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Old English Sheepdog
The Old English Sheepdog (also known as Bobtail) was originally bred in England by farmers to herd and protect their flocks of sheep from predators in the 1800s. Nowadays it is seen to make a valuable watchdog because of their protective but not aggressive nature. Their deep, resonant and unusual bark can be both frightening and definitely deterring to unwelcome intruders. Also walking down the street with one of these dogs makes for quite a fashion statement and heads do turn.
These dogs are fun-loving, boisterous, friendly, intelligent and protective. They do come across very strong-willed but at the same time they are always eager to please. If from an early age, firm and consistent training is introduced this will assist in curbing this overly boisterous behaviour. Because they can become easily bored, to keep them content and happy they require mental and physical stimulation and constant companionship otherwise they will end up displaying destructive behavior if left on their own all day long.
Old English Sheepdogs love to go for long walks and do lots of swimming given the opportunity and despite their size; they are great at agility exercises. Because they love children so much they just love a game or two and even though they come across upbeat and enthusiastic they are not wild and are basically obedient. Their ideal pastime which they relish are just basically lazy days by your feet.
Height: 22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Weight: Around 66lbs (30kgs)
Group: Working Dogs
They are just so irresistibly cute as a puppy, resembling a fluffy little ball of fur with resemblance of a teddy bear. Their double-coated long, thick hair is shaggy and soft and comes in any shade of gray or blue, with white markings.
To keep the Old
English Sheepdog in full coat you need to do a lot of brushing. This
serves 2 purposes, firstly to clean the coat and stimulate new hair
growth and secondly to prevent mats from forming within the coat. The
best way to do this is by working in partings from the skin outwards,
brush the dog thoroughly with smooth strokes without ripping and tearing
at its coat. If you dont get right in under the top coat, tangled mats
will form underneath, so it is best to do a really thorough job rather
than a rushed one. Because of all the hair hanging over their eyes,
they need to be cleaned daily to remove the accumulated sleep. Because
of their sensitive skin it is recommended that you avoid using human
shampoo, as the PH levels are far too high and could result in
irritating skin problems.
Life Expectancy
10 12 Years
Generally these dog are fairly healthy, however they are renown for the common health problem within their breed of hip dysplasia. It is recommended that potential owners should buy pups from breeders who have done the right thing and hip x-rayed and scored their breeding stock. The average hip score is 15 (zero is best, and the worst reported has been 75). Also minor skin and eye irritations can also occur.
Because Old English Sheepdogs are good natured, loyal, affable and peace loving, their adaptability means they are well-suited to a number of domestic situations. They make excellent additions to families with children aged 5 and above and also to people who lead active lifestyles and are committed to spending their time grooming and training them. They are ideal as a lone pet but also mix well with other animals and pets around them.
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Playa Onda Samana
May 28th, 2011
Playa Onda, a small private beach at the north coast from the Dominican Republic. No access. Only by boat. Small and quiet private beach and very nice natural surrounding.
Playa Onda is very close to Playa Ermitano. Perfect location for a boat tour.
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Words and photos by Neil Shirley
In 1947 the United States entered a Cold War with the USSR, and in order to protect the country from a possible air assault, numerous Nike missile sites were constructed throughout the U.S. Los Angeles County alone had more bases than any state, numbering 16. Over fifty years have passed since they've been decommissioned and there isn't much to denote where they once stood, other than concrete launch pads and an abandoned building or two.
There are a couple of things these old sites all share in common: each one is perched atop a rather large mountain, and accessing them can only be done on aging roads that are a mix of broken pavement, rocks, and dirt, and best yet, they're closed to traffic–all things that make for a great day on the bike.
And what better excuse to test my new Mega XL GPS and its navigation features than out on a massive ride exploring roads that few even know exist? On tap was nearly 100 miles through the Angeles National Forest en route to four decommissioned Nike sites. About half of the miles were on either dirt roads or pavement that hadn't been maintained for many decades, and on top of that, we'd hit a cool 14,000 feet of climbing. Since there would be almost zero human contact outside of my riding buddies and no cell service, having a GPS device that had long battery life and dependable navigation was imperative to us making sure the day didn't turn into a mis-adventure.
Three of us departed at the break of dawn and headed East into the mountains from San Fernando Valley on our way to the first Nike site, LA-94. Perched a few thousand feet above the sprawl of North LA, the site is now home to the Camp 9 fire station. But to get there, it's a stiff five-mile climb on a closed road with aging pavement interspersed with sections of dirt. It also happens to be one of my favorite roads due to the circuitous route up the side of the mountain, not to mention the fact there isn't a single car to deal with.
Once at the summit we enjoyed what would be the only real descending we'd have for the next 30 miles as we entered Santa Clara Divide and yet again another section completely closed to cars. In fact, we wouldn't see a car for the first six hours of the ride…considering the millions of people just a handful of miles from us made that all the more crazy. LA-98 Nike base on Magic Mountain was stop number two coming at mile 18. All that remains of the launch station are some TV/radio antennas that give little hint of what the area was once used for.
Onward we rolled and the decades-old broken pavement gave way to dirt as went further east and away from all civilization. A few months before this we might have had more in the way of human contact since Santa Clara Divide intersected the Pacific Crest Trail in a couple places, but at this time of year the thru-hikers were long gone and the only banter heard was from the three of us. LA-04 on Mount Gleason was the third site we visited and also represented the highest point of the ride sitting at 6,500 feet. We had only logged a mere 35 miles while having already hit 8,000 feet of climbing. To say we were looking forward to a little respite in the form of descending down to Mill Creek Summit would be an understatement, even if we knew what would follow after that.
After a water refill at the Forestry station on Mill Creek Summit, we set off for the climb of Mount Pacifico, a loose dirt, three-mile ascent at 8 percent that sapped just about every last bit of energy out of our bodies. Surprisingly, the summit is not home to a Nike Missile site, but due to the severity of the climb we unanimously voted to give it honorary status. By the top, we were still shy of the 50-mile mark yet had already hit 11,000 feet in elevation gain, and I felt every foot of it.
We were now headed back West on Hwy 2, descending our way toward Mount Wilson, or more specifically, Mount Disappointment and the final of four missile sites. Even as buckled as we were the thought of just a few more miles of climbing did wonders to motivate. Unfortunately, it's hard to navigate when you're cross-eyed, even when my Mega XL GPS was beeping at me, so I managed to lead us right past the correct turn off and instead continued on the climb up to the observatory on Mount Wilson. Oops. That just about ruined us as we realized the mistake and that the last two miles of climbing we had just done was "bonus" elevation gain.
I won't lie, once we finally made the correct turn and headed up Mount Disappointment the pace was nothing more than a crawl, especially once hitting the final quarter mile to the LA-09 site that was at 14 percent. At the top, as we stared out toward the millions of people going about their day nearly 6,000 feet below, there was relief to know the final 20 miles was nearly all downhill and nary a pedal stroke would need to be taken. By the end, my Mega XL GPS still had plenty of battery life to keep the adventure rolling, but it was I that needed a recharge and was happy that one of my bucket list rides was now just a memory.
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The park trail
The boardwalk
Lake Sammamish
The dirt trail
The dogs love to play in the water
Diane looking to see if any raccoons were sleeping in the tree.
The windmill
This reminded us of the Whomping Willow tree in the Harry Potter series.
Clise Mansion
A bird singing
Us on the boardwalk.


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|A coal-fired power plant being built in Morocco by Daewoo E&C (Daewoo E&C)
Over more than 30 years, the company has landed 420 overseas construction contracts worth some $47.9 billion in about 46 countries.
In particular, the company has earned $25.5 billion in Africa, about one third of the $72.1 billion that domestic contractors have so far won on the continent altogether.
The company's success in Africa is mainly a result of reaching out to places where others have not and by pioneering new areas, according to company officials.
Daewoo E&C also said the success was due to its change of business portfolio to high-value-added power plants from construction and its focus on strengthening competitiveness.
The builder's major markets in Africa are Nigeria, Libya, Algeria and Morocco, according to company officials.
"We have expanded our presence in the African market dominated by European builders, through our spirit for challenges and hard work," said a company official.
Since last year, the builder has provided the combined services of development, financing and maintenance for projects.
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He completed the distance needed for a Formula One super licence after his first outing in the Jordan car he will race this season.
"It went very well, we did lots of distance and I'm happy with the test so far," said Karthikeyan later.
The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 6.
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Do you find it hard to select the best outdoor soccer cleats?
Professional players struggle to do that too. In this review guide, I will help you shortlist and select the perfect soccer cleats to get your game on!
The best cleats for one player may not be pleasing to another. Before you make any purchase on the right pair of shoes there are key factors to consider.
Let me make it easy for you to buy the best soccer cleats that meet your requirements. Whether you are a striker, a midfielder or a defender, I will show you the list of best soccer shoes for outdoor turf.
First, we will start with a comparison table, where you will find 9 of the best cleats to help your soccer game. Next, you will be able to see an in-depth review of these very famous brands of shoes. And finally, the article concludes with you hopefully making up your mind. In case you have any questions or comments, please feel free to add them to the comments section below.
Quick Comparison of the 9 Best Outdoor Soccer Cleats
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|adidas Men's Predator 18.2 Firm Ground Soccer Shoe
|Best Soccer Cleat for Defenders
|Adidas Performance Men's Gloro 16.1 FG Soccer Shoe
|Best Soccer Cleat for Wide Feet
|Adidas Men's Messi 16.3 Fg Soccer Shoe
|Best Soccer Cleat for Running
|NIKE Men's Hypervenom Phelon II Fg Soccer Cleat
|Best Soccer Cleat for Strikers
|New Balance Men's Tekela 1.0 Pro FG Soccer Shoe
|Best Soccer Cleat for Midfielders
|Diadora Soccer Men's Brasil Classic MD PU Soccer Cleat
|Best Soccer Cleat for Comfort
|PUMA Men's evoSPEED 2.2 FG Soccer Cleat
|Best Soccer Cleat for Budget
|NIKE Men's Mercurial Victory V Soccer Cleat
|Best Soccer Cleat for Swift Turns
|Diadora Soccer Men's DD-NA 2 GLX14 Soccer Shoe
|Best Soccer Cleat for Passes
Soccer Cleats Review 2018 and Ever
Adidas Men's Predator 18.2 Firm Ground Soccer Shoe
The Adidas predator 18.2 FG combines the synthetic leather and the textile to deliver the shoes that excel in both durability and comfortable feeling to the feet. Though a mid-tier styled cleats, in comfort and feel it closely mimics the elite level Adidas' counterparts. Wear them on the natural grass pitch and they deliver greater traction and stability. To enhance control of the ball during the swift movement, these soccer cleats employ the primemesh structured upper.
As firm ground cleats, their construction style by the Adidas gives them particular qualities to suit playing in the natural grass as the firm ground shoes. As Adidas claims, the shoes give you the ultimate lockdown stability on the grass. Say bye to skidding.
Owing to the hybrid studs, the shoes provide for swift turning while not relenting on stability. While the included stretchy collar ensures the snug fit to your feet, the TPU outsole supports the stabilized movement.
Owing to the blend of synthetic and textile materials and the weight of 9.8oz, these soccer cleats pass the average weight standard. Thus they can take you through the season.
- Gives the comfortable fit to the feet
- Gives greater traction and stability
- A durable pair of boots
- Has the primemesh upper that ease ball control
- Slightly heavier, though that also means durability
Our verdict
These pair of cleat suits that defensive player who seeks protection to the feet, durability and good feel of the ball. Owing to their weight these are the good pair of cleats to take you through one season. For the mid-tier shoes, it's a good catch.
Adidas Performance Men's Gloro 16.1 FG Soccer Shoe
If you want the pair of soccer shoes that are wide, lightweight and requires a little breaking in time, then consider the Adidas Performance Men's Gloro 16.1 FG Soccer Shoe. To strike the right balance between stability and lightweight, these soccer boots combine the synthetic leather and the K leather.
The heel and the lining feature the synthetic leather while the toe section is K-leather. The thin kangaroo leather inclusion accounts for the great feel of the ball ability of the shoes. The light die cut Eva insole offers the right comfort to your feet for the entire 90 minute you are in the filed. It cushions your feet from the pressure of the underneath studs.
For further comfort, the tongue has extra padding too. And when you consider the rubber sole, you get the boots that give good traction.
The synthetic lining incorporated here gives the lockdown fit plus enhanced comfort.
- The K-leather materials for the vamp offer the greater feel of the ball
- Comfortable insole
- Thick padding on the tongue offers extra protection to the feet
- A good choice for those with wide feet
- The light kangaroo leather is less durable
- The short studs make the cleats unsuitable for wet playing grounds
Our verdict
If you have wide feet and desire the pair of cleats that fit comfortably, Adidas Performance Men's Gloro 16.1 FG Soccer Shoe is the way to go. The premium K-leather gives unparallel close to bare feet feel of the ball.
Adidas Men's Messi 16.3 FG Soccer Shoe
It is not by chance that these soccer shoes bear the stars name, which speaks boldly about the quality and performance. These are soccer shoes that have the premium rubber sole and zero break-in time. Owing to the rubberized sole, the cleats support swift motion yet maintaining its stability.
The synthetic upper material means lightness but durable design. The rubber sole helps you to maintain balance on the natural grass field, and the low top arch means enhanced agility.
These cleats slip in easily in no time; molds to your feats shape thus give it the warm hug throughout your playing time.
The mono-tongue feature of the cleats is to shield the dust and grass from reaching your feet. Its studs have been strategically placed to for maximum traction on the natural turf.
- The shoes effortlessly adapt to your feet's shape
- They don't wear out easily
- Enhanced traction owing to the rubber sole property
- Proper stud placement
- The touch skin technology featured in the shoes might be too tight for some individuals.
Our verdict
If you want a good soccer shoe that gives the snug fit and takes to your feet structure, give Adidas Men's Messi 16.3 FG Soccer Shoe a chance. Once fitted to your feet you can run swiftly for the entire play time without further adjustment every few minutes.
Nike Men's Hypervenom Phelon II FG Soccer Cleat
For the firm ground, Nike Men's Hypervenom Phelon II FG Soccer Cleat delivers the shoes targeting the attack layers. Its design is meant to match the explosive, swift and the agile response of attackers. For that reason, it features the synthetic material.
To give more room for the ball control the Nike men's cleats employs the asymmetrical lacing. As a result, it creates a large strike zone on the boots.
Good soccer cleats should guarantee the perfect fit for which is neither too tight nor too loose. Thus the cleat gives the glove-like fit to the feet for a swift alert response. The split toe plate further aids that.
The upper features the synthetic material designed to withstand all weather conditions. Thus it won't give way its traction owing to the muddy ground.
The sole features synthetic material too. As you step on the firm ground, the studs exert pressure. To protect the feet from that pressure, the cleats have perforated sockliner cushion. That gives the feet comfort during the match thus more concentration the ball.
To support the swift turning without much strain, the dynamic fit provision is ensured at the ankle region.
- Reinforces support at the ankle
- It cushions the feet from the stud's pressure
- Provides for the expanded strike zone
- Not suitable for the wide structured foot
Our verdict
For the swift movement during a confrontation, Nike offers the right shoes. In addition it will enable you to make explosive shots.
New Balance Men's Tekela 1.0 Pro FG Soccer Shoe
The Tekela soccer shoe taps on the innovative plate and synthetic leather to deliver a good soccer cleat with a white/flame orange color. These soccer cleats use the multidirectional studs' arrangement to provide an all direction movement. As a result it bears all the features a mid field player would dream of having on the boots.
Owing to the synthetic material used in the upper the boots have a lightweight. The upper employs embroidered bands to support an all round stability.
When you consider its chrome flame injected outsole, you get the pair of cleats that provides enhanced maneuverability and grip at instant touch of the firm ground.
The elastic collar which reaches up to the mid height boasts silicone embossed material. That therefore provides for easy wear and protection to the mid heel height during a heated game.
For enhanced flexibility and comfort the Tekela 1.0 Pro FG Soccer Shoe uses the double piece sole plate. The microfiber upper material gives the incredible feel of the ball.
- Two piece sole plate
- Protective mid height elastic collar
- Very light in weight
- The thin and light weight material, your toe is less protected from any unforeseen hard impact.
Our verdict
The Tekela 1.0 Pro FG Soccer Shoe is a top tier soccer shoes that gives outstanding lightweight, incredible feel and high agility to a player. The thick indented rubber sole promises good footing and stability.
Diadora Soccer Men's Brasil Classic MD PU Soccer Cleats
Very few materials match the soft and natural feel of K-leather boots. The Men's Brasil soccer shoes offers exactly that; soft kangaroo leather. To guarantee protection and comfort to your feet it utilizes the multi-density MD PU outsole.
The soft K-leather in the forefoot is water proofed thus shields your toes from dampness. Since the feet needs comfortable feeling, the insole of these boots features molded EVA foam.
On the other hand, the outsole is made of the multi density polyurethane. The soft K-clothing used in the upper incorporates the anti-stretching lining technology.
- Effective water proofing feature
- Polyurethane outsole
- Ideal for players with wide feet
- Moderately priced
- The soft kangaroo leather to an extent compromises on the durability
Our verdict
For the player that desires the real feel of the ball and the comfortable wear, Diadora Soccer supports that. However be sure about the shoe size to order.
Puma Men's evoSPEED 2.2 FG Soccer Cleat
This time the reputed brand Puma presents the soccer shoes for the low budget yet with the shouting colors to single you out among your teammates. The firm ground boots feature the synthetic material on the upper for improved flexibility during the game.
Puma here employs the speed cell design to give the pair of boots that are lightweight, flexible yet still durable thanks to the synthetic material. To suit the swift movement of players the boots upper features smooth synthetic material for higher agility and flexibility too.
When you slip in your feet into these boots, they allow your fee to come into contact with the upper. That translates into improved feel and touch of the ball.
Whereas it gives the tight fit to the heels for swift movement, the inner collar bears light padding hence friendly to the skin.
For better traction on, the shoes feature both the conical and bladed studs. The amalgamation of both shapes gives the player the stability when making turns on the firm grassy grounds.
- Removable sock liner
- Lightweight synthetic material
- Mixed shaped for the studs which give higher grip
- Cushioned inner liner for protection and comfort
- Features low heel tub, thus providing limited protection
Our verdict
If you are on a budget and wants the best pair of boots which considers moderate price and features, then the Puma Men's evoSPEED is a choice to consider.
Nike Men's Mercurial Victory V Soccer Cleat
Nike here delivers the pair of boots that lock down your feet and safely secures them. That gives you the ease to handle all types of movements with ease. In addition to the snug fit, it also provides the comfortable feeling to your feet. These pair of boots excels on firm natural surfaces.
The cleats are available in a variety of bright colors for enhanced visibility in the field. The outsole, however, features TPU thus guaranteeing grip in all directions. Owing to the synthetic materials used, the shoes have super lightweight. Thus you can achieve your top speed while in these gears without being hindered by their weight.
With the midsole that features contoured sockliner and a soft textile cloth at the top; your feet couldn't have been well cushioned.
- Extra lockdown feature of the feet for full stability
- Presented in a variety of bright colors
- Outstanding grip on hard natural surfaces thus eases control
- Lightweight and very comfortable to wear
- Attracts higher price tag
Our verdict
If your major factor in choosing the best soccer cleats is super lightweight and excellent grip from the first touch, this Nike's model could be your best choice. It will enable you to make swift turns and higher speeds without worrying about slipping.
Diadora Soccer Men's DD-NA 2 GLX14 Soccer Shoe
To make the incredible passes, you need the snug fit soccer shoes. The Diadora cleats of Italian heritage give you exactly that. Using the finest synthetic leather it molds the best soccer shoes in terms of feel and superb fitness. The weatherproof outsole gives you many advantages in a wet field.
The finest quality synthetic leather has been treated to become scratch proof. Thus, the chances of you shoes developing an ugly appearance after a few games are long gone. The flexible outsole offers good traction. And since it is breathable your feet enjoys the right condition.
Apart from the boots delivering in performance, their looks also speaks boldly. The boots bear the sleek design in bright colors.
- Sleek design and bright colors
- Breathable and waterproofed outsole
- Exceptional grip
- Padded collar for extra comfort
- Requires close attention when ordering your choice
Our verdict
Although these soccer shoes are not from the topmost brands, they deliver both in performance and looks. Moreover they protect your foot from wetness but allow air to pass through.
What to look for in the best soccer cleats?
The best soccer cleats enable you to work on your skills with ease. In addition, it also provides for good control, traction and connecting with the ball. Soccer can be played in both indoor and outdoor grounds. But in both cases, you would wish to have the best soccer shoes that guarantee good traction even in soft and muddy grounds. Making such a purchase won't be possible if you don't exactly know what features to look out for during your purchase.
So what specifically should you look for when buying soccer shoes? Here is the detailed review of such important point features and factors to consider:
- The material used in making the upper part
As the years unfold, the material used to make soccer cleats advances. But the goals for each pro soccer player still revolve around the following the pair of boots that are;
- Comfortable; the boots that gives much comfort to your feet
- Lightweight but durable; not too heavy to your feet yet still durable. The thin material lets you feel the ball thus gives easy control.
- Easy to wear in and out; they should require little effort and time to either put on or off.
- Good traction and waterproofing
Several materials have currently been employed in main the shoes with the aim of satisfying the above conditions;
- Kangaroo leather (K-leather); these champions in being soft and very much comfortable. Unlike other materials, they are very supple and needs no breaking in period. Due to the matchless comfort most professional players adores the material. However, they don't offer water resistivity when playing in wet grounds.
- Synthetic leather; if you want boots that are water resistant then synthetic leather is the best materials. They closely bear the resemblance in qualities to the natural leather with the major advantage of having waterproofing ability too. However, their resistivity to moistures is their key feature.
- Synthetic fabrics which are plastics, on the other hand, offer much durability, lightweight and water resistivity.
The extra features on these materials worth looking out for included knitted uppers and thick padding for the insole.
- Boots to match your desired playing style
Before buying the best soccer cleats, first, identify your playing style or position in the field. Then buy the shoes that match your playing style;
Defensive players take on much heat. As such if you fall under this, choose the shoe with tough outsole to much that heat. In addition, don't compromise on the large strike zone and greater traction.
As a midfielder, you run for most of the time. So your shoes ought to provide much comfort to your sole and great support at the heel. So choose one with soft cushioned mid or insoles
But as a goalkeeper, you need the shoes that offer superior traction. You don't have to lose your balance during the back and forth pacing. Complement the traction to the moderately sized striking zone and you have the perfect requirements for the goalkeeper's shoes.
- The cleat type
Each pair of cleats is made to suit just particular playing grounds. To identify the type of pitch where you'll mostly be playing the matches and make your purchase accordingly. That gives you the following options on soccer cleats;
Turf shoes feature highly populated tiny conical shaped studs to achieve extra footing. As such, they suit playing soccer on artificial ground.
Hard ground shoes featuring low profile conical shaped studs with flat ends. Such a design makes them suitable to handle rock hard grounds. Due to their shape, they do not sink but rests on top of the hard surfaces thus giving the player much stability
Soft ground cleats have long but fewer studs strategically positioned to enhance traction. As such they dig into soft playing grounds to achieve their duty
Firm ground cleats are ideal for grounds with natural grass and less or not moist.
Indoor grounds shoes are best for indoor soccer games where the ground is flat and hard.
- Weight of the shoes
The shoes differ in weight. Although the average soccer shoes weigh around 8oz or 9oz, there are others that weigh as much as 11oz. For the choice of lightweight shoes, go for those weighing 8oz and below. But generally, the more lightweight the boots are, the less durable they are. So you have to strike the right balance between durability and weight factor.
- Ankle height
Two options are available when considering the ankle height features; mid and low profile. Wing players can benefit greatly from the low profile ankle shoes owing to their adaptability for swift motion. On the other hand defensive players will benefit from the mid-ankle height shoes.
- Shape and size of your feet
Consider the structure of your feet and then choose what gives the snug fit to you. Ideally, you should try the shoes prior to a purchase. When the shoes are too tight you are likely to develop blisters. Consequently, choose the size that leaves a little space between your toes and the front end of the shoe; about the size of a baby's finger. That will ensure that neither your toes nor your heel is hard pressed on the boots. Or try putting on a friend's pair of cleats then place an order for your pair, having confirmed your exact size.
- Lace placement
Considering the modern trends of constructing soccer shoes, the laces are placed in a variety of positions. Mostly they feature central and side positions of the laces. To get the tight feeling of the cleats on your feet, the central lace positioning is ideal.
- Look for the best having decided on a budget
The good soccer shoes exist in a different price range. For example, the top tiers usually preferred by the elite or professional players cost at least $150. The mid-tier will force to part with around $80. So first have a budget then sample through different soccer stores then make the best choice.
Best Soccer Cleats Conclusion
The best soccer shoes put you ahead in the game; the springboard to defeating your rival. Go through the above review. Consider your feet structure and you playing position then make an informed decision. Grab your best soccer shoe and get a head start like a professional.


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Lawyer 2 Lawyer Internet Radio Reacts to Spitzer's Big Oops
Considered a hero to many in the legal community for fighting for the little guy, Eliot Spitzer, the now former Governor of NY, became tangled up in a prostitution ring that led him to resign from office.
Please join me and my fellow Law.com blogger and co-host Robert Ambrogi as we turn to the experts, David Frank from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Attorney Harvey Silverglate, criminal defense and civil liberties lawyer and Dan Slater, lead writer for The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog, to discuss the rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer.
We discuss this scandal, take a look at Spitzer's work as Attorney General, explore the potential criminal charges that he faces and get reaction from the legal community. You can download the podcast here or just click on the link below.


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Read up on some of 2014's most-loved cookbooks, tested and reviewed by the one and only Food52 community.
Today: On a hunt for a sweet tamales recipe, DR dives into Mexico: The Cookbook (spoiler alert: she finds it).
The bright pink color caught my attention first; then the title, Mexico: The Cookbook. Before I even checked the index, I wondered: Would this book contain what I had been looking for? I'd been long searching for a recipe for sweet tamales made with strawberries.
My obsession with this tamale comes from my yearly winter visits to Puerto Vallarta, a seaside town on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Ms. Vicky, the town's tamale stand owner, has not had them on my previous five visits (sigh), and even the local food vendors at the Saturday market weren't selling them. Based on what I'd seen offered during my evening waterfront strolls, they were tempting locals with corn prepared in other ways: on a stick; kernels fried with various chillies; or in a cup, covered with queso, mayo, spices, or lime.
But, bingo! There it was, on page 644 of my Mexico: The Cookbook: Tamales de Fresa, or strawberry tamales. On the opposite page was a picture of the rosy dough, wrapped in corn husk and set on a typical Mexican-style plate. Oh, how I wished I could have jumped into that picture and enjoyed them straight away. But, should I buy this book for just one recipe? I did buy the book, of course -- for that recipe, but also for the others that I was delighted to find inside.
Margarita Carrillo Arronte's book is a tome on Mexican cuisine. Surpassing 700 pages, she provides any cook with a great reference guide to complement their cookbook collection. I already have several Mexican cookbooks, but this one has a wider scope of Mexican cuisine than some of the others I have -- and all in one place.
More: Find out what Arronte considers the 10 essential tools for Mexican cooking.
In her introduction, Arronte covers the history of Mexican cuisine and its influences. I wasn't surprised to read that "without corn, we have no country" -- and no tamales, I might add. She divides her book into 11 sections -- from rice and beans to fish and seafood to sauces, drinks, and desserts. The first section, "Street Food and Snacks," has over 100 pages, connecting readers with familiar Mexican favorites: guacamole, enchiladas, gorditas, quesadillas, tacos, and tostadas. And she makes these recipes easy to execute; whether you're a novice or an expert in Mexican cuisine, you're in good hands here. Everyone will like these early pages.
I didn't make any of this section's recipes, but I certainly appreciated Arronte's description of where every one of the 700 recipes originated. She also provides you with the preparation time, cooking time, and serving sizes, which is always appreciated. However, a regional map of Mexico would have been a helpful addition, so that the reader could also locate the origin of these recipes geographically.
No matter your experience or knowledge of Mexican cuisine, you will soon discover that it isn't always about moles, corn, or chiles. Arronte's Shrimp with Chipotle Sauce includes grated ginger and is delicious served with her recipe for plain rice. I have never cooked chayote before, but I tackled her Pickled Chayote Salad with ease and made a note to put it on a summer barbecue menu. And while my chicken didn't hit a grill but rather an oven, the recipe for Grilled Chicken with Cilantro and Lemon was a quick weeknight dinner. I also found many other recipes that I could easily make during the week, like Pork and Beans. Should you have more time, this cookbook also features the infamous spicy stew Birria from Jalisco and Cochinita Pibil, a well-known slow-roasted pork recipe from the Yucatan.
More: Thinking about picking up a copy of Mexico? Better get your hands on some dried Mexican chile peppers.
As a Canadian, our major grocery stores are just starting to carry typical Mexican cooking ingredients: Fresh poblanos, tomatillos, masa flour, and various dried chiles are all finding their way here. Many other ingredients used in Arronte's book remain elusive, however: epazote, grasshoppers, nopalitos (cactus paddles), banana leaves, and some cheeses.
No matter this challenge, the book is exhaustive in its recipes and scope and, like the other one-country subject books from Phaidon, is a one-stop, easy-to-read resource with great pictures and a clear index. If you are a collector of these books, like India, add this one to your collection, too. As for the tamales, I have already planned to devote a summer weekend to making them. Wish me luck!
First photo by Mark Weinberg; all others by James Ransom
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As a Manager, engaging in your teams learning can greatly influence their performance. Use the My Team hub in Showpad to see an overview of all the Courses and Paths your team is enrolled in, and stay up to date on their progress. Gather insights on how your team is engaging with their learning.
From the My Team hub you can click any Course or Path to gain more granular insights on your user's performance. You can read more about these at the end of this introduction to the My Team page.
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- Filter Courses and Paths to see what's overdue or incomplete
- Narrow down Courses and Paths assigned to particular groups assigned to you
- Engage with your team's learning journey
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- Users assigned to you as their Manager
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- Navigate to the My Team page
- Select a Course or Path your users are enrolled in
- Keep tabs on who has completed their courses
- Learn about users performance by examining the various insight sections
Do this step by step
- Navigate to the My Team page in the top menu.
- Select the Courses or Paths tab to see all the Courses or Tabs that are assigned to you team. This will show any user who is in a group which is assigned to you as their Manager.
- Filter by Assignment Status to see courses that are overdue, incomplete, completed, or not yet started. Filter by Group will allow you to filter by certain groups assigned to you as their Manager.
- Sort assignments by Due Date, or use the search field to find a specific Path or Course.
- Within the Course or Path tile, you will find valuable insights about the assignment details and users completion. Because different groups assigned to a Course or Path can have different due dates, earliest due date will show you the earliest due date for any enrolled group you manage.
You will also see the components that make up the assignment, such as Pitch IQ, Test, Lessons, and Tasks. Lastly you will see which groups and individuals are assigned and the number of users who have completed their assignment.
Let's explore the granular details you can find in the My Team hub that will help you as a Manager better understand how your team is doing with their coursework, using Course Insights.


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I bet you have a favorite cookie recipe. Is it an easy peanut butter cookies recipe? Or do you have a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe?
You'll find several cookie recipes to choose from in my holiday recipes collection. Here's my favorite peanut butter cookie recipe and it's an easy recipe to prepare. This is a very basic peanut butter cookie recipe but why change a good thing. I have added chocolate chips to this easy peanut butter cookies recipe and Scott loves them. He's a chocolate chip cookie lover.
1stick butter (softened)1/2 c. sugar1/2 c. packed brown sugar1 egg1 c. peanut butter1/2 tsp. salt1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. vanilla1 1/4 c. flour
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Beat butter until soft. Gradually add the sugars to the butter and mix thoroughly. Beat in the egg, peanut butter, salt, baking soda and vanilla. Gradually add the flour, mixing in between. Roll the dough into small balls. Place on baking stone. Press dough balls with a fork dipped in sugar (making the traditional criss cross).
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. If you like chewy cookies go for the lesser time.Makes about 3 dozen cookies.
Just say "fresh baked, warm out of the oven cookies" and you have everyone's attention. And there are loads of holiday cookies to be baked. Christmas cookies, valentines day cookies, halloween cookies just to name a few. And of course don't forget that baking cookies "just because" is alright too.
These easy peanut butter cookies are only one of the many official cookie celebrations that happen throughout the year!
Cherry Winks Cookies RecipeChocolate Chip Cookie RecipeDeath by Chocolate CookiesPeanut Butter Cutout CookiesHidden Kisses Cookies


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UBS says cement prices increased in most of the major cities south of the Jiangsu province, including Wuxi, Suzhou, Changzhou etc. It has two positive readings from the price increase: the demand is actually not too weak and has seasonally strengthened; the market coordination still works. "In the East of China, the market coordination and supply disciplines are most vulnerable in south of Jiangsu, and this round of price increase seems to be partly thanks to the kilns shutting down in the area," UBS says. Overall, "fundamentals appear better than the street's bearish view... valuation looks too cheap and potentially the sector could have some rebound."
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John Terry backs former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to bring success to Old Trafford: 'It's fantastic news for Manchester United'
- Jose Mourinho was at Chelsea but is now in charge of Manchester United
- John Terry has backed his former boss to be a success at Old Trafford
- Chelsea stalwart says this summer's appointments are good for the league
- Terry says Mourinho will get a good reception when he returns to Chelsea
John Terry has backed his former boss Jose Mourinho to be a success at Manchester United this season.
The ex-Chelsea manager was appointed this week as the successor to Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.
Long-serving Chelsea captain Terry knows the Portuguese well and expects him to make a big impact.
Jose Mourinho (above speaking to MUTV after his appointment) will do well at United, according to John Terry
Terry (pictured with wife Toni on Sunday night) has backed Mourinho to be a success at Old Trafford
'It's fantastic news for Man United,' Terry told Sky Sports News. 'I'm sure the Man United fans and players will be delighted with that.
'I've said many times before, he's the best manager I've worked under and a real delight. It's a shame the way he finished at Chelsea this year but I wish him well because he's a great manager and a great man as well, he'll be great for Manchester United I'm sure.
'I'm sure he'll settle in well with the likes of Ryan Giggs, hopefully he'll stay and support him along with the team.
'I've come up against Jose for previous teams before, he'll get a great reception when he comes back to (Stamford) Bridge, for sure, but first and foremost we have to really look at ourselves this year and start fighting for the title again.'
Terry (right) and Mourinho won plenty of trophies together at Chelsea but will be opponents next season
Terry says the arrival of Pep Guardiola (centre) with Mourinho means the Premier League will be exciting
Former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola will take charge of Manchester City this season, while Chelsea have turned to ex-Juventus and Italy boss Antonio Conte.
Terry said: 'I think it's great for English football, not only what Leicester achieved last year with Claudio Ranieri coming in, Jose and Pep Guardiola up in Manchester, Conte coming to Chelsea as well, there's a real fight amongst the managers.
'I think it's going to be interesting, not only for football in general but also for the Premier League.'
Most watched Sport videos
- Jose Mourinho takes comfort from lessons learned in Munich
- Pep Guardiola denies having an early exit clause in his contract
- Ljungberg has not held talks over full-time managerial job at Arsenal
- Frank Lampard rules out transfer talk until January
- Rashford praises how academy made him into a Man United man
- Ian Wrigth shocked to find out that Emery and Pochettino were sacked
- Solskjaer happy with dressing room atmosphere after positive results
- Mourinho: Nuno Espirito Santo deserves more praise
- Steven Gerrard has committed himself to Rangers until 2024
- Solksjaer wants his team to remain in good form and maintain momentum
- Solskjaer praises Greenwood after 4-0 win over AZ Alkmaar
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Imagine the premiums
This was obviously a two-page spread originally, but we're looking at page two (click it to see the whole thing):
"Looking like a million" refers to a celebrity practice utterly justifiable yet still sounding outlandish, which began in the 1920s with actor Ben Turpin, a cross-eyed fellow who evidently felt as though he'd be swept from the spotlight if those eyes ever uncrossed, so he took out a $25,000 insurance policy to pay off if it ever happened. As it happened, what killed his career was the rise of talkies; he worked only sporadically in the 1930s, living off his investment income.
The nicely crossed legs here belong to Angie Dickinson, who'd bought a million-dollar policy, as Betty Grable had a couple of decades before, and as did Mary Hart a couple of decades later. (Grable, in fact, starred in a film called Million Dollar Legs in 1939.) As for Vectra itself, the fiber began showing up in carpeting and upholstery in the 1960s, then faded from view.


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StudioKat Designs
AUGUST 2011 - Kathy "Kat" Southern started StudioKat Designs seven years ago but kept her day job with the city for another 18 months until eventually "retiring" with 29 years of government service and 4 patterns on the market. She now has 22 handbag patterns and 2 purse insert patterns.
Originally from Connecticut, Kat spends most days at home in Winston-Salem, N.C. designing, writing her newsletter, blogging, packing patterns, handling correspondence, etc. Because her studio is in her home, she finds it difficult to NOT work. She relaxes by traveling with her husband. and specially loves collegiate sports and visiting her grandson in Charlotte. And as if she wasn't doing enough, she plays the clarinet in her church orchestra.
StudioKat Designs' detailed patterns produce functional handbags which address the basic daily needs of women like herself. Kat's bags are designed around what she likes and what makes the components work together. She says, "A well-designed pattern is just a fancy jigsaw puzzle and I find the process of getting the pieces to fall into place incredibly stimulating and fun. The more difficult the design problem, the more satisfying it is when the problem is solved."
Kat continued, "I really love it when folks send me pictures of the bags they make from our patterns. I get a real kick out of seeing how our customers express their individuality & creativity through our patterns. The only thing that would be even more fun, would be being able to hear the compliments they get from friends and family when they carry these bags. That would be the icing on the cake!"
Presently, she's in the process of finishing a new pattern for fall and chronicling the process on her blog. StudioKat is venturing into the notions business with the addition of two items to their product line; a brand new invisible sew-in magnetic snap perfect for handbags and black & white striped zippers in six different sizes. They will be ready for release in September. Kat doesn't play favorites with her family of bags, " My favorite bag is pretty much always the one I am working on right now." Why not visit Kat and her bags at studiokatdesigns.com or her blog studiokatdesigns.blogspot.com. and on Facebook - StudioKatDesigns and Twitter- StudioKat.


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We recently posted our guide  "How to: Jailbreak iOS 4.2.1 with greenpois0n (untethered)" which concentrated on iPhones (and the iTouch) however we felt it prevelent to have a seperate look at the process for jailbreaking your AppleTV 2nd Generation.
greenpois0n (currently in release candidate 6 stage) can be downloaded from Chronic's site here. The toolset works on Windows and Mac OS thus far (Linux is still in the works). It allows you jailbreak your AppleTV as an untethered device.
- Download greenpois0n
- Ensure your AppleTV is running iOS 4.2.1
- Disconnect your AppleTV from it's power source
- Connect your AppleTV to your computer via micro USB
- Close iTunes (if it's open)
- Open greenpois0n
- Say "Yes" to the question asking if you're about to jailbreak an AppleTV
- Click the "Jailbreak" button
- Quickly plug in the power cord then press and hold the MENU and PLAY/PAUSE buttons of your AppleTV remote for 7 seconds*
- You'll see the jailbreak process commence on your computer screen, when it says it's finished wait a further minute before disconnecting your USB cable and reconnecting to your HDMI cable (of your TV)
- Your AppleTV will have a new Cydia option where you can "Inject Software". You need to select this and wait for it to do it's thing.
* Â Don't worry if you don't get it first or even second time, it's quite forgiving and you can't damage your device attempting to put it into such a mode. Patience and preparation are key. You might want to ask someone to help you out by plugging the power in for you.
That's it – you've now successfully jailbroken your AppleTV and can do sexy things like install XBMC (we've a guide for that too!) upon it so you can finally enjoy 1080p content from your computer shares without media having to be part of iTunes.


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Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, International Affairs, The George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs (Washington, D.C., USA)
Research Interests: China-Africa, Horn of Africa, Chinese diplomacy
Languages: English, French, Swahili
Bio: Ambassador Shinn is an adjunct professor of international affairs at The George Washington University. Amb. Shinn, who received his BA, MA, and PhD from The George Washington University, is a former US ambassador to Ethiopia (1996-99) and to Burkina Faso (1987-90). He has a certificate in African studies from Northwestern University. He served for thirty-seven years in the US Foreign Service with assignments at embassies in Lebanon, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritania, Cameroon, and Sudan, outside of his duties as ambassador. He has been teaching at the Elliott School since 2001 and serves on a number of boards of nongovernmental organizations. An expert on the Horn of Africa, Dr. Shinn speaks at events around the world. He is the coauthor of China and Africa: A Century of Engagement (2012), the Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia (2013), and has authored numerous articles and book chapters. His research interests include China-Africa relations, East Africa and the Horn, terrorism, Islamic fundamentalism, conflict situations, US policy in Africa, and the African brain drain.


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I asked my character Braph if he would do an interview to help me get to know him. He agreed.
Note that this interview takes place before the events of Healer's Touch.
What do you do for a living?
I create. I am a creator. It doesn't exactly earn me a living. But I sold the design for my wrist-worn magic device to Turhmos several years ago. Thanks to some savvy investing and the fact that I can create most of what I need with my magic, I don't need much to live on these days.
Are there other people living with you? Who are they?
Yes, there are several. There is Nilv, my assistant, Danika and Maura keep the house running for me. I'm a busy man after all. And then there is my son and nephew.
Tell me about your parents. How well do/did you get along with them?
I got along with my mother very well. Unfortunately, she died when I was nearly three. I was to have had a sister, but neither she nor my mother survived the birth. My father remarried little more than a year later. [a sneer touches his lips]. I suppose my father and I got on well enough. Mostly we just didn't talk. But he was away for much of my childhood, anyway.
What was your birth order? How many siblings did you have? Older? Younger?
I'm sure you know already that I have one younger half-brother. Everyone knows Jonas. He is, after all, Quaver's hero, the thorn in Turhmos' side. I am his senior by five years. It was just him and me growing up. As I said, I would've had a sister, if things had turned out different.
Who else was in your family while you were growing up? How did you get along with them?
I assume you're asking about Aris. He was around a lot. Vested interest in Jonas' upbringing and all. Can't say I had a lot to do with him, really.
What were three things you liked to do when you were a child?
[laughs] Well, I suppose my number one hobby was making fun of Jonas. Here was this boy destined to be the hero of our nation. What else is an older brother to do but to make sure he remembers where he came from? He may be Syakaran, but I was stronger and faster for the first few years. There were some delightfully good throw-downs while he was little. But there was one thing he could never best me at: intellect.
So, I suppose, as a child, my three favourite activities were: beating up on Jonas, setting up challenges for Jonas to fail at, and making a fool of Jonas. Our family home was isolated. There was little else to do than humiliate my brother as often as possible.
What were you afraid of when you were a child?
Very little. In fact, I can't think of anything.
How did you respond to the physiological and psychological changes in your life as a teenager?
Can't say I particularly noticed. When I was twelve, my father and his wife were killed. Jonas and I went to live with relatives for the next couple of years, but two Karan boys are a handful for anyone, especially two highly competitive Karan boys like us.
That was really the only observable difference about my teenage years. I came into my Karan strength. But, by then, I was far more interested in what I could achieve with my mind.
What makes you happy now?
[He's silent for a time, mulling this one over] Very little. [His eyebrows dip. He seems troubled]
What is your greatest fear?
[His lips twitch, almost like he wants to laugh. But I think my previous question still bothers him. Looking at the floor, he opens his mouth to answer, but thinks better of it. He shifts in his chair, looks ready to answer.] Orinia. [He clears his throat]. Losing Orinia. [He sounds exhausted. Defeated.]
What would you change about yourself if you could?
Nothing. [There is none of the awkwardness from the last few questions here]
What is it that you have never told anyone?
I am nothing if not an honest man. And I have reliable confidants.
What do you want?
I want Orinia back. [Despite the straightfoward manner in which he replies, there is a sadness about him]
Is that all?
I nod.
[He is immediately on his feet and through the door…]


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|Vancouver Heritage Foundation is a registered charity supporting the conservation of heritage buildings and structures in recognition of their contribution to the city's economy, sustainability and culture
Places That Matter in the city have had long and layered histories, and nowhere is this more apparent and complex than in the DTES historic neighbourhood, Gastown. The challenges of working in the DTES and revitalizing Gastown will be discussed by social entrepreneur, Mark Brand, on his Save On Meats project. He'll explore the associated difficulties of supportive employment and working with a vast network of business people and social enterprises alike. We love Save On Meats 'cause it's also one of the city's 125 Places That Matter.We're excited to have Mark Brand speak at VHF's Brown Bag Lecture this Wednesday, October 24th from 12-1pm + Q&A until 1:30pm. All Brown Bag lectures are at BCIT's downtown campus, 555 Seymour. Check out all other Brown Bag Lectures this fall. Room number is posted at the main entrance, drop in with $12 cash, bring a lunch and listen to an insightful presentation on the built environment, Q&A to follow.
Also this week: Places that Matter plaque presentation # 41 Trout Lake Saturday Oct 27th at noon. Meet at the NW dock and bench at the lake, see map. Skating on the frozen lake was clearly a favourite pastime for many in the city in 1929, so much so that photos like these were taken for Star Publishing Co. Trout Lake was a natural peat bog fed by many streams and home to trout, salmon and beaver. From the 1860s until the city built its Capilano water system in the 1880s, the lake provided water, via a flume, for the boilers at Hastings Mill on Burrard Inlet. The lake and the surrounding land were donated to the Park Board in the 1920s (records show 1926), by Aldyen Hendry Hamber, on the condition it be named for her father, John Hendry, one of the industrialists who had owned the Hastings Mill.
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PIP, PIP, Hooray! Sending Push Notifications to iPhones
Sometimes it's important to know when someone finishes an assessment. Using standard, built-in Perception functionality you can have an automated email pushed to anyone you like–for instance the participant, a manager, or an instructor. But today I'd like to show how you can push an instant notification to an iPhone.
Perception PIP files can be a powerful yet lightweight way to integrate with web applications. Using only a PIP file and a $2.99 iPhone application, you can send push notifications of assessment completion or results directly from Perception to your iPhone (actually up to 5 iPhones or iPod Touch devices at once). Interested to see it in action? Take a look at this 45 second video.
It was surprisingly easy to do that with the help of the Perception Web Deployment Guide section on PIP files, and the Prowl API information. Of course, I also had to spend $2.99 to get Prowl on the iTunes App Store. If you'd like to learn how it is done, please take a quick look at the 5 minute explanation below.
To make things still easier, the Questionmark documentation team added a Knowledge Base article to the Questionmark Support site, How can I use PIP and Prowl to send push notifications to my iPhone? (Community logon by Questionmark Software Support Plan customers required). I hope this inspires you to do your own creative PIP file integrations.
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Tom, great demo. This really helps "demystify" PIP. The notify function has a lot of potential, but I don't see it used in practice very often. I think this will stimulate some valuable solutions for sending results to various places. Thanks.


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Gary Dicker signed for Kilmarnock from Carlisle United on deadline day - 1st February 2016. He penned an 18-month deal with an option for a further year.
From his Wikipedia:
Born in Dublin, Dicker began his career at League of Ireland side UCD. He joined from his local junior club Cherry Orchard and was gradually introduced into the first team through substitute appearances towards the latter end of UCD's successful 2004 First Division campaign. Gary progressed his way into a regular starting position the following season and successfully partnered Tony McDonnell in central midfield for the 2005 and 2006 Premier Division seasons. During his time at UCD he earned underage honours for Ireland at U-19 and U-21 level.
In the 2006 League of Ireland close season he spent a loan spell at Championship side Birmingham City, but he never made it past the reserve team. He made his debut for the Birmingham City reserves against Stoke City Reserves, which Birmingham won 3–0. The Birmingham reserve team coach, Keith Bertschin, described Dicker as a 'very decent player. He's a good technical player, who can see and put in some lovely weighted passes and is decent with both feet'.
He officially signed for Stockport County on 29 May 2007, for a fee of just £40,000. He signed a contract until 1 July 2010. He played a regular part in Stockport's 2007–08 League Two campaign and took part in a promotion for the second time in his career as County successfully negotiated their way into League One via the playoffs.
On 26 March 2009, Dicker initially joined League One side Brighton & Hove Albion on loan for the remainder of the season, where he made nine appearances for the Seagulls, scoring one goal during this spell. On 25 June 2009, Dicker, joined Brighton & Hove Albion on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract. On 28 April 2011, having helped Brighton secure promotion to the Championship, Dicker was rewarded with a two-year contract extension.
Dicker, alongside Vicente and Marcos Painter were released at the expiration of their contracts on 16 May 2013.
On 27 June 2014, Dicker signed a two-year deal with League Two side Carlisle United. He was allowed to leave on February 1st 2016 and joined Kilmarnock on an initial 18-month deal.
Comments To The Press
1st February 2016: "I'm looking forward to joining the team at Kilmarnock and hopefully making a valuable contribution over the course of the next few weeks".
February 24th 2016: "The club hotel where I'm living is literally facing the stadium, I'm still looking at places to live. With a family, it takes a bit of time moving up. The club have been good to me that way. I've been all over the place, (laughs the Irishman) To be honest, I knew I wasn't going to get another contract at Carlisle. When I spoke to [owner] John Nixon about sorting out the move here, I don't think he wanted me to go. But I've got to look after myself and my family. Everyone has to look after themselves in this game."
Dicker says he approached Curle after the manager informed a press conference that United had rejected a Conference loan bid for him. "I don't think any Conference team came in for me, to be honest, I don't know what that was about. Maybe it was a misunderstanding. In the week leading up to the York game [on January 23], my agent had spoken to him [Curle], but I didn't speak to him until the Tuesday after. I'd read what he had said and didn't really understand it. So I asked him about the supposed interest and that's when he said Kilmarnock. I said I'd be interested to speak to them and he said that's fine."
Erm…I think it did. It's life – not everyone's going to have a rosy relationship all the time. You've got to accept that rather than sit with a face on you. Sometimes your face fits, sometimes it doesn't. I think what went on…I was disappointed with how I was treated a bit. That's all. It's in the past now, done with. People inside the club know what went on. Everyone knows it was kind of wrong. I'm not going to go over it – it's boring for everyone. I got on great with people at the club, the chairman, staff, everyone, and I won't have a bad word to say about any of the lads."
I've said it before – you're in the shop window every day in football. A list doesn't make any difference to me. I don't think the other lads who are on it are fussed by it either. It's a piece of paper with your name on it. I just had to concentrate on what I could do on the pitch."
Last season (at Carlisle) was one of those we were waiting to get started and it never did. It was battering the ball up and down the pitch and trying to survive, which you can understand. This year we've played a lot more football and I've been showing what I'm capable of.
I offered a lot more this year. I don't think it ended on a sour note. It's a good club and the stuff that's gone on this year, after the floods and the Everton [FA Cup] game, shows what sort of club it is and the potential it's got.
Being a Celtic fan – it's part of being Irish, isn't it? – I was getting enough texts and phonecalls that week," he says. "It was a great game to start with. I'm getting used to playing with the lads now. The manager has come in with fresh ideas and it's a new voice to listen to. He [Clark] has had acouple of hard spells at clubs [Blackpool and Birmingham] that have been uneasy off the pitch, but he did a good job at Huddersfield and he's still a young manager, enthusiastic, wants to do well. Sometimes something just feels right and you think, yeah, I wouldn't mind a bit of that, All you want is to be wanted, whether you're playing here or in the park. I don't think anyone likes training Monday to Friday and not playing on Saturday. You're a long time retired. I want to play football at the end of the day. And just be happy." (Ahhhh!) - Carlisle News & Star, Jon Colman, 24th February 2016
July 27th 2016: "Do I think it's hard to read into results so early? Yes and no. We've got a lot of young players who have learned more on Saturday than they have in the past two years at their previous clubs where they weren't playing first-team football. Everyone's down your neck when you're not playing well – it's football. Looking at the bigger picture, a lot of these players were playing together for the first time. When you move from under–20s to senior football you pick up how the game is played and that it means something. When you come from under–age and into the first team people are fighting for different things. You're fighting for a better career and you're playing for your family and to pay bills so it's a different kettle of fish – you're playing against men. Even players in the league below, they're playing at that level, but they know the game and they know what they're doing. It is a good learning curve for all the young players. Is it better to get this out of the way now? Too right. Nobody likes getting beat but it doesn't mean it's panic stations straight away because you lost one game. But the games are important because you want to win matches bin order to breed confidence. It is strange, to be fair. It's weird in a way because even Clyde had a few games before they played us. It's hard to cram the games in because you're still doing your work on the training ground. It's hard balancing it all. We need to get back used to playing because everyone's a bit rusty. You gel a bit more with games." David Wren - Daily Record- July 27th 2016
May 1st 2017: "We want to finish seventh, be top of our pile, and that's a good start. We have four games left and we need to keep going and get the points on the board. You look at the table and we are top of our pile and that's where we want to stay. We want to finish seventh and it doesn't matter what everyone else does — we need to look after ourselves. There's pressure here every day, pressure just to stay in the team. We're not just looking at the Dundee game and then kicking into holiday mode after that. We want to finish seventh because that will help the club financially. As a team, we want to be as high as we can because no one gave us a chance. After the League Cup everyone was battering us really, saying we had no chance and talking about all the players we had brought in.
On keeper Freddie Woodman: "He's been outstanding but we're lucky because we have two outstanding goalkeepers, which you usually don't get at this level. Normally, you have one who is first team and one you would probably call back up but we have two great goalies and you have to give Jamie MacDonald a lot of credit as well — he trains unbelievably hard each day. We are happy we've got two of the best goalkeepers in the league. Freddie has a great chance. He has a fantastic attitude, as do most of our young lads."
"There are 11 guys out there keeping the clean sheet and wanting to do well. We have a good group here, with people looking to help each other out. Spirit should be a given. These are the simple things that you expect everyone to do. That's what makes a good team, with everyone wanting to keep the ball out of the net."
April 3rd 2018: Gary Dicker has signed a new two-year contract to stay with Kilmarnock thru 2020.
Oct 26th on the Buddies Post-Match: "St. Mirren tried to sit in but we didn't give away too many chances. Yeah, we only got one but you're not going to dominate for 90 minutes against anyone no matter who you're playing, We've got great characters here. Obviously we had a horrible start which we didn't' want but we know what's in that dressing room. Boys that have been here the last two years who didn't panic and I know everyone else panicked – but we know what we're doing.
On Playing Well Away Next: "They're flying at the moment; they've had some good results and they've picked up over the last six seven months and really turned the corner," They've started to play a different style of football they probably haven't played. It will be a tough game and we won't be going in there thinking it will be easy. I think Steve Clarke was playing me in the wrong position to be honest with you. Killing me! I'm happy to score but I'm one of those players doesn't bother me who scores or where they come from. That's the most important thing picking up the three points because that makes a massive difference in this league."


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During the transition and before the conglomerates can be reformed/re-engineered to conduct their businesses by commercial principles sponsorship by the state political units will ensure the "change" to conduct smoothly. The "change" will affect moral of staff, welfare as well as profitability of the conglomerates. In China originally state owned conglomerates can be very large with hundred of thousand of staff and their families (sometime even the
whole town, a small city) who have been well looked after by the provincial governments. If the "change" is not smooth social and political unrest will affect central government leadership.
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Is it good for political units in China to sponsor private entities?
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January 01, 2013 at 3:03pm
The Paw-Paw's Pirogues Family had another AWESOME time hunting with the Duck Commander Crew after Christmas. The first day's hunt was great killing 25, mostly Mallards. The second day was a little slower. Most of the big ducks moved out with the rain and front but we still managed to put together a respectable strap. The last day of the hunt we went after the Ring Necks. They had a bunch move into the hole and since most of the big ducks moved elsewhere it was time for the 'Jack Fest' We hit the 'Jacks' hard and also added a few Mallards and Greys to end the trip with another good hunt. Like I always say, the times spent hanging out and sharing meals with the Robertson Family are just as memorable as the hunting. I think I gained a few pounds with all the Louisiana Seafood and Sweet Potato Pie that was consumed around the table. What a great family to share the Holiday Season with. Good Luck the rest of the season and stay safe!


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|Archived February 20, 2019
From the Beach to BroadwayUSGS Extreme Storm Group Donates Equipment to Local Nonprofit Theater
The large camera was used in some of the earliest flights by the USGS Hurricane and Extreme Storm Impact Studies project to map coastal features altered by Hurricanes Fran and Bertha. It was later replaced by a smaller digital video camera that works better within the confined spaces of an aircraft. Donation of the older camera to the local theater company was made possible by provisions in USGS regulations that allow donations to schools and educational nonprofit organizations. The donated camera will be used to make high-quality videos of the theater group's productions for archival, educational, and promotional use.
For more information about the American Stage Theatre Company, visit URL http://americanstage.org/. For more information about oblique aerial and video photography by the USGS Hurricane and Extreme Storm Impact Studies project, visit URL http://coastal.er.usgs.gov/hurricanes/.
in this issue:
Tsunami-Forecasting System Tested by Recent Earthquakes
Sub-Sea-Floor Methane in the Bering Sea
USGS Donates Equipment to Local Nonprofit Theater
Getting to Know ET (Evapotranspiration)
International Workshop on High-Seas Biogeography
USGS Researcher Receives Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers
USGS Sirenia Project Receives Manatee Hero Award
|Archived February 20, 2019


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FC: River Valley Civilizations By: Matthew Hunsinger
1: Table of Contents Mesopotamia.............2-3 Egypt......................4-5 Indus.......................6-7 China.......................8-9
2: Mesopotamia -Mesopotamia had limited natural resources. -The Mesopotamia civilization used irrigation for growing crops. -This civilization believed in many different gods. -Slavery was used a lot in Mesopotamia. -Mesopotamia was located between two rivers known as the "fertile crescent." -Hammurabi came up with the code(law) an eye for an eye.
3: -Mesopotamia began using the plow to make farming easier. -The written language in Mesopotamia was cuneiform. -City States were always at war with each other for power. -Mesopotamia invented the 60 second unit which is still used today for time.
4: Egypt -Egypt is surrounded by desert. -Slavery took place in Egypt to help build. -The Nile River flows South to North. -When the Nile overflows it produces fertile land. -In Egypt the climate is hot and dry. -The Egypt civilization believed in many gods.
5: -Egypt was divided into upper and lower kingdoms until 3000 B.C. -Egypt's written language was Hieroglyphics. -Built tombs also known as pyramids for the Pharaoh. -Came up with the mummification process of preserving the body for the after life.
6: Indus -Located between the Indus and Ganges River. -Invented the plumbing and sewage system. -The rivers often overflow. -The Indus river civilization had a strong central government. -Built major buildings in the center of the city.
7: -Began the Hindu culture. -The Himalaya Mtns. are located to the North. -The Indus civilization was located on a sub continent. | The Indus valley civilization came up with the grid system for the cities. -Seasonal winds brought rain or dry air to the civilization.
8: China -Located between the Yellow and Yangtze River. -The Himalaya Mtns. are to the south. -To the North of China is the Gobi Desert. -China made their buildings out of wood. | China saw their culture as the center of civilized world.
9: -China found new ideas for flood control and irrigation. -Chinese worship their ancestors and believe they bring blessings. -Chinese believe in Feudalism. | -When rivers flooded they left behind fertile soil for crops. -the ruler or emperor had divine approval also known as "Mandate of Heaven."


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Passengers on a flight from the Philippines to Brisbane this week have been urged to check their immunisation status after a child onboard was found to have measles.
The child was infectious on flight PRO221 from Manila to Brisbane International Airport on July 8, Queensland Health said in a statement on Thursday.
He was also at the emergency department of Brisbane's Lady Cilento Children's Hospital two days later, between 2pm and 9.30pm.
Authorities have warned people on the flight to be alert to symptoms, which include fever, coughing, runny nose, rashes and sore eyes.
"If people are adequately vaccinated with two recorded doses of Measles Mumps Rubella vaccine, they are very unlikely to get the disease," public health physician Bhakti Vasant said.
"People who are unsure or have concerns about their immunity to measles should contact their doctor to check whether they have had both vaccines."
Symptoms usually start around a week after infection but it could take longer, Dr Vasant said.
The disease is spread by droplets through coughing and sneezing.
Dr Vasant urged Australians travelling overseas to get vaccinated prior to leaving.
It is the second recent case of measles in Brisbane, with an infected child visiting a number of locations in May, including Brisbane International Airport after arriving from Delhi.
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Solids, Liquids and Gases
This week we are working on Solids, Liquids and Gases. Some important vocabulary:
Matter-it's everything around us that has mass.
Properties-different ways to describe matter (hard, soft, wet, slimy, smelly)
Solid: matter that has it's own shape and doesn't change unless we change it.
Liquid: matter that has no shape and takes the shape of another object.
Gas: matter that has no shape and takes the shape of another shape.
After watching a Brain Pop Jr., reading, discussing, charting this week we learned all that! One our first day we went outside and got some snow, ice and make some predictions about what we thought would happen to get us thinking. We also spent a day describing various solids, liquids and gases (great way to learn about adjectives!). Next week we are going to spend time on how matter changes! We are going to: cook it, break it, set fire to (well me :), freeze it, melt it, rip it, cut it! It should be a fun week of experiments and observations!
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Sport Matters Group Congratulates Carla Qualtrough as new Minister of Sport and Persons with a Disability
Ottawa, Ontario (November 4, 2015)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his newly appointed cabinet were sworn in today at Rideau Hall.
As promised the cabinet is smaller than it was under Stephen Harper coming in at 31 members vs the 39 members under the most recent Harper government.
Of interest to the sport community is the naming of Carla Qualtrough as Minister of Sport and Persons with a Disability. Sport Matters had asked Mr. Trudeau to combine the sport and physical activity portfolios as well as make it a full ministry no longer under the auspices of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
"We congratulate Ms. Qualtrough on her appointment to this very important role and we very much look forward to engaging with her on issues that will impact the sport community moving forward" commented Bob Elliott, Senior Leader of the Sport Matters Group. "We are also pleased that Prime Minister Trudeau has made the sport portfolio one that is stand-alone."
Ms. Qualtrough is a Paralympian having competed for Canada at the 1988 and 1992 Paralympic Games, proudly winning three Paralympic and four World Championship medals in swimming. She currently serves on the Board of the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport and is Vice-Chair of the Delta Gymnastics Society.
Qualtrough has been named one of Canada's Most Influential Women in Sport six times. Previously, she was a senior advisor to Sport Minister Paul DeVillers during his term in office from 2002-2003. Her board and volunteer experience at the international and domestic sport levels includes but is not limited to the International Paralympic Committee, the Toronto 2015 Pan and Parapan American Games, Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada and the Commonwealth Games Mission Staff.
Prime Minister Trudeau also named other ministers who have a sport background notably:
- Justin Trudeau - Prime Minister (Former opposition critic for sport)
- Carolyn Bennett - Indigenous and Northern Affairs (Former Minister of State for Public Health)
- Kirsty Duncan – Science (Former critic for sport)
- Catherine McKenna - Environment and Climate Change (Former University of Toronto Blues swim team captain)
- Hunter Tootoo - Fisheries and Oceans, and Canadian Coastguard (Cousin of NHL player Jordin TooToo)
- Kent Hehr - Veterans Affairs, and Associate Minister of National Defence. (Former junior hockey player)
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|The first day here when it was sunny and calm
It is hard to get comfortable. The wind is broadside to the boat so we are heeled over. Even with every fender we own placed between the dock and the hull, one still worries a bit about the constant grinding motion between the two. Which, usually, ends up with going out to check on things every couple of hours, night or no night. That is okay though, since there is no real way of keeping a boat quiet in this kind of wind. Things flap and bang and creak, and crushed fenders squeal like they are being tortured. There is not much sleeping going on, might as well get up and check on things.
This morning was day number five. The winds fell to the low to mid 20s overnight so it was a little less uncomfortable, a little less noisy, and good for getting a little more sleep. Then, at 0730, someone starting pounding on the side of the boat. That can only mean something is going wrong for someone on the dock and they need help, right?
No. A dweeb of a Park Ranger stood on the dock, wanting to inform us that we had exceeded the 3 day limit for staying and needed to leave.
Are you kidding me?
|Today at 22 knots. Too windy yesterday to take pictures
Obviously the man was suffering some kind of mental episode begging for an "intervention". He would have a much better grasp of reality, might even become a useful member of the human tribe, if somehow he could clear his head of a truck load of stupid. Had it been me, there might have been a short conversation punctuated by a loud splash. I would have considered tossing him into the water an act of human kindness, a cold bath might be just the thing he needs to snap out of his delusions.
With any luck we will be out of here tomorrow, saving what little is left of my sanity. The Park Ranger will just have to remain deluded and useless, unless someone else takes the time to help him clear his head.
Welcome to Florida.
|The Sisters Creek free dock. Beautiful place as long as the wind isn't howling


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AX is thrilled to announce that center back Joe Jackson has signed his first professional contract with Drogheda United of the Irish Division 1. Continue Reading
Matt Silva signs with Boden BK in SwedenPosted on February 12, 2016
AX is thrilled to announce that Canadian goalkeeper Matt Silva has officially signed with Boden BK of the Swedish Division 2. Last year, Matt Silva signed for Kaya FC in the Philippines' First Division, in which his team earned a quality fourth place finish in the league table. Continue Reading
Lani Smith signs with Vasteras BK30 in SwedenPosted on February 11, 2016
AX is pleased to announce that Lani Smith has signed her first professional contract with Vasteras BK30 of the Swedish First Division after attending the Ft. Lauderdale combine in December of 2015. Continue Reading
Hanna Terry signs with QBIK in SwedenPosted on February 8, 2016
AX is pleased to announce that Hanna Terry has signed with QBIK in Sweden. Terry had a successful combine with AX in Ft. Lauderdale and impressed QBIK Sporting Director Tommy Bang, who has made a habit of picking players from events run by our organization. Continue Reading