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Today's FarmLead Breakfast Brief looks at the bump in spring wheat prices and what we'll be watching for in today's November WASDE report. We also explore some of the broader winds of trade happening, especially in India, China, and Russia.
Also, tomorrow, at 1PM EST, I'll be hosting a webinar on the Challenges of Grain Marketing. Feel free to join me and the other 152 people who have registered for it thus far! Space is limited to secure your spot ASAP.
Also, if you're in Red Deer, AB this week for Agri-Trade 2017, stop by the FarmLead booth in the Prairie Pavilion and check out the new things we're bringing to the grain marketing table!
"The philosophy of protectionism is a philosophy of war."
– Ludwig von Mises (Austrian-American theoretical economist)
Except for spring wheat prices, grain markets this morning are quietly jostling around ahead of today's big release.
Today at noon EST, the USDA will release its November WASDE report. In Tuesday's Breakfast Brief I discussed WASDE corn expectations. In yesterday's Breakfast Brief I talked about WASDE soybean expectations.
I haven't provided much chatter about other crops, mainly because the balance sheet for those isn't expected to move too much.
Overall, the areas in the November WASDE that we think could have an impact on the market today include:
• US. corn yields – it's bearish if they're raised;
• Brazilian soybean exports – it's bearish if they're raised;
• Australian wheat production and exports – it's bullish if they're lowered;
• Russian wheat production and export – it's bearish if they're raised; and
• US spring wheat abandonment acres – it's bullish if they're increased [1]
The market is already price in some lower harvested acres (and more abandoned acres) as Minneapolis spring wheat prices rallied nicely yesterday. The rally is continuing this morning. You need to post your spring wheat on FarmLead now and reward this rally with a sale.
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Trade War Chatter Heating Up
Yesterday, American and Chinese companies signed 19 agreements worth $9 billion in soybeans or about 12 million tonnes of the oilseed.
This is great news. However, China is taking longer to issue safety certificates for cargoes of GMO soybeans. [2]
According to one trader, certs have been harder and harder to get since April, and while things eased up over the summer, it's tough again. As a result, most Chinese crushers are buying hand-to-mouth.
Switching gears a bit, yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin penned an op-ed for Bloomberg on trade in Asia. [3]
He left the United States completely out of his piece.
It's a purposeful slip of the pen and speaks quite directly to Putin's bid for greater economic trade between Asia and Russia. This is especially timely since the U.S. pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership nine months ago.
However, there are still some discussions going on, and a deal might get done with the remaining countries, including Canada. Canadian ag groups are telling the government to leave the text alone though. [4]
The Russian Ag Ministry said today that they're aiming to increase their grain export capacity to 7.5 million tonnes per month within three years. [5] Currently, they're only able to ship out five million tonnes, meaning this infrastructure expansion would increase grain export capability by 50%.
This year, in 2017/18, total Russian grain exports are forecasted to hit 45 million tonnes. Already, exports-to-date are up 23% from where they sat a year ago.
This expansion of Russia's grain export program is a broader trend that we started talking about back in September. In the past 15 years, Russian grain export capacity has increased nine-fold.
Here in North America, the fourth round of NAFTA renegotiations are set for next week in Mexico. We're going to dig into this a bit more ahead of the talks in some FarmLead Insights pieces, but it's doubtful a deal is close to being made.
Weather Helping Crop Progress
While we'll be watching the numbers in real-time later today, farmers who aren't finished their harvest yet will likely be out doing so. The weather over the next few weeks in the Midwest appears pretty favorable. In the next five days, Commodity Weather Group says below-average rainfall is expected. [6]
In the 10-day forecast, only eastern parts of the Midwest are likely to see some wet weather. Snow does come into the forecast towards, US Thanksgiving, two weeks from now.
There are certainly some challenges though for farmers in the Dakotas and Minnesota, who remain a bit behind on their corn harvests.
South of the equator, the weather is also looking more cooperative.
There are a few more days of rain expected in Northern Brazil before average-to-below-average temperatures. In this concerning for those fields that have just been seeded and looking for some heat to get the seeds germinated and up, out of the ground.
Southern Brazil and Argentina should see dry weather the next 11-15 days, but beyond that is a bit concerning. As per AgResource, the long-term forecast suggests the area is trending drier, suggesting the emergence of La Nina. [7]
Goodbye Pea Prices?
Less than a week ago, I discussed how India was mulling the idea was putting an import tax on pulses like peas.
Yesterday it happened.
The Indian government announced that it would impose a 50% import duty on peas and 20% import duty on wheat. [8]
In 2016/17, with high prices, Indian farmers produced a record crop of pulses. This year, in 2017/18, they're expected to produce the second-largest crop of pulses (again, with 2016/17 being the record).
Some think the bark of the Indian import tax is worse than its bite. Yellow peas are the cheapest in the world.
However, more than 40% of Canadian peas are exported to India. Last year, sales of lentils and peas to India topped $1.1 Billion CAD!
Two weeks ago, the Indian government raised their minimum support prices for the winter season, Rabi crops. [9] Grain prices that government will now pay Indian farmers include:
• Wheat prices: $267 USD / metric tonnes (or $7.25 USD and $9.25 CAD per bushel)
• Barley prices: $217 USD / metric tonne (or $4.75 USD and $6 CAD per bushel)
• Lentil prices: $654.50 USD / metric tonne (or 30 USD and 38 CAD cents per pound)
• Chickpeas prices: $677.60 USD / metric tonne (or 31 USD and 39 CAD cents per pound)
The USDA attaché in India says that the significantly higher MSP for wheat prices will encourage more wheat planting for the rabi crop season. Indian farmers prefer to plant wheat over pulses anyways, considering that it has a guaranteed government procurement program.
For both Canadian and US farmers of peas, this isn't a good thing in my opinion.
It's even worse for those players who have shipments en route as we speak. Perhaps it could be worse though?
Peas exports out of Canada have already been slower this year. As of the end of October, just 850,000 MT of Canadian peas had been shipped out (total, not just to India).
That's almost 40% behind last year's pace.
Yesterday, we saw a lot of buyers of pulses on the FarmLead Marketplace (and off it) go no bid on many of their pulses.
Ultimately, I think we'll need to let the dust settle here, but it remains to be seen if the Canadian or American governments will respond to India with any in-kind trade penalties.
To growth,
Brennan Turner
President/CEO | FarmLead
1-855-332-7653 (Toll-Free)
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At 7:10 AM CDT in the North American futures markets (*not cash prices*):
(all prices in dollars per bushel unless otherwise indicated)
Dec Corn: unchanged at $3.483 USD or $4.433 CAD
Nov Soybeans: +3.8¢ (+0.4%) to $10.023 USD or $12.759 CAD
Dec Soybean Meal (per short ton): +2.70 (+0.85%) to $317.90 USD or $404.71 CAD
Dec Soybean Oil (cents per lbs): -0.07¢ (-0.2%) to 35.30¢ USD or 44.94¢ CAD
Dec Oats: -1.3¢ (-0.45%) to $2.683 USD or $3.415 CAD
Dec Wheat (Chicago): unchanged at $4.268 USD or $5.433 CAD
Dec Wheat (Kansas City): unchanged at $4.275 USD or $5.442 CAD
Dec Wheat (Minneapolis): +10.5¢ (+1.65%) to $6.54 USD or $8.326 CAD
Dec Canola: -2.3¢/bu / -$1/MT (-0.2%) to $11.789/bu / $519.80/MT CAD or $9.26/bu / $408.30/MT USD
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To study the characteristics of second treated eyes in patients with neovascular AMD (nAMD) treated with ranibizumab in the United Kingdom (UK) National Health Service (NHS).
Multicenter national nAMD database study, including 12,951 treatment naive eyes of 11,135 patients receiving 92,976 ranibizumab injections. Up to 5 years of routinely, collected anonymized data within electronic medical record systems (EMR) were remotely extracted from 14 centers. Participating centers exclusively used ranibizumab to treat nAMD (3 monthly injections loading dose + pro-re-nata (PRN) re-treatment regimen). The minimum data set included: age, logarithm of the minimum angle of resolution (LogMAR) visual acuity (VA) at baseline and at all subsequent visits and injection episodes. Baseline, change and actual VA over 3 years, number of treatments and clinic visits were assessed.
1,816 (16.3%) of the 11,135 patients received treatment to the fellow eye at some point during the study. Mean (standard deviation) of baseline and final VA were 0.66 (0.32) and 0.65 (0.40) for first eyes, and 0.41 (0.34) and 0.56 (0.40) for second eyes. The rate of VA loss after the loading phase was similar in first and second eyes (0.03 and 0.05 LogMAR units/year). When fellow eyes with baseline VA worse than 1.0 LogMAR were excluded to restrict analyses to eyes at risk of nAMD, the rate of second eye involvement was 14.0% per year (42% at 3 years). Mean number of injections/visits in years 1, 2 and 3 were similar for first and second eyes (5.6/8.2, 3.9/8.0, 3.8/8.2 and 5.5/8.7, 3.6/9.4 and 3.8/9.1, respectively).
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Legendary Celt Branwen
Branwen is the daughter of LLyr and Penarddun, siter of Brand and Manawydan, and half-sister of Nisien and Efnisien. Martholwch of Ireland sued for her hand in marriage to create an alliance between Ireland and Wales. Mathjolwchj returned to Ireland with Branwen, shere, within a year she bore him a son, Gwern. But due to an insult caused by Efnisien, the troublemaking half brother of Branwen, Matholwch grew cold to her and she became almost a slave. Matholwch also prevented any tale of her predicament to reach Wales and her family. So Branwen trained a starling to speak and sent it to Wales, where it told Bran of her plight. Bran set out with his navey to rescue her. Matholwch made peace and promised to abdicate his throne to Gwern but Efnisian slew the child. A great battle began and resulted in nearly the complete destruction of both sides. Realizing that the two kingdoms had been desgtroyued on her account, Branwen sailed to Aber Alaw and died of grief.


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Where activism is curtailed, censorship is widespread and overt social critique is frowned upon, the rebellion inherent in humour is particularly valuable and powerful.
Never Never Land features short films, animations, photographs and installations from Abdullah Al Mutairi, Arwa Al Neami, Monira Al Qadiri, Foundland, Hasan Hujairi and Ahmed Mater. The exhibition, curated by Amal Khalaf and Stephen Stapleton, will present a new perspective on the region and takes its title from a work by Arwa Al Neami, shot in a theme park Mahrajan Abha in Abha, Saudi Arabia, which has a restrictive set of rules which forbids screaming and shouting on rides.
The works in the show subvert mass media formats and official communiqués such as music videos, game shows, advertisements, religious public service murals and pedagogical exercises as well as fashion and corporate branding. Here, preconceptions and stereotypes are challenged; and mainstream tropes are re-appropriated with both an irreverence and thoughtfulness.
Never Never Land reflects on a history of political satire in the region, an example being Kuwaiti satirical theatre produced in the decade after the oil boom of 1973, which heralded the beginning of the end of a period of strong Pan-Arab solidarity and political engagement. This ideological reversal was so swift that only humor could express the experience of simultaneous economic abundance and political enfeeblement. Forty years later, how do you stand down ubiquitous surveillance? In the contemporary moment of digital connectivity, with the high volume of images and videos in circulation, it has never been so fast to broadcast a joke (or a critique).
Abdullah Al Mutairi is an artist and founding member of the GCC. He lives between Kuwait and the United States. He has exhibited at Art Dubai, UAE; Mathaf, Qatar; The Serpentine Gallery, UK; and contributed to Hans-Ulrich Obrist and Simon Castets ongoing digital natives project 89plus. The GCC collective work has been exhibited at MoMA PS1, Fridericianum, New Museum and the Sultan Gallery, among other institutions.
Arwa Al Neami was born in Khamis Mushait, Asir province of Saudi Arabia and raised in King Khalid military airbase. Al Neami's work is greatly influenced by her conservative upbringing. In 2005, she received a distinction in a regional art competition under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalid Al Faisal and since then has been part of multiple group shows in Al Miftaha village. She has also taken part in exhibition at venues including Athr Gallery, Al-Furussia Marina and Art Dubai 2014.
Monira Al Qadiri is a Kuwaiti visual artist born in Senegal and educated in Japan. In 2010, she received a PhD in inter-media art from Tokyo University of the Arts. Her work is focused on the aesthetics of sadness, the displacement of cultural and religious identities, and dysfunctional gender roles. She is also a member of the artist collective GCC, who recently held a solo exhibition at MoMA PS1 in New York (2014).
Foundland Collective (Ghalia Elsrakbi and Lauren Alexander) is a design, research and art practice, based between Cairo, Egypt, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The collective's work draws on graphic design, art and writing research in order to formulate research based projects, self-initiated and commissioned. Foundland has presented at many international exhibitions and festivals including Kadist Foundation, Paris (2012); Impakt Festival, Utrecht (2011, 2012); BAK, Utrecht (2012); Damascus Visual Arts Festival, Istanbul (2013). The collective has participated in master classes and lecture presentations at Studium Generale ArtEZ, Arnhem; de Appel for Sandberg Institute, Amsterdam; The Royal Academy of Arts, The Hague; Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam and at the Athens Biennial. Their essays and visuals have contributed to international journals such as OPEN Magazine (The Netherlands), Krisis Magazine (Italy), ease arts + opinion (Canada) and Ibraaz, Middle East online journal. Recent artist residencies include the Townhouse Gallery, Cairo (2013) and ISCP, New York (2014).
Hasan Hujairi is a composer, sound artist, and independent researcher who divides his time between his native Bahrain and Seoul, South Korea. His sound art performances and installations build on his academic interest in Historiography and Ethnomusicology. Hujairis academic background includes a BSBA in Finance from Drake Univeristy (Iowa, USA), a Masters in Economic History from Hitotsubashi University (Tokyo, Japan), and Ethnomusicology research at the University of Exeter (Exeter, UK). He has been a curator at Al-Riwaq Art Space (Adliya, Bahrain) and has been involved in other independent art initiatives in Bahrain. Hujairi is currently pursuing his doctorate studies in Korean Traditional Music Composition at Seoul National University's College of Music. He is also an accomplished oud player.
Ahmed Mater works as an artist and medical doctor and splits his time between Abha, Jeddah, and Makkah in Saudi Arabia. He is founder of the Al-Meftaha Arts Village in Abha. Mater co-founded Edge of Arabia in 2003 and since then has attracted international attention for his art, which encompasses photography, calligraphy, painting, installation, performance and video. His work explores the narratives and aesthetics of Islamic culture in an era of globalization, consumerism and transformation. His recent work increasingly uses image and video to explore local collective memory and unofficial histories behind contemporary Saudi Arabian socio-political life.
Amal Khalaf
Amal Khalaf is a researcher and curator, currently Projects Curator of the Serpentine Galleries Edgware Road Project. With an MA in Contemporary Art Theory from Goldsmiths, her research addresses themes of urbanism, community, media activism and art through participatory projects, and media initiatives. Previously, she has worked with Al Riwaq Gallery, Bahrain, and participated in setting up an art space in an abandoned railway arch in East London, Hold & Freight (2008-2009).
EOA.Projects was established in 2009 as a gallery platform for artists working between the Middle East, Europe and United States. Under the vision of Stephen Stapleton, founder of Edge of Arabia and The Crossway Foundation, EOA.Projects collaborates with artists in building their careers and realising their potential to an international standard. Through production studios in London and Jeddah, EOA.Projects supports artists in developing new projects including limited edition fine art prints and special commissions. In 2012, EOA.Projects opened a 400-square-meter gallery in South-West London with a curated programme of exhibitions, film screenings and talks aimed at international audiences.
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After familiarizing with substantial benefits of the inexpensive alternative energy, it is essential to learn about actual solar powered devices. Here you can read about top 5 cool and handy solar powered inventions for a daily use.
Solar Window Charger
In today's digital era, when people keep on searching for the alternative sources of energy, solar window chargers became a sensation (especially for those, who are far from the world of technologies). That's cheap, effective, useful, easy, and pretty! Plenty of advantages and an excellent result. One of the most popular solar charges nowadays is XD Design Solar Window Charger. What is more, soon it will possible to turn windows into panels.
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If you want to learn how solar energy can help us explore Mars, be sure to read about what solar power can achieve in the future!
Solar Backpack
This unusual item of clothing is a perfect solar tool for students and, actually, everyone, who prefers backpacks. Solar sack seems to be the common backpack but the tricky peculiarity allows the owner to charge the devices anywhere.
Surely, there are some other solar design principles that can help you create an eco-friendly house without any device. Even though solar devices seem to be unpopular, on the surface, they become an irreplaceable part of everyday life of those, who once tries them. Therefore, stay eco-friendly and save money with pleasure!


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"I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it." - Julius Henry Marx aka Groucho Marx
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The moments of reckoning that are currently happening within the U.S. are bitter-sweet. We, as a national community, are fervently resisting systems of oppression that have been maintaining power for far too long. But our resistance is also forcing too many of us to revisit past traumas and pull back the scabs on wounds we had hoped were healed.
Survivors of sexual trauma are especially vulnerable in this current social and political climate. Whether their trauma is connected to a recent assault or one from long ago, survivors are constantly triggered. They are made to watch the current president, the supposed leader of this nation, mock other survivors. They have to sit, stunned, as another alleged sexual predator is nominated to the nation's highest court. And they have to bite their tongues, as they witness the people they know and love defend and uphold accused and convicted rapists. Somehow, in all of this witnessing and reckoning, survivors of sexual abuse must find the strength to heal from their trauma.
Healing from sexual abuse is difficult, and heartbreaking and devastatingly cyclical. 'me too' asked relationship and sex therapist Eliza G. Boquin (who is also the owner and founder of The Relationship & Sexual Wellness Center of Houston) to offer 3 ways survivors of sexual abuse can work towards healing their trauma. Here is her advice:
1) Work with a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in sexual trauma:
Trauma wreaks havoc on our bodies, minds, and spirits. It gets stuck in our bodies and can keep us from living full, healthy, satisfying lives. Trauma is not something we can pray away, wish away or override with positive thinking. The best way a survivor of sexual assault can relieve themselves of their burden of trauma is with the guided support of a licensed professional who is trained to address the unconscious and conscious memories associated with the assault.
2) Stay Open to Different Healing Paths:
There is no "right" way to heal. Survivors must understand that their path toward healing is their own, and they should be open to exploring which paths work for them. Healing can look like psychotherapy AND energy healings, trauma-informed yoga, acupuncture, meditation, or prayer. Maybe healing will require all of these options done simultaneously. The key is to steer clear of any self-destructive, self-sabotaging methods of tending to pain.
3) Take Back Your Power
Tapping back into one's power as a survivor won't happen overnight, and the process may look extremely messy. It's important that survivors allow themselves grace and claim small victories throughout the process of returning to their power. Maybe they've made the phone call to schedule their first session in therapy, or they've started writing in a journal hoping to rewrite their narratives, or perhaps they're joining a survivors support group. Survivors must acknowledge the choices and ways they've already begun to take steps towards healing, and celebrate their beautiful and unwavering resiliency.
Healing from sexual violence can—at times—feel insurmountable, but it is possible. Find additional sources for survivors here.


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i found this when i was trying to solve this game. man, was this hard! i can't settle the medium one. and the easy one was not that easy. i'll practice and solve other sudokus. over time, i'll improve...i guess :P
it's krakow post. a friend of mine got it from krakow. it's pronounced by locals as kra-KOV, not kra-COW. krakow is in poland


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We just got back from a 5 day vaca to the Bahamas and little princess Noa had the time of her life! Daddy had a job assignment at Atlantis resort in Nassau to install a 2,500 gallon aquarium in their casino (Watch his company Fish Tank Kings on National Geographic on Netflix!) and we decided to tag along (I know poor us!).
The days were spent with just Noa and I and we bounced between kiddie pools, dolphin sightings and simply walking around (which for a 15 month old who just mastered walking last month was pretty exciting). Since we only stayed for a few days, the resort itself was enough of an adventure and we actually didn't venture off the property. Even on our last night, we still hadn't seen everything. I most likely would have made a point to travel to other parts of the island if I hasn't been to Nassau several times before and also didn't have a toddler in tow. Staying at the resort made life simpler (albeit more expensive) and provided plenty of activity for the little one.
The only other trip I had taken with Noa was when she was 6 months old and I flew with her to New York and spent a couple weeks in Fire Island. I knew the challenges of traveling with her then but knew they would now be different (she moves now!). I also anticipated traveling internationally, even for a short flight may complicate things further (a nice way of saying "dealing with severe tantrums) with longer lines and security.
I figured, however, that this short 1 hour flight would be great preparation for a longer 4 hour international August flight we'll be taking with her (stay tuned!). I do seem to learn a new trick or two every day with this lady even though sometimes that tip loses it's effectiveness over time. It's a constant learning experience!
Here are some things I found to be indispensable to our trip. I was traveling alone for the flights and had Noa all day alone so I feel for you solo traveling parents. If you have someone going with you, they will be an added benefit to everything below! Some may seem obvious but can slip your mind when you're in vaca mode. They aren't in any particular order; simply some things to consider as you prepare for your own trip. These tips can also be substituted for any trip (longer car ride etc.).
Plane Activity: Reliving the Trip
I frantically wanted to download a few video songs Noa could watch on the
plane. The one time I could care less about "screen time" is during a full day of traveling; when all else fails, I'm pulling out my phone. However, I forgot to download something and what was sure to be an epic meltdown, stopped as soon as I start playing videos (or even showing her pictures) from the trip itself. I pointed out everything in the picture, painfully described every detail and color and by the end of our stroll down memory lane a tantrum had been avoided. It was a miracle!
Sun Protection is No Joke
Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, cover-ups; bring them all! Even with all that, a problem I had was Noa constantly pulling off her hat and the top of her head got slightly pink. I ended up just spraying regular sunscreen on top of her head which wasn't great for her hair but I'll take that over a burn. I've seen that they have scalp sunscreen which I'll for sure be bringing on our next trip. Or, I'll just have to resign to constantly putting on her sunhat and come to terms with sunscreen in her hair on a pool or beach day.
Bring a Couple Toys and Books but Don't Go Overboard
I was so worried about having things for Noa to do that I brought too many books and toys. Have a few things from home to make the place familiar but you may find the only time you use them is on the plane ride. Noa was more interested in an Atlantis logo pen, the in-room dining menu or any other trinket she could rummage for in the room. The full length closet mirror actually provided hours of entertainment.
I was glad that I did bring something new onto the plane, a simple sticker set and mini coloring book I picked up from the Target dollar section. Seeing something new kept her distracted for a good 10 minutes! (LOL)
Bring Snacks or Make a Grocery Store Run
Before getting to your destination, especially if it's somewhere where the price tag on food is inflated, make a quick stop at a local grocery store and round up snacks and drinks for the week. It gives you peace of mind knowing you have those essentials in the room and on-hand and don't have to worry about searching the map for a place to grab some goldfish.
Don't Skip the Stroller
This may seem obvious to everyone…except me. I figured it was a quick trip, she'd nap in the room and it wasn't worth lugging with me. In reality, I spent a great deal of time lugging this little person what must have been miles around the resort and several times with her passed out in my arms. Note: Ignore this advice if you're looking to build arm muscle.
Do Skip the Gourmet Dining
I suppose this depends on your child's temperament but for us, a casual family restaurant was less stressful and enjoyable. I'm sure the same can be said for the gourmet diners we left to enjoy their meal. I say this after attempting a meal at a nicer restaurant (twice) and both ended up in a lot of tears (almost for both of us). A nicer evening almost always involved some take-out that we brought to wherever we pleased (the beach, our room) in a spot where screaming (and adorable toddler laughing) was encouraged.
What are some of your vacationing tips and tricks for summer adventures?
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Hiking back down Hellhole Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park in southern California, on our March 4th wildflower excursion, we found this little natural still-life all set up and waiting. The big cholla stump and the short cholla with the Common Phacelia twined around it, against the backdrop of the Anza Borrego Desert canyon landscape and the Ocotillos standing tall…something for the eye in every corner. In-camera HDR. Sony a51000 with 16mm prime and UWA converter for an 18mm equivalent field of view. Processed in Polarr.
The Red-masked Parakeet is endangered in its home range in Ecuador and Peru, but it is doing very well in California. Feral populations are thriving around San Diego and San Francisco. It was imported, breed, and sold as a cage bird known as the Cherry-headed Conure for many years. There are also established populations in south Florida, in the larger Miami area. These birds came daily, in a flock of more than a dozen, to the pepper tree in the courtyard of the Marina Village Conference Center during the San Diego Birding Festival at the end of February, into March, where they were photographed by a few hundred eager bird photographers attending the event. The feral Parrots and Parakeets for southern California are becoming a "thing" among birders. They even have their on conservation organization and web site :). Sony RX10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. 1/1000th @ f4.5 @ ISO 100. Processed in Polarr.
We hiked part way up Hellhole Canyon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park when we went wildflower hunting there in early March. This is a mixed stand of Parish's Poppy (yellow), Wild Canterbury Bells (purple), and Biglow's (or maybe Red-stemmed) Monkey Flower (pink). Simply wonderful! In-camera HDR. Sony a5100 with the Sony 16mm f2.8 lens and the UWA converter for an 18mm equivalent field of view. Processed in Polarr.
We arrived in Borrego Springs late Sunday, after sunset, but we could not resist driving up Di Giorgio Road beyond Henderson Canyon Road to were the pavement ends to see the wildflower fields of the first of the superbloom. These shots were taken in the fading light. Brown-eyed Primrose is one of the most common Anza Borrego Desert wildflowers at lower elevations. Desert Lily can be found in isolated patches off Di Giorgio Road, (Coyote Canyon) and we found them the next morning out along S22 near Arroyo Salado Campground. I am sure they are other places as well. We found Evening Primrose wherever there were flowers. And finally a mixed stand of Brown-eyed Primrose, Sand Verbena, and maybe one of the popcorn flowers? Sony RX10iv at 600mm and 400mm equivalents. Macro mode. 1/250th @ f4 @ ISO 100-250. Processed in Polarr and assembled in FrameMagic.
It is time to share some desert wildflower closeups from our visit to the Anza Borrego Desert in southern California. These flowers were all found within a few feet of each other on the hillside between S22 and Truckhaven Trail just east of Borrego Springs (there is actually a pin there on google maps, with some photos of the wildflower bloom, courtesy of desertusa.com). They are, clockwise from the upper left, Desert Sunflower, Sand Verbena, California Chicory, and Desert Pincushion. Sony RX10iv at 600mm. Macro mode. 1/1000th @ ISO 100 between f5 and f6.3. Processed in Polarr and assembled in FrameMagic.
We went to the Anza Borrego Desert in Southern California to see the beginnings of the superbloom of 2019, but that did not mean we did not enjoy the birds. Hellhole Canyon was full of Black-throated Sparrows, all around us, singing, and perching up for us to look. Such a perky little sparrow! Sony RX10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. 1/400th @ f4 @ ISO 100. Processed in Polarr.
This is not a great photo as photo go. The birds were too far away across the Little River Marsh from the overlook on the Laird-Norton Trail at Laudholm Farms (Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve)…so far away that it took 2x Clear Image (digital) zoom to identify them. And then a heavy crop to make the birds big enough so that you can identify them in the photo. But they are Red-breasted Mergansers, and they were actively displaying and courting, and on the theory that any photo is better than none 🙂 Sony RX10iv at 1200mm equivalent (2x Clear Image Zoom). 1/1000th @ f5 @ ISO 100. Processed in Polarr.
To my eye, the Heermann's Gull is one of the most handsome gulls in North America. Of course, I don't have to live them. I only see the Heermann's on my yearly visits to southern California, mostly at La Jolla Cove when I go there to photograph seals and sea lions, pelicans and cormorants. There are lots of gulls always, but generally, at least by when I visit in late February, early March, only a few Heermann's. I like the delicate grays set off by the red eye and bill. Sony RX10iv at 218mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds in flight and action modifications. 1/1000th @ f4 @ ISO 500. Processed in Polarr.
An American Avocet at Famosa Slough in San Diego, California. And no, it is not the same photo flipped. Take a look at the legs, both crossed the same way. And they are from slightly different angles as I moved down the trail a bit before the second shot, which is why the birds looks "fatter" in the second shot. I just could not resist posting them side by side. 🙂 Sony RX10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds and wildlife modifications. 1/1000th @ f4 @ ISO 100. Processed in Polarr and assembled in FrameMagic.
I think this is a Brant's Cormorant (but it could be Double-crested…hard to tell in this photo…there were more Brant's than Double-crested that day). Sally (my daughter) and I observed a lot of this behavior off the cliffs at La Jolla Cove in southern California when we visited the end of February. I though at first it might be some kind of mating ritual, or territorial display, but after inquiring of "someone who knows better", I now know that the bird is just wetting itself. Yes that sounds a bit off-color, but that is what my expert said, and I don't know how else to describe it. The Cormorants get cold in the cool waters of Southern California, and have to come out onto the rocks to warm up and dry off. Then, when they get back in the water with their dry plumage, they are too buoyant to dive after fish, and have to wet themselves down…which they do by this vigorous splashing. The splashing gets water into the back feathers without their having to submerge. Simple enough, and makes total sense, when you know. Sony RX10iv at 600mm equivalent. Program mode with my custom birds in flight and action modifications. 1/1000th @ f4 @ ISO 125. Processed in Polarr.


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In early 2018, Ballan District Health & Care (BDHC) and the Central Highlands Primary Care Partnership (CHPCP) commenced discussions around a potential joint project focussed on service improvement. As BDHC is community-owned organisation, they advised CHPCP that they are keen to understand their consumer experience. Through further discussions, the framework for the project was agreed and the project brief, developed by CHPCP, was then endorsed by the Executive of both organisations. The CHPCP is committed to supporting local agencies undertake client and community engagement activities and provided their time, expertise and staffing resources to help with this project.
The Project – Understanding Community Healthcare Experiences
The focus of the project was to hear from community members about their recent experiences of using the allied health services at BDHC. For the purposes of the project, allied health services include Physiotherapy, Exercise physiology, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dietetics and Social Work services. A Project Steering Group was established to oversee the project.
The survey
The survey instrument included open-ended questions, with prompting questions if required, to allow a richer set of data to be gathered than a written survey could provide. It also allowed people to discuss their individual experiences of the services they had received. The survey also included a small number of demographic questions as well as some direct questions focussed on finding out how long people had been using the services at BDHC and what they knew about the allied health services including the range of services and how they could access these services. The questions did not ask people about their medical/health condition or treatment, they were focused on their experiences within the service.
Selection methodology
The Project Steering Group spent a significant amount of time discussing the options on the best ways to recruit people to participate in the project. The group agreed that for the purposes of this project, allied health services would include Physiotherapy, Exercise physiology, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Dietetics and Social Work services. It was also important that the experiences of community members were current so it was decided that community members who had received an allied health service within the last three months would be invited to participate.
Recruitment of participants:
The project was officially launched on 9 July 2018. It was advertised in local paper and through flyers within the health service and the Ballan & District Community House. It was also advertised via the BDHC website and Facebook page as well as emailed to association members. In order to access people with a recent experience, allied health team members were asked to raise awareness of the project as part of their consultation with patients. Participants were recruited over a four -week period through a confidential and voluntary sign up process.
The conversations
During August and September 2018, confidential conversations were held one-on-one with the Project Manager, Cathy Bushell from CHPCP, either at Ballan & District Community House or over the phone. Consent was sought from all people seeking their agreement to collect their information and to the conversation being recorded. All agreed. The conversations were very informal, often over a cup of tea or coffee. The conversations went for an average 50-60 minutes. Community members who participated were very open and honest about their experiences. The conversations were recorded which allowed a free-flowing conversation between the interviewer and interviewee.
Project findings and results
Over the four-week recruitment period, 17 people volunteered to participate in the project. Most (15) were recruited through the process at Ballan. Two people had heard about it from advertising around the town. Participants came from Ballan and surrounding areas and were a mix of females and males – 11 females, 6 males. The age range of participants was from 25-44 years to 75-84 years. The majority of participants were from the 65-74 & 75-84 age groups (64%). More than half of the people who participated in the conversations have been receiving care at BDHC for over 5 years (59%). A number of these participants reported being clients for over 20 years.
The data was analysed into themes which included:
- Access to facilities
- Access to services
- Time and attention paid to clients' care
- Meeting personal as well as clinical need
- Involvement in decision about care and treatment
- Information & Communication
- Suggestions for improvement
- Coordination/continuity of care; and
- Feedback to BDHC
The one-on-one conversations provide a great opportunity for participants to discuss their experiences with BDHC. Most of the people who provided their feedback visited at least two of the allied health team members within the last 6 – 12 months and provided feedback on these experiences with each Allied Health Professional.
Participants were asked whether they faced any barriers to accessing the facilities. Most reported no barriers to accessing the facilities at all. However, a couple of participants suggested that there needs to be more disabled parking closer to the clinic. There were a few issues raised about accessing certain areas within the building. For example, one of the participants mentioned that they had never been able to find the toilet. Another highlighted that the corridor which goes to the pool area is uneven and poorly lit. Someone also suggested seats near reception to assist people if they are not feeling well when there is a queue at reception
Participants reported varying reasons for using the allied health services at BDHC. The majority of people are accessing allied health services via a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan or similar type plan. Many participants also reported self-referring to a particular Allied Health Professional for a specific reason. For example, to see a physiotherapist about an injury or to see a podiatrist for a particular issue.
Most of the participants noted that usually the wait time between receiving a referral and attending an allied health appointment at BDHC was "not too long" across the different allied health types. However, a quarter of participants reported that the wait times for a podiatrist appointment are significantly longer. Participants reported that the wait on the day of their appointment was not very long – ranging from "no wait at all" to "not much". Two of the participants mentioned that they sometimes have to wait for the physiotherapists, up to 20 minutes, but participants did not seem to be frustrated by this.
The overwhelming message from participants is that they are very happy with their experiences with the allied health team members they have seen at BDHC.
Consistent messages that came up through the conversations were that:
- Participants value the services provided at BDHC;
- They appreciate the wide range of services available in their community;
- People are happy with the quality of care provided by the allied health team;
- They feel comfortable with the staff and they feel that the team really care about their health and well-being;
- People appreciate the communication with staff which is respectful and free of medical jargon; and
- They all value the professional, friendly and helpful service provided by the team on the reception desk.
However, there were a small number of individual experiences that participants mentioned which highlighted that they weren't fully satisfied with their experience within a specific consultation and these are explained within the report.
Many participants provided some suggestions for improvements as part of the consultation process. Participants were advised that their feedback is valued and everything would be reported back to BDHC. The improvements that were within the scope of the project have been included in this report. This out of scope feedback has been de-identified and collated in a separate document and provided to the Project Steering Group.
A significant amount of information was collected through the conversations with each of the participants. It is important that this feedback is considered by the team at BDHC. It is recommended that:
- Feedback in this report is discussed by BDHC team members and an action plan is developed to address the issues raised through this consultation process and to contribute to the organisation's continuous improvement and quality agenda.
- The outcomes of this project are shared internally with staff and the Board, through a face to face presentation to allow further discussion.
- The outcome of the consultation process is provided to community members either verbal or in writing, which outlines what will be done with the information collected.
- In consultation with the project manager, permission is sought from relevant participants to share their story in more detail to allow a full picture of the person's journey within BDHC. It is recommended that the Marketing & Communications team work directly with the participant to help them to share their story either in writing or via an interview process.
Report documents
- Full Project report – Understanding Community Heathcare experiences
- ATTACHMENT A – Project Steering Group – ToR
- ATTACHMENT B – Survey instrument
- ATTACHMENT C – Participant consent form


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Prostitution is illegal in Hong Kong.
But as in every international (harbor) city, this doesn't seem to have any effect in practice.
Located in the heart of Hong Kong Island (Wan Chai), there's a big 'red light district'.
Almost every night it is crowded with business men from all over the world. And that's probably the reason why the police doesn't intervene. They do not want to create tensions in international business relations… .
Women can get involved in 'compensated dating', but prostitution is prohibited!
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Waukegan Police responded about 1:50 a.m. Saturday to a report of shots fired at Crossland Chicago — Waukegan extended stay motel, 1177 South Northpoint Boulevard near US 41 and Route 120. Police arrived to a large fight scene and aftermath, but did not find anyone shot.
Soon three males in their late teens to early 20s arrived at two nearby hospitals with gunshot wounds, according to police.
One of the shooting victims was a man from Zion, who was shot in the head and hip. He was investigated and discovered to be wanted on a warrant from the Lake County sheriff's Office for fleeing a police officer and assault, according to police. He also had a warrant for his arrest for armed robbery from the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Also shot were a juvenile from Gurnee, and a juvenile from Zion. Both of the juvenile victims were shot in one of their legs, according to police.
Four other juveniles, involved in the incident, were taken into custody for curfew, obstructing, marijuana possession and drug paraphernalia possession, according to police.
Investigators learned that multiple rooms were rented at the extended stay motel for a party. Multiple guns were believed to have been fired during the fight. None of the guns were recovered.
Any citizens with information are urged to call the police tip-line at 847-360-9001. Many people at the scene were not cooperative regarding any information requested by the police.
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Subway is known for the quality food and the best service of the restaurant and its healthy food, the restaurant is rated at the top in the market.
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Subway generally provide low calories of the food also they are high in vitamins and minerals. And the best part of the subway is that it provides customer satisfaction survey for the customers.
Because of this survey the company comes to know about the service they are providing to the customer in the actual way. This may add advantages to their services. The survey is not much time consuming. It can be completed within few minutes.
The customer can also avail the offer by giving the feedback. The customers can get 10% of discounts and free coupons, as well as subway cookies.
About the tell subway:
In todays generation every one has to be at the top in the growing market. Every brand has to be the best in their respective field. Tell subway come to existence for the customer satisfaction. The company need some sort of the feedback from their valuable customer for the improvement of the service and to give their best in the market.
How to avail offer:
The survey is very simple and easy for every customer.
- The customer should have the receipt of the purchase and should have the invitation code on it.
- Initially the customer has to visit to the official link of the subway. This site is generally prepared for the customer to give the positive feedback of the company.
- After entering onto the website, the customer should have the purchase receipt that contain the invitation code on it, at the top of the paper the code is written.
- The customer has to hit on submit button on the screen.
- This step is most important for the customer where the questions are given and the customer has to answer. The question is according to the taste and the service of the restaurant.
Rules and Regulation:
- the age of the customer should be 18 years old.
- The customer should have the purchase receipt and the code should be written at the top of the receipt.
- The customer should have proper knowledge of the English and the Spanish.
- The most important thing is that the customer should have the slip of the payment.
Things to be needed:
- The customers should have their own laptop or computer.
- Mobile phone
- The device should have high internet connection.
Products available at subway:
- Subway sandwich
- Cookies
- Subway salad
- Freshly baked muffins
- Subway pizza items
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This survey generally adds some sort of advantage to the company. The negative and positive feedback of the customer can lead to better improvement of the service of the restaurant.
Because of this company make some necessary change in their service. This can be profitable to the customer s well as the company. Satisfaction to the customer is the main motive of the company.


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Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise
Sean Taylor & Jean Jullien
Candlewick, 2015 (2015)
Hardcover, e-Book
Reviewed by Bob Walch
his is one of those situations where the illustrations are much, much better than the story itself. Jean Jullien's cute little owl, presented in colors that attract the eye, will definitely pull a child into this book.
he narrative, on the other hand, is intended to be humorous. Older children will probably
get it
and realize that the little owl isn't the meat loving carnivore that owls actually are. The hungry little owl's attempts to trick a bunny, lamb, and pigeon into providing the main course for his dinner all go amiss. When the owl finally
a pizza, it is a funny moment for sure, but that might not offset a toddler's feelings about the near-escapes earlier in the story.
o be safe, this is a picture book you'll want to use with an older child, say four and up. If you go younger, watch your child to see how he/she reacts to seeing the bunny and his friends placed in jeopardy. Since they all escape the hungry owl, there's nothing really nightmare provoking but if you are going to err here, err on the side of being too protective of your little one.
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We all have items that disappear seemingly without trace. There are a number of CD cases in my home where the disc is missing, presumed broken. I did have a few disc folders but then too seem.to have vanished into thin air. They're probably in a box in the loft somewhere.
I purchased a 4CD boxset called The Fats Navarro Story, along with albums by Acoustic Triangle, Keith Jarrett, and Max Roach, at the 2016 Upton Jazz Festival from a charity pile of discs which had been donated by the widow of a regular attendee and I later discovered that disc 1 was missing. Oh well… I still cannot find the Keith Jarrett cd, I put it down somewhere at home and never found it again.
But what has surprised me is that one of Daily Prompt entries has vanished from my WordPress. The entry called Interlewd has vanished without trace, it is lucky I copied it to my Livejournal or it would be lost forever.
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Review: WWE 2K16 for PlayStation 4
Is it 'Oh Hell Yeah!' or 'What?'
So it's been a little while since I last stepped into the virtual ring, and some things have changed. My last outing with a WWE video game was in WWE '13, which would happen to be the last game in the series published by THQ prior to their going out of business and the rights being scooped up by 2K Games, who have since rebranded the series starting last year with WWE 2K14.
Interestingly, from where I sit, things aren't all that different in WWE 2K16. Much of this is no doubt due to the continued use of Yuke's as developer for the series, but that isn't to say things haven't changed at all. There's a familiar-yet-different feel to much of it.
Perhaps the biggest change of all is the roster: WWE 2K14 sported 109 different Superstars and Divas (including variations on some Legends), but WWE 2K15 — the first title developed for the current generation of consoles — dialed things back considerably with only 75 playable. However, much like the Hulkster in the prime of Hulkamania, they've mounted an incredible comeback as WWE 2K16 sports 124 playable characters, touted as the largest roster in WWE video game history — and that's before downloadable content comes into play.
Incidentally, speaking of Hulk Hogan, you're not going to find him here. Due to some controversial remarks that he was caught making on video, WWE has effectively cut as many ties as possible and distanced themselves as much as they can from the icon of the Rock 'n Wrestling era. That said, there are still numerous WWE Legends to enjoy, from Andre the Giant to "Macho Man" Randy Savage, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and the Ultimate Warrior, as well as WCW greats who crossed over, such as "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, Sting, and Vader. More are available as DLC, including The Big Boss Man, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Trish Stratus, Lita, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes, and Mr. Perfect.
New blood is in abundance as well, with numerous NXT stars and recent call-ups available to play as well, including some of my favorites in Tyler Breeze, Kevin Owens, The Vaudevillains, Enzo Amore and Colin Cassady, and Sami Zayn. Even Vince, Stephanie, and even (even!) Shane McMahon are included! And Savio Vega, too!
Unfortunately, as robust as the roster is, there are still some noteworthy omissions. While Enzo and Big Cass are in the house, they won't be accompanied by Carmella — apparently they couldn't teach that. Perhaps more glaring is the lack of Bayley, Charlotte, Sasha Banks, and Becky Lynch, aka the "Four Horsewomen" — a quartet of breakout stars from WWE NXT, the latter three of which were called up to the main roster to spearhead the recent "Diva's Revolution" and one of which (Charlotte) is even the current Diva's Champion. 2K said they pushed as hard as they could for their inclusion, but it won't be happening (not even as DLC) for "various reasons." Knowing WWE, one can only imagine what reasons those could possibly be, but I believe them.
From a visual standpoint, things are looking pretty good. The graphics seem more balanced this time around (though I might have simply missed something in the interim), in that there seemed to be something of a divide before, where some guys looked like they came right off of WWE Raw as it's happening live, and others just looked… not-so real. Unreal? Less life-like, is what I'm saying.
I suspect that some people digitize better than others, but in any case, WWE 2K16 seems to aim a little lower, but in a good way. None of the character models — those I've seen, at least (apologies for not examining all 120+ in exacting detail) — seem to go for the full life-like approach, maybe dialed back a notch or two. The result, as best as I can put it, is that everyone seems to look like a video game character, and it feels much more consistent throughout, with less jarring disparity between the two extremes.
Even then, in the right light, you might notice someone's hair looking a little odd, or someone might look like real life, but for the most part, there's an appreciable balance to it all that I think works and makes the product as a whole look better overall, even if one or two parts aren't pushing that boundary past the uncanny valley.
On the gameplay side of things, there have been some definite tweaks. Those familiar with the series shouldn't feel too put out, but things such as reversals have been modified so you can't just spam them. At the same time, trying to counter — against the computer, at least — is as hard as ever, as the damn R2 prompt comes up for only a split second. Most of the time, I'm trying to anticipate it and end up hitting it too early, or waiting for it to appear, by which time it's too late. This might not even be quite an issue, except that your opponent will take full advantage while you're trying to pull yourself back in the game and it becomes a frantic, desperate push to get a moment to recover on the player's part.
Among other tweaks, perhaps the most noticeable of all of them is the new system for pinning and submissions. The submissions in particular are something else, as a meter appears with two bars, a red one and a green one, and basically the player in the hold is trying to move his bar around with circular motions of the right analog stick to catch up and overlap the other player's as much as possible to break the hold. It's… something else, as I said. Against the computer, it seems like they're always one step ahead of you, yet it hasn't really worked against me very much so far — as little as I can get the two to line up, I think it's only really cost me once.
Numerous other things that didn't make it into last year's edition make their return, including ladder matches, handicap, and tornado tag matches. In addition, the MyCareer mode introduced last year is back, as is the WWE Universe mode which proved popular in WWE '13 and WWE 2K14 — enough that an entire custom fan league known as VGCW was formed around using it to create custom stories, characters, shows, and more. I know there was despair at the fact that WWE 2K15 lacked this mode and 2K was shutting down the preceding versions' servers, but since the women's version of the show is poised to return on Thursday, January 7th and the main version on the 26th, I'm hoping this means that the version featured in WWE 2K16 is satisfactory for their needs.
Pushing past all the rest, there was one thing that caught my eye about this iteration of the franchise: 2K Showcase mode, particularly the focus on the career of one "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, who is one of my old favorites. I pretty much got to see Austin's WWE career unfold from beginning to end, and to see it all unfold again here is a unique sort of treat.
See, most "smart" fans know that WWE has a certain thing about revisionist history, and it can be quite apparent in this mode. Don't get me wrong; the key moments in Austin's career are represented well through a combination of actual video and sound bytes from the WWE archives. But it's not perfect, not 100% accurate.
There are obvious changes, like the WWF logo to the WWE logo, including the "classic" version. It seems to switch between when they can and can't use the classic WWF logo, so that's understandable. Equally so is that there are matches Austin has had with the likes of Kurt Angle and the late Chris Benoit, neither of which are playable for very different but still very understandable reasons.
A little less so is the complete overhaul of the commentary. Avid fans might notice that the commentary teams don't always match up as well, particularly as Vince McMahon himself was the lead play-by-play announcer when Austin began his WWE tenure.
What's more, anyone who watched WWE/WWF during the Monday Night Wars (and before) no doubt knows and remembers Jerry "The King" Lawler as one of the most dastardly color commentators in the entire business. Yet here, he's… well, he's like he is today. A lot more mellow, a lot more friendly, and basically a good guy — even when talking about his most hated nemesis, Bret Hart! It's kind of surreal.
The gameplay here differs a bit from the other modes as well. One issue I've had in previous WWE titles is that part of wrestling is telling a story, and playing matches seemed to kind of throw the stuff done for dramatic effect aside in order to simulate a staged athletic event. But in this mode, the story is the key. In fact, it is the game.
The story of Austin 3:16 is told with a mix of cutscenes using the in-game engine, actual archival footage, and of course, gameplay. When playing a match, you're given a list of objectives to complete in order to properly recreate the scene. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and as absurd as it may sound, you have to lose the right way in order to proceed. For instance, you can't just lose to Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13, but you have to perform certain big moves during the match and set things up so that they can play out correctly.
"It's not about the destination, but the journey."
The result varies, as some matches can be so restrictive they almost feel boring, with so many cutscenes and quick time events that it can sometimes feel more like you're watching the match than playing it. Other times, it's satisfying to get everything just right and watch events unfold in ways that the regular game engine would not allow. And on some occasions, you can unlock bonus matches by completing additional objectives.
Overall, I think the 2K Showcase really captures the drama and story of Austin very well.
I rather enjoyed WWE 2K16, but your mileage may vary. Depending on the Superstars and Divas you want to see, whether you appreciated past WWE titles from Yuke's, or whether or not you like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, there is a lot going on here, and it's difficult to give a blanket recommendation in that regard.
Personally? I'm ready to give it one "oh hell yeah," with the biggest draw for me being the 2K Showcase, which I give a big thumbs-up to. And while I'm disappointed that a lot of names who didn't make it onto the roster, there are still a great number that I'm thrilled to see as well.
That said, I know that Yuke's WWE titles can be fairly divisive. If you've enjoyed them at all in the past, particularly in recent years (maybe barring the stripped-down WWE 2K15), I think this one is definitely worth a look. However, if you feel the series hasn't been the same since it was WWE Smackdown vs. Raw or even just WWE Smackdown (or heaven help you, WWF No Mercy), then I don't think this installment is going to change your mind.
WWE 2K16 was released on October 27th, 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 at a price of $79.99.
A review copy of the PlayStation 4 version was provided by 2K Sports.


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Cross-country skiing La Givrine - St-Cergue
The itinerary La Givrine - St-Cergue will make you discover the winter in the Jura Vaudois (for classical style and skating).
From La Givrine station towards La Genolière, after about 300 m, follow the right trail towards St-Cergue.
This itinerary is accessible for skiers of all levels and also allows skiers with dogs.
Designed for all category of skier; routes for traditional and skating styles.
- Town
- La Givrine
- Distance
- 5.14 km
- Duration
- 2h30
- Difference in height
- 224 Metres
- Difficulty
- Medium
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Arcade-C-2P, Arcade Console Powered by Raspberry Pi, 2 Players
Arcade-C-2P is a 2 players arcade console powered by Raspberry Pi 3B+, provides classic arcade control: the durable joysticks, and the cool blue buttons with LED.
Thanks to the RetroPie / Recalbox gaming system, thousands of games are available. Once get tired, you can also use the awesome KODI to watch videos, or listen music, enjoy and relax.
Relive your arcade time in childhood, with your friends.
- Raspberry Pi 3B+ controller, 64-bit 1.4G quad-core CPU, 1G SDRAM, provides 60fps smooth gaming experience
- Supports RetroPie / Recalbox gaming system, thousands of game ROMs are available, the only limit is your TF card size
- Supports KODI home media center, see a movie, listen music, watch live show, never be a problem
- HDMI port, connecting to your monitor, TV, or projector, supports 1080P display, configurable resolution
- Onboard 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band WiFi, make it possible to eliminate the mess wiring
- 4x USB ports for connecting USB gamepad, mouse, and keyboard, etc.
- Embedded left / right dual track stereo speakers, listen to the familiar BGM from the old days
- Product category: Arcade Console
- Controller: Raspberry Pi 3B+ (64-bit quad-core CPU, 1G SDRAM, with WiFi / Bluetooth)
- Storage: 16G (supports up to 256G TF card)
- Enclosure material: alloy bottom case, UV silk print acrylic panel
- Connectivity: HDMI / USB / Ethernet
- Resolution: 1080P, configurable
- Games: thousands of games are available, added by user
- Arcade control: 2x joysticks and 8x buttons, allows user-defined
- Power supply: 5V
- Dimension: 61cm × 27.5cm × 5.8cm
Development Resources
Wiki : www.waveshare.com/wiki/Arcade-C-2P
Selection Guide
|Portable Game Console
|1.54inch display, 240×240 resolution
|Pi required
|Portable Game Console
|2.0inch IPS display, 320×240 resolution
|Pi included, out-of-box
|Portable Game Console
|2.0inch IPS display, 320×240 resolution
|Pi required
|Game HAT
|Portable Game Console
|3.5inch IPS display, 480×320 resolution
|Pi required
|Portable Game Console
|4.3inch IPS display, 800×480 resolution
|Pi included, out-of-box
|Portable Game Console
|4.3inch IPS display, 800×480 resolution
|Pi required
|Arcade Machine
|10.1inch IPS display, 1024×600 resolution
|Pi included
|Arcade Console, 1 Player
|NONE, supports 1920×1080 resolution
|Pi included, HDMI display required
|Arcade-C-1P Acce Pack
|Arcade Console, 1 Player
|NONE, supports 1920×1080 resolution
|Pi required, HDMI display required
|USB Arcade Control Box
|NONE, No video output
|Raspberry Pi / PC / Tablet / Smart TV required
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Net Weight: 3.492 kg
Note: Assembled before shipping.
- Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ x1
- Micro SD Card 16GB x1
- OPTIONS Power adapter x1
- Acrylic panel x1
- Alloy bottom case x1
- Arcade Game HAT (B) x1
- TF-Card extension board x1
- Joystick x2
- Blue buttons with LED x18
- 4Ω 3W speaker x1
- HDMI cable (1.5m) x1
- HDMI cable (0.5m) x1
- Arcade power wire x1
- Arcade joystick/button wires pack x1
- Dual plug audio cable x1
- 16PIN FFC (opposite side contact) x1
- Ribbon cable x1
- Rocker switch x1
- Spiral wire wrap tube x2
- Rubber feet x6
- Screwdriver x1
- Screws pack x1


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The Frankfurt coffee table is made with a 8mm tempered glass top with a 5mm glass shelf. Stunning to make a modern stamp on your living area and available in 5 different finishes.
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Frankfurt Coffee Table - Walnut
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"Buy a Bag, Give a Bag" at the PCN Alternative Christmas Fair
At Gilead House we rely on the creativity of our volunteers. We encourage everyone to use their individual talents and ideas to support the moms and children we serve. Cami Mandell is doing just that. She has been sewing tote bags for the past year with the intent to sell them and donate the proceeds. By participating with her church, Presbyterian Church of Novato, in their Alternative Christmas Fair she is involving her church community and sharing the mission of Gilead House.
The theme is "Buy a Bag, Give a Bag." For every tote bag sold, 100% of the money will be used to buy a kitchen package for a mom. The kitchen packages will be given to moms when they graduate from the Gilead House program. Each of Cami's bags includes a quote or story about a resident. For those not interested in buying a bag, they can still "sponsor" a kitchen kit, and make a donation in someone's name.
Thank you, Cami, for partnering with us, making a difference, and supporting the work of Gilead House.


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In quiet setting, small village, not far from shops, mas/stonehouse offering 165 m2 living space, comfortable living dining 60 m2 with fireplace, 4 bedrooms, office, 2 bathrooms. Very pleasant veranda opening on the garden with open view, on 933 m2 land with trees, vegetable garden, nice pool 7x4. Outbuilding. Possibility to add buiding. Located in a countryside environment. Walking, biking. Near Quissac, 40 mn Nîmes. 55 mn Montpellier.


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GoMetro has created a data software tool to analyze, plan and roll out transport routes. As public transport changes, it is in a key position to take advantage of these changes. Last year it opened a UK office to capture new contracts to build its portfolio of clients and plans to expand into other parts of Africa. Russell Southwood spoke to its CEO and founder Justin Coetzee about how what it is doing has changed.
Transport start-up GoMetro started life in 2014 in Cape Town and has raised R15 million to date. It started life offering an app to people using the public transport system in Cape Town. That app still exists and has 25,000 active users but GoMetro now has what it describes as a flexible mobility platform called flx to help create ways of moving people that respond to the routes they travel.
GoMetro has successfully worked in South Africa with a wide range of public transport operators and municipalities. This work has become the bedrock for the platform it has created:"We've also done a lot of work in the digitalization of minibuses and taxis. Profiling the economics of different routes and corridor densities. We profiled 550 taxi routes operating rank to rank for the City of Cape Town. Assessed the need for each of the routes. We generated 50,000 trips and captured 2 million passengers and published the results. We have a proven model for understanding the economics of transport and how it might be charged for"
"It's important to focus on the business case, not just what the rider is paying. We've done that in Cape Town, Rustenberg and Limpopo Province. We have a new project in north-west Bojanala. Operators are using our tools there to self-report what's happening".
Using the Flx platform, it has rolled out a shuttle service for investment company Allan Gray who are based on the Waterfront in Cape Town. Employees are picked up every day and returned in the afternoon. The bus is provided on a subscription basis, costing R400 per week per rider.
"We're working with large employers who have large transport schemes. It improves a business' productivity. It means they can also invest in Black-owned businesses and create a circular economy".
The mantra that he keeps repeating is that we can't build our way out of congestion. Every new lane simply adds more cars. To get people out of their cars, we need to move from the idea of transport to mobility. In essence, often the transport needs to be smaller and more flexible to accommodate how people want to move.
To expand beyond South Africa, it wants to go both into Africa and out into Europe and beyond. However, Africa is a much tougher, more long-term play:"We spent time developing a go-to-market plan in Ghana looking at where the opportunities and partners were, how the economy consumes transport and we found great people and great start-ups. Government and the companies were interested. All the pieces were there but no-one was willing to go first. There is no anchor in mobility in Africa. We need to find a way to fund developments over the longer term".
"We see places that have made changes like Tanzania with its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system with a fleet of 140 buses using dedicated bus lanes in Dar es Salaam. There's also a BRT system in Ghana and they are planning improvements in their rail system. These are all positive developments".
So in the shorter term, it decided to open an office in the UK:" We wanted to establish links into the UK market and look at the UK as a point of entry into Europe, North America and India. We're focused on UK transport operators. There are more than 100 bus operators, 18 train concessions and 260 community transport services
Outside London, these transport operators are under a series of strains, including shrinking budgets. There is a shift to using smaller buses and fixed routes will change form".
It is doing a trial service in Milton Keynes with London North Western railway. Commuters can get a bus to the station and home again at the end of the day. It is also working with a staff transport provider for 450 people in the Cambridge area:"We're enabling the company to recoup losses by the staff contributing."
"We provide the tech and partner with transport operators. All this is done using our new platform called Flx (with a new company flxrides.com), providing flexible mobility that can take a 7-seater van anywhere".