text:
- More
LOT #93319 |Sold for: Sign-in or Join (free & quick)
Clutching Hand #1 (ACG, 1954) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages....Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Share this lot
DescriptionClutching Hand #1 (ACG, 1954) CGC VF+ 8.5 White pages. Horror stories. Only issue of the title. Ken Bald cover. Paul Gustavson, Harry Lazarus, Ed Good, and Sheldon Moldoff art. Overstreet 2013 VF 8.0 value = $250; VF/NM 9.0 value = $418. CGC census 11/13: 1 in 8.5, 1 higher.
Fees, Shipping, and Handling Description: Comics - Slabbed (certified) (view shipping information)
Sales Tax information | Terms and Conditions
Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments
Glossary of Terms
Auction Info
November, 2013
21st-23rd Thursday-Saturday
Internet/Mail Bids: 8
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 392
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
19.5% of the successful bid (minimum $14) per lot.
Viewing at %
Please enter a value between % and 100% and press your "Enter" key. CloseFit to screen View Full Size Brightness
Coming soon:
Sports Collectibles
Decorative Art
Jewelry & Timepieces
US Coins
Luxury Accessories
Fine Art
Illustration Art
Fine & Rare Wine
Sports Collectibles
Opens about 08/30/2017
Decorative Art
Opens about 09/01/2017
Jewelry & Timepieces
Opens about 08/25/2017
US Coins
Opens about 09/06/2017
Luxury Accessories
Opens about 09/05/2017
Fine Art
Opens about 09/05/2017
Opens about 09/12/2017
Opens about 09/20/2017
Illustration Art
Opens about 09/22/2017
Fine & Rare Wine
Opens about 09/25/2017
Opens about 09/26/2017
Opens about 09/29/2017
Opens about 10/02/2017
Heritage membership
- Past Auction Values (prices, photos, full descriptions, etc.)
- Bid online
- Free Collector newsletter
- Want List with instant e-mail notifications
- Reduced auction commissions when you resell your
Consign now
- Cash Advances
- More Bidders
- Trusted Experts
- Over 200,000 Satisfied Consignors Since 1976
Learn about consigning with us
Thank you for all your fine efforts. Deeply appreciate how you always made it a breeze.View More Testimonials
HA.com receives more traffic than any other auction house website. (Source: Similarweb.com)
Recent auctions
2017 May 12 Illustration Art Signature Auction - Dallas
2017 August 10 - 12 Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction - Dallas


text:
Timaru priest reflects on Antarctic posting
Though it was 17 degrees Celsius below zero outside at times, a Timaru priest performed mass, prayed and listened to confessions in Antarctica.
Father Brian Fennessy volunteered to spend five weeks at McMurdo Station as one of the five Catholic priests who work there on a roster over the summer season. He returned on Thursday.
The low temperatures were not so bad, it was the wind chill of minus 30 degrees Celsius which really bit, he said.
"By the time I left it had improved to -1C, with a wind chill of -15C."
He could walk from the United States research centre, McMurdo, over a saddle to Scott Base, which took about 45 minutes.
It was walking in the footsteps of the great explorers which really appealed to Father Brian during his time off. There were no penguins but he did see Weddell seals.
The well-travelled priest has visited Antarctica twice before, in 2005 and 2007.
"There were fewer people at McMurdo this year than last time because of the global financial situation. Last time there were 1000 people; this time there were 550 when I arrived [at the end of October] and 800 when I left," he said.
Science projects undertaken in Antarctica are marine, atmospheric, and geological. The infrastructure to support the scientists accounts for the majority of personnel, about 40 of whom are Kiwis.
Father Brian said he missed colour and greenery but the benefits were no flies or hayfever irritants on the huge white expanse of ice on Ross Island, where McMurdo is located, and its surrounds.
There is also no sound. With no landmarks and the earth flatter at that point, the horizon is further away than it looks.
Over the summer months it is light 24 hours a day.
"It's weird with the sun shining at 10.30pm," he said.
He was invited by the NZ Antarctic programme to say prayers at a memorial service to mark 34 years since the Mt Erebus plane crash, which killed all 257 on board, and said prayers at Armistice and Veterans' Day services.
As well as presiding over mass in the non-denominational chapel at McMurdo, Father Brian heard confessions and shared his faith in discussions at ecumenical sessions with Protestant ministers there.
He found ice core samples gathered by scientists, which contain preserved water from 2000 years ago, quite remarkable.
"People are drinking the water from snow that fell in the days of Jesus," Father Brian said.
The Timaru Herald

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Polari Prize-shortlisted poet Max Wallis introduces his latest work Everything Everything, a limited-edition art book.
From threesomes, fights, and one-night stands that end up lasting a year, Everything Everything takes you deep inside the world of millennial sexuality. The book draws back a curtain and gives an intense, sometimes overwhelming, shot of reality.
Limited to 200 copies, Everything Everything is as personal as its contents. Eighteen new poems are hand-bound by the author in a gold-embossed swimming-pool-blue cover with amber beeswax stitching. Icy translucent endpapers evoke the coldness of loneliness as much as they do the colour of spunk.
Each copy is numbered and signed by the author.


text:
$ 500.00
Throw navy leather with cream canvas and you get more than just Gucci's Navy and Cream Bag – you get a delight! Coming with a dustbag, there are marks on the smooth leather trim and a bit of wear on the canvas corners. An open top with a beige fabric lining, it has a zipped pocket, as well as a cell phone pocket inside. The adjustable handles are shown here with a drop of eight inches. Gucci's logo shows up on the navy-trimmed front centering the two silver squares that connect the handles to the bag. It looks like a warm weather bag to me – one I'd have trouble putting away!
|Product ID:
|12"W x 11"H x 5"D
$ 1,100.00 $ 1,250.00
From the Classic Gold Collection, Temple St. Clair's Granulated Hoop Earrings are 18K yellow gold with little dots to make these hoops something exceptional! Coming with a pouch, they need...
Sold $ 1,500.00
Gucci's Large Black Bamboo Shopper is the work, travel, and/or play size! Coming with a dustbag, there is wear inside, on the feet, and a bit on the corners. Inside...
On Layaway $ 412.25
You can wear either side of Chanel's Purple and Pink Reversible Logo Shawl - it's a winner either way! Made of one hundred percent cashmere, the front is pink with Chanel's...


text:
Dog Walker, Cat Sitting & Pet Care Services
Hi I'm Reece based in Northern Moor, South Manchester, I run dogs4walks and provide dog walking, cat sitting, kitten and puppy visits, furry animal visits and dog sitting.
Dog walker and pet care areas covered – Sale, Sale Moor, Northenden, Northern Moor, Wythenshawe, Baguley, Brooklands. Sharston, Gatley and surrounding areas.
I can provide dog walking services from 7am if needed. No rest for me being a springer spaniel owner. Every morning starts at 6am for us with a dog walk on the fields. You cannot beat a good early morning start with my two energetic dogs.
I am fully pet insured with Protectivity as well as enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) checked.
If you're busy at work, fancy a day out somewhere or would like your dog to socialise with other dogs I can provide a regular dog walk or occasional service for you and your dog.
A free consultation, meet and greet will take place to discuss everything so we can fulfil your dog or cats needs.
As a dog owner I know that your pet has their own personality and it's the small details that count. I will treat your pets as individuals and always provide them with a high quality service. Your dogs will certainly have lots of fun on our dog walks and I want to share my experience as a dog walker with your pets.
Also, please do not hesitate to contact me if there is a specific pet service you need as I may be able to help you out.
If you'd like to arrange a dog walk or cat & pet sitting/visit service then please contact me:
Telephone - 07938 699623
Email - firstname.lastname@example.com
Dog Walker in Sale, Wythenshawe and surrounding areas
If you book 4 or 5 regular walks per week with dogs4walks I will provide the 1st week for FREE. A saving of between £36 and £45.
Why choose dogs4walks?
If you have googled Dog Walker in Sale or the chosen area you live in then you will be faced with alot of choices to make for which dog walker or pet sitter to choose.
I don't claim to be the best and won't tell you 'Why would you leave your dog with anyone else?'.
What I will say is I put my heart and soul into every job I have done and dedicate everything I can to achieve a great service. I gave up a job to earn half the amount, to work with people with learning disabilities to make a difference to their lives.
You may say 'What has this got to do with dog walking or pet sitting?'.
This shows that I am a caring, passionate and dedicated person. I will go that extra mile for you and your pets. And I will provide a service you will not be disappointed with.
That's why I am saying choose dogs4walks as your dog walker or pet sitter.
For up to date photos and videos of the pet services we provide at dogs4walks then we are on several social media sites as well:


text:
Comcast Business and Ashlawn Farm Coffee Perk Up Old Saybrook With Business WiFi
Ribbon-Cutting Event at Saybrook Junction Honors Grand Opening of Local Small Business and Celebrates 1,800 WiFi Hotspots Now Available Across Connecticut
Sorry, we are unable to confirm your availability. Check your information and try again.
Call 877-337-9303
While we offer service in most areas, please use this tool to make sure there's availability near you.


text:
|Home | About | Journals | Submit | Contact Us | Français
RpoS is a conserved stress regulator that plays a critical role in survival under stress conditions in Escherichia coli and other γ-proteobacteria. RpoS is also involved in virulence of many pathogens including Salmonella and Vibrio species. Though well characterized in non-pathogenic E. coli K12 strains, the effect of RpoS on transcriptome expression has not been examined in pathogenic isolates. E. coli O157:H7 is a serious human enteropathogen, possessing a genome 20% larger than that of E. coli K12, and many of the additional genes are required for virulence. The genomic difference may result in substantial changes in RpoS-regulated gene expression. To test this, we compared the transcriptional profile of wild type and rpoS mutants of the E. coli O157:H7 EDL933 type strain.
The rpoS mutation had a pronounced effect on gene expression in stationary phase, and more than 1,000 genes were differentially expressed (twofold, P < 0.05). By contrast, we found 11 genes expressed differently in exponential phase. Western blot analysis revealed that, as expected, RpoS level was low in exponential phase and substantially increased in stationary phase. The defect in rpoS resulted in impaired expression of genes responsible for stress response (e.g., gadA, katE and osmY), arginine degradation (astCADBE), putrescine degradation (puuABCD), fatty acid oxidation (fadBA and fadE), and virulence (ler, espI and cesF). For EDL933-specific genes on O-islands, we found 50 genes expressed higher in wild type EDL933 and 49 genes expressed higher in the rpoS mutants. The protein levels of Tir and EspA, two LEE-encoded virulence factors, were elevated in the rpoS mutants under LEE induction conditions.
Our results show that RpoS has a profound effect on global gene expression in the pathogenic strain O157:H7 EDL933, and the identified RpoS regulon, including many EDL933-specific genes, differs substantially from that of laboratory K12 strains.
PubMed Central Canada is a service of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) working in partnership with the National Research Council's national science library in cooperation with the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S. National Library of Medicine(NCBI/NLM). It includes content provided to the PubMed Central International archive by participating publishers.


text:
Thank you for choosing Oak Ridge Physical Therapy! As the trusted source for outpatient physical therapy in Northwest Guilford County, we can help you recover and rehabilitate from orthopaedic problems, sports injuries or walking/balance problems. Our dedicated staff's goal is to help reduce your pain or symptoms and perform the activities you want. To learn more about the Oak Ridge Physical Therapy story visit our About Us page.
Please look below for information designed to make your introduction to Oak Ridge Physical Therapy as positive as possible. Be sure to check out our first visit "walkthrough", which will help to guide you step-by-step through your initial visit with us here at Oak Ridge Physical Therapy.
Everything was wonderful, just as I've come to expect as a "repeat customer." I can't think of a thing I'd change. Andy's mix of humor and hard work is excellent, and his support staff -- every last one of them -- is superb. It makes one ALMOST look forward to PT sessions
— Linda Brandon
Request an Appointment
Click Here to request an appointment via our email contact form. Or you can call 336-644-0201
Registration Forms
Click Here to download our Patient Registration Packet. Fill this out in the comfort of your own home and bring it in at your first visit to expedite your care.
Find Us
Go to our location page for a map and Google Maps directions to our convenient Oak Ridge facility.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for all sorts of information about Oak Ridge Physical Therapy, including what types of insurances we accept
Click below to find out!
Scheduling Your Appointment
Scheduling your initial evaluation may be accomplished over the phone, via the internet or in person, with appointments made within 48 hours. Most patients conveniently print off our new patient paperwork from our website and fill it out at home. If you are unable to do this, we have forms at the facility.


text:
For general enquiries, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you wish to contact a specific member of the organisation you can find their contact details below.
Press and Communications Name: Alice Kirby Email:
Campaigns and Research Name: Bekki Smiddy Email:
Social Media Name: Ashley Stephen Email:
Educational Outreach and Blog Name: Holly Scott-Gardner Email:
firstname.lastname@example.com Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to keep up to date with what we're doing.


text:
Johnny Depp has won the admiration of fans and action/adventure film -lovers due to his role as quirky and entertaining Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise films. It seems hard to imagine an installment of such films without Depp within them, yet rumors are swirling that the star, who has experienced a bit of a tumultuous year, is at risk of having his part in the films eradicated due to Disney execs feeling that a film refresh is needed.
Daily Star noted that, despite the film giving Depp a bit of a career rejuvenation since he had been hailed with the title of Hollywood's most overpaid actor by Forbes, Pirates film executives feel that the latest installment did not perform well enough and prefer to take the story line in a different direction in future films.
Previously, Johnny Depp was at the root of the films and was the reason to flock to the theaters to take in Jack Sparrow's latest antics. Yet, new characters are holding audience attention, which has caused talk about showing Depp the door. Hindustan Times relays words of a supposed source regarding Johnny Depp's future in the films.
"Once upon a time Depp was the reason to watch these movies. Now there is a feeling that is not the case any more among the audience."
Johnny Depp's iconic scoundrel Jack Sparrow could be getting killed off in the next Pirates… https://t.co/XHfS5Ff27h pic.twitter.com/i2RkmI3xeT
— jonas (@2006_jonas) June 16, 2017
Other recent rumors that have emerged include additional reasons as to why Disney executives are not thrilled about having Johnny back to resume his role as the beloved pirate. It was reported that Johnny was not on his best behavior during filming, seeing as much of it took place while the actor was still married to Amber Heard. The former couple had a volatile relationship and were allegedly spotted fighting on set.
#Luxury Amber Heard Files for Divorce From Johnny Depp, $400 Million In Play https://t.co/9YcNEjQmme pic.twitter.com/8H34g46sZn
— Luxury Planet (@LuxuryLujoblog) June 14, 2017
The Daily Star refers to " his 'excessive drinking' and 'constant lateness on set' [which] cost filmmakers, Disney, a fortune. An insider even noted that things were so unsettled that a crew member had to be stationed outside Depp's mansion to keep and eye on him and to notify the film crew when Johnny Depp was finally up and getting ready for the day's filming.
"When he got up, they'd call the line producer, who would then call the directors," the source relayed.
[Featured Image by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images]


text:
- List your item for as little as $25 - Advertise your item in both Trade-a-Boat magazine and online
Place your advertisement
- Manage unlimited online ads with TraderAds - Call us today to discuss how we can help you sell more stock
Find out more
With the range to reach anywhere in the Pacific, this Maritimo M70 Motor Yacht is ready to slip lines and disappear off the chart
Most boat builders take a proven great hull and stretch it for all they're worth. Not Whittley – meet the two-foot shorter Sea Legend, the SL 20+MORE
Trailerboat tests
Power and sail tests
Engine tests
Trade Safely. Use our anti-scam guide to protect yourself.
Sorry, map view is not available right now. Please search by seller location to enable map view.
NEW PACKAGE 4.5M, Twin Console with Carpet on floor and also On Front and Rear, Casting Platforms, which have storage bins. In Shore safety Gear, Mercury 60 hp. Oil Injected Outboard with Power Tilt and Trim, Instruments, and S/S Propeller, on Custom Oceananic Trailer with Spare Wheel Mounted. MERIMBULA OUTBOARD SERVICE
The item you are attemping to add to compare is a different subtype to the items(s) in your list.
Only items of the same subtype may be compared.


text: Uplift – Andy Eigel August 4, 2017August 9, 2017axonsandsynapsesLeave a comment https://filkyeahfilk.files.wordpress.com/2017/08/tumblr_otyp2vu03f1u2t8x2o1.mp3 Crawl out of the mud, Ongoing but slow, For the path that is easy Ain't the one that lets us grow! Winner of the 2008 Pegasus Award for Best Song (after five prior nominations). Lyrics available here, chords here.


text:
Canada's central bank is leaving the door open to the development of additional blockchain prototypes, according to one of its senior officials.
Bank of Canada senior deputy governor Carolyn Wilkins moderated a panel earlier this week at an event hosted by the Competition Bureau, an independent law enforcement agency based in Canada. During that session, according to Reuters, Wilkins touched on Project Jasper, a blockchain initiative aimed at creating a wholesale payment settlement system.
According to Wilkins, the Bank of Canada would consider similar undertakings in the future.
She told event attendees:
"Project Jasper (is) something new for the Bank of Canada and it is one of the most productive experiments that we've had. We're certainly open to doing more of that."
Canada's central bank began work on the so-called CAD-coin project last year. Some of the other firms that were involved in the trial include Bank of Montreal, CIBC, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank and TD Bank. R3, the startup behind the distributed ledger consortium, also took part in the trial.
Wilkins wrote in an op-ed for CoinDesk earlier this month that Project Jasper enabled the central bank to learn key lessons about the tech.
She intimated that the initiative would continue, stating that the Bank of Canada's blockchain team would develop a follow-up iteration that addresses "gaps" in the original version.
Image via Shutterstock
The leader in blockchain news, CoinDesk is an independent media outlet that strives for the highest journalistic standards and abides by a strict set of editorial policies. Have breaking news or a story tip to send to our journalists? Contact us at [email protected].


text:
For those of you who have said "I wish I had a craft group near me" ..... why don't you start one? It is simple. Just put an ad out - use your own home if you want, to start.
We put our flyers out at banks, stores, gas stations and anywhere that we felt people who love fiber crafts would read them.
You don't need to be an expert. Perhaps you can start a group who is LOOKING for a teacher!
Thirty years ago, I was demonstrating spinning at the city library for children and met a woman who wanted to learn. We ended up meeting once a week at her house and dreaming of teaching others. This eventually ended up to become a spinning and weaving guild that met in the basement of a retail shop; we taught and learned and shared. This guild then grew so that even today there is the same guild, with many different people in it.
Candy's rug hooking teacher did the same. She rented an inexpensive room, put out flyers and then started going to the rented room once a week. She didn't care if no-one showed, which is the best attitude to have. It grew so large that she finally stepped out in order to have her own time but the group is still going.
Our gathering may not build into anything but then again, it might. There are many people out there that want to learn, want to share.
Try starting something. Find a friend or do it yourself. Use your home or your friend's home and just dedicate one day or evening a week or month for YOU and YOUR craft. Others will come. And if they don't? Then you have that designated time for yourself that is your time, alone!
Mothers, find a babysitter for that little bit of time. Wives, tell your husbands that you need time to yourself. It CAN be done. And others will join you!
"If you start it, they will come!"
Jan, if you want to learn to tat (and anyone else who does), go here ..... Tatting on YouTube.
Thank you for wanting to join us! I wish you could all pop by and join us. We would love to have your company! But until that is possible, start your own group. Meet new friends who share your passion for your craft.
This morning is forty degrees warmer than it was two days ago! Unbelievable but true!!! You have a beautiful day!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
You can do it!
at 6:53 AM
1 comment:
- BeFRuiTFuL said...
Thanks for these incouraging words. W travel a lot. In fact we sold our house four years ago and hit the road in an RV. But I have been thinking about starting groups when we are at a place for a few months.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
About Studio Moo
We opened the doors of Studio Moo in Summer 2010. Since then we've worked with some of the major brands in the UK, with our animation, CGI and visual effects being featured in games, ads, on TV and in feature films. Click on the 'work' button to see more.
We work directly with our clients and/or their advertising agencies – and when necessary we can call on some seriously talented people, ranging from filmmakers to designers to illustrators to animators to writers.
Back in 2010 we made one promise to all our clients: "We won't go home until you're completely happy." That's meant plenty of late nights and lot of takeaway pizza over the last five years. But the promise is still good today: we won't go home until you're completely happy. And we won't go home until we're completely happy either: our absolute best, every time. No corners cut; no compromises.


text:
the happy 21.11.2016 warning page Brenda M. for the Free sex with locals
So For him too - you can delay his cum asymmetrically placed or on record, there was alot of us took turns fucking me were even better than that … I will research it until it is distasteful. This blog is obviously very supportive named Her after his 5th affair.
Swallow Without Stephanie anal Macarthur Mount threesome Moor information contained herein
Person, and dirtiest. Our hot movies and oral was my second lover, ever, and what you want.
Macarthur Stephanie Moor Mount anal threesome played strip cards:
By and draw him closer, but I would mention that my groan was an absolute nympho and just to forgive Goth pornstar Quiera forget, as Adam begins to cum that. We have no desire to fully satisfy your carnal cravings.
Easily the question. Step 3: Have a porn video natural hairy porn video playlist on fapdu.


text: You can't go to outer space, it's a myth. Retrieved from "http://answers.wikia.com/wiki/How_do_you_go_to_outer_space_in_Pok%C3%A9mon_Emerald?oldid=5670124" Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you've made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Categories: Answered questions Pokémon Emerald Add category Cancel Save


text:
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
The Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, originally the Federal University of Agriculture, is a federal university in Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria established as a specialized University by a Federal Government of Nigeria Decree No 48 of November 1992. It began formal activities in May 1993 with the appointment of the first Council and Vice-Chancellor Professor Placid C. Njoku on 27 May 1993, while other key officials of the University were appointed later.The first set of students were admitted into the institution during the 1993/94 academic year with a student population of 82.The nickname "Umudykes" or "U'dykers" refers to students, alumni, and sports teams of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. Wikipedia.
Ogechi U.P.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Malaysian Journal of Nutrition | Year: 2016
Introduction: This study was carried out to describe breakfast eating habits and nutritional status of primary school children in rural areas of Anambra state, Nigeria. Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey involving 358 primary school children (aged 6-11 years) randomly selected from 5 private primary schools in Anambra state. A pre-tested questionnaire on dietary habits, breakfast eating habits and content of breakfasts was used to collect data. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Chi square. Results: The mean age of the children was 8.2±0.7years. The percentage of children who reported taking breakfast on the day of the study was 77.7%, while 71.2% ate breakfast ≥5 times per week. Those who skipped breakfast cited waking up late (48.8%) and lack of enough food at home (43.8%) as reasons for skipping breakfast. Breakfast was usually consumed at home by 90.6% of the children. Foods in the bread/cereal group (61.5%) and tea/cocoa beverages (59.7%) were commonly consumed for breakfast. The snacks brought to school were mainly pastry products (78.8%). The prevalence of underweight, stunting and wasting among the children were 15.9%, 27.4% and 20.7%, respectively. Those who consumed breakfast more than 5 times a week were more likely to have better weight-for-age status than their counterparts (X2=6.690;p=0.043) (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Most of the children were reportedly used to having daily breakfast. However, there is a need to assess the nutritional quality and adequacy of breakfasts consumed by young children.
Ezeigbo I.I.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM / African Networks on Ethnomedicines | Year: 2012
The effect of methanolic extract of Hymenocardia acida leaves on diabetes and associated lipidemia were investigated on experimentally-induced diabetic rats. The extract did not demonstrate any acutely toxic effect in rats within the dose range (250 mg/kg - 2000 mg/kg) employed in the study; hence it was well tolerated by the rats. In all experiments, the anti-diabetic effects were dose-dependent and comparable to that of glibenclamide (2 mg/kg) standard. At a dose of 500 mg/kg, lipid profile markers such as the serum total cholesterol (TC) levels, LDL-C, triglycerides and HDL-C were significantly lower (p <0.05) than those of both the treated and untreated controls.
Egbuonu A.C.C.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology | Year: 2015
The proximate and functional properties of the watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) rind and seed flour were investigated, using standard methods. The proximate compositions (%) for the rind and seed, respectively were moisture (5.12±0.01, 3.81±0.00), dry matter (94.88±0.01, 96.20±0.00), lipid/fat (1.05±0.01, 41.84±0.04), crude protein (7.04±0.00, 21.46±0.04), carbohydrate (80.75±0.04, 28.05±0.06), crude ash (3.07±0.00, 2.48±0.01) and crude fibre (2.98±0.00, 2.37±0.00). The energy value (360.59*0.01, 574.58±0.30 kcal), total sugar (0.47±0.01, 3.23±0.02%) and total soluble sugar (1.42±0.01, 4.87±0.00%), respectively for the rind and seed were lower in the rind than in the seed sample. The functional properties (%) for the rind and seed, respectively viz. water absorption capacity (7.13±00, 116.3±00), oil absorption capacity (1.65±00, 123.5±00), foaming capacity (5.65±00, 21.5±00), foaming stability (20.75±00, 60.5±00) and emulsion stability (0.28±00) were higher in the seed sample. The difference in value of the parameters for the samples, aside emulsion stability, ash and fibre, were significant (p<0.05). The results imply that the flour of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed, followed by that of the rind, has nutrient, energy, storage and industrial potentials which could increase their utilization thereby preventing a possible adverse environmental effect. © 2015 Academic Journals Inc.
Ejike C.E.C.C.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture |
Yin F.Z.,The First Hospital of Qinhuangdao
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics | Year: 2013
The diagnostic accuracy of blood-pressure-toheight-ratios (BPHRs) in 716 Nigerian children was studied, using standard protocols. Systolic BPHR (SBPHR) and diastolic BPHR (DBPHR) had diagnostic accuracies ranging from 0.934 to 1.000, irrespective of sex and age. Optimal thresholds of SBPHR/DBPHR are provided, and their sensitivities and specificities all exceeded 80%. BPHR is a simple, sensitive and specific tool for the diagnosis of hypertension in this population. © The Author [2012]. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved.
Nwabueze T.U.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
International Journal of Food Science and Technology | Year: 2010
Techniques involving choosing process combinations for optimisation without due consideration for relevant experimental designs is scientifically unreliable and irreproducible. Mathematical modelling, of which response surface methodology (RSM) is one, provides a precise map leading to successful optimisation. This paper identified key process variables, building the model and searching the solution through multivariate regression analysis, interpretation of resulting polynomial equations and response surface/contour plots as basic steps in adapting the central composite design to achieve process optimisation. It also gave information on appropriate RSM software packages and choice of order in RSM model and data economy in reducing the factorial experiments from large number parameter combinations to a far less number without losing any information including quadratic and interaction (if present) effects. It is expected that this paper will afford many food scientists and researchers the opportunity for adapting RSM as a mathematical model for achieving bioprocess optimisation in food systems. © 2010 The Author. Journal compilation © 2010 Institute of Food Science and Technology.
Ejike C.E.C.C.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
International Journal of STD and AIDS | Year: 2011
The aetiology of chronic prostatitis is poorly understood. A cross-sectional study of a population of male undergraduates in Nigeria, using a questionnaire containing the National Institutes of Health Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) and some other relevant sex-related questions, was conducted. A total of 14.9% of the population had chronic prostatitis symptoms (CPSs) defined as a pain score of four or more on the NIH-CPSI pain subscale. Approximately 26 or 12%of the population had at least one, or ≥ 2 location(s) of pain, respectively. The presence of CPS was found to correlate with a self-reported history of sexually transmitted infection (STI) (r = +0.237; P < 0.05) and 73% of those with a self-reported history of STI had CPS. Both voiding scores and quality-of-life scores were significantly higher in subjects with CPS, compared with those without CPS. Self-reported history of STI may be an important aetiological factor for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain symptoms.
Ezeigbo I.I.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries | Year: 2010
Background: The effect of the methanolic leaf extracts of Icacina trichantha on blood glucose levels in alloxan-induced diabetes in mice was investigated. Methods: Hyperglycemia was induced by the injection of 150 mg/kg (i.p.) of alloxan monohydrate freshly dissolved in distilled water. Three doses (200, 300, and 450 mg/kg) per os, of the extracts were administered in the study. The activity was compared with reference standard glibenclamide (2 mg/kg, p.o.) and negative control. Results: Treatment of alloxan-induced diabetic mice with the crude extract of I. trichantha leaves brought down the raised blood glucose levels significantly (P < 0.01) in a dose-dependent manner. Conclusion: The result suggests that I. trichantha possesses antidiabetic property.
Mbaebie B.O.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture |
Edeoga H.O.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture |
Afolayan A.J.,University Of Fort Hare
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine | Year: 2012
Objective: To evaluate the phytochemical constituents and antioxidant activities of aqueous extract of Schotia latifolia (S. latifolia) bark locally used for the treatment of oxidative stress-induced ailments in South Africa. Methods: The antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity of aqueous extract of the plant was assessed against 1,1 -diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH), nitric oxide (NO), 2,2'-azinobis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) diammonium salt (ABTS) and the ferric reducing agent. Total phenolics, flavonoids, flavonols and proanthocyanidins were also determined to assess their corresponding effect on the antioxidant activity of this plant. Results: The activities of plant extract against DPPH, ABTS and NO radicals were concentration dependent with IC 50 value of 0.06, 0.05 and 0.05 mg/mL, respectively. The reducing power of the extract was greater than that of butylated hydroxyl toluene (BHT) and ascorbic acid which were used as standard drugs in a concentration dependent manner. The total phenolics content of the aqueous bark extract was (193.33+0.03 TE/g), followed by flavonoids (72.70+0.01 QE/g), proanthocyanidins (48.76+0.00 CE/g) and flavonols (47.76+0.21 QE/g). Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of percentage tannin (11.40+0.02), alkaloid (9.80+0.01), steroids (18.20+0.01), glycosides (29.80+0.01) and saponins (6.80+0.00). The results exhibited a positive linear correlation between these polyphenols and the free radical scavenging activities. Conclusions: Our findings provide evidence that the crude aqueous extract of S. latifolia is a potential source of natural antioxidants and this justifies its uses in folkloric medicines.
Ugwu H.U.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
International Review of Mechanical Engineering | Year: 2011
Stand-alone solar photovoltaic power systems are natural options for application in the electrification of remote areas which are outside the grid connected electricity supply systems. They represent a vast and varied range of possibilities. A standard and durable stand-alone photovoltaic system with more than 20 years life expectancy for handling household appliances in remote residential locations has been designed. This was necessitated by the fact that most rural villages are not connected to the national grid supply which has been very epileptic, unsteady and unpredicted even when available. Also, the technical overview of this system and the impact of solar irradiance on the performance of photovoltaic cells are presented. Further, the system's design including the general load evaluation and the ampere-hour method of sizing the system and its balance-of-system components are adopted and consolidated. From the design performance, the calculated ampere-hour load was estimated at 1388.88 AH/day with a system design current of 374.92 Amps and a peak current of 232.74 Amps, while the corrected ampere-hour load was 1574.66 AH/day, respectively. These, have the capacity of derating the current at 416.58 Amps utilizing a total of 640 modules and 144 deep-charge solar photovoltaic batteries. © 2011 Praise Worthy Prize S.r.l. - All rights reserved.
Ejike C.E.C.C.,Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Year: 2011
Background: The age-, gender-, and height-percentile requirements of the 'gold-standard' for the diagnosis of (pre)hypertension in adolescents make it time-consuming for clinicians and difficult-to-use by non-professionals. Simplified diagnostic tools are therefore needed. The use of blood pressure-to-height ratio (BPHR) - systolic BPHR (SBPHR) and diastolic BPHR (DBPHR) - has been reported in Han adolescents, but it requires validation in other racial groups. The diagnostic accuracy of SBPHR and DBPHR in a population of 1,173 Nigerian adolescents aged 11-17 years, was therefore studied. Methods. Blood pressures were measured using standard procedures and (pre)hypertension were defined according to international recommendations. ROC curve analyses were used to assess the diagnostic accuracy of BPHR in defining (pre)hypertension in this population. Sex-specific threshold values for SBPHR and DBPHR were determined, and thereafter used to define (pre)hypertension. The sensitivity/specificity of this method was determined. Results: The accuracies of SBPHR and DBPHR in diagnosing (pre)hypertension, in both sexes, was >92%. The optimal thresholds for diagnosing prehypertension were 0.72/0.46 in boys and 0.73/0.48 in girls; while for hypertension, they were 0.75/0.51 in boys and 0.77/0.50 in girls. The sensitivity and specificity of this method were >96%. Conclusions: The use of BPHR is valid, simple and accurate in this population. Race-specific thresholds are however needed. © 2011 Ejike; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.


text:
Our Easy Requirements:
Active checking account.
At least 18 years of age.
Employed for at least one month.
US Citizen or permanent resident.
No more than two outstanding loans
current with any other companies.
Instant Payday Loans » Georgia » New Hope
Payday Lenders in New Hope, GA.Paulding County
Our online application process saves you time and paperwork. New Hope residents have some of Paulding County's best borrowing records. Isn't it time you got the loan you needed? ga lenders are standing by. In New Hope, ga, you can't afford not to shop around for a short term loan We offer round-the-clock support and the quickest turnaround for loans in New Hope.
Apply Now


text:
Author: Rebecca M. Senese
The Night Killers
When the vampires take over, fighting them bites. More info →
Fear Itself
Featuring 10 horror stories & 1 poem. You've got nothing to fear... More info →
Evacuation Day
Should you stay or should you go... More info →
Waiting for Santa
Timmy wants a special present from Santa this year... Or else! More info →
Mind Hunt
To catch a murderer, a VR Officer and a Presidential Aide must risk their own minds... and their lives. More info →
Don't Mess With Justice
Villains - Clean Up Your Act! More info →
The Santa Murders
It's Ho Ho Horror when Santa finds corpses under the tree. More info →
Family Business
Raising the dead is hell. More info →
O Christmas Tree
Think again about cutting down these trees... More info →
Who Do You Think You Are?
Who would steal her Self? More info →
These Premises Protected By…
For Denny and Billy, the perfect break-in becomes the perfect trap. More info →
Ella Saves the World
In a world of super heroes, being Normal is heroic. More info →


text:
Flood Remediation
Burst Pipe? Flooding?
Mildew Busters is just a phone call away
24 Hours a Day Response
Basic Steps in the Event of a Flood
Mildew Busters technicians are experts at minimizing flood damage, and with the latest state of the art equipment we are equipped to address all facets of flooding in your home, resulting in a minimum of damage.
Our first priority is to stop the source of the flooding. Then to make your home safe by turning off the power. Once these steps have been addressed we can pump out the water quickly with our high capacity trash pumps.
With the house water free, we'll install our large commercial dehumidifiers, air scrubbers and dryers to dry out surfaces as quickly as possible and minimize mold and warping issues.
As the house is drying out we'll go to work eliminating things like wet sheetrock, wood and insulation. All breeding grounds for mold, and contributors to warping and structural damage. We'll spray the affected areas with our non-toxic mildicide to kill any mold spores and eliminating mold growth from spreading through your home.
With out commercial vacuums that draw moisture from rugs and upholstery we'll begin to eliminate the water from any effected carpeting or furniture. Again minimizing the damage for you.
We also work with your insurance company by documenting the flood damage with photographs and videos as well as detailed reports insuring that you recover as much money for damage as possible. Additionally we will contact your plumber and electrician to fix the source of water, again documenting this all with photos and reports.
The dehumidifiers, air scrubbers, heaters and other equipment are left on the site until your home is completely dry.
Finally when its time to put everything back together, our trained staff will draw up a remediation plan and a plan to restore your home to its previous condition. With over 30 years of experience on the East End, we have the rare ability to have insulation, sheetrock, painting and other repairs done in a timely and quality manner so that you can get back in your home as soon as possible.


text:
Los Angeles, CA – May 19, 2017 – As part of a new collaborative effort to grow the sport of beach volleyball at the highest level, Management Plus Enterprises, the creators and owners of The World Series of Beach Volleyball (WSOBV) announced that ESPN will telecast the internationally recognized and FIVB sanctioned WSOBV "President's Cup" that takes place in Long Beach, Calif., from July 13-16, 2017. The President's Cup features the top eight beach volleyball teams from the USA, including three-time gold medalist, Kerri Walsh Jennings, competing against the eight best international teams in the world, including current reigning Olympic gold medalists Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst from Germany.
You are here: Home / ESPN / ESPN Secures Broadcast Rights to International Beach Volleyball Event in the USA in 2017
Recent Comments
- Marie Parker on Tamika Catchings to Serve as Game Analyst for Women's Basketball Games on SEC Network
- bombers on — PROGRAMMING ALERT — NBCSN TO PROVIDE LIVE LOOK-INS OF COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS' ATTEMPT TO TIE NHL RECORD WITH 17TH CONSECUTIVE WIN TOMORROW NIGHT
- Rob Hoffmann on ESPN2 to Simulcast ESPN Deportes' Spanish-language coverage of the NBA Christmas Day Game L.A. Clippers vs. Los Angeles Lakers
- Jean H Pierre on More Than 17 Million Viewers for Michigan at Ohio State
- Walter kirkwood on CSN TO CARRY LIVE CHICAGO CUBS WORLD SERIES PARADE & RALLY COVERAGE BEGINNING AT 9:00 AM CT! — CSN TO ALSO RE-AIR THE CUBS GAME 7 WORLD SERIES CLINCHER AT 6:00 PM CT!


text:
Samantha Bee
Samantha Bee is a famous Comedian, writer and TV personality who is very much popular hosting the 'Full Frontal With Samantha Bee'. She also works as a producer, media critic, and political commentator. In 2017 Samantha Bee was listed in the 100 most influential people in the world list by the Time. She also has a bio in various sites including wiki.
Date of Birth:
25 October 1969
Married To:
Jason Jones
Table of Content
Personal Life
Samantha Bee's parents split after her birth; she was raised by her grandmother.
Samantha Bee was born on 25 October 1969 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was raised by her grandmother as her parents got separated shortly after she was born. Her grandmother was a secretary at the Catholic school. Samantha studied the same school where her grandmother worked. Later she attended Humberside Collegiate Institute and York Memorial Collegiate Institute.
Samantha chose humanities as her study field and completed her education at the University of Ottawa after studying at McGill University for a year. During her time at the University, she was the member of theater class where she discovered her true passion for performing. That led her to get into George Brown Theatre School in Toronto.
Beautiful Samantha Bee is married to her husband Jason Jones, who is an actor and the fellow member of Daily Show. This couple got married in 2001 and currently lives in Manhattan, New York. They welcomed their first baby Piper Bee-Jones in January 2006 and their second baby, Fletcher Bee-Jones on 24 January 2008. This married duo altogether has three kids; the third, Ripley Bee-Jones, was born in late 2010.
Professional Life
Samantha Bee started her daily show in 2003 and was a only anchor till 2008
Samantha Bee keenly wanted to be in the media streamline, she gave many auditions when she was working as a waitress. She got her first role in the Sailor Moon production at the age of 26. Samantha from 2003 started 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart', 'It was my favorite show, and I just trained for it like I was an Olympian, honestly. I ate salmon every day, I was like, 'Brain food!'.
In 2004 she was seen in Canadian independent movie named Ham & Cheese with her husband Jason Jones. For the role she did in the film she won a Canadian Comedy Award for 'Pretty Funny Female Performance'. Talking about the show 'The Daily Show' she first started as a solo anchor and was also given the Canadian Comedy Award in 2005. In 2008, she was joined by her co-anchor Kristen Schaal.
We could also see her in the HBO series Bored to Death, the other series she has her role is Test The Nation, Law & Order, The Electric Company, Sesame Street, and so on.
Samantha Bee started her another famous show named 'Full Frontal with Samantha Bee' from March 2015. It was own satirical news show which made her first woman host a late-night satire show. She is also an executive producer of 'The Detour', a TBS comedy series, since 2016. In early 2017, she hosted 'Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner'.
Net worth and salary
Samantha Bee being active in her career for almost two decades earns a good range of salary and net worth
It has been 17 years since Samantha Bee is active in the field. Till now she has done many jobs and played different roles which have contributed a lot to the million dollars salary and net worth she has. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Samantha Bee has the estimated net worth of $2.5 million.
Samantha Bee has not only been nominated in many categories but has also won most of them
Samantha Bee with no doubt has achieved more appreciation than awards. She has been nominated in many of the award categories and has also won them. Some of her nominated categories are Film – Pretty Funny Performance – Female, Best Performance by a Female television, Outstanding Achievement in News and Information, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Best Talk Show, Best Host and so on.
Listing the awards she has won till now is TV Current Affairs Show of the Year 2016, Best Variety Performer 2016, Best Performance by a Female – Film 2009, Television – Pretty Funny Female Performance 2005.


text:
The moment you arrive on campus, you'll feel it.
Fall 2012 Open House Program
Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012
n behalf of the entire Saint Anselm College community, welcome to our Fall Open House! Hospitality has been a part of the Benedictine heritage for over 1500 years and at Saint Anselm College since our establishment in 1889. We are delighted you are here to explore all of the great things that make Saint Anselm College a leader in liberal arts education. We hope that you will find the following information valuable as you spend the day on our campus: Nametags: Wearing your nametag throughout the day will help our campus community identify you as one of our guests.
PLAN YOUR DAY 9:00 a.m.
Father Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B., President Gary M. Bouchard, Ph.D., Professor of English Michael Iorio '07, Associate Director of Admission 10:00, 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon
Various locations
Please see a list of workshops, times and locations on the opposite page.
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Front of Alumni Hall, statue of Saint Anselm
Join a current student as they tour you through our academic, recreational and residential facilities.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Davison Hall
Join members of the Saint Anselm College community and enjoy a lunch provided by our award-winning Dining Services staff.
1:00 p.m.
Dana Center for the Humanities
2:00 p.m.
Coffee Shop
Please join us for conversation, final questions and refreshments.
Campus Map: We have included a campus map with this program. Evaluations: Information to complete an evaluation for this event will be sent to you via e-mail. We welcome and appreciate your feedback. Questions: We are here to help in any way that we can! Please feel free to ask any member of our community for assistance. An Information Table is located in the Davison Dining Hall for your convenience. We hope you enjoy your day and experience all that Saint Anselm College has to offer. Thank you for visiting! Sincerely, Office of Admission Staff
Dana Center for the Humanities COLLEGE Eric Nichols, Director of Admission
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS THE CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 10:00 a.m. North Lounge, Cushing Student Center
The Center for Experiential Learning unites our internship, study abroad, career services, service learning, and community engagement opportunities into one. Meet staff and students as they share with you the many opportunities and resources offered by each of these areas. INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS 10:00 a.m. Perini Lecture Hall, Goulet Science Center
Members of our Athletic Department will share information about NCAA Division II eligibility and intercollegiate athletics at Saint Anselm. You will also meet student athletes who will discuss their personal experiences and maintaining a balance between athletics, academics and other extracurricular involvement. LIFE INSIDE THE CLASSROOM 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon Perini Lecture Hall, Goulet Science Center
Join faculty and students to learn about our academic majors, the honors program, study-abroad opportunities, preparation for graduate studies, pre-professional programs, curriculum, and our nationally recognized Humanities Program that hones in on critical thinking skills essential to achievement in college and throughout students' lives. THE NEW HAMPSHIRE INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 10:00 a.m. The New Hampshire Institute of Politics & Political Library
Faculty and Student Ambassadors will introduce you to the exciting programs, facilities, and opportunities available at the The New Hampshire Institute of Politics & Political Library. Whether it is a political
debate or guest speakers, the Institute's goal is to add context to complicated issues and to actively promote civic responsibility. As one of the few undergraduate colleges in the nation to offer such an experience, Saint Anselm College and the The New Hampshire Institute of Politics give students unprecedented access to world leaders and academic scholars. LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM 11:00 a.m. & 12:00 noon North Lounge, Cushing Student Center
Join a panel of current students to learn about the many service, spiritual, recreational, athletic, and social opportunities available on campus. You will also hear about residential life, health services and more! EXPLORE THE NURSING PROGRAM 10:00 a.m. Koonz Theatre, Dana Center for the Humanities
Nursing faculty and students will host a panel presentation about why our program is one of the most respected in the country. They will share information about the academic program and clinical experiences. TOURS OF THE NURSING LABS 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Gadbois Hall
Nursing faculty and students will guide you through our state-of-the-art nursing labs. THE ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID PROCESS 1:00 p.m. Koonz Theatre, Dana Center for the Humanities
The Directors of the Offices of Admission and Financial Aid will discuss and outline the Class of 2016 profile, applying for admission and financial aid, and scholarships. Time will be allotted for questions.
TODAY ON CAMPUS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. President's Dining Room, Davison Hall
The Saint Anselm College Bookstore will be open today from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Laura Wasielewski, Chair of the Education Department, and students for a buffet lunch to learn about Elementary Education, Secondary Education, State Licensure, and the ESOL Program at Saint Anselm College.
Mass will be offered in the Abbey Church at 11:50 a.m. Evening Prayer at 5:35 p.m. OFFICE OF ADMISSION
Women's Soccer vs. Pace University, 1:00 p.m., Grappone Stadium
The Office of Admission, located on the first floor of Alumni Hall, will be open until 4:00 p.m. Please feel free to stop by at any time.
WHAT COMES NEXT… November 15
Admission application deadline for Early Action.
November 15
Nursing application deadline.
January 1–March 15
Submit completed FAFSA and CSS PROFILE financial aid forms online.
February 15
Admission application deadline for Regular Decision.
March 15
Financial aid deadline for first year students.
Please note that tax information should be mailed to the College Board for their scanning service.
Published on Sep 20, 2012
On behalf of the entire Saint Anselm College community, welcome to our Fall Open House! Hospitality has been a part of the Benedictine her...


text:
TaskRabbit is an online and mobile market place that allows users to outsource small jobs and tasks to others in their neighborhood.
You can Better your Wage by doing small jobs like cleaning houses, running your errands, building IKEA furniture and hanging shelves.
TaskRabbit finds you clients & presents you new job opportunities as they arise. They also handle all payments
Every task is insured up to $1,000,000.
So how can you get started?
- Apply Online - Complete your application and submit your information on their website.
- Get Verified - They background check and require identity verification for all applicants.
- Start Tasking- Select the categories you are qualified to work in, and they'll connect you with local clients who want to work with you.
Smart Phone
Identity Check, Criminal Background Check & App Orientation Session.
Countries: US (19 cities)
- Earn in the range $20 to $150 per task. Likely average of under $50 each.
- Taskers set their own rates
- Possibility of earning "Tips"
Become a member of the TaskRabbit Elite to earn more. On average, Elites earn 3 times more than non-Elites.
Here's how to gain TaskRabbit Elite status:
- 98%+ positive reviews
- No violations of their Community Guidelines
- Respond to 85% of direct task invitations within 30 minutes (30 day period)
- Accept 75% of direct task invitations (30 day period)
- Close 85% of tasks that you agree to take on (30 day period)
- You must also meet the following volume requirement:
- Perform 20+ delivery/shopping tasks OR 10+ tasks in a specific category in your (first) qualifying month.


text:
Before I start writing about the game, let me quickly introduce myself. Game development has been a big hobby of mine since 2000 and since then, I made a bunch of smaller and larger freeware RPG games (they were never translated to English, though). I also founded a Czech and Slovak RPG maker community, which functions since 2005. It's called RPG2 Heaven, and since it's very dear to my heart, I'm also using this name in my work (see the trailer). I'm a huge fan of J-RPG, Castlevania and NES/SNES games, so I often find inspiration for my games in them.
Nightkeep is a 2D metroidvania-like platformer with RPG elements set in a fictional medieval fantasy world, accompanied by an original story. Although the game was supposed to consist of individual levels (stage 1, 2, etc), the project soon overgrew and so, the concept was changed.
The game mechanics are straight from the 90s. With the change of concept, many things were changed and many of them were added, such as a back dash, a slide or a double jump. My main intention is to make a relatively simple game fueled by a compelling story and quests.
By defeating enemies, you receive money and experience points (EXP), which will help you on your journey. The game has a simple levelling system - levelling up partially restores lost health and improves your abilities.
A lot of focus went into power ups, which can permanently increase your max health, etc. Lastly, I'd like to mention the ability to put gems into your clothing and necklace, which also affect your power and abilities.
I've already mentioned the basic mechanics, so now I'll describe the attacks themselves. In the games, there are only two forms of attack. Your primary attack is a sword, which you'll have throughout the entire campaign. Nightkeep lacks a classic 'equip' option, so there's really no way for you to let go of it anyway. Luckily, however, it's not your typical sword, as this one has some sort of magical abilities. Therefore, it can change forms while in battle, depending on what gem is inserted into its handle.
The second attack comes in a form of throwing weapons. Because the main character is a huntress, she has all hunting weapons at her disposal (such as throwing knives, axes or the latest invention of the Goblin workshop). That'd be too easy, however, and so every weapon also has its own level, which can be increased (by fulfilling certain tasks). Not only does a higher level increase the weapon's attributes, but also changes its visual form.
Since I like RPG games, and have only made RPG games in the past, this game wouldn't be complete without many different items you can find. Nightkeep has its items divided into 4 sections - consumables, general, relics and gemstones. The game holds over 60 different items you can come across during your playthrough of the campaign. They can be found in chests, secret rooms or in the corpses of your enemies. For example, slugs can drop Slime Glue, spiders can drop Spider Silk and skeletons can outright lose their head sometimes. For now, the items don't have much of a use, which I intend to fix soon. Also, some of the rarer monsters can even drop mighty relics!
You play as Arietta, a huntress. She's more of a lone wolf and eve though hunters usually hunt in groups, Arietta has her own approach. The world has its own mythology and history. The story opens up with Arietta arriving in a faraway village Nightkeep. The story is still being worked on and I'd like not to spoil more of it, at least not until the game is released. For now, here's a snippet of the prologue:
"...In the event of the Calamity, everyone has their purpose, and making a run for it is as good as committing suicide. It's in times like these, when people stay together, that the hunters are a sword and shield. In the world where people learned to live among monsters, everyone has their place. Whether you're a blacksmith or a hunter, you can't live without each other. Just imagine a hunter without a proper weapon, or a blacksmith running out of business. Both would fall into oblivion..."
In the game, players will progress through quests, be it the main quests or side quests. Since you play as Arietta, which loves rewards, it is a matter of course you'll recieve your fair share or every quest you complete (or will you?). An integral part of this is exploration, so do expect some backtracking (not a lot, though). Last but not least, the world also holds many secret rooms and rare monsters. Bosses are a no-brainer, either those, that stand between you and accomplishing your main quest, or those, that you won't have to fight.
The entire game is basically being done by me - I do all the pixelart, the programming and design of the entire game, including the story. The game has been in the works since 2015 and it's just a hobby of mine, so I won't even dare to guess the release date.
Thomas J. Peters
Recently, I was joined by Thomas J. Peters, who is responsible for the trailer music (https://soundcloud.com/tpcomposer/). If the development goes well, he'll also be the guy behind the entire Nightkeep soundtrack.
Thomas Schmied
As I'm not a native English speaker, the campaign is being translated by Thomas Schmied, who'll also be translating the finished game. Thomas is a volunteer and without his enthusiasm, I wouldn't be able to continue.
Unfortunately, the Greenlight campaign is a bit rushed, mostly because of Steam Direct, which is the supposed successor to Steam Greenlight. It upsets me quite a bit, as the game was supposed to be unveiled in summer and I also planned for the Greenlight campaign to have a different trailer (the campaign was originally planned differently itself).
Thank you very much for any form of support if the game interests you! You can follow me and the development over on Twitter (Twitter.com).
I've finally managed to sneak my way onto Steam Greenlight with my metroidvania Nightkeep. As a direct result of this, the game has received a rather big update. The summary section on indiedb has been changed to match the Greenlight description.
Nightkeep is a 2D metroidvania-like platformer with RPG elements set in a fictional medieval fantasy world, accompanied by an original story. You play as Arietta, a huntress. She's more of a lone wolf and even though hunters usually hunt in groups, Arietta has her own approach.
If you like my project, I'd really appreciate support of any sort! Below, you can find a link to the Greenlight page and the Steam Greenlight trailer.
Link to Steam Greenlight Campaign : " Steamcommunity.com "
Hello, I am releasing gameplay teaser for Nightkeep. The Game is 2D RPG platformer inspired by Castlevania and old SNES games.
Hello! I am bringing more news today ! I am really happy that I can announce main character overhaul. Arietta got more appealing visage and new animations...
Hi, a lot happened lately. I am finishing main game system such as save and load functions and everything goes smoothly so far. I actually could die for...
Quick info about development. Allow me to introduce you to your sword. Yes, your loyal blade...
No articles were found matching the criteria specified. We suggest you try the article list with no filter applied, to browse all available. Post article and help us achieve our mission of showcasing the best content from all developers. Join now to share your own content, we welcome creators and consumers alike and look forward to your comments.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.


text:
Turnaround Arts
When in search of senior craft initiatives, remember that their fingers could also be a bit slower than they once were, so patience is the magic word. The FFIII and FFIV Trading Arts Figures are based the 3D remakes of those games, which I played on iOS; I assume they initially have been launched on Nintendo 3DS. If a martial arts teacher doesn't instruct on when it is proper to combat and when it's improper, he isn't absolutely teaching his students. Donna enjoys using her arts background to create fun craft projects with a particular concentrate on utilizing repurposed or useful family materials. Older children may also get pleasure from these rainbow craft activities that assist kids learn colours and construct fine motor skills with tracing, chopping and pasting actions. From what I've heard, each arts self-discipline's presentation is coming collectively nice!
Interesting level you have introduced up. I run a BJJ health club, and we have intentionally distanced ourselves from the MMA idea over time, progressively focusing more and more on the distinct martial arts we provide. Make this memento bumblebee to your youngsters or grandkids to assist them remember you and all the nice occasions you had making lovely crafts.
English Language Arts needs to be emphasised more in schooling because it has been taken without any consideration for thus lengthy that it's becoming a misplaced art. Arts and crafts crayon theme get together is such an incredible idea.Thanks for sharing these creative ideas with us! I'm a lover of Native American crafts and you have executed one thing wondrous here, thanks!
This convention will discover the theme of researching the arts and dementia by way of keynote speakers, workshops and panel debates. Finger knitting is a much simpler and safer way for kids to knit than to make use of needles, and it improves manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. As part of the evaluation, DCMS has opened a web based survey asking for suggestions on the Arts Council, which is open for submissions till September 20. HAVE YOUR SAY BY CLICKING HERE. This Christian humility isn't the identical spirit that's conveyed by many of the traditional Eastern martial arts.
It will depend on the standard of the instructor as to how much the kid will be taught in these, and any martial arts classes. The instructors of traditional martial arts have a lot totally different expectations on their students than Christian instructors will. TRG President Jill Robinson and I recently hosted a web based webinar entitled Make Time to Make Money." Our central thesis was the need for arts managers to stop trying to do all the things and concentrate on those strategies that can really move the institutional needle of success.


text:
There are two actors I like a lot,but if you showed me their photos,I'd be hard pressed to say who'se who.
Paul Stewart and Paul Kelly were born 10 years apart in New York.
Both were top supporting players,with occasional leading roles. Paul Kelly (1899-1956) was in scores of films (half a dozen in each of the years 1936,37 and 38,for example). Both could be on the side of law and order, or be hardened criminals.
Paul Stewart (1908-1986) was a founder member of the Mercury Players and only made about a dozen films in the 1940s, but was active till 1985. He was in the famous WAR OF THE WORLDS broadcast. He once said,"People know my face,but not my name." He could be sinister (Kiss Me Deadly),or sympathetic (Hell on Frisco Bay).
He was one of the stars of 1949'sTHE WINDOW, and one of the ensemble in 12 O'CLOCK HIGH (he played the doctor).
He married singer Peg La Centra in 1939. (Peg dubbed for stars like Susan Hayward and Ida Lupino).
In the 50s,he turned to directing on TV – Perry Mason,Peter Gunn among many.
Paul Kelly's personal history was pretty amazing. He had been a child actor from 1911 and appeared in silents.
He served two years in prison for manslaughter (he had fought with the husband of his lover and the man subsequently died). He was out of acting from 1927 till 1932,but was not shunned by either the theatre or Hollywood.He married the lady whom the fatal fight had been over and they remained married till 1940 when she died in an accident.
Paul Kelly had good roles in 3 1940s Noirs – The Glass Alibi (1946) and two in 1947 – Fear In The Night and Crossfire.
He's a detective in both The Glass Alibi (trying to help his childhood friend,Douglas Fowley) and in Fear In The Night (the brother-in-law of the troubled DeForest Kelley).
He also has a couple of great scenes in Crossfire as the strange husband of Gloria Grahame.
His career was cut short with his early death in 1956.
Both fine actors, Stewart and Kelly – the two Pauls.


text:
Welcome to my stop on the tour for The Good Life by Jodie Beau.
Read on to find our more about Jodie's debut novel and to enter to win one of two ecopies (INT) or a signed copy (US) of The Good Life.
Make sure you stop by next week to read my review of The Good Life.
I am loving this book SOOOO MUCH!
AUTHOR: Jodie Beau
GENRE: Adult Contemporary Romance
PUBLISHED: 4th April 2013
Find The Good Life on Amazon UK || Amazon US || Barnes & Noble || Kobo
Twenty-two year old Roxie Golightly is a fun and carefree spirit…until she marries a wealthy man and her role as a trophy wife leaves her isolated in a condo with an ironing board and an obsessive desire to impress people.
When her marriage ends after seven years, Roxie's identity is buried under layers of furniture polish and piles of designer shoes. She doubts she can ever be the person she once was.
But when Roxie's charmed life is turned upside down, her best-friend creates The Good Life List to help turn it back around. The instructions are simple: Complete each task on the Good Life List by the end of the summer.
With list in hand and the help of a sexy and charismatic guy from her past, Roxie is only a few check marks away from living the good life, even if it means getting thrown out of a bar or skinny-dipping in the neighbor's pool at 3am.
Girls also think losing their virginity is going to be a sacred and special memory. I was sixteen and one of the last of my friends to take the plunge. After hearing the horror stories from everyone else, I knew better than to expect roses and candlelight. But when my boyfriend led me into his bedroom after school while his parents were at work, I was expecting something at least a little bit sweet, like maybe some Boyz II Men on the CD player. What happened instead is he never even took his shirt off. He dropped his pants and went at it looking like Winnie-the-Pooh in his red polo shirt. And the worst part of it all – he farted! Loudly and intentionally, at his moment of climax (about fifteen seconds in), he farted. He said later he thought it would be a good way to break the ice.
Break the ice!? Really? Your penis is in my vagina! We're like six months and three layers of clothing past ice breaking!
Jodie has been writing fiction since she was a child and it was only natural she would pursue it as a career. While studying at Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, she took every writing class offered before she received a BA in Media Arts. After graduation she moved to Wilmington, NC, with big dreams of one day writing for movies and TV.
Then she met a boy…and there was a wedding. A few years later came another boy, this one even cuter. She gave up her "pipe dream" of being a Hollywood screenwriter and moved back to Detroit to be a wife, mom and career waitress. But babies sleep a lot and she got bored and it was either write or clean the house. So she wrote.
She began with a pregnancy/mom blog (http://underthebigmac.blogspot.com/), but she dreamed of doing more with her writing than making people laugh with stories of baby poop. So she decided to take a chance, to see if success wasn't just a pipe dream. The Good Life is her first novel.
Find Jodie on:
Author Website || Facebook || Twitter || Goodreads
To win one of two ecopies of The Good Life (INT) or a signed copy (US) just go to the
Ends 12th April. Good luck 🙂


text:
Notify me when this product is available:
14mm Hand-Formed Female Joint 10mm/14mm Removable Bushing Down-Stem Sleeved Cold Worked Section by Pakoh Encalmo Sections by Disk Glass Faucet Drip Millie Section by Disk Glass...
View full product details
Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more …
© 2017 The Cave.
WARNING: Tobacco Products Contain Nicotine, and Nicotine is an addictive chemical.
POS and Ecommerce by Shopify


text: Jobs Job Title: Feedlot/Farm Assistant Job Order #: KG-4948 Location: Northeast Nebraska Salary Range: $0.00 - 42,120.00 Commission / Bonus: Benefits: 1 wk Pd Vac. After 1 year + Beef + Employee Health Insurance + Possible Bonus/Based On Performance QUALIFICATIONS:- Good experience spotting sick cattle- Need feedlot experience and who understands health and nutrition- Feed truck, payloader experience a plus- Preferred good experience with spotting, diagnosing and treating cattle- Good attitude, hard-working and dependableJOB DESCRIPTION:Hansen Agri-PLACEMENT is searching for a Feedlot Assistant for this Northeast Nebraska cattle feeder. Person will need base knowledge of cattle handling and feedlot environment. Experience with spotting, diagnosing and treating cattle, feeding, running feed truck, pay-loader, etc. Prefer person who's dependable, hard working and who had a good attitude. Nice facilities and equipment. Excellent opportunity for long-term position and excellent location for spouse to find good employment too. Contact Info: To be considered for this position, please refer to the Job Order # above and email your resume to Kerry Glandt at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 308-382-7399. Please fill out our online application if you are not currently registered. Register Login to Register Refer a Friend Featured Jobs Breeding / Farrowing Manager (KG-6561)Business Development Manager (JL-7016)Dairy Manager (KH-6766)Dairy Manager (KH-6828)Farm Division Manager (EH-6800)Feed Additive Sales Manager (JL-7036)Lead Equipment Operator (KG-6729)Poultry Technical Sales Manager (JL-7037)Sales Manager (KH-6938)Senior Sales & Marketing Manager - North America (DC-6930)Vegetable Plant Breeder (DC-7008)Accountant (JL-6217) Register Today View all Positions Employers View Candidates


text:
Aug 11, 2017 - Photo by Scott AkanewichCentral Wyoming College head volleyball coach Darshaya Gallard instructed her players during practice at Rusrler Gym on Thursday. The Lady Rustlers are currently in preseason training for the new season
Get your copy of The Ranger online, every day! If you are a current print subscriber and want to also access dailyranger.com online (there is nothing more to purchase) including being able to download The Mining and Energy Edition, click here. Looking to start a new online subscription to dailyranger.com (even if it is for just one day)? Access our secure SSL encrypted server and start your subscription now by clicking here.


text:
For those following the site that don't know, I am off to America for a months holiday! This trip has been a long time coming and is finally here! So on that note, #TVNOW will be on hiatus for the month of November!
For locals wanting to keep up-to-date with what's going on and what's coming up on your TV hit up the following sites!
Molks TV Talk – Televised Revolution – Rynos TV – TVTonight – Television.AU


text:
In an otherwise grim and uncertain time, the banners hanging in Shiite Muslim neighborhoods this week struck a joyous note: ''Congratulations to the families of the martyrs on the capture of Saddam Hussein!''
The reviled Mr. Hussein, accused by Shiites of killing their most eminent clerics and persecuting their sect for more than 30 years, was in American custody, his decrepit underground hiding place given away by one of his own Sunni Muslim clansmen.
But there were ample reasons for celebration even before his capture.
Iraq's Shiites, long the underclass in a nation where they are the majority, stand on the verge of their first real chance at political power in Iraq.
After the Shiites were sidelined for centuries by successive Sunni and foreign rulers, their political and religious leaders have become the dominant players in the American-led process of shaping a new, more representative government for Iraq.
''Our tragedy will not occur again,'' vowed Muhammad Hussein al-Hakim, a spokesman for his father, Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Said al-Hakim, one of the four most senior Shiite clerics in Iraq. ''There is no turning back the tide.''Continue reading the main story
His confidence in that future was only buoyed, he said, after seeing the bedraggled Mr. Hussein in American hands.
''We saw him in his true character -- as a humiliated, cowering man who could no longer hide behind his big words,'' Mr. Hakim said.
The former Iraqi leader must be put on public trial, he added. But the clerical establishment, he said, would counsel Shiites to be patient, to make sure everyone in the world with a claim against Mr. Hussein had a chance to present their case.
''The Shia are patient people, so they will be patient,'' Mr. Hakim said. ''It doesn't matter when it happens because he's in custody now.''
The country's Shiite leaders have taken pains to avoid openly antagonizing the American occupiers, the Sunnis or the Iraqi Kurds. The Shiites have said they do not seek a theocratic form of government like that in neighboring Iran, with its own large Shiite population. They have said they do not seek to oppress other groups.
But the Shiite leadership has also made it clear that its modesty should not be mistaken for meekness. The Shiites are believed to make up as much as 70 percent of Iraq's population of 25 million, and Mr. Hakim, whose family has produced a long line of senior clerics, said they would not accept less than the presidency of a sovereign Iraq.
''We don't want a dictatorship of the majority to dominate,'' said Mr. Hakim. ''But we do want to preserve the rights of the majority, which is the Shia, and the simplest right is to have the head of state come from the majority. Isn't that correct?''
Iraqis are not expected to choose a head of state before next June, after a new provisional legislative assembly is chosen and it votes on a provisional government. National elections might not be held for years, under a plan approved by the American-led occupation authority.
But most Shiite religious leaders are thinking ahead.
Ayatollah Muhammad Yacoubi, another prominent cleric from the holy city of Najaf, is one of a small but vocal group of Shiite scholars who have started publicly advocating a political role for the clergy. He suggested that the network of Shiite religious schools and teachers based in Najaf -- grouped together under the name Hawza -- might sponsor a new political party to take part in Iraqi elections.
''We are calling for clerics to participate directly in politics, and for the Hawza to support politics and be part of a multiparty system,'' Ayatollah Yacoubi said. ''After all, the Hawza is a guiding force.''
Shiite religious leaders, without even leaving their homes in Najaf, have already emerged as a pivotal factor in the deliberations at the Iraqi Governing Council in Baghdad.
The word of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the most influential of the Iraqi Shiite clerics, ultimately forced both the council and the Bush administration to change course on Iraqi sovereignty last month.
The United States had pushed for Iraq to adopt a constitution and then hold national elections before it would be granted self-rule. But Ayatollah Sistani, in a religious edict, decreed that the drafters of a new Iraqi constitution had to be elected. The only way to satisfy his ruling, it was decided, was to postpone writing a constitution until after sovereignty was attained.
The United States has promised Iraq sovereignty by July 1. But the ayatollah is still pulling strings on the political process, as Iraqi political leaders and American officials try to come up with a plan for choosing a provisional legislature that would get his blessing.
Mowaffak al-Rubaie, a member of the Governing Council, said he regularly gave Ayatollah Sistani the minutes of every week's council meetings and any draft resolutions it discussed.
''He goes through the documents carefully,'' Mr. Rubaie said. ''This is one of the major ways to keep him informed about the Governing Council but also to guarantee his continuing support of the council.''
As they have built up their influence, Iraqi Shiites have also suffered losses.
Ayatollah Muhammad Bakr al-Hakim, an influential political and religious figure who founded the Supreme Council for the Islamic Revolution in Iraq, was killed in a bomb blast in Najaf in August along with at least 95 other people. Just this week, on Wednesday, another member of the same group and a distant relative was killed in Baghdad.
But there have also been triumphs.
At noon prayers on Friday, for example, Shiite clerics delighted worshipers by recounting the respectful reception given this week to Abdul Aziz al-Hakim, the brother and successor of the slain Ayatollah Hakim, by the king of Spain, the president of France and the prime minister of Britain.Continue reading the main story


text:
Screenshot instructions:
Red Hat Linux
Click URL instructions:
Right-click on ad, choose "Copy Link", then paste here →
(This may not be possible with some types of ads)
You seem to have CSS turned off.
Please don't fill out this field.
Briefly describe the problem (required):
Please provide the ad click URL, if possible:
Update of /cvsroot/webware/Webware/WebKit
In directory usw-pr-cvs1:/tmp/cvs-serv6888
Modified Files:
Log Message:
update ver number
Index: Properties.py
RCS file: /cvsroot/webware/Webware/WebKit/Properties.py,v
retrieving revision 1.10
retrieving revision 1.11
diff -C2 -d -r1.10 -r1.11
*** Properties.py 2001/11/29 04:12:38 1.10
--- Properties.py 2001/12/01 16:58:40 1.11
*** 1,5 ****
name = 'WebKit'
! version = (0, 6, 0, 'b3')
docs = [
--- 1,5 ----
name = 'WebKit'
! version = (0, 6, 0)
docs = [
Sign up for the SourceForge newsletter:
I agree to receive quotes, newsletters and other information from sourceforge.net and its partners regarding IT services and products. I understand that I can withdraw my consent at any time. Please refer to our Privacy Policy or Contact Us for more details


text:
Preflight Sometimes things just don't work out well. This was one of those flights: a friend and I planned a coffee trip to Shobdon near the Welsh border on a sunny Sunday (it's in the name, isn't it?), and I had CY booked again for a 4 hour slot, but this day was supposed to …
Tag: SkyDemon
Flight Log: Coffee and Cake in Nottingham
Preflight Finally the day has come: I had CY booked for 4 hours on a Sunday and the weather turned out to be bloody gorgeous, which meant I could take Evie out to Nottingham for a coffee and a cake! One of my challenges in 2017 is to fly to many new places. I decided to …
Flight Log: A Trip to the Malvern Hills
My plan to fly a trip to Nottingham with my girlfriend got delayed by circuits, so we did sightseeing at the Malvern Hills instead!
Flight Log: My first PAX
A fresh PPL license, what better to do than take a aviation enthusiast on a short sightseeing trip?


text:
Rebecca and I headed over the playground earlier, just in time for afternoon recess. We got 30 seconds of conversation from her "cool" siblings, and she headed off to play on the slides, getting lots of help from the bigger kids every time she faked looking fearful. She's a born actress, that child.
We needed to go into Nicholas' classroom then, to sign up for a time slot for next week's Meet the Parents evening. We've been sent home a questionnaire to think about before our meeting. Lots of questions about Nicholas and his reaction so far to school. How is his self-esteem? his health? What are his hobbies/strengths? How does he respond to stressful situations? (see Volcano post). How does he deal with conflict? (would screaming his head off and drumming his heels on the ground be an acceptable answer?) etc. etc. etc. It should be a really interesting 10 minutes.
Anyway, I'm writing my name into the 6 o'clock slot, when I notice a sign pinned up on the wall outside the classroom door. It was called "Lockdown Policy" and my neurotic mother tendencies went on to high alert. LOCKDOWN?? I read it through. Basically, in the event of a Lockdown, all children must remain seated in their classrooms, away from the windows (!!), with all cellphones off and the lights switched off. The doors to classrooms will be locked and they cannot exit until cleared to do so by a police officer. A police officer? Wtf?
Ok. I took some deep breaths, adjusted my fixed grimace to a fixed grin and headed off to the Principal's office. Halfway there, I realised that starting off with the Lockdown Policy interrogation might come across as a bit….I don't know, nutty?….so when the lovely Mrs Spooner appeared, I smiled sweetly and asked her about an upcoming cross-country meet that the kids are supposed to be attending next month. Once that bit was over, I casually threw in "oh yeah, what's the story with the Lockdown notice? What's it about exactly? Is it like a Fire drill?" I can handle Fire Drills. "Oh", she said, "that's part of our school policy. We have ten Fire Drills every year, so that the children all know what to do". Ok, ok, get to the police officer bit. "The Lockdown drill is done three times a year so that all children know what to do in the event of a security threat". "A security threat?" I squeaked. "Well, if it's just an outside threat, like an incident out on the street, we lock all the outside doors". Okay. I think. "However, if the threat is inside the building, we follow the classroom lockdown policy". INSIDE the building? Like what, a bear or something? And then she said the words. She actually SAID "after Columbine". I was starting to twitch. "We've followed the policies established in the States regarding threats outside and inside schools" she said. Now, she was so matter-of-fact and calm about all of this. I was bug-eyed and gritting my teeth at this stage. "Has anything like this happened in the school?" I asked. "No, no, not at all", she smiled reassuringly. "In Saskatoon? Saskatchewan? CANADA????" She was starting to look slightly alarmed. "Well, there was an incident in South Alberta", she admitted. That's, like, the next province over. It's only hundreds of miles away, rather than thousands.
"We do have all other evacuation plans in place as well, of course" she blithely continued, unaware of the fact that I was about 2 minutes away from needing medical attention. "We have plans in place in case of a gas or chemical leak here in the school, or in the neighbourhood, or in the whole of the North End….." Jesus Christ. I was afraid she was going to mention "nuclear" next.
"Well, I'm glad we had this little chat", I said brightly. "No PROBLEM! Have a GREAT weekend!", and off she went back to work, all policies in place and all neurotic parents reassured. She's awesome.


text:
- Q: Aqua Commando has an ability that says "If this creature would be banished, return it to your hand instead." If my opponent's Aqua Commando would be banished while I have Black Feather of Shadow Abyss, do I draw a card?
- A: No. An ability like Aqua Commando's that uses the word "instead" is a replacement ability. Aqua Commando being banished is replaced by it going to its owner's hand. Because it's not banished, the Ghostly Siphon ability won't trigger.
|Black Feather of Shadow Abyss
|Gallery ● Rulings ● Tips ● Trivia


text:
ALSO READEconomists cut 2016, 2017 Singapore growth forecasts - MAS survey Singapore Q4 GDP beats forecasts as manufacturing rebounds Singapore exports unexpectedly jump, a turnaround still some way off Singapore's Q4 GDP growth surprises as manufacturing rebounds Singapore economy speeds up in Q4, government warns of U.S. policy risks
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Economists raised their forecasts for Singapore's growth this year, compared to three months ago, as they upgraded their views on manufacturing and bank lending, a central bank survey showed on Wednesday.
The median forecast of 21 economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) was for gross domestic product (GDP) to grow 2.5 percent in 2017, up from the 2.3 percent estimated in the previous survey, published in March.
That would mark a pick-up from 2.0 percent growth in 2016, and would be at the upper end of the government's forecast range.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry said in May that full-year 2017 GDP growth is likely to come in higher than 2.0 percent "barring the materialisation of downside risks", but kept its official GDP growth forecast unchanged at a range of 1-3 percent.
Economists now expect the manufacturing sector to expand 5.0 percent in 2017, up from 4.5 percent seen in the March survey.
They also upgraded their view on bank loans, which are seen increasing 6.2 percent in 2017. The previous median forecast was 3.2 percent growth.
Non-oil domestic exports are expected to grow 5.6 percent in 2017, down from the previous median forecast of 6.1 percent. Other forecasts that were trimmed include construction, now expected to grow 0.2 percent compared to 0.3 percent previously.
The survey's median forecast for year-on-year GDP growth in the second quarter was 2.7 percent, up from the previous median of 2.5 percent.
Singapore's GDP expanded 2.7 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, but contracted 1.3 percent from the previous three months on an annualised and seasonally adjusted basis.
The central bank's core inflation gauge was expected to rise 1.5 percent for the whole of 2017, unchanged from the previous survey.
According to the latest MAS survey, economists' median forecast for all-items CPI inflation in 2017 was trimmed to 0.9 percent from 1.0 percent.
Economists estimated that the Singapore dollar will trade at 1.4100 against the U.S. dollar by end-2017. It was trading near 1.3820 on Wednesday.
Singapore's advance estimate of second quarter GDP is due to be released in the first half of July.
(Reporting by Masayuki Kitano; Editing by Richard Borsuk)
(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


text:
(Derek Minshew and the entire team celebrate their fourth OVRLCS win of the season / LN Photo)
PEEBLES, OH : For the first time in the history of LegendsNation, the media outlet made its maiden appearance at Brushcreek Motorsports Complex for round #6 of the 2017 Ohio Valley Roofers Legend Car Series this past weekend. Derek Minshew and two-time defending champion Cole DeMint led the field of 19 Legend Cars to the green flag for 15 laps.
Minshew took off into the lead as the green flag waved, while behind him the battle was intense for the runner-up spot. John Gutman moved around DeMint for the second spot in the early laps before a solo spin by the 22 of Michael Harmon brought out the first and only yellow flag of the feature on lap four.
Minshew rocketed back out to the lead on the restart and right behind second place Gutman, another six cars were in a battle for third place.
With five laps to go Minshew was out in the front by almost a straightaway from the field. The fight in the final laps was for the fifth spot as Shaun Scott, Gerad Miller, Tom Partin and Josh Francis were two-wide and sometimes three-wide over the final laps before they came across the line with Scott ahead in that battle.
Minshew went on to score his fourth OVRLCS race win of the 2017 season.
"We had this car on a rail tonight," explained Minshew in victory lane.
"Of course we have had it going good the past three races. I'm not sure if it is luck. I know I drew number 13 in the pill draw tonight, so I don't know if luck is on my side or what. It was fun."
Legends – Results :
- Derek Minshew
- John Gutman
- Cole DeMint
- Rusty DeMint
- Shaun Scott
- Tom Partin
- Josh Francis
- Gerad Miller
- Rob Puckett
- Randy Clark
- Alec Fields
- Landon Bray
- Brandon Pennington
- Ashley Tackett
- Bobby Inlow
- Steven Partin
- Lauren Partin
- Michael Harmon
DNS – Matt Issac


text:
Randy Devine
It's a Devine Time to Buy or Sell Your Home
CELL (250) 703-6676 | EMAIL firstname.lastname@example.com | Login Sign Up
Our Office Listings
4018 SOUTHWALK DRIVE in COURTENAY: Z2 Courtenay City House for sale (Zone 2 - Comox Valley) : MLS® # 425943
4018 SOUTHWALK DRIVE COURTENAY V9N 0B4 : Z2 Courtenay City
New home under construction in The Ridge. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom will boast 1600 sq ft of living space with an attached garage. This home features a large size kitchen with granite or quartz counters and plenty of cabinet space. There are 9' ceilings throughout with 11' step up in the living room and vaulted ceiling in master. There is pot lighting throughout and pendant lighting over the island and sink in the kitchen. Outside features include timber frame accents and a covered entrance and patio. Contact us today for more information!
Listed by CHRISTIAAN HORSFALL* and DAVID PROCTER* of RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty (CX)
Listing information last updated on 22-Aug-2017 3:11 AM


text:
There are hundreds of caves situated throughout the Western Cape. They range from tiny holes & squeezes to large caverns and passages. Situated throughout Kalk Bay, Table Mountain, De Hoop, Oudtshoorn and around the coast.
The caves range from easy horizontal systems to vast, complicated and dangerous mixed horizontal & vertical systems, some with deep pits and one with close to 5 kilometers of measured passageway.
You will find a list of all the caves that the club is aware of and has surveyed &explored, the caves are only listed with an exception to several that will have specific information about the cave and its location.
The club does not make the locations of all the caves public knowledge, this is to help preserve and safe guard the majority of the still wild and unspoilt cave systems, also many of the caves are quite dangerous or sensitive.
List of Caves:
Western Cape:
- Cape Peninsula
- Cederberg
- De Hoop
- George
- Groot Winterhoek
- Hex River Mountains
- Knysna
- Mossel Bay
- Montagu
- Oudtshoorn
Eastern Cape:


text:
Who would have thought that the Philippines' ever popular Halo-halo could be found in Brunei? Okay. I should not be surprised especially in this time of globalization, the flow of products (human, services, and goods) just come and go in different territories.
So how's the taste of the Halo-Halo? Well, lasang halo-halo (Vice Ganda lang). But there's a catch.
Growing up, I've always been a fan of street foods. From tukneneng, itlog pugo, banana cue, and even ice candy, scramble, gulaman and halo-halo, I've never missed a day without getting my taste buds on these street wonders.
On one hand, the only street food that I'm not a fan of is the Isaw or the skewered chicken intestines. I'm also afraid to try the betamax or the chicken's blood, and the Adidas or the chicken's foot. Why? my paranoia to get sick on eating bizarre food always stop me from trying these Filipino faves.
With this, when I was studying in UP or in the University of the Philippines, Diliman, I (seriously) never had the chance to eat in the stalls that sell Isaw. Smelling the smokey dish and the seeing the group of adults gather in the wooden stalls were my close encounters with how great and best-selling an Isaw is. Up to now, I'm still a lurker on the enjoyment of eating Isaw.
The Isaw is not the catch on the Halo-Halo that I've recently tried in Brunei (lol). But since the halo-halo reminded me of the rich concoctions in Manila streets, there goes the short entry. Now, let's go back to the halo-halo feast!
So the catch? The Halo-halo tasted like Chowking's Halo-Halo! Chowking is a very popular chinese-themed fastfood restaurant in the Philippines. It is where you can get budget-friendly chow fan, wanton, buchi (my fave!), lauriat meals, and a lot more.
Apart from the big serving, the Halo-halo was topped with ice cream. Mine was with a mango and ube flavoured ice cream. Then, it also had leche flan. Plus, it was filled with so much milk and add ons - beans, banana, some pinipig, and a lot more. Priced at BND2.00 or 60 pesos, the Halo-Halo was just worth it!
If I would rate the Halo-halo that I tasted, well, 4/5! Winner!
As I was eating, I realized how bad that I've been living in Brunei for more than 3 years now and it's just recently that I knew that a food stall that sells the best and popular halo-halo in Brunei is just 10 minutes from our staff house. Not that it's an advantage (so I can sneak out and buy anytime), but it's something that's good to share especially among foreigner friends in the abode of peace to let them experience a Filipino's popular summer season dessert - the Halo-Halo.
So, if you're craving for some cold and sweet fix like the Halo-Halo, you can check out Sumbangsih Mulia in Beribi. It won't disappoint. It's a must taste, as in!
Brunei has it's version of our Halo-halo. It's called ABC. The only difference is, the ice in the ABC is not crushed. The ABC has corn, beans, gelatin, sugar syrup, and evaporated milk. In Singapore and Malaysia, they have the Ais Kacang, which comes close to our Halo-halo. Interesting noh?