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Five Developments from AVENGERS & X-MEN: AXIS #4 - Inversion
Last updated by Tony 'G-Man' Guerrero on Nov 10, 2014 22:30 PM
With the Inversion spell in affect, there are some big changes happening in the Marvel Universe.
Things are changing in the Marvel Universe. We've already seen Sam Wilson take over as Captain America and Thor has become unworthy (and someone else will be taking possession of Mjolnir). When Red Skull, with the power of Onslaught, gained the upper hand against the Avengers, Scarlet Witch and Doctor Doom attempted to use magic to stop him. As a result, the Inversion has affected villains and apparently heroes as well.
With AVENGERS & X-MEN: AXIS out last week and the next issue out this week, we decided to take a look at some of the big happenings in issue 4. There will obviously be spoilers below.
New Captain America Doesn't Answer to S.H.I.E.L.D.
Even though we haven't seen the first official issue of ALL-NEW CAPTAIN AMERICA with Sam Wilson as Captain America, Sam has been in action already. After the capture of Red Onslaught, Director Maria Hill and Nick Fury Jr decided they wanted to take possession of the Red Skull.
Things heated up pretty quickly between Nick Fury Jr and Sam when he made the point that he doesn't work for S.H.I.E.L.D.
What is S.H.I.E.L.D.'s current status these days? Did Sam just punch a government agent? Is this going to make things awkward between S.H.I.E.L.D. and the Avengers? We've been seeing how bad things are between S.H.I.E.L.D. and the X-Men in the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN. This doesn't seem like typical behavior for Sam and it's not really the sort of thing "Captain America" should do. This is going to lead to other problems.
Spider-Man is Aware Carnage is a "Hero"
I'll admit, this isn't the biggest development in the issue. If you read AXIS: CARNAGE, there was the question on our minds as to what Spider-Man would think? Spidey's often had a tough time being accepted as a hero since J. Jonah Jameson publicly labeled him a menace.
Imagine what was going on in Spider-Man's mind when he heard there was a hostage situation and Carnage was also on the scene. Will Carnage always be a hero now? Will Spider-Man get caught off guard at some point? His only thoughts now are whether or not this is a case of copyright infringement.
Iron Man is Ready to Change the World and Become SUPERIOR
Iron Man is also getting a new series this week. We often wonder how come the geniuses in comics don't use their intellect to try to better mankind? That is what Tony Stark is now going to do. He is going to release an Extremis App. What's crazy is during his speech, Tony claimed the app could turn people into their ideal self with no imperfections or worries about aging. Is it just me or does that sound like it might lead to some problems? Nothing is ever as good as something like this seems. And in a move similar to a certain band, the app is already on everyone's smart phones. Matt Murdock happened to be here as well. You can count on some conflict between them soon.
If this wasn't enough, something else also happened.
With just five words, things elevated to a new level of creepiness. This is not going to be good for Tony.
The X-Men Are Ready for War
We all know being a mutant pretty much sucks in the Marvel Universe. They've been persecuted, hunted, used, and abused. The Red Skull desecrated Charles Xavier's grave and body in order to take his brain to give him telepathy. Seeing Sentinels designed by Tony Stark, even if he didn't mean to unleash them or really have them built, was yet another strike against humans. The X-Men have had enough. They've decided to stop fighting against other mutants while humans pick them off. They are now ready to follow one rule...the rule of Survival of the Fittest.
Perhaps it's a good thing Professor X isn't alive to see it come to this.
The Avengers are Ready to Kill?
Despite their name, the Avengers don't really do a lot of avenging (I actually went into this a couple years ago HERE). Now it seems they're ready to permanently end a person in order to ensure no one else is harmed. Sam did mention that a "fog was lifted." Sounds like there's more than just a fog being lifted. This clearly isn't normal behavior.
As they made their way to kill the Red Skull, it was Jarvis and Hulk that tried to stop them. When they shoved Jarvis aside and then Hulk, this made him sad. It turned out Hulk had a Hulk inside him. Unleashing it means things are going to get even worse.
The Avengers were all set to kill and now this other Hulk, calling itself Kluh, is ready to kill innocents. Guess it's time to move out of the Marvel Universe.
As you can see, there's quite a bit going on in AXIS. This story arc is seeping into several corners of the Marvel Universe. We'll have to see how it all plays out in the characters' individual issues.
AVENGERS & X-MEN: AXIS #5 is out this week. You can check out the preview HERE.


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Flynn Bryant is the in house videographer for Biltwell Inc. He's also the son of Bill, co-owner of Biltwell Inc., and Carrie Bryant. If you've seen Biltwell's social media lately, you've noticed new videos going up about monthly. This is the end result of Flynn's relentless hustle videoing events like Born-Free and motorcycle rides curated by Biltwell staff. Flynn was determined to ride to and from the El Diablo Run and needed his own bike. So, 90 days before the EDR, Bill and Flynn began tearing down this Sporty, which took exactly 85 days to complete. Father and son wrenching side by side is what every Dad longs for. Flynn had less than five days to get acquainted with the bike and riding in a pack. Needless to say, coming from generations of riders, Flynn handled the whole EDR without any hassles. Speaking to him afterwards, you can tell this young man is hooked and will be enjoying the ride for a long time.
How did it feel building this bike with your Dad? I didn't know much about motorcycles or even Harleys in general when we started. So, it was really nice to have someone with a decent amount of experience helping me out and looking over my shoulder to make sure I was doing everything right. I think that the combination of his skills and my style is what makes us such a good bike-building team.
Did he make you build the bike or was he more hands on? We built the bike together. Every time we worked on the bike, both of us were there doing our part. He did most of the welding and I did most of the dirty work, like cleaning and painting the motor, or sanding the frame.
How long have you have you been on two wheels? I have been riding dirt bikes and BMX bikes since I was little and riding on the street since 2013.
How was riding to Mexico? Riding to Mexico was one of the best experiences of my life. There is no better feeling than building a bike with your dad and then riding it next to him through hundreds of miles of Mexican roads.
Would you do the EDR again? Hopefully, I will be building choppers and riding them places for the rest of my life.
I would like to thank Jay Cagney and Flynn for taking time out of the El Diablo Run to complete this photo shoot.
Such a clean chopper that is all business. Great to you all grown up and hitting the road with your pops, Flynn.
This isn't another story about another guy building another show bike for Born-free. This is a great write up about a father and son building a sweet chopper so they can ride into Mexico and ride and ride and ride. Great job Flynn and Bill. You to Lisa! This made my day, totally inspired.
Is there a build thread on Flynn's sportster? I dig the bike and the story.


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Dodging bullets in slow motion
Do n't Take the Blue Pill: Debunking The Matrix
Whether it 's dodging slugs in slow gesture, contending off hosts of unstoppable slayers, or subverting evil automaton masters, it 's all in a twenty-four hours 's work for The Matrix… every bit good as countless other scientific discipline fiction flicks. The Matrix took America by storm, rapidly turning a big cult following and act uponing action/science fiction crossing overs for old ages to come. The film besides had a surprising critical response, with an amazing 86 per centum blessing evaluation on Rotten Tomatoes, and eight point seven stars out of 10 on IMDB. Flaunting its intense battle stage dancing, first-class musical mark, and extended CGI [ 1 ] as the following large thing in movie, The Matrix was speedy to cement its topographic point in cinematic history. However, The Matrix was non by any criterions an original or alone movie. Pulling upon infinite plants of authoritative scientific discipline fiction and karate films, The Matrix merely presented them in a signifier ( a.k.a. Keanu Reeves ) more accepted by the general sing public. Without a uncertainty, The Matrix is an entertaining flick, but it is of import to understand one thing: The Matrix is an excessive cult movie that cloaks overused confederacy theories in a sea of generic kung-fu film cliches.
First, a brief sum-up of the movie is in order. The Matrix is a scientific discipline fiction flick set in a distant but non excessively distant hereafter, where all of humanity has been enslaved by animate machines. These machines have plugged world into a monolithic generator that converts bodily heat into electricity to fuel the machines. As all of humanity is being used like a dual A battery, they are plugged into a to the full working practical world. In this world world lives out their lives in a universe much like our ain, so taken in by the semblance that they have no thought they are being controlled. Bing true to life, if the human dies in the practical universe, their encephalon shuts down and their physical organic structure dies every bit good. The premiss behind the film is that some worlds have found a manner to "unplug" from this world and seek to contend back against their enslavers. Beyond that, some worlds are of course gifted with an ability to flex the physical Torahs of the practical world, in kernel interrupting the regulations of gravitation while "plugged in" . The machines are of class non taking this lying down. Quickly the machines develop their ain manner to battle these talented worlds, through a virus that takes over the heads of other worlds plugged in. Basically The Matrix is a narrative of seeking to liberate all world from their machine capturers and demo them the truth behind their lives. Not original, but interesting nonetheless.
It is of import to observe the well-done facets of The Matrix. After all, there are plentifulness of grounds why The Matrix deserves the critical blessing it has received. The music is unbelievable, with Don Davis [ 2 ] and Juno Reactor [ 3 ] bring forthing some of their best stuff for this film. Surely no 1 who has seen this film will bury the intense combination of dark orchestral disagreement and trenchant heavy metal. This is one of the few alone features of this film, and greatly improved the film as a whole by supplying an aesthetic ambiance that complimented the plot line and action. Something about the music merely felt right within The Matrix ; it absolutely blended with the atmosphere of the whole film. Unlike the authoritative Star Wars or Lord of the Rings soundtracks, Don Davis and Juno Reactor work together to bridge both classical and modern music into a truly daring public presentation.
Aside from the music, the battle scenes are highly good designed and exhaustively exciting to watch. Choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping [ 4 ] , they incorporate slow gesture sequences, three hundred and 60 grade camera shootings, big Numberss of battlers, and extended wire use. Much like a concert dance or dance, the battle scenes flow together and blend into the film really good. It does non experience like mere contending for the interest of action, as in most modern action flicks, but alternatively the contending drives the secret plan along. A film where the action pushes the secret plan instead than keep it back is a reviewing alteration in Hollywood. One feature of the action sequences in the Matrix that has surely drawn attending is the unusual camera techniques used. The usage of slow-mo and freeze frames physiques tenseness and exhilaration in the battle, as opposed to the ordinary gunplay or street bashs. While such techniques were non pioneered by The Matrix, they surely were used to their full potency and successfully elevated The Matrix to a new degree of film.
Beyond the first-class music and stage dancing, the CGI is perfectly mind-bending. Some of the best CGI work in old ages, The Matrix successfully creates a universe aspired to in many old movies that merely lacked the budget for the sense of pragmatism that The Matrix pulls off. Unlike earlier scientific discipline fiction, the CGI is so well-created that the spectator about believes what they are seeing is a existent revelatory universe, non a truly expensive set. In scientific discipline fiction it is ever of import to keep a sense of credibility amidst the sense of admiration to maintain the audience involved. The Matrix wholeheartedly succeeds in this. There is no statement that due to these facets, The Matrix is a really gratifying film.
However, you must weigh the pros against the cons. The amusement derived from a film in no manner relates to the film 's cinematic value ( e.g. the full Friday The thirteenth series [ 5 ] ) . A film 's cinematic worth is derived from its originality and impact. Many subsequent movies, such as X-Men or Daredevil, were really influenced by the cinematic manner and contending sequences of The Matrix, but there is a important figure of beginnings that The Matrix "borrowed" its thoughts from. In the featurette 'Making the Matrix ' , manager Joel Silver himself refers to the scientific discipline fiction Zanzibar copal authoritative Ghost in the Shell [ 6 ] as a major influence, stating "We want to make that for real" [ 7 ] . In a sense The Matrix is nil without its influences. Without the film Ghost in the Shell there may ne'er hold been this film. But that is non the lone beginning behind The Matrix.
The Matrix draws from many movie and telecasting beginnings. The 'Matrix ' itself is precisely the same as a machine by the same name from the telecasting series Doctor Who [ 8 ] . In fact, the 'Matrix ' from Doctor Who is a monolithic computing machine system whose users plug in through a head connexion and enter a practical world where they can withstand natural philosophies, but if they die in the game they die in existent life. Sounds familiar, right? Aside from the aforesaid Ghost In The Shell, The Matrix was majorly influenced by the dark scientific discipline fiction authoritative Dark City [ 9 ] , even recycling some of the film sets. There is besides a big influence from Hong Kong film. Most of the battle stage dancing was mostly homage to the likes of John Woo [ 10 ] and Ringo Lam [ 11 ] . But there is non merely a cinematic influence, there is besides a heavy literary influence.
On a philosophical note, many critics relate the cardinal construct of The Matrix to Plato 's Allegory of the Cave. To sum up, Plato describes captives chained to a wall, whose world is determined by the shadows created by the fire. Merely when they manage to acquire free can they see what is truly world, unlike what they have come to believe. This is the cardinal construct of the film, but it is besides generic plenty to number for most action/science fiction films. In add-on to Plato, critics relate The Matrix to plants of Philip K. Dicks, William Gibson, and other hacker [ 12 ] classics. Many of the cardinal constructs behind the matrix such as enslaving the human race by machines, populating within a practical universe, or one adult male seeking to salvage the universe from itself are commonplace within scientific discipline fiction literature. There is surely a wide base of literature that influenced this film.
Furthermore, in contrast to popular belief, the usage of slow gesture, or 'bullet clip ' , was non alone or created by The Matrix. Slow gesture shootings were foremost used in the 1954 authoritative Seven Samurai [ 13 ] . Granted, the engineering 50 old ages ago was nil like what is present today, but it is the idea that counts and the construct that affairs. Equally good as slow gesture, the three hundred and 60 grade shooting used multiple times in The Matrix was created by Eadweard J. Muybridge [ 14 ] in the late 1800 's. Again, while being nil like the camera rig used for this film, Muybridge pioneered the art of utilizing multiple cameras to capture motion from all sides. The Matrix has really few original constructs or technique, but as antecedently stated, it does present old thoughts in a format more accepted by the sing populace.
In decision, there is no statement that The Matrix is a really entertaining movie. It 's a colourful, fast-paced bang sit that draws the audience in and leaves them on the border of their seats. The Matrix is merriment, satisfying, and perfectly intriguing to the common spectator. More experient viewing audiences may glower at the cliches and overused constructs, but even they can non deny that it is interesting and good done. The music, combat, and CGI are extraordinary, the playing is nice, the costumes and sets are intricate and 'cool ' , and it does n't ache to hold a star-studded dramatis personae. In fact, the more knowing spectator may even see The Matrix as the ultimate court to the likes of John Woo, Phillip K. Dick, and Eadweard Muybridge. While most Americans can non state that they have seen movies like Ghost in the Shell or Seven Samurai, how many Americans can state that they have n't seen The Matrix? The constructs and techniques pioneered in those old movies were brought to the populace 's attending via The Matrix, and is n't imitation the sincerest signifier of flattery? I give this film a solid three and a half out of five stars evaluation, and while I would urge this movie, it is of import to give recognition where recognition is due and respect the beginnings that built The Matrix. After all, even the most complex computing machine is built upon the engineering and constituents of its precursors. Without the older theoretical accounts, we would ne'er hold the new.
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Don Davis writes and produces music for characteristic movies, including The Matrix, Star Trek: The Following Generation, Behind Enemy Lines, House on Haunted Hill
Juno Reactor is a musical group that fuses electronic and orchestral music whose vocals are normally used in characteristic movies, including The Matrix, Mortal Kombat, Lost in Space, Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Yuen Wo Ping choreographs battle scenes for characteristic movies, including The Matrix, Kill Bill, Fearless, Unleashed
This writer has within the last hebdomad watched all 10 films in this series, and can personally state that while they are entertaining, there is no cinematic value.
Ghost In The Shell is a Nipponese movie/manga/video game series about a futuristic hacker universe.
This is a quotation mark from the featurette 'Making the Matrix ' from The Matrix DVD
The 'Matrix ' computing machine was used in the 'Doctor Who ' Serial The Deadly Assassin
Dark City is a 1998 scientific discipline fiction movie refering foreigners experimenting on the human race, fiddling with memories, and seeking to find what being human truly means.
John Wu is a Hong Kong Director, celebrated for big choreographed battle scenes, 'Mexican draws ' , and usage of slow gesture
Ringo Lam is besides a Hong Kong manager, known for gritty and dark action thrillers
Cyber Punk is a subgenre of scientific discipline fiction that focuses on both extremely advanced engineering and quickly deteriorating society.
Seven Samurai is a Nipponese movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, one of the few Nipponese movies to do Sight & A ; Sounds ' top 10s film lists 3 times, said to be the most influential Nipponese movie of all clip
English Photographer, 1830-1904, pioneered the usage of multiple cameras to capture gesture
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It's been just over two years since I took this shot. And in two years, I bet there is half a dozen new, or semi-finished, buildings that would be in this shot if I took it from the exact same place today.
Bahrain's skyline a mashup of skyscrapers in all kinds of shapes, minarets, half-finished buildings, and small apartment blocks. There are so many half-finished buildings. In fact, the three in the far left of this shot still aren't finished. They weren't finished when I first started visited Bahrain back in 2013!
Thinking back to that first time I came to Bahrain, did I expect Manama to have this skyline? You know, I don't think I had any expectations whatsoever. But I certainly didn't imagine this city to have a twirly drill-bit shaped building or one with propellers in the middle of it.
That's probably a good way to sum up my experience of living in Bahrain, so far. No expectations and full of surprises—both good and bad.


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Zimbabwe's opposition claims victory, but slow official returns fuel worries of ballot rigging
ANGUS SHAW
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - Zimbabwe's opposition claimed victory Monday in the elections, while a slow trickle in official results raised fears that supporters of longtime President Robert Mugabe were rigging the count.
Mugabe has been accused of stealing previous elections, but that was before Zimbabwe's once thriving farm economy nearly collapsed and before leading members of the ruling party openly defied him.
Independent observers said trends supported the main opposition party's contention that it was leading in the presidential race, but the monitors said the edge would not be enough to avoid a runoff.
"We have won an election. Mugabe's victory is not possible given the true facts," Tendai Biti, secretary-general of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change, told reporters.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission offered no results in the presidential race. And the body took 15 hours to release results from just 66 parliamentary seats out of the 128 contested.
The Movement for Democratic Change, led by labor leader Morgan Tsvangirai, won 36 of the races announced, while Mugabe's ruling party got 30. Five seats went to a breakaway faction of Tsvangirai's party.
Many people worried the slow pace of reporting tallies from Saturday's vote was to allow time to fix the results in the president's favor. Some raised the possibility it was possible the delay was a way to let authorities prepare for a revolutionary transition in power in this bitterly divided country.
Tsvangirai's party said he was leading the presidential race with 60 percent of votes, based on unofficial counts reported from 128 of the country's 210 parliamentary districts. It gave Mugabe 30 percent of votes and the rest to Simba Makoni, a former Mugabe loyalist.
Tsvangirai lost narrowly in the 2002 election according to official results, but observers charged that election was rigged.
The opposition party also claimed it had an overwhelming lead for 96 of the 128 up for grabs.
If such margins held, it would be a crushing blow for Mugabe, who headed the guerrilla movement that fought a seven-year bush war to end white-minority rule and bring democracy to Zimbabwe in 1980.
Mugabe was hailed then for his policies of racial reconciliation and development that brought education and health to millions denied those services before. Zimbabwe's economy thrived on exports of food, minerals and tobacco.
The unraveling began when Mugabe ordered the often-violent seizures of white-owned commercial farms, ostensibly to return them to the landless black majority. Instead, Mugabe replaced a white elite with a black one, giving the farms to relatives, friends and cronies who allowed farm fields to be taken over by weeds.
Today, a third of the estimated 12 million Zimbabweans depend on imported food handouts, and another third have fled as economic and political refugees. Unemployment runs at 80 percent. Life expectancy has fallen from 60 to 35 years. Food, medicine, water, electricity and fuel are chronically short.
John Makumbe, a political scientist at the University of Zimbabwe, said the ruined economy had been Mugabe's downfall: "All other indications are the voting reflected Mugabe's massive loss of support because of the economy."
In a statement Monday, the Zimbabwe Election Support Network said that according to its sample of polling stations across the country, Tsvangirai had just over 49 percent of the vote. A presidential candidate needs at least 50 percent plus one vote to avoid a runoff.
Mugabe was projected to come in second with about 42 percent, and Makoni trailed at about 8 percent.
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network, which groups 38 civic organizations, said it based its projections on tallies reported at a representative, random sample of 435 polling stations in Zimbabwe's 10 provinces. It said its figures were reviewed by an independent statistician.
The U.S. and the European Union called for faster reporting of official results to ease tension and guard against fraud. Western nations have pushed for reforms in Zimbabwe, and Mugabe sought to blame the country's problems on the West, especially Britain, the former colonial ruler.
In a joint statement late Monday, the foreign ministers of Britain and six other European nations noted the reports that the opposition was leading.
"We look forward to working with democratically elected Zimbabwean authorities, who will be expected to improve human rights and the rule of law for the good of the Zimbabwean people," the statement said.
Zimbabwe's economy is in dramatically worse shape than during past elections, driving other changes in the political landscape. Makoni's candidacy, which drew open support during the campaign from other leaders in the ruling party, brought splits among the elite into the open.
Pressure from Zimbabwe's neighbors also has stepped up. The vote results being reported by the opposition came from tallies posted on the doors of the 9,000 polling stations as part of an agreement among the parties negotiated by South African President Thabo Mbeki.
"One of the most important changes in this election was the posting of vote counts at individual polling stations," the independent monitoring group said.
Still, Mugabe has powerful backers who have benefited from his rule.
While younger army officers are reported to be losing patience with Mugabe, security chiefs said before the election that they would not accept an opposition victory.
Tendai Biti, secretary-general of Tsvangirai's party, worried that people might be "seduced into violence," which could create an excuse for a military crackdown.
"Zimbabweans are not a violent people and we hope people are not provoked into violence if official results differ from those posted at polling stations," he said.
Military officers and ruling party leaders receive mining concessions, construction contracts and preferential licenses to run transport companies and other businesses.
Authorized ruling party officials buy local currency from the government at the official rate of 30,000 to the U.S. dollar and then sell it on the black market at far better rates.
The favored also can buy state-subsidized gasoline. They have water tanks and generators to keep them comfortable as services crumble. While the poor line up in hopes of finding a loaf of bread they can afford, the rich shop at a well-stocked supermarket near Mugabe's Chinese-built, pagoda-like mansion in Harare's Borrowdale suburb.


Window shopping just got a new meaning with the latest technology implemented by Adidas. A six-week pilot is taking place at the Adidas NEO Label in Nuremberg, Germany, in which the storefront window was replaced with a fully functioning virtual store with life-size products.
According to an article on gigaom.com, the touchscreen window allows shoppers to explore, play with and drag life-size products they are considering for purchase directly into their smartphones. Users visit a URL via their smartphone and enter a one-time PIN and are then interlinked in real-time with a shopping bag on the window. The merchandise selected and placed in the shopping bag on the screen immediately appears on the users' smartphone.
Shoppers can share their purchases through social media or email and save products for a later purchase. Before leaving the window, shoppers can touch hotspots on the screen to interact with the digital mannequin, making the person engage with the products or make playful actions and movements, according to the article.


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However, I got "invalid entity reference" exception error at fm=1.
I already using xdmp:unquote.
Anybody know how to solve it.
Thank you.

A: XQuery uses XML entity syntax in strings and nodes, so & is an invalid entity reference. You can use ampersands in your XQuery code by replacing & with &.
Note: in XQuery and XML, you additionally have to escape > (>) and < (<).

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We moved into our home in West London about 7 years ago, after doing quite a big renovation job which took around 13 months. We carried out a rear extension, a loft conversion, moved bathrooms and internal walls, so you could say we gutted the house and started again. Fortunately we didn't have to live through any of the work, as the girls were very young at the time and were lucky enough to move in once everything was finished. However, after 13 months of renovations, there was not very much left in the pot for furniture to fill the rooms, so we ended up making a few rash decisions based on time and budget. For our open plan kitchen space we bought two black leather Le Corbusier sofas and a Barcelona chair from an antiques shop in Chiswick. The kitchen had a contemporary feel to it, so we thought that these design classics would work well in the space, but I am not sure I ever really loved them. I think when you have small children and pets, you have to think about the practicality of large pieces of furniture and they seemed like sensible purchases at the time. We had two young daughters and then a new born Charlie joined our clan. Cue milk bottle spillages, newborn spit up, two naughty kittens and the general grubbiness that goes hand in hand with small children and remarkably they were still in excellent condition when I decided to sell them a few months ago, so perhaps they served their purpose well?
The only 'before' pic I could find, so excuse the mess!
After seven years and with our children out of the 'small' phase, I felt it was time for a change and a refresh in the kitchen. To get the ball rolling, I listed the sofas on Ebay and then enlisted the help of my friend, Clare Nash, an Interior Designer, to guide me in the right direction and help me make important decisions. I am the sort of person that turns to Pinterest for inspiration then falls in love with every single 'look' I see. I dither and get sidetracked and end up driving my poor husband crazy while he's trying to watch something on Netflix in the evening. 'Don't you love this look?', as I shove the I-pad under his nose. He usually gives me half a smile and a roll of the eyes. Let's just say I get these 'interiors bees' in my bonnet quite often! However with Clare's help, I would save all the hours of trawling that I didn't have and avoid simply recreating a look I'd seen on Pinterest, which would lack originality and the individual flair that I feel every home should have. I do think it's wonderful to take inspiration from Instagram and Pinterest, but it's also very easy to get swept up in recreating a 'look' and end up with a homogenised and slightly impersonal 'showhome' that lacks personality and has no stories to tell. The homes that I love and really speak to me are the ones that have a collection of beautiful pieces that are individual to the owner and a reflection of who they are as people.
I wanted to soften the space and create a more comfortable seating area. Somewhere the children and I could flop/do homework/fold the washing/watch tv after school. We do have a separate 'snug' where we watch TV as a family, but I thought it would be nice to have somewhere that we could do this in the kitchen as it is such a lovely, light room and it wasn't being fully utilised. To begin, Clare asked me to create a Pinterest board with some looks that I liked and she would do the same. When we met, I was delighted to see that we had pinned EXACTLY the same picture for the overall look of the new space. Clare really knows her stuff when it comes to creating beautiful interiors, so this little affirmation meant a great deal to me.
I sold our old sofas and chair on Ebay, and once they'd been collected, we were left with a very large space which soon became a gymnastics/disco/scooting zone. Clare warned me that we would very quickly get used to all the space, so the priority was to choose and order the new sofa. We had narrowed down the choices and decided to opt for a large L-shaped sofa. Clare recommended that we go for something big to add impact to the room and assured me that the dimensions we were working with were absolutely fine. Initially I thought that velvet would be the best fabric to choose as Sammy (our Siamese cat) didn't like putting his claws in velvet. We have velvet sofas in our snug and he has never touched them, but he has completely shredded other pieces of furniture with a linen/cotton texture, so I was very nervous about going for something that wasn't leather or velvet. Once again, Clare stopped my dithering and gave me the confidence to make a decision that would usually give me several sleepless nights. 'Velvet isn't right' was all I needed to hear from Clare.
There were so many places to look for sofas and it can be easy to get lost in choice, so I swiftly focussed my search to one company that I had heard really good things about. For us, Love Your Home seemed to offer the best choice in terms of designs, fabrics and value for money and I loved the idea of getting our sofa from a company where the service was so personal and tailored to our needs. From the initial browse of the website to taking delivery of our sofa, it was such a positive experience. After looking at their beautiful sofas online, we decided to visit their showroom en famille one Sunday to make our final decisions. The Barn is situated in the most beautiful setting in Godalming Surrey, and is about an hour's drive from where we live in London so we decided to make a day of it and went for lunch at the 'Stag on the River' afterwards, which I would definitely recommend if you have time.
A family visit to the Barn!
The showroom itself is in a beautiful barn and is so warm and inviting. You feel 'at home' the minute you walk in and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Love Your Home is a fairly new company, set up in 2016 by Leigh and Abi whose combined experience in furniture and design make them a dream team. Leigh used to run a big furniture design company and Abi was the style editor at Elle Decoration so they know how to produce well made pieces of furniture that look beautiful. I walked around the show room and fell in love with almost every piece I saw.
Children and pets welcome in the Barn too!
With the colour choice narrowed down to pink, the team at Love your Home had sent over all the different pink swatches for me to choose from. That bit wasn't easy! They have some incredible stain resistant fabrics which are perfect for families with children and/or pets. But in the end it came down to finding the perfect shade of pink and the fabric we chose came from Romo Fabrics. All I can say is thank goodness for Clare. As a 'pink' fan, I loved every single swatch they sent over and really needed her help with this decision. She has an amazing ability to focus on the overall vision and make the right decisions.
I should mention that if I hadn't been able to find the perfect fabric from the samples they had sent, they were also happy to use a fabric that I had sourced myself. In fact, almost anything can be changed to suit your needs. Whether it's shaving 10 centimetres off the width or changing the height of the legs on the sofa, they will do it.
The Earl Grey Chaise Longue in Black Velvet – in love!
The sofa we chose was the Jake – Modern Sofa with Chaise.
I was so impressed with the whole experience which was so personal and efficient and I would heartily recommend Love your Home if you are looking for a new sofa. I fell in love with their beds when I was at the showroom, and when, and if, the time comes to replace our bed, that's where we will be heading.
I am a bit cushion obsessed, and have spent way more hours than I should admit to looking at cushions recently. Clare was so helpful on the subject of cushions. She recommended that I didn't 'overcushion' and that I shouldn't overthink them in terms of colour co-ordination. Anyway, it isn't something I want to rush, so the cushions are a work in progress. But there are a few places worth mentioning to look for beautiful cushions.
The kitchen is tiled, so Clare suggested that we get a large rug to soften and help with zoning the different spaces. Sticking with our palette of soft pinks, natural textures and lots of greenery, we bought this jute rug from Design Vintage. I had always thought that jute rugs were rough and scratchy underfoot, but this one is so soft. It's also been brilliant on a practical level. I was sweeping and mopping the grey tiles almost every day and having the rug there means that I don't need to do it as often.
I had been so worried about Sammy scratching the sofa, but I hadn't given a moment's thought to the rug. For the first three nights after it arrived, I would wake up each morning to find that he had pulled through yet another loop whilst scratching in the night. It was, of course, Sammy's idea of heaven. I'd bought him a giant scratch mat! I hopped onto Amazon and ordered him a scratch post which sits in the corner next to the rug. Every time he went to scratch the rug, I would pick him up take him to the scratch post and he caught on pretty quickly. He hasn't touched the sofa or the rug since. Clever boy!
One of the things I found really helpful was to keep a little mood board with purchases I had made and things I still want to get. We are very much in the 'saving phase' at the moment. Next on my list is a standing lamp and a small yellow lamp for the occasional table- I have my eye on some beautiful ones from Pooky Designs.
Even though it isn't completely finished, every time I walk into the kitchen I feel happy. At the risk of sounding cheesy, the space feels so full of 'life' and colour and it's much cosier than before. I also cannot recommend Clare enough if you are thinking of getting help with an interiors project. Clare is responsible for the interior design of all the Byron restaurants in the country and the Bush Hall Dining Rooms in West London, as well as many beautiful homes in the UK. You can find her on instagram @clarenashme or drop her an email at clare@clarenash.com and you can get a peek into one of her beautiful renovation projects here.
I love what you've done, it certainly fulfils your own brief on being individual and not a straight copy of someone else's room. I love the colour clash of your cushions too! Have you tried anglepoise for a yellow lamp? They have a great yellow ochre one, not sure if it's the right yellow though.
I'm a cushion adict, and I ring the changes depending on the season, so I basically have three looks, spring/ summer, autumn and winter. Some I make myself and some I buy. We've just invested in a Corona chair and foot stool, and now I'm in need of a new lumbar cushion in an elongated oval to match! Oh and The White Company does great cushion covers!
It looks really super. A question about your jute rug: I have one in my kitchen but it seems to accumulate a grey dust underneath – like cement dust. A friend has the same problem and we can't decide if there is dust inherent in the jute or if the open weave and absence of a backing means that dust falls through to underneath. I slightly scratches my limestone floor. Have you encountered this side-effect? It's a pain.
love the new look; but what happened to the lovely pink and black rug in the before pic?


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A Look at Some of the Greatest Grammy Performances of All Time
by nmaam | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog, Music, News | 0 comments
The 60th annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday night and if you missed our live tweets, you can still check those out by going to @TheNMAAM twitter page! Bruno Mars swept the top categories and Kendrick Lamar took home five awards.
The National Museum of African American Music's had two of its National Chairs win Grammys in their categories! Congratulations to CeCe Winans for her Grammys for Best Gospel Performance/Song for "Never Have to Be Alone," and Best Gospel Album for Let Them Fall in Love.
Congratulations to Keb' Mo' for his collaboration with Taj Mahal on winning the Grammy for Best Contemporary Blues Album for TajMo.
Every year, the Grammy Awards show never ceases to amaze with the anticipation of seeing your favorite artists, and the performances that are jaw dropping. However, there are several of those moments that have earned their coveted spot in musical history. Here's a look back at some memorable performances from artists that have contributed to America's soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWm9Nz6e5OY
In 2017, Beyonce came to slay and she did so while pregnant with twins Sir and Rumi Carter. She reminded us all that she rightfully wears the crown. She performed a rendition of "Sandcastles" with a melody of "Love Drought" while dressed in gold. The best part was that heart stopping moment when the chair she was sitting in tipped her back and we all exhaled when it brought her right back up in a seated position. Flawless.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar gave a politically-tinged performance at the 2016 Grammys. He was handcuffed, chained, and dressed in a prisoner outfit while performing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzvQvORZsBU
In 2005, The Godfather of Soul James Brown showed off his moves when he joined Usher on stage for a performance of Sex Machine. At 71 years old he proved he showed he could still "Get on the Good Foot!"
At the 2004 Grammys, Prince took the stage performing "Purple Rain" with his signature guitar before Beyonce joined him in a pink dress to sing the hit song. They transitioned into a playful take on "Baby I'm a Star" with a "Crazy in Love" interlude before blasting into "Let's Go Crazy."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=hnGlDgJ1h7A
In 1998, The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, performed "The Way You Make Me Feel" and a soul stirring rendition of "Man in the Mirror" joined by a choir.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qY6ki9yRHSE&feature=youtu.be
In 1994, "The Voice" also known as Whitney Houston gave a chilling performance of her hit "I Will Always Love You."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGTefLClpLQ
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E676WAyEPPo
For a list of all the winners from the 60th Annual Grammy Awards head to the Grammy website.


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Terry Turchie, a former deputy assistant director of the FBI's Counterterrorism Division, appeared on Fox News host Tucker Carlson's program to discuss congressional investigations into Donald Trump's alleged ties to Russia. Criticizing the Democrat-controlled House for seizing on factually dubious news reports about Trump's alleged Kremlin collusion, Turchie nonchalantly disclosed that part of his "mission" at the FBI was to try to keep "progressives" and "socialists" out of office.
"Neoliberal centrist Democrats have portrayed the FBI as the Resistance, while its former leaders are openly boasting of how they waged counterintelligence campaigns against the left," journalist Ben Norton wrote.
Neoliberal centrist Democrats have portrayed the FBI as the Resistance™, while its former leaders are openly boasting of how they waged counterintelligence campaigns against the left.
The FBI's most infamous domestic political meddling program, COINTELPRO, was officially shuttered in 1971 in the wake of a Senate investigation into the scandalous operation.
Turchie's comments to Tucker, however, suggest that the FBI's "counterintelligence" activities continued long after 1971. As Law & Crime noted, Turchie joined the FBI in 1976 and wasn't appointed deputy assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division until 2000.
Under normal circumstances, Turchie's open admission about sabotaging progressives – long after the FBI promised to end the practice – would likely set off liberals' alarm bells. But an assessment of what the FBI is and what it does may endanger James Comey and Robert Mueller's shared status as patron 'saints' of the #Resistance.


Are There Keys To Unlock The Mysteries Of The Bible?
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Lеt us thіnk аbоut thіѕ оnе ѕtер further. Whаt іf there іѕ аn entity that hаѕ bееn рlауіng wіth оur mіndѕ? Whаt іf оur mіndѕ hаvе bееn рrоgrаmmеd tо believe thіngѕ tо bе thе truth thаt only еxіѕt іn оur mіndѕ? Whаt іf thеrе іѕ аn entity thаt has sinister рlаnѕ fоr uѕ? What іf that еntіtу іѕ working night аnd day to program us tо bеlіеvе a lіе? Whаt іf thаt еntіtу wants tо соntrоl our mіnd fоr реrѕоnаl gаіn? If there іѕ оnе thаt wоuld be able tо do thіѕ to uѕ, thеn mауbе thеrе аrе many whо аrе wоrkіng wіth this еntіtу to dо thіѕ tо uѕ. What іf mоѕt of thоѕе who аrе tеасhіng uѕ hаvе believed the lіе. What іf mоѕt оf whаt wе hаvе bееn tаught іѕ a lіе? Whаt іf mоѕt of whаt wе have ассерtеd аѕ thе truth is a lіе?
If thеrе is аn еntіtу that іѕ lеаdіng a rebellion аgаіnѕt thе truth, perhaps thеrе is an entity thаt wants uѕ to knоw thе truth. Whаt if thеrе is a рlасе whеrе wе can lеаrn thе truth? Whаt if, when wе knеw thе truth, we wоuld bе ѕеt free frоm the lіе? If ѕuсh is a real possibility, hоw wоuld wе іdеntіfу іt? Hоw соuld wе make it wоrk fоr our gооd once wе found іt?
Thеѕе аnd mаnу оthеr lіkе ԛuеѕtіоnѕ are answered whеn wе uѕе the kеуѕ that unlосk thе mуѕtеrіеѕ оf the Bible. Let uѕ start bу ѕееіng іf thе Bіblе can аnѕwеr the bаѕіс ԛuеѕtіоnѕ оf life-How dіd we gеt hеrе? Whу are wе hеrе? Whаt іѕ lіfе all about? Whеrе are wе gоіng after we die? How dо wе knоw what we bеlіеvе іѕ thе truth?
How did we gеt hеrе? Thе ԛuеѕtіоn іѕ, dіd we gеt hеrе bу dеfаult оr bу dеѕіgn? The Bіblе tells uѕ we gоt hеrе by dеѕіgn! "In the beginning Gоd сrеаtеd thе hеаvеnѕ and thе еаrth"–Gеnеѕіѕ 1:1 is thе kеу that unlocks thіѕ mystery. Hebrews 11:3 tеllѕ uѕ God ѕроkе everything into being. This Scripture tеllѕ uѕ God dеѕіgnеd еvеrуthіng according tо Hіѕ master рlаn. Thеrе аrе many оthеr Sсrірturеѕ that ѕау thе ѕаmе thіng.
Whу аrе we hеrе? Thе ԛuеѕtіоn іѕ, аrе we hеrе fоr work or for play? If wе аrе here for wоrk, thеrе muѕt bе something we are to do. If we are hеrе for рlау, then we саn "еаt, drіnk and bе mеrrу, fоr tоmоrrоw wе wіll die." Thе main thought in vеrѕеѕ Rеvеlаtіоn 4:11, Pѕаlm 19:1 аnd 1 Corinthians 10:31 іѕ thе kеу that unlосkѕ thіѕ mystery. God created uѕ fоr Hіѕ рlеаѕurе tо bring hоnоr аnd glоrу to Hіmѕеlf. Wе аrе His сrоwnіng сrеаtіоn. Thе Bіblе shows uѕ hоw we are tо brіng hоnоr аnd glоrу to God thrоugh precepts аnd еxаmрlеѕ. Thе Bible shows hоw nоt tо do іt аѕ wеll аѕ hоw wе should do іt.
Whаt іѕ lіfе аll аbоut? Thе question is, аrе wе hеrе for оur self-interest оr fоr God аnd оthеrѕ? Thе mаіn thоught іn vеrѕеѕ Mark 8:34-38, John 12:25-26, Dеutеrоnоmу 10:12-13 and Mаrk 12:29-31 is the key thаt unlосkѕ thіѕ mуѕtеrу. To really hаvе real life wе muѕt bе wіllіng tо give uр еvеrуthіng for Gоd аnd оthеrѕ. Thіѕ is еxрlаіnеd in thе above kеу Scriptures.
Whеrе аrе wе gоіng аftеr wе die? Whаt we dо nоw dеtеrmіnеѕ whеrе wе will gо аftеr wе dіе. Thе mаіn thоught in vеrѕеѕ Prоvеrbѕ 28:13, Mаtthеw 25, John 1:11-13; 14:6, Aсtѕ 4:12, Romans 2:1-11; 8;16-18 аnd 1 Jоhn 5:12 іѕ thе key that unlocks thіѕ mуѕtеrу. Tо gеt tо heaven, we muѕt come tо Gоd through thе Lоrd Jеѕuѕ Chrіѕt. Whеn wе аdmіt we are a ѕіnnеr іn nееd of a Sаvіоr, we hаvе taken the fіrѕt step toward Gоd. Thе nеxt ѕtер іѕ tо forsake our ѕіnѕ and ассерt Jesus Chrіѕt аѕ оur оwn personal Savior. This wіll brіng uѕ into a new lіfе in Christ Jеѕuѕ thаt wіll enable us to lіvе thе lіfе that pleases God.
Hоw do wе knоw what wе bеlіеvе is the truth? Truth аnd frееdоm gо tоgеthеr. Thе mаіn thоught in verses Jоhn 8:32, Iѕаіаh 61:1-3, 2 Cоrіnthіаnѕ 3:17-18, and Lukе 4:18-19 іѕ thе kеу thаt unlocks thіѕ mуѕtеrу. Arе wе frее tо be ourselves, tо lоvе Jesus, оthеrѕ and ourselves (JOY)? Arе wе frее frоm guilt, frоm fеаr аnd frоm shame? Are wе frее іn оur personal, ѕосіаl and ѕріrіtuаl life? Are we frее from bаd hаbіtѕ and selfish grаtіfісаtіоnѕ? Arе wе frее tо live again? If wе dо nоt hаvе this kind оf frееdоm, we need to kеер seeking Gоd аnd His will until wе do. Wе саnnоt hаvе thіѕ ԛuаlіtу оf freedom untіl wе are соmрlеtе in Chrіѕt Jesus, оur wоndеrful Lоrd аnd Sаvіоr. Wе wіll also be given the Hоlу Spirit Who wіll hеlр uѕ understand thе dеер thіngѕ оf Gоd that аrе hidden іn thе pages оf оur Bіblе.
God dоеѕ not wаnt us to bе in thе dаrk іn аnу area of оur life. Hе wаntѕ uѕ to knоw thе truth that wіll set uѕ free. Hе wаntѕ us tо "wаlk as сhіldrеn оf lіght." Jesus саmе thаt we mіght hаvе lіfе and hаvе іt more аbundаntlу. God is nоt іntеrеѕtеd іn еnѕlаvіng uѕ. He wаntѕ uѕ tо соmе tо Him ѕо He can set uѕ free.
Thе Bible іѕ the place whеrе wе gо tо аdjuѕt оurѕеlvеѕ tо the real wоrld. Thеѕе kеуѕ that unlock the mуѕtеrіеѕ оf the Bible concerning our daily ԛuеѕtіоnѕ саn ореn uр to us a whole nеw rеаlm оf reality. Thеѕе kеуѕ саn bring help аnd hеаlіng tо us as nоthіng еlѕе can соmе сlоѕе tо dоіng. By ѕtudуіng and fоllоwіng thе truthѕ that are wrіttеn іn thе Bіblе, we саn lіvе a mоrе rісhеr, fullеr, sweeter life thаn wе ever drеаmеd соuld be роѕѕіblе for us.
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How do you recognize a healthy bird?
The health of birds is something I really like to investigate, and I love learning more about health every day. Birds have a really complicated body, and especially budgies and other small birds. Illnesses are most of the time not shown because of their natural habitat. They live in a flock, and the weaker birds are easily picked out by hunters. They have to hide their illness to survive, that's their instinct.
I want to show you how a bird in good condition looks like, and how you can recognize a healthy bird. It's very important to know how the body of your bird looks like when he's healthy, because the outside of the body can show us if there is something wrong.
Important: this does not mean your bird is healthy when his body looks healthy! You always have to observer their behavior too. When you're buying a bird from a petshop, look at all the birds, and not only the one you want.
A healthy bird has shiny, bright eyes, without any visible haze. Around the eyeball you can see the eyelids. They are important to remove dirt, and to protect the eyeball. The little 'balls' you see attached to the eyelids, work the same as eyelashes do: they keep the eyes clean and they prevent dirt and water to come in to the eye.
A healthy cere with pigment. The pigment is because of his age (6 weeks).
A healthy beak is shiny and not too long. A healthy cere looks smooth, without (brown/dark) crusty flakes (except for females in breading condition!). The nostrils has to be dry. Sometimes you see some light flakes on the beak or on the cere. These flakes are normal and it means the dead cells are being removed from the beak and cere.
The inside of the beak has to look clean. Some birds have some pigment in their beak, and some birds don't. In the picture you can see the tongue and the tendon who attached the tongue to the lower part of the beak. De skin has to look pinkish, except for the pigment.
Healthy feathers are shiny, and overlaying without big gaps. Most birds with vitamin deficiency have dull feathers.
Healthy toes are very flexible and without (brown/dark) crusty flakes. The nails are shiny, and not brittle.


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This is a 2007 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano with an upgraded full factory Ferrari HGTE package. This 599 was originally sold new in 2007 and then again as a pre-owned vehicle in 2013. I bought it from the second owner in 2017. Finished in a Nero (black) exterior and a Nero leather interior with Carbon Fiber trim this is an aggressive looking 599. The previous owner also added the desirable and extremely expensive Ferrari HGTE performance upgrade package. Ferrari introduced the Handling Gran Turismo Evoluzione (HGTE) package in 2009 to upgrade the 599?s already remarkable handling dynamics. Buyers of 2010 599?s could opt to add this as an option when ordering their 599, or existing 599 GTB owners could return their car to an authorized Ferrari dealership, where their car could be upgraded. The package cost was approximately $37,000 and includes stiffer front and rear springs with adjustable shocks, a thicker anti-roll bar, new wheels, and tires with slightly wider front wheels. Additionally, the exhaust note was re-tuned via revised mufflers and exhaust tips, and the car sits 10 millimeters lower than standard, giving it a more aggressive demeanor.
The condition of this Ferrari is absolutely fantastic both cosmetically and mechanically. It has been remarkably well cared for and it really shows. This 2007 599 was also optioned with the Carbocermaic Brake System which was uncommon for the 2007 models. A full service was performed in late 2017 and all campaigns were fully up-to-date then. This is a heavily optioned 599 including the HGTE Package, Leather Upholstered Seat Backs, Yellow Brake Calipers, Carboceramic Brake System, Daytona Style Seats, Yellow Tachometer Dial, iPod Connection, Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel with LED's, Scuderia Ferrari Shields, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Full Electric Seats, Leather Headliner and Rear Shelf Leather Upholstered. This is a FANTASTIC example of a 599 and the HGTE package.
Asking price is $159,900 or best reasonable offer.
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Holy crap. I really didn't need to see this. What is the mileage ?
I updated it with the mileage. It's currently at 12,955.
This is a perfect compliment to the 355!!!!
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Thank you! I'm looking to get something newer, so I hope this one finds a nice, loving family to go to.
I'm lowering the price by $5k. Now $154,900. I don't see any way to edit the original post to update the price.
Let's get this sold. Price is now $149,900!
Any brokers interested in helping me get this sold?
Just pm'd you. Tried the phone number as well but no vmail. Thanks.
This car is still for sale. It currently has about 13,100 miles on it.
Are these recent pictures of the car? Service history? Car is in Utah?
The pictures are from when I bought the car a year and about 4 months ago. It still looks exactly the same now, but I can take new pictures of anything you want to see. I bought the car from Maserati of Woodland Hills, but they closed their dealership and I was unable to get a service history from them, but I know the car has been in CA, TX, and PA, at least, and I was told there isn't a central Ferrari service history database that we can just get the full records from. Yes, the car is in Utah.
The only blemishes I'm aware of on the car are: some tiny rock chips in the very front of the hood, the glove box button is sticky (all the rest are fine), one of the straps to hold the manuals in the trunk is broken (I do have the complete set of manuals), and one of the wheels has a tiny dent in it (barely noticeable, but it's there).
Price lowered to $140,000. You can call, text, or dm me here anytime!


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Welwyn's World: Tip 7: Remember the title of Tip 6? Let's see how Minority Report relates.
Tip 7: Remember the title of Tip 6? Let's see how Minority Report relates.
Loretta, your idea about the absolute worst moment in Minority Report was very, very close to being the answer. You found the worst moment for him, because of all the characters in the whole movie, only he has any real idea of what is involved in halo-ing. Good for you!!!
Loretta zeroed in on a moment that was worst for him and very hard on the wife. Ideally, in most two-hero stories, the worst moment would be the same for both characters. Loretta felt that instinctively. (Are you sure you don't want to write books on the side, Loretta?) I think the moment she picked (had the wife been a minor character) would have been the right one. Unfortunately, though, the flaw in the movie is that the wife is a major character (because she is needed for the resolution) and yet she doesn't appear as a hero until late in the story. *Remind me to post, at another time, how the movie makers might have prevented this flaw without changing the movie very much at all.
Loretta's instinctive reaction is RIGHT that the absolute worst moment for the two-hero story should happen at the same time to both of them. Given that, she chose a moment that is the worst for him and quite bad for her. But since this movie is flawed (as I think I said a million times too many), we have to look a little deeper. The worst thing that can happen for him has happened. The consequences of that worst thing continue for him. Now, what is the worst thing that can happen to the wife???
I'm pushing so hard for exactly this worst moment in Minority Report because once you find it you will understand exactly what I mean by structuring a whole story around a worst moment for your hero (heroes), as I will - later - in carrying on with the solution to Tip 6.
And so, I am saying that even in a flawed movie like Minority Report, we can still find one moment where things are as bad for the wife as they can possibly be, while they continue to be as bad for the husband as they can possibly be: this is the place in the movie I want you to find, okay?
Basically, you are looking for the CRISIS of the movie (writers often use that word Crisis when talking about plotting their novel. Movie, novel. It's just the same. Crisis = worst possible moment for the heroes).
It'll be worth it to you, a thousand times more than you can imagine, if you can figure this place out. Watch it over and over from the point where he's halo'd. Eventually, you'll see it. Try to come up with it on your own, okay? That is, don't be too influenced by what your colleagues on this blog suggest.
I didn't mean to post for so long today. But we've got to keep in touch, and though the workshop really is temporarily in abeyance, we can still do things like this, as long as I'm not feeling too rotten.
P.S. Please tell your friends. Tell your movie-loving non-writing friends. Tell them to join us. We're working so hard, and it's so much FUN, and they'll learn so much, invite them from me to be part of our group.
Gotta go take my morphine and lie down, now.
Wish I remembered more of the movie, but the tips are great.
I tried to post that Karen also, like Loretta, zeroed in on this one moment of the movie, which is pretty awful for both characters. Congratulations on being so perceptive Karen. You have all the right instincts too. But see if you can find that other moment, as I wrote it above.
Unfortunately, I am shaking my head trying to clear the cobwebs away, because I'm just not getting any ideas about it. I've thought about the different moments in the movie, but I guess I'm not sure what you want me to look for. You are trying to get us to see something and I feel like a blind person rooting around in the dark trying to find the light switch. Help! It's dark in here!
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BearingPoint RegTech and Vizor Software join forces: Global RegTech and SupTech powerhouse created
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The new group provides best-in-class solutions across the regulatory value chain and connects regulators and the financial industry across the globe…
BearingPoint RegTech ("RegTech"), a leading European provider of innovative regulatory, risk, and supervisory technology solutions, has signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Vizor Software ("Vizor"). Vizor is a global leader in regulatory and supervisory technology headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. With the newly formed partnership, RegTech and Vizor aim to accelerate their future growth journey.
The combination of the two companies follows a clear strategic rationale as the companies fit perfectly together and complement each other ideally with their solution portfolios. RegTech and Vizor have a strong track record within the regulatory and supervisory technology space. Furthermore, the two companies serve complimentary geographies. While RegTech can rely on a strong customer base in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and a growing presence in adjacent geographies such as Benelux, Ireland, the Nordics, and the UK, Vizor's customers are primarily based in Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, and Middle East.
As part of one group, RegTech and Vizor are well positioned for further growth. The group will provide innovative regulatory, risk, and supervisory technology solutions to all stakeholders across the regulatory value chain. The combined organization will maximize synergies in product development and innovation to create even more value for their customers.
Together, RegTech and Vizor serve more than 7,000 firms including banks, insurance companies, and financial services providers with reporting solutions. At the same time, they enable more than 50 regulators and tax authorities to collect and analyze data from 34,000 firms in 60 countries.
Jürgen Lux, CEO of BearingPoint RegTech, states: "The deal with Vizor is an important milestone in RegTech's development. It demonstrates that we are growing strongly as a stand-alone company since Nordic Capital came onboard as our new owner late last year. Both Vizor and RegTech have over 20 years of history, are market leaders with our RegTech and SupTech solutions, and complement each other perfectly in terms of products, markets, and customers. As a combined company, we will develop a strategy for further, sustainable growth to fulfill our shared mission: to contribute to the transparency and stability of the financial markets with our solutions."
Conor Crowley, CEO at Vizor Software, comments: "Since we founded Vizor over 20 years ago, we have made the company a renowned technology provider for central banks, regulators and tax authorities around the world. Vizor's decision to join forces with RegTech is crucial for the further development and international growth of our company. We look forward to opening a new chapter together with RegTech not only in the history of our company, but also in the field of RegTech and SupTech."
Emer FitzPatrick, Country Lead Ireland at BearingPoint RegTech, adds: "As Country Lead Ireland, I am particularly excited about the combination of RegTech and Vizor. Our Irish team will now not only be part of a large international RegTech provider, but also part of a larger organization in Ireland. We look forward to working with the management and entire team at Vizor, with whom we share not only a very similar vision and mission, but also cultural values."
The current management team at Vizor will remain and work in close partnership with RegTech. The sellers were advised by Novacies Capital (M&A) and Eversheds Sutherland (Legal).
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. The parties involved have agreed not to disclose further details of the transaction.
Vizor Software is a global leader in regulatory and supervisory technology, trusted across over 30 countries worldwide. Using their experience of over 20 years in the industry, the company operates within three areas: SupTech for Financial Regulators, RegTech for regulatory reporting across Banking, Insurance, and Pensions as well as cross-border Automated Exchange of Information (AEOI) for Tax Authorities. Since the foundation in the year 2000, Vizor Software has been developed and shaped to serve the evolving needs of competent authorities around the world. Ready for market since the end of 2014, the Vizor AEOI solution has become the world's leading solution for Tax Authorities. Vizor is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and has a total workforce of approximately 100 employees.
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BearingPoint RegTech is a leading international provider of innovative regulatory, risk, and supervisory technology solutions (RegTech, RiskTech, and SupTech), of tax reporting products, as well as of services along the Regulatory Value Chain for financial services. Customers representing 6,000 firms worldwide, among them large international banks, a major part of the largest European banks, leading insurance companies as well as supervisory authorities and central banks, trust BearingPoint RegTech's products and services. BearingPoint RegTech works closely with regulators and, as a member of standardization bodies such as XBRL, actively contributes to the standard-setting process. BearingPoint RegTech combines regulatory know-how with a proven, reliable, and forward-looking RegTech solution suite, advisory, managed services, and training seminars. BearingPoint RegTech is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, and has a total workforce of approximately 650 employees.
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The 2016 Summer Olympics is making the world fall in love with host city Rio de Janeiro, one of Brazil's most coveted destinations. Whether spending the day beachside in Ipanema or walking the steep, winding hills of the Santa Teresa neighborhood, travelers are flocking to this year's Olympic host city for reasons that span larger than the Games.
For your ultimate guide to Rio de Janeiro, I've teamed up with Sidewalker Daily (@sidewalkerdaily), a global community of stylish women traveling the world. From tanning at the beaches of Copacabana to climbing to see the Christ the Redeemer statue, explore Brazil's tropical paradise city with Sidewalker Daily, one photography location at a time!
Best known for its luscious landscape, breathtaking views and colorful city life, discover why Rio de Janeiro is the perfect, one-stop destination to experience Brazilian culture.
Pedra do Pontal is known for its birds-eye view of the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood in West Rio de Janeiro. The combination of ocean, cityscape, and mountains makes Pedra do Pontal a perfect backdrop to capture your memories!
Karla Gordilho de Campos, a Rio de Janeiro local, is pictured at the top of Pedra do Pontal.
Rio de Janeiro's Botanical Gardens - also known as Jardim Botânico - are located at the foot of the iconic Corcovado Mountain and home to over 6,000 native and tropical species. Rows of towering palm trees greet you at the entrance and hidden gems are found throughout this tropical secret garden.
Be sure to check out the lake with giant water lilies or stand below the arches with whimsical greenery for a dreamy photo-opp that you will need to frame!
Leslie Anne Murphy is one of our favorite Sidewalkers and travel bloggers at The Road Les Traveled. You may recognize her from her appearance on The Bachelor, but within the travel community - she is a go-to source for everything travel and fashion related. Here she is pictured on the Avenue of Royal Palms upon entering the Botanical Gardens.
Located at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain is Rio de Janeiro's most renowned peak. In order to capture this iconic Rio locale, snap a photo with this natural beauty in the background or hitch a ride on the cable car system to avoid the climb. If you make it all the way to the top, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the city, including the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Fun fact: These cable cars are celebrating their 104th birthday this year and have become an integral part of the city's landscape.
Marmoura is pictured with Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.
The mansion is now the home of Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage, a renowned school for visual arts in Rio de Janeiro. Due to its clout, the area attracts the city's leading artists, curators, and thought leaders that seek to expand the city's connection with creativity. Additionally, because of its close proximity to the forest, you may catch monkeys or toucans lounging within the trees, offering the perfect marriage of art and nature. With stunning architecture, a courtyard pool and a luscious natural backdrop, this is one of photography location not to miss in Rio de Janeiro.
Ashley Calloway and friends are pictured in front of the former mansion.
Lapa is mostly known for its raucous late-night scene in the hills of Rio de Janeiro. Home to some of the city's best nightclubs and dance institutions, Lapa attracts travelers from far and wide.
When not exploring the neighborhood at night, the Lapa Arches are a daytime photography spot not to miss. Located in the center of the city and reminiscent of Roman architecture, the Lapa Arches date back to the mid-1700s. The chic white arches are more than just a pretty sight, as they were originally built as an aqueduct to bring fresh water to the city. Now, they serve as a bridge for the local tram.
Brazilian street-style star, Alana Ruas, knows a photo worthy location when she sees one. Here she is pictured in front of the Lapa Arches.
The Museum of Tomorrow is a futuristic science museum located on the waterfront of Pier Mauá. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the building incorporates eco-friendly design elements throughout the space. The Museum of Tomorrow sets itself apart from other science museums as it focuses on the importance of sustainability and the immediate need to act now on climate change. The Museum of Tomorrow's architecture is stunning: You can find a reflective pool, gardens and bike paths around the property.
Marianna Henud is pictured on the back side of the Museum of Tomorrow near the water. Just as Henud, make sure to roam all angles of the museum. Each view of the iconic spot offers a different photography element. Explore and find the right ethos for your shot.
The Niterói Contemporary Art Museum is located across the Guanabara Bay in the city of Niterói. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer, the spaceship building was completed in 1996 and is one of Rio de Janeiro's most famous landmarks.
Perched on a cliff, the museum has views of Rio de Janeiro's city center, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the serene Guanabara Bay. You might recognize the spiraling red walkway from Louis Vuitton's recent fashion show, which was hosted at the Museum.
Laís Gomes is pictured in front of the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum.
The Selaron Stairs are some of the most famous steps in the world. Located between the colorful Lapa and Santa Teresa neighborhoods, the 215 colorful steps are covered in tiles collected from all over the world. The mastermind behind the Selaron Stairs is Chilean artist Jorge Selarón, who considers the staircase to be an ever-evolving piece of art. If you want to capture the stairs without other tourists in the mix, make sure to get to the staircase early, as this is a favorite spot for all visitors to the city. For even more intimate access to the steps, you can also opt to stay at one of the many small boutique hotels that line the stairs.
Mareen Schauder, travel blogger from Miss Everywhere, is pictured on the heart of the Selaron Stairs.
It's no surprise Frank Sinatra was mesmerized by the "Girl from Ipanema" - can you blame him? As one of Rio de Janeiro's most popular beaches, you'll be sure to find locals and tourists soaking in the rays or playing beach volleyball and soccer. Ipanema is an extra special photography location, as the Dois Irmãos mountains at the West end of the beach stand tall. Snap a photo on the sand or head up to the rooftop pool of the Praia Ipanema Hotel for a panoramic shot of the sunny paradise.
Photographer and Sidewalker Daily muse, Zhanna Bianca, is pictured on the rooftop pool of Praia Ipanema Hotel.
In 2001, The Christ the Redeemer statue was placed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World (which begs the question: what took them so long?) The symbolic statue of Jesus is located at the top of Corcovado Mountain and towers over 124 feet high. Overlooking the city of Rio, the Christ the Redeemer statue is visible from almost every part of the city.
Laila Loves, voted in 2015 as UK's Top Travel Blogger never disappoints. Here she is pictured in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue.


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With the right projects and reforms, ICT can transform Guyana's economy
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There can be no doubt that the development of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector can transform life in Guyana in so many ways.
As a country we must recognise the importance of developing our ICT sector and placing it at the centre of the nation's development plan. Fundamental to this is providing internet access and connectivity across all regions of our country, designing a national broadband policy and implementing a supporting strategy.
Regrettably, the development of ICT as a contributing, productive sector has been slow. The high cost of supporting infrastructure, absence of enabling legislation and limited skillsets have been significant contributors to this state of affairs.
In 2016 however, a number of plans are expected to leverage the capabilities of ICTs in transforming the economy, thus making it more competitive and productive. To this end, Government is expected to establish a Public Internet Access Points (PIAPS) at Government Ministries and Agencies to increase citizens' access to information and e-Services.
Increased access to information and services shall improve knowledge and efficiency in traditional economic sectors, and there will also be support for education and learning for youths and adults.
Government will also support a larger project that will focus on providing Internet access and computer devices to Hinterland and indigenous communities. This is deemed necessary due to the recognition of the vulnerability of indigenous people and the prevalence of poverty in their communities compounded by the lack of access to basic services.
The expanded project aims to create a platform for hinterland distance learning so as to build their capacities; expand and improve public service delivery through ICT to these communities; bridge the developmental gap between coastline and hinterland communities; and create opportunities for hinterland communities to explore and access markets for their products.
In our contemporary world, Information and Communication Technology Business Incubators (ICTBI) have emerged as meaningful tools for nurturing ICT-based enterprises and the creation of value added employment. Government will invest $60M to set up ICT Business Incubators in all regions.
Government plans to expend an initial $25 million dollars towards the establishment of a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT). This Centre will provide training for public sector ICT professionals. This is to ensure the availability of an appropriate and highly skilled ICT workforce, equipped with healthy attitudes, to meet the increasingly complex demands of the public and private sectors.
Moreover, in supporting widespread access to information and eGovernment Services, Government will spend a further $100 Million dollars to repair and upgrade the Georgetown–Linden Fibre Optic Cable.
In keeping with this thrust to expand broadband connectivity and the integration of Ministries, Government will also invest $140 million dollars to consolidate, monitor, maintain and extend the existing eGovernment Fibre Optic and LTE Network around Georgetown and along the coast from Moleson Creek to Charity.
Last but in no way least with regards to ICTs, Government in 2016 will accelerate its drive to fulfill its expressed commitment to supply educators and institutions of learning with computers, laptops and tablets along with access to the Internet.
It believes that making ICTs available to educators and students will serve to enhance learning, drive innovation, make youths more work ready and transform the country into a highly efficient knowledge-based society.
According to Public Telecommunications Minister, Mrs. Cathy Hughes, a number of plans are also in store for the National Frequency Management Unit (NFMU). She said that in 2015 the NFMU carried a range of its mandated functions such as Radio Inspection, Monitoring, Licensing and Number Administration.
During 2015, she said that the agency reviewed the proposed Memorandum of Agreement between the Governments of Guyana and India on the Centre of Excellence for Information Technology and made recommendations for its enhancement.
The NFMU also spearheaded the procurement of emergency telecommunications equipment for the Civil Defence Commission, through a grant from the International Telecommunications Union – the ITU.
The unit also made a direct impact in fostering and promoting gender balance by in the industry through their "Girls in ICT Day Activities" which seeks to encourage more female participation in the ICT sector and which is a staple in the NFMU's calendar of activities.
In 2016, the Minister said that the National Frequency Management Unit will Continue Preparation for the liberalization of the Telecommunications Sector; and Upgrade spectrum monitoring and management capabilities.
The agency will support further development and deployment of Broadband networks/services; Continue participation in the Harmonized Caribbean Spectrum Planning and Management Project;continue promoting and supporting the use of ICTs for Disaster preparedness/mitigation; promote the use of ICTs to achieve UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in Guyana.
The Unit will intensify the process to Transition from Analogue to Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting. The entity will also hold Public Consultations to discuss: the Roadmap for the transition and Choice of digital standard will be carried out. 2016 will see also, the commencement of the implementation of the Roadmap.
Further, the NFMU will Plan, Organize and execute activities to raise the awareness regarding opportunities and encourage more females to consider careers in the ICT field. It will continue working with organizations such as the Ptolemy Reid Rehabilitation Centre to promote the use of ICTs for differently-abled persons. The unit will also Re-Tender for and commence the building of NFMU's Head Office.
The National Data Management Authority is another agency within the Public Telecommunications ministry.
Under the supervision of its newly appointed board, the National Data Management Authority (NDMA) will develop work programmes to satisfy its mandate. The NDMA, which is the government agency responsible for data processing and information systems in the Public Sector, will focus on improving the Public Sector's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) preparedness.
Towards this end, the Authority will be revamped to better support the eGovernment Unit and the ministry in its ICT capacity development. NDMA's contribution will be directed towards developing knowledge workers through training, who are capable of optimising the use of office productivity suites and collaborative tools, through the soon-to-be established Center of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT).
NDMA will conduct a training needs assessment to identify skills requirements in the Public Sector, and design suitable training programmes and deliver appropriate training courses to satisfy these needs.
In addition, the NDMA will continue to provide data processing services and will monitor and review plans of the various ministries with the aim to determine their data processing requirements, and based on these findings provide guidance, advice and direction where necessary.
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