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Advance Locksmiths (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)Offering 24 hour locksmith and door unlocking services in the greater Bristol, and surrounding areas. The company also offers safe and vault work.http://www.247locksmithbristol.co.uk/
All Energy Services Ltd (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 2)Offers commercial HVAC and electrical solutions including design, engineering, and installation of heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems in Milton Keynes, London, and surrounding areas. Phone: 01908 666319http://www.allenergy.co.uk/
iClimate Solutions (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)Home climate Control solutions, Comfort cooling & Wine cellar specialists in London, offering installation, maintenance and consulting services.http://www.iclimate.co.uk/residential
Mather and Stuart (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)Mather and Stuart is the industry leader in generator hire and sales in the UK. The company provides generator hire services nationwide.http://www.matherandstuart.co.uk/
Air Conditioning Milton Keynes (Rating: 1.00, Votes: 1)UK Services serve the needs for air conditioning, and ventilation services in Milton Keynes, Luton and North London, United Kingdom.http://www.ukservicesairconditioning.co.uk/
Abbey Driveways - Pattern Imprinted Concrete Paving (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Offering a complete range of driveway and patio paving services including block paving and pattern imprinted concrete. A family run business with over 17 years experience and a local reputation to be proud of.http://www.driveways.biz
Air Conditioning Maintenance in Reading (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Cad Air provide specialist air con and maintenance services to customers in the South of England, within the Surrey area.http://www.cadairltd.co.uk/
Air Conditioning Mansfield (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Atmosphere offers air con installation and maintenance services for residential properties, and business offices in Nottinghamshire, Burton On Trent, and Chesterfield, UK.http://www.lake-ref.co.uk/air-conditioning-burton-on-trent.php
AMA Skip Hire Midlands (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Specialising in waste management and skip hire services, with a range of skips suitable for domestic and commercial construction sites throughout Midlands, UK.http://www.amaskiphiremidlands.co.uk/
AZ Builders (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Specialising in loft conversions, complete home design and new build services, home refurbishments and home extensions, and garage conversions in the greater London, UK and surrounding areas.http://www.azbuilders.co.uk/home-refurbishments-in-london
Beddard Roofing (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing domestic and commercial roofing services including EPDM flat roof installations, repairs, and tile replacements in Stockport, and throughout the North West of the UK.http://www.beddardroofing.co.uk/
Birmingham Flooring Company UK (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Provides floors varnishing and floor sanding services including floor blocks restoration for Oak Beech Walnut Pine Merbau Maple Teak block floors for domestic and commercial floors in Birmingham, United Kingdom.http://www.birminghamflooringcompany.co.uk/
Broadway Luxury Bespoke Kitchens (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)With over 38 years experience, Broadway Kitchens offers a complete kitchen design, manufacture and installation services for homes throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas. Phone: 0121-353 4999https://www.bespokekitchensbybroadway.co.uk/
Casa Forma London (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Luxury bespoke interior design, architectural design, property development, and property search business based in London.http://casaformalondon.wordpress.com/
DMB Builders Brighton (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)DMB Solutions are a bespoke building company based in Brighton, East Sussex and offer various building services such as loft conversions and extensions to customers throughout Sussex.http://www.dmb-solutions.co.uk
Drain Cleaning Birmingham (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Total Drainage Services provide drain cleaning solutions in Birmingham and the surrounding areas in the UK.http://www.totaldrainageservices.co.uk/birmingham-midlands.php
Edinburgh Homeforce - Handyman Services (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Homeforce have been providing experienced handymen to the city of Edinburgh in Scotland since 2004. Their Website lists their full range of home improvement services, DIY tips and a number of customer testimonials.http://www.edinburgh-homeforce.co.uk/ourservices/edinburghhandyman.aspx
Electrix Celutions (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Electrix Celutions provides domestic and commercial electrical services serving Kings Lynn, Peterborough and Boston, UK. The company also supplies and installs PV solar panel systems.http://www.electrixcelutions.co.uk/
Five Oceans International Removals (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Based out of Oxfordshire UK, Five Oceans provide home and business removal services throughout UK, and internationally.http://www.fiveoceansmoving.co.uk/international-removals.php
Glazier Milton Keynes (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Glaziers serving Milton Keynes, Homesecure UK, offer 24 hour emergency glazier services in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire.http://www.homesecureukglaziers.co.uk/
Heating Economy (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing Boiler Installation in Cheshire for both domestic and commercial customers. The company offers an extensive range of regular (heat), system, or combi boilers.http://www.heatingeconomy.co.uk/heating.php
Injecta (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A damp proofing company working in Loughborough and Melton Mowbray. Injecta provides all forms of damp course treatments for cellars and outside walls.http://www.injecta.co.uk/damp-woodworm-dryrot-services.php
Intarya (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Intarya interior designers offer exquisite home interior design services in London, UK.http://www.intarya.com/
Interior Design London (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)The Living Room offers professional interior design services including site analysis, space planning, and in-house 3D visualisation services.http://www.thelivingroomlondon.com/services.html
John Charles Interior Design in Burmingham (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Provides home interior design services including fitting, soft furnishings, home decor, wall painting and wall papering decorators, upholstery, carpets and curtain fitting services in Birmingham, United Kingdom.http://www.johncharlesinteriors.co.uk/
Kutner Associates (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Kutner Associates are chartered surveyors providing surveying services includign home building and homebuyer surveys in the UK.http://www.kutner.co.uk/
Laser Cutting and Steel Fabrication UK (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Gen Fab LTD. specialises in laser cutting, steel fabrication, and welding services in UK.http://www.gen-fab.co.uk/
LED Lighting Birmingham UK (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)LED Lighthouse supplies LED lights for homes and commercial properties in Birmingham UK. Also carries LED floodlights, LED strip lights. Provides LED light consulting and fitting services in Birmingham, London and throughout the UK.http://www.led-lighthouse.co.uk/
Portable Air Conditioning Units (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Provides a shop window for air conditioning products and services. Orders can be placed either on-line or, if preferred, by telephone, fax or e-mail. level of advice and after sales back-up on all products will be a refreshing experience.http://www.dry-it-out.com/air-conditioning-units/portable-air-conditioning-units
Removal Companies Bristol (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Excalibur Removals provides removal services in Bristol, Nailsea, Downend and Portishead, and moving to any UK location.http://www.excaliburremovals.co.uk/
RemovalsTo.UK.Com (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)UK based company offering European and International removal and storage services. RemovalsTo.UK.Com offers Free online quotes.http://www.removalsto.uk.com/index.php/european/
RG Contractors (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Garden design and landscaping company serving the people of Birmingham. Offering a range of services from garden designing to garden consulting.http://www.driveways-solihull.co.uk/
Roofers Oxfordshire (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A full description of services provided and a photo portfolio of Woodstock Roofing jobs.http://www.woodstockroofing.co.uk/
Southwest Roofing (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing exterior home improvement services including roof repair, cleaning, guttering, and roof restoration services in Sydney, Australia.http://www.southwestroofing.com.au/
Steel Stockholders Birmingham (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Process Steels are a reliable and fast supplier for all steelwork requirements, whether it be steel stockholding, or RSJ beams in Birmingham, United Kingdom.http://www.processsteels.co.uk/
The Living Room London (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A home decor company offering bespoke furniture for homes and offices, interior design services, lighting, and area rugs in London.http://www.thelivingroomlondon.com/
Waste Removal Reading (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A Better Service provide waste removal services in Reading, and Berkshire, United Kingdom. Specializes in septic tank emptying and wet well cleaning to ensure that all the waste is professionally managed.http://www.abetterserviceuk.co.uk/
Westland Estates - Cleaning & Maintenance (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Commercial cleaners offering services to estate agents, property managers and local authorities in London and the South East UK.http://www.westlandgroup.co.uk/
www.metroenv.com (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Dallas based air conditioning company with trained contractors providing installations and service for AC units and humidifiers within Dallas properties.http://www.metroenv.com.
Architectural Services Taunton by Malcolm Ness Architect (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)Friendly & professional architectural designs in Taunton & Somerset. Traditional & contemporary building designs. Build your dream home with the team of architects.https://www.malcolmnessarchitect.co.uk/
Flooring Restoration Ltd (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)Specialising in domestic and commercial floor sanding and restorationand maintenance services for homes, dance studios and school gyms throughout Cheshire.http://www.flooringrestoration.com/
Gentle Vans Removals (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)Gentle Vans provide Man and Van services, house clearance, and small house moves throughtout Northampton and Wellingborough.http://www.gentlevans.co.uk/
Locksmiths East London: East London Locks (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)East London Locks is one of the leading companies in the areas offering professional and dedicated locksmith services to customers throughout East London. With years of experience in the industry, they have become the first port of call for many individuals and businesses throughout East London.https://www.eastlondonlocksmiths.com/
Top Job Roofing (Rating: 10.00, Votes: 1)Specialising in new roof installation services including clay roof tiles, slate, lead roof tiles, and flat roofs for homes and businesses throughout St Albans and North London.http://www.topjobroofing.co.uk/
Solar Living UK (Rating: 9.47, Votes: 6)Solar Living (UK) provides Photovoltaic (PV) solar panel installation services for domestic and commercial buildings throughout Hereford, Ludlow, and Malvern.http://www.solarlivinguk.co.uk/
Local Plumber Company (Rating: 9.00, Votes: 2)Local Plumbers LTD. provide plumbing, heating, and 24 hour emergency plumbing services throughout London.http://www.localplumbersltd.co.uk/
ABN Painting (Rating: 8.50, Votes: 2)Specializing in residential exterior and interior house painting. Services include drywall and stucco repair, wood repair and replacement, popcorn ceiling removas in Scottsdale, Peoria, Surprise, Gilbert and Chandler, and throughout Phoenix, AZ.http://www.housepaintinginphoenix.com/
24-7 Aerials & Satellites - CCTV Manchester (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Offering access control systems, CCTV and home security services across Manchester, Bolton and Stockport.http://www.24-7tv.co.uk/cctv.php
A & J Painters Luton (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Offering offering commercial and domestic painting services including interior and exterior painting of homes and businesses throughout Luton and London.http://www.ajpainters.co.uk/
A S Garage Doors Grantham (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Supplying and installing garage doors and providing repair services throughout Grantham and surrounding areas.http://www.asdoors.co.uk/
A.K.H. Plumbing and Heating (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A.K.H. Plumbing and Heating based in Kettering, provides bathroom and boiler installation services.http://www.akh-plumbing-heating.co.uk/
A.T Brown & Son Carpet Cleaners Leicester (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A family run business offering carpet and upholstery cleaning services throughout Leicester and Market Harborough.http://www.atbrownandson.co.uk/
A2Z Building Builders (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Offering home extensions, refurbishments, loft conversions and landscaping services across Sutton, Croydon and Purley.http://www.a2zbuilding.co.uk/
Abbey Windows (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A provider of double glazing, conservatory installation and window repair services in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire.http://www.abbeywindows.co.uk/
AC Direct Heat Pumps (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)AC Direct are a provider of heat pumps and air conditioning services throughout the South East of England areas.http://www.heatpumpsystemsuk.co.uk/heat-pump-systems.php
Access Locks (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing locksmith services throughout Burton Upon Trent and the surrounding areas.http://www.locksmithderby.com/
Ace Plumbing (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Specialising in blocked drains, gulley replacements, electrical, heating and plumbing services throughout Winchester and surrounding areas.http://www.aceplumb.co.uk/
Ace Vac Chimney Sweep Surrey (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Specialising in Chimney sweeping, chimney lining and blacksmith services in and around Surrey and South London.http://www.acevac.uk.com/
ACWF Heating Leicester (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing commercial heating, cooling, and ventilation services throughout Leicester and surrounding areas.http://www.acwf.co.uk/heating.php
Air Con One (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Based in Halifax and serving the Leeds, Huddersfield & Yorkshire area Air Con One is a leading company providing a range of quality air conditioning services including installation, repair and maintenance.http://www.aircon-one.co.uk/
Air Conditioning Milton Keynes (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Inspace offer air conditioning installation and maintenance services in Milton Keynes and St Albans, UK. The company can install and repair home air conditioning units, and complete building ventilation systems.http://www.inspace-group.co.uk/air-conditioning-installation/milton-keynes.php
AJ Coles Chimneys (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)HETAS approved multi-fuel stove installers covering North and East London.http://www.ajcoles-chimneys.co.uk/
AJS Contracting (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Provider of groundwork, civil engineering, and commercial and domestic construction services throughout Buckinghamshire and surrounding areas.http://www.ajscontracting.co.uk/
All Seasons Heating and Cooling Company London UK. (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Provides residential and commercial air conditioning design, installations and services in London, UK. Specializes in supply and installations of energy efficient heating and cooling, climate control, ventilation and indoor air quality systems.http://www.beattheheat.co.uk/
All Clean Ltd - Cleaning Manchester (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A provider of a commercial cleaning services ranging from small offices to medium sized businesses in Manchester, and across the North West.http://www.allcleanlimited.co.uk/
AMA Skip Hire (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Provides reliable and affordable skip hire services in the UK. Contains skip hire prices for various sizes.http://www.amaskiphire.co.uk/
AMA Skip Hire Midlands (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing skip hire throughout Leicester, Birmingham, Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas AMA provide quality skip hire services for domestic and commercial customers.http://www.amaskiphiremidlands.co.uk/
AMA Skip Hire Northern Ireland (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Operating throughout Northern Ireland AMA is a leading company providing quality skip hire services throughout Northern Ireland.http://www.amaskiphirenorthernireland.co.uk/
AMA Skip Hire Scotland (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)For skip hire and waste management services in Scotland, get in touch with AMA - covering the whole of Scotland with great prices and availability.http://www.amaskiphirescotland.co.uk/
AMA Skip Hire South East (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing quality skip hire throughout the South East of England, where they offer skip hire services throughout Brighton, High Wycombe, Southampton and surrounding areas.http://www.amaskiphiresoutheast.co.uk/
AMA Skip Hire Wales (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)AMA Wales are leading company providing quality skip hire services throughout all areas of Wales including Cardiff, Swansea, North Wales.http://www.amaskiphirewales.co.uk/
AMA Waste Services (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)AMA provide waste removal and site clearance services, with access to 6 and 8 wheel lorries for domestic and commercial clients throughout the UK.http://www.amawaste.co.uk/
AMW Landscapes (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing commercial and domestic landscaping services including fencing, decking, patios, and garden design throughout Solihull and surrounding areas.http://www.amwlandscapes.co.uk/
Andy's Aerials (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing a range of aerial services including digital TV aerials, satellite installation, and home entertainment systems throughout Harrow and Watford.http://www.andysaerials.co.uk/
Apex Electrical Hereford (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)A licensed provider of domestic and commercial electrical services throughout Hereford and surrounding areas.http://www.apex-electrical.com/
APT Renovation Design & Build London (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Design and Build Architects, Builders based in Balham Wandsworth London. APT Renovation provide construction services including full property renovation, house extensions, basement conversion and loft converison.http://www.aptrenovation.co.uk/
Architect Your Home (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Pay-as-you-go nationwide architect services for home design, building extensions, and kitchens in the UK.http://www.architect-yourhome.com/
Artichoke Ltd (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Artichoke Ltd provides bespoke kitchen and fitted furniture design services for over 25 years, with a focus on outstanding quality and complete customer satisfaction. Services are provided to houses in London and throughout the UK and abroad.https://www.artichoke-ltd.com/
Ashcor Tarmacadam & Paving Ltd - Driveways Sheffield (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing a wide range of tarmac and pavement services for domestic and commercial projects, including school parking lots in Sheffield.http://www.ashcor.co.uk/
Aspect Property Care London (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Specialising in property maintenance, refurbishments, bathroom fitting, garage and loft conversions, and general home improvements in London.http://www.aspect.co.uk/builders/
Asphalt and Tarmacadam Fencing Sheffield (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Offering a range of asphalt and landscaping services including fencing, driveways and groundworks in Sheffield and surrounding areas.http://www.asphaltandtarmacadam.co.uk/
Atmosphere Air Conditioning (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Air conditioning company providing air conditioning services in Northampton, Milton Keynes, and Bedford UK.http://www.atmosphereaircon.com/
B & H Services Ltd Ventilation Poole (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing domestic and commercial ventilation, air conditioning, and heat pump installation services throughout Poole, Southampton and the surrounding areas.http://bandh-airconditioning.co.uk/
Banham Close Link Security (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing private and corporate security solutions including CCTV, intruder alarms, and 24 hour security monitoring services throughout London.http://www.closelinksecurity.co.uk/
Beacon Garage Doors (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Beacon Garage Doors supplies and install a wide variety of Garage Doors including electric garage doors available in Birmingham, and in the surrounding areas in the UK. They also provide garage door repair services in Birmingham, United Kingdom.http://www.beacongaragedoors.co.uk/
Beats Electrical Leeds (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Beats Electrical provide commercial and domestic electrical services including rewiring, extensions, testing and inspection services across Leeds and surrounding areas.http://www.beatselectrician.co.uk/
Belmar Services Ltd (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Nottingham based provider of commercial air conditioning and refrigeration services including design and installations, maintenance and repairs in Leicester, Derby, and Mansfield areas.http://www.belmarservices.co.uk/
Benchmark Carpentry (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Provider of quality bespoke carpentry and joinery services throughout Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge and surrounding areas.http://www.benchmarkcarpentry.co.uk/
Benholm (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Offering live and artificial plant displays for home and office interiors, along with providing grounds maintenance services in Edinburgh and Aberdeen.http://www.benholm.com/
Bentley's Electrical Kenilworth (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing electrical installations including lighting and security services in Kenilworth and surrounding areas.http://www.bentley-electrical.co.uk/
Bespoke Bathroom Solutions Sheffield (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing bespoke kitchen and bathroom design and installation services throughout Sheffield.http://www.bespokebathroomsolutions.co.uk/
Blackstone Construction (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing design and build service, loft conversions, and refurbishment services throughout Hertfordshire and surrounding areas.http://www.blkstone.co.uk/
Blue Square Cleaning (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providers of house cleaning services in Staines and surrounding areas of Surrey.http://www.bluesquarecleaning.co.uk
Bobbie Burns (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Bristol based provider of furniture upholstery and restoration services.http://www.bobbieburns.co.uk/
Boiler Repairs Sutton (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)AMT Heating provides new boiler installations, central heating, and boiler repair services throughout Sutton, Wimbledon and Kingston, UK.http://www.amtheating.co.uk/
Bordrer Surfacing (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing tarmac and driveway services throughout the South West, and South Wales area.http://www.bordersurfacing.co.uk/
Bown Roofing Birmingham (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Professional provider of quality roofing services for domestic and commercial customers. With a range of services they offer roofing, guttering and facias and more across Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall and surrounding areas.http://www.bownroofing.co.uk/
Bradford Painting & Decorating (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Providing quality Painting & Decorating throughout Oxford, Bicester and surrounding Oxfordshire areas Bradford Painters are a professional decorating and refurbishment company offering quality decorating services.http://www.bradforddecorating.co.uk/
Bright & Clean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Bright & Clean specialises in domestic and commercial cleaning services including upholstery and carpet cleaning throughout Oxford, UK.http://www.brightandcleanservices.co.uk/
Buckley Turf Landscaping Derby (Rating: 0.00, Votes: 0)Offering turf solutions including professional turf laying and landscaping services in Derby, UK.http://www.buckleyturf.co.uk/
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SEOUL, South Korea/January 11, 2018 (AP)(STL.News) —Asian stock markets were mixed on Thursday after Wall Street benchmarks posted their first losses of 2018. Reports that China may slow its purchases of U.S. government bonds weighed on investor sentiment.
KEEPING SCORE: Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.3 percent to 23,710.43 and South Korea's Kospi retreated 0.5 percent to 2,487.91. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index edged 0.1 percent higher to 31,100.45 and the Shanghai Composite index erased earlier losses to edge 0.1 percent higher at 3,425.34, nearly unchanged from the previous session. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 slumped 0.5 percent to 6,067.60. Most stock markets in Southeast Asia were weaker.
CHINA: A report by Bloomberg News said China is considering slowing or halting its purchases of U.S. Treasurys, which helped push yields higher. The report triggered sell-offs of U.S. government bonds and the yield on the 10-year Treasury reached its highest level since March at one point before pulling back. China's foreign exchange regulator rejected the report as wrong. It said management of foreign exchange reserves was based on market conditions and investment needs.
ANALYST'S TAKE: "Justifiably, Beijing's biggest worry is that the value of its U.S. bond holdings will be eroded substantially by rising inflation and supply," Mizuho Bank Ltd. said in a daily commentary. "Doubts about (U.S. bonds) allure should not be overblown as threat of imminent dumping."
JAPAN: Bank of Japan unexpectedly cut its purchases of long-dated Japanese government bonds, sending the Japanese yen higher against the U.S. dollar. Bank of America Merrill Lynch said in a report that the market reaction was "a bit excessive" and perhaps more extreme than expected but highlighted the importance of communication going forward.
WALL STREET: U.S. stocks finished lower on Wednesday. The Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.1 percent to 2,748.23. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 0.1 percent to 25,369.13 while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.1 percent to 7,153.57. The Russell 2000 index of small-cap stocks slipped 0.30 points, or less than 0.1 percent, to 1,559.80.
CURRENCIES: The dollar rose to 111.82 Japanese yen from 111.43 yen. The euro fell slightly to $1.1936 from $1.1948.
OIL: Benchmark U.S. crude lost 10 cents to $63.47 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract added 61 cents to settle at $63.57 per barrel on Wednesday. Brent crude, the international standard, fell 16 cents to $69.04 per barrel in London. It gained 38 cents to $69.20 a barrel on Wednesday.
By Associated Press, published on STL.NEWS by St. Louis Media, LLC (J.S)
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Gibson will be at the U.K.'s Goodwood Festival of Speed on 11-14July with the Harley-Davidson® Gibson stage.
The Robbie Boyd Band will open Saturday's music at 1pm, followed by rock band Press to Meco and The Afterparty. Headliners Toseland fronted by double World Superbike Champion, James Toseland, take the stage at 6pm.
Directors of Space open the proceedings on Sunday, with blues-rock artist Leah Mason and winner of the British Blues Award for Best Songwriter, Marcus Bonfati, following. Headline act She's Crazy perform at 6pm.


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Finnish Visit to Westmeath and Offaly May 2016
From the centre of Finland to the centre of Ireland...
Earlier this month, Westmeath Community Development and Offaly Local Development Company (OLDC) welcomed a group of young people from the centre of Finland to the midlands of Ireland. Accompanying the group were representatives from two LEADER companies from the mid-Finland region: Anni Mari Isoherranean and Joanna Tiitto from Keskipieste LEADER and Rita Kovacs from Rieska LEADER. The group visited a number of youth, community and tourism projects whilst on their stay in the midlands including the Hill of Uisneach, Mullingar Youth Cafe, Moyvoughly Foroige Club and Dun na Si Heritage and Amenity Park in Moate in Westmeath. On the Offaly side the group visited youth groups and facilities in Edenderry, Ferbane and Birr as well as the Lough Boora Parklands.
The LEADER Programme has provided a mechanism for trans-national projects to take place. Through providing a platform for the cross-fertilisation of ideas, participants benefit through exchange of knowledge and know-how thus assisting them to find solutions to the challenges facing rural communities. WCD and OLDC have worked with LEADER in mid-Finland on various trans-national initiatives in the past. This particular visit was concerned with exploring the possibility of developing rural youth initiatives between the two countries in the future.


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Tift Merritt: Buckingham Solo
Alt-country songbird flies solo on an excellent live album.
Tift Merritt
Buckingham SoloLabel: Fantasy
US Release Date: 2009-06-23
UK Release Date: 2009-07-06
Tift Merritt's had a rough go of it the past few years. Despite releasing critically acclaimed country-soul masterpiece Tambourine in 2004, she was unceremoniously dropped by label Lost Highway shortly thereafter. So she did what anyone would have done: jet off to France and write. The result was the introspective Another Country released in the winter of 2008.
Now, anyone who's seen Merritt in concert isn't likely to forget it anytime soon. A dynamic and engaging performer, Merritt sings and plays with a fervor that belies her downright tiny stature. In 2005, she attempted to transfer the energy of her live shows to compact disc with the limited edition album Home Is Loud. The result was only moderately successful. Just a few short years later, Merritt again tackles a live album project, but where she was backed with a full band on Home Is Loud, on new release Buckingham Solo it's all Merritt, all the time, with only a piano and guitar to accompany her. In this case, less is certainly more. It may lack the frenetic energy of the performances in which she's supported by her band, but Buckingham is a softer record perfect for a lazy Sunday morning after the raucous Saturday night soundtrack of Tambourine.
Obviously, the bulk of Buckingham Solo's tracks come from most recent studio album Another Country. However, the Grammy-nominated Tambourine (it lost, of course, to Loretta Lynn's Van Lear Rose) gets a fair amount of attention as well -- four of the album's dozen tracks, to be exact. And since Tambourine was such a lush record thanks to the production of George Drakoulias, it's a real treat to hear these songs performed in such a minimalist fashion. Of special note is arguably Merritt's best known song: "Good Hearted Man" is stripped of its horns, leaving only the piano to accompany Merritt's airy vocal.
Debut album Bramble Rose is represented by only one track -- but it's the 2002 record's best song. "Trouble Over Me" is a little slower than the studio version, but is still a beautiful, aching request: "Button my coat up / Stumble with your words some / Let me think that you might go to a little trouble over me". Who'd be able to refuse?
As with any live album, there's the obligatory cover. In this case, it's a simple and lovely version of George Harrison's "I Live for You", which Merritt proclaims as "[her] favorite song in the world". Here it sounds almost like a Tift Merritt original, a song that could have fit in perfectly on Another Country.
Aside from the above comment regarding "I Live for You", Buckingham Solo features little artist banter, but what is included is choice: Merritt's explanation for why the show got a late start (she was "kidnapped" by a taxi driver who had no clue as to the venue's location) and subsequent apology to the crowd is nothing if not downright charming.
A new song, "Do Something Good", closes out the album. It's a bit of a departure from Merritt's typical work, which tends to be more personal and doesn't generally address larger, political issues such as "there are no countries / There are no sides / I don't know why / We draw these lines". However, Merritt covers this topic with the skill and grace that's come to epitomize her brand of songwriting.
Yes, those who have seen Tift Merritt perform live will likely treasure the memory for quite some time. For those unfortunate ones who have not yet gone to a Merritt show, Buckingham Solo is an extremely well-made substitute.


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Mayor Michael Alvarez, alongside veterans advocate Chuck Denny, will hold a press conference launching the Veteran Appreciation and Unity Challenge on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at 3 p.m. at the Indian Trail Veterans Memorial Garden.
As we approach the holiday season, it is important to show appreciation for our veterans and first responders. As such, we are putting out the challenge to other towns across America to spread our message of unity. In this divisive day and age, we can show that America is stronger the politics. Together, we can make positive changes for our community and country.


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This tutorial will take you through the process of writing and testing your first bid interceptor.
The interceptor we create will implement some of the simplest bidding logic possible: deciding to bid on every impression, and choosing a random price for that. (Not likely a very profitable strategy!)
Previous step
For instructions on prepping your development environment and retrieving the Open Bidder SDK source, see Before you Begin. Once this step is completed, you will be ready to write your first bid interceptor.
Create your own Maven project
First we'll create our own Maven project that will contain the bid interceptor. Create the project with the Maven command:
mvn archetype:generate -DgroupId=com.example \ -DartifactId=random-bid-interceptor \ -DarchetypeArtifactId=maven-archetype-quickstart
If you have not previously used Maven, it will be helpful to take the time to read Maven's Getting Started guide to get an idea for your project's layout and how to build with Maven.
Next, we'll add the dependency to some modules, in particular the
open-bidder-api module we previously installed in our
local Maven repository. Open your newly created project's
pom.xml file, located in the root of the Maven project,
in your editor of choice and update the
properties and
dependencies sections to the following:
<properties> <openBidderVersion><!-- FILL THIS IN --></openBidderVersion> </properties> <dependencies> <dependency> <groupId>com.google.openbidder</groupId> <artifactId>open-bidder-api</artifactId> <version>${openBidderVersion}</version> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>com.google.openbidder</groupId> <artifactId>open-bidder-api</artifactId> <version>${openBidderVersion}</version> <type>test-jar</type> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> <dependency> <groupId>junit</groupId> <artifactId>junit</artifactId> <version>4.12</version> <scope>test</scope> </dependency> </dependencies>
You must set the
openBidderVersion property to the most
recent version. You can find the most recent version in the
release notes
in the code repository, or check the version in the project's
To ensure that your project has been configured correctly, run the following from the top level of your project:
mvn verify
If there aren't any errors, we're ready to write the interceptor.
Write the bid interceptor
Open the project in your IDE or editor of choice. Feel free to delete
any stub classes added by Maven when it created the project.
Create the class
RandomBidInterceptor and have it implement
BidInterceptor interface, following this structure:
public class RandomBidInterceptor implements BidInterceptor { @Override public void execute(InterceptorChain<BidRequest, BidResponse> chain) { // Create bids -- FILL ME IN // Proceed down the chain -- FILL ME IN } }
Now let's write the
execute() method so it creates the bids
and dispatches to other interceptors with
The order is significant: if you first create bids and then dispatch,
any interceptors put later in the chain can see (and potentially update)
bids created by earlier interceptors. Bidding logic before the dispatch
characterizes a "preprocessing interceptor"; the opposite would be a
"postprocessing interceptor", and of course you could have interceptors
that perform some actions before dispatching the chain and others after.
BidRequest and
BidResponse objects can be
accessed from the
InterceptorChain; both have accessors to
a wrapped
openRtb property you can manipulate directly,
or you may prefer helper methods that facilitate common operations such
as listing impressions of a specific type. Try completing the interceptor
yourself; the solution can be found by expanding the section below.
RandomBidInterceptor implementation
public class RandomBidInterceptor implements BidInterceptor { @Override public void execute(InterceptorChain<BidRequest, BidResponse> chain) { for (Imp imp : chain.request().imps()) { // Compute a random value in the range [bidfloor..bidfloor*2]. double price = imp.getBidfloor() * (1 + random()); // New bids are added to the Response. chain.response().addBid(Bid.newBuilder() .setId("1") .setImpid(imp.getId()) .setPrice(price) .setAdm("<snippet markup>")); } chain.proceed(); } }
Interceptor unit test
Now we're ready to do some testing. To start, create a class called
RandomBidInterceptorTest. Below is a stub with one test:
public class RandomBidInterceptorTest { @Test public void testInterceptor() { // Create a bid request with an impression -- FILL ME IN. // Execute the interceptor using BiddingTestUtil#executeInterceptor -- FILL ME IN. // Check that response has a bid with expected price -- FILL ME IN. } }
Now try writing the tests for your interceptor. Open Bidder's test-jar modules provide many utilities for testing; for this exercise, look at NoopInterceptorChain, which makes easy to test isolated interceptors (for a chain of several interceptors you would need a controller, as shown in more advanced tutorials). You may also want to use test-specific builders such as TestBidRequestBuilder to easily create a request for unit tests.
RandomBidInterceptor unit test implementation
public class RandomBidInterceptorTest {
@Test public void testInterceptor() {
BidRequest request = TestBidRequestBuilder.create()
.setRequest("1", 1, 1, 5.0).build();
BidResponse response = TestBidResponseBuilder.create().build();
new RandomBidInterceptor(), request, response, new MetricRegistry());
.isIn(Range.closedOpen(5.0, 10.0));
Once you've written the test code, run the project's tests with Maven:
mvn test
If all goes well, your results should include a line like this:
Tests run: 1, Failures: 0, Errors: 0, Skipped: 0
Congratulations! You have written a bid interceptor.
Next steps
Now that we've written a bid interceptor, we can create a bidder on Google Compute Engine to execute it. Start with Creating App Engine Project and Application.
After you get bidding running successfully, you can iterate with adding support for impression and click tracking.


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This Tuesday, Airfoil is hosting Josh Linkner, founder and chairman of ePrize and author of The New York Times Best Seller Disciplined Dreaming, A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity.
(Disclosure: ePrize is an Airfoil client and Linkner is a longtime friend of the agency.)
Airfoil values employee education and professional development. As such, the agency purchased a copy of the book for each employee and asked Linkner to present his creative insights for the team to fuel our personal professional development and drive our creative thinking.
Disciplined Dreaming is a process created by Linkner to sustain innovation and growth via creativity. Consisting of five parts, the process makes creativity easier for any organization.
We're looking forward to hearing more and will share with you what we learn, plus a Q&A interview after the presentation. Stay tuned!
— Janet Tyler is co-founder and president of Airfoil Public Relations, a high tech PR agency with offices in Detroit and Silicon Valley.


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One of these home sites is destined to be yours. Site 14 in The Woods of Majestic Estates features a mostly flat terrain on a corner lot. Nature provided the back drop, but we didn't forget the creature comforts: on-site dry hydrant for fire protection, high speed internet access and concrete roads and culverts for minimal impact on the environment. Take a deep breath and get ready to make memories: home is just a phone call away.
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Did you enjoy the debate over a doomed bill to enforce pay equity between men and women earlier this month? How about the posturing over raising the absolutely-had-to-be-raised debt ceiling last year? Well there's more stagecraft to come this summer, and this time we get to know about it a little in advance. Think of this as your Capitol Hill Summer Concert Series guide.
Fight One: Obamacare
Dates: Late June to early July. After the Supreme Court rules on Obamacare (and no matter how it rules on Obamacare), House Republicans will spend a whole week voting on the law, Politico's Jake Sherman and Jonathan Allen report.
What they'll be officially outraged about: Obamacare will increase costs and hurt small businesses. House Speaker John Boehner asked his fellow Republicans to stop calling Obamacare "job-killing," Politico reports. The reason? It wasn't polling well. What they'll replace it with packs a much lighter punch: Obamacare is a time-waster. Mitt Romney will say that Obama delayed fixing the economy so he could pass health care reform, the Washington Examiner says. The Republican National Committee has already released an ad making the same claim, saying that Obama promised to "pivot" to jobs but kept getting distracted. The RNC argument bets on not only a large number of Americans knowing what "pivot" means, but what "pivot" means as a bit of political jargon. (It means stop talking about one thing and start talking about a different thing, I think.)
GOP plan they'll offer as an alternative: They're not sure yet. They don't know whether the Supreme Court will uphold the law, strike it all down, or strike down the individual mandate. If the court upholds the law, Rep. Steve King said in a memo to Republicans, claim the decision is like Roe v. Wade. If they strike it down, give the court a thumbs up, King said, according to Politico.
Fight Two: The Federal Reserve
Dates: Mid-July
What they'll be officially outraged about: The Federal Reserve: what are those guys up to anyway?
GOP plan they'll offer as an alternative: Republicans will demand an audit of the Federal Reserve, Politico reports. It's a special treat for sad Ron Paul fans., and it will be a smaller drama than the other two fights.
Fight Three: Taxes
Fight schedule: Late July to early August.
What they'll be officially outraged about: The Bush tax cuts are expiring in January, and Obama wants to extend them for all but the highest earners. Democratic Sen. Max Baucus said Monday that some taxes need to be raised to address income inequality, The New York Times reports. Senate Armed Services chair Carl Levin suggested Tuesday that Republicans allow some tax rates to go up to avoid an automatic huge cut to the defense budget. Sen. Jeff Merkley suggested Tuesday that Democrats let all the Bush tax cuts expire, and then pass something to be called the Obama tax cuts.
GOP plan they'll offer as an alternative: Extend all the Bush tax cuts.
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This 1965 recording data is notable in in the long Jazz Messenger's history for the pairing of two trumpeters who epitomised the band's hard bop sound in the early-mid 1960s: Freddie Hubbard and Lee Morgan. It is, perhaps, no coincidence that in the same year the pair had recorded in a live setting together for Blue Note on 'Live at the Cookers' and their playing is inspired on the studio date contained herein. More surprising is the inclusion of tenorist Lucky Thompson who had played with Blakey in the 1940s. Pianist John Hicks and bassist Victor Sproles complete the line up which does not feature trombonist Curtis Fuller as on the previous ''S Make It' and 'Indestrutible' albums from 1964. By far the most immediate track is 'Buh's Bossa', a long time favourite on dancefloors of the jazzdance scene with Blakey providing his own take on the then Brazilian drum beat. A Hubbard composition, 'The Hub', is in the classic Messenger's groove with both trumpeter's excelling. Hard bop is to the fore on 'Freedom monday', an underrated Blakey composition while blues-inflected hues predominate on the title track. While not quite on a par with the fiery playing and universal excellence of the Blue Note albums of the period, 'Soul Finger' fills in a useful gap in the Messengers chronology. Moreover, it was the second album for the label after ''S Make it' which included Morgan and Hicks and Sproles, but omitted Thompson in favour of Sun Ra saxophonist John Gilmore. It is a pity these two line ups did not record more frequently together for there was undoubted empathy between them as amply demonstrated here. Messengers devotees will want this album for a key transitional period in the group's history.
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Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 Review
|Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 Summary
|Overall Score:
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|Bar Thickness:
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|3.75 lb (1.70 kg)
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|4 x 9" (10.2 x 22.9 cm)
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The Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 is a fantastic lock. Although it's just one level up from the budget Kryptolok Series 2, it offers a huge jump in protection for only a small increase in price.
In this review of the Evolution Series 4 I will look at how secure it really is, whether it's easy to carry about and use every day, and what alternatives are available if it isn't quite the right lock for you…
How secure is it?
At 14 mm, the shackle of the Evolution Series 4 is only 1 mm thicker than that of the Kryptolok Series 2. However, it's made from a completely different type of steel.
This MAX-Performance, hardened steel is much stronger than the steel used in Kryptonite's cheaper locks and provides far better protection against cutting attacks from bolt croppers and angle grinders.
The shackle is also double bolted which means that it's locked to the cross bar on both sides and would have to be cut twice to defeat it. The double locking also provides much better protection from the leveraged twisting attacks which are commonly used to defeat inferior u-locks.
The cross bar itself has a patented oval shape, which is again different to the usual round shape and Kryptonite claim that this provides further, increased protection.
All this is reflected in the security ratings of the Evolution Series 4. Kryptonite themselves give it 8/10, a rating which is only bettered by the locks is their New York range. Sold Secure, the independent lock testing organization award it a Gold rating. And ART the Dutch lock testers give it 3/5 stars.
These are very high ratings which reflect the very high level of security that this lock offers.
Is it easy to carry?
High levels of protection usually come at a price: heaviness. And the Evolution Series 4 is no exception. The standard sized version of the lock measures 4 x 9 inches (10.2 x 22.9 cm) and weighs 3.75 lb (1.70 kg). This is about the same as 4.5 cans of coke, which is a pretty substantial weight to carry around every day.
You can of course carry the lock in your bag, or attach it to your luggage rack or pannier. But I'd imagine that a good frame mount would be more convenient and preferable for most people.
The good news is that the Evolution Series 4 comes with a Kryptonite "Transit FlexFrame-U transportation system", which basically allows you to fasten the lock to various parts of your bike's frame.
Unfortunately, the bad news is that this frame mount (which is provided with most Kryptonite u-locks) is the target of many complaints.
These complaints usually concentrate on two issues. Firstly, that the instructions explaining how to fit the mount to your bicycle are impossible to follow. And secondly that the mount doesn't hold the lock securely in place so that it works lose, swings about and sometimes even falls from the bike!
While the instructions are a bit confusing, Kryptonite do provide a clear and helpful video on YouTube which should make fitting the frame mount quite straight forward.
Some of the problems with the mount not fixing securely to the frame or not holding the lock in place may be due to the mount not being fitted properly in the first place. Many others are probably due to the universal nature of the frame mount. Because it needs to fasten to all types of bike frames, invariably it won't fasten well to some of them!
And of course these problems may also be exacerbated by the sheer weight of the lock.
However, I wouldn't let any doubts you have about the frame mount put you off buying this lock. If you follow the instructions in the video, it may fit your bike perfectly and cause you no problems.
And if you do have problems, don't forget there are alternative ways to carry the lock and there are even third party frame mounts available that might suit your needs.
How easy is it to use?
The standard sized version of the Evolution Series 4 measures 4 x 9 inches (10.2 x 22.9 cm) internally. This should give you loads of options when you're looking for somewhere to lock your bike. Bike racks, parking meters, railings and street signs shouldn't present any problems. However wider lampposts may be tricky!
And if you need something longer (perhaps to lock up two bikes at once), then Kryptonite offer the Evolution Series 4 LS which is 2.5 inches (7 cm) longer and slightly heavier.
You get three keys with the Evolution Series 4, one with a LED light to help you find the key hole in the dark. You are also eligible for the Kryptonite Key Safe Program which will (once you're registered) send out replacements should you ever lose your keys. The first set is even free!
There's a sliding dust cover over the key hole which should protect the cylinder from the worst of the street grime and dirt which might otherwise block the mechanism. However, you need to be careful that in cold, wet conditions, water doesn't collect and freeze behind the cover as this will also jam the lock.
I have written much more about lock maintenance, but the bottom line is that if you regularly clean and lubricate this lock, you shouldn't have many problems.
Does it include insurance?
The Evolution Series 4 is eligible for Kryptonite's Anti-Theft Protection Program which does act as a kind of insurance. If you opt to take the cover, should your bicycle be stolen as a result of this lock being broken, Kryptonite should pay you up to $2,250 or £1,000 depending on the value of your bike.
I go into much more detail about the anti-theft protection offered by all the brands in the Abus vs Kryptonite vs OnGuard page. But to summarize here: these schemes are not free, you need to register as soon as you purchase your lock and they impose certain conditions that make it difficult to make a successful claim.
I would advise you to take out separate, specialized bike insurance or get your bicycle covered by your home insurance policy instead, as this will offer more reliable protection.
The Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 is one of the very best portable bike locks available today. It's a practical size. It provides one of the highest levels of security. And as with all Kryptonite locks, you get fantastic after sales support.
It is a heavy lock though and you may have some trouble carrying around daily. So check the weight before you commit to buying it.
But if you live in a big town or city or cycle on a university campus you probably need a lock which is rated Sold Secure Gold. And Sold Secure Gold locks are either heavy or small.
If you are confident that you can always find a place to lock your bike in a bike rack then you might want to consider a Sold Secure Gold mini u-lock. But if you feel you might need more options, then a standard sized u-lock is a better choice.
In which case, the Evolution Series 4 is a great value standard sized u-lock offering a high level of security at a very reasonable price. So could it be the lock you're looking for?
Alternatives to the Evolution Series 4
If you're looking for something lighter, something cheaper or even something more secure then there are of course alternatives. But if you're still unsure, then my complete guide to choosing a bike lock may be of help.
Looking for something lighter?
The Abus GRANIT X Plus 540 is a very, very secure bike lock. Just like the Evolution Series 4 it's Sold Secure Gold and was awarded 3/5 stars from ART.
In actual fact, I think it offers slightly better protection than the Kryptonite lock. And it also comes with a better frame mount and is almost 15% lighter than the Evolution Series 4!
So what's the catch? Well, it's significantly more expensive. But usually the best things in life cost a little more and for me, the GRANIT X Plus 540 is the best all round portable bike lock available today.
And if the Evolution Series 4 is just a little too heavy and the extra cost is not a significant issue, this could be the best lock for you.
Looking for something cheaper?
As always, OnGuard offer a similar product that costs just a little less. The OnGuard Pitbull STD is around the same size and weight as the Evolution Series 4. And it also has a 14 mm shackle and a Sold Secure Gold security rating.
But the OnGuard Pitbull is usually much cheaper than the Kryptonite lock.
You wont get the same level of after sales support and you may need to be slightly more careful with your lock maintenance. But the OnGuard Pitbull is a very secure lock at an incredibly cheap price.
So if you're looking for the ultimate value for money in a high security lock, this could be the one for you!
Looking for something more secure?
There aren't many locks that are more secure than the Evolution Series 4. However the Kryptonite New York Standard is one of them.
With a 16 mm shackle it's rated 9/10 by Kryptonite, Gold by Sold Secure and has 4/5 stars from ART. Of course this means that it's also much heavier than the Evolution Series 4. In fact, at 4.35 lb (1.97 kg) it's almost 16% heavier.
But along with the New York Fahgettaboudit Mini it's one of the most secure bike locks available today. And if you're looking for a standard sized u-lock that's even more secure than the Evolution Series 4, it's probably the best lock for you!
The alternatives aren't right either? Don't worry, my simple 3 step guide will find the right lock for you and your bike!
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|Kryptonite Evolution Series 4 Summary
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A fiber Bragg grating (FBG) is a type of distributed Bragg reflector constructed in a short segment of optical fiber that reflects particular wavelengths of light and transmits all others. This is achieved by creating a periodic variation in the refractive index of the fiber core, which generates a wavelength-specific dielectric mirror. A fiber Bragg grating can therefore be used as an inline optical filter to block certain wavelengths, or as a wavelength-specific reflector.
Raysung equips 26 work stations in its Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) workshop, enabling a monthly production capacity of nearly 150,000 pieces. Raysung is capable of manufacturing various FBGs, including Uniform FBG, Apodized FBG, Double-Clad FBG, as well as Chirped FBG.
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Goswin von Brederlow wrote: > Wouter Verhelst <firstname.lastname@example.com> writes: > > Technically, the best thing to do is to use an epoch, since, hey, this > > is _exactly_ the kind of thing it was invented for. I disagree. The epoc is there to fix mistakes. Although it is possible to use it as a normal part of daily builds and increment it with each release I think that is bad. How do you fix a bad epoc? Here are the docs: http://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/ch-controlfields.html#s-f-Version Note that the purpose of epochs is to allow us to leave behind mistakes in version numbering, and to cope with situations where the version numbering scheme changes. It is not intended to cope with version numbers containing strings of letters which the package management system cannot interpret (such as ALPHA or pre-), or with silly orderings (the author of this manual has heard of a package whose versions went 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1, 2.1, 2.2, 2 and so forth). Therefore you should not use epocs as a "normal" part of versioning a package. > If its a problem with the upstream version not being sorted the debian > way you will get a new epoch for every upstream release. So you kind > of end up with having the epoch as real version and upstream version > as subversion. Thats ugly. I completely agree. > I would rather try to convince upstream to follow the debian > versioning way then since thats quite sane. But thats just me. Actually it is not "just debian" with this issue. The rpm based systems also have the same problem with version numbering and a similar epoc system. So upstream can benefit the majority of distros by using a good version numbering scheme. Everybody wins. I personally like the scheme of versioning betas and release candidates with the previous version '+' the new version. For example a version 1.1 transitioning to 2.1 with a release candidate named 2.1rc1 by upstream would not be versioned 2.1rc1. I would version it 1.1+2.1rc1. I think the version number communicates well what is happening with the package. dpkg --compare-versions 1.1 lt 1.1+2.1rc1 && echo yes || echo no yes dpkg --compare-versions 1.1+2.1rc1 lt 2.1 && echo yes || echo no yes Bob
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Baragon (バラゴン?) is a reptilian Baragonkaiju created by Toho that first appeared in the 1965 Toho film, Frankenstein vs. Baragon.
- 1 Name
- 2 Appearance
- 3 Roar
- 4 Origins
- 5 History
- 6 Abilities
- 7 Video games
- 8 Comics
- 9 In other languages
- 10 Trivia
- 11 List of appearances
- 12 References
Baragon's name comes from from the Japanese word bara (バラ?), meaning rose, and ragon (ラゴン?), from "dragon." This name refers to the ridges on his back, which supposedly resemble rose petals.
In Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, the guardian monster Baragon's name is spelled in kanji but pronounced the same: 婆羅護吽? (Baragon).
Baragon is a four-legged mammal-like reptilian creature with reddish-brown skin, a horn on his forehead, and large, floppy dog-like ears. The petals on his back are inspired by roses.
In Baragon's two appearances during the Showa era, his roar was a slightly modified version of Varan's roar. The only difference being that Baragon's version has a little more of a growling added to the mix. This growling Varan voice would give Baragon's roar a more "guard-dog" tone. Some parts of the roar comes from Godzilla.
In the Millennium era, the character's roar was completely changed. The "modified Varan" roar was discarded and replaced with a new original sound. This version of the roar starts of with a growl followed by a gurgling high pitched wail. The higher voice in the character gave it a more benevolent voice which would help with the audiences appeal to its protagonistic role, and the roar was also enhanced with leopard growls and snarls, crocodile hisses, and some elephant sounds as well as the T. rex roars featured in Jurassic Fight Club.
In the Showa series, Baragon burrowed underground and survived the Cretaceous extinction event while most other dinosaurs died.
In the Millennium series, Baragon is one of the ancient Guardian Monsters of Japan.
Showa era
Frankenstein vs. BaragonBaragon was first seen in Frankenstein vs. Baragon where he was awakened by sound from a nearby factory. He attacked the factory, and burrowed to a Shirane Village and attacked it. He then attacked a farm to feed on the livestock.
Baragon was not seen during these attacks, so Frankenstein was blamed for them. A worker at the factory says it was not Frankenstein, but another monster. When a group of scientists looked for Frankenstein, they caused an explosion that woke up Baragon from his sleep. He tried to eat the scientists, but he was stopped by Frankenstein. Frankenstein and Baragon battle, but Frankenstein wins when he breaks Baragon's neck. The ground then cracks and the two fall down the hole.
Destroy All MonstersBaragon appeared briefly in Destroy All Monsters, where he is present during the battle between the Earth monsters and King Ghidorah, but doesn't fight. Baragon was supposed to attack Paris and destroy the Arc de Triomphe under the control of the Kilaaks, but because his suit was heavily damaged from use as other monsters in Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra Q and Ultraman, he was replaced with Gorosaurus. Baragon can very briefly be seen observing the other monsters fight King Ghidorah from a distance with Manda, and is later seen on Monsterland when all the monsters return home. Baragon's suit was returned eventually, but the head was irreparable, and as such the suit was given a new head for this brief appearance due to damage it had sustained. However, they could not use the suit in any major scenes, as filming had nearly finished.
Wolfman vs. Baragon
Baragon appears when wolfman is attacking a burning industrial site and the two monsters face-off.
Recommend! Godzilland
Baragon appears in all four Recommend! Godzilland OVAs. In each OVA, he is one of Godzilla's closest friends, alongside Anguirus and Rodan.
In the addition OVA, Baragon saw Mechagodzilla kidnap Anguirus and went to tell Godzilla and Gojirin. Despite having recently fought with Anguirus, Godzilla decided to go rescue his friend, with Gojirin, Baragon and Mothra assisting him. Along the way, they were intercepted by a group of ants, who stabbed Godzilla with spears. After Mothra convinced the ants to not attack them, the monsters reached the cave where Mechagodzilla was keeping Anguirus. Mechagodzilla forced Godzilla, Gojirin and Baragon to answer addition problems, which they successfully did, causing Anguirus to be set free. Afterwards, Mothra convinced Baragon and the others to accept Mechagodzilla as one of their friends, and they all played together.
In the subtraction OVA, Baragon was present with the other monsters for Gojirin's birthday party. When Anguirus arrived late with a basket of fruit in an attempt to impress Gojirin, both Godzilla and Baragon became jealous and tried to collect more fruit. Mothra convinced the kaiju to stop fighting for Gojirin's affections, and they all continued to celebrate her birthday. Later, after Gojirin was kidnapped by Mechagodzilla and subsequently rescued by Godzilla and Anguirus, Baragon played jump rope with them. Mothra arrived with Mechagodzilla, who apologized. Baragon and the others then allowed Mechagodzilla to play with them.
Godzilla Island
Millennium series
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out AttackBaragon was featured in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, where he was the guardian monster of the element of earth, and later became a model of Komainu (狛犬?, Wolf-like animal or Korean Dog (Koma) and Dog (Inu )), guardian creatures of shrines in Japan.
Baragon (婆羅護吽?, Baragon) was first seen causing earthquakes near Mount Myoko and throughout Japan. He fought Godzilla, but he was quickly killed by him. Later on, when all three guardian monsters were killed, he along with the other two guardian spirits, Mothra and Ghidorah, entered Godzilla's body when he was at sea which stunned him long enough to allow General Tachibana to burrow his way out of Godzilla after internally firing a D-03 missile, an explosive drill. This eventually destroyed him when he tried to use his atomic beam again after it burst out the inflicted hole in his shoulder and finally caused Godzilla to vaporize himself from within.
Baragon has undiscovered origins, but has shown some of his powers in his Showa era.
Flame ray
He can fire a flame ray from his mouth that is extremely weak and it didn't even hurt the frankenstein monster. The horn on his snout occasionally glows and crackles. He has the aforementioned burrowing ability, and can jump very far. He also has natural teeth and claws.
In the Atari titles, his flame ray resembles traditional fire breath, as opposed to in the films, though it's short-ranged, but can still get in beam locks.
Canonically, the Millennium incarnation of Baragon was not shown to be capable of breathing fire of any kind, although he did use the Flame Ray ability that his Showa counterpart did, during the boss battle against the former in the iOS game Godzilla: Defense Force.
Ear shieldsThe distinctive notches in Baragon's ears originally had an unused function. Baragon could fold his ears over his eyes, with the notches interlocking with his horn. Baragon would then charge at the opponent, whilst protecting his eyes from physical blows.
In the Millennium era he gained strong jaws and limitless perseverance. He was able to withstand Godzilla's own heat ray.
Geothermal Manipulation
In the Atari video games, Baragon can cause earthquakes and lava eruptions beneath his feet when he uses a rage attack.
Natural healing
He can replenish his energy as long as he is in contact with the earth. In addition, he is one of the few monsters in the games who can use physical attacks in mid-air.
Baragon has the ability to burrow underground. one example of this was when he used this ability to ambush Godzilla off-guard in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. The Repercussions of his burrowing has the potential to cause earthquakes and avalanches.
Video games
Godzilla: Monster of Monsters
Baragon appears as a villain in Godzilla: Monster of Monsters.
Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters
Baragon later appeared as a villain in its sequel Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters.
Finally, he appeared as a villain once more in the Gameboy Godzilla game. Baragon would usually remain on all fours, preventing many attacks from hitting him, and would stand on his hind legs only to fire his heat beam. Another attack was to pounce at Godzilla or Mothra and pin them against the side of the screen. While rare to come across, during the fight with him, Baragon will sometimes look at the camera and tilt his head to the side as if he is mocking the player. This move allows the player to get in some free hits.
Godzilla: Save the Earth
Baragon then appeared in Godzilla: Save the Earth. Baragon is a fast and agile fighter with decent power and great combo abilities. He shares many of the strengths of Anguirus such as immunity to high attacks on all fours and beam/projectile weapons doing only half-damage. He can dig like Megalon, though for longer and not be tired when he emerges, and his rage attack is to dig down and unleash a volcanic eruption. Baragon's fire ray attack can also be used while he's running or jumping and cannot be charged.
Godzilla: Unleashed
|Baragon is an earth guardian-with special affinity for the terrestrial crust we walk upon. Baragon is physically the smallest monster on record, but his connection to the rocks and magma beneath us empower him to achieve greatness on a par with his larger allies. His small size makes him a tremendous leaper, with graceful aerial combat maneuvers and techniques.
When not in the air, Baragon constantly replenishes his energy so long as contact is maintained with the earth. Baragon emits streams of fire from his mouth, and can cause eruptions and earthquakes beneath his feet. When firmly planted with all four legs upon the ground, Baragon is almost impossible to push aside, despite his small stature.
— Baragon Godzilla: Unleashed bio
Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash
Baragon appeared in the title Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash.
Godzilla (2014 video game)
|Baragon is a kaiju descendant of the Mesozoic era reptile, Baranosdragon. Having an extreme aversion to daylight, it normally lives below the earth, coming above ground at nighttime to feed by attacking and preying upon humans and livestock. It has strong muscles it uses to nimbly dig its way through the ground as it makes sport of its enemies.
Although it was killed by the artificial life-form Frankenstein when it first appeared in "Frankenstein Conquers the World" (1965), Baragon was later discovered below Mt. Amagi and protected in Monsterland in the film "Destroy All Monsters" (1968). The second-generation Baragon is controlled by the Kilaaks, entering the fight with King Ghidorah after Paris is attacked.
In "Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack" (2001), Baragon the Guardian Monster of Earth appeared on Mt. Myoko as one of the Three Guardian Monsters protecting Japan, later confronting Godzilla in Hakone.
— Baragon Kaiju Guide Bio
Godzilla: Kaiju Collection
Baragon also appeared within the title Godzilla: Kaiju Collection with all three of his incarnations.
Godzilla, King of the Monsters
- Main article: Sea Baragon.
In Kodansya's Godzilla, King of the Monsters manga, although Baragon himself doesn't appear directly, the mad Doctor Oniyama genetically altered Baragon's corpse with the DNA of a walrus and a narwhal to create a monster called Sea Baragon.
Godzilla: Ongoing
Baragon is briefly teased at the end of the final issue of IDW's Godzilla: Ongoing.
Godzilla: Rulers of Earth
Baragon appears in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #9. In the comic, he appears in Paris, much like he was supposed to in Destroy All Monsters and fought Kiryu. Baragon started out in a flashback of the main character however, burrowing into the Earth. After his fight with Kiryu, he was brought to the Monster Islands. When the Trilopods invaded the Monster Islands, one of the Trilopods gained Baragon's DNA. Baragon was then captured and imprisoned in the Trilopod hive, along with the other residents of Monster Islands. King Caesar allowed himself to be captured as well, then freed Baragon and all of the other monsters inside the hive. Following King Caesar, the monsters charged into battle to help the severely outnumbered Godzilla in the battle against the Trilopods. Baragon attacked and successfully killed the Kumonga-Trilopod, before joining the other monsters to fight Magita. After Godzilla destroyed Magita, Baragon and the other monsters followed him out to sea.
In other languages
- Russian: Барагон
- Baragon is one of the monsters in the kaiju multiverse that appeals to female fans because of his "cuteness."
- Baragon, like his kaiju cohorts has appeared in and been referenced in external media outside of the movies and series' he's featured in.
- Baragon made a cameo appearance in Dragon Ball.
- The Pokémon Nidoking bares a strong resemblance to Baragon.
- In the Activision game Skylanders, the character Warnado is strongly based on Baragon's appearance.
- "Baragon" is the name of a character in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
- Baragon's suit was later reused to create the monsters Pagos, Neronga, Magular, and Gabora for Ultra Q and Ultraman.
List of appearances
Showa era
- Frankenstein vs. Baragon (First appearance)
- Destroy All Monsters
Heisei era
- Adventure! Godzilland (Animated segments)
- Recommend! Godzilland
- Godzilla Island
Millennium series
- Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
- Godzilla: Final Wars (Stock Footage)
Video games
- Gojira-kun
- Godzilla (Gameboy)
- Godzilla: Monster of Monsters
- Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters
- Godzilla: Heart-Pounding Monster Island!!
- Godzilla Movie Studio Tour
- Godzilla: Trading Battle
- Godzilla Generations
- Godzilla: Save the Earth
- Godzilla: Unleashed
- Godzilla Unleashed: Double Smash
- Godzilla (2014 video game) (Kaiju Guide)
- Godzilla: Kaiju Collection
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Official Godzilla Compendium. Profiles of the Monsters; Page 119.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Toho Special Effects All Monster Encyclopedia. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack; Page 111
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Before you purchase a truck insurance policy to protect your dumper truck business it is essential to take your time and study the details to fully understand your obligations and that of the underwriter. Also, review premium costs, the extent of cover provided and any deductibles payable. Not forgetting the reputation of the underwriter in efficiently processing insurance claims.
The most common dump truck is used extensively in the construction industry and has a hydraulic ram mounted behind the drive cabin which will lift and lower the dumper chassis. This enables the driver to easily offload the trailer contents. This category is also commonly referred to in the UK as tipper truck . Other variants and much heavier and larger are referred to as transfer dump trucks, these vehicles are so large the are transported from one location to another.
Getting multiple dumper truck insurance quotes is the first step into making significant savings on your annual or monthly premiums. When selecting a policy that meets with your requirements it will help if you can classify how your truck will be used as this will be important in arriving at a policy that will provide the correct level of cover. A general classification for a dump truck would be a heavy-duty truck with a rear trailer that tilts backward offloading its load. We have listed the key configurations that dump trucks fall into below, but be aware many other variants of this popular work horse exist.
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How many cubic meters does the little Michelin man actually take up? What insurance value does the potato peeler Rex have and how fragile is Sophie Taeuber-Arp's Dr. Komplex? The designer pack of cards "The Happy Collector" shows 52 objects from the design and decorative arts collection at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, selected by the curators Renate Menzi and Sabine Flaschberger.
Playfully – as a classical card game or top trumps – it presents not only the favorite objects and collection highlights of the museum, but also conveys important aspects of the collection procedure: from purchase, storage and handling to insurance and documentation.
The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is the leading museum for design and visual communication in Switzerland. The collection of international importance comprises around 500,000 objects from the areas of decorative arts, textiles, graphics, typography, as well as poster, furniture and product design.
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As an incorporated association, Sustainable Gardening Australia Incorporated (SGA Inc.) is the trustee of the Sustainable Gardening Australia Foundation, the association's Public Fund.
Sustainable Gardening Australia Foundation
The Foundation receives donations and grants as set out in the Deed of Trust. Its Public Fund is administered by a committee consisting of:
Peter Howey B. Comm. (Melb Uni ) – Small business owner, over 30 years accounting experience.
Morris Nutbeam – Business consultant and chartered accountant with over 35 years in public practice advising small and medium sized businesses on business and taxation issues.
Dr. Gregory Moore – Retired Principal of Burnley College (University of Melbourne), horticulturalist and educator.
The Foundation operates in accord with its Purpose and Values.
Sustainable Gardening Australia Incorporated (SGA Inc.)
SGA Inc. is the Trustee of the Foundation empowered to carry out activities for the Trust. SGA Inc. functions according to its Rules and shares the Purpose and Values of the SGA Foundation.
SGA Inc. Board of Directors
Dr. Sharron Pfueller (President) – Retired Monash University researcher and educator, environmentalist and sustainability advocate.
Bruce Plain (Vice-President)- Coordinator, Green Gardening Professionals, Director of Bulleen Art & Garden and environmentalist.
Peter Howey (Treasurer) – Small business owner, financial advisor for Bulleen Art & Garden.
Simon Branson – Owner, green change solutions.
Dr. Greg Moore – Retired Head of Burnley College (University of Melbourne), horticulturalist and educator.
Debra Nette – Horticulturalist, Environmentalist and TAFE Trainer
Josh Byrne
Josh Byrne is the Patron of SGA's West Australian Chapter.
He is well known as the West Australian presenter of Gardening Australia and is a regular contributor to the Gardening Australia Magazine. His project to build a low environmental impact, energy efficient house and garden has inspired many. He is also a Patron of the Conservation Council of Western Australia. His ambassadorial roles include The Grove: Leading, Learning, Living, the Living Smart Household Sustainability Program and Smart Approved Watermark.
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Jane Edmanson, OAM, has been SGA's Patron for many years, but at the end of 2016, as part of a re-evaluation of her commitments, she resigned from that position. We are extremely grateful for her participation in SGA and send her a big THANK YOU!
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NCP labour leader shot inside hotel in Naigaon
Taluka President of the labour cell of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and president of Mathadi Kamgar Sanghatana Pandharinath Haribhau Saatkar was shot at a hotel near Naigaon in Wadgaon Maval area around 10 pm on Saturday
Saatkar was shot from close range and has sustained a bullet injury to his head. Doctors at the private hospital in Akurdi, where he is receiving treatment, have described his condition as critical, but stable.
"The motive behind this attack and the identity of the assailants are yet to be established. We are investigating whether past rivalry was the reason," said Manojkumar Lohiya, superintendent of police, Pune Rural.
According to Wadgaon Maval police, Saatkar was having tea with his friend Dattatraya Lalgude, who is also the owner of Pooja hotel. Four assailants wearing helmets arrived at the hotel on their bikes. After parking their vehicles, the offenders fired three bullets towards Saatkar.
Saatkar was hit on his head, hand and back. The gunmen immediately took off in the direction of Lonavla. A local stall owner called up the police. Cops questioned some witnesses at the hotel, but they could not reveal much, as the accused had their faces covered.
Lonavla sub-divisional police officer Vaibhav Kalubarme said, "We have registered a case against unidentified persons and our teams have fanned out to nab them. The reason behind the attack is not known yet."
Meanwhile, Maharashtra State Mathadi Transport and General Labour Union has condemned the incident, and demanded immediate arrest of the persons involved.
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EA/Dice's online shooter takes the Battlefield series to a whole new level of fun, but not without a few issues. Overall it's still a great experience.
When I first started playing BC2, I'll be honest, I didn't like it at all. The controls feel sloppy and foreign (compared to the MW2 controls), the graphics aren't that great (compared to MW2 graphics), the movement/presentation of the game isn't very smooth (compared to MW2 movement) and after getting to the point where I was ready to get rid of the game I made a startling discovery... this game isn't MW2...
Nor is it supposed to be. The two games are VERY different and you cannot approach them the same way.
Let's start off with what BC2 is. BC2 is a TEAM based game; it's tough to be a star player in the game. In MW2 I have a 2.1+ kill ratio or so, in BC2 it's around 1.3 I believe. You MUST rely on your team to win games, and winning can be very tough. On the downside I can have a great game by myself on MW2, it can be frustrating playing with non-team focused people when playing with people I don't know. But when it does work correctly it is a blast.
The graphics are not as sharp as MW2, but then again the maps are 10 times the size. Instead of going for high poly counts and great looking textures, DICE opted for scale. The draw distance is fantastic, there is SO much going on, and the destructible environments are a really cool touch. Instead of being able to hide inside of a building for cover you've got to watch out, a tank shell will blow the wall out of a building with ease.
The gameplay mechanics aren't as smooth as I'd like. Running and moving feels robotic, gun recoil feels off. It's not bad, just a little choppy. The graphics are nothing to gawk at, the PC version of the game is quite sharp but the consoles get the shaft.
One place where the game blows MW2 out of the water is with the audio. The sounds of battle have never been better. Gunshots and explosions sound deep and realistic adding to the chaos of the battlefield.
The single player campaign is alright, but not great. The story is weak but the action is solid. The dialog adds a good bit to the story with each of the squadmates having very different personalities and backgrounds, but it will probably be a "one and done" experience.
Then again you're not going to buy this game for a 5 hour single player experience, you're going to buy it for the multiplayer. I'm happy to say that despite a few issues the multiplayer experience is good. While I don't like the player progression as much as I did in MW2 it still works pretty well.
Players choose one of four classes and then customize their weapon/skill loadouts within those classes. Each class functions very differently but when working together each is equally imperative to victory. Snipers to engage long distance targets and call in mortar strikes, engineers to repair and destroy vehicles, medics to heal and revive teammates, and Assault to... well... assault. I sort of feel like assault gets the short end of the stick here. They get the benefit of a 40mm grenade launcher on their primary weapon and their primary weapons have the best balance of stopping power and accuracy of the lot, but they have no good way to deal with vehicles or a useful skill such as fixing vehicles or healing others. Maybe more skills are unlocked later on (I'm just over halfway through all the unlocks for the class) but I sort of feel left out. Then again there are times when I can outshoot a sniper with an assault rifle so I don't feel too handicapped.
The maps, as mentioned, are enormous and there is a nice variety of maps mixed in. From night-time arctic assaults to desert combat each feels different and plays well. There are a few different game modes but most people will end up playing Rush or Conquest. I prefer Rush with one team attacking and one defending. The object is for the attacking team to blow up a series of M-Com stations (just consider it a "target" as there's nothing special about them) in pairs. After each pair is destroyed the defenders have a few seconds to regroup and prepare to defend the next set. Defenders have an infinite amount of lives but attackers have a small set amount. When a pair of objectives is destroyed the attackers lives completely refills though. I've played matches where an attacking team hasn't been able to destroy a single M-Com station and I've played matches where they have plowed through the level with ease, in the end it is pretty balanced and comes down to who is the better team.
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Overall the multiplayer is solid. There are a few issues though, mostly related to connectivity. I have gotten error messages several times where it will not let me connect to EA servers. This is frustrating... very frustrating as essentially you cannot play the game you paid to play online for hours at a time. It's not as bad as it was when the game was first released but they still do happen.
Overall I do enjoy the game quite a bit. Is it perfect? No. Could it be better? Certainly. Is it a good bit of fun and am I glad I purchased it? Yes.
Will it replace MW2 for me? Absolutely not, nor should it. They are very different games, I play both regularly.
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