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In this session, Nadex educator and independent analyst Jason Pfaff shows you how to truly understand what trends are, how and why they develop, and tips on looking for the strongest trends to aid your trading.
Do you sometimes feel like you might be late to a trend, or you see a trade set up right after momentum fades? If that is the case, this session might be for you.
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New Image from Devil's Rejects Sequel Ain't Clowning Around!
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New Image from Devil's Rejects Sequel Ain't Clowning Around!
As you probably know, Rob Zombie is hard at work on a sequel to his critically acclaimed horror film, The Devil's Rejects. The projects is titled Three from Hell.
The director is currently in postproduction on the project and took to Instagram to share a snap from his latest filmic effort.
The shot features frequent Zombie collaborator, Clint Howard in full on clown garb. The actor will portray Mr. Baggy Britches in the latest installment in the series. Howard previously starred in both The Lords of Salem, and Halloween (2007). He appears in the film alongside returning cast members Sheri Moon Zombie (Baby), Bill Moseley (Otis Driftwood), and Sid Haig (Captain Spaulding).
Additional cast members include: Danny Trejo, Wade Williams, Emilio Rivera, Dee Wallace, Bill Oberst Jr., Kevin Jackson, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Pancho Moler, Daniel Roebuck, David Ury, Sean Whalen, Austin Stoker, Dot-Marie Jones, and Tom Papa, Richard Brake, and Richard Riehle.
It's still somewhat unclear as to how Zombie intends to resurrect his cast, following the ending of The Devil's Rejects. But, rest assured that we will keep you in the loop as we learn more about this ongoing project.
IMDb has the release date listed as 2019. But, that's far from a guarantee that the project will go before audiences next year.
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The Lothar Path () is a forest experience and educational path in the Schliffkopf Nature Reserve by the Black Forest High Road between Oppenau and Baiersbronn on the B 500 in the Northern Black Forest. The name of the windthrow educational trail is derived from Hurricane Lothar, which tore through the forest here on 26 December 1999 with wind velocities of up to 200 km/h creating a wide swathe of debris.
After mountain pastures became increasingly uncultivated as a result of the housing of livestock and the abandonment of haymaking, the plateaux of the Northern Black Forest were initially reforested, predominantly with spruce, whose roots could not penetrate the bunter sandstone soil to any great depth. As a result, when the storm hit the state of Baden-Württemberg, around 30 million cubic metres of wood was torn from the ground within the space of two hours.
After the storm, conservation and forest managers decided to leave the 10-hectare windthrow area of the Lothar Path to recover unaided as an area of protected forest or Bannwald, in order to be able to observe the long-term, natural regeneration of the habitat. The project was entrusted to the Black Forest National Park.
In June 2003, as part of the EU-sponsored Grinde Black Forest project, an 800-metre-long educational and discovery path was constructed by the Black Forest High Road (B 500) between Ruhestein and Kniebis-Alexanderschanze. The path runs along steps, bridges and footbridges made from the dead wood, over and under the fallen trees. An observation platform offers views over Braunberg, Lierbach, Oppenau, Strasbourg and the Vosges; in clear weather, the Feldberg, the Kaiserstuhl and the Alps may be seen.
In 2007 it was recorded that nearly 50,000 visitors came to the Lothar Path annually.
Literature
Regierungspräsidium Karlsruhe (publ.): Sturmwurf-Erlebnis auf dem Lotharpfad. 3rd edition. Karlsruhe, 2005.
External links
Der Lotharpfad auf der Seite des Nationalpark Schwarzwald
Broschüre der staatlichen Naturschutzverwaltung Baden-Württemberg (PDF; 4,4 MB)
Themenpark Umwelt
References
Hiking trails in Baden-Württemberg
Transport in the Black Forest
Freudenstadt (district)
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Review: Vampire Knight, Vol.1 (Manga)
Medium: Manga (11+ volumes)
Genre: Fantasy/Drama
Author: Matsuri Hino
Original Run Jan 2005 – Ongoing (LaLa–JPN)
Released: Sept 2008 – Ongoing (Viz Media–NA/UK)
Age Rating: "Older Teen" (15+)
In the interest of full disclosure, I have to admit that this review came about in a strange fashion. I was on a popular online bookstore website (amazon.co.uk) and I thought "Hmm, I wonder what is popular right now?" I brought up the bestseller list, expecting to see a sea of Naruto volumes. Instead, around 4 out of the 10 top spots belonged to this series, with the latest volume taking the top spot. I had not previously heard of this series, and wondered what all the interest could be about, so I bought the first volume sight unseen.
To be perfectly honest, I was not expecting much of this title, given the recent trend of poor quality vampire-based media, and my hopes were not raised after reading the rather bland blurb on the back of the volume. In short, there are two sets of students at Cross boarding school — a set of normal humans (who all appear to be female barring one or two exceptions, strange that) and a set of vampires who have a separate dorm and come out for lessons at night. The main character, Yuki, who already knows of the existence of the creatures from being nearly killed by one when she was younger, helps to protect both the vampires and the normal students as part of a disciplinary committee. The humans must be kept in the dark in regards to the existence of vampires, as well as be shielded from any vampire who gets hungry for hemoglobin.
The plot is fine as it is and works well to set up the world — the one complaint I have is that in every single chapter the manga spends time reminding you of this established world, which gets tiresome very quickly. The pace can be inconsistent, with a lot of possible plot threads slowly brought to light while the main character goes through a series of massive, unexpected events. This jarring change of pace just as you are getting to know the character deadens any impact the event would have normally had.
The characters highlighted in this first volume are well realized, with one notable exception being the main character, Yuki. While Yuki is portrayed as being highly knowledgeable, she comes off as irritatingly dense and oblivious at times, frequently failing to gauge the gravity of a situation and putting herself in grave peril as a result. This is not helped by the fact that the entire cast absolutely adores her, wanting desperately to drink her blood/hug her/both at the same time and leaving you to wonder what exactly they see in the cute little airhead. While I desperately wanted to like Yuki, I found myself wishing that one of the male characters was the main protagonist, as he seemed to have his head on straight even if he was a seething pile of angst. I can only suppose that Yuki was designed in this fashion to be the reader's viewpoint on the events in the manga — something that is not fully successful due to her frequent dumb moments. Many more characters are hanging around in the shadows to be properly revealed later, a move I liked, as it allowed me to get acquainted with the core characters without being burnt out on introductions.
The art in Vampire Knight is well drawn, focusing primarily on the characters and their painstakingly designed school uniforms. The volume even has a set of design instructions for potential cosplayers (Looking at this, it would cost you a fortune in rose-shaped buttons.), showcasing the huge amount of thought put into the designs. The level of detail becomes almost pornographic at one point, when you have a main male character with a stream of blood on his neck and torn shirt — something for the ladies, I guess? The characters, in particular the vampires, share a similar character design style and I was a little worried about being unable to tell them apart when the majority of the cast was introduced in a single panel, but thankfully they contain enough individual detail and personality that this is not a problem.
There are some issues with the art — sometimes the character proportions or perspective are jarringly off, which has the potential to pull you out of the story. A larger annoyance is that the character's eyes remain the same in each panel. For example, Yuki has wide-open eyes and they stay that way with little change, almost as if they had been copied and pasted into each panel. The whole cast is a victim of this off-putting phenomenon, which and robs facial expressions of emotion and makes the characters harder to differentiate.
All in all, I was rather pleasantly surprised by Vampire Knight and found myself enjoying the read, especially during its lighter moments. While I would not be opposed to picking up the following volumes to see how things develop, I am rather hesitant due to the frustratingly clueless behavior of the main character. Maybe it's just me, but if your earliest memory was being almost murdered by a slavering and gore-drenched vampire, you might display a bit more hesitation around the creatures than Yuki displays.
I would certainly say to have a look at the first volume to see if it grabs you — especially if you are a fan of impossibly pretty, aloof vampire boys, although this is not a necessity.
This review is based on a Shojo Beat release from Viz Media purchased by the reviewer.
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Matsuri Hino
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OFFICIAL SIDEKICK PRODUCTIONS
Birds and Bats
A Parody Musical
July 18-20 at Access Theatre
July 18 at 8pm
July 20 at 8pm
You know Batman, but do you know his family? Birds and Bats is a new parody musical that follows Bruce Wayne's (AKA Batman) family and what happens when he suddenly disappears. As the family tries to cope with the sudden disappearance of Bruce, they quickly have to figure out what to do with Bruce's newly discovered son, Damian Al Ghul. The Robins of the past (Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, and Timothy Drake) train Damian while Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) trains vigilante newcomer, Spoiler (Stephanie Brown). Things go from bad to worse when a new Gotham villain (Reflection) steps onto the scene vowing to kill anyone who has ever escaped death. As the show progresses the question over everyone's head seems to be, what keeps a found family together when everything seems to be falling apart?
Characters and inspiration are from Detective Comics, Grant Morrison's Batman and Robin, and Battle for the Cowl.
Support Birds and Bats by donating to our Gofundme!
Meet the Cast of Birds and Bats!
Our Performance Venue
Birds and Bats will be performing July 18-20 at Access Theatre in New York City!
Access Theatre
380 Broadway,
10013
Meet the Birds and Bats Creative Team
Maeve Kelley Baker: They Playwright and Director of Birds and Bats.
Lee Simes: The Dramaturg and assistant Music Director of Birds and Bats.
Brett Miller: The Choreographer and Music Director of Birds and Bats.
Megan Meschino: The Assistant Stage Manager of Birds and Bats.
Kerstin DeCicco: The Stage Manager and Costume Designer of Birds and Bats.
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CHANGES IN TRAVEL TEAM SOCCER FOR THE 2016‐2017 SEASON
The United States Soccer Federation (US Soccer) announced major changes for youth soccer which will affect travel teams throughout the United States, beginning in August, 2016. The guidelines originated with US Soccer and are being adopted by Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer Association (EPYSA) and the Inter County Soccer League (ICSL). These changes will impact our 2016‐2017 Travel Team Program, starting with travel team tryouts this spring. This page is intended to explain the changes and how they will affect the Chestnut Hill Travel Team Program.
The biggest modification will be the change to "birth year eligibility." For the past 25 years, age groups were defined with an August 1st cutoff. For example, in 2015-2016 Under 12 age group teams were comprised of players born between August 1, 2003 and July 31, 2004. Starting with 2016-2017, the age group cutoff switched to January 1st for all age groups.
This change will took place throughout the United States. The main purpose of this change is so that our country uses the same age group classifications as all other countries that play organized soccer.
Tryouts for next year's travel teams will take place in the spring. Our tryouts will use these new age classifications, as mandated by US Soccer.
Another change mandated by US Soccer will be the number of players on the field for some age groups. Currently, games Under 12 and younger are played 8v8 while games Under 13 and older are played 11v11. Beginning next season, travel team games for Under 10 and younger will be played 7 vs. 7 and played on slightly smaller fields. The Under 11 and Under 12 age groups will play 9 vs. 9. Age groups Under 13 and older will still play full sided 11 vs. 11.
Below is a listing of how the age groups will be determined for the 2017‐2018 season and their game format:
Under 9 2009 births 7 vs. 7 games
Under 10 2008 births 7 vs. 7 games
Under 13 2005 births 11 vs. 11 games
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CHESTNUT HILL PLAYERS?
Most other clubs are implemented without exception. Failure to adopt these changes will have our children playing at a disadvantage against teams that are older. As the children enter the transformative years, it can be a stark difference. Given this consideration, players will be required to tryout for the age group based on their birth year.
Roster sizes for younger age groups will change since U‐12 and younger games will no longer be 8v8. Under 10 teams and younger will have slightly smaller rosters than in previous years since they will now play 7 vs. 7. Roster sizes for Under 11 and Under 12 teams will be slightly larger since they will play 9 vs. 9 instead of 8 vs. 8. Maximum roster sizes have not yet been defined by US Soccer.
CHYSC POLICY REGARDING THESE CHANGES
Chestnut Hill Soccer will be in full compliance with the new changes, starting at tryouts in the spring.
Younger age players will not be allowed to tryout for an age group older than defined by their year of birth.
If a player wishes an exemption, the player must put in a written request, before tryouts, to the club. Players will only be considered for an exception if:
They were in Chestnut Hill's program prior to these age group changes and
The club believes she/he will be one of the top players on the Blue Lightning team in the older age group.
The coaching assignments will be made subsequent to tryouts. The age group shift could alter where players and, consequently, our parent volunteer coaches are placed (Blue, White or Black Lightning).
As always, tryouts will include independent evaluators. The contributions of these individuals in this transition year will be paramount.
Coaches have been asked and are assembling player evaluations as a complement to the tryout process.
ALL players wishing to tryout will need to pre‐register.
We're hopeful to get tryouts started earlier this year to ensure thorough evaluations.
1) My child's best friends are in the older age group, may she/he tryout for the older age group to be with friends? Unfortunately, no. Keep in mind that there will be a whole new set of players at these tryouts, so even if we let players simply play in an older age group, they would not necessarily wind up on the same team as their friends. We will have up to three teams in each age group. Tryouts will determine which team each player makes. Players will need to tryout for the age group corresponding to their year of birth.
2) My child was born on December 31 and is very small. May she/he tryout for the younger age group? No, this is against US Soccer regulations and would be considered cheating. We would be sanctioned and fined by the league if we allowed this. Children born on December 31 are in the same situation children born on July 31 have been in for the past 25 years. There can be no exceptions to this. As with previous years, all players will need to submit a copy of their birth certificate (or passport) to show their birthdate.
3) My child is in 4th grade. All of her classmates are in the next older age group. Can you make an exception, based on her grade? Again, unfortunately, no. Youth soccer never does anything by grade. We realize that the children in the same grade will be in different travel team age groups, but we are required to comply with the changes which will go into effect throughout the United States. Current travel teams have players on the same team who are in different grades so this is not anything new.
4) Why is the club so inflexible about making exceptions? This is NOT a policy made by Chestnut Hill. The policy is made by US Soccer and is consistent throughout the country. In fact, just about every country in the world will be playing by the January 1st cutoff. We are very confident that players making teams next year will get to be good friends with many of their new teammates.
5) Has anything like this ever happened before in youth soccer? Yes, in 1991, US Soccer changed from "year of birth" to the August 1st cutoff. It caused a lot of headaches for people as teams were totally overhauled and new teams were made. It caused a lot of stress in parents. But, by the time the players were on the field and playing in competitive games, people realized that this wasn't the end of the world, the new teams were able to go forward and harmony was restored. Players got to be good friends with their new teammates and still remained friends with their old teammates who were no longer on the same team. In reality, this was MUCH more stressful for the parents than for the players.
6) Why did US Soccer make that change in 1991? Same reason as now. Back then, the world cutoff date was August 1 so the USA conformed to the August 1 cutoff date to be in synch with the rest of the world. But, several years later, FIFA (the world soccer governing body) changed to a January 1st cutoff and the USA was out of synch with the rest of the world.
7) Why does it matter that the USA has the same cutoff as the rest of the world? This is just kids' soccer. One of the main objectives of US Soccer is to produce National Teams. This includes our Men's and Women's National Teams as well as Under 23, Under 19 on down to our Under 14 National Teams. These teams compete against the national teams from countries all over the world. Our national team system needs clubs to be using the same age group cutoffs as the other countries so they can properly form national teams. Recent players on the US national teams have come from several of the clubs we play against.
8) Will this impact Chestnut Hill Intramural Soccer?
With the changes occurring, it has seemed to be an opportune time to align the Intramural Program's age groupings with the school cutoffs. The August 1st cutoff has often split children from their classmates. Intramural will now operate on a September 1st cutoff. For example, U8 would be children born between 9/1/2008 and 8/31/2009 for the coming Fall 2016.
ADDITIONAL REFERENCES AND INFORMATION:
EPYSA's Frequently Asked Questions for the US Soccer Player Development Initiatives.
US Soccer's Communications Regarding the Initiatives.
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Ticket sales soggy for UK's Glastonbury festival
April 12, 2008 By Lars Brandle
Published by Reuters
Every morning, the head of Britain's Glastonbury Festival swims 40 laps of a chilly pool. But sales of tickets for this year's show aren't performing quite so swimmingly.
The team behind the June 27-29 festival has taken the unprecedented step of restarting the ticket-registration process, after stubs failed to sell out.
Festival chief Michael Eavis is mystified by the lethargic sales. In February, roughly 225,000 people registered for tickets. Last year, the corresponding registration — a prerequisite to buying tickets — was 400,000.
After tickets went public April 6, only 100,000 were snapped up, prompting Eavis to reopen registration two days later. Last year, the entire allocation of 137,500 tickets sold out in about two hours.
"Why did all those people preregister then?" Eavis asks. "Something is happening somewhere."
England is known for many things, but good weather isn't one of them. The previous two editions were drenched, transforming the Worth Farm site in Somerset in southwest England into a giant mud bath. The weather, Eavis says, "is taking its toll."
And with the ground capacity pushed to 177,500, up from 150,000, overcrowding has become a regular gripe. To combat congestion, the site has reclaimed another 40-50 acres.
The British press, Eavis says, has been "a bit hostile" toward Glastonbury this year, directing blame on competition from other festivals and rapper Jay-Z's booking as a headliner.
"The point is we've got a fantastic lineup ready to go on May 1. It knocks all the other shows into a cocked hat," Eavis says. "If we haven't sold out by then, we'll just keep the lines open."
Rival festivals aren't reporting a broader malaise. With a bill featuring headliners the Verve, Rage Against the Machine and R.E.M., the July 11-13 T in the Park in Balado sold out its 40,000 tickets in less than an hour, promoter Geoff Ellis says.
The Reading and Leeds festivals, featuring Rage Against the Machine, the Killers and Metallica, also boast sellouts, with organizer Festival Republic claiming 200,000 ticket sales in 24 hours.
Among the acts expected to play Glastonbury are the Verve, Kings of Leon, Hot Chip, Leonard Cohen and Neil Diamond. Last year's lineup included the Arctic Monkeys, Bjork, the Who and Shirley Bassey.
Click here for the original story.
All screens lead to "Rome" for Genesis Q&A
April 8, 2008 By Lars Brandle
Genesis is returning to the big screen for the launch of its upcoming live DVD.
The prog-rock veterans, who reunited for a world tour last year, will participate in a special Q&A session next month that will be beamed via satellite live into 20 Odeon cinemas across Britain, the band's manager Tony Smith said.
Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks will take questions from the audience, but will not perform.
The on-screen event is expected to take place May 20, ahead of EMI's May 26 release of the DVD "When in Rome 2007," which captures the tour finale, a July 14 show that drew an estimated 500,000 fans to the Circus Maximus.
Genesis explored the cinematic route when a Dusseldorf show from last year's tour was cinecast live in digital high-definition quality and surround sound to theaters throughout Europe.
"It was very effective for us, and we learned a lot from it," Smith told Billboard.com. "If we were to consider doing something else again of a special nature, where we wanted to set up in one place and do an extended run, then that would be a way to go."
The "When in Rome 2007" DVD digipak will contain a 28-page booklet and carry more than five hours of content on two concert discs and a documentary DVD.
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Homeowners are on the run of getting the best window replacement Edmonton suitable for their home. The decision on the choice of the home we want squarely rests on us. It all emanates from the color, furniture to home structure. But there is one thing that we don't consider; the window design. Anyway, that is the reality we are facing now. As a homeowner, deciding on the best window replacement is imperative.
Windows are the components of a home that is most visible. The design of the window contributes significantly to the elegance of your home. Depending on the individual preferences and tastes the window design may vary to different people. Location of the home also contributes significantly to the style of window you may want to use. View more here on different types of windows that you can replace your out modeled windows with.
These are some of the window replacement Edmonton types used, but it is worth noting that one window type may not be necessarily the best choice for another person. Therefore, the window type that is chosen entirely depends on one's decision. Different owners will also have varying needs and specifications for their houses.
For the fixed windows replacement, sliding and hung windows are ideal options. If you need enhancement of air circulation in your home, awning windows will be a perfect choice because they allow free air passage.
For the rooms with large spaces such as living rooms, bay and bow windows provide an elegant look. They project outwards hence creating more space for the owner and boosting the outside home appeal.
The architectural windows replacement is entirely known by their shapes. They can be curves, arches, circles and other geometry shapes. If you need to customize your home, this will be the best choice to achieve that. If adequately designed, they give you satisfaction and stylish look.
When deciding on the type of window replacement Edmonton to choose it is very important that you assess the quality and the durability of the windows. Windows are a crucial component of our homes. It is an integral part of the wall and offers support to the entire house.
Therefore, the materials and color chosen for windows should be longlasting.Replacing window is an expensive and time-consuming task, and it should be taken care of in such a manner that the maintenance costs of the windows are sustained.
When you set up a home, deciding on the type of windows to install is paramount. Besides that, the window installation company you work with to provide the materials and services also plays a significant role in the final outlook of your home. The dealer ought to offer you excellent services.
Searching for the proper guidance for home design is necessary. All these points need be considered while carrying out window replacement Edmonton for a living room. Remember a right choice can give your home an elegant look.
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To move 6,000 mature trees, shrubs, cacti and other succulents 75 miles from one garden to another is a herculean task, likely one that has never been attempted before. But it is happening right now as the result of an agreement signed in October 2014 to move the entire collection of Wallace Desert Gardens to Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
This project is groundbreaking not just because of its scale, but because of the quality and diversity of the Wallace Desert Gardens collection.
Over a twenty-year period, the collector, H.B. Wallace, acquired thousands of plants from commercial nurseries, private collections, horticulturists, scientists, and from the Arboretum's Desert Legume Program. He filled his garden with an international palette of arid land plants from Madagascar, Mexico, Africa, South America, Australia, the Arabian Peninsula, and the southwestern U.S.
There are 1,650 taxa in all, 50% of which are new to Boyce Thompson Arboretum's collections. A number of these taxa are globally unique, meaning they are found at no other botanical garden—anywhere.
Now, we have the opportunity to save them—to save Wonderland—but we can't do it alone. We need your help.
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If you're asking yourself whether flexible workout bands can aid you slim down, you have actually involved the appropriate area. These bands whose popularity has actually been enhancing throughout the years are entirely effective for weight reduction if performed in the right way. If you utilize them in the wrong way, you will never lose weight.
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You can with flexible exercise bands. With these bands, you can easily do around 150 various exercises targeting each as well as every single muscle mass team in your body.
If you get a good exercise band system, you will get handles. With the best system, you can really get over 350 pounds of resistance when using these bands.
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Well … you can maintain complying with the exercise for months as well as still not have any type of outcomes to talk off. That kind of sluggish exercises simply does not work.
The only means to make elastic exercise bands function well for you is with a combination of different workouts from time to time. You need to work out a few minutes with these bands, few mins of cardio as well as few mins of simple body weight workouts. The even more you blend things up, the faster you shed the fat.
These bands permit you to target numerous muscular tissue groups. You can do crises with these bands at a greater degree of resistance.
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George Washington Glick
Died when: 83 years 283 days (1005 months)
George Washington Glick (July 4, 1827 – April 13, 1911) was the ninth Governor of Kansas.George Washington Glick was raised on his father's farm near Greencastle, Ohio.
He enlisted for service in the Mexican–American War, but saw no action.At age 21 he began studying to become an attorney at the law offices of Buckland and Hayes (later President Rutherford B.
Hayes); he was admitted to the bar two years later and established a moderate law practice, earning a reputation as a hard-working lawyer.
Glick moved to Atchison, Kansas, in 1859 and formed a partnership with .He served as a Union soldier in the 2nd Kansas Infantry during the Civil War.
Elected to the Kansas State Legislature in 1862, he served for 14 of the next 18 years and was Speaker pro tempore in 1876.
He served in both houses of the state legislature.Glick was well respected and considered "just and expert" by his colleagues.
He was elected Governor in 1882 and served until 1885.He was also, despite being the 9th governor overall, only the first Democrat to serve as governor of Kansas.
Legislation enacted during his tenure included the creation of a railroad commission, a "good roads" law, reassessment of tax laws, and the establishment of a livestock sanitary commission.
He was later appointed pension agent in Topeka by President Grover Cleveland.After 15 years of civic service, George Glick was forced to abandon his political career because of a throat infection that nearly destroyed his ability to speak.
He continued, however, as an attorney for various railroads.He also managed his farm and served as a charter member and first vice president of the Kansas Historical Society.
Glick died in 1911 in Atchison, Kansas.
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New boss Mahon faces tough job at Channel 4
Posted by: Stephen Foster in Advertisers, Finance, Media, News June 6, 2017 Comments Off on New boss Mahon faces tough job at Channel 4
Ever heard of Alex Mahon? Nope, me neither but she's the new CEO of Channel 4.
She's the former boss of Shine, the producer Elizabeth Murdoch founded, and currently works for a Hollywood special effects company. Mahon (below) is well known to the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, which appointed her, because she served on its panel looking at the future of the BBC.
One of her first jobs will be deal with the Government (assuming the Tories win Thursday's General Election, which they may not) over its plans to move C4 to Birmingham. This was vigorously opposed by outgoing CEO, former adman David Abraham. She will also have to find a successor to programme boss Jay Hunt, who resigned a few days ago.
C4 is publicly owned but ad-funded and ad sales, currently running at about £1bn which puts the channel in profit, are under pressure post the Brexit vote, as its bigger and stronger rival ITV is finding. In a world with seemingly a new version of Netflix appearing every week this volume will be hard to sustain. Smaller rival UKTV, part-owned by the BBC, is now performing strongly which may chip away at C4's ad share.
C4, to the fury of most of the UK's right wing newspapers and many Tory MPs, is a national treasure of sorts, brave and enterprising.
But Mahon has a big job on her hands at a station which may well get smaller.
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While LEGOs may be a pain to step on, they are highly beneficial for children to play with. Your child's imagination will come to life as they use the LEGOs to construct their own creations. Their fine-motor skills and spatial awareness will improve with everything they build. Whether they are following instructions or creating their own piece of art, they will increase their ability to focus and concentrate. Instead of us going on and on about the benefits of your child playing with LEGOs, we'll let you start reading through our list of the 10 best lego sets.
LEGOS are a wonderful way for your child's hands to stay busy. All of these are sets but LEGOS are also a wonderful item to have because you can use pieces from sets and build something entirely new. We made sure that our list still had the best kits that your child will love. We also converted this guide to our new layout.
Ten incredible and mind-blowing contraptions that come together to build a chain reaction; make use of 30 lego elements to wrap a tire around a pole or make a zip zag rope finish line. Lift, pivot, spin and create non-stop motion. Every kid should be introduced to physics about as young to this age as possible.
After building the projects in the instruction manual, your child can really get creative and build their own chain reactions. Your child will have a blast without realizing they are being introduced to science, engineering, and physics.
Your child is sure to love physics after playing with this chains reaction kit. Physics is so dynamic that you can continue teaching your child how physics work after you introduce it to your kid through this kit. Your child grasps the concept of building chain reactions in different areas of play and utilize outside sources to build their very own chain reactions.
This 33 piece kit includes neat elements like spinning balls and pop up signs.
Build NASA's infamous Apollo Saturn V with this exquisitely designed and detailed LEGO set. When finished, the replica will be a close proximity of the original rocket, at a 1:110 scale of the size. You can dismantle the rocket phase by phase just like they do during a takeoff. With easily removable pieces and a detailed instruction manual that will walk you through various facts about the original launch as well as how to build and mimic the event with your own LEGO set, your little one can be an expert for a day as they send their ship out into space piece by piece.
The finished product measures thirty-nine inches high and six inches in diameter and includes three stands to display the piece horizontally. Two astronaut LEGOs round out the set. Page Mission Control and get to work!
It's a huge display when finished, but well-executed by its designers in both accuracy and aesthetic appeal. Putting it together is a challenge, but not impossible, and the booklet with facts and information about the original launch make this both fun and educational.
The set includes a Lunar Lander for docking the rocket, as well as a Lunar Orbiter for launching the Apollo out into the universe.
This beautiful replica set allows you and your family to recreate a real-life rocket ship. An instruction manual lends a hand in guiding conversation regarding the event, so you can teach and play together at the same time.
This set allows your boy the chance to recreate one of the coolest secret hideouts of all time: the notoriously mysterious Batcave. It's modeled after the very same Batcave that appears in The LEGO BATMAN MOVIE, and it comes with a large array of characters and gadgets.
When it comes down to it, there's just so much to explore and so much to do. More exploration means more creative thinking, which is always a plus no matter what toy your boy plays with.
With the pieces being composed of a durable plastic your child can enjoy playing with this set for years to come. In fact, your child can leave the set fully built and put it on display in their room.
The set is comprised of a whopping 1,047 pieces, so you know your boy is guaranteed to stay creatively engaged for hours on end.
Comes with windows, doors, and other special building features to let his imagination run wild.
If you want to give your boy a building toy he can play with even when he is already a centenarian, then give him Lego's Classic Creative Bricks. You can either get the small box that contains 221 pieces or the bigger box that contains 700 pieces so he and his friends can create different things while learning how to build and solve problems.
With 790 pieces, this open-ended toy will allow your child to unleash their creativity. The 33 different colors included in the box will stimulate your child's sensory development while also giving them the colors they need to build anything they can think of.
The small box comes with 221 pieces while the larger one comes with more than 700 pieces of colorful Lego bricks complete with a baseplate. It also includes a brick separator to make disassembly a breeze.
This classic LEGO set is good for your child to build problem-solving skills he can use as he gets older.
Using just 174 pieces, your kid can get create up to 3 different dinosaurs. Of course, the initial draw for kids is building the T-rex, but it's a 3-in-1 model so your kid can transform the T-rex into a Triceratops or a Pterodactyl.
The LEGO Creator Mighty dinosaur lets your boy get both creative and critical.
All LEGO sets are pretty much puzzles in one way or another, but the rebuilding aspect of this model adds another layer in addition to fitting together building blocks.
Comes with 215 colorful bricks to let him make three well known animals, plus one we have never heard of or seen before!
The parrot, frog, and fly comes with rotatable eyes. This allows your son to make these animals come alive in his imaginative mind!
Lets your child create a whole different species if he wants to create something new.
Who wouldn't want to try that?
Once the animals are created out of the LEGOS, they even have eyes that rotate, a mouth that opens, and the parrot comes with articulated wings.
For kids who are fans of Blue, they will love Lego Creator's Rainforest Animals. The set contains 215 colorful bricks that will allow kids to create a parrot with fully articulated wings and fully functioning beak and eyes.
This creative and fun LEGO set will allow your little boy to create three, or four, different animals. The fourth one will depend entirely on his wild imagination. First, he can create a fully functional parrot with wings, beak and eyes included. However, with 215 colorful LEGO bricks, he can also make a frog, a fly, and even a tropical fish.
We love the endless possibilities of Lego's Creator line. It really pushes the boundaries of what a child's mind and imagination can achieve.
It also includes a fly, a tropical fish, and a frog. Now, combine all of the bricks and your boy just might discover an entirely new species.
Now, back to the idea of the fourth animal: Let your son take all of the different 215 bricks and with his wild and awesome imagination, he can create an entirely new species of animal that no one has ever heard of before. This LEGO set will let him build creative thinking skills as well as the endless possibilities of his very own imagination letting him run with it and create a brand new animal!
Excellent way for your boy to recreate aspects of the film.
The 312-piece NINJAGO MOVIE MASTER FALLS set lets your boy explore the exciting world of The LEGO Ninjago movie which he probably already loves.
With three included mini figures who each have their own weapons, your child can enjoy hours of imaginative play. The hidden cave and the opening cage will take the fun to the next level.
This set comes with over 312 pieces your child can build and enjoy with.
The fact that your boy can build a natural wonder such as the jungle definitely makes for a good time. We typically associate LEGO sets with buildings or vehicles but creating some scenery in addition to structures will certainly broaden your boy's imagination. Plus, your boy will love reenacting his favorite parts of the Ninjago movie.
Comes with Batman, Nightwing, and Man-Bat minifigures.
Comes with many different accessories including Batman's Batcopter, Nightwing's Glider and a grapple. Also comes with a cockpit in the Batcopter to put the minifigures.
Once your little boy is armed with the Lego Superheroes Batman Man-Bat attack set, Gotham's worst villains will be running for the hills. Your child can join forces with Batman, man-bat, and Nightwing to save the day. The villains won't stand a chance against man-bats dynamite attacks. Nightwing can fly his glider into battle and Batman can soar in on the Bat-copter.
The Bat-copter is designed with a cockpit that opens, flick missiles, a working winch, and spinning rotors.
The pieces are highly durable so your child can enjoy this set until they grow out of it. On the rare chance that your child gets bored with the set, they can use the legos to build new creations. As they link the pieces together they will increase their fine motor skills as well as their hand-eye coordination.
With all of the fun pieces this set includes, children between the ages of 8 and 12 are bound to be entertained for hours.
The included instructions are easy to understand, so children of all ages will be able to build this set without a problem. With several pieces having the ability to move, your child's imaginary adventures will be taken to the next level.
This Lego set gives toddlers the chance to create a variety of vehicles and structures by matching wheelbases with cars, fire trucks, dump trucks, and cranes. The LEGO DUPLO bricks are decorated with various drivers, passengers, and windows so your boy gets the chance engage in role-play with a variety of characters. The LEGO DUPLO blocks are designed with the safety of toddlers in mind.
Since it's designed for children aged 18 months-5 years, you can get the fun rolling during formative years.
The set is specifically geared towards toddlers which lets younger ones get in on all the great LEGO action.
This set comes with a variety of different structures that your child will be able to enjoy and build with.
The decorative blocks are great for sparking the imagination, and it's always good to get kids using both their minds and their hands at an early age.
Drive the mobile vet unit while chasing dinosaurs.
Your child can create his own Jurassic Park with his imagination! Think of how different it could be or even the same as the movie!
Comes with three minifigures including Owen and Claire and the weapons needed to get those dinosaurs!
Comes with Owens motorbike and ACU trooper's tranquilizer gun and other accessories to make this a really fun adventure for everyone!
With the Indominus Rex wreaking havoc still fresh in kids' minds, give your boy the Jurassic World Raptor Rampage and let him relive the adventures of Owen and his 4 fully-trained Raptors. The 324-piece set builds a mobile vet unit and Owen's motorbike.
It's all about recreating the rampage on the island. This should elevate your boy's imagination to whole new levels.
It comes with 324 LEGO pieces to let his imagination go wild!
It comes with a variety of accessories including Owen and Claire mini figures, Blue and Charlie raptors, and a Jurassic World special actions officer.
Did you like the Jurassic Park movie? If you enjoyed watching this movie with your children, you can relive it and go on a dinosaur hunting adventure with your kids. This LEGO set can increase your little boy's imagination. Let him pretend he is in the dinosaur park while building the mobile vet unit and Owen's motorbike.
Although you want your son to have fun, it is best for them to learn different skills while they are entertained. Learning and entertainment go well together because it is easier for children to learn new skills while they are having fun. Let them enjoy themselves and the learning will come naturally and be more enjoyable for them.
Learning new skills might be the main thing you want for your children when it comes to choosing the best LEGO set for their skill level and age but you want them to be able to have fun at the same time. Like mentioned above, these two very important things in life go hand in hand and come by easier when learning and entertainment are linked together. Let them let loose and have fun and you will be entertained as well just by watching them play and build with their LEGO sets.
As we have said above, choosing the right LEGO set is very challenging. Why? For starters, our usual parameter of looking at the developmental appropriateness of the toy is already nullified. LEGO toys are already proven to be excellent toys when it comes to ensuring a child's physical, mental, cognitive, social, and emotional development. Technically, you can just pick any LEGO playset and you will never go wrong.
Unfortunately, we still have to provide you with a list of our 10 top LEGO sets for boys. As such, we have to look at the overall design of the toy including its appeal and value to young boys. Additionally, we also have to look at the feedback and positive reviews of consumers.
Sharing is another thing you want your child to learn because it is nice to share with their friends. After all, you don't want them growing up thinking everything they have is theirs and theirs only, right? Right! You want your child to learn to share their toys and games with their friends because it goes along with social skills and it is just plain old-fashioned fun to share with their friends.
One of the most important benefits of LEGO bricks, or any building toy for that matter, is in the development of the psychomotor skills of children. This requires the intricate integration of the nervous system as it processes information from the senses and transmits these to the corresponding muscle groups with pinpoint accuracy. That is why you can pick up even a thin piece of needle on the floor simply because your brain is telling your muscles the amount of force it needs to apply to pick up the needle. In like manner, playing with LEGO bricks trains the brain to take full control of the different muscles of the young child. It teaches the muscles how to contract so that the LEGO piece won't fall off. It also tells the muscles just how much tension it needs to apply when pushing down on the LEGO piece to interlock it with other pieces. Moreover, the brain is constantly computing the distances between spaces in the brick's grooves and slots. This gives rise to the development of spatial intelligence, hand-eye coordination, and, of course, balance.
And since we are already talking about brain power, LEGO is particularly beneficial in enhancing many of the cognitive processes of children including creativity, imagination, spatial reasoning, memory processing and recall, creative thinking, logical reasoning, critical thinking, and divergent problem-solving skills. In fact, several studies show that, compared with toys that foster convergent problem-solving skills, toys that allow for the development of divergent problem-solving skills led to the development of more critical thinking processes. This helps children understand the basis of scientific problem-solving. To put it simply, given a particular problem, they can think of a hundred different ways of solving it. This is why sometimes, some kids are way smarter than some adults because they see solutions that are not otherwise thought of by adults. That's the power of divergent thinking. And LEGO toys and other building toys have been shown to be particularly good at developing.
LEGOs for boys can also be used to develop or enhance the social and emotional skills of children. This is especially true when they begin sharing their bricks with others to build a particular model or structure. This helps build relationships. And, to help kids interact socially, they will need to develop or enhance their language and communication skills. Technically, cooperative playing with building toys helps children expand their vocabulary while at the same time enhancing their self-esteem. This also helps boost their self-confidence which can further enhance their social interactions and language development.
It's true that LEGO has been helping kids master their developmental tasks for almost seven decades. LEGO has provided kids of all ages the correct instruments and tools to develop their psychomotor, cognitive, social, and emotional skills to the fullest. We believe our 10 top LEGO sets for boys will empower you to help your boy grow and develop to his full potential, too.
q: Who has LEGOS on sale for Black Friday?
There are many stores online and offline where you can find LEGOs on sale for Black Friday. When shopping online or even in the physical store, you can try Walmart.com and the store itself. You can also try Target, both online, and offline. Don't forget about Amazon. They have many deals available for LEGO sets on Black Friday.
q: Which LEGOS are the collectible ones?
There are many old and even new LEGO sets that are rare and worth money. The ones worth the most money are, of course, the Star Wars-themed ones, Cafe Corner, Taj Mahal, Death Star Two, which is part of the Star Wars collection, Imperial Star Destroyer, another Star Wars collection, and many more. Most of the Star Wars themes are collectible and worth money. Make sure to keep them in their case so that one day you can sell them if you want to that is. Or, you can also hand them down to your younger family members and let them keep them or sell them.
Ole Kirk Christiansen invented the very first LEGO set back in 1934. He started making his first wooden toys in 1932 and then, in 1934, he started calling his toy company, LEGO. The reason he started calling them LEGOs is because LEGO stands for the Danish phrase, Leg Godt which in English means, "play well." How cool is that?
q: What LEGO sets have already been retired?
q: What new LEGO sets are coming out soon?
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Crane (bird)
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Class: Aves
Order: Gruiformes
Family: Gruidae
Anthropoides
Balearica
Bugeranus
Cranes are large, long-legged and long-necked birds of the order Gruiformes, and family Gruidae. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Most have elaborate and noisy courting displays or "dances". They mate for life. Some species of cranes migrate over long distances, while cranes in warm climates do not migrate at all. Cranes are gregarious, forming large flocks where their numbers are sufficient.
Everywhere crane numbers are diminishing. The plight of the Whooping Cranes of North America inspired some of the first US legislation to protect endangered species.
They are opportunistic feeders that may change their diet according to the season. They eat suitably sized prey such as small rodents, fish and amphibians, but will eat grain and berries during late summer and autumn (the cranberry is so-named from its being extensively eaten by some northern species of crane).
There are representatives of this group on all the continents except Antarctica and South America.
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1.1 Myth and Lore links
Myth and Lore
The cranes' beauty and their spectacular mating dances have made them highly symbolic birds from earliest times. Crane myth is as widely separated and universal as the Aegean, South Arabia, Japan and Amerindian North America. In northern Hokkaido, the women of the Ainu people, whose culture is more Siberian than Japanese, performed a crane dance that was captured in 1908 in a photograph by Arnold Genthe. In Korea, a crane dance has been performed in the courtyard of the Tongdosa Temple since the Silla Dynasty (646 CE).
In Mecca, in pre-Islamic South Arabia, the three daughters of the moon god Hubal, the three goddesses who would intercede with Allah, were the "three exalted cranes" (gharaniq).
The Greek for crane is geranion, which gives us the Cranesbill, or hardy geranium. The crane was a bird of omen. In the tale of Ibycus and the cranes, a thief attacked Ibycus (a poet of the 6th century BCE) and left him for dead. Ibycus called to a flock of passing cranes, who followed the murderer to a theater and hovered over him until, stricken with guilt, he confessed to the crime.
A crane is the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for the letter "B." Also, the word "pedigree" comes from the Old French phrase, "pie de grue", which means "foot of a crane", as the pedigree diagram looks similar to the branches coming out of a crane's foot. The historical Aztec people of South America get their name from cranes. Aztecs are people from the region Aztlan which literally means "near the cranes" (azta cranes, tlan near).
A crane is considered auspicious in Japan, as one of the symbols of longevity and represented with other symbols of long life, the pine and bamboo, and the tortoise. In feudal Japan the crane was protected by the ruling classes and fed by the peasants. When the feudal system was abolished in the Meiji era of the 19th century, the protection of cranes was lost. With effort they have been brought back from the brink of extinction. Japan has named one of their satellites tsuru (crane, the bird). If one folds 1000 origami cranes, according to tradition, one's wish for health will be granted. Since the death of Sadako Sasaki this applies to a wish for peace as well.
For traditional Chinese 'heavenly cranes' (tian-he) or 'blessed cranes' (xian-he) were messengers of wisdom. Legendary Taoist sages were transported between heavenly worlds on the backs of cranes.
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Myth and Lore links
Crane mythologies (http://www.blueroebuck.com/crane.htm). Not selective, a starting point
Crane Dance at the Tongdosa Temple (http://www.yscity.or.kr/yangsan-city/sub_1doc/e_sub/sub4/main_01_4.htm)
Thousand Cranes (http://rosella.apana.org.au/~mlb/cranes/lore.htm#Family) lore.
ORDER GRUIFORMES
Family Aramidae - Limpkin
Family Psophiidae - trumpeters
Family Rallidae - rails and crakes
Family Heliornithidae - finfoots and sungrebes
Family Rhynochetidae - Kagu
Family Eurypigidae - Sunbittern
Family Cariamidae - seriemas
Family Otidae - bustards
Family Gruidae: cranes
Common Crane, Grus grus, also known as the Eurasian Crane
Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis
Whooping Crane, Grus americana
Sarus Crane, Grus antigone
Brolga, Grus rubicunda
Siberian Crane, Grus leucogeranus
White-naped Crane, Grus vipio
Hooded Crane, Grus monacha
Black-necked Crane, Grus nigricollis
Red-crowned Crane, Grus japonensis
Blue Crane, Anthropoides paradisea
Demoiselle Crane, Anthropoides virgo
Black-crowned Crane, Balearica pavonina
Grey-crowned Crane, Balearica regulorum
Wattled Crane, Bugeranus carunculatus
Saving Cranes website (ICF) (http://www.savingcranes.org/)
Craneworld website (http://home.nikocity.de/craneworld/index_en.htm)bg:Жеравови
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Many companies will pay through the teeth to motivate a marketing agency to devise the next big Social Media marketing campaign success story. Whether that is a viral video or news-jacking idea, who cares, as long as we are all talking about it and passing it on to our friends and families through our virtual environments. All the big bands are doing it and all the small ones are looking to emulate their success. That's the most exciting thing about Social Media marketing. It has created a level playing field for big and small companies.
There are time when our twitter and Facebook feeds are filled with the latest talking point marketing campaign. You know the ones, a 3 minute domino effect of goods toppling their way through a supermarket, or a letter from a 3 year old to a big supermarket. Whatever it is, whether it is a genuine comedy moment or staged theatrics to make you think it was a spur of the moment video clip by some rebellious adolescents, we love engaging in them and sharing the joy with everyone.
It is hard to imagine an agency devising a better way to build brand awareness these days? Well that's where we would be wrong… Cue the latest, greatest campaign to premier the Social Media scene.
This takes brand awareness and product placement to a whole new level on Social Media. We have all seen our Instagram, Twitter and Facebook feeds display the odd photo of one of your friends or family members holding a bottle of Coke with the words "Share a Coke with…." and in large letters is displayed their name. The ironic reality of that statement is that the Coke label was not printed specifically so someone could share that bottle of refreshment with the named person, or as in most cases, for you to shamelessly buy a bottle of Coke with your name on it. The fact is, that label was printed specifically so the named person would share the Coca-Cola brand with their entire network of socialmedia-ites. Clever huh?
This genius bit of creative thinking for the campaign which kicked of in 2010, is quite possibly the biggest Social Media marketing success story which the agency responsible, (non other than Ogilvy & Mather in Australia as the main culprit) will ever have in their portfolio. It may even go down as the most successful online marketing campaign so far. The Ogilvy & Mather website probably says all that needs to be said about the thinking behind the campaign.
So lets get our creative heads out of our little creative boxes and think differently, think bigger, think… socially!
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Hi. I'm trying to flash a Huawei T8828. The challenge I'm facing is that it's failing to pick the 'update.zip' with the flash file. I've also tried th 'dload' way but still no joy. Is there anywhere I can get a custom rom with scatter for spflasher? Please assist.
YouTube is an American video-sharing website headquartered in San Bruno, California.YouTube was founded by Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim.Most of the content on YouTube has been uploaded by individuals. youtube unblocker earns advertising revenue from Google AdSense, a program which targets ads according to site content and audience.
(02-16-2017, 11:03 AM)chipayie Wrote: Hi. I'm trying to flash a Huawei T8828. The challenge I'm facing is that it's failing to pick the 'update.zip' with the flash file. I've also tried th 'dload' way but still no joy. Is there anywhere I can get a custom rom with scatter for spflasher? Please assist.
What is failing to pick the update.zip?
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Snacks company Snyder's-Lance hires bank to weigh sale after Campbell approach
Published Thu, Dec 14 20172:29 PM EST Updated Thu, Dec 14 20173:54 PM EST
Lauren Hirsch@laurenshirsch
Alex Sherman@sherman4949
Snyder's-Lance has hired an investment bank to weigh a potential sale after an approach from Campbell Soup, sources told CNBC.
Talks are continuing with Campbell and at least one other potential suitor, a source said.
The sources cautioned there may be no deal.
Campbell Soup eyeing Snyder's-Lance
Snacks company Snyder's-Lance
has hired an investment bank to weigh a potential sale after an approach from Campbell Soup
, sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday.
Talks are continuing with Campbell and at least one other potential suitor, one of the sources said on Thursday.
The sources, who cautioned there may be no deal, requested anonymity because the information is confidential. Snyder's did not immediately respond to requests for comment; Campbell declined to comment.
The approach underscores the drive for food industry consolidation as traditional food companies watch their sales drop and struggle to create growth or innovation on their own. Meanwhile, scale is increasingly important to bargain with grocery stores and retailers who are under their own pressure as shopping shifts online.
Snyder's-Lance has a market capitalization of $3.82 billion, while Campbell has a market capitalization of $14.65 billion.
An acquisition of Snyder's would be one of the company's boldest moves, as Campbell CEO Denise Morrison heads into her seventh year in the job.
It would bring with it snack brands that complement Campbell's Pepperidge Farm business, as its core soup offerings remain out of favor.
Snyder's-Lance, owner of brands like Cape Cod potato chips, Snyder's pretzels and Pop Secret popcorn, was put together through a compilation of deals. Snyder's merged with Lance in 2010. The combined company bought Diamond Foods in 2016.
It has struggled recently though with operational challenges, including a more costly than expected integration of its Diamond acquisition. Pop Secret has come under pressure as consumers shift from microwavable popcorn to newer, fresh-popped brands like Angie's Boomchickapop.
Earlier this year, Snyder's CEO Carl E. Lee, Jr. stepped down from the role after working at the company for 12 years. He was replaced by Brian Driscoll, former president and chief executive of Diamond Foods.
Campbell has for years looked to acquisitions to help diversify away from its reliance on packaged foods, as consumer tastes have moved to fresher alternatives. It acquired dressing, beverage and vegetable company Bolthouse Farms in 2012 for $1.55 billion. This month it completed its $700 million acquisition of organic broth and soup company Pacific Foods.
Snyder's Lance pretzel snacks
Source: theimpulsivebuy | FlickrCC
The $33 billion snack industry has been a rare point of growth for U.S. consumers who increasingly favor their food on the go. Snacks deals have followed suit. Kellogg
announced its $600 million acquisition of RXBar earlier this year, while Conagra Brands
scooped up the parent company of Angie's Boomchickapop popcorn.
More broadly, large, slow-growing food companies have been paying up for acquisitions, confronted with a relatively slim number of deals that can make an impact. Among them, spice company McCormick's
acquisition of Reckitt Benckiser Group
French's and Frank's Red Hot business for $4.2 billion.
If an acquisition of Snyder's Lance goes through, it would be among largest food deals of the year, according to Dealogic. Others include Reckitt's $16.6 billion acquisition of U.S. baby formula maker Mead Johnson Nutrition and Tyson Food'
s roughly $3.2 billion acquisition of packaged sandwich supplier AdvancePierre Foods
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What are you holding within your energy system that needs cleaned out?
Sometimes, when the emotions of life seem too big to deal with, we bury those feelings deep within our energy system, in an attempt to avoid them. These buried feelings whether recent or long-held, create blocks in our energy system that can lead to pain, anxiety, depression, illness, emotional instability and fatigue.
They interfere with our relationships, career, finances and keep us from being our best self.
The good news is, you don't have to relive these life traumas to clean them out of your energy system. Reiki is a gentle, effective way to release stored, neglected and, often times, feared emotions. Leaving your energy system flowing freely and efficiently.
Remember, when your energy system is healthy you attract more positive situations, like good health, positive relationships and good opportunities. So, why not schedule a spring cleaning for your energy system? You will be glad you did.
If you don't believe me ask Albert!
There are many natural solutions to the irritating effects of allergies. So, before you load up on over the counter treatments try these alternatives.
Eliminate irritants that tax your immune system. The chemicals in common cleaning products, air fresheners, candles, soaps, lotions and perfumes are all creating a toxic build up and pushing your immune system into overdrive, thus overworking your energy system. The use of antibacterial and antimicrobial products lead to increased risk of food and airborne allergies and even asthma, eczema and psoriasis.
Strength your immune system with nutritional supplements that are powered by a good mineral delivery system.
Reiki can reduce the symptoms of allergies by strengthening your energy system, so your bodies natural immune system can work effectively.
Visions Reiki. I hope you can join us!
Please join us in sharing and experiencing the powerful energy of Reiki.
All levels of practitioners and non-practitioners are welcome.
This is an informal gathering where participants share in the giving and receiving of Reiki energy. We start with an opening meditation to connect our energies and place our intentions, move on to sharing the healing, then end with sending distant Reiki to the loving souls whose names we put in our Reiki bowl.
This is the first step to healing with Reiki.
This workshop is designed to provide an introduction to the energy system, explain what Reiki is and how it works, and to provide training and attunements for self-healing and healing others using the Usui method of Reiki. Participants will be coached in self Reiki and Reiki on others in this workshop.
This workshop will provide education, training and attunements for second degree Reiki; including, reiki symbols, distant healing, karmic healing, ethics of Reiki, and connecting with your spirit guides. Participants in this workshop will receive the requirements to achieve a Reiki II practitioner status.
If you know you aren't being your best self but don't know how to get there, it's time to work on your energy system.
explains what Reiki is, how it works and its effects on your energy system to create balance and well-being in all aspects of your life; mind, body and soul.
Wednesday, May 30th at 7 p.m.
Treat yourself to the ultimate spa ~ a soul spa!
Join us for a day with all your favorite spiritual practices. We will start the day off with inspiring talks and wind it up with a rotational session of indulgences for your soul ~ make your own schedule of Reiki and Acupuncture treatments, a QiGong energy work out, meditation and pick your personal Intuition truth card for the day.
This event occurs at a private residence with limited capacity, and is expected to sell out. Early registration recommended.
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Q: Writing Spring Boot controllers with nested calls New to Spring Boot here. I am trying a very simple app and testing it by going to localhost:8080.
This works fine:
@RestController
@RequestMapping(path = "/")
public class MyController {
@GetMapping(path = "/", produces = "application/json")
public String sayHello() {
return "Hi!";
}
}
But when I try to call other functions from my controller:
@RestController
@RequestMapping(path = "/")
public class MyController {
private String sayHi() {
return "Hi from a nested call";
}
@GetMapping(path = "/", produces = "application/json")
public String sayHello() {
return sayHi();
}
}
I get the following error:
This application has no explicit mapping for /error, so you are seeing this as a fallback.
I tried using annotations for my called function, but still get the same. What is the cause of this error? It looks like the error description is not accurate here, is that right?
A follow-up related question. In my main class I have:
@SpringBootApplication
public class DemoApplication {
public static void main(String[] args) {
SpringApplication.run(DemoApplication.class, args);
}
}
Is there anything wrong with having other calls (anything that is standard Java) before the run() function? How about after it?
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I'd want to use SweetBlue in android library, is that possible since licence is issued on per-app basis?
You can put it in a library if you want, you would just have to get a license for each app that it goes into. If you're looking to have many apps using SweetBlue, an Enterprise license may be more what you're looking for. If that's the case, email us at sweetblue@idevicesinc.com, and we can discuss your situation.
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Day of the Dead themed Hawaiian shirt celebrating the culture and traditions of this latin holiday.
This shirt is made of 100% combed cotton and is made in the USA. It features matched pockets, real coconut buttons, double-stitching, and side vents so shirt can be worn outside or tucked in. The price is $57.95 for sizes S-Xl, $59.95 for XXL, $61.95.95 for XXXL, and $63.95.95 for 4XL.
Day if the dead or dia de los muertos is a holiday that has been celebrated in the latin culture for thousands of years. This is not a Mexican version of Halloween. Though related, the two annual events different traditions and tone. Whereas Halloween is a dark night of fright and mischief, Day of the Dead Festivities unfold over two days in an explosion of life affirming joy.
Assured that the loved ones that passed on would not want to remembered with mourning and sadness, Dia de los Muertos celebrates the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, and activities the dead enjoyed in life. It is believed, at midnight of the 31st the gates of heaven open up and they are awakened loved ones share in the celebrations because dead souls do not want to be remembered sadly.
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In your special issue, "Academic journals & academic publishing" (Vol. 18 No. 6), there are articles which argue that "top" journals are in fact quite US dominated in terms of their authorship, editorial boards, and the data used in their research (see and ). What are your views on this, and would you also agree with the statement that: what American journals typically want is theoretical innovation, rigorously designed empirical studies that are designed to address a specific theoretical question and which attempt to reach closure on the issue?
In the same issue, you argue that the "top journals in marketing tend to be governed by narrow concerns of research rather than broad ones" (), i.e. citations, pro-empirical research, North American data and authorship, quantitative design, etc. Can you elaborate on this?
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Q: Struct with integer or float I'm new to Rust and currently reading about structs. The code below is just a simple test of mine and I was wondering how to allow any numeric value as a property r of the Circle structure. I want it to be able to store an integer or a float.
I would assume overloading but not sure. Also from what I've searched online there are some crates num and num-traits but I'm unsure how to use them, unless I missed the doscs section.
use std::f64::consts::PI;
trait Area {
fn calculate_area(self) -> f64;
}
struct Circle {
r:f64
}
impl Area for Circle {
fn calculate_area(self) -> f64 {
PI * self.r * self.r
}
}
fn main() {
let c = Circle { r: 2.5 };
println!("The area is {}", c.calculate_area())
}
I would prefer a solution without having to include another crate.
A: This is quite easy using the num_traits crate:
use num_traits::{FromPrimitive, Num};
use std::f64::consts::PI;
trait Area<T>
where
T: Num + FromPrimitive + Copy,
{
fn calculate_area(self) -> T;
}
struct Circle<T>
where
T: Num + FromPrimitive + Copy,
{
r: T,
}
impl<T> Area<T> for Circle<T>
where
T: Num + FromPrimitive + Copy,
{
fn calculate_area(self) -> T {
T::from_f64(PI).unwrap() * self.r * self.r
}
}
fn main() {
let c = Circle { r: 2.5 };
println!("Float: The area is {}", c.calculate_area());
let ci = Circle { r: 3 };
println!("Integer: The (approxmiate) area is {}", ci.calculate_area());
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American Mary is "horrible graphic torture and jokes"
Directors Jen and Sylvia Soska on rape in horror, the influence of Alien, and new movie American Mary.
By Sarah Dobbs 28-08-12 10,786
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American Mary stars Ginger Snaps' Katharine Isabelle
The Soska Sisters have already made an impression on the horror community with their debut feature, Dead Hooker In A Trunk: a fun and frantic homage to grindhouse cinema, packed with plenty of gore. Their second feature, American Mary, is a dark psychological thriller about a medical student whose mistreatment at the hands of her teachers leads her into an underground world of extreme cosmetic surgery. We caught up with the twins after the film made its European debut at FrightFest…
Where did the idea for American Mary come from?
Sylvia: I'd seen a weird story about body modification online that scared me, and I became obsessed with it.
Jen: Yeah, it was an April Fool's joke that we didn't know was an April Fool's joke at the time. There were two identical twins: one got his arm chopped off and connected to the other one's chest and the other one had a finger cut off and put onto the one armed guy's finger. And underneath there was a love letter saying 'you'd have to be an identical twin to understand why we did this', and that disturbed us. I was like 'you don't want to do that to me, do you?'
Sylvia: I do! Absolutely! This movie was just warming you up for it!
You've obviously researched body modification, and there are some characters in the film who've really had some extreme things done to them. How did you come up with the character designs for those characters?
Sylvia: Well, a lot of it was about American culture and what the perceived ideal of beauty is. And one of the most popular images is a Barbie doll. You see these women getting plastic surgery, they get their big lips, their tiny nose, their pumped up chipmunk cheeks, their blonde hair, their giant tits and their tiny waist. And I was thought that was interesting, and we should have a character like that – but let's take that doll angle to another level where she does all that, and it's commonly seen as an overtly sexualised image, but she doesn't want to be sexualised, so she has her parts removed. It's almost like a radical act of feminism, like burning your bra, but a little more severe: 'I don't want these nipples any more.'
And who else is an iconic beauty? Betty Boop was always huge, even in the original cartoons she was so racy and the animators would have her dress pop down or her dress pop up, and we thought that would be interesting to have a character like that, who works as a gentleman's club. When we were writing the script, we were like, 'what characters do we want to see, and what locations do we want to see? Where do they hang out?' And we thought, 'well, where would we want to be – let's go to a strip club!'
Antonio Cupo as Billy Barker in American Mary
The film is kind of an analogy for your careers, and your experiences in the film industry, right?
Sylvia: Well, Jennifer and I have been acting since we were about seven years old because the Olsen twins were very popular so a lot of agencies thought it was a very good idea to have twins so they could swap the kids out. At first we did really stupid, non-substantive, kind of silly roles, but as soon as we got older it was always super overtly sexualised things. And every time we tried to work in a normal, mainstream film we'd meet all these people who were supposed to be nice producers or nice directors, but they would be disgusting, vile people, acting like kids in a candy store, doing whatever the fuck they wanted. But when we went into independent horror, which most people assume is full of crazy people who get off on blood and murder and whatnot, they were the nicest, kindest people we've ever met. And we thought it'd be interesting if we made an analogy like that for the film.
It was kind of cool because we were going through what Mary was going through in the movie. We didn't have money, our fridge was always empty, we wouldn't even pick up our phone – if it wasn't cut off – because it was bill collectors. We had no control over our lives or the situations we were finding ourselves in, so almost therapeutically we put it all into this script so it was in a tangible form, so we could work through it – I guess that's what therapy is, you have a bad situation and you work through it.
Jen: Also, I wouldn't say that filmmaking is a boys' club but there's definitely some guys who are misogynistic douchebags and it can be a struggle with some people to be seen on the same level. We've been invited together to parties with other directors, and we're like, 'Oh, a party with directors, that's awesome!' Then you arrive and it becomes abundantly clear that you are not invited at the same level as the other directors, you've been invited as a party favour. Luckily enough, I have backup wherever I go, so it's like, 'No, I'm fucking leaving, I don't care if you don't want to work with me, I sure as shit don't need you.'
There have been an awful lot of movies recently that feature rape scenes, but they're all made by men. It's interesting to see a film made by women that deals with that from a woman's perspective.
Jen: There was a study done, I believe, in NYU, that says most rape in film is done to be sexually gratifying to men. In our film, you don't see her breasts – you see her face. If you're in a situation where you're raped – and if you're a woman and you exist in life, either it's happened to you, it's come close to happening to you, or it's happened to someone you love and care about – it doesn't just cut to the next scene. You're stuck there, and it seems like it goes on forever. That's why, in the film, you're just locked on Mary's defeated, horrified eyes. I'd say that scene is the most horrifying scene in the film.
Sylvia: I hate it when rape is used as a shtick. It's like it's an emotional trigger – hurting women, hurting children, hurting animals, it's like saying 'I don't have an idea, but here's what I know upsets you!' And I hate it when it happens and you don't get the revenge that you want to see. If someone did that to me I would do exactly what Mary did. If not worse. Women are terrifying. If someone hurts us, that's the kind of rage you would have.
Jen and Sylvia Soska, directors of American Mary at San Diego Comic Con
You guys are clearly horror fans. What movies would you say influenced this one?
Jen: Oh, so many, we wanted to include little tidbits from films that we loved. So there's Suicide Club, in the 'do you feel connected to yourself?' stuff with the Berlin twins, and Dead Ringers, when we had Mary in the red scrubs…
Sylvia: There's also a reference to Audition. We love horror movies but you never see the antagonist be a girl and I'm a woman so I know chicks are way scarier than guys, especially when you don't know what's going on under the surface. A lot of it is based on Asian and European cinema, which we really like, like I Saw The Devil, and Let The Right One In; films that are really horrific but beautiful at the same time. Because with Western films it seems like a lot of it is the same paint-by-numbers shit; it's a remake or a reimagining or a found footage shitty ghost movie. I want to make movies like the movies I grew up watching.
Jen: I would also have to say films like Alien influenced us, in that that was the evolution of the final girl. Originally she was very pure, very sweet, and she almost just defensively fought against the villain and somehow won through her pious attitude or whatever. Then with Sigourney Weaver as Ripley, she fought back and wasn't afraid, and I think Mary is the new evolution, where the final girl and the villain are one and the same.
Sylvia: She brings everything on herself. We're huge Clive Barker fans and when he was talking about Pinhead he says, 'I never had him do a single likeable thing and people loved him for it.' If you watch Mary, she never does anything that's not selfish, it's so mean and all driven by her own ambition. Whenever you see a female in a movie it's always the girlfriend or the victim; we wanted to make an interesting, flawed character.
Katharine Isabelle plays medical student Mary Mason
You both write and direct: how do you split the work between you?
Jen: If there's something that we might disagree on, we extensively discuss it before we get on set. With the writing process, I feel so blessed to have been born with a heterosexual life mate as well as a writing partner. We get to the same goal, always, but the way we get there can be very different. I'd say she's the Lars von Trier and I'm the Joss Whedon: she'll write a horrible graphic torture scene and I'll put some jokes in so people can actually watch it. In the writing process, we argue back until we stop because we've found something we both agree on.
On set, it's divided, really. With American Mary, because this story was a bit more personal, and Sylv was really emotionally connected to it, and with two people who are always right even when they're saying different things…
Sylvia: If I may interject, we also look the exact fucking same and we didn't want anyone to be too confused, so one of us will play the mouthpiece and we'll make sure we do different things. Jen was always talking to our first AD and I was always talking to the cinematographer. I would maybe scream at the actors from my monitor and if they did something really good I'd go over but Jen was the one who was an actual human being, going, 'How was your day? How is your dog? How is your family?'
Jen: I also had the job we called 'putting out fires'. We had 15 days to shoot, and on every film set there's shit that goes wrong. Anyone who tells you different is just blowing smoke up your ass. So when shit hit the fan, I would let Sylvia stay on set with our cinematographer and our actors and continue to work and I would take care of whatever the shit was, so that not only was it taken care of but no-one even knew anything was going wrong.
What's next for you guys?
Sylvia: The next film we're very interested in working on is called Bob. It's a monster movie and it's an original monster – so often you see vampires, and werewolves, and oh my God, so many zombies but you haven't seen an original monster is so long, and that's something we really want to do. We're also huge graphic novel nerds and we have an opportunity right now to do a big screen adaptation of one of our favourite comic-books, so we're really, really excited to do that.
American Mary is due in cinemas 2013. Jen and Sylvia Soska's first movie, Dead Hooker In A Truck, is available on DVD from Amazon.co.uk for £7.87.
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Be prepared for a head on collision between cultures when a conservative bride runs away from the altar and runs into a VW Bus full of hippies from Haight-Ashbury, in the East Coast premiere of Summer of Love, on stage June 22 to July 16 at the Ogunquit Playhouse. With a little help from the hippies and dropouts of San Francisco, she comes to realize she has to make her own kind of music! This new musical by Roger Bean showcases the powerful music of the late 1960s by some of the most influential artists of the love generation including The Mamas and the Papas, Donovan, Janis Joplin and Jefferson Airplane, with songs that include: "Dream a Little Dream of Me," "Get Together," "Piece of My Heart," "White Rabbit," "Spinning Wheel," "Happy Together" and many more! Take a trip down memory lane, remember your glory days and most of all enjoy the music! You'll love this flower-power, feel-good musical experience!
Michele Lee will star in the role of Mama, the earth mother of the Golden Gate Park band of hippies, in the Ogunquit Playhouse production of Summer of Love. Michelle Lee starred on Broadway, in feature and television films, as well as recorded and performed with legends of the entertainment industry. She is known worldwide for her Emmy-nominated role as Karen Mackenzie in the landmark CBS drama Knots Landing; the fifth longest running series in American television history. She achieved national recognition at the age of 17 as Rosemary in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, which she later repeated on screen. In 1970 she played opposite Dean Jones and Buddy Hackett in Disney's classic The Love Bug. Ms. Lee has starred in and produced numerous films for television including CBS's Emmy-nominated Big Dreams and Broken Hearts: The Dottie West Story. In 1996 Michele became the first woman to produce, direct, write, and star in an Event Presentation movie with Color Me Perfect for the Lifetime Television Network. She was last seen in Universal Studio's Along Came Polly opposite Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston. As a musical performer Stephen Holden of The New York Times says it best, "Once she's on the stage, it isn't enough to seduce or enlighten; the only goal worth pursuing is total conquest." Additionally, Ms. Lee won Tony nominations for her performances in the Broadway musical Seesaw and The Tale of the Allergist's Wife. Ms. Lee has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Summer of Love is helmed by author Roger Bean who also created and directed the long-running off-Broadway hit The Marvelous Wonderettes, as well as the holiday sequel Winter Wonderettes. Other musicals created by Mr. Bean include the cross-dressing '40s musical The Andrews Brothers and Route 66. Mr. Bean also created the long-running Los Angeles hit Life Could Be A Dream, which received the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award, the LA Weekly Theatre Award and the Backstage Garland Award for Best/Outstanding Musical of 2010.
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Enterprise Mobility is a leading iPhone Application development solution providing company in Middle East and all over the world. We help you to take advantage of rapid iPhone technology development to drive iOS and support your business. We have expertise, experience and some major customers worldwide.
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Dad Steps up to Fly Plane and Make Jokes When the Pilot is a No-Show
(Facebook/Michelle Hannah Potts)
Air travel is an extremely timely operation, even the smallest of delays can throw off the rest of your schedule. It's one thing when it's weather-related, as those can be anticipated and even understood to a degree. Mechanical delays, too, can be annoying, but it's always better to err on the side of caution. The most aggravating, however, is when everything else is perfectly fine, but the flight is missing a crew member.
A group of passengers on easyJet in the U.K. were facing a two-hour delay for this very reason when the pilot for their flight was a no-show. And that's when a dad stepped up to take care of the problem. Faced with a possible delay to his family's trip to Spain, the off-duty pilot volunteered to fly the plane himself. A passenger on the flight recounted the story on Facebook, describing the quick change of the flight's status from a two-hour delay to now boarding.
When she asked the gate agent what was behind the sudden change, he casually responded: "'Oh your pilots gone missing but a guy that's going on your flight is going to fly the plane.'"
The dad-turned-hero-captain explained the change to passengers onboard the flight. And he even had them laughing with some dad level humor.
"So I phoned up easyJet and said: 'Hiya, I'm standing in the terminal doing nothing… and if you need a favour, I'm standing here ready to go. And they said: 'We'll phone you back.'"
They called back in less than a minute, according to the pilot: "Please, please, pretty please with a big cherry on top, could you fly the airplane to Alicante."
In proper dad fashion, he then apologized to the passengers for flying without a uniform, but the rousing round of applause from passengers informed him no apology was needed.
Fortunately, he did bring his pilots license and the required I.D. – the dad was a true blessing in da skies.
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The Vampire Diaries was the second game to be released by HeR Interactive. With the astounding success of McKenzie & Co., HeR Interactive was on their way to proving that girls do enjoy playing video games. The Vampire Diaries was the perfect series to turn into a video game because of the mystery, suspense, and romance.
Published and Distributed by: American Laser Games
Available on: Windows 95
ESRB: T for Teen
PC Release Date: October 1996
Current MSRP: N/A
Discontinued: N/A
Game Abbreviation: VD
Game Description: As Elena, you find yourself in a triangle of friendship, intrigue and suspense! In this suspenseful, interactive adventure, an ancient and sinister evil has turned your once safe and familiar hometown...into an eerie and forbidding place. With the help of your friends, explore the town, unravel puzzles, decipher crucial clues, and collect important articles to solve the shocking mystery and save the quiet community of Fells Church. But be careful who you listen to...Everyone is suspect, even your best friend!
PC System Requirements: Windows 95. Pentium P60 MHz or compatible processor required, P90 or better recommended. 12MB RAM minimum, 16MB RAM or better recommended. 20MB hard disk, 62MB recommended. Mouse 100% Microsoft compatible. Double speed CD-ROM, quad speed or better recommended. Sound Blaster Pro or 100% compatible stereo sound card. PCI video card with 1MB memory, 2MB memory recommended.
While this game was being developed, HeR Interactive's parent company, American Laser Games, was going through bankruptcy which caused 2/3 of the company's staff to be laid off, including half of the development team for The Vampire Diaries. When the game finally released, the 100-person team had decreased to 12 people.
Only 5000 copies of the game were made due to low production funds. Because of this, it makes this game an incredibly rare and valuable game not only among the HeR Interactive community, but the Vampire Diaries community as well. Copies have been listed online for sale from $50.00 to over $7000.00.
All the characters were real actors filmed in front of a green screen, then synced up later with separately recorded audio.
This was the first point-and-click adventure game to be released by HeR Interactive.
The Vampire Diaries required 3 game discs to play.
This game was never based on any of the original published stories. Instead, Sheri Graner Ray decided to write her own story using some of the characters in The Vampire Diaries canon.
Before this game released, HeR attended E3 1996 to preview McKenzie & Co. and The Vampire Diaries. They teamed up with The Red Cross for a blood bank. If you donated blood, you were given a free copy of a book from The Vampire Diaries series.
This game's cover art and promotional posters appear in a few of HeR Interactive's Nancy Drew games. It can be seen in Secrets Can Kill, Stay Tuned for Danger, Warnings at Waverly Academy, and Secrets Can Kill REMASTERED.
The heroine of the story, and the player. Elena is between her junior and senior year in high school. Her parents were tragically killed in an auto accident so now she and her sister live in Fells Church with their Aunt Judith.
Stefan Salvatore
A young man who has just recently arrived in Fells Church. He is spending his summer working as a physician's assistant at the local hospital. He is darkly handsome, quiet and polite.
Bonnie McCullough
Elena's best friend. She is very interested in the supernatural and likes to talk about her grandmother who was a druid. She has taken a summer job with Mr. Gary Richards.
A beautiful, tall red-head with smoky green eyes. She and Elena have been friends since kindergarten, but things seem to have changed while Elena was gone. She is spending her summer working at the new art gallery in town.
Mikhail Romanoff
A recent immigrant from Russia, he arrived a short while ago in Fell's Church and opened an exquisite art gallery. His clear blue eyes and blond hair add to his mystique.
Mr. Richards is a very wealthy, rather eccentric man who lives outside of town in a very large, very strange house. Some people say it is full of secret passages! He is a self-proclaimed collector of "magic" items.
Mrs. Flowers
Mrs. Flowers runs a boarding house on the edge of the cemetery where she is the unofficial caretaker of the cemetery. She is also an herbalist.
Damon "Smith" Salvatore
A new student biology teacher, he has just arrived in Fell's Church. He is about 20 and hauntingly handsome.
Mrs. Grimesby
The school librarian. She knows all the information, even some that isn't in the reference books!
Margaret Gilbert
Elena's little sister. A cute towheaded 4 year old, she is always getting into some kind of mischief.
Aunt Judith
Elena's mother's sister. Elena and Margaret came to live with her after their parents were killed in the car crash.
You can watch the full video walkthrough for The Vampire Diaries (PC, 1996) on YouTube!
How to Install VD on Windows 10
This tutorial shows how to easily install The Vampire Diaries on a Windows 10 PC in 2021! If you're interested in downloading the game to try it out, this is the place to do so!
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A comfortable and charming guesthouse located right in the centre of Silz that features vaults from the 16th century. The Way of St. James and the Inn Cycle Path are both in the immediate vicinity. Behind the house is a large garden with sun loungers, swing, slide and climbing rope. Children can experience the animals on the lovingly run farm up close every day. The guest lounge with kitchen and the parking spaces behind the building are free of charge for guests. Secure bicycle storage is available.
Arrival: The room is available from 5.00 pm.
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Waterfront Promenade is an unique experience by a number of seaside outdoor venues with breath-taking ocean views. The list of venues includes shops, bars and restaurants, and the 1/4 ml long boardwalk – 8 stories above the water.
The District Brew House (urban craft beer hall with a keg room, 50 different bottled beers and 24 draft beers on tap; featuring an exceptional partnership with Miami's Wynwood Brewing Company. The District Brew House serves an all new Wynwood brew, available exclusively on NCL Norwegian Bliss).
Food Republic is another new, exclusive NCL Bliss dining concept (via partnership with Pubbelly Restaurant Group). This is a specialty restaurant open for lunch through dinner, with modern international cuisine (a la carte menu, iPad ordering system).
5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar (the first at sea on NCL Bliss; live music).
La Cucina is the Italian specialty restaurant (reservations-only, cover charge US$15 PP, kids charged a full cover). The Cucina restaurant is open between 5:30-9:30 pm and has large tables. The NCL Bliss' Italian dining experience is marked by a casual atmosphere and large portions (perfect for family dinners) and traditional Italian fine wines and gourmet cuisine specialties – pizzas, pastas, seafood, classic salads, freshly baked breads, desserts (including ice cream). La Cucina additionally has a separate outdoor seating terrace (waterfront) area.
The Cellars Wine Bar (via partnership with the Mondavi Family) has premium wines selection and offers wine tasting (sommelier service) and a la carte menu (tapas-style). The Wine Bar has a separate tasting room, and also an 180-degree ocean view outdoor seating on The Waterfront.
Tobacco Road Liquor Bar (Miami's oldest bar aboard the Norwegian Bliss within 678 Ocean Place; incorporates elements of the original bar, including the neon sign, photographs and memorabilia; offers a selection of cocktails by Leo Holtzman – Tobacco Road's resident mixologist).
Pincho Tapas Bar (by Jose Garces) has a la carte menu for Latin dishes.
Atrium Shops (shopping arcade /Tradewinds duty-free shops and luxury boutiques). Two of the boutique shops will be retails for the brands LACOSTE (fashion, sportswear) and Carolina Herrera (perfumes, bags, shoes, accessories). Both will be represented for the first time at sea, and designed specifically for the NCL Bliss ship. Among the other brands with their own shops on board will be Hublot (watches), Bvlgari (jewelry, perfumes, leather goods), Tissot (Swiss watches), Uno de 50 (jewelry), Ulysse Nardin (Swiss watches).
Bayamo Restaurant (by Jose Garces) is a Cuban/Latin cuisine seafood restaurant.
Sugarcane Mojito Bar (at the Bayamo's entrance) offers live Latin music and drinks.
Carlos Bake Shop is a premium bakery by 'the "cake boss" Buddy Valastro.
Cagney's Steakhouse is a specialty dinner restaurant (open 5:30-10:30 pm) for prime steaks (Certified Angus Beef) and gourmet seafood specialties. The Cagney's restaurant is reservations-only, with cover charge US$30 per person and a free Kids Menu. At Cagney's, kids are charged a full cover. Additionally, the steakhouse is open for suite-guests only serving Breakfast (7:30-9:30 am) and Lunch (12-1:30 pm).
Moderno Churrascaria (open 5:30-1030 pm) is a Brazilian steakhouse. This is a reservations-only specialty restaurant with cover charge US$20 per person (kids charged a full cover). The Moderno steakhouse has separate bars for salads, cheeses, barbecue (cured and slowroasted meats – beef, pork, chicken, lamb) and desserts. The Moderno restaurant additionally has an outdoor seating (waterfront) area. Its Moderno Bar opens at 12 pm, features Latin-American music, themed food and specialty drinks, including Brazilian cocktails.
Cruise cabins from 8110 to 8762, all of which are forward-located staterooms in categories Mini Suites (category M6/with Large Balcony, MX-Guaranteed), Standard Balcony rooms (B2, B3, BX-Guaranteed), and Inside cabins (category IF).
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While participation in sports and other athletic activities is generally considered an enjoyable and healthy pursuit that promotes adolescents' physical, emotional, and social well-being, parents need to be informed about the training methods used by their children's coaches and trainers, and ensure their teens take certain precautions to prevent sports-related injuries. Preventing a sports injury is much easier, more comfortable, and less expensive than treating, correcting, and recovering from an injury that could affect the youth for a lifetime.
Although parents and youth often discuss an athletic game, match, or event, parents should also encourage their youth to discuss their sport's practices. Not only does this communicate parents' support and interest in their children's lives but it provides a means for parents to monitor the training methods of coaches and trainers. If parents have any questions about the safety or appropriateness of a particular training method or technique they can respectfully discuss these concerns with the coaches or trainers, or they may wish to consult with their child's physician or a sports medicine professional. Adolescent youth (particularly boys) often become embarrassed by this type of parental involvement and concern so parents may ask the coach to keep their consultation private. Parents also need to be informed about the protocol that is followed when a player becomes injured. How is an injury handled? If treatment is provided, who is providing the treatment, what are their qualifications, and who pays for the treatment? Most coaches are keenly interested in preserving the health, safety, and well-being of their young athletes. However, sometimes the desire to win or to appear "tough" can diminish a coach's usual good judgment. Parents should remain alert to this possibility and take action when necessary to ensure their children's participation in sports remains safe and rewarding.
In training, practices, and games, youth should be encouraged to warm-up adequately, and to take time to gently and gradually stretch muscles to prevent injury. When people gradually warm-up prior to physical exertion, the muscles and connective tissue become more flexible and pliable, and therefore less likely to tear or to strain during a sudden motion. The repetitive movement of some sports (such as one arm repeatedly pitching a baseball, or swinging a tennis racket), can strengthen some muscles and while leaving other less-utilized muscles under-developed. This uneven muscular development can result in a muscular-skeletal instability and can lead to particular type of injury called an over-use injury. Over-use injuries can be just as harmful as sports-related injuries that result from accidents or excessive physical contact, and can have life-long consequences as well.
Parents and coaches should also make sure to take precautions to prevent over-use injuries in teen athletes. As a precaution, adolescents should have at least one day a week off during the active sports season and at least two months a year off from the same competitive sport with an active practice and competition schedule. Likewise, youth should spend no more than 12 hours a week playing or training in any one sport and no more than 20 hours a week combined training and playing multiple competitive sports or activities. Proper physical conditioning that emphasizes balanced muscular strength is also essential to reduce the risk of over-use injuries.
Coaches, trainers, and parents should insist youth always wear all the protective gear recommended for each sport, during both practice and competitive play. The pads, helmets, mouth guards, and other devices were created to reduce the risk of serious injuries. Youth should also learn the proper techniques and correct motion for each athletic skill whether it is twirling, jumping, lifting, turning, throwing, catching, tackling, blocking, etc. Using proper techniques encourage safer, supported movement; limits unnecessary collisions; and reduces sport-related injuries. If teens and youth are injured in a game or practice, parents need to make sure that the youth, coach, and doctor take the injury seriously. Many youth feel pressure to "tough it out" or to "walk it off," by ignoring the pain or an impediment from an injury. Youth, parents, and coaches need to heed the body's warning signs that indicate something is wrong. These signs include pain, unusual sounds emanating from a particular location in the body (e.g. clicking or squeaking joints), numbness, tingling, fatigue, weakness, nausea, headaches, double-vision, confusion, or other changes in functioning. Youth should not be permitted to play after an injury until a medical professional has completed a thorough medical exam. Youth should not resume a sport until they receive medical clearance that it is safe to do so, and only after receiving the prescribed rest and/or treatment.
All head injuries should be taken very seriously, no matter how minor the injury may seem at first. Head injuries can cause concussions. A concussion is an injury to the brain that results when the soft brain tissue is forcefully pressed against the hard skull. This happens during sudden impact (such as when a head is slammed into a wrestling mat), but can also occur by the head being jostled about (as can occur during contact sports such as football or ice hockey). Youth may experience a concussion and not be aware of this because the symptoms may not occur immediately or they may appear mild (such as a mild headache or a brief moment of disorientation). It is important to note that many concussions occur without a loss of consciousness. However, despite the lack of apparent symptoms, concussions are still very serious. For many years coaches, and even doctors, have underestimated the lasting damage that can occur from seemingly "mild" concussions. Multiple concussions over time can cause lasting cognitive, emotional, and physical damage that may interfere with a youths' ability to receive an education, maintain a job, and may even impact their ability to enjoy rewarding relationships with others. Furthermore, if a youth experiences two concussions within a short amount of time, the resulting brain injury may be fatal.
With proper precautions sports can be a wonderful way for youth to participate in healthy physical exercise, and can provide rewarding social experiences as well. However, parents, trainers, and coaches need to prioritize safe training methods; ensure skills are learned using proper technique; ensure adequate rest periods; use proper safety equipment and gear, and avoid minimizing sport-related injuries, particularly head injuries. These actions will ensure youth can continue to enjoy sports and remain physically fit well into adulthood.
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Two events, two distinct topics — one objective - to help you take your farm or ranch business to the next level of success.
Join farmers from across the nation to gain the business management and marketing skills you need to understand and improve your bottom line.
Certified Crop Adviser Approved CEU Credits: Summit 12.5 credits; Boot Camp 6 credits.
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OpenEd Launches Public API
EdTech Developers Can Integrate Common Core-Aligned Videos and Games Into Their Sites For Free
LOS GATOS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenEd today announced that OpenEd's catalog of over 250,000 standard-aligned videos and games can now be easily used by other websites or apps using a new publicly available API. This allows any EdTech offering to easily tap in to OpenEd's searchable, teacher-curated catalog – or contribute their own educational content to OpenEd, using a simple API call.
Also, as a large scale demonstration of the API in use, as of today, the full source code of the OpenEd® website is available open source via MIT license on GitHub. For details on the OpenEd API and source code go to http://opened.io/#/developer
With the world's largest catalog of standard-aligned videos and games – all curated by educators, OpenEd provides educators, parents, and now, developers with a simple tool to find videos and games that enliven lesson plans and aid students in class or at home. Whether you are writing an assessment tool for testing students and want to suggest remediation resources, providing a content creation tool where you want to offer related resources, or developing a game where associated videos may be helpful, anyone can use OpenEd's API for free.
"OpenEd has the most extensive collection of Common Core learning resources available today," said Tony Thomas, Founder of Edcite. "Their easy-to-use API allows us to make these resources directly available to teachers and students in our application."
"While building OpenEd we noticed that there were few tools and APIs available for accessing resources on learning standards," said Lisa Blum, VP of Marketing at OpenEd. "This made our job much harder, but also made us see that other EdTech products could use access to Common Core aligned resources. If you are an EdTech company with a need for API access to our resource catalog or just want to use parts of our website code, we want to help you."
"Using OpenEd's API is an enormous opportunity for a startup like Nutmeg. Access to resources on this scale has, until now, only been reserved for companies willing to work with some of the major publishers," said Jonathan Modica, Founder and CEO of Nutmeg Education. "Because of OpenEd, we don't need to go down that path. The API offers an incredible amount of resources and was extremely easy for our team to integrate in to our system."
OpenEd is available today and free for anyone, including teachers, parents and developers. To learn more visit www.opened.io
About OpenEd
OpenEd was founded in 2012 with the goal of enabling teachers to have access to the best educational resources (videos, games, and exercises) for their students, especially for finding the right resources for Common Core standards. To do this, OpenEd has built the world's largest catalog of educational videos. OpenEd is committed to keeping all content available free to all educators worldwide.
OpenEd is a registered trademark of OpenEd, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
Anders Steele
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The defendant admitted criminal damage and using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress.
A rampaging yob who brought terror to a Nelson service station was aggressive to a cabbie, got on his bonnet, and damaged two tills to the tune of £4,000, a court has heard.
Burnley magistrates heard how drunken James Daniel Mason, who had been downing "extremely potent cocktails," leapt onto the counter at the BP Garage on Netherfield Road, smashed a £2,000 till and damaging it beyond repair, knocked goods off shelves, and shouted "Don't call police."
The 26-year-old could remember nothing of what went on during the "protracted" trouble, only waking up in the police cells the next morning. Mrs Tracy Yates, prosecuting, told the court that at 7.15am, garage employee James Harper became aware of an argument between the defendant and the taxi driver.
He saw Mason being aggressive towards the driver and shouting and swearing and the cabbie went into the store to get away from the defendant. Mason followed him, continuing to be aggressive and shouting, and swung out at one of the shop displays, knocking over cleaning products.
Mrs Yates continued: "He approached the till, jumped on the counter, and pushed one of the tills on the floor, smashing the screen."
The defendant then went outside, stood on the taxi bonnet and threw logs around. Mr Harper locked the door with him and the taxi driver inside the shop. Mason shoulder barged the door open, went in shouting, and knocked another till over and damaged it. He also knocked more items off the shelves.
The prosecutor said each till was worth £2,000. Mr Harper was in shock after what happened. She added: "The incident was very frightening. Several times during the incident he feared violence to either himself or the taxi driver."
Mason was arrested at the scene and made no comment. He had previous convictions, including one for criminal damage in 2010. The defendant, who wasn't represented by a solicitor, told the hearing: "I have come to plead guilty. That's all I have got to say."
A probation officer who interviewed Mason about the outburst said: "He can't really give me any information about it. He tells me that he had been out drinking with friends and the last thing he remembers, about 1am, is leaving a pub and after that he can't remember anything. "
The defendant, of Birtwistle Avenue in Colne, admitted criminal damage to the tills and using threatening or abusive words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress on January 27.
He was given eight weeks in prison suspended for 12 months with a 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement and 40 hours unpaid work. Mason was ordered to pay £4,000 compensation. Sentencing, Bench chairman Mr Stephen Riley told the defendant: "It was a protracted matter. You were in drink and it was a public place."
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DrHairLoss.com.au is Australia's best hair loss reference guide. It delves deep into the issue of hair loss – it's causes and treatments available. It also aims to discredit many hair loss treatments that do not work.
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Discharge Time : 13 sec.
Foam fire extinguisher covers a burning flammable liquid with a blanket of foam, cutting the fire's air supply and prevents the release of flammable vapors. Foam fire extinguisher suits for A and B classes of fire such as Naptha, paints, solvents, Tar and camphor. It stops the supply of oxygen in the fire and cools down the container.
The Foam which is used in Foam Fire Extinguishers is called "AFFF" (Aqueous Film Forming Foam), it is also called as "Mechanical Foam".
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Immerse Learning wins silver at 10th Annual E-Learning Awards
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE THAT IMMERSE LEARNING TOOK THE SILVER AWARD FOR BEST LEARNING GAME, SIMULATION OR VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT AT THE E-LEARNING AWARDS GALA ON 6 NOVEMBER 2014.
The E-Learning Awards celebrated their 10th anniversary this year and the level of competition was higher than ever before.
This is the first time that Immerse Learning has entered the awards, having only launched its new immersive learning platform in February this year. We are delighted that our platform has been recognised as industry-leading so early on and look forward to improving on this success with future development of the product.
Tom Symonds, CEO of Immerse Learning, commented:
"We are delighted that our platform has won an award so early on and look forward to improving on this success with future development of the product. This is an exciting time for Immerse Learning and we are proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the sector."
It is fantastic to see such a high degree of innovation in the E-Learning industry and we are proud to be at the forefront. Congratulations to all other winners from the Awards Ceremony!
For a full list of the 2014 winners and nominees, visit the E-Learning Awards site here.
If you would like a live demonstration of our award-winning immersive learning platform, please contact us here.
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10 Reasons to Watch Bristol's 4th of July Parade with Us!
Timeline of Linden Place
1810: George DeWolf, a slave trader, commissions Russell Warren to build a home on his Hope Street property at a cost of $60,000.00. The money he used to build the house came from the illegal slave trade. (This would be about 1.2 million dollars today!)
1825: A bankrupt General George DeWolf makes a night escape with his wife and young family to avoid his many Bristol creditors who subsequently storm and ransack the mansion, removing the contents.
1837: William Henry DeWolf, George's cousin, adds an octagonal sun room designed by Russell Warren. Two wings, the little ballroom (eventually the billiard room and today the gift shop) and the kitchen, are added within the next few years
1865: The house is auctioned by William Henry's heirs and is purchased by Edward D. Colt for Theodora Colt, General George DeWolf's daughter
1866-1873: Theodora restores the Mansion to its former glory, has Linden trees planted in the yard and renames the house "Linden Place". She lives there with her children Isabella and Samuel Pomeroy Colt.
1901: Theordora dies and Samuel Pomeroy Colt purchases the entire block next to the mansion. He has a marble school built next door to Linden Place in her memory. The school is now Colt Andrews School.
1905: Colonel Samuel Pomeroy Colt retains noted RI architect Wallis E. Howe to design a new ballroom and garage for automobiles; his cousin designs the gardens
1910: Col. Colt throws a 100th birthday party for Linden Place on July 4, reported to be "the most brilliant social affair in the annals of the history of Bristol..." Among the guests is actress, Ethel Barrymore Colt Miglietta, daughter of Ethel Barrymore. Click here to view the article in the local newspaper!
1963: The Bristol Art Museum is launched in the ballroom with the help of Ethel Barrymore Colt Miglietta
1973: Scenes for Hollywood's "The Great Gatsby", starring Mia Farrow and Robert Redford are filmed at Linden Place. The film is released in 1974. Click here to view the front page of the Bristol Phoenix covering the story!
1987-1988: Friends of Linden Place seek to raise $2 million to buy the mansion and preserve it as a public, cultural and educational center. State historic preservation funds assist the acquisition.
1989: Friends of Linden Place acquire the mansion. Restoration and renovations begin.
1990: First floor of the mansion is open for tours.
1997: The mortgage on the mansion is paid off and burned by Board President, Gert Pardee and Director Lou Cirillo during a ceremony on the front steps.
1998: For the first time since being built in 1810, the mansion's paint is stripped down to the woodwork and the house receives a fresh coat of white paint. The mansion's original 1810 andirons belonging to General George DeWolf are returned to the museum.
2010: For the first time in 25 years, Captain James DeWolf's carriage is included in the Bristol 4th of July Parade.
2019: The 30th Anniversary of the Friends of Linden Place is celebrated!
The DeWolf Family and the Slave Trade
The DeWolf brothers of Bristol, Rhode Island, were introduced to the slave trade by their Uncle Simeon Potter, a well-known slave trader and privateer. From 1784 to 1807, the DeWolfs sent 88 ships to Africa in the Triangle Trade, making them the largest slave trading family in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island was unique in that it had few raw materials to sell to Britain, so the profits gained from the slave trade allowed its citizens to purchase the desired goods made in England. Some of the items traded were beads, bread, fabric, guns and gunpowder, muskets, onions, snuff, tallow, and tar. Rhode Island rum was a prized item for trade in Africa, and Bristol distillers produced some of the best. African kings gave Rhode Island slave traders the title, "rum men."
Rhode Island slave traders went to Ghana, on the west coast of Africa, to purchase captive Africans who were sold to plantation owners in the West Indies and the Americas. The worldwide desire for sugar, coffee, cotton, rice, and tobacco, guaranteed the continuance of this "unrighteous traffic." The African slaves worked long hours under difficult conditions, surviving only eight or ten years, securing the constant need to replenish their numbers.
In the small village of Bristol, Rhode Island, nearly everyone was invested in the slave trade. Ship owners sought investors for their slave voyages, including churches, bankers, ship builders, shop keepers, coopers, distillers, sailmakers, and insurance companies. Nearly everyone in town was complicit directly or indirectly in the Triangle Trade.
Charles, William, James, John, and George DeWolf, were the main players in Bristol's story of the slave trade. Mark, Samuel, and Simon died at sea, and Levi would only sail on a slaver two or three times. Captain James DeWolf prospered greatly in this business, becoming one of the richest men in the country. His nephew George, the original owner of Linden Place, did not do as well. Several disasters attributed to his bankruptcy in 1825.
Many other families in Bristol, Newport, and Providence, were involved in the Atlantic slave trade. We still recognize these names, as they reached the pinnacle of society: The Browns, Champlins, Aaron Lopez, Abraham Redwood, the Wantons, Samuel and William Vernon, the Bourn and Wardwell families, Cyprian Sterry, Godfrey Malbone, and the Clarkes.
Here at Linden Place we pride ourselves on being an educational resource for those looking to explore the history of the triangle slave trade in Bristol and beyond. Our tours delve into the DeWolf family's long history with slavery and we host a twice a month walking tour focused on this important part of Linden Place and Bristol's story. We are committed to presenting all of our history and stories, both good and bad, and we have for many years. We are proud and committed to being a part of the statewide Rhode Island Slave History Medallion project and we look forward to hosting everyone at the mansion for a tour (when we are able to reopen) so that you, too, can explore this significant part of our collective history.
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This is a brand page for the WRT trademark by Belkin International, Inc. in Playa Vista, CA, 90094.
Write a review about a product or service associated with this WRT trademark. Or, contact the owner Belkin International, Inc. of the WRT trademark by filing a request to communicate with the Legal Correspondent for licensing, use, and/or questions related to the WRT trademark.
On Monday, April 11, 2016, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for WRT. The USPTO has given the WRT trademark serial number of 86971359. The current federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED. The correspondent listed for WRT is KATHRYN STARSHAK of K&L GATES LLP, P.O. BOX 1135, CHICAGO, IL 60690-1135 . The WRT trademark is filed in the category of Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products . The description provided to the USPTO for WRT is Routers.
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Medical Resources passes 100-center mark
Imaging center firm Medical Resources continues to grow through acquisitions. With the purchase of six centers in Ohio, Hackensack, NJ-based Medical Resources has 101 imaging centers in its stable. The company has also acquired RIS developer Dalcon
Imaging center firm Medical Resources continues to grow through acquisitions. With the purchase of six centers in Ohio, Hackensack, NJ-based Medical Resources has 101 imaging centers in its stable. The company has also acquired RIS developer Dalcon Technologies.
The six Ohio centers were purchased for $8.7 million in cash and notes convertible into the company's common stock plus the assumption of debt. The centers have combined annual revenues of about $5.4 million.
In other Medical Resources news, the company has purchased RIS developer Dalcon Technologies for $2.6 million in cash and stock. Nashville, TN-based Dalcon will operate as a separate subsidiary and will continue to develop and market its products and services to its clients.
The acquisition allows Medical Resources to efficiently integrate the firm's rapidly growing center base, according to the company. It will also allow the company to enhance the service it provides to referring physician groups, managed-care organizations, and affiliated interpreting physicians.
ACR Offers Recommendations for Addressing 'Cost-Prohibitive' IDR Process in Radiology
Nine Takeaways from New Article Examining Health Equity in the Radiology Field
Quality Control in Radiology: Knowing Your (Un)Limit
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Multiverse theory by Dr. Michio Kaku
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Date: Jan 18 13:49 2008
Title: Prediction and explanation in the multiverse
Authors: Jaume Garriga, Alexander Vilenkin
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Probabilities in the multiverse can be calculated by assuming that we are typical representatives in a given reference class. But is this class well defined? What should be included in the ensemble in which we are supposed to be typical? There is a widespread belief that this question is inherently vague, and that there are various possible choices for the types of reference objects which should be counted in. Here we argue that the "ideal" reference class (for the purpose of making predictions) can be defined unambiguously in a rather precise way, as the set of all observers with identical information content. When the observers in a given class perform an experiment, the class branches into subclasses who learn different information from the outcome of that experiment. The probabilities for the different outcomes are defined as the relative numbers of observers in each subclass. For practical purposes, wider reference classes can be used, where we trace over all information which is uncorrelated to the outcome of the experiment, or whose correlation with it is beyond our current understanding. We argue that, once we have gathered all practically available evidence, the optimal strategy for making predictions is to consider ourselves typical in any reference class we belong to, unless we have evidence to the contrary. In the latter case, the class must be correspondingly narrowed.
Title: Physics in the multiverse: an introductory review
Authors: Aurelien Barrau
This brief note, written for non-specialists, aims at drawing an introductive overview of the multiverse issue.
Universe or Multiverse?
Bernard Carr (ed)
2007 Cambridge University Press
£45.00/$85.00 hb 310pp
Up until 80 years ago the astronomical community was embroiled in an argument about our place in the universe. On one side was the perennial idea that we were all there was that our galaxy was a single lonely island in a vast empty cosmos that spanned out to infinity. Telescopes revealed distant smudges of light so-called nebulae but these were explained as merely ill-resolved clouds of gas in the Milky Way. Opposing this bleak, self-centred universe was the view that our galaxy was but one of many galaxies sprinkled throughout space. The nebulae were, in fact, our nearest neighbours, but were too far away for our telescopes to map out in sufficient detail.
Date: Jul 9 04:40 2007
Title: The multiverse and the origin of our universe
Authors: Tom Gehrels
The multiverse is a hierarchy in the number of universes, increasing stepwise towards infinity. It is an evolutionary system, in which universes survive only near critical mass. That mass is actually a factor of 1.94 less than the critical mass, and this is found to be consistent with the baryon density inferred from nucleosynthesis in our universe; it is also precisely verified as a cosmological effect. That factor seems to have originated in the multiverse for causing intersecting expansions of its universes, such that mixing occurs of debris from aging galaxies (over proton-decaying time scales). It follows that there is an inter-universal medium (IUM), probably having the demand of new universes in balance with the supply of dark radiation and sub-atomic particles from the decaying galaxies. The mixing causes the universes to have the same quantum, relativity, gravity, and particle physics as our universe. The making of a universe from the radiation and sub-atomic particles occurs through re-vitalizing the protons, and other particles as well, by gravitational energy obtained in accretion of the IUM. This process therefore begins wherever the IUM space density reaches proton density, near 10 E18 kg m E-3. The process continues quietly as the sweeping-up and gravitational accretion proceeds, until the near-critical mass is reached. Some of the IUM debris must also be pervading our present universe, steadily or in partially accreted lumps. The model therefore predicts that the IUM sub-atomic particles appear as our dark matter, and its radiation component as our dark energy, both near 0 K temperatures. The dark energy may cause expansion phenomena, in addition to the above non-flatness expansion, from an accretion lump that arrived at our universe at age near 9 x 10 E9 y.
FTL (faster than light) space travel?
BBC News James Wilkinson report, September 1995, on wormholes and warp engines
It should be noted that Faster-Than-Light travel or communication is prohibited by Einstein's theory of relativity. General relativity allows possibilities of Alcubierre drives and Tachyons to exist because they can use a separate spacetime.
Also, multiverse theorys had to be rewritten after Stephen Hawkings landmark speech at an international conference in Dublin, Ireland. In short, it did not require wormholes or the Black hole to be linked to other universes. We do not need FTL speeds to explain what we see.
The multiuniverse theory however is still in favour by membrane theories, and indeed required by some.
This will be moved to the `All queries go here` section tomorrow.
Stephen Hawkings was the first physicists to publish a paper on Multiverse. The idea that the Universe is actulaly made up of many Universe's. It stands to reason that this may be the exact thing. The Multiverse theory opens up the idea of how young or how old this Universe might be. It has been discovered that FTL speeds are a common mathematical configuration of advance physics. A new study made by Rodney Kawecki PhD of Los Angeles California illustrates a multiverse theory and regenerating of allusive energies through black holes. This energy is then used to form new universe's.
His theory on superliminal warp drive is based on the basic eqiations in relativvity but illustrtae a greater speed then light. A Dr.Wang has shown in the laborory that a light pulse was boosted to some 300.000 times FTL. Based on Rod Kawecki's findings. Deep space allows for an increase in speed due to the vacuum. He has also discovered the equations for this discovery.
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Shania Twain has been through a lot in the 15 years since she released her last album. Not only did the country singer finalize a painful divorce with Robert "Mutt" Lange, she also developed an upsetting health issue.
Twain was diagnosed with dysphonia, a vocal-cord disorder that can cause hoarseness and trouble speaking. Essentially, it's a nightmare for someone who sings for a living.
So she received voice therapy, but the problem persisted, keeping her from recording new songs for years. By now, she has regained her singing voice--albeit a much deeper sound than what she had before. And that's what fans can expect to hear on her upcoming new album.
"I'm a different singer now," she said. "There was a lot of coming to terms with that. It's been one of the obstacles in my life I've just had to learn to live with."
Twain believes the problem developed because of the stress of her divorce, which occurred after she discovered her ex had fallen in love with her best friend. Years later, Twain revealed she was engaged to said friend's ex-husband—thrusting her into the center of tabloid drama again.
"I've learned a lot about myself," she said. "It's scary to learn how vulnerable you can be."
So Twain decided to delve into those feelings of vulnerability for her new album. What's more--she made the choice to write all her music herself.
"It needed to be really pure and my own story and my own emotional journey," she said. "I was now alone all of a sudden, and I didn't want to shy away from it. And that's not a collaborative thing; it's a very personal thing."
So far, this "personal" album has no title, but Twain plans to get a single out in March and to release the whole album in May.
We don't know exactly what to expect--but we know we can't wait to hear it! Welcome back, Shania. We missed you.
NEXT: See country stars without makeup in the stunningly natural pics below.
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Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 88F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph..
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially during the evening. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 40%.
The Andrjeski family, Melissa, Derek, Haley, 11, Lauren, 9, Jace, 7, and Maisy, 5, are moving into this renovated 1914 Dutch Colonial house in La Crosse's Washburn neighborhood. The house is one of the first to be updated through the city's renovation program.
Peter Thomson, La Crosse Tribune
The Fell family, now all grown up, poses outside their childhood home. Pictured are, from left, Maggie Braun, Tim Fell, Enid Heberlein, Carole Schoonover and Sue Kennedy.
Dan Kalmes, owner of Construction Restoration Services, bought this 1914 Dutch Colonial house for the City and performed a "gut-rehab" on the property.
City of La Crosse renovation program highlights housing history
Jourdan Vian La Crosse Tribune
Jourdan Vian
City government reporter
When the Andrjeski family was looking for a new home in La Crosse, they wanted something move-in ready with more space. They didn't expect to find a 100 years of history, complete with a connection to a family that grew up there.
The city of La Crosse is hosting an open house 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Andrjeski's home at 1329 Farnam St. to share information on its housing renovation program. The house, built in 1914, is one of the first renovated though the program, rather than replaced.
"Working on the garage, I met three of the five children who lived here in the '60s and '70s," said Derek Andrjeski.
Those were the children of Gene and Dorothy Fell, who reluctantly put their childhood home on the market last year after their mother moved into a nursing home.
"We love the house with the full basement and the upstairs. … It's a good place to raise a family," said Maggie Braun, the youngest of five Fell children.
Braun has fond memories of gathering in the kitchen for meals, hosting sleepovers and growing trees in the backyard, and finding privacy wherever they could.
"We had one telephone and we got a really long cord so we could talk in the stairwell," Braun recalled.
They didn't want to see the house, which is in the Holy Trinity-Longfellow Neighborhood, turned into a rundown rental property like so many others in La Crosse's neighborhoods.
"We're all committed to neighborhood living for families. We recognize the turnover of houses, especially in my mom's neighborhood, the neighborhood we grew up in," Braun said.
But when they took a look at the financial realities, keeping the house in the family just wasn't in the cards. That's when they reached out to the La Crosse Planning Department, hoping to find out if they would qualify for the city's home rehabilitation program.
"The home had good bones," said Caroline Gregerson, La Crosse's community development administrator. "We didn't want to see it torn down but it desperately needed to be modernized."
The city bought it for $75,000, then sold it last September to private developer Construction Restoration Services for $40,000 on the condition that owner Dan Kalmes would complete the city's mandated list of repairs and agree that the home will remain owner-occupied.
Turning the Dutch Colonial home with one tiny bathroom, narrow staircases and aging flooring was a serious challenge, especially as Kalmes looked to save the wood floors.
"I like taking things that look pretty rough and turning it into something," Kalmes said.
It was something of a jigsaw puzzle, but one that Kalmes enjoyed.
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"It was fun to do, just laying it out and trying to figure out what to do where," Kalmes said.
Then Kalmes spotted a Nov. 5 "The Way it Was" feature in the La Crosse Tribune that featured another former resident, Sgt. Roy L. Vingers, a La Crosse County man who was among the first area casualties of World War I. His funeral was held in the house.
Kalmes printed out the article and framed it for the new owners, expecting they'd be interested to see what was going on in the house 100 years ago. What Kalmes didn't expect was to have the neighbors and former occupants take so much interest, but it was neat to have them around, he said.
The neighborhood was a huge draw for the Andrjeski family. Melissa works just a few blocks away at Mount Calvary-Grace Lutheran School, which is also where their four kids, Haley, Lauren, Jace and Maisy, go to school.
"We love being by the library and the school and the park," Melissa said.
Being able to walk everywhere is a huge bonus, and the new layout was amazing, she said.
"Dan let us in the day before the open house, and obviously you walk in and it's absolutely stunning," Derek said.
But walking through the house with its former residents was a real treat, showing the new owners just how much of a treasure the house is.
"They just couldn't believe it. All of a sudden all the stories started coming out," Derek said. "You could just see the throwback to when they were kids doing the same thing."
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Growing up in the 1960s, they didn't have air conditioning, so they put a big box fan at the top of the stairs to keep the air circulating. More than once, one of Braun's family members would forget to close the door and the fan would suddenly start blowing hot air, which would prompt the rest to shout, "Close the door!"
"It sounds silly. We all remember that sort of experience," Braun said.
They demonstrated for the Andrjeskis, who were delighted, but also grateful for their air conditioning and green energy rating.
"You can see that it's alive through the generations. It's really great," Derek said.
For Braun's part, her family was thrilled to see the home go to a family who appreciated it.
"It looks really wonderful," Braun said.
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Bayern Beats Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in Champions League Final to Win 6th European Cup
The season is now over -- three months later than planned due to the coronavirus pandemic pause in play -- with Bayern treble winners just as it was in 2013.
By Rob Harris, AP • Published August 23, 2020 • Updated on August 23, 2020 at 3:09 pm
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Kingsley Coman headed Bayern Munich to a sixth European Cup title on Sunday, scoring against boyhood club Paris Saint-Germain to seal a 1-0 victory in the first Champions League final to be played without fans.
While Bayern won its first final since 2013, PSG has yet to lift the European Cup despite more than $1 billion being spent on players in nine years.
More than $500 million was spent on Neymar, Kylian Mbappé and Angel Di Maria but PSG looked far from formidable or threatening against the Bavarian giants who felt more assured on European club football's biggest stage.
As the costly front three were frustrated in front of goal, it was instead a winger who was born in Paris and started his career at PSG who inflicted the blow.
The 24-year-old Coman ghosted in at the far post unchecked by the PSG defense and was ready to meet a cross from Joshua Kimmich in the 59th minute.
It was Bayern's 43rd goal of a perfect European campaign that has seen Bayern become the first team to win all 11 Champions League matches.
"When you win a title like this with brothers on the pitch," Kimmich said, "that's the maximum you can ask for."
It capped an incredible transformation this season under Hansi Flick, who emerged from the shadows in November, with a promotion to the top coaching job with Bayern fourth in the Bundesliga.
The European Cup joins the Bundesliga trophy -- won for an eighth successive season — and the German Cup.
Bayern joins deposed champion Liverpool as six-time champions of Europe, only behind AC Milan (seven) and Real Madrid (13). It was the first final to end 1-0 since Real Madrid beat Juventus in 1998 which was also the last final to feature teams who qualified as domestic champions.
But the singing PSG contingent around the directors' box was silenced in a stadium that was largely empty due to coronavirus restrictions. And when the final whistle blew, Neymar was in tears, embraced by Bayern rival David Alaba.
"They were more clinical than us," PSG midfielder Ander Herrera said. "When you play another top team in Europe, if you don't score they will."
PSG's footballing superstars were subdued at a final which lacked the usual pre-match entertainment from pop stars.
Not that PSG lacked chances to take the lead at a final that should have been played in Istanbul in May, rather than the Portuguese capital in late August when seasons usually begin not end.
Only the presence of "Istanbul" on the match ball that Neymar struck at Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer in the 18th was a reminder here of the pandemic-enforced change of location.
Neymar did spark the move that saw Herrera and Di Maria combine but the Argentine could only strike over.
And an interchange between Herrera and Mbappé before halftime ended with a weak shot from the French forward.
Perhaps the only surprise was that there was no 56th goal of the season by Bayern forward Robert Lewandowski.
For once his scoring contribution was not needed as this season like no other ended with a 21st successive win for Bayern as part of a 30-game unbeaten run.
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Blizzard has raised almost $10 million from its Pink Mercy charity campaign so far
That's a lot of $15 skins!
Nicole Carpenter
Blizzard has nearly reached $10 million in donations from its new Overwatch charity skin for Mercy.
The developer released the Pink Mercy skin as part of a charity campaign to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Players can purchase the skin in-game, and 100 percent of the proceeds are going to the BCRF. The Pink Mercy skin costs $15, and is only available until May 21.
Related: The internet loves magical girl Mercy, and has already created a ton of fan art
The Pink Mercy charity campaign is closing in on $10 million raised, according to a tweet from the Overwatch account. "Thanks to the generosity of everyone who's purchased the Pink Mercy skin so far, we're closing in on raising $10 million to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation," the company tweeted.
Blizzard is accepting donations through partnered Twitch streamers for the entirety of the Pink Mercy campaign. Blizzard confirmed to Dot Esports that the near $10 million total is from skin sales on all platforms. Twitch donations have not been added to the total.
That means the developer will have sold well over 666,000 skins since it went on sale on May 8 by the time it reaches $10 million.
Players can also earn Pink Mercy–themed Overwatch sprays for amassing hours watching participating streamers on Twitch. These sprays will be unlocked automatically in Overwatch once the allotted hours have been reached by each respective player.
Overwatch fans interested in contributing can still purchase the Pink Mercy skin. If you've already got the magical girl Mercy skin, you can always gift it to a friend.
May 17 at 5pm CT: A Blizzard representative has confirmed that the near $10 million total is the amount generated from charity skin sales from all platforms. Twitch donations have not yet been counted.
Cypher's camera can instantly break Sage's wall in VALORANT
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For more than 5 years Modpack System ranks No 1 in The Top Prahova Companies, organized by CCI Prahova which is the most objective and conclusive ranking that highlights the economic performance. This ranking proves that our customers find value in our services.
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New tool estimates how much your business could lose in cyberattack — and how you can protect yourself
This piece is presented by SDN Communications.
A lot of small and midsize companies are just a cyberattack away from being put out of business. For many, cybercrime and cyberattacks are bigger, ongoing threats to operations than armed robbers or natural disasters.
Often, businesses victimized in cyberspace don't immediately realize they have been attacked. That unfortunate reality becomes evident later when it's too late to do much about the situation.
SDN Communications recently launched a service to help companies assess and improve their cybersecurity readiness. It's called CyberRx.
A Maryland company created the software. Certified SDN coaches help businesses review, assess and improve their ability to protect themselves against cyberattacks and cybercrime.
"The great capability of this software is that it first guides a company through the evaluation process. Then it reveals where a company is doing well and where there's room for improvement," said Jake VanDewater, a certified CyberRx coach at SDN.
VanDewater is also SDN's director of network operations.
An initial on-site review with the CyberRx software and an SDN coach helps a business identify gaps in network protection and manage risks better, VanDewater said.
"This is a great starting point," he said. "It could be a tool for a company just starting a cybersecurity program or those trying to improve an already mature, robust program."
The platform was developed after the federal government released guidelines to help protect the nation's critical business infrastructure. That includes industries such as telecommunications, financial services, health care, energy, transportation, food and agriculture.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, a nonregulatory agency within the Department of Commerce, worked with business leaders, government officials and academic experts to develop the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. This series of voluntary, flexible guidelines are scalable to the size of the companies using them.
Working through the best practices in the framework helps companies think critically about operations, vulnerabilities and needs.
SDN worked its way through the framework and went looking for a tool to help track and measure its cybersecurity progress. It not only chose CyberRx, but also recognized the impact it could have on other businesses and became a licensed reseller.
Today, several SDN employees are certified coaches to help businesses review their security practices. They've led six member telecom companies in South Dakota through a CyberRx review and have helped others in neighboring states.
The initial cybersecurity fitness review takes about three hours, VanDewater said. But it can immediately help a company identify strengths and weaknesses in its practices and suggest where more attention or resources might be needed.
To find out how your business can estimate potential losses and your ability to recover from a cyberattack, visit the CyberRx web page and fill out the form.
Tags: CyberRx cybersecurity SDN Communications
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Often, businesses victimized in cyberspace don't immediately realize they have been attacked. That unfortunate reality becomes evident later when it's too late to do much about the situation. This new service can help.
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Sales, Special Offers and Other Portal News
Daily Royale Indie Deals
genkicoll
Location : Pacific Northwest
Re: Daily Royale Indie Deals
by genkicoll on Fri Mar 28, 2014 3:59 pm
Steam strategy game on sale for just $0.99! (Also DRM-free and Desura)
500 keys, 7 Days
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Skyward Collapse. We've got 500 keys for this Steam & Desura strategy game on Windows & Mac from Arcen Games on sale at a huge 80% off. That's just $0.99 for those in the US.
How do you balance a war between towns without letting either side obliterate the other? How do you rule over gods, creatures, and men who refuse to obey you? How do you build a thriving landscape of villages against the threat of bandits and mythological powers? Skyward Collapse places you into the role of The Creator, and frees you to tackle these problems your own way.
Your task is to build and populate the floating continent of Luminith. You can create -- but not control -- gods, creatures, and artifacts from both Greek and Norse mythology. The power you wield with these is immense. (As one example, Heimdall's horn causes everyone standing outside to drop dead.) Your task is to keep both factions alive until The Master calls you home -- but this is harder than it sounds. Bandits, along with periodic Woes add to the variety of challenges that you'll face in any given game. Every game plays out differently, and you'll need even the craziest of your powers in order to survive.
http://www.dailyroyale.com/
Never be a prisoner of your past.
It was just a lesson, not a life sentence.
by pippi on Fri Mar 28, 2014 4:37 pm
OK, Dumb Question - I've never done a Daily Royale because I thought you had to have Steam. But I don't? I could download this directly from Desura?
For somebody who's been gaming longer than I care to admit, I feel Pretty Stupid.
When you go to Daily Royal (or any indie deal like this) there will be icons above each game. Ones I've seen: Windows icon for PC, an apple for Mac, the Steam valve, Desura, penguin for Linux, and an open lock or simply an icon that says DRM-free for direct download.
This one you can get for Steam, Desura, AND DRM-free!
By the way, I only post these indie deals for companies that I trust!
by pippi on Sat Mar 29, 2014 2:45 am
Oh, Genki - I know you would only post something you trusted! I trust you or I wouldn't have joined your forum! Even though I had seen the DRM-free button, I was not sure how that worked with Desura and/or Steam. I made the switch from computer to console gaming long enough ago that I have a lot to learn in this digital world! I appreciate your patience and your help. This one was a purchase for the other half - we'll see if it's a hit or not.
by genkicoll on Wed Apr 02, 2014 6:13 pm
Environmental puzzle game on sale for just $1.99!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Shattered Haven. We've got 500 keys for this Steam & Desura environmental puzzle game on Windows & Mac from Arcen Games on sale at a huge 80% off. That's just $1.99 for those in the US.
An Environmental Puzzle Game about Family, Grit, and Survival. Grays roam the land, largely in the absence of human interference. These aren't your typical Zed -- theirs is a very different sort of apocalypse. Animals spontaneously transform into twisted, violent beings.
by genkicoll on Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:28 pm
Gravi for $2.49
Gravi is an intense puzzle-platformer that'll test your tolerance for pain. Fling yourself through terrorizing traps and manipulate gravity to swing towards victory. Death is guaranteed.
by genkicoll on Fri Apr 04, 2014 5:08 pm
Bridge building game Bridge It Plus on sale for just $4.99!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Bridge It Plus. We've got 500 keys for this Steam & Desura bridge building game on Windows from Chronic Logic on sale at a huge 75% off. That's just $4.99 for those in the US.
Set in the picturesque surroundings of sparse deserts and dense forests it is your task to strategically design and construct an engineering masterpiece. Watch in eager anticipation as unsuspecting motorists, heavy freight trains and tourist riverboats approach. Will your solution stand up to the test or will tons of mangled steel be sent plummeting into the river below? -30 challenging levels from novice to expert -Cars, trucks, trains to drive across your bridges -Boats to really test your draw bridges -Build suspension bridges, draw bridges and more! -Ability to save out and swap levels with friends -Scoring system rewards clever design and cheap bridges -Intuitive editing tools allow you to build beautiful bridges -Narrated tutorial levels -Earthquakes to really put your bridges through their paces.
by genkicoll on Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:35 am
Steam action RPG Legend of Aethereus on sale for just $7.49!
7 Days, 500 Keys
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Legend of Aethereus. We've got 500 keys for this Steam action RPG on Windows, Mac & Linux from Three Gates on sale at a huge 75% off. That's just $7.49 for those in the US.
The planet of Aethereus is an ancient and mysterious world filled with majestic forests, misty swamps, deep caves and ancient ruins. Devastated by three large astronomical events, the Three Great Skyfalls, it is a world just coming out of chaos and ruin. The recent unearthing of The Gauldron Tablets has revealed the existence of The Seven Ancient Skyfall Relics. The promise of unlimited power for those who possess the objects has led to a frenzied search across all of Aethereus.
by genkicoll on Wed Apr 09, 2014 11:20 am
Desura puzzle game Little Trus Man on sale for just $0.99!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Little Trus Man. We've got 500 keys for this Desura (and recently Greenlit for Steam) puzzle game on Windows from PRC Production on sale at a huge 80% off. That's just $0.99 for those in the US.
Little Trus Man is a puzzle stacking / scrolling game, the first indie title made by PRC Production. Little Trus Man is the story of this little boy who has his dog, Tyler, taken away from him. Heartbroken, he decides to put on Little Trus Man's costume and go look for Tyler… It is the start of an extraordinary journey through amazing worlds, where he is able to shape the landscape in order to advance. However, as Little Trus Man keeps running, he begins to understand that these worlds are quite different from the one he is used to, and while reality slowly catches up on him, it becomes more and more difficult to advance in these worlds. Will Little Trus Man ever find Tyler?
by genkicoll on Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:38 am
Steam tactical roleplaying game Expeditions: Conquistador on sale for just $5.99! (Also available DRM-free)
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Expeditions: Conquistador. We've got 500 keys for this Steam and Desura tactical roleplaying game on Windows, Mac & Linux from Logic Artists on sale at a huge 70% off. That's just $5.99 for those in the US.
Expeditions: Conquistador is a tactical roleplaying game with a touch of strategic resource management and a pinch of choose-your-own-adventure. Conquistador is set in a rarely visited part of history which is rife with mystery, political intrigue, and good old-fashioned violence.
by genkicoll on Tue Apr 15, 2014 3:00 pm
Comedy adventure game Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People on sale for just $7.49!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People. We've got 500 keys for this Steam comedy adventure game on Windows & Mac from Telltale Games on sale at a huge 75% off. That's just $7.49 for those in the US.
You may already know Strong Bad from his regular appearances answering emails and doling out not-so-useful advice on Homestarrunner.com. Now he's the star of a five episode comedy adventure gaming series for PC; Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People.
With all new storylines co-written by the guys from Homestarrunner.com, you'll feel like you're inside Strong Bad's world. (You may even start to talk like him!) Each episode has a different theme and you get to hang out with with Homestar, The Cheat, Bubs — the whole crew. It's like a Strong Bad cartoon on steroids. As Strong Bad would say, what the crap are you waiting for? Jump on in!
Also available DRM-free
by genkicoll on Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:48 am
Telltale adventure game Hector: Badge of Carnage on sale for just $4.99!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Hector: Badge of Carnage. We've got 500 keys for this Steam game on Windows & Mac from Telltale Games on sale at a huge 75% off. That's just $4.99 for those in the US.
Also known as the "Fat Arse of the Law", Hector is the flawed, misanthropic Detective Inspector with the Clappers Wreake Police Service. Violent, drunken, callous, vulgar, sarcastic, bloody minded - on a good day. His philosophy: everyone is guilty. Clappers Wreake - the town that took the "Great" out of Britain - is a festering, pus-ridden ulcer on the underbelly of society. It's where murder is just one shot in a toxic cocktail of crime and the answers are written in blood. Sometimes pee... but mostly blood. When a hostage crisis erupts in the centre of Clappers Wreake, Hector has to make a choice: carry out a terrorist's demands, or let innocent hostages die. Hector's still on the fence!
[NOTE: This game contains mature themes and language.]
Available at Steam, Desura, and DRM-free
by genkicoll on Wed May 21, 2014 3:04 pm
Telltale Game's Puzzle Agent on sale for just $1.25!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Puzzle Agent. We've got 500 keys for this Steam game on Windows and Mac from Telltale Games on sale at a huge 75% off. That's just $1.25 for those in the US. You also get the 15 track soundtrack album in FLAC & MP3.
Created with indie comic artist Graham Annable's unique narrative and visual sensibilities, delivered with the distinctive Telltale storytelling style, Puzzle Agent is sure to challenge, thrill and engage in more ways than you can shake a cryptogram at! Plentiful puzzles to challenge your neurons while investigating the strange, peculiar and mind-boggling to crack the case! Your discoveries provide clues to the larger mystery crippling the town, or uncover puzzles that must be solved to reveal answers...or even more questions!
Includes Desura, Steam, and DRM-Free
http://www.dailyroyale.com/?royale=132
by genkicoll on Sat May 24, 2014 4:48 pm
Telltale Game's Puzzle Agent 2 on sale for just $2.49!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Puzzle Agent 2. We've got 500 keys for this Steam game on Windows and Mac from Telltale Games on sale at a huge 75% off. That's just $2.49 for those in the US. You also get the 15 track soundtrack album in MP3 format.
This Layton-esque puzzle adventure sequel uncovers additional mysteries via new plot additions such as haunting visions of astronauts in the woods and wraps up unresolved mysteries from Puzzle Agent 1.
Agent Nelson Tethers just solved the biggest case of his career. So why isn't he satisfied? There's still the case of a missing eraser factory foreman, a whispering madness is still creeping from mind to mind, and a troubling recurrence of... creatures... is lurking into the town.
The FBI's Department of Puzzle Research has marked the case closed -- are they sweeping it under the rug? Or worse, do they not even care? Worried that the case will languish forever unsolved, Tethers must go rogue and venture back to the eerie town of Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all.
by genkicoll on Wed Jun 04, 2014 2:00 pm
My Owl Software's Platformer Apple Jack 1+2 on sale for just $1.49!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Apple Jack 1 + 2. We've got 500 keys for this Desura platformer on Windows from My Owl Software on sale at a huge 50% off - that's just $1.49 for those in the US.
Apple Jack, a little man with an apple for a head, has been embarking on critically acclaimed Xbox adventures since 2010, and is now on the PC in this splendid double pack! - Ride enemies, pick them up and HURL them at each other. - Dodge spikes, saw blades and huge boss enemies. - Chain kills to create huge, screen-filling fruit explosions. - Over 160 fiendish/head-scratching levels across 8 rural environments. - 20+ hours of gameplay! "A smart delight of a game" ~ Eurogamer 9/10 (both games) "Some of the tautest game design you're likely to find" ~ Edge 8/10 (both games) "One of the loveliest things on the Xbox" ~ IGN 8/10 (Apple Jack 2).
There's one for The Book of Legends (the RPG) for $4.49, too! I never got an e-mail on this one!
by genkicoll on Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:35 pm
Classic platform game action Blood of the Werewolf 80% off at $1.99!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is Blood of the Werewolf. We've got 500 keys for this Steam only classic platformer on Windows developed by Scientifically Proven on sale at a huge 80% off. That's just $1.99 for those in the US!
Become Selena, loving mother, devoted wife and powerful werewolf. Take revenge on the monsters that have slain your husband and stolen your child, in this love letter to classic platformers. Seamlessly transform from human to werewolf in light of the moon, as you shoot, slash and smash your way through over 30 enemies and face off against five brutal boss arenas.
by genkicoll on Wed Jun 18, 2014 12:01 pm
Bumpkin Brothers' strategy game The Tribloos 2 on sale for just $2.99!
Our latest Daily Royale deal is The Tribloos 2. We've got 500 keys for this Steam & Desura strategy game on Windows from the Bumpkin Brothers on sale at a huge 70% off - that's just $2.99 for those in the US
The Tribloos 2 is the sequel to the best-selling time management game, The Tribloos. Trey's village is under threat once more. Before there was only one storm to worry about, now there have been many and Matilda the dragon is being tired out trying to blow them all away! Can You Help Trey Save His Island? As always, Brainy has an idea, a wild fantastic idea that will definitely work...this time...he promises! But it's going to take real team work, skill and strategic planning to make it succeed. Are you up to the task? This time the Tribloos will be travelling far away from their island home and deep into the unknown as they discover that the storms are not naturally occurring.
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Lidl still tops the list in Slovakia, among employers and taxpayers
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Lava from a volcano on the Canary Island is already flowing into the Atlantic Ocean
Gene Ingram September 29, 2021 2 min read
A stream of lava flowing from the La Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma has begun to pour into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, prompting volcanologists' concerns about the possible release of toxic gases.
The regional government of the Spanish archipelago has banned entry within two nautical miles from where lava is expected to enter the Atlantic Ocean, and on Monday asked residents around Tazacourt not to leave their homes.
Scientists warn that "when the magma enters the sea water, a reaction occurs that causes the escape of fumes that can be toxic.
"Inhalation or contact with acidic gases and liquids may irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory tract and cause breathing problems, particularly in people with pre-existing respiratory conditions," warned Miguel Angel Morquindi, technical director of the Office of Volcanic Emergency Planning (Pivolca). ).
Lava destroyed hundreds of homes
La Palma Island has been declared an area affected by a natural disaster due to the effects of the volcanic eruption. Molten rock has so far scorched more than 258 hectares of the island's surface and destroyed 589 properties, according to the European Union's Earth Watch program known as Copernicus.
The Spanish government allocated, on Tuesday, 10.5 million euros to help the victims of the explosion, especially for the purchase of homes or apartments for those whose homes were submerged in lava. Government spokeswoman Isabel Rodriguez said that five million of this amount is for the purchase of homes, and the rest is for the purchase of furniture and essential household supplies.
See also Western ally asks the West to stop making room for Putin
The eruption of the La Cumbre Vieja volcano required the evacuation of more than 6,000 people from their homes, but there were no reports of injuries or injuries so far.
The island of La Palma survives mainly on banana cultivation and tourism.
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I did "any didn't block the internet.
And the "LAN" rules Tab Screenshot ?
Did you "clear" the 10.0.0.22 States after create/save/apply the Rule ?
Working now after states cleared thanks man.
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Necklace and earrings crystal set for women. Perfect High Quality. Amazing design, noble style. Good for going out to a party or banquet.
Wunderschön!Schnell Lieferung!Ich bin sehr zufrieden!
Good product, store's communication is good and fast shipping just got delayed with post office.
I already received the product.amei! vendedor muito educado, estendeu o prazo de entrega sem problemas,produto conforme anunciado.não é leve, simplesmente lindo.
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Eilan Donan, Scotland – Island in Loch Duich – Cookham Arts Club – Maria Meerstadt
Artist: Maria Meerstadt
Eilan Donan Summer
Scotland: Island in Loch Duich
Art Medium: Oil on Canvas
Painting Price: Please contact the Artist
Maria Meerstadt
Landscape, Floral and Animal Artist
Painting in Oil
Art Tutor - All Art Mediums
Classes in Maidenhead
Email: mariameerstadt@yahoo.co.uk
Website: mariameerstadt.com
Maria has always loved to paint and feels immensely privileged to be a full-time artist.
The ideas for her work are influenced by colour. She never sees a blue sky – only shades of blue, with hints of pink, apricot, maybe grey! Trees are colours created on the trunks and leaves by sunlight, or times of the day.
Maria comes from the beautiful Channel Islands and has been lucky to have traveled extensively, always absorbing different cultures and scenery. Thirty years ago, she discovered Scotland and her main joy is capturing the beauty of the Highlands and Islands.
Maria is a member of Artists at Goring, Cookham Arts Club and is a Henley Arts Trail Artist. She exhibits regularly.
Maria is also an Art Tutor and runs regular classes in Maidenhead.
She teaches all the main mediums to adults, regardless of what stage they are at in their learning. Details are available on the website www.artalivemaidenhead.com
Windsor Castle Art Prints – Berkshire Artists Website
Berkshire Artists & Berkshire Art Scenes – Paintings, Commissions and Prints
Artist: David Drury
Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Windsor Castle, which is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, is open to visits by the public throughout the year. Built under the rule of William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 39 monarchs. Today The Queen spends most of her private weekends at the Castle.
Painting Medium: Watercolour
Image Size: Approx 42.5cm x 26.5cm
Availability: Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
Print Price: £50 + p & p
This Berkshire Art is by an artist from the Surrey Artists Website
David Drury
Paintings In Watercolour & Acrylic
Fine Art Prints For Sale
Please mention the Surrey Artists website
Email: david@drury-art.co.uk
Website: www.drury-art.co.uk
Gallery Of Berkshire Art Scenes painted by Surrey Artists
For more work by these artists, see their portfolios on the Surrey Artists website
David is largely self-taught and has developed his own recognisable style. He has reached a stage where his work is attracting attention at local exhibitions. He loves painting a wide variety of subjects using traditional methods, but particularly enjoys painting landscapes and buildings combined with a use of strong colour.
David now has his own website which has the full range of his art work, including a Surrey Scenes Collection, a set of Venice and Florence Paintings, and a Gallery of his other art. Most paintings are available as high quality, limited-edition Giclée prints.
Art Groups
David Drury is a member of Woking Art Society, Byfleet Art Group, The North Surrey Artists Group and Pirbright Art Group.
The Derek Cooke website has been created by Surrey and Sussex Artists. If you are an artist in need of a website, please Contact Us.
Art WebsiteTestimonials
"Dear Chris,
We are delighted with our art website. In addition to all the items we requested, you have added many artistic details that really enhanced the site.
We would also like to thank you for your patience, explaining and talking us through all the concepts we did not understand.
It has also been reassuring knowing that you are on the end of the phone ready to answer our queries as they arise.
It has been a pleasure working with you.
Best regards."
Derek and Diane Cooke
Art Website by Surrey Artists
"This is the second website that Chris and Colette from Surrey Artists have designed for me and I am delighted with the result. They put in an amazing amount of work collating a large amount of detail to ensure my paintings are professionally displayed.
The finished website has already attracted a large number of serious enquiries some of which have been converted"
David Harmer
Windsor Castle Painting – Barges on River Thames – Berkshire Art Gallery
Monday, January 6th, 2020
Artist: David Harmer
Image Size: Approx 40cm x 30cm
Original Paintings From £75 Upwards
Watercolour Artist
St John's Village, Woking, Surrey
Email: davidrpharmer@gmail.com
Website: www.davidharmerwatercolour.co.uk
Blog: www.offtoafineart.com
I have been painting in watercolour now for about twenty years. Most of what I have learned has been through observation and tuition at workshops, and through art clubs. I live now in St.Johns Village, not far from the Basingstoke canal, which in itself is an inspiration, offering up endless subjects changing throughout the year.
This gallery is a showcase of some of my watercolour paintings. For a full set see my website. Some of them are recent, and some are not so, but just retained because I like them. Some of them were sold long ago, others are still available. Waterways are a constant favourite, either local or from my travels. There is nothing quite like watercolour for depicting water. However, the gallery does show quite a mix of subjects, and as you can see, elephants have fascinated me for some time.
Watercolour is my chosen medium. It can be infuriating, but rewarding when successful. I have come a long way with it, but there is always more to do, so am unlikely to change to another medium. Occasionally I add some ink for a particular effect, otherwise I depend on the purity of watercolour.
Painting is for me a pleasure, and exhibiting is part of the experience. I usually exhibit locally four or five times a year, with regular venues in Guildford and Pirbright.
Sales enquiries are are gladly received. I don't as yet produce prints, maybe I will one day, but so far have only sold originals. I have sent pictures all over the globe, and can go into detail if you want to enquire about any particular painting. At the time of writing this, the paintings which I have sold are widely distributed not only across the UK, but also hang in collections in France, Eire, Spain, Italy, Greece, Holland, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
I am always very pleased to receive commissions.
Full exhibiting member of Woking Society of Arts
Exhibiting member of Pirbright Art Club
Ice Skating – Windsor Castle Berkshire Art Gallery – Christmas Cards & Prints
Thursday, January 2nd, 2020
Artist: Sera Knight
Ice Skating at Windsor Castle, Berkshire
Christmas cards, greeting cards, posters & prints of this Windsor Castle Ice Skating art is available in a range of sizes and frame options – Click here
Sera Knight, SWA
Horsell, Woking, Surrey
Paintings in all Media
Email: info@seraknight.co.uk
Website: www.seraknight.co.uk
Products: Prints, Cards & Art Gifts
Sera has been drawing and painting since childhood. She paints mainly in watercolour, acrylic and mixed media. Tackling human figure and perspective has always been her favourite subjects but she enjoys the challenge of different subjects. Regardless of the subject, to be able to use the light cleverly, create a mystical atmosphere together with technical and emotional strength is her aim. Sera also paints on glass objects to the effect of stained glass and exhibits these separately.
Born in Ankara, Turkey, Sera has a degree in Architecture. She lived in Stavanger, Norway from 1980 to 1993 and worked as an architect in the oil industry. Now living in the Woking area of Surrey, Sera is a member of various art societies and groups and exhibits her work regularly with these. She also teaches adult education classes and tutors private groups in mainly watercolour, mixed media and drawing mediums.
Fine Art Prints, Gifts, Greetings Cards & Christmas Cards
A collection of Sera's paintings have been made available as Art Prints, Greetings Cards and a wide selection of Gifts. You can see them here: Art Prints & Gifts Portfolio
A collection of her work is also availabe as Art Prints in a range of sizes and frame options here: Framed and Unframed Art Prints
Some of her winter art has been made available as Christmas Cards. See the website: www.fine-art-greetings-cards.com
Sera Knight SWA (Society of Women Artists) is also a member of Woking Society of Art, Guildford Art Society, Virginia Water Art Society & Farnham Art Society.
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... that there is such a thing as the Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve? What, do you think I'm lying or something? Click the link. Via Dealbreaker. It's 7.7 million kilograms, all told, which is about six million litres on the basis of a quick google search for the density of maple syrup. Two and a half swimming pools' worth, or about fifty Routemaster buses. Canada is genuinely the Saudi Arabia of maple syrup.
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Gloria Sellers Hess
Gloria Sellers Hess, 93, born December 23, 1927, passed away June 20, 2021 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. She was the widow of John J. "Jack" Hess II who died on December 31, 2003. She was the daughter of Katherine Scott and Ralph Sellers, and the stepdaughter to George Ness Spalding. Gloria was born and raised in Lancaster County. She attended Lancaster Catholic and graduated from Manheim Township High School. Later she furthered her education at the Philadelphia School of Fine Art. In earlier days, she and her husband of over 50 happy years had a wide circle of friends and lived part time in Boynton Beach, FL. There they enjoyed golf, tennis, and being warm. Gloria had 7 holes in one in her years of playing golf. She was a long-time member of The Lancaster Country Club, The Hamilton Club, Del Ray Dunes Country Club, The Junior League, the former St. Joseph Hospital Auxiliary, and St. Leo The Great Catholic Church. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Patricia Hess Pollard, granddaughter, Hillary Elizabeth Hess, grandson, Alexander S. Hess, and great-grandson, Mekhi J. Hess. She is also survived by a very supportive stepfamily including stepsister, Edith, wife of Dave Heckle, and their children Pamela Whallon, wife of Pete, who was always there for Gloria to the eternal appreciation of the family, Sally Summers, wife of Rob, Mary Welk, and David Heckle, husband of Melanie. In addition to her husband, John J. (Jack) Hess, II, she was predeceased by her son, John J. Hess III. The family would like to thank Homestead Village and the nurses and doctors at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital for their extraordinary kindness in treating Gloria. Interment will take place Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Our Lady of Consolation Cemetery, Parkesburg, followed by a family picnic at the Heckle Farm. Donations in her honor to the Lancaster Humane Society or the charity of your choice.
Gloria Sellers Hess, 93, born December 23, 1927, passed away June 20, 2021 at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital. She was the widow of John J. "Jack" Hess II who died on December 31, 2003. She was the daughter of Katherine... View Obituary & Service Information
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Nov 22, · I Spit on Your Grave is a film that will never be accepted as a serious piece of film-making. This is thanks in part to the gratuitous rape and murder scenes, which don't exactly hold back the shocks; and it's also due to the time in which it was made/10(K). Jun 14, · Watch I Spit on Your Grave, I Spit on Your Grave Full free movie Online HD. Writer Jennifer Hills (Butler) takes a retreat from the city to a charming cabin in the woods to start on her next book. But Jennifer's presence in the relaxinndilley.comector: Steven R. Monroe. Apr 23, · Get I Spit on Your Grave: Deja Vu DVD and Blu-ray release date, movie poster and movie stats. Forty years ago, a writer named Jennifer Hills found herself trapped in every woman's worse nightmare: several men kidnapped her from her cabin retreat and /5.
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This Homemade Caramel Corn recipe is quick and easy to make. Children love it and it brings out the child in even the most stoic adult!
Nothing says fall to me like Homemade Caramel Corn! What's not to love about it? Ok, so you may not like the sugar and I agree. But, since the majority of our diet is "clean", I fall back on the 80/20 rule and let it go!
I love the song, "Let is Go…" from Frozen and in this case it is very applicable.
If you find yourself worried about the holidays and all the sweets your family is exposed to – let it go! Just make sure that you are daily giving good-for-you foods and especially probiotics like kefir, yogurt, homemade sauerkraut….
We are fearfully and wonderfully made and our bodies can handle a lot. Oh, don't get me wrong, I try to make sure the family is getting the best possible nutrition but there are times and seasons that splurges are good.
Just don't stay in splurge mode! Remeber – 80/20!
If you are pushed for time and need a quick snack, this Homemade Caramel Corn recipe is quick, easy and just the recipe you need.
This recipe is so quick and easy, that I even use it during the vineyard pruning season (when my time in the kitchen is very limited) as a treat and pick-me-up.
Homemade caramel corn is loved by children and adults alike. There is just something about the taste that brings a smile to everyone's face!
If you remember Cracker Jack's you will definitely appreciate this recipe. With the peanuts added, it is a great homemade replacement without all the unnecessary ingredients!
You will be surprised at just how easy making your own homemade caramel corn is – you can thank me later 😉 The hardest part is mixing the caramel and the popcorn. And, that is not really hard!
When it comes to clean up, simply let the boiler that you mixed it all up in soak in water. The water dissolves the sugar and even clean-up is a breeze!
Try adding festive spices such as cinnamon and cloves to the corn!
If you've tried this homemade caramel corn recipe or any other recipe on Cultured Palate please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, YouTube and TWITTER.
Homemade Caramel Corn - Quick and Easy!
Mix in a boiler the brown sugar, light corn syrup, butter and salt.
Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the vanilla and baking soda - mix well.
Pour quickly over the popcorn and stir to coat evenly.
Put in oven at 200 F for 1 hour.
This is the perfect sweet treat, I enjoy this all year round!
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Spotted-duck-meal is a non-native member of the duckweed family that reaches the northern edge of its range in Massachusetts. This tiny aquatic plant has "leaves" (thalli) with 5-7 veins, and about 2-7 dangling roots, all of which puncture the tiny scale at the base of the leaves. It inhabits high-nutrient waters of lakes and rivers.
thalli with mostly 7–16 veins, 1–1.5 times as long as wide, and roots numbering 7–21 per thallus, only 1 or 2 perforating the small, membranous scale at thallus base (vs. L. punctata, with thalli with mostly 5–7 veins, 1.5–2 times as long as wide, and roots numbering mostly 2–7, all perforating the small, membranous scale at thallus base).
spotted-duck-meal. Lemna punctata G.F.W. Mey.; Spirodela punctata (G.F.W. Mey.) C.H. Thompson • MA. Mesotrophic to eutrophic waters of lakes and rivers.
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Elizabeth Warren Is Not a White Knight for Democrats
As Hillary Clinton's poll numbers drop, Matt Yglesias talks up Elizabeth Warren's chances today:
The basic bargain of the Clinton campaign is breaking down: Democrats increasingly feel they need other options in case Clinton turns out to be much less electable than they thought. So far, that search has manifested in an odd yearning for a third Joe Biden presidential campaign.
But it's always been Warren—not Biden—who seemed like the person who could actually beat Clinton in a primary, who is a more charismatic campaigner than Clinton, who is better than Clinton at garnering positive media coverage, and whose record is more in touch with the populist mood of the electorate. And it's Warren—not Sanders—whom the left wing of the party wanted to recruit as its champion.
I don't see it. Warren's obvious problem is that it's too late: She just doesn't have time to set up a serious campaign with serious fundraising anymore. It's probably too late for Biden too, but at least he has decades of political experience and a big base of supporters that he could call on if he decides to run.
But Warren has an even bigger problem: Her background is just too narrow. This is a problem for Sanders too, but at least he has a well-established record on a wide range of domestic issues and is campaigning on a broad platform of tackling income inequality. Warren, by contrast, is focused like a laser on one thing: Wall Street. I'm sure she has fairly conventional Democratic views on everything else, but she rarely talks about them because she wants to stay focused on financial abuse. This is probably smart on her part, but it makes her a poor choice as a presidential candidate.
A few years down the road this may change. But right now she looks attractive mostly because no one has gone after her yet. She'd look a whole lot less shiny if she threw her hat into the ring this year, and I think she knows it. That's why she's not running. She understands this stuff a lot better than many of her supporters do.
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Best Thanksgiving Day Quotes 1. Happy Thanksgiving There Is No Sincerer Love Than The Love Of Food. 2. This Is The That The Lord Has Made, Let Us Rejoice And Be Glad It In It. 3. Happy Thanksgiving. 4. Be Thankful For What You Have. Your Life, No Matter How Bad You Think It Is, Is Someone Else's Fairy Tale.
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New EPA Rules Show Obama's No Longer Hiding War on Coal - Time. For five years, the coal industry and its fossil-fueled allies in the Republican Party have accused the Obama Administration of waging a war on coal.
This story was originally published on Grist. It is common for the coal industry and its conservative allies in politics and media to complain that President Obama is waging a "war on coal."
Who's Waging The War On Coal? Not The U.S. Government.
2016-10-27· You may have heard there's an election going on. Under normal circumstances, this would be a great time to do a serious deep dive into the candidates' energy policies and compare them.
That was the claim from EPA chief Scott Pruitt ahead of his announcement that he would rewrite a signature climate change program from the Obama era.
Who Really Declared War On Coal There's been a lot of talk over the past year about a war on coal, but those who blame the U.S. administration are missing the real picture. There is indeed a war on coal, but it was declared by Science, and increasingly the government of China.
The War on Coal Exists, but Miners Are the Targets Coal executives are trying to take advantage of workers as more and more companies go belly-up.
2016-06-17· The "War on Coal," the report says, has imposed "$312 billion in costs and more than 30 million paperwork burden hours" on the industry. Such a nice, neat explanation.
The huge decline in coal use is due to regulations by Obama's Enviromental Protection Agency and cheap natural gas, which "spurred increases in natural gas-fired power generation in several states, generally at the expense of coal-fired generation," according to the EIA.
Coal's War On America- is there really a war on coal,Coal stocks are falling Coal companies are declaring bankruptcy at an astonishing rate Is there, really, a war on coal?
"The war against coal is over." That was the claim from EPA chief Scott Pruitt ahead of his announcement that he would rewrite a signature climate change program from the Obama era.
The "war on coal" is a phrase that's increasingly popular in Central Appalachia politics. With declines in coal jobs and new rules from the EPA to target carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants, the words become hugely political--especially during an election year.
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Why does the fan on my oven keep running after I have turned it off?
The fan you can hear is a cooling fan which is located behind the control panel. This will continue to run for a while after the oven has been turned off to assist in the cooling process. The fan will stop automatically when the oven has cooled down.
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Kalmar Global's RT022 rough-terrain telescopic forklift is compact enough to drive right inside a container, and has a 5,000-lb. lifting capacity.
Using batteries to drive an electric motor, the hydraulic power unit of Versalift bucket lifts run cleaner and quieter, while resulting in significant fuel savings over their powertrain-driven counterparts.
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Top 14: Longest United Airlines Flights In the World
(Updated 9/1/16):
Added SFO-SIN
Added TLV-SFO
Removed IAD-DXB
I recently researched and completed a list outlining the longest Delta flights in the world and was surprised to see that Delta is considered to be one of the biggest airlines in the world based upon a number of metrics. However, I also became curious about the other U.S. based carriers.
Top 7: Longest domestic US flights
Top 12: Longest Non-Stop Delta Flights in the World
Top 15: Longest Fifth Freedom Flights in the World
Top 10: World's longest non-stop flights
Top 16 Longest Emirates Fifth Freedom Routes: Coming to a City Near You
Delta might have United beat based upon number of passengers:
Delta carried 164.6 million passengers in 2013 vs United's 139.2 million
But United excels based upon passenger-miles flown:
In 2013 United had 330 million passenger kilometers flows vs Delta's 313 million
A few interesting points from this list:
While United loves their Boeing 777-200s, we're starting to see a shift to the B787. It used to be that of the 18 longest United flights, 13 were operated using the B777-200ER aircraft. They have about 74 of them in their fleet, making up about 10% of the total aircraft. But now, out of 18 flights, 6 are operated by B787s and 10 are flown on B777s.
Although most of the hubs make an appearance a few times on this list, the Houston-IAH hub has the fewest ultra-long haul flights, making an appearance only once.
It makes sense that United beats Delta based upon passenger-miles flown. For example, United has about 18 flights that are longer than 6,500 miles vs Delta's 10 flights above that threshold.
Of their 23 B787-9s on order, United has already taken delivery of 18 of them. And as expected, they've been adding more ultra-long haul routes between unique city pairs (San Francisco to Tel Aviv, for example).
Top 14 Longest Non-Stop United Flights
(Update 9/1/16):
1. San Francisco, CA-SFO –> Singapore-SIN takes place as the new #1 longest United route with 8,446 miles (13,593 km) aboard a new B787-9. The route, UA flight # 1 or UAL1, is scheduled at 16 hr 35 min. Service began on June 1, 2016, and United is tied with Singapore Airlines for 3rd longest flight in the world on this route.
2. Newark, NJ-EWR –> Hong Kong-HKG is currently 2nd longest United flight in the world at 8,065 miles (12,979 km). The 15 hr 50 min flight is operated by United's B777-200. UAL179 (UA flight # 179) is also tied with Cathay Pacific for the 14th longest flight in the world.
3. Los Angeles-LAX –> Melbourne, Australia-MEL clocks in as United 3rd longest flight. Scheduled service began on October 26, 2014 and was made possible by the airline's shiny new Boeing 787-9. UA flight #98 (UAL98) will take 15 hr 45 min to cover 7,921 mi (12,748 km). Shared with Qantas, this is currently the 23rd longest flight in the world.
4. Newark, NJ-EWR –> Bombay, India-BOM has a scheduled duration of 15 hr 50 min for the 7,807 mile (12,564 km) journey. Coded as UAL49 (UA Flight # 49), the flight is operated by a Boeing 777-200. This is also the 26th longest flight in the world, shared with Air India.
5. Chicago, IL – O'Hare-ORD –> Hong Kong-HKG is also operated by a B777-200. UA flight # 895 covers 7,794 miles (12,543 km) during the 15 hr 55 min flight. Cathay Pacific is tied with United for this route in sharing the 27th longest flight in the world.
6. Los Angeles-LAX –> Sydney, Australia-SYD, UA flight # 839 (UAL839) scheduled flight time is 15 hr 05 min. A Boeing 787-9 covers the 7,488 mile (12,051 km) route.
7. Tel Aviv-TLV –>San Francisco, CA-SFO became the 7th longest United flight when it began service on March 30, 2016. The 7,422 mile (11,936 km) flight is operated by a B787-9. The route, UA flight # 955 or UAL955, is scheduled at 15 hr 05 min.
8. San Francisco, CA-SFO –> Sydney, Australia-SYD comes in at number 6 with 7,417 miles (11,936 km) aboard a B787-9. The route, UA flight # 863 or UAL863, is scheduled at 14 hr 55 min.
9. Newark, NJ-EWR –> Shanghai, China-PVG covers a distance of 7,384 miles (11,883 km) during the 14 hr 55 min flight. UA flight # 86 (UAL86) is flown on a, you guessed it, B777-200.
10. Newark, NJ-EWR –> Delhi, India-DEL, aka UA flight # 83 (UAL83) makes for the 2nd non-stop US to India destination coming in at 7,324 miles (11,787 km). A B777-200 operates the 15 hr 15 min flight.
11. Chicago, IL – O'Hare-ORD –> Shanghai, China-PVG breaks up the B777-200 trend and finally gives us a route operated by a Boeing 747-400. UA flight # 835 (UAL835) lasts appx 14 hr 10 min covering 7,057 miles (11,357 km).
12. San Francisco, CA-SFO –> Hong Kong-HKG aka UAL869 (UA flight # 869) is the second (and final) B747-400 route on this list at 6,927 miles (11,148 km). The flight is scheduled to take 14 hr 15 min.
13. Washington, D.C. – Dulles-IAD –> Beijing, China-PEK has a scheduled flying time of 14 hr 00 min under UA flight # 807 (UAL807). The 6,921 mile (11,138 km) route is operated by a Boeing 777-200.
14. San Francisco, CA-SFO –> Chengdu, China-CTU rounds out the (self-admittedly arbitrarily) cutoff list at number 14. It is also United's 6th longest Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight at 14 hr 20 min. UA flight # 9 (UAL) covers 6,870 miles (11,056 km).
Other notable mentions
15. Newark, NJ-EWR –> Beijing, China-PEK. The 6,831 miles (10,993 km) long route is coded as UA flight # 89 (UAL89) with a duration of 13 hr 50 min aboard the B777-200.
The next 3 are grouped together since they're all United hubs to Tokyo-NRT. I find it pretty interesting that all of the flights are within about 100 miles of each other:
16. Washington, D.C. – Dulles-IAD –> Tokyo, Japan-NRT = UA flight # 803 (UAL803) and covers 6,753 miles (10,868 km) over 14 hr 05 min on a B777-200.
17. Newark, NJ-EWR –> Tokyo, Japan-NRT = UA flight # 79 (UAL79) and covers 6,732 miles (10,834 km) over 14 hr 00 min on a B777-200.
18. Houston, TX-IAH –> Tokyo, Japan-NRT = UA flight # 7 (UAL7) and covers 6,643 miles (10,691 km) over 13 hr 45 min on a B777-200.
19. Chicago, IL – O'Hare-ORD –> Beijing, China-PEK = 6,579 mi (10,588 km)
Discontinued longest non-stop United Flights
The only discontinued ultra-long haul United flight I could find data was JFK-HKG, if you know of any others, please post them in the comment section below!
New York, NY – Kennedy-JFK –> Hong Kong-HKG was one of the shortest lived ultra-long haul flights in history. UA Flight #821 (UAL821) began service on April 1, 2001 and was cancelled within 5 months. The 8,072 mile (12,991 km) flight held the record as the longest flight in the world when it first began. Those that flew this rare route spent appx 15 hr 40 min aboard a Boeing 747-400.
Washington, D.C. – Dulles-IAD –> Dubai, United Arab Emirates-DXB used to be United's 9th longest flight before it was cancelled on Jan 23, 2016. When operating, it was scheduled to take 14 hr 25 min aboard a Boeing 777-200. UA flight # 977 (UAL977) covered a distance of 7,069 miles (11,376 km). Interestingly, this was the only route that United fly to Dubai-DXB and now there are none.
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Because Sussex Potato and Cheese Cakes are baked, they're really just cheesy, potato-y biscuits, not what you'd normally think of as a potato cake. They're really yummy, though.
Paul poached the eggs because he can nearly always manage to crack an egg without breaking the yolk. He is very, very patient and takes the longest of anyone I've ever seen to crack an egg. I can't watch him do it, because I start wanting to yell, "Hurry up and crack it already!!!" I just wallop the egg on the counter and frequently end up shoving my fingers directly into the yolk. Not great for poached eggs. We just use our large (13") covered skillet, fill it halfway with water, bring to a boil, salt the water, slide the eggs in one at a time with a saucer, then turn the heat down and simmer the eggs (covered) for 5 minutes. You'll definitely want a slotted spoon to get the eggs out. Even though they look a bit funky, I like the texture better than with an egg poacher. Plus, if you go the "old school" route, you don't have to buy extra equipment.
To continue the British theme, I recorded Uncle Silas from TCM (they're showing Jean Simmons movies every Tuesday this month). Based on Sheridan Le Fanu's gothic novel, which I shamefully have not read, Uncle Silas has more in common with Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights than H.E. Bates's genial My Uncle Silas.
The film version of Uncle Silas was made in 1947 and stars a young and very pretty Jean Simmons as Caroline Ruthyn, who comes into a large sum of money, which would go to her unscrupulous Uncle Silas (Derrick de Marney) if anything were to happen to her. Caroline, unaware of Silas's evil nature, goes to live with her uncle, who is cooking up something nasty for poor Caroline, aided by his dissolute son (Manning Whiley) and an evil cognac-swilling French governess, Madame de la Rougierre, played to perfection by Katina Paxinou. Will the dashing Lord Richard Ilbury (Derek Bond) come to the rescue in time?
I was surprised at how engrossing this film turned out to be. The sets are wonderfully decorated and the atmosphere is saturated with gloom and foreboding. Uncle Silas would be perfect for a dark and stormy night. Now I need to read the book!
Uncle Silas is available on DVD.
the recipe looks delicious. I have not tried to poach an egg yet. It must be a difficult task. I don't know about the film but if it looks like a sisters Brontë's book, it must be charming..
Really, the trickiest part of poaching an egg is getting it out of the shell with the yolk in tact. The rest is just believing that the viscous mass floating in the water will eventually form into a poached egg!
But these are really tasty biscuits. :-) Sounds like a lovely meal. I can picture eating on the veranda with a glass of lemonade.
I've actually been on a reduced-calorie diet for a long time because of my hypothyroidism. I promise I eat everything I make!
I have always thought egg poaching to be so much more tricky . . . I have to try this!
Are the potato cakes cake-ey or more solid potato-ey?
Laura- These potato cakes taste very much like a cheddar biscuit rather than what I would normally think of as a potato cake. Maybe because they're baked instead of put on a griddle?
The Sussex Potoato and Cheese cakes look awesome! I can't believe it's going to be 102 there today...we're at 97. (It's cooler here(ha), you should come this weekend!) Wasn't Jean Simmons just lovely?
Eggs, potatoes and cheese on the same plate? Yum, just yum. The film sounds lovely, too. I'll have to check it out.
Breakfast for dinner = one of my favorite things!
Looks like a great treat every weekends with my family. Can't wait doing this thing, specially the poached eggs. Must try!
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Report: Mass. health law, similar to Obama's, didn't hurt employer benefits
By Sam Baker - 05/13/13 03:51 PM EDT
The Massachusetts overhaul took effect in 2006. Between 2005 and 2011, employer-based insurance rose by about 1 percentage point in the state — while it fell by nearly 6 percentage points nationally, due to the recession.
Both the Massachusetts law and the federal overhaul include coverage mandates for employers. Massachusetts's version applied to smaller companies than the federal mandate and also carried significantly lighter penalties.
A business that doesn't provide coverage in Massachusetts has to pay a fine of roughly $300 per employee, according to the report, while the federal government will fine employers as much as $3,000 for each employee who receives a subsidy from the government.
But despite those more lenient penalties, employer-based insurance grew in the state, partly because of a separate mandate requiring individuals to carry insurance or pay a penalty, according to the report.
"We had people who were now demanding insurance," Robert Carey, formerly a top official in the Massachusetts insurance exchange, told the consulting firm.
The increased demand also occurred during a period when prices were skyrocketing in the state. The cost of an individual insurance policy soared more than 60 percent between 2003 and 2011, yet people still clamored for employer-based coverage, PricewaterhouseCoopers said.
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It was only much later, from the middle of the 17th till the middle of the 20th centuries, that these people were gradually taken inside the borders of the Tsardom of Moscow, then the Russian Empire, then the Soviet Union. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a 19th-century Russian composer, is world renowned for "Swan Lake" and the " Overture," among other pieces. Russians had no seas to navigate upon, so they moved across the continent of Eurasia. There are plains, taigas, steppes, plains and mountains.
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Yoken is a Lynx who "who grew up and still resides in Northwest Mississippi". His mate is Shirokuma; they are both members of staff for Rocket City FurMeet.
↑ Rocket City Fur Meet - Meet the Meet Staff. Last updated November 23, 2006. Retrieved December 7, 2006.
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Q: Android gridview scrolling bad loading image I'm using Picasso to load all my images in a Gridview and DBFlow to save in the Local database. But I have a problem when I download the images for the first time and if I'm scrolling in the gridview. The next images have the previous images and 1 second later the good image is loaded. I have to scroll 5 times or more and when all images is loaded I don't have this problem but for the first time yes.
Have you an idea to optimize my code ?
Gridview
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<GridView xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:id="@+id/gridview"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
android:columnWidth="130dp"
android:numColumns="auto_fit"
android:verticalSpacing="10dp"
android:horizontalSpacing="10dp"
android:stretchMode="columnWidth"
android:gravity="center"
android:background="@color/colorAppBackground"/>
Item Grid
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<RelativeLayout xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="130dp">
<ImageView
android:id="@+id/iv_thumbnail"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="match_parent"
android:adjustViewBounds="true"
android:scaleType="centerCrop"/>
<TextView
android:id="@+id/text_thumb"
android:layout_width="match_parent"
android:layout_height="wrap_content"
android:layout_alignParentBottom="true"
android:gravity="center"
android:textColor="@android:color/white"
android:background="#99000000"/>
</RelativeLayout>
Activity
public class GalleryActivity extends AppCompatActivity {
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
setContentView(R.layout.activity_gallery);
Bundle bundle = getIntent().getExtras();
int idAccount = bundle.getInt("idAccount");
callAdminPictures(idAccount);
}
public void callAdminPictures(final int idAccount){
// Build REST Adapter
Retrofit restAdapter = new Retrofit.Builder()
.baseUrl(Globals.SERVER_NAME)
.addConverterFactory(SimpleXmlConverterFactory.create())
.build();
// Create the App Service
ApplicationService appService = restAdapter.create(ApplicationService.class);
// Call Get admin pictures WS
Call<AdminPictures> getAdminPicturesWS = appService.getAdminPictures(idAccount);
getAdminPicturesWS.enqueue(new Callback<AdminPictures>() {
@Override
public void onResponse(Call<AdminPictures> call, Response<AdminPictures> response) {
AdminPictures apResponse = response.body();
List<PictureInfos> pictureInfos = apResponse.getPicturesList();
for (PictureInfos infos : pictureInfos) {
if (infos.exists()) {
infos.update();
} else {
infos.save();
}
}
List<PictureInfos> tablePictureInfos = new Select()
.from(PictureInfos.class)
.where(PictureInfos_Table.idAccount.is("" + idAccount))
.orderBy(PictureInfos_Table.idPicture, false)
.queryList();
GridView gridView = (GridView) findViewById(R.id.gridview);
gridView.setAdapter(new ImageAdapter(GalleryActivity.this, tablePictureInfos));
gridView.setOnItemClickListener(new AdapterView.OnItemClickListener() {
@Override
public void onItemClick(AdapterView<?> parent, View view, int position, long id) {
Toast.makeText(GalleryActivity.this, "" + position, Toast.LENGTH_SHORT).show();
}
});
}
@Override
public void onFailure(Call<AdminPictures> call, Throwable t) {
if (t.getMessage() != null) {
Log.e("AdminPictures WS Fail", t.getMessage());
}
}
});
}
Adapter
public class ImageAdapter extends BaseAdapter {
private Context mContext;
private LayoutInflater mLayoutInflater;
private List<PictureInfos> mPInfoList;
private boolean mToSave;
public ImageAdapter(Context context, List<PictureInfos> pInfoList) {
mContext = context;
mPInfoList = pInfoList;
mLayoutInflater = LayoutInflater.from(context);
}
@Override
public int getCount() {
return mPInfoList.size();
}
@Override
public Object getItem(int position) {
return null;
}
@Override
public long getItemId(int position) {
return 0;
}
@Override
public View getView(final int position, View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {
View view;
final ImageView imageView;
final TextView legend;
if(convertView == null){
view = mLayoutInflater.inflate(R.layout.thumbnail_gallery, parent, false);
}else{
view = convertView;
}
imageView = (ImageView) view.findViewById(R.id.iv_thumbnail);
legend = (TextView) view.findViewById(R.id.text_thumb);
final File file = new File(mContext.getExternalFilesDir(Environment.DIRECTORY_PICTURES), mPInfoList.get(position).getFilename());
mToSave = !file.exists();
Target target = new Target() {
@Override
public void onBitmapLoaded(final Bitmap bitmap, Picasso.LoadedFrom from) {
if(mToSave) {
new Thread(new Runnable() {
@Override
public void run() {
try {
FileOutputStream fileOutput = new FileOutputStream(file);
Log.i("catch", mPInfoList.get(position).getFilename());
bitmap.compress(Bitmap.CompressFormat.JPEG, 100, fileOutput);
fileOutput.close();
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
}).start();
}
imageView.setImageBitmap(bitmap);
if (mPInfoList.get(position).getFilename() != null) {
legend.setText(mPInfoList.get(position).getLegend());
}
}
@Override
public void onBitmapFailed(Drawable errorDrawable) {
}
@Override
public void onPrepareLoad(Drawable placeHolderDrawable) {
}
};
String pic = Globals.SERVER_NAME+Globals
.ACCOUNT_SERVER_PATH+mPInfoList
.get(position).getFolderPath()+"/"+
VgzTools.addSuffix(mPInfoList.get(position).getFilename(), "-thumb");
imageView.setTag(target);
if(!file.exists()){
Picasso.with(mContext)
.load(pic)
.into(target);
mToSave = true;
}else{
Picasso.with(mContext)
.load(file)
.into(target);
mToSave = false;
}
return view;
}
A: Inside getView() put this line
imageView.setImageDrawable(null);
The previous image is coming because of view recycling. For each item you don't always get a new view, instead views are recycled to save memory. So once you scrolled the initially visible items, you will get the view from previous item which already has image set in it. So you have to remove it explicitly.
A: My guess is that because you're not explicitly clearing the imageView in your getView(), it's retaining the current image when it's recycled (IE - when it's passed in as convertView). Picasso will eventually call onBitmapLoaded(), but until then, you're left with the 'old' image.
Try explicitly clearing the image.
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Bureau Mirko Borsche is a munich based graphic design studio founded by Mirko Borsche in 2007. The studio has been producing numerous projects such as magazines, catalogues, books, posters, typefaces, identities, industrial design, fashion design, exhibition design, movies and websites. Our clients hail from the fields of culture and business.
Alle Artikel und Projekte von Bureau Mirko Borsche im Überblick.
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Can you say "proud of a job well done?"
My sister has taken the learning process of quilting very seriously and done a terrific piece of work. Each step was shown slowly and carefully, then, I stepped back and watched her take ownership. At each turning point, we stepped back to admire the progress.
Finally ready to sandwich the designed front piece to the matching brown backing, I decided a shortcut for basting was in order. We joined the ladies' "First Friday's Sew N Share" group at my church and enlisted a better quilter than I, my friend Jan, to help me show my sis how to sandwich and baste with spray glue.
With left over fabric pieces, she made a pillow top cover, and I suggested she practice her quilting on the smaller piece first. She decided to do a "stitch in the ditch" encompassing each colorful 4-square. Then, she chose one of my stencils for a running design down the borders. She traced that design onto the front panel with a CLOVER white tracing pencil.
As a side note, this white marking pen darkens with time, which helps immensely with the time it takes for larger projects, yet it disappears with the touch of a hot iron.
Finally, with a big intake of breath and a slight nervousness, she began to quilt! At the lowest speed, the needle chugged along one stitch at a time. Not sure of herself, she took occasional glances of the back side which added a smile to the job. It didn't take her long to realize that she would have to often trek off to the ironing board to iron out wrinkles caused by the tugging and pulling under the short arm. But even those times gave us chances for quick admiration of the progress.
One week later, the "almost completed" lies across her bed and a proud resolve has settled in for a weekend rest from sewing. I am so pleased that my first attempt at teaching her my love for quilting has come to such a beautiful display of her diligent work.
Stitching threads for quilting are determined to finish and have a wonderful quilt and pillow cover packed in a suitcase when our time together is complete.
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Q: Простейший unit-тест с grunt-contrib-qunit Объясните пожалуйста, как должен выглядеть простейший unit-тест для javaScript с использованием инструмента grunt-contrib-qunit?
Тестовый проект на github
Не пойму почему PhantomJS не понимает что такое qunit. В package.json все зависимости прописаны и npm install их все скачивает.
Признаю, нет великого опыта javascript, nodejs, grunt, phantomjs.
C Getting Started на qunitjs.com разобрался, с этим проблем нет. Тест проходит.
Но хочется видеть в консоли, что тесты прошли. Понятно, что есть и другие инстументы для тестирования javascript-кода, но после 2-х дней битья головой об стену, хочется понять, что же я делаю не так, и как заставить работать grunt-contrib-qunit.
В папке test лежит файл index.html
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>QUnit Example</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="//code.jquery.com/qunit/qunit-1.20.0.css"> </head>
<body>
<div id="qunit"></div>
<div id="qunit-fixture"></div>
<script src="//code.jquery.com/qunit/qunit-1.20.0.js"></script>
<script src="tests.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
В Gruntfile.js таск для qunit настроен на обработку всех файлов с расштрением html
qunit: {
files: ['test/**/*.html']
},
Сам тест, файл tests.js
QUnit.test( "hello test", function( assert ) {
assert.ok( 1 == "1", "Passed!" );
});
На фазе тестирования все валится
A: Проблема решилась.
Просто скачал файлы библиотеки qunit.js и qunit.css и подложил их в проект. Соответственно и ссылки в test/index.html поменял, указав локальные копии файлов библиотеки.
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>QUnit Example</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="../qunit/qunit-1.20.0.css">
<script src="../qunit/qunit-1.20.0.js"></script>
<script src="tests.js"></script>
</head>
<body>
<div id="qunit"></div>
<div id="qunit-fixture"></div>
</body>
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Ricinoides megahanseni — вид павукоподібних ряду Рицінулеї (Ricinulei). Він зустрічається у тропічних лісах Кот-д'Івуару.
Посилання
Legg, 1982 : Some Ricinulei (Arachnida) from Ivory Coast, including a new species and a note on the immature stages of Ricinoides westermanni (Hansen & Sorensen). Revue Suisse de Zoologie, vol.89, n. 2, .
Рицінулеї
Тварини, описані 1982
Фауна Кот-д'Івуару
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Why you might be seeing more snakes on P.E.I. | CBC News Loaded
Why you might be seeing more snakes on P.E.I.
Seven-year-old Evan Smith got quite the surprise when he went inside the public washroom at Brackley Beach earlier this month. Slithering along the concrete floor was an 80-centimetre garter snake.
They might look menacing, but there's no reason to fear snakes on P.E.I., wildlife biologist says
Shane Ross · CBC News · Posted: Sep 14, 2019 6:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: September 14, 2019
Garter snakes are the most prevalent of the three species of snakes on P.E.I., says wildlife biologist Garry Gregory. (CBC)
Seven-year-old Evan Smith got quite the surprise when he went inside the public washroom at Brackley Beach earlier this month.
Slithering along the concrete floor, its forked tongue flicking in and out, was an 80-centimetre garter snake.
"We were getting back into the car and he said he needed to use the restroom and he came back with a bit of a shocked look on his face," said Evan's father, Stuart Smith.
"I said, 'Did you use the restroom or not?' He was like, no because there was a snake that went under the door. I thought to check it out and lo and behold there was a little green snake hiding behind the trash can in the men's loo."
Garter snakes, red-bellied snakes and eastern smooth green snakes are the only species of snakes on P.E.I., said provincial wildlife biologist Garry Gregory. He said snakes are generally more visible this time of year as they congregate and prepare for communal hibernation.
Evan Smith saw this garter snake in the public washroom at Brackley Beach on P.E.I. (Submitted by Stuart Smith)
"This would be the time of year where you're seeing, you know, snakes en masse," he said.
"You'll get groups of them that hibernate together in burrows and underground crevices of various sorts."
Garter snakes most prevalent
Gregory said unlike some parts of western Canada where thousands of snakes may hibernate together over the winter, only groups of a dozen would come together on P.E.I. He said old abandoned foundations, where there are rock crevices below the frost line, are common places for snakes to hibernate.
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Of the three species on P.E.I., garter snakes are the most prevalent. Their population, as well as the red-bellied snake, are secure, Gregory said, but not as much is known about the eastern smooth green snake.
For many years there were no documented sightings of the eastern smooth green snake on P.E.I. (www.esf.edu)
For many years there were no documented sightings of the green snake, and in 2016 the province asked the public to inform wildlife officials of any sightings.
"We did successfully get a few observations of that species so we know they're still here. We don't know much about the distribution or their numbers, but they're much more scarce, much rarer on P.E.I.," Gregory said.
A bite from a garter snake, while somewhat painful, is completely harmless. — Garry Gregory
Gregory said though female garter snakes can grow up to a metre long, there is no reason to fear any of the snakes on P.E.I.
"Of those three species, only the garter snake would actually inflict a bite," he said. "In fact, green snakes — they're much more common in other provinces — people commonly handle them and they just will wrap around a finger and will not try to bite. That's about the same with the red-bellied snake."
Up to a dozen or so garter snakes may hibernate together on P.E.I. over the the winter. (CBC)
He said a garter snake's bite feels like a "pinch" and is not venomous in any capacity.
"A bite from a garter snake, while somewhat painful, is completely harmless and benign," he said. "So there's nothing to fear in P.E.I. snake species."
And while young Evan Smith preferred not to share the men's bathroom with the garter snake, his father said the snake was "quite a friendly little fella."
"He was in no rush to go anywhere, just holed up inside the restroom."
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Just Click on one of the Childrens Nursery Rhymes of your choice.
All of the Children's Nursery Rhymes detailed below link to the appropriate words and lyrics.
There are many common mis - spellings for this page which include nursery rymes, nursery ryhmes, nursery rhyms and nursery rimes which we have included to ensure our younger visitors are provided with the website they are looking for.
The Nursery Rhymes for children listed on this page detail the full titles and text of the children's Nursery Rhymes which will be familiar to any child. Clicking on one of the Nursery Rhymes for children of your choice will enable access to the lyrics / words of the children's Nursery Rhymes which will delight any child and bring back pleasant memories for the reader. The list is clearly not exhaustive but it is believed that a good cross section of famous poems for children have been included. The Nursery Rhymes for children section feature a great selection of Nursery Rhymes which are suitable childrens poems for even the youngest of children. These special types of poems for children have been passed down over the years and due to the short nature of the verse can easily be remembered by most children from a very early age. We have selected the most famous Nursery Rhymes for children.
Should you, or your child, wish to find out more about the origins of these famous poems for children we would recommend www.rhymes.org.uk which provides a free online resource with full details and pictures of the great Children's Nursery Rhymes. There are many common mis - spellings for this page which include nursery rymes, nursery ryhmes, nursery rhyms and nursery rimes which we have included to ensure our younger visitors are provided with the website they are looking for.
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My company adopted Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice link to website as our charity just over 7 years ago and since then we have photographed loads and loads of events including Supercars, River Cruises, Honda Goldwings, Light Aircraft, and even a Wedding!
Last weekend we were up in Penistone at the Kingswood Peak Venture Park to photograph and video a fund raising day. There were lots of teams there doing the events, having a great time and raising lots of money for the hospice.
If you click the link you will see the video we shot of the various things to get involved with.
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Capital Manchester
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Woman Raped In Manchester City Centre
Detectives are investigating after a woman was raped in Manchester City Centre on New Years Day.
Police are calling for at least five people who came to help the woman, to come forward.
The 39-year-old woman reported what happened when she got home.
She had been at the Black Dog Ballroom for a party but the attack took place in an alleyway offTib Street between the bar and Moho Live, sometime after between 12.10am and 2am on New Years Day.
The woman was found after the attack by two members of the public who helpedher to the front of the Black Dog Ballroom.
Two men and a woman then paid for her taxi home.
The offender is described as being a very tall black man of heavy build in his mid 40s with shorthair, large eyes, a big mouth and lips, a prominent nose and flared nostrils and a stubbly face.
He had 'pot marks' across both cheek bones and a thick neck with double chin and creases on bothsides of his mouth.
He was wearing dark clothing and a long black coat.
Detective Inspector Mark Hudson said: "The victim has been left badly shaken up by this ordeal.While she is unable to recall exactly where she was and when, she has given a detailed description of the offender.
"I would like to directly appeal to the people who came to the woman's aid to come forward to thepolice.
"There is every possibility that they did not realise what had happened and therefore may not havethought it appropriate to call the police.
"We are working very hard to try and trace the man responsible. Detectives are carrying outa number of inquiries and we also have specially trained officers speaking to the victim.
"We would also like to continue our message to women going into Manchester to make sure yourfriends know where you are and that where possible to stay in groups.
"There have been similar incidents in the Northern Quarter but there is nothing to link this incident although we are keeping an open mind."
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Think about it: Do you want to save money on monthly purchases, earn extra money or perhaps pursue a career in business? FM GROUP offers you many opportunities, which option you choose and at what stage is up to you. Are you not sure, whether you want to deal with the distribution of FM GROUP products? You can become a Preferred Customer and buy high-quality products, you need every day, for your own use. Thinking of running your own business? With FM GROUP you do not have to invest a lot of money, you just buy the Starter Kit which is your main work tool.
With FM GROUP you are not alone. You run your business at your own convenience and you are your own boss, however, you can also benefit from the company's support provided to help you rapidly grow your business. FM GROUP shares knowledge and experience gained over the years, by organising for instance numerous training courses and webinars for Business Partners. Incentive Programs, such as "Mercedes for Success" are an additional encouragement.
Cooperation with FM GROUP means not just professional, but also personal development. You have the opportunity to run business with your family or friends. As a Business Partner you establish numerous new relationships and empower the existing ones. In time, you can begin to help others, share your experience and skills and build your own structure that will work for your mutual success.
To join my team, simply complete the form online, or contact me if you need help signing up.
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This Silver Cubic Zirconia Micro Pave Thick Criss-Cross Open-Band Stainless Steel "X" Ring features dozens of beautifully shiny Cubic Zirconia's striking a stunning contrast against the high polishes silver stainless steel distinctive X-shapes ring. The open band style adjusts to fit most ring sizes. The ring comes in size 8, or 9. This ring is all the rave in the fashion world, worn on any finger or even multiple X-Rings for a very trendy look! We also offer this ring in Rose-Gold.
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Burger King has signed a lease to open a new location in the former Arby's building in Dunkirk. Designs for the building renovations are underway and they hope to be open in late summer or early fall of 2013. We are looking forward to being able to choose a Whopper instead of a Big Mac later this year.
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«Ковбой та козак» () — пригодницький роман у жанрі вестерн американського письменника Клера Хаффекера, написаний ним в 1972 році.
Сюжет
Події розгортаються у 1880 році. П'ятнадцять ковбоїв з Монтани, під керівництвом Левайя Догерті, найняті щоб доставити стадо техаських корів – так званих «лонгорнів» – до російського замовника. Стадо разом з вершниками вирушає морем з Сієтлу до порту Владивосток, де ковбоїв очікують їх помічники, уральські козаки під керівництвом отамана Ростова, разом з якими, ковбої мають доставити стадо до місця призначення. Спочатку, відносини між американцями та козаками не складуються, але оскільки разом вони вимушені їхати тисячі міль, відбиваючи стадо від амурських тигрів та вовчих зграй, та від степових розбійників, що намагаються увести стадо, потрохи між ними починають виникати дружні та навіть братні стосунки.
Джерела
Романи 1973
Пригодницькі романи США
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As we all know arguing that there should be competition within the National Health Service causes maiden aunts to drop their pearls. But efficient organisations are built upon cooperation dahling!
The thing being, no, not really. Competition is, in fact, a decision about who you are going to cooperate with. But rather more importantly we know that non-competition leads to inefficiency. The only thing we've been pondering these years is what, exactly, is the route by which we gain the efficiency?
The correlation between productivity and competition is an oft–observed but ill–understood result. Some suggest that there is a treatment effect of competition on measured productivity, e.g. through a reduction of managerial slack. Others argue that greater competition makes unproductive establishments exit by reallocating demand to their productive rivals, raising observed average productivity via selection. I study the ready-mix concrete industry and offer three perspectives on this ambivalence. First, using a standard decomposition approach, I find no evidence of greater reallocation of demand to productive plants in more competitive markets. Second, I model the establishment exit decision and construct a semi-parametric selection correction to quantify the empirical significance of treatment and selection. Finally, I use a grouped IV quantile regression to test the distributional predictions of the selection hypothesis. I find no evidence for greater selection or reallocation in more competitive markets; instead, all three results suggest that measured productivity responds directly to competition. Potential channels include specialization and managerial inputs.
Well, here we go then. It's the competition itself which produces the efficiency. Thus, to make the NHS efficient we must have competition.
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Societies with ambitious programs on renewable energies and seeking carbon neutral energy mixes (e.g. Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland, Iceland, Portugal) besides the development of sustainable solutions for photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion, are seeking a variety of energy storage concepts to deal with the high variability and intermittence of renewable energies, and corresponding supply-demand gaps. This includes electrolysis to store peak electricity by generation of hydrogen, and integration of temporary or local excess of renewable electricity with other locally available resources (e.g. forest-based biomass in Sweden, manure from animal farming in Denmark, biogas everywhere). Portugal (Centro) also possesses unique conditions for such integration of photovoltaic and other renewable energy sources (eolic, hydroelectric and biomass). In addition to its first rank in eolic generation (>50%), the Centro region displays the 2nd highest indicator in terms of hours equivalent for photovoltaic production, and possesses an enormous biomass potential from forests.
The objective of this integrated program is the development of sustainable solutions for PV energy conversion, including new solar cells based on non-critical materials with low toxicity. The project also addresses the variability and the intermittence of the solar energy through the transformation of green electricity in hydrogen and the energy efficiency of the proposed solutions will be estimated through life-cycle analysis.
2018, JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 6, 18, 8712-8723.
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It´s really hot here (in Europe, at least). And because I don´t want to drink water all the time I´ve done one of my favourite juice for refreshing myself. It´s super easy to do and also healthy.
Firstly, you have to wash the rhubarb stalks under water. Then, cut the stalks into small cubes.
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YouTuber Renee Amberg Needs Podcast Cover "The Wisdom Theory"
We are creating a concept of an Adventure/Sci-Fi Thriller to reach mass film audiences.
Community improv group for teenagers.
Global video creation platform, powering brands to create quality video at scale, anywhere.
Mainly families and couples who dine at the cafe but also some local business owners and managers.
We need amazing website banners!
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Dentistry has entered the digital age. At the practice of Eric N. Bloom, DDS, in Glenview, Illinois, state-of-the-art technology meets first-class dental service. Dr. Bloom uses his engineering background and decades of experience honing his technical expertise to deliver the highest quality care as fast and affordable as possible. From CEREC® digital impressions that allow same-day restoration to cone beam computed tomography imaging for precise measurement, Dr. Bloom has the tools to give you your brightest smile. To find out more, schedule a consultation by calling or booking online.
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Since it all happens in one day, not only do you avoid a follow-up appointment, but there's no need for a temporary prosthesis. These bothersome and disruptive solutions between visits are a thing of the past.
The precision and quality of the method allow for as much of your original tooth to be preserved as possible. Coupled with premier ceramic materials, the crown can last for decades and look indistinguishable from your natural teeth.
Cone beam computed tomography is an imaging technology that enables 3D rendering of your mouth and teeth. Traditional radiographic images, like X-rays, only offer a two-dimensional representation of your teeth, limiting the accuracy of measurement and making diagnosis more difficult.
Fully understanding the orientation of your teeth and identifying any internal or external oddities is not possible without cone beam computed tomography. Visualizing these features allows for more effective treatment and comprehensive prevention. Early detection can save you from unnecessary damage and pain, not to mention additional visits to the dentist.
To learn more about how digital dentistry can improve your smile and dental health, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bloom by calling or booking online.
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GARLAND, WILLIAM M. [RED] (1923–1984). William (Red) Garland, jazz pianist, was born in Dallas on May 13, 1923. He began his musical training on the clarinet as a child and played the alto saxophone at Booker T. Washington High School, though he never graduated. He quit to join the United States Army during World War II and took impromptu piano lessons from other servicemen at Fort Huachuca in Sierra Vista, Arizona. After leaving the army in 1944 he joined a band led by Buster Smith, and a year later was touring the southwestern and eastern United States with Oran (Hot Lips) Page. After the tour ended in 1946 in New York, Red Garland began playing in nightclubs.
He was part of one of the most exciting periods of jazz evolution. Much of the 1950s jazz now regarded as classic was built upon Garland's characteristic block chords. Until 1956 he continued playing in New York and Philadelphia with such famous musicians as Charlie Parker, Billy Eckstine, Coleman Hawkins, and Fats Navarro. Garland achieved his greatest fame, however, as a member of Miles Davis's Quintet from 1955 to 1958 and was sideman on several of Davis's recordings, including "Workin' and Steamin'," "Round About Midnight," and "Milestones." The music that the group produced in the mid-1950s began a new era of jazz.
After leaving Miles Davis's Quintet, Garland started his own trio, which performed for several years. He cut three albums as leader in 1957—All Mornin' Long, Soul Junction, and High Pressure. He returned to Dallas in 1965 because of his mother's illness and made few public appearances until the late 1970s, when he performed several times in New York and recorded a new album, Red Alert (1977). His last performance was at Lush Life in Greenwich Village in New York City in June 1983. Garland and his wife, Lillie (Newsom), had two children. He died in his south Dallas home on April 23, 1984, and was buried in Lincoln Memorial Park in Dallas.
Austin American-Statesman, April 28, 1984. Dallas Morning News, April 24, 1984. Barry Kernfeld, ed., The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz (London: Macmillan, 1988). Leonard Lyons, The Great Jazz Pianists (New York: Morrow, 1983).
Handbook of Texas Online, Lisa C. Maxwell, "GARLAND, WILLIAM M. [RED]," accessed April 24, 2019, http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/fga68.
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At 4Site Systems we are committed to providing the highest level of service to our exisiting and prospective clients. Our skills and knowledge are expansive within the fields of both design and development.
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/**
* Module dependencies.
*/
var Visitor = require('./')
, units = require('../units')
, nodes = require('../nodes')
, Stack = require('../stack')
, Frame = require('../stack/frame')
, utils = require('../utils')
, bifs = require('../functions')
, dirname = require('path').dirname
, colors = require('../colors')
, debug = require('debug')('stylus:evaluator')
, fs = require('fs');
/**
* Import `file` and return Block node.
*
* @api private
*/
function importFile(node, file, literal) {
var importStack = this.importStack
, Parser = require('../parser')
, stat;
// Handling the `require`
if (node.once) {
if (this.requireHistory[file]) return nodes.null;
this.requireHistory[file] = true;
if (literal && !this.includeCSS) {
return node;
}
}
// Expose imports
node.path = file;
node.dirname = dirname(file);
// Store the modified time
stat = fs.statSync(file);
node.mtime = stat.mtime;
this.paths.push(node.dirname);
// Avoid overflows from importing the same file over again
if (~importStack.indexOf(file))
throw new Error('import loop has been found');
if (this.options._imports) this.options._imports.push(node.clone());
// Parse the file
importStack.push(file);
nodes.filename = file;
var str = fs.readFileSync(file, 'utf8');
if (literal) {
literal = new nodes.Literal(str.replace(/\r\n?/g, '\n'));
literal.lineno = literal.column = 1;
if (!this.resolveURL) return literal;
}
// parse
var block = new nodes.Block
, parser = new Parser(str, utils.merge({ root: block }, this.options));
try {
block = parser.parse();
} catch (err) {
var line = parser.lexer.lineno
, column = parser.lexer.column;
if (this.includeCSS && this.resolveURL) {
this.warn('ParseError: ' + file + ':' + line + ':' + column + '. This file included as-is');
return literal;
} else {
err.filename = file;
err.lineno = line;
err.column = column;
err.input = str;
throw err;
}
}
// Evaluate imported "root"
block = block.clone(this.currentBlock);
block.parent = this.currentBlock;
block.scope = false;
var ret = this.visit(block);
importStack.pop();
if (!this.resolveURL || this.resolveURL.nocheck) this.paths.pop();
return ret;
}
/**
* Initialize a new `Evaluator` with the given `root` Node
* and the following `options`.
*
* Options:
*
* - `compress` Compress the css output, defaults to false
* - `warn` Warn the user of duplicate function definitions etc
*
* @param {Node} root
* @api private
*/
var Evaluator = module.exports = function Evaluator(root, options) {
options = options || {};
Visitor.call(this, root);
var functions = this.functions = options.functions || {};
this.stack = new Stack;
this.imports = options.imports || [];
this.globals = options.globals || {};
this.paths = options.paths || [];
this.prefix = options.prefix || '';
this.filename = options.filename;
this.includeCSS = options['include css'];
this.resolveURL = functions.url
&& 'resolver' == functions.url.name
&& functions.url.options;
this.paths.push(dirname(options.filename || '.'));
this.stack.push(this.global = new Frame(root));
this.warnings = options.warn;
this.options = options;
this.calling = []; // TODO: remove, use stack
this.importStack = [];
this.requireHistory = {};
this.return = 0;
};
/**
* Inherit from `Visitor.prototype`.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.__proto__ = Visitor.prototype;
/**
* Proxy visit to expose node line numbers.
*
* @param {Node} node
* @return {Node}
* @api private
*/
var visit = Visitor.prototype.visit;
Evaluator.prototype.visit = function(node){
try {
return visit.call(this, node);
} catch (err) {
if (err.filename) throw err;
err.lineno = node.lineno;
err.column = node.column;
err.filename = node.filename;
err.stylusStack = this.stack.toString();
try {
err.input = fs.readFileSync(err.filename, 'utf8');
} catch (err) {
// ignore
}
throw err;
}
};
/**
* Perform evaluation setup:
*
* - populate global scope
* - iterate imports
*
* @api private
*/
Evaluator.prototype.setup = function(){
var root = this.root;
var imports = [];
this.populateGlobalScope();
this.imports.forEach(function(file){
var expr = new nodes.Expression;
expr.push(new nodes.String(file));
imports.push(new nodes.Import(expr));
}, this);
root.nodes = imports.concat(root.nodes);
};
/**
* Populate the global scope with:
*
* - css colors
* - user-defined globals
*
* @api private
*/
Evaluator.prototype.populateGlobalScope = function(){
var scope = this.global.scope;
// colors
Object.keys(colors).forEach(function(name){
var color = colors[name]
, rgba = new nodes.RGBA(color[0], color[1], color[2], color[3])
, node = new nodes.Ident(name, rgba);
rgba.name = name;
scope.add(node);
});
// user-defined globals
var globals = this.globals;
Object.keys(globals).forEach(function(name){
scope.add(new nodes.Ident(name, globals[name]));
});
};
/**
* Evaluate the tree.
*
* @return {Node}
* @api private
*/
Evaluator.prototype.evaluate = function(){
debug('eval %s', this.filename);
this.setup();
return this.visit(this.root);
};
/**
* Visit Group.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitGroup = function(group){
group.nodes = group.nodes.map(function(selector){
selector.val = this.interpolate(selector);
debug('ruleset %s', selector.val);
return selector;
}, this);
group.block = this.visit(group.block);
return group;
};
/**
* Visit Return.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitReturn = function(ret){
ret.expr = this.visit(ret.expr);
throw ret;
};
/**
* Visit Media.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitMedia = function(media){
media.block = this.visit(media.block);
media.val = this.visit(media.val);
return media;
};
/**
* Visit QueryList.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitQueryList = function(queries){
var val, query;
queries.nodes.forEach(this.visit, this);
if (1 == queries.nodes.length) {
query = queries.nodes[0];
if (val = this.lookup(query.type)) {
val = val.first.string;
if (!val) return queries;
var Parser = require('../parser')
, parser = new Parser(val, this.options);
queries = this.visit(parser.queries());
}
}
return queries;
};
/**
* Visit Query.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitQuery = function(node){
node.predicate = this.visit(node.predicate);
node.type = this.visit(node.type);
node.nodes.forEach(this.visit, this);
return node;
};
/**
* Visit Feature.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitFeature = function(node){
node.name = this.interpolate(node);
if (node.expr) {
this.return++;
node.expr = this.visit(node.expr);
this.return--;
}
return node;
};
/**
* Visit Object.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitObject = function(obj){
for (var key in obj.vals) {
obj.vals[key] = this.visit(obj.vals[key]);
}
return obj;
};
/**
* Visit Member.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitMember = function(node){
var left = node.left
, right = node.right
, obj = this.visit(left).first;
if ('object' != obj.nodeName) {
throw new Error(left.toString() + ' has no property .' + right);
}
if (node.val) {
this.return++;
obj.set(right.name, this.visit(node.val));
this.return--;
}
return obj.get(right.name);
};
/**
* Visit Keyframes.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitKeyframes = function(keyframes){
var val;
if (keyframes.fabricated) return keyframes;
keyframes.val = this.interpolate(keyframes).trim();
if (val = this.lookup(keyframes.val)) {
keyframes.val = val.first.string || val.first.name;
}
keyframes.block = this.visit(keyframes.block);
if ('official' != keyframes.prefix) return keyframes;
this.vendors.forEach(function(prefix){
// IE never had prefixes for keyframes
if ('ms' == prefix) return;
var node = keyframes.clone();
node.val = keyframes.val;
node.prefix = prefix;
node.block = keyframes.block;
node.fabricated = true;
this.currentBlock.push(node);
}, this);
return nodes.null;
};
/**
* Visit Function.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitFunction = function(fn){
// check local
var local = this.stack.currentFrame.scope.lookup(fn.name);
if (local) this.warn('local ' + local.nodeName + ' "' + fn.name + '" previously defined in this scope');
// user-defined
var user = this.functions[fn.name];
if (user) this.warn('user-defined function "' + fn.name + '" is already defined');
// BIF
var bif = bifs[fn.name];
if (bif) this.warn('built-in function "' + fn.name + '" is already defined');
return fn;
};
/**
* Visit Each.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitEach = function(each){
this.return++;
var expr = utils.unwrap(this.visit(each.expr))
, len = expr.nodes.length
, val = new nodes.Ident(each.val)
, key = new nodes.Ident(each.key || '__index__')
, scope = this.currentScope
, block = this.currentBlock
, vals = []
, self = this
, body
, obj;
this.return--;
each.block.scope = false;
function visitBody(key, val) {
scope.add(val);
scope.add(key);
body = self.visit(each.block.clone());
vals = vals.concat(body.nodes);
}
// for prop in obj
if (1 == len && 'object' == expr.nodes[0].nodeName) {
obj = expr.nodes[0];
for (var prop in obj.vals) {
val.val = new nodes.String(prop);
key.val = obj.get(prop);
visitBody(key, val);
}
} else {
for (var i = 0; i < len; ++i) {
val.val = expr.nodes[i];
key.val = new nodes.Unit(i);
visitBody(key, val);
}
}
this.mixin(vals, block);
return vals[vals.length - 1] || nodes.null;
};
/**
* Visit Call.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitCall = function(call){
debug('call %s', call);
var fn = this.lookup(call.name)
, literal
, ret;
// url()
this.ignoreColors = 'url' == call.name;
// Variable function
if (fn && 'expression' == fn.nodeName) {
fn = fn.nodes[0];
}
// Not a function? try user-defined or built-ins
if (fn && 'function' != fn.nodeName) {
fn = this.lookupFunction(call.name);
}
// Undefined function? render literal CSS
if (!fn || fn.nodeName != 'function') {
debug('%s is undefined', call);
// Special case for `calc`
if ('calc' == this.unvendorize(call.name)) {
literal = call.args.nodes && call.args.nodes[0];
if (literal) ret = new nodes.Literal(call.name + literal);
} else {
ret = this.literalCall(call);
}
this.ignoreColors = false;
return ret;
}
this.calling.push(call.name);
// Massive stack
if (this.calling.length > 200) {
throw new RangeError('Maximum stylus call stack size exceeded');
}
// First node in expression
if ('expression' == fn.nodeName) fn = fn.first;
// Evaluate arguments
this.return++;
var args = this.visit(call.args);
for (var key in args.map) {
args.map[key] = this.visit(args.map[key].clone());
}
this.return--;
// Built-in
if (fn.fn) {
debug('%s is built-in', call);
ret = this.invokeBuiltin(fn.fn, args);
// User-defined
} else if ('function' == fn.nodeName) {
debug('%s is user-defined', call);
// Evaluate mixin block
if (call.block) call.block = this.visit(call.block);
ret = this.invokeFunction(fn, args, call.block);
}
this.calling.pop();
this.ignoreColors = false;
return ret;
};
/**
* Visit Ident.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitIdent = function(ident){
var prop;
// Property lookup
if (ident.property) {
if (prop = this.lookupProperty(ident.name)) {
return this.visit(prop.expr.clone());
}
return nodes.null;
// Lookup
} else if (ident.val.isNull) {
var val = this.lookup(ident.name);
// Object or Block mixin
if (val && ident.mixin) this.mixinNode(val);
return val ? this.visit(val) : ident;
// Assign
} else {
this.return++;
ident.val = this.visit(ident.val);
this.return--;
this.currentScope.add(ident);
return ident.val;
}
};
/**
* Visit BinOp.
*/
Evaluator.prototype.visitBinOp = function(binop){
// Special-case "is defined" pseudo binop
if ('is defined' == binop.op) return this.isDefined(binop.left);
this.return++;
// Visit operands
var op = binop.op
, left = this.visit(binop.left)
, right = ('||' == op || '&&' == op)
? binop.right : this.visit(binop.right);
// HACK: ternary
var val = binop.val
? this.visit(binop.val)
: null;
this.return--;
// Operate
try {
return this.visit(left.operate(op, r
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Induction of GNMT by 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside through proteasome-independent MYC downregulation in hepatocellular carcinoma
Rajni Kant, Chia Hung Yen, Jung Hsien Hung, Chung Kuang Lu, Chien Yi Tung, Pei Ching Chang, Yueh Hao Chen, Yu Chang Tyan, Yi Ming Arthur Chen
Glycine-N-methyl transferase (GNMT) a tumor suppressor for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) plays a crucial role in liver homeostasis. Its expression is downregulated in almost all the tumor tissues of HCC while the mechanism of this downregulation is not yet fully understood. Recently, we identified 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside (PGG) as a GNMT promoter enhancer compound in HCC. In this study, we aimed to delineate the mechanism by which PGG enhances GNMT expression and to investigate its effect on GNMT suppression in HCC. Microarray and pathway enrichment analysis revealed that MYC was a major target of PGG. PGG suppressed MYC mRNA and protein expression in Huh7 and Hep G2 cells in a dose- and time-dependent fashion. Furthermore, MYC expression was also reduced in xenograft tumors in PGG treated mice. Moreover, shRNA-mediated knocked-down or pharmacological inhibition of MYC resulted in a significant induction of GNMT promoter activity and endogenous GNMT mRNA expression in Huh7 cells. In contrast, overexpression of MYC significantly inhibited GNMT promoter activity and endogenous GNMT protein expression. In addition, antibodies against MYC effectively precipitated the human GNMT promoter in a chromatin immunoprecipitation assay. Lastly, GNMT expression was negatively correlated with MYC expression in human HCC samples. Interestingly, PGG not only inhibited MYC gene expression but also promoted MYC protein degradation through proteasome-independent pathways. This work reveals a novel anticancer mechanism of PGG via downregulation of MYC expression and establishes a therapeutic rationale for treatment of MYC overexpressing cancers using PGG. Our data also provide a novel mechanistic understanding of GNMT regulation through MYC in the pathogenesis of HCC.
Proteasome Endopeptidase Complex
Proteolysis
Kant, R., Yen, C. H., Hung, J. H., Lu, C. K., Tung, C. Y., Chang, P. C., ... Chen, Y. M. A. (2019). Induction of GNMT by 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside through proteasome-independent MYC downregulation in hepatocellular carcinoma. Scientific Reports, 9(1), [1968]. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-37292-1
Induction of GNMT by 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside through proteasome-independent MYC downregulation in hepatocellular carcinoma. / Kant, Rajni; Yen, Chia Hung; Hung, Jung Hsien; Lu, Chung Kuang; Tung, Chien Yi; Chang, Pei Ching; Chen, Yueh Hao; Tyan, Yu Chang; Chen, Yi Ming Arthur.
In: Scientific Reports, Vol. 9, No. 1, 1968, 01.12.2019.
Kant, R, Yen, CH, Hung, JH, Lu, CK, Tung, CY, Chang, PC, Chen, YH, Tyan, YC & Chen, YMA 2019, 'Induction of GNMT by 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside through proteasome-independent MYC downregulation in hepatocellular carcinoma', Scientific Reports, vol. 9, no. 1, 1968. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-37292-1
Kant R, Yen CH, Hung JH, Lu CK, Tung CY, Chang PC et al. Induction of GNMT by 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside through proteasome-independent MYC downregulation in hepatocellular carcinoma. Scientific Reports. 2019 Dec 1;9(1). 1968. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-37292-1
Kant, Rajni ; Yen, Chia Hung ; Hung, Jung Hsien ; Lu, Chung Kuang ; Tung, Chien Yi ; Chang, Pei Ching ; Chen, Yueh Hao ; Tyan, Yu Chang ; Chen, Yi Ming Arthur. / Induction of GNMT by 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside through proteasome-independent MYC downregulation in hepatocellular carcinoma. In: Scientific Reports. 2019 ; Vol. 9, No. 1.
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By New Yorkled on October 16, 2014 Event, New York City / NYC, The Arts
Amen: A Prayer For The World Art Exhibit
Featuring 48 Life-Size Human Fiberglass Sculptures
Opens At
The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine
Exhibit Features Life-Size Human Fiberglass Sculptures Created by Celebrated Egyptian Artist Reda Abdel Rahman and Decorated by Artists from Egyptian and Western Christian, Muslim and Jewish Backgrounds
Opening Reception Hosted by The Arab Republic of Egypt, CARAVAN and The Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Forty-eight artists from Christian, Muslim and Jewish backgrounds have each been given a life-size human fiberglass sculpture, in one of four poses of prayer, to paint or decorate as they wish for exhibition at the Sixth Interfaith CARAVAN Exhibition of Visual Arts, AMEN: A Prayer for the World, opening to the public at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street) in Manhattan, on Thursday, October 16. An opening reception will be held from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
The Very Reverend, Dr. James A. Kowalski, Dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine as well as the Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in New York, Ambassador Ahmed Farouk, will each speak at the reception.
Seeking to build interreligious bridges, the 2014 CARAVAN exhibition, which finished its Middle East run in Cairo in June at Egypt's Museum of Modern Art, is built around the theme AMEN—A Prayer for the World, and is an aspirational expression of hope and goodwill.
The exhibition is co-curated by CARAVAN Founder/President, Rev. Paul-Gordon Chandler and celebrated Egyptian artist Reda Abdel Rahman. It is sponsored by SODIC, a real estate company in Egypt, and supported by the British Council.
The sculptures will be on display through November 23, 2014.
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i searched for integrating Bill Me Later within S2m. (I saw you are using it on s2m website.. so thinking a integration is possible.
and i´d like to offer billmelater (bml) for the one time payment..
How could i integrate the bml code into s2m shortcode?
How could i integrate s2m into bml code?
Of course i do not want to handle each and every of such events manually.. means if they "payed" with bml.. they should be given appropriate membership level and account setup (as seen with s2m standards).
I guess your bml integration does work in conjunction with S2m?
s2Member® supports the BillMeLater® service, simply because it's supported by PayPal during checkout at PayPal.com. If you've already integrated with PayPal (i.e. you make PayPal a payment option on your site), then you're already integrated with BillMeLater.
Customers can simply choose BillMeLater during checkout at PayPal.com.
If you would like to promote BillMeLater®, as we have done here (bottom of this page); you can take the code provided by BillMeLater and PayPal — and advertise it on your website. Just like the code sample you posted previously. Each merchant will have their own code sample, so you should grab yours here. You can place this anywhere you like. Does not matter.
If you paste this into a WordPress® Post or Page, I recommend that you first install the Raw HTML plugin, otherwise that code sample they provide might get mangled. Be sure to install the Raw HTML plugin, and then turn off content filters using the features provided by this plugin.
But still, it makes me think if bml would be available to buyers outside of US… time will tell..
Thank you very much for the explanation.. would have had a hard time figuring that out!
just signup for bml and publish (not a must) the banner to let your user know about that option.
Nothing else to do! Eligible users who want to buy from you can apply for bml inside their own paypal account.
KB article created from this topic. Thank you!
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Innovative E-Tool to Assess Mental Health in Space
Addressing the mental health needs of astronauts on long-duration space missions could soon become easier via an innovative e-tool now entering clinical trials.
Adam Gonzalez, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University
Adam Gonzalez, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Stony Brook University will lead the trial, designed to inform the delivery of mental health treatments for astronauts. The NASA-funded study involves "astronaut-like" individuals and is being developed in conjunction with researchers from the Black Dog Institute in Australia.
In 2015, Gonzalez, Founding Director of the Mind Body Clinical Research Center at Stony Brook, received a four-year $1 million grant from NASA for the research to evaluate e-mental health tools for astronauts. The e-mental health program, called myCompass, is an interactive self-help tool developed by researchers from Black Dog Institute which delivers evidence-based psychological interventions for depression and anxiety, such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), entirely via online platforms. The fully automated and free program enables users to access personalized treatment plans 24/7 on their smartphones, computers or tablets.
"We are most interested in investigating the methods of delivering delayed support from a therapist when individuals are completely relying on web-based treatment," Gonzalez said. "More specifically, this study will test different methods (i.e., video- or text-based messaging) for delivering delayed therapist support to inform best practices to use with astronauts during long duration space missions."
The clinical trial will involve 135 participants who are demographically similar to astronauts: well-educated individuals who are relatively healthy, with elevated distress levels. Participants will include physicians, residents and graduate students.
Crowded conditions and isolation are known to impact astronauts' mental health on long-duration missions. (Photo: NASA)
The trial will be the first time this technology will be tested among 'astronaut-like' adults to see how effective such programs could be when real-time and face-to-face psychological assistance is unavailable, and if different support functions via video-messaging or text-based messaging with a therapist are useful.
Dr Janine Clarke, leader of Black Dog Institute's myCompass program, said the new study presents an unprecedented opportunity to test the platform in radical settings, helping researchers gain critical insights into the full potential of unguided self-help treatments delivered via the internet.
"Astronauts are at a high risk of experiencing mental distress for a range of reasons: they are generally extremely high achieving; on mission they experience long-term social isolation; they confront ongoing physical strain and mental challenges (including persistent threats to their safety); and they have limited access to the types of 'supports' that many of us take for granted, including ready access to friends and family, and physical activity," Clarke said.
"This research is critical to inform the best way for NASA to care for the mental health needs of astronauts during missions to Mars and other long duration space travel. The results may also help to serve as a guide to providing mental health care for individuals in rural settings worldwide where mental healthcare providers are few in number or access to providers is difficult," Gonzalez said.
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AZ Canine rehab helping your dog recover from surgery, injury, and illness.
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