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Celebrities are in the spotlight for all to witness their highs, and their lows. And for some celebs, their lows really are quite shocking. From arrests for drug offences and possession of firearms, to charges of assault and attempted murder, some celebrities have had more than a 'colourful' past to say the least. Let's take a look at 10 very famous celebrities that have been on the wrong side of the law…
#1 Mark Wahlberg
Crime: Initially charged with attempted murder.
Don't let his angel face fool you, Wahlberg was quite the hoodlum back in the day. At the tender age of 16 he was arrested for attempted murder after attacking two men, leaving one blinded in one eye. The charge was later dropped to assault which resulted in a prison sentence of 2 years, although it should be noted he only served 45 days!
#2 Will Smith
Crime: Aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy.
This Fresh Prince isn't quite so squeaky clean with a criminal record under his belt for aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy. The assault in question was reportedly so severe that it almost resulted in the victim being blinded. Surprisingly, the charges were later dropped.
#3 Bill Gates
Crime: Speeding and driving without a valid license.
While as serious as Will Smith's misadventures, Bill Gates was arrested twice for driving related offences both in 1975 and 1977.
#4 Jay-Z
Crime: Stabbing.
The King of Hip Hop truly lives up to his bad boy image with an arrest for stabbing a record exec in his stomach after an argument in a nightclub. Pleading guilty to the charge of assault, Jay-Z was sentenced to three years' probation.
#5 Tim Allen
Crime: Cocaine possession and drunk driving.
Tim Allen paid the price of having a staggering 650 grams of cocaine on him in 1978 by serving two and a half years in prison for the offence! Paying the price doesn't mean learning a lesson, though, because in 1997 he was later arrested for driving while under the influence.
#6 Khloe Kardashian
Crime: Drink driving.
The Kardashian clan are never out of the press, but unfortunately for Khloe, this meant her drink driving offense was viewed by the whole world! Her misdemeanour earned her three years' probation. (Khloe was later forced to serve 30 days in prison for breaking the terms of her probation, but was allowed out after 3 hours due to apparent over-crowding!)
#7 50 Cent (A.K.A Curtis Jackson)
Crime: Drug dealing, assault and battery.
50 Cent went from bad to worse, with a criminal record that includes pleading guilty to drug dealing (selling heroin and crack cocaine) at the age of 19 and then getting sentenced to two yeas' probation for assault and battery in 2002.
#8 Bruno Mars
Crime: Drug possession
Bruno completed 200 hours of community service after pleading guilty to possession of cocaine in 2010. He also paid a $2,000 fine and successfully completed a drug counselling course.
#9 Robert Downey Jr.
Crime: Drunk driving, drug possession and possession of a firearm.
Robert has been arrested on several occasions for drug related offenses and for being in possession of a Magnum revolver in 1996. He was sentenced to three years' probation, however, he later violated the terms of his probation, again for drug related offenses, and was sentenced to six months in prison.
#10 Cheryl Fernandez-Versini
Crime: ABH
ABH stands for Actual Bodily Harm; rather a severe charge to have under your belt, especially as a celebrity! Cheryl was charged with racially aggravated assault after an altercation in a nightclub toilet with the bathroom attendant. The charge was later dropped to ABH and Cheryl was forced to complete 120 hours of community service.
Does any of this shock you? Personally, I was surprised to learn about Will Smith's misdemeanours, and also to discover that Bill Gates has even been on the wrong side of the law! If you know of other celebs to add to the list, please add them in the comments section below!


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He keeps me here
Like a pet
Or a slave
While he babbles nonsense
At the sky
Spits out the dinner I have made
On the table
And the floor.
He takes pleasure
In the simple things
That I have forgotten
Shows me the world
Full of wonder
Through his full moon eyes.
If I try to do anything I want
He shouts at me
Creates, then hinders
My chores
Dirty fingers on computer keys
Ransacked cupboards
And smashed crockery
Nothing is sacred.
Puts his small arms
Around my neck
His chubby soft legs
Around my waist
And rubs his cheek on mine
He does not care
That I am not beautiful.
He throws objects
At my head
And screams for me to
Play mind numbing
Repetitive games with him
Kicks and rages when
I put him down for a nap
When all I want is
To sleep like a baby.
He smells like
Fresh air
His kisses are gifts
From a tiny sweet smelling
Pink bubble of mouth
His eyes light up with love
When he sees me
As he sings his mantra;
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We are delighted that Chapel Court (1) boys' boarding house at Stowe School has been granted planning approval by Aylesbury Vale District Council. The approval comes weeks after submission of West 5 (2), a new 24 room, sixth form house located within the historic Western Gardens area.
Both houses form part of a comprehensive development strategy for new boarding provision at the school, Rick Mather Architects have fostered a successful partnership with Stowe School since 1999 with the preparation of the Academic Zone Masterplan, establishing Stowe as a centre of excellence for education.
Chapel Court and West 5 are the third and fourth boarding houses to be delivered by Rick Mather Architects for the school, following Queen's and Stanhope Houses, completed in 2007 and 2009. The renovation and extension of the Art School was completed in 2010.


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MA: Magnetoelastic Coupling in Minerals and Functional Materials
6 lectures and 4 practicals
Magnetic and elastic properties are the two most important physical properties of minerals in a geological context because they have been used both to reconstruct the history of the Earth's surface layers and to understand the structure and composition of the Earth with depth through to the inner core. It is not generally appreciated that the same properties can be strongly interdependent in minerals which undergo magnetic phase transitions. Furthermore, in an entirely different context, magnetoelastic coupling effects are pervasive in controlling the functional properties of materials such as multiferroics and superconductors.
The first four lectures of the course will introduce the concept of magnetoelastic coupling with examples of magnetic transitions in oxide minerals such as hematite, ilmenite and magnetite, and will also address the influence of Jahn-Teller and high spin/low spin transitions. Formalities will be based on a revision of Landau theory as set out in the part II core mineralogy course on Strain, Elasticity and Phase Transitions in Minerals. The last two lectures will be in the form of research seminars to illustrate the importance of strain/order parameter coupling, seen from the perspective of elasticity, in examples of colossal magnetoresistance materials and unconventional superconductors.
There will be formal practicals following each of the first four lectures and a more open-ended data handling exercise following on from these. Each student will hand in a report of the data handling exercise, with a maximum limit of 10 pages (font size 12, double line spacing, including figures and references). The deadline for handing in the report will be one week after the final lecture.
Examination: The theory exam (70%) will consist of a 1.5 hour theory paper, with 2 essay questions to be answered out of a total of 3. The practical component (30%) will be an assessment of the reports of the data handling exercise.
MB: Magnetism of Earth and Planetary Materials
Richard Harrison and James Bryson
9 lectures and 3 practicals
Magnetic fields are believed to have played crucial roles in the formation and evolution of the solar system and first planetary bodies. Due to the antiquity, paucity and complexity of terrestrial and extraterrestrial samples dating from this early time, the details of these fields have remained elusive for decades. Thanks to the development of new paleomagnetic techniques and astrophysical observations, we are now starting the understand some aspects of the magnetic history of our own solar system, as well as exoplanetary systems.
The first half of this course (5 lectures, Richard Harrison) builds on the magnetism theory learnt in the Part II Core Mineralogy Course, and applies it to the study of rock magnetism and paleomagnetism of terrestrial and extraterrestrial materials. We provide an introduction to the new science of nanopaleomagnetism: using cutting-edge techniques from physics and materials science to tackle some of the most challenging problems in rock magnetism. The lectures explain how advances in experimental and computational methods are being applied to unlock ancient magnetic signals on Earth and beyond.
The second half of the course (4 lectures, James Bryson) places these new measurements in a broader solar system context, discussing the mechanisms of magnetic field generation within large and small planetary bodies, by the nebula itself, during planetary impacts and by the Sun. We examine 1) the nebula field and its effects on solar accretion and planetary formation; 2) asteroid magnetic fields and what they tell us about the formation, structure and thermochemical state of asteroids; and 3) the long-term evolution of Earths field, and what this means for the thermal history of Earth, plate tectonics and habitability.
The nine lectures are accompanied by three practical sessions, involving the processing, analysis and simulation of magnetic data.
Course Requirements: Part II Core Mineralogy would be an advantage for the 1st half of the course.
Examination: The course will be examined by a 1.5 hour theory exam (80%). Students answer 2 out of a choice of 3 essay style questions. For the remaining 20% of the mark, students produce an assessed written report (1500-2000 words) summarising the results of the 3 practical sessions. The deadline for the report will be 2 weeks after the last practical session.


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This article was very eye opening for me. I never really thought of some of the issues I face at school in these terms before.
One of the problems my school is facing right now is the implementation of a new reading curriculum. Meaningful conversation and decisions could come about if the temporal frame was disected. One of the biggest struggles with implementing a scripted program is that teachers are given the materials and automatically get overwhelmed about time. We need to have some training on scheduling, frequency and expectations. How great it would be to sit down with one another and look at the program, look at our schedules and help each other make sense of it all. How is this going to fit between all the other areas of teaching already in place? Instead we are handed the material and told good luck. We have many novice teachers at my school who are simply overwhelmed by having to learn a new program.
Another frame that might provide some answers is the organizational frame. All areas of the school need to be involved in the implementation of the program, so all areas need to communicate. Subgroups need to be established so a working relationship can foster and grow.
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The mood of the nation, of ordinary people, should keep the president awake at night
"We have just been to bury one of these nyaope boys," Doc told me solemnly as he settled his lean, stylish frame into the car seat.
"He overdosed. We see a lot of that these days."
Nyaope is the highly addictive, cheap, easily accessible drug that has spread like wildfire in townships and villages everywhere.
In this village, the drug is ubiquitous. Virtually every family here has now been affected. In the townships and villages around Tshwane no conversation ends without touching on what nyaope is doing to communities.
"Grandmothers now lock their homes when they sit outside. They are afraid of their grandchildren. They know they will steal pots and pans to sell. It's very bad," he said.
Everyone in the village knows who the drug peddlers are. "Why don't you report them?" I ask.
"Because the police never do anything about it," he replied.
We drive into the village. It is dry and dusty, and the streets are lined with young people. Jobs are few here.
Two months ago young people were invited to pay money and they would be given a job in the defence force. Hundreds paid the "registration" fee. The jobs never materialised. Many people here know the woman who ran the scam. She lives in the new part of the village, I am told. She has not been reported to the police.
"Nothing will happen even if you tell the police," said a young ANC Youth League activist.
There are many good people and many good things here in the village in which I grew up, without water, lights or tarred roads under a murderous apartheid regime. Now there is some peace and some progress. These are tangible successes.
But too many here are unemployed, on social grants and being failed by authorities such as the police. Every so often roads are barricaded and cars set alight. People are losing patience with a government they are beginning to compare, unfavourably, with those of the former Bophuthatswana, and of the National Party. It is no longer a happy place.
the people cannot take this dysfunctional state any longer.
Should we go for a drink, I ask Doc and the ANC Youth League youngsters we have hooked up with along the way. One of them smiles: "Where do you want to go?"
"There are two places that are all the rage at the moment. One is called 'Pravin Gordhan'. When Pravin was fired the owner slashed beer prices, apparently because he said hard times are here. That's where the older guys go.
"The other tavern is full of young people. The beer there is expensive. The place is called Malusi Gigaba."
I have always been amazed by people's ability to capture the mood of the nation perfectly in songs, in place names, in description.
About two weeks ago, speaking on the sidelines of the ANC policy conference, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba hinted that this country might need outside financial assistance to get out of its economic problems. That could mean going to institutions such as the IMF.
South Africa is in trouble. The money that was accumulated during the commodities boom and under the judicious economic management of Thabo Mbeki and Trevor Manuel has run out.
Jobs are evaporating. Crime goes unpunished.
Minister of Mineral Resources Mosebenzi Zwane remains in office and in charge of one of the key ministries of our state. His boss has sold the nation to the Gupta family. Those who speak up, such as ANC MP Makhosi Khoza, are threatened with death – the police do nothing except protect cronies such as the useless Minister Bathabile Dlamini. We are in deep, deep trouble.
But not all is lost. The people are not fools. In places like Hammanskraal they are asking questions.
For the looters, like President Jacob Zuma and his coterie, time is running out. The people cannot take this dysfunctional state any longer. They can't take the warning signs of poverty and inequality any longer. Their anger is palpable.
Believe me, if Zuma stays in power after December this anger will boil over. It will explode.


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In late 2016, I was promoted to lead both product and design for Screendoor, a shared inbox for form submissions marketed to nonprofits and government agencies. A few months later, I redesigned our marketing site with dramatically more focused product messaging. We removed half of our advertised verticals, discontinued our consulting services, and reshaped our government landing page to advertise the same job-to-be-done as our other collateral.
Prior to the redesign, I argued for this new messaging in a structured, tightly edited 3,800–word memo. I wrote up my thoughts on a new product strategy for Screendoor and disseminated it among the team. It included my analysis of the state of the business, the different types of customers we were trying to serve, and how we might best fulfill the vision established at the product's inception.
After listening to each of my colleagues' concerns and addressing them in turn, I obtained organizational buy-in for this new strategy. In tandem with the redesign, we committed our quarterly team objective to making this new direction sustainable.


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WHITE PAPER: The Technology Revolution in Solid State Switching Relays
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- Defines Relays And How They Are Categorized
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Modern Relay technology has been around since the 1960's and its main function has been to provide automation with electrical isolation for many applications. All Relays have two separate circuitries: input and output. The main purpose for a Relay is to control a hazardous load voltage and current by employing a small signal to the input side which consists of milliamps at millivolt levels. Relays in general can be considered a very broad technology that is used across an endless number of applications in almost every area of electronics. They come in many shapes and sizes, but are generally divided to two main categories, which are Electromechanical and Solid State Relays.
Electromechanical Relays can be sub-categorized based on the Relay's load current and load characteristic. For example, Relays that are capable of switching a load current of 2A or less are called Signal Relays. Relays that switch high frequency signals are called High Frequency (RF) Relays. Power Relays usually switch high load current. And certain types of Relays with a Din rail mount would be grouped under Control Panel Relays.


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Nacka Strandsmässan's creative and inspiring premises are perfect for arranging festive corporate functions as well as for launching your next bestseller. Thanks to its unique 5400 square metres, divided into two large buildings, in old industrial style with raw interior and daylight pouring in from skylights, the opportunities are virtually endless.
This creative venue is the perfect choice for corporate parties, shows, dinner functions, product launches, cocktail parties and much more for up to 2300 guests. Nacka Strandsmässan also has its own brand new modern kitchen, where our excellent Chef des Cuisines treats you to gastronomic experience above the ordinary. At Nacka Strandsmässan, we are now able to serve luxurious five course gala dinners for as many as 2000 seated guests. Our concept "Walk & Talk" is a popular alternative when the focus is on networking and mingling.
We are proud to have had a wide variety of successful events taken place at our venue. Renault car launch, gala dinner for 2300 Forever Living employees, The Christmas Show "Julgalan" are just a few examples. We look forward to help you obtain maximal return on your next event investment.


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- 55g tub of edible flower shaped sprinkles by FunCakes
- Ideal for colourful and spring themed cakes
- Ideal for cake pops, cupcakes and cakes
- Comes in an easy pour tub
Model: FUN-G42442Brand: FunCakesColour: Multi-ColourShape: Flower
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These edible flower shaped confetti are perfect for colourful or spring cakes.
Ingredients: Sugar, rice flour, partly hydrogenated vegetable oil (rapeseed), colour: E101, E120, E133, E171, glazing agent: E904, thickener: E413, flavour.
For allergens see ingredients in bold.
Store in a cool dry place in original tub.
See full delivery information on our delivery page.
At the Vanilla Valley we dispatch Monday to Friday and aim to dispatch within 1 - 2 days of receiving payment. Dispatch will not be made on a Bank Holiday.
Delivery estimates are based on postal and courier transit times i.e the time that the package is likely to be processed and out for delivery, this does not include the day that the order is processed by ourselves.
We do not accept returns on perishable and consumable goods (I.E. food items), tailor made or personalised goods.
In cases where items incur damage through transit we will replace the goods free of charge once a detailed explanation or photographic evidence has been provided, as this will greatly aid the claims process filed with the carrier responsible for the delivery. Please send photo evidence to firstname.lastname@example.com.
The return procedure must be initiated within 7 days of receipt of the item (carried out via email or letter). All items must be returned with reasonable care in their original packaging, in an 'as new condition' to the address below. Please include a copy of your invoice or a document stating your name, full address and post code, order number and reason for return.
With regards to items manufactured by us (I.E. our cupcake stands, cake pop stands, cake plates and ice cream holders) the manufacturer's protective covering must still be intact, attached on both sides of every component pertaining to the product.
On receipt and inspection of the item/s we will then issue a refund where applicable. You, the buyer, are responsible for covering all return postage costs and we, the seller, do not refund original postage costs for unwanted / incorrectly ordered items.
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Shell Scheme Hall Plan Examples
The images above show typical shell scheme hall plan examples for shell scheme projects. Typical information you'll find on hall plans for exhibition shell scheme stands is the space or stand numbers. You'll also find the size of exhibiting space. This will be changed as and when exhibition space is sold to your clients leading up to the show.
During the process of hall plan creation your project manager will work closely with the venue and yourselves to ensure the shell scheme will make the best use of the space. Whilst also adhering to regulations and best practice models.
Venues we have worked at
|The Aftrica Centre, Convent Garden
|Induction and Conference Centre, Blenau Festiniog
|Ascot Racecourse Exhibition Centre
|K2 Crawley
|Bowlers Exhibition & Conference Centre
|Kia Oval
|The Brighton Grand Hotel
|Lancaster Hotel
|British Motor Museum
|Luton Hoo Estate
|CEME Conference Centre
|Manchester Central
|Centre for Communication Systems Research (CCSR)
|Millennium Hotel London Mayfair
|Chadwick House, Skelmersdale
|Old Spitalfields Market
|Charles Burrell Centre
|Peterborough Showground
|Chelsea Football Club
|Sheffield City Hall
|The Cumberland Hotel
|STEAM Museum, Swindon
|Dorking Halls
|QEII Conference Centre
|Eastwood Hall Hotel, Nottingham
|Royal Agricultural University
|ExCeL, London
|University of South Wales
|Hilton Canary Wharf
|University of Warwick
|Hilton London Docklands Riverside
|White Chapel Sports Centre, London
|Hilton Wembley
|Windsor Building, Royal Holloway
|Holiday Inn, Regents Park
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Due to the nature of my practice, not all patients are accepted.
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Anguloa virginalis
The genus Anguloa (Ang) contains 10 terrestrial species in northern South America. They need a short dry rest.
Anguloa virginalis grows in Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. It is a cool to cold growing fragrant terrestrial found in deeply shaded humid forest.
The other plant was crowding the edge, so to make room for the next new growth I removed the two oldest backbulbs.
08/01/2008 - Began the new growth on the second generation. Probably blooming next year.
08/01/2007 - A repot backbulb from shaping the original plant.
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As noun, plural stones for –, –, stone for
the hard substance, formed of mineral matter, of which rocks consist
a rock or particular piece or kind of rock, as a boulder or piece of agate
a piece of rock quarried and worked into a specific size and shape for a particular purpose:paving stone; building stone
a small piece of rock, as a pebble
precious stone
Chiefly British
one of various units of weight, especially the British unit equivalent to pounds (
something resembling a small piece of rock in size, shape, or hardness
any small, hard seed, as of a date; pit
the hard endocarp of a drupe, as of a peach
a calculous concretion in the body, as in the kidney, gallbladder, or urinary bladder
a disease arising from such a concretion
a gravestone or tombstone
a grindstone
a millstone
a hailstone
Building Trades
any of various artificial materials imitating cut stone or rubble
a table with a smooth surface, formerly made of stone, on which page forms are composed
(in lithography) any surface on which an artist draws or etches a picture or design from which a lithograph is made
a playing piece in the game of dominoes, checkers, or backgammon
Usually, stones
As adjective
made of or pertaining to stone
made of stoneware:a stone mug or bottle
stonelike; stony; obdurate:a stone killer; stone strength
As adverb
completely; totally (usually used in combination):stone cold
As verb (used with object), stoned, stoning
to throw stones at; drive by pelting with stones
to put to death by pelting with stones
to provide, fit, pave, line, face or fortify with stones
to rub (something) with or on a stone, as to sharpen, polish, or smooth
to remove stones from, as fruit
to make insensitive or unfeeling
As Idioms
cast the first stone, to be the first to condemn or blame a wrongdoer; be hasty in one's judgment:What right has she to cast the first stone?
leave no stone unturned, to exhaust every possibility in attempting to achieve one's goal; spare no effort:We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to find the culprit
As noun
the bottom support of anything; that on which a thing stands or rests:a metal base for the table
a fundamental principle or groundwork; foundation; basis:the base of needed reforms
the bottom layer or coating, as of makeup or paint
the distinctively treated portion of a column or pier below the shaft or shafts
the distinctively treated lowermost portion of any construction, as a monument, exterior wall, etc
Botany, Zoology
the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
the point of attachment
the principal element or ingredient of anything, considered as its fundamental part:face cream with a lanolin base; paint with a lead base
that from which a commencement, as of action or reckoning, is made; a starting point or point of departure
any of the four corners of the diamond, especially first, second, or third base
Compare home plate
a square canvas sack containing sawdust or some other light material, for marking first, second, or third base
a starting line or point for runners, racing cars, etc
(in hockey and other games) the goal
a fortified or more or less protected area or place from which the operations of an army or an air force proceed
a supply installation for a large military force
the line or surface forming the part of a figure that is most nearly horizontal or on which it is supposed to stand
the number that serves as a starting point for a logarithmic or other numerical system
a collection of subsets of a topological space having the property that every open set in the given topology can be written as the union of sets of the collection
a collection of neighborhoods of a point such that every neighborhood of the point contains one from the collection
a collection of sets of a given filter such that every set in the filter is contained in some set in the collection
Also called base line
See under triangulation (def )
vehicle (def )
Also called carrier
inert matter, used in the preparation of lakes, onto which a coloring compound is precipitated
a thin, flexible layer of cellulose triacetate or similar material that holds the light-sensitive film emulsion and other coatings, especially on motion-picture film
a compound that reacts with an acid to form a salt, as ammonia, calcium hydroxide, or certain nitrogen-containing organic compounds
the hydroxide of a metal or of an electropositive element or group
a group or molecule that takes up or accepts protons
a molecule or ion containing an atom with a free pair of electrons that can be donated to an acid; an electron-pair donor
any of the purine and pyrimidine compounds found in nucleic acids: the purines adenine and guanine and the pyrimidines cytosine, thymine, and uracil
the part of a complex word, consisting of one or more morphemes, to which derivational or inflectional affixes may be added, as want in unwanted or biolog- in biologicalCompare root (def ), stem (def )
the component of a generative grammar containing the lexicon and phrase-structure rules that generate the deep structure of sentences
an electrode or terminal on a transistor other than the emitter or collector electrodes or terminals
the part of an incandescent lamp or electron tube that includes the terminals for making electrical connection to a circuit or power supply
Stock Exchange
the level at which a security ceases a decline in price
the lower part of an escutcheon
bases, Armor
a tonlet formed of two shaped steel plates assembled side by side
pavilion (def )
in base, Heraldry
in the lower part of an escutcheon
As adjective
serving as or forming a base:The walls will need a base coat and two finishing coats
As verb (used with object), based, basing
to make or form a base or foundation for
to establish, as a fact or conclusion (usually followed by on or upon):He based his assumption of her guilt on the fact that she had no alibi
to place or establish on a base or basis; ground; found (usually followed by on or upon):Our plan is based on a rising economy
to station, place, or situate (usually followed by at or on):He is based at Fort Benning
The squadron is based on a carrier
As verb (used without object), based, basing
to have a basis; be based (usually followed by on or upon):Fluctuating prices usually base on a fickle public's demand
to have or maintain a base:I believe they had based on Greenland at one time
As Idioms
get to first base
first base (def )
off base, Baseball
not touching a base: The pitcher caught him off base and, after a quick throw, he was put out by the second baseman
badly mistaken: The police were way off base when they tried to accuse her of the theft
on base, Baseball
having reached a base or bases:Two men are on base
touch base with, to make contact with:They've touched base with every political group on campus
As noun
an article of furniture consisting of a flat, slablike top supported on one or more legs or other supports:a kitchen table; an operating table; a pool table
such a piece of furniture specifically used for serving food to those seated at it
the food placed on a table to be eaten:She sets a good table
a group of persons at a table, as for a meal, game, or business transaction
a gaming table
a flat or plane surface; a level area
a tableland or plateau
a concise list or guide:The table of contents in the front of the book includes chapter names and page numbers
an arrangement of words, numbers, or signs, or combinations of them, as in parallel columns, to exhibit a set of facts or relations in a definite, compact, and comprehensive form; a synopsis or scheme
(initial capital letter) Astronomy
the constellation Mensa
a flat and relatively thin piece of wood, stone, metal, or other hard substance, especially one artificially shaped for a particular purpose
a course or band, especially of masonry, having a distinctive form or position
a distinctively treated surface on a wall
a smooth, flat board or slab on which inscriptions may be put
the tablets on which certain collections of laws were anciently inscribed: the tables of the Decalogue
the laws themselves
the inner or outer hard layer or any of the flat bones of the skull
a sounding board
the upper horizontal surface of a faceted gem
a gem with such a surface
As verb (used with object), tabled, tabling
to place (a card, money, etc
) on a table
to enter in or form into a table or list
Parliamentary Procedure
Chiefly U
to lay aside (a proposal, resolution, etc
) for future discussion, usually with a view to postponing or shelving the matter indefinitely
to present (a proposal, resolution, etc
) for discussion
As adjective
of, relating to, or for use on a table:a table lamp
suitable for serving at a table or for eating or drinking:table grapes
As Idioms
on the table, Parliamentary Procedure
submitted for consideration
turn the tables, to cause a reversal of an existing situation, especially with regard to gaining the upper hand over a competitor, rival, antagonist, etc
:Fortune turned the tables and we won
We turned the tables on them and undersold them by percent
under the table, drunk
as a bribe; secretly: She gave money under the table to get the apartment
wait (on) table, to work as a waiter or waitress:He worked his way through college by waiting table
Also, wait tables
As noun
any of various devices furnishing artificial light, as by electricity or gas
Compare fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp
a container for an inflammable liquid, as oil, which is burned at a wick as a means of illumination
a source of intellectual or spiritual light:the lamp of learning
any of various devices furnishing heat, ultraviolet, or other radiation:an infrared lamp
a celestial body that gives off light, as the moon or a star
a torch
lamps, Slang
the eyes
As verb (used with object)
to look at; eye
As Idioms
smell of the lamp, to give evidence of laborious study or effort:His dissertation smells of the lamp
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Sri Lanka Army is prepared round the clock to respond
to all security requirements in the country. During the war, the Army
adopting its own structural reforms succeeded in winning the war at that
time. In similar vein, the Army while performing a gigantic role in
development has thrown its full weight behind the government's ongoing
nation-building projects as the prime mover. However, some opportunistic
politicians and mass media organizations, envious of the Army's
commitment to the country's future are in the practice of spreading
malicious and false propaganda in order to inculcate the public with
untruth and distortion regarding the ongoing rightsizing process of the
Rightsizing process has always been happening in the
Army and had even taken place during the war and also in the post-war
period before this one. Through that, the troops mainly deployed for
administrative duties are relieved and mobilized for field duties to
gain better productivity, thereby doubling their efficiency. This
process does not allow any Army camp to be closed, but it instead
enables the majority of troops in those camps be deployed for emergency
disaster needs and nation-building tasks in an effective manner.
Nevertheless, some false media reports try to claim that this process
has led to a large let-up in the security arrangements in the North and
East. It certainly is not a disbanding of battalions, but is only a
restructuring with the intention of distributing human and material
resources equally among other battalions.
Sri Lanka Army under any circumstances will not resort
to any decisions that would pose a threat to national security, and it
always prioritizes national security concerns. It is therefore
emphasized that the Sri Lanka Army as a responsible one will not close
down any Army camp as alleged in those misleading reports.
Some of those media organizations, operating as cat's
paws of disgruntled politicians are malicious towards various
development projects, being undertaken by the majority of Army troops
island-wide under the guidance of HE the President. The peace-loving
public in the country are therefore urged with respect, not to be misled
by those unfounded and false media reports, but continue to repose the
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School of Medicine, Second Year Class, 1950-1951
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- Summary
- First row (l to r): Betty Austin Agee, Richard Bryan Agee, Pedro Juan Alfaro, William Glenn Allen, Jr., Fred Barry Ballard, Jr., Cavitt Kinkle Bartley, Lester Ray Bond, William Harvey Cabaniss, Jr., James Monroe Carter, Walter Scott Chisholm, Jr., Alvin Cohen, William Patrick Coleman, Angus McDonald Green Crook, Sterling Randolph Decker. Second row (l to r): Robert Bailey Deitchman, Patrick Campbell Devine, Richard Clayton Dinmore, Robert Kent Dyer, William Francis Early, Walker Marshall East, Julia Langhorne Edmunds, Morris Fine, John Happer Furr, James Harry Gamble, Robert Daniel Gardner, Frank Nicely Gibson, Jr., Paul Wiley Gordon, Jr., Douglas Meriwether Griggs, Jr. Third row (l to r): David Goodsell Hall, III, Edward Harrison Hancock, Jr., Arthur Gardner Harden John Thomas Hearn, Jr., Jesse Robinson Hicks, Royce Linton Holsey, John Shelton Horsley, III, Charles William Hurt, John Walter Carlyle Johnson, Jr., Robert Henry Jordan, Louis Eugene Jorel, Carl Peter Kremer, Jr., David Bensen Kruger, William Harold Lilly. Fourth row (l to r): Thomas David McDonald, Noble Thomas MacFarlane, Jr., Walter Fitch Manley, Jr., Fred Neal Mitchell, Daniel Nathan Mohler, Jr., John Jennett Neal, Jr., Sheff Daniel Olinger, Jr., Patsy Ruth Phelps, Frank Wilson Price, Malcolm Kauffman Rosenbaum, William Allen Scoggin, Pierce Brutsche Scott, Bobby Long Smith. Fifth row (l to r): William Kyle Smith, Jr., Louis Max Sod, Philip Martin Sprinkle, Luther Marcus Talbert, John Vernon Torbert, Jr., John Herndon Vansant, Emery Mitchell Ward, Carnes Weeks, Jr., Samuel Nimrod Whitacre, Walter Raleigh Whitehurst, Jr., George Straughan Schools, Robert Warner Wood, Jr.
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- 1950 - 1951
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On August 29th, The Maliblue Oyster Bar in Long Island reportedly held a fundraiser for Joe and Teresa Giudice. Fans supporting the Giudice family and their innocence are raising money to help support their legal bills, but Teresa and her PR team suggest the appearance was just a meet and greet with fans.
"We believe Teresa will be vindicated soon but in the meantime, we are collecting funds to aid her defense," a spokesperson for the bar told In Touch. "She has four young children who desperately need her in their lives."
The bar also reportedly wants to raise money for the fines the Giudices will be required to pay. The group believes Teresa will get probation and fines and escape jail time.
Teresa took to Twitter to tell her fans about the even. "Come see me at Maliblue Oyster Bar in Long Island I will be there 7:30-8:30PM."
Teresa also took to Twitter to reveal she had no idea the charity event was being organized and that the reports of a fundraiser are not true. A PR rep for Teresa tweeted, @Teresa_Giudice will be appearing tnite as a meet and greet to kick off Labor Day weekend press has false information on any other matter."
"Tonight's appearance at Maliblue is just a meet & greet w/ fans. I just heard that some of the workers there wanted to support me, and that is very sweet & I appreciate it, but if anyone wants to support me, please do it by donating to a charity I love: @NephCure. Xx" Teresa tweeted.
The official press release for the Defense Fund, courtesy of RealityTea:
Local Bartenders and Staff at Famed New York Beach Club
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New York (August 29, 2013) – Bartenders and staff from a legendary New York beach resort and catering facility are collecting donations to support the legal defense of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice. During a special public appearance at historic Malibu Beach Resort tonight, Thursday August 29, 2013 at 7:30 pm., Teresa will greet hundreds of fans who will contribute to her defense fund.
Teresa and her husband Joe Giudice are facing 39 counts of fraud, which could result in up to 50 years in jail. The Giudices are charged with an alleged conspiracy to defraud lenders and illegally obtain mortgages. In addition, they are also accused of hiding assets and income while declaring bankruptcy.
Her supporters and millions of fans around the world strongly believe Teresa will be vindicated soon and are seeking donations for the reality TV star, who has four young children. The group is dedicated to helping Teresa stay out of prison and also help pay any fines or other restitution that Teresa and Joe are ordered to pay.
The Bartenders, servers and other wait-staff work at Malibu Beach Resort, an iconic New York area oceanfront facility where the biggest names in show business have performed over the last 50 years including Sammy Davis Jr., Billy Joel, Frank Sinatra, U2 and Pat Benatar. Camera crews and photographers are welcome.
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Many years ago, when I first started practicing dentistry, I often heard people say "Toothache is not a disease, but it can kill you". Personally I experienced toothache many times when I was a little kid, which motivated me to pursue my career as a dentist because I wanted to help people like me. A few years ago, there was a sad news about a boy who died from tooth infection in Washington DC, which shocked the dental community. If you have no idea what damage a bad tooth can do to your health, please read on. I am sharing this old news in memory of little Deamonte Driver.
The death of a homeless boy in Maryland from a tooth infection has stunned the US dental community. Twelve-year-old Deamonte Driver had an abscessed molar; left untreated, the infection spread to his brain and killed him. The tragedy has led to renewed calls for better dental care for the poor, particularly improving access to care for children living in poverty.
Driver's mother claims she tried hard to find dental care for him. The family's Medicaid coverage had lapsed, allegedly because enrollment paperwork was sent to the wrong address.
In January, his mother took Deamonte to the hospital for a severe headache. At that point doctors discovered it was the result of a severely infected molar. The infection had by then spread to his brain. Doctors operated twice, and Deamonte had spent several weeks in rehabilitation at the time of his death.
Though Maryland has approximately 5,500 dentists, less than 1,000 of them accept Medicaid. In addition, statistics show that less than a third of the children in Maryland's Medicaid program receive dental treatment in any given year. What's more, Maryland is hardly alone in this problem.
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Johnny has changed too. Now when he touches somebody he can tell them things, that their kitchen is on fire or that their long lost mother is alive and well.
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The character creation has gone pretty straight so far. Surprisingly the Wizard's Character Builder is an acceptable tool for character making.
The only issue I've had is related to my multiclassing idea. Apparently to be a rogue-cleric you need a lot of stats up to 13, so in the end I'm a little ugly/unpleasant and not so smart.
Not a problem for the unpleasantness, but I hope some of the other guys will create a social guy or we are doomed to be stuck bu the plot.
Some more problem in roleplaying a guy with a normal intelligence, not because I'm so smart I can't fake some lack of ideas, but instead because I'm a (little too much) analytical player.
Rule-wise the worst thing is that I've give up some nifty bonus (mostly damage-related) to get some better armor and the multicalssing feature. Good that I'm human, 'cause the extra feat is reeeeally useful now.
The best thing is that the extra power of the human plus the extra power for the multiclass feature are stacking a lot of options for me in combat, even for the first level, not to mention the extra armor class will make me a little more resilient in close combat. Definitely I need to get some shield proficiency.
The final draft is somehow very different to what I've had in mind. Veleno is sturdier, tougher and a lot more brutal of the converted assassin I was picturing. Now I can visualize him killing a target in a tavern fight, covering his track in the ruckus, more than in a dark alley, wrapped in a black cloak, waiting for his pray.
Numbers give him a bad temper and a likeness to solve problems bashing heads.
That's not a real problem, cause I like when characters go to unexpected directions.
Said so, I'm very satisfied from Veleno, but I can also easily pinpoint some problem with 4E character creation.
1 My PC is not what I wanted. The options are limited and if I want to make exactly the character I've in mind I have to accept some big compromise (ex. sticking to a rogue class, just adding the faith as a flavor) or to plan the leveling carefully.
2 I'm not a cleric and never will be. I will have to play a cleric-wannabe all my life. That is fun for me, but I can picture it frustrating for a lot of people. Probably the cleric with the rogue multiclass is a better choice for someone.
Forgetting something?
Yeah, the sheet.
Now it's your turn. What do you think of Veleno? Have you ever used the Character builder and what you think of it? Character creation experiences similar or really different from mine?
February 18, 2009
[D&D 4E][Character] Veleno pt.2
The character creation has gone pretty straight so far. Surprisingly the Wizard's Character Builder is an acceptable tool for character making.
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Ignore dex or use it:ReplyDelete
Ignore: go with heavy armor and the rogue build you chose. Change your str to 18, and dex to 13.
Use: go with light armor which grants your dex bonus to AC. Change the rogue build so you use your dex bonus for attack and damage bonus. Brutal scoundrel may be a good option.
I recommend using dexterity, style wise I prefer that for rogues. I would go with shortsword. Yes your damage drops from 1d8 to 1d6 (average of 1 point), but the prof bonus goes from +2 to +3. Also you will now use your dex bonus for att and damage which is higher. If you go dex, make sure you increase it at every opportunity (level 4, 8, 11...), this will keep your AC high.
Some problem with the advice you gave me:ReplyDelete
Ignore: go with heavy armor and the rogue build you chose. Change your str to 18, and dex to 13.
IMHO everything in this build is worse...
With dex 13 and str 17 I lose 2 points of initiative, all my powers drop the attack value from +5 to +3 and the damages of 2-3 points.
I gain some bonus with the basic attack, but who cares?
Defenses goes from 13/16/12 to 14/14/12, losing 1 total point.
Am I missing something?
I think I was confused by the ruthless ruffian option. I know nothing about this, and thought you used your str instead of your dex on your powers. So does it add str and dex?ReplyDelete
I still think you should use light armor. It gives better movement, and you can take shield proficiency or hide armor prof, I recommend the shield. You may still want to look into dropping str to 13 and upping dex to 18, to give you the better att bonus. Damage wise it should be the same. Your fort drops 1, your ac would be 17(with light shield), ref 18 (with shield), will still 12
Looking at your character sheet a bit more things look really good. The backstory supports the strength score. Not sure about the armor, but it is nice and different. The story of being a thief and burglar... I would avoid the armor check penalty, but it could be more of an indication of a change, Veleno is perhaps turning from his past. Sometimes I get caught up in the numbers and overlook play style.ReplyDelete
Chainmail prof is a bad feat to take for this character. With Leather your AC is only one less, and will rise as you add to Dex. Part of your problem is needing that 13 Con to qualify for that feat, you could spend those 3 points somewhere else, like raising your Strength one more and bumping your Cha up to 10 if you wanted.ReplyDelete
If you don't want to go with the more burly type of rogue consider changing your style from ruthless ruffian to Brutal. Brutal rogues use daggers, which fit with a shadowy, covert rogue.
I like the concept, and cleric multiclassing is cool. The thing is you *can* be more of a cleric. Now that you have taken the multiclass feat, you can take the power replacement feats to add cleric powers to your rogue powers. And, if you chose paragon multiclassing you will be about 50/50 cleric rogue (discounting utilities, which you never retrain). The only problem is that a low wisdom and strength means that you will be a less than effective cleric.
I propose this array:
Str - 17
Con - 10
Dex - 17
Int - 10
Wis - 13
Cha - 8
Putting points into Str and Dex as you gain them. You will make a super Brutal rogue, and will be able to take Cleric powers that utilize Str.
Just some advice, play what you want, have fun!
I love the character builder myself and have made a couple dozen characters with it. I like the ability to quickly build the character at several different levels to get an idea of where you want to go with him, play with options and so on.ReplyDelete
I think multiclassing in general is something that is still fairly misunderstood because of the way it reads. It doesn't look like you will be making a rogue/cleric, but it will play a lot more like that than you think on initial examination.
At 10th level, if you take all the power swaps - 1 of your 3 encounter powers will be cleric, 1 of your 3 dailies will be cleric and 1 of your 2 utilities will be cleric; plus your healing word, and a cleric skill.
Multiclassing in 4e isn't about playing two full separate classes, its about adding the abilities of another class to enhance your own. You won't be as Cleric as the cleric, but you'll be a cleric-y rogue, if that makes sense.
@Risan: yeah. i thik you have understood the feeling behind this character. I'm not happy about the armor penalty, but I think Veleno des not want anymore look like a thief when he sees himself in a mirror.ReplyDelete
@Jay: Probably the stats you gave me are a lot better and I understand that, but I'm not confortable playing a character with a lot af average scores and two exceptional stats like that. IMHO, or better IMHWOP (in My Humble Way Of Playing), to have stats like that I must have a strong background story to support them.
@thasmodious: I'm not sure to go for all three the power swaps. I'm tepted by a little increase in the armor too. But is not yet decided.
That's cool, I was just pointing out a way to get your character close to half rogue and half cleric. If you are not planning on going that route then ignore that whole part!ReplyDelete
I guess the biggest thing is that high dex paired with heavy armor is a less than optimal way to go, and your character might not shine as bright in combat as your teammates.
If, however, he has a strong backstory and sense of self, he will shine in other places, and you will enjoy him just as much.
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Bike to Work Day 2013
The City of Modesto, along with a number of other organizations, will host Modesto Bike to Work Day. This event will be held on Friday, May 10 between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. at Tenth Street Plaza, on 10th Street, between J & K Streets. Residents are encouraged to bike into downtown before starting their work day. All-day secured bicycle parking is available. A continental breakfast will be provided to all bicycle riders who commute to work on a bicycle. The first 150 riders will receive a free tee-shirt and bicycle incentives. All riders can enter the prize drawing and win one of several prizes. A new addition for Bike to Work Day 2013 will include a Ride with the Mayor route. Everyone is invited to meet Mayor Marsh at Plantation Coffee & Cafe, located at the intersection of Floyd Avenue and Roselle Avenue in Village One Plaza. Mayor Marsh plans to arrive at Plantation Coffee at approximately 7:15 a.m. and then depart for his bike commute at approximately 7:30 a.m. Bike commuters will be led by a motorcycle unit from the Modesto Police Department. For more details on the route, please visit modestogov.com/bikes.
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12.6 Gallons of Beer is the average in one persons gut, in Brazil. Let me spew a few words of sober wisdom here. Skol beer is one of the top favorite beers in Brazil. If you have been there already you know. Brazilians DRINK BEER. It's cheap, it's refreshing for about 1,50 reais (average of 1.10cents) you got yourself a tall can of Pilsner to walk around freely with anywhere in Brazil.
Bright yellow or red plastic chairs brandish a sponsoring beer just about anywhere you go. Sit down and drink yourself silly, But don't do anything silly. That will just ruin it for everyone. And you don't want to piss off the police in Brazil. Or anywhere for that matter. Beer, Beer, Beer. I sat in the back of taxi freaking the heck out when a driver whipped out a can he had in the front and kindly asked me to hold it for him so he could place both hands on the wheels to make a turn. Ah!!! I once sat below a burning building unknowingly for like 15 mins… It was at a open storefront hang-out spot in Comercio, "Cidade Baixa"/ Lower City in Bahia with a friend. We were sharing a Skol and neither, him, the bar owners, nor other customers had any idea. We found out because the firemen that had walked in and shot back a tall one within those 15 mins then declared we needed to grab our beers and evacuate they needed to turn out the fire, "Que fogo /What fire?" we asked. "Oh yes everyone this building is on fire, take your beers and step out". Ah!!! There's time for a beer before addressing a fire? I'm sure not all of them work this way guys… for the love of beer.
I once resided in a building above a brothel, a 13 year old downstairs neighbor I spotted dragging a massive crate, larger than his thin little body altogether filled with 12 empty bottles of 40oz beers. The usual greeting took place as I eyed him wondering how on earth he planned on carrying that alone four flights of stairs. In a dark stairwell with no electricity… by himself. And since it was just his mother and a bunch of other ladies…(hmmm?) that lived in the apartment. Who the heck is drinking all of those beers and why is the child doing the labor … not them. (No I wasn't holding up the boy with my deep thoughts, but he did stand there looking at me with a blank face, lol) .
He breaks our silence and says that his mother has drunk them all and is too full to throw them out..OK. Got it . Brazilians love their beer. that same night after helping him carry the load down in the dark nearly falling on him and the bottles, I received a knock on my heavily guarded door. Its was the little boy whom declared I was now his girlfriend and I should be ready to join him at the beach the next day with his drunk mother. OK, brazilian men start courting at an early age. Got it.
And according to "Vital Statistics" by Paul Grobman "The percentage by which others increase in attractiveness after several bottles of beer is…25%."
…So….uhmmm, quick, how do I look? How many fingers do you see? Stand on one foot. wha? blurry? …U drunk???
Check out their site when you can, and the beer, it's made in Africa. And distributed worldwide. I admit I do enjoy beer as well. But I don't plan on competing by chugging down 47.6 liters. If you check out the site while at work make sure the volume is down. This Skol Beer Buff dude is like having a party on the site. I'll follow-up with some more beer chat,
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Friday, April 01, 2011
Tutorial: Interior Cove Lighting in Artlantis
Our good friend Evan Troxel over at getmethod.com recently shared a fantastic new tutorial with us. In his latest Artlantis tutorial, he shows us how to work around the lack of a tube-type light in Artlantis by making a tube out of geometry and applying the Neon Light Shader to emit light from the object. Although he uses a SketchUp model, the set up would be the same for any modeling software you are using. You'll also learn how to make stained glass look like it's being backlit with the ambient slider in the material inspector to get the center ceiling effect seen on this image. Thanks, Evan, and keep these coming!
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Thanks! I've added a link to your blog on my site as well. I hope everyone finds the tutorials useful. Let me know!
- April 4, 2011 at 5:11 PM
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Not so long ago finding a wine bar in Singapore might have been a daunting task but that's not true anymore. From a fine wine bar to a street bar, there are quite a bit of places to explore for a glass of glorious wine. We bring to you our selection of some of the 'Best Wine Bars in Singapore'. If you are an Android or iPhone user, download the Anymap app, bookmark this map and browse through your places of interest. You can like the pins, comment and also share it with your friends.
1. Wine Connection Tapas Bar & Bistro
Probably the first place that comes to mind when you think Wine Bar in Singapore. They have $7 wine per glass all day long (not only at happy hours) and bottles that go for as low as $25. It's a no-brainer that this bar is quite popular. Then there's the gob-smacking variety of International and Spanish cuisine served as you get acquainted with your chalice which you can't say no to either.
Website: https://www.wineconnection.com.sg/
Timing: Mon-Thu: 11.30am - 1am ; Fri-Sat: 11.30am - 2am ; Sun: 11.30am - 11pm
2. Wine BOS
Previously from the the precinct of North Bridge Road, Wine BOS has seen a new breath of life after making its move to the City Hall area. It's large and cooling enclaves houses a cosy selection of affordable wines and a comfy lounge to wine and dine in good company. We hear that they have an outstanding Pork Knuckle on the menu too, so that might be a real draw factor for the porcine aficionados. Photo Credits: sethlui.com
Website: http://www.winebos.com/
Timing: Mon-Thu: 10am - 1am ; Fri: 10am - 3am ; Sat: 5pm - 3am ; Sun: 5pm - midnight
3. O'Batignolles Wine Bar & French Bistrot
Located at the tip of Club Street, this quaint little bistro focuses on the pairing of French wine with delectable cuisine. Here you'll be able to discover an amazing range of French wines at affordable prices ranging from $10 per glass to $55 per bottle; making it a perfect little spot for a quick after work tipple.
Website: http://obatignolles.com/
Timing: Mon-Fri: 12pm - midnight ; Sat: 11am - midnight ; Sun: 11am - 7pm
4. The Wine Company
One of the 5 outlets under The Wine Company's command, this venture is located far east in the idyllic corner of Singapore at Netheravon Road. Stepping into the alfresco garden pavilion, one would feel as though you've stumbled upon a hidden gem.
Website: http://www.thewinecompany.com.sg/
Timing: Mon-Sun: 4pm - midnight
5. Napolean Food and Wine Bar
Another bistro touting the benefits of an Enomatic wine dispensing system, Napolean Food and Wine bar located right smack in the hustle and bustle of the city does a good job of raking in the working crowds during the week. Come in and you'll be treated to spectacle of well thought out dishes that works in perfect tandem with the wines served.
Website: http://www.napoleon.sg
Timing: Mon-Fri: 11.30am - 2.30pm , 5.30pm - midnight ; Sat: 5.30pm - midnight
6. Praelum Wine Bistro
Offering an interactive wine experience, the establishment proudly displays a Enomatic system which allows you to taste the various bottles of wine in 3 different portions from tasting, half to a full glass. Perfect for when you're in the mood for variety.
Website: http://praelum.wix.com/praelum
Timing: Mon-Fri: 12pm - 1am ; Sat: 5pm - 1am
7. Verre
If you feel like you deserve a treat tonight, then Verre could be the perfect spot to get in on some wine action in an unpretentious environment. With an extensive menu to boot, Verre is a one-stop wonderland for a great night out of town.
Website: http://verre.com.sg/
Timing: Mon-Thu: 5pm - midnight ; Fri: 5pm - 1am ; Sat: 3pm - 1am ; Sun: 3pm - 11pm
8. Taberna Wine Academy
If you're a novice to the subject of wine then Taberna Wine Academy would be a good place to start. Here, you'll be able to enjoy great wines at affordable prices boasted by service from the knowledgeable in house staff. If that isn't enough, you'll be delighted to know that they do offer wine education through wine tutorials and masterclasses as well as courses tailored to meet your requirements.
Website: http://www.taberna.sg/
Timing: Mon-Fri: 5pm - 11pm
9. Wine Connection Bistro
A fairly new entrant into the scene - the Wine Connection Bistro located in Hill V2 is a restaurant with an integrated wine shop set in a casual dining settings which is perfect for the entire family to enjoy. With more than 250 wines imported directly from the vineyards and 20 wines by the glass on offer, it's a great option for the west-siders.
Website: https://www.wineconnection.com.sg/content/21-bistro-hillv2
Timing: Sun-Thu: 11.30am - 11pm ; Fri-Sat: 11.30am - midnight
10. Merchants
This wine cellar & store offers over 200 labels (from $30) from more than 50 boutique vineyards. They house wines from small winemakers with an extensive range of artisan wines. They also have decent food options.
Website: http://www.merchantsofsingapore.com.sg/
Timing: Mon-Fri: 8am - midnight ; Sat: 9am - midnight ; Sun: 10.30am - 7pm
Get set to enjoy and taste an amazing selection of different varieties of wines. And always look out for the ladies' night and happy hour specials.
Best Wine Bars in Singapore
Not so long ago finding a wine bar in Singapore might have been a daunting task but that's not true anymore. From a fine wine bar to a street bar, there are quite a bit of places to explore for a glass of glorious wine. We bring to you our selection of some of the 'Best Wine Bars in Singapore'. If you are an Android or iPhone user, download the Anymap app, bookmark this map and browse through your places of interest. You can like the pins, comment and also share it with your friends.


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This is a bracelet I made for a coworker. Some of the pieces came from a previous bracelet, but only the non-lampworked ones. I like the one that looks like octopus suckers best.
It's coooooold here. Frost on the ground. Chip your windshield before leaving cold. Hot tea at night cold. Our trip to San Diego for Thanksgiving will be a nice warm spell. And we will play golf!


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This past December, Ai created a holiday website where each employee committed to making or doing something to raise money for Bideawee, a leading animal welfare organization in New York. If your commitment were purchased, the money would be donated to Bideawee. My commitment was to host a charity ride at Swerve Fitness, a team-inspired cycling studio a few blocks south of Ai's office, to raise even more money for Bideawee beyond the price of my commitment. As of about a week ago, that commitment was fulfilled!
On Monday night, March 9, 2015, 47 of my closest friends, family, and co-workers joined me for the event I deemed "Pedal for Puppies".
We rode for 45 minutes and celebrated afterwards with a fun photo session and time set aside to play with five puppies, two of which were up for adoption. Together we used our collective energy for some good and raised an additional $1500 for Bideawee.
Both of my dogs growing up at home were adopted from Bideawee, and I went to high school across the street from Bidewee's Long Island location. That night I rode in their memory, for all the puppies looking for a home, and for the people who work so hard at Bideawee to find them one and keep them comfortable until they do.
Thank you to everyone who participated in Pedal for Puppies, to those who donated, to Swerve Fitness for hosting, to Bideawee for doing the great work they do each and every day, and to Ai for being the catalyst that fostered the creation of Pedal for Puppies.


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Monday, May 07, 2012
Re-group Weekend!
Ever since the Voodoo Fire 44 mile MTB race, I've been feeling a bit tired and run down. I'm pretty sure it was a bit too much too soon, but I'm glad I did it and happy that I was able to see where my fitness stacked up against some of my main competition. However, I've already had 2 strikes with the Chronic Fatigue crap and I certainly do not need to be in any sort of peak fitness until this fall. So instead of racing or doing some sort of massive 7hr adventure (like our other friends did), we drove up to Vail to relax and get pampered by the Binghams.
We did do a short moto ride at Wolcott on Saturday which was super fun. Then, instead of going back out for another loop, we ate cookies and soaked up some sun for 45min or so...just long enough to get nice and burnt...oops.
Sunday we decided to do the most chill MTB ride we've ever done and look for a trail that we were unable to find last time we rode in Eagle.
We found 'Mike's Night Out' and enjoyed a super cruisy ride on squishy bikes. This was my first time out on the new XTR trail wheels and rear thru axle and I couldn't be happier with them.
We finished off the trip the trip with a massively large pizza from Pazzo's then hit the road to drive through a crazy snow storm on the way home. I'm taking this upcoming week super easy as well and hopefully it will get me refreshed and ready to rumble for the Gowdy Grinder on May 20th. Since that race is only $15 to enter, everyone and their mother from Boulder comes and I need to be able to back up my trash talking with a little fitness :)
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The city of Torf. It is everything you thought it would be. Some of you have come here here from afar, and some of you have grown up in the city and all of you have gotten the impression is a place that the rest of the world does not want to notice. It's dirty streets and tight alleyway, lend themselves to any manner of den and establishment of ill respute. The small run down houses with thier multiple locks and strong door, but yet thier neglected gardens and flowerboxes show you you have come to a place where safttey is a treasure to be guarded.
A vendor calls from one of the main streets. "Hey you can't rob from me. I pay protection. Fear is going to hear about this". Close a young boy glares out at you from underneath an old rotting blanket. Only his eyes are visible, but from his size he must be a child. You think for a moment, you see bare feet, but no foot could be that hairy. You enter one of the larger avenues where a a bustle of people move towards a large building. You have heard about this building before. It is know as "the pit" and houses some of the best fighter in the region. Thoes that make thier money killing others for sport.
Two combatants are in the "pit" as you look down from your vantage point, high on one of the walls. The first, a strapping young man of large build. He carries no weapons and looks like he is a veteran of this type of fight. His skin is sun darkened and hard, almost like leather. His fists are large and bony, with large knuckles used to hitting solid objects. He wears simple boots and breeches, nothing that would offer his opponent a holding place. The man he is fighting is older and more expeirienced it appears. He moves with an easy grace not to quick to strike, but not fearful also. in his hand, he holds a long knife. larger than a dagger, but not quite as long as what would pas for a sword in this region. They stare at eachother for a few minutes, each taking eachother's measure. The spectators call for action, but these are no gladiators playing the crowd for advantage. These two men only care about one thing. leaving the pit alive, and each one knows, one mistake, and his opponent will be the one to walk away. The swordsman makes the first move, when his opponent steps unevenly. He lunges forward and strikes with his weapon, cutting a deep line in his opponent, but the bare-knuckled fighter does not go down. In fact he seems to take the woulnd with a grunt and uses the opening to punch the swordsman in the knee. As the sowrdsman drops down, he follows up with a kick to the thigh and groin. One more punch to the head finished the blade weilder and the crows cheers. Throughout the building the sound of coins and purses can be heard as wagers are paid and new bet placed. The winer of the battle is led out of the pit through a nearby doorway and the loser left on the battlefield, to warn the next set of fighters the price of faliure. What a strange place this is. It draws many types of people. Thoes who smell of sweat and grimes, for whom the flies fight over, to ladies smelling of perfume, and roses. Aganst the wall a priest can be seen, kissing the coin hung around his neck. The symbol of tymora etched onto it surface. A better gives him a chit, to signify the bet he made, though he looks worried. He passes by the better's two "collectors". Large brutes who glare at him, as if warning him, that they will meet, should he not pay his debts. Through one of the doors a behomneth of a man can be seen, sitting waiting for his sopt. He is dressed in the barest of clothing. His skin and eyes show he is from no where close, and a red metal circlet upon his brow, signifies his severtude to a pit overseer. A large unsheathed curving sword, like they favor in the south lies across his lap, and he rocks back in fort in anticipation, or perhaps fear. Then from the center of the pit, a covered cage is brought out, on four wheels. A man, dripping with false nobility walks besides it and clears his thoat for attention. The crowd quiets only slightly until he removes the covereing. There caged is one fo the most beautiful creatures you have ever seen. An elf with bronze skin and otherworldly eyes looks from behind the metal bars. Two large white feathered wings, grace her back. Such a sight you have never before seen, and have only moment to take it in before the man throws the cevering back up on the cage. 5 silver gets you a better look, after the fights, come one, come all" he says as the cage is wheeled out and the next warriors take to the pit.
Sir Robert Drake, along with the help of a young treasure hunter named Jonsey, and two older adventurers, a half-elf fighter and a human druid set out to save to the winged elf. The druid was sent by his goddess to the pit, and he knew instantly what he had to do. They formed a plan to save the elf, but it almost went to pieces because of the unlikly interference of a cleric of Twilmeril. Luck just happened to bring the young cleric, heavily in debt and being chased by collectors into the lives of Sir Robert. As things got heavy and the fighting started, they were aided by the streetfighter, Donovan and soon the group, winged elf in tow were running for thier lives into the sewers of the city.
They ended up falling into a deeper section of the sewer, and were left to make thier exit on thier own. During thier escape they ran into a group of gremlins, guarding teasure which they had stolen from above and a strange piper, living among the rats and vermin. They were able to get out safley (and with some gremlin gold in thier pocket) and decided the best course of action was to head toward Cor.


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Blood Alone 3
Company: Marine Entertainment
Based on: Manga
Released: 2008.06.25
Blood Alone is based on the manga series of the same name. It is about the vampire girl Minato Misaki and the novelist/detective Kurose Kuroe who takes care of her. Each of the three drama CD's has three stories. Most of the time these stories are not directly connected but more like episodes from their life.
As always, this has three stories. The first one is about Kuroe and his sister. After solving a case involving two siblings, Kuroe is reminded of his sister. Misaki asks Sainome to tell her a little about Kuroe when he was younger.
The second story seems connected to both Kuroe and Misaki their past. Kuroe receives a request to guard a former assassin. He reclines at first, but after hearing that a certain party is involved he accepts. The man Kuroe needs to protect has become the target of an organisation called "Einseingrad Sparda" is imediately attacked by a girl named Maria (CV: Sawashiro Miyuki). Kuroe manages to deflect attack, but the girl escapes with heavy injuries.
As coincidence will have it, she is found by Misaki. Recognising the girl as a renfield (the servant of a vampire, red) she takes her home so she can recover. However the vampire that sired her soon arrives and kidnaps Misaki. He suspects that she is something special.
While handcuffing Misaki, the two of them make another attempt on the man his life. Misaki however manages to break free, and holds down Maria so that Kuroe can go after the vampire. We get a glimpse of the vampire hunter Kuroe here, it is clear that his fame as a vampire hunter was earned.
The final story revolves all around Misaki her fear of thunder. Kuroe is just about to go out for work, but on his way out remembers Misaki is afraid of lightning, and returns to stay at her side.
At first I though the first and second story were connected, but they are not. Well in a sense they are, Eisengrad Sparda is responsible for some events in Kuroe his past, but they are not directly connected. Both of them were very interesting though.
Both Kuroe and Higure (CV: Kobayashi Sanae) have taken several lessons in awesome for this CD. Higure only appears for a few moments, but proves himself as an ancient vampire. Kuroe shows us some of his vampire hunter skills, and as kind as he is to Misaki, he is cold to his enemies.
Personally this might be my favourite Blood Alone CD. Sadly it is also the last one that was released, while there are still some unresolved plot points. The manga however continues those. While keeping the atmosphere of the previous CDs, this one also delivers the most action packed story.


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Sometimes waiting all the way until the evening to go sailing is just too long. Sitting to the breakfast table and watching the boat traffic coming and going is enough to make anyone itching to get on the water right then and there.
That is why we created the Morning Sailing Tour. Start the day out right with a few hours of fresh Arctic air in beautiful surroundings. The coolness awakens the senses, leaving you energized and fresh for the rest of your day.
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