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Ring at Battersea Arts Centre was dark, really dark
The promotional blurb suggested that it was an unreal sound journey in complete darkness. There was so much about that brief description to like, complete darkness for a start.
The evening started well and I found a new route from Clapham Junction to BAC which took me behind the main road past Lidl and Boots. I do not think that the route is very much shorter but by avoiding the busy junction by The Falcon it is certainly easier.
The evening continued well when I arrived at BAC as I was in plenty of time to get some food and grab a pint. I even managed to get one of the tables on the raised section of the bar which somehow felt separate from the rest of the room.
There were other shows on at BAC that night and Ring was staged in the former Council Chamber upstairs. I had admired the scale of the room on a previous visit but had not imagined that it would be used for performances.
Come the time we were ushered in to the room which was arranged as if to watch a game, something like chess, being played. There was a gap down the middle of the room and the rest of the space was filled with chairs facing the centre.
As we took our places our host spoke briefly to few of us and took a few names. This, it transpired, was part of the show and we were led in to it carefully and subtly that it was only afterwards that all of the cleverness could be understood.
The chairs were fixed a little distance apart and we were told to move so that we were not sitting next to anybody that we knew. Hindsight says that this was so that we could not reach out for reassurance during the show.
Word of mouth (e.g. Twitter) and good reviews had done their work and every seat seemed to be taken.
We also did a light, or rather a dark, test. The room was made completely dark, I was surprised at just how complete the darkness was, and we were told that it would be like this for an hour and that if we were uncomfortable with that then that was the time to leave. One person moved closer to an exit just in case.
We were given headphones to wear and out host continued to explain what would happen. Somewhere along the way the host's voice stopped coming from him and came from a recording instead. From then on all we heard was through the headphones and we say absolutely nothing.
The scenario that we were led in to was that of a self-help group, hence the Ring, and we heard the other members of the group talking. The audio was amazing in that it sounded completely natural with a depth of sound as well as width. We also had one person whispering in our ear. It was all very effective.
Remarkable though the set-up was it would not have worked unless the story worked and it worked very well. The other people sitting in the Ring talked and argued so that we were quickly immersed in their histories and passions. The details of the story did not matter, it was the mood, the energy and the tension that held me spellbound until somebody slowly put the lights back on. There was a murder in there somewhere which gave a dark turn to our story in the dark.
I went to see (?) Ring because it was different and loved it because of the way it immersed me in its intrigue.
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Bundy's Ghost Haunting Florida Prison
"The reports coming from the Florida State Prison have gotten strange indeed...A guard who has asked not to be identified says that Bundy's Ghost appears in the area where he was executed and in his former cell where he spent his last hours before being put into Florida's Electric Chair. Up until the end Bundy tried to save his life by offering to tell where more bodies were buried but in the end they refused to give him any more time and he was executed. Now over the last year reports of his ghost have leaked out of the prison. It is been reported that the Wardens staff have even threatened to fire guards if they spread the story of Ted's ghost...It is also rumored that some guards have been scared into quitting their jobs"

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Lynora's in West Palm Beach, FL will hold a meatball eating contest on February 18 awarding $500 if 20 people enter.
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Natt Figgs lives about 40 miles away in Coral Springs according to his PO Box posted on his YouTube channel
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Toy Story 3 DVD Review
Title: Toy Story 3 (Four-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
Release Date: November 2, 2010
About the Movie:
Toy Story 3 welcomes Woody (voice of Tom Hanks), Buzz (voice of Tim Allen) and the whole gang back as Andy prepares to depart for college and his loyal toys find themselves in… day care! These untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it's all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. More than a few new faces—some plastic, some plush—join the adventure, including iconic swinging bachelor and Barbie's counterpart Ken (voice of Michael Keaton), a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants (voice of Timothy Dalton) and a pink, strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear (voice of Ned Beatty). Directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo), produced by Pixar veteran Darla K. Anderson (Cars, Monsters, Inc.) and written by Academy Award®-winning screenwriter Michael Arndt (Little Miss Sunshine), Toy Story 3 is a comical new adventure!
Bonus Features on Blu-Ray and DVD Combo Pack:
- Day & Night – The innovative and entertaining short from the imagination of Pixar artist and Director Teddy Newton.
- Toys! – A closer look at all of Toy Story 3's beloved toys from updating the classic characters to the creation of the Sunnyside Daycare and Bonnie's Room toys.
- Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure – Produced in conjunction with NASA, this hybrid animation documentary of Buzz's visit to the International Space Station focuses on research in zero gravity and Buzz's triumphant return to Earth.
- Paths to Pixar: Editorial – Pixar editors, past and future share anecdotes about their careers.
- The Gang's All Here – A touching look at the returning voice talent for Toy Story 3 and an introduction to the voices of the new characters.
- A Toy's Eye View: Creating A Whole New Land – A sneak peek at the new Toy Story-themed playland at Hong Kong Disneyland.
- Studio Stories – A series of amusing animated anecdotes about life at Pixar.
- "Where's Gordon?" – An animator finds a hidden room at Pixar.
- "Cereal Bar" – The majestic and expansive Pixar cereal bar is explored.
- "Clean Start" – The Toy Story 3 animators shave their heads to mark the start of the film.
- Toy Story Trivia Dash – This cool game challenges you to sprint to the finish with Woody, Buzz, Jessie and Rex as you quickly answer questions about all three Toy Story movies.
- Cine-Explore – Commentary by Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla K. Anderson.
- Beyond the Toybox: An Alternative Commentary Track Featuring Leads from Story, Tech, Art and Animation – Commentary by Story Supervisor Jason Katz, Supervising Technical Director Guido Quaroni, Production Designer Bob Pauley and Supervising Animators Bobby Podesta and Michael Venturini.
- Beginnings: Setting A Story In Motion – Screenwriter Michael Arndt analyzes successful opening scenes from Toy Story, Finding Nemo and The Incredibles.
- Bonnie's Playtime: A Story Roundtable – A roundtable discussion with Director Lee Unkrich and the story artists who brought the "Bonnie's Playtime" scene to life.
- Roundin' Up A Western Opening – The development of the movie's exciting opening scene.
- Life Of A Shot – Toy Story 3 artists and technicians describe their contributions to a few of the shots in the film's "Western Opening."
- Goodbye Andy – An exploration of character design, acting and animation in the scene "Andy's Goodbye."
- Accidental Toymakers – By creating the Toy Story characters, the Pixar filmmakers found themselves in the unlikely role of toy designers. Meet the toy company that took a chance on manufacturing the now iconic toys and learn of their incredible success that began with a modest number of Woody and Buzz Lightyear toys 15 years ago.
- Making of Day & Night – The story behind the unique 2D/3D blended short.
My Review:
I am ashamed to admit it but I never did see Toy Story and Toy Story 2. After watching Toy Story 3, I can now say with confidence, what the heck was I thinking?!? This movie is fantastic! It made me howl with laughter and shed tears and kept me captivated from start to finish. This is the perfect movie for the entire family- from little kids to teens to adults!
Even though I missed the first two movies, I was up to speed right away on who all the characters were. I figured out that Andy, the character now heading to college, was a youngster in the previous two films and these were his beloved toys. Woody played by Tom Hanks was his very special toy and Andy was planning on bringing him to college. The other toys like Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and Rex were headed for the attic for safe storage. However, that's not what ended up happening! The toys all ended up being donated to Sunnyside Daycare and you would think that would be a good thing right? However, this daycare was ruled by an evil teddy bear that smelled of strawberries. The movie follows the toys at the daycare as they try to escape their captors and get back home to Andy before he heads off to college.
I LOVED the Potato Head couple! They were so cute! I giggled at the end when Mr. Potato Head said "Get out of my butt!" to the peas in a pod. Also, Mrs. Potato Head left her eye back in Andy's room so she could always see what was going on at the homefront. It was silly, but made me laugh all the same. The FUNNIEST part of the movie were the scenes between Barbie and Ken! Ken was hilarious!
With all the laughing going on in our house, we also had some tears. There's a scene towards the end that was a real tearjerker. I won't ruin it for you, but it did touch my heart.
I highly recommend Toy Story 3! Pick it up to watch with your family or buy as a Christmas gift. It's in stores now!
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Today, Thursday, 29 November 2018, the delegation of the Palestinian Center for Human rights (PCHR), which include 9 lawyers from PCHR's Legal Unit within the Bertha Justice Fellowship Program, concluded their second tour in Geneva, Switzerland.
The delegation started their first visits by meeting the United Nations Independent Commission to investigate the Israeli violations during protests in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), which was formed according to the resolution of the Human Rights Council on 15 May 2018, in the UN headquarter. The meeting reviewed all the attacks carried out by Israeli forces in the Great March of Return and Breaking Siege activities in violation of the rules of the international human rights and humanitarian laws. After that the delegation had a tour inside the UN corridors.
On the same day, the delegation met with Kate Gilmore, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights, at her office in Wilson Palace. The delegation members displayed the disastrous effects of the closure imposed on the Gaza Strip and the resulting suffering on the Gaza Strip population in addition to the daily attacks committed by the Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians and their property, which constitute a flagrant violation of the rules of the international law.
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On Tuesday, 27 November 2018, the delegation met with a number of Special Rapporteurs within their educational tour as part of non-contractual mechanisms of the human rights system, including the following:
- The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967.
- The UN Special Rapporteur on Extra-Judicial summary or arbitrary Executions.
- UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
- The UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
- The UN Special Rapporteur on the field associations right.
- Working Group on Arbitrary Detention.
The members of PCHR's delegation displayed the nature of PCHR's legal work during their meetings and discussed the possibilities of having joint cooperation with PCHR concerning the complaints to the Special Rapporteurs relevant to the Palestinian cause. At the end of the meeting, all the Special Rapporteurs thanked PCHR's delegation for their interest in the UN mechanisms and employing them in their work.
PCHR's delegation ended their educational tour in Geneva on 28 November 2018 by meeting with Deputy Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, and Christopher Peschoux, from Special Procedures Branch at Wilson Palace in Geneva, Switzerland. The meetings addressed a number of issues relevant to violations against the Gaza Strip population in light of the Israeli authorities' practices, including the closure policy imposed on the Gaza Strip.
It is scheduled that PCHR's delegation will leave Geneva on Thursday, 29 November 2018, to Berlin in Germany to continue the program of the second educational tour.
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It was a long way home indeed! Everything went smoothly but it took me almost a day to get back home! After 6.5 hours of flying from Heathrow to Dubai International, I floated around the airport like a ghost to keep myself awake. I was NOT looking forward to another 10+ hours flight to Sydney even though I kept telling myself that at the end of this trip, there would be a hot shower and my own bed to look forward to! 🙂
The shops were all open at 3am in Dubai International so I bought a few things to support their economy. I soon lost interest because I was so tired that it took more effect to just keep myself awake. I walked around like a zombie for a long while!
On the Sydney to Dubai flight, the girl who was sitting next to me cried her eyes out watching the Winter's Tale so I watched RoboCop (2014) instead. It was okay, nothing special. 😦 To continue on the super hero theme, I put on Captain America: the Winter Soldier. Again, nothing special. The plane landed in Dubai when I was half way through the Hunger Games: Catching Fire. I was able to finish it on the next flight. On the flight to Sydney, I opt to Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and Frasier Season 1 box set, hoping that it would put me into sleep! 🙂 It did not work; I ended up watching the whole box set – a great Australian drama!


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The Mersoy Exclusive Hotel is located in the popular summer resort of Icmeler on the coast of Turkey. Just 150 m from the beautiful beach, this All Inclusive boutique hotel is a stylish option for couples and families looking for delicious dining, sports and leisure activities, central location, and real Turkish hospitality. Mersoy Exclusive Hotel rooms create a soothing sanctuary with 4 Star amenities and days can be spent relaxing, taking boat trips around the bay or exploring nearby Marmaris. For an affordable holiday in Icmeler, the Mersoy Exclusive Hotel is a perfect choice! Dalaman International Airport is 90 km from the hotel.
Local Tips: Icmeler has a good selection of restaurants, bars and discos. A Wednesday Turkish market is within walking distance of the Mersoy Exclusive Hotel so brush up on your bargaining skills.
Food, drink and entertainment: All Inclusive accommodation. Y''s Pool Bar and Restaurant serves Turkish, Chinese, Mediterranean and other International food in open buffet form, with drinks, cocktails, and desserts as well as Live Music and Live Shows (occasional). Other dining options include Mediterranean and Chinese food and drinks in a casual atmosphere at Bistro Med where guests can choose from selected wines while enjoying SKY SPORTS on the Big Screen Plasma TVs. The Whiskey is a sensual lobby bar serving custom cocktails. The Bistro Med and the Whiskey are with extra charge.
Sports, games and activities: Two swimming pools with children''s section, indoor pool, Turkish bath, fitness room, laundry, sun terrace with sun beds and mattresses, bar with satellite TV and water pipe café. In addition, with an extra charge payable locally, guests can take advantage of the following facilities: sauna, Jacuzzi, massage, and health club & spa. Water sports (under separate management), Scuba diving (introductory lesson in pool), Canoes, Table tennis, Pool table, Table football are some of the activities you can enjoy at the Bellavista Suites next door to Mersory Exclusive, or in Icmeler Beach.
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The Mersoy Exclusive Hotel features standard and family rooms with private bathroom (shower, hair dryer, luxury toiletries), split air conditioning, flat screen Satellite TV, direct dial telephone, safe (payable locally), mini bar (with charge), Internet access, daily maid service, and a balcony with land views. Free baby cot available on request.
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- Lunch 12:30-14:00
- Dinner 19:30-21:30.
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Today is know as Tackle It Tuesday as I learned from one of my favorite blogs 5 Mintues For Mom. This week I decided to teach my four year old daughter how to make my Grandmother's Spaghetti Sauce. For the most part she was able to make it herself and I just cut the veggies and opened the cans for her. She was so proud to make it all by herself. She couldn't wait for her Dad to come home so she could tell him. She even called her Grandmother to brag about her cooking skills LOL. I think I have a little chef on my hands! I am so proud of her and it brought back many memories of my Grandmother making this sauce. I used to joke with her and call it "Ragu" and believe me she didn't like that. My family has come to love this spagahetti sauce and now it is also my husband's favorite...and he is Italian! I feel like I had a very productive Tuesday and my daughter and I had a wonderful time cooking together. We also have enough sauce for about six more dinners (it freezes really well)!!!
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Warmer weather is headed our way as it warms up further through the weekend.....The Winston County Chamber Banquet is tonight at 6:00 pm at Lake Tiak O'Khata.
Hope you have your tickets......There is a REPM meeting today at 1:00 pm at City Hall....... The Spring Concert at ECCC is also tonight at 7:00pm at the Huff Auditorium on the Decatur Campus.....and drumroll please - Democratic Senate leader Harry Reid couldn't stop Senator Paul Rand's 12 hour filibuster but at midnight the call of nature was too strong and Paul had to yield the floor for a bathroom break. Have a great day!


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Are you one of the people that loves Halloween? Do you enjoy the spirit of the holiday so much that you want your precious sparkler to be inspired by halloween? We have gotten a few gems together that have a tasteful amount of Halloween and beauty to get your engine turning!
This engagement ring has a festive flare to it. The ruby signifies a gothic middle-aged appearance which can be spooky yet beautiful all at the same time. The ruby is oval shaped and is set in a diamond halo mounting. There are two pear shaped diamond accent stones to enhance the ring altogether. We rate this ring HalloWOWeen!
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Modern Armenian Classic 18K White Gold 1.5 Carat Lilac Amethyst Diamond Solitaire Wedding Ring we stumbled upon on Etsy is perfect for the holiday full of scare! We think there is something about the color purple that reminds us of Halloween. It is unique enough were your ring would be quite the talk of the town, but it is pretty enough to be considered a great engagement ring! The bezel of the ring has these great flower cut-outs that really had flare to the ring! We rate this Halloawesome!
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In mammals, sex determination is the embryonic process that determines the developmental fate of the bipotential gonad into either testis or ovary. It is triggered by the presence, in males, or the absence in females, of Sry, a Y-linked gene encoding a transcription factor. Disorders of human sex determination cause defects in gonadal function and can result in a spectrum of abnormalities in the internal and external genitalia, ranging from mild sexual ambiguities to complete sex reversal. Although several sex-determining genes have been identified in humans and mouse models, the vast majority of XY patients with disorders of sex determination are not explained genetically, suggesting the existence of other genetic factors involved in this process. In addition, the molecular mechanisms of known sex-determining genes are poorly understood. Our overarching goal is to decipher the molecular events underlying the differentiation of the embryonic gonad, and therefore the process of sex determination. To achieve this objective, we will investigate a mouse model of disorders of sex development. We will identify novel genetic factors protecting against XY sex reversal in the C57BL/6J-YPOS mouse model in which the combination of a Y chromosome originating from a domesticus strain (YPOS) and a C57BL/6J background results in disrupted testicular development. Since our preliminary results show that a congenic region from mouse chromosome 11 protects against sex reversal in the C57BL/6J-YPOS model, we will test the hypothesis that this congenic region carries one or several genes that differ between C57BL/6J and the donor, congenic, fragment and that the difference is responsible for the protection. We will narrow down the congenic region by creating sub-congenic areas and identifying a minimal congenic fragment associated with the protection phenotype (Aim 1). We will also screen for and select candidate genes, investigate their expression profile and their functional relationship with known sex-determining genes and test if the alteration of their expression causes modifications in embryonic gonadal development (Aim 2). Finally, we will investigate the molecular mechanisms of XY sex reversal in the C57BL/6J-YPOS model and analyze the molecular and cellular nature of protective effect from the congenic region on gonadal development (Aim 3). Dissecting the molecular pathway of mammalian sex determination will be crucial in understanding the basic sex differences in gonadal development and the pathophysiology of human disorders of sex development.
One of the most defining moment of our lives is when, in the womb, we embark on a male or female path, and what triggers this moment is when the gene Sry is turned on in males, or stays off in females;yet, many molecular events that happen after Sry action remain poorly understood, and in humans, disruption of sexual development occurs at a frequency of 0.5% to 1%. As only 25% of human pathologies of sex determination are explained genetically, we propose to identify new genes involved in this process by using a mouse model of abnormal sex development. This proposal will elucidate basic questions about how males and females become different, and will improve genetic classification and diagnostic methods of patients born with disorders of sex development.
|Ngun, Tuck C; Ghahramani, Negar M; Creek, Michelle M et al. (2014) Feminized behavior and brain gene expression in a novel mouse model of Klinefelter Syndrome. Arch Sex Behav 43:1043-57
|Arboleda, Valerie A; Fleming, Alice; Barseghyan, Hayk et al. (2014) Regulation of sex determination in mice by a non-coding genomic region. Genetics 197:885-97
|Caburet, Sandrine; Arboleda, Valerie A; Llano, Elena et al. (2014) Mutant cohesin in premature ovarian failure. N Engl J Med 370:943-949
|Arboleda, V A; Lee, H; Sánchez, F J et al. (2013) Targeted massively parallel sequencing provides comprehensive genetic diagnosis for patients with disorders of sex development. Clin Genet 83:35-43
|Baxter, Ruth M; Vilain, Eric (2013) Translational genetics for diagnosis of human disorders of sex development. Annu Rev Genomics Hum Genet 14:371-92
|Fleming, Alice; Ghahramani, Negar; Zhu, Maggie Xiaoming et al. (2012) Membrane ?-catenin and adherens junctions in early gonadal patterning. Dev Dyn 241:1782-98
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|Arboleda, Valerie A; Vilain, Eric (2011) The evolution of the search for novel genes in mammalian sex determination: from mice to men. Mol Genet Metab 104:67-71
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|Vilain, Eric (2011) The genetics of ovotesticular disorders of sex development. Adv Exp Med Biol 707:105-6
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Attacking chess is something that all players want to perfect. It makes a lot of sense because at the end of the day, delivering checkmate is the ultimate goal of the game.
Surprisingly, not many chess players spend time working on attacking skills. They work on solving tactics, studying openings and drilling endgames but not on how to attack your opponent to win games. It sounds contradictory, but it is very true for most club players.
This course includes a powerful toolkit on how to conduct strong and vicious attacks against opponents of any level. It brings you a universal system of attack that helped IM Alex Ostrovskiy and IM Arthur Shen beat many strong opponents.
Grandmaster Secrets – Practical Play with GM Alex Lenderman
One of the major mistakes over 95% of club players make is working on different aspects of the game independently, and never utilizing them together.
Club players learn chess openings, middlegames, and endings separately, but never see those elements working hand-in-hand. Grandmasters, on the other hand, know how to employ all those together to create a masterful win.
Everything is interconnected and one stage serves as a continuation of the other – in full harmony.
That's why you get that feeling of "effortlessness" after observing a GM game. Grandmasters have many "secrets" of practical (aka effective) play that they use for achieving those effortless wins. This course will fill those gaps for you, letting your games flow from move one right through until you checkmate your opponent.
Complete Chess Opening Repertoire for Black – IM Arthur Shen
With this course, you get access to a complete, professional-grade opening repertoire for Black that you can employ against any opponent. This will certainly increase the number of victories you get in tournaments.
Here's what you'll get:
- In-depth examination of all most popular lines you'll face playing against 1.e4 and 1.d4. You'll be fully prepared to face the most popular chess openings starting with 1.e4 and 1.d4.
- Two types of lines and variations to choose from depending on your style of play: sharp and aggressive, or solid and reliable.
- A step-by-step guide on how to play your preferred opening lines and obtain an advantage right out of the opening. This could help you to turn the games in your favor, even before your opponents have a chance to do anything.
- Detailed explanations of ideas, plans, maneuvers, pawn-structures and everything else to make sure you can play those lines in your own games and win.
- Guide to refuting many of the tricky opening lines, sidelines and off-beat variations that are often seen at club level.
Deadly Opening Traps with GM Bryan Smith
Chess opening traps are something that can make or break your game. Everyone hates playing a piece down by move 7 or having their King under attack by move 10.
At the same time, everyone loves learning new and cool opening traps that can instantly win a game in just a few moves.
If you are the kind of player who would like to avoid getting into trouble at the early stage of the game and at the same time want to learn how to punish your opponent for unsound opening decisions, this Deadly Opening Traps course is for you.
GM Bryan Smith does a superb job explaining the most important opening traps that a chess player of any level must know: from amateur to Grandmaster.
1.b3 Bash by IM Levy Rozman – Your Secret Weapon for the Opening
This course gives you a complete repertoire based on 1.b3. You are going to get an advantage by surprising your opponents, playing positions that only you're familiar with, and your opponents are not.
You will know the nuances. You will know exactly when on move 4 or 5 they will do something inaccurate. That's really the key idea behind this system.
Most club players play the same openings over and over again: 1.e4, 1.d4, 1.c4, 1.Nf3… you name it. You probably know those pretty well, but so does your opponent.
There is nothing wrong with that approach…
Except that you always need to be up to date with all the lines and variations in the Slav, Nimzo, Sicilian, French, and the list goes on and on. This 1.b3 repertoire provides you with an alternative repertoire you can use when you need to mix things up!
The Secrets of The Caro-Kann Defense – IM Alex Ostrovskiy
This is a Comprehensive Course on The Caro-Kann Defense. This course provides you with a complete repertoire against 1.e4. When we say a "complete repertoire," we really mean it.
After working through the video lessons and going over the extra files you will have a complete defense against 1.e4 that will serve you a lifetime!
After studying this course, the Caro-Kann will become your #1 opening choice аs Black and you will have a solid, well-prepared repertoire giving your opponents a lot of trouble. IM Alex Ostrovskiy reveals all his opening preparation secrets and shares his surprise variations – absolutely nothing is being held back.
After working your way through all the courses in this Mega Bundle, you will be prepared to play against any opponents that are rated about 200 Elo points above you and obtain comfortable positions from the opening and outplay them in the middlegame.
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La Amazonia No Se Vende.
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Brexit: if you're a masochist, it's the real deal (Part 2).
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Brexit? If you're a masochist, it's the real deal (Part 1).
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Emma, from the Etsy shop Typewriter Series, sent me a couple of her quotes to review! I can't wait to show them to you!
Emma sells a variety of typewriter quotes at very good prices, ranging from $3.25 to $5. She also has some other products, too, such as Christmas cards! And if she doesn't have a quote displayed in her shop that you are looking for, I'm sure she'd love to make you a custom order!
Alrighty, here they are!
These quotes feel well made, and pretty sturdy; I thought they seemed heavy for their size when I got them out of the package 🙂
A paper with the quote is layered on some pretty scrapbook paper, with brown cardstock underneath, giving it more durability.
Here's the first quote:
It says, "We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone."
The letters vary in how dark or light they are, giving the quote character.
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It reads, "Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Isaiah 40:28-29"
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"Jewish Man Exposes Israel's Lies"
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It does beg the question, is Zionism a racist ideology? Going to have to find this book as well as research the author but this is definitely a different version of history than I had been taught.
"Declassified: Massive Israeli manipulation of US media exposed"
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"War With Iran By George Galloway (Must Watch)"
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"Iran hasn't invaded a country in 300 years" I think that people are people are people. 95% of us don't want to fight, want to be the change we desire in the world and try to act locally. The other 5% either actively pursue "change" or in other parlance "try to make the world safe for democracy"- or are to scared to think rationally. Self defense is wholly different from aggression.
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I believe they call this fascism but, correct me if I'm wrong
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Vote fraud…for those who want a nice film to snuggle on the couch and watch, something with substance- "Hacking Democracy" and perhaps you too may say "Inconceivable, I do not think that word means what you think it means"
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What happens in Greece has worldwide ramifications. Do they honor the debt or default? The rest of the world may well follow their lead.
CBO: Taxes Will 'Shoot Up by More Than 30 Percent' Over Next 2 Years | CNSnews.com
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When we exchange freedom for security, this is what happens. http://cnsnews.com/news/article/cbo-taxes-will-shoot-more-30-percent-over-next-2-years
"US judges tragic kickback greed exposes prison system profiteering"
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We really need to examine our prison culture.
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Wait a sec, are those ALL half ounce coins?If so, I think we need to have a chat. My collection is missing some coins you currently are storing in that climate controlled bank vault.
Sometimes it is just nice to see coins. With a nod to wg, who shared some really fun stuff http://china-mint.info/forum/index.php?topic=6926.msg44774#msg44774http://china-mint.info/forum/index.php?topic=6487.0here is a share from a portion of my MUCH smaller collection. A random coin from each box of G1/2 is pulled out. And no, I do not have a box of 1995 G1/2! I wish I did, but wg might . Photographed for a brief moment when it was out of the climate controlled bank vault. Perhaps someone else can share something from their collection? Perhaps something we haven't seen much of? There has been some talk of modern circulating coins. Anybody have a high grade example of one of those? I sure could learn a lot about them. I also love to see interesting chop marked coins? What else is your passion? Share it Consider adding a photo to one of the following threads to give us a taste of what you like:"Post your newest modern Chinese coin" http://china-mint.info/forum/index.php?topic=1115.1140 "Post your newest older Chinese coin" http://china-mint.info/forum/index.php?topic=5024.150
Wow! You say wg has more metals? Just projecting from what you have out there I am not so sure! Anyway what do I know? Just KOT!How long have you been collecting? Great job!
Go search the "test" thread and you will see why Birdman called this one the mini test thread. Humbling!
Circulating coins are not that spectacular to watch. I showed the following pictures on the forum before. It is THE top one circulating coin in Sun's book, worth about $20,000. 40th Anniversary of the PRC proof coin. Mintage 1000, surviving mintage very tiny, as some specimens were used as a 1 Yuan coin in circulation before people had any idea about proof coins. So the price gain is about 120,000 times.
How long have you been collecting?
I like how you had to start stuffing them in sideways.
Here is the proof version of the 1984 35th founding of PRC commemorative 3-coin set. I found this set on ebay over 2 years ago and paid $100. It has been the subject of previous posts. I believe the value is around $10K but not sure since I have not check in a while
Are there other versions of this particular coin? For example non-proof, restrikes or fake? What is the metal or alloy? Thanks for answering.
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Liq posted a topic in Open world discussionsQuick Poll on the Patrol Zone RoE. I like the general idea of the event zones. Players looking to PvP can fight each other. But I dont like how they're implemented. For example - you find yourself a decent frigate fight, say 2 vs 3. Can't believe your luck and are all excited. Only to find out, that 20 minutes into the fight, heavy reinforcments are coming in, until the BR is filled - can be like 10 4th rates or whatever. Do you like it as it is? Hence my suggestion: All battles in the zone first stay open for 3 minutes (?) for anyone to join, no BR restrictions That way you cannot get locked out of a Battle just because you were a tad outside the tagging circle in OW After those 2 minutes, Players can join each sides until it has reached 1.5x (?) the BR of the other side. Just watched Cpt. Reverse's stream - He found himself a surprise duel vs. a pirate. 10 minutes later, he got reinforcments of 4 ships (5th and 4th rates) on his side. I do not think they should have been allowed to join that battle.


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Family of teen electrocuted at summer job retains Anesi Ozmon to file suit against parties responsible.
On August 7, 2017 a brave and grieving Nikki Rambo shared the story of her son's tragic and preventable death with reporter Natalie Martinez from NBC Chicago - Channel 5. Nikki hopes that sharing her son's story will raise awareness about the dangers children can face in the workplace so other parents can avoid this kind of unspeakable tragedy. To view the entire coverage from the newscast, please click here.


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Families explore the world of metalworking. This class teaches the process of fold forming using origami patterns. Origami paper is provided to practice on, and thin copper sheet is used to create the final project.
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17 January 2017, Written by Business News Australia
JULIE Tylman and Ali Linz have taken the stress out of gift giving by creating GroupTogether, an online platform which allows users to pool money towards a single gift.
In around two years the platform has garnered around 20,000 users and has proved especially popular for parents organising gifts for teachers - last Christmas more than 200 schools used GroupTogether for that purpose.
The inspiration came to the Sydney-based entrepreneurs after a busy day ferrying their kids (they have seven combined) to various birthday parties.
"We met for coffee one day after a weekend of ferrying kids to and from birthday parties, and we were exhausted from the driving, parking, buying, wrapping gifts, drop offs and pick-ups involved in attending kid's parties," says Tylman (pictured right).
"We were also gob-smacked at the amount of money we had spent - seven kids' at two parties each with gifts worth $20, plus wrapping and card - only to find out that the birthday kids either already had the gifts, were given multiple copies of the gifts or didn't love them."
With this experience in mind, Tylman and Linz contracted a Sydney designer to create the look and feel of the website, then partnered with a development company to build it.
While every collection is free to set up, GroupTogether generates cash by charging a percentage on each contribution to a collection, which Tylman says is "much less than the cost of a card".
"We are also starting to provide e-gift cards to organisers to save them that extra trip to the shop," says Tylman.
Linz (pictured left) says a key selling point of GroupTogether is its ability to cut out waste while also creating a culture of mindful giving.
"That's why we made it easy to donate a bit of the group gift to charity so kids can learn the joy of giving back," she says.
Tylman also says it can help prevent the dreaded re-gift.
"I really feel for the January babies, they struggle. No need to give the sad, re-gifted Chrissie present, instead friends can keep their new year's resolution and stay on budget by pooling their money together and giving one great gift."
Tylman and Linz have self-funded the platform to date, but are looking for capital for overseas expansion.
"As we are currently experiencing rapid growth and are getting requests from around the world to offer GroupTogether in different countries, we will be looking to outside investors to help us ramp up our presence overseas," says Tylman.
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The first full-length album from Bad Meets Evil -- the rap team composed of superstar Eminem and Royce the 5'9" -- HELL: THE SEQUEL is overflowing with mature content and troubling messages. Hardcore descriptions of sex and substance use, tons of profanity, and a long list of consumer brand names appear throughout the record -- along with some shockingly violent and extremely dark metaphors. This is not a CD for kids of any age.
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Ominous synth-beats back the dark lyrics that appear in every song on this album, adding to the threatening tone of these tracks. While Royce is a capable rapper, Em is clearly the star of this show -- demonstrating the intensely emotional delivery that's earned him a place among the biggest names in the game.
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Families can talk about tongue-in-cheek songs like "Above the Law" and "I'm On Everything," which take the approach of describing extreme behaviors in a way that suggests the artists actually disapprove of these actions. Does this tactic work?
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The Pros and Cons of Living in a Condo
Posted by Chip Glennon on Monday, April 15th, 2019 at 9:38am.
The condo market is often appealing to niche buyers. For example, young people who are buying their first home may find condominiums to be an ideal option. Older adults who may not be able to maintain their own home like the independence they enjoy while living in a condo. When it comes to living the condo lifestyle, there are both benefits and disadvantages to consider.
For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed real estate professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.
Benefits of Living in a Condo
- Condo owners enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. One of the largest benefits of living in a condo is that the condo home owners association will hire contractors to take care of maintenance, such as yard work and home repairs. This can alleviate significant stress and burden from the condo owner, and makes these properties particularly appealing to people who may need this kind of assistance.
- Condos are often more affordable than single-family homes. As a general rule of thumb, condos are not as costly as single-family properties, which can make them popular among certain market segments. Home buyers who are interested in condos often appreciate the fact that they can invest in real estate and ultimately earn equity on their property without having to sacrifice a significant portion of their financial resources.
Disadvantages of Living in a Condo
- Condo owners must adhere to the rules and regulations of their condominium association. Buyers who are in the market for condos need to work closely with their real estate agent to evaluate the terms and conditions of each individual condominium association. These associations often have specific requirements that can limit an individual's ability to customize the interior or exterior of their property.
- Condo owners sometimes complain about the lack of privacy. In particular, attached condos offer less privacy than detached condos. In some cases, residents complain about noise issues within their home, as they can sometimes hear what is going on next door. In addition to having less privacy inside the home, condo owners also may not have as much personal outdoor living space. Many condo associations have common outdoor areas, which are open to all residents.
Similar to single-family homes, there are both pros and cons to purchasing a condominium. What's most important is that Parkvillie home buyers work with a qualified real estate agent who can help them decide which type of property is best for them both personally and financially. To learn more about available condos in the local market, contact an experienced local real estate agent today.
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2015 Hanna Pinot Noir 750ml
Vineyards: Our Home Ranch block 3 Pinot Noir was planted to three clonal selections from Torres, Cambria and Mondavi. The vines were planted 5' x 9' on 101-14 & 3309C rootstocks in 1992. In 2008 we planted an additional 12 acres of Pinot using budwood from the original block, along with a 20% interplant of clone 667. Sixty-five percent of the grapes for the 2015 Hanna Pinot came from the young block, with the remaining 35 percent harvested from its parent block.
Vintage 2015: The 2015 growing season was once again dry and odd. Late winter and early spring were hot. Late spring was cool and fruit set was poor. The peak summer months were moderate, resulting in steady ripening and good acid retention. Late summer heat pushed sugar accumulation because of the small crop. Our 16 tons of Pinot Noir were harvested on September 1, 2015 at an average Brix of 26.1o.
Winemaking: The 2015 Pinot Noir was harvested at night and just after sunrise. While still cold, the hand harvested Pinot clusters were carefully sorted then gently destemmed. The must was cold soaked for four to five days, and then fermented with indigenous yeast. The 2015 Pinots had firmer than normal tannins, requiring additional barrel aging. The Pinot was barrel aged for 17 months in 50% new French and Hungarian oak barrels, coopered primarily by Marcel Cadet, Remond & Nadalie. Flashed in new Demptos Noisette bbls.
Tasting Notes: Brilliant garnet. Spicy and nutty, with hazelnuts, nutmeg, allspice. Aromas open up to black currant and damp autumn leaves. Flavors are juicier than indicated by the nose, with plums and blueberry cobbler. Texture of suede and a finish of vanilla clove.
Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir
Total production: 502 cases
Vineyard location: Home Ranch
Age of vines: 8-24 years old
Soil type: sandy loam
Harvest dates: September 1, 2015
Root stock: 101-14& 3309C
Clonal selection: Dijon 667; Cambria, Torrez, Mondavi selections
Fermentation: native yeast, 7 days skin contact
Average Brix at harvest: 26.1
Malolactic fermentation: 100%
Titratable acidity: 0.60g/100mL
Aging: 17 months in 60-gal oak barrels
pH: 3.54
Oak utilized: 50% new French and Hungarian oak from Marcel Cadet, Remond, and Nadalie cooperages
Residual sugar: 0.4%
Bottling date: April 21, 2017
Alcohol: 14.4%


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Single Storey Villa With Pool €462,000 ref: SLR01901
Traditional single storey villa (1997) with 204 m2 of living space offering dining room, lounge, kitchen, 5 bedrooms, office area on a 1200 m2 plot with swimming pool, summer kitchen, covered terrace, garden shed and spacious garage that could be converted into an apartment, near the village centre and close to schools.
Riverside location: Superb village with bars, restaurants, supermarket, school, bakeries, butchery, pharmacy, doctors: and the Orb river (for swimming, canoe), located at 25 minutes from Beziers, 30 minutes from Narbonne and 35 minutes from the beach.
Ground floor: Hall of 9.21 m2, office area of 12.54 m2, dining room of 30.21 m2 with bar and sink, lounge of 40.23 m2 (insert fireplace and french windows on terrace), kitchen of 18.41 m2 (electric oven, electric and gas hob, hood, built-in dish washer, lower and higher units), corridor of 13.64 m2, laundry room of 6 m2 (sink and access to the garden), utility room of 6.27 m2 (hot water tank), bedroom of 10.70 m2 (built-in cupboard and access to garden by french windows), bathroom of 12.32 m2 (double basin unit, shower, bath, bidet, towel dryer), bedroom of 11.51 m2 (built-in cupboard), bedroom of 10.61 m2 (built-in cupboard and access to the garden by french window), bedroom of 12.13 m2 (built-in cupboard and access to the garden), bedroom of 8.56 m2, WC of 1.94 m2.
Outside: Plot of 1200 m2 with covered terrace in front of the house, swimming pool (9m x 4.5 m, chlorine, mosaic), covered summer kitchen (barbecue, sink, electricity), pool house, 2 gates, alley to park cars, garden shed, garage of 55 m2 that could be converted into an apartment (electricity, water and windows).
More Details: Electric heating, insert fireplace, double glazing, wooden shutters, tiled floor, plenty of storage, nearby centre with all shops, beautiful village with river.
The prices are inclusive of agents fees (paid by the vendors). The notaire's fees have to be paid on top at the actual official rate.
The department of Hérault is in the Languedoc-Roussillon region located in the south of France. It is surrounded by the Pyrénées-Orientales, Ariège, Tarn and Aude departments.
Widely regarded as possibly the most dynamic department in Languedoc Roussillon with Montpellier as its capital and the popular seaside resorts of Sete and Grande Motte bringing in millions of tourists every summer, the Hérault department is certainly busy and growing.
But despite all the activity along the coast, the interior of Hérault is as beautiful and unspoiled as it has always been. The Hérault countryside is glorious, driving away from the coast into the foothills of the Black Mountains you can get lost in an ocean of vines.
Villages in the department of Hérault are incredibly pretty. Roquebrun is stunning, with its bridge and old water mill on the river Orb. St Guilhem-le-Desert is also beautiful - and one of Languedoc's top tourist spots.
Hérault is also a favourite of Brits looking to move to the area. Pézenas and Lodève are both popular towns - Pézenas used to be the region's capital and is becoming quite chic.
In short - the department combines beautiful countryside with the buzz and glamour of a major city (Montpellier).
We at Cle France specialise in Property for sale in France through our network of Agents and French Registered High Street Estate Agents. We have sold thousands of houses for sale in France over the years and have helped many find and buy their dream home in France.
We can also help you with everything to do with buying a house in France including getting a mortgage, organising currency exchange, renovation advice, property surveys, planning permission, French translation, opening a bank account and everything to do with French property sales.
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General Amenities
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- Beds
- 5
- Baths
- 2
- Living Space M2
- 204
- Land M2
- 1,200
- Location
- Countryside
- Location Description
- Close to town
- Swimming Pool
- 9m x 4.5m Pool
- Internal Feature
- Well Maintained
- External Feature
- Landscaped Garden
- External Feature
- Swimming Pool
- Style
- Villa
- Condition
- Excellent
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KXNG Crooked, Tech N9ne, Chino XL, Rittz & Statik Selektah Are "Terminally Ill"
Banger Alert.
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Off that Last Call, available now.
The spitter's fourth and final album with Strange Music.
Keep moving forward, no matter what.
Off Last Call, out 9/29 via Strange Music.
Off Kev's upcoming Raising Arizona DJ compilation.
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Do you ever feel like many (perhaps all) of the latest changes in the legislation that govern us as people are stewed in a narrative devised by small-minded people? Sometimes (perhaps always) promoted and stirred up by the media, with little to no input from the public? And even sweetened, like medicine on a spoon, by using artists, scientists, religious leaders, authors, and others? Such that the few given a platform are only those whose message aligns with those few behind the recipe?
Month: January 2014
As my intellect grows (thankfully it still does) I become increasingly insulted by the stupidity in the media; Or their assumption, rather, that I'm stupid enough to pay them any heed.


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The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) board was deeply divided over the handling of allegations of corruption against its former chief executive Dan Matjila, the Commission of Inquiry into the affairs of the corporation heard on Tuesday.
Claudia Manning, who resigned from the PIC in July 2018, also stated that leadership changes in the board of the asset manager, which handles the pensions of public sector employees, had brought instability, with three chairmen in a period of less than three years.
The board of the PIC is chaired by the deputy minister of finance and the changes were caused by changes in the portfolio, which has been affected by the Cabinet reshuffling.
Allegations of corruption against Matjila by emanated from a R21m loan to MST, a company linked to a woman said to be romantically involved with Matjila, prompting the United Democratic Movement (UDM) to seek an order to get the minister of finance to suspend Matjila and an independent probe into the MST payment.
"The board had been fractured along a particular line on how to deal with allegations of corruption against the CEO," said Manning. "It was the board's decision to oppose the application…but it appeared that the chairman was agreeing with the UDM."
Board 'applied its mind'
Matjila had dismissed the UDM application as "frivolous" and baseless, saying that the matter had already been dealt with by the board, which found him not guilty of any misconduct.
Manning testified that the majority view was that the board had "applied its mind to the facts of the matter with diligence and had made a legitimate decision on how to react to these allegations", while the minority believed that the matter had not been handled appropriately by not suspending the Matjila and conducting an independent inquiry.
The board had called Matjila to explain the allegations and who, according to Manning's evidence, led to them to believe that the allegations were without any basis and that the MST transaction had adhered to internal processes.
'Tumultuous, polarised'
Manning said it later emerged that the board Chairman, Deputy Finance Minister Mondli Gungubele, "had taken a view that board had had acted wrongly in its response to the corruption allegations against the CEO, and that the only thing that would satisfy him would be to appoint an independent investigation into those allegations."
Manning described the period between September and December 2017, as being "tumultuous" for the PIC, creating a "tense and polarised environment at the board".
"Both the board and the management was devoting considerable attention to managing the crisis, rather than on the core business of the PIC," she said.
Matjila resigned as chief executive in November 2018.
The commission will on Wednesday hear evidence from a witness whose identity will only be revealed on the day, before adjourning until late February.


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Author(s): Juan Gabriel Vasquez
As Colombia's famed political cartoonist, Javier Mallarino, strolls through downtown Bogota in the hours before a public celebration of his career in the grand Teatro Colon, he contemplates the start of his professional life, and how he set down his oils and took up a pen to begin drawing caricatures for a living. But the celebration has far-reaching consequences: as he leaves the theatre a figure from his past, now a young woman, emerges from the crowd outside and forces Mallarino to confront an incident that took place in his home half a lifetime ago, calling into question his reputation and the value of his life's work. Vasquez's terse, poetic prose contrasts starkly with the intense and sharply focused content of this beautifully structured novel. Questioning the power of memory and the media, and their ability to distort, inform and destroy, Vasquez plays with the past and the present, challenging our perception of the truth.
A taut new novel by the award-winning author of The Sound of Things Falling - 'one of the most original voices of Latin American literature', Mario Vargas Llosa
Juan Gabriel Vasquez was born in Bogota in 1973. He studied Latin American literature at the Sorbonne, and has translated works by E. M. Forster and Victor Hugo, amongst others, into Spanish. His previous books have won the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, the Alfaguara Prize, the Gregor von Rezzori Prize, the Prix Roger Caillois and he has been shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. Reputations was awarded the Royal Spanish Academy Prize in 2014. His books have been published in twenty-six languages and forty countries. After sixteen years in France, Belgium and Spain, he now lives in Bogota. Anne McLean has translated works by many Spanish and Latin American authors including Javier Cercas, Hector Abad, Carmen Martin Gaite, Julio Cortazar, Ignacio Martinez de Pison, Enrique Vila-Matas and Tomas Eloy Martinez. She lives in Toronto.


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Over 30,000 Students sit for Grade 12 Exams
Students from 170 secondary and national high schools, started yesterday with the Maths Paper 1 and History Exams.
NBC News visited the Gordons Secondary school in Port Moresby where students sat for the Physics and accounting papers today, and spoke with the principal George Kenega.
Principal George Kenega said the school has two hundred and eighty one students currently in grade 12.
He said they anticipate a good outcome from the exams, in order to maintain their position as one of the top performing schools in the country.
The students will sit their Economics, Biology and Business Studies papers on Wednesday.
On Thursday they do the Language and Literature and Chemistry. The Information Communication and Technology and Math Paper 2 will be sat for on Friday.
Meantime, Education Secretary Doctor Uke Kombra has urged all schools and students to be fair and not cheat in the exams.
He said the penalty for cheating or assisting to cheat in the National Examination is Non Certification.
Kombra is now calling on all eexternal invigilators, School heads and inspectors to report all observed malpractices to the Measurement Services Division of the Department for analysis and action. NBC News


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Heritage Week -Georgian House & Walled Garden
August 25, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm| €5 – €10
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We will offer guided tours of the House and Gardens and will be running a pop up cafe on the day. Our Family friendly event welcomes all to experience old world splendor and charm.
Darraghville has long been a landmark in the area of Kilcoole. Its construction was completed in 1782 by then owner, John Darragh, Lord Mayor of Dublin 1781/82. The House was the presided over by a Walter Crofton Newton until 1899 when the house and lands were sold to the Holy Faith Sisters. The property was used as a boarding school for ten boys, boarded in a large room in the house. The Holy Faith Sisters sold the property in 2017 and Luisne continues to run courses and events here.
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Today we will help you find the best seven foot Harvard Air Hockey table. Air Hockey is a thrilling activity. The elements of Air Hockey have excitement and crazy randomness at its heart. When you play Air Hockey, you want to be the first player to reach seven points.
However, nothing is stopping you from changing the points you want to play to when playing with friends and family. It is a pastime that will surely pass the time in a very enjoyable manner assuming you have good equipment. Every game will be different from the last since the puck (the scoring object) can be very unpredictable as the speed of play increases. The question is, can you keep up with the heat?!
There are lots of brands of Air Hockey tables and just as many, if not more, models available. In this article, we will be focusing on Harvard produced Air Hockey tables. More specifically, 7-foot tables. One thing that is important to understand before we continue, however, is that Harvard is part of a greater company called Escalade Sports; this is important because there are varied brands under the parent company. Since they are all owned by the same parent company, we will include various tables of several brands.
The important thing to keep in mind is what counts when it comes to the quality of the table. You need to understand what features a table has, how durable it is, how effective it is for playing on and so on. Make sure you consider everything each table has to offer.
Doing this should ensure that you make a more intelligent decision when it comes to the selection process. We hope the following list will make it easier for you to know what is available and understand the differences between each option.
The Harvard Action Arena Air Hockey table is the best option for a more secure playing experience. It has 3-inch wide rails to help keep the puck where it belongs; in the arena (the playing surface).
The PVC laminated glossy playing field works with the 11-volt fan blower. The effect is a solid layer of air which makes sure that the puck can glide across the surface easily.
The legs were designed with stability in mind and can be adjusted for surfaces that are not quite even. The table comes with four strikers, as well as four pucks.
The American Legend Enforcer Air Hockey table is the best option for people looking for a style that stands out. With the Abacus-style scoring on the side, the goal ends are more comfortable to place your hands when playing.
The design of the playing area has a good balance of kick. If you want to increase the style, hook up the banner/apron it comes with to make a statement that you are serious about playing an intense game of Air Hockey.
This table features not one, but two blower motors to make the experience go into overdrive. The aluminum rails will give the quick bounce response most players want to see; this helps make your shots more effective. An extra set of strikers and three extra pucks are included to help keep your investment secure.
The Atomic 2-in-1 Air Hockey table is the best solution for those who want to conserve on their game room space. Now you no longer have to go out to a bar to play Billiards or Air Hockey.
With the Atomic 2-in-1 Air Hockey table solution, you can switch between 2 of the coolest tabletop games. The air powered Air Hockey table can convert to a solid and stable Billiards playing surface in just a few seconds.
All you have to do is rotate the playing surface, and it will transition into miniature billiards. It comes with fifteen billiard balls, two pool cues, and a cue ball to ensure a full experience.
The Atomic Blazer Air Hockey table is the best option for people who want a solid looking table with good features. You can rest assured that the gameplay will be fast paced with its strong 120V blower.
The rails are designed to reduce the vertical bounce, so you don't have to keep stopping the play due to having to pick up the puck from the ground over and over.
This table is flexible with uneven surfaces, so you won't need to find something to stick underneath the legs to keep it steady. Great looking black and white surface area is nicely complemented by the solid black pucks and mallets. If you want a good Air Hockey experience, look no further than the Atomic Blazer to light up your night.
The Harvard Arctic Ice Air Hockey Table is the best solution for those who want the top of the line table for their home. Its laminated PVC playing surface, along with the strong 110-volt Fan will provide a full air bed to keep the puck gliding smoothly and quickly across the playfield.
The 3 3/4-inch side rails along with the 1-inch deep surface will allow precision bank shots fully taking advantage of this table's length.
The tapered down 8-inch legs each have their own levelers to provide maximum flexibility on plenty of different floors. The style is clear and distinct with white, black, and gray tones. It is a great look for a basement or bar room.
With this list of Harvard Air Hockey tables, you can make an informed decision. We provided different solutions for different people. If you know what you are looking for, you should be able to find something from the list. We think option 4 (Atomic Blazer) and option 5 (Harvard Arctic Ice) are the best.
Option 4 provides excellent value with its solid style and fancy score tracker. Option 5 allows you to maximize your Air Hockey experience with plenty of room for all kinds of shots and will last through the aggressive and fast paced action for years to come.


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2011 will bring four unique perspectives on "the future of advertising." We're proud to post our four speakers today:
Monday, January 31, 2011
Ana Andjelic, Planning Director, HUGE
Monday, February 28, 2011
Julie Roehm, Marketing Strategy Consultant and 2004 Automotive Marketer of the Year (Brandweek)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Anders Sjostedt, Managing Director, Hyper Island USA
Monday, May 2, 2011
Andrew Keller, CEO, Crispin Porter Bogusky
All four events will take place, as usual, at the wonderful Fine Line Music Cafe on First Ave N in Minneapolis. Doors at 5:15 p.m., speakers start at 6:00 p.m.
Admission is free. No reservations needed. Just show up, enjoy each other's company and ask intriguing questions to keep the conversation going.
Thank you everyone for your continued enthusiasm for CATFOA!
(More info on each speaker, including our fourth, and their take on our theme will appear here shortly.)