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The Heroisms: Back To Where We Left Off
After meeting Adam in the Montreal warehouse, Peter still is unaware of his memories or anything that happened after arriving in Ireland. It is this that Adam tells him he has to remember something close to him, and then we're transferred back to that night in Kirby Plaza, where Nathan saved Peter from exploding New York City. However this time, we see it from a different perspective; interestingly, Peter does explode but Nathan is freefalling after being burned badly from the radiation, and suddenly Peter is catching him, flying him down to the surface and takes him to a hospital. Although Peter is caught by Bob and Elle, where he is taken to the Company's quarters, as Bob calmly tells him their intentions of curing him of his abilities and return to a normal life. This is where, as the months pass, Peter meets Adam Monroe and learns of what the Company is really doing through Adam's words and they band together to get out, along with Adam's promise to heal/cure a burnt Nathan in the hospital.
The Sanders family has some luck on their side as DL recovers from the bullet wound Linderman had given him and they are about to return to their lives, when suddenly Bob stops by to give Niki some advice on how she can be cured from herself, revealing the true nature of Jessica's manifestation and how he and the Company can help her and her family. She refuses and is given medications, but stops taking them after a while, thinking that she doesn't need them to control her. Except this backfires badly, ending with a tragic end, leaving Niki with only one option left.
Meanwhile, Maya is attending her brother's wedding to a girl she doesn't like or trust
The Characters: They're Like Fantastic Four, Minus One
Peter Petrelli: I loved his side of the story this episode, right from where we left off in the finale where they flew up into the sky directly to his alliance partnership with Adam Monroe to "save the world". I really liked that Peter saved Nathan's life after Nathan saved his. Awww, that was sweet. Some people have said that Peter was too trusting of the Company and should've demanded to have been taken back home, but in the scheme of things Peter had no particular control over his powers and because of what happened to Nathan he didn't want to cause anyone anymore harm. Though I did like that despite that, after meeting Adam, he began realizing the truth of what was happening. Whether he should fully trust Adam or not is up for questioning, but it's nice to see him joining up with someone else. And OMG HE FINALLY REMEMBERS EVERYTHING AND THANKS TO THE MEMORY OF NATHAN!!! This leaves the Petrelli Reunion of BroYay! Hee!
Nathan Petrelli: Yeesh, those were NASTY burns! So, Adam's blood healed Nathan from the burns, and the burned reflection he keeps seeing everywhere as a shadow of guilt taunting him is his own guilt/regret from what happened with Peter. Makes sense, after all they've been through and what Nathan's endured. It seems to be a recurring thing with the Petrelli's: guilt. Peter felt guilty about Nathan so he allowed himself to be taken into the Company, Nathan felt guilty over what happened with Peter, and even after miraculously healing he dwelled over it and is psychologically damaged. Even Angela Petrelli, dealing with her own guilt after all of what they've done.
Angela Petrelli: Speaking of the Ice Queen herself, perhaps we'd gotten a glimpse of her ability of this episode. The power of persuasion, much like Eden's but through touch this time. If not that, then something else, but it was REALLY evident that they focused on her touching Heidi in that particular way she does with almost everyone.
Adam Monroe: Is he good? Is he evil? Is he misguided due to his absolute hatred over Hiro's actions from the past? Can he be trusted? All these questions have swirled in my head throughout this episode, because he is VERY convincing if he has other intentions. Just, dude, I don't know what to think anymore for EITHER side actually. But damn, David Anders is amazing in this role.
Bob and Elle: Interesting pair to place together. Judging from Elle's childish mannerishs it seems that her "daddy" comment from the earlier episode was more of a petname than anything. They did give her character slight background, and her playing with Peter like he's a pet or a toy was very friendly. I kept thinking that she was going to force him into becoming her personal plaything or something, with her playfully zapping him every time she came with his medication. They did say that Elle would become more of a "vixen" as the episodes continued, so this was it. I still don't know how I feel about that or whether I like her or not, but whatever. I kept thinking "OMG girl, stop flirting with Peter! He doesn't like it!"
As for Bob, man that guy is freaking everywhere isn't he? Dude is sketchy with his words too. You think he's telling the truth, but you're sure he's telling lies, but then he pops up to every character possible and spins these words of comfort into thinking everything coming out of his mouth is of the good. See? This gives me more reason that even though Mohinder had been part of the plan to take down the Company, Bob's words are convincing enough. If Bob is spinning a web of lies concerning the Company along with Adam, then he's fooled practically everyone around him. If not, if he's trying to do good, he's doing a bang-up job with keeping everyone in the dark with his true intentions.
Maya y Alejandro: While I do like the Wonder Twins, I think their scenes in this episode were out-of-place. They had basically only two freaking scenes throughout the whole hour, and the backstory wasn't necessary new. Maya's power just manifested itself for the first time, so I felt it was unneeded as they could've done that in a graphic novel or something.
The Sanders Family: I was so happy that DL had survived the gunshot wound from the finale, however I was pissed that DL had to die like THAT. Although from normal circumstances it really was something that I could've done without. I dislike how they're dealing with Niki at that point, addressing her alter ego as her escaping into herself with multiple personalities as a side effect with dealing with her abilities. Um, honestly I don't buy that one because as we saw in the "Six Months Ago" from last season she didn't even know she had an ability and it was Jessica that emerged after her father had returned from nowhere. Of course, going by fanwanking about Jessica's death affecting Niki that it's possible that Niki had used Jessica as a shielding personality at times when she thought she wasn't consciously strong enough. Eh. I don't know. But it's because of Niki's decision to not take the medication, allowing the alter ego (named "Gina" this time) to take over which eventually led to DL's death. Great Niki, how are you going to explain that to Micah, hmmm?
The Haitian: Rocks hardcore, dude. I mean really. Of course, there's the whole line of who the Haitian has worked for overtime. He's been with the Company, first being discovered by Thompson, worked for them then handed to HRG for a time and then partnered with him during their "bag and tag" days, then had been associated and worked alongside Angela Petrelli, then returned to the Company, then after this episode it seems that he helped Peter escape before returning back to Haiti after being infected with the virus. Which later is reunited with HRG to take down the Company. He's like, the mysterious man of AWESOME.
The Episode: Four Months, Three Months, Two Months and Three Weeks Ago...
So this primarily focused on three particular storylines, one of them not exactly featured but it was still there. I kind of wished we had more interconnecting flashbacks from other storylines, like for instance the Bennet family moving to California or perhaps how Mohinder and Matt adopted Molly and were living together; that could've connected with the arrangement being made between HRG and Mohinder of their master plan to take down the Company, something I had wished would be revealed because we don't even know what they had arranged to do. It would've made a lot more sense, especially with the Herrera storyline seeming out-of-place. But yes, this entire episode was more about Peter Petrelli finding an alliance with Adam Monroe, which leads to their present partnership and cause a whole lot of problems if Adam is actually really the Big Bad of the (first half) of the season. Side plotpoints were the Company and Bob's role, which he seems to be the activist for gaining people's trust.
This brings me back to the point of the moral grayness of the entire show, especially this season. I was talking with my sister and she and I both agreed that everything has been twisted and turned upside down for us. Last season we knew the Company were bad guys because we saw things from one side, however this season we've gotten more deeper into that organization and realize that there is actually a silver lining to their corruptedness. And that, in the right hands, can be turned around to becoming a good place of operation done for the right reasons and motives for protecting people with abilities. HRG had once joined them thinking he was doing it for a greater cause in the beginning, but knowing that Claire was at risk at being exposed to these people he did whatever possible to not let that happen and decided to go against them; Mohinder entered the Company intending to destroy it with HRG's help, only knowing one thing, that they were horrible people. But after getting a glimpse of what they could do for people, those that need help and are provided just that, that and along with questioning HRG's motives he started to really question himself and his reasons for whether or not he should be doing these things.
This is why, after seeing the preview for next week, I am incredibly worried and scared for my poor boy. Mohinder is trying to make the right decision, pulled in two different direction of what is right and wrong, and seeing that preview just really sets me on edge. I'm anxious for everything that's about to go down, seriously anxious.
And this is probably why I love this show, based on this season alone we've witnessed a change in which direction we should be concerned and rooting for. As mentioned before we knew from last season, as it drew nearner to the finale, that the Company was bad and HRG was good. However now we're experiencing a complete turnaround, not really knowing who to trust or who's telling the truth, or what a person's truest motive really is. Bob, the Company, HRG, Adam Monroe...we're unsure about what's all happening here. Is Bob more trustworthy than HRG right now, or is he mixing lies with truth to gain people's absolute trust into thinking that the Company is a good place? Is Adam trustworthy despite Bob's warnings of his past intending plans? Does HRG have a definite plan on saving and protecting his family forever, and does he really think that Mohinder is expendable due to being with the Company (more importantly, would Mohinder's conscience be at war if HRG had shared everything and been more supportive with Mohinder or had made sure he had backup)? Can the Company be a good place if the right people are in charge?
These are all questions I have considered and asked myself over and over, and I'm gathering theories based on some of them but still, this is probably why Heroes is my one favorite fandom at the moment. It makes you think, it makes you question what's going on and most of all, it makes you care about the characters involved. This episode, I found, sheds light to how the Company works. It's possible they used to be an organization for the goodness of saving people, but because everything had gotten out of control they were corrupted. Whether it was Adam's doing or someone else's, I don't know.
Gah! This show makes me think too much, which is never a bad thing but I think my brain has overheated from overthinking too much about this stuff.
The Glees and Squees!
++ MOHINDER VOICEOVER IS BACK BITCHES!! Both in the beginning and the end. HAHA! I KNEW it would be returning, I was wondering and concerned for that too. It felt like last season, Mohinder's monologues being the bookends of each episode, telling the knowledgeable quote of the episode's main point; this one, obviously, being about memory. Also, it was a good makeup since Mohinder was NOT in this episode at all. Which brings me too....
++ OMG they totally DID NOT show the HOUSE OF M3 when I thought they were going to! I wanted to see how Mohinder/Molly/Matt had gotten settled in, how Mohinder and Matt arranged themselves into their living situation because, dude, that would've made this episode EVEN BETTER. Especially if it involved a conversation between Matt and Mohinder about being Molly's "two daddies" and living together in the apartment. AND I WANTED TO SEE MOHINDER COOK DAMMIT! I just...I wanted anything involving Mohinder/Matt/Molly, I read somewhere they would have something like that in this episode and they DIDN'T. Those lying bastards
++ See? Didn't I predict that the Company was subduing Peter's abilities? Although my theory was proven wrong that they were using the Virus on him
++ David Anders. DAVID fucking ANDERS! He totally owns as Adam, I mean really. He rocks this role like whoa. It's amazing that this character has gone through massive transformations: drunken lazyass, awe-struck heroic man, heartbroken and betrayed, right down to cunning, cool and collected. Can he be trusted? Is he the good guy or the bad guy? I LOVE IT.
++ Oh hi DL! Long time no see! Oh, bye DL! Sorry a stupid gunshot wound killed you like that. *sniffle*
++ Niki's "other alter ego"
++ Though...hold up, was "Gina" sniffing a line of coke at the club or was imagining it? Or did she finish giving the guy a blowjob? It's confusing.
++ Bob is one sketchy guy. The dude is like EVERYWHERE, like a cockroach.
++ While this show doesn't do canonical romances very well as they very well admit, the ones with subtext ALWAYS seem to work out. We had the Petrellicest and now we have the twin/siblingcest between Maya and Alejandro. Maya was TOTALLY jealous of Alejandro being married. And now Alejandro is becoming jealous when Sylar and Maya are together, awww. Maya/Alejandro OTP.
++ Elle, stop touching/flirting with Peter. He doesn't want your cooties, he wants Nathan's goddammit.
++ "We can be like Fantastic Four, minus one but still." Awww, Micah! You're too adorable.
++ THE HAITIAN FTW BABY! I was like, WTF the Haitian is there? Then suddenly he turns once again and saves Peter's life. HEEE! The Haitian is made of awesome this season, for real people.
++ Nathan being burned = Badbadbad. Nathan being cured with Adam's blood = awesomeawesomeHOTandawesome. But really, couldn't Peter have done it since he also has the same ability? Which would also give more endorsing of Petrellicesty goodness.
++ Angela Petrelli. It's a love/hate thing with this character. I love how she admitted herself after the unexpected murders of the Group of Twelve and is trying to make good with everything, I also like that while a cold bitch she still maintains her posture. But also there's the major "WTF" issue, her telling more lies regarding the abilities and the actual truth and using her mysterious persuasion abilities to do so. Holy crap, love her/hate her whatever. The Petrelli Family Dark Secret is, of course, being incrediby dysfunctional to trump all dysfunctional families.
++ OMG ELLE CHOPPED OFF THE EMO!BANGS OF DOOOOM! Sorry, it had to be said. Heh.
++ Where's my House of M3? I want my Mohinder/Matt/Molly storyline dammit!!!
++ This could not go without saying: PETER'S MEMORIES WERE SAVED AND RECOVERED BY REMEMBERING NATHAN! NATHAN SAVED THE DAY, OMG YAY!
Overall: This was a pretty good episode, though I much preferred last week's because so much happened there to progress the story. But they were on different levels of awesome. I just wished there were more flashbacks to certain storylines (*cough*MOHINDER/MOLLY/MATT*cough*), but I completely understand why they set aside those storylines that didn't correspond with what was setup here in this episode. Although I still think the HRG/Mohinder plan could've had more explanation. Still, it was nice to have a flashback episode to those missing four months....
Next Week's Episode: OMFG!! Hiro goes back in time to save his father (which could altar present time, yeah?), a tradeoff/standoff between HRG and the Company, and Mohinder....my poor, poor, torn-innocent soul Mohinder is probably getting caught in the crossfire.
I must go read some Matt/Mohinder and M3 stories now.....
My God, only three episodes left. THREE EPISODES LEFT?! Didn't this season just start? This can't be it, stupid freaking strike! I mean, I'm all for the strike, I support it all the way it's just...the producers better give the writers what they want because I'm not looking forward to having ALL my fandoms on this long-ass hiatus until a settlement is resolved. That is just unfair, not just to the fans by to the writers and workers on the shows as well. I just...I can't survive with only three episodes left of the first half of S2 with this strike going on that'll last for Lord knows how long.


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3rd SGAM Treasure Hunt – December 11-12th, 2010
The 3rd SGAM Treasure Hunt event started on an eventful and chirpy morning from the KL Bird Park in the Lake Gardens. Long before the early sunrise at 6.30am, 120 participants representing 30 teams from SGAM member organizations were already registering and collecting their goody bags and tulips. As soon as all were ready once the event organizers briefed them on the rules and regulations, the first car was flagged off by the Secretary of SGAM, Mr. Woo Yuen Seng.
The convoy of cars then took off towards their scenic destination in the cool mountains of Cameron Highlands, eventually checking in at the Century Pines Hotel.
Along the way, all participants 'hunted' for answers based on the tulips and clues provided. Promoted as a fun and family event, some teams were made up of family members who were a match for the other regular hunters. The 150km journey took them along the old trunk roads, reaching the finish station at Tapah just after lunch hours. After the mid-day meal, they continued up the winding road and checking into the Hotel in the evening.
After a refreshing rest, participants were treated to a sumptuous dinner, followed by a presentation of the event where the hunters were caught candidly at various stops checking their clues and some even exchanging answers!
Finally, it was time to announce the winners where Team Oracle Malaysia emerged Champions in their first ever participation of this event. Runners-up and third place was won by teams from IBM.
All in all, participants thoroughly enjoyed the event which was a refreshing change to the hectic work in the capital. This event was made possible through platinum sponsors – IBM, Gold Sponsors – Silverlake and Oracle Malaysia.


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I would think this is easy but I can't figure it out. In a spread sheet I have column A with a number and columns B and C auto populate with text determined by what number was entered in A. What I am wanting to do is format the cells in B to bold only if the number in A is odd. Likewise column C would bold if the number is even.
Again this should be easy I would think.
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How was your date last week? What did you choose to do?
This week we revisited the Love Letters challenge. We didn't really have a date night on the calendar (or really time for one for that matter) so it was nice to still be able to do something to build up our marriage. I took this one on myself as we hadn't thought ahead to planning anything. We didn't get a chance to read them to each other since my hubby's been working so much. But I had a lot of fun writing mine and leaving it for him to find. It was a low key week for us in the middle of being busy, but we still made the time to do something.
Lesson learned: Small gestures can be made at any time and still make a world of difference.
Are you ready for this week's challenge?
This week we're going international. You are going to prepare a date all centered around an evening in Italy. Dinner, music, movie, game, atmosphere... How creative can you get? Be sure to search the internet, your local library, any friend's collection... and see what you come up. Make dinner together or order in, but my challenge to you is to try new and different things. After all, that's been part of 52 First Dates as well.
Pop back in and let us know how it went. What are you learning by dating your spouse?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
52 First Dates: Week Thirty-Three
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- Jessica Heights said...
That sounds like it will be so much fun! What a nice idea. :)
- January 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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Jersey historical abuse inquiry head suffers stroke
24 July 2013
An inquiry into historical abuse in Jersey will be delayed after its newly-appointed chairman suffered a stroke.
UK judge Sally Bradley QC had been confirmed in the role by unanimous vote in the States of Jersey last week.
She became ill unexpectedly last week and although she is recovering, her doctor has advised she would be unable to continue to chair the inquiry, which was due to start in the autumn.
The selection panel hopes to appoint a replacement as soon as possible.
The selection committee is searching again for a suitable person to chair it and has delayed interviewing candidates for the two other positions.
States Greffier Michael de la Haye said Ms Bradley, a deputy High Court judge, was ideal for the role, had already visited Jersey and was looking forward to starting work.
He said people waiting for the inquiry to start would be disappointed but the selection panel hoped to appoint a replacement as soon as possible.
A three-year long £7.5m investigation by Jersey police into historical child abuse in the island's care homes began in 2007 after allegations of abuse at former children's home Haut de la Garenne.
Since June 2008 there have been eight independent reports into various aspects of historical child abuse in Jersey.
The committee of inquiry was due to begin its work in the autumn but is likely to be delayed until 2014 as the States would need to approve any new chairman.
Jersey States appoint UK judge to lead abuse inquiry
Judge chosen for Jersey child abuse committee of inquiry
Jersey abuse inquiry approved by States


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10th december 2017
The new ENGIE Italia communication campaign has started in December:
"Piacere, ENGIE" (Nice to meet you, ENGIE) is a provocative concept that wants to present ENGIE, as if it were the first time, then showing what is instead present in the moments and places of every day, to make energy efficiency and improve the quality of life.
The 'piacere, ENGIE' campaign, signed by The Big Now agency, began at the national level with the aim of strengthening the brand identity until March 2018 integrating online and offline adv, social media and events on the territory .
The planning integrates TV (3 x 10 "multi-subject billboards on the RAI, Mediaset, La7 and Sky TG24 networks, plus a 20 '' spot), web and press (manchette in the main national newspapers), as well as collateral initiatives in the area.
What are the many activities that ENGIE carries out at the service of families, public administration and companies?
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Are there high expectations for Market Street Kitchen, the new restaurant of American fare at DC Ranch in north Scottsdale? You might say that. Times two.
See also: Matt Taylor Joins Robert McGrath at Market Street Kitchen, Slated to Open in September "Rustic, Urban American Fare" Coming to Scottsdale's DC Ranch
Two, meaning the two notable chefs that will head up Market Street Kitchen's, er, kitchen: James Beard Award-winner Robert McGrath (formerly of Spotted Donkey Cantina, Renegade Kitchen, and Roaring Fork) and Matt Taylor (the 20-something chef who left Noca this May and who also did a stint at Metro Brasserie).
As the restaurant's executive chef and chef de cuisine, respectively, McGrath and Taylor will be working for Keeler Hospitality Group, which currently operates Spencer's for Steaks and Chops, a Hilton property, and Portland Prime at the Portland Downtown Embassy Suites.
Here's what diners can expect.
Describing the cuisine as "rustic, urban American fare," Market Street Kitchen will offer appetizers, pastas, soups and salads, seafood, and wood-grilled vegetables, but its biggest food-centered attraction might be the wood-fired rotisserie, On display in the restaurant, it will be used to roast meats like poultry, pork loin, prime rib, and lamb.
Specific dishes, the Republic reports, will included sharable appetizers such as green chile stew, mussels steamed with ham hock, and buffalo-glazed lamb chops; wood-fired daily specials like chile-glazed suckling pig and tamale pie, whole roasted snapper, and Mexican-style spit-roasted cabrito (young goat); and entrees such as ahi tuna, filet mignon, and pork flat-iron.
The Republic goes on to say McGrath's signature burger (called the Big Ass Burger at Roaring Fork and Bob's Big Burger at Renegade Canteen) will be featured on the menu at Market Street Kitchen under the moniker "The Burger."
In the area of adult beverages, Market Street Kitchen will offer vintage cocktails, local craft beers, and an extensive wine list including over 30 by the glass at its horseshoe-shaped bar, which will also include a charcuterie and fromage station.
The interior of the restaurant will include an open display kitchen, wrap-around indoor dining, a floor to ceiling wine wall, and a large patio with views of the neighboring McDowell Sonoran Preserve.
The Republic reports Market Street Kitchen will open tomorrow, Thursday, September 20, and will be open for dinner only until lunch is introduced in the next few weeks.
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Gloria Hunniford
Gloria Hunniford was born in Northern Ireland and was the first woman to have her own daily radio show on BBC Radio 2, which she presented for twelve years until 1994. She had her own television chat programme, Sunday Sunday, on London Weekend Television. She has appeared on and presented numerous shows including Gloria Live, This Morning, Holiday, Songs of Praise and Open House with Gloria which gave Channel Five some of its highest ever ratings.
She has won several prestigious awards, including TV Personality of the Year, Radio Personality of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award, and has an Honorary Doctorate from Queen's University Belfast.


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"Jeremy is just great and such a nice guy – great communication upfront and totally professional (both at the venue and beforehand)"
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The Jazz Prescription is a Swing band for hire catering for weddings, parties and corporate events. We perform across the UK and play all the swing band classics that will keep you dancing all night!
The Jazz Prescription setlist is unique and takes you on a musical 'journey through time', starting with the Jazz & Swing era, passing through the Jump-Jive of the 1950's, and ending with a dancefloor-filling selection of pop & soul favourites from the 60's, 70's & beyond.
"What fantastic music – everyone commented! You complemented our day perfectly, & also … such lovely people … Hopefully we will see you again at another function as some of our friends wanted to sign you up!" E & M
Please check our live audio and video clips, look at our playlists and feel free to contact us to discuss any queries!
"From first contact, Jeremy was professional, accommodating and above all FUN – exactly how we envisaged our wedding!"
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Jeremy Sassoon
If you're looking for background jazz during your event then Jeremy Sassoon can cater for you. Perfect for drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts, dinner parties and corporate meals, he plays Jazz
"We looked everywhere for the right singer pianist for our drinks reception and wedding breakfast and nothing even came close to the natural quality of Jeremy's voice and plano playing. Everyone adored his music" A & R Robinson
Jeremy has played at the world's top jazz clubs and festivals including Ronnie Scott's (London) and the North Sea Jazz Festival (The Hague). He has a residency at the Boisdale Clubs (London) and entertains at the exclusive Arts Club (Mayfair) as well as entertaining at high profile events such as The Champions League Final and The Americas Cup sailing regatta finals (Valencia).
Jeremy's winning formula is that he builds close relationships with clients and audiences alike. In the past 12 months, as well as playing numerous weddings, he has provided live jazz for a dinner party for two and a theatre for 800!
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Pizza Express, Unit CU6, Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU1 2PQ.
Unit CU6, Princes Quay Shopping Centre, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU1 2PQ.
Initial Impression
Pizza Express are a chain of Italian inspired pizza restaurants, a step up from places like Pizza Hut. This branch is located on the Harbour Deck of Princes Quay in Hull next to Nando's, overlooking the water to the east. The branch has two entrances. The first, exterior, entrance is beside the water that can be reached from the eastern lower deck exit from the shopping centre as well as from a bridge across the water that leads to various parts of Hull. This entrance also functions as the disabled access. The other is a spiral staircase from inside the centre itself. There are two levels to the restaurant, a small dining area by the exterior door but the majority of the seating is upstairs.
There is limited pay and display on street parking in the near vicinity and the shopping centre's own paid multi-story car park. Visitors to Pizza Express, as well as Nando's and the Vue Cinema, who arrive after 6PM get free parking in the shopping centre car park. You have to make a note of your car's registration number and give that to the staff before you leave the restaurant so that your car can be registered on the system and you can get out of the car park. The car park now does not use a ticket system, but instead recognises your car's numberplate and whether or not the fee has been paid to open the barrier.
The branch was visited on a weekday evening and was busy when entered, although this did die down as the evening progressed. When you enter, you wait to be taken to a table and seated. There are two different waiting areas, one from each entrance. It can be advisable to make your way to the one at the bottom of the spiral staircase, as the other seems to be out of the way.
There is, wrapped around the staircase, a central bar area where drinks are made and the tills are. Much of the kitchen is visible from the restaurant, so it is possible to watch your food being made. On the table are paper napkins and cutlery, water and wine glasses, a pepper grinder and a candle.
The Food
The drink was a 330 ml bottle of Coke Zero which was served with a Coke branded glass and was properly chilled.
The starter was Dough Balls Formaggi, which are Pizza Express's dough balls with Gran Moravia cheese. This was comprised of eight dough balls served on a plate on a paper napkin with a small dish of garlic butter. The dough balls looked like they had been dusted with cheese. The Gran Moravia cheese looked like it could have been inside the dough balls.
There was just barely enough butter for the amount of dough balls; a bit more would have been appreciated, so that it wouldn't have had to be carefully rationed.
Main Course
The main course was the American Hot Classic Pizza, which had slices of pepperoni, mozzarella and tomato and a choice of hot green, roquito or jalapeno peppers, with jalapenos being the one chosen. It also had a light dusting of herbs, possibly oregano. The Classic pizza is an 11" pizza that dates back to 1965.
The pizza was made from a soft dough which cut quite easily with the knife used, the knife being a standard knife rather than a steak knife which is more usually provided with a pizza. The pizza was actually quite spicy; something that isn't always the case with a pizza or, indeed, anything else, that is described as hot on a menu.
The dessert was Vanilla Cheesecake, which is a New York style cheesecake served with a fruit coulis. It could be served with cream, ice cream or mascarpone; a scoop of ice cream was the accompaniment that was chosen.
This was served on a rectangular plate. The vanilla ice cream looked like it could be genuine vanilla, as it appeared to have vanilla seeds in it. There was also half a strawberry and the fruit coulis had been drizzled over everything. The cheesecake had a biscuit base and was quite creamy in texture.
My Review
The cost of the meal including the drink came to £21.40, which included an optional charitable donation of £0.25 applied to the American Hot for the Dallaglio Cycle Slam 2014. The service was a bit erratic, as four different people served the table, which gave the feeling that individual servers didn't know whether or not something had been done.
All the servers were polite, but they had a tendency of disappearing before completely checking to see if you needed anything else. Given the location of the table next to the window and beyond another table, there were never any servers actually passing it to ask for assistance.
A couple of the problems were that no cutlery was brought with the main course, but the server who brought the main course went before any could be requested. Fortunately, there was another set on the table. On another occasion, the server took the dessert dishes and again left before it was possible to ask for a bill. It eventually became necessary to go to the central area and ask for it in person, given that no-one had visited the table in over 20 minutes.
The food was nice, the price was not bad and the location was nice, but the only real let down was the service. Other than that, this branch of Pizza Express served a nice meal.
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Activities that take drivers' attention off the road, including talking or texting on cellphones, eating, conversing with passengers and other distractions, are a major safety threat. Beginning with 2010 data, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revised the way it gauged distracted driving, introducing a narrower measure called "distraction-affected crashes," which focuses on distractions that are most likely to affect crash involvement such as dialing a cellphone or texting and being distracted by another person or outside event. The number of people injured in distracted-affected crashes fell to 387,000 in 2011 from 416,000 in 2010. There were 3,020 distracted-affected fatal crashes in 2011, resulting in 3,331 deaths. In 2010, 3,092 people were killed in 2,843 distraction-affected fatal crashes.
Texting bans may not reduce crash rates, according to a Highway Loss Data Institute study of collision claims patterns in California, Louisiana, Minnesota and Washington before and after texting bans went into effect. Collisions went up slightly in all the states, except Washington, where the change was statistically insignificant.


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Together with some nice bloggers we have started a new collaboration with the theme: Pastels.
I find this theme very hard. You can practically do anything using only pastel colors.
My first manicure from this series is modest. On top of the pastel color I have applied some polka dots. They are my weapon of choice for tuning up a manicure.
Products I have used:
- Orly - Green Apple ( from the Hot Stuff Collection)
- OPI - My Vampire is Buff (from the Euro Centrale Collection)
- Nubar - Black Polks Dot (from the Polka Dots Collection)
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Han Mu Do
Han Mu Do, which is Korean for the Korean Martial Way, is a martial art that focuses on balance. Founded by Grandmaster He-Young Kimm (pictured), Han Mu Do incorporates various forms of Korean martial arts, including hapkido and taekwondo. As you already know, taekwondo is a cornerstone of Tiger-Rock Martial Arts training.
Han Mu Do is a balanced fighting system that is designed to be versatile against various forms of combat strategies. Defensive in nature, techniques in this system encourage continuously fluid and gentle movement that will leave an opponent immobilized on the ground.
Techniques and Principles
Han Mu Do classes and training in Woodlands teaches three main defensive principles. From these principles, the practitioner will employ various strategies to counter the opponent's attack.
See & Assess: When an attack is coming, quickly see and assess the situation. You will then know which approach to take.
Stop the attack: During Han Mu Do training in Woodlands you will be taught various soft and hard blocks as an initial defense against an opponent's attacking offense. This may result in you being able to evade the attack, escape the attack, or, if necessary, escalate your defense.
Solve the situation: The successful defense against an attack depends on which level of intensity you will have to employ. The attack may end with you successfully escaping. It may continue to where you will have to exert control via joint locks. If you find yourself in significant danger, you will resort to striking, kicking, throws, joint locks, or weapons.
Training in Han Mu Do
There are 12 levels of rank in Han Mu Do. You will have to test before you advance in rank. Tiger-Rock Martial Arts in Woodlands offers a Han Mu Do class once a week. This does not require you to be enrolled in our regular taekwondo program. Classes are open to students 16 years of age and older.
Our Woodlands Han Mu Do classes last one hour. In class, you will learn various techniques such as takedowns, strikes, kicks, throws, and joint locks. Moreover, you will learn important philosophical concepts that will provide not only balance on the mat, but balance in your own life.


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Press Release - 28th September 2018
Working with our partner Humanity First, a consignment of 250 Aquaboxes left our depot on Friday 28th September bound for the Philippines to help those affected by the severe flooding and landslides caused by the recent Typhoon Mangkhut. The category 5 typhoon hit the northern end of the Philippine island of Luzon, which is the largest and most populous island in the country, on 15th September, with high winds ripping roofs off houses and pulling down trees and electricity pylons, and the rains causing fatal landslides and flooding. More than 5 million people were in its path.
The death toll has risen to nearly 100, with the heaviest casualties in the Benguet province, where many people were killed and dozens more are still missing, feared to have been trapped by landslides in remote villages. The island of Luzon is also a key agricultural area in the Philippines, producing most of the country's rice, corn and other vegetable crops, which have been ruined a month before harvest, damaging the livelihoods of thousands in the region.
There is an urgent need to help those affected and each Aquabox is designed for a family, containing over 70 humanitarian aid items in addition to an AquaFilter Family unit for providing safe drinking water. Also included in our boxes are shelter materials and tools, sheets and blankets, cooking utensils, personal hygiene items, baby and children's clothing, educational items and children's toys. A further shipment of 10 Community Filters and 240 Family Filters will be dispatched in early October. Access to clean safe drinking water is urgently required to prevent the risk of disease spreading as the water supplies become contaminated.
About Aquabox:
Aquabox is a charity affiliated to Rotary International and is based in Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Established in 1992, Aquabox has shipped over 110,000 boxes of humanitarian aid and filters to provide safe drinking water to communities affected by man-made and natural disasters in more than 50 countries around the world. The charity relies entirely on donations and fundraising to purchase the aid boxes and their contents. With over 70 volunteers and only one part-time paid administrator, the proportion of donations contributing directly to humanitarian aid is amongst the highest achievable. Aquabox received the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in June 2016, in recognition of the contribution made by the charity and its volunteers and many supporters in helping those in need at times of crisis.


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Effective 4 June 2018, Federal Law No. 127-FZ "On Measures of Affect (Counteraction) in Connection with Unfriendly Actions of the United States of America and other Foreign States" authorises the government of Russia to impose responsive restriction measures on the US and other foreign states at the President's decision.
The final version of the law does not specifically stipulate the possibility of imposing a ban on the employment of foreign nationals. This may indicate that such a ban is not being considered among the most likely responsive measures.
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22 Essential Social Media Resources You May Have Missed
Before you throw another firework on the grill — or whatever July 4th tradition you abide — take a few minutes to peruse this week's batch of social, tech, and business resources that may have gone unnoticed during a busy week.
Below, find some gorgeous social media infographics, a reassessment of the traditional location-based strategy, and some great tips for business networking.
Not enough to quench your thirst for Inter-knowledge? You can delve into our big list every weekend for more.
P.S.: We don't really recommend throwing fireworks on the grill...
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Why Social Experience is the Future of Online Content While some proclaim that "content is king," the overwhelming amount of it on the web is pushing more users toward well-packaged social experiences.
The Rise of Comedy on Twitter Is Twitter humor different from "traditional" humor? We spoke with some hilarious tweeters to get their take on what it means to get a laugh in the digital age.
HOW TO: Rescue Your Blog From Social Isolation Let's face it: You never really leave high school. The Internet realm is no different.
How the Gulf Coast Benefit is Using Social Media to Rally Support On July 1st, the Gulf Coast Benefit presented a series of fundraising concerts in more than 65 different venues across the U.S. Social media is a major player in the campaign.
Beyond the Checkin: Where Location-Based Social Networks Should Go Next Simply checking-in is not enough to keep users engaged. Location networks have to move from creating services that are location-based to those that are "location-enhanced."
10 Beautiful Social Media Infographics Infographics help communicate information in a digestible manner as they creatively present data in an understandable and engaging format. Here are 10 infographics that prove as beautiful as they are interesting.
How Social Media is Changing the Way Government Does Business The traditional methods of obtaining and maintaining government contracts are full of red tape. Here are three ways social media is changing that.
For more social media news and resources, you can follow Mashable's social media channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
Tech & Mobile
What Twitter Places Means for the Future of Location The roll out of Twitter Places for all users has key implications for the future of location-based networking, and could finally bring the concept mainstream.
15 Awesome Android Accessories To celebrate all that is Android we've pulled together a cool collection of Android-themed accessories from around the web.
5 Unusual Ways to Use Apple's iPad [VIDEOS] To celebrate the many diverse uses of the Apple tablet we've pulled together five fun clips that show people utilizing the iPad in extraordinary ways.
5 Companies Reinventing the Way We Think About Mobile This post focuses on five companies that are changing mobile that you may not know by name, but certainly benefit from their continued innovation.
Free Music Monday: 10 Free Tracks Are All Yours 10 free tracks in honor of the #musicmonday tradition on Twitter.
5 Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Learn Math Online Math doesn't have to be a dull subject when it's taught with music, games, and iPhone apps. Check out these 5 ways to keep your kids' summer educational and fun.
6 Brilliantly Designed Mobile Sites Here are six examples of brilliantly designed mobile websites, chosen from six different verticals.
7 Hackathons Around the World and on the Web Do 48 straight hours of hardcore programming sound like a good time? Maybe in concept alone, which is why you should just read about these events in this post.
10 Fun iPod Speakers for Listening in Style An iPod is only as good as its speakers, even if what matters to you is "cool factor" more than audio fidelity. This list will help you crank the volume in style.
How an iOS-Based Apple TV Could Change the Battle for the Living Room Apple may be planning to introduce a television product with iOS embedded into it, offering an out-of-the-box connected experience.
For more tech news and resources, you can follow Mashable's tech channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
How Real Estate Pros are Using Social Media for Real Results Whether they are sharing videos, listings or advice with prospective buyers or sellers, real estate pros are using social media for real results.
HOW TO: Better Serve the Social Media Customer Here's a look at how each department can blend traditional and social media to drive business goals and collaborate on a seamless customer experience.
6 Ways to Manage International Relationships Online Sometimes the hardest part of having international clients is finding a way to connect with them, despite different time zones, languages and customs.
6 Challenges to Managing a Brand on the Social Web From the tools you use today to the ones you'll need tomorrow, six social media experts tackle challenges to managing your brand on the social web.
5 Rules for Professional Social Networking Success Social media has opened up fantastic new ways to make and keep professional connections. Here are five best practices for tapping in.
For more business news and resources, you can follow Mashable's business channel on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook.
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Well dang it. I missed out. Do you ever get that feeling? That regret? I do.
I lived in North Carolina for almost ten years. You would think that would be plenty of time to do everything I could possibly want to do there. It wasn't. I wanted to go hiking in the Smoky Mountains, a short two hours from my house. I didn't. I wanted to ride horses down North Turkey Creek Trail in Umstead Park, which was just around the corner. I didn't. The list goes on, and all I have to say for myself now that I live on the other side of the country is… Dang it!!
Looking back, I have to say I wonder why it was so hard for me to get around to doing the things that were practically in my backyard. I would spend months planning trips to exotic, faraway places and still miss doing the just as awesome thing that was right in front of me. Was it just the fact that it was always there that made me less motivated to go?
Now I live a couple thousand miles away, and those cool things that were around the corner are the exotic, far-off places that I would have to spend months planning to visit. However, instead of dwelling on the dang its of my past, I have been finding ways to make sure I don't have any more in the future.
I Looked Around and Made a List
Something I've realized from moving across the country is that every area has it's charming places. Its spots around the corner that are too good to miss, and I am bound and determined to find those spots near my new home. I find them online using social media groups and sites like Free Arenas, I hear about them from locals, and I find them through my own exploration.
Every time I find a new spot, I jot it down on my list. I keep a list digitally in my phone, and another taped to my mirror where I can always see it. There is something motivating about seeing a list of what I want to do every day. I find myself using the items on the list to fill spaces of time that may otherwise have been horribly wasted.
A few weeks ago, on a Sunday afternoon I had a few hours to kill. Looking at my list I noticed one entry that had been up there for months, "Hike R Mountain". I knew the drive to the mountain would take a couple minutes, and the hike a couple hours. I grabbed my best friend and we set out on that chilly afternoon.
It was a beautiful hike up what turned out to be a long extinct volcano, and I marveled that I hadn't come before.
After the hike, instead of a dang it, I had a memory, some wonderful photographs, and a check off my list.
I Made a Schedule
Seeing how well hiking R Mountain fit into a Sunday afternoon, I tried looking at other empty spaces in my schedule to fill. Noticing a free Saturday a few weeks out, I wrote in something that would take longer than a few hours, "Visit Craters of the Moon."
The scheduled Saturday arrived, and that morning I didn't feel like doing much of anything, but seeing it on the schedule awoke some motivation in me. I looked at myself in the mirror, and told myself, "I said I'd go, so I will."
Seeing Craters of the Moon was an other worldly experience, a step into outer space. The stunning hiking trails and fascinating caves were something unique. Something that I was glad I didn't miss.
Having this on the schedule helped me make time for an activity that I otherwise would have missed. It gave me time to have an out of the world experience.
I Created a Reward
After a long day of typing away at a computer, I couldn't seem to motivate myself to finish this project. It was at about that time that I got a call from my parents. "We are going camping in West Yellowstone this weekend, would you like to join us?" Would I? I looked at my list, and yes camping in West Yellowstone was definitely on there.
I told myself, "If I finish this project. I can go camping." This glimmer of hope helped me trudge through the rest of my mundane project, and I was able to go on the camping trip. I saw the stars more clearly and sharply than I ever knew they could be and said to myself, "Now this is a reward."
Using the activities on my list as a reward works sometimes. It helps me look forward to the activities with excitement and anticipation, and complete less desirable tasks that life demands I do. Other times, instead of using these activities as a reward I use them as an escape.
I Took a Break
As a human, I can tell you that my life sometimes feels mundane. I feel stuck in the patterns, and have a need to escape to the wilderness. I have found that looking to my list for a means of escape has brought me a newfound sense of freedom.
There was one particular week where I felt like I was a broken record, playing the same day on repeat. As I brushed my teeth one morning, my eyes fell on my list. I noticed "Visit the Saint Anthony Sand Dunes". I smiled, thought through my day, realized nothing on my to do list was vital, grabbed my roommate and drove to the sand dunes.
We spent the afternoon with our feet sinking in the sand. We walked up and rolled down the dunes. When the afternoon was over we watched a spectacular sunset, and I thought about how life is so not mundane.
I Found a Friend
I have found that the desire I have to explore and escape is one I share with many of my friends, family members, and roommates. After spending a few months in my new home, I noticed that my best friend and I had a lot of the same places on our list. We started planning to explore these locations together.
I noticed how quickly I began to gather pictures, memories, and checkmarks on my list. My best friend and I motivated each other to get out of the house and go around the corner. It was wonderful to have someone who was just as excited I was to get out there.
Seeing her list added places to my list. We hiked, camped, kayaked and bonded. We explored the spots around every corner, only to discover new corners. I noticed that I was falling in love with my new home. I was pining less for the dang its of my past.
I Created Scarcity
After all of my exploration, I still notice that the best motivation to get out there is scarcity. There is something inside me that always knows that the amazing spot around the corner might not always be there.
I create scarcity for myself using a variety of methods. For some activities I consider the fleeting days of warmth or the melting snow. The weather can be a great motivation to explore now. After all, I don't want to wait until next year to go skiing for the first time.
Another method I use to create scarcity is the realization that life is short. I don't know what tomorrow brings. I don't know if I will always live in the same place, or be able to hike a mountain. I don't know if I will always like kayaking, or have my Sunday afternoons free, but what I do know is I can visit the place around the corner now.
If I could shout any piece of advice to the people who've missed out on the spots around the corner, it would be make a list of places to go, remember those places might not always be there and go.
Going to the places around the corner has given me a new home and a feeling of constant adventure. My list gets longer as time goes by, no matter how many places I visit. I have found favorite spots and spots I never want to go again. I have strengthened relationships and made memories. But, most importantly, I find myself saying dang it a lot less.


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In the last two decades Amazon has become a digital behemoth that has transformed the marketplace for goods in the U.S. and in many other countries. Its reach exceeds that of many state actors and its impact on local economies can be enormous. Embedded in the Amazon structure is an entire marketplace of private vendors who use the company's website to market their own goods. Indeed, Amazon Marketplace consists of over 6 million sellers with an aggregate revenue of $175 billion per year, a sum larger than the GDPs of approximately a quarter of the world's countries.
As reported in The Verge, the sellers in the Amazon Marketplace function within a framework of rules promulgated, and ruthlessly enforced, by the company. Increasingly, unscrupulous vendors have resorted to trickery to have competitors banned from the website, and a cottage industry of legal experts and consultants has emerged to guide sellers through Amazon's complex, sometimes byzantine regulations and procedures:
For sellers, Amazon is a quasi-state. They rely on its infrastructure — its warehouses, shipping network, financial systems, and portal to millions of customers — and pay taxes in the form of fees. They also live in terror of its rules, which often change and are harshly enforced. A cryptic email like the one Plansky received can send a seller's business into bankruptcy, with few avenues for appeal.
Sellers are more worried about a case being opened on Amazon than in actual court, says Dave Bryant, an Amazon seller and blogger. Amazon's judgment is swifter and less predictable, and now that the company controls nearly half of the online retail market in the US, its rulings can instantly determine the success or failure of your business, he says. "Amazon is the judge, the jury, and the executioner."
Amazon is far from the only tech company that, having annexed a vast sphere of human activity, finds itself in the position of having to govern it. But Amazon is the only platform that has a $175 billion prize pool tempting people to game it, and the company must constantly implement new rules and penalties, which in turn, become tools for new abuses, which require yet more rules to police. The evolution of its moderation system has been hyper-charged. While Mark Zuckerberg mused recently that Facebook might need an analog to the Supreme Court to adjudicate disputes and hear appeals, Amazon already has something like a judicial system — one that is secretive, volatile, and often terrifying.
For the full article, see "Prime and Punishment: Dirty Dealings in the $175 Billion Amazon Marketplace," theverge.com (Dec. 19, 2018).


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Using Google dorks has become a staple on the list of tactics by attackers to find vulnerable websites and servers. But a new do-it-yourself tool is seeking to make website hacking via Google dorks even easier.
According to security researcher Dancho Danchev, a new version of a popular website hacking tool has been released that offers users the ability to build "hit lists" of vulnerable sites. The tool relies on Google Dorks for reconnaissance and features built-in SQL injection options as well as the ability to add custom exploits. It also includes a proxy aggregation function so that no CAPTCHA challenge is ever displayed to the attacker.
The tool's licensing comes in a hardware-based ID form. One license costs $10 in Liberty Reserve currency, or $11 in Western Union transfer. The unlimited license doesn't have a hardware-based ID restriction and costs $20 in Liberty Reserve or $20 in Western Union transfer.
"The tool works both on the desktop as a stand-alone application, but can also be integrated within popular browsers in an attempt to fool the search engines into thinking that it is legitimate traffic," Danchev wrote on Webroot's Threat blog. "It can also automatically detect remotely exploitable websites and exploit them entirely based on the preferences set by the malicious attacker using it."
Search engines such as Google have been leveraged by attackers for years to find both sensitive data and vulnerable targets on the Web. In 2011, researchers at Imperva observed a botnet attack on a popular search engine conducting queries at a rate of up to 81,000 a day in the name of reconnaissance.
"Efficiently abusing hundreds of thousands of websites through search engines reconnaissance is nothing new," Danchev blogged. "In fact, it's been an everyday reality since the day market leading search engines started offering advanced search operators to be used."


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Crashing is an unfortunate part of professional road cycling and every rider is guaranteed to come off during their career. For this latest episode in our 'Show us Your Scars' series we talk to Wiggle-Honda's Giorgia Bronzini about the thrills and spills of her career so far.
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Bronzini describes herself as an older member of the team, and during her career she has been world champion two years in a row (2010, 2011), won the RideLondon Grand Prix in 2014 and counts a range of victories in her palmarès on both the road and track.
In one particular crash the Italian's cranks came away from the bike causing her to crash and land heavily on her neck. Although she felt uninjured at the time, and was able to start the following day's stage in Qatar, the damaged vertebrae has continued to cause discomfort in the cold weather.
This wasn't the start or the end of her crashing as a professional, as she explains in the video.
You can also catch Bronzini's teammate Dani King talking us through her injuries, plus Geraint Thomas from Team Sky and five time Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault.


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September 26, 2014
Weil advised Acosta Sales & Marketing, a portfolio company of Thomas H. Lee Partners, in the sale of Thomas H. Lee's equity investment in Acosta to The Carlyle Group. The transaction closed on September 26, 2014.
The Weil team that advised Acosta Sales & Marketing on the transaction was led by Private Equity partner Marilyn French. In addition, the team included Banking & Finance partner Andrew Yoon; Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits partner Amy Rubin; and Tax partner Mark Schwed; Private Equity associates Joseph Bernardi, Patrick Joy and Bryan Settelen; Capital Markets associate Suzanne Lee; Banking & Finance associate Benton Lewis; Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits associate Adam Mendelowitz and Tax associate Joey Juhn.


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Although some industry professionals have suggested that the importance of trade shows has dwindled in recent years, others have scoffed at this notion. Writing for Drapers, Graeme Moran asserted that such events are still viable for companies and will continue to be relevant in 2014.
Moran wrote that there is not a better way for brands to showcase their offerings and differentiate themselves from the competition.
"You might skip a showroom appointment with a name you've never heard of or ignore emails from a brand you think is not right for you, but trade shows always bring surprises," Moran explained. "Besides the product, the relationship building and networking opportunities at such events are invaluable, and nowhere else are you surrounded by such numbers of like-minded individuals."
Companies, regardless of industry, can experience the benefits of setting up a booth at a trade show. This is where businesses can foster long relationships with both customers and industry professionals who may help improve future products and services. Organizations should also not overlook the fact that in a landscape where marketing campaigns can cost an arm and a leg, the results of a trade show are actually more affordable than some may think.
Business 2 Community's Rob Murphy explained that in terms of time allocation, trade shows deliver in spades. In a short period of time, brands can interact with many customers and prospects without traveling to various locations. Other marketing campaigns may not always provide a clear return on investment, while trade shows result in contacts, leads and sales.
Some customers may be perfectly content receiving company content through digital means. However, Murphy cited a Center for Exhibit Industry Research survey that found nearly two-thirds of trade show attendees prefer face-to-face communication for their purchases.


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Argonaut Games plc calls in the administratorsBy Derek Sooman
Ten days after suspending its shares, Argonaut Games plc, the UK based games company who were behind the Harry Potter game, has called in the administrators. David Rubin and Asher Miller were appointed joint administrators of three of Argonaut's trading subsidiaries - Argonaut Software Limited, Just Add Monsters Limited and Morpheme Limited - late on Friday. The administrators are currently seeking to sell the businesses. Last week Argonaut closed its Sheffield office with the loss of some 100 jobs. The company currently employs around 120 people, so if you do the math, you can quickly work out how quiet it is in there now. The developments follow on from severe losses made by the company and its trading subsidiaries. More here.


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My mind reels with thoughts of you. All day.
I want to ask you questions, keep the conversation going. All day. Stupid questions too…
Questions like what your favourite colour is or what your favourite food is.
My brain hurts from having your face in my head all day. I swear I have it memorized, that face.
Your eyes and your nose and your lips and your ears. That damn line-up. Your eyes. Your mouth. And those goddamn teeth of yours.
I hear your voice, randomly. And I imagine it calling my name. Over and over and over again.
I think of the length of you and how I want to climb you so bad…how I want to slowly crawl over you and kiss your thighs and your torso…
…your belly and your chest and your neck and your ears, dip my tongue along the edge of your earlobes, hear you moan. That moan.
And your eyes. I want to kiss your eyes.
And then I want to sit up on you and slide you, slowly, slide you into me, feeling my walls tear open with the thickness of you.
And then my head instinctively goes back, my eyes close, clear indication of the pleasure you're filling me with.
I want to ride you slow but my insides want you fast. My insides want to feel you deep in my belly, so deep that tears form in my eyes.
And thinking of this now, thinking of you now, thinking of how my walls will feel once you're inside, thinking of how wet you'll make me, makes me wet.
I feel a slight throbbing deep inside me and my mouth falls open slightly, as my tongue slowly slides across my lips, just from thoughts of you….
…that's how bad I want you baby.


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Things like exchange rates and natural disasters make up a lot of the reason as to why Sony has lost $5.7B this year (they "only" lost $3.3B last year), but declining game hardware and software sales are certainly a contributing factor. The numbers are via Gamasutra:
"Sony sold 13.9 million PlayStation 3 units worldwide, compared to 14.3 million sold year-over-year. The PlayStation 2 sold 4.1 million units, down from 6.4 million year-over-year, and the PSP sold 6.8 million, down from 8.0 year-over-year.
In terms of software, the PlayStation 3 saw 156.6 million units sold worldwide, up from 147.9 million in the previous year, while 7.9 million PlayStation 2 software units were sold, down from 16.4 million year-over-year, and 32.2 million PSP software units sold, down from 46.6 million year-over-year."
The Vita was not included in the report, but a separate announcement says the system sold 1.8M units this year, and it was specifically noted by management that there needs to be more quality software released for the device to help it grow. Sony President and CEO Kaz Hirai explains:
"For a game platform, like Vita, the software is the key to success -- how good the software is, that is the key to business success. We have to reinforce the software area in order to improve the business, that is the basic line....Vis-a-vis Vita, at this moment, there is no decline or lack of motivation as a portable platform. This is a very important product indeed for us, and therefore we still have a very high motivation to develop this further. There is no change.""
Sony is predicting a turnaround for next year, as it believes that the PS3 and PS2 will sell a combined 16M units, and the PSP and Vita will also sell 16M together.
Simply put, this decline isn't anything unwarranted. When a system has been out for this long, and it's clear that a new console generation is about to begin, you would expect declining sales. Similar results have been seen over at Nintendo as the Wii has now become something of a dinosaur, especially with the WiiU on the horizon. In short, prices on these consoles really can't drop much further to inspire sales, and many who would buy these consoles already own them, and are now waiting for the next cycle to start. Sony's "PS4" will likely be announced or teased at this year's E3, but it certainly won't be out in time for the next fiscal year and they're banking on a rise in the popularity of the Vita to turn things around for the division.
Can the Vita do it? In the age of IOS and Android, even if the device is amazing (it is), it's going to have a hard time convincing many that it's worth $200 to buy a dedicated gaming machine. Yes, it's infinitely more powerful, but many consumers deem their iPhones to have more utility, and many don't think they need to carry both around. It's clear that Sony has the potential to release higher quality games on their device, but it's hard to compete with these app games that are one and two dollars apiece, and often just as addicting.
Nintendo managed to beat back the smartphone industry for a while with the DS and 3DS, but with no Mario, Kirby or Pokemon on its side, it's not clear if Sony can do the same with the Vita yet.
I write about video games, television, movies and the internet.


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About Astute Education Ltd:
Astute Education Ltd is a family-run business that specialises in recruiting teachers for schools and organisations around the world. We pride ourselves on a personal, friendly and professional service. It's our job to find the perfect match for both teachers and educational organisations. Our team is made up of experienced educational recruiters and qualified teachers with personal experience teaching overseas themselves. We understand both the teaching profession and the challenges and opportunities of living and working abroad. We are dedicated, innovative, professional and caring. We are available 24/7 to offer our candidates, teachers and schools unwavering support and guidance. Whether you are looking for the very best international teachers or a teacher looking for a great new challenge in an amazing location, Astute Education International can help you.


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Imagine getting a call telling you that one of the trucks in your fleet hit a car in the parking lot. There is no video evidence — just the accuser's word against your employee's word. This claim, whether true or not, could cost you tens of thousands of dollars.
This is a frightening, yet not uncommon, scenario for landscape businesses across the country. Your employees are not just responsible for producing high quality work, they are also responsible for safely operating company vehicles, and losing money is just one of the big consequences to your business if they are not careful.
That is why many companies have turned to, or considered, more heavily monitoring their fleets. Not monitoring your fleet, whether through software or through another avenue, can affect your employees' safety, your team's productivity and company's costs.
Ben Hatch, product marketing manager of Fleetmatics, a provider of fleet management solutions, provides the top four issues that result from not properly managing your fleet.
#1. Decreased productivity
You most likely trust your crews to go where they need to go when they need to go there. You also trust them to do so efficiently. Unfortunately, that may not always happen, and blind faith can hinder your productivity. Putting trust into your employees is important, but customer satisfaction is even more important.
As Hatch explains, when you keep an eye on your fleet you can ensure they are doing their jobs in the quickest and most professional way possible. For instance, you can make sure drivers are taking the smartest routes to make every appointment possible in the day.
"You can't manage what you can't see," Hatch says.
#2. Increased operating costs
Just as you can't manage what you can't see, you can't protect your vehicles if you can't prove where they are at all times.
Hatch tells the story of a landscape contractor who experienced the theft of a vehicle and its belongings. Including the equipment, that company could have experienced a $20,000 loss. Since they had employed fleet management software in all of their vehicles, however, authorities were able to locate the truck and equipment.
#3. Diminished customer service
When you are in landscaping, your customer service makes or breaks your business.
Just as you cannot prove if one of your trucks didn't hit the car in the parking lot, how will you prove your crew has a legitimate reason for being late to a maintenance job without proof from monitoring? Being able to keep an eye on your crews when they are out not only holds your employees accountable, but it improves your customer service. It ensures your employees are making their appointments and allows you to answer to your customers when there is an issue.
#4. Inflated fuel costs
Taking the most efficient routes possible and the least amount of unnecessary pit stops can have positive effects on your productivity. While these stops and longer routes may not seem like much of a problem, the more gas your team uses every day, the costlier it becomes — and quickly.


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Epicenter is the north bay's largest all-in-one destination for sports, fitness, and entertainment, takes fun and excitement to a whole new level. Packed with a unique mix of attractions including indoor sports, fitness center, sports bar and restaurant, upscale bowling lounge, trampoline park, arcade, advanced laser tag arena, multi-sensory adventure ride, interactive kids play area, and even its own Starbucks—Epicenter delivers 130,000 square feet of fun, food, and fitness, all conveniently located under one roof and We will be taking it over for one night of FREE fun!
This event is the kickoff to a Wednesday night promotion for SSU students only throughout the year. Find out more about their SSU Wednesday Nights at the venue as we take it over tonight!
Food is on your own, but we'll provide the fun! Please note that this is an SSU students only event.


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Conscious, Consistent Care
Adult Day Care and Home Health Care Services and Home
Delivering the highest level of care possible—that's the Renaissance way. With a successful 2018 Joint Commission Survey, whether you choose home health or adult day care services, we'll exceed your expectations.
The Company, Associates, Residents, and Expectations (C.A.R.E.) foundation helps us create a positive, consistent experience of patient-focused care. Though our caregivers are diverse in their backgrounds, interest, cultures, and beliefs, they are all united in their goal to provide outstanding care every day.
It is imperative to keep a positive attitude and communicate with clients, members, and each other. Respect and integrity are equally as important, and dedication is another must-have value that shines through the team at Renaissance.
We can only provide exceptional care when we work together, so teamwork is another vital aspect of our focus. We only hire professionals who excel at caregiving and align their work practices to these ethics.
In identifying and staying aware of these goals, the Renaissance team always cares for your loved one in the best way possible.
Request more information about Renaissance, or contact us if you have any questions.


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New record for business fines
THE former operators of a chain of shoe stores with a history of underpaying their staff have been fined $220,000.
The penalty is a Victorian record for the Fair Work Ombudsman, which took legal action against the Henna Group Pty Ltd in the Federal Magistrates Court in Melbourne.
Henna Group, which formerly operated 'Scarpe Shoes' stores at Docklands, Chadstone and Fountain Gate and a warehouse at Hallam, has been fined $160,000.
And the company's group manager Sahil Rasul and sole director and owner Bulbula Amin, both of Endeavour Hills, have each been fined a further $30,000.
Federal Magistrate Grant Riethmuller found that Rasul and Amin were responsible for deliberately underpaying four staff a total of $16,036.
Federal Magistrate Riethmuller ordered that part of the fine be used to back-pay the workers, who are owed $5458, $4788, $3796 and $1994 respectively.
The employees, three store managers and a sales assistant, were underpaid their minimum hourly rate, penalty rates, leave entitlements and wages in lieu of notice in 2009-2010.
In addition, their wages were paid on an irregular basis and they sometimes did not get meal breaks.
Federal Magistrate Riethmuller accepted evidence that five previous underpayment complaints against the Henna Group dating back to 2007 had been sustained, requiring the company to back-pay five employees a total of $6775.
"The history of the matter indicates a deliberate disregard of industrial obligations," Federal Magistrate Riethmuller said in his judgment.
Federal Magistrate Riethmuller said there was no evidence of contrition and noted evidence that Rasul had told a Fair Work inspector he was winding-up the Henna Group and the Fair Work Ombudsman would not be able to "touch him".
"The lack of co-operation with the Fair Work inspectors also suggests that the Respondents have a complete disregard for the entitlements of their employees," Federal Magistrate Riethmuller said.
"There is a need for general deterrence and to send a message to the community, and in particular small employers, that employers must make steps to ensure correct employee entitlements are paid."
Fair Work Ombudsman Nicholas Wilson says the record penalty illustrates how seriously the Courts are now treating the deliberate underpayment of wages by some employers.
"An employee's right to be paid their full lawful entitlements for work they perform is absolutely fundamental," Mr Wilson said.
"Successful prosecutions such as this also benefit employers who are complying with workplace laws, because it helps them to compete on a level playing field."
Employers or employees seeking assistance should contact the Fair Work Infoline on 13 13 94 or visit www.fairwork.gov.au. A free interpreter service is available on 13 14 50.
Follow the Fair Work Ombudsman on Twitter @fairwork_gov_au or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/fairwork.gov.au.


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The Cable
North Korea Reportedly Hacks Treasure Trove of U.S., South Korean War Plans
The revelation comes as Defense Secretary Mattis tells the Army to ready itself.
North Korean hackers have obtained a treasure trove of documents related to South Korean and U.S. military action, said a South Korean lawmaker, according to a report from the BBC.
The documents, obtained from South Korea's defense ministry, included a plan to kill North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, U.S.- and South Korea-authored wartime contingency plans, plans for South Korean special forces, and reports to ally senior commanders, Rhee Cheol-hee, the lawmaker, said.
Revelations of the September 2016 hack come in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's threatening words against North Korea, including at a photo opportunity last week with military leaders that he said might represent the "calm before the storm."
Defense Secretary James Mattis on Monday told an audience at a U.S. Army exhibition and conference to be ready in case diplomacy with North Korea doesn't work.
"Now, what does the future hold?" Mattis said. "Neither you nor I can say. So there's one thing the U.S. Army can do, and that is, you have got to be ready to ensure that we have military options that our president can employ, if needed."
And the hack story gets worse.
What may be hundreds of thousands of documents are still not identified. Some 80 percent of the 235 gigabytes of military documents taken from South Korea's Defense Integrated Data Center is unknown, Rhee said.
He should know. A member of South Korea's ruling Minjoo Party, Rhee serves on the National Assembly's defense committee.
Military facility and power plant information was also stolen, according to the BBC report.
South Korea's defense ministry has refused to comment on the hack, the BBC said.
The country in May announced that data had been taken, but it did not specify how much, and North Korea denied its involvement, that report said.
President Trump suggested on Twitter last weekend that diplomacy with North Korea was futile. Twenty-five years of agreements hadn't worked, he suggested.
"Sorry, but only one thing will work!" he tweeted Saturday.
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Ohinemuri Regional History Journal 11, May 1969
By (the late) W.T. Hammond, M.B.E.
(Fifty one years has elapsed, since the terrible 1918 Influenza Epidemic which older people will remember with sorrow. At the age of 96, the late Mr Hammond wrote us his recollections of it - another token of his regard for the Maori people. Though it is a sad story it is also an heroic one which no doubt had its counterpart in every district.) Ed.
Hauraki was in a bad way. People were dying every day. Fumigating rooms were opened and visited by hundreds hoping to make themselves immune from the dread disease. Both Thames and Waihi hospitals were filled with patients, the Nurses working day and night, and many civilians, male and female, offered to help them. But there were more cases than accommodation and temporary hospitals were set up.
Schools were closed and when I offered my services, I was told that the Maoris at Waitakaruru were in a desperate way and receiving no attention. A riverboat was due to leave Thames early the next morning and Mr W.J. McCormick, Chairman of the Hospital Board and I boarded it at Shortland Wharf soon to find ourselves at the landing at Waitakaruru. Nearby was the home of Mr Stretton and this was to be my home during my work among the Influenza victims. Mr Stretton acted as our guide and was soon driving us from house to house. I particularly remember one in the direction of Kaiaua. Everything was spotless and I think it was a Mrs Paraore who was ill, but there was no mattress between her and the wire-wove [wired metal weave which was designed to support a mattress – E]. Mr Stretton went away to bring one and how I admired Mr. McCormick for handling the situation as he did, in spite of running a big risk of infection.
Retracing our steps we drove up the two mile straight road to what was known as Haley's Corner (after Ike Haley who owned land there). At the cross roads on the north-east corner was the house of Mere Peke which was still occupied although a young girl Kura had died there a day or two before. We warned the people of the danger and asked them to vacate the place until we fumigated it. After taking the temperatures of all present we left them with medicine to take in case of an attack.
That evening Mr. McCormick returned to Thames and the next morning Mr Stretton and I again set out on our round of inspections, taking in our vehicle jars of sago and milk, beef-tea and medicine for the sick people. At Haley's Corner we once more visited the house of Mere Peka who had taken our advice and vacated it. She had driven two forked stakes into the ground, put a tea-tree rail across and had slept under the shelter of a sheet of corrugated iron on one side and a sheet on the other.
Driving north to Tainui's we came to a large building made of split palings but it was by no means weather-proof. On the ground floor lay nearly a dozen people suffering from influenza. At the doorway with an oilskin coat round his shoulders sat Topia and nearby in a tent lay the dead body of his wife. We arranged for the burial of the dead and did all we could to make the sick people comfortable, leaving with them a good supply of sago and milk. For some time the only food some of them had has was tawhara - the fruit of the Kiekie, (Freycinetia Banksii) which grew in the nearby Kahikitea swamp.
Day after day we continued on our rounds, witnessing some heartbreaking scenes but glad when we could render some measure of relief. At length Nurse McKinnon, a Maori Nurse arrived and took over the supervision of the district. Thirteen had died while I was on the Waitakaruru work and the daily record I had kept of all deaths and of all the sick proved useful when officials were later collecting information.


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Apple's going to need to keep those supplier factories in China running 24/7 just to meet the demand from corporate buyers. A new ChangeWave Research survey of 1,604 corporate buyers shows that not only are about one in five companies planning on purchasing tablets for employees, but of those companies a whopping 84 percent say that they plan to purchase iPads.
That last number is up seven percent from the previous survey, which was done in November of 2011. With the Apple number going up, logically the share for other manufacturers will be declining. ChangeWave's numbers show that the percentage of companies planning to purchase tablets made by Apple arch-rival Samsung is a distant 8 percent. The results are even worse for companies like Lenovo and Motorola, which are the choice of only 2 percent of respondents respectively.
ChangeWave also asked the corporate buyers which wireless data carrier they planned to use for the new tablets. The results were split nearly 50-50, with 30 percent of respondents hitching their tablets to the AT&T wagon and 29 percent following the Verizon path. Only 4 percent said they'd choose Sprint -- which doesn't currently carry the iPad -- and 11 percent said they'd forego a wireless plan. The rest of the respondents? They really weren't sure.
[via The Loop]