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Product Overview
- 6010 T6 Aluminum Construction
- Mil-Spec Hard Coat Anodized Finish
- Uses a Proprietary Barrel Nut (Included)
- Mil-Spec Picatinny Continuous Top Rail with Dual Alignment Tabs
- Relieved to Work with Aftermarket Piston Systems
- 2x 2" 1x 4" Customizable Picatinny Rail Sections
- 1.8" Outer Diameter (Facetted)
- 1.56" Inner Diameter (Fits Most Suppressors)
The Samson Manufacturing Evolution Series free float rails are customizable LR-308 handguards. The Evo rail attaches to a proprietary barrel nut (included). Two locking tabs ensure the rail does not rotate under stress. The continuous top rail allows you to mount optics anywhere along the top of the rifle and allows same-plane iron sights to be mounted. The top rail has also been relieved to accept most aftermarket piston conversion systems. Each Evo handguard includes two 2", and one 4" customizable rail sections that can be mounted anywhere along the handguard tube. The interior of the tube is 1.56" in diameter, allowing most suppressors to fit underneath.
The EVO Extended Rail series feature a front sight cut out, so the lower portion of the handguard extends out past the sides of the front sight post, giving you more mounting options on guns with shorter gas systems. The EX handguards are the perfect choice for gas piston conversions.
Current shipments of this rail include instructions that reference a set of thermal bushings. This rail does not inlcude bushings. Instead, it includes a proprietary barrel nut. The user will need to remove the barrel and barrel nut from the receiver to install this rail.


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How Health Care Reform May Impact APS Employees
APS Employee Benefits provides answers to some frequently asked questions.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is the major health care reform legislation that is sometimes referred to as "Obamacare". While there are a number of the law's provisions that have already been implemented, several major elements of the law take effect on Jan. 1, 2014. The following are some frequently asked questions and answers from the APS Employee Benefits.
What do I have to do as a result of health care reform for 2014?|
Full-time employees
- The medical plan offered by APS in 2014 will not change as a result of PPACA. Our plan passes the affordability test and far exceeds the definition of "minimum essential coverage".
- If you are a full-time benefit eligible employee, Albuquerque Public Schools has determined that, to the best of our knowledge, you may be able to purchase health insurance through the Marketplace (also called an Exchange).
- Also to the best of our knowledge, if you are a full-time benefit eligible employee, you will not be eligible for a subsidy or tax credit toward the cost of the premium for any health insurance plan purchased on the Marketplace.
- If you enrolled on the APS medical plan for 2014 and instead decide to purchase coverage through the Marketplace for a 1/1/2014 effective date, you will have a one-time opportunity to drop your APS medical plan.
- You must complete a Change Form in the Employee Benefits Department no later than January 10, 2014 to drop your coverage. The effective date of the termination of coverage will be 12/31/2013.
- You, and any covered family members, must not have used your APS medical plan after 12/31/2013 in order to drop your APS coverage.
Part-time employees
- If you are not eligible for the APS medical plan, you may be eligible to purchase health insurance through the Marketplace (also called an Exchange).
- You may also be eligible for a subsidy or tax credit on premiums for a medical plan purchased through the Marketplace.
All employees
Please visit www.healthcare.gov for more information, or refer to the Health Care Reform Health Insurance Marketplace Notice that was distributed (hardcopy) in October. That notice is also posted at http://www.aps.edu/human-resources/benefits/. (The document is posted below the videos.)
Remember that a tax penalty may apply if you do not have any medical plan coverage in 2014.
What do I need to know about the new Exchange (also known as Health Insurance Marketplace)?
The exchanges were put in place to provide a convenient and effective mechanism for individuals and small groups to purchase health insurance. (The exchanges are not for members eligible for Medicare.) Federal subsidies may be available to individuals who do not have access to employer group coverage (such as that offered by APS).
Am I eligible for federal subsidies under the Exchange?
If you are a full-time benefit eligible employees, then you are not eligible for a subsidy. If you are a part-time (non-benefit eligible) employee you may be eligible for a subsidy. Please visit www.healthcare.gov for more information.


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Yesterday we heard that the launch of the Sony Xperia Z2 had been delayed in the UK until the 1st of May, the news came from a UK mobile retailer Unlocked Mobiles.
Sony has now confirmed that there will be a delay on the new Sony Xperia Z2, although they have said that they expect to deliver the handset on time to customers who pre-ordered the device through their key partners.
"Xperia Z2 will be available in the UK during April and we are expecting to deliver to all consumers who have placed a pre-order through our key partners. We are working tirelessly to maximise stock levels in April but currently we do not expect to meet the high demand across all our sales channels. Please stay tuned for further information and confirmed retail availability."
Sony mentions 'key partners' in their statement, and we presume these would be the mobile carriers and the large mobile retailers.
If you have pre-ordered a new Sony Xperia Z2 in the UK, then we would suggest that you check with the retailer or carrier you ordered the device from, as availability will probably vary between each retailer.
Source Xperia BlogFiled Under: Android News, Mobile Phone News, Top News


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Arlington, VA (PRWEB) September 15, 2015
September is National Campus Safety Awareness month, and as college students head back to school this fall, many are armed with a new safety tool right in their pocket.
With smartphone technology, students can now communicate directly with campus security at the touch of a button. The LiveSafe campus safety app brings safety into the 21st century, making communication between students and safety officials as easy, discreet, and intuitive as a text. This fall, nearly one million college students in 30 states will have access to LiveSafe.
How It Works
Students download the free app to their phone and are instantly connected to campus safety officials and each other. They can:
- send texts, photos, and videos to campus security over a secure and anonymous connection
- report suspicious or concerning activity anonymously
- look out for friends using the SafeWalk feature as they walk home
- call for a safe ride home from campus security
LiveSafe's partner institutions range from Ivy League schools like Yale to large universities like Arizona State University and Virginia Tech to smaller, private schools like Washington College and Lynchburg College. Increasingly, corporate and commercial institutions are also benefiting from the LiveSafe communication platform.
At Georgetown University, a student used LiveSafe to discreetly text campus law enforcement when a man exposed himself in the library. Police were able to make a quick arrest based on her tip.
LiveSafe has also been used to directly connect students with mental-health professionals during crisis. The app helps students who might otherwise feel uncomfortable sharing that they are struggling to get the help they need.
As Georgetown's chief of police said, "The LiveSafe app is really meeting a need on college campus…more and more students feel connected to their campus from a safety perspective, and more and more students will feel that they can reach out to their police department in a very meaningful way. That's what we want: more students to reach out to us when they have a problem."
With LiveSafe, students and college officials are joining forces to build community and make campuses across the country safer and more connected.
The following individuals are available for interviews:
Jeff Grass, Chairman of the LiveSafe Board
Shy Pahlevani, Founder of LiveSafe
Kristina Anderson, co-founder of LiveSafe & Virginia Tech survivor
Sarah Courtney
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (917) 913-1994


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Residents of Avion Ave., can rest easy, knowing that newly installed speed humps prevent heavy-footed drivers from imperiling their children and pets.
But since Avion is 150 metres long, at most, and allows for 24/7 parking on both sides of the street, the opportunity for drivers to get rolling at breakneck speed was always minimal.
That's why some area residents are questioning why two speed humps were added to the tiny street earlier this year, with one calling it a waste of money.
Avion runs between Glen Manor Dr., and Maclean Ave., one street south of Queen St. E., and is too small to be an effective shortcut for drivers trying to dodge traffic on Queen.
The speed humps went in despite polling of area residents that failed to meet the city's installation threshold. The local city councillor, Mary Margaret McMahon, got them approved at Toronto-East York community council.
A reader sent us a note about it, saying "there appears to be zero reason for them to exist," noting that Avion is a "short street that, with parking on both sides, is impossible to speed along even if you wanted to."
The reader, who asked not to be named, noted that polling did not result in enough votes in favour of speed humps, but McMahon pushed them through at Toronto-East York community council.
"It seems like a waste of money when there are streets that could legitimately use some sort of traffic calming, but can't get it."
Transportation services staff recommended against them and were supported by Toronto Fire Services, which said speed humps increase the time needed to respond to emergency calls.
McMahon (Ward 32, Beaches-East York) has already declared that she will not be running for re-election next year, which makes her advocacy of speed humps on Avion all the more curious.
STATUS: A city staff report shows the cost of installing two speed humps on Avion is $6,000. So we asked McMahon why she hogged them through at community council. She said that one local resident persisted for years in demanding the humps and rode her about it whenever they met. It's common at community council for councillors to ignore staff recommendations on speed humps, she said, noting that one councillor is well known for acceding to every request from residents for them. "I'm a big proponent of Vison Zero road safety," said, McMahon, adding, "if residents tell me that," she goes along with them. "They know their streets better than I do."
What's broken in your neighbourhood? Wherever you are in Greater Toronto, we want to know. Send an email to email@example.com. Report problems and follow us on Twitter @TOStarFixer.


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Adidas Exhibition By Dorothy Tang
With the opening of the Adidas store in Beijing on July 4th, they're hosting an exhibition by famed artist, Dorothy Tang. Dorothy is based in China and Hong Kong, and has worked on great projects like the 1000% Bearbricks by various Chinese contemporary artists. The exhibition showcases several paintings portraying chubby kids playing with different Adidas products, all drawn in a very Chinese fashion.


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We have decided to remove the flooring back there, it was a hard decision but it has so many issues that most of it is unsaveable. There is rot from generations of leaking sinks and water heaters, they had glued Luan plywood down and since we need to replace some joists anyway it just made sense to take up the old floor completely. We are replacing it with 2x6 tongue and groove pine flooring, as close as we can get to the original while staying within the budget. What flooring is salvageable I am thinking of turning into cupboard doors.
Here is a short video I took of the kitchen, I just couldn't get pictures to show how big and bright the space is now.


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DONA MITOMA joined the Library staff
full-time during the '91 spring
semester, having served as a temporary
substitute for Mary Ann Laun during
her maternity leave from October '89
to January '90. Dona is a native
Californian. She earned her A.B. from
UCLA (where her sister is currently
Chair of the Dance Department), an
M.S.L.S. from USC and an M.S. from CSU
Northridge. She served as librarian
for a junior and senior high in
Burbank for 18 years and found the
community colleges to be a big
attraction to her. She spent the
first 9 months of 1990 as librarian at
College of the Canyons and then moved
on to her most recent position as
librarian at Glendale CC. "I was
always looking forward to coming back
to PCC...I left (after subbing for
Mary Ann) feeling terrific, and was
sad to leave." She found PCC to be a
"vibrant community" and the library
staff to be an interesting group of
people. Dona's family is very
important to her. This spring she
become engaged and marriage plans are
slated for the near future. Dona is
looking "forward to meeting as many
people as possible"; she is active in
the larger educational community
through union involvement and
professional concerns. "I'm
interested in the larger picture...I'm
politically involved and believe we
can really have an impact." She loves
fishing and traveling, most recently
to eastern Canada, Quebec City,
Montreal. She currently resides in
Burbank but is hoping to move closer,
possibly into the Glendale area. As
one might suspect of a librarian, she
loves reading -- most recently
completed Amy Tan's latest, The
Kitchen God's Wife. She's very
involved with cultural activities,
often with her sister Judy.
KEITH OBERLANDER joined the
Mathematics Department part-time last
spring and taught part-time in the
summer session. A native of Illinois,
he earned a B.S. from Illinois State
University, an M.S. from Purdue
University, an M.A. from Northwestern
University and a Ph.D. from USC. He
taught at the University of Nebraska
in Omaha for 3 years and at Ambassador
College in Pasadena for 10 years. He
most recently served as counselor for
the San Marino High School District.
For several years he was in electrical
construction supervision (insulation)
with a large commercial endeavor in
the Southern California area. He and
his wife live in LaCanada, have an 11-
year old daughter and a 21-year old
son currently enrolled at Sonoma
State. Active in the Church of God
International in Pasadena, he often
leads songs and gives sermons. Free-
time efforts usually center around
gardening and the fruit trees on their
1/2 acre site. He loves salmon, likes
fishing, and travels with his family
("our son does most of the driving"),
most recently to New Orleans, Atlanta
end visiting with friends and
relatives in Indiana. Last spring
they spent 10 days in Vancouver,
Canada. New England is on the next
itinerary with his son, once again,
doing most of the driving.
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What a long article Mr. Haleem, so charismatic. first, I will start by pointing out fallacies embedded. You said people voted the union " where strikes
will be averted. ", does that sound right? Which average intelligent student would vote a freedom fighter and pragmatic unionist and hope that strikes will be averted?
Second, your incessant claim of being objective once more is absent in your article. Some members of the executive openly voiced out their complaints and grievances, openly casting aspersions on the personality of the President, and your objective sense propelled you to seek them for an interview ( though declined), you also interviewed the so called Philip Olatinwo ( the only member of Patriotic Intelligentsia that complained, as you failed to identify other members of the patriotic intelligentsia that Philip said were complaining – "The same way
the executive members are lamenting internally,
the same way the members of the Patriotic
Intelligentsia team."- What a dearth of investigative journalism); your objectivity did not propel you to seek to interview the President, Ojo Aderemi, whose personality was berated. That is not only illogical, but unjust, unequitable, partial, and goes against every mantra of objectivity the press claims to make.
I don't know how the press conjure up their articles, but I believe they should guided by simples rules of logic one of which is "he who asserts must prove". You said "In all,
Ojo Aderemi, the Convener of the team, consults
this team most times before making final
decisions on several cases", what a defamatory statement and preposterous accusation. Do you monitor closely to know that the President consults the Patriotic Intelligentsia before MAKING ANY DECISION? The Patriotic Intelligentsia ( as I am a member) has only met once, since the President was elected, and that was even before his inauguration, and I believe Ojo Aderemi has made several decisions after that of which he made with his executive members. The Patriotic intelligentsia has never made a decision for the President, the President doesn't consult the Patriotic Intelligentsia before making decisions, that's a fallacious statement; the President being a listening leader only listens to suggestions from various uites.
Lastly, I call again on your objectivity, Mr Haleem, as your conclusion is devoid of any iota of objectivity. If your article merely reported the outburst of some members of the executive council, it could have been merely a case of "reported speech", but for you to begin to berate Ojo Aderemi shows you have concluded already based on a one sided argument, which is a crude belief that the majority is always right.


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"A church of whatever size or structure… will openly acknowledge the legitimate presence of doubters and seekers, not just at the margins but at the center of its religious life. But at the same time, it will not shy away from affirming the reality and goodness of God, the holiness of God's creation, or the hope of fulfillment for those whose lives are blighted by the ravages of nature or of other human beings. And it will continue to offer—as an object of belief for some, a hoped-for possibility for others—the bold but at the same time modest offer of a connection to the one who, it proclaims, made present among us the infinite grace and compassion of the ultimate reality itself." (Philip Clayton and Steven Knapp, "The Predicament of Belief," 154).
Archive for March, 2012
Roles of Church: Challenges and Tasks
Posted in Ecclesiology, tagged church, doubters, God on March 23, 2012| Leave a Comment »
A Participatory Theory of Divine-Human Agency: Divine-Human Asymmetry
Posted in Philip Clayton, tagged divine action, Philip Clayton on March 20, 2012| Leave a Comment »
"This theory of divine action assumes an infinite divine-human asymmetry. God preexisted the universe and initiated the processes and the specific conditions that produced all living things, including human beings. God also precedes every instance of divine interaction with each human being and, one can assume, apprehends much more in the interaction than human agents so. God is always luring, and humans are always responding, although the responses may not be conscious." (Philip Clayton and Steven Knapp, "The Predicament of Belief," 63).
Prayer, Context, and Hope
Posted in Prayer, tagged hope, prayer, situation on March 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
"God's touch is not only conditioned by who we are becoming, but also by our surroundings. Indeed, if God acted toward us in a totally noncontextualized manner, how could God's touch guide us given the fact that we, at least, are immersed in our contexts? If I am in a war-torn place, beleaguered by bombs and guns and hunger and cold, and if God touches me with possibilities that have nothing to do with the concreteness of my situation, how is God at all salvific for me? But in a relational, interdependent world, God not only gives to me and receives from me, but also gives and receives directly from every element in my environment. God knows my situation, better than I know it myself. And knowing my situation—my agony, my pain, my fear—God touches me where I am, offering me what forms of transformation are possible even in my dire circumstances. It may not look like much to me in terms of what I wish God could give me—but because God's touch meets my conditions, it offers me hope" (Marjorie Suchocki, "In God's Presence," 25-26).
Prayer: God uses us
Posted in Prayer, tagged prayer, Suchocki on March 14, 2012| Leave a Comment »
"A relational God, then, depends upon our prayers. But in a world of interdependence, we must recognize that God may use us in answer to our prayers. When we offer ourselves to God though prayers of intercession… we do so realizing that God works through the world for the world. Through prayer, we open ourselves to conformity with God's great will. And if God touches us at every moment of our lives with directive energy, and if our will joins God's will in a care toward a particular personal or social situation for well-being, then there is no guarantee that God will not use us to bring about some aspect of that well-being. We risk being used by God as answers to our own prayers" (Marjorie Suchocki, "In God's Presence," 50).


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It's Halloween, but we all know the Christmas buying season is coming soon. If you want to get ahead of the pack, you might want to start getting ready now.
Colonial Williamsburg, that classy reproduction of an 18th-century Virginia colonial town, has come up with some elegant items fit for a holiday. And with Martha Stewart currently occupied with other things, fashionistas will find the CW catalog can fill the bill.


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New Parent Gym Enrollment
We know you want the best for your child and the whole team at Gallions Mount is committed to making sure you get it.
But school is only part of the answer. The evidence suggests that life outside school is just as important, if not more.
I know from talking with parents that many of you wonder what you can do to give your children the best start in life (and make your life as a parent a bit easier too!)
This is why we're delighted to once again be able to offer Parent Gym, a well-established six week programme that reveals practical tips and techniques for parents who want the best for their children.
The programme would typically cost £250 per parent but we have secured 20 places for free for parents at Gallions Mount. These places will be allocated once we are clear on the number of families that are interested in attending.
The Parent Gym workshops are each two hours and will take place on school premises in June at 9.15 am. The first session will be 06/06/2017 for 45 minutes. In order to ensure parents with younger children are able to attend for the further 6 sessions, a crèche can be provided if needed; you will be able to book crèche places at the taster session on the 6th June.
More information about Parent Gym can be found online at www.parentgym.com
Our first cohort of parents completed the Parent Gym workshops last term and feedback was overwhelmingly positive!
Everyone at Gallions Mount is welcome to attend the taster session on the 6th June but there are only 20 places for the further six sessions. In the event of more parents wanting to participate we will look to repeat Parent Gym regularly during the school year with priority given to any parents not able to join in this time. A letter will be sent out on Monday with a return slip attached for the taster session. If you are interested please complete the slip and return it to school as soon as possible.
If you have any queries regarding Parent Gym, please speak to Annmarie our assigned Parent Gym coach.


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14 Days, 13 Nights
Arts & Crafts, Culture, History & Architecture, Nature
India's deep south is a cultural kaleidoscope in its own right. This route takes you into the heart of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, which boast a glorious past replete with huge empires, great kings, spectacular architectural wonders, spellbinding art, ancient traditions thriving in tandem with modern technology. The Dravidian land holds a special place in the cultural and historical landscape of India.
With history carved by the cultures of Arab, Chinese and European merchants, the port city of Kochi reflects the unity of diverse histories and cultures in one place.
Situated in the mountainous Western Ghats of Kerala, it is home to tigers and a significant elephant population, as well as rare lion-tailed macaques, sambar deer, leopards and Indian bison.
Known for its cultural legacy of traditional cuisine, architecture, religious temples and spice mansions, Chettinad is intimately traditional and slow paced in its life.
A town washed in shades of yellow, Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and chic boutiques
A heritage luxury property with elements of traditional lifestyle, located in the heart of the city.
The soaring colonnades of the hotel are reminiscent of the high French Colonial period. The cheery yellow-and-white plastering adorns its aesthetic.
Known as a popular landmark in Chennai, it presents a rich fusion of South Indian design and classic elegance through luxurious living.
A private surfing lesson in Pondicherry, the surfers' paradise.
An interaction with an experienced chef who teaches you how to cook yourself a delicious Chettinad meal.
A journey back through time led by a learned history enthusiast through the grand erstwhile French colonial districts of Pondicherry.
A learning of the process behind the making of one of India's most iconic musical
instruments, the long necked lyre called veena.
A discovery of the story of Chennai through its streets, culture and food with an
experienced, knowledgeable guide.


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UN initiative focuses on transfer pricing in developing countries
Taxpayers should be wary of positions in UN Transfer Pricing Manual
NOTE: The UN released a revised and updated manual in early April 2017. Read more here.
In 2012, the United Nations (UN) published the Practical Manual on Transfer Pricing for Developing Countries to provide transfer pricing guidance for multinational enterprises (MNEs). As the international tax landscape continues to evolve, the UN has indicated significant changes to the manual are under consideration to account for both the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative driven by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and other international tax initiatives.
A UN subcommittee revised the manual in 2013 and again in 2016. Though the 2016 revisions have not been released in the form of an updated manual, the UN has advised the manual will contain four parts:
- Part A relates to transfer pricing in a global environment;
- Part B contains guidance on design principles and policy considerations;
- Part C addresses practical implementation of a transfer pricing regime in developing countries; and
- Part D contains country practices, similar to Chapter 10 of the previous edition of the Manual.
In the country practices section of the manual (anticipated Part D and current Chapter 10), an individual country is offered the opportunity to provide its viewpoints and experiences for the information of readers. The continued inclusion of a country practices section in the manual should give pause to taxpayers and practitioners, primarily because countries are using the section to provide concepts outside existing regulations for transfer pricing purposes. If the information in the country practices section is considered authoritative (or even persuasive authority), it could cause significant uncertainty.
For example, in the current China Country Practice section, Chinese representatives promote the location savings concept as a viable position. Location savings are net cost savings an MNE derives from moving operations from one jurisdiction to a new jurisdiction. Under the location savings concept, when an MNE moves operations, it must ensure the unit amount of profit earned at the new jurisdiction is equal to the unit amount of profit that would have been earned at the prior jurisdiction. Hence, the Chinese representatives imply that an MNE who moves operations from a jurisdiction where 12 units of profit are earned on costs of 150 units (8 percent profit) should ensure 12 units of profit are allocated to operations in the new jurisdiction (irrespective of profit percentage measures).
From a regulatory perspective, the location savings concept is not codified, and taxpayers and practitioners have not been able to pursue it as a means of establishing appropriate transfer pricing. While the example in the country practice section was intended by the UN as information for readers, taxpayers face the possibility that tax representatives will use such arguments to defend against an audit, simply because the positions are presented in the country pratices section of the UN manual.
Similarly, Chinese representatives cite a lack of reliable, publicly available comparable information obtained from companies in developing countries as a challenge for transfer pricing analyses. Hence, the Chinese representatives suggest that an MNE who is seeking comparable information for companies in developing countries should prepare adjustments for reliable, publicly available comparable information obtained from companies in developed countries.
From a regulatory perspective, the lack of reliable, publicly available comparable information obtained from companies in developing countries is well known, but there is little codified regulatory guidance requiring adjustments. The OECD is developing a toolkit to provide guidance regarding the challenges presented by a lack of comparable information but early drafts do not include definitive guidance. Again, while the example in the country practice section was intended by the UN as information for readers, taxpayers face the possibility of such viewpoints being presented and defended by tax representatives, simply because they are presented (though not codified) in the UN manual.
Whether the UN transfer pricing manual is seen as guidance for developing nations or precedential material defended with regulatory vigor remains to be seen. Regardless, taxpayers should consistently and deliberately review their transfer pricing documentation to ensure it is consistent with and appropriate given ongoing international tax initiatives.


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They are back issues of ZOETROPE: ALL-STORY, a quarterly magazine launched by Francis Ford Coppola in 1997. This curated jewel celebrates new short fiction, one-act plays, and reprints classic short stories that have influenced noteworthy films through the years. Each ZOETROPE volume instantaneously becomes a collector's item not only because of the phenomenal selection of literary picks, but because each publication is also uniquely illustrated by a special guest designer. Past potpourri of invités have included: David Bowie, Julian Schnabel, Ed Ruscha, David Byrne, Kiki Smith, Wim Wenders, Guillermo del Toro and Mikhail Baryshnikov...marvelous assortment, right?
By the way, sadly, several noteworthy back issues are sold out, but I did manage to get a copy of the following:
- Winter 2000, VOL. 4 NO. 4: Special One-Act Play Issue with guest designer, Peter Sellers - Leading theatre, opera, and television director.
- Summer 2005, VOL. 9 NO. 2 - Guest designer, Architect, Zaha Hadid.
- Fall 2011, VOL. 15 NO. 3: The Horror Issue with guest designers, Kate & Laura Mulleavy (RODARTE).
I'm so in awe with ZOETROPE that it is the first magazine I have subscribed to in years...
The images below are highlights from the Rodarte issue. If you're familiar with the Mulleavy sisters, then you will understand why they were so appropriately chosen to illustrate the horror issue...


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Jul 26, 2014 10:33 PM CST
|I just love this little sedum! I feel like I have to have a pot of these around in my possession at all times, but it is hard to maintain so it is a struggle sometimes. I'm always looking for them to make sure I have one
Lynn, is this one of the Sedum anglicums? Here it is sold as "Suzy Q'.
Jul 26, 2014 10:45 PM CST
|I'm not sure what species it would be Bev. I did find this tiny bit of information on it. Seems that it has a TM on it.
Linda sent it to me last month. I am really loving this tiny gem.
Sep 4, 2014 2:30 PM CST
|Like I said before, I was still looking for more Little Missy (here, in nurseries they are labeled "Suzy Q" ) and in the process of looking I found this little sedum that I think is also precious but it was un-labeled. Now these two are my favorite tiny sedums...
The new discovery but don't know what it is and the more known Little Missy potted up with E. setosa
Sep 4, 2014 2:45 PM CST
|Oh my, that new one is wonderful. Now we must find out what it is. Wonder if it is winter hardy?
Something about it looks familiar, not the leaf color, but the growth habit. It is to cute.
Sep 5, 2014 12:46 AM CST
webesemps said:Like I said before, I was still looking for more Little Missy (here, in nurseries they are mis-labeled "Suzy Q" )
I have to clear up the above untrue statement I made. The Suzy Q sold here is not Little Missy. They are two separate distinct sedums. Sorry about the mix-up.
Here is Little Missy:
Here is Sedum "Suzy Q"
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Sep 5, 2014 9:56 AM CST
|The two look related. I see the 'Suzie Q' says that it is a form of Sedum anglicum. It doesn't have the look of a S. anglicum.
I see it does have a patent pending.
It was introduced by Native Sons Wholesale Nursery and was named after their propagator Susie.
I have the green form of 'Little Missy'. Chickhill sent it to me. It too is a sweet tiny sedum.
Nov 23, 2014 1:16 PM CST
|Bought in summer of 2013, never saw any solid green stems until today 11-23-14. I did pull and pot up to see if it turns out to be the NOID I bought the same day that is solid green.
P S I keep Missy in my kitchen window through the winter.
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Nov 23, 2014 5:39 PM CST
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Howard Bryant, author of the new book "The Last Hero: A Life of Henry Aaron", signed copies of his new book at the History Museum of Mobile on Tuesday, April 8. His signing was a part of the History Museum of Mobile's Learning Lunch Series. Prior to signing books for fans he spoke to a crowd of nearly 50 people at a program called, "A Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Hank Aaron's Record-Breaking Home Run."
During his speech he talked about Hank Aaron's successful career and how his ties to Mobile helped shape his success. He also spoke about how they game has evolved and changed since Aaron's days at the ballpark.
In addition to being an celebrated author, Bryant is also a popular sports journalist and radio and television personality. Currently he is one of the top writers at ESPN.com, contributing a weekly column to the site about various subjects in sports.
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"Stay where you are. Find your own Calcutta. Find the sick, the suffering and the lonely right there where you are -- in your own homes and in your own families, in your workplaces and in your schools. ... You can find Calcutta all over the world, if you have the eyes to see. Everywhere, wherever you go, you find people who are unwanted, unloved, uncared for, just rejected by society -- completely forgotten, completely left alone." - Mother Teresa
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- Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
- i'm the Director of Camp Wapiti and i have the best job in the universe. yes, the whole universe.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Dash Incredible, Jesus, and Darth Vader
Our students really like the rough games for some reason. Tell them that they can tackle each other and they attack like rabid dogs. It's hilarious to watch, even though usually, someone always ends up getting hurt. One girl made the mistake of wearing flip flops on the wet grass and took a tumble. I think she'll be just fine though.
Just a thought about the rough nature of our students... One night we held a "Brute Squad" Challenge where we broke the kids up into teams and they had to decorate a "warrior" with a newspaper armour suit. They were also allowed to give their warrior a paper club if they wanted to. When the four warriors squared off they ran at each other and - instead of playing the game and using their paper clubs - they began throwing hay makers at each other. A couple of the guys got split lips from it. It was great.
You know, our Jr. High Youth Pastor (Rebecca) is an amazing girl. God has really gifted her in Youth work. She not only loves the kids, she's got an amazing sense of creativity. I am so glad that she is on staff alongside of me. If you ever get the chance to, send her an encouraging note, because I don't think she really knows just how valuable she is to our Youth Ministry, our church, and the Kingdom.
Well the Flames just won, and Jenn's telling me that she's thinking she could go to the hospital at any point now. Hopefully its tonight. I'm excited and scared at the same time. I'll post pictures as soon as I can, and don't worry. As soon as something happens, we'll make phone calls.
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- Desiree said...
I am so excited, I hope you had your little one by now. I am sure you have both waited long enough.
- Bettyanne said...
Oh my am I excited!
I've been phoning forever tonight.
You must be at the hospital!
I didn't think it would hurt me so much thinking of my baby girl
having a baby.I hope its quick for her.
Love you guys!!
Love Mom xoxoxoxoxo


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Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Winemaker Notes
The Sauvignon Blanc we love to drink requires a winemaking approach based on delicacy of handling and minimalism in fermentation. We let the grapes develop fully, which in our vineyards means concentrated and complex layers of fruit, evocative aromatics and perfect balance of flavor. We put the fruit directly into the press in whole clusters, which helps retain as much of the rich fruit flavor as possible, and allows just enough structure from the skins as they get squeezed dry. The fermentation is as hands off as it gets; cool gentle fermentation in stainless steel tanks, again the idea is to get the delicate flavors from the vineyard to the bottle without losing flavor, but also the stainless is completely neutral since any oak would cover over the subtle aromatics. The result is a clean refreshing wine, with pure layers of flavors and aromatics.
Vineyard Notes
As with Layer Cake Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is sourced from several distinct vineyards chosen for how they combine to make a balanced blend. Sauvignon Blanc is a very versatile grape to grow, as it produces a wide range of flavors from different growing conditions.
Our Alexander Valley vineyard is near the banks of the Russian River, where the loose soil and excellent drainage allow the vines to reach deep down for nutrients and water. This vineyard lends minerality and crisp acidity to the wine. From our Lake County vineyard, we get big explosive citrus flavors from the long, cool growing season that the high elevation sunshine brings. In Lodi, the hot weather and older vines produce big rich tropical flavors, which round out the mid-palette of the blend.
Tasting Notes
Beautiful aromas of Oro Blanco grapefruit, orange blossom, and Kaffir Lime rise from the glass, then follow on the palette where layers of ripe mango, gooseberry and white peaches join in. The beautifully balanced fruit and acidity leave the finish clean and crisp with citrus and floral notes still lingering and begging for another sip.
Wine Facts
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- 100% California Appellation
- 100% Stainless Steel Fermentation
- 100% Whole Cluster Pressed
- Alcohol 13.5% by Volume


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Ed Graczyk's Come Back to the Five & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean offers explicit, numbing testament to the assertion that you can never go home again. Juxtaposing two celebrations together over a 20-year period (one in 1955, the other in 1975), the play hinges on a series of discoveries that reveal the dreams of small-town Americana to be rife with illusion and hypocrisy. The characters, all women save for one, are stuck in a time warp, unable to accept that they're pushing 40 and that their small Texas town has dried up to nothing more than a husk comprised of a few dusty road signs and gas stations. Nineteen fifty-five was briefly marked by hope, as the then-teenage members of a James Dean fan club were overjoyed to hear that the actor was going to be in nearby Marfa to shoot Giant. But that incidental brush with fame comes to haunt, and imprison, the characters for the rest of their lives. The Dean acolytes are stuck forever waiting for their icon, who represents a potential justification of the disappointment and drudgery that overtook their broke and broken lives, to return to them.
On its own, the play is actively stifling, interminable, awash in overwrought redneck-housewife clichés that speak to a "truth" that any rational adult accepts as a given, but Robert Altman's film is characterized by a weird friction, as one can frequently sense the director's inventive talent (which far surpasses the playwright's) bumping up against the constraints of the material. The physical, bracingly tactile rhythm that Altman establishes with his superb cast is often virtuosic, emphasizing the characters' entrances and exits as swift bits of physical jazz that strengthen the suggestion that the Dean fans almost consciously understand the five and dime as their own private stage, which informs the pointedly iconic setting with a dimension of pathos. Altman also recognizes something that's key to navigating this material: There can be no half-measures, as one must commit fully to the pat mythos of the land-of-broken-dreams concept and dive in head-first with no sense of distancing irony. Irony, or any joke at all, would destroy Come Back to the Five & Dime, as it's a fragile sandcastle fashioned out of self-pitying, faux-empathetic nonsense.
One misses Altman's humor, but his joy of craftsmanship ultimately trumps Graczyk's nostalgic fatalism, which inadvertently comes to support the very Americana it purports to deconstruct anyway. The set, reliant on a series of background mirrors that allow the filmmaker to fluidly fold the 1950s and 1970s timelines together into singular frames, physically bolsters the melancholia at the play's center. Altman's imagery contains a truth that eludes Graczyk's seemingly endless monologues. When Joanne (Karen Black) looks into a mirror and sees the man she once was staring back at her, for instance, we're allowed to mercifully intuit her pain and confusion for ourselves while reveling in the amazing beauty of the director's staging. The film, despite its subject matter, is really about survival, and Altman's willingness, need, and ability to render art out of anything.
Grain is distractingly heavy at times, and background details can be hazy, but these aren't significant issues. Foreground clarity is soft, but purposefully so, as the film is clearly intended to have a homey, luminous warmth. Colors are generally earthy and attractive, particularly the pinks and browns that dominate the cinematography. The mono track is clean and honors Altman's characteristically subtle sound mixing, though this film doesn't require much heavy lifting in the aural department.
Playwright Ed Graczyk is admirably blunt about his dissatisfaction with Robert Altman's adaptation of his work, mostly for the stage, but also for the screen. Altman fans will probably find some of Graczyk's sentiments churlish (such as his objection to the filmmaker's mirror motif, which often nearly salvages the material), but it's refreshing to hear an artist speak of the actual day-to-day difficulties of collaboration with another talent. And that's it, unfortunately. It's disappointing that Graczyk didn't record an audio commentary, as it could've provided a fascinating counter-opinion to those who probably value the film solely as a footnote in the career of a significant American director.
A sturdy, few-frills transfer of a film that's only for Robert Altman's most devoted admirers. Those folks will find, among the nonsense, a testament to the filmmaker's invigoratingly adaptable talent and humanity.


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I've sent several invites to my family and friends to come to this blog to read my sermon that I did today. Hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. Also I have some I have done in the past and I will be posting them real soon. God has given me alot of insightful thoughts lately, things that make you think. I will be sharing them soon. Much love to you all...Cynthia
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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Well, RCB might have envisioned hopes of winning their first home match this season after posting 200 on the board, but they will have to be satisfied with their first point at home. Tomorrow is another big match, CSK and KKR are back in action, this time in the latter's backyard. Join us for all the action. For now, cheers and bye..
Rain might have had the final say, but it was a day to remember for young 17-year old Sarfaraz Khan. Here's how twitterati reacted to his 21-ball 45.
Mohammad Kaif: Superb innings by young boy #sarfaraz , it is great to see young talents come forward and perform on big platforms like #ipl
Michael Vaughan: Good tactic from @RCBTweets .. Run @ABdeVilliers17 out so you can get Safaraz Khan in. #IPL2015 #RCBvRR
Harsha Bhogle: Sarfaraz Khan. Cheeky. Audacious. Attitude. Can bat. #PepsiIPL
Tom Moody: Only in India will you see such enormous talent on the big stage so early! #SarfarazKhan #Impressive #PepsiIPL
Kris Srikkanth: What an amazing knock by young exciting batsman sarfraz.Great gesture by kohli says namaste and thank you.#RCB vs #RR @ibnlive @RCBTweets
Earlier in the day, RCB's batsmen played with guts and gumption to notch up a big score. Despite losing the key wickets of Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers steadied the innings and scored a fifty. Sarfaraz Khan then lifted the tempo with a flurry of superb shots. RR continue to find themselves at the second spot in the points table. RCB now are placed third.
Due to incessant rain, the game between RCB and RR at the Chinnaswamy was unfortunately abandoned. For a brief period, the rain stopped, but then it again started to drizzle and the match had to be called off. It has to be remembered that it would take 30 minutes for the ground to get ready. Both teams shared one point each.
Second straight rain ruined match for Rajasthan Royals. They stay second with 12 points while Royal Challengers Bangalore leapfrog Kolkata Knight Riders on net run-rate. Both teams have 7 points each.


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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Running Away
I really thought this was going to be my year. I have great people in my life and a job and all of the luxuries I could want based on my simple-girl mentality. Yes, there will always be bumps that will slow me down, but never anything to put a halt on this production that I call my life. Suddenly, without my controlling it, things spiraled out of my control. Things happened, both good and bad, that stopped me from moving forward but didn't push me back, either. I'm just standing still...watching the entire world function before my eyes and move ahead in their races, while I patiently await the opportunity to do so myself.
Now, I crave silence. I want to run away from the stand-still my life has become. I want peace with no interruptions so I can clear my mind and make the decisions that will start this production again and let it flow freely to get me on the path in which I belong.
Someday, things will be back in order and I will shine again. Until then, I anxiously wait for my chance, for things to quiet down, for that break in the wind so I can breathe again.
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I get that feeling all the time. Wanting to just empty my bank account, pack up my clothes and anything I could fit into my car and drive to California or somewhere else warm and beachy and start over. It feels like everyone's lives are moving forward while mine is at a standstill too. All these people graduating from college and getting their careers started and getting married and having kids and all those things makes me feel pathetic for not having my college degree yet, single, and yes living with my parents and working a crappy job so I can chop away at classes while I pay for school since one of my mistakes led me to lose financial aid. I could've been done with school by now, it's frustrating feeling stuck.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 3, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Sometimes I think life slows down to a halt and makes you watch as everything passes so that you see that you need to get back on track and get motivated again. I think you should take some time & get away. Take a week atleast and just go somewhere. I wouldnt tell anyone where your going, just go. Find where your soul wants to take you, and follow it.ReplyDelete


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Friday, April 8, 2011
Accoutant In Orlando Serves Area Taxpayers With Help From Local Internet Marketing Progam
Internal Tax Resolution, an accounting firm in Orlando, FL, recently decided to enroll in an SEO program provided by Prospect Genius, an online advertising company. This move, which will increase Internal Tax Resolution's Web presence and accessibility, makes it possible for their tax attorneys and CPAs to assist a larger number of local taxpayers.
Jerry Becker, founder of Internal Tax Resolution, made the decision to sign up with Prospect Genius's search engine optimization (SEO) program to better serve local individuals and business owners in Orlando seeking help with their IRS back taxes, bookkeeping, personal accounting, and more. By increasing the online visibility of Internal Tax Resolution, the PG program makes it easy for the accounting firm's prospective clients to find their services via major search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo!. As most savvy business owners know, being visible and accessible online is the key to success in today's tech-centric world. Becker says, "I signed us up with Prospect Genius because I knew we needed to make ourselves more accessible to our online clients. Now they can find our tax resolution services much more easily."
Prospect Genius employs advanced SEO tactics to promote Internal Tax Resolution on the Web and increase the CPA firm's overall ranking with Google, Bing, and other popular search engines. Recent studies show that Web sites with higher search engine rankings are more likely to show up at the top of search engine results. Statistically speaking, sites that exist at the top of search results pages receive a higher volume of online traffic overall. The Internet marketers at Prospect Genius applied this theory to their advertising practices in order to garner a better ranking, and thus greater Web traffic, for Internal Tax Resolution. Now, when area residents search for "accountants in Orlando, FL" or "Orlando tax attorney," the process of locating and connecting with Internal Tax Resolution specifically will be much more direct.
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Probable Phillips, Carey, Bell, Butler, Coles, Doherty, Hill, Murray, Burnell, Peacock, Roberts. Subs: Stowell, Beadle, Amankwaah, Tinnion, Lita.
Player to watch - Tom Doherty: The Robins skipper and midfielder was at fault for City's first-leg goal, losing possession just outside his own box, but he is a class act and he will be looking to make amends at Ashton Gate.
What they say - Louis Carey: "We heard that Cardiff were all smiles after the game, as though the job had been done. But I can assure them we do not see things that way."
Probable Alexander, Weston, Prior, Gabbidon, Barker, Whalley, Boland, Kavanagh, Legg, Thorne, Earnshaw. Subs: Margetson, Bonner, Bowen, Collins, Campbell.
Player to watch - Gareth Whalley: The midfielder has missed most of the campaign with a knee injury and City have missed his composure and quality in the middle of the park. They will need all his experience in Bristol.
What they say - Lennie Lawrence: "We have been practicing penalties. You have to have some idea who will take them if it does go to a penalty shoot-out."
Form guide: City won one, lost three and drew two of their last six league games while the Robins won three, drew two and lost one - but City won the play-off semi-final first leg 1-0.
Bookie's corner - Jack Brown: City to win 9-4, Bristol to win evens, Draw 9-4 (normal time only).
Mouth-waterer: Thorne to score and City win 1-0, 40-1 (normal time only).


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The first rule is to ad cheerleaders for each time with tight t-shirts and mini skirts for the uniforms. Plus they can raise a lot of money for charity.
The second rule is to advance the President Cup winner to the finals so I am not heart broken every year when the Wings lose in the first round to a #8 team.
The third rule is to cut out the interviews during the games with the players and the coaches. No one gives good answers they are just too PC.
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Keni hits farmers hard
16 April, 2018, 12:00 am
MANY people on Kadavu are today counting their lucky stars that Severe Tropical Cyclone Keni lasted only for an hour.
While no lives were lost, there were widespread damage to farms with farmers forced to uproot young yaqona plants — some as young as one-year-old.
Villagers say food supply is running low and they can only hope for assistance to come on time.


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Friendship Wednesday Invitation
An invitation for adults to Friendship Wednesday every third Wednesday of the month starting on the 20th April from 2.15 to 4.00 pm in the coffee shop area.
Join us for an afternoon of chat and board games.
An invitation for adults to Friendship Wednesday every third Wednesday of the month starting on the 20th April from 2.15 to 4.00 pm in the coffee shop area.
Join us for an afternoon of chat and board games.
This year is the 150th anniversary of Readers' ministry and we are planning to marry this with a Reader's Sunday Service on the Sunday after Ascension.
Our Readers, Peter, Ronnie and Daphne, all work very hard in our parish and we thank them for all they do.
Service: 6:30 pm Evensong, Easter Sunday
Preacher: Daphne Seddon (Reader)
Readings: Isaiah 43:1-21 & John 20: 19-23
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Service: 10:00 am Easter Day Service
Preacher: The Venerable John Reed, Archdeacon of Taunton
Readings: Acts 10: 34-43, Luke 24: 1-12
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The Reading: John 11:38-44
"Lazarus, come out" (v.44) RSV
Last week we spoke of the place and value of prayer. God's thoughts are not our thoughts, neither are his ways our ways (Isaiah 55:8). Or as another scripture has it, "Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will be established" (Proverbs 19:21).
Jesus arrived in Bethany and proceeded to prepare the two sisters and all the onlookers for the miracle that was going to take place. Without their co-operation and the necessary faith Jesus would have been severely hampered in what he was going to do. You may remember that it is recorded that when he was in his home town of Nazareth "he could do no mighty work there" (Mark 6:5), "because of their unbelief" (Matthew 13:58). Similarly when we come to look at the healing of Jairus' daughter Jesus had to put out the scornful mourners, and keep with him only the few who had faith.
So we see this week that Jesus deals separately with Martha and then Mary to tackle their grief and disappointment. He then raises their hope and faith. He also prays in front of the crowd, as he says, "for their sake" (v.42). Finally he gets them to take the first practical step of faith: "Take away the stone" (v.39). This opens up the possibilities. Either there will be a stink or there will be a deathly hush.
And now Jesus raises the dead, not through prayer, but through the creative word of command: "Lazarus, come out" (v.43). This loud proclamation was not said to the people or to God, but to Lazarus. As we have read earlier this week we are expected to speak to the mountain. In this case it is Lazarus who has to respond. That's what faith is: hear and obey. James makes this very clear in his letter when he wrote, "faith without works is dead" (James 2:17).
Outside the grave of Lazarus, Jesus said the word. The young man came forth. The people were given a further work to do: "Unbind him and let him go" (v.44). Once again we are involved in the process of healing and deliverance.
Lord, it is incredible but true, you raised the dead. I believe, help my unbelief, and may my faith grow. Amen.
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Service: 7:30 pm Maundy Thursday Service
Preacher: Dr Zigmund Rogoff
Ziggy is a Messianic Jew and a missionary working with Jews for Jesus.
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Archdeacon John Reed will be leading us in a time of reflection/meditation on Monday to Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm. This will be a special time and you are warmly invited to come. Each talk lasts half an hour.
This leads us to Maundy Thursday when we are privileged to have another significant visitor – Dr Ziggy Rogoff. Ziggy is a Messianic Jew and a missionary working with Jews for Jesus. He will be coming to talk to us at 6.15pm – 7.00pm about the Passover Meal (coffee and biscuits provided). He will then preach at our Maundy Thursday Service.
Then there will be the vigil which follows the service until 9.30pm. This is a time to just sit quietly with God, either in the main church where the lights will have been dimmed, and the altar will have been stripped or in the St Andrew Chapel. It would be very encouraging to see more people staying this year.


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Apotheon DRM-Free – PC Game – Full Download – Gog Games
Title: Apotheon
Genre: Action – Role-playing – Historical
Works on: Windows (Vista, 7, 8, 10)
Languages: Audio and text: English
Features: single-player – multi-player – controller support
Released: February 3, 2015
Size: 562.7 MB
Company: Alientrap Games / Alientrap Games
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The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind's survival! Apotheon is a fast and brutal 2D action game with a striking art style and heroic narrative based on Ancient Greek Mythology.
– Brutal and bloody bronze-aged combat! Slay your enemies with swords, spears, arrows, and other ancient weapons of war.
– Explore the massive open world of Mount Olympus! Battle mythical beings and search for divine treasure across the Forests of Artemis, the Palaces of Apollo, and other sanctuaries of the Gods.
– Guide the rise of Nikandreos, humanity's last hero. Interact with a colourful cast of fully voiced legendary characters throughout a rich single-player experience.
– Challenge your friends to single combat! In one versus one local multiplayer, pit your skills against other would-be heroes of Greece.
– Learn a little about Greek Mythology! Apotheon tries to stay true to its source material. Read an excerpt from the Iliad about Diomedes before you stick a Xiphos through his Aspis.
Minimum System Requirements:
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10, Processor: Dual-core processor (Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 5200+ 2.6 GHz), Memory: 1 GB RAM, Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible, DirectX: Version 9.0c, Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound cards,Mouse, Keyboard
Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility
Apotheon (c) Alientrap Games
The Gods of Olympus have abandoned humanity, leaving you to perish without their benevolence. Take up arms against the Gods, climb Mount Olympus, and take their divine powers for yourself to ensure mankind's survival!
More info here: https://www.gog.com/game/apotheon
Full game without DRM. No serial code needed.
Run or Double click setup_apotheon_18.104.22.168.exe
Play and enjoy!
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Joshua Auerbach, MD
Orthopaedic SurgeonSpecializing in Spinal Disorders
Dr. Auerbach graduated with honors from Yale University with a B.S. in Biology and went on to complete his medical education at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York where he graduated with Distinction in Research. He completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Pennsylvania, including an additional year in the McKay Orthopaedic Laboratories of The University of Pennsylvania where he received multiple research grants to study intervertebral disc and spinal biomechanics. He then completed the prestigious Washington University School of Medicine / Barnes-Jewish Hospital Adult and Pediatric Spinal Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Auerbach is currently the Chief of Spine Surgery at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York. He is a prolific author with more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and more than 150 published abstracts. Dr. Auerbach has been the recipient of numerous research grants and awards, including the Russell Hibbs Award in Clinical Science from the Scoliosis Research Society and the 21st Century Research Development Grant from the Cervical Spine Research Society, and has been an invited lecturer throughout the country.
Dr. Auerbach and his team at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Spine Surgery Program are committed to the delivery of highly personalized, superior quality, and evidence-based care for all adults and children with spinal disorders. Our goal is always to attempt non-operative treatment whenever possible and safe, and to recommend surgery only when necessary. Despite our best efforts to help with medications, physical therapy, and spinal injections, sometimes surgery is needed. Dr. Auerbach's research efforts and clinical focus are on improving patient safety during spinal surgery.
- Undergraduate: Yale University, New Haven, CT
- Medical School: Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
- Orthopaedic Surgical Residency: The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Spinal Reconstructive Fellowship: Washington University School of Medicine / Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Professional Associations
- Russell Hibbs Award in Clinical Science from the Scoliosis Research Society
- 21st Century Research Development Grant from the Cervical Spine Research Society


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French glass designer René Lalique was known for his magnificent creations of glass art and was frequently inspired by the animal world. Lalique has paid tribute to its founder's inspiration with a collection of equestrian-themed products, including this beautiful Mustang vase in gold lustre. The vase is 178mm tall and encircled by wild horses, which symbolise love, success, unity and strength.
Made from the finest crystal, the vase embodies the unique expertise of Lalique glass-masters and is a collectors' item. This new addition to the brand's equestrian-themed collection coincides with the start of the Chinese Year of the Horse and would make a lavish festive gift.
Two paperweights, available in clear crystal and gold, were also added to Lalique's existing horse-themed pieces to celebrate the Chinese New Year and can be purchased at Lalique boutiques and stockists.
Lalique Mustang vase, £585
Lalique, 47 Conduit Street, London W1S 2YP, +44 (0)20 7292 0444


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Cock Vibe #6 is an 8.75 inch realistic vibrator with a prominent head. Twist dial base is waterproof for shower and bath time. Created for beginner and for the cost conscious Cock Vibe #6 is made of phthalate free PVC.
Try "Passion" Warming and Tingling Lubricant Combo. The water-based formula cleans easily with soap and water. The cooling lube will add extra tingles to your touch.


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Demetria Hoshino-Starwind
Electronic Pixie with a Big Bad Gun
Age: 16
Species: half human, half bio android
Race: N/A
Gender: female
Height: 5'
Weight: petite and thin.
Hair Color: silver
Eye Color: gold
Skin Tone: pale
Role: main love interest to Mesato,
External Motivation: N/A
Internal Motivation: N/A
External Conflict: Opening up, dating Mesato
Internal Conflict: N/A
Description: Petite with long silver hair kept in pig tails dresses in casual type outfits that border on hipster\ nerd chic
Education: genius level, computer skills and programming kedge at college or higher level.
Skills & Talents: Pilot, programmer, computer, and science skills. Has display extraordinary perception, and can interfact with machineray. is an expert marksman.
Fears & Phobias: N/A
Traits: Metallic eyes and hair, dj
Demetria is what is technically referred to as a bioriod… but that technicality is in that dispite her intigrated technology in her body, not a single bit of it shows up as metal or biological. the cicumstances of this rovlove around her birth, in which she nearly died. Neither her father nor mother talk extensively about it only that a doctor came and saved her.
Demetria at the age of 9 was sent to live with her Uncle and Aunt in Quagmire. it was there she met Janus Flanel and Kunichiro Morisato and became fast friends with them. The three musketeers did almost everything together, thru high school
Sophomore year brought new students Mesato Winner and Nadine Kou. She met Mesato when he came to her defense at the hands of bullies. since the she has been casually dating him, thou he seems woefully out of step with common practices for dating, pop culture, and the like. Thou he more them makes up for it with his vast knowledge of mecha and having a direct line to one of her personal heroes Duo Maxwell.
Demetria outwardly seems blasie almost always seeming disinterested in her surrondings which can throw some people off.


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I changed the grip levels to more realistic values.
Now realistic laptimes can be driven.
I have tested the mod with different cars and it is now verry close to real life laptimes.
F1 2017 - but i'm still not fast enough for Kimi's laptime
see video's below.
Backup your original files in case you don't like it or you want to race online.
Please let me know what you think about the grip levels in the comments!
And consider subscribing to my Youtube channel
Realistic Grip Levels for monaco 1.0
Monaco Assetto corsa updated grip levels


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Saturday, September 20, 2008
8 comments:
- Aslyn said...
Since I don't drink myself, I often find the same thing happening - being told I miss out. My thoughts on the matter? Well, sorry, but a) inhibitions can be consciously controlled, so I don't need alcohol to remove mine and b) if I'm gonna have fun, I'd like to be able to remember it when I wake up in the morning.
So, yeah, I understand what you mean with that one, and I definitely empathise :)
- Sunday, September 21, 2008 5:38:00 AM
- Sandi said...
Kimmie, I don't know if this will work, but have you tired opening your blogger layout, clicking on Add Gadget, then clicking on HTML/Java Script and pasting the HTML code for what you want to add onto the box that comes up?
- Sunday, September 21, 2008 4:15:00 PM
- Jai said...
Well I don't drink or smoke. If you don't want to, you don't have to, it's that simple. You have your morals and your standards. I chose not to drink for a variety of reasons, the least of being I am not even old enough to drink, lol. Just be yourself. People will respect you more for that.
- Sunday, September 21, 2008 6:29:00 PM
- Kimmie said...
Sandi: Thank you, hun. I actually tried that multiple times and it didn't work...I don't know what I'm doing wrong. :(
- Sunday, September 21, 2008 6:34:00 PM
- Kimmie said...
Aslyn: Very true...I'm sure the worst part is not remembering it in the morning...although I am pretty sure I've never had that experience. I guess my college party days are over...
- Sunday, September 21, 2008 6:36:00 PM
- Kimmie said...
Jai: Thank you, I'm starting to like being myself more and more.
- Sunday, September 21, 2008 8:58:00 PM
- Aslyn said...
Well, that's GOOD.
- Monday, September 22, 2008 1:07:00 AM
- Kimmie said...
Aslyn: Yep! Sure is!
- Monday, September 22, 2008 1:10:00 AM


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All right I have to admit something. The items listed in the guide to giving for guys on this here bloggy will not be making it under my tree this year. In a dream world the fellas in my life would tear open the package and beam at me saying "how did you know?" with their light filled eyes and toothy smiles, but frankly the items are too designy for my crew and would be met with blank stares. I just spent the last two hours on the road in the snow, during rush hour, going from store to store looking, and looking, and looking and looking, and looking! You know where I am going here. I walked away with nothing. The other problem is that what the guys do like is $$$$$$ or they don't even tell us what they want and when you get them something else they open it, look at it and set it aside and you can tell its gonna be circulated in a different gift circle next year.
The ladies are so much easier to shop for, I mean my mom and sister are always telling me just to buy 3 of everything so that we all have the same fun stuff because we share tastes and styles. And when you go out to the stores looking for gifts for ladies my own private monologue is something like this "Cute. Cute. KEWT. Super cute. Adorbs. Cha- ching and done." I leave the store bag in hand and mission accomplished.
So all I have so far is this tshirt and while it is sweet and the dudes will like it my shopping is not complete and I am back to square one. All right rant over.


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Articles tagged "Fundamentals"
Statements, messages and reducersI show how to structure programs around three tiers of computational units – statements, messages and reducers – and talk about the general problem of containing and isolating state that this restructuring aims to address.
The weirdest subclass I've ever writtenThere's an industry-wide push for protocol-oriented programming where shared interfaces, behaviors and substitutability are provided through protocols rather than subclasses. In this article though, I'll look at a case where I chose to use a subclass, instead of a protocol, to take advantage of some specific differences between classes and protocols.
Optimizing a copy-on-write double-ended queue in SwiftI present an implementation of a a double-ended queue type (deque) in Swift and look at what is required to implement copy-on-write in an optimized way so that this double-ended queue is faster than Array when used as a first-in-first-out (FIFO) queue.
Values and errors, part 1: 'Result' in SwiftIn this article, I'll discuss the Result type in Swift as well as common variations in implementation and approach used for this data type. I'll also look at *why* the type was rejected for inclusion in the standard library and what effect that rejection is likely to have.
Errors: unexpected, composite, non-pure, external.Error handling is a topic I plan to visit periodically but it's difficult since 'error' is such a poorly defined term. In this article, I give a clear definition of an error and further define the most common associated complications. The intent is to establish a foundation for future discussions on the topic.
Partial functions in Swift, Part 1: AvoidancePartial functions (functions with preconditions) are a risky design choice. You probably have a few in your program, even if you haven't clearly identified them. Learn how to recognize them, learn about their risks, learn to avoid them and learn why you might choose to use them anyway.


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Applying Bayesian belief networks in Sun Tzu's Art of war
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The principles of Sun Tzu's Art of War have been widely used by business executives and military officers with much success in the realm of competition and conflict. However, when conflict situations arise in a highly stressful environment coupled with the pressure of time, decision makers may not be able to consider all the key concepts when forming their decisions or strategies. Therefore, a structured reasoning approach may be used to apply Sun Tzu's principles correctly and fully. Sun Tzu's principles are believed to be able to be modeled mathematically; hence, a Bayesian Network model (a form of mathematical tool using probability theory) is used to capture Sun Tzu's principles and provide the structured reasoning approach. Scholars have identified incompleteness in Sun Tzu's appreciation of information in war and his application of secret agents. This incompleteness resulted in circular reasoning when both sides of the conflict apply his principles. This circular reasoning can be resolved through the use of advanced probability theory. A Bayesian Network Model however, not only provides a structured reasoning approach, but more importantly, it can also resolve the circular reasoning problem that has been identified.
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Vanitas is the embodiment of darkness in Ventus' heart. He was created when Xehanort split Ventus' heart in two to create the X-blade, and was destroyed by Ventus in a Dive to the Heart.
[edit] Appearance
Vanitas looks like a palette swap of Sora, with black hair and yellow eyes. His outfit mimics Riku's Dark Mode, a red and black bodysuit with a skirt in the back. His mask is predominantly black, with red trim.
Vanitas Sentiment has a black and white version of Vanitas' outfit.
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A mysterious figure with ties to Master Xehanort. He warned Ventus that Terra was in some kind of danger, but disappeared before explaining any further.
[edit] Vanitas
A mysterious boy who hides his face behind a mask. He has ties to Master Xehanort. Vanitas warned Ventus that Terra was in some kind of danger, but disappeared before explaining any further.
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The official Parsec web site has been updated with information about the long-promised release of this 3D space game. According to the update, they will be releasing a test version of Parsec four to six weeks from now. Parsec is a fast-paced multiplayer cross-platform space combat game, with impressive 3D-accelerated visuals and original music. Parsec.org released a self-running demo in the past, which is still available for download at MacGameFiles.
In the forthcoming test release you will be allowed to actually fly in space combat arenas and network with opponents. Here is the update:
The first public release of a playable Parsec version is coming up. It will be called "Parsec LAN-Test" and allow up to four players to play on a LAN. It will be ready for release in 4-6 weeks and the Linux version will also be included on the European version of Red Hat Linux 7. The Parsec LAN-Test for Red Hat 7 contains more than 50 minutes of music by Stefan Poiss.
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The Man From Tallahassee
Last November, we visited the Pacific Ocean for the first time together during our stay in San Diego. Now, just a few months later in St. Augustine, we've visited the Atlantic. Having grown up just a half-hour from the beach, this is no massive feat. The real feat is crossing the country again and again, from ocean to ocean, in a van packed to the gills with gear and clothes and food. It's hard to believe that literally thousands of bands do this each year, and I know from talking with the other bands that we've been on tour with that it's as fascinating and fleeting for them as it is for us.
We had three shows scheduled in Florida, the first of which was at the second annual Harvest of Hope Festival in St. Augustine. As a dedicated festivalgoer myself, I was more excited to play this show – our first festival – than any other before. When we arrived at the fairgrounds at noon, it was pouring rain and muddier than Woodstock. The volunteers and staff were all very helpful in guiding us to our stage, and we unloaded to a soaked and not-so-electrocution-proof stage. We watched as the campers settled in for a long weekend of music and food and other recreational activities. And then we hoped that they'd brave the elements to come see us play what would – by the end of the afternoon – be my favorite set that we've ever played.
As we revved up for "Generator 1st Floor," people began slowly filing over from the Bear in Heaven show next door. Midway through the song, a sizeable crowd had gathered, and by the climax of the tune the sun broke through, drenching a grateful and waterlogged audience with glorious photonic energy. As the song and sun simultaneously erupted, so did the crowd. It was magical. I immediately imagined myself in their place…at Rothbury or Bonnaroo, partying all day with my friends, waiting to see an unknown band in the rain, and feeling as if they – by some supernatural force – brought out the sun. The sheer positive force of the moment put a smile on my face that lasted throughout the performances, for most* of the day, and all night. (*Note: I did stop smiling, however, during the event of Doris' unfortunate head-to-synth accident that landed her very temporarily in the hospital. Not to worry, she was released almost immediately and is all better. At which point, my smile recommenced, and lasted even when the skies reopened late at night, drenching us, and some of our merch.)
The next day we awoke to the St. Augustine sunshine, a brief and windy trip to the beach, and a short drive to Orlando. Once there, we spent some time working on a new tune, had a rushed soundcheck, and played to the darkest most foreboding room I've ever seen. The stage was very high, and the front lighting made it nearly impossible to see the audience. I sure hope they enjoyed themselves, though!
The most important part of our trip came when Kevin visited a pawnshop in Orlando and bought "LOST: Season 1" on DVD. It's been perfect thus far for passing the many long hours in the van while traveling from show to show. At this rate, we'll have to pick up Season 2 as soon as SXSW is over.
Last night, we played in Tallahassee to a small and energetic crowd. Spring break has kept many of the college students away from our shows in college towns (Chapel Hill, Knoxville, and Tallahassee), but the crowds that have shown up have been so enthusiastic that I can barely notice. The show went off without a hitch, and according to one ear witness Jeff made the room sound like a cathedral.
After the show, we stepped outside the Engine Room for some food and noticed a grill going on the sidewalk next door. The Man From Tallahassee manned the grill masterfully, cooking up BBQ pulled pork, veggies, mashed potatoes, salmon, and sausages. He cooked up our piping hot BBQ with so much exuberance and so much skill, that I was tempted to convince the band to relocate to Tallahassee. I got the footlong spicy sausage topped with pulled pork and BBQ sauce, and it was the most glorious concoction I've ever had the honor of ingesting. We'd never been to Florida before, let alone its capital, but when we inevitably and excitedly return, I'll know exactly where we're going for dinner.


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Man! I've been struggling with this for a long time. I've changed the opening of my novel, Forgive Me, Alex, about a hundred times.
I was reminded recently, in a Writer's Digest article by Jacob M. Appel (10 Ways To Start Your Story Better), of the critical importance of the opening hook. It's not as if I needed reminding, right? I mean, I already knew how important the hook is. Yet the article prodded me to revisit my novel's opening, which has been bugging me since my previous edit. Guess what?
Yep. I've changed it again. I now have it exactly as I want it. I think.
I'll probably leave it be now. No more changes. Right. We'll see. I'd love to know what you think. Just navigate to my NOVEL: FORGIVE ME, ALEX page, where you'll find my first chapter. I welcome and appreciate all feedback—even if you're a snarky curmudgeon. 🙁 (I'm sure you're not.)
If you've been struggling with your own hook (or even if you think you have it right), I recommend you read that article by Appel. It's worth revisiting… because the HOOK is critical!
'Til next time, and as always, remember: To write well, you must work hard. To succeed in this tough gig, you mustn't be lazy (or discouraged).


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Well, the clay is all on - just needs a bit of smoothing - and I am now experimenting with different snow pastes to use for a final covering.
Below is the mountain almost finished - the brown paths are the routes that the characters will take, and therefore more clay will be put there to add stabilization and create footprints.
I performed a couple of quick snow tests - the top one is stevia (sugar substitute) and the bottom is salt - neither will work as there is a dissolving issue at hand. I have decided to go with either marble dust or ground glass.
Despite my lack of tripod (I'll take a better picture soon) I just wanted to get a sense of the shadows that are possible - this looks pretty dynamic I think.
Finally, here is the fully coated mountain shot under a blue gel. Interesting effect eh? I'm looking forward to doing some lighting tests once the sparkly snow is in place.
Onwards and upwards!


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Beautician Magician
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|I am a magician when it comes to beautician! But to master such styles, I need the proper hair products.
Fetch me:
4 Castle Spider Skills so I can make pomade
2 Dungeon Fiend Slime for superior hair geland 1 Breath of the Gargoyle for extra-firm hair spray


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Master in International Management
The Master of Science International Management (MIM) is a programme offered by six leading international business schools, all partners of the International Partnership of Business Schools (IPBS):
– ESB Business School at Reutlingen University, Germany
– NEOMA Business School – Reims Campus, France
– Universidad De Las Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico
– D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University, Boston, USA
– Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Piacenza Italy
– Dublin City University Business School, Ireland
Students complete Study Block I (lectures) in France, Italy, Mexico, Ireland or the USA and Study Block II (lectures) in Germany, Ireland or the USA.
They then complete their master's thesis in Study Block III. Northeastern University does not require a master's thesis. The Study Block II and III schools are the MSc degree-awarding institutions.
MIM professors have extensive academic and professional backgrounds in their respective fields ensuring high academic standards and a strong practical approach. In addition, senior representatives from the corporate world are involved in the teaching.
Applicant profile: A bachelors degree in business or related fields. Non-business graduates must have taken at least 4 business courses at undergraduate level, two of which should be in the quantitative area (e.g. accounting, finance, statistics, economics). Fluency in English (minimum of 83ibt TOEFL or 6.5 IELTS with a minimum of 6 in each of the individual components), minimum of 6 months work experience. No GMAT is required.
Application deadline for MIM intake 2017/2018: 1 June 2017.
Enrollment deadline: 20 June 2017.
Further information and the online application procedure can be found here.


text: Have the 3802 and have been paying around with speaker setup. I feel the rears, Monitor Audio Babies, are lost. I have them positioned about 3-4 ft above my head, 3 ft behind and 2-3 ft apart and facing sligly downward. I can hear the left and right rears but not the rear rears. My thought were that because the were mono directional my ears could not pick the sounds up as well so I was thinking about buying some Eltax HT2 Bipolars. My thinking was that they would defise the sound better. Does anyone have experience with these speakers. Am I missing something? What are you EX guys using for rears?


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California, Joshua Tree National Monument
On September 22, 1985, I (Allen Sanderson [22]), was leading a moderate 5.8 crack on Dogleg. I had made good progress placing protection every two to three meters. About 12 meters into the climb, my foot slipped off the rock. I was able to stay on the rock and was moving upward when my hand jam slipped out. Subsequently, I fell about two meters, cutting my elbow on my way down. My partner, Mike Reeske, lowered me down. We cleaned the laceration with Betadine and applied a bandage. That evening six stitches were put into my elbow. (Source: Allen Sanderson)
The climb was well within my abilities (I regularly climb 5.10 routes) and protection was adequate. I just made a bad move, which resulted in my fall. The first aid kit I carried was quite adequate. Glad I had it with me. (Source: Allen Sanderson)
(Editor's Note: This is one of three reports from Joshua Tree National Monument. In April, two other accidents occurred, one to a hiker, which required, as rescue team member Tom Patterson said, "the toughest rescue I've faced in years. " Both occurred in the Wonderland of Rocks area. This has become a popular climbing area.)


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Houses by the canal in Amsterdam versus houses by the canal in Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark. Two cultures with great similarities. Also resembling the dutch and dane partnership between Job and Janne, partly based in Amsterdam and Copenhagen. The logo type is (of course) called Metropolis and shows the duality in the company. Job being the dutch and therefore orange part and Janne being the dane and therefore the red part.
Dutch+dane works as an agent for various production companies – travelling all over Europe and Asia handling sales and production.