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Booker still reigns after No Mercy
Posted by Brian Elliott | Oct 9, 2006
Call me old-fashioned, but when a singles championship is on the line, I prefer to see it contested by the champion and his closest-ranked challenger. And most definitely, mano a mano.
This may be professional wrestling, where we all know that not everything is as it seems, but imagine a Fatal Fourway or Three Way Dance in the world of boxing. Can you envisage current heavyweight champion Nikolai Valuev stepping into the ring with (his most recent opponents) John Ruiz, Owen Beck, and Monte Barrett? Furthermore, can you imagine that if Ruiz knocked out Beck, Valuev would lose his title?
No, I can't see it either.
So imagine my disappointment when WWE.com this week announced that the World Heavyweight title match between King Booker and Bobby Lashley was now a four-way bout incorporating Batista and Finlay, who were previously scheduled to face off in a separate bout. Word around the campfire suggested that the WWE hierarchy feared a poor pay-per-view buy rate, and it was hoped that the premise that "The Animal" could reclaim the title that he never lost – when in January a torn tricep sidelined him for six months — would be enough to stir more fan interest.
Match #1: Matt Hardy vs Gregory Helms
The first match from the RBC Centre in Raleigh, North Carolina featured two hometown stars who have consistently had the best matches on Smackdown in recent weeks. So, in WWE land, it was a no-brainer that they were on first.
Perhaps annoyed by their position on the card, Hardy and Helms had an excellent back and forth match, highlighted in the early going by a plancha dive by Hardy, and a second-rope Russian Leg Sweep by Helms. The latter retained control for much of the remainder of the bout, using a modified version of the Unprettier — with Hardy landing on his back rather than his stomach — three times, before Hardy repeated the trifecta, using his own Side Effect slam.
The finish came after Hardy missed a moonsault from the top, and Helms twice tried to put him away with the Shining Wizard. Unable to do so, he picked Hardy up from the canvas, whereupon he was caught with the Twist of Fate for the win.
Winner: Matt Hardy
Match rating: 8.0 / 10
Match #2 — Tag Team Championship: Paul London & Brian Kendrick ( c ) vs K.C James & Idol Stevens
After a segment in which William Regal promised King Booker that he would persuade Finlay not to commit treachery on him in the main event, it was time for the Tag Team Championship match. As such, my fears were allayed about having to follow the opener, but then now, who would be able to follow this?
This was another very good contest, made so in particular by the effort of Paul London, who took a horrible bump early in the bout, being pushed from the second turnbuckle by James and landing back-first on the mats at ringside. From there, the challengers worked on London's back, until Kendrick received the hot tag, and scored with an impressive spinning DDT / dropkick combination, taking out both of his opponents. When Michelle McCool saved her charge by pulling James' foot onto the bottom rope, Ashley — who had accompanied London & Kendrick to ringside — was incensed and the two engaged in a scuffle at ringside.
Back in the ring, Kendrick hit James with a shiranui (sometimes known as Sliced Bread), followed up by a shooting star press from London — springing off Kendrick's back — for the pinfall on James.
Winners: Paul London & Brian Kendrick
After a trailer for The Marine — which I quite objected to, since I didn't pay up for this pay-per-view to be hit with a two-minute advert — William Regal was backstage searching for Finlay. Instead, he found Vito, dress et al, working out with a skipping rope. This was a set up for the obvious thong gag, and Regal was so repulsed by what he saw that when he turned to leave, he ran straight into a condiments cart, and was covered in ketchup and mustard.
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Back at ringside, Teddy Long emerged and noted that the cake and oversized present in the ring was for The Miz, who was celebrating his birthday. Long said that Diva Search winner Layla — whom The Miz has been chasing recently — wanted to help him celebrate, and indeed she came out wearing next-to-nothing, giving Miz a little lap dance before blindfolding him. Out of the present box then came Smackdown writer Chris DeJoseph — who is the overweight male stripper who has been on TV several times — who similarly danced for Miz, as Layla stood back. Upon realising what had happened, The Miz couldn't leave ringside quick enough.
Match #3: MVP vs Mystery Opponent
With the big build-up that MVP (full name Montel Vontavious Porter) has received in the last few weeks, the fact that his mystery opponent was not Chris Benoit, or even Tatanka or Scotty 2 Hotty, was a real let-down. Instead, his adversary was Marty Garner, and this was a pay-per-view squash match. MVP won quickly with his version of Elix Skipper's Play of the Day.
Winner: MVP
Backstage, William Regal was coming out of the shower, cleaning up after his ketchup and mustard debacle. Horribly — and obviously, this wasn't planned — he hadn't quite arranged his towel properly, and we got to see more of Regal than anyone had intended. In any case — and we're back to what was scripted now — in his hurry to get away from Vito, Regal's towel dropped, exposing his back side to the camera, and everything else to those in front of him. Teddy Long then said that he wouldn't put up with such nonsense, and told Regal to be ready for a bout later on.
Match #4: Mr Kennedy vs The Undertaker
Despite his promo on this past week's Smackdown, in which he proclaimed he wasn't intimidated by The Undertaker, that was clearly not the case as Kennedy awaited his opponent's arrival to the ring.
The U.S champion, however, controlled the majority of this matchup, hitting Undertaker with a brutal Samoa Joe-style running facewash kick, and striking with a piledriver. When Undertaker sat up, he scored with a chokeslam, but Kennedy then took him face-first into an exposed top turnbuckle, before getting a near fall with a swanton bomb. Frustrated at failing to get the pinfall, Kennedy went to ringside and brought the U.S title belt into the ring, but it was taken from him by Undertaker, who was disqualified for striking it against his opponent's head. He then used the Tombstone on both Kennedy and referee Robinson.
This was a poor finish to a rather poor bout. It isn't often that an Undertaker match fails to keep the attention of the crowd, but in the long time that Kennedy held the offensive upper hand, the crowd were noticeably unconvinced by him.
Winner: Mr Kennedy (via disqualification)
Match #5 — Falls Count Anywhere: Rey Mysterio vs Chavo Guerrero Jr.
This was a very odd match, in that whilst it was Falls Count Anywhere with no disqualifications, it was much more of a kick/punch brawl than I would ever have anticipated from these two. Unfortunately, that also meant that this was a notch down from my expectations.
In between the fists and feet, Mysterio did manage to strike with a couple of nice 'ranas, one on the stage area, and one on the concrete between the stands and the ringside area. Guerrero, for his part, threw Mysterio into the barricade several times, and also struck with a vicious clothesline. At one of the entrances to the arena, Mysterio delivered a 619 using the railings of a staircase, before hitting a crossbody from the top of the same railing for the 1-2-3.
Winner: Rey Mysterio
Match #6 — William Regal vs Mystery Opponent
Regal made his way to the ring with no idea who his opponent would be, but to the absolute delight of the audience — and me, at home — Chris Benoit emerged for what was the most brutal WWE bout in recent memory.
Benoit looked fresh after his near-five-month layoff, and was typically aggressive in this contest, rocking Regal with his patented chops, as well as a sickening headbutt which cut Regal open hardway. After an attempt at a German suplex from the apron to the floor, Regal reversed and drove his opponent's head into the apron with a DDT. He then utilised a surfboard/dragon sleeper combination, before attempting to apply the Regal Stretch.
The Edmonton native soon hit the comeback trail, however, and tried to apply the Crippler Crossface, forcing Regal to reach for the ropes. Benoit then struck with a Dragon suplex, and eventually did apply the Crossface for the submission victory.
This was a tremendously stiff match that harked back to the psychology of 1970s British wrestling, and was the match of the night.
Winner: Chris Benoit
Match #7 — World Heavyweight Championship: King Booker ( c ) vs Bobby Lashley vs Finlay vs Batista
After a backstage segment in which King Booker and Regal traded blows after The King labelled the Englishman as "useless", it was time for the evening's main event.
Booker and Finlay initially began working together, double-teaming both Lashley and Batista, but Finlay soon turned on the monarch with a stiff clothesline. Later, with Batista and Booker outside the ring, Lashley set himself up for the spear on Finlay, only for Finlay's minature sidekick to strike with a low-blow. In the referee's haste to see who had struck Lashley, he missed Finlay then connecting with the shillelagh.
After Batista struck Booker with a Jackhammer, Batista and Lashley squared off, with the latter hitting a spinebuster and a belly-to-belly suplex, before clotheslining the former champion over the top rope.
Booker then returned to action, hitting the Book End on Lashley, but Batista then found the energy to re-enter the ring, hitting spinebusters on all three opponents. After hitting the Batista Bomb on Finlay, Lashley flew at Batista with a thundering spear, allowing Booker to make the cover on Finlay, and retain the title.
Winner: King Booker
Overall, No Mercy was a very good pay-per-view, brought down by the time-wasting Miz skit, and the MVP squash match. But these failings were more than made up for by three excellent bouts in Hardy vs Helms, Kendrick & London vs Stevens & James, and Regal vs Benoit.
The main event was better than perhaps expected, but still, it couldn't hold a candle to the earlier bouts, and I maintain that the card would have been better served to cut the Miz and MVP nonsense, retaining the original singles matches on top.
Let's hope that the buyrate was worth the change…
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Brian Elliott is British journalist covering pro wrestling, fight sports, and soccer. He is the sports editor for Burn magazine, and can be visited online at http://spaces.msn.com/brianelliott.
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Brian Elliott is a freelance writer, specializing in soccer, Mixed Martial Arts, and professional wrestling based in Northern Ireland. He has written for the Associated Press, the Canadian Press, Sports Illustrated, and many others. In October 2010, he took over as editor of Fighting Spirit Magazine.


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It is April already, and just like that the first quarter of the year is over.
March was set to be my travel free month and just as planned I did not go anywhere outside Lagos.
February 18 and 19, I visited Abeokuta and Ile-Ife with my friend Sandra.
The trip was originally planned for an Australian who supposed to be visiting Nigeria for a conference. Visa arrived pretty late and it did not make sense for him and his colleagues to spend over 24 hours travelling only to come spend 3 days in Nigeria, I buzzed Sandra to come along for the trip because I knew she always wanted to visit Olumo Rock.
I told her to pack for a sleepover since I wasn't sure we would make it back to Lagos that same day. The plan was initially Abeokuta, Ibadan and Ile-Ife, we wasted so much time in Abeokuta so we decided to end up in Ile-Ife that same day.
Since our final destination for the night was not Ile-ife, we didn't book any accommodation. We were already running thin on cash and decided that we will use an ATM when we get to Ibadan. There was no bank around the park we were dropped and since it was late already (we got to Ibadan around 7PM), we decided to head to Ile-Ife with our last cash.
Let's just say we almost entered one chance.
We got to Ile-Ife around 8PM, and it is a sleepy town.
No cash, no pre-booked hotel and no food.
All the banks were all one street and imagine moving from bank to bank and ATM is not working.
Then there is this long queue in front of the only functional bank ATM.
It was not even a funny something.
At last, we finally got cash and rushed inside the Mr Biggs right next to the bank.
That was our only meal for the day.
After the meal came the struggle to search for an hotel to spend the night.
We checked out some hotels on Jumia Travel and Hotel NG, the one we settled for was nothing to write home about. I called it a "beer parlor which had rooms for those who forgot to check their wristwatches and found out by midnight that they were not at home". Also the pictures on the website was totally different from what we saw, both Jumia and Hotel NG had the same wrong pictures.
We found our way back to one of the hotels we saw on our way into Ile-Ife for the night. I got palm-wine at the hotel bar, I was too exhausted and went to bed shortly after.
The next morning we decided to explore Ile-ife, our first stop was the Ori Olokun, which we walked to from the hotel. Next was the palace of the Ooni also know as "Ile Oodua". Right across the palace is the statue of Oduduwa. Right down the corner is the Moremi Statue and we took a bike to the Opa Oranmiyan location.
It was a pretty interesting weekend and I was glad I went on the trip.
Also it had been a while Sandra and I went on a trip alone.
The Easter holiday is here and I am so excited.
I am off to Togo again with my friend Tayo and 3 new friends.
Wishing you all an Eggciting Easter celebration.


As someone who assesses cultural trends, demographics, and global movements, it is not easy being a visionary and trainer. One of the hardest aspects for "early adopters" is translating what you see coming and getting others to invest in that vision. For the most part, only a small percentage of people are early adopters of vision and even a smaller part are vision casters.
It's amazing how we view the works of Schaeffer, Wagner, or McGavran with deep regard, yet when they were writing, not many evangelicals paid attention to them. So, this leads us into what is happening with global movements, urban areas, and immigration.
If you're a church planter or pastor and haven't heard the term diaspora, you will. If you want to know what is coming to urban churches then studying diaspora movements (and immigration) is essential. One of the major shifts in global population is the flowing dispersion of immigrant people groups. God is sovereignly moving people around the globe like never before.
If we couple that with the influx of hipster urbanites, gentrification, and urban renewal, it's a massive powder keg awaiting implosion with inner city churches—they are not prepared for what is coming. The reality—these churches will die out. With the movement of refugees—either fleeing persecution, or temporary visa status—for work—refugees are coming to cities all over the world.
Western churches in urban areas will be forced to reach people of ethnicity—not that urban churches haven't always tried this—but cities will be more ethnically and culturally diverse than ever. We should know that immigration to the United States is the only cause for population growth. Where do the immigrants go? Cities.
Without immigrants (legal), the United States would not be growing in population, but plateauing or even declining. Just to clarify, if you're linking immigration with the Hispanic culture, let me help you. Currently, Germany and Ireland are the top two countries with diaspora peoples coming to the U.S.—Mexico is third, but only by a small portion of one percent, compared to the United Kingdom (4th).
How Does This Change Urban Evangelicalism?
Immigration and diaspora models play a huge role with engaging urban areas with the Great Commission (Matt 28:18–20); as well as, the combined hipster, gentrification, and urban renewal (for taxation). I've heard it said, "We need to stop mega-churches from "gobbling" up old city churches for satellite campuses because they know nothing about the people in the city, plus there are extant churches available, which can do a better job.
Supposedly, the theory goes, there should not be mega-churches, or any Anglo church planters in urban areas because they are outsiders, do not understand the culture, and cannot engage the people. Another argument is Anglo church planters cannot reach African Americans, the prominent majority of urban population (I'll refute this in a moment), and cause their churches to dwindle in attendance. The argument suggests that church planters and mega-churches should solely invest in small "indigenous" churches, working with and beside them. While I would have agreed with this model ten years ago (and to some extent do)—it's as archaic as the tape cassette—well, maybe the CD.
Within the next five to ten years, domestic churches and church planters will be forced to reach across the cultural lines of socio-economic barriers, engage ethnic diversity evangelistically with E–2 to E–3 evangelism, and evaluate demographic and ethnic data. If a church doesn't know who is in its neighborhood, it cannot reach it.
Take a look at any recent urban demographic data and compare it to fifteen years ago. Census reports won't show the true picture, as many of the people groups living within a city either fail to report their true identity or will not report at all (mainly because of privacy, legal issues, or fear). Think about the major influx of Islam in just fifteen years and how many mosques are now within your city.
Earlier I stated that I would refute why African American churches should be the only churches to plant churches or do Great Commission work in urban areas. Why not? It makes sense, right? The reason is because the advice is antiquated. It's a tape cassette. While I devoutly pray that brothers and sisters in Christ (and all people) would no longer view skin color, that we would invest in urban African American projects, events, and churches, and have more African American church planters, dialogue, and such—the fact is—immigration is a game-changer! African American culture will be melded into the many ethnic cultures already here and arriving. To reach an entire city it is going to take a concerted effort of all peoples.
Most cities, like Richmond, Virginia (a smaller scaled city) are becoming more and more ethnically diverse: Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern, and European. To think that things are going to stay the same, especially in light of gentrification (even though I disagree with it, doesn't mean it's not happening), are antiquated and ignorant. Urban churches wishing to survive must engage foreign people groups. They're here and more are coming.
First, we have the ability to know, study, engage, meet, and communicate with every people group within our cities. I personally know that major missionary organizations are working side-by-side in mapping the nations within cities. This information is available and can assist churches and church planters in engaging urban areas with the gospel. Here's a good resource from Keelan Cook.
Second, the nationalities sometimes have unreached people groups (UPGs) among them. We've seen this here in Richmond. Many of the refugees will one day desire to go back home—what better way to engage missions than to have UPGs return to "go and make disciples" in their own homeland.
Lastly, churches should be working together, collaboratively, as kingdom workers to reach every city with the gospel. However, this is going to take a multi-pronged approach. Existing mega-churches should find ways to purchase dying empty church sarcophaguses—keeping these "kingdom properties." Targeting areas of resurgent growth and ethnically diversified areas with house churches works well, as a church planting movements may manifest. Strengthening and revitalizing churches, which can be saved, and ones within lower socio-economic areas are a must. Some of these areas may need food dispensaries, job creating, and addictions help—to break chains of poverty. As well, traditional style church planting (having a sending church) and more innovative church planting techniques (parachuting) must be implemented. We're all on the same team—let's reach our cities and the peoples of the world.
I find this look toward the future exciting. Perhaps Christ's church here in America will finally begin to be as multi-ethnic as our country is. I long for the day that our individual churches can not be easily grouped or named by race or economic status.


For my first foray into recipe videoing I decided to keep the process simple with a pasta dish and also have something to eat for dinner tonight that all the family can enjoy!
Vegetarian One Pan Pasta is so very easy to put together, the recipe on the video doesn't list the garlic and herbs I threw into the pan but it was my first ever video production and I wanted to keep it under one minute long. Lots to learn, more techniques, etc, but I really enjoyed the whole process from start to finish and am already planning the next one to film.
There is no set recipe here, add as many different vegetables and pasta in varying amounts to suit the number of people being served. Just make sure all the vegetables are thinly sliced to help speed up the cooking time and add plenty of stock as the pasta will absorb most of it, I used 1 litre and that was just about right. We served this dish finished with grated cheese liberally thrown over, just delicious!
The dish will comfortably feed 4 large portions and is ready in under 20 minutes. It would also be ideal to cook on a camping stove, I cooked mine on an induction cooker to show the process on the video as it was cooking.
This was a great meal for Miss ND too, full of vegetables with Black-eyed beans for the protein element. She loved it. result!
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Family of Simon Alva Craigo
SIMON ALVA CRAIGO (GEORGE MARTIN, WILLIAM H. CRAGO, GEORGE) was born 06 July 1890 in Center Point, Putnam Co, WV, and died 02 September 1964 in South Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. He married VAUGHN (VONNIE) BLAKE 25 December 1910 in Paradise, Putnam County, W.Va., daughter of CURTIS BLAKE. She was born 24 December 1892 in Paradise, Putnam County, W.Va, and died 17 February 1983 in Kenna, Jackson County, W.Va..
Children of SIMON CRAIGO and VAUGHN BLAKE are:
i. CRYSTAL EDITH CRAIGO, b. 22 June 1913, Manila Creek, Putnam County, W.Va.; d. 13 August 1983, Scott Depot, Putnam County, W.Va..
ii. ELIZABETH SHIRLEY CRAIGO, b. 31 May 1915, Manila Creek, Putnam County, W.Va.; d. 07 January 1969, Kanawha County, W.Va.; m. JERRY LONARD GIBSON, 24 April 1937, Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va.; b. 10 July 1912, Manilla Creek, Putnam County, W.Va..
iii. MARTIN BURDETT CRAIGO, b. 27 September 1921 in Manila Creek, Putnam County, W.Va.; d. 06 February 2006 in Poca, Putnam County, W.Va. m. (1) HANEY F. ADKINS, 02 December 1944, Bancroft, Putnam County, W.Va.; b. 1920, Wayne County, W.Va.; d. 18 October 1997; m. (2) MARCELLA GIBSON, 03 July 1998, Bancroft, Putnam County, W.Va..
iv. MAXINE GAY CRAIGO, b. 25 June 1923, Manila Creek, Putnam County, W.Va.; d. 27 March 1991, Poca, Putnam County, W.Va.; m. (1) LORRINE "BABE" ORD; b. 06 April 1919, Point Pleasant, W.Va.; d. 15 November 1966, Nitro, Kanawha County, W.Va.; m. (2) CURTIS WINTER; b. Putnam Co, W.Va..
v. RUTH ALMA CRAIGO, b. 10 June 1926; d. 29 August 1926.
vi. GUSTA LILLIAN CRAIGO, b. 26 August 1927 d. 09 July 2005 m. (1) SAM EGGLETON, 21 June 1947; m. (2) JOHN CRISLER, 29 June 1963.
vii. LAURA ANNETTA CRAIGO, b. Private m. (1) JOE E. NELSON, 05 July 1947; d. 20 May 1974, Kanawha County, W.Va.; m. (2) BOBBY FOLDEN, 01 September 1978.
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View Cemetery Marker for Simon A Craigo on the West Virginia Cemetery Preservation Association Website.
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Notes for SIMON ALVA CRAIGO:
He was also a long time minister in the Church of God Mission
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Burial: Haven of Rest Memorial Gardens - Red House, Putnam County, W.Va.
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Burial: Tyler Mountain Memorial Gardens, Tyler Mt., W.Va.
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Burial: Parkins Cemetery - Putnam County, W.Va
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The Importance of Regular Realistic Fire and Abandon Ship Drills on Passenger Ships
March 27, 2014 by Officer of the Watch Leave a Comment
Preliminary results from the Harmonized Verification Programme (HAVEP) on passenger ships, carried out between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2013 in the Paris MoU region highlight the importance of regular realistic fire and abandon ship drills on passenger ships.
Two passenger ships were detained over the 12 month period as a direct result of the HAVEP for deficiencies related to operation control and emergency preparedness. Whilst the results of the HAVEP indicate reasonable overall compliance with SOLAS requirements for passenger ships, both from an operational point of view and hardware, it should be noted that in 19 out of 232 inspections (8.19%) a deficiency was recorded against a fire drill and in 20 inspections (8.62%) a deficiency was recorded against an abandon ship drill.
The objective of the HAVEP was to obtain a view of emergency preparedness on passenger ships following the Costa Concordia incident in January 2012.
"The two main areas of concern on a passenger ship are fire and flooding and if the situation escalates out of control the ship must be able to be safely abandoned. The results of the HAVEP indicate that masters and operators must pay attention to carrying out regular realistic fire and abandon ship drills, says Patrick Dolby, head of the Inspection Operations Branch of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCGA) and leader of the Paris MoU Task Force with regard to the HAVEP.
The HAVEP questionnaire was completed during 232 inspections on 225 individual ships. A total of 130 HAVEP-related deficiencies were recorded and 2 ships were detained as a direct result of the HAVEP. Analysis of the recorded deficiencies shows that most deficiencies relate to abandon ship drills (8.62%), conducting fire drills (8.19%), closing devices/watertight doors (7.76%) and SAR co-operation plan for passenger ships (7.76%). Other deficiencies relate to the fire control plan (5.17%), evaluation of crew performance (training fire drills) (4.74%) and the muster list (4.31%).
Most inspections were carried out on ships under the flags of Bahamas with 67 inspections, Malta with 40 inspections and Turkey with 24 inspections. The flags with HAVEP-topic related detentions were Bahamas (1 detention) and Malta (1 detention). The detailed results of the campaign will be further analysed and findings will be presented to the 47th meeting of the Port State Control Committee in May 2014, after which the report will be submitted to the International Maritime Organization.
Source: Paris MoU
Filed Under: OOW FOCUS Tagged With: Abandon Ship Drills, fire safety, HAVEP, HSSQE, Paris MoU, passenger ship
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Other attractions in Oneonta include the Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society Sanctuary. Located in historic Oneonta, this sanctuary is a prime location for bird watching. In addition to bird watching, visitors can see exotic reptiles and tropical birds.
Located in Otsego County, Oneonta is a small city that offers visitors a unique mix of culture and natural environments. Visitors will enjoy the ambiance of a small town, while experiencing exciting activities, dining, and shopping.
The Swart-Wilcox House is the oldest house in Oneonta. It was built by a Revolutionary War soldier, Lawrence Swart. Only two families lived in the house for over 200 years, but it has been restored and is now a museum. It reflects the town's agricultural, railroad, educational, and historical experiences.
Swart-Wilcox House is the historical focal point of Oneonta. The museum displays artifacts and historical photographs from the local area. In summer, it is open to the public for guided tours, and organized events. You can also visit the Bear Pond Winery, situated near the lush woods and grassy field.
If you are interested in the arts, the town offers a variety of recreational activities. The Oneonta World of Learning is a great place to take kids. Here, children can participate in hands-on activities and learn problem-solving techniques. Another great place to visit is the Green Toad Bookstore. It is located on Main Street. It is home to numerous fascinating articles and has an excellent staff that will answer all your questions.
Another unique place to shop is the Marketplace on Chestnut Street. There, you can find over 100 antique dealers. Oneonta also hosts a farmers market from May to October.
A.J. Science Discovery Center
If you're looking for a family-friendly day out in Oneonta, New York, A.J. Science Discovery Center should be at the top of your list. This educational facility is part of SUNY Oneonta and features simple science experiments focusing on physics. Children of all ages will enjoy learning more about these topics.
The Science Discovery Center was founded by Dr. John Read, a physics professor at SUNY Oneonta from 1957 to 1985. He also served as the department's chair from 1983 to 1984 and as director until his retirement in 2005. The science center is located inside the Physical Science Building on campus and has more than 80 interactive science demonstrations for kids.
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society sanctuary is one of the best places to see hawks in the state. Visitors can also enjoy nature at the Joseph l. Popp, Jr. Butterfly Conservatory, which houses tropical birds and reptiles. Oneonta is a great place for the entire family to enjoy!
For adults, there's also the Foothills Performing Arts Center, which hosts concerts, comedy shows, and other performances. This is an excellent venue for live opera, musical performances, and comedy shows. You can also enjoy some of the town's nightlife at the B Side Club. There's live music every Tuesday and a monthly open mic for writers and musicians.
The City of Oneonta is an old-fashioned town located north of Long Island. It is home to the famous Baseball Hall of Fame and a number of colleges. This quaint town is also full of small treasures. If you're looking for a family vacation or weekend getaway, Oneonta is the perfect destination.
The Yager Museum is another interesting place to visit in Oneonta, New York. It houses several artistic works, including Renaissance Art and Contemporary Art. It also contains an ethnographical and archaeological collection. Several artifacts from local and Native Americans are on display at the museum.
A.J. Read Science Discovery Center is free to visit and has hands-on exhibits for families. The Center has regular family-friendly sessions and cornhole tournaments, and offers a wide variety of educational programs. It is also open to feedback, so be sure to leave some comments!
National Soccer Hall of Fame
If you are a fan of the game, you can visit the National Soccer Hall of Fame in Oneonta. This museum, founded in 1993, is one of the first in the United States. It has an excellent exhibit hall and a permanent display of trophies. There are also a number of interactive exhibits for visitors to enjoy.
The Hall of Fame has five new inductees, including Brad Friedel, the hall's former official historian. Other inductees include Bob Contiguglia, Tiffeny Milbrett, and Don Garber, who was deferred from the 2016 class. The Hall of Fame's website has a map and phone number for the location.
The museum features more than 400 prized artifacts from the sport's history. Some are permanent, such as FIFA Women's World Cup trophies. However, many exhibits are changing and topical. Visitors can even create their own team by following the instructions of US Soccer legends.
In 1950, the Philadelphia Old-timers Association established the National Soccer Hall of Fame, which was later officially recognized by the U.S. Soccer Federation. Since its founding, the Hall of Fame has been a place for soccer enthusiasts to gather and enjoy soccer history. In 1983, the Hall of Fame was recognized by the U.S. Soccer Federation and opened to the public. In 2011, it was closed, but reopened in Frisco, Texas. The new Hall of Fame attracts approximately 17,000 visitors a year.
Wright National Soccer Campus was formerly the National Soccer Hall of Fame and Museum in Oneonta, New York. This facility has hosted various events, including Hall of Fame Induction matches, NCAA Division I Tournament games, U.S. Olympic soccer teams, and the NYS Public High School Championships. It features four professionally maintained 120 X 75-yard natural grass playing fields, handicap-accessible restrooms, food concessions, and ample parking near the fields.


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al-Ghuwaifat () ist eine kleine Ortschaft im äußersten Westen des Emirates Abu Dhabi. Der Ort bildet einen Grenzübergang zu Saudi-Arabien auf der Transitstraße nach Katar.

Ghuwaifat gehört zum Stadtgebiet von Sila, das im Westen bis zur Grenze mit Saudi-Arabien reicht.

Eine Röntgeneinrichtung, die einen kompletten LKW auf einmal durchleuchtet, wurde vor einigen Jahren dort installiert. Abu Dhabi Airport Duty Free hat 2004 ebenfalls einen kleinen Laden eröffnet. 2007 passierten 2.900.000 Menschen bei Ghuwaifat die Grenze.

Einzelnachweise

Ort in den Vereinigten Arabischen Emiraten
Geographie (Abu Dhabi, Emirat)

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Compromise deal to create new division that will oversee news broadcasts on Channel 1 and Israel Radio.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached a deal with Finance Minister Moshe Kahlon Thursday that puts an end to a political crisis that threatened to see the government dissolved over a new public broadcaster, senior sources say. According to the deal, the broadcaster's news division will be dismantled.
Earlier this month the prime minister announced he was rethinking a compromise to allow Kan, the new public broadcaster to launch, but only following enactment of new legislation giving the government more influence over the new authority.
Netanyahu had threatened to dissolve the Knesset if Kahlon doesn't agree to pass the legislation, which would also ensure political control over all broadcast media outlets in the country. Netanyahu and Kahlon had met five times over the past week in bid to end the crisis.
According to the sources, the two agreed that a new division will be created to oversee news broadcasts on Channel 1 and Israel Radio and will not be controlled by the heads of the new broadcasting corporation.
Kahlon confirmed that an agreement had officially been reached in a press conference on Thursday, where workers of the broadcasting corporation affected by the deal protested.
"From the moment I took up my role I have been standing guard over democracy, over the Supreme Court and over the responsibility of public funds" Kahlon said.
"The struggle over the last few days was a struggle over principles, not ego. I am happy to announce the agreement that we managed to reach an agreement with the prime minister. The agreement guarantees freedom of press, freedom of speech and adheres to the budget. In the framework of agreement there will be no political interference," Kahlon continued.
The finance minister added that "there were those were interested in worsening the crisis – this might be good for politicians, but not for the economy or for citizens. The country needs stability in order to continue to be productive for its citizens. We have many challenges ahead; we need to deal with them for the betterment of the people."
According to coalition chairman David Bitan, Netanyahu and Kahlon had reconciled their positions and new elections won't take place.
Final discussions between the two sides lasted into the night on Wednesday with the participation of Attorney General Avichai Mendelblit. Mendelblit was asked to give his opinions on the compromises being offered after he had rejected multiple solutions that involved the consolidation of the Broadcasting Authority and the new Broadcasting Corporation.
Prior to Thursday, legal approval was one of the main roadblocks preventing Netanyahu and Kahlon from reaching a conclusion acceptable to both sides.


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The Gardner Museum Art Theft Netflix 1990 Series Features Set And Actors From The Berkshire Theater Group | Local news
PITTSFIELD – "! SOMEONE IS IN THE DUTCH BEDROOM. INQUIRY IMMEDIATELY !!. "
A matrix printer spat out the silent alarm repeatedly in the wee hours of March 18, 1990. The alarm went unanswered. The biggest art theft in US history was taking place; Security guards were handcuffed and tied with duct tape in the basement of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.
The robbery would have lasted 81 minutes; 13 works of art worth $ 500 million were taken. Among the stolen items were "Christ in the Storm on the Sea of Galilee", the only known seascape painted by Rembrandt, and "The Concert", one of Johannes Vermeer's 36 paintings.
Art has never been recovered. Top FBI suspects George Reissfelder and Lenny DiMuzio both died within a year of the robbery. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum continues to offer a $ 10 million reward for information leading to the return of items.
The art theft, the resulting investigation, as well as the network of theories regarding the location of the artwork and possible links to Whitey Bulger, the Boston Mafia and the IRA are at the center of 'a new four-part Netflix docusery, "This is Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist," which hits the streaming service on April 7.
"I think everyone in Massachusetts knows there was a theft, but not exactly what happened," director Colin Barnicle said in a phone interview with The Eagle. "I always thought it was a 'Thomas Crown Affair' type heist."
The real crime docuseries are a first for Barnicle and his brother, Nick Barnicle, who is one of the show's producers. Their production company, Barnicle Brothers Inc., is best known for its sports and music documentaries, including Emmy Award-winning Billy Joel: New York State of Mind.
"It was a slow process," said Colin Barnicle. "Songs were shot as early as 2016. It took five or six years to get to that point."
After years of research, court visits, stalking former Gardner Museum employees, and interviewing, production was ready to begin its final filming phase in early 2020. As COVID-19 began to spread across the world, it became imperative that the production find places to film its evocations (reconstructions).
"We were four years in the production before shooting these scenes; apart from what we needed to shoot in Boston, we needed a controllable area to shoot. There aren't many places like that in the northeast, "he said.
Barnicle turned to associate producer Alex Hill for help. Hill, in turn, contacted his mother, Kate Maguire, artistic director and CEO of the Berkshire Theater Group.
"This series wouldn't have happened without the help of the Berkshire Theater Group," Barnicle said. "They took the ball and ran with it. Every evocation that didn't take place at the Gardner Museum was filmed in the Berkshires on the Berkshire Theater Group campus. Their team built all the sets, making sure the actual proportions were correct. They provided the wardrobe, the lighting, the cast for the lead roles and even the additional roles.
The Netflix docuseries, "This is a Robbery," filmed scenes at various locations around the Berkshires, including locations inside and behind the Colonial Theater in Pittsfield. Other locations included the Berkshire Museum and the Unicorn Theater.
Photo courtesy of Barnicle Brothers Inc.
Filming in the Berkshires took place in mid-February 2020, just weeks before Governor Charlie Baker shut down most of Massachusetts due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Working with the Barnicle brothers was a dream come true for the Berkshire Theater Group. We were able to use each of our campuses, build sets, provide technical support, bring in local actors and work with a really creative and professional team led by director Colin Barnicle, "Maguire said in an email.
Actor Chris Vecchia, who has worked with BTG for the past decade and last appeared in "A Christmas Carol" in 2019 portrayed Reissfelder, one of the two men, according to the FBI, was able to enter. in the Gardner Museum pretending to be police officers. The other thief, DiMuzo, was played by BTG actor Joshua Bishoff.
"At the Unicorn Theater, the whole stage has been turned into an office. Standing on stage, you always had that theatrical vibe. It's amazing how different he is through the eye of the camera. It looked like an entirely different scene, "Vecchia said, adding that another scene had been turned into Reissfelder's apartment, where he allegedly hung one of Manet's stolen paintings on his wall.
Vecchia also spent time filming in the basement of the Colonial Theater, where BTG actor Brandon Lee, as security guard Rick Abath, was handcuffed and tied with duct tape.
"Rick is the guy who went down in history as the man who let the thieves in. It's a weird series of weird decisions, at least for Rick – assuming he's not involved – who led to him being tied up in the basement, "said Lee, who appeared on" Godspell "last summer. "I spent most of my day in handcuffs and duct tape. They used double sided tape so that they could stick it around my head and not stick it to my wig or my face. Because of the duct tape, I could only see with the lower third of my field of vision in a dark, handcuffed basement. It was definitely one of the strangest days of working as an actor. "
Vecchia also spent time filming in Boston; filming outside the Gardner Museum and driving through the streets of Boston.
"When we were in Boston the street we were turning on was closed. I was playing a thief disguised as a Boston police officer, so I had a uniform," he said. "During a break, I was standing at the end of the street, when a policeman approached the traffic light on the corner. He looked at me and gave me a professional nod. That's how good this production was. professional; everything I wore right down to the hat and badge was so authentic that a real police officer thought I was an officer on the set.
Associate producer Alex Hill adjusts the focus of a camera on the set of "This is A Robbery". Brandon Lee (seated) plays Rick Abath, the Guardian on Duty on the Night of Art Theft. Also pictured (second from right) Shawn Ryder, grip, and Jeff Siegel, producer, who plays the role of police officer.
The time spent filming in the Berkshires – around 20 setups – allowed the docuseries to complete filming before parts of the country found themselves in a pandemic-induced lockdown, Barnicle said.
So what can viewers expect from the docuseries?
"We have decided to keep it simple and enjoyable for everyone, especially those who hear about this crime for the first time. We wanted to give an accurate overview of the crime scene and what was going on there, "Barnicle said.
Because of that goal, he said about 90 percent of the searches done do not appear in the series.
"We had four episodes to work on. We needed a beginning, a middle and an end for an unsolved and untried case without a written record, "Barnicle said. "Everyone has a theory as to what happened."
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Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan Annotated Bibliography & Selected Collectible Books
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. South Moon Under. Charles Scribners Sons, New York (1933). First printing 2945 copies; second printing was 44,000 copies while the third printing was 10,600 copies
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Golden Apples. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1935).
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Yearling. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1938). dust jacket Decorated by Edward Shenton; edited by Max Perkins
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Yearling. Charles Scribners Sons, New York (1939). 14 full page color plates by Wyeth; 770 copies printed.
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Yearling. Charles Scribner's Sons (1940). 12 color illustrations by N.C. Wyeth
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. When the Whippoorwill. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1940). Contents: A Crop of Beans; Benny and the Bird Dogs; Jacob's Ladder; The Pardon; Varmints; The Enemy; Gal Young Un; Alligators; A Plumb Clare Conscience; A Mother in Mannville; Cocks Must Crow
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Cross Creek Cookery. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1942). Illustrated by Edward Shenton; cover illustration by Robert Camp, Jr
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Yearling. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York (1945). N. C. Wyeth (Illustrator)
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Yearling. Modern Library, New York (1946).
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Jacob's Ladder. University of Miami Press, Coral Gables, Florida (1950). Illustrated by Jessie Ayers.
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. Sojourner. Charles Scribner's Sons (1953). 600 copies.
Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan. The Secret River. Scribner's, New York (1955). 18,000 copies printed; There is an explanatory introduction by Julia Scribner Bigham; illustrations by Leonard Weisgard


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By Salam Toronto News Service Ontario October 11, 2012
Ontario Strengthening Protections for Animals
Ontario is proposing legislative amendments to improve care for marine mammals at aquariums and zoos and strengthen animal welfare enforcement.
Recent reports on the care and treatment of marine mammals have raised concerns over the welfare of these species. The McGuinty Government takes these concerns seriously, that's why it is launching a three-point plan that will:
•Propose legislative amendments to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Act to improve provincewide enforcement of animal protection measures in the Act. They would also strengthen the governance of the OSPCA.
•Create new regulations to further protect marine mammals in captivity.
•Explore options for the licensing of zoos and aquariums.
Ontario will continue to work with the OSPCA and other animal welfare partners to fulfill these commitments.
The government is also releasing the Animal Welfare Task Force's report. The task force was established in response to the OSPCA-commissioned Meek-Lesage Review into animal sheltering in Ontario.
•There are over 60 zoos in Ontario, which is more than the number of all other provinces combined.
•The Animal Welfare Task Force is made up of government ministries and stakeholders with connections to animal shelters, including the OSPCA.
•The task force concluded animals are well served by Ontario's animal shelters but has recommended improvements in public health, the operation of shelters, and animal worker health and safety.


Changes in your diet can manage and prevent painful flare-ups of GERD symptoms.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is commonly known as heartburn. GERD symptoms include a sharp, burning feeling in your chest that occurs when acidic contents of the stomach reflux (flow backward) into the esophagus. This happens when the lower esophageal sphincter (the valve separating the lower end of the esophagus from the stomach) becomes weak or defective and does not properly close. The acid touching the esophageal lining causes the sharp, burning sensation of heartburn.
Persistent heartburn is the main symptom of GERD. If heartburn occurs more than twice a week, GERD is the most likely reason. Other GERD symptoms include chest pain, trouble swallowing, or difficulty keeping food down after meals.
Some people can taste the acidic fluid in the back of the mouth, which has a metallic taste or causes bad breath. GERD can also cause a sore throat, a dry cough, or hoarseness. Some experts believe that GERD may be a cause of sinusitis (inflamed or infected sinuses) and dental erosions.
It has long been believed that certain foods can weaken the lower esophageal sphincter and trigger GERD symptoms. These include chocolate, peppermint, fatty foods, caffeine, and alcohol. Some research has found that these foods lower the pressure in the esophageal sphincter. However, they do not appear to have a direct effect on curbing GERD symptoms.
Fried, fatty foods aren't helping your GERD symptoms.
A trial-and-error approach can often identify problems foods. Notice when symptoms arise and what types of food you have just eaten. Reducing or eliminating those foods or drinks can help keep your GERD away or reduced the severity of symptoms. Also, small, frequent meals often are better for your GERD than larger, less-frequent ones.
Antacids: They contain calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide, and magnesium hydroxide, all of which neutralize acid. They start working rapidly but last only about two hours or less. You can take them after a meal while you have symptoms.
H2 Blockers: These over-the-counter drugs decrease the production of stomach acid and can prevent heartburn for up to eight hours. These drugs need to be taken before symptoms begin because they take 30 minutes to two hours to take effect.
Proton Pump Inhibitors: PPIs block an enzyme that is necessary for acid secretion. However, PPIs may decrease the absorption of calcium in some people, and can affect bone density in older adults who use high doses for long periods of time.
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MST3K of Leo the Half-Angel...
Okay, this is a MST of Kyle Nuttal's character Leo from . Now, the funny thing is Kyle considers himself a great writer... but I'll let you guys make the call... This was MSTed by Me (in blue), Darlos (in Red), and the editing comments are made by Horus (in purple).
NAME: LEO
LIFE STATUS: IMMORTAL
PLAYER NAME: KYLE NUTTALL
AFFILATION: GOOD, ALLY TO EARTHREALM
WEIGHT: NINE STONE
Darlos: Nine stone? Brimstone? Kidney Stone?
Jai'byrd: Or just plain stoned?
How many pounds are in a stone? Sub-note: he never did tell me what the FUCK a "stone" equals.
HAIR COLOUR: BLOND
AGE: 317 YEARS
RACE: HALF HUMAN & HALF ANGEL (Angelique)
For sake of argument we are calling his father one of the Angelique. A race of angelic beings that once resided in a forgotten realm. They have the third eye and all those same abilities… but as Leo is more powerful as a half-breed they are on the verge of extinction. Not that Leo knows this… as he has no knowledge of his kind. Like I said before, this is a matter of somatics. What Leo calls himself is important only to Leo. And having no other knowledge "Angel" suits him just fine.
FIGHTING STYLES: TAE KWON DO, KARATE, JUDO, MARTIAL ARTS AND VARIOUS OTHER KUNG FU STYLES. (I still don't know what he means by "various other styles"… which means I'm assuming Leo knows a move here and there. If he tries to make this more than it is he's going to get bitch-slapped! Well, he had a chance to be more specific. Heh heh heh)
PERSONAL DESCRIPTION: okay here is my character, his name is Leo.
He wears a white sparring suit, practices tae kwon do and various other styles. He enjoys a good fight. He has wings on his back, because he is half angel, and has blond hair down to his shoulder.
Jai'byrd: Only one? Either half his head's shaved or he's missing one side of his body…
Light skin with just a light tan. Dark brown eye's and six foot four.
His parents are a complete mystery and he has no known relatives. So when he fights he doesn't have anything to lose.
Darlos: Except his life.
He also he has a golden tiger amulet around his neck.
His whole life is a mystery and all he wanted in life is peace. He is unbeatable mentally but psychically he has a few flaws. He is strong and fast and with his wings he can swoop down silently to take out an enemy.
His only fear is a god like Raiden or Shao Kahn.
He has helped several Earthrealm fighters in the past and is willing to die to save Earthrealm, since that realm is his birthplace. All his life he has been perfecting his style of fighting to perfection…
Jai'byrd: So… is it perfectly perfect yet?
even though he stands no chance against fighters like the dragon king, Shao Kahn or Raiden.
His agility and knowledge is remarkable and has fought alongside sub zero, Kung Lao and other fighters in the past.
All he wants to fight for is to save his home.
Darlos: [As an Audience] Awww………
(So I guess "when he fights" he DOES have something to lose. Meh, Kyle is just another kid. But I am not opposed to giving him a chance.)
Where did the golden tiger amulet come from? Does he know?
Okay… he is strong and fast. How strong? How fast? And just so you know… he can't also be super tough as well (if you want him to lift like 20 tons and fly at 200+ kph). It's just a rule I have. Super strong and fast I can tolerate. But not all three.
Oh, and is he unbeatable mentally? I am a bit confused by your wording.
(Leo only has super speed on his side. he is not super tough.
Darlos: But he is super absorbent!
Jai'byrd: [singing] Who lives in a pineapple under the sea?
He can only withstand a certain amount of pain. But he has his third eye and wings if he ever needs them in a fight.
What I meant by unbeatable mentally is that you can't distract him from a fight. And playing head games doesn't work either, you know trying to trick him and fool him into making a mistake. Nothing like that will work because he has trained his mind. (Um, okay. I hate to tell him that if HE is going to fall into a metal trap so is Leo… but I guess it's better for the kid to learn that lesson through experience.)
And the tiger amulet was with him when he was found by the monks, given to Leo by his mother just before he was abandoned. So it has no mystical powers. It is of sentimental value only. As it is his only connection with his real parents. In other words it is his only connection with his past and he keeps it on him as a reminder of his his mum and dad.)
Okay… so here's my take on his history…
He has NEVER explored other realms. He has spent his whole life training in solitude and fighting alongside the defenders of Earthrealm when lord Raiden summoned him. Of course this did not include the original Kung Lao… long dead by the birth of Leo.
His father and human mother were killed by the diabolic Hand ninja. This information was uncovered in the last few 30 years. And it has become a lifelong obsession to find their secret temple and destroy the source of their dark power.
Recently Leo has been sensing a great disturbance in the natural world. Also of note is the fact that lord Raiden has not been by to say hi in more than 10 years… which would be odd for the thunder God as he has NEVER left Leo alone for that long.
The monks that once cared for Leo are long gone BUT a Shinto Temple in a secluded Japanese mountain retreat still recognize him and treat him as a powerful spirit of light. Leo goes to these monks to see if they might know anything about what has happened to Raiden but finds that most of them have been assassinated. The few survivors tell him that they were attacked by ninja wielding horrible powers of black magic (the Hand strikes again) and that they came looking for one of their allies named Kai. Kai had only recently left the temple for the United States to meet up with the last Champion of Mortal Kombat… Liu Kang. If Leo seeks answers he must go there.
Of course Leo has never met Liu so instead he goes to the distant monastery in Tibet where he believes the modern Kung Lao must be staying. There as well he finds the signs of an attack by the Hand. But the warrior-monk remains with the Buddhist disciples of the monastery, successfully fighting off the demon-ninja and protecting many of the monks. Kung Lao tells Leo that Liu is at the OIA (Outworld Investigation Agency) headquarters somewhere in the southwestern US… but he is not sure where that might be. But if there is anyplace the angel can go to find answers it is in LA. As long as Leo keeps his nature (wings, the third eye, etc.) a secret he should be able to find Liu Kang somehow.
And that is what I have so far. I'll get back to you after having talked with Jai'Byrd.
HISTORY: has had a history within other realms (Correction… no he hasn't.) and has lived most of his life in solitude to gain experience with several different fighting styles. His best one is tae kwon do fighting style and karate is his second best.
Darlos: Which one?
He is only half angel because of a freak accident
Both: [laughing their asses off]
Jai'byrd: What? Did the condom break or was the sex just super freaky?
(His birth?! Heh heh heh) which caused him to be only half. But that doesn't mean he is only half the their strength, it turned out that the combination of human and angel made him stronger than the average angel.
Whenever he is in the public he covers his wings with a large jacket to hide his wings,
Darlos: And then goes by the name Igor.
but whenever he fights he finds it easier to uncover them.
He is unbeatable mentally but not physically because he is good with kicks and throws. But he can be a bit off when it comes to combinations of both punches and kicks, so he finds it easier to do one at a time. So if he is going to do kicks he has to stick with them and then go onto the punches a few seconds later. If he tries both at the same time he has a good chance of getting tangled up due to his fast movements.
Darlos: So he's so fast he can't handle it?
Jai'byrd: [Trying to do a Dark Helmut voice] I see your Sworch is as big as mine, but can you handle it?
Darlos: [groans]
He has several special abilities including a third eye that is only visible when he is about to shoot a powerful laser out of it.
He is black belt with tae kwon do, karate and martial arts. (Which martial arts? Yeah, this is why I'm going to screw him over. I asked this question 3 times and got the same circular answer… and I'm not going to err on HIS benefit.) Green belt with Judo and a brown belt with his mantis, crane, and turtle style
Jai'byrd: Obviously he means Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle style.
kung fu.
His life status is immortal due to his angel half.
Jai'byrd: Our life status is annoyed due to Kyle's shitty grammar and piss poor excuses.
He originated from a realm where evil does not exist (I'm not buying this line of crap, but it don't matter to the story anyway… so it's a non-point.) and holds great power. but then Shao Kahn invaded the realm and Shao Kahn killed most of them. The surviving ones fled to several different realms and one of them came to earth and begun a life there. He was, in a way, lucky and unlucky because this angel is Leo's father (My, isn't this character important! His father was lucky BECAUSE he was Leo's father!! LOL Shit, here we go again Goddess! Heh heh heh) but he only managed to fit in because he had his wings cut off during a torture session with Shao Kahn.
The angel is not the type you would find in a bible. They were an entire species similar to humans only they had a few differences, wings and third eye and when they got angry their eyes flashed a red color, etc. (This is in direct response to me telling him that there was NO WAY I would allow him to be a Biblical Angel. Angels don't mate with humans in the Bible so I am never going to allow this form of abuse of something I take rather seriously. But I told him that if he wanted to CALL himself an Angel I would work with him to make a Realm species that was very Angelic- sans that kind of power and that particular religious origin which I would have to content with if I kept the Biblical connection. The Angelique was the result.)
Leo's father started a family and had a child. But the child had wings and that led to his father's death. (I wonder how and why this happened, but was past caring by this point.) Leo was abandoned when he was still a baby (Boy, mom was a REAL winner then!) and the monks took him in
Jai'byrd: Man, those monks must be everywhere!
and trained him in their ways. when Leo grew to a suitable age he left and continued his training on the road. Trying to learn more about the world and the people in it and to gain experience.
For the past several hundred years he has been training in seclusion where nobody will bother him, (So much for learning about people.) high up in the Japanese mountains where no mortal can reach.
Darlos: Except for the ones who lived there and built it.
In the mountain peaks he lives in a hidden temple where only those who can fly reach the temple.
Darlos: "Crouching Angel, Hidden Temple!"
Now he has come out of hiding to fight alongside Kung Lao and find his fathers murderer so that he can avenge his father death after all theses years.
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Every time I read this, I laugh about something else. I can only take it in small doses, as to not hurt myself, hehe.
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On July 13, 2018, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) released a circular announcing the 'Intellectual Property Talent Search Examination 2018'. Launched jointly by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASSOCHAM) and Ericsson, the talent search will reward high school students (Class 9-12) and undergraduate students who score well on the online examination.
The objective of this test is to spread awareness about IPR by sensitising the youth and fostering innovation amongst them. This is in furtherance of the objectives laid down in the National IPR Policy 2016, one of which is "IPR Awareness: Outreach and Promotion".
As part of this IP proselytizing mission, the government set up the Cell for IPR Promotion and Management (CIPAM). CIPAM has in the past conducted a number of awareness programmes in schools and industrial associations.
It is time that IPR is recognised and represented as a means of creation of wealth, but also a driver of socio-cultural progress and prosperity. Not just as a weapon to wield for owners, but also as a harbinger of open access to knowledge and educational resources. Alas, one can only hope!
Initiatives such as these are sure to kill creativity and collaboration. Musicians can say goodbye to jamming sessions and creativity bursts that come out of sharing. This initiative is an extremely short-sighted exercise to further only one thing – indoctrination of young minds into accepting the justification behind IP protection.


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Newly Discovered Gecko Instantly Sheds Its Skin to Escape From Predators
Feb 12, 2017 03:40pm EST
Clarisse Estrada
When faced with stressful situations, like being eaten alive by a vicious predator, our instincts would tell us to either fight or take flight. We can't help it, we're programmed with such kind of stress response. However, there's a third option that only this newly discovered gecko can pull off – shedding skin, or scales, rather.
Geckolepis megalepis is part of the genus Geckolepis, which is a species of gecko characterized by fish-like scales that tear apart easily so they can rapidly escape from predators. It can measure up to approximately 2.8 inches in length and has the largest scales of all the fish-scale geckos in the world.
Each scale makes up about eight percent of the Geckolepis megalepis' body.
Source: PeerJ
The research team wrote in their report published in PeerJ:
"Geckolepis megalepis is the first Geckolepis species to be described in 75 years (and it has been 123 years since the last currently recognised species was described)."
The elusiveness of this gecko species is partly because of the level of difficulty involved in catching it. You see, this gecko can shed its scales in a jiffy – and we mean faster than Lady Gaga in terms of costumes change. Its scales are attached loosely to its body along predefined patterns of "tear zones." And while other geckos can also shed their scales, the G. megalepis does it faster, thanks to its relatively large scales. The large body surface area covered by each scale and the considerable amount of friction that these scales would provide when it rubs on anything both contribute to such lightning-speed shedding.
And when the lizard does shed its scales, it ends up looking like an entirely different creature. Marck D. Scherz, a researcher from the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich in Germany, said:
"It looks like a fish until you grab it, and then it looks like a naked chicken breast."
So imagine, when a predator decides to munch on G. megalepis, it ends up chewing on a clump of scales while the sly gecko crawls away to safety, bare skin and all, but very much alive. Their scales come off so easily that scientists had to use cotton wool to touch them just so the scales won't be displaced.
G. megalepis looks like a raw chicken fillet once it sheds it scales.
Scherz added:
"You would think they are somehow protective, but really they are a decoy there for blocking the teeth or claws of whatever wants to eat them."
"They get stuck in those jaws or claws and allow the gecko to escape naked and alive."
As if rapid disrobing is not enough, this gecko regenerates its scales faster as compared to its gecko cousins. It only takes the G. megalepis a few weeks to grow its scales back. And despite the enormous amount of energy required to regrow these scales, it's still a better option than being eaten alive.
As Scherz put it:
"Whatever the cost of regenerating the scales, it cannot be as great as losing your life to a predator.
"So even when the cost could be enormous, it is worth it. That's an interesting evolutionary strategy."
We couldn't agree more.
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We asked experts how a 173,000-sq-ft arena would change Palm Springs' economy. Here's what they said.
One backer says benefit could be $100 million a year, not including construction costs. Studies of other venues are less rosy. Is Palm Springs unique?
We asked experts how a 173,000-sq-ft arena would change Palm Springs' economy. Here's what they said. One backer says benefit could be $100 million a year, not including construction costs. Studies of other venues are less rosy. Is Palm Springs unique? Check out this story on desertsun.com: https://www.desertsun.com/story/money/2019/07/12/agua-caliente-hockey-music-palm-springs-arena-economic-impact-businesses-hotels/1693798001/
Amy DiPierro, Palm Springs Desert Sun Published 3:13 p.m. PT July 12, 2019 | Updated 5:01 p.m. PT July 12, 2019
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians plans to build a 10,000 seat arena in downtown Palm Springs. Here is what residents have to say. Palm Springs Desert Sun
What happens to the economy when a big sports arena comes to town?
That's a question Coachella Valley residents have been asking since the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announced in June a plan to team up with Los Angeles-based Oak View Group to build a 10,000-seat arena complex in downtown Palm Springs.
To get answers, The Desert Sun queried a number of experts who study sports and entertainment facilities, as well as Tim Leiweke, the CEO of Oak View Group, about how they think the arena could impact local businesses. Together, they shared a mixed view:
The arena could bring $100 million to the Palm Springs economy each year, Leiweke said, not counting the local impact of construction.
But economic studies have found that building sports facilities has little to no positive relationship with economic growth and development. Economists said one factor to consider is whether the arena can attract visitors who wouldn't have spent money in Palm Springs otherwise.
Leiweke disputed the economists' claims and said the arena will lure new tourists from out of town.
Here's what else to consider.
The Palm Springs arena's backers aren't seeking subsidies
It's not uncommon for the backers of large stadium projects to promise cities a windfall.
Boosters often argue that new sports and entertainment venues inject new life into the local economy, attracting sports and music fans to spend money at nearby businesses, creating jobs and even leading to an increase in room sales at area hotels. Groups promoting mega-events like the World Cup promise to bring hundreds of millions, if not billions of dollars, to host cities.
Developers often have a strong motivation to trot out big dollar figures, which can bolster their arguments in favor of government subsidies for new venues.
But unlike other real estate developers in other cities, the Agua Caliente and Oak View Group aren't angling for public funding.
"This is an easy way to have a massive economic impact without taxpayer subsidies," Leiweke said.
But here are the projections so far
Leiweke did offer some rough estimations of how much money the arena would bring to Palm Springs.
Considering the cost to build the arena complex, he said, the construction project would conservatively have a more than $500 million impact on the local economy — a number that includes the effect of things like paying workers and buying materials.
Once the arena is in operation — it's projected to open in 2021 —he predicted that it would bring an additional $100 million to Palm Springs each year, as the complex spends money hiring vendors and as game-day visitors spend money buying food, going shopping and booking hotel rooms.
Counting the arena, a training center and, perhaps, the staff of a potential minor league NHL team, Leiweke estimated the whole complex would employ as many as 150 people full time, plus another 500 on a per-event basis as food vendors, security personnel and ticket takers.
Land for a new state-of-the-art privately financed sports and entertainment arena sits on Agua Caliente land near the intersection of Amado Road and Calle El Segundo in downtown Palm Springs, Calif. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. (Photo: Vickie Connor/The Desert Sun)
In a statement, Agua Caliente Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe described the arena project as "a win-win for the community."
"The arena will create new jobs for our local economy as well as attract visitors from around the world who will stay in hotels, dine at restaurants and engage in other tourism-related activities," he said. "We are already hearing from property owners in Palm Springs who are dreaming about their own future development ventures since learning about this project. This entertainment venue is a key element to the future vitality of the Greater Palm Springs area."
Who goes to the arena matters
John Siegfried, a Vanderbilt University economist, said the arena's impact on the local economy depends in part on who buys event tickets and how they would have spent that money otherwise.
Suppose a visitor to Palm Springs takes the money she typically spends on bars and restaurants in the city and instead spends it on a night at the arena. In that case, the arena isn't coaxing people who would have stayed at home to reach for their wallets, Siegfried said, it's merely taking customers away from existing businesses.
"If all the money coming in would otherwise be spent in Palm Springs," he said, "then there's no net benefit to Palm Springs."
However, if the visitor dips into the money she would have spent on a trip to Europe to come to the Palm Springs arena instead, then the arena has succeeded in bringing new spending to its hometown.
Tourists don't tend to flock to sporting events, economists say
"You're crazy if you think I'm flying to Palm Springs to see your minor league hockey team," Siegfried said. Except for the NFL, which has Sunday afternoon games that afford tourists enough time to get back home in time for work, he said, "sports teams don't draw that many people from out of town."
Similarly, Brad Humphreys, an economist at West Virginia University who has studied the impact of the Staples Center in Los Angeles on nearby hotels, found no evidence that sports facilities boost local hotels by attracting sports and music fans from other places.
In fact, Humphreys postulates that even if sporting events and live music attract some out-of-town visitors, those fans might crowd out other tourists, who would have booked hotel rooms near the arena if there wasn't an event at the arena during their stays.
For music fans, the picture is less clear
While economists have studied the economic impact of large sports venues, data about concert attendance has been harder to come by, said Victor Matheson, an economist at College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass.
As a result, academics are only now starting to study the economic impact of concerts. Matheson's best guess, though, is that most concertgoers are locals.
"Generally, most concerts are tours, which means Taylor Swift is going to 55 different cities across the country," he said, so there's no reason to fly across the country to see her play in Madison Square Garden.
Leiweke: Palm Springs is special
Leiweke said Palm Springs isn't like other cities.
"Nobody's flying in from San Francisco to go see a concert in Ontario, but Palm Springs is a different animal," he said.
Leiweke estimated that 10% to 20% of concert and sporting event attendees at the Palm Springs arena will be visitors from out of town, people who have come to the city to play golf, gamble at nearby casinos and relax at resorts. The idea is to capitalize on the same dynamic that attracts concertgoers to Las Vegas, he said.
Part of Leiweke's plan for success is luring visitors from the Pacific Northwest to the Palm Springs arena. Oak View Group and the Seattle-based NHL expansion franchise have submitted an application to have the Seattle team's AHL affiliate play in the Palm Springs venue. The application hasn't been approved yet.
Leiweke is confident that Seattle residents will follow the AHL affiliate, and the promise of warm weather and sunshine, to Palm Springs — no matter if economists say past evidence suggests that pattern would be unusual.
"It's easy for anyone to sit there and have an opinion like that," he said. "That's the difference between a guy who has to write a check and a guy who sits back on the sidelines."
The arena will impact infrastructure and services
Although the arena will be located on tribal land and be privately financed, "there's almost certainly going to be some infrastructure construction that the public is going to bear," Humphreys said, like the costs of running water and sewer lines to the stadium, as well as adding access roads, dealing with increased traffic and staffing up police on event days.
Opportunity costs should be considered as well, he said, since every cop working a hockey game is a cop that isn't investigating crimes or patrolling other parts of the city — unless more cops are added.
Agua Caliente Tribal Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe has said the tribe is "very mindful of how this (the arena) may impact ... the local police and fire," noting the tribe provides grant funding to public safety and law enforcement services. The tribe has donated to police and fire departments in Cathedral City, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, according to a list of charitable gifts listed on its website. The tribe operates casinos in Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage.
Don't forget intangible benefits
Economists concede that some benefits are harder to measure than others.
Perhaps a hometown arena with a hometown team will generate civic pride, giving locals something to talk about around the water cooler at work. And a 10,000-seat concert venue should be welcome news to music fans.
"I don't know whether these big acts are going to make you rich," Matheson said, "but they may make you happy."
Amy DiPierro is a reporter at The Desert Sun in Palm Springs. Reach her at amy.dipierro@desertsun.com or 760-218-2359. Follow her on Twitter @amydipierro.
Photos: Look at site where arena will be constructed in Palm Springs
A large parking lot will turned into a new privately financed sports and entertainment arena on Agua Caliente land in downtown Palm Springs, June 27, 2019. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun
Land for a new state-of-the-art privately financed sports and entertainment arena sits on Agua Caliente land in downtown Palm Springs, Calif. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Vickie Connor/The Desert Sun
Land for a new state-of-the-art privately financed sports and entertainment arena sits on Agua Caliente land near the intersection of Amado Road and Calle El Segundo in downtown Palm Springs, Calif. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Vickie Connor/The Desert Sun
A sign for Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians hangs from a light post in Palm Springs, Calif. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Vickie Connor/The Desert Sun
The site of a new privately financed sports and entertainment arena on Agua Caliente land in downtown Palm Springs, June 27, 2019. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun
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Who told you that you were the judge of someone else's worth? Who said your standards were worth being stood on?
You feel better about yourself now right? You think you are smart and you think that everybody is thinking what you are thinking.
What true underdog's got support? What true bully does it only for sport?
Mommy why is there so many mean people in the world? Don't they see that they are hurting each other?
I hate you I hate what you look like I hate who you are!
It's not right to bully!
Dark days being hurt feeling worthless, there she stays mute pushed around while no one cares.


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Out soon: 3rd drupa Global Trends Report 2016
Optimism for growth in 2016
Africa and Middle East especially optimistic
Digital growing but conventional processes still dominate
Web to print stalls
With just weeks to go before drupa 2016 opens, the results of the 3rd drupa Global Trends report have been published. The report finds that although recovery from the financial crisis in 2008 is incomplete and uneven, printers everywhere are increasingly optimistic about their prospects throughout 2016, despite tightening margins and falling prices. This is influencing their plans for investment in production equipment.
The three reports have drawn on a global panel of about 750 printers to survey the state of the printing industry and expectations about its future over the three years leading up to drupa 2016.
Sabine Geldermann, Director drupa, Messe Düsseldorf, said: "This year's drupa is a showcase for the latest developments in the global printing industry. By commissioning the series of drupa Global Trends reports, we are able to put these new developments into the context of the state of the industry as a whole. Anyone visiting drupa this year will find the reports make an invaluable backgrounder."
The research and writing of the reports were handled by Richard Gray and Neil Falconer of the specialist consultancy and market research company Print Future. "The previous report in 2015 was upbeat in general, globally," says Richard Gray. "In 2016 the picture is patchier, with some regions thriving, such as North America, others are struggling, including some of the developing regions. Similarly whilst packaging and functional markets are in general doing well, those in the commercial market are more challenged and those in the publishing market particularly so."
In each report the responses of printers have been gathered and averaged to produce a barometer of economic confidence. Some 37% of the global panel of printers described their current condition in 2015 as good, although a significant 12% said their condition was poor, giving a positive net balance of 25%. Looking ahead, printers were in general more positive with 50% expecting their economic condition to improve in 2016 compared with just 6% expecting it to deteriorate – a positive balance of 44%.
Taken by region, everywhere is more optimistic for 2016 than 2015, but the biggest increases in positive feelings are in Africa, Australia/Oceania, Middle East and Asia. Taken by sector, all the 2016 forecasts are more optimistic on balance, with commercial and functional (sometimes called industrial) printing showing the greatest increase compared to 2015.
Digital prospects
Looking at some 14 common print processes, the report found that, as might be expected, digital technologies are growing fastest (on average by 28% per annum), but that sheet fed offset lithography is also seeing significant growth, particularly in publishing (net positive growth of 7%) and packaging (+12%). Flexography is also doing very well in packaging (+18%), and gravure is also seeing a modest but definite growth (+3%) in this sector. Functional printing is a growth area for screen printing (+11%), though digital is very important here too.
While the bulk of turnover still comes from conventional print, there is a steady increase in the volume and value of digital print, with the exception of packaging where only 13% reported that it represents more than 25% of turnover, compared to 35% for commercial, 24% for publishing and 59% for functional. The ability of digital to print variable content is important, with 59% of functional printers and 35% of commercial printers reporting that more than 25% of their digital turnover was variable.
Web to print seems to have stalled, with only a percentage point of growth from 2014 (25% of printers had it) to 2015 (26%). Only North America as a region and Ffunctional print as a sector saw significant increases in volumes going through web to print.
Both printers and suppliers cited strong competition as the biggest constraint to growth, with lack of sales being almost as large a factor. When asked the reason, the largest factor (58%) was finding new customers, with finding good sales staff second at 35%. About 32% blamed lack of demand for conventional print, but only 10% said the same for digital.
Obtaining the full reports
The full report will be released in English in a few weeks; the Executive Summary will be available in seven languages (German, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Chinese) at www.drupa.com. The three annual drupa Global Trends reports are complemented two drupa Global Insights reports, which focus on technical trends and changes. The first of these, "The Impact of the Internet on Print - The digital flood," assessed the important and effect of new online media. The second report, "Touch the future – Applications that can create growth," was published in November 2015. All reports are available for download from the drupa website.


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THE latest equipment for oil stations is a rubber cap that fits over the gas tank and prevents gas from spilling onto the radiator hood of automobiles. The device, shown in photo below, eliminates gas stains from the surface of car hoods.
That's where the fuel tank filler is? damn, that's a weird, (and invonvenient) one!
Al: It was a gravity feed system so there was no need for a fuel pump. Offhand though, I think the Model A Ford was the only one that used it. At least in any kind of large scale production.
Fairly common at the time- Model A Fords were set up like this. The tank was positioned immediately behind and above the engine to allow the fuel to flow downward to the engine, thus saving the cost of a fuel pump.
I guess this was before the advent of funnel technology.
Why do you think that panel between the driver and engine compartment is called a "fire wall"?