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A long weekend in... Barcelona
Where better to spend a weekend (or a week if you're lucky enough) than in the cultural delight that is Barcelona. Slightly overshadowing Madrid to become one of Europe's most popular cities, the Catalonian capital is one place you need to put on your bucket list. And we've got all the tips that will make your trip out there the best it can be. After visiting in 1862, Le Corbusier stated "Allow me to state here how much I love Barcelona, an admirable city, a city full of life, intense, a port open to the past and future". We're sure you won't be disappointed.
And while you'd probably need a month to be able to see everything that Barcelona has to offer, we've wittled things down to a handy guide to help you make the most of a short stay.
You can actually fly from London Gatwick to Barcelona for as little as £41 each way thanks to British Airways, meaning you could actually be strolling down Las Ramblas for less than £100. Norwegian Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair and Vueling all fly from London to Barcelona and each flight takes just over two hours. From Barcelona airport it's a quick 20 minute taxi ride to the town centre or alternatively there's a shuttle bus every five minutes which will get you there in 30 minutes.
Of course if you'd prefer there's the option of flying by private jet thanks to charter companies Stratjets or Lunajets.
Where to stay in Barcelona
Grand Central Hotel
If unparalleled views and a fabulous pool are your priorities when visiting Barcelona (and why wouldn't they be?), take a room at the Grand Hotel Central. The hotel's Skybar and infinity pool are, in no uncertain terms, insta-famous and look just as stunning sans filter. We highly recommend taking a yoga class on the rooftop (available Wednesday, Friday and Sunday mornings) as the eclectic landscape of the city really bustles with life as the sun rises. Our class was followed by one of the most comprehensive buffets we've witnessed – GQ managed to consume a hot breakfast (crispy ham so delicious it's still thought about), freshly made bocadillo and even had room for churros. We blame the yoga…
Aside from catering for early-risers, the hotel's City Restaurant is a clear example of the style, refinery and culinary talent that exudes within its walls. Order the cod fritters with honey and lime – the perfect appetiser – crispy, sweet and filled with flakes of perfectly cooked cod. While not the most traditional of dishes, the true highlight was the Hoisin Iberian pork shoulder loin, served with lashings of cooking liquor and crisp manioc crisps.
While GQ cannot think of a better way to spend a weekend in Barcelona (sunbathing, eating copious amounts of ham and sipping on a perfectly chilled rosé), the hotel's overarching charm is its close proximity to two of the most desired locations in the city – the Gothic district and El Born. Both have culture in bucket loads; from traditional tapas bars to the Picasso Museum, there's plenty to see and it's all within walking distance of this glorious gem. The Grand Hotel Central offers something that is hard to come by in Barcelona: luxury and location.
Majestic Hotel & Spa
Situated proudly on Barcelona's bustling Passeig De Gràcia, the Majestic Hotel & Spa is known in some circles as "the hotel of the arts", and with over 1,000 pieces currently on display across the premises it's easy to understand why. The hotel has remained under the ownership of the Soldevila-Casals family for the past 80 years and it still exudes that sense of luxury, tradition and style not witnessed within the walls of it's more contemporary competitors dotted throughout the city. It's clear to see upon arrival that the hotel's mark of elegance and grandeur exists – the interior is a vision of marble, sumptuous leather and visionary art work.
Aesthetics aside, the rooftop of the Majestic Hotel, titled "La Dolce Vitae" (see what they did there) offers the city's best, unobstructed views of Gaudí's famous La Sagrada Familia – a truly awe-inspiring experience for any guest. The rooftop itself features an elegant, streamlined pool, framed with dramatic murals by American artist Philip Stanton. GQ, naturally, spent a large proportion of time lounging by the pool, but don't miss the delicious cuisine expertly prepared by Michelin-starred chef Nandu Jubany. Among the best were the Tandoori chicken and Majestic burgers, the latter served medium-rare with caramelised onions in a sweet bread bun. We proudly see ourselves as burger afficionados here at GQ HQ and we rank these mouthwatering morsels as the best we've sunk our teeth into all year.
In Barcelona, it is impossible to ignore the nightlife (you'd be foolish to do so) and Majestic certainly does not disappoint when it comes to night-time entertainment. The hotel's "Sunset Sessions", from June till the end of September, hosts an array of DJs on the rooftop, all imbuing the electric atmosphere with non-stop tunes until 1am. With a cocktail list as extensive and impressive as any you'd encounter in London, you won't find a better way to spend an evening. Don't believe us? Just take a look at the queues waiting to get in next time you find yourself in the city. It's clear to see that the astounding views and facilities are popular with tourists and locals alike – all eager to experience the luxury and sophistication that the Majestic Hotel & Spa has to offer.
Mandarin Oriental
If you're a fan of shopping, an aficionado of Antoni Gaudí and a lover of understated opulence, this is definitely the place for you.
Located on the bustling Passeig de Grácia, the Mandarin Oriental is at the beating heart of Barcelona's cultural and retail scene. For those with deep pockets, you'll be pleased to know that Brioni and Tiffany's sandwich this luxurious hotel, and just down the road you'll find the likes of Hermès awaiting you. And for the culture buffs, there's no hotel that offers such close proximity to modern masterpieces; opposite you'll see Gaudi's Casa Battló, and five minutes down the wide street is his worldly Casa Milà.
Ideal location aside, the hotel itself is a work of art. Set in a former banking headquarters, the Mandarin Oriental is a sleek, airy space where guests can find tranquility in a city that is constantly in transit. On arrival you'll saunter through a raised walkway beneath four crisp white walls (all of which have windows dotted around them in a stylish, carefree manner) before being greeted by polite but not obsequious staff. And this sets the tone for the rest of your stay as rooms are touched by gentle cream colours and oriental details which make for an incredibly calming getaway. And - as you would expect - they come with all the mod cons one would need.
The clean cut Euro-chic style of the hotel chimes in perfectly with cool Barcelona, but perhaps the real catch of the hotel is the communal areas. Before indulging in some retail therapy, the breakfast is the ideal way to start any day. Here you'll sit in an ample room which allows beams of sunlight to shine through. And once you're finished with a day hitting the city's cultural jewel box, then make sure you head straight up to the hotel's terrace where you'll find a 12-metre pool, unmatched views of Barcelona's golden sunset, as well as the Terraza restaurant - an eatery that serves up a fine Peruvian cuisine. We suggest ordering the ceviche - you won't regret it.
Cotton House by Autograph Collection
It might be in the centre of Barcelona, just a 45 second walk from the luxury shopping strip Passeig de Gracia, but the Autograph Collection hotel is an oasis of calm in an urban setting. Housed in a 19th century neoclassical building, which was once the site of the Cotton Textile headquarters (hence the hotel's name), everything inside is influenced by cotton - even the air-con blows out cotton-infused air. There's also a huge terrace in a typical Spanish courtyard (almost every block has a central courtyard) and a rooftop pool with incredible views of the skyline-dominating Sagrada Familia. If you fancy a relaxing retreat while still experiencing the buzz of Barcelona, this is definitely the hotel for you.
Even in a city saturated with hotels, you'll find it hard to find one as centrally-located as the Pulitzer, which is based 30 seconds from the Plaça Catalunya, an atmospheric neighbourhood.
Walk through the double doors here and you'll understand why we rate this as one of the most stylish hotels we've visited in a long time; the lobby and bar area are lined with white leather sofas and a sky-rise roofs; the roof terrace and cocktail bar are sleek and are filled with the area's coolest residents; the breakfast room is based within an airy conservatory that is blanketed in sunlight. And the rooms are just as chic. Chocolate browns and wood dominate the interior, while the bathrooms are furnished with dark marble.
While here make sure to visit the Balinese-inspired rooftop bar (with bird-of-paradise flowers and olive trees) as well as its new restaurant, The Greenhouse. Based in the same room as breakfast is served, The Greenhouse is a plant-filled oasis of tranquility in a neighbourhood that hardly sleeps. The menu here gives a lead role to vegetables, locally sourced meat and incredibly fresh fish that's brought in daily. Highlights include the seasonal tomatoes with fermented strawberry juice and basil, the white asparagus with pine nuts and eggs yolk, and finally the churros with tonic bean ice cream.
Melia Sky Barcelona
Recently renovated, this is where you come to get an incredible view of the whole of Barcelona. Situated a little away from the central hub, the Melia Sky gives guests a peaceful stay. The selling point really is the rooftop pool terrace and its attached cocktail bar, where you can soak up the sun while enjoying a gin and tonic or two.
Casa Bonay
At this bijou-sized luxury hotel both modernity and heritage come together to create a picturesque stay in Spain's second city.
Opened just last year, Casa Bonay is based within a converted 1869 apartment building and is a charming place which has personality swimming through its interior. The whitewashed, exposed brick walls create a Cuba-cum-Brooklyn vibe for guests, while each room comes with graphic designed items such as laundry and tote bags, shower bottles and even coasters - small artisanal touches which make you feel as though you're staying somewhere where the hosts truly care about every detail.
Either side of the hotel is hugged by two shop fronts: one is Satan's, a boutique coffee shop; the other is a restaurant called Elephant, Crocodile, Monkey. At the latter guests will dine on sharing plates of Asian delights, including duck and spring rolls, and will also sip on some fantastic natural wines.
Casa Bonay's location is also another fantastic reason to book yourself in here. Turn right outside of its entrance and you'll find yourself a short walk from Parc de la Ciutadella - a gargantuan park complete with the city zoo - and only a 15 minutes' walk north you'll be met by La Sagrada Familia.
Where to eat in Barcelona
Soho House Barcelona
Facing Port Vell Marina in the city's Gothic quarter, Soho House Barcelona occupies a prime location that would make any competitor wilt with envy. Its 80,000 square meters of staple Soho House furnishings (along with 57 bedrooms, a Cowshed spa, Cecconi's restaurant, gym and screening room), are spread over six floors. But the rooftop – on which sits a pool flanked by an army of hefty four-poster sunbeds – is where you want to be. A DJ helms the space, while the House's infamous Espresso Martinis sail out of the bar in quick succession. The menu reflects the locale, and offers a selection of tapas starters, including oxtail croquettes, Andalusian-style cuttlefish and patatas bravas. Follow this with a Rib Eye steak and fries, and crown the meal with a banoffee pie with hot toffee sauce. After dinner, migrate to the pool for more Espresso Martinis, naturally.
Plaça del Duc de Medinaceli; sohohousebarcelona.co.uk
Little Beach House Barcelona
Launched only last week, the Little House on the beach in Graffa – an hour by train from Barcelona centre – is a breezy beach club unique enough to offer a real change of scene from the regular city houses, all the while maintaining the loved Soho House template. The bright and cheerful lobby (no phones allowed), with its picture-perfect views of the beach is the ideal space for a morning coffee with your book before tourists hit the sand, and the airy dining space is filled with plants and natural light. In the main restaurant, a fresh fish bar occupies the corner, with its daily-changing offerings filling up the specials board, while a juice and drinks bar sits on the other side. From here, an iron staircase takes you to a spectacular roof terrace, where you can smoke, drink and enjoy the benefits of a no-children rule. The terrace leads directly to the house's seventeen rooms and the Cowshed spa.
Back downstairs, GQ recommends taking your Soho Mule to the fringed parasol-protected ground-floor terrace, where you can keep a beady eye on the sun-lounger waiting list, while tucking into a lunch of salty fried green peppers and beautifully stuffed courgette flowers, followed by a prawn, mussel and clam paella for two, and a catalan creme brûlée to finish. When you finally unite with your green and white striped sun-bed (complete with pillow and parasol), make the most of a dedicated drinks service. But don't get too jolly – you'll need your wits about you when hopping across the many washed-up jelly fish.
Carrer MiradorR Del Port, Garraf; littlebeachhousebarcelona.com
Without a doubt the city's most luxurious outpost, Enoteca is the two Michelin star restaurant situated in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Arts complex. With views out across the sea, World-renowned chef Paco Perez's exclusive restaurant is a must. Your best bet is to go for the tasting menu, which is a nine course showcase of Barcelona's delicacies, with an emphasis on fish and seafood (naturally). With a wine cellar boasting 700 different bottles, you can be sure to be well-looked after.
El Restaurante Del Majestic
For a lunchtime spot of extravagance, the Majestic Brunch at the Majestic Hotel is the place to head to. This is essentially an all-you-can-eat buffet on a grand scale, with champagne on tap and a non-stop flow of oysters and other local seafood. A perfect shopping break.
Dos Cielos
Situated on the 24th floor of the Melia Sky Barcelona, this Michelin star restaurant offers some of the best views of Barcelona. Identical twins Sergio and Javier Torres are the master chefs who run the restaurant, offering a modern take on classic Catalonian food.
This is elBulli for the people. Helmed by three of its former head chefs (Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas), Disfrutar (meaning 'to enjoy') is a gastronomic paradise that's perhaps the hottest ticket in town right now. It was recently voted Miele's 'One to Watch' award, and it's easy to see why as culinary delights are sprinkled throughout each of the four tasting menus on offer. Expect beetroot meringues to appear miraculously from soil, edible cotton on branches, single pine nuts eaten from bark and, of course, the legendary spherified olive which was first made famous at elBulli.
For an experience like no other, Disfrutar is the place to be.
Where to drink in Barcelona
The W Hotel
It doesn't matter where you are in Barcelona, the five-star W Hotel - a crescent-shaped sky scraper jutting out over Barconeleta beach - will always hold monopoly over the skyline. It makes sense, then, that the W boasts the best views of the city.
If you're lucky enough to nab a table at its rooftop bar, not only are you enjoying some of the best Martinis around (try the fresh passionfruit), you're also ticking off a major sightseeing experience. With 360 floor to ceiling windows, plush furnishings and a DJ, come dusk, the bar attracts the city's it-crowd and discerning tourists like moths to a lamp. After sunset, journey down to the WET Deck: the ground floor bar with a pool, surrounded by beach club day bed, which, during the hotel's Sunday Summer Series, are packed with revellers here for the world-renowned electronic DJs, from Cassius to Erick Morilo. Don't expect to go home anytime before dawn.
Address: Plaça de la Rosa dels Vents, 1 Final, Passeig de Joan de Borbó; w-barcelona.com
Old Fashioned Gin & Tonic bar
"Yes we only serve Champagne by the bottle. Why? Because Al Capone wanted it this way," reads the top of the menu at Barcelona's tiny, fiesty Old Fashioned Gin and Tonic bar. Put simply: this is a bar that does things a certain way. Question it, and the staff will happily show you the door.
Opened six years ago after the founder, Bruno, noticed the city's bars were lacking in quality Rye whiskey and Bourbon, the Old Fashioned Gin and Tonic bar is deceptively named. Sure, the G&Ts are excellent, (ours was a Nordes Atlantic Galician Gin with Bittermens Burlesque Bitters and Fentimans Tonic) but the real stars of the menu are Bruno's whiskey based drinks. Our recommendation? The Fashionista (Four Roses Small Batch, Pedro Ximenez, Old Fashioned sugar, chocolate and orange bitters), which is served with a tiny cone of scorched hazelnuts on the side.
Carrer de Santa Teresa, 1, oldfashionedbar.fb
La Dolce Vitae
This is one of the best rooftops that Barcelona has. With an extensive cocktail and champagne list, sit back, relax and unwind as a DJ plays well into the night - all throughout the summer the Majestic Sunset Sessions enlists the best artists to get on the ones and twos from across the world.
Dry Martini
Frequently named as one of the best cocktail bars in the world (the only bar in Spain to be nominated for such a title), you won't be disappointed. If James Bond were to visit Barcelona, this would be his first stop. Wondering what to drink? The clue is in its name.
For those looking for a proper night out, Pacha is more than up to job of giving you it. With world-class DJ sets (Hot Since 82 and Marco Carola to name a couple), a huge terrace and a spot on Barceloneta Beach, this is one of the best nightclubs in Spain.
What to do in Barcelona
WeBarcelona bike tour
Undoubtedly the best way (depending on the weather) to see Barcelona is by bike. WeBarcelona offers a private three and a half hour land, sea and air tour of the city, which provides views of the city from both a cable car and a yacht as well as bike. Sites include La Segrada Familia, Montjuïc Mountain, Montjuïc Castle, Passeig de Gracia, Olympic Harbor and Gaudi's La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.
Camp Nou
A trip to Barcelona wouldn't be complete without a trip to Camp Nou, Barcelona FC's home stadium. One of the most famous in the world, the stadium is pretty impressive. Want to see the stadium in all its glory? Book yourself on the Camp Nou Experience and explore all the areas otherwise unseen by the public.
Passeig de Gracia
Here you'll find all the luxury boutiques that you could possibly want. From Chanel and Louis Vuitton, to Burberry and Dior Homme, this is credited as the most expensive avenue in the whole of Spain. Yet while famous for shopping, sitting alongside the world-renowned shops is some of Barcelona's best architecture including Gaudi's Casa Milà "La Pedrera" and architect Pere Falqués i Urpí's Casa Bonaventura Ferrer.
Barceloneta Beach
One of the best beaches on the Mediterranean Sea, there is no where better to top up your tan. With 1100 metres of beach to pitch yourself on, the beach stretches from the W hotel down to the Hotel Arts complex. Named after the city's flourishing fishing district, the beach is lined with restaurants showcasing the best in Spanish tapas.
Parc Guell
While Gaudi's architecture can be spotted across the city, the best place to really get a taste for it is Parc Guell. It is a reflection of his architectural plentitude and stands as one of the best parks in the world. Tip - book a ticket in advance to avoid the queues.
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Board Games
Board games are, as the name suggests, games that are played by moving pieces on a board. They exist for almost any subject you can think of and are for both children and adults. Most are designed as fun activities for the whole family, but there are age limits written on the packaging to give consumers an idea of the age level at which children will have the skill needed to play the game. Many board games, such as Chess, Monopoly, Checkers, Snakes and Ladders (also called Chutes and Ladders), Scrabble, Go, Xiangqi. Shogi and Oware are considered classics.
People have played board games for entertainment for centuries and even before recorded history began. There have been artefacts unearthed in archaeological digs that suggest they were played as far back as 3500 B.C. in ancient Egypt.
Some board games are based on luck, while others require strategy or knowledge in order to play them successfully. Chess, for example, is a game based solely on strategic moves. Most children's games are based on luck. A few rolls of the dice will make or break a player and result in victory or loss. Some games involve players making deals with other players or engage in competition against one another. An example of a competitive game is Lord of the Rings.
The dice used in board games is generally six-sided. The number rolled can determine many facets of the game, such as how many moves a player can make and depending on the rules of the game, rolling two sixes can mean the player has an extra turn. Some games have other components, such as a deck of playing cards, play money, game cards with instructions or sets of questions the players must answer.
A board game can fall into one of several categories:
- Abstract strategy games. In these games the play is almost like a set of puzzles that each player poses for the other. There are no random elements or hidden information in this type of game and players have to use logic and a knowledge of the rules in order to win.
- German Style Board Games. These are also called Eurograms and have attractive boards, simple rules and are of modest length to play. They usually have a theme, such as building a medieval castle or a colony in the New World.
- Race Games. The object of the game is to be the first one to reach the finish line. Examples include Sorry and Chutes and Ladders.
- Roll and Move Games. In this type of game, the player moves a token around the board according to certain rules. There are numerous board games in this category, such as Candyland, Careers, and The Game of Life.
- Trivia Games. In these games the players move around the board based on giving the correct answers to questions. An example is Trivial Pursuit.
- Word Games. These are puzzles in which the players have to build or define words. Scrabble is the most well known example of this category.
- Wargames. This type of board game originated in Great Britain with miniature pieces moved over a board that resembles a battlefield or a map. Risk is one example of this game in which the board is a map of the world.


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As I mentioned last week, I'm trying out veganism for a month. I'm on day 11 thus far and still don't have a firm vision as to how this will fit into my life for the long term.
It is certainly a lot more work and has been more expensive for me. The fact that I am rehearsing a show makes it much more complicated and some days I don't feel like I get a "meal" because I don't eat anything hot. Often I get by grazing on random items; combinations of fruits, veggies, hummus and various carbs with lots of salads along the way (and with Lara Bars as my back up fix). I don't know if that is going to be sustainable for me. While I'm adjusting a bit now, initially I wasn't enjoying eating and I've had a few days of not feeling well. Clearly this is a lifestyle that requires time and effort in the kitchen and balancing that with my schedule is going to be interesting. I do think that with time to cook, this would be a very different experience and one that would be much more pleasant and satisfying.
While I grumble, I will say that for the most part I have not had huge cravings for animal products. I have, however, been seriously missing my decaf with half and half - which is one of my favorite simple pleasures. Thus far I have tried coffee with rice milk (plain and vanilla), soy milk (plain and vanilla), almond milk (vanilla) and hemp milk (vanilla). To be honest, for me, none of them hold a candle to dairy.
Soy and hemp milks seem to be the creamiest - but I have big questions about the impact of soy (on my health, the environment and agriculture at large). The hemp milk is quite expensive and while I can see it is distributed from NY (approximately 800 miles away from me and clearly not local), I do not know where the hemp itself was grown nor do I have knowledge of its impact. I have read that in countries where it is illegal to freely grow hemp (as in the U.S.) industrialized hemp is imported from China and the Philippines (YIKES! That is just not going to cut it and had I read that earlier, I never would have purchased it). I plan to try oat milk next, which is as expensive as the hemp milk, but I can apparently make it myself.
And yes. I know I could just give up coffee...*looks pained*.
I'm trying to do research but often I run into a wall due to the lack of information available about food sources. I notice that this feels like a really challenging sacrifice for me and parts of me feel very proud of sticking with it even when I'm not loving it. Other parts wonder about quality of life and whether or not this is actually supporting my values - or if it is equal to, or less effective than sourcing local, ethical dairy.
While in general, I really like reducing my intake of animal products I'll need some time, homework and calculations to determine if this lifestyle choice furthers my goals around sustainability and accountability. If it does, I have a lot of work to do. I'll need to determine my stance on eating honey, wearing leather and silk...etc. I'll need to see if my body is happy with this and if I'm getting enough B-12 and other nutrients. I also would need to learn to shop for and cook meals that I enjoy and to get used to the fact that many people are really uncomfortable with my making this choice and want to tell me all about it (sheesh).
While it's not all that bad, I would likely swoon with delight over a plate of Mujaddara and I can't help but realize how spoiled I am when so many people in the world have such limited access to food (hot, vegan or otherwise).
Perspective, perspective...
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CEO of Trend Hunter and New York Times bestselling author Jeremy Gutsche recently stopped by the Breakfast Television Vancouver location to discuss top trends for 2015 on how to spark innovation and his new book, Better and Faster: The Proven Path to Unstoppable Ideas.
Diving into trends for this upcoming year, Gutsche expands on concepts like Food-Printing Machines and 3D-Printed High Heels as key examples for a dominating new trend known as Instant Entrepreneurship that allows anyone to create, start and fulfill a business idea. But, how does one find their next big idea? To uncover your next breakthrough and adapt to change so don't miss out, Gutsche suggests being aware of your innate farmer instincts, including complacency, so you don't fall into the trap of the farmer. "Your breakthrough is so close within your grasp," Gutsche says, "but something blocks you from achieving it."
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Most of the spies disclosed just the fact of their employment at agencies devoted to intelligence, but some revealed significant details about their work.
Such revelations included employment at specific intelligence facilities, overseas postings, collaborative work with U.S. and U.K. intelligence agencies, specialized linguistic expertise that hints at which regions they focus on and work on specific issues and technologies.
"Bad guys would really appreciate this info being available. It's a big advantage to easily identify people who have or have had access to sensitive information," Melbourne computer forensics expert Kim Khor told the Sydney Morning Herald.
The study also looked for jobs listed at well known cover organizations.
SocialTimes found information on LinkedIn that could potentially inform those with a vested interest in U.S. intelligence work. For instance, branches of the government including the National Security Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency have LinkedIn pages, complete with insights such as employees who have recently changed jobs.
For instance, one Naval Captain who just became division chief at the Defense Intelligence Agency had previously worked as a division chief for Europe and Africa at the Joint Intelligence Task Force – Combating Terrorism, suggesting he may still focus on those regions. He had also worked with electronic countermeasures, which thwart radar and sonar systems, while stationed in Oak Harbor, Washington. One of his skills is "security clearance," for which four other users recommended him.
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New Delhi [India], Sept. 18 (ANI): Accusing the Samajwadi Party of letting the people of Uttar Pradesh suffer by turning a deaf ear to their problems and focusing solely on 'family politics', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday asserted that in next year's assembly polls, the people of the state would vote decisively against the Yadav family. "In Uttar Pradesh, it is becoming clear that the ruling family there is getting together consistently for the sake of power, and in this entire circumstance, the people of the state are suffering," BJP leader Nalin Kohli told ANI here. Hitting out at Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for being least concerned about the common man in UP, Kohli added that law and order, and development, had gone for a toss in the state. "I'm sure in the forthcoming elections, the people of UP will vote in a very decisive manner and specifically against the SP Govt," Kohli stated. Echoing similar sentiments, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said that Akhilesh Yadav's 'cycle', which is the Samajwadi Party's symbol, will not run in the state anymore as it is stuck. Speaking to the media during his Kisan Yatra, Rahul said that Akhilesh was chosen by the electorate of the state and mostly young people, as they had lots of hope and expectations from him. "But when Akhilesh sat on the cycle, people starting pulling the brakes and pushing the handles, eventually puncturing the tyres and the cycle got stuck. Now, six months are left and it has been stuck for almost four years. I don't think the cycle will run anymore," he stated. Meanwhile, the ongoing rift within the Yadav family appears to have ended with Akhilesh Yadav restoring two of the three portfolios to his uncle Shivpal Yadav, except the PWD department. Shivpal will also continue as the Samajwadi Party state unit chief. Akhilesh has kept the PWD department with himself and returned Shivpal his previous departments and a few others including medical, education and minor irrigation. In total, Shivpal would be looking after 13 departments, two more than what he used to look after earlier. The announcements can be seen as per the compromise formula worked out by party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, who asserted that "There can be no division in the party, till I am alive." In a move signalling attempts to bring some calm in the recent turbulence in the Samajwadi Party, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister had last night announced that his uncle would get back all his previous ministerial portfolios. Gayatri Prajapat, who was sacked as mines minister, would also be re-inducted into the cabinet and would soon be taking oath. Shivpal had resigned on Friday night as a minister and as state party unit head. "Netaji (Mulayam) has heard all of us. He will talk to some others if he wants and will take decision by tomorrow," Shivpal yesterday. The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said at a function that he has rejected the resignation of Shivpal and he will comply with whatever his father directs. "Netaji (Mulayam) will find a solution (to the current crisis) and everyone will accept it," he said. Mulayam met Akhilesh and Shivpal at his Lucknow residence and reportedly brokered a peace deal between the two. Akhilesh had earlier divested Shivpal of all important ministerial portfolios including PWD, irrigation, cooperative, flood control and revenue and handed him the social welfare department. Prior to it, Shivpal had replaced him as the new chief of the state unit of the Samajwadi Party. Disagreements between Akhilesh and his uncle have been reported on several occasions, including on the choice of official to be appointed as the state's chief secretary after Alok Ranjan's term ended and the postponement of Quami Ekta Dal's merger with the Samajwadi Party. (ANI)


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Here are a dozen sites that are better and legal.
1. Stock Exchange
Of all of the stock photo sites on the web sxc.hu is the best. It has high quality free stock photos. But be careful. The first row of photos cost money. Clicking on them will take you to a different site where you have to pay. Most of the photos we use here at AuthorTechTips.com come from sxc.hu.
2. Flickr Creative Commons
Flickr has a huge selection of photos many of which are protected under the Creative Commons which means you can use them legally as long as you attribute the photographer.
3. EveryStockPhoto.com
Every Stock Photo searches several other stock image sites for you. It does not filter offensive images, so use with caution.
4. MorgueFile.com
Morgue File has many photos that you are free to use commercially without attributing the photographer. The photos are mostly snapshots and not true stock photos.
5. FreeStockPhotos.com
Not only does Free Stock Photos have some great nature photos it also has a list of over a dozen other free stock photo sources.
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IconsPedia has the best selection of free icons. If you want to add a cool Twitter Bird to your website this is the first place to look.
7. BiblePlaces.com
If you need biblical photos BiblePlaces.com is a great place to start.
I'm not sure how this happened but if the U.S. government takes a photo they often release it into the public domain. If you want high quality technology or space photos you can't do much better than NASA.
9. StockVault.net
StockVault has 13,000+ high quality stock photos. The photos are high quality but low selection. The site does not offer safe search so use at your own risk.
10. FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Freedigitalphotos.net has high quality photos but the selection is not great and the terms of use require a link back to use the photo for free.
11. FreePhotosBank.com
FreePhotosbank has a lame selection of mediocre photos.
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If you want vintage photos Historical Stock Photos is the site for you. Don't expect much color here.


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Conan Doyle's Lost World
By Adam Roberts | March 2, 2009
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At the weekend I popped up to Edinburgh to take part in one of these 'Lost World Read' events: specifically a 28th Feb, 6-9pm talk called 'Lost Worlds'. Deftly chaired by Stuart Kelly, and sponsored by Napier University's Centre for Literature and Writing (known, brilliantly, as 'CLAW'), the panel consisted of China Mi�ville, Roger Luckhurst and myself discussing Conan Doyle's novel. It was an excellent and enjoyable occasion in every way.
Interesting fact: the event was at the Augustine United Church, on George IV Bridge. Ken Macleod was in the audience, and chatting to him afterwards I discovered that this very church appears in The Night Sessions, as the location for the silent club. So now you know.No tags for this post.


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This book is the second installment of The Lost Guardian series. In this book, we see more of Erin's world and the people who inhabit it.
"You seem to think that growing up in 'this world' as you call it, is better than growing up outside of it," Clara told Erin. "Magic is magic no matter how long you have been doing it.
Have you ever felt like you've bitten off more than you can chew? Erin McManin has. The high she felt on Halloween when she and her family turned back their family's mortal enemy, Connor Ferguson, has now faded, leaving her wondering if she has made the right choice. How many people do you know whose family has been warring with another for centuries with no real end in sight? How many families have to deal with the destruction of their entire bloodline should they fail? But she doesn't have the time to second guess her decision to be her family's new leader, nor her new role as Guardian for the local village. A new enemy is stirring on the horizon, one that will be harder for her to face than Connor. The startling similarities between her and this new foe are making it difficult for her to do her duty and the decisions she make will affect the very future of her world.


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Backed by South America, Michel Platini files appeal against Fifa ban
Michel Platini on Saturday lodged an appeal with Fifa against his 90-day suspension and was backedfootball Updated: Oct 10, 2015 19:49 IST
Michel Platini on Saturday lodged an appeal with Fifa against his 90-day suspension and was backed by the South American confederation, which called for the European soccer leader to be allowed to stand in the presidential election to succeed Sepp Blatter.
CONMEBOL's intervention comes ahead of a Fifa executive committee meeting later this month which is poised to discuss whether to delay the Feb. 26 emergency presidential election.
Fifa's ethics committee imposed a provisional 90-day ban on Platini on Thursday after a payment the Uefa president received from the world body became embroiled in a Swiss criminal investigation.
Blatter, who was also suspended from his role as Fifa president, filed an appeal Thursday with the organization he has led for 17 years.
Uefa confirmed on Saturday to The Associated Press that Platini has now also lodged his appeal. Fifa's appeal committee is chaired by Larry Mussenden of Bermuda.
Platini was quick to receive the resounding backing of his European confederation on Thursday and now CONMEBOL has denounced the former France captain's ban as "untimely and disproportionate."
"The presumption of innocence is a fundamental right that has to be considered," CONMEBOL said in a statement on its website. "Mr. Platini has not been found guilty of any charge, therefore the provisional ban jeopardizes the integrity of the electoral process to the Fifa presidency, of which Mr. Platini is a candidate."
Although Platini's ban expires before the scheduled election date, he is unlikely to pass Fifa integrity checks after the Oct. 26 deadline for the submission of candidacies.
"(CONMEBOL) urges that the provisional ban imposed upon Mr. Platini be reconsidered, and that Mr. Platini be allowed, with full guarantees and without impairing his rights, to continue as Fifa presidential candidate," the Paraguay-based confederation said. "These are trying times that demand an integral reform of Fifa.
"(CONMEBOL) fully believes in Mr. Platini's capacity to lead Fifa and the football world towards a brighter future."
Although Fifa quickly named an acting president - Issa Hayatou - as required by its statues, Uefa has not elevated its senior vice president - Angel Maria Villar - to temporarily fill Platini's job.
Last month, Platini was questioned by Swiss investigators about a payment of 2 million Swiss francs (about 2 million dollar) he received from Fifa in 2011 for work carried out up to 2002.
Blatter is being investigated as a suspect in the case, while Platini is being treated "between a witness and an accused person," according to the Swiss.
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The French bureaucratic and political elite resent the loss of control generated by the use of online social networks.
The French Elite Fears a Loss of Control
Pierre Haski, a former deputy editor of the daily Libération, is the co-founder and chief executive of the French independent news Web site Rue89.com.
Updated June 7, 2011, 1:16 PM
France's broadcasting authority is applying the law by calling on the country's TV and radio broadcasters to stop using the words "Facebook" and "Twitter" on the air unless the news story justifies it. French law bans hidden advertising, and Facebook and Twitter are not (yet) generic names.
But this narrow legalistic approach gives France an Asterix village outlook, as in the popular cartoon when the whole of Gaul was under Roman occupation except for a tiny Breton village still resisting the globalization of the time.
The sad part to the broadcasting authority's decision is that it reveals that the French bureaucratic and political elite is behind the times in understanding the logic of the Internet and the power of social networking Web sites. This is true, even if President Nicolas Sarkozy of France was more than happy to be photographed with Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook at the recent E-G8 Forum in Paris.
The French elite resent the loss of control generated by the use of online social networks, despite a growing number of politicians and decision-makers coming to realize that if you can't beat them, join them. The disruptive effect of the Web has come as a surprise to the cozy and well-organized relationship within the French establishment, including the news media industry.
The law, the French broadcasting authority is enforcing, is based on old world views, even as competition on the Web has overtaken the traditional ways in which television, radio and print reach their audiences. Instead of adapting the law to a changing reality, regulators have decided to blindly impose their bureaucratic vision.
And while TV and radio broadcasters must comply with the law, the rest of the news media in France are tweeting all the way to the bank.
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The most Effective Word Password Recovery to unlock, break, crack word file
Microsoft Word documents commonly contain sensitive information including your personal privacy and business data. Therefore, adding passwords for your Word document is getting more and more important. Though it can't prevent professional hackers to access to your computer, it enables to make sure your data will not be opened or changed by average people. In this article, the author provides some tragedies about Word document passwords, and hope they can help you indeed.
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Fourthly, you should change your passwords regularly. Every 4-6 weeks is ideal. ?
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Step 1: Write down phrase "To be or not to be: that is the question".
Step 2: Replace "to" with the numeral "2", and replace "be" with the letter "b". And then pick the first letter for other words. You phrase now can be "2bon2btitq "
Step 3: Replace "o" with the numeral "0" and replace "i" with the numeral "1". So your password appears like "2b0n2bt1tq"
Step 4: Replace some lower case letter with upper case letter, and add some symbol before and after the phrase. Your password has been changed as "@2b0n2BT1TQ#".
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Capturing Moments In Time
I am very fortunate to live on Vancouver Island. As a Photographer it has been a wonderful journey making images of the wildlife that calls the island home, whether it be Black Bears or a lone Wolf on a remote beach. The experience of capturing a moment in time in the lives of these animals is a privilege that should never be taken for granted.
This website is just snapshot of the many images I have taken.
I hope you enjoy viewing them as much as I did taking them.
"Take nothing but memories leave nothing but footprints" Chief Seattle
I believe photography should express emotion
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Augmenting your personal version of Adam Jensen in Deus Ex: Human Revolution is one of the best parts of the game. Whether you want to be a stealthy hacker who sneaks by enemies or a badass weapons expert who promptly shoots them in the face, there are augmentations to help you reach your goal.
The augmentations available for Adam's arms and legs are particularly diverse. There are modifications that will enable him to run silently, jump higher, and run faster. You'll also find modules that increase Jensen's accuracy while he's on the move and enable him to carry far more items in the inventory.
Check out all the available arm and leg augmentations in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
Cybernetic Arm Prosthesis
The Cybernetic Arm Prosthesis augmentation contains eight separate modules to choose from. The first, Instant Take Down, is unlocked early in the game after the tutorial mission has been completed. Instant Take Down grants the ability to take down a single enemy instantly by pressing the indicated button.
Takedowns can be lethal or non-lethal. Choosing between them is a simple matter of tapping the button for a knockout blow and holding it for a more permanent solution. Takedowns cost a full energy cell to pull off.
Beyond Instant Take Down, there are a few separate upgrade paths you can follow. The Punch Through Wall module allows Adam to break through specially-marked light walls with a single punch. If an enemy happens to be standing on the other side, you'll take him out with a special takedown, as well. Punch Through Wall costs a full energy cell.
Moving further down the Cybernetic Arm Prosthesis tree, you can gain access to the Recoil Compensation 1 and Recoil Compensation 2 modules. Unlocking the first halves the amount of recoil Jensen experiences when firing weapons, making it much easier to maintain your aim. Unlocking the second module reduces all felt recoil, with any weapon, to nothing.
Also available is the Move/Throw Heavy Objects module. It does exactly what it sounds like it should, allowing Adam to pick up and throw heavy objects in the game. This can come in handy for accessing secret passages or if you ever need to use a refrigerator as a projectile.
The final series of modules inside the Cybernetic Arm Prosthesis augmentation are the Carrying Capacity upgrades. There are three levels of this module, each costing one Praxis point. Unlocking Carrying Capacity 1 will increase the in-game inventory by two columns. Each successive module will add another two columns until the full capacity is reached.
Aim Stabilizer
While the Recoil Compensation modules above are used to increase accuracy by reducing recoil, the Aim Stabilizer augmentation
contains a pair of modules designed to reduce the penalty to accuracy while moving around.
Unlocking the Aim Stabilizer augmentation also grants the Aiming Motion Control 1 upgrade, which reduces the amount which your reticule expands while moving by 50 percent. Great for those who like to shoot on the move.
Spending an additional Praxis point in Aiming Motion Control 2 will completely negate all movement-based penalties to aiming.
Cybernetic Leg Prosthesis
This augmentation contains several modules designed to change the way Adam moves through the environment and render him silent as he does so. Unlocking the Cybernetic Leg Prosthesis augmentation will also grant access to the Jump Enhancement module, which allows Jensen to jump to heights of almost nine feet.
The Sprint Enhancement module increases the speed with which Adam can sprint through the environment. With this module unlocked and activated, it's possible to reach foot speeds of up to 24 feet per second.
The remaining modules enable Jensen to move through the environment more stealthily by removing all noise associated with his actions. The Run Silently upgrade will deaden all sound produced when walking and running, allowing him to sneak up behind enemies without danger of being overheard.
After Run Silently has been unlocked, you'll have access to the Sprint Silently module. This mod allows Adam to sprint without making any detectable noise.
Finally, after Sprint Silently has been unlocked, you'll gain access to the Jump/Land Silently module. This add-on completely mutes any sound generated when jumping or landing, allowign you to quite literally get the drop on unsuspecting guards.
Upgrading Adam Jensen's augmentations in Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a key aspect of gameplay. Many of these augments will make getting through the game's later levels much easier, so don't neglect them as you go through.
Be sure to check out the other sections of our guide for more on augmentations in the game.
- All images and references from Deus Ex: Human Revolution.
This post is part of the series: Compete Guide to Deus Ex: Human Revolution Augmentations
- Self-Improvement: A Guide to Augmentations in Deus Ex
- Get Out of My Head: Cranium Augmentations in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Charging an Arm and a Leg: Guide to Arm and Leg Augmentations in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Have a Heart: Complete Guide to Torso Augmentations in Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Don't be a Hack: Make Use of Hacking Augmentations in Deus Ex: Human Revolution


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I know I've been MIA lately…things have been very busy (but exciting!) on the job front. I don't want to speak too soon…but I'll let you know if/when things pan out.
Anyways, with election day upon us, I have been seeing all sorts of cool/funny tributes to presidents online. Here are some of my faves:
I'm loving all of the songs people make Obama/Romney sing. There are a lot of good ones, but my two favorites probably have to be Obama's "Call Me Maybe" and the mixed "Will the Real Mitt Romney Please Stand Up."
Whenever I think of presidents, I inevitably think of the Animaniacs' President song, which I memorized back in high school for the A.P. U.S. History exam. Shout out to Katie Yaske for alerting me to its existence and doing countless sing-a-longs with me!
Speaking of APUSH and Katie Yaske, we also loved Dick, the amazing 1999 movie about Richard Nixon. And, the Checkers speech (FF to :45).
This blog is pretty awesome too. It strives to "brand" each of the presidents. They aren't so much brands as retro-y posters, but they're still interesting. A few highlights:
Finally, my favorite president fun fact: President Taft was a BIG guy…and rumor has it he got stuck in the White House bathtub after his inauguration and needed help getting pried out. What we know for sure is that he later had an extra large tub installed 🙂
Happy voting, all!


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text: The U.S. Navy is shifting a guided-missile destroyer in the Pacific to waters off the Korean peninsula in the wake of ongoing rhetoric from North Korea. The USS McCain is capable of intercepting and destroying a missile, should North Korea decide to fire one off. Still, there is nothing to indicate that North Korea is on the verge of another launch. I would note that despite the harsh rhetoric we are hearing from Pyongyang, there are no changes to the North Korean military posture, such as large-scale mobilization and positioning of forces. The deployment came after the United States publicized a rare training flight by two B-2 bombers over South Korea, where they carried out a mock bombing run, and pledged to spend $1 billion to expand ballistic missile-defense systems along the Pacific Coast. On Sunday, The United States sent F-22 stealth fighter jets to South Korea as part of military exercises in a move aimed at further deterring threats from North Korea against its neighbor. If North Korea continues their threats, the international community will only reinforce sanctions. North Korea cannot take on the whole world. It should learn to give in.


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Calgary Enterprises, Inc. is a strategic corporate operating business management and family office advisory company independently formed in 1988 by it's President Steven Insalaco. In 2016, Calgary and Leaf Capital Partners, a Private Single Family Office, combined their respective resources. Steven Insalaco serves as Managing Director and Board Member of the Family Investment Committee with Leaf Capital Partners and is responsible for Strategic Operating Business, Investment and Risk Management. 2017 new developments include Leaf-Asia as Managing Partner.
Steven Insalaco has over 30 years of Executive Management, Corporate Consultant and Family Office Advisory experience. His experience includes the management of a $3.5 billion healthcare division and providing financial and operational services to a broad range of private, Fortune 500 and other public companies. Some of these Fortune companies have included ExxonMobil, Penn Central Transportation, W.R. Grace and Company, Northrop Grumman, Griffon Corporation.
Calgary's objective is to utilize its resources to address the diverse and changing business management and capitalization requirements of both Corporations and Family Offices. This is accomplished through value added business services and solutions focused on reduced beta, increased alpha and improving an organization's operating business performance, margins and valuation through the capital structure, reduced costs and increased revenues.
Calgary's services are provided to early stage, emerging growth and middle-market companies in diverse industry sectors both nationally and internationally. These sectors include but are not limited to technology, healthcare, financial services, consumer and industrial products and encompass both distressed and growth industries.


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Lee is Hong-Kong's unrivaled supercop on a mission to protect a Chinese Consul Han as he travels to Los Angeles for business. Joining the Consul on his trip is his 11 year-old daughter Soo Young who is mysteriously kidnapped in the City of Angels. The FBI assures Han that he will see his daughter in no time, but Han is reluctant to have anyone but Lee work on the case. Regardless, the FBI enlists an LAPD officer of their own - a rookie named James Carter. Carter is arrogant and plans on solving the case single-handedly. He seriously underestimates Lee's wit and covertness. Carter and Lee must learn to work together as they face their evil counterparts.
Jackie Chan
Philip Baker Hall
Captain Diel
Clifton Powell
Tom Wilkinson (I)
Mark Rolston
Agent Warren Russ
Production budget - $33,000,000
Domestic gross - $141,186,864 (7th)
Worldwide gross - $244,386,864 (15th)
Domestic adjusted for 2013 - $245,647,081
Worldwide adjusted for 2013 - $425,201,879
Another Part of Me
Written by Michael Jackson
Performed by Michael Jackson
Written by Adrian Belew, Mariah Carey, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth,
Steven Stanley and Dave Hall
Performed by Mariah Carey
Mother's Son
Written by Curtis Mayfield
Performed by Curtis Mayfield
Night Train
Written by Jimmy Forrest, Oscar Washington and Lewis Simpkins
Performed by James Brown
Surfin' USA
Written by Chuck Berry and Brian Wilson
Performed by The Beach Boys
Can I Get a ..
Written by Jay-Z, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule and Robert Mays
Performed by Jay-Z and featuring Amil & Ja Rule
Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
Performed by Edwin Starr
Get Down Tonight
Written by Harry Wayne Casey and Richard Finch
Performed by KC & The Sunshine Band
Hip Hug-Her
Written by Steve Cropper, Donald Dunn, Al Jackson Jr. and Booker T. Jones
Performed by Booker T. & the M.G.s
How Deep Is Your Love
Written by Ric Cousins, Tamir 'Nokio' Ruffin, Warryn Campbell and Sisqó
Performed by Dru Hill
Fight the Power
Written by The Isley Brothers and Chris Jasper
Performed by The Isley Brothers
Other production companies:
Entertainment Film Distributors (UK distributor)
Roadshow Entertainment (AU distributor)
Filming locations:
Greystone Park & Mansion, Beverly Hills, California
Pasadena, California
Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California
Bunker Hill, Downtown, Los Angeles, California
Capitol Records, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
Ennis-Brown House, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California
Foo-Chow Restaurant, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California
Grauman's Chinese Theater, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California
Hong Kong, China
Los Angeles Convention Center, Downtown, Los Angeles, California
Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California
1. Pals Forever. If they can get past today.
2. Two cops. One is all talk. The other is all action.
3. The Fastest Hands In The East Meet The Biggest Mouth In The West.
4. They come from different cultures. But on a case this big, they speak the same language.
Other production companies:
Entertainment Film Distributors (UK distributor)
Roadshow Entertainment (AU distributor)
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text: Panic On Simeulue island, off Aceh, there was panic and a blackout, a photographer with the Reuters news agency said from the island. Local media reports said there was also panic in North Sumatra's capital Medan and other cities in the province. Witnesses reported phone and power lines down in several areas, including in Medan, and Indonesia's Metro TV reported that people rushed to higher ground in some areas. Dale Grant, of the US Geological Survey, told Al Jazeera that "having a little bit of depth here will help mitigate the strength of this major quake". "The deeper the quake the less damage it does," he said. Grant added that the recent spate of earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and now Indonesia, were not connected in any way, adding that there are about 18 major quakes 7-7.9 in magnitude recorded every year. He said Wednesday's quake off Sumatra occurred in one of the world's most seismically-active zones and close to areas where major quakes had previously struck. A magnitude 7.6 underwater earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra in September last year, killing around 1,000 people and devastating the city of Padang on the island's western coast. The island sits on one of the world's most active fault lines along what is known as the Pacific Ring of Fire, the same one that cracked off Aceh in 2004 to trigger the Indian ocean tsunami. That disaster killed more than 220,000 people in Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India, among other countries. SOURCE: Al Jazeera and agencies


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- Photography
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So yeah I am kind of getting started with my cintiq and also digital art in general kind of.
I have this quirky idea for a comicbook story and this would be the main protagonist.
Since I am completely selftaught and not very disciplined to this date, I wanted to enroll an art class wich had to be flexible due to my firm workschedule and also covers my other weaknesses when it comes to art. Thanks for providing, Frau Padowska :).
Yeah this would be my first entry, the rough sketch plus rough lighting part. I allready cleaned some lines and will set my further focus on the upper part of the picture, so I can learn the basics without overwhelming myself by the challenge.
I decided to go with a simple sun-caused lighting-scheme for the same reason.
So this would be my second upload. As I said I mainly worked on the upper parts, especially facial and the neck area.I allready learned so much about blending (compared to my skills before this project), but still am a bit unsure about where I should go with stricter differentiation like hard shadows or highlights.
I am pretty fond of the nose-part. I am thinking about adding a helmet to give a bit more contrast to the war and peace motive wich I was obviously aiming for (you've seen it, right? Right????)
I guess I will spend more time on this stage, but I kind of thought it would be worth the upload for now :)
Critics welcome.


text: An approximately 15,120 square foot building NNN leased to Walgreen Co. in the Sabino Canyon area of Tucson, Arizona. The entire lot is approximately 2.0 acres. Prime AAA location at the corner of East Snyder Road and North Sabino Canyon Road and only a 5 minute drive from the Canyon Ranch Spa.