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Sugar Rush (TV series)
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format = drama/comedy
runtime = 30 minutes (including adverts)
starring = Olivia Hallinan
Lenora Crichlow
Richard Lumsden
Sarah-Jane Potts (Series Two)
country = UK
network = Channel 4
num_series =2
num_episodes =20
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"Sugar Rush" is a critically acclaimed British television drama series developed by Shine Limited and broadcast by Channel 4, based on the Julie Burchill novel of the same name. It is centred around the life of a 15 year old lesbian Kim Daniels who at the beginning of series one moves from London to Brighton on the south coast of England.
The first series was broadcast in 2005 on Channel 4, at 10:50 p.m, but would sometimes air later due to "Big Brother 6 UK" over-running, with the next episode on E4 afterwards, sometimes overlapping the Channel 4 broadcast. The programme was shown significantly after the watershed.
The first episode of the second series was broadcast on Channel 4 on 15 June 2006, and the last episode was aired on August 17 2006 on Channel 4, and on August 10 2006 on digital channel E4.
Both series one and two of Sugar Rush have been released on DVD box-sets. The first series' box-set was released on August 15 2005. The second series box-set, and a separate series one and two box-set were released on 21 August 2006. An audio CD compilation of the first series' music has also been compiled, but as of September 2006 a similar audio CD to compliment series two has yet to materialise. It should be noted that some of the commercial music used in the TV series has been changed to stock background music for the DVD release.
Series one currently airs on OUTtv in Canada. Re-runs of series two have recently aired on the Channel 4 broadcast.
Kim Daniels (Olivia Hallinan)
Kim is fifteen at the beginning of the first series and sexually obsessed with her best friend Sugar while she desperately tries throughout the series to understand her own feelings. She is prepared to do anything as long as it involves Sugar while at the same time dealing with the discovery of sex, love, lies, drugs and obsession.
Maria "Sugar" Sweet (Lenora Crichlow)Sugar, real name Maria Sweet, is a stereotypical British teenager into drink, going out, sex and guys, as well as Kim's best friend. She is one of those people who loves life and can get anything they want. Sexy and sassy, not to mention clued up, she is a bit of a bad influence on Kim, getting her mixed up in all kinds of things, and getting them both into situations. Sugar has an addictively electric personality that attracts people, especially Kim, to the point of obsession. She represents that one person in a person's life that was always unreachable, the one whom they always wanted but could never quite build up the courage to try and talk to, or ask out. The person that people would dream about night after night and stare at for hours from distance. However she seems to constantly tease Kim, with little glimmers of hope that she might just feel the same. In Series 2, Sugar is incarcerated in a young offenders institute and we see a more humane side of her when she tells Kim that she feels really lonely and that Kim is the only person in her life who hasn't abandoned her since she has been imprisoned. It seems that she may have slept with her female prison governor to have her sentence reduced and in the third episode of the second series, Sugar is finally released from the young offenders.
Stella Daniels (Sara Stewart)Stella is married to Nathan and mother to Kim and Matt, not that she really believes it. Stella appears not to have ever really grown up and refuses to take on the responsibilities of parenthood, or adulthood. Stella spends her time trying to enjoy the freedoms of life as if she were Kim's age, and would like to believe that she is Kim's sister rather than her mum (perfectly represented when she wanted to borrow Kim's jeans to go and see Dale).
She spends a lot of her time trying to cover the tracks of her extra marital activities from Nathan, who she still loves, but as she says, 'when you've had two kids and you've been living with the same man for 15 years the sex isn't that great'.
Nathan Daniels (Richard Lumsden)Nathan is described by Kim as 'half man, half pinny'. Nathan is trying to be a good father but is completely ignorant of anything going on around him especially when it comes to his family. He appears to live life in his own dream world where his family is perfect, his wife is faithful, his son is normal, his daughter is straight and doing well at school, and Brighton is the perfect escape from London.
Nathan has grown into an adult without realising, and has slowly become completely un-exciting; all the things you see in your parents and adamantly believe you will never be like when you grow up. He has very nearly 'tidied himself out of a marriage', and doesn't have much luck when he decides to try and spice things up: his "sexy dessert" idea sending Stella to hospital.
Matt Daniels (Kurtis O'Brien)Matt is Kim's confused and alienated younger brother who believes he is from a different planet. Matt is desperate for attention from his parents and others, and goes to extreme lengths to get noticed, even to the point of turning everything he owns blue including himself and his hamster.
As far as Kim is concerned, Matt is just her brother who wanders round with a goldfish bowl on his head. He completes a remarkable transformation into a goth for series two. He currently is experimenting with cross-dressing, one episode featured him borrowing Stella's underwear. In another episode Kim bribed him to stay in the house while she left to visit Saint while she was babysitting him by trading her lip-glosses for his silence.
Saint (Sarah-Jane Potts)Saint (whose real name is Sarah) is a young woman who works during the day in a female-orientated sex toy shop (called "The Munch Box") and by night as a DJ at the CC (Short for Clit Club). She is quite attractive and is more confident than Kim. Saint was introduced in the first episode of Series 2, where she bumped into Kim on the street. After the accident, there was a certain chemistry between the two and after several failed attempts at dating they become girlfriend and girlfriend, however by Episode 3 of Series 2, it is revealed that Saint is still friends with her ex-boyfriend, which causes some friction in her relationship with Kim. During Episode 5 of Series 2, Kim is caught cheating on Saint with rocker Montana which results in Kim overdosing on the beach. After several hallucinations, Kim repeatedly calls Saint apologising profusely before collapsing. When she awakes, Kim mistakenly believes Sugar saved her life; Yet it is revealed that it was actually Saint who saved Kim's life.
upporting characters
Tom (Andrew Garfield)Tom is Kim's next-door neighbour, the son of two gay men who has to deal with being called names himself; and after telling Kim that he's not gay, she tells him she is. He appears to stalk her through the beginning episodes, but after a brief fling with Sugar that didn't turn out so well, they become friends and sleep together in the desperation to not end up as virgins. Tom is devastated when he realises Kim is gay, but overcomes this to become cool, with his own crew who even carry his trombone for him.
Beth (Laura Donnelly) Beth only appears for two episodes of the first series of Sugar Rush, but makes a strong impression on Kim. When we first meet her we think she's trying to "un-gay" herself at the church meeting, but we later learn it is just to see 'who she can pull'. She brings a normality to Kim's life, and seems really interested in Kim, which in turn causes Kim to believe she's over Sugar. She is in fact not, and the last time we see Beth she is alone on the pier, after being stood up.
Dale (Neil Jackson)Dale appears in seven of the ten episodes in Series 1. He is a handsome handyman who embarks on an affair with Stella. He was portrayed as a slob and it seemed like he had no real feelings for Stella and was just seeing her for sex.
Anna (Anna Wilson-Jones)Anna is a beautiful womaniser who can be charming when she wants to be. She wasted no time in seducing Kim and wasted even less time discarding her after they'd had sex together, leaving Kim feeling used and humiliated. She is described by Kim as a 'psycho bitch.'
Mark Evans (Jalaal Hartley)Mark is the ex-boyfriend of Kim's current lover, Saint. He sparks a confrontation between the pair when Kim accuses her of "pretending to be gay". He later returns and has a brief relationship with Sugar, which ends when she exhausts of being "everybody's project for improvement" post an unsuccessful meet with Mark's parents.
Dimitri (Thure Lindhardt)Dimitri makes his first appearance in series 2. He is Sugar's first love interest after her time in prison for fleeing the scene of an accident, car theft and credit card fraud. She, along with Kim and Saint devise a mission to retrieve the taking's from the munch box which Sugar gave to him as compensation for the money she stole from him. He was revenged upon for leaving the girls with his bar bill by Sugar enticing his dog, Nancy to perform a sexual act upon him.
Montana (Jemima Rooper)Montana appears in one episode, as a vocal act in the CC on a drag theme night. She serenades Kim with the Babybird number three hit You're Gorgeous after embracing her at the bar for being 'a real woman'. She later kisses Kim believing that Saint is away on business, only for them to pull away to reveal Kim's girlfriend standing between them.
There have been 2 series of the programme, the first airing in 2005 and the second in 2006. Each series consists of ten episodes, each 30 minutes long, including adverts. Episodes do not have individual titles.
Channel 4 has stated that Sugar Rush will not be returning for a third series, despite its popularity with viewers and critics alike. Some rumours are that there was not a scheduling spot for it, that it was being removed because of the requirements for Big Brother 8, and because a third series was never originally planned.cite web|url=http://lovegirls.co.uk/articlecomments/12/Channel+4+Cancels+Sugar+Rush/|title=Channel 4 cancels Sugar Rush|publisher=Lovegirls.co.uk|accessdate=2007-03-29]
A decision had been made to allow new dramas to be made for each month in 2008. However, a spokeswoman has confirmed that third and fourth series were never planned, and that the story of the girls had run its course.
Hallinan and Crichlow subsequently spoke out about the cancellation, saying, "the show was an asset to Channel 4. I don't think Channel 4 recognises "Sugar Rush" was a brave move and did really well for the channel," and adding that the cancellation, "was a last minute thing, especially the way we leave series two [i.e. with Sugar moving in with Kim and Saint] , it sets things up for series three." [ [http://lovegirls.co.uk/articlecomments/21/Sugar+Rush+Interview+-+Part+2/] Interview With Olivia Hallinan and Lenora Crichlow]
On November 20, 2006 Sugar Rush (A Shine Production for Channel 4, United Kingdom) was awarded the 34th International Emmy Award classified under "Children & Young People". It ran against "Boys Will Be Boys" (Monster Film for NRK, Norway), "Elias - The Little Rescue Boat" (Filmkameratene AS, Norway) and "Johnny and the Bomb" (Childsplay Television, United Kingdom).
It was nominated for the Best Drama Series BAFTA Television Award in April 2007 - along with "Life On Mars" and "Shameless" - but lost to "The Street". [cite web|url=http://www.bafta.org/site/page129.html|title=BAFTA winners & nominees|publisher=Bafta.org|accessdate=2007-05-20]
* [http://www.channel4.com/sugar "Sugar Rush"] at Channel4.com
* [http://sugarrush.0catch.com The Sugar Rush Site]
* [http://www.afterellen.com/TV/2006/7/sugarrush.html Article: Fans Hooked on Second Season of Sugar Rush]
* [http://www.iemmys.tv/index.html 34th International Emmy Awards]
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Spidey is a local hero in new clip and TV spot for Spider-Man: Homecoming
It was the MTV Movie and TV Awards this past Sunday, and while Trevor Noah and his golden popcorn, as well as Wonder Woman and her golden lasso, may have stolen all the headlines, there were some other highlights of the show as well. One of them was Marvel releasing the first clip from Spider-Man: Homecoming.
As we all know, trailers are lies. These little previews can be cut to make just about any movie look better than it actually is (Hello, every single Transformers movie ever!) or even completely twist the tone of the movie with some catchy needle-drops and tight editing (Hello, Suicide Squad!). It's time like these where a clip, showing how an actual full-length scene from the movie plays out, is a much better way of getting a feel for a movie. And I'm feeling pretty great after watching this clip as Tom Holland's Spider-Man returns sneaks his way into his house after a night of masked superheroing only to find his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon), who doesn't know his secret, already there.
Shortly after the clip was made available, Marvel also released the first TV spot for the movie. A lot of the footage in this short teaser are things we've seen before, but there's a fantastic moment at the end where Spidey's fancy suit designed by Tony Stark has a bit of a wardrobe malfunction. No, not like that you perverts.
Spider-Man: Homecoming was directed by Jon Watts (Cop Car) and also stars Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr., Tony Revolori, Logan Marshall-Green, Jon Favreau, Laura Harrier, Donald Glover, Bokeem Woodbine and Tyne Daly. It is scheduled for release on July 7, 2017. Here's the official synopsis:
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Residents of Stalham and the surrounding villages are being encouraged to find out more about how they can be Good Neighbours and make a positive difference to people in their community.
On Tuesday 26th November, Community Action Norfolk (CAN) - with the support of Stalham Parish Council - will be holding an information event to explain how Good Neighbour Schemes work and how they can bring a community together. The event will be held at Stalham Academy on Old Yarmouth Road, between 2pm and 4pm with a short presentation at 2.30pm.
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Sing Your Heart Out goes CIO!
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A smart meter enables you to see how much energy you're using, as you use it, and how much it's costing you.
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The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has offered helpful advice to charities in the event of a No Deal Brexit.
Britain's Bad Boys of Magic set to tour rural Breckland communities
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Breckland Council's 'Silver Social' daytime touring arts programme is bringing Britain's Bad Boys of Magic, Kane & Abel to communities venues across the district.
5 problems with broadband and mobile coverage in rural areas - MPs speak out
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MPs on the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee have highlighted the impact poor broadband and mobile continues to have on rural communities and businesses.
Free ATMs essential for rural and small town communities
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Free-to-use ATMs (Automated Teller Machines) have been disappearing from rural communities and small towns for some time, along with bank branches moving out.


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As in Dookious' WaveSurfing method, Slalom Surfing involves looking at more than just the next wave.
P = P1 + P2 / 2^w + P3 / 3^w + P4 / 4^w + ... + Pn / n^w, where n is the total number of waves, and w is the weighting (higher w gives less importance to the risk of farther-off waves).
Usually there are only two, or at most three waves present at any one time. So this method has very little effect in general. However, it does make a noticible difference in weaving, and avoiding "trap shots."
Weaving between bullets is usually something to avoid, but by looking ahead, you can evaluate the risk associated with weaving. Occasionally this is a better idea than staying to the same side. This results in a greater use of the full range of [Guess Factor]?s (most WaveSurfing algorithms are much more focused on the positive side).
"trap shots" are low-powered bullets fired immediately after high-powered bullets. Some robots will do this when they run out of energy, while others could do this intentionally to trick wave surfers. By looking ahead, the robot will stay on the opposite side of the slow shot from the fast shot, avoiding both, instead of just the first.
I'm still tweaking the weighting and probability calculations, but once I have something concrete I'll post scores and source code.
Hope this is at least an interesting idea.
This idea reminds me of WaveSurfing/PathFinding. I should add that Dookious does something a little different than most, he actually uses PrecisePrediction on the evaluation of the second wave; so he actually takes the minimum of three 2nd-wave positions for each one of the movement options. That's part of the reason he only considers two - the other being that it seems a tad pointless to me to consider more. It just doesn't seem right to me (speaking in terms of CassiusClay's style surfing algorithm) to consider the same spot for the first and second waves, since you will definitely have time to move from there before wave 2 hits. And since most use a formula like (1/distance_squared), the third wave's relative influence would be pretty close to zero.


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The orthopedic surgeons, nurses and therapists at CHRISTUS Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth and Beaumont Bone & Joint Institute are changing the way patients and their families experience joint replacement surgery with the introduction of the Excellence in Joint Replacement program. This comprehensive surgery and recovery program is based on a national best practice model for hip and knee replacements, and structured around the fundamental principles of wellness.
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An interview with Pat McQuaid, February 24, 2005
Looking ahead, thinking big: Part I
Pat McQuaid
Photo ©: Shane Stokes
As a former professional rider, successful race promoter and, more recently, member of the board of the UCI, Pat McQuaid is a well-known figure within the cycling world. The Irishman was part of the successful campaign to bring the start of the 1998 Tour de France to his home country and, since then, has worked as race director on events such as the Tour de Langkawi and Tour of Britain. This year's edition of the Malaysian tour marked an official end to such a role, with UCI matters now his main focus.
McQuaid has been President of the UCI's Road Commission for the past few years and as such, oversaw the introduction of the new continental calendars. Together with the new ProTour, cycling is going through a time of big reforms which he and the other UCI members hope will help the sport expand and increase its popularity on a global level.
In this two-part interview, McQuaid sat down with Cyclingnews' Shane Stokes to give his opinion on a number of matters, including these reforms, the UCI's efforts to get the Grand Tour organisers on board, Phonak's successful appeal to CAS regarding their ProTour licence, and his hopes of becoming the next UCI President when Hein Verbruggen retires this autumn.
Cyclingnews: What is the current situation with the ProTour?
Pat McQuaid: The situation is that it starts in a couple of weeks time with Paris-Nice. The 27 events are listed there. It is true that the three big Tours have expressed certain reservations about aspects of it but, by the same token, they are going ahead with it. I think it will certainly happen this year and, depending on how it happens, we will see what develops through the winter of next year and what other demands the Tours start making in relation to it. But it is going ahead this year and I would have no doubt that it will continue.
CN: For what reasons do you think the Grand Tours are being a bit reluctant about it?
PMcQ: For a start, I don't think they fully understand or comprehend what is exactly involved in the whole thing. Secondly, they have this problem with their historical rights and they think that the UCI are chasing their historical rights, which is not the case at all. But they have this feeling that and unfortunately they have gone to their lawyers about it, and the lawyers are typical legal people who are trying to make a case out of it. If it was just left to sporting people to sort it out, there wouldn't be a problem.
CN: You think it can be done a different way, if everybody sat down and worked it out together?
PMcQ: It could exactly, it could be. If the sporting will is there to do it, it could be done.
"You can't cook omelettes without breaking eggs."
- A pragmatic McQuaid on the initial negative reaction from the Grand Tour organisers on the ProTour
CN: I have read some quotes where Hein Verbruggen has said 'the ProTour is going ahead and that is that'. Is there an element of stubbornness on both sides, do you think?
PMcQ: No... Well, you may call it stubbornness on both sides. I think there is no doubt that Hein Verbruggen has a vision, and has a plan. The UCI are the people who lead and direct cycling and he feels that for the future, in order to compete against other sports etc etc, that this is the way forward for cycling and that it has to go this route. So therefore he is implementing the plan. You can't cook omelettes without breaking eggs. Obviously not everybody is going to be happy with the plan, a couple of people are going to be dissatisfied with it, but the UCI have got to take the decision in the overall good of the sport and what they feel is right. So he certainly has a plan, he is going forward with that and is not prepared to be diverted off that plan.
CN: One of the things that there was disagreement over was this notion of teams being there for four years...
Don't mess with McQuaid!
PMcQ: Again, you have got to understand the full situation. Teams are there for four years but riders are not there for four years. The teams may not change themselves but riders will change, so there is progression. Riders who are progressing through the ranks, from continental teams to continental professional teams and who succeed will get opportunities to do the ProTour. It is not closed off to them for four years. Riders in the ProTour who don't perform will be dropped out of the team so there will be a constant evolution within the ProTour. Like everything else, you have got to give... one of the reasons for this is guarantees to the sponsors. You have got to give guarantees to the sponsors that they will ride all the big races and that they can sponsor that team for a minimum of four years in order to put in the type of investment that they need to and to support the team as well.
Most big companies now would spend as much money on the support of the team as they do directly on the team, like in most sports. In order to do that, you couldn't have a system whereby there would be promotion/relegation, where the bottom teams this year will be relegated down to the top of the next division. There are a lot more factors to being in the ProTour than just your performance; there is your financial stability, the size of the team, the ethical values of the team and so forth. There are a lot of things, so you can't just knock people down and bring people up on the basis of their performances. And as I say, riders would continuously change throughout the four years anyway.
CN: If a person is a head of a large corporation and wants to get involved in cycling, is this not an issue? Okay, there are two factors; one, it is providing stability for the existing sponsors in that they will have a guaranteed amount of time in the ProTour, but equally there seems to be an obstacle to a big sponsor who wants to come in and get involved in cycling? It looks like he will have to wait four years...
PMcQ: Well, not necessarily four years. Remember, one of the teams has a one-year license and one of the other teams has a two-year license, and it is envisaged that as the thing progresses, there will be a natural changing of licences on an annual basis. If a big international sponsor wants to come in to cycling, there will definitely be an avenue for him.
"If a big international sponsor wants to come in to cycling, there will definitely be an avenue."
- McQuaid on the ability of a potential ProTour sponsor entering the sport within the next four years
CN: CAS recently reversed the decision with regards to Phonak. What is the UCI reaction to that?
PMcQ: The UCI accepts that. The UCI has worked quite closely with CAS for the last few years. It is the authority, and very neutral authority, on the sport's affairs. They take a very legal view, a very correct legal view, of all the things that they do. They viewed and gave a very complete reading - I think it was 31 pages - that because of the fact that it is a very legal situation and because those two riders are under appeal, that the rest of the team shouldn't suffer as a result. The UCI accepts that. On the other hand, the UCI excluded the team for a variety of reasons, one of them being that those riders are suspended for doping and it was a sporting decision that the UCI made. But it accepts the legal decision.
CN: They looked at the fact that, okay, Camenzind had tested positive but that Perez and Hamilton hadn't yet been found guilty. In the event that they are found guilty, does that then mean that Phonak can then be excluded?
PMcQ: No, I don't think so. They are in there for two years, and a lot will depend on what they do for the next two years. I think that it may also have helped Phonak that when CAS were deliberating on its judgement, Phonak had made a lot of changes to the structure of the team and got rid of several personnel, actually sacking the riders as well. When the UCI made its decision, those things hadn't taken place so the dynamics have changed a bit. But I think that Phonak have made it quite clear... bearing in mind too that Phonak were, in the early stages, refuting the UCI's position and the UCI's decision, but then they went and accepted the decision. So a lot of the dynamics have changed.
But as I said, I don't think if the two riders are suspended that will make any difference to Phonak at this stage.
CN: With this appeal, with CAS effectively reversing a decision of the UCI, does that then threaten the new ethical considerations that have been built into the granting of ProTour licences? In other words, does that threaten the UCI's ability to exclude a team or riders from the ProTour, under the new code of conduct?
PMcQ: No, it doesn't. The UCI has the power to do it. But the UCI will only exclude people under very valid reasons - sporting reasons, ethical reasons, financial reasons. There could be a whole variety of reasons. It is an independent commission of three Swiss lawyers that are the people deliberating over this, so the UCI doesn't get involved in the actual deliberations. We take recommendations from those lawyers and go by what they say, and we will always do that. So in the future, whatever happens in relation to the exclusion or the non-exclusion of a team, the UCI will make the ultimate decision but based on a lot of factors.
CN: If there is a situation where a ProTour team is involved in a large-scale doping offence, do you think CAS could come back and block the UCI?
PMcQ: No, I don't think so. Again, it depends on each situation. But if there is a big scandal around a team, then I think the UCI could suspend it and I think CAS would support that decision. A team at that stage would find it very difficult to go to CAS and try to justify its position of being in the ProTour.
In Part II, McQuaid speaks more on the new reforms, explaining the thinking behind the new Continental Calendars and how they will benefit the sport, and talks about his own future within the UCI.


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Masters Historic F1s Delighted with Singapore GP Outing
Masters Historic Racing is celebrating a successful weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix at which its combined grid of cars from Europe and North America made a stunning spectacle.
Masters Historic Racing Event Manager Rachel Bailey said: "We were delighted with our two races at Marina Bay. The reaction from the fans was stunning, many of whom had never seen Formula One cars of the 70s and 80s, and the drivers loved the track, the atmosphere and the competition. That contemporary F1 drivers watched – and enjoyed – our races made it even more of a thrill."
A grid of historic Formula One cars made a stirring sight around the Marina Bay street circuit in Singapore, thrilling fans as they offered the perfect backdrop to the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ollie Hancock (Fittipaldi F5A) won both races in Singapore, his first coming after a great duel with Michael Lyons (Hesketh 308E). Lyons leapt into the lead when Hancock ran wide line at Turn 7 setting up a great fight between the young guns, until traces of smoke from Lyons's Hesketh forced the Fittipaldi driver to drop back and take a different approach. Lyons was able to keep the Fittipaldi in his wake for six laps. It was a nail-biting period for Team Lyons as his pit crew signalled him to return to the pits to save the engine. On the seventh lap disaster struck: Lyons' front locked up and the Hesketh careered into an escape road, enveloped in white smoke. Hancock, his Fittipaldi smeared in oil, took the win by a comfortable 10.3 seconds from the March 761 of Aaron Scott, with Joaquin Folch third in Bernie Ecclestone's Brabham BT49C (later demoted for passing under yellow). The ex-Ronnie Peterson Lotus 76, driven by Andrew Beaumont, finished fourth, ahead of the Keith Frieser's Shadow DN1.
Hancock strolled to victory in Sunday's race, 31.77 seconds ahead of Aaron Scott (March 761) and Folch (Brabham BT49C). There were battles throughout the field with fourth finally going to Richard Eyre's ex-Keke Rosberg Williams FW08. Eyre scrapped initially with Andrew Beaumont (Lotus 76), but Beaumont was then pipped to the flag by Max Hilliard-Smith's Wolf-Williams in a magnificent drive from the rear of the grid. Sadly, the hard-charging Lyons suffered the same issue that plagued him in the opening race. At one stage he had hauled the Hesketh up to fourth but had to call it a day, pulling into pit lane at half-distance.
"The circuit felt pretty slippery, to be fair," said Hancock, spotting a left-front puncture post-race. "There was a lack of grip and the car's very hot. We were on the edge and I had to slow down and speed up when I could, just to manage the temperature. I've never done anything in this sort of humidity."
Masters HGP racers are next in action at Sonoma on October 4/5 and the final races in the FIA Masters Historic Formula One Championship are at Jerez, Spain, on October 10-12.
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Denholm Energy Services renew partnership with Glasgow Warriors
Denholm Energy Services have continued their long-standing support of Glasgow Warriors, renewing their sponsorship of the club until at least the summer of 2022.
A sponsor of the club since 2014, Denholm's logo once more adorns the sleeve of both the 2020/21 home and alternate shirts worn by Glasgow Warriors.
Denholm Energy Services' Chief Executive Michael Beveridge said, "Denholm Energy Services is very proud to be continuing our association with Glasgow Warriors for a 6th year. True partnerships endure through good times and bad and we are especially delighted to be continuing our support of Glasgow Warriors in these challenging times.
"Over the years the sponsorship has provided us with an invaluable opportunity to align ourselves with a brand that shares many of the same ethics as we do; teamwork, fairness, strong ethics and an enduring involvement in the local community.
"We can trace our roots back over 150 years on the Clyde and with our headquarters in Glasgow it is a natural fit to support sporting endeavours based in the city and we are delighted to play a part in the ongoing success of the team. We wish the team well for the season ahead."
Glasgow Warriors Managing Director Nathan Bombrys added: "We are grateful that long-standing partners Denholm Energy Services have chosen to continue their support of Glasgow Warriors.
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Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by mosb3, Mar 23, 2004.
i've recently begun playing much larger venues and think it's become necessary to go wireless. i'm a bit particular about my tone and have some concerns about the wireless making things sound thin or brittle.
i was wondering if anyone has any recomendations or experiences with certain systems or could point me toward some reviews.
if it makes a difference, my current set-up is usually a conklin 5 string through a hartke 3500XL, hartle 2X10, and swr 115.
From now on, all Wireless unit threads are to be posted in Misc. Wireless units do not color your tone (unless it's a real cheap one), and therefore is not an effect. Thank you.
Moved. Have a nice day.
Before you even think about a wireless, try to understand "Companding". Without getting too technical, it is basically the way the wireless tramsmitter compresses the audio in order to send a nice even signal to the reciever. The reciever than has to un-compress the signal in order to make it sound as dynamic and natural as possible.
The reason I bring it up is because no-one has perfected that companding algorithm yet. Some say that the Sennhieser digital unit comes closest but I keep reading mixed reviews. So it's one of those trade-offs you have to live with when you decide to embrace the benefits of going wireless.
I dont know alot about wireless but I use a x wire and I cant tell a difference on stage between it or a cable. I play 5 string through a pre/power with bergantino cabs. My guitarist uses the top of the line sure ( dont know the model # ) and it sound good as well with bass. good luck.
I will never go back to cabled on stage...simple as that!
Another vote for the Samson Airline Wireless system for bass...I don't mean to contradict our honoured mod, but that particular unit does have a "Shape" setting which scoops the mids and boosts the bass and treble, a la Bassmaster/Traynor's Scoop (formerly Contour) control, or the Aural Enhancer found on SWR amps.
Actually I haven't been able to find a use for that other "shape" setting. I don't particularly like it.
Tell me RevGroove, you you notice a slight difference in sound when you slap, specifically on the pop? I can hear it as clear as day. It's not bad enough for me to stop using the unit, but it's there........ it's as though there's a bit of 4k missing and it's a little bit dirty sounding. Or maybe that's just how my Stingray reacts with it?
I notice something like that when I use the Shape setting. I already have that with the "Scoop" knob on my amp, so I've stopped using it. I've not noticed it so much with the normal setting, though I had to lower the level of the onboard compressor, and that seemed to help. I'll know for sure after Sunday morning and report back then.


Better hearing results in better relationships.
Retired school teacher Dennis Cianfrini has mostly fond memories of the decades he spent educating the youth of Buffalo, New York. Like many an educator, however, he has at least one battle scar to show for his service.
A former physical education teacher and track coach, Dennis, 74, has been suffering from a steadily increasing degree of hearing loss ever since a starter's pistol accidently went off inside his gymnasium office one day some 30 years ago.
In part because her office is located very near their home but largely because he and his wife, Karen, were impressed with her credentials, Dennis decided to turn to Drianis Duran, AuD, at Gulf Coast Audiology, for help with his hearing issues.
That was in 2010. At the time, Dennis was fit with some of the best equipment available. He didn't necessarily take advantage of it, however, often leaving his hearing aids out, especially while doing the handyman duties that now occupy much of his time.
And he probably would have kept right on doing that for years to come had Karen, a retired math teacher, not decided to go see Dr. Duran herself after she detected a significant loss of hearing this past fall.
Karen describes the results as "life-changing." The reason is that they inspired Dennis to return to Dr. Duran, who has since fit him with new hearing aids. That change and Dennis' renewed commitment to wearing his hearing aids have in turn changed something else.
"It has actually improved our relationship," Karen says. "We weren't being combative or anything like that before, but we were having trouble hearing and understanding one another, and that can sometimes cause tempers to get short.
Dr. Duran isn't surprised by the outcome. She says it's not unusual for one spouse to follow another into her office for treatment the way Dennis followed Karen and for both to leave with improved hearing and a healthier relationship.
"Research has shown that improved hearing can also improve relationships, and I've seen it," she says. "I've treated a lot of couples over the years who have no idea how much their hearing problems are actually affecting their relationships.
"A husband may be turning the TV up louder than his wife likes it, or maybe a wife has to keep asking her husband to repeat himself, which can get annoying. Sometimes, couples will completely disengage because they can't hear each other.
Karen says she and Dennis are more active and more social now that their hearing has improved. They say family and friends alike have all noticed a difference in the way they interact, which is why they wholly endorse Dr. Duran and Gulf Coast Audiology.


NEWBURYPORT | The Newburyport football team erased any memories of last Thanksgiving's 20-0 loss to rival Amesbury last evening.
The Clippers opened the season with a 21-13 come-from-behind victory over Saugus at World War Memorial Stadium.
Perhaps the Clipper with the most painful memories of the Thanksgiving Day drubbing had the biggest hand in last night's victory. Quarterback Joe Clancy completed 6 of 11 passes for 131 yards and three touchdowns in front of a crowd that nearly filled the entire home side of the stadium.
Last Thanksgiving, the then-sophomore Clancy completed 1 of 8 passes for 9 yards and four interceptions. But it was a different quarterback that took the field last night.
"Joe gave us some huge plays," Newburyport coach Ed Gaudiano said. "But it wasn't just the long passes. He executed some of the short passes that build confidence, and that got the whole team going."
Newburyport overcame a 13-0 first-half deficit that may have actually been worse than the score showed. Saugus' first three drives of the game resulted in a 64-yard scoring drive that resulted in a touchdown, an 84-yard scoring drive that stalled at the Newburyport 8-yard-line, and a 28-yard scoring drive that resulted in a touchdown and a missed extra point.
"I told the guys we can't quit just because we're down 13 points," Gaudiano said. "We needed to settle down and recognize that we were capable of playing with these guys. (Offensive coordinator) Ryan McCarthy called some great plays from the (press) box."
The bulk of the plays went to Clancy and sophomore running back Kyle LeBlanc, who rushed for 45 yards on 10 carries. Newburyport calmed its fan base just before half time by recording its first points | an 11-yard touchdown pass from Clancy to Andrew Sokol with 28.6 seconds remaining.
"Those points were huge," Gaudiano said. "Then we had a chance to come out in the second half, get the ball first and drive the field to take the lead."
Newburyport struck quick on its first drive of the second half with a 49-yard bomb from Clancy to Ashlyn Calcagni. The senior was streaking down the visitor's sideline when Clancy threw a tight spiral that traveled no less than 35 yards in the air.
Newburyport's defense was up to the task in the second half, holding the Sachems scoreless and keeping constant pressure on quarterback Brett Reid. The 5-6, 140 pound quarterback torched the Clippers in the first half to the tune of 77 yards rushing on six carries.
It was a different story after the break as Reid netted just eight yards on two carries.
Newburyport appeared to give itself a little breathing room when Clancy stretched the lead to 21-13 thanks to a 38-yard strike to Derek Freeman with 9:24 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Still, Saugus made one last charge, blocking a Newburyport punt with 3:13 remaining. Although LeBlanc recovered on Newburyport's own 36, the turnover on downs gave Saugus the ball.
The Sachems drove down to the 16-yard-line in less than 30 seconds, before Newburyport's defense rose to the challenge. On three successive plays Newburyport recorded a sack for a 9-yard loss, a sack for a 10-yard loss and an interception. Chris Barry recorded the first sack, Kevin Ryan the second and Justin Burl had the interception.
"It's a nice win for the program," Gaudiano said. "Now we're looking forward to seeing Wilmington next week."
Newburyport will host Wilmington on Friday (7 p.m., World War Memorial Stadium). Wilmington is the defending Cape Ann League Large champion. Newburyport fell to the champs 27-0 last year.


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Meet your assistant at Narita Airport and transfer your hotel. Relax at the hotel before walk out for dinner at Japanese-style restaurants in the nearby area.
Start off the day with visit to Tokyo sumo morning practice at a stable. Afterwards, travel to Asakusa for a visit to the renowned Sensoji! The colorful, popular temple was completed in 645, making it Tokyo's oldest temple. Stroll along Nakamise shopping street nearby, where typical Japanese souvenir and various traditional snack are sold!
Enjoy local sushi or ramen for lunch. After lunch, we will visit magnificent Meiji Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. The shrine is crowded in the first day of the year because of hatsumode (first prayers). For the rest of the year, if in luck, you may witness solemn procession of Shinto weddings. Continue the journey to Harajuku and Omotesando. This tree-lined avenue features a multitude of dazzling architecturally ambitious buildings of global haute couture brands. Finish the day with Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo's tallest and most distinctive skyscrapers for a panoramic view of the city if time permits.
DAY 3: EXPLORE TOKYO YOUR OWN WAY!
Let's make your own way exploring the metropolitan. Going back to visited fascinating valleys for an insight? Use our information packet to discover new places? A visit to Tsukiji Fish Market and surrounding restaurants in Tsukishima is strongly recommended.
Interested in Japanese technology? Odaiba - a unique island of gaming and multimedia - is perfect for you! If traditional art is your interest, come to the Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza and watch a performance. Akihabara is recommended for electronic gadgets' lovers.
Travel further from Tokyo? An optional one day trip to nearby Nikko to visit UNESCO World Heritage Toshogu Shrine, or to Kamakura to admire the giant Buddha statue is available. Tell us what's your plan?
Wake up early and prepare for an adventure day to Hakone National Park. Travel to Mount Fuji - the symbol of Japan all around the world in the masterpiece of Hokusai. Enroute visit the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station, where offers a commanding view of the Fuji Five Lakes. Cruise on Lake Ashi with a replica pirate ship. Embark on a ropeway ride to enjoy the view of active sulfuric hot springs and many other scenic landscape. Tonight, enjoy comfortable stay in hotel/ryokan.
After breakfast, embark on shinkansen bullet train and transfer to Hida Express train to arrive at Takayama. Don't forget to look for eki-ben, the quaint bento boxes unique to each and every station on the shinkansen line! Takayama is renowned for its beautiful old town, where traditional touch is preserved. Stroll the beautiful old streets, and visit a local brewery to experience fresh-tasting of pure sake! Enjoy a sumptuous Kaiseki dinner, with an overnight stay at a traditional ryokan.
Wake up to a tasty breakfast before beginning your visit to Miyagawa market on foot. Immerse yourself in daily life of the market, where vegetables and fruits unique to Japan are on display. We suggest you to visit the famous Yatai Kaikan (Floats Museum), which displays an array of exotic and flamboyant floats used in Takayama festivals.
Afterwards, we will travel to Shirakawago. Shirakawago region lines the Shogawa River Valley in the remote mountains that span from Gifu to Toyama. Declared as UNESCO world heritage site in 1995, the place is famous for their traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, some of which are more than 250 years old.
In the afternoon, head out on a walk of the town visiting the old town and sake brewery. The freshest sake is the best - find out for yourself how it's made, and what it tastes like!
Enjoy a delicious breakfast and head to Kanazawa. The town used to serve as home of second most powerful clan, Maeda Clan, during the Edo Period. Thereupon, Kanazawa has become the town of great cultural achievements, rivalling Tokyo and Kyoto. In the afternoon, journey to nation&;s most celebrated garden Kenrokuen, followed by the the slowly restored Kanazawa Castle.
Afterward, travel to the largest one of three regional well preserved chaya districts - Higashi Chaya. Chaya is an exclusive restaurant, where geishas perform song and dance to entertain patrons. Another signature of Kanazawa is gold leaf handicrafts - from accessories to clothing, housewares and even food.
Wake up to a yummy breakfast and join a craftsmanship experience: Make chopsticks with gold leaf. The remaining of the day is for sightseeing at Nagamachi, former living district of samurai. The district exhibits a historic atmosphere with remaining samurai residences, earthen walls, entrance gates, narrow lanes and water canals. Visit Nomura-ke, a samurai residence restored to golden era of samurai precedence. There are few other museums and restored structures, which might interest you if time permits.
Fuel up with a good breakfast before heading to Hiroshima, a city recovered itself from Atomic Bombing aftermath. Admire stunning vibrancy and splendid culture which has regrown itself from the ashes. Peace Memorial Park and Museum inside the park are major attractions of the city. Prefectural Museum of Art, Shukkei-En Gardens, Baseball Stadium, restaurants selling unique okonomiyaki is recommended attractions for your leisure time!
We will begin the day with a visit the Mazda factory after booking in advance. Then travel to Miyajima - one of the "Three Great Views of Japan" popularized in the Edo Period. The bright, floating red gate is a signature spot of this island.
Miyajima is also populated by the friendly deer - they will eat from your hand and follow you around! Wander the temples and hike (or take a cable car) to the top of Misen Mountain to experience the life of monk.
Fuel up with a good breakfast before taking a taxi to the train station and then transfer on a bullet train to Kyoto.
Upon arrival, enjoy evening freely at your leisure to wander around Gion District, where you may get a glimpse of Geisha, admire beautifully preserved machiya houses along its side alleys. Dinner with Maiko is offered as an optional experience here.
We start with the sprawling, breath-taking Nijo Castle, followed by Ryoanji - the UNESCO World Heritage zen temple with famous rock garden. This unique garden has no plant, apart from little patches of moss around the stones. Afterward, visit Kinkakuji, the shining pavilion completely covered by gold leaf that was originally built as a shogun&;s summer house.
In the afternoon, stroll through Higashiyama District, where invoke a feeling of ancient capital city. Begin with Kiyomizudera, one of Japan's most sacred temple. Marvel at this temple's unique architecture of the main hall, built without the use of any joiners. Higashiyama quaint alleyways are lined with small shops, cafes and restaurants catered to tourists and pilgrims for centuries.
Today&;s morning, you will participate in a tea ceremony at the traditional Japanese house. We will then travel to Nara for your free afternoon here. The city is second only to Kyoto as the richest collection of cultural sites in Japan. Meet the semi-wild deer at Nara Park, admire the structure of Todaiji Temple, Kasuga-Taisha Shrine is recommended.
Spend your final day exploring several sights which you hadn't had chances to peek into during the tour. Perhaps shopping for souvenir? Or enjoy some local snacks before you head off to Kansai Airport. Sayounara!
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Intro will be here soon, thread is being worked on. Quickly learn how to Roleplay on RuneScape!
Role-Play Tags: Storyline, Plots, Magical, Casual, Hub.
OOC communication: In-game and the forums.
• The building Quickly learn how to Roleplay on RuneScape!
2.1 – Interacting with the Wizards' Tower cont.
2.3 – How we do Magic cont.
2.5 – The Dynamic Environment cont.
3.9 – Quickly learn how to Roleplay on RuneScape!
I. Don't mix IC and OOC.
II. Keep your roleplay fun and fair for everyone involved.
III. Exclude/Ignore all you want, just don't be hostile about it and explain yourself.
for this to make sure everything runs smoothly and everything keeps fair and fun.
and there will be no issues. Quickly learn how to Roleplay on RuneScape!
The following rules are for your characters. They are in-character rules and should be respected at all times when interacting with the Tower and the people roleplaying at the Tower. Punishment for breaking these rules ranges from simple disciplining to expulsion, being handed over to the authorities or for extremely serious crimes, execution. This will be decided by the Archmage. Please note that these are not all the rules, just the most relevent ones.
I. When you enter you always leave your name with Bouncer.
II. Assault on other people at the Tower is bad.
IV. Theft will not be tolerated. All items of value are trackable, you have been warned.
V. Show respect to everyone at the Tower.
VII. Any magical duels that take place must be held outside the building.
VII. Ancient magick is allowed if you can prove to the Archmage you have no malicious intent with it.
VIII. Always knock on a closed door.
IX. Nobody can enter the Tower after 00:00. You can leave at any given time.
X. Please be quiet during the night. Some people are spending the night here and need to be fresh the next morning.
XI. If you get drunk at the Tower, you will be removed forcefully.
XII. Only couples are allowed to share rooms. Exceptions can of course be made.
XIII. Religious symbols or preaching (Godlessness included) are to be kept private. This is a free place where religion must have no influence.
XIV. Any damage you cause to the Tower you will pay for yourself.
Stay updated on who is at the Tower so you can set up roleplay with them. Simple as that.
Below a small list of all the ongoing plots currently being held at the Tower and the events that will happen. I will fill these in as I talk with the host of the event about all the details in-game or through this thread.
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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Jan. 16, 2014) - Formation Metals Inc. (TSX:FCO) ("Formation") today announced that the Board of Directors of Formation (the "Board") has reached an agreement, effective January 15, 2014, with Mari-Ann Green, Scott Bending and William G. (Bill) Scales whereby these executives will relinquish their positions as CEO, President, and Executive Vice President, respectively and resign from the Board of Directors.
Management, faced with the collapse of the resource sector in the market, low cobalt prices and low precious metal prices has been restructuring the Company over the past 12 months. The Company has cut costs, downsized, sold non-core assets and eliminated the positions of over 40 personnel. These latest resignations are continuing the efforts of the Company to protect its strong cash position, preserve assets and remain debt free.
The Board acknowledges that this was an extremely difficult decision to make. These individuals have made momentous contributions to the development of Formation since founding the Company more than 25 years ago. Ms. Green has distinguished herself as a talented leader with her integrity, commitment and her ability to inspire. We wish her and her colleagues Scott Bending and Bill Scales well as they transition into a new chapter in their careers.
Mr. Paul Farquharson, previously CFO, has been appointed Interim President and CEO. Mr. Marc Tran, CPA, CGA, B.Comm & B.A., is appointed as CFO. Ms. Green and Messrs. Bending and Scales have agreed to provide consulting services to assist the Company during this transitional phase.
Formation is a well-established mineral exploration and development company who owns 100% of a fully permitted primary cobalt deposit located in Idaho which has been prepared for the commencement of underground development, pending additional mine financing. Formation has additional interests in base, precious metal and uranium projects in Canada, the United States and Mexico. Formation is dedicated to the principles of environmentally sound mining and refining practices, and believes that environmental stewardship and mining can co-exist. The Company trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol FCO.


Basketry dates back thousands of years ago to containers found in the Orient. And some of the stitches used today have an early Egyptian origin. A traditional style of basket of this time is what we refer to as a portable bassinet with handles, and is named the Baby Moses Basket. Originally these were made from reeds and grasses.
For other functional baskets, the materials used were determined by what was locally available. Typical binding materials were ferns and grasses, plant and tree fibers, sometimes twisted into rope. A bound using needles fashioned from bones or shells.
Ancient native people are credited for the useful styles and methods we use today. From this came different techniques for hand weaving, fabrication of textiles, and the beginning of pottery using hand woven forms that burned away during the firing process. They were also known to have travel routes for trading baskets, blankets, and other handmade items. These are referred to as trading baskets. In recent time, more decorative style baskets have been made strictly for sale to tourists. These are referred to as tourist baskets.
This kit includes materials and directions for making pine needle baskets with stitch binding material of natural fibers, pine needles and raffia. There are techniques for shaping and stitch diagrams. Also, instructions for natural material use and storage.


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package org.helianto.core.domain;

import static org.junit.Assert.assertFalse;
import static org.junit.Assert.assertTrue;

import org.junit.Test;

/**
 *
 * @author mauriciofernandesdecastro
 */
public class CityTests {

	@Test
    public void provinceEquals() {
        City city = new City();
        assertFalse(city.equals(null));

        City other = new City();
        assertTrue(city.equals(other));

        Operator context = new Operator("DEFAULT");

        city.setContext(context);
        assertFalse(city.equals(other));
        city.setCityCode("TEST");
        assertFalse(city.equals(other));

        other.setContext(context);
        assertFalse(city.equals(other));
        other.setCityCode("TEST");
        assertTrue(city.equals(other));
    }

}


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Q: Android GCM SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE I was trying to set this example:
https://code.google.com/p/gcm/source/browse/#git%2Fgcm-client
up and running.
The GoogleAPI project has been successfully created, according to the guide: http://developer.android.com/google/gcm/gs.html
However, I have the following problem: on some devices I get SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE no matter what.
W/System.err: java.io.IOException: SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE
W/System.err: at com.google.android.gms.gcm.GoogleCloudMessaging.register(Unknown Source)
Some statistics:

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*Nexus 7, android 4.2.2: GCM example works perfectly

*Nexus 4, android 4.2: GCM example works perfectly

*Nexus S, android 4.2.2: GCM example works perfectly

*Samsung Galaxy 3: SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE in 100% cases

*Samsung Galaxy, android 2.3.6: SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE in 100% cases

*Motorola Xoom, android 4.1.2: SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE in 100% cases

*HTC Desire HD, android 2.3: SERVICE_NOT_AVAILABLE in 100% cases

It's the same code, the same apk file, various google accounts. I tried to switch back to GCMRegistrar methods and they actually work. So the question is: are new GCM methods in sort of beta? How to make them work on other devices, not just 'pure' Google Android devices?
Update: In fact, I found the solution here

A: Sometimes it happened due to time syn with GCM. Please have a look at the time, if it is correct. If possible then reset.
Two more thing to check, if you are using a emulator then please make sure that you have the google api running on the emulator. and second gcm.jar is included on your project.

A: this is super stupid, but I have same error because I had "restrict app background data" option enabled for google services on my xperia)

A: Check your phone has an active network connection. I had this issue and then i realized that my test device disconnected from the wifi :)

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Jonathan Gerber, Helping to provide a safety net.
By Adam Dickter	May 22, 2012, 12:00 am Edit
Jonathan Gerber, 33
Although he spends his days helping people get rich, Jonathan Gerber also makes sure he's involved in the lives of the less fortunate.
An investment banker at J.P. Morgan Chase, he volunteers weekends and evenings for UJA-Federation of New York's Poverty Task Force, helping steer the allocation of millions of dollars here and in Israel.
"I got started through UJA's observership program on the task force, and then they made me a voting member," says the Lawrence, L.I., native.
"After two or three years active they asked me to be the chair."
The task force's grants support programs that provide safety nets and entitlement access for struggling Jews; in Israel the grants have a particular focus on young adults at risk—mostly men who have not served in the army, often immigrants, who have trouble finding jobs. The task force partners with the Joint Distribution Committee on that project.
He visits Israel once a year and regularly pops in on local beneficiaries such as FEGS and the Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst.
A financial background helps the Cornell graduate analyze whether donor funds are being spent efficiently.
"I found it to be a really interesting way of applying the skills of my day job," says Gerber.
Although he has never faced the struggles of clients he's helped, he is mindful that his grandparents, Holocaust survivors, came to this country from very humble beginnings.
"My family has always had traditional Jewish values of being strong supporters of philanthropy," he said.
Gerber married Hillary Lisa Berman, owner of a Manhattan floral and design business, in February.
Heard through the grapevine:
He's an amateur vintner, crushing grapes in his parents' basement in Lawrence. Last year he made nine cases of reds under his label, El Jefe.
UJA-Federation of New York
Jonathan Gerber
UJA-Federation of New York's Poverty Task Force


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How do you map a museum?
We compare how 3 London museums map their site.
Let's take a look at how three of London's most popular museums map their site.
The Natural History Museum has chosen a colour zoning system to define their museum mapping. They have four zones; blue, green, red and orange each with its own theme. The themes are broad and not so easy to define, for example the blue zone is about "life on Earth", whilst the red zone is about the "Earth's sculpture" and the green zone is about the "Earth's evolution".
The NHM has four themed zones, named by colours
Each zone offers various galleries, which all have separate pages on the website where you can see an image of them, learn more about them and find another link to the map.
Each gallery has its own dedicated page listing its zone
As well as this, the PDF map has its own separate page on the website, which is accessible from the Visit page after a bit of scrolling. You can also find a link in the website's footer. Overall it feels as if they've chosen to make their map less prominent, but you're likely to find it if you need it eg from a link on the Visit Page or when looking at the details of a gallery.
The NHM has a separate web page for their maps with highlights of each floor as well as the PDF
The PDF map is a landscape one pager, which is refreshing. You very quickly get a sense of the scale of the museum, being able to take a step back and look at it all in one image. They've used colour and icons really well to delineate different floors and features. They've kept wording to a minimum and used a key system instead.
Each NHM gallery has a separate page which states its zone and offers a link to the map
Interestingly, the key is quite complex! Perhaps, it makes up for the simplicity of the map itself. The font is minuscule on desktop making it difficult to read without zooming in. Given the use of images on the map, it might be possible not to use the key at all.
Key to the NHM's PDF map
The PDF does not give you a sense of the richness of the exhibitions available, but rather a sense of scale and direction.
The Science Museum has a straightforward floor plan, with each floor having the same rectangular shape which is really easy to digest visually. Their PDF is 7 pages long and gives luscious imagery highlighting the exhibitions on offer and most importantly, food and drink options!
The PDF map is featured prominently on the Science Museum's Visit Page
The PDF floor plan is prominently highlighted on the "Visit" page, but it's not signposted on the Homepage, so you'll only find it if you're serious about planning your visit.
The Science museum offers a Dropdown menu highlighting key exhibitions on each floor.
If you're not interested in downloading the PDF (or can't), you can scroll down to their dropdown list of floors where you can access the same information about the exhibitions on each floor, without the floorplan.
Overall it's a really easy site to understand given the floor structures and the way it has been mapped is helpful with pinpoints for accessible toilets and stairs, along with beautiful imagery that whet the appetite of those planning a visit!
The Science Museum's PDF map highlights key galleries, events and food/drink on each floor. (They've definitely got their priorities right with that last category!)
The PDF map is a three page portrait document, which is very detailed and difficult to look at, at first glance. There's a lot of activity on the page. It's overwhelming and un-encouraging.
Each page shows a different floor. They all have different shapes with the ground floor being the largest and the others less intimidating. I personally would open up this map and quickly close it again!
The British Museum's floor plan is complex
On the left hand side, they have helpfully listed key objects. There are no images, so it doesn't give the visitor a sense of excitement, but rather one of foreboding.
Helpfully, at the bottom of the page, the rooms are listed and numbered. This gives a good sense of what is on offer geographically. It is the room numbers that serve as the key for the map itself.
The facilities icons are tiny and the user must zoom-in if viewing to make them out clearly.
The British Museum offers lists of galleries, facilities and access info which is helpful.
Along with the floor plans, they offer a list of galleries on their own webpage, which is very straightforward and helpful for those who are keen to note down room numbers of interest pre-visit. They also have a dedicated facilities and access information page, which will be helpful to users planning a visit.
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