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WASHINGTON — In an address billed as an examination of the future of politics, Speaker Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin on Wednesday admonished politicians in both parties for debasing political discourse, urging candidates to lift their gaze toward matters of serious policy and to strive for civility.
It was a familiar role for the speaker: He has become something of a Washington scold, deploring desultory campaigns and ill manners. "Looking around at what's taking place in politics today, it is so easy to get disheartened," Mr. Ryan told an audience of House interns assembled for the speech. "How many of you find yourself just shaking your head at what you see from both sides of the aisle these days?"
In the most striking part of his speech, Mr. Ryan faulted himself for having referred to the "makers and takers" in society when he was the Republican vice-presidential nominee in 2012.
"As I spent more time listening, and really learning the root causes of poverty, I realized I was wrong," said Mr. Ryan, who has made attacking poverty a central goal of the House.
Mr. Ryan has a reputation as a conservative intellectual and has worked hard to develop an agenda for Republicans. "Politics," he said, "can be a battle of ideas, not insults."
But what Mr. Ryan did not address in his speech has been the inability of Congress to turn those ideas into laws, even with Republican majorities in both houses, or to maintain much decorum in its own chambers.
When Republicans seized control of the Senate last year, they promised they had finally achieved the latitude they needed to act big: to rewrite and simplify the tax code to unleash economic growth, replace the health care law with "patient-centered" care, overhaul the criminal justice system, expand free trade and put the government on a path to a balanced budget.
Instead, after years of badgering Democrats about it, Republicans find themselves unable to even cobble together a budget, rewrite the tax code or move forward on changes to the criminal justice system.
A vast trade deal spanning the Pacific Ocean has had the life span of a Washington cherry blossom — it bloomed in bipartisan fashion, then faded away — and a Senate trade enforcement bill was watered down when it reached the House. While the Senate passed a bill to combat the opioid abuse crisis, a measure that would greatly help Senate Republicans running for re-election, it has yet to be considered in the House.
In lieu of a robust legislative schedule, Mr. Ryan has largely turned the House into a conservative think tank, where members meet to discuss ideas they hope the Republican nominee for the White House can turn into a platform. He also gives passionate speeches in which he begs for a more policy-focused and civilized campaign.
Speaking Wednesday in the House Ways and Means hearing room, Mr. Ryan spoke broadly against divisiveness but once again stopped short of specifics. He did implore his young audience to be thoughtful and civil, a clear swipe at Donald J. Trump, the front-runner for his party's presidential nomination.
"All of us as leaders can hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and decency," Mr. Ryan said.
But what many Republicans want from Mr. Ryan — for him to make himself available as an alternative to Mr. Trump at the Republican convention this summer — he will not give them.
The uncoordinated, free-floating push to draft Mr. Ryan, most recently promoted by the man he replaced as speaker, John A. Boehner, so far does not have the cohesion of an actual campaign.
But the House's failure to legislate has given Democrats another line of attack on the man who would carry that torch.
"The 'do-nothing' Republican Congress is leaving town today for two weeks without taking action on a budget, and without addressing the three major public health crises of Zika, opioid addiction and the Flint water crisis," said Drew Hammill, the spokesman for Representative Nancy Pelosi of California, the Democratic leader. "Speaker Ryan can talk all he wants, but the total failure of the Republican Congress speaks louder than anything."
Congressional Republicans — hemmed in by the need of Senate Republicans to protect their most vulnerable members from difficult votes and by Mr. Ryan's desire to stay out of food fights with his most conservative members — have managed some victories. They finally passed a revised version of No Child Left Behind, and made significant changes to the Patriot Act, as well as cybersecurity and North Korean sanctions bills.
But one of Mr. Ryan's biggest problem is perhaps not legislative inactivity, but the indifference of White House candidates to the agenda he has outlined. Many of his longstanding policy ideas are the opposite of those held by Mr. Trump and of many by Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, who is Mr. Trump's main challenger.


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Last year, I introduced you to using Twitter for your business, and this year Twitter has gained even more popularity. If you're not tweeting, you are missing out on a valuable opportunity to connect with your customers. (I said "customers" because whether you are just blogging for love, or making stuff to sell, or whatever your objective for being online is, someone has to be buying what you're selling, even if what you're selling is free!)
Okay, so you have a Twitter account and you know how to use it. As an intermediate Twitter user, there are things you should know about interacting with your tweeps (that's Twitter slang for your friends on Twitter). These suggestions apply to your personal tweets as well as tweets for your business.
Thanks for the RT: When someone retweets you, it's nice to thank them if you get a chance. This isn't required, but it builds goodwill and encourages others to RT you.
DM your thanks: It's okay to thank one or two people in a row, but if you are going to post 45 "thanks for the RT" tweets in a row, you should Direct Message (DM) the ones you can. (You can only DM people who you subscribe to who also subscribe to you.) Your other readers don't want to wade through a huge stream of repetitive tweets from you.
Comment with your RT: If you have room, include a short comment on why you are retweeting. Something like
great tutorial! RT @dollarcraft How to Make a Beaded Chandelier http://bit.ly/di3LMF
is fine, but a more specific comment is even better. How about
so Anthropologie! RT @dollarcraft How to Make a Beaded Chandelier http://bit.ly/di3LMF
RT whenever you want: Retweeting good links, info, or amusing content is fine. If you're a good curator, your readers will value your retweets.
But don't only RT: People follow your Twitter account because they want to get to know you. Don't just regurgitate other people's content. It's okay to share good tweets from others, but be sure to create your own good tweets, too.
It's okay to ask people to RT: Adding "Please RT" is a proven way to get people to retweet, but only ask people to RT if you want the info to be spread for a good reason.
Good reasons: time-sensitive info (like a contest at your blog), public service announcement (this weekend's food drive), promoting someone else ("read Laura's story about meeting her birth mother!").
Saying you just posted something new at Etsy and asking people to RT is tacky. Posting a link about a Meals on Wheels statistic and asking for RTs is fine.
Make it easy to RT — keep it short: You only have 140 characters available in your tweet, and your username takes up some of those characters if people want to retweet you. Leave them enough room by keeping your tweets even shorter. If you are sharing a URL, be sure to use a URL shortening service like bit.ly.
This is probably my biggest personal pet issue on Twitter:
Give a clue: When you respond to someone's tweet, include some kind of identifying information about what you're responding to. Do you know what this tweet means?
@dollarcraft I love it!
Neither does your friend when you send a reply like that (especially if hours pass between when you send it and she reads it). Improve your response tweet by restating something from the original tweet (the thing that prompted you to reply in the first place is the best option).
@dollarcraft Thanks for sharing your chandelier. I love it!
It's even better to include a link to the original tweet, or the link within the original tweet. In the last example, I could have added the URL that pointed toward the chandelier so people reading my tweets could follow along.
@dollarcraft Thanks for sharing your chandelier. I love it! http://bit.ly/di3LMF
The ability to respond to someone else's tweet is one of the great things about Twitter — it gives you a way to connect with people. When you combine a response with a retweet (by including the original URL), you add even more value to your tweet. This allows that focused tweet to reach more people.
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Last year 13,000 people campaigned for the Scottish Government to 'call-in' the planning decision because of the harm it will cause to nature. The Scottish Government have now scrutinised the planning application through a Public Inquiry and Scottish Ministers could make their final decision at any time.
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Prif FfeithiauCod H21Y
Tariff UCAS
96 - 120
Hyd y Cwrs
3 blwyddyn
Cyfrwng Cymraeg
Manylion pellach ynglŷn â'r gofynion mynediadYmgeisio Nawr
In choosing this three year Agriculture Degree at Aberystwyth University, you will be joining one of the most highly regarded Agriculture departments in the UK. Agriculture is the mainstay of rural communities and a significant UK industry sector. The breadth of the Agriculture degree includes all aspects of agriculture and agricultural production systems and it will provide you with the practical and theoretical understanding to manage a sustainable business.
Here is why we think that Aberystwyth is a great place for you:
- Inspiring teaching that provides you with the practical skills and scientific knowledge base to underpin your future career;
- Visits to farms and businesses that are industry leaders in innovation and technical know-how;
- Study through the medium of English or Welsh.
Bodlonrwydd Myfyrwyr Cyffredinol a Chanlyniadau Cyflogadwyedd
Ymhlith y 15 uchaf yn y DU am Ansawdd y Dysgu a Phrofiad Myfyrwyr ym maes y Gwyddorau Biolegol (Canllaw Prifysgolion Da y 'Times' a'r 'Sunday Times' 2019).
91% boddhad cyffredinol myfyrwyr i Athrofa'r Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig (ACF 2019)
98% o'n graddedigion mewn gwaith a/neu astudiaethau pellach o fewn chwe mis ar ôl graddio, 3% yn uwch na graddedigion y Gwyddorau Biolegol yn genedlaethol, (HESA 2018*)
This BSc in Agriculture offers you detailed coverage of all aspects of the agricultural industry, looking at a range of highly important subjects such as sustainability, environmental management and technology. This course will prepare you for work in this modern industry, an industry which demands detailed knowledge across a broad range of areas.
You will study a fascinating blend of science, technology and management with a firm grounding in animal and crop physiology and husbandry as well as business, economics and land use. You will move on to cover current and projected production systems from a production, financial and environmental perspective, be exposed to best practice and become familiar with the most current research.
Our Farms
Aberystwyth is surrounded by a great diversity of farmland and agricultural terrain. In addition, you will have access to the 1,000-hectare university farms, which are managed commercially by the Institute as well as being used for teaching and research.
A prize-winning institute that will help you reach your full potential!
This degree is delivered by our award-winning Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), which is also the home of the Farm Business Survey for Wales. Aberystwyth University has a long-established and enviable reputation throughout the world for its teaching and research in agriculture and rural science, and IBERS is the largest and best-resourced university department of its kind in the UK.
- Our students have won the "Biology Student of the Year" award at the European Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Awards, and the Welsh Ornithologists' Union Student Prize!
- Our Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) in conjunction with Bangor University had the 5th strongest submission in the UK for the Research Excellence Framework assessment (2014).
Passionate teaching staff who are experts in their field
Many have won awards for their teaching and they come from a diverse range of backgrounds, with a wide range of expertise and extensive links with the agricultural industry. Make no mistake, you will be learning from the best!
Want to study in Welsh?
Some of our modules are taught in Welsh as well as English. If you study through the medium of Welsh you may be eligible for a bursary.
Click the 'teaching & learning' tab to find out more.
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Mae gan y rhan fwyaf o staff dysgu Athrofa'r Gwyddorau Biolegol, Amgylcheddol a Gwledig gymwysterau hyd at safon PhD ac maent yn ymchwilwyr gweithgar. Hefyd, mae gan staff y cyrsiau galwedigaethol gefndir ym myd diwydiant. Mae yn yr Athrofa nifer fawr o staff sy'n gwneud ymchwil yn unig ac mae'n bosib y bydd y myfyrwyr yn dod i gysylltiad â hwy.
Noder: Y modiwlau a restrir isod yw'r modiwlau y bwriedir eu cyflwyno ar hyn o bryd yn ystod y flwyddyn academaidd nesaf ac mae'n bosibl y gallant newid. Maent wedi'u cynnwys yma i roi syniad o strwythur y cwrs.
|Teitl y Modiwl
|Cod y Modiwl
|Gwerth Credyd
|Sgiliau Astudio A Chyfathrebu *
|Cyflwyniad I Systemau Cynhyrchu Da Byw *
|Datblygu A Rheoli Cynefinoedd Ym Mhrydain *
Fe'i cyflwynir yn rhannol neu'n gyflawn drwy gyfrwng yn Saesneg
|Teitl y Modiwl
|Cod y Modiwl
|Gwerth Credyd
|Agricultural Technology
|Applied Animal Biology *
|Business, Economics And Land Use
|Crop And Grassland Management
|Soils And Their Management
|The Agricultural Industry - Scheme Specific Skills *
|Teitl y Modiwl
|Cod y Modiwl
|Gwerth Credyd
|Dulliau Ymchwil *
|Bwyd, Ffermio A'r Amgylchedd *
Fe'i cyflwynir yn rhannol neu'n gyflawn drwy gyfrwng yn Saesneg
|Teitl y Modiwl
|Cod y Modiwl
|Gwerth Credyd
|Agronomy And Crop Improvement
|Applied Nutrition Of Livestock, Horses And Companion Animals *
|Farm Business Management And Appraisal
|Livestock Production Systems *
|Teitl y Modiwl
|Cod y Modiwl
|Gwerth Credyd
|Adolygiad Critigol *
|Teitl y Modiwl
|Cod y Modiwl
|Gwerth Credyd
|Gwyddor Cynhyrchu Da Byw *
Fe'i cyflwynir yn rhannol neu'n gyflawn drwy gyfrwng yn Saesneg
|Teitl y Modiwl
|Cod y Modiwl
|Gwerth Credyd
|Advances In Agriculture *
|Farm Planning And Advanced Farm Management
|Research Project *
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|Gwerth Credyd
|Crop And Grassland Production Science *
You will be fully supported with developing your employability skills throughout the degree scheme. The degree will allow you to develop specialist skills such as the ability to undertake a range of practical estate skills and on-site project planning as well as developing a range of transferable skills highly valued by employers. You will join a department that has excellent facilities to support your studies; £55 million pounds has been invested over the last five years in IBERS infrastructure. These facilities enable students to develop their specialist skills and knowledge preparing them for a successful transition into the workplace. With access to the numerous university farms, upon successful completion of the Agriculture Degree you will have the core capabilities and skills demanded by employers. IBERS staff have close links with many learned societies which provide a route for students to network with others in their discipline and explore funding opportunities and recognition for their work. Guest lecturers and expert external teachers also contribute to the curriculum to pass on their expertise and knowledge.
The department has resources on the virtual learning environment, Aberlearn Blackboard to support your development and has a dedicated Twitter feed to keep students informed of developmental opportunities and work experience.
Your BSc in Agriculture opens up a range of exciting opportunities for employment and further training. You will be a strong candidate for work as an agricultural consultant, farm manager, agronomist and animal nutritionist, and a wide range of roles in the ancillary industries and with government and local authorities.Throughout your training you will develop a wealth of skills that can be easily transferred into almost any graduate or professional employment situation.
Addysg a Dysgu
What will I learn?
In the first year you will be introduced to the technologies that are increasingly being developed for and adopted by the agricultural industry. You will investigate the factors that influence land use and explore the primary resources required to operate a rural business. You will gain useful business management skills, including the preparation of farm budgets and the analysis of commodity markets.
In the second year you will study the impact of agriculture and food supply systems on the environment. You will examine British livestock industries, crop production systems and strategies, and will learn how to analyse, budget and appraise a farm business.
In the third year you will examine business planning techniques, and will learn how to construct fully detailed farm business plans. You will also look at recent developments in systems of crop production, modern plant breeding strategies and the use of crops for bioenergy production, alongside animal production systems and the environmental impacts of different agricultural systems. A week-long field course involving visits to farms, rural businesses and organizations involved in the regulation and management of the countryside will enable you to see the practical business applications of your theoretical and academic learning.
How will I be taught?
This course will be delivered through a programme of lectures, seminars, workshops and field visits. Some aspects of the course will rely on student-centred e-learning, supported by computer workshops. You will have numerous opportunities to apply your academic learning in practical activities and workshops. You will also look at the connection between research and analysis and their real-world outputs in the form of improved technology, crops and animal welfare.
You will be assessed through numerous methods including essays, practical exercises, oral presentations, worksheets, reports, statistical exercises, wikis, reflective diaries, business plans, literature reviews, magazine articles, field notebooks and exams. A compulsory dissertation in your final year will allow you to perform in-depth research under the guidance of a supervisor. Your project may be based on laboratory experiments or fieldwork exercises, comprise a computer modelling exercise, or involve a critical review of published scientific literature.
The university's vibrant culture of academic and vocational learning will support you in your agricultural training and encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities within the department and the university to develop your theoretical and practical expertise so that, upon graduation, you are perfectly positioned for the next stage of your career.
You will be assigned a personal tutor throughout your degree course, who will help you with any problems or queries, whether these are academic-related or personal issues. You should feel free to contact them at any time for help and advice.
You will also have the opportunity to complete a Personal Development Plan (PDP) at Aberystwyth. This is a structured process of self-appraisal, reflection, and planning, which will enable you to chart your personal, academic and professional development throughout your time at university. By recording your academic performance, and highlighting the skills you already have and those you will need for future employability, the PDP portfolio will equip you with the necessary tools to plan effectively, develop successful approaches to study, and consider your future career options and aspirations.
Barn ein Myfyrwyr
The Agriculture course has a great mix of modules which has opened my eyes to many other aspects of agriculture. The information given in lectures on important subjects is usually simple but thorough which makes work easy to both understand and remember. Farm visits are also enjoyable as it gives you a chance to observe and understand different systems. It's also interesting to hear the views of the farmers and the different ways they implement systems to suit their business. Aled Rhys Lewis
What do I love about Agriculture at Aberystwyth University? The people - students from a wide range of backgrounds, all getting together, sharing experiences and learning together; lecturers with a passion for their subject, who are down to earth and approachable. The place - the green hills, quiet woods, impressive views, and the sea. The course - learning about a topic which is foundational to society; stretching my mind with new knowledge, and shivering out in freezing farmyards (yes, even that has a kind of pleasure to it!). That's what I love about agriculture here. Benjamin David Latham
Gofynion Mynediad Nodweddiadol
Tariff UCAS 96 - 120
Lefel A BBB-CCC with C in a relevant science subject
Gofynion TGAU (o leiaf gradd C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics
Diploma Cenedlaethol BTEC:
DDM-MMM with a specified subject
Bagloriaeth Ryngwladol:
30-26 with 5 points in a relevant science at Higher Level
Bagloriaeth Ewropeaidd:
75%-65% overall with 7 in a relevant science
Mae'r Brifysgol yn croesawu ceisiadau gan fyfyrwyr sy'n astudio am Ddiploma Mynediad i Addysg Uwch. Mae ein polisi derbyn cynhwysol yn rhoi gwerth ar ehangder yn ogystal â dyfnder astudio. Dewisir ymgeiswyr ar sail eu teilyngdod eu hunain, a gall cynigion amrywio. Os ydych yn astudio am gymhwyster nad yw wedi'i restru ar y dudalen hon, cysylltwch â'r Swyddfa Derbyn Israddedigion i gael cyngor pellach. Mae manylion am gymwysterau gwahanol wledydd a dderbynnir yn y Brifysgol i'w gweld ar ein tudalennau gwlad-benodol i gael manylion am y cymwysterau rhyngwladol yr ydym yn eu derbyn. I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, cysylltwch ag email@example.com


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Discussion in 'Gamers Talk And Vape' started by markmcmackin, Nov 3, 2017.
No clue I'm a big non-believer in Rule #30
Hey there everyone:
Shijin Vapor here. I saw this thread and wanted to drop in and see what everyone was playing and vaping. I currently have been playing God of War and vaping on Frozen Limeade from Shijin Vapor.
Thanks and where you been hiding dude I ain't seen you around for what seems way too long.
Been meaning to pop in here, keep getting sidetracked with drama stuffs in forum haha
So ive been playing pubg had a couple of chicken dinners ....is it me or are the controls a bit ....antiquated?
Also for the life of me i struggle to spot people, my TV and eyesight is decent i just cannot spot buggers hiding in bushes ...cant seem to find a way to increase the brightness on xbone
ahhhhh... Om Vapors juice, and Fortnite updates.. Am I right?
Never really got into XBOX stuff much.
Don't think I've played (PUBG)
Most of my time playing lately has been dedicated to (DC Universe Online)
It's free and fun as hell.
By the way those pics in my post above are screenshots I took while playing..
Nice mate i have to avoid those types of games ...I get addicted something rotten, only types of RPG i allow myself to play now are single player ones hehe
Trying to get into Zelda (latest one on the switch) ocarina of time was one of my all time favourite games ...its really damn good but i hate that weapons break and i hate having to make food those two things are makin me not want to play it at the moment
I didn't like OoT it kind of killed the Zelda franchise at least for me.
Blasphemy! Hahaha
Did you like goldeneye on the N64?
Never had a n64.
I did have a TurboGrafx-16 at some point though.
Earliest I had was a Commodore 64 load the tapes to play the game hehe....I'm really annoyed I sold that when I was a kid probably be worth something eventually
1 of my friends has 1 of those things still.Not sure what it is worth though.Dude is a hoarder kinda he has stacks of the old school floppy disks just laying around.
Just a heads up a C64 usually goes for ~600 US if any y'all were curious how much they went for. Which is 'bout what my buddy paid for his switch, yes he knows he got scalped.
Sold mine for 20 quid
Well it ain't like you pawned a Neo Geo gold for $40.Then promptly lost the ticket...Sigh!
Been giving Divinity Original Sin a go (pc). Downloaded it awhile back and forgot about it lol. Seems like a fairly straightforward game, been awhile since I've played a turn based rpg like final fantasy. Deceivingly 'simple', only up to level 3 or 4. Walk, walk, walk. Bump into 3 enemies, a mage pops out and engulfs my crew in poison and fire. Next thing I know I'm gobbling up heal potions losing my ass in like 3 fell swoops.
Trying to figure out how to level up, every time I go to do anything my party is too weak, doesn't have that skill, not enough gold to buy this or that. Most rpgs you can wander outside of towns, kill a few enemies and build up some. One piddly fight and my team is wheezing on their death bed. Proving more difficult than I thought.
I can't remember the last time I played a turn based game of any kind.
Check out some of the screenshots I took back in post #158.
Yea looks like some of my followers in skyrim, combined with jiggle animations. Because why not? lol
As a vaper I'm pretty boring. My greatest passion is DIY, which I'm heavily into. Most of my vape budget goes to supplies for that. No mechs, and I rarely use RDAs anymore. My main interest is maxing/refining what I have on hand, which in my case is a fleet of SMOK Tfv8's and IPV 5s bought in bulk during the big FDA scare of 2016. I've yet to have a glitch (flaking anodizing on a couple of the tanks excepted) from the 5s or 8s, so I'll stay with them till I've used up my supply. I do buy occasional new stuff, but it mostly just sits in reserve. My hands and mouth are so accustomed to the 5/8 that anything else feels "off". I'm sure I could rewick a Cloud Beast blindfolded. My ascent up the atty ladder has been from the old CE5 plastic things, to 1st gen Kayfuns, to Kanger subtanks, then on to Griffins and Aromamizers, with a lot of quirky RDAs sprinkled in between, but my first TFV8 put everything else into the retirement bin. I like the Cloud Beast. It has the perfect sized deck for the way I like to build, various SS dual Clapton configs in the .15 to .30 range, 3.5 - 4 mm that couldn't be jammed into the Griffin/Aromamizer. My sweet spot is 80 watts, but I occasionally venture higher. I tried my hand at spinning wire but did not find it enjoyable, not to mention I suck at it, so I use AVS wire now.
As a gamer, I go way back to the Atari 2600 days, and spent a fair amount of my youth in arcades. My son was 10 years old when the PS1 came out in Dec. 1994, and that was his Christmas gift. The first time I held a PS controller in my hand and played Twisted Metal was pure bliss. At one time we had over 100 PS games in our library. I can't even remember all of them, but the highlights were definitely the Resident Evil series, Twisted Metal 2, X-COM UFO Defense, and Final Fantasy 7. We were heavily into console gaming as it was the Golden Age of consoles. We had several PS1 (the first gen PS1 had overheating issues, we went through 5 of them), Sega Saturn, and N64 so I'm well-versed in games from that era. I moved on to PC gaming in 1998, but my son has always preferred consoles and is still a rabid gamer.
Our first online gaming experience was Descent. We played the living shit out of that series. I was hugely into Halo Combat Evolved as well. I was a member of the most prolific Halo racing clan, BFM, and played online for many years. My most cherished online gaming memories are of tourneys on our clan's Halo race servers. The comradre on those servers was just awesome. I was still playing when GameSpy shut down the servers, which basically imposed a death sentence on Halo 1. Sad to see it go, but I think it was Time. Double Kill! TRIPLE KILL! KILL-TACKULAR! will be with me till the day I die.
I play a variety of genres. I've spent a lot of time with the Sims, Roller Coaster Tycoon 3, more recently Planet Coaster, the Sim City games, Panzer General and its spinoffs, and anything remotely resembling X-COM. I also dig FPS and have played way more than I can recall, DOOM, Thief, Bioshock, or course Counter Strike and Unreal But open world RPGs are my main interest. I have every Elder Scrolls and Fallout game. Maybe I've devoted a year of my life just to Skyrim? My absolute number one favorite RPG (and possibly game) of all time is the STALKER series. If you've never heard of STALKER you're with 98% of the gaming population. STALKER is a 3 game series by Russian developers that came out in 2007 with Shadow of Chernobyl. The first two games were pretty buggy/glitchy, but the final game Call of Pripyat was a vast improvement. STALKER is the most immersive, dark, creepy, atmospheric game I've ever played. The series still has a sizable hardcore cult following, especially in Russia, and there are still mods being developed for it. I have tried every mod I can get my hands on. I've even played untranslated mods entirely in Russian and sat translating on my laptop to figure out what to do. It's that great of a game. The final game, Call of Pripyat, can be had on Steam for 20 bucks. If you like open world RPGs, try it.
Lately I've been playing a lot of Minecraft online, but I've never really clicked with the Minecraft community. Even on servers with thousands of other players, I always feel like I'm alone, so I generally stick to Skyblock and Survival modes. I like the Day Z mod, but everyone on that server seems to just want to PVP and not team. Minecraft as a game is awesome, but the online community lacks the comradre I'm used to. On Halo we put our clan tag after our name, were proud to bear it, and maintained respect for it through fair play and helpfulness to new players. There seems to be very little of that on Minecraft. The main issue I see with Minecraft is it's basically a Pay to Win architecture on most servers. I'm from the online era when skills were earned through tenacity, devotion and practice. You bought the game and made the most of what it had to offer. On Minecraft being good is simply a matter of buying a "Legendary Kit" for 30 bucks from the server owner. This is not what gaming is to me. I refuse to buy additional shit, thus I will always suck at PVP. Skyblock occupies me, but it's really no different than playing offline, except I get to see all the awesome shit other players that bought "VIP Crate Keys" built with the extra stuff they bought.
This was a fun trip down memory lane for me. Sorry so long.
Borderlands, great series of games with the worst auto-save system ever implemented. Used to do speed runs on Halo and Resident Evil. I imagine you really know your shit to attempt it on Borderlands 2!
It's the only game I know inside out the moment I pick up the controller, except for the DLC areas: Sir Hammerlock's Big Game Hunt and Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep. The RNG blows at times, I spent 6 hours once farming Hunter Hellquist for his damn shield, but it's just one of those games I can turn my brain off and just enjoy myself. Haven't touched it lately though, been more interested in some of the stupid bullshit I can do in bethesda games, even if I'm not modding them myself. Wish borderlands was easier to mess with the files, but changing anything through cheat engine's a nightmare for me, give me FNVEdit and the G.E.C.K any day.
When I was playing Borderlands 2, I used some glitch to get 100 crate keys. I don't remember now the details, it's been a couple years since I've played.
Believe it or not, I have never played an Elder/Fallout game online, though I've squandered years of my life on them in single player. The excuse I've been looking for to shelve Minecraft. Thanks.
Cloning guns is half the fun in borderlands ...it's like swapping stickers..... you got this one yet?
Siren FTW!
By the way ...Anyone seen this yet? oh hell yeah!
Look what amazon finally decided to deliver:
Anyone ever played divinity? Noticed there's a pre release for the second out not played the first is it worth a look?
You know you raised your kid right when they go to Comic-Con dressed as Stan Lee.
Currently playing The Surge on XBOX ONE.
You'll get your ass handed to you in this one!
Played Divinity Original Sin.
It was OK but I never finished it yet because I had Deus Ex Mankind Divided on the shelf.
I'm a sucker for the Deus Ex games
I caved and bought it cause they had a deal on ...I'm on the second act of divinity original sin now it's rather good....unforgiving and a real time sucker like the old RPGs ..the game is massive, I put it down a few weeks ago and haven't picked it back up yet ....playing it on tactition ..my two mains are mages (pyro/earth and water/air) picked up warrior two handed and archer really good combo
I bought divinity original sin 2 on pre order cause they made a great effort on the first one and wanted to support the studio
Love deus ex the original game on the PC was fantastic a real benchmark game at the time, haven't played mankind divided yet though waiting for it to come free it's almost there haha
Also pre ordered battlefield 5 love BF1 especially operations it's the perfect pick up and put down game for me when I don't have time to pick up the above
Other than waiting for the new kingdom hearts 3 game first two were really great
Undecided on fallout 76 ...really do love the fallout series, fallout 3/Vegas is in my top list along with Skyrim, dragon age 3 but I immensely disliked base building in fallout 4 it took away the campaign aspect and sucked time into maintaining a defending attacks I don't think I even completed it cause it pissed me off ...looks like they took it to a new level where your communities can get flattened and wiped out with nukes
Seems like we play the same type of games.
I also like the Crysis series. Waiting on Cyberpunk 2077 to come out. From the same developer I believe.
Played the Fallouts also except for 4. A friend of mine also said 4 wasn't very good so I guess I'll pass unless it becomes dirt cheap.
I never did play crysis was around the time I stopped building rigs and went to console although played thier follow up in the far cry series the third being absolutely brilliant...tried 4 but I didn't enjoy it compared to 3 and didn't bother with 5 at all
I'll keep an eye out for cyberpunk thanks
Also enjoyed a number of the Tom Clancy games, do like stealth and objective games a lot never played siege though and it's too late to start now I imagine there's a lot of grief in the online community like gears of wars and cod had
Trying to get into Zelda at the moment though I don't like the weapon/shield breaking mechanic much kinda puts me off but the world is masterfully crafted so I'm going to pick it back up ...need to get a better controller for the switch cause I hate the little ones it comes with really uncomfortable to use for a session
I don't play online anymore either. Too many douchebags now days.
If you like stealth games, try the Splinter Cell and Hitman series also.
You really need to try Crysis though.
I still play online solo or with friends only don't pick up randoms in parties too many squeakers about lol
Yeah played and loved both those games
also dishonoured was good as well
Did you ever play project IGI games that allowed you free reign to approach the objective any way you like that was a gooden back in the day ...seemed to lead onto a lot of the other games we mentioned above
As was soldier of fortune 1&2 that really was a benchmark and led to the CoD series IMO first time I really saw hardcore gib in a game it was fantastic
Crap how could I forget the half life series as well absolutely brilliant
Never played IGI because I never could get into playing on a keyboard.
Played Baldurs Gate and Titan Quest on PC back in the day but nothing since.
Got spoiled with the XBOX controllers.
Half Life, Excellent series. Can't figure out why they didn't continue those. You know everyone would buy it day 1.
I remember the 1st SOF game I played. Shot a guy and his leg blew off. First time i ever saw those physics. Cool shit back in the day
Cannot beat the Xbox controller its just perfect
Such a shame with half life I agree I'd be well excited and thought of a new story arc ...I'm guessing money, steam is thier focus now and they rake in an absolute fortune from it.
Thier hardware project pretty much failed and that would have taken a dent.... was the wrong time to launch it really much like Microsoft when they wanted all online digital content with the xbox1 ...remember the bitching and moanoning about it at the time because of the 2nd hand market ...never bothered me you could see that's the future of the market with streaming services and connected devices ...these guys work 10 years ahead and made a hard marketing call, it was just slightly too early to get the public on board with it
They are working on the Xbox 2 now that will have a version for digital content only and you can already see the likes of membership geared toward accessing content as a monthly subscription ...I suspect it's a trial for there next machine and we'll end up playing games in this way in the future like Netflix on demand
4 is very ok not the best in the series. But still an
Great game that accepts mods so you can do endless things to your game
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Not me. I purchase all my games on disc. That way I have something to show for my money and you never know there may be a day you can not redownload your previously purchased games.
Very few times I went digital only. Like the other day they had Hellblade on sale. I looked for a disc but couldn't find it.
And of course DLC is digital, I can live with that.
I may get it when it's dirt cheap.
Haha ...think of all that space saved for shiny vaping gear
Nice collection btw!
Luckily with most of the MMO stuff you can just remove the chat bar all together.Or at least switch to a different channel.If you feel a need to talk with your guild-mates just mic up!
I'm half way through now on tactition mode ...it's brutal to start with but get easier as you go. Unlike other games it's doesnt mention not to spend all your points upon levelling, instead save them for the thing you want to invest in later
Made a team of
2 mains are mages
Fire/earth = damage dealer
Water/air = healer and crowd control
Archer = (bows) absolute monster (slot all the arrow heads)
2 handed warrior = CC machine (grenades go on this character)
Trick to this one is strategically placing the team and using elements to your advantage
There's a really great guide on true achievements should you want to follow one (even the opening page on character development is handy)
Battlefield 1?
I'm late to the party. Nothing like vaping and gaming on my days off. I play mostly Xbox One, but also have a PS4 Pro and a Switch. Played a ton of Destiny 1 & 2, Skyrim, the Witcher 3, Warframe... the list goes on. On my second play through of Shadow of War that I want to finish up before diving into RDR2.
Yeah, I'm a big Skyrim fan but I don't think I really finished it. The Main Quests yes, but the side quests were never ending.
Just finished Diablo 3 with all the DLC. Cool game.
Now days my work hours prevent me from getting too involved playing anymore but I have something to look forward to when I retire.
And welcome to VU
I haven't played a game since my daughter was born. (3 years ago)
For the last week, i've been playing Horizon Zero Dawn and i'm loving it.
I decided to get this game because it was only $20. My daughter also broke my PS4 disc tray so I had to download it lol.
i've been thinking about getting diablo 3 ever since it was released. I haven't because I don't think i'd like the overhead view and scrolling screen type thing.


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COLUMBIA - Students from some apartment complexes throughout Columbia are expressing concern about strange solicitors coming to their doors.
One resident Chris Menich said he got home Friday when he answered the door to a male asking him to take a survey.
The man never offered Menich a survey, but proceeded to try to sell him magazines.
"He wasn't upfront about magazines at first," Menich said. "So he asked me out of a list of magazines which I would choose and he choose one for me, which I thought was weird, and he had me choose the other one, and I didn't know why he was having me choose the magazine."
The solicitor told Menich he was trying to fund an online clothing business.
A similar incident occurred to resident Rachel Green.
"It was some guy telling me he was doing some public speaking class and wanted to make sure his public speaking was ok and then he went into trying to sell me magazines," Green said.
Other residents who have contacted KOMU said details about the business and magazines were vague.
Both Green and Menich said the changing motive was not the only thing that made them feel uneasy during their encounters.
Both solicitors insisted on coming into the house to use a surface for writing.
"I hesitated, but he just walked in right away and sat down before I could even say yes," Menich said.
"So he comes in and he's writing all this stuff down, like filling out a receipt type thing and I'm like, 'I didn't sign up for anything'. And he was asking me my name, my address," Green said.
Green said she was being vague about her answers, but throughout the incident the solicitor was trying to ask her where she worked and went to school.
Menich also said he was being asked personal questions throughout the soliciting.
Both have experienced soliciting before but said this incident was not normal.
"This one seemed a lot more odd, like I've never had someone ask me if they could come into my house to just use something to write on. And soliciting in the past I feel like they've been more upfront about it," Menich said.
"It was very weird, he went from again selling, public speaking, saying he was taking a class to trying to sell me something, so it wasn't normal and he didn't have his clipboard with him with all this information," Green said.
Green and Menich aren't the only one's experiencing the solicitors. Green said in a Facebook page she's in many of her friends have been posting about their experience and warning against giving out information.


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What do NGOs do?
Simplified, NGOs are trying (or supposed to be trying) to do things they believe are good. Much of the work is development-based, going into specific genres like rescuing street dogs or providing vaccinations to a Ugandan village. On the other hand, NGOs can be much less hands-on, and some are devoted to lobbying politicians or raising money to delegate to causes they find worthy. This site focuses particularly on NGOs that provide education, medical aid, development services, environmental protection, and human rights advocacy. Whatever the case, the intention of a good NGO is to foster goodness in the world.
Unfortunately, this hasn't always been the end result. As with anything, when large amounts of money are being dealt out, corruption and malice manage to work into the mix. For example, Philip Morris (the cigarette conglomerate) is one of the largest business donors in the world, yet many believe the intention is to create a clean reputation for a company distributing poisonous products. Likewise, there has been huge concern lately with orphanages that are touted as great volunteering experience, helping children who really need it, but turn out to be more like slumlord business for the people running them. It's a sad consequence but one to be aware of: Not every company supplying large chunks of money is well-meaning and not every organization is doing what it says it is.
Like most things, though, 90% of people are out there to do good, and usually it's easy enough to spot the ones who are. For the purposes of this site, we try to promote NGOs we've either had first-hand experiences with or done a great deal of research about. We've done my best to introduce readers to places that will provide a fulfilling experience for them, as well as could honestly use a hand or two getting the job done.
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UPCEA/Pearson Survey Draws Attention to the Challenge Facing Alternative Credentials. "The root of the word 'credential' is credence, and the value offered by credibility is only possible when credentials are based on a foundation of solid learning and assessment design, backed by trusted, experienced learning organizations." -Jim Fong, Director, UPCEA Center for Research and Marketing Strategy
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MIT Online Education Policy Initiative
This month the Online Education Policy Initiative at MIT released a study done on how to further education in all aspects, with a focus on online education. The study has four focus zones: interdisciplinary collaboration, online educational technologies, learning engineers, and institutional/organizational change. The overarching message of the study is that while all fields are
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This Week in Cheating: Targeting Students through Facebook
Greetings Protectors of Academic Integrity and Proctoring, We are back with a brand new "This Week in Cheating". This week we see a service that goes right after online classes and online proctoring. Last night I was scrolling through The Facebook and came across a sponsored ad. Facebook's sponsored ads are really quite sophisticated. As a marketer,
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As the cost of higher education in the U.S. continues to be a growing concern for students, some have begun to look outside of the country for a solution. One of the primary destinations for these budget-minded academics has been Germany. It is known for having both a strong tertiary education program, with 18 of
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Return to Crusader Bridenbrad at the Silent Vigil in Icecrown.
I am pleased that you have come to me, <name>. I know of Crusader Bridenbrad, and of your travels in hope of saving him. Bridenbrad's valor has sparked remarkable selflessness in you, and this is a miracle unto itself.
The Light will take care of its own. I will extend my blessing to Bridenbrad and he shall not endure the corruption of undeath. I shall return you to Dalaran, and you shall return to him. Know that I remain with you.
<As you approach Crusader Bridenbrad, you cannot help but notice that his skin has taken on a pale hue and his breaths are shallow. It is clear that he has little time left.>
You have returned to me, <class>. I must admit... it is good to see you again... your face renews my hope that this land will be free of Arthas's grasp one day soon. I'm proud to have met you...
<Bridenbrad's words trail off, a dim smile on his face. As life seems to slip from him, a gentle ringing fills your ears.>
Accepting the quest will instantly teleport the player to Dalaran.
After completing the quest, A'dal along with K'uri and M'ori appears and liberates the Spirit of Bridenbrad, so that he will not be raised as a mindless servant of the Scourge.
- A'dal says: Fear not, young one, for this crusader shall not taste death.
- A'dal says: In life, Bridenbrad was the bearer of great deeds. Now, in passing, he shall taste only paradise.
- A'dal says: The light does not abandon its champions.
Bridenbrad's Possessions appear at the campfire, and offer the followup.
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It was election day here in Colorado yesterday, and the most-watched ballot issue in Boulder was whether voters would allow the city to establish a municipal electric utility—and permanently break away from Xcel. Turns out that voters did (narrowly) support the initiative, although fewer voters wanted to pay for it.
There were two measures on the ballot, one (2C) that would allow the creation of a municipal utility and one (2B) that would raise taxes to help pay for the costs that will arise as the city works to establish that utility.Boulder's Daily Camera reports that according to the unofficial count as of about 1 a.m., 2C passed with 51.8 percent of the vote—a margin of 933 votes. And Issue 2B passed with 50.3 percent of the vote—a margin of 141 votes.
(The Denver Post is reporting that 2B lost, but Boulder County's own count agrees with the Camera.)
The Camera explains how the effort is rooted in the city's desire to replace coal with more renewable sources of energy:
The drive to form a municipal utility grew out of the city's efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. In 2006, Boulder voters approved a carbon tax to fund programs that would help Boulder meet the Kyoto Protocol, which calls for a 7 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions below 1990 levels.
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Balrog games was created way back in the mists of Larping time it ran then and lay quiet for many a year. Then about 9 years ago its creator and group of like minded Gathering attendees decided to stop attending the Gathering (at the time the UKs largest fest larp) and set up an annual August bank holiday event. Over the last 9 years the game has gone on from strength to strength, My normal response to Balrog game is to a wave a flag and just say the word awesome. That however does not make for a great review. Its also true that this year there were some problems – which is why I am adding a bit of context to the review because I want to deliver the correct message, and that is of fantastic reffing and great plans for the future.
You've had the history – now for the context. Balrog is a very traditional high fantasy LARP. Big storylines, intrepid characters and a lot of action. If you're not from the UK – you'd call it a boffer larp. There is also a lot of comedy – an awful lot. Its not unusual to see players struggling very hard to not laugh out loud. It's all geek humour and very Mony Pythoneseque.
I wanted to give this background as this review is all about change and its impact. All the recent Balrog games have been perfect events. This year not so much – but hang on a second as this will turn into a good review.
This year we saw a change in format for the 2nd day of the event. Traditionally this has been a linear quest. This year it was more focussed on character play. We also a large number of small children attending the event. Part of this was people bringing families for the first time and part of this was a return to LARPing following a break. However what happened was that these two elements combine to create a perfect storm. With more children to look after and the focus of a quest missing the central part of the game stalled, child care was taking a lot of people of play and no one was really pushing the plot forward.
At this point I have to give credit to the refs who started noticing that things were not right. At this point they started to quietly talk to players so and understand what was going on. By Saturday evening things were feeling better. By Sunday morning the pacing of the game had been adjusted and also a childrens game created. Sunday ran much more like a usual Balrog game.
By the end of the game everyone was happy. There was a greater understanding of the needs of families, and a fantastic finale battle finished the game off nicely.
This year was a transnational game. The game structure change has now been reviewed and for next year people are talking about plans for a creche and a childrens creche. This year hit a low – but one problem in 9 years is actually pretty good going and once again I take my hat off to the refs who evolved the game as it ran.
My suspicion is that the next event (named: Undercity) will be something very special indeed.
My thanks to Amy Millington for the image, Amy is the official Balrog photographer.


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Of those loyal customers, 7% don't think they can find a better deal, and a further 8% are missing out on savings as they can't be bothered to shop around. Another 13% automatically renew with their current insurer because they are happy with them. The Welsh and Scots are the most apathetic; a third (33%) automatically renew with their current provider.
The research also revealed Brits stay with their home insurer for two and a half years on average. Almost half of respondents (48%) have been with the same insurer for over two years, and 9% have been with the same insurer – sacrificing potential savings – for a whopping ten years or more.
Hannah Mercedes-Skenfield, insurance spokesperson at MoneySupermarket.com, said: "Insurance apathy rules in UK homes. Having the choice to automatically renew your home insurance is an appealing option for time-poor homeowners – but ask yourself, is it worth paying such a hefty price for the convenience? Shopping around for the best deal is quick and easy, but by not doing so, consumers effectively watch their hard earned cash go down the drain. How many of us would really say no to £125?
"While mortgage providers insist homeowners have adequate buildings insurance, it makes financial sense for every household to have combined buildings and contents insurance in place. Combined policies tend to offer the best value as well as providing comprehensive cover for your home and garden against problems such as subsidence, burst pipes, and personal liability, all of which could land you with a bill for thousands of pounds. This is in addition to more common incidents such as burglary, accidental damage or loss of possessions away from the home. Without having cover in place you could end up having to foot a very expensive bill."
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Northern Iron Man
Hammers Mad !!From: London, United Kingdom Born: 1963
About me
Born a Cockney, grew up in Ilford, married a Scouser after meeting in Kos, moved to Liverpool in 2001. Now have 3 kids with no interest in the Hammers !
The best West Ham game I've ever seen
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TripOut Calls Rio 2011's Hottest Gay Travel Destination
Rio de Janeiro has been selected as the hottest gay destination in the world for the second time in a contest sponsored by TripOutGayTravel.com and MTV.
With 48% of the votes, Rio beat out Madrid, Spain; Portland, Oregon; St. Tropez, France; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Stockholm, Sweden. The candidate cities were chosen by a group of writers and journalists specializing in global travel.
The beaches and nightclubs available in Rio were specifically noted as a result of this recognition. Here's a list of some of Rio's hottest beaches and gay nightclubs.
Click here for gay travel resources in Brazil.


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Only allowing one activation
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum and new to Web Assist. The problem I am having is that I am unable to activate my second copy on my laptop. It says I have used up all the licenses. Is there anyway I can view the machine ID against the license to determine what happened to my second license?
After doing a bit of research, I found something out about the MAC address. The only thing I can think of is that the one time I plugged in my wireless, it somehow took the extra license.
Thanks for any help.


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Even though I didn't have lunch and dinner very often in Canteen II, I frequently dropped by there during tea time. One of the reason was the fact that the canteen was less crowded, but more importantly, I was taken in by the visually appealing cakes in the coffee corner.
About Me
- Cliff Anderson
- Hello from the sunny island of Singapore! Why Cliff(y), you ask? Well, a lot of people I've met since primary school till now have always called me Cliffy! Unless specifically mentioned, I personally paid for whatever chargeable stuff featured in my two blogs. Thanks for dropping by and enjoy! :)
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
HKG: Canteen II @ HKUST [Tea Time]
Airy mousse topped with cereal!
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
HKG: Canteen II @ HKUST [Main Menu]
Succulent steamed catfish in black bean sauce!
I forgot to ask this particular question in the previous post. Does anyone know why Canteen II is named so? Was it really the 2nd canteen built in HKUST? Anyway, I've noticed that the food menu there is changed less frequently, which was the reason why I didn't dine there very often.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Chinese, Japanese, Western
Thursday, October 25, 2012
HKG: Canteen II @ HKUST [Breakfast]
HK style breakfast set before flying off... :/
Although there are more food places that one can find in HKUST, Canteen II shall be the last one I'm going to write. Frankly speaking, the two breakfast sets shown below were those my friend and I ate before we left for the airport to return to the little red dot.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Chinese, Russian, Western
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
HKG: Gold Rice Bowl @ HKUST
Huge teppan pig trotter!
Gold Rice Bowl is a caterer in HKUST which doesn't offer breakfast and tea time items. What amazed me was the fact that the portion of the food served was always huge. One serving was enough for me to last for the rest of the day without the need to eat supper. Well, when one takes a glimpse at the tray return station, one will see that there are, more often than not, lots of leftovers. Again, since it's not possible for me to review everything, I've selected a total of twelve dishes to be featured in this review.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
HKG: Asia Pacific Catering @ HKUST [Tea Time]
Huge and juicy soya chicken leg!
While I didn't go for tea time every single day during the exchange programme, I never failed to have one every Tuesday and Thursday after the COMP3311 (Database Management Systems) lecture which ended at 2.50pm. All the tea sets in this review came with a choice of coffee, tea, soft drink or orange juice.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
HKG: Asia Pacific Catering @ HKUST [Main Menu]
Fried vermicelli Singapore style!
Meal time was something that I'd always look forward to during the exchange programme (well, even now...). With dishes rotated on a daily basis, I was spoilt for choice every single day. Alright, I guess it's kinda impossible for me to show all the stuff I tried, so I've picked 10 dishes to write this review.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Chinese, Vietnamese, Western
Sunday, October 14, 2012
HKG: Asia Pacific Catering @ HKUST [Breakfast]
NZ Hoki fish fillet, anyone?
Asia Pacific Catering, which runs a group of restaurants called Café de Coral, also runs a business in HKUST. I'll review a few breakfast items jere. Well, to be honest, there wasn't anything to rave about the food served for breakfast, but rest assured, the main menu offers a wide range of mouth-watering food. So yeah, I'm looking forward to write the next review while reminiscing on those days!
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
HKG: Coffee Shop @ HKUST
Mouth-watering Country Burger!
The coffee shop is located on the 1st floor of the Academic Concourse in HKUST. I've never had a full meal there, but I did try a few of the tea sets offered. I'm going to feature five of them today: Sets A, D, E, I and K. Set A is the only set that includes a cup of soft drink. The rest comes with either coffee or tea (a selection of Dilmah tea is available, including Earl Grey, chamomile and apple, but to name a few).
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Western
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
HKG: Milano Fresh @ HKUST [Tea Time]
Visually appealing tea time set for two!
Having been under the British colony for approximately 155 years (my history isn't failing me, I hope), HK has developed into a city-state where tea time is part and parcel of daily life. Tea time has always been an important moment at home everyday (mom being the most faithful advocate). It's only in Singapore where I usually don't even have the time, or the luxury, to have something in between lunch and dinner.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Indian, Italian, Western
Monday, October 8, 2012
HKG: Milano Fresh @ HKUST [Main Menu]
Bacardi pork!? Alcoholic stuff?
We've finally reached the stage where we're going to introduce you to the canteen food in HKUST. Let's start with Milano Fresh, a caterer specialising in Western, especially Italian, cuisine. While I didn't eat there very often, I did manage to try a few varieties of food offered. In each and every canteen, some of the dishes are rotated on a daily basis.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Italian, Western
Saturday, October 6, 2012
HKG: Butter Cuttle Stall @ Avenue of Stars {UNAVAILABLE}
Who can resist the alluring aroma of the cuttlefish?
UPDATE (03/07/2016): As the Avenue of Stars is currently closed for renovation, the stall is temporarily unavailable.
Ah, the Avenue of Stars... It's the place for you (or rather, for me) to have fun racing with your friends to find the names of celebrities of the HK film industry (Andy Lau being my mom's favourite) during the day and to enjoy the night breeze, as well as the glorious HK skyline after nightfall.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Korean
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
HKG: Hui Lau Shan
Happy t(h)ree friends: mango, coconut and glutinous rice!
Who doesn't love desserts? Please raise your hand (or rather, leave a comment) if you don't haha... Apparently the most popular establishment with many branches spread throughout HK, Hui Lau Shan is known for its healthy dessert concoctions. "I'd love to try as many of their creations as possible!", I thought, but in the end, I only tried two of them throughout the entire duration of the exchange programme.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Sweets Shop
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
HKG: Loaf On
One Michelin Star - Flavourful silky smooth beancurd!
Taking a walk in Sai Kung Town, once a fishing village which has transformed into a paradise for food lovers, with the gentle breeze of wind caressing my back was one of the most memorable experiences during the exchange programme. Knowing that there's a restaurant called Loaf On, which is the first restaurant in Sai Kung to be recognised by Michelin, I just had to give it a try.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Chinese
Monday, October 1, 2012
HKG: Cheese Pizza
Pizza, how cheesy? :P
When I was walking around in Wan Chai, I happened to find this quiet eatery. "Hmm, Cheese Pizza, sounds nice, no?", I thought. I loves pizzas which are rich in cheese, so I just had to try one of their creations, especially since I hadn't eaten lunch.
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Labels: {HKG - Hong Kong}, Italian, Western
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In light of the death of Antwon Rose Jr. in a June police shooting, Democratic lawmakers from all over the commonwealth listened to testimony from law enforcement officials, consultants and social justice advocates Tuesday with the weighty goal of improving policing and community relations.
However, after three hours of testimony that left legislators with more questions than answers, the road to reform looks to be a long one.
In light of the police shooting last week of Antwon Rose Jr. and the overall tallies of, in particular, black people killed by police, a group of Democratic legislators gathered Monday to call for a package of policing reform bills.
Including Allegheny County representatives Ed Gainey, Austin Davis and Jake Wheatley, as well as Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Chairman Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), the lawmakers pushed for reform to restore the faith of communities of color in police.
Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland)
Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin)
Rep. Maureen Madden (D-Monroe)
Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Northampton)
Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia)
Rep. Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny)


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That's not what polls show
A majority of Americans "since Harry Truman days" support single-payer health insurance, or "full Medicare for all."
— PolitiFact Wisconsin
on Wednesday, May 14th, 2014
Nader almost said Gore=Bush, but not quite
"I didn't say" it doesn't really matter whether Gore or Bush is president.
— PolitiFact National
on Monday, June 30th, 2008
Number stands up, even if other details don't
"The most recent Associated Press poll has Nader-Gonzalez at 6 percent, without any national coverage, against McCain and Obama."
Obama hasn't backed censure for Bush
"He won't even support his colleague's ... motion to censure the Bush administration for systemic repeated illegal wiretaps."


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I found a bug:
Look at the question: Can the number of cookies set on localhost create problems?
Two answers are clearly marked as correct. I hit refresh and it stays. On both of the member's profiles, the question shows up as marked correct.
Is this a bug, or just a "new feature"? Thanks for checking it out for me!
I tested myself on a question, it still flipped which one was marked for me.


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Valentine's Day Proposal Ideas
Skipping the chocolates and opting for an engagement ring this Valentine's Day? We've got nine inspiring proposal ideas to help you sweep her off her feet!
The Way To Her Heart
Rather than going to a restaurant, cook your significant other's favorite meal at home for the two of you. It's much more personal, and you can take your time to pop the question without working around a busy waiter's schedule. Light some candles and set the table (with a white tablecloth, if that's your kind of thing). If you want to build anticipation, wait until you've served dessert. If you want the meal to be a celebration, propose before you've sat down to eat. Either way, she'll be thrilled – not to mention impressed with your culinary skills.
Your First Date, Revisited
For a Valentine's Day proposal that feels unique and especially meaningful, recreate your first date. Whether it was at an art gallery, at the theater or at the best bar in town, going back to that place will get you both reminiscing about all of the good times in your relationship. Bring up some of your favorite memories together, and then promise a lifetime of memories to come when you present the engagement ring.
Relationship Scavenger Hunt
Are you inspired by the idea of revisiting your story as a couple? Start at the place you first met, and leave clues so they will revisit the important locations and memories of your relationship. Be ready at the final spot with the engagement ring – and watch their eyes light up as they realize what it's all been leading up to.
Get inspired by this amazing scavenger hunt proposal on How He Asked.
Precious Keepsakes
If you've kept little mementos of your relationship, such as ticket stubs, love letters and favorite photos, create a scrapbook that chronicles the time you've spent together. Write 'Will You Marry Me?' towards the end of the book, but make sure to leave a few pages blank. Later, you can fill these in with engagement pictures and wedding plans.
Take A Look Inside
Present the engagement ring in something other than its box to make your proposal even more of a surprise. Whether it's in a bouquet of roses, hidden in a box of her favorite candy, or brought to her alongside her morning cup of coffee, she'll love being caught off guard.
Romantic Getaway
How about taking a romantic weekend away? Whether it's a place neither of you have visited or your partner's favorite destination, this is a wonderful way to create lasting memories together. (Just be sure to pack the engagement ring somewhere that she won't discover it ahead of time.)
Say It With Heart
Using those classic candy conversation hearts, lay a trail to a private proposal spot where you and the ring await. For an added touch of sweetness, hold up a giant heart-shaped paper sign saying "Will You Marry Me?" If candy hearts don't strike your fancy, you can also use rose petals to lay the trail. Make sure you plan your path in a place that's not easily disturbed, like in your own home (from the front door to the bedroom) or in your yard (from the driveway to the backyard).
Go All Out
If she has a soft spot for romance, then embrace the over-the-top appeal of Valentine's Day. Buy flowers, chocolates, heart-shaped balloons and a teddy bear – and just when she thinks it couldn't get any cuter – get down on one knee with the diamond ring.
Proposal Planner
If you're still stumped about how to plan the perfect proposal, just hire a professional! There are services such as The Yes Girls or The Heart Bandits that offer custom proposal packages. They'll tailor your proposal to your relationship and make it even more special than she ever imagined. And don't forget about services like Flytographer to help document your big moment.
Are you planning to propose this year? Explore our engagement ring collections. Or just searching for the perfect romantic gift? Shop the Valentine's Day Gift Guide.


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Moving can be very stressful for you and your family. Having a plan and maintaining organization is very important for streamlining the process. ECOSHRED put together some tips and suggestions to make your moving day efficient and stress free.
Make Appointments Early
When know you will be moving, getting an early start can make the process a lot less hectic. Start making calls a few weeks ahead for termination of services for recurring monthly bills you will no longer need at your old home, such as utilities, cable, lawn care, and print subscriptions. On the other end, make sure that your new home will have utilities and cable/ internet services as soon as possible. Reserve the moving company weeks in advance to avoid any last minute surprises. Make sure to update your address with the post office, your banks, and any other institution that will need your new address.
Pack Smart & Efficient
Organize your items into categories and rooms to simplify unpacking. Use big boxes for light objects and small boxes for heavy items. Any breakables should be wrapped with bubble wrap or newspaper, and dishes should be stacked vertically. If you are packing the truck yourself, put the large awkward objects in first such as couches, work out equipment and tables so you can pack smaller items around them. If you take apart furniture, make sure to note and tape the hardware to them so you don't lose them. Have a separate bag for necessities that you can keep handy, such as toilet paper, tooth brushes, medicine, snacks etc.
Get Rid of Clutter
Moving is a great time to take inventory of your possessions and figure out what items you no longer use or need. If you haven't worn a clothes item in a few years, you probably don't need it. Put together bags of old clothes, toys, or electronics that you can donate to a local thrift store or charity organization. If you have boxes of old taxes, receipts, or other sensitive documents, make sure to shred them or contact us for our purge shredding service in NJ. If you aren't sure whether or not you want to keep certain things, pack them together and put them to the side so you can make the decision once you are settled in. Getting rid of clutter while moving is a good way to start fresh in your new home. Consider hiring a professional organizer to help you get rid of unwanted papers and files, and keep your new space organized.
Hopefully these tips and suggestions will be useful in helping you plan and execute your moving day. Moving is always stressful, but planning ahead and taking small steps can help make the transition smoother. Good luck and happy moving!


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Jimmy Fallon has a new reason for Rob Pattinson to be "bothered," Valentine's Day. Check out the clip below and tell us what you think!!
Jimmy Fallon Spoofs Rob Pattinson once again
It's amazing to me that "Rob Pattinson" sounds so like Sid Vicious. Let it go, Jimmy…let it go.
I never heard Sid- but you are totally right!
I think these are very funny and I want him to keep it up!
I would love to see Rob come on dressed as Jimmy and try and talk him out of the tree. 🙂
that's actually a really funny idea. you should email it to jimmy ^^
these are absolutely hysterical. i love jimmy ^^
i missed this one somehow- i guess i'd better go through my DVR lol~
All I can say is yikes!
hahhaha what are you guys talking about? this is hilarious and all in good fun. ilovejimmyfallon
The bit itself was kinda funny…but I don't get the Rob Pattinson connection.
I've said it before , i say it again , Jimmy Fallon is a Horses ass. Jimmy is the only one who knows why he dogs young mr. Pattinson. he needs to learn when to just give it a break.
I, being a huge Rob Pattinson fan, think these are funny and I am not at all "Bothered" by them! I for one am soooo looking forward to seeing Rob on Jimmy Fallon's show on March 1st! What a hoot. And I really like Tamera's idea about Rob doing his best (worst) Jimmy Fallon trying to talk him (Jimmy as Rob) out of the tree! What a HOOT! By the way don't forget to watch Jimmy Fallon on March 1st!
I think these skits are too funny. Looking forward to the two meeting up on March 1st. I, too, am hoping they do this bit when Pattinson is on in March. Can't wait.
I think Rob would definitely be amused!
I look forward to these every single time.
They are HILARIOUS.
i do think these skits are funny, but i also agree that i don't see the connection to rob … other than the fact that he has a british accent, i don't think he's being anything like rob here! but still humorous..
I think these skits are funny… but I dont think he has a very good british accent. I was actually wondering when he would do another spoof. Thanks for posting!
I loved Jimmy's 1st Bothered vid but the subsequent ones are progressively declining in hilarity. Seriously…it's getting quite old. Even his British accent is deteriorating by the minute. For the love of all things holy…come up with something new already!


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The Social-Engineer Toolkit (SET) is specifically designed to perform advanced attacks against the human element. SET was written by David Kennedy (ReL1K) and with a lot of help from the community it has incorporated attacks never before seen in an exploitation toolset. The attacks built into the toolkit are designed to be targeted and focused attacks against a person or organization used during a penetration test.
- Backtrack 5
- Windows XP Machine (Target)
Open Your Backtrack terminal and Type cd /pentest/exploits/set
Now Open Social Engineering Toolkit (SET) ./set
Now choose 2, "Website Attack Vectors".
In this option we will choose 2 "The Metasploit Browser Exploit Method" because we will attack via victim browser.
Now choose 1, "Web Templates" to have SET create a generic webpage to use.
Now choose 2 In this tutorial I will use Gmail, but if you think Facebook or Twitter or Google more better because it's the most accessed website, just change into what do you want.
Now choose 22 "Metasploit Browser Autopwn" to load all vulnerability Social Engineering Toolkit known. These tools will launch all exploit in Social Engineering Toolkit database.
Now choose 2 "Windows Reverse_TCP Meterpreter", but you have several to choose from including your own program.
Connect back port to attacker computer. In this example I use port 1234, but you can change to 1456, 4521, etc
Now it creates the backdoor program, encodes and packs. It creates the website that you want to use and starts up a listening service looking for people to connect. When done, your screen will look like this:
When the link given to user, the victim will see looks-a-like Gmail (fake website). When the page loads it also load all malicious script to attack victim computer.
In attacker computer if there's any vulnerability in victim computer browser it will return sessions value that mean the exploit successfully attacking victim computer. In this case the exploit create new fake process named "Notepad.exe"
You now have access to the victims PC. Use "Sessions -l" and the Session number to connect to the session. And Now Type "sessions -i ID"
The 'ps' command displays a list of running processes on the target.
As in Linux, the 'ls' command will list the files in the current remote directory.
The 'shell' command will present you with a standard shell on the target system.
|The 'help' command, as may be expected, displays the Meterpreter help menu.
|To Get System Information
|The 'background' command will send the current Meterpreter session to the background and return you to the msf prompt
|you can migrate to another process on the victim
|The 'download' command downloads a file from the remote machine
|Running 'getuid' will display the user that the Meterpreter server is running as on the host.


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Artist: Jaco Pastorius
Album: Jaco Pastorius
Year: 1976
Jaco Pastorius' debut solo album is nothing short of a master piece. Each song on the album has a unique feel and with a wide range of influences & themes make it a great 'Jazz Fusion' album.
Jaco demonstrates that he is one of the most impressive bass players of all time. His grooves are often fast, funk driven and complex. He creates harmonies with his bass in 'Portrait Of Tracy' which will make you wonder if there is a keyboard in the track, but there isn't!!!
I find many of the tracks on this album mind blowing, the collaborations and compositions are great. 'Kuru/Speak Like A Child' which is composed by Jaco and Herbi Hancock has it all. It begins with a fast and encapsulating bass groove, then when Herbie's piano kicks in it is able to match the sophisticated, funky bass line and compliment the two through out the track. The string sections also match the groove nicely, suddenly dropping in beautiful harmonies to mellow us out for a while and then naturally bouncing us into the groove that pretty much sets the tone for this awesome track. This is just an example of one of the many tracks on this album which I am sure, if it hasn't already, will stun almost all Jazz and Fusion music lovers, so if you haven't heard it already you should check it out.
Here's a video of Jaco playing one of his bass tracks from the album, listen out for the harmonies he creates with his bass guitar.
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Ray and his team at Total Marketing Australia were an absolute pleasure to work with. They not only have constructed a website for my new physiotherapy clinic which has received nothing but great feedback, but they also walked me through the process stage by stage and were always approachable.
Christie, Director & Physiotherapist, PhysioFIXX Sans Souci NSW
Our professional and unique dental website designs help you to increase online exposure, obtain more patients and give you a beautiful, eye catching design at an affordable price! Whether you are a generalist or a specialist, chances are you want your website design to be as modern as your solutions. You also want to stand out from the other dentists with whom you compete. You may have other requirements we can accommodate such as capturing leads, offering specials and even online forms. All this is possible and more.
Our Dental Website Designs are attractive, affordable, easy to use and a convenient way to make your practice online. Our dental websites are designed to appeal to people searching for services that cater to their particular dental requirements or for local services. For example, if a patient is seeking a provider offering sedation services and you offer that technique, then your website should make that apparent. Your practice is dynamic and the dental website solution should reflect that diversity. By doing this, there is more opportunity for people to find your services online. Total Medical Design provides eye-catching design offering visitors a reason to take note. Our passion is to delivery dental websites are a reflection of your high professional standards.
Just as you perform a thorough patient workup before performing dental work, Total Medical Design reviews your current site, as well as the changes and updates you wish to make before they deliver the final dental website design. If you prefer to handle your own website updates, our dental website design solution is easily modified by your team. It is built on a platform that is very user friendly allowing quick and easy updates.
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8 Pcs Nuts And Bolts Pencil Toppers
Regular price
Nuts And Bolts Pencil Toppers
ONLY available for U.S. orders!
Many of us fidget more when we need to concentrate, at school or in the office. It helps us think clearer and stay on task. These Nuts & Bolts pencil topper fidgets keep the tools for the job well at hand sitting conveniently on top of a pencil. Run your fingers along the plastic ridges of the nut or lift it on and off the pencil. Spin the bolt slowly down the nut for a thoughtful vibe or flick one of the faster bolts for a fast whirling experience. Turn them all the way to the top or bottom where they will tighten then release them and go the other way. Hold the bolt and rotate the pencil back and forth. Squeeze your hand around the bolt tines for deep pressure. The nuts and bolts come in brightly coloured plastic and can be fun to play with minus the pencil. Make a tower out of them or line them in a row and see if you can knock them all down by pushing only one. Peer through the hollow centers and see the world through a circular frame. Great fidget fun for ages three and up.
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- Function: Fidget For School
- Age: > 3 years
- Material: Plastic
- WARNING: Small parts, Choking hazard
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There is an important element that your brand must have in order to create a visual language: an aesthetic logo design that communicates clearly with the target audience and gives it a memorable experience.
Convey meaning and give pleasure
A logo design is primarily based on the ability to accomplish comprehensive research which allows us to get to know you as a client, your goals and to identify your target audience. This, of course, leads us to create an aesthetic logo that represents your brand's personality through the spot-on choice of colors, fonts, imagery, icons, and illustrations just to mention some of the key visual elements. Additionally, the boldness of a logo design can convey meaning whereas its aesthetics gives pleasure.
"Within every picture is a hidden language that conveys a message, whether it is intended or not." Connie Malamed mentions in her book Visual language for designers.
How do you want to be perceived by your audience?
Your audience perception of your brand depends on how precisely its logo design communicates with them. Along with the key visual elements already mentioned, the tone of voice and vocabulary used in the text helps to establish a consistent visual language which transcends language itself because it explains and persuades.
The way you make your audience feel…
Short-term memory gives us the ability to memorize a phone number that might be forgotten seconds later, that is if you don't exercise your brain. Long-term memory, however, may be available for a lifetime. According to Cognitive Psychologists in an article titled Emotions and Memory, emotionally charged situations tend to create long-lasting memories as opposed to everyday routine situations. source: www.psychologistworld.com
Apparently, our brain is more likely to focus and respond to emotional stimuli. Therefore, we can conclude there is a link between emotion and long-lasting memory. Your brand's goal then should be to give a memorable experience to the customer through a logo design that not only conveys meaning but emotion as well.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." Maya Angelou


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What do you think about this piece?
Hi, my music school just emailed me telling they've made a local Summer Competition which deadline is the 1st of September, basically this competition consist of composing a piece which is 1 to 2min long (it doesn't matter which category eg. Piano solos, Orchestra, etc...), and the winner will win 100 Euro to spend in Music books and a free year of studies. So i've made this little piano concerto with strings that is about 1:20min long.Could you tell me in comments what to change/improve and tell me if you liked? That would be really really appreciated! :-)