Metal Gear Solid has been one of those series that you either really got into or could not stand. Dominating PS1 and PS2 sales charts, the series and its creator have become something of a Playstation icon over the past decade, so it seems fitting that the story comes to an end for the Playstation 3. For the past few years fans have waited oh so long for the culmination of what has been one of the weirdest and most engrossing storylines in a game, and Hideo and Konami have delivered. Metal Gear Solid 4 is a game that will be remembered for a long time to come. The lengthy trailers, the interviews, the podcasts - they have all led up to this. It is a game that straddles between game and movie all the way through, delivering atmosphere and gameplay in spades. Even if you are not the biggest MGS fan, it is likely that 4 will change your ways.
When we began to think about this review we had quite the conundrum. How do we emphasise just how engrossing and incredibly amazing the story is without spoiling? It's hard, but we have to try. As you would know by now you play as Solid Snake, one of the world's most famous soldiers, trying to tie up all the ends that have been left open from the past three games. The game begins in the Middle East with Snake in the midst of a war between PMCs (Private Military Contractors) and a resistance force, something mirrored across the globe. Those of you who have played the first three games will get so much out of the story. However even those who are new to the series will find the story quite compelling, albeit without understanding a lot of the huge twists throughout the campaign. That is just the very, very base of the story with spoilers abound if we continue on.
As with MGS 3 Subsistence, the series has moved to a third person camera giving it a much more action feel. To us, this gives the game of a more pick up and play feel with the camera completely controllable unlike the previous games in the series. There is no doubt that Hideo wanted everyone to play and finish this game. There are many difficulty levels, ranging from the stupidly easy (you almost never die) through to one of the toughest challenges a game can offer you today. The gameplay itself can feel a bit cliche at times but this all depends on how you play. You can run and gun through and just use brute force to beat the game, or play it as generally MGS is meant to be played, which is with stealth. There really is only two times the game forces this upon you and players who want to run and gun will find these times incredibly frustrating.
At the higher difficulty levels stealth becomes key because Snake will take on some of the toughest foes he ever has. To go with this the developers have constructed 'Octocamo' - a quite stunning graphic effect that makes Snake like a Chameleon. Anything Snake lies on, the suit will turn to, allowing you to move without being seen. This works on every texture in the game, even those which typically you wouldn't lay on. Snake also has a number of weapons to choose from. In every situation there is a lethal and non-lethal solution. It is possible to go through the entire game without killing anyone, but it is an incredibly difficult challenge.
With the sandbox world opened up, the replay value is extremely high. One time through you might choose to kill everyone, the next time, try and play with a stealth manner. How you go about your tasks is up to you as long as you reach the point to progress further. It also helps that the gameplay just feels right with the over the shoulder camera employed for combat situations. We couldn't stop playing this and that is why it is such a shame it is over all too soon. There is a multitude of weapons in the game, with customization options which are accessed from the in-game menus. Some can be used with close quarter combat where Snake sneaks up and hits an enemy from behind, whilst others are purely used for brute force. This is why MGS 4 works so well - you construct the way you want to play the game. Series stalwarts make a return as well such as the cardboard box and dirty magazine.
The size of the game is epic in scale but the length of the game can be short. We finished it in twelve hours which compared to some of the other MGS efforts is a bit of a disappointment. It is possible to go slowly through the game and take it all in, but we would expect the average gamer to finish it in about the same time we did. This includes the cinematics but we will get to that later. However with the length of the game in mind, sometimes games can be too long and there is not one time that we felt the developers had put fluff in and wanted it to finish. There are some truly epic sequences in the game, one that fans of the series will appreciate. Just when you think you have this game figured out, a huge twist or gameplay mechanic will change and your jaw will drop yet again.
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|Who: 73rd Ave Theater Company in conjunction with South Westminster Arts Group
What: Auditions for 73rd Ave Theater Company’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “HMS Pinafore
The show will be directed by Ellen Farnsworth.
Where: 73rd Ave. Playhouse
Show performances: July 8 – August 14, 2011 on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm
4 men – 35+
1. Email Ellen Farnsworth at firstname.lastname@example.org or call 720-216-1617 or 303-815-3073 for an audition appointment. Place “audition HMS Pinafore” in the subject line with the date you prefer.
2. Prepare 32 bars of an appropriate song..no pop songs. Bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. No CD’s or a cappella.
2. Bring a headshot (or photo) and resume..


The Fiji Mediation Centre (FMC) is urging the construction industry to include a mediation clause in all their legal contracts.
The suggestion comes from Justice Suresh Chandra from the Fiji Mediation Centre who says while most contracts contain an arbitration clause, there is no reason why a mediation clause cannot be added.
Justice Chandra will be one of the presenters at the upcoming inaugural Construction Industry Council conference this Friday June 15th and 16th, with a trade exhibition starting a day earlier on Thursday June 14th.
“The 70 percent success rate of the Centre speaks for itself as a viable alternative disputes resolution mechanism,” he said.
He adds that for an industry where millions of investment dollars and jobs can be unnecessarily held up when disputes such as breach of contracts or non-performance arise, mediation can prove to be a highly effective tool, saving time and money and allowing the industry to focus on their core business.
Justice Chandra says similar to the “Talanoa” concept, mediation allows both parties to speak openly and come up with a resolution together, unlike in arbitration or court where one party wins and the other loses out.


Women and Testicular Cancer
No. We are not saying that women get testicular Cancer.
What we are saying, is that women need to be aware of testicular cancer at least on an elementary level. Our Testicular Cancer 101 page has some basic information that all women should know because sometimes women are the ones who find their partner's testicular cancer.
Today we are very happy to feature a story about a woman who went through testicular cancer with her boyfriend some years ago. With her permission we are posting her story, with names changed because the story is about an ex-boyfriend at this point. Her story provides some interesting insight into testicular cancer. Here is her story.
I can't remember which one of us first found the lump. I was visiting my folks in Europe when he told me by phone that he had seen his doctor about it. However, his physician pooh-poohed it, saying that testicle size fluctuations were normal in young men. Kyle was 23, so of course we didn't even think of cancer.
I didn't see him for a couple months after that. On my next visit to see Kyle, during our (ahem) reunion, I was shocked by the difference between the two testicles. One was twice the size of the other. I could tell Kyle was really worried about it. When I asked him why he hadn't gone to see the doctor again, I realized from his reaction that fear had set in. He was just avoiding it, hoping it would go away, and hadn't told anyone about it since the doctor visit.
My reaction motivated him to go talk to his father, who, as a psychiatrist, also had a medical degree. His father immediately grasped the severity of the issue. Kyle was rushed to the doctor, and swiftly diagnosed with testicular cancer. An operating date was set for just five days away.
Now, Kyle has an identical twin brother, which means that their genetic stuff is the same. Upon examination, his brother was found to have testicular cancer as well.
Just for a minute, I want you to imagine two beautiful young men, identical in youth and verve, struggling through their last courses at University and just a few months from starting their careers. And then, poof! Cancer comes a-calling.
They were both operated upon, and in both cases it appeared the cancer had not had time to spread, though the medical team was much more confident about this in my boyfriend's brother's case. Kyle spent his summer getting radiation treatments.
The doctors asked Kyle if he wanted a prosthetic replacement for the removed testicle, but they accidentally matched it to the cancer-ridden one, so he was quite lopsided. This mistake became a kind of focal point for his rage and feelings of having been unmanned. He had always thought he didn't want children, but now the prospect of infertility really upset him. The only thing that seemed to comfort Kyle was a Ben Wicks publication on cancer. It really helped him to be able to laugh about it.
I have seen many people go through sickness, before and after Kyle. I really find that it reveals a lot about a person. I also don't think that, at 23, most people have the emotional skills necessary to deal with much, never mind cancer. Kyle took out his feelings entirely on me. On the phone with friends, he would laugh off his problems. With me, he became verbally abusive. There were days where I was called a "bitch" up to five times a day. He became physically rough, though he did never hit me. A few days after his radiation treatments ended, things had deteriorated so much that I broke up with him.
I have followed his career from afar, and I can tell you 12 years later, he is alive and has done well in his chosen field. I wonder what would have happened if he had never gotten cancer?
It is not unusual a women may be the first to find testicular cancer in their partner. If they notice any irregularities it is important they communicate with their partner. What is also important is that women keep on their partner until he sees a physician. Men seem to have an innate desire to avoid doctors at all costs. Many times we figure that whatever is bothering us will eventually go away. Unfortunately, testicular cancer doesn't just go away. In fact, if caught early it is nearly 100% treatable. If caught in the later stages, after it has spread, it is a lot harder to treat and can lead to death.
Women also need to be able to identify common complaints men have that may be signs of testicular cancer and encourage their guys to go see the physician.
This is not a one-way street in identifying cancer in partners. Men are often the ones who find breast cancer in women. Our cancer survivor friend, Stefanie LaRue, told Self Magazine about her boyfriend finding her breast cancer in her story Living with Cancer - and Daring to Date Again.


Forever & Ever #1 – All I Want is You
Heart Rating 5 out of 5!
So, I couldn’t wait til next week to review this for you guys – you need to know. Now.
E.L. Todd is probably my favourite author of all time. I haven’t read one of her books in a while as I don’t like to read more than one book at a time (I get confuzzled, haha). So when I got the chance to read and review this book I was thrilled.
Todd always has a way of linking her books together somehow and I absolutely LOVE that about her writing. It is so complex but everything fits together. I have no idea how she does it.
I can barely organise my thoughts, never mind a universe of amazing characters! I take my hat off to you E.L., truly.
So if you have read Forever & Always (Scarlett and Sean) then you will be chuffed to know that this series is linked too! Skye (Scar & Sean’s daughter) and Cayson are the best of friends and have been since they were knee-high to a grasshopper =)
Cayson is a well-mannered gentleman, with a big heart and would do anything for his family. The only problem in this tight-knit extended family is that Cayson is hopelessly in love with Skye and can’t take seeing her in her relationship with a total d-bag any more. The story is written in alternating points of view (ranging from Cayson to Skye and other characters towards the end… I’ll explain later) which I found brilliant because I love to know what is going on in their heads!
Skye is so headstrong and independent and one of my favourite things about her part of this story is the relationship she has with her parents. It is just so humbling and Todd has a way of pulling on your heartstrings and making you realise that your parents are really the foundation of who you are. It really made me appreciate how close I am with my own parents as I read about Skye’s closeness with her father especially.
The novel follows Cayson and Skye’s relationship progression, as well as the lengths we go to, in order to protect the people we love, even when they make us want to rip their faces off.
I expected the story to end at a HEA part, but I was pleasantly surprised when the point of view switched to two other prominent characters in the story – But don’t worry! We aren’t left hanging about Cayson and Skye =)
Slade and Trinity have a hate-hate relationship. Although they would defend each other (because they are also part of this extended family, but not related in any way – not that kinda book! Haha) they absolutely cannot stand each other. One drunken night sees their frustrations end in a passionate embrace and their relationship evolves from being horrible to each other, to having to sneak around to keep their relationship under wraps. Slade has the persona of the tattooed bad boy and Trinity is portrayed as the total opposite, stickler for the rules in the library kinda gal. Only when they are together do they let their walls down fully and we see the relationship of something more than “just friends” emerge…
Again, Trinity and Slade (as well as Cayson) all have this fantastic relationship with their parents, but their fathers are the relationships which are focussed on. I honestly love it. Slade is able to talk to his dad about everything and there’s no judgement but he also doesn’t get away with anything. Trinity is a typical daddy’s girl but also sees her father as a friend, not just a parent. I loved this recurring theme right throughout the book because 1) it made me relate sooo much to the characters and 2) usually books will focus on the motherly love relationship but it was very refreshing to see the other side of the parent coin. Especially the lengths fathers will go to in order to protect their daughters.
Badass dads FTW!!
Throughout the novel there are so many different relationships focussed on, but it isn’t a messy story at all. What I love about E.L.’s style is that she pulls you right in the middle of the emotional state of the character. You don’t just empathise with them, you hurt with them, you smile with them, you cry with them. I was getting weird looks when I was outside eating lunch in town because I was frowning/smiling and laughing out loud too. I can honestly say I cannot wait to read #2 of the Forever & Ever series.
This book took me around 2.5 days to read (and I only got 4 hours sleep one night because I couldn’t put it down!), and I usually read a book each day or so. I receieved a copy of this from E.L. in exchange for an honest review. This wasn’t a short story by any means, but I felt it ended on a really good spot. No cliff hanger, but certainly left me wanting more.
“My dad was my dad, he always would be, but he was also my friend” – Trinity
Amazon US – https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Ever-E-L-Todd-ebook/dp/B01LK9X4AC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473723393&sr=8-1&keywords=forever+and+ever+e+l+todd
Amazon UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Forever-Ever-E-L-Todd-ebook/dp/B01LK9X4AC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473723393&sr=8-1&keywords=forever+and+ever+e+l+todd
Have you read anything by E.L.? or have you read this too?
What did you think?
Get in touch!
Happy readin’, dreamin’ & love every day =)


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Well we just finished our first evening in Battambang after what was quite a long, *bumpy* van ride! Dinner was great, though I must say I was rather intimidated by this "fish" thing everyone was eating... first of all, it had a head, tail, bones... waaaayyy too much fun for me. But more importantly, I cannot figure out what this so-called "fish" is that seems to be on the menu everywhere... for all I know, it could be piranha. Hence I'm on a strictly rice and noodle regimen.
Speaking of dinner, the restaurant happened to have a very, very disturbingly caged green parrot planted right next to our table. Feeling bad for it, Faith and I decided to go play with it... and next thing we knew we were having a conversation with a Khmer-speaking parrot!! We couldn't understand most of what it said, but it kept saying "akun" (thank you) back to us when we said it, and when we laughed it actually said "ha ha ha" - very amusing! Still, we felt awful for the poor guy in his rickety little cage - not sure if parrots can literally "cry," but if so, that's definitely what it was doing when it wasn't speaking Khmer... :(
In other news, as I'm sure you'll read elsewhere, we visited the Angkor Wat temple complex yesterday and did some serious tomb raiding! We also visited a Buddhist pagoda with a monk who went by the name James Bond. Actually, quite a few mentioned being disturbed by his seeming lack of piety, but quite frankly I more or less expected that, as it seems to be quite a common cultural practice here to send sons off to be monks for some period of time, not to mention those who simply become monks for lack of better economic opportunities (which seems to have been the case with James Bond). Expecting them all to be terribly serious, pious individuals would be like expecting every American kid who gets confirmed to be saintly as well. And while I by no means support treating these sorts of monks as saints or sages, I honestly feel a certain appreciation for the way most of the Buddhist monks I've encountered (here with the Mahayana or otherwise) seem to interact so comfortably and amicably with us lay people, and to interact as human beings and equals rather than with that sort of holier-than-thou sense of separation that can be so apparent in many religious institutions. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure that sort of sense of separation happens to a certain extent in Buddhism as well (and depending on the school of course), and vice versa for other religious traditions, but on the whole I'm quite moved by Buddhism's active encouragement of "clergy-commoner" interactions.
...In any case, though, the inauguration is about to start, so I better run... more later!


A chasm is opening up between the EU and a Trump-led US
EU leaders arrive for a summit in Malta and top of the agenda are how to deal with Donald Trump, refugees, Brexit — and how to stand up for ‘European values’
Valletta — The EU often struggles to conceal its splits, but they are nothing compared to the chasm opening up in its relations with the US. With US President Donald Trump forecasting the unraveling of the EU, sowing division between member states and cheerleading for Brexit, EU leaders arrive in Valletta, Malta, at their first summit since Trump unleashed his inaugural whirlwind, more exposed than ever. The superpower which, until now, has bought their goods, paid for their security and ratified their values has suddenly become an uncertain partner.
"Europe has its own destiny in its hands," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday. "The clearer we are, how we define our role in the world, the better we can maintain our transatlantic relationship."
In response to Trump, EU president Donald Tusk is calling for an extraordinary show of unity. In a letter to the bloc’s leaders this week, Tusk ranked Trump’s broadsides alongside Russian aggression, an assertive China and radical Islam as threats to the bloc’s future.
"The challenges currently facing the EU are more dangerous than ever before," Tusk wrote. "In a world full of tension and confrontation, what is needed is courage, determination and political solidarity of Europeans. Without them we will not survive."
The one-day summit offers Europe an opportunity to make a statement of those values. Long before Trump ignited protests across the globe with his immigration ban, the Malta meeting was planned as a discussion on refugee policy. Trump’s decision may not prompt any immediate change to the European approach, but it serves to concentrate the minds of leaders who have struggled to find common ground.
"There is no hiding place anymore," said Shada Islam, director for geopolitics at the Friends of Europe think tank in Brussels. "The Valletta summit should be a chance for the 28 EU leaders to take a hard look at how Europe is going to conduct itself in the Trump era."
Faced with the biggest influx of migrants since the Second World War, Europe’s leaders have, for two years, failed to unite around a response and watched social cohesion fray across the bloc as nationalists profited and the pillars of EU integration wobbled.
Several governments reintroduced checks along frontiers with other members, some refused to take part in refugee burden-sharing, while others voiced doubts about a deal with Turkey that offered authorities in Ankara cash, visa liberalisation and a vague prospect of future EU membership in return for stemming the flow of migrants.
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The summit’s response to Trump’s immigration policy is likely to emphasise European values, EU officials said. While taking a tough line on illegal migration, the officials leading the talks are likely to push for more aid to the countries refugees are fleeing and for more action against human-smuggling. It wouldn’t be the first time an assertive US president has helped forge a consensus in Europe — George W Bush’s invasion of Iraq in 2003 encouraged one of the closest periods of Franco-German co-operation of recent times.
Now, as then, Britain is the outlier with Prime Minister Theresa May repeating Tony Blair’s role as the world’s envoy in Washington, struggling to rein in the US administration’s more controversial instincts. After being caught out by Trump’s migration ban just hours after she was courted in the White House, May will tell EU colleagues that she wants a strong partnership between the UK and the EU on migration even after Brexit.
The EU is not "threatened" by Trump "but I do think there’s room for explanations because sometimes I have the impression that the new administration does not know the EU in detail", European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said.
Still, any display of unity will likely do little to alter the more fundamental differences between EU nations.
Agreeing to stem arrivals is easier than the question of what to do with those already in the bloc, and Hungary is leading opposition to a German-backed plan to distribute refugees across the EU under a quota system. The flow of refugees to Europe has fallen dramatically since its peak in the second half of 2015 when as many as 10,000 migrants a day were crossing into Greece. But that decline hinges on the accord with Turkey, which looks more fragile by the day.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeatedly threatened to throw open Turkey’s borders, accusing the EU of failing to keep its side of the deal. If Greece and Germany don’t extradite fugitive Turkish military officers involved in July’s botched coup attempt, the deal could collapse, Ilnur Cevik, an aide to Erdogan said this week.
EU governments are also divided over the economic sanctions against Russia, encouraged by President Vladimir Putin’s offer of lucrative energy deals to some while his fighter jets make incursions into the air space of the Baltic states. Trump appears to have similar tactics, tapping into resentment in southern Europe over the bloc’s German-dominated economic policy and promising the UK a favourable trade deal as he predicts others countries will follow Britain through the exit.
"Donald Trump wants Europe to be split and weak," said Manfred Weber, leader of the Christian Democrats in the European Parliament and an ally of Merkel, on Wednesday. "In Valletta, EU leaders must show the world that Europe is standing up for its values."


Comment 1: We suggest including an example to cover the use case where an author may not want to include the long description on the same page. (ex. a complex chart where a describedby attribute points to an id on the page which contains a link to a second resource containing the complete description).
Comment 2: There are a number of problems with the Step 2 example:
Comment 3: Steps 3-5: Please add alt attributes to the img elements in the example code.
Comment 4: Step 9: "It also ensures that visual focus is indicated when the element receives focus." - We don't understand how this follows from setting the alt attribute.
Comment 5: See Comment 42 on the WAI-ARIA spec on this topic. We believe that automatically bringing up tooltips on focus is often bad design that will create an unpleasant experience for keyboard users. A keyboard command should request that the tooltip be displayed. (It would also be possible to introduce a delay before bringing up the tooltip, as happens with hover, but this makes perhaps unwarranted assumptions about the manual dexterity of the keyboard user.)
Comment 6: It is clear that the element with attribute presentation is removed from the accessibility hierarchy. However, this section implies, for a table, that the table substructure elements will also be removed. How does an author or user agent implementor know which additional subelements elements are also covered by a presentation attribute? If a ul or ol element is given role presentation, are its children li elements also removed? Or are all descendent elements removed (but not their contents)? What if a layout table contains important structural markup within its table cells? The spec needs to be clearer about the meaning of role presentation.
Comment 7: The first example in the discussion of the group role is a row in a grid. Does this imply that group could/should be used instead of row within a grid? Are group and row equivalent roles within grids?
Comment 8: "Gridcells are focusable within a grid unlike a table." Does this mean that the author is (always) responsible for making them focusable, via tabindex or aria-activedescendant? or can the author assume that the user agent will make them focusable? We have similar questions about expanding and collapsing rows.
Comment 9: aria-relevant='text' "Textual content includes text equivalents, such as the alt attribute of images." This seems different from the interpretation given for role=presentation, where alt attributes of images are not considered text content (hence not exposed). Please be consistent about whether alt text is considered the text of an element or not.
Comment 9: Item 3: How can it be determined that all source objects have been grabbed? By nature of the functionality, the user is free to keep adding or removing source objects. It seems like it would be necessary to set the aria-dropeffect attributes every time the source objects change.
Comment 10: The choice of Ctrl as the modifier key for Global recommendations is the intuitive modifier on Windows and Linux, but it would not be intuitive on the Mac. We think the modifier should be consistent with the OS conventions
Comment 11: "the author must provide documentation of those key mappings in the contents of the web page." While we understand the motivation for this clause, this is too restrictive. For a web application, it may make much more sense to provide separate training and documentation than to include documentation of keyboard commands directly in the page.
Comment 12: "Using col and rowspan should be reflected in the keyboard navigation." We assume this is colspan and rowspan? Since there are no ARIA properties for these attributes, they could only be used if the grid is based on HTML table mark-up. Consider providing corresponding ARIA grid properties.
Comment 13: "If a widget is in the current grid cell that also uses an
d ESC key, then the keys will bubble up to allow each ESC to be used." Does this mean that it is not possible to execute the ESC action on the widget without also leaving Actionable Mode? This needs additional clarification.
Comment 13: "Spacebar is a toggle selected/unselected." What does it mean to unselect a radio button? Does this return the radio group to its initial state, with nothing selected? Since this is non-standard behavior, it should be spelled out more clearly.
Comment 14: Regarding Ctrl+PageUp/Ctrl+PageDown. This is a serious usability issue. We think we should not reuse those keystokes, even though they are standard.
Comment 15: Since Arrow is not a modifier key, Ctrl-Arrow-Space makes no sense. What key combination was intended here?
Comment 16: "The trigger element to which the tooltip is attached, e.g., a link, should never actually lose input focus." This means that any trigger element with a tooltip must implement the tooltip keyboard behavior. e.g. ESC, onblur etc. This seems problematic. At the very least, it leads to extensive code duplication.
Comment 17: "If more then one widget uses the same keys, e.g., Esc, then they should be handled in a Last In First Out (LIFO) manner." - Please clarify; this makes it sound as if you cannot get the ESC behavior of any widget without getting the ESC behavior of all.
Comment 18: Localizing the hot key used seems like a bad idea. Localized names may not start with unique letters, and predictability of keyboard access goes down as each author decides how to localize the commands.
Comment 19: Arrow commands should not depend on the orientation of the splitter, since blind users have no way to find out what that orientation is. Always make Left Arrow and Up Arrow move splitter left or up, as appropriate.
Comment 20: Why is F6 is listed here, unless it is supposed to take focus from the splitter to an adjacent pane? Once focus is on the pane, the splitter can't control whether it rotates through other panes.


Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is the process by which a company communicates with its customers by means of a computerized system. A CRM program or software solution can be a very effective tool not only for enhanced customer service, but it can help you increase sales and customer loyalty.
One of the most powerful aspects of a Customer Relationship Management System is that is makes it easy for you to keep a regular line of communication open with your customers via an automated email feature. Also it helps you to sustain a “Drip Marketing” campaign with your customers; allowing you to make announcements that promote other services or products.
It is a proven fact that the customers you already have are more likely to buy from you than other prospects.
Benefits of a CRM Solution
Up-selling new products or services to current customers
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There are many CRM products on the market that may fit your situation perfectly, and some companies require a custom CRM program due to the nature of their business.
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The Sentient Machine
SparkCognition founder and CEO Amir Husain reported on the many uses of artificial intelligence.
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U.S. Policy in Afghanistan
Washington Journal: HUSAIN HAQQANI
Garrett Graff looked at the U.S. government’s Doomsday plans.
The Presidency in Black and White
White House correspondent April Ryan shared stories from her over twenty-year career.


Becca Westbrook Admissions Counselor firstname.lastname@example.org 256.824.2710 256.824.2710 SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH BECCA Areas AL Counties: Blount, Cullman, Etowah, Marshall, St. Clair, Talladega Hi, my name is Becca and I attended UAH as a theatre major. While in college at UAH I really enjoyed playing tabletop games and participating in and watching theatre performances. My favorite thing as a student was the support I got from my academic department and the faculty and staff across the campus. I always felt like I got very individual support to make sure I was going to be successful in and out of college. I know UAH will provide the same support for you while you're here! Discover More about Becca!


I don't remember seeing a report on this. Noticed that when heat packs, warm guts and frying pans, basically anything that is hot, is placed in an item of clothing, it does not appear Red. When the article is removed from player inventory and placed on the ground, and then put back on the player, the warm item tile then appears red.
- Operating System
- Windows 10
Steps To Reproduce
- Heat item on a fire, a stove, activate a heat pack or skin and quarter an animal.
- Move item to a jacket or pants. Item tile appears opaque, even when it is hot.
- Remove article of clothing with the heated item and place it on ground
- Drag article of clothing back to player. Item tile now appears red around the object, indicating it is warm.
Item appears to still function properly by heating the player, despite the indicator/display bug.


Compass, the world's largest catering group, is planning to use new pressure cooking microwave technology to prepare 6.6m hospital meals and 2m school dinners next year in a move it claims will cut waste, energy bills and labour costs.
As well as providing considerable cost savings for Compass, the caterer claims the steam/microwave cooking method increases the range and nutritional value of menus at institutions that have for decades been criticised for poor food quality.
The technology was spotted in Marks & Spencer's "E-Steam" ready meals. It operates by using steam given off from food in the microwave to act as a further pressure cooker. A patented valve on the microwave packaging keeps pressure at a constant level while cooking.
Compass was so impressed with the technology it bought the Swiss company behind the innovation last year. Pilot projects in hospitals have been well received and the technology is seen as ideal for frequently disrupted environments such as busy wards with high patient turnover.
About 70% of meals at Medirest, Compass's hospital division, will be cooked using the "Steamplicity" technology next year. Meanwhile, the innovation has quickly spawned copycat products. Compass's main competitor Sodexo said it had introduced a steam-plated technology into a number of hospitals and seen satisfaction levels rising from 63% to 88%.
Bill Vickers, Compass's UK and Ireland marketing and foodservice director, said: "There is UK margin and there is UK reputation. The two are very linked - and that is a lesson hard learned."


Many round dashboard controls are good for the (male) ego – at least when it comes to driving cars. Driving business performance, however, is a different story.
Round dashboard controls are very valuable when the indicator signalizes something significant in its upright position. This is the case, for example, when the gauge shows the optimal speed to switch gears or a normal oil temperature.
In airplanes and race cars, many pilots position all of their controls in the chassis to achieve just that. This way, they can see at a glance if all operations are running smoothly. When it comes to observing exact values such as current speed before the start of a curve, however, digital displays are used. Round controls are not suitable. Even Walter Röhrl says so.
Bars instead of gauges: Each bar’s length represents the indicator’s variance from the upright position.
These best practices also apply for designing management information. Bars are used to illustrate variances. Positive variances are placed to the right, while negative ones are placed to the left. The center line represents all values with a variance of zero, or the upright position of an indicator in a round control.
In management dashboards, tachometers waste space, are difficult to read – and quite frankly, look ludicrous.


Diwali is synonymous with Lakshmi Pooja to propitiate the blessings of the Goddess for wealth and prosperity.
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festival. Lakshmi and Kuber are worshipped on this day. It is customary to buy gold, jewelry to mark the auspicious occasion.
Every house that celebrates this festival gets ready to decorate the houses with energy and enthusiasm.
Diwali is perhaps one of the most glamorous and popular festival of India, which is celebrated in large numbers.
The festival is also celebrated in among the Hindu communities of Guyana, Fiji, Malaysia, Nepal, Mauritius, Myanmar, Singapore, Srilanka, Trinidad and Tobago, Britain, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Africa, UK, US and Australia.
Varanasi lights up on this day and turns magical when people light rows of lamps, bathe and chant holy chants in the early hours.
The Golden Temple at Amritsar also glitters on this day when thousand of fireworks and lamps are lit bringing in merriment among the community.
Diwali has a strange energy which makes people get ready for the festival by cleaning and decorating their houses.
Torans are hung at the entrances of the house with decorations and embellishments. They add a touch of glamour to the house for the festival.
People perform pooja and distribute prasad among their friends and relatives.
Diwali is incomplete without feasting of sweets that are prepared specially for the occasion.
Grand breakfasts, lunch and dinner menus are prepared lovingly for the family and guests.
Several gastronomical delights makes the occasion a true feasting festival.
Diyas, electric lights and candles come to life in the evenings on Diwali. The houses radiate brilliance and happiness.
The festival brings together the young and the old under one roof amidst dance, songs and merriment.
Colorful lanterns or Aakashkandil are yet another highlight of the occasion which lights up the homes, shops and the country.
Diwali is the time to bury the bad feelings and bring in cheer and sheer ecstasy by spending time together, exchanging greetings and gifts.
The noise of the firecrackers drowns the evening of Diwali that celebrates the triumph of the good over the evil.
Diwali is a beautiful occasion that ushers in auspiciousness, joy, cheer and fun.


CREEKSIDE WATER DAMAGE
A licensed home inspector found high levels of moisture in the back wall of a duplex.
- the entire wall was rotted from long term water leakage caused by
- insufficient roof overhang allowing water to leak into the wall cavity, and
- cracks in the stucco wall allowing water leakage from the snow dump pile against the wall.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Sheathing removed to expose damage
- Rotten wood removed and replaced with new kiln dried studs
- Note no mold found on backside of gyproc
- Note damaged area carved out of studs to preserve integrity of ceramic tile shower behind
- New vapour barrier, insulation, sheathing and building paper installed
- Siding complete


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In collaboration with Gemalto, Apple would work with a SIM card built into the iPhone itself. If such an option would facilitate the lives of users, it is not palatable to the operators, for whom it is a declaration of war somehow.With a virtual SIM card, it would be much easier to switch operators.
Gemalto have developed a platform that allows Apple to remotely manage its chip devices. It would offer the possibility to California's access to the type of plan selected and recorded communications of the subscriber. Apple could become a virtual operator can operate worldwide.
Following this outcry, Apple has decided to delay implementation of its offensive on the SIM card until at least 2012, "writes Les Echos, without citing sources.
Operators would put pressure on both Apple and Gemalto. The French company makes 50% of its revenue with them.
However, this is apparently only postponed it. The Cupertino company would be willing to seek other suppliers as Gemalto, if it yielded to pressure from its traditional customers.
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Fan art of Okoye, from movie Black patnher. done in my leisure time. Sculpted and painted in zbrush.
Okoye serves with distinction as head of the Dora Milake, a ceremonial order of warrior women tasked with protecting the leader of Wakanda. A traditionalist at heart, Okoye places her duty to the king above all else, who in turn trusts her as one of his top advisors. With her fierce and noble spirit, Okoye is prepared to make any sacrifice to keep her people safe and free.
Wonderful art found in pinterst https://i.pinimg.com/564x/4d/22/07/4d2207c23dc93d7eb52647b22f2b3d8a.jpg
Hope you all like it.


City Going Digital for Building Approval Process
DOWNTOWN — City officials are hoping to dramatically reduce the time it takes to get building projects approved by digitizing the process — an online-only system that will replace office visits with web cam conferences and require electronic architectural drawings.
Currently it can take developers months to gain all the OKs needed to begin construction, with numerous agencies needed to sign off on details ranging from sprinkler system designs to sewer connections.
The new system, which comes at a nominal cost to the city, is designed to accelerate the process "from months to minutes,” said Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who gathered with other officials Wednesday to announce the launch of the “NYC Development Hub."
“We all heard horror stories about delays in the approval process that cost time and money,” Bloomberg said.
The program, which the city has been testing for several months, will require engineers and architects to submit all building plans electronically to a secure online system that can be accessed by staff from departments across the city.
The project's focus is a new high-tech “hub” at the Department of Buildings headquarters equipped with web cams, interactive smart boards, tablets and other screens that allow staff to hold live web conferences with developers and staff from other agencies, including the FDNY, Department of Environmental Protection, City Planning, Parks and the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Plans can be discussed and marked up digitally, in real time, eliminating the need to ferry documents back and forth, schedule numerous appointments and wait in lines.
"Welcome to the digital age at the Department of Buildings," Commissioner Robert LiMandri said, explaining that the plan's forerunner, launched this summer and called Get it Done, had led to the approval of more than 1,400 projects.
Bruce Beal, executive vice president of the Related Companies, said his staff began using the new hub a little more than a month ago for a new project at West 30th Street and Tenth Avenues and has been impressed.
“This will make projects happen faster," he said, predicting it could cut approval times in half.
The DOB reviewed nearly 460,000 construction plans in 2010.


The federal Environmental Protection Agency says there are problems with air-quality permits that the state Department of Environmental Quality has recommended for the proposed Nucor Steel Louisiana iron manufacturing complex in Convent.
But EPA Dallas Regional Director Al Armendariz said Tuesday that all of the problems, including concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, seem fixable.
"I am optimistic that DEQ is going to be able to address all of our substantive concerns about the draft permit," Armendariz said in a telephone interview.
DEQ's proposed permits would allow construction and operation of a $750 million direct reduced iron manufacturing plant on a small piece of a 4,000-acre tract it bought earlier this year from Entergy Corp. for construction of a larger, $3.4 billion pig iron manufacturing complex.
The permits also cover changes in permits issued by DEQ in early 2010 for the larger pig iron facility that result from the construction of the DRI facility. The earlier permit was issued before EPA adopted new greenhouse gas regulations.
Nucor has said it decided to build the DRI facility in part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In a Jan. 7 letter to DEQ, EPA praised Nucor for "taking a proactive approach" to decrease emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide from the two proposed facilities. Using the direct reduced iron manufacturing process and a new catalytic reduction process to cut emissions "is breaking new ground in the realm of air pollution control, and is of great benefit to air quality and the environment."
But the letter also said DEQ needs to better explain its decision to treat the DRI plant as a separate facility from the larger pig iron plant for permitting purposes, rather than requiring the entire manufacturing campus to be considered under a single permit.
Armendariz said EPA wants to make sure that Nucor does not circumvent more stringent regulations by having the two manufacturing facilities permitted separately.
"We've talked to DEQ about this, and they've indicated to us that they'll be able to address our concerns," he said. "But we need to see the reasons why."
Even if the entire pig iron plant were found to fall under the new greenhouse gas rules, Armendariz said he doesn't think there would be a problem in ultimately issuing that permit.
The company would need to show that it was using the best available technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which might include a review of whether there's an ability to capture and sequester carbon dioxide deep underground.
Deciding to build the DRI facility, which will take the place of part of the pig iron plant, would be one part of the company's emissions reduction strategy, he said.
A spokeswoman for DEQ said the state agency could not comment on EPA's concerns because the agency hasn't completed its response to EPA.
The EPA letter also requested more information on why Nucor proposes to use "selective catalytic reduction" to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from the pig iron facility, but says it doesn't expect the emissions reduction strategy to work.
Armendariz said the method has a long track record of success at other facilities, including coal-fired power plants, oil refineries and pulp and paper mills. He said EPA wants the company to explain alternative technologies that it would turn to if the catalytic reduction process doesn't work, because the company would be held to the lower emission amount under its permit.
The agency has similar concerns about the state's acceptance of Nucor's use of coarser grains of particulate matter, called PM10, to estimate dust emissions. Tiny particles of dust from the manufacturing process can be inhaled and cause or exacerbate lung disease.
EPA established new standards for finer particles, called PM2.5, in 1997, and has been phasing out the use of the larger grain size in modeling used by companies to determine whether they meet the new standards.
"We still allow its use to go through permitting, but they need to justify why it's needed," Armendariz said. "Now, there's a lot of sophisticated analyzers and model tools that use the smaller grain sizes."
Armendariz said his office has been working closely with DEQ to get the permits right.
"We began conversations with DEQ at the beginning of November about this new permit and about the comments we were likely to be submitting," he said. "We've held weekly and sometimes biweekly conversations with them at the staff and management level, and sometimes between myself and (DEQ) Sec. (Peggy) Hatch.
"I'm optimistic that when DEQ issues its revised permit in the coming days, they will have addressed the comments we've put forward," he said. If not, EPA can require changes in the final permits, under the regulations that allow the federal agency to grant the state authority to administer the federal permitting process.
The public comment period on the permits closed on Jan. 3. Once DEQ issues its final version of the permit, EPA will have 45 days to review it.
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* Everyone involved in innovation needs to help focus innovators onto issues of strategic importance rather than allowing them simply to pick off quick-wins (item 1 below).
* However much we identify and develop new opportunities for innovation, we need people whose role is to get them into widespread use (Item 2).
* Accelerators are using all sorts of ways to support innovators (Item 3); and they are getting more choosy about who they accept and what kinds of opportunities they will support (Item 4 below).
* And if there are many aspiring entrepreneurs who do not get accepted for an Accelerator, here is a FREE website that can do a lot to help them develop their idea (Item 5).
John Whatmore at
The Centre for Leadership in Creativity
Join the discussions at https://johnwhatmore.com/
* * *
Focusing Intensive Development programmes onto issues of strategic importance
In selecting candidates largely on the basis of their ideas for generating a new business, Accelerators have focused more on quick-wins than on major social, economic or cultural issues. How could aspiring entrepreneurs be encouraged to work with issues of major strategic importance? What can we learn from EPSRC’s week-long ‘Sandpits’, Watershed, Bristol’s Sandboxes, Tom Inns work with AHRC, IBM’s UK Laboratories and Future Centers work? (http://wp.me/p3beJt-5A)
Innovation in the UK badly needs ‘pull’ as well as ‘push’
Innovation in the UK has suffered a short-term decline in expenditure. In continuing to attach high priority to innovation CEOs have evidently been distracted by the need for fire-fighting. While Nesta and the TSB seek to chart the paths forward for innovation, CEOs need to provide support, as does the Association of Managers of Innovation in the US in its own valuable way, for the embattled members of their staff whose job it is to build innovation into their organisations. (http://wp.me/p3beJt-5x)
We are planning to run one or more seminars in the Autumn for CEOs and Heads of Innovation – people whose role is to deliver innovation
Curating support for inventers, innovators and creatives
Leaders of Incubators, Accelerators and Science Parks provide opportunities for their participants to learn from others – other innovators, creatives and mentors, as well as to reflect on their learnings. What makes for a good cocktail of support?
Accelerators getting more choosy and more targeted
Accelerators attract quantities of applicants, a number of whom have ideas for new businesses that are very evidently non-starters, some even barmy; many have ideas of limited scope, some of whom present poorly. A few have an immediate appeal as really disruptive, or as having an innovative approach to a big issue, though not necessarily demonstrating outstanding entrepreneurial qualities. How are selection processes trying to deal with these issues?
A website for aspiring entrepreneurs – who have no money!
A website is developing fast that can help the many thousands of people in the UK who want to start their own business. It offers some of the guidance that incubators and accelerators provide,
and it does so free of charge. It uses a collection of information to provide an assessment of the maturity of the enterprise – as a venture, and to help raise that profile. It will become increasingly widely useful. (http://wp.me/p3beJt-5D)
The Centre for Leadership in Creativity (a ‘virus for creativity’) carries out research and provides con-
sultancy and peer-to-peer learning for organisations looking to enhance their creativity and innovation.
Copyright John Whatmore 2013
The Centre for Leadership in Creativity 138 Iffley Road,London W6 OPE
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1991 galant vr4 (evo 0)
5.2k negotiable, first good offer gets it. trades welcome. i am selling my 1991 galant vr4 #411/2000 with only around 60k miles on the engine. these are extremely rare tuner cars/rally cars, with less than 2000 in the country. for that...
1991 galant vr4 #67/2000 - $6000 (holladay)
Selling my galant vr4 #67 of 2000 made in 1991 in awd turbo. 136k miles and in great shape body wise and motor was rebuilt about three years ago. no rust on this car. motor is built but i have always run the evo3 big 16g around ten or...
92 mitsubishi galant vr4 (central nj)
Sold at 4000 $
I have a belize green vr4 project that im looking to sell. i have had the car for a a little bit then took it apart to rebuild and its been sitting since. i haven't had the time to get it back together and at this point the main reason i...
Mitsubishi galant 2003 v6 fast reliable comfy (columbus)
Sold at 2500 $
Hello. im selling my 2003 mitsubishi galant gtz. this car has been great to me. i enjoy its speedy acceleration, handling, and corner pick up! and it has a nice rumble sound in higher rpms. i took on this vehicle to build a car of my own...
1991 galant vr4 #67/2000 (holladay)
Sold at 7200 $
Selling my limited edition galant vr4 #67 of 2000 made in 1991 (has a dash badge with its number). it is awd turbo with 5 speed. 136k miles and in great shape both mechanically and cosmetically. the body has no major dents or dings and...
1992 mitsubishi galant (titusville fl)
Sold at 2000 $
Almost all original, aside from regular maintenance. exterior needs paint and a new windage tray for the wipers. everything in the car functions. even still has the original stereo with aux input. has full infinity speakers all around....
1990-1992 mitsubishi galant e39a 2.0l turbo engine & ecu jdm 4g63 (1343 w michigan st)
Sold at 1999 $
Used jdm engines / low mileage & reliable for engine replacements
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Jdm 4g63 turbo mitsubishi 2.0l engine 6 bolt eclipse galant cyclone vr (santa fe springs off 605 fwy)
Sold at 2199 $
Mitsubishi 4g63 7bolt eclipse talon turbo 94-97 gs-t 2.0 dohc 5spd
mitsubishi 4g63 turbo 2.0l 94-97 eclipse gs-t fwd, eagle talon turbo fwd* actual item is pictured and shown** review each and every pic** as the condition it is in, is...
1992 mitsubishi galant vr4 (phoenix)
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7bolt 4g63 fesh oem rebuild with stock internals and bore, balance shaft shaft delete kit, new oil pump,4 layer hg, arp headstuds, motor was assembled by boosty built and apex in il. motor has maybe 25 miles on it. head is stock....
1991 galant gvr4 part out vr4 (canton)
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1 set of blue top injectors with fuel rail and fpr
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1987 jdm mitsubishi galant vr4 rhd (streamwood)
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Five organizations will receive $1,000 grants for participating in Doggy Paddle contest at the new ShelterChallenge.com.
The winners were:
Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, Inc., St Pauls, NC, United States
Purrfect Pals, Arlington, WA, United States
The Cat House on the Kings, Parlier, CA, United States
Noah's Arks Rescue, Okatie, SC. United States
CATS Cradle Shelter, Inc, Fargo, ND, United States
The Doggy Paddle contest gave groups and their supports a way to test the new ShelterChallenge.com features including registering their shelter or rescue group for upcoming Challenges.
Since 2008, The Animal Rescue Site has funded more than $1.3 million in Shelter Challenge grants for organizations through the United States, Canada, and elsewhere.


Saturday, October 5, 2013
American Sharks "American Sharks" CD The End Records
Released September 17, 2013
American Sharks are a three piece band from Austin Texas. Nick Cornetti (Drums), Mike Hardin (Bass, Vocals) and Will Ellis (guitar) play stoner rock with a hardcore punk drive.
Stoner rock and hardcore punk are two things I love. Think FuManChu, drinking whiskey and starting fights. ‘Cept I think these guys just like to rock rather than fight. Check the video for “Overdrive” and you will see what I mean. Wish I was at the party in the video (actually I have been at parties like that - which is probably why I love the video/song so much).
Discover the American Sharks!


[Random pre-post note: I hate when people call Thanksgiving "turkey day". That's dumb. That's not the point of the holiday. It's especially annoying for non meat eaters I think too :P]
Ah yes... Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. Mine was quite hectic this year, but as always, it was totally worth it. I baked and cooked on Wednesday, then went out for some tasty Mexican food for girls night with my aunts, Grandma, [one] sister, and my mama, and finished the night perfectly with the arrival of Andrew who I hadn't seen in a month <3! Thursday was filled with absolute chaos while we scrambled to clean the house up, bake pumpkin pie, two loaves of banana bread, sweet potato casserole, and potatoes. There were apparently about ~31 people at our house that day/ night... It was hot, crowded, loud, and most of all- amazing! Family from out of town came and we had family photo shoots with Great Grandma D. We played corn hole (with the bean bags and wood boards) outside in the dark, with the help of my dad's genius flashlight-in-a-cup-under-the-corn-hole-board idea! I totally dominated at it, too. No big deal. ;) We finished the night off with cousins, some wine, Charlie Brown, and a board game. Oh and Team Weber (my aunt and uncle), Mom, and I dancing to/ blasting tunes while cleaning up the after-party mess and dishes.
Friday Andrew and I went out to lunch at Pizza Luce, got me [another] new phone (that I still hate), and went on down to his hometown. It was a fairly laid back weekend there, along with hearing live music at one of the local bars. Our friend and his brothers played, which was the main reason we went to see it, and they were awesome. Totally unbiased opinion ;) Hehe. Then today we went out to lunch with our friend and Andrew's cousins, then had to say our goodbyes.
I'm now back in Winona and I would really love to just sleep for 12+ hours. But I need to unpack and study for my finals and the GRE. Boooo.
With that, I shall leave you with a list of [most of] the things I'm thankful for in my life. Since it just seems like the right thing to do after such a great break.
* My beautiful sisters. Despite the fact that we're all totally different personalities, we somehow find common grounds and get along. Very well. They've been my best friends since the beginning.
* My freaking wonderful parents. Words can't describe how much I love my parents. They're so great, have helped my sisters and I so much, and taught us good life values that I can treasure forever.
* The rest of my family. Cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, great grandparents, etc. Family always has been, and always will be my number one in life!
* Andrew. He's a genius, philosophical, handsome, caring, hilarious, goofy, sweetheart of a boyfriend and my life could not be complete without him!
* Andrew's family. Even though I haven't known them that long, they've been so welcoming and caring towards me. It's so nice to have that. I really love his cousins too (at least the one's I've met so far!) because we get along well.
* Friends. I love them. From Winona, Spain, the cities. Wherever. I love them.
* Having a job! Well, technically two jobs for now. Even though they're not super high paying, it helps pay my rent, bills, and groceries. And so many people are not lucky enough to have a job. I'm glad I do, and that I like it.
* The ability to speak English and Spanish.
* Knowing how to cook and what to eat. I'm glad I've been able to learn how to take care of myself and live a healthier lifestyle.
* A place to lay my head at night.
* The ability to walk, talk, see, hear, taste, feel.
Mostly I'm thankful to be alive. Even though life seems like it sucks sometimes, and even though I cry or yell or don't know how to handle a situation- I know I'll get through it. I'm young still and have so much life to live! I'm lucky to be here and where I am today. :)


Collect all coins for limited number of moves. Use obstacles and power-ups. Enjoy all the 50 levels of the game.
Bartender: The Right Mix
Welcome to out pre-part cocktail mixing game for cocktail connoisseurs! Pour, shake and serve! Our barman Miguel is in your hands, but watch out, he's a bit partial to a cocktail himself!
Icy Gifts 2
Christmas is in danger! Santa and all of his gifts are frozen. Blast away Santa’s ice encasing using a variety of weapons and power-up’s to save Santa and Christmas! Catch the gifts, upgrade your arsenal of bombs, earn awards and have a BLAST! To unlock Endless Mode, complete all 45 levels of exploding, Santa-saving fun! For an added challenge, complete all levels earning all stars to upgrade your...
Rodent Tree Jump
Compete in the Tree Jumping competition and earn eternal fame amongst your fellow rodents.
This new type of game developped by our team will bring you in an amazing horror - suspense - adventure - shooting style journey. In this puzzle like - shooting game, you will play as a Pest Exterminator. You have been sent to clean up a building, when you are in it, you realise something is not right at all. You'll have at your disposal over 10 well designed and different weapons to choose from. A creepy and well designed flash game !
Doctor Ku - The Alien Room
To escape the attic you have to help the alien first. A complex alien proccess can turn the natural songs into energy...
Monkey & Bananas
When other monkey distracts the gorilla, your monkey need to get the bananas from gorilla's bag.
Fold away areas of the level to give your character access to each exit! With 30 levels to challenge you, what more could you ask for? Featuring an awesome soundtrack and pixel graphics that you've come to love from Nitrome games!


The start of the Hanford nuclear reservation 75 years ago and how it has changed the Tri-Cities community will be the focus of a public television program.
“Evolution of the Secret City: A Fireside Chat About the Hanford Story” will air at 7 p.m. Thursday on KTNW and KWSU.
Leidos, an owner of Hanford contractor Mission Support Alliance, organized the panel, which spoke at the Reach museum in Richland with PBS filming.
Speakers included Eric Boyle, Department of Energy chief historian; Jack Briggs, retired Tri-City Herald publisher; Doc Hastings, retired U.S. representative; Mike Lawrence, a former top Hanford manager for DOE; and Greg Jones, DOE chief operating officer for Hanford.
In 1943, the rural residents of what’s now the Hanford Site were forced from their homes and farms for a secret effort to make plutonium as the allies raced to develop an atomic bomb before the Nazis.
The wartime effort changed the world as it ushered in the atomic age, and also changed the Tri-Cities, bringing a large federal government presence that remains to this day.


Compared to all the truth and wisdom of the world, the idea of sending HIM a love message from within can be a profound idea. Telling HIM you love HIM without words does a marvelous and miraculous thing.
The miraculous thing is that HE sends HIS love back to you before you start to send your love up to HIM. This signaling to HIM of how much you love HIM is, for HIM, the real deal.
Telling HIM you love HIM without using words is possible only if you really do love HIM. Sometimes we use words and do not mean them. Sometimes the words we say or think in our mind are just routine ramblings of thought. However, sending a genuine message of love to HIM without words has the ability to open infinite spiritual doors.
Enjoy HIS blessings & Relax!
HIS Blessings – a blog by HIS Humble Servant at https://nadeemzaigham.home.blog


Biden has vowed to make the fight against the coronavirus, which has killed more than 300,000 Americans and infected more than 17 million, his top priority when he takes office on Jan. 20. At age 78, he is in the high-risk group for the highly contagious respiratory disease.
Republican President Donald Trump, who lost the Nov. 3 election to his Democratic rival, frequently downplayed the severity of the pandemic and oversaw response health experts say was disorganized and cavalier and sometimes ignored the science behind disease transmission.
Trump was infected with the virus in the fall and multiple members of his inner circle and White House staff have also been infected. The outgoing president, making unsubstantiated claims of widespread electoral fraud, has focused on trying to overturn his election loss in recent weeks, even as daily COVID-19 deaths soared.
On Sunday, Trump’s campaign said it had filed a petition again asking the U.S. Supreme Court to upend the election results by overturning Pennsylvania court rulings involving mail ballots. Some members of Congress, where the agreement was reached on Sunday on a new relief package in response to the pandemic, dismissed the challenge.
“I think based on the 57 cases and the initial rulings, you know, any fair-minded person would have to conclude that there’s a narrow, there’s a narrow path for the election to be overturned,” said Republican Senator John Kennedy.
After the United States authorized a vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc and German partner BioNTech SE on Dec. 11, distribution of a second approved vaccine, made by Moderna Inc, began on Saturday.
Initial inoculations have been given to health professionals, and Vice President Mike Pence, his wife, Karen, and Surgeon General Jerome Adams received vaccines at a White House event on Friday as the administration scrambled to build support for what will be a nationwide program.
Biden will inherit the logistical challenges of distributing the vaccine to hundreds of millions of Americans, as well as the task of persuading people who worry its development was rushed for political reasons to take it.
Only 61% of respondents in a poll conducted from Dec. 2 to 8 said they were open to getting vaccinated. That is short of the 70% officials say is needed to reach herd immunity, either through exposure or vaccination. Roughly 5% of Americans have been infected.
Efforts to limit the economic fallout on Americans from the pandemic were boosted on Sunday when congressional leaders agreed on a $900 billion package to provide the first new aid in months, with votes likely on Monday.
The measure would be the second-largest stimulus in U.S. history, following a $2.3 trillion aid bill passed in March. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said it would include over $30 billion to support procurement and distribution of the vaccine, “ensuring it’s free and rapidly distributed to everyone.”
On Sunday, a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel recommended that frontline essential workers and people aged 75 and older be next in line to receive the vaccine.


wlajwl (6803) - Quad Cities, Iowa, USA - MAR 15, 2017 Bricks (1124) - Delaware, USA - SEP 11, 2010
2.3 AROMA 3/10 APPEARANCE 2/5 TASTE 5/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 10/20
UPDATED: NOV 5, 2011 Has no redeeming qualities other than it is cheap and very drinkable. Underrated though. At least as good as the other domestic lights.
Similar to Miller Lite, very mild but with a corrosive/nasty edge in the finish. ZxWx (81) - MEXICO - FEB 19, 2017
Appearance: golden, clear, white foam, frothy,
Taste: lightly bitter,
Palate: light body, very thin, lively carbonation, refreshing Shanebrews (293) - Virginia, USA - OCT 7, 2016
This is a competitor to Keystone Light and Busch Light. Of the group, I think this tastes the best: it is not a foul tasting beer, if not particularly bold or notable either - but it does have a taste (unlike Keystone Light). If one is going to drink light beer, I say, buy the cheapest brand that doesn’t gag a goat: Milwaukee’s Best might be it. slowrunner77 (12037) - Reno, Nevada, USA - OCT 1, 2016
hole in the rakes - haven’t had this recently, but it’s "memorable". Pee water moderately carbonated, better than some, but not many :) joeschmoe213 (18) - USA - APR 3, 2016
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who preferred natty in college... and those who drank beast. Never understood the latter. Only thing worse than this would be beast light ice or king cobra.
Finhead (1757) - OFallon, Illinois, USA - MAR 13, 2016
Clear, pale yellow pour with a rocky, white head. It has a light corn and pale malt aroma. It has a light body with crisp texture and lively carbonation. The taste is bland with a dry finish. BeerRenter76 (1014) - Texas, USA - NOV 4, 2015
I give the beast light a higher ranking than the original beast becuse its a little better, and for a light beer its comparable to bud, coors, and miller in my opinion. Worsenma (74) - Alpharetta, Georgia, USA - JUL 12, 2015
It is what it is. Really nothing special. Only good after working your butt off in the blazing summer heat. And even then there has to be something better.
---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone PhatCatt (85) - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA - JUN 27, 2015
UPDATED: JUN 28, 2015 A great beer. From can poured into tumbler. Yeasty with corn and a pleasant subtle maltiness. Full flavored with a medium-light body. TATE (407) - Lubec, Maine, USA - MAY 30, 2015
Can. Pours a pale straw color with a thick white head that dissipates quickly. Slight bready and yeasty aroma. This is not Milwaukee’s Best Light beer but the beer of choice for my college years mostly due to the price and the fact that there is no bad flavor. There is virtually no flavor. The mouthfeel is harsh and fizzy. There are no hops detected. It’s not offensive though and a poor man’s Miller Lite as they are pretty close in flavor.


Vacations are designed to whisk us away from our otherwise ulcer-ridden daily lives to serine places of tranquility and solitude. Sure, being in a new, unfamiliar place you may face difficulties with local culture and language can be frustrating [I still have no clue what the fuck they're saying in Boston]. But how much evolution does peoples' frustration need to go through before complaining about shit like this...
1. "We booked an excursion to a water park but no-one told us we had to bring our own swimsuits and towels. We assumed it would be included in the price"
2. "Although the brochure said that there was a fully equipped kitchen, there was no egg-slicer in the drawers."
3. "It took us nine hours to fly home from Jamaica to England. It took the Americans only three hours to get home. This seems unfair."
4. "There were too many Spanish people there. The receptionist spoke Spanish, the food was Spanish. No one told us that there would be so many foreigners."
5. "We bought 'Ray-Ban' sunglasses for five Euros ($6.50) from a street trader, only to find out they were fake."
6. "Topless sunbathing on the beach should be banned. The holiday was ruined as my husband spent all day looking at other women."
7. "We went to a Mexican restaurant in Rome and the waiter was Italian. You assured us Italy was the best place for an authentic food experience."
8. "I was bitten by a mosquito. The brochure did not mention mosquitoes."
9. "Why are there no kangaroos hopping around Sydney city? I'm most disappointed."
10. "While staying at the Game Lodge overlooking a water hole, we spotted a visibly aroused elephant. The sight of the animal ruined my honeymoon by making me feel inadequate."
11. "My fiancé and I booked a twin-bedded room but we were placed in a double-bedded room. We now hold you responsible for the fact that I find myself pregnant. This would not have happened if you had put us in the room that we booked."
12. "We had to line up outside to catch the boat and there was no air-conditioning."
13. "The beach was too sandy. We had to clean everything when we returned to our room."
14. "No one told us there would be fish in the water. The children were scared."
15. "It is your duty as a tour operator to advise us of noisy or unruly guests before we travel."
16. "The local women were too beautiful; it made me feel bad about myself."
17. "There was no sign telling you that you shouldn’t get on the hot air balloon ride if you’re afraid of heights."
18. "My husband got carsick on the boat."
19. "The beach had too many fat people. It was gross."
20. "We could not enjoy the tour as our guide was too ugly. You can’t be expected to admire a beautiful view when you’re staring at a face like his."


The oldest still-standing neighborhood, Vieux Nice, is a world away from Nice’s broad seaside boulevards and spacious squares like Place Masséna. It’s an exciting tangle of narrow alleys, cobblestone streets, shops, restaurants, crêperies, cafes and “glaciers” (ice-cream shops). The tall ochre-painted, shutter-covered apartment buildings resonate a strong Italian vibe. Though naturally, there are a few tourist traps, the neighborhood is beloved and visited by tourists and locals alike. The environment still breaths a great deal of authenticity. The Old Town is an excellent option of what to do in Nice.
Cours Saleya is the main pedestrian street running through the heart of old town which opens up to the sprawling daily local food market. Opened from 6 am to 1:30 pm, the market boasts the best ingredients from the region. Trail the stalls enjoying samples of cheeses and charcuterie. Make sure you make a quick stop at a socca (a chickpea flour crepe) stand to try this the regional specialty. Definitely, the best place to visit in Nice for gourmet buffs! While the sale of fresh produce finishes around lunchtime, the adjacent flower market (one of the best in the whole of France) stays open until 5:30 pm.
The Promenade des Anglais (English Walk) runs along the pebbly shore of Nice's seafront; It nonchalantly skirts the clear blue Baie des Anges (the Bay of Angels). You can follow it from the Old Town and Quai des États-Unis in the east all the way to the airport in the west. It’s not only a stunning place for a walk but also a great way to get started on your sightseeing. As it dates to the 18th century, the promenade is the embodiment of Belle Époque architecture. Hence, many of the city’s landmarks line the edges of the promenade. Indeed, Promenade des Anglais is one of the best places to see in Nice.
Its origins can be traced to the Gallo-Roman ruins of Cimiez located in the hills up the boulevard of Cimiez from downtown Nice. Cimiez also has a monastery and several museums. However, today, most of its inhabitants live much closer to sea level. Interestingly, in the past, Nice actually formed part of the Italian Duchy of Savoia and later the Kingdom of Sardinia. It became part of France only in 1860 as a result of a rigged ballot, very much against the will of the population.
Hence, Nice is the perfect place for lovers of both French and Italian cultures. To this day, the Italian influence is palpable all around the city. You can enjoy the Italian vibes in the old city center peppered with tall-shuttered, ochre-colored buildings as if brought in straight from Portofino; in the form of specialized fresh pasta shops on almost every corner.
Nonetheless, before anything else, Nice is all about the Mediterranean climate and the sea. These two aspects made Nice a top tourist destination in the 1700s, long before tourism became a thing. As you stroll along the waterfront, you will be soaking in the same views that attracted European aristocrats during the belle-époque. Nothing quite compares to days spent on the beach, relaxing and people watching. Although the beaches in Nice are mainly pebbles that don’t stop people from enjoying swimming in the clear blue waters. So, if you are heading to the beach, make sure to bring sandals along with your towel or mat. In any case, whether you're busy skating, swimming, kayaking, suntanning on a beach lounger or taken by the sunset over the Med, leisure in Nice happens by the water.
Nice’s views, landscapes, and the light didn’t just charm the European aristocrats but also many artists. For instance, Henri Matisse came here to recover from severe bronchitis and ended up falling in love with Nice so deeply; he lived here for 37 years. Other great artists such as Picasso and Renoir also had a soft spot for Nice which later became home of the influential avant-garde École de Nice. If you are interested in art, peek inside the Museum Matisse, Museum Chagall, and Museum of Modern Art.
If you are still looking for things to do in Nice, turn your attention to food. Bann diets from the realms of your mind and indulge to your heart’s content. For an exceptional culinary experience, come down to the Vieux Nice’s Saleya market. Here, the small farmers and producers from the foothills of the Alps sell their incredible fresh produce. You will find top chefs from local restaurants rubbing shoulders with tourists, shopping for the best of the best. To get an authentic taste of the city try local specialties like socca (chickpea pancakes sold as street snacks) air the tasty pissaladière (caramelized onion tart). Countless local bistros serving local delicacies are ready to welcome and pamper you.
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When recording and collecting sound effects, you end up with a lot of noise. Microphone hits , Plosives, Wind pops, rattles, drops. Just plain noise. These unwanted orphan sounds often get deleted, or end up in a some forgotten folder. Then sometimes you need a sound. A timbre that you just can’t name. A raw sound that though manipulation, can become new and remarkable. That’s what this album is. Raw, dirty, short sounds that in the right hands, your hands, have potential.
Raw Noise features 40 HD 24bit/96khz compilation tracks with a large selection Hits, pops, plosives and transient sounds, ready for manipulation. Most of the sounds are short, a second or two. Organized into loose categories to encourage new discoveries and new possibilities. The demo track features selections of the tracks, so you can hear the sounds as they are presented.
All new, original recordings. A perfect addition to any sound effects library.
Number of Files: 40 High Quality WAVS (20 min)
Size Unpacked: 629 MB
Sample Rate: 96kHz/24bit
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Dramatic changes in morphology and myelin protein expression take place during the differentiation of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) into myelinating oligodendrocytes. Fyn tyrosine kinase was reported to play a central role in the differentiation process. Molecules that could induce Fyn signaling have not been studied. Such molecules are promising therapeutic targets in demyelinating diseases. We provide evidence that the common γ chain of immunoglobulin Fc receptors (FcRγ) is expressed in OPCs and has a role in triggering Fyn signaling. FcRγ cross-linking by immunoglobulin G on OPCs promotes the activation of Fyn signaling and induces rapid morphological differentiation with upregulation of myelin basic protein (MBP) expression levels. Mice deficient in FcRγ are hypomyelinated, and a significant reduction in MBP content is evident. Our findings indicate that the FcRγ-Fyn-MBP cascade is pivotal during the differentiation of OPCs into myelinating oligodendrocytes, revealing an unexpected involvement of immunological molecules.
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Offices in the U.S. print or photocopy more than 1 trillion pieces of paper every single year. If you’re someone who prints out multiple copies of a file, has coworkers mark the paper up with edits or changes, and tosses the copies when you’ve finalized the file, there isa better way.
Although creating and sharing a PDF is easy enough, when you need to work in a collaborative, efficient way, a suite of PDF productivity tools delivers a feature-packed solution that will change the way you conduct business. If you’re trying to justify the need for a powerful PDF editing solution in your office—and a technology partner who will walk you through every step of its implementation—we’ve got your business case covered.
The Editing Basics
Whether you need to fix a misspelling in an important proposal or relocate an entire paragraph that is out of context, the ability to edit a PDF is a basic business best practice. Short of exchanging emails over small changes, leaning over someone’s shoulder, or talking through edits on the phone, having a powerful PDF editor can make or break document quality and client deadlines—not to mention the stress factor that comes with document collaboration.
With a customizable PDF productivity tool, you have the ability to copy, paste, delete, and annotate text and images, and move single lines or whole paragraphs quickly and easily. Additionally, a robust PDF editor allows you to edit font style, case, color, and size to stay on brand and on message in all documents. The ability to add or remove a watermark, merge documents, delete pages, and batch convert files are also important features.
Let’s say someone in sales—who happens to be on vacation for the next two weeks—put together a proposal for a client that needs to be sent over within 24 hours. The proposal is perfect, but the sales associate forgot to use the company’s fonts, colors, and header and footer style. Your ideal PDF editor will allow you to easily go into the file, edit the document for branding, and send it off without having to recreate the file from scratch or track down your vacationing associate. This saves time, money, resources, and plenty of headache.
An Interactive Document
In many office environments, information can be siloed. A PDF productivity suite can take the knowledge of many and pack it into one incredibly smart document. Whether you’re inserting active, clickable links or embedding a linked file (e.g., a Word document, presentation, or image file), your strategic PDF solution lets you collaborate more efficiently.
Here’s a perfect example: Your head designer just sent over a client’s finalized brand style guide in a PDF. It looks great and has everything your client needs to launch their new brand, but your designer forgot to include a link to the Google Drive file with all of your client’s downloadable assets. A PDF editor that’s standardized and supported across the organization makes it quick and easy to edit the PDF and include the link on the page that says, “Your brand assets are downloadable here.” Instead of having to exchange emails, get frustrated with the designer, miss a deadline, or walk across the office for a conversation, you can pull up the asset-filled folder, grab the link, pop it onto the PDF, and deliver the style guide on time.
Additionally, this integrated PDF solution will allow you to track your smart documents to see whether those you’ve shared it with have viewed, commented, or signed.
Make Static Scans Editable
Gone are the days when a scanned document was set in stone. With a PDF productivity suite, you can easily transform scanned documents into searchable, editable files that can recognize text in multiple languages. This functionality, known as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is an especially powerful tool for companies that are saying goodbye to the $8 billion per year that businesses spend managing paper files.
We’ve all been in the situation of trying to track down the original version of a file. Your options have usually been limited to spending hours digging through the office filing cabinets to find the document, sifting through the company’s endless digital files and folders, or frustratingly recreating the file from scratch. However, your PDF editor easily allows you to turn a scanned file into a fully editable document. With the right PDF editing solution, you can edit and update a scanned file, save a clean copy, and share the file with your coworkers and clients for ongoing collaboration.


Libraries are sanctuaries for learning. They are storage facilities filled with knowledge providing precious resources for current and future generations. Many books and periodicals no longer available anywhere else are preserved in libraries. Libraries are essential research conduits for writers, doctors, business people, scientist and just about everyone else. They are also on the frontlines against censorship.Bette Davis fights censorship in Storm Center
Today, libraries are not just for books and periodicals. Today, libraries have audio books and movies available for loan. They provide free classes on computer training and other educational opportunities. They present art exhibits, film showings, author presentations, talks, and a multitude of other programs for adults and kids. Libraries are a central part of your home town.
The first modern day public supported library opened in Peterborough, New Hampshire back in 1833.
Don’t let local politicians ever tell you, when they want to cut funding, libraries are not essential. Today, more than ever, they are a fundamental fabric of each and every community.
The first two images below are of the New York Public Library (main branch). It’s the second largest in the world.
The following photographs are of two small libraries in quaint New England towns.
Southwest Harbor, Maine Library
Hancock, Vermont Library
Use, support, defend and fight for your library!


The current pandemic situation has given many people the opportunity to spend some time revamping their homes – something which often gets forgotten about whilst we go on about our busy lives.
If you are thinking of home improvements projects this spring then ensuring your house has good quality double glazing installed is vital. Especially as an agile working environment means people will be spending a lot more time working from home.
Double glazing windows are a great investment to make for your house. They are well known for keeping the heat in during the winter months, but you’ll be surprised to know that they are similarly useful during the spring and summer months.
We’ve put together some of our top reasons why we believe it’s always best to ensure you have installed quality double glazed windows for your property.
Prevents heat from getting in:
We all know double glazing windows stops the cold air from getting into the house, but did you know they also work in a similar way during the warmer months? The empty space within the two glass window panes helps to stop the heat from getting through, therefore keeping the heat from entering the house, allowing your home to stay cool during the summer.
Double glazing windows are a lot more energy-efficient compared to air conditioning fans or coolers. Although fans may instantly cool you down, they are also very good at increasing energy bills!
Protection against UV damage:
Direct sunlight is known to damage any furniture that is positioned in the direction of the sunlight rays. You may notice the fading of colours on fabric and furniture after a prolonged time near the sunlight. Double glazing windows are designed with a feature that significantly reduces the UV rays that enters your home.
The spring and summers seasons are the perfect months to go away on holiday or to spend time away with loved ones. As you are away from your house, you would want peace of mind that your home is safe and secure. Thanks to the toughness and high-security features of the double glazing windows, they are extremely difficult to break through and will help prevent burglars from getting into your home.
Keeping the noise at bay:
One of the other main reasons why people choose to install double glazing windows is to block the outside noise. It’s always good to be able to shut your windows and keep the outside noise at bay, especially now as you may be working from home during the summer.
Residence collection – Double glazing windows with a difference
Double glazing windows may not be aesthetically pleasing to all and sometimes would not suit your style of home. The solution to this is the Residence Collection windows. This range of windows includes all of the top features of a double glazing window, but with the added benefit of being able to install flush in order to retain the heritage style look of your home.
Many people are now opting for the Residence Collection windows as it creates a unique but modern look to their home. If you are interested in this range of windows, speak to our friendly team today or click here to find out more.


In 2005, After 15 years of successful mountain bike presentation, we identified the resurgence in interest in road cycling and began preparations for our first road event.
The first Southern Sportive from Petersfield ran in September 2006 and was an instant success attracting 500 riders. The event capacity was grown and managed each year, until, by it’s fourth year, the Southern accepted 1,500 riders, a capacity at which it has since been capped.
The success of the first event led to the creation of the Sunday Sportive series in 2007. The ethos of Southern Sportive was to develop the format for a broad appeal; adding short and medium route options to the traditional full distance sportive, and presenting high quality, balanced, enjoyable yet challenging courses, rather than out and out ‘leg-breakers’. We wanted to create ‘riders rides’. Attention to detail and top quality organisation have always been at the heart of the events, creating a loyal following for events.
Southern Sportive continued to grow in 2010, adding the highly rated Great Western Sportive to it’s calendar. As we move forward, we are constantly looking at where the event format is going, and how it can be grown responsibly into a true cycling flagship.


Tehran: Iran is optimistic that OPEC can reach an agreement to cut production and improve prices, Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said today after meeting the cartel's chief, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo.
"There is a high possibility of OPEC's petroleum and energy ministers reaching an agreement at the November meeting," Zanganeh said, quoted by the ministry's Shana news website.
"Member and non-member countries are trying to reach a comprehensive agreement at the summit, and the information Secretary General Barkindo gave me today is promising.
"I think we will have a better situation in the future," he added.
In September, the 14 members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed at an informal Algiers meeting to cut output, hoping to boost prices that have been severely depressed since 2014.
Details of the deal, supposed to bring in non-OPEC producers including Russia, are expected to be worked out at a formal OPEC meeting in Vienna on November 30.
Iran, which has the world's fourth largest oil reserves, has refused to join the accord until it has restored market share following the lifting of international sanctions in January.
Tehran has "already expressed its views" on the issue of a production cap and "insists on its previous position", Zanganeh said today.
Along with Libya and Nigeria, Iran was granted exemption from the planned cuts, so long as it keeps production to levels "that make sense".
Asked about fair prices that would benefit both the producer and consumer, Zanganeh said: "OPEC members have set a target price of USD 55 to USD 65" per barrel.
Shana quoted Barkindo as saying his trip to Tehran had been to seek "more cooperation from Iran in the Vienna (meeting), so that we can implement the Algiers agreement".
He said Zanganeh had assured him Iran "would spare no effort" in helping to reach a consensus.
Tehran was exporting 2.44 million barrels per day in late October, after years of international sanctions were lifted in January following a nuclear deal with world powers in 2015.