aliyev wrote: >>> >>> What version of Cassandra do you have? >>> >>> On 12/03/2012 11:38, Vanger wrote: >>>> >>>> We were aware of compaction overhead, but still don't understand why that shall happened: node 'D' was in stable condition, works for at least month, had all data for its token range and was comfortable with such disk space. >>>> Why suddenly node needs 2x more space for data it already have? Why decreasing token range not lead to decreasing disk usage? >>>> >>>> On 12.03.2012 15:14, Rustam Aliyev wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> If you use SizeTieredCompactionStrategy, you should have x2 disk space to be on the safe side. So if you want to store 2TB data, you need partition size of 4TB at least. LeveledCompactionStrategy is available in 1.x and supposed to require less free disk space (but comes at price of I/O). >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> Rustam. >>>>> >>>>> On 12/03/2012 09:23, Vanger wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> We have cassandra 4 nodes cluster with RF = 3 (nodes named from 'A' to 'D', initial tokens: >>>>>> A (25%): 20543402371996174596346065790779111550, >>>>>> B (25%): 63454860067234500516210522518260948578, >>>>>> C (25%): 106715317233367107622067286720208938865, >>>>>> D (25%): 150141183460469231731687303715884105728), >>>>>> and want to add 5th node ('E') with initial token = 164163260474281062972548100673162157075, then we want to rebalance A, D, E nodes such way they'll own equal percentage of data. All nodes have ~400 GB of data and around ~300GB disk free space. >>>>>> What we did: >>>>>> 1. 'Join' new cassandra instance (node 'E') to cluster and wait 'till it loads data for it tokens range. >>>>>> >>>>>> 2. Move node 'D' initial token down from 150... to 130... >>>>>> Here we ran into a problem. When "move" started disk usage for node C grows from 400 to 750GB, we saw running compactions on node 'D' but some compactions failed with "WARN [CompactionExecutor:580] 2012-03-11 16:57:56,036 CompactionTask.java (line 87) insufficient space to compact all requested files SSTableReader" after that we killed "move" process to avoid "out of disk space" error (when 5GB of free space left). After restart it frees 100GB of space and now we have total of 105GB free disk space on node 'D'. Also we noticed increased disk usage by ~150GB at node 'B' but it stops growing before we stopped "move token". >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> So now we have 5 nodes in cluster in status like this: >>>>>> Node, Owns%, Load, Init. token >>>>>> A: 16% 400GB 020... >>>>>> B: 25% 520GB 063... >>>>>> C: 25% 400GB 106... >>>>>> D: 25% 640GB 150... >>>>>> E: 9% 300GB 164... >>>>>> >>>>>> We'll add disk space for all nodes and run some cleanups, but there's still left some questions: >>>>>> >>>>>> What is the best next step for us from this point? >>>>>> What is correct procedure after all and what should we expect when adding node to cassandra cluster? >>>>>> We expected decrease of used disk space on node 'D' 'cause we shrink token range for this node, but saw the opposite, why it happened and is it normal behavior? >>>>>> What if we'll have 2TB of data on 2.5TB disk and we wanted to add another node and move tokens? >>>>>> Is it possible to automate node addition to cluster and be sure we won't run out of space? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank. >>>> >>
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BIKERS are being asked to improve their safety on the road through education.
The Cumbria Police campaign BikeSafe has been running for a number of years but over the next six months there will be six workshops across the county.
Sergeant Jo House, who is the Constabulary's BikeSafe Co-ordinator, said: "BikeSafe aims to bridge the gap between having a licence and getting structured training.
"Regardless of how much or how many years' experience you have, there is always something to learn when it comes to staying safe on two wheels.
"Motorcycles are classed as vulnerable road users and that is brought into perspective with the fact that already this year we have had five motorcycle fatalities across the county."
This follows the recent deaths of four bikers on Cumbria's roads which all happened within the space of two-and-a-half hours on Sunday March 30.
Figures reveal that motorbike fatalities on the roads are already on the rise from three in 2010 to nine in 2012.
Sgt House added: "Any death on the road is tragic and we are passionate about educating riders about road safety.
"Anything that you can do to improve your chances of staying safe has got to be worth a go."
BikeSafe is a national police initiative run by many of the forces across the UK. For just a £10 booking fee, riders can enjoy a full day workshop hosted by Police advanced motorcyclists.
- UPDATE: Two more arrested as police continue to investigate alleged attempted murder
- New initiative to keep people safe online has been launched by Cumbria Police
- Public consultation for Oxenholme care housing
- Positive Parenting with Chris Garner - behaviour contracts
The workshop covers theoretical elements of road safety using video footage and animated clips to show just how easy it can be to spot the hazards and avoid dangers.
Also included is an on-road observed ride which will provide riders with feedback regarding their riding skills.
"The day is informal and relaxed and riders are encouraged to participate in discussions to promote thinking around road safety.
"As police riders we undergo refresher training and it is important to have an objective look at how you ride and make suggestions for improvement," continued Sgt House.
All workshops this year will be held in Kendal, Carlisle or Workington Fire and Rescue community centres.
Police and Crime Commissioner Richard Rhodes said: "Road safety is a key priority for Cumbria Constabulary to tackle, and education has a key role to play in this area.
"Sadly in Cumbria we have had a number of fatal accidents recently involving motorcyclists, so this initiative is very timely."
For more information and to book call 08444 151206 or visit www.bikesafe.co.uk


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ESPN Denver reporter Jeff Legwold has high praise for Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball, saying he's "shown vision in the run game, decisiveness in his cuts and consistent, quality work in the passing game." He predicts Ball's "poised for a big season and perhaps even the first 250-carry season for the Broncos since Reuben Droughns had 275 carries in 2004." This is clearly good news for Ball and Denver as they finally have a RB they can trust in all aspects of the game. Any running back in the backfield for Denver has to be able to run, catch passes and more importantly give solid pass protection to Peyton Manning.
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Although it's only speculation, if Ball can get 250 plus carries in an offense where he'll regularly see six men in the box, he could easily have a top-five season. He's also significantly cheaper(FFToolbox ADP 7th, going in the second round) than very similar Eddie Lacy (ADP 4th, going in the first round). We should get a better look at how the Broncos plan to use Ball in a few preseason games, but all systems are go if you had to draft him as your RB1.


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Discussion in 'Fantasy Sports Central' started by BillLaimbeer, Mar 18, 2012.
Great draft everyone. Let the games (and the trash talk) begin!!
Bill........Inge might do better than your 3rd base guy. Really struggled to pick up RPs......
My 3rd baseman is a sleeper. I'll give him 2 weeks to wake up.
Time to put the voodoo on Darth's hitters.....
Tigs like 12-1-2 why press ?
Haters gotta hate you Flagtailed Catfish... I had never seen a fantasy baseball roster consisting of 90% guys I never heard of until I looked at yours. Very creative. I DID however hear of Alex Avilla. I think he is going to be one of the better catchers. I was thinking of using a high pick on him (12th round) but you beat me to the punch by grabbing him in the 9th round. Always take your catchers very very early, as they say. This pick is going to be the Eagles Defense pick of baseball. I'll see if i can make room on my roster. By the way, How is Ellsbury doing with that hammy?
He'll be fine........ http://www.prlog.org/10558102-2010-boston-red-sox-player-wines-featuring-jacoby-ellsbury-josh-beckett.jpg Since you like to whine...Try a bottle of Ellsbury's wine. 100% proceeds go to charity.
How does a manager place a player on the DL???
Once the guy is officially on the DL from the team, Yahoo will make him eligible for the DL. (I checked and you don't have any yet). But let's say Ellsbury is paced on the DL for the hamstring injury that is bothering him. Yahoo will place a little red "DL"next to his name on your roster. They will also make a "DL" spot position for him only that you can place him on when setting your lineup. Once he comes off, officially, the very next day you can leave him there forever (thereby keeping the extra player), but you must take him off if you go to make ANY changes to your lineup...player adds, drops, or setting the lineup....therefore dropping the extra player. So you can't manipulate the system. I hope Ellsbury gets healthy again really soon. That sucks.
Darth..........glad to see that you're making adjustments to your lineup already. It must be a relief to be able to pick up the players that you need. I just figured that you'd hold on to the players that you already drafted. Speaking of holds, I'm glad that you finally added some to your lineup. One of your relievers looks like a diamond in the rough.............. The other looks like a golf ball in the rough............. Also looked at your projected starters. You really went on a limb here. For your 5 roster starters, they managed 45 wins last year.........that's exciting. Must have been the injury bug. This year, they're projected to get 88 wins ...good luck with that. Here's hoping that your pitchers realize their potential. I'll send you some bandages if you need them during the year. BTW........my staff has these numbers....84 wins last year, with 100 projected this year. Have a good season Darth............
I appreciate the in depth roster analyses of my team. Please keep them coming, although hopefully you don't spend spend too much of your day obsessing over my roster. BTW, I don't know why, but Yahoo isn't allowing us to use LAST seasons stats for the CURRENT season. Probably an oversight on their part.Or perhaps they too are spending too much time obsessing over my roster? it's nice to know people care. Although YOU Don't take advice from others because... " I'm not the type of person who asks a lot of questions. I like to learn on the go". (Your statement a few days ago in the fantasy baseball sign up thread), I on the other hand, DO welcome feedback, even from a rookie who should prepare to dine on lots of crow this season. Yum yum. Then again, we all should already have learned by now how you feel about taking advice from others. You also refused to listen to your teammates input during the Picks Game.
Darth.... Eating crow doesn't seem so bad an idea at this restaurant.........looks delicious to me.... Crow Restaurant :: Menus I really didn't obsess on your roster, I was simply looking at a possible replacement for my team. That's when I noticed that you had been very busy, so I spent 5 minutes looking at your moves. Heck....I spend more time eating at the Crow.......... BTW...I always welcome input from fellow teammates at the Picks....Just don't always take the advice. Again......Have a semi-good season....Darth....
Hji, @ Everyone There are a couple of teams playing in Japan next week (March 28 & 29?). The games count! Yahoo previously left a note about how the stats will work. However... I believe that the positions you have used already will be frozen for the following week, of course. IIRC you can still mess with your lineup for the following week , beginning April 2, by the Sunday (April 1) of that previous (Japan) week. Bill, can you clarify/confirm??? ****************************************************************************************************** @ the Rookies (nemo, you can close your eyes so you can learn on the fly) Also, rooks, during the season, try to see which of your starting pitchers pitch on a Monday or Tuesday. Those guy almost always pitch again five (5) days later which translates to another start on Saturday and Sunday. That mean more potential Wins and Strikeouts. (It's always fun deciding whether or not to leave them in a lineup on daily, as opposed to weekly lineups (like we have), because if you are ahead in ERA and WHIP, you don't want to screw that up by getting greedy. Another thing, as in football, prior to the game that day, Yahoo marks a small "^" next to the players name if he is going to start that day (per the lineup cards submitted by the manager prior to the start of the game), and an "x" if he is not. On pitchers, the "^" is usually placed by his name 3 or 4 days in advance so you will know if he pitches on Monday or Tuesday (a two start week). ********************************************************************************************************** Rain outs...they never happen to your opponent. Just to you. They are made up another day. The problem is, when it happens to you, by the time it is made up, your player is injured, traded, or released. OR, it is made up as a doubleheader and your guy only gets to play one end of it anyhow. ************************************************************************************************************* This game is REALLY fun when in real life, the hitter you own faces the pitcher you own. OR when your two pitchers face off in real life. Surprisingly, it works out really well, as often as not. ********************************************************************************************************** Have fun.
I guess Darth must be the Commissioner now.......
Darth is the Commissioner-in-waiting....
Has Darth ever been commissioner before? How long did it take for the managers to mutiny?
TheeTFD, what did Alejandro De Aza do in the 27 minutes that you owned him to get dropped from your squad?
I remember looking at the guy he replaced him with. He has SB potential.
Last year. The lifeboats were gone in about 5 minutes.
Darth > < Nemo
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Bethel Presents the 69th Annual Christmas Concert
Posted by Public Relations
The Bethel College Music Department presents its 69th annual Christmas Concert. Performances are Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in the Everest-Rohrer Chapel/Fine Arts Center – Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.


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Snoring is a problem that's as common as it is annoying. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine estimates that 40 percent of men and 24 percent of women in the US are chronic snorers. With such a huge customer base – including not just the snorers but also those who have to live with the noise – it's no surprise that there are hundreds of over-the-counter stop-snoring remedies on the market.
These products range from the reasonable, such as throat sprays and nasal strips, to the dubious, such as electroshock bracelets and magnets. And that's not counting the variety of medical appliances and techniques required to control snoring caused by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Treating OSA often requires more invasive (and expensive) methods, including Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) ventilators and surgery on the soft tissues of the palate.
Based on medical literature, it appears that the proliferation of cheap, over-the-counter snoring remedies is directly related to people's unwillingness to follow the advice of their doctors. Ask your doctor how to stop snoring, and you'll probably get these tips:
Stop smoking -- and avoid secondhand smoke. When you breathe cigarette smoke, your nose and throat lining get irritated and swell up – which leads to snoring. "The likelihood of snoring increases as more cigarettes are smoked per day because the congestion increases with each cigarette," says the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association. Children of smokers are more likely to snore than their peers, too. If you can't seem to quit, even avoiding smoking for four hours before bedtime can help, the association says.
Lose weight. "If you gain weight around your neck, it squeezes the internal diameter of the throat, making it more likely to collapse during sleep, triggering snoring," otolaryngologist and snoring expert Daniel Slaughter tells WebMD.com. However, not all snorers are overweight, so this isn't a solution for everyone.
Quit drinking near bedtime. Alcohol relaxes the muscles of the throat that normally hold the airway open during sleep. To avoid this problem, doctors recommend avoiding alcohol for anywhere from two to five hours before bedtime, with four hours being the most common suggestion. This is the only strategy that works for Rory Clements of the Daily Mail (UK) after he tries 10 over-the-counter and at-home snoring remedies with no success. When he finally skips his 8 pm glass of wine, he enjoys "an excellent night's sleep and no snoring."
Sleep on your side. When you sleep on your back, your tongue and soft palate can fall back into your throat, narrowing your airway and making you snore. If you tend to roll onto your back during sleep even when you start out on your side, doctors recommend a simple trick: attach a tennis ball to the back of your pajama top. You can tape the ball to the back of your pajamas, sew the ball into the pocket of a T-shirt that you then wear backwards, or slip it into a sock that you pin to the back of your shirt. Wearing one of these get-ups makes it uncomfortable to roll onto your back, guiding you back to a side-sleeping position.
Doctors say these should be your first stop-snoring steps. They're far more likely to work than anything you can buy over the counter, and they don't cost a dime.
However, if these home remedies don't work, there are a couple of other products that might give you (and those who share your bedroom) some relief. If your snoring is caused by nasal congestion or a deviated septum, you might find nasal strips or nasal dilators helpful. These products help hold the nostrils open so you can breathe more easily. Single-use nasal strips that fit over the bridge of the nose cost about $12 for a month's supply. Reusable nasal dilators that tuck inside the nostrils to hold them open cost $12 to $17 apiece, but they don't work for as many people.
If the snoring originates in your mouth and throat, you might have some luck with a mouthpiece that adjusts the position of your jaw to keep the airway open. However, over-the-counter mouthpieces, which range from $10 to $100 in price, don't work for most people and can be uncomfortable. A custom-fitted mouthpiece made by a dentist is much more likely to work, but it will set you back $1,500 to $3,000, which may or may not be covered by insurance.
One remedy that gets some support from doctors is changing your pillow. Most sleep experts say special anti-snoring pillows aren't worth the money; they may relieve nasal snoring by propping your head up, but sleeping in this position is likely to cause back or neck pain. However, Slaughter says a full-body pillow can be useful because it helps you stay on your side while you sleep. To find a comfortable body pillow, see our report on pillows.
We had trouble finding reliable reviews for anti-snoring remedies. Most reliable consumer sites such as ConsumerReports.org don't test them, though the British version of Good Housekeeping offers some insight. Discussions of snoring in medical sources generally recommend against using any over-the-counter product to treat it. However, medical sources such as the Mayo Clinic, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the British Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Association -- as well as interviews with sleep experts in the New York Times and the Huffington Post – offer some support for the use of nasal strips, nasal dilators, and mouthpieces. We also consulted reviews at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com to find out which anti-snoring remedies work are most likely to be effective, convenient, and comfortable to use.
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Being an 18.4-inch laptop, the AS8950G is undoubtedly classified as a desktop replacement and its hardware options reflect that. The machine comes stock with 8GB of DDR3 RAM and a single 750GB hard drive, but it can house up to 16GB and 1.5TB. It also features an edge-to-edge glass 1080p LED-backlit display, a Blu-ray drive, and five built-in speakers with a subwoofer.
Along with the typical connectivity, such as HDMI, gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11.b/g/n, Acer has added the less common Firewire and eSATA ports for speedier data transfers. There's also a 1.3MP webcam, a multi-touch trackpad, and a fingerprint reader for extra security. The Aspire AS8950G-9839 should hit shelves on Sunday, January 9 with a starting price of $1,600.


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A simple equation, can Mathematica solve it?
A simple equation, can Mathematica solve
I was recently given a competition problem to test Mathematica's equation=
solving capabilities.
Solve[(x^2 - 5x + 5)^(x^2 - 9x + 20) =3D=3D 1,x]
An easy question to do with little knowledge, a pencil and a piece of pap=
Mathematica can be useful; but:
Solve makes no attempt even though I was told that some competing product=
s give the x=3D4 & x=3D5 solutions.
Graphing the function:
Plot[(x^2 - 5x + 5)^(x^2 - 9x + 20) - 1,{x,0.9,5}] will provide the third=
solution of x=3D1. To get the right domain requires a little understandi=
ng and patience.
The final two solutions will come to light with:
Table[{x,x^2 - 5x + 5)^(x^2 - 9x + 20) - 1},{x,1,4,.1}]
Can Mathematica be used in a more elegant way to give the full solution?
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Lobster Sliders
28 Degrees • Boston
These lush, miniature takes on classic New England lobster rolls are a staple of this sleek South End lounge and restaurant, one of the few places in Boston that serves great food late at night.
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- Servings: 8
- Meat from a 1 1/2-pound cooked lobster (1 1/4 cups), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons crème fraîche
- 1 tablespoon minced shallot
- 1 tablespoon finely diced dill pickle
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
- Eight 2-inch round soft dinner rolls, split
How to make this recipe
In a medium bowl, mix the lobster with the mayonnaise, crème fraîche, shallot, pickle, celery, tarragon and lemon zest. Season with salt and white pepper and refrigerate until ready to use.
Lightly butter the cut side of each roll. Heat a large skillet over moderate heat. Toast the rolls in the skillet, cut side down, until lightly golden, about 1 minute. Transfer the rolls to a work surface. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the lobster salad on the bottom half of each roll. Close the sliders and serve.


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Hello everyone! I've had such a fun day so far so I have to share it with you! This morning a film team came from Berlin to shoot a video in my work studio and in one of my favorite Hannover shops, Raumformplan, owned by lovely Janin. The film is for the Myself magazine (a Conde Nast publication) Liebling Awards in which I was nominated – it's a very exciting honor and next week I'll fly to Munich to attend their red carpet event and awards ceremony to see who will win. I'm so excited about it!
(From left – Producer – Lutz Winde, Makeup artist – Miriam Spiegel, me, Camera – Sebastian Woithe.)
The film was for them to share at the show – very fun! In the shop I had to pretend I was interested in some Ferm Living pillows and in my work studio I was pretending to be writing and blogging — oh and of course working on a mood board on my table! It was lovely to work with producer Lutz Winde, camera man Sebastian Woithe and makeup artist Miriam Spiegel.
Yes I have two desks in my work room and huge, long white conference table in the middle of the room. It's a great space to teach, lay out projects and have a guest come work for the day.
I loved every minute of working with these lovely people today – we got through everything quickly and laughed a lot. I also gained three new friends from it – which made me even happier because I love making new friends in Germany – makes living here that much sweeter. Above are some outtakes of me at my desk in my hot pink tights and grey dress from kew159 in London. The other photo is of me and the crew in my work studio. I had such a great time, it felt good to be famous for minute. :)
Thank you Janin at Raumforplan for letting us use your shop and thanks to Miriam, Lutz and Sebastian for such a great time!
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But, Adolf loved dogs, it was people who bothered him!
Sweden, Local: "Teen Caught With Nipple Chain In Pants"
Are you certain it was not a penis chain?
USA, NY Post: "Arrest 70 Ladies In White"
A black day for Cuba.
Denmark, Copenhagen Post: "Deny Woman Entry To Hospital Because She Didn't Call Ahead"
Does this apply to getting entry into Heaven?
Russia, Moscow Times: "Nab 3 In Pussy Riot Show"
Meow, meow, meow.
Turkey, Hurriyet: "Bus Driver Pulls Knife On Passenger"
Drive and make certain I get off at the train station!
Norway, Norway Post: "Arrests In Pimping Crackdown"
A gal just can't make an honest living these days.


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1 Acquitted in Fatal Deutsche Bank Blaze Near Ground Zero
A supervisor of a construction company has been acquitted of manslaughter and all other charges in a fire that killed two firefighters at a condemned tower near Ground Zero.
Construction foreman Salvatore DePaola was handed his verdict Tuesday. The jury will continue to deliberate charges for Jeffrey Melofchik, and a judge hasn't rendered a verdict for a third defendant and the company.
"I haven't slept in four years," DePaola said.
Firefighters Robert Beddia, 53, and Joseph Graffagnino, 33, were killed in the August 2007 fire at the former Deutsche Bank Building after they became trapped in thick black smoke and ran out of air in their oxygen tanks.
Prosecutors argued a break in the building's standpipe — which delivers water to firefighters — was a crucial factor in the deaths of the firefighters, who spent about an hour getting water to the flames.
The building was in the process of being taken down because it was damaged and contaminated on September 11, 2001, when the fatal blaze broke out.
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During the world-wide developers conference Apple introduced iOS 8, the eight major software release for its mobile devices. The upcoming software update will bring many new user facing features that include iCloud Photo Library, new Messages app, keyboard, iCloud Drive, Continuity and much more. iOS 8 will also open more than 4,000 new API's for developers to use and enhance their apps … Read More
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The third BETA of Apple iPhone OS 4 has indeed yielded some more details of features we expect to see in the final release of the OS. AppleInsider are reporting that the SDK gives developers access to API calls for capturing video in 720p format. That is in a resolution of 1280×720 pixels, as opposed to the current iPhone's capturing … Read More


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Queens Borough: From the WNYC Archive
From Louis Armstrong to the opening of the 1939 World's Fair, let WNYC take you on an auditory tour of the borough.
WNYC's Sara Fishko takes us on exploration of the World's Fair and a perilous time in American History.
At the Louis Armstrong House in Corona, the director of the house shows us a behind the scenes look at of Pop's home.
And from the WNYC archive we present two audio recordings:
The New York World's Fair Reporter, Ed Fitzgerald, presents a day-by-day account of the World's Fair first broadcast on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was also on hand to deliver the opening remarks at the Fair.
Special thanks to WNYC archivist Andy Lanset.


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Looking over some of the 11,000 treasured pieces of paper that have consumed his life for 34 years, Dwight Cleveland readily admits that he is out of the ordinary. "I do believe that there is a genetic aberration among people who are collectors, and I definitely have that," he says with a laugh.
Since he took up his hobby as a 17-year-old high school student, the now 52-year-old Chicago real estate developer has amassed an unrivalled assortment of posters worth $3.5m (£2.1m). Now, however, he has decided enough is enough; by the end of the month he hopes to have a buyer for the largest privately owned mass of film ads in the world.
"There just isn't that much out there that I haven't seen, so it's getting a little stale," he says. "Plus the burden of owning so many posters is becoming overwhelming. There are posters everywhere; stacks and stacks of them. Even though everything is catalogued and databased, it is still too heavy for my shoulders."
Mr Cleveland was not a movie buff when his eyes first lit up at the sight of a poster. It was, he explains, the art work that first attracted him.
"The art teacher at my high school was a collector of these posters, and we all made fun of him because of his crazy hobby. Once, the home of a poster dealer in Boston burned down and he went down there in the middle of the night to go through the rubble and salvage some posters. He brought some back to show us, cradling them like a little baby because he was very proud of this hunt, and one of them was a lobby card for a film called Wolf Song from 1927 starring Gary Cooper. It had an art deco design that was very striking... I felt I had to own that poster."
Anything can become collectable, as long as there is someone out there willing to hunt it down and hoard it, but for Mr Cleveland movie posters are the best items a fanatic could wish to be obsessed by.
"The stuff is so damn difficult to find, it's a lot harder than baseball cards or comic books, because those were manufactured and advertised and distributed so you could go out and buy them – the question was just who could save them in a condition that was worthwhile?
"Movie posters were only distributed to cinema owners, and the old ones would either get pasted over by the next week's posters, or the guy who pushed the broom around would be instructed to take them down and throw them out. So not only were they in low distribution to begin with, but their chances of survival over decades would be pretty remote even in normal circumstances. In World War I and World War II, they would go into theatres and cinemas and take away posters for recycling, so stuff from the 1920s and 1930s is particularly rare."
His purchases have included a 1933 King Kong poster from Sweden for $25,000 – the most valuable item in his collection and now, he says worth double that figure – and 48 separate designs for Chinatown ads. The internet has helped him hugely, but he has also been as far afield as Auckland, Vienna, Paris, Cairo and Havana in search of elusive finds.
"I've been to flea markets on pretty much every continent, turning up at 5.30 in the morning with my flashlight, checking things out while people are unloading them from the back of a truck. I love that aspect of collecting."
Though his wife and three children will probably be glad for him to go into collecting retirement, it is uncertain if he has fully come to terms with the scale of what he is giving up – he bought another poster just last week. But with less than a month to go and still no buyer found, it might just be that his collection carries on growing for a little while longer yet.
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Hey guys! Just watched Onigamiden (Legend of the Millennium Dragon) since it was recommended to me by a friend - plus it just came out on Blu-Ray here in the US! I thought it was great! Definitely recommend it!
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Roughly a little more than 2 weeks ago, we've seen Wirefly aggressively push the dual-core trotting handset by pricing it down to $99.99 on-contract, which is indeed an impressive price point for it. Well, just like most things technology related, we're once again seeing its priced being dropped to make it one alluring handset from afar.
Flaunting an even better $59.99 new customer on-contract price through Amazon, the online retailer surely knows how to capture some attention - albeit, upgrade customers need to shell out $119.99 for it. Needless to say, it's undoubtedly going to attract some people, but considering that it's seeing competition from the recently released Motorola DROID 3, the only thing it can do at this point to separate itself is to lower its pricing.
Therefore, if you're not located in a 4G LTE market, then you might want to consider picking up the DROID X2 since it's packing some serious firepower under the hood.
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Alec Baldwin Says 'Goodbye To Public Life'
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February 24, 2014
On the heels of Shia LaBeouf announcing he's "not famous anymore," Alec Baldwin also plans to say "goodbye to the public life."
"I'm aware that it's ironic that I'm making this case in the media--but this is the last time I'm going to talk about my personal life in an American publication ever again," Baldwin announced in an Op-Ed piece for New York Magazine.
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Following numerous run-ins with the paparazzi and the media, Baldwin says he is fed up. "Now I loathe and despise the media in a way I did not think possible," the 55-year-old 30 Rock star admits. "I used to engage with the media knowing that some of it would be adversarial, but now it's superfluous at best and toxic at its worst."
Calling out The Huffington Post and MSNBC, his former employer, the actor bashes "New Media" saying that "anything good you do is tossed in a pit, and you are measured by who you are on your worst day."
"They've gotta have clicks for their advertisers, so they're going to need as much Kim Kardashian and wardrobe malfunctions as possible."
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The Emmy winner also implies that he may be moving soon. "I probably have to move out of New York. I just can't live in New York anymore. Everything I hated about L.A. I'm beginning to crave. L.A. is a place where you live behind a gate, you get in a car, your interaction with the public is minimal. I used to hate that," he writes. "But New York has changed. Manhattan is like Beverly Hills. And the soul of New York has moved to Brooklyn, where everything new and exciting seems to be. I have to accept that. I want my newest child to have as normal and decent a life as I can provide. New York doesn't seem the place for that anymore."
Baldwin goes on to address the alleged gay slur he made at a paparazzo. Name dropping his famous gay friends Sex and the City's Cynthia Nixon and Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the actor continues, "Am I a homophobe? Look, I work in show business. I am awash in gay people, as colleagues and as friends."
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The piece wraps up with him calling out LaBeouf, who was fired from Baldwin's New York show Orphans. "Shia LaBeouf went to a film screening recently and he wore a bag over his head and the bag says 'I AM NOT FAMOUS ANYMORE.' And there was truly a part of me that felt sorry for him, oddly enough."
The actor adds, "There's a way I could have done things differently. I know that. If I offended anyone along the way, I do apologize. But the solution for me now is: I've lived this for 30 years, I'm done with it."
What are your thoughts on Baldwin's recent proclamations?
UPDATE: Following Baldwin's statement that he'll no longer be commenting on his personal life, his wife Hilaria Baldwin posted an Instagram photo of their daughter Carmen, writing: "Our official statement is coming from the most eloquent & intelligent of our clan: Carmen @iamabfalecbaldwin"


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ELMONT, N.Y. - Stuart Janney III's homebred On Leave will look to extend her win streak to four when she makes her graded stakes debut in the 22nd running of the Grade 2, $500,000 Sands Point on Saturday at Belmont Park.
A 3-year-old half-sister to multiple Grade 2 winner Ironicus, On Leave has been perfect in three starts this year for Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey since returning from an eight-month layoff this spring. The gray daughter of War Front broke her maiden by two lengths in her sophomore debut at Belmont in June and returned to post a three-quarter-length victory against optional claimers the following month.
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Honestly, thats the million dollar question. The conservative answer is what you hit already, just sit tight, ride it out and it will come out strong.
Others will tell you to try and time the market, liquidate before the major drop, sit on defensives for a time until the market is bottomed, buy back in to equities.
Realistically, I tell people to just stay with diversified accounts, but the allocations are changing all the time.
For instance, right now most people are putting alot more of a % into internationals, certain funds/areas/industries, but more so than was the norm in the past.
Past that, it depends on the individual.


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Stock Clerk Job Profile and Description
Stock Clerks play an important function in the vibrant manufacturing, warehousing and retail industries. A stock clerk's job is to ascertain that supplies in the storehouse are relocated to their apt destination – whether it is the retail store or the end customer. Even in the contemporary world where technology is mechanizing physical labor, stock clerks are still required, for their expertise in retailing.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for ordering, receiving, opening, storing and replenishing the supplies and merchandise of the store.
- Keeping and maintaining and inventory records of the goods.
- Checking all the supplies and reporting damage and loss and replenishing the shortage of the same.
- Interacting with customers in the store and assisting in packing of their purchases.
- Labeling and attaching price tags to goods and maintaining records of the same
- Handling a variety of goods – perishable and non-perishable.
- Making reports for monthly and annual evaluation of inventory sales.
- Coordinating with store managers and sales teams and helping with organization of sales promotion events etc.
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- Should have strong communication and interpersonal skills and abilities.
- Ability to effectively organize and network in accord with the store staff and sales teams of the establishment.
- Self-motivated and independent worker.
- Should be an efficient time manager and have the ability to meet deadlines and targets.
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Facts | Modern Sporting RifleThe AR in "AR-15" rifle stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950s. "AR" does NOT stand for "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle."
This is a discussion on Fully Automatic Weapon within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; Originally Posted by Pete14 I didn't even know until recently that the A in AR stands for Armalite. It doesnt. it stands for Assualt Rifle...
Facts | Modern Sporting RifleThe AR in "AR-15" rifle stands for ArmaLite rifle, after the company that developed it in the 1950s. "AR" does NOT stand for "assault rifle" or "automatic rifle."
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There is a some good and bad information in this thread. In a nut shell, new fully automatic weapons are illegal for anyone who isn't either a Class III manufacturer and/or dealer or a Law Enforcement Agency/Government Agency (or an agent who is issued agency property). Automatic weapons that were manufactured before May 19, 1986 AND were registered with the NFA Branch are legal to transfer between regular citizens in states where said weapons are legal. Since the number of guns is fixed, and unless there is another amnesty (don't hold your breath), can never increase, they are quite expensive. A M11/9, which was a $300ish gun in 1985, is now around $3500.
As for converting an AR15, with the proper low shelf lower, some other fire control parts, and a Registered Drop in Auto Sear made and registered prior to May 19, 1986, one can "make" a new AR fully automatic (not technically since the NFA Branch considers the RDIAS the "machinegun") legally. A hole has to be drilled in the lower for the RDIAS and the parts have to be installed correctly. With the exception of the RDIAS the parts are neither unavailable or expensive.
Any pre-May 86 registered machinegun that is transferable to anyone can be willed to anyone who is legally allowed to possess it (passes the background check and lives in a state, or will store the gun in a state, where it is legal). If the gun isn't legal then it cannot be passed on legally, go figure.
"The Engine could still smile...it seemed to scare them" -Felix
Landric hit it with the exception that a Class 3 is a dealer and a Class 2 is a manufacturer.
Also,there is an exemption for the Military and the Police to legally own or purchase full auto weapons but the Military must use a pruchase order and the Police use a letterhead. While cops can possess them, techincally they are "issued" to them as they are owned by the department that bought them. When the cop leaves, dies or retires, the gun stays with the Dept.
If you aren't in the Miliary or a Cop, the machine must be made prior 1986 to be legal. The only other way is be a 07 FFL with a an 02 SOT. Thats an FFL manufacturer that has an 02 designation on his SOT (Special Occupational Tax). Manufacturers can make what is know as a "dealer sample" for use as a sample to demonstrate to the Police and the Military. The guys with the 07/02 FFLs are a rare breed, there just arent that many of them around. That is not the same thing as a regular 01/02 FFL with an 03 (dealer) , an FFL that can sell or deal in Full autos,silencers,SBR's,SBS's or AOW's. There are lots of them around.
So...with that being said
to prevent the further dissemination of bad and wrong advice, I am closing this thread.
Universal Background Checks...the next step towards registration and confiscation.
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'Boeing-Boeing' Doesn't Fly High Enough
La Mirada Theatre's slickly professional staging of the 2008 revival version of Marc Camoletti's "Boeing-Boeing" is sexy, fluffy, and frantic but also silly and patently illogical.
'Boeing-Boeing' Doesn't Fly High Enough
La Mirada Theatre's slickly professional staging of the 2008 revival version of Marc Camoletti's "Boeing-Boeing" is sexy, fluffy, and frantic but also silly and patently illogical.
Columbia University MFA Students to Get Equity Status
Thanks to a new agreement, students of the Theatre Program at Columbia University's School of the Arts and the Classic Stage Company (CSC) will be eligible to join Equity.
James DeVita Personalizes the Bard in 'In Acting Shakespeare'
James DeVita went from working on fishing boats to becoming an actor and director of classical theater to starring in his one-man show "In Acting Shakespeare."
'Bare' Stars Taylor Trensch and Jason Hite On Bullying and Rock Musicals
It wasn't so long ago that Taylor Trensch and Jason Hite were in high school, and now, they're getting the chance to revisit those difficult years in the rock musical "Bare."
Melodrama Is 'Really Really' Unpersuasive
Paul Downs Colaizzo's "Really Really," from MCC Theater, is a glaringly manipulative "Did it happen or didn't it?" melodrama about contemporary college students behaving badly.
How to Handle Interviews as an Actor
Theatrical press agent Emily Owens on staying on the same page, the importance of having the facts about your show straight, and why connections are important.
2013 Drama League Awards Nominees Announced
Actors Patina Miller and Michael Urie announced the nominees for the 79th Annual Drama League Awards on Tuesday morning in a ceremony at Sardi's Restaurant.
'JonBenet Ramsey: Murder Mystery Theater!!!' Is Wacky and Outrageous
"JonBenet Ramsey: Murder Mystery Theater!!!," a Frigid Festival musical parody of the murder case of the toddler beauty queen, balances between wicked satire and sick humor.
The 7 Ensembles That Wowed Us Onstage This Year
From the British royal family to a certain Revolution-era musical, these phenomenal groups of actors took the New York theater scene by storm in 2015.
The Australian Theater Scene Moves Into L.A.
With Cate Blanchett praising Australian theater during her Oscars acceptance speech, the timing couldn't be better for Australian Theatre Company to set up shop in Los Angeles.


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If you like the 'puddled' at the floor look, then I would go longer.
Although, I think the puddled look is for more formal rooms???
The rods are already up from the previous owners (we've lived in this house for 2 years and are just getting around to this LOL... but in our defense we never use the downstairs) so I'd rather not move them if we don't have to. It's not a bad idea though.
I did check JC Penney, and they don't seem to have the shorter length. I also didn't see any plain, simple, customs that were inexpensive. I need 10 panels (or 5 pairs) and was looking to spend around $100.
Will it look bad if I just get the 54" ones and let them be long?
Hmm, do you have a pic of the panels? I can't envision it - if they are drapes, they are meant to go to the baseboard or longer which is why most panels are 84 inches. I think it will look weird if they are just randomly a foot longer than the window but it might depend on the type of panel.
Just thought I'd throw this out there, but what about a valance type treatment? I wasn't sure if you were hanging curtains for privacy or not so thought I'd suggest it. We have awkward windows in our bedroom and I'm doing something like this in them since we have roller shades for light blocking. It would certainly be cheaper per window if you find some fabric on sale. You could use the current rods with some clip rings and whatever fabric you choose and it would eliminate finding something pre-made that is the correct length. Either way good luck! I know how frustrating finding the right window treaments/solutions can be.
This blog has a lot of good ideas and this particular link is for valances:


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Working for myself from home I sometimes find I'm really unproductive and need something to motivate me as it's easy to get sloppy and distracted with stuff around the house etc…
A while ago I found this video and if I ever need a kick into action this gets me every time. You can ignore the visual, just listen to the guy…
This recently got me through a 5000 word paper that I had to write, ended up staying up 4 nights in a row till 4am, up again at 8am and I got a distinction so it certainly drives me on
Hope it helps someone dig that little bit deeper
Man, this is inspiring for real . This is exactly what I need this morning . Thanks so much for sharing my friend !
I think it is a bit too extreme. This one is my favorite when I need a kick in the a**.
That's ridiculous…
Thanks for sharing. "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you will be successful".
That guy speaks the truth. People who succeed make sacrifices. One of those is sleep.
Sleep is for the broke or stinking rich.
Check it out: "Dear Hard Work"
I consider myself more productive when I'm not tired. So a good amount of sleep is what I say has been a part of my success so far.
Don't really like the speech.
I don't like the speech either. He's right, you're not going to die if you feel a little pain, but as far as sleep goes I actually want my health much more than I want my success.
Amazing video indeed. We should post our own vids when the results from freeletics are obvious, almost 75% through
Exercise can change your life. The disciple it teaches is priceless and affects positively everything you do in life, not just athletics. I have a tendency to never give up and walk the whole 9 yards every time
Just like MSFX, when needed I stay up the whole night and continue through the day until I am done.
It does not matter if I am tired working through the night, eyes burning from less sleep. I just keep going because quitting is not an option. Determination is power :
Edit: congrats MSFX on the achievement ^^
I randomly came across this YT guy 2 years ago, and I really like some of the stuff he has to say – check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK5csyYo4ks
Make sport to be success)


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Azerbaijan Convention Bureau
- Azerbaijan Convention Bureau
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan is very proud to announce that a new player is going to appear on the Professional Convention Map very soon with Azerbaijan setting up its Convention Bureau (AzCB) to enhance MICE tourism capabilities in congresses and conferences.
Coming as a partnership of the public and private sectors Azerbaijan Convention Bureau represents the Alliance of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan and industry members operating on the market.
The newly formed AzCB Azerbaijan Convention Bureau is making a debut during EIBTM 2013 and is thrilled at this opportunity to showcase Azerbaijan as unique meeting destination which combines Europe and Asia.
Azerbaijan hosting the first ever European Olympic Games in June 2015 is determined to become a serious player for the MICE industry and confirms its capability to organize mega events, which was demonstrated during the Eurovision Song Contest in 2012.
Information about the work of the Azerbaijan Convention Bureau will be continuously updated on our website until the personal website of the AzCB is launched.
- Azerbaijan Convention Bureau held its 1st Steering Committee Meeting.
Mr. Nazim Samadov, Deputy Minister of Culture & Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan attended the Steering Committee Meeting of the Azerbaijan Convention Bureau (AzCB) which was held on the 13th of February, 2014 at Four Seasons Hotel Baku.
The Meeting brought together the public and the private sectors represented by the local industry members of AzCB to discuss joint issues and cooperation for 2014. These members, namely the majority of international brand hotels and professional Destination Management Companies of Baku, committed to joint efforts in a Public-Private Partnership model to promote Azerbaijan as a MICE destination and thus to generate positive effects on the country`s economy.
The first Meeting Agenda of AzCB aimed at the cooperation of the Bureau`s main marketing activities for the current year along with discussions of the ways to achieve profitable all year round business from MICE activities.
- "Victory Tour" tourism agency became a member of Azerbaijan Convention Bureau!
"Victory Tour" tourism agency is operating successfully in Azerbaijan since 2005 years and is one of the leading companies among tourism sectors. There are five main sales departments in the Company: Air-tickets Reservation Department, Outgoing tourism, Incoming tourism, Visa/Transport Department and Business travel/ MICE department.
Holding of different events in Azerbaijan, booking of foreign and local companies, thematic tours, business travels, cooperative events and other organizations are including to the activity of Business travel/MICE department. For developing of MICE (functional) market and attracting customers to this department new MICE.az project and in the scope of this project www.mice.az site was created in 2012 years in Azerbaijan.
In relation to the recently development in our country, establishing of new world class hotels and reaching of infrastructures to international and higher level, interest of foreign organizations increased to Azerbaijan on MICE direction. Especially on that score "Victory Tour" took next successful step with becoming a member of newly created Azerbaijan Convention Bureau (AzCB) under signed contract on December 10, 2013 for developing of Business travel/MICE department.


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Former Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll was allegedly attacked during a recent night out. The comic, who appeared on the ITV talent search in 2013, was reportedly knocked to the ground by an o
David Walliams reveals he wrote Big School part especially for Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll
There's good news for fans of BBC comedy Big School as it's headed back to our screens for a new run, and will feature former Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll, who, though he didn't win
BGT's David Walliams reunites with runner-up Jack Carroll for Big School Series 2!
We recently reported that former Britain's Got Talent runner-up Jack Carroll had been cast in series two of judge David Walliams' hit comedy Big School, and this week, both David and Jack have bee
David Walliams signs BGT comedian Jack Carroll for Big School & Paddy & Nico's audition watched HOW MANY times?!
Fans of Britain's Got Talent will no doubt recall that young comedian Jack Carroll was runner-up during last year's series of the hit ITV talent quest, and he made a big impression on judge David
Cheryl Cole gushes about royal baby but Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll causes outrage with his tweets!
Cheryl Cole has always been a proud Brit and a big fan of the royal family and – probably because she's worked closely with Prince Charles on a number of charity projects – she was o
Britain's Got Talent 2013: Comedian Jack Carroll asks fans to help him stop con merchants using his name!
It'll come as a surprise to no-one that unscrupulous con artists will go to any lengths to part gullible people from their cash, and it's been revealed today that that's exactly what one group o
Britain's Got Talent 2013: Jack Carroll, Attraction, Jordan O'Keefe, Steve Hewlett, Francine Lewis sign with new agency
A whole host of Britain's Got Talent stars have signed with a new talent agency, it has been claimed today. Media Eye report that a number of finalists who performed on Saturday night's gr
Britain's Got Talent 2013: As it's revealed that runner-up Jack Carroll's twin brother died, mum Sue reveals the constant pain behind her son's humour!
In last night's Britain's Got Talent final, fans saw young comedian Jack Carroll joke his way into second place after wowing the judges and the audience once more with his self-deprecating humour�
David Walliams, Jimmy Carr, Lisa Riley backing Jack Carroll to win Britain's Got Talent 2013 final!
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Anticipation is growing and now, Nikon is adding fuel to that fire by releasing a series of short teaser videos for a "pure photography" camera, the rumored Nikon DF.
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The styling is rumored to be similar to the old Nikon FM2 and sport a full-frame sensor.
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Weekend at Bernie's (1989)
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Directed by: Ted Kotcheff
Starring: Andrew McCarthy, Catherine Mary Stewart, Jonathan Silverman, Terry Kiser
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Continuity mistake: Bernie's facial expression changes from the smile on his face when he first get injected with drugs to a smirk throughout the movie, to no expresssion and back again.
Audio problem: When Gwen is getting hit on by the drunk guy who says "nice outfit", the lines for both drunks have been poorly dubbed over and don't match their mouths.
Continuity mistake: When Larry and Richard are piling into the crowded elevator Monday morning with everyone, some of the people who get on are different from who we see riding up. In particular we see the door close on a girl in brown with a green purse strap before she can get on, but she is seen riding in the elevator in the next shot.
Continuity mistake: When Richard and Gwen are kissing on the beach, a big wave pushes Bernie alongside them and you can see them getting wet from the wave but in the very next scene of them walking back to the house, they are dry.
Continuity mistake: Right before Richard discovers that Bernie is dead and Larry is talking about drugs becoming a career, "I watch the news. I read." There is a side/back view of Larry talking and neither his gestures or his mouth line up with what he is saying.
Continuity mistake: When Larry and Richard are on the rooftop, the sky is seen as cloudy but when the camera cuts to a different angle, the sky is clear.
Audio problem: When the two guys break out of the closet and run down the hallway, they're shouting at Richard and Larry, but their lips aren't moving.
Continuity mistake: When Gwen first realizes Bernie is dead, she covers her mouth with her left hand, but when the camera angle changes, her left arm is down, then the angle changes back and her left hand is back over her mouth.
Continuity mistake: When Gwen is with Richard and see Bernie and wants to go thank him, the various people standing behind them change when Richard yells "no!"
Other mistake: In the opening scene in the office, when Andrew McCarthy says, "Let's go to the beach" and runs off, you can see that the other guy's PC, which he has been working on, has no power cable plugged in.
Continuity mistake: At the end of the movie, when the hitman comes to kill Bernie for one last time, Larry, Gwen, and Richard start running from the hitman and Gwen has her hat in her hand. They run over to the stereo and she drops it somewhere over by there. In later shots, however, you can see Gwen's hat lying right next to Bernie in front of the staircase.
Continuity mistake: When Larry is wrapping the telephone cord around Paulie, you see him lift the cord over Paulie's head, but in the very next shot, the cord is in now in Paulie's mouth and the cord isn't over his head.
Visible crew/equipment: When Bernie walks out from his office bathroom and starts talking to Richard and Larry about the insurance policies, a boom mic reflection can be seen behind him - in the mirror's upper left corner.
Continuity mistake: When Larry and Richard listen to the recording of the phone conversation between Bernie and Paulie, there is a slight difference to when they had the conversation live. After Bernie told Paulie where his house is located, Paulie replied with "Uh huh" which is not heard on the recording.
Continuity mistake: When Bernie's toupee falls off they show a few scenes of him in the house sitting there with a bald head. You can see that it's a bald cap. It makes Bernie's head at least 2 inches taller.
Continuity mistake: In some scenes you can see Bernie breathing and blink his eyes when he is supposed to be dead.
Factual error: Throughout, Richard, who is supposed to be young, single and living with his parents, can be seen wearing a wedding band.
Continuity mistake: At the end of the movie, when the ambulance is shown backing up to Bernie's house, you can see a stretcher on the boardwalk that gets bumped and rolls down. This stretcher has Bernie on it, yet when it is bumped it is completely empty.
Audio problem: When Larry and Richard are hiding behind the couch when they hear gun shots, you see the gun making its way around the corner of the couch and when you hear the next gun shot, you can see that the kid holding the gun is not even squeezing the trigger.
Continuity mistake: Just after the hit man kills Bernie he proceeds to disguise himself and pulls a folded, floppy beach hat out of his pocket. Yet when we see him getting on the boat in the next scene the same folded hat is now a perfectly round, structured hat with a brim.


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I have a friend who has a 440 powered '74 Winnebago class C motorhome. The engine is tired and needs a re-build, burns LOTS of oil. He has a fairly decent 440 laying around that he could freshen up and drop in (to save on downtime) but the guy at the truck repair shop that he brought it to told him that it will absolutely not interchange, the engines are totally different. Am I missing something here? To the best of my knowledge, the only differences were the cylinder heads with water jackets around the plugs and an occasional oddball water pump housing. I took a quick look at this engine (still in the chassis) and I can't for the life of me see any visual difference.
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CAMDEN, N.J. (AP) — Commuters who ride New Jersey Transit buses in southern New Jersey are facing delays because of icy roads.
NJ Transit spokesman John Durso Jr. says buses are operating up to two hours behind schedule in Camden, Gloucester and Burlington counties on Friday.
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hey all, I've been perusing the site for the last 2 weeks then find out when I sign up that I'm locked to the newbie area for 3 days, oh well no grudges there :P
Not to sure if its in the right thread but I spose it will get moved to the ring one if not and this may sound like a bit of a nubular question and I hope this doesn't end up in the idiots corner how ever here goes...
I downloaded Backtrack 3 Beta about 2 weeks ago and have been working with it well into the night every night. I am semi familiar with a Linux setup although I know each one is different. I've worked with red hat, mandrake and knoppix.
o.k. onto my problem, I have a new laptop with a wireless card (the famous Atheros AR5007EG). its a 2.0 Intel Centrino Dual core 2G ram.. yer its pretty hax for a laptop.
I must be missing something or doing one little thing wrong however I cant seem to get the packet injector to work with madwifi or a (aircrack or aireplay). I can get it to see the networks and what not.
I've been researching well into the night each night and I feel I am just missing something thats right in front of me. if anyone has a guide or knows of a guide to get this card working with backtrack (and all the other software) it would be much appreciated, I don't mind reading lots as I already have and I'm sure a few more pages will not hurt.
also connecting to a network to get onto the internet I am having slight trouble with as well, I am running a WPA-TKIP wireless network here at home and unsure on how to connect to that along with the files off a windows computer.
time is not an issue either as its been 2 weeks and still haven't sorted this sucker out and I am going away till Monday (from Friday the 2nd) just a little point in the right direction with a little head start would be nice.
all in all the Backtrack 3 is one of the best live OS I've used in a long time if ever.
thanks in advance for the help and also for a gnarly forum.
EDIT: i feel like such a noob, after posting this topic i discovered how to get online with backtrack via wireles. so now the only thing that i am requiring help is for gettin the packet inject drivers to work with my AR5007eg.
also kismet closes after selecting which card i want to use and i cant see what i need is goin wrong with it.


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"For Republicans, the only thing harder than losing to Barack Obama might be explaining it," they say. "Whatever his strengths on national security and personal likeability, Obama probably began the 2012 campaign as the most beatable sitting president in 20 years." But for Democrats, an Obama defeat "would be a traumatic experience: the death of the dream of liberal realignment embodied in Obama's insurgent 2008 campaign."
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Spring is officially here and I'm happy to see the snow gone from my neck of the woods, but in a strange way I miss it too. Since I live in a region of the USA that gets all four seasons, I'm somewhat blessed, but I won't see snow again till late fall. Until then, these 30 stunning winter landscapes will help get me by.
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text: HOUSTON, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. ("SES" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SYMX), a global energy and gasification technology company that provides products and solutions to the energy and chemicals industries, announced today that it will release financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2012, ended December 31, 2011, on Friday, February 10, 2012, before the market opens. Senior management will hold a conference call to review the Company's financial results for this period and provide an update on corporate developments beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To access the live webcast, please log on to SES' Website at www.synthesisenergy.com. Alternatively, domestic callers may participate in the live telephone conference call by dialing (800) 860-2442 and international callers should dial (412) 858-4600. An archived version of the webcast will be available on SES' website through March 12, 2012. A telephone replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately one hour after the completion of the call and will be available through March 12, 2012. Domestic callers can access the telephonic replay by dialing (877) 344-7529. International callers should dial (412) 317-0088. The PIN access code for the live call and the replay is 10009077#. About Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc. SES provides technology, equipment and engineering services for the conversion of low rank, low cost coal and biomass feedstocks into energy and chemical products. Its strategy is to create value through providing technology and equipment in regions where low rank coals and biomass feedstocks can be profitably converted into high value products through its proprietary U-GAS ® fluidized bed gasification technology, which SES licenses from the Gas Technology Institute. U-GAS® gasifies coal cost effectively, without many of the harmful emissions normally associated with coal combustion plants. The primary advantages of U-GAS® relative to other gasification technologies are (a) greater fuel flexibility provided by the ability of SES to use all ranks of coal (including low rank, high ash and high moisture coals, which are significantly cheaper than higher grade coals), many coal waste products and biomass feed stocks; and (b) the ability of SES to operate efficiently on a smaller scale, which enables the construction of plants more quickly, at a lower capital cost, and, in many cases, in closer proximity to coal sources. SES currently has offices in Houston, Texas, and Shanghai, China. For more information on SES, visit www.synthesisenergy.com or call (713) 579-0600. SOURCE Synthesis Energy Systems, Inc.


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A fine beach, but still missable
Nam O beach borders on the Bay of Da Nang, about 17 kilometres northwest of Da Nang city, north of the Son Tra peninsula -- you can get a good view of it from Monkey Mountain.
At high tide it resembles most of the coastline that runs between Da Nang and Hoi An, but at low tide a large area of rock and white sandy shoreline is exposed, other than a few wooden stilted restaurants that serve among other seafood dishes goi ca (Vietnamese sushi), fresh, raw fish fillets marinated in a local sauce and dipped in a spicy powder. From April to August the sea is calm, clear and packed with marine life, so it makes for a great secluded snorkelling spot. From November to February wind swells make it an excellent surf beach.
Once you've had your fill the mountain road west leads to the Son Tra peninsula. For now there really isn't anywhere to stay near the beach -- you'd need to look towards the resorts along the not-so-lovely Red beach, which is due to be connected to Nam O later this year by a new 800-metre long road that links to the new Nam O bridge. If you are a fan of fish sauce, the surrounding fishing villages are famous for producing some of the best in the area; even if you are not, buy some and gift it to your guesthouse host, they will love you for it.
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Welcome to the VTNS (Vintage Textile and Needlework Sellers) Fan Freebie Friday and Happy Summer!
One reminder of summer is the fresh vegetables from the garden or farmer's market. Today along those lines, we are sharing three veggie crochet potholder patterns from a 1944 American Thread Company booklet.
For our VTNS Facebook Fan Page Tuesday Treats this week we shared a Chicken Gumbo recipe. It was included with these potholder patterns.
Although listed as potholders, because of their shape, they may be used as pot handle holders too. The vegetable potholder patterns include corn on the cob, a carrot and cucumber.
The photos are in black and white, but you can just imagine by using green, yellow and orange yarn you will have a bright and colorful summer time kitchen.
Cucumber Potholder Crochet Pattern
Carrot Potholder Crochet Pattern
Corn Potholder Crochet Pattern
The patterns are in pdf format so to download them you'll need the Adobe Reader software on your computer. Most computers come with it, but it is free and can be found here.
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Cable Band Beanie
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This cable band pattern has instructions for both a headband (requiring less than 100 yds) and a beanie.
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In 2008, my sister and I were faced with a situation where the executor of our uncle's estate had used what we believed to be deceitful practices to get my uncle to assign all of his financial holdings in joint accounts with rights of survivorship, he had then kept all virtually all of the financial assets of the estate for himself.
Our family lawyer told us that the situation was hopeless, that we could not win a legal challenge and we would only be wasting our money if we tried.
We were almost ready to give up when a lawyer in Palm Desert recommended Peter Bochnewich. We were told that he was one of the most experienced and effective trust and estate litigation attorneys in all of Southern California. After an initial, detailed consultation, Mr. Bochnewich was cautiously optimistic about the possibility of recovering some or all of the estate.
Throughout a long and sometimes difficult legal battle, my sister and I were constantly impressed by the depth of Mr. Bochnewich's understanding of the law, his energy in applying it, and his intelligent and effective presence in court. We were also deeply appreciative of his warmth toward us and the deeply ethical behavior he exhibited both in and out of court.
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Little had been known about the 10.1in Android tablet from Dell but it now appears that it is going to be exactly like most other 10.1in Android tablets we've seen so far.
Known previously as the Dell Streak 10, the tablet will be known as the Dell Streak Pro when it goes on sale next month. It had been rumoured that the Streak Pro would ship with Nvidia's 3D-capable Tegra T25 processor running at 1.2GHz, which would have given it a serious advantage over other similar tablets. Sadly it seems not to be the case, as sources have told German site Tweakers that the Streak Pro will ship with the Nvidia Tegra T20 processor running at 1GHz. Other specs uncovered about the 10.1in tablet include the device shipping with 1GB of DDR2 memory and coming in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions (along with an SDHC memory card slot).
The Streak Pro will go on sale next month and will come with Honeycomb out-of-the-box which will please those disappointed when the Streak 7 went on sale last month running the old FroYo flavour of Android. The Streak Pro will measure 261x176.4x12.9 mm, weigh-in at 720g and is expected to have a 10.1in 1280x800 resolution display. There will be front and rear cameras and, in true Dell fashion, a choice of red, blue, pink or black skins for the Streak Pro will be available to cover the brushed aluminium chassis. Pricing for the tablet has yet to be announced but hopefully Dell will keep the price down and make it more competitive than some of its rivals. The Streak Pro will come with a range of accessories including a "productivity dock"; a folding cover with an integrated keyboard and an in-car charger.
Hopefully Dell will have sorted out the poor battery performance we have seen blighting the Streak 7, otherwise the Streak Pro will disappear into the sea of nondescript Android tablets we are currently drowning in.
Source: Tweakers