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Tidbits From TNT Sunday Morning
JHargr13: You looked at Oanda this AM??? Showing froze at 1122.10... In three years it has NEVER frozen that low, always 1165/1166... Something may be up in denmark..
Greenstream: Will be interesting when Markets open again too.
TBarts: Jhargr13. It has been that way a week now
JHargr13: Tbarts: It has been low, but all three numbers have not been that for a week... They were frozen at 1600 hours yesterday afternoon... An did their normal week end freeze at the 1122.10 not the 1165/1166 they have done for the last three years... Look at the graph if you don't believe me...
Oanda weekend freeze since July 28- July 28 - 1165, Aug 1 - 1167, Aug 8 - 1165, Aug 15 - 1166 and Aug 22 - 1122... Something is up or down which ever you want to call it...
Iko Ward: JHargr, you are correct. Forex ended the week at 1122.1. Tonight around 8PM EST we'll get the latest poll and see what's up.
Greentree: This shows 1122. http://www.forex.tradingcharts.com/quotes/index.php?sym=usdiqd&Submit=
Iko ward: Greentree …That's what I use
Iko ward: BTW, for those of you uncomfortable with FOREX, OANDA is a very good platform and consistently up to the minute. http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
Greentree: Iko - is there a typical schedule for polling?
Iko Ward: greentree...you can count on Sunday evening around 8PM EST, also a little after 7AM EST, and also 11AM EST….. The morning times are Monday through Friday…. And also 8PM EST Monday through Friday
GolferIAm: I've come to grips with the roller coaster ride we all have endured from 11 years to less than 2 months. It hasn't been fun and, in some cases, it has been costly.
We all want the RV to happen, NOW, because we all realize we can make our personal lives and other lives at least a little bit better than it is not to mention the improvement it means for Iraq.
And, how many times have we heard Tony say, "It isn't about us."? Too, many. We've had our hopes raised only to have them dashed. As hard as it is to endure IT not happening, it may be just as hard not knowing why it hasn't happened.
Every week, hell, every day, we read and/or hear of some speculation it hasn't happened for this or that reason or that it won't happen until this or that event happens. We put some degree of "trust" into those words because of who wrote/said them and feel betrayed when we are disappointed...again and again. Even Tony keeps saying everything is done except the waiting.
Here's what I think. Everything is done that is required for it happen. Everyone is in agreement and singing "Kumbiya"...however that is spelled. I believe that.
But what we haven't come to REALLY grasp is how big and complex this event is.
Think about it. How many nations are involved and how many agencies within each of those countries are there? How many agencies are there that represent the common good of all the nations?
Some countries are bigger and/or richer than others. Some are more influential than others. Some have bigger needs than others. The point remains they all matter.
At some point during the process they all agree with everything and then at least one player thinks they can change the arrangement to improve their plight and the event is postponed. Everyone looks at the rationale and agrees and sets a new time...until, someone realizes that change actually changed their plight and the event is postponed again.
How many times have we seen this happen? Too many, in our minds for sure. But, to those players it is a now or never situation for them to improve the conditions in their country.
In the case were the change may have affected several countries or even the whole world, then the worldwide agencies get involved.
I agree with Tony when he says, THEY have to make sure they get this right, not only for Iraq's sake, but for everyone's. Fixing it later might not be an option.
So, could this iteration go on and on? Yes, but, I trust brighter minds than mine will prevail and determine the effect of the changes called for are too minimal to offset the gain by actually pulling the trigger. I don't think we, and even Tony, are in a position to determine where that point is.
The bottom line is that worrying about being disappointed or trying to determine when the event will happen is wasted time. Even constant habituating the chat room doesn't do any good. I rarely see any new information being discussed on how to improve our lot with our money after the event.
Being in the room at the magic moment or watching some news show or financial "ticker tape" doesn't help one bit. It is no better than knowing Tony will advise me very closely after the event happens. How does knowing up to 15 minutes earlier make you any more money? I don't think it does.
The cost of patrolling the chat room and other sites all day is far greater than any gain. I see anxiety, verbal fights, passing of information that might actually hurt someone else and probably health issues.
So, I am content with sitting (actually doing other things) by until THEY push the button and Tony tells me. I have my phone with me at all times. My plans have been checked and rechecked more than I can count.
Yes, out of habit, I will sneak into the room from time to time to see what is going on and check the forum to see if there is any new USEFUL information added. I have come to grips with the real world and discovered that treading water in the room is not healthy...for me.
You do what is best for you, but at least think about what I said and put all of it into perspective and make the best decision for you.
On another matter, I have seen far too often, comments about the dinar not being internationally traded or its extremely low exchange rate. These two terms are not mutually Inclusive. A high exchange rate is not required to be traded internationally. Just look at Vietnam with its extremely low exchange rate...it has been traded internationally for a long time. Being internationally traded is a political act.
When a currency is not traded internationally it is because the country's political or banking systems are not up to standards or the country has misbehaved. I know some countries have misbehaved, very badly even, and their currency is traded...so, it is a worldwide political decision to allow it into the club or not.
As for the rate, that is an economical issue. Just because a country has a low rate, even extremely low, doesn't mean they cannot conduct international business. All it means is they have to pay a lot in their own currency (even to meet the current cost of the goods/services) or conduct business in another currency.
In most cases I have seen, when a country trades in a different currency it is not because of its value but because they don't trust the political picture in that country and, therefore, its currency.
Iraq could be declared an internationally tradable currency without the RV. In an extremely less likely scenario, the exchange rate can be increased and the currency still not accepted internationally.
However, I DO think both will happen simultaneously...I just don't know when, so see the above discussion.
Martha: Before you say what happened to yesterday, understand that something very major did happen and somethings will come to light.
8/22/2015 was as I said the mother load of 8"s,7's and 5"s.It will not happen again for another nine years. It is multiples of 1's and 2's. numbers 11,and 22 are called master numbers and 22 being the ultimate. It represents a form of completion, leadership, to be able to control one's own destiny.
If we look back to 4/22 as being the actual RV we go forward to 7/22,the 3 months that Abadi was given to complete the money reform.
Now enter XMAS 7/25. The month of july astrological was quite mystical with the presence of the star of Bethlehem and the position of the planets and moons.
Now we come to 8/1 the NEW YEAR, the birth and rebirth of a nation, Iraq.It too G-d 6 days to create the world and on the seventh day he rested-8/7-8/8. 8/8 was professed as an alignment of the world-? the r/i but Iraq is still not quite ready so we add another week to 8/11,an anniversary for Abadi and the 8/14 a new moon, and 8/15.we are very close but not quite yet.
Now enters 8/21-8/22. Yesterday there is a guess of a pushed out date till 9/8 and you say what????
As usual know what you know. The headline was that Abadi was given 3 weeks to clean up the money aka cbi-well go backwards to 8/1 and there is your 3 weeks.
8/22 was a true completion of all the reforms, laws, and implementation to start. We still dont know about whether their people were paid yet but info is being kept very tight.
We are hearing rumblings of 8/24.Now timing enters. The resignation of the head of CBI was already done and no waiting period.
I have heard that this will be officially announced on 8/24 and his replacement announced on 8/28. The question now is if the markets will show the ISX changes or not or will it be 9/1.
On 8/28 there are a few more things to note in that the government will be paid at the new rate, this is the UN operational reporting date for 9/1as well.
I also have heard about another movement of assets on this day but treat as rumor. On 8/29 is the full moon-another completion for the month. Of course are we in this to 9/1? I HOPE NOT but then we will have to wait and see.
Personally, the month of September will definitely be one of unrest and confusion in the financial world. I think, that we have all learned how to plan for this scenario.
How far the bottom goes, no one really knows but it is a very necessary thing that needs to happen. It is an awaking to all that we need to change our ways. It is an year of debt forgiveness. Are we about to see some of that Magic? Only time will tell.
I hope I have explained it and you all understand. Now we just wait for our time to receive our blessing.
Grateful2: GM Martha: In addition to your accounts of September, going back to the 70's; Iraq has changed the values of its currency, in months of April and September.
So with that being said, and in keeping with the theme of the number 8, counting from September to April, there are 8 months.
Biblically, the number 8 represents (new beginnings). The number 9 represents (the fruit of the Spirit, or fruit bearing), also the number 4 represents (the earth or world) or 1. Earth 2. Wind 3. Fire 4.Water these 4 elements, consist with our planet that we live on, that produces and sustains life. See the book of Genesis.
So with that being said: the number 9=September, and the number 4=April.
Now since the people of Iraq are very much connected culturally to numerology, it is safe to say that; September could be our month, if they continue on the path of being consistant with history, and the UN Operational rate date of month changes.
Have a blessed day, and a spiritually prosperous life.
Martha, they were paid. The Ministry of Finance and Economy in the government of the Kurdistan region, on Sunday, it will begin today the distribution of the Ministry of Peshmerga salaries for the month of June.
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Devon Elizabeth took a plunge when she got together with Bradley Blankenmeyer to form their new band, Half Strangers. Elizabeth, a University of South Carolina grad who moved to Charleston in April of this year, had performed in a few bands but mainly as a solo singer-songwriter since graduating in 2009, even releasing a solo EP called The Loneliest Dream last year. And while she's had a strong run as a solo artist, there were things she missed about making music with a group. "I missed that creative process of a band," she says. "Having four or five people putting their souls into a song makes it a lot more dimensional."
So when she ended up in the same town with Blankenmeyer, a bassist whom she'd known in high school, the two decided that it was time to put a group together. "We'd been talking forever about doing a more Americana, country-type band, and when I moved down we said, 'Let's do this.'" Together, they found their three other bandmates — Michael Parks, Clifton McCallum, and Josh Beavers — through friends, friends-of-friends, and going to music shows. It's been a real bit of musical serendipity. "Brad came up with the name Half Strangers, and we didn't really think about it at the time, but it's kind of true, the way we know each other," Elizabeth says. "But everyone gets along really well, and they're all such nice, nice guys. I'm very lucky to be able to play with them, because not only are they nice, but they're very talented."
A lot of other people seem to feel that way too, as the fledgling group's very first gig was at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville this past June, which drew more than 80,000 fans. It's a far cry from the typical play-for-free evenings that many bands start out with. Half Strangers had only practiced together a few times before driving up to Tennessee to take the stage. "It was a good bonding experience but also good to kind of be shoved off the edge," says Elizabeth. "Things didn't go as smoothly as we'd have liked, but I think it's good to have that jarring, rip-the-Band-Aid-off first experience rather than play a bunch of local shows that no one comes to first. For us, at least, it was good."
After that, Half Strangers was able to come together and focus more strongly on recording a few songs and defining their sound, which is part Americana-country, part soul (that's Elizabeth's husky, feminine vocals), and part West Coast groove. Each of the bandmates comes from a varied musical background, giving Half Strangers a rich collection of traditions to draw from. Elizabeth sings and plays guitar. McCallum, the drummer, played indie rock and jazz, while Blankenmeyer is a skilled jazz and funk performer. Then there's Parks, who plays the violin, and the latest addition to the group, Beavers, who's now on lead guitar and might have the most varied background of all. "The first time I saw him [Beavers] play, he was in a three-piece thrash metal band. The second time I saw him, it was a solo show, and he was doing jazz standards finger-picking style — I was like, he can play anything!" Elizabeth says. "So he's definitely adding a lot to our arrangements."
As for Elizabeth, even though she's certainly a country music girl, she's got a thing for the funkier rhythms, too. "I always find my way back to a lot of Latin and soul from the '60s and '70s," she says. "Marvin Gaye, and there are a couple Brazilian guitarists that I look to. We're ready for some new stuff and looking forward to that Latin vibe coming out."
Half Strangers has so far released three songs, all of which are available to stream on their website. Of those three, all of which do a great job of showcasing the band's considerable talent, "White Dress" is the standout. It's hauntingly quiet and melodic, with a tender violin line and a simple, understated guitar presence. Elizabeth's vocals are passionate yet restrained, dipping from time to time almost into a whisper.
The group is working on recording a few more songs, and hope to have their first EP released some time in March. Other than that, they're planning on playing more shows locally and setting up a tour for next summer. "We're all really focused, and things have come together pretty quickly, and I think things will keep going pretty fast," Elizabeth says. "We'll hopefully start playing festivals and doing more once we get the EP out."


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In June, we took the celebrations of the new Design Hotels Book 2015 to Singapore, our Asia-Pacific headquarters. Held at the brand new flagship store of our partner Grafunkt at Millenia Walk, the event was well-attended by Singapore's creative class, along with friends from our neighbouring Asia-Pacific countries such as Taiwan and Australia and from the media including Buro 24/7 Singapore, Cubes, Lianhe Zaobao and Home & Décor among others. Among our list of the ten most influential designers and architects mentioned in the book, Suyong Joh from JOH and Company and WOHA Architects flew in specially for the event to share with us the background and inspiration behind some of their work, which among them included member hotels nest hotel, GLAD Hotel Yeouido and Alila Villas Uluwatu (Photos).
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This relates to my Inguinal Hernia Repair operation. It is 50 years since I have been I a hospital so had a little apprehension about what to expect as it was also my first visit to Leighton Hospital. I need not have worried, for having arrived early morning at the treatment centre I received nothing but outstanding and excellent care. Preoperative areas were pleasant, clean and manned by a very competent and sympathetic nursing staff who although very busy are well organised and proficient. A nice touch was the visit of my anaesthetist, and consultant who explained what was about to happen to me. This all contributed to a feeling of being in capable hands. Post op routines were all conducted smoothly and efficiently - thanks for the toast and tea. Unfortunately after the operation and despite drinking profuse amounts of tea, I had a delay in passing urine, so had to remain in a ward overnight. The ward staff were equally first class, fortunately my urine started to flow late evening and through the night (given the amount I drank) so was in a position to be discharged the next day. My operation was completely successful, I am back to all my usual activities without ill effect and have tiny scars due to the laparoscopic repair method used. There was little discomfort or pain afterwards and I am thank, and am extremely grateful for the excellent care and attention provided by all members of the medical staff. I am very happy therefore to recommend the Leighton Treatment centre and Hospital without reservation
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It's almost time! Can you guys believe it? I can't believe that Halloween is already here! This time next week, our littles will be trick or treated out, and it will all be over. We will be quickly moving on to Christmas, right?!?! For the next few months, it's gonna be all about the junk food! However, we have been checking out some ways to swap out the not so healthy foods for better choices, that are still yummy!
Coined 'America's Green Nutritionist', Kate Geagan, a frequent guest on morning news and talk shows, has helped millions of Americans fall in love with healthier, greener food choices that powerfully nourish their lives. An award-winning dietitian and the author of Go Green Get Lean: Trim Your Waistline with the Ultimate Low-Carbon Footprint Diet(Rodale), Kate helps families thrive in America's food landscape. Kate, who is also a mother of two, offers the following strategies to help your family survive the Halloween junk food frenzy and suggests insight to nutritional swapping.
1. Spell out HALLOWEEN and hand out healthy snack packs such as Earth's Best (Sesame Street) Organic Letter of the Day Vanilla Cookies. Candy won't crowd out the healthy foods if kids are intrigued with the tasty alphabet treat.
2. Who doesn't love a chocolate chip cookie? KIDSAFE Cookies are a perfect Halloween "treat" in its own little package.
3. Fill them up with healthy snacks first! Foods packed with fiber enriched whole grains like Elmo and Big Bird shapes of Crunchin' Crackers and Grahams in flavors of cinnamon, chedder and veggie digest slowly and provide your child with a steady stream of energy.
4. DELICIOUS drinks that are made from real fruit juice purees – perfect treat to go with any snack.
5. Hand out non-food treats to the trick-or-treaters that come to your door – fake vampire teeth, glo sticks or other fun Halloween goodies.
These are some great tips to swap out your kids candy for something a little bit better. It's not going to stop the candy train by any means, but maybe it can slow it down just a little bit. I am so ready for the holidays, and I feel even better about what's to come when I know that I can give my kids a treat that I can feel good about!


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Waterfalls of Starved Rock
This park blew my mind. It is completely obvious why there was a Native American presence here for so long. It is absolute paradise. The mini canyons seem to be endless, and they all seem to lead to a gorgeous waterfall. This is one of those places you could photograph your whole life, and never get bored. I certainly didn't, hiking about 12 hours without a break without even realizing it. Here are some examples, and more can be found in the Sacred Waterfalls Book.
Here is a view looking out from the cave behind the falls.
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Blazing my golden journey (1960-2010) : through the seed route : commemorative book
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Chin, H.F. (2010) Blazing my golden journey (1960-2010) : through the seed route : commemorative book 51 p.
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This commemorative book is a tribute to the fifty years of service and contribution to agriculture of Dr Chin Hoong Fong, Bioversity International Honorary Fellow and Professor Emeritus of the Universiti Putra Malaysia. The book highlights his observations and experiences as a highly respected teacher and an internationally renowned seed scientist. Professor Chin pioneered storage of recalcitrant seeds in 1970s and has served in numerous national and international committees, including the Board of Trustees of the International Board on Plant Genetic Resources (now Bioversity International) and the Committee of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.
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December 24th, 2005, 12:51 PM #1Once a year mushy post....
I just want to say that over the last three years I have gone from a green newbie to now embarking on a new career as an Affiliate Program Manager and I need to share that ABW and it's members have been a huge part of that growth. I have gone from being a hermit to being ready to take on the world.
Some of the people that have been instrumental in my growth and reblossoming are no longer at ABW, but they are still in my heart and are my friends. I want to publically acknowledge some of the great new friends and the influencers that have helped shape my current state of wellbeing Yeah, that sounds corny, but I *did* say this was going to be a mushy post!!!!!
He is the master of community, without this community, with the good and bad members, with the good and bad discussions, with the hotly contested topics, I would have never learned about parasiteware, adware and the good and bad sides of affiliate marketing. I would have never made the great friends I now have, I would have never met the people that challenge my brain. Having a place to discuss and debate this industry has been key in my personal and professional development. I appreciate that diverse opiniions and views are allowed (don't through eggs at me, I know some are not tolerated but in general there is a great deal of latitude ). Haiko, you have become a friend, and friends can disagree and debate and at the end of the day, they respect and support each other. I look forward to our continued friendship and future friendly debates ... It seems I attract people that love to debate
Gone but not forgotten! SandraR and I got off to a rocky start! But at the end of the day, we became friends and she is another person that challenges the brain to think of things in new and different ways. She taught me much in my early days, and our debates have become classic. She still challenges my brain and keeps me on my toes!
The quiet friend An inspiration and another person that challenges me to think outside of the box. A nice surprize to find you live so close, and it has been great to get to know you "in person" too. Even though I am moving far away, we still have a great friendship to build on.
I thought you were a dumpy, bald woodworking guy, mid 50's probably and was shocked to meet you in person and find a vibrant, inspiring young man with a unique personality. Talk about challenging my brain!!! You woke up parts of my brain that I thought were long gone. In the few short months we have been friends you have opened up new vistas to me and helped me see that all things are possible. Today is going to be a wonderful day.....
Shawn C and Robert G
Yes, I am including them in my mushy post. They are instrumental also in building my confidence to be where I am today. Shawn enabled me to meet in person the people that are now so important in my life, that I "met" here first, but that I have now met in real life. Robert gave me the confidence to reach out of my shell and put myself out there at his online event.
and finally, Billy Kay, the man, the myth, the legend
It seems my first PM from Billy Kay was in April of 2004, but it seems like we have known each other forever. An inspriration, someone that listens to me whether I am ranting or happy or sad, a person that works in his pajamas and lives life the way I would love to live life. Passionate about his son, his work, his lifestyle. Work hard and play hard. I am still trying to learn to do the play hard part....
Where ever the future goes, all of you helped get me there.
Whenever I ride high on life I worry about the other shoe dropping... this time I am not worried because it has been many years since I felt this great about my future and I know that the people that are around me now will be there if that next "bad thing" happens and will make sure I don't sink to the depths of despair I was in until recently. June 10, 2005 marked a huge change in my life and you are all a part of it.
I am looking forward to a new year for the first time in a very long time, let's rock in 2006!!!! I thank Haiko for giving me a place to meet the people that have become Team Loxly
December 24th, 2005, 12:57 PM #2
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Thanks Deb...
You're "family" - and that's what the holidays are all about
December 24th, 2005, 02:03 PM #3
Also forgot to mention how I first found ABW.... David Cusimano's forum here is what first brought me here and years ago when I met Shawn C I asked him where I should go to learn about Affiliate Marketing and without hesitation he said ABestWeb. Through the years that answer has never changed.....
My New Year's wish is for the powers in the Aff Marketing community to pull together and work together even more as a team....
December 24th, 2005, 04:00 PM #4
Deb, I've been here for 6 months or so and ABW has already become an integral part of my daily life. I can only imagine how much ABW might mean to you. Merry Christmas to you and the wonderful ABW family.
December 24th, 2005, 04:02 PM #5
That's beautiful, Deb.
December 24th, 2005, 04:14 PM #6
Hey Deb,
Merry Christmas to you and all at ABW. I feel very much the same about ABW ... it becomes the virtual family Haiko envisioned it to be very quickly. We learn much, learn to care about each other and learn that life in "the box" and in "the chair" doesn't have to be so lonely or isolated.
I know we will all share each others successes in 2006 and rally round those who are having a low point.
I've resisted posting my own "mushy" message ... glad you did though. :-)Peace,
Loving Everyone's Child Creates Magic
December 24th, 2005, 05:13 PM #7
Thanks Deb - I too am very glad we met and yes it was very much a bonus that we live in the same area. It was hard for me coming back to this area after a 10 year absense and meeting new friends, you have been an integral part of my healing process and learning how to live again. I also thank you for introducing me to your son - he has brought much peace, love and laughter back into my life. Merry Christmas and all the best with your bright new future!Heidi
December 26th, 2005, 12:35 AM #8
{{{{{{{{hugs to everyone}}}}}}}}}}}
For the first time in several years, I really did have a Merry Christmas. Surrounded by my family and my virtual family and friends.Deborah Carney
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my first day here. And LOXLY let me know this is right place for me to stay. I will come here often.
Emily in China
January 3rd, 2006, 10:12 PM #10
Welcome Emily Start reading and learningDeborah Carney
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January 3rd, 2006, 11:14 PM #11
Good things are happening, and will continue to - zero grey area!Continued Success,
The secret of success is constancy of purpose ~ Disraeli
January 3rd, 2006, 11:53 PM #12Originally Posted by Haiko de Poel, Jr.Deborah Carney
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ABW is really like a family. A circle of friends we may never meet, but the friendship, the help we give one another is for real.
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hello Loxly
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i am in the same shoes you where in a couple of years ago,
besides this site, are there any books or other litures that you found helpful. it is anyways nice to see a success story, as well as, seeing that person being grateful to those that help them get ahead.
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DigiTimes: Samsung May Experience Exynos Chip Shortages in 2013
If you've noticed that Samsung seems to rely less and less on its own chips this year, and adopting other chips from other chip makers, then you're not the only one. DigiTimes has done some investigations of their own, and it seems Samsung may be experiencing some Exynos chip shortages this year.
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In 2012, Samsung consumed more than 60 million in-house processors for in-house end products. In the first quarter of 2013, Samsung has adopted 25 million units of in-house processors and close to 70% were Exynos 4412 for high-end products. However, the firm may see a shortage of chipset supply in 2013 hence the total adoption may be flat compared to 2012, according to Digitimes Research.
I've always wondered why Samsung doesn't put Exynos chips in more of their products, and I'm not just talking about the high-end ones, where about 50% or more seem to be powered by Qualcomm chips this year. I'm also talking about their mid-range phones, and even the low-end ones like the Galaxy Ace line-up. If they really wanted to run their company like Apple, and make hardware as integrated as possible, then they'd be trying to use more and more of their components inside their phones.
However, I also suspect supply shortages are not the only reason Samsung has been having a hard time putting Exynos 5 Octa in its devices this year. Another reason would be that they haven't had integrated LTE so far, which has made Qualcomm chips an automatic purchase by OEM's in the past couple of years, for their US smartphones.
Exynos 5 Octa with LTE was promised by the end of the year, but there might also be a problem with designing and optimizing these chips which use the big.Little set-up. That, by default, makes the chip a little harder to make drivers for and to make it fully optimized for the device, so it knows exactly when it's the best time to use the low-end cores, or the high-end ones.
Hopefully, Samsung will manage to fix all three of these issues, so the history doesn't repeat itself with Exynos 6 chips next year. It would be a shame to let the opportunity of having their own chips in their own devices, slide away from them, and letting Qualcomm increase the competitive advantage of its chips, and get a larger market share.


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I wish you could see me now. I am over here clapping...I love this and your inspiration and especially seeing how the little character evolved. Your picture just makes me happy.
Jennifer, thanks so much! Your comment means a lot to me. Not having posted in a while, I have doubts sometimes..... 'is this worth posting?', I ask myself.
So sweet. And I like that sketches of blue-footed bird.
That is one sweet booby! (0; Sorry, couldn't resist. But really, that little guys is so cute it hurts me! I'm thinking a book that that takes place on the Galapagos Islands with him as the protagonist! It just has to be!!! Oh, and you certainly have your painting muscles well toned!
Thank you, Martina!
heehee, thanks Linda! I'll need to work on some iguana concept sketches. If it's set on the Galapagos, there must be iguanas! I'll need to get my writing muscles in much better shape.
Awwwwwwwww!!! I would never leave you behind! Poor thing. Come live with me. I shall put on my blue suede shoes, and we will dance 'til the cows come home.
He's adorable! Just watched The Big Year, and the blue footed booby was one of the prize sightings. See? He's a star! :)
It's a Blue-Footed Booby!! Yay! He's so cute!!
That's wonderful Angela! I just love his big blue feet... great reference to paint from too... such a vibrant blue! :)
So sweet
Looks like you're off to a great start. Love this character.
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This could be one of the biggest stories in the history of humanity, but the first self-learning agent received little publicity from the mainstream media.
Scientists with Google have created the program "Agent," which has already learned how to play dozens of different computer games, a first in the world of artificial intelligence.
The research was conducted by a British company called DeepMind, who was purchased by Google last year for £400m.
"This is the first significant rung of the ladder towards proving a general learning system can work. It can work on a challenging task that even humans find difficult. It's the very first baby step towards that grander goal … but an important one," Demis Hassabis, the company's founder said.
"With Deep Blue, it was team of programmers and grand masters that distilled the knowledge into a program. We've built algorithms that learn from the ground up," he said.
A recent study published in the journal Nature, found that the agent performed at 75% or better than a professional game tester would on half of the games tested.
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As an RN, I'm sure you got into your profession to make a real difference in the world. Not to mention that it is a very well-paying and steady Career. You have the ability to make a real difference in people's lives on a daily basis and earn a decent Income while doing it. Most people spend their entire lives looking to find something that bridges both a fulfilling career and profitable one as well. If you have been in the profession for a while, you may have noticed that the RN landscape is changing as a whole.
"Cutbacks Are Everywhere…"
As you are aware we live in a time where we all have to do more with less. Everywhere we look in society we are seeing more and more cut backs, ways to save and even cutting corners. In some profession I can see this not being such a big deal but, as an employed registered nurse how is this possible and to maintain the same level of care for your patient with this happening. Regardless of cutbacks, there is a level of care that needs to be provided and maintained.
Did you know that by 2030 23% of the Canadian population is going to be over the age of 65 and we are going to need RN's more than ever. An even more staggering figure is that 89% of those seniors would prefer to age at home and approximately 85% of seniors will need long-term care services in their life time. With cut backs on the rise from government run facilities, assisted living and Retirement homes. There is a major healthcare crisis and it's coming in our lifetime. Will you be ready for it?
Are you familiar with the Homecare industry?
As the demand for homecare has steadily risen over the past 10 years and has no end in sights. The ability to provide acquit care through traditional means has all but, vanished. The level of care provided by the government and some private businesses is appalling. With limited coverage and poor training provided by these groups. This is leaving a huge gap in the market. There is a large portion of the Canadian population that will need homecare this year. That number is grow by 2.8% per year for the next 20+ years. Millions of Canadians will need at home health care services and not just the elderly. 30% of all homecare is for Canadians with disabilities such as sports injury, Parkinson's and so on.
What does this mean to you as an RN?
You as an RN are in a very unique position to help fill this much needed service.
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The demand for access to a successful franchise is very high. Home care franchisors are very selective of which franchise they choose to work with. We represent 2 of the major names in the home care franchising space and we would like to have a consultation with you to see if you are a good fit for this type of business. Prime Territories Are Available!
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As we're having a bit of race car day here at TopGear.com - check out the Lotus Evora Cup racer and Porsche 911 GT3 R for evidence - we thought we'd show you one of the coolest racing paintjobs we've seen in a long time.
This is the STP Ferrari 430 Scuderia from British outfit Chad Racing, and we want it. STP - an American fuel additive, since you ask - might not mean a whole lot to most people on these shores, but across the Atlantic it's one of the most iconic liveries in race history, mainly thanks to NASCAR legend Richard Petty.
Petty, the greatest stock car driver in history, won 200 races in his career, many in muscle cars sporting STP's classic blue-and-orange paintjob.
Graham Hill, Jim Clark and Mario Andretti have also raced in STP colours. Even cooler, STP is a sponsor of Richard Noble's 'Bloodhound' land speed record car, which aims to crack 1,000mph in 2011 or 2012.
Before then, we'll see this most excellent Scud racing in the GT3 category of the British GT championship in the hands of Daniel Brown and Chris Hyman.
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The boy came to Dr. Karen Harum suffering from a range of symptoms: Severe allergies, an abnormally small head, gastric problems, stunted growth and brain development.
He was tagged as �failure to thrive."
The boy came to Dr. Karen Harum suffering from a range of symptoms: Severe allergies, an abnormally small head, gastric problems, stunted growth and brain development.
He was tagged as �failure to thrive,� a label doctors use for children who don�t grow and develop like they should.
Harum, a local pediatrician who treats toxicity and development problems, performed tests and found high levels of toxic heavy metals, including mercury.
Many of Harum�s patients come to her afflicted with health problems linked to mercury exposure, but isolating it as the culprit is often difficult, she said.
�It�s an obscure problem that�s not always easy to get at,� Harum said.
That�s no surprise. Mercury has stumped scientists for decades.
The liquid, silver-hued and toxic metal has received renewed attention in Southeastern North Carolina since Titan America announced plans to build a cement plant in Castle Hayne.
Environmental groups and some local residents say mercury pollution from the plant could cause health problems in children � the kinds Harum sees in her patients � and harm local wildlife.
Opponents say introducing a new mercury source here is a backward step since the local environment already has mercury problems.
�These are things that are based on pretty strong scientific evidence developed by a lot of people,� said Stephen Skrabal, a University of North Carolina Wilmington chemistry professor who has studied mercury in the region. �In many ways, it seems you are piling on an area that already has concerns about mercury.�
Titan has applied to release up to 263 pounds of mercury each year. That amount is based on current regulations, but company officials say actual emissions wouldn�t be that high.
�We will meet any applicable current and future emission limits and very likely be under those standards,� said Bob Odom, general manager of Titan subsidiary Carolinas Cement Co. �In building one of the safest and cleanest cement plants in the world, we have taken a lot of measures to ensure environmental stewardship and public safety.�
Odom said the company takes the community�s concerns about mercury seriously. That�s why Titan hired Intertox, a scientific consulting firm, to evaluate the health risks of mercury emissions from the proposed plant, he said. That study�s results are expected soon.
Harum said current scientific knowledge makes it difficult to link mercury pollution in our region to health impacts, but we should still strive to reduce our exposure to mercury.
�The state of the science simply isn�t there to make this a clear-cut picture,� Harum said. �But what we do know is that mercury is one of the most neurotoxic agents known to man.�
Most people are exposed to mercury by eating contaminated fish, though the EPA says typical consumption habits don�t warrant health concerns.
But developing fetuses and young children are especially vulnerable to mercury poisoning since their brains and nervous system are still developing. Kathryn Mahaffey, formerly a top mercury researcher at the EPA, estimated in 2005 that �several hundred thousand� babies are born each year after being exposed to risky levels of mercury in the womb.
These risks have prompted mercury advisories in many states, including North Carolina.
State health officials warn women of child-bearing age and children to completely avoid eating fish with high mercury levels, including largemouth bass, king mackerel, tuna and 21 other kinds.
Many of these impaired fish are found in the waters of Southeastern North Carolina.
About 123 miles of rivers and streams and 82 miles of coastline in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick counties are considered impaired because of high mercury levels in certain fish species, according to the most recent state data, from 2006.
�This is pretty much the story for the whole coast,� said Jeff DeBerardinis, a state environmental biologist who samples mercury levels in fish. �The coastal area is extremely sensitive to mercury. Those bugs just love it.�
The �bugs� are bacteria that help transform mercury into methylmercury, a toxic form that accumulates in wildlife. Fish absorb methylmercury from eating plants or smaller organisms. Small fish are gobbled up by bigger fish, absorbing that mercury in their tissue.
The large fish that humans catch and eat end up with the highest mercury levels.
Coastal environments often contain the stew of bacteria, low-oxygen waters and rich organic matter that promotes methylmercury creation, said Jane Guentzel, a marine chemist at Coastal Carolina University. Guentzel�s research in South Carolina has found a strong correlation between mercury levels in fish and the amount of wetlands within a geographic area.
Here at home, Skrabal and a team of researchers at UNCW have spent several years studying mercury in the Cape Fear estuary. They found mercury concentrations comparable to other �moderately impacted� estuaries along the East Coast.
That doesn�t mean mercury isn�t a problem here, Skrabal said. Even trace amounts in the water � the equivalent of a few cents in a pile of trillion pennies � can magnify exponentially through food webs and reach potentially toxic levels in fish.
Skrabal said his research also indicates that rising sea levels could introduce more salt water and make our area an even better incubator for methylmercury.
Who do we blame for the mercury in our fish?
One easy target is the factories of Southeastern North Carolina.
From 2000 through 2007, industries in New Hanover and Brunswick counties released nearly 2,600 pounds of mercury into the air, according to data from the N.C. Division of Air Quality. Pender County has no industrial sources of mercury.
But while these local polluters likely contribute to the mercury problem, they are probably not the only contributor.
�People think mercury coming out of the end of the smokestack is deposited right away,� DeBerardinis said. �Sometimes it is, but that�s not always the case.
�You can�t really differentiate between a molecule of mercury that�s emitted in China and a molecule emitted in Raleigh.�
Indeed, scientists are still learning how weather, geography and other environmental variables contribute to what mercury does when it leaves a smokestack and, most importantly, where it might return to earth.
�It�s because of the extremely complex environmental behavior of mercury,� said David Krabbenhoft, a researcher for the U.S. Geological Survey who has studied mercury for more than 20 years. �It�s very reactive, and we don�t understand all the reactions.�
Various chemical forms of mercury emissions behave differently. Elemental mercury vapor from a smokestack can linger in the atmosphere for a year and travel thousands of miles before falling back to earth, Krabbenhoft said.
But industries also release more reactive forms of mercury that tend to deposit more locally, often within 100 miles of a pollution source.
�The form of the mercury that�s emitted from the stack will be the determining factor of how big the footprint will be from a source,� said Krabbenhoft, adding that a footprint is difficult to estimate without local data, which typically doesn�t exist.
Odom said Titan�s environmental consultant, EQM, is modeling the breakdown in mercury types in the plant�s emissions.
�When Intertox releases its report to the public that breakdown should be addressed,� he said.
While mercury ultimately is a global problem environmentalists warn that local impacts shouldn�t be ignored.
�You can�t look at mercury just as a global or a national problem,� said Jim Pew, an attorney for environmental law firm Earthjustice. �Mercury does tend to deposit locally.�
One case study is the Florida Everglades.
In the 1990s, fish and other wildlife in the expansive wetlands were discovered with high concentrations of methylmercury.
Those levels dropped about 85 percent between 1991 and 2000, according to 2005 paper authored by leading mercury researchers in Florida. The reason? Stringent regulations cut mercury emissions from nearby trash and medical waste incinerators by 90 percent.
While the researchers caution that the results may not translate perfectly to other regions, they conclude that �local atmospheric mercury emissions sources can contribute substantially to local contamination.�
There�s other evidence as well. A study co-sponsored by the EPA and published in 2006, found that the majority of mercury deposited at an Ohio research site were from nearby industries. About 70 percent were attributed to burning coal � the process used by coal-fired power plants, cement kilns and other industries.
But cutting local pollution to zero won�t solve the problem since mercury does have global reach. The solution is to cut emissions across the board, Guentzel said.
�Mercury coming out of the sky is a mixture from local, regional and global sources,� she said. �If we really want to reduce the amount of mercury that�s coming down in the rainfall, it�s important to control emissions at all three levels.�
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Titan America won�t be alone.
Southeastern North Carolina is already home to a number of industries
that release mercury into the air. Here�s a breakdown of annual mercury
emissions, in pounds, from the area�s top sources between 2003 and 2007.
Facility 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 Progress Energy - Sutton Plant 159.2 144.3 160.1 137.2 141.2 New Hanover County WASTEC 39.9 42.9 21 163 150.1 DAK Americas LLC 47.3 41.5 41 43.8 43.3 Elementis Chromium 23.8 23.2 24.3 24.1 24.3 EPCOR USA North Carolina LLC 20.3 14.2 19.8 18.3 17.2 Invista, S.a.r.l. 4.4 4.3 4.2 4.3 4.1
Source: N.C. Division of Air Quality


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Court Room Drama in Dorchester!!
8:05am 12th June 2014
He's described as one of the wittiest men who ever lived...
Tonight the famous trial of Oscar Wilde will be brought back to life in Dorchester in the historic courtroom at the Shire Hall (Thursday 12th June).
The play has been written by his grandson and is based on the original words spoken in court - when he was prosecuted for homosexuality.
Oscar Wilde visited Dorchester twice during the 1880's to give lectures and to meet Thomas Hardy.
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Update August 2017: My LipSense business is still rocking and rolling. I wrote this post when I first begun. I had no idea how fast my business would take off! Since I wrote this article, I've turned that side hustle into a full-time income. I feel incredibly blessed by what the business, and the leap of faith I took, has brought into my life.
(One caveat: this is not a get rich scheme. Success in a direct sales business requires work and the ability to work well with people, including leading a team. Right now I have 57 women on my team and I love it!)
Last month I did a series of posts on how to start a home business with your tax return. When I wrote that series, I had not begun my LipSense business. A lot has changed in just a couple of weeks!
While this blog isn't going to turn into a LipSense business site, I am going to share a bit today about why I decided to become a SeneGence International distributor to sell LipSense. I won't write about this topic again for a few months, so if you want to know more, contact me. 😉
First let me say that if you had told me a year ago that I would be doing direct sales as a side hustle, I would have laughed. While I respect the industry as a whole, I had not had success with it in the past. My mom was a Tupperware manager for years. She made great money, earned an exotic vacation, and we drove a Tupperware company car for years! I also have a few friends who are successful in direct sales.
UPDATE July 2017: Since I wrote this post, my blogging efforts have really slowed down. That's because my SeneGence/LipSense business has taken off. I have earned a car, have 45 women on my team, and have MORE than replaced my blogging income… and it's growing fast each month. And I LOVE it!!! If you want more information on these wonderful products, please comment or go to my Facebook group, LippyChic Beauty Boutique.
But I am not a salesperson. I'm a blogger. A writer. Someone who likes to hide behind her computer, type all the words, and communicate without, you know, actually having to TALK to anyone.
LipSense Business: Why I became a SeneGence distributor and how it's working for me
Firstly, I love the product. LipSense is awesome. It makes every woman look like she has supermodel lips. It's long-wearing (6-18 hours, but mine lasts even longer) while still feeling amazing on.
But, success in direct sales requires more than loving the product. I was involved with another company years ago whose product line I used and loved, and I still respect that company and think their products are among the very best available.
However, what I thought didn't matter.
In order to have success in direct sales, OTHER PEOPLE must love the product.
You must have a huge crowd of eager buyers in order to make money! That's the bottom line.
After years of reading and research into this industry, and networking with women in direct sales, I am absolutely convinced that the product and company must have several essential characteristics.
And I'm finding that women love LipSense. They are coming to me asking to buy it. As soon as they see it on, notice how well it wears, and experience how it doesn't smudge or kiss off, they want it! (See this video of me kissing my baby with bright red lips.)
When I read that my sponsor, Anna Newell Jones, had qualified for her company car in 4 months, I was floored. At the moment, I'm carless. I want that car!
My second reason for starting a LipSense business
My other motivation is not financial. It's deeply personal. As long-time readers of this blog know, I gave birth to a 27-weeker preemie 2 1/2 years ago. Thankfully, he is perfectly healthy. But the experience of that pregnancy, his birth and NICU stay traumatized me. I struggled with anger, grief… and then depression. While getting back to blogging, something I love to do, was very healing, I needed more.
Once the depression lifted, anxiety settled in. I began avoiding people and hiding. This is not the person I want to be. So I forced myself to start having dinner parties every couple of weeks at my home, even though it terrified me. I booked a spot at a large blogging conference across the country, something else I'm "doing scared".
Starting a LipSense business is forcing me to talk to people again. And I'm having so much fun! And even though I've only been at this for two weeks, I've already earned more than I do in two weeks with my blog.
Did you get that? Let me say it again in case you're scrolling.
Since starting my LipSense business two weeks ago, I've earned more than I do in two weeks with this blog.
This doesn't include sales commission from my team (growing fast!) – this is just straight up retail profit.
UPDATE June 2017: In my first full month (May) in the business, I earned enough money to pay my mortgage THREE times.
An interview with a LipSense distributor
Since I'm so new, I'm interviewing my sponsor, Anna Newell Jones. I've mentioned Anna here before because I reviewed her book. When Anna started talking about her new side hustle LipSense business, I couldn't believe it. Why would this successful photographer, blogger and author start slinging lipstick!?
Well, now I understand. 🙂 Here are Anna's answers to the same 4 questions I asked our other participants in the series.
How much money does it take to start a SeneGence/LipSense business?
It's $55/year. What I love most about this business is that there are no monthly minimums, no auto-ships, and no party requirements. You truly can spend as much or as little as you want.
Who is a LipSense business right for?
– Go-getters
– Someone who has skin/lips 😉 While the best seller & most popular product is the long-lasting liquid lipstick, LipSense, we also have insanely awesome skincare so there is SO much room for men to go super far in this business too.
(Carrie here: True story – I just learned that some military guys love our Icicle LipSense because it protects their lips from the harsh elements and prevents sunburn and chapping. It's a clear product so it won't make 'em look girly. I get a visual of a burly Marine applying it and giggle.)
– People who want to be business owners and who are willing to treat it like a business
– People who are willing to learn and work (this is not a get-rich-quick thing)
– People who have a positive outlook on things
– People who are committed to succeeding
– People that need/want a few extra hundred or more a month
– People who have some disposable income to put into building stock. While you don't have to have stock to do this business, think about it like this: If you went into Target you'd want to take the items home with you, you wouldn't want to pre-order it.
Who This Business Would Not be Good For
– People who are not willing to learn, to be open, to try new things and get out of their comfort zone
– Negative people
– Those with no disposable income
What's the income potential with a LipSense business?
It's pretty wild what's possible with this business. We can't make income claims but I can tell you that I personally know multiple people who are consistently making 5 and 6 figures PER MONTH and they've been with the company less than a year. There's also the opportunity to earn a car (a lease that SeneGence then reimburses you for) and trips! This year the trips are to Costa Rica and Disney World.
(Anne is being modest here and doesn't mention it, but she just qualified for the free trip to Costa Rica in January! I've got my eye on that myself, since my in-laws live in Costa and I've never been!)
What do you love most about your LipSense business Anna?
My husband recently lost his job. The daily financial stress of that situation has been relieved because of my Senegence income.
– I've been able to buy groceries for my family, stress free
– I've been able to build my savings back up
– I can fill up the gas tank
– We got a new vacuum!
– My commission checks have a comma in them!
– The total for my product sales alone is enough to pay for my mortgage 5x
– I got to pick out a new car that I earned and the company is paying for it! I've never had a new car so this still blows my mind! It makes me feel super spoiled!
(Note from Carrie: you can read Anna's story of how she earned that car in less than 5 months working the business part-time here. This is the post that made me take action. I emailed Anna and said, "You had me at car.")
– I feel better about myself than ever before. I've got a new confidence!
– I'm recognized for doing a good job!
(Note from Carrie: I believe that this recognition is a huge part of why women are drawn to the direct sales industry. Let's face it ladies, nobody praises us for putting a shine on the kitchen floor.)
Other, non-monetary benefits of my LipSense business:
– My Facebook feed is now full of beautiful women telling other beautiful women how amazing they look.
– I've never felt alone in this business. There is so much support and training that it's kind of mind-blowing.
– I've gotten to show my son what a strong business woman looks like! I love being that kind of role-model for him.
– While I love sharing our wedding photography business with my husband, it sure is nice to have something that's all my own. Something that I get to call all the shots on.
– I get to help other women become business owners and I get to see them feel supported and empowered. I'm changing other people's lives! I love helping and supporting small-businesses.
– I'm re-connecting with people that I had lost contact with
– I've gotten to feel proud of myself by getting out of my comfort zone
– I've actually spent less money on Amazon (Amazon-aholic much?) because I'm not "bored" or engaging in "stress" spending
– I have a whole new group of women friends! We support each other and we build each other
As I said, this blog isn't going to become a LipSense business blog. I won't be posting about SeneGence for a long time here. But if you're interested at all in learning why I, as an established blogger and internet marketer, decided to start a LipSense business, watch this short video I recorded recently.
That's it! I invite you to take a serious look if you need a side hustle or want a lip color product that is patented and better than other products on the market. You can learn more at my LippyChic Facebook page.


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If the Inquisitor sided with the templars: Elves continue to attack. Our strongest wards, our most cunning traps only slow them down, yet they panic. Corypheus warned us that we would face the Sentinels of Mythal's temple, and now we are at their doorstep. We have slain enough elves that they must know we will rip the Well of Sorrows from them. We must be the first true threat they have encountered since they began their long watch, thousands of years ago.
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If the Inquisitor sided with the mages: Elves ambushed us just when the Master said they would, five days into the Wilds. They move faster than any elf I've seen, and they know the forest like they were born of it. The ones who escape melt back into the shadows. They're strong, and they know no fear; every damn elf we cut down fights 'til the last.
The attacks have slowed since we doubled the watch. We've killed enough to make them pause. Corypheus says the elves call themselves "Sentinels." We were going over the plan for the final assault on their temple, and he told me the elves we're fighting are the last "true" priests of their Old Gods. Before I could stop myself, I asked how he knew. I felt like a damn fool the moment the words left my mouth, but the Master just looked at me, then opened his hand. A second later, that magic orb was floating over it.
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I left then, but I can't stop thinking about it. I'd swear there was regret in those last words. Wish I knew exactly what for.
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(Available from late April to the end of October (available on demand) - starts and ends in Istanbul, ( does not include any hotel stays or tours of Istanbul )
Day – 1- Istanbul to Trabzon - (B)
In the morning we will meet you at your Istanbul hotel, provide a transfer to Istanbul domestic airport and put you on a 1 hour 30 minute flight to Trabzon. Upon arrival you will be met by your tour guide and then you will visit to Sumela Monastery, Ataturk Mansion, Hagiasophia Museum
(Little about Sumela Monastery
It sits high up on the cliffs of mouth Mela, southeast of Trabzon. It was founded in the 4 th century by 2 Greek monks, Barnabas and Sophronius, who were guided to the site by an icon of a "black" image of the Virgn, allegedly painted by St. Luke. After their deaths, sumela became a place of pilgrimage. It was decorated with frescoes, and its treasures included priceless manuscripts and silver plates. The monastery was built several times -the ruins seen by today's visitors date largely 19 th century. In the Ottoman era, sumela enjoyed the protection of the sultans, but it was abandoned and badly damage during the War of independence. In recent years, extensive restoration has been carried out)
(Little about Trabzon
The earliest evidence of civilization in Trabzon dates from 7000 BC. Establishes as a Greek colony ( with Amasra and Sinop) the town benefited from its position on the bussy trade route between black sea and the Mediterranean. It grew quickly and was focal point for the Pontic kings. At the begriming of the 13 th century, the Comnene dynasty established a Byzantine with its capital at Trabzon. During the Comnnene era, the city gained a reputation as a beautiful, sophisticated cultural center. The Genoese and the Venetians came here to trade as Trabzon was the terminus of a northern branch of the Silk Route. In 1461 Trabzon fell under Ottoman rule. Overnight stay in Trabzon)
Day 2 - Trabzon to Ayder - (B/D)
After breakfast we will depart from Uzungol and drive to Ayder, on the way we will visit Tea and kiwi plantations, drive through firtina valley and visit Camlihemsin and Goksu Falls, then we will arrive in Ayder and check into our wooden hotel, and spend the night, Overnight stay in Ayder.
Day 3 - Ayder to Kars - (B/D)
After breakfast we will depart from Parhal and drive to Kars, after arrival we will check into our hotel, then in the afternoon we will visit the Medival city of Ani
Ani is a ruined and uninhabited medieval Armenian city-site situated in the Turkish province of Kars, beside the border with Armenia. It was once the capital of a medieval Armenian kingdom that covered much of present day Armenia and eastern Turkey.
A line of walls that encircled the entire city defended Ani. The most powerful defences were along the northern side of the city, the only part of the site not protected by rivers or ravines.
Overnight in Kars.
Day 4 - Kars to Dogubeyazit - (B/D)
After breakfast we will depart from Kars to drive to Dogubeyazit,
Dogubeyazit is Turkey's most eastern district, the border crossing to Iran. The town of Dogubeyazit is a settlement with a long history. After arrival we will check in the hotel, Overnight stay in Dogubeyazit
Overnight in Dogubeyazit.
Day 5 - Dogubeyazit to Van - (B/D)
After breakfast we will start the day exploring and visiting the Ishak Pasa Sarayi
The Ishak Pasha palace is an Ottoman-period palace whose construction was started in 1685 by Colak Abdi Pasha, the bey of Beyazit province. According to the inscription on its door, the Harem Section of the palace was completed by his grandson Ishak
The Palace is more of a complex than a palace; it is the second administrative campus after the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul and the most famous of the palaces built in recent decades.
The palace is built on a hill at the side of a mountain, It was the last large monumental structure in the Ottoman Empire from the "Lale Devri" period. It is one of the most distinguished and magnificent examples of the 18th century Ottoman architecture and is very valuable in terms of art history.
The Ishak Pasha Palace is a rare example of the historical Turkish palaces.
After our visit we will be on our way to Van, on the way we will stop at Muradiye falls, and places where you will get a good view of Mt. Ararat, Arrival in Van, check in the hotel,
Overnight in Van.
Day 6 - Van - (B/D)
Today we will go on a full day tour exploring Hosap Village and Akdamar island in Lake Van
Hosap Castle : is a large medieval castle in the village of Hosap, according to a local tradition, the hands of the architect who built this formidable stronghold were cut off so that he could not build another.
Akdamar Island is the second by size of four islands in Lake Van in the south of Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey, situated about 3 km from the shoreline. At the western end of the island a hard, grey, limestone cliff rises 80 m above the lake's level. The island declines to the east to a level site where a spring provides ample water. It is home to a tenth century Armenian church, known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Cross (915-921), and was the seat of an Armenian Catholics from 1116 to 1895.
Overnight in Van.
Day 7 - Van to Ankara- (B/D)
After breakfast, we will provide a transfer to Van Airport and put you on a 2 hour flight back to Ankara. Arriving in Ankara will be welcome to airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in Ankara.
Day 8 - Ankara to Cappadocia - (B/L)
Early in the morning we will start the day visiting the Museum of Anatolian Civilization, Mausoleum of Ataturk, then we will be on our way to Amasya, on the way we will visit Hattusas,
Anatolian Civilization Museum : is in two Ottoman buildings located near Ankara Castle, in the historical Atpazari district of Ankara. One of the buildings is Mahmut Pasa Bedesteni and the other is Kursunlu Han (inn, caravanserai).
The exhibits of gold, silver, glass, marble and bronze works date back as far as the second half of the first millennium BC. The coin collections, with examples ranging from the first minted money to modern times, represent the museum's rare cultural treasures.
Mauseleum of Ataturk : Anitkabir is the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. Evening time transfer to Cappadocia then check in your hotel
Day 9 - Cappadocia - (B/L)
Today will be spent walking through an underground city where ancient people once fled for their lives escaping the Arab invaders, wandering through Ihlara Gorge and spending time in an Anatolian village. As we will need to drive for awhile in order to reach our first destination, we will be starting out quite early this morning.
Sites you'll see today
*Underground City of Derinkuyu--You will gradually stroll your way down into the depths of the earth in this ancient underground city that has 18-20 floors as deep as 40 meters below the ground. Don't worry, you will only go down to the 8th floor. Cappadocia has around 36 underground cities. Archeologists date these back to the time of the Hittites which lived 4000 years ago.
*Ihlara Gorge will seem like an oasis in the middle of the Anatolian plain. Delve into the gorge and see the beautiful greenery as you follow the river. Around you will see ancient monasteries complete with pigeon holes cut into the cliffs by the monks. They used these pigeons as messengers to communicate with their monk friends!
*Traditional Anatolian villages--The head-scarved women out at work in the fields from sun up until sun-down, and the mustached, vest-wearing men hard at work playing cards in the coffee shops. You will get time to stroll in such a village and see the average Turkish villager at work...or play. Overnight in URGUP - Cappadocia -
Day 10 - Cappadocia - (B/L)
This day will be spent exploring the amazing sites of Cappadocia. (For those who have bought optional hot air ballooning tour of Cappadocia ) Very, very early in the morning we will wake up to take a hot air balloon ride over the area. After this we will come back to the hotel for breakfast and a rest before setting out in late morning to see the rest of the sites.
Sites you'll see today
*The World Heritage Site of Goreme Open-Air Museum --This is a cluster of rock cut Byzantine churches, chapels and monasteries which include some wonderful 11th and 12th century frescoes on the cave walls.
*Fairy Chimneys--These geological phenomenon have been shaped over millions of years. They were formed during volcanic eruptions in the region. Reaching at times 40 meters in height, they are conical in shape and have a "hat" top to them.
*Devrent Valley--This valley is know as "the pink valley" because of the color of it's soil. This is a lovely place to wander around and look at the magical rock formations indicative to Cappadocia, including the Fairy Chimneys.
*Uchisar Castle--Also called a fortress, this is actually a formation of two gigantic rocks surrounded by smaller rocks that together form a natural fortress with towers. These formations were inhabited during both the Byzantine and Ottoman times.
*We will also get the chance to visit local craftspeople and learn how they make dolls and create traditional pottery.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 11 - (B/L/D) - Cappadocia to Nemrut
After breakfast we will depart from Cappadocia, drive further east to Nemrut, after couple stops at unique places then we will have our lunch at a traditional restaurant, then on the way we will stop to and taste world's number one Maras ice cream, by early evening we will arrive in Kahta where we will spend the night. Overnight stay in Adiyaman.
Day 12 - (B/L/D) - Nemrut to Urfa
Very early in the morning we will start our day climbing up to the Nemrut Mountain, after parking our vehicle then we will hike up to the Nemrut Mountain, as the sun appears through
Ancient Statues and Heads of the Kings and Gods. We will have free time to explore this extra ordinary sites and take pictures.
We will drive down to Kahta and sites we will visit
Ruin of Arsemia, Cendere Bridge, Royal Tomb of Karakus :
Then we will depart from Adiyaman to Urfa and visit Ataturk Dam, after arrival we will visit Abrahams Cave and the Pools with holly fish swimming in it. After lunch time we will have free time to relax or explore. Urfa's Oriental Grand Bazaar. Overnight stay in Urfa.
Day 13 - (B) Urfa to Istanbul
After breakfast we will provide a transfer to Urfa airport ans put you on a 1 hour 30 minute flight back to Istanbul. After arrival we will transfer to your hotel and after check in, we can always give you a lift to Grand Bazaar so you can do your last minute shopping. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Prices are starting from 2185 Euros per person in a double, contact us to get a price quote for your dates
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* Centrally located charming hotels
* Meals mentioned on the itinerary (with B/L/D codes)
* Professional, English-speaking guides
* Entrance fees to sites
* Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Trabzon
* Domestic flight tickets from Van to Ankara
* Domestic flight tickets from Urfa to Istanbul
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