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The Philips SACD1000 is a multi-channel Super Audio CD player that also plays both PAL and NTSC DVD-Video discs (but note it is not multi-region), CDs, Video CDs and even CD-Rs, but not, strangely, DTS CDs. The SACD1000 retails for $2,000.
About Super Audio CD
SACD is a development by Sony and Philips as a successor to the Compact Disc (and competitor to DVD-Audio), but the two companies have taken a very different attitude to delivering high-quality audio. Sony was first out of the gate, but their players were stereo-only and very expensive, aimed at an allegedly still-existent stereo audiophile market in Japan that has all but disappeared elsewhere. Philips, on the other hand, has been adamant that their players would offer multichannel capability from the start: this worthy decision unfortunately delaying availability of machines for a while.
Following on from the Sony preference for stereo, the vast majority of releases of SACD software have also been stereo only. There are more SACD titles out there at the time of writing than DVD-A (and this will rise still further, no doubt, following the recent EMI announcement and news of Universal Music Group's trial run with the SACD medium), but while all DVD-A discs are surround, only a handful of SACDs so far are multichannel.
Another big difference between SACD and DVD-A is that the former are – at present, at least – decidedly audio discs, not audio-visual discs. There are none of the on-screen menus, graphics, lyrics or additional features that generally appear on DVD-A software: apparently there is a visual area allowed for on the disc but the decision was taken to focus on audio in the SACD rollout phase. This fact also presumably makes audio-only SACDs easier to author.
SACD discs can take three forms: single-layer (one high-density layer); dual-layer (two high-density layers); and hybrid-layer (one HD layer and one Red Book-compatible CD layer). Each HD layer contains a high-quality stereo section (starting at the center of the disc) and can additionally contain a high-quality multi-channel section starting after the stereo. The hybrid disc can be played back either in a regular CD player (which reads the Red Book layer) or an SACD player (which reads the HD layer).
SACD utilizes a completely different kind of digital recording system than other systems (such as CD and DVD, which use PCM – Pulse Code Modulation). Instead of PCM, SACD uses Direct Stream Digital, or DSD. This is covered in more detail in a separate article but suffice to say here that DSD employs a 1-bit bitstream (rather than the 16, 20 or 24 bits employed in PCM, as used by Compact Disc and DVD), and that DSD uses a sample rate 64 times higher than that of regular CD. Potentially, the audio quality should be at least equivalent to, or even exceed, the quality of DVD-Audio at 24/96.
First Glance
The first thing you notice about this player is its size and weight. It is about twice the height of many players, and it weighs a lot more. It is evident from the construction that this substantial player is manufactured to very high standards, and perhaps not via standard churn-'em-out mass production methods – which means better quality, but higher price, of course.
Quite a few SACD players are still expensive compared to DVD-A competitors (though the latest offerings from Sony are in the same ball-park, starting at around $350), but looking at the build quality of this Philips unit, it is easy to see why. It is a contemporary of my first-generation Kenwood DVD-A player, which probably cost about $1,100, but it is much heavier, more solidly built… and almost twice the price. Other first-generation DVD-A machines (also playing DVD-V) were rather less expensive: the JVC first-generation machine for example, now discontinued (go to Costco to find one for $280), originally cost $800.
Rear panel connections include a 6-channel analog output, which is optional for DVD replay but obligatory for SACD – no digital output is available for this mode, because SACD is not a PCM system and converting it to PCM for a CD-quality digital output would be completely missing the point (you will see why later). There are two analog stereo outputs (which can be set to offer 'virtual surround'); TOSLink Optical and S/PDIF Coax digital outputs (for DVD replay only); and two composite video outs, plus S-Video and YUV. Apart from that, about the only other thing on the rear panel is a three-position filter switch for use with SACDs.
The SACD1000 behaves almost as two separate players, one for CD and SACD, and one for DVD-Video. On the DVD side, the unit includes a Dolby AC-3 5.1 decoder, which drives the surround analog outs. It will also provide a Dolby AC-3 or DTS data stream from DVD discs to the digital outs.
However, the unit, in a rather surprising oversight, will not play DTS-encoded CDs, even though DTS DVD-video discs can be played back by using an external DTS decoder. This is quite strange, and it is hard to think why. Almost certainly, lovers of surround audio will want to play back anything they can get their hands on and DTS CDs have been around for ages; and it is not a competing format for SACD, unlike DVD-A (consumers would really like to see all players capable of handling both SACD and DVD-Audio, but for that you'll have to wait until next year). No matter how DTS CDs sound in comparison, why would Philips be so worried when there is a DTS digital output capability from DVD, it would presumably have been easy to provide it, and it would help to point out the supposed superiority of their high quality audio disc format? Apart from this oversight, the player will handle any kind of disc (including CD-R and CD-R/W) except, of course, DVD-Audio – the competition.
DVD-Video performance and functionality
The video quality on DVD replay is exceptionally good on composite and especially S-video: I do not (yet) have a monitor with YUV capability, so cannot report on that. My favorite test movies, "The Fifth Element" and "The Mask of Zorro", both authored by the high-definition unit at Sony (the former was one of the discs that convinced me to enter the DVD market), came across extremely well, with a slight edge over the performance of my Kenwood – but bear in mind that the Philips costs twice as much. The digital audio outputs from the two machines in this mode were indistinguishable, which is as it should be, relying on my Pioneer receiver's D/A converters.
Many useful features are included, such as automatic aspect ratio compensation. The on-screen display is also very clear and easy to follow, although the control philosophy is a little different from that usually encountered on a DVD player, perhaps due to the difference between European and Japanese approaches to the user interface question. There are several unusual icons and letter codes but they are generally pretty easy to guess the meaning of. The configuration screen allows access to the usual functions, and on the audio front this includes 6-channel speaker sizes and availability, plus delay times – but these settings only apply to DVD-Video replay and not SACD.
Audio Functionality
When it comes to playing audio discs – SACD or just plain CD – the SACD1000 turns into a different machine. There is a very basic setup screen and some on-screen information when you are playing a disc, but quite honestly you can get all that from the front panel and there is no need to have a monitor connected when replaying audio discs.
One very significant achievement of this Philips player is the ability to switch seamlessly and instantaneously between the stereo and multichannel HD sections of an SACD at the touch of a button, despite the fact that they are on quite different parts of the disc.
SACD and the DSD recording process promise a dynamic range in excess of 120 dB (which is about as good as a practical 24-bit PCM-based system) and noise is certainly not a problem on this machine: any system noise is dwarfed by noise on the original masters if analog, or an open mic preamp on the recording console. SACD's frequency response extends beyond 50 kHz (according to the write-up in the SACD1000 manual, which might be considered by some to be a bit conservative: there has been talk of SACD going up to 100 kHz in some cases, and in theory there is no reason why not). This would give SACD a more extended frequency range than DVD-Audio discs with a 96 kHz sample rate (where the response would end a little under 48 kHz) but less than that of a 192 kHz DVD-A recording (which would be stereo only and extend up to just under 96 kHz). However, while there are several SACD multichannel recordings out there, there are so far few DVD-A recordings originated at 192 kHz to make that comparison.
Not all sound systems may be able to cope with the high frequency energy that accompanies a DSD recording. Reports suggest that some Mark Levinson gear, for example, has failed as a result. It has been debated whether or not this is due to actual high-frequency signal content, or to the presence of high levels of out-of-band noise produced as a result of the heavy noise-shaping curves employed in DSD. It is also highly likely that claims of potential damage are greatly exaggerated. In any event, the Philips SACD1000 includes a rear-panel filter switch to deal with possible problems. According to the manual, the three positions offer a 40 kHz rolloff, a 50 kHz rolloff on the front speakers and 40 kHz on the others, and 50 kHz rolloff all round. This seems a little odd: one would have thought that an extra 10 kHz wouldn't make much difference between your system working and blowing up, and indeed the data sheet for the product refers to "filter on" and "filter off" responses, the former going up to 40 kHz and the latter 100 kHz, which is more like it. My very ordinary system did not fail in any position. I might possibly have noticed a little more high end on high frequency instruments like triangle, bells and stuff as I switched between 1 and 3, but equally I could be fooling myself.
There is no means of configuring the analog outputs in SACD mode, which in particular means no bass management. The SACD system takes the idea of all channels being full-range very seriously (all channels in DVD-A are also full range, but generally there is the capability to define the size – i.e. bass management – and position of speakers, just as with a regular DVD-video player). Whatever the reasoning behind this decision, it will be a nuisance to many listeners – and it should be noted that the latest $350 Sony SACD surround player has perfectly adequate bass management built in.
Most surround SACDs seems to display as "3/2" which means three front channels and two surrounds, but sometimes you see "3/2+1" which presumably indicates something on the 6th channel. This may not always be a sub feed: one of the discs I have is a Tom Jung recording in which the sixth channel is used for height, and I will be listening to it as soon as I have successfully hung a speaker over my head.
I'm all in favor of using the LFE for something sensible, such as an overhead. There is no need for a Low Frequency Effects channel: a) in music as a whole, where neither dinosaur footfalls nor asteroids hitting the Earth are normally part of an orchestral or even heavy rock (sorry) arrangement; and b) when you have all your channels capable of handling the full frequency range, as is the case in both SACD and DVD-A. I am not, however, in favor of omitting bass management – which, when present, means essentially that whatever low bass there is on any channel will be routed to any speaker or speakers that can handle it.
If you are like me, the analog 5.1 input on your receiver is essentially left alone by the manufacturer as much as possible to maximize the purity of the sound. If the player's 5.1 output doesn't have bass management either, then in my case you have the possibility of heavy bass being fed to my relatively small CF or surrounds and not either to my sub or to the large front speakers, which could handle it.


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The development of Citizens Bank's new Johnston, Rhode Island corporate campus represents a prime example of using real estate and the workplace environment to have a real impact on the company's culture, as well as the surrounding community.
The 33-month development process – overseen by Cushman & Wakefield's Project and Development Services team – will bring together many of Citizens Bank's roughly 3,000 corporate Rhode Island employees.
The 123-acre build-to-suit complex will include five buildings with 424,673 square feet of space, including a new state-of-the-art call center, as well as a 1,263 space parking garage and additional surface lots.
Focus on Employee Wellness, Access, and Collaboration
To help promote employee wellness, the complex includes a café with nine different food options. In addition, the campus includes a wellness center, fitness center, two bocce courts, sand volleyball court, soccer field, baseball/softball field, two basketball courts, two tennis courts, and four walking/fitness loops.
"The campus includes Citizens' first purpose built call center, a one-story building with open ceilings, exposed duct work, and abundant natural light," said Steve Elias, Citizens SVP, Head of Workplace Delivery. "Citizens' mission, vision, and values will be displayed throughout the space along with inspirational quotes and pops of color. Colleagues are encouraged to utilize the variety of collaboration and social spaces, or head outside to the patio and have a meeting around the fire pit."
Partnership with local and federal transportation officials has also allowed for the construction of new highway ramps off of I-295, which will ease employee access to the new facility.
The employees who will call the new facility home are currently spread across three different office locations with a variety of designs and layouts. The new interior layouts use open office concepts while putting a focus on giving everyone access to natural light – with no employee sitting more than 45 feet from glass.
"There are many initiatives underway at Citizens geared toward improving the colleague experience, and the Johnston campus is probably one of the more tangible examples," says Elias. "The campus is designed to provide our colleagues with a choice of work settings that help them do their best work. This includes spaces that support individual focus work, team collaboration, and offer opportunities to recharge. It's also intentionally designed to promote movement throughout the day, and that concept extends to the outdoors via walking trails, recreation fields, and outdoor seating."
In addition to the new, modern workspaces, the buildings themselves were also designed in collaboration with the company's facility management team, allowing for easier maintenance operations throughout the life of the complex. Citizens' Health and Safety team also collaborated with the architect on a Prevention trough Design process to create both a safer work site and finished campus.
Commercial Development with a Lasting Impact
Work on the campus began in June, 2016, with the initial focus on the preparation of the location itself.
The site – some of which had previously served as a landfill – required a significant amount of remediation before construction could begin. After that point, the land was prepared for construction and foundations began pouring.
Steel for the main structures was completed in May, with construction crews now working on outfitting the interior framework of each building.
"This is a massive project with many moving parts. Fortunately, Citizens is an engaged client which helps the project be as effective as possible," says David Varone, Senior Project Manager for Cushman & Wakefield.
The impact of the project will also stretch beyond business hours into the community at large.
In addition to serving as recreation areas for the company itself, the soccer and baseball fields will also be utilized by the public, in partnership with the Johnston Little League and other local recreation organizations.
That spirit of partnership helps ensure that the collaboration and excitement generated by the project isn't just limited to Citizens Bank employees, but extends to everyone in the community.
"Overall, with the Citizens project, they've been very responsive to environmental laws, to doing improvements even beyond compliance and are certainly concerned about community issues," said Janet Coit, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Environment. "But I think bringing the sewer lines up here, bringing the water and some of the amenities that they have, the amount of the property that they've left forested, [Citizens has] turned it into, I think, a really nice amenity for the town"

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Umbrellas for Outdoor Living
Outdoor means out of home and outdoor living umbrellastherefore usher to experiential living. Can't get it? Let me explain.
In management parlance there's a marketing concept that advocates for marketing through direct customer experiences. Under this arrangement the prospective customers are allowed to use the product or service first and pay for it later if they like. Outdoor living umbrellas from the table Shade Australia resemble with that marketing concept. Because the company now runs into its second generation that justifies it as a company reckoned for its products. To me it's an ideal case of experiential marketing that drives the company now in Australia.
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Outdoor living throws many a challenge; but surely catches up with your imaginations. You can however have a heart break if you don't buy an outdoor living umbrella from a company of repute like Shade Australia. Because you just can't afford to put your security and comfort into the hands of some fly by night operators in the trade especially when you are out with your family for a day long – perhaps in the mountains of Queensland. Umbrellas from Shade Australia can offer you the following.
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- Just a phone call away for service or product enquiry at 1800 155 233 (toll free); alternatively submit a tiny online form for the same.
- A gamut of products with varied color combinations and aesthetics that are made bespoke to your unique requirement.
- Umbrellas are flexible in terms of rotation and angling befitting your requirement from time to time.
- Light weight and collapsible for easy carrying to places.


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The board strongly encourages programs and activities that recognize and reward excellence in student academic achievement, character and leadership.
The board authorizes the superintendent to develop criteria for defining honor rolls. The superintendent may implement uniform publication of honor rolls in the schools for any or all time periods for which formal grade reporting is done. A variety of other programs, such as honor societies and citizenship and leadership awards, may also be implemented to recognize outstanding student achievement. The board encourages school recognition ceremonies and community recognition ceremonies to honor scholarship and distinguished character and leadership abilities.
Administrators and teachers are responsible for developing and implementing various means of recognizing student achievement.


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In the meantime, I saw this hilarious video at MOPS last Friday that I had to share. I laughed so hard because the night prior I had done almost the same exact thing. The whining and tantrums had gone on all day long and continued into bath time which is usually the best time of the day for all of us. I simply couldn't beat them - so... well .... I sunk to their level. Funny enough, the tantrums stopped and we had quite a pleasant evening after that. Watch for yourself, I hope you get a chuckle out of it too!
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Pomegranate Green Tea
Republic of Tea
If you've ever been in the market for decent quality tea and didn't want to have to resort to mail order, then you may have run across Republic of Tea's products. The Novato, CA-based company has been doing their thing since 1992 and, while you may not find them in the average grocery store, you stand a pretty good chance of stumbling across their wares in more upscale groceries, specialty stores and the like.
One of the company's latest ventures is a Pomegranate Green Tea, which recently hit the market. It's a blend of Chinese green tea with pomegranate juice produced by the POM Wonderful company. The latter are said to be "largest grower and marketer of the Wonderful variety of fresh pomegranates." To which I say - why not, somebody's gotta be.
Suggested retail price is $9 for a 2.8 ounce tin containing 50 of Republic's nifty round tea bags. I don't recall if I've ever eaten a pomegranate (I seem to vaguely recall eating a pomeranian once, but that's another story), but it all sounds fine and dandy by me.


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WILTON, CT, May 1, 2012 – Direct response television buying leader Diray TV announced its relocation to new corporate headquarters, the first move in the company's 25-year history. Still based in Wilton, CT, less than an hour from New York City, Diray has built out offices in a corporate business center that affords more room and a customized layout to operate as efficiently as possible. The move was announced by Diray Founder and President, Jim Balitsos.
Balitsos says the move, which was based on an urgent need for more room, gave the firm the opportunity to contemporize and rethink their use of office space. "We are fortunate to have literally outgrown our old space, expanding from 3,000 to 6,500 square feet," said Balitsos. "Not only did this give us room for even more expansion in the future, but it provided the opportunity to create the kind of office environment we have always wanted."
A walk through the new office reflects both the character of the firm and the fast clip at which the business runs. The color palette is a warm buff with shots of reddish orange to keep things upbeat and energized. The work space itself is a balance between private offices and open cubicle space to provide privacy and foster team interaction, as needed.
Diray TV is now located at 372 Danbury Road, Suite 205 in Wilton, CT, 06897. The main telephone number is 203.761.1400.


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The YRB depends on donations from people and businesses in our community. A donation to the Youth Resource Bank helps us shape better lives for children, youth and young families throughout Santa Cruz County. We raise the funds we use for our services through an annual cabaret fund raiser and recognition ceremony held during January of each year and through generous individual and corporate donations. We also occasionally reach out to the community for needed goods and services.
The Board conducts regular meetings to review requests and decide on distribution of available resources, with special meetings to act on urgent requests. Because we are all-volunteer and have almost no overhead, nearly 100% of the funds donated to the YRB are spent on kids in need. Please give as generously as you can.
The Youth Resource Bank is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, so your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law.


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Prerequisite: Str 13, Con 13, rage class feature, Improved Bull Rush, Power Attack, base attack bonus +6.
Benefit: While raging, when you attempt a bull rush combat maneuver, you can spend 1 additional round of your rage as a swift action to add your Constitution bonus on your combat maneuver check to the bull rush. Further, if you bull rush an opponent into a square another creature occupies or into a solid object, the opponent and the creature or object take bludgeoning damage equal to your Strength modifier + your Constitution modifier.
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Personally for me blogging has an equal amount of plusses and minuses. Like reading other's blogs is a plus it gets me inspired, helps me to dream what I would like to do, what would I like to eat or where I would like to go, so it's amazing. And then reading other's blogs is a minus for me as well as after I go away or go to work after I read about someone's holiday in Bali it kind of causes a little bit of jealousy ... how lucky for him or her while I am sorting the laundry or doing washing up so it's kind of a reality check but it definitely helps to break it and set life goals or holidays for next year for sure:).
Living The Dream
Another one plus and a minus is looking at bloggers living their dream and living from what the blog provides. Hooray for them and it proves that we all can do what we want at some point in our life, whatever we want, but in the mean time it's work, work, work and blogging its just a hobby. I found this blog post from another blogger about what it means to be a full time blogger HERE. She writes that bloggers don't take holidays as holidays are the best time to get good content. Hmmmmm I don't know about that I am going on holiday soon and I am planning to just switch of my social media until I come back as I remember best summers was being away with family, away from the routine and the best part of September was to discuss those summer holidays with others (maybe that's why blogging is just a hobby for me hahaha).
Anyway, I have been looking at some articles that suggest that media traffic slows down in summer months so why not to enjoy it? But here is an article about what to do if you still want to blog HERE.
Dragging in
I have never been so obsessed with being online like last year, it slowly reeled me in. Instagram and Pinterest are the worst hahaha. Once I start pinning something it reveals more and more beautiful and inspiring images that draw me in . You can find my Pinterest HERE. Instagram works just the same for me. Oh makes me want to do and buy so many things. In a way it's good it keeps wanting to do te best for myself; be healthier, happier, wanting to do better makeup, dress nicer. What's wrong with that right? But I caught myself thinking these girls looks so much better, healthier and happier so I start doubting myself. In a way it's good it shows there is room to improve but the negative side is that it lowers self-esteem.
But what I absolutely love about my blog is that it becomes a picture reminder for me of what I did and what I been up to in the last two years . Even its not all here but you know than I look at January 2014 my mind goes wild, it's like awwww yes I did that and after I went there even it's not all documented but my mind picks up on that small glimpses of life.
Thanks for reading I hope you enjoyed it :)


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Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Setting
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Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Setting
are necessarily general and broad based and gathered from both my own personal experience as Head of Special Educational Needs in a mainstream school, as well as from research undertaken during my B.Ed.(Hons) and M.A. Courses. More detailed information should also be gathered from individual specialists in the particular field concerned.
I regret I do not have experience or expertise to offer about children who have S.S.E.N. or Severe Special Educational Needs.
Please also note that a good teacher is well able to provide good quality education for children with Special Educational Needs who are in mainstream setting. The same principles and philosophies most certainly apply for all children in mainstream schooling. To reassure yourself about this statement,
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Portrait of Frederick Baker (1854-1938) a conchologist and Honorary Curator of Mollusks at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, his gift of a large carefully chosen shell collection to the Institution will ever be of basic value to whatever work may be done there in this field. Circa 1914.
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Science policy weekly roundup: December 22, 2017
The National Institutes of Health Advisory Committee to the Director discusses strategies to support the next generation of researchers
Science Policy Analyst André Porter summarizes discussions about how to best support the next generation of researchers at the meeting of the NIH Advisory Committee to the Director. While the NIH has remained committed to supporting young researchers, effective strategies have remained elusive. A possible third iteration of new policies may be introduced in 2018, as the NIH struggles to satisfy critics. Read more here.
Congress passes tax reform legislation
After weeks of negotiations between Republican factions in the U.S. House and Senate, Congress passed the U.S. Tax and Jobs Act. The new law would reform the U.S. tax code and affect almost every American. The final language does not include provisions that would repeal graduate student tax waivers. The legislation could go into effect as early as January. Read more here.
Government shutdown avoided by delaying votes for contentious issues to the new year
Congress passed yet another continuing resolution to fund the government until mid-January, avoiding a holiday government shutdown. Negotiations to pass this stopgap funding bill were complicated by disputes over healthcare, abortion, immigration, and defense funding. The lack of an annual budget can negatively affect science research, preventing new programs from being implemented and reducing the amount of grant money available to scientists. Read more here.
The National Institutes of Health revamps minority mentoring network
The NIH is overhauling a 2014 initiative designed to increase diversity of the biomedical research workforce: the National Research Mentoring Network. In its second phase, NRMN's faculty mentorship training and online student mentoring activities will be complemented by a research component to understand the factors affecting minorities in science. Read more here.


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It's Christmas Eve! I'm not sure about you but I've really felt the love over the past two and a half weeks. I hope you have, too. And here's just a little more… Thank you all SO much for reading Live Lighter! As a small token of appreciation, the following guest post by Sam Omidi will help you enjoy the holidays with some tasty hot drinks AND stay health-conscious.
While the holiday season is the hardest time to maintain a healthy weight, it shouldn't be the hardest time of year to get a good coffee. Don't punish yourself this time around and treat yourself to some great seasonal drinks that will pack lots of flavor, but not a lot of calories.
No, I'm not a shill for Starbucks; I just chose their coffee for two reasons:
- Their nutritional information is readily available.
- They are so ubiquitous that just about everyone in the US and Canada has access to a Starbucks.
For all of you fellow Starbucks addicts out there, here is a list of drinks that is both diet friendly and delicious! Enjoy.
Gingerbread Latte
Tall, Skim, No Whip
Starting off the list with a strong entry here. The Gingerbread latte is a family favorite in my house and for good reason. Even when you get it skinny, you still get a delicious holiday drink and it's a steal at under 200 calories.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 0
Fat: 0g
Carbs: 29g
Sugar: 28g
Protein: 9g
Caramel Mocha
Tall, Skim, No Whip
Salting chocolate and caramel has been all the rage the last few years. Sometimes the crowd really does get it right, especially with the Salted Caramel Mocha. It does clock in at 220 calories and 40 grams of sugar when you get it with skim milk and no whip, but it isn't going to break the calorie bank either. Just make this an occasional holiday treat and you will be fine.
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 220
Calories from Fat: 20
Fat: 2g
Carbs: 47g
Sugar: 40g
Protein: 10g
Skinny Peppermint Mocha
Tall, Skim, No Whip
Ahh, the joys of peppermint. Once coffee shops start serving peppermint drinks, you really know it's time for Christmas! A seasonal favorite that is sure to give a refreshing kick to your traditional mocha, the 100 calorie skinny Peppermint Mocha will make a great holiday tradition.
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 100
Calories from Fat: 10
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Carbs: 13g
Sugar: 11g
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Calories: 100
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Fat: 0g
Carbs: 14g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 9g
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Calories: 15
Calories from Fat: 0
Fat: 0g
Carbs: 1g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 0g
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Ughhhhh... Good Day America, this is Mr. No Limit So you want to get rid of gangsta rap But what if gangsta rap gets rid of you How'd you like them apples You want your kids to grow up listenin' to good American music But they don't want that, they want that bout it bout it shit You always point the finger at the bad guy But what if the bad guy points the finger at you? Fuck the politcians the media and the government The fucking world was built on production If it wasn't for people like me and my reality music, you couldn't pay for a meal I'm tired of you fucking hustlers following me around, tapping my phone and over taxing my money You know what a hustler is It's a pig that don't fly straight But it's OK (it's OK) When you finish listening to this tape It'll be the last time you hear a bad guy like me So fuck you cock-a-roaches Sincerely yours the last don, Master P The Last Don I made millions from raps I couldn't die in scraps No Limit niggas we strapped thug niggas bust caps I live the life of a rider lost at heart I played the pieces to the puzzle but they tore me apart I went to jail for shit I didn't do Niggas banged at my motherfuckin' crew We retaliated, now we killers (Ughhhhhh) Niggas slang ghetto dope tapes but we drug dealers Ain't that a bitch, a nigga tryna make it Changed for society but these fools tryna take me They want you dead or locked up, smokin' or rocked up Walkin' the blocked up, down or cocked up In the bayou, haters six feet deep It could be you or me your girl or your homey 'Cause life has no time, but keep your eyes on your enemies That's one to grow on from the Last Don He took the kiss of death so I could be The Last Don He took the kiss of death so I could be The Last Don He took the kiss of death so I could be The Last Don He took the kiss of death so I could be The Last Don 2Pac, Biggie Smalls, my little brother Kevin Miller They all took the kiss of death so I could be the last don Real niggas and bitches out there feel my pain Feel my pain, its real out here Ain't no such thing as uh. you can't change your life You can't do what you wanna do A coward dies a million deaths, but a solider only dies once So all y'all niggas out there in the hood tryna feed your families Get what you gotta get, and get out nigga, get your shit together And if you hustlin', hustle for a cause nigga Don't believe in nobody but your motherfuckin' self 'Cause money's the root of all evil We done lost a lot of soldiers behind them dollars That's one to grow on nigga, from the last Dizon, you heard me


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Lone Crow Bungalow (previously "Bend Bungalow") was born in 2001 in Bend, Oregon out of a love of the aesthetics and philosophy of the American Bungalow Era (1920s) and a passion for the current nationwide resurgence and enduring quality of the style. Founder Karen Letourneau, her staff, and the shop's clever American crow mascot "Bo" search out authentic, handcrafted decor and gifts from artisans around the country and abroad. The shop has been photographed by magazines such as Sunset Magazine and Cottage Living, and our finds have been featured in a wide range of beautiful homes across the United States.
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Verizon is a cell phone provider and telephone company that also provides Internet service. If you're interested in being able to sell Verizon service in your store or on your website, you should learn how to become an authorized Verizon dealer. It can take a minimum of 4 to 6 weeks to complete the entire process and be approved as an authorized Verizon dealer, so the sooner you get started, the better.
1Choose which program you would like to take part in. There are 2 separate programs: the Verizon Wireless wholesale distribution channel and a retail channel corporate account. Once you decide which one you want, you can start the process of applying.
- The wholesale distribution option requires a 5,000-line minimum while the retail channel account option does not offer as many discounts.
2Wait for a phone call or letter from a Verizon Wireless account manger to help you to get started on the rest of authorized Verizon dealer application process.
3Fill out the Verizon Wireless application for wholesale or corporate status. This application will also include a background check on everyone who has at least 5% interest in your company or daily control of your business.
4Pay the $500 application processing fee. This fee is required and is non-refundable.
5Sign the standard wholesale agreement. This should be included with your materials sent to you from your Verizon Wireless account manager.
6Market products on your own. Verizon Wireless does not assist Verizon resellers with this process. You must also pay all of the advertising costs.
7Provide proof that you have your own office support members, including collections, customer service, credit verification, fraud detection, and billing.
8Source the products on your own using a code division multiple access (CDMA) tri-mode 1XRTT capable phone. Verizon will be able to help you with this step and give you its requirements for sourcing product.
9Ensure that you have your own email address as well as remote and Internet access. You will need to have your own email address so that Verizon can communicate with you; many times, rather than a phone call or letter in the mail, an email is the more efficient type of communication between companies and their members.
10Provide the necessary exempt certificate including sales tax and FUSE, which is a surcharge charged by Verizon on interstate and international resellers. You would get these from the IRS so that you can prove that you are certified to sell items requiring sales tax within your state.
11Have and understand an IT infrastructure that is self-sufficient and has the ability to support all Verizon Wireless requirements. This is important since Verizon Wireless does not provide IT support to your customers or your company.
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In the week since Irene hit, we've seen some pretty amazing things come to light in Vermont. Despite the devastation and destruction felt by so many, we've seen communities band together to help one another begin to re-build.
#VTResponse has been able to help connect Vermonters in need, with those looking to volunteer using our forum (vtresponseforum.blogspot.com). Volunteers have been offering up their time, equipment, donations and supplies to people, and in most cases have been able to respond to direct needs that have been posted on the site.
In addition to the donations of clothing, personal care items and non-perishables, we've heard from a lot of people looking to donate furniture. Unfortunately most drop-off sites are not able to house items of this size at this time, it's also likely that many people aren't ready to accept items like this until they've had time to clean out their homes, and in some cases, re-build them. In response to this, #VTResponse has created #VTResponse Exchange (vtexchange.org).
The site was created for #VTResponse by Seth Beck, and although its concept is similar to Craigslist, it's to be used only for those affected by Irene and the subsequent flooding in Vermont. While #VTResponse and its forums are intended to connect volunteers with those in need of time, materials or equipment right now, #VTResponse Exchange is meant to be a long-term resource.
There are two options when posting on the site: "Giving" and "Needed". When Vermonters are ready, they can use #VTResponse Exchange to offer or find household items, furniture and appliances. There's also a "Lost & Found".
FEMA assistance 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or www.disasterassistance.gov to register. Vermonters without internet access or access to a reliable phone that need help filing for FEMA assistance can utilize Geoff Hand who has set up a mobile work station. Cell phone is 802-922-0541
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There was a broad rally today....four to one advancing to declining stocks, but late-day comments from Federal Express, which lowered its 2009 earnings guidance, as well as negative comments from Con-Way in the trucking space, and Texas Instruments, National Semi, and Altera in the techs are weighing on futures after the close.
1) FedEx lowered guidance for the current (second) quarter, and guided lower for the full year (to $3.50-4.75 vs. prior $4.75-5.25). What would their guidance have been had oil been at $100 a barrel?
2) Trucker Con-Way guided full year earnings lower as well, to $2.20-$2.35 vs. $2.60-$2.80. They have reduced their workforce by 8 percent.
3) Texas Instruments guided revenue for the current quarter lower ($2.30-$2.50 billion vs. prior $2.83 to $3.07 billion)
4) National Semi said revenue would be down 30 percent in the following quarter (hurt by lower handset demand)
5) Chip maker Altera also said sales would be down 9 to 12 percent compared to the current quarter; they are seeing slower than expected sales across all market segments--they sell to the computing, telecom, industrial and automotive industries
On the markets, the big question today was, how big will the infrastructure part of the stimulus package be? President-elect Obama made a point of saying it would be big, but how big? Some analysts said it could be as big as $130 billion.
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- LAST NEWS: Chinese Air Combat Drone Types Caught By Satellite
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Desert Hawk III
Region: USA and Canada Country: USA Category: UAV Company: Lockheed Martin
Use(s): force protection, sub-tactical reconnaissance and surveillance Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin Powerplant: electric motor Dimensions: wingspan: 54in Weight: 6.5lb, payload: up to 2lb Performance: endurance: 90min, operational range: up to 15km Payload: five snap-in modular payloads, including a 360° EO/IR and SIGINT sensor Guidance/ Tracking: Lockheed Martin autopilot Launch: hand Recovery: automatic landing Structure Material: durable foam Status: in production
2014-02-07Lockheed Martin Corporation and AeroVironment, Inc. to Pursue Joint Opportunities in Unmanned Aircraft Systems Markets
mpanies sign memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities for unmanned aircraft systems in international marketsPrimary focus relates to integrating Lockheed Martin mission systems, ground systems and technology with AeroVironment's Gl.
2013-07-09Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Control of Multiple UAS
During a recent demonstration at NAVAIR,Lockheed Martin monitored and controlled multiple types of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) from one integrated command and control (C2) system.
2013-04-09Lockheed Martin announce UCLASS at Navy League's Exposition
The Lockheed Martin Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air vehicle concept integrates proven technologies from F-35C, RQ-170 Sentinel and other operational systems to provide both the lowest development risk and greatest
2013-02-05Lockheed Martin has Big Plans for sUAS
Over the past year, Lockheed Martin acquired CDL Systems, Chandler/May and Procerus Technologies to enhance its unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) capability.
The Army selected Lockheed Martin as one of five companies to compete for future Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and parts under a 5-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth up to $248 million.
The Army selected Lockheed Martin as one of five companies to compete for future Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) and parts under a 5-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth up to $248 million.
2012-11-30Lockheed Martin Trials Next Generation Laser-Based Missile/UAV Defense System
Using high energy lasers could reduce the cost of shooting down missiles and UAVs, while improving accuracy
2012-11-14Lockheed acquires Chandler/May
Lockheed Martin has acquired Chandler/May, Inc., a company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of mission systems for unmanned aircraft.
2012-08-24Lockheed Martin celebrates 100 years with rare demonstration
OWEGO — With 100 years under its belt, Lockheed Martin is looking toward the future — and using a hand-held aircraft to do it. Members of Lockheed Martin Systems & Sensors team discussed the company's history Thursday, focusing on the...
2012-07-11Laser Powers Lockheed Martin's Stalker UAS For 48 Hours
PALMDALE, Calif., July 11, 2012 — Lockheed Martin (LMT) and LaserMotive, Inc., recently demonstrated the capabilities of an innovative laser power system to extend the Stalker Unmanned Aerial System.
2012-05-02Lockheed Martin's Shadow Hawk Munition Launched From Shadow UAS For The First Time
ORLANDO, Fla., May 1, 2012 Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully conducted the first launch of a Shadow Hawk precision-guided weapon recently from a Shadow 200 Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), achieving a...
2012-01-23Lockheed Martin awarded $1.1mil for second SURGE-V phase.
Lockheed Martin are moving forward with SURGE-V, The goal of the SURGE-V program will be to develop a hybrid power and propulsion system for UAVs smaller than 20 pounds that enables these aircraft to operate on missions longer than four...
2012-04-05 Hydrogen-powered Fuel Cell Flies ScanEagle


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yes, it is mostly roleplay, but I'd rather go sub optimal and go along with the roleplay, as this is a roleplaying game :p
Also, clumping up skills means that groups can focus on specific tasks. Indeed the nal group would be a more subtle infiltration group, while the sarg/sharen would actually be an assault block, complete with medics and a heavy focus on more direct action mana users.
which would in turn, work quite nicely together, as the Nal's could take the quieter back door and use the gliders, (although the lack of air users is detrimental to this, I'm sure that can be worked with, air focai perhaps?) and do sneaky sabotage and poking around, while the sarg/sharen block storm the front door and generally burn, fight, kill causing a beautiful amount of chaos and being a great distraction, perhaps even murdering their way through a few important people.


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Canadian firm CAE has been awarded a contract to design and manufacture a flight simulator and tactical trainer for the P-3C "Orion" maritime patrol aircraft Taiwan has purchased from the US, the company announced in a March 23 press release.
Under the terms of the contract, CAE will design and manufacture a P-3C operational flight trainer (OFT) as well as a P-3C operational tactics trainer (OTT). The P-3C OFT will be a Level D equivalent flight simulator and used to train the pilots and co-pilots of Taiwan's P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, the press release said. The P-3C OTT will be used to train the sensor operators in the P-3C aircraft.
Both training devices are scheduled for delivery in 2014.
The deal is part of a series of contracts signed by CAE, a leading provider of simulation and modeling technologies and integrated training solutions for the aviation industry and defense community, with the US Navy valued at more than US$100 million.
Taiwan procured 12 P-3C aircraft from the US for US$1.9 billion in 2007 following a six-year delay stemming from political infighting and questions over the estimated cost of US$300 million per new plane. Instead, Taiwan opted for the purchase of 12 refurbished aircraft. US firm Lockheed Martin was awarded the contract to refurbish the P-3Cs, sold as Excess Defense Articles. The first aircraft is scheduled for delivery to Taiwanese training units in the US in June, Defense News said, with the other 11 to be delivered this year and next.
The P-3Cs, which will play an essential role in anti-submarine warfare, are to replace Taiwan's aging Grumman S-2T Turbo Trackers acquired in the 1980s. According to Defense News, only a handful of the S-2Ts in the Taiwanese Navy's lineup are still operational and none are mission capable.


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Film lovers are mourning today the death of Curtis Hanson, the Oscar-winning director who made such movies as "L.A. Confidential," "Eight Mile," "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle" and "Wonder Boys."
An underrated gem on his resume is "In Her Shoes," a 2005 mother-daughter comedy starring Cameron Diaz and Shirley MacLaine that brought Hanson to Palm Beach County. He filmed scenes for the movie in Briny Breezes and around Delray Beach.
Band leader Billy Duke took part in the filming, and told the Palm Beach Post in 2004 that Hanson surprised him: "I thought the director would be yelling and screaming, but he was really quiet."
Here are pictures we shot of star Shirley MacLaine during the filming in Briny Breezes:


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Oh yes the disco ball is a new trend I'm seeing out there. Fun right? What a great way to make beautiful light "dance" all over the room. Honestly why not jump on the band wagon when you can buy one for $15? It could be worth a try and something sure to be a younger crowd pleaser.
Archive for January, 2013
Let's DanceJanuary 30, 2013
PrettyJanuary 28, 2013
Sorry for the "pretty" post. I've been in bed all weekend with one of the lovely viruses that is sweeping the country. Yeah! I hate starting a Monday like this. Hope your Monday is off to a better start.
CanopyJanuary 25, 2013
What little girl doesn't want a canopy bed? What big girl doesn't want one for that matter? I think they are just divine. I had a pretty little white one when I was in first grade I remember sing and dancing around like I was in the Sound of Music. It mysteriously did not make it when we moved. Hmmm. If I had the height in my bedroom I would be all over it. Did/Do you have a canopy bed?
Wild ChairyJanuary 23, 2013
I am full on lusting after these fantastic chairs produced by Andrea Mahalik of Wild Chairy! She embraces the shapes of the chair playing it up with unique patterns and textures. Andrea hand-crafts each piece using high-quality sustainable materials like horse hair, Italian twine, organic cotton, and hand tied springs. Often time, the chairs that come to her are picked up off the street, found by friends and family, or picked up at estate auctions. One of these fabulous chairs would be the show stopper of any room. Love!
Sonny BenchJanuary 21, 2013
I'm loving this Sonny yellow bench from Crate and Barrel. Dying to use it some capacity! Who needs a bench?


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We have 2 and a half weeks left until spring break. Absence laps are due by March 31st for credit. We are just beginning badminton in class. I hope to have this unit complete by spring break. After that, we will play pickleball - unless the weather cooperates and we can get outside! Students should be prepared to be in or out after break.
**Students should continue to complete activity logs each week. Please see activity log criteria if you are unsure what students should do.
Hope you all are enjoying your 3rd week of vacation! We WILL begin fitness assessments on Monday! I hope you are ready to run. We will start with Pacer, height, and sit and reach. Stay warm and see you soon!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year!
The first semester is quickly coming to a close. Only 3 weeks left!
When we return from break, students will have one activity log due January 7th. We will begin our post fitness assessments that Wednesday as well. Have a restful break, but come back ready to give your all on your fitness tests!
All students have one activity log due December 3rd. This gives you 14 days, instead of 7, to accumulate 210 minutes.
All PE students will have 1 activity log due January 7th following Christmas Break. Students should be able to accumulate far more than the 210 minutes required in 21 days.
Students have been practicing the PACER once in month in preparation for their fitness post assessments in January. We are working hard to show improvements in our cardiovascular endurance!
Hello My Name Is...
Mrs. Washegesic
I am entering my 5th year as a PE teacher at Baseline. I have 11 years elementary Physical Education experience. When I am not teaching, my husband, Don, and I are following our children in their athletic endeavors.
Workout Wednesday - the day we devote to working on muscular strength and cardiovascular (aerobic) fitness. Most often, students perform exercises at stations for one minute. They have a 15 second transition/rest period before the next station. This is also the day Physical Activity logs are due! Please remember to get those signed by a parent and turned in on time.


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» photos
Various photos of Quin and his environs.
Quin circa 1991, in the clutches of a young Polish woman named Isa. Yes, she has a knife. Yes, it's all in fun.
Quin circa 1999, with a freshly shaven head and a wonderful fish shirt.
Quin circa 1999, sporting a Stetson and looking moody.
Quin, August 2002, doing his best
Travis Bickle
impersonation. You talkin' to me?
(Yes, this is a real, unretouched photo. Yes, it is intentionally small, dark and blurry.)
Quin, July 2004. This photo is included for one purpose: to show just how fat I got. Ugh.
Quin, November 2005. About 40 pounds lighter here than in the previous picture.
I've come a long way, but I still have most of the journey ahead of me.
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NAS File System Tests by Thecus Explored (Page 3)
Test System
Motherboard: ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer (Supplied by ASUS)
Processors: Intel 975 EE (Supplied by AVADirect)
Memory: Corsair Dominator 1600 MHz Triple Channel Kit
Graphics Card: Leadtek Quadro FX1700 (Supplied by Leadtek)
Enclosure: Lian Li V2000
Cooling: Noctua NH-U12P SE2 (Supplied by Noctua)
SAS Controller: LSI MegaRAID SAS 9260-8i (Supplied by LSI)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate X64
Test HDDs: Seagate ES.2, 1TB (Supplied by Seagate)
Intel NASPT
The Intel NAS Performance Toolkit (NASPT) is a file system exerciser and analysis tool designed to enable direct measurement of home network attached storage (NAS) performance. Designed to emulate the behavior of an actual application, NASPT uses a set of real world workload traces gathered from typical digital home applications. Traces of high definition video playback and recording, office productivity applications, video rendering/content creation and more provide a broad range of different application behaviors.
With version 1.71 we are able to test with Windows 7 64-bit, but to keep the results accurate you must limit your system RAM to 2GB or less. With only a single 2GB stick of memory installed you can test with Windows 7 64-bit. Also, a new test was added, Office Productivity, but several tests were removed like 3 Source HD Video Playback and Backup / Restore.
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Chicken4Charity at Quaker Steak & Lube
June 22, 2016
On June 22 from 5-9 pm, in conjunction with MBM Spay / Neuter Clinic, Quaker Steak will host a Chicken 4 Charity Event. You can stop by the restaurant and drop off a donation or you can help out by dining that night and 10% of the food sales* will go to Holly Help. Free calendars and pet treats will also be available.


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a book by Ernesto Baron
In this very interesting book, entitled "The Magical Lands of the Celts", the writer, anthropologist and researcher Ernesto Baron introduces us to an enchanting and magical subject. History has still not valued the heights attained by the Celts and Druids of ancient Britain.
This book embodies the investigations and studies that the author himself has made of Celtic sites, archaeological remains, myths and traditions that still survive, transmitting to the reader the wisdom of a culture which held great knowledge of electromagnetism, cosmology, science, etc.
This is not just an anthropological book, but something more, it connects us with our own origins and beyond, deciphering the invaluable heritage left by this ancestral people, for our cultural, human and scientific development.
The author guides us in a journey through the magic of the Hyperboreans and their connection with the cosmos, the mysteries of Celts and Druids, linked to the magical forces of nature, the study of the Celtic Gods and the traditions of these peoples that still survive in many European cities, are reflected in their names, festivals and customs.
The second part of the book is a study of gigantism and the great megalithic constructions, introducing us into topics which have aroused and still arouse a great deal of interest, such as the cromlech of Stonehenge or the Dance of the Giants, which reveal to us the knowledge of how and why this wonder, made by superior beings was brought into existence.
In the third part of the book, the author transmits to us the magical knowledge inherited by these great peoples. In the first place, he deals with a subject which is intrinsically linked with these magical places, where each spring and summer since 1980 the strange crop circles of England have materialised. He continues by revealing the mysteries of the Ley lines, a projection of the cosmos on earth and analyses the controversial subject of the talking and magical stones.
Of equal interest are the beautiful images and graphic documents which illustrate this book and are of great anthropological value and which transport us to the magical world of these ancient peoples, who knew the forces and mysteries of nature and who could teach a great deal to present-day man.


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Future's "Same Damn Time" and "Tony Montana" tore up the streets last year, but that doesn't mean he's done producing more hits off his Epic debut, Pluto.
It has been reported that Future has scored the No. 1 spot on the Mediabase Urban Mainstream chart for his Mike Will-produced single, "Turn On The Lights." The song's popularity continues to grow, recently receiving a remix by Lil Wayne.
Future is set to grace the stage on tonight's BET Hip-Hop Awards. He will perform "Turn On The Lights" as well as the "Same Damn Time (Remix)" with Diddy.


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Game of the Year 2015: 3-1
Our Game of the Year coverage concludes with our top three games of 2015:
3rd. Bloodborne
Aside from a short-lived foray into Dark Souls at a 2011 Expo, Bloodborne was my first true foray into From Software's 'uniquely inhospitable' and punishing realms. I actually believed I wouldn't die that much. This absurd hubris was justly rended asunder within Bloodborne's opening minutes as I was felled in a pathetic display. Further to this, my first few nights trying to sleep after dodging and slashing through Yharnam's gothic streets were plagued with nightmares of screaming beasts. It began taking over, occupying my waking thoughts. The challenges of Destiny were laughable in comparison – this was serious, hardcore.
The combat mechanics caused retreat or gung-ho tactics to be punished and rewarded only focused aggression. And what a brilliant onslaught of enemies to face-down against. Bloodborne's foes are the most memorable and best designed out of any videogame I've ever played.
One of the more pleasant suprises of Bloodborne (especially to an inexperienced Souls player) was the way the Lovecraftian narrative was revealed solely through exposition. Picking over item descriptions, trying to decipher the mumblings of NPCs and slowly progressing through the horrifying world still never gave a clear indication of what was actually going on. It was easy to miss entire NPC quests and even bosses should you not follow a particular path or collect a specific item. After being generally mollycoddled and gently eased on a strict path over a variety of other titles, I found this detail massively refreshing.
Bloodborne is an incredibly deep title, from its cinematic score, exquisite art direction, level design and shrouded narrative – its status as, not just one of the best of 2015, but as a modern masterpiece is undeniable.
Pete Worth
2nd. Rocket League
Rocket League has reminded me of something I've deeply missed in gaming: real, honest to god progression. In a time when we're constantly watching experience fill meters, Rocket League instead relies on the lessons you learn from one game to the next – though it does have its own requisite experience meter! But it's the vocabulary you build that lets you understand why things happen on a moment-to-moment basis. How was that goal scored? Why did I end up hitting the ball backwards? These are questions you'll have in the early going, but in time you'll recognize moments, then plays, and finally, opportunity. In time you'll react and execute, or fail miserably trying.
What makes Rocket League special compared to other sports games is its ability to convey the feeling of playing soccer – a truly remarkable feat given the addition of rocket-powered cars. You know the old saying you've got to learn to walk before you can run? Well, it applies here, in a way. It's hard to play sports, but in most sports games you're dunking minutes after you're dribbling. In Rocket League you really have to learn how to play soccer, in addition to learn how to get around the pitch. You have to learn how to conserve energy (boost management); learn to move off the ball (ball tracking camera); learn where the ball is headed (know the trajectories). But above all else, you have to learn that you're part of a team, and Rocket League can be quickly humbling when you don't learn proper positioning.
But what's remarkable about Rocket League is how it scales and remains immensely satisfying even when you ignore everything I've mentioned. Its ability to cater to all ends of the skill spectrum make it a joy in ranked play or even in a room full of randoms. There's just something dumb/hilarious/amazing in 3v3 games where every car is in a continuous scrum for control of the ball. There's nothing wrong with enjoying that version of Rocket Leauge; it's no less valid. Or, you can build a team of veterans who spend as much time driving on the walls as they do the pitch, making the sorts of passes and shots we can only hope to some day pull off.
Rocket League is as serious or silly as you want it to be. It's an incredibly simple and yet deeply rich game that runs on all cylinders. It nails that feeling of learning and participating in a new sport, and for that, along with the manic kaleidoscope of nitro boosts and exploding goals, it's Thunderbolt's Game of the Year Runner-Up.
Sean Kelley
1st. Fallout 4
Bethesda has become known for creating worlds that act as a black hole, sucking up people's lives for months, or even years on end, and Fallout 4 is no different. We've only had our hands on Fallout 4 since November 10th, and people are still finding new and interesting things everyday. Combine that with a vibrant modding community, upcoming DLC, and pursuing different game routes, this Fallout has the potential to keep us playing for years to come.
Fallout 4 is a shining example of a game developer listening to the people. Some of the biggest issues with the previous Fallout games have stemmed from difficult first-person shooter controls, poor enemy AI, awkward looking conversations, and dozens of other flaws. Fallout 4 not only fixes those problems, but was able to improve upon them, setting the bar for future games even higher. It also introduced new elements, as well as refined those from the rest of the series, like weapon crafting and modifications, building and maintaining settlements, a new level system, and a story line that relies on which faction you side with.
The atmosphere is one that fills the player with both a sense of despair and hope. You see the accomplishments of the past in ruin, with the landscape filled with rubble, enemies and sickly looking plants. You meet people who have given up on life, find bodies of innocents killed by raiders, and encounter people who are ruled by rage, greed and fanaticism. But there is beauty in this same world. Taking a moment to admire a rising sun over the commonwealth, hearing the gratitude from some farmers you saved from an attack, and working with various groups to improve the future of this world brings a measure of hope to the player.
Fallout 4 is deserving of its title as Thunderbolt's Game of the Year. It may have a flaw here or there, but the experience as a whole is incredible. It's a game with something for everybody and it all ties together seamlessly. It's a welcome addition to the Fallout series and will remain a standard of excellence for decades to come.
Ben Allen


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