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In high-graft countries, the roads are a bloodbath
Over the years, we've looked at the correlation between corruption and personal security, air safety, environmental degradation, risks of war, debt problems, and general personal misery. Now let's look at corruption and road safety.
The most dangerous countries (measured by road fatalities per 100,000 motor vehicles) finishing with the worst are: Central African Republic, Sudan, Benin, Burundi, Guinea, Eritrea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Sierra Leone.
Their average rank on the Corruption Perceptions Index is 129 (out of 168 countries).
Individually they rank this way:
Democratic Republic of the Congo 147
São Tomé and Príncipe 66
The safest countries to drive in? Again measured by fatalities per 100,000 vehicles on the road are: Malta, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Sweden, Spain, Denmark, United Kingdom, Finland, and Germany.
On the CPI their average rank is 12.
Individually they rank:
What's behind the correlation between corruption and road safety? In compliant countries, road surfaces are in better shape, lane and hazard markings are clear, traffic lights work, and people tend to respect the rules and obey the police.
In corrupt countries traffic is more chaotic: roads (and vehicles) are generally in worse shape, highways are dark, signage is missing or confusing, intersections are wild. There's also less respect for the rule of law. Drivers are more likely to make up their own rules and speed limits, putting everyone else in danger.
Most travelers have seen the danger on the road in corrupt countries. They may remember a terrifying taxi ride from the airport to their hotel, for example. They're glad to have survived, and the experience becomes cocktail-party chatter.
For people who live in those countries, there's no escape from the graft and the roadway danger.
Richard L. Cassin is the publisher and editor of the FCPA Blog. He can be contacted here.
Founder of the FCPA Blog and Editor at Large. He has been named multiple times as one of the 100 Most Influential People In Business Ethics by Ethisphere Magazine and is a Trust Across America Top Thought Leader. He's a member of the DC, Virginia, and Florida bars. His At Large column is a regular feature of the FCPA Blog and his Chat Large videos are shown on FCPA Blog+.
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Although I understand the point you are trying to make, there is a difference between correlation and causation. Strangely the sales of sour cream in the US correlate to deaths in motorbike accidents, and there is also a correlation between the number of people falling into a pool and drowning in the US and films in which Nicholas Cage appeared in. Both correlations are spurious as (hopefully) there is no actual causal link. Corruption clearly does help but before jumping to the conclusion that corruption is a casual link, I would suggest you also have to count in the GDP of the relevant country, average wage, money spent on road building & road maintenance, rules on who can drive etc.
Seven out of the top 8 most successful countries noted above are Germanic. Spain and Malta are much farther out. What can LatAm and Africa learn from this? The common good over the individual ego is the Germanic way. Unfortunately for LatAm and Africa the individual ego over the common good has been the way.
I am hopeful that a new generation of LatAm and African prosecutors with the support of the West will begin transforming these two enormous continents into engines for 21st century global growth. The recent prosecutorial successes of Brazil and Guatemala suggest that there is reason for hope in LatAm.


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Gamers Are Using a Century Old Law to Sue… Microsoft?
Yes, it's true!
Usually, when we talk about the console wars we are talking about the major competition between the two biggest players in the game - Microsoft and its Xbox console, and Sony has the PlayStation. The two have been in a huge race to outsell and outperform one another pretty much since both came onto the field, but occasionally there is huge news in one specific platform that might possibly shake the outcome for the entire industry.
Case in point, did you know that Microsoft is currently being sued by ten gamers under a rather obscure, century-old law? Jesse Cox from TikTok explains how everything is going down.
So, as many gamers know, Microsoft is currently in a major merger with Activision Blizzard, the creator behind titles such as Diablo and Overwatch. This is big news in the industry as it is one of the biggest mergers in gaming history, and could change how gaming looks in the future.
Much to the irritation of… many players. Some of whom decided to use a century-old law called the Clayton Antitrust Act to actually sue the giant company. The idea is to stop the merger as it leads to a lack of competition in the industry as a whole, and with Microsoft snapping up mid and large-sized gaming creators the whole anti-competition thing has become a major issue.
Honestly, I'm not sure how this is going to play out. It could be a minor stepping stone that prevents Microsoft from moving forward only in the short term, or it could potentially halt the entire progression for some time. It could also create standards for gaming going forward, but we will have to wait to see how everything shakes out!

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Onbone Ltd Raises €10M From International Investor Syndicate for the Global Launch of its Novel Casting/Splinting Products
Onbone Ltd
HELSINKI, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Onbone Ltd, the developer of novel casting technology material, Woodcast®, has raised a total of €10 million in a financing round led by MVM Life Science Partners, with participation from Finnish Industry Investment, Finnish private investors and the existing investor Inveni Capital. The funding round will be used to finance the international launch of the Woodcast suite of casting and splinting products.
Onbone's innovative technology improves the clinical care of patients whilst reducing cost for hospitals and lowering the environmental impact of current technologies. The product suite is ecological, user-friendly and applicable for all orthopaedic and traumatology uses.
Woodcast is manufactured from wood and biodegradable plastic making it completely non-toxic and a perfectly mouldable and remouldable composite material suitable for all casting and splinting work. It can be used without water or rubber gloves. Patients can be imaged without removing Woodcast, which saves time and expense during patient follow-up. Woodcast has already been launched in several EU territories, with >30,000 patients successfully treated. This funding round will enable the business to expand to the wider global market.
As a part of the financing round Stuart Ashman will join the company as CEO. Stuart has a 20 year career in the casting market, being Director of Sales and Marketing at the market leading BSN Medical and more recently President of Andover Medical.
"We are pleased with this support from our new as well as existing investors. Their combined experience and financial backing will enable us to build a top quality international sales and marketing organisation. I feel that this patent protected technology has the features set to achieve a significant share of the cast product market in the big five EU countries and the United States," comments Stuart.
"MVM is excited to bring new CEO Stuart Ashman, a senior executive in the casting and splinting market to the business. We believe Onbone's novel technology can revolutionise fracture/injury management, improving patient outcomes in a cost efficient manner," said Bali Muralidhar, M.D., Ph.D., partner at MVM who will join the Onbone Board of Directors.
"We look forward to supporting the business with Finnish Industry Investment and Inveni Capital to make it a global success and expect to announce further hires to the senior management team over the coming quarters."
Onbone Ltd is a Finnish innovative company working on the field of medical technology. The company develops and markets innovative and user-friendly Woodcast products for orthopaedic and traumatology use. Onbone Ltd has eleven employees and the products are sold in Finland, Germany, Sweden, Holland and Great Britain. http://www.woodcast.net
MVM Life Science Partners LLP is a premier global healthcare venture capital firm that has been investing in emerging healthcare companies since 1998. Its team of executives is located in London and Boston. http://www.mvm.com
Inveni Capital - established in 2007 - is a life science focused venture capital firm offering entrepreneurial venture capital to life science companies in Northern and Central Europe. Inveni invests in early to growth stage pharmaceutical development and medical technology companies. http://www.invenicapital.com
Finnish Industry Investment Ltd is a government-owned investment company that promotes Finnish business, employment and economic growth through venture capital and private equity investments. The investments of Finnish Industry Investment amount to 900 million euros. http://www.industryinvestment.com
Stuart J. Ashman, CEO, Onbone Ltd
Tel. +44-741-589-4099, stuart.ashman@onbone.com
Pictures and instructions on use of Woodcast products: http://www.woodcast.fi/en/indications
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POLA Monthly Volumes Down in February
Cargo volumes at the Port of Los Angeles fell more than 10 percent in February 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to newly released data. The port attributes the decline to terminal congestion and supply chain challenges occurring during several months of labor negotiations.
The labor issues were resolved for the most part on Feb. 20, when the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract.
The deal came too late to help drive up throughput numbers for the full month, however. Imports dropped 10.7 percent in February, falling from 284,812 TEUs in February 2014 to 254,225 TEUs last month. Also, exports declined 10.3 percent, from 146,925 TEUs in February 2014 to 131,806 TEUs in February 2015.
Combined, total loaded imports and exports fell 10.6 percent, from 431,738 TEUs in February 2014 to 386,031 TEUs in February 2015, according to data.
Factoring in empties, which fell nine percent, the overall February 2015 volume of 502,663 TEUs represented a decline of 10.2 percent from February 2014's 559,786 TEUs.
"Cargo flow has improved since the end of February and throughout March," Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said. "ILWU labor is back strong at our terminals."
He also cited the Federal Maritime Commission's late February approval of a working agreement between the adjoining Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, which he said is enabling the ports to convene stakeholders in the coming weeks to discuss additional solutions to the backlog.
For the calendar year-to-date, the port has seen 1.03 million containers, a 17 percent drop from the same two months in 2014. For the fiscal year-to-date, POLA terminals have seen 5.31 million TEUs, a 1.5 percent drop from the same eight months in FY 2014.
Current and past data container counts for the Port of Los Angeles are available at http://www.portoflosangeles.org/maritime/stats.asp.
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Long Beach Cargo Count Slides in February
Puget Sound Cargo Volumes Down
POSD Planning Terminal Modernization
New Program Expediting Cargo, POLA Says
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package quasar.physical.rdbms

import slamdata.Predef._
import pathy.Path
import pathy.Path.DirName
import quasar.contrib.pathy.{ADir, AFile}
import quasar.physical.rdbms.jdbc.JdbcConnectionInfo

import monocle.Prism
import scalaz._
import Scalaz._

object common {

  final case class Config(connInfo: JdbcConnectionInfo)

  sealed trait Schema

  final case object DefaultSchema extends Schema

  final case class CustomSchema(name: String) extends Schema

  object Schema {
    def lastDirName(schema: Schema): DirName = {
      schema match {
        case DefaultSchema => DirName("")
        case CustomSchema(name) =>
          val lastSeparatorIndex = name.lastIndexOf(TablePath.Separator)
          val startIndex = if (lastSeparatorIndex > 0) lastSeparatorIndex + TablePath.Separator.length else 0
          DirName(name.substring(startIndex))
      }
    }

    val default = Prism.partial[Schema, DefaultSchema.type] {
      case DefaultSchema => DefaultSchema
    }(scala.Predef.identity)

    val custom = Prism.partial[Schema, CustomSchema] {
      case c: CustomSchema => c
    }(scala.Predef.identity)

    implicit val showCustomSchema: Show[CustomSchema] = Show.shows(_.name.toLowerCase)
  }

  final case class TableName(name: String) extends AnyVal
  final case class TablePath(schema: Schema, table: TableName)

  object TablePath {

    val Separator = "__c_"
    val SeparatorRegex = "__c_"

    def dirToSchema(dir: ADir): Schema = {
      Path.flatten(None, None, None, Some(_), Some(_), dir)
        .toIList
        .unite
        .intercalate(Separator) match {
        case "" => DefaultSchema
        case pathStr => CustomSchema(pathStr)
      }
    }

    def create(file: AFile): TablePath = {
      val filename = Path.fileName(file).value
      val schema = Path.parentDir(file).map(dirToSchema).getOrElse(DefaultSchema)
      new TablePath(schema, TableName(filename))
    }

    implicit val showTableName: Show[TableName] =
      Show.shows(_.name.toLowerCase)

    implicit val showPath: Show[TablePath] = Show.shows { tp =>
      tp.schema match {
        case DefaultSchema => tp.table.shows
        case s: CustomSchema => s"${s.shows}.${tp.table.shows}"
      }
    }
  }
}

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A 40-year-old trader, Joseph Orji, who allegedly obtained 16,485 cartons of Dettol disinfectant worth N685,000 by false pretences, on Friday appeared before an Ikeja Magistrates' Court, Lagos.
Orji, who resides at 1, Ajibotinu St., Agege near Lagos, is facing a two-count charge of obtaining by false pretences and stealing.
Police Prosecutor Innocent Odugbo told the court that the accused committed the offences in October 2017 at 17, Railway Line, Agege.
Odugbo said the accused obtained the cartons of the disinfectant from Mr Hali Shehu with a promise that he would sell them and remit the proceeds to the complainant; a representation he knew was false.
"After collecting the cartons of the Dettol disinfectant from the complainant, the accused absconded while all efforts made by the complainant to locate him failed," he said.
Odugbo said the complainant, however, sighted the accused four months after he had been searching for him.
He said that the accused was apprehended with the help of some passers-by and handed over to the police.
The prosecutor said that the offences contravened Sections 287 and 314 (1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
In his ruling, the magistrate, Mr A. O. Komolafe granted the accused bail in the sum of N200,000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case until Feb. 26 for the mention.


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Q: Strategy to handle answers containing GitHub links I spend a fair amount of my time on Stack Overflow in the review queues, typically in the 10k tools for reviewing flags (NAA, New Answers to Old questions), and I think it might be fair to say that we have a slight problem with answers that are being posted with a link-only pointing to GitHub.
Link-only answers have been discussed a lot (1, 2, 3, many more). My question is more specific about how should we handle the influx of answers pointing to GitHub without any code, and/or explanation about the link.
My first run through the New Answers to Old questions for the day provided all of the following GitHub links without any code or explanation:

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*KnockoutJS ObservableArray data grouping

*https://stackoverflow.com/questions/15473167/drawing-black-outline-in-uilabels-text/19220715#19220715

*IOS: map with route

*Google Maps SDK for iOS and routes

*Drawing a route on Apple map (iOS 6+)

*Plotting Route with Multiple Points in iOS

*Accessing Android SQLite database in PhoneGap

*iOS: UILabel with border around each letter of text

*Point in KML Polygon - C / C++ code

*Outline for UILabel text

*Structure and Format for Skype history databases
Plus many, many, more.
I know I can comment on all of them asking for the answerer to expand and explain why these links will work. I can down-vote them, and I can also flag them using a custom flag or NAA and hope these answers would be deleted.
How should we best handle the GitHub problem? Since there are so many answers posted with links to GitHub and without code, do we want to go the route of jsfiddle where, if the link is present, then code must exist in the answer as well?

A: Links to GitHub have always been tricky to handle. They commonly get flagged as link-only answers, but I think they're a slightly different case than most other answers like this. The projects they link to are often great solutions to the problem at hand. Removing these links also removes valuable information that might help future visitors.
However, these links are prone to link rot and do require you to visit another site. The difficulty is that you can't really put the code for an entire open source framework or project into an answer here. We can add a little bit of a description for a project and how it would help solve the given problem, but the link to the project is still the core of the answer.
I have a couple of open source projects myself up on GitHub, and I struggle with how to talk about them when they might be the best solution to a particular problem. I generally try to address the specific question asked (with code if possible), make my association with the project very clear, and describe a little more about the project itself. However, the key element to the answer is still the link to the GitHub project, without which the answer is effectively useless. These answers are still prone to link rot, but I don't know a good way around that, short of Stack Exchange hosting the project information themselves.
I've been handling flags on these answers on a case-by-case basis, based on how relevant I feel the linked project is to the question asked. This is a fairly slow way to handle these, though, and is prone to errors in judgment. I'm not sure how else to approach them.

A: My 2 cents is that the more roadblocks we throw up through blacklisting specific links, or have special cases for special sites (i.e. you can link to jsfiddle if you have code in the post), it makes the site more confusing and harder to use.
It is just a snowball effect.  First it was JSFiddle, now it might be github, next it could be another site, and soon you have dozens of sites that have special cases around when you can use them a in link in the answer.
This also creates a problem for editors because posts that were created before the prohibition was in place now is forced to remove the link or completely rewrite the answer when all that they wanted to fix was some spelling or grammar issues.
I think a better approach would be to come up with a much better way to deincentivize link-only answers so they don't get posted initially, or incentivizinbg fixing link only answers so people stop flagging them (and complaining when it gets declined) and start turning them into valid answers.
A couple of random thoughts I had (in no particular order)

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*Create a "exclusively a link answer" flag, which will automatically turn an answer into a CW answer if a specific answer gets "x" flags in 30 days, but doesn't delete the post.

*Provide a reputation sharing mechanism that splits the rep gain on an answer between the original poster and the editor that fixes a link only answer.

Both ideas are very rough and will need some fleshing out to make them practical and to figure out how to implement to prevent gaming, but I think it is ultimately a better solution to the link-only problem that continually adding new sites to the blacklist.

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Franklin LifeSmart 2025 Retirement Target Fund - C
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10 YEAR RETURN
$122.8 (M)
"Designed for investors who anticipate retiring on or around 2025, the fund provides asset allocation which adjusts to become progressively more conservative as the target date approaches. "
Overall Morningstar Rating As of 06/30/2019
Rating Category: Target-Date 2025
The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.
Historical Morningstar Rating As of 06/30/2019
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Morningstar Style Box
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Hypothetical $10K Investment
Percentage of the fund's returns explained by movements in the Blended Benchmark. Allocations for the fund's blended benchmark reflect or map the fund's current target asset class allocations and may not be representative of the fund's historical asset class allocations. 100 equals perfect correlation to the index. Based on the 3-year period ended as of the date of the calculation.


Responsibilities include supervising a professional shop staff, graduate students, work study, and student workers; realizing student and professional designer ideas for a 10+ show season; creating construction drawings using AutoCad 2D and 3D; and managing a $75K budget.
Responsibilities include site visit for field verification of measurements. Designing connections for acoustical lapendary sound panels. Drafting submittal package and updates throughout the process.
Responsibilities included building, painting and supervising work study and student workers for the fall semester build of The Wiz and designing scenery for The Women of Lockerby, their Spring Semester production.
Responsibilities included building and painting for a six show season; hanging and focusing lights; and assisting properties artisans and guest designers and designing the set of one show.
Supervised interns; researched, procured, designed, built, painted and upholstered properties for a four show season; assisted shop and electrics when needed and led workshop for interns.
Raised non-profit funding; wrote grants; managed facilities; engineered sound for worship services and concert series; and coordinated ministry for undergraduate students.
Designed scenery; set construction; painting; consulted on website design and layout, designed, constructed and painted properties for a 5 show season; supervised undergraduate students during shop hours. As master carpenter I supervised three shop carpenters and student workers.
Designed scenery and lighting; designed and constructed properties; painted. Instructed students (Grades 3-12) in painting and properties.
Designed scenery and lighting; designed and constructed properties; painted; technical direction; supervised undergraduate students in shop and classroom settings; teaching assistant.
Supervised eight full-time and one part-time employee; designed ads for daily and weekly newspapers; managed departmental budget; monitored and cleaned paper and film developing machines.


Now Jane Fonda says the pictures and the film were huge mistakes. What was her first clue?
Jane was in the movies, going from glamour puss to excellent actress while arising from a gaggle of Hollywood brats. She believed in the Hollywood hype – I'm on film. I have money. I am famous. Everyone loves me. Nothing can happen to me. In early 1972 she won an Oscar for her role in the 1971 film, Klute. Thereafter, she went to North Vietnam for her photo shoot.
The time to correct misimpression's, miscommunications and mistakes was when the quotes first appeared in 1973, or whenever they were made. 2015 is too late to go on TV and apologize. I cannot take Jane Fonda seriously. She is not sincere. She acts like the same stupid little Hollywood girl she was in her first movies in the early Sixties.
Entertainment disapproved of that war. John Wayne's Green Berets is the most ridiculous pro-war movie from the mid-1960s. There were no similar films except for POW and POWS-left-behind films after the peace and departure in 1975. I imagine in Jane's own family, brother Peter, a fine actor whom I'm always happy to see on film and her father, the venerable Henry Fonda opposed the War. I doubt if Henry let his views to break up his long friendship with Jimmy Stewart. Both Henry and Peter had a maturity in 1970 which Jane has yet to exhibit.
Jane left Tom Hayden in the early 1980s, did the exercise tape thing and was the subject of wonder on supermarket tabloids: Which sexual orientation did she want? It's publicity. She ran off to Ted Turner but wasn't sure she wanted to do the tomahawk chop at Atlantic Braves games. CNN, the Braves, buffalo ranching and Time-Warner were all too much. She left Ted.
Now it's all make up and plastic surgery. Today Jane looks like she's forty years old. But what's in her brain? She's in her mid-seventies, and it appears she wants to compete with Anne Hathaway and Heather Graham, actresses born after Jane made her most damning statements.
Jane Fonda is not a little Public Relations' problem. She wants to be known and respected as a good person, although much she had done has left her living on the same street as Charlie Sheen, Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, and Jane is the most notorious of the neighbors. Jane cannot write another book, like the one she released in the last decade: Throughout it, anyone could read I'm lying; I'm a dishonest person. I want you to love me.


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LON:BONH - Bonhill Group Stock Price Target and Predictions
Forecasted Upside: -100.00 %
GBX 10.14 As of 01/17/2022 11:26 AM ET
▲ +0.39 (4.00%)
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Analyst Price Target for BONH
▼ -100.00% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 0 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Bonhill Group in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 0, with a high forecast of GBX 0 and a low forecast of £100,000. The average price target represents a -100.00% upside from the last price of GBX 10.14.
This chart shows the closing price for BONH for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.
The current consensus among 0 polled investment analysts is to n/a stock in Bonhill Group. This N/A consensus rating has held steady for over two years.
1/14/2022 Shore Capital Reiterated Rating House Stock
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Shore Capital Reaffirms "House Stock" Rating for Bonhill Group (LON:BONH)
West Dunbartonshire Council confirm vital lifesaving equipment will be replaced
Bonhill Group (LON:BONH) Shares Up 4.7%
Bonhill Group Plc, a B2B media company, provides business insight, analysis, and networking and research in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa North America, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers InvestmentNews, which provides content, data, and information to advisers; Portfolio Adviser that delivers timely and insightful news and analysis; What Investment, a consumer monthly magazine for private investors who manage investments held in pensions and investment wrappers, as well as individual equities and property; and Expert Investor, which delivers news, insights, and analysis to fund selectors, institutional and wholesale investors, and high-net-worth advisers. It also provides International Adviser for the global intermediary market that uses cross-border insurance, investment, and pension products on behalf of their high-net-worth clients; Fund Selector Asia that offers information and analysis on asset allocation and portfolio construction, business moves and industry trends, technology and operations, and regulatory development, as well as hosts events; and ESGclarity.com, which provides industry news, analysis, opinion, data, and content. In addition, the company offers information-age.com that provides news, analysis, guidance, and research for its CTO community, as well as organizes live and virtual events programs; SmallBusiness.co.uk, which offers news, how-to features, and expert guidance from accountants and lawyers, as well as interviews with business figures; GrowthBusiness.co.uk that provides news, how-to features, and expert commentary from financiers, accountants and lawyers; and DiversityQ.com, an online portal that offers board members, HR professionals, and D&I practitioners with the news, analysis, and case studies from industry practitioners, practice guidance, and research on the D&I sector, as well as provides live and virtual events programs. Bonhill Group Plc is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Now: GBX 10.14
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How do I contact Bonhill Group's investor relations team?
The company's listed phone number is 44 20 7250 7010. The official website for Bonhill Group is bonhillplc.com.


GDPR is Christmas come early for Search Engine Marketing! - Brand Visibility: a UK SEO Agency, PR Agency & Facebook Marketing Agency all under one roof.
Happy GDPR day, may the consent be with you!
However, anyone who runs SEO or PPC for clients should be rubbing their hands. Brands who rely on SEO or PPC probably DGAF right now, but that will change.
Yep, GDPR is a big fat Christmas come early for most SEM agencies and practitioners assuming the last minute panic's and frantic WTF WTF comms with clients have not tipped you over the edge.
CPA & CPC from PPC are going to RISE!
So what has everyone in such a flap?
What does this actually mean in English?
Retargeting? Good luck getting proper consent for that.
IT'S OKAY, OUR AGENCY IS HANDLING THAT!!
Alriiiighty then. Phew, thank the lord for that. Wait a second…is every moving part in the vast supply chain of digital marketing aligned? Do they all seamlessly run off a central data control platform for easy GDPR compliance? Are they all using data that consumers have opted in to now?? Are data controllers and processors all in sync and have proper data protection processes and agreements in place? If a consumer wants to opt out later can I ensure that everyone is going to remove that person from our communications and targeting at all these touch points??
For simplicity I'm not even going to get into the drudgery of onsite cookie consents for the day to day tracking, analytics and optimisation of even running a website or securely handling customer data and all the other general Data protection act regs. That stuff is just boring and not the big picture here.
As CPA's from other channels inevitably start to rise as data pools and opted in customers become smaller places to target customers, the competition for SEO rankings and PPC placements will also rise. It's for 99% of marketers the top of the funnel.
There are only so many slots on Google that get any decent click thru rate. It's simple supply and demand. GDPR has just thrown a massive spanner in the works for multi channel marketing efforts.
Quite how things will play out is still unknown. I suspect 90% of service providers are blindly signing GDPR addendums supplier agreements and keeping their heads down to see WTF happens over the next few months to year.
The ICO has been sharpening their knives waiting for the 25th May 2018 for quite some time.
Who are they going to try scalp first for breaking GDPR rules? Time will tell.
At what point do advertisers legal advisors tell brands it's too risky to advertise in ways that are potentially non GDPR compliant and just hang fire to see how the cookies crumble (pun intended)? Very soon I'd guess. It depends who the ICO goes after.
What will brands do then? They will simply have to refocus efforts and double down investments into good old SEM to keep the wheels turning and the lights on.
Even more reason for SEM agencies and consultants to push clients for more budgets and efficiencies.


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When I insert several comments to a big Writer document (.odt), the line that goes from the selected word to the comment is not well displayed on screen. I have this problem after upgrading from 5.2 to 5.3 on Linux (Xubuntu), but it works well on Windows.
1. Open a Writer documents which has several pages.
2. Select words from any page and insert a comment (a line appears linking the word with its comment on the right side of the program).
3. Repeat the above step in different pages.
4. Move between pages and you will see that the lines are not well displayed on screen.
5. Put the mouse cursor over a comment and the line appears again, but this does not fix the problem.
To enable OpenGL for all rendering fixes the problem.
This has solved my problem, but I do not think that the bug is really fixed. This is only a way to skip the bug.


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Properties, Meanings, Powers & Uses
"Stone of Sincerity"
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ˈpər(-ə)l
Pearls Historically symbolic of purity, innocence and faith, pearls enhance personal integrity and help clear ones mind so that it may be a clean and clear channel for wisdom and spiritual guidance. They were once thought to be the tears of gods and goddesses in different ancient lore.
A pearl necklace worn four thousand years ago by the Persian queen Achaemenid may still be admired today if one was to visit the Louvre in France. The pearl jewelry of the Queen of Sheba has become legendary over the centuries and it has been told that Cleopatra only drank wine with ground pearls in it to protect herself from poisoning. In the Bible (Job 28:18) it says "The price of wisdom is above pearls"; and Lucifer is said to have broken his teeth due to his craving for pearls and his inability to resist them.
In Ancient China, it was believed that pearls were actually spittle of dragons when they flew through the air to create rain, therefore many Chinese wore pearls as talismans against fire.
Mohs Hardness of 3 with a orthorhombic crystal structure
Pearls are about 2% water, and should not be stored in a very warm place, or they have a tendency to dry out and develop hairline cracks. Whether salt water, fresh water, natural or farmed pearls are the result of a defense mechanism against irritation inside of a shellfish; especially oysters and mussels.
Pearls are formed in shellfish – especially oysters and mussels -as a natural defense against irritants such as a piece of sand or grit. When these irritations get inside the shell, the shellfish secretes layers upon layers of Aragonite (known as nacre) around the irritant until it gradually builds up to form the solid pearl. Light reflecting from these overlapping layers is what produces the characteristic iridescent luster.
Long ago, pearls were important financial assets, comparable in price to real estate, being that they thousands of shells would have to be searched to find one precious pearl, as they were created purely by chance.
Today most cultured pearls are produced in Japan. In the warmer waters of the South Pacific, larger oysters produce South Sea cultured pearls and Tahitian black cultured pearls, which are larger in size. Freshwater pearls are cultured in freshwater mussels, mostly in China. The quality of pearls is judged by the orient, and luster, the reflectivity and shine of the surface. Fine pearls do not have any flaws or spots in the nacre. Other factors which affect value are the regularity of the shape, size, and color.
Cultured pearls and natural pearls can be distinguished from imitation pearls by a very simple test that people have been practicing since ancient times. Take the pearl and gently rub it against the edge of a natural tooth. Cultured and natural pearls will feel slightly rough, like very fine sandpaper, due to the texture of natural nacre. Imitations will feel as smooth as glass because the surface is molded or painted onto a smooth bead.
Metaphysical Properties
These Moon and Water ruled "gems" enhance sincerity, truth and loyalty. They bring centering and a calming reflection, as well as attune the wearer to the ebb and flow of life. They are told to give purity, promote faith, charity and integrity, especially personal integrity. Due to its watery and lunar elements, it is quite balancing for the emotions, especially to water signs.
Pearls help one connect with the Goddess, the ultimate feminine energy. They are absorbing by nature and because of this they must be used with caution. If feeling excessively negative while wearing a pearl, it will hold that energy until it is worn again.
Being that a pearl is created by layer upon layer of substance produced to counteract an inherent irritation…it creates a very nurturing aspect. If used properly, Pearls may lessen stress and it's resulting disorders, such as hypertension, headaches, and exhaustion.
If using peals with other gemstones consider diamonds to amplify and purify, or emeralds to bring the negative energy out and then disperse it. They are said to stimulate one's femininity and to assist in self acceptance, lifting one's spirits and reminding us to stand with dignity. They not only offer a reflection in which to view oneself, but also offer the insight on how we appear to others without negativity or feelings of inadequacy.
Pearls are said to heal in the area of the Solar Plexus and Sacral Chakras, which would help alleviate symptoms and ailments of the stomach, digestion and ulcers. It is told that Pearl will treat stomach aches, colds, allergies, colds, bronchitis and lung infections.
Chronic headaches as well as migraines may be alleviated or even completely cures when a pearl necklace is worn directly on the skin. Used properly it is said that Pearls will lessen stress ailments such as hypertension and exhaustion which in turn may help to avoid heart attacks and stroke.
Being linked to the Moon, which makes Pearls inherently feminine they are also helpful in the treatment of many female specific ailments, such as aid infertility and easing the discomfort and pain of childbirth.
It is said that drinking pearl water (elixir) regularly over a long period of time will stabilize and balance the production of hormones in ones body.
Magical Properties
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water, Akasha
Planet: Moon
Deities: Aphrodite, Freya, Venus, Neptune, Poseidon
Powers: Protection, Love, Money, Luck
Candle Color: Silver
For magical purposes, Pearls (just as Amber, Jet, fossils and Mother of Pearl) are not actually gemstones, but created from beings that once carried life. There are some who believe that due to this fact these substances carry a heave debt for those who engage in their use. Many others believe that for the very same reason (they previously carried life) that these substances are that much more powerful in magic and find them as some of the most powerful substances in the practice of magic.
Pearls are intimately connected to the moon, so much so so that some will wear or use them only at night, during the moon's domain.
Zodiac Properties
Zodiac Stone of: Cancer & Gemini
Associations: Moon
Birthstone: Modern & Ancient Birthstone for the Month of June, Mystical Birthstone for November
Black Pearls are linked to Capricorn and ruled by Saturn
Chakra Properties
Pearls will balance and heal all chakras. It assist in the search for higher wisdom and truth, absorbing negative energy from one who wears it, then help one to see and deal with the truth of self.
Directly associated with the 3rd, Sacral Chakra and 7th Crown Chakra.
Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Love Is In The Earth by Melody, 1997
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
Jewelry & Gems for Self-Discovery by Shakti Carola Navran, 2008
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Gemstone Energy Medicine Healing Body, Mind and Spirit by Michael Katz, 2005
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela Schrieber, 2002
Personal Experience and Personal Accounts of Others In the Metaphysical Field of Work
The information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is not to take the place of professional medical advice. Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect, encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing. Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we beseech you to seek professional medical attention from a qualified physician.
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Oxelösund Municipality, Sweden held a municipal election on 19 September 2010 as part of the local elections. This was held on the same day as the general election.

Results
The number of seats remained at 31 with the Social Democrats winning the most at 12, a drop of two from 2006. There were 7,490 valid ballots cast.

Electoral wards
All electoral wards were located within the Oxelösund urban area in a single constituency.

References

Oxelösund
Oxelösund municipal elections

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Boat across the Bora Bora lagoon for a tour of the Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island. We'll show you how this traditional Polynesian resort delivers a Bora Bora vacation you'll reminisce over for years.
All Sofitel guests arrive at the Marara Beach resort. A jetty near the main building serves as the departure point for the Private Island island. The ferry is on call until late evening, and came to pick us up immediately it was called.
We were greeted with resonant notes from a conch shell and flowering coconuts. And sipped to the best view of magnificent Mount Otemanu, from anywhere in Bora Bora.
The beach at the Sofitel private island looks over to dramatic views of Mt Otemanu. The water here is light turquoise and calm.
If your 'local' looked like this you wouldn't be planning a Bora Bora vacation! Anyone for a Tahiti cocktail?
Guests on the Bora Bora Sofitel Private Island can now choose to have breakfast and dinner at Manu Tuki on the motu. Even though you're in seclusion, it's easy to get around from here, so check out all your options for Bora Bora Sofitel dining.
Or book the lunch of your life, and have a private romantic lunch for two on the beach!
It's their location (location, location) that makes a distinction between the 3 different bungalow styles on the secluded Bora Bora Sofitel Private Island. You can choose between over water bungalows set in the most beautiful part of the lagoon, lodges perched on the steep hillside (with awesome lagoon views) or 3 hide-away villas set right at the water's edge.
The walkways through tropical gardens are magic. Muriel showed us around after we'd been served refreshments. The Bora Bora resorts are such an out-of-this-world experience that, upon arrival, you are given a thorough introduction to the resort.
Everything was so beautiful that I didn't even notice what a steep climb it is to the top of the hill. On the way up we passed several platforms where you can have an intimate ceremony or tete-e-tete.
At the summit we could see 360 degrees of how high up we were. I couldn't decide which way to point my camera. But obviously Mt Otemanu was one!
The water on this side of the Bora Bora lagoon is quite shallow (hence the indelible blues, like in glacier lakes) so only small boats can pass and it feels very safe. Imagine the view from these Sofitel overwater bungalows!
Two ladies beginning the new year in Bora Bora found the best seats not in the house. We were up late last night enjoying the Tahitian dancing and fire works.
Maruuuru roa (thank you very much) to Murial for her (20 years of) warm, informative hostessing. We heard a whisper that she bared her 5 year old bottom, in the church, as an extra in the movie, Hurricane. Everyone working at the Bora Bora Sofitel Private Island seems proud of their hotel.
I should mention that we were here in January which is the middle of Tahiti summer and also the wet season. But Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island turned on perfect weather for our Tahiti vacation.
The beautiful ambiance at this Bora Bora resort is intoxicating and the deck chairs are inviting. But when you're done gazing at Mount Otemanu, you will want to try some of these amazing Bora Bora Sofitel activities.
Go here to see why we think the Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island has the best snorkeling of all the Bora Bora resorts.
If you're thinking of booking the Sofitel Private Island you will want to find out what dining choices you will have on your Tahiti vacation.
Choose from all the gorgeous Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island over water bungalows.


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Барри Луис Ларкин (, ) — американский профессиональный бейсболист, выступавший в Главной лиге бейсбола за клуб «Цинциннати Редс» с 1986 по 2004 год. В 1990 году был одним из ключевых игроков «Редс», благодаря чему команда смогла стать чемпионом Мировой серии. В 2012 году Ларкин был включён в Национальный бейсбольный Зал славы.

Биография
Барри Ларкин родился 28 апреля 1964 года вырос в Цинциннати, учился в университете Мичигана, где выступал за бейсбольную команду. По окончании обучения некоторое выступал в низших лигах, пока 13 августа 1986 года не дебютировал в МЛБ. Вскоре он стал основным шорт-стопом «Редс» и играл на высоком уровне почти 20 лет, лишь с 1997 по 2003 год его время на поле было ограничено из-за травм.

По окончании сезона 2004 года Ларкин завершил игровую карьеру и получил должность в руководстве клуба МЛБ «Вашингтон Нэшионалз», которую занимал несколько лет пока не перешёл в ESPN на должность бейсбольного аналитика. В 2009 году он работал тренером сборной США на Мировой бейсбольной классике, а в 2013 году был менеджером сборной Бразилии на квалификационном турнире на Мировую бейсбольную классику 2013 года.

Ларкин считается одним из лучших игроков своего времени. За время выступлений в МЛБ он трижды становился обладателем награды Золотая ловушка, девять раз награды Серебряная бита, двенадцать раз участвовал в матчах всех звёзд МЛБ, а в 1995 году был назван самым ценным игроком Национальной лиги.

Сын — баскетболист Шейн Ларкин.

Примечания

Ссылки

 Baseball Library — article and bio

Члены бейсбольного Зала славы
Шорт-стопы МЛБ
Игроки «Цинциннати Редс»
Бейсболисты на летних Олимпийских играх 1984 года
Родившиеся в Цинциннати
Бейсболисты США


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Bucks fall short
March 19, 2014 By Bill Scott
Former Marquette and Madison Memorial star Wesley Matthews had a game-high 26 points, as the Portland Trailblazers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night in overtime, 120-115.
Despite the two team's opposite trajectories this season, Portland had its hands full with Milwaukee. The lead changed hands 23 times and neither club ever had a double-digit lead.
Portland (44-24), currently the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoff standings, led 52-47 at halftime. But after an 0-7 start from the floor in the first two quarters, Milwaukee forward Khris Middleton got hot in the third quarter, hitting three of his four shots en route to an 18-point game.
Milwaukee (13-55) was led by Brandon Knight's 24 points and eight rebounds. Guard Ramon Sessions chipped in 23 points off the bench.
The Bucks will play at Golden State Thursday night.


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The 'Fuller House' Season 2 Trailer Gives Us More Laughs & More Surprises — VIDEO
By Courtney Lindley
Welcome back to the Tanner household. On Tuesday, Netflix released the official trailer for Fuller House Season 2, giving us a glimpse into what the family has in store for the upcoming year. Netflix's Season 2 revival of the sitcom classic will open once again with the Tanners reunited. (Except, sadly, no Mary-Kate or Ashley.) D.J. Tanner and her three sons, Kimmy Gibbler and her one-liners, and Stephanie Tanner are all still game. But, we've also got Danny Tanner, Uncle Joey, Uncle Jesse, and Rebecca in the mix. No surprise here. Family still seems to reign supreme for Fuller House's sophomore season.
That's not to say there aren't some new faces. For one, we've finally learned the identity of Kimmy Gibbler's brother (played by Adam Hagenbuch). Not only does Kimmy's bro know how to dance, he might also know the way into Stephanie Tanner's heart. There's a mini New Kids on the Block appearance that will prove to be all sorts of nostalgic. Steve and Matt are both back (but, unfortunately, for Deej, not available ). Also, Cosmo (aka Comet 2.0) has a brief appearance in some reindeer ears. Watch the Tanners celebrate family, and all of the holidays, the best way they know how — with each other.
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It looks like Fuller House might be taking notes from Netflix's Gilmore Girls revival, meaning Season 2 will take us through a full year in the Tanner household. A year of "firsts," "friends," and, of course, "family." We witness the Tanners go through Christmas, Halloween, New Year's Eve, Thanksgiving, and even Danny Tanner's midlife crisis. But, according to D.J., "The older you get the faster things seem to change." How Season 2 decides to mark those changes will be pivotal in deciding whether or not this revival will continue to intrigue its audiences.
As far as revivals go, Fuller House Season 1 achieved everything it should have. It was full of nods and callbacks to its original, but ever so slightly different enough to stand on its own. Will Season 2 be able to carve that spot out even further for itself? Or will it just be a revolving door of the original sitcom's catch phrases? Tough to say, but at least Comet 2.0 gets to wear reindeer ears. Fuller House Season 2 premieres Friday, December 9 on Netflix.
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Елізавілл () — переписна місцевість (CDP) в США, в окрузі Флемінґ штату Кентуккі. Населення — 181 осіб (2010).

Географія
Елізавілл розташований за координатами  (38.414980, -83.820152).  За даними Бюро перепису населення США в 2010 році переписна місцевість мала площу 2,66 км², з яких 2,66 км² — суходіл та 0,01 км² — водойми.

Демографія
Згідно з переписом 2010 року, у переписній місцевості мешкала 181 особа в 83 домогосподарствах у складі 59 родин. Густота населення становила 68 осіб/км².  Було 97 помешкань (36/км²).

Расовий склад населення:

До двох чи більше рас належало 0,0 %. Частка іспаномовних становила 0,0 % від усіх жителів.

За віковим діапазоном населення розподілялося таким чином: 14,9 % — особи молодші 18 років, 63,0 % — особи у віці 18—64 років, 22,1 % — особи у віці 65 років та старші. Медіана віку мешканця становила 51,5 року. На 100 осіб жіночої статі у переписній місцевості припадало 96,7 чоловіків;  на 100 жінок у віці від 18 років та старших — 97,4 чоловіків також старших 18 років.
За межею бідності перебувало 17,9 % осіб, у тому числі 63,0 % дітей у віці до 18 років та 0,0 % осіб у віці 65 років та старших.

Цивільне працевлаштоване населення становило 123 особи. Основні галузі зайнятості: виробництво — 30,9 %, роздрібна торгівля — 24,4 %, будівництво — 18,7 %.

Джерела

Переписні місцевості Кентуккі
Населені пункти округу Флемінґ (Кентуккі)


As paddler, flyfisher, bass fiddler, gardener, and Quaker naturalist— SUSAN SCHMIDT writes about river and forest ecology, bluegrass music, square dancing, chestnut trees, quilting, endangered species, local food, and environmental organizing in her new young-adult novel, SONG OF MOVING WATER. She has worked as science-policy analyst, sailboat captain, and professor of literature and environmental decision-making. Susan now edits books, with the same mindfulness as pruning apple trees, and walks beaches with her Boykin Spaniel. Her new book of poems is Salt Runs in My Blood.
"Don't blame yourself for other people's decisions," Aunt Ruby tells Grace. At seventeen, Grace feels guilty that her father drowned in the river when she was ten. Just when she has moved back home, the power company proposes a dam that will flood her family farm. She builds confidence to raise her voice.
With a backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, Song of Moving Water is a young woman's coming-of-age story and a fictional environmental impact statement. When Grace returns to her father's homeplace seven years after his death, a proposed hydroelectric dam threatens the remote valley. Learning about farming and faith from her Aunt Ruby and about foraging herbs from neighbor Amos, Grace begins to value the self-sufficient community in contrast to her mother's social whirl in Richmond. In the country, Grace goes to a square dance at the elementary school; in the city, she goes to a debutante party at the Country Club. Grace plans on college, but her childhood friend Sally Bee is already married with two babies. Grace has a crush on Sam, aquatic ecologist and Quaker pacifist who is looking for an endangered species to stop the dam. While canoeing with Sam, Grace learns how to read a river and the Tao of water. In contrast to Sam, Grace's stepbrother Jared is a vain business student who slaps her in a political argument. With comic rivals, Amos and Farley, the half-Indian/half-Black musician up the creek, Grace goes to the Galax Fiddle Festival, and Farley competes in the fiddle contest. Reclaiming her mountain heritage, Grace organizes neighbors to celebrate their river, and she sings to protest the dam that may flood her family farm. When she skinnydips in a mountain pool, Grace accepts her growing maturity and forgives her own gracelessness. Walking the woods, Amos shows Grace the flowering shrub, Hearts-a-Busting, to remind her to keep her heart open.


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This project explores cross-cultural and transnational analysis of relationships among sovereignty and casino gaming in Asian and North American gaming enclaves. It specifically attends to comparative study of Macau's unique "sort-of sovereignty" (Clayton, 2010), which stems from the city-state's historical status as a jointly- administered Sino-Luso locale; and the "inherent sovereignty" of North American tribal nations, which has enabled the development of Native American casino gaming in the United States.
Tim Simpson is Associate Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, and Associate Professor in the Department of Communication, University of Macau, where he has worked since 2001. He is the co-author (with UK-based photographer Roger Palmer) of the volume Macao Macau (Black Dog Publishing, 2015), and editor of the book Tourist Utopias: Offshore Islands, Enclave Spaces and Mobile Imaginaries (Amsterdam University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph, under contract with University of Minnesota Press, entitled Macau: Casino Capitalism and the Biopolitical Metropolis.


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January 2013 edited February 2013 in Backlog of Shame
I see no reason not to play with this. I recently purchased my first Windows computer in years and can finally play all the games I've added to my Steam library over that time, most of them from the Humble Bundle. Now instead of jumping around and playing all the random games I have, I now have a purpose! They are, as follows:
The Basement Collection
-The Binding of Issac
-Braid
-Cave Story+
-Closure
-Company of Heros and expansions
-Company of Heros 2
-Darksiders
-Darksiders 2
-Dungeon Defenders
-FTL
-Legend of Grimrock
-Limbo
-Lone Survivor
-Metro 2033
-Offspring Fling
-Portal 2
-Psychonaughts
-Red Faction
-Saints Row 2
-Shank 2
-Snapshot
-Super Meat Boy
-Superbrothers: Sword and Sorcery
-Team Fortress 2
-Titan Quest
-Tribes Ascend
-Warhammer 40,000.
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While Amnesia's built on a great engine, the game itself is not that great.
You see better here than you ever do in the game.
I keep waiting to get scared, but the camera shaking randomly and an echoy roar every now and then simply isn't cutting it. Any moster you do see is just waddles away. It's like being a banana in a shark tank. And no matter what you do, you can't catch up with the buggers. You sprint after them and by the time your slow ass gets there they've hobbled away. And those water monsters I keep hearing about? You can't see them. In my mind, being hit by something you can't see isn't scary, it's irritating.
The audio's annoying too. Whenever you get to a dark place (and there's a ton of those) the only thing you can hear is the sound of someone sliding jello through their dentures. If I wanted to have that sound molest my eardrum, I'd visit my grandparents more.
This is what I've had to listen to for the past hour.
In fact, the only reason to use any of the lamp oil or tinderboxes is to avoid hearing that sound. When your sanity gets too low, you pass out. Only to get up a second later, mentally healed and ready to go. Hopefully it gets better.
Alright. So after screwing around for a bit yesterday, I found out the best way to sneak past the monsters in that game is to run up and hug them. After they maul you 2-3 times and you restart, they vanish from the area. I also tried playing without sound. It actually made the game scarier, because I didn't have those auditory cues that something's following me. I'm currently at the part where I wreck the elevator and climb from its rubble.
And thusly armed, I begin my assault upon Alexander.
It's time to eat Falafel and kick ass.
I close the game with the following image:
Amnesia. My first game of this challenge.
Pros: The engine was great. Excellent physics, and throwing stuff around was a blast.
The graphics were great. They really worked with the story, the lighting worked like a charm.
The story, while incredibly slow and boring at first, picked up at the end (around Agrippa's introduction) and actually became pretty interesting.
Cons: The background music was dull and listless. The atmospheric sounds weren't any better. The music also had an annoying habit of announcing whenever a monster was near, making it far too easy to avoid them.
The monsters were very slow and easy to outrun, except for Beast Monster, or BM for short. Their vision was incredibly limited. And if you carried a dresser drawer around with you, they wouldn't even give chase to you. I literally beat one of them over the head with the drawer and it just hobbled away. The moment I dropped the drawer, though, it gave chase. That leads me to believe it was a debugging thing they forgot to take out in the final release.
Overall, I wouldn't recommended the game. I would, however, be very interested in another game built on the same engine, just not by the same people. Apparently, that's what the sequel is supposedly promising, judging from the 10 minutes of research I did on the topic.
On to my second item, The Basement Collection.
It took far longer to beat this than it should have.
And we have The Basement Collection completed.
See, I have no idea what constitutes as "beating" this game, so I settled for unlocking everything.
I can remember playing most of these when they hit newgrounds years ago. Meatboy sucked just as much as it did then, Aether was just as simple. Time Fcuk was fun, even if it tried far too hard to be deep. Spewer was entertaining, and Triachnid wasn't. Grey Matter and AVGN (?) were a good time killer. The comics and extra images ranged from being funny to downright creepy.
Off I go to Bastion!
Holy freaking crap. 15 minutes in and I'm loving every second. Beautiful animation, the music's brilliant, and that guy doing the voiceover sounds better than I could ever hope to be. It sounds like he crawled out of his mother's womb coated in ash with a cigar sticking out of his tiny babyfist and he hasn't stopped smoking since. I'm going to enjoy this.
Joseph's Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has nothing on the hues in this game.
Another game down. Before my rating, I'd like to show my journey through images. Spoilers inbound!
That is a lot of empty map.
Can I just take a moment to say that this is a great game mechanic? It dynamically allows the user to change difficulty at will, and rewards them for doing so!
Tell me your secrets, dirt.
Another survivor!
One big, happy and somewhat dysfunctional family.
This is the best loadout in the game, bar none.
Wow. Just wow. This game is amazing, is what it is. It sucked me into the story, the gameplay was fluid, the colors were vibrant... There were so many little things that were added to just make this game great. The weapons customization was perfect. The constant narration made it feel like you were playing a book, and the guy's voice... I could listen to it all day. The levels were different enough that the constant "go get this so you can go get more of this" didn't become monotamous. The difficulty scaled well, and you could increase the challenge (and rewards) whenever you wanted. The music and narration sent chills down my spine on three separate occasions. And that ending actually caused my hardened heart to stir, if only for a moment. This game, man. 10/10. I'm playing it again, and soon.
Off to The Binding of Issac. I played the demo a while ago and didn't quite care for it, so I'm approaching this one with apprehension.
Alright. The Binding of Issac is harder than I thought it'd be. I've been playing for about an hour a day, and I only just got to the depths. Hopefully I'll get good enough to even get to the final boss soon, the game's getting boring.
midga "There's so much hot dog in Rome" ~digi (> ^.(> O_o)> Icrontian
All you people playing Bastion is making me want to play it again.
When you get to SR2, if you need a co-op partner, let me know. I freaking love that game, but my characters are all on the 360.
Canti =/= smalltime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9K18CGEeiI&feature=related Icrontian
Requit said:
Hopefully I'll get good enough to even get to the final boss soon.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
midga said:
Can do.
Still nowhere near beating The Binding of Issac, and it's really grating on me. I love games of skill, and I have no problem with games including a chance element.
But when you're completely dependent on luck to get to the new area, all the fun gets sucked out.
Pacifisto Turnip Extraordinaire Michigan Icrontian
That's one of the neat things about Binding of Isaac. I watched someone play it a while back, which helped, but it's a game where you can feel yourself getting better. It reminds me of Super Meat Boy in that sense because you start out barely making it anywhere, then sometimes you can make it a little ways with luck, then you're consistently getting there and with some luck get to the next area, and so on. I'm consistently getting well into the depths these days, no problem - it just took a bunch of runs. Don't give up
Granted, there will always be an element of luck. But the better your skill, the less that will matter.
Alright. Screw Binding of Issac. I'm jaded enough that I can rewrite the meaning of victory without batting an eye.
Got to the Depths 2 and started looking for Mom's dungeon. Found the treasure room, unlocked it. Inside was a teleporter. Picked it up and used it, and it took me to a room with a guy saying "I AM ERROR" and a bunch of pills on the floor. I pop them all and go to make use of the ladder, and it takes me to an entirely new floor.
All I could think of was
My review of the game? These guys have some serious mother issues.
Technically, I got past mom so I'm counting it as a victory. Off to the next game, Braid.
Mom isn't anywhere close to the final boss. Good job giving up on the easy part.
Curse you, @Canti. Why can't you let me take the easy way out in peace?
Anyway, did some research. Apparently Mom isn't the final boss like I thought, but only the fifth boss. Who knew?
Guess it's back to Issac.
Come back when you've beaten
YOURSELF.
Then we'll talk
about how there's still one more level.
So a friend of mine, upon hearing of this challenge, just gifted me The Witcher 1 and 2, Terraria, Gary's Mod, and RUSE.
He's a jerk.
As for TBOI, I've managed to get into Mom's room twice and each time have been thoroughly trounced. So that's progress, at least.
RahnalH102 the Green Devout, Veteran Monster Hunter, Creature Enthusiast New Mexico Icrontian
He gifted those to you solely because of the challenge? I'm pretty sure that counts for the "troll gifts" rule, and they don't have to count. Heck I got Mass Effect 1 & 2 for my birthday as true gifts from a friend via Steam and Prime said they didn't have to count.
Tushon I'm scared, Coach Alexandria, VA Icrontian
I mean, you can treat them either way, but none of those (besides Gary's mod maybe) are "trolly" in terms of terrible games. Witcher 1/2 are ace!
I'll throw them in the rotation. I'll have to play them at some point, might as well make that some point now.
40 hours.
200 deaths.
4 characters unlocked.
Still haven't killed mom.
I need a drink.
The Five Stages of Isaac:
1: Denial
"Yeah, I can play this game. Shouldn't take long. Few hours at most, right?"
2: Anger
"Bullshit. BULLSHIT. That shot was like six feet above my head! I hate you, Duke of Flies! Go die in a pit of feces, Gurdy!"
3:Bargaining
"Hey, uh... Due to a technicality, I got passed Mom. Can I be let out of this nightmare? Please?"
4: Depression
"This... This is the only game I'll ever be able to play for the rest of my life. There's no way through it. There's no way around it. This is the end."
5: Acceptance
"Yeah, this game actually isn't bad. Losing is fun, right? Check out this crossover fanart I drew!"
In all seriousness, screw this freaking game.
So because I'm a glutton for punishment, but just not repetitive punishment (because that's worse or something), I've bought some games. I can neither confirm nor deny that the sole reason I bought some of them was because they started with A or not, and I really really hate Issac. Oh, oh so much. My new list, edited to reflect the games I now have left, is as follows:
Assassin's Creed II
Assassin's Creed Revelations
Beat Hazard
Cave Story+
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts
Company of Heroes: Tales of Valor
Crayon Physics Deluxe
Dynamite Jack
Natural Selection 2
Offspring Fling!
R.U.S.E
Saints Row 2
Saints Row: The Third
Shank 2
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP
Super Hexagon
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
The Witcher: Enhanced Edition
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Game of the Year Edition
8/53 completed.
Anyway, due to me still exploiting loopholes, I've got games I can actually make visible progress on.
Off to start Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood.
I don't honestly know how you can be so bad at Isaac. It's hard but not as hard as you're making it out to be. I think part of your problem is probably not having a great idea of what items do and what works well together and what doesn't. Always try to find the secret room on each floor and look up how to unlock items so that you have more weapons available to you. It gets easier as you unlock more things so find some of the easier things to unlock and try for them. Also I think that beating Mom's Heart is an acceptable end goal. There's a lot more after that but you have to beat that boss something like 10 times before you can unlock Sheol and fight Satan. Then you have to beat Satan a bunch of times to unlock the Cathedral and then there's still The Chest after that. The Chest is basically 2 super bosses in every single room and it's damn hard.
I've beaten in with every character, no big deal.
Point is, I'm pretty sure I'm the number one authority on The Binding of Isaac around here and beating Mom's Heart once is sufficient. It might seem hard but trust me, the amount of pain I'm sparing you from by calling it good at that point is immeasurable and I can promise you that moment comes when you're down to one heart and dodging shit like mad while bombs are flying all around you and enemies are spawning in your face while you finally chip away the last bit of health that boss has it's going to feel damn good.
Send me a message sometime when you're playing it if I'm around. I can probably give you some advice about what items to go for or pass on and some other stuff.
So... Assassin's Creed is... Assassony.
First, you kill some people.
Then you kill some people.
Then you kill that person's friends.
And then you can push people into the water and kill them.
Or climb on the rooftop and kill the crossbow snipers who reload way faster than they should be physically able to.
My play time has been cut down for the past few weeks because I've been spending most of my free time working on a side hustle, and as a result it's taken me a lot longer to beat these games. The good news is that I have beaten Assassin's Creed II and its expansions, otherwise known as Brotherhood and Revelations. They were entertaining, but the story went off on a really awkward tangent for a while. The attempts they made at adding new mechanics to the game helped, but it still got pretty repetitive. I'll probably pick up the third one when it's on sale, but I'm not in a hurry to grab it.
The time I've got for games is going to be slimming down even more for the next few months, so it's probably going to take me even longer to beat my next in line, Beat Hazard, a game which will require 10 hours before I can call it complete. Guess I'm going to have to start getting some decent Rock Operas so I can beat the game with 8 songs instead of 400.
Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, I are free at last!
At the cost of 50 hours, countless tears, and at least two complete emotional breakdowns, I managed to beat Mom. Sweet merciful Zeus. Maggie + Habit + Battery = Unbeatable combo, literally. Each hit I took made it possible to heal an entire heart in one go. And Mom? She crumbled under the might of my mighty Bible. Though tears obscured my vision, I had enough of my wits about me to take a screencap of the victory so I could more fully appreciate it later. Imagine my surprise when I cleared my eyes and opened up the file to see this:
You win this round, @Canti...
Anyway, Mom's dead and I never have to open Isaac again. It's been a good day.
Wrath of the Lamb? I think that means you're, like, a quarter of the way to the final final FINAL boss.
(Nice work. Be proud, move on.)
I look back on this thread in shame. "30-someodd games," I remember thinking. "That's a weekend's worth of entertainment right there. I'll be done by the end of the month at the latest." Since then, I've watched my list of completed games grow like a loving father dotting over his offspring. There have been trials and tribulations with raising my backlog to be a contributing member of society, true, but with enough complaining and alcohol I managed to make progress (That's how you raise kids, right?). I looked at my list of purchased games today. It's over 200. The list of completed? 14. Fourteen games completed.
It's caused me to rethink my approach here. Should I stop buying games? Probably. Will I stop buying games? Sure, until the next steam sale. Or indie bundle. Or new release. Or old release that looks cool. Or friend that says "hey get this game and let's play it together."
So instead of viewing overcoming my backlog as an obtainable goal, like getting my degree or learning how to tie my shoes, I'm going to view it as an abstract goal, like becoming a better person or finding love.
Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to open every game on my list and give it a solid hour of uninterrupted and undivided attention. I will notate what I think, and put it into one of 3 groups. The first group will contain games that caught my interest and entertained me. The second list will contain games that are OK, but lacking any particular hooks. The third shall be known as the Games of the Damned. They're games that I will never open again for whatever reason, regardless of whether it's glitches, bad controls, bad story, bad gameplay, whatever.
Personally, I play games because I love stories and I love fun. If a game isn't fun and it has a bad story, I won't play it. There's no point in doing something you hate. Life's too short. So I will be making active use of the "Games of the Damned" list. However, in order to keep me from abusing it, for every game I label as unplayable I will donate $10 to Child's Play so that my my poor purchasing habits will help bored kids in hospitals.
Once I have the games sorted, I'll start playing the games that were OK, but didn't really draw me in. I will play them until I reach the point of completion, be it beating the game or deciding to dump it into the Damned pile. Every time I complete two OK games, I'll open up a game that really interested me and play it until I'm done with it. Hopefully this way I'll be able to make some headway. (Yes, I realized I just implemented a "pay to win" strategy for beating my own backlog)
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Greek parliament approves 2023 state budget
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ATHENS, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Greek parliament ratified on Saturday the 2023 state budget, which foresees 1.8 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth and a 5 percent inflation rate for the year.
Initial estimates of 2.1 percent and 3 percent respectively given in October, were revised amidst continuing great uncertainty globally due to the energy crisis, the Finance ministry said in a press release.
The year 2022 would close with 5.6 percent of GDP growth and 9.7 percent of inflation, according to the budget which was passed with the votes of 156 lawmakers in the 300-member strong plenary.
"Economic growth and social welfare, bold reforms and prudence. These are the principles permeating our budget," Greek Prime Minister (PM) Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in a speech shortly before the voting.
The state has supported society to cope with increased living costs with more than 15.1 billion euros (16 billion U.S. dollars) to date, while more support measures will be introduced in 2023, Greek public broadcaster ERT reported, quoting the PM.
He also said that the year 2023 will register a primary surplus of 0.7 percent of GDP. In 2022, the country reported a deficit of 1.6 percent of GDP.
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Nagpur - DOT-Maharashtra Tourism
Festivals of Maharashtra
Each festival comes with its own colors and Cuisine. People do up their houses and surroundings and there is an air of celebration. The festival time is surely a must visit time in India.While the most hugely visible festival maybe the Ganesh Chaturthi, due to the large processions and the colourful images of Lord Ganesha, there are many festivals celebrated with as much enthusiasm and spirit.
District Details page
Nagpur is a district of Maharashtra state, India, located in the Vidarbha area. Nagpur is the district's administrative centre. Nagpur Division includes the district. Bhandara district on the east, Chandrapur district on the west, Wardha district on the southwest, Amravati district on the northwest, and Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district on the north define Nagpur district.
The princely state of Nagpur was conquered by the British in 1853, following the death of Raghoji III, and the land inhabited by the modern district became part of Nagpur Province. Nagpur district was amalgamated with the Central Provinces in 1861, and Nagpur division became one of its divisions. It was annexed by the Central Provinces and Berar in 1903.
Nagpur district was annexed to the newly constituted Madhya Pradesh state in 1950, and Nagpur was designated as its capital. Nagpur district was included into Bombay state during the reorganisation of states in 1956. It became a Maharashtra district on May 1, 1960.
About Nagpur
Nagpur, the winter capital of Maharashtra, with a population of 46,53,570 people. It has also lately been named India's cleanest city and second greenest city. Nagpur is the seat of the annual winter session of Maharashtra's state assembly, the "Vidhan Sabha," as well as a major commercial and political centre in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region.
Nagpur is also known as "Orange City" throughout the country since it is a major commercial centre for oranges grown in the area. Nagpur was founded in the early half of the 18th century by Bhakt Buland, a ruler of the Gond tribe. Nagpur is located exactly in the middle of India, with the "Zero Mile Marker" highlighting the country's geographic centre. It is divided into 14 Talukas and 12 Assembly Segments.
Nagpur, Maharashtra's winter capital, is a fast-growing metropolis and the state's third-largest city after Mumbai and Pune. Nagpur Metropolitan Area is India's 13th largest urban conglomeration, with a population of 46,53,570 (2011). It has also just been named as India's cleanest city and second greenest city.
Nagpur is a significant commercial and political centre of Maharashtra's Vidarbha region, as well as a major trade centre for oranges grown in the region. It is also known throughout the country as "Orange City" for being a major trading centre for oranges grown in the region. Furthermore, the city's political prominence stems from its location.
Geography & climate
In Nagpur district, there are both natural and man-made ponds. The largest lake in the area is Ambajari. Gorewada and Telangkhedi lakes are two other natural ponds. The talukas of Sonegaon and Gandhisagar are man-made, having been established by the city's previous rulers. Natural waterways for transporting sewage to the city include the Nag River, Pili River, and some nalla. Nagpur is noted for its greenery. After Chhattisgarh, Nagpur has been named India's second greenest and cleanest city. Nagpur is a city with a lot of natural resources. Soyabean, jowar, and mineral richness are abundant in the district, in addition to agriculture.
Nagpur, located in the centre of the Bay of Bengal and the Indian diaspora that flows away from the Arabian Sea, is experiencing both wet and dry weather. The city experiences dry weather for the majority of the year. Nagpur receives 1205 mm of rain during the monsoon season, which runs from June to September.
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How to Reach:
There are regular flights from other major cities of the country to Nagpur.
Airport(s): Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (Nagpur).
Nagpur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
By Railway Station(s): Itwari (ITR), Nagpur Junction (NGP), Tharsa (TAR), Ajni (AJNI), Kalamna (KAV),Khat (KHAT), Malegaon Vyenku (MGVK).
For Railway Enquiry dial 139.
By Bus:
You can easily get regular buses to Nagpur from other major cities of the country.
Bus Station(s): Nagpur
Nagpur is the seat of the annual winter session of the Maharashtra state assembly. It is a major commercial and political center of the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. In addition, the city derives unique importance from being an important location for the Dalit Buddhist movement and the headquarters for the Hindu nationalist organization RSS. Nagpur is also known for the Deekshabhoomi, which is graded an A-class tourism and pilgrimage site, the largest hollow stupa among all the Buddhist stupas in the world. The regional branch of Bombay High Court is also situated within the city.


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Цвях (від  через ), рідше гвоздь, гвіздо́к (від ) — виріб, що використовують для прикріплення однієї частини конструкції до іншої. Цвяхи можуть бути виконані з металу, дерева та інших матеріалів.

Опис конструкції
Конструкція цвяха складається з трьох елементів, що з'єднані між собою. Перший елемент — це жало у формі конуса або правильної піраміди. Другий елемент — стрижень цвяха, третій — головка (шляпка). Існують спеціальні цвяхи для закріплення покрівель, що мають поверх шляпки додатковий захисний елемент, для захисту цвяха від зовнішнього середовища. Існують також меблеві цвяхи, під головку яких надівають прокладку.

Для утоплювання маленьких головок у матеріал можуть використовувати добійник — інструмент, схожий на кернер.

Спосіб виготовлення
Дерев'яні цвяхи бувають рубані, тесані і різані. Металеві — ковані і рубані. Рубають цвяхи з дроту ручним або заводським способом. Дріт обрубають, утворюючи вістря, а з другого кінця формують головку за допомогою штампа.

Історія

У давнину люди виготовляли цвяхи з кісток риби, шипів рослин, з деревини твердих порід. В епоху бронзової доби з'явилися перші металеві цвяхи — литі та ковані. Пізніше цвяхи стали виготовляти з мідного та залізного дроту.

У Стародавньому Єгипті, Елладі і Римській імперії цвяхи з заліза, міді і бронзи мали достатньо широке застосування. Їх традиційна форма не змінювалась тисячоліттями.

Під час земляних робіт в Шотландії — на місці, де колись стояла римська фортеця, були знайдені 7 тонн давньоримських цвяхів, датовані кінцем І ст. н. е.

Спочатку, виробництво цвяхів було ручним і дорогим — у ту пору за жменю цвяхів давали цілого барана. Виробництво цвяхів залишалося ручним до початку XIX століття, коли були створені перші машини для виготовлення кованих цвяхів. Приблизно в той же час стали застосовувати верстати для отримання цвяхів з дроту. Ковані цвяхи зараз використовують переважно в історичних реконструкціях і реставраційних роботах.

Різновиди

Історичні

 Бретна́ль ( <  — «дошковий цвях») — 1) даховий цвях; 2) теж саме, що й костиль
 Ґонта́ль ( < сер.-в.-нім. gantnagel) — цвях для кріплення ґонту
 Дахна́ль ( — «даховий цвях») — цвях для покрівельних робіт.
 Латовець, латник — цвях для кріплення лат на кроквах.
 Ти́бель ( < , звідси також «дюбель») — дерев'яний цвях
 Шина́ль ( <  — «шинний цвях») — цвях для кріплення шин до дерев'яних коліс.
 Шпень — цвях без головки

Сучасні

 Анкер-цвях (від нім. Anker — «якір») — цвях, споряджений металевою втулкою. Призначається для забивання у цегляні і бетонні стіни.
 Будівельний — цвях з конусоподібною головкою, трохи меншою від головки теслярського цвяха. Довжина — від 12 мм до 250 мм.
 , рідше ухна́ль (від  <  — «копитний цвях») — чотиригранний цвях для підкуття коней, кріплення підків, а також для прибиття підісків до осей.
 Теслярський — цвях з широкою, часто рифленою голівкою.
 Столярний — цвях з маленькою, циліндричною головкою. Для столярних робіт використовують також теслярські, замкові, оббивні та інші типи цвяхів.
 Дюкерт — короткий товстий цвях з маленькою голівкою. У середині головки знаходиться заглибина, яка полегшує втоплювання його добійником
 Гвинтовий — цвях з гвинтоподібною нарізкою. Його застосовують для кріплення гнучких, а також схильних до деформацій конструкцій (зовнішня обшивка, конструкція підлоги). За надійністю з'єднання перевищує у 4 рази звичайні цвяхи
 Гребінчастий — цвях з поперечними насічками-гребінками. Його використовують там, де потрібна значна міцність з'єднання, за якою він у 5 разів перевищує звичайний цвях.
 Костиль (бретналь) — довгий цвях у вигляді загостреного стрижня із загнутим кінцем, використовується переважно для кріплення рейок до шпал.
 На́гель — дерев'яний цвях.
 Оббивний цвях — маленький цвях з широкою головкою.
 Тинькарський (штукатурний) — цвях у вигляді стрижня із загнутим кінцем. Призначений для кріплення дранки під штукатурку.
 Загартований — цвях з гартованої сталі. Вживається для кріплення до цегляних мурів
 Склярський — цвях у вигляді маленького сталевого трикутника (рідше стрижня). Призначений для кріплення шибок
 Шпилька — цвях у вигляді дротяної петельки.
 Шевський (чоботарський) — цвях, вживаний у чоботарстві для кріплення підошов до чобіт.
 Декоративний — цвях з дуже широкою рифленою або нікельованою головкою.
 Замковий — короткий (не більш ніж 20 мм) цвях із закругленою головкою, призначений для кріплення замків у меблях.
 Цвях для гіпсокартону — цвях для кріплення гіпсокартонних листів.
 Покрівельний (даховий) — короткий цвях з широкою головкою, споряджений гвинтовою нарізкою.
 Довбальний — цвях з високоякісної сталі з широкою головкою, призначений для кріплення до цегляних і бетонних конструкцій.
 Цвях-гарпун — цвях із зазублинами, які підвищують міцність з'єднання.
 Цвях з подвійною голівкою — цвях з додатковою головкою. Призначений для кріплення рвучких матеріалів (плівки в теплицях). Додаткова головка уможливлює легко вийняти його без пошкодження матеріалу
 Зайоржений цвях — цвях у вигляді вставлених один в один конусів. Його використовують там, де потрібна велика міцність з'єднання

У культурі
У Стародавньому Римі існував щорічний обряд «забивання цвяха» (), що проводився в храмі Юпітера. Сам вираз clavum figere («забити цвях») означав «запечатати, зафіксувати долю».

Див. також
 «Гвоздь»
 Нагель
 Дюбель
 Шплінт
 Шлямбур
 Хірургічний цвях

Примітки

Джерела

 Латовець  //
 Цвяхи
 Цвяхи будівельні
 Nail (FASTENER)  // «Encyclopaedia Britannica»

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