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Dromod starts
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Entente Florale
A public meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 19 in Warren Lodge B&B, Dromod for anyone who wants to get involved with helping Dromod win gold in the Entente Florale competition 2014.
The meeting will begin at 7.30pm and will discuss the upcoming competition, the works that will be taking place in the village in preparation for the competition and how you can become involved.
The two Irish judges for the Entente Florale competition will be in attendance to outline the competition and judging process.
Dromod has been nominated as one of only two Irish entries in the European Entente Florale Competition. The overall aim of the competition is the improvement in quality of life of residents across the participating countries.
Dromod Tidy Towns Committee will be working with various groups including Dromod Development Association, the local business community and residents as well as community and cultural groups in order to promote the opportunity for Dromod to achieve its best in this competition.
Leitrim County Council and Dromod Tidy Towns are already planning the works programme for the competition.
There will be 11 experts judging the village on Wednesday July 30th next. We would encourage anybody who would like to help Dromod win Gold to come along to the public meeting on March 19 to see how you can help.
Further information is available from John O'Reilly, Dromod Tidy Towns at 087 9789754 or Nollaig Whyte, Planning, Community and Economic Development Department of Leitrim County Council at 071 9650496.


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Nice feature. However, is she at all aware of who "Che" Guevarra really was?? It seems so callous and blatantly ignorant to pose, smiling in front of his picture. Che presided over the Cuban Revolution's first firing squads. He founded Cuba's "labor camp" system—the system that was eventually employed to incarcerate gays, dissidents, and AIDS victims. He was a murderer and supporter of a totalitarian dictator. For shame!
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Waking Life
It's a cartoon, yes, but Waking Life (Fox Searchlight) is not just. This is a very mature, very intellectual film about things even the greatest human minds have struggled to comprehend and conclude. But it's not just that either.
Do you remember what it was like watching cartoons? Maybe you still watch them. The art of animation has a way of communicating anything--even the most complex, grown-up concepts--in a package of playfulness. Looking at the bug-eyed dude on the cover of the movie box, you may pass this up in the rental store, dismissing it as being a little too fun. But take a risk and you'll be rewarded with this eclectic, fascinating film that will have you remembering its one-liners like proverbs, for months (maybe years) to come.
The film follows a young man through what seem to be his typical days. Only, unlike most of us, he seems always to be running randomly into someone with some wise or insightful words for him. And so he'll take some time out, open his mind and take in whatever it is that the respective speaker box has to offer. The story does focus on this character but does delve into the lives of others without sacrificing the depth of the story telling. The story doesn't go anywhere halfheartedly; everywhere it goes it pays its dues with very creative and crafty old fashioned story telling. The kind that changes every time you hear it. This is a film of people, of life and what happens when we focus the microscope on the things we take for granted; the words, the sights, the people. Told in a very lucid manner, the film reminds me of The Animatrix, the animated companion to the popular trilogy that showed (at least with the first one) that mainstream America could be challenged to think at the movies and enjoy it; mentally and artistically fresh.
One of the highlights of the film is its innovative animation. Several illustrators were used, which isn't nothing new. But within one scene in Waking Life you'll at times see three or four different styles of art, all belonging to different artists. Each screen change has the potential to transform the entire mode of the scene with the introduction of a different animation style. One technique that truly stands out, both because of its familiarity to real life and because of its strangeness, is a special process that involves actually filming a scene and then going back and painting in the illustrations over the actual film.
It's the weirdness of the animation, along with the weirdness of some of the characters' personalities that make for such an amazing film--the dialogue is deep, but it's hard to get over the fact that it's coming from these crazy cartoon characters. It all serves the film well however; it refuses to relegate itself to the doldrums of some university professor's library by bringing a playful energy that allows the moviegoer to actually enjoy thinking along the same paths of the people in the screen.
Waking Life has been to the Sundance Film Festival, been to New York, Venice, and Toronto, but is by no means an exclusive film, although it will surely be labeled so. It is for the explorer. It will tickle your inner child, as they call it. It will cause you to lean forward, rewind, even restart. It's a film that you want in your collection for when you're by yourself and for when your friends and family come through. It will make you think. But it won't hurt your head, trust.
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On Deck: Yael Naim, Robyn, HEALTH x Javelin, Ratatat
Tickets Giveaway: LCD Soundsystem in LA
We're giving away a pair of tickets to LCD Soundsystem's show in Pomona's Fox Theatre [map]. (Continue reading to enter)
Yael Naim - "Toxic" (Britney Spears Cover) (16 Bit Dubstep Remix)
This remix is by no means new, but it is the definition of fresh. We all know and love the original. Hopefully a lot of you have been enjoying Yael Naim's sugary cover for years now. But now, 16 Bit have brought it home. Their dubstep remix adds layers of sound that accent Naim's already fragile-sounding voice, making the cover sound like a music box that could break at any moment. We pray it won't, and the suspense is half the fun. (Continue reading to STREAM / DOWNLOAD)
Robyn - "Dancing On My Own": Music Video, Fred Falke Remix
After threepromotionalsingles, Robyn will release "Dancing On My Own," Body Talk, Pt. 1's official first single. Like the song title suggest, this is one sad number, a quality not use sparingly in the song's music video. — Don't worry, if the video depresses you too badly, I've got a Fred Falke remix that will surely cheer you up. (Continue Reading for Video and Remix)
HEALTH - "In Heat" (Javelin Remix)
Javelin's remix of HEALTH's "In Heat" is another reason to pick up DISCO2 when it drops on June 22. HEALTH's remix album of their last proper release, Get Color. We have already ravedabout::DISCO2's only non-remix track, "USA Boys," touting it as one of the year's best tracks. Javelin takes the loud, hazy Get Color opener — which was only originally a minute and forty-eight seconds long — and spews out a sunny, lazy summer afternoon music personified. (Continue reading to STREAM/DOWNLOAD)
RATATAT - "LP4": Album Stream
The ever trusty NPR is streaming Ratatat's LP4 in its entirety until its June 8th release date. Shut the blinds and take your shoes off; this is a dance party.


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Todd Scartozzi joins ECP-PF from Hardage Hospitality, where he served as the Chief Operating Officer for the company. In this role, Mr. Scartozzi was responsible for the overall operations, performance and capital planning of the Chase Suites Hotels portfolio. His extensive hotel experience and operational expertise provided the foundation for the company's improved customer service, operating and financial results.
Todd also previously served as the Chief Operating Officer at Gold's Gym International. In this role, Mr. Scartozzi directed all operating departments including sales, marketing, fitness, revenue management, real estate, construction, facilities, call center, IT and capital improvements. Todd also enjoyed success increasing customer retention, Net Promoter Scores, as well as same-stores sales and EBITDA growth.
Earlier in his career, he was the Senior Vice President of Operations at Omni Hotels Corporation, responsible for overseeing the operations, finance, marketing, human resources and development of Omni Hotels' 44 properties supported by hotel based Area Managing Directors. Mr. Scartozzi served as the Chairman of the Dallas Hotel and Motel Association and Director of the Texas Hotel and Motel Association and Irving Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Todd is a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan, skilled fantasy football player, and vocal arm-chair commentator. He enjoys spending time traveling with his wife Jacqueline and has five children.


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In the scheme of things it is great that the subject is being highlighted and the vitriol as displayed by the hostess is warranted if directed in the proper manner. Hopefully we will see more industry experts in the limelight explaining why a prompt move to effective camouflage is needed.
Lawrence Holsworth is the Marketing Director for the camouflage design company Hyde Definition and the Founder of Strike-Hold!


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Kia Sportage is a compact crossover, which was originally launched in 1993. So far, we have seen three generations of this model. While original model was produced more than a decade, second one had much shorter life. Third-generation model will keep in same way and it will be replaced by the end of year. According to the latest reports, a fourth-generation model will have its premiere this September and it will come as 2016 Kia Sportage. New model already has been spotted on the roads and it is clear that it will come with plenty of changes.
2016 Kia Sportage details
The testing model has been spotted at Hyundai-Kia Technical Center in Russelsheim, Germany. The 2016 Kia Sportage still wears a heavy camouflage, so we can conclude that it will come with tons of changes, at least when it is about car's look. Although it is still almost completely camouflaged, we can presume what is under the cover. New model will follow company's new design language and it is expected that most of design solutions will be borrowed from new Kia KX3 Concept, which is designed especially for Chinese market. Compared to current model, biggest differences will be at the front end. The 2016 Kia Sportage will come with completely redesigned front fascia, which will feature new, larger and lower-positioned "tiger-nose" grille and new wraparound LED headlights. Rear end will also come with changes, which will follow the style of the front. The look of 2016 Sportage's cabin is still completely unknown, but is expected that it will be also completely redesigned. It will come with completely new styling and plenty of new hi-tech features.
2016 Kia Sportage under the hood
When it is about engine, 2016 Kia Sportage will come with plenty of changes. New model will be available with new 1.2 liter engine, which outputs 132 horsepower. Current 2.0 liter unit will come improved, with 204 horsepower and also better economy. A turbocharged version of this engine will be also in offer. The 2016 Sportage will be also offered in diesel variants. Current 1.7 and 2.0 liter CRDi turbo diesels will come modified, with improvements both in terms in power and fuel economy. All engines will be paired with 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
2016 Kia Sportage release date and price
The premiere of 2016 Kia Sportage is planned for September. Price is still unknown, but it is expected to be not much different from current model. New model will probably go between 22.000 and 29.000 dollars.


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Tutorial for the make up bag here, I just glued on a huge ruffle flower. (Make a ruffle and use this tutorial, but make it looser and don't twist.)
The necklace in the box is the 'peas in a pod' necklace. I featured Amy from Positively Splendid with here tutorial last month. And she made it SO easy!
My SIL and her husband recently had their first child, so I love the symbolism of the necklace for them (and thankfully so did she!).
I even started another one as I was feeling so confident. Then realised I know no one else who has only three members of their family...
At least I'll have a nice gift for a couple with a new baby. Check out the tutorial here. All you need is beads, craft wire and a chain (or old necklace). Plus you can make it as small or big as you want.
(The box is just an old business card box with some tissue paper inside, my husband scored it from work knowing I'm a packaging hoarder.)


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Facebook Upgrades its Search Functionality
Have you ever seen a post on Facebook and switched over to Google or Twitter to find out what people are saying about the topic? Well, this might be a thing of the past as Facebook has embarked on an upgrade that will eliminate the need to leave their platform to get your results. Facebook […]Read More
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Facebook has announced a new version of their application for Android users. Facebook Lite, uses less data and works well across all network conditions. More than a billion people around the world access Facebook from a range of mobile devices on varying networks. In areas with poor network quality, some features of Facebook are disabled, […]Read More


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Scoring at IMP
In standard pairs scoring, you score 2 points for every pair you beat and 1 for
every pair with whom you tie. If yours is the best score, it doesn't matter if you
beat the others by 10 points or 200, you still score a "top"
If there are a very small number of tables (say less than four) this can end up being a
bit of a lottery. An alternative is to use IMP (International Match Point) scoring. This
is the type of scoring used in teams matches. With IMP scoring, it is the amount by
which you beat the opposition which is significant.
Here are a couple of examples
In normal pairs scoring, pair 1 would get a top (4 points)
At IMP, this is a "flat" board. Everyone would score zero because
In pairs scoring, this board would score exactly the same as the first
At IMP, pair 1 beat both the others by 250 points which equates
IMP scoring therefore calls for slightly different tactics:
|Pairs scoring
|IMP scoring
Unless you fear an unstopped suit, or think you can make extra tricks by ruffing,
it's better to play in No Trump than a suit contract. The extra 10 points
could make the difference between a top and an average.
Always play in the safest contract. That usually means preferring, say,
4 Major to 3NT. The 10 point difference (assuming both are just making)
is totally irrelevant.
|Try to make as many overtricks if you can.
Overtricks aren't important. Never risk your contract for
overtricks, no matter how likely they seem. If you make one overtrick
that may earn you 1 IMP. If you go off in a part score when everyone
else is making, that will cost you in the region of 4 to 7 points (depending
upon vulnerability etc.). Go off in a makable game and you could be
looking at a score of -13!
Be "trigger happy" with the doubles. If the opposition will
probably go off, then double. It may even be worth doubling if
you think they've found a game or slam which no one else will. If they
are making, they get a top anyway so the double costs nothing.
Doubling a making contract can be expensive. For example, suppose they bid a
Generally, you stand to lose more than you stand to gain by doubling. A good
Go for game, small or grand slam if you think it is more likely than not.
Vulnerability makes no difference.
Go for "thin" games, particularly vulnerable.
If you bid game and the others don't, non vulnerable, if you make it you
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Dark Cloud Over China's Water
At a time when China's water prospects are quite dim, the country's available water sources are growing darker. Roughly two weeks ago, a local chemical company polluted a tributary of the Songhua River in the northeastern province of Jilin with a 10 ton bubbly, red slick of a chemical called xylidine. This week, SEPA, the State Environmental Protection Administration, announced it had launched investigations into the chemical company at fault along with five other major polluters.
Though the watchdog group is getting stronger, reaching its tentacles into localities where dirty officials tend to be as rampant as dirty water, and locals are fighting back, even taking polluters to court, the toxic tales keep creeping in. Yesterday, the New York Times sneaks into an Inner Mongolian town overrun by a chemical spill essentially ordered by local officials—two years after federal orders to close culprit factories or build treatment plants went unheeded, largely to "protect" the local economy. Someone get them an economics lesson.
Ahead of this month's World Water Congress in Beijing, the government (which has grown quite zealous about throwing money at its environmental problems lately) just announced it would spend US$5 billion on improving water quality over the next five years, in order to "far exceed" its UN Millennium Development Goal.
As with (and related to) the country's other problems, solving the water issue depends depends on getting the money where it needs to go, in the face of the ubiquitious "corrupt local official." Otherwise change will keep flowing slower than a stream of sludge.


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Casement, having held divers high appointments under the British Crown, having been knighted for his services, and having retired on a pension, upon the outbreak of hostilities proceeded to Germany where he was actively employed in inciting the Irish prisoners of war to join the German arms against England.
The frustration of his attempt to run men, arms and ammunition with a view to raising a rebellion in Ireland reads more like some tale of strange adventure than sober history. The speech by Casement from the dock after conviction is one of the most dramatic in the annals of British procedure.


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Poll for sci.physics.strings
Posted by Urs Schreiber
Probably everybody has seen the Call for Votes for the creation of a new USENET newsgroup with the proposed name 'sci.physics.strings' which was announced here before and which is supposed to be a place for interesting online discussion of string theory for researchers, graduate students and everybody else who is interested.
Votes are simply submitted by email, following the instructions given here. Deadline is 16 Mar 2004.Posted at March 9, 2004 1:34 PM UTC


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Common Core
The undergraduate curriculum aims to provide a well-balanced education to students. In addition to courses in the field of major study and related areas, each undergraduate program includes a requirement for common core education. This includes courses to be taken in specific common core areas. The Common Core Program strives to provide students with a well-rounded quality education that broadens their horizons, inspires and ignites their passion for learning and empowers them for lifelong pursuit of excellence.
Consult the University Common Core Program website if you have any questions about the common core. Other interesting information about common core courses are available on the HKUST Common Core Facebook page.


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Bowel Surgery:
Bowel surgery is a general term for surgical procedures performed on the small intestine or large intestine. Doctors may recommend surgery when diseased or damaged intestines interfere with normal gastrointestinal function and when the diseased tissue is life threatening.
Many conditions can cause damage to the intestines that can be treated with bowel surgery. Some of these conditions include the following:
- Colon cancer
- Intestinal blockage caused by scar tissue or birth defects
- Crohn's disease or other conditions that cause inflammation, bleeding, infection or ulcers in the small intestine
- Carcinoid tumors
- Injury
- Benign (non-cancerous) tumors
- Precancerous polyps
- Diverticular disease
- Intussusception
- Volvulus (twisting of the bowel)
- Ulcerative colitis
- Diverticulitis
- Bleeding (diverticulosis)
- Bowel obstruction from hernia
At South Mississippi Surgeons, we offer the state of the art diagnostic radiological techniques to help make the right diagnosis of your bowel problem. We offer colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy, CT scan, MRI and barium studies. Our surgeons work closely with radiologists to ensure that patients receive prompt service and diagnosis of their bowel problem.
Depending on the specific condition and the severity of the damage, doctors may recommend different bowel surgery procedures to treat the patient.
For example, patients with disease or damage limited to a small section of the bowel may require to surgery to remove that small section of the intestine and reconnect the tissue. Other patients with extensive disease/damage may need a proctocolectomy to remove the entire colon and rectum.
These are some of the more common bowel surgery procedures that may be recommended for patients with damage or disease in the small or large intestine:
- Small bowel resection – surgery to remove all or part of the small intestine
- Large bowel resection – surgery to remove all or part of the large intestine (total colectomy, subtotal colectomy or laparoscopic colectomy).
- Proctocolectomy – removal of the entire colon (large intestine) and rectum
- Abdominal perineal resection – removal of the sigmoid colon, rectum and anus
- Hartman procedure is done when the surgeon is unable to connect the two ends of bowel because of presence of infection. In such a case, the proximal bowel is brought out as a colostomy and the other end is left inside the abdomen. The colostomy is then reversed in a few months
Depending on the patient's specific condition, the gastrointestinal tract may be reconstructed in several ways after one of the procedures above. These are the bowel surgery procedures that may be used to reconstruct the bowels after the diseased tissue is removed:
- The healthy tissue in the remaining intestine can be connected to restore bowel function
- Colostomy (large intestine) or ileostomy (small intestine) surgery creates a stoma (drain) on the abdomen to remove waste from the GI system In many cases, the stoma is temporary and bowel is reconnected once the infection subsides.
While bowel surgery may cause a change in the patient's day-to-day life, it is often a life-saving measure needed to restore gastrointestinal function.


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Form-based authentication in native iOS applicationsimprove this page | report issue
This tutorial illustrates the native Android client-side authentication components for form-based authentication. Make sure you read Form-based authentication first.
Creating the client-side authentication components
Create a native iOS application and add the MobileFirst native APIs following the documentation.
In your storyboard, add a ViewController containing a login form.
Create a
MyChallengeHandler class as a subclass of
We will implement some of the
ChallengeHandler methods to respond to the form-based challenge.
isCustomResponse method of the challenge handler is invoked each time that a response is received from the server. It is used to detect whether the response contains data that is related to this challenge handler. It must return either true or false.
The default login form that is returned from the MobileFirst server contains the
j_security_check string. If the challenge handler detects it in the response, return true.
isCustomResponse returns
true, the framework calls the
handleChallenge method. This function is used to perform required actions, such as hide application screen and show login screen.
onSuccess and
>onFailure get triggered when the authentication ends.
You need to call
submitSuccess to inform the framework that the authentication process is over, and allow the invocation's success handler to be called.
In your
LoginViewController, when the user clicks to submit his credentials, you need to call
submitLoginForm to send the credentials to the MobileFirst Server.
Sample application
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Click to download the Native project.


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What is the latest version of touch commander cab?
I need the latest version of touch commander cab for my Windows Mobile project. I am using .NET Framework 2.0. The version that I have is the BETA. Though I do not receive any error message I've somewhere that it is better to use the latest version.


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Joe Perloff properly possesses a missionary zeal toward insuring the smooth passage of the congenital heart patient from the pediatrician to the adult cardiologist. His thesis: "Don't leave the care of these patients to chance but rather arrange for expert care and systematic follow-up." His adult congenital heart clinic at UCLA has been a model for other such clinics throughout the country.
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I come to the Account Based Everything movement as a long-time proponent. I had a special opportunity to learn Sales early on from a mentor that practiced many of the non-technology tenets of ABE – accounting for multiple stakeholders, personalizing messages by function and role, coordinating multi-modal follow-up as an integrated account plan, all against a named list of target – ideal – accounts.
These things have always made sense. The fast innovation taking place in sales enablement technology has served as rocket fuel and turned this into the movement it's become, adding both efficiency and reach at an exciting pace.
Now I live in Customer Success, where our strategic accounts team is applying a "starter kit" version of ABE in our best accounts. We have identified a list of Customers where value has been captured and ROI is impressive, but where we also feel a more strategic level of relationship is waiting to happen.
We uploaded those best customers, figured out what they look like, modeled our best target process, then built out a wider list of addressable market, all by employing our own tools that we offer for Customers (AccountView and DealPredict in particular). It's early still, but we are huddled with Marketing to align on personalized messaging, with Customer Success to ensure a coordinated Team approach alongside our existing account managers, and with Sales Operations to execute relevant touchpoint cadences.
What are we learning so far? That the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Org Charts and Reliable Contact Data are All-Important
The bigger an entity, the more complex the task of finding out who makes the decision, who influences it, who shepherds the buying process, and how all these stakeholders fit together. This is need-to-know, and while a CSM could get there on his/her own, it would eat far too many cycles to make it worth it.
You know that feeling when you dump a 5,000-piece jigsaw puzzle out on the table for the first time, and you think "need those corners"? Same thing. Where cultivating relationships in whale accounts is concerned, the battle really is won or lost before it's ever fought. Lao Tzu had it right.
The Grind is Still the Grind
You might have recently seen a joint study by DiscoverOrg and Smart Selling Tools of 200 sales and marketing organizations that found:
- High-growth companies (defined as those with at least 40% growth over the past three years) are 2.5 times more likely to have adopted an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy
High-growth companies are twice as likely to have successful cold calling programs as well as a dedicated outbound prospecting team.
The takeaway here that my team is experiencing is consistent with that second point. Sure, we're working existing Customer accounts. And sometimes, our points of contact are happy to intro us into other departments and functions that might similarly benefit from our offering.
A lot more of the time, our existing contacts are busy with their own priorities, and so, if we want fast growth to happen, we better show up each day and hit the phones. Nobody at a high-growth company is sitting around eulogizing the "cold" call, and neither are we. Embrace it.
We All Share a Uniqueness in Common
To earn the right to grow alongside a strategic customer, it's not enough to just source your offering to them. Instead, you have to partner with them, and this only happens if you develop account insights, listen to unique challenges, and solve problems.
Ideally, the fresh perspective you bring to your customers should help them learn about their own businesses by harnessing your "mile deep" expertise. At DiscoverOrg, this might take the form of a data enrichment and matching exercise, a custom buildout to support changes in a go-to-market strategy, or something as simple as a workshop on how to overcome email deliverability issues or how to write email sequences for a drip campaign.
In any case, success comes through understanding what's unique about your customer's struggle and developing a strategy that allows your solution to play a key role in solving their problem.
While we have so many other aspects of ABE to grow into as a Customer Success team, it's comforting to realize early on that the tried-and-true habits that got us here are still critical strengths for what lies ahead.
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I was contacted by Tom Crain of Ankle-Savers™ about improving the website for his new product. He has an innovative product that maintains a very high level of simplicity. The website needed to reflect those product features. The main goals of this project were: high impact, simple (one page if possible), show product through video. See for yourself if you…Read More
I was invited by John Pellan, owner of ATVScene.com, to attend the press introduction for the all new 2010 Yamaha YFZ450X quad. It was held in Union, SC, at Big Buck Racing. Yamaha builds some of the best sport quads in the market and I was very excited to be at the helm of their newest cross country rocket. (more…)Read More
Octane Media is proud to announce the winner of our Free Website Offer is MX for Children of Woodinville, WA. It is an honor for us to work with an organization that gives back so unselfishly. MX for Children's Mission: Our vision is to create a replicable, sustainable charitable donation program for Children's' hospitals across the country that draws on the…Read More
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The brain child of Andre Pene, the Faith Racers ministry has grown into a vital asset for motocross events all over the Southeast. Andre prepares monthly "Life Lessons" that often relate to the sport of motocross. The impact that this ministry is having on the MX racing scene is apparent at ecah event. Andre contacted us in hopes of getting…Read More


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"The most important thing you can send with a box is prayer." –Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse
As a prayer partner, you play a vital part in sharing the love and hope of Christ with a generation of children, their families, and their communities in more than 150 countries around the world. Just as God prepares the hearts of those who will receive shoebox gifts, He wants to work in the lives of those who help make these gifts possible—including you.
Each shoebox is filled with joy, hope and love. The treasures and personal prayer inside communicate that someone cares for them and give each child an opportunity to experience the love of God:
Moms in Prayer is excited to partner with Operation Christmas Child to pack shoe boxes and include hand-written prayers to children and their families.
How to Pack a Shoebox
Write a Prayer for the Child who will Receive Your Shoebox (downloadable custom prayer card)
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Join the Operation Christmas Child Prayer Network
Shoebox Collection Week is Nov 18-25, 2019
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
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I went to the dr. today to get my blood drawn and they drew everything but the Lyme test. The facility refused to use the Lyme kit I obtained from Igenix, a state-of-the-art Lyme facility, in Palo Alto, CA, stating that they do not typically send blood "elsewhere." I now have to try and go to another facility to get it tested and sent off. Mind you, I am paying for this test privately because insurance does not cover it. The test is very specific and has to be performed on a Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday due to its contents needed arrival time at the facility.
On my walk back home, I recorded my thoughts…
"I'm so tired of life and this situation and it just seems so unreal."
"There isn't much left for me –Erin is moving on, and I just seem to be falling behind…"
"I came here with the intent to find work prospects, and it's just ended in disaster."
"I don't feel much of anything, and things just seem unreal…"
"People are out working hard, and I just feel like I'm falling by the wayside."
"Colors are bright; noises are bright."
"At times it feels like it's all a dream, and I'm going to wake up, and reality is going to hit me…"
"I know that it's real, but it seems baffling, and I wonder how the hell did I get myself in this situation."
"There is little left and colors just seem to fade."
"I am going out tonight, and I am not even excited. Life seems to have lost its shine."
"I am ready to feel something, not nothing."
"The world looks so decadent."
"I see people that live passionately, and I envy that, and I want it; it's good to see it, but it just reminds me of where I am now, and how I don't have it."
"I can't possibly know what's best for me when I've fallen this low."
"I'm tired of feeling this way –so down and out… life is meant to be enjoyed, not despised."
"I'm tired of hiding in the shadows; I want to say I'm "finished" with my past, but the reality is, it will keep coming up, and I just have to work through it."
"The only way out is "through," and I will just keep on plugging."
"Why do we try so hard to make our lives perfect; I know for myself I learned "perfectionism" very early on… the fact is, life is not perfect. Perfection only leads to failure."
"I'm tired of living some mediocre life."
"I would like to re-capture my essence and be resurrected."
I think it is apparent that I am depressed. Like, right now for instance, I am exhausted, and I just want to sleep… but I know that if I sleep I might be groggy for the rest of the evening. I am supposed to be going out tonight to a Soul Harvest –an open mic/poetry event. I'm going with a "Sister's" meetup group here in Philadelphia that promotes sisterhood. We're all going out to eat beforehand. I am exhausted though and just want to sleep… I am excited to go, but tired and depressed. Erin has been gone all day at a training so that she can become "serve safe;" it is required by her employer. By the time she gets home I will be leaving to go to the event and will not return until late.
I am depressed and annoyed that Erin has more fun with other people than me, yet she has not even tried to have fun with me. I am still so angry at the relationship… at the fact that she pursued me until she "got" me and once she had me she became a self-absorbed prick –porn-ridden and fantasy-obsessed. Do you know how much of a slap in the face this was? Imagine it still being because the heart has not mended. It's just like grief, only it's prolonged, and it's making me sick… I want to get away, yet I don't, because I want to "fix" things. I hate that my "fixing" instincts are coming into play… I don't want them to. I just want to walk away from her. My instincts apparently are stronger than my own self-control.
I know that I cannot make this relationship okay, and the simple truth is, is that it's not okay and it may never be. Why do I spend my life trying to "fix" things? One cannot fix what's broken… it would seem that only time, growth, and healing can do that. I do not see myself healing anytime soon because I am, for whatever reason, too afraid to leave this situation behind. Why is it so difficult to walk away? I am going to end up having to be forced to walk away because I cannot pull myself to do it because of the perceived failure. I was in this situation once before when I went back to Vermont for two months back in August, and I am in it again, only this time it's due to my own free-will, or unresolved grief, whereas before it was because Erin was trying to retain some power-trip.
Anyway, she has time for everything but me and has little desire to spend time with me… such a 180 compared to when we first started dating up until I said, "Yes" to her marriage proposal. And yes, that was very premature on my part, and no, I did not end up marrying her –thank God! She is a sucker and would have bled me dry. At any rate, I cannot "keep" her as far as I can throw her. It is hard enough being in this situation and being unable to let go when I am constantly reminded of things that have happened and been unresolved. Things keep happening with Erin, and I am triggered all over again.
It is so sad to know that nothing I do can change anything… no single action, no series of multiple actions… I also need to remind myself that I did not do anything wrong except maybe "enable" by staying too long. I should have left the moment I saw the first red flag. I didn't however, and now I am finding myself with someone very lousy, unable to even be a decent person (honesty, respect, communication, accountability, and dependability) and I am too stupid to walk away and would rather hold out on the empty "promises." ie, "Emily, I will follow-through; I won't yell and rant, etc." It's all a joke, and yet I still hope for it and hold onto it because it's the only way to make living here together remotely "manageable."
I feel like a fucking object because I was pursued and then just dropped like a hat. Erin has some major problems, and I'm not sure what that says about me other than I must have some serious self-esteem issues and "need to be needed" for me to continue putting up with this behavior. Honestly, what does that say about me? I should just start telling myself and actually trying to believe it that Erin does not deserve me, because the fact is, she doesn't. She is a coward (literally) and manipulative. Me needing/wanting to feel special should not be enough of a silly "reason" to stay… I think once I start treating myself with respect, ie: walking away from unhealthy people and making better, wiser choices for myself, I will start attracting respect.
What this says to me is "door!" I need to somehow head for the door and stop deluding myself into believing that she will "come around." I am not wanting some magical cure… I am not idealizing her. I am not trying to "change" her, either. I am not telling her that she can't do things. I am simply wanting, demanding honesty, respect, communication, accountability, and commitment (to self) and she refuses to be able to deliver. If I wasn't living here then I would say the "hell" with her, and I would have cut her off by now, but while living here, I am trying to make the most out of the situation.
Nevertheless, all of this self-denial will exhaust a person, and I am beyond that point. I am going to lay down now and close my eyes I think… I just want the hours to pass… I just hope that I am still in the mood to go tonight… I really have no interest in anything except for sleep. I enjoy dreaming.


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The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
The Seven Stages War left much of the planet a charred wasteland. The future belongs to the next generation's chosen few who must rebuild it. But to enter this elite group, candidates must first pass The Testing—their one chance at a college education and a rewarding career.
Cia Vale is honored to be chosen as a Testing candidate; eager to prove her worthiness as a University student and future leader of the United Commonwealth. But on the eve of her departure, her father's advice hints at a darker side to her upcoming studies--trust no one.
But surely she can trust Tomas, her handsome childhood friend who offers an alliance? Tomas, who seems to care more about her with the passing of every grueling (and deadly) day of the Testing. To survive, Cia must choose: love without truth or life without trust.
The Hunger Games vs The Testing:
Districts - Colonies
Hunger Games - Testing
Peeta - Tomas
Cato - Roman
Haymitch - Michal
Katniss - Cia
President Snow - Dr. Barnes
Arena - Stage 4
They both have mutated creepy animals roaming in the arena, there are both people chosen from districts/colonies for the testing/games. Both books have a boy who has had a crush on a girl for ages and finally decides to move in in the games/testing, after he is wounded and the girl is at first trying to deny the crush. Both protagonists are extremely good at survival.
There are too many similarities to say it's just a coincidence. It really seems like the author picked the concept of the Hunger Games and tried to make it her own, without actually plagiarizing anything. Sometimes this idea-picking works out great and it makes a wonderful book, but this book is definitely not better than The Hunger Games and I found myself constantly comparing the two books. The ideas in this book are just a lot more illogical and less well-developed. I know most ideas in books aren't creative and unique anymore, but an author at least has to try to come up with something of his own.
I'm not saying this directly made it a bad book, but it won't get a lot of stars in the end because of it.
The book also lacked action. Most of the book was build-up to the Testing and the first three parts of the Testing, which consisted of written tests. Even in the fourth stage, which was the arena survival/fight to the death part, wasn't really exciting at any point. Everything was resolved fairly easy by both Cia and Tomas and there wasn't an epic climax of any sort. It wasn't exactly boring, but I'd have loved to see some more action.
I could not really relate to any of the characters. Cia was just too smart and too good at everything to be realistic and her character was a bit boring. Tomas seemed like a very nice guy, a bit too much actually, that's why I found him suspicious from the beginning. That made him an unlikeable character and love interest. I did like his twist, and I am curious to see how that works out. The other characters in the book had no development and were just flat. They didn't really add much to the story. The only character I did find interesting was Will. He had much depth in his character and I thought he'd make a better love interest
There was no real build-up to Cia and Tomas' relationship, it was unrealistic. They instantly became close after being chosen for the Testing, while they never even talked before. Tomas apparently had a crush on Cia (without apparent reason), never acted on it , until they were alone in the arena. Cia was constantly denying he had a crush on her and did not seem to return the crush. Then they kissed and they suddenly were in love.. The whole relationship just seemed forced and I did not sense any chemistry between them.
Some things did not really make sense in the book. Why would they kill most of the smart people in a still rebuilding country? Why would a future leader/ University attendee need to be able to survive a deadly arena? How did Cia know all that stuff about survival, she was just a high school student? Cia took an antidote to the memory-wipe medicine, why did she still forget?
I did like that the book had a few unexpected twists. From Cia's father's warning the reader knew he could not trust anyone, but a few characters really surprised me in the end and the ending itself was unpredictable to me.
The world-building was not really detailed. We know America was destroyed by war and colonies came in its place. But we don't get details about the other colonies, how the rebuilding went and the whole war was pretty confusing, since we only got answers via stupid test questions. The post-apocalyptic theme of the book was just not believable, since it was never really explained.
So if you already read THG, I wouldn't recommend this book to you and if you haven't, give it a try and read THG after that if you liked it.


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Pakistan history, distorted by the literalists
by Dr.Shams Hamid
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
Literalists have always invented Islam depriving it of universalism
Recently released, the Brookings Institute report claims that the real cause of militancy in Pakistan is the public education system, and not religious schools (madrssas) because the majority of Pakistani students attend public school whereas only ten per cent attend madrassas. It states that Pakistani public schools disseminate militancy, hatred, jihad and distort history.
Until 1970, despite bureaucratic and military dictatorships, the Pakistani educational curriculum and textbooks, for example, had included the history of the Maurya and Gupta dynasties of the sub-continent conforming to the secular ideals of Pakistan clearly expressed by Mohammad Ali Jinnah in his speech to the constituent Assembly on 11th August 1947. Mohammad Ali Jinnah said:
Mohammad Ali Jinnah never used the term 'Ideology of Pakistan' during the struggle for independence nor after independence. Mohammad Ali Jinnah sternly scolded a prominent leader of Muslim League Raja Sahab Mahmudabad when he wrote to the historian Mohibul Hassan in 1939 that we want the dictatorship of Koranic laws. Sharifuddin Pirzada documented another failed attempt of an Abdul Hameed Kazi to propose a bill to create Pakistan as an Islamic state in All India Muslim League's 1943 session.
In fact the term "Ideology" was first mentioned in 1962, fifteen years after independence, by a member of Jamat-e-Islami. In his monograph From Jinnah to Zia, Justice Munir writes:
The three rigid religious political parties Jamiat-i-Ulama-i-Hind, the Majlis-i-Ahrar and Jamat-e-Islami were opposed to Muslim league and the demand for an independent Pakistan. In Punjab Majlis-i-Ahrar exploited Islamic ideology to defeat Muslim League in pre-partition election of 1945 calling Muslim League leaders 'Kafirs' and opposing their demand for a separate state.
Ironically, the term "Ideology of Pakistan" was also first coined and used by Jamat-e-Islami who were against the creation of Pakistan and they did not participate with the Muslim League in the movement for the independence of Pakistan.
After the independence of Pakistan, Jamat-e-Islami established its Pakistan chapter claiming that Pakistan was created for Muslims to live according to Islamic Shariah. Jamat-e-Islami even forgets that the Ahmadiya community supported Independence of Pakistan after Mohammad Ali Jinnah's assurance that Pakistan will be a modern Muslim state, neutral on sectarian matters (Report of the Court of Inquiry, 1954: 196). However, Jamat-e-Islami Pakistan still cannot justify their opposition to the creation of Pakistan if it was being created only for Muslims to practice the literalist interpretation of Islam.
In late 1970's, after the fall of East Pakistan, the Pakistani educational system began to implement the Islamisation project based on the literalist interpretation of Islam practiced by a very small percentage of the Muslim population. Jamat-e-Islami and other religious political parties championed the Islamisation project. This is a shameful testimonial to the twisted logic of the handful of Muslim literalists.
The unholy alliance of 1980s, between the dictatorial military regime of Pakistan under General Zia-ul-Haq, the unelected literalist religious political party Jamat-e-Islami and American government, cemented Islamisation of all Pakistani institutions including public educational institutions. The national education policy was Islamised in accordance with the narrow literal interpretation of Islam. The national educational curriculum was revised and textbooks were re-written to re-invent Pakistan as a purely religious society only for Muslim citizens.
Syed Abul A'la Maudoodi of Jama'at-e-Islami prescribed that all educational subjects should be taught from the perspective of the literal interpretation of Quran. Maudoodi did not accept the distinction between the religious and the non-religious worldly disciplines of education.
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute found four major themes emerging strongly from their analysis of the curricula and textbooks of the three compulsory subjects:
Literalists have always invented Islam depriving it of universalism and divesting its teachings of its historic context. 'Pakistan ideology' is also a case of their figment of imagination that has no basis in Pakistani history.
Islam has multiple interpretations and only one of those interpretations, i.e., the literalist interpretation of Islam, is fatalistic and anti-humanistic. However, there are only a few Muslims who accept or live by the literalists' interpretation of Islam, whereas more than 95 per cent of Muslims consciously reject the literalist interpretation of Islam.
Literalists themselves fail in avoiding contradictions in their own literal interpretation in their attitude and lifestyle. Zakir Naik, an Indian Muslim preacher of these parochial views of unequal human rights for men, women and for people of different faith has recently been restricted from giving a speech in UK and Canada but he is fighting against this verdict on the grounds of freedom of speech and equal human rights. They are not ready to allow equal human rights in their society while shamelessly demanding it from the secular societies.
These literalists simultaneously benefit from all the modern technologies, like getting photographed, using phones, watching television, flying in airplane, using western banking and so on; and criticise them all for being 'non-Islamic' and 'secular'.
Literalists have a very small following because most people find it difficult to live in bad faith with a false consciousness, i.e. believing in one thing and doing its opposite. They have changed already, they should understand and accept it. The idea of a return is impossible; you cannot travel back in history.
Pakistani public education needs to focus on re-designing its curriculum, re-writing and reconstructing teaching material including textbooks and constructing a non-violent, democratic learning environment in the public schools to disseminate tolerant views and employment-oriented education.


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News and commentary about the reigning royal houses of the United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands, Spain, Monaco -- and the former European monarchies as well.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
The Princely family of Liechtenstein
Posted by Marlene Eilers Koenig at Tuesday, April 09, 2013
3 comments:
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Are they in any way related to any other royal family?
- April 10, 2013 at 5:59 AM
- Marlene Eilers Koenig said...
distantly. Most of the reigning and non resigning sovereigns descend from Johann Georg of Anhalt Nassau. Franz Joseph's mother was Archduchess Elisabeth of Austria.
- April 10, 2013 at 9:22 AM
- Unknown said...
Thanks. I didn't think they were but never was sure.
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Let's take a few minutes this week to talk about an exciting event that just took place in our backyard here in Austin, Texas. This past weekend marked the inaugural United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas. It was held November 16-18th with the final inaugural race taking place on Sunday the 18th.
Circuit of the Americas (CoTA) is a new world-class motorsports and entertainment venue in Austin, Texas. Construction began at the beginning of 2011 and the track's nine-layer design is based on decades of racing research and development. A series of layers of material including sandy clay loam, a specific gravel mixture and crushed limestone - all finally covered in asphalt. Approximately 700,000 cubic yards of material was used to precisely construct the 3.4-mile track at this world-class facility.
On Sunday, November 18th, this facility was put to the test to withstand vehicles traveling 190 miles an hour in the heat of Texas. Lewis Hamilton racing for McLaren Mercedes took first place in the inaugural event.
The construction of this facility and the beginning of a long contracted hosting of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix through 2012 and V8 Supercars from 2013-2018 has had enormous economic impact for Texas and the Austin business community with projections to continue.
Construction of the 375-acre CoTA project created approximately 1,700 construction jobs. Sixteen Texas-based companies were contracted to work on this project totaling an estimated $50 million. Combined with 300 full time jobs that were created, events like this past weekend bring 3,000 jobs for seasonal and event-specific employees.
At Falcon Structures, we have seen strong growth as an Austin, Texas, based company over the past year. We were excited to see this project come to fruition this past weekend and are thrilled to be a part of a thriving Austin business community who will reap the rewards of this state of the art facility. Formula One racing is projected to bring $300 million each year for 10 years going forward to the Lonestar state.
With visitors coming from every state and across the globe, our Austin based lodging facilities are seeing great opportunity. Transportation is another industry that is experiencing a growth and increased activity. The San Marcos Municipal Airport is almost exclusive to private aircraft is accommodating the sect of the fans visiting CoTa who arrive by private planes and helicopters. An additional 500 shuttles are being used to transport attendees from remote parking lots surrounding the CoTA as well.
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A Nigerian court has declared that both Sprite and Fanta are possibly dangerous when mixing with Vitamin C. Coca Cola owns both Sprite and Fanta. A Lagos high court judge ruled these soft drinks potentially poisonous.
Benzoic acid and other additives when mixed with Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, could cause a health hazard. The African National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control wants Nigerian Bottling Company to put warning labels on all Fanta and Sprite products. This warning label is to include a warning of mixing this soda with vitamin C.
Tests of this product in the United Kingdom revealed this potential dangerous cocktail. Africa's Food and Drug administration is encouraged to periodically test this product for safety. Sunset yellow and benzoic acid are known to become carcinogenic.
Large amounts of these soft drinks were destroyed in the United Kingdom.
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We're pleased to announce its white chocolate day!
Make a list of important things to do today. At the top of your list, put "eat chocolate." Now, you'll get at least one thing done today."- Gina Hayes
For all you chocoholics around the world, you'll be delighted to hear of the dedication to white chocolate today. We raved about world chocolate day on the 7th of July but today marks an even better day… white chocolate day! White chocolate is often stated as a fake chocolate because it's made from cocoa butter not cocoa solids but we say alleluia for its scrumptious taste and melt in your mouth texture. Considering that it contains the main ingredient in making chocolate, I think it's fair to say that it definitely isn't 'fake'. Today we can show how much we love white chocolate!
There is nothing sweeter than the taste of white choc. Compared to its cousins dark and milk, white is made of cocoa butter, milk, solids and sweeteners making it almost too much for those savoury fans. White chocolate came about because it was a convenient way to make use of excess cocoa butter and we're very glad it did.
There can be many taste differences in the quality of white chocolates.
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Not only is white chocolate perfect as a snack or gift, it also has many other uses including cooking purposes for use in various recipes. A lot of recipes just wouldn't be the same without the sweet taste of white chocolate. You need to be careful when cooking white chocolate though as, unlike other chocolates, it has characteristics which melt at very specific temperatures. Some of our favourite white chocolate recipes include the white chocolate cheesecake, white chocolate ice cream and white chocolate ganache.
We recommend making some simple white chocolate and raspberry pancakes to celebrate this wonderful day. With a recipe method of around 15 minutes, you can't say no! Pancakes are subtle enough to allow you to fully appreciate the flavours of white chocolate while raspberries give a tang of flavour and compliment the chocolatey taste.
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I don't know what we eat or drink got any vitamins in it or not, but surely look at this drink it is very healthy made up of beetroot, carrot and strawberries. Now I get it drink healthy juices to get a-z vitamins in your body hihi....... any way Beet Treat was blogged by Pooja from "creativepooja" blog. Thanks Pooja for your healthy drink. Even my friends kid liked it, he wants to drink every sunday itseems. Isn't it nice to get compliments from a kid. For extra taste I have added honey to the drink and pulsed it.
What is that I have experimented here, well "Ginger -Lemon- Rasam" from One Hot Stove blogged by Nupur. It is interesting after I have made the rasam and tasted it, it tasted just like pappu charu the way my amma makes it. Thanks Nupur........
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If history had turned out differently, Turkey might, by now, have been one of the great wine producing countries of the world. Some of the oldest known relics of winemaking have been found near its border – in Georgia and Armenia – and, with the moderating influence of both the Mediterranean and Black Seas, a number of areas of the country have an ideal climate for grape growing. Indeed, Turkey has the 5th largest vineyard area of any country in the world. Unfortunately for wine lovers, its cultural and religious heritage means that most of its grapes are harvested to sell for eating or as raisins or sultanas; only 3% of the crop is made into wine – and barely 1 bottle in 10 of that is exported – a shame as many critics have noted that Turkey has some really interesting native grape varieties.
I was able to find out for myself recently as the Bristol Tasting Circle organised an evening dedicated to Turkish wines. And, sure enough, alongside the familiar names – Cabernet, Syrah and Sauvignon – were wines made from Emir, Narince, Kalecik Karasi, Çalkarasi and Ökügözü.
The first 2 named, both local white varieties, were blended to produce one of my favourite wines of the night: Cankaya, an attractive, soft, peachy white made by one of Turkey's largest producers, Kavaklidere (£8.99, available, as are the other wines mentioned in this blog, from www.tasteturkey.com).
Of the reds, Kayra Alpagut's Ökügözü (£19.99) had the sort of tangy, herby flavours that reminded some at the table of a nice Loire Cabernet Franc but I preferred the mellowness of Vinkara's subtle, red-fruit flavoured Kalecik Karasi Reserve (£18.45, although the Wine Society have the same producer's non Reserve bottling of the same grape at £9.95. Is the Reserve worth nearly twice the price? I tried the other some time ago and, for me, the cheaper wine is the better buy).
Turkey is clearly producing some interesting, attractive wines but, because amounts exported are small, they will never be cheap and may be hard to find. But, if you're looking for something a little different, why not try a bottle – it may prove to be a Turkish Delight!


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Because of the technical limitations of computers at the time, the filename for Colossal Cave Adventure was ADVENT. Because of the common shortening of the game's filename, the game became widely known as either Advent or Adventure, leading to the name of the adventure genre as we know it today.
|Colossal Cave Adventure inspired Scott Adams, who founded Adventure International with his wife Alexis to sell their adventure games. Adventure International released Adventureland in 1978, which was the first commercially published adventure game. Adventure International continued to produce and sell adventure games (both containing just text and text with static graphics) until they went bankrupt in 1985 as a result of the North American video game crash of 1983. Scott Adams returned to creating commercial text adventures in 2000, and has released two new text adventures which were published through Scott Adams Grand Adventures.
Infocom was purchased by Activision in 1986, however they continued to produce text adventures (both containing just text and text with static graphics) until they were closed in 1989. Activision continued releasing adventure games under the Infocom name until the mid 1990's.
Text adventures, which are also known today as interactive fiction, went out of popularity in the 1980's as graphics were introduced to the genre. However, there are still a small group of developers who still release text adventure games, both for free and commercially. Variations of the Z-machine engine that Infocom used to create their adventure games are still used to create text adventures to this day.
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May 2014 Coach Trip to Denver and Georgia – Part 1
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We had been looking forward to this trip for a long time. The morning of the trip, as always, was a lot of work. We load so many things for a long road trip, and the "we" means dear Wifey and me. We were already about whipped from all the loading as we began the day's drive. We planned to be at Allen and Nancy's for Mothers Day, a most appropriate time to visit them. Lavonne's youngest son, Craig, and his daughter, Bre, would fly in to join us. It would be a family reunion! Lavonne and I considered driving down into Arkansas after the Colorado visit to visit her kin there, and also in Arizona. But she decided that would be too much RVing for her. I figured that while in Denver, I might as well head southeast and visit my cousin, Chuck, in Georgia. So we arranged for Lavonne to fly back home with Craig and Bre on Sunday evening, and I'd head for Georgia aboard the coach on Monday. All plans were subject to revision, of course, and we would see just how our plans played out over the coming weeks.
We were happy to settle comfortably in the coach for the night at the safe and welcoming Walmart lot. I got online with my smart phone's hot spot. What a great gizmo that is! I also edited the day's photos and began this travelogue.
We whiled away the evening, Lavonne at her games online such as Scrabble, and me watching the WWII documentary series for the umpteenth time. We were in the Mountain Time Zone, so we hit the sack at 2100, an hour early, to adjust to the time zone we'd be living in the next few days.
Somewhere before Wyoming, we came across this semi being righted after and accident put it on its side. We have no particulars of the accident, but it took two heavy duty tow trucks to right it:
I had fears of a snowy climb up to Park City and beyond, but the rain stopped and we drove through rather decent weather on into Wyoming. As we crossed the state line, the rain began again. Except for short, sweet respites, we drove through rain, snow, and high winds the entire trip along I-80 to Laramie. It was not pleasant and we did not have a good time. But we were cozy and safe in our coach as we battled the elements.
We finally arrived in Laramie and promptly gassed up. I added eight gallons about 50 miles earlier to make sure we'd make it to Laramie. Added to the fill-up in Laramie, I pumped on a total of 75 gallons. We burned a lot of gas fighting the winds.
I also had to walk around in dirt, mud and gravel as I worked outside the coach. It was a mess. And so were the throw rugs on the steps into the coach when I was done. Honestly, I don't think I'll ever stay at a RV campground again. The last stay was the recent trip to Death Valley where we dealt with barking dogs and a neighbor RVer spilling sewage into the open. And now the mud and muddy water at the Laramie RV park. I have never had to put up with any such nonsense at a Walmart lot – nor did I ever pay to stay at Walmart, as I did these RV parks!
A few minutes before 0800 we headed back onto I-80 and continued our trek east. We were soon climbing to 8650 feet, the highest spot on all of I-80. A Lincoln Monument is built there that we have visited in the past, but not on that cold morning. A fresh snow had fallen and while the road was clear everything else was covered in white. It was all very beautiful but only when viewed from the warmth of our cozy coach.
We continued south toward the kids' place near Denver, and decided to pay a visit to the Walker Mower factory in Fort Collins for which we were a distributor/dealer during our business years. We retired back in 2002, so most folks we knew back in the day have moved on. But low and behold! Mary Beth, whom we worked with way back when, answered the phone! Lavonne had a lovely chat with her and she told us to be sure to drop in and they'd be happy to see us.
When Nancy got home, we all visited 'til at least 2100 when I headed off to the coach for the night.
I was up and around early. Lavonne was too, although she spent the night in the house, as usual during these visits, while I stayed in the coach. She came to the coach just as I was getting ready to head for the house around 0600 or so. Lavonne wanted the coffee maker, and after I made my instant coffee in the coach, I joined her in the house.
One by one each member took off for work or whatever they had planned for the day. I headed to the coach for breakfast and later took my first walk in three days. Greenwood Village has a beautiful park nearby, and I walked there.
The big day of our trip included a brunch with the whole family. Allen and Nancy whipped up a great meal with the help of most everyone. Nancy left for awhile to pick up her dad, Seff, from a nearby care facility where he lives. It was wonderful to have him join us and he is just a pleasure to visit.
We had the works for brunch! Pancakes, egg pie (quiche), bacon, sausage, and I don't remember what all. And of course we had mimosas, too. A bit after the feast started, Nancy's mom, Norma, also joined us and completed the family Mothers Day celebration that the day was all about. We were a day early, but that was the day we could all be together.The whole tribe gathered 'round the patio for a wonderful Mothers Day brunch. From left, Erica, Nancy, Lavonne, Dale, Breanne, Norma, Seff, Craig and the MC of the show, Allen. It was a very warm and enjoyable family get-together.
It was soon time for me to head to the coach to write this travelogue, edit photos, and watch more documentary. It had been a very memorable day with the family and I was about done in. I hit the sack around 2300 and slept like a baby.
Allen drove to the store for some breakfast groceries, and whipped up a wonderful breakfast of oatmeal, sausage, bacon, and quiche. We had the usual great meal. And the snow kept falling.
After a visit to the manicurist the pretty feet came home to show off! I think that was Allen (left) and Craig (top) but I can't swear to it.
In the evening we had another grand meal, this time a Mexican feast cooked up with the help of Nancy's mom, Norma. Her friend Bobby also joined us.
The snow continued and our concern grew for the flight out that night and my continued drive the following morning. As it turned out, after a bit of drama about delays and flight changes, those flying home made it on time, and arrived at Sacramento and then on home safely around midnight.
After they left for the airport, I visited a bit with family and then headed to the coach for the night. The snow continued and was predicted to accumulate to several inches.
By morning we had more snow, sure enough! It was piled up on the streets, sidewalks, etc. and was a beautiful sight. But it delayed my plans to head for Georgia that morning.
My igloo during the snowfall. Still, I was warm and cozy.
I would spend another day in Colorado and hope to leave the next day to continue my travels. The school buses drove through the neighborhoods on time, and I figured I could hit the road as well but I was in no hurry and stayed put. I hate driving in snow!
We took a short drive to a steakhouse called Cool River. It was a very ritzy place, and I was somewhat surprised that they let me in – apparently it wasn't that ritzy. But it was relatively quiet, my first requirement. And they served truly great food. We ordered Devil Creek shrimp as an appetizer, and it was so good I ordered it for dinner, along with the best mushroom side I've ever eaten. The shrimp was stuffed with pepper jack cheese and wrapped in smoked bacon. It was wonderful! Mmmmmmm. Allen ordered prime rib and Nancy had Chilean sea bass. We were ever so satisfied and I looked forward to another feast there our next visit to Colorado.
About 0715 I drove through through the little Colorado town of Kiowa, Colorado, population 716. While driving through an absolutely barren school zone, no doubt well before school started and with nary a soul present, I committed the heinous crime of driving 32 MPH past the school zone. Granted, the caution lights were flashing and I did see them. But in Kalifornistan, one is instructed to a lower speed limit by a sign that reads when children are present. Nobody was present because it was so early. A short time later the flashing blues and reds of an unmarked police SUV behind me caught my attention. At that time I was already out of the corrupt little town and it took a mile before I found a place to pull over. I got a $315 ticket.
I watched some more documentary for an hour or so, and it was soon time to hit the sack. I slept very well.
I loved my drive along the US highways. It was miles and miles of lonely highway with relatively little traffic. It was a real pleasure and so many people aren't even aware of that option – and of course most wouldn't have the time anyway.
The evening was pleasant although a bit rushed and I didn't make it to bed "on time", as if I have a firm bedtime. I watched more documentary, and I finally hit the sack around 2300 and slept very well.
I was up and at 'em around 0530 or so, and hustled through my morning chores so I could hit the road fairly early. I was out of the Walmart lot a bit before 0800 to begin my 400+ mile day.
I thoroughly enjoyed the long drive. I drove through Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana. I drove more Interstates than I wanted but sometimes it doesn't make sense to drive a lot of unnecessary miles to stay on the backwater roads. I drove over 100 miles on I-20 through Louisiana. Speaking of which, Louisiana has miles and miles of good roads, but there are too many miles of jointed concrete that makes one feel like one is in a popcorn popper. It was just bang-bang-bang along such roads and I hated it. Oklahoma also had some very rough city and transition roads on and off the freeway because of all those joints.
It was a pleasant stay in Rayville. It rained on and off during the evening and overnight, and I enjoyed the patter of the rain on the roof. My evening was as usual, working on the travelogue, watching a bit more WWII documentary and relaxing with a cool one. Or two. I slept well, as always, aboard the coach.
Crossing the mighty Mississip' into Mississippi.
I spent the evening as I usually do, writing this travelogue, editing photos, and watching TV. This time I watched a bit of O Brother, Where art Thou? I was in the mood for some silliness, I guess. Gosh, I love that movie! I was in bed at 2300 and slept well.
Chuck was a preacher his whole life and was always strong and healthy. But now he was dealing with pulmonary fibrosis, something he would not likely survive. He struggled for breath and really should have been on oxygen, but doesn't like carrying his portable tank around. He looked good, and he spoke like the same ol' Chuck, but he was not well.
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meant to rate this high but hit the mouse to fast sorry. you have me in tears now as I look back at all I said good by to and always felt I would see once more at lest and never did thank you for that jog of my memory's as there sweet as they are now sad. I to now suffer bad health and dream of a lot like fishing every state and in that seeing them also. you have had a good life and I thank you for sharing it with us all please do not stop
I enjoy your story-tellin! Keep up the good work. Safe travels sir.


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Article 19, the London-based organization that promotes freedom of information worldwide, believes the information and communications technology (ICT) sector has a role to play in protecting and promoting free expression.
Article 19 has said it welcomes the report of the U.N. Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, David Kaye, who has called upon ICT stakeholders to respect human rights. The report was presented during the U.N. Human Rights Council's 32nd Session in June 2016 (HRC 32).
Article 19 said that in its submission to the report, it emphasized that the Internet has fundamentally changed the way in which people communicate and go about their daily lives, and that understanding the role and responsibilities of private actors is key to protecting freedom of expression online.
"The Internet is the front line in the battle for freedom of expression and civic space," said Thomas Hughes, Executive Director of Article 19.
"The pressures that states and others exert on private actors to control the information people can access and share has received too little attention from the U.N., which this report redresses. At the same time, the report makes clear that private sector as well as Internet standard setting organizations … can and should do a lot more to protect and promote freedom of expression," Hughes added.
The Special Rapporteur's report recognizes that it is overwhelmingly private actors who create, maintain and operate the infrastructure and spaces for freedom of expression and access to information, Article 19 noted.
These actors are diverse, comprising an "ecosystem" including telecommunication providers, hardware and software developers, email and social media providers, as well host and search companies. Technical bodies and regulators at the international and national level also play a key role. The Special Rapporteur pointed out that while private actors have provided exponential opportunities for free expression, the decisions they take and the pressures they are subject to have a profound impact on the exercise of rights.
The report is intended as an initial mapping of the private actors in the ICT sector that influence freedom of expression, identifies legal and policy issues at the intersection of state and private sector conduct, and outlines areas where further normative guidance will be provided in future reports.
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Solange De Santis is a freelance journalist who previously worked for AP and Reuters. She was a staff writer for nine years at the Anglican Journal in Toronto and most recently editor of the ecumenical news service ENInews.
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BOSTON (AP) -- A Norman Rockwell painting of Boston Red Sox players will be at Fenway Park with two of its subjects before it is taken to New York City to be auctioned.
The painting appeared on the cover of the March 2, 1957, issue of the Saturday Evening Post. The title is: "The Rookie (Red Sox Locker Room)." Christie's is offering it May 22 with a pre-sale estimate of $20 million to $30 million.
The painting shows pitcher Frank Sullivan, right fielder Jackie Jensen, catcher Sammy White, second baseman Billy Goodman and Hall of Famer Ted Williams.
On Monday, Sullivan and the model for the rookie, Sherman Safford, will be with the painting at Fenway.
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ADMA takes over AIMIA
As you may already be aware AIMIA, the digital industry association of Australia, went into voluntary administration late last year. It was a sad end for a great association, one that I had worked closely with as both the head of Publishers Australia and the CEO of Beyond Digital Strategy.
On the 5th February The Association for Data-Driven Marketing and Advertising (ADMA) announced that they had acquired AIMIA's assets and would, "…service AIMIA members under the AIMIA brand, whilst strengthening the value to members with the additional resources and stature it offers as Australia's largest and fastest growing marketing and advertising industry body."
Steve Brennen, Chair of ADMA, was quoted in the press release as saying,
"AIMIA has been an influential champion of the digital industry in Australia in its 23 year history, pioneering impactful education, awards and research initiatives that have helped nurture and develop talent in Australia. However, as industry association consolidation becomes inevitable in today's rapidly evolving market, a larger organisation like ADMA is well placed to operate its activities more efficiently and provide additional value to members. It is also the right thing to do to ensure the digital industry in Australia continues to be supported."
With Australian Marketing Institute (AMI) members recently cajoled into paying a 'Service Enhancement Levy', Publishers Australia all but ingested into the bowels of mUmBRELLA, and now the demise of AIMIA, one really must wonder what the future holds for small, niche based associations.


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Sao Paulo ad agency Moma Propaganda created a series of posters featuring social networking technologies as part of the "Everything Ages Fast" ad campaign for Maximidia Seminars. The campaign features a very good combination of contemporary and vintage.
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Croatia will waste your time! – a well-executed PR move or time for the Croatian Tourism Association to hire a professional translator?
"Before you visit Croatia you should know… Croatia will waste your time" is the message in the promotional video created by the Croatian Tourism Association, depicting the country's national parks. The same message has been published on the Croatia Full of Life Facebook page, which has over 100,000 followers. Many have commented on the improper use of the English language by the administrators and the potential detrimental effect it may have on the image of Croatian tourism.
The wording certainly raised many eyebrows. So, is this a grave mistake caused by insufficient knowledge of intricacies of the English language, or a marketing ploy used to attract the public's attention and amass a greater number of views on various social networks? Croatian Tourism Association claims it is the latter.
The official explanation by the Croatian Tourism Association is as follows:
"The idea behind this post was to point out the important number of Croatian national parks in a creative and original way. Statistics confirm the success of this PR move. Our Facebook publication has thus far had over 100,000 views, just under 2,000 likes and has been shared 362 times. We have had 1,300 likes on Instagram; the numbers are only likely to increase on both social networks. We would like to add that comments from our non-Croatian fans on these posts have been but positive, with feedback such as "So true!" and "Just found your amazing page and really wanted to share a couple of photos from my holiday in your beautiful country last year", and so on."
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Emirates' flight crew safety video might be the best marketing campaign in 2015
The world is full of creativity, and just when you think you have seen it all, somebody comes up with something even better!
Watch Emirates' crew demonstrate their "safety video" in front of 65,000 Benfica fans, with a twist… Great job! Clearly one of the best marketing campaigns we will see all this year!
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Are we better off with modern dating?
Last month, in the Verbalisti debating club, we had a lively discussion on the subject of "Modern Dating". The world of dating has changed dramatically in the past few decades. The old ideas and rituals of courtship are gone, replaced with new standards of relationships and dating. But, are we better off?
Traditional courtship — picking up the telephone and asking someone on a date — required courage, strategic planning and a considerable investment of ego (by telephone, rejection stings). Not so with texting, e-mail, Twitter or other forms of "asynchronous communication," as techies call it. In the context of dating, it removes much of the need for charm; it's more like dropping a line in the water and hoping for a nibble.
On the other hand, many would argue that today's communication platforms offer a wider variety of connections, and a wider network seems better than a narrower one. We have cellphones, which facilitate last-minute get-togethers. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook let you connect with a wide variety of people, and you can know someone's political leanings, interests, and hobbies before you ever meet in person. More options may delay the process of picking one, but it seems to improve the chances of picking the right one, instead of simply settling for what's in front of you.
"Dating culture has evolved to a cycle of text messages, each one requiring the code-breaking skills of a cold war spy to interpret." – Alex Williams, The New York Times
"Enough bogus nostalgia for a bygone romantic era. Modern love is not perfect, but women today have choices as never before." – Jill Filipovic, The Guardian
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