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Q: Paypal redirects to success after payment without adding it to the database I've recently used this guide:
http://www.evoluted.net/thinktank/web-development/paypal-php-integration
and what I realized is that it goes properly in the paypal website, and when the payment is made - it redirects to "payment successful" page.
the problem is, it doesn't do the "payments.php the response part", so it doesn't add the payment into the database.
Here's the code of payments.php
<?php
// Database variables
$host = "localhost"; //database location
$user = "xxx"; //database username
$pass = "xxx"; //database password
$db_name = "xxx"; //database name

// PayPal settings
$paypal_email = 'sawickipiotr2000-facilitator-1@gmail.com';
$return_url = 'http://leagueaccountsbot.tk/elements/payment-successful.html';
$cancel_url = 'http://leagueaccountsbot.tk/elements/payment-cancelled.html';
$notify_url = 'http://leagueaccountsbot.tk/elements/payments.php';

$item_name = 'League Accounts Bot';
$item_amount = 5.00;

// Include Functions
include("functions.php");

// Check if paypal request or response
if (!isset($_POST["txn_id"]) && !isset($_POST["txn_type"])){
    $querystring = '';

    // Firstly Append paypal account to querystring
    $querystring .= "?business=".urlencode($paypal_email)."&";

    // Append amount& currency (£) to quersytring so it cannot be edited in html

    //The item name and amount can be brought in dynamically by querying the $_POST['item_number'] variable.
    $querystring .= "item_name=".urlencode($item_name)."&";
    $querystring .= "amount=".urlencode($item_amount)."&";

    //loop for posted values and append to querystring
    foreach($_POST as $key => $value){
        $value = urlencode(stripslashes($value));
        $querystring .= "$key=$value&";
    }

    // Append paypal return addresses
    $querystring .= "return=".urlencode(stripslashes($return_url))."&";
    $querystring .= "cancel_return=".urlencode(stripslashes($cancel_url))."&";
    $querystring .= "notify_url=".urlencode($notify_url);

    // Append querystring with custom field
    //$querystring .= "&custom=".USERID;

    // Redirect to paypal IPN
    header('location:https://www.sandbox.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr'.$querystring);
    exit();
} else {
    //Database Connection
    $link = mysql_connect($host, $user, $pass);
    mysql_select_db($db_name);
    // Response from Paypal

    // read the post from PayPal system and add 'cmd'
    $req = 'cmd=_notify-validate';
    foreach ($_POST as $key => $value) {
        $value = urlencode(stripslashes($value));
        $value = preg_replace('/(.*[^%^0^D])(%0A)(.*)/i','${1}%0D%0A${3}',$value);// IPN fix
        $req .= "&$key=$value";
    }

    // assign posted variables to local variables
    $data['item_name']          = $_POST['item_name'];
    $data['item_number']        = $_POST['item_number'];
    $data['payment_status']     = $_POST['payment_status'];
    $data['payment_amount']     = $_POST['mc_gross'];
    $data['payment_currency']   = $_POST['mc_currency'];
    $data['txn_id']             = $_POST['txn_id'];
    $data['receiver_email']     = $_POST['receiver_email'];
    $data['payer_email']        = $_POST['payer_email'];
    $data['custom']             = $_POST['custom'];

    // post back to PayPal system to validate
    $header = "POST /cgi-bin/webscr HTTP/1.0\r\n";
    $header .= "Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded\r\n";
    $header .= "Content-Length: " . strlen($req) . "\r\n\r\n";

    $fp = fsockopen ('ssl://www.sandbox.paypal.com', 443, $errno, $errstr, 30);

    if (!$fp) {
        // HTTP ERROR

    } else {
        fputs($fp, $header . $req);
        while (!feof($fp)) {
            $res = fgets ($fp, 1024);
            if (strcmp($res, "VERIFIED") == 0) {

                // Used for debugging
                // mail('user@domain.com', 'PAYPAL POST - VERIFIED RESPONSE', print_r($post, true));

                // Validate payment (Check unique txnid & correct price)
                $valid_txnid = check_txnid($data['txn_id']);
                $valid_price = check_price($data['payment_amount'], $data['item_number']);
                // PAYMENT VALIDATED & VERIFIED!
                if ($valid_txnid && $valid_price) {

                    $orderid = updatePayments($data);

                    if ($orderid) {
                        // Payment has been made & successfully inserted into the Database
                    } else {
                        // Error inserting into DB
                        // E-mail admin or alert user
                        // mail('user@domain.com', 'PAYPAL POST - INSERT INTO DB WENT WRONG', print_r($data, true));
                    }
                } else {
                    // Payment made but data has been changed
                    // E-mail admin or alert user
                }

            } else if (strcmp ($res, "INVALID") == 0) {

                // PAYMENT INVALID & INVESTIGATE MANUALY!
                // E-mail admin or alert user

                // Used for debugging
                //@mail("user@domain.com", "PAYPAL DEBUGGING", "Invalid Response
data =
".print_r($post, true)."
");
            }
        }
    fclose ($fp);
    }
}
?>

Am I doing something wrong? Or maybe I did something wrong in PayPal settings of the account? I've set the IPN to "http://www.leagueaccountsbot.tk/elements/payments.php" and after successful payment the page is: "/elements/successful.html?amt=5.00&cc=USD&item_name=League%20Accounts%20Bot&item_number=1&st=Completed&tx=4KG186895E5344708"

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Firstly, my default browser is Opera but like other users occasionally use other browsers. I apologise for posting this here.
Many users of Windows 10 (version 1703) have been frustrated by MS Edge crashing within 15 seconds of opening.
Switch off "Trusteer Endpoint Protection" and you'll find no problem.
Have reported the issue to Microsoft this morning to request a fix as I like to keep Trusteer running.
Hope this info assists my Opera friends, albeit unrelated to Opera.
Technically, goes in Lounge. Moved.
Hi sgun, thanks for moving my information post. Wasn't certain which forum to place it but knew you guys would see to it if not correct.
It would appear Microsoft and IBM Trusteer Rapport have known about the conflict between Edge/Rapport for quite some time.
From your chosen search engine type "#11975881" (without quotes).
From there you will find Microsoft and IBM Trusteer confirmed the issue ages ago. All makes an interesting read.
If one reads the entire dialogue, they'll find this is not just happening on systems that also run Trusteer Rapport, though that software seems to preferentially trigger it. It apparently began after an MS/Edge update a few months back, and seems to occur even in new installs and MS install disks that incorporate those latest updates. Fortunately, it seems not to happen to many users or else there would be a deluge of reports in that thread. Hence it seems to imply either an odd hardware-software or peculiar software-software situation is bringing a potential crash triggering combination to the surface.
Hi blackbird, I did a more extensive search over and above the reference I mentioned, and did indeed find there had been a deluge of reports regarding Edge and Trusteer. You will have noticed that Trusteer themselves suggested to switch off their own product to avoid Edge crashing, which only serves to highlight weaknesses.
The essential point I was making (and I read dialogues in many places), is these massive companies have known and confirmed the issue, for a long time, yet don't appear in any hurry to fix or patch - at least that's the impression I get.
But as Opera has been my default browser since the 90's, it doesn't much bother me. On the other hand, if it turns out Microsoft have shipped a bad OS (v1703), they need to address it, but I do intend asking Microsoft to reinstall OS (v1703) onto my new laptop to see if it solves the issue, and if it does, they'll need to do the same for all those affected, perhaps.
Found a FIX to IBM Trusteer crashing Edge browser issue. (OS: Win10 Home v1703).
Carry out the following fix if it's happening with you.
COMPLETELY uninstall IBM Trusteer and all its data from installed programs. (I use IObit uninstaller for this).
Edge browser will no longer crash.
Open Edge browser and download/install Trusteer from the official IBM site (follow the dialogue boxes).
Open Edge browser to check all's well (and it should be), and customise your settings.
Go to start, find Trusteer, and switch it on.
Open Trusteer and customise (eg: the tray icon is hidden, but I prefer to show its tray icon).
And that's it my Opera friends, you should now have Edge browser and Trusteer working in harmony without problem.
With this said, Opera remains my default browser.


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Tour Diary: The Wrecks On Friendship, Music, and Living Their Best Lives
The Robot Army Tour was beyond lit.
Dec 28, 2017 | Taylor Irwin
The Wrecks' Facebook bio reads: "Five kids who snuck into a recording studio to self-produce their debut EP." That's a pretty good segue into understanding this LA-based rock group. Since forming in 2015, the quintet—Nick Anderson, Aaron Kelley, Nick Schmidt, Westen Weiss, and Billy Nally—have already earned a reputation for their kickass live shows and amassed a ton of diehard fans. Loud, fast-paced, and undeniably catchy, The Wrecks are a band you need to be paying attention to.
The "Favorite Liars" musicians just wrapped up their Robot Army Tour, and the photos are giving us serious FOMO. Check out their diary below to get a sense of the wild times they had on tour. And if you're in the mood to crowd surf, make sure to track them on Bandsintown so you can to see them in your city when they hit the road again in February!
The Wrecks' Robot Army Tour Diary by Nick Anderson
On November 17th, 2015, we finished recording our first three songs.
On November 17th, 2017, our photographer Kyle Lehman snapped this picture of 300 sweaty kids at a sold out Philadelphia headlining show.
We're all still trying to figure out how that happened.
This is the Robot Army Tour Diary for Bandsintown.
Before we get further into this, I'd like to give a well-deserved and heartfelt shoutout to our photographer Kyle/Kevin (pictured on the right, gripping a handle of Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey and sporting the best goddamn wig you've ever seen.)
One thing that Kyle has a particular knack for is capturing us in our most honest, artless states. He doesn't become invisible, but rather disguises himself as a best friend in order to invoke social vulnerability and capture us being our true selves. Okay, that sounds evil, but it's actually really awesome.
So, behind the scenes, touring looks a lot like this:
It's loud. It's fun. It's drunk.
It's trying new food everywhere you go.
It's laughing until your insides twist and harden.
It's traveling the world with your best friends doing what you love.
But it also looks like this:
It's work. It's exhausting. It's lonely.
It's calling your girlfriend after soundcheck.
It's 7 a.m. van calls.
It's sacrificing stability for passion.
But then this happens:
And you're immediately reminded why you do it.
Because that kid right there in the blue t-shirt - that used to be you.
(This second person narrative is getting confusing) - that used to be me.
Crowd-surfing, feeling unapologetically alive for a few hours.
This is my favorite photo from the whole tour. I've gone through thousands and thousands of Kyle's photos, and I'm certain that this is my favorite.
>The image of this beautiful person in such a triumphant moment of expression was captured with our music as the ignition.
>Really makes me want to go back in time and tell my 15 year old self to stop beating himself up so much. I'd show him this photo.
But instead, I'm showing you. And I'll show my kids. But they'll likely think this is all just melodramatic nonsense and ask me when they get to go back to their mom's house.
But for real…It's humbling and inspiring that anyone even shows up to these shows.
And a little bit of bad behavior
Thank you for reading. Thank you for listening. Thank you for buying merch and concert tickets. Thank you for making our first ever headlining tour successful beyond our wildest expectations.


Robin Janocha told her 23 fellow Junior Police Academy graduates Saturday that she took the 10-week course because she has wanted a career in law enforcement since she was a little girl.
Janocha, 15, an eighth-grader at Grace Academy, was chosen to speak to the Junior Police Academy's first graduating class at ceremonies at the Four Points Hotel. "My hope is that everyone who participated in this class will benefit from the experience," Janocha said.
The course, sponsored by the Hagerstown Area Police Athletic League, ran for four hours every Saturday for 10 weeks. It involved classroom study and hands-on police work with students working side-by-side with officers, said Patrolman Brett McCoy, a PAL organizer.
The students learned how to write police reports and do fingerprinting. They went on mock police patrols, made mock traffic stops, and were handed fake guns and told to enter a building and "arrest" someone who was portraying a suspect.
The course was given at Hagerstown police headquarters and at the old fairgrounds, McCoy said.
"The idea is to show the students that police officers are not just robots like they see in the movies," he said.
"We want them to know that we are approachable, that we can be their friends. Most kids get the impression from Hollywood that everything we do is glamorous," he said.
PAL officials work closely with the local Boys and Girls Club. Many of the students who graduated Saturday are club members. A second class will start up this spring, McCoy said.
Janocha said she jumped at the chance to take the course when she found out about it.
Her mother, Elizabeth Janocha, said her daughter was asked to give the graduation speech because she excelled in all areas of the course and was eager to learn.
Robin Janocha's younger sister, Kristy, 13, a seventh-grader at Grace Academy, said she took the course because she wanted to learn about CPR "in case one of my friends choked."
She has no desire to become a cop, she said. "I might get killed or I might have to kill somebody else, and I wouldn't want to do that," she said. She wants to become a schoolteacher.
Daniel Sweet, 15, a North Hagerstown High School freshman, learned some things about himself in the course. "I learned that I can stick to things. I also learned how to make new friends," he said.
Ruth Cassidy, 12, a Western Heights Middle School student, said she learned about gun safety and how police officers make traffic stops. She said she's not sure whether she wants to work in law enforcement.
Other speakers Saturday included Hagerstown Police Chief Dale Jones and Officer Guy McCartney, another PAL organizer.


MARAWI CITY, Jan. 15 (PIA ICCC) – To empower the internally displaced persons (IPDs) of this city, the Magbassa Kita Foundation Inc. (MKFI) in partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has embarked on a project dubbed "Literacy for Peace and Development Projects (LIPAD), pushing for adult literacy and culture-based productivity enhancement.
LIPAD provides for functional literacy skills needed by non-literate IDPs to encourage them to participate in socio-political decision-making, including electoral processes, and engagement in development programs.
Amina Rasul-Bernado, MKFI trustee and President of Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID), explained that MKFI pursues adult literacy program in the transitional sites together with DTI as part of its Marawi rehabilitation efforts to provide sustainable business and livelihood assistance for the conflict victims.
"MKFI also develops other products using the beadwork of the IDPS such as tote bags. For this, we have a partnership with an NGO that works with trafficked women," Rasul said.
"The Marawi IDPs do the beadwork which the NGO will sew on the tote bags," she added.
The project also aims to reverse recent declines in income-based inequalities caused by the Marawi Siege. It allows adult non-literates to use their newly acquired literacy and numeracy skills to improve economic, income and livelihood opportunities.
Rasul also emphasized that the project would capacitate human resources for the Maranao refugees to alleviate poverty and promote inclusive growth based on Maranao culture and arts.
DTI provides support by giving the beneficiaries the materials they needed to include product design and marketing support, and by organizing the IDP beaders into cooperatives.
Since October 2018, about 209 LIPAD beneficiaries from four identified evacuation centers have completed the literacy programs.
MKFI and DTI also organized Artisan Vilage MArawi exhibits in partnership with Folded&Hung company to help Marawi IDPs market their products.


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Miller, a possible USDA pick, would cut school lunch by 'several billion dollars'
The government is giving away too many meals in the school-lunch program, according to Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in a McClatchy story. An aspirant for U.S. agriculture secretary, Miller said he discussed with President-elect Donald Trump's team a plan to save "several billion dollars" by reforming the lunch program, which was created in 1946 "as a measure of national security, to safeguard the the health and well-being of the nation's children."
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller got himself in hot water when a tweet went out from his account calling Hillary Clinton the c-word. Miller, who was nominated by Donald Trump to serve as co-chair (along with GOP funder Charles Herbster) on Trump's Agricultural and Rural Ag Committee, initially said his Twitter account had been hacked. Later, however, his staff admitted that the fault was theirs. They claimed they had retweeted another tweet without realizing it contained vulgar language.
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Fewer Glasgow properties are being put on the market
Worryingly Glasgow surveyors says fewer homes are being put on the market
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Fewer homes are being put on to the market across Scotland, leading to a decrease in demand from buyers.
Chartered surveyors have noticed a decline in inquiries from new buyers which they attribute to a fall interest fuelled by lack of choice for would-be purchasers.
And an overall drop in the UK housing market has been blamed on uncertainty over the result of the EU referendum.
Each brick in an average Glaswegian house is worth a massive £22.55
Thomas Baird, of Select Surveyors Glasgow, said: "There was a slowdown in home report instructions for September, which is indicative of the lack of housing stock coming on to the market."
Simon Rubinsohn, Rics chief economist, added: "The UK market does now appear to be settling down following the significant headwinds encountered through the spring and summer.
Tories are using Brexit as a 'licence for xenophobia', warns Nicola Sturgeon as SNP conference begins
"Buyers do appear to be returning, albeit relatively slowly, but the big issue that continues to be highlighted by respondents is the lack of fresh stock on the market, which has been evident in Scotland over the last year.
"Although this is not a new story, it is a significant one having ramifications for both prices and the level of turnover."
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Inter Pares is dismayed by the recent announcement made by the Government of Canada concerning investigatory oversight of Canadian corporations overseas.
Over a year ago, the Canadian government announced that it would establish an independent Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) with robust powers to investigate abuses and redress the human rights violations associated with Canadian corporations operating abroad.
Instead, the Government of Canada today appointed an ombudsperson who is merely an advisor to the Minister, with no powers and no independence, leaving many communities and individuals harmed by Canadian companies nowhere to turn for help.
Canadian companies operating overseas have long been associated with widespread human rights abuses including forced labour, rape and murder. In the last three years alone, at least four United Nations bodies have called on Canada to hold Canadian companies to account for their actions. As recently as June 2018, the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights called for the creation of an ombudsperson's office in Canada to help stop abuses.
It is clear to all that Canada needs an empowered and independent ombudsperson to help prevent Canadian complicity in corporate abuse and help ensure that Canadian mining and garment supply chains respect human rights. This imperative was acknowledged by the current federal government itself, with its public announcement in January 2018 that it would establish such an office.
Now, fifteen months after that announcement, mining-affected communities and Canadian voters are faced with yet another promise by the government – to study the powers that the ombudsperson should have. The Minister stated today that he will review the findings of that study in June. Given how long it took for the study to be commissioned, and the upcoming election period, there is reason to doubt the government will have the time to fulfil its promise, even given the will.
In substance the new post, although re-named with a loftier title, is little different from the previous Corporate Social Responsibility Counsellor, which was widely condemned for its ineffectiveness, and abolished by the current federal government.
Jean Symes, co-manager in the Economic Justice team at Inter Pares, explained, "The budget of the CORE office will be directly provided within the Ministry of Trade Diversification, and the officer will be accountable to the Minister."
Ms Symes continued, "An ombudsperson should be arms-length from government, and have the power to order those under investigation to produce documents and testimony under oath. The position created today does neither."
"Shockingly, the Government of Canada today quietly removed from its website the text of the commitment it made over a year ago to provide the ombudsperson with robust investigative powers," reports Ms. Symes, "including the power to compel documents and testimony under oath".
"For over a year, that promise was on the Government of Canada website. Today it is not," adds Ms Symes.
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Speaking at the annual Labour Party conference in Brighton, Corbyn said that if elected, the party would introduce mandatory equal pay auditing.
During the 2017 election, Labour's manifesto promised to end the gender pay gap, as well as introduce more free childcare, to end zero hour contracts, and give all workers equal rights.
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Papà, non so volare (Up, Up, and Away) è un film per la televisione del 2000.

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Il film racconta la storia di Scott Marshall, figlio di due grandi supereroi, Bronze Eagle e Warrior Woman. Tutti i membri della sua famiglia sono dotati di superpoteri. Suo padre, Bronze Eagle, ha i poteri del volo, la forza sovrumana e l'invulnerabilità. Sua madre, Warrior Woman, ha il potere di una forza sovrumana e abilità di combattimento corpo a corpo superiori. Suo fratello, Silver Charge, è dotato di velocità sovrumana, manipolazione elettrica e magnetica. La sua sorellina, Molly, che mostra costantemente i suoi poteri, con grande fastidio della sua famiglia, ha la vista a raggi X, oltre alla visione del calore. Suo nonno, Edward è conosciuto come "Steel Condor", e ha l'abilità di una forza sovrumana, invulnerabilità e volo (sebbene voli più lentamente delle macchine), e ha una faida in corso con Superman - la sua lamentela principale è l'alias di Superman Man of Steel , che rende effettivamente Edward l'Uccello d'Acciaio.

Si dice che sua nonna, Doris, abbia la capacità di cambiare forma. Scott vuole disperatamente poteri propri.

Nel frattempo, un gruppo di attivisti noto come "Earth Protectors" ha distribuito CD sull'ambiente ai compagni di classe di Scott. Ma mentre la creatrice del programma, Nina, vuole utilizzare i CD per aiutare a educare le persone sull'ambiente, il suo partner, Malcolm, vede il programma come un mezzo per fare il lavaggio del cervello al mondo intero affinché gli dia quello che vuole.

All'inizio cerca di fare il lavaggio del cervello al personale di una banca per fargli dare tutti i soldi, quando uno degli scagnozzi di Malcolm starnutisce, il personale lo fa scattare. Quindi fa la cosa migliore, usando il programma per fare in modo che i bambini rubino i soldi dei loro genitori e glieli diano, pensando che siano solo i compiti di quella sera. Fortunatamente, la sorella di Scott usa la sua visione a raggi X per scoprire i soldi nel suo zaino. Cerca di dire ai suoi genitori che non sapeva di aver rubato i soldi, ma sono ancora sospettosi.

Malcolm continua a utilizzare il programma per guadagno personale, dando ai bambini la voglia di cioccolato, facendoli indossare tutti di blu, ecc. Un giorno, dopo che Scott è quasi in ritardo per la scuola perché è stato ipnotizzato dal software, Jim si insospettisce su decide di portare Adam con sé in banca in modo che possa usare i suoi poteri elettrici per far sì che il sistema informatico riattivi il programma Earth Protectors.

Sfortunatamente, si eccita al pensiero di poter finalmente aiutare i suoi genitori a salvare il giorno in cui sovraccarica l'alimentazione del computer, friggendo il sistema, distruggendo qualsiasi informazione che avrebbero potuto recuperare. Nel frattempo, Scott finge di avere una forza sovrumana e la capacità di volare, per non deludere i suoi genitori, che sarebbero scontenti nell'apprendere che il loro figlio è normale. Ma lascia che il successo gli dia alla testa, perché una volta che il programma Earth Protectors è completamente sviluppato in modo che funzioni altrettanto bene sui genitori quanto sui loro figli, Malcolm fa saltare in aria il loro magazzino, con Nina dentro.

Scott cerca di salvarla, ma entrambi finiscono quasi per essere uccisi, ma vengono salvati da suo padre, a cui è stato detto da suo nonno, che ha scoperto lo stratagemma di Scott, che non è superpotente. Sono al sicuro, ma Scott lascia cadere la maschera. Malcolm in seguito lo trova e lo abbina a Scott. Malcolm quindi invia una versione super forte del programma a Scott durante la scuola e gli fa raccontare tutto sulla sua famiglia.

Malcolm quindi invia una versione speciale del programma all'insegnante di Scott e le dice che deve dare quel disco a Scott. Le dice anche che tutti i genitori dei bambini devono guardare la lezione di quella sera, con loro. Scott quasi porta a casa il disco speciale, ma incontra accidentalmente una ragazza della sua classe, Amy, che segretamente gli piace.

Finiscono per confondere i dischi, e invece la madre di Amy rapina inconsciamente una banca e va al nuovo magazzino di Earth Protectors. Dopo averla legata, la usano come esca per attirare i genitori e il fratello di Scott al magazzino. Una volta lì, li catturano con un foglio di alluminio, l'unica debolezza di un supereroe. Scott, insieme ad Amy e al suo migliore amico, Randy, si dirigono al magazzino per salvare la sua famiglia dal lavaggio del cervello da parte di Malcolm e trasformarla in supercriminali che obbediranno a tutto ciò che dice.

Quando arrivano, vengono aiutati da Nina, che è diventata disgustata dalle buffonate di Malcolm. Nina cerca di sostituire il disco difettoso con uno dei dischi buoni, ma viene fermata da uno degli scagnozzi di Malcolm. Scott ha letteralmente meno di un secondo per impedire alla macchina di riprogrammare definitivamente la sua famiglia. Usa un pallone da calcio per distruggere il computer principale, fermandolo con solo pochi millisecondi di anticipo.

La sua famiglia quindi sconfigge e cattura facilmente i cattivi, e Silver Charge usa i suoi poteri per (letteralmente) bruciare i loro ricordi delle identità degli eroi, bruciando alcune delle loro cellule cerebrali. Anche Amy ammette che le piace Scott e gli chiede di ballare, ma Adam le cancella i ricordi di tutto quello che è successo. Scott riesce a convincere la sua famiglia a lasciare che Randy conservi i suoi ricordi (poiché avere un amico con cui parlare della sua famiglia aiuterebbe ad alleviare lo stress) e tutto torna alla normalità per la famiglia.

Amy sembra non ricordare che le piaceva Scott, e tornano a odiarsi in qualche modo, anche se quando è il momento di scegliere un capitano per la squadra di calcio sceglie Scott invece di se stessa, sorprendendolo. Lui la sceglie e finiscono per essere co-capitani, con Randy che chiede a Scott dei superpoteri. Randy rimane impressionato dal fatto che Green Hornet sia stato uno degli ospiti di Scott alla sua festa di compleanno.

Cast
 Michael J. Pagan - Scott Marshall
 Robert Townsend - Jim Marshall / Bronze Eagle
 Alex Datcher - Judy Marshall / Warrior Woman
 Sherman Hemsley - Edward Marshall / Steel Condor
 Kasan Butcher - Adam Marshall / Silver Charge
 Arreale Davis - Molly Marshall
 Kevin Connolly - Malcolm
 Olivia Burnette - Nina
 Ty Olsson - Barker
 Chris Marquette - Randy
 Jamie Renée Smith - Amy
 Scott Owen - Reach
 Joan Pringle - Doris Marshall
 Nancy Sorel - Mrs. Rosen
 Benita Ha - Ms. Parker

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Kate Belcher of Revolution Tours runs you through some tips for bike commuting.
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Happy New Year from the team at Revolution Tours. We hope 2016 has been a goodie so far.
I was reading an article on the Top 10 New Years resolutions and saw that the most popular resolution was to 'get fit'. I have been really unfit and really fit and I know which one I prefer! The fittest I've ever been was when I commuted by bike to work every day. It was an easy 30 minute ride each way but consistency was the key and I saw results really quickly (very important for this Gen X'er). It does take a little bit of effort to start your bike commuting career so I've put together a little 'starter guide for bike commuting' to help you on your way.
First things first: If you don't already own one, get a bike! If you do own a bike make sure it's ride-ready. Your local bike shop will perform a routine bike service for you for a reasonable price. If you don't own a bike and you're not sure if you want to splash out and buy one, have a look on Trademe, eBay or check out your local community notice boards and local papers for second hand bikes for sale. You can often find bikes that are in pretty good condition - they just need a bit of TLC to get back out there. You'll also need a bike helmet, lock, front and back lights, hi-vis top/jacket, wet weather gear.
Make sure you know how to change a tube should you get a flat tyre. Tools you'll need to have with you every time you ride include: Bike pump, tyre levers, spare tube, puncture repair kit. Have a look at Youtube for videos on how to change a tyre. Some bike shops run courses on how to do simple bike maintenance so ask at your local. Bike shop people are really enthusiastic about all things bike so don't be shy!
Learning some basic bike mechanics can be a bit daunting, but I promise you once you learn to change a bike tyre your confidence will be skyhigh! Oh and don't fall into the 'Oh I'll know how to change a tyre when I need to' trap like I did. It ends in sitting on the side of the road for an hour waiting for a very expensive taxi ride. Lesson learned the hard way.
Plan your route: The route you ride may not be the same as the one you drive; you may have to take a bit of a longer route or you may, like I did, find some sneaky little short cuts (awesome!). I found these sneaky shortcuts after about a week of riding and seeing the same person overtake me, disappear, then re-appear a few hundred metres ahead. Have a look on Google Maps to plan your route, talk to your co-workers, friends, family or be bold and ask cyclists stopped at traffic lights.
Ride your route: Do this on a day you're not working so you can take your time and not stress about being late. Time yourself so you know how long roughly the ride will take you.
Get your gear organised: Pack all your gear the night before so you're not racing around getting organised in the morning. A little OCD tip - don't zip your bag up until you have everything you need in there. I started this little rule with myself after I forgot to pack my black stocking - very cold, white legs on show mid winter at work wasn't my best look!
Pannier bags (on the side of your bike). By far the easiest way to carry all your belongings. A back pack will do if you can't get hold of pannier bags however backpacks make you very sweaty very quickly.
Your clean work clothes, rolled neatly so they're not too creased and placed in a separate bag so they stay clean. I would pack my entire week's worth of work clothes in my bag on Sunday night, ready for Monday morning and hang them up at work so I didn't need to worry about packing work clothes every night. (I think I had a nightmare about arriving at work without my uniform and having to wear my sweaty cycling gear all day.
Towel and toiletries. Hopefully your work place has a shower. Ideally they'll also have lockers to store your toiletries so you don't have to carry those each day. I would keep my toiletries at work - it's amazing how quickly all that weight adds up when you're cycling with it and how much easier it is without it.
A drink bottle filled with lovely icy cold water. An absolute must if you want to arrive non-tomato face. I got into the routine of drinking at every traffic light stop. If I was unlucky I'd also have to wait a few minutes for a train to pass but it was a great chance to have a drink and get my breath back.
Fresh cycling clothes for the journey home and a bag for your sweaty cycling gear. If your ride is short you probably won't get too sweaty and won't need fresh clothes for the ride home. I would sometimes stop off at the supermarket (OK and the red wine shop too!) on my way home so I'd always want fresh clothes.
A keychain for your bike lock key. You'll be locking and unlocking your bike a lot so having it on a keychain makes it much easier to find.
Dry shampoo: Don't forget this one ladies! My hairdresser who was also a keen cyclist got me onto this and I owe her big time! She suggested wearing your hair off your neck when cycling (a low side pony or low side bun are best) to minimise sweaty hair. You'll still get a bit sweaty so spray the sweaty areas with dry shampoo and rub in. It takes away the sweat, adds volume and smells lovely too. I've worked my way through quite a few different brands of dry shampoo and have found you don't have to spend a lot for good results, supermarket brands are just as good as the more expensive ones.
Wet wipes/make up remover wipes. It may just be me but I always end up with bike grease everywhere. Make up remover wipes remove bike grease better than they do makeup. Very handy if you get a flat tyre and end up with greasy hands.
Leave enough time to allow for a flat tyre change. I rode to work every day for nine months and fortunately only had one flat tyre. The extra twenty minutes I allowed every morning in case of disaster was normally my coffee time, my little reward for being so awesome!
A little tip for arriving to work in style: Cruise to work at a leisurely pace then make up for it on the ride home. I would take my time in the morning to minimise tomato-face-ness but then put in a bit more effort on the way home.
Remember your road rules: You still have to stop at red lights, give way and indicate. Don't be that cyclist - you know the type I'm talking about!
Ride confidently yet cautiously: Ride in the correct lane position, use clear signals to other road users, and check that other road users understand your intentions. This two way communication system is key to your safety and confidence.
So, there you have it. Bike Commuting 101. Hopefully that has you inspired to maybe start riding to work. Even one day a week is brilliant. The physical and mental health benefits of commuter cycling are huge- it really is the easiest way to improve your cycling and overall fitness. Having 30 minutes of 'me' time before and after work apparently made me a much nice co-worker and wife. It was also really cool seeing the same commuters every morning and being part of a little 'commuter gang'.
A four day/three night fully supported and guided all inclusive small group cycle and walking tour around Queenstowns Lake Wakatipu, amidst Mt Aspiring and Fiordland National Parks. If you can ride a bike you can do this tour.


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Disappointment at Glen Etive hydro decision
Wednesday 20th March 2019, 4:11pm
Mountaineering Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to review a decision which will damage one of Scotland�s most iconic landscapes.
A special meeting of The Highland Council today approved three hydropower proposals which will impinge on wild land areas in Glen Etive, itself part of a National Scenic Area.
Stuart Younie, Chief Executive Officer of Mountaineering Scotland, said: �This is a disappointing decision by The Highland Council. It brings into question the purpose and value of allocating special designations which are intended to help protect our finest landscapes. We understand the arguments being made in support of the proposed developments but feel there was a wider point of principle at stake today. This was about the stewardship of a national asset and we hope this decision has not set a dangerous precedent which encourages more development applications in our wild land and national scenic areas. �
Mountaineering Scotland�s Access and Conservation Officer Davie Black said: �We are disappointed at this decision as there were serious issues raised about the impact of these developments on the landscape here, an area of great importance for outdoor recreation.
�What do we have to do to save our best landscapes from heavy engineering?
�We would call on the Scottish Government to review this decision and to look carefully at how we protect a place that is double locked by landscape protections, between being a Wild Land Area and a National Scenic Area. These are national assets, places of outstanding beauty. It should be in the national interest to look after these areas, and yet these heavy engineering projects are to be allowed to destroy the very qualities that make these steep slopes and deep glens so special.�
No less than seven applications had been submitted to build hydro schemes on both sides of Glen Etive � which is currently designated as a National Scenic Area and identified as having outstanding wild land qualities. Each of the schemes would involve new road construction, bridge-building, trench digging, cement-pouring and power cabling, for a relatively low power output.
Mountaineering Scotland agreed that four of the proposed hydropower schemes fitted in with the already developed forestry plantations, but objected to the three applications on the eastern side of the glen which would spread development up the slopes, damaging the wild qualities of the mountainsides.
Members of The Highland Council�s Planning Committee visited the glen for themselves before approving all seven applications at a meeting in February.
There was widespread outcry at the decision and independent Councillor Andrew Baxter gained sufficient support for a motion to call a special meeting of The Highland Council to review the decisions in respect of the three most contentious applications - Allt Ceitlein, Allt Mheuran and Allt Chaorainn.
The John Muir Trust has also expressed disappointment at the decision to approve the three schemes and warned that Scotland�s wild place are being diminished in pursuit of private profit.
The Trust objected to the three applications because of their potential impact on a popular and accessible scenic landscape within a wild land area.
John Low, John Muir Trust Policy Officer, said: �We first of all want to commend Councillor Andrew Baxter for ensuring that the full Highland Council had an opportunity to examine these applications. We note that around one third of councillors opposed the decision
�The John MuirTrust took a measured approach when objecting to the proposals as we are very concerned at the continued diminishing of Scotland�s wild places at the hands of developers whose sole objective is private profit.
�While we are disappointed at the blanket approval of all three schemes within the wild land area, we welcome the fact that the local community plans to monitor the developments to ensure they are properly restored after construction work.�
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IceRays Beat Wichita Falls in a Shootout
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Coming off of a sweep against New Mexico, the IceRays traveled to Wichita Falls to face off against the Warriors. This was the second series against Wichita Falls this season with the first being a split in early October.
In the first, the IceRays were able to get out to a hot start with newly acquired Dhillon Wilde scoring in his first game with the IceRays. The goal was the first debut goal for a player for Corpus Christi since Danny Nekhamiyev did the same on October 10th against Odessa.
Ten minutes after the Wilde goal, the IceRays struck again. This time, it was on the power play for Corpus Christi. The goal was scored by Braden Rourke, which was his fourth on the season. The 2-0 lead was the advantage taken into the locker room for the Rays.
Period number two, the score stayed the same for Corpus with a two remaining on that side of the scoreboard. Wichita Falls did break into the lead a little bit, though, with a goal in period number two. The lead was 2-1 into intermission number two.
In the third, a plethora of goals were scored starting with one for Wichita Falls to even it at 2-2. The IceRays struck back thirty seconds after with Jude Kurtas scoring to get the lead back for the IceRays.
Wichita Falls scored the next two goals to give themselves a 4-3 lead late in the second half of the third. That's when the IceRays went back on the man advantage. Stepan Kuznetsov was able to strike for the Rays, which gives him three goals in two games. The goal brought the game to a 4-4 tie.
The game remained tied through the remainder of regulation. Chances were had on both sides in the overtime period with both goaltenders holding strong advancing the game to a shootout.
In the shootout, Damon Beaver stopped all three attempts from Wichita Falls. At the other end, Jude Kurtas was able to sneak one past the netminder for the Warriors. The IceRays skated away with a 5-4 shootout win over Wichita Falls.
With both El Paso and Shreveport winning, the IceRays keep pace with the teams around them while becoming two points closer to a playoff spot.
The IceRays go for the sweep tomorrow night against the Warriors with puck drop scheduled for 7:05 pm again tomorrow night.
IceRays Acquire Emerson Miller
IceRays Beat Wichita Falls in Overtime to Complete Sweep


An Encyclopaedia of South African Theatre and Performance (ESAT) is an open access, internet based interactive resource for theatre and performance researchers interested in the evolution and history of theatre and performance in South Africa. Deriving from the University of Stellenbosch's Libopedia, it uses the Wiki format and programmes and and is published on the web with the assistance of the Drama Department (and its former Centre for Theatre and Performance Studies), the J.S. Gericke Library and the division for Information Technology at the University of Stellenbosch (For more information on the University of Stellenbosch, the Drama Department and the various divisions click on the following link: http://www.sun.ac.za/index.asp).
The aims of the ESAT encyclopaedia are to create a comprehensive database on the history and nature of South African drama, theatre and performance (including dance, oral performance and similar forms), and to make it available as a general reference work and resource for the use of researchers, students, artists, journalist and all other interested parties. This first version of the encyclopaedia was originally intended to be a published mini-encyclopaedia and reference work called A Companion to South African Theatre and Performance (COMSAT) and is derived from a database collated by Temple Hauptfleisch and the Centre for Theatre and Performance Studies (CENTAPS) at Stellenbosch (with the help of a large number of associates and assistants) over the course of twenty years (1990-2010) (For more on this see the sections below on Acknowledgements and Background , origins and history ).
The intention is also to invite the academic and artistic community to help in expanding and improving on this material in order to make which would make the results of academic and other research more readily accessible to the general reader and the theatre enthusiast. (For more on this see Updating and adding to ENSAT.) In this sense the basic aim is rather to condense and collate available information on all South African theatre and performance forms (as far as they have been documented) in one place and in a handy and accessible digital format, rather than to undertake any comprehensive new research. Happily a great deal of little known and/or forgotten information has in fact come to the fore during the course of this project, and can be made available, though that was not the fundamental aim of this first version of ENSAT.
To find out more about ESAT, click on any of the following links. To go directly to the database and access the material, go to The ESAT Entries below.
This is very much a work in progress and many articles/entries are incomplete or may contain errors. Also, there may be articles missing on issues, people and institutions you know about. Should you wish to comment, alter or add to the article or to the encyclopaedia, please go to Updating ESAT.
The entries for ESAT have been grouped in 7 categories, managed and edited by one of the research editors. To access database material on the relevant category, and choose the item by clicking on the link.
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I have a 1km x 1 km landscape object I'd like to instance in x and z to increase the illusion of scale.
Rectangular array seems the easiest option. Adding 3 instances in x and z and offsetting by 1 km works fine. However the y instance field refuses to accept 0 and resolutely stays at 1. With y offset at 0m it seems there is still an instance 'hiding', superimposed on the host object which reveals itself if the instances are rotated. How best to delete it?
Sorry if this seems blindingly simple or I've misunderstood something fundamental. I've rtfm but really can't seem to figure this out.
Y has to stay at 1 or you would have no instances.
The instance "hiding" under the host is normal, too. The proper method is to hide the host and only work with the instances.


The U.S. Mid-Century Strategy for Deep Decarbonization, released in November 2016, calls for the United States to reduce economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050. A significant portion of those reductions are to come from the forestry and agricultural sectors. Those reductions will be more difficult and more expensive to achieve if the current U.S. forest sink is not maintained and the greenhouse gas impacts of agriculture are not addressed. This working paper seeks to address those two tasks, first, by presenting a cost distribution of various climate-smart agricultural and forestry practices and an analysis of the geographic distribution of such activities in the United States, and second, by doing what the Mid-Century Strategy for Deep Decarbonizationdoes not: offering policy recommendations to achieve deep greenhouse gas reductions. To finance climate-smart practices on working lands, a national carbon bank is proposed. The bank would be designed to provide carbon price certainty to agricultural and forest landowners while assuring that climate-smart practices provide real greenhouse gas gains. Other recommendations include investing in technical assistance for farm, ranch, and forest producers; facilitating market-based approaches such as labeling products produced using climate-smart practices; encouraging such practices through federal crop insurance subsidies; encouraging forest restoration and conservation; and promoting broader use of solid wood products. It is the product of a Duke University Bass Connections Project.


THIS WEEK, Rays of Sunshine celebrated reaching a very special milestone, granting its 5,000th wish, for 14-year-old Sophie from Basildon, at a reception held at No.11 Downing Street. Sophie, who is currently living with Cystic Fibrosis, was the guest of honour at the event, completing her greatest wish to be a VIP for the day.
The evening was hosted by the Minister of State for Children and Families, Edward Timpson MP, and guests included Rays of Sunshine supporters JB Gill, of JLS, and his wife Chloe, Ladies of London stars, Caroline Stanbury, Juliet Angus, Sophie Stanbury and Dina Dahmash, as well as the charity's Patrons, supporters, medical referrers and wish families, who were all there to welcome Sophie on arrival and celebrate the milestone.
To ensure that the teen's day kicked off in true celebrity-style, Rays of Sunshine organised a host of exclusive experiences for her and her family in the run up to the evening's event. The trip began with a luxurious stay at The Berkeley Hotel in Kensington, before heading off for an exclusive Personal Shopping experience at Selfridges where with the help of a personal stylist she was treated to a whole new wardrobe before being treated to a blow dry and manicure in the brand new Daniel Galvin in the new Body Studio. The family then enjoyed a fashion themed afternoon tea back at the hotel, before being whisked off in a limo to Downing Street. Sophie's day was a complete surprise to her with each treat being revealed as the day unfolded.
Rays of Sunshine was set up in 2003 with the aim of ensuring that every seriously ill children across the UK got to put their illness on hold and enjoy a moment of escape, even if just for one day. Wishes can be as unique as the children themselves and whether a child wants to be a princess or a fireman for the day, go to Disney World in Florida, visit Santa in Lapland, own an iPad, meet a favourite celebrity or a 'real life' mermaid, Rays of Sunshine works hard to make that wish come true.


B. Cats and dogs are playing in the rain.
Everyone in the town knows that Mr. Sheth has a heart of gold.
A. Mr. Sheth is a selfish person.
B. Mr. Sheth has lots of gold.
C. Mr. Sheth is a very kind and honest person.
D. Mr. Sheth has a heart problem.
After completing his 3-year jail sentence, he is as straight as an arrow.
A. To straighten an arrow. B. To stay out of trouble.
C. To stay in trouble. D. To become an arrow.
John got a new job that is very well paying. He is making money hand over fist.
A. Making a lot of money fast.
B. Making a little bit of money.
C. Making a hand of paper money.
D. Make money on a bad job.
When his whole argument was proven completely wrong, he was eating a humble pie.
A. To be proven wrong.
C. To prove someone wrong.
D. To eat a pie after an argument.


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What Kirby Smart said after Georgia's win over Appalachian State
Georgia coach Kirby Smart had a lot to say after Saturday's win over Appalachian State.
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart saw his Bulldogs smother Appalachian State on Saturday night in a 31-10 victory and spoke about the win after the game.
The opening week victory in Smart's second season began with a scare, as quarterback Jacob Eason suffered a knee injury in the first quarter after he was pushed out of bounds on a play that led to a penalty. Jake Fromm played until the game was settled and guided the Georgia offense with help from Nick Chubb and Sony Michel. Chubb ran 15 times for 96 yards and two scores, while Michel added 87 yards on 16 rushes and one touchdown
Georgia led 21-0 at the half. Fromm completed 8 of his first 11 attempts for 109 yards and a TD in leading Georgia to three straight first-half touchdown drives.
The Bulldogs visit Notre Dame next Saturday night, marking their first game against the Fighting Irish since the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1, 1981.
Among Smart's post-game remarks:
On the lopsided win: "That was a long time coming for our kids. They've worked really hard. We have a lot of respect for Appalachian State. Our team played really hard in the second half. Our kids were persistent. We talked about chopping wood and keeping it going."
On Fromm replacing Eason: "We didn't have to make a lot of adjusting. Jacob and Jake have similar qualities. Jake's a good player and we're excited about what he can do. Jake managed the game well. We'll keep working to get him better."
On Eason's return: "We're not sure how long Jacob is going to be out. We don't know the extent or how long. We should know more (Sunday)."
On the defense: "Coach (Mel) Tucker did a tremendous job and the kids played hard for him. He's so passionate. We just kept executing."
On special teams: "The punting flipped the field. Cameron (Nizialek) did a great job. The coverage did a great job. Rodrigo (Blankenship) kicked it in the end zone and was a weapon."
On Notre Dame preparation: "We've got a huge game next week. That's a great opponent on both sides of the ball and in the kicking game. … We'll make it simple for the players. We'll go out and get ready to go play. Notre Dame is a good football team, a great program. We're excited for the opportunity. We'll get prepared because it will be a physical, tough game."
On the young players: "We're still not where we need to be. We don't have enough depth at some positions. When players get an opportunity to play, what are they going to do? We need more people playing winning football when we put them in the game."
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Granted it's only the 2nd week of 2013, but I did get two cards made for my two cards a week campaign. And after reading Carol's recent card post over at The Answer is Chocolate, I've decided that I need to use up my existing stock of supplies. No running out to Joann's for new inspiration.
I used the CAS(E) this Sketch for inspiration.
I thought it's simplicity was the real challenge.
Two cards and homemade jam all in one week. Yeah!
Oh Linda, I came over just because I saw your cards in my reader. and imagine my surprise to see my name mentioned. You are so sweet. And your cards are fabulous!
Love these both! And a great resolution to use up supplies on hand. I have SO MANY scraps of white - to big to throw out but too small for a card front. I should challenge myself to use them up! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CAS(E) This Sketch this week, Linda!
I like them both but especially the second one.
Brilliant take on the sketch! Thanks so much for playing with CAS(E) this Sketch!
yea is right! I always love your cards!!! keep on the campaign..your cards make others happy!
Love the simplicity of these cards and the use of craft cardstock & twine.
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Llewellyn: I'll just carry on being a pro
WALES' most-capped player Gareth Llewellyn last night spoke at length for the first time about being packed off to semi-pro rugby.
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Eleven days ago, Llewellyn equalled Neil Jenkins' record as he won his 87th cap in Wales' Six Nations victory over Italy in front of a 70,000 crowd at the Millennium Stadium.
Now, he finds himself down among the ranks of Swansea's Premiership team, who are used to playing in front of crowds of around 1,000.
For the past two months, the 35-year-old lock has been training and playing alongside household names like Colin Charvis, Shane Williams and Gareth Thomas.
Now he finds himself training with a collection of youngsters, most of whom are unknown outside St Helen's.
It's the latest twist in Llewellyn's fall from grace with the Ospreys, who put him on the transfer list two months ago.
He still remained very much part of Steve Hansen's plans for the Six Nations and started the two matches Wales won in the championship, against Scotland and Italy.
But the Ospreys evidently still see no role for him at regional level. Instead, they have told him he is required to train with the Swansea squad on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Some people might throw their toys out of the pram at such an ignominious situation.
But, whatever he might be feeling inside, on the outside Llewellyn continues to display the professionalism that has helped him to sustain his Test career.
"I had an idea that something along these lines was going to happen," he said.
"I have been asked to train with Swansea and that is what I will do.
"I have to do it to fulfil my contract. It's part of life and part of being a professional.
"It's just something that I've got to get on with.
"I am a professional rugby player and I will give my all for whichever side I am involved with.
"It's a case of talking to Tony Clement and Keith Colclough (Swansea coaches) and seeing which is the best way forward.
"Wherever I am, I will always try and help the team and just do the best I can.
"It is not for me to say I should be playing for the Ospreys. That is up to them."
Asked whether he saw his treatment as a slight, the former Wales skipper remained diplomatic, saying, "I really don't want to comment on that."
Llewellyn won't be playing for Swansea at Cross Keys on Saturday as he has a shoulder injury which has required a cortisone injection.
"I carried the injury right through the championship and I need to get it scanned," he said.
"So I'm not available to play at the moment."
However, Llewellyn has lost none of his hunger for the game and he hopes to go on Wales' summer tour of Argentina and South Africa.
In the build up to the Italy game, he said he would be considering his international future after the Six Nations.
Well, he's considered it and he wants more.
"I definitely want to go on the tour," he said.
"I don't know when it will dawn on me that I will have to give up.
"Inevitably the time is going to come at some stage.
"But it won't be through a lack of desire. I'll never not want to play.
"If the decision is made for me, then fine.
"But, as long as I'm wanted, I will carry on.
"I went on the 1999 tour to Argentina and it's quite an intimidating place to go and play."
Llewellyn hasn't yet had a chance to sit down with new Wales coach Mike Ruddock to discuss his future.
"Mike has been very busy juggling two balls, as it were," he said.
"The Dragons are still in contention for the Celtic League and they've got a very important run-in.
"But I do hope to meet him at some stage. I've got a lot of respect for Mike as a coach."
Llewellyn's desire to prolong his international career is also a reflection of how much he has relished being part of the Wales set-up under Steve Hansen.
"The boys thoroughly enjoy each other's company and are
all pretty close," he said.
"That just comes from spending so much time together. It's very much like a club.
"I really enjoyed the time I spent with the squad and I believed in what we were trying to do as a team."
As for the emotional Italian game, Llewellyn said, "There was lots of stuff going on about the record caps and record tries and Steve Hansen leaving.
"You just tried to treat it like another game, but, saying that, the boys were pretty determined just to go out and put on a show.
"We had a bit of celebration afterwards and let our hair down a bit, which we hadn't been able to do for a while."
Llewellyn is contracted to the Ospreys for another season and says he is yet to receive any offers from elsewhere.
So his future remains unclear, as his long career takes perhaps its most bizarre turn.
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I'm not quite ready for winter flavors to be over and the warm, cozy flavors are what I love the most. Wanting to find a new scone recipe to try, King Arthur Flour never fails to inspire. I adapted this recipe for what I had and for my desire NOT to have to go to the grocery. I used sour cream (light) in place of the applesauce and I cut back on the topping. For the original recipe go here.
My Johnson Brothers Friendly Village is perfect for tea and scones. How about some Bigelow Eggnogg'n tea?
My dear hubby recently had surgery after fracturing his right humerus. How did this happen you may wonder? He was putting together a basketball goal for one of our grandsons, we heard a snap and he fell to the ground in pain. After being on chemo for over 25 straight months and also being on prednisone, off and on the past years, his bones have weakened, and caused the bone to fracture as he was tightening the pole.
What is his favorite food in the whole world??!! Pizza, he would tell you! I have been making pizza since we've been married. I have tried so many dough recipes, and I have never met a dough I didn't like!! However, the one I have been using consistently is this pizza crust from King Arthur Flour. Making pizza is good for all the senses. This pizza sure put a smile on my hubby's face!!
Sprinkle parchment paper with cornmeal.
After dough rises, place on parchment.
Cover with a bowl and let rise again for 15 minutes.
and let the dough rise according to directions.
use a non-rimmed baking sheet as a pizza peel.
Slide the pizza onto a baking stone that has been pre-heating in a 450 degree oven. A hot pizza stone makes for a crisp crust on the outside and tender on the inside. We love to sprinkle the pizza with Parmesan cheese and dried oregano when it comes out of the oven.
Make someone happy by making some homemade pizza!
Here's one of the cherubs with a makeover, in the box that my sweet hubby made from old barn wood.
When I visited Ross, several weeks after Christmas, these cherubs were on clearance. Here they are before their makeover. The shiny, silver finish just wasn't quite what I wanted. However, I thought, why not paint them?
Here they are after a spray paint of flat white. I didn't want to buy anything for this project, but used what I had. I put the little darlings in a box to cut down on spray residue and sprayed outside.
After the white dried, I used a small sponge brush and some leftover latex paint, in a dark sage color, and just dabbed it on in spots and wiped with a paper towel to blend.
For the final touch, I used some Rub 'n Buff in Spanish copper, because that's what I had. I used this sparingly and just rubbed it on here and there.
I kind of like the way they turned out.
I love scones and wanted to make a chocolate cherry version. I found this recipe at Epicurious and here's my adapted version. Maybe you'd like to make some for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day?
My sweet Mom made me this angel necklace!
What tea should I choose??
Floating heart candles are fun!
Can you guess what my fabric is from??
It's a nightgown from Target!!
Yes, I even wear and dream about tea and food!!
I recently made this delicious salad for a family dinner and it was a BIG HIT. Anything with a recipe containing avocados always catches my eye!! The recipe came, via email, from the California Avocado Commission and they gave credit to the original source as The Cafe' Sucre' Farine. I contacted Chris and asked if she minded if I shared this wonderful recipe, and she was gracious to let me post it. I will definitely be making this fabulous salad again. In fact, we did have it and added some leftover steak to it and made it a meal. If you would like to WOW your guests, I suggest you make this recipe!
3/4 cup candied spiced almonds (see the recipe here) or you could use the candied almonds from Accents. I made Chris's recipe and the candied spiced almonds are WONDERFUL!
For the salad, place greens and cilantro leaves in a large bowl. Add avocado and dried cranberries and about 1/4 cup of the dressing and toss gently. Scatter candied almonds over salad and sprinkle lightly with sea salt and pepper. Extra dressing can be passed around, if needed.
For my kitchen Valentine table, I made this topper which has vintage Valentine's printed on the fabric.
Here's a close-up of one of the designs. Isn't this sweet?
The heart bowls were purchased at JoAnn's last year. Red flatware is from Homegoods. I used my English Countryside plates.
I used my hurricane from Target that is filled with conversation hearts and topped with a heart-shaped candle.
I had been wanting to make a sausage soup ever since our waiter at the Tupelo Honey Cafe' mentioned that it was one of his favorites. I checked some online and finally put one together with things that we like. It turned out to be a fairly quick, yet very flavorful soup. It's a new favorite and perfect for a wintry meal!!
Cook onion and carrots in hot oil for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the sausage and garlic and breaking up the sausage, cook until it is no longer pink. Add the crushed red pepper, basil, oregano, diced tomatoes, beans and broth. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Uncover, add the spinach and cook for an additional minute.
NOTE: Tiny, cooked pasta would be wonderful in this, too! Just make sure that you cook the pasta separately from the soup in order that it doesn't get soggy.


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With its 1000 W motor, its 3 L total-capacity main bowl and its 2 L total-capacity blender jug, Double Force is able to process all kinds of ingredients, from the smallest to the largest.


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Hooray for me! I finally had time to update the Reading List. Please check it out this month, as I have listed a new favorite by an author who will do great things (even if I have to make her a bestseller all by myself). Fans of the Ya-Ya's or the Sweet Potato Queens will LOVE this! You go, Laurie Notaro!
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Thank you to everyone for making sure we had fabuolous birthdays yet again. An especially big thanks to my wonderful husband. I love you with all my heart, and you constantly amaze me. Tonight, we're heading to Lone Star Park to celebrate with each other. Hooray! Send lucky thoughts our way…maybe we'll win big on that $2.00 bet.
I know I always say that I don't have any news, but this week is an exception. I got my hair cut. Wow! That's thrilling! Seriously, between storms and work and shopping for some new clothes, that's truly the most exciting thing going. I'm so glad to have Kevin back from LA. He had a wonderful time. Brian, be sure to ask him about West Hollywood. Now THERE'S a great story! We are heading to San Antonio next week for a little R&R. At least, I get the R&R; Kevin gets to work. Happy Birthday to us!
Well my,my,my. It sure has been a busy month! What with carpooling with Kevin (I'm glad THAT'S over!), and a killer couple of weeks at work, I'm exhausted! At least everything at home is running smoothly. Kev and I had a wonderful (if postponed) anniversary. He sent me roses at work (nice brownie points), and then he took me to dinner once he was back in town. Other than that, we've had a non-eventful month! Buffett was awesome, we've had some bad storms, but all that is typical for this time of year. Love to all!


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Sacrilege fated him to eternal damnation – that is – until the destiny of humanity is on the line.
Book Launch Coming Soon
Things are starting to get back to normal for Teresa McMillan – or so she thinks.
Once again she is plagued by terrifying nightmares but this time these dreams aren't about a mysterious creature. Instead, they are about a terrifying incident that happened between her and her husband. Now, he's awaiting trial.
As she awaits her husband's trial date, the mystery man from her past reappears in the most unlikely way imaginable. Now, Teresa is forced to deal with the possibility that this man holds the key to all that is currently unfolding in her life.
Take a seat and prepare to be swept off your feet again by the alluring yet elusive stranger who makes another cameo appearance in Teresa's life.
Fiction / Gothic
Fiction / Occult & Supernatural
Fiction / Romance / Fantasy
Fiction / Romance / Paranormal / Shifters
Fiction / Romance / Time Travel
Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact
Fiction / Science Fiction / Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic
After the book release you will be able to purchase The Vital Sacrifice II from Amazon in Paperback, Kindle, and from Google Books.
*Paperback copies of books will also be available in the following metro Atlanta bookstores: Nubian Bookstore and Medu Bookstore.
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Gabriel Larken
Gabriel Larken (Taurus) is the child of Teresa and Matthew. The child is very gifted beyond his years and his advanced skills as a child are remarkable to Teresa but disturbing to Matthew. This prodigy becomes the center of controversy in Part II.
Viktor Brezhnev
Viktor Brezhnev (Aries) is a Russian former merchant turned business tycoon. His family owned the weaponry business in Russia and once he became a member of the Order, he continued to dabble in this business making a fortune selling handguns, rifles, knives and other deadly weaponry to military leaders and mafia bosses worldwide. He was once a low-ranking member of the Order but that all changes in The Vital Sacrifice Part II.
Mingzhu Liu
Mingzhu Liu (Sagittarius) - is the new love interest of Chi Khan. Mingzhu is an actress in China. As a youth, she was forced into a Geisha lifestyle but she eventually married a rich man whom she used to help her escape the Geisha life and build her career in acting. Once she was able to make her own money, she divorced him. Now she is in love with the handsome Chi Khan but can never understand why he doesn't love her back nor does she understand why he never seems to age.
Rodney Dumas
Rodney Dumas (Zodiac - Gemini) is a powerful entertainment attorney who is usually called to the rescue to defend many top notch celebrities. He and his ex-wife were considered the dynamic duo of the legal world but their divorce undermined his ego-centric outlook on life. Despite this loss, he is still touting himself as an African-American attorney that "just can't lose" when it comes to beating cases.
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Highlighted are Longman & Eagle, newcomer Telegraph, perennial favorite Lula Café and, a little bit down the avenue, The Whistler.
The nation is taking notice.
The final test of Random.org is complete, and Carter walks away with the seventh and last gift of this giveaway (see Good things come in threes for the variety of gifts randomly available).
That final gift is the last of three t-shirts from El Cid.
Thank you Carter for (regularly) joining in the conversation. Thank you El Cid for donating the t-shirts. Looking forward to margaritas on the patio.
Colin is the recipient of yet another gift from a neighborhood business (see Good things come in threes for one more chance).
Today's gift is a trio of $3 whiskey tokens from Longman & Eagle for self-indulgence or sharing with friends.
Thanks again Colin for joining in the conversation. Thank you Longman & Eagle for donating the whiskey tokens normally reserved for guests at the inn. I love the concept of your tavern and inn. It couldn't have worked so well in any other place absent a Longman and an eagle.


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Archangel Arrives on the iOS and Android January 9th
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The fantasy-themed action title "Archangel" is set to be released on January 9th for the iOS and Android systems.
Unity Games, the publishers behind this immersive 3D Fantasy game states that this installation is "the first of a number of 'core' releases from our new publishing division, Unity Games." Unity Games has also published other titles that have become quite popular, such as Rube Works.
The game boasts beautiful graphics that are on-par with console titles. In the game, your goal as the Archangel is to defeat the forces of evil with your powerful spells and righteous determination. Through the usage of a gesture-based control system, the game creates a very smooth combat system, one where you draw symbols on your screen to smite your enemies with your heavenly wrath. There are plenty of gestures that you can use to utilize your spell abilities.
The game will be available on the iTunes App Store and on Google Play by January 9th. Make sure you check this game out when it comes out.
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Blue Toad Murder Files – Episode 3: The Mystery of the Concealing Flame
written by Staff Writer 6 March, 2010
Blue Toad Muder Files, as some of you will already be aware, is an episodic murder mystery game with a narriative that continues from one episode to another. Think of a series of the T.V. show Dexter, or perhaps Burn notice, where each episode has it's own action packed story line that at some point will advance the overall narriative of the series. It's a tried and tested formula that works very well in the entertainment industry, and one that fits in very nicely with the the Blue Toad series of games.
Since each episode relies on you having the original episode installed before you can play, don't expect any advancement in graphics throughout the series. This isn't a bad thing however. The style of each location and character is wonderfully thought out and brought to life in a comical, clichéd, and highly entertaining fashion. Framerate is never an issue, and the brightly coloured town of Little Riddle gives a warm and pleasant feeling to the game, much like when you visted that model village or railway as a child.
The control system is incredibly simple. With most functions being performed by one or two buttons. For example, to complete a puzzle you simply move the cursor over the correct puzzle point on the screen, press X to select and then ∆ to submit your answer. That's pretty much about all there is to know. Navigation around the town is done by pressing left or right on the D-Pad or left Analogue Stick and selecting which of the, admittedly few, locations you wish to visit and investigate.
The storyline is simple enough – Find out who did the crime. That's basically it. Twists and turns are few and far between, but that's not necessarily a bad thing as it allows you to concentrate on completing the puzzles in order to advance to the next part of the mystery, and believe me, you will need your thinking caps on for some of the puzzles. One or two are very simple indeed, however some will have you stumped for a few minutes, and if your like me, bringing up Google to solve the puzzle……. Oh c'mon we all do it at some point.
The script and general feel of the game makes me think that it's intended for those aged 16+. Not because of any 'adult' content (of which there is none, so the little ones are safe), but simply because the vocabulary and gramatical prowess of the characters is far above and beyond that of your typical 12 year old. Also only those with years of comedy watching experience will truly appreciate the effort gone into the writing. Keep an eye out for the Basil Fawlty like hotel manager, a great tribute.
The only downside is that the game is VERY linear. There are no real opportunites to travel around the town in a 'free roaming' style environment. To be fair though, I didn't really expect it from a 600Mb game.
All in all Blue Toad Murder Files: The Mystery of the Concealing Flame, is a great way to spend one or two hours on a saturday afternoon. Oh, and did I mention you can have up to four players, each person attempting to solve the mystery in a party style game similar to Cluedo? Might be just the thing to entertain your gaming guests one evening. Just don't have too much to drink before you play, I assure you the puzzles will make you wish your were sober.
Gamer Score – 7.8/10 – Worth the time and effort to play, but definately not for the hardcore gamer, think more family entertainment.
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