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Yemen has executed two men for abducting, raping and murdering a 12-year-old boy by shooting them in public.
Wadah Refat, 28, and Mohamed Khaled, 31, had been convicted of raping and murdering a boy named Mohamed Saad in May last year.
Hundreds had gathered in the port city of Aden on Thursday to watch the men get shot dead in front of the baying crowd.
The boy had been playing next to a house where one of them lived, when the pair set upon him, dragged him into the home and raped him.
'After the rape, they could not silence the cries of the child, who begged for help, so one of them grabbed a knife and slit his throat,' court documents seen by El Mundo states.
A 33-year-old woman has also been sentenced to death for helping Refat and Khaled dismember the boy's body.
Her execution has been postponed as she is pregnant, according to the website.
Yemen has one of the highest execution rates per capita in the world, and shooting is the most common method.
Islamic Sharia law is applied in the country and a number of crimes are punishable by death, including murder, rape and terrorism.
(Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/)
* New Words:
- execute somebody for something (v) /ˈɛk sɪ kjuː t/: to carry out a sentence to death on somebody
=> execution (n) /ˌɛk sɪˈ kjuː ʃ(ə)n/
- be convicted of = be accused of
- the baying crowd (n): a group of people are aggressively shouting because they want someone to be executed or deservedly punished.
- slit one's throat (v)= sharply cut one's throat
- set upon (on) somebody (v): violently attack somebody
- accomplice (n) /əˈkʌm plɪs/ = a person helping another person commit a crime.
- to dismember (v) /dɪsˈmɛm bə/= to cut the dead body into pieces.
- per capita (adv) (adj) = each person
- be punishable by death (v) = be able to be executed.


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If 1111=R, 2222=T, 3333=E, 4444=N Then 5555=?
Guess the Hindi Muhawara from the following whatsapp Emoticons?
Sweet, Medicine, Film, Girl, City, Car, Place, Doggy all are name same, guess which word it is?
A girl is blind, deaf, dumb and uneducated too. A boy loves her. How would he propose without touching her?
Four Question, One Answer: One River Name, One Flower Name, One Film Name, One Actress Name?
Guess me who am I, I am the first on earth, the second in heaven...
Which Indian cricketer is known as "Brown Bradman"?
How can i register in planetwin365?
Members of which family were, at various times, Kings or Emperors of Germany, Austria, Rome, Hungary, Spain.............
I have application that uses built-in authentication procedure. From client's point of view (browsers, etc.) it works like any basic or digest authentication.
However during the configuration process I sometimes (e.g. when using IIS) have to turn off server's authentication in order to use one built in application. In IIS I simply disable basic and windows authentication for entire site or specific directory and it works perfectly. With other web servers did not have any need to configure anything regarding this, but with Apache I have problem: it prompts for username and password repeatedly even after entering correct credentials. Prompt contains valid realm that is set by my application but entered credentials simply do not pass to my app.
I guess that Apache sort of takes over the authentication although I did not configure it to do so. I m using default configuration (installed Apache and added my scripting software as script alias). Can anyone help me configure Apache to ignore basic (or digest) authentication sent to my application?
We have a web app written in PL/SQL (stored procedures in an Oracle database). We use Apache and mod_owa (a variant on the mod_plsql theme) as HTTP glue. Currently were on Apache 2.2, but upgrading to 2.4 would be an option.
Our app handles security itself (our own tables of users and roles); like all web apps, logged in users get a cookie. For the sake of this discussion, lets assume our app runs under www.my.com/app
Now we want to be able to serve some ordinary files using Apache to authenticated users (registration of downloads basically). Again, for the sake of discussion, assume that files are served from www.my.com/file
How can we integrate this with Apaches authentication? Functionally, a user logged in to our app should be able to download a file without logging in again elsewhere. Conversely, someone who isnt logged in trying to download the file should be prompted to log in.
Whats the best way to achieve this? The easiest way?
My Apache server host few applications something like :
I would like to trace access for a specific application, eg. A. Is it possible?
Or should I use 'LogLevel info' and so log all applications into access.log file (then parsing for specific web page) ?
My config for logging is :
ErrorLog /var/log/apache2/error.log
LogLevel info
CustomLog /var/log/apache2/access.log combined
I have an idea how to setup Apache for doing load balancer based on mod_proxy and mod_balance modules. But in my case the backend server requires ssl client certificate authentication and therefore the Apache Server cannot terminate the ssl connection.
I do no need http session cookie stickyness. The application is stateless. Can I somehow configure Apache as a transparent balancer?
Or I should use even another software - squid, iptables? The backend application is a web service running on Tomcat.
I have updated my second server from Apache 2.2.x to Apache 2.4.x, first server went fine with no problems. The second server however is having difficulty with a few directories that I had password protected with basic authentication. I am using Apache 2.4.4 as its the current port on FreeBSD, and I am aware of the htpasswd bug in that version, and have confirmed its not the cause of my problem, in fact I tried switching over to digest authentication with the same result.
I have the directives configured as follows.
Options Indexes FollowSymLinks
AllowOverride None
Require all granted
Require all denied
Require all denied
AuthType basic
AuthBasicProvider file
AuthName "SARG"
AuthUserFile /usr/local/www/apache24/data/sarg/.htpasswd
Require valid-user
I don't get any errors, just a login loop, doesn't matter if I use a valid username password combination or invalid, I can even move the .htpasswd file out of the folder which should cause an error, but no
error ever gets logged even with debugging on.
The only log I get is the entry showing me the get request that was
marked as 401 unauthenticated:
[09/Jul/2013:09:41:16 -0500] "GET /sarg/index.html HTTP/1.1" 401 381
Does anyone have any clue what I could be missing?
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Office - Supplies, Tech & Furniture
About Us
Our company is a leader in offering laser and inkjet cartridges, printers, copier supplies and so much more. We only offer the highest quality products and guarantee to exceed all of your expectations. Our mission is to build a long term relationship with our clients by saving them time and money by providing the best quality products at competitive prices.


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ISS 328 Culture of Soccer
In the spring/summer of 2013 I took on online class at Michigan State University called the Culture of Soccer. Professor Peter Alegi is an opponent on the soccer field but a fellow fan of the beautiful game and I thoroughly enjoyed the class, learning information about the development of the game worldwide and how it has impacted fans, governments and clubs around the world.
Here is the course description:
This course explores continuity and change in the global culture of soccer and its relationship to social dynamics, economic interests, and power relationships. It combines general analysis with specific case studies to make connections across time and space. By examining the intersections of the historical and the contemporary, the individual and the social, the local and the global, we will discover how and why race, ethnicity, class, gender, media, and business made the world of soccer we see today.
Visit the class blog
Each week we were required to write a post based on the assignments. We then reviewed fellow classmates posts and made short comments. Here were my contributions:
From Ancient Games to Modern Football
Professionalism and Globalization
The Soccerati, Fan Violence and Stadium Disasters
Futbol/Futebol: The Politics of Fun in Latin America
The World Cup: Sport, Politics, and Business
The World Cup: Africa on the World Stage
Men's and Women's Soccer in the USA
Final Assignment–Essay Emotional Impact on Soccer Culture
Would love to hear any feedback regarding my posts or the links for the class. The class is definitely worth the time if you are looking for a deeper understanding of the game.


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Everyone suffers from a shortage of time
Everyone suffers from a shortage of time. No matter how effective we try to be, there simply is not enough time to do all that is required. In this era, the demands made upon people is greater than in any other generation. Financial burdens necessitate both parents working. Since those hours are spent outside the home, household duties such as chores and child rearing must be done after work hours. This problem is magnified is one is the unfortunate position of having to work multiple jobs.
The workforce has also experienced a change. It was once proclaimed that technology would make our lives simpler. However, research is showing that this theory was wrong. All the extra gadgets that we now utilize only creates more work for us. At the same time, companies are trying to get by with less personnel. Today, a project will be handled by two people whereas it was done by three in the past. People simply need to get more done to remain competitive.
As a culture, we have spent untold money on better time management strategies. While helpful, it seems all these programs had minimal impact on the problem. They did allow us to get more done in a shorter period of time. However, being able to get everything done is still not possible. The reality of life today is that you will not accomplish all the activities set before you on a daily basis.
Accepting that there will be tasks left undone is the first step in managing you life. It is simply impossible to accomplish everything. There must be some trade-offs. This can be done by better strategies of prioritizing. By deciding what you prefer to focus upon while eliminate other things that are less important will allow you to lead a fulfilled life.
The easiest way to prioritize is to ask yourself a simple question. This process will focus your mind what really needs to be done. It is especially helpful if you happen to get sidetracked during the day. When this occurs, just ask 'what is the most productive thing I can be doing at this moment'? You conclusion will establish the priority for the present moment.
We all have certain tasks that must be handled. Making sure that these are the first things accomplished allows us to significantly improve our lives. Most people tend to concentrate on those activities that do not have great importance in their lives. Anthony Robbins calls it 'majoring in minor things'. Since time eventually becomes a factor, they end up leaving the higher impact tasks incomplete.
Completing a series of unimportant activities will only lead you to being a busy person. Most people do not sit around idly doing nothing. By attending to a multitude of things, they justify that they are doing all they can yet cannot seem to get ahead. However, success on a regular basis eludes them. There are certain things that the successful get accomplished. These are the items that are of high priority to them. It is as if their 'to do' list is inverted when compared to the average person. The guarantee that the important tasks are completed by doing them first.
Developing the habit of concentrating on the most productive action instantly moves you towards the success mentality. Ask yourself often, 'is this the best possible use of my time right now' many times throughout the day. You will find that the tasks you were putting off seem to rise to the surface while the low impact items drop down on the list. Maximizing the use of our time is a concept that weighs heavily on success. Remember, time is the one thing that everyone shares equally in. It is how we utilize it that creates the difference.


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Importance of Getting Annual Servicing and Maintenance for New Boiler
Normally people don't think about their boiler until it gets break down. It will leave you with broken or damaged boiler and you have to suffer with issues like no heating and no cooling. That would be too much threatening


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Dates Released for Universal's Halloween Horror Nights
Universal Orlando Resort is reporting that, from September 14 to November 3, Halloween Horror Nights 2018 is back and off the chain.
According to a release from the park, this year's event is expected to be "the most intense yet."
Universal isn't saying much else at this time, though park officials say they'll be bringing back the banner names in horror from both the past and the present in nine new haunted house attractions and five scare zones throughout the park.
The resort promises that guests will encounter everything from iconic horror films to cult classics to hit TV shows.
But they're also promising original stories that "only the minds of Universal's entertainment team could imagine."
And they're promising to release more details about the event ... later.
Universal Orlando executives say prospective guests, effective immediately, can purchase select tickets and vacation packages for Halloween Horror Nights.
And they say that for the first time ever, guests can also purchase a limited time ticket where they can buy a night and get a second night free.


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The Jabra Step Wireless is a pair of earphones priced at S$108. It's positioned as an entry level pair of Bluetooth earphones, and comes in only one colour, black. It's a half decent pair; the decent aspect comes from its sound quality, and the not decent aspects comes from its connectivity issues and bad design.
It has a squarish and boxy design which does not look bad, but in practice is quite unwieldy.
The earphones come with Earhooks, which are basically those flexible things you put over the ears when wearing them. I personally am not a fan of those, but these are particularly difficult to put on. When I have put them on, they always dislodge from my ears. Perhaps it is due to something about my ear shape, perhaps it is not. But this was easily fixed, and the Earhooks can be taken out.
Once taken out, it's not so bad, but due to the squarish design, the earphones just don't quite fit very nicely. They threaten to fall out, but they do not actually fall out. Still, the feeling that it might, causes me to feel less secure about it.
Other than that, the biggest issue was how difficult it was to connect them. The button to press is quite difficult to press, and the light to display pairing mode is very dim and hidden, and whenever I try to pair it, I invariably have some issues with getting it paired. When I do get it paired, the issue is not resolved. I'm the kind of person who will listen to music on his computer while at home, but need to listen to music on my phone when I'm out. Unfortunately for me, this pair does not seem to work very well with switching devices, and after a day out, when I return to my computer, I have to undergo the tedium of "forgetting" the earphones from my computer, then re-pairing it.
When just using it with one device though, there are fewer problems, as just turning it on will instantly let it connect.
But when everything is paired, the sound quality is good. It does not sound tinny, and the bass is decent. The sound quality is quite impressive given its price, but it's not better than the Jabra Move Wireless. I think it's also particularly impressive given that it is a pair of Bluetooth earphones, and really, most Bluetooth earphones at this price sound really bad.
The battery is decent, lasting around 3 to 4 hours, which is around their advertised battery life of 4 hours. This is quite good, unless you happen to listen to more than 4 hours of music per day. After all, you only really need to have it last you a day, and for a pair of earphones this light, 4 hours is great.
These earphones are really not for everyone. Not terribly comfortable and not very easy to pair, it can be a bit of an annoyance. But for the sound quality, you do get what you pay for, and if you are willing to put up with its quirks, especially if you only use 1 device with your earphones, you do get a pretty good pair of earphones.


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Feb 3rd, 2019
5 | Free Will & Awareness
You only know you've gone far enough in a discussion if you hit opinions on free will. So we might as well just start there.
Further reading in case you want to start diving into some of the big names that focus or touched on free will and determinism, sorted in order of their birth:
Western Tradition
(Early) Zeno, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Plutarch
(Middle) Descartes, Spinoza, Hume, Kant, Laplace
(Recent) Godel, Camus, Foucault, Chomsky, Umberto Eco
Arabic Tradition
al-Kindi, al-Maarri, al-Ghazali, Ibn Sina, Ibn Rushd
Indian Tradition
Sidhartha Gautama, Shankara, Rabindranath Tagore, Guru Nanak, Jiddu Krishnamurti
Chinese & Japanese Tradition
Lau Tzu, Confucius, Wang Fuzhi, Motoori Norinaga, Nishida Kitaro
Some resources:
1. Standford's Philosophy Portal
2. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy (I know, the name makes it sound like it's not legitimate. But it's a peer reviewed online resource by professors from various universities. It was started in 1995 when nobody was sure what the internet would be.)
3. Reddit thread with links to some great resources.


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The mission of People's Action is to advance a long-term agenda for racial, economic and gender justice by investing in powerful state and local organizations and campaigns that win real change in people's lives.
We believe that power comes from organizing and action, and therefore we invest in scalable base-building and leadership development, digital organizing, direct action, nonpartisan civic engagement, independent grassroots fundraising and issue campaigns that move people on their values and self-interest.
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Hyundai Motors Europe has appointed Vice Media to handle the September launch of the Ioniq, its new hybrid and electric car, with a campaign that will shun print advertising.
The South Korean automaker's global in-house agency, Innocean Worldwide – which created three Super Bowl spots for the brand this year – will play a supporting role in the Ioniq's European launch, working on implementation and distribution. Vice has been briefed to come up with the creative content, including video, social media and digital out-of-home.
Razorfish, which has worked with Hyundai for the last three years, will work on mobile, website and digital delivery, and social media strategy, while media buying will be through long-standing partner Havas.
Hyundai Motor Europe's VP marketing, Jochen Sengpiehl, was SVP marketing at Volkswagen in 2009 when the German automaker won Advertiser of the Year at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and is a former business development director at BBDO.
He said, "Ioniq is a completely new proposition for us … so we decided to also bring in new talent and take a new approach, putting digital at the center of our communications and working with Vice for the first time. The electric hybrid is all about a mindset, not an age group, so it's a difficult audience to reach. It's for people who want to do something good, live in a sustainable way and also save money. You cannot make a traditional media plan for 'Generation Ioniq'."
Given the tricky profile of his target audience, Mr. Sengpiehl asked his contacts at Google and Facebook who they would recommend for the Ioniq launch, and they both pointed him towards Vice. "The line between media companies and agencies has become liquid: successful communication requires the best talents regardless of labels," he said. "Vice can think out of the box and bring ideas alive. Their core business is fundamentally important for the future: identifying and reaching target audiences and influencers."
The Ioniq will be available as a fully electric car, as a traditional gasoline hybrid, or with a combination of gasoline engine and electric plug-in. It is Hyundai's first hybrid or electric model in Europe, and represents a bid to make low-emission to zero-emission driving affordable.
Hyundai is aiming to become the number one Asian car brand in Europe, where it has doubled its market share to 3.4% in the last ten years. In the first quarter of 2016, European sales rose to a record 127,000 vehicles.
Mr. Sengpiehl, who joined Hyundai in November 2014, said, "We are a young, lean company. Everything we do needs to be efficient. We are never the leader but we are a fast follower, using our own approach to drive the technology forward. We want to democratize electric mobility – the Ioniq will be an ambassador and a game-changer."
Hyundai's European agency line-up means that Mr. Sengpiehl is spending a lot of time guiding his agencies, but he added, "It's inefficient to have huge agency networks … It's better to ask networks to build a tailor-made network [for a client], to build a house of content. In five years there will be a whole new landscape in the agency world – there will be an explosion of spin-offs. Why should major global brands not make direct deals with Facebook and YouTube? It's about quality of content rather than savings."
Asked whether Hyundai has been affected by the fallout from the VW emissions scandal, Mr. Sengpiehl said that Hyundai does not have defeat devices [which cheat emissions tests], and stated his conviction that the future will be about electric and petrol, rather than diesel.
"With the focus on 'Dieselgate,' this is the perfect time to introduce people to a new idea," he said. "The hybrid may become a smarter solution than a diesel car."
Hyundai Motors spent $1.9 billion on advertising globally in 2014, and is number 39 in the top 100 global marketers ranking, according to the Ad Age Datacenter. The company also counts arts sponsorship as a core pillar of its marketing strategy. The automaker has sponsorship deals with the Tate Gallery in Britain, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam, and the National Museum of Korea, all of which have been signed for a period of ten years or more.
Mr. Sengpiehl said, "You might not expect a value-for-money brand to have such deep engagement with the arts, but it's a great platform. Design is a strong communications point and it's the number one reason people choose Hyundai in Europe. We are democratizing premium design, and we want to do the same with art."
Hyundai Motor Group (including subsidiary Kia) is world's fifth-biggest by sales, after Toyota, VW, General Motors, and Renault-Nissan, according to IHS Global Insight. The South Korean automaker sold 8.1 million cars in 2015, with China, where it sold a million cars last year, as its biggest market. In the U.S., Hyundai has a 4.4% market share and sold 700,000 cars last year.


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We decided to spend our Easter monday in Maastricht, a beautiful medieval city in the province of Limburg, in the south of The Netherlands.
We took the train from Amsterdam with stops at Utrecht and Roermond. The total ride took us about three hours which was quite an experience because their were some small delays but in the end the trip went fine!
Maastricht is a gorgeous city and has a very welcoming feel about it. It kind of feels like you're crossing a border but in the end you're still in Holland, eventhough Maastricht is just about 5 chilometers away from Belgium.
I visited Mesagne, in the southern province of Brindisi for a project I was working on during my graduation.
I was able to witness the local festivities during the procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary which was a great experience and it was really surprising to see how the town came to life!
The streets were decorated with light in all kinds of bright colours...
In the summer of 2007 I went to England for a college experience in Nottingham.
I made the journey together with my father and brothers, and during 15 days it was my mission to learn everything there is to know about this country, correct English grammar included.
Of course we also had enough time to explore the beauty of the towns around Nottingham like York,...
Slovenia is a small but very nice country. I've been to Portorose, a small town on the coast which is known for its luxurious resorts and spa facilities.
Here you'll find a wide range of hotels but also a lot of restaurants, bars and even a casino.
It is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing holiday away from all the chaos. For people who are looking for a bit...
Our trip to Malta was a last minute decision but a very good one. As soon as my friends and I arrived at the port of Malta we took a taxi to the Erasmus student dorms where we would be staying.
Our residence was in Lija and in the end we saved a lot of money by sleeping in these dorms which, usually given to Erasmus students or people participating in other study programmes.


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SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam Result 2018
State Bank of India have released the results for SBI Clerical Exams 2018 held on 23rd, 24th and 30th June 2018 . You can click on the link below to see you result
Students who have cleared the exam are eligible to appear for the Mains examination which is scheduled early next month.
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President Reagan announced that he would be appointing an "AIDS czar" in 1985. That person turned out to be Dr. C. Everett Koop, the surgeon general. Dr. Koop spent the next year researching HIV/AIDS and consulting with experts until October 1986, when he published the Surgeon General's Report on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
This report was extensive and, most importantly, medically accurate. First and foremost Koop stressed that "HIV or HTLV-III or LAV" (clearly they had not settled on a name yet) is not transmitted through casual contact and even provided the scientific studies that proved so. He works through the entire scientific process of transmission in simple, concise language. He then goes on to distinguish between what is a risky behavior and what is not, relegating things like "saliva," "pets," and "donating blood" as undoubtedly not a risk factor. Finally, he describes some of the possible solutions for the future, outright rejecting notions of "quarantine" and instead advocating for greater education to all children, adolescents, and adults.
Dr. Koop's report was remarkable in many ways. Firstly, he addressed the concerns of the public in clearly and succinctly. This kind of systematic, no-nonsense way of addressing the fears and stigmas attached to the disease was sorely needed. Secondly, he used language that focused on action rather than identity, replacing words like "homosexual" with "man who has sex with men." This struggle with words of sexual identity represented a great problem for the medical community as they tried to curb the rise of AIDS through identity-based advice rather than action-based policy. Finally, Koop's complete promotion of AIDS education, even citing sex education for children, was rather revolutionary for the conservative government. This particular issue provoked a lot of push-back from Reagan's administration, and many officials stated that such education would "teach children to be promiscuous" or some such nonsense.
The document was hailed by AIDS activists as being an example of productive discussion on AIDS and its future policies. It was also deemed as being far too radical by many above Koop. The Surgeon's General Report helped shift the public perception of AIDS. Most tellingly, however, was that the government never took up Dr. Koop's suggestions. Many of these suggestions would get implemented through ACT UP's militant action.


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August 27, 2009 was one of the most fateful days in recent FC Bayern history. Arjen Robben transferred from Real Madrid, a move that would make him perhaps the smartest signing in club history.
Could he help turn Bayern into a football superpower? The odds were stacked against it, starting from the fact that he was sold for Real to improve their finances.
Back in the day, the ambitious Robben wasn't so sure that going to Munich was the best way to rise to the top of European football. The club had not gotten past the Champions League quarters since 2001. Rebuilding efforts that started in 2007 had seemingly ground to a halt with the Jürgen Klinsmann coaching tenure.
When he entered the dressing room for the first time, Robben joined a team that searched for a playing style and identity. Divisive coach Louis van Gaal's possession philosophy was not fully understood by the players. There was also Thomas Müller. The German could play on the right wing as well, and there were tensions between the two.
Robbery begins
Despite the long odds and risks, Robben's addition brought the club what it desperately needed- explosive pace, strong attacking instincts, understanding of the tactics and a hell of a left-footed shot.
Any awake observer saw that the presence of Franck Ribéry and Arjen Robben in their prime on both sides of the attacking midfield made FC Bayern a potent force. Robbery was born. Die Bayern went on a magical run after "waking up" in the final match of the Champions League group stage in December 2009.
Just when Manchester United seemed poised to stop that run at Old Trafford in April 2010, Arjen Robben came to the rescue. On a corner, he escaped markers. Franck Ribéry sent him a ridiculously high kick. When he one-timed it, the ball stuck to the ground and rolled in tight space, entering the goal just inside the far post. Any elite winger or striker could attempt that shot 1000 times and miss it 999 times. Robben converted that attempt when Bayern needed it to survive. It was pure magic. Pure Robben.
Inter Milan's defensive machine choked Bayern in the Champions League final. They never looked able to win the game. However, this participation in the most prized match in club football set a new tone. The Bavarians did not win the title, but they were back among top clubs.
Hard times
There were struggles in 2011 and 2012. Borussia Dortmund owned FC Bayern on all fronts. A terribly lucky and efficient Chelsea side benefitted from a major psychological meltdown to win the Champions League final in 2012… at the Allianz Arena. Arjen Robben was one of the players who showed the most heart, fighting for every ball, creating scoring chances and taking a penalty, but also missing. He got roundly criticized for being a selfish diva.
Multiple "close but no cigar" moments brought up uncomfortable questions. In the summer of 2012, Bayern had twice failed to win the European Cup that evaded them since 2001. Led by Jürgen Klopp and his heavy metal football, Borussia Dortmund bossed the Bundesliga. Jupp Heynckes' methods and tactics did not convince everyone.
What transpired, through interviews in the following years, is that the entire team knew it was on a mission right after the Champions League final disaster. It had to win everything in 2013.
And boy, did it accomplish its mission. A group of players anchored around Manuel Neuer, Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Thomas Müller and Franck Ribéry steamrolled on their way to the Champions League final in May 2013.
Strong rebound
Arjen Robben seemed bound to be the odd man out. He missed 17 matches due to various injuries and was slightly out of favour. Robben only played 16 Bundesliga games and Heynckes could count on a trio made of Ribéry, Kroos and Müller in the attacking midfield, behind striker Mario Mandzukic.
Robben could have gone to the final and have watched it from the bench alongside Mario Gomez, but Lady Luck gave him a hug and a kiss. In April that year, Toni Kroos picked up an injury that sidelined him for the rest of the season. Heynckes had a major decision to make with a potential treble on the horizon. He moved Müller to the 10 position and put Robben on the right wing.
The Flying Dutchman saw his chance to earn redemption. He helped the team to clinch the league and qualify for the Champions League final. Borussia Dortmund made that match fiercely competitive. They threatened early. Mandzukic opened the score (60′), but the yellow and black earned a penalty that Ilkay Gundogan put in (68′).
The game remained tight until the 89th minute. Overtime was looming, but Bayern players showed their character. In his own half, Jérôme Boateng spotted Franck Ribéry up the pitch. He sent him a long aerial ball. Under pressure, Ribéry struggled to control it, but a backheel pass went through and bounced on a defender. Robben burst through the defense, took the ball, jumped over a Mats Hummels tackle, drifted to his left and cut back a shot that beat Roman Weidenfeller.
When Robben went one-on-one with the BVB keeper, scores of Bayern fans had horrible flashbacks. A moment later, the ball rolled very slowly towards an empty goal. Worldwide, Bayern fans jumped up and screamed. A few minutes of energetic and desperate defending were enough to seal the title, sending Robben sliding on his knees, pumping both fists and screaming. The ambitious Dutchman had fulfilled a dream. He also found redemption.
Were you involved in a year-end review in 2013, you had to consider Robben as the best individual player on the team. That "position" was easy to confirm in the two following seasons, with 28 goals in the Bundesliga and four more in the Champions League.
At the time, Robben was at the height of his powers. Everybody in football knew his patterns. He would often run down the right wing and cut inside to shoot, or go lower to pass. Yet, few defenders and keepers could stop him. His speed, instinct and accuracy made the predictable almost irrepressible.
In 2015 and beyond, Robben slowly entered his decline, but he remained a threat and kept producing magic moments. Even in 2018, his old patterns still dazzle. Ask the Benfica defenders what they think of Robben's performance in late November.
A legend
As I write this, Arjen Robben has recorded 267 appearances for Bayern. He scored 98 times in the league and 31 more times in other competitions.
When he joined in 2009, the man was a potential star for the Bavarians. In early 2014, he said: there's no bigger club than FC Bayern. Today, he's a legend to whom we owe enduring memories.
When Arjen Robben walks off the pitch for the last time as a Bayern player, millions of fans will try to fight back tears. Most will lose that battle, and I will be among them.
Thank you, Arjen Robben! You're not gone yet, and I already miss you.
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Over the past few decades the urban park, in all it's varied forms, has emerged as a critical tool in revitalising cities and a way to solve a variety of urban issue: regenerating economic deprived areas, bringing nature to the city, providing recreation, rejuvenating neighbourhoods, creating a place for physical interaction in our digital world and a key ingredient for city sustainability.â¨â¨
Until the mid 1600s urban parks were private; the exclusive domain of wealthy families and royalty. By the mid 1800s urban parks were starting to be seen as a way to serve the public and latter as a remedy to social ills caused by the Industrial Revolution and overcrowding in lower income neighbourhoods. Parks in the Romantic Period (1850 – 1890) were typically large green spaces located at the edge of a city that offered the ideal of the pastoral landscape. These "Pleasure Grounds" allowed for both active and passive – or contemplative—recreation and became playgrounds of the rich given they were too far away for the working class.
Today urban parks are increasingly being created from reclaimed lands in and around cities. Viewed as essential to the well-being of residents and as an effective way promote economic development, they represent a new imaginative era of experimentation.
This photographic narrative offers a timeline of urban parks beginning in 1660, when St. James's Park in London was made available to the public, up to the present day. It illustrates the evolving nature of urban parks over time and the philosophies behind them, reflecting the cultural history and social values of their origin.
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British Columbia is a province made up of diverse geography, including mountain ranges, ocean shores, lakes and rivers, a plains region in the northern interior and a desert region at the province's southern border.
The coastal region along the Pacific Ocean is home to whale watching, vacation cruises and salmon fishing. The southern interior, referred to as the Okanagan Valley, is home to over 150 wineries in a region that unquestionably rivals California's Napa Valley.
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Foreign companies starting in China they know translation services to be extremely valuable. This is because a lot of the time these businesses are not yet fluent in Chinese and they need a helping hand settling into a new country and culture. Through moving to China most companies will lose the business contacts they established e.g in USA and will require a professional translator to aid the meeting of new clients, suppliers and fellow business peers within their industry.
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Nowadays less people than ever learn to speak a second language, perhaps because they think that everyone can communicate in English in other countries. Thanks to this there has been a boost in the demand for Chinese to English translation services during the past twenty years, as companies don't have anyone in their team that can fluently communicate in more than one language. With this kind of situation in mind, a Chinese translation service might just prove to be very handy, particularly if you should find yourself working in China in the future and you don't have the ability to communicate with people in Chinese.
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I may have indicated before – or you probably have picked it up by yourself – that I'm a very spoiled woman. :0)
My husband and I are retired, meaning that we can now decide what we want to do most days. We are so busy now that we honestly can't figure out how we got everything done when we both worked full-time, many times with my husband in another part of the country on a work contract.
I honestly can't imagine being bored. See what I mean? I'm SPOILED.
I have SO many things I want to do each day that I don't have the time or the energy. I also have the wonderful freedom to decide to do NOTHING.
I honestly love my life, moving between online things – friends to chat with, my ArtFire site, my new Etsy site, this blog, plus watching webinars and YouTube to learn new things until my poor head explodes, playing in my art room, working outside in my greenhouse, my flower planters, my veggie garden… reading all kinds of wonderful books, watching TV and movies with my husband, planning and implementing new projects with him, such as, mailbox decorations, stained glass projects, mosaics, and more.
This coming school year, starting in August, we'll be the host parents of Alessandro, a 16-year-old boy from Italy who loves soccer. This will open up a whole new world of attending sports matches, events, shows, and such at the school, meeting the friends he makes and hopefully will invite to our home, going places we don't take time to visit when we're by ourselves, taking him to his friends' homes, cooking a LOT more – and differently… A teenager-centered home after some 25 years.
Happily, we're pretty healthy for our ages, and getting healthier, since we're trying to lose the lard and exercise. We want to feel good enough to enjoy our lives, not be crawling back and forth from doc to doc, feeling lousy and our world becoming smaller due to that.
Today I'm bouncing between some very much needed housework – to errands – to cutting up strawberries – to my art room – to my veggie garden – to weed whacking – to re-reading a loved book – to catching up with friends via email – to talking to our son, who is across the world from us.
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Wow, this past summer month was hectic on one side, but very slow on the other side.
Not much happened. I worked fulltime at a hospital lab, to earn money for my stay abroad. So there was not much time for days out or other stuff.
I visited my parents one weekend and also saw my sister and her husband again. And the other time was mostly filled with cooking, cleaning my room and I started packing the things that I wouldn't need.
I also spent one week offline, as you may have read last week. That was a week with loads of reading. I think there were at least 15 magazines I still had lying around and that I have now finally read…
With all the working July went fast. But on the other hand it went so slow. I'm counting down every day until I'll leave for Stockholm. On one side I'm so excited to go and can't wait to find out what it's like to kind of start my life from scratch. But every day that passed, is one day less to spend with and hug my sweet ferret. Each morning when we wake up we look at each other and sigh… Another day crossed away from our time together.
So, for this month there aren't that many pictures. I promise you, next month there will be many many more!
Crafts: I worked a bit on the scalloped scarf and started a new scarf. This is the one above and is knitted with a nice summery airy pattern.
Books: I finished 'Bagage' by Emily Barr and now started in 'Friday on my Mind' by Nicci French.
Movies/series: I watched Mr. Selfridge, which was a really enjoyable one. And now I'm re-watching The Killing.
Favorite moment: I guess that will be my week offline. The silence and all the time of the world to read and such.
Suckiest moment: hmmm, probably when I had to go to work after a bad night of sleep…


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Alone on top of the train
a cigarette
lit my face like a lantern
rattling above the jungle.
Seen from a distance
I could have been anyone.
I slept or thought I slept.
The train and I were made for each other.
Each the last of a species.
The jungle retired like a sea.
We cut it in half, my train and I.
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To live this way in anticipation.
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Everything is coming to a close. It feels like the last minute of a basketball game when the numbers pass on the screen in a blur just before the final buzzer shrieks in your ears. Except that there is no basketball game, and there is no literal timer... just me and my mind. Twenty-nine days until my house is empty. Nineteen more school days left for me until I have completed high school. Thirty-eight days until I walk the stage at graduation. And 59 days until I find myself an emotional wreck as I leave behind this home for a blazing red and orange desert that will constitute as a "new life" or "new adventure". However one wishes to perceive it. I'll exchange my castles and vineyards for dirt and cacti, but I shouldn't be so harsh, should I? I've visited Arizona many times, and although it isn't my ideal place to live, I know that it's just one stop on a longer journey.
In the Twelve years that I lived in the Western U.S, I've never gotten to see the Grand Canyon, so I will get to do that (that's actually my number one thing to see when we move back). I will also have the freedom and time I have been needing to finally wrap up stories that have been sitting half done for months and even years. I will also finally be able to better acquaint myself with both the publishing industry, and a job ( if I get one ;). I came to Germany knowing that I wouldn't be living here the rest of my life, that one day I would return to America. That day feels so distant in the past now, merely a vague memory of my younger self. I have a whole life to look forward to. After having this experience overseas I know that I will come back one day. If I can, I will live here in Europe again. Whether it be the UK, or France, or here in Germany, I don't mind for I have seen and fallen in love with the wonders of this place. The first of many to come.


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Vib Ribbon is the tale of Vibri (or as many game-sites and import gamers are affectionally calling him, "The Singing Crack Rabbit"). Vibri hops, skips, and jumps his merry way along an infinitely long line--the "Vib Ribbon." Like most people, Vibri finds it easier to keep moving if he's listening to music. But sound causes the fabric of the Vib Ribbon to mold and change its shape, like an oscilloscope gone horribly wrong. This creates obstacles in time with the music that Vibri (and consequently, the player) must avoid.
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What to do when things don't work out.
Safe to say that we spend a lot of energy trying to get ahead, trying to figure out how to get that next gig, create and take advantage of that one opportunity that is going to airlift us to our vision of nirvana.
Let's assume you got the call for the gig of a lifetime! You're elated. Your client loves your work and you're ecstatic. After all of your struggles you breathe a sigh of relief thinking that you are on your way.
Then there is a problem. Something has happened to upset the apple cart and it's not working. Have you spent the same amount of time figuring out an exit strategy as you have trying to get the gig?
Knowing how to successfully end a gig that isn't working is every bit as important, if not more so, than learning how to get the gig.
A couple of things to think about:
If you are feeling uncomfortable and think the end is near chances are your client is way ahead of you., that you are both feeling the same way.
Once you hit that threshold it is important to remember that you have a choice:
You can continue to try to solve the problem. Or, you can acknowledge the problem and accept the fact that you may never be able to satisfy your client.
What do you do then?
A career is not created in one job or opportunity. A career is fashioned as a result of many opportunities over a period of time. So what's really at stake?
Let's say you burn bridges by reacting defensively to criticism or a change of direction. Your client will probably walk away with a sour taste in their mouth.
Let's think about that for a second.
If you go negative then the potential exists for your client to consciously or unconsciously transfer that feeling to someone who may be in a position of hiring you someday in the future. In this case you might get considered for a gig and then lose it without your even knowing that this conversation took place.
Pretty high stakes when you look at it from the perspective of career vs. gig.
Now that you've accepted the fact that the end is in sight what's next?
Your feelings and expectations are no one's responsibility but your own. Not your client, your significant other or your friends and family.
Take the high road. Admit that the situation isn't working and be courageous enough to bring the question up (there are many, many ways of doing this).
Many times we are in relationships that aren't working and our fear prevents us from acknowledging the problem.
When this happens professionally it's time to take the high road and be the adult by addressing the issue head on. The fact is: no matter how hard you try to deny it, the problem will still be in the room.
How to do THAT?
If it comes time to bail out then deal with your emotions first before you address the issue with your client. This type of conversation has to take place from a neutral, unemotional place. If you process your emotions first you can let the sting and disappointment pass right through you. This will enable you to be emotionally detached (by removing your ego) during a difficult conversation.
This is hugely important.
If you are emotionally detached then you can focus your energy on being empathetic, even sympathetic, to the emotions of your client thus, solving their problem while solving your own at the same time.
And what is the benefit of this?
If you are gracious and classy about ending a relationship you don't have to worry about the inadvertent, damning glance or being slammed by your client to anyone else in the future.
At the end of the day the media business is very, very small.
And, even if you are right is the need to be right worth more than setting yourself up for a career.
What have you lost in the end?
We are all humans. We all make mistakes. We all have problems we struggle to deal with. A little compassion, empathy and understanding goes a long, long way.


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Have you ever felt that even the most powerful weed strains do not make you feel high enough? If your answer is "yes," do not search for spicy feelings in harder drugs or a big dose of alcohol! This problem is familiar to regular consumers and sometimes to the novice smokers that have not traveled to the Stoned Age yet. But somehow, every marijuana user finds his own path to nirvana. So, these are four simple life-hacks that will help you reach incredible highs during smoking sessions.
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What music do you prepare for romantic dates with your girlfriend? You probably choose soft jazz, lounge, or her favorite hits of Justin Timberlake. But the meeting with Mary Jane also requires a very special atmosphere. Experienced smokers recommend to download the immortal reggae hits or trance tracks. This music helps turn off your bad thoughts and concentrate on the smoking session.
Lifehack #2: Choose the right background
In childhood, you definitely saw colorful holographic pictures—fractals. Now, you can also use their benefits. Download the application with fractals on your PC or iPhone and look at them after a couple of inhales. Regular smokers with great imagination say that this trick allows you to experience amazing feelings, especially in the mixture with appropriate soundtracks.
Lifehack #3: Do not forget to clean your pot tools
A bong full of resin and residue can spoil your whole experience even with the most qualitative weed. So, if your favorite bong or pipe is dirty, do not put off washing it. Use alcohol for dissolving and salt for polishing. After that, do not forget about careful rinsing and airing to remove alcohol evaporation.
If you are too lazy to clean your smoking devices, it would be a brilliant idea to craft a new pipe or a bong from improvised materials. It can be a bottle, an orange, an apple, or even a watermelon. Nice fruity fragrance is also guaranteed. You can also find some inspiration on the Net. There are many instructions on how to make your own bong there.
Lifehack #4: Do not forget about munchies
Unfortunately, that crazy hunger after smoking is not a myth. So try to buy some light and delicious snacks before the fun begins. It is also a great idea to have plenty of chilly drinks in the fridge. That crazy thirst after enjoying a joint is also not a myth.
Now you know how to increase your high effect without spending money on rare weed strains. Use your creativity and do not hesitate to experiment!


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The diving knife is must-have gear for all those "just-in-case" dreaded situations. If you are a newbie, it is good to have your best diving knife to help you in emergency situation beneath the waves. And, even if you are a professional diver, you will need a good dive knife to slice through rope, vegetation, lines and other marine stuff that entangles around your leg or arm.
When underwaters, you cannot ask for help, and it will be hard for your fellow diver to recognize your situation as it is quite dark around. Keeping that in mind, it is always a smart move to keep yourself geared up to rescue yourself.
Now, there is a wide range of dive knife models rushing through the market. Which one to choose?
This guide has been put together to help you find your best diving knife for 2018. Let's get to it.
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Aqua Lung Argonaut Diving Knife - Best Diving Knives
Spyderco Atlantic Salt Knife Best Foldable Diving Knife
Promate Scuba Dive Knife
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PROMATE Barracuda Knife
Atomic Aquatics Ti6 Dive Knife
First up in the line is this Argonaut Dive Knife made by a high-ranking brand viz. Aqua Lung. Designed as one of the best diving knives amongst its competitors, Argonaut outshines in its toughness and performance. It has been uniquely crafted with the approval of "world's eminent maritime commandos."
Argonaut has been shaped from 4 mm thick single-piece of Titanium, and this is just the kind of knife every diver needs to wedge throughout the adventures. Titanium makes it light, durable and rust-proof.
The handle is wrapped, twice, with a 5 mm Nylon parachute cord (7 feet long) to offer excellent grip when underwaters. If you wish, you can rewrap it as you'd like in your style. The wrapping starts ½" from the hilt so that there's a spot left for the forefinger grip.
The 2mm thick sheath provided is made from hard Kydex (just as in firearm holsters) and is heated & thermoformed to hold the knife snugly, but also allows easy drawing when pulled.
The blade features both serrated as well as smooth edges, which is just sheer badass.
Argonaut has Spartan as well as Blunt Tip shape options for the blade. The Spartan configuration is the best one in the market, especially for spearfishing. If you seek more utility, Argonaut's "Blunt" with a blunt chisel-like the tip is also optimal.
Both Blunt tip and Spartan tip blades come with rounded die-cut serrations on one side to avoid snags on the rope.
Apart from this, there are several options for mounting as well.
The metal is treated with black EDP coating for enhanced durability, then was sharpened and laser etched with "Aqua Lung" logo. At the butt of the handle, there's a sharp tactical tool that can be used for crushing, braking, and hammering.
Customers have found Aqua Lung Argonaut to be one of the fiercest and best diving knife amongst its competitors. It is well-built, sharp and highly functional, say divers. As it features Titanium construction, the knife is absolutely free from rust.
The only complaint about Argonaut is that you might lose the knife while diving, as the sheath, does not lock the knife. But other customers have stated that the sheath holds it pretty tightly.
If you are looking for a high-grade, robust and ergonomically designed knife, Aqua Lung Argonaut is the best diving knife you could ever have. Even though a little pricey, the knife in itself is very sharp and features quality construction.
Titanium construction is what makes it so durable and corrosion-free. Also, the serrated edge and a smooth edge featured on both sides are sharp and sheer.
Spyderco Atlantic Salt Knife is the best folding scuba diving knife in the market if that's what you prefer. It breaks through the stereotype and comes out as a modern scuba diving knife with its H1 steel construction. Most of the diving knives in the market are made from titanium, but Spyderco gives a little weight underwater with its sleek steel body.
One downside of folding knives is that they do not stay put. But, that won't be the case with Spyderco Atlantic.
The 3.5" of the blade features a 14 mm round eyelet with which you can snap the knife open one-handedly. And, the stern back lock mechanism along with David Boye Dent makes sure to keep the blade locked-up real nice!
The matrix of the metal has been reinforced with nitrogen, so that it holds its sharp edge, does not rust and strengthens with each use. Even though made from steel, Spyderco is completely impervious to corrosion.
If you look closely, the waffle-like pattern on the handle provides tremendously safe grip, even with diving gloves on. Not to mention, the black nylon handle is injection-molded and is further reinforced with fiberglass for added longevity.
One thing that makes Spyderco Atlantic Salt Knife different from all the other knives is that it comes with SpyderEdge blade (a hollow-ground serrated edge) and no line cutter. A perfect knife to slice through webbing and ropes.
For ease of carrying (tip-up, left or right-side), there's a black titanium pocket clip provided as well.
Commercial divers have found Spyderco Atlantic Salt to be the best diving knife in performance as well as durability. It is sharp, does not rust at all, and the texture on the handle almost makes it free from abrasion, say, users.
One disadvantage of using serrated blade is that it is difficult to sharpen. But customers rave about how easy it is to sharpen Spyderco Atlantic. Spyderco offers free sharpening on their products for a lifetime; you have to pay minimal shipping charges. That's pretty hassle-free!
Apart from that, customers state that the tip is blunted, which makes it safe to use for extraction and rescue, especially in slippery conditions.
The new Spyderco Salt Knife is made of H-1 steel, which stands up to its claim. It is extremely sharp and is not prone to rust. With just a flick of the thumb, the knife opens up to about 8.5", even with 5 mm thick diving gloves or wet hands. How cool is that?
The waffle grip is strong and secure, the handle offers great control, and the serrated edge is razor sharp. All in all, it is one of the best scuba diving knives, if "foldable" feature is what you seek!
Promate Snorkel Knife is virtually the most low-maintenance scuba diving knife you will ever have. First off, the Snorkel Scuba Dive Knife by Promate comes in 2 versions. One with a sharp tip which is ideal for stabbing, poking, digging. Whereas the safer option of the blunt tip is perfect for less aggressive divers, who don't anticipate much action underwaters.
The blade is shaped with a standard line cutter as well as a serrated edge. The blade is about 4 ⅜" long, which is just the right size.
On the butt of the handle, there's a titanium nub provided to be used as a tank knocker and get your dive partner's attention. The nub is reinforced into a smooth ergonomically-designed rubber handle that gives excellent and most comfortable grip without much slip.
What makes it exciting is that you get to choose one from an array of vibrant colors.
Titanium rust-proof blade excels in strength but demands timely sharpening.
For Promate Snorkel Knife, you don't have to pay more than $55. It is one of the best-selling knives in the market. For this price, you also get a sheath with an adjustable buckle strap to virtually carry it anywhere you'd like and fits most leg sizes.
Customers seem to like the Promate Snorkel all-action Knife. The premium quality blade is sharp, the rubber handle is easy-to-grip, and the titanium nub on the bottom adds to its versatility, say customers.
However, customers have complained about how the rubber might not last more than a couple of years. And, the locking buckle strap system seems to be loose, which is why the knife makes noise when stored in the sheath.
With a titanium blade, Promate Snorkel Knife is quite sleek, sharp and strong, even when roughly used.
Featuring titanium body, this knife will be much lighter than other steel knives when under water. Another key point, the knife is fairly resistant to rust. To provide you with more variety, Promate offers this knife in both sharp as well as blunt tip models.
If reasonable price yet high-end scuba diving knife is what you are looking for, have a look at this Promate Barracuda Knife. Just like Promate Snorkel knife mentioned above, this Barracuda model also features a line cutter, a sharp tip, a flat blade and a serrated blade.
As compared to above Promate model, the handle on this Barracuda is far thicker and more ergonomic.
You can easily disassemble this knife for thorough cleaning and maintenance. The stainless steel blade here has an extra thickness, and Barracuda is one of the sharpest knives on this list.
All the materials used to build this knife are of high-quality and feature a matte finish. When you mount the Barracuda on your ankle, there will be no unnecessary glinting or shine on this knife to attract dangerous predators underwater.
The handle is ergonomically designed to be comfortable with right grooves. The blade on Barracuda is made from 304 stainless steel. Moreover, there's also a stainless steel hammer on the bottom that adds to its functionality.
With Barracuda knife, you will get a quick-release adjustable strap system and a sheath for secure storage.
Promate offers you eight different color options in Barracuda model to pick from.
Customers have loved how low-priced Promate Barracuda is, yet does not disappoint you. It is hands-down one of the best diving knife packed with incredible features, say users.
Divers have appreciated the serrated and flat edge razor-sharp blade that works remarkably well during diving adventures. Some users have also liked how Barracuda snugly locks into the sheath with the help of a friction lock.
The Promate Barracuda diving knife is one of the most affordable and sharp-edged swords on this list. At this price, you get stainless steel construction along with flat as well as serrated edges to serve all cutting needs.
What makes it unique from other knives is that you can completely disassemble the knife to make it's cleaning a breeze! Besides, the hammer feature provided on the Barracuda is just cream of the crop.
Atomic has achieved notable popularity due to its Aquatics Ti6 knife model. It has bagged-in several positive reviews in just a short period. No doubt, by the looks of it, the Ti6 is a well-made knife that won't fail to charm you with its performance!
The 4 inches of titanium knife comes with a heavily serrated edge, a smooth edge as well as a large line cutting notch for versatile use. The handle on the knife is precisely grooved to offer firm and secure grip.
For hassle-free cleaning and maintenance, you can unscrew the titanium pommel, and the knife can be fully disassembled.
When not in use, you can lock up the knife in the lightweight sheath provided. The sheath has a push-button release and quick-adjust straps for the convenience of use. You can mount this sheath onto a BC strap or on your calf as well.
Weighing just about 4 ounces, the Ti6 is a pretty robust full-sized knife but is not ideal for heavy-duty cutting applications.
This knife is made available in blunt as well as sharp tip blade options. Seeing its functionality, Ti6 will work ideally for new as well as advanced divers.
Divers have found Atomic Aquatics Ti6 to be well-designed and of good quality. Nothing feels cheap here. Ti6 is a perfect tool for line cutting and piercing purposes. Apart from this, customers have loved how its quick release feature works flawlessly. The sheath and straps are snug and secure as well.
Atomic Aquatics Scuba Diving knife is fairly resistant to corrosion and features a full tang titanium blade. It comes with two types of blade styles: Sharp and Blunt. Use your discretion and choose any one of these. Both the styles come with a serrated edge, a smooth edge and a line cutting notch for multi-purpose use.
If you don't want a large-sized knife but also don't want a tiny knife, this 4" of Aquatics Ti6 is just a perfect option for you.
Unlike a regular knife, dive knife is supposed to be versatile and work great underwater, even when the diver's hands are wet or while they're wearing thick gloves. Which is why you need to consider following factors before making your final decision on the purchase:
The durability of your scuba diving knife considerably depends on the type of material used to forge its blade.
Generally, titanium and stainless steel materials are used to shape diving knives, because of their high ability to fight corrosion.
Titanium dive knives are known to be 100% rust-proof. This is because titanium is free from carbon needed for oxidation.
Due to this sole reason, titanium knives demand little-to-no maintenance. Besides, they are lighter, stronger and holds its edge well as compared to stainless steel knives.
Seeing all these capabilities, you will find that titanium dive knives are highly priced in the market.
On the downside, titanium might be a little hard to sharpen than stainless steel.
Stainless steel is known to rust at a slower rate as compared to steel. Diving knives constructed from stainless steel require simple maintenance process. After each dive, you need to wash your knife with freshwater and let it dry completely. Only when dry, you can store it in its sheath.
Stainless steel knives come with 300s or 400s series alloys. What is that exactly? Lower the series number; greater will be its rust resistance.
By that logic, the 300 series is more resistant against rust as compared to the 400 series. But one disadvantage of 300s alloys is that they do not hold their edge well.
As compared to titanium, stainless steel tends to erode to some extent, solely because of their carbon content.
The latest material used for diving knives nowadays is ceramic, which is corrosion- resistant and extremely sharp. But, because ceramic is not as flexible as metal, its usability is only limited to line cutters.
So if you're looking for an affordable and rust-proof line cutter knife, go for ceramic blade material.
If you are just a beginner, a compact dive knife with 2" or 3" of blade size will be enough for you. It will effortlessly fit anywhere and will be useful in cutting through sticky hurdles or nets. While choosing a small knife, make sure the handle is long enough for proper grip and control.
For tough jobs, the majority of divers will opt for 4" or 5" of blade size that offers good leverage, high strength, and extreme sharpness.
Extremely long knives (more than 6") might limit its mobility, especially while scuba diving. So, they are not recommended.
Most of the scuba diving knives will feature either a straight front edge, a serrated edge or both.
While underwaters, you would want to strap your knife onto your leg or arm. But, such placement is more likely to get entangled with something underwaters. Most popular placement option nowadays amongst divers is on the BCDs. This way you won't lose your knife, and it will be much easier to reach.
You can even mount it on your dive belt. The condition is that it should feel comfortable and must be within easy reach.
Almost all of the diving knives come with a sheath. Just make sure you choose the one that allows easy withdrawal, holds the knife tightly and does not feel cheap. If the knife fits loosely or falls off the sheath, it can create a problem while diving.
Now talking about the strap system, some sheath has a strap-buckle system included, whereas others don't. Look for the strap system that is made from double-stitched nylon for high durability.
The Best diving knife is the one that features a metal handle butt (either titanium or Stainless steel) to be used as a hammer or a knocker to grab your fellow diver's attention.
A line cutter notch (it's like a small sharp groove) in the knife which allows you to hook a fishing line and cut it smoothly. Try to look for a knife with this line cutter feature, it's certainly worth it and will help you a great deal in rescue situations.
Blackened blade and matte knife parts are a must if you don't want to grab unnecessary attention from the predators of marine life.
Shiny and glistening knives might both scare away as well as attract marine life creatures.
The handle needs to be ergonomically designed to promote strong, secure and comfortable grip. You don't want a knife that's slippery to handle, especially beneath the waves.
The Best diving knife might have a built-in fixed blade or a foldable blade. Which one to choose?
If you decide to buy a stainless steel knife, make sure it allows complete disassembling for easy cleaning. That's because, SS knives are prone to accumulate rust in edges, corners and the area where the handle meets the blade.
Often, you might not even notice, but rust tends to grow underneath the handle, thereby weakening the blade. You might be under the impression that your knife is in good condition, whereas in reality, it might break anytime.
Make sure you follow these steps and your knife might hold its edge well and last longer.
It depends on your preference. Each material has its pros and cons. Both titanium and stainless steel are highly resistant against corrosion, which is a "must-have" feature for scuba diving knife as it will remain underwater in a salty environment for hours.
If you're worried about the heavy weight of the knife or its maintenance, opt for a titanium blade model.
It depends on how you are going to use the diving knife.
Even if you are a recreational diver or are new to diving, you still got to have a reliable and good diving knife. When scuba diving, you need to carry every essential gear as a precaution. And, dive knife is one of it.
Almost all of the dives are performed in salt water, which is why you need to have a knife that's corrosion-resistant.
When under waters, your mobility is pretty limited. And so, you need to have a knife that performs its task precisely and not worsens your condition. Selecting your best diving knife will facilitate you in emergency rescue situations.
Out of all the models that we've reviewed, we would conclude that Aqua Lung Argonaut is the best diving knife so far. Why? Because it is made from 4 mm thick titanium which is missing in all the other models.
Not to mention, its black EDP coating, 7' long parachute cord wrapping, thick aircraft-grade Kydex sheath and serrated/straight edges tremendously add to its functionality.


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Pebble Time Round
Pebble Time Round
ProsAttractive, classic design. Always-on screen. Comfortable leather wristband. User-friendly interface.
ConsExpensive. Lackluster battery life. Thick bezel. Compatibility issues with apps and watch faces from previous Pebbles.
Bottom LineThe Pebble Time Round is the company's most attractive smartwatch yet, but the loss of app compatibility, battery life, and watch faces means it's hip to stay square.
Spec Data: Pebble Time Round
- Battery Life:
- 2 days
- Display SIze:
- 1 inch
- Fitness Features:
- Accelerometer
- Phone Call Capacity:
- No
- Phone OS Compatibility:
- Android
- iOS
- Weight:
- 1.12 oz


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I can only imagine why we have never heard of this before - it is a well kept secret. Did you know that you can use regular popping corn and a brown paper bag to make popcorn in your microwave? No oil or butter?
Just throw a handful of popcorn in the little brown lunch bag, fold over the top a couple times, place in microwave and turn on for about 2 or 2 1/2 minutes. Then stand by and listen, when the popping slows down, turn it off. In just a couple minutes, you will have freshly popped popcorn with no oil or butter! Then you can season it however you like (I personally like Cajun Seasoning on mine) and enjoy! So simple, so quick, so healthy! It is my favorite snack!
Oh, and make sure you reuse the brown paper bag over and over, unless (this happens occasionally) you get a tear from a particularly violent popcorn:-).
Monday, January 21, 2008
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For today's project, I'm playing along with Paper Player's Tic Tac Toe challenge. I thought it would be a good opportunity to use my favorite sequins, the Iridescent Assortment. They are beautiful, shiny, pastel colors in varying sizes.
I chose the right, row, down: green-any embossing-sequins/glitter.
To go with my glittery sequins, I chose a piece of shimmery, Mint Macaron, Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper. I trimmed it to size, and bordered it with Soft Sea Foam cardstock. Then, I cut the word "Christmas " from the Merry Christmas die set, and glued it at an angle on the DSP. Isn't it pretty in Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper? You'll find the word "Christmas" in the Merry Christmas die set.
The two sprigs (duplicated in the DSP) were cut with a Frosted Bouquet die; one in Soft Sea Foam, and the other in Mint Macaron.
The card base is Thick Whisper White cardstock with a layer of regular weight Whisper White, embossed by the Woodland embossing folder.
The word "Merry" is in the Merry Christmas to All stamp set, which I stamped in Mint Macaron ink on Whisper White cardstock. I cut it with a label die in the Merry Christmas die set. The two sets can be ordered in a bundle, which gives you a 10% savings.
Last, but not least, I placed just six beautiful sequins. I know, it looks like more, because they are spilled in the background. They are so pretty, I couldn't help myself!
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