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Offers the same as Broadway 0.6 plus the following Linux apps:
Linux parts are all updated.. experimenting with Wifi now. After this i need to include Linux-Prefs into the AROS side. Since the AresOne comes with AmigaForever it will allow to have the virtual Amiga running in coherency mode. (Thanks to janusUAE). You will be able to run Linux-, AROS-, AmigaOS 3.x-, Windows-apps and more at the same time.
Symbol Rechnen simulates the encrypted known from various magazines computational tasks, where each digit is encoded by a particular symbol. Your system will randomly generata new task each time.
You solve it so that all additions and subtractions or Multiplications and divisions (v. 2.1) rise vertically and horizontally. An infinite number of tasks for all math lovers. It is available for all platforms, PC, Amiga, MorphOS and AROS
After the release of the first release candidate of the cross-compiler LLVM, this bounty project is now successfully completed.
Pascal Papara, who is the initiator and main sponsor, is looking for suggestions for the description of the second phase. The point of the bounty is to simplify the transition to 64 bit.
Nikolaos Tomatsidis has published an update of his AROS-distribution AspireOS (screenshot). This version is customized to the Acer-netbook Aspire but should run on every other hardware.
The update requires an existing 1.x-installation. Amiga games now are started via AROS/68k instead of using AmigaOS Kickstart files. Additionally the music programm MilkyTracer, the BoingIconBar, Snapshoter, some games and many updated system files were added.
Users of Samsung or Dell netbooks have to replace the hdaudio.config and the HDAudio-driver by the ones with the ending "dell".

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Godzilla and the Bravo Shot:
/ monsters / rebellious /
"...Many other Godzillas have been produced in Japan since 1954, but from the 1960s Godzilla rapidly lost its power of social realism. (An important exception is Godzilla vs. Hedra of 1971, which explores Japan's pollution problems like Minamata Disease.) Godzilla became a good guy who confronts bad monsters and always wins. In other words, it became a pet Godzilla. Yet a pet Godzilla is no longer a monster. A monster is only entitled to be a monster because of an unpredictability that surpasses our imagination. A monster should have a future that includes the possibility that it will rebel against the corrupt and wretched world. Failing that, it should be terminated. For me, a pet Godzilla is the product of the imagination of Japanese parents -- i.e. kyoiku mama and papa (educationally-driven mothers and fathers) -- as well as of the Japanese school system that moulds obedient children, depriving them of imagination. The taming of Godzilla anticipates the loss of imaginative and creative powers by Japanese adults..."


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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Police are investigating after a business in Winston-Salem was robbed at gunpoint late Tuesday night, according to a press release.
Officers went to the Spin and Win located at 3601 Patterson Avenue around 11:45 p.m. in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, they discovered two suspects entered the store with firearms.
The duo demanded money and left with an unknown amount of money.
No injuries were reported.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700.
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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Me either. I did win a gift certificate before so from time to time I keep trying.
I didn't win either. Oh well.
I know that when they get that HUGE grand prize going, that's when I'll win it. lol
I posted it somewhere else, but I won a $10 gift certificate at Main Street Cotton Shop. Whhoooo Whooo - totally exciting. I don't know what I'm going to get, and don't think I've ever spent $10 anywhere, except at 7-11 buying slurpees for the kids...better bring out the credit card to add on to my shopping!!
since most of us use pseudonyms, how can we tell who won?
I won a 10 dollar gift certificate from Wish Upon A Quilt shop in Raliegh NC. I was thrilled I never win anything usually. Trying for the July one but am getting frustrated have to look on so many pages to find that bunny. They dont always give you a hint. I guess thats good on their part they want me to look LOL but dont always feel like it.
that's why i don't even play. LOL!
I won a $10 certificate to D;s Sewing Center and already spent it. Got some backing and binding for a Schnibbles pattern I am going to do using Prairie Paisley from Moda.
It is fun to just do the hop and see how many wonderful shops there are out there in cyber world. I have been fortunate enough to come across some great deals. Also, have been lucky in finding some fabrics that the quilt shops are out of; as that happens to somebody like me who waits too long to start something after they buy their fabrics. I have so many "someday" projects...I am going to have to put the fabrics with their patterns so I don't forget what is what. LOL
Mamaw, I know what you mean, I just did that two days ago. Started a bucket of fabric and matched them with their pattern or if didnt have the actual pattern the name of the one i want to try. I looked thru the site but only found one thing I really could afford. There are many shops where I wished it was from instead of the one that it is if you know what I mean. So I found a yard of a blue material that I liked so will now have to find a pattern for it. Have fun shop hopping.
The thing I don't get OR understand is ok a person wins a gift certificate. Cool. This is fun, BUT you gotta pay the taxes..... Hrm where does the win come in? Maybe its just me, I thought WIN meant free. I won a $10 cert. awhile back. I was gonna order a $8 book. But it said so much for taxes? huh? but I won $10. :?: :?: :?: :roll: :roll:
I won a $10 GC once...You can't get much for that due to tax and shipping. Actually...thats about all you can get! Of course I used it with a smile and spent a lot more, afterall...who wants to pay shipping and then not get a good sized squishy??? :roll: :lol:
Well i just used mine and applied the whole thing of mine to the fabric and i had to pay the shipping. There was no tax. If the store is in another state you dont pay taxes. You only pay taxes if it is sent to an address in the state the store resides in.
ooopppsie, your right. i mean shipping........ :oops:Originally Posted by janedennis
I won another gift certificate, but haven't checked the site yet. Have been on the road and haven't stopped moving long enough to get to check it out yet. It is fun to see what is available out there. :lol:
way cool girl..... :D


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NDA baseball camps March 15 in Wadena
WADENA — Current professional hitting coach Caleb Curry, of Northern Diamonds Academy (NDA), is running a baseball camp in Wadena on Saturday, March 15.
Players in grades 3-5 will be in came from from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Cost is $25. Grades 6-8 will particpate from Noon - 2:30 p.m. Cost is $30. Grades 9-12, 3 - 5:30 p.m. $30.
The camp will be held at Wadena Elementary School gymnasium and will cover all the basic fundamentals by using drills and activities learned by camp staff at the collegiate and professional level.
Each session will vary in instructions covering base running, throwing mechanics, individual defense, and an offensive circuit.
Registration information can be found by visiting www.northerndiamondsacademy.com. Contact Caleb at 320-491-2460 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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A 'Free Your Spine' workshop at Navutu Dreams Resort and Spa is the latest to join the plethora of yoga sessions available in Siem Reap.
With the Peace Café, Hariharalaya Meditation Retreat Centre, Siem Reap Hostel and Angkor Bodhi Tree Retreat and Meditation Centre all providing yoga, Reapers have been spoilt for choice as to where to salute the sun and dive into downward dogs.
Now there's a new, high-end yoga studio in town. Chic retreat Navutu Dreams started running private classes for hotel guests in autumn 2012, and last month ran its very first yoga workshop, led by acclaimed Australian teacher Paddy McGrath.
The workshop promised to 'unbutton' the spine using backbends, playful poses and lighthearted language and imagery.
"We held three classes in three days and it was really nice because Paddy was teaching the way to do the poses, rather than new poses. So she gave a new approach to yoga," says Navutu co-owner and new-found yoga convert Giovanna Morandi.
Unlike the private classes, the workshop was open to non-guests and attracted many of Temple Town's practitioners. In fact Giovanna, plus her sister and Navutu co-owner Maddalena were the only non-yoga teachers there.
"It was quite nice because we had teachers coming to the class – as students we were very much outnumbered. It was really nice also to see the teacher being very open about things and the other teachers saying, 'well it's wrong the way you are doing it', but they were not taking it personally," laughs Morandi.
"They were all very open in terms of let's learn a different way. The thing about yoga is that it's not a technique you can learn so rigidly – there are so many ways to reach it."
Attendees included New Yorker David Seth Fink, a former dancer and long-time Pilates practitioner who teaches 'yogilates' (a practice combining yoga and Pilates) and hatha yoga at the Peace Café. He described McGrath's workshop as "challenging and fascinating."
Also there were Jennifer O'Sullivan, one of the original Peace Café teachers, Natalie Kay who teaches vinyasa flow at Siem Reap Hostel and Fionuala Power, fellow Peace Café and sometime Navutu teacher.
"Fionuala has done two classes here already. She is very good and I think we will work more together," says Morandi. "We've also had Prasad who is an Indian teacher who has been teaching a lot of meditation as well, as we've had guests requesting that."
Following the success of the workshop, Morandi hopes to hold more in the future alongside Navutu's private classes.
The classes are similarly priced to the workshops, $25, and are tailored to the guest's requirements, so if ashtanga is your thing but you only like to practice in the morning, the resort can arrange it accordingly.
"It is more expensive than if you go to the Peace Café but then you are in a resort, and it's a private class – we call the teacher at the time you request. There is a service there," Morandi says. "The type of yoga varies according to the needs of the guest."
Morandi thinks yoga is becoming increasingly popular in Siem Reap because the very feel of the place lends itself to the practice, and for many people it is part of the "Southeast Asian experience."
"When foreigners – especially westerners – think about Southeast Asia, they think about spirituality: the mind and soul, healing together, in a communion," she says. "So yes, it's part of the Southeast Asian experience. And part of the Siem Reap experience because there is a lot of yoga here."
Fink feels yoga provides "a kind of sanctuary for people to slow down, reconsider their lives, learn, process, heal and change." Many, he says, discover yoga for the first time in Siem Reap.
"I have a fairly high percentage of students who have never practiced yoga before," he says, "And are using their time traveling to start the practice as a way of developing long term habits of skillful self-care."


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Event Date: Annually in October
Event Venue: Start - Amalienstein; Finish - Ladismith High School
Join us again - or for the first time - for this exhilerating mountainbike challenge through the magnificent Seweweekspoort and picturesque Hoeko Valley. Three distances are on offer: 80 km for the serious bikers, 40 km for the juniors and 25 km Mini Challenge for families and not-so-fit.
The race will start at Amalienstein, 25 km from Ladismith on Route 62 in the direction of Oudtshoorn. From the start in front of the Lutheran Church at Amalienstein, participants in the 80 km Challenge will first traverse the orchards of Amalienstein farm, before joining the gravel road through Seweweekspoort. This part of the road traverses the Swartberg Nature Reserve and water catchment area. The first part of the route is 26 km long and climbs approximately 600m. The second part (back) is downhilll and a really exhilarating section! At the northern exit of the Poort in the Great Karoo, riders will do a 10km loop and then join the gravel road for the return through the Poort back to the starting point and then follow the same route as the 25 km Mini Challenge.
Riders will follow a footpath to Zoar and then cross the R62 main road. From here a single track, jeep track and gravel roads will take participants through fruit farms in the picturesque Hoeko Valley and across the farm Spera to join the Hoeko road via Knuyswagensdrift to Ladismith, where the Challenge wil finish at the Ladismith High School. This section is no fun ride - a few streams will be crossed (water level depends on the rainfall) and there is some single track. Blacktop has been limited to a single 2 km stretch in the Hoeko Valley. The most strenuous climbs are encountered in the last 10 km before the finish line. There are no technical sections and all dangerous areas will be clearly marked and flagged.
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First Presbyterian Church
Malvern, Arkansas
The week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday is traditionally known as Holy Week. It is the week that marks the significant events of Jesus Christ from his triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his crucifixion, death, and resurrection. Once again First Presbyterian Church of Malvern will host the Malvern Community Holy Week Services. This is a series of mid-day worship services with a variety of local ministers participating. This year the church has invited five ministers from the community to come and preach.
Monday, April 10, 12:05 p.m.
Rev. Lavon Post, First United Methodist Church
Tuesday, April 11, 12:05 p.m.
Rev. Nancy Scott, St. Paul United Methodist Church
Wednesday, April 12, 12:05 p.m.
Rev. Henry Mitchell, Victory Praise
Thursday, April 13, 12:05 p.m.
Rev. Jimmy Bobo, First Assembly of God
Maundy Thursday Service,
Thursday, April 13, 6:30 p.m.
Rev. Courtney Bacon-Latina, First Presbyterian Church
Good Friday, April 14, 12:05 p.m.
Rev. Nathaniel McCollum, First Missionary Baptist Church, Rockport (Pastor Emeritus)
Rev. Courtney Bacon-Latina of First Presbyterian Church will lead an Maundy Thursday evening service with communion by candlelight. This service commemorates Christ's last meal with his disciples.
These midday services are designed to fit into the "lunch hour" to accommodate the working people of the community. The services will begin at 12:05 p.m. each day and last for about 30 minutes, with a sandwich luncheon provided AT NO CHARGE by the Presbyterian Women immediately following the service.


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What an Überlancer is and why you need one.
These last few weeks it occurred to me that although I had an excellent idea about what I do and what my skills are, that information was really not accessible to the general public, unless they felt like digging deep on this blog and my woefully un-updated flash website. And so i turned my eyes on an old pet project of mine, creating a portfolio site at http://uberlancer net.
Well, here it is, now, in all its glory. I used the excellent behance prosite as a basis for the site. It contains a selection of work, old, new, private and for clients, made at Ogilvy and at Grey, with just one common denominator – it is work I am especially proud of. Please take a look at it and tell me what you think.


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Match Report
As Sopley had not played a hockey match before and as the Moyles Court team were considerably younger – the fixture was a training match. After warming up with skills and tactics the girls all began to improve. It was good to have Moyles Court partnering Sopley girls.
When the match started, Moyles Court instantly moved into attack and scored the first goal within 20 seconds leaving Sopleystill standing in their start positions! With coaching and encouragement the game progressed well with both teams improving. Sopley certainly developed and two of their players played especially well. Moyles Court showed skill, speed and versatility and won by 8 goals to 1.
Although Moyles Court won easily, both teams learnt from the session and enjoyed the afternoon.
Final Score: Moyles Court – 8 Sopley – 1
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Who'll look after your pet
Dr. Cecilia Stenning MSc Vet Med MRCVS
Cecilia enjoys all aspects of veterinary medicine but have a special interest in dentistry and small rodents.
Cecilia lives in Clapham with her husband and their three Guinea pigs Ed, Brian and Wilson.
Dr. Jennifer Perry BVSc MRCVS
Jenny is now living in London and is enjoying working in brook green. She enjoys both soft tissue surgery and medicine.
In her spare time she enjoys long walks with her cockerpoo, Annie.
Kerriann Hayes
Kerriann enjoys all aspects of nursing, with particular interests in dentistry, exotics and surgical nursing. Kerriann hand rears kittens for a local charity and is most happy when helping pets recover from an operation or illness.
Kerriann and her partner live in West London and have 2 children, a dog, a rabbit and various small pets to look after.
Kerriann will be implementing nurse clinics at the practice and looks forward to meeting you and your pets.
Anna Nordstrom MA MA BA
As well as being a caring face on the front desk, Anna will also help with ordering your pets' food and medicines as well as booking your appointments.
Anna can answer any question you may have regarding the Pet Health Club, insurance or invoicing and is responsible for co-coordinating the work we do with various charities such as the Guide Dogs and Dogs Trust.
Holly Whiting
In her spare time Holly enjoys looking after her 3 rats and 3 dogs named Hector, Teddy and Berty.
Lara Waterson
Lara joined PetCare in December 2005 as the Practice Manager.
Just as the veterinary staff take care of the animals, her role is to take care of the expanding number of practices, ensuring all our clients receive the best possible service and their pets receive the highest standards of care available.
Lara is always interested in hearing your feedback as we constantly look to improve our service to you and your pets. She also loves to sneak a few strokes and cuddles with your pets whenever she can!
Lara lives in Surrey with her husband and her very spoilt cat, Hobbes.


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Viceroy Santa Monica
Why We Love It
- TripAdvisor members rank it No. 2 of 34 Santa Monica hotels and rave about the stylish interiors
- Buzzing nightlife scene at Cameo bar that overflows out to the pool where locals go to see and be seen
- The chic rooms are big on comfort -- after a night partying downstairs, sink into a pillowtop mattress with a fluffy feather duvet
- There is a $21 nightly "amenity fee," but it covers necessities like Wi-Fi, morning coffee and bottled water, plus champagne upon arrival
"The hippest hotel on the west side" -- Time Out
Map & Directions
Rooms & Rates
Situated in the heart of downtown Santa Monica, the 4-star Viceroy Santa Monica puts you in the perfect location to explore all that SoCal's beach cities have to offer. Hit Santa Monica or Venice Beach, take a Ferris wheel ride on the famous Santa Monica Pier, or stroll through the Venice canals. Santa Monica's Third Street Promenade and Venice's trendy Abbot Kinney Boulevard are also nearby for shopping and a variety of dining and nightlife options.
The Kelly Wearstler-decorated lobby and public areas feature a trendy retro design with modern details including walls filled with mirrors and sleek green leather sofas. The guest rooms are equally glamorous with feather duvets, Egyptian cotton linens and sleek walls filled with art. Take in a pool, ocean or city view from your room.
Amenities include a fully equipped 24-hour fitness center, two outdoor plunge pools encircled by cabanas, and rental bicycles to take a ride along the beach path. While in SoCal, why not learn to surf -- the hotel's concierge staff can set you up with their preferred surf schools, or take it easy and just hang at the beach.
Dine alfresco at the hotel's restaurant, Cast, serving up fresh seasonal cuisine from chef Tony DiSalvo. The hotel's hip Cameo bar is a great place to grab hand-crafted cocktails and take in the ocean view while mingling with hip locals. The glam space overflows outside, and Friday and Saturday nights, a DJ adds to the already buzzy bar.
There is a $21 nightly "amenity fee," but it covers necessities like Wi-Fi, morning coffee and bottled water, plus fun stuff like champagne upon arrival and fitness classes. Parking, however, is not covered by the fee and will run you $39 per night.
- "Whimsy abounds at this stylized seaside escape—just look at the porcelain dogs as lamp bases and Spode china plates mounted on the walls—yet the compact rooms, which all have French balconies, and sexy mirrored walls draw quite the upscale clientele" -- Fodor's
- "Though the exterior—a white boxy slab—doesn't invite a second glance, the interiors here marry retro-chic with pure whimsy" -- Travel + Leisure
- Bar
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- Pet-friendly
- 100% smoke-free
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour room service
- Concierge service
- Currency exchange / ATM
- Laundry / dry cleaning
- Business center
Room amenities
- Air-conditioning
- Iron and ironing board
- Mini bar
- Safe
- Flatscreen TV
- iPod/iPhone docking station
- Video games on request
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in public areas
- Bathrobes
- Hair-dryer
- Luxury toiletries
- Bathtub or shower
- Valet service (fees apply)
Check-in: Standard Time is 3pm.
Checkout: Standard Time is 11am.
Pets: Pets allowed
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- Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night
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merging mentalitys
what once was two shall now be one
dark shadows flee from the rising sun
new light of day chases the past away
what was once was beat... now shalt not stay
dissipate to reassimilate... tasks are shared between
disgarded chore now cast ashore.. before the shade is seen
the last resolve before dissolve.... an echo in the breeze
lost part... with in the dark.. theres more thats left unseen
a new beginning with a brand new day
a debt indebted will now be repaid
what once was taken shall remain undone
a new view revealed with the rising sun
a part of me... did die today
but we knew that part just could not stay
an echo in the breeze of last resolve
till job is done then too dissolve
dissipate to reassimilate... tasks are shared between
disgarded chore now cast ashore.. before the shade is seen
the last resolve before dissolve.... an echo in the breeze
a thousand fold... more tales told... a truth half heard to tease
do unto others as they would do unto you
this lesson taught well to a shaded fool
past commitments must be up held
but for future the lessons learned well
a guarded moment changed in time
many a hidden word warped in twisted rhyme
who to the message ? who to the spell ?
lost meaning to the blind fool who will never tell
dissipate to reassimilate... tasks are shared between
disgaureded chore now cast ashore.. before the shade is seen
the last resolve before dissolve.... an echo in the breeze
more to thought... than lessons taught... and more that words can mean
looking glass
take a look into the looking glass
with in a moment
you are there
as the dark dank tunnel tumble's you,
within the darkness
feel the terror feel the tear
torn too with fasination
split by fear and dread
dead paths revealed befor you
as you wonder where they led
theres one traveled trail of gravel
this path pulls to draw you on
one real resolution
to find out what has gone
through bramble that grasp the glowing orb
as they strangling out its light
barbed fingers clutching, cutting flesh
as roots sternly seek
to clasp you tight
onward over boundless cavern wide
spanned by slender, fragile rope
can it bear this extra weight?
can you risk to hope?
darkness flys around you
as you seek safe sanctuary
will you find that peace of mind?
or merely stark insanity?
through slender hall
with grasping hands
make small yourself and speed
they reach without dispairing bars
upon your soul they'll feed
the open space of desolate
fear flys in dark's disguise
souls shrieking sorrow creeping
hunting ...waiting
till the prey is once espied
hunting as you run for cover
a tower looms up high
locked door and pitted walls
for cover you must climb
howling figures dive
as the you strive to reach the top
whispers in you frozen ears
that urge you now to drop
aloft a window hope's a fire
as you stumble through the aperture
no going back now for what you see
you wanted answers?
what could it be?
alone a maiden sprawled on her bed
is she dead?
a mirror affixed the door
fragment reflections upon the floor
a fist a belt a shoe ?
who broke this mirror ?
was it you ?
did sharp words reverberate?
was it more than it could take?
besides the mirror a trail of blood
each piece fragment caused a cut
can you see into the shards ?
do you know now where you are ?
now take a look into the looking glass
any piece but have a care
take a looking within the looking glass
in a moment you are there
but as you walk within the shadows
as you feel reality tear
can you escape the looking glass
or are you trapped in there
deeper and deeper
can you escape in time
take a look into the looking glass
welcome to my mind
wall of sound
Fight the over whelming noise pounding at your head
Trying hard to decipher anything that's said
Unable to tolerate the wall of sound
As you fight the chaos attacking you from all around
You feel you stand alone merely tolerated by those so near
No aspect of you links you to others you hold so dear
Your mind throws slanderous thoughts around in to your mind
A candidate for loneliness your own company all you find
Extracted from life… a walking carcass all that's left
Thoughts blend with reality… a heart that feels bereft
Echoing sound… silence all around… the words in your head pound
No peace no quiet no solace to be found
fragmented reality
Shattered fragments fall… onto the rocky ground
Piecemeal reflections… shinning back… at the tearful clown
A myriad of mockery …
a distorted smile… is shown
No one to see the jester smile… shows over…
he's all alone
Mirrored desolation … Casts back the memories to the blackened soul
Faded hopes of yesterday…many a failed goal
Lost laughter wars… with faded dreams
The ghost of things… that could have been
Smile painted in broad cast beam
Nothing… ever… as it would seem
Tears mar painted false façade
Wash the grease paint… smile's fade
Mirrored shard… held tight in grasp
Blood washes present… heals the past
Scar the marred fragmented soul
Let pain of body… hide pain of soul
Lost in a world of distorted view
Hidden from most but the chosen few
Peace? … natural sedation?
Loss of concentration?
Am I loosing my mind?
Look into the blank eyes what do you find?
Loosing reason… cohesion
No thought or exertion
Slowly slipping away
Or allowing sanity to stay?
Fragmented thoughts
Feelings distraught
Abstract reality
Is this the real me?
Confused… bemused
Feel lost and used
What is peace of mind?
Is it something I can find?
Thought…dancing in my head
To fast to be read
Is this insanity?
Could it be the real me
Who am I?
What am I?
Where am I?
Why am I?
Alone I cry
Am I just an empty shell?
To selfish to tell?
To lazy to heal?
To scared to feel?
Damaged merchandise?
Dead dull eyes?
No completion
Permanent deletion
Chase friends away
Deserving non-to stay
Natural sedation?
Who am I?
who am i
Who am I? … I am no one just a cold dead frozen heart
What am I? … I am nothing but a shadow in the dark
Where am I? … I am every where and confined to the pits of hell
Why am I? … I am the balance… I live so you are well
When am I? … I am all time … my being echo's through the past
How am I? … I was created from a demons last repast
How can I? … My soul kills and perishes those I hold so dear
I take away your anguish I take away your fear
How long will I? … For all of hells bitter sweet eternity
I am nothing I am no one I am poison this shadow which you see


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Wolves v Preston preview
Last Updated: 05/05/17 9:32am
Wolves will be without Ivan Cavaleiro for the final game of the season against Preston.
The winger was shown a straight red-card for an off-the-ball incident during their 3-1 defeat at Derby and will serve a three-match ban.
Goalkeeper Andy Lonergan is doubtful as he struggles to recover from a back injury but winger Jordan Graham could earn his first start since a 15-month lay-off with a knee problem.
Joe Mason and Silvio are in contention to feature as Paul Lambert's side look to end a three-game winless run in the Championship.
Ben Pearson and Paul Gallagher are back from suspension for Preston.
Midfielder Pearson has missed three games having picked up 15 yellow cards, while forward Gallagher sat out the draw with Rotherham having been sent off against Newcastle.
Manager Simon Grayson remains without Tom Clarke (Achilles), Greg Cunningham (broken leg) and John Welsh (calf), while Calum Woods (knee) goes the entire season without featuring.
North End are winless in five, though a point would be enough to guarantee them a top-half finish.


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Jamie Bell is all smiles while answering questions about his AMC show Turn at an AOL Build Series event on Wednesday (April 20) in New York City.
The 30-year-old actor was joined by his co-stars Ian Kahn and Owain Yeoman, all of whom later stepped out for the season three premiere at New-York Historical Society.
Jamie was recently asked about how he would do as a spy in real life.
"Terribly! As soon as I see any authority figure, like law enforcement, or — because we've been doing a lot of talks at universities, when I see a dean or something — I feel like I've done something wrong," he told the Washington Post. "And I look guilty. I think I have a guilty face."
Also pictured below: Jamie hangs out with his girlfriend Kate Mara that same day in the East Village.
25+ pictures inside of Jamie Bell out and about in NYC…
Jamie Bell Says He Would Make a Terrible Spy: 'I Look Guilty'
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55 Lee Roy Jordan – Linebacker – 1963-1976
Lee Roy Jordan began his amazing football career playing linebacker for the University of Alabama from 1960-1962. While he was there he led his team to winning seasons each year, including a perfect season that culminated in a National Championship in his sophomore year. During his senior year, he was a first team All-American and had his most memorable game while playing in the Orange Bowl when he made an amazing 30 tackles against the University of Oklahoma. For all of his stellar achievements, Jordan was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
In 1963, Lee Roy Jordan was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the NFL Draft and was the sixth overall pick. He became one of the key members of the Cowboys' famed "Doomsday Defense." He was an excellent defender against the run and the pass, and had great instincts that made him one of the best linebackers of his era. He also had a great nose for the ball and is currently second all-time in fumble recoveries for the Dallas Cowboys.
Late Cowboys head coach Tom Landry, knew he had something special in Lee Roy Jordan who he loved for his tremendous leadership on and off the field, and for his fierce competitiveness.
"He was a great competitor," Landry once said. "He was not big for a middle linebacker, but because of his competitiveness, he was able to play the game and play it well. His leadership was there and he demanded a lot out of the people around him as he did of himself."
Jordan played 14 seasons for the Cowboys and during that time, Jordan became a two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler while playing in three Super Bowls and five NFC Championship games.
Jordan also holds the Cowboys record for career solo tackles with 743, a record that has now lasted over 35 years. He is also second in career assisted tackles with 493. His combined tackles of 1,236 is still a franchise best!
His leadership and competitiveness was legendary and in 1989 he became the seventh member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor.


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PRIZE: Winner's Choice of 5 digis!
Doodle Pantry
PRIZE: $10 Gift Certificate
I have coloured with promarkers
WOW - this is just awesome. Love everything about this.
Thank you for joining us at Craft Us Crazy.
Åh, dette likte jeg! :)
Flott fuglekasse/-hus og fine farger.
This is just stunning. Love it. I saw it on the challenge blog and had to come over to see it here. I was hoping there would be a tutorial, but I'm not sure I'd manage to get anywhere near as nice as this anyway. It is gorgeous. Annette xxSvarSlett
Wow whoever gets this is one lucky person,it is beautiful.Thanks for sharing this with us at OLL.xxxSvarSlett
This is spectacular Gry - thank you for sharing it wih us at Crafty Ann's
Ann x
What can I say except 'holy mackerel' is this ever good!. Awesome! Just a wonderfully created piece of work. Thanks for joining the challenge at Doodle Pantry this week (DPDC#15).SvarSlett
What a gorgeous box!!! This is the cutest little house...I just love the roses all over it.
Thank you so much for playing with us at Happileigh Scrappin'! I hope to see you again in our new challenge.
xx Star
This is absolutley beautiful well done I love it your sooooo clever xxxxxSvarSlett
du milde himmel for en krasjon! lekkre farger :D
takk for ditt bidrag til kort o mania sin utfordirng! :D
Wow this is such a Wonderful creation, the image is adorable and coloured so beautifully its just perfect for our challenge
Thank you so much for joining us at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge and we hope to see you next week,
I also have some calorie free candy if you are interested
Good Luck with the challenge
Hugs Bridget :0) x
This is stunning love the sweet image and the papers you have used!
Thanks for playing at Allsorts this week
Emma xxx
Gry - this is gorgeous!
Thanks for playing in our 'Animals OR Insects' Challenge #28, and for using a Digital OR Stamped image!
♥ Sandi
DT Coordinator for Pattie's Creations Challenge!
and Pattie's shop
Home of Pattieboop and Allie!
Thanks for joining our "Christmas is Coming" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)
Hugs Jane x
Great project - truly a fancy fold! Thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges.SvarSlett
wow what a creation looks super, thanks for joining in with our gift challenge this week at CRAFT X carolSvarSlett
WOW! This is just amazing Gry! You are fantastic at these shaped cards! :)
Thanks for joining in with our challenge at OLL this week! :)
Lizy DT x
gorgeous creation and perfect for our Christmas is Coming Challenge this week at the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge, thank you for joining us
Hugs Kate xx
PS I have new candy if you are interested.
Wow this is gorgeous, I love it, thanks so much for sharing with us at ATSC your gorgeous creation, hugs Liz xxSvarSlett
Such a sweet little project! Thanks for playing along with LRW!SvarSlett
This is amazing and perfect for our challenge at Pattie's Creations. Thanks for joining us!
Pattie ♥
Wow, what a project! It's very amazing. Thanks for playing with us at AiFactory!
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Wow this is gorgeous
Thanks for joining us Digi Divas at the "Do It With Digis challenge" this time
Hugs Susie Sugar & Lynne xx
Omg, this is gorgeous. TFS with us at Frosted Designs.SvarSlett
Oh WOW!!! This is gorgeous!!!! I love that image. Thank you for playing with us at Frosted Designs.SvarSlett
LOVE this! I'm so glad you shared it with us at Frosted Designs!SvarSlett
Awesome gift box! Stunning design.
Thanks for playing along with us at Allsorts this time.
Good luck.
Debs xx
Wow this is just spectacular! Gorgeous birdhouse and such a delight to see the Doodle Pantry birdies used on it - a perfect touch to this creative and clever creation. Fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Doodle Pantry!SvarSlett
Gorgeous project, so cute, Thanks for joining us at Delightful Challenges.SvarSlett
Hi Gry (sorry i'm late!)
your little house is so cute! love the papers
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This project is FANTASTIC. So much work - it is truly a feast for the eyes.SvarSlett
Such a dream house you have made. I am utterly in love with it
Cheers from Bangalore ,India
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This is such a beautiful project, thanks for sharing with us at Addicted to Stamps 'Anything Goes' Challenge
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Hi, Gry! This is a wonderful birdhouse! Love the papers and all the details!SvarSlett
An absolutely beautiful bird house, Gry! Well done you! Hugs, LesleySvarSlett
Wow, gorgeous. I love it. Thanks for joining us at ATSC.
Hugs Nadell
WOWZA!!! This is an amazing birdhouse!! Wonderfully colored. Thanks for playing along and joining us at Doodle Pantry Digital Challenge 15! Your complimentary image is being emailed today.SvarSlett
Wow what a beautiful project! Really lovely, thanks so much for joining us at Crafty Ann's and good luck
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Wonderful and clever creation. So many beautiful details to look at. Thanks for joining Pattie's Creations Design Challenge LindaS/PCDTSvarSlett
Oh wow Gry this is amazing, so cute and absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks for joining us at Addicted To Stamps for our anything goes challenge
Wow, this is amazing. Thanks for joining us at Pattie's Creations Design Challenge.SvarSlett


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The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!: Come Together....Pulsing with the heart of the Divine with David Ison
12/11/2013 10:00 am PST
Come Together: two interactive performances designed to open the portals to a worldwide contemplative direct experience of peace, mutual cooperation and unity consciousness. On November 30, we stepped through the portal of consciousness created by the presence of Comet Ison. On December 21 the winter solstice, after twenty-one days of meditation and integration, we will celebrate our journey into creative conscious with our first annual Celebrate Come Together interactive on line experience. Featuring an original soundscape along with incredible images, this 60-minute direct experience is dedicated to honoring our human journey into the next stages of awareness, in particular honoring seven global transformational organizations for their extraordinary contributions to co-creating peace, sustainability and global cooperation.
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Thursday, 5 August 2010
Middle-aged, middle class, with top CVs...so why can't they get a job?
2 comments:
- liz said...
Hi, just bought your book, and just found your blog, so this is a bit of a late comment on this article. It's shame there is so much bad news for us over 50s. I found the jobcentre completely useless when I was trying to return to IT after a career break in my 40s, 8 years ago. doesn't sound like they have changed much. They seem to be set up to only deal with a certain demographic, which must be an increasingly smaller proportion of the people looking for work.
- 31 August 2010 at 19:35
- Barrie Hopson said...
Sorry to hear this Liz and it doesn't surprise me. It is one of the reasons that so many 50+'s are starting their own businesses - often lifestyle businesses - but there is nothing wrong with that. New business start ups for the over 50's also last longer than those started by the under 50's.
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Marine insurance — cargo policy — no presumption of knowledge merely on ground that information is available online
The insured party ("X") engaged a broker ("B") to obtain insurance coverage from the insurer ("Y") concerning shipment of timber. The vessel that carried the timber then sank, the cargo lost. X sued Y to recover the insured amount, and alternatively against B for negligence and breach of contract. Y refused to pay, claiming that the policy was discharged because X breached a clause that "Warranted DWT (deadweight tonnage) not less than 10,000" (the "Warranty"). Y also claimed non-disclosure of the vessel's DWT by X.
The judge in the lower court found that such information was relatively easy to obtain on the Internet. Judgment was given in favour of X, partly on an inconsistency in the policy, namely, between the coverage of cargo on board the vessel and the Warranty; and that on a proper construction of the policy, it could not be the parties' intention that it could not take effect purely because the vessel did not fulfil the DWT warranty. It was further held that had Y been able to avoid the policy, B was liable to indemnify X. Y appealed.
Held, allowing the appeal and entering judgment against B, that, inter alia:
The coverage of cargo on board the Vessel and the Warranty were not inconsistent because coverage was provided subject to X giving the Warranty.
The judge's finding on non-disclosure was wrong and could not support X's case on Y's knowledge:
- While an insurer was presumed to know matters of common notoriety or knowledge, and matters which an insurer in an ordinary course of his business ought to know under Section 18 of the Marine Insurance Ordinance (Cap. 329), he was not deemed to know matters simply because he could get them by appropriate enquiry. The ultimate test was whether the insurer had been provided with sufficient information to ensure fair presentation of risk; and
- There was no presumption of knowledge of particular facts concerning particular ships on the part of Y merely on the ground that such facts had been published in the media or specialist media forum targeted at the maritime community.
Obiter: The defence of estoppel or waiver by Y from relying on Warranty only arose if knowledge, either actual or presumed, was established. In any event, it seemed that presumed or imputed knowledge was not enough to constitute waiver by election.


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The DogPeople Blog
Dog friendly articles and ideas
Dogpeople Limited is a small company dedicated to helping people find places to take their dog on holiday or day out. Our operations produce very low environmental impact but our size restricts the non-business contributions we can make to society. None-the-less we try hard to minimise our negative impact and to make positive contributions beyond our immediate aim of promoting responsible dog ownership.
Our business is solely devoted to development and maintenance of this website and related activity. It runs from a small office space. Most of our operations rely on electronic and postal communication but we travel to visit leisure providers who welcome dogs, record dog friendly walks (see our Walks Directory), to market our services and otherwise meet stakeholders. Because our customers and visitors are across the whole of the UK some of our journeys are quite significant.
The directors are keen to use our limited influence and spare resources to highlight dog, pet and other animal welfare, to promote responsible dog ownership and to support some 'people' causes.
Company policy is to strive to improve responsible dog ownership – especially in the holiday sector. During 2008 we launched our own Dog Friendly Rating System. This is designed to help advertisers provide more for owners who take their dog on holiday or a day out – especially to help guests remain responsible if something important was inadvertently left at home (food, scoop bags, lead etc.). We hope the initiative also helps draw attention to dog owning visitors to what they might do to behave responsibly when they are away from home with their pet. Our system is designed with specific criteria for dog friendly holiday cottages (and other self catering accommodation where dogs will be welcome), B&Bs where dogs are allowed, hotels that accept dogs, holiday parks where the whole family – including its canine companion – can stay and, pubs, cafes etc. where people can enjoy a meal with their dog.
We have worked with various other stakeholders to promote responsible ownership and dog welfare. In so doing we have challenged others' policies, provided our perspective on a positive way forward and publicised progress through our Blog and E-Newsletters.
Hamish was a big cricket fan – well he liked cricket balls and cricket teas! He watched games quite intensely at times – but probably only when he thought the ball might come his way. Lottie is happy to go to watch but is less interested in balls; her focus was on the director when he's playing or umpiring. Murphy likes to be included too – but probably best likes a good walk whilst the game is underway. The directors like the game too, one played regularly. Because of this strong connection with cricket we've been happy to help out (as do the directors personally).
Whitstable Cricket Club - was a second home for one of the directors for many years starting with watching his dad play, then an introduction to playing cricket in the 1960s. His first adult game for the club was in that decade too; his most recent in 2013. The Club provided many an opportunity beyond playing cricket with an informal youth club in the 1970s and development of a variety skills and a work ethic by serving on various committees and work parties. The Club is now successful with both the 1XI and 2XI playing in The Kent League. The 3XI is progressing up The Kent Regional Cricket League. Young cricketers are well provided for from 'beginners' via a thriving 'Quick Cricket' set up on Saturday mornings at the Club's Belmont home. There are very competitive Colts teams (for girls as well as boys). If you're in Whitstable on a match day it will be worth spending a bit of time watching a game - there's no charge and well behaved dogs are welcome on leads in the ground. Dogpeople Limited was among the Club's sponsors in 2013.
Leeds and Broomfield CC – one of the directors played here for several seasons (after he became too old to be selected at Whitstable CC), was a committee member and Club Captain in 2007. The Club has a strong youth section and an adult ladies team. It has a long term project to raise funds for young player development. To contribute towards this the company devised and ran a sponsored walking event in 2006. Much to the credit of a few L&BCC members the event raised a four figure sum. The ground is leased from Leeds Castle and is a wonderful location to watch cricket of a good standard. A footpath runs from the bottom of the ground to the castle so, even if you are not an avid cricket fan, a trip here will provide a good afternoon out with your dog.
Boughton under Blean CC – one of the directors has an even longer connection with this village club. Hamish loved opportunity to wander around its picturesque ground; a delight Lottie adopted when she had the chance. Hamish discovered many balls lost to human senses (a skill not yet developed by Lottie). Murphy like to visit too – but his nose is more attuned to furry beasties than cricket balls so he has to be kept firmly on his lead (the owner of the 'big house' keeps pheasants and there are lots of squirrels). The company sponsored the Club's website stats package. The company provides free directory adverts for two of the club's other dog friendly sponsors; one is a pub with great food where you can eat with your dog (The Queen's Head) and the other is the gardens of the big house (Mount Ephraim Gardens). We were delighted to help BuBCC by organising a sponsored walk on 6 June 2009. We devised and recorded routes, printed walking instructions and staffed 'check in'. Support from The Kent Pet Airedale Club and other dog walkers was very welcome. We, and the Club, were pleased the event raised nearly a thousand pounds.
The company is happy to try and help other good causes.
John O'Groats to Land's End cycle – an intrepid band, known as The Biking Turtles, cycled the length of the UK in May 2009 to raise funds for Demelza House Children's Hospice and Preston Skreens Care Centre (for children with severe learning difficulties). All the participants – both cyclists and support driver – were colleagues of the directors in a former working life. Both the company and directors personally sponsored this initiative. The company gave it publicity and hope some of our site visitors and E-Newsletter subscribers pledged funds for these two very worthwhile children's charities. We are delighted to report the 'Turtles' raised an amazing £8,000 - deep respect!
From June 2012 the company is proud to publicise the work of Hounds for Heroes. A charity recommended to us by the directors' cousin Marilyn following a bequest to the charity from her husband Ian's estate. The charity was formed after a dog changed the founder's life (very much for the better!) and now strives to train dogs to help other injured and disabled armed services personnel and members of the civilian emergency services.


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Must Know Information,please forward...
All tradable Securities must be assigned a CUSIP NUMBER before it can be offered to investors. Birth Certificates and Social Security Applications are converted into Government Securities; assigned a CUSIP NUMBER; grouped into lots and then are marketed as a Mutual Fund Investment. Upon maturity, the profits are moved into a GOVERNMENT CESTA QUE TRUST and if you are still alive, the certified documents are reinvested. It is the funds contained in this CESTA QUE TRUST that the Judge, Clerk and County Prosecutor are really after or interested in! This Trust actually pays all of your debts but nobody tells you that because the Elite consider those assets to be their property and the Federal Reserve System is responsible for the management of those Investments.
Social Security; SSI; SSD; Medicare and Medicaid are all financed by the Trust. The government makes you pay TAXES and a potion of your wages supposedly to pay for these services, which they can borrow at any time for any reason since they cannot access the CESTA QUE TRUST to finance their Wars or to bail out Wall Street and their patron Corporations.
The public is encouraged to purchase all kinds of insurance protection when the TRUST actually pays for all physical damages; medical costs; new technology and death benefits. The hype to purchase insurance is a ploy to keep us in poverty and profit off our stupidity because the Vatican owns the controlling interest in all Insurance Companies.
You may receive a monthly statement from a Mortgage Company; Loan Company or Utility Company, which usually has already been paid by the TRUST. Almost all of these corporate businesses double dip and hope that you have been conditioned well enough by their Credit Scams, to pay them a second time. Instead of paying that Statement next time, sign it approved and mail it back to them. If they then contact you about payment, ask them to send you a TRUE BILL instead of a Statement and you will be glad to pay it? A Statement documents what was due and paid, whereas a TRUE BILL represents only what is due. Banks and Utility Companies have direct access into these Cesta Que Trusts and all they needed was your name; social security number and signature.


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Study: Monsanto's Roundup causes « gluten intolerance »
by Jon Rappoport
February 21, 2014
A recent study proposes that gluten intolerance and celiac disease are on the rise as a result of glyphosate, the main ingredient in Monsanto's Roundup herbicide.
The National Library of Medicine states that celiac disease "damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye, and possibly oats."
The study authors, Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff, have a different view. They point out that this rise in celiac disease parallels the increase in the use of Roundup, and the effects of glyphosate are those listed for celiac disease.
"Celiac disease, and, more generally, gluten intolerance, is a growing problem worldwide, but especially in North America and Europe, where…
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The Maxwell Hotel, Tribute PortfolioStar Rating
Our 4-Star classification designates those properties with well-appointed, deluxe accommodations, extensive amenities and comprehensive guest services. Expect attention to detail and a warm and hospitable staff ready to cater to your needs. These superb properties offer a truly refined getaway.
The Maxwell Hotel, Tribute Portfolio is a vibrant retreat where fashion, food, music, and art excite your soul. Set in midtown Manhattan, this iconic hotel offers travelers a soulful sanctuary amid the pulse of New York City. The hotel offers a refreshing mix of high-tech hospitality and glamorous urban living to ensure a spectacular stay.
541 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY, USA 10022
Located on Lexington Avenue in midtown Manhattan, within walking distance of popular attractions. Approximately 16 miles from the LaGuardia Airport.
Hotel Amenities
- Baby Sitting Service
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- Express Check in/out
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
HP Notebook Crack - Part 2
After calling back again and going through two more levels of the "gatekeepers", I was transferred to India and assigned a new case worker, who promptly informed me that HP had not yet determined if my laptop fell into the same category as the other 200 models of HP laptops that had the hinge crack problems.
I ended up ordering a new front bezel and some other spare parts from the HP website. I will try to do the repairs myself.
The hinge crack issue, combined with the fact that I have an unbearably noisy fan (with no easy access), makes me think that I will never purchase an HP Laptop again.
I may go back to Dell after a hiatus of several years. The Dell laptops that I have had have been built like tanks.
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5 comments:
- Don Demsak said...
I actually had the opposite experience with HP this year. I bought a refurb HP 8510p last year. The place where you plug in the power cable seemed to break (it never registered that the cable was plugged in), even after trying a new power cable. I logged it with HP, they sent a FedEx box, and I had it back the day after I sent it. I was totally blown away with the response time. They got it, fixed it, and returned it all in the same day!
- marc said...
The problem is that my laptop is about 120 days out of the one year warranty. But, it takes about a year in order for the Hinge Fatigue to happen.
- Hans said...
I had an even worse experience with Dell a couple of years ago and that was in year 2 of the paid warranty extension. I promised myself I'd never buy a Dell again. Their service is so bad that the NY attorney general filed a suit against them for misrepresenting the quality of service to be expected under the warranty.
I always pay the extra hundred and fifty bucks for a 4 year warranty on laptops, it's never been money wasted, except for the horrible Dell experience. So far, my favorite warranty service is Lenovo. But HP also has pretty good service if you get the warranty extension.
- Francis Shanahan said...
I think I have Hinge Fatigue. Do they cover human rehabilitation?
- gnuga said...
I was wondering what is the real cause of this terrible thing? Is it to heavy?
I hope this amazing tiny HP Mini notebook would not get the same problem.


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this is what i need:
[1] links to online short-films. best with additional info, like who the filmmakers are and what's up with the flick.
[2] information, on filmmakers, their short/long-form films and anything in-between.
[3] animation / animated-film is fine. dun shy.
[4] student films are fine. i *cough*dun*cough* discriminate against anyone. a good product is a good product. a bad one will only kana whack online only, no biggie, yah? :p
so do email me at "toysreviler [at] gmail [dot] com" now (or soon lor). thanks! :)
this is what ima gonna do:
[1] have links to online video-clips / short films. this blog aims list ALL singaporean films; who are currently online.
[2] let folks know what's happening in the local/singaporean "filmmaking-scene". notice i've not said "industry" - tis becoz i have very strong views about that ... but perhaps that is for another rant, another time ... :)
[3] to be able to say what i wanna say, about how i feel about whatever projects that goes thru this blog. heck, i ain't a career "reviewer" and neither do i claim to be one. let's just
[4] have loads of behind-the-scene pictures. i dun ask for much, i don't.
*Roll Camera. Roll Sound. And, ACTION*
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Does Anyone Listen To These Assheads Anymore?
"(T)he reason our institutions, our traditional religions are all crumbling is because...they're no longer relevant."
Bill Hicks
There was this article in Reuters about "new sins" that the Catholic church has decided to include. Archbishop Gianfranco Girotti noticed after 2000 years that certain things are bad (genetic engineering, drugs...) and was quoted as saying:
(Within bioethics) there are areas where we absolutely must denounce some violations of the fundamental rights of human nature through experiments and genetic manipulation whose outcome is difficult to predict and control...So yeah, just knock off that research and development, will ya? I wonder if the church will ever produce a person who doesn't want to turn the technological clock back to the fucking bronze age?
In recent months, Pope Benedict has made several strong appeals for the protection of the environment, saying issues such as climate change had become gravely important for the entire human race.Yeah, thanks, Benny. Way to catch up to modern knowledge. At least you're only about 40 years late this time. Douche.
Girotti...also listed drug trafficking and social and economic injustices as modern sinsJebus fuck a duck...that's like walking up to the front of a crowded restaurant and yelling, "Wait! Wait! If you all eat the food, you won't be hungry anymore!"
Thanks, Captain Obvious. How about you remind me to brush my teeth today and maybe wear clothes while you're at it.
Where does the Vatican get these fucking cabbages?
Girotti also bemoaned that fewer and fewer Catholics go to confession at all...(pointing) to a study by Milan's Catholic University that showed that up to 60 percent of Catholic faithful in Italy stopped going to confession.Perhaps because people are realizing that fucknuts who say obvious shit and try to pretend like it's divine revelation are not worth "confessing" to in the first place. But here's the best part of all:
...the same study by the Catholic University showed that 30 percent of Italian Catholics believed that there was no need for a priest to be God's intermediary and 20 percent felt uncomfortable talking about their sins to another person.Only 20%? I'd think it would be a pretty small percentage that would feel ok with admitting to being a drug dealer to a stranger in a box.
The church is no longer relevant in any respect - and that goes for any church. Sure, there is a social aspect to attending, but no more than your local judo club or yoga class. Hell, a Skeptic's in the Pub night would be just as social, WAY more fun, and it'd have beer and chicken wings!
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Kali wrote: get the FlashGot plugin for FF & integrate FDM into it.
arizonachris wrote:Flash Got was easy. Firefox says the FDM plug in is not compatable with FF11.0. It's OK, I can still use FDM manually. Now, back to your regularly scheduled Railworks!
robbit wrote:It is better than the Donner Pass IMHO!
NKP1 wrote:Not impressed. I can not get any coal or water by the roundhouse. That simply is not functional. Nor is there any steam fuel indicated on the map. There is NO cab interior at all. When I ring the bell it does not move. Not as interesting as I thought it would be. I'm going back to the Tori's route and Dick's locomotives until g-trax can kick out some patches.
The D&SNGRR owns and operates four K-36 locomotives, as well as several other non-operating museum locomotives. It does not own any K-27s. The K-27 used in the virtual D&S route was donated to the project by Barry "Captain Bazza" Munro. Being of MSTS heritage, it lacks a true 3D cab, but it is otherwise fully drivable. For now the cab view is similar to what you see in MSTS when you press Shift+1. A K-36 is in the works, complete with a 3D cab, but a release date has not been established.
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Repackaging of this excellent 2001 four CD box. Buffalo Springfield was Neil Young, Steve Stills, Richie Furay, Bruce Palmer and Dewey Martin. This set takes the listener through the band's chronological journey - testimony that their prolific and esteemed output within two short years far outshone what some groups barely achieve in a lifetime. Featuring demos, alternates, outtakes and studio masters, this four disc compendium is a must-have for any fan of this seminal band, whose influence cannot be overestimated.
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Pollution Prevention Unit Mercury Program
Because mercury is one of the most serious environmental contaminants, the Pollution Prevention Unit works to reduce uses and environmental releases of mercury.
Mercury reduction through pollution prevention
Mercury is bioaccumulative and persists in the environment. It is toxic to humans and wildlife in both organic and inorganic forms. Pollution prevention is the best way to protect the environment from mercury contamination. Pollution prevention means making changes to products or processes at the source so that less pollution is created. Preventing pollution minimizes risks to the environment and public health.
The use of mercury-containing products should be avoided wherever possible. The release of mercury to the environment can also be reduced by cleaning up spills properly, recycling mercury-containing products, and properly handling and disposing of mercury-containing equipment.
How does mercury enter the environment?
Many products such as fluorescent lamps, batteries, medical equipment, thermometers, laboratory chemicals, and thermostats contain mercury. Improperly disposing of mercury or mercury-containing products through wastewater discharges, spills, or incineration can cause it to be released to the air, water or land. Mercury is also released into the air through the combustion of fossil fuels from sources such as electric utilities.
What can you do at home to help?
- Avoid using fever thermometers that contain mercury. Digital thermometers are a safe and effective alternative. If you have one that contains mercury, recycle it properly.
- Programmable electronic thermostats do not contain mercury and are more energy efficient than mercury ones.
- Bring old thermostats, silent wall switches, fluorescent light bulbs, and other mercury-containing products to a recycling program.
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Beauty Tips for the holidays!
-150 ml of lemon juiceMix well until it´s perfectly blended and you're ready to be apply.
Then simply smear the mixture in any dry part. Ideally, use it after you shower and before going to sleep.
You need:
1/4 cup boiling water
Two chamomile tea bags
5 drops of almond oil
1 cucumber, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup of aloe vera gel
Use boiling water to make tea. Once it has cooled, remove the bags 2. Pour the tea into a blender with the cucumber, almond oil and aloe vera gel until blended.
Apply the mask on your burned skin for half an hour. Rinse and use a moisturizer with vitamin E.
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Richmond Times Dispatch | Grants to reduce textbook costs
Here is the small blurb in today's edition of the Richmond Times-Dispatch about the Chancellor's OER Adoption Grant.
The Virginia Community College System has awarded $3,000 grants to 12 faculty members to increase use of open-resource materials to help reduce textbook costs. The grant program will promote the use of freely available Open Educational Resources in high-enrollment courses at community colleges.
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The girl listened attentively, as if making mental note of the names.
"And Shakespeare," she added. "Don't you like Shakespeare's plays?"
"Oh yes, very much."
"I used to be perfectly crazy about his plays. Don't you think 'Hamlet' is splendid? We had ever so much about Shakespeare. Weren't you perfectly astonished when you found out how many other plays of his there were? I always thought there was nothing but 'Hamlet' and 'Romeo and Juliet' and 'Macbeth' and 'Richard III.' and 'King Lear,' and that one that Robeson and Crane have — oh yes! 'Comedy of Errors.'"
"Those are the ones they usually play," said Corey.
"I presume we shall have to have Scott's works," said Irene, returning to the question of books.
"Oh yes."
"One of the girls used to think he was GREAT. She was always talking about Scott." Irene made a pretty little amiably contemptuous mouth. "He isn't American, though?" she suggested.
"No," said Corey; "he's Scotch, I believe."
Irene passed her glove over her forehead. "I always get him mixed up with Cooper. Well, papa has got to get them. If we have a library, we have got to have books in it. Pen says it's perfectly ridiculous having one. But papa thinks whatever the architect says is right. He fought him hard enough at first. I don't see how any one can keep the poets and the historians and novelists separate in their mind. Of course papa will buy them if we say so. But I don't see how I'm ever going to tell him which ones." The joyous light faded out of her face and left it pensive.
"Why, if you like," said the young man, taking out his pencil, "I'll put down the names we've been talking about."
He clapped himself on his breast pockets to detect some lurking scrap of paper.
"Will you?" she cried delightedly. "Here! take one of my cards," and she pulled out her card-case. "The carpenter writes on a three-cornered block and puts it into his pocket, and it's so uncomfortable he can't help remembering it. Pen says she's going to adopt the three-cornered-block plan with papa."
"Thank you," said Corey. "I believe I'll use your card." He crossed over to her, and after a moment sat down on the trestle beside her. She looked over the card as he wrote. "Those are the ones we mentioned, but perhaps I'd better add a few others."
"Oh, thank you," she said, when he had written the card full on both sides. "He has got to get them in the nicest binding, too. I shall tell him about their helping to furnish the room, and then he can't object." She remained with the card, looking at it rather wistfully.
Perhaps Corey divined her trouble of mind. "If he will take that to any bookseller, and tell him what bindings he wants, he will fill the order for him."
"Oh, thank you very much," she said, and put the card back into her card-case with great apparent relief. Then she turned her lovely face toward the young man, beaming with the triumph a woman feels in any bit of successful manoeuvring, and began to talk with recovered gaiety of other things, as if, having got rid of a matter annoying out of all proportion to its importance, she was now going to indemnify herself.
Corey did not return to his own trestle. She found another shaving within reach of her parasol, and began poking that with it, and trying to follow it through its folds. Corey watched her a while.
"You seem to have a great passion for playing with shavings," he said. "Is it a new one?"
"New what?"
"I don't know," she said, dropping her eyelids, and keeping on with her effort. She looked shyly aslant at him. "Perhaps you don't approve of playing with shavings?"
"Oh yes, I do. I admire it very much. But it seems rather difficult. I've a great ambition to put my foot on the shaving's tail and hold it for you."
"Well," said the girl.
"Thank you," said the young man. He did so, and now she ran her parasol point easily through it. They looked at each other and laughed. "That was wonderful. Would you like to try another?" he asked.
"No, I thank you," she replied. "I think one will do."
They both laughed again, for whatever reason or no reason, and then the young girl became sober. To a girl everything a young man does is of significance; and if he holds a shaving down with his foot while she pokes through it with her parasol, she must ask herself what he means by it.
"They seem to be having rather a long interview with the carpenter to-day," said Irene, looking vaguely toward the ceiling. She turned with polite ceremony to Corey. "I'm afraid you're letting them keep you. You mustn't."
"Oh no. You're letting me stay," he returned.
She bridled and bit her lip for pleasure. "I presume they will be down before a great while. Don't you like the smell of the wood and the mortar? It's so fresh."
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- Avoiding alcohol.
Situations in which drowsiness may be a problem should be avoided. Mental and physical abilities needed to perform dangerous tasks, such as driving a car, may be impaired.
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- Avoiding tight shoes and socks with elastic
- At the discretion of a doctor, reducing the dose of thalidomide
- At the discretion of a doctor, taking additional medications
A physician should be notified if any symptoms of peripheral neuropathy occur. If side effects are severe, thalidomide therapy may need to be stopped altogether.
Dizziness may occur during treatment with thalidomide. Sitting up and waiting a few minutes before standing or getting out of bed may help reduce dizziness.
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These strategies may help alleviate constipation:
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- Exercising
- At the recommendation of a doctor or nurse, taking stool softeners and laxatives.
If constipation becomes severe, the dose of thalidomide may be lowered or temporarily discontinued.
In some cases, a rash may develop while taking thalidomide. A mild rash (red or discolored skin, with or without raised bumps) usually begins on the trunk and spreads to the arms and legs. Mild rashes may be relieved in the following ways:
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Thalidomide can sometimes cause a decrease in white blood cells. This condition is called leukopenia. Because of this possibility, blood tests need to be done regularly. If the white blood cell count becomes too low, the dose of thalidomide may have to be changed or the treatment may need to be interrupted.


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Swan Hellenic's Minerva Is Full of Eastern Promise for winter 2017
SWAN Hellenic's Minerva will be heading east next winter to 26 countries including exotic destinations such as Sri Lanka, Oman, Dubai, India, Vietnam, Philippines and Borneo.
Starting on 27 October 2017 with a cruise from Greece to Oman through the Suez Canal and Red Sea, Minerva will sail a total of 13 cruises to 26 countries during the season. A second cruise will take guests to the major cities of the Arabian Peninsula, including Dubai, a maiden call in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi's Sir Bani Yas Island.
"For the winter 2017 and 2018 season Swan Hellenic's passengers are going to have the chance to really get under the skin of some of the most exotic and modern destinations in the Middle East and the Far East," said Lynn Cornish, Swan Hellenic's director of cruise planning and product. "Minerva will be making maiden calls at Mina Salman in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi's nature reserve of Sir Bani Yas, in addition to visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Kinabalu National Park in Borneo and Old Town of Galle in Sri Lanka. Our guest speakers will be bringing all of our destinations to life as will our local guides during the included shore excursions."
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Domestic Storm Damage
Last winter saw some the worst storms in British history with the wettest winter on record. Wind speeds peaked at circa 108 mph in places and the Forestry Commission estimated that nearly 30 million trees may have been damaged. The Great Storm of '87 only damaged 15 million in comparison.
Last year, the Telegraph suggested that insurance claims cost in the region of £1 billion to clear up the devastation, with a high proportion of this damage coming from trees or branches falling on to properties.
Also, your insurance company may only pay out in the event of a sudden and unforeseen event as a result of storm conditions. If, when they inspect the debris, they discover a pre-existing weakness in the tree structure, which could have been addressed through general maintenance prior to the storm, they may not accept your claim as a result of negligence!
Additionally, if you were to make a claim against your house insurance, they may only cover the cost of removing the bare minimum to facilitate the repair required. The remaining debris is then considered to belong to the property owner, and therefore becomes your responsibility to dispose of it.
With this seasons storms being currently forecast as well on their way, it may be time to do some damage limitation of your own. Trees with a large canopy can be affected in much the same way as a sail, but once the tension on the trunk and root system reaches its peak, the tree may break up and/or be uprooted entirely.
To minimise the potential for damage, there are a few options available (and yes – one is to remove the potential threat in its entirety).
Firstly however, property owners can carry out an assessment for themselves by considering the proximity of buildings, and searching for obvious signs of damage (cracks) to trunks or branches, branches rubbing across one and another or signs of fungi. Council Tree Officers may also be able to offer advice, particularly if a preservation order is in place.
Secondly, thinning out the crown of a tree, by removing interior branches and any ivy present, will decrease the density and therefore allow more wind to pass through, as opposed to catching on the foliage (as ivy is evergreen) and increasing the potential for them to blow over. Some species can even cope with being pollarded (willow) or reduced in height (leylandii).
Thirdly, as I said above, you can remove the tree entirely – however this shouldn't give cause to remove all trees 'just in case'. Rather, you could re-plant with more wind resistant species or smaller specimens appropriate for the size of your property. Consider the maximum height and spread a species may achieve in time, and ensure you have at least 1.5 times that from any property (to minimise the potential of damaging property if they did uproot, and also as wind-blown trees may actually snap near the tops and be catapulted from the canopy itself!)
Basic pruning techniques are not beyond the seasoned gardener, however, when the need to access the canopy from a rope and harness arises, you should consider contracting a professional tree surgeon, who will complete the necessary work safely, accurately and efficiently whilst removing all necessary waste for you and leaving your garden nice and tidy.
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