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The Modify Units & View Army panels have been revamped to improve performance. These pages now automatically save any changes you make to them, you no-longer need to confirm changes to these pages. Also, there is now on-screen feedback for Integrating and Activating units. Lastly, you can now assign a unit to a Task Force from the View Army screen. This allows you to quickly toggle all units in a Task Force in or out of your army depending on your current deployment needs. If you use the Image Pack you can download the new files here.
If the Integration chance is failed a destroy check is made for one Tear, if the Tear is not destroyed a new Integration check is made, this process repeats until Integration succeeds or a Tear is destroyed when Integration fails. This process improves the chance of Integration above the percent-chance to integrate listed above.
Players without TinyDayz can rejoice, your day has come: Unit and Mod restrictions are lifted. You can now use / build all Units and Mods except for Uniques. This means that Advanced units and Intermediate / Advanced mods are now fair game. This will give players without TinyDays a more complete TinyWarz experience. To balance this, players without TinyDays can no-longer build / deploy bases and are restricted to the following planets - Wulf, Taris, Riona, Esika, Konu.
To cut down on the confusion of which planet to deploy to new players will now gradually gain access to planets as they level-up. Initially only Taris and Riona can be used, then Wulf is added at Level 3 and Esika / Konu are added once a player reaches Level 5. At Level 10 all planets are unlocked.
1) It gave too much of an advantage to large factions: Large factions with lots of shared construx had a huge advantage over smaller ones. There should be some advantage to shared construx, but not a massive one.
2) Removed need for dedicated builders: With everyone receiving the bonus for all the construx a faction had everyone in the faction could be a builder lessening this role in the game.
3) Removed need to rely on construx: Again this gets back to the large-faction advantage. Having unlimited shared construx made larger factions more desirable because of their huge library of build-able items any of which could be created risk-free.
4) Killed off Construx trading market: This used to be a very robust in-game market and a great way to make some additional TinyBucks for the savvy trader. Unfortunately, because of the decreasing demand for construx (because a player could just join a faction with lots of shared construx) this market has been hurting for some time.
5) Not in the spirit of TinyWarz: One of the theme's of this game is to *individually* trade and collect construx. Having unlimited shared has pretty-much removed this from the game. The construx you have are, in-a-way an extension of you and what you bring to a faction. A player should be considered valuable for the things he or she can build for a faction, not the other way around.
The server will be down for maintenance at 6pm PST to install more RAM. TinyWarz will be offline for 20-40 minutes while this update takes place.
Also: Part of the next update will contain improvements to how mod data is organized on the server. This should provide a performance improvement, especially for users & factions with a large number of mods. Unfortunately, this update will remove all mods (except for integrated mods) from units and all mods from the market; this is necessary due to the difference between the old and new mod code. To best prepare for this update, note your mod & unit set-ups now so you can quickly re-build them once this code is added to the server. Crews will not be removed from units when this update is applied.
- New Merit has been added, Acti Master - All Actis on the unit gain -1 Cooldown / +1 Charge, Regen +1 Charge every 10 Turns. If you are using the Image Pack you can download the image for this merit here.
New tutorials are being added which will help players learn how to play TinyWarz. The first of these guides on how to create and modify your army has already been posted. New players will automatically be directed to the tutorial index when they join the game to make it easier to find help.
Faction War planets now support Super Nodes! If one faction is able to capture all of the Nodes on a Faction War planet (Hellion or Infernus), one of these Nodes will be randomly converted into a Super Node. A Super Node pays out Faction Points similiar to a stardard Node except at horizon. At horizon a Super Node will pay out 1,000 Faction Points to the faction which controls the Node at that time. Only one Super Node can be created per planet. A planet's deploy information will display which Node is the Super Node, this information is also broadcast on the planet from time to time. A faction must capture all Nodes on the planet by the 3,000th turn (1,500 turns before horizon) in-order to create a Super Node. Other than the additional faction point pay-out a Super Node has no other special properities and can be captured or re-captured like any other Node.
Also, Ore amounts in ore deposits on non-PvP planets has been slightly increased to help starting players gather starting resources faster.
Damage reduction Mods for Ballistic, Missile and Energy attacks have been reworked. The reduction amounts on all these Mods has been increased from 20% to 25% and from 40% to 50%, these effects now also stack. Damage reduction is capped at 60% in each weapon category; the additional reduction bonus for building damage has been removed. The Dark Inquisitor (50% Energy) and Phase Guardian (25% all types) Meka have had their damage reduction amounts increased.
New players now receive a larger selection of units / mods and starting factions now also have more shared construx to build with. Starting players no-longer receive two Construx packs.
If you choose to change your username, your old name will appear as an aka in your user profile. Your new name will automatically appear in any messages, sales, or actions you performed before the change. All user feedback is also retained after you change your name. You can change your name from the Headquarters -> TinyBucks panel for 50 TinyBucks.
- The Dark Inquisitor Meka now receives a 40% reduction in Energy weapon damage taken.
- Steeltec Repair Droid now repairs 25 Armor per turn (was 20).
Faction Leaders with less than 20,000 Faction Points can now purchase 10,000 Faction Points for 100 TinyBucks from Faction -> Admin -> Levels. This is a one-time only purchase, the faction can never be merged with another faction if this purchase is made. If a faction makes this purchase, it must wait until a total of 30,000 Faction Points are earned before purchasing Faction Construx with Faction Points.
New Faction Construx are now available! Factions can gain additional construx from the current pool of Faction construx including new rare construx which allow the construction of previously unbuildable meka and vehicles. Faction Leaders can now purchase additional Faction Construx for 3 TinyBucks and 100 Faction Points each. Each construx purchased this way is randomly chosen from the current pool of Faction Construx, including the new Dark Inquistor Meka. With each purchase there is a chance that a rare construx will be created instead.
With each purchase a faction has a 16.7% chance of gaining an Advanced Construx, a 33.3% chance of gaining a Intermediate Construx and a 50% chance of gaining a Simple Construx. After the complexity is determined, there is a 20% chance that the construx will be a rare (non-faction) construx.
If you are using the Image Pack, you can download the additional files here.

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The Modify Units & View Army panels have been revamped to improve performance . These pages now automatically save any changes you make to them , you no - longer need to confirm changes to these pages . Also , there is now on - screen feedback for Integrating and Activating units . Lastly , you can now assign a unit to a Task Force from the View Army screen . This allows you to quickly toggle all units in a Task Force in or out of your army depending on your current deployment needs . If you use the Image Pack you can download the new files here .
 If the Integration chance is failed a destroy check is made for one Tear , if the Tear is not destroyed a new Integration check is made , this process repeats until Integration succeeds or a Tear is destroyed when Integration fails . This process improves the chance of Integration above the percent - chance to integrate listed above .
 Players without TinyDayz can rejoice , your day has come : Unit and Mod restrictions are lifted . You can now use / build all Units and Mods except for Uniques . This means that Advanced units and Intermediate / Advanced mods are now fair game . This will give players without TinyDays a more complete TinyWarz experience . To balance this , players without TinyDays can no - longer build / deploy bases and are restricted to the following planets - Wulf , Taris , Riona , Esika , Konu .
 To cut down on the confusion of which planet to deploy to new players will now gradually gain access to planets as they level - up . Initially only Taris and Riona can be used , then Wulf is added at Level 3 and Esika / Konu are added once a player reaches Level 5 . At Level 10 all planets are unlocked .
 1 ) It gave too much of an advantage to large factions : Large factions with lots of shared construx had a huge advantage over smaller ones . There should be some advantage to shared construx , but not a massive one .
 2 ) Removed need for dedicated builders : With everyone receiving the bonus for all the construx a faction had everyone in the faction could be a builder lessening this role in the game .
 3 ) Removed need to rely on construx : Again this gets back to the large - faction advantage . Having unlimited shared construx made larger factions more desirable because of their huge library of build - able items any of which could be created risk - free .
 4 ) Killed off Construx trading market : This used to be a very robust in - game market and a great way to make some additional TinyBucks for the savvy trader . Unfortunately , because of the decreasing demand for construx ( because a player could just join a faction with lots of shared construx ) this market has been hurting for some time .
 5 ) Not in the spirit of TinyWarz : One of the theme 's of this game is to * individually * trade and collect construx . Having unlimited shared has pretty - much removed this from the game . The construx you have are , in - a - way an extension of you and what you bring to a faction . A player should be considered valuable for the things he or she can build for a faction , not the other way around .
 The server will be down for maintenance at 6 pm PST to install more RAM . TinyWarz will be offline for 20 - 40 minutes while this update takes place .
 Also : Part of the next update will contain improvements to how mod data is organized on the server . This should provide a performance improvement , especially for users & factions with a large number of mods . Unfortunately , this update will remove all mods ( except for integrated mods ) from units and all mods from the market ; this is necessary due to the difference between the old and new mod code . To best prepare for this update , note your mod & unit set - ups now so you can quickly re - build them once this code is added to the server . Crews will not be removed from units when this update is applied .
 - New Merit has been added , Acti Master - All Actis on the unit gain -1 Cooldown / +1 Charge , Regen +1 Charge every 10 Turns . If you are using the Image Pack you can download the image for this merit here .
 New tutorials are being added which will help players learn how to play TinyWarz . The first of these guides on how to create and modify your army has already been posted . New players will automatically be directed to the tutorial index when they join the game to make it easier to find help .
 Faction War planets now support Super Nodes ! If one faction is able to capture all of the Nodes on a Faction War planet ( Hellion or Infernus ) , one of these Nodes will be randomly converted into a Super Node . A Super Node pays out Faction Points similiar to a stardard Node except at horizon . At horizon a Super Node will pay out 1,000 Faction Points to the faction which controls the Node at that time . Only one Super Node can be created per planet . A planet 's deploy information will display which Node is the Super Node , this information is also broadcast on the planet from time to time . A faction must capture all Nodes on the planet by the 3,000th turn ( 1,500 turns before horizon ) in - order to create a Super Node . Other than the additional faction point pay - out a Super Node has no other special properities and can be captured or re - captured like any other Node .
 Also , Ore amounts in ore deposits on non - PvP planets has been slightly increased to help starting players gather starting resources faster .
 Damage reduction Mods for Ballistic , Missile and Energy attacks have been reworked . The reduction amounts on all these Mods has been increased from 20 % to 25 % and from 40 % to 50 % , these effects now also stack . Damage reduction is capped at 60 % in each weapon category ; the additional reduction bonus for building damage has been removed . The Dark Inquisitor ( 50 % Energy ) and Phase Guardian ( 25 % all types ) Meka have had their damage reduction amounts increased .
 New players now receive a larger selection of units / mods and starting factions now also have more shared construx to build with . Starting players no - longer receive two Construx packs .
 If you choose to change your username , your old name will appear as an aka in your user profile . Your new name will automatically appear in any messages , sales , or actions you performed before the change . All user feedback is also retained after you change your name . You can change your name from the Headquarters - > TinyBucks panel for 50 TinyBucks .
 - The Dark Inquisitor Meka now receives a 40 % reduction in Energy weapon damage taken .
 - Steeltec Repair Droid now repairs 25 Armor per turn ( was 20 ) .
 Faction Leaders with less than 20,000 Faction Points can now purchase 10,000 Faction Points for 100 TinyBucks from Faction - > Admin - > Levels . This is a one - time only purchase , the faction can never be merged with another faction if this purchase is made . If a faction makes this purchase , it must wait until a total of 30,000 Faction Points are earned before purchasing Faction Construx with Faction Points .
 New Faction Construx are now available ! Factions can gain additional construx from the current pool of Faction construx including new rare construx which allow the construction of previously unbuildable meka and vehicles . Faction Leaders can now purchase additional Faction Construx for 3 TinyBucks and 100 Faction Points each . Each construx purchased this way is randomly chosen from the current pool of Faction Construx , including the new Dark Inquistor Meka . With each purchase there is a chance that a rare construx will be created instead .
 With each purchase a faction has a 16.7 % chance of gaining an Advanced Construx , a 33.3 % chance of gaining a Intermediate Construx and a 50 % chance of gaining a Simple Construx . After the complexity is determined , there is a 20 % chance that the construx will be a rare ( non - faction ) construx .
 If you are using the Image Pack , you can download the additional files here .


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While I am glad to see that house work is becoming more equalized, this article really irritated me. It claimed that one of the reasons men are able to do more house work is because their wives have become less controlling and over bearing. I find this completely ridiculous, and it embraces that negative stereotype of women. I found that while this article is talking about being progressive, the language it used to convey its message was very deeply rooted in gender stereotypes.
I completely agree, the way the article was written makes women sound inherently bitchy. I wasn’t happy with the way they described women’s attachment to housework as an identity thing, either.
It felt cliched and sexist. In the end, I decided that the overall message of the statistics was happy. Focusing on the facts helped me get through the article, and ignore the way the author butchered gender roles.
I didn’t agree with how the article portrayed women either. I tend to be the kind of person who likes things done a certain way but my stepdad is the same way. He is far more overbearing with things like that than my mom has ever been. The author forgets that it doesn’t have a ton to do with gender but the individual person.

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While I am glad to see that house work is becoming more equalized , this article really irritated me . It claimed that one of the reasons men are able to do more house work is because their wives have become less controlling and over bearing . I find this completely ridiculous , and it embraces that negative stereotype of women . I found that while this article is talking about being progressive , the language it used to convey its message was very deeply rooted in gender stereotypes .
 I completely agree , the way the article was written makes women sound inherently bitchy . I was n’t happy with the way they described women ’s attachment to housework as an identity thing , either .
 It felt cliched and sexist . In the end , I decided that the overall message of the statistics was happy . Focusing on the facts helped me get through the article , and ignore the way the author butchered gender roles .
 I did n’t agree with how the article portrayed women either . I tend to be the kind of person who likes things done a certain way but my stepdad is the same way . He is far more overbearing with things like that than my mom has ever been . The author forgets that it does n’t have a ton to do with gender but the individual person .


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Challenge - use up some of my "scraps"
Like most, I hate to waste my supplies, so if I cut something out with my Cricut or Cuttlebug, etc. I will use my punches to "use" any left over paper on the sheet (if it's not big enough to save for a tag or something larger).
My problem is I now have envelopes of different shapes, etc.
I challenged myself to make a card using some of the many pieces I had punched. The card came out surprisingly well - just showing that we can use those "scraps" for something useful!
Try it with your little bits and pieces and see what you can come up with! It was a challenge - and a fun one at that!
Excellent idea and a wonderful way to use up all those bits that we just can't bear to throw away.
I am sure that many a crafter has that box of bits lying in a cupboard somewhere all you need is the imagination to put them all to good use.
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Love the way you have used the scraps into making yet another card. I have lots of white scraps in all shapes and sizes, any ideas how to use them?
Bright and cheery, make a good party card in several color ways, like it all the best Margaret.
what a brilliant idea and looks great.well done on using up scraps.

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Challenge - use up some of my " scraps "
 Like most , I hate to waste my supplies , so if I cut something out with my Cricut or Cuttlebug , etc . I will use my punches to " use " any left over paper on the sheet ( if it 's not big enough to save for a tag or something larger ) .
 My problem is I now have envelopes of different shapes , etc .
 I challenged myself to make a card using some of the many pieces I had punched . The card came out surprisingly well - just showing that we can use those " scraps " for something useful !
 Try it with your little bits and pieces and see what you can come up with ! It was a challenge - and a fun one at that !
 Excellent idea and a wonderful way to use up all those bits that we just ca n't bear to throw away .
 I am sure that many a crafter has that box of bits lying in a cupboard somewhere all you need is the imagination to put them all to good use .
 Comments for Challenge - use up some of my " scraps "
 Love the way you have used the scraps into making yet another card . I have lots of white scraps in all shapes and sizes , any ideas how to use them ?
 Bright and cheery , make a good party card in several color ways , like it all the best Margaret .
 what a brilliant idea and looks great.well done on using up scraps .


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On Friday March 3, young Bricklaying tradesman Adrian Clark joined the list of young Queensland bricklayers taking on the world – this time, as a recipient of one of just three overseas training scholarships awarded by the Queensland Overseas Foundation (QOF) for 2017.
All recipients were eligible to apply, having participated in WorldSkills 2016 competitions. Adrian Clark, who lives in Rocksberg, north of Brisbane, trained with BIGA and works at Legacy Construction, Burpengary. Through their scholarships, these recipients will be given the exciting opportunity to live and work overseas in the country of their choice for up to two years, with initial support funds to help them settle in.
The Queensland Overseas Foundation Inc. provides vocational education and training to graduates and professionals with the opportunity to broaden their vocational horizons and improve their career prospects by working overseas. Established in 1976, the Foundation is sponsored by industry and supported by the Queensland Government.
Adrian was the first EVER bricklayer to win one of these highly valued scholarships. Congratulations Adrian on behalf of all at ABBTF, nationally.
The 2017 QOF Award Ceremony was held at Parliament House in Brisbane and once again we were honoured by the presence of our Patron, His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland and Mrs Kaye de Jersey. I was pleased to attend on behalf of ABBTF, Qld and to witness another example of the opportunities that can flow from our trade. Apprenticeships are available now!
In Adrian’s own words “Of all the places that I expected bricklaying to take me, Parliament House definitely wasn’t one of them”. Adrian is now off to the UK and Europe where he hopes to learn more about Heritage and Historic brickwork, something he is eager to pursue in his career.
The other two scholarship winners were in the vocations of business studies and meat processing (retailing). Adrian was part of the Qld contingency that competed for the 2016 National WorldSkills Australia bricklaying competition in October in Melbourne, shown below.
Adrian doesn’t need to go to Europe to learn Heritage brickwork skills. There are plenty of people in WA and SA in particular that he could have trained with!!
Perhaps Queensland has a shortage of Heritage builders in brickwork du eto its building types, but not the other states.

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On Friday March 3 , young Bricklaying tradesman Adrian Clark joined the list of young Queensland bricklayers taking on the world – this time , as a recipient of one of just three overseas training scholarships awarded by the Queensland Overseas Foundation ( QOF ) for 2017 .
 All recipients were eligible to apply , having participated in WorldSkills 2016 competitions . Adrian Clark , who lives in Rocksberg , north of Brisbane , trained with BIGA and works at Legacy Construction , Burpengary . Through their scholarships , these recipients will be given the exciting opportunity to live and work overseas in the country of their choice for up to two years , with initial support funds to help them settle in .
 The Queensland Overseas Foundation Inc. provides vocational education and training to graduates and professionals with the opportunity to broaden their vocational horizons and improve their career prospects by working overseas . Established in 1976 , the Foundation is sponsored by industry and supported by the Queensland Government .
 Adrian was the first EVER bricklayer to win one of these highly valued scholarships . Congratulations Adrian on behalf of all at ABBTF , nationally .
 The 2017 QOF Award Ceremony was held at Parliament House in Brisbane and once again we were honoured by the presence of our Patron , His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC , Governor of Queensland and Mrs Kaye de Jersey . I was pleased to attend on behalf of ABBTF , Qld and to witness another example of the opportunities that can flow from our trade . Apprenticeships are available now !
 In Adrian ’s own words “ Of all the places that I expected bricklaying to take me , Parliament House definitely was n’t one of them ” . Adrian is now off to the UK and Europe where he hopes to learn more about Heritage and Historic brickwork , something he is eager to pursue in his career .
 The other two scholarship winners were in the vocations of business studies and meat processing ( retailing ) . Adrian was part of the Qld contingency that competed for the 2016 National WorldSkills Australia bricklaying competition in October in Melbourne , shown below .
 Adrian does n’t need to go to Europe to learn Heritage brickwork skills . There are plenty of people in WA and SA in particular that he could have trained with ! !
 Perhaps Queensland has a shortage of Heritage builders in brickwork du eto its building types , but not the other states .


text: At a very young age, Gilda Radner learned how to ward off playground jerks looking to turn her weight into a subject of ridicule. “Comedy is hitting on the truth before the other guy thinks of it,” were words she lived by, and a reliance on self-deprecating humor became a key to her survival. Soon after the opening credits — but not before the audience is given a chance to re-familiarize itself with the subject — a quartet of more contemporary SNL alumnists (Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader, and Melissa McCarthy) are called upon to to read select passages from Gilda’s diaries. Fortunately, their participation is kept to a minimum. Most celebrities don’t leave behind a stockpile of research material such as this, and director Lisa D’Apolito puts it to good use. The photographs alone would fill several storage lockers. Add to this an autobiographical audiobook narrated by the author, performance videos, and recently discovered audio tapes, and you’d swear Gilda was an active participant in the project. 2018.

tokenized: At a very young age , Gilda Radner learned how to ward off playground jerks looking to turn her weight into a subject of ridicule . “ Comedy is hitting on the truth before the other guy thinks of it , ” were words she lived by , and a reliance on self - deprecating humor became a key to her survival . Soon after the opening credits — but not before the audience is given a chance to re - familiarize itself with the subject — a quartet of more contemporary SNL alumnists ( Amy Poehler , Maya Rudolph , Bill Hader , and Melissa McCarthy ) are called upon to to read select passages from Gilda ’s diaries . Fortunately , their participation is kept to a minimum . Most celebrities do n’t leave behind a stockpile of research material such as this , and director Lisa D’Apolito puts it to good use . The photographs alone would fill several storage lockers . Add to this an autobiographical audiobook narrated by the author , performance videos , and recently discovered audio tapes , and you ’d swear Gilda was an active participant in the project . 2018 .


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After nearly 20 years of working towards qualifying for Te Matatini, Tūtara Kauika made their debut on the national stage in 2015. The rōpū, based in Tauranga Moana, was founded in 1994 by the late Awanui Black.
For all Tūtara Kauika ki Rangataua news & onDemand content click here.

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After nearly 20 years of working towards qualifying for Te Matatini , Tūtara Kauika made their debut on the national stage in 2015 . The rōpū , based in Tauranga Moana , was founded in 1994 by the late Awanui Black .
 For all Tūtara Kauika ki Rangataua news & onDemand content click here .


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On This Day in 1864 ~ KC Civil War History: Saturday, October 8, 1864.
Yesterday was a fine day, and trade lively. The streets were unusually full.
Rev. Mr. Harlow returned yesterday. The members of his church and many friends will be glad to see him again.
The packet came down yesterday morning, well loaded. Besides freight for our merchants, there was a lot of ordnance stores.
The Fifteenth Kansas has left Fort Scott.
JEFFERSON CITY, OCT. 6 -- 5:30 P. M.
Price has advanced his cavalry and artillery and is pressing in the fighting. My wounded are coming in from the front. There is no question but he is moving in force. What you do should be done quickly. The telegraph and our communications will probably be cut to the west to-night.
I have only to say if we do not make a successful defense he will be into Kansas City in a short time with large reinforcements. -E. B. BROWN, Brig. Gen.
The enemy are steadily advancing and closing upon us. They crossed the Osage in force at Prince's Ferry at noon to-day. We hold them at the Morean to-night or the road to Castle Rock. Shall contest their advance inch by inch. A few killed and wounded to-day. We hear of no force pressing the enemy's rear. We shall fight them to-morrow, and hope to give you a good report. CLINTON B. FISK, Brigadier General.
STARTLING JOKE. -- A waggish son of Esculapius caused great consternation in some of the establishments leveeward yesterday, by the startling announcement that Price was advancing, and was close to the town! They were relieved when he explained that it was Tom Price, who had just come down on the railroad packet.
FLAG STAFF RAISING. -- Capt. Edgar Seelye will raise one of the tallest flagstaffs this afternoon at the Fort at two o'clock. All are invited to attend. A new flag will be run up; and, in the language of one of our native poets, "long may it wave." It is almost unnecessary to add that the Captain will see that nothing is wanting to give spirit and enthusiasm to the occasion.

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On This Day in 1864 ~ KC Civil War History : Saturday , October 8 , 1864 .
 Yesterday was a fine day , and trade lively . The streets were unusually full .
 Rev. Mr. Harlow returned yesterday . The members of his church and many friends will be glad to see him again .
 The packet came down yesterday morning , well loaded . Besides freight for our merchants , there was a lot of ordnance stores .
 The Fifteenth Kansas has left Fort Scott .
 JEFFERSON CITY , OCT . 6 -- 5:30 P. M.
 Price has advanced his cavalry and artillery and is pressing in the fighting . My wounded are coming in from the front . There is no question but he is moving in force . What you do should be done quickly . The telegraph and our communications will probably be cut to the west to - night .
 I have only to say if we do not make a successful defense he will be into Kansas City in a short time with large reinforcements . -E. B. BROWN , Brig . Gen.
 The enemy are steadily advancing and closing upon us . They crossed the Osage in force at Prince 's Ferry at noon to - day . We hold them at the Morean to - night or the road to Castle Rock . Shall contest their advance inch by inch . A few killed and wounded to - day . We hear of no force pressing the enemy 's rear . We shall fight them to - morrow , and hope to give you a good report . CLINTON B. FISK , Brigadier General .
 STARTLING JOKE . -- A waggish son of Esculapius caused great consternation in some of the establishments leveeward yesterday , by the startling announcement that Price was advancing , and was close to the town ! They were relieved when he explained that it was Tom Price , who had just come down on the railroad packet .
 FLAG STAFF RAISING . -- Capt . Edgar Seelye will raise one of the tallest flagstaffs this afternoon at the Fort at two o'clock . All are invited to attend . A new flag will be run up ; and , in the language of one of our native poets , " long may it wave . " It is almost unnecessary to add that the Captain will see that nothing is wanting to give spirit and enthusiasm to the occasion .


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I made some final changes after looking at some things. Lock em' in.
I'll play this year. These are all stocks I actually own so I hope this goes well.
Edit: Also, big thanks to being willing to do this again!
Just curious why Jan 4?
The winner will be entitled to one year of free membership to TigerDroppings.com. as long as this site's owners don't charge a fee to be a member of it.
I didn't know that this was serious contest with a real valuable prize.
I'm in but I have to give this some thought.
It’s just 3 trading days into the year and gives any procrastinators recovering from the year end holidays one last chance to join in.
We waited too long, imo, this current contest (2018) to stop taking entrants and it resulted in some late picks that were already up big before the deadline came.
Would you prefer a different deadline?
For everyone who signed up this evening, I’ll add you to my spreadsheet tomorrow morning when I’m back at my computer. I’ll upvote your posts when I add your name so you’ll know you’re in.
I’ll post a complete list of everyone participating showing each person’s picks (for you to check for data errors on my part) when we get close to the deadline date.
I was the procrastinator this year so I can’t vote against that.
Performance should all start on the same day, the following Monday open.
In a perfect world, you’re right.
The problem is I use MorningStar.com to provide the YTD performance percent which I export into my Excel spreadsheet and that’s what it is.......YTD. I don’t see an option for “January 7 to-date” performance.
The only option would be make the deadline January 1, 2019 so YTD performance begins the next day which would be the first trading day of 2019.
Big implications here with you giving out free TD memberships. Let’s get it right.
The motion to move the deadline for participating in our World Famous Stock Pick 'em Contest to January 1 has been made and seconded.
Hearing no objections, the motion carries.
January 1 is now the deadline for joining our contest.

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I made some final changes after looking at some things . Lock em ' in .
 I 'll play this year . These are all stocks I actually own so I hope this goes well .
 Edit : Also , big thanks to being willing to do this again !
 Just curious why Jan 4 ?
 The winner will be entitled to one year of free membership to TigerDroppings.com . as long as this site 's owners do n't charge a fee to be a member of it .
 I did n't know that this was serious contest with a real valuable prize .
 I 'm in but I have to give this some thought .
 It ’s just 3 trading days into the year and gives any procrastinators recovering from the year end holidays one last chance to join in .
 We waited too long , imo , this current contest ( 2018 ) to stop taking entrants and it resulted in some late picks that were already up big before the deadline came .
 Would you prefer a different deadline ?
 For everyone who signed up this evening , I ’ll add you to my spreadsheet tomorrow morning when I ’m back at my computer . I ’ll upvote your posts when I add your name so you ’ll know you ’re in .
 I ’ll post a complete list of everyone participating showing each person ’s picks ( for you to check for data errors on my part ) when we get close to the deadline date .
 I was the procrastinator this year so I ca n’t vote against that .
 Performance should all start on the same day , the following Monday open .
 In a perfect world , you ’re right .
 The problem is I use MorningStar.com to provide the YTD performance percent which I export into my Excel spreadsheet and that ’s what it is ....... YTD . I do n’t see an option for “ January 7 to - date ” performance .
 The only option would be make the deadline January 1 , 2019 so YTD performance begins the next day which would be the first trading day of 2019 .
 Big implications here with you giving out free TD memberships . Let ’s get it right .
 The motion to move the deadline for participating in our World Famous Stock Pick 'em Contest to January 1 has been made and seconded .
 Hearing no objections , the motion carries .
 January 1 is now the deadline for joining our contest .


text: INTERNSHIP FOR GRADUATES When can you start it? How long can the internship last? How to activate it? Read here all info!

tokenized: INTERNSHIP FOR GRADUATES When can you start it ? How long can the internship last ? How to activate it ? Read here all info !


text: Toronto-headquartered Scotiabank's deal to sell its Malaysian subsidiary to Taiwan's Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd. has been called off. Scotiabank said the deal did not close before a pre-agreed deadline and as a result it will not be moving forward. Scotiabank had reached an agreement to sell its Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad last year for a reported C$225 million. The bank says it is now reviewing its strategic options for its Malaysia franchise.

tokenized: Toronto - headquartered Scotiabank 's deal to sell its Malaysian subsidiary to Taiwan 's Cathay Financial Holding Co Ltd. has been called off . Scotiabank said the deal did not close before a pre - agreed deadline and as a result it will not be moving forward . Scotiabank had reached an agreement to sell its Bank of Nova Scotia Berhad last year for a reported C$ 225 million . The bank says it is now reviewing its strategic options for its Malaysia franchise .


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This treatment consists of trimming cuticles. For the classic manicure we use nail files, nail clippers and the blade to pick up the epidermis.
This 400 years old treatment was used by Japanese aristocrats seeking for a way to make their fingernails look perfect. After 3 or 4 sessions every two weeks the fingernails are healthier and buffed. Thanks to this treatment your nails will be nourished, and with noticeable pick gloss.
It is a perfect solution for those how do not have time for systematic hand care. Hybrid manicure is applied similarly to nail varnish. It can be removed within minutes, but the effect lasts from two to three weeks.
Hybrid manicure can be a great alternative for tips, gel and acrylic nails. The nail is hardened for several minutes under UV lamp, therefore it does not chip off and becomes very resistant to attrition. It does not damage the surface of the fingernail whereas other treatments are not so safe.
Instant effect of dry nails thanks to hardening with UV light. Nail varnuses used Monophase are of the highest quality, and great durability, even up to 10 days! Formula “3 free” used there (no formaldehyde, no tolune and no DPB) makes the varnishes safe.
It is a relaxing treatment combining classic pedicure and complex feet care. Numerous adverse external factors accelerate ageing of our skin we feel discomfort because our skin gets dry. A perfect solution for that is SPA pedicure which not only smoothes and nourishes you feet but also has relaxing effect.
It begins with warm bath with aromatic salts. Next step is exfoliation and removal of the corns with a special device. After that peeling and cream that we gently rub in your skin or a mask.
It is is a natural nail styling method that makes your nails shiny. There quite a lot of vitamins use in Japanese pedicure ranging from A,E,H, provitaim B5, creatine, bee pollen and silica from the Dead Sea reinforce the nail plate. P. Shine technology stimulates blood circulation, supports healthy nail growth which makes them firm and enriched with crucial vitamins that prevent exfoliation and splitting of the nail plate..
This method naturally reinforces you nails and give them nice shiny, pearly look. Vitamins A, E, H, provitamin B5, creatine, bee pollen and silica from the Dead Sea reinforce the nail plate. P. Shine technology stimulates blood circulation, supports healthy growth of you nails which makes them firm and enriched with crucial vitamins that prevent exfoliation and splitting of the nail plate.
Aroma feet nourishing treatment with nice gently scent. Maisturises, nourishes and has anti-ageing effect. Provides relief and comfort for your dry, tired feet. Parafin bath is a great form of care for your feet throughout the year.
We perform it to moisturise and relax your feet.

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This treatment consists of trimming cuticles . For the classic manicure we use nail files , nail clippers and the blade to pick up the epidermis .
 This 400 years old treatment was used by Japanese aristocrats seeking for a way to make their fingernails look perfect . After 3 or 4 sessions every two weeks the fingernails are healthier and buffed . Thanks to this treatment your nails will be nourished , and with noticeable pick gloss .
 It is a perfect solution for those how do not have time for systematic hand care . Hybrid manicure is applied similarly to nail varnish . It can be removed within minutes , but the effect lasts from two to three weeks .
 Hybrid manicure can be a great alternative for tips , gel and acrylic nails . The nail is hardened for several minutes under UV lamp , therefore it does not chip off and becomes very resistant to attrition . It does not damage the surface of the fingernail whereas other treatments are not so safe .
 Instant effect of dry nails thanks to hardening with UV light . Nail varnuses used Monophase are of the highest quality , and great durability , even up to 10 days ! Formula “ 3 free ” used there ( no formaldehyde , no tolune and no DPB ) makes the varnishes safe .
 It is a relaxing treatment combining classic pedicure and complex feet care . Numerous adverse external factors accelerate ageing of our skin we feel discomfort because our skin gets dry . A perfect solution for that is SPA pedicure which not only smoothes and nourishes you feet but also has relaxing effect .
 It begins with warm bath with aromatic salts . Next step is exfoliation and removal of the corns with a special device . After that peeling and cream that we gently rub in your skin or a mask .
 It is is a natural nail styling method that makes your nails shiny . There quite a lot of vitamins use in Japanese pedicure ranging from A , E , H , provitaim B5 , creatine , bee pollen and silica from the Dead Sea reinforce the nail plate . P. Shine technology stimulates blood circulation , supports healthy nail growth which makes them firm and enriched with crucial vitamins that prevent exfoliation and splitting of the nail plate ..
 This method naturally reinforces you nails and give them nice shiny , pearly look . Vitamins A , E , H , provitamin B5 , creatine , bee pollen and silica from the Dead Sea reinforce the nail plate . P. Shine technology stimulates blood circulation , supports healthy growth of you nails which makes them firm and enriched with crucial vitamins that prevent exfoliation and splitting of the nail plate .
 Aroma feet nourishing treatment with nice gently scent . Maisturises , nourishes and has anti - ageing effect . Provides relief and comfort for your dry , tired feet . Parafin bath is a great form of care for your feet throughout the year .
 We perform it to moisturise and relax your feet .


text: A glacier walk is both playful and challenging. Our guides, who are also geologists will teach you about the nature of the glacier and the stories around them. Tied to a rope we venture into the blue ice and can either have an easy tour or climb into crevasses. A glacier walk is a metaphor for communication and team spirit, as we have to watch out for each other and communicate what is up ahead and otherwise surrounding us.

tokenized: A glacier walk is both playful and challenging . Our guides , who are also geologists will teach you about the nature of the glacier and the stories around them . Tied to a rope we venture into the blue ice and can either have an easy tour or climb into crevasses . A glacier walk is a metaphor for communication and team spirit , as we have to watch out for each other and communicate what is up ahead and otherwise surrounding us .


text: In celebration of Sunday's World Cup final, we've put together our picks for the 10 best soccer commercials we've ever seen. Perhaps not surprisingly, the list is dominated by Nike (and Wieden + Kennedy), with Adidas's soccer spots often seeming to fall a bit short. We left off most of the fluffy stuff (like every Pepsi soccer spot ever done) in favor of the meat and potatoes. Check out the list here.

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On 23rd March 2016, South West Trains together with the Department for Transport launched a Mock Up of the new Class 707 train at London Waterloo. They also revealed plans to provide extra capacity to services across the network and major station improvements.
This will allow existing trains in the South West Trains fleet to be cascaded to strengthen other services on the network.
Other stations such as Surbiton and Vauxhall will be improved to increase capacity and passenger flows.
This is the biggest package of improvements for passengers travelling to and from Waterloo for decades. It will provide passengers with a better station, extra seats and new trains. As part of our Railway Upgrade Plan, Network Rail is investing £40 billion to provide a bigger, better, more reliable railway for passengers across Britain. The plans announced today will create a bigger, better Waterloo and improve passengers’ journeys on our most congested part of Britain’s railway.

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On 23rd March 2016 , South West Trains together with the Department for Transport launched a Mock Up of the new Class 707 train at London Waterloo . They also revealed plans to provide extra capacity to services across the network and major station improvements .
 This will allow existing trains in the South West Trains fleet to be cascaded to strengthen other services on the network .
 Other stations such as Surbiton and Vauxhall will be improved to increase capacity and passenger flows .
 This is the biggest package of improvements for passengers travelling to and from Waterloo for decades . It will provide passengers with a better station , extra seats and new trains . As part of our Railway Upgrade Plan , Network Rail is investing £ 40 billion to provide a bigger , better , more reliable railway for passengers across Britain . The plans announced today will create a bigger , better Waterloo and improve passengers ’ journeys on our most congested part of Britain ’s railway .


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Great proximity to all the best high lights of Old Quebec...loved the heated pool that we used despite the cool weather outside...the meals were delicious and suppers were very healthy...a very friendly and helpful staff, they went above their call of duty to accommodate us - Location close to Old Quebec City gate; excellent parking in hotel gara... what people say » ge, self park worked well for us; helpful staff, spoke English; Hop On Hop Off stop in the parking area next to hotel front door so convenient for touring the city.
The staff, specially a young man whos nickname is "Nico". He really made us feel that we were in our country, specially when we arrive and he heard us speak in our language, and start to speak with us in Spanish!!! We came from Puerto Rico. - Very good location. Right at the gate of old Quebec.

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Great proximity to all the best high lights of Old Quebec ... loved the heated pool that we used despite the cool weather outside ... the meals were delicious and suppers were very healthy ... a very friendly and helpful staff , they went above their call of duty to accommodate us - Location close to Old Quebec City gate ; excellent parking in hotel gara ... what people say » ge , self park worked well for us ; helpful staff , spoke English ; Hop On Hop Off stop in the parking area next to hotel front door so convenient for touring the city .
 The staff , specially a young man who s nickname is " Nico " . He really made us feel that we were in our country , specially when we arrive and he heard us speak in our language , and start to speak with us in Spanish ! ! ! We came from Puerto Rico . - Very good location . Right at the gate of old Quebec .


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There are over 150 projects in iEARN, all designed and facilitated by teachers and students to fit their curriculum and classroom needs and schedules. To join, participants select an online project and look at how they can integrate it into their classroom.
With the project selected teachers and students enter online forum spaces to meet one another and get involved in ongoing projects with classrooms around the world who are working on the same project.
In addition to connecting students' learning with local issues and meeting specific curriculum needs, every project proposed by teachers and students in iEARN has to answer the question, "How will this project improve the quality of life on the planet?" This vision and purpose is the glue that holds iEARN together, enabling participants to become global citizens who make a difference by collaborating with their peers around the world.
To register, or request more information, complete our online registration form and information will be sent to the iEARN Coordinator in your country.
See iEARN's 25th and 20th Anniversary Videos below to hear from iEARN participants from across the globe.

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There are over 150 projects in iEARN , all designed and facilitated by teachers and students to fit their curriculum and classroom needs and schedules . To join , participants select an online project and look at how they can integrate it into their classroom .
 With the project selected teachers and students enter online forum spaces to meet one another and get involved in ongoing projects with classrooms around the world who are working on the same project .
 In addition to connecting students ' learning with local issues and meeting specific curriculum needs , every project proposed by teachers and students in iEARN has to answer the question , " How will this project improve the quality of life on the planet ? " This vision and purpose is the glue that holds iEARN together , enabling participants to become global citizens who make a difference by collaborating with their peers around the world .
 To register , or request more information , complete our online registration form and information will be sent to the iEARN Coordinator in your country .
 See iEARN 's 25th and 20th Anniversary Videos below to hear from iEARN participants from across the globe .


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SL12 is a small contemporary condo and loft community in downtown Scottsdale. Set in an perfect urban Scottsdale location, SL12 Lofts is comprised of 14 – Studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom floor plans. These floor plans are either single-level or loft-style and range in size from 1,500 to 2,100 square feet. Each unit boasts an efficient open floor plan retrofitted with clean contemporary kitchens, spacious bedrooms, large closets, along with an in unit washer and dryer. Set on 68th Street just south of The Valley Ho and The Mark, SL12 Lofts allows residents convenient access to a huge list of posh restaurants, boutique shopping and popular nightlife destinations just around the corner.
SL12 is a small contemporary condo and loft community in downtown Scottsdale. Set in an perfect urban Scottsdale location, SL12 Lofts is comprised of 14 - Studio, 1, 2 and 3-bedroom floor plans. These floor plans are either single-level or loft-style and range in size from 1,500 to 2,100 square feet. Each unit boasts an efficient open floor plan retrofitted with clean contemporary kitchens, spacious bedrooms, large closets, along with an in unit washer and dryer. Set on 68th Street just south of The Valley Ho and The Mark, SL12 Lofts allows residents convenient access to a huge list of posh restaurants, boutique shopping and popular nightlife destinations just around the corner.
Looking to sell a property at SL12 Lofts?

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SL12 is a small contemporary condo and loft community in downtown Scottsdale . Set in an perfect urban Scottsdale location , SL12 Lofts is comprised of 14 – Studio , 1 , 2 and 3 - bedroom floor plans . These floor plans are either single - level or loft - style and range in size from 1,500 to 2,100 square feet . Each unit boasts an efficient open floor plan retrofitted with clean contemporary kitchens , spacious bedrooms , large closets , along with an in unit washer and dryer . Set on 68th Street just south of The Valley Ho and The Mark , SL12 Lofts allows residents convenient access to a huge list of posh restaurants , boutique shopping and popular nightlife destinations just around the corner .
 SL12 is a small contemporary condo and loft community in downtown Scottsdale . Set in an perfect urban Scottsdale location , SL12 Lofts is comprised of 14 - Studio , 1 , 2 and 3 - bedroom floor plans . These floor plans are either single - level or loft - style and range in size from 1,500 to 2,100 square feet . Each unit boasts an efficient open floor plan retrofitted with clean contemporary kitchens , spacious bedrooms , large closets , along with an in unit washer and dryer . Set on 68th Street just south of The Valley Ho and The Mark , SL12 Lofts allows residents convenient access to a huge list of posh restaurants , boutique shopping and popular nightlife destinations just around the corner .
 Looking to sell a property at SL12 Lofts ?


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The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office says two Salisbury men are responsible for the graffiti written in chalk on the county courthouse.
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office has charged two Salisbury men it says are responsible for the graffiti written in chalk on the county courthouse.
The sheriff's office has identified 29-year-old Christopher Aulerich and 27-year-old Jordan Swanson, both of Salisbury, as the people responsible for writing the anti-Confederate messages.
The messages included phrases like "Finish the Civil War," "Tear Down Winder," "Winder is Scum" and "Lynching Happened Here."
The sheriff's office said both men have been charged with malicious destruction of property less than $1,000.
When the investigation began Monday, the sheriff's office said deputies observed 28 spots on sidewalks and concrete walls belonging to Wicomico County that had been covered in graffiti written in chalk.
It took county employees "numerous hours" to scrub and power wash the property clean, according to officials.
While reviewing surveillance video, the sheriff's office said detectives spotted two men, whom they were later able to identify as Aulerich and Swanson, defacing the county property at about 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24.
The two were charged Tuesday and released on criminal citation.
The chalk messages appear to be related to a recent effort to remove a historical marker commemorating Confederate Gen. John Henry Winder, which is located on the courthouse lawn.

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The Wicomico County Sheriff 's Office says two Salisbury men are responsible for the graffiti written in chalk on the county courthouse .
 The Wicomico County Sheriff 's Office has charged two Salisbury men it says are responsible for the graffiti written in chalk on the county courthouse .
 The sheriff 's office has identified 29 - year - old Christopher Aulerich and 27 - year - old Jordan Swanson , both of Salisbury , as the people responsible for writing the anti - Confederate messages .
 The messages included phrases like " Finish the Civil War , " " Tear Down Winder , " " Winder is Scum " and " Lynching Happened Here . "
 The sheriff 's office said both men have been charged with malicious destruction of property less than $ 1,000 .
 When the investigation began Monday , the sheriff 's office said deputies observed 28 spots on sidewalks and concrete walls belonging to Wicomico County that had been covered in graffiti written in chalk .
 It took county employees " numerous hours " to scrub and power wash the property clean , according to officials .
 While reviewing surveillance video , the sheriff 's office said detectives spotted two men , whom they were later able to identify as Aulerich and Swanson , defacing the county property at about 9 p.m. Sunday , Sept. 24 .
 The two were charged Tuesday and released on criminal citation .
 The chalk messages appear to be related to a recent effort to remove a historical marker commemorating Confederate Gen. John Henry Winder , which is located on the courthouse lawn .


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Alabama Crimson Tide: Who has the most to prove in the NFL Combine?
Are You Glad Bama Has Saban & LSU Has Miles? Me Too!
Auburn: Lucky or Good? COMMENT!
Crazy Stuff With Vandy On Possible Road to Atlanta!
Danny Sheridan Meets With NCAA About The Newton "Bagman"
Do You Know An Auburn Fan That Is Like Tammy from the Finebaum Radio Show?
Florida Hires New Head Coach. Guess Who?
Glad We Didn't Get Spurrier Now? I Am!

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Alabama Crimson Tide : Who has the most to prove in the NFL Combine ?
 Are You Glad Bama Has Saban & LSU Has Miles ? Me Too !
 Auburn : Lucky or Good ? COMMENT !
 Crazy Stuff With Vandy On Possible Road to Atlanta !
 Danny Sheridan Meets With NCAA About The Newton " Bagman "
 Do You Know An Auburn Fan That Is Like Tammy from the Finebaum Radio Show ?
 Florida Hires New Head Coach . Guess Who ?
 Glad We Did n't Get Spurrier Now ? I Am !


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Be Kind is a small, personal, and unique retreat with space for 4 guests. It is important for us to guide you as much as possible during your juice and digital detox. Expect loving Be Kind staff and teachers who will share their energy with you and help you to find the right path in life. We have different teachers who are all unique in their own teaching. You will have the opportunity to learn a lot about your tech use and your spiritual site. The aim is to motivate you to really look inside and work on yourself during the retreat. Of course, we will always be there to guide or support you.
Be Kind retreats is about internal attention and not about external attention. Don’t expect big groups or impersonal teachers. We create inspiration group circles where we encourage each other to listen to ourselves and share stories and energy. However, the retreat is focussed on the connection with yourself and not with others.
Surrounded by fellow travellers, yogis, and open-minded people you will feel right at home. The location is perfect, in a quite authentic village in the mainland of Canggu. There is arranged free transportation to several hotspots and beaches in the neighbourhood throughout the day (don’t need to worry about riding a motorbike). You will find comfy hangouts around the garden, house, and kitchen. The rooms are big and fully furnished, so you will have your rest and privacy. We are most happy with environmentally thinking persons, who treat the villa with love and share their positive energy.
All rooms have been designed to offer you maximum rest and privacy. There are two shared rooms and one private room. The interior is personal and unique which will make you feel right at home. All rooms come with en-suite bathroom, hot shower, air-conditioning, towels, fresh linen, and toiletries.
This retreat does not just learn you how to surf, we believe that surfing is a great tool to overcome your fears, to be more confident in your daily life and to change your habits and negative thoughts. The ocean has a positive impact on human health, spending time in the water is a natural healer to let go of stress and heaviness. Surfing will make you more patient; when you are in the water, you have to wait for the perfect wave, you can’t force the perfect wave to arrive.
You will surf four times with our experienced, Australian trained and certified surf coach. He will make sure you are safe, have fun and teach you how the ocean works, how to stand up, turn and take your own waves. We have created a workbook with several mindfulness exercises which you can do before and after each surf lesson.
In the yoga shala of the villa, you will have one yoga class per day. The afternoon class is a perfect time to reflect on your day and reconnect with yourself. You will practice yoga in a small group where you will feel safe and in perfect balance.
We will introduce you to different yoga styles. This is a great opportunity to learn more about each yoga style and to find out which style you most connect with. We offer hatha, yin, kundalini, restorative, guided meditation, yoga nidra and vinyasa. The lessons are suited for every level. If you have never practiced yoga before, our teachers will be there to guide you through every pose and explain you about each yoga style.
While letting your muscles work during the surf and yoga sessions, it is important to allow your body to get some extra rest. A daily relaxing massage in a beautiful tropical spa will help your muscles heal and stay flexibel and confident in your own body.
While rest is important, we don’t want you to feel bored. After the daily massage you can spend some time relaxing by the pool or walking in the rice paddies in the beautiful tropical spa.
Be Kind retreats is about reconnecting with yourself. In order to do that, we believe that it is important to disconnect from social media and anything digital. No Facebook and Instagram, no phones and laptops and no Wi-Fi means less distractions, comparing and judging. It gives you the opportunity to learn how to do nothing, to enjoy being you, to be more mindful and to love yourself more.
For some people this can be challenging, but all the Be Kind guests feel relieved, free and self-loving after their digital detox. Give yourself the opportunity to fully recharge, reconnect with yourself and let go of all toxic things that don’t serve you anymore.
Bed in shared room with enclosed bathroom (max. 2 guests). Price is in Indonesian Rupiah.
Kingsize bed in private room with enclosed bathroom (1 person). Price is in Indonesian Rupiah.
Be Kind is open all year round and you are welcome to start a retreat on any day you'd like, however we prefer to let all guests start on Monday. Fill in the form below to enquiry the 6 days Yoga & Surf retreat. Your booking will be final when we have received the deposit*. Any questions? Please let us know in the form below or email to: hello@bekindretreatsbali.com.
* Booking policy: A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price. The deposit is non-refundable. The remaining amount should be paid 30 days upon arrival.
* Cancellation policy: A booking can be cancelled up to 30 days before arrival. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable. If the remaining amount has already been paid, it will be transferred back to your account within 7 days.

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Be Kind is a small , personal , and unique retreat with space for 4 guests . It is important for us to guide you as much as possible during your juice and digital detox . Expect loving Be Kind staff and teachers who will share their energy with you and help you to find the right path in life . We have different teachers who are all unique in their own teaching . You will have the opportunity to learn a lot about your tech use and your spiritual site . The aim is to motivate you to really look inside and work on yourself during the retreat . Of course , we will always be there to guide or support you .
 Be Kind retreats is about internal attention and not about external attention . Do n’t expect big groups or impersonal teachers . We create inspiration group circles where we encourage each other to listen to ourselves and share stories and energy . However , the retreat is focussed on the connection with yourself and not with others .
 Surrounded by fellow travellers , yogis , and open - minded people you will feel right at home . The location is perfect , in a quite authentic village in the mainland of Canggu . There is arranged free transportation to several hotspots and beaches in the neighbourhood throughout the day ( do n’t need to worry about riding a motorbike ) . You will find comfy hangouts around the garden , house , and kitchen . The rooms are big and fully furnished , so you will have your rest and privacy . We are most happy with environmentally thinking persons , who treat the villa with love and share their positive energy .
 All rooms have been designed to offer you maximum rest and privacy . There are two shared rooms and one private room . The interior is personal and unique which will make you feel right at home . All rooms come with en - suite bathroom , hot shower , air - conditioning , towels , fresh linen , and toiletries .
 This retreat does not just learn you how to surf , we believe that surfing is a great tool to overcome your fears , to be more confident in your daily life and to change your habits and negative thoughts . The ocean has a positive impact on human health , spending time in the water is a natural healer to let go of stress and heaviness . Surfing will make you more patient ; when you are in the water , you have to wait for the perfect wave , you ca n’t force the perfect wave to arrive .
 You will surf four times with our experienced , Australian trained and certified surf coach . He will make sure you are safe , have fun and teach you how the ocean works , how to stand up , turn and take your own waves . We have created a workbook with several mindfulness exercises which you can do before and after each surf lesson .
 In the yoga shala of the villa , you will have one yoga class per day . The afternoon class is a perfect time to reflect on your day and reconnect with yourself . You will practice yoga in a small group where you will feel safe and in perfect balance .
 We will introduce you to different yoga styles . This is a great opportunity to learn more about each yoga style and to find out which style you most connect with . We offer hatha , yin , kundalini , restorative , guided meditation , yoga nidra and vinyasa . The lessons are suited for every level . If you have never practiced yoga before , our teachers will be there to guide you through every pose and explain you about each yoga style .
 While letting your muscles work during the surf and yoga sessions , it is important to allow your body to get some extra rest . A daily relaxing massage in a beautiful tropical spa will help your muscles heal and stay flexibel and confident in your own body .
 While rest is important , we do n’t want you to feel bored . After the daily massage you can spend some time relaxing by the pool or walking in the rice paddies in the beautiful tropical spa .
 Be Kind retreats is about reconnecting with yourself . In order to do that , we believe that it is important to disconnect from social media and anything digital . No Facebook and Instagram , no phones and laptops and no Wi - Fi means less distractions , comparing and judging . It gives you the opportunity to learn how to do nothing , to enjoy being you , to be more mindful and to love yourself more .
 For some people this can be challenging , but all the Be Kind guests feel relieved , free and self - loving after their digital detox . Give yourself the opportunity to fully recharge , reconnect with yourself and let go of all toxic things that do n’t serve you anymore .
 Bed in shared room with enclosed bathroom ( max . 2 guests ) . Price is in Indonesian Rupiah .
 Kingsize bed in private room with enclosed bathroom ( 1 person ) . Price is in Indonesian Rupiah .
 Be Kind is open all year round and you are welcome to start a retreat on any day you 'd like , however we prefer to let all guests start on Monday . Fill in the form below to enquiry the 6 days Yoga & Surf retreat . Your booking will be final when we have received the deposit * . Any questions ? Please let us know in the form below or email to : hello@bekindretreatsbali.com .
 * Booking policy : A reservation requires a deposit of 20 % of the total price . The deposit is non - refundable . The remaining amount should be paid 30 days upon arrival .
 * Cancellation policy : A booking can be cancelled up to 30 days before arrival . Please note that the deposit is non - refundable . If the remaining amount has already been paid , it will be transferred back to your account within 7 days .


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A husband finally got the chance to tell his wife she's pregnant.
Sam from Sam and Nia, a YouTube channel was able to take a cover test his wife for pregnancy. After realizing Nia's period was two weeks later, Sam took 'a specimen,' as he called it, from the toilet after she forget to flush at night.
Once he discovered the truth, he then got to break it to her but not before cracking some jokes first about how she can't drink wine or eat baloney.
Nia was absolutely mind-blown and got to share the news immediately with their children who were sitting beside them at the breakfast table. Can you imagine a more perfect moment?

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A husband finally got the chance to tell his wife she 's pregnant .
 Sam from Sam and Nia , a YouTube channel was able to take a cover test his wife for pregnancy . After realizing Nia 's period was two weeks later , Sam took ' a specimen , ' as he called it , from the toilet after she forget to flush at night .
 Once he discovered the truth , he then got to break it to her but not before cracking some jokes first about how she ca n't drink wine or eat baloney .
 Nia was absolutely mind - blown and got to share the news immediately with their children who were sitting beside them at the breakfast table . Can you imagine a more perfect moment ?


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This show is so basic you'l be scratching your head wondering why you didn't think of that...check out the fun ideas for getting more organized and great resources for free printables. I searched all over the Pinterest for fun and simple ideas on create home decor and holiday labels. Join me as she shares some fun Pins and shows a fun Sticker (aka label) Maker mating from Xyron in today's LABELS episode on My Craft Channel.
Different way to create CHALKBOARD labels.
I referenced the awesome 9" Xyron Sticker Maker in my episode. I thought you might want to learn more about his awesome tool. Check out the Xyron website to learn more about their products.
Learn why I LOVE the Xyron Creative Station for making labels!
Be sure to visit my Pinterest DIGITAL DOWNLOADS Board for my ideas with labels!
Be sure to join me next week me next week when I show you how much fun making jewelry out of recycled soda cans can be!!
Love your ideas. I am your newest follower!
What a great idea. It looks so classy.

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EXPERIENCE Practicing public accounting since 1983. Have been the Managing Shareholder for my Certified Public Accounting firm since 1994. Practice is devoted exclusively to community associations. Perform independent audits and reviews; prepare corporate income tax returns; offer recommendations for operational enhancement and development of stronger internal controls to better safeguard Association assets.Former shareholder of a Florida CPA firm which also exclusively served condominiums, homeowner associations, timeshares and rental properties.
Extensive knowledge of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act, the law governing community associations.
Author of several articles concerning the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act that were published in professional journals and client newsletters.
Conducted numerous educational seminars on accounting rules and tax laws relative to community associations.
Instructor for Conviser Duffy, national CPA Exam review courses. Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota.
Adjunct professor of accounting for ten years; teaching principles, intermediate, advanced, fund, cost and tax accounting courses at colleges in Indiana and Florida.
Bearded Oaks Homeowners Association – Past President, Vice President & Treasurer.

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EXPERIENCE Practicing public accounting since 1983 . Have been the Managing Shareholder for my Certified Public Accounting firm since 1994 . Practice is devoted exclusively to community associations . Perform independent audits and reviews ; prepare corporate income tax returns ; offer recommendations for operational enhancement and development of stronger internal controls to better safeguard Association assets . Former shareholder of a Florida CPA firm which also exclusively served condominiums , homeowner associations , timeshares and rental properties .
 Extensive knowledge of the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act , the law governing community associations .
 Author of several articles concerning the Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act that were published in professional journals and client newsletters .
 Conducted numerous educational seminars on accounting rules and tax laws relative to community associations .
 Instructor for Conviser Duffy , national CPA Exam review courses . Minneapolis and St. Paul , Minnesota .
 Adjunct professor of accounting for ten years ; teaching principles , intermediate , advanced , fund , cost and tax accounting courses at colleges in Indiana and Florida .
 Bearded Oaks Homeowners Association – Past President , Vice President & Treasurer .


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Renting a weekender always brings with it the temptation to guess what the owners are like from clues left on the property. Away at Berry, a sandstone country house in the rustic French style, has more clues than most.
There is a strikingly modern CD player with funky column speakers and high fidelity sound (serious music lovers) and a modest library featuring titles by Gough Whitlam and Kenneth Slessor, a history of Balmain and Glebe, and a volume on cricket. Eclectic lefties, we decide, and rich to boot. Whoever you are, thanks very much. After a weary week in town it was bliss to tuck ourselves away at Away and pretend we live like that all the time.
Set on a large block bordered by Brogers Creek and ringed by national park and state forest, the property is luxurious. The view towards Ulrich’s Pass and Budderoo National Park is captivating, while indulgent accommodation awaits indoors.
As well as four comfortable bedrooms there are two bathrooms a claw foot bath in each plus extra loo, a laundry, a combined and capacious living area comprising a gourmand’s kitchen, a dining area and lounge with cathedral ceiling, and generous deck with outdoor dining setting and barbecue. Attractive landscaping features an elevated lawn, a pond packed with bulrushes and frogs, a rose garden, citrus grove and plantings of fuchsias and gardenias. Rainbow lorikeets, blue wrens, kookaburras and giant skinks share the surrounds with you.
There’s not much walking to do nearby unless you’re a fan of very steep country roads. Better to drive 10 minutes or so to Seven Mile Beach and the national park there, or visit Kangaro Valley just down the mountain. Berry is less than 10 minutes drive (Sydney’s about two hours, give or take a traffic jam) and seems to have even more cafes and antiquey boutiques than last time we visited. Getting a park near the main street at Saturday lunchtime requires as much optimism as ever but the town is still a worthy diversion. Have a beer at the kooky Great Southern Hotel (the one with the wall display of hub caps), scout out second hand book bargains, or pick up some gourmet heat and serve meals from Delicious Food by Lisa!
The weather remained mostly moody and atmospheric, as it tends to in the mountains, but the sun came out one afternoon and we took advantage of it by lying on the rear lawn and staring skywards. Simple pleasures, true, but the memory still makes me smile.

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Renting a weekender always brings with it the temptation to guess what the owners are like from clues left on the property . Away at Berry , a sandstone country house in the rustic French style , has more clues than most .
 There is a strikingly modern CD player with funky column speakers and high fidelity sound ( serious music lovers ) and a modest library featuring titles by Gough Whitlam and Kenneth Slessor , a history of Balmain and Glebe , and a volume on cricket . Eclectic lefties , we decide , and rich to boot . Whoever you are , thanks very much . After a weary week in town it was bliss to tuck ourselves away at Away and pretend we live like that all the time .
 Set on a large block bordered by Brogers Creek and ringed by national park and state forest , the property is luxurious . The view towards Ulrich ’s Pass and Budderoo National Park is captivating , while indulgent accommodation awaits indoors .
 As well as four comfortable bedrooms there are two bathrooms a claw foot bath in each plus extra loo , a laundry , a combined and capacious living area comprising a gourmand ’s kitchen , a dining area and lounge with cathedral ceiling , and generous deck with outdoor dining setting and barbecue . Attractive landscaping features an elevated lawn , a pond packed with bulrushes and frogs , a rose garden , citrus grove and plantings of fuchsias and gardenias . Rainbow lorikeets , blue wrens , kookaburras and giant skinks share the surrounds with you .
 There ’s not much walking to do nearby unless you ’re a fan of very steep country roads . Better to drive 10 minutes or so to Seven Mile Beach and the national park there , or visit Kangaro Valley just down the mountain . Berry is less than 10 minutes drive ( Sydney ’s about two hours , give or take a traffic jam ) and seems to have even more cafes and antiquey boutiques than last time we visited . Getting a park near the main street at Saturday lunchtime requires as much optimism as ever but the town is still a worthy diversion . Have a beer at the kooky Great Southern Hotel ( the one with the wall display of hub caps ) , scout out second hand book bargains , or pick up some gourmet heat and serve meals from Delicious Food by Lisa !
 The weather remained mostly moody and atmospheric , as it tends to in the mountains , but the sun came out one afternoon and we took advantage of it by lying on the rear lawn and staring skywards . Simple pleasures , true , but the memory still makes me smile .


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A Japanese investigative website (http://blog.m3.com/Retraction/) has found 12 published articles where manipulation of images is very likely. The suspicious images in the papers published by the Matsubara lab are carefully deconstructed by Abnormal Science in an ongoing series of posts: here, here and here.
The “public manner” was three posts last year on the Abnormal Science blog… alleging that images were manipulated in the manuscripts, and that histology slides were reused.
Joerg Zwirner has been following this for some time at his AbnormalScience blog. Retraction Watch also posted about this. But it has now reached the ORI and even the main-stream media.
Yet another case of a Person of Indian Origin (PIO), Dr. Bharat B Aggarwal of the MD Anderson Cancer Center, being suspected of massive scientific misconduct this time at the University of Texas. Apparently 65 papers are being reviewed for the manipulation of images.
A prominent Indian-American researcher at (the) University of Texas is under scanner for alleged falsification and fabrication in various publications regarding cancer fighting properties of plants.
The saga of potential misconduct at the National University of Singapore continues to escalate with further questionable papers regularly being identified by “whistleblowers” to Abnormal Science (Joerg Zwirner).
But the investigations initiated by the University are not totally above criticism especially as Prof. Barry Haliwell the Vice President at the University and responsible for these investigations is himself facing allegations of self-plagiarism and is a co-author on some of the questionable papers. There is an urgent need for some outside participation in the investigations to ensure independence and impartiality. My current perception is that the objective of the investigation will over-ridingly be to save the reputation of the University (any by extension of the government of Singapore) and that the investigation committee will be heavily blinkered. Since the government has effectively been trying to short-cut its way to a scientific reputation by “buying in” researchers, there is little chance that the investigations – as they are set up now – will not be contaminated by government meddling.
A more stringent management of quality and integrity issues in experimental (medical ) research needs to take center stage at NUS. Vice president Prof. Halliwell is in charge of the Office of Research and Technology at NUS, and therefore responsible for driving the University’s research agenda. Unfortunately, he also appears to handle issues related to science integrity at NUS himself. This constellation constitutes an inacceptable accumulation of responsibilities and should be banned since it carries the potential for conflict of interest. Prof. Halliwell, you might want to take a leave of absence from your position as vice president until these issues (including the allegation of self-plagiarism) have been resolved.
Update: 31st October 2011: Further dodgy papers are given in the next instalment from Abnormal Science.
Japanese Retraction Watch has also been on the case.
Abnormal Science ( Joerg Zwirner) has 3 more examples of papers with some questionable images. This time the papers are from the Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore with 2 papers published in Blood and one in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
1. Pervaiz S, Seyed MA, Hirpara JL, Clément MV, Loh KW.
Purified photoproducts of merocyanine 540 trigger cytochrome C release and caspase 8-dependent apoptosis in human leukemia and melanoma cells.
2. Hirpara JL, Seyed MA, Loh KW, Dong H, Kini RM, Pervaiz S.
Induction of mitochondrial permeability transition and cytochrome C release in the absence of caspase activation is insufficient for effective apoptosis in human leukemia cells.
Department of Physiology, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
3. Hirpara JL, Clément MV, Pervaiz S.
Intracellular acidification triggered by mitochondrial-derived hydrogen peroxide is an effector mechanism for drug-induced apoptosis in tumor cells.
J Biol Chem. 2001 Jan 5;276(1):514-21.
The two names common to all 3 papers are JL Hirpara and research supervisor Professor Shazib Pervaiz.
The NUS investigation committee has its work cut out with all the questionable papers they need to check out (See here and here).
Their inquiry commissions might soon run out of unbiased members. NUS should consider to accept assistance from abroad to clean up the mess.
And it seems to be truly a mess covering a number of departments which indicates a prevailing culture and not just some isolated incident of wrongdoing.
Skeletons seem to be tumbling out of the Singapore academic closet thick and fast as one allegation follows hot on the heels of the last. Previous revelations are here, and here.
1. Abnormal Science reports that another whistleblower has appeared and has pointed out image irregularities (image manipulations?) in two more publications, both from the Department of Pharmacology, National University of Singapore. Abnormal Science.
2. From the Straits Times (h/t as pointed out by an Abnormal Science reader) it is reported that a famous cancer scientist in Singapore is having his work challenged. If Prof. Yoshiaki Ito’s work is found to be flawed then some 200 other publications based on his results would be thrown into doubt.
Singapore was recently rocked by the Melendez affair where a much vaunted scientist was found to have manipulated data and 70 of his scientific papers are now under investigation. An excellent summary of the situation is here at Retraction Watch. Alirio Melendez who is currently employed by the University of Liverpool has been suspended pending the results of the investigation. In the strait-laced Singapore society which is utterly convinced about its own excellence in all things, this has come as a rude shock and shattered the complacent view of the academic world that “misconduct does not happen here”. There is now some concern that the reputation of the academic world in Singapore may be seriously tarnished.
But the misconduct may be rather more widespread than they would like to think. The “rotten” core was revealed by an “anonymous whistleblower” but it may be just the opening of the lid of a Pandora’s box.
Joerg Zwirner, an immunologist and associate professor at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen reports further cases of misconduct at Abnormal Science. He reports – courtesy of the whistleblower again – on 3 further papers where image manipulation is apparent. This time the common author is Kong-Peng Lam, of the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Immunology, Biomedical Sciences Institutes, Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
1. Ng CH, Xu S, Lam KP.
Dok-3 plays a nonredundant role in negative regulation of B-cell activation.
2. Tan JE, Wong SC, Gan SK, Xu S, Lam KP.
The adaptor protein BLNK is required for b cell antigen receptor-induced activation of nuclear factor-kappa B and cell cycle entry and survival of B lymphocytes.
J Biol Chem. 2001; 276:20055-63.
3. Wong SC, Chew WK, Tan JE, Melendez AJ, Francis F, Lam KP.
Peritoneal CD5+ B-1 cells have signaling properties similar to tolerant B cells.
J Biol Chem. 2002; 277: 30707-15.
Prof. KP Lam’s profile at A* is here. He has Minnesota, Columbia and Stanford behind him and a long list of publications in major journals.

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A Japanese investigative website ( http://blog.m3.com/Retraction/ ) has found 12 published articles where manipulation of images is very likely . The suspicious images in the papers published by the Matsubara lab are carefully deconstructed by Abnormal Science in an ongoing series of posts : here , here and here .
 The “ public manner ” was three posts last year on the Abnormal Science blog … alleging that images were manipulated in the manuscripts , and that histology slides were reused .
 Joerg Zwirner has been following this for some time at his AbnormalScience blog . Retraction Watch also posted about this . But it has now reached the ORI and even the main - stream media .
 Yet another case of a Person of Indian Origin ( PIO ) , Dr. Bharat B Aggarwal of the MD Anderson Cancer Center , being suspected of massive scientific misconduct this time at the University of Texas . Apparently 65 papers are being reviewed for the manipulation of images .
 A prominent Indian - American researcher at ( the ) University of Texas is under scanner for alleged falsification and fabrication in various publications regarding cancer fighting properties of plants .
 The saga of potential misconduct at the National University of Singapore continues to escalate with further questionable papers regularly being identified by “ whistleblowers ” to Abnormal Science ( Joerg Zwirner ) .
 But the investigations initiated by the University are not totally above criticism especially as Prof. Barry Haliwell the Vice President at the University and responsible for these investigations is himself facing allegations of self - plagiarism and is a co - author on some of the questionable papers . There is an urgent need for some outside participation in the investigations to ensure independence and impartiality . My current perception is that the objective of the investigation will over - ridingly be to save the reputation of the University ( any by extension of the government of Singapore ) and that the investigation committee will be heavily blinkered . Since the government has effectively been trying to short - cut its way to a scientific reputation by “ buying in ” researchers , there is little chance that the investigations – as they are set up now – will not be contaminated by government meddling .
 A more stringent management of quality and integrity issues in experimental ( medical ) research needs to take center stage at NUS . Vice president Prof. Halliwell is in charge of the Office of Research and Technology at NUS , and therefore responsible for driving the University ’s research agenda . Unfortunately , he also appears to handle issues related to science integrity at NUS himself . This constellation constitutes an inacceptable accumulation of responsibilities and should be banned since it carries the potential for conflict of interest . Prof. Halliwell , you might want to take a leave of absence from your position as vice president until these issues ( including the allegation of self - plagiarism ) have been resolved .
 Update : 31st October 2011 : Further dodgy papers are given in the next instalment from Abnormal Science .
 Japanese Retraction Watch has also been on the case .
 Abnormal Science ( Joerg Zwirner ) has 3 more examples of papers with some questionable images . This time the papers are from the Department of Physiology , National University of Singapore with 2 papers published in Blood and one in the Journal of Biological Chemistry .
 1 . Pervaiz S , Seyed MA , Hirpara JL , Clément MV , Loh KW .
 Purified photoproducts of merocyanine 540 trigger cytochrome C release and caspase 8 - dependent apoptosis in human leukemia and melanoma cells .
 2 . Hirpara JL , Seyed MA , Loh KW , Dong H , Kini RM , Pervaiz S.
 Induction of mitochondrial permeability transition and cytochrome C release in the absence of caspase activation is insufficient for effective apoptosis in human leukemia cells .
 Department of Physiology , National University of Singapore , Singapore .
 3 . Hirpara JL , Clément MV , Pervaiz S.
 Intracellular acidification triggered by mitochondrial - derived hydrogen peroxide is an effector mechanism for drug - induced apoptosis in tumor cells .
 J Biol Chem . 2001 Jan 5;276(1):514 - 21 .
 The two names common to all 3 papers are JL Hirpara and research supervisor Professor Shazib Pervaiz .
 The NUS investigation committee has its work cut out with all the questionable papers they need to check out ( See here and here ) .
 Their inquiry commissions might soon run out of unbiased members . NUS should consider to accept assistance from abroad to clean up the mess .
 And it seems to be truly a mess covering a number of departments which indicates a prevailing culture and not just some isolated incident of wrongdoing .
 Skeletons seem to be tumbling out of the Singapore academic closet thick and fast as one allegation follows hot on the heels of the last . Previous revelations are here , and here .
 1 . Abnormal Science reports that another whistleblower has appeared and has pointed out image irregularities ( image manipulations ? ) in two more publications , both from the Department of Pharmacology , National University of Singapore . Abnormal Science .
 2 . From the Straits Times ( h / t as pointed out by an Abnormal Science reader ) it is reported that a famous cancer scientist in Singapore is having his work challenged . If Prof. Yoshiaki Ito ’s work is found to be flawed then some 200 other publications based on his results would be thrown into doubt .
 Singapore was recently rocked by the Melendez affair where a much vaunted scientist was found to have manipulated data and 70 of his scientific papers are now under investigation . An excellent summary of the situation is here at Retraction Watch . Alirio Melendez who is currently employed by the University of Liverpool has been suspended pending the results of the investigation . In the strait - laced Singapore society which is utterly convinced about its own excellence in all things , this has come as a rude shock and shattered the complacent view of the academic world that “ misconduct does not happen here ” . There is now some concern that the reputation of the academic world in Singapore may be seriously tarnished .
 But the misconduct may be rather more widespread than they would like to think . The “ rotten ” core was revealed by an “ anonymous whistleblower ” but it may be just the opening of the lid of a Pandora ’s box .
 Joerg Zwirner , an immunologist and associate professor at Georg - August - Universität Göttingen reports further cases of misconduct at Abnormal Science . He reports – courtesy of the whistleblower again – on 3 further papers where image manipulation is apparent . This time the common author is Kong - Peng Lam , of the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Immunology , Biomedical Sciences Institutes , Singapore Agency for Science , Technology and Research ( A*STAR ) .
 1 . Ng CH , Xu S , Lam KP .
 Dok-3 plays a nonredundant role in negative regulation of B - cell activation .
 2 . Tan JE , Wong SC , Gan SK , Xu S , Lam KP .
 The adaptor protein BLNK is required for b cell antigen receptor - induced activation of nuclear factor - kappa B and cell cycle entry and survival of B lymphocytes .
 J Biol Chem . 2001 ; 276:20055 - 63 .
 3 . Wong SC , Chew WK , Tan JE , Melendez AJ , Francis F , Lam KP .
 Peritoneal CD5 + B-1 cells have signaling properties similar to tolerant B cells .
 J Biol Chem . 2002 ; 277 : 30707 - 15 .
 Prof. KP Lam ’s profile at A * is here . He has Minnesota , Columbia and Stanford behind him and a long list of publications in major journals .