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MILES FLATT (AND HIS AMAZING GUITAR OF DEATH)
Real Name: Unrevealed; possibly Miles Flatt
Identity/Class: Unrevealed, possibly human possessed by a Spirit of Vengeance (see Comments)
Occupation: Musician
Group Membership: Fifty States Initiative (presumably; see comments)
Affiliations: None; presumably became affiliated with the Rhode Island governor and his aide following the tryouts
Enemies: None - but numerous tryouts rivals, including Los Habaneros, Jumpin' Jimmy Thunder and his Thunderiffics, the Five Baritones and Iron Man (Tony Stark)
Known Relatives: None
Base of Operations: Providence, Rhode Island
First Appearance: World War Hulk: Front Line#3/3 (October, 2007)
Powers/Abilities: Unrevealed. Given his fiery appearance, he presumably is immune to flames and can project them (but see Comments). His skeletal face suggests some resistance to conventional injury. He wields "his amazing Guitar of Death," but apart from it being on fire, any powers it has are unrevealed. If he is possessed by a Spirit of Vengeance, then he presumably possesses the normal powers of same, including superhuman strength and durability. Most Spirits have a steed or vehicle empowered by hellfire; though none was seen in Miles' case, the tryouts requirements included that all contestants had to have their own vehicles, so he presumably did have some kind of transportation.
History: (World War Hulk: Front Line#3/3) - When Rhode Island held an open tryout for the position of the state's official Fifty State Initiative representative, with an additional requirement that entrants must also have musical aptitude, Miles Flatt and his amazing Guitar of Death entered and were the winners, their fearsome appearance causing them to be chosen even without a demonstration of Flatt's powers or musical skills.
Comments: Created by Paul Jenkins and Chris Moreno.
There is a real world Mississippi band by the name of Miles Flatt; their Facebook page states that the page (and maybe the band) was founded in 2012, so presumably the comic character came first, and the band's name is either a coincidence or one of the band is also a comics fan.
Miles Flatt appears in a single panel with no dialogue, leaving us with very little to go on. With skeletal hands, a burning skull, and Vegas Elvis clothes, he may be an Elvis-memed Ghost Rider. If that's the case, given he debuted prior to Danny Ketch going round depowering all others possessed of a Spirit of Vengeance (circa 2009 Ghost Rider comics), Miles might have had a very short career and been destroyed off panel. He'd also presumably be BTS in Ghost Rider: Heaven's on Fire #6, where all the Spirits of Vengeance ganged up on the rogue angel Zadkiel. Alternatively, Miles might just coincidentally look like a Spirit of Vengeance - there are other reasons in the Marvel Universe why your head might be a burning skull. Maybe he's a musical demon, or a member of the subterranean Skull-Men race encountered by Mark Todd, the Blazing Skull. Maybe he's actually a badly disguised Blazing Skull, indulging his love of the King of Rock. Maybe he is Elvis! Perhaps in the Marvel Universe Elvis faked his death and sought out the Skull-Men. Or maybe he was an Elvis impersonator outfitted by Techmaster with a weaponized guitar (cf. Johnny Guitar), which malfunctioned and incinerated him just before he was due to go on stage for the tryouts. Since we only see a single panel, for all we know what happens off panel just before and after might be this:
"Miles Flatt activates his guitar, ready to demonstrate its power and his playing skills. A small spark comes out, then suddenly turns into a raging torrent of fire as the inbuilt flamethrower backfires. A second later the host announces Miles, and the curtain pulls back to reveal his corpse, wearing an undamaged, flameproof Elvis costume, the flesh burned clean off and fires still roaring round the guitar as its remaining fuel burns out and Miles' head as the excessive hairspray keeps his wig aflame. The Rhode Island governor, impressed at what he believes is a fiery superhuman announces Miles the winner. A second later the skeleton collapses into its component parts."
Thanks to Angelicknight of the handbook forums over at CXPulp for suggesting the entry.
Profile by Loki.
Miles Flatt has no known connections to
Miles H - New York youth, photographic memory @ Marvel Comics Presents I#80/4
Bradley Miles, congressman @ Peter Parker: Spider-Man#39
anyone else with the name either Miles or Flatt
Los Habaneros
A Mariachi-themed group of crimefighters, their powers (if any) unrevealed.
Since Habaneros are a type of chili, usually red in color when ripe and noted for their heat, I assume Paul Jenkins might have being making a nod to the real world band the Red Hot Chilli Peppers when he named this group.
--World War Hulk: Front Line#3/3
Jumpin' Jimmy Thunder and the Thunderiffics
A 1920s/30s big band-themed group of crimefighters, their powers (if any) unrevealed. They entered Providence's tryouts to find a 50 State Initiative team, but lost out to Miles Flatt.
Presumably inspired by the likes of Glenn Miller and his band, with DC's Johnny Thunder and his Thunderbolt providing naming inspiration.
The Five Baritones
A operatic-themed group of crimefighters, their powers (if any) unrevealed. They entered Providence's tryouts to find a 50 State Initiative team, but lost out to Miles Flatt.
Their name and look was presumably inspired by the Three Tenors.
Other tryout entrants
Various crimefighters with some sort of musical bent, their powers (if any) unrevealed. They entered Providence's tryouts to find a 50 State Initiative team, but lost out to Miles Flatt.
The most visibly disappointed entrant was Iron Man, who had apparently wanted an opportunity to show off his little known skill with the triangle.
Partially for ease of reference, but mostly for my own amusement, I've given the recognizable individuals above with unofficial codenames. From left to right, they are Cymbal, the Masked Maracas, Electric Scaramouche, Sailorboy, Purple Piccolo, Hawaiian Thunder, the Rouge Drummer and the Viking Virtuoso of Volume.
Rhode Island governor
Rhode Island's Governor was annoyed to learn that his state was having trouble filling the position of the state's Fifty State Initiative's official superhero/team, pointing out to his aide that under the Initiative's terms they were supposed to have a team assigned to them, and checking his recollection that the New Slingers were supposed to have been theirs. His aide confirmed this, but added that the New Slingers had opted for a jail sentence in the Negative Zone instead once they learned where they were supposed to go to Rhode Island. Leading the Governor into an auditorium, the aide explained that they were holding open tryouts instead, with a musical theme tagged on as that ought to go down well with the voters. The Governor watched with mounting annoyance as one humiliatingly bad superhuman group after another took the stage, and announced that they would be a laughing stock. Ignoring his aide's attempts to cheer him up, the Governor wondered aloud what he would say to other Governors about the embarrassment, but then noticed the latest contestant, the impressive looking Miles Flatt, an act he could finally approve of.
The Governor is unidentified. At the time of publication, Rhode Island's real governor was Donald Carcieri; however, though there is a slight resemblance, I don't believe it was intentional - after all, the largest demographic amongst US senior politicians is probably older Caucasian males with white hair.
Rhode Island governor's aide
When Rhode Island's assigned superhero team, the New Slingers, rejected the role, the Governor's aide hastily arranged open tryouts for the position, adding a musical requirement in the belief that would help the competition go across well with voters. Despite the aide's best attempts to cheer him up, the Governor was unimpressed with the contestants. Changing tack, the aide tried to buoy the Governor up by saying that having a Fifty State Initiative representative was just for show. After all, "It's not as though any supervillain is going to attack Providence. I'm not sure we even have any towns other than Providence..." His words were cut short as the Governor suddenly took a liking to the latest candidate, Miles Flatt.
Providence tryouts host
An unidentified host who announced each of the Providence tryout acts.
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World War Hulk: Front Line#3/3 (all images)
p2, pan11 (main/Miles Flatt)
p1, pan 5 (Los Habaneros)
p1, pan 6 (Jumpin' Jimmy Thunder and his Thunderiffics)
p2, pan 1 (The Five Baritones)
p1, pan 3 (tryout entrants, left hand image)
p2, pan 12 (tryout entrants, right hand image)
p2, pan 12 (Tin Tony and his Triangle of Tinkling)
p1, pan 2 (the Rhode Island governor)
p1, pan 2 (the governor's aide)
p2, pan 1 (the tryouts host)
World War Hulk: Front Line#3 (October, 2007) - Paul Jenkins (writer), Chris Moreno (artist), Bill Rosemann (editor)


Children enjoy trying out new foods and being in charge of their food instead of their food being in charge of them.
This is a self-help hypnotherapy recording for children of about 5 - 8 years. In addition to giving suggestions for physical relaxation, children listen to a story where they imagine going to a park with a 'children's help station' where their favourite movie characters help them to leave old fussy eating behind them and 'transform' themselves into positive eaters. There are powerful suggestions for being in charge of their food instead of their food being in charge of them. Also, suggestions for feeling happy and confident, and enjoying trying out new foods thus surprising and delighting their families with their new found abilities.
Lynda uses the power of the child's imagination through the use of relaxation and metaphor where the child is encouraged to mentally act out positive, effective solutions to a problem. Research confirms the success of this approach. The best time to listen is usually as the child relaxes before going to sleep. Listening to the recording should be additional to, and not in place of, any normal bedtime reading or listening. Lynda's gentle, well-modulated, English voice calms, re-assures and encourages as they listen.


Legacy Investments strategically identifies profitable investment opportunities in both the commercial real estate and private equity/venture capital arenas. Legacy is a boutique investment firm that participates in a broad range of investments reflecting the experience, knowledge and versatility of its founder and owner. The firm is focused on aligning itself with its investors' goals and objectives through deal structuring and by investing alongside its clients. Investment opportunities are underwritten with the understanding that our reputation as well as our own money is at risk.
The company's experience in commercial real estate and operating companies leads to the proper scrutiny of each potential acquisition, making sure that the transactions risk is commensurate with its return capabilities and strategically wise. Legacy upholds a commitment to quality and efficiency, enhancing the caliber of service while also maximizing returns on investment.
Legacy Real Estate Investments participates as a commercial real estate private equity firm based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Investment types include office, retail, industrial and multifamily with the firm offering expertise in a wide array of property acquisition, due diligence, disposition, institutional and private consulting as well as asset and property management. Legacy looks to acquire quality assets in major markets in the Western United States from Denver west. Targeted assets are multi-tenant in nature and can be both stabilized or distressed/value added properties.
Legacy has acquired or managed a portfolio of over 1 million square feet of commercial real estate. The portfolio was acquired for over $119 million, representing approximately $38 million in private equity.
Legacy prides itself on managing its assets with meticulous care and exceeding its fiduciary responsibility to its investors. Tenants recognize the company to be reliable and trustworthy when it comes to maintaining properties. Investors receive the timely, consistent communication that breeds trust and confidence that the best possible financial returns are being achieved.
Currently, the firm is interested in forming new joint venture equity partnerships. Please contact us to inquire about joint venture opportunities.
Legacy is also an opportunistic investor in operating companies where our direct involvement and management can add value by leading to improved profitability. Legacy's founder has extensive corporate operating experience including the retail, manufacturing, import/export, wholesale trading and service industries.
Legacy will also participate as a joint venture partner.


Nexersys is different than any training equipment you've ever seen or tried. Using High Intensity Interval training, Nexersys provides fast 4-minute circuits to give you a Hard Body and a Sharp Mind. With an on-board interactive trainer to teach, challenge and track your fitness progress, Nexersys is the best overall fitness value on the market.
The NXS-H is perfect for family fitness – great for beginners, including kids and young adults, but also suitable for avid exercisers. With the concept of exergaming driving our design, fitness has never been so much fun. Get ripped with progressively harder workouts or have a blast with our multiplayer gaming options. No matter your fitness level, Nexersys helps you get the body you want.
The Nexersys Home model is for residential use only, not Commercial use. Warranty will be voided if a Nexersys Home model is used in a Commercial environment.
19" High Definition Monitor Displays workout videos, avatar sparring and gaming options.
7 Strike Pads Vinyl strike pads in 3 different zones to act as your sparring partner.
Compact Footprint Fits in a 4'x4' area of your home.
Easy glide wheels For relocating your Nexersys.
High Intensity Interval Training Nexersys workouts are modeled after HIIT. These short, intense workouts are focused on striking, cardio, core and 'exergaming.' HIIT workouts improve conditioning, and are proven to burn more fat and burn calories more effecitvely.
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WE MAY BE SANCTIONING THIS RACE FOR 2019!!!
This is a non-sanctioned event. No license necessary. We WILL adhere to USAC standards for your age. Your age is how old you will be on December 31st, PLUS ONE YEAR. If you were born on November 30, 2000, your race age is 19.We will base call-ups on registration order.
This is a chip timed event. Please be sure to return your chip or suffer the consequences!
This course is a blast! Fast open areas for passing, twisty-turny sections through the pristine woods, natural run-ups, barriers and sand. Please note this race can be cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather.
Show up with a smile and race fast! This is gonna be good.
How can you save time at race registration? Print and fill out this document. It is a waiver for Bear Creek Lake Park and must be filled out by EVERYONE! Parents, please fill one out for your minor. Both forms provided.
Directions: Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 W Morrison Rd, Lakewood, CO. C-470 to Morrison Road. East on Morrison Road and immediate right into the park. Tell the folks at the gate you are there to race and they will let you in. Go right at the first T-intersection. Follow around until you get to the next T and go left. Then you will meet one of our gracious parkers.


This antique beverage label from Budd Beverages measures 4.25" Wide x 3.8" High and dates back to the 1930s. The Lemon & Lime Soda label features a Champaign glass in the center with the slogan "The Taste Tells". The drinks were produced by Newport Bottling Works of Newport, New Hampshire.


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Q: django rest_auth extend User with UserProfile I'm on django 1.7.5 with allauth and rest_auth.
Success on create a custom SignupForm with new field, but can't get value stored at signup time.
company_name is the field that is ignored, first and last name are stored...
1) rest_auth/forms.py
class SLCustomSignupForm(forms.Form):
""" in settings ACCOUNT_SIGNUP_FORM_CLASS='rest_auth.forms.SLCustomSignupForm' """

first_name = forms.CharField(max_length=30, label='Nome')
last_name = forms.CharField(max_length=30, label='Cognome')
company_name = forms.CharField(max_length=30, label='Azienda')

def signup(self, request, user):
    """
    Invoked at signup time to complete the signup of the user.
    """
    user.first_name = self.cleaned_data['first_name']
    user.last_name = self.cleaned_data['last_name']
    user.profilo_utente.company_name = self.cleaned_data['company_name']
    user.save()

in rest_auth/models.py
from django.contrib.auth.models import User
from django.db import models
from allauth.account.models import EmailAddress

class ProfiloUtente(models.Model):
     user = models.OneToOneField(User, related_name='profilo_utente')
     company_name = models.CharField(max_length=100)

def __unicode__(self):
    return "{}'s profile".format(self.user.username)

class Meta:
    db_table = 'profilo_utente'

def account_verified(self):
    if self.user.is_authenticated:
        result = EmailAddress.objects.filter(email=self.user.email)
        if len(result):
            return result[0].verified
    return False

User.profilo_utente = property(lambda u: ProfiloUtente.objects.get_or_create(user=u)[0])

I've modified the provided UserProfile model with ProfiloUtente, just to understand where and who would manage those data.
Accessing from shell:
    from django.contrib.auth.models import User
a = User.objects.get(username="myuser")
a.profilo_utente.company_name                  # see current value

A: You are trying to add to a relation before the main object is saved, if the profiles are created in a signal they wont exist before the user.save()  call.
try
user.first_name = self.cleaned_data['first_name']
user.last_name = self.cleaned_data['last_name']
user.save()
user.profilo_utente.company_name = self.cleaned_data['company_name']
user.profilo_utente.save()

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The creation of a new Nevada State Park, known as the Walker River State Recreation Area is official! The Nevada Division of State Lands accepted the gift deeds facilitated by the Walker Basin Conservancy, and will assign the donated property to the Nevada Division of State Parks for the development and management of the new park along the East Walker River in Lyon and Mineral Counties. This historic opportunity was made possible by a generous donation from the Walker Basin Restoration Program, which acquired these historic ranches along the Walker River with support through the Desert Terminal Lakes Act. The Walker Basin Conservancy's mission is to help restore and maintain Walker Lake, while protecting the important agricultural and watershed interests along the Walker River. The new park stretches along 29 miles of the scenic East Walker River, and includes the Pitchfork, Rafter 7, Flying M and Nine Mile Ranch properties.
"Establishing a new state park for Nevada ensures these historic ranches continue to be managed and protected for the health of the Walker River and Walker Basin. I'm looking forward to the transition and working alongside the Division of State Parks well into the future" said Jeff Bryant, Executive Director of the Walker Basin Conservancy.
While the land transfer is an important first step in development of this park, the Walker River State Recreation Area will not officially open until the Nevada Division of State Parks has staffed the area, completed a safety assessment, and finalized preliminary development. Limited access is due to begin in the fall of 2017.
Please check back, as this site will be updated frequently as information changes.
Q: What are the plans for the new Walker River State Recreation Area?
A: Phase one plans for the properties include, in part, a primitive campground, group use area, river access and a Visitor Center at the Pitchfork Ranch, and other day use and primitive camping locations at the "elbow" section of the Nine Mile unit.
Q: What is the timeline for the new State Recreation Area to open?
A: Groundbreaking activities and a transfer ceremony by the State are expected by late summer, 2018.
Q: When will the public be able to visit?
A: The start of public visitation will vary by park unit. Public access to designated portions will begin by summer 2018 and continue to expand as Nevada State Parks completes various infrastructure and trail improvements.
Q: When will I be able to access the river for kayaking/floating?
A: Access to the river for kayaking/floating is expected to be restricted until summer 2018. Nevada State Parks is currently working on identifying and removing any hazards that exist. Also, portions of the river are private property, therefore a detailed map of put-ins and take-outs will be published to this site once available.
Q: Why is Nevada State Parks restricting public access to portions of the new state park? The State has the responsibility and is authorized to close areas of the park to ensure public safety and protect natural and historic resources.
Q: Will there be hunting allowed on the properties?
A: Yes, waterfowl, small game and upland bird hunting will be permitted in specified areas beginning in fall 2017. The Walker River State Recreation Area includes hunt units 201-204 and big game hunting will be permitted, although State Parks is currently working with the Nevada Department of Wildlife to determine particulars. Only shotgun or archery will be permissible, no rifles or muzzle loaders, and no vehicular access inside the fence line. View hunting map.
Q: Where can I fish at the Walker River State Recreation Area?
A: Fishing is currently allowed at the "elbow" section of Nine Mile.
Q: Will the State be stocking the river?
A: State Parks will work with the Nevada Department of Wildlife on fish and wildlife management. The State intends to stock the East Walker in a manner to support an active fishery.
Q: Where can I camp at the Walker River State Recreation Area?
A: Until campground facilities have been completed, the only camping access will be at the Nine Mile "elbow". Please remember to pack it in, pack it out, and follow tread lightly practices.
Q: Can I ride my OHV in the new state recreation area?
A: OHV travel is prohibited within the park units, with the exception of traveling from approved OHV campsites or trailheads onto adjacent federal lands. Throughout the State Park system it is expected that OHVs will be properly registered with the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.
Q: Is the new recreation area near any historic ghost towns?
A: The Walker River State Recreation Area will provide a good base location from which to visit the ghost towns of Aurora, Bodie, Fletcher and Pine Grove.
Q: Will there be public meeting space(s) available at the park units?
A: The properties do have opportunities for indoor/outdoor meeting and classroom spaces. Specific uses, fees and how arrangements may be made is all information that will be made available in greater detail at the time of state groundbreaking.
Q: What private concession opportunities may eventually exist at the park units?
A: Examples of future concession opportunities that may become available for bid include archery equipment rental, archery lessons, etc.; equestrian events and destination gatherings, guided horseback tours, equine therapy and related other equestrian-related activities; guided fishing; guided kayak and canoe tours and rentals; bed and breakfast facilities; catering; sporting clay and trap lessons, events and related activities; and weddings and corporate gatherings. In addition, in the future the airstrip may prove to be suitable as a base for glider flights and helicopter tours.
Q: What makes these properties so unique?
A: The East Walker River flows through three properties (Pitchfork, Rafter 7 and Flying M) and includes some of the most pristine river corridor in the Walker Basin and in Nevada as a whole. The Flying M property also includes portions of Rough Creek and Bodie Creek, tributaries to the East Walker River. The properties are historically significant to this remote portion of Nevada and for the most part have been publicly inaccessible for generations.
Q: How large is the property donation to the State? What is included in the donation?
A: The donated property consists of more than 12,000 acres of land, about 28 miles of the East Walker River corridor and Bureau of Land Management grazing permits on approximately 252,000 acres of BLM land. Together this property will be known as the Walker River State Recreation Area.
Q: What are some of the wildlife species found on the properties?
A: Portions of the former Flying M Ranch include prime habitat for the Bi-State Sage grouse, a species of vital concern to the State of Nevada. Other key species found in the area include bighorn sheep, mule deer and multiple riparian and upland bird species.
Q: What does the State plan to do to enhance the existing Bi-State Sage grouse habitat?
A: State Parks intends to work closely with the Nevada Department of Wildlife and the existing Bi-State Sage grouse working groups to follow the approved Bi-State plan already in place for the benefit of the species and the habitat.
Q: What will happen to the water rights associated with these properties?
A: The surface water rights will be retained by the Walker Basin Restoration Program to achieve its program goal of restoring Walker Lake. Prior to the use of the water for the instream benefit of Walker River and Walker Lake, water will be used on the properties by the Walker Basin Restoration Program for revegetation activities focused on soil stabilization and mitigation of fugitive dust.
Q: Who will be responsible for stewardship of the former agricultural fields?
A: The State of Nevada is working with the Walker Basin Restoration Program to achieve continued stewardship activities on the properties. The Walker Basin Restoration Program has committed significant funding, staff and planning to this effort. The detailed plans are currently under development and will be a collaborative effort by both parties.
Q: What will happen to the previous cultivated fields when irrigation is discontinued?
A: The Walker Basin Restoration Program is committed to soil stabilization and weed control on lands that were previously irrigated. The Program and the State will work closely on plans that make sense with the long-term use of the properties and will look to enhance habitat where appropriate, especially with regard to the Bi-State Sage grouse habitat.
Q: Will there be sufficient water that remains with the properties to handle park operations?
A: The properties will come to the State with all of the groundwater necessary to meet State Parks' needs both now and into the future when additional facilities and amenities are added to the Walker River State Recreation Area.
Q: Will the main compound at the Flying M property be accessible?
A: Not at this time. As a condition of the sale of the Flying M property to the Walker Basin Conservancy, the main home site and adjacent buildings and facilities (such as the airstrip and hangers) on the Flying M will not be accessible until the lease with the previous owner expires. The bulk of the Flying M property, including what will become the Nine Mile park unit at the "elbow" of the East Walker River, will be managed by State Parks upon conveyance in summer 2017 and available for public use. Future plans for the main compound at the Flying M, the subject of the life estate provision, will still be included in comprehensive planning for the entire recreation area.
Q: Will any area(s) be available for grazing leases?
A: The BLM grazing permits associated with the properties are currently leased and those lease agreements will transfer to the State. At the end of the lease agreements, the State will go through a public bidding process for future leasing. It is the State's plan to keep the leasing permits in good standing.
Q: Will there be fees when the new park units are in operation?
A: Yes. As with all Nevada State Park units, fees are charged and, in part, help cover Nevada State Park operational expenses. Entry fees are $7 and camping is $14. Nevada Residents receive a $2 discount off entry fees and annual permits are available for $65.
Q: How will I be able to get a job at Walker River State Recreation Area?
A: Full-time and seasonal positions will be announced on the State Parks website as they become available, which will not be until July 2017 at the earliest.


Previously on Casual Friday, I brought you Free Rice. Now I bring you: You'll be testing your geography skills (and hopefully improving your knowledge), and for every correct answer, clean drinking water will be donated to those in need. So, come on, let's help others while we help ourselves.


I intend to swim long distances, over 5 km, in open waters. I won't do it in shark infested water or anything alike, but there are still a lot of dangers, like jellyfishes.
I also want to do it self sufficient.
I suspect that I would need at least an auto inflating vest. But what should I look for when choosing one? If I would need to carry food and water how can I do it? Is there something like a floating bag that I can easily attach to myself?
Related to safety again, is there something like a radio buoy to emit a signal in case of emergency?
Any other tips if someone already did this?
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Helios, EAEF acquire majority stake in Misr Hytech
Business Helios, EAEF acquire majority stake in Misr Hytech
Misr Hytech is a leading breeder and producer of proprietary agricultural seeds in Egypt, and one of the Middle East and Africa's largest independent seed companies.
Mohamed Samir June 4, 2019 Comments Off on Helios, EAEF acquire majority stake in Misr Hytech
Helios Investment Partners (Helios), a leading Africa-focused private investment firm, and the Egyptian-American Enterprise Fund (EAEF) have acquired 96.7% of Misr Hytech Seed International (Misr Hytech) on Monday.
Misr Hytech has a strong portfolio of proprietary germplasm across key crops in Africa and the Middle East, which will be used to support the Company's expansion across the continent.
"Misr Hytech's management team has built an outstanding seeds business with a long track record and a market-leading position in Egypt. Misr Hytech is a scarce asset in Africa with growing end markets and strong structural tailwinds. We are very excited to partner with, and back, what we believe is a first-rate management team to achieve the next phase of growth for the Company in Egypt and other markets in Africa and the Middle East," said Alykhan Nathoo, Partner at Helios.
Furthermore, James Harmon, Chairman of EAEF, explained that they are excited about the great potential of this investment in contributing to the betterment of the Egyptian agricultural landscape, adding that the achievement of the previous shareholders and excellent management team has strategically positioned Misr Hytech as a leader and pioneer in the Egyptian corn and sorghum market.
On the other hand, Suri Sehgal, founder of Misr Hytech, added that Misr Hytech, with its strong base in Egypt, is uniquely positioned to establish itself as a leading seed company in the emerging seed markets of Africa.
While Raman Sehgal, Chief Executive Officer and shareholder of Misr Hytech, said that Hytech has built a strong track record as a consistent quality seed company in Egypt, and the team is looking forward to repeating success in the region by leveraging the synergetic opportunity that has become available with new investors opening many avenues to expand the business in the near future.
Norton Rose Fulbright and Matouk Bassiouny acted as primary legal advisors to Helios and EAEF, and DLA Piper acted as Helios and EAEF's intellectual property legal advisor.
Nyemaster Law Firm and Al Tamimi & Company acted as legal advisors to the selling shareholders, and Gulfstone Capital acted as financial advisor to the selling shareholders.
Mohamed Samir
Mohamed Samir is an economic and political journalist, and analyst specialising in the Middle East. Over the past decade, he covered Egypt's and the MENA region's financial, business, and geopolitical updates. He is currently the Deputy Executive Editor of the Daily News Egypt.
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Recycling seems to be all the rage in spaceflight these days. While Elon Musks SpaceX is wrestling to get their first stage boosters to return safely to a platform at sea, the European Space Agency ESA this week successfully tested a space shuttle of its own: a prototype of a re-usable craft called IXV, for Intermediate Experimental Vehicle.
Re-entry of space vehicles (think Apollo, Soyuz) has traditionally been a rather crude affair: you just drop them in a calculated way. Then you have to wait and see if you did it right, for there isn't much you can do in the way of steering. Drop them too steeply and they burn up; drop them at too shallow an angle and they may bounce back. Of course space shuttles were the exception to this rule. They were designed like airplanes and could land on a runway. But the shuttle program has been terminated and the shuttles themselves are museum pieces now.
IXV has some steering capability built in, making re-entry a lot less risky. The vehicle is 5 metres long and two metres wide, weighs about two tons and is shaped more or less like a slice out of an airplane wing. So although it has no real wings, the body itself acts like one, generating lift. There are steering flaps at the back and some thrusters as well.
IXV should be a step towards developing a re-usable space plane, but ironically it won't be re-used itself. Last week's 150 million euro test (not counting launch costs) will remain IXV's only flight. The test results will be used in developing its successor, an ESA space plane called PRIDE (Program for Reusable In-orbit Demonstrator for Europe). Pride should be able to touch down on land, making recovery and re-use still easier.
IXV will be transported to ESA's technical center at Noordwijk, the Netherlands, for technical examinations. Later this year it will be on display for the public.
Herbert Blankesteijn is a technology journalist from the Netherlands who has written for many prominent Dutch newspapers. He presented and directed television and radio programmes and has 10 books to his name. Herbert is interested in nascent fields such as 3D printing, drones, robotics and the private space business.


My new novel, The Good Know Nothing, scheduled for summer 2014 from Poisoned Pen Press, not only has an overall theme, it uses the theme as its title.
Being so forthcoming has concerned me, since I studied and taught in several university writing programs where the concept of theme was commonly viewed with disdain.
No doubt that attitude developed in opposition to the tendency of many student writers to approach a story as if it were a fable, only valuable insofar as it offered a warning or a moral. The stories written from that perspective were usually painful to read.
Yet I'm convinced that trying to avoid theme is equally mistaken. A few years ago, while judging a competition for a state writing fellowship, I read 100 stories. The language and style of about ninety of them were so polished, I imagine most the writers had attended university writing programs. But only five of the 100 stories gave me the least satisfaction.
So I'll argue that either writing with a theme as the goal or with disdain for themes is courting failure. To create something that will captivate, entertain and satisfy, better to allow the story to flit here and there until it finds its own theme (or themes), then to use it (or them) as a guide.
I wrote about half of what is now The Good Know Nothing before I came upon this quote: "For only the good doubt their own goodness, which is what makes them good in the first place. The bad know they are good, but the good know nothing. They spend their lives forgiving others, but they can't forgive themselves." Paul Auster, Man In The Dark, New York: Henry Holt and Company, p. 63.
The truth of that statement startled me, and as I recovered I recognized that my new novel (like most detective novels) was about somebody attempting to get at the truth. But, at least in reality, the truth is damned illusive. Even "facts" are slippery.
As I returned to the novel with that theme in mind, elements that hadn't quite worked began to feel right. I hope readers feel the same. If they do–thanks, Paul Auster.


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John Eisenhut, a Turlock-based farmer and agribusinessman, has been appointed to the California Air Resources Board by Gov. Jerry Brown (D).
If confirmed, Eisenhut will replace fellow Turlocker Dorene "DeeDee" D'Adamo. D'Adamo served on the CARB for 14 years, before she received an appointment to the State Water Resources Control Board in March.
Eisenhut is the owner of Eisenhut Farms, an almond orchard, and manager of grower relations at Hilltop Ranch, Inc., an almond processor. He also owns and operates Eisenhut Properties, a commercial and residential real estate company.
Eisenhut previously sat on the CoBank Board of Directors, holding a masters degree in economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He also previously served as chairman of the U.S. AgBank board.
He was an infantry platoon sergeant in the U.S. Army, 1st Division, and earned a Purple Heart.
Eisenhut previously served as president of Turlock Elementary School District Board of Trustees, director of the California Agricultural Leadership Program, and an officer for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau.
Eisenhut ran as the Democratic nominee for a State Assembly seat in 2008, losing to Bill Berryhill (R) by fewer than 5,000 votes. He considered running again in 2010, but dropped out of the race early.
He also lost in a 2009 bid to be appointed to the Turlock Irrigation District Board of Directors as a replacement to Phil Short, who died unexpectedly. Micheal Frantz, the current TID Board President, was appointed instead of Eisenhut.
Eisenhut's CARB appointment requires Senate confirmation. If appointed, he will earn $41,889 in annual compensation.
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UW basketball players reunited for an afternoon of fun and hoops in front of a crowd of thousands at the Alumni Game and Legends Return game in the Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington.
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JORDAN STEAD/SEATTLEPI.COMIsaiah Thomas, center right, is mobbed by teammates at the beginning of the University of Washington Alumni Game Sunday, June 23, 2013, in the Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash. The after-2009 team, in purple, beat the pre-2009 team, in white, 107-104.
JORDAN STEAD/SEATTLEPI.COMIsaiah Thomas, right, pushes past Brandon Roy, left, during the University of Washington Alumni Game Sunday, June 23, 2013, in the Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash. The after-2009 team, in purple, beat the pre-2009 team, in white, 107-104.
JORDAN STEAD/SEATTLEPI.COMUW men's basketball head coach Lorenzo Romar addresses the audience during the University of Washington Alumni Game Sunday, June 23, 2013, in the Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington in Seattle. The after-2009 team, in purple, beat the pre-2009 team, in white, 107-104.
JORDAN STEAD/SEATTLEPI.COMUniversity of Washington basketball players reunited for an afternoon of fun and hoops in front of a crowd of thousands at the Alumni Game Sunday, June 23, 2013, in the Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington in Seattle. The after-2009 team, in purple, beat the pre-2009 team, in white, 107-104.
JORDAN STEAD/SEATTLEPI.COMJustin Holiday, center, pushes past defense on his way to the hoop during the University of Washington Alumni Game Sunday, June 23, 2013, in the Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington in Seattle. The after-2009 team, in purple, beat the pre-2009 team, in white, 107-104.


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Rolex Queen ladies gold art deco boxed 1935
The Rolex Queen is one of the most attractive of all the vintage art deco wristwatch models for ladies that were produced in the years between the two World Wars. Rolex latched onto the idea of using model names associated with royalty in the 1920s and continued with this theme right up until only two decades ago. We have had the Prince, Princess, Monarch, King Midas and in fact a whole free standing model range, Tudor, all taking their inspiration from various royal institutions. Expensive and very high quality, a Rolex watch has always been an aspirational purchase and it made sense for the company to try and create a subconscious link between its products and the British royal household in the minds of the general public.
It is difficult to be sure when the Queen was released and this state of affairs is not helped by Rolex's stubborn official policy of refusing to answer any queries about its past production. We have a vast amount of period watch advertising here in Yorkshire and have tried our best to arrange it in some kind of chronological order. The first mention of the Queen in Rolex publicity material in our archive comes in 1932, with its last appearance in 1939. We have never seen a Rolex Queen that had been manufactured after World War II and it seems that we can safely regard this model as a product of the 1930s, which ties in with its appearance that has clearly been very influenced by the all prevailing taste at the time for art deco objects.
Interestingly, like the Prince and Princess editions that were staples of the Rolex range during approximately the same period, the Queen name was not given to a single model, but to a group of closely related models that were united by having cases that were almost identical, but had minor differences in other respects. For instance, the Egyptian Queen had ostensibly the same tonneau shaped case as the watch here, but with stepped sections at each end. Similarly, while this watch has conventional strap fixings, these taking the form of standard lugs, another variant, still sold under the Queen banner, combined this same case style with a single lug at either end, this enabling a narrow, circular section so-called bootlace strap to be fitted. Again, because of a lack of specific data from Rolex, it is hard to be sure, but our experience as dealers over thirty years suggests that in total, there were perhaps six or seven interlinked watches in the Rolex Queen range.
The condition of this particular watch is quite remarkable and it is undoubtedly the best preserved Rolex Queen that we have seen in the last decade. We should not forget that apart from the diamond set models, which were obviously very costly due to the value of their stones, the Queen was right at the top of the ladies' Rolex range and was accordingly very expensive. At a time when simply surviving was the preoccupation for a large chunk of the British population, especially in the dark days of the Great Depression in the early 1930s, only the well soled would have ever thought about purchasing a timepiece of this value. We only have to look at period Rolex adverts of the time, with their themes of private aviation, skiing in the Swiss Alps and motor racing in Monaco to get a feel for the class of clientele for whom the company catered. Sadly, in the 1970s when mechanical watches were not regarded and had little value, a lot of these lovely pre-War Rolex classics were woefully neglected. This one has clearly been cherished throughout its life and remains in an outstanding state.
The case here is almost unmarked and is not at all worn. When buying a vintage watch in gold, it is worth keeping an eye on just how thick the case walls actually are. A watch that has been worn every day since the 1930s or '40s will have gently abraded over the years, to the extent that it may well have a case that in places, is less than half as thick as it was when new. Rolex cases were among the thickest walled ever made but even so, over our years in business we have rejected plenty of examples on the basis that they were now little more than paper thin.
We also advocate the close examination of cases from the inside as well as the out. A good case repairer will be able to carefully buff out the evidence of his attentions on the outside, but will find it impossible to remove traces of excess solder and solidified gold on the inner surfaces due to difficulty of getting even the tiniest polishing mop into such a confined area. There are some lovely looking vintage Rolex watches out there that scream of excessive restoration, even completely replaced lugs and filling in of heavy damage, when their movements are removed and they are scrutinised inside. This case is virgin throughout and no part of it has been near a soldering iron since the day it was first made.
Internally, this case has been decorated by hand with an exquisite engine turned pearled pattern. At this point in time, Rolex and its competitors at the top tier of the Swiss watch industry went to extraordinary lengths to refine their products. There was no functional benefit at all from this ornamental turning and it was highly unlikely that any owner would ever even see it, but it was done all the same, regardless of expense.
"Rolex, 25 Worlds Records, Geneva, Suisse" is signed inside the case back. The world records were new standards for accuracy that had been set by Rolex in the contests held by the observatories to promote the Swiss watch industry overseas. Rolex gradually increased its record count from just after World War I up until it abandoned this style of case marking in the mid-1940s. We have been intrigued by this escalating number of records for decades and at last have added a series of pages that chart this progression to this website. These can be found by clicking on the "Reference" link above. Such information has never been available before on the Internet and is very useful to the serious vintage Rolex collector.
The classic Rolex cartouche is here, with the RWC Ltd letters that it contains of course standing for Rolex Watch Company Limited. This format is very much something that we associate with Rolex cases from the 1930s and '40s.
If we look very carefully, we can make out the coded mark of case maker Schmitz & Cie of Unt. Kanalweg 23, 2560 Nidau. A point not often appreciated by novice enthusiasts, Rolex was never a case manufacturer and in fact purchased its cases from a small number of concerns that excelled in this specialist field. Schmitz & Cie crops up regularly inside Rolex cases from the inter-War period and without a doubt, its work was of some of the highest quality to be used by the company. Established collectors will have come across Schmitz & Cie before on account of it having been responsible for a number of the Rolex Prince Brancard ( flared sides) cases of the 1930s. It is interesting to note that despite the firm being based in Nidau, its case mark was formally registered at the intellectual property office in Bienne, this, of course, being the home town of Rolex.
Exactly as we would wish to find in an ideal world, there is a full set of crisp, well defined British hallmarks. These confirm to us that this case was assayed as solid 9 karat gold in Glasgow 1935. While earlier Rolex cases, those made prior to 1920, are almost always with London hallmarks, certainly by the early 1920s virtually every gold case that was brought into the UK by the company was sent for hallmarking in Glasgow. Later, in the 1950s and 60s, we would see a gradual shift again, this time largely to Birmingham, reflecting the relationship between Rolex and its favoured British case maker Dennison, which was based there.
Externally, the case back is stamped with a very large coronet emblem, around the brim of which is the Rolex brand name. Normally, vintage Rolex case backs are smooth except for a model reference and serial number, but for a brief period in the 1930s, they were decorated very ostentatiously in the manner here. These cases are some of the most visually appealing ever offered by Rolex and to find a Prince, a Princess or a Queen with this large Rolex logo on its reverse side is a real treat.
The individual serial number 18675 and the Rolex model reference 2622 are also stamped into the case back. This stamping, and that of the Rolex coronet mentioned in the previous paragraph, is sharp and of full depth, confirming that this case has not been polished. A lot of the 1930s Rolex cases in circulation now, especially those in soft gold rather than steel, have numerical stamps on them that are getting very difficult to make out. The buyer of this watch need not have any such concerns.
Also on the case back is the engraved dedication "Dorothy, 28th May 1938". It seems likely that this watch was given as perhaps a birthday or anniversary gift and such wording is not unusual. The style of the engraving is in itself extremely attractive and the fact that it was applied entirely by hand is in contrast to today's bland machine inscriptions. The presence of this decoration does not reduce the desirability of this watch in the slightest and we have often commented that charming engraving of this type adds a romantic sense of provenance and past life to a piece.
Before moving on from the case, it is worth noting that the tiny numbers "75" are stamped into the inside of the case front. These are a repeat of the last two digits of the serial number that is on the case back and confirm that both front and back started life together as one when new. An awful lot of the vintage Rolex watches for sale today, especially on the mass market online auction websites, are made up of parts that were not originally in the same watch. Learning to spot inconsistencies is one of the skills that must quickly be acquired by the new collector if he is to avoid purchasing items that may well look very attractive, but be completely unsuitable as serious acquisitions for investment.
To a large extent, the values of vintage Rolex watches of a particular model are defined by their dials. Dial condition and originality are major factors in setting worth and combined with format and its perceived position within a hierarchy of desirability, they account for approximately 50% of the monetary value of an item like the one here.
The dial on this watch meets the very highest standards and realistically represents perhaps only the top two or three percent of vintage Rolex watches from the 1930s that have survived. Unlike so many now in circulation, it is guaranteed to be original and has at no point been restored. This is a very important consideration. The concept of dial restoration sounds innocuous enough, but in fact involves the stripping off of the original surface and its replacement by a modern substitute. A dial can be refinished an infinite number of times, but by definition, can only be original once. When this originality is lost, its value plummets, hence the high worth of pieces like this one with those elusive dials that are both original and immaculate.
We tend to be a little obsessive and typically examine dials under a stereo microscope to assess their condition prior to us adding them to our stock. Viewed even at very close quarters this dial is almost in an as-new state. There is no foxing or dust staining anywhere and the only possible criticism that could be levied by the most small minded perfectionist is that its overall colour has just slightly aged from a once bright silver into a now marginally creamier tone.
This style of dial, normally referred to by collectors as quartered two-tone, is without a doubt the most eye catching that Rolex offered in the 1930s and is enormously evocative of the era in which it was created. The Queen was very much an art deco inspired watch and nowhere is the weight of this important aesthetic movement more noticeable that its dial. The engine turned guilloche dials of the Edwardian era and the 1920s were replaced in the 1930s by these deco quartered dials. Both types are immensely sought after when in good condition and it would be pointless to try to decide which was more desirable or more visually dramatic. Both are outstanding and qualify as essential inclusions in a collection focussing on important Rolex landmark variants.
Unlike the guilloche dials, into which fine grooves were laboriously cut with a hand cranked rose engine, these two tone dials were flat. The contrasting colours of the four diagonally divided sections were achieved by slightly brushing the metal surface in different directions to create the very effective optical illusion of two different shades of silver. Years ago, when we first started in the vintage watch business, these items were often referred to by collectors as harlequin dials, but we haven't heard this phrase used for a long time and it seems to have fallen by the wayside.
"Rolex" is stated above the dial centre point, accompanied by the famous coronet emblem. The presence of this logo is entirely correct on a Rolex dial of this age. One of our pets hates is seeing early dials, typically pre-1930, to which the coronet has been added to, in the eyes of the vendor, make them more saleable. The coronet appeared widely in the 1930s, but was not a universal signature until after World War II. It is perfectly usual to find examples of vintage Rolex watches from the 1930s, Oysters, Princes and Queens, that have the same dial format but on which the coronet is sometimes present and sometimes omitted. Rolex period advertising shows watches both with and without the coronet and it would seem that is was used almost according to the whim of the dial printer.
Both hands are original and in the distinctive Breguet shape. First used by the legendary French watchmaker of the same name in the Georgian era, this style of hands is utterly classical and one of the most elegant to ever appear on wristwatches. When buying a vintage Rolex watch, it is very important to be absolutely sure that its hands are original and neither incorrect for the model or, God forbid, modern replacements. Small component details like hands and winding crowns have a huge bearing on value, but it is so difficult for the new collector to be sure that these aspects are as they should be. We often cringe at watches shown to us, usually bought online, that have been brought back from the scrap parts box using a mixture of components that were never intended to be together in the first place. The vintage Rolex watches for sale on our website are not cheap, but they are authentic, legitimate items that can be bought as serious investments and will not be the source of any nasty surprises in the future.
The lovely stretched rectangular movement is a delight for the eye. This style of mechanism typifies Rolex production from the 1930s and was entirely different from the largely circular movements used by the company in the previous decade. Towards the end of the 1920s, Rolex introduced several oval shaped calibres, some of which are represented in the watches for sale on this website, but it was these angular rectangular units that we associate today with the golden age of the late inter-War period. Again, and this is a point we have made many times in our descriptions here, public taste was the catalyst for technical change and mechanical innovation. Buyers wanted watches with an angular, art deco appearance and these, with their typically elongated rectangular and tonneau shaped cases, required suitably shaped movements to fit inside them.
In terms of its layout, this mechanism is a sort of hybrid cross between the Rolex Princess and HW ( Hans Wilsdorf) calibres. Hand wound and with a very large balance wheel, its appearance apes the Princess, but we can also see a similar architecture to that of the HW. Both of these types are rightly regarded as legendary Rolex movements and the unit here is a very appealing item that combines the best aspects of both.
Right across the range, Rolex movements from the 1930s were of incredibly high quality, with this excellence being a major factor as to why these classic models are so venerated today. However, even within the Rolex range there was disparity, with some mechanisms having a slightly more exotic specification than others.
This movement is of exceptionally high grade and has aspects that can only be regarded as exotic. The most obvious of these is the use of chatons for the jewels. In conventional movements, including almost all those by Rolex, the jewels are press fitted into holes drilled in the plates and held there by friction. In this example, the jewels have been placed in beautifully finished threaded brass sleeves, correctly known as chatons, which have then, in turn, been screwed into correspondingly threaded holes in the plates. This is a refinement that is very rarely seen and is always indicative of movements made to a very fine standard. If we are lucky enough to encounter screwed chatons on a Rolex movement from the 1930s, it will typically be a chronometer or observatory grade unit that was tuned to turn in a higher level of performance than its more mundane equivalents. There is no suggestion that the movement here was ever intended for chronometer certification and thinking back as this is written, it has to be said that this is one of the only pre-War Rolex ladies' movements that we have encountered with this luxury feature, making it especially interesting to the advanced Rolex collector looking for variants that he may not already own.
As called for, "Rolex" is stated on the bridge, together with "Swiss, 15 Rubis, Fab Suisse". Most importantly of all, everything here is both original and in nearly mint condition. It is easy to forget that watches like this one are almost seventy years old and at some point in their past lives, most have been neglected. A lot of the older Rolex movements in existence today have been modified with non-standard components, typically for no other reason than to keep them running at low cost when mechanical timepieces were perceived as having little worth in the 1970s. This one has managed to come through in a superb state and is among the best preserved that could be found anywhere, at any price. After regular servicing, it works perfectly and provided it is looked after correctly, will give many decades of continued trouble free ownership.
A nice touch is the art deco mesh bracelet that is still in place. Rolex was not a bracelet manufacturer in the 1930s and the buyer of this piece would have chosen a bracelet from a selection offered by the supplying jeweller at the time. This bracelet is unsigned, but in solid 9 karat gold and of a very high quality that is suited to the rest of the watch. If an owner preferred, this watch could easily be fitted with a crocodile skin type strap but given that these two items have been a pair since well before World War II, we prefer to leave them together now.
Charming in the extreme is the original box in which this watch was supplied in 1935. Kerr & MacKellar was an official Rolex agent in Glasgow in the years between the Wars. Interestingly, it was one of only a relatively small number of Scottish retailers for which Rolex would double-sign dials, though this dial is singly signed, presumably because of limitations of space. This box is very attractive and in itself is a collector's item.
We have priced this watch at £1675 GB pounds. For an immaculate early Rolex Queen, with its box and a striking two tone dial in a virgin state, this is not a vast sum to pay. In London's Bond Street, similar art deco ladies' vintage Rolex watches from the 1930s are offered for between £4000 and £4500, with our price reflecting the fact that in rural Yorkshire, our business overheads are a lot lower than those of traders operating from shop premises in central London. This is an exceptionally beautiful classic gold Rolex in a condition that is not often seen. It would be ideal as an investment purchase or as a dramatic gift for a lady with a taste of upmarket antique possessions.
Price £1675 GB Pounds


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My third fight was to be my first stadium fight, on an all-female card for a televised event on the Queen's Birthday.
I was originally set to rematch Nong Nee, who had beaten me on points in my previous fight. However, for unknown reasons, she pulled out a few weeks before. This was disappointing, as I'd been gearing up to fight her again, but she was quickly replaced by another girl, who I knew only as Petchlukarb.
I trained solidly for two months, harder than I ever had before, for this fight alone. When I look back on those two months, I remember countless hard sparring sessions with some of my male training partners, sometimes feeling like a champion, and sometimes feeling like I shouldn't be fighting at all. I specifically remember being given a bloody nose and a black eye after just a few rounds of sparring with a French guy, and for a moment, questioning what I was doing. Thankfully, that moment passed quickly before I went back to the bag and continued to train. No one likes to get beaten up, but it's better that it happens in training, rather than the fight. It's all part of the process.
A couple of weeks before the fight, I got sick. This is something that often happens if I over-train for long periods of time. I knew that if I didn't rest, I wouldn't get better, but I didn't want to stop training for fear of not staying on top of my game. So, I battled through it. Those sparring sessions where I was ill, short of breath and being pushed to my limits did me good. Although my body felt like it couldn't keep going, my mind had to find a way to overcome that and make it to the end of the very last round while performing at the best I could. That's what I needed. If I can fight until the end when I'm feeling awful, I will fight even better when I'm at 100%.
I also found myself with a new trainer a couple of weeks before the fight. Master A, Master Toddy's younger brother, was visiting from England, and Master Toddy had instructed him to take care of me. I had never met him before, so didn't know what to expect from him, but after just one round of pad work with him, I felt a connection – that spark you feel when you work with someone who knows exactly how to work with you. I was very happy to learn that he would be my corner man. I continued to work closely with him until the fight, but my work schedule meant that I could only do so twice a week.
With only one day to go before the fight, I felt ready. I knew I had trained hard enough, and I was looking forward to putting everything into practice. Unfortunately, just one day prior to the fight, Petchlukarb pulled out, apparently due to 'her period'. This was incredibly frustrating, as I had been building up to this fight for what felt like forever, and I didn't want it all to be for nothing. Rangsit Stadium holds same-day weigh-ins at 6:30am. Since Rangsit is at least a 45 minute drive away from our gym, this would mean getting up at around 5:00am on fight day, and making the long journey four times in one day, twice for the weigh-in and twice for the fight. As this seemed less than ideal, we tried to negotiate around it, but to no avail. They demanded that we show up in the morning, so that was the plan.
Having never needed to weigh-in before, I wasn't sure what to expect, especially as I didn't even know if I had an opponent! My trainer was unable to accompany me, as his son was fighting at Rajadamnoern that day, so I went with a friend from the gym. When we arrived, we were faced with Nong Nee. This confused me, as she'd originally pulled out of this match, but after the initial surprise of seeing her, it didn't make much difference to me. I weighed in at 112lbs (50kgs), the agreed fight weight. Nong Nee, however, weighed in at 120lbs (55kgs). Having never been in this situation before, and without my trainer there with me, I had no idea how to approach it. No one seemed to be bothered by the weight difference, other than my friend, who spoke a great deal more Thai than I could. He told them that it wasn't fair, to which they replied that they would call Master Toddy to discuss the matter with him. He left the room and came back a minute later, saying that it had been agreed for Nong Nee to run twenty laps of the car park. It was clear that he hadn't spoken to Master Toddy at all, but it there was no use in saying anything, as there was nothing I could do about it. So, we watched as she jogged (a few, but certainly not twenty laps) around outside, after which they didn't even re-weigh her. So, the whole process was quite pointless. Why demand that we show up for the weigh-in, if the weights mean nothing anyway? I'm sure that if I had come in over-weight, it would have been a different story. However, such is Thailand. All I could do was forget about it and prepare to fight.
My opponent stepping onto the scales.
We returned to Rangsit Stadium at around 5pm to prepare for the fight, and waited for Master A to meet us there. As luck would have it, there was a massive rainstorm, so traffic was even worse than usual, which meant that he made it with only about ten or fifteen minutes to go before I had to fight. With very little time to warm-up and prepare, and without really knowing Master A, I just had to trust that everything would come together in the ring.
The time to fight came, and we went in. Nong Nee came out with punches, just as she had done when we previously met. She was throwing hayemakers from the first round, and it was clear that she was trying to knock me out. When I returned to the corner from the first time, Master A said 'that's not good enough, you need to do more!', and he was right. In the rounds that followed, I fought harder, but it still wasn't enough, and after five rounds, I lost by decision. With this being my third fight, I still wasn't comfortable in the ring, and I was still having problems getting my mind and body to work in unison. It sounds strange, but fighting is not something that comes naturally at all. I'm not naturally aggressive or even slightly confrontational in any way, so I constantly have to struggle against those aspects of my personality to train myself out of them, at least in the ring.
This fight showed me what I was made of. Although I knew during the fight that I was losing, I refused to give up and continued to fight until the very end. This may not sound like much in terms of fighting, but it was a personal achievement for me. Friends who came to watch told me that I'd shown a great deal of heart in that fight, which made me feel more positive about it. The promoter also told me 'if they had given points for heart, you would have won'. Although this fight ended in a loss for me, it was still a great experience. I had taken part in a great event, had my first televised fight, and learned a great deal.
The main thing that I'd learned was that I needed to work on following up. According to Master A, there were so many moments where I landed something on her and threw her off balance, but then came back out, as if I was waiting for her to hit me back. This sounded about right to me, as it's something that Master Toddy had often shouted at me for in sparring sessions. I kept that in mind, and made it my goal to work on that for the next fight.
See below for a gallery of images from the day.
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vs. Nong Nee Sitkruchuk, Siam Paradise Night Bazaar, Bangkok, 17th March 2012.
vs. Nong New Sitkrupaew, Rangsit Stadium, 16th October 2012.


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Are Calla Lilies in Season in June?
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If you're searching for bulbs for summer, who can blame you for being particularly eager to see calla lilies (Zantedeschia aethiopica, winter hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10) emerge from the ground? These tall and elegant flowers typically begin to bloom in June or July, reports the Missouri Botanical Garden. Still, gardening can be an imprecise pursuit, so it's smart to sit down with a calendar and plan their debut.
Depending on when they're planted, calla lilies can start blooming from early to late summer. So if a June debut is important to you, plant them early enough to ensure blooms when you want them.
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Standing between 2 and 3 feet tall, the flowers practically invite a close-up inspection with their sword-like blooms, all folding toward the center and then flaring out in so consistent a manner. Calla lilies are available in a wide range of colors – not only the ever-popular white, but also pink, rose, lavender, yellow and orange.
While the calla lily may be considered by many gardeners as the perfect "bulb for summer," it actually blooms from a rhizome. Unlike a round or acorn-shaped bulb, a rhizome is a swollen, stem-like structure that grows horizontally in the soil, forming roots from the bottom and leaves and stems at the top, American Meadows reports. Plant most rhizomes about 4 inches deep with the tips (or "eyes") facing up.
Planning Matters With Calla Lilies
Plant calla rhizomes after all threats of frost are safely behind you and the soil temperature is at least 65 degrees, Gardenia recommends. In full sun or partial shade, the first shoots should emerge from the ground in two weeks. It takes calla lilies a lot longer to bloom than some flowers – between 13 and 16 weeks.
Once they do flower, they have staying power, continuing to produce more blooms for three to eight weeks between mid-summer and early fall. Like most flowers, calla lilies are sensitive to temperature and light, so too much or too little of either one could alter this schedule.
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In zones 8 to 10, most calla lilies are treated as perennials that can be left in the ground over the winter with the expectation that they will bloom again in the spring. By contrast, calla lilies are regarded as annuals in the cooler 3 to 7 zones, Longfield Gardens says. Since they are not winter hardy in these colder climates, the rhizomes should be dug up either immediately after all the leaves have died or after the first frost, whichever comes first. Once you trim the foliage, leaving at least 1 inch of the stem intact, overwinter the rhizomes indoors.
Leave them to cure in a warm, dry place for at least several days, then place them in a covered box with damp peat moss on the bottom. Store the box in a dark room where the temperature hovers between 50 and 60 degrees. You don't have to check on the rhizomes every day, or even every week. But you should check on them periodically over the course of the winter to ensure they are neither too moist nor too dry. Neither condition portends well for their ability to bloom again in the spring.
Calla lilies look good and grow well in containers, though they benefit from a monthly infusion of fertilizer as they grow through the spring and their favorite season, summer.
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No USA in World Cup 2018, sounds wrong, right?
For the first time ever since 1986, the American team will not be a part of the World Cup. The US men's soccer team played but lost their chance to go to Russia for the 2018 World Cup after a shocking loss against Trinidad and Tobago. The American men's national soccer team ends up only as spectators during the World Cup in Russia after a shocking loss of 2-1 to Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday night, on the hexagonal group stage's final match.
The US' losing to Trinidad and Tobago, in addition to the winning goal of Panama against Costa Rica, earned the Panamanians their third and final direct spot in for the 2018 World Cup after they successfully eliminated Bruce Arena's team. The Hondurans earned the fourth spot after defeating Mexico. Seeing the results of all the other CONCACAF games, where Honduras earned, Mexico and Panama with 2 and Costa Rica 1 win, the USA needed only to draw in order to qualify.
Although this was the result of unlikely results from both their game play and the Panamanian win three days ago, people can say that with what happened, the Americans could only blame themselves. The American team has clearly wasted the strong position they hold with their appalling performance this year. The defensive mistakes these qualifying rounds were hard to swallow but the offense was shut down many times also. The midfield doesn't spark enough pressure and the set plays the ball doesn't reach any point of danger to the opposing team giving no sting in the attacking third.
However, after the USA went down 2-0 and the team got a goal courtesy of Christian Pulisic, the US team failed to get one more goal they need. The American team could not come back from having two goals down and the game ended with a shocking loss that cost their qualifying campaign for the World Cup in Russia. For the first time in 30 years, the Americans are not playing in the World Cup series.
This was certainly one of the most shocking nights in all of American soccer history. In order for the US team to miss out entirely in the World Cup finals, it would take the most improbable combination of results and for the first time since 30 years ago, this is exactly what happed in the US's game against Trinidad and Tobago.
Bruce Arena himself owned this massive failure in his statement. After the game, the US team's coach Bruce Arena said that they did not qualify for the World Cup. It was his job to help the team get qualified for the World Cup. He also viewed the game to be positioned for the US team. They somehow failed and they have no more excuses. They should also have walked off the field with a point.
After ending as the bottom team of the Hexagonal group, the US team needed an equalizer, a help from other teams. The US team was hoping for a favor from the Mexican team for the American team saving them from disaster four years ago. This did not happen, however, since Mexico lost to Honduras 3-2.
The loss is a dismal end and a significant setback for the country's sports progress. This was also a sure end for some of the team's senior players. Even more, the future of the United States Soccer Federation, Sunil Gulati, is definitely in an uncertain circumstance. The worst of all, it is a shame that US Men's Team will be absent in the 2018 World Cup.
No USA in World Cup 2018, wake me up if I am dreaming…. TIME To Rebuild !


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'Super 8' will hit theaters on June 10. Speaking about this adventure movie with a super-big-budget and the big secrecy around it, Elle told in the interview with 'BlackBook' that, "We were sort of scared. We didn't want to slip up and say anything." The actress admits that when they got the scripts, "It was just, like, the biggest thing ever."
Fanning is a precociously talented child who by the age of 4 has already proved her incredible acting talent in movies like 'The Door in the Floor', 'Babel', and 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. Of a possible professional clash with her big sister, Dakota, Elle says that, "We haven't gotten really competitive with movies yet. I don't think we ever will."
What about her plans for the summer? It seems that Elle would love to see Paris. Even though she has never been there, Paris is Fanning's favorite city in the world. "I want to go there so bad," she told the magazine.


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