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This blog is to provide a central location for upcoming local games, interesting facts, links and anything else to do with poker that will benefit Adelaide Poker Players. Please Enjoy the site.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
APA Adelaide under directions has closed its branch
Read more about the announcement at the links below:
Poker Network Discussion
APA Disscussion
WSOP Round Up – Aussies Rake in Over $3M in Cash
Well the 2006 World Series of Poker has wound up, and whilst Australia couldn't produce a Main Event champ for the second year running, the largest Aussie (and NZ) contingent ever certainly made their mark. This year, a total of 37 "Aussies" cashed 65 times for a total of $3,295,019 in prizemoney. Out of the 65 cashes, ten were at final tables, and almost half of the Australians that cashed did so more than once. Here's a recap of some of the stellar performances from this year's WSOP...
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Check out this article on Poker Network about how the Aussies fared at the recent WSOP. Its great to see a host of Aussies being successful at poker to carry on the efforts of Joe Hachem winning the Main Event last year.
Adelaide Pilgrimage – The Home of Oz Poker?
Weekend May 27/28 2006 recognises the return of Adelaide Casino to the Casino Poker Tournament World. For many years 1987 to 1999 it was the true "Home of Australasian Poker" and a Mecca for interstate players once or twice a year. Tournament Poker was in its infancy at the time and for many years "Adelaide was the only true Game in Town"...
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Check out this great article by "The Master" on Poker Network about poker in Adelaide. It is very interesting and features the history of poker in Adelaide and some key events over the years, a great read.
Poker Raid Wrap Up
If you look back at my previous posts you will see that there was a raid on a major Poker Tournament in South Australia last year. About 100 players were arrested for "unlawful gaming." Some of the players have decided to take their case to court arguing that poker is a game of skill (which it is), while others decided to just accept the charges.
This article says that the charges for anyone pleading guilty will simply be a fine of $50 and no conviction. Read more here.
Monday, June 26, 2006
From the World Cup to the World Series
Match reports and other articles here:
Questionable call in stoppage keeps Italy alive: The Mercury News
Monday's World Cup Clashes: Washington Post
Italian penalty a 'joke', say Socceroos
'Start 2010 World Cup Planning Now: Guus'
I tried to avoid Neill: Italian Grosso
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So as we farewell the Socceroos' World Cup campaign we can hail in the biggest poker event in the world, The World Series of Poker, which started yesterday. Last year Melbourne resident Joe Hachem shocked the world by becoming the first ever Australian to win the main event. Hachem outlasted a field of over 5600, and then topped the final table to the sounds of Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi to take home the record breaking first prize of AU$10 million (US$7.5 mill).
Visit The Official 2006 World Series of Poker Website
Read more about Joe Hachem here:
Official Website of Joe Hachem
Poker Stars: Joe Hachem
About: Joe Hachem Photo Gallery
One of the best thing about Australians is our willingness and enthusiasm to support our fellow country men and women in anyting they, be it Aussie rules and Cricket, or the less known Soccer and Poker. On that note, i'd like to say thankyou to the Socceroos in providing us with much joy during ALL the matches they played, and goodluck to Joe Hachem and all other Aussies going off to tackle the World Series of Poker.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
No-Limit Holdem Winter Cup
Win your way into the SKYCITY Winter Cup for as little as $40.00 entry into a Tuesday night tournament. Or skip the qualifying process and buy straight into the Cup final for $560.00 with up to $49,500 in prize money to be won.
Sunday 23 July 11:30am Poker Zone
This one-off Texas No-Holdem Satellite tournament offers a prize pool valued of $49,500 in cash shared between the top 12 players (assuming full participation of 99 entrants).
You can reserve your seat in the tournament for $560 or alternatively you can win your seat through qualifying tournaments for as little as $40 (further details below).
read more.... Skycity Adelaide
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Laws to Change
The Story, "Texas Poker Pub League On Cards," is on page 22 of The Sunday Advertiser for 25 June 2006, I couldn't find the link on their website, I will post the link if the story appears there.
Check out this link for more info:
ABC Story on Perth Pub Poker
Also Note I have added WA Poker League link in side bar to the right--->>>
South Australian Poker Championships Raid
also check out these links below for more info:
Oz biker website (yes this is relevent)
APA website
Poker Network thread about ANOTHER raid of an Adelaide APA tournament (this year)
(see my next post for why i chose to post this now)
Casino City Times
Counsellor: Over-18 Limit for Gambling Not Enough5 June 2006
SOUTH AUSTRALIA -- As reported by ABC News: "A gambling counsellor says the South Australian Government should lift the legal gambling age to 21.
Read more...
Visit The Casino City Times Link under "Adelaide Poker Links" in the side bar to the right --->
to find the latest gaming information from South Australia, not to mention Australia and the world. The site also has a great section with columns from a bunch of gaming industry experts, on a range of subjects.
Friday, June 09, 2006
WSOP Sattelite at Sky City
Also check out all the new links in the sidebar to the right ---->>>>
If anyone finds any links that they believe should be added to the list, please post it in comments to this post of email me and i'll have a look
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Hosting a Home Game
When, Where and What time? This may seem a bit too obvious, but it is often underlooked when people plan their first home game. It's often hard to find a day when all your mates that you want at the game will be free to play. To help aviod this, you should organise your game at least a couple of days in advance.
What Game? There are many different types of poker, from the popular holdem to stud, draw or omaha, when just starting out, you should choose a game thats easy to learn, and that you think everyone will enjoy. That game is most cases is Holdem, as people will most likely have seen it on TV and will be itching to play it, this is what we play at our home games.
What Game Type? There are two different sorts of structures, Tournaments and Ring games, in ring games the blinds (or antes) are fixed and the chips on the table represent actual dollar values. Players can buyin for any amout over the minimum and can rebuy or leave at any time. In Tournaments the blindes and antes go up as the game goes on, and chips represent 'tournament money,' payouts are distributed as different %'s of the total of all buyins, depending on what place you were knocked out. *I will asume a tournament structure for the rest of this guide*
Buy-ins? This all depends on how much you and your players can afford to lose, and that depends on your situation- be it student, company ceo, working, part time worker or bum. When your just starting out its tempting to make the buy-ins high because that will mean more money in the pot, however your mates, who have never played before will be reluctant to put too much money on the line. I recommend starting off at $5, however it is totally up to you.
Re-buys? Re buys occur when a player runs out of chips and is then allowed to pay a certain amount (usually equal to original buyin) to get another stack of chips equal to the starting stack. In our home games we often have: one rebuy per person in the first hour, which means if a player busts out in the first hour of the tourny, they can buy back in and not have to sit and watch. Be mindful that if rebuys are allowed the tournament will go for longer and players will likely play a lot looser during the rebuy period- this means more suckouts
Starting Stack: This depends on many things including: the number of each chip colour you have, your blind structure, the time your have for the tournament and how much like high rollers you want to feel. A good starting stack amount is about 1500 in tournament chips.
Blind Structure: The blind structure for your tournament determines how fast the blinds go up, and how much they go up by each time. The latter should be proportionate to your 'starting stack,' while the former depends on how many people in your tournament and how long you want the game to go for.
Equipment: You will obvioulsy need chairs for everybody (make sure you have enough, theres nothing worse than your mates arriving and your realise you don't have enough seats). You will need a table to play on, the kitchen table will do fine, however you can purchase a table top (goes on top of a card table) from ebay or k-mart for about 50 bucks. Poker Chips are a great asset to your home poker game because they give it a great professional feel. Poker Chips of different qualities can be purchased from ebay, fellas, cunnos, k-mart, smokemark and more for between 20 bucks and 200 bucks. Cards- any full 52 card decks will do fine (jokers not needed), you can purchase high quality cards on ebay for about 30 bucks for two packs. You can get some casino cards from skycity for 3 bucks a deck or you can get some bendy plastic cards from many different shops for about 1 buck a pack- these don't last very long but are great because they will survive beer being spilt on them and are easier to shuffle and peek at your hole cards with.
Payouts: This depends on what sort of payout emphasis you want. Do you want all the emphasis on the winner- ie. winner takes all, or 2nd gets money back and winner takes the rest. I think a flatter prize structure is better because it'll make people want to keep coming back to your game. For ten people the payouts are generally structured at- 1st- 50%, 2nd- 30%, 3rd- 20%
Food and Drinks: At our games we often get everybody to bring something that we share, you can also get the host to provide food and everybody chips in, or whatever you want.
Anything Else? If you can think of anything else for planning a home game then please post it in comments
Check out these links for more on Home Games:
Home Poker Games
Home Poker Tourny
Monday, June 05, 2006
Sunday, June 04, 2006
If you are the organiser of a local game or home game and you want some new players, contact me (via the contact details in the sidebar) with your game info and contact info and i will post it on the blog for other players to access.
I will also try to provide a lot of information about starting up a home game, ie. buy-ins, blind structures, pay-outs etc. as well as links to poker sites and interesting articles to help the budding poker player to find their feet.
I am relatively new to the blog scene, if you have something you would like to add to the site, or any other questions please don't hesitate to email me.
Thanks for visiting and please come back soon
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An escalator is a moving staircase with steps that go up or down. This book discusses how an escalator is based off a conveyor system, moving objects up and down using gears. This form of transportation has made it more convenient to go from one floor to another without walking up flights of stairs. So, next time you have a chance to ride an escalator, hold on to the handrails and get a free moving staircase ride! This book will allow students to analyze data to determine if a design solution works as intended to change the speed or direction of an object with a push or a pull.
Describes the scientific concepts of heat, melting, freezing, and boiling using everyday cooking examples. Includes experiments.
What kind of mouse has no ears, nose, or feet? A computer mouse! This book teaches students how a mouse and a computer work together. When you move your mouse, the cursor on your screen moves, making it quicker and easier to perform tasks on your computer. All the components of a computer mouse are outlined and give a better understanding of this important and useful computer tool. And, they dont squeak or have fur! This book will allow students to make observations and/or measurements of an objects motion to provide evidence that a pattern can be used to predict future motion.
Can you imagine having to actually get up to change the channel on your TV? Well, before the remote control was invented, thats exactly what you had to do. A remote control can actually turn your lights on and off, change the temperature in a room, and even lock your doors! But, be sure not to lose it or YOU might actually have to get up and do it for yourself! This book will allow students to ask questions to determine cause and effect relationships of electric or magnetic interactions between two objects not in contact with each other.
Where would we be without the Internet? How would you research a school project or look for things you want to read about or buy online? This book details just what the Internet is, how it works, and how to be responsible when using it. So, be safe and happy surfing! This book will allow students to ask questions, make observations, and gather information about a situation people want to change to define a simple problem that can be solved through the development of a new or improved object or tool.
Speakers have only one job. To deliver sound! Whether its your iPod, radio, or television, without speakers you wouldnt be able to hear anything. From currents, to magnets, coils and cones, and amplification and volume, all the intricate parts of a speaker are addressed to show how they make sound possible. So, put your headphones on and start listening to your favorite sounds! This book will allow students to plan and conduct investigations to provide evidence that vibrating materials can make sound and that sound can make materials vibrate.
Bluetooth devices use radio waves to connect. It makes the things we do every day so much more convenient. No wires, cables, or cords, allows you to take computers, game controls, and many other objects from room to room. But how does it work? Learn about the signals these devices send to talk to each other and make your technology easier to use. This book will allow students to use tools and materials to design and build a device that uses light or sound to solve the problem of communicating over a distance.

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CARTERET — The borough's construction on the New Jersey State Police Marine Barracks adjacent to Carteret's Waterfront Park has been completed, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman announced today.
The $1.4 million project, funded by a federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security, was first proposed in 2012, through a partnership between the State Police and the Borough's administration.
The building is located on a one-acre site previously used as a trailer storage lot for the former occupants, along Carteret's Arthur Kill waterfront redevelopment area overlooking the borough's planned marina project.
Construction on the 4,350 square foot police barracks began in early January. The structure hosts the Marine Division of the New Jersey State Police, which is relocating from Newark Bay in Essex County.
A Port Security Grant from the American Recovery and Investment Act provided a $1,442,000 grant for the project funding, which covered both planning and construction costs.
"The strength of Carteret's revitalization has come from the many unique partnerships it has established with our strategies for redevelopment," Reiman said. "We're thrilled that the New Jersey State Police has seen fit to relocate its marine barracks to Carteret, and that it mutually recognizes the strategic value and overall potential of our waterfront redevelopment area."
The property is owned by the Carteret Redevelopment Agency (CARA), and is being leased to the State of New Jersey through a 40-year land lease.
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IT infrastructure is changing fast. You don't have to look any further than several paradigm shifts like cloud computing, software defined data centers, pay-as-you-go consumption models, and converged and hyperconverged computing. While it isn't difficult to understand that the solution lies in digital transformation, the devil is in the details. How can you harness the benefits on new infrastructure without disrupting existing systems? The power is in APIs.
Here are 3 top reasons:
1. Streamline processes
New data sources, either from new partners or from third parties, can be integrated using APIs. APIs make managing and organizing these sources more agile, because they can also work on the management systems and processes of the inherited data which dramatically decreases time to production.
2. Customer and partner ecosystem growth
A common challenge for organizations is to address requirements that vary on a customer-by-customer basis – ideally, these should be delivered in such a way that customers can help themselves in setting up for unique needs. In addition, partner organizations can often provide valuable complementary services to enhance an offering. The right infrastructure partner is essential to realize the full potential of digital transformation.
3. Maximize value
IT teams must balance between cloud native and traditional application development. Enabling and delivering unique native integration makes workload migrations far easier. IT teams often struggle to learn new systems, buy additional software and undertake the risky and time-consuming task of manually integrating systems.
To stay responsive to the business while addressing security, scalability and integration challenges introduced by shadow IT requires a modern IT architecture that supports both traditional and cloud-native applications.
To stay responsive to the business while addressing security, scalability and integration challenges introduced by shadow IT requires a modern IT architecture that supports both traditional and cloud-native applications.
We use APIs and adapters developed specifically for VMware environments in the Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) and VSP storage portfolios. These solutions support the full range of enterprise workloads whether traditional or cloud native. You can achieve rapid time-to-value from standardized building blocks and advanced software automation "out of the box."
Hitachi Vantara has announced some key enhancements to our robust offering of adapters and plug-ins for the VMware Ecosystem.
VMware vRealize Operations Management Pack (vROPS) v1.8
- Troubleshooting storage dashboard identifies and remediates potential issues quickly.
- Improvements in capacity savings dashboard for customers.
- Support for VMware vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager for automated updates.
- Supports vROPS v6.7.
Storage (VASA) Provider v3.5.0 and v3.5.1
- Supports multiple SSO domains and SVP less for VMFS (v3.5.0).
- Automates QoS actions when storage policies are changed on a VM (v3.5.1).
- Supports VMware vSphere 6.7 and up to eight times VMware vSphere Virtual Volumes (VVol) count increase.
Storage Plugin v3.8
- Ten times improvement in datastore provisioning time on latest VSP models.
- Support datastore provisioning with deduplication and compression settings.
The UCP portfolio of enterprise-class converged and hyperconverged systems along with Hitachi's next generation of VSP storage solutions, provide a trusted foundation and enables you to manage and automate without leaving the hypervisor ecosystem. You can easily provision infrastructure resources from vCenter through the tight integration of our tools with VMware APIs, for an end-to-end view of the entire provisioning process to accelerate your digital business.
Learn more about Hitachi integration for the VMware ecosystem or by reading our point of view Move Today Shape Tomorrow – Next Steps on the Digital Transformation Journey.
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Mawi and Ekin finally have been declared husband and wife today. More pictures from the wedding ceremony of Mawi and Ekin by reading the full article. Enjoy pictures of Mawi and Ekin married in white.
#Pictures credit to MediaMalaya and Murai.
Mawi and Ekin finally have been declared husband and wife today. More pictures from the wedding ceremony of Mawi and Ekin by reading the full article. Enjoy pictures of Mawi and Ekin married in white.
#Pictures credit to MediaMalaya and Murai.
ai.. hope appy la yeee..
ekin 2..jd la istri mitsali..
ekin smoga dpt ank kmbar sperti yg mwi hrpkan…hehehehe
semoga berbahagia..amin..
cecepat la dpt anak
mawi ekin, bila lagi dapat anak,
hope happy always
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VALLEY FORGE, PA (August 11, 2013)—On Friday night, August 23rd, WBA #13 ranked Heavyweight Travis Kauffman will take on upset minded Arron Lyons in an eight round co-feature at the Valley Forge Casino Resort.
The show which is promoted by Kings Boxing will be headlined by a ten round Pennsylvania Lightweight championship bout between undefeated champion Naim Nelson (10-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia defending his title against Ryan Belasco (18-5-3, 3 KO's) of Wilmingtin, Delaware in a bout scheduled for ten rounds.
Kauffman of Reading, PA has a record of 24-1 with 18 knockouts and the former amateur star won his first eighteen bouts with big wins over Malachy Farrell and William Shahan.
After suffering his only blemish which was a controversial loss to Tony Grano, Kauffman has won six in a row which includes wins over Chris Koval and his last bout when he took out Willie Perryman in one round on February 15th.
"I don't much on Lyons except that he is durable and goes rounds and he has upset some guys like Joey Abell", said Kauffman.
"I am not just going in there to knock people out and on August 23rd I am looking for a stellar performance".
"I know now that I am ranked every fight is a steppingstone and I know I have to dominate Lyons."
Kauffman knows that being world ranked, that a big fight could be near.
"Whatever is in the future, let it be"
Kauffman is ready to fight anyone at the top of the division, but circumstances have prevented him from taking that defining figjt.
"I was called to fight Tomasz Adamek but they took Dominick Guinn. Adamek is a hell of a fighter but I feel I can beat him. I was offered a fight with undefeated WBA #2 ranked Luis Ortiz but it was only four weeks' notice for very short money. This is a business and the risk outweighed the reward. I am taking this one day at a time, I have had injuries problems such as three hand surgeries, and ankle and shoulder problems but now I am completely healthy and ready to look to big things in my future"
Lyons of Gulfport, Mississippi has a record of 12-12-1 with nine knockouts and has the aforementioned win over Abell plus two wins over Gabe Brown and a win over Lenroy Thomas.
Lyons has also been in the ring with Charles Ellis, Eugene Hill, Johnnie White, Damian Wills, Luis Ortiz and Kelvin Price.
The rest of the card is as follows:
Frankie De Alba (8-1-2, 3 KO's) of Reading, PA via Bayamon, PR will take on an opponent to be named in a six round Super Featherweight bout.
Miguel Cartagena (7-0, 3 KO's) of Philadelphia will take on Miguel Eduardo in a four round Bantamweight bout.
In four round bouts:
Lamont Capers (1-2) of Hawley, PA will battle Kamarah Pasley (6-6, 2 KO's) of Philadelphia in a Cruiserweight fight.
Gerald Smith (3-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA will take on an opponent to be named in a Lightweight bout.
Damon Allen (2-0, 1 KO) of Philadelphia will battle Samuel Quinones Jr. (2-1, 1 KO) of York, PAin four round Lightweight bout.
Khalib "Big Foot" Whitmore (1-0) of Philadelphia battles Richard McCombs (1-4) of Washington, DC a Cruiserweight bout.
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There's been a back-down over the "political pillow talk" saga in Mt Roskill.
Puketapapa board chair Julie Fairey will now let National list MP Parmjeet Parmar attend local citizenship ceremonies.
Ms Fairey shut Dr Parmar out of a ceremony on the grounds she's not a locally elected MP and has no mandate from the community.
In a press statement Dr Parmar said she was stopped from going because of "political pillow talk" between Ms Fairey and husband Michael Wood -- Labour's likely Mount Roskill candidate.
Mr Wood and Dr Parmar are likely to face off in a Mt Roskill by-election later this year if Phil Goff wins the Auckland mayoralty.
Earlier today Ms Fairey said only locally elected MPs were allowed to come -- and Dr Parmar was a list MP.
Mr Wood is allowed to go because he is also an elected member of the Puketepapa local board.
Ms Fairey's now revealed the rules don't exclude Dr Parmar.
"I went back to the council and said 'can you clarify this for me' because my understanding genuinely was they were private."
She said details of the events aren't publicly made available but if people show up, they're not turned away.
Ms Fairey says Dr Parmar has the same right to attend as anyone else and she was not deliberately preventing her attendance.
Dr Parmar said she was glad the rules had been clarified but was still suspicious of Ms Fairey's motives.
"I had expected she would be inviting me to these ceremonies; I was expecting them to get back to me on that and the reply I got was clearly she doesn't want me to be invited."
Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne today said the decision on who attends citizenship ceremonies was in the local authority's control, but he thought anyone should be able to attend.
National list MP Christopher Bishop, who's based in Hutt Valley, said he thought citizenship ceremonies were about inclusivity and every elected representative who wants to attend should be able to.
"The point of the ceremony is about welcoming new citizens to New Zealand and elected representatives whether they're local board reps or MPs in the area are elected representatives of the people and they should all be invited."
Ms Fairey earlier said she believed Dr Parmar was using the blocking as electioneering.
"I've seen Parmjeet at a number of community events over the last little while; she said nothing to me about it. The fact [is] that the first I heard about there continuing to be a problem [was] via a media outlet ringing me to say 'what do I think of these political pillow talk allegations'."
Ms Fairey and Mr Wood were backed by Labour leader Andrew Little, who accused National of "dirty politics".
Mr Wood objected to Dr Parmar's claim his wife was abusing her power as chair.
"I don't mind having my views or my record attacked, but to have my family brought into it is tacky, desperate and unacceptable," he said.


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Grown mainly in southern Europe and China, "licorice" means "sweet root." This perennial plant grows up to five feet tall with a vertical root. Licorice is not difficult to grow, but it takes several years before the roots can be collected. The main ingredient in licorice is actually a sweetener which is many times sweeter than sugar.
Licorice may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about scar treatment, but in fact, licorice is excellent for lightening hyperpigmentation, melasma, and dark scars and evening out skin tone. Licorice has natural properties that allow it to reduce dark spots and diminish the appearance of scars, and it has the added benefit of being a natural ingredient that carries none of the health risks of chemicals such as hydroquinone.
Licorice is often used in traditional Chinese medicine to harmonize ingredients in herbal formulas. Scars, uneven skin tone, and dark spots caused by acne or sun exposure can all be greatly improved by using a product that contains licorice extract. Licorice extract is a highly effective, safe, and natural ingredient which may prevent the need to resort to more drastic measures such as laser skin resurfacing.
Licorice contains several components which have positive skin effects. Due to its makeup, licorice is effective at skin brightening and lightening, improving acne, and oil production regulation, as well as having antibacterial and antioxidant properties. This versatile extract is also a strong anti-inflammatory agent.
Licorice extract works to fade hyperpigmentation by inhibiting melanin activity, thereby producing whitening of the skin. However, skin whitening is just one of licorice's beneficial properties. It has also been found to have sunscreen-type properties that help protect against harmful UV rays and reduce skin sensitivity. This keeps skin looking younger and helps minimize or prevent hyperpigmentation or scar worsening. Licorice is also safe for sensitive areas because it is a natural, gentle ingredient.
Another condition for which licorice extract can be used is melasma, which causes patches of dark pigmentation on the face. This discoloration is typically seen in pregnant women or in women who have recently given birth; it can also be caused by certain drugs such as hormonal contraception, some antibiotics, or even anti-malarial drugs. Melasma may be transient or it may persist for years – but licorice is an effective remedy.
It is important to understand that most scars cannot be erased completely by any means – most scars are permanent. However, certain products have been shown to have dramatic lightening and minimizing effects on scars, and licorice is one of those ingredients. When applied topically, is has proven skin brightening effects, lightens dark pigmentation, and can reduce the visibility of scars dramatically. When used in combination with other proven ingredients, such as dimethicone silicone, licorice can make a huge difference in how your scar looks and how you feel about your appearance. And given the fact that it is completely natural and safe, this is one remedy you'll definitely want to try.
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Panama Canal Cruise
Enjoy the wonderful experience of cruising to multiple destinations onboard the luxurious NCL Jewel ship, while soaking in those warm days at see and ample time to relax. Embark in Miami and cruise to Los Angeles with a full transit of the Panama Canal. The 48-mile-long Canal, one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World, took ten years to build and was one of the most difficult engineering projects ever undertaken. See more with our included shore excursions – visit farms growing pineapple, macadamia nuts, bananas, sugarcane as well city tours, La Quebrada Cliff Divers, Weekend Market, Old Walled City and much more! This is truly a relaxing getaway to melt those winter blues!
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Day 1: Home Airport or Omaha / Miami
Welcome to Miami, a city with spectacular natural beauty as well as interesting and exciting sites! A shuttle will provide you a quick and comfortable ride from the airport to your hotel. Here you will check-in to your hotel room and meet your Rupiper Tour Manager. Overnight.
Day 2: Miami Sail at 5:00PM
This morning prepare to board the NCL Star. Enjoy a late checkout and begin boarding the ship at noon. Get acquainted with the ship and all its luxurious amenities, as this will be your home for the next two weeks. Every evening you may enjoy a professional show, be it a Broadway production, musical talent, comedian, trapeze or juggling act. With NCL entertainment, you'll think you're in Vegas! Visit several ports and have unique opportunities to immerse yourself in the local cultures and view many incredible sights. (B, L, D)
Day 3: At Sea
After traveling and getting yourself settled, you can sleep in and treat yourself to a day of relaxation. Forget the cold of winter – sit by the pool, read a book from the ship's library, take in a lecture, catch a movie onboard in the ship's theater or make new friends over your favorite card game. (B, L, D)
Day 4: At Sea
Today you may choose to relax by the pool or get involved in one of the many activities offered. It's all about doing what makes you feel special and expanding your horizons. There are so many things to do on board, like wine tasting, karaoke, ballroom dance lessons, or attend an interesting talk given by one of the guest speakers. It encourages you to go beyond the usual and create an experience that's uniquely your own. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Cartagena, Columbia 8:00AM – 2:00PM
Today on our included tour we experience a spectacular panoramic view of the city from the literal high point of the city located on the summit of the sole sentinel-like hill that exists in Cartagena, known as La Popa. La Popa is the site of a convent built of stone in the early 1700s which is still occupied to this day by the Augustinian order. From La Popa on a clear day you can distinguish the Rosario Islands far off shore, while at the same time it offers a bird's eye view of the labyrinthine Fortress of San Felipe, which lies not far away from the foot of the hill. From there it's just a few minutes to the Old Walled City, where we head for a stroll through the narrow streets and open fortress walls. Quaint, narrow streets and balconied houses are all vivid reminders of the former colonialists. The city's numerous monasteries, plazas and noble mansions are significant links to this region's grand past. Upon returning to the port, you will have time to take pictures of exotic flamingos and monkeys that welcome you back to the ship. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Panama Canal (Cruising) 6:30AM - 5:30PM
This is what you have been looking forward to... THE PANAMA CANAL! Although built more than 100 years ago (1904 - 1914), it offers up-to-date movement through the three monstrous locks as you cross the Continental Divide. Also get a glimpse of the new canal expansion project, which was designed for the new neopanamax ships to transit. You will want to be on deck for this day-long unforgettable experience. (B, L, D)
Day 7: At Sea
By now you're feeling a little sorry for your friends back home. Maybe next time they'll listen to you when you invite them to join you on a trip to paradise! Today you might take in a feature film, sharpen your trivia skills or attend a fitness class. Of course you may choose to do nothing but lay out and enjoy the sun...which is sometimes the best choice of all! Go ahead - live it up! You deserve it! (B, L, D)
Day 8: Puntarenas, Costa Rica 7:00AM – 5:00PM
Puntarenas is a lovely seaport town with multi-colored cottages and local markets. Costa Rica is home to Carara Tropical Rainforest, where you will find exotic flora and fauna unique to Central America. Today's included tour takes you on a ride through the rainforest to a lofty vantage point. But first we board smaller vessels in search of wild crocodiles. We also visit our lucky spot where we always witness monkeys in the wild. Next we travel to a plantation growing melons. (B, L, D)
Day 9: Corinto, Nicaragua 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Nicaragua's largest port, Corinto, sits on an island connected to the mainland by bridges. Nicaragua is home to some of the world's most beautiful beaches, and the area offers long stretches of white sand and clear blue waters. Journey with us on an included tour to a local farm, where the women formed a Co-Op collective that grows plantains. Learn how their crops are grown and how their work is managed. Here we also see a small corn farm. See how good you have it back home when comparing your planting process with theirs in Nicaragua! We may be greeted by special guests from the community. (B, L, D)
Day 10: Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala 8:00AM – 6:00PM
This afternoon's included tour leads us to Antigua Guatemala, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the central highlands of Guatemala. La Antigua, the Guatemalan capital during Spanish colonial times, was partially destroyed by major earthquakes in 1717 and 1773. Today La Antigua is noted for its very elaborate religious celebrations during Lent and its beautiful Spanish Baroque architecture. During our excursion we walk the cobblestone streets of La Antigua and enjoy a delicious and authentic meal. First we travel to a coffee farm that also contains a small museum on site. See workers drying the coffee beans and make sure to pick up some coffee at their shop. Next we visit a commercial Macadamia nut farm. See trees producing in the nut orchard as well as learn about the harvest and drying systems. Here they explain the oil extraction process which creates a hot new product used in cosmetics and hair care items. You may have an opportunity to sample some of these products with a mini rejuvenation treatment. (B, L, D)
Day 11: At Sea
Wake up early and watch the sunrise or enjoy sleeping in and catch a late breakfast. Later you can try a dance class or explore your culinary side with a tour of the main galley. It's never too late to learn something new or visit with your new friends! (B, L, D)
Day 12: Acapulco, Mexico 8:00AM – 6:00PM
As one of Mexico's oldest coastal tourist destinations, Acapulco has much to offer both tourists and travelers. Shop, swim or simply take a siesta on the beach. Our included shore excursion will take you to an authentic bakery, a local farm growing coconuts, pineapples and other produce, as well as show you around this famous resort town. Later in the afternoon, join us to see the legendary La Quebrada cliff divers. This has long been a popular tradition in Acapulco, and it is included! An interesting option for your free afternoon that is a little less "death-defying" than jumping off cliffs is a visit to the Fuerte de San Diego "Fort San Diego," which looks back to Acapulco's past as an important trading center and a target for pirates and rival foreign powers. The Fort provides a museum as well as an opportunity to get magnificent views over the city and ocean. This is only a short walk along the coast. (B, L, D)
Day 13: At Sea
As the tour winds down, you realize you only have two days left to savor the relaxing and fun atmosphere of your luxurious cruise ship. What haven't you experienced yet? Maybe try your luck in the Casino or sing along in the piano bar. There is always something to do - day or night. (B, L, D)
Day 14: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 7:00AM – 2:00PM
Cabo's signature landmark is El Arco (The Arch,) a rock formation at the tip of "Land's End." This jewel of the Baja Peninsula is famous for its world-class sportfishing, as well as its high-end resorts and exclusive gated communities that line an area simply called "the Corridor." Enjoy your day relaxing in the beautiful sunshine. This is a great opportunity to enjoy whale watching, ride a pedi-cab, or take a glass bottom water taxi to Playa del Amor "Lovers' Beach." Or maybe walking to Medano Beach is just right for you. Many bars and restaurants near the port make this town best absorbed on foot. (B, L, D)
Day 15: At Sea
Your friends and neighbors are home surviving the cold! You're basking under the warm sunny skies of the tropics enjoying great food and entertainment! Too bad all good things must come to an end. (B, L, D)
Day 16: Los Angeles, CA / Chicago Arrive 8:00 AM
Today you disembark the NCL Star with fond memories and a world of new experiences. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)
Rupiper Tours reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the itinerary if necessary.
What's Included
Round-trip Airfare from Omaha, NE or most major U.S. Airports
(Slight price adjustment may be necessary from certain airports)
Miami Pre-Cruise Hotel including Transfer
Norwegian Cruise Fare including Port Charges and Taxes
Meals on board Ship (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Full Transit of the Panama Canal
Gratuities for Local Tour Guides and Motorcoach Drivers
Gratuities for Ship Staff
Special Events and Sights
Included Shore Excursions
Cartagena, Columbia
La Popa Convent • "The Old Walled City" • Exotic Bird & Monkey Sanctuary
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
Crocodile Boat Ride • Rain Forest Drive • Melon Farm • Wild Monkeys
Corinto, Nicaragua
Plantain Farm CO-OP • Small Corn Farm • Small Sugarcane Factory
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Coffee Farm • Macadamia Nut Farm • Antigua City
Acapulco, Mexico
City Tour • Local Coconut & Pineapple Farm • La Quebrada Cliff Divers
Testimonials from 2018 Panama Canal Cruise Tour Participants
"The tour manager did an excellent job on everything. The local tour guides were great! I especially liked the coffee farm - so much more information than we have ever received on other coffee farm visits. Also really enjoyed the bakery in Mexico."
Cliff & Joyce B. (Ohio)
"We thoroughly enjoyed Brent! He was very informative and respectful to us, as well as to the people we visited. He listened to peoples' questions and concerns and addressed them quickly and appropriately. Tour guides were great, and they were easy to understand. We enjoyed the ag slant - and definitely would go on another tour with you."
- Ed & Barb T. (New York)
"The tour manager went above and beyond!! Even though the group was scattered on the ship and were not together every day, Cindy had things organized and kept us informed. Our local guides were very accommodating and informative. They made sure to answer the group's questions. All spoke and understood English very well. The narration the day of the canal was VERY Good!!"
- Roy & Trish R. (Nebraska)
"Brent is always very pleasant and available. Enjoyed the whole trip. Any time I called or had a question, everything was handled great."
- John & Nancy E. (Illinois)
"It was a great trip, no problems. We'll enjoy the video and re-live our trip. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour manager, Cindy, she took good care of all of us."
- Linda W. (Oklahoma)
"A great tour all the way! The tour manager is a professional and in any situation she was there to help. This made our tour a success!"
- Dick G. (Minnesota)
"Brent was Spot On!! Very thorough and patient. Knowledgeable and accessible. Everything we need in a guide. Great move to meet daily for dinner. It was so nice to have reservations and not having to wait to be seated. Best thing on the ship was the evening entertainment - thoroughly enjoyed everything in the theater."
- Mike & Linda D. (South Dakota)
"Tour manager was engaging, fun, and took good care of us. All the guides were easy to understand. Really enjoyed your planned excursions and the canal crossing (it's what we signed up for)."
- Ken & Jeannie S. (Minnesota)
"The tour guides were easy to understand and able to answer all our questions. Interesting to hear about their lives also. The tour manager was very personable and knowledgeable. Kept track of everybody. Made the trip memorable. Really enjoyed the coffee farm visit."
- Roger & Gloria H. (Illinois)
"Very good experience. Loved that you helped us fly out of our home airport. Brent did an excellent job. He knew his stuff and was very kind, patient, and pleasant to us and everyone on the trip - especially in areas where some of us needed extra help. Very happy and pleased with all."
- Allen & Cheryl B. (South Dakota)
"The Panama Canal cruise was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We learned so much about the workings of the canal and about life in Central America. Seeing the way people live and work in this part of the world really made us appreciate our own country. The wonderful people we met in the Rupiper group were icing on the cake. The tour manager made it a point to connect with everyone regularly. She kept popping up all over! She was very pleasant and informative."
- Gary & Joyce R. (South Dakota)
Testimonials from 2017 Panama Canal Cruise Tour Participants
"Couldn't have been better! We really enjoyed Columbia. Thanks again for another great trip!"
- Daniel & Zada C. (Texas)
"Guides and motorcoach drivers were all excellent. Brent was always willing to help with any needs and did an excellent job sharing information. Our favorite visits were the farms, schools, and the bakery. The food was beyond excellent!"
- David & Brenda O. (South Dakota)
"The tour manager was wonderful - very attentive to everyone and very helpful. We enjoyed all our tour guides. Everyone was always friendly and helpful. Enjoyed the trip - no suggestions for improvement!"
- Dewayne & Carolyn W. (North Carolina)
"Enjoyed the tour - met a lot of nice people! Enjoyed the coconut farm and plantain farm the most. Good Job!"
- Glenn & Fannie K. (Pennsylvania)
"Tour manager was fun - easy going - helpful - no pressure! All the guides spoke good English and answered questions. The staff was always good - available and helpful."
- Don & Sally A. (Ohio)
"Super job Brent! Thanks for everything!"
- Duane & Jan S. (South Dakota)
"Everything was great! Thanks for the DVD!"
- Ron G. (Pennsylvania)
Testimonials from Previous Panama Canal Cruise Tour Participants
"We want to thank you for all you did to make the cruise so enjoyable. It was a great trip and we really appreciated all you did. We really enjoyed seeing the DVD. We could relive our favorite port, Cabo San Lucas."
- Larry & Maggie C. (Illinois)
"I really liked our stop in Acapulco. All the local guides showed the group interesting locations - we saw the lows of an area and the highs - friendly & considerate. I will continue to travel with Rupipers."
- Don & Jeannette D. (Nebraska)
"Suzanne was very knowledgeable and always available. The tour guides all seemed very knowledgeable and showed us the true flavor of the area. I loved Columbia and going through the Canal."
- Anonymous
"Everything was done very professionally. The tours went smoothly. There was not a minute wasted - very efficient. Excellent!!"
- Jim & Marlene E. (Illinois)
"Loved it, ready to go again!! Caught the sailing bug – will be looking into cruising with you again!! Suzanne was SUPER! Will tour with her again for sure! Was always there when needed and with answers. Very organized – made sure everyone knew when and where they had to be."
- Kevin & Ellen S. (Wisconsin)
"The cruise was total RELAXATION! We completely lost track of time – thankfully Suzanne kept track for us. She was very knowledgeable and sought out answers for our questions. Suzanne was very friendly and welcomed everyone to her cruise ship family."
- Robert & Phyllis B. (Iowa)
"Received the nice DVD slide show. Enjoyed the Panama Canal Cruise and your tours."
- Anonymous
"The ship was very nice, good food, great entertainment. Crew was very friendly, helpful and always making sure we were very comfortable and well fed! Tour group was much fun – great group of individuals! Suzanne was excellent in every aspect, accessible at all hours, informative, fun and organized."
- Anonymous
"One of the better cruise lines. Larry, you and your people do a great job! Suzanne was excellent for the entire tour."
- Kermit & Carol A. (Iowa)


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PE KeyTrends – Apollo's Black Sees Net Rise in PE-Backed Purchases
– Leon Black Sees a New "Asset Accumulation" Era
– Buyout Firms – Some – Push for Better Terms
– PE Investors Are Pessimists Compared to PE Managers
– European Venture Investment is at a 14-Year High
– SEC Plans Guidelines for Fund Restructurings
BELLWETHER APOLLO HAS ENTERED AN "ASSET ACCUMULATION CYCLE" and moved out of the "excess distribution cycle," proclaims Leon Black. The chief executive of global private equity firm Apollo made headlines two years ago when he said he was "selling everything not nailed down," amid exceptionally high prices for acquisitions. The statement proved prescient, coming at the start of an era of record exits and distributions for PE, and a relative dearth of investment opportunities. Black's latest declaration came during his firm's third quarter earnings call, reports Private Equity International. Is it a sign that PE-backed purchases will rise significantly – particularly in relation to exits, and committed but unspent capital? Black believes expectations of rising U.S. interest rates will create market "volatility" and new, attractive valuations for PE purchases. Time will tell.
BUYOUT FIRMS – SOME – PUSH FOR BETTER TERMS. "Top buyout firms are taking advantage" of strong fundraising and changing terms "to enable their executives to be paid profits more quickly," writes Financial News. BC Partners, which previously shared in profits only after investors received more than their fund commitment, now proposes being paid "a portion of every profitable deal." EQT Partners is also getting deal-by-deal capital gains for the first time, while Valedo is increasing its profit share to 25 percent from 20 percent. Advent International "has scrapped its hurdle rate – an agreed rate of return, typically set at 8 percent" – that PE firms must deliver before they get profit. "The most in-demand PE firms are clawing back power" with changes, but it's risky. "If terms are changed and you underperform this will not make things easy during the next fundraise," says Graeme Gunn, partner at fund-of-funds SL Capital Partners.
PE LIMITED PARTNERS WOULD SEEM A PESSIMISTIC BUNCH, at least compared to general partners. Pensions & Investments reports on a wide-ranging Palico survey of 92 private equity investors and 159 managers that among other things shows that "a larger percentage of general partners" than limited partners "expect private equity returns to rise." The survey notes that nearly two-thirds of general partners, or managers, "see PE returns rising over the next three to five years," while just one third of limited partners, or investors, believe they'll rise. Nearly 40 percent of LPs think returns will fall, versus just 14 percent of GPs. The remainder of LPs and GPs – respectively 27 percent and 21 percent – see returns staying "the same." Despite these results, most LPs think their peers have on "rose-tinted glasses," as PE Hub's story on the survey notes. Some 71 percent of LPs and 55 percent of GPs are under the impression that LPs have "unrealistically high" PE return expectations.
EUROPEAN VENTURE INVESTMENT IS AT A 14-YEAR HIGH, notes LBO Wire. Venture investment in Europe "reached just over €3 billion across 355 transactions in the third quarter," marking "the highest quarterly total since the second quarter of 2001, when investment stood at €3.3 billion across 774 deals." Observes Ross Morrison, a principal at Adams Street Partners: "The European pipeline of companies with billion-dollar potential is fuller than it has ever been. For a long time" Europe was "starved of the technology companies of tomorrow and that has changed." Meanwhile, European "venture fundraising remains low." Some "13 venture capital funds raised a combined €853 million in the third quarter of 2015, a 58 percent fall in capital raised from the second quarter of 2015 and a 52 percent decrease in the number of funds." Many industry professionals expect fundraising to rise, given the optimistic deal making environment.
THE SEC PLANS "PRIVATE EQUITY FUND RESTRUCTURING GUIDELINES," writes Financial News. "To minimise harm to investors," Mary Jo White, the head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, believes the PE industry "should have a strategy for steering funds that are being wound down." "The issue is taking on urgency as a crop of funds raised during the PE boom of the last decade are reaching the end of their lifespan, and some are struggling to deliver returns to investors. As of the close of 2014, there was $548 billion in unrealized value locked up" in buyout and growth PE funds "launched between 2006 and 2008. Of those assets, 18 percent" – or $99 billion – is "managed by firms that never raised a fund after 2008." These firms often have poor track records and over two-thirds of investors in a recent Palico survey believe fund restructurings – usually designed to lengthen the life of funds – represent a "conflict of interest" for managers.


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Does your family budget need a boost? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Studies have found that financial concerns cause families more stress than anything else. So it's not hard to see why many are looking for methods to boost their income and make their lives more comfortable. While there are infinite ways to make money online, one that many overlook is writing and selling an ebook. This is often because people think that only established writers can create them. But in actual fact, it's a straightforward process that anyone can try. As well as being fun and creative, writing an ebook can also provide these incredible financial benefits.
They cost little up front
One of the biggest reasons why many people don't consider writing an ebook is that they think it will be expensive. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. Ebooks don't require a big investment upfront and they are actually very budget-friendly to create. You can download software that allows you to create an ebook with ease for a small fee or even for free. Many ebook marketplaces will also let you publish your completed product for free too. This is ideal if you have a small budget but still want to try your hand at making money online.
You can earn royalties from them
When you sell an ebook, you receive a percentage of the final cost, otherwise, know as royalties. This can be as much as 70% on some ebook market sites. This is a much higher percentage than you would receive if you were to publish a book in more traditional formats. Once the buyer has bought your ebook, your royalties can then be transferred directly into your bank account. This means you can sit back and make money without putting in any extra effort. The amount of royalties you receive will depend on the price of your ebook, the site you use and the quality of your writing. So visit Tradebit.com and other ebook marketplace sites, to see how much you can earn.
They can continue making money forever
There's no denying that writing an ebook can take time. Especially if you've never written one before. But once it's completed and published, it can be a long-term source of additional income. No matter which ebook marketplace you choose to use, there is generally no limit on how many times your ebook can be downloaded. There is also no restrictions on how long an ebook can be sold for. This means that ebook buyers from around the world could potentially continue to buy your ebook for decades. Even if you only make a small annual return, if this continues for ten years or more, it can become a considerable amount of money. To find out more about selling ebooks successfully, visit digitalbookwork.com.
To take advantage of these income-boosting benefits, you need to choose a topic and get writing. From kids fairytales to relationship advice, you can write an ebook on anything you choose. You never know, you might end up writing a best-seller.


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An Nigerian emergency agency official said Monday that 44 people were killed by two bombs that exploded at a crowded mosque and an elite Muslim restaurant in the central city of Jos.
Abdussalam Mohammed of the National Emergency Management Agency said 67 other people were wounded in the Sunday attack and were being treated in hospitals.
Witnesses who requested anonymity for fear of reprisals said the explosion at the Yantaya mosque came as a leading cleric who preaches peaceful coexistence was addressing a crowd during the holy month of Ramadan.
Another bomb exploded at Shagalinku, a restaurant patronized by elite politicians.
Jos is located where Nigeria's majority Muslim north and mainly Christian south collide. The city has been targeted in the past by bomb blasts that have killed hundreds of people. Boko Haram Islamic extremists have claimed responsibility for the attacks.
The explosion at the Yantaya mosque came as leading cleric Sani Yahaya of the Jama'atu Izalatul Bidia organization, which preaches peaceful coexistence of all religions, was addressing a crowd during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, according to survivors who spoke on condition of anonymity.
They said they did not know how many worshipers were killed.
Sunday's attacks are the latest in a string blamed on Boko Haram that have killed more than 200 people over the past week in the group's northeastern stronghold.
The extremists returned Sunday to northeastern villages attacked three days earlier, killing nine villagers and burning down 32 churches and about 300 homes, said Stephen Apagu, chairman of a vigilante self-defense group in Borno state's Askira-Uba local government area.
He said the vigilantes killed three militants.
Boko Haram took over a large swath of northeastern Nigeria last year and stepped up cross-border raids. A multinational army from Nigeria and its neighbors forced the militants out of towns, but bombings and village attacks increased in recent weeks, apparently in response to an Islamic State group order for more mayhem during Ramadan.
Boko Haram became the Islamic State group's West Africa franchise earlier this year.


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Sometimes it's the subtle revelations that determine who we are. The fine jewelry of Michelle Fantaci embodies that ethos: delicate pieces of art created from gemstones and gold that allow the wearer to feel at home in their own skin. Defined entirely by the details, each piece feels at once modern and also like a treasured heirloom or lyrical talisman. This intimate knowledge of craftsmanship informs her process, at once studied and yet entirely personal. Her jewelry feels handmade because it is; many pieces are the result of hours of sketching and model building, while others are born from a newfound interest in computer design technology. Although Fantaci works primarily with premium materials, including 14k and 18k golds, precious gems and fancy colored diamonds, there's a sense of ease to her jewelry. Necklaces are created at varying lengths, stacking rings fit together like an elegant puzzle, bangles nuzzle up to one another to create a quietly decadent sum even greater than its parts.
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Company Profile
AMBI Group is a consortium of vertically integrated film development, production, finance and distribution companies wholly owned and operated by Andrea Iervolino and Monika Gomez del Campo Bacardi, Lady of Bayfield Hall, better known as "Monika Bacardi."
From offices in Toronto, Beverly Hills and Europe, AMBI is dedicated to making and delivering high-end, commercial movies for global audiences, with a mandate to serve as a top-tier supplier of mainstream projects for both the studios and major independent distributors worldwide.
With 10 films in production this year alone and over 15 produced since last year, AMBI has quickly emerged as one of the industry's most prolific financing, production and sales companies with the capacity to develop, package, finance, produce and sell a broad array of films for worldwide distribution.
Among the films on AMBI's burgeoning film slate is James Franco's In Dubious Battle, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Franco, Nat Wolff, Selena Gomez, Vincent D'Onofrio, Robert Duvall, Ed Harris, Bryan Cranston, Josh Hutcherson, Zach Braff and Sam Shepherd; the contemporary fairy tale This Beautiful Fantastic starring Jessica Brown Findlay and Tom Wilkinson; a homage to Federico Fellini's classic film La Dolce Vita; the 3D CGI family animated film Arctic Justice: Thunder Squad, featuring the voices of Jeremy Renner, John Cleese, Alec Baldwin, James Franco, Angelica Huston and Heidi Klum; the sci-fi thriller Rupture starring Noomi Rapace, Michael Chiklis and Peter Stormare; the psychological thriller Lavender starring Abbie Cornish and Dermot Mulroney; the romantic comedy All Roads Lead to Rome, starring Sarah Jessica Parker; Barry Levinson's acclaimed drama The Humbling, starring Al Pacino; and the sci-fi action thriller Andron: The Black Labyrinth, starring Alec Baldwin and Danny Glover, among several others.
AMBI recently made news with the acquisition of the Exclusive Media Group film library, which gives AMBI an incredibly diverse portfolio of critical hits, commercial blockbusters and cult favorites such as Begin Again, Cruel Intentions, Donnie Darko, End of Watch, Ides of March, Hit & Run, Memento, The Mexican, Parkland, Rush, The Skulls, Sliding Doors, Snitch, Undefeated and The Way Back, to name a few. In addition to the library titles, AMBI now has the rights to a number of titles within EMG's active movie development slate, as well as all sequel and remake rights to the popular EMG films.
AMBI Distribution, based in Los Angeles, California, is the worldwide sales arm of AMBI Pictures, Andrea Iervolino and Monika Bacardi's vertically integrated finance, production and distribution company.
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How would you calm yourself down if you were in a big arguement or fight. I just want to see how you guys would do to calm down to see how you think. Thats all
talk a walk. play a game. Just getting your mind off it for a little while so you can put some perspective on the situation.
talk a walk. play a game. Just getting your mind off it for a little while so you can put some perspective on the situation.
You can do none of that in a fight.
You can call me 3llen. It's shorter and simpler.
well i calmed down but i'm still full of rage, and yes you could leave a fight, but the bastard is probably gonna wanna kick my ass monday.
Well.... Personally, I agree with Dirk. I go do something else to get my mind off it until I can calm down.
Or, if I can't go do something else, I just don't say anything. And sometimes I'll hardly even move, if I'm really upset. Then I'll stay like that until I'm calm enough to think clearly.
Unless, of course, it's a physical fight. Then I usually walk away, or just take it, (This only works against weaklings) or if neither of those are available, I'll deflect their attacks until they get tired of hitting nothing but air, and then I walk away.
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The artist must bow to the monster of his own imagination. Promoting the IRC and stuff for the RP: Rules Dice Map and RP
WHat if the whole ordeal lead to racial problems a person say about lets say mexicans. What whould the consequence be if a student said "You mexicans are fucking up our economy" or "I should kill every single mexican" ?
Well then I'd do the same thing, but maybe add another step. I'd write them as a character in one of my stories, and then give them a gruesome death. Then, when I'm calm enough to think straight, I'd probably decide that I want nothing more to do with them, and never see them again. But that's just what I do personally.
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hmm... I've been in alot of such situations in singapore before due to conflicts with chinese and malays so what I will usually do is give them a smile when they scold vulgarities or challenge me and my frens for a fight. After they grown tired of taunting ( or even if they dun ) I'll juz walk away and juz try to forget about what happened. Juz think of it this way, even if u win the fight what will u gain ? and yet what will u lose if u lost the fight
You can fool some of the people all the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time
Well i probly won't be back this whole year, so to my friend stevinlewis i leave my ps3, to the moderators i leave 300 bucks, to LEus i leave peace, to northero i leave my copy of CLerks, tothecreatue i give him my home theater, and to the 3llense'g i leave lamp oil
No guys but seriously, i think i got someone suspended, and hes probably gonna want to start a fight. SO i guess i should tell security, if i do anything stupid, i go to kansas...'sigh' and if i lost he gets in trouble and i get off free. Id like to see him try and join the navy or a good college, with that vilent record of his
Hmm. Maybe you can simply try to avoid situations where he could start a fight? I think that's what I would do; just try not to be in a place where he can confront me.
byproducts are fine, but where's the beef?
Learning to diffuse situations is key. I tend to be a more agreeable person, so people haven't had a real reason to confront me. You can almost always get on anyone's good side, unless they just outright assume you're somebody that you're not - which this person seems to have done. If this is happening at school, I'd inform a trusted official (like a teacher or counselor) there of your feelings of the matter, and if you're patient enough with the system, it could buy you some peace of mind.
Bad idea Necro, at this point he cant diffuse the situation anymore...
Well oxe, if u want 2 calm down, u sould do some training, of any kind, lifting weights or anything
I usualy train if something upsets me...after a while i completely forget about it....
And about the fight there's not much u can do, u hawe 2 fight it out...or ambush him at night, its going 2 scare him a bit,
if the problem is just 1 person, after all its not like u can talk it out
I once had 2 do it, me and my neighbor and an other guy were good friends in our childhood...but that guy somehow got lost on the way, during the years he changed, drinking, drugs, and behaving like a gangster, sort he became a real bastard, but always hang around whit some other guys...
Now they where the tough ones, he was always on and on about how much of great fighter he was, becoz of them...
Untill he and i had a litle problem, he called 5 of his friends, and asked me to say sorry, (or rather beg for forgiveness)
Since there where a lot of people they couldnt attack me, they told me i dont have much time 2 live and such...
My old childhood friend was a weakling so i tought i get him at night when he is alone,
i got him from behind whit a fast kick, he had no reaction just fall straight into the bushes, he was down in hit
After that hes attitude changed, he didnt know it was me, but he kind of realyzed his friends wont always protect
him, and i newer got the promissed beating...
After this we newer talked again, even true he waned 2 behave freindly, i still hate him, and i newer forgiwe people
Who wrong me. My former friend is a drunkard, is on drugs, got kicked out of hige scool, and has no future, i pity him now,he was good fried, but he somehow got into the wrong crowd...
well i calmed down but i'm still full of rage, and yes you could leave a fight, but the bastard is probably gonna wanna kick my ass monday.
Beat the crap outta him, and you'll immediately feel all warm and fuzzy inside. 100% guarantee.
*I'll probably be banned for this post, haha*
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nope you wouldn't although I dun quite agree but I always look up to ppl who speak their opinions even if they know/believe no one agrees and btw to oxe has anything hawppened to u yet ?
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You can fool some of the people all the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all the people all the time
I would tell my self to calm down saying that they are wasting my time. I have better stuff to do with out having someone making racial comments against me. I would just ignore it and give them a big smile. That will piss them off. I would just ignore it and continue your own business. Why did you got into a big argument? But for me. I will avoid fights. I will only fight if someone attacked me first.


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Today's tragic incident at Boulby Mine is the latest in a catalogue of health and safety incidents over the last few years.
Just two months ago health and saefty experts were drafted in after seven workers were hospitalised following a fire underground.
HM Inspectorate of Mines will spend today and the coming weeks investigating the circumstances surrounding the gas explosion, which has left one worker dead, and will surely raise more questions about the safety measures and processes in place at the mine.
On April 15 this year seven men were treated for the effects of smoke inhalation after a fire was started in supposedly fire retardent polystyrene blocks used to direct air around the mine.
In 2014 the HM Inspectorate of Mines were called in when there was an underground collapse but no-one was injured.
In January 2012, a worker was airlifted to hospital after suffering chest injuries in an underground incident and eight months later, a mine worker was hurt when he was hit by falling debris.
The troubled mine also hit the headlines when parent company, ICL UK, announced it would be axing 350 jobs to cut costs to deal with the mine's reduction in the level of economically-feasible potash reserves.


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Small business people are busy people. You're hiring staffers, balancing your business' budget, developing new products and creating marketing campaigns. You've also the person responsible for setting your business' hours and scouting out new areas for expansion. So you're probably not delighted that business experts are now telling you you need to study big data, too, to have a competitive advantage. You might not know what big data is — plenty of people don't. But that doesn't mean it's not crucial for the success of your company.
Defining Big Data
John Weathington, while writing for the TechRepublic Web site, defines big data as massive amounts of rapidly moving and freely available information that serves a valuable need in the business marketplace. Companies who have access to big data about their own customers' wants and needs, and their willingness to pay to get what they want, can have a big competitive advantage, especially in a difficult economy. Unfortunately, as Weathington writes, it's tough for small business owners to access and analyze big data. The ones that do it, though, will be rewarded.
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CIO Magazine recently highlighted three business successes that were made possible thanks in large part to companies harnessing and using big data to gain new customers. The magazine looked at financial firm Financial Engines. This firm uses large financial data sets and analytics tools to give clients data-based advice on how to best save for retirement. The impressive amount of trend and statistical information that the company can access is a prime selling point to new clients.
CIO also points to a company called Exmobaby that sells baby pajamas that have built-in biosensors. These sensors send health data from babies to parents. You can bet this use of data sets — the health information from babies themselves — attracts parents who want the best for their infants. Then there's the start-up Parchment, which analyzes databases of student information — from grade point averages to SAT scores to college-acceptance data — to aid their clients, students, choose and apply for colleges. The edge that this company provides? It will help students apply to those institutions statistically most likely to accept them. Big data, then, helps both businesses and consumers. It helps consumers make better choices, and it helps those companies who provide this data gain new customers.


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This is one of my favorite found treasures. It stirs thoughts of simple joys. Thoughts of days before television, video games and computers.
I was fortunate to purchase this rather large (9x12) original photograph at a neighborhood sale- although I was sorry the seller had no knowledge of the picture's origin. I was intrigued by everything about this photo, so I decided to do a little digging.
From the late 1800's to the early 1900's it would have been quite normal to see a goat cart
on the streets in a handful of countries around the world. Many families, regardless of class, owned a goat cart (or carriage) for their children to enjoy. The elite goat carts were elaborate vehicles with harnesses made of the finest leather while the poorer classes would have had very basic carts often made from recycled materials with rather rough harness created many times from upholsterers' jute webbing.The son of Napoleon III and Empress Eugene had an impressive carriage drawn by a white goat, it was the Prince's favorite toy. There is also a photo of King George V at his wedding (dated 1893) that also shows children seated in a fancy goat carriage.
This photo was taken on the White House lawn in 1891 during President Harrison's administration. The Library of Congress has titled this photo "Baby McKee in his goat cart pulled by Old Whiskers, the family pet goat". Who knew? I certainly did not.
Today, goat carts have enjoyed a resurgence in popularity however, not as they were originally intended. Modern day gardeners covet their antique goat carts as key decor items in exterior designs from Europe to the U.S.
Here, a goat cart on the patio filled with spring flowers. This cart has been lined with a fine chicken wire and filled with moss to hide to pots. It would look great almost anywhere.
This is a simpler, but equally charming use of a cart in the garden. Two large terra cotta pots sitting inside is a very unique way to bring interest to the garden.
Well, this is a cart that has definitely seen better days, but Mr Treasure found it and brought her home. I love it and he has assured me that I too will have a planted cart in the garden very soon. This is very exciting, since I have sold two of these at the shop, hence giving me true sellers remorse. I cannot wait to get her all dolled up.
One last thought about these lovely carts is how seasonally versatile they are. Spring and summer planted with annuals, fall filled with pumpkins & gourds, and the winter holidays filled with pine, holly & potted poinsettias.
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Doravirine Study Suggests 100-mg Dose Effective Against Mutant HIV Strains, Too
Matthew Rizk of Merck & Co., Inc., presented part one of a phase 2 dosage-selection study of doravirine (MK-1439), a once-daily non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) under development, at ICAAC 2014. Based on this study, the 100-mg dose of doravirine was selected for part two of the trial because it offered better NNRTI-resistance mutation coverage than did the lower dosages. The hope is that the 100-mg dose will also provide sufficient drug concentrations in the blood even if a patient misses a dose.
In part one of the study, 208 HIV-positive treatment-naive participants were randomly assigned to five different study arms: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg or 200 mg of doravirine once daily, or 600 mg of efavirenz (Sustiva, Stocrin) daily, each of them combined with tenofovir/emtricitabine (Truvada). Patients' CD4 cell counts were ≥ 100 cells/mm3 and their HIV RNA levels were ≥ 1,000 copies/mL.
After 24 weeks, 71.4%-80% (average: 76.4%) of participants in the doravirine arms were virally suppressed, at HIV RNA levels of < 40 copies/mL, compared to 64.3% in the efavirenz arm. Drug-related adverse events (dizziness, abnormal dreams, diarrhea, nausea and fatigue) were reported by an average of 34.9% patients who took doravirine, compared to 57.1% of patients who were on efavirenz.
Exposure-response analyses and a population pharmacokinetics model established that the doravirine dose does not need to be adjusted based on gender, renal function, HIV infection status or age. Researchers estimated median steady-state maximum (Cmax) and 24-hour (C24h) concentrations for each of the doravirine doses studied:
- 25-mg dose: Cmax 762 nM, C24h 313 nM
- 50-mg dose: Cmax 1,256 nM, C24h 495 nM
- 100-mg dose: Cmax 2,182 nM, C24h 801 nM
- 200-mg dose: Cmax 3,544 nM, C24h 1,283 nM
The study authors then determined in a simulation that the 100-mg dose would achieve sufficient drug concentrations even at the lowest level between drug doses (Ctrough) to protect 92.3% of patients not only against the wild-type virus, but also against all common resistance mutations. The 50-mg dose would only achieve this in 69.5% of patients, while the corresponding number for the 25-mg dose is only 26.6%.
Part two of the study will assign 120 patients to one of two arms: 100 mg of doravirine once daily or 600 mg of efavirenz once daily, both combined with a daily dose of tenofovir/emtricitabine, to confirm that dosage selection.


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Running in parallel to the Skoll World Forum on Social Entrepreneurship in Oxford, OxfordJam is a three-day fringe event that creates a space for the nurturing of social economy and social finance projects the world over.
OxfordJam '12 flips the traditional conference format on its head. Participants have contributed a wide range of sessions from all corners of the social economy and session contributors pay to run their sessions. As a result the event is OPEN ACCESS and FREE for you to attend.
Date: Wednesday 28 March - Friday 30 March
Location: The Old Fire Station 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQ
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A legal perspective on building a social economy - incremental reform or systemic change?
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That services suffer during the holidays is nothing unusual anywhere in the world. When people shop, dine and travel all at the same time, it is but natural and, quite frankly, to be expected that infrastructure and services built and maintained to address everyday, normal business become congested and overstretched. Still, something has to be said about how bad things have turned out in Manila in December 2014.
For example, I was unfortunate to have travelled from Legazpi to Manila middle week of December. The flight was okay, but upon arriving at the NAIA 3, I had to spend six long hours just queuing for a taxi. I arrived 3 PM at the airport; it was half past 9 when I got out. The airport guard said that the it was past midnight when the queues let up the night before. One lady beside me who came all the way from Davao to give a talk at the University of the Philippines missed her talk altogether waiting for a taxi. So her flight all the way from Mindanao was for nought.
I gathered from the driver of the taxi airport that the reason for the interminable queues was that the taxis were all caught up in the traffic on EDSA and could not return promptly to the airport to fetch the more recent arrivals.
Now, much has been made about the Cebu Pacific fiasco at the airport, allegedly with many passengers not being able to get on their flights and losing their purchased seats. I was also on Cebu Pacific for my return flight to Legazpi and I observed some of the heated arguments at the check-in counter. Two groups of passengers preceeding me in the line forfeited their seats and had to buy new ( and very expensive ) tickets because they went past the 45-minute cutoff within which to check in before their flight departure. And those passengers were holding the line because naturally they were arguing that since the plane had not yet taken off, the airline should show some leniency because it was the holidays after all, and the EDSA traffic was especially horrendous.
The point of this all is that much as we would like to blame an airline, we should not lose sight of the fact that partly to blame for the airport fiasco is the traffic congestion on EDSA. It is just that we have gotten so used to that problem, we have ceased viewing it as such.
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