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Nandita Das's Firaaq ready for release
January 18, 2009
Acclaimed actress Nandita Das' directorial debut film Firaaq is all set to hit the screens on 23rd January.
Apart from the Nandita Das connection, the film also boasts of an equally talented crop of actors, like Nasseruddin Shah, Paresh Rawal, Dipti Naval, Raghubir Yadav, Sanjay Suri and Tisca Chopra.
Named after an Urdu word meaning separation and quest, Firaaq tells the story about strained human relationships in the times of communal conflict.
The film provides an insight into five stories, which show the helplessness and broken feelings during a war. Though all the five stories have different backgrounds but in a way they all raise their voice against violence.
According to Nandita Das, "The film is not about war rather it focuses on the aftermath of the human problems and their relations. I have tried to highlight the human mindset after a war."
The film has been recognized in various international film festivals like the Toronto International Film Festival, Telluride Film Festival, Pusan International Film Festival, London Film Festival and Thessaloniki Film Festival.
Firaaq will also showcase some new talents like Shahana Goswami and Nowaz.
Political stars may not shine on Sanjay
January 13, 2009
The stars may not be shining for actor Sanjay Dutt on the political front. Prominent astrologers and tarot card readers
have warned that politics does not bode well as a career for the Bollywood actor.
"His Jupiter is not strong and I do not see him getting into power and if he, by any chance, manages to win, it will bring him a bad reputation. Otherwise things are very good for him. He is an entertainer and should stick to only that," said astrologer Ajay Bhambi.
"He is a blue-eyed boy of the industry because in spite of doing so many wrong things in life, he is still loved by everyone. He is the hero of the common man as he has come out victorious from the hardships that he has faced all through his life. But dabbling in politics will do no good to his image," Bhambi said.
The astrologer was referring to Dutt's chequered personal life which has seen him battle drug addiction and being convicted for arms possession in the 1993 Mumbai blasts. In what could be a new chapter in his life, only days ago the Samajwadi Party had claimed he would be its candidate from Lucknow in the upcoming general elections.
Tarot card reader Poonam Sethi says that she does not see Dutt being directly involved in politics. "My cards say he will not get involved in politics directly, his wife might take the plunge but I do not see him getting active in politics," Sethi said.
"In case he manages to get into it, it will not last for a long time; it will just be an unsuccessful stint in politics," she added.
Seema Midha, another tarot card expert and numerologist, agreed and said Dutt's political career did not seem bright. In fact his wife Manyata seems to have brighter chances than him, she said.
"He is doing so many things right now and it will be very difficult for him to balance everything; hence his political career looks very doubtful and I do not think his move in politics is a good one," said Midha.
However, she added, while this year would be "a bit difficult for him, this move could reap him benefits in the coming year," she added.
Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla refused to comment on his chances in politics but said his career would pick up from April.
"He is a Leo and is full of talent and energy. As an actor he has proved his mettle. All I can see and make out from his horoscope is that from the month of April, his career will pick up and he will be a happy man," said Daruwalla.
"Politics is a part of life. As I have said he will be a happy and successful man, and that means in all his future endeavours, he will get success."
Govinda plans to launch his daughter
January 9, 2009
2008 has been a decisive year for Govinda. After working with Mani Ratnam he has decided to work only with directors of a certain caliber.
And now in 2009 Govinda has far more to look forward to. His daughter Narmada will finally be facing the camera and that too with a home production.
Confirming these radical developments in his life Govinda says, "After weighing all the pros and cons I decided I'm the best person to do the needful. I don't want anyone else no matter how well-meaning to take the credit for launching my daughter. So yes, Narmada will finally be launched anytime in 2009."
The director to do the needful for Govinda will be finalised in the next couple of weeks. Those on Govinda's wishlist are Nikhil Advani and Shaad Ali.
"Ideally," says the anxious father, "I'd have liked Narmada to be launched by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He's among our best. But since that's not possible we're looking at some other names. My daughter has to be directed by someone who has a vision and an aesthetic sense and also respects the work that I do."
Continuing to speak on his favourite subject Govinda says, "I've struggled all my life and I continue to do so. All kinds of strange stories are planted about me. The question is not, why. But by whom? Narmada has also faced very harsh and hurtful incidents (she was involved in a terrible road accident) so early in her life. I feel today she's emotionally equipped to face the camera."
While focusing on his daughter's career Govinda has also taken some hard career decisions for himself. "Six of my releases are ready. But now, after my so-called comeback I've again stopped signing new films. After working with Mani Ratnam I can't go back to doing chalta hai roles in routine films. I'll work only with directors who are as organized and disciplined as Mani Ratnam. He's clear-headed about everything."
Shooting in the jungles wasn't easy. "But it wasn't so tough either," laughs Govinda. "I've spent my childhood in a village. So I'm used to being in cut off from city life. Shooting in the jungles with Mani, Abhishek and Aishwarya was very invigorating."
Shahid wows Timberlake's choreographer
January 3, 2009
American choreographer James Martin Kudelka who has been roped in Ken Ghosh's next to instruct Shahid Kapoor with some international dance moves can't stop raving the actor for his ability to perform.
Best known for his work with high-profile pop musicians such as Justin Timberlake, Janet Jackson, Pink and boy band N'Sync, Kudelka is thoroughly impressed with Shahid's ability to pick up things fast and his interest for his work.
"Marty (as he is fondly called) thinks Shahid is a fantastic dancer and a fast learner. He thinks that Shahid is incredibly focused and enthusiastic about his work and one of few good dancers he has come across, said a source from the production house.
The source added: He likes the fact that not only is Shahid a quick learner but also that he has left no stone unturned to get into Justin's super flexible moves. Everyone on the set was mesmerised after watching his moves. They can't stop talking about him thanks to Marty.
Shahid's last two hits were Jab We Met and Kismat Konnection.
Mona Jassi Singh is Aamir's new heroine
December 27, 2008
Indian television's Ugly Betty Mona Singh, who is set to make her big screen debut with Aamir Khan-starrer Three Idiots, says she is excited but also nervous about working with the superstar.
"Aamir is so good. It's not even funny. He makes me so nervous. In fact, the thought of working with any of the big stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir and Shah Rukh Khan makes me very nervous. But for now, I am excited," said Mona.
In Three Idiots, which is based on Chetan Bhagat's best-selling novel Five Point Someone and is being directed by Rajkumar Hirani, Mona plays Kareena Kapoor's sister.
"I play a very bubbly character in the film and my look is very different from what I look right now. My role is really good and I have a major part in the climax of the film," said Mona.
She became extremely popular when she essayed the role of ugly duckling Jassi in Sony TV's Jassi Koi Nahin. Her true identity was kept under wraps in the initial months of the show. Mona managed to win the viewers' heart as Jassi.
Now she is back to being in disguise on a new reality TV show Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano. She would be competing with celebrity contestants Rakhi Sawant, Shweta Keswani, Mahesh Manjrekar, Yash Tonk, Gulshan Grover, Divya Dutta and Mandira Bedi to win the title of Master Of Disguise.
Commenting upon the format of the show, she said: "The show is all about stand-up comedy actually. It's about how well we can conceal our identity and find a scapegoat on the streets. It's quite a challenge for all of us and a very refreshing show."
Winner of two dance reality shows – Jhalak Dikhla Jaa and Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena, Mona is quite confident of her success on the show.
She said: "I think I will be good. I had successfully remained in disguise for Jassi… so I might perform better than others. But my voice is a big giveaway. When I speak in Hindi, it has a very strong Punjabi accent so I have to work hard on it."
Right now Mona is seen in NDTV Imagine's hit soap Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi. "I found the character interesting, so I took it up. Also, Radhaa is a very simple and sweet show and I used to watch it regularly," she said.
For now, Mona is concentrating on Arre Deewano Mujhe Pehchano and Three Idiots and says some "interesting offers" are coming her way.
Sexiest sari acts
December 23, 2008
It has taken us in India a while to realise this, but our most traditional outfit – the sari is among the most sensual dresses in the world. Check out Bollywood's top beauties in this deadly combination of formal and sexy at the same time.
Katrina Kaif took her time in adopting the sari, but once she did, she is seen wearing it at every second occasion. Her height gives the sari a great fall and she looks simply stunning!
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has seen some fashion disasters (remember year one at Cannes), and she has now reached the conclusion that she cannot go wrong with the sari. A number of formal occasions abroad (and given her international appeal there are a lot) see her clad in the six-yard.
Another tall lady who does justice to the sari is Shilpa Shetty. She looks good in almost anything she wears, but a sort of grace engulfs her when she is in a sari…and we think she knows it now.
After a successful 2008 Priyanka Chopra will look appealing in anything she wears, but her height gives her the extra edge when she wears a sari.
Kareena Kapoor is one lady who adopted the sari fairly early in her career. Yes, we are talking about 'Chameli'. Seeing how good she looked in it, she decided to wear it more often.
Bollywood's kitty of tall women has grown considerably in the last few years. Deepika Padukone made her entry in Bollywood with 'Om Shanti Om' and has therefore been used to people loving her sari avataar.
Shah Rukh to venture into TV production
December 14, 2008
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's production company Red Chillies Entertainment that churned out hit films like Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om, is now venturing into television production with a children's awards show.
Titled Li'l Star Awards Show , the show for kids will be hosted by Shreyas Talpade and Javed Jaffrey.
Child artistes Dheirya Sonecha, Shriya Sharma, Aishwarya Majumdar, Vineet Singh and Amey Pandya are in the judges panel, which is being headed by actress Neetu Singh.
Awards have been divided into 19 categories including best dialogue, best friend and best comedian.
Shah Rukh, Kareena Kapoor and cricketer Yuvraj Singh will perform at the award function.


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¾ cup cold whole milk
4 tablespoons room temperature butter (1/2 stick)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 3 tablespoons of garlic oil
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¼ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon garlic salt
Combine ingredients and set aside.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine flour with room temperature butter in a medium bowl using a large fork. Don't worry about mixing well; you want small chunks of butter. Add cheddar cheese, milk, and garlic powder or oil. Mix by hand until combined. Using an ice cream scoop, drop about ¼-cup of dough, onto a greased cookie sheet.
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In a fight for freedom, hunger consumes them both. But it's not the enemies who are in danger...
After attacking a human when Surquyn loses control of her hunger for blood, nearly exposing what they were, Riyzan decides to take the newly changed vampire to a secluded place to help her control the urges that consume her mind and body.
Surquyn responds well to the training, but when their safe place is raided by unsuspected enemies with weapons stronger than Riyzan believed possible, and Surquyn is taken from him before they can finish, he must act fast if he's to save her in time to stop her hunger from killing her.
Will they reign over their hunger and defeat the enemies, or will hunger consume them both?
Surquyn turned slowly, searching the room but couldn't see or sense him anywhere.
She licked her lips slowly and knowing his eyes watched her every move, she slowly unbuttoned the coat and slipped it off her shoulders and let it drop to the floor.
A low growl sounded across the cave.
Surquyn smiled. She knew Riyzan couldn't resist the sight of her standing nude any more than he could resist biting her during sex.
To tease him more, she backed away slowly until the small of her back came into contact with the table that sat in the middle of the room. She eased herself onto it and lay down, spreading her legs at the same time. She ran her hands over her breasts before moving them lower.
Riyzan appeared out of nowhere, completely naked, and crushed her lips with his, forcing a moan of pure desire from her lips. He pulled away enough so she could catch her breath back, and licked her lips, making her heart jump widely.
Surquyn wrapped her legs around him and ran her hands over his tanned skin, feeling the raised marks that covered his back and arms. Scars she herself had made during their time of passion.
"You, my Queen, are a witch," Riyzan whispered seductively.
"I am hungry." Surquyn licked his neck to emphasize her words.
Riyzan growled. "What will you learn if you keep testing my self control, knowing I will do anything for you and give you everything if it means I can watch you squirm in pleasure underneath me?"
"Maybe it is not just me who needs to learn self control." Surquyn kissed his neck and ran her fangs over his pulse.
Riyzan wrapped his fingers around her neck and tilted her head back. "It is not wise to tease me when I have the thing you crave."
"You cannot control your urges any more than I can control mine."
"Maybe not." Riyzan's gaze was full of lust. "But there is patience that I excel in. You will pay for taunting me before I give you what you desire." With that, Riyzan kissed her once and then ran his lips down her neck, kissing and nibbling her sensitive flesh before he moved lower.
Surquyn gripped his arms tight, digging her nails into his skin as his fingers began exploring their own path over her body.
As his fingers delved deep inside her, finding the spot that made her entire body shake with lust, she cried out his name.
Riyzan moved his lips lower and rested his chin just above her clitoris. He gazed up at her with lust filled eyes. "You should have remembered how patient I can be, and how much detail I pay attention to when it comes to making you scream my name."
She shuddered with the memories. Yes, she definitely knew how patient he could be and remembered how much she had cried out his name after battle when battle lust had consumed them both.
In that instant, she regretted teasing him with promises of pleasure. Once he had finished playing with her, she would be hungrier for both blood and his touch than before.
Riyzan knew exactly what to do to teach her a very valuable lesson. One she would feel for weeks.


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The best indicators of air pollution are sulphur dioxide, suspended particulate matters (SPM) and smoke. These are monitored daily over several sites in a city. The results are than collected centrally. Generally the following pollutants are monitored.
- Sulphur dioxide: This is most important indicator of air pollution and a major contaminant in cities and industrial areas. Its concentration is estimated in all air pollution surveys.
- Smoke & soiling index: A known volume of air is filtered through a white filter paper under specified condition and the stain measured by photoelectric meter. It is expressed as micrograms per cubic meter of air as an average over a period of time.
- Coefficient of haze: It is the amount of smoke or aerosol in air. It is used mainly in USA.
- Air Pollution Index: It is an index which takes into account one or more pollutants as a measure of severity of pollution in a particular area. For example in USA the index is calculated as follows: 10 time sulphur dioxide concentration plus two times carbon monoxide concentration ( both in PPM by volume ) plus twice the coefficient of haze. It the index is 12 to 50 or more than that it is considered serious.
- Grit and dust measurement: Grit dust and other solids are collected and analyzed on monthly basis .
The lowest concentration at which adverse effects are seen if exposed for certain duration of time are determined by international agency like WHO. In 1987 WHO published. Air Quality Guideline for Europe has described approved methods of determining concentration of common air pollutants and their health hazards.
The table below shores the maximum upper limit acceptable and also maximum duration of exposure to air pollutant acceptable without adverse effects.


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San Diego, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/12/2015 --InvoCare USA, Inc. an innovative funeral services startup, and wholly owned subsidiary of InvoCare Limited today announced that James Wheeler has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.
James Wheeler brings more than 15 years of startup and departmental leadership experience to his new role. Prior to joining Invocare USA, James has served in a variety of executive leadership and advisory roles to startups in the technology and services space, most recently as Chief Operating Officer of an advanced analytics services and software company.
Invocare USA CEO Michael Miller said "We are very pleased to welcome James Wheeler to Invocare USA. The depth and breadth of James' startup experience makes him an exceptional addition to the team, as does his passion for innovation."
James Wheeler notes "I never thought I would find myself in the funeral industry. What excites me most about the InvoCare model is that InvoCare is a disruptive innovator, in an industry that is not changed much since the 1950s. It's exciting to be involved in delivering new service innovations while at the same time helping families in a time of need."
Mr. Wheeler holds a B.A. in Economics from the University of California, San Diego and an M.B.A. from the University of California, San Diego, Rady School of Management.
About Invocare USA
Invocare USA has introduced a new approach that focuses on what consumers want and need when they've endured a loss: convenience, affordability, and an uplifting experience. The company's unique model features:
To meet the demand for a new approach, InvoCare has jettisoned the hushed conversation in the funeral home director's office and replaced it with highly trained concierges who arrive at a designated meeting place – a coffee shop, home, or office – to review options that meet the family's needs. Their emphasis is on selecting an approach that works with the family's budget and preferences, whether it's a traditional church funeral followed by a burial, or cremation and an uplifting celebration of life at a unique venue especially suited to the person being remembered.
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The U.S. model is adapted from the Australian parent company's success in the Asia-Pacific region, where it is the leading provider of funeral services.
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This is a subject extremely close to my heart. In fact, it's so close to the surface that I'd swear if you stood close enough to me, you might just be able to hear my heart beating out "Help me, I'm a runner"…
I'm going through this right now. I may not be an elite athlete, but I am 100% a runner at heart. It's what makes me smile, lifts me up, allows me to escape everything for a few hours everyday and honestly makes me feel like some kind of superhero. On the outside, I might look like a hot, sweaty, flailing mess… but on the inside I feel like Mo Farah. I feel like me.
One missed session in my weekly training plan makes me uncomfortable and I'm very bad at just "letting it go" but sometimes weather or unforeseen events just happen and you have to suck it up.
One week without running – usually only happens when I've just ran a big race like a marathon or half-ironman – I struggle with not being able to get out for a run for this long because regardless of how physically tired my body might be, I miss the fresh air and time outside, the peace and quiet. But I persevere for the sake of rest and meaningful recovery.
Suck it up.
More than one week… Huh???!! It has been years since I've gone more than 10-14 days with no running. Sometimes you do need a good rest as a runner and head-wrecking and all as it may be, you tolerate it because you KNOW that in a few weeks time, you'll be back out there slowly building yourself back up again.
You KNOW. So… suck it up.
Now, try telling a runner that they can't run today, or tomorrow or even this week. In fact, it could be as long as a year… Actually, I can't tell you when you'll next be able to go for a run or even if you'll ever be able to run again.
To a runner, this is devastating news. For me, I just couldn't accept it right away – it was too much to deal with all at once and it took months for me to even come around to the idea and I still haven't fully accepted it. When you're used to being able to lace up and get out in the fresh air – just you and your radio – and plod along to your own rhythm, it becomes a massive part of who you are and when it suddenly gets ripped away, you feel lost – like a big part of you has suddenly been whipped away and crazy as it sounds – it takes a while for you to come around to this new version of yourself that doesn't run every day.
You suddenly feel – as if you're not you anymore.
Trauma. Grief. Loss.
I don't say these things to be flippant. I have massively missed running and the goodness it brings to my life. Life without running has left a great hole that I simply cannot fill with cycling or swimming. I have been cranky, intolerant, impatient, angry, sad, an utter basket-case at times (on multiple occasions) and I've cried big fat tears of frustration and loss for my life as a runner on several occasions. I'm pretty sure my Dad (poor man has witnesses a number of my ridiculous meltdowns) thinks I'm a complete nut-job but then of course that's how it must appear to sane people on the outside.
The Phases of Running Grief – not kidding, there are actual phases …
1. Blanket denial – the physio doesn't know what she's talking about… she's talking out her arse – sure I know more about running than she does and I definitely know my own body better than anyone else. I'll be grand in a few weeks. Your biggest worry at this stage is loss of fitness – worrying about losing the good place you're at that you've worked so hard to get to. Your nervous that your sub 3.45 marathon goal may have to wait till next season.
2. Bargaining – Loss of control and helplessness make the control freak runner in you start to try and rationalise it all in a vain attempt to regain some control – what if I do this next time? What if I did that better?
3. Anger – After a few weeks, nothing is better, the injury is still there and you start to panic when the realisation that it might be quite a while before you're able to run again starts to feel real.
I followed my plan… why am I injured and X, Y and Z are not? It's not fair… I did everything I was supposed to do? Why is it different to any other training cycle? I should have taken a longer rest after the last marathon… I should have done more strength work… I should have eaten better… I should have said 3 hail mary's before every run… I'm so stupid, stupid, stupid……….and why does nobody understand me?! Get away from me…. No, I don't want chicken soup to make me feel better!!! Aagggghhhhhhh…
4. The Sad Bit – crying in a pathetic curled ball on the floor as your running gear starts to gather dust, as the races you signed up to months ago all come and go.
Mourning the loss of running as a friend and of that huge part of you that is tied up in running. It's not just a hobby- it's who you are first thing in the morning, the feeling you carry with you all day having completed a great run that morning, Parkrun with you friends on a Saturday morning and coffee afterwards, the long run on a Sunday morning listening to the Marian Finuacan radio show and the heavenly after-feeling of that effort as you chill on the sofa drinking coffee, watching Downton Abbey.
Acceptance? Nah. See number 1. I'm an optimist and I love running far too much to ever give up on the idea that I could be out there running some day soon.
I choose hope, rehabilitation and optimism. So maybe I'll have to keep spinning the wheels of this cycle for a little while longer- going through the phases of denial, anger, sadness – but I won't stop hoping and I won't give up.
I saw a new physiotherapist this week and for the first time since I got injured I heard the words "I see no reason why you shouldn't recover and get back to running". Like the saddo I am, I nearly cried when she said this. It's the first positive thing I've heard from the rounds of Doctors, physios, orthopaedic surgeons and other specialists in a year. She gave me hope – she didn't promise anything and she did stress that the first goal would be to get back to a place where I have no pain in my feet just as is. Then, we can look to bringing walking back. Only after that can we even consider bringing running back in.
This could take quite a while to get to that stage but right now, I feel hope – I can see a finish line. Not sure of the distance yet but I can see one drifting about in the wind somewhere out there – I just have to be patient, follow the right path and not be stupid.
Then maybe, just maybe… I'll be a runner again.


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these are really nice man. I like the second set of three the best, but there all good lolReplyDelete
cool designs, I like the upper part of last girl the most. if you want to get inspiration from fashion design, then check out Gareth Pugh.ReplyDelete
I love the ones with the checkerboard tops, they stand out nicely from the rest and I find their design more "readable", if that makes sense :DReplyDelete
wow. really amazing concepts mr. burt :D hmm.. i think i prefer seeing Bayonetta in these designs :DReplyDelete
Man have those ladies got sass! Sweet design explorations~ReplyDelete
sheri moon zombie as reference? AwesomeReplyDelete
Wow, this are great, I love the 6th one, sexy and classy. :)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 8:06 AM
really great, please do more bayonetta costumes and/or post full size images, i really like the center of the second imageReplyDelete
These figures are very dynamic. You're a great inspiration to me.ReplyDelete
These look great man!ReplyDelete
wow...amazing, superbReplyDelete
I get a post-apoc feel in some of them. The middle one in the last set I feel fits with the Bayonetta character herself the most. The bandana is a nice addition.ReplyDelete
Just asking you first, do these come in color? I was thinking of making an outfit for a convention and I really like the third one of the first set. If it is okay with you?ReplyDelete


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'Make something else,' said Garovel.
'Oh, uh...' Hector blinked, trying to think. He waved his right hand, aiming to make the first thing that popped into his head. A metal bench, shaped like the rockier one he was currently sitting on.
And indeed, a bench appeared. But it was not the same as his shield. Granted, the lighting was a bit low in this place, but Hector was sure that he was looking at iron this time. Slightly lighter and grayer and plainer. And familiar, too, in that strange way. It was almost like he didn't even need to look at it in order to know that it was iron.
'Hmm,' mused Garovel.
Hector was confused, to say the least. He annihilated the bench and tried again with something else. This time, he made a big cube, as tall as a person. It, too, was iron, Hector knew. He destroyed it and tried again, but the result was the same.
'Wait,' said Garovel before Hector could give it another go. 'Try destroying the shield first this time.'
Hector did so, but it didn't change anything. He kept getting iron.
'Keep trying,' said Garovel.
Iron, iron, and more iron. And then the heater shield again. And then more iron. And then the shield.
Hector was at a loss. What the hell had happened to his power? It was like he could only control it some of the time.
'It's your hands,' Garovel observed.
'Well. Technically, it's probably NOT your hands, really. It's probably an unconscious thing, utilizing the different sides of your brain. But the point is, when you use your right hand, you make iron, and when you use your left hand, you make the metal of Haqq's shield.'


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The Army's aircraft enable our soldiers to carry out vital roles including reconnaissance missions and casualty evacuations, as well as troop transport and high-tech, anti-tank combat. The Apache attack helicopter is probably the most sophisticated piece of equipment in the world available to front-line troops.
Designed to hunt and destroy tanks, the Apache attack helicopter has significantly improved the Army's operational capability.
The Apache attack helicopter can operate in all weathers, day or night and detect, classify and prioritise up to 256 potential targets in a matter of seconds. It carries a mix of weapons including rockets, Hellfire missiles and a 30mm chain gun, as well as a state of the art fully integrated defensive aid suite.
In addition to the distinctive Longbow radar located above the rotor blades, this aircraft is equipped with a day TV system, thermal imaging sight and direct view optics.
330 kph
2 x 850shp Rolls Royce RTM-322
7746 kg
16 x Hellfire missiles
76 x 2.75 CRV-7 rockets
1,200 x 30mm cannon rounds
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The latest fleet of Apaches flown by Army Air Corps pilots from the Joint Helicopter Command, are more advanced and more capable than the previous model which will provide the Army with a continuous edge over any future adversaries.
The new AH64E model of the helicopter can also carry more weapons while being more fuel efficient, allowing the Apache to operate in more demanding conditions for longer durations.
The new helicopter's improved computing capacity and updated sensors means the new fleet will also be receptive to upgrades in the future, ensuring it remains at the cutting-edge of technology.
The first UK helicopters are due off the US production line in early 2020 and will begin entering service with the British Army in 2022.
The Army Wildcat Mk1 helicopter will perform a range of tasks on the battlefield including reconnaissance, command and control, transportation of troops and material, and the provision of force protection.
It is fitted with new Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) CTS800-4N engines, which are significantly more powerful than those in the current Lynx, enabling it to operate in extreme conditions and at high altitudes.
The Wildcat is fitted with a nose mounted MX-15 Wescam Electro Optical Device (EOD) enabling it to detect targets by day and night at significant range.
The name Wildcat recalls the name given to the Grumman F4F which was widely used during the Second World War. The aircraft ceased operational service in 1945 but some flying aircraft remain, including one in the collection of the Imperial War Museum Duxford.
12,000 ft
Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) CTS800-4N
291 kph
The Gazelle was first produced in 1968 under an Anglo-French agreement between Westlands and Aerospatiale.
The Gazelle, fondly referred to as the "whistling chicken leg", has proved an incredibly reliable observation and reconnaissance helicopter for many years.
Although, having only one engine, it is not as powerful as many others, but its lightweight chassis offsets any deficit it might have. Advantages include its small agile nature, and its unparalleled visibility from the cockpit.
1 x Turbomeca Astazou III N2 592 shp
311 kph
1900 kg
3.15 m
The Bell 212 is used by the Army Air Corps in the jungle areas of Brunei.
A winch on the side of the aircraft also enables medical evacuation in otherwise difficult terrain.
Consequently the Bell 212 is currently employed in predominantly jungle areas where its performance is a great advantage.
The Squirrel is a variant of the AS350 Ecureuil civil helicopter.
The relatively modern aircraft is the training helicopter of choice for both the Defence Helicopter Flying School and the Operational Training Phase of flying at Middle Wallop.
This single engine helicopter is the perfect platform for instructing all the different flying techniques required of new pilots.


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'Hidden Secrets'
CFDb Movie Review
& Recommendation
Hidden Secrets
When your past becomes your present… What would happen if your secret was suddenly exposed? Nine friends discover just how explosive it can be, as their past becomes their present. Reunited at the funeral of their hometown hero, Chris Hayden, tensions escalate as their darkest secrets are revealed. Jeremy (David A.R. White-"Mercy Streets"), struggling with his calling as a former youth pastor, is caught in an awkward love triangle between his new fiancée and his old flame Sherry (Tracey Melchoir-"Bold and Beautiful").
As the embers of their past relationship reignite, Jeremy's fiancée Rachel (Stacey Keanan-"Step by Step"), is determined to solidify their relationship and demands he affirm his commitment to her. Gary (John Schneider-"Dukes of Hazzard", "Smallville") poses questions on everyone's beliefs as this close knit group of friends contests world views, lifestyles, and personal passions. Pastor Wexler (Reginald Vel Johnson-"Die Hard", "Family Matters") encourages them not to give up but follow the truth that Chris Hayden lived. Hidden Secrets is a story of love, friendship, redemption and ultimately faith. Humorous, touching and always entertaining. Featuring Hit Music by Rachael Lampa and Building 429.
This is a film we HIGHLY recommend seeing. The cast is FABULOUS! There are so many great actors in this one. This film brings out so many different topics and situations. This movie is serious, yet hilarious at moments. I can see maybe some gettings offended at a couple of comments that are made during the film but yet when you take into account the character, it really is rather realistic. This is not one I would recommend for the kids though.
Now for my favorite, yet least favorite character! You have to see the movie to understand!
Her name is Autumn Pearl who plays Rhonda. You'll see her in the trailer as well. This is the one that is the thorn in your side and causes you to be embarrassed she calls herself a Christian.
I wonder how many of us actually honestly fit into this character at one point of our Christian walk or another. Something to think about and the wake up call is fabulous!
She did a FABULOUS job on this role and I don't remember seeing her before in any of the other films I've watched. I hope to see her again soon!
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Police think these two can help solve the mystery of who filled a shopping trolley with goods and left without paying.
It happened on Tuesday 9th December 2014 at Asda, in Celtic Point, Worksop.
If you recognise the men pictured, call police on 101 or phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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We are proud to announce the For Honor 2v2 Brawl Mode Tournament series starting May 11th hosted by the flagship Microsoft Store on Fifth Avenue! The five event series occurs every week until the Grand Finals June 17th and June 18th with a Prize Pool of $1,000.
Five Event Tournament Series Breakdown
Winning Teams from events 1 - 4 are awarded a spot in the Fifth event (Grand Finals) for a change to win the Grand Prize and Tournament Series Trophy!
Losing Team are allowed to re-enter the series up until the Grand Finals. Teams defeated are only eliminated from the tournament event they participated and lost in. They are NOT eliminated from the series. They are allowed to re-enter up to the Grand Finals which includes only the teams that have WON one of the preceding tournaments.
5/11, 5/18, 6/1, 6/17
Saturday | 06/17
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The Drive Medical Multego is a mid-range power chair that is designed for everyday use. This powered wheelchair can drive up to 16 miles on a fully charged battery supported by rear wheel drive system. The Multego wheelchair can give a speed of up to 4 mph. There is also comfort provided with a seat cushion with width, depth and angle adjustable, maximum comfort is assured with a backrest that can be adjusted for suitability. Another feature is the strong frame, that is supportive and robust, with 420w motor that also hold powerful support. The powerchair is also has user friendly control system which enables flexibility. The Multego can also be store easily as it can be folded. A feature that also makes the wheelchair durable is the solid puncture proof tyres which makes the powerchair suitable to be driven on tough surfaces. In general the Drive Medical Multego is a 4 mph wheelchair that provides flexibility and comfort for the user. This powerchair is used and approved and it has been fully serviced.
Max Speed 4 mph
Driving Range 16 miles
Maximum User Weight 21.5 Stone
Overall length 10.4 cm
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Overall Height 92 cm
Front Wheels 8"
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The Jython Import LogicPosted by Leo Soto on .
I think the coolest feature of Jython is the seamless integration with Java. Let say you have the following java class:
package com.leosoto; public class HelloWorld { public void hello() { System.out.println("Hello World"); } public void hello(String name) { System.out.printf("Hello %s!", name); } }
If the class is on the classpath when you start Jython, using it from python code is straightforward:
>>> from com.leosoto import HelloWorld >>> h = HelloWorld() >>> h.hello() Hello World >>> h.hello("joe") Hello joe!
Now, did you knew that if the class was not pointed by the classpath, we could also package it on a jar, and the following would also work:
>>> import sys >>> sys.path.append('/path/to/helloworld.jar') >>> from com.leosoto import HelloWorld
Until yesterday, I didn't knew!
Since part of my GSoC project is to come with a way to package Django projects in a single distributable war file, I've spent a complete day reading and playing with the Jython import logic, and here is what I got.
Not much different than Python, right?
First of all, Jython is an implementation of the Python language. So the import mechanism follow strictly what is know as PEP 302: import hooks. I don't want to repeat what is documented there, but a quick explanation is in order:
- First, try custom importers registered on sys.meta_path. If one of them is capable of importing the requested module, we are done.
How are java classes loaded then?
With a built-in import hook, naturally ;-)
If you start CPython and look at sys.path_hooks you get:
>>> import sys >>> sys.path_hooks [<type 'zipimport.zipimporter'>]
On Jython, the result is slightly different:
>>> import sys >>> sys.path_hooks [<type 'JavaImporter'>, <type 'zipimport.zipimporter'>]
The JavaImporter only recognizes the 'classpath' entry on sys.path, so it is fired after looking at path components before 'classpath'. This gives us some control over which namespaces will end up containing python modules and which will contain java packages/classes, if some conflict occurs (such as the very real issue of having the 'test' python module and the 'test' java package). Naturally, the 'classpath' entry is added automagically to sys.path on Jython startup.
>>> sys.path_hooks = [] >>> sys.path_importer_cache = {} >>> del sys.modules['java'] >>> import java >>> dir(java) ['__name__', 'applet', 'awt', 'beans' ... ]
This should have failed, after removing the JavaImporter hook and all the involved caches. Well, there is also some magic going on here...
Jython, JavaImporter and Java Packages
When an import is going to fail (that is, after searching on all sys.path entries and having no results), Jython tries to load a java package or java class. But wasn't that the task of the JavaImporter?
Well, sort of. Half of such job is the responsability of the JavaImporter. The other half is managed by the SysPackageManager, which keeps in memory a tree of discovered java packages.
When the Jython interpreter starts, the SysPackageManager looks for all jars and directores on the classpath and build the tree of java packages. You can also explicitely add a Java package into the PackageManager by calling sys.add_package("package.which.was.not.autodiscovered"). This is useful on environments where Jython is not allowed to look at the system classpath, or doesn't get the right information (as maybe the case when running inside a JavaEE container).
Back to JavaImporter, its job is to just look into the SysPackageManager's loaded packages and check if the requested name is present there.
And here is the magic
Another way to get packages loaded into SysPackageManager is to add a zip or jar to sys.path. The next time the import logic runs, it automatically add the contents of the new jar (or zip) to the tree of known java packages.
This is a little weird, because if you have the following in your sys.path:
['__classpath__', '/foo', 'foo.jar']
Then, if java packages on foo.jar conflicts with python modules from /foo then the java packages will prevail, because the 'classpath' entry is before '/foo', and then the JavaImporter will do its magic.
And the other bit of magic is what we have already seen: Jython does a last attempt to load a Java package, or to be more precise, to add a package to the SysPackageManager if the imported name is know to the JVM as a class or package name. If this operation is successful, the module is directly imported by this Jython builtin import logic addition (no way to go back to the JavaImporter at this time).
Some observations
Here ends the objective part of this post. What follow now are my observations on the whole process:
- I don't quite understand why Jython tries to load Java classes or packages at the end of the import logic after trying the standard procedure. Seems like such fallback would make the calls to sys.addpackage unnecessary, but then, why does addpackage exists? And, in any case, I think that JavaImporter should do this
- The confusing situation of jar files (and java classes) in sys.path is well... confusing. The good news is that namespace conflicts aren't that common in practice, so just remembering that all java "modules" come from the magic 'classpath' element is enough.* It would be nice if the Jython standard loader were installed on the meta_path. Then, JavaImporter could be added there too, just after the default python code loader. This way, we would have a more clear precedence rule (Python modules first, Java packages/classes later), instead of the current "first python modules before classpath, followed by java "modules", followed by python modules after classpath, followed bt java "modules" wich weren't registered yet on the PackageManager).
That's all
OK, that was a long post. Now that I've dumped all that info here, I can go back to coding and try to make distributable WAR files for django projects, containing the complete Jython, modjy and Django runtime.


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Flights across Europe yesterday were badly affected by the French Air Traffic Control strike.
Around 2,000 flights were cancelled – nearly half the daily amount of flights that pass through French control.
Other countries around Europe also suffered because of the European Union Air Traffic Controllers' strike; worst affected was France. The European Union of Air Traffic members are striking because of their objection to deregulation and cost cutting.
easyJet, Ryanair and BA were affected by the strikes, as were many other airlines with airlines advising their passengers with constant updates online and text messages.
Flights affected include those out of Gatwick, as well as Heathrow, Manchester and Glasgow.
ABTA has criticised the industrial action, reassuring customers that they would be entitled to a refund or replacement flight – passengers must contact their airline for reimbursement.


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Aaron's Story
I'm an Industrial and Organizational Psychology doctoral candidate at the University of Akron and all around HR Guru for The Parker Hannifin Corporation in Cleveland, Ohio. I work with organizations to improve things like selection, compensation, and performance evaluation practices. As an I/O Psychologist, I may also be responsible for organization design and strategy, employee engagement and work/life balance, or training and leadership development. While at one point as an undergraduate at Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts I thought I wanted to be a counselor, that is not any part of what I do. I often refer to myself as a Management Consultant to avoid that confusion. I grew up in Vermont and enjoy traveling, fitness, competition, craft beer, most wine, and the occasional country concert.
About The Blog:
This blog is about current events in Markets, Psychology, Economics, Finance, Business, Leadership, Sports, Law, and whatever else I find, or think that you may find interesting.
You can expect posts with links to relevant articles with my interpretations and analysis, anecdotes from my personal life, musings from my professional life, and general thoughts on whatever I'm currently reading.
This blog endeavors to provide a running commentary with insights into current events that seem to be impactful and relevant. I will try to present both sides of an argument, even if I only agree with one. I'll do my best to direct you towards interesting content around the Internet, provide witty candor, and offer you a unique perspective on life, business, and news.
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Our customers aren't the most important thing to us.
Well, that's not true. In fact, they are so important to us that we place a high value on the staff who take care of them: our customer service representatives.
In order to have the customers we do, we put a lot of energy into creating representatives who are not only highly trained, but who adore their jobs and feel like valuable members of a customer-centric community. As we've mentioned before, there is proof that happy employees make for happier customers, and Customer Service Week is all about celebrating the people who ensure your customers stick around.
We've had a week loaded with games, prizes, and tons of treats along with a healthy dose of gratitude and fun. Thinking about celebrating your staff? Here's how we took Customer Service Week by storm.
Monday: American Gladiator Day
It's essential to kick off Customer Service Week with bang in order to set the tone, and American Gladiator Day is an explosive way to start a Monday. Our staff was asked to come up with an extreme character name (Zap or Hawk, anyone?) and come dressed to kick you-know-what. (Need details about the happenings – images in box)
Tuesday: Camp In Day
Who doesn't love a gooey, chocolatey S'mores mess and sleeping in tents? Well, some people. But there's not much to complain about when you camp indoors! It has all the perks of sleeping outside minus the bugs and humidity.
There was plenty of camp fare; breakfast included hot cocoa and doughnuts, and lunch was hot dogs and trail mix. We also enjoyed sack races and there was a tent building contest. All the activity allowed everyone to make room for S'mores.
Wednesday: Making the Band Day
This day was all about making our staffs' pop star dreams come true. If they wanted to be Britney Spears when growing up, this was their chance. Everyone was asked to dress as their favorite pop stars – the results were amazing. The day wouldn't have been complete without a costume contest and karaoke, of course. Lots and lots of karaoke.
Thursday: Kentucky Derby Day
When you think of the Kentucky Derby, there are probably a few items you automatically think of: elaborate hats, mint juleps, bow ties, southern charm and the ponies. The staff was asked to come to work in their Derby best and be ready to place their bets on the PATLive Derby – a race created specifically for Customer Service Week using horse puppets. That's right! There are no lengths too great for us to take in order to have a little fun.
Friday: Superhero Day
Our call center was taken over by super villains and it was up to our customer service heroes to save the day. This required an emergency, and special superhero training that allowed our heroes to take back control of the call center. Superheroes need their energy, so there was plenty of food to keep them in peak condition.
We love Customer Service Week, but showing your staff how valuable they are to your organization shouldn't be limited to one week out of the year. If you want happy customers, you have to show your deep appreciation for the people who take care of them regularly.
Did you celebrate Customer Service Week this year? Let us know what activities your organization provided in the comments!


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When you buy 5 tickets in one sale, you get a 6th ticket (valued at $12) for free! Simply add 6 tickets to your cart and use the promo code BOUQUET when checking out.
Capitol Hill 2
directed by Wes Hurley
From Wes Hurley—The Advocate's 2015 Person to Watch—comes this big-screen, feature-length sequel to the acclaimed webseries CAPITOL HILL. Jinkx Monsoon gives an unforgettable performance as Celeste Dahl, a rich and powerful socialite bent on unraveling Roses Smell's (Waxie Moon) happy new life in Seattle. Meanwhile, Dottie (Robbie Turner) dabbles in exorcism, Tanya (Alexandra Tavares) learns to embrace her dark side, George (Mark Siano) runs to unseat the mayor, and Dinky Pie (Jackie Hell) comes back to Seattle to wreak havoc. Guinevere Turner (The L Word, GO FISH), Jason Carter (RuPaul's Drag Race), and Sarah Rudinoff (FALLEN JEWEL) join the cast, which also features other popular Seattle performers.
Catch up on the first season of Capitol Hill!
*Contains sexual situations*
Sponsored by City Arts
Director Wes Hurley and Waxie Moon will be in attendance.
Party at Pettirosso, 1101 E Pike St, 11:00 PM
Run time: 95 min.
| 2015
Directed By: Wes Hurley
Tickets & Schedule
Saturday, October 10
801 East Pine Street
Seattle, WA, 98122


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What are Volunteer Points?
Each opportunity has points attributed to the task, these points are related to your time, and experience required for the volunteering opportunity. With the launch of NACE's Volunteer Manager on 10/01/2016 any opportunity that is completed within the Volunteer Manager system is awarded points. By completing volunteer roles in the system and gaining points, you can earn digital badges and online recognition within NACE's Volunteer Manager.
How are Points Calculated?
Points are determined for each task based on a set of criteria including time, experience and effort. For example, writing a single article for a publication may award you 10 points and take you up to ten hours to complete the task while an Editor that reviews the entire content of a publication and takes up to ten hours for each issue throughout the year would be awarded more points.
What about Volunteer Tasks that were Completed before 10/01/2016?
You can add past volunteer roles to your member profile. While completing this portion of your profile does not award points for tasks performed outside of the system, you will be awarded a Legacy Volunteer Badge on your profile to recognize you for any efforts accomplished outside of the Volunteer Manager system.


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fracking4oil said:
I like that, too bad it's not in 1080p.
Actually, the BG is 1920x1080. It's just bring scaled down on my laptop.
il y en a des supers bravo je prends
michelr said:
il y en a des supers bravo je prends
Ummmm, most of us can't read your post. English, please? Thanks.
there are some great congratulations
michelr said:
there are some great congratulations
Yes. Isn't it amazing how talented some of our members are!
@Wynona and @Edwin how is this?
The rest in next post...
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Colorful! :)
How's the Start Menu look?
Wow! Cliff!
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R.E - Religious Education
Here is an example of friendship, one of our values (Summer 2018):
We are currently developing the visual representation of our Values - Oct 2017
September to October 2018 - Value is Thankfulness
June to July 2018 - Value is Peace
January to February - Value is Courage - 2018
November to December 2017 - Value is Compassion . . . .at the beginning
September to October 2017 - Value is Generosity
Religious and Moral Education and Collective Worship.E
Our school encourages children to develop an awareness of the universal moral principles of right and wrong, justice and fairness and a proper concern for the fate of others and the world.
Through Religious Education, staff and pupils celebrate the values and ethos of the school and explore the Christian nature of our Church of England school.
An awareness of, and a sense of belonging to, the many different dimensions of the school's local and global community is encouraged. Furthermore, children at Bishopstone apply their own beliefs and values within the context of the school community.
We now follow the NEW Swindon agreed syllabus that was launched on 8th November 2016 at Tadpole Farm. A copy can be viewed here: Swindon RE Syllabus.
This is taught alongside the scheme from the Diocese - Understanding Christianity.
Children learn and develop:
A knowledge and understanding of Christianity and its impact on our local community and on our society today
A knowledge and understanding of some of the other principal religious traditions represented in Great Britain today
A sense of respect for religious traditions, beliefs and practice
Growth in their spiritual development
A sense of awe and wonder and mystery
Skills and attitudes that will support their personal, moral, social and cultural development.
Collective Worship is embedded within the school day.
The school meets daily as a class or whole school.
We have regular assemblies led by our Vicar – Rev. William O'Connell.
We also welcome many guests to develop the children's beliefs and understanding of the world around them. Please contact the school if you feel you would like to participate in our assemblies, you are warmly welcome.
Each term we start with a 'Values' week where we fully immerse the children in all subjects. For example, September saw us launch Generosity - this was guided by the book The Quiltmakers Gift. All lessons throughout the school were tied into this, with constant reflection around Generosity. We carry the Value through to Collective Worship and also then on going work on a Wednesday morning.
An example of the linked lessons can be found below, alongside PSHE/English and Maths links.
An example of whole school planning for Autumn Term 1:
RE Scheme Unit
Linked book for curriculum week
Special visitor/ Children's Rights
Special Days that occur
Term: Autumn 1 2017
Rec/1 – How can we learn from sacred books?
Y2 – Who is Christian?
Y3/4 – What do different people believe about God?
Y5/6 – If God is everywhere?
The Quiltmaker's Gift (2000) by Jeff Brumbeau
Every child has the right to a decent standard of living
We loved taking part in the wonderful iSing POP concert in our Parish Church - please click here for details.
The Lord's Prayer - Our Child-Friendly version 1:
We used "Green Screen" technology, combined with animation to retell the story of Jonah:
The Bible in Slow Motion:
- more pupil work here!


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Sunday, September 2, 2012
Stopped-Short Sunday (experimental?)
Now, every time I have to write a bad review I feel sorry to the author that I didn't like their book, and even though ranting is fun it can hurt feelings an bring down ratings. My totally brilliant plan to avoid that is when a book is sucking and I find myself skimming pages, I drop it. That way I can go on Goodreads with an average 3 star or lower, and say only a sentence: "I couldn't get into it, couldn't finish it." or something of the like.
But what I'm really doing in my head is listing the reasons why I didn't like it (to further judge books later), what small parts I did enjoy (but unfortunately weren't strong enough to outweigh the bad), and figure out why so many other people absolutely loved it. That way my thought process is sort of constructive criticism. Because the weird thing is, usually the books I drop are insanely popular and there are tons of 4-5 star reviews on why this book is so absolutely amazing. Why do I have such different views to the norm?
The book I'm going to use right now is Shatter Me, by Tahereh Mafi.
Oh I just found my Goodreads review from last year when I read it. Well, here were my initial thoughts then:
Started out pretty great. The writing style is very cool, and has lots of little distinguishable features which I really like. The protag herself though, annoys me, she is always talking about how much she wants to do these things to stand up for herself and to help, but really, she is all talk and wayy to naive for my liking. Sure, her 'powers' may be like the awesome Rogue from x-men, but unfortunately she isn't as likeable.
Too much mushy romantic moments too. Not enough concrete details, just a blanket of...what's the word? Figurative? Yeah. That part is good, but I don't think the author is living up to her potential. Weak.
Why I thought I might like it: It wasn't like I just randomly picked it up off the lame-books shelf. I took an honest try. It's dystopian ya, which is one of my favorite genres; has super powers in it, angry person on the cover, cool writing on the summary, and a catchy title.
Why I didn't like it: Honestly I did like it for the first...oh twenty pages or so? If that? Whenever until the boy showed up. Yes, the boy. There is always one of those. So from that point, it went downhill for me. From above I sort of explain why, with the overly figurative language and not actually enough happening for real.
What I did like: The off-beat writing style, visually. The crossing out lines that looked really hand-done and the main character's pov at being slightly...psychotic? No, maybe just sheltered for her whole life. I love a good crazy person story.
Why is it so popular?: At the moment the average rating-o-meter on Goodreads is 4.06 from about 17,000 people worth of rates. Overall that's quite excellent. I usually love books with that high of a rating. So I know it's not why don't I at all enjoy this über popular book but what makes this significantly better and stand out through the rest of the current ya dystopian? Why this one? It's the author's debut, so it's not like people were already expecting something great from a favorite author of theirs, and the cover kinda makes me go o.O (Why the hell is she in a wedding dress in isolation?) so perhaps it's the summary that gets people hooked. It's a pretty enticing summary, I'll admit. Because it did make me want to open it right up and start reading.
There's the dark and mysterious boy from her past who seems to know more than he's giving. And WHOA what are the odds, he is immune to her deadly touch or whatever. If I'm remembering correctly. Because that's original. And then she get's kidnapped for her powers by another equally hot (so they say) dude who is very important or something, and he is all creepy mastery like, and offputting, but she acts drawn to him. From my impression. So then there are some moments between the two past kid-friends where they declare their love after half an hour and plan to run away into the ruined world together, taking her super powers to be ever unuseful. (Why is that not a word according to my spellcheck?) Where's the interesting quirky and memorable characters? The moments of bravery? Significant plot-line?
That's kind of where I shut the book and never looked back, until now.
I'm not trying to give a bunch of bad news to the book, I just can't figure out why everyone's in love with it!!!
What are your thoughts? If you've read it, why did you like it/dislike it? Are you annoyed at my rantings on the book?
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This is great, sometimes I feel like book bloggers embellish reviews to not hurt Authors' feelings. It bothers me, because I'm like ... if you like every book you read how are you a legit book blogger?ReplyDelete
I think this is a nice way to review "bad" books. I think all bloggers have this problem, because it's just hard to give a bad review. So I love this new idea! I actually loved Shatter Me, but I can understand why you didn't.ReplyDelete
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I agree with you. I didn't really find myself liking Shatter Me as much as other readers did. I tried, but the ending was just so cliche. The crossed off writing was very original though, and I enjoyed the beginning. What I'm trying to say is, the beginning had this certain tone that was captivating and different. Then it just got predictable and I lost interest. And yes, once the boy got involved, the story went down the drain.ReplyDelete
But I didn't hate it. Shatter Me had soooo much potential, I'm just sad at how much it lacked.
Love this way of reviewing! Great idea :)
- AnonymousSeptember 3, 2012 at 4:59 AM
I like this new meme. I try to force myself though every book but I think we all have DNFs.ReplyDelete
I was kind of torn by Shatter Me too. I loved the uniqueness but at the same time I was frustrated by the romance. I really wish the author had ended the story differently.


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While people worldwide clamour to buy Appleis new, ultra-small iPod shuffle, music industry executives are meeting at the Midem music industry conference in the French Riviera resort town of Cannes and thinking far into the future.
Reuters reports the execs are discussing such new music devices as "music through a wristwatch, hits played on a literally loud shirt or New Age themes on underwater headphones at the gym swimming pool during a hard-driving backstroke."
Mobile phone exeuctives are pushing their concept of built-in MP3 players. Companies from Vodaphone to Motorola are on hand showing their newest products. Sources tell The Mac Observer Motorola is showing off its soon-to-be released handheld with the capability to download and play music from Appleis iTunes Music Store.


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A couple of days in Okinawa before the wedding guests,Ryukyu Palace gifts"Result trio"It was when you were coming to see the No. 1 voice(^O^)Uleshiina!
"What is the decisive result trio to use gifts and thought? "And asked,
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Congratulations on your marriage!
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Incidental finding of a left parotid lesion during MRI for a pituitary adenoma.
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Within the tail of the left parotid gland is a large lesion measuring 3.2 x 2.2 by 2.4 cm. It is of intermediate low signal on T1, of heterogeneous and high signal on T2 with central regions of low signal, and has poorly defined margins.
On post-contrast sequences demonstrates heterogeneous but vivid enhancement, with a central poor enhancement corresponding to the low T2 components. It is located superficial to the retro mandibular vein, which is displaced around its medial margin.
Inferiorly and especially medially, no normal parotid tissue can be seen between the mass and adjacent fat.
Large pituitary mass is noted incidentally. The remainder of be neck appears unremarkable.
Large left parotid mass has indeterminate imaging features, but ill-defined margins raises possibility of it being malignant. High T2 signal can be seen in mucoepidermoid carcinoma, Warthin's tumor, and a pleomorphic adenoma.
Left parotid: A parotid with two orienting sutures, a short presumed anterior and long presumed medial. The specimen measures superior to inferior 60mm, medial to lateral 30mm and anterior to posterior 30mm. There is a firm lobulated tumour measuring at least 35mm in maximum dimension. The tumour has a gristly cut surface and is pale white.
Parotid gland: The sections show parotid tissue in which an encapsulated pleomorphic adenoma is seen. The tumour consists of epithelial and stromal components. The stromal component is dominant and includes myxoid, fibrous, chondroid and cartilaginous areas. No atypia of the stroma component is seen. The epithelial component is unevenly distributed but includes islands and cords of bland epithelioid cells in which squamous differentiation, keratin filled cysts and glandular structures are seen. Foci of plasmacytoid cells are seen. No significant cellular atypia is identified. Areas of dystrophic calcification are also seen. The capsule abuts multiple inked surgical margins.
Left parotid: Pleomorphic adenoma with capsule abutting inked surgical margins
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iNVEZZ.com, Monday 26 August:
At the annual Jackson Hole symposium the Bank of England Deputy Governor Charlie Bean clarified the intention behind the extraordinary forward guidance was to boost confidence among consumers by limiting uncertainty until a sustainable recovery is apparent. Bean added that "it should reduce the likelihood that the present expansionary monetary stance is withdrawn prematurely through an upward movement in market interest rates." The UK central bank's number two additionally clarified that the BoE's base interest rated was unlikely to be raised until late 2016 with reducing unemployment figures the main criteria.
The conference of policymakers and academia did not provide further transparency as to the timing of tapering, yet a paper by Arvind Krishnamurthy emphasized that the Fed's purchases of stressed assets like MBS stimulates the economy more than buying of government bonds. That started a debate as to whether the curbing of quantitative easing should first start with reducing the $45 billion of Treasury purchases. However, the head of the IMF Christine Lagarde urged tapering caution as she believes "unconventional monetary policy is still needed in all places it is being used, albeit longer for some than for others.' Ms Lagarde said that any withdrawal of stimulus should be determined by the separate economies in order for a durable growth.
US Durable Goods for July showed a deteriorating outlook in manufacturing, with a plummet of 7.3 percent significantly short of expectations for a drop of 3.0 percent. The consensus range was from a plunge of 7.2 percent to an increase of 1.4 percent and the actual issue was below even the gloomiest forecasts. The previous release was revised down to a rise of 3.9 percent from the initial estimate of 4.2 percent. This was the deepest decline since last August's report. Core Durable Goods, which exclude volatile aircraft orders, showed a fall of 0.6 percent, well below of analysts' estimates for growth of 0.6 percent. The number less defence goods nosedived by 6.7 percent, whereas pundits were forecasting a moderate decline of 2.6 percent after the prior rise of 2.9 percent.
Tomorrow will provide the first hint if US consumption has peaked with the release of the CB's Consumer Confidence Index for August due out at 15.00 BST. Expectations are showing wide variation, ranging from 74.8 to 80.0, yet they have a more negative bias compared to the consensus of 78.0. The prior figure of 80.3 fell from June's 68-month high. The indicator is widely anticipated each month, being both a leading indicator of US consumption and for the greenback. However the mild decline in July's Consumer Confidence was followed by a worse-than-expected preliminary reading of University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment which dropped to its lowest level since April. The official UoM index is due out this Friday at 14.55 BST and pundits forecast an increase to 80.5 from the first estimate of 80.0. The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index, Gallup's Economic Confidence Index and Rasmussen Consumer Index all support the theme of peaked consumer sentiment in the US, which is now beginning to turn as a result of elevated gasoline prices and growth in mortgage rates.
The most important event this week for sterling is Wednesday's appearance in front of media of Bank of England governor Mark Carney at 12.45 BST in Nottingham. Volatility is likely to surge around the speech and analysts expect Carney to reiterate the BoE stance of keeping rates at record low. The former Bank of Canada governor has been a pioneer of forward guidance with the promise in 2009 to hold borrowing costs in the North American country for more than a year, an action credited as helping Canada to weather the financial crisis better than most.
Mark Carney used to be an investment banker in Goldman Sachs trading sovereign bonds and he must have recognized the need to calm the gilts, with yields surging to 2-year highs even surpassing the rally in US 10-year yields. Barclays believes Mark Carney as a specialist in managing market expectations ''will need to remind the market that it is focused on the unemployment rate, and unless the rate starts to decline, improvements in other cyclical data should not be reflected in steeper rates.'' The BoE governor described his biggest fear in the forward guidance announcement is that ''as the recovery gathers pace, there is an unwarranted expectation about the pace of the withdrawal monetary policy stimulus.'' Analysts from Barclays favour owning shorts ahead of the central banker speech as despite the disappointing Durable Goods data from the US the pound could not hold on to the gains.
Following the BoE governor press conference, the US Pending Home Sales for July will be released at 15.00 BST. Economists expect the decline to accelerate to 1.0 percent after June's drop of 0.4 percent and the lowest reading in 9 months of New Home Sales last week.
In the US, Thursday will be marked by the issue of the second estimate of GDP for Q2 reported together with initial jobless claims at 13.30 BST. Expectations are for economic output to progress by 2.3 percent after the initial projection of 1.7. However the GDP Deflator is forecasted to increase by 0.7 percent identical as the first estimate. After last week's disappointing release of 336,000 Unemployment Claims, Wall Street estimates a decline by 7 thousand in the week until 23 August.
The pound market awaits the UK GFK Consumer Confidence for August, due to be released at 00.01 BST on Friday. The consensus is for improvement to a new post-recession high of -14 from -16 in July.
The last day of the week also sees Personal Income and Outlays due out at 13.30 BST. Although personal spending and income are expected to decrease marginally, the Core PCE Index is forecasted to show an advance to 1.3 percent from 1.2 percent. Later in Friday's afternoon at 14.55 BST will be reported Chicago's PMI for August, with analysts' estimate for an improvement to 53.0 from 52.3 in July.


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A HISTORIAN has unearthed the first unseen Sherlock Holmes story in more than 80 years.
Walter Elliot, 80, found the 1339-word tale by Edinburgh-born Arthur Conan Doyle starring the famous sleuth in a collection of short stories written for a community bazaar.
The wooden bridge in the Borders town of Selkirk was destroyed by the great flood of 1902 and locals organised a three-day event to raise funds for a new one in 1904.
They sold a collection of short stories by locals called The Book o' the Brig.
Conan Doyle, who loved visiting Selkirk and the surrounding area, contributed a tale before opening the final day of the event.
Mr Elliot has now unearthed a copy of the book and spotted the story – Sherlock Holmes: Discovering the Border Burghs and, by deduction, the Brig Bazaar.
He was given the 48-page pamphlet more than 50 years ago by a friend but forgot about it until recently.
He was prompted to dig out the rare manuscript and put it on display as part of an upcoming local pop-up museum.
It is believed the story, about Holmes deducing Watson is going on a trip to Selkirk, is the first unseen Holmes story by Conan Doyle since the last was published over 80 years ago.
Great-grandfather Mr Elliot said: "It is written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle about Holmes and Watson. In Selkirk there was a wooden bridge that was put up some time before it was flooded in 1902. The town didn't have the money to replace it so they decided to have a bazaar to replace the bridge in 1904.
"The Saturday was opened by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He had written a wee story about Sherlock Holmes and Watson and this was in the book."
The tale starts with a newspaper editor dispatching a journalist to London to find "a word from Sherlock Holmes" and Watson. The writer finds the pair and watches them as Holmes declares he's going to Edinburgh to solve the "mysteries of the secret cabinet".
He asks Watson if he'd like to go with him and when Watson says he can't go Holmes says he thought he was "going to the Border country".
Watson then asks him how he knows that and Holmes, using his usual powers, says it is a "matter of deduction".
Ann Treherne, chairman of the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre in Palmerston Place, said the find was "remarkable".
She added: "We run talks on this great man during the Festival Fringe and would be delighted to put this latest discovery on show to the public during that event."


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Global surge in gluten-free food – report from the Innova Database
Press Release issued by Innova – 30/3/10
Overall, over 5% of the food and drinks launches tracked by Innova Market Insights in 2009 were marketed as gluten-free, rising to over 10% in Australia and New Zealand and falling to less than 1% in Asia. There were higher launch numbers in the US and Europe, but these largely reflected higher levels of food and drink new product activity as a whole.
In the UK, interest has also been driven by the major multiple retailers, most of whom have their own "Free-from" products, which encompass other concepts such as lactose-free and dairy-free, as well as gluten-free lines. In 2009, Sainsbury, Tesco and Waitrose all extended their gluten-free ranges across a number of sectors including bakery and cereal products, sauces, pizza and meat products. Branded initiatives over the same period have featured specialist suppliers, such as Mrs Crimbles gluten-free bakery lines, as well as gluten-free products from mainstream suppliers, such as Youngs Seafood's launch of its first free-from/gluten-free fish finger with a wheat-, gluten- and dairy-free crumb coating.
This combination of specialist dietetic brands and newer more-mainstream-style products has also been evident in Continental Europe, with launches such as Glutano Landtaler Digestives digestive biscuits and DS Sandwich frozen bread in Germany, Clarelia ambient ready meals in France and Tonitto Zero 30 ice cream in Italy.
In the US, there has also been a large number of product launches recorded by Innova Market Insights, with the increasing market penetration reflected in a higher number of value-added products offering additional benefits and no longer simply reliant on a specialist gluten-free image. This has again been evident across a number of sectors, with launches in recent months including Organic Gluten Free Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies from Oregon Ice Cream Company to run alongside its standard ice cream sandwich range; frozen all-natural rice-based pasta meals from Caesars Pasta Products; and Activ8 organic probiotic snack bars from Cascade Fresh. Perhaps even more telling was the arrival of the first nationally branded gluten-free bakery mixes in the US market from none other than bakery mixes market leader Betty Crocker from General Mills.
The US has probably the largest gluten-free foods market globally, with estimates of sales at over US$1.5bn a year in an overall "free-from" market worth over US$3bn. Most European markets are much smaller, reflecting not only smaller populations overall, but also much less developed processed food markets in many instances. The UK market, for example, while relatively well developed in European terms, is estimated at less than GB£100m a year, with the retail market accounting for just over half of that and the prescription market taking most of the remainder. It has been showing double-digit growth in recent years, however, as have the markets in countries such as France and Italy.
"It has been suggested that up to 10% of the population have some form of gluten intolerance" according to Innova Market Insight's Head of Research Lu Ann Williams, "although it remains mostly undiagnosed, while estimates of levels of Coeliac disease range from about 1 in 100 to 1 in 300 of the population according to country and source." Gluten intolerance is not the only reason for buying gluten-free foods she also contends, with issues such as overall wellbeing, digestive health, weight management and nutritional value often deemed to be equally if not more important by consumers: "With this background, more labelling of gluten-free foods and the growing availability of a range of high quality products with a good sensory profile, the market seems set for considerable further development in line with the 'free-from' market as a whole."
More articles on free-from foods
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UNSYIAH-ADOC e-Learning Center teaches basic ICT to children in Kec. Lueng Bata
UNSYIAH-ADOC e-Learning Center is established to reduce the digital divide in Aceh. The establishment of the center is supported by the APEC Digital Opportunity Center (ADOC) Secretariat in Chinese Taipei. The center was found in December 2010 and is located in the 3rd level of the UNSYIAH-TAIWAN ICT Building, Syiah Kuala University.
This month, UNSYIAH-ADOC e-Learning Center is serving the community by teaching basic ICT to children in 9 villages around Kecamatan Lueng Bata, Banda Aceh, i.e. Lueng Bata, Cot Mesjid, Lamsepeung, Panteriek, Batoh, Blang Cut, Lamdom, Suka Damai, and Lampaloh. The training starts on January 3, 2011 and will last on February 4, 2011. It is a collaboration between UNSYIAH-ADOC e-Learning Center and the Aceh Institute. The training is aimed to introduce basic computer and its operations to school-age children (12 to 14 years old) as well as to teach children on how to use Linux Ubuntu system. The computer skill of the children is expected to be enhanced by this training. This activity is also one of the services from Syiah Kuala University to the community.


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Wow, this was such a pleasant surprise to my Saturday morning. I decided to go exploring a bit and found the local neighborhood trail. Sometimes I still can't believe I live in such a cool place. Behind the amphitheater at Occidental College is a beautiful trail that leads to a phenomenal view: Downtown, Eagle Rock, Glendale, Pasadena.
I love taking the pups with me.
Found another little amphitheater near the Yosemite Recreation Center.
That's Downtown LA to the right there...
Everything is so very green after the shower this morning.
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Ever since I installed 9.10 64bit, Firefox has just not been working right, it kept crashing for no apparent reason, just returning an "Illegal Instruction" error. I like undoubtedly many others blamed Flash, but it turns out I was to blame, well, my CPU at least. This post on Ubuntu Forums soon fixed it. Here's […]
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Wow, its amazing how much can happen in a day. I decided last night that Jaunty was becoming too slow, my fault of course, I had installed, and uninstall so much software, changed so many configs, and can never remember which ones 😦 So, it was time to move on and upgrade to Karmic. I […]
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Dr. Igor Paul came to Framework Media with a complex demonstrative evidence requirement. His need was driven by Michigan's murder case against Mark Unger, accused of pushing his wife over a railing to her death below. Dr. Paul had been retained to show that the fall was physically feasible without being pushed, and was considering how best to convey his findings to the jury.
"I also want to thank you for your hard, timely, and excellent work and hope to be able to work with you in the future. Thanks again. Igor"-Dr. Igor Paul
While static diagrams and the use of a figurine were considered for courtroom demonstration, we quickly concluded 3d forensic animation would best represent his results. After meeting with Dr. Paul to review the case, work began on building the virtual set for the animation, creating 3d models from photographs taken at the crime scene. A physically accurate model of the victim was created and animated to match the position and rotation of the victim's body as specified in Dr. Paul's calculations at specific time intervals.
The animations were reviewed on a frame by frame basis with Dr. Paul and the defense team. The results were so impressive and informative that several other animated scenarios were developed, each depicting a different falling sequence. The time and cost to develop the additional scenarios was minimized by re-using the same 3d models throughout all of the scenarios.
Dr. Paul's testimony and the animations became a major part of the defense's case. The prosecution fought to keep the animations out of evidence, but the court ruled Dr. Paul could testify as an expert and present the computer animations to the jury as demonstrative evidence. While not enough to sway the jury from a guilty verdict, courtroom observers found them to be compelling and extremely effective in conveying Dr. Paul's testimony to the jury.


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Small Fly enters the room when Bubu just has finished Knut. Fly also prefers Nike and Bubu sways him to resume his persuading on Knut. Knut is able to throw Fly through the air at first but them Fly is able to bring Knut on the ground and give him some slaps in his face. The first round is a win for Fly but then the tide is turning.
Knut does not want to be the looser again, especially not against the small Fly. The fight is fast, hard and tricky.
Hard gut punching is seen as well as ass slapping, wedgies and ballgraps. What Knut had to suffer under Bubu is now for Fly. Also the sneakers are brought into the game again. Fly is able to set some counter attacks but is too weak on the long run. Knut ties him up like a package and puts him on the sofa.
When Bubu wants to check how Fly is doing on Knut he gets upset seeing him as the looser. He has to be punished for not doing well. And so he attacks Fly and wears him down with brutal head and bodyscissors. Fly has nothing to set against Bubu´s power and so he has to accept his looser position.
Knut has showered already when he meets Bubu again. The battle starts right away again. Bubu seems to be even hotter than before and shreds Kuts trousers again. You will see hot moves and action again. In the end Bubu enjoys his win standing in a victory pose above the naked Knut.
Play length approx 65 min.
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CO F, 1st NEW MEXICO INFANTRY.
d. May 8, 1865 and buried at Fort Craig, NM, later moved to
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