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1. L – Death Note
L: Best Detective of! He possesses every1… He’s extraordinary!
L Light. That’s all.
L is a rate personality and lively. I fell in love from the onset of the collection with the character style. He’s a guide, funny, intelligent, and also a liar.
Passing Notice created two of the best personalities in the history of arcade but you and I know that multitasking stands out one of those two. The one I am speaking about is Light Yagami. L is adorable as a personality. Everything he does or says is unlike any other personality of the individual. He is himself. He is so amazing. Instances that a sleuth that is general would require to resolve in a week are deducted by him. He is also the mastermind in regards to monitoring. Although he is not very social, and he has amazing awareness. When there’s any development which could endure to Sherlock Holmes for your best Fictional Sleuth’, its definitely got be L shaped. The show got a bit messed up when L expired. I wish he solved the situation and dwelt on. Anyways in the length of 20 episodes, L must be number 1 to this list and that is satisfactory. He is worthy of it. And you can not spell life or out the words love without any L and without L
2. Edward Elric – Full Metal Alchemist
Edward Elric is one of my favorite literary characters inside the world that is arcade, undoubtedly. He is the epitome of respect and inspiration in my own opinion. Edward is a personality with flaws, but that is what makes him relatable and much more outstanding. He believes all the things people are supposed to; love, shame, anger, guilt, despair, etc.. It is merely NAMED by you.
Although at the face area, Edward may appear to be a sexy tempered young adolescent, he’s amazing depth to his personality and he moves through SO far and endures through numerous perils and develops from it. He’s a one, a past, where guilt and his insecurities stem from. However the increases determination and strength to take responsibility.
He makes mistakes, but he is not scared to stand his own ground and manage the consequences.
Ed can be among the most compassionate characters I have seen, with among the most powerful
You clarified Elric ainthe best way possible. That is a wonderful comment.
3. Vegeta – Dragon Ball Z
First a sadist of those men to one in the Anime. He’s the best.
Vegeta started out because this manic plus me creeped out with manners, expressions and his laugh. And once we learn about trunks” well let us just say that it was quite shocking.
However, Vegeta is undoubtedly among the best anime characters. One of the best characters for example every sort of animation.
The travel that Vegeta makes is a very long one.
He humiliated and had been tank by Frieza. He had been mistreated and his race ruined. He’d Bren compelled to develop in problems that are compromising.
He turned out the way.
However, the way he gradually came across to the fantastic side, seen love and raised a family all the while keeping his cold, aloof sarcastic features all reveal exactly what an amazing and varied personality he’s” he did not flip goody great like Goku was had been.
Thank God that cheesiness did not exist.


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As the driving force behind London country-rock band The Glass Mountains, Malcolm had already gained recognition for his powerful song-writing.
But it’s as a solo performer, swapping out his telecaster for an acoustic guitar, where his story-telling comes to the fore, often with brutal clarity. He writes about love, loss, guilt and loneliness with recurring themes of home, connection and family. By paring songs down to the absolute minimum he allows the lyrics and melodies to take priority. A 4 Star review for his latest album “Three Truths and The Chord” in Maverick Magazine further reinforces his songwriter credentials.

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Very simple borders with rather complicated corners makes a very interesting frame . Love the mixture of applique and pieced borders in the second design.
I like interesting borders, and in the design above there are 4 of them! Another four interesting borders, plus a very simple atrip border which is very effective in this design.
I like the first one … … love the second one!
Nice one. Mmmm! Another nice one!
I like the first … the distortion of using block designs in odd shaped spaces in borders makes for very interesting borders. I like the borders in the second design too, but was intrigued with the result of using a … Continue reading
I like it, though I will point out that the gold bits, except the sleeping cat, are meant to look like quilting motifs. Interesting. The gold quilting still looks more like applique, but there is some purple which looks like … Continue reading
Love the first, but then I always love spaces to fill with quilting … … which means I also love the second design.
Love it! Also love the second design. The cat prefers the second, but I refuse to play favourites with these two.
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Sony surprised at its recent PlayStation Showcase by showing the public its portable accessory for PlayStation 5 dedicated to Remote Play, offering the option of using Wi-Fi to play games already installed on the console. Apparently, and as collected from TheGamer, the battery life of the device known as Project Q would have been leaked, and it is not much. Tom Henderson, from Insider Gaminghas revealed that the battery would have a run of about three or four hours maximum: “Prepare yourselves, because Insider Gaming knows that the battery life of the Project Q will be around 3-4 hours.. Yes, you have read it correctly. Q is in the same brand as the DualSense, which has a short battery life I guess.”
If the rumor is true, Project Q will have a lower battery life than Nintendo Switch OLED
Tom Hendersona regular industry leaker who once specialized only in call of dutyalso anticipates that this could lead to sales problems for Sony: “If the commercial version of Project Q has a battery life of 3 to 4 hours, the device could be a hard sell for Sony. People are already skeptical of its success, since the handheld is only used with Remote Play,” he added. “But I think ultimately the success of Project Q will depend on its price.” We still do not know what price this portable accessory will haveso it is early to pronounce.
Nintendo Switch OLED battery can last up to 9 hours, so this first figure that is advanced in the rumor is a bit surprising. For now we know that Project Q has an 8-inch high-definition screen, as well as all the buttons and functions of the PS5 DualSense and that it does not run the games directly, but rather plays them from the main console. Jim Ryan said he hoped “to be able to share more information in the near future.” and that Project Q will arrive this same 2023.


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“From just 37 precision levelers during the late 1990s, there are now approximately 25,000 machines available,” said M.L. Jat, CIMMYT senior cropping systems agronomist. According to Jat, the success of precision leveling in Punjab Province accrues to local shops that market the equipment for about US S4,600 – slightly more than one-third of the original cost – and to the flourishing business of local contractors, who buy the equipment and offer farmers leveling services at about US S16 per hour.
Water saving is urgent in northern India, where most groundwater goes for agriculture and studies have shown that excessive pumping could cause the collapse of farming.
“I save 30 percent in diesel costs for irrigation, thanks to precision leveling,” says Baljit Singh, a farmer from Kanoi village, Punjab.
Precision levelers are machines equipped with laser-guided drag buckets to level fields so that irrigation water flows evenly over and into the soil, rather than running off or collecting on uneven land.
Partners and donors
First used in Pakistan, precision leveling was studied and promoted region-wide through joint work by CIMMYT, IRRI and national research programs during 1994-2008 as part of the Rice-Wheat Consortium. Since 2011, CIMMYT in collaboration with the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) has promoted laser land leveling in the western Indo-Gangetic Plains. Other partners include the Project Directorate of Cropping Systems Research, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Punjab Agriculture University (PAU), Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agriculture University (CCSHAU), Sardar Vallabh Bhai University of Agriculture and Technology (SVBPUAT), Government of Haryana Department of Agriculture, Government of Punjab Department of Agriculture, Punjab Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies, and manufacturers. Key donors include the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the World Bank Group, the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF).

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Veteran actor, Ian Holm, sadly passed away last week, and the internet is still reeling from the loss. Holm is perhaps best known for his role as Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and so it’s only fitting that his LOTR fans paid tribute in the best way they knew how: in a social distancing-friendly, virtual tribute within MMORPG, Lord of the Rings Online.
As shared to Reddit by Ch_Mell, hundreds of LOTRO players joined together to march to Rivendell in honour of Holm, mimicking Bilbo’s last journey through Middle Earth as he passed to the Gray Havens.
Sharing the following post, Ch_Mell added: “A mini played the soundtrack ‘Misty Mountains’ the whole time… I really love the community of this game: 300 people gathered and walked to Rivendell on a moment’s notice. RIP Ian, may your soul be free.”


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Thanksgiving is next week and, while the focus will mainly be on all that delicious food (yum), it's always fun to create an extra-special holiday atmosphere with a festive tablescape. Here are 20 stylish table settings to inspire you!
You can count on at least one sumptuous item in the produce department this time of year: apples. They're bright, shiny, colorful, and perfect for decorating your home over
Etched wooden spoons: so simple, so brilliant, and totally one of those "why didn't I think of that?!" projects!
Half the fun of cutting paper snowflakes is being surprised by the outcome. No two should be alike, right? But if you want to stretch your cutting techniques and designer's eye, check out these gorgeous
They're free. They're versatile. They're everywhere right now. In my mind, pinecones signal the transition from fall into winter, making them the perfect decorative element for your home this time of year. Click through to see all the clever ways you can utilize pinecones during the upcoming holiday season.
A secret, perfectly concealed, spy-like storage spot: how awesome is that?! I would have loved something like this as a kid--it was always a battle to hide my Halloween candy from my thieving siblings--and now that I'm an adult, heck, why shouldn't I make one?
Lemon, cinnamon, grapefruit -- how delicious do these homemade extracts sound?? Turns out, they're pretty easy to make!
'Tis the season for parties and get-togethers, which means all of our DIY projects can go to very good use! Here are ten fabulous entertaining projects that will have your guests talking for weeks.
I spotted this adorable little paper decor/wall art project the other day and couldn't wait to share!
Stuck with an empty, non-functioning fireplace? This clever project will turn it back into a stylish focal point in no time!
This chandelier is magical in that it can turn any room into a forest. From HildenDiaz, "Forms of Nature" is a sculpture that mimics a bundle of branches formed around a light source. When you flip the switch, as it were, the shadows the sculpture-branches throw on the wall turn the room into an enchanted forest.
Did you hear? Recently, Pantone announced its spring 2014 color and PPG picked its fav for the entire year. First Pantone's pick: Dazzling Blue, which is described as
Up here in Boston, the weather has gotten cold and drizzly... not exactly conducive to sending the kids outside to play. Instead, grab the feathers and the glue and try out these fun Thanksgiving DIY projects, crafts and games that will have them busy for hours. And you might just have fun too.
This simple DIY project is an easy way to add some style to your holiday decor this year!
Put the 'thanks' back into thanksgiving this year with our curated round-up of FREE printables. We've got everything from printable wall art through thanksgiving 'thank you' note and decor.
We're kicking the gift giving season off with a roundup of some of our favorite hand-crafted items for guys! In an effort to encourage "shopping small" this holiday season and supporting our fellow makers, each product featured is handmade by independent Etsy shop artisans. Enjoy!
I've seen a few cool DIY shelf bracket wall light ideas over the last few years, but they've often been missing one thing: an actual step-by-step tutorial!
This was your typical messy closet. Ugly storage, lots of cords, and not much organization. But once Tricia got her hands on it, the space was transformed into a functional and stunning office inside of a closet. Click through to see the unbelievable transformation.


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Search your deck for a Nidoran ♀ or a Nidoran ♂ card and put it onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
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Detail of Hirschland crest atop the Villa door. This crest was also at Franz Hirschland’s house in Harrison, NY. thanks to Laura & Anne for allowing us to use it.
Alice Moore wrote Victoria about the Hirschland Villa, and stories she had shared with her grandmother about this fabulous house. Here are some of them:
My grandmother, Waltraude Hirschland Sendlinger, was born in 1900. She was an identical twin and the girls were a “surprise” to her parents, Marcus and Maria Hirschland, as they already had three older children. Continue Reading
Contributed by Victoria Hirschland Hess — January 2, 2011
When Marcus Hirschland, who was the owner of one of the most popular Department Stores in nearby Mannheim, built himself and his family a vacation home near Schriesheim, Germany, in 1903, who would have known that it would be in the news more than 100 years later. But when M. Hirschland found mention of the Hirschland Villa, he forwarded it to me for follow up. Original Article in translation.


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ICSI: Intracytoplasmic sperm injection
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Ultimate Gift is based on Jim Stovall’s best-selling novel, which has sold more than a million copies. A Family Experience About the Discussion Guide The Ultimate Gift is a film for the entire family will enjoy. It provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of wealth related to happiness.
Why I Read this Book: This book concisely sums up what creates a fulfilled and meaningful life. I cannot think of a better gift. It refocused me on what’s truly important to myself, my relationships and life overall. This book has the perfect title. My mother gave it to me last week and I had it ...
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10/18/2011 · THE ULTIMATE GIFT by Jim Stovall is truly a perfect gift and an ultimate book. It is a story about wisdom and lessons of life explained by Howard Red Stevens after his death as part of the will testament for his great nephew Jason.
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the story. Jason thought his inheritance was going to be the gift of money and lots of it. Was he ever in for a big surprise. Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: "What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?"
Discussion Questions for The Ultimate Gift Some of the major characters to watch for: Jason Stevens, Howard “Red” Stevens, Emily Rose, Alexia (Emily’s mother), Theophilus “Ted” Hamilton, Miss Hastings, Gus, Caitlin 1. This is a fictional story but what, if anything, can we …
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The Ultimate Gift is a 2006 American drama film directed by Michael O. Sajbel from a screenplay written by Cheryl McKay, which is based on the best selling novel by Jim Stovall, who cameos in the film.It stars Drew Fuller, Bill Cobbs, Abigail Breslin, Brian Dennehy, and James Garner, and was released on March 9, 2007 in the United States and Canada. ...
Jason thought his inheritance was going to be the gift of money and lots of it. Was he ever in for a big surprise. Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: "What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?"
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Ultimate Gifts Reflection. In the movie The Ultimate Gift, the main character James has to do several tasks in order to get his inheritance from his recently dead grandfather. Throughout his tasks he learns many valuable lessons about being a good person, and living life not only for himself, but to help others.
Spoiled Jason Stevens expects to inherit millions when his wealthy grandfather dies. Instead, the will requires him to complete 12 monthly tasks before he touches a dime. Can he rise to meet this beyond-the-grave challenge? Follow Jason on a yearlong journey that leads him to the last thing he ever expected! Includes a DVD of the movie trailer. 272 pages, softcover from WestBow.
Ultimate Gift Poses Important Life Questions - Christian movie reviews and ratings that are family friendly.
8/19/2007 · Parents need to know that The Ultimate Gift is a faith-based, message drama that includes several deaths and has some very sad moments. A very unlikable young man is awakened by his boss using a cattle prod, left without resources to fend for himself on the streets, and is captured, beaten, and threatened with death by drunken drug dealers.
The movie The Ultimate Gift, begins with a video that declares that Red Stevens has died, and his older offspring having received their millions with greedy anticipation. But a different fate awaits young Jason, whom Stevens, his great-uncle, believes may be the last vestige of hope for the family.
The ultimate gift / When his great uncle dies, the young, rather arrogant, Jason must repeatedly return to the attorney's office for a series of videotaped life lessons in order to earn his million dollar inheritance.
The Ultimate Gift is the moving story of Jason, Red Steven's nephew. Red dies and leaves a series of tasks for Jason to complete in order to receive his inheritance. It is very moving and makes an excellent gift. Our small group studied the book and grew because of it.
I love this movie it makes me look at both sides of life, and makes me understand all can be taken from us. The gifts that were given we take for granted, and at times we only think about ourselves and forget about theirs. But when we go the ultimate mile and learn what it …
Give the ultimate gift this holiday season: Christmas-themed math skills! Young gift givers calculate the amount of wrapping paper that should be used for a particular wrapping method.
Get this from a library! The ultimate gift. [Jim Stovall] -- A young man whose primary interest is money expects a large inheritance when his wealthy grandfather …
3/9/2007 · Although cynics likely will reject The Ultimate Gift as warmed-over Capra-corn, this predictable but pleasant drama based on Jim Stovall's popular novel may be prized by those with a taste for inspirational uplift and heart-tugging sentiment.
3/9/2007 · Synopsis. When his wealthy grandfather dies, trust fund baby Jason Stevens anticipates a big inheritance. Instead, his grandfather has devised a crash course on life -- twelve gifts designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways, sending him on a journey of self-discovery and forcing him to determine what is most important in life: money or happiness.
3/9/2007 · The book is a little different from the film, but the book is exceptional and a great tool for bringing the gifts into better focus. The journey that you go on with the young man will inspire you and move you to tears. If you see only one movie this year—or ever—make it “The Ultimate Gift.” My Ratings: Better than Average / 5
3/9/2007 · Jason thought his inheritance was going to be the gift of money and lots of it. Was he ever in for a big surprise. Based on the best-selling book "The Ultimate Gift" by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: "What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?"

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Since it is April and I love Poetry, I thought I would share more of it on my blog this month.
I am having a blast with Magnetic Poetry lately. It has been a fabulous way to unwind after work. I totally and completely give myself permission to write bad poetry. There is something very freeing when you don’t give a fuck. So I’m not sharing these because I necessarily think they are great. I’m sharing them because they are fun to compose.
For several years we had a Magnetic Poetry set on our refrigerator door. It was fun to throw together a poem from time to time, and it was fun to see what Raf would surprise me with. We threw the set away when we moved away from Santa Cruz and never thought to buy a new one. Until the other day, that is. They had them at Powells so I thought I would buy one for myself and indulge my inner poet.


In the new season premiere of On The Scene, hosts Allison Dyjach and Darek Reidel sit down with local musicians Joshua Pascua and rock group Hung as they go live from AOK Craft Beer + Arcade Bar in Downtown Kitchener.
Featuring music from: Alyssa DVM (Wasting My Time), Joshua Pascua (Slipping Away), and Saigon Hookers (Just Another Day)
Joshua Pascua is a singer songwriter, music instructor, and TikTok creator. With TikTok videos with over 100 thousand views, playing a variety of instruments and crushing it on vocals, Joshua is making a name for himself. Heavily influenced by classic funk, soul, and disco, he’s been gaining a reputation for his energetic and engaging live performances. He has performed locally at Maxwell’s, the Kitchener market, and most recently opened for Dom Vallie for KW Famous’ Art Hop in Downtown Kitchener.
Hung is the new supergroup in town made up of members from Hawkeyes, The Miniatures, Speakeasies, Parkas, Darlings Of Chelsea, and Saigon Hookers. Canada’s first “real” punk rock n’ roll supergroup, Hung deliver high-octane, high-attitude, and high-swagger. After playing a few shows locally at Dive Bar and Maxwell's, they are ready to head to the studio to record their first album.
What is ON THE SCENE?
ON THE SCENE is a live radio broadcast showcasing the music, film, and arts events in KW each week. Hosted by local musician and podcaster Allison Dyjach, ON THE SCENE provides listings, artist interviews, and local music. Tune in at 7:00pm every Thursday on MidtownRadio.ca. Sponsored by the Downtown Kitchener and Uptown Waterloo BIAs.


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Trine 2 is a sidescrolling game of action, puzzles, and platforming where you play as one of three heroes who make their way through dangers untold in a fantastical fairy tale world.
Join Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight and Zoya the Thief in their adventure full of friendship, magic, and betrayal.
Trine 2: Complete Story fully integrates the Goblin Menace expansion campaign and the all-new unlockable Dwarven Caverns level into one mighty fairytale.
- Complete Story edition features the all-new unlockable Dwarven Caverns level that takes our heroes on a journey through deep and dark lava-filled tunnels resonating with ancient legends.
- 20 levels chock-full of adventure, physics-based puzzles, hazards, enemies and contraptions.
- 3 Heroes – Amadeus the Wizard, Pontius the Knight and Zoya the Thief, each with their own skills – and personalities charming and otherwise.
- Travel through beautiful vistas and environments (sometimes using extremely unreliable methods of transportation), including a castle by the treacherous sea, a burning desert, snowy ice mountains, all the way to the insides of a giant worm.
- Online and local co-op with up to three players.
Trine™ © 2008-2013 Frozenbyte, Inc. Developed by Frozenbyte, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.


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“Our favorite Thai place in Tokyo”
It's time that i finally write a review about this fantastic place. We love coming back here because its great Thai food at reasonable prices. We have been in Tokyo for a year now and this is the only place we have found until now which offers the flavours we know so well from our multiple trips to ...Thailand. Staff is always super welcoming and service is generally fast. The menu offers a huge amount of dishes with pictures which is especially for those of us without knowledge of the Japanese languange a huge plus. Our all time favorites include the papaya salad, the scallops topped with chili sauce and the spicy minced pork with herbs and lemongrass salad. Final note: be aware that they do adjust the recipes to the Japanese taste which unfortunately has a negative impact on the authenticity of the recipes. However, if you ask for the authentic thai version staff will be more than happy to prepare the original for you (especially relevant for the spicy papaya salad). We have also been to the top rated Thai place in akasaka and i can assure you that bangkok kitchen is much better.
Visited July 2015

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Finger Dance starts amazingly fast and you already in the game.
One game = 60 seconds. So, you can play the game anytime when you have a free minute.
This is actually a timekiller, but also a concentration, focus, dance game with а fresh gameplay.
Dance with your fast fingers as on a dancefloor!
Catch a green star as fast as you can! Faster, faster!
Collect different bonuses and avoid tapping wrong cells.
Prove and improve your speed, attention and reaction!
Or just dance to stretch your quick fingers :)
Easy game to learn, but hard to master.
Simple and made with love gameplay.
Great for any age.
And if you like it, please don`t forget to show this game to your friends.
Afrikaans, Amharic, Arabic, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, Spanish, Persian, Finnish, French, Hindi, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian (legacy in code), Italian, Hebrew (legacy iw locale), Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Latvian, Norwegian Bokmål, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Swedish, Swahili, Thai, Tagalog, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Zulu
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Councillors have agreed to spend £75,000 to spruce up Peterhead town centre.
The Buchan area committee yesterday agreed to spend the cash on consultations to bring the Muckle Kirk, town house and the empty site on the corner of Broad Street back into use, along with the Threadneedle and Broad Street car parks.
It is hoped the investigatory reports will strengthen council efforts for central Peterhead to be designated a Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme (Cars) in 2020 to secure National Lottery funding.
Chairman Norman Smith welcomed the proposals, and said: “I welcome this way forward as it will be of huge benefit to the town in the future.
“The Muckle Kirk that is dormant, the town house further down and other sites all need some TLC.
“To allocate this money shows we’re willing to try and get things done.
“This committee is very much in favour of anything that will bring the town up to a standard people can come and enjoy.”
The project will continue Invest Peterhead’s work, and carry on the momentum of producing plans for the area so if funding becomes available or the bid for NHLF is successful.
Councillor Alan Fakley said: “Even if we’re not successful with the bid we should have plans shelved, ready to produce so if we get surprise funding as we did this year then we can get on with things straight away.”
Vice-chairwoman Dianne Beagrie added: “It’s very positive for the town and it would be great to see the buildings being brought back into community use.”
For the car parks, the plan is to look at how the spaces can be enhanced for better public use.
Councillor Iain Sutherland added: “I was very happy that you’re looking at the car parks as well – it’s nice to see that’s not been forgotten about.”

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Sanford Health is committed to supporting the communities who have supported us for over a century. By fulfilling our promise to the patients we serve. To find where there is the most need. To go where we can do the most good.
We are dedicated to becoming the most advanced, most connected, most accessible and widest-reaching health care system in the country. Improving quality of life through better health. Providing quality care close to home. Not just for the future of our health, but for the health of our future.


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Swiss International is entering the Saudi Arabia market with 2 new hotels; the 60 rooms Swiss International Park hotel in Baljurashi (Al Baha region) and the 46 rooms Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites – Turaif. Swiss International’s partner in the Middle East, HDG from Dammam, will operate the hotels.
Both the hotels will have a Swiss Café- Restaurant & Lounge, a Grill Room, a Moods Shisha Lounge, Eventives for Meetings & Events, an Inspirations Gym & Pool and for the frequent travelers the Swiss Select Lounge.
Mr. Naji AlShiha, the CEO for Swiss International Middle East & HDG comments: “We are very pleased to be able to formally introduce both Swiss International – and the Swiss Spirit brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It’s quite exciting also for us to have these new hotels under our Swiss International wings. The locations Baljurashi in the Al Baha region and Turaif in the Northern Borders province have been requesting good international hotels for years. Now with Swiss International we are able to offer top international hospitality in these markets.”

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USA: Anti-piracy Sea-based Security Platform Launched
Juliet Marine Systems, Inc. announced today that they have developed and built a revolutionary marine platform called GHOST specifically designed to deal with international problems of piracy.
International piracy has been consistently growing. In Somalia alone, pirates today hold 33 hijacked ships and 711 hostages, according to ICC IMB figures. Piracy is growing at about 10% per year and the heaviest activity is centered in Somalia. Juliet Marine’s President and CEO Gregory Sancoff stated, “The piracy problem is not going away, the pirates are becoming more sophisticated. With the success of each hijacking, there is more money available to pirates through payment of ransoms to purchase better equipment, larger ships, and better weapons.” A clear example of this is also seen in the continuing geographical expansion of pirate attacks further offshore. In 2005, pirates were within 170 nautical miles (nm) of their land bases and today they are over 1,000 nm from shore.
Juliet Marine Systems has developed a completely new class of vessel that has been compared by many working in the US Navy to an attack helicopter on the water. It has the ability to conduct long range security patrols at very high speeds and to loiter for several days. GHOST can utilize non-lethal or lethal weapons depending on situational requirements.
GHOST is specifically designed to be sea-based in squadrons from a larger ship that would act as home base for the security patrols and could be placed offshore close to the area of operations. Gregory Sancoff states, “Sea-basing is the best means for conducting pirate patrols. If GHOST is land-based, this would present a host of international treaty issues and additional security needs.”
Juliet Marine Systems is discussing with the shipping industry the use of GHOST boats to provide private security patrols for their ships and insurance customers. Smaller boat owners wishing to navigate close to areas of concern would also be able to contract for security for their transit. Sancoff says, “This service, made possible by GHOST technology, could prevent tragedies such as the recent Quest hijacking, that resulted in the killing of four Americans, and the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, which also could have ended with American fatalities.”
Juliet Marine Systems believes the best way to tackle the implementation of private pirate security patrols in the near future is for the many governments involved in this initiative to support sea-based security patrols. Sancoff says “America should not be stuck paying the bill for international piracy security, it’s not all America’s problem but rather an international problem that affects many countries.”
Juliet Marine Systems is seeking government support to seed this effort through the US State Department and the US Navy. GHOST must comply with ITAR and export regulations.
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put muffin cups in muffin tin. In large bowl, mix butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time until well blended. Gradually add sour cream and flour/baking powder alternating wet and dry.
When just mixed, add vanilla and blueberries. Stir in. Fill muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden on top and toothpick comes out clean. Let rest for 10 minutes and remove from muffin tin. Best served warm.


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E-Commerce Deployment Company Goat Brand Labs Completes $50M Financing Through Convertible Debt
Sources said Goat is raising this round through convertible stock warrants. This means that new investors will be able to convert these warrants into shares when the company closes its next funding round.
However, people briefed on the matter said that the maximum valuation for investors in this funding is capped at around $250 million.
This means that even if the next round values Goat Brand at more than that, those investors will be awarded shares at the maximum threshold of $250 million.
ET also saw regulatory documents from business intelligence platform Tofler on the approval of the latest funding.
Vikram Rao, director at Aditya Birla Fashion, is also taking part in the round, according to the documents. Goat Brand Labs last raised $36 million in July last year.
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Goat’s new funding comes at a time when Tharsio-style deployment companies are expected to experience consolidation, ET reported on April 14.
Goat Brand Labs co-founder and CEO Rishi Vasudev declined to comment.
Vasudev, who previously ran Flipkart’s fashion business, has acquired more than a dozen brands and is in talks to close two more buyouts, sources said.
Amid the funding euphoria last year, Thrasio-style brand aggregators raised around $700 million in equity and debt, according to industry estimates.
Sources familiar with Goat Brand Lab’s plans said the company plans to launch a new funding round in the next quarter to raise approximately $100 million.
Former Myntra CEO Ananth Narayanan’s startup Mensa Brands and FirstCry-backed Globalbees are among the other major players in the space, apart from US-based Thrasio, which was the pioneer of online brand aggregation. Thrasio entered India with the acquisition of durable consumer goods brand Lifelong, as reported by ET.


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We knew she was trouble...! Internet users go into a total frenzy over bizarre conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift is actually a former SATANIC leader
Calm down Seano (or Tom!) It was only a joke
Husband and brother punched wife in a vicious 'honour' beating in Bradford
Always the same old suspects isn't it?
'Robocop' policeman is sacked for gross misconduct after he shared photos of a murder scene 'to impress' his girlfriend and other women†
When your on the PSD list they'll try to get you, even if it takes years
Ex-Woodfarm High pupil proposes to 60-year-old CARETAKER at Scottish International Airshow
Who's outraged? I'm not even slightly bothered.
Man in marches down Brixton street with a sawn-off shotgun and shoots a man
It makes the gun easier to conceal for criminals
The left will tell you they are "disproportionately" stop and searched by police
Remember these are the same people claiming they are "disproportionately" stop & searched by the police
Put MPs on a raft in the River Thames as we rebuild Parliament! Bizarre plan for temporary offices after MPs back massive overhaul that could see them move out for EIGHT years†
"In it together" remember folks
Imagine all the extra "expenses" they'll be entitled to for moving location
Did CBeebies presenter use the C-word? Parents refuse to believe BBC explanation he said 'kite' in 'playful song' that has been watched 2.5million times
Did he tell the concerned mother she was an interfering old kite?
CBeebies sparks a backlash from parents
He'll be chopping up ladies and putting them in garden sacks next week
Manchester boy caught kicking and punching a cat before chucking it at a bush
I bet the parents are unemployed.
Chilling text messages of Bradford woman 'murdered in Pakistani honour killing'
Unlikely. In Pakistan you can just pay the family of the victim and avoid jail
What kind of a father allows his own daughter to be raped and murdered for falling in love?
Not one word of condemnation from the community in the UK either.
Man who set up firefighter girlfriend on fake call out so he could propose faces backlash
Imagine if cops did this. They'd be slaughtered in the media
Magnus Church of England academy sends up to 50 pupils home for breaking uniform rules
Grow up Henry.
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Browsing UA Faculty Research by Authors
Host-free biofilm culture of “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus,” the bacterium associated with HuanglongbingHa, Phuc T.; He, Ruifeng; Killiny, Nabil; Brown, Judith K.; Omsland, Anders; Gang, David R.; Beyenal, Haluk; Univ Arizona, Sch Plant Sci (Elsevier BV, 2019-12)Inability to culture the phloem-restricted alpha-proteobacterium “Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus” (“Ca. L. asiaticus”) or the closely related species (“Candidatus Liberibacter americanus” and “Candidatus Liberibacter africanus”) that are associated with Huanglongbing (HLB) hampers the development of effective long-term control strategies for this devastating disease. Here we report successful establishment and long-term maintenance of host-free “Ca. L. asiaticus” cultures, with the bacterium growing within cultured biofilms derived from infected citrus tissue. The biofilms were grown in a newly designed growth medium under specific conditions. The initial biofilm-based culture has been successfully maintained for over two years and has undergone over a dozen subcultures. Multiple independent cultures have been established and maintained in a biofilm reactor system, opening the door to the development of pure culture of “Ca. L. asiaticus” and the use of genetics-based methods to understand and mitigate the spread of HLB.


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… and to those in other countries, as well. After all, even if it isn’t your holiday, it’s never inappropriate to adopt, as the saying goes, an “attitude of gratitude,” being thankful for all we’ve received in life.
Examining the word “gratitude” and its meaning more closely, we realize that this isn’t the case. To be truly grateful, thought is not enough. Gratitude is, in fact, a mode of action – being willing and ready to return kindness, and doing it. In other words, talk is cheap. Gratitude requires demonstration.
Question 2: For what are you grateful? Most would say that they are grateful for the blessings they’ve received in life. The good things. And why not? We celebrate our abundance, our successes, the people who we love (and love us, which is really great). Our dualistic minds default to placing all the events, people and circumstances we experience into two columns, the winners and losers, pros and cons, the good and the bad. And, quite naturally, we proclaim our gratitude for the half of the list that highlights our winners, our pros, our victories.
If that’s the case, what are we supposed to do with the stuff that didn’t go well in our lives? What about the pain, the frustration, the disappointments, the hardships we have faced or are facing right now? Should we just ignore those, at least for this week? After all, it is Thanksgiving.
Let me present a radical thought. We should be grateful and give thanks for all of it. Everything. The totality of our lives’ experience … even the really crappy stuff. Why? Because your life is not a highlights’ reel. It is an epic mini-series with dramatic twists, tragic struggles, brilliant triumphs, and hilarious diversions. The end product of all of it becomes you – your character, your beliefs, your capabilities, your influence upon others, and your contributions to your world.
In Alcoholics Anonymous there is an expression of being a “grateful alcoholic.” This counterintuitive idea recognizes the reality that without facing the difficult challenge of alcoholism, manifested often in painful life circumstances, and damaged relationships, one would never undertake the course of change necessary to improve. And yet it takes work, and a new perspective that transcends not only the challenge or the pain, but the “self,” entirely.
This brings me to the Question 3: To what or whom are you grateful? Thanksgiving is, from its founding and at its essence, a spiritual occasion – giving thanks to God for all that we face, enjoy, and endure. It is a simple, serene and spiritual recognition, which often gets drowned out in the noise of the Black Friday advertisements, elaborate preparations, bountiful feasts, and stressful travels. As you enjoy (or endure) these transient experiences, please take time to pause, keep it simple, and express your thanks: Through inward thought, through outward action, for good and bad, and with spiritual recognition to the mysterious and beautiful source of everything, which defies our understanding.


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The length of the show is about 40 minutes.
Venue: Navy Yard No.2
Tickets: MOP 140
Performance language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Suitable for those aged 18 or over
《半離體》為階段延展式創作(work in progress)，其前一階段的作品《迴路》於本年一月在孵化項目「非常一搏 Give it a shot」中呈現，其暗黑、嗜虐的風格，帶來難以言喻的官能刺激，挑戰觀眾的底線。
Just like an era where semiconductors are combined, we live a life that half of it has left our body.
Movies make people cry with their twisted plots. Synthesized music plays at every shop. The words you say online will be labelled as your personality. All these make us become what we are not. We eat foods that are unpacked and re-assembled again,
and do assembly line type jobs without seeing the whole production picture. We consume a large amount of transient information and feelings, sharing the same memory, the same roaming routes and the same reasons for anger and joy.
Everything is dissociating, as forgetfulness becomes our shared DNA. Streaming Steam is a “work in progress” and its first piece, The Loop was presented in the incubation project “Give It a Shot” in January, 2019 challenging people’s bottom line with the incredible sensory excitement brought by its dark and sadistic style.
澳門／台灣詩人及音樂製作人，曾為多位現代文學作者、劇場、多媒體作品展、紀錄片及電影配樂或製作音樂聯乘作品。多次獲得澳門文學獎──新詩組別獎項，並出版個人詩集《拔骨劑》及個人音樂專輯《逾紗之軀 The veil of nihility》。
S, Lao Kin Meng
Born in Macao, Lao studied and lives in Taiwan.
A poet and music producer in Macao and Taiwan, Lao has been writing scores for modern literature, theatres, multi-media exhibitions, documentaries and movies in addition to music crossovers. He is a multi-winner of the Macao Literary Award in
the Modern Poetry category.
Lao has published a collection of poems and released a music album, The Veil of Nihility.
Lan Ko Fang
Lan was born, studied and lives in Taiwan.
She graduated from the Department of Chinese Literature, TungHai University. Lan combines texts and dance in her performance, as she thinks that communication is very difficult using one single channel. She was an actress and the playwright-
director of What You Can’t Get Becomes a Desire, a poetic theatre piece.
Lan has won awards at the Literature and Arts Awards of the Ministry of Education in bTaiwan and the Sulfur Creek Literature Awards.
*作品為孵化項目「非常一搏Give it a shot」之第二階段呈現。
Director/Performance/Music/Set desinger：S, Lao Kin Meng
Performance/Dance/Co-producer：Lan Ko Fang
Lighting Designer: To Kuok Hong
Sound Engineer: Ao Chong Meng
Duty Sound Engineer: Wong Keng Ip
Stage Management: MIIS production
Duty Stage Management: Sarah Tong
*The work is a second presentation of the incubation project 'Give it a shot.'


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Happy times for The Gaylads
Just the mention of the word 'gay', nowadays, could easily incite a riot. Stage shows are known to have been cancelled, recording artistes' visas suspended and individuals injured, because of some association, connection, support or rejection of the word or name. Singing groups and individuals who bear any semblance of the name 'gay' in their title, although being miles away from any homosexual activities, are now subjected to severe harassment from homophobic groups, who somehow believe that the title identifies the individuals. It is a ridiculous situation, but a real-life one that exists around us.
The very popular Jamaican singing group of the 1960s - The Gaylads - had to change their name at one time during their lifespan, in order to avoid severe repercussions. In fact, during the 1960s, the name 'gay' hardly had anything to do with homosexuality, particularly as it related to the entertainment business. In a 2012 interview I had with Maurice Roberts, one member who continued the group's legacy in Jamaica after a split in 1970, he told me that the trio were a happy bunch of guys who loved to have fun, and that's how they got their name. Expanding on the topic of group title, he continued: "It was Mr Dodd's choice, because in those days, it meant happiness, joyfulness and fun. So it's not what people take it to mean today. It is one of the things that held back our career in later years", Roberts said. He had, in fact, regrouped the trio with the Thaxter brothers and himself as The Gaylads, but later changed their name to 'Psalms'.
The Gaylads, who to my mind, successfully rivalled other contemporaries like The Heptones, The Maytals, The Techniques, The Melodians and the Clarendonians, started as a trio of Harris 'B.B.' Seaton, Winston Delano Stewart and Maurice Roberts in 1964, doing some traditional songs like Brown Skin Gal and Nobody's Business.
Following a two-year hiatus, in which Seaton had a cabaret stint on the north coast, the trio formally regrouped in 1966 and began writing their own songs, with Seaton being the main man. They auditioned for Clement Dodd's Studio 1 with a song called Lady with the Red Dress - which had a ska tempo and was backed by The Sharks and made history at Studio 1 by becoming the first group who sang and played their own instruments. Led by guitarist extraordinaire Dwight Pinkney, they auditioned about the same time as the Gaylads with How Could I Live, which was later made popular by Dennis Brown in the 1970s. Lady with the Red Dress, inspired by a fashion craze at the time, became a big hit in Jamaica, having dance fans moving to its throbbing beat as the Gaylads sang:
'Lady, lady with the red dress on,
believe me, you really look fine, oh lady with the red dress on
Lady you shake that thing alright.
Believe me, you jerking alright, you doing alright;
Lady with the red dress on'.
Other hits followed: You Should Never Do That, Don't Say No, No Good Girl, The Kiss You Gave, Chip Monk Ska, You'll Never Leave Him, and others. In addition, the Gaylads did backing vocals for several top Studio 1 artistes, including Ken Parker, Ken Boothe and Delroy Wilson. Seaton, in the meantime, worked as an artistes and repertoire (A&R) man for Dodd. He revealed to me in an interview, conducted just prior to him receiving an award from the Jamaica Reggae Industry Association (JaRIA) earlier this year, that he "got three salaries, one for being an auditioner, another for doing backing vocals, and a third for just being around Dodd, as he (Dodd) was not in the studio most of the time".
Instead of encountering animosity and ostracism as a result of their name, the Gaylads enjoyed a level of acceptance and success unheard of or experienced by other groups during the mid to late 1960s. Their story would obviously have been different had they been around at this time. The group became the first in the history of Jamaican music to get royalty statements (£427). According to group leader Harris Seaton, "Coxson used to sell instruments, so we bought our instruments from him with the money and practised and learnt the instruments, and then we taught ourselves from the book, The rudiments and theory of music. Their newfound musical knowledge enabled them to embark on recording one of their biggest hits, Love Me With All Your Heart, followed by their exclusive album, Soul Beat. Bass singer Roberts played bass, while Seaton and Stewart were on guitar. Jackie Mittoo and Collins on piano and drums, respectively, completed the lineup. The performance was said to have left producer Dodd in shock. This aggregation is said to have backed several recordings at Studio 1, including Dudley Sibley's Gunman, and Slim Smith's Born to Love You. The group went further by creating the watershed recording You Should Never Do That. According to Seaton, "I put some more notes in the bass line to create the first glimpse of rocksteady. It slowed the music down, because the more notes you put in, is the more you get the music to slow down. It was unique, because, unlike other songs which had a horn solo, in this one, it was the bass that played it".
Moving on to producer Leslie Kong, the group had hits with There's A Fire, Soul Sister and My Jamaican Girl, which, according to Seaton, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the longest resident number-one song on the Jamaican charts, featuring Ken Boothe (organ), Joe White (piano), Hux Brown (guitar), Maurice Roberts (bass), Derrick Stewart (drums) and Derrick Hinds (trombone). History was again created when The Gaylads, for the first time in Jamaica's music history, became part of a conglomerate of artistes who came together to record and produce their own songs in the late 1960s. Ken Boothe, Delroy Wilson and The Melodians were the others. With producer Sonia Pottinger, they did Hard to Confess, ABC Rocksteady, Over the Rainbow's End, and others.
With the departure of Seaton and Stewart via the migration route, Roberts continued the legacy in Jamaica while the group forges ahead for a reunion.


The concept of "snowbirding" isn’t a new one. Residents in colder climates buy up vacation homes in warmer ones, using those properties to escape once the winter chill rolls in.
While some Americans are undoubtedly still following this pattern, it seems there’s a new one emerging -- and ski towns are at the heart of it.
According to a new report from Realtor.com, residents in the North and Midwest are actually showing increased interest in nearby ski-town properties: places close to home and in a similar or even colder climate. Views of ski-town homes were up nearly 36% in the fourth quarter of 2020. At one point last year, it was 72%.
What’s the reason behind this bump in activity? And how can you leverage it as an investor? Let’s dig in.
The rise of ski towns
You can likely blame the pandemic for this latest trend. With travel restrictions in place and a general fear of infection, many Americans have been sticking close to home these days, avoiding airplanes and heading to places within driving distance.
This certainly rings true with the latest data, as ski towns in the North and Midwest surge. According to the report, the ski towns that have seen the most interest include:
- Union Dale, Pennsylvania (+225%)
- Choteau, Montana (143%)
- North Creek, New York (+132%)
- Eden, Utah (+122%)
- Windham, New York (+118%)
- Boone, Iowa (+113%)
- Otis, Massachusetts (+113%)
- Lakeside, Montana (+105%)
- Paoli, Indiana (+103%)
- Boyne Falls, Michigan (+100%)
Shoppers are mostly coming from major Northern metros like New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, and Detroit.
"Historically, residents of the Midwest and Northeast have shown a preference for warmer cities and contributed to much of the out-of-state demand in homes in sunny states, such as Florida," said Danielle Hale, chief economist for Realtor.com. She went on to elaborate on how ski towns factor in:
"This year, we found that snowbirds’ interest in ski towns increased more than interest from other areas across the country. It’s not surprising. Americans are increasingly searching for getaways that are within driving distance. Skiing is done outdoors and generally at a distance from others, making it a relatively safe sport during the pandemic. Many of these areas offer year-round outdoor activities, making them summer destinations as well."
How to leverage the trend
If you own a property in a ski town, it might be time to think about selling. With home prices rising and buyer demand up, you could turn a hefty profit. Talk to a real estate agent in the area and pull some comparable sales to get an idea of what your home might bring in.
You might also think about hosting a short-rental property in one of these areas. Though Realtor.com’s data was specific to home shoppers, it’s not too far a stretch to think the trend is broader than that. If buyers in New York are interested in vacationing in Union Dale, other travelers in the area probably are, too.
Investing in short-term rentals just outside your own city can be a smart move, too. According to recent data from Airbnb, close-to-home getaways are reigning supreme these days, so think of ways you can offer local travelers some much-needed R&R or socially distanced entertainment.


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you won't find all the BO codes that are listed on that list in the real world.GOT COPE? said:not actual applications? to what? tacos? explain, thanks
that part of the original chart..."using the above codes would result in thefollowing axle codes:" is an extrapolation of the first part of the BO data, just putting all the possible number/letter combinations on paper.
Since 4x4s and Prerunners all have the 8" rear diffs you won't see the 'AO__' code on any of them but in theory the 2.4L minis should have them since their rear ends are 7.5" for the most part.


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Posted by I'm the penguin | Posted in music | Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2010
So, I've been listening to a lot of Of Montreal lately, specially the album Skeletal Lamping, which let me tell you, is a jewel. A little sick perverted jewel that'll raise a brow or two and make you dance and want to become a beautiful dance whore (10 points if you get the reference).
And instead of telling you some introspective of mine written in such a way that nobody could possibly read it, I'll just quote what I've learned from them. Kids, take notes, this could be useful.
I'm the kind of mannequin that cheats andOpens its eyes to the ladies of the spreadI feel like an accidental speciesSome mutant love child never meant to beWhy is it white girls don't ever have any ideas?And they don't even know what's on my channelBut that is true for almost everyone, everyone but youMy goat, my crab, my scorpionYou're my icons 'cause you're different, you're differentI love wicked wisdomWe can do it softcore if you want,but you should know I take it both waysWhy am I so damaged, girl?I asked your friend if you were availableShe answered, not but yes, oh well, oh well, yes and no...Now, I'm noting the limits of our parabolaTo predict the points of thou-shalt-not-returnThis inbreeding of ideas is intolerableI wanna show you offI wanna tell you liesI wanna write you booksI don't want to be your manI just wanna play with youI need you here, and not here toohow can I explain? I need you here, and not here too...It's so embarrassing to need someone like I do you...Things could be differentBut they're not.
Not that all (or any >.> ) applies to me of course...


Karishma or Karisma Kapoor is one of the Bollywood actresses who has faced her own set of ups and downs. However, the actress who belongs to one of the most biggest and popular families has struggled a lot in her life. Karisma Kapoor is the first daughter from Kapoor 'khandaan' to work in Bollywood.
Unlike younger sister, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma's life was not a bed of roses. Karisma had to struggle a lot to become a successful actress. Karisma has faced a lot of problems in both professional and personal lives. For example, Karisma who made her Bollywood debut at the age of 15 took a break from acting after her fame started diminishing in the later years. Moreover, she started focusing on her marriage. The actress went through many rough patches in life, but every time evolved as a strong person.
Apart from career problems, the actress also had personal issues. For example, the actress had to see her parents separate at a very young age. Though her parents never filed for divorce, they didn't stay together. She was raised by her mother, Babita and used to stay with mom and younger sis, Kareena.
Another controversial time came when her publicised engagement to Abhishek Bachchan was called off suddenly. It really hurt and affected Karisma, but the actress moved on and tied the knot with divorcee, Sanjay Kapur. But, life was still not bed of roses for her. Karisma had to deal with her failed marriage a few years later.
Here are some of the low points of Karisma Kapoor's life from which she has emerged to be stronger, better and confident!
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation this week again due to the number of Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
“He said it is now long overdue for him to address the nation and it will be coming up this week” Ramaphosa confirmed when he spoke to Leanne Manas over the weekend.
The daily stats shows a definite increase in positive cases and the concern is that the average daily new cases between 25 September and 1 October was 1,706. Ramaphosa warned that the return of a hard lockdown was on the cards unless there is a decline in the number of cases.
“Looking at the statistics, we can now safely say that we are definitely going back into a hard lockdown if there is no urgent and drastic change in behaviors” said Zikalala. According to Zikalala the second wave of Covid-19 will be “stronger and deadlier” – not only in deaths, but also in terms of economic hardship.
He zoned in on the “reckless trading in alcohol” which has the “potential to derail all the progress we have made in preparing our healthcare system for a potential onslaught of Covid-19”
“People have dropped their guard. They have stopped wearing masks with integrity” he said.


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It was obviously our favorite part in the entire finale.
The cast performs “Prom”, “Ikaw Pala”, Wag Ka Nang Umiyak”, “Mariposa”, and “Bawat Daan.”
It’s as creative as it gets!
Listen to him sing ‘Kumukutikutitap’!
Here are some photos from the November 26, 8pm show shot by Erickson dela Cruz. Cinderella was performed by Abigail Oliveiro and Prince Charming was performed by Mark Sumaylo.
Take a look at what happened during Ballet Philippines’ press launch! Don’t miss this epic collaboration this December!
“With writer and director Pat Valera and musical composer William Elvin Manzano at the helm, Mula sa Buwan is looking to be the next original Filipino musical masterpiece.”
Chills all over!


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The Influence of the Interaction Between Trust and Cognitions on Aggressive and Withdraw Communication Behavior Between Members of Clinical Couples
Ross, Donald Bruce
Werlinich, Dr. Carol A.
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The purpose of this study was to examine the moderation effect of avoidance and aggressive cognitions on the relationship between levels of trust and levels of negative communication behavior, within a clinical sample of 60 heterosexual couples who had experienced mild-to-moderate conflict or abuse in the relationship. Results were found separately for males and females. For males, a non-significant positive trend was found suggesting avoidance cognitions have an effect on the relationship between trust and avoidance communication behavior. Females showed a significant association between avoidance cognitions and withdraw communication behaviors. The level of trust and the level of aggressive cognitions were significantly predictive of aggressive communication behavior in males. And the level of trust and the level of avoidance cognitions were significantly predictive of withdraw communication behavior in females. Implications for clinical interventions are discussed.

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Bandolier (7.62 X 51 mm)
There has been a lot of discussion
about this bandoleer as I had it previously labeled as being
Dutch as it was found in an typical Dutch ammunition can and
was filled with Dutch stripper clips (H)
loaded with German 'DAG' marked ball ammunition dated
After talking with a couple
of Collectors in the Netherlands the consensus is the bandoliers
were sourced from somewhere else and in fact the entire contents
of the ammunition can were probably put together by a third party
for an order to Tanzania (shipping address on the can).
I have however managed to find pics in a photocopy
of the Belgium Army manual for the FAL rifle in which is shows
a 50 round, 5 pocket bandolier which matches the design of this
Material: Light weight cotton.
Colour: Dark green.
connection: Sewn both ends.
area: 100 x 478
of shoulder strap:
944 mm. (longest side)
No. of Pockets: 5.


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1947 Olivetti MP1 Ico #112650
Status: My Collection
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Gorgeous green MP1 Ico.
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Technology Fast 500 awardees are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. Overall, 2021 Technology Fast 500™ companies achieved revenue growth ranging from 212 percent to 87,037 percent over the three-year time frame, with a median growth rate of 521%.
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There are several key factors driving MURAL’s record growth, including:
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