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Robert Griffin III might have found his calling in the booth, but his heart still is on the gridiron.
Griffin, currently an ESPN college football analyst, apparently still has a desire to return to the NFL. The former No. 2 overall continues to train and remains in contact with his agent in hopes of a potential return during to the 2021 season.
“First and foremost for me, I still want to play,” Griffin III said on an episode of the Adam Schefter Podcast released Tuesday. “I’m working out, 11, 12 at night, 1 o’clock in the morning after calling games during the day because really, if it means something to you, you find a way and you find the time to get working.”
Griffin may have the desire, but he'll need a suitor.
Would the Washington Football Team consider RGIII as a backup for Taylor Heinicke, the new starting QB in D.C. after Ryan Fitzpatrick's hip injury in the season opener?
Griffin, 31, won the Heisman Trophy at Baylor in 2011 before being drafted by Washington in 2012. He produced an electrifying rookie season at quarterback, leading the team to the playoffs and winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Then, things went south.
Griffin suffered a leg injury in the season finale of the 2012 season, but then-coach Mike Shanahan elected to play him in the NFC Wild Card Game against the Seattle Seahawks. He would do further damage, requiring surgeries on his ACL and MCL that offseason.
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Things were never the same. Eventually, Kirk Cousins would become the full-time starter in D.C. and RGII was released, left to bounce around the NFL with multiple teams. He started one game for the Baltimore Ravens last season.
For what it's worth, Griffin's numbers in Washington were still impressive. He threw for more than 8,000 yards, 40 touchdowns and just 23 interceptions in 37 games with the franchise.
Washington expects to get Fitzpatrick back in late October. The team has yet to comment on if it would welcome a reunion, but Griffin said he would be open to a conversation of returning to franchise under the new culture set by head coach Ron Rivera.
“Yeah, I mean it could, to be honest. I’m sure you saw the Tweet that I put out saying, ‘Make the call’ when Ryan Fitzpatrick went down, and Taylor Heinicke — don’t get me wrong, every opportunity that he’s gotten, it’s seemed like he’s seized those moments — but for me to go back to Washington … that would have to be something that coach Ron Rivera and the team would be open to,” Griffin said.
Washington seems content with Heinicke leading the way for the time being. His 336-yard outing on Thursday Night Football propelled WFT to a 30-29 victory over NFC East rival New York.
Still, one can never rule out the value of a veteran to the roster. Maybe that's enough for Rivera to pick up the phone?
“You never say never, is what I would say. Would I be open to it? Yeah, I would love to go back and be able to have that come full circle," Griffin said. "But am I begging for that or pleading for that? Nah. But if your guy goes down, make the call.”
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Ahsan Manzil was the royal residence of the private and the seat of the private nawab. The structure is located at Kumaratoli on the banks of the river Buriganga in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Why You Interested tout plan to visit Ahsan Manzil?
Because, Ahsan Manzil is a great place. It is a great place for tourists as it is a tremendous place and a beautiful location.
It is located in the Sadarghat area, not Riverfront like anyone else. The hustle and bustle of Sadarghat can become irresistible, boats carry goods, workers unload the rest of the goods and various wild vehicles take the goods to their next destination.
The streets are packed, the smells are pungent, the colors are lively, and the sounds sound annoying.
Its precinct on the Sadarghat Highway is a blocked oasis of unexpected peace and tranquility. The Ahsan Manzil, built between 1859 and 1872, served as the residence of the Nawab of Dhaka.
Nowadays, the palace is a monument to Bangladesh’s colonial past. Its temporary Western architecture incorporated elements of Mughal design, it was a popular trend among the rich and aristocratic class in the 18th and 19th centuries.
After being largely abandoned after the death of the Nawab, It was restored and converted into a museum in 1985.
The building has a large dome that splits an octagonal room into pieces, and a wide staircase leading to an arched portal.
In addition to the carvings on the building, there are porticos that offer a wide view of the Buriganga River. In addition to its architecture, It is famous for its bright pink color.
How To Go?
You can reach Old Dhaka by taking local transport from any part of Dhaka city. Ahsan Manzil is located on the north bank of the river Buringa, about 5050 feet east of the Babubazar Bridge along Gabtali Road.

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Just thought I should appease the wheel gun gods,lol
Uglier than sin but effective!
Why is it ugly?
I didnt mean to offend ya. Its just ugly due to the rounded handle.
No offense, I'm not a "revolver" kind of guy, I was just asking Your opinion Boss Man
This is a great looking gun, only thing I dont like is the curved handle and the hammer, but otherwise I like this gun.
was designed to prevent the "roll back" thats associated with the grip on the SAA,giving you a faster sight alignment/sight picture for follow up shots,if i keep my super blackhawk i'm probably gonna put a birdshead grip on it.


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Friday, April 27, 2012
THE BUNDT OF NO ONE'S JOKE
IT'S FRIDAY which means for many of us it's time to party, or possibly, throw one! Every day this week has prepared us for the weekend, have you noticed? I've talked about delicious meals, keeping bugs away, wine glasses that won't break outside and now it's time to set the table and celebrate that we all made it to the weekend! Yesterday I told you how to create cool mood lighting and today we're going to make a fun, totally unique centerpiece with an umbrella right in the center! I love watching Joe cook but must admit I'm not crazy about it at all. I am, however, a huge fan of collecting everything for the kitchen and sometimes I sneak them away from Joe when he isn't looking and re-purpose them in my table designs. I've always been fascinated by bundt pans (don't ask). As a kid I thought they helped shape the perfect sand castle at the beach or doubled as a cool spaceship when playing Star Wars with my friends...this weekend, in a galaxy (and age group) far, far away I'm using a bundt pan as a centerpiece! Before you roll your eyes, think about it..bundt pans and gelatin molds have holes in the middle and can accommodate an umbrella (creative, wandering minds sometimes go a long, long way) so I got to thinking about what a cool centerpiece I could make...float candles, plant something beautiful or make a delicious dip and plop it right in the middle of our outdoor table. Because most bundt pans are relatively inexpensive (most grocery stores have them for $5) I can cook up creative ideas and not worry about ruining expensive kitchen ware. For this centerpiece I decided to plant something, so punched little holes in the bottom of the pan for drainage, spray painted a cool design with outdoor furniture paint, planted a little something lovely and placed it on the table, slipping the umbrella right through it! In a few simple steps I created the center of attention for any dinner party!


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Enthusiasm about artificial intelligence (AI) has driven substantial gains in the stock market this year, and it certainly has investors' attention. The technology is still in the early stages of its development, but Wall Street's estimates about its long-term potential are staggering.
Goldman Sachs predicts AI could add $7 trillion to global economic output over the next decade, thanks to its ability to increase productivity. The bank has analyzed the prior productivity booms that were driven by electricity and information technology, and it says they have been preceded by massive investment cycles.
Based on its analysis, Goldman Sachs thinks businesses will spend $200 billion on hardware and software per year by 2025 to lay the groundwork for AI. That's more than double what they spent on AI in 2022! Many companies will be on the receiving end of that spending, but Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) might be the biggest winners. Here's why investors should buy shares in both of them.
Nvidia's hardware is essential to AI development
Prior to the early 2000s, businesses stored their valuable data on servers that they maintained on their own premises. But since the widespread adoption of cloud computing, massive shared data centers now host much of that information offsite at a fraction of the cost. Since AI models need data to learn, the modern data center is also where developers are now building, training, and deploying those models.
But training AI cost-effectively requires a new generation of semiconductor hardware, and Nvidia has amassed an estimated 90% market share in that space. In fact, there is clear proof in Nvidia's financial results that Goldman Sachs' predictions are coming true. In its fiscal 2024 second quarter, which ended July 30, the chipmaker generated $10.3 billion in data center revenue, a whopping 171% increase compared to the year-ago period.
That gain was driven almost entirely by demand for its graphics chips (GPUs) designed for AI workloads, like the popular H100. But despite Nvidia's powerful growth, it's still in the early innings of what could be a multiyear upgrade cycle for data center operators like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there is $1 trillion worth of existing data center infrastructure that will need to be replaced to support accelerated computing and AI.
Nvidia's dominance in the AI space will be very difficult to disrupt, despite the valiant efforts of competitors like Advanced Micro Devices, which will begin shipping its impressive MI300 AI data center chips later this year. That's because developers are already familiar with Nvidia's CUDA (Compute Unified Device Architecture) software, which is used to build AI applications on top of its GPU chips.
CUDA can accelerate AI training and deployment, but it can't be used with other companies' chip hardware. Therefore, if a company abandons Nvidia's GPUs, developers in its entire ecosystem would also have to abandon the software they've been using for years. As a result, beating Nvidia will require more than just building a better chip.
Nvidia stock has surged 204% in 2023 so far, giving the company a market cap of more than $1 trillion. It's quite expensively valued by most traditional metrics -- except when you look to the future. Wall Street expects Nvidia to deliver $16.71 in earnings per share in fiscal 2025, which gives it a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.2.
Considering that the Nasdaq-100 technology index trades today at a trailing P/E ratio of 30.5 and a forward P/E of 27.3, buying Nvidia stock at its current price wouldn't be such a bad move as long as you can hold onto it for at least the next couple of years. Besides, for the reasons mentioned above, it's likely Nvidia will capture quite a large share of Goldman Sachs' projected corporate spending on AI by 2025.
Microsoft is betting big on cloud-based AI services for businesses
Microsoft is the world's second-largest provider of cloud infrastructure services, behind only Amazon. Its Azure platform delivers hundreds of products and solutions to business customers, from simple data storage to advanced AI tools -- and the latter is becoming a growing part of its offering. In fact, one Wall Street analyst at Bernstein believes Microsoft's focus on AI could help Azure to overtake Amazon in the cloud industry.
In 2019, Microsoft made a $1 billion investment in OpenAI, the developer of the ChatGPT online chatbot. Earlier this year, it invested another $10 billion in the start-up, which shocked the technology industry. Microsoft immediately began integrating OpenAI's technology into its product portfolio, including Azure, its 365 productivity suite, and its internet search engine, Bing.
The company's new cloud segment, called Azure OpenAI Service, has been a raging success so far. Businesses can access OpenAI's latest GPT-4 technology through Azure to build their own AI applications and dramatically increase their productivity. In Microsoft's fiscal 2023 third quarter, which ended March 31, Azure OpenAI Service had 2,500 business customers, a tenfold increase from the three months prior. By June 30, the end of its fiscal 2023 fourth quarter, that number had grown to 11,000.
As I mentioned, Microsoft has also embedded OpenAI's technology into its 365 document suite (which includes such ubiquitous programs as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Those applications are now capable of generating content for the user, in addition to answering queries, which saves people a visit to a traditional search engine like Alphabet's Google. The company just released an enterprise version called Copilot designed specifically for use in a commercial environment. Unlike the consumer versions, Copilot won't use a business's sensitive data to further train its AI models, making it much safer in the workplace.
But Microsoft isn't betting all of its marbles on OpenAI. It also invested earlier this year in Builder.ai, another notable AI start-up. It helps entrepreneurs develop software with AI by using prompts, even if they have no programming experience. This could be a key addition to Azure in the future, because it would be a highly attractive tool for small businesses and start-ups.
In short, Microsoft is becoming a one-stop shop for businesses in need of AI products and services. It's building an incredible distribution network for some of the best AI technologies through Azure, which will help the company capture substantial amounts of business investment over the long term.
Azure generated over $55 billion in revenue during Microsoft's fiscal 2023, and if Goldman Sachs' estimates are correct, that number could grow significantly over the next few years.
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There can be many reasons why development may not follow expected patterns. For example, disability can affect several areas of development at the same time but early support might help minimise the effects of the disability. Emotional reasons if a child is not settled and having good attachments they are more likely to have low confidence and self esteem they might not try new tasks and have a lack of motivation. Physical development be effected by genetics this can mean physical growth difficulties or may be the child might be a slower learner. Social-economical environmental can effect child development as well. Like poverty, where a child lives, education and their family structure can effect a child’s development. Culturally how people bring up their children can differ vastly like in china a girl is deemed second class to a boy the boy is worth tying to a boat but not a girl. Other cultures have restrictions on children’s freedoms this can adversely affect the child’s development. Social children born into poverty and families whose parents are separated are likely to have negative effects of children’s development or if a family might give less time to activities which aid children’s developments like a lack of play this can also effect child development. Learning difficulties children might have these due to genetic diseases, birth difficulties, and cognitive difficulties or might just have difficulties with writing or reading. Also communication as or medical reasons like hearing or tongue tied can cause communication problems children who have communication needs find it hard to express themselves and can show aggressive behaviour when frustrated. Children who experience communication needs might have problems with reading and writing.
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Swansea area residents decide to whether or not to improve school with referendum
Voters in the Gaston-Swansea area gave the go-ahead Tuesday to a $25.4 million package of improvements at Swansea High School, a decision opening the way for a property tax hike.
The decision was among a series of choices at the polls affecting local education, including the election of school board members.
An auditorium for the performing arts and student assemblies at Swansea High is the centerpiece of the Lexington 4 building package that also includes renovation of sports facilities and vocational training classrooms at the school.
“It’s a victory for the kids and the community,” said Bert LaSalle of Gaston, a leader of a group that promoted the plan.
All projects are expected to be completed by 2020.
The package is the first set of upgrades sought for classrooms in the largely rural southern edge of the county since a successful referendum in 2007 for a $19.8 million center for early childhood education.
The 1,200-seat auditorium proposed is larger than the enrollment of 875 students at Swansea High. School leaders want the facility big enough to handle student assemblies from the district’s other five schools as well as community gatherings.
The vote will mean an estimated price tag of $200 in additional taxes on a home valued at $100,000, nearly doubling the current bill. The tax increase would pay a loan taken out to build the improvements.
It’s an investment that supporters call necessary to catch up with facilities common at other Midlands schools.
“This is a good thing,” said Deborah Beasley of Swansea, who added she usually opposes tax hikes. “This is education, this is for the fine arts.”
For others, the plan was extravagant.
“There’s a lot of money being spent for various things that could be used for the arts center,” said Louis McDaniels of Swansea said. “The arts center is not going to benefit the district the way that I feel that it should.”
The decision at the ballot came after the plan was promoted by a group of school advocates on social media and in contact with neighbors at churches, stores and get-togethers.
No organized opposition emerged.
Meanwhile, voters opted for change selectively on school boards that oversee classrooms with enrollments ranging from 2,100 in Lexington 3 to 25,000 in Lexington 1.
Each race attracted small fields of challengers who were mostly long-time volunteers in school groups, not critics of operations.
All but two of 18 incumbents on the five school boards sought re-election in at-large races that were nonpartisan.
The retirements of Ed Harmon in Lexington 1 in the center of the county and Jondy Loveless in Lexington-Richland 5 on the north side of Lake Murray assured at least one new member on those boards.
No one challenged the four incumbents in Lexington 3 in the Batesburg-Leesville area.
48 of 48 precincts. Four at-large winners.
Cynthia Smith (i), 21,809; Anne Marie Green, 21,727; Grady Harmon, 20,670; Mike Anderson, 20,327; Brent Powers (i), 19,878; Jean Haggard (i), 19,779
33 of 33 precincts. Four at-large winners.
Cindy Kessler (i), 11,167; Beth Branham (i), 9,705; Bill Bingham (i), 8,871; Kevin Key, 6,778; Glen Conwell (i), 6,652; Ken Scheller, 5,457
9 of 9 precincts, Four at-large winners
Chris Pound (i), 2,658; Daniel Martin (i), 2,405; Kathy Mixson (i), 2,023; Tim Williams, 1,533; Doris Simmons (i), 1,515; Viola McDaniel, 1,456
Swansea High School improvements: 3,126 for, 1,822 against with 9 of 9 precincts reporting
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16 of 16 precincts. Two at-large winners.
Beth Burn Hutchison (i), 12,190; Michael Cates, 7,088; Barb Waldman, 6,647
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TOP DATE IDEAS WHEN VISITING THE NORTH-WEST
June 05, 2019
North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs. The province is home to Sun City, an upscale resort with hotels, a casino, and a water park with a massive wave pool. Nearby is Pilanesberg National Park, with an extinct volcano and more than 7,000 animals, including lions and elephants.
PLACES TO VISIT & THINGS TO DO
BONA BONA GAME LODGE - WOLMARANSSTAD
Bona Bona Game Lodge
offers an unique four star lodge experience in the fauna and flora rich Northwest Province in South Africa. This privately owned, luxurious lodge is nestled along the N12 Treasure Route and offers its guests an unforgettable experience through their tailored Bona Bona Game Lodge hospitality in true African comfort. When fully booked the lodge can accommodate 119 guests in-house.
Guest can enjoy mouth-watering cuisine next to the homely fireplace on cold winter nights. Bona Bona Game Lodge offer a wide range of activities for business travellers as well as families seeking a well deserved break, not too far from home. The predator park, game drives and encounters with rare species such as sable, rhino and buffalo will make your stay at Bona Bona Game Lodge an unforgettable experience.
Bona Bona is situated 50km south west of Klerksdorp (27°1‘12’‘S and 26°13’45’’E), adjacent to the N12 Treasure Route in the direction of Wolmaransstad. Approximately 2 hours’ drive from Johannesburg and with their own airstrip, Bona Bona is within easy reach.
ACTIVITIES AT BONA BONA GAME LODGE
Bona Bona Game Lodge hosts four of the big five and is only a stone throw away from Johannesburg. While it’s always a thrill to get up close and personal with some of the bigger game, don’t underestimate the magic of some of the smaller bush creatures and birdlife. Their professional guides will entertain you with facts and figures about the fauna and flora on their farm. As Bona Bona Game Breeders are part of the group of companies guests can experience the manner in which professional game breeding takes place.
Their 4×4 Unimog brings back many memories to the older generation of their time spent in the military service while the younger generation will not stop talking about how this strong work horse takes on any terrain. Due to the popularity of the drives trips have to be pre-booked.
Their Bruidsmark held each year continues to celebrate their uniqueness. We aim to uphold an easy-going vibe which is enhanced by the exceptional quality of exhibitors.The elegant grandeur of its existence is complemented with great food and entertainment.Couples get to meet SA’s leading wedding specialists in the beautiful and romantic gardens of this sought after wedding venue.
There’s nothing better than sitting with friends, in a private and sophisticated cellar, sipping a glass of some of the best’s wineries in South Africa.
Get away from the hasty city life and experience the relaxation that a bush picnic. Bona Bona Game Lodge
will create a romantic atmosphere and supply all the necessary table ware and delicious gourmet food. Spots are carefully selected and situated in a safe environment, guests enjoy privacy whilst being in the open veld. Children are also welcome to join in this special experience.
Bona Bona Game Lodge is one of the first lodges in Northwest Province to offer guest the experience of a Predator Drive. All facilities are well maintained and the animals enjoy high priority at all times. Specialist staff ensure animals get the best nutrition and safety rules are applied. Children are not allowed to visit the park without being accompanied by an adult. You haven’t seen Africa if you haven’t seen the mighty lion or heard it’s roar.
They offer guests an opportunity to see many of Africa’s predatory species at close quarters. Their predator camp consists of lions, tigers, leopard, wild dogs and hyenas. We have a Predator Drive daily and a predator feed at 10h00 on Sunday’s.
Nurture and spoil yourself with Ruah, which means a breath of life. This beautiful lavender farm borders Bona Bona Game Lodge and produces essential oils, creams, candles and so much more. The farm is open for visits and you can show your children the picture of a land of purple lavender. Products are all developed by one of the most renowned cosmetic gurus and are ideal gifts for taking back to your loved ones at home.
BAKUBUNG BUSH LODGE - PILANSBERG
Situated in the pristine Pilanesberg region, a mere two hours' drive from bustling CBD of Johannesburg and yet enveloped in a tranquil ambience all its own, Bakubung Bush Lodge is a luxurious retreat in a place of breath-taking beauty.
'Bakubung' means 'people of the hippo' and refers to the lodge's close proximity to a much-frequented hippo pool, where guests can view these gentle giants in their natural habitat from a safe distance.
Located within the vast expanses of the world-renowned Pilanesberg National Park (one of the largest conserves in South Africa), Bakubung is the perfect destination for nature lovers who want to experience African wildlife in an environmentally friendly way.
MAGALIES MOUNTAIN LODGE - HARTBEESPOORT
Situated between Pretoria and Hartbeespoort Dam, bordering Gauteng and the North-West Province, Magalies Mountain Lodge
is a private guest lodge at the foot of the majestic Magalies mountains.
Here guests can leave the bustle of the city behind to enjoy unspoiled surroundings and indulge in everything from breath-taking outdoor adventures to relaxing spa sessions. The lodge's extensive facilities include stylish, yet affordable accommodation, an in-house restaurant, spa, pub and wedding venue.
Accommodation is provided in a selection of double rooms and rondavels with a choice of a bath or shower; and there is a range of getaway and lifestyle packages available to suit a variety of budgets. Magalies Mountain Lodge is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic getaway or book a luxury spa day to enjoy with your partner.
MOUNT AMANZI - HARTBEESPOORT
Situated close to Gauteng and near the Hartbeespoort Dam, lies the renowned Mount Amanzi Resort. Well-appointed chalets, a wide range of facilities and the beauty from the banks of the Crocodile River and region combine to create the perfect getaway option, honeymoon destination or wedding location.
The honeymoon suite is well-appointed and tastefully decorated and staff go out of their way to create a wonderful atmosphere, with a few added special surprises.The large swimming pool is certainly a highlight of any Mount Amanzi visit, so be sure to pack your swimming towels and some sunscreen. If you can manage to get yourself out of the lovely pool, there are also a variety of activities available, which include crazy golf, beach volleyball, fly-fishing and hiking.
We highly recommend a couples massage at the wellness spa to instantly transport you into the Mount Amanzi vibe. Mount Amanzi offers the ideal location and setup for weddings, with the near vicinity to Pretoria and Johannesburg being a major plus point. For more information visit www.mountamanzi.co.za
UURPAN LODGE - SCHEIZER-RENEKE
is a 4-star accommodation venue 10km outside of the small town of Schweizer-Reneke. Here, guests can look forward to a tranquil environment, with buffalos grazing nearby as the sun sets on yet another wonderful day.
The lodge comprises 13 beautifully appointed bedrooms that overlook the fields where game roam freely and features all the amenities required for a comfortable, catered stay. Uurpan also has an on-site restaurant where guests can enjoy their meals, and a full range of activities to partake in throughout their stay.
This includes everything from game drives and bass fishing, to hiking trails and bird-watching. Not to mention the on-site wedding venue, chapel that complete the picture. In short - a dream destination in a stunning, off-the-grid location.
DISCOVER PILANESBERG NATIONAL PARK
Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big game viewing in a malaria free environment. A wide variety of accommodation is available to suit your needs.
CHIMP & ZEE ROPE ADVENTURE
Mankwe Gametrackers, rope adventure course is a fun outdoor recreational activity that’s certainly not just for kids, it’s great fun for the whole family! The course is made up of various ‘elements’ – from high balancing beams, speedy zip lines, hanging spider nets to jungle rope bridges and much more. It’s designed with specific elements that require a different approach and set of skills to complete. Join us for an exciting and fun packed adventure.
Duration: 45 min
Excludes day visitor entrance fees into Sun City and Valley of the Waves A degree of physical fitness is required but if you can run up a flight of stairs, you should be fine. Maximum weight 120kg. Minimum height 1.2m. Visit their website
for more information.
ANN VAN DYK CHEETAH CENTRE
The Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre in South Africa was established in 1971, as a cheetah conservation project. The centre has continued to perform an important role in the preservation and protection of cheetahs and has bred over eight hundred cheetah cubs .
Invite us to visit your school and an Education Officer from the Centre will come and give learners a formal lesson supported by a Power-point presentation, and under controlled circumstances will be introduced to one of our ambassador cheetahs.
CHEETAH RUN & 3 HOUR GUIDE TOUR
Saturday and Sunday mornings Cheetah Run starts and 08:00 - Booking is essential.
Visit their website
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MAKE A RESERVATION FOR TWO OR THE WHOLE FAMILY
You will find Stef's Table
, a small intimate restaurant hidden away on the main road of Schoemansville, in a rough-hewn rock building amidst lush greenery. They have two comfortable dining rooms, one with a lovely fireplace for those cold winter's days and nights (seating 24), and the other dining area overlooking the garden. Perfect for date night.
SIESTA TAPAS BAR & BISTRO
Siesta Tapas Bar and Bistro
is a Spanish Tapas restaurant with an African twist, located in the Hartbeespoortdam area. The word “Tapas” is derived from the Spanish word “tapa” which means to “cover”. The history behind tapas is as unique and interesting as their famous dishes itself: A concept, believed to have originated more than a century ago in Andalusia Spain, where bartenders placed a slice of bread on top of their customer’s glasses in order to prevent fruit flies from drowning in their drink. This soon became customary to spice up this bread with interesting toppings such as cheese and ham – creating a snack. Soon the diners started to come back for these “covering snacks” and the rest is history.
At Siesta the concept is for their guests to gather around as friends and family, enjoying one another's company, while snacking away on our tapas range of dishes. Their tranquil atmosphere is known for its intimacy, cosiness and rustic ambiance. Guests can enjoy the fresh mountain air outside in the garden or on the deck during warm summer days drinking Sangria. Alternatively guests can snuggle up next to the old grapevine and warm coal stove inside the old house during those chilly winter evenings with a warm mug of Gluhwein.
Legend also has it that the tapas tradition was introduced when King Alfonso X of Castile recovered from an illness by drinking wine together with small dishes between meals.
After regaining his health, the king ordered that no drink will ever be served in a taverna unless the beverages were accompanied by a small “snack” or “tapa”. Inquire here
. Whatever your preference, they have something to tangle your taste buds!
“No matter what has happened. No matter what you’ve done. No matter what you will do. I will always love you.
I swear it.”
––Defiance by C.J. Redwine
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responsibility toward that love.”
––Every Day by David Levithan
“I love you the way a drowning man loves air. And it would destroy me to have you just a little.”
––The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson
“I’m in love with you, and I’m not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things.
I’m in love with you, and I know that love is just a shout into the void, and that oblivion is inevitable,
and that we’re all doomed and that there will come a day when all our labor has been returned to dust, and
I know the sun will swallow the only earth we’ll ever have, and I am in love with you.”
––The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
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Gears of War 4 isn’t even a month old, but that isn’t stopping The Coalition from kicking off a Halloween-themed event and announcing the upcoming release of several legacy maps.
According to an announcement post on the official Gears of War website, the Halloween event includes a new “Pumpkin Ball” variant of the game’s standard Dodgeball multiplayer mode which features more fast-paced matches thanks to its one-second respawn timer and lack of respawn protection. Those who participate in Pumpkin Ball will not only sport ghoulish pumpkin heads inspired by the game’s new Juvie enemies, they’ll also earn bonus XP rewards as well.
Rounding out the Halloween event is a special Halloween Elite Pack which is available via the in-game shop. Each Halloween Elite Pack is guaranteed to contain at least one Epic or Legendary item card from the Day of the Dead Legendary Collection. Both the Pumpkin Ball playlist and Halloween Elite Pack will be available until November 1st.
As for the legacy maps, there are two set to be added into the game next month: Checkout and Drydock. The maps will be free for all players but Season Pass owners will get first crack at them starting on November 1st. Those who don’t own Gears of War 4’s Season Pass will be able to access the new maps starting on November 8th.
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Orange Evolution 06 continues apace. Here's who's playing where over the next few days
Ramblin' Jack Elliot + support
Jumpin' Hot Club at Live Theatre, 8pm, £15.50. This man was one of Bob Dylan's primary influences.
Note: The Edgar Jones and The Magic Five gig at the Cluny has been cancelled.
Carling Academy, 7pm, £8 adv. Another hugely tipped band for 2006.
Carling Academy, 7pm, £8 adv. This band like to think of themselves as a modern day pop group with the spirit of Brian Wilson, the passion of Public Enemy and the niceness of the Neptunes.
John Hammond + Jeff Lang
Jumpin' Hot Club at Live Theatre, 8pm, £15.50 adv John Hammond is one of the most successful proponents of acoustic blues in the world.
Toumani Diabate + The Symmetric Orchestra and Cheik Lo (Double Bill)
The Sage Gateshead (Hall One), 7.30pm, £18/£12/£6
Mali's Toumani Diabate has played his kora, the 21-string harp/lute, with the likes of Ali Farka Toure, Salif Keita, Taj Mahal, Peter Gabriel and countless jazz musicians. Few can match Toumani for dexterity, but it is his incredible soulfulness and lyricism, backed by his 15-piece big band, that is so mesmerising.
Taking Back Sunday
Carling Academy, 7pm, £13.50 adv. Taking Back Sunday is a punk-ish emo band that not surprisingly takes its cues from godfathers All and NOFX.
Jesse Dayton & Band + Kim Richey
Jumpin' Hot Club at The Cluny, 8pm, £10.50 adv
Jesse Dayton plays an amazing guitar while Kim Richey's music has often been compared to Shawn Colvin, Shelby Lynne or Lucinda Williams.


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To develop, nurture, and empower individuals to be productive leaders who will pass on the legacy of self worth and purposeful citizenship. Our Goals: (1) To be a catalyst for change in our community (2) Provide programs that will empower and strengthen families (3) Reduce juvenile delinquency by providing alternatives for youth (4) Reduce homelessness and hunger.
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Our Mentoring Program (Teen Academy) reaches girls from the age of 8-18 years of age. Our program focuses on teaching teen the dangers of drugs, alcohol and pre-marital sex. Life Skills, Problem Solving, Anger Management are just a few of the subjects taught to youth. Youth meet on a weekly basis and classes are taught by volunteers.
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Next Council Meeting October 19, 2021. 6:30 PM @ Seba Village Office or view on Zoom
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Resident Notices: Seba Beach Fall Update posted below
A) Public Washrooms are closed for the Season
B) Seba Beach is posting elections related information it receives for residents under the information tab of our website.
C) Council meeting Highlights: Council seeks to increase transparency of information and outcomes of Council meetings. Look for a Council highlights section on the webpage in the near future and we would also invite you to participate in an email database for residents wanting municipal updates or emergency notices.
Martino Verhaeghe, B.Sc. CMML, RRP/MCIP
Chief Administrative Officer
The Summer Village of Seba Beach
The Summer Village of Seba Beach was incorporated August 2, 1920. The incorporation was published in the Alberta Gazette August 14th, 1920. The name Seba was chosen by the postal authorities when the post office was opened in July 1915. It is believed that the name was taken after Seba, one of the sons of Cush from Genesis 10:7 in the Bible. The name also appears in Psalm 72. The Village is located on the western end of Lake Wabamun (Cree word for White Whale Lake) 54 kilometers west of Edmonton.


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From the outset, it’s worth pointing out that this interview was almost three weeks in the making. Twice Gerald McKenna asked for time to consider the proposal. As he was throughout his career as a GAA official, measurement had to be taken.
His storied commitment to the organisation we will come to but you want to know how life is for him now. You mention the pandemic and what it has meant for him as a pensioner but he makes light of his situation. Reading and crosswords have kept him busy. Before the weather turned, “a little nook” of a suntrap in his garden provided him with a slice of tranquility.
He misses the games but cocooning has been no chore for him. “As a wise man once said to me, you may think you have problems but you won’t need to look more than half a mile to see someone with far greater problems. The problem that was there was bigger for others than it was for me.”
He’s watched the old matches replayed on TV these last few months and admits it’s given him cause to think. McKenna would never have been considered a traditionalist - provincial championships aren’t sacred to him, for instance - but he wonders if recency bias has clouded judgement of certain county teams.
“Dublin have five All-Irelands in a row and there is great credit due to them; it’s an amazing achievement. There is great credit to the players, Jim Gavin and the Dublin administration - John Costello is an excellent secretary and the county owe him a lot.
“But one of the things that caused me to think was that the great Dublin team of the 1970s has almost been forgotten because of the achievements of the present team. Life is transitory but there were great players on that team and I’m not sure if the present Dublin team could have beaten that Dublin team in the 1970s at its peak. I wouldn’t like to make a wager as to who would come out on top.
“By the way, maybe some people would begrudge Dublin but I remember from 1963 to ‘74 Dublin football was at a low ebb. Then Jimmy Gray, who became a trustee of the Association, was appointed chairman and he put Kevin Heffernan in charge of Dublin and I came along later and put Mick Dwyer in charge of Kerry and those two individuals created a rivalry and lifted the standard of football. You still hear about Mick Dwyer because he’s alive, thanks to be God, but Kevin Heffernan is dead and he and the feats of that Dublin are forgotten and that’s a pity but that’s life.”
Kerry's Fallow Years
Micko, who celebrated his 84th birthday on Tuesday, will always be like to the Ballyduff man. McKenna put his chairmanship on the line in 1977 to save O’Dwyer following consecutive Championship defeats to Dublin. By the time McKenna stepped down as chairman, Kerry were halfway towards the four-in-a-row.
“It wasn’t his fault. I stood by him. I had loyalty and he had loyalty. It was not blind loyalty; I knew he had it and I knew that team would succeed. I stood by him and the rest is history. The simplest thing was that the ones who wanted to get rid of him had to get rid of me first. They opposed me for the chairmanship but I succeeded and that kept Dwyer in his position.”
Did any of O’Dwyer’s opponents later apologise? “A lot of them did, in fairness. It was a desire for success rather than holding anything specifically against Mick Dwyer or myself. But if you were successful like Mick Dwyer was, you’ll always have people who are a bit jealous about that. That’s human nature. There was a man here one time who said to me there is no satisfaction in anything unless you beat the neighbour.”
McKenna appreciated that from an early age. One All-Ireland title between 1942 and 1952 was “regarded as worse than a famine” but lose to Cork and the pitchforks were out. “I remember after a Munster final Cork had beaten Kerry and I was in a hotel in Tralee and there was a good crowd of people there going to Lourdes. I remember some fella said, ‘It’s a pity they don’t catch the Kerry selectors and administrators and drop them in the foothills of the Alps!’ Being beaten in an All-Ireland final was one thing but being beaten in a Munster final was another.”
Yet even in Kerry’s fallow years McKenna recognised how the club scene sustained people. In his native Ballyduff, the heartland of hurling in Kerry, the GAA thrived regardless. Kerry have one All-Ireland to show for the last 10 years and yet their units were to the fore in the pandemic, hailed by the county council as being crucial in tackling the challenges it presented.
During the week, Kerry chairman Tim Murphy stated it would make the organisation stronger in the county and beyond and McKenna concurs. That’s not to say he believes pre-existing difficulties such as rural depopulation will go away - on that topic, McKenna favours amalgamations - “so that at least the title of the club is kept in being”. But the resonation of clubs when people were most in need underlined once more the potency of the GAA.
“There is something about the GAA and I don’t know what it is - I don’t know if anybody knows what it is,” McKenna ponders. “There is some kind of an ethos there about the way it entwines itself in communities. There was a poet from Valentia Island called JG Smith, and he wrote a poem ‘The Secret of Kerry’. One of the things he wrote in it was though born on the sod he couldn’t answer the question. It’s the same now - what’s the secret of the GAA? I don’t know but it’s there, the essence is in the hearts and minds of Irish people and more so than any other sporting organisation.
“I’m not decrying other organisations. One night I was in Dublin and met two Welshmen and they were over for an international match. One of them was living in England and one of them was living in Scotland. They used to meet for every international. I got talking to the two of those and by the time we finished up talking we could well have been talking about Kerry football. They spoke about Welsh rugby at that time as we would about Kerry football. I saw straight away what was engrained in them as Gaelic football is engrained in Kerry. For that matter, how hurling is engrained in Ballyduff.”
The professionalism of rugby union severed some of that connection and McKenna shudders to think what it could do to the GAA. Not because he is against sportsmen being paid but because he’s considered the model in Gaelic Games and it simply won’t work.
“The heart of the GAA, what it’s all about in my opinion is volunteerism. We saw it during this pandemic, that people do things voluntarily, they don’t even think about it. If the game became professional, I think that would disappear. What is more, I don’t think there is enough people in the country to make it professional.
“One of the dangers of living in society at the moment is a litigious society and if some people can get soft money they will try and get it. That is as much a threat to volunteerism. I have been worried about it for a number of years and still they’re coming forward.
“Professionalism is something that has to be looked at and guarded against it, in my book, even though I have thought about it to see how it could be done and I can’t see a way the Association could be successful if it became professional. It would no longer be the GAA we know and what it’s about at the moment would fall asunder.”
The County Scene
With that in mind, he wonders if the GAA “overexaggerates the county scene”. He looks at the backroom squads managers assemble and county boards fund and asks is there a need for so many. “Mick Dwyer had four selectors with him to pick the Kerry team. Now, it wasn’t he who picked the selectors but convention. He had somebody to give the players a rub, I asked Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh to help with the players in Dublin and he did a great job and that was it.
“If you look at the county team today, it’s like a cottage industry the number of people involved in it. There are some that are necessary and then there are some that are not. The amount of money that is being spent in senior teams in counties is exorbitant.
“Now, that kind of money wouldn’t be spent if there wasn’t sponsorship. I would have a worry because sponsors will want value for their money and therefore they will go towards the more successful counties, the Dublins, the Kerrys, the Corks, the Galways, the Kilkennys. Then the less successful counties will find it much more difficult.
“Therefore, what I’m talking about is there has to be a balance. I think the county scene has taken over too much at the expense of the club scene and therefore it is time that imbalance is looked at and cured. I feel that this pandemic, the terrible thing it is, should give everybody time for reflection, an opportunity to look back to see what we have been doing and a time to look forward to see what we want to do.”
Recent decisions by Congress, he argues, have not been made with the club in mind. He felt the introduction of the Super 8s in football and provincial round-robin championships deprived clubs of the space for championship fare in the summer.
“We increased the number of games and yet at the same time we squeezed the amount of time in which they were to be played. Now, you could either do one or the other but you couldn’t do both at the same time because in doing that you were affecting the amount of time that was available for the club scene.
“Now, maybe there is a tendency there to finish everything in the one calendar year. That is fine for the county scene but if you take clubs and you want your junior, intermediate or senior championships finished by the end of the year you can look back and clubs being out of championships at a time of year when it would be best for them to be playing championships.
“I don’t think that rule was thought true at all. I have no objection to the county scene but the whole idea of games is putting them out to make them as meaningful and attractive as possible for players first.”
McKenna recalls how Dr Dave Geaney and himself drew up the county leagues in Kerry in 1972. “Dr Dave Geaney was one of most brilliant administrators I have ever met and he laid out a calendar. Players knew what their programme would be for the entire year. We were very much ahead in our way of thinking and doing things at that time and a lot of it was due to him in fairness and I regret he didn’t go on to higher things but however. The thing was if you wanted a championship and you want to finish it for four or five weeks what about the rest of the year? We have to get back to thinking about fundamentals. Clubs, the vast majority of players, we should be catering for them and at times I think we don’t do it.”
Last weekend, GAA president John Horan spoke of the provincial championships standing in the way of true fixtures reform. McKenna was never tied to them. The precocious report by the McNamee Commission, published in 1971, wasn’t either.
“The report suggested three units - the club, the county and the Central Council,” recalls McKenna. “There were no district boards or provincial councils. Out of that report, there were parts of it kept and parts of it scrapped because people were watching their own patch of ground in administration. They wanted to stay there, didn’t they?
“Take the management committee of the GAA, where did they come from? They came from that McNamee committee because the provincial councils were now gone (in the report). The management committee were to take their place. They brought in the management committee and they made sure there was so many from each province on it but that was not in the report.
“I would not at all be opposed to removing the provinces provided you replace it with something that is better. You have to pause at times because take last year the hurling championship in Munster was amazing. But you could also say that if you had an open championship or draw, losers round or whatever, you could have the five Munster championship counties, Wexford, Galway, Kilkenny and Dublin. Now, wouldn’t they produce games as well and as good? It’s not something I would rule out at all.”
The Modern Game
McKenna worries for football, though, describing how it is being played as “terrible”. The success of Dublin he regards as something of a revolt against the establishment. “Jim Gavin did them a great favour in the sense that he got his forwards to kick points from far out. Dublin used to have to get in very close to score points but by God they’re scoring from everywhere now. They combatted everyone getting behind the ball.
“Football needs very sound heads to help it and if they are going to solve it people can’t be looking after their own patch of ground again and ‘what suits me?’ If you have people like that going into committees, they shouldn’t be there at all.”
Self-interest is not something you could ascribe to the man from Ballyduff. Not now. Not ever.


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"The Spider" suffered a broken leg last December against Chris Weidman. He was unable to continue after the injury, suffering his second straight loss to Weidman. Silva (33-6) has been targeting a return to action in early 2015, with Nick Diaz mentioned as a possible opponent.
- Not much gets UFC president Dana White more fired up than when members of the media attack him for the match-making decisions from the promotion. Case in point, the booking of Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson in a rematch this year.
While Jones mentioned wanting to face Daniel Cormier for his UFC light heavyweight title, the UFC went ahead with a promised rematch for Gustafsson. Last year, Jones and Gustafsson went the distance in a bout many considered the "Fight of the Year." Jones went on to claim that UFC tried to bully him into the fight.
"We sit down and try to make everybody happy," said White, during a recent interview on Inside MMA. "I had a real stupid article by a real stupid journalist where he was talking about how I get whatever I want and he called me a czar. That's my job; to put on fights people want to see. If an overwhelming number of people don't want to see Jones-Gustafsson, then I probably wouldn't want to make it.
"And one more thing," White added. "If you are the light heavyweight champion, you are the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world, you shouldn't have to be bullied into fighting anybody."
- Later this year, Michael Bisping and Cung Le will square off in a main event. However, while promoting their upcoming fight in Hong Kong, the two shared an intimate moment with one another.
"Just landed in Hong Kong, in a car with none other than my opponent," Bisping posted on Instagram. "Nice guy, but this is gonna end in tears."
The two will compete in Macau, China on a Fight Night card. The winner could be positioned as a possible opponent for a returning Anderson Silva in 2015.
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Months of negotiations between the city and police appear to be
coming to a close now that a proposal has been brought to a formal
vote before the 58 members of the police union.
Months of negotiations between the city and police appear to be coming to a close now that a proposal has been brought to a formal vote before the 58 members of the police union.
The city council will convene at 6 p.m. tonight for a closed session meeting to review the status of negotiations, City Administrator Tom Haglund said.
“The council will be brought up to date as to the current status of negotiations, which have been very, very productive,” Haglund said Monday afternoon.
However, he said he did not expect council members to cast a public vote tonight.
While Mitch Madruga, president of the Gilroy Police Officers Association, could not be reached Monday, he said Friday afternoon he was confident the police officers would approve the contract at a membership meeting scheduled for that evening.
Though parties on both sides refused to comment on the specific sticking points of the negotiations, citing a confidentiality agreement established from the outset, Haglund said the city was looking at cost savings similar to the ones they reached recently with the firefighters union.
“One thing I can say is that, in this environment, they city is looking for cost savings,” Haglund said. “We’re working to negotiate an agreement in which the labor union gives back instead of receives.”
City Council members have made it clear they want police to agree to a two-tier retirement system, in which new hires have cheaper retirement plans than current staff, after reaching a similar deal with firefighters in June.
If the police were to agree to changes similar to the ones recently accepted by the firefighters union, new officers would receive a scaled back retirement plan and all officers would begin contributing 9 percent toward their pensions, a sum the city currently contributes at a cost of about $800,000 annually.
Gilroy police officers now have a 3 percent at 50 retirement plan, meaning police accrue 3 percent of their highest annual salary for every year they work, up to 90 percent. They can start collecting these benefits at age 50.
For example, an officer who topped out at $100,000 a year and served 30 years on the force can begin collecting $90,000 upon retirement. If they were to scale back to a 2 percent at 50 plan, that same officer would collect $60,000 annually upon retirement instead. According to the City of Gilroy’s website, the department is hiring officers with a starting salary of $89,000 to $108,000.
The city also pays employee contributions on behalf of police, totaling about 9 percent of their salaries – or $800,000 for all police annually. That is in addition to the 26.25 percent employer contribution the city makes toward police pensions, which totals about $2.3 million each year.
By contrast, all newly hired firefighters under the new fire plan, which will last through June 2013, will receive a scaled back 2 percent at 55 plan, as opposed to the 3 percent at 55 plan that still applies to current employees.
The maximum percentage of their salary that firefighters will be able to collect under the new system is about 75 percent of their top wage. It’s 90 percent for current employees. The earliest firefighters could collect these benefits is at 55 years old.
In addition, all firefighters must contribute 9 percent toward their pensions, an amount the city formerly paid.
The GPOA has been meeting with the city’s negotiating team – which consists of Human Resources Director LeeAnn McPhillips, attorney Charles Sakai and a police administrator – several times a month, Madruga said. Though the union’s previous contract expired June 30, the conditions of that contract are still in place until the city and police agree on a new one, he said.
Other than confirming that they’re looking at ways to save money on pensions, council members would not detail the specifics of their proposal with police. While the two-tier system will save the city money in the long run, the council is also looking at more immediate ways to save, Councilman Craig Gartman said.
“Our desire is to try and save the city as much money as possible so we don’t have layoffs and so we don’t have to reduce services to the community,” Gartman said. “We’re looking for ways to save today and that’s the big thing.”


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The Forbidden Depths
When annoying the bad guys doesn’t do a thing for your stats…you’re not trying hard enough.
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Tim and the group head back to Promethea.
They’ve stepped on some big toes in their adventures and the owners of those toes aren't pleased.
Lorelai is kidnapped by Lord Astor and his henchman Malvonis.
The Blue Dagger Society jump into action to save her.
With Lorelai returned to the group and Lord Astor dealt with, Tim and company pack their bags to return to Tristholm.
A new darkness is emerging from beneath the mountain.
A threat worse than werewolves plagues the city of Tristholm. This new foe must be put to rest by our brave adventurers before they can move on.
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Ellicott City, MD (PressExposure) March 27, 2013 -- When it comes to the delimitation of maritime boundaries, the only constant seems to be change. With hundreds of boundaries already settled and hundreds more still to come, attempting to stay abreast of the latest developments is a never-ending job. International Mapping is now committed to making this burdensome task much easier by offering to the public a synopsis of our maritime database in the form of a world poster map.
This maritime data, which has been carefully compiled onto our award-winning map of the world, represents the culmination of our more than three decades of maritime boundary litigation experience. In addition to showcasing the maritime boundaries of the world, specially designated areas that often form integral parts of maritime boundary agreements are also included. These special areas deal with a variety of topics such as, fishing rights, joint development of seabed resources, enforcement of maritime laws and more.
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The Sims 4: Best Mods and More
The Sims is one of the most successful game franchises to ever exist.
Players are bound to play God and control their own little world, and it’s a great way to melt away the hours of lockdown.
However, at the heart of The Sims 4 is a thriving modding community.
These modders are known for creating a number of weird (and often wild) additions to the game.
Check out some of the best creations on ModTheSimswhich hosts a host of free mods that you can download and enjoy.
Here we’ve built a short list of some of the best mods on offer and how to download them, so keep reading for more details.
Are the mods safe?
First, we must be clear.
NO STRESS: Players can download mods without worrying about their system being attacked by a virus or other malware
He is perfectly safe to download mods.
Approved creators do not stick malware or viruses in their uploads. because they usually share a genuine passion for The Sims.
Here are some popular mods that tweak buildings, behaviors, and even creatures!
- True Happiness
- gender preference
- Prime Real Estate
However, there are a few notable mods that are more popular with the Sims community, including:
MorphMakerby CmarNYC, lets you sculpt and shape every inch of your SIM card exactly the way you want.
GOD IS COMPLEX: Ever dreamed of creating a simulation entirely from scratch? here is your chance
Use this mod to change the appearance of normal sims, as well as vampires, aliens, and even pets!
READ MORE: How to make money in The Sims 4
CmarNYC has kindly linked to tutorials on the mod page, so check those out as well.
If the human form really isn’t for you, there are plenty of mods out there that can turn your sim into a magical being or fantasy creature.
MERMAIDS: there are many other mods featuring mythical creatures
the Sorcerer Mod grants your sim the power to summon spells, and when you reach a high enough level, epic spells will be available to you.
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Become immortal, teleport, and even instantly kill sims to earn 50,000 Simoleons.
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Outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of early ice conditions before traveling onto and across North Dakota waters. A few reminders include: Edges firm up faster than farther out from shore. Snow insulates ice, which in turn inhibits solid ice formation, hiding cracks, weak and open water areas. Ice can form overnight, causing unstable conditions. Ice thickness is not consistent, […]
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US cattle prices not expected to increase
US Agriculture Department officials say it will take years to recover from
Japan's mad cow-related ban on beef and producers there should not expect to
see massive price rises.
US Agriculture Department livestock analyst Ron Gustafson says Japan's
expected reopening of its market to US beef after it completes audits of US
plants next month, will not bring a huge upswing in US cattle prices.
Mr Gustafson says it will take years to sell pre-mad cow amounts of US beef
to Japan, which only buys certain cuts anyway.
"We don't sell whole carcasses to the Japanese or South Koreans, or anyone
we sell cuts that, largely, we don't have the large demand for here in the US -
short ribs, plates and so-forth - the fattier items," he said.
Beef trade is likely to come up in meetings in the US this week between
President George W Bush and Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, since Japan
has not yet set a specific date to resume imports.
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Miley Cyrus –Liam Hemsworth Split Turns Ugly; Singer Spotted Having Sex With Newfound Girlfriend Openly
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were going on and off for almost a decade. Fans seemed to think that things have at last settled between the two after the couple tied the knot in December last year. But just months of their marriage, Miley and Liam have declared their split. What is more embarrassing is that the stories that are currently making rounds be it about Liam taking pills or Miley’s infidelity have once again revealed the growing rift between the two stars and turned the split uglier.
Miley And Liam Are Now On Point Of No Return
The American star singer and actress was seen cozying up with her rumored new girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter just days after splitting from her Aussie husband. According to reports, Kaitlynn and Miley were spotted recently basically having sex at a Hollywood Club Soho in West Hollywood. Reports say that both the girls could not keep hands off each other and were spotted more or less kissing each other passionately on the pool-side.
The source says, “They were obsessed with each other. They couldn’t keep their hands off each other. They were kissing and making out everywhere. In the bathroom, at the bar, in the middle of the floor, they were basically having sex. There’s no question they’re together.”
This crude behavior by the “Hannah Montana” actress has forced her marriage with Liam to a point of no return. Friends and colleagues of Liam Hemsworth earlier stated that the Aussie actor was left with no option but to stay away from Miley because immediately after their marriage, the American singer went back to her old partying ways. On the other hand, friends of Miley have said that it was due to Liam’s habit of taking pills that drove the couple to separation.
The latest song from Miley seems to be pointing out towards this habit of her estranged husband.
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Lebanon & Syria
March 4, 2014
Three rockets from Syria's ongoing civil war hit Lebanon's Bekaa Tuesday causing damage to many homes, but no casualties have yet been reported.
More than a third of Syria's chemical arsenal has been destroyed or handed over for tentative destruction.
U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon reiterated Monday that the Syrian peace process is a top priority for the international community, as he called on Damascus to return to the negotiating table with a more "constructive position".
A Jordanian newspaper has reported that the head of the Syrian opposition, Ahmad Jarba, met with "top U.S. military officials" in Amman in February.
Proving that the Syrian conflict is increasingly spilling over into Lebanon's borders, Syrian warplanes dropped 18 missiles onto the outskirts of Bekaa border town Arsal and nearby areas on Monday.
Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah on Monday denied reports that Israel had bombed and destroyed a shipment of weapons traveling into Syria last week.
March 3, 2014
Hezbollah is experiencing a surge in recruits wanting to fight in Syria in support of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad, according to statements this week.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov are due to be in Paris this week for a discussion of the spillover of the Syria conflict and its impact on Lebanon, but the ongoing crisis in Ukraine is set to dominate the discussion.
Fighters with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have attacked the Kurdish-dominated northern Syrian village of Tel Marouf and destroyed a Sufi shrine belonging to Sheikh Khaznawi.
The truce in the Palestinian camp of Yarmouk in southern Damascus was broken Sunday with shelling and firefights enveloping the area.
March 2, 2014
Government air strikes have left at least 13 people dead in a small town on Syria's Turkish border.
March 1, 2014
Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah, the head of Hezbollah, met with an Iranian parliamentary member in Lebanon this weekend.
The Lebanese government shut down two gas centers after receiving intelligence that the facilities may be the target of a terrorist attack.
February 28, 2014
Samir Gaega, Lebanon's Forces leader, comes out publicly against Hezbollah's position in Syria after an Israeli airstrike inside Lebanon on Monday.
Members of the Syrian National Coalition claim that those ambushed by Damascus in a recent attack were for the most part civilians looking to escape a siege in a nearby area.


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|The new fern species Polystichum quangbinhense is found in the Quảng Bình karst cave. — Photo courtesy of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park|Viet Nam News
QUẢNG BÌNH — American and Vietnamese scientists have discovered a new fern species growing inside grottos in central Quảng Bình Province.
The fern species belongs to the Dryopteridaceae family and is named Polystichum quangbinhense following its geographical habitat.
This fern variety was found growing at a height of 120m, the lowest elevation of the cave species in the genus, in shady and humid conditions.
The scientists, who are part of a joint programme between Vietnamese Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park, American Missouri Botanical Garden and other partners, found the fern growing in two places in the karst caves of Dơi and So Đũa in the park.
Despite the discovery, the scientists added the fern to the critical endangered list according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s red list criteria.
According to the scientists, the fern is the only southernmost cave species of the genus growing in tropical climate and its discovery is significant to the study of the genus. Another species has been found in southern China.
The park is home to 248 species of 26 families of fern flora. — VNS


This has probably been covered elsewhere but I'm not sure how to find it. My XR-9L Onyx has about 350 rounds through it with the only hangups being caused by the lack of a "full slingshot" to chamber the first round.
Yesterday when shooting my son noticed that the pin at the bottom of the hammer keeps working it's way out on the left side of the frame. (About every 15 rounds). Is Locktite the solution...and if so where does it go?
Love the accuracy of the gun and once my CC is approved it will be my normal (if only occasionally) carry piece.
sounds as if the set screw has worked its way out. I had the same thing happen. I took the screw out and cleaned and reinstalled with a drop of Loctite on it. So far so good after that.
yes threads must be clean, male and female other wise thread lock is on top of wax,oil,dirt etc...
I think this is just a pin of some sort; it goes through the bottom of the hammer and hinges it to the frame. I can't see anything that looks like a set screw that needs to be screwed in? Is the screw under the slide somewhere? On the schematic of the XR45S it's called the "pivot pin, hammer" and was actually sticking out of the gun about 1/8" before my son pointed it out to me. Aha, further examination shows a small threaded hole in the top rail of the slide which should have what looks like a small set screw called a "M2.5x3 SHSS" on the XR45S schematic. This is not present in the gun and apparently has been lost. :-( Damn.
Paul,you found the set screw seat just above the pin.I think its on the left side tapped through the slide rail. I suppose the the set screw could be missing but more likely it's just hard to see. Try a .050 hex wrench righty tighty lefty loosey.
it does sound like your set screw for the pin has loosened up a bit or it is missing. please send me your mailing addy and i will get a simple fixit kit (along with some simple instructions) out to you right away!
my email addy is: mark at bobergarms dot com
I received the little package 'o parts last Saturday and lo and behold the little screw was still in the threaded hole, but had worked it's way clear of the retaining pin. Cleaned the gun and lok-tighted the little bugger so I should be back in business now. BTW I received a 2-way holster from Stoner(?) which was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again!
Recently I took a "Presentation from the Holster" class at my local gun range. This involved drawing and firing roughly 100 rounds in various scenarios over the course of an hour. Around about minute 45 I noticed I was not hitting exactly where I was aiming but chalked it up to getting tired of the process. This continued to get more noticeable until I realized that the rear sight was sliding off to the left in the slot. I fired the last several mags of the class by pushing the sight back to the right between reloads as I didn't have the little hex wrench with me. Went home and promptly lock-tighted the offending screw down. Problem solved. Love the XR-9L.
Richard, I think that set screw was added later on. I may not remember correctly, but I think that my XR9 (SN around 700) originally did not have it, but it was added by the factory when I sent it back for various upgrades.
So I'd suggest contacting the factory to have that problem fixed by them.
Now for the bad news...............Today I was contacted by Bond Arms,and they informed me that they are 2-3 months out on taking in any repairs. I then requested to purchase the part that I need to do the repair. I am hoping a gunsmith may replace the pin I need. I am waiting on a response to my request to purchase........
Below is a part of a posting I put on this forum just last week. The pin I need is different from what is mentioned above. Another forum member had this same problem addressed previously. I believe he had returned his gun to Boberg for service.
......There is a good sized roll pin that you see on each side of the slide just ahead of the rear site. I believe it holds the tongs,firing pin assembly etc. The pin has shifted 1/16th of an inch plus, to the right side of the slide. It sticks out and is very sharp. I don't know if some of it is missing. My gun dealer pulled something up on his computer that said Boberg had seen this before; and he recommended not to shoot the gun. The gun dealer is just blocks from the former Boberg offices; and he seems quite knowledgeable about the gun. I have had contact with Garrett at Bond Arms; and am waiting until they are set up for repairs. I'm tending to believe that it could be quite some time before it happens. I bought my XR9-S on the 11th of this past November 2015.


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Another last minute and tasty breakfast but a bit less daunting than yesterday's and we were off to the bus stop. Traveled north to Grasmere where William Wordsworth lived. We strolled around the village, stopping for a cappuccino early on and lunch a bit later, both at the same spot - The Miller Howe ...
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... trees and all there is, is grass, heather and rocks. It is very beautiful country and you can see why people make this area a destination for the outdoors as there is so much to see and do here.
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