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Our raison d'être
We are a team of well-experienced professionals deeply passionate about international shipping, trade and development.
The founders bring solid professional track record in Newbuildings, Sale & Purchase, Projects, Finance and Trade deals; academic background in world-leading universities; cross-industry, global intelligence and network; and exceptional commercial, technical and negotiation skills.
We share common values at work such as devotion to excellence, uncompromising ethics, and dedication to teamwork and creativity.
We genuinely care for the society, the shipping industry, our clients and each other.
We hereby actualize our vision to create a modern, entrepreneurial ship brokerage firm, a motivated and meritocratic organization, which will deliver augmented, interdisciplinary, value-added ship brokerage services. We aspire to provide innovative capital and deal-flow brokerage solutions toward efficient, sustainable, profitable shipping ventures which will result in market-leading returns to our clients.
Our motto is: "Vision with Execution".
We look forward to your support to Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc. committing that Xclusiv will reciprocate and will remain dedicated to embracing positive change to our industry.
Who we are
Xclusiv takes pride in the talent and skills of its team.
We are an eclectic team of professionals with proven professional track record, best-of-class academic background, exceptional skills, global network, long-lasting business and forward-looking outlook.
Our core Newbuildings/S&P department is staffed with experienced individuals who previously held directorship positions in other ship brokerage firms. We have concluded newbuilding contracting at shipyards in Japan, S. Korea and China, while we also enjoy a long reference list of S&P deals with reputable clientele from across the globe. In addition, the team has substantial work experience in retrofitting/upgrading brokerage services. Certain founding partners also have a strong track record in M&A and money markets having participated in over 70 M&As and raised well over $1 billion of capital in their careers. The niche expertise of our team includes Valuations, R&D, Investor Relations, trading, finance, and managerial positions including President/CEO positions in companies with over €50million turnover. Apart from strong commercial background and expertise, the majority of the team has deep technical background having worked for technical consultancies and classification societies.
All founding members are educated (with a Master's degree at a minimum including a PhD) at world-leading universities such as Stanford, MIT, Berkeley, Wharton, NTUA, UCL, Buckingham, Cass, Southampton, U of Athens. The team holds degrees in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Shipping Trade & Finance, Supply Chain Management, Management Science, etc.
We prioritize ethos, passion, empathy, quick thinking, cross cultural communication, negotiation and leadership skills. We are able to resolve complex problems and create advanced solutions to our clients' requirements.
The founding team having lived/worked in over 10 countries and having concluded business in several additional countries enjoys a truly global network. This network is augmented by a number of strategic partnerships in the United States and the Far East.
The team includes the President of the Hellenic Shipbroking Association, one of the world's largest communities in our profession. Moreover, the founding team includes and extends the heritage of one of the oldest-established, multi-generational shipbroking firms, one acting continuously in shipbroking since 1893. We aspire to surround this legacy with a coherent team of progressive thinking and outstanding professionals.
Our Assets Division, the cornerstone of our organization, is well qualified with its core founding members having previously served as Directors of Newbuildings / Sale & Purchase desks. The Assets team is comprised of exceptionally educated professionals who have concluded a far-reaching number of Sale and Purchase transactions across all segments and geographies of the shipping industry.
This is a dynamic, swiftly-evolving field of business requiring accurate and up-to-date information, strong understanding of the market and its dynamics along with the idiosyncrasies of each deal. Moreover, within the Assets team we have developed an in-depth understanding and benchmarking of the underlying assets, i.e., the Vessels, both from a commercial and technical standpoint, in order to provide you with a complete service.
We have established an international network of long-lasting business relationships with reputable principals around the world, strategic partners and business associates, developed and cemented on mutual trust and our definite determination and ability to create value.
We constantly travel around the globe and enjoy close business relationships with major, world-class shipbuilders and trading houses in Japan, S. Korea, China and Europe where our Newbuildings / Projects team has previously contracted and successfully delivered quality new building Vessels to reputable international principals. We provide accurate, updated and complete guidance to our clients all along the Project's process. These services include the selection, benchmarking and optimization of ship designs; the negotiating and securing of the finest and most scarce newbuilding slots; and our clients' full support from the initial stages of structuring a shipbuilding contract and enhancement of the specifications (even with no extra cost items) all the way through construction and up to (and after) the successful delivery of the Project.
In addition, we have developed in-house techno-economical solutions for the retrofitting, upgrading of Vessels in operation in light of the latest regulatory and commercial requirements.
The finance department has strong track record in the Mergers & Acquisitions and money markets having participated in over 70 M&As and raised well over $1 billion of capital in their careers. We have a growing network across asset-backed financiers, leasing houses, investment banks, funds, family offices, etc. Thus, we can assist with providing access to financing solutions that are tailor-made to our clients' needs. Our experts will listen, comprehend and respond to the case-specific requirements of your business and guide you towards a pragmatic solution for either new projects or your existing fleet.
Our trade experts have concluded a significant number of trade transactions related to the shipping industry around the globe. These deals principally regard the underlying bulk dry or wet or containerized commodities that are carried via international shipping. We can assist both in the actual facilitation in the buying and selling of such commodities as well as the transportation and the financing of such trades.
All of our abovementioned services are blended with market intelligence in order to optimally serve our customers, but we also serve as an ad-hoc research consultancy to your specific enquiries. Several of our founding partners have significant track record in R&D having conducted research in academia, leading multinational corporations and having published their works in peer-reviewed journals and prestigious international conferences. Highly-cited previous research of our team members regards marine decision making under uncertainly including the timing of shipping investments, buy-low-sell-high strategies, etc.
The team founders also have solid experience on Valuations having led for several years Valuations departments and having been early entrants in Valuations-related consultancy services in the Greek shipping market.
342 Kifissias Avenue, Neo Psychiko
15451 Athens
Tel: +30 210 67 10 222
Sale & Purchase: [email protected]
Projects: [email protected]
Key Contacts
Xclusiv Shipbrokers Inc.
342 Kifissias Avenue
Neo Psychiko
15451 Athens


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The two teas from DAVIDsTEA I tried earlier were really something, so I've got high hopes for this Super Ginger blend. This is a mix of ginger root, black pepper, white pepper, pink peppercorns, and stevia for sweetness. Let's give it a shot!
Whew…this is not "super" at all. I was expecting something nice and spicy, but this didn't even give me a tingle! This is very weak in terms of flavor, although the ginger was nice and warming. This just did not deliver for me. Your mileage may vary.

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Some sun, some pots and some sea.
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Home from hols.
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More shadows.
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Back home.
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All packed up.
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Some more injokes can be made out in the data file pertaining to this starship. The captain of the ship is identified as Capt. Douglas Adams. The registry of the ship is NCC-42. The message was sent by "Dent Arthur Dent", from the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation. The rest of the text is either illegible or filler text that also appears in other messages in this sequence of files. --Jörg (talk) 17:13, July 27, 2012 (UTC)
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- Line 1: TO: CAPT DOUGLAS ADAMS
- Line 2: USS HEART OF GOLD NCC-42
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- Line 4: FROM: DENT ARTHUR DENT
- Line 5: SIRIUS CYBERNETICS CORPORATION
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- Line 7: SUBJECT: SURVEY OF SECTOR 500/32450
- Line 8: (Space)
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- Line 15: THIS REQUEST HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY FLEET TACTICAL COMMAND AND IS FOR DIPLOMATIC REASONS
- Line 16: RELATING TO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE ANTICAN GOVERNMENT. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THIS
- Line 17: MESSAGE THROUGH SUBSPACE COM NET SECURITY MODE 045, CODE 100 ALPHA.
Oh Come On... Edit
Are we going to start saying automobiles were standard auxiliary craft aboard starships too? SUVs can be seen parked in some MSD's of ships. This is just ridiculous. NCC-42... 22.214.171.124 05:36, May 7, 2014 (UTC)
- Well... --Pseudohuman (talk) 06:13, May 7, 2014 (UTC)
The Argo is not an SUV. 22.214.171.124 08:25, May 7, 2014 (UTC)
- No, but it is a ground vehicle, so it is not unreasonable that a starship would carry ground vehicles. As long as something appeared in one of these sources it can have an article. BTW, if you want to sign with a username, please register it, or log in if you have already; merely typing a name does nothing to identify you as any user can type it. 31dot (talk) 08:53, May 7, 2014 (UTC)
Reverted vandalismEdit
Vandalism to this article by anonymous user 184.108.40.206 was reverted, apparently this user fancies the idea of writing a different history of this vessel than that which was described by the brief info given in the canon source.
this article should maintain facts only from the canon source. revising the history of the ship to fit another interpretation of its registry is not allowed. -- Captain MKB 20:42, January 27, 2015 (UTC)


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03 Oct 2016
Jeep® Brand is ready for the 'Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France 2016'
- The Jeep® brand upholds its leading role on the surfing scene and is partner of the French events of the World Surf League Men's and Women's Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour (CT).
- The iconic Wrangler and the small SUV Renegade available for on-site shuttle services and test drives.
The Jeep® brand is proud to be by the side of the WSL surfers during the upcoming Quiksilver and Roxy Pro France, the French surfing competitions of the prestigious World Surf League Men's and Women's Samsung Galaxy Championship Tour (CT), that will take place in Hossegor from October 4 - 15.
The partnership with the World Surf League (WSL) - a global agreement that sees the legendary American SUV brand as the WSL's exclusive automotive Global Partner for the second year running - represents a unique opportunity for the brand to let the general public know its affinity with this sport and discover the entire range of the most highly awarded SUVs.
Indeed, surfing embodies the Jeep brand's core values with the spirit of freedom, passion and adventure that distinguish all models of the Jeep range. Both the Jeep brand and the WSL share a common purpose of being perfectly at one with the environment and with nature, and the desire to go beyond the limits to live a unique experience. This is the fascination of surfing, which is not just a demanding and dynamic sport which pushes the borders of what is possible, but a distinctive lifestyle shared by all surfers, as well as Jeep owners and fans, who are always ready to follow the adventurous spirit, have fun with their cars and are not afraid to tackle the most extreme and hostile terrains in the same way surfers challenge the forces of the sea.
During the surfing competitions in Hossegor, an exclusive shuttle service involving the iconic Jeep Wrangler and the compact SUV Jeep Renegade will be offered to the WSL athletes, while the "Jeep Lounge" will be the place where visitors and fans can book a test drive with both SUVs and gather information on the entire Jeep range.
To further enhance the strong affinity with surfing, the public in Hossegor will be able to take part in "Jeep Ride", the game available through the Jeep-people platform at www.jeep-people.com. Featuring 3D graphics and technology, Jeep Ride involves players in a unique adventure on board Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Renegade and the legendary Willys MB model in the attempt to test their driving ability and win a once in a lifetime trip to Hawaii to attend the last stage of the WSL Championship Tour (Billabong Pipe Masters, December 8-20, Oahu).
During the French events, Jeep Ride will add the real experience to the digital one. Indeed, the contest will be transferred into the 'real world' on a special course that will be set up to recreate the same locations found in the game. Guests interested in testing their driving skills will be invited to take part in the Jeep Ride experience.
At the Jeep Lounge, guests and Jeep enthusiasts will also be able to interact with the Jeep Ride Booth: standing in front of a special 'Box', they will be able to take a picture and print it instantaneously or share it with their friends on the major social channels.
A special signing session will be organized during the French events, and it will be the occasion for all surfing fans to meet the world-class surfers and Jeep Ambassadors, Filipe Toledo and Roberto D'Amico.
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There are so many cool features that cars offer nowadays. Check out these
Luxury in a car might not be necessary. But that doesn't mean they don't serve a purpose! High end vehicles that have power and comfort will top selling charts time and time again, because they are responsible for valuable comfort and exclusive aspects within the industry. They also help to show what is possible and the directions that carmakers can take to make the finest vehicles.
These features used to be a preserved for high-end models before trickling down to all sorts of cars. While we may have to wait longer for bespoke oak veneers and lambswool carpets to be available in budget car, there has been a steady increase of high end features in basic models. For example, the Peugeot 3008 SUV has a driver's seat that will provide massages. Many more extravagant features are frequented too.
Luxury cars also share something else in common with their economy cousins; there are those that have significant power while others also have relatively cheap diesel engines. The technologies behind fuel economy and savings are frequently allocated better by carmakers. Here are must have features and the luxury cars they are already available in.
Mercedes S-Class Saloon
Mercedes S-class has some textbook examples of a flagship car model. For decades many cars have tried to beat it, but nothing has come close. Even the famed Audi A8 as well as the BMW 7 series have to compete for the top position. The S-Class has continually generated must have technology that we have come to know and enjoy amongst multiple vehicles. Comfort, prestige and heritage are the words that come to mind when you think of the Mercedes S-Class. This model is best known for its impeccable comfort and refinement. At 70mph, you can't hear the engine or the wind rushing past. You might hear some tiny noise but otherwise it is so quiet that you can whisper to passengers in your car. You can also opt for temperature sensitive functions of seats accompanied by massaging capabilities. There are flat screens for watching TV, accessing internet and a Wi-Fi hotspot to boot. Along with these luxuries comes an incredibly comfortable suspension setup that shelters you from bumps or unevenness in the road. Only the Rolls-Royce Ghost can match the S-class for comfort.
The BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 series proves that luxury can be rewarding and comfortable to enjoy. The car offers plenty of entertainment but not while compromising comfort. The aim is clearly to dethrone the Mercedes S-Class from its lofty perch. The BMW 7 series has an incredibly pliant ride, with tactile interior technology. Top-quality materials and a stunning design put this car in a class of its own.
The BMW 7 series is so quiet that you can hear something as little as a pin dropping. The car has an incredibly soft ride, vivid design in the cabin and aesthetic materials that are incredibly comfort oriented. You can choose to have a standard rear bench seat but those that want full first-class experience may opt for two individual seats that have full massaging functions. The BMW 7 series is one of the most quiet and accomplished motorway cars you can buy today. It gives the Mercedes S-class series a good run for its money.
Range Rover SUV
This car has been the preserve of wealthy owners especially members of the British royal family. But the latest generation has a wider appeal given its improved features and conformability. The Range Rover has one of the very quietest interior in the business.
It also has high seats to give you a panoramic view of the road. The seats are extremely comfortable and there is a massage function in addition to heating and cooling capabilities. Screens can be fitted to the headrests to give you a comfortable ride.
You can specify the smart dual view system that allows the driver and front-seat passenger to see two different things on one screen. The driver can focus on the sat navigation while the passenger watches a movie. The Ranger Rover also has a smart drive pack that has driver condition monitor to raise the alarm if the driver is showing signs of fatigue. It also has a blind-spot which automatically limits the speed.
Audi A8 saloon
The Audi A8 takes luxury to a whole new level. This flagship Audi model has gone the whole way with a beautiful interior that has temperature-controlled seats is double glazed.
Bentley Bentayga
If you are looking for a comfortable interior within a five-seat SUV then this is the vehicle that you should get. You can select multiple variations of the trim and upholstery that suits your taste. A wealthy family that wants something spacious or luxurious will find lots of comfort in a Bentayga. It has the ambience and spaciousness of flying first class. It has an event seat that comes as an added advantage, you can slide it out to provide space for two adults to sit under the tailgate. However, many people may not use it regularly because it takes up a lot of boot space.
The Jaguar XJ saloon
The Jaguar XJ strikes a fine balance between ride comfort and driver control as well as involvement. Being in an XJ is a very pleasant experience. For those who like to be driven rather than to drive, opt to for a version of the car with privacy glass. The long-wheelbase versions are fitted with a rear seat pack that has kit such as footrests, televisions screens and business tables.
The Rolls Royce Ghost
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Some historic moments are short and sweet. That was the case last Friday with a call the White House organized on common ground in the abortion conflict. In a never before attempted event, the Obama administration merged dozens of leaders from the pro-choice and pro-life movements onto one conference call line and, wisely, muted us.
The team to which Obama has assigned the task of shaping a civil discussion and exploring common cause within the abortion conflict enthusiastically laid out a profoundly sensible plan forward. Melody Barnes, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy, kicked off the call explaining that their goal is not to change minds on the dug-in issue of abortion. Rather, she explained, the intent is to focus on the areas in which, theoretically, both sides share a common interest. And there are many: preventing unintended pregnancy (including teen pregnancy), reducing the need for abortion, strengthening supports for struggling families with wanted pregnancies, making adoption an option as accessible as any other, and saving lives by improving maternal and child health.
Barnes introduced the team that will help recruit people to the common cause: Tina Tchen, Executive Director of the Council on Women and Girls (she is also Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Public Liaison at the White House) and Rev. Joshua DuBois, Executive Director of the Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Tchen explained that they would take the next few months to meet with leaders on both sides to discuss various common ground proposals and to gather new ones. They will focus on projects that can be funded in the 2011 budget, as well as legislation and grassroots efforts that could be duplicated elsewhere.
The 15-minute call concluded with Barnes explaining that the President believes in common ground. This is the post-rant and, supposedly, post-culture war president. Common ground has become his way of framing his approach, a fundamentally optimistic view that if people of goodwill come together they can find ways to work together. Only the future will tell if that will be. But clearly the eminently rational Obama is betting that if reasonable people use reason they can get somewhere.
They promised to be in touch. The nasal-y conference call operator voice came on to signify the end of the call and the culture warriors retreated to their bunkers, awaiting further contact.
Certainly the surveys show that American public pines for the kind of common ground effort Obama seems to believe in. And in the brief but pointed call the No Drama Obama team seems to have figured out where to begin. It's put off limits the dogfight issues, like restrictions on abortion. The Obama team has chosen to narrow the scope. It's a call-your-bluff moment. You say you want to reduce unintended pregnancy? Well, then here's a common sense way to move forward. There has historically been deep resistance on the right to many of the approaches Obama favors, and even some in the pro-choice community, which has largely supported the Obama agenda, appear to wonder about the wisdom of making common cause with groups seen as part of the problem. The Obama team must have wondered whether it will find willing partners for what's meant to be a shared journey. Luckily, for the moment, the mute button was pushed.
And that gave the Obama team a chance to lay out its focused definition of common ground, a vague term which had understandably been open to wide interpretation. Last Friday, in its signature all-business style, the Obama team came to the call with a meaningful, common sense agenda. They're not planning to solve the abortion conflict, and they're not pretending to be miracle workers. But they are hoping to find that, with some good will, there are the solutions to such fundamental issues as unintended pregnancy about which both sides ought not to disagree.
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Jumping off of my last post, today I'm talking about more winter fun. I don't know about anyone else, but I struggle with the word "fun" in the winter because it's always cold, wet, and dreary. It's so hard to find the fun in that, besides Christmas, and sometimes we have to get really creative when it comes to entertaining ourselves when you're snowed in or when it's too crummy out to do anything. Add a bunch of kids to the mix and you've got a recipe for disaster, so my older kids and I sat down and put our heads together and made a list of fun, free, or really cheap things we could do to fight winter boredom.
Hit up your local library. My kids and I love going to the library, and not just for books. They get to browse magazines, check out DVDs, and play educational computer games. We also like to take a peek at the library's schedule for free community events. We've gone to magic shows, carnival nights, and a mini reptile exhibit at our local library and it was all free for any kids and parents who wanted to attend. If you have preschoolers or toddlers you should see if your location does a weekly or bi-weekly storytime. I took my two oldest to storytime almost every week when they were little and they loved it! They'd also sing songs and play little games and get the kids to participate and interact with each other. The library has so many great free services so be sure to look at their schedule (you can usually find it on their website too).
Visit a children's museum. Another favorite of ours. Years ago, we invested in a pass to our local children's museum and it was money well spent when you considered how often we went. You can also purchase day passes for fairly cheap, and if you've never been, you should ask about a free day pass for first-time guests to check it out. Some places offer that!
Go to a matinee. Or see what's playing at a nearby discount theater. Sometimes they play some really cool older movies, and the snacks are generally cheaper too.
Visit your local YMCA. Check out their schedule for free or really cheap events, family movies nights, open swim, game nights, etc that are open to the community, not just Y members. You can also get free day passes if you take a tour and inquire about a membership. We did that and swam in the pool and did the rock climbing wall before deciding to become members (they offer discounts for military families and there is a sliding scale option for memberships based on your family size and income, so ask!)
Get outside. Build a snowman, grab some Tupperware and make an igloo, go sledding, or play on the playground with your snow pants on! A lot of kids get super bored and really antsy being cooped up inside and not being able to burn off the energy their little bodies need to expel. Bundle up and get outside. Make sure to bring a snack and a drink to stay hydrated!
My kids love Fruit Shoot, which has teamed up with Pizza Hut for a great cause- children's literacy. Right now, every Fruit Shoot purchase at Pizza Hut will support the First Book literacy program and help get more books into the hands of children. So make one of your winter adventures a trip to Pizza Hut and help support this great program! You can also find out which of your local grocers carries Fruit Shoot by going here.
What are your favorite fun winter adventures? We need some more ideas because this snow is just not letting up anytime soon!


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During my second sophomore year in college I had a show on the school radio station. (I actually had three sophomore years. It's a long story.) But during my second, I was on KLC, Lewis and Clark radio. We had the same radio frequency as Reed College. Their station could be received over most of the Portland metropolitan area. Ours could be received from inside some of the closer dorms on campus. Then just from inside the student union building. Then just from the closed speakers to the booth. Then one of the speakers broke.
However, nobody seemed to know this at the time or perhaps they didn't care, or at least didn't care to tell me. So I showed up on the day in question, nervous, excited, and ten minutes early like the passionate student DJ I was. I got my spiral notebook out of my bag and opened it to look over my song list but found it difficult to concentrate because the best punk song ever recorded was coming out of the speaker from the booth. (I am tempted to qualify this part and call it my favorite punk song, or one of the best punk songs, or an important punk song, but I owe it to you and to the song itself not to soft pedal it for once. It's just the best.) That was the first time I heard it and it was rapture. I stared at the steel speaker in the wall, simultaneously frozen and on fire.
When it was over I just stood there, paralyzed for a long time. Then I turned and looked into the booth while the DJ played her last two songs. After this it would be time for me to go in and set up. I was excited but I was also scared. I had to ask her what the song was but I was intimidated. You see, the other DJ was really cool. She, like, did stuff. She was Macrobiotic before anybody even knew what that was. But on the other hand I couldn't not do it; I couldn't not ask her. So when she was wrapped up and her sign–off song was playing I asked her what that song third from last had been. Her face lit up like a bright light.
"It's called Carnival by Bikini Kill. Isn't it incredible?"
"Yeah, It's unbelievable. Who are they? Where are they, like… from?"
"They're students! From this art school up in Washington. They just played downtown on Saturday at the X-ray Cafe!"
"Oh… well too bad. I guess I missed it."
"No! They'll be back at the end of their tour in a few weeks. You could totally see them."
I know she told me more but I can't remember any of it. In my memory her voice fades away.
This is the part of the story were I would love to tell you that I went to the show. That when the room was howling and they brought the girls to the front it gave me that magical feeling of seeing justice be done and maybe feeling like I was part of it. That it helped me become a more vocal feminist and not a semi-closeted one.
But none of that happened. I played the song on my show every week; I looked at the cover of the EP; I played the other songs. But I didn't do anything else. I never went to a show. And then the band was gone. Forever.
I never saw Bikini Kill because in that moment, talking the cool DJ in the doorway of the booth, I didn't believe her. I couldn't believe her. I couldn't believe that anything that good, that sharp, that pure could come from people that you could actually go and see. Who you could talk to. Who were just across town or down the hall. Things like that song—incredible things—were from far away. From big cities on the far side of a screen where someone like me would never be on the list. I felt that she must have wanted to deceive me somehow or had made some mistake. She must have gotten it wrong.
So I didn't go and I have always regretted it. I hope that someday I will somehow rectify that mistake and stand up and cheer for the music I love so much.
Now you may think that this is a sad story but actually it's not. Because that song taught me a lesson and taught that lesson deep. Since then, whenever I see a show or a play, listen to music being played in front of me or hear a demo tape that an accountant made over the weekend, I can hear it. I can really hear it. I can listen with everything I have. Because the best things, the perfect things can happen, are bound to happen just down the street or right here, right now, in front of someone, in front of you, in your real life.
Art is for, and comes from, and belongs to, everyone.
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Series: Omnibus Edition
Author: Adina West
Publisher: Momentum
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Release Date: 1st June 2013
Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, this intriguing urban fantasy follows the story of Kat Chanter, who discovers that the world she knows is controlled by ancient creatures who feed on blood. And she might just be one of them ...
Lately things have been getting weird for pathology technician Kat Chanter. She's been craving raw meat, and having dreams so realistic they're scary. When she accepts a job offer from the prestigious Hema Castus Research Institute, she hopes she'll have the chance to discover what's wrong with her, but instead, her move to New York thrusts her headlong into a treacherous hidden world, where the wrong move could be fatal . . .
Tarot, witchcraft and astrology all take on a frightening resonance in Dark Child's richly imagined alternative reality where vampiric beings live among us, hidden by magic. Dark romance tangles with paranormal fantasy and page-turning suspense in this enthralling tale of 'dark child' Kat Chanter, half-human and half-vampire, who has woken an ancient prophecy and must face a formidable destiny.
Dark Child was originally released in serial form.
Adina West grew up surrounded by trees, on a remote property on Australia's east coast, in country New South Wales. She spent most of her childhood curled up with a book, and her first teenage job was shelving books at the local library, where she was cautioned more than once for reading them instead of putting them away.
Now, Adina lives in Sydney's leafy north-west with her IT guru husband, two children, and a couple of unwelcome possums who really don't know how to take a hint.
1. What made you decide to become a writer?
I've wanted to be a writer for a very long time – since primary school at least! When I was little I started out writing picture books, and in my teens I graduated to writing (bad) romance novels. It was something I always saw as a hobby though, and I'm so glad I finally saw the light and decided to seriously pursue it as a career. I feel privileged to be able to work at something that I really, truly enjoy.
2. What inspired you to write Dark Child?
My real inspiration was my own love of the paranormal, in fiction and film/tv. I've watched pretty much every vampire movie and TV series out there, as well as reading plenty of paranormal fiction. But until the Twilight phenomenon, I didn't realise how big the market for this genre is. I don't think anyone was prepared for how huge Twilight would be.
At the time I started writing Dark Child I was just making the mental adjustment from writing as a hobby to writing with a view to publication, and it seemed logical to try something in a genre I loved reading myself, especially as readers seemed keen for more paranormal fiction. So it started off as a sensible, commercial decision, but that went out the window after about two seconds! The story, the world, just fired up my imagination and I ended up with a romance-filled, suspenseful paranormal fantasy that had all the elements I love mixed together. It could have been really messy…but luckily it somehow worked. :-) I talk in more detail about my inspiration for Dark Child in this blog post: darksidedownunder
3. What was your most favourite part of the story to write about?
I really loved writing the interactions between Kat and Alek, I have to say. I like writing dialogue, and romance, especially when it's not going so smoothly, is so much fun. So any bits where Alek was making a move and it wasn't going so well I enjoyed writing. Mean, aren't I?
4. Is there any part of Kat or any of your other characters that you based on yourself or someone you know?
I honestly don't base my characters closely on people I know. Where would be the fun in that? The scenarios in Dark Child are so much larger than life that the characters have to be, too.
But there are elements I've pulled from reality, and Kat in particular does have parts of me hidden away in there. Her attitudes to things sometimes, and little snippets like the fact that she can't get to sleep when her feet are cold are straight from my real life!
I have to also confess that Della is just a little bit like my sister, and was inspired by her. Both are fabulous cooks, and nurture those they love with food.
5. Now that you've written the final instalment of Dark Child, whats next? Do you have anything you can share with us about future projects?
Dark Child was always intended to continue in a series – I never wanted it to be a stand-alone book. So I'm already working on the sequel, which will begin just after the end point in Dark Child.
In terms of other stuff – I have some projects on the back-burner that I'd love to finish as soon as I get time! They're not paranormal fantasy, but usually have a common thread of all the other stuff I love; hidden secrets, intense emotional relationships and romance. Stay tuned!
6. What is your greatest achievement in life so far?
In my personal life, there are two, both equally great, achievements I have to place at the top of the list! My two beautiful kids. Being a mum involves so much sacrifice but it's so worth it. :-)
And professionally…I'd have to say my greatest achievement has been taking that great leap into the unknown, and really following my dream to be a writer. Believing in myself, and finishing the novel, and not letting self-doubt stop me.
7. Who is your favourite Author?
That's a really really hard one, because I have favourite authors in different genres! But there's one who really stands out, because she's the only author who has ever inspired me to scour second hand shops to get every single title she's written. And that's historical romance author, Georgette Heyer. I have my favourites from among her books but haven't read one I didn't like. Other authors…sometimes I'll love one thing by them but not another. Or I love their writing overall, but there's one element I'm not keen on! I'm fussy that way. :-) I have a pretty long list of stuff I've read up on Goodreads though, so that's probably the best way to answer this question. Come and say hi on Goodreads!
8. Please tell us in one sentence why you think we will love Dark Child.
You're so mean. Really? I have to do this in one sentence? Okay…
You'll love Dark Child because it will speak to your hidden heart, and draw you into a world of tarot, and danger, and seductive promise that you won't want to leave behind even after you read the final word.
I hope.
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In a post entitled Secrets, Part 2, Nigel talks about why he draws and what drawing means to him. He talks about the comics he enjoyed as a kid and how he got started drawing. It was a real pleasure to read a true gentleman, talking about his lifelong and ongoing enthusiasm for drawing comics.
Steve Holland's "Bear Alley" is always interesting and updated almost every day. Named after the "man-made gorge" that led to the storage facility for the records and file copies of of Amalgamated Press magazines in the old Fleetway House built by Alfred Harmsworth, the blog is a fascinating mixture of news of new British comics publications, historical articles on old comics or paperback books and from time to time really good quality scans of classic strips from look and Learn and other comics of my youth.
|The cover to one of Steve's excellent comic index books
Lew Stringer Comics and Blimey, the Blog of British Comics where he features other peoples publications, convention reports and really interesting memories of British comics of the past 30 years. If Bear Alley concentrates on the adventure strips then Lew's focus tends to be on the superb and unique history of British humour comics.
Images Degrading Forever. Robin is currently featuring "Star Jaws" on the blog, a monthly 'remix' comic, taking pages from old Scomics and telling a totally different story by rewriting the text and 'adjusting' the artwork.
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- Apply concealer on blemishes or spots
- Apply the right foundation all over the face including eyes and mouth and neck blending thoroughly
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- Apply primer on the eyelid of your eye especially if you have oily eyelids
- Apply eye shadow (we will be showing you different techniques in the coming posts)
- Apply eyeliner (preferably pencil) on the lower lash line and set it with a black eye shadow in order for it not to smudge
- Apply a liquid or cream eyeliner on the upper lash line
- Arrange brows with a brow pencil, gel or wax if necessary
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- Line your lips with a lip liner then fill in with lipstick and if you want go over it with gloss
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Awesome post and good advice, thanks.ReplyDelete
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Awesome girls! Looking forward for more posts from you xxxxReplyDelete
I find that putting foundation on before concealer helps me see exactly what I need to cover up, as some small blemishes get covered quite well with foundation, therefore avoiding putting too much concealer on. :)ReplyDelete
Yes sometimes I do that too however when you have coloured concelear or when you would like to contour or highlight I find it best to apply it before foundationReplyDelete
if you're going heavy on the eyes with a dark smokey look I find applying the foundation lastly suits me better since I can cleanse off any fall out from my eyeshadows! Also, when I do clients' makeup I tend to fill in the eyebrows before i start on the eye makeup as this frames the face better. Rock on girls! xoxoReplyDelete


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What is Leishmaniasis?
Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by a protozoan parasite found in dogs and certain rodents in many parts of the world, most commonly in rural areas.
"The parasite is transmitted by a small biting sand fly (Phlebotomus spp.)."
The parasite is transmitted by a small biting sand fly (Phlebotomus spp.). It is an important disease because humans can also contract Leishmaniasis. There is no direct transmission from dog to man, or vice versa. You cannot become infected with Leishmaniasis from your dog or cat.
Leishmaniasis can cause one or both of two types of infections, a cutaneous or skin infection and a visceral or organ infection.
Leishmaniasis is common in the Mediterranean, South and Central America, and southern Mexico. It has been reported in Oklahoma, Ohio and Texas and is considered endemic in foxhounds in the United States.
What are the clinical signs of Leishmaniasis?
Virtually all dogs will develop the visceral form of the disease. Ninety percent will also have cutaneous involvement. The clinical signs associated with the visceral form include fever, anorexia, weakness, exercise intolerance, severe weight loss, diarrhea, vomiting, bleeding from the nose, and blood in the stool (usually seen as dark, tarry stools, called melena). Most dogs will develop swollen lymph nodes and an enlarged spleen, and will progress to kidney failure.
Clinical signs of the cutaneous form most commonly include thickening and hardening of the tissues on the muzzle and footpads, called hyperkeratosis. Many dogs will lose the pigment or dark coloring of these tissues as the disease progresses. Nodules or hard lumps may form in the skin and the coat often appears dull and brittle with areas of hair loss.
How is the disease diagnosed?
Leishmaniasis is diagnosed on medical history, especially recent travel to an area with endemic Leishmaniasis, and clinical signs. Blood and urine tests are usually performed along with tissue biopsies. In the United States, if your pet is diagnosed with Leishmaniasis, it must be reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In Canada, Leishmaniasis has not been reported to occur, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) lists it as one of the "Non-reportable List B" diseases.
Is there any treatment?
The treatment requires administration of a special drug, sodium stibogluconate, which is available from the CDC. Alternative treatments include meglumine antimonite, allopurinol and/or amphotericin B, most often in combination. Supportive treatments including intravenous fluid support, special diets and antibiotics if the skin lesions are infected.
What is the prognosis?
"The prognosis for a pet diagnosed with Leishmaniasis is very guarded to grave."
The prognosis for a pet diagnosed with Leishmaniasis is very guarded to grave. Most dogs die from kidney failure. Severely ill pets may not be able to undergo treatment. Your veterinarian will provide you with specific treatment recommendations based on your pet's condition.


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The fascinating saga of solving the mystery of this ancient animal who once roamed the north country—and has captivated our collective imagination ever since.
Today, we know that a mammoth is an extinct type of elephant that was covered with long fur and lived in the north country during the ice ages. But how do you figure out what a mammoth is if you have no concept of extinction, ice ages, or fossils? Long after the last mammoth died and was no longer part of the human diet, it still played a role in human life. Cultures around the world interpreted the remains of mammoths through the lens of their own worldview and mythology.
When the ancient Greeks saw deposits of giant fossils, they knew they had discovered the battle fields where the gods had vanquished the Titans. When the Chinese discovered buried ivory, they knew they had found dragons' teeth. But as the Age of Reason dawned, monsters and giants gave way to the scientific method. Yet the mystery of these mighty bones remained. How did Enlightenment thinkers overcome centuries of myth and misunderstanding to reconstruct an unknown animal?
The journey to unravel that puzzle begins in the 1690s with the arrival of new type of ivory on the European market bearing the exotic name "mammoth." It ends during the Napoleonic Wars with the first recovery of a frozen mammoth. The path to figuring out the mammoth was traveled by merchants, diplomats, missionaries, cranky doctors, collectors of natural wonders, Swedish POWs, Peter the Great, Ben Franklin, the inventor of hot chocolate, and even one pirate.
McKay brings together dozens of original documents and illustrations, some ignored for centuries, to show how this odd assortment of characters solved the mystery of the mammoth and, in doing so, created the science of paleontology.
John J. McKay has a Master's in History from the University of Washington. A technical writer by trade, he is the "Mammoth Guy" by vocation, and his remarkable archival research, lively wit and passion for extinct proboscideans is well known to the scientific community. He lives in Anchorage, Alaska, where people appreciate a good mammoth. Visit him at mammothtales.blogspot.com.
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"McKay argues persuasively for the mammoth as 'a catalyst that drove a revolution in thinking." The New Yorker
"Discovering the Mammoth is one of those books that make you wonder about the author as much as about his topic. Mr. McKay makes the case that, beginning about 1600, mammoths and their mastodon cousins became 'a focusing problem for a scientific revolution.' They were the starting point for sweeping changes in geology and comparative anatomy and in the ways we think about life on Earth. Mr. McKay fills in the European background in admirable detail. Mammoths, elephants and their kin, John McKay suggests, helped make us who we are." The Wall Street Journal
"McKay masterfully weaves an intricate story of the events, politics, people, and scientific development associated with the 'rediscovery' of mammoths." Booklist
"As John McKay vividly relates, the scientific saga [of the mammoth] began in the seventeenth century, when the evocative remains became pivotal to the evolution of vertebrate palaeontology." Nature
"A well-organized history of science. [McKay's] story is not about ancient creatures, but about how humans approach the world's mysteries." Publishers Weekly


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After my slum tour with Smokey Tours, I was kindly offered to join them on one of their bike tours through Manila. At the time, I hadn't ridden a bike in over a year, so I jumped at the chance. I used to live in the Philippines, so I'd already seen quite a bit of the city, and Read more
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With the release of Book Creator 4.3, you can now export GarageBand tracks directly to Book Creator. Here's how.
1. Export from GarageBand
Once you've finished your track and saved it in GarageBand, it will appear as an icon on the GarageBand home screen.
Tap Select and choose your track, then tap the export icon in the top left (a box with an arrow pointing upwards).
Now, choose 'Open in...' in the second row of icons.
Note: If you see Book Creator listed in the top row of icons and tap it, you'll get an error message saying Book Creator doesn't support GarageBand project files. That's why you need to use the 'Open in...' method, to export and convert the project first.
After you tap 'Open in...' you'll get a 'Share Song' dialogue box where you can adjust the settings. When ready, tap the Share link in the top right.
Now you'll get a list of apps to choose from. If you don't see Book Creator, tap on the More icon (with the three dots) and toggle on Book Creator, then tap Done. You'll now be able to tap on it to choose it.
You should see a dialogue box that says 'Sent to Book Creator'.
2. Add the track to Book Creator
If you're familiar with using audio in Book Creator, you'll know the usual way to add an audio hotspot or add a soundtrack to your book.
For audio files that you've created in another app and shared, it's slightly different.
You'll need to tap the + icon in the toolbar and then tap the Shared icon at the bottom of the menu. This is where any shared content is stored until you use it.
Tap on your track and you'll be presented with the option to add it as an audio hotspot (button) or as a soundtrack to your book.
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Hangman Comics proudly presents "Calavera The Undead", a deadly new series with art and story by Nevin Arnold (writer of "Honor Of The Damned").
Calavera a fun loving 80's rocker chick, falls to her death in 1989 only to instantaneously awaken in the year 2012.
Now essentially a super powered zombie, deteriorating day by day, and sharing her body with a mysterious entity, this most unlikely heroine may be our last hope as dark forces plot to destroy civilization as we know it!
Print and Digital copies available now on www.HangmanComics.ca , as well as the killer Deluxe Edition (Limited to 150 Copies) which comes with screenprinted signed and numbered backing board, and a copy of "Honor Of The Damned" #1 (first printing – Nevin's 2005 dark humored comic about an Undead Samurai Warrior and his master, a ten year old boy named Steven), both comics signed.
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Some of our users have been asking why there are so many "ports" to configure in Syncplify.me Server! and if configuring them is really necessary.
First of all, let's say that Syncplify.me Server! is designed to work out-of-the-box, without the need for any special reconfiguration. In fact, by default, it uses the ports defined in each protocol standard (21 and 20 for FTP, 990 and 989 for FTPS, and 22 for SFTP) plus the widest possible port-range for passive FTP(S) connections.
Yet, it is important to understand what all those ports are. Let's take a look at a screenshot of the Configuration Manager page where ports are configured:
Now let's explain what all those ports are, by protocol.
- SFTP: let's start with SFTP, as it's the easiest to explain. SFTP is a subsystem of SSH and it simply uses a single port (default: 22) for everything. In spite of that, it is highly efficient, because it is designed to replicate the behavior of a file system, therefore all control packets are handled practically in real-time, no matter how many file transfer are going on at the same time. All in all, SFTP is not only the safest protocol among the supported ones, but also the most elegant and well designed (in our humble opinion).
- FTP(S): the FTP protocol is much older, and it works differently; In fact, in order to guarantee that control commands are handled as fast as possible, even when a file transfer is going on, all protocols of the FTP family use two ports, one for the "control connection" (to send/receive commands and responses) and one for the "data connection" (where files are actually transferred). By default the control port is 21 and the data port is 20. This is also true for explicit FTPS, because the connections starts unencrypted (plain) and the client explicitly sends a command (AUTH SSL or AUTH TLS) to instruct the server to switch to a secure connection. But it is also possible to use implicit FTPS, and in such case (obviously) we would need a different port to connect to, because the client implicitly expects to connect to a socket that is already encrypted with SSL/TLS. So, for implicit FTPS the standard control port is 990, and the standard data port ir 989.
This explanation covers the reasons why there is only one port to be configured for SFTP, while there are four ports to be configured for FTP(S). But now, for the sake of information completeness, it is necessary to explain what is the "port range for PASV connections".
Originally, when the FTP protocol was first designed, the control connection was supposed to be initiated by the client (from any port) towards the server (on port 21), and the data connection to be initiated by the server (from port 20) towards the client (to a port negotiated via the PORT command). This is called "active FTP connection", and it is immediately apparent how this can make your life difficult when clients (onto which you have no control) are behind a firewall.
To solve the issue, "passive FTP connections" (aka PASV) were invented. Basically, PASV works the same way with regards to the control connection, but the data connection works the other way around: the client connects to the server (towards a port that is negotiated at the beginning of every file transfer through the PASV command). Such port must be open on the FTP server and, obviously, the firewall must not block it. But at least in this case, the only firewall that needs to be configured is the one on the server side (where we have control), therefore it's much easier to make it work this way. So basically the "port range for PASV connections" is a range of ports that the server will negotiate with any client for data transfer, and such ports must also be open on the firewall towards the FTP server's IP address.


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CCA Admissions K-12This is the general admission policy of Calvary Christian Academy. Other criteria may be used in determining the acceptance of any student. This policy is applicable to grades K through 12 only. For Preschool admissions information click here.
Admission Policy
- Parents who enroll their children in Calvary Christian Academy should have a conviction that a Christian education is proper for their child.
- Acceptance of a student is based upon a good standing with the institution in which they are presently or were previously enrolled.
- The administrator personally interviews parents and students prior to admission to determine agreement with the philosophy, mission, policies, and standards of Calvary Christian Academy.
- Interviews are conducted by appointment after the student application has been completed and turned into the school administrator.
- In addition to a student application, evaluation forms will be sent to the student's most recent administrator and a teacher. An evaluation form to be completed by a pastor, youth pastor, Sunday school teacher, counselor, or choir director will also be required of all students fifth grade and above. Students will not be tested for admission if he or she has had a standardized test from the previous academic year. Students in grades seven through twelve may be given a test in core courses to determine placement.
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Well, it was predictable. Mr Clarkson was bound to open his mouth and put, not only his foot, but most of his leg, in it. His comments about yesterday's strike by public service unions were tasteless and insensitive – exactly the kind he is famous for; and for which he has a dedicated following.
Also, just as typically, Mr Miliband (junior), and UNISON, whose parties and members managed only a poor showing on the strike, were not amused. They, and a few thousand humourless individuals, felt the urge to complain.
Mr Clarkson, in fear of losing his far from meagre income, apologised for his remarks. UNISON, magnanimously accepted the apology.
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This luxurious hand poured standard candle comes in a 500ml recycled glass ointment jar. It creates a wonderful warm glow through the amber glass and is fitted with a screw lid to keep out any dust. Three cotton wicks ensure a large melt pool to get a fantastic throw of scent across any room. The Kendall & Co bag provides an alternative to discarding your packaging and can be used to store your candle or could be reused for your small precious things.
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The best book on Martin Luther now available on Google Play Books! He then links to and reviews the book, Martin Luther: The Man and the Image By Herbert David Rix. Some years back I interacted with Sippo on various Luther biographies, particularly those having to do with psychological explanations (Sippo said, "These are not just my conclusions. Fr. Denifle, Fr. Grisar, Preserved Smith, Reiter, Ericcson [sic], Marius, and Rix all are in agreement that Luther was mentally ill and that this contributed to his theology"). At the time, I did not have access to the book by Rix, so I passed over interacting with Sippo on it.
From what I remember of my interaction with Sippo, he basically defended all the books that presented a psychological interpretation of Luther. What's interesting is that there simply isn't one psychological approach, there are quite few, and they contradict each other. In the preview of the Rix book available, the author takes the opportunity to point out the flaws in some of those psychological approaches that came before his. I found Rix's short overview on Eric Erikson's Young Man Luther to be quite interesting.
One could argue that Rix is simply eliminating the competition to his view. On the other hand, one of the most significant and consistent critiques of Erikson is his poor use of the source material. Rix, with whatever his view will turn out to be (I have not read the book beyond the preview), is on the right track if his approach includes scrutinizing primary sources.
To my knowledge, Erikson refused to answer his many critics of Young Man Luther, in print.
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Rix on Eric Erikson's "Young Man Luther"
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Denver is called the Mile High City because it sits at 5,280 feet elevation, exactly one mile above sea level. Thanks to its elevation, the city has a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountain Range, with 200 named peaks visible from Denver, 32 of which have an elevation of 13,000 feet or higher.
The first permanent structure built in Denver wasn't a school or hospital, but a saloon. So it's no surprise that Denver is known for brewing more beer than any other US city, with over 200 unique brews made daily. Be careful, though; the altitude and rarified air cause alcoholic drinks to feel 1.5 to 3 times more potent, so you can get drunk very quickly if you don't pace yourself.
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The Marvels of Wakanda: Vibranium & The Panther Habit
The Kingdom of Wakanda, a mysterious nation located in northeastern Africa, has fascinated comic book fans for years. According to Marvel lore, in the distant past, a large meteorite landed in Wakanda. The material appeared to be vibrating upon inspection, which is why the material went on to be called vibranium.
For those unfamiliar with vibranium and its properties, vibranium has the ability to absorb kinetic energy. In other words, the vibranium can stop the momentum of almost anything. This characteristic has huge implications for weaponry, making the metal famously sought after in the weapons industry.
With the Earth's only reserve of vibranium, known as the "sacred mound", Wakanda became an incredibly wealthy country. Wakanda's wealth would lead to the country's substantial military power and incredibly advanced technology.
Vibranium is one of the legendary metals of Marvel canon. This mysterious, powerful metal is the lifeblood and pride of Wakanda and its people. Many of the weapons and armor worn by Marvel's greatest heroes is made from the precious metal. Being the king and protector of Wakanda, the Black Panther is equipped with one of the greatest creations made of vibranium: The Panther Habit.
The Panther Habit is a marvel of Wakanda's advancements. A vibranium micro-weave mesh foundation allows the suit to provide an almost unstoppable armor, while still being lightweight, giving T'Challa full mobility. The vibranium foundation gives the Panther Habit unbelievable defensive measures, but there is more to the suit than just vibranium.
The Black Panther needs to be ready to spring into action at any time, but he isn't always wearing the suit. This is where the Panther Habit's first amazing mechanism comes into play. When forced into battle, T'Challa can summon the Panther Habit around his body with the necklace he wears. This manifestation technology is similar to Tony Stark's armor sets, protecting him whenever he needs to thrust into a fight.
Along with providing armor to defend against attacks, the Panther Habit is also equipped with energy dampening boots. These boots absorb momentum as the Black Panther lands, allowing T'Challa to take enormous leaps. All the kinetic energy absorbed by the suit can then be released at a later time, allowing T'Challa to fly through the air with superhero distance, or strike his foes with incredibly strong force.
The Panther Habit can also release the stored kinetic energy for purposes other than physical attacks. With enough stored kinetic energy, the Panther Habit can release a large energy pulse, subduing multiple foes at once.
Although the Panther Habit is incredibly strong, it's not invulnerable. If a sharp blade runs with the grain of the vibranium micro-weave mesh, the suit can sustain damage. Thankfully, due to its manifestation ability, the suit can regenerate from smaller instances of damage, keeping the Black Panther in the fight longer.
Despite all of the complex technology found in the Panther Habit, some aspects of the suit are surprisingly simple. What is the Panther Habit's solution to the Black Panther's everyday problems? Anti-Metal Claws. Made from a vibranium-based material, "Anti-Metal" has the ability to break down any metal at the molecular level. The Anti-Metal claws have even left marks on Captain America's shield, as seen in Captain America: Civil War.
As mentioned earlier, vibranium isn't exclusive to the Panther Habit, it acts as a crucial element in the legendary weapons and armor equipped by some of Marvel's greatest superheroes. One of Marvel's most iconic weapons, Captain America's shield, has vibranium in its core. Although there is a mix of metals found in Captain America's shield, the use of vibranium is vital, actively giving the shield its ability to absorb kinetic energy. Another notable use of vibranium in Marvel canon is Vision. Vision's body uses a vibranium base, making him practically impenetrable to attack and quite the force to have in battle.
It's hard to deny the lasting impact vibranium has had on Wakanda, the Black Panther, and the Marvel collection as a whole. With its amazing attributes, vibranium is instrumental to some of the most iconic Marvel heroes and weaponry. Maybe someday a Hyperloop company will come along, invent a new material and call it vibranium (they have, and it's awesome).
Want to learn more about Wakanda, the Black Panther, and vibranium? Our book, Marvel's Black Panther: The Illustrated History of a King, takes a look back at the greatest moments in T'Challa's comic book history with some of the most beautiful panels straight from the comic books. Get caught up before Black Panther arrives in theaters on Thursday, February 15th.


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EDCTP Annual Report 2017 - Maintaining momentum
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Branches of the AGI are active in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (Cymru).
The national groups allow the AGI to be more agile in tackling issues that are relevant to that particular community and to meet particular needs arising from devolution. They can take into account the different structures, institutions and policy priorities within devolved nations. The national groups have continued to grow as more powers are devolved to the national authorities.
The objective of these national initiatives is: