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Hey guys! I'm LittleRaven13 (used to be ravenkeyblade21)! I'm basically on here because I want to review stories as an actual member, and I just really wanted an account. Eventually I might write a story using one of the many plot bunnies floating around in my head. But for right now I'll just be reading and critiquing many of the amazing stories here on Fanfiction! Now don't get me wrong, I'm not the greatest writer in the world; however, I do feel like I should be able to express my opinion like the many other people on here. Well I guess that's it except for my favorite stuff! If anyone is looking for someone to co-write with or if anyone needs a beta just PM me!
UPDATE: I'm actually working on a story now! It's set in the Percy Jackson series, but it focuses on a couple of different OCs. You probably won't see anything for a while, but eventually I'll start posting it. XD
Name: I hate my name. Well, I don't hate it, but everyone pronounces it wrong. Its actually Irish. It means little raven (hence my profile name).
Age: Oh, somewhere between 1-100 ;)
Gender: I am, in fact, a girl in case any creepy internet stalkers were wondering.
Pets: Ah, pets. I have the pleasure of owning the most psycotic cat in the universe. Her name is Misty. Enough said.
Home: I was born in Arizona, but I now live in Ringgold, Georgia (say with southern accent). If you want to find a genuine Georgia redneck, look here. ;)
Fav TV shows: Sonny with a chance (Amazing show!!! XD), Pair of Kings, The Middle, Good Luck Charlie, Victorious, River Monsters, Wizards of Waverly Place, iCarly, Danny Phantom, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Phineas & Ferb, Time Warp Trio, etc. I'm sure there's more, but I can't think of them...oh well!
Fav Books: Harry Potter series, Inheritance cycle, Percy Jackson series (btw has anyone read the first book of the Kane chronicles, The Red Pyramid??!!? If not, you definetely should!), Fablehaven series, The Sisters Grimm series, The Looking Glass Wars, The Maximum Ride novels, the list just goes on and on. (No offense to the many people that like it, but even though I am a sucker for romance, I hate the Twilight series)
Fav music: Basically everything except rap and some country. Right now I'm kinda obsessed with Demi Lovato's stuff. Not that she's a good role model or anything. I mean, I just heard that she was in rehab! I should say that I'm suprised, but I'm really not. *sigh* Oh, but I loooove Taylor Swift! XD And I'm always listening to a soundtrack from some musical.
Fav Musicals: Phantom of the Opera (my absolute favorite thing ever! XD), Les Miserables, Wicked, Cats, Evita, Moulin Rouge, RENT, Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog (yes, I count this as a musical), and pretty much every musical I ever heard about/seen! If you have any suggestions, feel free to tell me!
Fav video games: Kingdom Hearts series (best games ever!!!! XD), Disney Epic Mickey, most Mario games, Endless ocean 1 & 2, Rune Factory, My Sims, Kirby
Fav color: blueish-purplish...something. ...wait...I think it's called indigo. lol
Description: I'm a pretty weird person. I'm always ready to argue as long as its something important. I am part of the cult known as obsessive reading ;). My friends always say I'm really calm and collected. I can get along with just about anyone. I consider myself a leader. I guess you could call me a nerd but I don't really think of myself as one. Sarcasm is my middle name; I couldn't live a day with out it. I've never had a boyfriend which I know is kinda sad, but I don't plan on having one anytime soon...not that I'm a lesbian or anything (NO OFFENSE). I just dont want to go out with anyone. *awkward silence* haha...yeah.
And thats all you people need to know about me! XP
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-Seasons of Love, RENT
1. YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (first 3 letters of real name plus izzle): Bre-izzle
2. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (fav color and fav animal): Blue Cat
3. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, and current street name): Kaye Andrew
4. YOUR STAR WARS NAME:(1st 3 letters of your last name, 1st 2 letters of your 1st name, last 3 letters of mom's maiden name): Schbrers (Okaaaayy..)
5. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME: (fav color, fav drink): Blue Coke (Thats not weird...*sarcasm*)
6. YOUR ARAB NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, any letter of your middle name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of your dads middle name, 1st letter of a siblings first name, last letter of your moms middle name): Rhyovcs (That doesn't even sound Arab!!!)
7. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mothers middle name): Ann
8. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one your pets): Black Misty (Funny story: You know my cat Misty? She runs up and down the stairs at night and has fallen off the railing several times. She hates everything that is alive (excluding inanimate objects) and is always trying to get outside. I even think she's bipolar. How'ja like to have a cat like that? lol)
9. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (fav fruit, and something that can go wrong): Strawberry Flood
10. YOUR PIRATE NAME: (fav color, pirate accessory): Blue Pegleg (lol thats pretty funny)
I am the girl ... that doesn't go to school dances, and when I do go, I sit in a corner and read a book. I am the girl that people look through when I say something. I am the girl that spends most of her free time reading, writing, or doing other activities that most teenagers wouldn't call normal. I am the girl that people call weird, and a freak either behind my back or to my face. I am the girl that doesn't spend all her time on My Space, or talking to a girlfriend on a cellphone or a regular phone. I am the girl that hasn't been asked out in a year. I am the girl that has stopped to smell the flowers and jump and splash in the rain.
But I am also the girl who knows and is proud to be who she is, doesn't care if people call her weird, who loves reading and writing and doing the things that no one seems to have the time to do any more, who can express herself better with words, and knows the importance of the little things.
Copy and Paste this onto your account, and add your name to the list, if you are anything like me, so the girls who are different and unique can know in their weakest times that they are unique, but not alone.
~ PrettyFanGirl, Truth Be Told 13, DEFiiANCE, Angel of Apathy, Vic Taylor, Brokenwolf13, Bookworm700, Sparteen, LittleRaven13
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This is this cat.
Now, go back and read the third word of every line. Who skipped to this part? I bet you feel majorly stupid right now!
This chain message scared me... so I'm posting it. 0.o
there were 3 girls and they were looking through peoples MySpaces.
The girl slowly came upon this one
It had creatures in the background and the man
She started laughing with her friend commenting on how ugly he was.
Right then, an instant message came up.
It said:
SatanStalker: So how do u like my
XxLoVemExX: What??
XxLoVemExX: Who is this anyway??
SatanStalker: Well, you should know;
XxLoVemExX: How do you know that im looking at ur pro??
SatanStalker:I know when people look at my MySpace.
XxLoVemExX: What? That doesnt make
SatanStalker: I just do.
Satanstalker: Especially to pretty girls like you.
Satanstalker: With very nice legs I might say.
At the time the girl was wearing high
She started to pull them down a little bit to cover what
XxLoVemExX: Ok whatever man youre starting to scare the living heck out of me.
SatanStalker: You should be afraid.
SatanStalker: You wouldnt want an ugly guy like me touching your legs huh? I mean thats what you
They were in shock.
Her friend: Holy crap man just block him
The girl: Ok holy crap, you think hes
SatanStalker: I am.
SatanStalker: Well it wouldnt really
XxLoVemExX: What? My house?
SatanStalker: Yeah, youre alone so its
XxLoVemExX: Ok I think Im going to leave now because youre freaking me out.
SatanStalker: Your screen name says
SatanStalker has just signed off.
The girl and her friend were really
friend: Whatever lets just go upstairs trust me I doubt hes really coming. Its just a joke from someone.
They went upstairs and were having a pillow fight.
All of a sudden the girls friend said she had to go to the bathroom. The girl said ok.
Ten minutes later the girl noticed that her friend was
She goes and knocks but no one said
she opens it and finds her friend there on
her neck sliced with blood all over the ground. with her head nailed to the wall. Just her head.
If you do not repost this in the next two
one in your room, and one killing your parents at that
You are one sick person if you dont repost this i feel for you if
Twenty Things I Learned From Sonny With A Chance:
I'm SKINNY, so I MUST be anorexic.
I'm a TEENAGER so I MUST have a stereotype.


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Disappearance, as depicted in the figure below, is the quantity of red meat and poultry that is used in domestic markets. Per capita disappearance is calculated by subtracting net exports and stocks changes from production and then dividing this result by the U.S. population. In 2016, per capita disappearance of red meats and poultry on a retail basis is projected to be 214.8 pounds per person. Poultry accounts for by far the largest share...
OLIVE OIL – Production of olive oil in Spain was at a normal level this August; year-to-date production is strong. A rainy fall season could solidify this positive trend. Production outside of Spain appears to be mediocre. Many Italian olive groves are suffering from a proliferation of fruit flies and pathogens. The Hellenic Association of Industries & Packers of Olive Oil stated that Greek production would be down as well, due to fruit flies and adverse weather conditions. Tunisia is following the same pattern, while Turkish producers remain optimistic. Carryover stock from last year should help to stabilize prices....
Increased U.S. Apple Production To Coincide With A Smaller Pear Crop This Fall
In August, USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released the initial forecast for the 2016 U.S. apple crop at 10.4 billion pounds, up 4 percent from the previous year and the fourth largest since 2000, if realized. This increase signals above-average supplies will be moving to markets during the 2016/17 marketing season, likely putting downward pressure on U.S. apple prices.
NASS reported forecast declines in the top 3 States will push U.S. pear production in 2016 down 5 percent from a year ago to 1.56 billion pounds, potentially the lowest in over two decades. ...
A bloom of toxic algae closed a third of Maine's coastline to shellfish harvesting. The state banned harvesting mussels, clams, oysters and carnivorous snails after mussels and clams showed domoic acid levels of up to 100 parts per million, five times the level considered safe for human consumption... Citrus Commission acts to save threatened grapefruit
The Florida Citrus Commission approved an emergency measure that would salvage grapefruit blown off the trees by Hurricane Matthew. The new rule would allow processors to use grapefruit with a ratio of sugar solids to acid of no less than seven to one, effective through Jan. 4. The existing rule required a slightly higher ratio of eight to one, which could take weeks more of maturing on the tree to achieve...Climate change means more flooding for Iowa, scientists say
Iowa farmers can expect to see more extreme weather caused by climate change, according to a group of climate scientists. Iowa growers needed to adopt conservation and farming practices that can help reduce greenhouse gases, including shifting to marginal croplands to perennial vegetation in land set-aside programs... Wild bees are least abundant where they're most needed, study says
The growing almond industry in California is leading to a shortage of bees necessary for pollination, according to a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The imbalance between wild bee populations and demand for pollination is steepest in areas being used for single-crop cultivation...
China will accept U.S. beef imports again, reversing a ban instituted after an outbreak of mad cow disease in 2003. Chinese officials will still limit U.S. beef imports, only allowing in cattle younger than 30 months. USDA estimates this year's Chinese imports of beef and veal will be double that of 2013...
Poor August for Gulf of Mexico Shrimp Landings
Worst-case citrus scenarios explored
Rainy weather is causing issues for Red River Valley potato growers. Growers in North Dakota and Minnesota expected large losses due to poor weather, and recent rains delayed the start of the season for many growers. As of Sept. 21, only three of the region's 12 plants were shipping, according to the North Plains Potato Growers Association...
Poor August for Gulf of Mexico Shrimp LandingsShrimp landings for the Gulf of Mexico in August were 14.2 million-lbs., the lowest reported for August since 2010, according to the Southern Shrimp Alliance. The 6.4 million-lbs. of shrimp landed in Texas marked the lowest catch since 2008. Approximately 56.1 million-lbs. of shrimp were landed in the Gulf of Mexico for the year, about 24% below the fourteen-year historical average....
Worst-case citrus scenarios exploredFlorida orange production could sink by another two-thirds in the next 10 years if solutions for citrus greening don't arise, according to researchers from the Florida Department of Citrus and University of Florida. Florida growers would harvest 27.3 million boxes of oranges in the 2026-2027 season if no solutions are found, compared to 81.6 million orange boxes harvested in 2015-2016 season...
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Dairy Market News
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Fruit & Vegetable Prices at Point of Shipping - National FOB Review
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GW19 Points: 51PTS. (AVG: 45PTS). Wildcard active! 🚨 Ringing in the new year with 10 transfers. Costa out, Kane In? Plus green lights red flags, and our top FPL tips for GW20.
FPL GW19 Review
GW19: 51PTS! (AVG: 45PTS). Small green arrows, we'll take it! Red arrows in 10 out of the last 12 Gameweeks is enough. We have to believe that 2017 will be the biggest FPL comeback ever! 🙂
New Year's resolution.
Even though maintaining a Fantasy blog isn't "work" in the traditional sense, it can be challenging and time-consuming. It's ok to change your level of commitment without giving up, so bear with me if the posts arrive at a more relaxed pace. 2016 was awesome. I never expected the positive words when things went sour, which was often! I'd like to thank all the friends in the comments section, email or Facebook for connecting with me and sharing your ideas. Wish you a Happy New Year starting with green arrows on GW20! -Bruno
⚽ Should we bring in the New Year with 10 transfers?
The Good.
Matt Phillips (13PTS). It's been difficult to assess Phillips having faced Chelsea, Man United and Arsenal in his last four games. Against a strong Southampton defense, Phillips rewarded us with a goal, assist and maximum bonus points! Up next? Hull at home. 🙂
⚽ Phillips has 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 9 league games.
Nathan Aké (8PTS). The decision to hold onto Aké paid off with an away clean sheet. Aké's style gives him a great chance for bonus points and at £4.4m he's one of the best bargains this season. The problem is Bournemouth face Arsenal next!
⚽ Aké is averaging 8 points in his last 3 starts.
Other Standouts: Alexis Sanchez (6PTS), Diego Costa (6PTS), Zlatan Ibrahimovic (5PTS)
The Bad.
Christian Eriksen (2PTS). Not really his fault. Dembele was rested which meant a deeper role for Eriksen with Kane, Alli and Son up top. To top it off, Kane was on a hat-trick, so he ever-so-gently shrugged Eriksen out of the way for free kicks. Ouch. 🙁
Mesut Ozil (0PTS). Didn't feel well after New Year's Eve. Big decision on whether to keep him with the extra rest for GW20, or risk him missing out again.
FPL GW20 Team
Transfers: 10* (Wildcard Active)
Transfers OUT: Pickford, Alonso, Cedric, Amat, Kingsley, Sigurdsson, Ozil, Eriksen, Anichebe, Costa ❌
Transfers IN: Grant, Bellerin, Baines, Brunt, Friend, Lallana, Pogba, Alli, Barnes, Kane ✅
Final GW20 Team: http://upper90studios.com/2016-17-fpl-gw20-final-team.png
*More transfers possible before deadline.
Pickford to Grant
Jordan Pickford (0PTS). 😷 Gutted for Pickford who has been ruled out for two months after straining his ACL. It's time to cash out on a profit.
Lee Grant (1PT). Made some fantastic saves, but Chelsea were far too strong. At £4.3m, Grant allows us to invest funds in other positions.
Cedric to Bellerin
Cedric Soares (0PTS). ❌ Didn't play, can't rely on him to start consistently. Southampton are suffering a blip defensively and their best defender van Djik is suspended. Rumors both van Dijk and captain Jose Fonte could be on their way out in January.
Hector Bellerin (8PTS). Arsenal are looking solid at the back and Bellerin is one of the best attack-minded defenders in FPL. Great run of fixtures.
Amat to Brunt
Jordi Amat (0PTS). ❌ The worst defender in FPL. The only reason we had him in our side was his price. He was one game away from avoiding a suspension, but he couldn't resist the yellow card.
Chris Brunt (2PTS). Excellent from set pieces in a team that specializes in them. West Brom are coming off a big win over Southampton and have Hull at home next.
Kingsley to Friend
Stephen Kingsley (0PTS). ❌ Didn't even make the squad this week. He doesn't feature often enough which is key in the busy period.
George Friend (1PT). Difficult fixture against United GW19, but he did enough in attack for us to bring him in. Hope he retains the starting spot!
Sigurdsson to Lallana
Gylfi Sigurdsson (2PTS). Huge fans of Siggy, but we can't bet on the worst team in the league. Swansea are a mess with comical defending and inexcusable performances in front of their own fans.
Adam Lallana (6PTS). Liverpool were better than Manchester City in all areas and fully deserved the three points. Lallana's cross for Wijnaldum's goal means he has now returned 4 goals and 2 assists in his last 5 games. We're also happy to ride his price rise wave as our team value needs a boost. One concern is Henderson limped off with a heel problem. Hopefully it doesn't push Lallana into a deeper role.
⚽ Grant and Lallana transfers confirmed on Saturday before the price changes.
Ozil to Pogba
Mesut Ozil (0PTS). 😷 Missed GW19 with the flu and Wenger isn't sure whether he'll play GW20. Great player, but when things don't go Arsenal's way, Ozil disappears.
Paul Pogba (6PTS). Excellent runs into the box and never afraid to take a shot. United are on the rise.
Eriksen to Alli
Christian Eriksen (2PTS). Always a danger from set pieces, if Kane doesn't steal them! Eriksen played the full 90 minutes and may not be as fresh as his replacement who also happens to be in hot form.
Dele Alli (14PTS). Back to last season's unstoppable form. Dangerous runs behind defenders and links up well with Kane. Subbed after 60 minutes.
Anichebe to Barnes
Victor Anichebe (1PT). 😷 Awful to see his hamstring go before halftime. Unreal injury luck continues, so it's time to stop the bleeding and cash out on the big man.
Ashley Barnes (11PTS). Don't know much about Barnes, but he scored a penalty which is a bonus in FPL. Andre Gray praised Barnes for their chemistry, though we may not see a 4-4-2 against Man City.
Costa to Kane
Diego Costa (6PTS). Could've scored two goals if not for a brilliant save from Grant. His replacement is a sideways move, but we feel like gambling.
Harry Kane (16PTS). Two goals, one assist and maximum bonus points. We nearly kept Kane over Costa, but it's easier to say that after the fact. Kane was subbed early for extra rest, and he's the type of forward who scores in bunches.
Costa or Kane? This transfer isn't final. Worried about double Spurs cover and no Chelsea in attack. Another concern is Kane has more Transfers out (round) than TIR. His price may fall £0.1m before he plays on Wednesday. Is it worth the risk?
⚽ 7 additional transfers confirmed on Sunday before the price changes.
*Stay tuned to this blog. We'll post transfers and updates here or in the comments section.
EDIT: One more late transfer to make it an even 10 Wildcard transfers.
Alonso to Baines
Marcos Alonso (3PTS). Alonso could be struggling to make the Spurs game after posting a photo of himself receiving treatment for an ankle injury. A Stoke player challenged him for a header and landed on the back part of his ankle. He took some time on the sideline but was able to continue.
Chelsea will stumble at some point and the coming weeks are a real test with Spurs (A), Leicester (A), Hull (H), Liverpool (A) and Arsenal (H).
Leighton Baines (7PTS). Consecutive returns for Baines grabbed our attention. Southampton next won't be easy, but The Saints have the least rest of all the teams during the busy period.
Southampton fixtures:
- Lost 4-1 to Spurs on Wednesday, played down a man
- Lost 2-1 to West Brom on Saturday, van Dijk sent off
- Off on Sunday, Everton away on Monday with one day's rest
GW21 is tricky for Baines against Man City, but we can now use our bench cover for rotation. 👍
FPL GW20 top cheats.
Wildcard active.
Enough is enough with injuries and suspensions. 8 players out or doubtful for GW20 = Wildcard! 🚨
Not confident on a few of the remaining players that are fit, so it's time to make some moves. 10 transfers in total, only 5 survive. If it doesn't feel right, trust your instinct! 🙂
Only 5 survivors: Jakupovic, Aké, Sanchez, Phillips, Ibrahimovic
Green Lights red flags.
Green Light: Robert Snodgrass (10PTS). Putting Payet to shame! Having struck the bar minutes earlier, Snodgrass curled another perfect free kick into the top corner. He's a difference-maker who can score even when the team is playing poorly. In Hull's case, that's always. 😉
Green Light: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (10PTS, captain). This season, choosing the right captain can mean the difference between green or red arrows. We can no longer rely on the core of the team to pull its own weight. It was looking like one of those days for Manchester United and Zlatan, similar to the game against Stoke. Kung-fu kicks should be allowed when you're a black belt! A blank could've been disastrous, but we can't be greedy with the assist and 10pts.
⚽ Zlatan is averaging over 10pts in his last 4 games.
Red Flag: Jordi Amat (0PTS). Probably worse than a £3.9m non-playing defender. We keep putting him in the last spot on the bench, but he somehow manages to sneak into our side for a -1 or 0 point contribution. Amat is only good for a yellow card, but there are no 90-minute options in his price range. Until we can boost team value, we may have to suffer a bit longer. 😡
EDIT: No we don't.
Red Flag: Jose Holebas (-1PTS). Such potential as an attack-minded defender, but his hot-headedness makes him a risk. Holebas is already on 9 yellow cards, one more and he'll be banned for two games.
Players to Watch.
Kevin De Bruyne (2PTS). Credit to Liverpool for their high pressure, but De Bruyne struggled to impose himself into the game. He's still a threat from set pieces, so the question is whether Pep Guardiola can motivate this group.
Sergio Aguero (2PTS). Huge anticipation after the 4-match ban, and what a disappointment. Aguero rarely looked bothered and it's becoming more clear that Pep's style doesn't suit him. Aguero must bring it at home against Burnley.
Allan Nyom (0PTS). Already on a yellow card, Nyom was fortunate not to be sent off in the first half after dragging down a player from behind. Pulis couldn't risk it and yanked him at halftime. West Brom face Hull at home next, so he's ok to stay for now. Keep an eye on this story as Tony Pulis said he's accepted Nyom will leave for the Africa Cup of Nations. If he goes, his last match could be GW20.
Eldin Jakupovic (0PTS). David Marshall's own goal increases Jakupovic's chances of starting. If he doesn't get the nod GW20, he may not start again this season.
Price rise and drop.
Here are our best price change predictions ahead of GW20!
Possible Price Rise: –
Possible Price Drop: –
Watchlist: Foster, Snodgrass, Costa
West Brom have only one day's rest and could see surprise rotation. Spurs have an extra day and both Alli and Kane were subbed off early. It almost works to our benefit that Spurs play Chelsea because it forces key players to start.
Harry Kane is set as captain at the moment, but we could make an impulse switch to Phillips before deadline.
Final GW20 Team: http://upper90studios.com/2016-17-fpl-gw20-final-team.png
Stay up-to-date with our last-minute transfers and captain choice on Twitter or Facebook.
U90 mini league.
Leaders After Gameweek 19
|Team & Manager
|Round Score
|Total Points
|The Brew Crew
Calamity Jane
|CheCheese LC
Anuwat Vaewraveewong
|Santa Fe Cockroaches
Mick Jones
|United Red Devils
Tomasz Podstawny
Peter Kidd
|Bells Ballers
Matthew Bell
|Bold Move Cotton
Andrew Bryson
|White Walkerz
Wasif Naushad
Jade Brisenden
|Kejriwal ke namune
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Fantasy Premier League strategy.
For the past 9 years, our team has finished in the top 1-2% of all players. 2014-15 was our best finish ever: Overall rank 13,126, top 0.4%. Our strategy is risky. We start slow and build team value by making 1-3 transfers each week. We save on goalkeepers and defenders and load up with expensive midfielders and forwards. By January, we can stack the full team with the most valuable players and come from behind to pull into the top 1-2% of all managers. See our previous finishes HERE.
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cof·fee (kôfē, kŏfē)
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a. Any of various tropical African shrubs or trees of the genus Coffea, especially C. arabica or C. canephora, widely cultivated in the tropics for their seeds that are dried, roasted, and ground to prepare a stimulating aromatic drink.
b. The beanlike seeds of this plant, two of which are found in each fruit.
c. The beverage prepared from the seeds of this plant: likes to drink coffee with breakfast.
d. A serving of such a beverage: ordered two coffees with sugar.
2. A moderate brown to dark brown or dark grayish brown.
3. An informal social gathering at which coffee and other refreshments are served.
[Alteration (influenced by Italian caffè, from Ottoman Turkish) of Ottoman Turkish qahve, from Arabic qahwa; see qhw in Semitic roots.]
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fruits of a coffee plant
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what is kc local week?
It's a one part farmer's market, with a dash of restaurant week, a pinch of Small Business Saturday all rolled into one week. It is one week where the the Kansas City metro area takes on the challenge of eating, drinking, and shopping as locally as possible.
how do i know where to go for kc local week?
Prior to the event, we'll post a schedule of events on our site as well as asking local media to list their picks for the week. Also, be sure to check our Facebook and Instagram feeds for plenty of suggestions!
If you find something we have missed, please let us know.
Eating, drinking, shopping local sounds like a lot of work... Help!
We get it- it can seem overwhelming. But, start small- when you use up something, try to replace it with a local product. Veggies are an easy place to start, especially in the summer! And when you finish other things in the fridge, like your ketchup, consider purchasing a bottle of Boy's Grow. You'll honestly be amazed at all the locally sourced produce and locally made products!
We also hope that our blog will help to guide you, but you can also check out other great resources like Finding Kansas City, The Pitch, This Is KC, and the Kansas City Star.
how do I participate in the kc local week challenge?
To take part in the KC Local Week Challenge, all you need to do is eat, drink, and shop locally for one week in August. (This site serves in part as a guide and resource for those who accept the challenge.) The challenge is whatever you want it to be! Eat and drink locally while listening to local music during the week, try to keep retail purchases to local stores on the weekends. Try for once a day, twice a day, or all day and every day. It is up to you!
Spread the word and have fun with it. Be sure to document your participation in your favorite social media outlet by using the #kclocalweek #eatdrinkshoplocalkc hashtags.
can i suggest products or places for the event?
Heck yes! We're always on the hunt for the latest and greatest, as well as the tried and true. If we aren't able to include your recommendation in the event, we'd be happy to investigate and write about it on our blog!
can i be involved year-round?
Although we don't currently have any sort of structured program or group, it's definitely possible! We hope that some of our posts full of local places to eat, drink, and shop will help you get as local as possible as often as possible.


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Juliette Kayyem: the first resilience political candidate?
"I am not a career politician. I don't believe in luck, I believe in preparedness. I will make sure that Massachusetts is ready for whatever comes our way."
— Juliette Kayyem, Massachusetts governor's race campaign video.
Juliette Kayyem (regularly quoted by myself on this blog to be clear about my biases) has held the posts of homeland security adviser in Massachusetts and Assistant Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs in DHS (as well as civil rights lawyer in DOJ and terrorism scholar at Harvard). Earlier today she officially announced that she was joining the race to succeed Deval Patrick as governor of Massachusetts.
The political horse race and bipartisan-type politics aside, what might be relevant to this blog is the fact she could be very well be the first "resilience" candidate for major office, and certainly one of the few with such a homeland security-heavy resume earned before running.
There have been two governors selected as DHS Secretary. Countless lawyers, and certainly a host of district attorney/prosecutor types in the mold of former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani and current New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, have been elected to various offices. Yet these have been either candidates experienced in law enforcement before winning office or gained homeland security positions afterwards.
Sitting officials often strongly and intelligently respond to events. Current NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Christie both made smart decisions during and following Superstorm Sandy. The cluster*** that was Katrina aside, at all levels of government and both sides of the political divide, I would wager that many of the Gulf Coast governors and mayors understand the issues well, as do their counterparts in Tornado Alley and California. Former Florida Jeb Bush, for example, is very likely able to delve deeply into a host of homeland security and resilience-related issues.
Juliette, however, brings a breadth and depth of homeland security experience earned before running for elected office I haven't noticed in previous political candidates. Though I would be happy to hear that I'm wrong. And she has apparently also been writing a book on resilience.
That work sounds like it's surfacing in her soundbites:
"Whether the challenge comes from economic hardship, violence, illness, global climate change or the increasingly complex world our children will inherit, the measure of us as a people comes down to how well we prepare and protect each other."
"It's really about not wishing for the past, not thinking about what might have been, but how Massachusetts should be — and preparing for that. And that's what I've done all my career."
In a half-hour telephone interview with the Globe, she said that her campaign will focus on integrating technology into education; developing the state's infrastructure, from ports to broadband to clean energy; and focusing on how to make the state adaptable to the consequences of climate change.
"Any governor who is going to lead in the next four, eight years has to take climate adaptation exceptionally seriously: we are a coastal state," she said.
I think it will be interesting to see if this type of frame helps get her message across. It will be even more interesting if she wins to observe what type of resilience-related policies get enacted. Whether or not she ends up being successful in her quest, I hope she inspires other aspiring politicians of both parties to embrace this approach.
Postscript (warning – political video in the hole): If my argument hasn't been persuasive, you can watch Juliette's inaugural video spot below and on her website. The homeland security/resilience message and imagery seems sprinkled throughout – or maybe I'm just hoping?


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Thank you for your interest in reviewing Why Christ Came: 31 Meditations on the Incarnation by Joel R. Beeke & William Boekestein. This book review blog tour is now full. You can see our current list of available review books here: LINK.
When thinking about Christ's birth, we often focus our attention on Luke's detailed gospel account. But to appreciate the main point of the story—that the eternal Son of God assumed our flesh-and-blood human nature—we need to learn from the rest of the Bible why Christ came to earth. Why did Christ come? In this book, thirty-one thoughtful meditations answer this vital question, and the answers encourage us to celebrate Christ's birth more deeply, see more clearly how it is connected with the rest of His ministry, and recognize its importance for our lives.
Table of Contents:
- To Do the Will of the Father
- To Save Sinners
- To Bring Light to a Dark World
- To Be Made Like His People
- To Bear Witness to the Truth
- To Destroy the Works of the Devil
- To Give Eternal Life
- To Receive Worship
- To Bring Great Joy
- To Demonstrate True Humility
- To Preach the Gospel
- To Bring Judgment
- To Give His Life a Ransom for Many
- To Fulfill the Law and Prophets
- To Reveal God's Love for Sinners
- To Call Sinners to Repentance
- To Die
- To Seek and Save the Lost
- To Serve
- To Bring Peace
- To Bring a Sword
- To Bind Up Broken Hearts
- To Give Us the Spirit of Adoption
- To Make Us Partakers of the Divine Nature
- To Reign as King
- To Restore Human Nature to Holiness
- To Be a Faithful and Merciful High Priest
- To Be the Second and Greater Adam
- To Satisfy Our Deepest Thirst
- To Be Loved by God's Children
- To Reveal God's Glory
About the Authors:
Joel R. Beeke is President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
William Boekestein is Pastor of Covenant Reformed Church in Carbondale, Pennsylvania.
Praise for Why Christ Came:
"Can anything new be said about Christ's incarnation? Actually, a lot of old things that we may have forgotten! Like a multifaceted diamond, the question 'Why did the eternal Son become man?' admits a variety of answers. Probing some of those with wisdom bathed in the Scriptures is what makes this devotional guide so rich. It will be part of our family's Advent devotions and, I hope, a source of blessing for many others."
-Michael Horton, professor of theology at Westminster Seminary California and cohost of the White Horse Inn
Book Information:
- Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books (2013)
- Page Count: 108
Blog Tour Details:
- Tour Dates: November 4-10, 2013
- Available Formats: Paperback (Continental US Only), .mobi (Kindle), & .epub (Nook, Apple iBooks)
- We ask that reviewers post a review to their personal website/blog and Amazon.com.
Thank you for your interest in reviewing Why Christ Came: 31 Meditations on the Incarnation by Joel R. Beeke & William Boekestein. This book review blog tour is now full. You can see our current list of available review books here: LINK.


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In nature there's always a balance, observes curvaceous Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) in her second big screen escapade. "The world comes in pairs. Yin and Yang, right and wrong, man and woman, what's pleasure without pain... that sort of thing."
The buxom archaeologist and explorer could happily extend her theory to Hollywood blockbusters: for every thrilling, white-knuckle event movie like X-Men 2, there is a bloated disappointment like this.
Directed with breathless abandon by Jan de Bont, this ramshackle sequel roams from one exotic location to the next as the gun-toting heroine searches for another priceless artefact.
En route, there are myriad opportunities for Lara to shoehorn her cleavage into a skin tight spandex body-suit and disable the bad guys with a well-placed, gravity-defying kick.
She packs plenty of punch - pity the same can't be said about the film.
Lara travels to Greece to track down a map to find the location of Pandora's Box, only to have the artefact stolen from right under her nose by the henchmen of megalomaniac Jonathan Reiss (Ciaran Hinds). When Reiss later threatens to unleash the box's hellish powers on the world, Lara joins forces with her ex-lover and mercenary Terry Sheridan (Gerard Butler) to prevent a global catastrophe taking place.
Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life is an improvement on the first film but that's not much of a compliment.
The plot occasionally makes sense, if you forgive the ham-fisted manner in which screenwriter Dean Georgaris lurches from one big action scene to the next.
Jolie is in fine shape and glides effortlessly through the physical rigours of the role, whether it be roaring across the Aegean on a jet-ski or stopping a great white shark in its tracks.
She shows glimmers of Lara's insecurities but for the most part her heroine is as icy cool as her plummy English accent.
Sexual chemistry with Butler's token beefcake proves a welcome distraction and the two engage in a flirtatious rivalry.
De Bont gallops through the action sequences with gusto but for all the pyrotechnics and computer jiggery pokery, there's too much flashy wrapping and barely any substance.


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It's important that we learn about the transgendered community. Being part of the larger LGBT community, I think it is important to know the struggles and issues that affect the Ls, Bs, and Ts. When we understand and connect with the community as a whole we can work more effectively for more visibility and equality.
"When did you first realize that you were different or felt different?" If you're gay you've probably heard that a lot and you get a little tired of the question. "I'm not different, I'm me," you think or might state out loud. How funny it should be then when I had a chat with my good friend Damian, a transgendered person transitioning from female to male, that that would be my first question. You would think that as a gay man or anyone who has had his or her own internal struggle with identity, I would be a bit more sensitive. I surprise myself sometimes. Luckily, Damian is a class act through and through and really gave me a lesson on what it means to be transgendered.
To answer my first question, Damian said, "This happens to a majority of us. It's not that you realize it; you realized you realized it. It's always in hindsight." How true! He went on to explain that looking back, he knew he felt different at a very young age.
This was a very similar experience to mine. As children, we don't have the vocabulary or knowledge to put into words what we're thinking and feeling. This is a very complex concept for a child to process but you know deep down inside that something is different about you and you're not sure what to do with it or who to talk to about it.
Damian and I are just about the same age. We were both born in the early 80's. We're still young with a lot of living to do but we were born at a time when kids still didn't talk to their parents about gender identity or sexuality. It's a testament to how far we've come when you read stories about young kids talking to their parents about being gay but even today there's a lack of talk about kids talking with their parents about gender identity.
Damian, in fact, didn't have words to put to his feelings until he was an adult. He felt that he couldn't identify with the term "trans" because to him trans meant "transsexual women prostituting themselves or transvestite men. That's not who I am." He didn't know that trans also encompassed other things. He finally admitted it to himself when an ex-girlfriend forced the issue.
After Damian came to terms with who he actually was, he had a fear that he would lose his friends and family and that his life would be over. He was sure of that. In fact, he did lose some people in his life. Without knowing another trans person, he didn´t know where to turn. Luckily a friend of his introduced him to someone who was also trans. This was a big milestone in Damian´s life. It changed everything in his life. HE learned that being trans didn´t have to be a lonely sad life, just the opposite. Finding someone who accepts you for who you are can be so liberating.
Actually it was more than liberating; it was lifesaving. Damian had contemplated suicide but once he found someone who loved him, he chose life. Damian had met someone who was trying to overcome the same obstacles, someone who knew what it was like. To me, as a gay man, it can be all too lonely when you feel or sometimes are the only gay in the village. You think that no one understands what you´re going through. You may know that there are other people in the world who have similar experiences but until you make a connection with someone like you, it feels very theoretical.
I had asked Damian what one of the defining moments in his transition was. He told me that it was when his mentor gave him a bind. The bind is used to flatten out the chest and makes the breasts seem smaller. This was the start of feeling more like a man. He could dress the way he wanted to dress and not have to worry about the breasts getting in the way. He´d be able to pass more as a man and that gave him a lot of comfort. At this point in his transition he´s about half way through, he's been on hormone therapy for a year now and you have to be on it for two years so you can complete the transition. He hasn´t set a date yet for the top surgery because he doesn´t want to be disappointed if he can´t save up the money in that time. The decision was made to only get the top surgery and not the bottom half because he didn´t want to lose any pleasure.
Still here? You're a star and a king and/or queen among men and/or women. It's funny that I started to talk about this because just after I began writing, an interview started popping up in my newsfeed this week and it is very much connected to transgendered issues.
It turns out that Katie Couric interviewed Laverne Cox and Carmen Carrera on her show this week. Both women are some of the most visible transgendered role models today from either being on Orange Is The New Black, Ru Paul's Drag Race, or being the first transgendered Victoria's Secret model. Both women were asked about their transition by Katie. Both talk about their transition but both wanted to steer the conversation into another topic.
Carmen handled it head on first by shushing Katie and then stating that she felt that "other interviews with other trans people, they've always focused on either the transition or the genitalia… there's more to trans people than just that."
Laverne on the other hand had a more delicate and graceful approach to the question. First, she does not consider herself a role model, she considers herself a "possibility model." Second, she states that "the obsession with transition objectifies trans people and we don't get to deal with the real lived experiences." She goes on to say that this takes away from some really big issues on the trans community, such as violence towards transgendered people and unemployment.
I'd like to touch upon the nature of the Katie's questions because she really should have known better. Yes, transition is a major part of a transgendered person's live but it is not the only part. Like Carmen said, "There's life after transition." There are careers and hopes and dreams to be achieved.
I feel like we're at a point in the US where social issues are starting to move at a fast clip. Both homosexual men and women are gaining rights and more equal status faster than ever. Transgendered people are also becoming more and more visible. It's time to start moving past the part about the penis and the vagina. We all have them! Get over it. Let's start by refocusing our efforts and supporting legislation such as ENDA (The Employment Non-Discrimination Act) so LGBT citizens don't have to worry about being fired because of their sexual orientation or being transgendered.
This is a step that will help make the US more inclusive and create opportunities for those that want to take them. Wasn't that, after all, at the heart of the American dream?


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It's started leaking a touch at the collar, and not being the original owner I don't know how old it is so hoping new seals will sort it.
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Stoke have confirmed midfielder Stephen Ireland is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after breaking his leg in training.
Ireland has struggled with various injury problems this season and the 29-year-old is now set for an extended spell on the sidelines after this latest setback.
The details of how the injury occurred remain unclear, other than the club stating that it happened during training on Tuesday morning.
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"#SCFC can confirm Stephen Ireland is facing an extended spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken leg in training this morning," read the official Stoke Twitter account.
"All at #SCFC wish Stephen a speedy recovery and will offer him all the support he requires as he undergoes his rehabilitation."
Ireland has been hampered by hamstring-related problems for much of this season, making just 16 appearances, and has yet to start a Barclays Premier League match for Mark Hughes' side. His three starts this campaign have all been in the cup competitions
The player is about to enter the final year of his contract with the club and this latest injury could severely hamper his chances of earning a new one.


text: As stated in another post Mrs Dee gave me an MES 40 for Christmas (Let have it early too!!!). Well when it arrived I figured I would season it and then plan a smoke for next weekend. Nope!! The Mrs. came home took one look at it and said what are you going to smoke?? So while it was going thru the seasoning process I went to the store and picked up one rack of ribs. Sorry the only pictures are after the smoke, camera problems (actually operator error). Since I did not the usual amount of time for my normal rub I did a modified version. Garlic salt, onion powder, lemon pepper, and little brown sugar. Used the 2,2,1 method. These came out good could have used more spice. The sweet corn is the from last years garden. No more left, did not plant a garden this year. Next up will be smoked cheese which I will be doing later today, With my AMNPS. Dennis


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2016 Venge Vias has Arrived
What would you do with an extra 5 minutes? Checkout how you can turn back the clock with the all new 2016 Specialized Venge Vias, Evade helmet and skinsuit, and updated S-Works Sub 6 shoes.
via Velo News: http://velonews.competitor.com/can-specialized-save-you-five-minutes-over-40km
If you ride these 2016 Specialized products together — the Venge ViAS bike, mounted up with new Roval CLX64 wheels and Turbo Cotton clinchers, Evade helmet, Sub 6 BG shoe, and Evade GC skinsuit — you will go more than five minutes faster over 40 kilometers versus other high-quality pro-team issue bike, wheels, tires, helmet, shoes, and clothes … at least that's what the Specialized R&D department claims.
Specialized has come up with a time savings number for each individual piece of equipment, adding up to over five minutes of total predicted time savings.
S-Works Venge ViAS bike, with Roval CLX64 wheels — 120 seconds saved
Claim: The new Venge ViAS bike with 64mm-deep Roval CLX 64 wheels is 120 seconds faster over 40km than a Specialized Tarmac SL4 with 40mm-deep wheels.
The bike sells for a cool $12,500 with Di2 or as a module for $5,800 and has a number of separate, unique features.
Brakes: Possibly most unique about the Venge ViAS are its hinge-type brakes extending behind the fork crown and off the rear of the seat tube. By mounting at the crown, rather than doing a V-brake-type of arrangement as others have, Specialized didn't have to add beef to the fork legs; the crown is already plenty beefy.
The rear brake extending off the back of the seat tube is protected from the wind by the water bottle, adding no aerodynamic drag. That location also eliminates the side-side alternating rub of the wheel against the brake pads with hard, out-of-saddle pedaling. There is no "hidden" brake under the bottom bracket that the wind can see even if you can't.
Specialized has an in-house brake-testing machine, which its engineers used to match the performance of a Dura-Ace brake. That doesn't mean it will be easy to hook up, though. The cable is hidden the entire way inside the frame and fork, and it pops out at the brake and makes some tight curves.
Tube shapes: The Venge's down tube is two aero shapes — not a single shape, and it is designed with two bottles on the bike in mind. The upper half of the down tube tapers to the top and forms the trailing edge of the wheel, tire, and head tube. The aero section of the tube flips 180 degrees in the middle. The lower half of the down tube is the leading edge of the stuff behind it (bottles, seat tube), and it's also critical to a bike's stiffness. Making it as big as possible at the bottom bracket stiffens the frame up, and this is balanced with aerodynamic consequences.
The head tube is as narrow as possible while maintaining front-end stiffness. Its lower skirt was redesigned a number of times to obtain the narrowest shape while still allowing big enough headset ball bearings and steering tube.
Stem and Handlebar: Specialized has cleaned up the aerodynamics of the stem and handlebar, but without going to a non-adjustable one-piece stem/bar like Trek has. After their collaborators at McLaren laughed at a traditional stem clamped onto a handlebar, noting that it looked like plumbing, Specialized engineers made a handlebar clamp with two bolts that go right through the bar. The round clamping area with oval holes front and back allows the bar to rotate as well as to be interchanged to alter width and/or rise. At the same time, it also allows fully internal routing of cables through the bar and stem, and into the frame. The cables are not visible at all until they pop out at the derailleurs and brakes.
The handlebar is thin and aero-shaped on either side of the stem clamp, but since the bar's top is already perpendicular to the wind, Specialized built in much of the height adjustability of the bike's front end into the handlebar. It comes with either a flat top or with 25mm of rise, which raises the brake levers the same as a 6-degree, 110mm stem would.
Wheels: As Specialized road engineering manager Mark Cote says, "narrow is aero," yet this bike and wheels are optimized in the wind tunnel for faster-rolling/better-cornering 24mm wide tires, not 19mm or 21mm. Cote claims that the CLX64 is the first spoked wheel with performance in crosswinds on par with a disc wheel.
When compared to a standard aluminum wheelset, Specialized claims the CLX64s are 44 seconds faster over 40km in no wind or in a headwind, and in crosswinds, they're up to 104 seconds faster, depending on wind angle.
Happily, Specialized found in the wind tunnel that the drag was unchanged between internal and external spoke nipples. So this wheel is easily adjustable for spoke tension, something often lacking on deep aero wheels. Flat spokes did make an improvement over round ones, though, so the CLX64 is built up with DT Swiss Aerolite butted-and-bladed spokes.
Sagan is riding the tubular version, and other riders are using the clincher wheels with the Turbo cotton clincher tire.
S-Works Evade skinsuit — 96 seconds saved
Claim: The new Evade GC skinsuit is 96 seconds faster over 40km than a standard pro-fit jersey and bib shorts.
In development for over three years, the suit fits very tightly without air-grabbing bunches or seams. For practicality in road racing, it has a full-length zipper and three back pockets, as well as Cold Fabric to reflect heat normally absorbed by dark colors. Cuffless, welded sleeve openings with seamless, golf ball-like Dimplex fabric at the shoulders reduce air drag. Panels at the back and legs reduce weight and increase fatigue-reducing muscle compression.
Compare this with shaved legs, which Specialized's aero engineers claim trim around 76 seconds off of a rider's 40km time, depending on where he or she lines up on the "wookie spectrum."
S-Works Evade helmet — 46 seconds saved
Claim: The Evade helmet is 46 seconds faster over 40km than an S-Works Prevail helmet. This is based on testing of Evade vs. Prevail helmets on over 60 riders in the company's "Win Tunnel."
Profiled similar to Specialized's S-Works McLaren TT helmet, the Evade is also designed for comfort, featuring numerous front air vents and rear exhaust ports. The Trifix web-splitter fit system combines height adjustment with a dial tensioner.
S-Works Sub 6 shoes — 35 seconds saved
Claim: The S-Works Sub 6 Shoes are 35 seconds faster over 40km than 2015 S-Works shoes. This is without shoe covers, but with "Warp Sleeve" lace covers. At 170 grams per shoe, the S-Works 6 shoe is also among the world's lightest and is the shoe in which Alberto Contador won the 2015 Giro d'Italia.
Who knew there was much to be gained aerodynamically with shoes? Again, "narrow is aero," and these shoes are very trim and contour-hugging around the heels. In fact, Specialized has wind-tunnel results demonstrating that trim shaping makes significantly more aerodynamic difference than shoe covers, and that in most cases shoe covers do not actually improve aerodynamics.
Like previous Body Geometry shoes, the S-Works 6 shoes were designed in conjunction with Dr. Andy Pruitt and scientifically tested by the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine (BCSM). Biomechanist Rob Pickels performed the tests at BCSM and found on a standing-start 10-second sprint, all test subjects reached maximum watts around one second sooner and could sustain the max watts longer than with the predecessor shoes. Nonetheless, this time savings is based entirely on aerodynamics; any additional time savings due to greater pedaling efficiency are not measured or included in the tally.
Pruitt originally designed the Body Geometry shoe line as a way of reducing repetitive-stress injuries to riders' joints, mainly by tipping the foot bed slightly to the outside. The findings of improved performance and power transfer were gravy, and subsequent peer-reviewed medical journal articles attest to this.
The new heel cup is injection-molded and interlocks like a jigsaw piece with the outsole to perfectly and repeatedly maintain the volume and location of the heel cup. This is in contrast to most shoe building, in which uppers are nailed to cardboard insoles and then glued to the outsoles, making precision difficult.
The "Stroble-construction," lightweight, durable, and breathable perforated synthetic microfiber laser-cut upper is a single piece integrated with the insole that wraps around and glues to the opposite side to guarantee consistent fit. This is glued directly to the carbon outsole. Again, this is in contrast to gluing and lasting on a board and then to the outsole. The fit is snug, as it is designed to lock the foot into place, and testers have complained the snug fit around the edges makes the shoe harder to get on and off. A lightweight, non-stretch, aerospace-grade material that's used in spacecraft parachutes surrounds the heel and instep. The closures on the S-Works 6 shoes are BOA S2-Snap twist buckles, and the S-Works Sub 6 shoes tighten with laces.
The Powerline carbon outsole is thicker along the inboard edge to raise the big toe higher than the little toe as on other BG shoes, and it's Specialized's most rigid shoe. Rather than three cleat holes, it has three cleat slots with offset T-nuts to allow more cleat-position options; the cleat can go back 5mm further than other shoes.
S-Works Turbo tire — 35 seconds saved
Claim: The S-Works "700x24c" Turbo Cotton tire is 35 seconds faster over 40km in rolling resistance alone compared to one of the world's best-selling tires, the Continental Grand Prix 4000.
This is the tire Tony Martin made famous. Judging by rolling resistance results Velo has obtained from the Wheel Energy lab in Finland, Specialized has done its homework with the Turbo Cotton tire. The handmade, 320TPI open-tubular casing, with thin polyester/cotton threads lightly coated with latex rather than vulcanized, make it supple and able to absorb small road imperfections without robbing more energy by deflecting the entire bike and rider.
There are other open tubulars with similar casings on the market, but Specialized has also worked hard on its Gripton tread compound and BlackBelt puncture-protection strip to achieve rolling-resistance results considerably lower than open tubulars of competitors.
The tire is labeled as 700x22c, but when installed on the Roval CLX64 rim, which has an internal rim width of 21mm, it measures 24mm wide. It weighs 210 grams.
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text: Until a few days ago, it was possible to download trailers from the E3 in your 3DS (They seem to not be available anymore though), and you could keep them in your SD card as well. I'm pretty sure these downloads are just video files (one video for each eye) with a bundled video player that works into outputting them in 3D for the 3DS. Has anyone ever thought of the possibility of hacking these files and swapping the original videos for other videos, converted to that same specific format of the originals, which could then be played by the 3DS via main menu? This way we could actually play wide-screen/3D videos taken from files in the computer. First a converting tool would be needed, and then some way to insert the video into the file... And since the DS checks to see if you are the original downloader, everyone would have to do it themselves. Is that too absurd, or would it be possible in any way?


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Big Data in Big Companies
Companies that were born digital—think Google, EBay, LinkedIn, and Facebook—were built on a foundation of big data from the beginning. No integration with existing architectures or processes, no legacy systems to reconcile. At these companies, big data was foundational. It could stand on its own.
But these companies are in the minority. The fact is that most companies still struggle with finding, sourcing, accessing, reconciling, provisioning, and delivering data—particularly data in non-traditional formats. In their research report, Big Data in Big Companies, Tom Davenport and Jill Dyché interviewed executives from 20 large, established companies about their big data journeys. Companies like GE, Sears Holdings, and UPS shared their varied reasons for adopting big data technologies and formalizing the accompanying programs. They also shared their challenges, and how they hoped to continue to deliver big data at the speed at which their businesses needed to move.
Media Mentions for Big Data in Big Companies
Big Data in Big Companies (report summary by Jill)
sascom Magazine | Q4 2013
Banks Use Big Data To Understand Customers Across Channels
Forbes | June 11, 2013
Wanna Know How The Big Boys Make Big Bucks With Big Data?
Silicon Angle | June 11, 2013
Geeks Wanted — Big Data Firms Push Data Scientist Development
Forbes | June 17, 2013
Big data definitions fail to describe challenges of large data sets
TechTarget – SearchBusinessAnalytics | November 1, 2013
Analytics 3.0 — the old guard masters how to build data products
TechTarget – SearchCIO | December 2013
Sexy" Data Scientist is a Team Sport
Information Management | January 6, 2014


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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State didn't accomplish everything on its checklist in 2013, but it came pretty close in what has to be considered a successful year. If the Buckeyes are going to top it in 2014, it can start with these resolutions moving into Urban Meyer's third season with the program.
Fix the defense: The lack of depth was evident even before injuries started taking a toll on the defensive side of the ball, but that really doesn't excuse the breakdowns that popped up frequently at the end of the season. Giving up nearly 260 passing yards per game will never be acceptable at a program that's proud of its defensive tradition, and that weakness in the secondary is a big part of the reason Ohio State is opening 2014 in the Discover Orange Bowl and not playing for the national championship. In recruiting, the Buckeyes have been accumulating the pieces they need to get back to having a complete two-deep capable of playing at a high level and not just a talented group of starters without much support. Making the right hire to replace co-defensive coordinator Everett Withers could be critical in helping that entire unit reach its potential.
Find balance: For a while, the Buckeyes looked like they had already become the kind of balanced offense Meyer has been trying to build. Braxton Miller's accuracy clearly improved, the receiving corps was hauling in passes deep down the field and tight end Jeff Heuerman was giving Ohio State a matchup nightmare to throw at defenses to keep them from loading up the box to stop the powerful rushing attack. But that aerial attack vanished almost completely down the stretch, with poor weather, good defenses and the success of the ground game all eventually producing too much reliance on Miller and Hyde to make plays with their legs. In the end, the Buckeyes wound up rushing 243 more times than they threw the ball, which isn't close the 50-50 split Meyer has targeted as ideal for his spread offense.
Identify leaders: A core group of veterans that included four senior starters on the offensive line made it easy for the Buckeyes to figure out who to follow last season. But with those stalwarts moving on, along with captains such as C.J. Barnett, Philly Brown, Kenny Guiton (and potentially Miller and linebacker Ryan Shazier, if they leave early for the NFL draft), there will be a significant void to fill. Defensive tackle Michael Bennett could be at the front of the pack to become the voice and face of the program, but he's going to need some help -- and the sooner the Buckeyes find out where it's coming from, the better off they'll be as they head into offseason workouts.


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Serena and Lily
Lifestyle brand specializing in home and baby furnishings.
Serena and Lily is a lifestyle brand specializing in home furnishings and décor and is a leader in premium baby furnishings. Serena and Lily is the brainchild of entrepreneurs Serena Dugan and Lily Kanter; two dedicated, style-driven mothers who sought to reinvent their own children's bedrooms. Serena and Lily sells through its catalog, online through its website and in retailers such as Neiman Marcus. Fireman Capital Partners successfully sold its investment in Serena & Lily in October 2011.
The Opportunity
Fueled by a loyal customer base, Serena & Lily successfully expanded its product line from nursery to the large home furnishings market, presenting a strong growth trajectory.
The Partnership with FCP
FCP aided in the migration and organization of the product assortment beyond infant and toddler into adult, home and lifestyle while consulting on a rebranding effort.
Collaborating with Fireman Capital is a wonderful opportunity for us to continue building Serena & Lily into a true lifestyle brand that transcends the traditional home furnishings category. As a direct-to-consumer business, there are inherent advantages in place and now we can combine resources and maximize FCP's vast expertise to further refine our mission while maintaining the entrepreneurial roots and philosophies of our company.
Lily Kanter, CEO, Serena & Lily
Portfolio Partners


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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Seriously, I love it. I love that Thanksgiving isn't about giving gifts, dressing up in weird costumes or hiding eggs. For me, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks (duh) and eating all the food. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays where I eat all the things. It's the holiday where most of my favorite foods appear on one table and I'm in heaven. When I lived in Atlanta, I always hosted Thanksgiving dinner at my apartment. I'll be honest, I miss cooking a large Thanksgiving dinner for friends. I'm hoping John and I will be able to host our own Thanksgiving soon. We did host Christmas dinner last year and that was fun but Thanksgiving…that's my jam. Today, I'm sharing some great Thanksgiving ideas that you can use for the impending holiday.
OK, wait a second. I need to dwell on this idea of hosting Thanksgiving dinner a little more. The idea of cooking an entire turkey and making all of the sides to go along with it seems really daunting. And it is. But that's what I sort of love about it. I love waking up early to season the turkey, organize my schedule and set the table. I'm ready to go back to a time when Thanksgiving was fun, which is why I'm excited to make holiday memories with John.
These Thanksgiving ideas are easy, creative and can be used whether you're hosting dinner or a dinner guest. Don't forget to follow me on Pinterest for more holiday-inspired ideas.
Thanksgiving Ideas and Inspiration
A beautiful place setting idea. It's very elegant but simple to assemble – via Brit & Co.
This cranberry sauce bourbon cocktail is high on my list – via The Roasted Root
How adorable are these pumpkin centerpieces? They're simple to make too – via Fish & Bull
Need an idea for leftovers? Stuffing fried rice is just what the doctor ordered – via Bon Appetit
Say no to boring turkeys and try this turkey with a brown sugar glaze – via Martha Stewart
No dinner is complete without dessert. Try individual pear and cranberry pies – via My Baking Addiction


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Crazy celebrity behavior and our obsession with watching train-wrecks has been a thing since as far back as Marilyn Monroe, whose lack of control provided a unique attraction from which we couldn't turn away. And as these days we demand more access to celebrities' private lives (JLaw naked, anyone!?) and the distance between the stars and the audience becomes smaller and smaller, people want the personalized treatment; ultimately, we are pushing the stars to be at the center of their own narratives, because this both fascinates and satisfies in a way the controlled acting of their careers cannot.
At the center of this compulsion are not the Robert Downey Jr.s of Hollywood - whose years of substance abuse, arrests, rehab, and relapse were regarded as humanizing obstacles for the charismatic hero, the "loveable tornado", to overcome - no, at the center of this perverted limelight are child actors destroying themselves; Amanda Bynes, Edward Furlong, Lindsay Lohan.
It's not breaking news that massive amounts of money and fame at a young age can cause child stars to feel invincible and, as a result, make some poor decisions... But these are seven child actors that have really tested the limits of sanity.
Edward Furlong
A long way from his Terminator 2 days, poor old Eddie Furlong has a list of convictions longer than all of Arnie's guns put together. The actor's life spiraled out of control after his role as John Connor in the Terminator sequel catapulted him to Hollywood stardom.
He became an alcoholic and drug addict, has had numerous stints in rehab, and has been hospitalized after suffering suspected overdoses. Last year he was even slapped with a six-month jail sentence for violating his probation terms.
But among the weirdest is his arrest for public intoxication that saw him liberating lobsters from a Kentucky grocery store's tank. At the time, some tabloids tried to link the incident to Furlong's PETA membership, but I have my doubts...
And this is the man who is supposedly meant to lead us into war against the machines? Thank god for Batman.
Amanda Bynes
Bynes is a child actor who lost her way. Known once as a Nickelodeon star with a stance against the party scene, she's now identified with hit and runs, DUI charges, and even a night in the slammer.
The girl went bonkers throwing bongs out of windows and tweeting to other celebs ("I want @drake to murder my vagina" and "@Rihanna Chris brown beat you because you're not pretty enough").
If you wrote a movie script of Bynes' life, people would protest "this is the most ridiculous thing I've ever read!" But, look! There she was, legitimately standing in court with the worst blonde wig she could muster the strength to find.
Lindsay Lohan
LiLo, now soaked in tarnished glamor, started her career on a high note...and proceeded to stay high. Now, the redhead's tabloid trials are more entertaining than most of her movies - which says as much about us as it does about her.
She's barely been able to keep a steady job since it all went sideways - not to mention the car crash, the ankle monitor, the rehab, the assault, the numerous arrests, and the prison sentence...
On my watch, Lohan's now on her fourth release from rehab, and she's made celebrating her release with a bottle of bubbly a bit of a regrettable ritual in the past. That said, no Hollywood career is ever really over (looking at you, RDJ!) and Lindsay is certainly still young enough to turn her's around.
Shia LaBeouf
After a few erratic episodes, like attending a movie premiere during 2014's Berlin Film Festival wearing a paper bag over his head that read "I'm not famous anymore", the former star of Disney Channel's Even Stevens was finally arrested earlier this year.
LaBeouf apparently accosted a homeless man and demanded that he hand over the McDonald's bag he was holding. The homeless man refused and sort of taunted LaBeouf with it, then ran away, prompting LaBeouf to chase him through traffic...
Shia was later dragged out of his Broadway production of Cabaret in handcuffs and arrested for disruptive behavior. According to reports, Shia was also slapping performers on their asses, smoking joints in the theater, falling off of his chair, and screaming at cops who came to escort him out.
Macauley Culkin
Macaulay's star rose to fame playing the adorable eight-year-old child Kevin McCallister in the massively successful Home Alone films. But his career as a child star later became overshadowed by a highly-publicized dispute with his parents, whom he sued amid allegations that they had mishandled his fortune.
Culkin got married at the young age of 18 to Rachel Mine but got divorced by the age of 20 and has since been seen on the streets of NYC, woozy from Coke-tinted wine. Damn, Kevin - what happened!?
Jeremy Jackson
Jeremy's situation has gone from sad to funny and back again more times than I can remember. In his difficult moments, it seemed like no one was reaching out to him and offering him a path to reclaiming what he once had. What he once had, of course, was promise...
In the nineties, the young thesp was best known for his role as Hobie Buchanan, the son of David Hasselhoff's character Mitch Buchanan on everyone's favorite Saturday evening show, Baywatch.
But the success of Baywatch eventually went to Jackson's head. He became heavily involved with crystal meth, and remained so for several years. In 2005 he was arrested for setting up an illegal meth lab in his home and sentenced to six months in rehab.
Thankfully, Jackson's drug days appear to be over. Sadly, he has still not recovered from his plastic surgery/fake tan addiction.
Drew Barrymore
Even now when I hear the words "Drew Barrymore", I think "oh yeah, that little girl from ET who totally f*cked up her life with drugs as, like, a 12-year old, then cleaned up her life and started making a lot of chick flicks.
Born in 1975 into a lineage of actors, Drew was destined for an acting career. She appeared in commercials at the age of 11 months and by the time she was 11-years-old she was smoking cigarettes, drinking regularly, smoking weed at 12 and doing cocaine at 13.
When she was 14, Barrymore went to rehab, after which she attempted suicide. But she cleaned up her act in her twenties, and while she says she still drinks moderately, she is now a successful movie actress and producer.
Do these seven celebrities have the power to stay out of trouble after being exposed from such a young age? I'm unsure, but it's clear that our interest in the stars' personal affairs will remain at a Hollywood high. They're part of our abstract obsession with Tinseltown and each embody a psychological attraction that we just can't let go of...


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Strength of human spirit theme of USAWC Holocaust Remembrance Observance
The Carlisle Barracks community is invited to attend a Holocaust Remembrance Observance, in the Wil Washcoe Auditorium located in Root Hall, April 24, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Speaker for this year's event is Dwight Raymond, Peacekeeping Operations Specialist and Instructor in PKSOI. Raymond will touch on the Department of Defense theme "The Strength of the Human Spirit," and address the DoD mission "The Responsibility to Protect."
From April 23-30 the DoD recognizes a week of reflection for Holocaust Days Remembrance. Days of Remembrance was established by the U.S. Congress to memorialize the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust--as well as the millions of non-Jewish victims of Nazi persecution. The week of remembrance is set aside to honor and to remember the victims of the Holocaust and their liberators, se we never forget the great atrocity of which mankind is capable and to remember the Strength of the Human Spirt. Days of Remembrance raises awareness that democratic institutions and values are not simply sustained, but need to be appreciated, nurtured, and protected. It also clearly illustrates the roots and ramifications of prejudice, racism, and stereotyping in any society. More importantly, silence and indifference to the suffering of others, or to the infringement of civil rights in any society, can--however unintentionally--perpetuate these problems.


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The Start of Summer
Service in the Summer
Just because the spring semester has winded down doesn't mean the Community Service Center has put a pause on its work. In fact, 30 students stuck around over the summer to work as CSC summer staff, doing everything from coordinating food runs to planning Alternative Spring Breaks and the First Year Student Outreach Project. Take a look at what we've been doing to get ready for the next school year.
Alternative Spring Breaks
This year's ASB program managers, Matt Sullivan and Katie Collins, have been getting a head start on planning next year's alternative spring breaks. ASB promotes community service, develops leadership skills, and creates strong relationships among its volunteers. Last year ASB ha more than 300 volunteers and traveled to 39 locations across the country.
In addition to booking service sites across the country, Matt and Katie have made it one of their goals to make ASB more environmentally sustainable. Asking volunteers to bring their own Tupperware and grocery bags are a couple options they're considering to reduce ASB's footprint. Matt and Katie are also researching possible new trips. We heard they have their eyes on California, but keep your eyes peeled for updates.
Student Food Rescue
Student Food Rescue is the only CSC program that continues in full force over the summer. This year's program managers, Krisandra Kneer and Nicole St. Louis, have been on call all day, every day to make sure that donations from bakeries, restaurants, and grocery stores are picked up by our volunteers and dropped off recipient sites in the Greater Boston Area. SFR is running 27 weekly food runs over the summer and all CSC summer staff, as well as other BU students staying in Boston, have been doing runs on a weekly basis.
First-Year Student Outreach Project
This summer's 22 FYSOP coordinators and two project managers have been working nonstop this summer in preparation for the more than 900 first-year students who will volunteer with FYSOP this fall. The FYSOP summer staff spent three weeks training with Orientation, learning the ins and outs of BU and getting ready to interact with first-years and their parents at Orientation sessions throughout the summer.
Since training ended, the FYSOP coordinators have been busy booking service sites, researching their issue areas, and calling accepted FYSOP volunteers. Needless to say, they're super excited to be meeting first-year students and to meet their staff in August.


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Today is Memorial day. I, like most of you, enjoy having a day off and spending it with friends and family celebrating the beginning of Summer. Wait a second…. The beginning of Summer? Isn't that on June 20th? You know the Summer Solstice! Then what is Memorial Day? Ah, that's right. It is the day we set aside to honor those young men and women who have died in service to our country and kept us free.
Although I have not served in the armed forces, I have friends and family that have. Let me tell you, they deserve our respect and remembrance. Hundreds of thousands of brave men and women have given their life in service for us. More than that, each of these had parents that sent their sons and daughters off to serve and protect knowing that the ultimate sacrifice may be demanded from them. I don't know about you, but I have a hard time looking at my kids on this day without feeling at least a shadow of the pride and pain each of these parents must have felt.
Knowing about Memorial Day is important. It is also important to teach these traditions and the reverence behind them to our children. You will hear me say often that we are our kids primary teachers. Why not use this special day to teach them a little about what has made this nation great and the cost it has required. You may even learn something yourself. Like the fact that Memorial Day was made official on May 5th 1868 by General John Logan. How many of you knew that? Here are a few other interesting pieces of information:
- The flag is flown at half-staff only until noon then raised
- The recognized Memorial Day flower is the Red Poppies
- Many ceremonies on Memorial Day will play "Taps"
- Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day
- The first state to officially observe Memorial Day was New York
- The south ignored memorial day until after WWI
- Memorial Day was not declared a federal holiday until 1971
- At 3 pm local time we are to pause for a moment of silence
Take time today to tell your kids about the meaning behind this day. Use it as a learning experience and to distill a healthy amount of pride and patriotism in them. After all, it has been with the lives of these men and women that our country was made great. Were it not for those that have died in our armed forces we would not be here at all. Lets take a day and truly remember what they have done.
And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier's tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.
~ Joseph Drake


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6th Annual Leadership North Carolina Forum
Leadership North Carolina
Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
We are thrilled to invite you to join us at the 6th Annual Leadership North Carolina Forum: Creating Sustainability through Leadership on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at the Central Piedmont Community College Harris Conference Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The 2013 LNC Forum is a one day symposium designed to inform and engage North Carolina executives regarding issues and opportunities facing our state, with a strong focus on sustainability within our government, health and human services, environment, and education sectors.
Featured Speakers include:
- Dr. Dave Chenoweth
- Ms. Libby Smith
- Ms. Lisa Riegel
- Dr. Tony Zeiss
- Mr. Mark Pringle
- Mr. Scott Carlberg
- Mr. Joe Brannan
- Mr. Paul Morris
- Mr. Franklin Yoho
- Ms. Katie Kross
- Mr. Brad Ives
- Dr. Dan Fogel
- Mr. Paul Morris
- Mr. Chuck Hester
- Mr. Randall Johnson
Do not miss this opportunity to join the Leadership North Carolina board of directors, alumni, current participants, and other community leaders for this event. Purchase your tickets today or call (919) 803-5323 for more information.
When & Where
Harris Conference Center
3216 Cpcc West Campus Dr
Thursday, January 24, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (EST)
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Name: Marco Curnen
Current Position and School: Principal at Donald McKay K-8 School. Position held for three years.
Educational Background: Master of education in administration, University of Massachusetts; master of education in teaching & curriculum, Harvard Graduate School of Education; bachelor of arts in Spanish, Williams College.
School Information: The Donald McKay K-8 School in East Boston serves a student population of 89% Hispanic, 8% White, 2% African-American, and 1% Asian. 93% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.
Prior Experience: Marco's prior experience includes serving as Boston principal fellow at the Community Academy of Science & Health and Spanish teacher at Brookline High School.


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Welcome to KCT Photography
After many years of creating wedding memories for many couples KCT Photography have decided to retire from wedding photography to concentrate on our commercial and nursery/school activities. All existing bookings in 2016 an 2017 will be honoured but we will not be accepting any new bookings going forward. We have worked with Atlantis Imagery, Wedding HD and PM Photography Limited and as such would happily recommend them to any perspective couples looking for a very professional company to capture the memories for one of the best days of your life. Thank you for your interest in KCT Photography and we all hope you do have a fantastic day. March 2016
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KCT Photography Limited, 28 Allington Drive, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 9FF
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All photographs are copyright (c) KCT Photography Limited and may not be re-produced in any way without the express written permission of KCT Photography Limited.
KCT Photography based in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire covers
Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Louth, Skegness, Market Rasen, Brigg, Scunthorpe, Barton Upon Humber, Hull, Beverley, Brough, Lincoln, Mablethorpe, Caenby Corner, Habrough, Laceby, Stallingborough, Cottingham, Willerby, Broughton, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, Lincolnshire
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Matra Scores Successful Acid Treatment at Arkhangelovskoe - 12
Matra Petroleum plc announced that the Arkhangelovskoe - 12 discovery well on the Arkhangelovskoe License in Orenburg, Russia, has been successfully treated with acid to remove formation damage.
The acid treatment was completed on May 21 and followed re-perforation and retesting of the well. The well cleaned-up and produced strongly after the treatment and was flowing at a stabilized rate of 540 bopd on a 5mm choke with a flowing wellhead pressure of 1000psi on May 25. A series of flow tests were then conducted using a series of increasing choke sizes. The last of these flow periods was on a 7mm choke and the well flowed at a stabilized rate of 820 bopd with a flowing wellhead pressure of 650psi. The well has now been shut-in at the start of a 24 hour pressure build-up survey. Data acquired during this test combined with the pressure data will confirm the full well potential under natural flow and with artificial lift (pump). The well will be returned to production at the completion of the pressure survey.
"The acid treatment has proved a great success in removing the formation damage identified previously as restricting the flow rate," said Peter Hind, Matra's Managing Director. "With relatively high flowing wellhead pressures the well is capable of higher rates under natural flow conditions. Analysis of the current test program will allow us to assess that potential, to calculate the benefit of installing a pump in due course and to define the best production strategy for this and future wells.
"The combination of a substantially better well rate and current oil prices not only means that we will be generating meaningful cash flow in the short term but has important implications for the value of the full field development."
OOO Arkhangelovskoe is a 100% owned subsidiary of Matra and owns 100% of the rights attributable to the Arkhangelovskoe License. On 6 November 2007 Matra announced it had made an oil discovery at Arkhangelovskoe-12, the Company's first exploration well in Russia.
- Matra Appoints New Chairman (Apr 12)
- Seismic Survey Completed at Matra's Russian Field (Oct 15)
- Seismic Survey Commissioned at Matra's Sokolovskoe Field (Jul 12)


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La Folie
Monday - Saturday
5:30pm - 10:30pm
(415) 776-5577
La Folie is a French restaurant located in Russian Hill of San Francisco. Chef Roland Passot, with his wife Jamie opened La Folie in March of 1988. He combines the freshest ingredients in exotic combinations. Each plate leaves the kitchen resembling art—a canvas of color and design that tastes even better than it looks. La Folie continues to be rated as one of the top restaurants, receiving a star from the Michelin Guide, 4 stars from the San Francisco Chronicle and 4 stars from San Francisco Magazine.
Chef Roland Passot began his culinary career at the tender age of fifteen in France's gastronomic capital of Lyon. Traditionally trained by some of the most famous chef's in France, he began as an apprentice before working his way up to the position of Sous-chef under Chef Paul Lacombe.
At age 20, Passot spent four year in Chicago. In 1981, he became the opening chef at French Room, Passot received national accolades and prepared dinners for celebrities and royalty from all around the world including Prince Charles and Bob Hope. Following his heart to San Francisco, Passot became the chef at Chez Michel, but it was not meant to be; the restaurant closed soon after he arrived.
Instead of looking for just another place to work Passot, with his wife Jamie opened La Folie in March of 1988. Through his rigorous French training and several positions in the Midwest, Southwest and in San Francisco, Passot had developed his personal style of cooking, in which he showcases at La Folie.
"One Star Award," 2009
—The Michelin Guide
"Four Stars," 2009
—San Francisco Chronicle
"Best French Restaurant," 2009
—7x7 magazine
"Best French Restaurant," 2009
—San Francisco Weekly
"Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants," 2008
—San Francisco Chronicle
"Mobil Four Star Award"


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Empire Swedish Giltwood Framed Mirror
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Linköping, Sweden, Swedish Empire gilt composition framed mirror decorated with side columns and lunette ornamented with a mask. Sight 23-1/2 x 13-1/2 inches; outside dimensions 44-1/2 x 24-1/2 inches.
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NYC Baby Shower for Spanish Speakers
On June 25th, LYFE participated in its final NYC Baby Shower for the school year. The successful event was held at El Museo del Barrio and tailored specifically for Spanish speakers. New and expecting parents, of all ages, from throughout the city, received valuable information regarding New York City services. In addition to being provided with resources, families were treated to a copy and reading of the book, "Love Is/ Amor Es."


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When you look at your existence what do you feel? Are you located in your body alone, simply taking up the space that you are physically in at the moment? Or are you more than that? Only you can answer this. Do you make yourself small like a pebble or big like the sky? This decision is made each day by all people living all over the world, in all sorts of circumstances.
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Are You Truly Living
What is the difference between being alive and truly living?
by Jonathan Hilton
All people are going to answer this question differently depending on where they are in their life. To me being alive is a fact of nature, and enjoying life and living for a purpose is truly living. But how do you enjoy life?
Other people will answer this very differently. It only takes a few visits to any number of blogs to experience the wide variety of philosophies and beliefs that exist.