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That's the main thing. We can 'think' we might or might not like a person we're looking at. That helps… that 'visual' chemistry. But there's all that other stuff… that happens later.
So… do you and I have… 'chemistry'?
My 'Love Language Profile'.
My results… from February 19, 2013:
Receiving Gifts: 0
Acts of Service: 3
Physical Touch: 9
Quality Time: 9
Words of Affirmation: 9
What about YOU?
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I think that the people who know me would say that I'm humble and caring… engaging, 'uplifting', spirited, tender & humorous. My imagination, creativity and playfulness still have that 'childlike' quality that, to me is very interesting and desirable. I love to entertain. I love cheering people up. And it seems to me that lots of people like that about me.
I'm secure… and insecure. There are different 'situations', you know. But those things are what we will learn… about each other.
I'm looking for someone 'special'... who thinks that I'm 'special'. I don't want to just find 'a date' for social events. We've all been in relationships that just didn't work. It takes some special 'chemistry' for it to last.
We all have 'evolved' to become who we are. So, styles and traits… are 'learned'… developed. Notice the wide range of looks/styles in the photos of people on POF. Some people 'look' like they'd be just right for you… others don't.
I'm not looking for the 'hot', sexy photo. I'm not much into 'glamor' or 'sophistication'. So much of that is an 'act'… a way to survive… in that certain way… with those certain people.
I'd much prefer someone who's humble, a little shy and 'down-to-earth'. To me, that's VERY sweet… and strong. I think I'd prefer someone who didn't have to wear lots of make-up in order to feel 'ready' to go out. I love a 'natural' woman.
It's important that you and I are affectionate… and playful. I'm a warm, passionate guy… and I love that in a woman. I'm a sensual, sexual guy... but I don't need that to be the first 'point of interest'.
I like being 'playful' (you know, to 'lighten the atmosphere'). But, dislike dishonesty or 'playing games'. That's offensive. We each deserve more respect.
I love to communicate, and that alone can be really satisfying. I'm considerate and honest.
Okay... a 'snapshot' of my life >>> I'm a New Orleans native. Catholic schools... some college... a tiny bit of stage acting… some singing in rock bands... a 30+ year career in graphics design... two short marriages (about 17 years apart)... no kids.
I've been divorced since Hurricane Katrina. Oh, and now, instead of working in the graphics field, I do sales. That's what pays the bills... for now.
Hopefully, I'll get myself back into doing art. I love that. Every once-in-a-while, I can get myself to draw. I really do need to do that more. (My 'muse' would help with that.)
My music background shows up a lot in my 'everyday' life. I love to sing... even if it's only in the car. I 'goof' about rap, but I don't really like it. The rhythms in rap are what I like (I used to play percussion). I love classical music. I'm sure I'd be better off if I listened to it more. (I know it's 'enriching'.) Of course, I love rock… blues… the music I grew up with. My least favorite form is opera. I joke, "Why is that woman screaming?"
Hey... I LOVE TO LAUGH. The people who know me know that I'm the 'comedian' in the group. I love how much people enjoy laughing with me.
Some people just don't like lighthearted 'play'. They're more 'serious' in style... kinda' dry and 'business-like'... even socially. That's just them. There are always going to be different styles and types in people. You might look at the way I dress, for example, and decide that you don't like 'my style'. Fine. I just don't think it's a good idea for there to be a big 'conflict of styles' if the idea is to develop a loving, happy relationship.
If your response/reaction to me is closer to "NO WAY!", it's a REALLY good idea to... er... exit this bus at the next stop. None of us needs another 'unhappy' relationship. If you think we might be a 'match'...
OUR DATE. I think the best thing is to just meet for coffee or something simple. We just have to have some time together to be social and see where it goes.
Now, back to our program...
I love being in the presence of women I like. At work, I joke with the ladies about feeling like a piece of french bread that fell into some gooooood gumbo.
It's important to me to 'BE'... 'WITH'... someone. That is such a special experience.
I'm fascinated with people's 'stories'...'lives'. I think I'm understanding and supportive. Like my HEADLINE says, I'm a teddy bear who also likes being a little wacky. I appreciate LOTS of artistic expression. So... music, theater, art, dance and MORE are very interesting to me. I enjoy watching HGTV and 'food' television as well as movies, science and history shows... and sports.
Hmmm... what if there's some 'distance' between us? An hour's drive... each way… that day and every day... just for 'travel'... makes a real 'relationship' difficult.
I 'think' a lot. I'm fascinated by what's makes people tick. I love to 'notice' people. And I love to communicate. So, I'm involved in several groups at meetup.com, a great, WORLDWIDE site. (Got an 'interest'? Check out MeetUp. Instead of me explaining it, pleeeeeeease go check it out yourself. It's AMAZING! And remember, there are LOTS of MeetUp groups ALL OVER THE WORLD!)
There are things that I should be doing that I'm not. If you and I get to a place where we're communicating about things, we can talk about it. It's just 'real life'.
UPDATE: In August of 2011, auditioned for the 610 Stompers. I remember, oh so well... the first time I saw da' Stompers. I was standing there, dressed like a woman, waiting for the Buddy D parade to start... and I heard the recorded "Stand up... AND get crunk...". I looked over and saw da' Stompers... all dressed up like they do... dancing in unison. I... WAS... STRUCK... BY... LIGHTNIN', Doll! What they were doing... I wanted to do.
So, I just went through the audition process. I made it into the 'finals', but that's where it ended for me. I just couldn't leap from the couch to the Stompers. But... it was a FANTASTIC experience. Just the brush with the Stompers was a blast. What great ambassadors for New Orleans!
I'm really good at 'understanding'... and comforting. I'm really good at 'brain-storming'. I'm really good at 'teamwork'. I'm really good at 'encouraging'. I'm really good at 'tenderness'. I love being tender. (Some of the 'up-tightness' in my life comes from me thinking that I'm supposed to be more 'tough'... because so many women say they like 'tough guys'. But, in general, that's not me. You know, we all have to draw the line somewhere.)
I like observing, living and discussing 'life'. And, I like to sing. I haven't done it in a while... but I like karaoke.
Now that I've made that point... I loved some Kurt Vonnegut books. 'The World According to Garp', 'Slaughterhouse Five', 'Breakfast of Champions'. Of course, I loved 'A Confederacy of Dunces'. I'll stop there. If the idea is to determine if I'm 'bright' or not... just communicate with me.
Movies: 'It's a Wonderful Life' is my all-time favorite film. I still cry when I watch it. Yep... I'm a tender-hearted guy. I can be kinda 'hard' sometimes, but I'm mostly sensitive. I also love 'Groundhogs Day', 'The Best Years of Our Lives', 'The Godfather', 'Goodfellas', 'My Cousin Vinny', 'Pirate Radio', 'The Man Who Would Be King', 'Moonstruck' and many more.
TV: Lots of HGTV and FOOD/COOKING Network shows, "Malcolm in the Middle", FOOTBALL!, "American Pickers", "Grimm", "TOSH.0", "Family Guy", "American Dad", "King of the Hill", "The Simpsons", documentaries, science shows... and more. I DON'T like shows like "Survivor" and "Big Brother". I avoid that stuff. It freaks me out that TV shows like that will teach people the value of manipulation. And the fact that some people LOVE those shows... 'concerns' me.
Music: Some classical stuff, music of the 50s-70s (Sinatra, Beatles, MoTown... whew!). I did some little theater work many years ago. So, even though I almost never listen to it, I do like show tunes. I like LOTS of different kinds of music. Even if a particular type isn't a 'favorite', I can still enjoy listening.
Food: I love Thai food, pizza, pastries, watermelon, fried chicken, a great salad (mmmmmm... olive salad + _____)... and so much more.
Whewwwwww... I'm tired of writing! Now it's YOUR turn!
Beauty. (Of course, that's in the eye of the beholder. It's available in lots of forms. I just know that I love for my breath to be taken away).
Emotion. (Why would I not want to be moved to laugh... or cry?)
Flavor. (I'm human. The taste of things really can move me.)
Rhythm. (Yeah... the percussionist in me really likes to be triggered.)
Touch. (Missing that right now.)
I probably think about it too much. But, it's what/who I am. I jus' LOVE dat stuff!
And I think a lot about what's 'not working' in my life... and what I might do to make things better.
(... more later.)
And I'm probably here... at my computer... seeing who's out there.
Hopefully, things like OKCupid will help to add something special to some of my Friday nights.
Okay, not necessarily a FRIDAY night:
I just thought of this and decided it would be a good way to let you know a little more about me...
GREAT TIME: Me and my sweetheart... watching back-to-back episodes of "Big Bang Theory"... eating our favorite Thai food. Yum! ...and Yum again! (And that's before the Thai!) In fact, I'd LOVE a "Big Bang Theory"/"30 Rock" MARATHON!!! Talk about "LAUGH OUT LOUD"......! YEAH!!!
... more later.
One thing that's sorta private is my sense that my life isn't complete without a special someone sharing it with me. It's on my mind most every day. It's so real and so important. I know what a great relationship feels like and I miss that. I know it's in me to have that... to 'be' that. And THAT is what I miss.
... more later.

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Father and Bride Surprise Guests During Traditional Dance [VIDEO]
It's a classic moment. The father dancing with his daughter–the new bride–during the wedding reception. It's a classic selection–"Butterfly Kisses."
Everyone is gathered around to watch the traditional father-bride dance. Maybe they're all holding a glass of champagne.
Perhaps there are a few onlookers wiping away tears during this very special time.
And then…
"Come on baby, let's do the twist…"
Yep, the unmistakable sound of…CHUBBY CHECKER?!? And that's not all. And I'm still laughing. Are you?
Weddings are my cup of tea…or punch as the case may be. Maybe this is the way to shake 'em up.


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At present, the Bali office serves as an operational back-up for events handled by the head office in Jakarta.
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The PCO will recruit a branch manager and sales executives to man the Bali office.
Panorama Convex is also expanding its exhibitions in Jakarta.
Renovation Expo will grow from 4,500m2 to 11,000m2 this year, while Maintenance Expo will double in size to 6,000m2.
The company is also launching a new B2B exhibition, Private Label and Contract Manufacturing Fair.
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Creamy Scallop Crepes Recipe
This award winning Swiss cheese-and-scallop-filled crepe recipe comes from Doreen Kelly of Hatboro, Pennsylvania. For extra flavor, Doreen also likes to add 1/4 teaspoon fresh dill weed to the crepe batter before refrigerating.
- 2 egg whites
- 1 egg
- 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound bay scallops
- 1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- 1. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, egg and milk. Combine flour and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- 2. Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat. Stir crepe batter; pour 2 tablespoons into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, coating skillet with cooking spray as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
- 3. In a large nonstick skillet, bring the scallops, wine and pepper to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3-4 minutes or until scallops are firm and opaque. Drain, reserving cooking liquid; set liquid and scallops aside.
- 4. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter until almost tender. Sprinkle with flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in evaporated milk and reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and scallops.
- 5. Spread 1/3 cup filling down the center of each crepe; roll up and place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 6 servings.
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2 each: 319 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.
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Epic review from 2/23 - 3/2: Norwegian Epic Cruise Review by cayugashue
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Epic review from 2/23 - 3/2
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
Okay, well maybe one negative... I felt the cabin was small. However the large balcony was awesome! I didn't mind the "split bathroom", but prefer the traditional set up. My husband was not a fan at all of the bathroom layout. The sink was small, not easy to use. However, with all that said, I knew of the bathroom issues prior to boarding (from other reviews) and from past experience and research the cabins on NCL tend to be smaller than other lines.
Embarkation was a breeze. Got to the port at 10:15, walked right thru check-in and was in boarding group 3. Started boarding at 11:45, was on the ship shortly there after. We were greeted with balloons and crew members dancing and singing. Nice touch! Every crew member we came in contact with said "welcome More aboard"! Again, nice touch!
Cabins were ready around 1:00 and luggage came around 3:00. NCL really has this down to a science. Our cabin steward, Jerico was great. First time entering the cabin, and every time seeing him he addressed my husband and I by our first names. He did a really great job of keeping our cabin clean and provided towel animals. (I liked that!) He was very deserving of the extra tip and bag of chocolates we gave him at the end of the cruise. Food was great. We dined at both the free and pay for venues. I found the buffet to have a great variety / quality and the hot food was hot while the cold was kept cold. Main dining rooms were also good. Service was a little slow when the rooms were full, but I think that is to be expected and it wasn't anything major if you just have a little patience. O'Sheehans was good, atmosphere fun. We dined at Cagney's, Moderno, Tappenyaki and La Cucina. All great service and very good food. I think La Cucina was my favorite.
I really can't say enough about the crew. While some crew members were more reserved than others, ALL were friendly and helpful. The bartenders at Waves Pool Bar were very entertaining and some of the best bartenders I've every seen. NCL should be very proud of their crew.
We purchsed the Ultimate Beverage Package on day one. My husband and I were able to have whatever we ordered. We ordered beer, single shot mixed drinks, wine (less than $10/glass, which offered a huge variety), proseco and mimosas. Frozen drinks were included. My husband ordered a coffee with Bailey's one night, and was told if he got the Bailey's IN the coffee it was included, however if he ordered it on the side, it was. Not sure why it mattered, but he ordered it on the side. I think NCL needs to "tweak" the UBP some, and they probably will as they get more experience with it. Rather than have to sign a slip for each drink, might seem like a better idea to sign a "waiver" of some sort up front. Would make the process easier. And some bartenders / waitstaff were a little confused as to what was allowed on the program and what wasn't. Overall, the program is fine. Not sure I would purchase it again. It is nice know exactly what your bar bill will be at the end of the cruise and not have any "sticker shock".
We didn't attend much of the entertainment on this cruise, however did go to the Jazz Club. Club was small, but entertainment was good. The various musicians around the ship were very good.
Ports of St Martin and St Thomas were fun. Did a snorkel at St Martin, currents were very strong so I didn't stay in the water long. Warning: they mean it when they say check your tickets to verify excursion times! We signed up for the 1:15 excursion but got the 8:15 time. Didn't discover this until 7:50 the morning of the excursion! This was definately our mistake, just want to pass along the warning. Did the skyride in St Thomas again, which is always beautiful. I had never been to Nassau, and will never go back. (wish I had been on the previous weeks cruise where Nassau was missed). I was very disappointed by Nassau, found it to be a dirty dump.
By far, my favorite days are sea days and enjoyed all 3.
Worst part of the cruise was getting off the ship. Not because there were any issues, I just didn't want to leave! The process was easy, we didn't carry off our luggage as we were not in any hurry. We selected the lime tags and were off the ship just before 10:00. Less
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Foreign investment has been strongly impacting the Vancouver housing market. It has increased steadily over the last decade and continues to be a main driver to the increasing prices of detached homes. This new demographic of big buyers has meant a necessary readjustment for realtors. Recently Chinese real estate agents have been dominating the high-end real estate market in Vancouver, running websites that specifically targets offshore buyers.
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The Beelitz Sanatorium is a photographer's and filmmaker's paradise. It was used as a location by Roman Polanski (The Pianist), Tom Cruise (Operation Walkyrie) and others. The buildings, set on 140 hectares of woodland, have unfortunately been exposed to vandalism, and a lot of damage has already been caused. The premises have therefore been closed to the public and are being guarded. I was granted access for just one day and was on my own, so I was unable to accomplish everything I had set out to do. Also, due to frequent light changes I had to take out some shots. Anyway, here's a first impression, I will certainly go there again.
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The 'Born This Way' hitmaker shared a close-up photo of herself wearing an oxygen mask following her concert in Denver.
Lady GaGa got hospitalized for altitude sickness following her concert in Denver, Colorado. She took to Instagram on August 6 to share a close-up photo of herself wearing an oxygen mask.
The "Anything Goes" singer captioned her selfie with, "Altitude Sickness is no Joke! #hitThatHospitalS**t #artRaveDenver many true ravers crowd tonight." In the picture, GaGa can be seen wearing full makeup.
This is not the first time GaGa was hospitalized. Back in April, the "Poker Face" hitmaker underwent an operation to extract her wisdom teeth. At that time, she posted a tweet which read, "Chipmunk Cheeks Wisdom Teeth out before tour. I can't eat. I'm gonna put some meatballs in a blender."
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November 17 is National Take a Hike Day! I will take advantage of what little daylight will be remaining when I get home tonight in the Finger Lakes and take a quick hike with my faithful hiking partner Shadow. In the meantime, I will share an Insider Diary that I wrote a couple of months ago. Don't let the snow & cold stop you from taking a hike today - embrace the beauty of nature, no matter the weather!
Go take a hike! There was a time when I didn't appreciate when someone would say this to me. Tell me to take a hike today and I am like a child in the candy store. Do you want me to hike up a hill, walk in a creek bed to the spectacular waterfalls in Grimes Glen or maybe experience the peaceful beauty of the trails at Ganondagan?
The possibilities are endless here in the Finger Lakes. The landscape of lakes, hills, waterfalls and the seemingly endless meadows are spectacular in any season. It was just within the past few years that I started hiking year round and enjoying the beauty of our local state parks in every season. Fall is certainly my favorite and as the leaves slowly begin to change and the air becomes a little brisker, you will find my faithful hiking companion, Shadow and myself enjoying the trails in our New York State Parks every chance that we can take.
My favorite summer hike is Grimes Glen Park in Naples, NY. I choose to hike the Glen in the summer because you need to get your feet wet to truly enjoy the beauty of the waterfalls. The water level is easier to maneuver and a little bit warmer than in the spring or fall. I had the amazing opportunity to spend two days in Grimes Glen recently with a nature photographer who is documenting the four seasons in the Glen. I thought I was very observant hiker, but I never realized how much I was missing until this time I spent with someone who noticed every fungus, every unique rock formation, and how the water flows in such spectacular ways. The first day was a sunny, beautiful day and the second day was overcast and raining – each day distinctive in highlighting the beauty of the creek bed, the waterfalls and the vegetation. I recommend a hike in Grimes Glen to all of our hiking visitors but to be sure to have a sturdy pair of hiking shoes that you don't mind getting wet!
Shadow and I visit Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, NY year round. Ganondagan is the site of a Native American community that was a flourishing, vibrant center for the Seneca people. The Earth is our Mother Trail takes you through various landscapes – forest, wetlands, and hilly meadows. Signs along the way give descriptions of the foliage native to the area, with the Seneca pronunciation and the various ways that the Native Americans used the vegetation in their everyday lives. The Earth is Our Mother Trail is especially beautiful in the winter – there is an added peacefulness and serenity that I experience hiking on a crisp, cold day with the blue sky above. Visit the 17th-century Seneca Bark Longhouse and then walk the Trail of Peace. Signs along this trail tell the story of the Seneca Indians and the destruction of Ganondagan, the Town of Peace.
Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area is required for hiking in the fall. Located in Honeoye, NY and overlooking Honeoye Lake, the view into the valley is spectacular with the fall foliage as far as the eye can see. Hiking trails abound through the forest, with a carpeting of fall colors at your feet – or paws!
I know that I could go on and on, but I hear that little voice in the back of my head telling me "Go take a hike!" Happy trails to you!
Check out this amazing video from the Travel Channel which highlights some of my favorite Finger Lakes State Parks.


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The Eckley family has become very dear to the Pociask family….for more than one reason…..
When we moved to Alabama, we did not know a soul, and we had been searching out churches for about two months when we finally decided to visit Whitesburg Baptist Church. Right when we walked into the sunday school, we were automatically welcomed with questions…Emily Eckley being one of them. After class, this lovely family asked us out to lunch. Here is a funny story, the first time we met baby Kate, Justin held her, and she cuddled up right to him…she wanted him to hold her. To this day, Kate still loves my husband. Another reason we love the Eckleys is because my daughter is obsessed, I mean, in love with Ben and Kate. There is not a day she asks to go see them, or she is talking on her play phone to kate. She use to call her baby cake. Today we were sitting at a different table than the eckleys at an after church lunch, when abs saw Kate, she put her hand out to her like she had not seen her in years and yells–KATE!! Okay….you get the point….we love this family. And I have been dying to take pics of Kate and Ben since the first day I met them. Just as I suspected, they take amazing pics. 🙂
Hope you enjoy my favs I chose to share as a sneak peek…
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Tennison Road bridge is to shut completely for nine months from June due to ongoing upgrades.
The bridge, in South Norwood, will be closed until Network Rail completes work to strengthen it and widen its structure.
Croydon Council said the bridge had been scheduled to shut in August, following periods of temporary closure from June.
But Network Rail and the council said they decided to bring forward the permanent closure "avoid confusion".
Councillor Wayne Lawlor predicted the closure would cause "bedlam" and criticised the lack of consultation on the changed plan.
He said: "It has been done very much under the radar without any thought or consideration to the local community at all.
"The congestion is going to be unbearable. It's going to have really seriously impact. What are they trying to do, kill off South Norwood?"
Coun Lawlor called on the council to offer compensation packages to local businesses affected by the closure.
Tennison Road bridge is one of two in South Norwood currently undergoing repairs.
Work to strengthen Penge Road began last summer and is due to finish this month.
Upgrades to the 125-year-old Tennison Road bridge are scheduled to be completed in summer 2015.
The work has already proved controversial, with Network Rail engineers demolishing a children's playground in South Norwood Recreation Ground to make room for building materials and tools.
Representatives of Network Rail and Croydon Council will answer questions at a drop-in session at Speroni's restaurant in Selhurst Park between 5pm and 8pm tomorrow.
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Once the preserve of hardy adventurers and brave explorers, the route to Everest is no walk in the park. Yet, with enough training and the right guide, 'ordinary' people really can grace the paths up to its base camp and along its foothills.
And with it being the 60th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hilary's pioneering ascent next year, what better time to plan your Everest pilgrimage than today?
Everest Base Camp
Few sights are more awe-inspiring than that of Everest jutting into the brilliant blue sky like a giant tooth. And while taking on the Sagamartha herself is too tough a challenge to ask of most ordinary folk at 8,848m, tackling the classic route to base camp is one of the world's top treks. Reaching a very respectable 5,545 metres, it shouldn't be taken lightly, but with enough pre-trip training, the right gear and ever-dependable Sherpas, it really can be within your reach.
After a brief stopover in the hustling hub of Kathmandu, you'll leave this unusual cityscape for the serenity of the Himalayas. Your trekking odyssey begins almost immediately after landing at Lukla airport, just a 25-minute flight from the capital.
Passing blooming magnolia, iridescent rivers, pine forests and incense-burning Buddhist Monasteries, you'll eventually arrive at the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar within the first few days. Give yourself time to acclimatise here before heading onwards and upwards to the tip of Kala Pattar. At 5,545m it's the gateway to the top of the world and the ultimate point of one of the world's best trekking trails.
For full details, see our Everest Base Camp and Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Lakes tour pages.
Everest Teahouse Trails
For those keen to hike the foothills of Everest without the challenging altitudes of the base camp trek, why not try an alternative: trekking by day, while staying in teahouses by night, for the chance to meet and greet the local Nepalese people? Before you land in the Himalayan hinterland, explore the city of sensory overload - Kathmandu - with its higgledy-piggledy streets and monks offering spiritual enlightenment.
Beyond this, the land of mountains, markets and monks awaits. Walking in the shadow of peaks Kusum Kangru (6,369m) and Thamserku (6,608m), you'll follow paths lined with fragrant pine and fir forest, before the first tough ascent to the village of Namche Bazaar and your first awe-inspiring views of Everest herself. Don't miss its lively market and museum before moving on to Deboche, at 3,860m, for day trips to the intriguing and sacred monasteries at Pangboche and Thyangboche.
For full details, see our Everest Teahouse Trails tour page.
Discover Nepal
Want to dig a little deeper into the land of pagodas and panoramic views? While Everest is undoubtedly Nepal's crowning glory, a trip travelling across this enigmatic country is unforgettable, from gilded Hindu temples to fort palaces. Arise for pre-dawn walks to marvel at sunrise over the Himalayas; glimpse palaces of a bygone era while adrenalin comes in the form of white-water rafting on the thrilling Trisuli River.
Often ignored, yet an unmissable highlight is its Chitwan National Park, home to rhino, honey badgers, golden jackals and the elusive tiger. While sightings are never guaranteed, hop on the back of an elephant for a safari, Nepalese-style, guided by your very own mahout.
Away from these gentle giants, a silent trip down the Rapti River in a canoe is a must, for fleeting glances of animals as they paddle in the shallows.
For full details, see our Discover Nepal tour page.
For more information on trekking in Nepal see our Trekking in Nepal information page.


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Q Cinema's weekend-long festival returns to Fort Worth in May, with an encore screening of Raid of the Rainbow Lounge, but until then, the weekly screenings are still going strong. Tonight's offering is Tomboy, a coming-of-age drama about trans youth. Laurie is a 10-year-old girl who leads her classmates in her new neighborhood believe she is actually a boy; consequences, poignant and sad, arise. The French film won awards at the Seattle Gay and Lesbian Film Festival, as well as the Berlin Film Festival. It plays tonight at 8 p.m. at the Four Day Weekend Theater. For more information, visit QCinema.org.
"Tomboy" screens tonight in Fort Worth
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Cornish Game Hens With Orange-Teriyaki Sauce
Recipe by lazyme
Simple and tasty sauce from Bon Appetit Every-Night Cooking. Time does not include marinating time.
Top Review by Geema
I marinated my little birds for 1 hour and then popped them in the oven for 45 minutes, basting with the marinade a couple of time. They were colored a beautiful brown with the skin crisp and the meat tender. However, we didn't find that the sauce or the marinade gave that much flavor to the hens, and I'm not sure why. I'm thinking that my teriyaki sauce could be the culpret, since it wasn't especially thick. I'll bet some hoisin sauce added to the sauce mix might have fixed my problem and will try that next time. The combination of orange and ginger is classic and needs to be a bit more pronounced for our taste. I will make this recipe again, and maybe let the hens sit in the marinade in the refrig overnight to soak up more of the flavor. All in all a nice classic recipe that is easy, yet elegant. Green beans sauteed with mandarin oranges, and parsley potatoes were a nice combination.
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 cup teriyaki baste and glaze, thick
- 1 cup orange juice
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons orange peel, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 4 (1 -1 1/4 lb) Cornish hens
- 2⁄3 cup low sodium chicken broth, canned
Directions See How It's Made
- Whisk first 5 ingredients in bowl to blend for marinade. Place hens in plastic bag. Add 1 cup marinade; seal bag. Let hens marinate 1 hour or refrigerate overnight. Reserve remaining marinade.
- Preheat oven to 400°F Place rack on large rimmed baking sheet. Arrange hens on rack; drizzle with marinade from bag. Roast hens until cooked through, basting occasionally with reserved marinade, about 1 hour.
- Transfer hens to platter. Scrape juices into saucepan; add broth and any remaining marinade. Bring sauce to boil. Season with salt and pepper; spoon over hens.


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UPDATED 2.15pm: Since the communities and local government minister Eric Pickles agreed to curb council-run newspapers I've been wondering what, in real terms, he might do.
In an Observer article last Sunday, Pickles was forthright in condemning "weekly town hall Pravdas" and full of praise for the commercial local and regional press.
He thought council-published papers should not encroach on the territory of the traditional weeklies in editorial content. Nor should they be "swallowing much-needed advertising revenue from local papers."
His key quote: "If local papers are being squeezed out by state-funded competition that is a real concern for us all."
His pledge: "Since 2001, councils have been able to take advantage of a watering-down of the code that restricts council publicity. We're now going to toughen that code up again to stop unfair competition, ensure a tougher value for money test, and prevent council PR passing itself off as independent journalism."
Naturally enough, the regional publishers' trade body, the Newspaper Society (NS), has welcomed the Pickles promise to tighten the Code of Recommended Practice for Local Authority Publicity.
This code was introduced by the Conservative government in 1988 and then amended by Labour in 2001. Now the NS is planning to have further meetings with the communities and local government department to discuss possible code changes "to ensure they are effective in stopping current and future unfair competition by council newspapers."
But I've been looking at the code - it's available here in pdf format - to divine what amendments could be made. The only clause that seems at all relevant (paragraph 26) reads:
Local authority newspapers or information bulletins are a special case. They are often a cost-effective means of disseminating information, or facilitating consultation and can provide a means for local people to participate in debate on decisions the council is to take.
The advantage of using websites and other information technology for consultations should also be considered. Inevitably such publications will touch on controversial issues and where they do they should treat such issues in an objective and informative way, bearing in mind the principles set out in paragraphs 11-19 of the Code.
Before Labour amended the code, there was a clause (paragraph 25, which was deleted) saying:
Material touching on politically controversial issues should be distributed unsolicited only where there is a strong case for letting a particular group of people have information of direct concern to them and no other equally efficient and effective means can be found.
Restoring that wouldn't appear to address the concerns of local and regional publishers and their editors. So it would appear that an entirely new clause, or clauses, would need to be inserted.
I called the department to ask a series of questions. Am I right in thinking that a reversion to the 1988 code will not suffice? What time frame can we expect before there is a revision? What form might the changes take? And, most importantly, is the code binding on local councils?
UPDATE PAR: First, the code is binding. Second, the department is holding consultations with local authorities to discuss the matter. Third, courtesy of the Newspaper Society, comes an instructive document on its preferred amendments to the code.


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'Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star' Lullaby Compilation from System of a Down Set for 10/22 Release
The Grammy Award winning hard rock band, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, gets the much anticipated Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star Lullaby treatment this week, album released October 22nd. The collection highlights some of this cutting-edge band's most memorable rock songs, such as "Chop Suey!", "Aerials", "Toxicity" and the "B.Y.O.B". SOAD remains one of the most requested bands that Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star fans have asked the label to release.
SOAD emerged onto the scene in the late '90's and quickly gained a large fan base with their unique mix of innovative riffs, hard rock instrumentals and lyrics that blend a style of socio-political commentary and cultural quirkiness. Over the last 15 years in the business, SOAD has been nominated for four Grammy Awards, winning in 2006 for Best Hard Rock performance for their song "B.Y.O.B".
Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star was born for the parent that wants to pass along their biggest passion to their child, music. Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star transforms popular music into instrumental lullabies perfect for babies, yoga or just relaxation. Now, parents can enjoy the music from Lady GaGa to Metallica in soothing lullaby style. With over 135 titles to choose from, Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star is the largest line of pop, rock, metal and jamband music lullabies in the world.
These aren't novelty recordings. They are cute, they are soft but these are serious recordings. Roma Music Group, which releases Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, is run by two music industry veterans who put the fidelity of these recording at the top of the priority list. Let's face it, much like the brand name clothes you buy for your infant, this music is really for you. Whether you are raising a metal baby, rocker or hippie baby, Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star has your music transformed from arena anthems into nursery classics.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star. This is where the cool kids start.
Chop Suey! From Lullaby Versions of System of a Down:
iTunes Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lullaby-versions-system-down/id721037567
System of A Down Track Listing:
2. Psycho
4. Chop Suey!
5. Aerials
6. Lonely Day
7. Prison Song
8. Cigaro
9. Hypnotize
11. Question!
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The creepy trailer for the Ridley and Tony Scott-produced thriller highlights Nicole and Mia Wasikowska as a mother-daughter duo whose life changes after a mysterious man lives with them.
A creepy first trailer for "Stoker" has been released, showcasing intense and disturbing scenes of a family who has just lost its patriarch. It sees Nicole Kidman playing a not-so-supportive mom to Mia Wasikowska, who portrays an introvert girl with tendency to become a dangerous person.
Things get more complicated after Nicole gets caught in an affair with a mysterious man, who is believed to be Mia's uncle. Plenty of eerie scenes are featured in the sneak peek, including those which see Mia stabbing her friend's hand with a pencil and an elderly woman being brutally attacked in a phone booth.
"Stoker" marks the English-language debut from the original "Oldboy" helmer Park Chan-wook. It follows Mia's India whose father dies in an auto accident. Following her dad's sudden death, her uncle Charlie (Matthew Goode), who she never knew existed, comes to live with her and her emotionally unstable mom (Nicole).
Soon after Charlie's arrival, India comes to suspect that this mysterious, charming man has ulterior motives. However, instead of feeling outrage or horror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly infatuated with him.
The thriller is produced by Ridley Scott and his late brother Tony. Providing the script, meanwhile, is Wentworth Miller. The film is slated for a March 1, 2013 release in the United States.


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According to Frost & Sullivan research analyst Yana Charushkina, product claims are changing: "We are seeing more biotechnologically derived antiaging ingredients. There is a change toward improving compounds' compatibility with other ingredients and advancing quality, as well as improving stability and solubility. In addition, the production technologies are moving toward the green trend."
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Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Too Close for Comfort
A vast, inky black sphere approximately the size of a nuclear aircraft carrier is plunging through the void of space towards planet Earth, though NASA rather panickily insists that it will definitely not smash into our planet with devastating force.
"The asteroid safely will safely fly past our planet slightly closer than the moon's orbit on Nov 8", says a NASA statement issued yesterday (our emphasis), perhaps indicating a certain level of flap at the space agency's press office.
Now excuse me 'slightly closer than the moon's orbit'! In astronomical terms that's what called too fucking close for comfort. No wonder there's a bit of buttock clenching going on, and that'll increase if someone's calculations are a bit off. Of course, if this 'blacker than charcoal object' were to slightly alter its course and fall into orbit around Earth I suspect there'll be a bit of pants filling too.
10 comments:
- Ramon Rozas III said...
"fall into orbit..."
Pants-filling and yet strangely exhilirating! It doesn't automatically have to be bad First Contact, right? :)
- 5:06 pm
- Neal Asher said...
Take your pick: cuddly ETs or a colony of Gieger aliens. Or maybe a hollowed-out asteroid filled with a prador first-contact team.
- 5:11 pm
- alibaba said...
Maybe they're here to take the royal family back to Reptilia.
- 5:32 pm
- Jay said...
With space bring so mind boggling big and our stellar viewing time so small it's amazing just how many pices of rock we observe zipping past us.
- 9:09 pm
- Rod said...
I honestly wouldn't worry about. In fact, it's been rather quiet this month. Last month there where 4 that passed within the orbit of the Moon and September had 3. And most of those where even closer to the Earth than 2005 YU55 (the Nov 08 NEO).
- 8:34 am
- Phil M said...
"A Prador first contact team", that would stop everyone worrying about Euros!!
Not the most exciting webcast, but it's still in sight
- 8:47 am
- Neal Asher said...
alibaba, somewhere deep in this blog you'll find a picture of the cameroid with reptile skin showing through his face.
Jay, yes, there's a lot out there and in a moment one of them could deliver our wake-up call.
I wasn't worrying, Rod, I just think it's fascinating. Were those other chunks as this one was described 'as large as an aircraft carrier'?
Phil M, it would be nice if they sent their ambassador to Brussels.
- 9:34 am
- Rod said...
The others where small, compared to yesterdays. A couple could have had final moments as multi-kiloton explosions had they entered the atmosphere.
2005 YU55 would be a real day-spoiler, if it hit. A ~4 mile wide crater and mag 7 earthquake.
the ESA are hoping to get a asteroid deflection test mission off the ground (;))in a couple of years time. Once we have proved we can move asteroids around, we can really start having fun.
- 10:42 am
- Graeme said...
Does filling your pants protect you from meteorite impacts? And if so what do you fill your pants with? Is this why the dinosaurs died out? because the fossil record shows no evidence of clothes, in particular pants? thus they had nothing to fill.
Or have I got the wroong end of the stick?
- 1:26 pm
- Graeme said...
Typing and eating... sure fire route to poor spellig.
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Kids on a cruise ship = a GLORYous trip!: Carnival Glory Cruise Review by razzzbere
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Kids on a cruise ship = a GLORYous trip!
Destination: Canada & New England
Embarkation: New York (Manhattan)
Our OV cabin was great! We checked it out right away. They had it set up as a king with a single and a bunk above the single. It was perfect for my family, the kids loved the bunk! The beds, linens and pillows were great...we all slept like rocks, even my 2 yr. old! She did not want to get out of bed! Glad we went with an OV as we had originally booked an inside..changed my mind last minute and it was worth it! Saw our steward once or twice..he was fine. Our cabin was always clean and had plenty of towels and towel animals and chocolates on the pillow at night. Basic samples of toothpaste and soaps in the More bathroom, some razors and liquid body wash and shampoo in the shower stall.
Off to Camp Carnival. What a great place for small kids especially. We checked it out the first day and the kids didn't want to leave! We would drop them off around 9am and pick them up before 12 for lunch. We were given a bulky cell phone to carry in case the kids needed to be picked up, but that never happened. They always had some kind of craft project with them or had their faces painted or had stories about meeting Funship Freddie when we picked them up. They loved it! With the exception of the first nite in the MDR, they had dinner with Camp Carnival every nite, their choice. We dropped them off near the Fish n' Chips area on the 2nd floor of the Red Sail buffet. They had the food they liked and then back to camp. We picked them up every nite at 10..exhausted, but very happy! They cried when we had to go home.
The food! Yes, we gained a few pounds or so. Maybe it was the chocolate buffet at lunch in the Red Sail one day...or the nites of chocolate melting cake? I don't know, but Carnival does chocolate right! We had breakfast for the kids in the room...warm coffee for me, yuck. Hot coffee in the MDR, but very slow service..food was fine. OK coffee at the buffet, food was fine as well. Lots of choices...loved the flaky pastries...the bacon police, too funny!!! Lunch with the kids was usually at the Red Sail or the grill. Nothing really sticks out for me...the hot dogs were huge and the burgers were good. Typical buffet food. Had lunch one day in the MDR. No kids menu...that was not good, I even asked and was told no. I gave the kids pasta and meatballs, I had it too and it was very good. My 5 yr old was mad...he just wanted chicken nuggets and fries...my 2 yr old was happy to eat her pasta, thank goodness! One thing about the MDR for lunch was that we had some nice company and a great view! Lots of nice people on this sailing. We had dinner in the Platinum dining room every nite...it turned out to be a table for two since the kids were at camp. The service was really good,(our table was always set for the kids, just in case, and our waitress seemed to miss seeing them) altho some nites slower than others...we were starving! I think the best entree that we had was the jerk pork loin..spicy and really tasty. They do fish well also. I was sad that they didn't have escargot or Chateaubriand. My husband liked his steak. The desserts were just OK, except for the chocolate melting cake, had that every nite..it was that good!!!! Every afternoon we hung out with the kids. The first day at sea we actually all took a long nap in our cabin. They say you never spend that much time their, but with two small kids you can and do. That's where the OV room is a great thing to have. Other days we spent time in the hot tub on the lido deck....the kids loved it and so did we. One day we went to the disco and danced w/Funship Freddie. When we had free time in the mornings we wandered the ship, shopped, had a few drinks, played bingo...just kind of did whatever we felt like. At nite we did one of the shows, it was pretty good.....I didn't really care for the male lead singer. I have to say that I did like Jorge, our CD, he was really funny! Another nite we just relaxed in the spa's hot tub and met some really nice people. We had dinner late one nite with friends at their table and by the time we were done we just got the kids and headed to our cabin. We're not really nite people as you can tell, we all like our sleep =)
On our day in the port of Saint John we had breakfast at the buffet and then met our pre-arranged cab to take a trip to The Caves Restaurant in St. Martin. On the way we got some history from our driver and he took us to see the Reversing Falls and then had a nice scenic drive to St. Martin. We had lunch, great chowder and seafood, and then walked along the stone beach to the caves. The kids loved it, simple things in nature put smiles on their faces. We were with the friends that we met on the ship and we all had a good time taking pictures and exploring. On the way back to the ship we stopped at the Mini Horse Bed & Breakfast. The owner gave us a tour of the farm..the mini horses were awesome! We took some great family photos and bought some organic jam in her little shop. Stopped at the gift tent on the way back to the ship and got some souvenirs and some maple syrup.
Our cruise came to a close...had a great dinner and then back to the room to pack. We put our suitcases out and went to bed. The next morning we had a leisurely breakfast in the Red Sail and then waited on deck for our number to be called. We got off the ship easy enough, got our bags and just walked over to our car. This was one of the easiest trips we've ever taken and will definately do it again!
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Great cabin! Not far from the elevators. Very quiet, didn't hear any noise from other rooms.
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Free Apps Drain Smartphone Batteries [VIDEO]
Purdue University research shows that up to 75% of free apps drain smartphone batteries. Many of your favorite apps are the very reason your smartphone battery is not lasting as long as it's designed to last.
Popular apps like 'Angry Birds', 'Chess Free' and 'New York Times', just to name a few, use only 10% to 30% of the energy they consume to actually run the app. The rest of the energy is used for pop up ads and tracking and uploading user data. That means your smartphone battery is being drained mainly because big brother is watching your every move, so to speak.
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Fashionably late for the new year... Version 1.7 is out!
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Notable changes include:
- implemented a music player in the menu. (thanks & credit to Madsiur)
- implemented a 4th difficulty setting. (thanks & credit to Madsiur)
- implemented an alternate font selection in config menu. (thanks & credit to Madsiur) (credit to Dragonsbrethren for the alternate large menu font)
- all new and improved portraits. (thanks & credit to James White) The 'old' portraits are now available with a patch included in the extras folder.
- new/improved Kefka monster sprite, as well as many other improvements in the monster sprite dept. and a new sprite replacing the Gigas/Colossus. And a cool new Skeleton. (thanks & credit to James White)
- fixed an issue with the HP & MP curves not working correctly. (thanks & credit to Madsiur)
- fixed an issue of some newly recruited characters experience needed being absurdly high. (thanks & credit to Madsiur)
- fixed a possible event freeze from the original game in the Returner's Hideout. (thanks & credit to Madsiur)
- added a bunch of new item icons. (credit to the Pandora's Box team for the icons)
- added seibaby's 'Smart Cover' patch that makes True Knight users a little smarter. (thanks & credit to seibaby)
- fixed an issue with Runic where it would not bypass Reflect status for Arc, like it should, and re-worked the formula a bit - now it heals Arc for exactly what the spell would have damaged him for. Non-damaging spells like Death will heal him for nothing.
- fixed a certain NPC being called the wrong name.
- fixed a possible issue with the splash screen messing up graphically.
- fixed a possible issue of Ronan not having Galick Gun upon recruitment.
- fixed an issue with a couple rare monster encounters having songs that would prevent the map music from coming back in after.
- fixed two fusoya palette issues in avalon's dream sequence.
- fixed a very small graphical issue with a map tile going through a character during an event.
- fixed an issue of the timer possibly being removed from the crumbling house event.
- prevented Astral (doll item/guest character) from being used during Avalon's dream event.
- corrected a wrong palette for Summon animation.
- applied patch to fix issue with Throw taking a step back if enemy jumps. (credit to LeetSketcher)
- brought back a flute instrument that was somehow erased.
- gave Aerith a Relic to prevent instant death, which could possibly happen to her in her Flashback battles.
- added 4 more Rare Items, with no real use, just for story-related reasoning.
- changed some of the spells that Runic can absorb. For instance Hyperdrive can no longer be absorbed.
- removed the extra flashes from Ronan's Guillotine Flash animation to hopefully cut back on the seizures.
- Nerfed Osmose.
- applied Status Unknown patch by LeetSketcher (credit to him)
- made Float spell single target only. Muahahaha, deal with it!
- made Sylph esper cast float on the entire party as well as heal HP.
- removed random encounters from Owzer's Mansion basement after that event is done.
- edited a bunch of dialog.
- applied a Rage reset code made by Think0028 so monster status does not stack on death. (thanks and credit to Think)
- fixed an issue of instrument overflow causing song glitches for Undertale Bonetrousle.
- fixed an issue with Tritoch sprite missing a piece of it's tail. (credit to bydoless)
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- Tentacle can be dodged now.
- Arise and Curaga can also be learned from Odin.
- added FF6j Relic indicators (credit to Novalia Spirit)
- touched up a few songs.
- Cerburus is now included in the ending scene, if Oboro was re-recruited in the WoR.
- Changed 2 of the custom wallpaper/window backgrounds to FFV and FFMQ ones. (credit to James White) Also, added a patch in the 'extras' folder that will swap in 7 different window backgrounds.
- Simplified (hopefully) some of the Combo (Blitz) input commands. Sorry to those of you who've memorized them...
A huge thank you to both Madsiur and James White for many of the nice features this latest version has to offer! Madsiur with the assembly coding of some really nice additions as well as fixes, and James' excellent spritework. This is a nice way to start of the new year indeed. Thanks for playing and let us know how you enjoy this latest version or report any issues etc.
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Woot! This is great news. Amidst some other play throughs at the moment but this is now certainly on a 'Next Game' shortlist. Feedback to come! Great work -
03 January 2017 - 09:55 PM
Don't release an awesome new version when I started new games on other hacks/games and really want to try this one out. It's not fair.
04 January 2017 - 06:22 PM
Re-uploaded the hack due to a blunder causing an Aurora clone to show up during the Kefka flashback. So early since release still not going to bother with a v1.7.1, fts lol.
@Flying_Poodle - Haha. It'll be here when your ready.
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06 January 2017 - 07:54 PM
Man, been hooked on Pokémon SuMo since Thanksgiving...very happy to have a reason to take a break from it.
But gosh...that change log looks amazing !!
Iced in for the weekend here...so as long as the electricity does not go out again, I should be on this all weekend.
Thanks again for the New Years release.
* should keep me busy until Persona 5 is out in NA *
But gosh...that change log looks amazing !!
Iced in for the weekend here...so as long as the electricity does not go out again, I should be on this all weekend.
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At the company's annual general meeting in Brisbane, more than 26 per cent of shareholders voted against the remuneration report. That delivered the company a second strike, following 31.6 per cent of votes being cast against the remuneration report last year, and in excess than the 25 per cent needed for a strike.
While the claims against Mr Coppin were not substantiated, costs relating to the probe ballooned to more than $300,000.
Mr Skala used his speech to outline that the company was right-sizing and cost cutting to improve performance. He also told shareholders that the board looked forward to making the appointment of acting chief executive Sandy Grant a permanent one "in the near term".
He said Wilson had closed the managed account portfolio service, which sits within the Next business, in the first quarter of the financial year. The company would also continue to de-register companies as the opportunity arose as part of the strategy to exit non-core activities.
The group has unveiled a $1.6 million unaudited pre-tax net profit for the four months ended October 31, driven by a strong performance from its funds business Pinnacle Investment Management and gains on investments.
Wilson has also faced questions about board renewal and the fact that the company has two Deutsche Bank employees on its board, albeit one of those, Mr Skala, is not a Deutsche representative. Deutsche Bank's representative to the board is Chum Darvall.
Deustche owns about 19.5 per cent of Wilson as the company's largest shareholder.
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LaPlace — A proposal to scuttle the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board's plan to split management of hurricane repairs at two schools between two companies was postponed Thursday, but questions persist on whether the board can divvy up the work.
School Board President Clarence Triche, one of the authors of the proposal, canceled a special meeting Thursday morning when the proposal was to be discussed. A date for a new meeting was not set.
After a regular meeting of the board Thursday night, Triche said board member Rodney Nicholas objected to the special meeting because board members weren't notified of it by mail, in accordance with an obscure board policy.
"We've never done it (notified members by mail) before," or at least, not for many years, Triche said. He said he wasn't aware of the policy. Nevertheless, he said, he complied with Nicholas' request to cancel the special meeting.
Triche and board member Lowell Bacas had planned to ask the board to rescind a decision it made earlier this month to split the job of restoration planning and oversight at East St. John High School in Reserve and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School in LaPlace between two companies.
Both schools were badly damaged by Hurricane Isaac in August. Lake Pontchartrain's students were reassigned to at least four other campuses this school year. East St. John High students are attending classes at the former Leon C. Godchaux High School, which for many years had been used for special programs.
The board has discussed the need for repairs, including the possibility of building a new Lake Pontchartrain Elementary. It is hoping to receive a grant from FEMA that would reimburse the school district for 75 percent of the estimated $65 million cost of school repairs and replacement.
After a committee review of companies seeking the work, the board had voted to hire CSRS of Baton Rouge to manage repairs at both schools, then on Feb. 7 voted to hire both CSRS and HGI, of Lutcher and New Orleans, with each company managing one school's recovery.
Under the new arrangement, CSRS will manage work at East St. John High and HGI will manage Lake Pontchartrain Elementary.
The board member, Nicholas, urged the board to hire HGI. He said Thursday the company is local, employing some residents of LaPlace, and that he supported hiring a company besides CSRS, which has been the board's interim consultant on the hurricane repairs as well as its consultant on a $46 million districtwide school improvement program since 2008.
"I don't think any one company should have a monopoly in St. John Parish," Nicholas said.
The board's switch from one to two management companies, however, has raised questions.
"There are problems," Triche said. "I don't know all the problems. Some of the problems I can't tell you about,'' because of state and federal restrictions, he said. "They're (FEMA) pretty particular about what they do and how they do it," he said.
Felix Boughton, the school system's executive director of finance, said officials are researching whether the new plan to hire both companies complies with federal regulations, but the board needs expert assistance.
"We had $65,000,000 in damages," he said, and getting FEMA financing is "a lengthy technical process, and you need experts to guide you through it."
At Nicholas' request, Boughton reported to the board on the move to have the companies work together.
He said he expects HGI to submit a draft contract for its services within a couple of days and for CSRS to provide documents pertaining to Lake Pontchartrain Elementary as well. He said he likely will meet with FEMA officials about the transition from hiring one to hiring two companies.
Nicholas asked Boughton to make sure he and other board members could attend that meeting.
"They (FEMA officials) want to meet with the district. I represent the district," he said.
"I can only tell them what you wish," Boughton said. "It's going to be their choice, not ours."
During a break in the meeting while the board held a half-hour executive session, CSRS representative Frank LaCourse III said the board's decision to split the repairs violates federal and state procurement regulations. CSRS is working on plans to repair the storm-damaged schools under its interim contract with the board.
It also is negotiating with FEMA for a grant for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary, he said. LaCourse said if HGI takes over that project, negotiations will stop, and the project's completion will be delayed a year.
HGI representatives at the meeting declined to comment.
According to Nicholas, the board's legal advisers have said the decision to hire HGI was legal.
"The local DA said everything we did is legal. The School Board attorney, far as I know, says everything is legal," he said.
And, he said the projects will move forward. "I foresee them (the companies) working jointly in cooperation."
At the meeting Thursday, the board approved by acclamation holding a special election May 4 to seek voter approval of the sale of $10.8 million in bonds to help finance the district's expected 25 percent share of the cost of the repairs.
Bond attorney Hugh Martin said the bonds would not require new taxes. They would be financed with 10 mills of existing property taxes that are no longer needed to pay off the board's current bond debt. That debt is shrinking, he said, and the district's tax revenue is increasing because of expiring industrial tax exemptions.


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Japan has introduced resolutions on the same subject for 22 consecutive years, with all of them being adopted by the General Assembly.
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tweeter choice: dome or ribbon?
Right off the bat, i should state that this thread isnt to compare each genre of tweeter. That subject has been beaten half to death already.
Well without knowing the application how are we to make an informed decision? Having said that though it seems you are aware of the technical limitations and advantages of each, so providing the application fits both, all it really boils down to is if you want to use a ribbon or not.
Some people prefer them, some people don't, at some point you're just going to have to try one for yourself and see if you're one of them.
I have just received a pair of neo3.5h ribbons. Eagerly i unpacked them and hooked them up using a 12ohm resistor to attenuate them sufficiently, and used the HP filter from the dome i had in the box, the design is in my sig. The filter is 2nd order so hardly optimal for the ribbon.
The frequency response of both tweeters is similar although i will check this in boxsim to be sure. The dome resonance is more obvious to me now, otherwise the two tweets are quite close. There is something about the ribbon.
Listening, left me with a dilemma. Which tweeter do i use?
Well at very least you need to optimise the crossover for each of the devices before you can make a valid comparison.
haha yes, 5th I agree.
Just ran the sims and woah! Ill have to build the 4th order I planned in order to get it close to the G20sc and compare them on equal terms. Strangely perhaps, the audible change wasnt as extreme as the plot sim revealed.
There is something I like about the Ribbons which I cant put my finger on. Maybe its the slight horn loading?
Hopefully it isnt THD :rolleyes:
Well at some point I am going to make sure that I use a ribbon, not sure when though! For what it's worth I love wave-guides, so it's easily possibly that some mild horn loading could be contributing to what you're enjoying.
He does generally loathe ribbons doesnt he? I had never heard one before today, not knowingly at least.
I dont know. Theres some kind of 'ease' with which they produce sound, with 10 Ohm plus to pad them down, they just sound like theyre working alot lot less, in comparison to the domes.
Maybe that IS the horn loading. Even with a asqewed up /screwed up 2nd order(!!!) HP the lower ranges sound different. But nice, the domes sound a bit brash, even though I they should be very flat (in room different i grant thee).
Once I have a break from listening for a day or so, Ill get a reasonable crossover done, rather than an eager botch up!
I wanted to try the Mivoc magnetstat or the Visaton MHT12 (too much £££), but this was (i think, and will probably run off to check) the cheapest option, and the FR is good so....I rolls the dice.
Basically he's saying they have higher distortion than a good dome tweeter which is generally true, the problem I have is with his statement that anybody that prefers the sound of a ribbon must prefer it because the distortion is higher... :rolleyes:
Distortion of a good ribbon is still well below the threshold of audibility unless you're overdriving them or crossing them over too low. A lot of his testing was at 2Khz, which is frankly far too low for any small format ribbon, so comparing them at that frequency is a bit pointless, a bit like comparing the distortion of different midrange drivers at 100Hz!
Ribbons generally need a higher crossover frequency than domes, that's part of the tradeoff, so they're often not a drop in replacement for a dome design.
On my G2 the only resonances it has is a minor one at the fundamental resonance around 1.3Khz, and a slight cavity resonance at 15Khz from the padded cavity behind the ribbon, (which I correct with a 1dB notch) other than that the waterfall plot is free of resonances.
Cone breakup through the sibilance region is I think what causes many dome tweeters to sound "brash" as you describe it, even if they measure fairly flat.
The other thing is the directivity control of the waveguide - most ribbons seem to have waveguides, and I have to wonder if some of the characteristics of ribbons are simply the directivity of the waveguide. (I haven't heard one without a waveguide)
You can get ribbons that don't use waveguide loading (raven makes at least one model) but they're generally much lower in sensitivity and would have even higher distortion, so I wouldn't buy a non-waveguide ribbon. Personally I think the directivity of the waveguide / ribbon combo is an advantage, not a disadvantage... and as well as the directivity itself the waveguide raises the sensitivity as much as 6dB over a non-waveguide ribbon, and increases the maximum SPL and dynamic range by a similar amount.
Some ribbons (I don't know about yours) have a broad rise in response at the top end so you may need to shelve that down slightly in the network for the most natural response, not doing so may lead to an artificial amount of "air" which can sound impressive and hyper realistic at first but ultimately causes the sound balance to lack "body" and sound a bit thin.
Good luck with the design, keep the crossover frequency for the ribbon above 3Khz, and 3rd order electrical or above and you should be fine. :)
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Chosen By the Providence: The Martyrdom of MaderoPosted by red pill junkie at 18:32, 18 Dec 2012
My latest contribution for the Intrepid blog is an all-too inadequate homage to one of my favorite characters in Mexican history: Francisco I. Madero, and the spiritualist practices which directed him to launch the 1st social revolution of XXth century.
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A first look at Ellie Kemper in her wedding gown has been revealed. In a picture obtained by E! News, the Erin Hannon of "The Office" looked gorgeous in a white embroidered fishtail lace gown and arranged her red hair in a relaxed up-do.
The "Bridesmaids" actress kissed her husband, TV writer Michael Koman, who looked dapper in a dark-colored suit. Days before walking down the aisle and swapping vows with her beau, she said, "I'm as, panicky, as uptight as any bride ever was."
Her "Office" co-star Mindy Kaling was in attendance during the nuptials, so was her "Bridesmaids" pal Kristen Wiig. "Today a member of the only fictional band I've ever been in is getting married," Kaling tweeted. "The lovely Ellie Kemper."