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The Best Research is Produced when Researchers and Communities Work Together
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Transdisciplinary PhD Programmes Produce More High-Impact Publications and Foster Increased Collaborations
Understanding Why Research Evidence Does or Doesn't Make It into Policy
Interdisciplinary Research May Lead to Increased Visibility but Also Depresses Scholarly Productivity
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Laura 3 YT Mix character morph
Chromium »Gallery | More Poser |
Added 8 years ago
A character morph for Daz3D Generation 3 Laura Young Teen (L3 YT).
See the ReadMe for use, or enjoy getting frustrated!!!
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ShareCG user Markes, …
A character morph for Daz3D Generation 3 Laura Young Teen (L3 YT).
See the ReadMe for use, or enjoy getting frustrated!!!
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ShareCG user Markes, has kindly provided a .pz2 file for her head right here;
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|thelufias (5 years ago)
|Thank you very much
|GrouchoCaesar (5 years ago)
|Thank you.
|markes (8 years ago)
|i would like to upload the links here but they won't let me do it :(
|Chromium (8 years ago)
|Ssgbryan - I hope you have fun with Mix, in your Runtime too.
As for a request for Luke 3 YT, hell yes!. You have my email in the ReadMe, if you can send a link to a face type I can aim for, I'll set up my dev CR2 for now. Thanks for stopping by.
|ssgbryan (8 years ago)
|Thank you, one never has too many kids. Any chance of something for Luke?
|markes (8 years ago)
|with your kind permission i'll do it asap :)
please, don't feel sorry - everybody did some trial and error and that's part of the fun... :)
|Chromium (8 years ago)
Toasterkat - you're exactly the kind of person I had in mind to share her with. Thanks for coming by, and I hope you have fun together with Mix.
Markes - Sorry!, I'll be honest I'm not that good at doing things in Poser. Lots of trial and error along the way, mostly error! Your feedback is of course appreciated, and I would not stop you from doing your own release, if you wished more …
|markes (8 years ago)
|imho all the morph targets (the deltas...) should be applied to YT Laura by a pose (.pz2) rather than .cr2.
However THANKS for sharing - i like her new look :)
|toasterkat (8 years ago)
|Thank very much. I love using L3 based character!
Looks like a great morph btw.
|Chromium (8 years ago)
|Thanks for stopping by Ahjah.
I hope you like her.
|ahjah (8 years ago)
|Thanks, looks interesting. I never used the 3rd gen characters much. Aiko3 from time to time. Have to check this one out...

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Technology in Year 2020 – Video
by Hiroshi on December 20th, 2011
While we are already witnessing new smart devices emerging, mobile evolution, mobile payment systems, mobile wallet, stretchable touch screens, transparent touch screens, wearable smart devices and much more, we can say that its only heading towards brilliance and mixed reality based digital life, where you don't have to use computer mouse or keyboard, touch screens will be everywhere. Smart touch screen devices will perform difficult tasks in seconds for you. Watch the following video to witness few really advanced touch screen gadgets of the future.
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asking the user to touch the object. This forced our camera
to auto-adjust its light levels – something we found
necessary when the tablet was used outdoors.
At this point, we had planned for the program to
record the current GPS coordinates to serve as a destination
point. Unfortunately, we found that coordinates obtained
this way were often still in transition. For that reason, we
used the program in Figure 2 to determine the coordinates
of our destination and then hard-coded them into the
Once a destination object and its location have been
established, the program directs the user to move the robot
to a remote location. If your robot is capable of
maneuvering in an outdoor environment, then any open
field can be used to test the program. Our RB- 9 robot is an
indoor vehicle, so we did our final testing at a quiet street
intersection (see Figure 9).
After the robot has been relocated, touching the screen
tells it to start searching for the object (color) it was
previously shown. Let's turn our attention to the portion of
Figure 8 that begins that search (see comment //use GPS
and compass to move to previous location).
The basic algorithm for this section is that the robot
will use the current and destination GPS coordinates to
calculate a compass heading that will cause the robot to
face the destination. Although longitude and latitude are
angular measurements, they can be thought of as simple
x,y coordinates. The differences between the destination
and current coordinates can be used along with the arc
tangent function to calculate the heading.
After the robot turns to the calculated heading, it
should move forward while using the compass to ensure
that it stays on course as described in last month's article.
During this movement, the robot will monitor the GPS to
see if the current coordinates change. Depending on the
accuracy of your GPS, your robot might have to move 20
or 30 feet for this to happen.
When the coordinates change, the robot will calculate
a new heading and resume its movement
toward the destination. This constant
recalculation allows the robot to recover
from an occasional faulty GPS reading.
The subroutine Angle is responsible
for calculating the new compass heading
the robot should use. It also checks to see
if the destination has been reached. The
calculations should work anywhere in
North America.
After the robot arrives at the
destination coordinates, the robot must
search the area for the object in question.
This action starts at the comment //use
camera to find object and is based on our
previous camera example.
If the object is not immediately seen
with the camera, the robot tries to find it by going through
a series of maneuvers that move it forward while turning to
both the left and right. You can help your robot see the
object by making it reasonably large. We used two toy
buckets to create an easy-to-find 20 inch high bright orange
object as shown in Figure 9. If the object is seen during
these maneuvers, the robot uses the camera to move
toward it.
A simple state machine manages both of these actions
in the same loop so that the robot can reacquire the object
if it is lost due to unexpected turns from a bumpy ride.
Utilizing simple principles like this can greatly improve the
reliability of an outdoor robot.
The algorithm for using the camera to approach the
object is similar to how we used the compass to maintain a
given heading. If the object is directly in front of the robot,
the object will be centered horizontally in the image, giving
an x coordinate of four in our 9x9 matrix. If the coordinate
is less than four, the robot uses an rCommand to gently
turn to the left. Sector coordinates greater than four will
turn the robot to the right. If desired, the sharpness of the
robot's turn can be adjusted based on how far the tracked
object is from the center of the screen.
Our robot assumes it has found the object if the
camera sees the object dead ahead and the robot's ranging
sensor indicates a close object directly in front of the robot.
If this does not happen within five maneuvers, the program
indicates that it cannot find the object. Depending on your
equipment and environment, you may need to enhance the
search algorithm.
As you can see, the computational and sensory
capabilities of a Windows 8 tablet can make even this
project easy to understand and implement. You can obtain
the programs discussed in this article from the In the News
tab at www.RobotBASIC.org.
Next month, we will show how voice recognition, text-to-speech, and facial graphics can add a little personality to
the interface between you and your tablet-based robot. SV
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(Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) started its "Lingap sa Mamamayan" (Aid to Humanity) to help people affected by the successive quakes that hit several areas in Mindanao.
In these photos taken by Eagle News Service correspondents in Mindanao, it shows the INC Lingap sa Mamamayan activities in full swing on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in the areas severely affected by the series of Mindanao quakes.
Thousands of goodwill bags were distributed to people, while more goodwill bags are being prepared for distribution to other quake-affected areas.
On Saturday, the INC "Lingap sa Mamamayan" distributed goodwill bags in Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, and Makilala town in North Cotabato.
The INC Lingap sa Mamamayan in Mindanao is being done through the FYM Foundation, the charitable arm of the INC.
Under the administration of INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo, the Church has been regularly conducting Lingap sa Mamamayan (Aid to Humanity) activities to help those in need in the Philippines and around the world.
The strong quakes in Mindanao started on Oct. 16 with a magnitude 6.3 quake that struck Tulunan, Cotabato. On Oct. 29, a magnitude 6.6 quake again rocked Mindanao, with the epicenter located southeast of Tulunan, Cotabato. This was followed by hundreds of aftershocks. Two days later, on Thursday, Oct. 31, another quake with a magnitude of 6.5 hit Tulunan, Cotabato again, this time with the epicenter located on its northeast side.
On Friday morning, Nov. 1, another 5.5 magnitude quake hit waters off Sarangani, Davao Occidental, with the epicenter located 334 kilometers located southeast of Sarangani town. Later in the afternoon, another strong quake with a magnitude of 5.0 hit 18 kilometers southeast of Makilala, North Cotabato at 2:07 p.m.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology(PHIVOLCS) said that the tremors in Mindanao could continue for weeks.


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He is currently focusing on helping organisations make the most out of their change initiatives and digital transformation programmes by making sense of the data they produce when they collaborate.
When thinking about your Digital Employee Experience (DEX) initiatives one of the key components that's always being either neglected or ignored over the course of the last decade has been data analytics. Inside each and every organization, day in day out, we produce more data than ever through our various (social) collaborative environments, yet we […]


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By Kristine Hazzard, President and CEO, Berkshire United Way
To succeed in school and life, children, as well as young adults, need ongoing opportunities to learn and practice essential skills. This is particularly true when school is not in session.
Many look forward to the arrival of summer, and the happy, more carefree lifestyle that may accompany it— family trips to museums and libraries, experiential learning on family vacations and weeks spent at summer camps filled with enriching activities—unfortunately, not all children face idyllic summer months. When the final bell of the academic year rings, numerous children struggle to access educational opportunities, as well as basic needs such as healthy meals and adequate adult supervision.
Studies have shown that most students lose math skills over the summer. In addition, students from low income families lose over two months of reading achievement, in contrast to their middle-class peers who make slight gains. In Berkshire County, 23.9% of families are low-income according to the most recent data from Berkshire Benchmarks.
Berkshire United Way leads the Pittsfield Promise and Chapter One…Our Towns, Our Kids, Our Future, early literacy coalitions supporting families in Pittsfield and south county. These early literacy initiatives are committed to helping our kids stay engaged in learning all summer long.
We know, from experience, that supporting summer learning opportunities provide positive results. Based on their proven success last year, the following programs will be supported by Berkshire United Way again this summer.
Thirty-six students who participated in Project Connection's summer program—a collaborative program created by the Berkshire Hills Regional School District—were measured by Benchmark Assessment System testing in both May and September 2015. Of those students, 34 maintained or advanced in reading levels instead of experiencing summer learning loss.
In partnership with Berkshire County Head Start and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, a Summer Lunch and Learn program developed by Berkshire United Way will be offered through the Pittsfield Public Schools' Food Service program lunch sites. Lunch is free for all children under the age of 18; parents pay the price of a regular school lunch. Professional educators will offer literacy programming geared toward preschool/elementary-aged children and parents one day a week at Conte and Morningside elementary schools as well as at Dower Square and Wilson Housing Developments. Last summer 60 families were reached and parents reported a 50% increase in reading to their children at least three times a week.
In 2015, the Pittsfield Family YMCA introduced Bright Futures, a summer literacy program that targets children enrolled in grades two through five in Pittsfield Public Schools who are reading below grade level. Thirty-seven children attended the program and 61% of those children maintained or improved their reading level.
Last summer, the Pittsfield Family YMCA/Marilyn Hamilton Literacy Sports Program, led by Manny and Vanessa Slaughter, reached 100 children ages 5 through 19, with 90% of these children living in low-income, under resourced, households. One hundred percent of the students who attended the program at least three days a week, either maintained or improved their literacy skills. Participant Zy'Nasia Cooper said, "I think it is the best place to be while you are on summer vacation. You can motivate yourself and you won't be bored. One thing I love to do is have fun and learn at the same time."
The Word of the Day (WOD) calendar is celebrating its fourth year—and we are introducing a younger sibling—WOD Preschool Edition. WOD is designed to build vocabulary throughout the summer to help children build literacy skills. The Preschool Edition is designed to help children understand words in their everyday lives. WOD calendars will be distributed in mid-June, and the preschool edition will debut in July. We encourage local businesses and offices to post the calendars in their office and on their Facebook page.
You'll also find 50 Berkshire Book Houses in 24 communities throughout the County. These book houses were created to give families the opportunity to pick up or drop off free books any time of day or night, all year long.
For further information on local summer programs and activities, please contact email@example.com or visit our website at berkshireunitedway.org for Book House locations.


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Do not think that it is difficult to have your treatment organised in Budapest. It may be so if you had to do it all by yourself, but our colleagues know how to plan a trip down to every last detail. They take care of all the work. You can relax while we arrange everything for you.
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Send us an e-mail with the problems that bother you and our colleagues will contact you in 24 hours. Tell us when it is convenient for you to visit Budapest, and we provide dates for possibble appointments within the given time period. You will be informed about all the potential expenses: we will prepare a preliminary quote. We are ready to assist you in finding the hotel that suits your needs best. We will also help in choosing a flight. However, applicants are requested to make their own flight reservations for pragmatic reasons.
Consultation before your travel
Soon after you contacted the clinic, you will receive an e-mail to welcome you and you will also be given a registration number. You will be asked about your problems. At this point your goals and expectations are also discussed in order to make certain that the desired outcome is realistic. You will probably receive information regarding the possibilities and the potential risks involved. The clinic is also likely to present some reading material in the relevant topic. Initially communication is maintained mostly via e-mails. Having ample information the plastic or cosmetic surgeon may initiate a consultation over the phone. A phone consultation is almost like a personal consultation: you can have a quote sent based on it. If you accept the quote, the next step is to arrange your travel..
You have two options if you wish to consult the treating doctors.
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Preparing your trip. – Once your expectations have been surveyed, an appointment should be arranged. Then the next step is to reserve the plane tickets and book accommodation. The surgeon plans a schedule for the necessary preliminary examinations. Once everything is laid out you will receive a detailed schedule containing the names and phone numbers of the contact persons, as well as the name and phone number of your personal escort. You will have the clinic's address and phone number, the flight number, times of departure, transfer and arrival times and the location of the preliminary exams, of the operation and check-ups, etc. When you have agreed on these details, the only thing left is to book your plane ticket,and you are ready to set off on the journey.


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Dog-Sitters Needed..?
Dog-sitters needed
One Sunday last summer HouseSit Match attended the Cranbourne Companion Dog Show, in Berkshire, UK. And I must say we were delighted to make so many new friends, of both the two and four legged varieties! One thing that surprised us was how many of you, who were not yet familiar with house-sitting, the HouseSit Match brand, website and network, were wondering 'whether or not we had experienced dog-sitters who might be available for a spot of house-sitting this Summer' Well, the answer is YES! WE MOST CERTAINLY DO! Dog-sitters needed was a phrase mentioned to us on more than one occasion.
Rest assured, while HouseSit Match maybe a relatively new network we already have over 100 registered house-sitters and 60 are available right now as I write this blog. Many of the house-sitters in our network are experienced at handling a range of dog breeds from large dogs like Dobermans and Ridgebacks, working dogs like Labradors and Beagles, to medium sized dogs like Spaniels and Terriers, and small dogs like Chihuahuas.
In order to check out our list of sitters for yourself all you have to do is go to the tab at the top that reads Find a sitter and look down to find the Search Sitters button. Once you click this Search you will find a listing of all our sitters currently available.
Although many of our house-sitters are particularly dog friendly we have a number who are very experienced and actually still available for this Summer and in this Autumn. Check out our listing to find sitters that suit your requirements now.
The Cranbourne Companion Dog Show
Amongst the fabulous dogs we met this weekend, who will need a dog-sitter soon, we found a lovely Spitz called Miles, who was rescued from an unfortunate situation in Ireland. On Sunday Miles was full of smiles, a very happy chappy indeed with a delightful temperament. He loves being cared for at home, so his routine remains constant. The dog owner happily told us about an upcoming holiday in Spain, and explained the pet-sitting requirements – dog-sitters needed here he repeated throughout the day…
We also met a strikingly handsome and very friendly Doberman Pincher called Bolt who went home with a handful of rosettes, which certainly pleased his family.
Preparations for the Show
There was so much to see and do at the Cranbourne Dog Show that there was hardly a moment wasted. Many owners put in hours of careful preparation in grooming and training before the show.
There was a great deal to see and do beside the classic show rings where beautifully groomed dogs were presented in their finest collars and leads, best paws forward:
We met a wide range of breeds at our stand, some came to show off rosettes after a turn in the ring! Pet owners repeatedly told us that 'dog-sitters needed' is the thought going through everyone's head every summer. Several pet-owners told us that our service was a good idea. And dog-sitters needed is a regular posting in local newspapers post office windows.
Dog-sitters needed..?
How easy is it to find a house-sitter or dog-sitter with HouseSit Match?
If you have pet dogs and you need an at home dog-sitter or house sitter while you are away on holiday or on a business trip, you can reach out to us in any of the following ways – we'd be happy to help you:
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2. For particular requirements in the UK contact HouseSit Match via email [email protected]
3. For any general questions feel free to contact us.
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Yame Chochin is a lantern produced in the region surrounding Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The characteristics of Yame Chochin are the Takebone (bamboo frame) of the Ichijo Rasenshiki method and the Hibukuro (fire box) with beautifully painted f…
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Kawanabe Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are made in Kawanabe of Minami Kyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is characterized by its original techniques, which is called Gamado. Gama refers to a mountain cave in the Kagoshima dialect, an…
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Yame Fukushima Butsudan refers to Buddhist altars which are made in Yame City (former Fukushima Town), Fukushima Prefecture. Dotted with many temples, the Yame region had been noted for the grounding with devout faith since ancient times, which un…
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Nagasaki tortoise shell crafts are mostly produced in the city of Nagasaki or Isahaya in the Nagasaki prefecture. The shells used come from a type of sea turtle living around the Equator called Hawksbill turtle. During the Edo period (1603-1868), …
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MIGATO at Bridal Fashion Week 2018
24 January 2018
MIGATO supported Bridal Fashion Week, which was held during the Bridal Expo 2018 in Zappeion January 13-15 2018, by providing the shoes for the bridal catwalk shows by well-known Greek bridal fashion designers.
The fascinating designs of the MIGATO Spring/Summer 2018 collection strutted down the catwalk on Sunday January 14 th along with unique wedding gowns by Mairi Mparola as well as the ethereal bridal creations of COMPLICE by Stalo Theodorou worn by celebrities such as Mado Gasteratou.
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#PrimarkMeets Abid Hussein
Ever wished you could spend a whole day inside your fave Primark? Well, now you really can: we're bringing three new eateries to our fab new Birmingham, England store – now our largest store in the world! With a Disney Café (the first ever outside of a Disney park!), a Primarket café and The Mezz to look forward to, we decided to catch up with General Manager Abid Hussein to find out what we can expect from each dining experience, and the dishes we just have to try...
Being General Manager of our biggest store in the world is no mean feat. What does your average day look like? Making sure in-store shops are ready to open the doors and wow every guest with our fantastic fresh food in three unique locations, and that all the teams are happy and ready to go. What is it about working in Primark Birmingham that you're most excited about? The prestige of working with such unique concepts is really exciting to me. Plus the huge potential for our food company Aramark and Primark's partnership. And then spinning guest's perception 360 degrees from what their idea of Primark is all about! What makes the dining experience at Primark Birmingham different to every other in the area? In-store dining is available all day, from early shoppers for breakfast and coffee in the Primarket Café, to Mezz's healthy dairy-free dishes and a Full English or Vegetarian breakfast – and then being wowed by The Disney Café experience, too. What can our guests expect from every café? In every one I aim for great fresh food, great service and some really interesting dishes to try.
Out of the three cafés and restaurants, can we ask which one's your fave? Probably The Mezz, because it has more scope to offer an on-trend food service. And it'll have a great buzz about it, too! Which dish does every Primark guest need to try? No doubt: the Chicken Tikka Nachodoms! Everyone loves nachos, but I've developed a very different twist to it. Check it out! Besides the Mezz, which part of the Birmingham store are you the most excited about? I love the Primark Disney Café: just the whole guest interaction and immersion in each visit, with the kids' play zones and touch screens. I cannot think of anywhere in Birmingham like it! It's such a unique selling point for this store. Where should we head for a quiet, chilled out coffee? My wife and daughter will be regular visitors, so if I can, I'll slip away and have an Americano with a slice of cake, and read the newspaper in the Primarket Café with them.
And which restaurant is perfect for taking the squad on a Saturday? It's got to be The Mezz. It has something for everyone: hand-stretched fresh pizza with some funky toppings, feel-good fresh salads, burritos and yummy sweet treats. But The Disney café is open all day long, so it's great for young families to have fun while shopping! Popping across the Pond to England? Visit our amazing new eateries in our brand new Birmingham store – our largest in the world. The store also features a Duck & Dry Xpress beauty bar and MILLS barbers – come for the fashion, stay for the five-star experience!


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Track My TV 4+
Krzysztof Deneka
- Free
Track My TV is made to help you track your favourite TV shows.
- Database with almost 3000 TV Shows (only continuing, without ended).
- Clean design
- Local push notifications
- Swipe right to show menu
- On upcoming screen long press on series to show additional top menu
- Mark episodes as watched as well as whole season
- Today Notification Widget
- Regular database updates with newest available TV series
- To delete series long press on main screen, delete option will show
- iCloud data synchronization
- Apple Watch version
Planned for next versions - Apple TV 4th edition and finally desktop edition.
What's New
Version 1.4.9
- fixed bug in Today Widget
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Have not found any other apps to do what I'm wanting
Perfect for tracking up coming episodes. Since cutting the cord this app is perfect for letting me know when a new episode of my favorite shows will be coming out.
Notifications used to be persistent but now disappear when they are a day old, I wish this would go back to remaining till I delete it.
Directions say "to delete series long press on main screen". This function does not work and I wish this gets fixed so series that are no longer being Aires can be removed.
Otherwise great app
Finally what I was looking for! It tracks all my favorite shows and can set up notifications for them too which is great. Only thing is...now keeps crashing. Also, doesn't have the option to delete a show. help?
Needs only one thing..
Awesome app! Only missing one feature: the option to delete a series from my series list. I suggest adding this in future versions.
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Requires iOS 9.0 and watchOS 3.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
- Languages
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Krzysztof Deneka
- Price
- Free
Family Sharing
With Family Sharing set up, up to six family members can use this app.


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DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for Italy
Depart for Italy
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Venice and Transfer to Opatija
Arrive in Venice and transfer to your hotel in the seaside town of Opatija. A gem on Croatia's Adriatic coast, nestled along the striking Gulf of Kvarner. Afternoon is at leisure to explore the town on your own. Perhaps take a stroll along the "Lungo Mare" seafront and enjoy beautiful views of the Gulf, sheltered by soaring mountains. Tonight, Welcome Drink and Dinner with your fellow travelers, followed by an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager on the journey that awaits you in Croatia and Slovenia
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - Full Day in Opatija
Enjoy a full day at leisure in the seaside town of Opatija, with its rich history, picturesque surroundings and gorgeous beaches, once a gathering spot for the Austro-Hungarian nobility. Alternatively, join the optional tour to the Istrian Peninsula that begins in Pula, a strategic port since the times of the ancient Romans. Afterwards, the tour continues to the resort town of Rovinj. Tonight, return to Opatija and explore the charming town with its wealth of fine seafood restaurants
Optional: Full Day Istrian Peninsula (AM)
Overnight: Opatija
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Zadar City Tour en Route to Split
Depart today for a long drive along the dramatic Adriatic coast to Split. En route stop at the historic old town of Zadar; highlighted by ruins of a Roman forum, medieval churches, cosmopolitan cafes and museums. This city is a wonderful combination of beautiful Roman architecture, Habsburg elegance, and a picture-perfect seafront. View the Cathedral and St. Donat Church before driving to the UNESCO protected seaside town of Split, the second largest city in Croatia. Upon arrival, in the early evening, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the scenic waterfront promenade
Overnight: Split
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Monday - Depart Split, Arrive in Dubrovnik
Walk along the cobbled streets of the Old Town featuring the historic inner city with its dominating Roman influence, built around the astonishing 4th century Palace of Diocletian. This spectacular palace is the largest and best preserved Roman palace in the world, built for the Emperor Diocletian, representing a precious example of Roman architecture. See the remains of the Roman Peristyle, the unusual Cathedral of St. Domnius built in the Middle Ages, and the Temple of Jupiter, with its headless black sphinx guarding the entrance. Spend time discovering the town independently before continuing along the coast to the spectacular walled city of Dubrovnik where you will have the opportunity to see the amazing views of this city known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic". Tonight, dinner is at your hotel
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 6, Tuesday - Dubrovnik City Tour
Enjoy the many delights of Dubrovnik today. The city's splendid medieval ramparts are considered to be one of the most grandiose fortification monuments in Europe, and its magnificent Old Town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The walking tour of "Old Dubrovnik" highlights the city's treasures within the 800-year-old walls including the Rector's Palace, an outstanding blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture and the monumental Sponza Palace, preserved with its original beauty. Under the City Bell Tower on Luza Square stands Orlando's Tower, dedicated to the knight that saved the city in the 9th century. Continue to the Dominican Monastery, whose museum is a major treasury of culture and visit the Franciscan Monastery with exhibits from the world's third oldest functioning pharmacy. The rest of the day is yours to wander the never-ending lanes of the Old Town or take a walk along the city walls. Tonight, perhaps attend the optional Traditional Croatian Dinner. Take a short drive from Dubrovnik through the Croatian countryside to a lovely homestead, where you will be welcomed with tasty samplings such as local cheese and Dalmatian prosciutto. Take in the lush surroundings while savoring a traditional meal consisting of time-honored dishes, carefully prepared with fresh ingredients from the farm
Optional: Traditional Croatian Dinner (PM)
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Dubrovnik
A full day at leisure to explore Dubrovnik independently. Perhaps visit the Maritime Museum in St. John's Castle, linger in the historic Old City, or, people-watch at a charming cafe. Alternatively, join the optional full day tour to Montenegro*, the "Jewel of the Mediterranean" nestled on the gorgeous Adriatic coast. Drive towards the stunning Bay of Kotor, the longest and deepest fjord in southern Europe. On to the charming coastal town of Perast where a short boat ride takes you to the 15th century "Our Lady of the Rocks" Church perched on an islet in the bay. Once there, visit the Roman Catholic Church whose interior is decorated with 68 paintings by Tripo Kokolja, a famous 17th century painter from Perast. Proceed to the charming city of Kotor for a guided walking tour. View the Cathedral of St. Tryphon, Maritime Museum, numerous Palaces and Old Square and get to feel the atmosphere of this unique medieval town. Leisure time to walk the winding cobblestone lanes of the Old City before returning along the Dalmatian Coast to Dubrovnik. Tonight, enjoy a walk along Dubrovnik's cobbled streets; see the glowing buildings and the fortifications accented against the night sky*Due to the new EU regulations, expect significant delays during border crossings between Croatia and Montenegro.
Optional: Full Day Montenegro Tour (AM)
Overnight: Dubrovnik
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Thursday - Pakovo Selo, Krka National Park, Sibenik
This morning, enjoy a scenic drive north to the quaint Dalmatian village of Pakovo Selo. After a light lunch, continue towards the breathtaking Krka National Park. Admire the lake and waterways at one of Croatia's most famous sights, including Skradinski Buk Falls. Arrive this evening in Sibenik, a city on the Adriatic coast of Croatia known as a gateway to the Kornati Islands. Dinner tonight is at your hotel
Overnight: Sibenik
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday - Travel to Zagreb, Arrive in Bled
After an early breakfast, travel inland through wooded mountains and lush vegetation to Zagreb, capital of Croatia. Upon arrival, take a sightseeing tour of Zagreb. View Ban Josip Jelacic square and the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Continue to the medieval section of the Upper Town with its Presidential Palace, Stone Gate, St. Mark's church and the Pope's tower. In the afternoon, depart for the lovely city of Bled, exquisitely set amidst the Julian Alps. Bled, with its rich natural beauty ranks among the world's most beautiful alpine resorts and is also renowned for its mild, healing climate and its thermal lake waters. With its emerald-green lake, picture-postcard church on an islet, a medieval castle clinging to a rocky cliff and some of the highest peaks of the Julian Alps, Bled is Slovenia's most popular resort. Tonight, an optional dinner at a charming and popular country inn in the tiny medieval town of Radovljica, highlighted by a selection of traditional Slovenian dishes and wine
Optional: Tour of Radovljica with dinner (PM)
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10, Saturday - Resort City of Bled
Surrounded by high peaks, Bled has enticed travelers since the mid-19th century for its pure air, magnificent scenery and healing thermal springs. Today, Bled is a sparkling all-seasons resort with delightful hotels, villas, and restaurants nestled on the lakefront. A tour through this charming town continues along the shores of the lake before ascending to imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff with soaring views. Spend the rest of the day exploring this stunning city on your own. Perhaps join the optional tour to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana. View the most significant sights of the old city center, with its unique mixture of Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture. Stop at the picturesque open-air market, Three Bridges Square, the Town Hall, and Robba Fountain, one of the city's best known Baroque monuments. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your newfound friends and Tour Manager
Optional: Ljubljana City tour (PM)
Overnight: Bled
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Sunday - Travel to Venice Mestre
This morning bid farewell to your tour manager before you transfer to Venice. Balance of the day is at leisure to independently explore Venice, a splendid city of palaces, canals, romance, and culture
Overnight: Venice Mestre
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Monday - Depart Italy
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Other departure cities available.
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Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers, nor are the transfers included if flight schedule does not meet the schedule below:
Passengers arriving to Venice on Day 2 should select flights that arrive no later than 3 PM. We cannot confirm the exact departure time of your group transfer further in advance as this time is determined by the arrival times to Venice for the entire group. All passengers will be advised on timing of your group transfer to Opatija, Croatia approximately 1-2 weeks prior to departure. Opatija is approximately a 3.5 hour drive from the Venice airport. Please arrive to Venice Airport arrival hall 30 minutes prior to your determined transfer time to meet with local representative.
Bristol Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the heart of the city just steps away from the Adriatic.
Hotel Atrium
This deluxe hotel is situated nearby Split's central shopping district.
Lacroma Hotel
This first class hotel is located close to the beach.
Amadria Park Hotel Jakov
This first class hotel overlooks the Adriatic Sea.
Park Hotel
This first class hotel is located in the center of Bled, on the shore of Lake Bled, near the famous Bled promenade.
Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre
This first class hotel is an eight minute walk from the Venezia Mestre Ospedale railway station.
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While Gate 1 is a budget tour operator the hotels used were the same ones used by higher cost tour operators. All hotels were first class and exceeded my expectations.
This was a fast paced trip to Croatia and Slovenia. Personally I did not encounter any problems with the accommodations or services. With one exception all included meals were great. The tour guide Alja could have been a bit more helpful at times.
The 11-day Affordable Croatia/Slovenia tour was a very good tour. Our tour guide Jelana, was exceptional - she had great knowledge of the history and culture of her country and her pride in showing off the beauties of her nation were apparent. We had an exceptional group of 24 travelers - this was a very nice number, allowing us to really get to know one another. The dates of our tour were prime in my opinion, though "off season" -- I would recommend this tour be done in late winter, very early spring, before the crowds hit the picturesque, but narrow streets of Croatian and Serbian cities (especially true in Dobrovnik). Wonderful experience.
Excallent job. Thank you again Dana
We had a very good tour. Our travel consultants were very polite and courteous, and helped us along the way with a few minor issues. Water being provided was very thoughtful and I loved that everyday. Airport transfer provided was also a great benefit to us as we had odd hour flight times. Our local guide in Venice was very helpful and guided us very well in spite of Gate1 deserting us in Venice. Wifi in Croatia was a good benefit and I hope other countries in Europe follow suit. However, there are 3 issues I would address. First, two of the five hotels, which were Hotel Adriatic and Hotel Park in Bled, did not have a kettle nor an iron in the room, and the room service was provided to us for the price we paid for the room. This is a basic service which should have been provided. Secondly, there was no Group photo taken at the end of the last day for keepsake memories. Also, alcohol was not provided on two of the three nights. On the last night, only one drink was provided and it should have been at least two per person. We had an extension with Venice and we were separated from the rest of the group, and more importantly, away from the city's center when we wanted to do the optional excursion with Gate1. These were a few major things that we would love to see the next time we book with Gate1.
Gate 1 really did a great job. Our guide and our driver were awesome. So informative and we really enjoyed the food, the hotels, etc. Everything exceeded our expectations and the bus was great. Our agent at affordable tours who helped us book it with Gate 1 was amazing. She even had pastries in our room at one of our hotels for my birthday.
In Zadar, the tour guide did not enter the city and we had to visit it on our own, with no map given. It was our expectation that the tour guide would provide us a walking tour, and visit (enter to) the Cathedral & St Donat church (as per the itinerary). In Porec, the tour guide did not enter or pay the entrance fees to the Basilica of Euphrasius (since it was mentioned in the itinerary, it was our expectation that the fees were included and he would provide an explanation of the site).
The accommodations were excellent. Rooms were clean and large enough for comfort. The breakfasts were nourishing and well-balanced with many choices.
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Divinity: Original Sin II Definitive Edition has come to consoles and fans of isometric role-playing games are in for a treat! With the latest chapter in the popular Divinity series, developer Larian Studios does not disappoint and continues to prove why they are the current masters of the genre. Build your character from scratch or select from six different premade characters if you like. Each character can also be recruited to your team of four creating a different experience every playthrough. Grab a controller and say goodbye to the real world.
Back when I gamed on PC, isometric RPGs like Baldur's Gate kept me glued to my screen for days on end, but it takes a certain type of gamer to enjoy this genre. A control freak like myself will instantly enjoy the ability to give detailed instructions to each character every turn. Like a digital Dungeons & Dragons campaign, these games usually give the player total control of how they interact with the world. Do you want to be evil and kill everyone? Go for it. Does your hero only care about themselves? That's fine, you don't even have to have a team, go solo instead. This level of detail is brought to unheard of levels in the Divinity series and Original Sin II goes even farther.
Original Sin II is a conversion of the mouse and keyboard PC game released last year. The console Definitive Edition provides all content to date and even owners of the PC version got a free update to include the content. Don't let the sequel effect scare you away. Players inexperienced with iso RPGs or who have never played the first games in the series can still get in on this action. The game does a fantastic job of introducing players to the systems and providing tutorials. Original Sin II is as complicated as you make it. With the ability to build characters and then play the story any way you want, if it's your first time, have fun with it.
Original Sin II is an experience. With over 100 hours of quests and side stories to pursue, there is no way to do everything. Your moral choices affect what quests open up and it is possible to kill a quest line by choosing to attack the evil entity asking for your assistance. Saving is key, and I cannot stress this enough. Quick save before ANY encounter you are unsure of. Many times I have reloaded after a 30 minute battle that did not go the way I wanted it to, just to go back and try a different approach. Every encounter has various options depending on your allegiances to a certain group or person. Even conversing with different party members can result in different outcomes. It is mind numbing to think of the time Larian Studios invested in creating so many paths for us to enjoy.
Unlike other fantasy games that have the standard tropes of requiring a tank, a healer, and some dps, Original Sin II goes a different route. Your characters can be sculpted to any role and learn from any of the various spell trees. Trying to master one will only lead to defeat and a well rounded group will have each character gain the ability to cast the most powerful and useful spells and skills. Yes, we have the usual HP (hit points) but Original Sin II uses an interesting system of physical and magical armor points. These must be depleted before HP is effected and also controls the chances of status effects taking hold. Gear is king and players should always look for the most gain to these stats over anything else. Keeping these armor ratings topped off in combat is also imperative.
The same system applies to your enemies, so focusing on either physical or magical damage to an opponent is the best way to get them to a point where you can damage their hit points. Once these armors are depleted you can also focus on "crowd control" or spells that take the enemy out of a round or more of combat. Spells and skills can produce effects like knockdown, shock, frozen, and hell, you can even turn them into a chicken. Since Original Sin II is a turn based game in combat, any spells that add an extra controllable entity, or summoned character is always a good choice. I particularly love the Summoning spells for this. Creating a totem or incarnate that will add an extra turn to your team that can quickly put you ahead in the numbers game.
As fulfilling as combat is in Original Sin II, the story is also fantastic. Without any big spoilers I will try to fill you in. Your character escapes a magic prison on an island only to find they are the chosen Godwoken. Using magical "Source", beings like yourself are hunted by Magisters, or "Magic Cops" as I call them. Once on the mainland the story ramps up and players must build their power in preparation of becoming a god. Only one of your party can ascend though, will it be your created character or one of your party members? That is entirely up to you. Will you be a kind or evil god? Or just plain indifferent? The choices you make will determine this.
Graphically Original Sin II is incredible. Every little detail is visible in 4k if you have a system to support it. Details on armor changes as you equip new finds. Spells get more and more intense and visually astounding. Elements are a huge part of combat and the effects of spells on the ground are beautiful. Every electrical shock and bubble of the poison pool is right there. Enemies are as varied as they are dangerous and very well designed. Audio is some of the best of any game I have ever played. Not since The Witcher 3 have I seen so much voice acting. Every character has recorded dialog. It. Is. Massive. Music is a perfect background addition to every scene; from exciting combat music, to ominous symphonic songs, and tranquil harmonies to compliment every area.
The world of Rivellon is huge. If I could quit my job and spend the next few years playing Divinity: Original Sin II Definitive Edition, I would. It is an addictive experience in every aspect. From the customization of your team and the impressive combat, to the thousands of outcomes in the story, it never gets old. I have spent hours, yes hours, just tweaking gear, sorting items, and crafting things. I even purchased Spider-man but have yet to touch it because of the grip this game has had on me, and likely will continue to for the coming months. At over 60 hours in I see no end in sight, and that's a good thing, because I never want this game to end. The scope of Original Sin II may be overwhelming to some players, but don't let that turn you away. If you enjoy fantasy or role-playing games, you cannot miss this game. Divinity: Original Sin II Definitive Edition has set the bar for isometric RPGs and I don't expect we will see anything nearly as good for a very long time.
Divinity: Original Sin II Definitive Edition is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. This review is based on a PS4 copy provided by the publisher.


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Free Comic Book Day is all about enticing customers into brick-and-mortar comics stores with the promise of—you guessed it—free comics, in hopes that they will like the freebies enough to come back and spend some money.
Digital comics providers do that as well. This weekend, Comic Bin is inviting comics fans to sample its service for free. Comic Bin works like the Marvel Unlimited service: For a monthly fee of $8.99, you can read any comic you like. It's an all-you-can-eat deal with an admittedly limited buffet, because there are only a handful of publishers who participate and most of them have only a handful of books. Nonetheless, those handfuls add up, and Comic Bin is offering 700 free comics altogether (hmm, that number seems familiar) so this is the time to get in there and see if it matches your tastes.
Comic Bin offers a free membership, and with that you can read an eclectic selection of Golden Age comics, such as Phantom Lady, Yellowjacket Comics, and Our Flagg Comics.
The $8.99 subscription fee, which is waived for this weekend, opens up the contemporary publishers: Top Cow, Bluewater, 215 Ink, Alterna, Arcana, Northwest Press, and others. If you've been hankering to read Bluewater's Honey Boo Boo bio-comic, or the first issue of Witchblade, this is your moment. The free-comics offer lasts through Sunday, May 5, so you have time to go to the comics store as well.
Comic Bin is a streaming service, so you have to have an internet connection to use either the standard browser-based service or the iOS app. I tested the reader in my Chrome browser and it worked pretty well, but the comic was larger than the browser frame so I had to scroll up and down to read it. I couldn't make either the full-screen or the panel-by-panel view work on the comics I checked, but the comic appears large enough in the browser that panel-by-panel isn't really necessary. It's possible that someone with a larger screen (mine is 15″) would be able to read the comic without a hiccup. Social-networking tools are tucked in at the bottom of the browser so they are unobtrusive but handy when you need them.
Anyway, now is the time to find out. Check out Comic Bin while it's free and see whether you'll miss it enough to want to pay for it on Monday morning.
A former book editor and newspaper reporter, Brigid Alverson started MangaBlog to keep track of her daughters¹ reading habits and now covers comics and graphic novels for Comic Book Resources , School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly Comics World, Robot 6, and MTV Geek. She also edits the Good Comics for Kids blog at School Library Journal. Brigid was a judge for the 2012 Eisner Awards. Send her an email to firstname.lastname@example.com


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Ask anyone who's raced karts over the past two decades and the chances are they've driven a kart powered by Honda's four-stroke GX160 engine. The much-loved GX160 is here to stay but is it time it was brought up to date? Could the larger capacity GX200 extreme engine with a more consistent power output and less than half the price of a top SP 160 engine be the future of four-stroke racing? We get the inside line from Pro-Kart tuners, RPM Motorsport.
Pro Kart sprint championship racing began in the early 90's and at one time was the largest kart grid at many kart circuits, I can remember racing in the RatPro run Honda challenge at Wombwell with 120 karts and a separate final grid of just novices
Over the years chassis, tyres and rules have changed but the engines have remained the same base unit, out the box, remove the restrictor, change the valve springs and race, in theory. Due to the inconsistencies of the GX160 engine people tried to change the engine to get the most out of it they could, not all these changes were in the interest of the sport and a set of engine technical regs were produced to try to keep the engines to a set level and have been used for many years with specially designed test equipment to try to ensure that all engines are as equal as possible. Various combinations of the Honda GX, World Formula and Subaru engines have been tried over the years but it always returns to the GX160 but with engine units now costing well over £1000 is it time for a rethink before we lose all the Honda Prokart grids in the UK due to the high cost of competing at the top level.
Roger Pitchford Motors: RPM have come up with an idea that could turn Pro Karting on it's head so we met with the RPM team at their workshop to find out the new concept.
KM – Ok Roger I have known you since 1994 when you could still fit in a kart seat and had hair, so before we get onto the new engines answer the question that most people ask, why do the 160SP engines cost so much?
RP – Because the MSA engine regs are an engine builders bible we have to produce an engine within those tolerances, out of a delivery of possibly 20 engines, when tested on the dyno machine you could get anything from 0 to 10 engines that are reasonably good but not up to top race standards as the engines are mass produced all the parts are slightly different in tolerances and its our job to strip all the engines to find the best bits and make the best engines we possibly can using only these parts, you can imagine the amount of wasted engine parts and engines that cannot be resold because nobody wants a basic engine.
KM – So whats the difference between a standard engine and an GX160SP?
PW – There could be anything up to 1.5HP at 6000 rpm between the 2 engines
KM – I can see the wastage involved in getting a top race engine but do you think that you have contributed to the demise of the Pro Kart grids as a lot of drivers cannot afford these engines and stop racing as they can no longer be competitive?
RP – No holds barred then! Ok yes if you put it like that then yes there's no doubt that we have been part of the problem, as drivers demand more it invariably costs more it's been a vicious circle.
KM – So why bring out a new variation of the engine if grids are falling?
PW – In sheds and garages all over the UK drivers have pro kart chassis ready for racing but they either don't have the cash for new SP engines allowing them to compete on a level playing field or can only race a few times a year and cannot justify buying them. The new engine will allow them to race competitively at a fraction of the cost.
KM – I see it's a GX200 engine does this mean you want to get rid of the GX160 engine altogether?
RP – God no! This is just an alternative and the drivers will be the judge of it, they will decide, we don't for one minute want to stop the GX160 engines, they are the recognised MSA championship engine for Senior, Junior and Cadet championships and always will be, we hope that it will be an alternative grid for owner driver sprint and endurance meetings.
KM – So how much is the engine going to be?
RP – £400+vat?
KM – That's a great price, for how long and when will it go up to over £1000, don't forget this is to be published and we will keep you to it – forever!
RP – Hate you Capenhurst! We will fix the price for 3 years depending on the retail cost from Honda of the base unit and will only increase in line with that.
KM – OK that's 3 years but then do we go up to the £1000 mark?
RP – I might regret this but after 3 years any engine increase will be in line with inflation. Happy now?
KM – Nice one that's what we wanted, and in writing as well! So how can you keep the price down to £400+vat per engine?
PW – Each engine is rated 7.2/7.3 HP on our dyno machine (could vary slightly on other dyno's) and to get there we can make any adjustment to the engine we want to which allows us to balance them and standardise them throughout the rev range, because we can do this to every engine we buy there are no wasted parts or motors making it all cost effective.
KM – That's fine but how do you keep them all level and stop drivers making their own adjustments?
PW – All engines will have a seal on the crankcase, head and carb and nothing will be able to be changed, it is to be an economy engine and this is the best we to do it.
KM – How do you intend to control the engines if they are used at many different circuits?
RP – Obviously if a driver buys engines they can use them anywhere they want to but if they do a race meeting at any circuit for example, PFI or Stretton in an owner driver meeting or championship then there are certain rules associated with the engine. Each circuit will be supplied with spare engines (depending on grid size) the race organiser can change any engines for a new one at any time if he feel that there is a problem, at the end of the meeting the winner or any other driver can have his engines changed by the organiser or scrutineer, it's up to the discretion of the circuits involved. There is also a buy back available at standard engine price and this can be arranged with each circuit. We also reserve the right to check any engine at any time to ensure it is within the stated engine limits, this could happen at any race meeting with our mobile dyno unit.
KM – Will there be any guidelines for circuits?
RP – Yes we are just working on a guideline sheet for any circuit that wants to run the engines within their club meetings
KM – What about service charges?
PW – these will be the same as the 160 engines as all service parts are the same but we are working on a possible service exchange system which will possibly work out cheaper.
KM – So who's running the engines at the moment?
RP – we are running at PFI on their Sunday owner driver meeting and also we have a grid at EPEC in all the rounds for the pro teams and all the top teams are now running the engines. If we are at the sprint meetings like PFI drivers can hire engines from us for £50 per engine per day if you arrange it with us before the meeting, we have a lot of interest from circuits who have not had a pro kart grid for years and drivers who had given up sprint racing due to high engine costs are returning so it is working we are getting drivers back onto the grid.
KM – Does this mean that the GX160SP engines are going to be worthless after drivers have spent a lot of money on them?
RP – Not at all the 160's will still be run within the MSA and at non MSA meetings alongside the GX200 extreme and if drivers want to change to the faster, cheaper engine then they can always sell them to the cadet drivers who always want top engines.
At a recent meeting at PFI Roger and team supplied the engines on a pool basis drawing the engines by number, most drivers had them fitted within 30-45 minutes and ran them throughout the day with no problems handing them back when finished. The lap times at PFI were 1.5/2 seconds a lap quicker, with more engine performance throughout the range. Speaking to all the drivers there were no negative comments from anyone, only encouragement and support.
So love him or hate him Roger has taken a big move forward in the pro kart class and a massive investment to try to revive the entry level class of karting, its true that we were losing drivers every year and something drastic had to be done, this could give the class the boost it desperately needs with a long term structure put into place with set costs, contact RPM for more information.
T. 01543 473548 / www.rpmpower.co.uk
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- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 to 6 lamb loin chops/racks
- 1 cup each red or yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup roughly chopped basil leaves
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Shares of Amazon.com Inc.
The bank raised its 12-month price target on the e-commerce giant to $1,000 from $770, making it one of the most bullish brokerages on Amazon's shares. The average rating among a survey of 42 analysts is the equivalent to buy, according to FactSet. Their median price target is $807.67.
Shares of Amazon soared 3.5% on Tuesday, pushing them up more than 43% over the last three months and 62% over the past year. They have vastly outperformed the S&P 500, which is up 12% over the last three months but down 2% on the year.
On Tuesday, the stock was also buoyed by Amazon's launch of a video service that will compete with Alphabet Inc.'s YouTube
Bernstein said a number of tailwinds, such as efficiencies at new fulfillment centers that will help to lower costs, and revenue growth at Amazon Web Services, have not yet been baked into consensus estimates, which has shortchanged Amazon's stock price.
"Amazon does not trade anywhere near what we think it is worth on a fundamental basis," said Bernstein analyst Carlos Kirjner. "This has been the case for a long time, is still the case today, and would still be the case in a year if the stock were to reach our target."
Bernstein, which has an outperform rating on Amazon's shares, lifted its fiscal 2016 and 2017 earnings per share estimates by several dollars on Tuesday, citing efforts by Amazon to reduce expenses and expectations that Amazon Web Services contributes $10 billion in incremental revenues over the next two years. It now expects 2016 EPS of $10.05, versus a previous estimate of $7.88, and 2017 EPS of $17.56, compared with an earlier estimate of $12.97. The consensus estimate is currently calling for earnings of $5.45 and $9.86, respectively, according to FactSet.
This, in turn, is expected to contribute favorably to profit margins, says Kirjner. Bernstein estimates that gross margins could reach 36.41% in 2016 and 39.18% in 2017, higher than the current consensus estimates of 34.83% and 36.26%, respectively, as Amazon shifts to higher-margin businesses, such as AWS, Marketplace and Fulfillment by Amazon.
"We have high conviction that gross margin will continue its expansion, much faster than currently reflected in consensus estimates," said Kirjner.
Last quarter, Amazon's total operating expenses grew by 23%, but Bernstein said the growth in costs for AWS and its retail business are now "slowing significantly." It also projects big declines in costs related to technology and content acquisition for Prime Video, which Amazon Chief Financial Officer Brian Olsavsky said, on an earnings call last month, negatively impacted gross margin.
Amazon's gross margin improved by 300 basis points in its most recent quarter despite the higher content costs. Olsavsky said that was a reflection of strong growth at AWS, however Kirjner warned in a note to clients this week that AWS revenues will likely "slow down as they grow," thus underscoring the importance of improving efficiencies across Amazon's business.


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