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Gomoku (五目並べ) is a Japanese traditional logic board game, related with the game of Gobang (which uses the same board and pieces), and it's also know in English countries as Five in a Row.
The rules of the game of Gomoku are in fact different and much simpler than the Gobang game and for this reason it's a board game played mainly by children. But despite its simples rulres Gomoku is a strategy and logic board game more complex and difficult than Tic Tac Toe (also called Nine Mens Morris) and the modern Connect Four. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Mesoamerican ball game was a sport practiced by ancient Pre-Columbian cultures of Central America.
More than 3000 years ago The Mesoamerican ball game was very popular, the Maya called it pitsl, the Aztec name was ullamaliztl, but the game is the same.
This game was played with heavy rubber balls in open ended ball courts of different size with two vertical stone rings, one for each side of the court.
The aim of the game was to pass the ball in the stone goal and score the point.
We don't know exactly the rules of this anciet game, but we know that Mesoamerican ball game could be really violent. In fact some games were played just for fun and recreation, some others were part of a ritual involving human sacrifice; for this occasions the game was played in Huge ball courts by two team of captives and the losers were sacrificed in a mystic/religious ritual.
The importance of the Mesoamerican ball game in ancient Pre-Columbian society is proved by all the diufferent use this game by the Maya: the ball game was used as a recreational sport, as part of a spiritual ritual and as well to solve the disputes among tribes and prevent the warfare.
Sometimes head of tribes play (but was more like a fight) the ball game to re-establish tribes hierarchy, and impose supremacy; this game was so important because it was like a social conflicts relief valve, it was a place where the disputes could be solved with a ball game match instead of a battle.
Probably the spiritual symbolism behind the ball game is the reason of the human sacrifices: the bal represents the sun and the scoring rings the sunrise; the solar movement is tied on fertility and the sacrifice of the player is the ritual of the death and the reborn of the sun. The game was a battle between day and night, born and death, life and the underworld.
This video is a modern reproduction of the ancient Mesoamerican ball game and of the Maya ball game rituals


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It was a visit to St Mary's Church, Staindrop, County Durham, that sparked my passion for photographing church monuments combining history and sculpture.
Staindrop contains the tomb of Ralph, 1st Earl Westmoreland, and his two wives: Margaret Stafford and Joan Beaufort.
What I hadn't known before my visit is that it also contained the tomb of William Harry Vane, 1st Duke Cleveland, sculpted by Richard Westmacott; one of his finest works.
Tomb of William Harry Vane, 1st Duke Cleveland
William Harry Vane, 1746-182, a great great grandson of King Charles II. William Harry's paternal grandfather Henry Vane, 1705-1758, married Grace Stewart, the daughter of Charles Stewart, 1st Duke Southampton, the illegitimate son of King Charles II and Barbara Villiers, 1st Duchess Cleveland, 1640-1709.
The arms of William Harry Vane being Vane: three gauntlets sinister (left) indicating either illegitimacy or attainder, and Charles, Duke of Grafton, illegitimate son of King Charles II England differenced by a baton sinister to indicate illegitimacy.
Ralph Neville, 1st Earl Westmoreland
Ralph Neville, 1st Earl Westmoreland, 1364-1425, the progenitor of the Neville family as a result of his having 22 children, 73 grandchildren, 153 great grandchildren and 211 great great grandchildren. A number only exceeded by John of Gaunt.
Ralph's first wife Margaret Stafford, 1364-1396, was his second cousin once removed and his fourth cousin. They had eight children together.
After Margaret's death in 1396 he married Joan Beaufort, 1379-1440, granddaughter of Edward III. She and Ralph had fourteen children together.
Given the number of descendants it is not surprising that some were Lancastrians and some Yorkist during the Wars of the Roses:
John, Baron Neville, 1410-1461. Lancastrian. Killed at Battle of Towton.
Humphrey of Brancepeth, c 1439-1469. Lancastrian. Beheaded.
Charles -1449 brother of Humphrey). Lancastrian. Beheaded.
Ralph Dacre, 1st Baron Gilsland, 1412-1461. Lancastrian. Killed at Battle of Towton.
John "Butcher" Clifford, 9th Baron Clifford, 1435-1461. Lancastrian. Killed at Battle of Dintingdale.
Roger Clifford, 1447-1485. Beheaded.
Richard Neville, 5th Earl Salisbury, 1400-1460. Yorkist. Beheaded after Battle of Wakefield.
Richard "Kingmaker Neville, Earl Warwick and Salisbury, 1428-1471. Yorkist and Lancastrian. Killed Battle of Barnet.
His descendants also include King Edward IV, King Richard III, King Henry VIII, King Edward VI, Queens Mary and Elizabeth, and all of the English and British monarchs since James I King England.
Memorial to Sophia Poulett
Sophia being the wife of William Harry's son Henry, 2nd Duke Cleveland.

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Want to learn Java? You've come to the right place. This course for kids will surely teach kids the basics of Java Programming - the simple stuff from compiling and executing to using methods and classes and the like. Beginner-y stuff.
Of course, I'll be assuming you'll know how to work a computer - because really, if you can't work a computer correctly, this might be a bit hard. Or not. It all depends.
Also you might want to know someone who's good with computers.


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i can't see it.. can you give a link for it?ReplyDelete
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haha it was my stupid computer!! i saw it and totally loved it! i'm planning to do videos now, though i don't speak english in my everyday XD kisses!ReplyDeleteReplies
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World's Leading Enterprise Private-PaaS Technology Gets Faster, Better, Safer With Improved LDAP Controls, "Harbor" Port Service, and SPDY Support
VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwire - Feb 27, 2013) - ActiveState, whose software enables developers and enterprises to innovate from code to cloud, today announced the release of Stackato 2.8, the next evolution of the company's groundbreaking private Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) technology for the agile enterprise. Among other new features, Stackato 2.8 includes new Stackato Harbor port service, support for external authentication services like LDAP, updates to its best-in-class web-based management console UI and administrative workflow, and new Stackato Fence security containerization technology.
"Stackato 2.8 is the most advanced private PaaS there is," said ActiveState CEO Bart Copeland. "We're moving the technology forward to support the future of the agile enterprise. Enterprise customers want stability. They want security, agility, compliance, scalable administration, and enterprise-grade commercial support. They want a robust, reliable cloud-middleware solution backed by a company that's going to be around tomorrow. And that's why enterprises are choosing Stackato."
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Board to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Community Development Block Grant Application
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 14, 2012, at 6:00 p.m., Lane Auditorium, County Office Building, McIntire Road to solicit public input on the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application to be submitted to the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development for the proposed Orchard Acres Housing Rehabilitation Project and the Scattered Site Rehabilitation Project. Residents of the project area are encouraged to attend.
The proposal will include rehabilitation of up to 40 houses in Orchard Acres and the reconstruction of two units (one in Scottsville and one in Heards). The draft CDBG proposal will be presented for comment along with information on projected beneficiaries, including the number of low- and moderate-income residents to benefit from the project.
Citizens will also be given the opportunity to comment on Albemarle County's past use of CDBG funds. Information for the proposed project is available at the Albemarle County Office of Housing and the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program. For additional information on the draft proposal, contact Ron White at (434) 296-5839.
Comments can also be submitted in writing to County of Albemarle Office of Housing at 1600 5th Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or by phone at (434) 296-5839 until March 9, 2012.
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The Co-op in Muirhead reopens tomorrow following a £765,000 makeover.
The store on Cumbernauld Road will focus on fresh, healthy foods, meal ideas and essentials. It was also have new self-service checkouts to improve service times.
The Co-op is also launching a new membership scheme with members getting a five per cent reward on purchases of own-branded items with additional one per cent going to such local groups as Chryston and District Support Group, Beatroute Arts and Moodiesburn Community Development Trust.
Store manager Maria Ashford said: "We are delighted to have made such a significant investment in our Muirhead store. It has a great new look and we are looking forward to relaunching and serving the community. The Co-op is moving forward with a clear purpose and momentum and our ambition is to establist the store as a local hub."


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AAPL Off With Markets
The market is off on continued global economy fears as eurozone industrial production fell and markets in China sold off. Shares of AAPL are off in early trading as investors worry about estimates for the quarter. Upcoming events include Tim Cook's keynote at the D10 Conference on May 29 and Apple's developer conference (WWDC) is slated to start June 11. Investors remain focused on iPhone penetration globally and the anticipated launch of the next generation iPhone in the fall; iPad adoption; market share growth of the Mac business as well as the upcoming refresh; the introduction of the anticipated Apple TV set; and platforms such as Siri, iAd and iBooks. Shares of Apple trade at 9.0x Enterprise Value / Trailing Twelve Months Free Cash Flow (including long-term marketable securities).
Apple Rumored To Buy German TV Manufacturer (Apple Insider)
Apple is said to be negotiating to acquire Loewe AG, a manufacturer and distributor of televisions, audio components and integrated entertainment systems (check out all the gadgets), with a final decision expected to be announced by the end of this week. According to sources, Loewe "has been advised by its financial advisor to accept the offer and a final decision is scheduled to be announced internally before 18 May 2012." It's not immediately clear what Apple would gain from this acquisition. They aren't one to buy into hardware, although this TV is slick! Anyone know Loewe's product line well enough to have ideas?
Google Needs iOS More Than It Needs Android (SlashGear)
Google has a problem, and it's all about commitment and addiction. The update release of Google+ for iPhone has Android lovers up in arms. Google should prioritize Android users. After all, they're the ones who support the search giant by buying an Android device in the first place. The blunt truth is that Google needs to convince Apple users to use Google + more than it does those of Android.
Intel Making Chips Apple "Can't Ignore" (Forbes)
Intel outlined its plan to catch up in the smartphone processor business at its annual investor day last week. "Our job is to ensure our silicon is so compelling, in terms off running the Mac better or being a better iPad device, that as they make those decisions they can't ignore us," said Intel CEP Paul Otellini. Intel's secret weapon: a massive corps of software engineers. The company helped Apple shift from PowerPC processors to Intel's processors for the Mac. I'm sure Intel would be happy to help Apple make a similar shift in its smartphone and tablet businesses. If the price and performance is right, they could do it.
Apple Second On Forbes Fastest-Growing Tech Companies List (Forbes)
Forbes put together its list of America's 25 Fastest-Growing Tech Companies. They combed more than 5,000 publicly traded technology companies, with sales growth of at least 10% for the past three fiscal years and over the latest 12 months. Companies also had to have three-to-five-year estimated earnings-per-share growth rates greater than 10%. Apple came in second, an astonishing feat for a company of its size. Its sales growth over the last three years has averaged 43%, and the company actually appears to be accelerating.
Analysts Are Starting To Panic About Apple's Quarter (Business Insider)
Didn't this happen last quarter too? On the heels of Credit Suisse's estimate reduction, analysts are starting to panic. Apple might be due for a big estimate cut. Katy Huberty at Morgan Stanley didn't lower her expectations, but she did address the issue and her estimates are already well below consensus. Apple has only guided this far below expectations once since June 2009. And that was for the September quarter of last year when Apple correctly predicted consumers would buy fewer iPhones as they waited for the next release.
Baidu Set To Launch New Smartphone On Baidu Cloud (Reuters)
Baidu is set to launch a new smartphone partnership this week, that will see the smartphone use an upgraded version of its mobile operating system. It will be similar to Baidu's partnership with Dell in which the two launched a smartphone running on Baidu's Yi platform. The new smartphones will run an upgraded version of Baidu Yi called Baidu Cloud. "We have a few partnerships coming up and will announce it in a week," according to Wang Jing, Baidu's vice president of engineering and head of mobile. That will put Baidu head to head with iOS and Android.


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Topic Page: Connecticut
State in New England, USA, bordered to the north by Massachusetts, to the east by Rhode Island, to the west and southwest by New York State, and to the south by Long Island Sound on the Atlantic Ocean; area 12,548 sq km/4,845 sq mi; population (2010) 3,570,097; capital Hartford. It was nicknamed the Constitution State after the Fundamental Orders of 1638 under which it was originally governed, regarded as a forerunner of American constitutionalism. Connecticut is the third smallest state in the USA, roughly rectangular in shape, with a narrow strip of land in the southwest projecting westwards to within 19 km/12 mi of New York City; New York's Long and Fishers islands lie opposite Connecticut in Long Island Sound. The Connecticut River crosses the centre of the state, and the Pawcatuck River forms part of the state boundary with Rhode Island. The state is the centre of the US insurance industry, and is also a manufacturer of military technology. Its largest city is Bridgeport; other major cities and metropolitan areas are New Haven, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, and Danbury. One of the original Thirteen Colonies, Connecticut ratified the US Constitution in 1788, becoming the fifth state in the Union.
Physical Connecticut has long, warm summers and cold winters, particularly in the northwest. There are five main land areas: the Taconic Mountains section, the western New England Upland, the Connecticut Valley, the eastern New England Upland, and a narrow coastal lowland.
The Taconic Mountains form highlands in the northwest and central region, rising to Frissell Point, at 726 m/2,380 ft the highest point in the state. The western part of the state is rolling upland and the central part of the state is traversed by the south-flowing Connecticut River and its valley. The region features basalt ridges, including Hanging Hills, Mount Lamentation, and Talcott Mountain (91–180 m/300–600 ft). Eastern Connecticut is heavily wooded, with small valleys and low hills. Ash, beech, birch, elm, hemlock, hickory, maple, oak, and pine trees flourish in this part of the state. Connecticut's state flower is the mountain laurel, often known as ivy, and dogwood trees are also common. Smaller game birds and animals, such as foxes, hares, minks, muskrats, otters, and rabbits, freshwater ducks, partridges, and ring-necked pheasants live in Connecticut's forests. Orioles, sparrows, thrushes, and warblers are also widely found.
Connecticut's Atlantic coastline extends for 995 km/618 mi and includes the harbours of Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London. Long Island extends into Connecticut's shoreland area, protecting it from storms and high winds. Long Island Sound is a breeding ground for clams, menhaden, lobsters, and oysters. Of the several small islands off the Connecticut coast, the largest is Mason Island near Mystic. Other islands include the Norwalk Islands off Norwalk, and the Thimbles near Branford. The Connecticut River is the largest in the state. Other rivers include the Housatonic River and its chief tributaries, the Naugatuck and Shepaug; and the Thames and the Quinebaug rivers. There are over 1,000 small lakes, the largest of which is Lake Candlewood, an artificial reservoir. Shad and trout are among the plentiful game fish in the state.
Features Connecticut is renowned for its fine colonial buildings, found in almost every town. The oldest state buildings are Whitfield House, in Guilford, begun in 1639; the Nathan Hale Homestead in South Coventry and the Nathan Hale Schoolhouses; Putnam Cottage in Greenwich; the Buttolph-Williams House and Webb House in Wethersfield; the Noah Webster House in West Hartford, birthplace of the author of the American Dictionary; Glebe House in Woodbury; Cheney Homestead in Manchester; and the Old State House in Hartford.
Historic towns include Litchfield village, Stonington, and Old Lyme, with the Florence Griswold House Museum (1817), the former home of the Old Lyme Art Colony. The Prudence Crandall School in Canterbury was New England's first school for black girls, founded in 1833, and is now a museum. The Baldwin Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, has a collection of Connecticut-made historic Colt revolvers. Connecticut's literary heritage is celebrated at the Mark Twain Mansion in Hartford and a nearby cottage where Harriet Beecher Stowe lived in the late 1800s, and at Monte Cristo Cottage in New London, the summer home of playwright Eugene O'Neill. Other historic sites include Yale University, New Haven (1701), Trinity College, Hartford (1823), and Wesleyan University (1831). Seymour was the first planned factory town in the USA.
Connecticut's coast is rich in seafaring history. The Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea, a replica of a 19th-century shipbuilding town, is the largest maritime museum in the USA. Also in Mystic is Marinelife Aquarium with dolphins, sea lions, and whales, seals, sea lions, and penguins. The US Naval submarine base at Groton contains the Nautilus memorial, commemorating the world's first submarine. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk preserves the maritime culture and marine life of Long Island Sound. The US Coastguard Academy is situated in New London.
Culture As part of the region of New England, Connecticut is associated with a culture of an old American elite, as well as with a manufacturing blue-collar culture of mostly Scots and Irish-American origin. The blessing of the fleet in Stonington in early July and the ancient Fife and Drum Corps muster and parade in Deep River reflect aspects of Connecticut's strongly traditional New England culture.
Connecticut's wealth of cultural resources has a long history. The Yale University Art Gallery is the oldest university art museum in the USA and includes the Yale Center for British Art. Yale's Peabody Museum is world renowned for its natural history exhibitions. Stratford was home to the historic American Shakespeare Theatre, which closed to the public in 1989. The Mystic Seaport Museum of America and the Sea has historic ships and photographs, while the American Clock and Watch Museum in Bristol displays timepieces made in the 1700s and 1800s.
Connecticut's mountains have many ski resorts and host the US Eastern Ski Jumping Championships in Salisbury in February. Connecticut's country life traditions are reflected in Fairfield's Dogwood Festival, while its fishing and coastal traditions are celebrated in the May Lobster Weekend in Mystic and the Norwalk Oyster Festival. The state has a reputation for fine antiques; the Farmington Antiques Weekend is held in June and the New Haven Antiques Show is held in autumn. Other regional festivals include the July Jazz Festival in New Haven and the Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival in Moodus, as well as an annual Riverfest in Hartford and East Hartford. Southwestern Connecticut is the home of many commuters who work in New York City, and many urban dwellers from both New York and Boston enjoy camping and seaside breaks in Connecticut.
GovernmentConnecticut's state constitution The constitution was adopted in 1965, replacing an earlier constitution adopted in 1818. Connecticut was governed under Fundamental Orders of 1638 and 1639, arguably the first written constitution in history, until it adopted a royal charter in 1662 which became the constitution of 1818. The text of the Fundamental Orders is on permanent display at the Museum of Connecticut History, situated in the State Library in Hartford. In 1955 the Connecticut legislature approved new laws giving voters direct control over choosing candidates for state elections. In 1964 a federal court ruled against Connecticut's 327-year-old system for electing state legislators.
Structure of state government The legislative general assembly consists of a 36-member Senate and a 151-member House of Representatives. Senators and representatives serve two-year terms. Connecticut has seven electoral votes in presidential elections. The state sends seven members to Congress: five representatives and two senators. The state has seven electoral votes in presidential elections. The governor of Connecticut is elected to a four-year term and may be re-elected any number of times. Democrat Daniel Malloy took the governorship in January 2011.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the state and the only general trial court with seven Supreme Court justices. High court judges are nominated by the governor and appointed to serve eight-year terms.
Connecticut is divided into 169 towns, many of which use the town-meeting form of government. Towns are divided into boroughs, which operate a form of government independent of the town government; and cities, which mainly operate as a city and town unit known as a city government and use either a mayor-council or council-manager form of rule. All Connecticut cities operate under state charters and are able to adopt home rule. Connecticut and Rhode Island are the only US states that do not have county governments.
Economy Connecticut is the national leader in the insurance industry, based in Hartford, and finance and property are the key service industry sectors. Greenwich is a major centre for hedge funds. Connecticut is also a major producer of military technology, including helicopters, jet engines, and nuclear submarines, and guns and ammunition. Metalworking and steel are long-established regional manufacturing industries and Connecticut continues its traditional specialization in optical instruments, watches, clocks, silverware, and locks. Other significant state products include crushed stone, sand, and gravel; tobacco and dairy produce, poultry, and market-garden produce; and fish and shellfish, both reared in fish farms and caught offshore. Tourism and its related hospitality industries are also significant.
HistoryEarly inhabitants and colonial settlement Connecticut's first inhabitants were American Indian tribes from the Algonquian-speaking peoples, of whom the Pequot was the most powerful. Other Algonquian speakers in the area included the Mohegan, Uncas, Niantic, Paugussett, Quinnipiac, Saukiog, Siwanog, Tunxis, and Wangunk.
The Connecticut River attracted early European settlement and a flourishing trade developed with American Indians. Dutch navigator Adriaen Block was the first European to record the area in 1614, and in 1633 Dutch colonists built a trading post near modern Hartford. Puritan colonists of mainly English origin settled in New London, Saybrook, Wethersfield, and Hartford. Wethersfield and Windsor united in 1636 to form the Connecticut Colony (also known as the River Colony), which continued to grow throughout the 17th century. The Pequot were hostile to colonial settlement and conducted frequent, violent raids. In May 1637 the English settlers, led mainly by Captain John Mason and assisted by Mohegan and Narragansett warriors, attacked Pequot settlements on the Mystic River, sparking the Pequot War. The war pushed the main body of the Pequot out of Connecticut and destroyed the resistance of those remaining, many of whom were enslaved by the Mohegans or English.
In 1638 Thomas Hooker, a Congregational minister and chief founder of the town of Hartford, advocated a written constitution known as the Fundamental Orders. It gave voters the right to elect government officials and marked an early phase in the colonists' move to independence. Hartford, Wethersfield, and Windsor were all governed under the Fundamental Orders from 1639. In 1662, the Connecticut Colony obtained a royal charter from Charles II of England and was awarded land, including the New Haven Colony, and the region rapidly gained an autonomous identity as a burgeoning state.
Early industrialization Although most colonials were farmers, manufacturing developed early in Connecticut, with clockmaking, shipbuilding, silversmithing, and export trade all flourishing. It is thought that North American door-to-door salesmanship may have originated here with the notorious Yankee peddlers, who sold their products from small carts house to house and gained a reputation as business tricksters.
During the 1670s Connecticut was subject to attacks from the New England colonies. The English governor Edmund Andros arrived in Hartford in 1687 and attempted to claim Connecticut's charter but, according to folk history, he was defeated by the cunning of the Connecticut people when they hid the charter in a large oak tree, later named the Charter Oak, which remains one of the most significant Colonial symbols. Connecticut remained an important centre for religious debate and was the focal point of the 1740s Great Awakening. During the period of the 18th-century Enlightenment, Connecticut opened the first public library, Yale University, and the first law school, in Litchfield, and pioneered the first US English dictionary, compiled by Noah Webster.
American Revolution and statehood A series of unpopular tax laws introduced by English governors caused unrest across the Thirteen Colonies. In 1766 Connecticut governor Thomas Fitch refused to reject the Stamp Act (1765), an imposition of taxes on the American colonies through which the British hoped to cover the cost of their defence. This frustrated many in the state, and on 14 June 1776 Connecticut passed a resolution in favour of independence and on 4 July the colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence; signatories were Samuel Huntington, Roger Sherman, William Williams, and Oliver Wolcott. On 9 July 1778 Connecticut ratified the Confederation, the forerunner of the US Constitution. Governor Jonathan Trumbull and Nathan Hale rank as the most celebrated Connecticut patriots from the American Revolution era. Connecticut became known as the 'Provision State' during the war, supplying beef, salt, flour, and gunpowder to American troops. Connecticut's coast was also particularly vulnerable to British attack and five major British assaults were resisted by the Continental Army between 1777 and 1781.
After the American Revolution, Connecticut was mainly in favour of federalist powers and strong national government. The Connecticut Constitutional Convention in 1787 played a strong role in the Great Compromise, sometimes known as the Connecticut Compromise, which established the principle of two houses in government. Connecticut ratified the US Constitution on 9 January 1788, becoming the fifth state to join the Union.
19th-century manufacturing boom Connecticut was one of the earliest states to industrialize, and by the 19th century textile production and metalwork were booming. Several key inventors of the industrial age were based in Connecticut, including Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin; Eli Terry, the first mass producer of clocks; Samuel Colt; Richard Gatling, inventor of the rapid fire gun, and Charles Goodyear. Machine guns, bicycles, cigars, copper coins, nuts and bolts, pins and needles, silk thread, and rubber shoes were some of the many items pioneered here.
During the 19th century there was a mass influx of Canadian and Irish immigrants, particularly following the Irish famines of 1845 and after, and many worked in the growing factories, shipbuilding yards, and textile mills. In 1848 slavery was abolished in Connecticut. The author Harriet Beecher Stowe, a Connecticut resident, published Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1852. Connecticut was a strongly Unionist state and, in the main, abhorred slavery. During the Civil War it provided a large number of men to Union forces, and produced arms, munitions, and other military needs. The state founded many modern-day practices in the insurance industry, providing marine, fire, life, accident, casualty, and health insurance. In 1877 the world's first telephone exchange opened in New Haven.
20th-century innovation In 1910 the US Coastguard Academy was moved to New London, with the US Navy opening a submarine base in nearby Groton in 1917. Some of the nation's largest munitions factories operated in Connecticut during World War I, and Connecticut produced aeroplane engines, propellers, shell cases, and submarines during World War II. In 1948 Connecticut manufactured the first colour television. In 1954 the first nuclear submarine was launched in Groton. Spacecraft and technology became important in the 1960s, and nuclear energy and missile production became increasingly important to the state's economy. The state prospered during the military build-up of the final decade of the Cold War in the 1980s.
Contemporary Connecticut Two popular casinos were built during the 1990s by American Indian nations: Foxwoods on a Pequot reservation in 1992 and Mohegan Sun on Mohegan land in 1994. Both generate enormous income for the state. ESPN, a popular cable television sports channel, has been based in Connecticut since 1979. Fairfield County, in Southwestern Connecticut, is home to some of the most affluent communities in the USA.
Politically, the state is socially liberal but fiscally conservative, with voters favouring Democrat candidates in the presidential elections from 1992 and dominating the state legislature.
Famous peoplethe arts Noah Webster (1758–1843), lexicographer; P T Barnum (1810–1891), circus showman; Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896), abolitionist author; Charles Ives (1874–1954), composer; Wallace Stevens (1879–1955), poet; Katharine Hepburn (1909–2003), actor; Eugene O'Neill (1888–1953), playwright
science Eli Terry (1772–1852), clock manufacturer; Seth Thomas (1785–1859), clock manufacturer; Charles Goodyear (1800–1860), inventor; Samuel Colt (1814–1816), gunsmith; John Enders (1897–1905), Nobel Prize-winning virologist; Edwin Herbert Land (1909–1991), inventor of the Polaroid camera; Barbara McClintock (1902–1992), Nobel Prize-winning geneticist; Alfred Gilman (1941– ), Nobel Prize-winning pharmacologist
economics Elizur Wright (1804–1885), abolitionist and insurance reformer; J P Morgan (1813–1917), financier and investment banker
politics and law Thomas Hooker (1586–1647), founder of Connecticut's first constitution; Jonathan Trumbull (1710–1785), American Revolutionary leader; Ethan Allen (1738–1789), American Revolutionary soldier; Benedict Arnold (1741–1801), American Revolutionary general; Nathan Hale (1755–1776), American Revolutionary hero; John Brown (1800–1859), abolitionist; Ralph Nader (1934– ), attorney and political activist; George W Bush (1946– ), 43rd president of the USA.
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vil·leinalso vil·lain (vĭl′ən, -ān′, vĭ-lān′)
One of a class of feudal serfs who held the legal status of freemen in their dealings with all people except their lord.
[Middle English vilein; see villain.]
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(Historical Terms) (in medieval Europe) a peasant personally bound to his lord, to whom he paid dues and services, sometimes commuted to rents, in return for his land
[C14: from Old French vilein serf; see villain]
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(in the feudal system) a member of a class of persons who were serfs with respect to their lord but had the rights of freemen with respect to others.
[1275–1325; see villain]
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Calvin Women's Soccer Rolls to 5-1 Win Over Adrian
By Mark DeHaan
Calvin women's soccer hosted Adrian on Tuesday looking to end the Bulldogs three-game win streak. With a pair of goals in the opening twelve minutes, the Knights did just that, setting the tone early and playing a complete game as they defeated the Bulldogs, 5-1.
Senior Kelly Koets (Grandville/Calvin Christian HS) opened up the scoring in the eighth minute. Collecting the ball off a corner kick, Koets touched the ball down to her left foot, and from the top of the box, slotted the ball into the lower-right corner of the net for a 1-0 Calvin lead.
Just a few minutes later, fellow senior Danielle Carter (DeWitt/DeWitt HS) increased the Knights lead. Off of a rebound, Carter volleyed a shot off the crossbar and into the net to give the Knights a 2-0 advantage.
Calvin added a third goal in the first half as Koets found sophomore Paige Capel (Hudsonville/Unity Christian HS) in the middle of the box who found the back of the net for the 3-0 edge.
Calvin took the 3-0 lead into the break as well as a 12-5 shots advantage
Out of halftime, Adrian responded quickly as 2012 MIAA MVP Erin Weide scored a goal just 20 seconds into the second period to cut the Calvin lead to 3-1 while seemingly grabbing momentum.
Moments later, Calvin received a response of its own as sophomore Taylor TenHarmsel (Holland/Holland Christian HS) blasted a bouncing ball past the Adrian goalkeeper to put the Knights lead back up to three at 4-1.
In the 75th minute, Calvin tallied its fifth and final goal of the afternoon. Making a run through the midfield, Paige Capel made her way to the top of the box with the ball at her left foot. Gaining a step on her defender, Capel ripped a shot which hit the top left corner of the net and gave the Knights a 5-1 lead which they would hold until the end of the game.
Key to Calvin's success was its ability to hold balls through the midfield as well as keep the strong attacking tandem of Weide and Sam Barker in check. The Knights held a 29-8 shots advantage by game's end. Senior Ashton Hearn (Port Huron, MI/Port Huron Northern HS) earned the victory in net, making two saves.
"This kind of team effort that you saw today was exactly how we began the year in our tournament in Milwaukee, and how Loras had such a hard time with us," said head coach Mark Recker. "As a team, I give credit to the captains because at some point you can settle for a certain level of performance, and with that comes a flatness. But, they've been able to rekindle that urge to compete and compete well."
With the win, the Knights move to 3-1-1 in the MIAA and 6-1-1 overall, while Adrian drops to 4-2-0 in conference and 6-3-1. Calvin's next contest comes up on Saturday when it will travel to Kalamazoo to face the Hornets, with kickoff set for noon.


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Congrats on your soon to be born Grand Daughter!! Lucky you!
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I actually wanted to be an interior decorator but my Mother would not allow it. I would have had to go to school in New York City as back then, there were no colleges offering Interior Design around here, as there is now. She made me be a nurse because my sister was one and " it would be something to always fall back on". Unfortunately, I have never had to fall back on it because I have never been able to quit working full time! And my sister who always wanted to be a nurse, worked only 18 months after graduating to put her hubby through anesthesia school then did not work for 14 years, returned to working as a nurse part time for 6 years and then left and went on disability due to a car accident. I always laugh and say that there is no justice in that but I have been able to keep my family afloat financially when Joe worked in factories and suffered lay offs and shut downs.
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Chromebooks In Modern Education
When we went to school, having a desktop to use in the classroom was astounding, and everyone wanted to take turns. But now days, technology is rapidly increasing with a new product out every other month, practically. Schools around thecountry are investing in smaller and more efficient computers in theform of tables, Chromebooks and iPads.
Why are Chromebooks becoming so popular?
Chromebooks increase in popularity due to a few factors. They can be more efficient when it comes to educational apps as they may have more to offer. They also allow a child to have hands on experience with a touch screen and the ability to hold it in your hands; while desktops or laptops only require you to touch a mouse pad and stare at a screen.
Interactive games on Chromebooks can help children learn better by working better with reflexes between eyes, fingers and overall movements. The ease of access with Chromebooks also makes it more efficient for children to use. Another pro to this is thatthey can be significantly cheaper than a PC, Macbook or netbook. Within thepast two years, over 30% of schools have adopted Chromebooks as a tool to successandlearning. This is becoming one of the top competitors against the iPad as iPad can be a bit more expensive than Chromebooks.
The ease of access is not the only great thing about these Chromebooks. Chromebooks come in under $300.000 making it one of the most competitive electronic items in the learning market. Schools want to take advantage of something inexpensive that will help children learn with a form of hands on experience.
Chromebooks Statistics
While Chromebooks increase in popularit, iPad sales within this area have gone down almost 40%. There are over 6.500 stores that carrythese Chromebooks andschoolshaveadopted over 5,000 of these to implement within their educationalteachings.
Over 80% of teachers and educators want an effective and inexpensive tool to teach children with, especially one on one. Having an inexpensive tool such as a Chromebook will allow budgets to stay the same while getting more bang for their buck.
This significant increase in such a short period of time means that more educators are grabbing onto the thought of paying less for more education. One on one access for children with tablets will allow more time for each child to use this and study easier, rather than passing it around, waiting and maybe not even getting a turn. But with an inexpensive price, more Chromebooks will be implemented within the schools budget While there may not be as many apps as there are within Apple's network, this is only because Apple is currently a bigger company and seems to be in a higher demand across the country, total, not just in schools.
As Chromebooks increase in popularity, apps will be in higher demand. This will allow an inexpensive and versatile technological tool, which should be implemented in all schools.
Another great thing about tablets is the lack of viruses that can be received through tablets. This will cut down repair costs, as opposed to PC and Mac's that are in schools. This is because apps have to be approved to be posted and are less likely to contain viruses in them.


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Night of Relaxation?
Worn out after a full day of painting but had tickets to see Billy Idol. Boy did he get old. But what a great body and kept the crowd entertained. One beer nearly did me in but had fun as we watched the middle aged man in front of us grope his wife the whole two hours. Here are some pics and then on to some works in progress.
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Nintendo is feeling the sting of competition from the iPhone. At least, that's the feeling one gets when reading Nintendo president Satoru Iwata's thoughts on the future of Nintendo handhelds. According to a Financial Times piece, Iwata suggests the next Nintendo handheld (and to be clear, he isn't talking about the big screen DS launching in Japan next month) might include free 3G wireless, much like the Amazon Kindle does.
The challenge is to offer the immediacy of downloading an inexpensive new game, anywhere, anytime, without forcing the user into some kind of monthly data plan. From the FT piece:
"Only people who can pay thousands of yen a month [in mobile phone subscriptions] can be iPhone customers. That doesn't fit Nintendo customers because we make amusement products," Mr Iwata said.
The Nintendo Wii has its own challenges to face. In a Mainichi Newspaper article translated by Gamespot Iwata is quoted as admitting "The Wii has stalled. Games of high demand could not be continuously released and the good mood has chilled."
That probably seems like stating the obvious to any gamers reading this. Nintendo turned its back on the 'core gamer' and went after the 'casual market' in a big way and that scheme worked well for a few years, but it seems to be petering out now. Among the rumored solutions that may help Nintendo turn things around for the Wii: Netflix streaming (apparently the Holy Grail for game consoles these days) and a possible Wii HD coming much sooner than new console offerings from Microsoft or Sony.


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Wakeboarding is a provisional program for Scouts at least 14 years old by start of camp week. As a provisional program, adults are not required to attend. This program is run out of Claytor Lake Aquatics Base located on Claytor Lake.
This is a week-long school run by expert instructors
Boarders will hit the water every day to practice what they've learned
Perfect for Scouts of all skill levels from novice to advanced
Attendees will have the opportunity to paricipate in all camp-wide programming at CLAB.


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RIO DE JANEIRO: Investment firm Blackstone Group LP hired advisers from JP Morgan Chase & Co. to consider acquiring a controlling stake in Brazilian shopping mall operator BR Malls Participacoes SA , a newspaper reported on Sunday.
Rio de Janeiro daily O Globo, without citing sources for its information, said the acquisition would amount to Brazil's biggest-ever real estate transaction and could be valued at as much as 12 billion reais ($3.38 billion).
A spokeswoman for BR Malls, which is based in Rio and is Brazil's biggest mall operator, declined to comment.
A spokeswoman for JP Morgan Chase declined to comment.
A spokeswoman for Blackstone did not return phone calls or an email seeking comment.


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Go wild this summer in the Yukon.
This northern adventure playground offers spectacular wilderness and wildlife opportunities unlike anywhere else in Canada. Everything you've heard about the land of the midnight sun is true: magical, pristine, untamed, awe-inspiring. Choose an adventure, then choose your expert Yukon Wild guide and let the fun begin.
Hiking/Backpacking: Grizzly Lake Trail
Tombstone Territorial Park
Government of Yukon
The name "Tombstone" is misleading here: this park doesn't depict the end of the of world, more like the beginning of time. It's been left so wild, so pristine it's an undeniable privilege to spend time here where, for 8,000 years it was home only to First Nations people and wildlife.
The Grizzly Lake Trail (11.5 km), like most trails in the park, is rocky and oftentimes steep. You'll need to rely on your expert guide to not only lead the way but take you off-trail occasionally to spectacular scenes such as the Mount Monolith Lookout and the Twin Lakes Viewpoint.
Hiking/Backpacking: Divide Lake Trail
Tombstone Territorial Park
Government of Yukon | Fritz Mueller
Helicopter access is sometimes the most efficient way to reach remote regions - not only quickly - but with minimal impact to the area. That's certainly the case with Tombstone.
Hiring an adventure operator to organize this difficult backcountry excursion not only helps you, but the incredibly sensitive ecosystem you're about to discover. In this untouched wilderness you'll encounter plants and animals that are specific to the area, including some that are nowhere else to be found on earth.
The Divide Lake Trail (6 km) will take to you to the deep blue waters of Divide Lake, your reward after traversing through boulder fields, cairns and creeks all day.
Hiking & Backpacking: St. Elias Lake Hike
Kluane National Park
Paddy Pallin & Nathan Hendry
The spectacular ice fields and alpine-covered vistas of Kluane National Park never disappoint, whether it's your first visit or your eighth. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this park is a hiker's dream, showcasing a high level of biodiversity, breathtaking scenery and endless routes to explore.
The St. Elias Lake Hike is fairly easy and can be done in a day (7.6 km) or with some preparation, as an overnighter. Camping requires special coordination, including campsite reservations and proper food preparation.
During your hike, you'll see the transition from coniferous to sub-alpine terrain, identify wildflowers and spot wildlife such as bears, moose, beavers and mountain goats.
Hiking & Backpacking: Donjek Route
Kluane National Park
Government of Yukon | C. Archbould
For a closer look at the ice fields at Kluane National Park (the largest non-polar ones in the world), go a little deeper.
The Donjek Route (96 km) is one of the most popular hikes, taking outdoor enthusiasts into some magnificent, pristine mountain wilderness over eight to 10 days. Hikers will be rewarded with views of the Burwash Uplands as well as the Donjek Glacier itself. Simply breathtaking.
Parks Canada's website description of the Donjek Route doesn't mince words: "A route is not a trail. Routes are not marked with signs or maintained in any manner." Suffice it to say, you will want to take advantage of the many local guides who are lucky enough to call Canada's largest mountain range their backyard.
This is the kind of challenging hike where preparation is key, so let your Yukon Wild guide take care of every detail from bringing food (and the mandatory bear-resistant food canisters) to obtaining a wilderness permit.
Rafting: Firth River
Ivvavik National Park
Nahanni River Adventures
Is there any stronger 'call of the wild' than land's end? Sitting atop North America, rafting along the Firth River will take you through some of the most diverse and dramatic scenery in northern Yukon. And we mean dramatic.
Multi-day Firth River rafting trips offer total immersion in a wilderness environment. Nature here is unscripted, pristine in its beauty. From rushing through canyon whitewaters to floating past fields of wildflowers to spotting Dall sheep and possibly the elusive Porcupine caribou, rafting lets you experience it all from an incredible vantage point.
Ivvavik is remote, so adventurers must fly-in/fly-out. Leave the logistics to your rafting outfitter, who will take care of everything from transportation to wetsuit. You only have to bring an appetite for adventure.
Rafting: Tatshenshini-Alsek
Nahanni River Adventures
One of the most iconic ways of experiencing the Yukon is to raft down the famous, world-class rapids of the Tatshenshini and Alsek rivers. Taking you through dramatic Himalayan Mountain-like valleys and past some of the most active glaciers in the world, you'll see awe-inspiring scenery while navigating the ride of your life.
Each river takes you through the world's largest non-polar ice cap and into the world's largest biological preserve. Be prepared with a waterproof camera to capture pictures of bald eagles and grizzly bears.
The lower Tatshenshini and Alsek Rivers merge together in a "Y" where the Tatshenshini flows into the Alsek River. Before this point, the upper portions of each river are drastically different, so consider rafting both to maximize your appreciation for this beautifully diverse region.
Rafting: Peel River
Government of Yukon | Peter Mather
The Peel River has six tributaries, each with its own personality and set of highlights. To raft the Peel River, you'll start on either the Hart, Wind, Bonnet Plume or Snake river; they range from entry-level rapids to white-water, so talk with your rafting guide to determine the best route for your group's comfort level.
Regardless of where you start, you'll need to fly in (and fly out) giving you a wonderful opportunity to appreciate the watershed region and majestic Ogilvie Mountains from above. Given enough time, your guide can even take you out to another Yukon icon: the Dempster Highway, where it crosses the river at Fort McPherson (via ferry in the summer, ice bridge in the winter). You'll end your trip at a large gravel bar nicknamed the "Taco Bar", where you'll get a chance to exchange stories with other rafters and paddlers while waiting for your floatplane ride out.
Rafting: Snake and Wind Rivers
Government of Yukon
Part of the Peel Watershed, the Snake and Wind rivers belong to this collection of stunning wild mountain rivers. Set amongst craggy, dramatic mountain ranges, the only way to access this stunning location is by air. But once you arrive and start rafting, the waters are generally calm, rated with easy Class I and II rapids.
The only thing to rival the magnificent scenery during your rafting expedition is the view from above, where you'll be mesmerized by the unspoiled panoramas of the mountain boreal ecosystem below.
In the company of an experienced, licensed guide-interpreter, you'll learn about the cultural heritage of this land as well. You'll meander through regions where woolly mammoths once roamed, where First Nations people thrived for thousands of years, where prospectors and trappers searched for riches.
Canoe: Teslin River
Government of Yukon
Known equally for its mellow waters as it is for its wildlife population, the Teslin River is perfect for paddlers looking for a leisurely ride. This is one of the Yukon River's largest tributaries, with wide, gentle rapids that can occasionally speed up, but generally provide a perfect vehicle for scenery gazing.
Stop at one of the many gravel bars and try your hand at tracking. Guaranteed it won't take long for you to spot prints left by moose or wolves. In fact, it's not uncommon to fall asleep to the sound of howling wolves in the distance - a haunting yet comforting soundtrack to sleep.
Canoe: Yukon River
Government of Yukon | Gerhard Pfaff
Perfect for history buffs, paddling along the Yukon River is a cultural revelation. Up until the 1940s, when roads were finally introduced in this region, the Yukon River was the main travel route for First Nations people, early settlers and Klondike gold rush seekers. As you paddle along North America's third longest river, you'll see historical relics left by these first inhabitants, long gone but not forgotten.
This is a great option for beginners. The flat but swift waters here make it an easy outing and a wonderful opportunity to practice canoe paddling techniques against an idyllic backdrop of gentle mountains and sandy cliffs. Equally appealing is the Yukon River's accessibility. Paddlers can choose their adventure with half-day, full-day or multi-day trips.
Experience the midnight sun
Government of Yukon | R. Postma
Waking up in the middle of the night to sunlight, you might feel as if you've entered the Twilight Zone. That's because the Yukon is literally the land of the midnight sun - at least for a couple of weeks every summer.
Try to ignore everything your internal clock is telling you as you take in some late-night rays. Depending where you are, the sun might dip below the horizon for a short time. As it lurks just out of sight, it will throw soft light, reminiscent of pre-dawn. If you're far enough north, the sun will fall from the sky in a soft arc and just before it touches the horizon, it will creep skyward once again.
Experiencing the novelty of a sun-lit midnight sky is as much a reason to visit the Yukon as the territory's outdoor activities or natural beauty. The phenomenon makes for an otherworldly sensation you'll never shed.
Photography-Themed Hiking
Government of Yukon | Hans G Pfaff
Educational holidays combine the best of both worlds: exploring a new region combined with an element of learning. In the Yukon, photography and hiking go hand-in-hand. Let a local photographer lead you on a hike through some of the Yukon's stunning landscapes while giving you instruction on how to best capture these vistas on your camera.
The best part is that everybody in your group will be like-minded. No worries here about holding up your group, otherwise anxious to move on. Hike with other photographers and you'll all be in sync, looking for nuances in light and breezes, exchanging tips and support. Then come home to a memory card full of exceptional photos and a whole new set of skills to take with you on your next excursion.
"Horsepacking" trip
Sky High Wilderness Ranch
Embrace the pioneering spirit of the Yukon and take to horseback on a multi-day horsepacking trip. Roam back-country trails, winding through valleys and creeks until you reach your night's destination. Then settle in for dinner, perhaps fireside under the stars or something more gourmet prepared by your guide-navigator-chef extraordinaire.
From beginners to more advanced riders, there's a horse for everyone and a route to impress all. Connecting with a region so untainted and bucolic is made all the more inspiring when done on horseback. Just as the first settlers explored this expansive, open land with a sense of adventure and wonder, so can you.
Lodges: the comfortable outdoors
Frances Lake Wilderness Lodge
Want the great, wild outdoors...but also fresh morning croissants and French-pressed coffee? The lodges of the Yukon provide comfortable accommodations that buff the edges of raw wilderness into rustic-luxe. Picture timber-frame construction, mounted antlers and cozy armchairs.
The beauty of a lodge is that you are the master of your day. Get social with fellow guests in the common spaces or retreat undisturbed with a book. Take a self-guided hike or let your host lead you on an interpretive forest walk. Sleep through breakfast or rise early to catch a hearty meal in the main lodge. The nature that surrounds you might be exposed to the elements, but lodge life is saunas and crackling fireplaces.
Digital detox in a rustic cabin
Taiga Journeys
Striking a balance between tent walls and luxury lodging, the charms of the Yukon are found in its rustic cabins. After all, this is trapper territory, so why not? (When in Rome!)
For outdoor enthusiasts, your cabin can be a home base from which you do day hikes or go paddling. For those who prefer the raw wilderness through a picture window, this is an ideal opportunity for a digital detox. Without the expectations that come with a schedule, your leisure time can be as ambitious as fishing for dinner, or as relaxed as waiting for a moose to cross your view. Bring the kids, bring the cousins or just bring yourself.
Have you been to the Yukon in summer?
Where did you go and what would you recommend?
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This Yukon article was brought to you by our friends at Yukon Wild. Winter or summer, independent or group, by water or land, active or relaxed, your options for adventure are endless. Yukon Wild adventure companies offer tours for groups, families, and independent travelers that will exceed expectations. Yukon Wild member operators are all licensed under the Yukon's Wilderness Tourism Licensing Act and our experts support eco-tourism best practices as outlined in Wilderness Tourism Association of Yukon's Code of Conduct for Operating Wilderness Tours.
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In October, Nintendo took its first official step towards introducing its next home console to the world by unveiling the Nintendo Switch - a platform which doubles as a portable handheld and a more traditional home console which plugs into a television. Their marketing video depicted the unit as a cartridge-based tablet which features detachable "Joy-Con" controllers and the tablet itself would sit in a dock when used as a console.
There was no word on pricing, the power of the unit, online features, and how storage will be handled. This all changes in a matter of minutes with the official Nintendo Switch live stream presentation where the console will be fully unveiled alongside 2017 game announcements. In the coming weeks, we'll learn even more as Nintendo hosts media events around the world for press to get hands-on with the Switch for the very first time so it's going to be an exciting month for Wii U and 3DS players looking for the next big thing from Nintendo.
Related: 15 Things We Learned About The Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 will begin streaming tonight at 8 p.m. PT / 11 p.m. ET. You can watch above or tune in at the following link: www.nintendo.com/switch.
Nintendo also announced that Treehouse Live will return for an in-depth look at upcoming games featured in the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 starting Friday, Jan. 13, at 6:30 a.m. PT / 9:30 a.m. ET.
And for the eager fans, the pre-order page for the Nintendo Switch is already up on Amazon. It's unclear if it'll go live tonight during or after the presentation but we do know the Nintendo Switch releases in March.
More: 15 Things Nintendo Should Do To Avoid Another Wii U
Updates on release date and price:
- March 3, in Japan, North America and other territories.
- Suggested retail price: 29890 yen in Japan, $399.99 in Canada, and $299.99 in United States.
- Nintendo Switch online services: online multiplayer is supported. Set play appointments, chat live, and invite friends from smart device connected to Switch.
- Nintendo's online services now require paid subscription beginning fall 2017.
- Nintendo Switch is region free.


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Jun 01,2007
Points on Pets: Many a pet has helped a presidential aspirant
by R.G. Elmore, D.V.M.
Q: Are there examples of pets that have helped presidential candidates win elections? Do candidates ever use their pets in their campaigns? It seems to me that some of the candidates for the 2008 election might benefit by including their pets in their campaigns. Given that more households in the United States have pets than have children, it make sense to me that having a warm, fuzzy pet might be a real asset to a presidential candidate.
A. There are several outstanding examples throughout presidential campaign history of pets that have helped win elections for their owners.
When Herbert Hoover was running for president in 1928, his advisers told him to get a dog and have his photograph with the dog distributed widely. His advisers hoped that this would give Hoover, a politician with little natural warmth, a softer image. Therefore, he obtained a German shepherd and named him King Tut. Pictures of Hoover with King Tut were disbursed widely throughout the United States and Hoover was elected!
The Fala speech given on Sept. 23, 1944, is credited with winning a fourth term for President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Republicans had circulated a rumor that when Roosevelt's Scottish terrier Fala had been left behind on the Aleutian Islands, a destroyer had been sent to fetch the dog at a cost of thousands of dollars to the U.S. taxpayers.
Roosevelt made light of this in his famous Fala speech to the Teamsters. The U.S. public immediately caught on to this. First lady Eleanor Roosevelt in her book, "This I Remember," wrote that Roosevelt's speech really laid the foundation for Thomas E. Dewey's defeat and the president's re-election. There is now a bigger than life-size statue of Fala in the Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The now-famous Checkers speech given by then-Sen. Richard Nixon when he was running as Dwight D. Eisenhower's vice presidential candidate in 1952 is another example of when a family pet saved a politician's place on the national ballot. At the close of his nationally televised speech on Sep. 23, 1952, Richard Nixon said his daughters had been given a black and white cocker spaniel puppy. Nixon said that no matter what anyone said, the family was going to keep the gift.
This speech precipitated a landslide of telegrams and telephone calls to Eisenhower encouraging him to keep Nixon on the Republican ticket. In November 1952, Eisenhower and Nixon were elected to office.
Nearly every U.S. president has had close ties to family pets. Many of these pets have lived at the White House. Although it is unlikely that he actually said this, President Harry S. Truman is attributed with saying, "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."
However, this probably does sum up the feelings of many of those who have occupied 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Q. Our dog has begun chewing on her feet almost all the time when she is not eating or sleeping. She has draining sores between her toes. Is this problem most likely due to allergies? Can this problem be treated and prevented?
A. Of course, without actually seeing your dog it is impossible to tell you what is causing the sores and constant chewing. However, your description is classical for interdigital pyoderma. This is simply an infection involving the skin between the toes. The draining that you described is most likely pus.
The pyoderma is most likely secondary to an abrasion or skin cut. However, it is possible that an allergy caused enough irritation to induce your dog to chew on her feet enough, which then caused abrasions and a secondary infection. Interdigital pyoderma is usually treated by thoroughly cleaning the feet and applying appropriate antibiotics. Of course you should have you dog examined by your veterinarian as soon as possible.
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An exhaustive and exhausting biography of Ian Fleming (1908–1964), the creator of secret agent James Bond.
Lycett (The Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes: The Life and Times of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 2008, etc.) offers an overwhelming wealth of detail covering every facet and period of Fleming's life: the privileged yet turbulent boyhood, including school days at Eton (where Fleming excelled athletically if not academically), his distinguished service with the British Naval Intelligence Division in World War II, his tenures as a journalist and stockbroker (mixed results), and his phenomenal success penning the adventures of Bond. Throughout, Lycett copiously explicates Fleming's habits, social connections, many romantic affairs, tempestuous relationships with his wife and mother, housing circumstances and academic pursuits. The sheer volume of biographical detail simultaneously impresses and oppresses the reader, as a portrait of a rather unpleasant, even cruel man emerges from the vast thickets of names, dates, clubs, houses, appointments and general ephemera. Lycett's emphasis is squarely on Fleming, not his famous creation, and the subject ultimately fails to justify the author's intense attention and industry. As presented here, Fleming was a cold and callous product of privilege, a diffident man of diffuse talents. Lycett studiously reports on Fleming's writing habits, research gathering and the business aspects of the Bond books, but he doesn't offer much in the way of literary analysis or a consideration of Bond's place in popular culture. This is a densely detailed book about a man who, in the course of many other activities, wrote popular novels about a spy, not a reckoning with the creator of an enduring modern myth. Fleming scholars will find this a useful resource, but Bond aficionados won't find much to compel them.
A solid scholarly biography with little to savor for general readers. Lycett's subject remains an aloof, disagreeable enigma.


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Throughout the Houston run, Corky Ballas, the father of Mark Ballas and an internationally known master of international Latin dancing in his own right, is making a cameo appearance in Burn the Floor.
While not everyone realized it on opening night, some in the hometown audience spotted native Houstonian Corky when he stepped out on the floor as part of the "Proud Mary" jive number near the end of the show. He's also in the finale.
Mark Ballas comes by his dancing shoes honestly. Corky began International Latin dancing at the age of 18 and has held titles including United States Pro/Am Champion, United States Champion and British National Champion.
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The purpose of life is to discover your gift; the work of life is to develop it; the meaning of life is to give the gift away.
~ David Viscott
Lucky are those who knew their gift from early on, like Mozart, and spent the rest of his lifetime doing it.
Don't despair – some people discovered it relatively late in their life. Check out this cool infographic about Late Bloomers from fundersandfounders.com.
How to discover our gift?
The philosopher Alan Watts (1915-1973) posed the question "What if money is no object? What do you desire?" to get people to start thinking and finding their gifts. If there's something you really enjoy doing, so much so that if you don't have to work for money you'll be doing that most of the time, be it climbing trees, riding horse, playing musical instrument, painting, making people laugh, etc, there's a very good chance that the particular activity may be something close to your gift.
Here's the comic version of the same subject by the talented Gavin Aung Than at zenpencils.com
But what if we don't have a clue? Years of conditioning by education and society makes us lose touch with ourself. We're so brainwashed with the mindset of success equals material gain, or status, or fame, and secure future. And thus we run along the familiar rat race, bogged down in the routine: wake up, go to work (more often something we don't really like doing), go home, sleep, repeat. And so on. Until one day we question – is that all there is? Work for money, and splurge the money for a new gadget/car/home/etc or a 2-weeks lavish vacation to new destination?
Is that all there is? Why spend 50 weeks doing something we don't like in order to be able to have 2 weeks dream vacation? What if we can do what we like in the 50 weeks, wouldn't that be better? Of course we still have to pay the bills, so that thing we like to do ideally able to generate us some income. In order to do that we'll have to be good at it, we have to be expert in it. And to become an expert in something is to spend more time doing it.
If we don't know what is our gift yet, start with experiencing many things. Not closing door to anything. Take every opportunity to try new things. Meet new people. Learn new skills. Read various books. Travel to new places. If we found something we really like to do, spend more time doing that, so we get better and become good at it. When we are good at something, there'll be opportunity to give the gift away – to pass it on.
If we try something new and it doesn't stick, that's okay. Now we know. And can move on trying other things. The most important thing here is to do something; not just stay in our own comfort zone and moaning that we don't know what our gifts are.
Often I hear people say "But I'm too old/weak/stiff/etc" or "But I'm not smart/pretty/rich/etc enough". Or the other one I often hear is "But I don't have time/money/resources/etc". Or "But I don't know anything else besides what I do". I'm sorry to break this news – if you think that way, then that's how it's gonna be. Like Henry Ford said:
Whether you think you can or you can't, you're right.
The good news is, if we think we can, somehow there'll be a way. Universe will arrange something, and it's up to us to be open enough to grace to notice it, and to take action on it.
Here's something for new year motivation – from the fine folks at holstee.com
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Women Are Everywhere.
Think for just a moment about how many women you encounter on any given day. They are part of our family, colleagues, friends, and they are strangers. You may be the mother of a daughter. Have a son? Then you encounter young girls at school while dropping him off a school. If you work, you may have women at every level from the security guard to the C suite. When you go to a store, there is likely a woman there that you interact with, even if it's only to smile and nod. Do you ever walk down a street? It's a safe bet there are women there, too. A mother, a cousin, a friend? Yup. Women are everywhere! And that is why opportunities for women to support women exist every day.
Ways and Why of Tribe
A female colleague's idea being credited to her male counterpart. Opportunity. A little girl sitting alone on the playground. Opportunity. A young lady store clerk checking your groceries. Opportunity. A woman across the room with a cute haircut. Opportunity. Studies show that there are health and well-being benefits when women connect and support one another, and that we are an economic engine and are more likely to give back to our communities when we succeed financially. But these are just some of the "ways and whys" of how women can and should support women.
How Do YOU Tribe?
Some opportunities are as unconscious as how you conduct yourself, a kind smile, or a compliment. Other opportunities are as intentional as girl-time, mentoring, volunteering, or advocating. This week, we want to know how YOU support, or are supported, by women? What is your why when you reach out? What stories do you have about the ways you tribe? Submit a full story at our Your Stories, or share a tidbit, tip or brief description in the comments below, or post a picture to our Facebook, Instagram (@tribeofwomen), or Twitter (@tribeofwomen)!
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Firm fined after forklift accident
6th December 2013 | Health and Safety Signs
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An international manufacturer of adhesives has been prosecuted after an accident involving a forklift occurred.
Andrew Davies, of Oldbury, was performing work involving a forklift in the transport yard of Mapei UK Limited's Steel Park Road base.
A lorry driver reversed an 18-tonne rigid-back truck in order to give another driver access to the loading yard. In doing so, he trapped Mr Davies and impaled him on the forklift.
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation revealed that Maipei had not adequately separated vehicles and pedestrians in its transport yard.
The yard was open, with no walkways, markings or warning signs to direct traffic and pedestrians. The HSE discovered that Mapei UK Ltd considered the transport area to be a low-risk zone.
The company pleaded guilty to breaching Sections 2(1) and 3(1) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act and was fined a total of £173,332, along with costs that are yet to be determined.
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Competitive Ruling: Season 4 Points
We have discovered a way to "game" points using the system specified at the start of Season 4. Under the system, a team could purposefully lose their second round match in the lower bracket in order to maximize points earned through the following week's Swiss bracket in addition to earning points in the playoff brackets.
The fault in the system is entirely Gamestah's and to date we are not aware of any teams attempting to exploit the fault. However, to protect the integrity of the tournament we have decided to replace the Season 4 points system with the Season 3 system, with only a slight modification.
The following points will be awarded to teams each week:
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Under this system, the maximum any team can earn from Swiss participation is 5 points, whereas the maximum a team can earn in the playoff upper bracket is 7 points. The maximum a team can earn in the playoff lower bracket is 6 points.
This system still rewards players for match wins and provides bonuses for qualification for playoff rounds.
We apologize for this mid-season change, and trust it doesn't cause any confusion. Should teams wish to discuss the change please contact Gamestah|Chrisis on Discord.


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And it should call my name. It is designed by lace knitting master Eugen Beugler. I immediately grabbed my needles and cast on. The details:
- Pattern: Mitteldeckchen III by Eugen Beugler in Lacy Knitters Guild 2011-2. According to the pattern notes, the doily combines the center of one doily with the border of a different doily. It has 75 rounds.
- Thread: Lizbeth, size 40, color 642. Debbie from DS9 Designs carries the Lizbeth in every color and size. This was my first project with Lizbeth, and I was cautious because it is made in China. Based on this first sample, I found it to be a nice thread for knitting, with a crisp finish.
- Needles: 1.75mm (US00)
- Finished size: About 12 inches diameter.
I am now going back through my Lacy Knitters newsletters to see what else calls my name.


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A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics
Could you achieve results not having expert? The simple response is obstacle is how you can do this. Every of us have got a limited sum of capacity. And the positional authority that comes with our title enables us to have some influence, nonetheless far a smaller amount than what is required to get the work done. To get tasks carried out in time together with the highest quality predicted thus you can easily meet the needs and desires of our buyers and others with to whom we all do the job, we need to count on other folks. And to carry out that, we require influence – but the right type of influence. Effect is a Control Quality and a Administration Skill Impact is the capability to attain each of our objective (to receive job done) once we carry out not currently have whole control or perhaps more than enough ability to accomplish each of our objective. Affect is not really tricks. Carried out well and carried out ideal, affect is usually not really: 2. A demonstration of power* A means to gain greater control* A method to promote your personal agenda* A way to start looking good to others in the organization* A means of self-promotionInfluence is about mutuality. Whilst influence is actually a powerful tool for having work, right now there are obstacles that can wait in your way of influencing other folks. These boundaries cause all of us to count on positional ability to receive things carried out. 10 Barriers You Have to have to Beat to Impact Employees plus your Peers
1 ) Fear — This is usually the number 1 issue that stops us from employing affect to acquire function done. And fear appears in various varieties. That can get the fear of failing, the fear to be rejected, the fear of showing up foolish, the fear that we usually are not very good enough. Regardless of the you are afraid of, fear can stop us dead in our rails. We don't do well, we all typically put out impact because we have now won over us just before we all even begin which we may well not or perhaps will certainly not be good. 2. Not able to develop actual interactions — Persons handle people they just like. They acquire from persons they want. They offer support to people they like. To consider otherwise is always to miss a crucial component of company achievement. It can be extremely hard to put in impact about an individual with to whom you have certainly not developed an absolute and confident relationship. 5. Poor responsiveness — The quicker you respond a lot more responsive you appear. Of course, if response is very important to the person you want to effect, you have just made a confident impression on them, and get often added value by a giving all of them some thing they will were enthusiastic about. 4. Overselling – This is not just an issue we all see found in sales guys; costly issue we come across through an organization no matter of could be position. Overselling is annoying and that also communicates uncertainty inside your position. Every time a person says yes, therefore you continue to make an effort to encourage them- what are you probably communicating? a few. Quitting without – Today, nobody prefers rejection. However "no" might be the response we get when the timing in the demand is incorrect (i. u., "no, not right now"or "no, I actually need extra information"). More often than not, an opposition is not only a rejection. It's an ask for for more info . and the opportunity for further debate. Do let zero be an instant lost option. 6. Perfectionism — All too often, we consider that unless of course task management, proposition, request is totally framed, it cannot progress. This is definitely dead wrong. Brilliance directs an unintended personal message of you staying indecisiveness in addition to the even worse circumstance it can generate immobilization. Even though you may believe you are striving for perfection, your lover wonders exactly what is taking you so long. six. Over-Expressing Personal Beliefs — A lot of managers and officers just simply can't manage to keep their opinions to themselves. Seen a supervisor criticize the peers, all their tenants, their particular subcontractors with statements such as "they only don't get it". Some other hazard is to talk about personal political or perhaps cultural certain principles such as "the democrats version of health care is definitely socialized medicine" or perhaps "teachers are overpaid and they underperform". Expressing personal beliefs is a method of tearing through an organization and irritating others. (By just how, these two instances are suggestions only and don't reflect both of the values. )8. Not enough Emphasis — Is actually difficult to acquire work done or perhaps to garner much dignity if you proceed coming from one job to another; an individual idea to a different; one particular strategy to a different and complete nothing. Generally people will just give up, leave tuning in or perhaps no longer support your time and energy.
9. Negative Impression Supervision (Executive Presence) — This may not be just about looking the part. It could about being the portion. It has the regarding managing the photo attentively certainly not artificially. The same or not really, unsuitably shown, worn out, fat, out of shape, careless guys present a poor and unconvincing graphic. 10. Deficiency of Gratitude — People like recognition; that they like to understand they are appreciated; they love to be seen in a confident approach. Dismiss this by your peril. Remember, for anyone who is unwilling or think it can unnecessary to identify and exhibit appreciation for others, your potential for influencing these people is One of the Top ten Barriers Holding You Again From Affecting Others? We certainly have often determined that you or more of the earlier behavioral behavior is present in individuals just who imagine (or whom other folks believe) are less effective then that they possibly desire to get or may be. These behaviors will be the intangibles that inhibit great performance. We feel these intangibles are thus vital that you discover and go to to (if you find out those inside the personal thought techniques or perhaps behaviors) that should you refuse to dwelling address these people, you can expect to come up short of exerting the influence required to get work on time the correct way and finding the perfect tools on this www.sportzdose.com page.
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We're glad you took the time to get to know the Gateway Properties team. Allen began his real estate career with RE/MAX in 2007 and ultimately launched his own company in 2012. Before finding satisfaction in helping people navigate often complicated real estate transactions, he served 4 years in the Army, where he received a robust understanding of work ethic and commitment to service. His dedication to continuous learning includes training at the Non-Commissioned Officer's Academy, a Bachelors Degree, as well as numerous business, ethics, and real estate law courses at Hondros College to name a few. You won't find the same sales rhetoric when you meet him or members of his team. Instead, a candid conversation with an experienced professional about the goals that need to be met and the proper avenue to achieve them will be paramount in all consultations. Give him a call to get started on your next move!
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Tyler has over 14 years experience in the Customer Service Industry focusing on Sales and Management. He thoroughly enjoys working with people to ensure they have and incredible buying or selling experience. Tyler has earned a Bachelors degree from Ohio University in Business Administration and has taken multiple real estate courses from the Hondros College of Business. Tyler looks forward to working with you on current and future real estate endeavors. His ultimate goal as your agent is to serve you and your needs while guiding you through your own superior buying and selling experience. Contact him any time with your questions and concerns.
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Beyond Dr. Evil: Writing a Memorable Villain
Writers spend a lot of time thinking about their main character. We may have whole notebooks devoted to the protagonist's backstory. We have family trees, charts, and Pinterest boards of photos that serve as inspiration for how the character looks and dresses.
But often, the antagonist is an afterthought. Movies are filled with evil villains that have become caricatures of themselves. From the evil stepmother in "Cinderella" to Ronan the Accuser in "Guardians of the Galaxy" (the movies, not the comics), the "bad guy" is often a character with a single-minded obsession (and not a lot else). Sure, they can be fun to hate. But at the end of the story, do we really want to know more about the character? Or are we just glad they got what they deserved?
How does a writer go beyond stereotypes and create a memorable "bad guy"?
One answer is that a writer should spend as much time developing the villain (antagonist) as she does developing the protagonist. What if the writer approaches the antagonist as if she was a main character? What if the villain has as rich of a backstory as the protagonist? When developing the bad guy/girl, get inside their head. Why are they doing what they're doing? The writer should know the villain's motivation just as she knows the protagonist's.
Often, from the antagonist's perspective, she's doing the right thing. She doesn't consider herself bad or evil. She may even have a noble goal or agenda. The villain may even be after the same thing as the protagonist. The two characters could have many parallels. But what sets the villain apart is that she goes about achieving her goal it in a way that is unethical, illegal or prone to hurting those that stand in her way. Sometimes it's the method, not the motivation that makes the character as villain as opposed to a hero.
Another way to ensure that the "baddie" goes beyond stereotype is to stay away from the pure evil caricature. If a writer allows for shades of grey with the antagonist, the character will feel more real and less like an archetype. Find ways to show your antagonist being human. What if the villain just bombed a building full of people to hide incriminating evidence then goes home and gets down on the floor and plays with his baby? If the writer works these types of humanizing scenes into the story, the villain will be more well rounded and interesting to the reader.
What are some examples of successful villains? Many fans love to hate Loki from the successful Thor movies. Loki, as played by Tom Hiddleston, is one of the more complex "villains" in the Marvel franchise. Is he a good guy or bad guy? He vexes Thor yet genuinely grieves the loss of his mother. He loves and respects his father yet schemes to take the throne from him. Loki both loves and hates Thor. These dualities – these shades of grey within the character – keep fans wondering what he'll do next. We're never quite certain about Loki and that keeps him from being a stereotypical, pure evil villain.
Another fabulous "villain" is Cersei Lannister from the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R. Martin. Cersei is a nasty bitch that we love to hate but she never feels like a caricature. How does GRRM achieve this? One way is that Cersei isn't solely evil. Sure, she does her share of heinous things to many people. But she also expresses love and caring for her children. And from time-to-time the author shows her battling within herself over her choices. It's not that she has no conscience. It's just that her lust for power and position means that she'll override her conscience. That makes her far more interesting than the stereotypical psychopath.
At least that's my reading of Cersei and why I love to hate her. Make no mistake, I would like to see a dragon set her on fire for all she's done to people in the epic saga! But GRRM's deft handling of the character is what makes readers feel so passionately about her (hopefully) ultimate demise.
Do you have a favorite villain/antagonist/baddie in a story? Who is your favorite? If you're a writer, how do you breathe life into your antagonists?
Natalie is the author of H.A.L.F., a young adult science fiction series, and The Akasha Chronicles, a young adult fantasy trilogy. She lives in the high desert of Tucson, Arizona with her husband, tween daughter, and two young cats.
Natalie spends her time writing, reading, hanging out on social media, and meeting readers and fans at festivals and comic cons throughout the western United States. She likes to walk in the high desert, snorkel in warm waters, travel, and share excellent food and conversation with family and friends. She was raised an Ohio farm girl, lives in the desert Southwest, and dreams of living in a big city high rise.
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