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The problem is that voters will notice, and they will hold Republicans accountable in the next election. Voters worry most about uncontrolled federal spending, deficits and debt that will rob their children and grandchildren of the opportunity to live the American dream. They elected a House Republican majority to put the dream back on track. By standing firm now on spending cuts, Republicans will frame the 2012 election as a choice between electing a Republican president and congressional majority that will clean up the mess in Washington versus keeping Democrats in power who will continue mortgaging our children's futures.
As Rep. Mike Pence, R-Ind., said before Tuesday's House vote on the latest continuing resolution, "It's time to take a stand for taxpayers and future generations. Things don't change in Washington, D.C., until they have to. It will not be possible to put our fiscal house in order without a fight. By giving liberals in the Senate another three weeks of negotiations, we will only delay a confrontation that must come. I say, 'Let it come now. It's time to take a stand.' ... House Republicans need to tell liberals in the Senate, 'This far and no further.' Nobody wants a government shutdown, but unless we take a stand, we will shut down the future for our children and grandchildren."


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Can we just talk about lentils for a minute? Lentils are so awesome.
For instance, lentils will save you when you have practically no food in the house, but do have half a bottle of chardonnay. This, along with an onion, a couple of bay leaves, and some broth cobbled together from frozen scraps, was sufficient to make a pot of lentils in white wine. Both my dinner and three days' worth of lunches were saved. In conclusion, you'd better have some lentils hanging around in the freezer if you know what's good for you.
I actually went straight to the land of cookbooks for this one: it's Deborah Madison's lentils in red wine straight from The Savory Way. Obviously, we had white instead of red wine. We even had white wine vinegar to punch it up on dismount. I here report that the switch served us admirably.
Then there was kale steamed over the pot, and a pan of stuffing which failed pretty thoroughly into a soggy mess. Let us never mention it again.
The presentation was pretty great, though. It reminds me of a huge platter of Ethiopian goodness. Mmm, Ethiopian goodness. We're going to need some of that in the near future.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Heroes Wanted!
With the recent and untimely demise of Manchiever (Mu: 1) in my Ever Expanding Dungeon campaign (solo Labyrinth Lord), the party has an opening.
In fact, I'd like to have at least two new PCs join the party the next time they return to town - it's getting dangerous in there, and the original party had 5 characters and two henchmen.
By now, the nearby villages all know of the party's exploits - having defended the region not once, but twice, from White Eyes, the Evil Wizard, and ended a ghoul feeding frenzy. Not to mention, a local boy, Perceval, rose from lowly porter to the party's leader and was the longest surviving member, before being cut down cruelly by a trap on a mere pittance of silver.
Unfortunately, the nearby villages also know of the horrendous loss suffered inside the dungeon.
Further south, tales of the exploration has reached The City but so far few have been anxious to answer the siren's call of adventure and death defying. Probably because no one has really been terribly successful at the latter.
I could roll one up , and I have and will, but both Bluebear Jeff and Fitz-Badger have a character in my game already and I feel a little more protective of these characters than the ones I roll up, since they are created by people I enjoy conversing with. The possibility of telling them about the death of their character isn't something I enjoy.
Indeed, I've had to do this twice for Jeff already!
And so, I'd like to extend the invitation to anyone so interested.
You create the character: roll them up (I'm using Labyrinth Lord, but any similar system works fine, race-as-class), give them a name, a brief background (don't spend too much time on it, they'll probably die) preferably with some kind of motivation for a life of adventure and exploration, equip them per the rules of your choice, etc. and then turn the character over to me in the comments below.
Going forward I control the character in the game, but it gives you someone to root for.
So, if you're interested, just roll up a PC, and post them below (or on my G+).
Don't worry if someone else posts ahead of you - the rate of attrition in this campaign is astounding. Fortunately, i'm using the party average for starting level, and currently, it's solidly at 2nd level, so maybe they'll survive a few sessions!
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Love the WWII poster. I probably over did it, but it's been awhile since I got t set up a new character and this was my first one for Labyrinth Lord. I'd downloaded the book a year ago, but haven't played. I pulled the physical description from my NPC Description Generator.ReplyDelete
Lykidas Magic User
Level 2 Neutral
Breath Attacks 16
Poison or Death 13
Petrify or Paralyze 13
Wands 13
Spells 14
Spells Known: Hold Portal, Read Magic, Sleep
Gear: Darts * 6 1d4 -1, Silver Dagger 1d4-1; Backpack, Spellbook, Ink, Quill, 2 sheets Parchment, Bedroll, Garlic, Lantern, 1 pint Oil, Mirror, Silk Rope, Wolfsbane. Encumbrance 23.5 lbs.
Sensibly dressed, in typical fabrics and patterns. He has thinning black hair, olive skin and green eyes. A rag covers the eye missing from his pox ravaged face. He rubs his chin as he talks.
He was dismissed by his master after 15 years of apprenticeship due to his inability to progress.
I like him, Rod. Certainly his stats are a tad below average -- but such characters are often fun to play.ReplyDelete
As John mentioned, I've already had two of the characters I've rolled up "die" in his EED, but having a character to follow makes reading the accounts more fun . . . and yes, I know that Sylana will probably soon perish as well . . . but in the meantime she gives me someone to root for.
I think that you'll have fun reading about Lykidas' exploits as he ventures into danger.
-- Jeff
Just to update things . . . so far a total of 28 people (and one mule) have entered the EED. Three are still with the party; two deserted the party and 23 have died (but the mule still lives).ReplyDelete
Of the Adventurers, Sister Linkat has survived 22 trips underground -- the record as Perceval didn't survive his 22nd trip but died from a poison dart.
My characters haven't done nearly so well:
Gelfat (Elf) died on his third trip
Dleggit (Dwarf) died in glorious (but foolish) fashion on his 12th trip
Sylana (Cleric) is still alive . . . but only after two sessions
How will new characters fare? Time will tell . . . but the pay is good, so sign on the dotted line, Adventurers. Step up now and sign on for Fame, Glory and Gold!
-- Jeff
Your readers set the bar pretty high. Here I present my own, humble offering:ReplyDelete
Zilliniy Fairweather
Elf, Level 2
Str 14 Int 11 Wis 15 Dex 13 Con 16 Cha 7
Alignment: N HP 12
Ac: 3 (Chainmail & shield)
equipment: longsword, silver dagger, shortbow, quiver of 20 arrows, backpack, 50' rope & grappling hook, 62 GP
Spellbook: Read Magic, Sleep, Floating Disc, Protection from Evil
An elf comes to town looking for the party. She says that Manchiver was a friend of her family, her father having studied magic with Manchiver's great-great-...uh (counts on her fingers)... -great grandfather. She was saddened to hear that he died, and wishes to recover his body and give him a decent burial. She has 50GP set aside for a headstone, but would be honoured if his friends wanted to chip in some too. She offers her sword and spells to aid them in their quest whilst they look for Manchiver.
Zilliniy stands nearly 5'4" and is rather sturdily-built for an elf. She is a mercenary by trade; armour and shield have been repaired many times over the years and tell of many battles. Her sword is brand new, and she examines it often, somewhat disapprovingly. She wears her white hair in long braids. She has striking violet eyes, which never seem to look at anyone she speaks to.
But is she telling the truth? Should the party recover Manchiver's body, roll 1d6 on the following table, classic Traveller-style:
1. All is as it seems. Zilliniy is telling the truth, and will remain with the party afterwards if they did not hinder her.
2. Manchiver was the last surviving member, apart from Zilliniy, of an adventurers' tontine. She has 5 of the brass keys which unlock the treasure, but the 6th is still on Manchiver's body. If she gets the key, she will abandon the party at the first opportunity. If the party manage to pursue her to a secret cave and vanquish her, the tontine's treasure is Hoard Class XIV.
3. As 2 above, but the ruined castle holding the treasure is overrun by monsters. Zilliniy will try to persuade the rest of the party to accompany her, and will split the treasre with them. She will not betray the party and will stay with them afterwards, if they will still have her.
4. Manchiver really is a friend of the family, but Zilliniy is really only after his spellbook. She will still pay to bury his body properly, but will spend less than the 50GP she has saved up.
5. As 4 above, but she will try to get as much money out of the party for the gravestone as she can, pay a pittance and abscond with the rest (and the book) before the funeral.
6. Zilliniy is a bit mad, and prone to making up stories. She's never actually met Manchiver. In fact, if his body isn't found before her 3rd trip into the dungeon, she will forget ever having claimed to know him.
Zilliniy Fairweather sounds like a fun addition to me.ReplyDelete
-- Jeff
If some time in the future you need some naive farm boy to hold a torch for the party (or fall in a pit) then feel free to use this expendable fellow. (I used http://truculent.org/llchar for the rolls)ReplyDelete
Name Eomund.
Class Fighter, Level 2
Height 5'11, Weight 180
Hit point - 10, Armour Class 7
Str 18 Int 15 Wis 9 Dex 11 Con 8 Cha 12
breath - 15, Poison 12, Petrify 14, Wands 13, Spells 16
Alignment: Lawful
Hit Points - 10
Languages: Common, Lawful, Satyr
Other Abilities: Hunter/fisher (hook and line)
Weapon: Dagger
Armor: Padded, Shield
Equipment - 50 ' Hemp Rope, Oil, Trail rations, Wooden Stakes.
Money - None, He spent it on travelling to the village to find Perceval.
Eomund is a 19 year old farmers son for the village of Rochurk, near the city. After honing his skills killing local farm rodents (rats, mice) and badgers he has left the farm looking for adventure and glory. Armed with his fathers sword "Ratsplitter" he has ventured to the north after hearing tales of Perceval in throwing off the yokes of an average life, and becoming the a man of Glory.
(Due to his pest killing ablities in the village - his nickname is "The Rat King".)
> news hasn't filter to Rochurk of Perceval's death<
What this party needs is a thief who can find all those dadgummed traps!ReplyDelete
Leegand Dhun, from the Wave-worn Island
Thief, Level 2; Neutral
STR 9 (Mod +0)
DEX 13 (AC Mod -1, Missile +1, Init +1)
CON 10 (hp Mod +0)
INT 9 (Languages +0, can read and write)
WIS 12 (Saving Throw Mod +0)
CHR 8 (Reaction Adj +1, Retainers 3, Retainer Morale 6)
HD=1d4; hp = 8 (rolled legit!); AC = 7
Attack scores: Melee +0; Ranged +1; "THAC0" = 19
Saving Throws:
Breath Attack = 16; Poison or Death = 14; Petrify or Paralyze = 13; Wands = 15; Spells/Spell-like Devices = 14
Thief skills:
Pick Locks = 23; Find & Remove Traps = 17; Pick Pockets = 27; Move Silently = 27; Climb Walls = 88, Hide in Shadows = 17; Hear Noise = 1-2
Backstab: Attack bonus +4, all damage x2
Initial Gold = 110 gp; current gold = 27 gp
Leather Armor (6 gp) = AC 8, 15 lbs.
Short Sword (15 gp); Damage 1d6, 2 lbs.
Sling + 10 bullets (2 gp); Damage 1d4, 5 lbs; Range Short +1=up to 40', Med +0=up to 80', Long -1=up to 160'
Dagger (Silver) (30 gp); Damage 1d4, 1 lbs; Range thrown Short +1=up to 10', Med +0=up to 20', Long -1=up to 30'
Thieves Tools (30 gp), 1 lbs.
Leegand is a big dark-skinned man from the Wave-worn Island, somewhere in a distant sea. Despite his large size, he moves smoothly and with surety. His craggy face and steel-blue eyes cause him to stand out in a crowd despite his efforts otherwise. Messily-cropped brown hair counters a neatly-trimmed moustache. It is unusual for a large man to practice thieving, but a vicious predisposition to sea-sickness limited his options for work in his water-locked homeland. He now spends much of his time looking over his shoulder, as if expecting to see someone following him. And with good reason: while attempting to arrange a meeting with the local Thieves Guild leader to petition them to allow him to join, he accidentally glimpsed written evidence connecting that leader to the recent murder of a high-placed island lord. As a lowly entrant-level thief, Leegand knew his life was forfeit should the Guild leader ever suspect his knowledge; no self-respecting Thieves Guild leader could ever allow the possibility of blackmail of themselves. So, snatching the polished silver dagger that was used to commit the murder as security against being hunted down, Leegand fled the island, searching for bands of adventurers who might be able to use his skills.
(Everything was rolled with actual dice in my hotel room. Leegand's physical description rolled from "d30 Sandbox Companion" for NPCs. Overall motivation ("unwanted involvement") generated from "d30 DM Companion." Backstory generated from the Tome of Adventure Design's "Person Based Backstory" table. Leegand's name and country are from the "So Many Names" name generator. These are all resources I've found via your blog! Thanks!)
Wow, John. Four new recruits after the party spent so much time and money on advertising campaigns it finally seems to have paid off.ReplyDelete
Now let us see if they can all repeat after me . . . "Hi, I'm your new cannon fodder. My name is (recite character name) and I'm ready to give my all for a chance at fame, fortune and the undying gratitude of the opposite sex."
(PS, make sure your character's affairs are all in order for the EED is a perilous place.)
-- Jeff
These are some great characters here! Thanks all! (if you haven't submitted one, or you want to do another one, by all means!)ReplyDelete
With all of these new characters available you just have to tackle EED #27 soon. I mean SOON, sir.
-- JeffReplies
Hi Jeff,Delete
Another session is on my list - I've been on a painting kick lately, which is something I've learned to take advantage of when it happens. I'm also working on inking in the map so i can scan it. I think it will make the narratives much easier to follow.
About a year ago, inspired by John Yorio's "Ever-Expanding Dungeon", I started a blog called "The Laughing Owl" to chronicle my solo delves.ReplyDelete
Unfortunately ill-health interrupted my intentions and I never got started. This has now changed. I have revamped the blog (deleting most posts -- and rewriting the remaining) and yesterday I ran my first session (and lost my first character as well).
If interested, please take a look:
And, as usual with blogs, the older posts are farther down and the newer ones on top.
-- JeffReplies
Glad to see you're returning to the solo delving! I look forward to my lunch break today and reading about your exploits!Delete
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I love to give things away ... it's so much fun! I don't like that there are so many of you left out, though. I am thinking that I'll participate in this giveaway next week. Are any of you going to join in? I'll be excited to see.
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How could you tell from the facade of this structure? Precisely, many would say it's a shrine or temple. Will anyone say it's a restaurant? If yes the answer, that's none of them a mistake...It's restaurant and yet the temple as well. Sounds weird? In fact I love the atmosphere of having dinner in there. Since the restaurant opens in the evening and crisscross with the closing hour of the shrine, therefore you needless to worry of degenerating into smokes and feeling suffocated caused by incenses.
The surface is so clean and vast...Free from various bits and bobs, as well as rubbish..Love it ^^
The entrance of the shrine which connected to the restaurant as well..
They have had their refurbishment of the shrine by the restaurant owner before long, hence there is closely interrelated between the shrine and the restaurant.
Beautiful decoration and chinese dictions of the shrine~
The main entrance of the < Restaurant Lu Yeh Yen 露夜园海鲜酒家 > next door to the shrine.
Indoor diners...
Viewing opposite the road~
We prefer outdoor dining which is at the hall in front of the shrine instead of stuffy indoor, greater atmosphere with fresh air..It's getting dark very soon, hence no worry for being leave out in the sun and heated.
Extremely clean floor shine, spacious and empty atmosphere...I love it~
Feel the meditation of the shrine...It totally didn't seem to be fumigated or any tremendous mess like any other shrines or temples we used to go, guess it owing to evening period and the shrine was going to be closed.
< 保安宫 > The name of the shrine.
Typical Chinese stone lion in every shrine or temple as a statue of a religion believing ages and ages.
The temple and restaurant just a few steps away from < Renaissance Hotel Melaka > ( the white color building at the rear in the photo ) and many other hotels.
Not many diners but merely the few of us since it was still early ( It was approximately 6.30pm ).
There were 2 or 3 tables covered with red cloths have been reserved by someone else. They would be coming later.
Started our orders...
The prices for most of the dishes ( they served small, medium or large ) are not costly unless the crab, the price doesn't show on the menu but depends on the quantity of your order according to the total measure and price level. In fact we had ordered more than enough that we couldn't even finish them, and it costed us Rm 109.00 for the mere crab, it was too costly and huge portion for two of us. We should order a little bit less in order to be able to finish them.
The prices are not expensive as you thought~
Thinking what to eat~
Crockery is served~
Some snacks are served before the dishes~
< Chinese Tea Ice > one of my favorite drink to quench my thirst in this hot and humid weather~
Awaiting our dishes to be served~
< Fried Vegetables With Lard And Garlic 油菜 > Rm 5.00, the vegetables so fresh, crunchy and fragrant with its lard & garlic aromas.
A big bowl of rice~
< Thailand Chicken 泰京鸡 > Rm 9.00, recommended by the restaurant assistant..It tasted sweet and sour, slightly similar with the Lemon Chicken, but I like this better, it's more spicy and aromatic with the smell of onions ( even though I don't really font of onion, but it totally increases the special taste of the dishes ), it worths to try.
Crispy skin but juicy meat~yumyum!
< Dried Prawns Baked Crabs With Curry Leaf 干香焗蟹 > Rm 109.00, taste great but a little bit too much and costly for 2 persons ( we should order lesser ). It was too much that me and my honey couldn't even finish, but we did wrap them up bringing home and reheat in the oven the next day, and tasted incredibly fragrant and delicious despite of it was merely a leftover of a day before.
In spite of being baked with curry leaf, dried prawn and sauces to have it cooked, the inner meat still has very juicy texture instead of being too dried. Perfect!
Yumyum! Started having our dinner~
Use the "Weapon" prepared by the restaurant to crush the crab shell~
Giant claw...The easiest part to eat of and has plumpest meat among all parts, hence my honey always leave them to me, he kinda thoughtful always~❤❤
Finger licking good~
Huge claw~yumyum!
Ended up with Rm 125/ 2 pax..
It was totally dark when we had finished our dinner then~
The diners were getting more and more during night~
The open air dinning area has even better atmosphere during night time. Packed with diners and yet peaceful and clean.
Beautiful facade during night with its soft lighting illuminating the surroundings.
We've got the name card from them in order to make reservation for some events then.
Restaurant Lu Yeh Yen 露夜园海鲜酒家
154-A Jalan Bunga Raya, 75100 Malacca, Malaysia.
Tel: 06-2817282 ( Office ), 06-2833535 ( Restaurant )


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Tuesday, August 20, 2013
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "Does She Really Think (or Know) She Can Come Back to You Whenever She Wants To"?
How many of you guys have been LOOKED AT and simply PASSED OVER because SHE FELT that YOU were NOT GOOD LOOKING ENOUGH or DID NOT HAVE THE ABILITY (or potential ability) to PROVIDE ENOUGH to satisfy her?
This DOES APPLY to all of you males out there that have been passed over BUT HAVE NOT YET been revisited by a NOW DOWN AND OUT female that passed you over.
Learn from those of US that had to learn the HARD WAY and are NOW attempting to provide you with WISDOM and EXPERIENCE so that you will NOT make the same STUPID mistakes MANY OF US made in our past.
[DISAPPOINTING and DAMAGING RESULTS]
If you REFUSE to learn from me and others then accept the consequences of your INEXPERIENCED choices and BLAME NO ONE if the outcome is disappointing and/or damaging TO YOU.
Move FORWARD with your life and DO NOT LOOK BACK AT HER. There are QUALITY WOMEN ahead of you so why LOOK BACK at someone with FINANCIAL BURDENS or is now a PACKAGED DEAL that did not want you in the past.
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Marthe Lamp Sandvik, Head of Tanker Analysis at Lorentzen & Stemoco commented on the current state of the shipping and offshore market at the Gard Summer Seminar on Thursday 2nd of June.
A number of shipping markets will continue to be under pressure in 2016, but should start to see some recovery from the bottom of the cycle. (…) We also envision that a strengthening oil price and cost-cutting measures in the oil industry will help support the return of activity in some offshore markets as soon as 2017.


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NEMA and IEC motor controls differ in size, ruggedness, and complexity. The solid-state overload relay is common to both NEMA and IEC motor controls. Keep the application in mind when choosing between NEMA and IEC. The more things change, the more they stay the same, it has been said. This statement could be applied to the ongoing debate about National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) vs. International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) motor controls and protection. During the past decade, overload motor protection mechanisms have changed substantially and become similar between NEMA and IEC motor controls. However, contactors have changed very little.
Size, ruggedness, durability, complexity, perceived quality, and domestic vs. global markets are the primary differences between NEMA and IEC motor controls. Size is the most apparent outward difference between NEMA and IEC motor controls. The NEMA contactor is physically larger than the IEC contactor for a given current rating. The larger size implies that ruggedness and durability are inherent in the NEMA motor control. Traditionally, NEMA motor controls are perceived to be simpler than their IEC counterparts. Despite the perceptions about size and assumptions about motor control complexity, neither the NEMA nor the IEC is intrinsically better or safer.
Despite the differences between NEMA and IEC motor controls, the two types have a major similarity. This similarity the solid-state overload relay has evolved during the past decade. Solid-state overload relays have replaced both bimetal and eutectic trip mechanisms in many applications. However, it should be noted that both mechanical overload devices are still used bimetal primarily. Solid-state overload relays are found in the majority of both NEMA and IEC motor controls. There is little difference between solid-state overload relays used for either type. In some applications, the same solid-state overload relay can be used in NEMA and in IEC units, leaving the contactor and enclosure the main differences between the two. Advantages of using a solid-state overload relay with either NEMA or IEC controls are:


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A contrarian approach to understanding some fundamental concepts in physics.
In this debut science book, retired engineer Hardison makes arguments for re-evaluating the work of Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Max Planck, and others who developed the basic principles that physics students are still taught. Specifically, he advocates a new understanding of the universe under a different paradigm. However, he isn't writing for general readers but for committed science buffs who can follow the hundreds of equations he uses to elucidate elements of his theory, which rests on the assumption that the speed of light is not a fixed number but "essentially infinite." This, he says, is because light is transferred from one atom to another instead of moving through space. Hardison's theory does away with such concepts as wave/particle duality and mass as a relative quality of matter. Although the analysis is extremely detailed and technical, relying on variable-laden equations and depictions of multidimensional space, the author recounts his work in a casual, often wry, tone. At one point, for example, he explains that "I will have more to say on this subject (with some difficulty)"; later, he summarizes an argument with the phrase, "I tweak my nose at negative potential energy." The author's conclusions matter mainly on a theoretical level; cellphones, for example, will continue to work and the Earth's orbit will remain unchanged whether the speed of light is constant or infinite. Physicists' understanding of the forces that shape the universe would be shaken, though, if Hardison's analysis is correct. That, however, isn't something that most readers are in a position to judge, so it will be left to peer review and further research to determine the validity of the book's central theory. In the meantime, readers with strong groundings in mathematics and physics may find this to be a thought-provoking approach to key questions about the nature of the universe and how it came to be and the conclusions that one may reach by re-evaluating basic assumptions.
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The BRP`s legendary 3-wheeler becomes more "digital", there are six F3- and RT-modifications, while the first-gen RS model retires...
The flagship Ford`s SUV has received its third generation. And now no one will dare to call this 5.3-5.6 meter long, 7-8 seat SUV "old fashioned"!
Among other updates there are lots of modern electronic features, from automatic braking to basic controls from the mobile app.
But most important changes are reduced weight thanks to aluminum body, and that the old 300-hp V8 has been replaces with a 375-hp turbocharged V6 and 10-speed (!) automatic transmission, which promise nice 6.5-second acceleration to 60 mph _and_ better fuel economy.
The vehicles will arrive this autumn, probably for about $50 000 - 70 000.
The all-new, 6-th generation Chevrolet Camaro goes on sale this fall! The main news of the main Ford Mustang`s rival are as follows:
- more than 200 pounds lighter and slightly smaller than the predecessor (188" long, 75" wide, 53" tall)
- even more powerful SS version: 455 hp (V8 6.2 liter)
- 8-speed automatic or 6-speed manual transmission
- though no performance specs have been released yet, the new Camaro SS will probably beat the predecessor`s 4.5 seconds to 60 mph and 156 mph top speed
- new affordable 2.0-liter turbo version (275 hp, below 6 seconds to 60 mph)
- available electronically-adjustable driving mode selector (engine, transmission, stablity/traction control, suspension) with special "Track" race-oriented mode
- new interior electronics including 8-inch instrument cluster display, LED 24-color ambient lighting system with theatrical "car show" mode, and climate controls integrated into the air ducts.
Prices will probably remain at about $35,000 for 455-hp SS and at about $24,000 cheapest about 300-hp version. The new Camaro goes on sale later this year
The cheapest, entry-level Tesla becomes significantly more capable, fast and better-equipped than before.
Instead of the old rear-wheel drive, 380-hp Model S 60, the new Model 70D features dual motors, all-wheel-drive and 512 hp combined power, as well as acceleration to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds.
Also the new, bigger 70 kWh battery provides longer cruising range of up to 240 miles.
The autopilot package now comes standard, combining active cruise-, lane-change- and departure-control, as well as automatic parking (and it`ll probably will be to drive the car totally autonomously when Tesla certifies this feature).
And finally, now even this entry-level Model S includes unlimited free charging at ultra-fast Supercharger stations.
Price has increased, though, to $76,200 (increase by $5,000). But with sports car performance. AWD all-weather capabilities, longer range and better equipment, it actually gives more for just a little extra...
The recent crazy 6-wheel super-wide, super-high-clearance Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 pickup is an extraordinary vehicle, and now the classic G500 is about to get similar 4-wheel chassis. And it`s gonna be much faster and cheaper than the 6-wheeler!
The concept-car named G500 4x4² might become a true "dream car" for those who lust for competition-level off-road capabilities, sports-car-dynamics, luxurious interior and - hey, it`s a Mercedes with factory warranty and not some risky tuners demo-car.
The main feature of the 416-hp G500 4x4² is the portal axles borrowed from the military version of the G, which provide the following:
- higher ground clearance (almost 18 inches, twice as high compared to most SUVs, including the G500)
- 11-inches wider track (almost 70 inches wide)
- ability to ford water almost 40 inches deep
- cabin-adjustable tire pressure and optional off-road beadlock wheels for off-roading of soft sand with extremely deflated wheels
- 325/55 R22 tires (37" outside diameter!)
- electronically controlled dampers with comfort- and sport modes
- and still it accelerates to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds, and reaches 130 mph top speed
- and finally, its carbon wheel arches are almost 10 inches wider, the roof features LED light strips above the windshield, and also G500 4x4² features G63/65 AMG front bumper and exhaust tips
The Mercedes-Benz G500 4x4² concept is almost ready for production, and if Daimler gives the project green light, the extreme G500s might hit showrooms this autumn costing around $200,000 (2.5 times cheaper than the 6x6 AMG).
Lincoln`s commercials have become a surprising social-media hit. Or it is more accurate to say, Lincoln commercials and its parodies have become a hit.
The original videos feature Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey and philosophical themes like "I've been driving a Lincoln since long before anybody paid me to drive one" and "Sometimes it's better to take the long way" (after seeing a lonely bull on empty road in the desert), and have achieved several millions of views on Youtube.
What is more, parodies featuring Jim Carrey, Conan O'Brien, Ellen DeGeneres and South Park cartoons have have achieved more than 10 million Youtube views, and have boosted Lincoln`s sales by 25% in October. Another example of how publicity can make miracles...
Below are all those Lincoln commercials parodies, and how they started.
The latest generation of the Corvette has re-established the American Dream as one of the most sophisticated sports cars in the US for under $60,000, providing not only huge power, but also all sorts of electronic systems, European-quality interior and premium equipment.
And now the most powerful Corvette version in history, the 650-hp Corvette Z06, is about to establish itself as a dominant power among world supercars.
Acceleration to 60 mph in 2.95 seconds, quarter mile in 10.95 sec are about to make the new Corvette Z06 the fastest production car both in its "under $90K" segment...
What is more, for the first time in history Z06 will be available with not only manual but also even faster 8-speed automatic transmission, and moreover, also convertible version will be available.
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe goes on sale first quarter`2015 staring from about $79,000, and the convertible hits showrooms in the second quarter for about $84,000.
The 2016 Volvo XC90 is about to be the company`s breakthrough to premium segment, thanks to exterior design, luxurious interior, brand-new Apple/Android infotainment electronics and wider-than-ever personalization options.
The most powerful, "T8 Twin Engine" plug-in hybrid will feature both gas- and electric engines, with almost 400 hp combined power.
And, as always for Volvo, new heights of safety are expected.
The new XC90 hits showrooms next spring, for about $60-75 thousand for well-equipped versions.
New Lexus NX was presented at Beijing Motor Show. This is the first compact crossover of the brand and will compete with vehicles like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes GLK and Range Rover Evoque.
The biggest features of the new Lexus are aggressive styling and sporty driving. The most powerful version will have a 235-hp, 2-liter, twin-turbo engine, and can feature even more aggressive exterior thanks to the available F-Sport body kit, and optional interior with red leather.
Of course, a hybrid version (named NX300h) will be available as well, with less power (194 hp combined), but better fuel economy.
The prices haven't been announced yet. Probably a well-equipped turbo- or hybrid version will cost about $50,000, while the base one could start from about $40 thousand.
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Those looking for way to boost their career prospects should consider finding a mentor, new research finds.
A study from the staffing firm Accountemps revealed that 86 percent of executives say having a mentor is important for career development, with just 5 percent saying it isn't important at all.
Despite the value many see, the vast majority of executives don't have a mentor. Just 26 percent of those surveyed have someone they turn to regularly for advice and guidance on their careers.
An experienced mentor can be a catalyst to help professionals at all levels advance their careers, said Bill Driscoll, a district president for Accountemps.
"A mentor can help navigate career challenges, provide encouragement, and share insights from past successes and failures," Driscoll said in a statement. "Frequently, mentors inside the company end up being strong career advocates for those they take under their wings, helping them rise through the organization."
Nearly half of those surveyed said the single greatest benefit of having a mentor is that they are able to learn firsthand from someone in a role they aspire to. Other benefits employees take away from their mentor relationships include learning the unwritten rules of a company or industry, having a neutral sounding board for their ideas, and getting introduced to new contacts. [Mentors Beat Formal Training for Leadership Skills ]
Besides being beneficial for the mentee, mentors can also find value in such relationships, Driscoll said.
"Often, the mentor may learn new skills from the mentee," he said. "Companies can help develop their staff and encourage cross-training by offering formal mentorship programs."
Accountemps offers five tips for fostering mentor relationships:
- Choose the right one: When searching for a mentor, think about those you want to emulate. Individuals within your own company may be better-suited to explain office politics and the differing personalities in your organization, while external advisors can serve as a sounding board and help teach you about industry trends.
- Follow up: In order for the relationship to work and grow, you need to make it a priority to stay in regular contact with your mentor. The key is finding a frequency that works for both of you. Contact doesn't always have to be made face to face. Try sending occasional emails to update your mentor on how things are going or to ask a question when you run into a problem.
- Be prepared: When you do meet with your mentor, the last thing you want to do is waste his or her time. To ensure you cover the ground you want to, consider setting an agenda before the meeting. The more specific you are, the better the outcome.
- Be appreciative: It's important to let your mentor know you are grateful for the guidance. Mentors want to feel like they are providing value. Be sure to frequently tell your mentor how his or her assistance is helping you.
- Know when it's time for a change: Mentor relationships don't have to last forever. Schedules, new career paths and major moves could all change the dynamics of the relationship. When you see signs that the mentorship has run its course, it's OK to find someone else. It's important, though, to avoid ending on bad terms or severing ties completely. Your mentor can always serve as a valuable contact.
The study was based on surveys of 2,200 chief financial officers from companies in more than 20 of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas and more than 1,000 U.S. workers employed in office environments.


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New Delhi: The Election Commission will organise a 'Matdaata Mahotsav' during January 14-17 at Central Park in the national capital, ahead of the 6th National Voters' Day on January 25.
The event will be inaugurated by Chief Election Commissioner Nasim Zaidi.
"The voters' fest will host a national exhibition displaying the good practices on various aspects of election management and also describe the process of elections through interactive models, presentations and exhibits from different parts of the country," it added.
The Mahotsav would encourage ideas and suggestions for greater and qualitative participation in elections.
This event is being organised with support from partner NGOs, ministries and departments, as well as media partners for greater outreach. (IANS)
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
My Personality Profile: Conscientiousness
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|Introduction to Conscientiousness
It's a work day, breakfast is over, and you're dressed and ready. So how will you approach the tasks at hand? Some people work best with a clear schedule, a set of priorities and a due date for every step in the process. Others are, shall we say, less regimented. They approach a task with as much imagination as organization, and with a willingness to bend and modify in order to exercise some urge of creativity. How about you? Do you walk in a straight line toward a clear goal, or are you more likely to dance your way down whatever path will get you wherever it is you're headed? The following paragraphs describe ways in which you approach the tasks life brings to you, and to what extent you are focused or flexible in how you choose to proceed.
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|A General Description of How You Interact with Others
When there's a job to be done, like most people you want to know what the goal is and when it's to be completed. For you, that's a start. Next you want to know what the plan is to get to the goal. So you lay out a plan, or at least the major points of a plan: "Organize the kitchen sometime this spring" or "Get the project at work done as soon as possible." You don't need an in-depth specification of every little detail; in fact you prefer not to work that way. You lay out your goals, develop a general plan, and then you get things done. You believe in intuition as well as organization. As such, you trust impulses as much as strategies and you value spontaneity as much as you do efficiency. In a word, you like to keep it flexible. When you set out to accomplish a task, you prefer to have some room to maneuver. Like an artist, you find that the best way to reach a goal is not always in a straight line. Some of the most productive times for you are the unplanned moments of inspiration and creativity that just come to you. While you do keep to a general plan, those times of pure vision and originality are what really drive you. Some of the people who rely completely on an organized approach to getting things done may be surprised at your efficiency. But there is a definite method to your approach. With a creative flair that others may not have anticipated, the original plan gets met and there are often a few extra accomplishments along the way. Your comfort zone starts with a task and a plan but it also requires the freedom to be able to go with your instincts and impulses so that you can not just accomplish the task, you also have the option to explore something brand new along the way.
|Negative Reactions Others May Have Toward You
People may have problems with your style for two reasons. First, you don't always follow the rules or go along with detailed plans, whether at work or at home. Those who need the details to stay on task just don't quite understand how you are going to get it all done. Second, while you get things done - the way you veer off course at times and use your creativity may leave others wondering what went on. Some people find all this creativity and thinking "out-of-the-box" at odds with their desire to follow a clear course. And this causes not only some confusion it may also spark some anger toward you at times. Even you would likely admit that living and working with you takes someone who is able to let you do your thing at times. If someone is really tied to a rigid approach to how things should get done, there is clearly the potential for some conflict with you. Every workplace and home does need a modicum of reliability and a decent amount or order and organization if it is to accommodate the mix of people who work or live there. That leads to a serious question for you: Are there times when your creative, though at times unpredictable, style keeps others off balance? Are there some plans that should be sacred, some space always well organized, some charts left as designed? Are there are some things you could change that would allow those who live and work with you to feel more in control; changes that wouldn't impinge on your creative processes? If others are finding your style to be difficult to deal with you may want to consider how you can all work together most efficiently.
|Positive Responses Others May Have Toward You
The truth is that your work style gets things done, often with more beauty, fun, creativity and imagination than others could ever manage. But your style is very unique to you. Flexibility is essential to your style. With your creativity and flexibility the path you take to any goal can make everyone's accomplishments more inventive and enjoyable. Bringing some extra enjoyment to people's work can be a real asset; one you may want to use more consciously. Deep down inside there's also another truth you should consider. A lot of people wish they had some of whatever it is that you've got. They get so bogged down reading the committee notes or checking the project calendar that they seldom just cut loose and let their impulses run. They neglect their intuition to the point that it barely whispers - that is, until you come along with yours shouting out loud and remind everyone in the room that there's something to listen to besides the original plan and the orderly, organized path laid out to get there. So not only do you enhance the accomplishments of the group, you also enhance the lives of each member willing to find in themselves the spontaneity that is your trademark personal characteristic.


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Dagenham manager John Still will revert to his first-choice XI for the local derby with Leyton Orient.
Still rested several players for the Johnstone's Paint Trophy defeat at Charlton in midweek but goalkeeper Tony Roberts, left-back Damien McCrory, midfielder Stuart Lewis and striker Gavin Tomlin will all return to the starting line-up.
Still has no fresh injury or suspension problems but will start a league game without striker Paul Benson for the first time since his six-figure move to Charlton at the start of the week.
The Daggers are expecting a bumper crowd for the first league meeting of the sides and Still is looking to repeat one of the three victories inflicted on Orient in the Football League trophy down the years.
Leyton Orient manager Russell Slade is set to revert to his first choice strikeforce.
Scott McGleish and Alex Revell were rested to the bench for the midweek Johnstone`s Paint Trophy win at Brighton and despite stand-in Ryan Jarvis scoring one of the goals, the pair will both come in against the Daggers.
Defender Ben Chorley is also likely to return after sitting out the Withdean trip, but a doubt remains over left-back Charlie Daniels.
Daniels was forced off during the second half of last Saturday's 3-0 win over Exeter with a slight hamstring injury and is unlikely to feature so Jimmy Smith will continue.
Young striker Jake Argent is the only definite injury absentee with his long-term knee ligament problem.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Easter Blessings Double Time Stamping
The triple time stamping technique becomes double time stamping on this Easter card. I started with the Whisper White rectangle and card base. I used Dotto adhesive to temporary attach the smaller rectangle to the base. Next, I stamped with the background stamp, Hello, Doily (122847) in Wisteria Wonder. Stampin' Up!'s new ink pads are great for stamping larger images like this one because it is so easy to get complete coverage. I removed the rectangle and layered it onto a piece of Elegant Eggplant card stock. Stamp the cross in Elegant Eggplant. Adhere the piece back to the card base, carefully lining up the doily image. Stamp Easter Blessings (129183) in the corner, and add a jewel to the center of the cross.
Stamps: Easter Blessings, Hello, Doily; Crosses of Hope
Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Elegant Eggplant
Paper: Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant
Other: Jewels, Dotto Adhesive
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Monday, 16 May 2011
Sunny Sunday
How is the weather at your side? It is a hot weather here.
Regardless of the weather I managed to pull this outfit today on my way to lunch with my girlies from work. I made myself comfortable by wearing my oxfords for the first time and my pokke dotted romper, to add in the colour pulled in my yellow suit. This jacket is of a softer material and I did'nt feel the heat. I must say Yellow is a chirpy energetic colour, I love love this suit and the length.
Romper: Cant remember ???
Suit: Mango
Oxfords: Pedder Red
Chain: A shop in Far East Plaza
Ear Studs: Accessorize
Till my next post.
Stay safe and Beautiful,
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love the shoes: love the fact that they are boyish, black and white and they remind me a little bit of golf shoesReplyDelete
i love your blazer!ReplyDelete
luve the jewelry!ReplyDelete
love the play on colour and proportion with this outfit.ReplyDelete
Great style. Love the yellow and the 2 tone shoes. XxxxReplyDelete
love itReplyDelete
Great colour. Cute.ReplyDelete
Miss Bias
You are so adorable! I love the romper with the blazer-paired perfectly with your little oxfords! :)ReplyDelete
xo Lynzy
I love the shoes! What a great way to finish an outfit.ReplyDelete
Our weather is pretty up and down but it's slowly getting warm, fingers crossed. AND I'm loving how you've styled up this adorable romper... love the blazer & the oxfords are fantastic. Hope you're having a fabulous week. xx veronikaReplyDelete
j'adore ta tenue, tout me plaitReplyDelete
Adorable shoes!!!The entire look is very chic!ReplyDelete
Very Cute romper and nice blazer.ReplyDelete
My Dear Beautiful Readers, Thank you all for the comments n loveeeee :)ReplyDelete
Great outfit!! Love that romper and the blazer - great color combo too! :)ReplyDelete


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Care & Community in Ghana by Anna Marianetti
I began thinking about traveling to Africa a year before I stepped onto Ghanaian land. I knew that I wanted to volunteer abroad, and I have always had a passion for Africa, and Projects Abroad allowed my curiosity for the two to turn into an experience that will be forever treasured.
I signed up for the "2-week special" for the 15-29 of July. This session allowed me to be with other volunteers my own age (all the volunteers in my main group were between 16-19 years old) and also allowed me to experience different aspects of volunteering in Ghana.
When we landed in Accra, my heart was pounding. I was in Africa, and I was in the country that was renowned for having the friendliest people. I was ecstatic. We stepped off the plane right into the open and I remember taking my first breath of African air, standing in awe of the scenery and realizing that I was actually there.
There were seven of us on the flight together and right away we were greeted by gleaming smiling faces of Projects Abroad staff members, and taken to the office in Accra. There we were given our first water sachets, and I remember how confused I was as to whether I was to drink it or use it as an ice pack. Andy, a staff member, took us around Accra and then we went back to the office (also director Tom's house) where Tom's wife made us our first Ghanaian meal - Jollof Rice. It was amazing: orange rice with vegetables with a sort of sauce over it. At that point I didn't realize how much I would learn to like rice.
From there, five of us were taken to Good Shepherd Orphanage in Ofaankor, about an hour outside of Accra, where we would be spending our first week. All of us volunteers automatically clicked and became very quickly comfortable with each other. On arriving to the orphanage, the children were automatically attached. Immediately after we stepped out of the tro (mini-bus), they were pulling at our shirts asking "Madam! Madam! What is your name?!" In a matter of seconds, I had a child on my hip, and others grabbing my hand to show me through the grounds of the orphanage. We stayed right at the orphanage, which was an incredible experience in its own because we were constantly around the children, and the bonds that we created with them in even just one week are unbelievably unforgettable.
That week, our days started at around nine in the morning, and we were to fix up the rundown primary school at the orphanage. We started by taking down some of the planks off the walls, and replacing them with "better" planks of wood. Then, with the help of some of the orphans, and Eric, an awesomely friendly Projects Abroad staff member, we painted the school white and blue. Because the walls of the classes are not floor to ceiling (you can see in every classroom when standing outside/you can see out when inside) we were always entertained when painting by the school songs the little ones sang (such as head shoulders knees and toes, and some others in their tribal language of Twi).
We would break with the children for about a half hour at half ten, and they were always eager to have their picture taken, or snap ones themselves. Then we would go back to work, and continue painting, and then break for lunch at noon. After lunch, we would return to work, and on the days later in the week when we had finished painting, we would hammer chalkboards and one day we also cemented floors, and that day I got to try to carry a bucket of water on my head - I am now even in more awe of the people who do it everyday, I could only manage for a half a second for a picture. Another day we were able to teach the children a hygiene lesson, where we were told to encourage them to not pick up band-aids off the ground and use them, to use their new toilets as opposed to going outside, and to clean themselves.
After work we had time to play with the children, and also get to know some of the volunteers who had been for a longer time at the orphanage. I'll never forget when one day I sat on the porch and opened a pack of pencils. Before I opened the package, no child was around. In a matter of a minute they were all gone. Getting out toys that we brought for the children was also extremely memorable and rewarding. The excitement in their eyes is engrained in my memory and their faces themselves expressed how thankful they were. They were all (mostly) extremely willing to share, and found great joy in blowing bubbles, skipping rope, and they were very impressed to find out I could kick a mini soccer ball. They also loved when we brought them paper and crayons to draw with - I now have a very loved pile of pictures, all addressed to 'Madam Anna.'
One moment that always sticks out in my mind is when Romeo, the youngest child at the orphanage, took a pair of sunglasses from another volunteer and put them on, and started singing "Shakira, Shakira!" and "Bye, bye miss American pie," and dancing on the porch. The children also would spontaneously sing a song that we named the "Cape Coast Song," which was a beautiful song that they would gladly sing however many times we asked them to sing it. Jacob, a young orphan even wrote me down the lyrics, and I have it posted in my room, and every time I look at it, I tear up thinking about it.
The relationships that we created with both the children and the other volunteers at Good Shepherd are so cherished. The volunteers who had been there for months before us helpfully showed us how to get to, from and around Ofaankor, Kasoa, and Accra, and how the tros worked. They took us to the streets of Osu to shop with the vendors and taught us the art of bartering, and what it's like to lower "Obruni prices," and fight with the vendors in a way that you end up walking away with a new local friend. They also showed us the nightlife of Ghana, and the places where Shakira is extremely popular to play on repeat.
Our first weekend, we traveled (on a very speed-bumped filled road) to Cape Coast. We visited the Slave Fort there, which was really moving. The cultural history was so apparent and real there. The tour of the fort was informative and very interesting. There we also went to the gorgeous beach, which was very relaxing. We also visited the rainforest, and survived the Canopy Walk, which was, while terrifying due to my fear of heights, well worth it. It's beautiful there and we learned a lot about old life in Ghana, and traditions such as the tree that will make people tell the truth, and the vine that will test your ability to marry.
The second week, our group traveled to The Akuapem Hills. The scenery there was breathtaking, and the rural community was so different than that of busy Accra. We stayed with a host family there (Diana) who was so welcoming and conscious of making us comfortable. We had our own building in the compound, and I was always at ease while staying with Diana. The dinners Diana made were always plentiful and wonderful - my favorite being red-red, which comprises of fried plantains and a red bean stew. We were to paint another Primary School (Akropong Methodist Primary School), which was just a taxi ride away (which was always provided for us by Projects Abroad). We also planted trees, in order to shelter villages from strong winds, which have been known to take roofs off of houses.
We went to a restaurant one night while we were there, Palm Hill, where there was a spectacular view.and they served chips and beans.
One day in The Hills, some other volunteers and I were attempting to find the Bead Market, got lost, and ended up at a Bead Factory. When we got there, they sat us down and enthusiastically said, "We hope you are here to learn how beads are made!!" We all glanced at each other and finally one of us agreed that that was exactly why we were there.It turned out to be a very interesting process and the man showed us the different stages and then took us into their shop. It was lights off there (a common occurrence in Ghana where electricity gets turned off in a certain region for anywhere from a couple of hours to day or two to reserve electricity) so we had to adjust a minute to the darkness. When they did adjust, necklaces, bracelets and beads that were all made right in that compound surrounded us. Everything was cheaper than they are on the streets, and needless to say, with five girls there, we spent a lot of money - so much that they made us each take a bracelet for free! I'm thankful we ended up there because it's even more touching to know that I know exactly where, how and who made a good amount of my Ghanaian souvenirs.
So over 400 pictures, some very close friends, and several faces of orphans instilled in my memory later, I am back home, wishing I were back in Ghana. My advice: stay for as long as you can (I wish I stayed longer than two weeks), take lots of pictures, journal, come with an open mind, and use lots of bug spray (I only got bit four times in two weeks, but, I also constantly reeked of bug spray).
For my first abroad experience, I couldn't have asked for a better trip. It was life changing. It was unique. It was incredible and just writing that can't do justice for how much I mean it.
Anna Marianetti
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Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Lawyer cited for losing woman's deceased son's "pictures and special mementos."
According to the complaint, after Marie E. Edmond's (also referred to as Maria E. Edmond) son, Brian Jean-Joseph, drowned in 2002 she hired attorney Robert A. Lord of Mountainside (Union County) to represent her in a wrongful death action against the owner of the lake--Sunset Lakes Community Club, Inc.--as well as other defendants. Edmond was asked "to put together a collection of her son's pictures and special mementos of him throughout his life, for the Court to see." The 2007 trial resulted in "a no cause of action to the primary defendant" (presumably Sunset Lakes) which was affirmed by the Appellate Division in 2009.
Four years later--in June 2013--Edmond requested her son's file and his pictures and mementos. After some initial delay, Lord admitted that "the underlying case file has been lost and misplaced." In some correspondence leading up to the complaint Lord said that he felt "awful that the file is not in my office." In his formal answer to the complaint, Lord argued that losing a client's file is "simple negligence" that does not support an ethics charge against him. Lord also placed some blame on Edmond for waiting four years before asking for her son's property.
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Hahaha!! The other day I lost one of my small hand quilting needle, and searched high and low, every possible place in the area that I was quilting in the liIng room with no luck! The next morning while working on my iPad, there was something that caught my eye and kept moving back in position when I tried to wipe it off, I thought it was a hair! When I looked closer, I discovered my needle... my iPad cover is magnetic and that is how it was attracted!!! Whew!!ReplyDeleteReplies
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There will be a little less holiday cheer atDisney's(NYSE: DIS)least visited theme park in Florida, but Disney World is hoping a new nighttime spectacle helps remedy some of that shortfall. The media giant announced over the weekend that it will runJingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nightly from Nov. 14 through the end of the year.
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After 20 years, Disney's Hollywood Studios nixed The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, a seasonal tradition where guests could walk through illuminated displays synchronized to holiday music as fake soapy snow would float down on guests from above. Its popularity expanded over the years, but the holiday celebration just happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
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Disney's Hollywood Studios used to take the bronze medal in attendance among Disney's World's four theme parks until 2010 when it was passed up by Animal Kingdom. Disney's Hollywood Studios has remained dead last in Disney World attendance ever since. Most theme park operators would love to draw the 10.8 million guests that Disney's Hollywood Studios attracted last year, according to industry tracker Themed Entertainment Association. It was the eighth most visited theme park in the world. However, a lot of those visits are Disney passholders and resort guests on multiday tickets who know better than to budget an entire day at the park.
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Gilles Clermont, MD, Professor of Critical Care Medicine, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Clinical and Translational Sciences, recently received an R21 research grant from the National Institutes of Health for a project entitled, "Endotypes of Thrombocytopenia in the Critically Ill." Funded by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, this study will explore the connection between low platelet counts and the development of disease in critically ill patients. Robert Parker, PhD, Professor in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering, was a co-awardee.
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