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This beautiful garden home has had a complete remodel. Located in a very quiet neighborhood, it has easy access to shopping, restaurants, freeways, Spring Training, the entire East Valley. New appliances, kitchenware, bedding, linens. Make this your Spring Training Headquarters as it is located with easy driving distance from all the East side parks! Access to the 60, 101 and 202 freeways is just moments away. ASU is 3.5 miles, Phoenix Sky Harbor is 9 miles. Downtown Scottsdale is an easy 15 min drive. Downtown Tempe is 10 min away. Private and secure backyard with putting green, balls and putters for the kids as well as adults!
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Born and raised in Tempe. Son of a former travel agent, I see the value in providing the very best experience I can for my guests. It all starts with their accommodations. Location is also extremely important. My 2 listings are within one block of each other, making it easy to gather larger groups of people. I do all the bookings, maintenance and care of both of my listings. When you have an issue, you talk to me and I will be the one that makes sure your stay is as trouble-free as possible. Please read my guest comments. My clients put it better than I could.
The Owner purchased this house in 2007
My units are centrally located in the East Valley. I also live in the area, so I don't say this without experience. Getting to ASU, Downtown Tempe, Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Apache Jct, Paradise Valley, all in 10-20 minutes makes this one of the most central Arizona locations.
First big impression was how clean the house was on our arrival. Dan Stone was a perfect landlord - friendly, helpful and took care of many details regarding the house. Anything we needed that was not at the house he brought over (such as a cooler for a picnic). The kids loved the putting course off the patio (as did the adults). Was a great family get-to-gether and would love to do it again in the future.
The house is everything you see in the pictures and more. Centrally located in Tempe, close to Shalimar Country Club, grocery store, spring training baseball, and many more activities and sightseeing. We use this home for our golf foursome and it works out fantastic. The owner does a great job of communicating and has a lot of information on site for resteraunts and activities as well and is only a phone call away if you need anything. I would highly recommend this home and owner if you are planning a trip to the Tempe area.
This house is wonderful! Along with another couple, we found it perfect for spending time together... and plenty of space to have some personal space, as well. It's location made it convenient for quick access to everywhere we went in the Phoenix area. It is spacious, clean, and very well equipped -- including laundry detergent! We loved the map on the wall... helping us to locate amenities (i.e. supermarket, etc)that were nearby -- and the labels on light switches! Dan was very easy to work with and we highly recommend this home!
We loved this house. We came for a family event in Tempe and stayed here with our children. It had everything we could possibly need, was very clean and comfortable. The owner goes above and beyond to make it a delightful place to stay. The kitchen is fully equipped, including tea and coffee. The washer and dryer were very welcome, and the owner even provided laundry soap. The master suite is very large and accommodating. There is so much space to spread out. There is also all kinds of information about things to do in the area and where stores and restaurants are located. The putting green is a fun bonus. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.
We have a group that has been renting properties in Tempe and surrounding area for 10 years now for an annual event at ASU. This has to be the most thought out and organized property we have ever rented. And the cleanest overall ever. Dan has thought of everything you would need in a rental that you just don't want to have to buy at the store when you arrive. His attention to detail is amazing, covering even the small things no one else even thinks about. Every light switch was labeled so no guessing. There is a board on the wall with a map of the area with all restaurants, stores, etc. perfectly labeled so no wondering about where in the immediate area anything is. We really loved that. And we all had a ball playing the three hole putting green in the back patio, and cooking on the nice grill. We pulled fresh oranges from the patio tree for breakfast, and they were so flavorful. And Dan was so easy to work with. If our event is in Tempe next year you can be sure that we will rent this property again. It was a beautiful and nice neighborhood and convenient to everything. Thanks Dan!!
We booked lovely home to spend Thanksgiving with our family of 6 adults and 4 small children. The house was equipped with everything we needed to cook a large holiday meal. The beds were comfortable,plenty of linens and a fun back yard for the little ones. The neighborhood was great for walking the young ones in strollers. Close to town to enjoy activies there. We would stay here again when in Tempe.
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|$125 + Tax
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Special events, Holiday, seasonal minimums may apply. Ironman is a flat rate and is the same for stays of 3-7 days. it includes the cleaning fee. Taxes are additional.
Deposit is required to confirm reservation. Full rental fee is due no later than 30 days prior to arrival. I only accept cash, personal, business or cashiers checks. Other conditions and restrictions may apply.


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Complaint Review: BB&T
BB&T Unfair overdraft fees Centreville Virginia
Then the strangest thing happened. I made a deposit of 400, I made sure the deposit was made before 2 so it would go through that day. I got my deposit slip, with the deposit date of the 30th. I then came home and checked, and printed out my account balance to make sure everything was ok, and i used excel spreadsheet, and everything should clear giving me an available balance of 15.43, which, right out of college is what my account looks like for a couple of days before I get paid. Anyway, on the 1st I printed out my account again, and was really shocked that my balance was -89.04. I printed that out to, and I still unsure how this math works out, but everything cleared in the order I expected it to, but there were two overdraft fees 1 for 70 and one for 35 dollars, what was really odd was that there was enough money in my account to pay for not only everything that I expected to clear my account but also 60 of the overdraft fees. So I asked about it, through email and I was told the following, the 400 was "deposited funds unavailable" so when two checks cleared the same day there wasn't enough to cover them, and the rest of the money cleared on the 31st. I immediately started fighting it and calling about it, trying to figure this out and stop it. I finally talked to someone who told me that if it is a non BB&T check, regardless of what time it was deposited it wouldn't clear until the next day. She also very quickly informed me that I was notified of the policy and that it was instituted because of changes with the federal government. She also informed me that there was nothing anyone could do about this, I could fill out a claim, but she basically told me that unless it was a banking error that I would not be refunded my money, and she kept talking about it like the government was making them do it. Also, while all of this was going on another 30 was taken out of my account because another 6 days had past, when I called to get this fee taken care of because I told them that i was not putting any more money in my account until this was settled, because I wasn't sure that I would still be banking with them and the representative said, I can fill out a claim but again it wont do you any good, we are required by the federal government to charge that fee.
When I filed the claim I was told that I would hear from them within 24 to 48 hours. I haven't herd from them yet, but there is a pending "deposit/credit" of 53. I really want to know the math it took to go from $135 (including the 30 overdraft fee for my account being overdrawn for more than 6 days) to $53. What I find frustrating as well is every other bank I bank at, which is Bank of American and Wachovia, I have a an issue with a overdraft fee, and each time, they have immediately credited my account with that fee when I stated that I had a problem with it. So honestly the customer services bit about the we can't do this because of government regulations aggravates me the most.
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Lock and door handles inside and outside
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Peach tree patent no. 919213 one unit with overnight lock 4 and 5/16ths mounting holes
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Stop in and check out the NEW B. Nektar taproom. Keeping with the modern-industrial feel and the family-style seating and luxurious barrel chairs, the NEW taproom has expanded! In addition to our world-famous mead, we also have cider and beer on tap! Let our knowledgeable bartenders introduce you to the exciting world of honey-based alcoholic beverages, or let them pour you a flight of your choosing.
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The B. Nektar Taproom will no longer accept gratuity effective July 16, 2015. The B. Nektar way has always involved following our own path and doing things not everyone else is doing. Since we think our employees rock and truly believe that all should receive a fair living wage, we found a cool way to combine our appreciation of both. By adopting a No-Tip policy and slightly increasing prices in the taproom, (c'mon, you saw that coming) we can create consistency and more stability for our employees. This increase covers what customers used to pay in tips and contributes to providing all of our employees with a fair living wage! Thank you for being a part of our revolution and we hope you all can love the journey as much as we do. Any additional questions please email firstname.lastname@example.com. Cheers!
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|Application number
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|Apr 19, 1988
|Filing date
|Jan 29, 1987
|Priority date
|Feb 6, 1986
|Fee status
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|Heinz Schmidt, Reinhard Schirbl, Otto Meusel
|Original Assignee
|Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (10), Non-Patent Citations (1), Referenced by (105), Classifications (11), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This invention relates to an electrical automation unit or automating assembly comprising a plurality of electrical signal processing modules removably attached to a module carrier in turn snapped onto a support bar.
In a known automation unit of this type described in Siemens List ST 51, 1984, pages 8 and 9, ten module plug-in locations on a module carrier are connected to each other via a bus line, the module carrier being snapped onto a standard support bar. In this automation unit, if only two input or output modules are required, the remaining module plug-in locations are empty and unused.
An object of the present invention is to provide an improved automation unit or automating assembly of the abovedescribed type.
Another, more particular, object of the present invention is to provide such an automating assembly with a simple and safe design whereby a reduced number of input and output modules can be used while minimizing the amount of ancillary equipment in the automating assembly.
An electrical automating assembly in accordance with the present invention comprises a support bar, a plurality of signal processing modules, and a plurality of modular module carriers removably attachable to the support bar. The modules are detachably fastenable to the module carriers, each of the module carriers being provided with a respective matching circuit. Plug connectors are provided on module carriers for electrically connecting each of the module carriers to adjacent module carriers. In addition, connections are provided for coupling external leads to the modules.
Each matching circuit is advantageously designed as a serial ring shift register interposed as an interface unit between the respective peripheral module and a bus interconnecting the various modules. The matching circuits permit parallel transfer of individual bits of binary information. With the matching circuits, a separate termination of the bus system is obviated.
An advantage of the present invention is that the number of module carriers connected to each other via the plug connections is no more than the number required for the coupling or mounting of the requisite number of input and output modules for the particular application.
Pursuant to another feature of the present invention, the module carriers each include a respective plug connector and a respective jack connector, one of those connectors being rigidly mounted to the respective module carrier while the other connector is connected to the matching circuit of the carrier via a flexible line. Preferably, the plug connector is rigidly mounted to the module carrier, while the jack connector is connected via the flexible line. In addition, each module carrier is advantageously provided with a pocket for holding the respective jack connector when that connector is disconnected. The pocket serves to prevent damage to the jack connector, while the connection of the jack to the matching circuit via the flexible line enables a limited motion of the individual input or output modules relative to each other without detrimental effects on the plug connections.
Pursuant to another feature of the present invention, external leads are coupled to the modules by means of a plurality of terminal blocks equal in number to the module carriers, each of the terminal blocks being detachably fastened to a respective module carrier. The terminal blocks and the modules are provided with jack contacts and plug contacts coacting therewith to establish electrical connection between the modules and respective terminal blocks upon attachment of the modules to the module carrier and the terminal blocks. The module carriers and the modules are provided with cofunctioning plug and jack contacts for establishing electrical contact between the modules upon attachment thereof to the module carriers and the terminal blocks. Pursuant to this feature of the invention, a module carrier may be removed or exchanged without having to detach the external wiring, the connections of the external wiring to the automating unit being made via the associated separate terminal block. In addition, it is to be noted that connections of the modules to each other are automatically formed upon insertion or attachment of the modules to the module carriers.
In accordance with yet another feature of the present invention, the modules and the module carriers are respectively provided with eccentric pins and insertion slots for facilitating attachment of the modules to the module carriers via a rotary motion. The eccentric pins cooperate with respective insertion slots during application of the rotary motion to tighten the pins in the respective slots.
Preferably, the terminal blocks are provided with crimp and/or snap-in connections between the lead wires and the jack terminals, so that internal connections and screw terminals are not necessary. In addition, it is possible to provide a module frame only with the number of jack terminals required in the individual application.
To minimize the size of the module carriers and/or the terminal blocks, it is advantageous to provide each terminal block with a movable mounting frame shiftable prior to the insertion or removal of a module from the respective terminal block and the associated module carrier. It is of further advantage if each mounting frame is movable into a tilted position transversely to the plug-in direction of the jack terminals of the respective terminal block. In addition, to ensure that the jack terminals of a terminal block are in the correct position with respect to each mounting frame of the terminal block when a module is inserted or attached, the mounting frame is detented in the operating position with the terminal block.
The attachment of the modules to the module carriers and associated terminal blocks via a rotary motion, implemented by means of the eccentric pins and the cooperating insertion slots, serves to prevent, in the event of extreme shocks, a motion of the parts connected to each other via the plug connections and additionally precludes contact failures.
The module carriers are each provided with hooks engageable with adjacent module carriers for limiting motion of the carriers in a direction parallel to the support bar upon attachment of the module carriers thereto. The hooks enable a snap-on procedure and permit a replacement of a module carrier even though it may be connected to the support bar between two flanking module carriers.
Pursuant to a particular feature of the present invention, each module carrier is provided with a spring element engageable with the support bar for automatically forming a ground connection through the support bar upon attachment of the module carrier thereto.
The module carriers may be provided with stepwise rotatable discs for indicating codes associated with the respective module carriers. These codes serve to prevent modules from being connected to the module carriers at incorrect points along the automating assembly. A notice can be provided on a module as to the position in which a coding disc must be disposed for connecting the module to the module carrier having the coding disc. The coding discs are set with the appropriate coding during installation of the automating assembly by an expert.
The modules may be provided with projecting collars and partitions and the module carriers and terminal blocks with corresponding recesses for receiving the collars and partitions during attachment of the modules to the module carriers and the terminal blocks. The mating collars and partitions, on the one hand, and the recesses, on the other hand, serve to prevent voltage leakage between the modules, the module carriers and the terminal blocks.
An automating assembly in accordance with the present invention advantageously includes a distributor component which is removably attachable to the support bar and operatively connectable to at least one of the module carriers for operatively coupling the module carriers to additional module carriers on another support bar. The distributor component is advantageously connectable to the support bar of the assembly.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a automating assembly in accordance with the present invention, with several input and output modules removed for purposes of clarity.
FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a module connected via a respective module carrier and a respective terminal block to a support bar shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of a module carrier illustrated in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a front elevational view similar to FIG. 3, showing the modular carrier of that drawing figure with a cover section removed.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line V--V in FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken through a terminal block illustrated in FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is a top view of a module coding disc attached to a module carrier in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an axial cross-sectional view taken through the coding disc of FIG. 7.
FIG. 9 is a front elevational view of a module carrier with a second embodiment of a terminal block in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the module carrier and terminal block of FIG. 9, showing a mounting frame of the terminal block in a swung-out position.
FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the terminal block and mounting frame of FIG. 9.
As illustrated in FIG. 1, an electrical automating assembly comprises a central control unit 1 and input and output modules 2, as well as module carriers 3 detachably fastened to a support bar 4 in a snap-lock fit. External wiring connections to the input and output modules 2 are implemented via terminal blocks 5 attached via screws 6 to respective module carriers 3. Modules 2 are removably fastenable to the module carriers 3 via a rotary or tilting motion, as indicated in FIG. 1.
As illustrated in FIGS. 3-5, each module carrier 3 comprises a main body portion 7 provided with a cover part 8 generally in the form of a plate. In order to provide a code or sign to ensure the attachment of modules 2 at proper locations along a row of module carriers 3, each module carrier is provided on its respective cover part 8 with a pair of coding discs or dials 9, the detailed structure of which discs is shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. Each module 2 is provided with a corresponding extension which cooperates with the coding dial in a key and lock manner to prevent the attachment of a module 2 to an inappropriate module carrier 3 or at an inappropriate position on a module carrier. In accordance with the embodiment illustrated in the drawing, two input and output signal processing modules 2 can be attached to each module carrier 3.
As shown in FIGS. 3-5, each module carrier 3 is provided on main body portion 7 with a circuit board 10 containing a matching circuit in the form of a integrated circuit (IC) 11. The matching circuit is a serial ring shift register interposed as an interface unit between the input/output modules 2 and a communication bus. The matching circuit allows parallel transfer of individual bits of binary information. The matching circuit obviates necessity of using a separate termination for the bus system.
On circuit board 10 of main body portion 7, jack strips 12 are provided for receiving plug contacts of the input and output modules 2 (not illustrated). For operatively coupling a pair of module carriers 3 to one another, each module carrier is provided with a plug strip 13 rigidly fastened to main body portion 7 and electrically connected to circuit board 10. In addition, each module carrier 3 is provided with a jack strip 15 electrically connected to matching circuit 11 via a flat flexible cable or line 14 coupled at a free end to jack strip 15 and at an anchored end to a terminal strip 17 on circuit board 10. Flexible cable 14 can be brought out laterally through an opening 18 in cover plate 8. In a connected state of a module carrier 3, jack strip 15 is connected to plug strip 13 of the immediately adjacent module carrier. In a disconnected state of module carrier 3, jack strip 15 is held in a pocket 16 in the associated carrier.
Each module carrier 3 is electrically connected to ground via a ground-contacting spring 20 (FIG. 5) protruding through a cutout 19 in main body portion 7 and engaging support bar 4. Ground-contacting spring 20 is conductively coupled to circuit board 10.
Each module carrier 3 is hung on support bar 4 by means of projection 21 (FIG. 5) and, upon tilting of the module carrier, is detented to the support bar by a spring-loaded latch 22 (FIG. 2). As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, projections 23 laterally protruding from main body part 7 module carrier 3 engage, upon a swinging in of the module carriers, support bar 4 in recesses 24 of the adjacent module carriers 3. Projections 23 and recesses 24 cooperate to hook module carriers 3 together to thereby prevent a shifting of the carriers relative to each other in the longitudinal direction defined by support bar 4. Projections or hooks 23 and recesses 24 are so designed that a module carrier can be interchanged without removing adjacent module carriers from support bar 4.
As illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, each terminal block 5, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a lower part or main body portion 25 and a cover part 26. Jack contacts 27 for forming an electrical connection to a pair of modules 2 are located in cover part 26 and rest on insulating spacers 32. Each jack contact 27 is electrically coupled to a respective connecting screw 29 or 31 via a respective ribbon conductor 28 or 30. Lower part 25 and cover part 26 of terminal block 5 are connected to one another via a snap-in coupling 33 and thereby hold the inserted contact elements 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31.
Terminal block 5 is designed, in accordance with particular applications, as a screw terminal, a plug terminal, a crimp terminal or other known terminal. The terminal block may remain at the point of installation in the event that the associated module carrier 3 is removed and fastening screw 6 is untightened. The external connecting lines coupled to screw terminals 29 and 31 need not be detached.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, each module is formed with a pivot pin 44 receivable into a corresponding slot 34 in a module carrier 3. Slots 34 end in the shape of semicircles while pivot pins 34 each have an eccentric formation 35 so that a rotating of a module 2 during attachment thereof to a respective module carrier results in a tightening between the module and the module carrier. Upon the rotary attachment motion, the module is secured to the module carrier 3 via an elongate screw 36. Modules 3 are provided with collars 37 and partitions 38 which protrude into corresponding slots or recesses 39 in module carrier 3 or in a terminal block 40 (a second embodiment) in order to avoid stray voltages.
As depicted in FIG. 1, the automating assembly may include a distributor module or component 41. With the intervention of distributor module 41, input and output modules (not shown) fastened to another support bar (not shown) can be controlled by and supplied with electrical power from central unit 1. Distributor component 41 is detachably fastened to support bar 4 in a snap-lock connection and is electrically coupled to modules 2 via a jack strip 42 linked to the plug strip 13 of an adjacent module carrier 3.
In an alternative embodiment of terminal block 5, illustrated in FIGS. 9-11, the terminal block has a lower part or body 46 with two mounting frames 47 in which jack contacts 48 (FIG. 11) are disposed. Jack contacts 48 are electrically or conductively connected to lead wires 49 by means of a crimp and/or snap-in connection. Lower part or body 46 has side walls 50 (FIGS. 10 and 11) formed with elongate recesses or slots 51 traversed by pivot pins 52 (FIG. 10) on mounting frames 47. Pivot pins 52 are inserted into guiding slots 51 via respective introducing slots 53. Lateral walls of mounting frames 47 are provided with guiding springs 54 insertable into respective guiding slots 55 on the inside of side walls 50, as shown in FIG. 10. To enable introduction of guiding springs 54 into guiding slots 55, the respective mounting frame 47 is positioned in an inclined orientation (as illustrated in FIG. 10) such that pivot pins 52 engage edges of guiding recesses 51 on a side of terminal block 5 opposite the module carrier 3. Mounting frame 47 is then swung in such a manner that guiding springs 54 are aligned with guiding slots 55 whereby mounting frame 47 can be shifted in a linear direction towards module carrier 3. Guiding springs 54 are provided on opposite sides with a pair of recesses or indentations 56 which receive respective detent dimples 57 provided in side walls 50 along the sides of slots 55. Detent dimples 57 engage in indentations 56 in a snap-lock fit owing to the formation of elongate cut-outs 58 in side walls 50 on opposite sides of each slot or recess 55.
In the embodiment of terminal block 5 depicted in FIGS. 9-11, external wires can be connected to module carriers 3 in a simple manner by the conventional crimp and/or snap-in technique. Mounting frame 47 is pushed out of lower part 46 of terminal block 5 until pivot pins 52 are arrested by the ends of guiding recesses 51. Thereupon mounting frame 47 is swung into the position shown in FIG. 10. The jack terminals are introduced into corresponding channels in mounting frame 47 and are detented therein. Lead wires 49 (FIG. 11) are bent at 90� angles whereupon mounting frame 47 can be returned to the operating position as described hereinabove.
An automating assembly in accordance with the present invention is completely modular and can therefore be varied in size depending on the required number of input and output modules 2. The corresponding number of module carriers are snapped onto support bar 4 and connected to each other via jack strips 15 and plug strips 13. It is not necessary to connect unused module carriers to the support bar.
Although the invention has been described in terms of particular embodiments and applications, one of ordinary skill in the art, in light of this teaching, can generate additional embodiments and modifications without departing from the spirit of or exceeding the scope of the claimed invention. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the descriptions and illustrations herein are proffered by way of example to facilitate comprehension of the invention and should not be construed to limit the scope thereof.
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|Jul 2, 1991
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|European Classification
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Stronger and Tackle (Vol. 55)
7.5-inch-ish scale
By: Bandai
$48.99+ Online
Well, I'm not dead. So there's that.
Bandai sort of has the market cornered on awesome toys. Kiwami Tamashii, Armor Plus, S.H. Figuarts and now MonsterArts, SoC, SRC—there's truly something there for everyone, regardless of whether your interest is in anime, kaiju, or tokusatsu.
A line of theirs I've recently become aware of is called Super Imaginative Chogokin, which is basically a line of tokusatsu figures (primarily Kamen Rider) centered on re-designs of classic and modern characters. Do these figures capture the essence of great tokusatsu, or do the re-designs fall flat on their collective faces? Let's find out!
Let's get this out of the way first. I've only just begun watching Kamen Rider Kuuga, so my knowledge of any Kamen Rider character is extremely limited and any poses for the figures are purely from either Kuuga or my own imagination. On to the box!
I dig the box. The large window on the front provides an excellent view of both figures and their accessories, and the back features the usual "check out this pose" extravaganza as well as the tons and tons of stuff at the bottom that I can't read. Standard Japanese fare.
Inside you'll find two trays. The first holds the figures and most of their accessories and the other has some additional armor pieces and scarf trails. Be prepared for an ordeal here. You will be dealing with no less than nine twist-ties PER FIGURE. Bandai was definitely making sure these guys weren't going anywhere but to the cash register.
You also get a small set of instructions that show you how to switch out the option parts like hands and armor. Like any good Japanese toy, you'll need the box to store all the extras that come with it, so it's good that the box doesn't suck.
Let's see dem toys.
Daaaaaaaaaamn. These figures look fantastic. The re-designs are absolutely phenomenal, bringing a much more modern and alien look to both characters. For some reason I'm reminded of a cross between the Casshern and Guyver movie costumes for Stronger. Cool stuff. You can get a better look at their original costumes by checking out this overview of the series. Some SICs just get some bumps in detail, but this guy got a full costume update.
The previous design for the helmet featured huge eyes and was so large it almost evoked more of a housefly image if not for the rhino beetle horns. The new version has a much more toned-down, streamlined look, more akin to the modern riders' helmets. The eyes are still large and fully detailed, but they don't jump out at you so much. The large shoulderpads are cast in clear red plastic and painted over with metallic silver, meaning in certain poses the exposed clear plastic will allow red light to show through. They also serve to maintain the bulk of the original costume without having to be represented by a solid mantle. The chest is also cast in clear red plastic and allows Stronger's signature S emblem to be seen behind.
The belt buckle seems to be cast in a mix of bright yellow and bright red clear plastics, which adds a lot of depth to the sunburst effect. You can see a similar technique done on the side of the belt, where the color fades from blue to green. It's a really beautiful effect that pictures don't do justice. His hands feature a very bright silver on the fingers, which breaks up the solid white of the gloves and, panel-lined, adds a great deal of depth and detail even in fisted poses. The metallic red featured on his shoulders runs down the length of his arms and legs and onto the gloves and boots. This is true for each set of hands, and really makes the design stand out.
The same high level of sculpted detail and paint are present on the back. A neat feature was the incorporation of the screws for the battery hatch into the design. Just above the screws on either side are sculpted screw-like details that make it seem like the hatch screws are just part of the costume. Nifty! Sure it doesn't fool anybody, but it they sure get the good try award. The boots are just as lovely as the gloves and at least in part give us the Chogokin out of this Super Imaginative Chogokin. Chogokin on a Bandai toy simply means part of the toy should be die-cast metal. I haven't given this toy the ol' in-out, in-out dirty molesty hands search, but I can tell that at least his feet are die-cast.
All in all, Stronger is an incredibly good-looking figure. Now onto the second half of the set, his Electro-Magnetic Wave Human sidekick, Tackle!
I'll be honest. Stronger is one gorgeous toy, but Tackle is the reason I bought the set. I don't buy many female figures because for some reason it makes me feel weird (which you can take to any Freudian psychiatrist you'd like), but as soon as I saw her design, I fell in love. Tackle's costume has seemingly made a smaller jump from classic to re-imagined, but it's still a significant one. Her cloth costume has been replaced with a more leathery look, her ladybug armor and helmet have been better incorporated into the suit, and even her body has changed into a slightly more militant, new age Bucky type of demeanor. The details are fantastic, and they managed to play down her costume to the point that she doesn't appear like a helpless damsel as she appears in the old one. She looks like she can kick some ass. Some have said they could see gears down in the clear bits of the helmet, but they're pretty difficult to make out on mine.
Her belt and skirt also look fantastic, with little rivets and a huge "T" dead center, the last thing that'll catch the light as her foot crashes down on your skull and knocks you into sweet oblivion. I love this figure because you can instantly imagine what her original design would have looked like even if you hadn't seen the show. She'd look like a Mouseketeer or Girl Scout or cadet of some sort, but upon re-design she retains all of those elements, but with a much harder edge. With the grimace on her face and her wide shoulders, she looks almost like a WWII soldier, all nerves and balls and full of unwavering conviction. Well done, Bandai.
I'll admit straight away that while there are a couple issues with the articulation, these things are some of the most poseable toys I've messed with in quite a while.
The figures have nearly identical articulation, but I'll count off Tackle's. We've got a ball and socket head, ball and socket neck, swivel-hinge-swivel scarf, ball and socket interior shoulders, swivel-hinged shoulders, swivel biceps, double-hinged elbows, swivel glove tops, swivel-hinged hands, ball torso, ball and socket hips, swivel thighs, double-hinged knees, swivel calf, swivel-hinged ankles, rocker ankles, and toe hinges. She had some very minor waist movement I think, but it's very tight and difficult to use with her skirt. The ankle rockers allow for very deep stances, perfect for really imposing or fatigued posing. Love it.
Stronger has very similar articulation save for hinges in the shoulder pads and a useless neck, which is nearly immobile because of the light-up gimmick. He has some very slight left to right movement, but it says clearly in the instructions not to try and move his head in any direction. Kenjitron posted a very simple mod on how to fix this and I will be performing this following the review. With NECA's Isaac Clarke from the first Dead Space game sporting a very dynamic ball and socket neck several years ago, it is a bit of a letdown to see newer, more advanced figures lacking this feature.
It's easy to get them into the Kuuga henshin pose. I don't know if it's always the same, but they both included that hand so I figured I'd imitate it.
Honestly they can achieve an incredibly dynamic range of poses. Out of everything I wanted to do there wasn't a single thing that restricted me aside from the aforementioned head problem on Stronger.
The extra hands combined with the range of motion does allow for some nice emotion to be brought through in posing. After finally getting to watch Marwencol with Katastrophik at the gentle prodding of Mr. Gimmick, I can easily see how important a certain hand or joint can be when trying to emote. Luckily, these figures can be posed quite naturally and are very fun to fiddle with. The only other issue I ran into was that the hinges in the hands can be hindered by the depth of the wrist socket, but if you don't clock the hands all the way in you can retain maximum poseability. Tackle also has a stuck upper left knee joint, which accounts for her leaning a bit during the review, but this seems to be a one-off error as I've seen no other reviews where this issue has been duplicated.
I can say that for those who are willing to try the neck mod, it really improves the personality of Stronger. I didn't want to take any pictures because you're not supposed to have to fix your own toys, but Kenjitron's tutorial has some nice "after" shots if you're interested.
I picked these figures up for 49 bucks from BBTS, which is the cheapest place I could find 'round these parts. For about 25 bucks apiece you get two really great figures with excellent poseability and a ton of accessories. Crap, did I not mention the accessories? This review needs more power!
Apparently Stronger was the first Kamen Rider to feature a unique look for his charged up mode. In addition to the ten extra hands, you also get new shoulder armor, chest piece, and faceplate which all feature new silver accents and really differentiate the two looks of the character. Both versions look really impressive, and while it would have been cool to see some slight sculpt difference between the pieces, I do think they look great. Also included is something that was never featured on the show—a facemask to turn Tackle's Rainbow Kids bike helmet into a fully-fledged badass Kamen Rider-lookin' deal. Sweet!
All the pieces have pretty straightforward removal and the sculpts underneath are fully detailed, from the cyborg internals of Stronger to Tackle's stern visage. Just swap the parts and you've got some pretty awesome new looks for your toys!
Stronger also has the light up gimmick mentioned all throughout the review:
Of course, it's very difficult to see under the harsh lights of the studio (which is really just a curved piece of poster board, two floodlights, and the occasional post-shoot cropping), but on the right you can see that in natural daylight the glow is still pretty bright. I'm not terribly fond of the removal of neck articulation–most people aren't going to want to cut their brand new toy up to add in an articulation point that should have been designed around in the first place—but at least the light-up feature works well.
Scale is kind of difficult to work out here. You could say that Stronger is a pretty big guy, which I think is pretty accurate to the character, and then he fits in scale-wise with your 7" Crysis or Riddick figures. However, that leaves Tackle being almost as tall as Riddick even if her helmet were removable. I'm thinking the scale is closer to 7.25 or 7.5", somewhere in the range of the older PlayArts figures.
If you know anything about Japanese toys, then you know a standard 5 or 6" figure can easily cost you 50 bucks. For 49 you get two 7+" figures with plenty of poseability, gimmicks, and accessories. These figures both are incredible durable. I never felt like I was going to break a post on a hand or pull off a hinge by being too rough. I'll give them a slight hit for the QC on Tackle's knee and the Stronger neck design, but on the whole these figures at the BBTS price are a really great deal.
Score Recap:
Aesthetics: 10
Articulation: 8
Value: 8
Overall: 8.7
Kamen Rider Stronger and Tackle may not have been on your radar if you weren't already a Kamen Rider or tokusatsu fan, but the Super Imaginative Chogokin line is a nice branch-out for Bandai into the world of highly-detailed, extremely poseable toys that don't have to mimic exactly what you see on the screen. If you're into tokusatsu, alien or armored designs, or just unique-looking and fun toys, you can't go wrong with Stronger and Tackle.
Thanks for reading and as always, it's just a toy. Open the darned thing.
3 Responses to Figure Review: Bandai S.I.C. Kamen Rider Stronger and Tackle
Good review!Had the same set just for Tackle,too!
Thanks! She's a pretty awesome little bug!
This looks like everything I like about toys. God bless our Japanese brethren.


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Shushkanova, Anastasia V.; Litvin, Yuriy A.
European Journal of Mineralogy Volume 20 Number 3 (2008), p. 349 - 355
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Experimental study of diamond nucleation and growth in pyrrhotite-carbon melts was carried out at 6.0-7.1 GPa. The PT-diagram of diamond crystallization was constructed, and we found that the PT boundary conditions of diamond formation are limited by the diamond-graphite equilibrium line and the PT curve of the pyrrhotite-carbon eutectics. The fields of diamond spontaneous nucleation and mass crystallization as well as of diamond-seeded growth were determined. Diamond nucleation density up to 1.8 × 105 grains in 1 mm3 and growth rate within the range of several mm/min to several μm/min were estimated. A possibility for formation of both monocrystalline and polycrystalline diamonds in the molten sulfide solvents was also demonstrated. Experimental data are in agreement with the melt-solution model of diamond formation in sulfide solvents of carbon. The experimental and literature data applied to the model of the mantle-derived diamond genesis demonstrate that sulfide melts with dissolved carbon are capable to form a limited mass of diamonds with specific mineralogical and physical properties.
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Cambrian Trailer (2005)
25 November 2005 60 mins
Dr. Yamagishi was expelled from an academic society because he had tried to make a human clone. Next theme of his study was a new human species Cambrian. He made himself a test target. However, he turned into a chunk of grotesque flesh, and it began to rape women by its tentacles.
Watch the official Cambrian 2005 trailer in HD below or find more Cambrian videos on Vidimovie.


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Nothing what so ever to do with houses but heh!!
mini-heatherpsk due in January…already done it twice before, which makes it worse as I know how Dr lead things are here!!!
Has anyone experienced having a baby here – if so what did you do about registering the birth? The FOC website says it is not a legal requirement to register it in the UK, only for birth cert and passport I guess.
If a child is born here to non-Spanish parents, does it still count as foreign? I guess (looking at the social security website) you register the birth here but does anyone know if it can also have a Spanish passport and if it is, is this a problem when the rest of the family have UK ones?
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The campaign had been shot in July by the world-renowned Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani who captured the energy and the talent of Alessandro Del Piero in a unique and active way.
In the images Alessandro wears a relaxed wool suit by TechMerino Z Zegna and kicks a wool ball made by Zegna Baruffa yarn.
The slogan used in the campaign "Natural Talent" perfectly embodies both the talent of Alessandro and the natural qualities of Merino wool that allows feeling comfortable whatever you are doing. The great return of wool in active sport is the proof of this.
Launched into Autumn/Winter media in print, iPad/tablet and online, from November 2014 the campaign will be in some of the most important magazines worldwide. Furthermore a mini reportage film of the backstage of the shoot will be on the screens of some of the most important international airlines. In the campaign, Del Piero expresses his personal vision on Merino wool, "When I wear Merino wool I feel comfortable, I feel right with myself, because I can do everything, I can go everywhere, it's great and I love it."
"As the global authority on wool, The Woolmark Company collaborates with some of the leading names in the global fashion and media industry to position Merino wool as a natural, luxury fibre. The Woolmark Company has chosen Alessandro Del Piero, one of the highest-level athletes, for a global collaboration to highlight the versatility of Merino wool and affirm its position in the sportswear industry as a high-performance fibre.
"Launched in December 2010 with Alessandro Benetton and Margherita Missoni, the Merino Wool. No Finer FeelingTM campaign is showing a new, younger generation of discerning consumers that Merino wool can deliver a better experience than any other fibre, in terms of natural performance, breathability and comfort. It establishes Merino as the fibre of choice for fine, contemporary fashion, and creates an expectation of the luxurious tactile experience of wearing Merino wool, sourced in Australia from the world-famous Merino sheep breed," says Fabrizio Servente, The Woolmark Company's Global Strategy Advisor.
"Australia has been producing most of the world's finest Merino wool for more than 200 years. The Woolmark Company, owned by Australia's 25,000 woolgrowers, and owners of the Woolmark symbol, one of the world's most recognised quality fibre brands, educates consumers about the versatility of Merino wool and its use in fine fashion, high-tech sports and casual wear. Natural talent always shines through and Alessandro Del Piero's natural talent and familiarity with Australia will help us bridge the gap in consumers' knowledge and demonstrate what happens when the world's best natural talent meets the world's finest natural fibre," says Rob Langtry, The Woolmark Company's Global Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer.
Read more on Alessandro Del Piero and The Woolmark Company at: www.merino.com/delpiero
Watch the behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot.
Note to the Editor
TECHMERINO - Natural High Performance Merino Wool
Lightweight and extremely soft, Techmerino is a natural high-performance fabric made with pure Merino wool that has been treated with special finishing techniques to ensure maximum comfort even in dynamic situations where the fit has to facilitate the utmost movement of the body.
Techmerino is highly breathable, facilitates the evaporation of water vapour and provides perfect thermo-regulation against both cold and heat, keeping the skin dry and the body temperature constant.
Techmerino is the result of the choice of the finest Merino wool and the working of the fibres using very innovative finishing techniques.


text: Angels is SPUMC's youth group for 2nd through 5th grade boys and girls. This group meets once a month, either at SPUMC or at another local site. The format of a typical Angels meeting includes: an opening prayer, review of last month's lesson & discussion, new bible verse & lesson, fun & engaging activity, discussion of today's lesson, closing prayer. Angel meetings will typically last about 90 minutes. These are NOT drop off events. Each child needs to be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years of age or older. If you would like more information please join the Angels e-mail list by contacting us at email@example.com or you may call the church office at (732) 458-2080.


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Nick Laird
Praise for Go Giants
"Easily his most accomplished [collection] to date….[Laird] gives everything of himself in a poetry as expansive and thought-provoking as his considered response to an infinitely complicated universe needs it to be. –The Guardian
"Displays an almost child-like wonder in the variety and slippage of language, alongside an adult sensibility of its boundless possibilities and dangers….Here are some of Laird's most successful and mature poems."—The Times


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Just the Beginning
- reviewed by Andree Farias Copyright Christianity Today International
- 2008 1 Nov
Disc One
- The Beginning
- Overture
- Peace and Favor Rest on Us
- Grateful People, Grateful Praise
- God Is a Healer
- God Is a Healer (reprise)
- I Am the One (Luke 17:11)
- Kurt Ministers
- Introduction
- I Believe God
- Right Time, Right Place
Disc Two
- My Shepherd (Psalm 23)
- Testimony
- Spiritual Makeover
- Great Jesus
- Blessed Be the Rock
- Blessed Be the Rock (reprise)
- Ten Thousand One Million
- Introducing Narcissus Hinton-Brown
- Don't Let Your Light Go Out
- We Exist to Give You Praise
The best way to evaluate a new Kurt Carr recording is to gauge its congregational effectiveness. The chart-topping psalmist has been recording albums since the early '90s, but it wasn't until 2000's
Since then, Carr's profile has been on the up and up. He put Byron Cage on the map with the song "The Presence of the Lord," was hired by Tramaine Hawkins and Bishop Paul S. Morton to produce their albums, founded his own music label imprint, and accepted ministry invitations from all over the world. Of late, he's even in talks with soul veterans Gladys Knight and Natalie Cole to possibly work on gospel albums of their own. Clearly, the demand for his songs is insatiable.
This hefty list of accomplishments sets the bar sky-high for
Simply doing church proves
Make no mistake: the arrangements and vocal talent on display are top-notch, but the intricacy and grandiloquence of it all beg the question: Can the little praise team in Indonesia ever hope to replicate them? How about that youth chorus in South Africa? Carr's most memorable compositions over the years were readily adaptable throughout the world, but the songs of


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ESP Games is an indie games developer based in Guildford in the UK. We are an extremely small studio, where terms such as 'offices', 'art budget' and 'recreational time' have little to no meaning.
However, what we lack in funding, manpower, professional financial advice, HR, QA and administration, we make up for in sheer determination. We're trying to make the best indie games out there.
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hey all,
we upgraded the servers, replaced the entire back end of the community boards, fixed a host of bugs, and are making great progress. If you find any bugs at all could you please let us know here.
Please be very clear about what the bug is. Also include a link or description if you can.
Please do NOT make idle chatter in this thread. I can not find all bugs by myself so if you find any, I would appreciate it if you let us know. Very much so...
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Strong language: Meet Angry Eric the Cockatoo - The world's most vulgar bird
Eric the cockatoo may look innocent enough, but his foul mouth has taken the internet by storm.
In a video uploaded to YouTube yesterday, the vulgar bird can seen interacting with a dog, who appears to want to play with the cockatoo.
The cheeky bird is perched on the top of a couch and starts a vulgar tirade against the dog, much to his Australian owner's amusement.
"F**king c**t," the bird says to the dog, before being scolded by his owner.
"Eric! Stop fighting with the dog," she can be heard saying.
Toning down his potty-mouth, Eric then dubs the dog 'stupid'.
The video has already gone viral, having been shared multiple times across YouTube on Facebook.
Eric's owner, Sharon Curle, originally posted the video, with the caption 'Oh, Eric... when will you clean up that dirty mouth of yours?'
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Guardians of Order, publisher of the A Game of Thrones Roleplaying Game, have officially announced their closure on their front page. Our condolences and best wishes to Mark MacKinnon, the founder of the company, who has had a hard road to travel these last months.
Part of the closure of the company includes the closing down of its forum. For those specifically interested in continuing discussion of the A Game of Thrones RPG (d20 PDF: PDF), an active fan forum can be found here.


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I have always been an avid reader and that hasn't changed over the years. From medieval chronicles to Shakespeare to J.K. Rowling to M.L. Rhodes to Maya Banks to Cassandra Clare. From books to comics to audiobooks, I've enjoyed them all.
Every now and again I'll enjoy a literary book, but for the most part I have been reading a wide variety of romance and young adult books. A niche has been gay romance books and gay erotica. Books in the "m/m genre" went from a guilty pleasure to a hobby with reviews for several major blogs, including Reviews by Jesse Wave and visits with fellow readers and 2 UK Meets.
Last year I took a little break from the genre, but now I'm back!
The goal of this website is to create a fun little corner to discuss everything related to (gay) romance books. Reviews will be a large part of this blog, but the main part. There are many reviewsites out there and be honest, I don't want to be just one of many.
This site will also focus on (in-depth) interviews, book news, events, contest/games, movies and whatever else I can think of.
I hope you enjoy the website!
Happy reading,
* Please note that English is not my native language. I will definitely try and catch the spelling and grammar errors, but some just slip by me.
** At the time I both study and work at the same time, so time is sometimes limited, especially around exam times. I'll do my best to keep the website updated regularly and announce when I don't have the time, but please be patient.


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Perkins Loans Explained
The U.S. Department of Education offers several loan programs to make an affordable education possible for everyone. The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides assistance to qualifying students who can demonstrate financial need and who are seeking a higher degree through an approved postsecondary school.
Perkins loans are known for their low fixed interest rates and manageable repayment terms. Perkins Loans allow in-need students to finance the rapidly rising costs of a higher education. Similar to other types of federal loans, Perkins Loans can be used to cover education-related expenses such as tuition, textbooks, and educational housing costs.
The federal government sponsors the Perkins loans program, and the allocation of loan funds. Perkins loan funds are disbursed for students directly to the education institutions themselves. The educational institution is responsible for matching a certain percentage of the funds. If you qualify for a Perkins loan, your lender will effectively be the school your are attending! Because the institution acts as a lender with match federal funds, the institution plays a role in the determination of funds. The institution has influence over loan amounts and criteria.
Who Can Get a Perkins Loan?
Perkins loans are designed for low-income students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or vocational program at an institution that participates in the Perkins Loan Program. Not every school offers Perkins loans to its students, so you should consult with the financial aid office to find our if the program is in place. Students who qualify for Perkins loans are able to demonstrate financial need.
In comparison to other federal loan programs, like the Direct PLUS and Stafford Loans, very few Perkins loans are issued to students each year. According to the New America Foundation, only $500,000 in new Perkins Loans were issued in 2014, with an average loan amount of $1,700. In comparison, approximately $8 million in new Stafford Subsidized Loans were issued to students.
Advantages of Perkins Loans
Anytime you can finance through low interest loans you are doing well for yourself. Perkins loans are so desirable because they have low fixed interest rates. Even if market interest rates increase, the rate you pay on Perkins loans will remain the same as long as you meet the conditions of borrowing.
Loan insurance is provided at no cost, so you won't be on the hook if you become disabled or die. Moreover, loan forgiveness programs do exist and are available for some individuals who commit to certain professions.
Repaying Perkins Loans
Borrowers are responsible for repaying a Perkins loan with an interest rate of 5 percent. The repayment period of a Perkins loan is 10 years. If borrowers make on time payments, there are no excess or misc. charges to consider. However, if you pay late or default on a Perkins loan, you will be charged late fees and collection fees.
After graduation borrowers can enjoy a nine month grace period before loan repayment beings on the loan. The same grace period applies if you drop out of school or leave for any other reason. If you are unable to start making payments at the end of the grace period you can apply for a deferment to postpone repayment temporarily.
How to Apply
Borrowers can apply for a Perkins loan by filling our the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The earlier you submit your application, the better chance you have of getting a Perkins loan. Like other federal student loans, Perkins funds are limited and awarded to borrowers on a first come, first served basis. If interested, you could browse private college loan products offer by privately financed banks as a supplement.


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Last day - March 4th
On Sunday Richard and I headed over to the hotel to pull together our final set of slides for the session and to work through exactly how we would run the workshop. Concerned that we might struggle to get a good debate going we ultimately generated 2 hours of content as slides and demos - for a 2.5 hour Workshop. This was clearly far too much if the folks in the room ended up engaged in the discussion - but we both felt we needed a "plan B" and in theory it would be easy enough to be flexible on the day.
We also decided to use pictures extensively in the slides and to avoid bullets lists for the bulk of the slides. This actually turned out rather easy to do thanks to http://search.live.com and is something we will likely both repeat in the future.
The final "plan" we came up with at 2:30am (!) on the Monday was:
- "Survey the audience "- Richard
- PPT: Introduction to SAAS - 30mins Richard
- What it is. High level impact on Enterprise and ISV releationship
- PPT/TALK: 3 view on SAAS
- Why should an ISV do it- 10mins Eric
- How can a hosters help make both successful - 10mins Will
- Why should an Ent do it- 10mins Richard
- NOTE: So far "all is good"
- DISCUSSION: 30mins All - Richard to kick off
- The challenge statement "Every ISV application should be delivered as on-demand."
- Foster a discussion of why people agree, why people do not agree
- PPT: Advertise Part 2 Eric
- Here about the Architectural impact on an ISVs solution
- As an ISV this is guidance and we need your validation
- As a customer you should know what to ask, what compromises there may be
- What MS and Industry is doing
- Outputs from Workshop
- PPT: Architectural Impact/Choices for an ISV - 10mins Eric
- DEMO: LitwareHR - 20mins Eric
- DISCUSSION: 10mins All - Eric to Kick off
- The challenge statement "I'm 100% bought into multi-tenancy - I see no problem with it"
- Capture the concerns expressed. Likely to includ
- PPT: What is Microsoft up to - 5mins - All - Eric to create PPT
- With the hosters, CRM "titan", OfficeLive, Livemeeting
- SAAS companies out there using MS
- MySpace etc
- PPT: What is the industry up to - 5mins - All - Eric to create PPT (NOTE: ditto)
- Salesforce with AppExchange, RightNow, Netsuite
- Cast Iron appliance
- SAP and SAGE
- DISCUSSION: 10min All - Richard to kick off
- The challenge statement "SAAS - Fact or fiction?"
- Capture
- Revisit any real world experiences from earlier
- What else do you expect from Microsoft in this space
- PLAYBACK: Learning from the workshop 10min All - Richard to kick off
- Top 3 things to tell your boss about SAAS if you are a customer
- Top 3 things to tell your boss about SAAS if you are an ISV
- Top reasons to do, top reasons not to do for ISV/Customer
- PPT: Resources/Call to Action - Generated by All


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We are a leading Consumer Goods Manufacturing and Distribution
Company. In line with our aggressive growth, we're seeking dedicated
and committed professionals to join our team as:
Finance and Accounting Staff Post Date: 10 Jul 09
Male/Female, max. 25 years old
Bachelor's degree Accounting, min. GPA >= 3.00 from reputable university
Min. 2 years experience as Finance and/or Accounting Staff
Experience in doing accounting journals, A/R and A/P reconciliations
Mature personality with strong initiative and good work attitude
Well organized, high integrity, and attention to detail
Be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision and tight schedule
Computer literate, experience working with integrated (online)
Accounting software preferred.
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Interested Applicants, please send comprehensive CV with recent
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Utley finally answers Mac's letter
Back in 2009, an episode of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia called "The World Series Defense" aired. In that episode, the gang attempts to explain to a judge that they should have a large collection of parking citations waived because the Philadelphia Phillies won the 2008 World Series.
There are a lot of goofy things that happen in the episode — including Charlie, dressed as the green man, fighting the Philly Phanatic:
But one of the plot's storylines involves a plan in which Dee runs onto the field to kiss Chase Utley and deliver a letter for Mac. In the video below, Dee reads Mac's letter (with a brief, NSFW response to a pair of stickers on the page):
Anyway, in the four years since the episode debuted in October 2009, Mac's letter went unanswered — until Tuesday, that is, when Utley finally responded to his biggest fan:
There is so much awesome in this video I can hardly contain myself and it should be just enough to hold me over — forgive me, just being a company man — until the premiere of season nine of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on the newly-launched FXX.
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Why why why can't we do anything about gun violence? Minority influence, dopamine, and traffic safety may hold the answers!
Tag: Moscovici
Sanders & Minority Influence
A short post in which I use minority influence to argue that it is time for Sanders to be flexible and seek compromise and stop trying to tear down Clinton and the DNC.
Four Weird Tricks to Subvert the HeteroChristian Purist to the Gay and Black Agenda!
In response to criticism directed at Pres. Obama for suggesting that BLM activists should be willing to compromise, I take us through minority influence and apply the principles to several current social movements.


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Mission Sent Trailer (2015)
31 January 2015
Get back to why you are here. Rich and famous, poor and anonymous, when it comes to a mission in life, there's no difference. You've chosen a life, you came here with a purpose, now here's what you need to know. Using his patented nonreligious approach, Paris Tosen takes you outside of the physical realm to discuss the principles of meaningful existence. Live life better.
Watch the official Mission Sent 2015 trailer in HD below or find more Mission Sent videos on Vidimovie.


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Brooke Weston Trust
Thomas Clarkson Academy is sponsored by the
Brooke Weston Trust.
Led by Chief Executive Officer Dr Andrew Campbell, the Trust's aim is to develop education for the public good and to provide experiences for young people matched to their needs.
Together with an ethos of high expectations, the Brooke Weston Trust's methods lead to high levels of achievement and personal development.
The Trust has as its foundation sponsors the Garfield Weston Foundation and the de Capell Brooke family, the original sponsors of the highly successful Brooke Weston City Technology College in Northamptonshire.
The Trust sponsors a number of secondary and primary schools.
For more information visit the Brooke Weston Trust website.


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Clash Of Clans Defense Guide – Here's What You Need To Know
Clash Of Clans Defense Guide – Here's What You Need To Know
There's no denying that your defense strategy in Clash of Clans will pay a big role in your ability to progress in the game – especially if you are hoping to protect your town hall, elixir, and gold. So if you want to improve your defense skills, keep reading this Clash of Clans defense guide.
Fortunately, there are many top notch defense strategies available, and a quick search on YouTube will reveal a wide range of defense guides that have been designed to protect virtually every town hall level you may have. Ultimately, this gives you many options to choose from and allows you to choose a defense strategy that will work for your specific level in the game.
Of course, a key part of a successful defense when you're playing Clash of Clans is to make sure you have constructed the maximum amount of defensive structures possible. This means you should make it a priority to install your mortars, cannons, and archer towers as soon as possible.
What's more, you should also make it a priority to upgrade your walls as soon as possible – and even though this may cost you quite a bit of gold in the short term, you will often make great savings because your attackers will struggle to destroy your town as quickly once you are heavily fortified with these important defensive structures.
Another key defense strategy in Clash of Clans is to carefully construct your walls to make it as difficult as possible for any invading force to attack your main buildings. In general, many people choose to place their town hall in the center of their village, and this means there will be multiple walls that the enemy needs to break through before they can attack your most prized building.
Next, it's a good idea to place individual walls around your most important defensive structures, which goes a long way towards keeping them safe from harm when you are being invaded. As you'd expect, this means the invading army will need to beat down the walls to destroy the defensive structure, and the extra 10 to 20 seconds of time this takes means the defensive structure itself can destroy much of the incoming army.
When it comes to protecting your defensive structures, it's a good idea to pay special attention to your archer towers, as well as your mortar cannons. A well-placed and cleverly defended mortar can wreak havoc on an invading army, so you shouldn't be surprised to discover that it destroys many of the lower-level invaders before they have a chance to attack any more vital aspects of your building.
Another key part of Clash of Clans defense is to protect your gold mines and elixir stores because these buildings will cause you to lose a lot of resources if they come under significant attack. For this reason, many people like to place these important structures within walls as well, and people will often keep them close to the town hall, allowing you to create additional walls around both sets of important buildings.
Overall, finding your own unique defense strategy is part of the fun when you're playing Clash of Clans, but the advice in this Clash of Clans guide should get you started.


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State of Decay is a game that tries to faithfully imitate a situation in which humanity found itself if there actually were a zombie apocalypse. The action takes place against the backdrop of rural areas and small towns where the inhabitants struggle to survive against hordes of undead, some of whom used to be their neighbors. Experienced developers from the team Undead Labs, which operates several successful authors online game Guild Wars, and put their heads together in order to develop the best possible zombie game. In addition to weapons and vehicles, therefore the players the ability to control several characters, and it is up to them whether they are able to survive in inhospitable devastated landscape full of the Living Dead.
State of Decay tries to faithfully depict a situation where humanity finds itself facing a zombie apocalypse. The story takes place against the backdrop of rural areas and small towns where the inhabitants struggle to survive against hordes of undead, some of whom used to be their neighbours. Experienced developers from Undead Labs, including several creators of the successful online game Guild Wars, put their heads together to create the best zombie game possible. Aside from weapons and vehicles, players can control several characters and it is up to them whether they survive in the inhospitable devastated landscape teeming with living dead.
The rapidly spreading infection means you can never be sure what lurks around the corner. Should you explore a seemingly abandoned house, from which you can hear some rather disturbing growls? Do you have enough supplies for it, or should you rather rush to your sanctuary first to restock on ammo and replenish your health or fluids? State of Decay is full of decisions that affect the game's progress. You can keep track of your characters via the easy interface, so you will always know who is wounded, demoralised, or who is ready for action.
Although fuel supplies are beginning to dwindle, there are still enough vehicles for you to take and head for your goal. Anything is possible in the open world, so aside from trucks you can also find roadsters, family sedans, and coupes. But be careful, for the ubiquitous zombies will try to destroy your vehicle to get to your delicious flesh.
The new enhanced edition for the Xbox One introduces a number of improvements. It offers enhanced graphics and 1080p resolution, improved lighting and textures, more natural animation and new combat techniques. Year One Survival Edition contains two essential add-ons Breakdown and Lifeline and some new missions, weapons and all sorts of extra items. Have no fear – the Xbox One has the best version of State of Decay!
Microsoft is a multinational corporation based in the United States. Microsoft products have had an indelible influence on our perception of virtual worlds since 1975, when Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded the company. The company is best known for its peerless software, including Windows OS and the universally used Microsoft Office suite. The company is gradually becoming more active in hardware as well - for example, with Xbox gaming consoles and Lumia mobile phones.
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