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Another book that changed the world
24 May 2009
At present I am listening to Clausewitz's On War: A Biography, by Hew Strachan. Earlier in this forum I commented on two other volumes in the series "Books that Changed the World" published by Grove/Atlantic and released as a book on CD by Tantor Audio. The other two books were Francis Wheen's book on Marx's Das Kapital and Christopher Hitchens book on Paine's The Rights of Man.
Of these three works, I definitely like this Strachan book on Clausewitz best, and it is the most scholarly and the most carefully focused on the eponymous book that is the pretext of the task of the series. Strachan discusses the textual history of On War and also goes into the details of some of Clausewitz's terminology and its translation in English, which is both problematic and, because it is problematic, interesting. The above-mentioned books on Paine and Marx did not tightly focus on the textual history and terminology of the works in question but primarily sought to place the books in historical context.
Recently in Unintended consequences of Enlightenment universalism I said that the industrial revolution came relatively late to war. It could also be said that the Enlightenment came relatively late to war, and Clausewitz is the representative of the Enlightenment for war. Clausewitz stands in relation to bringing the Enlightenment conception of scientific knowledge to war as before him Newton stood in relation to physics, Adam Smith stood in relation to economics, and Gibbon stood in relation to history. After Clausewitz, Darwin similarly stood in relation to biology and Freud to psychiatry.
It has been instructive to listen to this book about Clausewitz not long after having listened several times through to Caleb Carr's The Lessons of Terror. I praised Carr's book for its thoughtfulness, though I disagreed with much of it (cf. Terrorism and the evolution of technology and Mass War and Mass Man). Carr was highly critical of Clausewitz, and the portrait of Clausewitz painted by Strachan truly brings out many of the features that Carr most strongly criticized, especially Clausewitz's emphasis upon a "strategy of annihiliation" in war. For Carr, this stigmatizes Clausewitz as "non-progressive."
I had assumed, when listening to Carr's book, that there had to be another side to Clausewitz than that criticized by Carr, and now it appears to me that Clausewitz's "strategy of annihilation" can be interpreted as an aspect of his Enlightenment outlook. Forcing a war or campaign to a decisive battle that settles the outcome of the conflict could be considered the military equivalent of the experimentum crusis in science.
Moreover, Clausewitz rightly observes that if battle is reduced to maneuver, eventually someone will come along and cut off our arms with a sharp sword. The message here, as I understand it, is that war is thoroughly integral with human social organization (I'll come back to this in a later post), and as such over time it becomes civilized and refined. War becomes just another social technology of organization. But this can only happen in a relatively closed system in which certain social conventions are rigorously observed. When some force comes in from the outside — Mongols or barbarians or what have you — and they do not choose to observe the social niceties that have evolved within the closed civilized system in question, the sheer brutality of the onslaught in likely to crush all before it.
This is also what I take to be the idea behind a famous passage from W. T. Sherman's letter to the City Council of Atlanta of 12 September 1864 (if my memory serves, Carr quoted this passage with disapprobation, noting its consonance with Clausewitz):
"You cannot qualify war in harsher terms than I will. War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it; and those who brought war into our country deserve all the curses and maledictions a people can pour out. I know I had no hand in making this war, and I know I will make more sacrifices to-day than any of you to secure peace. But you cannot have peace and a division of our country. If the United States submits to a division now, it will not stop, but will go on until we reap the fate of Mexico, which is eternal war."
Thus a nation-state that cultivates war as anything less than a strategy of annihilation courts its own annihilation. Anything so forthright must inevitably be controversial today, and Clausewitz's concept of a "strategy of annihilation" may sound little different from a "war of extermination." Indeed Strachan explicitly addresses the terminology that Clausewitz employed for this conception and the possibility of translating Clausewitz in terms of "extermination" instead of "annihilation." I recommend this discussion to the interested reader.
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Mass War and Mass Man
27 April 2009
This morning on twitter I jotted down a few quick notes that partially reflect the fact that I am presently listening to a couple different books about war: Firestorm: Allied Airpower and the Destruction of Dresden, by Marshall de Bruhl, and A Savage War of Peace: Algeria 1954 – 1962, by Alistair Horne.
As I was capturing a few thoughts about contemporary warfare, it dawned on me that my thoughts on war can be given an interesting Marxist formulation. If there is anyone who reads this forum on a regular basis you will know that, despite my clear differences with Marx, I often end up citing and quoting him, and I will further develop my quasi-Marxist reflections today.
One of the features of Marx's thought that retains its value despite the problematic nature of so much Marxist theory is that of the distinction between economic base and ideological superstructure. There should be a name for this distinction and the view of society that it implies, but I am not sufficiently up on Marxist studies to know if there is a term that is commonly used within the discipline, so at present I will refer to it as "the economic interpretation of history".
I wrote about this last week in relation to Joseph Campbell's use of the phrase, and there I said that I didn't know exactly what Campbell meant by it. Well, this is as good a meaning as any for the phrase, and indeed I think it sums up the idea Campbell meant to criticize quite nicely. We could even say (with a certain flourish) that the fundamental theorem of the economic interpretation of history is that the ideological superstructure of a society is completely determined by the economic base of the same society.
This uncompromising statement of the fundamental theorem of the economic interpretation of history is a perfect instance of reductionism as well as of constructing a theoretical absolute. Reductionism is mostly out of favor among contemporary thinkers, though it is not without its advocates, and constructing a theoretical absolute can be little different than erecting a straw man. There are obvious re-formulations of this theorem that are far less rigid, and thus far more likely to be true, or, at least, to have some truth in them. For example, we could say that the economic interpretation of history is the principle that ideological superstructure is mostly determined, or somewhat determined, by economic base. Or, hedging even more, that ideological superstructure is determined at least in part by economic base. It would be foolish to deny the latter outright, so we see that between an absolutist and uncompromising statement of a principle, and a thoroughly hedged statement there can be the difference between night and day.
But rather than conditionalize, compromise, or hedge, I would like to go in the direction of greater abstractness and generality. In other words, I would like, for the moment, to pursue an even more thorough-going reductionism, all in the interest of philosophical principle.
When thinking about it this morning, I was struck by the obvious fact that Marx's formulation of the economic interpretation of history can be generalized. Rather than limiting our foundations to economic foundations, any social system whatever can be seen as the social base of a society, while any cultural or intellectual expression of a people is a wider field of ambition than political ideology in the narrow sense. Thus a generalization of Marx's principle would be that social conditions determine the life of the mind. Once again, if we hedge and say, "Social conditions, at least in part, determine the life of the mind," we have a proposition with which few will disagree.
Now, to war. War is one form of social organization. Indeed, it is a pervasive form of social organization throughout human history. There are important respects in which war is an expression of human culture. It is then to be expected that the social conditions of a society at war are expressed in the methods by which that society makes war.
Since the end of the Second World War, there was been much discussion of strategic bombing. An explicitly philosophical treatise has been written to denounce it as immoral (A. C. Grayling's Among the Dead Cities: Was the Allied Bombing of Civilians in WWII a Necessity or a Crime?). Caleb Carr denounces it in his The Lessons of Terror. Firestorm, mentioned above, questions the utility and rationale of strategic bombing. But, if I am at least partly right, it is misleading to try to understand strategic bombing in exclusively moral or political terms. Strategic bombing is an expression of our culture.
Once we see it in this context, it seems rather obvious. Hannah Arendt is especially remembered for her argument that twentieth century totalitarianism and fascism is a political outcome of the emergence of mass man in history. I would argue that mass warfare is also a nearly inevitable historical outcome of the emergence of mass man. Today we have mass war for mass man. It may be horrific, but it is not to be treated as some kind of anomaly: this style of warfare perfectly matches the structure of society today.
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For the record, below are my Twitter posts from this morning, laying the above out with a certain succinctness:
1. Influencing policy through mass terror could have no place before popular opinion was crucial to the formulation of policy.
2. The limited war of earlier ages corresponded to the drastically limited sovereignty of non-democratic institutions.
3. Where vox populi is law, to shift the feeling or perceptions of the people, through terror or other means, is a coherent strategy.
4. Twentieth century campaigns of mass death and strategic bombing are brought into being (not justified) by popular sovereignty.
5. The ideological superstructure of modern war (mass war) supervenes upon the social and economic base of modern human life (mass man).
6. Mass war is a product of the Age of Mass Man.
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For almost a month the workers of Skokie, Ill. based Golan's Moving and Storage have been on strike. The nearly 80 employees of the locally owned moving company voted to form a union at the end of 2013 in response to numerous unfair labor practices and outright reports of illegal activities. For example, there are currently 10 complaints of wage theft against the company under active investigation at the Department of Labor. Workers would be told to work a 14 hour day but only get paid for 8 of those hours. Since organizing as a union the employees have been unsuccessful in multiple attempts to negotiate a contract with the owners. The owners have cancelled negotiation dates nearly 6 times. All of this behavior is clearly in violation of not only ethics but of Jewish law and Jewish values.
The classic code of Jewish law, the Shulhan Arukh, rules that workers may establish rules and principles to govern their work and the employers must respect those guidelines. This is based on the Talmudic discussion of the right of workers to form trade guilds in Tractate Bava Batra. Furthermore, many of the most distinguished Jewish legal authorities of the modern era have explicitly argued that there is a fundamental right of workers to form a union and for that union to be respected by their employers (see, for example, Rabbi Moshe Feinstein in Igrot Moshe, Hoshen Mishpat 1:59; Igrot Moshe, Hoshen Mishpat 1:58; Rabbi Eliezer Waldenburg, Tzitz Eliezer 2:23; Rabbi Ben-Tzion Meir Uziel, Mishpatei Uzziel 42:6 and Rabbi Avraham Yitzhak HaKohen Kook, Mishnato shel HaRav Kook, pg. 164).
If there can be a most troubling aspect to this situation it is the multiple allegations of wage theft. The Bible is strikingly clear in its command to not defraud workers and to pay them on time (Leviticus 19:13). People who are attempting the best they can to live out their lives in dignity ought to be respected by their employers and not abused and defrauded. For all of these reasons, I joined Arise Chicago this week in standing in solidarity with the workers of Golan's Moving and Storage at the Skokie City Council. We testified to the abuse the workers have suffered and their inability to convince their employers to sit down and negotiate a contract in good faith. We also raised the important issue of wage theft and I was gratified when Mayor Van Dusen publically stated that they would bring it up in a future city council meeting. The City of Chicago serves as a model for suburban cities and villages as a little more than a year ago Chicago passed a wage theft ordinance that is simple in its purpose: it revokes the business licenses of companies that are found to be committing this serious crime.
We will be discussing this important campaign and other ways you can take action at our upcoming Sept. 3rd and Sept. 4th member meetings. You can make a difference in Chicago either through legislative organizing or grassroots organizing. Join us to work on campaigns such as the labor rights struggle for the workers of Golan's Moving. For more info and RSVP, click here.

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EternalPhoenix posted a topic in The WaterfrontThe Docks. The Waterfront. Freedom City. May 20, 2020. 2 AM. Another night in Freedom City. Another arms deal on the docks. And another gaggle of goons who thought some fancy weapons could help them take on capes and the Mob. Dixie Clements knew they were a big bag of idiots, with the full cognitive power of a box of rocks. Or was it a sack of hammers? Whatever the idiom, they had money. She had fancy guns. This wasn't complicated. She was a blue eyed blonde in cowboy boots, blue jeans, a white T-shirt, and a lovely brown cowboy hat. Her trademark revolvers were strung all over her body. As the leader of the goons (Dixie thought his name was...Jonesy? Maybe? Tch, like it mattered.) said something extremely stereotypical (and his goons leered at her excellent figure), her thought dwelled on her partner Reiko Hinomoto. Reiko's features and black hair betrayed her Japanese origins. Today, she was dressed in the latest in red and black motorcycle chic. She was totally unarmed, leaning in relaxed fashion against her motorcycle. Oh, right. Jonesy was finished speaking. What did he say? Guns, right. Dixie jerked her thumb at the box her motorcycle (in front of Reiko's) had on its (now disconnected) trailer. "Guns. Money please." Jonesy waved a hand, and a goon brought the usual briefcase full of cash. She popped it open, flipped through briefly, and nodded. "Pleasure doing business with you, sunshine." Another deal done, time to get the heck out of here. Freedom City had this problem with superheroes always busting this stuff up, you see.
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EternalPhoenix posted a topic in The WaterfrontOOC for this. Y'all can probably figure out how to get in there. Dixie's rumored to use daka crystals in her weapons, for one. Worth taking a look.
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Avenger Assembled posted a topic in City CenterMarch 21, 2020 DuTemps Castle "Kimber!" called Eira from the guest bedroom the Claremont girls were using to change. "I need your advice!" Technically the members of Orange Squad (along with her room-mate and her friend Pan) were here for diplomatic and professional purposes. True North, Canada's super-team, had recently teamed up with the British super-team Vanguard to battle the forces of the Fenian Liberation Army - the fight had been long, been hard, and it was all very interesting if you cared about the history of cross-Atlantic imperialism and the lasting legacy of American and British imperialism. But what was relevant right now was that in the aftermath of the battle in upstate New York, the teams had come to a neutral spot to celebrate, reconnect, and enjoy the hospitality of one of their richest American partners. It was a great opportunity to meet adult heroes from all over Europe and Canada, use the DuTemps pool - the big one, that the Deep One who lived here typically avoided because of its chlorination, get acquainted with the Claremont alums who lived in the castle, get out from under Claremont discipline under the watchful eye of adult heroes, and maybe hit the sound system and eat snacks while they were at it.
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Tiffany Korta posted a topic in ElsewhereRanger Station 5 Tsavo National Park, Kenya 27th January 2020, 9am EAT It was rainy and overcast over the Savannah but it was still going to be a hot, humid day. As the animals and tourists began there days. Most of the Ranger Stations, that were being used, were still opening up but not Station Five which was active even this early in the day. Which was weird because it wasn't usually used for the reason that trouble very rarely came from the border it was close to, probably one of the safest borders in the entire region. This was the reason that Chief Ranger was nervous because someone very import from that very country had arrived, to help them with there problem. "I've never met a real princess before!"
ic Daka Rush: Claremont (IC)GM October 10th, 6PM, 2019 Riverside, the docks, the cargo freighter Viper Star At the captain's shout, the previously stunned and frightened crew dove under railings, slid back hatches or simply discarded bulky survival suits to reveal the sleek, glowing and deceptively-primitivist designs of Dakanan technology. The rustic sound of their propellor cut abruptly, replaced with the distinct thrumm of a daka-controlled propulsion system. The formerly-leisurely pace of the Viper Star noticeably jumped, the freighter turning to head for the North Bay. "I'm sorry," Captain Imamba said, thoroughly looking it, "but we can't wait until everyone who needs our help can afford it. And I can't let loyalty to Dakana stand in the way of my duty as a thinking, feeling human being. Crew, attack!" The crystal arcs crackled, red light flashed, and the air filled with the muted roar of sonic pulses hailing down on the small group of students!
ooc Daka Rush: Claremont (OOC)OOC thread for this thread. Cruisin' for a high-tech bruisin'. @Tiffany Korta @angrydurf @Dr Archeville @Cubismo @Grumblefloof Everyone gets 1HP to start for beginning in the midst of combat without immediate cover. Captain Imamba and the crew of the Viper Star will use the Soldier stat block from the Core Rules, with the addition of the Teamwork, Improved Aim and Prone Fighting Feats. Their weapons are blasters set to the Stun Alternate Effect. Initiative rolls for the crew: 16. Block of 10 NPCs. After Initiative rolls, the crew will take a surprise round.
The Summer had hardly been uneventful but despite a few close calls and a thorough condemnation for reckless risks and an equally thorough commendation for breaking up the ring of Daka Crystal thieves Kam and his friends had returned to Claremont Academy. They arrived in advance of the next year with time to catch up on the news of Freedom and more importantly perhaps share their own exploits. The late summer sun found several of them gathered for lunch in the central quad trading stories. Kam let out a bright laugh, "Then they spun her." he shook his head at the memory nodding at Janus and eyeing his sister with a teasing glint in his eyes, "At least half of that giggle was genuine." he prodded perhaps foolishly given her penchant for getting the upper hand in these wars of words. Looking directly at Elizabeth he smirked, "It was like something out of one of those teen musicals." he joked easily. It would likely be less funny when those pictures circulated to where their father uncovered them. Raising his hands the Dakanan prince deflected gamely, "I will grant it certainly got people's attention."
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RocketLord posted a topic in AmericasOOC for this. Threads will be split into two with whoever goes where once action gets started. To help me keep an overview with the large number of characters, I'd appreciate if you do a quick rules summary of some of the more unusual power uses that might happen.
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RocketLord posted a topic in AmericasGM Secret Location in the Mojave Desert, Nevada March 26th, 1 PM Claremont Academy Field Trip to Danger Institute: Mojave Installation The field trip had been announced a bit suddenly, and for a rather varied group of students, spread out across the different squads: Zenith, White Lioness, Ms. Thursday, Gauss, Thunderbird, Salvo, Forever Boy and Veronica Danger, accompanied by their teacher Steph Harcourt. Why they had been the chosen students were anyone's guess, but they were promised it would be quite a treat. And of course, they would have to write an essay about the visit. It seemed that Headmistress Summers would temper any boon with a bane. But still! At first the group of students would get to on a field trip to the Danger Institute's Mojave Installation, hidden in the Mojave desert. The description of the place had been vague. The students had been told that it was a research station where Danger International studied unknown objects found across the world, kept safely away from any population centers in case any of the objects turned out to be dangerous. They would get a tour of the place, and potentially get to see some of the items of interest. As an added bonus, Headmistress Summers had pulled some strings, and the group of students found themselves arriving via teleporter pads, straight from the Freedom League. Quick and easy travel, and they wouldn't miss several days of classes to travel. That was bound to be quite an experience to the students that had not tried something like that before. As the students and Steph Harcourt appeared, they were met with a big cube of a building, 330 feet in each dimension.There were several square windows in different locations all around the building, placed seemingly randomly. As they appeared at the top of the building at the teleport pads on loan from the Freedom League, the students and the teacher could see a pair of helicopter landing pads, and a small cube with a set of doors that led into the building from the roof. At the ground level, two pairs of great doors were situated at equal spacing on each side of the building. The second thing that the students were met with were sand blowing absolutely everywhere. Not a pleasant experience, by all accounts. The third and last thing was a man with a red scarf tied over his mouth and nose, with thick goggles over his eyes. He was wearing khaki shorts and a dark grey t-shirt, and was shouting for them to get inside, leading the group to the entrance. "C'mon! The storm'll pass soon, but no reason to get caught up in it!"
ic Dakana Summer – The Turquoise CoastGM Marmaris, Turkey Mid-July, 2019, 11:34 AM local time The small city of Marmaris, Turkey was nestled among low foothills along the southwestern coast of Turkey, not far from the Island of Rhoades. With long, beautiful beaches and clear blue waters, the city was one of the key resort towns along the section of the Turkish coast line known as the "Turkish Riviera," or the "Turquoise Coast." For most, the primary attraction of Marmaris was the city's vibrant nightlife, and in particular the collection of nightclubs and discos along bar street. Out in the Marmaris harbor, a sleek sixty foot yacht was making its way towards the inner part of the harbor, easily blending in with the other similar yachts and large sailing ships that filled the harbor and marina. However, unlike the majority of the passengers on the other similar vessels, the four teenagers aboard this yacht were not here for the exciting nightlife, or at least not directly. During an investigation into the possible disappearance of Daka crystals from a border region of Dakana, the teenage children of the Dakana king and two members of the Danger family had uncovered a group of mercenaries smuggling crystals across the border. Information obtained from some of the captured mercenaries had revealed that other members of the mercenary group were planning to meet with some potential buyers in Marmaris the next day. So, the four teens had arranged for a non-descript yacht to transport them to the costal town, providing them an chance to blend in with the other summer tourists looking to enjoy the excitement of the city. The sun was staring to approach its mid-day zenith, and already the temperature was over a hundred degrees Fahrenheit. The nearby beaches were crowded with people and the harbor was busy with activity as the yacht slowly made its way in.
ic Dakana Summer - Islands in the SunAce smiled to his Niece and Nibling as well as the Dakanan royals. "Almost there." he jovially offered as he turned back to the console in front of him. "I'm so glad you two and your friends found something to do this summer!" he excitedly exclaimed as he swung the Danger Jet in low over the waters of the Black Sea and engaged the jets stealth capabilities, the residents would not see them coming of that much they could be certain. The rocky shore of the, until recently, abandoned soviet era base was visible ahead and growing rapidly through the windshield. The squat towers of the base and low domes of bunkers almost hidden in the overgrown forest of the remote island in disputed territory. At least three soviet successor states claimed the island as sovereign territory, and the Russian federation still claimed ownership based on the military installation. Not that any exerted real control on the remote strip of land or its dilapidated cold war era buildings. Which is probably why their targets had chosen it as a base of operations in the first place. It certainly had made it all but impossible to get official clearance to investigate the resident organization on the island in the first place. Luckily for the occupants of the jet it this weeks Danger Family Motto was 'Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission' else Arsenal would be long gone after the setbacks in Dakana and Turkey. "You kids have everything you need? All packed?" Ace glanced over his shoulder to ask like a soccer mom dropping the kids off at camp or the mall for the afternoon. "You have coms you just call when you're ready to go and I'll be in to pick you up." he assured them as they broached the islands perimeter. Once assured all were ready he flipped the switch on the console before him and the klaxons rang out as the drop bay began to open in the floor for them to make the jump. The Danger patriarch gave the teens a thumbs up when they were in position signalling them to make the drop when ready. At the sign Kam dove fearlessly through the bay and as soon as he was clear pulled the low open chute dropping neatly into the clearing they had targeted on the west end of hte island where they could make their way to the installation itself unseen the hoped. On the ground he quickly gathered his chute and made for the treeline to wait for the others to complete their jumps.
ic The Wearing of the Green (IC)
Avenger Assembled posted a topic in BayviewMarch 17, 2019 Claremont Academy It was St. Patrick's Day, so naturally Judy had dressed for it; a green dress with white flowers that went below her knee, and a nervous, almost hesitant smile as she made her way to join her World Religions study group in the library. She greeted Danica, Pan Ayjay, hugging her book to herself before she said, "Um, Ashley said she can't make it today, so it's just us." She looked around at her study buddies and commented, "...so, Ah was thinking, that since we already know about Buddhism and stuff, and this is just review anyway, we could mostly just...you know, maybe do other stuff?" she asked hopefully. Judy struggled in some classes, and occasionally turned a bright, mortified red when particular subjects came up, but she'd always done quite well in World Religions.
ic Dakana Summer - The Spiders Lair!
Tiffany Korta posted a topic in ElsewhereUtando wa Buibui, Dakana The Buibui Waridi, the Rose Spiders were a small clan that specialized in micro-engineering and nanotechnology, making medical scanners and other surgery equipment using Daka crystals in almost artistic ways. Recently there had been a few disturbing rumors that a few of their supplies of Daka crystal had been disappearing across the border. Such rumors had reached the ear of the Palace, though none had yet taken a look. There home town, Utando wa Buibui, was also on the way the lakeside Summer palace of the White Lions, where the two teenage children of the King were taking friends to enjoy the natural springs and (mostly) crocodile and hippo free waters for a few days of summer. How could they not take a few hours just to take a quick look into things, they had the entire summer to enjoy the lake after all...
ic [IC] Arcade ActionSaturday, May 5, 2019 It was not exactly an invitation anybody would expect to receive in 2019. An invitation for the opening of an arcade, "Ectoplasm", in Riverside. Delivered in a letter, which also included a special deal for "those specifically invited". All of that strongly hinted at this being some kind of scam, by somebody who had clearly lived under a rock for the past 20 years. The layout and quality of the invitation, as well as the fact that, judging by the online buzz this "Ectoplasm" was receiving – by legitimate websites and blogs, too, suggested otherwise. And with nothing else going on that weekend, there was little reason not to attend. Whether it was out of genuine interest, out of curiosity, or out of wanting to see just how scammy this actually was. The location was quite nice, not far away from Riverside Park, with the waterfront of the district just about visible down the street. From the looks of the building, the Arcade was built into what previously was a restaurant, something the other restaurants along the street further suggested. Quite a line had formed outside, with everything from teenagers to hipsters to what probably were a few arcade enthusiasts of the first generation, lined up and waiting. Off to the side, not indicated too well but noticeable to anybody with that bit of Claremont-brand perception training, was a second entrance, labelled "invited guests". And about there, the Claremont students also realized that some of their classmates were here…
ic Nostalgia TripGM Claremont Academy April 23 2019 11: 45 AM Jhett yawned. He knew he should have at least tried to keep it in but at this point he really couldn't be bothered. He was bored even as he guided his group to the next exhibit in the school's refurnished Next-Gen wing and started reciting another pre-written lecture about the triumphs of the original team. "Right, so, over here we have a new holographic recreation of Next-Gen's first battle with the villain Chess Club. What a wonderful--" Jhett stopped for a second to lazily take garner at one of the cue cards tucked in his pocket. His other hand still pointed to a holographic Sonic destroying a holographic chessmen. "Example of the ingenuity and resolve of young heroes like us. I sure hope I can live to their noble example." The less than impressed expressions on about dozen of his classmate's faces made it blindingly clear to him that they were either as bored as he was or very unhappy with his lack of typical tour guide enthusiasm. Jhett told himself that he didn't care either way. His volunteering to be the guide for Claremont's glorified trophy room for the first Next-Gen team was just his way of getting another good looking bullet-point on his resume when he finally graduated from Claremont and tried to get into a normal, if hopefully very prestigious, tech university. Still, he couldn't help but feel a little bad for boring his fellow students. It wasn't as if they had a lot of choice in being here after all. Exasperated with himself and the tour, Jhett finally threw up his hands. "Look guys, I know this isn't the Danger Institute or Freedom Hall or whatever, but we got to get through this, OK?" He admitted honestly. "Headmistress Summers expects me to lecture you all until lunch about all the new stuff they added here since the Krampus trashed it last year and I sure as Hell don't want to disappoint her... She's kind of scary." There were a quite few snickers and eye-rolls from the crowd after that outburst but Jhett took them in apathetic stride. He'd probably be doing the same if he was on the other side of this. "You know what? Talk among yourselves while I waste fifteen minutes of everyone's time. I don't give a damn and only need you physically in the room. Just don't tell Summers or any of the faculty, alright?" The sound of teenagers suddenly breaking out into several dissonant conversations was all the Jhett the assurance needed that he was probably in the clear. Jhett signed as he moved the loud group to the next exhibit on their list. It was times like these when he prayed that another Krampus would show up and save him from the tedium. Anything was better than this.
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ic Red Sky at NightOctober 5th, 5pm The doors to the Doom Room hissed open as the various members of the recently formed Red Squad stepped towards the entrance. From inside the gathered teenagers found what appeared to be a stereotypical dojo, rice paper walls and wooden floors with banners hanging decoratively. Crickets chirped softly, the sound carried on a gentle breeze coming from an open doorway within the simulation to a forest outside the building. Standing by the woods, admiring the simulated sunset in her school issued costume, Gauss turned her head back to the group. "Hey guys, I see everyone got my notes. So, you guys remember when Headmistress Summers grouped us up together, I figured if we're going to be a team and competing together against pretty much the rest of the school we should probably have a formal meet up to get an idea of what everyone can do power wise, any skills or talents we bring to the table, all that good stuff."
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Zeitgeist Blue posted a topic in SouthsideSeptember 21, 2018 11:14 AM Southside, Freedom City "And right over there's the ArcheTech Disaster Aid Southside HQ!" Nicole waved an arm grandly at the squat, old building that sat at the corner of two avenues. It was rendered in a red-bricked style, as if it were from another century, though that image was marred somewhat by the the graffiti spray painted on its walls. Most of it were painted over but what Ajasoro could make out hinted at small-time gang signs, rude messages railing against the authorities, and cussing aimed at those '****ing aliens'. Buildings all along the area were in similar straits, faded in color and lacking in life. Down the street, only one store remained open amid all the shutter-closed stores, a mom-and-pop pharmacy where a man was smoking a cigarette beside the doorway. With a screech of tires on asphalt and its doors still open, the bus Nicole and Ajasoro had taken sped away as if it was eager to get to its next stop in record time. The two girls were the only souls in the bus stop, and it was nearing noon, a time that for all purposes should have brought busy streets and crowds, though they could only hear those city sounds in the distance. It could have been another world for all that they were alone. They were only at the outskirts of the Southside, where the west of Lincoln blended into eastern Southside and also where the effects of the Terminus invasion had lingered, even after the physical damage had been long rebuilt. "Not the greatest." Nicole's face fell with the admission as she began to drive across the street's pedestrian lane on her wheelchair. She wore a sunny yellow blouse, dark blue pants, and a pair of off-white rubber shoes. "Even with Doctor Metropolis fixing this area back to its pre-invasion state, the people living here still haven't been able to pick themselves up. Guess there isn't an economy-heal superpower yet." She chuckled at the thought. "Ever been somewhere here before?" With her vague wording she could have been referring to the local area, the city, or even a figurative dump of a place like they were in.
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Tiffany Korta posted a topic in RiversideRiverside Docks, Freedom City 10:00 pm, 3rd July 2018 For heroes it was a place that seemed to attract trouble, ships seemed to attract trouble with people trying to bring various things into and out of Freedom City. And with a ship having just pulled into port from Socotra, a place known for its very lax registration laws, plus the fact that its ruler was a bonafide supervillain, was almost to easy a place to look for potential trouble. So the Spirit of the Isle was just sitting there, it's crew off spending there wages it some of the nearby dives but the cargo not yet unloaded. if something illegal was going to go down then it would happen tonight.
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Avenger Assembled posted a topic in BayviewSeptember 4, 2018 Claremont Academy (Fourth Floor, Rita Kord Dorm) Jaycee had suggested they meet people before the assembly. "The first time you meet somebody, you set the tone for the whole rest of your relationship. If I meet them now, when Ah want to and on mah terms, that'll make it easier to stay in control. And Ah gotta stay in control, right?" It was actually one of the most perspicacious things Ashley had ever heard her charge say - and certainly the longest string of words she'd put together since a recently-drained Jaycee had parted company with the bulk of her Secret Service detail at an undisclosed location and headed onto Claremont's campus that weekend. They'd come in early, before any of the other students arrived, and Jaycee had spent most of her time in her room studying and texting to her sisters. And so it was that the "sisters" headed out into the fourth floor hallway, Ashley taking the lead as she would for the next two years. Jesus Christ, she took a moment to think before she took in the scenery. 410 was down at the end of one hall on the fourth floor, with 409 and 411 on either side a little further towards the main staircase. There were backstairs too, of course, and escape hatches that the sophomore students probably weren't going to find out about yet. Ashley was dressed for her part in a leather jacket, denim shirt, and scuffed jeans. She'd told her handlers that the pink dye in her hair cut down on the "look" she was trying to present, but they'd told her it would soften her image. By which they mean not make me look like a lesbian. She contemplatively chewed a toothpick as she scanned the hall, then took a look back at Jaycee as she closed the door behind her. "Judy" Smith didn't look much at all like her First Daughter self - with her long hair loose and hanging down her back, in baggy brown shirt and slacks that had made her make a single small noise at the sight of them, she looked like one of the refugees they were pretending to be. She was smiling the smile of someone who'd had media training, though, as she ran her fingers against the gold cross she wore around her neck. That was new too; a gift from the First Lady that nobody had seen in public yet. "Well?" It was true - Ashley had to lead the way on this one. She headed down the corridor, looking for open doors - or the sounds of activity inside them.
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Tiffany Korta posted a topic in ElsewhereDakana Parliament N'Gome ya Watu, Dakana 09:00 EAT (0:00 EDT) Thursday 12th July 2018 It was rare that all of the Clan representatives, both major and minor were all gathered in the main room of the parliament. Much more rare was that no one was arguing or trying to outdo the others, instead, they spoke in nervous hush tones. And whilst their nation had yet to be involved none of them, even the most isolationist of them, would dare suggest they do nothing, for an invasion from the Terminus was a threat to the entire world. After a few moments one of the nations chief scientists, despite her young age, K'Sema moved to the center of the gathered representatives and with a swipe bought up a giant hologram of the globe. As King M'Balla raised a hand to silence everyone else she began to speak. "As expected were have detected a vast amount of Terminus energies around Freedom City, but that's not the only place we discovered them. We've passed the information onto the Freedom League but we have a problem closer to home." With a sweep of her hand, the map focused on Dakana itself, with one region in the south-west being illuminates, the Singing Hills. Due to a fluke of geology, the Daka crystals found below the hills had formed in perfectly linked crystal strata. This allowed to natural collect and store energy in their structure which caused them to give out a low-level hum that was disconcerting to both humans and animals alike. It also tended to build up and release energy at random making it difficult to operate electronics in the area. All this made the area more or less uninhabitable, even mostly ignored by those that kept Dakana's borders secure. "We picked up an anomaly on the regions seismographs back on the 10th but paid it no heed, until we got news from America about the invasion, so we used a technology we'd been developing to use the natural frequencies of the area like a sonar and we've formed an image." The hologram changed to that of some sort of massive structure though apparently much of the image was made up of best guess and still it looked menacing in its structure. "Our best guess is that they're using the crystals to generate powers four there other structure on the planet. We're can't even guess at how it operates but it should be easy to shut it down safely." "Why can't we just bombard the place before they become more of threat? If they send people out to capture the sacred mountain or even the Beast itself?" ask one of the representatives "The feedback from that or any large-scale assault could cause a catastrophic feedback loop in the crystal below destroying them and most of the hill. The environmental damage would be catastrophic with that along, not to mention possible harm from terminus infused materials." having said her piece K'Sema stepped back to allow the parliament to discuss a solution to the problem. For the next hour, the parliament debated how to deal with this discovery, whilst still performing their ancient duty to guard the caged beast, with every one of them getting a chance to speak their piece. Finally, it was decided that the Dakana army would prepare itself to defend the sacred mountain, whilst a small band of heroes would go and hopefully destroy the structure. Naturally, the two defenders of Dakana would go on this dangerous mission as well as some assistance from experts from outside the country that could assist them in their own way.
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Avenger Assembled posted a topic in ArchivesAll right, @Tarrakhash, @Tiffany Korta give me die rolls you think are prudent here! Maybe Notice and Sense Motive, certainly.
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Tiffany Korta posted a topic in HeroesWhite Lioness Power Level: 10 [12] (155/189PP) Unspent Power Points: 34 Trade-Offs: +4 Attack / -4 Damage, +2 Defense / -2 Toughness In Brief: Laid back student, who just happens to be the current White Lioness. Catchphrase: "The female Lion is always much more dangerous than the male." Theme: Naughty by Keko Alternate Identity: Sara Kingdom, officially Àjàṣorò Tafari, White Lion Clan (Pubically known in Dakana), Ajasoro Birthplace: Dakana Residence: Dakana Royal Palace, Claremont Academy Base of Operations: Bayview Occupation:Princess & Student Affiliations: Dakana Royal Family Family: M'Balla (Father), Asma'u (Mother), M'Zale (Grandfather), Ubasti (Grandmother), Makeda (Baako's Mother), Baako (Half-Brother) Description: Age: 16 (DoB: 12th April 2002) Gender: Female Ethnicity: Dakanan African Height: 1.67 m (5'6") Weight: 54kg (120 lbs) Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Whilst she downplays it many have commented that Àjàṣorò has inherited some of the beauty of her mother with the intensity of her father, especially the dark intense eye that both twins posse. Before becoming the White Lioness she kept herself in reasonable shape, though nowhere near as athletic as her brother. Embracing the chance to study in America she dresses and acts as a typical teenager, even with a passable East Coast accent. Her clothes are the most recent fashion and her hair done in the latest style, though she keeps it relatively short. The famous White Lion(ess) suit she wears looks like white cloth bodysuit but is actually a hi-tech weave laced with energy absorbing Daka crystals. It has gone through several redesigns, the skirt was quickly abandoned, but has always included the traditional gold accompaniments of her title (though not the headdress as she is not yet Queen). When in the costume she uses her more natural Dakanan accent. History: Àjàṣorò the eldest daughter of King M'Balla and his second wife Asma'u was raised to understand the importance of the job that the White Lion clan did to defend the nation of Dakana from threats. As such her childhood was spent training her body and mind to be the best that she could. But she really wasn't interested in such things, her attention was on those brightly coloured superheroes they had in America, though obviously, she was most interested in her fathers and grandfather heroics. It's not that she isn't proud of her country and people, it's just that it all seemed much more interesting. She even began to adopt the fashions and even the general accent of she saw on the television and internet, much to her tutor's chagrin. Then her father decided the time had come to step down as the current White Lion and focus instead on improving his land. Àjàṣorò had never really been interested in taking on the mantle, oh sure she was concerned about the defence of the Kingdom, she was more interested in continuing her studies and maybe one day go to America. But she couldn't in good faith allow the power of the White Lion to go to her brutish half-brother Baako, she couldn't beat him in the ritual combat directly (The tests of Wisdom and Knowledge were much more her thing) but she could maybe win by being smarter. Instead of fighting him she spent the trial avoiding his blows, showing great grace and athleticism, hoping to wear him out until someone could fell him. She had planned for her brother to do the honours and become the next White Lion, but somehow she'd managed to outwit Baako enough to win the trial with barely a strike on the man. Ironically after the ritual that embodied her with the ancestorial powers of the White Lioness, her father told her that he'd contacted an old friend of the family and she'd be getting her wish to go and study in America. Personality & Motivation: Never expecting to be the Queen her tutoring in etiquette wasn't as thorough as her brother, though she can put it on when necessary, and is general irreverent and doesn't seem to take things too seriously. Friendly and gregarious she tries to be everyone's friend, though never pushy, and whilst actual royalty manages to come across as down to earth. As the White Lioness this all goes out the window and she is the noble well breed warrior that she was raised to be. Whilst she respects her father's views and what he has done for Dakana and the world she has, though she hates to admit this, she does agree in part with Makedo's ideas. Dakana might have equality between the sexes but you don't have too far outside its borders to see women repressed and worse, and she might have a few times done her bit to help those women in need. Powers & Tactics: Whilst all of the White Lion clan have some form of combat training, and Àjàṣorò had more than most, she has never been the most tactical of people. Instead she relies on her speed and agility to get herself out of potentially dangerous situations. Power Descriptions: After passing the trials of Wisdom, Knowledge and Combat Àjàṣorò has been empowered by the spirit of her ancestor the original White Lion. This grants her the speed and prowess of the Lion as well as the senses it possesses. In addition to the spiritual powers granted to her, she supplements it with a high tech body suit, the finest in Dakanan engineering, whose Daka crystal weave helps absorb impacts and reduce injuries. Complications: A real Princess: Àjàṣorò is both a princess of Dakana and the White Lioness, that give her certain obligations that she has to fulfil even if she had other things she needs to do. Enemy of the Red Hyena: Whilst mostly the Red Hyena's are willing to work within Dakana's system some, including her half-brother, take more direct and violent action against the White Lioness. A Normal teenager?: Wanting to experience America to it's fullest she's trying not to draw attention to the fact that she's a Princess of Dakana. Abilities: 8 + 16 + 8 + 4 + 8 + 6 = 50PP Strength: 18 (+4) Dexterity: 26 (+8) Constitution: 18 (+4) Intelligence: 14 (+2) Wisdom: 18 (+4) Charisma: 16 (+3) Combat: 16 + 16 = 32PP Initiative: +12 Attack: +14 Melee, +8 Ranged Defense: +12 (+8 Base, +4 Dodge Focus), +4 Flat-Footed Grapple: +18 Knockback: -4 Saving Throws: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12PP Toughness: +4/+8 (+4 Con, +4 Protection) Fortitude: +8 (+4 Con, +4) Reflex: +12 (+8 Dex, +4) Will: +8 (+4 Wis, +4) Skills: 68R = 17PP Acrobatics 12 (+20) Skill Mastery Bluff 2 (+5) Diplomacy 7 (+10) Gather Information 2 (+5) Intimidate 2 (+5) Investigate 3 (+5) Knowledge (Popular Culture) 3 (+5) Language 1 (Dakana [Native], English) Medicine 1 (+5) Notice 11 (+15) Skill Mastery Sense Motive 11 (+15) Skill Mastery Stealth 12 (+20) Skill Mastery Survival 1 (+5) Feats: 22PP Acrobatic Bluff Attack Focus (Melee) 6 Benefit (Wealth) 3 Dodge Focus 4 Evasion 1 Hide in Plain Sight Improved Initiative Power Attack Skill Mastery (Acrobatics, Notice, Sense Motive, Stealth) Takedown Attack 2 Uncanny Dodge (Smell) Powers: 12 + 5 = 17PP Device 3 (Nyeupe Simba Suti / High Tech Body Suit, 15PP Device; Hard to Lose) [12PP] Damage 2 (Lions Claws, Feats: Mighty) [3PP] Immunity 2 (Critical hits) [2PP] Protection 4 [4PP] Super-Movement 3 (Slow Fall, Sure Footed, Wall Crawling) [6PP] Super-Senses 8 (Enhanced Audio Sense [Accurate, Extended, Ultra-Hearing], Enhanced Olfactory Senses [Accurate, Acute, Danger Sense, Extended, Tracking], Low-Light Vision) [10PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 19 Toughness Damage Lion Claws Touch DC 21 Toughness Damage Totals: Abilities (50) + Combat (32) + Saving Throws (12) + Skills (17) + Feats (22) + Powers (22) = 155/189 Power Points


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Shortly after Versace for H&M caused a massive frenzy in the fashion community in winter 2011, the two world renowned brands announced another collaborating effort for spring/summer 2012 months. Although the women's collection continues with eccentric pastels, fruit prints and gold accents, the menswear selection will be a bit more subdued than its previous release. Comprised of 18 items, men are offered a wide range of classic Versace products including a blazer, cardigan, swim trunks, robe, and a must-need tote to name but a few, in monochromatic colors like black, white and "blogger" blue. The Versace for H&M Cruise Collection will release January 19, 2012, exclusively online. It must be said however, that this release may only be available to its European followers as the U.S. market will not have an online H&M outlet until the fall of 2012.
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Upcoming Corporate Hospitality Events
Don't leave your business relationships to chance. You must encourage loyalty.
Let your client, business contact, supplier, management or board of directors feel how valued they are by taking them to one of the many prestigious sporting events in the early 2017 calendar.
Taking time for face to face interaction cannot be underestimated in a technologically driven world. Simply being socially engaged with someone can have optimum effects on business levels.
Perhaps Mr. A. has given you half a million pounds' worth of business in 2016 and you want to ensure that he knows he is appreciated so that in 2017 he sticks with you rather than wandering away to a competitor.
How can you build loyalty? By not treating Mr. A. like a walking contract! Find out what sporting event he likes and attend it in luxurious style.
- If Mr. A. is Manchester United fan, take him to a match, enjoy hospitality events benefits and relax with him.
- If Mr. A. enjoys horse racing take him to Royal Ascot or Epsom. Wine and dine him, become a friend, give him the opportunity to meet his sporting heroes.
- If Mr. and Mrs. A. are fans of Sir Andy Murray, then you can take them to Wimbledon or the Aegon Championships.
- If he loves nothing more than a night at the theatre, then book a box with perks and refreshments at the most popular show in the West End.
That's how to build relationships and increase loyalty.
Below are some examples of hospitality events this spring that can make a business contact a friend and supporter.
Rugby 6 Nations – 18th March – The Aviva Stadium – Ireland vs. England.
This is an outstanding sporting event package from DTB Sports and Events. See the last match of the championship.
- Private charter return flight from London Luton – Dublin International.
20kg luggage allowance.
- Departure – Friday 17th March 1400hrs/1505hrs.
Return – Sunday 19th March 1505hrs/1610hrs.
- Two night's accommodation at 4* Camden Court Hotel including breakfast (based on twin share.)
*For guests who already have match tickets they will be operating hospitality only at the famous Royal Dublin Society (RDS) approximately 10 minutes' walk from the Stadium.
Package includes:
- Champagne reception.
- Four course luncheon.
- Rugby celebrity guest speaker.
- VIP hostess service.
- Complimentary bar – excluding champagne.
- Fine wines and liqueurs.
- Match programme.
- TV and DVD replays.
- Individual guest documentation.
Or how about cricket:
ICC Champions Trophy – 1st June 2017 – Kia Oval – England vs. Bangladesh.
- Official top priced match tickets for restaurant guests or private seating in balcony area for boxes.
- Tea, coffee and a breakfast are served on arrival.
- Champagne reception pre-lunch.
- Three course meal.
- Complimentary bar – excluding champagne.
- Traditional afternoon tea.
- Match programme and scorecard.
- Celebrity cricket guests in attendance (OCS Stand restaurants only.)
- Plasma screens.
- Official event documentation.
Don't buy standard sporting events tickets, speak to event management firms and offer advantages and opportunities that leave contacts in no doubt that you esteem them as people.
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YHG to introduce three-year tenancy agreements to Nuvu Living customers
Nuvu Living is believed to be one of Britain's first landlords to introduce three-year tenancies. They will be available from next week, (w/c 9 July) for customers looking to move into new PRS developments at Nuvu Birchwood and Nuvu Church Street, both in Warrington. Nuvu Living will also offer the extended tenancies at its new developments Nuvu Amberley Drive in Wythenshawe, Manchester and Nuvu Covent Garden in Stockport.
Paul Warburton, Director of Property Operations at Nuvu Living, part of Your Housing Group, said: "Nuvu Living is proud to introduce three-year tenancies. Our intention with this offer is to provide our customers a greater level of security and stability to allow them to plan over a longer horizon. Three-year tenancies are a step in Your Housing Group's aspiration to create life-long tenancies for our customers.
"Your Housing Group believes that renting should not be viewed as solely for those people who cannot afford to buy their own home. Landlords have a responsibility to provide rental solutions that are a positive life style choice and a meaningful alternative to home ownership, from first home to retirement options. As such, a landlord's service provided to tenants should have safety, security and longevity at its core, to enable renters to make longer term decisions about their home type, location and community.
"This initial step follows active consultation with prospective customers at our Nuvu Birchwood development, where overwhelmingly customers supported the longer-term view."
The number of people living in the private rented sector has doubled over the past decade. A fifth of all British households - around five million people - rent their homes privately. Eighty percent - approximately four million people - are on contracts of six to twelve months - and a quarter of these renters are believed to be families with children.
Paul added: "Offering longer tenancies enables Your Housing Group to develop a better understanding of our customers' needs and stronger landlord-tenant relationships. Ultimately, it means we can better support communities to thrive. We are strongly supportive of the Government's initiative to provide longer term tenancies and will respond to the Government's consultation process accordingly."


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Mangaluru, Oct 10, 2018: Passenger train services on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru line suspended for over 55 days is set to resume today October 10, Wednesday with Bengaluru-Kannur/Karwar Express (Train Nos 16511/16513 via Shravanabelagola) starting its journey at 7.15 p.m. from Bengaluru.
Services of night express trains from Karwar/Kannur to Bengaluru will resume only on October 11, Thursday as Train Nos 16518/16524 (via Mysuru) with the rakes of 16511/16513. Similarly, day train service from Karwar (Train No 16516) will be available only on Oct 13, Saturday as its rake, running as Train No 16515 Yeshwantpur-Karwar tri-weeky express, will have its journey on Oct 12, Friday to Karwar.
The day train service will resume on oct 11, Thursday with the running of Train No 16575 Yeshwantpur-Mangaluru Junction tri-weekly express starting its journey from Yeshwantpur at 7.10 a.m., according to South Western Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer E. Vijaya.
Passenger train services remained cancelled from August 14 on the sector following landslips on the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat stretch.
Even as the Mysuru Division of South Western Railway, under whose jurisdiction the Hassan-Mangaluru section falls, was clearing one landslip, landslips occurred at other places owing to heavy rainfall.
In all, 65 landslips were reported in the section between August 14 and September 20, almost at the rate of two per day.
As against a normal rainfall of about 3,000 mm in the region between January and September, this section received almost 9,500 mm rainfall.
Though South Western Railway was confident of resuming train services by September-end, a landslip at the mouth of Tunnel No 48 near Siribagilu Railway Station on September 20 further delayed clearing work.
The stretch was fully cleared of debris and the track restored by October 1 when South Western Railway began operating goods trains. After being satisfied that the section is safe for passenger train operations, the South Western Railway decided to resume services now.
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Friday, September 16, 2005
Damn Uneventful Day
My day today was the most uneventful, boring, laid back day of my life. I woke up late after talking to a dear person for SO Long and then I got to doing my chores, did some cleaning around the house, talked with an old pal from my college days and then preety much learnt my web techs all day and went out two times to Subway to eat lunch and dinner. Nothing extraordinary happened so any of you reading this should not be discouraged. Have faith in Allah to make my days more eventful and hectic when I go to University of Southern California :D. More work is good. It keeps you from being bored!
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Now that's the Raoul Walsh I know. After sitting through Battle Cry a few weeks ago, I finally popped in Objective, Burma! (1945) today. Brimming with action, the film is one of the best movies made while World War II was still raging on.
Captain Nelson (Errol Fylnn) leads a group of soldiers into Burma to destroy a Japanese radar station. While they achieve that goal, the Japanese are racing behind them, and the Japanese arrive at the airstrip where they would have been picked up first. So, they continue on into the jungle on a 200-mile journey to their base. However, they are reassigned to go north to another hill, not back home for a reason not even Nelson knows.
This is the kind of movie that Walsh is best known for. It's filled with action and touches of humor from the anonymous group of actors playing Nelson's men. Aside from Flynn, there's no other marquee stars, but they all chip in with neat performances. Henry Hull is poignant as an old reporter tagging along and George Tobias provides much-needed comic relief. Sure, the film inflates the Americans' importance in Burma during the war (the efforts to take back Burma were really lead by the British and Commonwealth military), but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying an old-style war movie.
James Wong Howe's sterling cinematography also deserves credit for making the film look as good as it does. Objective, Burma! is filled with night scenes and How knew just how to use B&W to bring these scenes to life. Franz Waxman's sweeping score also helps to underline the emotional moments, without getting overly patriotic.
Objective, Burma! was released on DVD by Warner Home Video and is in a TCM pack with four other Flynn war movies. However, I got it in a three-pack with John Sturges' Never So Few and Go For Broke!. The disc includes two fascinating WWII shorts, including one called The Rear Gunner, starring Burgess Meredith and featuring a cameo from Ronald Reagan. The other is a color short with Tobias titled The Tanks Are Coming. It's also currently streaming on Warner Archive Instant.
Objective, Burma! is a fun, classic war movie that doesn't require much thought. Despite running 142 minutes, it certainly doesn't feel that way. Once Flynn gets dirty, he's much more believable as a leader in the middle of war and Walsh certainly gets a fine performance out of him.


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50 of the Worst Golf Cheats (1994)
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Story: Mike Burton ('The Comedians'), John Bardon ('Eastenders') and Keith O'Keefe (Sports Comedian of the Year) explain how to beat your golf partner by fair means or foul.
Presenter: John Bardon, Keith O'Keefe, Mike Burton
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A beauty queen and Venezuelan actress with her husband were shot to death during a highway robbery while their daughter survived as the police said after their car broke down on vacation.
Monica Spear Mootz was Miss Venezuela in 2004 and had starring roles in several telenovelas. Her former husband and the father of her daughter were identified as Henry Thomas Berry, who is 39 years old.
Some of their friends said in spite of their divorce they still in good relationship and they was always spent their vacation together with their daughter.
Luiz Dominguez is the last one who spoke to Berry on Sunday while he was on the road, and who was ran an adventure tour company with him said that they were a great family.
The police said that after a small accident to their car on the Valencia-Puerto Cabello highway, armed men approached from the car so the couple locked inside it, so the bandits killing them and injuring the child by opening the fire on them as the police said.
Berry was born in England, then their parents move to Venezuela when she was 7 years old, then he moved to Florida after he was shot at the age of 15, but he likes to stay with Venezuela as Dominquez said.
Monica was happy and she did not need luxury and was not flashy, she is a beautiful person to be around as Dominguez said.
After the returning of Berry in 2006, he met Monica and the love between them was at the first sight, then she got pregnant and they got married.


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Ringwood Camera House alongside Fujifilm Australia will be conducting a free macro photography and post processing workshop on Monday 29th August.
During this exclusive event, 20 people will have the opportunity to get hands-on with X Series equipment to learn how to take macro photos without having to spend thousands of dollars. Following this, you will be guided on how to best post process your Fujifilm files using Adobe Lightroom. The night will conclude with a Q&A session.
Places are limited so be sure to register your place to this exciting event.


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agSee Ps. 104:35
Psalms 116
I Love the Lord1 I a love the Lord, because he has b heard
my voice and my pleas for mercy.
2Because he c inclined his ear to me,
therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
3 d The snares of death encompassed me;
the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;
I suffered distress and anguish.
4Then e I called on the name of the Lord:
"O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!"
5 f Gracious is the Lord, and g righteous;
our God is h merciful.
6The Lord preserves i the simple;
when j I was brought low, he saved me.
7Return, O my soul, to your k rest;
for the Lord has l dealt bountifully with you.
8 For m you have delivered my soul from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling;
9I will walk before the Lord
n in the land of the living.
10 o I believed, p even when ▼
▼Or believed, indeed; Septuagint believed, thereforeI spoke:
"I am greatly afflicted";
11 r I said in my alarm,
s "All mankind are liars."
12 What shall I t render to the Lord
for all his benefits to me?
13I will lift up u the cup of salvation
and v call on the name of the Lord,
14I will w pay my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people.
15 x Precious in the sight of the Lord
is the death of his y saints.
16O Lord, I am your z servant;
I am your servant aa the son of your maidservant.
You have ab loosed my bonds.
17I will ac offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving
and ad call on the name of the Lord.
18I will ae pay my vows to the Lord
in the presence of all his people,
19in af the courts of the house of the Lord,
in your midst, O Jerusalem.
ag Praise the Lord!
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What Is A Retainer?
When your braces are removed, you will need to wear a device called a retainer to hold your teeth in their new position. There are retainers that fit like a mouthguard, similar to a clear aligner and others that are made of metal wire and a plastic piece that fits snugly against the palate. In most cases, your retainer will be removable but there are also situations where a fixed retainer may be recommended.
How Long Do I Need To Wear A Retainer?
For the rest of your life! A retainer will be worn daily for an extended period at first, then it is recommended that you wear your retainer nightly to avoid orthodontic relapse.
Why Do I Need A Retainer After Orthodontic Treatment?
- This is called the retention phase of treatment. Retainers are just as important as braces in the overall treatment plan. There are different types of retainers, and Dr. Hendrix will choose the right one that is perfect for you.
- Retainers are extremely important after orthodontic treatment. Studies have shown that if retainers are not worn faithfully, teeth have a tendency to return to their original position after orthodontic treatment. This is called relapse. The more severe the original bite, the greater the tendency toward relapse. Periodontal (bone and gum) disease, mouth breathing, and harmful tongue or oral habits can also cause teeth to move.
- To prevent relapse, retainers are worn after braces are removed to support and hold the teeth and jaws in their newly corrected position. Retainers provide the stabilization until the bones and gums adapt to treatment changes. If teeth are to remain in their ideal position, your cooperation is essential. Wearing retainers exactly as instructed is the best insurance that the treatment improvements will last a lifetime.
How Do I Clean My Retainer?
- Drink Water Throughout The Day
- Water will not clean a retainer on its own, but drinking plenty of water during the day can prevent bacterial overgrowth.
- Toothpaste
- When brushing teeth, people should brush their retainer as well. It is best to use a soft-bristled toothbrush and non-whitening toothpaste. Afterward, remove the retainer and rinse it thoroughly.
- Baking Soda
- Baking soda is a safe, all-purpose disinfectant. It may also help whiten retainers that have yellowed. Baking soda controls bacteria without harsh chemicals and can prevent a retainer from developing pH imbalances that harm the mouth.
- Castile Soap
- Castile soap is less toxic than many other cleaning products. People can make their own with a solution of olive oil and coconut soap, but castile soap is readily available at most stores. To clean a retainer with castile soap, people should add a small amount to warm water. They can then dip the retainer into the mixture and scrub it with a toothbrush.
Schedule An Appointment
If you would you like to explore your treatment options, visit one of our convenient Hendrix Orthodontic locations. To schedule an appointment, contact us or request an appointment online.


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Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit Workshop
Sep 21, 2019 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm$30
Washington Nonprofits is hosting a nonprofit workshop in Seattle, presented by Nancy Bacon, Associate Director of Washington Nonprofits, and Lee Harper, Executive Director of Phinney Neighborhood Association. It is an opportunity to learn about the best practices for strengthening your organization in order to better achieve your mission, as well as to network with local nonprofits and others interested in or connected to the nonprofit sector.
Join your local nonprofit network on, Saturday, September 21st at the Phinney Neighborhood Association. Event starts at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm. Registration is $30, with light breakfast and lunch provided. Cost should not be a barrier to participate. Please contact us if you have any requests, concerns, or questions.
Your organization exists to make a difference. During Tools for Running an Effective Nonprofit, we will cover the basics of running a nonprofit. We will draw on tested tips and tools, including Washington Nonprofits' four learning toolkits on boards, finance, law, and planning. You will leave with concrete next steps on how to strengthen your organization to better achieve your mission. Join us on this road trip to a strong nonprofit!
Topics will include: sustainable sizing; legal and finance information; budgeting; program design; volunteer management; fundraising; and grant readiness. This workshop is designed for board, volunteers and staff of smaller organizations. Anyone who wants to know nonprofit basics and have concrete actions to move their organizations forward will find something in the day. While a team is not necessary, it is helpful to have at least two people from an organization.
Washington Nonprofits was founded in 2010. As the state association for all nonprofits, Washington Nonprofits makes sure nonprofits have what they need to succeed through learning, advocacy, and collaboration. It increases their influence with policymakers and philanthropy so that they have a place at the table when decisions are made. It connects nonprofits to people and resources so that they can focus on getting the job done. Washington Nonprofits envisions a strong, united nonprofit sector that is a valued partner in creating thriving communities across Washington.
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Whizz-Kidz is working to transform the lives of young wheelchair users in the UK. Our blogs feature the personal stories and opinions of some of the brilliant people helping us to do this – our supporters, healthcare professionals, staff and (most importantly) the young people we work with.
Blog Archive
Why Whizz-Kidz?
We recently celebrated Volunteers Week by recognising and highlighting all of the amazing work the volunteers at Whizz-Kidz do. One of our volunteers, Saira, has recorded her experience working with the fantastic young people at Whizz-Kidz. Read more about why she continues to choose us when it comes to volunteering.
My Marathon Experience
Anne decided to run the London marathon on behalf of Whizz-Kidz for the first time ever. It was a day of ups and downs, laughs and frowns, but she had such a good time she is already thinking about her next marathon.
International Women's Day 2018
We are celebrating International Women's Day. A day to recognise women and girls all around the world! We believe they should support each other, believe in each other & uplift each other, whilst speaking up for rights & gender equality for all. Read what two of our young wheelchair users had to say about navigating society as a young woman in a wheelchair.
Student Volunteering Week 2018
As Student Volunteering Week 2018 comes to an end, we look at some of the benefits of choosing to volunteer at a organisation such as Whizz-Kidz
Six Things Young Wheelchair Users Want You To Know About Dating
From ignorant comments to lame jokes, young wheelchair users have heard it all before - even from their own dates! So below are some tips for non-disabled people on how to approach dating a wheelchair user
Dating As A Wheelchair User - Rian's Story
If I'm dating a non-wheelchair user, don't assume they are doing me a favour. Quite often it is the other way round!


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Article: Real-time Linux conference seeks papersJul 19, 2006 — by LinuxDevices Staff — from the LinuxDevices Archive — 2 views
The Real-Time Linux Foundation is soliciting papers for its eighth-annual Workshop, set for Oct. 12-15, 2006 in Lanzhou, China. The conference presents original work related to research, experiments and industrial case studies, as well as issues of integration of real-time and embedded. Top papers will receive publication offers.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Modifications and variants of the GNU/Linux operating system extending its real-time capabilities
- Contributions to real-time Linux variants, drivers and extensions
- User-mode real-time concepts, implementation and experience
- Real-time Linux applications, in academia, research and industry
- Work in progress reports, covering recent developments
- Educational material on real-time Linux
- Tools for embedding Linux or real-time Linux and embedded real-time Linux applications
- RTOS core concepts, RT-safe synchronization mechanisms
- RT-safe interaction of RT and non RT components
- IPC mechanisms in RTOS
- Analysis and Benchmarking methods and results of real-time GNU/Linux variants
- Debugging techniques and tools, both for code and temporal debugging of core RTOS components, drivers and real-time applications
- Real-time related extensions to development environments
The best papers in the areas of "real-time systems theory" and "real-time systems application" will be selected by the Program Committee, and offered space in the Real-time Systems Journal and Dr. Dobbs Journal, respectively.
Abstracts must be registered online prior to August 28th. Acceptance notifications will be sent Sept. 15, and final papers are due Sept. 29th.
The Real-Time Linux Workshop is organized by:
- School for Information Science and Engineering (SISE), Lanzhou University , CHINA
- IBM China, Xi'an Branch, China
- Haag Embedded Systems, Austria
Additional details can be found here (English) and here (Chinese).
This article was originally published on LinuxDevices.com and has been donated to the open source community by QuinStreet Inc. Please visit LinuxToday.com for up-to-date news and articles about Linux and open source.


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text: Share this article: Construction Set To Begin On Mazak's National Headquarters Posted on Friday, August 2, 2013 in Press Archives, Manufacturing & Industrial, Renovations & Additions. A major expansion of a company headquartered in Northern Kentucky will begin next week. Mazak Corporation has been moving its offices this week in preparation for the beginning of an expansion of its manufacturing facility in Florence. Files News_Mazak_Corporations_national_headquarters_BusinessCourier_08_02_13 (335 KB)


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Dollar Down
The US dollar has been weaker over the European morning so far on Thursday as the bullish impact from Tuesday's data beat seems to have subsided. A higher than expected ISM Non-Manufacturing reading boosted USD sentiment. However, with equities continuing their march higher, the impact has faded a little. USD index trades 97.73 last down from prior 97.85 highs.
EU Economy To Weaken
EURUSD has been firmer against USD today, benefiting from weakness in the greenback. The absence of key data this week has left EUR in limbo. Today, traders received the latest set of EU economic forecasts which made for miserable reading. The EU economy is forecasted to endure a period of "subdued growth" and "muted inflation" following the seven-year rebound just seen. Nevertheless, EURUSD is in the green today, trading 1.1076 last.
BOE In Focus
GBPUSD has been higher today also, helped along by weakness in the US dollar. In the UK, the general elections campaign is well underway and the latest polls suggest that the race between the conservative party and the labor party (main opposition) is far closer than many expected it would be. The impact for Brexit of a Labour win would likely be that a second referendum could be held and Brexit could potentially be canceled. As such, traders are watching the elections update closely. The BOE meeting today is the main market focus. While a rate cut is an outside chance, the market will be keen to hear the bank's latest assessment in light of the new Brexit delay. GBPUSD trades 1.2866 last.
Risk Rally Continues
Risk assets are well supported today with equities surging higher around the globe as positive expectations for a US/China trade deal are complimented by a backdrop of broad central bank easing across the G10 space. SPX500 trades 3090.43 last, continuing to push ahead into new record highs as of writing.
JPY & Gold Lower
Safe havens have been hit today given the strong risk-on tone to trading. Both JPY and gold have moved lower against USD as equities continue to strive higher. USDJPY trades 109.05 last as price moves back towards recent highs. XAUUSD trades 1485.74 last, with price sitting on the week's lows for now, though looking vulnerable to a move lower.
Crude Climbs Despite Bearish EIA Report
Oil prices have been higher today despite the EIA yesterday reporting a massive surge in US crude stores. US inventories were seen higher by 7.9 million barrels last week, more than five times the market estimate. However, with refined products continuing to see a drawdown, the report was not totally bearish. A backdrop of better optimism over a potential US/China trade deal is keeping crude well bid. Crude trade 57.14 last, capped by 57.78 for now.
Loonie Lower
USDCAD has had a muted session so far and is still sitting at the bottom yesterday's range following a heavy USD sell-off. With oil prices remaining buoyant, CAD is looking better in the near term though tomorrow's unemployment data will be the main determinant of whether CAD heads next. USDCAD trades 1.3163 last.
AUD Holds onto Gains
AUDUSD has been higher again today, extending yesterday's gains on the back of a weak USD. The RBA kept rates unchanged this week and the more optimistic tone to the meeting statement has helped AUD stay supported across the week. Traders now wait on the update RBA Statement on Monetary Policy (SoMP) due over tonight's Asian session. AUDUSD trades .6905 last.


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Why Shouldn't You?
March 15, 2018
It's described as imitation,
Mimicking, rather,
Repetition through waves of uneasiness,
Subsided with
Towers of sparkling Brandy,
Sitting on the kitchen counter.
I watch from behind foggy glass,
Reciting surrender from the comfort
Of a red-striped flag,
Children giggle, brandishing plastic pistols
Hot-pink handcuffs delude liberty
But don't ask
Or doubt
For happiness isn't found
In skepticism.
Drown yourself in a bottle
Of French White, and watch
Anchors of ambivalence
Trench beneath
Murky waters, polluting
Life stained in
Fluorescent onyx.
Remember to wear lust on your cheek,
Bury cynicism beneath pounds of concealer,
And bandage your blisters
With the petals that fluttered into your palms
When the sky fell down.
Maybe you and I share the same blisters,
Always waiting for the day when
The flowers would regain their petals
And the auburn paint splattered onto the sky
Would be washed away
With the blood
That God weeps
From his tainted eyes.


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by Nicole Archer
Ad Agency Series #1
Publication Date: August 1, 2016
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy
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What's worse than losing everything? Try driving a phallic-shaped RV across the country with your vile womanizing coworker.
Copywriter Callie Murphy has a bad attitude, a vicious tongue, and a serious aversion to Shimura Advertising's resident manwhore, Walker Rhodes. Know where he can stick his good looks and Southern charm? She can think of a few creative places. Avoiding him wouldn't be a problem, except her boss threatens to fire her if she doesn't go along with him on their RV client's cross-country tour.
Walker is sick of his job, tired of women, and in a big old creative rut. The upcoming client road trip is just what he needs to shake things up and rediscover his lost passion. But his plans go south when his partner drops out at the last minute, and Callie, the foul-mouthed tiny terror, takes her place. Unless he can find a way to thaw his icy coworker, he's looking at two month's of pure hell.
On the road, they experience one hilarious misadventure after another and soon find themselves on a life-changing journey. But when their paths veer off in different directions, will they hit a dead end?
Road-Tripped is a stand-alone novel and the first book in the Ad Agency Series.
*Adult language and situations.
My rating: 3 stars
Road-Tripped follows Callie Murphy and Walker Rhodes as they embark a journey to rediscover an upcoming client's lost passion. Two unlikely people come together to help their respective friends and do their jobs
I loved Callie, we were introduced to her as she was plotting to rig a bomb at her workplace – she didn't really do it, she just added it to her 'list'. Unfortunately for Callie she is stuck with a job where her boss (and friend), Skip, believes in partying more than working. She seems to have an extra dislike to her co-worker, Walker, and has declared him as a manwhore. What she doesn't know is Walker isn't all he shows to be – he hates his job and the fawning he receieves. He is close to quitting, however, he recieves an offer to go on a paid road-trip – being the perfect opportunity he takes up the offer.
Callie doesn't seem to have much luck on her side, with the previous writer sick due to her pregnancy, Callie is forced to take her place. Walker and Callie don't exactly start off on the right foot, however, as their journey develops so does their relationship.
Callie is a hilarious herione and Walker is a charming hero. I quite enjoyed their interactions, however, sometimes I found them a tad too immature and wished they had just cleared up their misunderstandings. I also was not too fond of how Callie seemed to hold on to her perceived notion about Walker being a manwhore for so long. Other than that, I found it to be really realisitic and relatable – I felt like I was on the road trip with them. I also loved that Nicole put a playlist with each chapter, it really brought the mood.
About Nicole Archer
Nicole Archer's lengthy career as an advertising copywriter not only polished her writing skills—it provided a lifetime of book material. Many months her book purchases are as high as her mortgage. As a full-time, working single mom of a beautiful, time to do much else, but work, write, read, drink wine, and breathe. She believes the best books make you laugh, cry and orgasm. In real life, she lives in Dallas, Texas, but she'd rather live in Switzerland.
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Francesca Jumpsuit
£119 £235
Introducing the sleeveless Francesca jumpsuit in Parakeet. Crafted from 100% silk and features a soft V neck and back, with a versatile polka dot print makes this the go-to piece for spring summer this season. Also available in Neon Lavender.
The model is 177cms tall (5"9.5) and wears a size Small.


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A recent new report from the World Green Building Council has suggested there is "overwhelming evidence" to demonstrate how office design imperatively impacts wellbeing, health and workforce productivity. So this surely applies to the home office too. Here we have a look at some simple but beautiful ideas to inspire home office design.
According to CEO of the World Green Building Council, Jane Henley "There is unquestionably a clear business case for investing in, developing and occupying healthier, greener buildings". For the self-employed and freelancers working from home, as well as health and well being, to really strive for high productivity within the comforts of the home a suitable workspace is necessary. Here we present a range of great images for ideas to use when designing a home office.
1. Finding Space: It's not always easy to find somewhere to set up a desk, but recent trends have seen people use unconventional methods of creating a desk. From under the stairs, cupboards and if you have a garden big enough, in the shed or garage. The images we have compiled should inspire you to seek out space that may be underused or space within a room that be put to better use.
2. Furniture: the advantages of a home office is that it is even more personal then a desk in the office. You can hand pick the furniture and styles of interiors to suit you. From shabby chic to ultra modern and high-end design, the options are endless. The following images should help to go beyond unconventional furnishing styles.
3. Lighting: Unless fortunate to have a large or adequate sized window, it is important as research into work place design by Jane Henley from the World Building Council suggests it leads to "improved health". These images present some great lighting examples.
4. Storage: Minimal space would require a smart storage method to utilise all the space available. Here we show the different types of unconventional storage units that can be included, creatively and for high functioning use.


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May 25, 2018
This week's main topic was the sequel to Deadpool, Deadpool 2. That's right, the Merc with a mouth is back, he still has a mouth. This time, he's got a team, a force, an... X-Force if you will, to help him kill and maim, and murder, and crack wise. Listen in to hear our thoughts on the movie!
In Nerdy News this week:
New Thundercats animated series
It looks like Stephen Universe shit out my childhood
She-Ra reboot voice cast announced
Keston John, voice of Hordak is Uzo from The Good Place
Michael B Jordan is in a thing
Is it a good thing? I don't know!
The Expanse picked up by Amazon
I mean, I stopped watching, but I guess it's good or whatever.
Mysterio to be played by Gyllenhaal
Keaton is also back baby!
Chris Pratt's 'Cowboy Ninja Viking' gets new writers
who killed the old writers?
Liam Neeson in MIB4?
Do I have to say more? Does his particular set of skills even apply here?
Happy Time Murders' trailer has arrived
Did anyone keep the receipt? Can we send this back?
Nintendo is selling a cheaper Switch in Japan without a dock
It's like a ship adrift at sea.
As always, the news is a whole bunch of stuff that we've also shared on our social media:
Facebook, Twitter, Patreon, iTunes, Google, and NerdyThingsPod.com