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Canberra-based technology company Seeing Machines has been crowned ACT Exporter of the Year at the 2014 ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards today at the Hyatt Hotel.
Seeing Machines is renowned for developing state of the art fatigue and distraction monitoring technology, including the Driver Safety System (DSS) which is already being used by mining, commercial road-transport and automotive industries worldwide.
The company, which was founded in 1999, now has 95 employees working across Canberra, San Francisco, Arizona and Tuscany, with export sales accounting for 53% of its revenue.
Seeing Machines recognition as 2014 ACT Exporter of the Year comes a month after the company announced a collaboration deal with Samsung which aims to bring face and eye tracking technology to the consumer electronics market.
"We are delighted to be recognised as the 2014 ACT Exporter of the Year," Seeing Machines CEO Ken Kroger said.
"Canberra is a great place to do business. The collaboration between organisations such as NICTA and the ANU are part of a small technology community that come together to share resources and ideas and support each other."
Seeing Machines have also signed a three-year strategic agreement with Electro-Motive Diesel Inc. which will introduce their state-of-the-art Driver Safety System to the rail industry.
Canberra Business Chamber CEO, Chris Faulks, congratulated Seeing Machines on winning the 2014 ACT Exporter of the Year, as well as the Information and Communication Technology category for the second year running.
"Seeing Machines success is a testament to the growing strength of the export industry in the ACT", Ms Faulks said. "Since winning the Information and Communication Technology category at the
Export Awards last year Seeing Machines has grown considerably and this award is due recognition for their achievements.
"Seeing Machines, along with the other 10 category winners, is a prime example of the innovative, global success of ACT exporters who use our country's capital as a base."
First time winners in this years Export Awards included iSimulate (Education and Training), OnTheGo (Online Sales), as well as Frameskin and Austranter Medical, who shared the Emerging Exporter award.
The full list of winners for the 2014 ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards:
- ACT Exporter of the Year – Seeing Machines
- Business Services – Intelledox
- Education and Training – iSimulate
- Environmental Solutions – Windlab
- Health and Biotechnology – Aspen Medical
- Information and Communication Technology – Seeing Machines
- Manufacturing – Datapod
- Online Sales- OnTheGo
- Small Business – IE Asia Pacific
- Emerging – Frameskin and Austranter Medical (ACT only)
- ACT Exporting Government Solutions – Royal Australian Mint (ACT only)
- Exporting To Asia – Intelledox (ACT only)
All ACT category winners will qualify for entry into the 52nd Australian Export Awards which will be held in Melbourne in November.
The ACT Chief Minister's Export Awards are an initiative of the ACT Government delivered by Canberra Business Chamber.
(Canberra Business Chamber Media Release)


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Pushing design boundaries, experience unlike anything before, an historic event at home here in North Carolina. Join us as we celebrate the opening of the Interior Design Society Charlotte - Chapter Designer Charity Showhouse Event on Saturday, March 14. This Showhouse Event is the largest Showhouse endeavor in the country featuring the IDSCLT organization: three award winning builders, four charities, one neighborhood, three house captains, and 45 acclaimed designers in addition to all the vendors and sponsors, whose support has made these showhouses possible.
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Save the Date: The Sip and See, on February 12, Gala on March 13 and many special day events like the progressive luncheon sponsored by Queen City Audio Video Appliances.
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March 24 Realtor Day
March 25 Progressive Luncheon by Queen City
March 26 Book Signing
April 2 Garden and Landscape Tours
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To celebrate the new season of Doctor Who (which I've been waiting for so patiently for months!), I thought it would be fun to do a Who–themed project…and here it is! In preparation for my Graphghan Boot Camp course, I found myself a bit rusty on using the bobble stitch for graphghans. So, as a kind of "refresher",…Read More
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National Theatre Live's 2013 broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse's production of Coriolanus returns to cinemas by popular demand.
Shakespeare's searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (film), BBC's The Hollow Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar's Artistic Director Josie Rourke. The full company includes Jacqueline Boatswain, Peter De Jersey, Alfred Enoch, Deborah Findlay, Hadley Fraser, Mark Gatiss, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Elliot Levey, Rochenda Sandall, Helen Schlesinger, Mark Stanley and Dwane Walcott.
When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens' hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people.
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EAST ARLINGTON — The Vermont Legislature's Climate Solutions Caucus will host a public forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Federated Church of East Arlington.
Rep. Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, co-chair of the nonpartisan caucus, will be the lead presenter.
The event is one of a series of forums held around the state by the caucus as it develops priorities for the 2020 legislative session.
"Everyone — including every state and nation — has a role to play in addressing this challenge as soon as possible. Vermont is no different," Rep. Kathleen James said in a news release. "The forums are intended to focus attention on this critical issue, present practical solutions, and held set the stage for continued action."
The release notes that reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and the U.S. federal government in its 2018 National Climate Assessment have "made clear that dramatic action is required in the next decade to radically reduce fossil fuel use and mitigate the far-reaching effects of a warming world, including serious impacts to human health, ecosystems and economies.
"Vermonters want us to do our part on this pressing issue," Sen. Brian Campion said. "They also recognize that taking action can ... save people money, improve public health and put people to work in the clean energy economy."
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From 4th February 2014 new procedures for making park rules come into force.
From this date park owners will have 12 months to ensure that the rules of the park comply with the new Regulations - click here Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum - which require the park owner to consult with all homeowners and any qualifying residents association about the rules, or proposals to introduce, vary or delete any existing rules in accordance with the new Regulations.
Existing rules made before 26th May 2013 will continue to have effect but from 4th February 2014 park owners will have 12 months to ensure that any park rules comply with the new provisions in the regulations. From 4th February 2014 park owners will be required to use statutory forms accessible here as prescribed in the Regulations to notify home owners of the park rules, notify them of any changes in the rules, to consult on proposals, to deposit the rules with the local authority and to advise where a rule has been deleted. The form of notice will list those matters that cannot be included in the rules under the Regulations – these are referred to as 'rules of no effect' or as 'banned' matters.For guidance on the regulations and changes to residential park rules in England click here
Once the rules have been consulted on park owners will be required to tell the home owners the outcome of the consultation and then to deposit the rules with the relevant local authority for which a fee will be payable. The rules will then become part of the express terms of the written statement making them enforceable as a term within the contract.
Home owners will have a right of appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) if they object to the proposed rules, or they believe they have not been made in accordance with the new prescribed procedure. There are specific ground on which an appeal can be made including that a rule relates to a 'banned' matter, or there is reason to believe the park owner acted unreasonably in the decision to proceed with the proposed rules in light of representations received from home owners.
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Round1: A very stop-start round. Salem employed some dirty tactics by hitting Calzaghe's leg in the clinch. There was also a clash of heads. Very little happened as Salem clinched every time Calzaghe got close. Calzaghe's round as he worked harder and landed more punches.
Round 2: Another scrappy round. Calzaghe received a cut via an accidental head butt. Calzaghe, perhaps sensing that it was a bad cut, really let his hands go in the last minute of the round. He appeared to hurt Salem a couple of times as Calzaghe waded in. Salem caught Joe a couple of times too. Good round for Calzaghe.
Round 3: Another clash of heads. Point deduction for Salem. Scrappy round. Calzaghe again hurting Salem with wild hooks, and Salem not reurning fire much. A 10-8 round for Calzaghe. A very scrappy but entertaining fight. Salem looks like he could be stopped.
Round 4: Salem goes in with the shoulder in this round and almost gets another point deducted. Salem is wobbled by a good right, but as Calzaghe goes after Salem, he is caught with a hook and is floored for the 2nd time in his career. A10-8 round for Salem.
Round 5: Calzaghe has shaken off the effects of the knockdown. Not much happens in this round as Calzaghe is very tentative. This is Salem's round, as he lands more punches of the few that are thrown.
Round 6: Calzaghe comes out looking more like himself. He still appears tenative though. He lands one good left in the round and does a lot of posing for the rest of it. Salem hurt Calzaghe with a good right hook. Salem's round or even if you were being kind to Calzaghe.
Round 7: Still very little clean being landed. Salem appears to be going for an oscar as he reacts to an apparent head butt from Joe. Joe Hurts Salem with one good left and Salem clinches. Not much else happens. Joe's round.
Round 8: Much, much better round for Joe as he starts to come in behind the jab and lands frequently with the straight left. Salem is wobbled several times in this round and returns little. Joe's best round for a while. He has to watch Salem's right hook though as he comes after him.
Round 9: Salem looks tired in this round. His work rate drops and Joe maintains his work rate. Joe nails him with some wild hooks towards the end of the round and Salem looks like he is there for the taking. Very scrappy fight. Not vintage Calzaghe by any means.
Round 10: Another messy round. Calzaghe again walks onto a big right but takes it better this time. He comes back with a good straight left. A lot of clinching.
Round 11: Joe is deducted a point for head butting in this round. Some good, clean shots landed by both fighters. Calzaghe gets the better of it though and nails Salem with several clean shots to the chin. Salem takes them well. Joe body-slams Salem.
Even round due to point deduction.
Round 12: Salem is finally down in this round, and is on shaky legs for the rest of the fight. Had this gone another round, Salem would have probably been stopped. This should be Calzaghe's fight by a country mile as it goes to the cards.
Final judge's decision……..
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All for the winner, and still the WBO super-middleweight champion of the world Joe Calzaghe!
Calzaghe stated after the fight that he was disappointed and that he felt that he wasn't himself during the fight. He asserted that Salem was a strong fighter that essentially came to spoil the fight. Calzaghe also said that he was off-balance when he was knocked down and indicated that he fought to the level of his opposition by saying that he wants a big fight, something that will make him perform better.


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BREVARD, N.C. -- The Covenant softball team split a doubleheader with Brevard on Saturday afternoon on Ives-Lemel Field.
The Scots were able to take game one 2-1 before falling in game two 7-4.
Covenant is now 9-16 overall and an even 4-4 in USA South play. Brevard moved to 13-16 on the year, and 5-3 in the USA South.
GAME ONE: Covenant 2, Brevard 1
Carsyn Stone (3-9) went a complete game and held Brevard to three hits to secure the win for Covenant in game one.
Shelby Ralston put the first run on the board with an RBI double in the second to give the Scots a 1-0 lead. Erika Mast added on in the third with a one-run single to extend the lead to two.
Stone had a no-hitter heading into the sixth before a Sara Lallier two-out double broke up the no-hitter bid. Emily White then singled her home for the lone Tornado run.
Stone went the complete game, scattering three hits in the final two innings, allowing just one run while striking out four and no walks.
Faith Manning went 3-for-4 in game one and Madalyn Ames had a 2-for-3 game.
Micayla McCoy (8-8) was stuck with the tough loss going all seven innings, allowing 10 hits, two runs, and struck out two.
GAME TWO: Brevard 7, Covenant 4
Brevard used a five-run fourth inning to take game two of the day from the Scots.
The tornados jumped on the board first with a two-run McCoy single in the first.
Covenant answered scoring three runs in the third to take the lead. Carlin Labuzan picked up a hard-earned RBI with a hit by pitch to score Ames. Mast reached on a fielders choice to score Aileen Hill just before Manning singled in Diana Muniz to take the 3-2 lead.
In the fourth, Hill tacked on one more with a sacrifice fly to score Shelby Ralston.
Brevard answered in the home half of the inning as Lallier hit an RBI single to cut the lead to one. A few batters later, with the bases loaded, McCoy launched a grand slam to give the Tornados the 7-4 victory.
The Scots struggled offensively as Manning and Mast were the only two able to get a hit with one each.
Lauren Kierpa (2-2) got the start and was chased out after 3.2 innings, allowing six hits, five runs, four walks, and striking out four in the loss.
McCoy paced the Brevard offense, going 2-for-3 with six RBIs and a home run. Emily White was the only other multi-hit tornado going 2-for-2.
Ali Grace Hartman started in the circle lasting 2.1 innings, allowing three runs on just one hit. Breanna Allen went the next two-thirds innings allowing a hit and a run. Kaitlynn Farmer (1-0) got credit for the win going an inning without allowing a hit or run.
The Scots return home on Tuesday to take on division leader Piedmont in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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The extraordinary discovery of four small frogs preserved in amber is providing the earliest evidence of these now-prolific amphibians living in tropical rainforests.
New research published today Scientific Reports shows that frogs—an animal that first emerged some 200 million years ago—were occupying soggy forested regions at least 100 million years ago. This discovery is a big deal because fossils of forest amphibians are rare, and because scientists haven't been sure when frogs first started to venture into tropical habitats.
"Frogs are common animals to encounter in the wet tropical forests of today, and easily more than a third of the nearly 7,000 species of frogs live in these wet forests," David C. Blackburn, a co-author of the new study and the associate curator of amphibians and reptiles at the Florida Museum of Natural History, told Gizmodo. "But being small and living in a tropical forest also means that your likelihood of ending up in the fossil record is pretty low."
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Log In and Add $12.23 -0.03 (-0.24 %) (As of 10/23/2020 12:00 AM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$12.10Now: $12.23▼$12.4950-Day Range$11.64MA: $12.91▼$14.4252-Week Range$11.52Now: $12.23▼$23.89Volume260,718 shsAverage Volume924,839 shsMarket Capitalization$1.11 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield6.53%Beta1.01 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media One of the country's leading real estate investment trusts (REITs), Mack-Cali Realty Corporation is an owner, manager and developer of premier office and multifamily properties in select waterfront and transit-oriented markets throughout the Northeast. Mack-Cali is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is the visionary behind the city's flourishing waterfront, where the company is leading development, improvement and place-making initiatives for Harborside, a master-planned destination comprised of class A office, luxury apartments, diverse retail and restaurants, and public spaces. A fully-integrated and self-managed company, Mack-Cali has provided world-class management, leasing, and development services throughout New Jersey and the surrounding region for two decades. By regularly investing in its properties and innovative lifestyle amenity packages, Mack-Cali creates environments that empower tenants and residents to reimagine the way they work and live.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMack Cali Realty has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.14, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $20.29, Mack Cali Realty has a forecasted upside of 65.9% from its current price of $12.23.Amount of Analyst CoverageMack Cali Realty has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.1 Community Rank Outperform VotesMack Cali Realty has received 270 "outperform" votes. (Add your "outperform" vote.)Underperform VotesMack Cali Realty has received 379 "underperform" votes. (Add your "underperform" vote.)Community SentimentMack Cali Realty has received 58.40% "underperform" votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Mack Cali Realty and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe CLI will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe CLI will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipMack Cali Realty is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 6.53%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthMack Cali Realty does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Mack Cali Realty is 49.38%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on EPS estimates, Mack Cali Realty will have a dividend payout ratio of 84.21% in the coming year. This indicates that Mack Cali Realty may not be able to sustain their current dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Mack Cali Realty insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 6.83% of the stock of Mack Cali Realty is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.29% of the stock of Mack Cali Realty is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Mack Cali Realty are expected to decrease by -20.17% in the coming year, from $1.19 to $0.95 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Mack Cali Realty is -5.64, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Mack Cali Realty is -5.64, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMack Cali Realty has a P/B Ratio of 0.65. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 3.1Community Rank: 2.1Dividend Strength: 2.5Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™1.86 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NYSE Industry Real estate investment trusts Sub-IndustryOffice REITs SectorFinance Current SymbolNYSE:CLI Previous Symbol CUSIP55448910 CIK924901 Webwww.mack-cali.com Phone732-590-1010Employees352 Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.88 Current Ratio0.64 Quick Ratio0.64Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio10.28 P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$350.93 million Price / Sales3.16 Cash Flow$4.19 per share Price / Cash Flow2.92 Book Value$18.77 per share Price / Book0.65Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.62 Net Income$111.86 million Net Margins-50.48% Return on Equity-4.46% Return on Assets-1.38%Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares90,712,000Market Cap$1.11 billion Next Earnings Date11/4/2020 (Confirmed) OptionableOptionable $12.23 -0.03 (-0.24 %) (As of 10/23/2020 12:00 AM ET) 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive CLI News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for CLI and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Mack Cali Realty (NYSE:CLI) Frequently Asked Questions How has Mack Cali Realty's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? Mack Cali Realty's stock was trading at $17.95 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, CLI shares have decreased by 31.9% and is now trading at $12.23. View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Mack Cali Realty? 7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mack Cali Realty in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for Mack Cali Realty. When is Mack Cali Realty's next earnings date? Mack Cali Realty is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 4th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Mack Cali Realty. How can I listen to Mack Cali Realty's earnings call? Mack Cali Realty will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 4th at 12:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link or dial in at Not Available. How were Mack Cali Realty's earnings last quarter? Mack Cali Realty Corp (NYSE:CLI) announced its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 3rd. The real estate investment trust reported $0.28 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.03. The real estate investment trust had revenue of $72.60 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $98.91 million. Mack Cali Realty had a negative return on equity of 4.46% and a negative net margin of 50.48%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 16.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.40 earnings per share. View Mack Cali Realty's earnings history. How often does Mack Cali Realty pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Mack Cali Realty? Mack Cali Realty declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, July 1st. Shareholders of record on Monday, July 13th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, July 24th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.54%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, July 10th. View Mack Cali Realty's dividend history. What price target have analysts set for CLI? 7 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for Mack Cali Realty's shares. Their forecasts range from $14.00 to $30.00. On average, they expect Mack Cali Realty's share price to reach $20.29 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 65.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Mack Cali Realty. Who are some of Mack Cali Realty's key competitors? Some companies that are related to Mack Cali Realty include DIGITAL RLTY TR/SH (DLR), Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE), Boston Properties (BXP), CyrusOne (CONE), Kilroy Realty (KRC), CoreSite Realty (COR), Douglas Emmett (DEI), Highwoods Properties (HIW), SL Green Realty (SLG), Equity Commonwealth (EQC), Hudson Pacific Properties (HPP), Corporate Office Properties Trust (OFC), Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN), Piedmont Office Realty Trust (PDM) and Franklin Street Properties (FSP). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Mack Cali Realty own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Mack Cali Realty investors own include General Electric (GE), Ford Motor (F), Brandywine Realty Trust (BDN), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Corning (GLW), Newell Brands (NWL), Uniti Group (UNIT) and Bank of America (BAC). Who are Mack Cali Realty's key executives? Mack Cali Realty's management team includes the following people: Mr. Michael J. DeMarco CPA, CEO & Director (Age 59)David J. Smetana, Chief Financial Officer (Age 47)Mr. Ricardo Cardoso, Exec. VP & Chief Investment Officer (Age 47)Mr. Giovanni M. DeBari, Chief Accounting OfficerMs. Deidre Crockett, Sr. VP of Corp. Communications & Investor Relations What is Mack Cali Realty's stock symbol? Mack Cali Realty trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CLI." Who are Mack Cali Realty's major shareholders? Mack Cali Realty's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. (0.57%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.12%), Nisa Investment Advisors LLC (0.05%), Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (0.04%) and Ridgewood Investments LLC (0.02%). View institutional ownership trends for Mack Cali Realty. Which institutional investors are selling Mack Cali Realty stock? CLI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co., Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, and Ridgewood Investments LLC. View insider buying and selling activity for Mack Cali Realty. Which institutional investors are buying Mack Cali Realty stock? CLI stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including State of Alaska Department of Revenue, and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. View insider buying and selling activity for Mack Cali Realty. How do I buy shares of Mack Cali Realty? Shares of CLI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. What is Mack Cali Realty's stock price today? One share of CLI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.23. How big of a company is Mack Cali Realty? Mack Cali Realty has a market capitalization of $1.11 billion and generates $350.93 million in revenue each year. The real estate investment trust earns $111.86 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.62 on an earnings per share basis. Mack Cali Realty employs 352 workers across the globe. What is Mack Cali Realty's official website? The official website for Mack Cali Realty is www.mack-cali.com. How can I contact Mack Cali Realty? Mack Cali Realty's mailing address is HARBORSIDE 3 210 HUDSON ST. SUITE. 400, JERSEY CITY NJ, 07311. 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|[jira] [Reopened] (HDFS-3049) During the normal loading NN startup process, fall back on a different EditLog if we see one that is corrupt
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[ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HDFS-3049?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ] Arun C Murthy reopened HDFS-3049: --------------------------------- Looks like this patch made an incompatible change and broke MR (non-maven) tests e.g. TestMapredGroupMappingServiceRefresh doesn't compile. IAC, we *should* not remove public ctors from Mini clusters since we don't know how these affect downstream consumers. I'll revert this for now. > During the normal loading NN startup process, fall back on a different EditLog if we see one that is corrupt > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Key: HDFS-3049 > URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/HDFS-3049 > Project: Hadoop HDFS > Issue Type: New Feature > Components: name-node > Affects Versions: 0.23.0 > Reporter: Colin Patrick McCabe > Assignee: Colin Patrick McCabe > Priority: Minor > Fix For: 3.0.0 > > Attachments: HDFS-3049.001.patch, HDFS-3049.002.patch, HDFS-3049.003.patch, HDFS-3049.005.against3335.patch, HDFS-3049.006.against3335.patch, HDFS-3049.007.against3335.patch, HDFS-3049.010.patch, HDFS-3049.011.patch, HDFS-3049.012.patch, HDFS-3049.013.patch, HDFS-3049.015.patch, HDFS-3049.017.patch, HDFS-3049.018.patch, HDFS-3049.021.patch, HDFS-3049.023.patch, HDFS-3049.025.patch, HDFS-3049.026.patch, HDFS-3049.027.patch, HDFS-3049.028.patch, HDFS-3049.028.patch, HDFS-3049.028.patch > > > During the NameNode startup process, we load an image, and then apply edit logs to it until we believe that we have all the latest changes. Unfortunately, if there is an I/O error while reading any of these files, in most cases, we simply abort the startup process. We should try harder to locate a readable edit log and/or image file. > *There are three main use cases for this feature:* > 1. If the operating system does not honor fsync (usually due to a misconfiguration), a file may end up in an inconsistent state. > 2. In certain older releases where we did not use fallocate() or similar to pre-reserve blocks, a disk full condition may cause a truncated log in one edit directory. > 3. There may be a bug in HDFS which results in some of the data directories receiving corrupt data, but not all. This is the least likely use case. > *Proposed changes to normal NN startup* > * We should try a different FSImage if we can't load the first one we try. > * We should examine other FSEditLogs if we can't load the first one(s) we try. > * We should fail if we can't find EditLogs that would bring us up to what we believe is the latest transaction ID. > Proposed changes to recovery mode NN startup: > we should list out all the available storage directories and allow the operator to select which one he wants to use. > Something like this: > {code} > Multiple storage directories found. > 1. /foo/bar > edits__curent__XYZ size:213421345 md5:2345345 > image size:213421345 md5:2345345 > 2. /foo/baz > edits__curent__XYZ size:213421345 md5:2345345345 > image size:213421345 md5:2345345 > Which one would you like to use? (1/2) > {code} > As usual in recovery mode, we want to be flexible about error handling. In this case, this means that we should NOT fail if we can't find EditLogs that would bring us up to what we believe is the latest transaction ID. > *Not addressed by this feature* > This feature will not address the case where an attempt to access the NameNode name directory or directories hangs because of an I/O error. This may happen, for example, when trying to load an image from a hard-mounted NFS directory, when the NFS server has gone away. Just as now, the operator will have to notice this problem and take steps to correct it. -- This message is automatically generated by JIRA. If you think it was sent incorrectly, please contact your JIRA administrators: https://issues.apache.org/jira/secure/ContactAdministrators!default.jspa For more information on JIRA, see: http://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
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388 – One cupcake makes you HORNY!
Hey Readers,
Hey sorry con was super busy.. wish I had those cupcakes.
See you all at FWA if you're here
~Cheetah out
Hey Readers,
Hey sorry con was super busy.. wish I had those cupcakes.
See you all at FWA if you're here
~Cheetah out
Unfortunately for Jim, they make you horny for same-sex encounters only…
I would be very okay with seeing that.
I would say the recipe is perfect. I also think they should hand them out to all the staff and anyone who comes in for a photo shoot. Sell them at college campuses and you will be richer then the Catholic church.
I'll take a dozen! Make it two dozen!!
She came. Did Jim? XD
Nyehehehe, getting closer an closer to prom.Yipe! I still have not grabbed a date yet! Hrmn…. Also, two cupcakes please.
Take my money! Will this be enough to buy at least two dozen cupcakes?
Those must be Lesbi-buns….okay I will get my coat and leave
She puts the muff in muffins? …I'll join you outside.
Locks the door behind you both and distributes Cupcakes… Your loss!
If the recipe Pam uses for the prom is anything like this one, we might pray that either it only makes people enthusiastic for same sex encounters or that most of the students are not going with someone who is reasonably close to their own species. Otherwise Jo's thoughts on the worst that could happen might become reality. See #360 for details.
Aw yeah, a new comic!
This is quite delightful. Been a while since I've seen such a cute and sexy hallucination.
What there is in these muffins ? LSD ? Cocaïne ? ^_^"
*LOVE*…… And maybe some Ecstasy.
And the ones Mother gives you don't do anything at allllll. . . .
That explains the divorce 😛
*I* get it. Love that song- especially the Blue Man Group version
It's made of Heaven AND Sex?! Give me a bunch!
Love the naked Sari angel in the corner – just sayin'! 😉
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9 reasons why Chinese New Year is the best
We all have mixed feelings about Chinese New Year, but if you think about it, it's actually pretty great
We all have mixed feelings about Chinese New Year, but if you think about it, it's actually pretty great
Let's see, when else do we get cash just for showering our relatives with blessings and good wishes? If this isn't the highlight of your holidays, you live a charmed life.
Turnip cake, nin gou, pork, chicken, veggies, sweets ... oooooh! The sweets! What a feast to start the year with!
Of course, the food at these annual "reunion dinners" are great, but the other big draw is the company. Finally, you get to see and catch up with family members who may be too busy thoughout the year to make an appearance at other family dinners, which makes this one literally a once-a-year event.
Unless you actually like school, you'll love this. And even if you do, it's nice to have a break once in a while.
One of the most colourful Chinese traditions of Chinese New Year, (literally, because the costumes are supposed to draw the eye) the lion dance is an essential part of the festive atmosphere that heralds the start of a new year. If you hear the music and gongs on the street, consider slowing down to enjoy the show.
Hey, you survived one more year of getting older. Congrats.
One of the big events Hong Kong hosts to celebrate a new year is the annual televised parade. With its beautiful floats, dazzling shows and talented performers, it's a spectacle not to be missed. Or, at least, it's good background noise for the family as you all sit around patting your food baby.
Whatever your heart's desire, there's probably a blossom that symbolises it. Grab your family, or a few friends who need a break from their families too, and head out for a stroll through the colourful and vibrant flower market. Return home with a bouquet that attracts good fortune, and your absence will likely be excused.
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What better time than a long weekend to go out of your way to visit some of our city's local attractions? Head over to the wishing tree in Lam Tsuen to make a wish. It's said to be very effective ¯\_(ツ)_/¯


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The 18-hole "Renditions" course at the Renditions facility in Davidsonville, Maryland features 6,762 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.8 and it has a slope rating of 131 on Bent grass. Designed by Dave Edsall, the Renditions golf course opened in 2002. Landscapes Golf Management, LLC manages this facility, with Steve Peterson, PGA, CMAA as the General Manager.
The greens are terrible!! We played the course over this weekend and while the staff was nice, there is no way the conditions of the course warranted $90 greens fees. The local muni courses that only charge $45 have better greens then this place.
Played this course this week and except for some major ball marks on the greens, I thought the course was in good shape. The staff is helpful and courteous, my only detractor was the lack of the staff being happy. The first impression was at bag drop when a smile could have put me at ease, instead it all seemed very stiff and matter-of-fact; park there, go in there, range there... The inside guys were pleasant and very accommodating.The food: it was EXCELLENT!the atmosphere was very country club-esque, which I enjoyed after my round.ALERT...ALERT...ALERTthe staff has a Thursday night drop-in league with dinner included for only $25 - the food alone is a reason to come, but the organized staff setting up the night's game is a bonus!
This golf course is an embarrassment to Anne Arundel County. The customer service is horrible and negligent of it's customers. I would not recommend investing your money and time in this company.
The course was well maintained and a delight to play all the famous holes I've seen on TV. The price was reduced with an on line coupon, but still above my norm. Worth it though!
Lots of Fun.I have to say that this was a real treat to play. The course condition was great for the most part. After watching the Player's at Sawgrass last week it was neat playing 3 of the holes I has watching on TV. Staff was top notch as well. Will play again.
The course is great fun to play and the pros and staff are delightful and professional! It is a bit pricey for regular play, but a great treat!
Course was in great shape...It is a must play at least once.
UnacceptableI paid full price yesterday to play a course that should have been entirely roped off as "ground under repair." The first two holes had temporary greens and after that just about every green had an inch of sand on it. While the layout resembles the championship holes, there is zero scenery to really make you feel like you are there. So-called "Amen Corner" had no trees, the hole sign on Augusta's No. 13 was knocked down and in the brush, and Rae's Creek was as dry as the Arizona desert. The British Open replicas were the best of the bunch. In addion, the course was flooded with maintenance workers, who showed little respect and etiquette for the paying customers. On one tee box, two workers were off to the side, talking in the middle of my back swing. I have never seen a golf course conduct so much extensive maintenance in the middle of the day. I will never play here again. It was totally unacceptable to charge full. No where on the course's Web site, or in the pro shop, was it mentioned that the greens were aerated and sandy. Instead of "Renditions," it should be called ""Renovations."
Unique ideaI only played here once, and I guess it's a curiosity thing that gets you here at least once. Just wanting to play the Augusta National Amen Corner holes is enough for most people, and I guess the island green at Sawgrass makes it that much more interesting, but it's somewhat dissapointing when you get to the Augusta holes and the greens are no where near what you'd get at Augusta. So much for a "Rendition". This is a very challenging course though, as most of these holes are replicas of some of the more challenging holes from championship venues. And it is kind of neat to get to play several holes from Scotland, et al. It's definitely something everyone should try once, but I don't know if it would be a place to play all the time, especially for the price they charge.
Golf Only facility
Managed by Landscapes Golf Management, LLC
25 tees driving range
18 regulation holes
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We opted to have one menu per table. It was a nice way to carry out font/color theme through each table.
Also on our tables were coral napkins and, on family tables, place holders.
What a beautiful location and the color scheme is great! Looking forward to seeing everything else!
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Lovely. One of my best friends had a fall outdoor wedding and to this day, it was probably the prettiest wedding I'd ever been to. Looking forward to seeing more!ReplyDelete
Fall is indeed a lovely time to get married! It's no surprise to me that you picked gorgeous colors, had beautiful invites created and all of the other pieces fit perfectly. The location is not too shabby either! Can't wait to see more...
Jealous!! I wanted a fall wedding too - but I also wanted a very short engagement. With a Sept proposal, short ended up winning over fall. Boo...but I love yours! The colors, the site, the cupcakes! Beautiful!ReplyDelete
Those details are so pretty Jenn - I love that paper that you found that brings in all of the colors. Now that you say that, I think I started reading blogs when I was engaged as well but didn't really think much of it other than wow, these are really gorgeous weddings but that's where it really all began (and where I discovered Etsy too). It's so fun to look back like this - looking forward to more pictures.ReplyDelete
Jen - what a beautiful day you must have had. I love the color scheme and that location. Can't wait to see the finished product!!ReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing this. I loved looking at every element. I am in the process of wedding planning & it can be darned overwhelming. Loved your inspiration, you sharing your thought process, etc. Can't wait to see the rest!ReplyDelete
I was wondering were you got your coral napkins. I have looked everywhere- and I mean everywhere, to try and track down coral. Can you please give me a pointer or two. They are for my daughters 13th. Her colors are silver and coral with chevron print in either when we can find that. I have so much silver and need some coral to balance it out. You seem pretty knowledge about thrown a great looking party. Thank youReplyDelete


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I just added these fun little plaques in my shop! I've had fun making them and can't wait to make more.Also added this lunchbox. It was sort of hard for me to do but I'm really trying to downsize for my move. Find it here.
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DIY Cosy Blankets
The evenings are drawing in, the leaves are changing and I've dug out my hot water bottle. Despite a couple of warm weeks, it's definitely autumn. Although I LOVE summer and rather hate winter I secretly quite like snuggling up with a warm blanket to keep me cosy.
It's so easy to make your own blanket I thought I would share with you some great recycled blankets – there's no need to spend a fortune to be cosy!
DIY Cosy Blankets
Sweaters are a great place to start. I love Claire's recycled sweater blanket, particularly as she has edged it with waistbands from old jeans, what a great idea. Find the tutorial for the hexagon sweater blanket at Pillar Box Blue.
How about a no sew fleece blanket? I'm sure with a bit of patience fleece comes in charity (thrift) shops. This looks great fun, and super easy to do. Find the No Sew Fleece Blanket Tutorial at Powerful Mothering.
How about using up odds and ends of wool? This stunning crochet blanket is easy to make, even for the novice! The vibrant colours, ease of making and the design which enables you to use up your scraps is a winner. Find the tutorial at attic24.
Do you have lots of old t-shirts lying around? This blanket from Teaspoon of Nose is perfect for keeping those memories. Emma shares a great tutorial including measurements if you would rather turn your blanket into a quilt for a bed. I have to admit although I am long past those days I can't help but think how cute a blanket would be made from baby grows and cuteness.
How about using old sheets or duvets covers and an Indigo Tie Dye kit to make an on trend Shibori blanket? Find my tutorial here.
Still looking for inspiration? There are lots of creative ideas for blankets at All Free Sewing. I love this scrappy fabric blanket – who doesn't love a project for using up scraps?
If you don't fancy making one then I have stumbled across the most inspiring work at The Green Sheep Studio – absolutely gorgeous blankets made by Joan Olson. She works with former wool sweaters. I love the added details she uses on her blankets.
Do you have some favourite autumn activities? I am determinedly trying to get outdoors, to capture any rays of sunshine, plus some fresh air.
3 responses to "DIY Cosy Blankets"
Joan Olson says:
Thank you for the shout-out, Vicky! I enjoy seeing the blankets you've posted–and I'm so happy blanket season has begun in earnest.
Vicky says:
You are so welcome, I love the added details you give to your blankets. Here's to a cosy autumn.
Beston says:
I love those blanket. I do some sewing works at home in my spare time. Blanket is such a huge project for me. It is a little bit difficulte for a beginner. But I want to learn more after reading your post. It is amazing.
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This cozy, soft must-have dress for fall has everything you've been looking for- at under $20!
Pink Babydoll Dress (Comes in 3 Colors- under $20) || Nude Boots c/o (Only $40!) || Clutch c/o with this Snap On (The button is interchangeable with bows & other decorations!)
Happy Wednesday friends! First of all, I just have to thank y'all so much for all the love on our Proposal Story! It was one of the sweetest & happiest days of our life and I can't thank y'all enough for the support and excitement you are sharing with us! I'm still working my way through comments (I approve them all before they are published and try to reciprocate every one!) but I've seen them all and Rob and I are so grateful! 🙂
Now, on to the topic at hand… y'all I have found THE perfect fall dress – you know the one. It needs to be soft and cozy, look good with boots and booties, be easy to throw on & go and be perfect to layer with heavier pieces. Well I've got it and you are not going to believe the price! At $20 this thing is a steal and I know it's not going to last long! Scoop it up quick and thank my later 😉
Also, I am SO excited because my friends at Peachy Pendants have done it again with their new line of holiday clutches! You saw me carry their wicker clutch with interchangeable bows alllllll summer (& loved them like I did!) so when Jennifer let me know that they had a holiday line coming out I was beyond excited! Each felt clutch it big enough to hold your phone, keys, lipstick, cosmetics and then you can swap out the front piece with either a bow or a snap-on! Its a super strong magnet and takes about 1 second to create a completely new bag! These make great gifts for a girly girly on your Christmas list too!
Pink Babydoll Dress (Comes in 3 Colors- under $20) || Nude Boots c/o (Only $40!) || Clutch c/o with this Snap On (The button is interchangeable with bows & other decorations!)
Finally, I just have to share these Ropa Western Boots which ring in for under $40! I have a "wide calf" so it is always difficult for me to buy boots at normal shoes since I tend to have to special order them! But these are actually wide enough for me without having to be a special order! I love the light suede color but they also come in black, cognac crocs, and an embroidered version that is SO cool!
Alright friends- That's it for today 🙂 Hope you have the very best one!!
Oh, and I have a special post coming on Friday that you don't want to miss 🙂


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Man airlifted from Cascades Leisure Centre is in 'serious condition' at London hospital
PUBLISHED: 10:30 11 October 2016 | UPDATED: 10:30 11 October 2016
An air ambulance was on scene yesterday
An air ambulance landed at a Gravesend leisure centre yesterday (Monday) afternoon.
Paramedics were called to Cascades Leisure centre in Thong Lane just after 2.50pm after a man collapsed.
Two ambulances and a car were at the scene along with a helicopter.
A spokesperson from Secamb said: "The man was resuscitated before being taken in a serious condition to Kings College Hospital.
"We would like to thank everyone who came to the man's assistance at the scene."
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TEDxMonga - Jamie Lin: Investing in Tech Start-ups in Taiwan
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(Chinese Language) - Jamie Lin is a 'Super Angel,' combining an incubator with venture capital and a training program to help engineers turn good ideas into profit-making ventures. Here he talks about Taiwan's nascent VC industry, and the barriers to innovation and growth.
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Thousands of Maoists set to demonstrate in Nepal
The protest in Kathmandu aims to press the government to ensure key elections occur on time.india Updated: Feb 13, 2007, 10:27 IST
Thousands of supporters of former Maoist rebels are expected to hold a mass demonstration in the Nepali capital on Tuesday to press the government to ensure key elections occur on time, a Maoist spokesman said.
Maoist chief Prachanda, who ended 25 years of underground politics after a peace process began last year, is expected to make a rare address at the demonstration in Kathmandu.
His appearance was timed to mark the 11th anniversary of the beginning of the Maoists' armed conflict against the Himalayan nation's monarchy that killed more than 13,000 people.
The Maoists signed a peace deal with the government in November, paving the way for them to join an interim parliament.
They said Tuesday's demonstration was called to press the government to hold assembly elections as scheduled in June. The assembly will draft a new constitution which Maoists say will abolish the monarchy.
"We suspect the reactionaries are trying to sabotage the elections," said Maoist spokesman, Krishna Bahadur Mahara, referring to supporters of King Gyanendra, who was forced to end his absolute power after mass protests last year.


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Kenule "Ken" Beeson Saro Wiwa (Born in October 1941) was a Nigerian writer and environmental activist and was from Ogoni in Nigeria's Niger Delta region.
Ken Saro Wiwa served as spokesman and then President of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) and the movement protested environmental pollution by Shell in Ogoni land. His constant and consistent criticism of the Nigerian government led by General Sani Abacha led to his arrest.
Ken Saro Wiwa and eight others were tried by a special military tribunal on charges of murder of some Ogoni chiefs and was eventually hanged in 1995 despite international protest and pressure.
They were hanged a year after their trial despite pleading "not guilty" to the charges on November 10, 1995. Their execution led to Nigeria's suspension from the Commonwealth.
Ken Saro Wiwa's impact on Nigerian history is worth examining today, having lived and died for a cause that has still seen no resolution. The Niger Delta region has been explored, exploited and devastated by oil companies while the Nigerian government has been complicit in its silence.
The government's silence eventually led to a destruction of the means of livelihood of many Niger Delta inhabitants as the seas they once fished in are polluted beyond redemption. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in its 2006 report concluded that it would take 25-30 years to restore Ogoni land.
Shell eventually settled out of court for the sum of $15.5 million in favor of the families of the victims in what it called a gesture of peace.


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9 of the best summer cocktails in London
From a rose-blossom coupe in Bloomsbury to a lavender-infused gin cocktail in Kensington, here are London's most delectable drinks
In an unpredictable London summer, there is little more gratifying than a reliably refreshing drink with a kick. Here are some of the most beautiful and unusual cocktails to take you through all the way to autumn...
Hidden within an Edwin Lutyens building in Bloomsbury is the Coral Room, whose warm red interiors by Martin Brudnizki and walls lined with sketches by Luke Edward Hall feel both glamorous and cosy. The cocktail menu is extensive, but the perfect antidote for a scorching summer day is the sparkling 'Rose Blossom', served in a coupette and made from Tanqueray, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto, orange bitters, elderflower cordial and English sparkling wine, and garnished with a diamond-like ice cube and a dash of edible pink glitter. Another excellent option is the 'Chiswick Spritz', made from Sipsmith London Cup, Fair Pomegranate, Fair Kumquat, raspberry vinegar, ginger syrup, lime juice and a generous helping of English sparkling wine – all giving a lovely fruity flair.
The Coral Room, 16–22 Great Russell Street, London WC1 (020 7347 1221).
Darwin meets Dali in the brand-new cocktail bar Rockwell, which is hidden away from the crowds in the Trafalgar St James hotel. Gather a group of friends and settle in under the fabulous, fringed lampshades in one of the spacious orange leather booths to enjoy expertly muddled cocktails such as the 'Hummingbird Hyssop', made from Wry vodka, lemon juice, citrus jam, Fernet Branca, British white wine cordial and soda water. The 'Tangerine Capybara' offers a tropical hit, combining Cocoa Butter Embargo rum, Ron de Jeremy spiced rum, lime juice, papaya and mango purée, and apple and elderflower Juice, and served with a garnish of dragonfruit. The perfect cocktail to finish an evening is the 'British Boxwood', which arrives in a tiny bottle with a label reading 'shake for the glitter' alongside a frosted martini glass. The cocktail is deep pink, sparkly and delicious, and is made from Plymouth gin, raspberry wine, Chelsea Garden tea syrup, citric acid and orgeat syrup. This stylish drinking den also serves up delicious sharing dishes, including salt and pepper squid with aioli, and organic Welsh lamb, minted yoghurt and courgette flatbread. For some of the freshest flavours, opt for the seabass or salmon and avocado ceviche tacos, and you won't be disappointed.
Rockwell, 2 Spring Gardens, London SW1 (0207 870 2901).
The world's original boutique hotel in South Kensington, Blakes, has launched a refreshing new summer-cocktail menu in collaboration with Monkey 47 gin, whose team have installed a vibrant purple lavender terrace along the façade. Start with the 'Blakes Bee', a cooling combination of a homemade infusion of St Germain and Monkey 47 gin, lavender syrup, St Germain, Cream the Violette and lemon juice. The '47 Monkeys' is a fruitier option, with Monkey 47 sloe gin, lime juice, muddled strawberries, Peychaud's bitters, Perrier Jouët Rosé Champagne, lavender foam and basil leaf. A perfect after-dinner finale comes in the form of the 'Fields at Provence', with Monkey 47 gin, Suze bitters, honey water infused with lavender, lemon juice and egg white. The cocktails are perfectly complemented by a delicious capsule menu created by Blakes's head chef Peter Del Campo. Start with a pink plate of beetroot-cured salmon, followed by the honey-glazed duck breast, and finished with a blueberry and lavender panna cotta. There are even lavender and gin macaroons to accompany a cup of coffee.
Blakes Hotel, 33 Roland Gardens, London SW7 (020 7370 6701).
The Meta Menu is the latest addition from the Berkeley's Blue Bar: an eclectic list of drinks designed to allow guests to make their drink order both streamlined and experiential. Within the new menu are four categories: Fresh & Easy; Elegant & Bubbly; Crisp & Clean; and Rich & Bold. Some cocktails defy appearances: the 'Spoom' cocktail resembles pale milk and offers suggestions of a heavy, creamy texture, whereas, in fact, it has the lightness of a soda. Unusual offerings include the 'Bread is Gold', which sees rum blended with toasted bread – taken from hotel leftovers to reduce wastage – and topped with caramel cascara, mead and Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée. The result is sweet with nutty and woody notes. The visually stunning vivid green 'Kryptonite', made from bourbon, mint liqueur, cacao and chocolate absinthe, will delight those looking for a serious kick.
The Berkeley, Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London SW1 (020 7235 6000).
If you ever find yourself caught among the hectic masses on Piccadilly Circus or among Mayfair strollers, find respite at the lovely 45 Jermyn St. Cool off with a fabulous reimagined alcoholic ice-cream float, then indulge in a Kentucky Morning, which sees cornflake ice-cream smothered in brown-butter syrup and topped with Four Roses Bourbon. The restaurant has also given the classic Porn Star Martini a frozen twist with the Bawdy Star. Vanilla ice cream and passionfruit sorbet are topped with vodka, vanilla syrup and fresh passionfruit, and finished with prosecco and Suma Limoncello foam. If you're in the mood for a lighter cocktail, the 45 Spritz is a delicious option, with prosecco, Knightor rosé vermouth, apple and pear purée, rhubarb Amaro and topped off with soda – just one won't be enough.
45 Jermyn St, London SW1 (020 7205 4545).
The 19th-century-style cocktail bar and lounge is located beneath the Momo restaurant in Mayfair. The first solo venture from the multi-award-winning bartender Erik Lorincz, Kwant is a relaxed haven with a focus on excellent service and a nod to traditional British elegance. The décor, complete with hand-painted green and gold walls and ceilings, suggests a vintage spirit. The bar menu showcases classic serves perfectly crafted with meticulous attention to detail, all served in bespoke glassware with bar-grown garnishes. Try the 'Heads and Tails', made from Vida Mezcal, vermouth, Genmaicha soda, agave syrup, green tea, Peychaud's bitters and cavolo nero chips for a strong and layered kick.
Momo, 25 Heddon Street, London W1(020 7434 4040).
Opened in 1929, the Fumoir bar in Claridge's is a hotspot of glamour, discreetly tucked away inside the hotel's art deco interior. In the evening, it comes alive: as the William Klein portraits gaze down moodily from the walls, stop for a signature Julep as a pre-theatre appetiser, or later on for a classic Martini nightcap, served in an ice-chilled glass. Alternatively, opt for the 'Black Pearl', a combination of fresh blackberries and blueberries muddled with Zubrówka Bison Grass vodka, Chambord, crème de cassis, pink grapefruit and citrus; or 'The Peruvian', which harks back to a time of simplicity and true craftsmanship, with Peruvian Pisco combined with ginger syrup, lime juice and Angostura bitters, and served with crystallised root ginger. Finally, the 'Cucumbagne' offers an indulgent champagne twist, with cucumber macerated with Hendricks's and citrus and topped with a generous dash of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée.
Claridge's, Brook Street, London W1 (020 7629 8860).
Visiting the Connaught Bar is like stepping into another world. Expert mixologists conjure up new concoctions and classics behind the bar, and textured walls in platinum silver leaf and a cool grey bar evoking the English and Irish Cubist art of the 1920s designed by David Collins offer the perfect setting for a stylish drink. At the 54-seat bar, choose from drinks including the 'Copper and Blue', created in homage to the Connaught Bar's colours, and containing Bacardi Ocho, Plantation Pineapple, Martini Ambrato, coconut cream and a touch of blue Sancerre wine. The 'Faraway Collins' combines unexpected ingredients gathered from several continents, including Star of Bombay gin, sarsaparilla soda water, fresh yuzu juice, and homemade eucalyptus-infused sugar syrup.
The Connaught, Carlos Place, London W1 (020 7499 7070).
Named after the eponymous character in a Virginia Woolf classic, Dalloway Terrace is an idyllic outdoor restaurant blooming with vivid rainbow flowers. This summer, it has partnered with the Ramsbury Estate in Wiltshire to create a range of exciting and refreshing cocktails. Try the 'Ramsbury Reviver', with gin, Lillet Blanc, triple sec, lemon juice, quince jelly and a dash of absinthe, or the aptly named 'Miss Dalloway Fruit Cup', which is made from vodka, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curacao, Martini Riserva Speciale, a dash of aromatic bitter and cider, poured over an apple slice, lemon, strawberry and mint. The 'Estate Spritz' is another fantastic option, boasting green apple, basil and Ramsbury Single Estate vodka with a sweet strawberry garnish.
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Nicolo S. of ps3.QJ.net writes:
Because we can never get enough of Capcom's insane demon-slaying Devil May Cry 4 here are more screenshots showing one of the game's bosses and the explosive abilities Nero's Devil Bringer and Dante in Devil Trigger can execute.
The screens reveal a boss Nero might have a hard time with, since it's some sort of demon swordsman that looks like an insect who can flutter his wings at extremely high speeds and summon critters for devastating attacks.
Like the swords of Vergil (Dante's brother) in Devil May Cry 3, Dante in Devil Trigger mode this time can summon several floating blades for combat. According to what we can gather from the rough translation of Famitsu, Dante in demon form is now as powerful as his demonic knight father Sparda. As such, his improved arsenal includes all those glowing swords.
oh god this game is gone keep me occupied for so long lets just hope i dont flop on college:(
is it just me, or is this game looking a bit wee dated....i mean...it does look good-ish.....but games like uncharted or cod4 have more visual flair......capcoms fault? multiplat dev fault? or one console's lesser specs fault?
NOICE. I was waiting for some screens of the new Devil form. Looks sweet.


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Zap (also known as Zap!) was a middleweight robot that exclusively appeared in the first series of Robot Wars Extreme. It fought solely in the Middleweight Championship, where it lost to Typhoon after becoming immobilised.
Team Zap also won the Featherweight Championship in the same series with Beef-Cake.
Design[edit | edit source]
Zap was a two-wheeled, box-shaped robot with a chassis made from steel and iron, transparent armour panels and yellow and black hazard stripes on its top. Its weapon was a pneumatic flipper that could lift at a maximum pressure of 750psi. The robot itself was capable of pulling a car, but was slow at 7mph.
The Team[edit | edit source]
Zap was built by Team Zap from Broadheath in Manchester. The team was captained by young driver Tommy Winkworth, who was joined by Lindy Robinson and John Lowe. The team ultimately became more well-known for their featherweight Beef-Cake, which won the Featherweight Championship in the same series as Zap.
Robot History[edit | edit source]
Extreme 1[edit | edit source]
Zap competed exclusively in the Middlweight Melee, alongside Typhoon, former Middleweight champion Hard Cheese, the walkerbot Mammoth, Genesis and Doom.
Zap immediately pushed and drove alongside Genesis as the battle started, before being buffeted away by Typhoon, triggering the latter's smoke bomb upon contact with its spinner. Zap attempted to drive away before Typhoon hit it again, before bumping into Genesis once more. Another hit from Typhoon sent Zap careering towards an entry gate, with Zap being completely immobilised as a result. After not initially being counted out, it was eventually pushed onto the Floor Flipper by Refbot, where it was thrown across the arena alongside Mammoth. Zap landed on its back close to Matilda, who flipped Doom into it after it was flipped by the Floor Flipper itself. 'Cease' was called, and Zap lost the Middleweight Melee - and the championship - to Typhoon.
Results[edit | edit source]
|Extreme Series 1
|Single Battle Events
Middleweight Championship
|Middleweight Championship
|vs. Doom, Genesis, Hard Cheese, Mammoth, Typhoon
Wins/Losses[edit | edit source]
- Wins: 0
- Losses: 1
Series Record[edit | edit source]
|Main Series
|Zap Series Record
|The First Wars
|Did not enter
|The Second Wars
|Did not enter
|The Third Wars
|Did not enter
|The Fourth Wars
|Did not enter
|The Fifth Wars
|Did not enter
|The Sixth Wars
|Did not enter
|The Seventh Wars
|Did not enter
|Series 8
|Did not enter
|Series 9
|Did not enter
|Series 10
|Did not enter
|Robot Wars Extreme
|Series 1
|Middleweight Championship
Featherweight Champion with Beef-Cake
|Series 2
|Did not enter
Outside Robot Wars[edit | edit source]
Zap and Beef-Cake also competed in Robots@War 2001, where they won their respective weight categories[1].
The team entered Techno Games 2001 with Crazy Critter, a box-shaped walker that competed in the Battery Sprint event. Crazy Critter broke down halfway down the course, but qualified for the semi-finals after the race's winner, Geyser Bird, was disqualified for excessive human intervention. Despite this, Crazy Critter broke down again in the semi-finals and did not qualify for the final as a result.
References[edit | edit source]