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Today's post is a guest post from Teny Kuti, a first-year student in Aston University's Law School. The post discusses the various effects of the forthcoming HS2 high-speed rail link, as well as some of the potential consequences moving forward. Please follow Teny via Twitter here, and his own blog The Whole Spectrum for an interesting take on a number of different issues, ranging from politics to business.
Frequently described as the most substantial rail project ever built in the UK set to open in 2026, High speed rail 2 will form a high-speed link between Birmingham and London, reducing the travel time to 49 minutes. However, the project has never been shy of controversy. Since the HS2 received Government approval in 2012, it has seen strong opposition from those who would lose their homes on the current plans and indeed, HS2 Ltd has claimed that 1,740 buildings would be destroyed by the rail line, with nearly 900 being homes. Now with the recent developments such as the Chairman of the project resigning and claims that the cost has been vastly underestimated from £56bn to potentially £100bn, it becomes pertinent to discuss whether HS2 will have a positive or negative impact on the country.
The rail line intends to link both London and Birmingham, and then a phase 2 extension is planned to connect Leeds and Manchester to the line. This could address many long running problems such as the high house prices in London caused by a dense population living there. The ability to travel from Birmingham to London in under an hour may allow for people who work in London to seek cheaper housing in Birmingham without having to suffer a 2-hour commute. As living in Birmingham becomes a more viable option, this would reduce demand for homes in London thus causing prices to decline, theoretically. Having an easy connection to London may also result in more Businesses following in the footsteps of HSBC and relocating to Birmingham, or potentially creating smaller satellite offices in the city. However, this could result in Birmingham eventually sharing similar issues currently facing London. As seen when Deutsche Bank moved to Birmingham in 2014 the demand for homes increased by two-thirds. This far exceeded the supply of houses and thus prices went up. Should other high value firms follow Deutsche Bank and make the move to Birmingham, it may just inherit the problems they were trying to escape.
The physical construction of the rail line would result in jobs being created as the Department for Transport claims that construction of the project will create 25,000 jobs in addition to 100,000 people working at the new stations and 3,000 jobs operating the trains themselves. Naturally, these jobs would benefit the country as it allows people to earn a wage and thus spend it in the country, improving the economy. However, the construction of the line would also destroy 985 businesses that are currently on the planned route of the line and thus, the people employed there would lose their jobs. Specifically, HS2 Ltd claimed that 19,590 jobs would need to be relocated but for those who were already earning a lower income in a job that was integral to the location such as a farmhand, finding a new job may be difficult. Although, the project is creating several times more jobs than it is causing to relocate, thusly the rail line would have a positive impact on the job market, as well as the benefits of a better-connected country.
The financial cost of the project has recently been found to be much more than was previously stated, calling into question how cost effective it currently is. The rail line was approved on a budget of £56bn but it has recently been leaked that it may increase to over £100bn due to underestimating how much the contractors would need to be paid to complete the project in a timely manner. This has renewed questions of whether this money could be spent on something more effective. Many have criticised the project as being a way to circumvent the existing problems in the transport network. The money used on HS2 could also be used to fix potholes, upgrade the existing train services, or expand bike and bus services. These projects would not require the compulsory purchase of land, nor would it destroy people's homes and businesses. HS2 Ltd has also faced numerous claims of undervaluing the land that they need to buy resulting in families and Businesses being forced to move out, but without enough compensation from the Government to relocate. Not only is this damaging to the individuals it directly affects, but it also proliferates an anti-Government sentiment which conflicts with the sense of interconnected national pride they hope to achieve with HS2.
The environmental impact is also worthy of discussion as with any train, the transport is more environmentally friendly if it is replacing transport by car given that one train can take hundreds of people. However, High Speed Rail itself is not significantly better for the Environment than a normal train. Indeed, the methods used to construct the rail line are certainly not environmentally friendly and thusly, it is possible that HS2 may do more damage to the Environment when considering the wildlife disrupted and trees cut down. Given that the primary users of HS2 would likely be using a normal train otherwise, the environmental impact of HS2 is likely to be negative but to a minimal degree, largely due to the harm done during construction.
HS2 is going to have a profound far reaching effect on the UK ranging from the country wide economy to a family of farmers in Buckinghamshire. The rail line seems to have a net positive impact on the economy if it produces the amount of jobs they expect, this should offset the amount of people who have lost their jobs or need to relocate. The rail may also relieve some of the pressure on London as the hub of the largest service firms. Should these firms choose to move to Birmingham and eventually to Leeds and Manchester, this would benefit the economies of these individual cities while decreasing the price of housing in London, but also increasing the price in these various cities. When the UK gains the benefit of this economic increase is dependent on whether the project remains on budget, though this seems unlikely and the potential for it to go over budget is supported by the resignation of its Chairman in early December. Ultimately, HS2 should have a positive effect on the economy, but a negative effect on individuals and small business owners who are an obstruction to the most substantial rail project ever built.
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iPhone XS Max is on the market,Huawei had a new product launch event was held in London on 15th October . Launch a new higher model Huawei Mate 20.
Huawei Mate 20 Highlights focus on AI technology applications. And it's all based on Huawei's new processor, the Kirin 980, launched last month. It is not only the world's first mobile terminal chip for 7nm process technology, but also the world's first chip embedded with dual NPU (Neural Network Unit Processor).Huawei Mate 20 Pro looks similar to other flagship products. Liu Hai zhong integrates a 24 megapixel RGB camera, a flood sensor and an infrared camera. These sensors work together to achieve facials. Recognition, recognition speed is 30% higher than before, even if you have a beard, glasses or a hat can still be identified.
In terms of photography, the Mate20 series adds a 16mm Leica ultra-wide-angle lens to the P20 series of 40-megapixel wide-angle lens, 20-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and 8 million-pixel telephoto card. Tensile image visual effects, while creative macro effects, have recently achieved a 2.5 cm focusing distance.
Huawei creatively uses a combination of graphene technology + liquid cooling system (HUAWEI SuperCool) cooling system to provide superior rapid cooling performance, allowing the CPU and GPU to maintain a full fire state for a long time, standby longer, the overall performance of the phone is greatly improved Upgrade.
AI, graphene, super wide-angle, super macro, large battery capacity, wireless reverse charging, etc., under the trouble of the smartphone bottleneck of innovation, as one of the most anticipated high-end flagship models this year,Huawei Mate 20 is very perfect .

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Manchester City Council Climate Change Sub-group 23rd January 2020
In November 2019 Manchester Climate Change Agency commissioned the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Manchester to undertake a review of Manchester's climate change commitments. The brief for the work is available here.
On 23rd January 2020 the Tyndall Centre presented an update on their work to date to Manchester City Council's Climate Change Sub-group. The slides are available to download below. The minutes from the meeting will be available from the Council's website here.
The Tyndall Centre's final report will be published at the end of February 2020 and be available from here.
Jonny Sadler
Programme Director
Manchester Climate Change Agency


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Candidates for the snap parliamentary elections of October 20 in the uninominal constituencies no.17, 33, 48 and 50 can be nominated and can register as of today, August 21, IPN reports.
According to the Central Election Commission (CEC), in order to register, candidates must submit, together with documents envisaged by the normative framework, the subscription lists containing the signatures of 500 to 1000 supporters who have the right to vote in the uninominal constituency where they intend to run for. A female candidate can be registered if she submits the signatures of 250 to 500 supporters.
For the registration of the initiative group, the candidate for the position of Member of Parliament shall submit personally, at the latest 50 days before the election day, to the constituency council a set of documents listed on the CEC page. Within three days from the receipt of documents, the uninominal constituency electoral council will verify if they are correct and decide on the registration or refusal to register the initiative group.
The candidates' registration documents shall be submitted to the electoral councils of the uninominal constituencies. Contact details, place and time for receipt of documents can be consulted on the Commission's official website.
The deadline for submitting documents for initiative groups registration is August 30 inclusive.


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New rules which aim to reduce the amount of vehicle traffic in Lancaster's pedestrian zone are due to come into force from next Monday (3rd February).
As part of the Lancaster Square Routes project, Lancashire County Council is bringing in an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order.
The changes are being made following a request by Lancaster City Council to improve the management of vehicle traffic within the pedestrian zone.
The main changes will see:
- A change to the period when goods vehicles cannot enter the zone to 10am - 5pm to fit with the main shopping hours.
- Removal of the permit system by which some drivers can access the zone by vehicle for either loading or parking, including access for disabled parking.
- The introduction of a new dispensation system by which the zone can be accessed by vehicles for certain purposes, including for essential works or events and by market traders (time limited).
To compensate for the reduction in spaces for disabled drivers, four additional spaces have been created on the city council managed St Nicholas Arcades car park. In addition, disabled drivers can use any council car park for free.
The order will last for 18 months, during which the effects of the changes will be monitored and people and organisations will be able to give their views on how they are working.
Changes can be made during the period if necessary.
Councillor Janice Hanson, Cabinet member with responsibility for Economic Regeneration and Planning, said: "Lancaster's pedestrian zone is at the heart of the city and the setting for much city centre trading, commercial activity and host to many of the city's cultural offerings.
"The ETRO will look at whether traffic can be better managed to create a more pleasant and safer environment for pedestrians and to the benefit of all who live, work and do business in this centre.
"It is all about striking a good balance between the needs for vehicle access and the interests of pedestrians."
County Councillor John Fillis, Lancashire County Council Cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "We want to improve the way traffic is managed to achieve a better environment and get the most out of this space which is vital to the daily functioning and economy of the city.
"The experimental order will allow us to monitor how the changes to traffic management work in practice and make adjustments if necessary to improve the way they work.
"We'll work closely with the city council, businesses and local people throughout to achieve the best result for Lancaster."
Leaflets outlining the changes are being distributed to businesses in the centre and are available at various locations around the district including both town halls, VICs, all district libraries and to permit holders where details are held.
• More information is available at www.lancaster.gov.uk/lancasterparking


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One very cool feature of my new camera is its "rapid fire" feature. It can take something like 12 shots in a second.
I tested it out on Jacoby, ever my willing subject:
I have dreams of making a flip book with a set of these sorts of photos. I tried it out yesterday with judges looking at cats in the rings, and also on a white ibis I saw in a parking lot. I haven't had a chance to look at those photos, but I'll bet I got at least a couple of keepers!


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Here is a video of a boston terrier dog named Hachiko. In this video, Hachiko is playing football with a bottle in a football field.
The video is in slow motion to see all details of the action. This video was filmed in United Kingdom.
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Beyond a Book Review: Damage Control by Amber Dermont
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"Our brothers and sisters are there with us from the dawn of our personal stories to the inevitable dusk." ~Susan Scarf Merrell
"A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life." ~Isadora James
"Our siblings. They resemble us just enough to make all their differences confusing, and no matter what we choose to make of this, we are cast in relation to them our whole lives long." ~Susan Scarf Merrell
"An older sister helps one remain half child, half woman." ~Author Unknown
"Sister to sister we will always be,
A couple of nuts off the family tree."
~Author Unknown
"Of two sisters one is always the watcher, one the dancer." ~Louise Glück
"A sister is someone who loves you from the heart, no matter how much you argue you cannot be drawn apart." ~Shiv Sharma
"I smile because you are my sister, I laugh because there is nothing you can do about it!" ~Anonymous


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Former Cowboys RB Joseph Randle threatened to kill a detention deputy back in May after he wasn't allowed to make a phone call.
"'I will kill you I swear on my life and everything that I have I will kill you when I get out,'" Randle told the officer several times, according to documents released on Monday, via Kansas.com.
The documents mentions that deputy "did feel threatened by what Inmate Randle stated." Beyond that, deputy "was also threatened by the way Inmate Randle said the threats. The threat was made in a very aggressive manner by yelling them."
According to the release, the deputy wouldn't allow Randle to make a call because another deputy gave him an opportunity to do so earlier in the day.
Randle is facing another felony criminal threat charge for the incident.
TMZ reported last week that Randle was found mentally competent by a Kansas judge on Wednesday after the court reviewed a report from a Wichita mental health center and heard other arguments.
According to the report, the judge in this case still believes Randle needs some mental help, and has ordered him to be placed in a mental health facility if he's eventually released on bond.
Randle will now stand trial for the assault case in which he allegedly tried to run people over with his car after a beer pong match. He was arrested for the incident and charged with multiple felonies, including aggravated battery and interfering with law enforcement.
Randle, 24, was in the third year of his four-year, $2.349 million rookie contract that included a $188,820 signing bonus when the Cowboys cut him several months ago.
Randle is currently a free agent and served a four-game suspension for violating the NFL Personal Conduct Policy.
In 2015, Randle appeared in six games and ran for 313 yards on 76 carries (4.1 YPC) to go along with 10 receptions for 87 yards receiving and four touchdowns.


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Retail sales in the U.S. recorded their largest drop in almost a year, as households seem to be tightening their belts when it comes to major purchases like new cars and building materials, according to CNBC reports.
The latest figures out of the U.S. Department of Commerce show retail sales decreased 0.3 percent last month in their biggest falloff recorded since February 2017. The revised data for December also saw something of a downward adjustment, with sales figures shown to be unchanged as opposed to the up 0.4 percent as previously reported. Economists had not been expecting a contraction, and retail sales had been forecast to rise 0.2 percent in January.
Year-on-year, retail sales numbers rose 3.6 percent, however.
Removing automobiles, gasoline, building materials and food services from consideration to look at just the core retail sales numbers, growth was flat last month after a downwardly revised 0.2 percent drop in December.
Core retail sales basically correlate with the consumer spending component of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP). That downward reversal is also notable, as the figure was initially reported to have gained 0.3 percent in December. The unchanged nature of core retail last month indicates a slowdown in consumer spending to the start the year.
The downward revision to December's data also suggests that the government could lower its fourth-quarter estimate for consumer spending. Consumer spending accounts for two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, and was reported to have picked up at a 3.8 percent annualized rate in the fourth quarter. Likewise, the economy grew at a 2.6 percent pace in the final three months of 2017.
In other sales news, auto sales were down 1.3 percent in their second month in a row of declines. Receipts at service stations rose 1.6 percent, reflecting higher gasoline prices, and sales at building material stores dropped 2.4 percent — their largest decline since April 2016.
Furniture, health and personal care stores all saw declines, too, but apparel and electronics dealers saw increases.
The PYMNTS Cross-Border Merchant Friction Index analyzes the key friction points experienced by consumers browsing, shopping and paying for purchases on international eCommerce sites. PYMNTS examined the checkout processes of 266 B2B and B2C eCommerce sites across 12 industries and operating from locations across Europe and the United States to provide a comprehensive overview of their checkout offerings.


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Experience in Chinese culture —— making glue puddings
International Chinese Training Center organizing overseas students to carry out practical activities of language and culture
At 1:30 on the afternoon of March 21, the practical activities of Chinese culture —— Chinese traditional food(tangyuan)was started. Nearly 50 overseas students and all faculty members from International Chinese Training Center and 16 Chinese undergraduates from College of Economic Management took part in the activity.
Last semester, International Chinese Training Center had held a practical activity of introducing and making dumplings, representative food eaten in festivals in northern China. This time the center specially selected another kind of food enjoyed in traditional Chinese festivals —— tangyuan(stuffed dumplings made of glutinous rice flour served in soup)as the theme, so as to make overseas students gain a thorough understanding of representative Chinese food and its making process. After eating tangyuan they themselves made, many overseas students said, "Through the activity of making tangyuan, we not only taste the delicious food, but also try to make it. More importantly, we experience the spirit of 'beauty in peaceful family and harmony in reunion' in Chinese culture in the process of making tangyuan".


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Meeting of the German submarine U-66, returned from the 6th combat campaign, in the port of Lorient.
This military campaign in the Caribbean Sea was the first offensive of a U-66 submarine under the command of a young captain-lieutenant Frederick Markworth who was at that time 27 years old. Before that, the boat was commanded by Robert-Richard Zapp, and the U-66 was considered one of the most successful submarines Kriegsmarine.
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Octonauts Party Supplies
Most children's parties have themes and Octonauts theme is one of the most popular kids birthday party themes in the recent times. Having a Octonauts theme makes it easier for you to plan your child's party because it narrows down your options. Now organizing kids' birthday party is fun and easy because Octonauts Party Supplies are available online.
Create your Octonauts Party Menu
Cake is a must-have in any party, especially in children's party and for our party the cake must be based on Octonauts. You can bake the Octonauts cake yourself. Or you can order a Octonauts cake from your local bakery. You can purchase cake toppers from Octonauts Party Supplies stores. For other foods, you can order pizza or prepare sandwiches as these would go well with Octonauts party. Spaghetti, hamburgers, chicken nuggets, chips and dips, and barbecue are fun foods in Octonauts birthday party for kids. Do not forget the drinks for Octonauts fans. You can prepare fruit juice or punch in a big bowl or you can serve Kool-Aid for colorful drinks while matching the flavor color with Octonauts theme.
Inviting the Guests for the Octonauts Birthday Party
You need to invitations that match your Octonauts theme. You don't have to make Octonauts Invitations yourself (even if you are crafty). You don't even have to download printable Octonauts invites online. You don't even have to buy a pack of Octonauts invitations from a party supply store. Very cute Octonauts invitations are included in Octonauts Party Supplies packs. You just have to make sure that you have written down all the necessary details on Octonauts Invitations. Just make sure to fill out date, time, venue, attire or costume, and your contact number on Octonauts Party invitations. You can also include a map if you are going to have the Octonauts party in a rented venue.
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You need to pick a schedule and venue for the Octonauts Birthday Party several weeks in advance. Choose a schedule when your child's friends (Octonauts fans) are available, especially when they are already of school age. Saturday morning is a great time for Octonauts themed kids' parties. For the venue, you can have Octonauts party in your own house or yard if you have a big space. Or you can rent a hall if you have enough budget, and you are planning to invite many guests for your Octonauts Birthday Party. Decorations are already included in Octonauts party supplies.
Octonauts Party Supplies
Octonauts party supplies are available in different packs. Depending on your need, you just have to choose from basic, deluxe and ultimate Octonauts party packs. You can also personalize Octonauts party supplies with your text.
Octonauts Party Packs
Octonauts Basic Party Pack
This pack features Octonauts themed place settings for eight guests. Each Octonauts basic party pack includes eight dinner plates, desert plates and cups. Also included are eight spoons, forks and knives and twenty napkins; all in Octonauts theme-matching colors. A plastic table cover is also present that compliments the Octonauts theme.
Octonauts Deluxe Party Pack
This Octonauts themed deluxe party pack includes table settings for eight guests along with a personalized banner. Each Octonauts deluxe party pack features eight dinner and dessert plates, twenty napkins and eight cups. Also included are eight spoons, forks and knives, one plastic table cover and twenty four Candy Stripe Candles. Two Crepe Streamers (81 feet each) and one Vinyl Personalized Banner are also present in Octonauts Deluxe Party Pack.
Octonauts Ultimate Party Pack
This Octonauts Ultimate Party Pack comes with eight place settings along with a personalized vinyl banner. Each Octonauts themed Ultimate Party Pack features Invitations, Hot/Cold Cups, dinner and dessert plates (eight each). A set of 24 Plastic Cutlery (8 forks, 8 spoons, 8 knives), a personalized vinyl banner and Plastic Table Cover are also included in this Octonauts birthday party pack. Twelve Latex Balloons, 66 feet of Curling Ribbon, 2 sets of 81 feet Crepe Streamer, Candy Stripe Candles, six Foil Balloon Weights and Twirly Whirlys are also present in this Octonauts birthday pack. Almost all the Octonauts Party Supplies that you'll need are present in this pack.
These Octonauts Party Supplies will make planning a stylish birthday celebration both easy and affordable.
Other Octonauts Party Supplies
There are some other party supplies are either not present in Octonauts party packs or you may want to order them to entertain extra guests. Those Octonauts Party Supplies can be bought separately.
Octonauts Tableware
- Octonauts Dinner Plates.
- Octonauts Dessert Plates.
- Octonauts Lunch Napkins.
- Octonauts Beverage Napkins.
- Octonauts Cups.
- Octonauts Table Cover.
- Octonauts Cutlery.
- Octonauts Paper Straws.
Octonauts Invites and Thank Yous
- Octonauts Invitations.
- Octonauts Personalized Photo Cards.
- Octonauts Stationery Card Invitations.
Octonauts Decorations
- Octonauts Centerpiece.
- Octonauts Removable Wall Decorations.
- Octonauts Puff Balls.
- Octonauts Personalized Banner.
- Octonauts Personalized Yard Signs.
- Octonauts Twirly Whirlys.
- Octonauts Crepe Streamers.
Octonauts Balloons
- Octonauts Mylar Balloons.
- Octonauts Matte Balloons.
- Octonauts Foil Balloons.
- Octonauts simple balloons.
- Octonauts Latex Balloons.
- Octonauts Solid Metallic color Latex Balloons.
- Octonauts Foil Balloon Weights.
- Octonauts Curling Ribbons.
Octonauts Favors
- Octonauts Personalized Favor Boxes.
- Octonauts Favor Packs.
- Octonauts DIY Favor Bag Kits.
- Octonauts Loot Bags.
- Octonauts Tattoo.
- Octonauts Stadium Cups.
- Octonauts Inflatable Toys.
- Octonauts Stickers.
- Octonauts Blowouts.
- Octonauts Notepads.
- Octonauts Noise Putty.
- Octonauts Primary Crayon Boxes.
- Octonauts Skateboards.
- Octonauts Masks.
- Octonauts Foam Stars.
- Octonauts Personalized Candy Bars.
- Octonauts Personalized Milk Chocolate Lollypops.
- Octonauts Personalized Rainbow Swirl Lollypops.
- Octonauts Personalized Water Bottle Labels.
- Octonauts Personalized Glass Bottle Labels.
- Octonauts Personalized Candy Jars.
Octonauts Activities
- Octonauts Activity Placemats.
- Octonauts Pinata.
- Octonauts Pinata Fillers.
- Octonauts Pinata Busters.
Octonauts Cake Supplies
- Octonauts Cupcake Box.
- Octonauts Cupcake Rings.
- Octonauts Personalized Cupcake Wrappers.
- Octonauts Sweet Servers.
- Octonauts Party Sparklers.
- Octonauts Candy Stripe Candles.
- Octonauts Thin Sparkler Candles.
Games and Activities for Octonauts Birthday Party
While the early birds are waiting for the Octonauts party to start, you should have something prepared to keep them from getting bored. You can put crayons and coloring pages on each table or simple art projects related to Octonauts theme that they can do. You should pick games that are appropriate for the child's age and related to Octonauts, if possible. Do not forget the prizes for the winners and non-winners as well and also their Octonauts favor boxes when it is time to say goodbye.
- Treasure Hunt can surely get the Octonauts party started.
- The Chopsticks Game would go well with Octonauts theme.
- Origami Boat Race is a fun activity that matches to Octonauts party theme.
- Octonauts fans will love Back-to-back balloon pop game.
- You can also arrange Outdoor Games that compliment the Octonauts theme.
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Iron Man Crack/Patch
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|34 / 100
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Sega / Artificial Mind and Movement
Iron Man reviews ( 4 )
AWFUL game! Worst graphics ever, total garbage. Previous comment, I mean, "best first person shooter/action, and very good graphics" is a fake or bad joke.
I love this game. The graphics are made of 100% pure win (and pancakes). The storyline is perfected in terms of accuracy. I also love lying. This game is crap. Avoid at all costs.
Bad graphics, bad gameplay, worse responsiveness, and the silliest, arcade gamiest setpieces that I've ever seen. Please, for your sake, don't get it. Its not even fun.
Oh my god, I didn't though that such rubbish even cant be produced. Yes this is a movie license game, yes we all know that such games usually suck, but at least they were playable. This game is raw: -the graphics are ugly, it's 2008 not 2005.-cut scene are ugly, characters very weakly similar to they movie analogies .- game play is weak( it mostly consist of "go from point A to point b"). Locations are poor and uncreative, AI is stupid.- controls are very uncomfortable.So please save your money and time don't rentbuy this game, if you want to play a superhero game play Batman:Arkham Asylum.


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Cutting Edge 3rd edition
Cutting Edge at a glance
Cutting Edge gets students communicating accurately in their English classes, in preparation for their future careers.
- Content – the books are visually attractive, clearly laid out and enriched with DVD material for extra motivation.
- Teacher's book – logical and accessible with ready-made lesson plans, the teacher's book provides clear and helpful references to the CEF for each activity, plus additional practice material and tests.
- Active Teach software – the full student's book and the audio and video content on the digibord help students to stay motivated and in contact with the teacher.
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A stark warning about the finances of the games industry has been aired at the Edinburgh Interactive conference.
The sector had suffered "significant disruption" to its business model, Edward Williams, from BMO Capital Markets told the industry gathering.
"For Western publishers, profitability hasn't grown at all in the past few years and that's before we take 2009 into account," he said.
By contrast, he said, Chinese firms were still seeing improved profits.
What makes the difference between Western firms and Chinese developers was the way they went about getting products to players.
Western publishers, said Mr Williams, still relied on the traditional develop methods of putting a game on a DVD and then selling that through retail channels.
Chinese developers focussed primarily on the PC market and used direct download, rather than retail stores, to get games to consumers.
Those Chinese developers were also helped by the low number of console users in South East Asia which meant developers there did not have to pay royalties to console makers.
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A macroscopic approach to glacier dynamics
Journal of Glaciology
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A simple approach to glacier dynamics is explored in which there is postulated to be a relationship between area and volume with three parameters: the time for area to respond to changes in volume, a thickness scale, and an area characterizing the condition of the initial state. This approach gives a good fit to the measurements of cumulative balance and area on South Cascade Glacier from 1970-97; the area time-scale is roughly 8 years, the thickness scale about 123 m, and the 1970 area roughly 4% larger than required for adjustment with volume. Combining this relationship with a version of mass continuity expressed in terms of area and volume produces a theory of glacier area and volume response to climate in which another time constant, the volume time-scale, appears. Area and volume both respond like a damped spring and mass system. The damping of the South Cascade response is approximately critical, and the volume time-scale is roughly 48 years, six times the area time-scale. The critically damped spring and mass analogy reproduces the time dependence predicted by the more complicated traditional theory of Nye.
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A mound of old rusted nails set in a book-box lined with precious gold, seems an unlikely combination, setting in place vivid contrasts; polished and tarnished, good and evil, eternal and that which decays.
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Cleartrip launches new holidays unit; unveils special offers
DUBAI, October 21, 2019
Leading online travel agency Cleartrip has launched Cleartrip Holidays, offering affordable holiday packages to the region and beyond with some of the world's leading hotels and airlines.
To celebrate the launch, customers can join the Cleartrip Holiday Club, a limited membership loyalty club which allows them to buy a holiday and get their next holiday for free.
The membership gives you a free holiday next summer to Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan or Turkey. The holiday will include economy return airfares, a stay in a 4-star hotel, daily breakfast, airport transfers and a sightseeing tour, said the statement from Cleartrip.
Cleartrip has also launched an Unlimited Option for holidays in Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia which allows customers the freedom to select their own itinerary.
Travellers will have a dedicated driver and guide and can customise their daily itinerary from a selection of over 20 sightseeing tours at their own pace, it stated.
The Cleartrip guide offers expert local insights and recommendations on the widest range of experiences, it added.
Cleartrip Holidays will offer guests to have their own on-hand Cleartrip concierge service to assist 24/7 on the ground, ensuring everything runs smoothly and a free wifi-hotspot device for each guest to make sure communication is a breeze.
The packages have been priced at affordable rates with holidays starting from as low as Dh1,300, there is no scrimping on luxuries, said a top official.
"Cleartrip Holidays are a perfect mix that offer convenience, comfort and flexibility. With our bespoke offerings and on-the-ground concierge service, we are meeting a growing need for customers to have the freedom and control while travelling," remarked Anand Kandadai, Executive Vice President - Holidays, Accommodation & Experiences.
Customers will be given flexibility in departure dates, choice of airline and handpicked hotels and all tours will be on a private basis, with English and Arabic speaking guides to make sure visitors don't miss a thing, he stated.
From beach holidays to city breaks, adventure holidays to nature escapes, there is something for everyone, with trips from Europe to the Middle East, including some of the world's most untouched places and most popular destinations such as Paris, Rome and Madrid.
Guests can start designing their trip from the comfort of their own home, by visiting the Cleartrip website, said Kandadai.
"We don't just have the most popular destinations as the market is changing. In this millennial age, travellers want undiscovered destinations, the ones their friends will be excited about when they post their photos on social media," he noted.
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When Jack Bauer arrived at Rask's hideout at around 4:30pm, he told him and his men that he had brought the CIA agent to whom Nils was ratting them. When Jack told them she was unconscious because of a dose of propofol, Rask told him that they had something to counter the effects. He then instructed Radko and Danilo to get Morgan out of the trunk, awaken her, and interrogate her.
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As Radko continued to torture Morgan, they were interrupted when they heard shots. Danilo grabbed a submachine gun to check, but when he returned, he saw Kate had killed Radko. He started shooting at her, but Kate grabbed a gun and shot Danilo repeatedly in the body.
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However, the BIOS supporting PCI-E 4.0 can still be downloaded. Gigabyte obviously left a path for itself. To play "Destiny 2" or PCI-E 4.0, imagine users will have their own answers.
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BLOG: Random Thoughts of a Senior - Catawbapalooza
April 15, 2008
by Casey Lane Hudgins '08
Catawba College students, including me, just finished enjoying Catawbapalooza, a week-long event that is sort of like a Homecoming weekend capped by a carnival on the very last day.;
Every year, there's a different theme — one year it was a luau theme, this year it was a Mardi gras theme. T-shirts are made using the annual theme and everyone gets a t-shirt to keep and remember that year's Catawbapalooza. Read more...;
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Jennifer Lopez says that while many people in the industry told her to lose weight at the start of her career, she didn't want to lose her curves.
"They didn't bother me at all. But I got a lot of flak for it from people in the industry. They'd say, 'You should lose a few pounds,' or 'You should do this or do that.' It finally got to the point that I was like, 'This is who I am. I'm shaped like this,' " Lopez told InStyle. "Everybody I grew up with looked like that, and they were all beautiful to me. I didn't see anything wrong with it. I still don't!"
Lopez embraced her curves at a time when her generation "was very much focused on size 0 models," a look that she said "was just so unattainable for most normal people, including me."
"So many people have come up to me over the years — famous people, people I meet on the street, fans, everybody — and they say that very thing: 'Thank you so much. I have the same type of body. I used to think I was fat, but now I feel beautiful,' " she said.
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During July several of the Live & Local team along with two Promoters from Warwickshire and Worcestershire (Shindig) headed down to Carleon near Newport to attend the annual National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) conference.
The conference is a huge event on the rural touring calendar, attended by rural and community touring schemes from across England and Wales as well as performing arts companies, promoters and Arts Council representatives. This year's conference, 'Extending the Reach', took place at the University of Wales, Newport in Carleon, a beautiful spot with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Our schedule for the three days was jam packed with showcases, discussions, presentations and networking. We chatted and compared notes with other schemes, met artists, saw some fabulous showcases and enjoyed listening to some of the local promoters viewpoints as part of the conference's 'Promoter Voice' sessions.
There were presentations that explored subjects such as how to make rural touring even more environmentally friendly, exciting examples of how digital technology can be used to extend reach, including live streaming and site specific work and working with young people.
A key part of the conference was the opportunity to see showcases from 21 performing arts companies across a wide range of artforms. There were some excellent show excerpts including a marvellous upbeat performance by Jamie Smith's Mabon and an offbeat but hilarious performance by Paul Granjon who demonstrated some of his electronic machines, including a disco dancing robot and electronic tail and animal ears!
To read more notes from the conference, including some videos of the sessions visit http://nrtf.wordpress.com
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
Although there are many meanings to the word reflections, I do like the one defined at the beginning of the post challenge.
Reflect: to consider where we've been in life, where we are now, and where we're going.
When one reflects, as per this definition…environment is everything. I found that I needed to find a place that I could go and think and be uninterrupted by everything else in the world.
Ed Levin County Park is that place for me. When I have gone, I haven't had a camera with me so I have borrowed other people's pictures to share with you.
My first sight when arriving to the parking lot was the hang gliders and para gliders.
Sometimes life gives you a beating or you find yourself at a crossroad facing a difficult decision, The walls seem to be closing in and every day activities can be oppressive….It is at those times that seeing the carefree transport of people gracefully gliding through the air makes all the difference in the world. For the moment, you are transported back to Greek Mythology when Icarus tried to escape Crete by flying off the cliff. You ponder this parallel of escape… the beauty of of this sport captures your attention. And you shortly discover that you have emerged from the insides of your head…you realize there is room to breathe…the exploration and reflection can begin…you are ready for a short hike.
I guess short is relative…it's about a three mile hike up…but the views are worth it! If you care to join me on a virtual hike, someone kindly posted it on the web with some stunning shots of the scenery. The hills are green so this is most likely a winter or spring hike. Perfect! The nice thing about a virtual hike is that you don't have to worry about water, snacks, sunscreen, windbreakers…and CAMERAS 😉 Well, come along now…right this way (click here). We'll only go as far as the junction of the Agua Caliente Trail and the Monument Peak Trail…but you're free to look at more pictures as they show "looking back" from where they (I) have hiked.
The only thing that is missed on this virtual hike is the depth of the scenery so I am adding some more photos. There have been times where I have been able to see as far as 50 miles north and south of the park on the same day. The trick is to catch a clear day…so you can see it all.
These views are beautiful but do not really reflect what it is like to be up on top of a hill looking down at the San Francisco Bay Area. Remember the old game King of the Mountain? There is a sense of power you have when you are atop of the mountain…even as a child. That sense is really amplified in real life.
Your next thought might possibly be the realization that this is just a small piece of the world…there is so much more that you cannot even see…just around the corner. Suddenly the things in life that are weighing you down seem insignificant as you realize the vastness of this planet…and the choices you have at your disposal. Dare I say…you might even feel Big! No,…LARGE!! That burnt out, lack of energy feeling is now completely gone and you have SPACE…lots and lots of wonderful SPACE. There are no walls to crowd you in!
I love this place because I know, if I need it I can always get space…It has become my sacred place. I am so excited to be going back to California this year…just for a visit. It's been too long since I have seen my daughter and grandson and it's easier for me to travel to them. While I am there I plan to visit with a few friends…and to visit my sacred place. I promise, this time to bring my camera and take my own pictures. I will try to take a panorama style so you can get a better idea of what it feels like to be King of the Mountain for a day.
One last thing…a little treasure I found on the web. If you want to get a bird's eye view of what it's like to hang glide at Ed Levin, click here. As you can see the hills are no longer green which is why California is often referred to as the Golden State. The subject in the video has gone to the highest hill, much farther than I hiked (all the way up as shown on the virtual tour)… this clip is also two runs down the hill. I only hiked a little higher than the water tower which you can see at 4:15 on the video…but even still…some incredible views.


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Calling for help in identifying something that turned up in a collection of cuttings recently, with a particular emphasis on German visitors.
In fact it's not so much the cutting itself, but the intention behind it. It's quite clearly a cut out insert. It's marked with scissors to indicate where to cut and fold it, and it's CD size, also containing notes in German and a little discography. It would work beautifully as the insert to a PVC CD envelope, or folded in as the front of a jewel case. Or it could be designed to fit into an index box.
Marked also as part of "100 Meilensteine" and "Zounds 86", and there's a handwritten note on the back "Zounds 4/92" which indicates the magazine it comes from. Obviously this is a 100 Great/Milestone Albums collection, and I guess could be number 86.
Intriguing though, because it's not at all obvious what it relates to. I've seen inserts like that printed for use with cover CDs from magazines, but there's no indication I can find that Zounds issued these.
If anyone has any definite knowledge of what this might be I'd be most grateful.


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Some of us more than others are guilty of using the same password for different websites. A new study by Google confirmed internet users need to stop using the same password for multiple websites unless they're keen on having their data hijacked, their identity stolen, or worse. Utilizing the same password for different websites leaves you vulnerable to hackers gaining access to sensitive accounts. We'll explain why having different passwords for different websites is a cybersecurity benefit and a tool to help manage many passwords. Spoiler alert – you'll need to remember one master password.
Passwords are not the most efficient cybersecurity practice. Even though we've all had passwords since the genesis of the internet – passwords were ways to curtail access to sensitive data. Fast forward to 2019 and notice how new methods of authentication are beginning to replace passwords. For instance, the newest iPhone comes equipped with facial recognition software to unlock the phone. Another example is bio-metric security. Laptops and accessing secret lairs with a fingerprint is becoming used for higher level security hardware and buildings. Although this technology is available, it's not practical for the average user. Therefore we use passwords to access certain information on the internet. Let's discuss why using the same password is harmful to your digital identity.


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My blogging friend Jenny has a birthday today
She's hocking silly stuff in her shop, hooray
She cusses on her blog and people comment back with praise
What in Heaven is this world coming to these days?!
I'm not really upset at the sentence above,
I tease and I write purely with sisterly love. 🙂
I wake up this morning, and what do I see on my Facebook? A friend is having a birthday. For some reason I do not know, my creativity switch turned on, and this poem is the result. (Actually, I knew before fb told me, but then, along with the masses, read her blog. I'm not sure why it almost took a mean turn, just looking for words to rhyme on the fly. She's a dear and fun woman, especially in person. Hehe I can be so silly sometimes. Gotta love me (or not..whatever). 😀


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Roy Rogers tries for a comeback
The once-troubled Roy Rogers Restaurants chain is in the middle of a turnaround as it works to double its portfolio within the next five years. Peter Plamondon was one of the insiders who helped launch Roy Rogers for Marriott, in the 1960s, and it grew to 650 units. He left in 1979 to become a franchisee of the brand he helped create, and his sons, Jim and Pete Jr., purchased the entire chain in 2002. They had plans to rejuvenate and re-franchise, but had to shelve those plans during the recession. Now, with credit flowing again, they have begun re-growing Roy Rogers, which is about to open its 49th location in Winchester, Virginia.
Smoothie King aids princesses
Before Danielle Busby made history by delivering the only all-female quintuplets born in the U.S. who all survived, she got a smoothie makeover.
ATAX founder turns Mom's $20 into franchise
It's not far in miles from Washington Heights to Yonkers, headquarters of Rafael Alvarez's tax-prep brand. But he's traveled a very long way indeed, from Dominican Republic to NYC's mean streets to franchise success.
RedBrick Pizza founders want to feed the hungry
Their new foundation connects food-insecure Americans with donated restaurant meals. With their franchise in good hands—BRIX bought it last year—RedBrick's founders begin a nationwide rollout of 1F1R.com.
Cruise One 'zee operates from home, with twins
A CruiseOne franchisee discovers being a dad and running a business can be mutually exclusive goals. But he's making it work, despite art projects made out of, shall we say, unorthodox materials.
Only veterans need apply at J-Dog
Many franchises are committed to attracting military veterans, but none more so than Jerry Flanagan. His J-Dog Junk Removal brand is available only to those who've served, and he's developing other concepts.
Cautionary tales about veterans and franchising
Military veterans tell anecdotes both positive and negative about their experience as franchisees. How to make sure your stories are the former? Here's advice from both sides of the battlefield.
Pat Sajak, long-time host of 'Wheel of Fortune,' has lent his celebrity to Great American
Pat Sajak, long-time host of 'Wheel of Fortune,' has lent his celebrity to Great American Deals, a franchise that provides hyper-local promotions via a website. Can a game-show host who plays well in middle America, plus a CEO with a 'silver tongue,' add luster to a fledgling daily-deals concept?
Who's taking a bite out of big sandwich chains?
Jersey Mike's tops Technomic's new list of fastest-growing sandwich chains, with U.S. sales up more than 30 percent. Eight more brands chalked up double-digit growth last year as well.
In search of the perfect sandwich
For two Franchise Times writers, Tom Kaiser and Beth Ewen, the quest was to visit five sandwich chains, buy two sandwiches at each, eat them and discuss. What could possibly go wrong, other than their waistbands?
Hotels geared toward outdoorsy set
For hotels that cater to adventurers, 'don't be standard—be unique' is an apt slogan. Owners advise ordering lots of T-shirts (if your brand includes Yogi Bear) and offering breakfast starting at the crack of dawn.
Check out six fresh hotel franchises
Tired of the same-old-same-old hotels? New hotel concepts are checking into the scene with greater frequency as business travel heats up with the economy. Some of these new hotel players are independents, while others are younger, hipper, more urbane properties rolled out by legacy brands like Hilton, Hyatt, Best Western and Red Lion. Here's a brief look at what's new on the franchise side of hospitality.
Top tips to cut restaurant costs
The need never ends to spruce up your restaurants, but experienced owners have learned the hard way how to keep on top of the job. Outside consultants, too, add advice to aid anyone tired of bailing.
From Arby's to Zaxby's, 31 brands make their pitch
Three days, 31 franchises, two keynotes and a franchisee panel marked the Franchise Finance & Growth Conference in April. Here are highlights from presentations geared toward an audience of lenders and financiers. See the complete videos at www.franchisetimes.com.
Cybercrime now a matter of 'when' not 'if'
The headlines may be scary, but practical steps exist that can help lessen the risk of data breaches. Here are some tools to use. Your worst mistake is thinking it can't happen to your franchise.
Buffalo Wild Wings squawking about costs
With ongoing mega-droughts, elevated grain prices and a growing bird-flu epidemic, protein prices are up to the detriment of restaurant operators.
Lisbon has a lot to offer franchisors
Portugal has a lot to offer franchisors, including a wide-open playing field in its capital, Lisbon. Here's one feet-on-the-ground view of this romantic city.
Franchising in Portugal, at a glance
Lisbon could be the San Francisco of Portugal—at least in reference to the hilliness of the city and its beauty. The costal city has an abundance of small stylish cafés, many with outdoor seating, which may be one of the reasons we didn't see many franchised restaurants in the row after row of buildings. A large busy Starbucks was located in a corner of an historic train station building on one of the bustling squares where shops catered to tourists. It was one of the few American brands spotted there.
The battle over who gets an SBA loan
What is the definition of a "small" business? That seemingly simple question is at the heart of a thorny problem that has two groups offering opposing suggestions about who should make the call.
From Shanghai to Austin, two countries share goal
Standing in front of the gleaming windows of our firm's office in Shanghai World Financial Center (which the locals call the "Bottle Opener"), with the Jin Mao Tower (the "Syringe") and Shanghai Tower (the "Blender") in view, it is impossible not to be awestruck by the completely changed skyline of a city relentlessly booming in the last 30 years. At the same time, the thick smog wafting through the skyscrapers is a reminder of the immense challenges it faces (PM2.5 reading: 237 "Very Unhealthy").
How 3 emerging brands aim to support franchisees
The right touch is key when supporting franchisees, agree the three emerging brands we're following all year. These are entrepreneurs, not employees, after all, and they'll 'wiggle and squirm' when put in a box.
For Melting Pot, dipping into Mideast not so easy
With the goal to 'own' fondue around the globe, The Melting Pot first tried Mexico and Canada. The current push beyond North America is teaching valuable lessons. 'It is not easy growth,' one executive says.
Deals in phy ed, ice cream and cleaning services
Talk about a golden franchise opportunity. Find a state school system vague about physical education mandates—say, Texas. Public schools in the Lone Star state, for instance, are required to provide "physical activity" in K-6 grades. But they have wide leeway regarding when, where and how such activity takes place.
Executive Ladder
Pieology Pizzeria appointed Richard Pineda as vice president of supply chain and Hans Milberger as director of construction. They will assist the company as it enters new U.S. markets. LunchBOX Franchise appointed Terrence Groth as chief operating officer, a new position within the franchise. In his expanded role, Groth will ensure the company has proper systems in place to manage growth and watch over financial strength and operating efficiency.
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text: The Duruthu Perahera is a massive temple procession held to solemnize Lord Buddha's first visit to Sri Lanka about 2500 years ago. It is adhered every year during the month of January before the full moon, at the Kelaniya temple in Colombo and is frequently known as the Kelani Perahera. The Perahera involves striking fire dancers, singers, musicians, gymnasts, devotees, decorative elephants and other cultural perahera rituals it is spread out over 3 days, with the first day being the most formal and the third day being the most delightful.


text: What does creativity mean to you and what will you do when you loose your creativity? I believe that most of the people who are working on and dealing with difficult tasks come to a point where they get stuck and miss a new and creative new way of finding solutions.Although meant not literal, it still can be very frightening to let your mental babies, your most loved projects and ideas go. In order to create something even better that sometimes is necessary to evolve to a better version.


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If you've ever had a server which has been flaky but not consistently down then you've likely encountered times where you get tens if not hundreds of StatusCake alerts over a day, cluttering your inbox, wasting your SMS credits (unless you have our business account – which comes with unlimited SMS credits) and generally creating a headache. We decided it's about time we get a solution and are happy to announce intelligent uptime confirmation.
So what exactly is Intelligent Uptime Confirmation? Our system looks at the type of timetime which triggered the original downtime email and then determine if other servers needs to confirm that the site is actually up – we also take into account if it has increased load time which if encountered tells our system to confirm on a few more servers that the test is actually up. We do all this at the same time as your normal test alerts would be sent so there is absolutely no delay to uptime alerts if you're site is working as intended and if it's likely to go down again after a few seconds our test agents will simply wait for the service to be truly up
This is just another one of the hundreds of improvements we make month on month. If you have any feedback or questions on this new system then please do not hesitate to contact support. In the meantime stay tuned to the blog as we've got more fantastic improvements lined up.


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As Lent is starting with Ash Wednesday tomorrow (yup, tomorrow!), maybe it'd help us prepare for it if we consider a few simple questions that probably come to mind when we think of Lent.
What is Lent?
Lent is a (roughly) 40-day period during which the WHOLE Church undergoes purification and spiritual clarification through practices of self-denial.
Why does Lent matter?
- Because we're selfish.
- See #1.
- See #2.
- Because we SO often focus too much on ourselves instead of on God, we need to practice denying ourselves so that we can better love God.
What can I do for Lent?
The Church encourages us to practice self-denial through 3 main ways: praying, fasting, and almsgiving. But to give some specific examples of how you can do those, here is a list of creative (and weird) ideas for Lenten practices:
- Drink only water
- Give up Facebook
- Don't sleep on a bed, but sleep on the floor instead
- Don't use a pillow when sleeping
- Don't eat sweets
- Donate any money you find (on the ground or in couches)
- Only listen to Christian music
- Write a letter each day of Lent to someone who has touched your life thanking him/her for how he/she has touched your life.
- Put a popcorn kernel in your shoe every day
- Don't use your phone apps
- Pray the "Hail Mary" and do an ab crunch for every single word
- Stop complaining and/or being negative
- Give up texting and call whoever you need to talk to
- Give away 10 shirts, 2 pairs of pants, and a pair of shoes
- When you wake up, jump out of bed, kiss the floor, and learn humility
- Wear the same 4 outfits for all of Lent
- Everyday do 20 (or 100) pushups and offer it up for someone who's sick
- Leave a post-it with a positive message on it wherever you go
- Cut out all screen-time (phone, TV, computer) after dinner
- Sit and stand up straight – don't slouch!
- Every day take a picture of something or someone you're grateful for and hang the pictures in your room
And remember that this isn't a competition about who can give/take up more. But we're here, as a universal (that's what "catholic" means) Church, to go through this together. So let's not be afraid to share with each other (or in the "Give Up Pick Up" campaign) how we plan to embrace Lent and to support each other.


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A Private School With A New Vision On Education
Riverbend Academy was founded by Yvette and Derek Graystone as a place for children who want to learn in a tolerant, exciting, innovative, and safe environment. An independent, private school located in Delaware, 10 minutes west of London, Ontario on 7.8 acres, Riverbend Academy provides excellence in academics for boys and girls from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. A secular school, Riverbend Academy does not discriminate – welcoming students willing to put forth his or her best effort in pursuit of the passion that fuels their creativity, curiosity, and thirst for lifelong learning.
High Academics Combined with Strong Life Skills
Academic achievement is a priority at Riverbend Academy but is tempered with the belief that a happy adult must be prepared for more than school exams. Riverbend Academy`s programs prepare students with life skills, emotional intelligence, physical fitness, confidence, and morality to be equipped to overcome obstacles, and not just prevail but prosper with joy. Using the world-respected Ontario Curriculum as our core, we augmented that with our exclusive R.L.S. (Real Life Skills) Program, the Virtues Project, Aikido, and a nutritious lunch program cooked fresh daily by our on-site chef. Our goal is to ensure our students are not only prepared for their University applications but also have the tools and skills to have a happy successful life.
High Moral and Ethical Beliefs in a Secular Setting
Riverbend Academy puts a strong emphasis on the moral and ethical behaviour of its students. We hold the belief that happiness in life can only be achieved by being the best person you can be and helping others achieve their goals. We grow by helping others grow. We are successful when we help others achieve their success. Just as we are creating lifelong learners, we are creating lifelong givers.
Leaders Prepared To Make A Difference
Riverbend Academy students lead by example, rising above adversity, creating solutions to life's challenges, and making a positive difference in the world.


text: August 7, 2015 Herb and Prosciutto Cotto-Filled Chicken Thighs Prosciutto cotto literally means cooked ham in Italian. It is the most commonly used deli product in Italy and is great in sandwiches and pizzas! This prosciutto differs from American ham in several ways: the skin is left on top to keep in the moisture and flavors; it is cooked very slowly, creating a unique flaky texture; there is no smoking or sweetening creating a more delicate flavor; lastly, the prosciutto is very low in sodium. Makes 8 Servings Ingredients ½ cup coarsely chopped Rosemary ½ cup coarsely chopped Sage ½ cup chopped Garlic 16 boneless chicken thighs with skins (about 5 ounces each) 16 slices of prosciutto cotto Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups dry white wine Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 degrees, In a medium bowl, combine all the fresh herbs and garlic. Set the chicken thighs, skin side down, on a work surface and season with salt and pepper to taste. Then, mound herbs, garlic and one slice of prosciutto cotto on each thigh. Fold the sides of the thighs over the filling to enclose it and tie each chicken thigh in 2 or 3 places with kitchen string. Once again, season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the stuffed chicken thighs on a large, rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 20 minutes. Add white wine and finish for about 20 more minutes or until wine reduces by ¾ and chicken is golden brown. Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes, then discard the strings and serve.


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30 miles today. Tougher than a lot of you give her credit for.
Amy is so cute, let's forgive her for everything she has done.
Yes, indeed. Amy is not unattractive at all. Pretty nice legs.
Here's the question: If Amy were to do a photo shoot for Playboy or similar magazine, would you check it out?