![]() ![]() The network was mainly available via DirecTV via a purchased channel slot, along with the paid programming channels of various cable providers. On December 1, 2015, Rocks TV was rebranded as Gemporia US. The channel was launched on July 12, 2012, as Rocks TV, and operated from the United Kingdom from Gemporia's studios in Redditch, sharing Gems TV personnel. Gemporia US (formerly known as Rocks TV) is a former American reverse auction jewellery shopping channel which formerly was carried on American cable and satellite providers. To reduce costs the parent company later reduced its own manufacturing and bought in jewellery from other suppliers. ![]() The channel's original purpose was to sell affordable gemstone jewellery manufactured by its production facilities in Chanthaburi, Thailand. The original founders left the company and in 2008 it was floated on the Singapore Stock Exchange and become a corporate company Gems TV Holdings Limited. The channel was an independent company until the merger of Eagle Road Studios and Thaigem, which formed 'Gems TV UK Limited'. The reverse auction format for the channel was based around Eagle Road Studios now defunct sister channel, 'Snatch It!'. The channel replaced Factory Outlet on Sky channel 663. The panel awarded Charlie the payout for sexual harassment.Gems TV first launched at 4pm on 8 October 2004, after the channel was formed by the five founders of Eagle Road Studios and Thaigem. Gems TV, which broadcasts on Sky, was also cleared of deliberate victimisation. She also agreed the presenter, from Bath, Somerset, had been abused in her earpiece.īut the firm was cleared of unfair dismissal as it had acted “within the range of reasonable responses” by sacking her for misconduct. Gems TV’s lawyers denied the abuse allegations and said she was only employed as a freelance.īut Charlie insisted she was an employee for two years and had been sent to India by the firm to handle gems as part of her training.Īfter a two-day hearing Miss Dean said the tribunal agreed she had been an employee and that she had been sexually harassed. In it, Charlie was seen laughing nervously as she handled the jewellery, only to then become angry and flick her middle finger. Tribunal judge Victoria Dean was shown a 10-minute extract of the programme dealing with antique copper and bronze items. This was taken to a different level and I did my best to carry on despite what was going on.”Ĭharlie, who now works on Channel 5’s Live With Gabby, was sacked by TV firm Genuine Gemstone Company of Redditch, Worcs, for bringing the firm into disrepute.Ĭharlie told the Birmingham tribunal she had not realised her finger gesture had been seen by viewers, who were unaware of the abuse that she was hearing. I’ve never been insulted by such crude language. ![]() “There’s always the odd distraction joke among the camera crews but it’s usually innocent and friendly. The ex-children’s TV presenter, who worked at CBBC and GMTV, told a tribunal: “I was shocked and extremely offended to be called a f***ing big whore and a bitch. She was axed after a viewer complained her daughter aged 12 had seen the rude gesture.īut Charlie claimed her dismissal was unfair and also that she was victimised and sexually harassed. A TV shopping channel host sacked for giving the finger on air to studio staff who called her a “big whore” through an earpiece has won £3,250.Ĭharlie Vernon, 28, was presenting the show Jewellery Maker on Gems TV when she reacted to remarks allegedly made by colleagues. ![]()
0 Comments
![]() ![]() Now I’m not saying there’s anything wrong with that kind of limited character development so long as the film is aware of that and pushes the action. ![]() Really? Did they shoot the same script he read? Djimon Hounsou’s character for instance can probably be boiled down to three words cold-blooded badass. According to director Paul McGuigan on IMDB’s trivia page, part of the appeal of making “Push” was that “ though it was an action movie, the characters were very developed, much more so than in most such genre films.” It’s just they’re not really massive parts. ![]() Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, the unbelievable Djimon Hounsou the play their parts very well. Throughout all of this I wouldn’t place the fault in the cast. The frustrating element is what I’ve already highlighted. Forgettable fluff could be another form of description you could use. In fact you could even get away with calling it entertaining. ![]() Set the whole thing in Hong Kong and shoot on location so it looks amazing: nice touch.īut the screenplay, the characters: oh dear. Legions of different types of powers including Japanese guys who explode fish by screaming: cool idea. Psychic breed of heroes versus an evil corporation: cool idea. Oh you had so many good ideas, just couldn’t quite pull it off. The “X-Men” films had already been out, “Heroes” and “Fringe” were doing well on the little screen. ‘El que hace trofeos de los hombres’ means ‘the demon who makes trophies of man.Where’s the chicky-chicky who gets us all killed? We found them sometimes without their skin…and sometimes much, much worse. ‘El diablo cazador de hombres.’ Only in the hottest years this happens. The old women in the village crossed themselves and whispered crazy things, strange things. The team has captured a guerilla named Anna (Elpidia Carillo), who tells them, “When I was little we found a man. This stuff will make you a goddamned sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me.” Got that?”īlain has a disgusting habit of chewing tobacco, and no one wants to join him: “Bunch of slack-jawed faggots around here. I don’t care who you are back in the world, you give away our position one more time, I’ll bleed ya, real quiet. Mac (Bill Duke) is not pleased that a CIA guy named Dillon (Carl Weathers) has come along on the mission: “You’re ghostin’ us, motherfucker. His response: “I ain’t got time to bleed.” (I believe he wrote a book with that title.)ĭutch (Arnie) nails a bad guy to a wall with an enormous knife and tells him, “Stick around.”īilly (Sonny Landham), a Native American and an expert tracker, senses that they are being hunted: “There’s something out there waiting for us, and it ain’t no man. One of the team members tells Blain (Ventura) that he’s bleeding. As this predator stalks Arnie’s elite rescue team through a Central American jungle, the memorable lines just keep on coming. It didn’t hurt that its cast included Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jesse Ventura, two future governors, and one of the most iconic “villains” in the genre, a trophy hunter from another world that can render itself invisible with a cloaking device. The sci-fi/horror film, Predator (1987), made a ton of money, got great reviews, and spawned a franchise that continues right up until today, with one or two more sequels apparently in the works. ![]() ![]() Please Note: Slight deviations in colors is allowed due to different display device. Please feel free to contact us if there any problems or needs. PandaHall Open Eyepins Headpins for Jewelry Necklace MakingEye pin is great for making small connector or make your own beaded chain.īead Container: 19x13x3.6cm, 1pc.Warm Tips: We are committed to providing our customers 100% satisfaction with the products and shopping experience. Please feel free to contact us if there any problems or needs. Shop head and eye pins, essentials for making your own jewelry. Each eye pin measures about 1.9cm by 0.6mm and were made in the. This is a pack of 50 silver plated eye pins. ![]() Fawn Creek Township, KS Nightlife Bars Sports Bars. /rebates/2fbrowse2farts-crafts-sewing2feye-pins-head-pins2f1334134453316050460534458948&. Value clasps and findings > Head and eye pins. A pin each is the fixed handle and sliding screw itself in which hacksaw blade is fitted. Quantity: about 120pcs each color, 480pcs each size, 2880pcs totallyīead Container: 19x13x3.6cm, 1pc.Warm Tips: We are committed to providing our customers 100% satisfaction with the products and shopping experience. Driving (5 mi.) Biking (2 mi.) Walking (1 mi.) Within 4 blocks. Head Pins 1 3/4x24 gauge Sterling Silver, made to the high-quality standards, 1-3/4 inch Eye 925 Silver 2. Great for DIY your special unique jewelry, excellent size for suspending small items from delicate necklaces, bracelets, anklets.Size: about 18mm, 20mm, 22mm, 24mm, 26mm, 28mm long, 0.7mm thick, hole: 2mmĬolor: Silver, golden, gunmetal, red copper There is a loop at one end, its eye can be used to link it to other components of the jewelry, you can use a cord to link it with other accessories. Simply slide beads onto eyepin and string the beads together. ![]() ![]() PandaHall Open Eyepins Headpins for Jewelry Necklace MakingEye pin is great for making small connector or make your own beaded chain. ![]() ![]() We use advanced cameras and the best drone technology available to capture high definition images. We have been providing high-quality drone photography services to businesses in Punta Gorda for a long time. It can also help construction companies with marketing. Drone aerial photography can help project managers inspect the hard-to-reach areas of a job site. Get in touch with us to know more about our drone services.Īerial Photography Services Punta Gorda, FLĭrones give you a bird’s eye view of a property or construction site. We provide aerial photography and aerial videography using the latest drone technology. They have been in this field for a long time. We have a team of skilled and experienced drone operators and photographers. We offer our services for inspections and many other purposes. Our services include orthomosaic drone services Punta Gorda, drone mapping Punta Gorda, drone vertical inspection Punta Gorda, drone construction site updates Punta Gorda, thermal drone service Punta Gorda, drone community mapping Punta Gorda, etc. ![]() ![]() We are one of the leading providers of drone photography Punta Gorda and drone videography Punta Gorda. Looking to get a bird’s eye view of your job site? Need to show the progress of your construction project to your clients? Then look no further than Eagle Eyes UAS. Professional Drone Services Punta Gorda, FL ![]() ![]() ![]() Visit and watch videos that highlight the app's functionality and quality. These boosts add muscle insertion and origin points, skeletal bone parts and surfaces and 100s of animations detailing movements for each articulation. ![]() In-app purchases allow additional muscle and skeletal content to be downloaded and accessed from within the app. IMedical Apps: “The 3D anatomy engine and impressive graphics bring a new clarity to anatomy education with impressive accuracy.”Ĭompatible with iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4S and newer, iPod Touch 5th Gen. Read all the reviews of previous versions: Our visionary app has enhanced the lives of reviewers, both professionally and academically. Easy to use: Responsive and intuitive user interface, all systems and menus are easily accessed from the main screen and our model responds quickly to your touch. Essential Anatomy’s proprietary engine was developed and optimized to showcase our new generation anatomical models for a completely immersive user experience. Stunning Graphics: No competitor comes close. In many cases, our app is now mandatory with text books optional. Accurate Content: Essential Anatomy is used by anatomy professors in thousands of classrooms worldwide, including Stanford University, and has become the standard in third-level education. We will continue to forge new paths for others to follow. Quality and Vision: 3D4Medical has led the way in introducing innovative products of exceptional quality. Number 1 Top Grossing Medical App in 118 countries worldwide. 3D4Medical highlighted at the 2015 Apple Keynote. Essential Anatomy is an app every doctor, physiotherapist, OT, nurse and medical student should own." TUAW: "Make no mistake about it: Essential Anatomy by 3D4Medical is the future of touch-based anatomy learning. It is, by far, the worlds most used medical study and reference app.ĭownload our FREE "Essential Skeleton" app in the free section to experience our groundbreaking 3D technology. There's not a university or hospital around that does not use Essential Anatomy/Skeleton, resulting in 1.1 million user engagements every month. It is not intended that the reader should know every thing contained in this book.Essential Anatomy 5 is the most successful anatomy app of all time and has more content and features than any other anatomy app-bar none! With over 8,200 structures, our highly accurate, immersive and visually stunning app is the gold standard in medical reference applications. No apology need be made for trying to present the basic facts of anatomy to anyone interested in the human body and to members of any profession which will have to cope with the physical and mental problems of children, men and women in health and in sickness. It was no historical accident that Vesalius, the anatomist, preceded Harvey, the physiologist. There is no doubt, however that a knowledge of the structures of the body, for that is what anatomy is, whether it is what can be seen with the naked eye or with different kinds of microscope, is an essential preliminary and corollary to the understanding of the functions of the body. For many years anatomy has had to struggle with these disadvantages and at times one has had the impression that there is almost a conspiracy on the part of everyone to suggest that anatomy is unnecessary. A subject which is dead and ancient fre quently has little appeal especially if it appears to involve learning a large amount of factual information. In addition it is generally known that Vesalius published a book in 1543 in which much of the human body was described in detail and more or less accurately. Anatomy to most people is a subject which suggests the cutting up of dead bodies (the word literally means cutting up). ![]() ![]() ![]() He only said he was doing it for me, that it was for the best, my best. I couldn’t believe my day could ever become so dark. I couldn’t believe this was my perfect father. Something, perhaps, must have happened to his hormones. There was nothing I didn’t think, there was no thought I didn’t wish to explain his decision by. He couldn’t explain why we could no longer have what we had. I don’t think I could have shared my father with any one. I would, perhaps, have liked to know her, but somehow I thank God she wasn’t with us. Ever since, I had been my father’s heartbeat. There was no one else either, I knew that much. I was his sole religion, he worshiped me. No, His reason wasn’t religious, not at all, my father wasn’t that sentimental. Our love transcended that of a father and his daughter. It was beautiful we were one, my father and I. I knew it wasn’t about right or wrong, there is no love that can be wrong, especially the kind we had. There must have been a reason, but I didn’t care for whatever it was. He couldn’t even look me in the eye when he said it. How could he end something so wonderful, something so perfect? He said he still loved me, but I didn’t believe him, I couldn’t believe that. I begged him not to kill his beloved and only child. ![]() I told him of our joys, our laughs and how love couldn’t be any better. I tried to make him see reason, to convince him that we were to be forever. Thanks to my father.īut this was no punishment. I was a very well behaved child I had all the proper manners for a proper lady. When he was pleased with me, he really would take his time and give me much pleasure that I never knew was possible. He would simply refuse to touch me for days on end. My father had never hit me or scolded me his punishments were usually more severe and silent. This was not like before when he would refuse to touch me because I misbehaved. It was the same look he had when he shot Dragon our Alsatian. I knew my father I knew the look on his face. I had hoped he didn’t mean it, that this was just another punishment, but the way he said it convinced me it was final. It was usually the best birthday present he gives me, a passionate night of love making right out of a romance novel. I thought my birthday would have ended sensually, like all the others. I had taken the week off from school just to be with the only man in my life, the best man I ever knew, or so I thought. It felt like a full stop at the end of an epitaph. He said it wasn’t right, what we do, and that we must stop. Everything was perfect.Īnd then, on my twentieth birthday, the unthinkable happened. I doubt if any other child had so much love. I was twelve that first time, and a happy child, happier than any other child I knew. We began to do it more often, and each time I enjoyed it more. I went to him the third time it happened, it was raining and the thunders scared me. He told me it was our secret, our special thing, and no one should know about it. ![]() ![]() ![]() Although it was thought to be an acronym for Prisoner Of Mother England, etymologists now believe this to be false. Meaning: a derogatory word for a British personĪ Pom, often a Whinging Pom (sometimes also Pommy or Pome), is a British person. Australians like to consider themselves fairly happy-go-lucky people, though, so complaints are typically flung at the following group below. You can whinge about anything, really - the weather or your boss are always good targets. ![]() The rejected party from above may end up in a corner nursing an alcoholic beverage and “having a whinge” (or a sook). If two people pash - that’s Aussie for kissing passionately - then the operation is generally considered a success. Expect to hear it in pubs and at barbies (barbecues). “She’s been cracking onto him all night” is an example of how you might use this Australian expression. Meaning: to try to kiss someone to try to pick someone up This expression is typically roared at the TV upon seeing that your betting horse has won the race, or after finding out that your last meeting of the day has been cancelled. Add “mate” or “love” to the end for extra points. Good on ya!Ī general term of appreciation directed at people who’ve done something well or nice, like buying another round of drinks or cooking dinner. Australian Expressions Everyone Should Know Here are the most essential Australian expressions. First, abbreviate everything you can: football is “footy,” and you watch it on the “telly.” Second, swearing improves everything. It’s pretty simple really - there are only a couple of rules to remember. Don’t get your panties in a bunch (or your knickers in a twist) just yet, because this article will help you navigate the ins and outs of this fascinating vernacular. Are you worried about getting lost in translation while traversing the glorious expanses of Australia? Down Under, you’ll find yourself immersed in a very unique variety of English called ‘Strayan (a.k.a. ![]() ![]() ![]() The "Xbox 360 Core" was replaced by the "Xbox 360 Arcade" in October 2007 and a 60 GB version of the Xbox 360 Pro was released on August 1, 2008. ![]() The Elite package was launched later at a retail price of US$479.99. The original shipment of Xbox 360s included a cut-down version of the Media Remote as a promotion. At its launch, the Xbox 360 was available in two retail configurations: the morning "Xbox 360" package (unofficially known as the 20 GB Pro or Premium), priced at US$399.99 or £279.99, and the "Xbox 360 Core," priced at US$299.99 and £209.99. The Xbox 360 video game console has appeared in various retail configurations during its life-cycle. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. The Xbox One also featured limited backward compatibility with both the original Xbox and the 360.Parts of this article (those related to Current models) need to be updated. One of the main reasons for this massive gap is that when the PlayStation 4 was released, Sony launched their console at a loss and sold the PlayStation 4 $100 cheaper than the Xbox One. ![]() Overall all Xbox One models (original Xbox One, S, and X) sold approximately 48.69 million consoles whilst the PlayStation 4 managed to sell almost 115 million consoles to date. Sales-wise, the Xbox One lacked behind its main competitor Sony and its PlayStation 4. This was due to the release of the Xbox One S. The Xbox One was released on November 13, 2013, the original Xbox was discontinued just less than 3 years later. The original Xbox One had an incredibly short lifespan. Users who did not want Kinect would only pay $399 for their Xbox One. Users who wanted the Kinect features would pay $499 for their console at launch. Initially, when the Xbox One came out, it shipped with or without Kinect. The Third Generation Xbox is called the Xbox One. Later a black Xbox 360 was released which was named the Xbox 360 Elite featuring minor upgrades. Third, Fourth, and Fifth positions are dominated by the Call of Duty franchise with Modern Warfare 3 taking third place, Black Ops at fourth, and Black Ops II as the fifth best-selling game on the Xbox 360.Īdditionally, Retail buyers could choose between 2 configurations – the Xbox 360 Pro (Premium) and Core (Arcade) models. However, Kinect Adventures’ sales are closely followed by Grand Theft Auto V which sold approximately 23 million copies worldwide on Xbox 360. The best-selling Xbox 360 game is Kinect Adventures! with 24 million copies sold. The PlayStation 3 only slightly outsold the Xbox 360 with 87.4 million consoles sold versus Xbox 360s 84 million consoles sold (Source: Wikipedia). Released in late 2005 – early 2006 worldwide, a year ahead of the PlayStation 3, the Xbox 360 suffered from not having enough supply to meet the large demand.ĭuring its lifetime, the Xbox 360, and all its models and variations managed to maintain an almost equal market share with Sony’s PlayStation 3. The best-selling games for the original Xbox were Halo 2 (8.46mil copies sold), Halo: Combat Evolved (5mil copies sold), and Fable (3mil copies sold).īoth franchises became flagship games for future Xbox releases, with Bungie (developer of the Halo franchise) releasing 5 Halo games to date. Unfortunately, Sega’s Dreamcast only sold approximately 9.1 million consoles and ranked last in sales. Nintendo’s GameCube sold almost as many consoles as the Xbox but still fell short with approximately 22 million console sales. The PlayStation 2 is also currently still the number 1 best-selling console worldwide (source: Wikipedia). The first generation Xbox sold roughly 24 million consoles which was unfortunately still heavily outsold by its competitor Sony with their PlayStation 2 which sold over 155 million consoles in its lifetime. The first generation Xbox was actually the sixth generation of consoles, competing with other sixth-generation consoles like the Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation 2, and Nintendo GameCube. Only on February 22, 2002, was the original Xbox released in Japan, followed by a Marelease in Europe and Australia. The original Xbox had various release dates – the first Xbox was initially released in America on November 15, 2001. ![]() ![]() I tried changing to Fahrenheit and back to Celsius, but still no luck. Multiple Google search results have pointed to Google Now weather card settings as the place to change the units in the Android Wear app, but as I mentioned above, I already have those set since before I even had the watch. I checked every settings menu I could find in both the Android Wear app and the Fossil app. I even tried downloading the Google News and Weather app and changing the temperature units used there. I have Google Now cards configured to show in Celsius. I have used the Fossil app to change the watch faces to show the temperature in Celsius. I've changed literally every single setting I can think of. How do I change the default weather app to use Celsius? However, the app does get strong competition from its various alternatives, including AccuWeather, Dark Sky, BBC Weather, and Radar Express.Just got a Fossil Q Founder smartwatch. The Weather Channel app gives users access to a wealth of weather-related information that can help them plan their day, week, and even month. In case you’re worried about this, you can also request access to your data or have it deleted from company records. According to the privacy policy of The Weather Channel app, some information may be collected by the company and its ad and service providers. If you can't handle the ads, you can get rid of them by paying a small fee. However, the application does show a lot of advertisements. The Weather Channel app for Android is free to download and use. The third option is a little different and displays the weather forecast for the next two days. The first two options have different designs, but both show the current temperature and wind speed. These widgets show information about the weather and can be added to your home screen. The latest version of The Weather Channel app gives three widget options to Android users. Does The Weather Channel app have any widget options? When uploading data in real-time, you have the option to add photos and send a weather update every 15 minutes. Additionally, the app also lets users report the weather condition in their area. All you need to do is to switch on the alert button for extreme weather conditions for your added locations. Getting regular weather alerts via The Weather Channel app is quite possible. Does the app offer weather-alert functionality? Clicking on the ‘More’ icon gets you additional information, as well as videos showing news related to the weather. You can even move this map around to check the weather conditions of other locations. It shows information such as UV index, relative temperature, rain, snow, storm, and cloud coverage, all laid out clearly on a map. As you scroll down the app, you’re able to check the hourly weather conditions or get a forecast of the next 10 days.Ī new addition to this weather app is the Radar function, which gives users a 6-hour future forecast. ![]() It includes the actual and ‘feels like’ temperature, visibility data, average and current wind speed, humidity level, and monthly precipitation. With the help of The Weather Channel app download, you can get access to lots of information about the weather conditions in your selected location. What features does The Weather Channel app have? You can also switch between added cities by swiping right of left. All you need to do is click on the plus-icon available on the top-right corner of the display. Users can even keep track of the weather in cities around the world. The application’s clean and simple interface makes it easy for anyone to check the weather and get real-time weather alerts. Scrolling through this screen gives users access to various functions such as hourly and fortnightly forecasts, future radar, and detailed weather information, among other features. It is the app’s primary page and shows users the weather conditions in their current location. When you download The Weather Channel app on your Android device, you’ll come across a lovely blue screen. You can even set up real-time weather alerts to swiftly escape the snow, storm, or rain! Does the app have a user-friendly interface? It also lets users keep track of the ongoing flu, seasonal allergies, pollen count, air pollution index, and more. The latest version of The Weather Channel app shows COVID-19 confirmed cases, local trend graphs, and an AI-powered incident tracker. ![]() ![]() ![]() Our lemon law lawyers have helped numerous clients obtain a replacement vehicle, a refund from the manufacturer, and due compensation at absolutely no cost to them. ![]() We help consumers like you fight for your rights under state and federal lemon laws to pursue the compensation they deserve under the law. We believe that consumers should not have to pay for and drive unsafe vehicles, and we understand that many consumers who find themselves in these situations feel trapped. Robison Lemon Law Group exclusively advocates for consumers who unknowingly buy vehicles with defects that cause the cars to be unsafe to drive, have a substantially impaired value, or require repeated repairs. These laws protect consumers when they purchase a vehicle (a “lemon”) that needs excessive repairs or is dangerous to drive because of a defect. If your car needs new spark plugs and is showing other warning signs, you may be able to hold the manufacturer liable under your state’s lemon laws. Learning the symptoms of bad spark plug wires is crucial, so you have the tools you need to address the problems early on and avoid costly damage to your vehicle. When spark plugs start to go bad, they tend to show signs such as visible damage to the wires and cause the car to idle roughly, misfire, or hesitate. In turn, spark plugs carry the charge to the cylinders to propel the combustion process in the engine.įaulty wires can affect the car’s performance and lead to costly engine problems, but sadly, many people ignore the troubling symptoms. Spark plug wires transfer electrical power from the distributor or ignition coil to the spark plugs. Spark plugs and wires play an essential role in your car’s electrical and ignition systems. ![]() |