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Article Archive for February 2010
Today the US PlayStation website received an unexpected revamp with a brand new cleaner look.
The old dark black site that we have become used to has now disappeared in favour of a brighter grey feel that is more akin to its European counterpart.
This is one epic packshot.
The kingdom of Dotnia needs your help! With the power of nostalgia and a really huge sword, you are the chosen one to vanquish all evil. Dramatic? Perhaps.
One of the last times Lara Croft was mentioned at Attitude Towers, it caused a bit of a storm. This time things are much less heated, and far more public spirited!
It's just over a year since Killzone 2 landed on the PS3, and brought with it the best graphics we had ever seen for a console game.
To celebrate the anniversary, Guerrilla Games are giving away four …
Square Enix London has just announced that the demo for Just Cause 2 will be released next week.
Believe it or not, Yakuza 3 is not just about beating up dudes in Japan. The latest trailer from SEGA shows us the various locations of the game and what you can do in them.
Massive Japanese publication Famitsu have listed their favourite games on the Japanese PlaySation Store.
At the top of the pile sits Valkyria Chronicles 2 then second is Phantasy Star Portable 2, both available on the PSP. Coming in at third place is Wizardry: The Labyrinth of Lost Souls, the highest rated PS3 title.
Famitsu also list their favourite PSOne classics with Final Fantasy VII unsurprisingly taking top spot.
Many of the selection are sadly not available in North American and even fewer make it as far as Europe. Are we missing out?
Not much is known about White Knight Chronicles 2 at this point. However, screenshots do reveal some interesting tidbits about the game.
Lost in Nightmares is the first of two scheduled DLC packages that expand the story of Resident Evil 5, while upgrading the current Mercenaries mode with a few new playable characters.
Does this warrant a purchase and if so, should you download each pack individually or wait for the upcoming Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition?
The Game Group have announced it intends to cut 247 jobs, affecting 43 sites around the country. Both GAME and GameStation stores will be hit, as well as the smaller GAME concessions in Debenhams stores.
Did The Game Group bite off more than it could chew?
Make no mistake, zombies are fun to kill. We've had years of pleasure dismembering these lumbering sacks of meat. They allow us to become murderous fiends without our consciences ever getting in the way, but should we feelguilty about all those heads we've blown off with a rusty sawn -off shotgun? Of course not; zombies don't have feelings – we're doing them a favour by freeing them from the undignified situations they are in.
Nevertheless, maybe they deserve a break because they are being so over-used they're starting to lose their impact.
There are three demos this week. One for Darksiders, Digger HD, and God of War III. The Darksiders demo is a 90 minute epic of the entire first dungeon from the game. The GOW3 demo requires no introduction.
A true PSone Classic is now available on the PSN. Please welcome Grandia! There's also a new turn-based strategy game out and it's called Greed Corps.
There's tons of DLC this week for Uncharted 2, LittlebigPlanet, Borderlands, and more.
A few games are on sale as well. Warhawk is only $14.99! Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix is also half-priced.
Welcome to the Homerun for the 25th of February 2010 – the best place for news and views on the latest content for PlayStation Home.
This week is dominated by costumes for different gaming franchises, and a White Knight Chronicles photo competition.
Digital Battle has formulated a list of the top ten most expensive game budgets of all time, proving that this generation of gaming is by far the most expensive ever.
There are five titles representing PS3 on the list through Killzone 2, L.A. Noire, Metal Gear Solid 4, Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Theft Auto IV. With a budget of 100 million dollars, Grand Theft Auto IV is way ahead at the top. Final Fantasy XII is the only representative from the PS2 era listed.
Heavy Rain released in Europe on Wednesday, or comes out tomorrow in the UK.
Many of you have purchased or pre-ordered the special edition of the game that comes with the first episode of DLC, a dynamic theme, and the soundtrack.
Sales figures for the PS3 are on course to meet the fiscal year target of 13 million, according to Jack Tretton, chief executive of Sony Computer Entertainment of America.
It has been a good year for Sony with a price drop and the release of the Slim model sparking a large upsurge in sales from September. The number of units sold on week 36 was up 999% from week 35. It just goes to show the difference a competitive pricing point can make.
There's one demo this week and it contains the entire first dungeon from Darksiders. It's supposed to be a 90 minute epic, so be sure to check that out.
If you like turn-based strategy games, you might want to try Greed Corp. It's the only new game available aside from Age of Zombies.The rest of the update is pretty much DLC and old discounts.
There's new DLC for Valkyria Chronicles, Uncharted 2, Borderlands, LittleBigPlanet, and more! It's a downloadable content overload!
Don't forget that Blue Toad Murder Files episode 3 is free as long as you have the first episode. Take advantage of this deal while it lasts!
The Western release of Yakuza 3 will not include Hostess Bars or Japanese history trivia.


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- The hopes of the Kelowna Rockets finishing in first place in the WHL standings took a sever blow last night with a 6-4 loss in Tri City. While the Rockets suffered the setback, the Victoria Royals won their 10th in a row with a 4-3 win over Prince George. The loss keeps the Rockets four points back of the Royals for first place with three games remaining in the regular season for both teams. They clash Wednesday at Prospera Place with it being must win territory for the defending champions. A loss and it is likely a date with the Kamloops Blazers in round one of the WHL playoffs. For the Rockets to avoid Kamloops, they must win their remaining three games and the Royals must lose no less than two of their final three. The Royals are in Kelowna Wednesday before concluding the season with a home and home weekend series against the Everett Silvertips.
- The Kelowna Rockets won't win 50 games this season. That was erased with last night's loss. The Rockets were attempting to set a new WHL record by recording 50 wins in four consecutive seasons. The best they can do with three games left in the regular season is win 49 times.
- What did I think of the weekend? The team needed all six points to give them a fighting chance of finishing first overall. They managed only three. While not mathematically eliminated from clinching the Scotty Munro Trophy, so many things have to go right for the team to earn top spot. It starts with beating the Royals, which in itself would be a massive psychological step forward for the team heading into the playoffs. Just knowing you can beat the hottest team in the WHL would be huge, even if the two teams don't collide until further down the road.
- What did I like? I liked the teams mental strength by bouncing back after surrendering a 3-1 lead to the Kamloops Blazers Friday night in a 4-3 overtime loss. The team played a solid game in Spokane the night after and were full marks for the 6-1 win. When three players end the night with 1+2=3, the chances of winning are significantly increased. Some would suggest that it should have been an easy two points considering the Chiefs are disseminated by injuries. That is true, but I find all the teams in the U.S Division and the Western Conference for that matter are strong and the parity has never been better. Even the last place Vancouver Giants are a handful. Two points in this conference is never a gimme. Just ask the Eastern Conference teams.
- The Rockets so called 'fourth line' had a really good weekend. Tate Coughlin, Kole Lind and Tanner Wishnowski made a massive impact. The trio were creating scoring chances, were buzzing in the offensive zone and making life tough for the opposition. Wishnowski scored a goal and also dropped the gloves. Lind also fought. Coughlin, who has all the skill in the world but rarely shows it, made smart plays with the puck. Coughlin is playing the best hockey of his career.
- What didn't I like. The Rockets needed to win Sunday night. They didn't. I thought coming back from a 2-0 deficit was encouraging, but to be honest they just didn't get a save in the game. If you have read my remarks on this blog in the past, you will notice more times than not that I am a huge backer of the goalies. That said, Sunday night was not Brodan Salmond's finest hour. Nor will it be his last. It is the life of a goalie. Salmond is a young netminder who has huge potential, but in a must win situation, it is awfully tough circumstances when you are required to keep your team in the hunt for first place while playing 4 games in 5 nights. With number one goalie Michael Herringer on the bench for Sunday's game, Salmond allowed five goals through 40 minutes and was hooked heading into the third period. Hindsight says the change in goal should have been made earlier, but the team trailed only by a goal with 20 minutes to play. As luck would have it, the team was unable to score and the Americans put the game away with an empty netter.
- Tyson Baillie scored his 40th and 41st goals of the season on the weekend. Baillie becomes the first player to hit the 40 goal plateau since Rourke Chartier scored 48 times last season. Baillie also played his his 325th game, moving into third place all time for games played in a Rockets uniform. Baillie won't catch Tyler Mosienko for second place. Mosienko played 338 regular season games.
- Rourke Chartier hit the 100 assist mark in his WHL career Saturday night in Spokane. Chartier had a good weekend with goals in three straight games. On Chartier's current goal scoring pace, the 19 year would have found the back of the net 44 times.
- The teams top line, which consists of Cole Linaker, Justin Kirkland and Tomas Soustal had mixed results on the weekend. Soustal had a point in all three games (2+1=3) while Kirkland had just two points (1+1=2) in the three games. Cole Linaker didn't have a point in all three games. That line has been really good over the last month and will be a massive factor in a long playoff run.
- Cal Foote had a good weekend. The rookie d-man, who is my pick for rookie of the year, had a goal and four assists in the three games. Foote was also a +2. You have to remember Foote often times leads the team in ice time and is playing against the oppositions best players. That isn't easy but Foote is making it look that way. To put Foote's progression into perspective, the 17 year-old, who isn't draft eligible until next year, has more points (35) than Madison Bowey (30) did at the same age. Do you appreciate him more after I pointed that out?
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Hi Cassandra users, I work with the 10gen/MongoDB team. We are helping organize NoSQL Boston, and are looking for some representation from developers or users of Cassandra. The conference is on March 11 and details can be found at http://nosqlboston.eventbrite.com/ We've pulled together an interesting bunch of speakers from among the development and user communities of Project Voldermort, HBase, MongoDB, CouchDB, Riak, Neo4J, etc - but haven't yet managed to get anyone from Cassandra yet. The longer sessions of the conference will be in panel format, with speakers from a few different NoSQL projects talking about a topic. There are speaker slots available in the "NoSQL in the Cloud" and "Scaling with NoSQL" panels. We also have lightning talk and breakout rooms slots available. If you are interested in speaking, please let me know. And if anyone is interested in just attending you can sign up at http://nosqlboston.eventbrite.com/ Best regards, Nosh P.S. - congrats on Cassandra's graduation to a top level Apache project!
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Signal's Every Third Thursday: I Love Boobies!
Boobs rule, snowboarding rules, what could be better than putting the two together? Well since October is breast cancer awareness month, the Signal guys decided to do something unique for this months Every Third Thursday. They decided to make a visit to the Keep A Breast foundation where their grapichs leader Meg Smith made a custom breast cast. Then, with the help of supermodel Susan Homes McKagen, they build a custom bra bra board-and when the Bra Board is ready to shred, the lacy lingerie is handed off to Signal snowboarders Melissa Riitano, Katie Williams, and Nitro rider Jamie Madrid for the most important part of the build—a thorough exam on snow at California's Mountain High resort. Check it!


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Well, I suppose we are all busy trying to get many things done and places visited to make us a bag of memories for next winter and many years to come. We are about to take leave of Enola for a few days and head for Williamsburg, Virginia and visit with our daughter and hubby, Dana and Bob, who will be living there for another year at least as Bob is stationed in the Navy there. Williamsburg is a very historical area as most of you folks know and we hope to see some of the interesting places while there. Anyhow, it will be real good just to visit with them as distance keeps our married children pretty far away, but as long as they are content and living a good life, what else can parents ask for except the joy of seeing them now and then.
Jeff Cain, who is writing a column for the magazine now called 'The Younger Set' had asked in an earlier letter if anyone has some information on Economy and their relationship with Jaeger. He says he had been in a junk yard and discovered an engine that he could definitely identify as an Economy with the name Jagger or Jaeger on it. Also, Jeff would like to know if he an reach a curator of a gas engine museum near Camden, New Jersey. So he'd appreciate hearing from any of you veterans who can help him. Jeff is one of our young enthusiasts and his address is Mt Laurel Road, Mt. Holly, New Jersey.
Auto Fire Truck No.3 OLEAN, N.Y.
Line up of engines at Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association Show at Buda, Illinois 1967.
Fairbanks-Morse 25 Hp. type 'y', style H, 2 cylinder oil engine belter to 9 x 8 Ingersall-Rand air compressor at Mikkleson's in August 1966.
A letter from Bill May of 1591 Green-field Drive. El Cajon, California 92021 and he writes: 'I noticed in an issue of GEM that you had a bit of information on the Fairbanks & Morse gas engines. Among my engines I have 3 F-M's. I have written Fairbanks-Morse factory that was transferred to Mexico City trying to find out the year my engines were built according to the serial numbers. I received a very nice answer and was informed they were building engines at this lime and did I want to buy one. They never did tell me when my engine was built.
I also have a 'Standard' upright 5 Hp. built in San Francisco and was wondering if any GEM readers could help me find any information or pictures. It has no carburetor or magneto. I need to know what it looks like. It has an outside shaft that operates the valve in the head.
Mr. Bove in Los Angeles and myself are trying to get a club started in southern California but it seems very few people are interested. If anyone else in this area collects engines I would like for them to get in touch with with me.'
Wm. C. Kuhl, Jr., 464 So. 5th St., Sebewaing, Michigan 46759 tells us, 'Would like to offer this bit of information in addition to what Frank Hamata said in the Mar-April 68 issue of GEM on page 25. When tractor or engine is not run very often, fill the lubricator right full to the filler neck, not just to top of sight level glass. By filling to top of lubricator, you give the hand crank on lubricators a few dozen turns about once every three months or so. you won't have any trouble with a stuck lubricator. The main thing is to keep it filled so the eccentrics are flooded with oil'. Well, now there is a tip for you fellows, we hope you give it a try and find it well worth heeding.
Douglas Poor of Y. M . C. A. 340 Montgomery St., Syracuse New York would like to know where he can obtain instruction manuals showing valve and ignition timing and where he could buy a carburetor for his Utilitor garden tractor. The nameplale on the radiator slates: Midwest Utililor, Office, Dayton, Ohio, factory, Miamisburg, Ohio Model IV. He is anxious for any information as he would like to restore this tractor. So, all to the aid of Douglas, fellows!
A hit of advice from Floyd W. Cook, 410 Hamilton, Washington, Illinois 61571 He sends us this: 'I thought some of the readers might he interested in a good substitute for a standard make and break ignition coil that I find to be cheap and very satisfactory and even if a wet 6-volt battery is used it won't burn the ignition points. I use a standard, heavy door bell transformer, 115 volt-60 cycle with a 12 volt secondary and a 7 V. A. rating. Others may not work as well, especially smaller ones with less iron in the construction. Connect on the two secondary terminals only and connect nothing to the primary terminals, ignore them completely.'
Pictured is an engine I bought last fall. It is a Craff built at West Union, Iowa about 1910. They are quite rare as there were not too many of them built. It is 5 hp. with a copper water tank, no cylinder head. The exhaust is under the front end of the cylinder. The intake is on the side of the carburetor. I had one of these engines back in World War One. My father traded a horse for it. It was mounted on a saw rig. The builder of this engine was Isaiah Craff.
This is my 3-? H.P. 'New Way' Built by the New Way Motor Co. Lansing, Mich. It is the original air cooled gas engine 'Goes and goes right'. Model A Type C No. 9239 Speed 300 to 450.
Pictured with me is my two of three sons. Robert on the left and Ronald on the right. It was restored by John Ritter of Boiling Springs, Pa. I bought it from him this past summer.
And a hint from Miles Lusk, R.R. 2, Knox, Penna. 16232 -- 'If you need an old non vibrating coil for an engine, screw the adjusting screw down tight on a model T Ford coil or use a modern auto coil and put a condenser across the sparker points or breaker.' A lot of this of course doesn't make sense to me, fellows, but I'm sure you get the message and I'm glad to bring it to you.
You know, I've heard tell in the future we may have electric cars and the way things progress today who knows-every-thing moves so fast (that is, unless you are waiting for a part your plumber or electrician has ordered-then I think the pony express would have done better in the old days) but anyhow I recently read that a federal advisory panel blamed the automobile for most air pollution and called for a federal program to help develope a cleaner auto and better antipollution devices. But it ruled out the electric car as an immediate solution and said it will take at least a decade before such a vehicle can be feasible economically.
But it said a 'Piston' type steam engine of advanced design offers a potentially satisfactory solution to the current automobile and should have very low pollution and noise factors - it would be a kerosene burning steam engine -- it you could get the public to accept a steam car.
Now, how about that? Well, sometimes events go in cycles and who knows the pendulum may swing back that way again. In this day and age anything is possible, they say. (I often wonder who 'they' are you know when people say 'they say'--may be it's good we don't know.)
Well, that's it for this time and do have fun at the Reunions and Gas-Ups. Enjoy yourself, appreciate the old and new friendships and look for the good points in others when you get depressed. Sometimes when you really start looking for the good qualities in others you find much more than you expected - and its very rewarding. Life doesn't look so bad after all.
Remember--It isn't your position that makes you happy or unhappy; it's your disposition. Duly makes us do things well but love makes us do them beautifully. It is doubtful whether one can be good, without being good for something. A friend is one who knows us yet loves us.


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I have a funny story to share. While my husband was having his surgery last week, I stayed with my father in the Bay Area. He is an avid reader and consistently gets new books from the family on every possible gift giving occasion. He ran out of space on his ample bookshelves some months back, and has been stacking books in piles on the floor in his family room. I promised him that while I stayed with him, we would go through his bookshelves together and he could choose what books he might like to donate, and make room on the shelves for the newer books in his collection.
To give you a bit of back story, my dad usually reads books that he actually owns. Books he has owned for years, books he has purchased, or more likely, books he has been given as gifts. He used to use the library, but back in the 70s he had a falling out with our local library system. He had turned up at the library and was attempting to check out a stack of books he had chosen, when the librarian refused to let him borrow any books until he paid a rather hefty library fine for an overdue book. After inquiring what the title of the book was, he insisted that he had never checked out any such book in his life. My father is a scientist, and the book in question was "American Plays". Not his cup of tea at all.
The librarian wouldn't budge, and my father left in a huff, never to return to the city library again.
So, about three hours into the dusty dirty job of cleaning out my dad's book shelves, guess what I found? You guessed it. "American Plays", with a due date card marked May 30, 1979.
My father was pretty tickled that the book had turned up after being missing for 38 years, but still insisted that he had not been the person to check out the book all that time ago. After texting my sisters, one of them sheepishly admitted to taking a theater class at the local junior college back in the late 70's, but wasn't accepting blame for checking out the book in our dad's name. Hmmm. That is one of those "if the shoe fits" scenarios if I ever heard one.
So, what did we do with the book in question? Why I anonymously dropped it through the book drop at the local library. I would have loved to be a fly on the wall when they discovered that in the bin.


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Acoustic Guitar Sessions Presents the Infamous Stringdusters - Andy Hall with Andy Falco
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Boasting a prodigious blend of power and precision, the Infamous Stringdusters have become one of the most impressive bluegrass ensembles on the scene. We were fortunate to have Dobro player Andy Hall and guitarist Andy Falco join us for an intimate three-song performance, including readings of "Dark Hollow," "Fishin' Blues," and the instrumental "Goodbye Liza Jane." Hall and Falco also discuss a number of interesting topics, most notably stage dynamics and the concept of teamwork in a musical setting. We also get a close-up look at their respective instruments: Hall's Meredith resonator and Falco's Collings dread.


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Keeping the Kitchen Clean
Keeping the kitchen clean is a very important preventive measure in dealing with bugs as compared to poisoning them. The entire kitchen including the cupboard should be thoroughly cleaned while paying special attention to food storage areas such as the cupboard. Bleach water should be used to clean cabinet doors, counters, and all the surfaces in the kitchen. In addition, curry or liquid spills on the kitchen counters attract insects and so they should always be cleaned immediately. Dirty dishes should be cleaned immediately and stored in the right places since dirty sinks and dishes are major breeding grounds for bugs.
White Wine
Most bugs like the taste of white wine and that are why it can be a useful medium for getting rid of bugs from kitchen cupboards. Keeping a dish of white wine in the kitchen cupboard attracts bugs that dive into the wine, and in the process die because of their inability to come out of the wine. The bugs die instantly and in the process helping the homeowner to get rid of bugs.
Soap Solution Spray
The other easiest and most natural way of getting rid of buds from the kitchen is the use of soap solution spray. Any kind of soap solution in a spray bottle is an equality effective way of keeping away bugs from the kitchen cupboard. Spraying the solution on the cupboard and the kitchen counter or just splashing it on any visible bug kills them instantly.
Hanging Chalk in the Cupboard
Bugs can be kept away from the cupboard when it remains dry throughout. The use of chalk is one way of keeping the cupboard dry. This is another simple way of keeping away bugs out of the kitchen cupboard.
Appropriate Food Storage
One more way of keeping the cupboard bug-free is proper storage of food. A kitchen cupboard is more likely to be infested if food products remain stored in it for long periods of time. It is therefore advisable to buy food in small packages that can only last for a maximum of four months to avoid attracting bugs. Food packages that have scratches, holes, or dents should be avoided as much as possible. In addition, containers with air-tight lids should be used to store dried fruit, nuts, cereals, and grains. This helps to keep the bugs away from the containers. The most suitable containers for storing such foods include; sturdy plastic, metal, and glass containers among others.


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House Rules – Even The Other Contestant's Thought Bomber Was A Tool
Don't expect the other contestant's to be sending Christmas Cards to Bomber as he was not Mr Popularity on the set of House Rules.
TV Week is reporting that Brooke may have been the villain on screen but it was Bomber the other contestants were not liking.
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Leading the anti-bomber crusade are Russell and Grant who said they noticed his petulance from the start.
"Grant and I picked it from week one when he reckon he was spewing [being sick]," Russell reveals. "It just went on and on and on. Everyone worked hard, even Mel, but he didn't."
Bomber of course denies it and said he bonded with all the contestants. However Maddi also told TV week "That he is an interesting character." She also hints that he was not a hard worker saying "He is a little bit weird. If he's stubbed his toe. God forbid, you won't see him for the rest of the day."
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- 1 Eliza { 06.18.14 at 11:59 pm }
You could tell the way Bomber came across that it all wasn't crafty editing!
Also, in the words of Ryan, "GO NSW!!!!!"
- 2 Danielle { 06.19.14 at 9:51 am }
I still can't find any elimination interviews from Bomber and Mel! There might be radio interviews but that is unlikely. The only interviews they have previously were about her daughter. Mel must have been rich to afford IVF with sperm donation. There was an article in one magazine in which all the girls except Mel wore undergarments. Brooke talked about her tummy not being the same since having twins. Mel apparently refused to be involved, which was surprising since the article was very positive.
- 3 Andrea { 06.19.14 at 10:17 am }
It wouldn't surprise me at all that Bomber was like that, so sooky all the time.
Eliza, I was so glad The Blues won at last!
- 4 Twinkle { 06.19.14 at 11:10 am }
Yeah … he didn't exactly give me warm and fuzzy feelings when he berated Mel in episode 1. She, on the other hand, could do WAAAY better – she's a little gem! (Although I do appreciate a lot of people went off her following her reaction to their own renovation, I think she's a good person).
Danielle – interesting, eh? Someone mentioned in another post how there have been no TV, radio, print interviews … nothing! Maybe they have split.
I really wanted Mel and Bomber to win because they're a bit older and Mel works so darned hard – probably harder than anyone else on the show except for Adam … and she just got stuck in and did stuff – she didn't fart around like some of them. I don't like Ryan and Candy – he pisses me off, actually. Adam is just so lovely, so I'd like to see him win; but Lisa just annoys me. Carole and Russell do not deserve to win, because of all the rumours and scandal surrounding them … but I think they will win. I think the fact that their mortgage isn't a lot probably works in their favour.
- 5 Gabby { 06.19.14 at 12:14 pm }
I tried to give Bomber the benefit of the doubt for as long as I could but I had to give in and finally admit he was a loser.
I think Mel changed because she saw all the beautiful new items everyone else had acquired through the show and what did she end up with, Bom's pile of shit from his shed, being disguised as junkshopshit, or whatever. Her fault for bowing down to his needs.
Twinkle I am with you about Ryan and Candy, also do not want Carole and Russ to win.
Very interesting about no interviews, they may very well have the shits with the whole show for not winning.
Andrea, we gave you this years win just because we wanted to be nice.
- 6 all happening { 06.19.14 at 12:47 pm }
Least NSW will shut up for a time now Gabby.
Wonder if Mel got flack from her students?
- 7 Stacey { 06.19.14 at 12:49 pm }
Hi guys! How are my favourite posters doing!! Sorry for the late – ass check in. I Have been watching this show most nights but have been a bit slack on reading your views. I'm not surprised people are not a fan of Bomber, he does come across very douchey, and while I realise everyone has their moments I thought Mel was an absolute cracker. Hard working, good looking and made a lot of effort. I really enjoyed their 'junkyard chic' design brief the most and was extremely excited about that particular reno to see what was produced. How is everybody here
- 8 brain dead dave { 06.19.14 at 1:08 pm }
I guess I lost faith in Bomber when he turned that little scratch on his shin into an Opera. Then there was the orange wardrobe doors fiasco and it's all been downhill since then. Mel should smell the coffee and upcycle the hoarding pseudo brute. Bomber should be a cautionary tale to those contemplating website dating.
Hi Stacey.Good to hear from you.
- 9 Stacey { 06.19.14 at 1:50 pm }
Thanks BDD I have missed you! I read on another blog that people were promoting RR and their funny regulars. I couldn't help but think of you and Andrea and Daisy
- 10 Gidgitvonlarue { 06.19.14 at 3:22 pm }
You could tell he was a big sooky hypochondriac. He carried on like a crazy woman when he just slightly scratched his shin – he didn't even try to hide it or 'toughen up'. And the amount of times he got his sook on because he wasn't getting his way. Plus isn't he meant to be a professional painter?? He never finished one paint job and from what I can see he's not a very GOOD professional painter at all! Did everyone see the state of his house? We painted our entire living and kitchen – primer and two coats – in 2 days – and we are NOT professional painters. No excuse.
And I was a bit of a 'go girl' about Mel but she really went off the boil as well. Turns out they deserve each other!
- 11 Tragic { 06.19.14 at 3:32 pm }
Hi all, thought i would start adding to the conversation as a long time reader!?! I actually really like carol & russel? – they make me laugh and I can imagine me and Mr Tragic quite possibly coming off very similar on reality tv. Also Adam & Lisa are my favourites too, the fact that he seems like a stoner makes me like him even more 😉 they seem to really adore each other which i love.
- 12 Shellbot { 06.19.14 at 3:37 pm }
I think I saw on interiors addict that Mel and Bomber are doing no press. IA interview whoever had their house renovated that week and could only show the pictures for that one…
- 13 brain dead dave { 06.19.14 at 3:41 pm }
No press, hmm? I may have to go around and egg their house. Bomber would love that. He loves juvenile pranks.
- 14 Gabby { 06.19.14 at 4:46 pm }
Hi Stacey, nice to see your name around again.
I thought all the contestants were contracted to have to do interviews etc for a certain time after the end of the show.
They must really have the poops.
- 15 Andrea { 06.19.14 at 5:08 pm }
Hi Tragic, and Stacey, thank you, nice to hear from you again.
All Happening and Gabby, you can't win all the time, it was the Blues turn. Gabby, remember your roots! Oh well, its only a game.
Shame HR wasn't on last night, I want to see the gardens done, I'm liking Adam and Lisa more and more, Candy and Ryan are too fake for words, and Carole and Russell apparently own other homes. Maddie and Lloyd are okay too.
- 16 Eliza { 06.19.14 at 5:23 pm }
Hi Tragic – I'm with you.. I seem to like Carole and Russell for some reason and also like Adam and Lisa. I wasn't too fond of Lisa at first, but she grew on me. I don't mind Maddi and Lloyd, either but would prefer A&L to win based on their work on the show.
Stacey – well, hello.. nice to hear from you
Gabby – you can think whatever you like to make yourself feel better 😉
Andrea – the last time we won the series I was in high school and a bunch of us went dressed up in blue with big fluro signs.. we even ended up on TV. It has been a LONG time coming!
I am glad not having to hear Bomber constantly whinge and whine on the show.. it has been more pleasant viewing!
- 17 Gabby { 06.19.14 at 6:44 pm }
Andrea and Eliza, I am really happy N.S.W. won last night, congratulations to the both of you and to all our other commenters from N.S.W., well deserved.
Am I forgiven?
Carole and Russell give me the giggles at times the way they carry on and I don't mind them but it makes me mad when I think of them owning numerous properties.
If that was their only property they would probably be up there as one of my favourite couples to win.
- 18 Anonymous { 06.19.14 at 8:50 pm }
just curious- has it been confirmed if/how many properties Carole & Russell do own? (or how mortgaged they are!)
- 19 Melly { 06.19.14 at 11:13 pm }
It's getting to the pointy end so I'd better unlurk and give thanks to Annajjj and all the commenters here. You're the icing on the House Rules cake!
My two bob:
I REALLY want the facts on how the Tassie Devils and their mohawked minions cohabit. Grant had the tightest, meanest mouth when he explained how he'd fought to keep the house, presumably from his ex wife. I'd love an interview with their exes!
I like Carol and Russell but absolutely won't vote for them if they have other property. I doubt the producers will come clean, which I think is really unfair if people are supporting them because they think they're battlers.
So it's the lovely Adam and Lisa with Maddi and Lloyd a close second.
- 20 Eliza { 06.20.14 at 1:06 am }
LOL, Gabby.. I love a bit of sports related banter. You know we're good!
Melly, I would love to know about Brooke and Grant too and how often they really do all live together/how he got the house. I also agree, don't paint people as battlers if they are not.. the public certainly won't stand for it!
- 21 Gabby { 06.20.14 at 9:17 am }
There was a comment a couple of weeks ago from someone in Tassie that knows Brooke and Grant's setup and they said Grant's kids definitely only stay there on alternate weekends. They live with their hairdresser mum who did their mullets for their TV debut.
Also it was quoted the other day the Bom's kids are only weekend visitors as well.
As I said a couple of comments a go, I like Carole and Russ but no way should they be in the show if they own more than one property and they will not be getting my vote. Wrong, wrong, wrong.
They have already received too much under false pretences, in my opinion.
- 22 mm#8 { 06.20.14 at 8:34 pm }
Bomber is gone… kinda happy to just leave it at that… he is probably doing us a favour by going underground
Mel tho…. the spectacle has lost a bit I fear by her departure.. we like a fighter & that is Mel
hope all works out for them
- 23 Tuppence { 06.21.14 at 11:48 pm }
Agree with you Melly re Carol and Russell having multiple properties. Why should they be on if they are not "strugglers", although I guess this is not a criteria for House Rules. Also, I am sick of Carole calling out "Russsselllll". Am over it!
- 24 ExEssex { 06.22.14 at 7:19 pm }
I also wondered if it was a. 'Rule' that they had to be 'battlers '. If not then it doesn't really matter if carol and Russell own 15 properties, because they have made for really good tv. If they have BROKEN the rules then I think everyone deserves to be pissed off. I certainly will be.
I must admit… I just presumed that rusty and carol were. 'Battlers ' at the start just because of the state if their home and their (I'm searching my brain for the right word). I can't think of the right word. A bit bogan maybe? I don't know.
I hope they haven't broken the rules, because I've really enjoyed watching them.
- 25 rose { 06.23.14 at 12:58 am }
Hi lovely people!! I'm waiting impatiently for big brother Australia to start. I loved your show last season compared to the awful American season and I'm hooked. It has made me add a trip to Australia on my wish list. I have always wanted to see the stars in the southern hemisphere. I would want to stay a long time, a month or more. Maybe go to new Zealand too.
I live in New York but Australia seems expensive to me! Lol.
Oh and I have been reading about this show and the show called The Block, even though I haven't watched either of them. I just enjoy this site so much.
- 26 rose { 06.23.14 at 1:03 am }
I have another question. How do people with no real high income jobs qualify for these huge mortgages in Australia?
It would be very hard to get these mortgages in the U.S. if you didn't have a high income.
- 27 Eliza { 06.23.14 at 1:47 am }
Hi Rose! I have NY on my bucket list.. I would love to visit soon. Do you think it is cheaper than Aus? Sydney (where I live) is definitely up there in the $$$ stakes but I would have thought NY would be similar?
I have been to NZ a couple of times and have been able to have a nice stay doing 2 weeks per island. You could do less and stay less time and still see a fair bit due to it being nice and small. The South Island is stunning though.. wildlife and beautiful scenery everywhere! It is a must only 3 hours from Sydney.
- 28 Ex Essex { 06.23.14 at 7:52 pm }
NZ is stunning. I agree, the South Island is the way to go. I find NZ pretty reasonably priced. And NY is more expensive than Sydney!! Clothing is really expensive to buy here compared to the USA. But other than that I find Sydney the same or less expensive than NY
- 29 Kate { 06.24.14 at 10:35 am }
Hi All,
I only just found this site today and love it and all of your comments. I read yesterday about the contestants property portfolios. Only one of the houses is their only house and that they actually live in and it's the Tassie Demon's. Russell & the Mouth have 3, they live in a waterfront villa worth over $1M, have part ownership of swank apartment and bought the reno house. Bomber & Mel have their 'own' houses and he bought the reno house. Candy and Ryan have 2, Lloyd and Maddi live in swank waterside place and neighbours at reno house never see them. Adam & Lisa (my favs) live in a gorgeous big house and although they bought the reno house a while ago, neighbours rarely see them. The $ value of their portfolios were on the site. Russell and Mouth's was about $2M I think!
- 30 Karl { 06.24.14 at 10:59 pm }
This show is a joke , and reeks of the way society is today.We have people living in there cars with kids , we have families in cues of hundreds just to get into a rental. The worst part is these people who cry and carry on when they see there investment houses done up is a joke because all there thinking then is how much it's worth now for there port folios .Also they act as if there living in these house , it's there @&&@ investment homes.
The show would have more appeal if no one had there own houses and
helped other people who also were strugglers and the prize being a large deposit for there own home.
- 31 Gayle { 06.25.14 at 11:02 am }
I was shocked to find they all owned other properties, but it did explain why they were all so good and knowledgeable about renovating, as I would have no idea where to start. However, what does annoy me now that I know the real story, is when some of them (Carole?) say if they won, it would be "life changing". Also what annoys the hellthat out of me is the viewers were given the impression the "poor bastards" all lived in these shitholes!!!
- 32 Kate { 06.25.14 at 11:16 am }
Karl & Gayle you are both 'dead on'. Why on earth can't the show be more like the US version of 'Move that Bus' as edited as it is also but at least it is towards the needy. The list is endless regarding candidates, elderly, families with a disabled member, run down buildings made into some type of needy accom. Really pisses me off. I'm a sgl wheelchair bound mum with 2 gorgeous teenage boys, one disabled (mentally & physically) and live in a dump and pay almost ALL of my money on private rent. I'd kill (joke) to have someone come and just give me curtains and cushions, maybe a light fitting or 2. I know it's a rental but that just goes to show…..the needy don't have freaking 'property portfolios'!!!!!
If I knew then what I know now I'd never even started watching the show.
- 33 Kassala { 06.25.14 at 8:38 pm }
Hi, I could not help but comment.
I have found out that all couples in House Rules own multiple properties. THAT SUCKS!
I refuse to vote for any of them. They do not need their mortgages paid for them, they need a reality check, and so do producers.
- 34 Kate { 06.25.14 at 8:49 pm }
@ ROSE. Hi Rose, every contestant on House Rules has at least one other property of a much higher value (that they actually live in) so of course they use their existing properties as collateral. Russell and Carrol have a property portfolio of around $3M.
- 35 Virginia { 06.27.14 at 2:47 pm }
Hi everyone, I am reading these comments and just thought I would add my bit about the properties they own. From what I have garnered – Adam and Lisa only own their one house together. Until 2005 Adam shared in ownership of a house with his father and he sold his share to put into this current house with Lisa. Ryan doesn't own another property, the other property actually is owned by his parents. Maddie and Lloyd have a unit in Sydney. Mel owns the house on House Rules, but her and Bomber each had a house of their own already. Carol and Russell own three properties, one in Mandurah Bay they are trying to sell for 1.170 mill$$. The Tasmanians only had Grant's house. So of the remaining contestants, only Carol and Russell are multiple property owners. Which means they won't get my vote, which isn't hard because Carol's nagging and poor treatment of others is irritating.


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Carole is an ordinary girl, leading an ordinary life. Then one day it happens. She discovers her body, sex and sin. Will she ever be free from the torment of her passionate desires?. Directed in 1970, Max Pecas' film is a classic piece of adult cinema from the golden age of French erotica.
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The Al and Beth Bester family of Hampton have been named Dakota County's "2010 Farm Family of the Year" by the University of Minnesota. They will be recognized locally on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at the Dakota County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Al was raised on a farm in Rosemount that was originally bought by his grandfather in 1919. Throughout his childhood, Al helped his father out on the farm. In 1988, after studying at Dakota County Technical College, Al married Beth and they bought their current farm in Hampton.
Today, Al and Beth farm with Al's Dad, with a friend in partnership and own 550 acres of cropland growing wheat, corn, soybeans, and hay. They also milk 55 cows. Al and Beth have two children, Jessie and Matt. Both children are studying agriculture in college.
The Besters are one of 72 farm families from around the state, one from each participating county, being honored by the University this year.
The families will participate in a statewide recognition on Thursday, Aug. 5 at the annual Farmfest near Redwood Falls, Minn. Profiles of the 2010 honorees and information on the recognition event can be found on the University's farm family website, http://mnfarmfamilies.cfans.umn.edu/.
Families receiving honors have demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and supporting agriculture and agriculture production.
"Almost all Minnesota farms are family farms," said Bev Durgan, dean of University of Minnesota Extension. "These farm families are a major driver of Minnesota's economy and the vitality of Minnesota's rural communities. The University of Minnesota is proud to recognize these farm families for their contribution to agriculture and their communities."
Along with Farmfest, University units sponsoring the recognition event include University of Minnesota Extension, Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station, the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Back in July of 2010, Ruffian Games and Microsoft Game Studios released the sequel to the open-world super cop adventure Crackdown. The sequel was met with mixed reviews, it expanded upon the multiplayer aspect introduced before it, and added more to the already adventurous nature of the city explored. Thanks to E3, Crackdown 3 has been announced with an official trailer.
Davey Jones, the original creator of Crackdown will be heading the Crackdown 3 project himself. The game is set to release for Xbox One and has not announced a release date yet. The title comes as a surprise to many, fans of open-world games as well as third-person shooters now have something very exciting to prepare for. Finally, a new console to help expand the series.
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Dear old harp singers,
I've not properly thanked you for your generous time and your beautiful voices with which you so kindly supported my project. Thanks to your boldness and hard work, a different slice of Knoxville now has an awareness of our dear tradition. But for me, doing this together with you has made me feel more deeply the bond of our old harp community.
My sincerest thanks to you all: Tina, Sarah, and Chaz on alto; Ruth and Ann on Treble; Claudia, Christine, Sara, and Rick on Tenor; and Bill and Joe on bass!
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Scotland 'key' to protecting UK's most threatened birds
Protecting habitats in Scotland is "critically important" to conserving the UK's most threatened bird species, the RSPB has said.
The charity said that of 40 species it had prioritised for urgent conservation action, 31 had a major part of their distribution north of the border.
Birds at risk include the Slavonian grebe, which breed in the Highlands, and also the corncrake and red kite.
The RSPB hopes to get more help from government and landowners.
Stuart Housden, director of RSPB Scotland, said by working in partnership with government, farmers and the public it had achieved some successes.
He added: "However, times change and our wild birds now face some very serious challenges from climate change, to changes to the way we farm and the fragmentation of habitats from development.
"Today we call on all those with the capacity to drive positive change and contribute to our collective future to join us in saving these attractive species.
"Scottish wildlife enriches lives and defines our identity - only together can we secure this heritage for future generations."


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My Asus Eee has been repaired several times, I've replaced its keyboard, hard drive, battery and even CPU/chipset fan. The transformer is dying so that I could use it either to charge up the battery or to operate the computer but not both, otherwise, the computer will reboot itself randomly. Worst yet, it is still running Windows XP and would be obsolete enough soon, for example, no more dropbox in the near future.
So I took the plunge to buy a new notebook, but I was on a budget. I want something light and small, despite I could use my Teclast tablet when I want absolute portability. Finally, I got a Acer Aspire ES 11 which features a bigger display, and it's lighter in weight and has better battery life. USB 3.0 port is available as well, but of course, it won't be much faster. This is a fact of life, you choose only two: cost, performance, portability.
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HealthDay News -- Losing weight can improve gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in obese and overweight adults, whereas regaining even small amounts can worsen symptoms, researchers found.
"Weight loss and increased physical activity can be promoted as nonpharmacological, nonsurgical [treatment] methods in GERD patients," Preetika Sinh, MD, from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, and colleagues reported at Digestive Disease Week 2013 in Orlando, Fla.
The researchers studied 213 obese and overweight adults participating in a structured weight loss program, who completed the validated reflux disease questionnaire at baseline, six and 12 months to assess GERD. Participants had a mean age of 46 years; 67% were women and 84% were white.
All subjects had lost significant weight at six months, the researchers found. Weight loss was associated with a significant reduction in mean GERD score (0.72 vs. 2.15; P<0.01), and a significant reduction in the proportion of subjects with GERD (16% vs. 38%; P<0.01).
At 12 months 172 participants regained a substantial amount of weight. Weight gain was associated with an increase in mean GERD scores (0.7 vs. 1.2; P<0.01) as well as an increase in proportion of participants with GERD (16% vs. 22%; P=0.06).
Weight gain affected GERD score in a dose-response fashion, with those who gained less than 5% experiencing a 0.41 increase in GERD score (P<0.05) and those who gained more than 5% experiencing a 0.73 increase in GERD score (P<0.01).
In women, increased physical activity was associated with an improvement in GERD score independent of weight change, age or dietary intake, the researchers found.
"This prospective cohort study shows a dynamic relationship between GERD symptoms and body weight -- weight loss leading to a significant improvement in GERD symptoms, whereas even a small amount of weight gain (<5 percent) leading to worsening of symptoms," Sinh and colleagues concluded.


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Yes there's food,
And yes, there is drink,
That obliterates,
The ability to reasonably think.
As there often is,
There must be a sleazy crime.
To accompany food and drink,
Amid the greasy slime.
I'll again be misconstrued?
Considered rude to intrude,
As I allude to substances crude,
That many consider food.
Your indolence and irreverence
Has no defense,
As your impudence,
Discards the evidence.
Your own life you retard,
As you disregard any yard,
Any road, any boulevard.
Shame is your discard.
Foul food and cheap beer,
Renders imbibers so queer,
And litter spoils,
All the lands we hold dear.
The vendors sicken',
With the greasy frickin',
Finger lickin' chicken,
Brains and arteries thicken.
Toss out the empties.
Many mini-bottles of liquor.
The deception is rife,
And our society is sicker.
Disregard facts.
Big Macs - heart attacks.
Habits and taste buds rule,
And the consciousness lacks.
Cheap beer and wine.
Keep the sheep blind,
As grease permeates,
And clogs the mind.
To eat well and do well,
Seems a bummer?
But it is this food and drink,
That makes you dumber.
Is it Bojangles,
Where you get your fix.
And must you fall,
For lame culinary tricks?
Is it in McDonalds,
Where you fall for a trap?
Or is it another fast-food,
Like the Kentucky fried crap?
It matters not,
Eat it while it's hot.
Now toss it out,
At any convenient spot.
The police are on the case.
If there was just a little evidence,
Like discarded containers,
With finger prints.
The cops will find the clues.
It's just a matter of time.
If there were only some evidence,
Of there being a crime.
~Micky Dee~
Foods for the selfishly stupid:
Within a half mile, with a quarter of a mile - the evidence of Bojangles, Taco Bell, McDonalds, the liquor store, etc. are tossed out of the idiots' windows.
The shame of the overindulgence of stupid food is so strong that the morons of self-imposed ignorance self worship with self loathing - toss their evidence of garbage out of their moving cars.
Their addiction to garbage is as bad as any addition.
The Majestic Plastic Bag - A Mockumentary
Plastic bags are illegal in some couintries.
They should be illegal on planet Earth.
Most humans cannot be trusted with plastic.
Scarecrow of Plastic Straws: Consipuous consumption
Tired of the trashy look?
142 other pictures I took.
Why not throttle,
The plastic bottle?
Get outraged to spastic,
About all the plastic.
There's a crime,
Isn't it time?
But cops don't have a clue.
So it's up to you.
Again part of the solution?
Or part of the pollution?
.~Micky Dee~
You're so right. This shows exactly what the idiots who do this are feeding on. Bill has been picking up the same stuff off our road for several years (although someone else has a sign posted honoring themselves as the picker upper, but they don't do it) and he finally got a break last year. Just like in Alice's Restaurant, there was a paper (a receipt) with the name and address of someone on our road amid the debree. We google earthed and found them, he drove by and witnessed a trash dump of a yard. We had the sherriff come out and he visited and gabbed on the porch for maybe half an hour, but wasn't about to pay the perpetrator a visit, just wanted our info. Then he left and the trash continues to be strewn. I guess he wants a record just in case a real crime gets committed, then we can become suspects as we are motivated by anger. Great post you have here! Thanks!
I've given up trying to figure people out, Micky Dee. My greatest crime in the city neighborhood I live in is feeding the birds. Mind you, I clean up the area everyday along with the trash that careless others toss out that blows up on the sidewalk and the back of the building. The very people that constantly felt the need to tell me to make sure and clean up my MacGregor pup's poop, (which I always did immediately without any need of a warning; he passed away this summer unfortunately), toss their fast food trash out the windows of their cars. The neighbors behind the apt bldg where I live have a problem with renters. I been harrassed by them for feeding the birds and they spend their time glaring at me when I clean and refill my feeder and water. Ironically, it appears not one of them has ever missed a meal...KFC from the looks of it!
Great piece, Micky Dee, on the careless, thoughtless state of our overindulged, obese society. Considering the fact that fast food contains little nutritional value yet exorbitant calories, it is no secret that is an expensive killer for all the damage it does. Even if I had money, I wouldn't consider buying a morsel. For a society that worships beautiful bodies, I still see lines at the drive-thru joints. Many today no longer know what it is to feel hungry. Little do they realize that hunger builds character.
Very good , thank you Mickydee
What a brilliant hub, I loved it and the photos were a real eye-opener too! Since the introduction of plastic there has been so much damage to both humans and our environment. A great read as always Micky, thank you.
It's not negative in the sense that it's for the betterment of mankind. What are we supposed to do? Ignore it? Let the trash pile-up? Tell everyone, "Don't worry I forgive you?" It reminds me of that old commercial where the Indian Chief was standing by the freeway while someone threw trash at his feet; I was a child back then and the tears coming down his cheek got to me. I'm glad you write like this. You just showed the evidence of mankind's callousness but it's not like you named names. We can all look at the pictures and like Neil Young sang in "Needle and the Damage Done" know that there is a little part of it in everyone so we can do our part.
God dang you kick major ass; you clean up the road and give everyone tough love with a poem.... thank you.


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Join us for our fourth Fit and Funky holiday experience, this time we're in Port El Kantaoui. Our travels in 2009 will bring us to Occidental Allegro Riviera, Tunisia. This resort provides a lively atmosphere and impressive all inclusive facilities, close to the beach. This is a Fit and Funky event you will not want to miss!
After successful trips to Valencia, The Algarve & Turkey, Fit and Funky, Occidental Allegro Riviera, The Euphoric House Collective and Jules of Musicollektive have collaborated to bring you:
Fit and Funky in :: Antalya::
Sixdays of all inclusive fun, fitness, music and relaxation
Thursday 11th September - Wednesday 17th September 2008
We will be staying at Club Ali Bey Belek which is a luxurious, five star resort situated on a wide sandy beach on the Mediterranean coast. We listened to our customer's feedback and have endeavored to create an all inclusive package which will prove to be the best Fit and Funky event yet.
Fit and Funky will be offering various fitness activities during your stay in Antalya. There will be multiple activities available throughout each day and all activities will be hosted by the best, fully qualified, fitness instructors we have to offer. Whether you would like to try Yoga for the first time or you are a fitness professional, there's something for everyone including:
Funky-Aerobics • Step-Aerobics • Aqua • Body Conditioning • Boxercise
Circuit Training • B.T.T. • Kick-Boxing • Tai Chi • Yoga • Pilates • Salsa
Zumba • Street-Dance •
The following activities will also be available during your stay at no extra cost
Beach Volleyball • Beach Soccer • Basketball • Water Hockey • Table Tennis
Shuffle Board • Boccia • Horseshoe Throwing • Darts • Archery (subject to availability)
After working up a sweat in a Fit and Funky class or if you would prefer some rest and relaxation during your stay, why not lay back on a recliner and soak up some sun on Club Ali Bey Belek's private stretch of beach, or enjoy the soothing warmth of a Turkish bath. Club Ali Bey Belek also boasts a massive 15,000 m2 Aqua park which is guaranteed to impress. The Fit and Funky in :: Antalya :: package include unlimited access to leisure and relaxation facilities in the Club Ali Bey Belek complex including:
Club Ali Bey wellness center with Sauna & Turkish Baths • Aqua park
Archery Range (subject to availability)
Club Ali Bey Belek also offer beauty treatments, massages and tennis court access (at an extra charge)
Once you have indulged in the activities and facilities Fit and Funky holiday have to offer, you will have the opportunity to party till the sun comes up. As with all Fit and Funky parties you can expect a superb atmosphere hosted by London's Euphoric House Collective, & Musicollektive, bringing you the finest:
Funky House • RnB • 80s Soul and Funk
Belek and the surrounding areas offer a wonderful range of activities from Watersports to Golf. Belek town center has many shops, including fashionable clothing boutiques, bars and souvenirs for a spot of shopping. You can lap up some of the culture by visiting various historical and cultural attractions in the area. Antalya is one of Turkey 's major tourist centers Antalya is famous for its marina, history, museums and waterfalls. The town of Side is an ancient town with a small harbour. Side boasts an ancient theatre and historical ruins as well as an idyllic long beach. There are many other attractions within a reasonable distance of Club Ali Bey Belek, far too many to mention here. We recommend visiting the Turkish tourist board for more information.
We wanted to get this just right and we believe we have done just that. Club Ali Bey Belek offers 5 star accommodation in a wonderful location. Fit and Funky in :: Antalya :: is an all inclusive holiday so all meals including breakfast, lunch, dinner, local alcoholic and soft drinks, selected snacks and ice-cream are included in your package. Hotel rooms are available for
2 sharing • 3 sharing
All Club Ali Bey Belek hotel rooms include:
Full maid service • Satellite TV • Telephone • Mini-Bar • Safe • Air-Conditioning • Mini kids Club
Following is an overview of the Fit and Funky in :: Antalya:: package
All of this for just £635 per person
These are just some of the main points of the Fit and Funky in :: Antalya :: extravaganza. As with Fit and Funky events past you can expect a great atmosphere, a chance to try out new activities and an opportunity to make new friends. Not to mention the beautiful Turkish weather and free giveaways.
Fit and Funky aim to make your holiday experience as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, we take all the hassle and complication out of arranging your break. Once you have reserved your place we will carry out all the necessary bookings and keep you informed throughout your experience with us. For a complete guide of what you can expect from the moment of booking to the start of your holiday please visit our bookings page. Fit and Funky are happy to answer any queries you may have regarding your holiday. Please click here to contact us by telephone or email with your enquiries. Above are just some of the main points of the Fit and Funky in :: Antalya :: extravaganza. As with all Fit and Funky holidays you can expect a great atmosphere, a chance to try out new activities and an opportunity to make new friends


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(translated from Russian by I. Woodhead)
E. Our readers know and love Memoria. A Corporation of Lies, your most recent bestselling novel. What they don't know though is the amount of hard work you've invested in the popular S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and TechnoTma novel series for which you've written quite a few wonderful books. Now tell me, have you ever disregarded the computer in order to write your science fiction with ink on paper?
A. B. Oh yes I have, albeit a long time ago. When I was young I tried my hand at a screen play (or so I thought as in fact I wrote not a script but a rather decent novel outline). I filled two fat notebooks before I lay my hands on a typewriter and typed it all down having changed many scenes in the process.
E. Can you name a book that inspires you to write? In other words, one that recharges your writing batteries and creates that writing itch that makes you plant your butt in a chair now?
A. B. So many questions in one. Such an inspiring book has to be interesting otherwise I just won't read it. Characters have to be vivid and the events, colorful- in other words, the author has to submerge me into his world and suspend any disbelief from the very first page.
I can't give you one particular title - there're just too many of them. When I was young, I was tremendously affected by the books of the Russian authors, such as Strugatsky Bros and Robert Stillmark, and also Rafael Sabatini, Robert Sheckley and Ray Bradbury. Various sci fi flicks added their two cents, of course - literally, because in those days I had to go to half-legal underground video shops to watch bad copies with very approximate bootleg translations. But they allowed me to discover many new worlds and come up with a few of my own.
E. And as a reader, what particular SF genre do you like most? What kind of films and games do you prefer? In a role game, whose part do you usually take?
A. B. I'm a grateful and omnivorous reader. I like dark fantasy, hard science fiction, post apocalyptic, techno thrillers, space opera... I honestly can't remember what a computer game looks like: about fifteen years ago or so, I was really into "strategy" and "quake", but now I just can't tell you.
E. Scandal-mongers accuse you of using ghostwriters, eight to fifteen in total. Is it true what they say that you subject them to corporal punishments for missing their deadlines?
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cover art was by A. Rudenko
A. B. Can I have their names, please? Where did you hear this? Had I released ten books a year, then these rumors of my evil-lordly nature would have probably had some substance (laughs). In fact, I do take my time over my projects. At the moment, I'm finishing my last stand-alone novel, Continent Anomalous, that has taken me over a year to write. By the way, the idea belonged to Andrei Levitsky and we even started writing together, until Andrei got sidetracked by another project and I had my hands full releasing and promoting the English version of Memoria on Amazon. The best I can do is four books a year. With a little help from my ghostwriters , I might improve my turnaround in the future (laughs some more).
E. Can you tell us about any prospects concerning the TechnoTma series? In two words: is it curtailed, or are we to expect new novels in the series, and yours in particular?
A. B. At the moment, this multiple-author series features new novels by Victor Glumov, Victor Nichkin, and Roman Kulikov, as well as a story anthology. My co-writer (that is, Andrei Levitsky) and myself don't plan any future installments. At least not in the next few years, because I've developed too many other ideas that I can't wait to write about.
E. Is there a book world you'd like to move to and live in? Your own, or maybe by another author. Or are you happy enough with the world we all live in?
A. B. I think I'd rather hang out here for a while. This world offers a life full of travel and the joy of discoveries, and I'd love to know it better. As it is now, I keep writing till I drop, and have no time left to travel. As for other fictitious worlds, I can go there at a moment's notice. All I need to do is open a book and start reading it.
E. What do you think about all these Apocalypse scenarios? Have you stocked up on vodka, ammo and first-aid kits?
A. B. Honestly, I don't care. I have to admit though I can't be happy about what's going on in the world.
E. And what kind of advice would you give to those seriously preparing for Armageddon? Which forecasts should they dismiss and which ones would you consider more realistic?
A. B. The current state of the world economy is the Armageddon scenario that seriously worries me. And still, I try not to think about it. I'd rather move forward and trust my luck. Some seem to do the same while yet some others will hopefully follow our suit. All you need to do is believe in yourself.
E. An interview with Alex wouldn't be complete without asking him about Andrei. Are we to expect any new projects from the two of you? Or have you gone your separate ways for good?
A. B. That's right, we do have a project. I've just sent Andrei a publishing contract to discuss. But until it's signed, I can't tell you anything about it. All I can say is that it has some connection to the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game. Its readers and fans can follow my VKontakte page for more news. Once the contract is signed, I'll tell them all about it.
E. Did you ever dream of becoming a writer and Levitsky's co-author when you were little? What was the little Alex Bobl like at school and in kindergarten? What did his teachers say about you - especially your literature teacher?
A. B. never thought in a million years that I would be a writer. The first notion of the idea I got when I was about twenty-five, and then it disappeared, suppressed by the more urgent needs of a successful career and an upcoming promotion. And co-writing anything - the thought never entered my mind.
At kindergarten, I was this kid in a pair of shorts and a white T-shirt who spent all his time drawing. I could murder a whole drawing book in under an hour, and our teacher didn't praise me for that. At school, I wasn't an A-student but a typical B-grader. And as for our literature teacher, she, of all people, used to say that I wasn't going to get anywhere in life. I met her recently at our 20-year school reunion, and she's still none the wiser.
E. I bet you expect this next question! Which of your novels could work best for a screen adaptation, and why?
A. B. I'd love to see film versions of Memoria. A Corporation of Lies, and also The Wasteland Clans.
E. Let's look into the future, as far as we can. Alex Bobl is sixty. What kind of everyday problems do you envision for him?
A. B. None whatsoever. I'm at the wheel of my own pleasure boat on the wide ocean, sailing her into the sunset.
E. Let your imagination run wild. Imagine there's no corruption in Russia any more, no officials stealing funds, so that even the Sochi Olympic builds are completed on schedule. All the get-rich-quick Russian oligarchs have repented, willingly gone to jail and given every Russian back his or her share of the oil bucks they pilfered. What problems would such an ideal society face?
A. B. Did you understand what you've just said? (Laughs) Life will be boring.
E. Now can you tell me in all honesty: is Russian science fiction publishing already dead or does it still have another couple of years in it? Strictly your humble opinion.
A. B. Oh yes it does - more than a couple, that's for sure. Doubtful it'll die at all. The market has this tendency of self-redressment. The publishing industry is undergoing some serious changes which at the moment happen aggressively fast, and it's a shame that our publishers can't keep up.
E. What changes does the Internet bring to a writer, considering the reader is now closer than ever before, and the hard copy is being replaced by online cloud reading?
A. B. I can only be happy. Distances don't matter any longer: we can exchange messages really fast which means we can get readers' feedback and watch the audience's reaction to new Internet releases in real time. Also, I save a lot of time doing research on the Internet (although naturally I double-check it all when I work on a book).
E. Can you say something about e-book promotion and whether it works better than traditional promotion? Have you mastered e-sales or are you still an apprentice?
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A. B. In Russia, official ebook stores have limited content while piracy abounds. I can't see us earning any money from web publishing for a while: this model takes its time to develop in Russia. In the West, though, it routinely works fine. There's Amazon and its competitors where anyone can try to get a book out and seek his or her share of audience in their genre. Russian authors, however, have quite a few hurdles along this route. First, e-readers such as Kindle, Nook and others aren't officially available in Russia therefore they don't support the Cyrilic alphabet. Which leaves us with books translated into English, and that's the route I've taken. Memoria was the first to come out in English, soon to be followed by Continent Anomalous and hopefully, other books I'm about to start working on this winter. The second hurdle is receiving Amazon's royalties which they send to their overseas authors by check, a big pain. And finally, the translation itself. You need to find a professional translator and invest some serious money in it, then try to make the book pay it back and bring some profit.
E. Do you have many fans? Female fans, in particular (something I wouldn't say no to myself). Are you already trying to escape their attentions hiding in tax offices?
A. B. Fans I have many - unexpectedly so, and it makes me very happy. You won't believe the letter I received through VKontakte social media site the other day: a boy, one of my readers, was writing an essay about my book! Can you imagine? You just can't believe how it made me feel as a writer... I had no idea my books could affect anyone that much.
No, I've never hidden from my fans in a tax office. I prefer to meet them at book shows and fairs. I've only been to the tax office twice in my life, both times to receive a deduction.
E. Jerzy Tumanovsky is known for his addiction to his oxygen mask - he even has his pictures taken in it like Dart Vader. Do you have any professional phobias? Do you carry a handful of bolts in your pocket, or some laser-sword batteries, or do you beam yourself up to places instead of driving there?
A. B. No phobias, no. Wish I had more time so I could put out more books.
E. Any advice you could give the Inkpot readers? Apart from writing and editing their work, of course, because they're up to their ears in it as it is.
A. B. Just keep reading. Read lots of good and interesting books.
And good luck!


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2016 Ford C-Max: Efficient Versatility
March 31 2016,
The 2016 Ford C-Max is back this year and it continues to pack an impressive combination of fuel-efficiency and versatility. Just by looking at it, you know the 2016 Ford C-Max is capable of being the perfect family vehicle with plenty of space in front, in the back and in the cargo area.
What you may not see right away, however, is the impressive hybrid technology that makes the C-Max one of the best vehicles on the road in terms of fuel economy.
Two Hybrid Versions of the 2016 Ford C-Max
There are as two versions of the 2016 Ford C-Max offered to consumers: The first is the base hybrid model which is powered by four-cylinder 2.0-liter engine that delivers 141 horsepower and 129 lb-ft of torque. This engine is mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission and is also combined with a 35-kW electric engine that is powered by a 1.4-kWh lithium-ion battery.
These two engines allow the 2016 C-Max to average 5.6 liters per 100 kilometers in the city, and 6.4 liters per 100 kilometers on the highway when it comes to fuel consumption. The average fuel economy rating is set at 6.0 liters per 100 kilometers.
The 2016 Ford C-Max ENERGI is powered by the same gasoline engine as the hybrid variant, but gets a beefier 7.6-kWh lithium-ion battery which allows it to travel 33 kilometers on electric power alone, which means in other words that you are not burning a single drop of fuel. It will take about 7 hours to charge up the C-Max using a traditional power outlet, or 2.5 hours with a 240 volt current.
You can see the total specs for the engine here.
The 2016 Ford C-Max is a Car that Doesn't Drive like a Hybrid
Most consumers think that hybrid vehicles drive differently than other vehicles. In most cases, they are right. However, when it comes to the 2016 Ford C-Max that is not at all the case as most will notice immediately that it drives quite like a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle. Accelerations are predictable and fluid, and so is braking. What you notice is how quiet everything is at startup and when using only the electric motor, but most would agree that a quieter cabin is always a good thing.
Also, surprisingly, the 2016 Ford C-Max is quite springy and dynamic on the road, and handling is rather sporty -- something you might never have expected from a versatile vehicle focused on maximizing fuel economy.
To learn more about the 2016 Ford C-Max, contact us today at Bruce Ford.


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Monday, March 15, 2010
New blog- Industrial Heritage in Brazil!
I wish I could read Portuguese, but since there are so many cognate words with Spanish, I am able to muddle through! Thanks for the new blog, Ms. Marcon. I am looking forward to your writing and pictures!
The Comitê Brazileiro de Preservação do Patrimônio Industrial (TICCIH Brasil) is a vibrant group. Their website is here:
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sounds interesting - but what is the link for Mariana's "Theory and Practice of Industrial Heritage" blog?ReplyDelete
Hi David!ReplyDelete
The blog is linked from this site when you click on this blog's title. I didn't realize how confusing that could be. I will revise the post to include the blog address also. Thanks for the heads up.
Today I tried to log on to this blog. Blogger reported that the blog had been removed with on more information. I hope that Ms. Marcon brings it back soon!ReplyDelete
I would like to share my new blog with all of you.ReplyDelete
Since I only published it yesterday, there is not yet any posts of my own, only news, links, texts...
Though it is a Brazilian blog, I intend to post in different languages, so you are all invited to comment, debate, suggest...
I wish you all a wonderful 2011!


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I just got this from the American Academy of Poets!! "Congrats! You're one of two winners of our 2009 pledge drive"- I'm not sure what I get but tomorrow I'll be mentioned in the newsletter www.poets.org Thanks to all who pledged for me to write a poem a day- I'll thank you personally later! I will be doing a chapbook of some of the best poems.
(right now I am woozy from adhesive for vinyl flooring- the bathroom floor is almost down!)
Poets.org - Poetry, Poems, Bios & More
A resource from the Academy of American Poets with thousands of poems, essays, biographies, weekly features, and poems for love and every occasion


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Nicholas Naquan Heyward Jr. Park
Basketball Courts
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How to Reserve an Athletic Field or Court
Organized leagues or special events need a permit to use an athletic field or court. For people under 18, the permit is free. For those 18 and over, a fee is required.
To reserve space, please see our Athletic Permits and Applications page.
Know when to go: view upcoming athletic area usage.
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The Science Centre Singapore was designed as a fun way to educate children about the wonders of science. A family can easily spend a day here but don't expect to be able to explore it all in one day as there are more than 1,000 interactive exhibits. The most fun for youngsters is probably the Waterworks featuring a fun water maze made up from water jets. The bottom line is that no child will leave the park completely dry.
- Singapore Zoo Admission with Roundtrip Transfer
- Singapore Zoo & River Safari with Transfer
- Singapore F1 Street Circuit Driving Experience
- Adventure Cove Waterpark™ 1-Day Pass with Hotel Pickup
- Jungle Breakfast with Orangutans at Singapore Zoo
- Skip-the-Line: Night Safari Admission with Transfer
- Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands & River Cruise Tour
- Chinatown at Night with Dinner & Cruise
- Singapore Zoo Admission
- Gardens by the Bay Admission
The Science Centre Singapore has been a custodian of creativity and innovation, capturing the evolution of scientific developments through unique and relevant exhibitions and shows and continues to ignite young minds and foster new generations of scientifically savvy Singaporeans. Our many interactive exhibits, housed in 14 galleries, cover a wide range of topics related to science, technology and mathematics.
There is an additional 20,000 sq.m. of outdoor exhibition space showcasing the Waterworks exhibition, Kinetic Garden and Ecogarden. We also offer a wide range of enrichment programmes for students aimed at complementing the school's formal science education as well as enriching and fun events, competitions and outreach activities for everyone.
Curious kids can take a tour to the Bioethics Exhibition to learn more about Dolly, the cloned sheep or take on a voyage into space at the Space Science Exhibition or understand more of fire and its chemical reaction at the Fire Exhibition. The folks at Science Centre Singapore are always busy introducing new, temporary science activities on top of their permanent exhibitions such as the popular 'CSI: The Experience', an exhibition inspired by the famous CBS television series CSI.
This well-put-together scientific institution is on Upper Jurong Road. Its facilities include a few food outlets (one of it is a McDonald's shop.), coin-operated lockers, baby strollers for and retail shops. Many people also make a trip to Science Centre Singapore's sister attractions; Omni-Theatre, Singapore's only IMAX dome theatre and the Snow City, the first permanent indoor snow centre in Singapore.
Science Centre Singapore
- Opening Hours: Daily from 10:00 - 18:00
- Address: 15 Science Centre Road, Singapore 609081
- Tel: +65 6425 2500


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I've been eyeing this print by birdinabunnysuit on Etsy for quite some time, and finally bought it last week. I'm not sure what, but there's something about it that makes me so intrigued.
The real life pirate kitty is happily sleeping on the couch next to me now. She's making these little bird like sounds when she snores that just makes my heart burst over with love.


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"And yet, Barbara, I trustfully place happiness and honour in your beloved hands. You have long been clear to me, but now for the first time I believe confidently and firmly that I have found in you the very wife for me. The bitter trial imposed upon you—I knew it in Landshut—bowed your unduly obstinate nature, and if you only knew how well your modest manner becomes you! So I entreat permission to accompany you home."
Barbara nodded assent, and when he had mounted the steep staircase of the house before her he stopped in front of the narrow door, and a proud sense of satisfaction came over him at the thought that the vow which he had made in this spot was now fulfilled.
Her father had failed to bend this refractory, wonderfully beautiful iron; he had hoped to try with better fortune, but Fate had anticipated him, and he was grateful.
Full of blossoming hopes, he now asked, with newly awakened confidence, whether she would permit him to cross her threshold as a suitor and become his dear and ardently worshipped wife, and the low "Yes" which he received in response made him happy.
A few days after he married her, and journeyed with her on horseback to the Netherlands.
On the way tidings of the battle of Muhlberg reached them. The Emperor Charles had utterly routed the Protestants. He himself announced his great victory in the words, "I came, I saw, and God conquered."
When Pyramus told the news to his young wife, she answered quietly, "Who could resist the mighty monarch!"
In Brussels she learned that the Emperor had taken the Elector of Saxony captive on the battlefield, but the Landgrave of Hesse had been betrayed into his power by a stratagem which the Protestants branded as base treachery, and used to fill all Germany with the bitterest hatred against him; but here Barbara's wrath flamed forth, and she upbraided the slanderous heretics. It angered her to have the great sovereign denied his due reverence in her own home; but secretly she believed in the breach of faith.
By Georg Ebers
Volume 9.
Three years passed.
Barbara occupied with her husband and the two sons she had given him a pretty little house in the modest quarter of Saint-Gery in Brussels.
Here the capital of wealthy, flourishing Brabant certainly looked very unlike what she had expected from Gombert's stories; and how little share she had had hitherto in the splendour which on the drive to Landshut she had expected to find in Brussels!