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The Japanese Buddhist poet Issa once captured the sublime vision of Buddhism in thirteen monosyllables: The world of dew is the world of dew. And yet, and yet… It's a vision that knows the impermanence of things, while sensing the possibility of something beyond. Issa wrote those lines following the death of his infant daughter. … Continue reading
A Three-Dimensional Shadow
Antony Gormley, the renowned British sculptor, explored the body, community and how to capture 'lived time' at poetryEast with Maitreyabandhu Maitreyabandhu: You studied meditation with Goenka and have described it as a 'life changing experience'. Antony Gormley: I was lucky enough to have a relatively classical and privileged education, but it was all about stuff … Continue reading
In the footsteps of Master Kukai
Aryapala on pilgrimage in Japan Life is short Shikoku Island's roads and mountain passes are littered with a thousand years of pilgrims' unmarked graves and shrines to Buddhist saints, full of miraculous powers. Have you not seen, O have you not seen, This has been man's fate, how can you alone live forever? Having stumbled across … Continue reading
I want to break out…
I want to break out… I want to break out, Batter down the door, Go trampling black heather all day On the windy moor, And at night, in hayloft, or under hedge, find A companion suited to my mind. I want to break through, Shatter time and space, Cut up the Void with a knife, … Continue reading
Diary of a London Buddhist
Dhammadinna on life as a walk in the park… Sitting on a bench in Victoria Park, looking out over the lake, I notice that the fountain spray is creating dancing rainbows in the air. Everything seems to be in motion: the leaves in the breeze, the ripples on the surface of the water, the fountain … Continue reading
One hundred years ago this autumn the world was catapulted into a new era. The Russian revolutionaries were inspired by Marx, who claimed "we make our own history, but not as we please: we make it under circumstances existing already given." Like Marx, Sangharakshita also saw in history a conflict at work, but for Sangharakshita … Continue reading
'An ever-widening circle': Children and Families at the LBC
From singing to chanting, story-telling to making Buddhas – even being Buddhas – Jyotismati delights in the Dharma of child's play The Buddhist Centre That place you feel part of Those friends you trust The ones your secrets are safe with Your Sangha You Laugh You live your smile. Ava (10 yrs) Beginnings Ten years … Continue reading


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A single from the Jiiva – Trisha – Andrea starrer, Endrendrum Punnagai, 'Vaan Engum Nee Minna Minna', composed by Harris Jayaraj was released this morning by Sony Music. This song is from the famed 'Ennemo Yedho' trio of Harris, Madhan Karky and Aalap Raju It is quintessentially Harris in the way the song's groove is structured.
The beats might remind us of the legendary 'June Pona' track from Unnale Unnale. The track carries interesting lyrics, as expected, by Karky and they bubble with romance.
A synth hook propels the song in the beginning and also at a few other points in the number. There is elegant work on the guitars and the little 'aa oo oo' segment adds a nice playful twist to the number. 'Oh Oh Priya' is a nice vocal hook and is ringtone material.
On the whole, this is a breezy number by a group of vocalists – Aalap Raju, Harini with additional vocals by Devan and Pravin Saivi. Harini brings a nice classical style in her singing and this stands out. Vaan Engum is bound to become a hit thanks to the good looking lead pair of Jiiva and Trisha and the glossy visuals. Check out the little video teaser of this number for a taste of the visuals.

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Wed, 3 December 2014
The Geek Out gang reassembles to share how each of their respective Thanksgivings went whether it be Jake growing fonder of the holiday over time, Chris contemplating what to discuss at the dinner table, and Sam arriving late as usual. The trio also reveal their thoughts on the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Jurassic World trailers. Jake reviews The Theory of Everything and South Park: The Stick of Truth. Finally, the gang reflects on their grandfathers and the impact they had on their lives. Equal parts banter and sentiment this week, folks.
Direct download: Episode21.mp3
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Mon, 1 December 2014
For all those that REALLY wanted Batman Forever to be last week's commentary, here it is this week as we continue our celebration of Batman's 75th anniversary by doing commentaries for all big screen films starring everyone's favorite Dark Knight (And we'll get to that one too!). Batman Forever was a film that figured prominently in the Geek Out gang's childhood (Well, really just the summer of 1995) and is responsible for Seal's chart-topping smash single "Kiss from a Rose", but how is the movie itself. Jake goes into the movie excited; he remembered loving it as a kid...will the sentimental nostalgia hold up or will he be bitterly disappointed?
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Wed, 26 November 2014
With Thanksgiving looming, the Geek Out gang take the time to reflect on what each of them are thankful for. This includes reviews of the film Birdman, Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U, and Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham but also extends to things they are thankful for on a more personal level as they reflect on the year.
Direct download: Episode20.mp3
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Mon, 24 November 2014
You were totally expecting Batman Forever this week, weren't you? Everyone forgets that Batman: The Animated Series was so popular that it had its own feature film that got a full theatrical release, much less that it was released before Batman Forever. So, in covering all of Batman's starring roles on the big screen for his 75th anniversary, we're taking the time to revisit the criminally overlooked Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Trust us, it's better than the two films that come right after it.
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Wed, 19 November 2014
Chris and Jake go into detail about their experiences at the Concert for Valor in DC this past week celebrating Veterans Day. This leads to a discussion appreciating the work of Metallica (For the most part) and Sam talking about the Foo Fighters' latest release, Sonic Highways. Jake also talks about some new music with his impressions on the latest Weezer album, Everything Will Be Alright in the End, and about Weezer as a whole. Finally, Sam and Jake talk about their thoughts on Nightcrawler and how Jake Gyllenhaal plays one of the best on screen villains in years, springboarding into a larger discussion about great cinematic villains. Also, did somebody mention Five Nights at Freddy's 2...?
Direct download: Episode19.mp3
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Mon, 17 November 2014
The big debate the Geek Out guys face while watching Tim Burton and Michael Keaton's follow-up to their enormously successful Batman is which Tim Burton/Michael Keaton Batman film is the best? Batman Returns is a film that Sam particularly remembers being marketed heavily in 1992 and remains one of his favorite Christmas films of all time (Try to tell him it's not a Christmas movie and he very well may try to fight you to the death). Chris ponders whether Batman Returns is his favorite Batman movie overall and no, he's not joking. And Jake, ever the Burton/Keaton Batman enthusiast muses that while he doesn't like Batman Returns as much as Batman 1989, it's leaps and bounds better than what came next.
Direct download: BatmanReturns.mp3
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Wed, 12 November 2014
As promised last week, the Geek Out gang discusses the latest Marvel Studios movie news. The conversation ranges from thoughts on the first official Avengers: Age of Ultron trailer to the announcement of Marvel's Phase 3 line-up of films through 2019 to the rumors that Benedict Cumberbatch may be cast as Doctor Strange! The trio also share their reviews of Interstellar and Big Hero Six and Jake urges everyone to go see the indie movie Frank! This week's episode is chock full of movie talk; it's a full-on cinema circus!
Direct download: Episode18.mp3
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Mon, 10 November 2014
The 75th anniversary celebration of the creation of Batman continues with one of Masked Manhunter's biggest cinematic adventures. Batman 1989 was a return to dark and gritty form for the Bat in the mainstream media with then-up-and-coming director enlisting Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson to launch the venerated superhero franchise on the big screen. It was a formative film for the Geek Out gang as they were all young when the film first debuted and had a particularly large impact on Jake who still cites the film as a favorite of Batman's big screen adventures, especially when nostalgia is factored into the equation.
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Wed, 5 November 2014
This week, the gang reviews the new Keanu Reeves action flick, John Wick, while Jake provides his review of the new World War II film, Fury. In doing so, it sparks a discussion between him and Sam about the merits of war film and its pervasiveness in today's culture. Finally, all three Geek Out guys discuss the music they grew up with in detail, the things that interest them the most musically, where their current interests lie, and that moment where they transitioned from listening to music prescribed by their parents to something much more contemporary.
Direct download: Episode17.mp3
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Mon, 3 November 2014
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the creation of Batman and as the entire Geek Out trio are die hard fans of the Caped Crusader, they have decided to watch every single feature-length Batman film that was released theatrically. The first film on their list is a spin-off film of the popular 1960s television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward as they take on a team-up of their deadliest foes. The boys aren't prepared for how campy this cinematic cash-in is...
Direct download: Batman66.mp3
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It goes without question that Lord of the Rings is by far the most successful and satisfying trilogy in modern movies; not to disparage the Star Wars or Matrix films or their fans, but no recent fantasy series has enjoyed the same near-universal level of appreciation and enjoyment. So when New Line Home Entertainment announced a third set of DVDs to be released in conjunction with the trilogy, few were surprised - particularly in light of the increasing spate of Double (and Triple-) Dips that even the smallest studios have offered.
The new two-disc DVDs provide two versions of each of the three films - the theatrical and extended cuts - plus a feature-length documentary on their specific production, all of which adds up to some nine-plus hours of entertainment on each set. But one cannot help but wonder who exactly will be buying this set?
After all, previous incarnations of the three films have provided the same information - indeed, in more depth - in two, three and four disc editions, virtually all of which were purchased immediately by fans. Not to mention the preponderance of behind-the-scenes footage, documentaries, featurettes, and other bonus materials that fully explore the universe director Peter Jackson created for the movies. The original sets were no bare-bones affairs, which renders even the purportedly most 'in-depth' look at the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy redundant at best.
That said, Fellowship of the Ring is a terrific movie by any standards, though I am most conflicted about it (of the three) in terms of which edition I prefer. The theatrical cut was my personal gateway drug into the series, offering boundless energy and enthusiasm, not to mention masterful filmmaking from Jackson and co. Watching the extended version on DVD, however, I found the pacing to be slightly off, as if Jackson was finding his editorial and storytelling footing on the first one and applied those lessons to the next two; but no matter - Fellowship is a benchmark epic by which almost all other should be judged, in short or long form.
The original Fellowship of the Ring widescreen edition was released August 6, 2002, and features the following materials:
- Exclusive 10-minute behind-the-scenes preview of The Two Towers
- Three in-depth documentaries:
- "Welcome to Middle-earth" (in-store special as shown by Houghton Mifflin)
- "The Quest for the Ring" (as debuted on the FBC Network)
- "A Passage to Middle-earth" (as premiered on the SCI-FI Channel)
- 15 featurettes originally created for lordoftherings.net, which explore the locales and cultures of Middle-earth and include interviews with cast members Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Liv Tyler, and others
- Enya "May It Be" music video
- An inside look at the Special Extended DVD Edition of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- Preview of Electronic Arts' video game, The Two Towers
- DVD-ROM features: Exclusive online content
The Fellowship of the Ring Platinum Series Special Extended Edition was released November 12, 2002, and features the following materials:
- DISCS 1-2: The Feature
- Commentary by Peter Jackson, Fran Walsh, and Philippa Boyens
- Commentary by the design team
- Commentary by the production/post-production team
- Commentary by 10 actors, including Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen
- Easter egg: theatrical preview of The Two Towers
- DISC 3: The Appendices
- "From Book to Vision": Adapting the book into a screenplay & planning the film
- Designing and building Middle-earth
- Storyboards to pre-visualization
- Weta Workshop visit: An up-close look at the weapons, armor, creatures, and miniatures from the film
- An interactive map of Middle-earth tracing the journey of the Fellowship
- An interactive map of New Zealand highlighting the location scouting process
- Galleries of art and slideshows with commentaries by the artists
- Guided tour of the wardrobe department
- Footage from early meetings, moving storyboards, and pre-visualization reels
- DISC 4: The Appendices
- "From Vision to Reality": Bringing the characters to life
- A day in the life of a hobbit
- Principal photography: Stories from the set
- Scale: Creating the illusion of size
- Galleries of behind-the-scenes photographs and personal cast photos
- Editorial and visual effects multi-angle progressions
- Sound design demonstration


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Become a Vanpool Driver
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Why vanpool instead of commuting in my own car?
Vanpooling saves the average commuter 50-75% versus driving alone, plus it saves time and is less stressful. (See Individual page)
How much does it cost?
Pricing varies based on the size of the van, the round-trip distance and the type of equipment in a van. Compared to long distance drive alone costs, vanpooling will save on average 50-75%. Call 800 VAN-4-WORK for specific pricing in your area.
Additionally, individuals are eligible for a tax incentive (up to $245/month) which provides a significant tax savings if you vanpool. In addition to the tax incentive, there are also a number of local transit agencies that provide a significant subsidy to further lower the cost of vanpooling.
What does the price include?
The monthly payment includes a late-model vehicle, full-service maintenance program, 24-hour roadside assistance and a comprehensive insurance program. (See The Enterprise Difference) The only additional expenses may be fuel and parking (where applicable).
What kind of vehicle do I get?
We offer a variety of late-model vehicle options for vanpools including standard bench style seating or fully converted vans with individual reclining captain's seats, overhead lights, and a number of other amenities.
We also offer a line of upgraded crossovers and SUVs. For A complete list of vehicle options and amenities, see Vehicle Options
Do I have to lease or buy the vehicle?
No, all vanpools are rented on a month to month basis for complete flexibility as ridership fluctuates.
How is maintenance handled?
Enterprise covers both minor and major repairs, as well as all scheduled servicing. We will coordinate with a local vendor for van servicing. If the van needs to be kept in a shop overnight, Enterprise will provide a loaner vehicle in most instances. This includes no "out of pocket" expenses since the shops bill Enterprise directly.
What happens if we breakdown?
Our 24/7 breakdown assistance program guarantees your vanpool group will never be stranded in the event of a breakdown.
What happens if the van gets into an accident?
Our comprehensive insurance coverage includes Auto Liability, Comp/Collision, and Uninsured Motorist. If an accident occurs, our breakdown assistance program will arrive to assist you.
What about fuel?
It's easy. Most vanpool groups use the Enterprise fuel card program through WrightExpress which is accepted at most major fuel stations.
How is the monthly fare collected?
Typically vanpool groups open a separate "vanpool" checking account at a local bank. Each rider writes a check to the Vanpool Driver/Coordinator (the main driver) each month, who in turn deposits the checks into the vanpool account and writes a single check to Enterprise from that account. As an alternative, you can ask your employer if they would be willing to administer an automatic payroll deduction from each of the riders' paychecks as a means of fare collection. This also simplifies the process of taking advantage of the Federal Tax incentive available to many vanpool riders.
Where do we board the van?
Each day the vanpool group gathers at a predetermined meeting point central to all the riders' homes (e.g. a grocery store or church parking lot) where cars can be left for the day.
Where does the van get parked at night?
Either the van is left at the meeting point, or a driver takes it home.
Who drives?
Most vans designate two to four drivers to share driving duties. All drivers must be 25 years or older and meet minimum driver requirements which vary by state. As part of the Enterprise Rideshare driver application process, each driver's MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is checked annually to ensure that it is in compliance with our policies. To view our policies, click here.
Can the drivers use the van for personal use?
Depending on the state, Enterprise offers up to 200 additional miles per month to be used at the vanpool groups
Are there any subsidies available?
In many geographic areas, there are local subsidies available. Call 800-VAN-4-WORK to see if there are subsidies available in your area.
Are there any special tax incentives?
Yes! Vanpool riders may be eligible for a $245/month, $2940/year Federal Tax Incentive. (See Tax Incentives.)
What happens if I lose a rider?
Our Ridematching Program assists vanpool groups in filling empty seats. If the seats can't be filled, the group may choose to switch to a smaller van.
What happens if I vanpool to work and have to leave early or stay late?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers a Guaranteed Ride Home Program that provides an affordable solution in the event of an unexpected emergency.
How long of a commitment do I have to make to a vanpool?
Enterprise vanpools are set up on a simple month-to-month basis. If you decide at any point that you would like to discontinue the vanpool, simply turn in a 30-day notice and return the van at the end of that time period.
How do I get started?
Simply call 800 VAN-4-WORK and speak to a customer service representative. The process typically takes less than a week. (See Form a Vanpool)


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To service a gas furnace and valve, turn off the power and gas, examine the filter and blower, clean the burners, and run safety trials. The required supplies include gloves, safety goggles, a flashlight, a cloth, a thin wire brush, water, a stopwatch and a carbon monoxide meter.
Inspect the furnace, ducts and vents for damage, leaks and other problems. Turn off the furnace, disconnect the electricity, and turn off the gas. Open the service panel, and expose the filter. Replace the filter if it is clogged, aiming the arrow printed on its side in the same direction as the furnace airflow.
Remove the burners, and clean them with water. Use a thin wire brush to clean the pilot light and heat sensor. Dry and replace the burners, close the service panel, and reconnect the electrical supply. Open the gas valve, and press the "ignite" button to start the furnace.
Locate the furnace gas dials, and use a stopwatch to determine how long it takes the needle on the smallest dial to rotate 360 degrees. Consult the furnace owner's manual to compare the usage rate with the manufacturer's recommendations. Use a carbon monoxide meter to evaluate the gases in the flue. Refer to the furnace manual for acceptable oxygen and carbon monoxide levels.


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From the first Saturday in May to the Belmont Stake, here's your chance to prove your horse picking prowess and win $2,500 in Classic Equine manufactured products for horse barns. Best of all – it's FREE to play at http://contest.classic-equine.com
Here's how it works…Begin by registering. After the odds are posted for the Kentucky Derby, horse selection will open. Each player will login to make their selections. 50 "Classic" Dollars will be given to each player for the purchase of three horses per race. The purchase price for each horse will be based upon the morning line odds. Although three horses must be selected, all Classic Dollars do not have to be spent. Horse selection will close at 4 pm on the day of the Derby. After this time, no additional selections or modification may be made for any races.
After the race is declared official, points will be awarded to each horse in the player's stable based upon their finish positions. Total available points for the race are determined in advance by the number of entries for the race. For each race, the maximum number of points will be 100 for a full field.
The same process will apply for the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The contest winner will be the participant who earns the most points cumulatively through the three legs of the Triple Crown.
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Q. How do I reduce my pet's carbon footprint?
A. Most pets spend their days focused on three main events — food time, poop time and playtime. If only life could be so easy for their owners. Fortunately, there are easy options that will help reduce their mark on Mother Nature. Make just one of these changes, and your pet's paw print will be a bit smaller.
Get the good stuff: Invest in a high-quality pet food that lists a protein such as beef, lamb, chicken or fish as the first ingredient rather than a by-product or beef meal. This one change can make a major impact on your pet's health while reducing the amount of poop left to scoop.
Keep it simple: Avoid all those packaged, heavily processed treats designed to resemble human junk food. Trust me, your dog can live without corn-based "treats" shaped like mini porterhouse steaks.
Recycle: Those cans and plastic food bags don't need to wind up in a landfill. Start by shopping for products with minimal packaging, and then recycle whenever possible.
Go green: Most pets enjoy the addition of fruits and veggies in their food bowl. I've had success with arugula, roasted sweet potatoes and baked carrots mixed in with my dog's food. Be prepared for a little trial and error — Lulu detests bananas while a friend's dog loves them — and consult your veterinarian before making major changes to your pet's diet.
Ditch the plastic: Stainless steel or ceramic food and water bowls remove the risk of exposing your pet to bisphenol-a or BPAs. They also last a lot longer.
Get the 'green' poop bags: Eliminate plastic grocery bags and shop for corn-based, biodegradable poop bags. A pack of 100 bags from Poopbags.com costs around $20.
Dump the clump: Under the best of circumstances, cats can be somewhat resistant to change. So start sloooowly by adding shredded newspaper or wood chips to the kitty litter mix in place of clay-based clumping stuff that winds up festering in a landfill.
Embrace hemp: Who knew that hemp could produce durable, eco-friendly pet products? Scope out your pet store and you will probably find rope toys and stuffed animals from brands like Earthdog and Simply Fido that will appeal to the toughest chewers. Petside offers a roundup of the Top 10 Green Pet Toys for cats and dogs.
Shop with purpose: Pet toys don't undergo rigorous testing, so those super-cheap squeaky toys overflowing in the dollar bin come with a wealth of unknown risks. But "green" pet lovers have created a demand for products made from renewable resources and recycled products. Companies like Planet Dog responded with an "Orbee-Tuff" line of balls and chew toys made with nontoxic material. West Paw is another popular brand of cat and dog products made with recycled plastic bottles. The company also supports national animal shelters, so purchasing their products is like making a deposit into the karma bank for you and your lucky dog or cat.
Get crafty: You can make your own catnip, but remember that finicky felines may require patience and creativity. If you are a cat lover, you already know that.
Also on MNN:
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You look at me?
I like that boys look at me, it's a thrilling experience, for each one, but I'm frequently disappointed just after the first contact, when they try to talk with me. Boys can't speak honestly, they don't play the same game than us, it's hard sometime.
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you're right Pearl! boys cannot understand that we play with them, like they play with us.
- 25.4.09
- LIONIE LOVE said...
you're a very sexy girl Pearline! it's not hard all the time!
- 25.4.09
- The Ragnarok said...
sometimes it's cool, trust in that!
- 26.4.09
- Elbereth said...
Of course ! Boys can't speak honesty, because YOU are the woman, YOU are the queen of the world !!! hihi. But sometimes, I say "sometimes", one of them say the true, and hides himself behind his shyness...
Excuse me for my english, it's lightly approximate !^^
- 20.5.09
you're a very sexy girl Pearline, so, boys always see you like a bitch, but it's not the reality.
- 9.8.09
- Kent said...
You want to paly games?
Well I can play.
- 2.4.12
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Coverall Names Laura J. Hendricks its President and CEO
BOCA RATON, Fla., Jan. 26, 2012 // PRNewswire // -- Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System®, a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning businesses, has appointed Laura J. Hendricks as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Hendricks has more than 25 years of leadership experience in operations and management, including executive positions with prominent franchise organizations.
Hendricks believes in a "hands-on" approach to leadership, a key to maintaining a keen understanding of how business works at all levels. Before taking the top position at Coverall, Hendricks worked with the ServiceMaster Company as President of Merry Maids L.L.C.; as Vice President of Distribution and Production Planning for Cintas; and as Managing Director of Operations for FedEx. During those tenures, she was routinely recognized for her performance and achievements, receiving several prestigious awards in addition to spearheading business growth.
"We are pleased that Laura has joined the Coverall Team. Her experience, leadership style and history of successes are a great fit for Coverall as we grow and expand the business," said Dave Kreilein, Director of Coverall North America, Inc.
Hendricks holds a BBA degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati. She is also certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt and has earned the Total Quality Management certification.
Coverall is a leading franchisor of commercial cleaning companies that deliver the Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® Program to customers. The innovative Health-Based Cleaning System® Program uses scientifically developed methods to reduce the risk of germ transmission and eliminate disease-causing pathogens. In addition, the company is dedicated to providing economic opportunities to a diverse group of business people through franchise ownership.
About Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System®
Founded in 1985, Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System® is one of the world's leading franchisors of commercial cleaning businesses with a worldwide network of more than 90 Support Centers and 9,000 franchisees. Franchisees currently service nearly 50,000 customers in over 90 metropolitan areas. Coverall Health-Based Cleaning System is revolutionizing the commercial cleaning industry with its science-based cleaning processes and procedures designed to reduce cross-contamination and aid infection control. For more information, visit www.coverall.com.
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OLYMPIC REVIEW31measured by the positive experiences of the athletesthemselves - who we hope will take back home theirstories of the Games and share them with theirfriends, family and communities, encouraging andinspiring other young hopefuls."Innsbruck previously hosted the Olympic WinterGames in 1964 and 1976, and, with the countdown tothe inaugural Winter YOG gathering pace, the Gameshave already brought a carnival atmosphere back tothe city. In February, on the 35th anniversary of the lastWinter Games to be held in Innsbruck, the city hosted a three-day Youth Olympic Games Festival, which sawthousands of young people enjoying a series of outdoorconcerts and snow sports events, helping to build thegrowing level of excitement among the city's residentscontact with peers from so many different culturesand backgrounds."With less than a year to go until the Games begin,all eyes are on Innsbruck to see how the preparationsare progressing. The IOC Coordination Committee forthe 1st Winter Youth Olympic Games, chaired by Gian-Franco Kasper, conducted its third visit to the city at theend of last year to see how the Organising Committee(IYOGOC) was making the transition from strategicplanning to the operational phase of its plan. Havinglooked closely at IYOGOC's plans, Kasper is confidentthat Innsbruck will deliver an unforgettable Games -not least for the athletes that will be taking part."As the first winter edition, it will certainly bememorable," he says. "However, the success will beas they look forward to next year's Games. "It's a huge honour to be hosting the first everWinter Youth Olympic Games, especially in Innsbruckwhere people know what it means to be an OlympicHost City," explains Peter Bayer, CEO of Innsbruck 2012. "What I'm really looking forward to is when theYouth Olympic Flame finally arrives, because that's when it all really starts. I'm also looking forward toseeing the youth of the world come together to celebr-ate their sports and their cultures. There is somethingmagical about the Games and the atmosphere that will be created here will make Innsbruck anunforgettable place." With the clock ticking and anticipation building, thecountdown to Innsbruck 2012 is well and truly on. nAbove and leftThe YOG spiritbrings sport, funand games to the streets ofInnsbruck asexcitement buildsin the city
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Shy Wife Exposed to Our Friendsbyfatfree©
My wife Jessica and I began dating when she was 14. Now, many years later we are married, but she is inexperienced and overly modest. She is petite and beautiful, but her small A cups are a source of embarrassment for her. She never leaves home without some kind of padded bra. Even her swim suit has a "gel" padded top. She is so mortified about the idea of men seeing her secret embarrassment that even her doctor is a female. If you read any of my previous stories, you know that she has had a slip up before where one of my friends got a look, but she was unaware of her exposure. I found out, unexpectedly, that I was turned on by the exposure and I've been looking for a repeat performance. She has been careful though.
Last summer though, we hit the lake with group of our friends from college, four other couples that we have known for over ten years. The guys are some of my oldest friends, we all get together a few times a year with the wives. Many of them have lusted after Jessica for years. My wife is a dancer, and her awesome ass and tight body have made me the envy of the guys for years. Of course, they think the wife has at least B cups.
The lake trip started off great. We loaded onto a pontoon boat and started drinking and soaking up the sun. Jessica was wearing a Victoria Secret bikini with the gel top. She was looking, tan, tight and hot as hell. A few hours into the drinking, Jessica decided to lie down for a tan. She moved to the front of the boat and lay down face down, falling quickly to sleep. I'd been drinking all day as well and listening to complements from the guys about my smokin' wife. Not thinking to clearly, and remembering how hot her accidental down blouse peek had been with my other buddy the previous year (see prior story), I walked over and untied her bikini top "So she wouldn't get tan lines". She was on her belly sleeping and the bikini top was under her. Nothing could be seen, but all eyes were on her after my rash move.
The waves were rocking the boat, and the least bit of side boob was visible, but tantalizing as it was, nothing much could be seen. Then, without warning, she rolled over in her sleep. It was so quick that I couldn't react or move. She rolled right on her back, pinning her bikini top behind her back. Her tiny boobs, having never had sun exposure were shocking white and on her back, she looked like she had almost no tits at all. Her little areola are about 3/4 of an inch in diameter, but the nipples are pretty long. All eyes were on the shocking exposure, made all the more surprising by the fact that she had always appeared to have so much more up top.
I was frozen in place, but her old room mate, the wife of one of my buddies, rushed forward yelling at her to cover up. She sat bolt upright, confused, topless and facing our closest 8 friends. Her tits assumed their normal shape, beautiful and perky. Her nipples pointed straight ahead, her boobs small enough though that it was obvious that she had less than a handful each. They guys stared in shocked silence at the boobs they had all imagined and hoped to see for years. It took several seconds before my wife realized that she was unexpectedly topless. She had no idea where her top was (behind her) and jumped to her feet. For some reason she started to run around the boat, her tiny boobs bouncing in full view. Her old room mate retrieved her top and handed it to her. She quickly turned away, and replaced her gel bikini top. When she turned to face us again, She looked to have B cups again. Now this was an obvious fake. Her most guarded secret had been exposed to many of our best friends. She was red and almost speechless. Thank god she didn't know I was responsible. She seemed to think that the top had accidentally "fallen off". Nobody told her otherwise.
She clearly wanted to run away, but we were in the middle of the lake. The guys tried to make her feel better by complimented her little boobs, but each time they brought up her exposure, the more embarrassed she became. I was turned on but felt guilty about it. We finally made it to shore and my newly outed tiny breasted wife made her escape.
All my buds could not believe their luck. I saved the emails they sent me with compliments about her tight body and little breasts. I've always loved her firm little breasts and I hope she gives up the charade and embraces it. Thanks to me, her secret is out and that genie can't be put back. My friends will always remember my wife's exposed little boobs. It is only a matter of time until her friends explain to her how it happened. Don't know how I'll make it up to her. She'll get me back somehow. Kinda makes me nervous, but it was worth it.
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Bus Éireann strike may be extended this week
Protests planned for Wednesday could draw in Dublin Bus and Iarnród Éireann workers
There are growing fears public transport could be disrupted across the State on Wednesday amid plans for protests to increase pressure on Minister for Transport Shane Ross.
An ongoing strike at Bus Éireann has disrupted the travel plans of more than 100,000 people in recent days and could escalate this week. Sources close to the dispute said protests planned to coincide with an appearance by Mr Ross at the Oireachtas transport committee on Wednesday afternoon could draw in workers from Dublin Bus and Iarnród Éireann and widen disruption.
The National Bus and Rail Union called on Mr Ross to 'provide leadership' by establishing a forum for talks
Bus Éireann directors are due to meet this morning to consider plans that could involve up to 300 job losses as part of a voluntary redundancy scheme.
Unions have criticised Mr Ross for refusing to intervene in the dispute, which follows management plans to introduce cost-saving measures without agreement. Mr Ross has repeatedly said he will not become involved in an industrial dispute.
The National Bus and Rail Union (NBRU) last night called on Mr Ross to "provide leadership" by establishing a forum for talks.
The union said the protection of jobs and Expressway routes at Bus Éireann was "paramount" and that a "race to the bottom" was not an option.
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Bus Éireann services, with the exception of school transport, came to a standstill on Friday, forcing about 100,000 people to change their travel plans. Rail services were disrupted in a number of locations as workers in Iarnród Éireann did not pass pickets at depots they share with bus workers.
Train services returned to normal at the weekend.
However, highly placed sources warned that they could be affected again this week because protests could be "ramped up" later if there is no move to resolve the row.
Employment lawyers said Bus Éireann staff can place pickets at their place of employment, but they could face potential legal difficulties if they seek to involve workers in other companies.
Since January, Bus Éireann management has introduced a ban on unrostered and unplanned overtime, which unions argue has seen some drivers lose between €90 and €150 a week.
Last week, it produced a list of nearly 50 efficiency and cost-saving measures - including a demand that drivers finally start to use fuel-saving technology that was installed on 270 buses some years ago.
Bus Éireann also wants drivers to carry out what are known as first-user checks, which includes checking a vehicle's tyres before it is taken out on the road
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In January, acting chief executive Ray Hernan told an Oireachtas committee that a 1 per cent cut in fuel usage would save the company €350,000 a year, but drivers refuse to turn on the telematic technology, which involves the use of GPS tracking technology.
Meanwhile, Bus Éireann also wants drivers to carry out what are known as first-user checks, which includes checking a vehicle's tyres before it is taken out on the road.
Management sources have maintained that drivers had previously argued this represented an additional duty and they would do it only if they were paid extra.
Last week, Siptu and the NBRU outlined steps that they said could end the dispute, including an agreement to protect private and public bus workers' terms and conditions.
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Ride to Hell: Retribution (Xbox 360)
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100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
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DescriptionRide to Hell: Retribution is an action game that incorporates different gameplay elements. The game is set in 1969 in America and has Jake Conway as the protagonist, a biker and Vietnam veteran. When he comes back he goes to live with his brother Mikey and uncle Mack. When his brother is killed in a gang-related murder by a rival biker gang, he goes on a quest for vengeance.
The game combines driving sections on a bike while fighting off bikers and dodging obstacles similar to the Road Rash games, on-foot sections with exploration and combat based on blocking, melee and ranged weapons, and rail shooter driving sections where someone else takes the wheel and Jake gets to aim and shoot as a sidecar gunner. All types of gameplay incorporate many quick time events, both in combat and while driving. Other game elements include chases (with jumps, power slides and obstacles that need to be dodged) and pursuits, hunting, deliveries and saving girls. The story is largely furthered through cut-scenes and new locations are often reached after long driving sections. Most missions have a time limit. Jake's bike can be customized through decals, paint jobs and body parts. The game features a rock soundtrack by the band Rival Sons.
There are no Xbox 360 user screenshots for this game.
There are 25 other screenshots from other versions of this game or official promotional screenshots.
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- "Ride to Hell" -- Working title
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- 3D Engine: UnrealEngine3
- Gameplay feature: Quick Time Events / QTEs
- Genre: Car / motorcycle combat
- Middleware: Scaleform GFx SDK
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|Cheat Code Central
|Jun 26, 2013
|2 out of 5
|Jun 28, 2013
|2 out of 10
|Game Informer Magazine
|Jun 28, 2013
|2 out of 10
|Jun 28, 2013
|20 out of 100
|Hardcore Gamer Magazine
|Jun 26, 2013
|1 out of 5
|The Digital Fix
|Aug 13, 2013
|1 out of 10
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DevelopmentThe game originally started as a co-production between Deep Silver GmbH and Eutechnyx Limited as an open world game called Ride to Hell, with art provided by Massive Black. Originally announced in 2008, it was reported cancelled in 2009 and disappeared from the Deep Silver website. Development continued at Eutechnyx and the Vienna Deep Silver division that had worked on the game went under in 2010. The open world design was abandoned and the decision was made to split the game into different titles. These became Ride to Hell: Retribution, Ride to Hell: Route 666 and Ride To Hell: Beatdown.
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- Ride to Hell: Retribution (official website)
- ridetohell.com (official game website)
Sciere (511424) added Ride to Hell: Retribution (Xbox 360) on Aug 09, 2013
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Future pervasive environments will take into consideration physical and digital social relations. Nowadays it is important use to collective intelligence, where the interpretation of context information can be harnessed as input for context-aware applications, especially for group collaboration. The use of collective intelligence represents new possibilities but also new challenges in terms of collective information for adaptability and personalization in intelligent environments. This paper presents a collaborative context-aware framework focusing on social matching capabilities for session formation in collaborative activities.
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About Ice Cores
About NSF-ICF
The National Science Foundation Ice Core Facility (NSF-ICF) — formerly the U.S. National Ice Core Laboratory (NICL) — is a facility for storing, curating, and studying meteoric ice cores recovered from the glaciated regions of the world. It provides scientists with the capability to conduct examinations and measurements on ice cores, and it preserves the integrity of these ice cores in a long-term repository for current and future investigations.
Storage & Curation
NSF-ICF's most important responsibility is for the safe and secure storage and curation of ice cores that are collected primarily by National Science Foundation sponsored projects. NSF-ICF currently stores over 17,000 meters of ice core collected from various locations in Antarctica, Greenland, and North America. NSF-ICF's main archive freezer is 55,000 cubic feet in size and is held at a temperature of -36°C.
When a shipment of new ice arrives, the insulated boxes carrying the cores are quickly unloaded into the main archive freezer. Once the new ice has come to thermal equilibrium with its new surroundings, it is carefully unpacked, organized, racked and inspected. After racking, the tubes are checked into NSF-ICF's inventory system.
Examination & Core Processing
In addition to the main archive freezer, NSF-ICF also has an exam room held at -25°C that scientists use when examining the ice cores. The exam room is 12,000 cubic feet in size and is contiguous with the main archive area. In addition, there is also a Class-100 HEPA-filtered, cold clean room held at -25°C that scientists can use.
Scientists often use the exam room to cut samples from the ice cores, and then ship the samples back to their university or laboratory for analysis. Very few analyses on the ice cores are actually carried-out at the NSF-ICF facility. Almost all of the measurements that are made on the ice cores are conducted back at the scientist's university or laboratory.
A frequent activity that is held at NSF-ICF is what is called a core processing line, or CPL, for short. When a new ice core arrives at NSF-ICF, researchers from around the country, including young scientists working on their doctorates, gather at NSF-ICF for the CPL. During the CPL, the scientists—along with NSF-ICF staff—measure, catalog, cut and ship pieces of the ice core to their respective universities and laboratories for analysis. Depending on the complexity of the cut plan, cores can typically be run through a CPL at a rate of 30-35 meters per day. At this rate, a 1000-meter long ice core takes six to eight weeks to process.
The floor plan of the exam room will be specifically tailored to the number of scientists and the type of science or sampling which will be done during a particular CPL. As many as 10 different preparation, cutting, or analysis stations may be set up to accommodate the core with additional processing being performed off the main line if required.
A NSF-ICF staff member measures a section of the WAIS Divide ice core as it begins its journey down a CPL. Scientists and technicians will cut the ice so it can be sent to labs around the country for analysis.
[See article - Getting to the Bottom: NICL team processes deepest ice from WAIS Divide project]
—Credit: Peter Rejcek, NSF
Typical CPL cut plan for a large multi-investigator ice coring project such as the WAIS Divide Ice Core project.
—Credit: NICL-Science Management Office
Map showing the locations of the universities and laboratories that received samples from the WAIS Divide Ice Core CPLs. The WAIS Divide ice core is 3,405 meters long—the longest U.S. ice core to date—and extends back in time ~68,000 years. —Credit: Joseph Souney, Univ. New Hampshire


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Scientists released Monday the first photograph of what they say is a possible new solar system in the early stages of formation around the star Beta Pictoris, 293 trillion miles from our own sun. The photograph was taken from a 100-inch optical telescope at the Carnegie Institution's Las Campanas Observatory near Serena, Chile.
The Infrared Astronomical Satellite (IRAS), a satellite-born telescope that operated for 10 months after its launch into Earth orbit on Jan. 25, 1983, searched for and detected invisible infrared heat radiation screened out by Earth's atmosphere.


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Friday, January 8, 2016
Blogger Interview with...ME!
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Gasp! I am speechless. No A to Z? Totally understand. Great interview and perfect timing with my review of your book. I look forward to reading yout A to Z series.ReplyDelete
Last year's A to Z took it out of me. I didn't even want to write a single post for A to Z. But I will for next year. :)Delete
Fun interview, Chrys!ReplyDelete
I'm waffling about doing A-Z this year....
I post early in the day, too. And usually early in the week, although I try not to rule anything out. :)Replies
Post early ensures everyone will see it eventually throughout the day.Delete
I did the blogging blindly thing when I first started out. I just played around with it. I try to do that less with my current blog, but there are still periods where I'm in the dark.ReplyDelete
I usually do 7am EST, too, and I have have Blogger & Wordpress.Replies
I couldn't blog blind. I'd be in a constant state of panic. LolDelete
Sorry you're not doing the Challenge but I like your version of the A to Z.ReplyDelete
I've been a 5:00 am Eastern poster for years.Replies
Thanks. 5 am? I'm not even up that early. HAHADelete
The a to z can take a lot of time indeed. Nice spin on it for your sea. Have a plan? haha the cat never had a plan he just went to it.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh but A to Z must be easy for the Cat.Delete
I did some challenges last year, for the first time. I met the Goodreads challenge, but failed to keep up with the others. Alas, I will rethink that for this year. I can hardly wait for Book II of the Disaster Crime series. :-) I enjoy your posts and have met some great bloggers and authors through them. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.ReplyDelete
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Your enthusiasm makes me so happy. One day I hope to have many, many people anxious for my next book. I'm glad you like my interviews. :)Delete
What a novel idea! You bring up some really good points as well. Especially perseverance; for just because you write, doesn't mean they'll come, right away. Of course, you're well over that particular hurdle:-) I look forward to the interesting posts you've planned; which is another essential point - planning.ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm a big planner. I can't help myself. ;)Delete
You do have fabulous blog. I'm a bit of a blind blogger. I keep planning to have a better plan, but never do.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you, Elizabeth! Oh, but your blog is fabulous. :)Delete
Hi Chrys - love the way you got going .. just by blind faith - I think if I'd got so few comments at the beginning I'd have given up. But thank goodness you didn't and you're still here ...ReplyDelete
The A-Z takes a lot of time, but can be immensely satisfying ... but it's a great way to post items .. using the A-Z format whenever ... many people outside of our blogosphere are using the A-Z --- I get quite cross!!!
Your idea sounds great fun and I'll be around .. and doing the A-Z .. .cheers HilaryReplies
My perseverance has always been strong. I had a goal with my blog so I couldn't give up after a disappointing first year.Delete
The A-Z format is great. I may do it every year for something. :)
Hehehe. I love the idea of interviewing yourself.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks. At least I didn't do witty back and forth banter. I almost did. :pDelete
My first blog post garnered zero comments. And most of my posts had about the same number of comments for years. Only when I started joining blog hops and such did I start getting some attention.ReplyDelete
As you are well aware, you inadvertently helped introduce an awesome blogging community to me. So I will always be eternally grateful to you and your blogging series.
My question for you, where do you see your blog in five years time?Replies
Getting involved is the only way to get comments and views. That was my mistake the first year.Delete
Oh gosh. Five years? I'm not sure if I will be blogging on 5 years. I hope so but do much can change in that time. I will be blogging next year but it'll be a very different year for my blog. I'll be ending a lot of my usual features and right now I have no ideas past 2017. So at this point, I don't know where my blig will be in 2018.
Maybe the better question would have been, where do you see your writing in five years? I have to admit, it's something I should really start thinking about. Blogs come and go, but our writing is essentially eternal. What changes is the direction and the outlet. Thanks for answering my question.Delete
I see my Disaster Crimes series being complete and having a contract for the first book in my unpublished series with Avrianna's from Ghost of Death. Fingers crossed! :)Delete
And sorry for all the typos on my last reply. That's what I get for using my phone and not reading my reply before hitting publish.
Great self interview, Chrys! I re-read the first post about the spark. I love it. It's such a great way to describe an idea for a story. Well, you've really accomplished so much here at your blog. Your posts have helped me along in my fiction writing. I'll be sending my short story collection to the editor this month! I can't blame you for not doing the A-Z challenge this year. Great post!! I'm going to re-read the how to write about hospitals again. :)ReplyDeleteReplies
The fact you read my first post makes me very happy. I'm glad that I could inspire you with your fiction writing. I hope you hear good news about your collection. Good luck!Delete
Great post and love the interview with yourself concept! You are right on track with your blog. Busy busy busy you are!ReplyDeleteReplies
I hope to get busier. ;)Delete
I really enjoyed reading more about you! What a cool idea to interview yourself!ReplyDelete
Thanks for providing the link to my interview, again!
Have a terrific 2016!Replies
I guess I should blog more about myself in the future. :) You're welcome!Delete
Happy 2016!!!
Nice interview, Chrys! If I was to interview myself, I'd have Nevada Jack do it--he used to appear often in my blog when I was writing more satire and parody. Maybe I should try the A-Z challenge as I haven't done that before (and I'm now on 12 years of blogging). I also use both blogger and wordpress--but the wordpress is strictly work related.ReplyDeleteReplies
I think the A-Z Challenge would be great for you and your blog. :DDelete
I love your interview with yourself and it is inspiring because I had hardly any comments until I found all of you. Card people seem to look but don't talk...or I just have not hit the right note. Funny 'cos I took Psychology in University but hung out with the English club. Sorry about the A to Z but looking forward to what you will writeReplyDeleteReplies
The best of us get no comments in the beginning. ;)Delete
I want to know which tricky questions you're glad you didn't ask yourself.ReplyDeleteReplies
Haha. Hmm...I'm glad I didn't ask myself anything personal. ;)Delete
Excellent post Chrys, you did yourself proud.ReplyDelete
Thanks, Yvonne!Delete
I bowed out of A-Z last year and became a minion instead so I completely understand. Ready to go this year and wish you all the best with your own A-Z posts this year outside of the usual fare.It is important to know what you want to write about. I started my blog to meet more writers and readers. So happy to say mission accomplished and you are one of my people Chrys. Enjoy your weekend.ReplyDeleteReplies
I am one of your people. :DDelete
I was thinking about being a minion this year but I thought I'd take a break all-together from blogging for the month of April this year.
Hey Chrys,ReplyDelete
Well done on interviewing yourself. It must have been fascinating swapping from chair to chair. Good stuff.
Now then, how about this. Two dogs, Sir Poops and Hair Ball, interviewed my dog, Penny the Jack Russell dog. Something about pawblishing.
Thank you for not doing that idiotic monstrosity that is the alphabet challenge! Make it go away! Of course, me being the official "Anti-A to Z Challenge" spokesman, as dubbed by Arlee Bird, I'm bound to say that.
Oops, I started talking about me. Back to you and well done.
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Oh, but I do love the A to Z Challenge. And you might not be too happy about my A-Z themed posts I'll be doing all year. :\Delete
Oops, okay, I reread that part of your post. Oh well, I was hoping you might help me with my anti-A to Z posts. Then again, I guess that would be rather ironic.Delete
I'm going now.....
Hopefully I won't annoy you too much with my Wednesday posts. :)Delete
Interviewing yourself... Now, that's an idea. I might have to steal it.ReplyDeleteReplies
Go ahead! I could've made it more funny by doing banter back and forth but I thought that would be too weird. Maybe I'll do is another time. ;)Delete
Hey, that's an amazing interview. :)ReplyDelete
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Thanks! Happy 2016!!!Delete
I don't A - Z. I don't have time. Your interviewing skills are excellent, and you chose a great person to interview.ReplyDelete
LOL! I'm glad you liked my interviewee. ;)Delete
I've done the A to Z a few times but I don't currently have plans to participate this year.ReplyDeleteReplies
It seems that a few of us aren't participating this year.Delete
What a great post! I loved your interview with yourself. I started my blog for the same reason- my agent at the time told me to do it, so I did. It has definitely grown and changed over time and I am so glad I took the advice because I love blogging and connecting with all the bloggers I have met. :)ReplyDelete
I love blogging too! I don't know if I'll be doing this in five years but I love it right now and that's what counts. :)Delete
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Great self-interview and I enjoy your posts on writing. I stopped doing A to Z because I did it once on a release month and it was too much. I miss it though, since I had done it for a few years before that.ReplyDeleteReplies
Last year I had a release during A-Z. It was tough to manage.Delete
Looking forward to hearing more about part II of your disaster crime series, Chrys! I like how you'll be introducing it on Wednesdays in April. I enjoyed learning more about you. Happy New Year!ReplyDelete
Oh no, it's not just going to be in April...every Wednesday starting next week will be an A-Z post about my series. :)Delete
Hi Chrys. I think most of us have no idea what we're doing when we start blogging, much like our earlier writing pales beside our recent efforts (or I hope it does!) But we develop as we go. It is our blog so if we make some bad decisions, so be it. The blogging community is very forgiving, I've found.ReplyDelete
Love the idea of a 'selfie'. I enjoy your writing posts. Thank you.
Denise :-)Replies
Having an idea is important though so we don't struggle. Changing it as we go is fine and necessary.Delete
Oh and I never missed the A-Z once upon a time, but soon realised what a time suck it is with all the planning, visiting, commenting...time could be put to better use. I usually just shut down for April and visit any post that looks interesting as time permits. Last year I wrote 20,000 words of a novel instead of A-Z-ing. That felt good!!ReplyDeleteReplies
It is a time suck. I will be taking a break during April too. I can't wait to write while everyone is A-Zing.Delete
I started my blog after a friend suggested it to me. At first it was a diary of my life. I was bored with what I had to say, so, over the years it has covered just about everything. I do it for my own satisfaction. I am not a writer - no patience for that.ReplyDeleteReplies
Doing it for your own satisfaction is great. :)Delete
I started my blog when I was belatedly getting back into the querying game, and in the recent aftermath of losing my old Angelfire site. It took me a long time to find the perfect post length, and no longer routinely have posts going 1,500 words or more on average! I've been moving towards a more eclectic range of topics on my blog, to stand out from all the other writing blogs.ReplyDelete
I'd like to know how far in advance you usually schedule your blog posts, how you choose the topics, and how much time you spend writing and editing each post.Replies
Shorter posts are definitely better. Eclectic topics is a great way to stand out.Delete
I schedule my posts usually one or two months ahead of time, but I have almost half the years posts written. I choose the topics by things I learn or written about. I don't time myself but I can write four posts in a single night. I edit when I type them and again when I schedule the posts.
Ooh, I like your A to Z idea.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 10, 2016 at 8:22 PM
Interviewing yourself :PReplyDelete
Aw, too bad you're not doing the A-Z thing this year! I was too late last year for it and have been looking forward to doing it this year!Replies
Why not? ;)Delete
I'll try my best to catch as many of your posts as I can.
Your blog is really helpful, thanks for telling us a little more about how you started :) I'm sad you won't be doing the A to Z, but your weekly idea does sound fun!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks, Elizabeth! I hope you enjoy my Wednesday posts. :)Delete
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Monsanto, the Missouri-based biotech and chemical company announced that it will officially withdraw efforts to gain approval for GMO crops in Europe.
According to the Los Angeles Times, the company made the announcement on Thursday after facing years of standstill with the European Commission. Eight of nine pending applications will be withdrawn. A spokesperson told the Times that the requests "have been going nowhere," and that "There's no end in sight […] due to political obstructionism."
Instead, Monsanto will shift its focus to its conventional seed business, which already does well for the company in Europe. Monsanto owns Seminis—the largest fruit and vegetable seed distributor in the world. Monsanto's MON810 is a genetically modified corn variety and currently the only GMO corn approved for commercial planting in Europe, which the company said it will also continue to focus on.
A study recently conducted in France found glyphosate, the companion herbicide used on Monsanto's GMO seeds, to cause cancer in lab animals.
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Many EU member states already have strict bans on genetically modified foods. Lack of human health and environmental safety evidence has led the countries to ban the sale of cultivation of genetically engineered ingredients.
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Autism is neurological disorder that affects social interaction. People with autism may also engage in restricted or repetitive behaviors. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention, the likelihood of a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) grew 20% between 2006 and 2008. In 2008, the CDC reported nationally one child in 88 would likely be diagnosed with a form of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The diagnosis rate for boys is one in 54 and one in 252 for girls.
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Michael Clarke will captain Australia for the first time and Usman Khawaja will make an historic debut in next week's final Ashes Test in the absence of injured skipper Ricky Ponting.
Clarke was promoted on Thursday from vice-captain to lead the team after Ponting was ruled out with a fractured little finger.
Clarke will also captain Australia in the limited overs and Twenty20 matches against England following the Test series, with Cameron White his deputy.
Pakistan-born Khawaja will become the first Muslim to play Test cricket for Australia as Ponting's batting replacement as the home side seeks to level the series.
Wicketkeeper Brad Haddin was named vice-captain under Clarke for the Sydney Test, which gets underway on Monday.
X-rays revealed that during the fourth Test in Melbourne, won by England on Wednesday to retain the Ashes, Ponting had sustained further damage to a fractured little finger suffered earlier in the series.
Cricket Australia Chief Executive James Sutherland said the selectors had recommended Clarke assume the captaincy of the Australian team for the final Test and the one-day series against England.
"This recommendation was unanimously endorsed by (CA) directors," Sutherland said, despite fans' widespread opposition to Clarke in newspaper polls.
Chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch indicated that Ponting would lead the team at the ICC World Cup on the sub-continent in February.
"With Ricky being unavailable for this match we are sure that both Michael and Brad will lead this Australian side with great professionalism and the full support of the team as we strive for a victory in Sydney," Hilditch said.
"We look forward to Ricky completing his recovery and leading this team to a fourth successive ICC Cricket World Cup on the sub-continent at the completion of the Australian summer."
Khawaja, 24, who has scored the most runs (598) in the domestic Sheffield Shield competition this season at 74.75, will be considered for the demanding number three spot, the position occupied by Ponting.
"Usman will make his debut for Australia in this match, something we are excited about given his tremendous form at domestic level over the past two seasons," Hilditch said.
Paceman Doug Bollinger, dropped after the second Test in Adelaide, is back in Australia's 12-man squad after Ryan Harris suffered a stress ankle fracture in the Melbourne Test.
The 12th man will be named on the morning of the match after the pitch is assessed, selectors said.
Australia - Michael Clarke (capt), Brad Haddin (vice-capt), Shane Watson, Phillip Hughes, Usman Khawaja, Mike Hussey, Steve Smith, Mitchell Johnson, Peter Siddle, Ben Hilfenhaus, Doug Bollinger, Michael Beer (12th man to be named).
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Michael Clarke will captain Australia for the first time and Usman Khawaja will make an historic debut in next week's final Ashes Test in the absence of injured skipper Ricky Ponting.


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This seminar is organized by students as a BIGS event.
Organizers: Joao Pedro Ramos, Joris Roos, Tim Seynnaeve and Arik Wilbert and Catharina Stroppel
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Coffee, tea and cookies will be served afterwards.
Everybody is welcome to attend and/or give a talk. If you would like to give a talk please contact us at basicnotions(at)hcm.uni-bonn.de or talk to Joao, Joris, Tim or Arik.
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I've been a big fan of The Sims ever since the original game took up way too much of my time 11 years ago. And while I've played countless sequels, expansion packs, and spin-offs, none of them have been able to recreate the same addictive experience I felt with the first game, until now. The Sims Medieval, on the surface, sounds like yet another way for EA to milk one of its most popular franchises, but that knee-jerk reaction couldn't be further from the truth. In actuality, The Sims Medieval features everything I loved about The Sims, but completely reinvents the gameplay to create an experience that's much more role-playing game than open-world sandbox.
Just like any other Sims game, The Sims Medieval has you controlling people during their everyday lives. They have basic needs that must be met, though The Sims Medieval has slimmed down this aspect to only two needs, hunger and energy. Thankfully, this means you no longer have to make sure your Sims are having fun or using the bathroom. The goofy sense of humor, Simlish, character creation, and home decorating are all here as well, but that's just about where the similarities end.
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How did we review The Sims Medieval? Head over to Nicole Tanner's blog for a breakdown of which Hero Sims were used, how long we played the game, and more.
In The Sims Medieval, you don't have the ability to take control of any Sim in the world, which is a big change from previous Sims titles. Rather, you have a set of "Hero Sims" with very specific jobs that can only be controlled if they're directly involved in the active quest. Even though this might seem limiting, my Sims play style has always been to focus on one Sim at a time, so I didn't really feel that constrained by this element.
Each Hero Sim can be quickly selected using pre-set parameters or created from scratch in the character creator. In addition to their looks, Hero Sims each have two traits and one fatal flaw, which have a big impact on how they behave in the world, and how much of a pain they'll be for you to control. Sims affected by Gluttony are seemingly always hungry, and have to eat at least twice as much as Sims without this flaw. While this certainly adds to the challenge, it can get pretty tiresome. The other flaws that don't have anything to do with eating or sleeping are much easier to manage.
The traits and flaws don't always introduce a new layer of challenge, though. Some of them are pretty funny and keep the game amusing in unexpected ways. Evil Sims will stop and laugh maniacally at random times, Unkept Sims will pass gass frequently and laugh after doing so, and Sims with Weak Constitutions will vomit all over the place.
One of the coolest new features that really makes The Sims Medieval stand apart from its predecessors is the use of quests and kingdom ambitions. The ambitions are broad over-arching goals that range from simply building up your kingdom to seizing power in all neighboring territories. You satisfy the ambitions by completing a number of specific, smaller quests. You can pick and choose which quests to undertake, how you will approach them, and which Hero Sims will be involved. I really enjoyed this set-up as it gave me a satisfying amount of direction while still providing me with plenty of choices to make. The quests also enabled a bit of story to form, which helped defined my characters beyond their traits and flaws.


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This week we are launching thedotcommons.com, the community and election site of barnstablepatriot.com.It's a work in progress, but we wanted to get it up and running to work out the kinks and also to begin our on-line coverage of the 2007 election season. So expect things to change, move around, see some functions added and others deleted while we work the bugs out.Also feel free to tell us what you like and dislike about the format, functions, layout and information available. We can only bring it so far without feedback from the people who will use the site.It's our desire to allow as much freedom as possible on the site, which features commenting, blogging and posting functions for users.Among the goals of the site is to provide information and opinions that we can pull back into the print edition. We want it to be a robust on-line experience and we also want to share some of that with readers of the physical paper.We want this to be a place where people learn a little more about their community and then discuss and debate.
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Grupo Mexico topped phelps Dodge Corp.'s hostile bid for US copper producer Asarco Inc. The Mexican mining and railways company, one of the world's Top-10 copper miners, said it was offering $26 a share cash for New York-based Asarco. The bid positioned Grupo Mexico as a potential white knight for Asarco after a hostile cash-and- stock bid from Phelps Dodge worth about $983 million, or $24.71 a share at Friday's closing stock prices.
Rising US mortgage rates dampened demand and pushed down sales of existing homes in August, the National Association of Realtors reported. It said 1999 still looked like another record sales year, but sales of existing single-family homes declined 2.8 percent in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.25 million units. That is about 9.2 percent higher than the sales level in August 1998.
MCI WorldCom and Sprint declined comment after a report in The Wall Street Journal that they had discussed a merger. Earlier this year, MCI WorldCom made an overture to acquire AirTouch Communications, but was outmaneuvered by Vodafone PLC of Britain. MCI WorldCom then negotiated with Nextel Communications, but those talks fell apart in May in a dispute over price.
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After a fast paced and wonderful week in Bellingham, I am home for the weekend. My family pupper, Bella the beagle, has been living in Bellingham with me as an emotional support animal. Let's just say that she is quite pleased to be home, apartment living isn't her thing. So this weekend we are going to enjoy our big yard, comfy couches, and endless amounts of food. In between all that we might check out a trail nearby and hit up the local farmers market. What are you up to this weekend? Let me know! Here are a few links from around the interwebs for your weekend…
Things that should exist for single people
Interesting stories about parenting around the world.
Speaking about parenting…they do have a big environmental impact.
Tasty + healthy + another way to eat cherries this summer
A pin I need for my new thrifted jean jacket because RBG is bae.
Also, this tote bag is perfect, thank you, Etsy.
Shameless plug for my favorite item in my Etsy shop…