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This is completely non-scientific. However, last night I did some side-by-side comparison of the two methods for Streaming Star Trek: Discovery. I used an Amazon 3-day trial of CBS All Access and compared it to the native CBS All Access app. I definitely experienced better picture and had no buffering interruptions.
VUDU APP for Apple TV is in the App Store RIGHT NOW!
It appears that the Vudu app for Apple TV4 is in the app store right now. My UltraViolet collection on the Apple TV – what a glorious day!
HOW TO: Run Artemis Bridge Simulator on the Nvidia Shield TV
UPDATE: This solution has a critical flaw. The sound effects when running an Android client DO NOT WORK! (No Warp Drive, Torpedo, Phaser, or incoming damage sounds.) If I can find a fix, I will update this post.
I LOVE Artemis Bridge Simulator. If you haven't played it, go find six friends and get together with your laptops for a super good time! However, there is a trick to successfully being able to play Artemis – you have to own enough equipment to build a bridge. It takes SIX computers or iOS/Android devices all running the same version of the game to play! Mrs. Mindcrime and I host two games a year in our home where we run two bridges for 12-player mayhem. I have one bridge made up of an old gaming PC and five Windows 98 craigslist laptops that are set up only for use on Artemis night. The other bridge tends to be a hodgepodge of our other gear and anything that friends bring over. Since Artemis runs on a home network it is susceptible to all kinds of issues from interference from firewalls to TV Tuner Cards (one of my earliest posts on this blog). Therefore, anytime I can find a piece of home hardware that I can also use for Artemis (and pre-configure to play nice on my network) I get pretty excited.
I've put a BRIEF review and a video clip of Artemis Bridge Simulator at the end of this article.
So, I thought I'd gamble on trying out the new Nvidia Shield TV. The Shield TV runs Android TV as it's OS which is essentially Android. There is an Artemis App for Android, so I figured it shouldn't be too hard to put the Artemis app on to the Shield TV. I ran into some serious difficulty with side-loading the app onto the Shield TV. I do not own any other Android devices. I did once, and I installed Artemis on the device after paying for the app. However, the Google Play store does not let you download APKs (essentially Android programs) to your PC directly. Many of the instructions online which show how to install APKs on the Shield TV are assuming that you either have the APK already on a thumb drive OR you are willing to download it from a 3rd party source. I was in neither position. Let me just say this now – The technique I am describing is ONLY for use if you have PAID for the Artemis Android app and do not have another Android device to run it on. Otherwise, what you are doing is piracy. Artemis is not a game created by some gigantic faceless corporation where piracy might be erroneously rationalized as some kind of Robin Hood inspired activity. Nope, it's a game developed by a dude named Tom in Ohio – good 'ol fashioned entrepreneurial moxy and he deserves to be paid for his hard work (and the joy he brings to so many lives).
#1: Install ES File Manager and Sideload Launcher from the Google Play Store on your Shield TV.
#2: You will need to go into your computer's BIOS and turn on "Intel Virtualization Technology". It is most likely set to "Disabled" and you will need to set it to "Enabled". If you don't know how to do this, you might want to Google it and watch an instructional video first. It is my understanding that turning this feature on will not impact a PC's performance.
#3: Download DuOS from American Megatrends website – this is an emulator that will let you run a virtual Android device on your PC. It is from American Megatrends (they are a PC Bios developer) and a reputable company. The trail version will do the job. I'd recommend buying a copy because you will need to repeat this procedure every time Artemis Bridge Simulator for Android is updated.
#4: Next open DuOS and go to the Settings page. Under Display Setting tick the box for "Show the Select Button" (it should be blue). If you don't do this – the rest of the instructions will drive you INSANE!
#5: DuOS comes with the Amazon App Store pre-installed. You can BUY a copy of the app there for $3 by logging in with your Amazon ID. That's what I did and it's worth it – 1000X over, it is sooooo worth it!
#6: Once you have done that you should be able to follow the directions contained in this you tube video to get the APK on to the Nvidia Shield TV. You will need some kind of cloud drive (Such as Google Drive) to make this work. The button-ology is slightly different since the YouTuber is working on an android device and you are using an emulator. But it should become clear how to use the technique below after clicking around some. The video might seem a bit long, but he does an excellent job of covering the details.
#7: Once you have installed the Artemis Android app on your Nvidia Shield TV, you can launch it from the Sideload Launcher App. You will want a wireless keyboard with track-pad or trackball plugged into the Shield TV's USB port to navigate the initial setup of the app. I plugged in a standard wireless keyboard with trackball from another PC in the house and it worked fine.
When you "Start Server" you will quickly notice that for some reason the Artemis App can't read the network address for the Shield TV.
#8: Therefore, the next step is to look in your router's settings and find the device list. There you will find the IP address for every device on your network. On my ASUS router, the Shield was identified as "Nvidia Shield".
#9: Start your client machines and put in the address for the Shield TV from the router – not the 0.0.0.0 network address. I was able to connect to the Shield TV with my iPhone and was able to steer the ship etc (running multiple stations from my phone).
Side note: I have not yet tested this in a full 2-bridge Artemis night and drinking fest situation. However I am confident it should work.
Good Hunting!
What the Heck is Artemis Bridge Simulator??
Watch this video from Rev3Games which does a good job of explaining Artemis Bridge Simulator. If you are a Star Trek fan like me, the minute you discover that Artemis exists…your life will change forever! The best thing about Artemis is that it can't be played over the internet (at least not well). Artemis forces you to get your friends together, like a good old-fashioned LAN party! Eat pizza! Be social! Even people who do not like video games (like Mrs. Mindcrime) or Star Trek (*GASP!*) love playing Artemis, because the fun isn't the game itself as much as the interactions between friends!
Review – OSD Multi-Channel Amplifier MX-1260 and the "Wife Proof" Whole Home Audio Setup
A note on objectivity: I chose to identify where I purchased some items in my setup in this article. I do not get kickbacks of any kind for my articles (I don't even get ad revenue – WordPress does for the free use of the website.) I mention specific products and websites because as a home theater enthusiast I know how difficult it can be to solve certain problems and when I discover solutions I post them here just to be helpful to my fellow enthusiasts.
Mrs. Mindcrime was generous this holiday season…she bought yours truly a very nice multi-channel amp! (How did she know? It helps if you just email your spouse the Amazon Link!)
This is my brief review of the OSD MX-1260 Multi-Zone Amp. Currently selling for around $615.
The amp has 12 channels (6 stereo zones) at 40 Watts Per Channel and in short, it does exactly what it is designed to do. Hit the power button and six pairs of speakers get 40-watts per channel. This solves two big problems for people like me who enjoy having music pumped throughout the entire house.
The Problems I Needed to Solve:
Every time I open up some drywall in our home I pause to ask, "How can this allow me to have more speakers?". As a result, we now have six separate speaker zones wired to a central location in our house. Each zone has a local volume dial that allows a person in a room with speakers to increase or decrease the volume in that location without affecting the other zones in the home. The problem was that the amplifier (An Onkyo TX-NR626 pushing 95 Watts per channel from Zone 2) was connected to a Series Resistor Type Speaker Switch. Obviously, connecting too many speakers to a single amplifier channel can cause problems with impedance which are damaging to both the amp and the speakers. The speaker switch with "protection" solves the impedance problem – but at a cost. Watts per channel diminish precipitously and speaker performance does too. Not to mention when using the local volume controls there was not much discretion in the volume levels – most of the time it would be hard to turn the volume down or up just a "little bit" and the volume controls would feel like they were all-or-nothing.
(There is a great website which explains the science behind this much better than I can and includes fantastic calculators for different multi-speaker wiring configurations – go check out this guy's work at: Geoff the Grey Geek! I borrowed heavily from his explanation of the Series Resistor Type Speaker Switch in my analysis and used his calculator to get the results below.)
Using Geoff's calculator you can see how an example 100 watts per channel becomes 11.6 when driving three pairs of speakers and 3.5 watts per channel when driving six pairs!
There was one other problem too: the speaker selector switch requires you to know which zone is which speaker number and the buttons to turn on Zone 2 on the Onkyo amp are tiny! On other amps the receiver's remote is the only way to activate a second zone. This made it so my setup was not "Wife Proof". Mrs. Mindcrime found it frustrating to locate the instruction sheet for the setup and as a result was not using the system at all (or was using me an "organic universal remote"!) Side note: There are people starving and fleeing war zones in the world – home audio issues are nice problems to have in comparison.
The OSD MX-1260 (and it's kin):
A multi-channel amp seemed a logical solution to our distributed audio problems. Multi-channel amps can get incredibly expensive and while over $600 is nothing to sneeze at, the OSD MX-1260 seemed a reasonable way to solve the above problems. The amp cranks out 6 zones of sound at 40 watts per channel simultaneously. So far as I can tell there are two other amps that have nearly identical specs to the OSD MX-1260. They are the AudioSource AMP1200VS and the Dayton Audio MA1240a. The differences between these amplifiers seem to be almost exclusively cosmetic (I would not be surprised if they are all produced by a common manufacturer). I chose mine based upon what was on sale at Amazon Prime on the day of purchase. All of these models seem to offer the ability to adjust volume on the back panel by zone, select one of three input options by zone, and have block-style speaker connectors.
Making all of the audio connections took some patience, but was not inherently complicated. I can tell you that when you go to work with the tiny block connectors, it is super helpful to have a 1/8″ precision screwdriver. I started the job without one and it was worth my time to run to the corner hardware store and have the right tool for the job! The block connectors are fantastic for simplifying wiring and beat the heck out of the clip connectors you find on the back of most speaker switches.
The lights on the front panel are a bright blue and the unit is the standard width of audio equipment. The owners manual indicated not to block the top vents, but did not offer any specifics regarding ventilation requirements. As you can see from the picture below, I stacked my Onkyo receiver on top of the multi-channel amp which left approximately 1/2″ of ventilation space. I ran the amp for 10 hours straight running all six channels simultaneously and it did not appear to overheat.
My one complaint is about the brushed metal on the front panel. It is a dirt/dust/fingerprint magnet and I can tell that it is going to be a pain to keep clean. I wish they'd used an easier to maintain surface. They also need to include more specific details on maintenance in the owner's manual. See the smears on the MX-1260 amp in the picture above? That was AFTER I tried to clean it! UGH! Untidy!
The "Wife Proof" Whole Home Audio Setup
In our case music is provided through an Apple TV 4 which outputs to an HDMI audio extractor ( I use this one: AGPTEK HDMI Audio Extractor) and connects the extractor's RCA outputs to the BUS 1 input on the back of the amp. All zones have been set to get input from BUS 1. I started with most zones set to 50% volume, but then increased the power to approximately 75% volume for two of my zones which have larger speakers.
Here is a schematic that looks like a stoned kindergartner was set loose on MS Paint. It should however help if the above explanation was unclear.
Another tip: Use a "Smart Strip" to cut power to the multi-channel amp when your receiver is switched off ! I haven't tested the auto-on feature of the MX-1260, but I prefer the smart strips because they turn off any controlled equipment cold. You can find them for around $35 online. I used the Smart Strip LCG-3M to kill power to my Xbox, multi-channel amp, xbox controller charger, and subwoofer every time the Onkyo receiver is turned off. The Apple TV and the HDMI audio extractor get power all the time (for Apple Homekit and it seems to mess with the audio extractor – not to mention CEC functionality – if the extractor is turned on and off.)
Another advantage of this setup is that if you are using a CEC compatible receiver, you can control the entire setup with the Apple TV 4's remote. (I'm sure that this setup will work fine with any other kind of modern music streamer or source that you would prefer, I just happen to use the ATV4.) That means the whole home audio setup can be activated just by pressing the TV (or Home) button on the Apple TV 4's remote. Additionally since the ATV4's remote is Bluetooth based, the ATV does not need to stick out of the cabinet and the controller works regardless of where it is pointed. I have the ATV unit tucked into the cabinet pictured above behind the subwoofer.
Final Thoughts:
The sound quality difference was noticeable when compared with the old setup. I do not claim to have a golden ear, but I did sell stereos for a number of years to pay for college and I think I know descent sound when I hear it. Nor, do I have the means to scientifically test for sound quality, but I can tell you that not only I noticed – but Mrs. Mindcrime did too! (That says something – she doesn't share the same level of passion for home audio as I do.) Clearly pushing 40 watts per channel to speakers sounds clearer than pushing 3 to 12 watts per channel! If it passes the wife-test, you know you have a winner.
The OSD MX-1260 solved my two problems, poor sound from low wattage reaching my speakers and local volume control is now much more discreet. It also resulted in a much more user friendly home audio setup. I will update this post in the coming months if I have any difficulties with the equipment.
12/20/17 – System still works great! However I would reccomend using a different auido extractor that the one mentioned above. It works fine still, however if you have a newer TV and a 4k/HDR streamer, you will want to make sure that your audio extractor is HDMI 2.X and HDCP 2.2 complaint to take full advantage of HDR and 4K. My setup is largely 1080p and upgrading to 4K will require replacing the audio extractor.
Digital TV Tuner for Xbox One – Review, Commentary, a glimmer of hope…UNTIL MY DREAMS WERE CRUSHED!
I've had a rough draft of a review for the Xbox One's digital tuner sitting in my drafts folder for over a year now. I just never got around to finishing the article, and at a certain point it seemed logical to just wait and review both the tuner and the DVR when the promised DVR features are enabled in 2016 (presumably after E3 next week.) Well today it was announced that Microsoft is abandoning their plans for the XBOX ONE to have a DVR. And I am pretty frickin' angry at them over it.
For fans of Windows Media Center, things have been a bit grim for a while. WMC has been ignored, become buggy, and finally the word came down from Redmond that Windows Media Center would be no more. Regular readers also know that I was TERRIBLY DISSAPOINTED by the multimedia features of the Xbox One when it came out in 2013. Of course, that assumes that this site has anything resembling a 'regular reader'.
For a while, it looked like Microsoft had a few plans that will restore to the Xbox One some of the features of the Xbox360 when used with Media Center. Streaming my music library (after it has been uploaded to OneDrive) and supposedly supporting FLAC after Windows 10's release looked like promising improvements – but never lived up to their potential in my own testing . Dolby Digital has been added to Blu-Ray playback and now there is the ability to watch live television – so gee-whiz the XB1 finally does the job of $65 blu-ray player and a $15 HDTV antenna. Not bad for my initial $499 investment on day one. Then in 2015 Microsoft promised us that the Xbox One will get DVR functionality within the next year. Even a die hard WMC fan such as myself would have had to admit that having DVR right on the console would have been a big plus over the old server-client design that was used with WMC and the Xbox360.
As soon as the promised DVR was announced I went out and purchased the TV Tuner. It is a usb tuner from Hauppauge that retails for roughly $60. (Yes, it was stupid of me to buy something in anticipation of a future functionality. I know – but I was excited.)
Nonetheless, I picked one up and decided to give it a test run. My enthusiasm for the tuner stemmed from the promise that if the XB1 added DVR, then it would become the only streaming device that can do live TV, Amazon Prime, HBO, HULU and Netflix. (For a meager $300 more than it's closest rivals – the Apple TV and the Roku.) Fortunately, I didn't spend the extra $99 for another external hard drive which Microsoft specified would be necessary to enable the DVR features.
The tuner sets up easily and does deliver a good live picture. I've used it twice, to watch the Superbowl. Other than that – without a DVR – it is a paperweight.
I have been a Microsoft fanboy for years, but this may be the last straw for me. The Xbox One is a descent gaming machine, but is only as good for home theater use as a $40 Roku streaming stick. Quite frankly, I'm not even super impressed with the games anymore and have been spending more time on Steam than Xbox Live. I think that a Steam Link may be in my future and Microsoft will have to work pretty damn hard to get my loyalty back.
Microsoft – the hardware is there, the tuner is there, the OTA programming guides are there – why won't you finish the job?? This was a promised feature and some of us spent money on the tuner. Personally, I feel they ought to initiate a refund program to allow people to get some kind of credit for their old tuners (or their new paperweights – either way you want to look at it).
So in the final analysis – the Xbox One digital tuner is a DON'T BUY item. Without the DVR features, it is no better than a cheap HDTV antenna.
Create Taskbar Shortcuts for Google Chrome by Profile with Correct Icons
My Google Chrome taskbar shortcuts were changed at some point and it has been driving me completely nuts trying to get them set up again! I'd unpin and re-pin, but any chrome taskbar shortcut would just open up the most recently used profile – not the one that I thought I had pinned to the taskbar. This feature is really nice if your work uses Google Apps and you don't want work knowing about your top-secret anonymous blog!
I finally figured out what the problem is. Somehow one of the profiles became known to chrome as "Default".
Here was the solution:
#1: Uninstall Chrome completely.
#2: Reinstall Chrome
#3: Open Chrome but DO NOT LOG IN!
#4: Click on the "Profile Switcher" button in the top right corner.
#5: Choose Add another person and go through the login. DO NOT Delete Person 1.
#6: When the separate Chrome instance opens for the person/profile you just added you will notice that it has the correct icon on the taskbar. Right click on the taskbar instance and choose "pin to taskbar".
#7: To add additional taskbar shortcuts reopen Person 1 (the default profile – accessible through the Chrome Shortcut that was put on your desktop when Chrome was reinstalled) and then repeat steps 5 and 6.
Groove Music Streaming vs Apple Music
I have experimented extensively with lossless audio and the Groove Music service. Then I got curious, how does the streaming audio compare between both services?
Normally, to compare streaming audio quality in a scientifically valid manner the streaming audio files would need to be compared using identical equipment – except that type of experiment contains an inherent fallacy when it comes to music streaming.
These days when you purchase a service or a piece of equipment you are buying into a digital ecosystem. Usually, when combining services and devices, there are benefits (both tangible and intangible) to being monogamous to one ecosystem. Have an android phone? Then google Music will work more smoothly than other music providers. The same goes for Apple and Microsoft.
So I did my audio test in my home theater and compared the audio quality of Groove Music playing though the XBOX One vs Apple Music playing on an Apple TV 3.
All other equipment stayed the same – reasonably high end equipment, nothing too crazy expensive – after all running a free blog where you discuss electronics and rant against gun owners isn't very lucrative! (Boston Acoustics Tower Speakers, Onkyo Receiver, Golden Ear Force Field subwoofer). In both cases the devices were streaming uncompressed HDMI and the sound settings on the amplifier were identical.
It was no contest. The Apple TV streaming from Apple Music's sound quality blew away the Xbox One streaming from Groove Music. It wasn't even close. Heck – even Mrs. Mindcrime could tell the difference and described the sound of the music from Groove on the Xbox One as "muffled and muddy".
This is by no means a scientific test, however if you are considering shelling out for Groove Music – and as a Microsoft fanboy I hate to say this – you should probably give Apple Music a listen first.


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Simon Monjack says he's surprised that his wife's death was not due to a heart problem
Brittany Murphy's husband, Simon Monjack, says his wife was "not that ill" whe she died on Dec. 20 in the Hollywood Hills home they shared with her mother, Sharon.
Monjack told PEOPLE he was "ridiculously upset" on Thursday – the day the L.A. coroner released findings saying Murphy died primarily from pneumonia, with multiple drug intoxication and "iron deficiency anemia" as contributing to her accidental death. No illegal drugs were found in her system.
"Everything [surprised me and Brittany's mom about the report]," he told PEOPLE. "I expected [the cause of death] to be her heart."
Monjack and Sharon Murphy have said they believed Brittany's death was due to a congenital heart murmur, and denied rumors that the actress used illegal drugs or suffered from an eating disorder. They added that Murphy's heart condition was diagnosed in her teens, but said she had received proper treatment for it.
Monjack said Thursday that Brittany didn't seem very sick on the day she died. She was "not that ill," he said. "She wasn't coughing up. I've had pneumonia and coughed up handfuls of spittle. So yeah, everything surprised us, everything."
Asked about the coroner's assertion that his wife's death could have been prevented if she'd just gone to the doctor sooner, Monjack said, "I don't know what he said so I don't want to comment on what I haven't seen."
For him, a chapter has ended. "Case closed," said Monjack. "As the coroner said, there's no foul play."
RELATED: Brittany Murphy Died from Drug Intoxication and Pneumonia
Regarding concern from Murphy's friends that Monjack should be investigated, the coroner's Assistant Chief Ed Winter told PEOPLE: "He was never considered a suspect. No one's criminally liable here because this has been ruled an accident."


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We aim to provide inclusive training sessions that allow all levels of ability to participate.
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There is also sometimes a track session organised too. £3.70 with Harriers membership and a Profiles card, £4 without. Details sent out on the mailing list each week.
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Digoxin (Digitek, Lanoxin)
Cardizem CD may increase the level of digoxin in your blood (although studies have had conflicting results). Since changes in digoxin levels can be dangerous, your healthcare provider should monitor the level of digoxin in your blood and adjust your dosage as necessary. Your healthcare provider should also monitor your heart rate, since Cardizem CD and digoxin can both lower it.
Cardizem CD can increase the level of quinidine in your blood, possibly increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your quinidine dosage to prevent this interaction from occurring.
Rifampin (Rifadin)
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The press would have you believe that a Bank of England base rate rise is an inevitability on November 2nd, when the Monetary Policy Committee reconvenes.
Certainly the revelation in mid-October, that inflation had hit the 3% mark, seemed to intensify rumours that a rates rise is imminent.
That train of thought has been fuelled, in part, by the Bank of England, which on the one hand is trying to keep inflation at around the 2% mark, but on the other has suggested that rising inflation is one of the strongest drivers for a base rate increase.
But what are the implications for those with buy-to-let mortgages?
There hasn't been a rates rise in a decade, so a whole generation of home buyers and landlords have to this point been immune to the consequences.
In 2016, following the UK public vote to leave the European Union, the base rate reduced to 0.25%, having remained at 0.50% since March 2009.
If interest rates go up in order to counter inflation, anyone looking to apply for a new mortgage, is likely to find that they have to pay more interest than they would have if they had applied before the interest hike. For many other existing mortgage borrowers who are not protected by a fixed rate deal, monthly payments could go up.
For those on a tracker rate the rate will automatically increase and it is almost inevitable that the same will happen for those on a variable rate.
For buy-to-let landlords with an existing mortgage, unless you are locked into an existing fixed rate, a mortgage rate increase from the lender may result in more expensive monthly mortgage repayments.
At a time when inflation is already hitting the consumer in the pocket, a hike in interest rates could therefore potentially serve as a double whammy, with no guarantees that there won't be further rates rises in the future too.
Of course there is the saying that you must take the rough with the smooth – and because the base rate has remained at its lowest historical rate for seven years, mortgage rates have helped to make home ownership a more affordable prospect, with lower repayment figures than prior generations had to meet.
At the time of writing, we have no way of being 100% certain that a base rate rise will definitely happen on November 2nd.
However, in anticipation of a likely increase, many mortgage lenders have begun to increase mortgage rates on residential products, as have some buy to let lenders, whilst others have in fact dropped their rates.
The window of opportunity created by competition, has seen unprecedented low rates for borrowing to buy property. This "golden" era may be coming to an end.
For many landlords, now is a time to re-evaluate and to consider their options.
From an affordability angle, what impact will a rates rise have on monthly repayments? Will you have to increase the rent that tenants pay, in order to meet these increased costs?
Is now the time to consider remortgaging and taking advantage of the current low market rates with a longer-term fixed rate product, in case these products become more expensive?
More expensive mortgages could have a detrimental effect on home buyer demand and affordability could be pushed further beyond the reach of many people. That in turn could affect house price growth – or capital growth, a valuable source of return for the buy-to-let investor.
For many private rental sector landlords with an existing mortgage commitment, now might be a good time to discuss your circumstances and options with a specialist buy-to-let broker.
At Commercial Trust Limited, we work with a wide range of lenders, keeping abreast of rates changes but also the finer points of the rental market. We welcome any calls from anyone with an existing buy-to-let mortgage or thinking of becoming a landlord, who is not sure how a rates rise might impact on them.


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Shrill by Lindy West | Marked in Flesh by Anne Bishop | Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
I hope y'all had a great week and that your long weekend is off to a fantastic start. Sorry that it's been a slow week over here, but I got too involved with Seveneves for the last few days that I've not had the chance to read anything else. I also decided to paint my bedroom walls and it literally knocked me off my feet for two days. I was exhausted. So far, no news on the job hunt, but I'm not losing hope just yet.
These books are actually from last week's purchases and for-review-pile. I was not able to include it on the previous Hoarders post. I would like to thank Hachette Books USA for sending me a copy of Shrill by Lindy West. I started reading it yesterday and it's hilarious so far. It's a memoir that focuses on growing up that will hopefully lend me some lessons on personal acceptance. I'll let you know how the rest of it goes.
Y'all know how much I love Anne Bishop's The Others series. I've been dying to get my hands on Marked in Flesh since I finished Murder of Crows last year. I just don't know when I'll be able to tackle it. I think I will be taking a break from requesting books in May because I'm really behind. I've got so many books I want to tackle before the madness of BEA.
And all the haters can suck it with Cassandra Clare. Seriously. I'm dyingggg to read Lady Midnight. Dying.
Anywho, sorry again for the lack of post this week. It's the long weekend, so I probably won't be around until Sunday to catch up with you all. Hoping to write a bunch of posts while we're away in the cabin.
Happy reading, everyone!


text: I was very saddened to hear of Howard Tate's recent passing. He was one of the all-time soul singing greats, and a very nice man to boot. I was fortunate enough to play with Howard at the Waterfront Blues Festival back in '02. That was a great experience, but better yet was having him come and rehearse at my Gresham home the day before. I had trouble believing it was really Howard at first, but when he started singing the chorus of the first song, there was no mistaking that voice. We all looked at each other like, "Holy ****, that's Howard Tate here in the garage with us!!" This track is a crude cassette recording of that memorable moment. The fidelity and mix are poor; Howard is buried. But, again: that's Howard Tate!! Rest in peace, Howard. (Also playing were Willie Barber, bass; Reinhardt Melz, drums; Jay Koder, guitar; and the Uptown Horns.)


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It has come to my attention that many discussions about controversial issues tend to lead to conflict due to a lack of appreciation of the difference between word and message. For example, if a person were to say that 93% of blacks are murdered by other blacks, it would likely lead to a heated, and unproductive, debate, even assuming that the fact touches upon a legitimate issue that warrants exploration. Why? Because by stating this fact, one would sound like a racist, even if one weren't. In other words, there is an important possible difference between what one is saying and the message one is sending.
It should be recognized that by claiming the above fact about black murder rates, a person could be approaching the issue for at least two different reasons. One possibility is that a person believes that black-on-black crime is a legitimate and serious issue that should be discussed. The other possibility is that a person wants to justify racism or express racist beliefs. And without being able to truly know what motives a person has for stating such a fact, the reason will be unclear.
The recognition of the difference between word and message does not entail denying that there is good reason for people to look beyond the actual statement another person makes. In other words, it is not unjustified that someone suspect another person of racism if that person were to state the above fact. And the reason why is because people often make statements to convey messages that are not encapsulated in the words of the statements themselves. Many people do refer to the high murder rates of blacks by other blacks to justify or express their racism. The unfortunate effect of this phenomenon is that some people's statements will be misinterpreted. Perhaps a person does think that the issue warrants attention and is willing to approach it with an open mind and sincere heart. And if it is true that the issue is worthy of serious discussion, then it would be unproductive if others accuse that person of racism, for that would not only insult that person but would also leave the issue unaddressed.
With all of this in mind, I suggest that both the hearer and the sayer of a statement keep in mind the important distinction between word and message. This would, at a minimum, require the following: if you are the sayer, try to imagine whether your statement could be sending a certain message that you do not intend to send; if you are the hearer, try to figure out whether the sayer of the statement is intentionally sending a message that she is sending.
By the way, if you are curious about the above-stated fact, it is correct. That said, the corresponding percentage for white people is about 86%. The reason why these numbers are so high is because people tend to kill other people they know, and most people socialize within their own ethnic group. For more information, see http://www.politifact.com/punditfact/statements/2014/nov/25/rudy-giuliani/giuliani-93-black-murders-committed-blacks/


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2017 - 04 - 28
Taipei, Taiwan, April 28, 2017 - IBASE, a leading provider of digital signage players and solutions unveils its SI-122-N dual-HDMI fanless signage player equipped with 3rd Generation AMD Embedded G-Series SoC that features high processing performance and optimized for demanding graphics requirements.
The latest SI-122-N dual-HDMI player delivers smooth, high-definition video for each display to bring viewers the ultimate experience in picture quality. The SI-122-N is recommended for smart signage displays in high-traffic areas such as restaurants, banks, airports and shopping malls to convey dynamic information and targeted promotions that can be updated at strategic times of the day.
The SI-122-N comes with the power-efficient GX224IJ AMD Quad-Core SoC processor with AMD Radeon™ R7E graphics to provide dynamic and engaging signage content. It supports a system memory of up to 16GB and rich I/O connectivity with an M.2 B key for storage, options for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G, a full-size Mini-PCIe, a SIM card slot, and four USB connectors. Power is provided by an 84W adaptor with +12V DC output.
Measuring 216mm by 150mm by 33mm, the compact SI-122-N has a black and white chassis with a system bracket. Like other IBASE signage player models, it supports iSMART auto-scheduling and power resume functions, as well as EDID emulation to prevent screen convergence issues due to cable disconnections or erroneous display settings. For more information, please visit www.ibase.com.tw.
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Two teenage girls were rescued after finding themselves trapped in a derelict building in Lancaster.
Fire crews had to stretcher one of the girls out of the building in St George's Quay on a ladder as she was unconscious.
She was then taken to hospital by Ambulance.
A spokesman for Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said: "There was no access from ground level so they had climbed up and over before finding they were stuck."
The incident took place yesterday at 5.30pm and firefighters were on site for about two hours.


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Top 3 SDK's for Brands & Agencies Looking to Develop AR In-House in 2017
Now that Augmented Reality has crossed the "mainstream" threshold this year via the "Pokemon Go" effect, many Fortune 1000 brands & agencies are looking for best-in-class software & tools to allow them to start developing immersive AR experiences in-house.
Below I've listed 3 of the top Software Developer Kit's (SDK's) currently available in the market.
#1.) Kudan develops Augmented Reality (AR) technology for mobile devices. They provide an SDK for iOS and Android that allows developers to easily implement professional Augmented Reality into their apps without any knowledge of Computer Vision. The good news is that Kudan's technology integrates into existing mobile applications or stand-alones. Their AR Engine is the first to offer markerless tracking, meaning AR can be positioned anywhere in the world. Also, the SDK requires no data connection for its image recognition capability and 1000's of images can reside on-device, resulting in a faster, better experience for the end-user. Their rendering engine allows for realistic 3D models with complex animations.
The most unique thing about the Kudan SDK, and the one feature that gives it an edge over every other Augmented Reality SDK is that it has the most robust single-camera SLAM.
SLAM is a computer vision technology that allows a device to track its position while simultaneously mapping its environment – and Kudan has one of the most readily deployable solutions. (The now-dark "Metaio" – acquired by Apple – also had robust single-camera SLAM support but is no longer publicly available, as did the Pointcloud SDK from 13th Lab which was acquired by Facebook/Oculus and which also went dark).
The Kudan functionality consists of:
- Image recognition
- Mapping additional elements on the base of user location and recognized images
- Markerless tracking (instead of fiducial marks it relies on the use of natural features like the edges, corners, or textures)
- Mapping additional elements via separate component over OpenGL
Kudan is faster than other frameworks. This library helps mobile AR apps to map multi-polygonal models in reality and import 3D models from one of the modeling software packages. In addition, the number of recognizing images is not limited and it requires less memory to storage files in a device.
Developers can use the basic documentation but the framework manual is short and needs additional information. Also, there is a chance that you can suffer from the limited built-in functionality without a direct access to OpenGL.
#2.) Vuforia SDK is loaded with the some exciting features including target tracking, multi-target detection, virtual buttons, extended tracking and Smart Terrain™. This SDK fosters the detection of multiple sorts of targets including images, objects, English text etc. It also allows apps to utilize databases through a local source or cloud especially when it comes to serving purposes of image recognition. This platform works well with iOS, Android and Unity. It also offers a separate version SDK for Microsoft Hololens which is presently traversing to its beta phase and is accessible for early applications designed by skilled developers
Vuforia for Hololens Demo Video
Being a complete SDK for augmented reality app development, Vuforia supports:
- The detection of several kinds of targets (including objects, images, English text)
- Target tracking
- 2D and 3D recognition
- Scanning real objects for recognition
- Virtual buttons
- Mapping additional elements via OpenGL
- Smart TerrainTM, a capability to reconstruct a terrain in real time, creating a 3D geometric map of the environment
- Extended Tracking, a capability that delivers a continuous visual experience even when the target is out of view
- Microsoft Hololens integration capabilities
In particular, using Vuforia for detecting images, mobile apps can appeal to the data that are either local on the device or in the Cloud.
The main advantages of the framework include the support of virtual reality devices and a test app with comments showing the Vuforia abilities.
The use of cloud recognition has limitations in the free version of Vuforia. Also, a watermark appears in this version once a day.
#3.) Wikitude AR SDK supports image recognition and tracking, 3-D model rendering and animations (supports only the Wikitude 3-D format), video overlays, location-based tracking and image, text, button, video and HTML augmentations. Wikitude AR SDK is available for Android, iOS, Google Glass, Epson Moverio, Vuzix M-100 and Optinvent ORA1, and as a plugin for PhoneGap, a module for Titanium and a component for Xamarin.
Wikitude library supports:
- 2D and 3D recognition
- Scanning real objects for recognition
- 3D model rendering and animation
- Location tracking
- HTML augmentation
Using Wikitude, developers can create apps to reconstruct places at the virtual map or in the list, to do a search of events, tweets, Wiki articles, or to get the recommendations from other users. Besides a Wikitude-based app allows to receive mobile coupons, information about current specials, and also to play in AR games.
Wikitude can be used for Android and iOS, as a plugin for PhoneGap, a module for Titanium and a component for Xamarin. This framework is available for smart glasses Google Glass, Epson Moverio, Vuzix M-100 and Optinvent ORA1.
There is a free trial version for developers. When you want to use a complete version, be ready for regular payments. As for the documentation, it is well structured and detailed.
This post is part of our contributor series. It is written and published independently of TNW.
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text: July 2, 2012 at 10am to July 31, 2012 at 1pm – The Fountainhead Bookstore Where's Waldo? In Hendersonville, NCof course. He's turning twenty-five this year, and to celebrate, the famous fellow in the striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is visiting 18 differentlocal busine… Organized by The Fountainhead Bookstore | Type: scavenger, hunt, for, famous, childrens, book, character


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Title tells it all. I am trying to use a Logitech "Cordless Mouseman Optical". It is old, if that matters.
Anyway, the failed shortcut has "device" selected, but no matter what alternate button I select, the shortcut will not fire. Every time I try to set the trigger in the editor with the "set action..." in the current scope, I get a "No trigger action was set" dialog. I do indeed push the button during the setup time.
The shortcut works fine when I change the trigger to a keyboard hotkey. But I really want this particular shortcut to trigger from the right button on the mouse.
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If you're looking for Peterborough taxi insurance, chances are you're thinking of all the added extras that you want to go with it. Including these in your taxi insurance Peterborough policy could raise the premiums slightly, but the financial benefits you'll gain will far outweigh the money spent. Just one of the extras that will be vital to consider is breakdown assistance.
Breakdown assistance is offered in many Peterborough taxi insurance policies, and you'd be wise to take it. Taxis are involved in many more accidents and breakdowns than regular cars simply because of the amount of miles that they travel, and as such you're highly likely to need a pickup at one time or another.
Consider the scenario. You're on your way to Peterborough Town Hall when your taxi grinds to a halt. You need to get the situation rectified as soon as possible, but if you're not covered by breakdown assistance you'll usually have to spend a rather costly amount to get back on the road again. If you want to avoid that, the best thing to do is to make sure that you're already covered so can get picked up at a moment's notice and can get back to work as soon as possible.
As a side note, it's always worth checking that the breakdown assistance offered applies around the clock. Taxi drivers tend to work unsociable hours, and it's no good having breakdown assistance if it only comes to effect during the day. So, don't find yourself disappointed and make sure to check with your Peterborough taxi insurance firm first.
As you can see, it really is important to get Peterborough taxi insurance with breakdown assistance included. It gives you complete peace of mind that you're covered and that you won't be left stranded if you break down or have an accident, and you can go to work with confidence.
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How does the process work?
Upon hiring me to commission a piece, you submit a few good-quality close-up photos
of your pet via mail or email. If desired, you can also submit a brief description of your pet's personality, quirks or favorite toy. You may choose to include something personal about yourself to integrate into the piece. Before I begin the work, I ask for a 50% deposit and signed
work agreement.
What is your pricing?
Standard sizes are 16" X 20" and 18" X 24". A smaller or larger painting can be accomodated. Please e-mail me for prices.
What medium do you use?
While I refer to my work as "paintings," I use chalk pastels on water-color paper. The paper is mounted on foam core and bordered with a thin, wood frame. If you prefer to have your piece custom framed, I will just send the artwork.
How long until I receive my painting?
First I send you an agreement verifying size and cost. Sign it, and send it back to me with photos and a 50% deposit. Typically, your painting will be ready for shipment within four to six weeks.
What about shipping?
I will notify you when the painting is completed and it will be shipped out fully insured when I receive your final payment.
What if I'm not satisfied with the work?
I recognize that art is subjective. My work is never trying to be an exact representation of your pet. The joy of this work is in the interpretation. I emphasize characteristics I see in your pet that I
am drawn to.
I am happy to say that I haven't had an unsatisfied customer yet! But, if you aren't satisfied with the piece, ship it back to me in the same packaging. Upon receipt, I will refund you the fee for the painting, minus your deposit.
How do I care for the piece?
The artwork is ready for hanging once you receive it. You simply attach eye screws or other hanging devices to the back. As there is no glass, care should be taken not to touch the surface. The
surface has been sprayed with a fixative to prevent unnecessary rub-off. Hang in an area away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Enjoy! Thank you for your interest.
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QUARC and KIDS BUSKING FOR THE KIDS Festival on Good Friday
Queenscliff Arts and Crafts
Thursday, 28 March 2013
QUARC will be helping raise money for Queenscliff's annual 'Kids Busking for the Kids' festival which donates to the Geelong Hospital. We will be running a craft activity table for the kiddies, for a couple of dollars the kids can 'bling' up a plastic Easter egg and hide a little chicken in it. Yay!
Come and visit us and say 'hi' or even lend a hand, it should be a great day with lots of events and all proceeds going towards a wonderful and important cause. ' Pimp up my Easter Egg' will be a fun way to celebrate Easter and donate to the hospital. See you there!
Friday, 4 January 2013
Market Postponed
Due to extreme heat we here at QUARC have decided to cancel today's market, we may have one instead on the Australia Day long weekend. Watch this space.....Have a great day, don't forget the sunscreen.
Saturday, 29 December 2012
Summer lov'n is here and we love you all so when you're finished at the beach grab your thongs and towels and walk over for some summer fun. There will be great art and craft and the kids can draw some fish and add it to our sea wall or for $2 bucks a pop they can do a great craft activity, fun for all!
Saturday, 8 December 2012
We love Pip Lincolne's online 'Good Stuff Holiday Guide' for 2012. There is lots of great 'I could do that!' craft and inspiring images, hop on to the web site and enjoy.
PS check out QUARC's ad on page 35....
Monday, 5 November 2012
Kiddies having a crafty good time at QUARC's September market
Friday, 2 November 2012
Saturday, 1 September 2012
QUARC on Facebook
Look us up at www.facebook.com/quarcmarket
- if that fails just search queenscliff arts and crafts
Don't you just love tissue paper flowers? They are a great way to decorate an outdoor party in warmer weather. Just buy some tissue paper (if you look in the $2 shops it can be found for as little as $1 per packet) cut it to the size you want, concertina fold about 8-10 layers together, tie the middle with fishing wire, pull each layer apart and hang - Yay! I love to make them about 15cm long so they are nice and big to decorate the trees around my garden, add some fairy lights and wine and bring on Spring festivities!
We have now started a facebook account, look for us under Quarc - Queenscliff Arts and Crafts. Join up and give us a comment, now you can get easy up-dates on your phone!
September means Spring, sunshine and the next QUARC market. Held during the September school holidays, 1.30pm - 6pm, come down and enjoy the gorgeous art and craft on offer while chatting with the artists or engaging in some fun craft activities with the kids. Parking and entry is free, see you there!
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Hi Everyone!
I had 2 HOT days without any visitors. So I stayed close to the air conditioner and got some crafting time in. :)
Here is the PaperCrafter Corner inspiration cover for this week.
I was drawn to the colorful bathing suits. I knew I had a Unity bathing suit stamp that hasn't seen any ink soooo.....
I masked and stamped the suit then colored them in with Prismacolor pencils.
While shopping this week I picked up some paint from Walmart to use with my Gelli plate. I picked up a few Decoart Andy Skinner at Pat Catan's too.
Two of these prints are happy accidents. When I took off the lids of the copper Ranger dauber the dauber and some paint fell out of the bottle. I grabbed the stencil and applied the paint with my fingers. :) The excess created a second print. BONUS!
Here are the cards I made from them.....
The note and birthday are the accidents. All the cards use Unity stamps and Spellbinders.
I hope you have a great creative week!


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We present an analytical perturbation analysis for studying the sensitivity of diffusive photon flux to the addition of a small spherical defect object in multiple-scattering media such as human tissues. As a first simple application of our perturbation method, we derive analytically the photon migration path distributions and the shapes of the so-called banana regions in which the photon migration paths are concentrated. We then derive analytically the sensitivity of detected photon flux densities to the inclusion of small spherical defects in the multiple-scattering medium for both single-source and two-source configurations, at both steady-state (dc) and frequency-modulation conditions, and compare the results with Monte Carlo simulations.
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Watching Lazarus (aka Trevor Montgomery) open for Explosions in the Sky at the Garage recently was rather like watching the grim reaper – albeit in a hoodie – perform his favourite party songs. The set was heavy, almost oppressive, with solemnity and sorrow. Much of the audience fled to the bar at the back. Those who remained watched a compelling and startling performance – a man and his guitar and his infinite sadness.
On first listen, much of Like Trees… is reminiscent of Elliott Smith – from the spartan arrangements and restrained sound palette, to the almost suffocating weight of misery and loss threaded into the songs themselves. On second listen, the subtle arrangements jump out at the listener, recalling at times the work of Sufjan Stevens (without Stevens' happy-go-lucky feel) or Xiu Xiu's Jamie Stewart, particularly on the disturbing album closer 'Yes. Roam.'. Rather like Sleater-Kinney's recent album The Woods, Like Trees… is a frantic howl at modern America, full of doubt and dislocation. The album's centrepiece is, unquestionably, 'This American Dream' – a tale of blood, oil, depression and credit card binges at suburban malls. The commentary is isolated and insular, rather like someone yelling at the outside world from behind their bedroom window, their breath fogging up the glass. In places, Montgomery gives up entirely, "I'm starting to forget/The reason I cared in the first place," he yelps on the otherwise (incongruously) upbeat 'Singing to the Thieves'.
As gloomy as the San Francisco Bay in January, there is a cathartic feel to Like Trees… – in a kind of wandering around in the rain, fists clenched tight, sobs stuck in your throat sort of way. Sometimes we all have moments like this.


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January was dullest month since 1964
The sun breaks through a cloud in Birmingham. Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA
Some parts of Ireland endured the dullest January in almost half a century, according to Met Éireann.
Sunshine was in shorter supply than usual at the start of the year, with below average levels recorded at weather stations throughout the country.
Dublin was particularly drab, according to Met Éireann's station at Casement Aerodrome, with less than 25 hours of sunshine during the entire month - making it the capital's dullest January since 1964.
In the west of Ireland, Knock braved its dullest January for 16 years.
Most parts of the country also experienced more rainfall than normal for the time of year, with the exception of pockets of the north west and the midlands.
Dublin was again among the worst-hit areas, with incessant downpours making it the capital's rainiest January - based on the number of days it rained - since 1980 and its wettest in five years, based on the amount of rainfall.
Weather stations in the midlands and the west also reported the wettest January in five years.
It rained 26 out of the 31 days in Co Kerry, while Claremorris in Co Mayo had to put up with nearly double its average rainfall for January.
While it was wet throughout the country, there were mixed fortunes in terms of temperatures. Most areas along the southern Atlantic coast experienced a milder than normal month, while the majority of areas in the midlands, north and east reported below average temperatures.


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International circuit most fresh and vivid movies in Rellumes Special Competition
Rellumes second edition opens the contest to more movies, becoming a fresher and more vivid window for independent film industry. 48th Gijon Film Festival's audience, which chooses through the voting process the winner of this special category, will regard twelve new sparkling productions of the international cinematographic panorama, an alternative to Official Selection that matches Cannes Quinzaine des Réalisateurs, Venezia's Orizzonti Selection or San Sebastian's Zabaltegi.
Rellume's titles torn apart conventional themes discovering in them a new freshness that nobody had seen before. From the darkness of a Danish prison in R, to Ashley Horner's BrilliantLove, the black sense of humor of those that have nothing to lose in Morgen, or The Happy Poet's ironic picture of an unemployed artist that has to renew himself (just like the movies of this Competition) in search of happiness.
Dj Tiga, Chilly Gonzales and Peaches, three outstanding electronic music artists, are responsible, along with the director Adam Traynor, of the movie Ivory Tower: "an existential comedy about sports" hardly influenced by Zoolanderand Wes Anderson's humor that tells the story of two brothers (chess players) in conflict for one woman. The movie's rhythm is marked by passionate Jazz Chess matches (an artistic chess formula with no winners or losers). British Ashley Horner presents inBrilliantLove his particular critic on art market. A beautiful but simple love story full with explicit sex scenes in which we discover two peculiar characters: the beautiful taxidermist Noon, and her boyfriend Manchester. A bunch of high tone pictures that fall in the wrong hands will compromise their relationship. Adriana Maggs' first feature Grown up Movie Star (Sundance Best Actress Award) shows a teenager's sexual awakening in the middle of her family's breakage, in a way that brings back movies such as Kidsor Thirteen.
Amongst Rellumes' surprising and heterodox movies we find a strong presence of American Independent Contemporary Cinematography. Aaron Katz's Cold Weather, is the story of Doug, a Forensic Science student that goes back to his native Portland to recover from his failure, but things start going strange when his girlfriend disappears leaving clues that will hardly help to resolve the mystery. This film has quickly become a cult movie in United States. After an astonishing impact on the audience in BAFICI, Thessaloniki and Vienna, Matt Porterfield's Putty Hill shows the directors personal vision of American Dream's decadence. A trip to the white suburbs, full of unstructurated families, skate parks, tattoo studios, a forest and a karaoke bar, Gus van Sant style with a touch of Pedro Costa's documentary fiction. The third American film in Rellumes is The Happy Poet by Paul Gordon. A funny comedy about an unemployed poet that switches from literature to a vegetarian fast food business in the middle of a crowded Texas park.
Boring nights in a Buenos Aires hotel, a young bellboy apprentice and the receptionist in charge of his internship explore the rooms in search of killing time entertaining experiences, trespassing the limits of their duty in Clara Picasso's El pasante.
Back to Europe, Rellumes also includes the Romanian film Morgen (Jury Special Prize in Locarno), a singular comedy directed by Marian Crisan (his shortfilm Megatron won the Palm D'Or in Cannes). Nelu is a security guard in a supermarket, he lives in a borderline village between Romania and Hungary called Salonta. While fishing in a nearby river Nelu catches a rare specimen, a Turkish immigrant. The guard gives him shelter and tells him that he'll get to his destination tomorrow ("morgen").
Rellumes Special Competition includes one Spanish film, Daniel Vázquez Villamediana'sLa vida sublime, "an approximation to the frontier concept: between north and south, reality and imagination, soberness and craziness". A tribute to the Spanish dictatorship's lost generation in which men and women weren't able to fulfill their dreams, centered on the trip of a young man that starts in his Tierra de Campos home land and heads to the south of the peninsula.
Sang-soo Hong participates for the first time in Gijon Film Festival with his comedy Oki´s Movie. One of the fathers of Korean New Cinema keeps on searching for a that transgressor style that helps him trespass the conventional rules in a three way love story involving a film student, a professor and a former classmate. A new pirouette of the unclassifiable author that won Un Certain Regard Award in Cannes' last Edition with the movie Ha ha ha.
After a good participation in Berlin and Venice, Woo Ming Jin has won the tag of "Asian filmmaking promise". Gijon Film Festival audience will have the chance to discover his latest movie The Tiger Factory, contestant in Cannes Quinzaine des Réalisateurs. Ping Ping is a 19 years old Malaysian teenager that finds herself in a complicated situation. She works halftime cleaning a pig farm, and halftime washing dishes in a filthy restaurant. To top her bad luck, her aunt pushes her in a clandestine business. But the young girl will not abandon hope and she'll try to get enough money to reach a more promising future in Japan.
Last but not least, Tobias Lindholm and Michael Noer(contestant in last year's edition of Gijon Film Festival with his documentary The Wild Hearts) bring to the city the film that made Rotterdam and Buenos Aires spectators go breathless: R. These Danish filmmakers enter the permissive prison system of their country to show the barbarities committed by the convicts and tell the story of Rune, a quiet boy that'll have to fight a hostile atmosphere where bars cover the walls and blood floods the floors. A cycle in which nobody is essential, full of faceless and nameless beings that are defined with a single letter.


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Methods of Giving: Gifts to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts
Gifts to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts Capital Campaign and Seat Campaign may be fulfilled according to your financial and philanthropic preferences. Gifts may be pledged and paid in installments of up to a five-year pledge period.
Gifts of Cash
The simplest way to make a gift is to contribute cash. Checks may be made payable to the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.
Matching Gifts
Some corporations and foundations encourage directors, former employees, and their spouses to make charitable contributions by matching gifts dollar-for-dollar, and sometimes as much as $2-3 for every $1 donated.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities Securities
held for more than one year are eligible for a charitable tax deduction for the full fair market value of the stock on the date it is received. Neither the donor nor the Great Lakes Center for the Arts is required to pay capital gains taxes when the stock is sold.
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Account Name: Great Lakes Center for the Arts
Schwab Ph: 877 552 8236 Fax: 877 824 3817
IRA Charitable Rollover
Originally signed into law in 2007, Congress adopted this as a permanent gift option in 2016. The IRA charitable rollover provision provides an attractive gift option. This provision allows donors age 70 1/2 or older to direct their required minimum distribution (RMD) through the PATH Act, to qualified charity. While it is not a deductible gift, the distribution is excluded from a donor's income.
For more information about supporting the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, please contact Matt Wawro at 231.439.2606 or email@example.com.


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Energy Body
Energy Body is the structure for the Consciousness.
Energy Body forms with more than 72000 Nadis or Energy tubes which run all across the Body.
All these Energy Tubes starts from the head region. This region is called 'Bramha Randra'.
These Nadis spread through out the body like roots of a plant. Energy Body is the main base for the design of our life.
Energy Body is the main source for all our actions and even for our existence.
Our Energy Body receives Cosmic Energy during sleep and Meditation.
We are using this Energy for our body and mind activities like seeing, speaking, hearing and physical movements and even for digestion.
All these functions are totally based on the incoming Cosmic Energy.
The inflow of Cosmic Energy is purely based on our thoughts.
When we have thoughts, the inflow of Cosmic Energy is obstructed.
In other words,
Our thoughts are the stumbling blocks for the inflow of Cosmic Energy.
When the inflow of Cosmic Energy is less, the Energy in the Energy Tubes depletes. This depletion causes Etheric Patches in the Energy Body. This Etheric Patches gradually leads to diseases in the physical body.
In other words,
Root cause of all diseases is the lack of Energy in the Energy Body.
In Meditation, we get abundant Cosmic Energy. It flows heavily through all our Energy Tubes of Energy Body. Cosmic Energy cleanses all Etheric Patches due to its heavy flow.
When Etheric Patches are cleansed, we come out of all our illness.
When Energy starts flowing heavily through Bramha Randra, we 'feel' heaviness in the head region or heaviness in the whole body.
When Energy is cleansing the Energy Tubes, we may get itching sensation or pain in that region.
Some times we may experience pain in various places in the physical body.
For all these pains we need not take any medicines.
All these pains will vanish by increasing Meditation.
By intake of more and more Cosmic Energy by more and more Meditation, we come out of all physical and mental illness.
All of the above has been divinely orchestrated by your soul and all of the other aspects of you existing in other dimensions of time and space, instructing the mind to receive the thoughts that will trigger action from your physical, mental and emotional self, urging you to find your true essence.
In meditation we reach a thoughtless state and under the shower of the cosmic energy. The more meditation one does and more one will receive cosmic energy. This cosmic energy flows through the energy bodywhich is also called the etheric body or spiritual body which is alike in all human beings. The Cosmic Energy from the top of the head called Brahamrandara (7th Chakra or Christ Center) and inflow of Cosmic energy is based purely on our thoughts.
When the flow of cosmic energy is less, the energy in the energy tubes is depleted and thus etheric patches appear in the energy body and these etheric patches gradually lead to diseases in the physical body & in other words depletion of the Cosmic Energy is the root cause of all the diseases in the etheric body. In meditation we get abundant cosmic energy, it flows through all our energy tubes of the energy body and when Cosmic energy is passing through energy body and because of its heavy flow it cleanses all etheric patches. When etheric patches are cleansed we come out of all our sicknesses.
When energy starts flowing through the Brahamarandra ( 7th chakra or Christ centre) we feel heaviness in the head region or heaviness of the whole body. Where energy is cleansing the energy tubes in a particular region we may get itching sensation or pain in that region. Sometimes we may experience pain in various parts of our bodies & we need not to take any medicine. All these pains will disappear by doing more meditation. By intake of more & more cosmic energy by meditation we come out of all physical & mental illnesses. In meditation we transcend the body and mind and then the Cosmic Energy flows.


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It's the middle of semester and Fall Reading Week still feels far away. You are studying for midterms, you have a term paper due in a week, two lab reports the week after — and lots of readings yet to complete. No one would blame you for curling up on the sofa for a binge session of your favourite Netflix show.
Procrastination affects all of us at some point in our academic careers. Whether we battle with competing deadlines and demands, all-too-inviting distractions, worry about failure, or fear our own success, we struggle to accomplish what we set out to do despite our best intentions. We become overwhelmed, paralyzed, stressed, or even bored, and getting "unstuck" is a challenge.
While procrastination is a complex issue, you can figure out your patterns of procrastination and get back to work. Here are some ways to get started:
Track your time and your self-talk. Write down everything you do for an hour, day, or week. The patterns that emerge will help you determine where small (and big!) amounts of time go. And, note what you tell yourself: do you help or hinder your productivity?
Arm yourself with a range of strategies.
- Set a timer/alarm for 15 minutes. Short time limits help break up your work into manageable chunks (it's only 15 minutes!). Then, set the timer again.
- Set a time-specific goal. (e.g. I will spend 15 minutes making an outline of the chemistry kinetics unit, or working on a paragraph about...). Work hard and do nothing else during this time. Focusing on one small task at a time is less overwhelming and much more productive.
- Take (short, boring) breaks. Short breaks help you work and focus longer, and you'll remember more of what you did.
- Reward your effort — not your grades or accomplishments. Your effort each day is the work of learning, and a favourite distraction can become a terrific reward for a hard day's work. Focusing on a particular grade or honour typically causes stress, but focusing on your effort helps you achieve your goals.
- Keep a distraction list. Write down any distracting thoughts that come into your mind while you work. Then, deal with these ideas, thoughts, chores, etc., later.
De-stress, unplug, let your mind wander, etc. In other words, procrastinate! None of us can work constantly. It is not lazy or undisciplined to take a break or schedule time off; it is necessary. Breaks enable you to sustain concentration over longer periods of time, maintain productivity, and enjoy what you are doing.
Don't wait for the "perfect moment." Start before you feel ready. Focus on one small task or part of a task, or try to work "mindlessly" to get going on a project.
Talk to a counsellor or learning strategist if you cannot manage your procrastination on your own. Seeking out resources and support is a positive, strategic step.
And, if you are looking for more strategies or like-minded students wanting to boost their productivity, check out the activities and workshops happening on campus during the busiest times of the semester.


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Many of us hate to be out of control. We hold onto the proverbial reigns with white knuckle grips. We plan and coordinate and when things don't go our way, or even when we become unsure of whether or not they will go our way, we fall apart. Today's proverb reminds us that, in certain ways, it's good to be out of control because that allows us to better see God in control. And he's way better at it.
Ezekiel 10:1-11:25:
- 1-22 – This section describes the glory of the Lord leaving the temple. This, in turn, means that the glory of the Lord left the Israelites.
- 1-13 – Ezekiel is shown those who had counseled Israel away from God. Judgment and punishment begin to be poured out on them.
- 14-25 – In this section, Israel is given a new heart and a new spirit. Verse 19 is similar to several other verses regarding a change of heart, particularly Ezekiel 36:26 and Psalm 51:10.
Hebrews 6:1-20:
- 4-8 – In a similar vein to the unforgivable sin mentioned in the gospels, if you are worried that you committed it, your desire for repentance and restoration with God is sign that you are not beyond restoration. Have no fear.
- 9-12 – The author expresses hope for those hearing his words that they are still covered by salvation and should have eternal hope.
- 20 – Melchizedek is mentioned several times in Hebrews. He was a high priest mentioned in Genesis 14:18 as having served a meal similar to communion to Abraham and God when they met. Some groups believed that Melchizedek was a human who lived without sin.
Psalm 105:16-36:
- 16-22 – Joseph's story of betrayal, rejection, and imprisonment could be encouraging to Israelites, particularly those in exile, that God always rescues his people.
- 23-36 – The psalmist recounts the events that put the Israelites into Egypt and how God ultimately rescued them.
Proverbs 27:1-2:
- 1 – This is yet another reminder that we are not in control. This is difficult for most of us, but freeing when we realize that God is!


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Canon Christy McLoughlin, R.I.P.
CANON CHRISTY McLOUGHLIN
The Diocese of Achonry announces, with regret, the death of Canon Christy McLoughlin, P.E. May he rest in peace.
Our sympathies are with his family and friends and with the Parish of Tourlestrane where Christy ministered until his retirement.
Remains reposing at Gallaghers' Funeral Home Bonniconlon on Monday 13th May from 5.00pm with removal at 7.15pm to St Attracta's Church, Tourlestrane arriving at 8.00pm
Requiem Mass on Tuesday at 12Noon with burial afterwards in the Church grounds.
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London Calling
Hey there friends! This past weekend was my nephew's 2nd birthday party in London, so my sister and I hopped in the car, drove for two hours, and voila! Cute nephew fun times.
By the way (bee tee dubs), this candle is EVERYTHING. I have never smelled something so good in my life. And for $15 (!), it better last forever man.
Awww. There we are. It's been a while.
After the party I went for a walk on this golf course right across from my brother's house. It was such a gorgeous night and very peaceful. Nature is my best friend.
My brother sent me through the brush to see the stream. Yeah, this is as close as I got. It was a jungle in there.
James' Great Wolf Lodge ears.
Happy birthday not so baby boy!
And then back to my parents for some down time and hang outs. And sleep. Lots of that happened.
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We 'Aim High' and offer a stimulating curriculum which allows all children to achieve their best; experience a wide range of activities and most importantly have fun whilst learning. This is achieved through: high quality teaching; excellent pastoral support and many exiting links with local businesses and partnerships. The children in our school make better than expected progress in the core subjects whilst also discovering how to be accomplished, independent learners with skills that will stay with them for life.
The school breeds a culture of 'Respect and Care' where anyone who comes through the door feels valued and supported.
"Pupils feel very safe in this inclusive and harmonious school. They are eager to learn and are very proud of their school. Parents value the friendly environment in which their children learn well." OFSTED 2015
As a school we are very proud of the achievements of our pupils and the wider community and we like to 'Celebrate Success'. Pupils' good attendance, behaviour, work and reading are regularly celebrated and pupils are encouraged to take pleasure in the success of others.
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Security suites from different vendors vary quite a bit. Some vendors pack in every imaginable security feature while others stick to the basics. PC Tools falls in the latter camp. With PC Tools Internet Security 9.0 ($49.99 direct for three licenses) you get antivirus, firewall, antispam, and a browser-protection toolbar. On the plus side, PC Tools Internet Security 9.0 costs quite a bit less than the most expensive suites.
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PC Tools comes with a number of specialized tools to handle threats that interfere with installing the program or running scans. Getting protection installed on my malware-infested test systems required most of them. Specifically, I used the Threat Removal Tool, the Hidden Intrusive Threat (HIT) scanner, and the Alternate Operating System Suite.
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Monthly Archives: April 2009
Barth on Prayer.
"To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world."
Marriage contracts? What the hell?
This seems to me to be totally absurd. Our society is becoming less and less inclined towards deep, genuine, committed relationships and more inclined towards self-serving, sexually served, uncommitted relationships and I can't help but think that this is dehumanizing and suppressing of the image of God in people, and therefore, steps in the wrong direction.
What can God do about evil (as seen in Is. 40-55).
The question is not, what can God say about evil, but, what can God do about evil?
"If you want to understand God's justice in an unjust world, says [Isaiah], this is where you must look. God's justice is not simply a blind dispensing of rewards for the virtuous and punishment for the wicked, though plenty of those are to be found on the way. God's justice is a saving, healing, restorative justice, because the God to whom justice belongs is the Creator God who has yet to complete his original plan for creation and whose justice is designed not simply to restore balance to a world out of kilter but to bring to glorious completion and fruition the creation, teeming with life and possibility, that he made in the first place. And he remains implacably determined to complete this project through his image-bearing human creatures and, more specifically, through the family of Abraham," (Wright, Evil And The Justice of God, 64).
But how? Well the story of redemption and rescue is most certainly focused on the Servant, YHWH's Servant.
"Central to the OT picture of God's justice in an unjust world, then, is the picture of God's faithfulness to unfaithful Israel. And central to that picture is the picture of YHWH's Servant, an individual who stands over against Israel and takes Israel's fate upon himself so that Israel may be rescued from exile, allowing the human race at last to proceed, as in Isaiah 55, toward the new creation, in which thorns and thistles will be replaced by cypress and myrtle, dust and death by fresh water and new life," (Wright, 65).
Grace and peace.
Most under-rated clutch shooter ever?
Hedo Turkoglu.
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One of the saddest things I've seen (in sports!).
Well it's Sunday evening here in Aurora and I've just finished watching one of the saddest things I've seen in sports. The Detroit Pistons have been swept from the 1st round of the playoffs.
Reasons why this is sad:
1) The Pistons have dominated, dominated, the eastern division for the last decade, DECADE! '00-'09 baby! So to see them get swept in the 1st round for the first time in, I don't know (ever?), was a sad, sad thing.
2) They have led the league in crowd fanaticalness for most of the last 8 years. They just celebrated their 250+ish sellout, in a row! I know, I was there when they beat the Celtics at home in last years Eastern Conference Finals. Today however, as I watched the game, I was shocked to hear more, I kid you not *more*, support and cheering for the bloody Cav's then for the motor-city boys. The crowd was going nuts for Lebron as he threw down dunks on one end and made huge blocks on the other. Nuts! And this is IN DETROIT! What? Also, I kid you not, there was nothing short of a celebration when the Cav's won the game, and series. Celebration. IN DETROIT?! What the hell?! It's a sad day in Detroit Pistons history.
3) Overall lack of team flow/feeling. The Piston's certainly did not look like the team we've seen in the past. There was little-to-no commradery. A Piston would get knocked down on a charge or a lay-up and, unlike in previous seasons where there would have been 3 other Pistons there to help him up, he would have to get up by himself. They looked defeated. You could see it in their faces.
This has just been a terrible, terrible season for the Pistons and one that I'm sure has humbled the organization. A season highlighted by the Chauncey trade, the Iverson debacle and a 1st round sweep from the playoffs, at home, in front of a crowd that was cheering for the other team. Damn. I'm just glad that season is over.
In memory of what was:
Every Thursday evening a couple of fellows gather together to pray and study Romans. It's a fun endevour!
I really like how Paul writes. With Paul, it's not just the words that are significant, it's the order. Even something as simple as sentance structure, for Paul, can be a way of conveying truth.
The church (local) can be a funny place. We often preach acceptance and love, but execute acceptance and love quite poorly. I once heard it put like this: "The church has a great theology of grace, but a poor practice of it." Boy, have I found this to be true. Church more often seems to be a place where we're told to, "shape up or ship out." It's a place where you have to tow the party line, and if not, then you're not welcome. It seems to me that this would produce a congregation of eerily similar individuals. And that doesn't seem to reflect the beauty of the Kingdom. Often times beauty is found in seemingly ugly places. So it's one thing to preach acceptance from a pulpit, but it's a whole other thing to actually accept others. Take your average North American church and imagine what it would look like if a big'ole group of dirty folk showed up one morning. Homeless folk, single teen mothers, drug addicts, homosexuals, non-believers. Imagine the looks. The thoughts. Yikes! How did all those damn dirty folk get in here? Sure, maybe we'd accept them at first, but if they didn't shape up soon enough then our patience would wear thin. It's as if we expect some sort of behavioural change before we fully accept someone. Show me that you're worthy of my acceptance by showing me that you can change! You have to believe before you can belong!
That's why I think it's significant when Paul writes something like this: "Through [Jesus] and for his name's sake, we received grace and apostleship to call people from among all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith," (Rom 1:5).
Paul puts faith before obedience, and I'll be damned if that's not significant! Obedience comes from faith, it doesn't work the other way around. This is true. Yet how often do church folk expect outsiders to get the obedience bit right first? Then, when we don't see obedience (obedience to Jesus or to the Pastors?) quickly enough, we send folk packing.
I long to see a church full to the brim with dirty folk. Dirty folk that are all in the same boat, being faithful to Christ and trying to figure out together what it means to be obedient. But that requires patience, something that the Church could use.
Grace and peace.
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British Grand Prix 1963, Silverstone. Ferodo commemorative featuring Jim Clark, winner in Lotus-Climax, John Surtees, second in Ferrari, Graham Hill, third in BRM. Also on this week-end was Formula Junior, won by Peter Arundel, Sports Cars won by Roy Salvadori, and Touring Cars won by Jack Sears. On lower left is tax stamp from Brussels. 19.5" x 29.5", LM 10.19


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