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Open up new foothold possibilities.
- Permanent Power Platform and molded 3-D heel cup help the shoe hold its down-turned shape so you can attack the steepest routes day after day
- Tubular construction mixes the performance of a lined shoe with the comfort of an unlined shoe
- Speed lacing for a precision fit in half the time
- Vibram XS Edge rubber provides crazy grip for technical edging, is resistant to deformation on razor-sharp edges, and won't creep when you're smearing
- Perforated, breathable tongue keeps your foot cool on hot days
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Trust the edge!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I am beyond stoked to lace them up on a regular basis. They are super sticky when I need them to be, they hold an edge and pretty darn well and are quite comfortable considering how aggressive they are. Worth every penny!
Favorite shoe
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Height: 5'8"
- Weight: 160lbs
I love this sticky son of gun. It's great for both trad and sport. I find mine quite comfortable and can wear them on long routes as well. The lacing is key. I dig how much control I have over the fit.. Well made shoe. Worth the $$
Great all around shoe
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought: 42.5
- Height: 5'6"
- Weight: 135lbs
These shoes are amazing. I've had them for a year now, climb 4 times a week and they edge just as good as the day I bought them. They're still just as aggressive as when I first got them too. Their shape holds up really well. They're the perfect amount of aggressiveness for an all around shoe. Aggressive enough for bouldering but not too aggressive to the point where the're completely uncomfortable to have on for multi pitch climbs and smear really well too. When I need a new pair of shoes I will definitely be getting another pair of these. I wear a size 9.5 and the 9.5 in these (42.5 in Euro sizing) fits well. My toes are a little scrunched but they stretched out a little after you wear them for a few days.
They HOLD!
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
- Fit: True to size
Feedback I received: This is my second pair of these guys. I needed another pair while my firsts were getting resoled. I knew I had to go with another pair of these. After the initial breakin period, 2-3 climbs, they feel pretty good. Not house slipper comfortable but they are performance rock shoes so it's expected. I can climb in them all day but they for sure come off once I'm off the wall. They hold a great edge, rubber is pretty sticky, leather upper is pretty burley, the tongue is soft and breathable. Solid all around shoe.
Wonderful Shoes
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 43
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 185lbs
If you have heard or read hype about these shoes, it is true. These shoes are truly a secret weapon. They fit like a snug street shoe yet perform like a shoe three sizes down. My previous shoes were the old velcro katanas that I had resoled a few times over 12 years and many climbs. Those were 41.5. I wear a 44-45 in street shoes. They worked awesome but were never comfortable to keep on very long. The Katana Lace can stay on as much as I want and yet still edge and hold on small features. I really like the laces feature when compared to the velcro of the original Katana. It offers a custom fine tunable fit. I should not have waited so long to upgrade to these shoes but stoked now that I have them. These shoes do it all! They really are worth the price tag.
Thanks for the review, Tyler!
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Awesome Shoes!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 43.0
- Height: 5'7"
- Weight: 179lbs
I had been renting the La Sportiva Oxygym shoes at my local climbing gym, climbing 5.8's and 5.9's and bouldering VB-V2 pretty comfortably, but wanted a shoe that would help me tackle those 5.10's and harder boulder problems. After researching and reading many reviews I decided to go with these. The Katanas have been amazing! I climb 3-4 hours each session, at least twice a week. First off you need to understand that these shoes are aggressive and it will take some time to get used to, but it will pay off. In the first month of wearing them I would have to take them off after every climb to belay, because of how they felt. In the 2nd month I would try to keep them on as long as I could tolerate, sometimes climbing/belaying a few routes before removing. Hang in there, because you adapt to them and by month 3 they were feeling pretty good. 8 months later I keep them on most of the time I'm in the gym. I've been bouldering a lot the past 3 months too (V2-V4) and have no issues with them. Structurally, after 8 months they are still sound, no rips or tears and the grip remains good, but keep in mind I've only been using these at the gym. They've helped me get to the next level, but you can't rely only on shoes to do the work. My normal shoe size is 10.5 and the 43.0 feels perfect. I don't lace them up as tight as I can and I wear socks with them. I hope this review helps!
Justin, thanks for the great review!
Good shoes
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 170lbs
Big fan of these. The comfort is great, but probably looking to buy something a little stickier (5.10) and a little less down-turned. My pair of Katanas lasted me over a year (I've heard that they really stepped up the build quality on the lace compared with the velcro)
Great shoe
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Height: 6'1"
- Weight: 175lbs
This shoe is great. Picks up on the micro edges and has some pretty good smearing ability. The toe is more downturned than in the pictures but tends to flatten after a few sessions. Really pleased with the performance of the shoe. Love the tongue that wraps snug around your foot before its even laced.
Best Shoes!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Best climbing shoes for everything!! Seriously these things are super versatile with a slight downturn but still forgiving enough to smear on slabs too. They DO STRETCH. Plan for roughly a half size of stretch- so I think half a size down from your street shoe will be perfect. They will feel tight and a little uncomfortable at first but after about 10 pitches or so you will start to have them broken in. I've climbed about 100 pitches in mine and I sized down 1/2 size from my street shoe. At first they were uncomfortably tight. From pitches 10 to about 80 they felt perfect, and now honestly they seem like they might be a tad bit big. It seems like they have stretched even a bit more than I was expecting. Not sure if I would go down another half size but it could be possible...
Best shoes out there though- seriously you will love them!!!!
Very aggressive great shoe.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 37.5
I have used these shoes while bouldering and they are really well for small foot holds especially. I also have worn them a couple times sport climbing but my feet were in pain the whole time since they are so aggressive and tight. I bought mine a size smaller then my last climbing shoe and I wish I would have kept my 38's. I thought they would stretch more then they have and they don't loosen up to much.
These shoes have taught me how to use my toes more since it has a strong aggressive down turn to the shoe. They definitely seem more like a bouldering shoe but if I went a size up I think I would use them also in sport. When I first got them they were tight on the back of the ankle but that loosened up and they are now easier to get on and doesn't have as much pressure at that part of your ankle. I definitely like these shoes if you want a very aggressive shoe with laces.
Great review, Tallna!
Great Shoes.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought: 40.5
- Height: 5'10"
- Weight: 135lbs
These shoes are great, they were my first more aggressive shoes and they were perfect for what I needed. I do a lot of gym climbing and these really helped me progress through the grades in a way that my other shoes (tarantualce) couldn't. I have narrow feet and these work perfectly, something I've noticed with most Lasportiva shoes. My tarantulaces were 40.5 and I got the same size and they worked like a charm. There was a bit of a break in period with the outside of the foot area im assuming becasue of the p3 system. 10/10 would recommend.
Best Shoe I have so far
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 42
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 185lbs
I've always been a 5ten guy and never bought anything else. I'm a big fan of their products and never thought I needed to stray from them.
I did some research on the technologies La Sportiva has every year and decided that I'd give them a try. These are the shoes I ended up keeping and couldn't be happier. The rubber is super grippy, the angle is aggressive but not overly so, and they're pretty comfy.
My only problem I've had with the shoe is that they're kinda narrow for a wide foot. When I wear these shoes the sides of my feet will hurt before anything else does. I will still be buying these shoes and this brand, but I do think that they have a narrower shoe then other brands.
I'm a street size of 9-9.5 street size and I bought a 42.
Perfect jack of all trades
There are better quiver shoes for certain routes, but if you don't want a gigantic quiver of shoes the katana has everything covered. I've used them on granite and sandstone friction slab, crack climbing, long alpine routes, edging the nubbins at smith, and vertical to moderately overhanging sport. They excel at granite trad, the thin toe profile makes jamming thin hands and pods on finger cracks excellent. With the stiffer sole you can really torque them in well.
I went a half size down from my street shoe for a fit that left my big toe curled with the shoe, but no knuckling. It's a much looser fit than I typically had used, but the edging has been quite good due to the downturn and stiff sole. If I was not jamming I would go down one size.
42 street (measure 26.5cm)
40.5 TC pro (performance fit)
41.5 techno X
39.5 python
Photo is on the offwidth 5.9 pitch of the gendarme on the complete north ridge of Mt Stuart.
Awesome pic!
My Favorite Shoes Yet
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
I've been climbing for close to a decade, have owned at least 20 pairs of shoes, and these are by far my favorite all-around shoes.
I own two pairs of these shoes in different sizes. Sized with curled toes, they edge amazingly, smear surprisingly well, can kind of hurt to jam hand sized cracks in(because of the knucked toes), and generally are ok to wear for an hour or more at a time. Sized with flat toes, they still edge very well, smear great, jam comfortably and powerfully, and can be worn all day if I pop the heel off at long belays. I wouldn't recommend aggressively downsizing these shoes as they don't need to be sized tight, and they don't stretch much at all.
They're not particularly sensitive shoes, but high performance edging shoes usually aren't. If you like TC pros, the Katana Laces have every bit as much edging power, with a slight bit of downturn, a thinner profile toe box(great for thin cracks!), a really nice neoprene tongue, and a better fitting heel(at least on my foot).
I've climbed in these shoes all over the west, including Yosemite, City of Rocks, Smith Rock, Indian Creek, Squamish, and they haven't let me down yet. If I'm not climbing something that requires a specific shoe(for example, TC Pro in wide cracks, or something with C4 for tricky smearing), I'm most likely wearing my Katanas and psyched on it.
Subtracted 30 years
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
- Height: 5'8"
- Weight: 162lbs
I'm 65. I've resigned myself to climbing at a lower level than I did 30 years ago. That is, until I got my new Katana lace-ups. Today I did two climbs I haven't been able to do in 30 years. I was standing easily on edges I couldn't ever see! Look out 5.11d!!!
A nice aggressive do-all type shoe
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Size Bought: 43
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 180lbs
I scored a pair of these and wished I picked them up long ago. They feel like they were made for my feet. I struggle to find footwear that fits just right and these fit great.
For me they have that tight performance fit without pain. Which is the perfect combo. But these are good for harder trad lines, a day of sport cragging and bouldering. So if you're after a do-all type shoe that is a mix of performance and comfort this is one I'd call a nice happy-medium of the two.
Here is a run down of shoe sizing for me to give greater context to fit.
Street Shoe - 10 Men's
Boulder X's - 43
(tight in the toe box width-wise)
Katana's - 43
(performance fit but not as tight as my Sharks)
TC Pro's - 42.5 / 43
(depending on if I want comfort fit or performance fit)
Mad Rock Sharks - 10.5
(tight performance fit)
Tarantulace - 41
(Gym fit, not tight, not loose)
Evolv Addicts - 10.5
(a little big but meant for longer hours/slab)
Butora Sensa's - 10
(a little snug)
Solid performance
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: Runs large
- Size Bought: 43
- Height: 5'9"
- Weight: 160lbs
My street shoe size is 10 and I went with the same size (10/43). Too big but wearing socks worked for me. Honestly, I like wearing socks so I didn't bother with an exchange. If you don't like wearing socks you should size down at least half a size or a full size depending on how long you plan to keep your feet in them. Without socks, I would go down a half size. 4 pitches and I wanted to take them off.... thin socks and street shoe size. The Evolv Luchador Lace is a much cheaper shoe and seemed to perform just as well. Food for thought.
All around great shoe but on slab and crack I would go with something less aggressive.
Really helpful comments here, Arin. Thank you! And good call on the Luchador. It is a very similar profile.
poorly built
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: 10
So these are quite honestly the best performing shoe I've ever worn. However they started delaminating after only a couple of uses; the toe rubber of the right shoe started separating from the rand. That said these things are climbing machines. They climbing everything really well. There is enough down turn to let them toe in on roofs and boulder problems with out being too aggressive to climb technical slab and face routes. These were my dedicated outdoor shoes because I feel that the vibram edge rubber is lacking when in the gym in terms of stickiness but it is awesome on real rock. The speed lace system makes tying these a breeze. Great shoe but la sportiva needs to fix the construction flaws 170 dollars is a lot to pay for a shoe that starts breaking down after only a few uses. I really wanted to buy another pair but couldn't justify spending that money again for fear that they'd fall apart I recently replaced these with the 5.10 Verdon lace up which I love and they offer the same performance plus I prefer the stealth rubber.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
This is the shoe I've been using for bouldering and sport for about 6 months and they're still going strong. I have a wider foot and the Katana fits me very well. I have them sized pretty tightly, so anything more than one pitch and they become very uncomfortable.
can these shoes work for beginners?
Any shoes can technically work for beginners, but I personally would recommend a more comfortable shoe for your first pair. These are a more aggressive shoe and will have a slight downturn to the toe where as a beginners shoe is going to be more flat and comfortable. One such beginner option would be the Tarantulace form LaSportiva. Either way you are going to be getting a great shoe! Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions.
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How are the sizing of the Katanas compared to the Miuras?
I found this article online comparing the two.
i tried to use it as a gauge as to whether to buy these or the miuras, but I think I'm screwed since I wear a US 14 sneaker, and I tried the max size 46 Katana, and my toes were in colossal pain and went numb after about 5 minutes of wear+sock trying to get them to stretch. I took em back.
How do the KL fit in comparison to Scarpa Vapor Vs? I have a pair of Vapors in size 41.5 and they have remained quite snug even after I broke them in (I take them off as soon as I have finish climbing because they are so snug). I am looking for a more comfy multi pitch and crack shoe and the KL seems like a good option. How should I size them?
How should my toes fit in the Katana Lace? Will they be flat are have a slight curl. I'm starting to venture into trad and my Futuras are tortuous. I heard the KL might be the ones to go for.
I love them for trad, they totally kill it in granite cracks. I went for a "comfort size" to make sure my toes laid flat, but I still didn't lose all performance in the heel. My sizing was: street size 39.5; Futuras 38; Katana Lace comfort fit 40; Katana Lace performance fit 39.5.
How can I get mine resoled? Do I send them into La Sportiva or Vibram?
There will be companies that specialize in resoling used climbing shoes. There are companies like "Rockandresole" and Rubberroomresole" that you can ship your climbing shoes off to.
Shoot me an email anytime you have questions!
Jared D.
Expert Gearhead
I'm looking for these as my 2nd pair of climbing shoes, but I'm having issues figuring out my size, since I haven't found them in stores to try them on. I currently use La Sportiva Oxygyms in size 41, and for the most part, they feel fairly snug but comfortable, allowing me to climb in them for hours without feeling the need to take them off. That being said, those shoes are made from a synthetic upper that stays pretty much the same size, even after about a year of use. Should I look at the Katana Lace in the same size, or perhaps go a half size smaller to account for the inevitable stretching? Any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Anyone use these for thin cracks (fingers/thin hands)? How are they?
Hey Jerome, I have used these in Indian Creek and a few fingers to hands granite splitters around Boulder. They work incredibly well for this. While I prefer my TC Pros for the more burly hands and above, these perform exceptionally well in small pods and face relief as they have a bit of a dagger like toe and can really cam well. I will say, however, that they do not smear exceptionally well and the outside edge of the shoe is a bit strange if you're used to something more like the Miura Lace or TC Pro as it is very rounded, much like the Testarossa.
How often do you guys restock sizes?
Wear a 42.5 in the Genius and love them
Looking to pick up a pair of the katana laces in 42.5 as well
This has been restocked and I've sent you an email.
Shoot me an email anytime you have questions!
Jared D.
Expert Gearhead
I bought a pair of these a while back as my first performance shoe and went way too tight - 44.5 (my street size is 13). The shoe stretched and the padding made it ok everywhere except the toe box, which was excruciating any time I weighted it even after several months. I'm actually now thinking of getting a pair for comfort/multi pitch, so I'm not sure whether a 45.5 will be big enough. I wear 45s in Miuras and they are super tight/aggressive...good for sport routes, but I took them up a 2 pitch and started losing sensation in my feet at the belay station, lol. Any idea when/if 46s will come in?
I am looking at the katana lace. I have 46 tc pros and 45 futuras. I am wondering what size for a more sport/aggressive fit? Anyone know
I've sized these the same as my other La Sportiva bouldering shoes, and been happy. I suggest sticking with the same size as your Futuras, as they are a pretty similar fit. This will curve your foot less than the Futuras (but way more than the TC pros). So, it's possible you could be happy with a 44.5, but I think 45 is the best first guess.
With that said, I will get you a return shipping label, if you think the 44.5 would be better.
More questions? Let me help!
Emily Jenson
Expert Gearhead
I'm looking at the katana lace as a potential shoe for multi pitching. My current shoe is an evolve shaman in a US8/EUR41. I wear a 7.5/8 in street shoes (typically vans and Adidas respectively). I was wondering what size I should order for a comfortable but snug fit for extended use.
i use these for multipitch and I went down a half size since it will expand a bit. After 2 weeks, they were comfortable but not too loose. I wear a 10.5 street shoe and got a 10 (or the EU equivalent of a 10).
Will there be any 40.5s, 41s arriving soon?
We have a bunch of 40.5's and 41's coming into stock soon. Would you like me to watch inventory on that for you?
Shoot me an email anytime you have questions!
Jared D.
Expert Gearhead
Sure, thanks!
Will they be in before the sale ends?
I currently have Mythos. Should I buy the same size as my Mythos (which have really settled down and are comfortable for me) ?
Hey Welshguy,
I would get the same size, but expect the shoe to feel much different than the fit of the mythos. These are more aggressive and asymmetrical so they are going to feel a little smaller than the mythos in the same size. Also these will not stretch as much as the mythos do.
If you want to talk more about sizing or try on a few different sizes please contact me at the info below and I would be happy to help you out.
Dan Gates
Expert Gearhead
I wear size 12 street shoe I had a pair in 44.5 and they were very aggressive fit for me. Its unfortunate the toe rubber chipped on the first slab climb I made. been waiting almost 4 weeks for La Spotiva to get back with me about warranty. Probably will not buy another sportiva shoe because of this hassle on warranty.. they run small
Thanks Wes & Dan. My issue is that I have hobbit feet (wide) and take 44's in Mythos. They have stretched and fit really well now but I'm after a more aggressive shoe for edging and small toe holes. Lace-ups are what I want so that I can finely adjust the fit. Maybe a 45 would be better since the stretch in these shoes are a lot less than mythos ? Realistically I think I need to demo these shoes before committing to buy.
my Katana laces did not stretch at all. but be ware I think they have delaminating issues of rubber. and warranty well thats another topic. I replaced my katana laces with the tenaya tarifa drop one size for comfy tight fit or 1.5 for agressive
If your mythos are staying on your foot, then I would definitely NOT recommend the same size - made this mistake going to KL from Nagos, and now I have a pair of $160 shoes collecting dust in my closet. Mythos are super soft leather shoes that stretch a TON. KL do not stretch much, the P3 and stiff sole are actually designed to prevent this...go up at least 1-2 sizes, and if they hurt right out of the box, send them back!
Any idea when you will be getting these in sizes 42 and up?
We should be getting a shipment in the next few weeks here. I'll do my best to let you know once they come in.
Are 44.5 or 45 gonna be in stock soon?
We have a bunch of 44.5's and 45's that should be arriving shortly. Let me know if you'd like me to watch that for you and let you know when they get to us?
Shoot me an email anytime you have questions!
Jared D.
Expert Gearhead
Would be awesome if you let me know! Thanks!
I wear an 8 in street shoes (nike, adidas) and a 9.5 in rental shoes (so with socks). what size should i get in these?
Go a full size down from your street shoe. I wear a 10.5 (Vans, Nike) and I use a 9.5 for a tight but comfortable fit. For a performance (toe crushing fit) go down 1.5 sizes. Never wear socks with your climbing shoes, it's akin to wearing a life vest with your surfboard.
Spot on Zach - definitely like the life vest with a surf board analogy, could not be more true with wearing socks in climbing shoes.
Any idea when you might get size 43.5 - 44 in? Is there anyway of sending a notification when they do?
Hey Joseph T.
Thanks for your question. It looks like we have both of those sizes on order to come in mid-August. We have quite a few coming in so check back on the site then!
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Are there any plans to restock the bigger sizes? NOBODY seems to carry anything bigger than a 43 and I heard something about a Dock Worker's strike, but that seems to have ended. I bought a pair of 44.5s and loved them but had to give them up because they were too painful. Wanted to get a 45.5 or 46 but they've been out of stock for about 4 months....
We do have a few 45 and 45.5 on order. I would imagine they wouldn't take long but I cant make any guarantees. Wouldn't hurt to chat with one of the gearheads and leave them your info so they can follow up with you if they find anything.
Can you recommend a size? My mythos are 41.5 and my street shoes are 9.5-10
I wear a US size 9 street shoe and these in a 41 and they fit like a nice painful glove with optimum edging power. I would say sticking with 41.5 would be a wise choice!
How much will these shoes stretch, because I have one foot that is a half size smaller than the other. Also I wear like a 44.5 in the evolv pontas II does anyone know what that would equate to in the katanas?
Trevor what is your street shoe size and how tight do you like them. I do not see how they will stretch much in length but maybe just on top of shoe where your toe knuckles are


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Author | Rishi Vora | Tuesday, Jan 08,2008 6:40 AM
Spoofs are meant to drive in the fun element, and they do attract eyeballs. But do they have a long lasting effect in the mind of viewers? Creative bigwigs in advertising think otherwise. On several occasions in the past, those brands that have resorted to making spoofs on their competition have been fairly successful in grabbing attention, at least for a short span. With the recent release of the Kurkure Xtreme and Kinetic Flyte commercials, it seems that the trend of spoofs in advertising has taken off again.
PepsiCo's snack brand Kurkure Xtreme hits directly on Thums Up, a product of the Coca-Cola Company. What is interesting here is that the two brands are not competitors, and it is apparent in this case that PepsiCo has used the Kurkure brand as a tool to bolster its rivalry against Coca-Cola. Now how far can this affect Kurkure's personality and image is yet to be figured.
KV Shridhar (Pops), National Creative Director, Leo Burnett, is of the opinion that each time it is aired, the Kurkure Xtreme commercial unnecessarily reminds one of Thums Up. "Now this is something which backfires as a strategy. It is a good thing for Thums Up here since it is being remembered by consumers each time the Kurkure Xtreme commercial is aired," he said. Pops further explained that just like a small kid who passed a funny remark or did a mimic to make people laugh, small brands could afford to take on big brands on similar lines. "Once the kid grows up and continues to do such acts, it is natural for anybody to react negatively," remarked Pops, pointing to the adverse effects a big brand could have in case it decided to indulge in spoof ads.
Even for a small brand, it is important that the spoof commercial be humorous, witty and such that it can be remembered for a long time. Ravi Deshpande, Chief Creative Officer, Contract Advertising, strongly believes that a brand cannot be built on questing the competitor's credibility. "If a brand's existence depends on constantly questioning other brands' communication or credibility, then it's a stance you take for that matter. If that's what your style is, and that is how you sustain competition, then it is a different thing. But I genuinely think that it becomes really difficult for brand managers to build brands of quality," said Deshpande.
Deshpande cited reasons on why brand managers gave a nod to such spoofs, in the very first place. "The real intention here is to ride on the success of the other brand. Just because a particular brand has done a good job in executing a fantastic idea, and then working on similar lines by creating a spoof shows the lack of creative ideas in the industry." Pops too agrees to this point. "I think it's a serious problem for the industry. These are signs that people are running out of ideas in the industry, and thus people are desperate to get the attention of consumers by creating spoofs," noted Pops.
Agnello Dias, NCD, JWT, felt that attacking with spoofs was not very important as usually such things ended up as fights between marketing teams, resulting in less focus on brand communication. Dias recalled the spur of ads released by Sprite and Pepsi. He explained, "Sprite had a puncture strategy when they took on everybody and for no rhyme and reason. And eventually, they have had to change their strategy. Some truly evolved brands like Lux were brave enough to spoof their own advertising – with Shah Rukh in bathtub – thus loosening up the brand and making it more human and emotional, with great success. But spoofing other ads only works for television content to my mind."
Dias further explained that agencies should not look at spoofing specific brands; rather they should look at spoofing different genres.
The much talked about new Kinetic Flyte commercial mocks at Scooty Pep, and officials from Publicis Ambience claim that the commercial gave out a unique message. Prasanna Sankhe, NCD, Publicis Ambience, who is the creative director of the commercial, said, "I think the new Kinetic Flyte commercial has a very strong message for our target audience. It says that the modern girl is not cute and bubbly anymore; rather she is confident, ambitious, smart and bold. I agree that the commercial does speak about Scooty Pep, but that is how we planned it. The commercial is very much in sync with the brand personality, and I disagree to the general belief that such concepts and ideas don't build brands."
The general industry perspective is that making spoofs on competition was not a very good idea for brand managers to look upon, particularly if the brand was of a high stature. Though most creative heads from the industry believe in such a concept's ineffectiveness, they also opine that such spoofs would continue to appear in future. The logical premise of such a predication is that with lack of creative ideas combined with a strong desire to attract eyeballs, small brands and their creative agencies are most likely to continue working on creating spoofs on competition.
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As this was a war of Succession and Portugal refused to Recognize Emperor Dom Pedro II of House Braganza, direct heirs to Portugals Royal family and by right and claim, the rightful rulers of Portugal, the Kingdom of Portugal, and all her colonies worldwide. These are the Terms of Surrender as laid out by Brazil, and the British Empire which recognizes Brazils claim over the throne of Portugal.
- The Empire of Brazil will take over all Administrative duties of Portugals colonies
- The Current surviving memers of the Royal Family of Portugal will be deported to the Capital city of Brazil under guard.
- The Royal Family of Portugal Will Renounce all claims to the throne of Portugal for now and forever.
- House Braganza of Brazil will be the Recognized monarchs of Portugal and will be integrated into the Empire as Such.
- The Portuguese military and all her equipment will be turned over to the Empire of Brazil.
- Brazil will Rebuild all Damages done during the Conflict.
- During the integration of Portugal into the Empire it will be treated with Respect and not abused improperly except for normal occupational duties as required
Empire of Brazil: #LivinLikeFeudal (talk)
Kingdom of Portugal: #LivinLikeFeudal (talk)
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After Afghan war veteran Stuart Langridge returned to Canada, Sheila Fynes said she saw a "marked change" in her son.
Rather than the "happy-go-lucky" and energetic boy she remembered, the corporal stopped sleeping well and started having nightmares, Ms. Fynes told a public interest hearing into her son's suicide Thursday.
The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating the handling of the case, focusing on concerns brought forward by Ms. Fynes and her husband. Among their allegations are that investigations into Cpl. Langridge's death by the Canadian Forces National Investigations Service were inadequate and biased, aiming to exonerate Canadian Forces members of responsibility.
"After Afghanistan," Ms. Fynes said, "he tried very hard to still be good at what he was doing. But there was a difference … he played his cards really close to his chest."
The corporal, who also served in Bosnia, returned from Afghanistan in 2005. He was drinking excessively and using cocaine by 2007, said his mother, who maintains he was suffering from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. He attempted suicide several times, was hospitalized and stayed at a rehab centre before he was found hanging at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton in March, 2008. He was 28.
When Ms. Fynes and her husband returned to their Victoria home on March 15, 2008, there was a message waiting and the call display said "DND." Ms. Fynes said she knew immediately that her son had killed himself.
She had recently come back from Alberta, where she had been visiting the corporal in hospital following a suicide attempt, Ms. Fynes told the hearing. He had returned to the base with specific conditions, she said, among them that he would be watched 24/7.
"It's the last time I will ever go against what my instinct tells me," she said, responding to questions from the commission lawyer. "I believed someone I didn't know, who said that my son was safe."
Much of the probe is focusing on a suicide note that Cpl. Langridge left for his family, one that requested a small funeral. They weren't given it, or even told about it, for 14 months. The delay prompted public apologies from the Canadian Forces, but the cause of the delay remains unclear.
It took months for Ms. Fynes to be told that she was designated as the next of kin, she said, which happened after the family filed a complaint about delays. Originally the family was told the soldier's ex-girlfriend was still designated, leading to complications including her planning the funeral, Ms. Fynes said.
Recently updated paperwork indicating the change of next of kin was lost behind a cabinet in the office of Cpl. Langridge's boss, the probe has heard. It was found within days of his death but took months to get to the family, according to witnesses.
Another complication was that Cpl. Langridge's death certificate contained errors, even after she tried to have it corrected three times, she said.
Previous witnesses have suggested that everything possible was done to care for the soldier before his death, including access to addictions counsellors on the base, said commission lawyer Mark Freiman. But Ms. Fynes, who only paused a few times during her emotional testimony, rejected that everything possible was done.
Earlier, she recalled what her son said to her when he tried to turn things around once before his death: "I need to get back to the business of being a good soldier."
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This is a amazing warm swimming hole surrounded by a picturesque canyon. There is cliff jumping of all heights so you can test your fears!
If you find yourself in Chiriqui, Panama, Los Cangilones de Gualaca river canyon is a great spot to spend a carefree afternoon, about 40 minutes by bus from the David Terminal. The water is warm and welcoming, and also plenty deep, so don't worry about diving in.
This is a safe area for bringing camera gear, just keep an eye on it at all times. Particularly on the weekends, this is a popular site for families and children, although it is secluded enough for overnight camping, as well.
Getting here: By car, take the Pan-American highway east out of David. In 14 km you will reach Chiriqui, then go north to Gualaca. Signs in town will direct you to Los Cangilones de Gualaca, nearby, due north.
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All of these reviews are correct, this place is awesome, water-shoes aren't a must but definitely help, and you can spend almost an entire day here exploring and swimming and jumping everywhere.
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Deep Water Soloing
Don't forget your climbing shoes or a slack line! There's deep water soloing here and the potential to set up a cool high line. Awesome place!
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Lots Of Fun!
We live in Boquete and I've been to the cangilones (the canyons) many times! You can walk down both ways of the river away from the canyons and you can find some great photo spots. I've seen multiple kingfishers there and a few iguanas.
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Here's what happened: I have a crush on someone and it's mutual. It's been going on for over a year now. He's really nice and not idiot nor a player. But the other night I found out something that really caught me off guard. Apparently there's this girl who works in a bakery and he goes there hoping to see her because he finds her so pretty. He doesn't hit on her or anything. What the hell?! I felt kinda cheated and angry. Yet I can't be jealous because we're not together! I'm really confused. How should I take this? Is it a really bad sign?
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To answer your initial question, yeah a guy can still look at other girls he finds pretty, even if he's interested in someone else already. Furthermore even if a guy is dating a girl, he might occasionally look at someone else. It doesn't necessarily mean there's any intent. It means he's just admiring.
As for your situation. You said you two have a mutual crush. Alright. Fine. But you didn't say you two were dating. You didn't say you two were a couple. Are you? If the answer is no, then you have nothing to feel cheated about. If you still feel cheated, you should do something about it. It's been a year. It's been OVER a year, now. You said so. If you two haven't dated or made anything official, in all that time, do you really expect him to have eyes just for you? Is it really so unfathomable that some part of him might think it's not going to happen? I mean think about that.
This is not a really bad sign. This is just a sign that he's human. You should take it as such.
You want to know how to fix this? You want him for yourself? Make a move. You know it's been long enough. You know he likes you. You know you like him. You want him, so go get him. It's that simple. This might not stop him from looking at other girls, but relax, it's just looking. That's harmless enough. Worry when he starts hitting on other girls. OK? OK. In the meantime, go out there and get him. Do whatever you need to. Flirt like crazy, hit on him, flatout kiss him, or just ask him out.
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During the 1990s, CNN earned itself the nickname the "Clinton News Network." As Hillary Clinton entered the Presidential race, the network quickly re-earned that name.
They've done everything in their power to protest Hillary Clinton, with their anchors admitting as much. As far back as 2014, CNN anchor Chris Cuomo said during a segment that the media had been pumping up her campaign and giving her a "free ride" so far. "We couldn't help her any more than we have. She's got just a free ride so far from the media! We're the biggest ones promoting her campaign, so it better happen" he stated.
There are also countless cases of CNN cutting off guests who dared question Madam Hillary, and the network having "technical" problems when such an unwelcome opinion is voiced.
When polls show that trust for the media is in the single digits, it's hard to know who to trust. I think we'd all like to give the partisans on our TV a piece of our mind – which is what Donald Trump does all the time. Trump himself isn't the only member of his campaign who doesn't let the media off the hook. Watch a recent exchange with CNN's Erin Burnett and Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway, courtesy of American Lookout:
Hostile CNN host Erin Burnett attacked Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway on her show tonight. She asked about Trump not having a "formal" press conference since July. Even though Trump takes questions from the media all the time. Everyday. At every rally. Sometimes, three times a day.
Then, the interview took a turn that Erin Burnett didn't see coming.
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Burnett asks " Is he going to take questions?" to which Conway replies "Sure, he'll take questions . . . Mr. Trump is out there. We have the press pool with us everyday . . . The press is right there to cover everything, and you know what? They rarely do . . . We don't get fair questions. Just last night, CNN added in the word 'racial' that he never mentioned with 'profiling.' Your network added in 'racial' to make it look like he had said 'racial profiling' where he never had. So . . . "
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I slipped a plain white T-shirt over my head and pulled on a pair of black basketball shorts that had white stripes running down the sides of them. I picked up a white hat sitting on Yuna's dresser and put it on.
Wakka wanted to play some basketball and while doing so, wanted to be updated on this whole situation. He hadn't heard much from us, but has heard some from the news.
I looked over and saw Yuna was still sleeping, looking as peaceful as ever. I watched as she took deep breaths, her chest rising and lowering slowly. I smiled at the sight and quietly left the room.
Ten minutes later, I pulled up to the basketball courts where Wakka was already shooting some hoops. As I approached, he bounced the ball in between his legs then drove towards the hoop, shooting a lay up.
Sneaking up behind him as he was dribbling away from the basket, I stole the ball and preformed my own lay up. Once he noticed it was me, he chuckled and shook his head at me.
"You scared me man, you came out of nowhere." He said, adjusting the blue bandana that was resting at the base of his head.
"Nah, you were just too focused on your game." I replied, backing up to the free throw line and shooting the ball into the basket.
Wakka walked under the hoop, catching the ball and ran to the three point line. He threw the ball up, but it bounced off the rim, falling short.
"How's Gip doing?" Wakka asked, bending down and resting his hands on his knees. I dribbled the ball a bit before responding.
"Good considering he got off easy, but he's going to have to work a lot to be able to pay off all that shit he's got to pay." I replied, throwing the ball up and making it in.
"Have you talked to Shuyin at all?"
"Only when I saw him at the hospital. He didn't say much; just that he was surprised I was there and told me he was okay. Then I left, he didn't seem to want me there."
"That's Shuyin alright, ya. Even at times like those, he still tries to keep up the 'I still hate you' charade." Wakka said catching the ball after I passed it to him. He began spinning the ball at the tip of his index finger. He then switched it to his middle finger.
"Didn't Jecht teach you that?" I asked, remembering the time when we were both ten years old. A time when Jecht and I got along. Well at least better than now.
"Yeah, but with a blitzball." He answered, finishing off the trick and started dribbling the ball. "Do you think he went to go see Shuyin?"
"Of course, that's his favorite son. He probably considers him his only son."
"Do you ever think to go and talk to him since you moved out?" Wakka asked, retying the ends of his bandana.
I squinted at Wakka due to the sun being behind him. I rose my hand to shield my eyes. "No dude. I've tried talking to him while I lived there. What's the difference between now and then?"
"I don't know man, but it shouldn't be like this between you two."
"Oh like it's my fault. It's all him."
"That's true."
Yuna's POV:
My eyes slowly fluttered open, adjusting to the light pouring in from my window. The curtains were drawn open, confusing me for a moment. I turned around and saw an empty space beside me. Strange how Tidus woke up before me, I always wake up earlier than he does.
I noticed a piece of paper lying where he would be. It read:
Yuna, I went to play basketball with Wakka. I'll be back soon. Call me if you need anything.
I nodded my head and sat up in the bed, stretching out my arms above me. I yawned and shook my head, waking myself up. Before I could get up from my bed, my phone started to ring.
Maybe it was Tidus, telling me he is on his way back. I smiled and picked up the phone from the night stand. It was a number I didn't recognize, but I pressed the green call button anyway, answering it.
"Hello Yuna." I could recognize that eerie voice anywhere. My heart dropped and my face flushed with panic. "I hope you didn't forget about me amidst all the commotion with your boyfriend's brother."
"How could I, Seymour?" I replied, earning me a chuckle from him. It was like nails to a chalkboard to hear any expression of happiness from him. Especially when it was at someone else's expense.
"Valid." He began. "So your boyfriend moves in to leave you unprotected. He isn't with you now."
My heart beat quickened, feeling as if it was just about to jump out of my chest. The fear was setting in causing nausea to set in my stomach.
"Yes he is. He's right beside me." I lied, hoping he'd believe me even though I knew he wouldn't.
"Don't lie to me, Yuna." He said, his voice monotone as usual if not evil. Emotionless even when he could hear my voice was full of it. "Don't panic now though, my love. I just wanted to ignite the fear with this call. I want you to know I'm always watching and moments like this I could strike. Be careful."
He warned me as if he was concerned for me. I set my phone back down on the night stand, my hand shaking with the fear and panic that just nestled itself inside of me.
As if Yevon was with me, Tidus walked in through my bedroom door. He smiled at me, but I could barely do the same back to him. He took notice immediately.
"What's wrong?" He asked, his tone filled with worry. Tidus walked over to me, taking my elbows into his hands.
I looked up at him and into his eyes. "I just got off the phone with Seymour. He knew I was alone."
Tidus sighed loudly, just as sick of Seymour as I was. "I'm surprised he didn't try anything."
"He said the call was to scare me. To set fear and paranoia inside of us." I replied, laying my head on his chest. "This is all so much. I'm constantly worrying now. First Seymour, then Shuyin with Rikku, then Seymour again, then Shuyin with Gippal and now Seymour once again."
I could feel myself become overwhelmed leading to a bit of dizziness. Tidus didn't notice right away. "It'll be okay, Yuna."
"Hm, no….it won't." My speech slurred, black spots filling my vision and my breath cutting short. Next thing I knew it. I was out cold.
Tonight was supposed to be fun. We all went out to eat and out dancing at this new club, but Tidus has to get jealous. I would never flirt with another guy, I think he was really drunk.
I'd never seen him this angry with me, I don't think he's ever really been too mad with me before. He ended storming off and I went after him, but lost him.
Here I am, walking alone on the sidewalk along the street. It was so empty and the dark alleys I walked past seemed to loom over me. I tried walking the closest to the street as I could, afraid of something or someone jumping out.
I started thinking of Seymour. This is the moment he was talking about. He told me to be careful and I wasn't thinking when I thought I could catch up with Tidus minutes after he left. I should've stayed with Wakka, Lulu, Gippal and Rikku. I'm so stupid.
"Oh Yuna…" A voice called out my name. It sounded remarkably like Seymour's. I spun around, looking in every direction, but saw no one. Must be my imagination.
Relief sat for a moment before I heard the voice again, but this time it sounded real. As if it was right behind me.
I felt a pair of hands creep onto my shoulder. I didn't turn around, but I could see the hands from my peripheral. Long nails, yellow crusted beneath them.
I felt hot breath on my ear. "I told you to be careful, Yuna, but here you are, alone and unprotected."
I shuddered, from the unwanted touching and breathing in my ear. "Tidus will be right back, he's right around the corner."
"I don't think so Yuna. From what I saw, he was pretty angry and not to mention, pretty drunk. He'll be easy to take out next."
"No, you got it all wrong. He IS coming back."
"Yuna, if he loved you so much, why would he leave you like this? I'm sure he heard you calling him, he wasn't too far ahead from you." Seymour said, his voice growing more and more evil.
I said nothing, knowing it wouldn't help my situation. We lost. Two against one and still lost.
"Before I make the decision to kill you or not, I'm going to have some fun with you first." He spoke again, gripping me by the shoulders and spinning me around to face him.
I grimaced afraid of what he mean't by that, though it was so clearly obvious. "No."
"Let's go, Yuna, Maybe you can change my mind as we go at it." He said, wrapping an arm around my waist and dragging me into the alley. "Remember this alley, Yuna? This is where it was supposed to happen the first time."
"No. No. NO!" I screamed, hoping someone could hear me. I clawed at his arm with my nails, but it didn't seem to inflict any pain on him. If anything it pleasured him, laughing at my inability to control the situation.
He was laughing at me as I pleaded for help. It was so late, there wasn't much chance anyone would be coming by. This is it. The moment I've been trying to avoid and protect myself from is here.
I gave it one more try. "TIDUS!"
"Tidus, oh Tidus please help me." I murmured, shaking my head from side to side.
"Yuna, Yuna. I'm right here." I heard a voice say to me. I realized then I was conscious, that it was only a dream. I could feel my hair sticking to my face from the sweat on my forehead.
"Tidus?" I said, opening my eyes and setting them on him. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him down to hug me. "What happened?"
"You passed out. I laid you on the bed, waiting for you to come back and then randomly you started saying my name."
"Oh." I said, sitting up and placing my hand on my forehead. I never felt so relieved.
"Usually I like when a woman says my name in bed, but this time is different." He joked and I punched him lightly on his chest, smiling.
"Not funny." I said, giggling softly. He took my head into his hand and stared me in the eyes.
"But for real though, you really worried me. There will be no talk about Seymour and I'm going to be with you at all times."
I smiled at him and nodded. "Okay."
Rikku's POV:
"Thanks for being here for me, Rik." Gippal said to me, cradling my head in his lap. He was running one of his hands through my hair.
"What would you expect me to do, Gip? Leave you behind?" I began, looking up at him. "I don't think that's possible anymore even if you are a big jerk."
I smiled at him and he chuckled. "I am big jerk, I should've listened to you."
"I could've told you that days ago." I teased. He shook his head, laughing at me. He leaned down, hugging me. He leaned back after, looking me in the eyes.
"You're amazing, you know that? Wait, don't answer that. I already know what you'd say."
I giggled and nodded up at him. "You know me too well."
He nodded and his expression turned solemn, serious. I took notice, and tilted my head in confusion. "What's up?"
He looked down at me and took a deep breath before saying something. "Rikku."
It wasn't often that he said my full name. No more jokes, he was serious with what he was about to say. "Gippal, you're scaring me now with all your seriousness."
He laughed for a moment. "You won't be scared once I say it."
"Say what?"
"Well that…I love you." He said softly, with a hopeful look in his eyes. I know Gippal isn't the type of guy that says those three words very often, so I could imagine that it was hard for him to say.
A big smile broke out on my face. "I love you too."
I sat up and jumped into his lap, wrapping my arms around his neck. He was grinning like crazy and planted a kiss on my lips.
I withdrew from the kiss for a moment. "I've been waiting for this."
He smiled and I began kissing him again.
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Yuna is sleeping on my chest, cuddled up against me. She looked so adorable, I wish she could see how much she did right now. She says she doesn't like me watching her as she sleeps, but that's only because she doesn't see what I see.
I smiled and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. Yuna never makes it through movies, she always ends up falling asleep on me.
I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket. I shifted slowly and carefully and slid my phone out of my pocket.
I had a text message. It read:
Can we meet up sometime? We should talk.
Wow, I never expected that one.
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Or should you give them equal attention?
- Career over dating - forget about datingVote A
- Both equalVote B
Most Helpful Girl
i dont see why people m, able such a big deal out of putting either on hold. just go about your life and if you meet someone get to know them and see them as often as you can and want to. if you end up not having enough time for them or they for yo then you'll move on., but there's no need to stop it before it starts.
i think if someone really likes you then they'd rather be with you than not. A working person still has some free time. you rioter want top spend that with someone or you dont. i think though if you want too really want to you wot need to ponder if you should or should not.
waiting doesn't save time in the long run bc you'll like;y end up breaking up sand looking rather than guests establishing a healthy relationship. bc your relationships are only going to be as successful as you are wise. hard to gain wisdom without experience. in addition thinking relationships and work after enemies will put you in a very dam, aging mind set.
healthy relationships compliment your life,. not obstruct it.
playing games wastes time no matter what you're doing, but if were talking adult respectful honest open communication relationships, there should be nothing to fear.
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Well. my honest opinion is yes, career should be put before dating, love, marriage, relationships. Why? yes I have my logical reasons as well:
1. Money and having a stable career is very important and to me more important than having a good social life, like dating, relationships, marriage etc. I am not saying these things are not important but then money and career are more important than this, because it's fine it's fine if you don't have a woman in your life, it's fine if you don't have a soul mate, or your lover, it's fine if you never get married you can still live your life successfully and manage everything.
2. From point 1... However if you have a very good social life, you have your love, you are married to the most wonderful woman on earth, but you don't have enough money to manage things, your career is unstable then what's the point? will your woman be happy? No, she won't be. There is no point is dating or having any relationships if you don't have money or if you are not having a stable career. Hence the reverse is not possible
3. Hence having more than enough money and a stable career is much more important than just dating, or having romantic relationships or any sort of relationships.
4. However if you can have both in your life then there is nothing like it.
5. Please don't misunderstand me, I am not saying that one must live their life only money and career. No, money isn't everything, but money is important, a stable career is important. That's what I mean.
Yes, my answer is one should put their career before relationships, dating. This is only my subjective view.00|00|0


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South Africa's leading bond origination company, ooba, has seen a 55% increase in the value of approved loans from April to September this year, with a 21% surge from August to September alone.
"We continue to see a marked improvement in application volumes as well as increases in approval rates," says Saul Geffen, chief executive of ooba.
"ooba has recorded continued increases in the value of approved bonds for the past five months, and mid-month data points to a further 18% increase for October," continues Geffen. "If the 18% growth for October is achieved, it will mean an 84% growth in ooba's approved home loans since April."
The change in banks' lending criteria and the impact of the lower interest rates has resulted in an improvement in consumers purchasing ability. ooba has seen a surge in the value of approved bonds as improved affordability and sentiment translated into increased transaction volumes and approval rates.
There has also been an increase in average loan sizes as a result of the shift in banks lending criteria to lower deposit requirements, with all four big banks now offering 100% loans.
"One of the biggest drivers of a market recovery is bank lending and we have seen a marked increase in competitiveness between the banks," Geffen said.
"Banks are now targeting non-bank clients and rate concessions are becoming more aggressive. The improved appetite to lend will support the increased demand for property as transaction volumes continue to pick up." concludes Geffen.
The latest oobarometer stats reveal that the average purchase price growth among first-time buyers remains strong at 12.1% in June. This, together with the continued easing in lending criteria, is good news for potential homebuyers in South Africa.
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South African banks have loosened their lending criteria which has supported a revival in the property market and helped new buyers enter the market says South Africa's leading mortgage originator, ooba.
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I recently successfully attended the Hip and Knee Ward Discharge Clinic and I write to thank all stafffor the exemplary care that I have enjoyed over the last 30 months or so. Before surgery, I had two steroid injections and accompanying physiotherapy and hydrotherapy and after surgery I spent five days in Bay 10 in Ward E. At each point, from reception, through initial assessment by physiotherapists and treatment by the medical team, within every specialism and department, I was treated efficiently and effectively with great professionalism but also with respect, great consideration and understanding. Questions were answered, information supplied and helpful suggestions made. I never felt intimidated, lost, a nuisance or just another patient. On Ward E, Bay10, I watched staff and listened to the experiences of fellow patients. We received care of the highest quality. Although staff were clearly working hard, nothing was too much trouble. People worked as a team, covering each other as necessary, helping out when needed. Every member of staff was committed to doing their job contentiously: cleaners; nurses; allied professionals and, while I saw little if anything of administrators and managers, they too must have been working effectively to create the healing environment in which aiding the patient to get better was everybody's goal. I asked staff what it was like to work at NOC and they said that it was like working in a family. What higher praise can there be for a hospital as an employer? I am not naïve enough to believe that nothing ever goes wrong in the NOC or that staff never encounter difficulties and frustrations in their work. What I can say is that staff never in my presence let such concerns get in the way of caring for patients with skill, patience and compassion. I am still on the road to recovery, pursuing my exercises and with at least another session with a physiotherapist to come. I am immensely grateful for all the time, money and expertise that has been invested in my treatment and to have met so many professionals committed to using their great skill to help improve people's lives.
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WP 3.5 is going to be different. Just Google for "WordPress 3.5 change" to see the numerous posts on this topic.
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- Twenty Twelve is the default theme, although the support threads still show some problems with it.
- The color picker is new.
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Will Not Cruise with Norwegian Again..: Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review by AV93
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Will Not Cruise with Norwegian Again..
Destination: Bermuda
Embarkation: Boston
Every night on the cruise they would have musical entertainment in the common area on the ship, and every night it was the same two country singers and nothing but senior citizens in the audience. Besides not being able to eat my entire time being on the ship, there was nothing to do. My boyfriend and I were outside playing ping pong at 6 pm and a staff member came up to us, took our paddles and locked everything up. Yes Thats Right! All outdoor activities (checkers, chess, ping pong, shuffleboard, basketball, etc.) close at 6 PM!!!! i couldnt believe it! and the arcade is cool but once you start to win too many games it will cheat and take your money and its about 1.50 per game, and no you don't get extra lives.
ON TOP OF EVERYTHING ELSE! coming back was 2 1/2 days and arriving only took 1 day and a half which made the trip feel extremely long. A lot of activites they had planned for certain nights didn't happen because people from Boston wanted to watch the RED SOX game so they wanted to accommodate all of them.
Last but not least, disembarkation, they said we would be arriving around 7 in the morning and able to leave the ship at 8:30 if we please and of course that didn't go well, We didnt get off the boat until about 9:30 or 9:45 and I was so thankful to be off that ship and in the USA. I'm sure many of the older people on the ship enjoyed it, but I didn't and will be cruising with Royal Caribbean from now on or maybe not cruise at all. I lost 5 lbs on this trip. Im so done with Norwegian. Less
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This is a space for anyone to add tripos question numerical answers. Please only enter bottom line answers, not working out (I know worked answers wouldn't be cheating, but I don't trust the University to think that way). Feel free to replace an entry if you're sure your answer is right.
I have created links for all the triposes listed on wikipedia, but I have not set up the subpages. It is not hard to make them. If you need to see how I've done it, just go on one of the natsci pages that I did do, and go to edit (eg. Natural Sciences, IB Physics A, 2005 paper 1).
- Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic Tripos
- Archaeology and Anthropology Tripos
- Architecture Tripos
- Chemical Engineering Tripos
- Classical Tripos
- Computer Science Tripos
- Economics Tripos
- Education Studies Tripos
- Engineering Tripos
- English Tripos
- Geography Tripos
- History Tripos
- History of Art Tripos
- Land Economy Tripos
- Law Tripos
- Linguistics Tripos
- Management Studies Tripos
- Manufacturing Engineering Tripos
- Mathematical Tripos
- Medical and Veterinary Sciences Tripos
- Modern and Medieval Languages Tripos
- Music Tripos
- Natural Sciences Tripos
- Oriental Studies Tripos
- Philosophy Tripos
- Social and Political Sciences Tripos
- Theological and Religious Studies Tripos