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Skip to comments.Bishop James Mote, 84, led split over Episcopal women's ordination
Posted on 05/22/2006 8:29:48 AM PDT by fgoodwin
Bishop James Mote, 84, led split over Episcopal women's ordination
Sunday, May 21, 2006 From wire reports
Indianapolis- Bishop James Mote, who made national headlines in 1977 when he led his Denver congregation out of the Episcopal Church after it began ordaining women, died April 29.
He was 84 and had been in a nursing home in Indianapolis, his hometown.
Mote's battle with his former bishop, William Frey, leader of the Colorado Episcopal diocese, went on for months because Frey didn't want the congregation to leave.
When St. Mary's Church, which Mote headed, met to vote on secession in 1977, only members were allowed in, and that excluded Frey.
Two-thirds voted to follow Mote, and the other third moved to another location for worship.
Last week, Frey called Mote "a great pastor," but he recalled the secession time as "painful" for the entire diocese.
The secession led to a nearly 10-year property battle between St. Mary's and the Colorado diocese that went to the U.S. Supreme Court.
In 1986, the court refused to hear the case, letting stand an earlier ruling that gave the property to the diocese.
The diocese leased the building back to the congregation for $1 a year for 10 years, after which the property was sold to St. Mary's for about $100,000.
Mote, beloved by many and disliked by others in his congregation, went on to become a bishop in a breakaway church, the Anglican Catholic Church.
He steadfastly maintained that the new denomination wasn't a breakaway but rather the true Episcopal Church that stood fast with longtime beliefs of the denomination.
Dozens of other congregations, and their several hundred members across the country, agreed with him and seceded.
Sorry, I just could NOT resist that.
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By Matt Fussell
Once you know the basics of drawing with shapes, drawing hands becomes easy. In fact, it's easy to draw anything that you want when you break it down into basic shapes.
Many people will do anything to avoid drawing hands. Often times, they will draw the hands in pockets, just to avoid drawing them. When you break the hand down into basic shapes and draw the shapes that you see, drawing hands becomes easy.
In fact, I draw hands all of the time just to practice. They are great to practice your drawing skills. They are always with you so you'll always have a live model. Drawing hands is challenging and drawing anything challenging will make you better at drawing.
So draw as many hands as possible. Don't avoid them! For more on how to draw hands check this out-> How to Draw Hands
Drawing Hands Video-12 Hands in 3.5 Minutes...
Here are the steps to drawing hands in easy to follow images...
Begin by drawing a shape that represents the backside of the hand. Most likely, this shape will be rectangular.
Next, draw a triangle on the side of this shape. This shape will act as the connection between the thumb and the palm of the backside of the hand.
Next, a few smaller cylinders can be drawn extending outward from the rectangular shape that was drawn for the backside of the hand.
A second set of cylinders are drawn to extend the fingers out further.
The fingers can be finished off with yet another set of cylinders.
Outlines and shadows can be added to finish the drawing of the hand.

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Thomas Swan & Co. Ltd. has announced that it has completed the purchase of the Opelika, Alabama speciality chemicals manufacturing facility formerly owned by Apollo Chemicals, part of Mt. Vernon Chemicals group.
The UK-based company is planning a major overhaul and upgrade of the facility to a state-of-the-art, flexible plant for the custom manufacture of speciality chemicals. Significant glass-lined reactor capacity will be included in the design. The move follows increased demand from Thomas Swan’s contract manufacture customers for glass-lined manufacturing capacity in the U.S.A, supported by the company’s outstanding technical capabilities. No products from Mt. Vernon Chemicals were included in the purchase
Dr. Tom Porter, Business Director of the Custom Manufacturing Division at Thomas Swan said: “Existing custom manufacturing customers have asked us to add U.S. manufacturing capability, providing a strong business case for this acquisition. We will shortly commence the process of fitting it out to allow significant room for sales growth, with the site capable of large future expansions in addition to the current plans.”
Specific available capacity will include:
Harry Swan, Managing Director of Thomas Swan, said: “This is a major step in the implementation of our global expansion strategy and will provide a valuable manufacturing hub for us in the U.S.A. We expect the Opelika plant to support our continued recent growth in custom manufacture by opening up the U.S. market to us. Flexible, glass-lined capacity is rare in the U.S., especially at the mid-scale that we will offer.”

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This mixed media piece was great fun to create. It is reminiscent of both the natural and man made world. Painted in acrylic, and accented with gold leaf and gold mica, as well as burlap and burlap strings that were leafed before adhering. I'm certainly going to be focusing more on abstracts! This one is 10' x 20" on gallery wrapped canvas and is listed at $275.
I love the colors and textures in this abstract piece. It is 20x20 on gallery wrapped canvas and has sold. Please contact me for other abstract commissions.

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Mortgage product numbers are back on the rise after a steep fall since March. As lenders gain confidence, homebuyers and investors are welcoming the additional choice on offer.
There’s still a long way to go before mortgage availability reaches pre-coronavirus levels, but it’s definitely going in the right direction. After falling sharply back in March when many lenders withdrew a large portion of their products, Moneyfacts data shows numbers are once again on the rise.
Across all loan-to-values, November’s data shows there were 2,404 variable and fixed rate deals available. This is still less than half of what we saw back in March, when there were 5,222 products. However, it’s a healthy rise from October’s low point of 2,259.
Lenders still cautious but things are improving
The best mortgage product availability can be found in the lower loan-to-value market. Borrowers with a 25% deposit will find there are 577 products they can now choose from. This is up from 534 in October, and heading back towards March’s figure of 845 deals. The data shows lenders are still keen to offer business to lower risk clients in general.
At the other end of the scale, mortgages are still hard to come by for those with small deposits. Moneyfacts data for November shows there are just 56 variable and fixed-rate deals available at 90% LTV. The number is rising, up from 51 in October, but still a long way from recovering to the 779 products on offer in March.
For homebuyers who can scrape together an extra 5% for their deposit are in luck, though. There are currently 344 deals to choose from at 85% LTV, up from 329 and over halfway back to March’s figure of 664.
Finally, borrowers looking at an 80% LTV will find 471 products available at the moment, up from 422 last month.
Secure the best deals now
While the growing product numbers are certainly good news for borrowers, interest rates are also creeping up. They have now risen for their fourth consecutive month across almost all term-lengths and LTVs.
Again, homebuyers with the biggest deposits will find the best deals. In the 75% LTV range, interest rates are actually lower now than they were in March, despite nudging upwards this past month. The average two-year fixed rate is now 2.27% (compared to 2.29% in March) with a 25% deposit. For five-year fixed rates, the average is 2.51%, again slightly down from March’s 2.56%.
But in all the other LTV brackets, rates are slowly but steadily increasing. Moneyfacts is urging borrowers to secure the best deals now if they can, as there is a prospect interest rates could continue to rise.
Eleanor Williams from Moneyfacts says: “With mortgage rates rising, borrowers looking to lock into a two or five year fixed deal should consider acting quickly to secure the lowest mortgage rates while they are still available.”
“When looking at mortgage deals, borrowers should also keep in mind that the lowest rate may not be the best option for them and instead they should consider other factors of the deal, such as product fees and incentives.”

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Telephoto Wildlife Photography Workshop
9:45am - 5:30pm
Nick Upton is coming to Combe Grove to lead a series of workshops aimed at people who already enjoy photography using a Digital SLR camera and want to learn more or improve their technique, acquire some new tricks, or would like to photograph forms of nature they haven’t attempted before. You do not need to be an expert photographer but if you use more than the auto settings and have an understanding of aperture control, shutter speed, ISO and how these affect an image, then these workshops are just right for you.
Workshop 2: Telephoto Photography of Wildlife and Field Trip to Corsham Lake
This workshop is for photographers who would like to use telephoto lenses – from modest-sized to massive - to capture classy photos of birds, mammals and other subjects in nature. It will show how a combination of good technical skills, field craft, imaginative shooting angles and knowledge of seasonal opportunities all help to create memorable work in locations ranging from domestic to further afield.
The workshop will include:
A presentation and demonstration of equipment and techniques
Field trip to Corsham Lake for a photography session
Tea, coffee and an afternoon snack
Transport to and from Corsham Lake
All you need is a Digital SLR camera and some creative energy!
The workshops can be taken individually or as a course of three, sequentially building on skills taught in previous workshops.
A little bit about Nick...
Nick Upton is one of the UK’s leading nature photographers. His images have appeared in many books and magazines worldwide, including National Geographic, and illustrated ten feature articles and many other sections in BBC Wildlife magazine. He has twice won a major category at the British Wildlife Photography Awards to add to recognition at the European Nature Images and International Garden Photographer of the Year Awards. His work has been part of several national touring exhibitions and has been archived as part of the Creative Wiltshire project.
Nick is happiest when out in nature photographing landscapes, plants and animals and has always enjoyed passing on his enthusiasm and passion for wildlife and photography through teaching.


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The Belmont Vision won many awards at the annual Southeast Journalism Conference last week at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. The conference consisted of 45 schools from across the Southeast, 30 of which submitted 412 entries, according to 2017 Best of the South Report. Eleven members of the Belmont Vision staff attended the conference and took home nine awards in the Best of the South Competition for content posted on their website from November 2016 – November 2017.
Individual winners include:
- Zach Gilchriest, 4th place, College Journalist of the Year and 6th place, Best News Writer
- Bronte Lebo – 5th place, Best Feature Writer and 3rd place, News Writing
- Sara Scannel – 6th place, Best Public Service Journalism
- Melissa Kriz – 2nd place, Best Opinion-Editorial Writer and 2nd place, Copy Editing
- Paris Lawson – 8th place, Best Sports Writer
- Hunter Morgan – 4th place, Best Press Photographer
- Rebecca Arnold – 2nd place, Best Special Events Reporter
- Jason Saitta – 1st place, Radio News Reporting
- Caroline Cathey and Aggie Smith – tied 3rd, TV News Reporting
“Finding the In-Between,” a podcast run by the Belmont Vision that focuses on sharing the stories of the Belmont community, won 2nd place for Best College Audio News Program, Vision staffers won five awards for on-site competitions at the conference, and The Vision also won 4th place for Best Overall.


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These are the top 10 home sales for Davidson, North Carolina in July 2020, according to BlockShopper.com.
In July 2020, there were 44 homes sold, with a median home sale price of $432,750 in Davidson.
|Jeffrey J. and Amanda D. Caveney||16805 Reinsch Drive||$1,000,000|
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|Robert James and Melanie Lewis||18600 Hammock Lane||$775,000|
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Julia Brookes reviews...
I had no idea what to expect upon arriving at Banham Theatre last week for Look Sharp Theatre’s latest production ‘A Devil Inside’ by David Lindsay-Abaire. After a last-minute decision to stop in and see the play I only knew of one theme before I took my seat: feet. What came after to witness after is possibly the most bizarre and incomprehensible piece of theatre I have ever seen.
The premise of the play is, I guess, rather simple. Mrs Slater (Alisha Walton) reveals to her son Gene (Sam Sheridan) that his father was murdered. But his feet were also cut off. Which Mrs Slater now has kept in a jar. Along with a third mystery foot also found at the site of the murder. Ok, maybe it isn’t so simple…
Mrs Slater asks Gene to avenge his father by retracing the walk his father was taking at the time of the murder. Despite the fact this murder took place fourteen years prior. Confused yet? The play unfolds into chaos from there with a variety of sub plots which keep you guessing until all is simultaneously unravelled and tied up in the chaotic and absurd final scenes.
It was impossible to be bored by this play. Excellent direction by Lewis Fraser and Luke Haywood meant that this complex storyline was remarkably easy to follow and yet you also had no idea what was coming next. Three days later I still don’t quite have a grasp one what I witnessed and in that I think there is an element of genius. It was a piece of theatre that engaged and challenged, with a human-devil-creature even running into the audience at one point making you question the reality of your own mind, let alone those of the characters in the play.
The set of this play was simple but effective. I admired how producer Saffy Wheren constructed a multi functioning backdrop that doubled both as Mrs Slater’s Laundromat and Brad’s (Morgan King) repair shop, a consistent use of colour and style being used for both. This meant no scene changes were needed and the action seamlessly flowed from one scene to the next. The ‘Happy Birthday’ banner which remained on throughout added a sense of time to the play, conveying how quickly these tumultuous events were unfolding.
Stand out performances came from Morgan King who played the bumbling clueless Brad hilariously. He bounced brilliantly off Liv Blythe’s ‘Lily’ who also stood out, contrasting King’s Brad with a beautifully naturalistic agitation and suspect nature which caused you not to trust her for a large duration of the play. Flo Granger’s Caitlin was blissfully amusing and easy to watch. Granger commanded the character with an energy which reminded me profoundly of Lavender Brown from Harry Potter and worked expertly opposite Tom Davy’s disinterested Carl.
All round, this play was well acted and directed. The fact I feel the need to see it again is less of a detriment but more a testament to the delivery of such a bizarre, absurd, and chaotic piece of theatre.
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Researchers armed with more than 100 scientific instruments will spend six weeks this summer probing nocturnal thunderstorms on the Great Plains
Thunderstorms that form at night, without a prod from the Sun's heat, are a mysterious phenomenon. This summer scientists will be staying up late in search of some answers.
From June 1 through July 15, researchers from across North America will fan out each evening across the Great Plains, where storms are more common at night than during the day.
The research effort, co-organized by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and several collaborating institutions, will use lab-equipped aircraft, ground-based instruments, and weather balloons to better understand the atmospheric conditions that lead to storm formation and evolution after sunset.
Their results may ultimately help improve forecasts of these sometimes damaging storms.
The Plains Elevated Convection at Night (PECAN) field campaign will involve scientists, students, and support staff from eight research laboratories and 14 universities. The $13.5 million project is largely funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), NCAR's sponsor, which contributed $10.6 million. Additional support is provided by NASA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Aloft in the night
Thunderstorms that form during the day are less puzzling than nighttime storms. The Sun heats the Earth's surface, which in turn, warms the air directly above the ground. When that warm air is forced to rise, it causes convection -- a circulation of warm updrafts and cool downdrafts -- and sometimes creates a storm.
The formation of thunderstorms at night, however, when the Sun is not baking the land, is less well understood.
"At night, the entire storm circulation is elevated higher off the ground," said NCAR scientist Tammy Weckwerth, a PECAN principal investigator. "This makes observations of the conditions leading to nighttime thunderstorms much more challenging because that part of the atmosphere is not well covered by the network of instruments we normally rely on."
The vast array of instruments available to PECAN researchers will allow them to collect data higher in the atmosphere. This data will help scientists characterize the conditions that lead both to individual storm formation as well as to the clustering and organizing of these storms into large-scale systems, which can drop significant precipitation.
"Nighttime thunderstorms are an essential source of summer rain for crops but are also a potential hazard through excessive rainfall, flash flooding, and dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning," says Ed Bensman, program director in NSF's Division of Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences. "Weather forecast models often struggle to accurately account for this critical element of summer rainfall on the Great Plains. The PECAN field campaign will provide researchers and operational forecasters with valuable insights into thunderstorms at night -- and improve our ability to model them more accurately."
Deploying in the dark
The campaign, based in Hays, Kansas, will begin each day at 8 a.m., when a crew of forecasters starts developing a nightly forecast. At 3 p.m. the scientists will use the forecast to determine where across northern Oklahoma, central Kansas, or south-central Nebraska to deploy their mobile resources. Moving dozens of people around the Great Plains each night will be a challenge for PECAN, but it's also what distinguishes it from past field projects.
"Previous severe weather campaigns have focused mostly on daytime storms, for largely practical reasons, as it is more difficult to set up instruments in the dark," said Bart Geerts, a professor of atmospheric science at the University of Wyoming and a PECAN principal investigator. "But the large thunderstorm complexes travelling across the Great Plains at night really are a different beast."
Scientists believe that several interacting factors may contribute to nocturnal storm formation and maintenance: a stable layer of air at the surface; a strong wind current above that layer, known as a low-level jet; and atmospheric waves, some of which are called "bores," that ripple out from the storms themselves.
"But we just don't really know how they interact," Geerts said. "That's what PECAN is about."
A better understanding of these storms will have relevance for areas beyond the Great Plains. Clustered nighttime thunderstorms are common in various regions scattered across the globe.
A fleet of instruments
PECAN will use three research aircraft, two of which -- a University of Wyoming King Air and a NASA DC-8--will fly in the clear air away from the storms. Only the third, a NOAA P-3, which is widely used in hurricane research and reconnaissance, will be able to fly into the trailing region of storms.
The researchers will also rely on a number of ground-based instrument suites, known as PECAN Integrated Sounding Arrays, or PISAs. Six of the PISAs will operate from fixed locations around the study area, and four will be mobile, allowing them to be repositioned each night depending on where storms are expected to form.
The instruments within each PISA vary, but collectively they will give each array the ability to measure temperature, moisture, and wind profiles, as well as launch weather balloons. Among the instruments are several newly developed at NCAR's Earth Observing Laboratory (EOL), including one that uses an innovative laser-based technique to remotely measure water vapor and an advanced wind profiler.
Finally, the scientists will have a fleet of mobile and fixed radars, including the NCAR S-Pol. In all, PECAN researchers will have access to more than 100 instruments brought to the effort by partner institutions from across North America.
"The sheer number of instruments being coordinated is unprecedented," said Weckwerth, who has participated in more than 15 other field expeditions.
The planning necessary to manage this large collection of instruments -- from finding property suitable for a fixed radar to making sure the mobile instruments are out of harm's way while tracking a storm -- is being taken on by EOL's Project Management Office. That team is also responsible for housing, food and other logistics for the scientists and students who are participating in the campaign.
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For news releases, images, and more: http://www.
The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) manages NCAR under sponsorship by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this release do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
Laura Snider, NCAR/UCAR Media Relations
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At the Hannover Messe 2018, the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung (BAM) will show how, in the future, astronauts could produce their own tools or spare parts in zero gravity using 3D printing. This will reduce, weight and transport costs for space missions. Visitors can experience the innovative additive manufacturing process live at the fair.
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Physicists at the Laboratory for Attosecond Physics, which is jointly run by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität and the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics, have developed a high-power laser system that generates ultrashort pulses of light covering a large share of the mid-infrared spectrum. The researchers envisage a wide range of applications for the technology – in the early diagnosis of cancer, for instance.
Molecules are the building blocks of life. Like all other organisms, we are made of them. They control our biorhythm, and they can also reflect our state of...
University of Connecticut researchers have created a biodegradable composite made of silk fibers that can be used to repair broken load-bearing bones without the complications sometimes presented by other materials.
Repairing major load-bearing bones such as those in the leg can be a long and uncomfortable process.
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Novel highly efficient and brilliant gamma-ray source: Based on model calculations, physicists of the Max PIanck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Heidelberg propose a novel method for an efficient high-brilliance gamma-ray source. A giant collimated gamma-ray pulse is generated from the interaction of a dense ultra-relativistic electron beam with a thin solid conductor. Energetic gamma-rays are copiously produced as the electron beam splits into filaments while propagating across the conductor. The resulting gamma-ray energy and flux enable novel experiments in nuclear and fundamental physics.
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Vienna, view from Berggasse #19
Vienna, Austria, is a dreamlike city filled with two imperial palaces, one hundred art museums and countless Viennese cafes. So where do you begin for only a few days’ visit? If, like me, you’re married to a psychiatrist, the answer is obvious: you take the Sigmund Freud tour.
The founder of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), lived with his parents somewhere in the Jewish Quarter until the age of twenty-seven.
We visited the Vienna Synagogue with its impressive blue dome inside. The building is pressed between two apartment houses in compliance with King Joseph II’s edict that only Roman Catholic churches could have facades fronting public streets.
Thereafter, we walked to Judenplatz, which had a commemoration to the 65,000 Austrian Jews who died during the Holocaust.
Freud’s father was a poor wool merchant in this district who dreamed of his son becoming well educated. Freud didn’t disappoint, studying medicine at the nearby University of Vienna, an institution known for its Noble Prize winners.
Today you can wander through cavernous hallways or admire the busts of illustrious professors that surround a courtyard where Freud likely lingered. He was not, however, a full professor until one year after he retired from teaching; even during his time, scholars considered his theories controversial.
At the age of thirty-five, Freud moved with his wife into a 4,000-square-foot flat on the mezzanine floor of Berggasse #19. He established his psychoanalytic practice in a few rooms, which were kept separate from the family quarters.
Thanks to the efforts of Freud’s daughter Anna, in 1971 this flat became a museum and visitors still must ring the doorbell in order to enter. The family rooms contain a large library. Freud’s workrooms include a waiting room where his cane stands behind glass, a consulting room with an exhibit of his life, and an empty study.
The musty smell is gone even though the psychoanalyst purportedly smoked twenty cigars per day, experimented with cocaine, and wrote prolifically, including what he considered to be his most brilliant work: The Interpretation of Dreams.
Freud often walked along Ringstrasse, sometimes visiting the famed Landtmann Café where waiters now wear tuxedoes and fresh flowers perfume each table. He also stopped often at the Kunsthistorisches Museum that houses a vast art collection, including Egyptian, ancient Greek and Roman artifacts.
A compulsive buyer of antiquities, Freud regularly scoured the city for collectibles, and he had over 2,500 copies of statues from ancient civilizations scattered across his workrooms, some even strewn on the floor because he ran out of space.
The antiquities, like the couch, are not in Vienna, but remain in the London house where Freud lived after he escaped from the Nazis in 1938.
Finally, the Sigmund Freud Park, a few blocks from Berggasse #19, may have been where the psychoanalyst ruminated over his analysands. We ended our tour here, picking up a city-issued lawn chair and, surrounded by grass and trees, dreamt the rest of our afternoon away.


Taylorcraft Ranger / STOL 180 / Sports Special
US aircraft manufacturer Taylorcraft was marketing a Taylorcraft STOL 180 in 1990 as well as a Ranger and 118hp model. Features of the new 180 range include a three-bladed fully reversable Sensenich propeller as well as a Sports Special an aerobatic variant intended as a candidate for the USAF Air Training Command's aerobatic screening aircraft for potential fighter pilot candidates. The Sports Special is reportedly capable of 155 mpb in level flight and a 2300 fpm capability.
A three seat 180 hp Lycoming-powered aircraft. The 180GT is billed as a STOL performer with an initial climb rate of over 1600 fpm.
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SA's Youngest Millionaire Shows Off His. - It’s a disgusting, dirty business in which the brokers/bookies make it seem easy but in reality where the average trader has almost no chance whatsoever to succeed and sadly if these greedy degenerates just watched these free video lessons instead, they’d be saved. Sorry girls it looks like is taken! Yep, behind every successful man there is a strong wise and hardworking woman. has a very successful.
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Snapdragon 830 has already been reported to feature 8GB of Ram and 8 custom Kyro Cores , and while that may be termed as being overkill even for smartphones and tablets, the latest rumor revolves around the SoC packing even more speed underneath its hood in terms of wireless network and processing speeds.
Snapdragon 830 May Feature a Total Of 8 Processing Cores And A Cat. 16 Modem
According to My Drivers, analyst Pan Jiutang states that the SoC is identified by model number ‘MSM8998’, and to refresh your knowledge, the Snapdragon 820 possesses the model name MSM8996. One of the reasons why Snapdragon 830 will be able to pack more cores is because the manufacturing process will shift from 14nm FinFET to 10nm FinFET, although it has not been confirmed who is going to be the chief supplier of those chips.
For the longest time, there was absolutely nothing standing in between Qualcomm and TSMC’s way.Until Samsung buzzed through and produced a favorable amount of 14nm FinFET chip yield, beating its biggest rival in the process
It has not been stated when Snapdragon 830 intends to become available for mobiles and tablets, but according to the latest report, during the later months of 2016 and beginning of 2017 should be focused on heavily
Qualcomm was able to showcase the properties of Snapdragon 820 in the very first smartphone to feature the SoC during CES 2016 and the name of the smartphone was Letv Le Max Pro so it is possible that we see a brief little demonstration of the chipset during CES 2017.
Looks like the custom Kryo cores have actually worked out well in Qualcomm’s favor and to get even more performance out of them, increasing the total number of cores without diving in to produce a fresh custom processor does seem like a healthy approach to scrape more performance out of a future chipset.
Keep in mind that this is just a rumor and it could quickly be refuted in the coming months to come, but from where things stand at the moment, the aforementioned information looks to be true.


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Death by Chocolate is quite possibly the sweetest band in the whole world.
Wait! Don’t write that last sentence off as a wholly rotten pun just yet. The fact of the matter is, Death by Chocolate’s new album, Zap the World, really seems to be the cutest, most cloying thing to come out of the music scene since Imperial Teen’s Seasick (1996). There’s not one ounce of misanthropy, loathing or self-doubt to be found on this album. It’s just not what Death by Chocolate is about. It’s like Debbie Reynolds renounced at an early age the few vices human nature gave her, then signed up to lead Peter, Paul and Mary in a more pearly-toothed direction than either institution could have achieved on its own.
It’s cute, to be sure. But it’s not cute like cuddly-pink-teddy-bear cute. It’s more like cute in the way a vintage Brady Bunch lunchbox today is cute, or like watching videos of your parents getting “wild” at a sock hop is cute. The question here is, is anyone today really ready for a band that’s more dimple-cheeked than any conceivable pre-fab teen band, past or present, could ever hope to be?
Led by English teenager/singer/songwriter Angela Faye Tillet, Death by Chocolate combines innocent grade-school poetic meanderings, a lyrical textbook of overlooked 1960s English culture, and swanky Austin-Powers-style lounge music to create what sounds like the soundtrack to a period film made years after the fact. However, it doesn’t so much poke fun at the era of mods and paisley as poke it in the ribs and say, “Eh, jolly good time, the 1960s, wot wot?” “Day Out”, the first real “song” of the album — more on that later — starts off with a plinking keyboard riff before Tillet’s perfectly tender Brit accent comes in whispering and modal “doo-doo-doohs” play in the background. “While I’m Still Young” is an obscure cover from the soundtrack of the somewhat-cultish ’60s English hep-girl film Smashing Time. “El Graphic” could easily be found on a film score of its own, a sprawling, feel-good instrumental punctuated by male vocals “bah-bah-bah-ing” in signature ’60s fashion. “Artplay”, another extended instrumental, goes on in jazz-like fashion with shimmering cymbals and psychedelic guitars humming and skittering over the top. And the title track, “Zap the World”, covers a song by Sid and Marty Kroft’s infamous Witchiepoo, a character from the H.R. Pufnstuf children’s television series. (As an aside, it is strongly suggested the two versions be compared for maximum effect.)
And well, that pretty much wraps up what could be considered the actual “songs” on Zap the World.
Sorry to disappoint anyone who still thought we were still talking about a conventional album here. Most of Zap the World is made up of observant little interludes and sublimely cranial, seemingly spontaneous poetry.
The album begins, for instance, with a faux-commercial for Vox brand wah-wah guitar pedals (“Vox Wah Wah”), where Death by Chocolate demonstrates the virtues of this “new” technology (“You can even make your guitar sound like a sitar”) and takes the opportunity to drop the names of “contemporary” bands like the Animals, Herman’s Hermits, and Strawberry Alarm Clock. On “Bibi Gin”, Tillet recites her shopping list (“Orange juice / Dozen eggs / Four green baubles / Dye (black) / etc.“) for two minutes over the riffing of her bandmates. “A B & C Part Two” is a reprise of — you guessed it — “A B & C” from their self-titled debut, wherein Tillet free-associates the letters of the alphabet, A through Z and almost all the way through again (“D is for Dilemma, a choice between two or more unwelcome alternatives / I is for ‘I Love You, Alice B. Toklas‘, a hilarious sixties film about the dangers of marijuana starring Peter Sellers”). And every third track or so, Tillet plainly states to the listener one of her favorite things, ranging from cereal to clothing.
If Salvador Dali and the above-mentioned H.R. Pufnstuf crew were to stage a poetry reading, Death by Chocolate would be the result. The album’s great to listen to, and there’s scads of potential lying in wait for the band. But despite the band’s supremely unique bent and experimental arch, the product’s too silly to be considered avant garde, even by ’60s standards. On the other hand, it’s too highbrow to be considered pop, even by modern rock standards (read Radiohead, Elbow, etc.). It’s almost the Death by Chocolate paradox: can a band be so completely and utterly original that they alienate their listener, not to the point of dislike, but to the point of indifference? This one’s got to be saved for mindless car trips or at-home busy work. Zap the World is a perfect album for a quick sucrose rush, but you have to watch out — the sweetness can be overwhelming.


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Nulaxy Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter Radio Adapter Car Kit with 1.44 Inch Display and USB Car Charger
Nulaxy KM18 is one of the most favorite Bluetooth FM transmitters in the market. It utilizes Bluetooth 3.0 technology, equipped with a USB charge port and TF card slot. KM18 is your ultimate car kit solution, for your hands-free driving and in-car stereo streaming. Smartphones could be connected to KM18 through Bluetooth, and then streamed
Nulaxy KM18 is one of the most favorite Bluetooth FM transmitters in the market. It utilizes Bluetooth 3.0 technology, equipped with a USB charge port and TF card slot. KM18 is your ultimate car kit solution, for your hands-free driving and in-car stereo streaming. Smartphones could be connected to KM18 through Bluetooth, and then streamed through car FM system or AUX port. Smartphones or MP3 players could also be connected to KM18 through AUX port, and then streamed to car stereo speaker through FM.
Bluetooth Version: V3.0+EDR
Frequency: 20 h- 20KHZ
Sensitivity: -41db+/3db 360
Voltage: 5 V + / – 0.5
Working Current: 45mA (Max)
Stand-by Current: 25mA (Max)
Frequency: 2.402 ~ 2.480 ghz
Effective Range: 5meters
Sensitivity: -92 dBm
RF Output: 4 dBm
Transmitted Power: 87dBuv/107dBuv
Effective Range: 2 Meters
- BROAD COMPATIBILITY – work with Bluetooth enabled devices, like iPad, iPhone, iPod, HTC, Galaxy, Blackberry, MP3 Players, PDAs, Smartphones.
- BIG LCD DISPLAY – car battery voltage level will be detected and displayed on LCD while car starts; phone number for incoming calls & name of songs playing through TF Cards could be displayed as well; (songs via Bluetooth will not display )
- CRYSTAL SOUND QUALITY – Nulaxy KM18 utilized most advanced interference and noise cancellation technology, to grant most crystal sound quality. Please be noted, due to radio frequency interference and car ground loop noise, it is almost impossible for any transmitter to produce a perfect audio, but Nulaxy does one of the best work in the market.
- USB CHARGING – comes with a 5V-2.1A charging port to charge most USB devices.
- WHAT’S MORE – built-in microphone; support TF / MicroSD Card up to 32G memory; support A2DP; support only MP3/WMA format songs in TF Card; support AUX output and input.
SETUP best settings. Read for thorough review. AWESOME! I am very happy with this product. Very clear music no static. Here is my setup that is working excellent.
This one works. Buy it. Decent sound and simple to use. Finally. One that works. Not a shill review, email if you want. I dive for a living in Northern CO radio here is a joke, and no bluetooth in my work car (2010 Expedition) Tried a few, and this one actually works as described. I use the phone, music from my phone and Pandora. Easy to use and to set up. No power button, but not a problem. Bought a second one about 5 ago. Using with an Iphone 6s.
all in all i may consider another device the part that plugs into the car is a little touchy. but if you leave it there and try not to make contact with it this thing is a pretty decent device. I haven’t encountered any other problems with it yet. well… other than it being extremely hard to remove from the power outlet. it almost feels like you are either going to tear your dash off or rip the device apart.


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Nutanix AOS supports multiple hypervisors and supports a variety of hardware components. Nutanix qualifies hardware components to ensure optimal performance and minimal disruption.
Nutanix AOS with ESXi supports Intel’s 10Gb (ixgbe) Ethernet Network Adapters. It is important to ensure that all network related components are working optimally to ensure reliable cluster operations.
If you are running Nutanix AOS with ESXi 5.5 or 6.x and have the following Intel Network Cards installed in your host systems:
Intel Ethernet Controllers 82599 and x540
You might receive an NCC alert, pointing to an upgrade required for ixgbe nics or an older firmware detected. This is to ensure optimal networking performance amongst the hosts and to avoid any errors due to NIC driver issues.
You can upgrade the firmware for the above Intel NICs (ixgbe) with the following Nutanix KB:
The above KB outlines all the pre and post steps required for a smooth driver upgrade on ESXi hosts.
Always check Nutanix cluster health before performing any upgrades, which require host reboots.


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I have another cold. Head is achy, throat scratchy, and I am tired, oh so tired.
Maybe I will feel well enough for a post tomorrow.
Hope you are having fun sewing up Halloween Costumes!
I started knitting my Thinking of Autumn Hat in August, when it was still occasionally 95 degrees, the wind had just barely begun to blow and not a leaf had yet fallen. Still thinking and dreaming of Autumn. Of pears, leaves, wool, and rain.
Last week I finished this hat out of necessity. Our first rainstorm came and went dumping an inch of rain. The wind blows right through my favorite late summer cardigan freezing me to the bones while I watch hundreds of golden and red leaves fly through the air. I went searching for my bag of hats, scarves and mittens, but the bag is MIA. It is, I am sure, in some stuffed closet, on the bottom in the back where I wont find it until Spring Cleaning. So now this is the only hat I've got until I find the bag or knit more hats. Hmm, I wonder which will happen first...
This pattern is I heart pompoms by Karen Borrel (blog, ravelry). I used Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash in green. Its more of an army fatigue green then a true green. The yarn is great to knit with. Very smooth and flows easily on bamboo needles. I wasn't sure I would be able to finish the whole hat with one ball, but I ended up with just enough to finish the hat, the chain and one pom pom.
The pattern was very simple and easy to understand. I picked it because it is a simple repeat that is kind of monotonous and meditative without being dreadfully boring and tedious like 8 inches of stockinette. I also love the way the hat is drawn together on top with a drawstring. The holes are made with a yarn over, k2tog sequence so its not too advanced and the effect is really unique. I haven't tried this, but I noticed that you might be able to wear it as a cowl if you untied the drawstring and opened up the top. Just a thought!
I have no idea what to knit next. I think I might go for a pair of fingerless mitts. As I am typing this my fingers are feeling stiff and achy from the cold air. I love that fingerless mitts keep my hands warm without forcing me to sacrifice any dexterity in my fingers.
My mom tried hers on a blind friend and he was in love (with the gloves, not my mom)! He says that it is very important for the blind to feel the subtle nuances of their walking canes in the palm of their hand. Mittens and gloves get in the way of this so they often go with cold hands. Fingerless mitts solve this problem. They can slip their cane into the finger part while keeping most of their hand and fingers warm. If you would like to donate a pair of fingerless mitts to aid the blind you can drop them off at your local Association for the Blind.
So, have any good patterns I should try?
My friend Tina and I did an amazing thing a couple weeks ago. We built a table! A big beautiful coffee table for her new place. We used Ana White's amazing free plans for the Tryde Coffee Table. With only about $30 in materials we got a $400 table!
For both of us this was our first building project, first time using power tools. It took twice as long as we planned, but we had fun. I learned a lot. Like measure twice, cut once (should I have learned this sewing??). After cutting a board that we needed too short, Tom ran out and got us another one. Sweetheart that he is!
Then we were having a problem with our power drill bits getting stuck in the wood, but it turned out that we were using it wrong. You just pull up to get the bit out, no backing up nonsense. Then we realized that we would bend less nails if we pre-drilled the screw holes AND nail holes. Let me tell you, it is way faster to pound in nails to partially pre-drilled holes then to pound it half way in, wrench it out because it bent and pound a new one in.
Soon I am going to have to twist Tom's arm into helping me build one for our living room. Hopefully it wont take as long as the first one. Lessons learned!
I can't believe a week has gone by since my last post! I had myself convinced it hadn't been that long. This week has been sad. A relative passed away unexpectedly over the weekend. That was rough. While waiting for hospital updates I finished my Thinking of Autumn hat. Pictures to come. I am always amazed by how calm I feel when I knit. My mind is able to focus instead of flying off into a million different directions. The relative that passed away was young, a couple years younger then me. When someone younger then you passes away it is scary. It brings the fragility of life smack into your face reminding me to savor every moment I have with my family on this earth.
I promise the rest of this post is full of happier things. The other way I have been occupying my time is taking pictures of food. I have finally picked a photography project that I cant wait to see finished. I would like to make a family photo cookbook of my favorite and most memorable family recipes. I will cook them, photograph them and eventually make them into a book for us to keep. More on this in a future post.
Since I had food and photography on the brain I took some pretty pictures of our harvest. Hope they make you hungry!
Thank you for the birthday wishes! It was just us this weekend for our birthday. Our only plan was to avoid leaving the house for as long as possible, eat yummy food whenever we wanted, and to have fun together. We built a little table for the backyard out of scrap, fried chicken together at midnight, ate a cake of donuts (because neither of us like traditional cake), and otherwise enjoyed each others company. A perfect way to greet 28 and 33.
It may not be pretty, but it sure was delicious! Of course, we didn't eat them ALL!
The table we built, which still needs a coat of stain and varnish, was commandeered as a storefront. What began as a firewood stand quickly turned into a full hardware store.
Look what I got to start on! Guess who is already finished! Hers is gorgeous too!
I fiddled with a new recipe for pumpkin muffins. They came out moist and filled with Autumnal yumminess. I will share it later this week.
Meet Jane, my second try on a giant pumpkin. She is a little over a week old and about the size of a soccer ball! And NO HOLES! We might carve our names into her side so that they will scar over and get huge but I am a little worried about hurting this one. She is our backup in case James goes south.
James, the Giant Pumpkin, as he is now called, is still growing. His hole has gotten bigger and I am a little worried about what is going on inside. I am afraid when I open it up its going to look like the night of the living dead. Which is why I named it James. Like James and the Giant Peach. I know I am just a little crazy, but it makes life more interesting. The hole will be, with luck, used to our advantage. His nose or maybe a tooth? We will have to wait another couple weeks to see if he survives.
Here are my Apron and Pants from Carefree Clothes for Girls. This pattern came together quick! Did you all think so? My munchkin seems to like hers although she tells me that she likes her apron better with the opening in the front, like a vest. Its a good idea. Backwards it sort of defeats the purpose of an apron, but I see what she is getting at.
The pants were so easy that I want to make a few more pairs. It took me about 30 minutes to finish one pair. I bet if they were sewn factory style I could get 3 pairs done in an hour. I will need a warmer fabric for winter and they would have to be longer. At this length they are more like capris. Flannel would be great for pj's and corduroy might work for school pants.
I hope you aren't too intimidated by the coat project I planned for this month. I really think it is a lot easier then it looks. I am a little worried my little one is going to insist on pink again and I really really don't want to look at another bolt of bright pink fabric for a while. Anything other then pink. I think I will fight for gray to match the hat I just started knitting for her. It's a Star Crossed Slouchy Beret in the same gray yarn as my last Star Crossed Beret.
Now is the perfect time for a new hat. This past week the morning air has been icy cold and wet. I am scraping slushy water off my windshield and rubbing the fog off my windows before school every morning. All our knits from last year are in a bag somewhere crying for a wash. It might be time to air those puppies out before my ears start to freeze.
Tom and I are celebrating our birthdays on Monday and Tuesday. Mine is Monday, Tom's is Tuesday. We don't have much planned. I think we are going to stay near home, have some yummy food and build some furniture together. Sounds perfect to me.
Note: A couple things before I start today's post. My apron and pants are finished. I just need a little model to pose for me. Second, I have begun responding to comments in the comments section of the post. It has been hard for me to respond to comments in both the comments section and through personal email. I want everyone to benefit from the comments or questions so please don't hesitate to come out and say hi, share what you are doing and introduce yourself to me! I love to see who is actually reading this anyway. On to the post...
I have this cute square table. It isn't good for much because of its size, but it fits so well in the oddest places where nothing else will fit. Often times it doesn't have much of a home. It wanders around our house the first few months we move in looking for its permanent place.
In Santa Cruz this table lived in the bathroom. Which turned out to be not so good for the table. Hey, I am from the desert, we don't have to worry about things like mildew or even water spots. Water dries up so quickly that its not normally a problem. So the little table lived in that awkward space between the shower and toilet. The one nothing else can fit into.
Fast forward two years later, the little table is covered in water spots, rings from hot mugs of bathtime tea and a little mildew on the bottom of its legs from sitting on a wet floor.
After moving into our new house the little table was again hustled into an unused corner near the kitchen, a place where nothing else seemed to fit. Ignored, the little table settled into its new life as a clutter magnet.
There it sat for 6 months until one day I came across this series on refinishing furniture. Suddenly I remembered the little table, its water spots, mold and scratches. A perfect experiment. It couldn't get worse then it already was. The little table was taken to the garage, sanded within an inch of its life and restained.
The little table now sits in its new spot, a tiny space by the front door, where nothing else will fit. It holds a couple wooden bowls which catch keys and spare change as our family runs about its business. It has found its place and new beauty. I notice this little table everyday now. I love to run my fingers across the smooth wood savoring the silky feel on my fingertips. The stain brought new personality to the wood. Curves and knots I never noticed before were brought forth with a darker color and a little love.
As promised, by random number drawing the winner for this month is #3 - Sarah. Congratulations Sarah!
I love what she did with the back! (I love those adorable blond curls too!!)
The pocket is embroidered too! Vintage kittens should be embroidered somewhere in every little girl's wardrobe.
Have fun with next months project!

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A 14-year-old girl was forced to have sex with men and told she would be shot if she didn't, the Old Bailey heard today.
One of six schoolgirls allegedly exploited by a child prostitution ring over eight years, told jurors that men would wait for her near the children's home and she would then be driven to various places, plied with drink and drugs and then raped or sold to other men.
Girl B, now 21, said in 2006 that Akhter Dogar threatened her when she refused to perform a sex act.
"He said if I didn't do what I was told he knew someone who would shoot me," she told jurors.
In August 2006, she was taken to a flat off Rectory Road, Oxford, and rang police after realising she was with 11 men, including two of the accused, who wanted to have sex with her.
"They told me if they ask, to say I was 16," she said.
The girl was spoken to away from the men and admitted she was 14 and had run away from a children's home.
The following day, she made a statement saying nothing happened and withdrew her complaint.
Asked why, she told the court: "I was scared and I didn't want any trouble."
The girl gave evidence from behind a curtain so she could not see the accused.
Nine men from Oxford deny 51 counts, including rape, trafficking and organising prostitution between 2004 and last year.
The accused include two sets of brothers, Akhtar Dogar, 32, and Anjum Dogar, 30, and Bassam Karrar, 32, and Mohammed Karrar, 38.
The others are Kamar Jamil, 27, Zeeshan Ahmed, 27, Assad Hussain, 32, Bilal Ahmed, 26, and Mohammed Hussain, 24.
The trial was adjourned to tomorrow.

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City Council tonight got an earful from those wanting an end to the flouridation of drinking water... Speakers made an appeal based on studies they sight showing the chemical to be an industrial by-product put in water for dental reasons, but actually toxic to humans.
Council agreed to discuss the issue with the water superintendent next week.
Lawmakers also heard from supporters of a dog park in the city. Advocate Scott Gates made the pitch for designation of a site. He also took aim at the city dog ordinance which I think has been effective. I am not against a dog park, but someone has to designate a location and tell Council how it will be paid for.
Lawmakers extended by a week the time for buyers of a warehouse to close on the property. The failure to close on Friday was not met, but while granting a brief reprieve, Council seemed firm in not extending it further.
Council also reappointed the chair of the Library Board and approved cost overruns for the Clinton Street project.
There was also a presentation from a company from skirts the domestic prescription drug cartel in favor of off shore pharmacies. Council requested further information.


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I was recently issued a challenge by my husband. Prior to his going out of town, he told me while he was gone I needed to go out and just take pictures. He wanted me off of the internet, away from editing “older” stuff, and just out there taking pictures. I honestly thought “What can I take pictures of in my area without being cliche”? I really didn’t know. So, the other day I made sure my camera was charged and I just set out to wherever my car would take me (within a certain radius – of course). I dealt with many different light levels as I started out around 5:30 PM and ended close to the end of sunset. I had a blast doing it and have felt incredibly refreshed since. Plus, it helped me to get more familiar with the current camera I am using, as I am borrowing one from my mom since mine is broken. Well, I hope you enjoy & I would love to hear which ones are your favorites!
BTW – I can already here his “I told you so” in my head. . . . .
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Here's a 3-for-1 set of nice arrangements of Star Fox music.
The first is a medley of Star Fox and Star Fox 64 music done by the band On Being Human.
The strange guitar is an electronic guitar that functions as a MIDI controller as well as direct control of sound modules and on-the-fly electronic tuning changes. The guy says it is one of only two in existence.
The next piece is a mix of the SNES main theme and Venom with a hint of Space Armada.
It almost sounds like something from a Sonic game.
And lastly, YouTube user Epic Game Music rocks out to SNES Corneria around town.

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Toys R Us Inc. this week restocked Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox One hardware during Black Friday weekend.
The retailer tweeted that retail stores will hold limited stock of the hardware Nov. 30 at brick and mortar locations.
The Xbox One features an 8-core AMD CPU, Radeon GPU, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, Blu-ray disc drive, 802.11n Wireless with Wi-Fi Direct, HDMI, and USB 3.0.
The Xbox One Day One Edition includes the Xbox One hardware, Kinect camera, Day One Controller, Xbox Live 14-Day Trial, Day One Achievement, Premium Packaging and Decal.
It sells at $399.99.


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Ariana Grande Confirms Zedd-Asssited New Single 'Break Free'
There were rumors claiming that Ariana Grande's next single would be a collaboration with EDM powerhouse Zedd titled "Break Free". Over the weekend, the Nickelodeon star took to Twitter to confirm the news.
"The loves waiting for #breakfree.... (yes that's the new single name... yes it's the 1 w @zedd) more details sooon," she wrote. "I'm excited & u'll have it sooner than u think..... gonna surprise u with the 10 day countdown again. who knows when it'll start."
The 10-day countdown has just been started and it means that the song will arrive early next month. "Told u i meant soon," she said.
It will be the second offering from Grande's upcoming second studio album, which currently has no official title or release date. The track will follow up her smashing hit "Problem", featuring Iggy Azalea, which reached No. 2 on Billboard 100.
Early last month, Grande already hinted that she wanted to make "Break Free" her next single in an interview. "My whole team is like, 'Oh, it's too early to pick a new single,' but I'm really... I love that song so much," she told KIIS FM.
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Okay me and my new Programmer and friend
ExPixel have just decided to make a Military MMO
for Byond. We have carried out this project so
We can be one of the few who made an army MMO
So Far I have made the Base, And Military Helicopters for each of the countries I'm about to talk to you about.
Well World War III is Actually Military based game
it's kinda have some features as Call of duty games have but it's 2D. We Provide a special Rank System
which allows you Unlock weapons and purchase them
although unless you purchase Donate or Subscribe to the WWIII, you will stop to certain Rank. and Rank above may can start wars with another country once they get request from the guy whos same rank and higher and is from different country.
These Countries will be featured in the game.
United States of America
Your character may choose from one of these countries that they want to be with tho you can make up to 5 Characters.
Features Will Include
*Air Craft (Helicopters and War Jets)
*Water Craft (War Ships or Military Speed Boats)
*Land Craft (Cars, Motorcycles and ATV's)
*Target System (No Mouse T to target and F to Fire)
*Explosives (Land mines C4, Grenades, Rocket Launcher and torpedos)
*Radios (Also If anyone know how to include mic system in for people to chat in war Page me)
*War Bots (Incase the round starts and it uneven we have bot to hold the place and make it even)
Progress by far
So Far I have finish All War Helicopters for each of the countries and currently working on base animation next will be buildings for maps and such then imma get started on hud designs and weapons :)
IF YOU WANT TO CHECK OUT THE GRAPHICS OF THE GAME ADD AND PAGE ME THEN I WILL SEND TV Details for you to get sneak peak :D

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If you have medical debt, you may be wondering what options are available to you. Medical debt can be consolidated into a nonprofit debt management program, though you may not receive lower interest rates. Considering that much medical debt is already at a low or zero interest rate, this should not be a deterrent. By consolidating medical debt to a debt management program, you are simplifying your bill pay and committing to timely, consistent payments of your medical debt. This will help you pay off your debt faster and also may have a positive impact on your credit score.
Because MidSouth Community is a federal credit union, you need to be a member to qualify for this card. Membership is limited to people who work, live, worship, or attend school in the following Middle Georgia counties: Bibb, Baldwin, Crawford, Hancock, Houston, Jones, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Putnam, Twiggs, Washington, and Wilkinson. If you qualify, you may be able to get a secured card with an APR as low as 10.90% Variable.
If you need a long time to pay off at a reasonable rate, and have great credit, it’s hard to beat this deal from Unify Financial Credit Union, with an APR of 6.99%-18.00% Variable with no expiration. The rate is variable, but it only varies with the Prime Rate, so it won’t fluctuate much more than say a variable rate mortgage. There is also no balance transfer fee.
A low credit score can affect almost every aspect of your life, and if you've realized that your negative credit is holding you back, you probably would like to do something to change that... and the sooner the better. You'll find plenty of companies that claim they can repair your credit overnight, or guarantee that they can remove any negative item from your credit report, whether accurate or not. If this sounds too good to be true, that's because it is. The truth is that there's no such thing as a quick credit fix.
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The Affinity Secured Visa® Credit Card requires cardholders to join the Affinity FCU. You may qualify through participating organizations, but if you don’t, anyone can join the New Jersey Coalition for Financial Education by making a $5 donation when you fill out your online application. This card has an 12.35% Variable APR, which is one of the lowest rates available for a no annual fee secured card and is nearly half the amount major issuers charge. This is a good rate if you may carry a balance — but try to pay each statement in full.
Once you resolve issues on your credit report, it’s time to implement a strategy to start improving your credit score. The single best thing that you can do to improve your credit score is to pay current accounts on time and in full every single month. You can picture it as burying negative information under a mountain of positive credit information.
I have approximate $15,000 in high interest credit card debt and just spinning my wheels making minimum monthly payments. My credit is borderline fair/good. Would credit counseling help me pay this off quicker?? I just recently leased a brand new car for 3 years and when the time comes to trade it in or finance it and keep it I want my credit to be okay to do so. What do you recommend for me??
I've racked up a good bit of credit card debt, and while I'm slowly paying it down, it's a pain wrangling multiple bills with different interest rates. My credit union is offering debt consolidation loans with a lower rate than any of my cards—should I take that, use it to pay off all of my cards, and only have one, low-interest bill to pay every month?
Hybrid loan option: CommonBond offers a unique “Hybrid” rate option in which rates are fixed for five years and then become variable for five years. This option can be a good choice for borrowers who intend to make extra payments and plan on paying off their student loans within the first five years. If you can a better interest rate on the Hybrid loan than the Fixed-rate option, you may end up paying less over the life of the loan.
Great advice! There is only one issue and I am honestly hoping this is just an unclear explation because I would be quite surprised that you got this wrong considering your line of work... Once a debt is charged off, it stays charged off. It can not be "re-activated", "re-aged" or "re-" anything. The law states that the Statute of Limitations (SOL) is fixed at the point which the debt is charged off and it stays the same no matter what. This won't change your credit score unless you can have that line of information removed from your credit report. A charged off debt stays a charged off debt whether you are paying on it or not.
Some of your creditors and lenders might report only to one of the credit bureaus. And, since credit bureaus don’t typically share information, it’s possible to have different information on each of your reports. Ordering all three reports will give you a complete view of your credit history and let you repair your credit at all three bureaus instead of just one.
If you’re thinking about filing for bankruptcy, be aware that bankruptcy laws require that you get credit counseling from a government-approved organization within six months before you file for bankruptcy relief. You can find a state-by-state list of government-approved organizations at www.usdoj.gov/ust, the website of the U.S. Trustee Program. That’s the organization within the U.S. Department of Justice that supervises bankruptcy cases and trustees. Be wary of credit counseling organizations that say they are government-approved, but don’t appear on the list of approved organizations.
You can start to resolve identity theft issues by visiting www.identitytheft.gov to report identity theft and get a recovery plan. This is an excellent, free website created by the Federal Trade Commission. In addition to reporting identity theft, you will receive a free action plan, and you’ll gain free access to people who can guide you through the identity resolution process.
When your financial health is at stake, you need a lender you can trust. Unfortunately, some financial institutions make it difficult to find all the information you need to make an educated decision. This can cause you to inadvertently sign up for a misleading loan that doesn’t serve your best interests. If you can’t easily find the answers to any questions you may have about a debt consolidation loan, you may want to consider another lender.
One of the biggest pitfalls of debt consolidation is the risk of running up new debt before the consolidated debt is paid off. When you finish paying off credit cards with a consolidation loan, don’t be tempted to use the credit cards with their newly free credit limits. If you think you might, close the accounts. You may have heard that doing so could hurt your credit score, and it might. But you can recover from credit score damage much more easily and quickly than you can recover from crushing debt.
If you see missed payments that shouldn’t have been there, write it down. Your credit score is negatively impacted when you are 30 days or more past due. If you see a balance on a card that you haven’t used in years, it could be because the account has been stolen. Misinformation in the accounts section harms your credit score, so make a note of all incorrect information.
What is it? A 401(k) loan is when you borrow money from your existing 401(k) plan to pay off debts. The amount you can borrow is limited to the lesser of $50,000 or 50% of your vested balance. After you withdraw the money, a repayment plan is created that includes interest charges. You typically have five years to pay off the loan, and if you take out the loan to buy a house, your term may be extended to 10-15 years.
Just because you have a poor credit history doesn’t mean you can’t get credit. Creditors set their own standards, and not all look at your credit history the same way. Some may look only at recent years to evaluate you for credit, and they may give you credit if your bill-paying history has improved. It may be worthwhile to contact creditors informally to discuss their credit standards.
• I then added her to 3 of my credit cards as an authorized user. I choose the oldest with high credit limits.(I did not give her the cards to use-only added her as an authorized user for my own protection) BEFORE being added as an authorized user be SURE you know the credit history and habits of the owner of the account. If there is a late payment on their account this will be reflected on YOUR credit history!
One of the sneaky-quick ways to increase your score is to add yourself as an authorized user on someone else’s. According to FICO, 35% of your score is based on your history of on-time payments, so when you become an authorized user on a friend or family member’s credit card, car loan, or installment loan, etc. you automatically “assume” the same positive history of payments on your credit report. Viola! Your score will go up as well. You do need to make sure the lender registers your social security number and will start reporting the change, and it can take 30 days to reflect on your own credit report (unless you do a Rapid Rescore—see below). But becoming an authorized user is a fantastic way to benefit from a great payment history that’s not even yours.
bad idea they kill you in fees and unsecured does nothing for your credit . I found a jewery store on line that has you put %50 down and then make payment on the rest . and they report it . unsucured credit cards are bad news they don't help just make the banks alot of money . for example the person said transfer to a better card and leave the old one open . yeah if you want to pay a bunch of monthly and yearly fees .
You'll probably have a limited amount of money to put toward credit repair each month. So, you'll have to prioritize where you spend your money. Focus first on accounts that are in danger of becoming past due. Get as many of these accounts current as possible, preferably all of them. Then, work on bringing down your credit card balances. Third are those accounts that have already been charged-off or sent to a collection agency.
Talk to an attorney who specializes in debt collection. Attorneys can investigate whether a debt collector is breaking state or federal law and whether the claim is valid, defend you in court against a fraudulent lawsuit and respond to legal summons for you. You can get representation through a nonprofit legal aid clinic (where legal services are free), pro bono clinics at courthouses or private attorneys.
How it works: A student credit card is the same as a regular credit card but typically has a lower credit limit. The lower limit is due to the smaller income students have compared with adults. Your teen can use their student card just like you’d use your card. However, student cards tend to have higher interest rates than non-student cards — making it all the more important for your teen to pay on time and in full each month.
According to VantageScore report on how credit behaviors affect your credit score, those with a low credit score may see a credit score bump of 5 to 10 points every month you use responsible credit behavior such as making on-time payments. And, you may see larger jumps of 35 to 50 points or even more if your score was low because of high credit utilization and you make a large lump sum payment to one of your cards and keep the balance low.
Hi , so I started out with a 421 in December 2014 , I had a foreclosure , no credit cards , horrible spending habits , collections etc. My foreclosure fell off my report and I went to 453 . I applied for a credit one unsecured card , high interest and annual fees but all I could get at the time (300 credit limit). Charged gas every month , maybe 50 and paid it right off .In March got a cl increase to 500. My credit went to a 479. Appied for a Capital one card w/ 300 cl. Got it , charged very little every month paid it off , in June got a credit increse to 700. Also got offered a platinum mastercard w/500 cl from Credit One . I also had my husband add me to his Capital One credit card w/ 1000 cl. As of July 15 my score is 556. Not ideal but every week I check with Credit Karma and my score is going up . It takes time but you have to be disciplined . My name added as a user on hubbys card and my new credit card has now shown up yet on my credit so Im hoping for a decent jump when it does . As far as old collections , I paid off a 1700 Fingerhut bill and it had no effect on my credit whatsoever , I really wish I hadnt paid it , it says paid but still shows as derogatory. Tommorow I am going to my bank and getting a 500 secured card . As you can see I started this quest in December 2014 when I decided it was time to take responsibility and do something and its been 8 months and my credit score has jumped about 135 points .
Lenders will look at your income and current debts, such as credit cards, current mortgage, and student loans, to determine whether you’re able to take out a home equity loan. Lenders want to ensure you can pay back your debt so if you already have a substantial amount, you may not be an ideal candidate. Burkley said borrowers should have around a 40% to 45% debt-to-income ratio to qualify for a home equity loan.
You might think it's a wise idea to use leftover cash, like a holiday bonus, to pay down your debt. But you also want to make sure you're setting aside extra money for things like an emergency savings account. "Don't put all extra funds toward debt. Doing so just leaves you in a place where you do not have any cash to cover an emergency. Having no cash for an emergency, say a car repair, means taking on more debt, perpetuating the problem," says Krista Cavalieri, a certified financial planner and owner of Evolve Capital, based in the Columbus, Ohio, area. Keep in mind, that additional money could be better spent on essential big-ticket items.
Anyone can join First Tech Federal Credit Union by becoming a member of the Financial Fitness Association for $8, or the Computer History Museum for $15. You can apply for the card without joining first. The intro 0% for 12 months and no transfer fee on balances transferred within first 90 days of account opening is for the Choice Rewards World MasterCard® from First Tech FCU. After the intro period, an APR of 11.74%-18.00% variable applies. You also Earn 20,000 Rewards Points when you spend $3,000 in your first two months.
Nice Info, Well I did boost my score with the help of Patchupcredit@ Gmail com. I had my credit history smiling, my debts and bad collections were deleted in few days. I’m happy living with benefit, I can’t get rid of my credit cards lol. I really appreciate the help i got all for a few bucks i totally recommend his service for you who need to boost your score fast for a loan or something useful


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Everyone knows the old saying and when I hear it, I immediately think of all the spring blooms. From the smell of a nearby lilac bush to the smell of fresh cut grass, spring is in the air and it happens to be the best time to get a head start on planning and planting your garden. Whether you are into herbs or flowers, a beginner or an expert, here is a guide to help you along the way.
Probably one of the most useful types of gardens to grow, since it can really save you some money at the grocery store. However, probably not the prettiest to look at in terms of color. Most herbs can be planted either outside or inside, even near your kitchen for easy access. Herbs are very hardy and basically, if there isn’t snow on the ground then you can harvest and use these plants.
However, be warned that herbs can get a little out of control if you do not cut them regularly. Their prolific nature is great if you need trimmings but often, you will find yourself giving away some of your cuttings. Some of the most popular herbs are rosemary, thyme, sage, parsley, chives, mint, oregano, basil, and cilantro.
A vegetable garden is relatively easy to start and will save you money at the grocery store. Veggies can also be grown indoors with the help of hanging pots, especially if the plant grows on a vine. To begin, you will want to plant some low maintenance veggies to ensure you do not become overwhelmed.
Root vegetables are the perfect plants to start with since the root is the vegetable. Carrots, turnips, beets, parsnips, and radishes are all part of the root vegetable family. Just be sure to label these plants in your garden, you don’t want any surprises when it is time to harvest. Some other easy veggies to grow are lettuce, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, and any other squash plants.
Now for the flower enthusiasts. Flowers can either be perennials, meaning they will bloom every year (for 3-5 years), or annuals, meaning they live through one life cycle (one year) and die. Perennials have the aforementioned limited life span, but there are some hardier perennials that can last for 20 years!
When planting flowers, it is extremely important to know how much sunlight your garden will receive. This will determine what flowers will grow best in your garden. Some plants prefer a lot of sun while others prefer more shaded areas. Some easy perennials to grow are Asiatic lilies, hydrangeas, peonies, and irises.
Perennials may be celebrated due to their low maintenance and ability to come back year after year, but annuals are special because their blooms are richer and more colorful than perennials.
A benefit of annuals is that they give you the opportunity to experiment with your garden. You can try a plant in one area for one summer and if you don’t like it, then you can replant it the following summer in a new area. Begonias, poppies, petunias, and marigolds are some annual favorites.


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Doctor Who Figurine Collection Special #21 Dalek Battle Pod from Eaglemoss Publications. Includes a large 1:21 scale boxed figurine & magazine. Approx 15cm tall.
PRE-ORDER DECEMBER 2019.
Dalek Battle Pod is a small fighter-craft piloted by three Daleks and was armed with a single laser turret. It was successfully used during the last day of the Last Great Time War to launch an attack on the Time Lord's second city, Arcadia. Equipped with lethal weaponry and heavily armed, the Fighter Pods undoubtedly are the most destructive weapons in Daleks' arsenal.
This fantastic Dalek Battle Pod Figurine is fantastically detailed and captures the battle pod as seen in "The Day of the Doctor" and "The Time of the Doctor". It is accompanied by three smaller bronze Daleks which can be placed in the operator’s positions on the base of the pod or can be displayed separately.
The Dalek Battle Pod figurine comes complete with a 20-page illustrated magazine examining your figurine in close detail, the role of the Daleks in their final assault on the Doctor's home world in the Last Great Time War plus exclusive behind the scenes of an episode "The Time of the Doctor".


BAGHDAD, Iraq – At least one civilian was killed and seven wounded in a gunbattle Monday between insurgents and the Iraqi army in northern Baghdad, hospital officials said.
The fighting in the mostly Sunni Arab neighborhood of Azamiyah began about 1 a.m., and continued into the morning. Army officials said they had suffered no casualties, and planned to raid homes to search for the gunmen.
Also in northern Baghdad, police discovered three bodies of blindfolded and handcuffed men in the mostly Shiite neighborhood of Shula.
A roadside bomb targeted an army patrol in central Baghdad, killing one civilian and wounding three other people, including a soldier, in the blast, police said.
Assailants attacked a police patrol in western Baghdad in a drive-by shooting, wounding two policemen, police said.


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ERIC Number: EJ609454
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Deconstructing Counseling in a Cultural Context.
Cheung, Fanny M.
Counseling Psychologist, v 28 n1 p123-32 Jan 2000
Responds to five articles in this issue of "The Counseling Psychologist" concerning moving counseling to a more global perspective. States that these articles remind counselors to continually assess the cultural validity and cross-cultural generalizability of the American models of counseling for clients from other cultures. (Author/MKA)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
Education Level: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Note: Special Topic: "The Globalization of Counseling Psychology." For related articles, see CG 555 567-573.

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Thomas Glen, Depute Chief Executive - Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets
Tuesday, 11 May, 2021
Economic Recovery Plan – Approval and Publication
Alison Laurence, Team Leader - Land Planning Policy, Land Planning and Development
This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Member. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.
- The purpose of this technical note is to inform Elected Members that the Economic Recovery Plan for East Dunbartonshire has been approved and will now be published and publicised to aid local businesses and residents.
- The attached delegated report sets out the work completed to update the Plan approved in October 2020, including data analysis and the findings of the COVID-19 Economic Impacts Survey. It also sets out work to deliver the Plan and the potential requirement for a future update.
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“A Star is Born” version 4.0 is here. And with it, we get not only Lady Gaga, but Bradley Cooper in his directorial debut doing double duty as lead actor as well. Straight off the bat I have to say this was a fantastic film with deserved praise for both its stars performance and their chemistry. The rise of fame from Gaga’s character to the declining career of Cooper’s was a roller-coaster ride of emotion. And the soundtrack can be just summed up as WOW!.
This 2018 updated version is very much in tune with today’s world and thankfully so, as I can only confess to seeing the last two versions and they were too kept in time with the day/age of music of that period. The first half of film for me is certainly the strongest part as we get to meet our main characters Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper), a musician who is struggling to cope with his life and Ally (Lady Gaga), who thru a through a random stop, meetup where she is performing at a drag bar that Maine stops in while in an alcoholic stupor, for just one more cocktail.
We get a very good supporting cast here who all stand on their own in their parts of the story. Once again, I am impressed by Andrew Dice Clay’s performance – something I’d never thought I’d see or say, as Ally’s father Lorenzo. Her sidekick throughout the film is Ramon (Anthony Ramos) and her manager who takes her down fame’s sidewalk Rez (Rafi Gavron). Cooper has his own great support in Sam Elliot as his much older 1/2 brother Bobby. Bobby is the one who has picked Jackson up off the ground – literally – and wrapped him up at night before any major damage can be done.
Cue to the second half of the film. While still great does have more than a few cliche moments which can be a bit distracting especially if you have seen the other versions. Coopers directorial eye is certainly great capturing some great brilliant musical performance shots and always capturing the characters emotional thoughts. I certainly would have liked more Dave Chappelle scenes and loved the different type of character he played.
If I had to sum up this film – acting/directing/story/soundtrack in the best way possible it would be as follows: Gaga out-sings Cooper by a long shot, though make no mistake, he does a passable job. But Cooper on the other hand, out acts Gaga – who again, does well for a first time starring role – but cannot compete with either Streisand or Garland’s previous acting performances while her voice is just as comparable. Realistically speaking, those two are a tough act to follow for ANYONE. I know everyone is screaming Oscar, but personally, and again this is just me, I think it might be to early to call that yet – though it’s all a possibility.
While it’s a very tough job to pull this off as this type of story was maybe thought to have been done to death, but truly congratulations to all on a job well done.
Media Review Screening: Monday, October 1, 2018 ~ Courtesy of Warner Bros.
‘A STAR IS BORN’ IS OUT WORLDWIDE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018


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It’s always nice to have friends, who care about your kids in a sincere way, almost as much as you do. Don’t you think? I have had a friend in particular like that, for 13 years now or so. About half-way into our friendship, I began home schooling our oldest, and at the time, only child. Eventually, we added 3 more students to our school, and are now transitioning into our 7th year of homeschooling .
My friend had 3 kids of her own, all close to my daughter’s age, adding a 4th along the way. She has also happened to be a teacher. But somehow, all along, those two facts or common interests, have never really come together between us. Until this year. Oh, I may have, at times, happened to say something to her about our schooling, as a friend would in sharing what is happening in their life in girlfriend chit-chat.… Read More

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Remove the fat cap from the roast beef and cut out the tendons. Than cut the fat cap into cubes add into a pot and let the fat render down on low heat for approx. 40 minutes.
Strain the fat through a sieve and fill into a glass. Then preheat your grill and season the roast beef from all sides with salt. Put a pan directly on the hot coals add some of the beef fat and sear the roast from all sides for approx. 2 min.
As soon as the me.at is seared from all sides, set up your grill for indirect heat and close the vents to a third.
Wash the hay with water and let it soak for a few minutes. Put the wet hay into a roasting dish, place the roast beef into the hay (don´t forget to use a probe thermometer) and cover it with some more wet hay. Cover everything with some aluminium foil and seal the edges.
Place the roasting dish on indirect heat, close the lit of your grill and let the beef cook for approx. 1 hour at 150°C/302°F until the me.at reaches an internal core temperature of 54°C/129°F.
Put the roast out of the hay, leave to rest for 10 minutes and enjoy.
Stay tuned and see you soon!

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Military spokesman General Wahid Arshad told a correspondent of RFE/RL's Radio Free Afghanistan in Peshawar that the officer was killed during an operation to blast holes through the walls surrounding the capital’s fortified Lal Masjid or Red Mosque.
"Commando Lieutenant General Haroon Islam was seriously injured during last night’s operation. He passed away after being transferred to the hospital. Another commando, General Tariq, was badly injured," Arshad said.
The operation was an attempt by the army to help free hostages including women and children who are trapped inside the mosque.
More than 20 people have been killed in gun battles between security forces and armed religious students since July 3, when the standoff at the mosque began.
'Surrender, Or Risk Being Killed'
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said on July 7 that radical religious students holed up inside the Red Mosque should surrender, or risk being killed. Musharraf also said that the students must immediately free women and children allegedly being held as human shields.
Today the mosque’s senior cleric, Abdul Rashid Ghazni, said in a statement published by Pakistani newspapers that he and his followers prefer "martyrdom" to the unconditional surrender demanded by the government. Ghazni also said that he hopes the martyrdom of his supporters inside the mosque will spark a revolution in Pakistan.
The cleric denied children were coerced into staying in the compound, and said they remained out of support for his cause.
Pakistani forces have held back from raiding the mosque but there have been clashes around the perimeter, including early today when blasts and gunfire echoed around the city.
Foreign Militants Thought To Be Inside Mosque
Following today’s clashes, Pakistan’s Deputy Information Minister Tariq Azeem was quoted as saying that Pakistan may rethink its strategy for dealing with the six-day siege of the mosque. Azeem said the resistance put up by the militants shows they have been highly trained.
Azeem said 24 people had been killed in the standoff and about 50 injured people were still in hospital.
He dismissed as "laughable " claims by Ghazi that over 300 people were killed in the fighting early today.
Security officials say two militant commanders from a group linked to Al-Qaeda and to the murder of U.S. journalist Daniel Pearl were now leading the mosque's fighters.
Religious Affairs Minister Ijaz-ul Haq said foreign Islamic militants, including Uzbeks, were among those holed up in the mosque.
Troops surrounded the mosque and seminary after tensions between government security forces and Islamic students erupted into deadly street clashes.
The students have sought to impose strict Islamic law in Islamabad and they have been reportedly involved in the abduction of people accused of running brothels as well as raids on music shops.
More than 1,000 people, mainly students from the mosque's Islamic schools, have fled the complex.
Officials say up to 100 armed militants and a number of students remain inside.
(compiled from agency reports)
A Pakistani tribesman patrols near Wana in South Waziristan (AFP)
NO MAN'S LAND. Fighting erupted in March involving tribesmen in Pakistan's fiercely independent western regions, where reports suggest locally backed offensives targetted Uzbek and other foreign Taliban sympathizers.