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Situated in Lorne, Banksia Lake Cottages features a garden and barbecue. Erskine Falls is 4.3 km from the property. Free private parking and free WiFi are available on site. The pet-friendly accommodation is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. Some units feature a dining area and/or balcony. There is also a kitchen, fitted with an oven. A microwave, a toaster and refrigerator are also offered, as well as a kettle. Banksia Lake Cottages provides linen for guest...s. Banksia Lake Cottages also includes a sun terrace. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for hiking. The nearest airport is Avalon Airport, 69 km from Banksia Lake Cottages.Read more
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Campbellsville Elementary School students recently decorated cookies.
In Shirley Cox's first-grade class, students celebrated the Easter holiday with many special activities.
Cox helped her students dye Easter eggs, and students had fun decorating their own Easter cookies.
Students added icing and sprinkles to their cookies and then enjoyed them as a snack.
CES first-grader Gabe Prior helps classmates Summer Daniels add icing to her cookie.
CES first-grader Navon Copeland samples his sprinkles.
CES first-grader Eric Mixtega adds sprinkles to his cookie.
CES first-graders Gemma Bledsoe, at left, and Drelynn Hollins decorate their cookies.
CES first-grader Alex Mixtega enjoys his cookie.
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Here's what I do:
I start with 4 equal sized wood boards, sanded smooth with finished edges. You could experiment with different sizes, as well!
I pour a good sized amount of paint in a paper plate. [side note: I LOVE the paint mistake section at hardware stores!!! Have not heard of it?! Well, you need to find it! Most of the time there is a shelf behind the back side of the paint mixing counter where you will find all different sizes of "paint mistakes". They are priced amazingly and you will often find fun colors that freaked someone out and they decided not to buy. My lovely husband is such a good sport letting me buy 1 or 2 almost every time we go to the hardware store... consequently I have a pretty fun selection of paint colors in the garage! You need to check it out if you have not already.] I always start with the color as it comes out of the can for the first board.
It is important to get a really good coat on the first time, because you WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THESE COLORS to paint a second coat. Make sure you don't miss any spots!
Then, I add a small amount of either a light or dark base depending on if I want a darker color or lighter. I went with a cream for this project.
Stir it around well (I use disposable foam brushes) and then paint the next board. You want it to be a subtle change in color, but enough to notice.
Now you just repeat that process 2 more times (or however many Ombre' shades you are going for).
And you end up with this...
I usually start and end with my two mixing colors so there are two MIXED colors in the middle- but there are no RIGHT ways to do Ombre'... just have fun!
Here's what my sign looked like all put together-
And here's a shot of the back so you can see how I hold them all together. I do have a KREG Jig- that I could use to pocket hole screw them together- but this was a just a quick project- (I usually make a sign for every mantle change- so it has to be quick).
I wanted to use this sign to pull together some beautiful finds from the Sequim Lavender Weekend we brought home for a Late Summer Mantle. I roughed up the edges a bit and added some vinyl. Then a tied a quick burlap bow and glued together a mini paper bunting!
Here's how it all came together- Fresh Lavender, Bunnies, unique Urns, Wine Corks and Wicker Balls- all somehow say "Celebrating Late Summer" to me!
I'd love to hear about or see How YOU Ombre'- please share with comments!
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that neb b in the rear could use a fleet tender ;)
Ultimate Empire at War is a conversion of Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption. It aims to include four eras of Star Wars history: the Age of the Old Republic, the Clone Wars, the Galactic Civil War, and the Dawn of the New Republic in an re-created game that is more engaging on both the tactical and strategic level, enhancing gameplay and deepening it, as well as overhauling the graphics in the game. In short - EaW the way it was meant to be - spanning Star Wars history in a deeply strategic game with high quality graphics and challenging gameplay.
that neb b in the rear could use a fleet tender ;)
The Nebulon B in the centre is a fleet tender; the medical frigate variant. It doesn't build whole new hardpoints, though; it can only repair the bits of the ship that haven't been blasted into outer space :P
That's sounds cool. Do any of the other factions have anything similar?
Not at present. I anticipate maintenance tugs/fleet tenders will be added at some point in the future, but not for V1.
oh, hey i just noticed that the size of the starfighter squadrons have been increased!
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The Rebel skirmish group move to join the main fleet having overcome their main obstacle.


text: A BIG Day for an Expecting Dad: He Moves… Robb SuttonAugust 29, 2011 Last night was a big moment for me. For the first time ever, I felt my son move. Let's back up this story a little bit... We are at 32 weeks in this glorious ... 3rd TrimesterPregnancy


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Product & Process Innovation, Inc. is a training, consulting and litigation support firm that works with corporations to improve their business strategy formulation and strategy execution through project management, product development, and engineering/manufacturing process improvement. In addition to working directly with companies, PPI also provides corporate training through Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the China Institute for Innovation.
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Mayor cuts, consolidates boards and commissions
Moves will save cash at City Hall
Mayor cuts, consolidates boards and commissions
Moves will save cash at City Hall
The moves will save the city an undisclosed sum of money and represents a 17 percent decrease in the number of boards operating in city government.
"We are committed to a simple set of budgeting principles: cut smart, reorganize and invest to make the best use of our resources and create a more effective government that better serves our citizens," Landrieu said in a statement released to the media.
The reforms will eliminate the following boards and commissions:
- New Orleans Affordable Homeownership;
- Delgado Albania Plantation Commission;
- Administrative and Enforcement Advisory Committee;
- Coastal Zone Management Advisory Committee;
- New Orleans Metropolitan Youth Commission;
- Board of Electrical Examiners;
- Board of Mechanical Examiners;
- Board of Examiners of Operating Engineers
In addition, the following boards will be merged into other boards and commissions:
- Rivergate Development Corp.;
- Piazza D'Italia Development Corp.;
- Upper Pontalba Building Corp.
Overall, Ladrieu says City spending has been reduced by more than 8 percent from levels in 2009.


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The bonus P&G insert from the 13th includes a $3/2 Pantene coupon in the Chicago area edition. Use it at CVS in the following transaction (original post is here).
Pantene will be 2/$6.97 (monthly deal) earn $1 ecb when you buy 2. You can use the BOGO coupon from the May P&G and you're at the same deal you can get right now. However, there will be another P&G bonus insert 5/13 which will contain another Pantene coupon. Use the $3/2 coupon and you'll be paying 48¢ and getting back $1 ecb. suhweet, huh? Limit one per loyalty card. Even without the extra $1 ecb it's a good deal, though. Definitely a stock-up price.


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- 2-3 tablespoons ground flax
- handful of raisins
- handful of dates, pitted
- dash of cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of walnuts, chopped (or other raw nut/seed)
- 1 tablespoon of dried, unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon of tahini (or other raw nut butter)
- 1 banana, sliced
Combine everything in a bowl & mix well. Next add some warm water and continue mixing. The water will help mix all the ingredients and soften the raisins. Add as much water for the consistency you desire.
After my friend suggested it to me, I think I ate this porridge for breakfast everyday in August!! Yes, it's that good.
In case you're wondering, here's some FAQ's from the Flax Council of Canada ... yes, there's a council in Canada especially for FLAX.
- Flax seeds are high in fibre and contain more than 50% alpha-linolenic acid, which is an Omega-3 fatty acid.
- Ground flax is more nutritious than whole flax seeds. The outer shell of flax seeds are very tough and it's hard to crack them with your teeth when chewing. Grinding up the seeds makes them easier to digest and thus easier for the body absorb the nutrients. Whole seeds may pass through the body undigested.
- Whole flax seeds can be kept for up to one year at room temperature. Ground flax, on the other hand must be kept in the fridge in an airtight container. Ground flax will keep in the fridge for up to 3 months.
- There are no nutritional differences between brown or golden flax seeds.


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Adventurers – Biblios (Barbarian), Ellywick (Monk), Finley (Sorcerer) Silver (Rogue), Tim (Warlock)
Preparations and revelations
The adventuers temporarily parted ways in order to allow Silver some time to train with his Father, and to gather a few supplies for the assault on Ravensbrook estate. Biblios, still under his axes grim aura turned to gambling and ale to kill time, but the dragonborn simply wanted to kill. There would be worthy foes in the fight ahead no doubt. His sprightly monk sidekick, Ellywick, opted to branch out into new business opportunities, and made a deal with the enigmatic Doctor Crow. The deal looked set, but at the 11th hour Tim jumped in with a bag of gold, and nabbed a slice of the potion business too. Crow cared little, although neither adventurer would benefit from a truly custom potion this time around.
Finley returned to Phandalin with a skip in her step. She could finally afford her elephant, and wasted little time picking up the friendly beast, who was still an infant. Finley lovingly named the new friend Martha, and leaped on her back. The Bullwug village was due a visit from her, and she was eager to check in on their progress. They were pleased to see the sorceress, and informed her that the birthing traditions of old had returned, and things were slowly improving. There was still much to do however, with the more reluctant tribe members requiring a full visit from the group.
Tim once again found time to stalk Rusty in Lielon. His investigations turning up very little, other than discovering Rusty was now lording about town, and throwing his meagre weight around with irritating confidence. The Tiefling would need to wait to strike however, and so did some subtle digging around about Roland. An ally would be useful. No solid leads were uncovered though, other than the odd missing pie, and hear say sightings of a man by the river devouring raw fish like a madman.
Back in Duskfalls Silver was pushed to grueling levels by Dorns rigorous training. The rogue wasn't allowed to give thought to questions for the father he never knew. It was a surreal storm of events that he was just trying to cling onto until things made sense. Dorn was a distant figure, and never seemed to stop or rest, constantly pushing his half elf son. To the point where during one duel Dorns blade completely shattered SIlvers rapier. Blackwing was the blade of house Ravensbrooke. A thicker black blade, forged for real war, back during a time when the first Baron would face death in the face with a snarl. In contrast Silvers rapier was an ornamental blade, stolen from a noble house that probably never dirtied its hands with war. Dorn raged at Silver, then disappeared to cool off for a while. The rogue brooded, confused and exhausted.
Nailo Nightbreeze, the ranger, approached the half-elf with poise and a friendly smile. Explaining that Dorn bore a heavy burden, and that in time all would be explained. He also came with a gift, and handed Silver a beautifully crafted longbow. Decorated with Elven names of heroes that had wielded the weapon in times past. SIlver replied with deep reverence in elvish, to which Nailo smiled and inclined his head.
When Dorn did return his temper had cooled some, and he handed his son a worn black leather journal. Along with a few words of explanation, which only seemed to confuse Silver further. Dorn was neither truly living or dead, and explained that he would soon have to return to his slumber. There was only time to prepare SIlver, not join him in the fight ahead. Yet he would leave the rogue with a majestic gift, and presented Blackwing to him. The blade was magical, and seemed to sense the Ravnesbrooke blood flowing through Silvers veins. In turn he felt like he had always owned the obsidian blade, and that if need be he could push back an entire army or slay a commander in single combat. Vermillion would be no easy foe, and SIlver hoped the blade thirsted for corrupted blood.
As Dorn departed with Nailo and the other rangers Silver stole a few moments to read through his fathers journal. Tricked by the Order, Dorn had done what he could to repair the damage with the help of the elves. But paid a terrible price in the process, there was imply no easy way back from killing a god. Questions would always be there, but for now he had the other parent to rescue, and finally face Vermillion. So sent word to his comrades via the sending stone.
Horrors of the Mine
Reunited again, SIlver informed them off the events penned by Dorn in his journal. And with final preparations made, they travelled from Duskfalls to Ravensbrook. The small town emanated an oppressed aura, and the local tavern was all but empty save for a few nervous locals. The rogue had visions of stirring a rebellion, and leading a fired up mob to the gates of the Barons estate. But the plan fell flat, there was none willing to confront the red Baron. But before they could consider a different approach, galloping hooves thundered past the inn. Tim acted first, bursting out the door and hurled eldritch blasts at the red rider. He cursed as the bolts failed to unseat him, and ignored Silvers flurry of words questioning his actions. The rogue blitzed past him, and leaped onto Jackpot. The rest of the group spurred their mounts into the chase, as the red rider disappeared into the forest.
SIlver recognized the red rider. It was Hermann Albrecht, the Barons loyal servant who he had spent considerable time fishing for information. The rogue loathed the man, and relished the opportunity to end him. They had to, for his haste was in no way a good sign for the party. The Lurkwood was dense and ancient, and they tracked him as best they could. While they had no ranger tracker, they did have a forest gnome. Ellywick relished the opportunity to make a new animal friend, who could maybe help them with directions. A flying squirrel swooped in from nowhere, and chirped at the monk as it perched on her shoulder. Ellywick grinned, and thoroughly enjoyed the critters banter. Rewarding him with a handful of berries, as they followed his direction to the mines.
Sure enough they found Hermanns exhausted steed near the mines entrance – he was in there. There were no guards, which was a warning in itself. Only fools went in the Ravensbrook mines, and the accounts in Dorns diary painted a grim picture of the place. A strange rune was discovered near the entrance, and the rogue instinctively looked to the magic dealers for enlightenment. Finley smiled nervously, and explained her magic just happened, while Tim shrugged his shoulders. Damn, Glim would be useful about now he muttered. Ellywick was ever resourceful though, and cast a dome of silence over it, while Biblios dug up the thing and hurled it into the forest. The rune pulsed and gave off a warning noise, but the dome thankfully prevented the warning going any further into the mine. An unorthodox, but effective approach, which allowed them to carefully navigate further into the gloom.
The mine was an ominous place. Pick axes magically tinked away by themselves at a mysterious red stone, which had a dull glow and an unpleasant aura. So of course Tim decided to help himself to a few piles of the stuff, happily scooping it into the bag of holding. The axes ignored them, and just kept mining away as the party passed by as stealthily as they could. The tink-tink was the only noise, until up ahead they heard a ruckus coming from an old door. Must be Herman, and the silent approach was abandoned as they gave chase.
They didn't find Hermann in the small room. But rather a chained up dwarf, several prisoners, and what looked like a work area of sorts. SIlver held out the runesmiths pendant they had recovered from Duskfalls, knowing the dwarf was the missing runesmith. The dwarf introduced himself as Solan Stoneshield, but insisted they save pleasantries and make haste after Albrecht. Biblios cleaved through the dwarves chains with a whistling chop from his axe, the dwarf wincing slightly but giving a thankful nod. Finley and Ellywick released the other prisoners, and gave them a few provisions to aid recovery. The dwarf had been forced to use the red stone, known as gods blood, to help create the abominations that were the judges. When fused with flesh the stone had unpleasant but powerful side effects. And Hermann had grabbed several prepared spikes of it.
They emerged into another part of the mine. The red stone clusters gave off enough of a sickly red glow that several rooms could described ahead. But it was the Hermann Albrecht that demanded attention. He was no longer running, and instead stood purposefully facing them on a stone cut bridge arching over a cavern. It was the only way forward. The man gave out a mad laugh, then plunged red spikes into his own flesh. He contorted horribly for a moment, then levitated off the ground, as blood pooled down and formed wicked red chains. "Finally!!" Biblios roared, and hurtled towards the foe at full pelt, axe iat the ready. Ellywick nimbly followed him, drawing and preparing her own magical blade. An arrow whizzed past the two as the ran, Silver putting the new long bow to the test. It hit true, but Herman just laughed. The fiend plunged his hands towards the ground, and chains snaked through it until they burst forth in several places surrounding the adventurers. While in the adjacent rooms there was a distinct shuffling and moaning, as ragged figures began to stir.
Finley hummed with raw power, as several perfect replicas fizzed into existence beside her. While Tim gestured then blinked onto another plane. Both magic dealers were setting up defensively it seemed. Which was wise, as the chains surrounding them darted into action. One coiled around SIlver, and despite an uncanny dodge swept the rogue off his feet and began ripping into his flesh. Another hissed into one of Finleys dopplegangers, popping it like a summer berry. One of the Finleys exhaled with relief.
Tears of joy ran down Biblios scaly cheek, as the barbarian worked himself up into blissful rage of destruction. Great sweeping blows smashed into Albrecht , the axe almost wailing with glee as he did so. Chains swung around the overloaded man, deflecting a couple blows, but no doubt most hit true and hard. Elleywick rained down punches and precise strikes with blurring speed. Frustrated that only her blade seemed to really damage him. She would have to meditate on this later. If they had a later that is. Albrecht narrowed his bloodshot eyes, and chains began to circle both his attackers, looking for an opening to ground them.
The chains were a problem, but Silver painfully wriggled free and sprinted towards Hermann Albrecht. Raising Blackwing he named his foe and compelled him to a duel. The rogues voice taking on a slight otherworldly tone as the words struck Herman. The man paused momentarily, his deformed body suddenly jerking to move towards the rogue instead of face Biblios and Ellywick. The chains however dug into both of them, preventing them from pressing this advantage… yet.
Finley had new problems. The rooms had housed failed experiments, poor individuals who had been hideously deformed by contact with the gods blood stone. They came for her, and in doing so distracted her enough for the chains to attack. It was too much, as they swarmed the sorceress and took her down with a loud cry of pain. Tim could save her, but the Tiefling blinked back into existence and instead let loose bolts of energy into Albrecht. The unconscious and defenseless gnome just a few feet away.
Blackwings spell was enough, and in unison Ellywick and Biblios broke free of the chains and punished Hermann with shattering strikes. The dragon born was held aloft by the mans chains, but feverishly wailed at him with gore filled joy anyway, until finally even Albrechts pumped up body couldn't take any more. He lifted the protesting bloody mess that was once Hermann Albrecht, and tossed it into the black abyss below. A few moments passed, and a chain snaked back up and found purchase on the stone bridge. With one swift slice the barbarians axe shattered it, and was met with gurgling screams as the fiend plummeted to his demise. The group were severely battered, but victorious. Finley was nursed back to conciseness by Ellywick, and they stole a few moments to catch their breath and chug some of Doctor Crows health remedies.
The mine was a terrible place to rest. The uneasy atmosphere, gloom, and disconcerting red glow weren't the only reasons. There were whispers and distant titters in the dark, and the constant tink-tink of animated pick axes. But a short rest would be better than nothing, as the battle had left Silver and Finley in bad shape. While Biblios shuck in one corner as the blood lust cooled in his fiery veins. If this was the Barons general, then what powers did Vermillion and his bride have in store. They would soon find out as they discovered a hidden passage that would lead right into his crimson lair.
The red reunion
Fortune favored them for heading to mine first, as they discovered a concealed passage leading to the main house. After an hour or so traversing its dark and rocky path, they finally came upon a door. The party emerged into yet more darkness, and what looked like a small chapel dedicated to Selûne – The Moon maiden. While not religious in the slightest, Silver saw fit to drop a coin at her statue and hope for the best. As he did so, the illusion broke, and the statue appeared defiled with it's offerings rotten. Selûne could not be pleased with this, maybe she would smile on the party in some way.
Navigating the small shrine in complete darkness was challenging for those gifted with dark vision, but for Biblios in his armor it was obvious he was going to make noise. And all was still very quiet, so just maybe they had the element of surprise. They would find out, as teach adventurer slowly moved into a massive room supported by several grand but aged columns running along it's length. In the blackness, Silver edged forward quietly, and peered far enough to make out the Blackkwood chair.
In front of the chair stood two figures in black robes. The rogue knew it could not be this easy, but none the less who ever stood there was going to fall. He silently indicated to the others to prepare, and notched an arrow in the longbow. Adding some spider venom for extra bite. The arrow struck true and with sickening force, sending the robed male several feet back with the impact. He died instantly. Then all hell broke loose, in some ways quite literally.
It wasn't Vermillion of course, but it was one very dead Judge. No, the Red Baron had been there along, but actually not there at all. His silken voice came from everywhere and made the skin crawl, malicious laughter clawing at the soul as he welcomed his cousin. Finally the lord of the estate came forth to confront the intruders, bursting from a hiding place on another plane. The visage Silver knew to be Vermillion faded away, revealing a foul being with infernal features and leathery wings. A cambion. The vile spawn of a unholy union. Vermillions father, Umber, was of course human. But his mother clearly was not. The rogue was disgusted, and even more determined to end the Baron for good.
Vermillion was not alone. Esvelle followed her crimson winged lover from her own alternate plane. She was a despicable creature, as the illusion faded to reveal her true sucubus form. Licking her lips she laughed, then began incantations to summon even more minions. If she wasn't stopped, the group would quickly be out numbered and out matched. Tim took up the challenge, drawing deep of his abilities to confront Esvelle while the others battled the Judges and Vermillion.
The Baron immediately targeted Silver. Speaking words of power to charm the rogue and draw him closer. Silvers mind once again felt the familiar fog and lack of clarity he experienced those many years ago. For a brief moment it looked like he might succumb. But he just chuckled, whispering elvish words of protection his mother had taught him as a child to fend off terrors in the night. He wondered how Vermillion felt now having once insulted his mixed heritage. For his elven blood offered magical protection. SIlver drew black wing slowly, and pointed it at his cousin. Compelling the pit spawn to face him in single combat. The Baron went to laugh, but paused as the swords magic gripped him. The rogue leapt at him, and they clashed rapiers once again.
The main hall became a storm of carnage filled combat. The female judge roared, leaping at the party, while yet more poured from Esvelles portal. Ellywick and Finley combined to combat the judges, while Biblios charged into Vermillion and SIlvers duel. Tim hurling arcane bolts at the hissing Esvelle in a magic fueled contest, but the Tiefling was undone. The warlock became entranced by his foe, and thoughts filled his mind telling him to attack Silver. Energy crackled around his hands, as he slowly turned towards where his friends were battling.
Ellywick knew how to handle magic wielders, and with a swift incantation threw up a dome of silence over the main brawl. Vermillion showed the briefest irritation, but continued to exchange blows with Silver. The arrogant Baron had supreme confindence in his abilities, but perhaps was yet to face a rampaging blood thirsty dragonborn. Biblios slammed into him with crushing force and velocity, his axe raining down on the fiend with raw ferocity. Vermillion took horrendous blows that would fell a lesser being, hurt and bleeding he left the fray with a mighty leap into the air on crimson wings. Landing with a thud by the Blackwood chair, he gestured with his hand and another illusion dripped away. Revealing the fallen forest god Dorn had slain, the inky black spear still in its deer like form. The Baron pulled the spear free with a sickening laugh, wisps of oily smoke snaking around his hand.
Silver dodged a lunging blow from one of Esvelles minions, and acrobatically leaped out of the melee in pursuit of his nemesis. The rogue sprinted at the Baron, and with the faintest of movements drew a small vial from his pocket. Mid stride the half-elf simply vanished, causing Vermillion to scowl and scan the room. Silver had of course used the Oil of Etherealness, and was viewing proceedings from another plane. Waiting for the perfect moment to strike. Which wasn't long, as the Baron was again assaulted by Biblios. Fully distracted by the Barbrians rage, the Baron didn't see his cousin appear right behind him. But he did feel the full force of numberless magic missiles knifing into him, spinning his body like a ragdoll. Caught between the barbarian and the rogue, he was double teamed. The axe of Biblios sending Vermillion flailing back, right onto the obsidian point of Blackwing. The blade pierced true, and so ended the black reign of the of the red baron. As his final life force ebbed away, Silver whispered in his ear…"Gorga i' Cam'wethrin, ten' ron sana revenge vee' eithel vee' alma." Which loosely translates to 'fear the thief, for they take revenge as well as wealth'. An old elven warning that his mother taught him as a boy.
Esvelles anguished scream filled the hall, causing all who heard it to claw at their ears in pain. Then she was gone, withdrawing to what ever hell spawned her. The minions she had summoned turned to ash on the spot, and the judges fell lifeless to the gore slicked tile. Tims eyes blinked, and the Warlock slumped to a near by column. He was once again in control, if you could ever say he was ever in control that is. Ravensbrook was liberated…and now had a new Baron.
Silver kicked the lifeless form of Vermillion down the steps, then seated himself into the Blackwood chair. "Well I imagine it is proper to pay you my friends, you have my eternal gratitude, for I could not have done this feat without you. What say we find the treasury?" he grinned.
"And the wine cellar…"Biblios smiled. Ellywick agreeing.
"And a broom.." Cheered Finley. Pushing aside a dead judge with her foot.
"urgggghhhmmm" Said Tim.
There was much to be done, the Order was still out there. But for now the party could celebrate.


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25 Online DPM Resources
We keep saying "there's nothing out there for digital PMs," but that simply isn't true anymore. Here's the thing: many of us are just too busy these days to keep up with all of this awesomeness (25 Days of DPM posts included!). So I've collected 25 resources that can help you stay in touch with the DPM world. Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like a list of links (sarcasm), so read on!
- Conferences: DPM:UK and Digital PM Summit
There is serious proof that these conferences are not only helping many digital PMs be better at what they do, but they are also connecting like-minded people and helping get the word out about the community. If you're able to attend one of these events, do it. You certainly will not regret it.
- LinkedIn Groups
I turned to these groups before I found anyone IRL. Now they're second-hand to me, but there are great resources and conversation still happening there. Check out the one for Web Project Managers…and maybe start one for Digital Project Managers while you're at it?
- Personal DPM Blogs
A lot of us are writing. Here are just a few of my favorites: thesambarnes.com, carsonpierce.com, thedigitalprojectmanager.com, iamtera.com, and of course brettharned.com. There are a ton of other blogs out there as well—some whip smart PMs write for their company blogs and other sites. But these guys deserve the real nod, as they're doing it on their own.Are you writing? The community would love to hear what you have to say!
- Local Meetups
It has been truly amazing to see meetups pop up all over the world. If you're not running or attending one in your area, you should give it a go!
- The Project Communications Game
I gave a presentation about being a better communicator at the 2014 Digital PM Summit. This site was the leave-behind for my presentation and I'd like to share the resources I created with you! Check them out if you're looking for better ways to work with stakeholder groups. The slides to go along with this site are online too.
- Every Day DPM
This one is more for 2015, but check it out! Rachel Gertz and I will be posting resources, inspiration, and even things to make you smile every day of 2015. I'm excited to get started!
- Louder Than Ten
Speaking of Rachel…she's amazing. She and her husband/business partner, Travis Gertz, re-launched Louder Than Ten this year—and it's all for DPMs. They're kicking out articles, resources, Q&A video sessions, trainings, and more.
- The Geek Girls Guide
There is no doubting that Meghan Wilker and Nancy Lyons have contributed a ton to our community—through a book, amazingly inspirational keynotes, and their own website where you can find articles, podcasts, and more. It's not all DPM, but sometimes that's a good thing!
- Tools who support our community and provide great support and content: Basecamp, Resource Guru and TeamGantt
Anyone can create a tool and market it, but not everyone can do that AND support a growing community the way these guys do. Check out their sites not only for really solid products, but for great DPM content on their blogs.
- Guide to Project Management
I can't help myself. I have to share this one, because honestly, IT TOOK ME A LOT OF WORK TO GET IT WRITTEN and TeamGantt is an awesome resource—not only as a planning tool, but for sharing knowledge. I'm so glad they gave me the opportunity to write this. If you're looking for some general tips on DPM practice, or want some insight into how I work, check it out. The final chapter will be published very soon.
- #pmchat
First, if you are not on Twitter, sign up now. Once you're done with that, log in on Fridays and follow the #pmchat hashtag for 5 questions and answers from PMs from all over the globe—and a variety of industry. It's a great way to expand your horizons and learn more about how PMs approach their work in other industries.
- Laughter
God knows we need a break from the hectic pace of projects. Don't forget to take a minute to enjoy your work. Smile when something good happens. Even if that smile is amidst a ton of other problems, it will feel good. And don't forget to take a break to enjoy work, and others. It's okay to be the class (or project) clown every once in a while. Find a funny tweet, goofy video, animated gif, or silly article and share it with your team.
- Free PM Templates
We don't typically work from "templates" per se, but checking out how someone else approaches PM can always be useful. Check these out to see if they can help you.
- Aquent Gymnasium
Looking to learn more about design and code, or maybe even just get a high-level view of how your team works through challenges day-to-day? This is the stop for you. Aquent Gymnasium is totally free and offers a variety of video training content. (Hint: One of the courses was recorded by yours truly.)
- A List Apart
It you work in the web industry and you're not reading ALA, you're totally missing out. Again, not all PM content, but that's a good thing. This is a great resource for broadening our horizons on the web industry and the articles are really well written.
Did you just gasp? It may have been a ~little~ tough for me to write it, but it's true! I've been a member of PMI in the past and I've gained some really great information from them. I would suggest checking it out if you're getting started in your DPM career and want to gain some practical knowledge on how PMs operate outside of the digital world. An outside perspective can be helpful in so many ways.
- Digital PM Radio
Leading up to the Digital PM Summit in Austin, Carl Smith started Digital PM Radio. It's a podcast that offers Q&As with some of the brightest PMs and business owners in the business. If you like it, nudge Carl at @carlsmith on twitter and ask him to keep it going!
- The Great Discontent
PMs love getting to know people. It helps us to understand how they work, and how to architect processes. What you'll find here is a series of long-form interviews with leading designers, developers, business people, etc. I find TGD impressive not only in its content, but in its beautiful design. I can get lost in this site if I don't keep up with their regular postings.
- Animated gifs
We all love them. Some of us more than others (looking at you, Sam Barnes). But if you're anything like the people I've worked with, your Basecamp threads and Slack channels can fill up with animated gifs pretty quickly. If you need a quick repository of go to images, check this out: http://giphy.com/. And if you want to make your devs laugh, use this: http://devopsreactions.tumblr.com/.
- Books!
This list would be silly without mentioning some of the books that have been written about the topic of project management. There's a good list of books on Amazon, but my personal favorites are Making Things Happen by Scott Berkun and Interactive Project Management: People, Pixels, and Process by Meghan Wilker and Nancy Lyons.
- Food Delivery Apps
We all get stuck with the team during launch time. One of the best way to keep the troops happy and coding is to feed them! Be the person who thinks ahead and orders a nice meal. It's so easy with apps like GrubHub in the US and HungryHouse App in the UK. I promise that if you use these, you will become popular and you will be well-fed and happy.
- Calming Effects
Your client just called: they hate the design your team presented, they want a fifth iteration, and you think they also hate you. You could scream, but you won't. Instead, throw your headphones on and visit calm.com for a few minutes of quiet meditation. We all need this every once in a while. Plus, it has been said that meditation regrows the grey matter of the brain! Be a calm AND smart DPM
- To Do Lists
Every DPM needs a damn good to do list. There are a TON of apps out there to help you out. I am constantly trying something new, but my favorites have been Teux Deux and Wunderlist. But truth be told, I always go back to my Field Notes and Sharpie pen.
- Evernote
I am no power-user, but I am really enjoying Evernote for all of my note-taking, writing, and even list-taking needs. I'm planning to explore it further next year and use it to store images, files, and more. Check it out!
- The Digital PM Community
Your peers are your very best resource. Let's continue to write, listen, and connect online in 2015. I'll kick it off by saying I'd love to hear from you personally via email, Twitter, Skype, or whatever. Let's connect and talk about what matters.
That's all I've got! I hope you enjoyed and can take at least one thing back to work…to make your transition into the holidays smooth, or your ramp up into the new year even better!
Do you have something to add to this list? Tweet it at me!
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Excellent post, and I'm here to lend my support to #1 – it was transformative to find so many people who do the same work that I do. No joke – transformative.


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Annual Grants Program
Each year, Council invites community organisations, groups and in some categories, individuals, in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area to make an application for funding as part of Council's Annual Grants Program. $186,000 will be available for the Annual Grants Program 2018-19 to help support our local communities.
The current round of the Annual Grants Program is now closed.
Information for 2018-19 Annual Grants Program successful recipients
In order for Wagga Wagga City Council to pay your organisation any grant awarded, it is a requirement that an invoice or tax invoice is submitted. The Australian Taxation Office can be contacted for further advice regarding your tax status on 132 866 or via their website www.ato.gov.au.
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The Railway Man: Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth Begin Filiming In Edinburgh
As I entered the building where I work early last week, I walked into the main reception/social area and headed towards the lift – glancing briefly to my left for a split second as I tapped the elevator button. I saw a nicely dressed woman who I thought looked a lot like Nicole Kidman. As I was going up in the elevator my thoughts were flowing pretty fast; "was that really Nicole Kidman?, nah…couldn't have been, why would she be here?".
As the glass paned elevator moved slowly up I had a second glance and it turns out that it actually was Nicole Kidman accompanied by Colin Firth, I couldn't believe my eyes. Last year I met John Malkovich in Edinburgh's Royal Mile (2 minutes from my flat) who was promoting one of his friends shows during the festival and last week I was standing 7 meters away from Nicole Kidman.
Both stars, Nicole and Colin, arrived in Edinburgh last week and will be beginning to start filming tomorrow for the 2013 film, "The Railway Man". Other sources say they will be in and around Edinburgh, The Lothians and Berwick for the next 10-12 weeks shooting the movie.
The Railway man is based on a true story about a Signal Corps Engineer from Edinburgh, Eric Lomax (played by Colin Firth), who was captured in 1942 and spent many years as a POW in the deadly Japanese POW camp in Kanchanaburi. Eric was one of many thousands who had to work on the Death Railway track from Thailand to Burma.
Nicole Kidman will play the role of Eric's wife, named Patricia Wallace (surname now Lomax of course, and also known as Patti) – who helps Eric cope overcome his traumatic memories of his time spent in the POW camp. With Patti's help, Eric is able to travel back to Asia to meet one of his torturer's in an attempt to let go of a life filled with bitterness and hatred.
The film is based on the novel of the same title written by Eric Lomax himself and filming will start tomorrow, on the 30th of April 2012. The book itself is a great read and can be picked up on Amazon.co.uk (also in kindle format) by visiting the link below:
The movie is due to be released sometime in 2013. Watch this space.
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Northern Ireland's Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster, has encouraged both experienced exporters and first-timers to investigate business opportunities in new overseas markets.
Speaking at an exhibition in Dubai, Arlene Foster congratulated Lisburn-based company Lowe Refrigeration on its recent export successes in the Gulf. The company's attendance at major exhibitions in the region has seen it win significant business and open a new office and distribution facility there. The firm has also been able to identify business opportunities in the region and launch new services to cater for this demand.
Foster said that Lowe's achievements in the Emirates were "the outcome of a strategic approach to this important market."
Both Foster and Lowe's General Manager, Mark Wood, stressed the significance of the support that the firm received from Invest NI, the body responsible for supporting Northern Ireland's businesses to compete internationally.


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War and Medicine
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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Memories of last summer (from the archive)
Apologies for letting the blog slip in recent months, but we have been really buried with organizing the fashion shows, events and forming a company. ISS has grown so much over the last year... Anyway, we will do our best to keep everything up-to-date, :-) well... right after these gems from last summer:One of my personal favorites, this photo says it all about the carefree style on great summer days. Merve Tuna just before sunset, at Radar Live on the Black Sea coast.
Taking a break, backstage at The Hall. Mustafa abi! My cool amigo, always great to see you when I'm on a visit to the homebase mekân. (Photo also featured in TimeOut Istanbul Magazine, October edition)
The beauty of Beyoğlu's backstreets is amazing in the late summer, lots of staircases and hanging plants. Ideal for a photo shoot! Perpetually stylish designer Melis Binay only adds to the beauty of the location. The two outfits pictured here she made herself, by hand.
Our very own editor-at-large and chief of everything cool Seraphima, near Babylon. All rise!
Talented amigas Ebru and Zeynep having fun on the boulevard. See you at the Factory. :-)
Wonderfully fun Nuray at the Galata outdoor cinema space. Great place it was and good times for sure, eh? Tres chic, cnm.
And one more from Nuray, about a month later with her buddy, that I took for the October issue of 2'debir Magazine. Super style, ya! Vintage shirt is truly one-of-a-kind, and so is she.
Galatasaray afro chillin'.
Fashion editor Buket Baydar on a Nişantaşı afternoon stroll. Gotta love the shades!
Life on Istiklâl, two street-wise angels in front of the sugar shop. Summer days, gone bye bye. Love the pink shoelaces, here's to keepin' it real...
One of our top-models Alex Borisov, who is definitely headed for the big-time someday. (Alex: call Hedi Slimane right this minute! He needs you.)
Serra smiles lovely for Istanbul. We love your wicked style, yo.
Risa brings Tokyo style to Istanbul. Cool overalls and shoulder tattoo.
On a shopping mission, we run into Ozlem! So fun to see her again. She was one of my first style photos, way back in the beginning of ISS.
15 comments:
- ezgi said...
finally! :)
waiting for more posts!
- January 18, 2008 at 2:57:00 PM GMT+2
- Karina said...
Pleeeeeeeeeeease, bring us winter posts! I miss you! x
- January 21, 2008 at 2:15:00 AM GMT+2
- konstantina said...
i love the first photo, but i adore the rest of the pictures too.
- January 21, 2008 at 7:45:00 AM GMT+2
- JODIE said...
visiten lo mejor del estilo urbano en Santiago de Chile!!
- February 18, 2008 at 10:30:00 PM GMT+2
- lulu said...
loved the grey dress+red boots look.
speaking from porto alegre, brazil. the steet style blogs are popping out everywhere here, and i'm beginning my own. if anyone wants to check out how people dress up here, feel free to take a look and comment!
i also linked your blog to my favourites ;)
- March 4, 2008 at 11:25:00 PM GMT+2
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- March 9, 2008 at 4:55:00 PM GMT+2
- Esteban_Teby said...
Hi guys of "Istanbul Street Style" u have a amazing page, please add this new street style blog of "Santiago de Chile" to your links, I'll add u too...Thanks
- March 10, 2008 at 8:42:00 AM GMT+2
- Kadir said...
mustafa çook cooldur, biz kendisini eski adı rush olan vanilla ismi ile tekrar açılan mekandan tanıyoruz.
- March 10, 2008 at 9:28:00 PM GMT+2
- imagineistanbul said...
I can't remember seeing people dressed like this in Istanbul... but a few years have passed since I was there. Soon I will return and I will open my eyes....
- March 21, 2008 at 10:03:00 PM GMT+2
- imagineistanbul said...
I can't remember seeing people dressed like this in Istanbul... but a few years have passed since I was there. Soon I will return and I will open my eyes....
- March 21, 2008 at 10:05:00 PM GMT+2
- imagineistanbul said...
I can't remember seeing people dressed like this in Istanbul... but a few years have passed since I was there. Soon I will return and I will open my eyes....
- March 21, 2008 at 10:05:00 PM GMT+2
- styleandthecity.com - Street style & romance in Paris said...
hi dear stylish collègue
i'm Kamel, from Paris
i quited TV univers to create a street style blog that shows Paris through street style photo romances.
I like to mixe stories and real styles because it's a way for me to humanize fashion.
After 6 months of street style hunting and bloging, 3000 photos, i've been asked last week if i could create a street style press magazine in Paris for july. i am very glad because it'"s a great challenge and i've never done that before.
i don't know if you can succeed because I hope that everyone could help me because i'll have to find photos from all over the world that means creating a network of street style photographers
I'll be glad to switch links with you.
My blog's name is : STYLE AND THE CITY - PARIS
have a look to my photo romances and tell my what you think about..
Some stories are translated in english : click the english flag
thank you very much for your new friendship
street style romancer in Paris
- March 29, 2008 at 5:28:00 AM GMT+2
Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is very interesting, congratulations :-). I will add in my blogroll =). If possible gives a last there on my blog, it is about the Smartphone, I hope you enjoy. The address is http://smartphone-brasil.blogspot.com. A hug.
- April 21, 2008 at 4:20:00 PM GMT+2
- styleandthecity.com - Street style & Fashion weeks in Paris said...
hi hi from Paris
very cool photos and atmosphere ! great
i noticed that you like stylish people.
may be you'll like my street style photo romances in Paris
if not, i kill myself ! lol
and by the way, i met Sarah Jessica Parker in Paris and... yes yes, the photos are online, as if you were there !
ps : i hop i won't have to kill myself, because my mother love me. lol
2 questions :
-People say in my blog that parisian girls are the best dressed ever. what do you think ?
-do you prefer to win clothe of week ends/weeks in Paris ?
let's keep in touch, drink wine, switch links or whatever and have a wonderful day !
street style romancer in Paris
- June 5, 2008 at 2:44:00 PM GMT+3
- Handan Pusatcioglu said...
I love the nazar bead on the shoelace...
- December 10, 2008 at 6:24:00 AM GMT+2


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The Sanguine Driveway
There was something about the misty atmosphere in the light of sunset (or was it sunrise…) a while ago that made me want to take a picture of this driveway.
Not sure I did it justice with the photo, but felt like sharing.
Glorified Blur
Another blur of nature. Doesn't necessarily have the *pow* effect of the previous photo, but it still creates an interesting effect.
Life's a Blur, Live it!
The typical phrase, that gets me going is "get on with it!" which is exactly what I'm going to do from now on. Really, what I've been doing is looking at photo's, thinking should I or shouldn't I post them; should I or shouldn't I put them on Flickr, but caution is officially being left in the cold puddle outside, and there it should stand.
If we don't grab life with both hands, nobody is going to do it for us. Here's to sharing the good stuff!
That being said, did I mention that I'm in final year Fine Arts this year? That means I probably won't be the most reliable blogger and am likely to increase stress-mode and decrease blog-at-leisure mode. Just can't do it all at once.
But I will try. See the sidebar? that doodle challenge is something that will be carrying on for much of this year, so if you get bored looking at stagnant photo's, try the doodles. Doodling is like my best friend and something I can do at leisure and in stress mode. It's my happy place this year:)
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The previous post asked readers what the abstraction looked like… The closest guess was a candle, but it was really… an electric lamp 🙂
I was fascinated by the abstract effects I could get out of light so here are some abstract and some non-abstract photos of the light in question.
Really Blurry (same pic as previous post)
Ooh, something is starting to take shape…
It's a… lamp!
Hope you enjoyed seeing a lamp through different eyes 🙂


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Near Roosevelt in Gila County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Al Sieber
Veteran of the Civil War and for twenty years a leader of Scouts for the U.S. Army in Arizona Indian troubles was killed on this spot February 19th, 1907 by a rolling rock during construction of the Tonto Road. His body is buried in the cemetery at Globe.
Erected 2002 by Gila County Historical Society.
Location. 33° 40.749′ N, 111° 9.819′ W. Marker is near Roosevelt, Arizona, in Gila County. Marker is on The Apache Trail (Arizona Route 188 at milepost 245), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Roosevelt AZ 85545, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tonto Basin (approx. 0.6 miles away); Salt River Before the Dam (approx. 0.6 miles away); Roosevelt Dam (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Roosevelt Dam (approx. 0.7 miles away); The People Who Made It Happen (approx. 0.7 miles away); Alchesay (approx. ¾ mile away); Welcome to the Apache Trail Historic Road (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Roosevelt.
Also see . . . Albert Sieber. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Albert Sieber (February 27, 1843 – February 19, 1907) was a German-American (Submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.)
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,970 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.


text: Aircraft that carry it on the President, William Alan Moore (Samuel l. Jackson), is taken in by a group of terrorists who manage to break leaving the President alone in the wilderness. In trying to get to civilization, he meets a little boy Finn for 13 years which is also alone in the wild, but completely and utterly other considerations. The kid, Oskari (Onni Tommila), apparently is in some sort of ritual of maturation and must demonstrate that it is man's survival through alone in the Woods. The two allies and cooperate to return to civilization and get away with life when terrorists who downed aircraft approaching them to capture it on Moore.


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A Phase 1, Open-label Study to Investigate the Absorption, Metabolism, and Excretion of 14C-OSI-906 in Subjects With Advanced Solid Tumors With an Optional Treatment Phase
This study includes two parts: Part A Subjects will be admitted to the clinical research
unit on Day -1 and remain confined to the unit until post dosing discharge criteria are met
up to a maximum of 10 days. On Day 1, subjects will receive a single oral dose of
14C-labeled OSI-906.
Part B (optional) Once the subject has completed part A, the subject may elect to continue
participation in Part B. Subjects will receive OSI-906 (non-radiolabeled) twice daily by
mouth. Subjects will be seen for scheduled visits every 7 days for the first 36 days and
then every 21 days.
Endpoint Classification: Pharmacokinetics Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label
Radioactivity in whole blood and plasma
Outcome measure for Part A: Area under the time concentration curve extrapolated to infinity (AUCinf), AUC from time of dosing to last quantifiable time point (AUClast), Maximum Plasma Concentration (Cmax), Time to maximum concentration (Tmax), Terminal half-life (t 1/2), Apparent Body Clearance after dosing (CL/F), and Apparent volume of distribution (Vz/F)
Up to 10 days from time of receipt of 14C-labeled OSI-906
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United States: Food and Drug Administration
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Sierra Leone's President Ernest Bai Koroma has arrived in the United States of America. According to Jarrah Kawusu-Konte of the State House Communications Unit, the President and entourage arrived at Dulles International airport at 1.30 pm today.
According to a State House statement President Koroma is in the American capital to attend a meeting and hold fruitful and action-oriented discussions with World Bank and IMF officials on how to help the Mano River Union (MRU) get to and (...)
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Porsche 911 Turbo – Click above for high-res image gallery
The 2010 Camaro has been a boon for General Motors and its Chevrolet brand, with sales of 9,150 units in April alone. The Mustang is down a bit at 5,145 units for April, but that's expected to change once the vastly improved 2011 models begin rolling into Ford dealers around the country. Even the Dodge Challenger had its best month ever in April. We can't tell you how happy it makes us that the pony car wars have once again began to boil over, but a report by Edmunds' Auto Observer correctly points out that the rest of the sports car market isn't faring nearly so well.
The report shows that sports cars like the once hot Nissan GT-R, with only 106 sales in April, are now struggling for sales. Porsche 911 sales are down 18 percent from a poor 2009, only 428 Mazda RX-8s have been sold in 2010 and Nissan failed to sell 1,000 copies of the fun to drive 370Z. Even the venerable Corvette, which saw 2007 production of over 40,000 units, is only at 3,522 units through four months of 2010.
Is the sports car on the permanent decline, or are we just hitting a big-time bump in the road? Take the poll below to give us your thoughts.
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3 on 3 NHL Arcade (Xbox 360) review
"3 on 3 NHL Arcade is a great idea. The latest EA hockey game, NHL 09, has shed some pounds over the winter with a diet that cuts out all of the realism and simulation that devoted fans have come to expect from the perennial franchise. Our overall roster weighs in at a slim 40 players and two teams. Theres no room for stats, or much in the way of personality, here. Thats not to say that 3 on 3 NHL Arcade forgets to include any new content. "
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text: here is my final Easter inspired table setting for Freedom Australia- this one has the most DIY aspects to it and was SO much fun to be a part of. please let me know what you think or if you have a favourite (??). and here is the last supper, if you will:


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Lowtide runs the Apple TV interface, similar to how SpringBoard runs the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad home screen system, and it looks like Apple designed the built-in iOS app with cross-device support because developer Dunstin Howett got it up and running on an iPod touch 4.
Erica Sadun from TUAW has the details:
This is probably not something you'll want to do yourself. And the reason is pretty technical, so please excuse me while I get all jargony on you. Extracting frameworks from the iPhone's "dyld" cache system was not enough to get the app to run (an approach I initially tried). Instead, you need to use caches native to Apple TV, which is the approach Howett used.
So it's more a proof-of-concept than anything practical at this point, but getting things to run where they ought not is like climbing a mountain -- because it's there.
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Internet Business Opportunities-Are They Real
Internet Business Opportunities-Ho Hum
Day in and day out we are engulfed in Internet business opportunities. in fact we see so many of them that we have just started to ignore them. It's like they aren't even there. We see them for a split second in our inbox and the next second we hit delete and boom they are gone.
For most people these are the driest emails they could get. They all say the same thing and make the same claims over and over.
Make money in your pyjamas
Make easy money
Make money today and so on and so on. The reason we don't even bother looking at them anymore is because they are all the same. It seems lately if you have seen one opportunity you have seen them all. For the most part this is true. Every week all we see is rehashed trivial and mostly garbage that the gurus claim will make you rich.
Internet Business Opportunities-The Truth
When it comes to succeeding with Internet business opportunities the truth is most people will never make it. Oh sure many will keep trying but it just wont happen.
Im sorry to have to break that news to you but it really is better than lieing to you and telling you that you can be a millionaire by the time you wake up on the weekend. Dont you wish the gurus would have admitted this before you spent hundreds and thousands of dollars on all the opportunities.
There is one other problem when it comes to making it with internet business opportunities. That problem is you. Oh great now you are thinking what the heck is this idiot talking about. Well please hear me out before you find me and tar and feather me. I think once you hear my explanation you will say hey that makes sense.
Internet Business Opportunities-Okay Tell Me
I hate to tell you this but even some of the crazy stuff the gurus are putting out can make you a lot of money if you are willing to do what it takes.
The problem is that people make 2 big mistakes. The first one is that they give up too soon and the second is they jump from opportunity to opportunity without giving anything a chance to work. Too many people think they should be making money overnight and when they don't they get all upset and start yelling scam.
While there are many scams on the Internet and trust me in my early days of marketing I bought a lot of them only to find out all I was doing was helping make some scum pond sucker rich. Did I learn? Hell no, all I did was continue spending and spending and failing and failing. Hell there was one time I even figured out that I bought the same eBook twice.
So was it really the gurus fault or was it mine. I say it was my fault because at the end of the day ignorance really isnt an excuse for my own stupidity.
I continued on like that until one day I decided either i quit and give up or I take one opportunity and run with it until I make money and that was simply how I started making money with an Internet business opportunity.
Internet Business Opportunity-What Should You Do
At the beginning of this Hub I mentioned that almost no one will ever succeed when it comes to earning online. That really is good news for the ones that do want to succeed. You see it gives you more room to take care of the business you need to do.
Whats more important is that you really have to understand what it takes to succeed. you need to be willing to put in the time, effort, patience and anything else that will ensure that you make it. What this means is that if you decide to never give up then there is a good chance that you could be one of the ones that actually make it on the internet.
You will have to commit yourself to learning, make sure you decide exactly what you are going to do and stick with it.
Something else important to know is that you will never get rich when it comes to your Internet business opportunity. Oh sure a hand full of people will become millionaires but they are always the exception to the rule.
One other thing and what I consider to be the most important is to always be honest with the people you are trying to develop a relationship with. if you are trying to sell them something make sure it is something you have studied entirely and something you truly believe in. If you ignore this you will most likely go no where in a hurry.
So if you plan to succeed then make sure you tell yourself this and stick to it.
You will need to understand what you are doing and you will need to learn that from someone you can trust.
As a new internet marketer you also want training that you can afford. What you need to do is take a look at what taught me Internet Business Opportunity.
Unfortunately you are completely right in the fact that most who begin an internet business will never make any real money. While part of the reason does come down to the fact that people just don't stick around to bring the business to fruition, there is also another side to it.
I have been an internet marketer since 1998. I lost quite a bit of money in the first few years simply because of a lack of clear information on how to succeed. Sure there were a ton of "gurus" who claimed to be making 6 and 7 figure incomes and had nifty 'screen shots' to prove it but when you asked them how they did it (in a step by step manner) most either couldn't tell you or simply wouldn't give away their 'secrets'.
People are suffering from information overload. Everywhere they look they are being constantly bombarded with information on making money from home but what they aren't being told is the truth.
The truth is that it IS hard work to get any business to turn a profit. If you're not willing to commit at least the first year to your business it simply won't go anywhere. People also have to learn to sift through the garbage in order to find the gold nuggets. Take the lessons that you learn and apply them immediately to your business. Give them the time to see if they work. If they don't, trash them and move on to the next. Don't try to take the advice of 50 people all at once. Find one mentor who's worth their weight in gold, learn everything you can from them, apply their lessons to your business and go from there.
Thanks for the tips and info. I am just starting out on the journey of making at least some cash on line so this was a good pointer. Will visit you other site also.
Love and peace
Very true. I totally agree with everything you stated above. I don't know if you have seen my hubs about the Home Alliance program. However yes this at home business opportunity. At first I started doing everything wrong. it might still seem to some that this is a bad choice to turn to. However I gave up very early, now they have expanded and have dedicated time to put this into process. The best advice would be to tell everyone that if you are going to invest money into these kind of programs, do you research and make damn well sure that you are going to motivate yourself. Thanks Dale for a very good article.
greetings Dale, I certainly agree with your hub point concerning honesty in all interactions. Good Hub


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|Klyuchevskoi volcano this morning with what is likely a new lava flow (KVERT webcam)
April 25, 2016 - EARTH - The following constitutes the new activity, unrest and ongoing reports of volcanoes across the globe.
Kliuchevskoi (Kamchatka): The activity of the volcano has intensified, in particular during the past 24-36 hours. KVERT reported that strong strombolian explosions produced an ash plume that rose to 8-9 km altitude that drifted more than 400 km to the SW.
Webcam images have been mostly unclear, but view from this evening (dawn in Kamchatka) suggest that a new lava flow might have started to descend the volcano's flanks, which would be a typical occurrence if the magma supply rate has indeed increased. An intense thermal anomaly is being recorded on satellite data as well.
KVERT alerted this morning that the "explosive eruption of the volcano continues. Ash explosions up to 19,700-26,240 ft (6-8 km) a.s.l. could occur at any time. Ongoing activity could affect international and low-flying aircraft." The aviation color code was raised to ORANGE.
Sinabung (Sumatra, Indonesia): The volcano's current and long-lasting eruption (now well in its 3rd year) continues essentially unchanged: viscous lava slowly rises into the summit crater, building up a complex dome that over-spills as sticky lobes onto sections of the upper outer slopes on the southeastern side.
|Explosion from Sinabung last Friday
When these steeply emplaced lava lobes become too large, they also become unstable and begin to collapse. These collapses generate glowing rockfalls and small to moderate pyroclastic flows when enough material rich in gas is involved. From time to time, accumulated gas trapped beneath the dome also gives way to vertical explosions. These explosions have been occurring almost daily over the recent months, producing ash plume that rise 1-2 km, typically.
San Cristobal (Nicaragua): The volcano had a series of new explosive eruptions on Friday, producing ash plumes that rose up to approx. 2 km above the summit crater, drifted south and caused moderate ash fall in areas up to 10-15 km south and southeast of the volcano, including Las Brisas, Santa Narcisa, and Chichigalpa town.
The new series of eruptions began on 22 April around 10:20 local time with a first explosion, followed immediately by a stronger one (image). Weaker explosions followed intermittently throughout the day, but activity seems to have faded again as of today.
|Ash plume from San Cristobal's eruption last Friday (INETER)
Whether these eruptions were caused by superficial steam explosions (phreatic activity) or involved new magma that has risen inside the volcano's conduit is unknown at the moment (without analysis of the ash and seismic and other parameters)
In any case, the volcano has been at elevated unrest for some time and might continue to do so for a while: unconfirmed minor explosions seem to have occurred earlier this year in February and similar, more significant explosions took place in March and June last year (2015).
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia): The volcano produced a small ash plume today, Manizales volcano observatory reported to Washington VAAC. Webcam views are obscured by weather clouds.
Sporadic mild ash emissions have been occurring from the volcano from time to time during the past weeks.
- Volcano Discovery.


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North American companies seem to be at odds when it comes to planning for management succession, according to an online survey of 1,098 senior managers and executives conducted by American Management Association.
How would you describe the attitude of your organization's senior leadership toward management succession planning?
"The survey findings deserve senior management's close attention," said Sandi Edwards, Senior Vice President for Corporate Learning Solutions, which offers advisory services and tailored learning programs to organizations. "There is little consensus among the more than 1,000 organizations we surveyed on what succession planning actually consists of, or even what it ideally ought to be. Moreover, this uncertainty is found at a time when the overwhelming majority of companies (71%) understand that given the competitive nature of the global economy and fast-changing business conditions, a smooth management succession is now more important than in past years."
The ambivalence to succession planning is reflected by the degree to which companies promote from within. While a plurality (43%) reportedly seldom recruit from outside the organization, one-third often do so.
To what extent does senior management ignore the management succession plan and go outside your organization to recruit key people?
Edwards observed that organizations have been preoccupied with survival strategies and cost cutting. "It's now time for them to play catch up in talent retention and development, and an effective management succession plan is integral to achieving this. Top people will stay with an organization if they are valued, have meaningful development opportunities and see potential for advancement. On the other hand, ignoring succession planning sends a loud message that on board talent is taken for granted. It's no wonder that the best people may look elsewhere for their next career step."
AMA's Corporate Learning Solutions conducted the online survey in December 2010 in order to probe perceptions of corporate bench strength as well as management succession preparedness. The survey population consisted of primarily senior-level business, human resources and management professional contacts drawn from the AMA.
About AMA's Corporate Learning Solutions
With more than 85 years' experience and headquartered in New York, American Management Association (www.amanet.org) is a leading provider of comprehensive leadership, management and talent development. AMA's Corporate Learning Solutions partners with corporations and government agencies to provide results oriented training solutions that are aligned with business, culture and workforce strategies.


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The end of the visitor season is fast approaching and although most will think that the gardeners have it easy during this period that couldn't be further from the truth. This is the time we very much think forwards. Although plant related work is somewhat reduced it is upon closing that we can spring into action and crack on with building projects to push the walled garden toward its final identity.
The extension of the vegetable patch which was started a while back will finally be completed along with more work in our orchard area. During the closed season we still endeavour to provide for the hall both vegetables and florists material on a regular basis which includes drying flower heads and bletting Medlars for use later.
Another major undertaking during closed season is mulching which is the application of a 10cm layer of composted material to our ornamental beds. This serves to reduce soil erosion, retard weed seed germination, warm the soil, aid moisture retention and add structure to the soil as the worms take it down into the soil profile. The mulching manoeuvre that will pay huge dividends in the summer, when we will be able to spend less time weeding. The vegetable beds will receive a similar treatment with animal manure which will be dug into the soil in late winter.
Propagation is a great way of increasing your plant stock for next season, the children on the weekly visit from our local high school helped us with just that. We hope to raise a few thousand Box (Buxus sempervirens) plants to edge some of our productive areas. We took cuttings from disease free material at around 15-20cm in length with the lower 80% of leaves removed, next they were dipped in hormone rooting power before being planted and firmed in.
We have made some progress tiding our herbaceous plantings also. Cutting back the dead herbaceous stems is far from essential but necessary if aesthetics are important and we like to think we hit a good compromise. We remove the worst looking and slimy dead stems to stock our compost pile but keep the still firm and upright seed heads that will help nourish bird life throughout the winter months.
On the Veg patch we have planted lots of varieties of Garlic, we have Japanese and Welsh Onions, Winter Brassica and Salad leaves along with overwintering Cabbages and Broad beans for an early crop next year.
This time of year is perfect to reflect on your success and failures in your garden and armed with this knowledge while its fresh in your memory seize the opportunity to order bulbs and seeds for next season.
Nearly all of the spring bulbs can still be planted while the soil is warm and if you want flowering Hyacinths for Xmas time is running out to get them potted up and stored in a dark place outdoors.
Its a perennial question. "What do you do in winter?" so please believe me when we say that
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Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
Amen :-) Have a wonderful Sunday!
A perfect verse to start the day. Amen! hugs ~lynne~
So glad you came by, and thrilled you like my blog!!! I love all things french and vintage, you and I should get along just find!!!
Hi Kathleen, so glad you found my blog and stopped in for a visit. Please stop by anytime. You too have a beautiful blog!!
Thanks for the visit today darling. I'm glad you liked the tablescape. I hope you're having a super Tuesday. hugs ~lynne~
If someone would doink me over the head every morning when I wake up and remind me of this. Thank you.