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Products & Technology
Advancing Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
At OMNI, proven implant designs, advanced technologies, and ideas are considered and thoroughly researched and tested before any action is taken. We take pride in offering implants, robotic instrumentation, and technology based solutions that we may confidently put into the operating room.
OMNIBotics® Total Knee Replacement
Pioneering Robotic-assisted Knee Replacement Technology
OMNI is a pioneer in robotic-assisted total knee replacement with over 9 years of clinical follow-up and the only technology to include predictive balancing with active ligament tensioning and robotics in a single system.†
Miniature Robotics with BIG RESULTS
Providing the benefits of robotics without interrupting the normal flow of the surgery in the OR.
Patented robotic instrumentation and mobile workstation provide:
- The ability to use same equipment in multiple OR suites
- Accuracy in femoral bone cuts, improving implant alignment and overall implant survivorship†.
- Quantitative measurement of knee ligament tension and balance before and after femoral resections
OMNIBotics Predictive Balance™
In addition to properly aligning the knee joint, soft tissue balance is essential to achieving a successful knee replacement. With 15-20% of patients unsatisfied with traditional manual total knee replacement, studies show that patients with a well-balanced knee are 96.7% satisfied†.
With the BalanceBot™, the surgeon is able to intraoperatively measure soft tissue balance, and plan bone cuts to achieve the desired balance throughout range of knee motion. Predictive Balance Technology™ is able to predict the resulting ligament tension before cuts are performed, reducing the extent of soft tissue releases required to achieve a balanced knee. Reduced trauma to the soft tissues may reduce local inflammatory responses, post-operative pain, and the time to reach functional recovery milestones.
Industry Proven Implant Design
By combining the long-term survivorship of the APEX Knee™ System with the accuracy and reproducibility of OMNIBotics®, both surgeon and patient can expect significant advantages when compared to other knee replacement procedures.
APEX Knee:
- 99% survivorship at 10 years†
- Optimized contact with advanced EtO sterilized compression molded GUR-1050 polyethylene†
- Bone preserving APEX PS™ design†
†Data on file at OMNI


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Puma roars with Pfizer licensing deal
November 2011
NEW YORKPfizer Inc. recently announced a licensing agreement with Puma Biotechnology Inc. for the development and marketing of neratinib, an experimental drug that has shown promise in treating a subset of breast cancer patients.
Under the agreement, Puma will assume sole responsibility of global product development and commercialization of neratinib. Pfizer will be entitled to receive payments upon Puma's achievement of certain development milestones of neratinib, as well as royalty payments for any sales of neratinib.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Neratinib came into the Pfizer portfolio with its 2009 acquisition of Wyeth. It is a potent, irreversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks signal transduction through the epidermal growth factor receptors, ErbB1 (EGFR), ErbB2 (HER2) and ErbB4 (HER4) kinases. Neratinib is being studied in the neoadjuvant, adjuvant and metastatic settings in patients with HER2/ErbB2 positive breast cancer.
Puma is focused on licensing in anticancer drugs for development. The firm has been set up by Alan H. Auerbach, who also founded and was CEO at Cougar Biotechnology, which Johnson & Johnson took over in 2009.
"To date, neratinib has demonstrated strong evidence of antitumor activity, both as a single agent and in combination with other anticancer drugs, in patients with HER2-positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have received prior lines of treatment that include trastuzumab-based therapy," Auerbach says. "We look forward to the continued development of neratinib in this patient population."
Pfizer spokeswoman Gwendolyn E. Fisher says Puma proved to be an attractive partner for the licensing agreement because "with founder Alan Auerbach's track record and passion for innovation in oncology, Pfizer has every confidence that Puma will provide a positive future for neratinib. With a range of compounds in the Pfizer oncology pipeline, we have the opportunity to partner with innovative companies, like Puma, and realize greater potential from our oncology portfolio. This agreement is an example of our effort to set priorities and collaborate in the interest of cancer patients worldwide. Puma brings the requisite focus and confidence to this collaboration."
Puma intends to focus the development of neratinib on the treatment of patients with HER2- positive locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have received prior trastuzumab-based therapy. Neratinib has previously been tested in numerous clinical trials both as single agent and in combination with other anticancer drugs in this patient population. In these studies, neratinib demonstrated substantial clinical activity and was well tolerated. Based on the results of these studies, Puma intends to initiate clinical trials in this patient population in the first half of 2012.
Garry Nicholson, president and general manager of Pfizer's Oncology unit, explains the agreement is part of the company's strategy of licensing out any compounds it feels would be better served by being developed externally.
"This strategic approach helps ensure that people living with cancer can potentially benefit from promising drugs, regardless of where they are developed," he adds. "We are actively prioritizing our oncology portfolio, which includes deciding which compounds to develop internally and which compounds we believe may have better opportunities for development externally. This strategic approach helps ensure that people living with cancer can potentially benefit from promising drugs, regardless of where they are developed."
Nicholson also points out that Auerbach has an excellent track record in advancing important oncology compounds.
"We are pleased that Puma Biotechnology will continue the evaluation of neratinib in patients living with cancer," he adds.
Prior to the licensing agreement with Puma, Pfizer had been sponsoring two clinical trials of neratinib: the NEfERTT trial, a Phase II randomized trial of neratinib in combination with paclitaxel versus trastuzumab in combination with paclitaxel for the treatment of patients who have not received previous treatment for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, and the ExteNET trial, a Phase III study investigating the effects of neratinib after adjuvant trastuzumab in patients with early stage breast cancer.
In keeping with Puma's strategy to refocus clinical development of neratinib in patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have received prior lines of trastuzumab-based therapy, Puma intends to stop enrollment of new patients and proceed with winding down both trials.
Puma also unveiled a private placement of approximately 14.7 million shares of its common stock to institutional investors that resulted in gross proceeds of approximately $55 million to the company. The shares were issued at a purchase price of $3.75 per share. Leerink Swann LLC acted as sole placement agent for the transaction.
"We are pleased to be able to close this private placement with such a leading group of institutional healthcare investors," says Auerbach. "We expect the proceeds from this financing will allow us to move forward expeditiously with the clinical development of neratinib."
Pfizer, GlycoMimetics in deal for sickle cell drug
GAITHERSBURG, Md.Pfizer Inc. also announced last month that it has entered into an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with GlycoMimetics Inc. for the GlycoMimetics investigational compound GMI-1070.
GMI-1070 is a pan-selectin antagonist currently in Phase II development for the treatment of vaso-occlusive crisis associated with sickle cell disease. GMI-1070 has received Orphan Drug and Fast Track status from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Vaso-occlusive crisis, which can last five to six days on average, results in more than 75,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States. These crises cause pain and tissue damage leading to multiple organ damage, a requirement for life-long narcotic pain medications, and eventually to significantly shorter life spans. While the genetic and molecular cause of sickle cell disease has been known for more than 50 years, therapy for painful crises has not significantly advanced. GMI-1070 is thought to inhibit selectin interactions, a key early step in the inflammatory process leading to vaso-occlusive crisis. In preclinical studies, GMI-1070 restored blood flow to affected vessels of sickle cell animals experiencing vaso-occlusive crisis.
Under the terms of the agreement, Pfizer will receive an exclusive worldwide license to GMI-1070 for vaso-occlusive crisis associated with sickle cell disease and for other diseases for which the drug candidate may be developed. GlycoMimetics will remain responsible for completion of the ongoing Phase II trial under Pfizer's oversight, and Pfizer will then assume all further development and commercialization responsibilities. The potential value of the agreement for GlycoMimetics is approximately $340 million, including an upfront payment as well as development, regulatory and commercial milestones. GlycoMimetics is also eligible for royalties on any sales.
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In the Archdiocese of Saint Louis we begin our Annual Catholic Appeal today. It's the major fund-raising activity for the many ministries the Church conducts throughout the year. This is my homily for the beginning of the appeal.
On Monday, we were shocked to hear the news of the bombings at the finish of the Boston marathon. I've never run a marathon in my life but I have two sons who have. In fact one of my sons, Tim, the one who just got married will be running in the Nashville marathon next weekend. I'm more than a little concerned for his safety.
Even though I've never run a marathon, I've been at the finish line many times waiting for Tim, or his brother Patrick, or both of them to finish. Under normal circumstances it's very chaotic at the finish line of a big race. You know where your runner is supposed to be, but in the confusion sometimes you just can't find the person you're looking for. All the runners are wrapped in aluminum foil blankets and they all look pretty much alike.
In spite of the chaos, the scene at the end of one of these long races is one of victory and excitement. The race may only take a few hours, but the runners have been training for months. Getting ready for a spring race means running hours and hours in the cold, in the rain, even in the snow. To finish the 26 plus miles of a marathon is quite an accomplishment no matter how long it takes. It's a happy scene even amidst all the confusion.
I can only imagine what it must have been like in Boston on Monday. The excitement of accomplishing such a major goal was suddenly shattered by two bomb blasts. If you saw it on television you saw the sidewalks were red with the blood of the victims. There was mass confusion as runners looked for their loved ones and first responders rushed to help the victims. All over America people worried about whether their loved ones who were at the race were OK. Cell phone service was undependable as thousands of people tried to contact one another.
The news media, more interested in being first than in being right, floated all kinds of rumors. There were more bombs that didn't explode. There were explosions in other parts of Boston. They had someone in custody. Or not!
If any good could come from such a tragedy it was the pictures of people who should have been running for their lives turning around and running TOWARD the explosions hoping to help others. Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and just ordinary people were willing to risk their lives to help others. There's a spirit of Christian charity in this country that no amount of terrorism is ever going to snuff out. They may crush our bodies, but they'll never crush our spirit.
As if the Boston bombings weren't enough bad news for one week, Wednesday evening a massive explosion in a Texas fertilizer plant killed dozens of people and injured dozens more. Again, if you can find a silver lining in the story it's the number of people who rushed to help. In fact, on Thursday, officials were urging people not to come and help because they had all the help they needed.
We DO rally around when our brothers and sisters are in trouble. Whether it's a hurricane, a tornado, or some man-made disaster, there are always people willing to pitch in, sometimes at great danger to themselves, to help those in need.
In the Gospel today Jesus says, "My sheep hear my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can take them out of my hand." If we've learned anything this week it's that our time on planet Earth is short and it could end at any time. I imagine those working and living in the fertilizer plant knew they were dealing with hazardous chemicals. They knew there is a certain amount of danger working in a place like that. But still, I doubt that any of them thought Wednesday morning that they would be called home before the day ended.
Other than dehydration and aches and pains, running is a fairly safe activity. Once in a while you'll hear about a runner having a heart attack, but not very often. Sometimes you have to dodge cars when you run on the street, but most runners don't expect to lose their lives enjoying their hobby. In fact, running is supposed to be good for you. Watching other people run should be even safer. I've stood at many a finish line and I never thought that what I was doing was particularly hazardous.
These are times when we really have to believe what Jesus tells us. He promises us eternal life; not just the few years we have in this life, but ETERNAL life. Frankly I don't know how people who don't believe that can get out of bed in the morning. If this is all there is, then we should be very, very afraid. There are terrorists who want to kill us. There are accidents around every corner. Storms, accidents, heart attacks, and cancer can strike at any time.
Jesus tells us not to worry. He tells us we'll never perish. John writes in the second reading from Revelation that he saw people from every nation, race, people, and tongue, standing before the throne of the Lamb. He says, "They will not hunger or thirst anymore, nor will the sun or any heat strike them." That's you and me! If we have faith in Jesus Christ who is risen from the dead, we can have eternal life.
I have to share this with you. After watching the news from Boston all afternoon Monday I got the news that a good friend of mine has cancer….again. The prognosis isn't good. We just buried my neighbor a couple of weeks ago and now another friend is in serious jeopardy. Tuesday morning I was sitting here in church talking to Jesus. I spent my usual time telling Him how to do His job. You know, "Do this. Do that. Give me such and such." But then I asked Him how we're supposed to cope with all the bad things that are going on around us. I sat here in silence for a while then He answered me. Nothing complicated. Just two words, "TRUST ME!"
Not the answer I was hoping for. I was looking for something easy. I didn't get it. TRUST HIM. That may be the hardest thing for most of us to do. I know I should do it but it's just so darned hard. I want to be in control. I want to have all the answers. Me, me, me. That's where I want to put my trust. But I should know by now, after all these years, that I'm the last one I should trust. I've proven over and over again that I'm not to be trusted. I constantly make mistakes.
But to trust Jesus means I have to turn my life over to Him. I have to take my hands off the wheel and let Him steer. That's just not my nature. But nobody ever said that this life was going to be easy. The older I get the more frustrated I'm going to get if I don't just put my life in His hands.
So, I got the message. If I (and you) trust in Him, everything will be all right. Planet Earth is NOT paradise. That comes later. This can be a wonderful place or it can be torture. We may live ninety great years then die in our sleep, or we might get a terrible disease and die young. Jesus will be with us either way. He has a plan and you and I aren't going to find out what it is in this life.
Earlier I mentioned that we're programmed to help one another in times of need. One way we do that is through the Annual Catholic Appeal. Besides the people in Boston and in West, TX, there are people right here in Saint Louis that need our help. When Jesus says to love one another, the ACA is one way to do it. I have a whole list of things that the money is used for, but I think you know most of that. If not, I'll be glad to show you the list. I'd just like to say that there's not a single person in this church who hasn't benefited either directly or indirectly from the ministries funded by the ACA.
Kenrick-Glennon Seminary gets money from the ACA. The permanent diaconate office gets money from the ACA. Catholic Charities receives more than a million dollars each year from the ACA. Almost 40% of the money collected by the Annual appeal go to support Catholic education, both day schools and PSR. Right now Catholic Charities is working with families who were affected by the April 10 tornadoes. I hope none of us is ever in need of that kind of service, but it's nice to know that it's there if we need it.
A lot of the things that Jesus asks us to do go against our nature. He asks us to run TOWARD the explosion. He asks us to get our hands dirty. He asks us to get involved in things that we'd rather ignore, like poverty, or sickness, or crime. He asks us to give up some of our money when we'd rather spend it on ourselves.
But if we drive, we have to have car insurance. If we own a home we have homeowner's insurance. We should all have health insurance and life insurance. We hate to pay the bills when they come, but when we need the coverage, we're glad it's there.
The ACA is the same thing. God willing, we'll never need the vital services that the ACA pays for. But, if we do, it's nice to know they're there. Besides, Jesus calls us to help one another.
We're a small community. Our ACA goal is very small and frankly, no one from the Archdiocese has ever said we weren't doing enough. But our giving isn't between us and the Archbishop. It's between us and God. Before you fill in your pledge card I'd like you to consider one thing. This is an ANNUAL appeal. That means that your pledge covers an entire year. Think about your pledge. Divide it by 52. Is that all you can give per week? You don't have to write one check. You can spread the payments out over the entire year. Jan and I write a quarterly check.
Please give this your prayerful consideration. I hate asking for money but this cause is too important to just let it slide. Father and I are here because of the generosity of others who have contributed to the appeal. If you, your kids, or your grandkids attended Catholic schools, they were helped by generous contributors to the ACA. If you or they played CYC sports, part of that money comes from the ACA.
Remember that God can't be outdone in generosity. He's given us everything we have. How much of it we give back to Him is up to us. When we go to meet Him face to face, will He thank us for doing all we could or will He ask us why we didn't do more?
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text: Massport Port Authority, which owns and operates three airports in the state of Massachusetts, has implemented several sustainability initiatives in recent years. These including building LEED standard terminals, running fleets of alternative fuel busses, and conserving water. At Boston Logan, the airport built 20 wind turbines to offset close to 3 percent of the building's energy needs. Other improvements included installing heat-reflecting roofting and building a runway by using environmentally friendly asphalt. The efforts have paid off, and the 31.6 million passengers that travelled through the airports have dramatically lessened the effects on the surrounding environment.


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Brian Cranston and Aaron Paul Together Again!!
Check out what Dos Hombres have been working on... WANT!
xoxo- deena
Three years ago we sat in a sushi bar in New York. Talking about life and what we could possibly do down the road together. We had the time of our lives while shooting Breaking Bad and truly built a very special bond. Knowing that we couldn't share the screen for quite a while - our thoughts turned to a new project. We sipped cocktails and thought about what it should be. The younger one looked at his drink and said, you know what we should do? We should do a really special Mezcal. The older one said, you mean the liquor with a worm at the bottom? Nah, that was just some bullshit gimmick, I mean real, artesanal Mezcal made by hand in Mexico. After that dinner we couldn't get the idea out of our heads. So, we started traveling to Oaxaca to see if we could find it, and we mean it had to be "it," something so damn good even people who don't think they like Mezcal will love it. It had to be perfect or we weren't going to do it. We searched high and low all over Oaxaca, met incredible people along the way and after a beautiful yet grueling search throughout that majestic landscape we believed we may have found our place. Our Mezcal. It was on a dirt-road, in tiny village, hours away from the center of town, we found it and it was perfect. Holy shit it was perfect. We looked at each other and just simply nodded. This is it. We named it Dos Hombres - two guys on a quest. It's been a long and crazy journey and we couldn't be happier to share this with you and the rest of the world. We are crazy about the taste, the aroma, and the versatility of this smokey, age-old alcohol. Try it, and let us know what you think. We are certain you will love it. Well, that's our story. What's yours? Go to Doshombres.com to get a bottle of your own. Follow us at @Doshombres and @Mezcal to hear more about Mezcal and Dos Hombres. — AP & BC


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Automotive Suspension System Market to See 5.11% CAGR, States M&M in Its New Research Report Published at MarketPublishers.com
10 Jun 2016 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – The world suspension system sector is poised to post a 5.11% CAGR up to 2021, reaching the USD 67.22 billion market by the end of the projected period. The main factors stimulating the growth of the market encompass demand for enhanced safety, comfort, and road handling capabilities of suspension systems. Furthermore, the demand for lightweight vehicles is resulting in the elevated demand for cutting-edge suspension systems.
The demand for independent and/or semi-independent suspension systems is rising incessantly as it isolates the body from on-road shocks and vibrations, consequently providing better comfort and safety for passengers on a trip. North America is the largest market for semi-independent and independent suspension systems, mainly owing to a hike in the demand for luxury vehicles across the region. In the USA, the sales of Lexus, Mercedes Benz and BMW have surged by 10.7%, 3.8% and 1.8%, respectively, in 2015 YoY. The sales of light weights vehicles rose by 5.7% as against 2014.
Tenneco Inc., Schaeffler AG, KYB Corporation, Continental AG, Magneti Marelli S.p.A., Benteler International AG, Mando Corporation, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, ThyssenKrupp AG, and WABCO holdings Inc. are the leading players in the marketplace.
New report "Suspension Market -Forecast to 2021" created by M&M presents an insightful analysis of the marketplace globally. It provides market segmentation based on system type, by region, architecture, damping type, and by component. A geographical market analysis is included, too. The study contains an industry analysis covering major industry trends and Porter's five forces analysis; presents a supply chain analysis; and reviews the emerging and high-potential segments of the automotive suspension system sector. It examines the competitive landscape and offers top company profiles; casts light on high-growth regions and nations; reviews government incentives; and evaluates the market dynamics like opportunities, restraints, drivers, and major challenges. The report carefully assesses the R&D activity landscape, forthcoming technologies, and new product launches in the industry.
More reports by M&M can be found at the publisher's page.
The Market Publishers, Ltd.
Natalie Aster
Tel: +44 208 144 6009
Fax: +44 207 900 3970
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Whether you're a Boston history buff or a tourist just passing through, the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum should be on your list of attractions to see. This floating museum teaches visitors about one of the most crucial events in history that led to the American Revolution. On December 16th, 1773, a group of colonists dubbed "The Sons of Liberty" rallied together and dumped shiploads of tea into the Boston Harbor in response to Britain's tax policy. The slogan "No taxation without representation" ignited a fire within the hearts of America's colonists- they wanted a government of their own.
This unique museum provides interactive exhibits, multi-sensory films, authentically restored tea ships, and enthusiastic reenactors to bring the Boston Tea Party back to life. A one-hour tour is provided every fifteen minutes, through a series of interconnected exhibits that lead up to the American Revolution. Every visitor in the tour is assigned a "role" to play in the Tea Party; kids will love reenacting the throwing of tea chests off the ships and pulling them back out via connected ropes. Experience what it was like to live aboard an 18th century vessel by boarding one of three restored ships: the Eleanor, the Beaver, or the Dartmouth. At some point in the tour, you will get to see an actual tea chest from the Boston Tea Party. Another highlight in the tour is when the tour guide gives a passionate speech before being interrupted by two talking paintings. After the tour, visit Abigail's Tea Room to taste what all the fuss was about and then pick up a souvenir at the Gift Shop.
The museum is a guided tour only and available seven days a week from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission is $25 for adults and $15 for children; however, if you purchase an Old Town Trolley ticket, your admission to the museum is free. Admission is also free on the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party. For more information on this one-of-a-kind museum, please visit the official website of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum at www.bostonteapartyship.com.
Additional Note: As of 2013, the Dartmouth is still under construction.
Open Daily: 10am–5pm
|306 Congress St Boston, MA 02210
|(617) 338-1773
|Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum


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DetailsNutrition FactsRecipes
Also known as Takrai and Sereh, has a strong citrus flavour most familiar in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Adds lemon zest to curries, soups, stews, stir-fries, chicken and seafood dishes.
Use: Add directly to soups or soften in water. Use both water and pieces for fullest flavour. Remove from food before serving.
Size: 20g
Ingredients: Dried Lemon Grass


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As it is probable that yourself and my other excellent and Christian friends at the Bible House are hourly expecting me and wondering at my non-appearance, I cannot refrain from sending you a few lines in order to account for my prolonged stay abroad. For the last fortnight I have been detained at St. Petersburg in the most vexatious and unheard-of manner. The two last parts of our Testaments have been bound and ready for shipping a considerable time, and are at present in the warehouse of a most pious and excellent person in this place, whom the Bible Society are well acquainted with; but I have hitherto not been able to obtain permission to send them away. You will ask how I contrived to despatch the first six volumes, which you have doubtless by this time received. But I must inform you that at that time I had only a verbal permission, and that the Custom House permitted them to pass because they knew not what they were. But now, notwithstanding I obtained a regular permission to print, and transacted everything in a legal and formal manner, I am told that I had no right at all to print the Scriptures at St. Petersburg, and that my coming thither on that account (I use their own words) was a step in the highest degree suspicious and mysterious, and that there are even grounds for supposing that I am not connected with the Bible Society or employed by them. To-day, however, I lost patience, and said that I would not be trifled with any longer; that next week I should send away the books by a vessel which would then sail, and that whosoever should attempt to stop them would do so at his peril -- and I intend to act up to what I said. I shall then demand my passport and advertise my departure, as every one before quitting Russia must be advertised in the newspapers two weeks successively. Pray do me the justice to believe that for this unpleasant delay I am by no means accountable. It is in the highest degree tormenting to myself. I am very unwell from vexation and disquietude of mind, and am exposed to every kind of inconvenience. The term for which I took my chambers is expired, and I am living in a dirty and expensive hotel. But there is One above who supports me in these troubles, and I have no doubt that everything will turn out for the best.
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As everyone's been developing in different ways, I wanted to arrange a session to share experiences and come up with best practices - to help us become (a) more consistent and (b) more productive going forward.
We agreed on objectives (20min), explained our current practices (1hr), had a general discussion and debate on deployment and development (1hr), and we then performed an interesting activity @cdent had suggested earlier on, which was to do a group coding session in front of a projector. You could think of it as an enhanced meeting more than "pair programming on steroids". Part of it was for Chris to explain the tiddlyweb tools that we should be using more, and part of it was to walk through a project lifecycle and critique the stages. This was 2 hours, we concluded the event, and Chris, Fred (@FND), and I remained to refine some of the points into the following summary.
Best Practices and Required Tooling
Best Practices we agreed on:
Deployment - Release verticals as SetupTools modules [tarball is for people who want to play with the source egg is for people who just want to install it If you distribute the tarball, you're effectively distributing the egg; you can build it from the tarball]
Deployment - Release mature plugins as SetupTools modules This way, verticals can refer to them as depencies for auto-update ("assemble and aggregate" as @FND put it); in the event of verticals using "immature" plugins (just ".py" files form the web), they can include it in their own package
Dev - develop in the dev store, which will be re-created/upgraded We'll be discussing features for the new/upgraded dev store on irc tomorrow. It will need to offer a way to include files anywhere on the hard drive, and also in remote locations (http; ideally svn, git, etc)
- Dev/Deploy - use bash scripts
- "tiddlyspawn" (name TBA) creates a new project (probably using twinstance, the 2009 AD reincarnation to "twanager instance", among other things);, inheriting config from tiddlywebwiki.config, make src dir, "parse" setup.py to find dependencies and run "easy_install" on them, perhaps make static dir
"build.sh" - inside the project to run updates, pull in remote plugins, build setuptools tarballs for release
- Project dir structure (indicative)
/setup.py # python setuptools recipe - stub's created by build.sh /build.sh # the all-singing build.sh /component.yml # /instance /src /static /dist


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in yarn is such an awesome feeling! Now that we're finally approaching the actual (grand) opening of the shop I feel like a huge burden is being lifted off of my shoulders. I'm a perfectionist and one of the horrible traits that come with perfectionism is that some things are never finished. I can't just do something or it feels like I'm half-assing it. This makes things a bit harder than they have to be at times and make me feel like I'm slacking (even though I'm really not).
I'm slowly coming to terms with the fact that I'm an actual workaholic. I never knew how much time I spent working until I started working in a shop (7 days a week). The first two months felt like I wasn't working at all and nothing was getting done. Now that I'm back to "normal hours", it feels like I'm working even less! I guess this feeling is caused by working 80+ hours a week when I'm at home, so now that I 'only' work 56 hours a week it feels like I'm slacking…
The biggest lesson in this realization is that my work/ home balance is shit and I need to delegate more time to other things I'm ACTUALLY half-assing and neglecting.. (like cleaning and such).
While learning new things about myself I've been working on some new projects and patterns as well. It took me a while to find the time and peace of mind to start knitting again (I haven't been knitting much the past two months), but it's back with a vengeance.. I have SO many ideas and plans I seriously don't know how I'm going to manage them all. I started by finishing something I've been working on for a while:
I remember spinning this yarn during the previous Euro Cup. It was my first attempt at a fine fractal spun yarn, and I'm very happy with the way it turned out. It's a Dutch Wool Diva fiber (something with camel, I'm not entirely sure, but I'm in France right now and I'm paying ridiculous amounts of money for mobile internet, so I'm not going to look it up if you don't mind LOL). The colorway is "Jungle Night", and I have another one waiting for me at home. I thought I could spin two of the same, but it's really hard because my spinning has gotten SO much better since I switched to my Joy. It's interesting because the Bliss spins faster than the Joy, but I'm less hurried because my ankle doesn't hurt, and that apparently results in much more even spinning.
So I wanted to knit something for Ma'iq, and I'm still feeling guilty for not having knit so much for him all this time, so I decided to redeem myself and knit him a cute fall/ winter cardigan 🙂 It's a little big for him (I think) but that's only good. I know the colourway is called Jungle Night, but I felt it could also work as a deep sea kind of thing, so I added sea horses to the yoke and waves (I'm not sure if you can actually see them, I also had to cut a section of yarn that was too light and made the pattern too difficult to see).
Here's a close-up of the sea horses and the waves (and I think this one makes it even harder to see, but oh well). The vest was knit top down and in all the excitement I actually forgot to add short-rows beforse starting the body. Thankfully it's a cardigan that will probably be worn during 1 fall/ winter season, so I'm not too worried. I also only remembered after steeking so there was no way I was going to be able to fix it anyway. I haven't put it on the actual child yet, but that's because we're in France and it's so hot I'm melting in a bikini. I haven't washed it (but I'm sure it'll be dry in minutes so it might be a good idea), and there's no buttons on it, but for this one time I'm going to ignore it and make this an FO post regardless.
Now I don't mean this in a bad/ arrogant way, but I was actually a little impressed when knitting this cardigan. When you look at handspun yarns they usually seem very irregular and uneven, (and obviously so did this one), but it knits up very nicely (which says more about the fiber than the spinning haha), and the fractal spun effect looks really nice. I think I've mentioned this before, but I've never been a fan of barberpole yarn. The same way that I used to hate cable knitting and fair isle felt really dull and not something I would like to wear.. oh how knitting brainwashes you.. But apparently this also works with spinning… I used to reaaally dislike barberpole in my yarns, so much so that I would avoid making "real" 3 plies because I didn't want to end up with a barberpoled yarn. I'm still not a fan of 2 different colors spun together to make an EVEN barberpoled yarn, but fractal spinning has totally opened my eyes to all sorts of new possibilities for yarns and knitting.
I will definitely use this technique more often 🙂
While we're on the subject of fractal handspun yarns, meet Fireshadow. Another Dutch Wool Diva handdyed fiber. I spun this one during the same time I spun Jungle Night. This is a chunkier yarn compared JN and is knit using 4mm needles instead of 3mm. I'm working on another cardigan for Ma'iq (I did mention I was trying to make up for the lack of knitting right?). It's not enough for a whole cardigan so I'm pairing this yarn with some Tosh Merino Light.
I haven't made much progress yet, but I'm really loving this combination. It's simple and low-contrast, and the handspun has enough space to shine 🙂 I'm not using a pattern for this one, it's a simple top-down, raglan cardigan knit back and forth. I'm switching colors every two rows. I'm thinking of keeping this cardigan nice and simple, because the handspun and the stripes will give the whole project enough character.
At first I wasn't sure about the combination, because the handspun is a two ply and the madelinetosh is a single, but now that I'm knitting, and the yarns both have enough space because I'm working on a 4mm needle, I feel as though this is going to work out just fine 🙂
Remember this project? I started (and restarted) this project in February and I'm working on it again. I really love the combination and the yarns and the colors and everything, what I'm not very fond of is how the yarns keep tangling. For some reason I keep moving this project around and everything keeps tangling. Obviously it's the silks fault, because silk will tangle like a b*** if you even look at it the wrong way, but I'm afraid it's just me and I'm simply not giving this project the proper amount of care.
This thing is getting big and the rows are getting long. This is one of those moments when I'm thoroughly pleased with myself for learning to knit continental style waaay back. I purl almost as fast as I knit nowadays, so I'm really not too bothered by the long rows of purling. What I do notice more and more is that it's a very delicate project (especially the silk rows), so I'm not comfortable knitting this very often, or as an in between project. I feel I enjoy knitting this for longer periods of time (mainly because I have to stop knitting in the middle of the row and I hate leaving this project like that). The yarns are tangly (I just made up a word there, but I think this conveys the meaning well enough lol) enough as is, and leaving the project mid-row is becoming less and less appealing.
In the list of FO's there's two that should be added. I don't have a better project atm, so this one will have to do, but I finished two handspun yarns. The one on the left is a single named contrast and the one on the right is a nameless chain plied yarn I started spinning when I was pregnant. I finished it a while ago but never had the time to actually wash and measure it. Now all they need is a label and they're good to go.
The shop is mostly finished and all we need to do now is expand, expand and expand some more. There's so many things I want to do, and so many different yarns I want to get, so many awesome workshops.. the list is endless. I'm trying to keep this blog about my personal knitting and the shops website/ blog about the shop, so if you're curious about the shop you might want to check out the blog over here. I have been working on a new project and you can see Ma'iq wearing it in these pictures. He's totally in love with the buttons so every time he's in the shop he'll go look through them (and ovbiously take them out for a walk).
I'm currently writing out the pattern, but here's a little sneak preview of what it looks like. Here you see Ma'iq picking out the buttons he likes to play with next haha.
Now that we're moving onto the knitting department I can also tell you about the things I'm planning and working on right now. I'm probably not the only one who does this, but when I plan for a holiday I usually take waaay too much stuff with me. You hope for nice weather and a lot of nice activities, but sometimes you end up with crap weather and you can't do anything other than sit inside. This is why I bring too much yarn/ knitting projects with me.
I'm currently working on this project here. When I'm in the shop most people who are not familiar with Lopi yarns ask me who'd ever want to knit with lopi. I usually end up telling them how much I love Lopi yarn and how soft it becomes after washing. About the properties and the qualities but the best way to explain is to actually knit something and let them feel the difference. So here's the project I'm currently working on (and I'm almost ready to finish if I don't run out of yarn). The pattern is called "The Rain Outside" and it's a garter rib shawl with very unique short row, lace sections in between. I think it's a lovely pattern and it's a very nice project to work on. The only drawback is the bleeding petrol yarn. It's to be expected of petrol, but my hands are blue when I work on this shawl. It's something I can live with 🙂
Another project I'm planning for is a baby jacket using Scheepjes Highlands yarn. I love this yarn because it's soft and has an amazing stitch definition. It's also very affordable and durable, so it's perfect for a baby jacket. My kid tends to get everything really, really dirty, so it's nice to know I can simply throw this one in the washer without any worries.
So I can't decide if I want to knit or crochet this, and what it wants to become. Scheepjes Luca is really soft and drapey, but it's so hard to decide on what to do with it. For now I'm just going to pet it and listen carefully, I'm sure it will tell me what it wants to be when it grows up 🙂
I haven't even started this project, but it's already one of my favorites. Scheepjes Silvi in two colors and Mohair Rhythm. It's all in my head, but I'm sure it's going to be awesome when it's done 🙂 I'm working on the design choices right now, it's so hard to pick something and stick with it. The design part is still going all over the place, but I'm getting there 🙂
Onto the design I'm currently (actually) working on. It's a top-down something something, but I'm really not ready to talk about it yet. Yes, you are seeing this correctly, I'm knitting 2×2 ribbing in Scheepjes Mohair Rhythm on 3mm needles. I'm definitely a masochist when it comes to knitting. It can't be insane enough, but I'm honestly starting to have doubts about my sanity. See this is the problem: the ribbing looks really nice in this yarn, it's very fuzzy, but you can clearly see the ribbing. On the other hand it's really hard to see what you're actually knitting while knitting. The K's look like P's and the P's look like K's. It's really very frustrating if you're knitting this in between other things and while talking to other people. This is something you need to have good lighting for and a bit of focus (which I don't have right now). So right now the progress on this thing is a bit slow, but that's ok so long as there's progress 🙂
Say hello to Scheepjes Bloom. This is a pure cotton yarn that's super airy because it's knit. I'm going to use this to crochet an Avalon top. I started one a very long time ago, but I used the wrong kind of yarn and I wasn't really looking forward to the project from the beginning. This yarn will look much better and have an amazing stitch definition, so I think it will be a better choice for this top.
I haven't mentioned it on the blog yet, but there's two amazing indie dyers from Utrecht whose yarn I'm allowed to sell in the shop. One of those indie dyers (Chestnut Cabin) has dyed two ah-ma-zing custom colors for the shop. One of which is the beautiful blues in this picture. I'm super sad because I forgot to bring the cards with me so I'm unable to write down the fiber combination, but there's cashmere in here and it's glorious. I'm going to use these two to rework my last pattern from 2014. I had designed a lace shawl/ cardigan but I wasn't happy with the way it turned out. It was too big and it constantly fell off my shoulders (which sucked so much). So I reworked the charts and I'm now working on the new version. When it's done there's going to be kits and the pattern will (finally) be published on Ravelry as well. It totally feels like my knitting is kicking my ass to work harder haha 🙂
When I met Andrea for the first time she had these two neon yellow hanks of handdyed yarn with her. I fell so hard I had to have them both. I'm combining them with mohair rhythm to knit this adorable jacket for Ma'iq. The pattern is called Antoine and it's a double sided jacket for boys (but I guess it would work for girls as well). I'm going to knit one side held double with the mohair and the handdyed, and the other side just using the handdyed. The mohair will make it somewhat wind-proof which is what we'll need in Dutch fall and winter seasons 🙂
The last ball of yarn is a 600m light laceweight, royal alpaca, handdyed yarn (also by Chestnut Cabin). I'm going to knit myself a fall/ winter cardigan/ sweater for in the shop. I have two of them *winkwink*
So this concludes my plans and projects.. (lol as if), it only took me 3 days to write this post and I'm sure I've forgotten a whole lot of things, but now that most of the work is done I'm able to update more frequently again 🙂
Happy knitting 🙂 (also if you have any good suggestions for the Luca yarn please let me know, I'm really having a hard time deciding haha)


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'Everyone has had the same experience; it's just different wars': The Veterans Breakfast Club rebuilding lost friendships
PUBLISHED: 16:44 21 March 2019 | UPDATED: 16:44 21 March 2019
Veterans have praised a monthly meeting club which allows them to socialise among their 'brothers and sisters' - as well as providing care for mental and physical injuries suffered during their service.
On the second Saturday of each month the Veterans Breakfast Club meets at Coast Bar and Restaurant, in Corton near Lowestoft.
The branch was set up by Duane Ashworth – who served in the Grenadier Guards between 1984 and 1996 and now runs the bar.
In 2012 Mr Ashworth's son, James, himself a Grenadier Guard, was killed in Afghanistan as he led his fire team in an attack on an enemy base.
The 23-year-old earned a Victoria Cross for his gallantry - and the tragedy inspired his father to continue reaching out to fellow servicemen.
Mr Ashworth said: "It made us aware of PTSD and we know a lot of injured servicemen.
"PTSD can come at any time of life.
"The breakfast club is about getting like-minded people who have the same mindset together, to generally have a chat.
"We have had guys who have just come out of the army, having served in Afghanistan and Iraq, sharing their experiences, and then people from as far back as the Second World War.
"We all have something in common. Everyone has had the same experience; it's just different wars."
The group now boasts around 70 members, with an average of 40 veterans attending each meeting.
And Mr Ashworth said it has been extremely well received among the local veterans community.
It has also provided many with a chance to rekindle lost friendships.
Mick Fall and Steve Brooks had last seen each other in 1975 when serving in the same paratrooper regiment.
Mr Fall said: "We have just got a bit older but nothing else has changed."
The group helps provide support for those suffering from mental or physical injuries – helping link specialist organisation which offer help.
Gary Matthews, who served in the Royal Corp of Transport for more than 20 years, added: "
"We all have a common language because we are all a band of brothers and sisters.
"There are a lot of veterans groups which offer support; this is another support network for the those who need it."
For more information about Corton's Veterans Breakfast Club call 01502 733922.
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Madeline McCann parents take heart from mystery blonde girl found living with gypsies
Madeline McCann's parents have greeted the news of a mystery blond girl's discovery as proof that their child could still be out there. Although the girl is not their long lost daughter, the family are taking heart because the mystery girl's discovery raises the possibility that Madeline McCann may still be alive six years after her disappearance in the Algarve region of Portugal.
The girl, who is known only as 'Maria', was discovered on Wednesday by Greek police in an area near Farsala in central Greece during a raid on Gypsy settlements. At the camp, the police found the girl with a couple and thirteen other kids. The police carried out DNA testing on the girl and the couple which determined that they are not her parents, and because of her looks and hair colour the Greek police believe that the little girl is of northern or eastern European origin and that she was the victim of international trafficking. Greek officials have requested international assistance to help identify the four-year old girl.
The girl's discovery has brought Madeline McCann's story back to national attention as it bears a lot of similarities to her disappearance during a family holiday in Portugal on May 3rd 2007. The McCann's spokesman said, "This gives Kate and Gerry great hope that Madeleine could be found alive," and Madeline's dad, Gerry, said that statistics show that the younger a child is when they're taken, the higher the chances are that they'll be found alive. "There are cases over the last few years of children who have been found after they've been taken for a long time."
The mystery girl is currently being assessed by child psychologists and the couple found harbouring the her, a 39 year-old man and a 40 year-old woman, have been charged with abduction and remain in custody.
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Phone Comparisons: ASUS ZenFone 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Do we have a good one for you today – the powerful ASUS ZenFone 2 takes on the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Active…a terrific all around smartphone versus the heavy duty take everywhere smartphone. Most of the Galaxy S6 features were carried over to the new S6 Active, so it is certainly cramped with flagship specifications. The ZenFone 2 model we are comparing is spec'd out quite a bit itself, and at a terrific price. In many of these comparisons, people will say that the two devices are not in the same league or that we are comparing a Corvette to a Ford Focus. However, these comparisons will give you an idea of just how that $13,000 Focus stacks up to the $60,000 Corvette…is the Corvette practical, is it worth $47,000 more if all you want is to get from point A to point B?
Honestly, there are not many features these two devices have in common. The display size is close – 5.1-inches on the S6 Active and 5.5-inch on the ZenFone 2, although they have very different technologies and resolutions. They do share a few usual suspects – Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (4.0 on ZenFone 2 and 4.1 on the S6 Active), GPS, NFC capabilities, a microUSB port for charging and data transfer and the also share a fast charge battery option.
Please take a deliberate look at the detailed Specifications Comparison chart below and here you will see just how these two great devices stack up against one another – click on the "View Full Comparison" link at the end of the chart to expand the details. After that, we will look at each individual device in greater detail and point out some of its pros and cons. From all of this information we will try to determine the winner based on specs and execution of design and functions.
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ASUS Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML)
The ASUS ZenFone 2 looks deceptively high-end with its brushed metal look. However, ASUS has pulled an LG on us and used a plastic body with a brushed metallic-like finish. We are not saying that it feels cheap – it does not. Also stolen from LG is the placement of rocker switch for the volume on the back of the device, but the on/off button is on the top of the device. The nicely rounded sides make the ZenFone 2 easy to hold and helps explain its 10.9mm thickness. The Galaxy S6 Active's body does not show the all-metal frame or the beautiful Gorilla Glass on the back – it is an 'acquired' look of camouflage in a hard-shelled plastic and what it lacks in beauty, it more than makes up in durability.
The ASUS ZenFone 2 sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and 403 pixels-per-inch (PPI.) This just cannot touch the 576 PPI on the QHD display of the Galaxy S6 Active. The ZenFone 2 model we are looking at uses a 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 quad-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz and is coupled to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory, although it does offer another 64GB of expansion by way of a microSD card. This compares to the Galaxy S6 Active's 64-bit Exynos 7420 octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage…but there is no way for expansion.
The main camera on the ZenFone 2 is packing a 13MP sensor, autofocus and a dual-tone LED flash, but no OIS. This will certainly supply some decent photos, however it is no match for the 16MP camera and many features found on the Galaxy S6 Active. The ZenFone 2 comes with a large 5MP FFC, as does the Galaxy S6 Active, for social selfies and video chatting. Even though the back easily comes off the ZenFone 2, both devices use a non-removable battery. The ZenFone 2 has a smaller 3000mAh battery, while the Galaxy S6 Active uses a larger 3500mAh battery.
This Dual-SIM device is running Android 5.0 Lollipop along with its ZenUI Skin overlay and sports a FM radio and Fast Charging – 60-percentage in 40 minutes. It should eventually be available in Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamor Red and Ceramic White. You can also find the ASUS ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML) with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of memory on Amazon for only $299.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
AT&T is once again the exclusive carrier for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, as they have been for the past couple of models. The Galaxy S6 Active is designed for those with an active lifestyle and comes in three variations – gray, white camo and blue camo – although I prefer the plain gray. It is rugged, yet still a nice looking device that you could take anywhere. Pulling out a high-end device at a fancy party draped in green or blue camo might not be the classiest move. Gone is the glass on the back, but in the trade-off, the battery jumps from 2550mAh to 3500mAh and two days of service…not a bad deal. The two capacitive buttons for the recent and the back keys have been removed, and in their place are three physical buttons that give a nice click for feedback.
The Galaxy S6 Active has most of the same components as the normally aspirated Galaxy S6. It sports the same 5.1-inch QHD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and about 576 PPI – this compares to the 5.5-inch FHD display with 1080p and only 403 PPI on the ZenFone 2. The S6 Active uses the same 64-bit Exynos 7420 octa-core processor and is the first one to use 14nm technology. It has four cores clocked at 1.5GHz and four cores clocked at 2.1GHz. This is more advanced technology than is found in the ZenFone 2's Intel Atom quad-core processor. The S6 Active has 3GB of RAM and is the faster DDR4 RAM and packs 32GB of internal memory with no way to expand. The ZenFone 2 has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory that is expandable by 64GB via a microSD card. In this area, the S6 Active uses a new and faster UFS 2.0 flash memory.
The S6 Active comes with the same great camera in the Galaxy S6 – a 16MP, OIS, ƒ/1.9, auto real-time HDR, low-light video, high clear zoom, IR detect white balance, virtual shot, slow motion, fast motion, pro mode, selective focus. It also has a 5MP, ƒ/1.9, auto real-time HDR, low-light video FFC for great group selfies and video chats. This compares to a 13MP main camera and a 5MP FFC on the ZenFone 2. The S6 Active also packs a larger non-removable 3500mAh battery versus 3000mAh battery and you should easily get two days of service.
The Galaxy S6 Active has many features that the ZenFone 2 does not have, such as dust proofing, shock and water resistant and is engineered to withstand drops on the stones or in the water. It is IP68 rated and certified to meet a series of military specifications. It also come with a button to push that will bring up the Activity Zone – instant weather information, a barometer, compass, flashlight, stopwatch and S Health info. The S6 Active allows you to use the Ultra Power Saving Mode (UPSM), use fast charge or wireless charging mode to save your battery or keep it charged. It also includes a heart rate sensor, oxygen saturation sensor and a built-in IR Blaster.
The S6 Activity colors are Gray, Blue Camo or White Camo. The device is an AT&T exclusive and it will cost you $200 on a two-year contract or $695 off-contract – the same price as the normal Galaxy S6.
…And The Winner Is…
This was an easy decision and it depends what you do with your smartphone – if you want an everyday smartphone to text, check your emails, take some occasional pictures, make a few phone calls and play a few games, then the ASUS ZenFone 2 at only $299 could be the device for you. It has a decent display, a great Intel processor, more RAM and more internal base storage along with expansion capabilities – a lot of smartphone for the money.
If you are an active outdoors person that loves to hike, camp, swim in the rivers, rock climb, hunt, take beautiful pictures while you are outside and you have some money in the bank, then you would definitely do yourself a favor getting the new Galaxy S6 Active. It is certainly the higher quality device, but unless you are going to go "active," then I would get the normal Galaxy S6.
I am picking the ZenFone 2 as the winner of this comparison, ONLY because it is the more practical everyday phone – but like I said, if you do need the capabilities of the Galaxy S6 Active, then it would be the better device for you – but it will cost you over double the amount. The decision is yours, but rest assured that the ASUS ZenFone 2 is a great device for $299.Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.
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Reminder of Last Prophet's words from 2013:
Napoleon, Lenin and fake Putin: all exposed first by Last Prophet
Illuminati jokes: Napoleon exiled twice to an island for dummies
Napoleon's exile to the island of St. Helena, unlile the exile to the island of Elba, was not originally scripted.
Napoleon was an agent of the prussian illuminati, the same sect that not only introduced the guillotine but also controlled the french revolutiion.
Napoleon was selected to play "emperor of France" to accomplish these two tasks:
1 - to conquer Russia for the illuminati
2 - to immediately after detonate as suicide bomber.
Napoleon's self-detonation would put an end to France's role as key player in Europe, once and for all.
The break-up of France would start by the loss of northeastern areas, Alsace and Lorraine, to be transferred to the prussian illuminazis.
At the end of thed day Napoleon would be rewarded with the "exile in the island of Elba".
1813: Napoleon failed in his first mission. Yet the illuminati, fulfilling one of their religion's commandments, to formally turn defeat into victory, still staged the "Napoleon exiled to Elba" act.
Napoleon's resurrection alias the "escape from Elba" and Waterloo were NOT originally scripted.
They were added to the script for two reasons, the first being to still partly fulfill the second task originally assigned to Napoleon.
The second reason was the same as for Hitler to order Churchill to bomb the hell out of Dresden civilians, 130 years later.
One century later Lenin is an insider remake of Napoleon
Illuminati agent Lenin, an ethnic german pretending to be a russian with some jewish and german ancestry, is assigned the same two tasks as Napoleon.
For the first time the conquest of Russia is done from within, with an infiltrator as treasonous leader.
Detail difference to Napoleon: the self-detonation at the end of the day would obviously be part of the break-up of Russia, not of France.
The plan didn't succed because Lenin died too early and illuminazi agent Trotsky was defeated by patriotic Stalin.
End Times Paradox: Lenin still was awarded the status of a russian hero, sealed with a mausoleum and hundreds of statues in soviet cities.
Two centuries later fake Putin is again an insider remake of Napoleon or in other words a perfect remake of Lenin
Fake Putin became the president of Russia in 2010, after the real Putin was jailed and executed.
Update: The attempt was foiled March 2015, as the impostor was also jailed by patriots.
Waterloo 1815 = bombing of Dresden 1945 = illuminati theater AFTER their DEFEAT 1812 and 1943.
Illuminati's failed military attempts to occupy Russia were in fact all lead by Germans, althoug the second one had corsican Napoleon Bonaparte as official leader.
The first as early as 1242, 1242, more than five centuries before Illuminati's self-proclaimed birthdate.
2013, October: Last Prophet exposes worldwide first
Novus ordo seclorum - WHY Illuminati used it to name GLOBAL SLAVERY.
In the process also explsed: the first illuminati failed attempt to militarily occupy Russia, sealed at the Battle of the Ice, 1242.
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eSports lounges attract more than 80,000 video game enthusiasts every year. Now, one is coming to Chesapeake's Greenbrier Mall at Gameworks.
Gameworks is an entertainment chain with locations in seven cities nationwide -- including Chesapeake, Virginia. Soon, the company, which currently specializes in arcade games, live music, and bar-style dining, will be introducing a new addition to its locations -- eSports lounges.
Phil Kaplan, Gameworks' new CEO and Chairman, told the Virginian-Pilot that the Chesapeake location will get its own eSports lounge before the end of 2018. Kaplan said the addition will include consoles, games, and couches, all aimed to attract video game enthusiasts and casual players. The CEO said that some locations with the new eSports lounges host regular gaming tournaments every other night. The Chesapeake location will also be receiving three new video games featuring characters from DC Comics' Justice League: Big Buck Hunter, Cruis'n Blast, and Injustice, according to the Pilot.
The Gameworks location at Chesapeake's Greenbrier Mall will be one of the seven nationwide outlets to receive a new eSports lounge. But what are eSports, and why would you care?
Like it or not, the world of eSports -- competitive video gaming -- is quickly becoming a serious industry. eSports has gained attention from investors like T-Mobile and Disney, professional athletes like Shaquille O'Neal, and outlets like Forbes, which marked 2018 revenues for the industry at north of $906 million. In the future -- and the present -- video gaming is no longer an embarrassing hobby or an exploit for children; it's a legitimate way to enjoy your leisure time, and it's a hobby that, like any other, requires practice, talent, and skill to perform.
eSports lounges are becoming increasingly popular for both their social aspect and their practicality for enthusiasts. Gaming equipment is expensive, and high-quality gaming computers could easily become an investment of $10,000 or more. With eSports lounges, young people (and old) can enjoy the equipment that allows them to play competitively without draining their wallets.
These lounges have another potential benefit, too: They bring gaming into the social realm. Playing video games is often an isolating activity, with many players spending the majority of their time in their homes, alone. In the extreme, this sometimes leads to social isolation and even depression among those who spend the majority of their time indoors, gaming alone. With eSports lounges, gaming could become a destigmatized social activity that extends beyond the home and into the public sphere. These lounges allow players to engage in their favorite hobby while also meeting others who share their interests, becoming part of an in-person community, developing camaraderie, receiving social recognition for their hobbies, and getting to participate in structured events like competitions.
For Gameworks, the addition of eSports lounges is a natural segway. The company was originally part of a joint venture between entertainment giant Dreamworks and video game developer Sega. In 2018, Gameworks franchises are nationally recognized for electronic sports gaming, with tournaments in their eSports lounges attracting more than 80,000 players and spectators each year. While eSports' debut in the Hampton Roads region is still early, residents are already excited.
"I would go to an [esports] lounge," one 21-year-old Newport News resident, an avid video gamer, said of the new addition. The college student emphasized the social opportunities these venues provide, as well as the access to equipment.
"eSports lounges let you relive the days of lan parties, playing online games together side by side," he continued. "Also, a lot of people are unable to purchase the most up-to-date hardware for gaming. Going to a gaming lounge, equipped with high-end computers, can even give the playing field a competitive edge."
Would you go to the new eSports lounge? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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For you System i folks out there, there are 3 new options under F23 for the WRKDOMSVR command. I have only loaded the release - I have not upgraded any servers to 7.0.2 yet. The new options are:
14 - Work with support files - This opens the IBM_TECHNICAL_SUPPORT directory.
15 - Work with NSDs - This opens the IBM_TECHNICAL_SUPPORT directory and only displays nsd* files.
16 - Dump server call stacks - This will create spooled files for each job running in the particular Domino partition.
It's great to have these options right from the server management screen! I just have to remember the numbers now...
As a side note, before you load the QNOTESRL savf, make sure that nobody is using the WRKDOMSVR command. The panel group objects may not get updated correctly. I had to redo my install of the Domino release files because I was receiving an error when doing WRKDOMSVR. This is not something specific to Domino 7.0.2, though, as others have had it happen on previous versions.
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HTC's deluxe version of the Vive Pro VR headset debuted in January at CES with a new name — Vive Pro Eye — and a promise that it would sit above rather than replace its predecessor. Today, HTC announced the new model's release across 25 European countries and China, complete with a price tag that will make your eyes either squint or water: It's asking around $2,000 for the hardware, and that's before the added cost of a semi-optional services package.
As its name suggests, Vive Pro Eye's signature differentiator is its inclusion of eye-tracking hardware from Tobii, paired with support for foveated rendering. Users wearing the headset can control in-app cursors with nothing more than changes of gaze directions, and apps can use eye positions to deliver increased detail to whichever part of the frame is being actively viewed, while reducing detail in peripheral areas to conserve processing power. The 2,880 by 1,600 pixel OLED screen resolution is otherwise similar to the prior-generation Vive Pro.
HTC's initial pricing of £1,499 ($1,927) in Europe or ¥13,888 ($2,019) in China includes the Vive Pro Eye headset, two SteamVR 2.0 base stations, and two controllers; there's currently no option to buy the headset by itself. That's a £200 ($257) premium over the standard Vive Pro set, about in line with what HTC suggested back in January.
If the hardware expense alone wasn't enough to scare potential "enthusiast" customers away, HTC isn't being shy about marketing Eye specifically to enterprise customers. The company says that an additional £198 services package, Advantage, is required for commercial use of the headset, adding mass SteamVR software deployment support, expedited repair services, and a two-year warranty to the hardware.
North American pricing and bundles have not yet been announced, but Vive Pro Eye is unlikely to be less expensive outside of its initial launch countries. HTC has said that it expects the headset to be used by high-end businesses for applications that benefit from eye tracking, such as simulations of cars, sports training, and virtual collaboration. Support for games is likely to be extremely limited due to both pricing and the company's enterprise focus.
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Recap the last 2 months of dorklicious indie-centric music...please!
I've been away for the last couple months. Methinks only about 3 of ya's noticed, but fuck it, my love for you is unconditional. Jesus and I can do that.
Tell me about it all. I guess the Flaming Lips put out a new record, eh? What else? You Brits are crazy for Christmas tunes, so who got Number 1? MBV announced a tour, what? I need to know! Who's doing what to whom? Who's hot and who's not? Lay it on me!


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Chai break is a periodic feature on This is Lit to discuss concerns that every book blogger has. This is meant to be a lighthearted discussion that you'd have over tea and the only reason for it not being called Discussion Post is that the site's author thinks that would be too mainstream. Pfft.
Hiya, nerds!
I'm doing a discussion post after a really long time. And today's topic is very meta–it's about discussion posts themselves.
Like every other blogger, I understood the power discussion posts have early into the blogging game. Discussion posts:
- Increase interaction with followers.
- Help you understand your audience.
- Boost your stats.
So it's obviously good to do discussion posts.
But, there's a reason why I'm not regular with my Chai Break posts. Other than the fact that I'm a lazy old dumpster lookalike. I find it, erm, a little boring. I'll scurry into my book blogger's box of shame now.
The key to a good discussion post is finding the right topic. I once did a discussion on book to screen adaptations and said I like TV shows based on books more than movies. It was a great post (obviously 😛 ) and people unanimously agreed to my views in the comments.
Now, there's nothing wrong with people agreeing with me, but it's not really a discussion if people just repeatedly say "you know what? You're right". This is more something I would appreciate in real life, as opposed to people just cringing and silently backing off at anything I say.
And that's why I'm never regular with my discussion posts. I need to find the right topic, which will have people giving me their opinion, AND adding more than just the usual "I feel the same way too".
Let's discuss!
So today, tell me what you really think about discussion posts? How do you come up with your topics? Or better yet, teach us how to find the right topics. Comment and let me know how you structure your discussion posts!
~ Shruti
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HCYD is governed by an Executive Board consisting of the following members who direct the organization's policies and procedures:
Aimee Focaraccio, President
Angela Cirillo, Vice President
Joe Skillender, Treasurer
Daniel Levine, Secretary
Caitlin Mota, Communications Director
Nancy Guevara, Events and Activities Director
Patrick Ambrossi, Membership and Outreach Director
George Zapata, Community Services Director
Anthony Rios, High School/College Outreach Liaison
HCYD operates under the direction of its parent organization—the Hudson County Democratic Organization. Its leadership is:
Amy DeGise, Chairwoman
Felix Henriquez, Vice-Chair
HCYD is led by two Honorary Co-Chairs who are each among the leading Young Elected Officials in the State of New Jersey. HCYD's Honorary Co-Chairs are:
Cosmo Cirillo, West New York Town Commissioner
Raj Mukherji, State Assemblyman representing the 33rd Legislative District
HCYD is organized as a County Chapter under the direction of the statewide New Jersey Young Democrats and the national Young Democrats of America.


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Longtime Ardmore pastor Rev. Billy Dewayne Smith, passed from life to Life Everlasting, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at his Ardmore residence surrounded by his loving family.
Billy Dewayne Smith was born at Deming, New Mexico, Sept. 9, 1930, to Joseph Alonzo and Ethel Tabitha (Lasley) Smith, the 11th child and seventh son of their family of 12 children. In 1931, the family moved to Ardmore. He began school at Mary Niblack in 1936. The following year the family moved back to Deming, living there for about three years and then returned to Ardmore. Billy finished grade school at Mary Niblack and then began high school at Dickson High in 1946.
Billy proudly served in the U. S. Army, enlisting July 19, 1949, and serving during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany for 15 1/2 months and was honorably discharged December 3, 1952, at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, with the rank of Corporal. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 30.
Returning to Ardmore he married the love of his life, Wanda Mae Berry, Nov. 7, 1954. He and Wanda had a collaborative and caring relationship. It was based on mutual support and a deep love for each other. Married for over 51 years, Wanda passed away July 23, 2006.
It was in 1958, that Brother Billy gave his life to God and followed that call the rest of his life. The first time he preached was June 15, 1958. Isaiah 55:6, "Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near." In 1962, he became pastor of the Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of God and was instrumental in founding and construction of several other churches. Reverend Billy D. Smith was a person of faith and lived life serving others.
During his life Brother Billy had worked in the oil fields, was a pipe fitter and worked for some 30 years at Ardmore Plumbing Supply.
In addition to his parents and wife, Brother Billy was preceded in death by two daughters, Angel Mae Smith in 1961, and Linda Kay Studeman in 1983; grandsons, Robby Ritter, Jr., Dustin Chance and James Gunsolus; 11 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include three daughters, Patsy Hawkins, Cindy Bryson and her husband, H.L. (Melvin), Sherry Gibson and her husband, William (Bucky), 14 grandchildren, Bobby, Billy, Christie, Penny, Sommer, Angela, Brandon, Ashley, Brenda, Randy, Darla, Ashley, Kaycie and Jacob; 50 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, a host of extended family and friends.
Rev. Leo Potts will officiate at the Celebration of Life services at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in the Centennial Chapel of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial with military honors will follow at the Newport Cemetery, with the assistance of Bobby Studeman, Billy Studeman, Randy Bryson, Brandon James, Daniel John and Johnny Baker, serving as pallbearers. Honorary bearers include Tony Jones and Jimmy Swader.
A time of visitation and support for family and friends will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
Rev. Billy Dewayne Smith
Longtime Ardmore pastor Rev. Billy Dewayne Smith, passed from life to Life Everlasting, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at his Ardmore residence surrounded by his loving family.


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Citi raised earnings estimates for a numer of retailers, as July's warm weather heats up sales, according to its same-store sales preview.
July same-store sales estimates are expected to meet and possibly surpass expectations for broadline retailers, amid the hottest July in 116 years, according to the report. Citi raised earnings estimates for Costco from 7 percent to 9 percent to 8 percent to 10 percent, Kohl's from 2 percent to 4 percent to 3 to 5 percent and Macy's from 4 to 6 percent to 5 percent to 7 percent.
If inventories end the quarter as forecast, Citi expects retailers to deliver high sales, gross margins, and earnings for the second quarter.
Same-store sales are expected to rise 6.4 percent in July, up from a 4.1 percent increase in the same month last year and compared with an 8.7 percent increase in June, according to the Citi Investment Research and Analysis SSS index.
Citi expects same-store sales at general-merchandise stores to rise 6.9 percent, and a department-store same-store sales to increase by 5.3 percent.
The warm weather, which helped stores sell through summer clearance merchandise, and an increase in promotional events, may benefit discount stores, including Costco, JC Penny, Kohl's and Target this quarter.
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