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Question #5: What are MSStream and Blob objects in HTML5 and how to they relate to the WinRT classes? (JavaScript only)
Answer: To throw another stream into the river, so to speak, when working with the HTML5 APIs, specifically those in the File API section, we encounter MSStream and Blob types. (See the W3C File API and the Blob section therein for the standards.)
As an overview, the File APIs for Windows Store apps contains a number of key objects:
- Blob: an piece of immutable binary data that allows access to ranges of bytes as separate blobs. It has size, type, and msRandomAccessStream properties (the latter being an IRandomAccessStream). It has two methods, slice (returning a new blob from a subsection) and msClose (releases a file lock)
- MSStream is technically an extension of this HTML5 File API that provides interop with WinRT. It lives outside of WinRT, of course, and is thus available to both the local and web contexts an app. The difference between a blob and a stream is that a stream doesn't have a known size, as it can represent partial data coming from an online request. You can create an MSStreamReader object and pass an MSStream to its readAsBlob method to get the blob once the rest is downloaded.
- URL: creates and revokes URLs for blobs, MSStream , IRandomAccessStreamWithContentType, IStorageItem, and MediaCapture. It has only two methods: createObjectURL and revokeObjectURL. (Make note that even if you have a oneTimeOnly URL for an image, it's cached so it can be reused.)
- File: derived from Blob, has name and lastModifiedDate properties. A File in HTML5 is just a representation of a Blob that is known to be a file. Access to contents is through the FileReader or FileReaderSync objects, with readAs* methods: readAsArrayBuffer, readAsDataURL, readAsText.
- MSBlobBuilder: used only if you need to append blobs together, with its append method and then the getBlob method to obtain the result.
The short of it is that when you get MSStream or Blob objects from some HTML5 API (like an XmlHttpRequest with responseType of "ms-stream," as you'd use when downloading a file or video, or from the canvas' msToBlob method), you can pass those results to various WinRT APIs that accept IInputStream or IRandomAccessStream as input. To use the canvas example, the msRandomAccessStream in a blob from msToBlob can be fed into APIs in Windows.Graphics.Imaging for transform or transcoding. A video stream can be similarly worked with using the APIs in Windows.Media.Transcoding. You might also just want to write the contents of a stream to a StorageFile (that isn't necessarily on the file system) or copy them to a buffer for encryption.
The aforementioned MSStreamReader object, by the way, is where you find methods to read data from an MSStream or blob. Do be aware the these methods are synchronous and will block the UI thread if you're working with large data sets. But MSStreamReader will work just fine in a web worker.
On the flip side of the WinRT/HTML5 relationship, the MSApp object in JavaScript provides methods to convert from WinRT types to HTML5 types. On such method, createStreamFromInputStream, creates an MSStream from an IInputStream, allowing to take data from a WinRT source and call URL.createObjectURL, assigning the result to something like an img.src property. Similarly, MSApp.createBlobFromRandomAccessStream creates an MSStream from an IRandomAccessStream, and MSApp.createFileFromStorageFile converts a WinRT StorageFile object into an HTML5 File object.
Let me reiterate the URL.createObjectURL, which is essential to create a URI you can assign to properties of various HTML elements, can work with both HTML objects (blobs and MSStream) and WinRT objects (IRandomAccessStreamWithContentType, IStorageItem, and MediaCapture), so in some cases you'll find that you don't need to convert a WinRT stream into an MSStream or Blob explicitly–URL.createObjectURL does that automatically. This is what makes it so simple to take a video preview stream and display it in a <video> element. You just set up the MediaCapture object in WinRT, assign the result from URL.createObjectURL on that object to video.src, and then call vide.play() to stream the video preview directly into the element.
In Closing
I have to say that when I started looking into this subject, I was just looking to learn a little more about blobs and to finally figure out what one did with a Buffer. But as I don't like to leave stones unturned, you can see that much more came out of that investigation. I hope it has helped you understand how all these types relate, especially across the HTML5/WinRT boundary


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The Lining[edit]
This has good content and layout and is of historical interest as well as current relevance . . . the only thing missing is an appropriate picture or two, and perhaps some input from those other than the owner, who shouldn't have to do all the work here as well. *grin* --GreenReaper(talk) 20:11, 25 Dec 2005 (UTC)
- It's had a few more contributions, and I think it's ready. --GreenReaper(talk) 22:13, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
Sam Starfall[edit]
Who doesn't like Sam? Well, quite a few people, and with good reason! Still, I'm sure some of those would at least have cause to pause after reading this article, which is probably as good a writeup as Sam could hope to get. It also manages to be informative while retaining a sense of humour, which too few articles achieve. --GreenReaper(talk) 04:24, 12 April 2006 (UTC)
Trouble's Tales[edit]
An informative article on a long-running series. Controversy that shaped the name (though not for our purposes). mwalimu found a nice picture, too.
We actually got some flak for featuring this. True, it's a story about a sex slave. Should that disqualify it from the front page? WikiFur is not censored for minors. I think that extends to the front page as well. Obviously we shouldn't start going out of the way to put porn on there, but discussion of erotic material seems appropriate. It is, after all, part of the fandom. --GreenReaper(talk) 11:03, 1 June 2006 (UTC)
One of our first articles, and one of the longest and most detailed, instrumental in defining the limits of our personal information policy. Fact-checked by the person concerned, excepting the recent edits made while he was otherwise occupied. Heavily referenced. Several appropriate illustrations. It paints a sad tale, but sometimes that's life - and there's always the hope of a happy ending, despite all that has come to pass. --GreenReaper(talk) 10:50, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

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Inflation eased back last month as a strong harvest and supermarket price wars kept a lid on food prices but British households suffering from slow pay growth continue to face a tough run-up to Christmas, economists warn.
Inflation measured on the consumer prices index fell as expected to stand at 4.8% in November, down from 5% in October, the Office for National Statistics said. But it is still more than double the pace of average wage rises, prompting warnings that price pressures will put a further dampener on already lacklustre growth.
The Bank of England's chief economist, Spencer Dale, highlighted the effects on growth from inflation, saying that "the surprising weakness in consumption stemmed largely from the sharp pickup in inflation over the past year".
But speaking as the official figures showed price pressures eased for the second month running he added that "2012 should … be remembered as the year in which inflation fell sharply".
The ONS said the biggest downward pressure on inflation came from food prices, which rose by much less than a year earlier. After strong harvests, bread and cereals prices eased while sugar, jam, syrups, chocolate and confectionery prices fell by a record amount. Vegetable prices also dropped following good harvests for potatoes and onions.
A fall in petrol prices of 1p per litre between October and November also helped bring down inflation, as did a slower rise for clothes this year compared with 2010.
The Bank of England predicts that inflation will continue to fall to nearer 1.5% by the middle of next year and stay below the bank's government-set target of 2% until at least 2014.
But economists warned that the current relatively high inflation would still squeeze households.
"The rate of inflation signals more pain for households in the coming months, as prices for goods and services continue to rise more than twice as fast as incomes," said Chris Williamson, chief economist at Markit. "With consumer spending accounting for around two-thirds of all spending in the UK economy, this will act as a substantial dampener on economic growth, and the combination of weak consumer spending with public sector spending cuts and falling demand for UK exports means there is a strong chance of the UK dipping back into recession as we move into 2012."
The easing in inflation bolstered expectations that the Bank of England will pump more electronic money into the economy in coming months. The Bank had faced criticism for its programme of quantitative easing (QE) given it can be inflationary and was bulked up against the backdrop of inflation at multi-year highs.
"Further quantitative easing by the Bank of England looks ever more inevitable early in 2012 to try and boost the struggling economy. We expect the Bank of England to enact a further £50bn of QE in February and then again in May, taking the total up to £375bn," said Howard Archer, chief UK economist at IHS Global Insight.
Dale did not rule out further QE but noted there were still risks that inflation would not fall as the Bank predicts.
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You've tackled the most exciting parts — the yes, the proposal, the dress, and the new rock living on your ring finger. On top of all the Big Day-related boxes you need to check before you seal the deal, there's one last detail both you and your partner can consider: the wedding band. Some forgo bands altogether; others are eager to keep adding to their ever-growing ring stack. Either way, there's a lot that goes into the decision of finding the right style. It goes beyond complementing your main engagement ring; you need to consider metals, shapes, and if the two rings will even fit together. To get the pairing down pat, we tapped the experts at De Beers, Catbird, and Erica Weiner. They help us dream up the loveliest wedding jewelry pairings that'll make you even more excited to put a ring on it.
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Basketball Legend to Education Innovator
Jerry Lucas is one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. Lucas is one of only three players in history to win championships at every level (high school, college, NBA, Olympics); was named one of the Top Fifty players in NBA history; and named one of the Top 15 All-Time March Madness Players. However, it is his work off the court that he is most passionate about.
Before becoming "Dr. Memory™", the leading authority on memory training and learning systems, Lucas became a legend on the hardwood. It started in high school in Middletown, OH. He was the only three-time Ohio High School Player of the Year, a three-time First Team All-American and a two-time National Player of the Year. His team won two State Championships and amassed an incredible 76 game winning streak.
While every university in the country was vying for his talents, Lucas stayed at home to play for Ohio State and the legend grew. He was a three-time All-American and a three-time Big Ten Player of the Year while leading Ohio State to a National Championship in 1960. With an unmatched combination of scoring and rebounding prowess, Lucas was the only player to lead the nation in rebounding and field goal percentage three times; was the only player to have 30 points and 30 rebounds in an NCAA tournament game, as well as the only player to ever achieve those astounding numbers against a UCLA team coached by the great John Wooden.
Lucas closed out his amazing collegiate career twice being named National Player of the Year; as the leading rebounder in Big Ten History; a three-time First Team All-American, and in what seemed to be a foreshadowing of the future, he graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Ohio State. In 1999, Sports Illustrated named Lucas one of the five most outstanding college basketball players of the 20th century when he was named to their Team of the Ages.
The greatness on the court continued when he represented our country in the 1960 Olympic Games. Lucas helped Team USA capture the gold medal as he led the team in scoring and rebounding. Lucas holds the Olympic field goal percentage mark at an astounding 84% shooting.
The next stop for Lucas was the National Basketball Association as he continued to shine. He was named NBA Rookie of the Year for the 1963-64 season with the Cincinnati Royals. While playing in his home state, he was one of the league's most popular players, and one of its best. When Cleveland was trying to secure an NBA franchise, they had the Royals play several games in the city due to Lucas' popularity and that, ultimately, helped Cleveland secure the Cavaliers as an expansion franchise.
During his career Lucas was a 7-time All-Pro, was the NBA All-Star Game MVP and is the only forward in league history to pull down 40 rebounds in a game. In 1973, he was a member of the New York Knicks World Championship team. He retired from the game with time remaining on his contract to pursue his passion of education. Lucas was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1979.
Lucas' passion for education and memory was evident from childhood and grew throughout his life. As a boy, he constantly challenged himself with mental games to test his memory. He learned early on that the key to being a successful student took knowing not only how to learn, but also how to retain that learned information.
Lucas, a self- described "Mad Scientist" when it comes to learning and education, developed a system known as The Lucas Learning System™ and has earned him the title of Dr. Memory™. Through the years, he has taught his memory retention and learning system to millions through seminars, appearances and through sales of his books and CDs. The Memory Book, which he co-authored, was a New York Times Best-Seller and sold over 3.5 million copies.
Dr. Memory™ is now widely regarded as the world's leading authority in memory training and learning systems. Lucas' proven methods encompass his concept known as Learning That Lasts™.
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[ by Leana Bt Karim ] COLOURS Yellow – Designers from Michael Kors to Rosie Assoulin are throwing yellow in as their colour on the runways. But don't fret – while yellow can be a bit too assertive to some, the key is to find the right shade of yellow for your skin undertone. From … Continue reading
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The Hundreds Takeover
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The Slow Fashion Movement
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Five Ways to Look Like A Duchess
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Kate Moss For Topshop…Again?
[written by NG SU ANN] She's back. Three years after her last collaboration with Topshop, it has been announced that Kate Moss will return to design 40 to 50 fresh, new pieces – and in fact, is already working on the range – which will be sold in all Topshop-operating 40 countries around the world, … Continue reading
Wear a Suit, She'll Love You For It
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Fashion Week OR Fashion Weak? Also, Jimmy Kimmel.
[written by NG SU ANN] To discuss: is New York Fashion Week losing its relevance? First off, this article written for The New York Times dissects how Fashion Week insiders are "getting a little tired of all the fuss." For his part, meanwhile, Oscar de la Renta related to WWD that he "will slash away … Continue reading
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Getting realistic about petroleum
Emily Peyton's letter (Breaking free of oil cartels, Rutland Herald, July17) writes that the "Peyton for Governor team have developed the Vermont Pledge: Off of oil in 5 and all organic in 5." She adds that "We ask Vermonters to imagine all the medians growing hemp and every yard with a raised garden bed, every school with apprenticeship programs from grade school." Ms. Peyton wants voters to know "how hemp factors so heavily in our petroleum-free future."
What petroleum-free future?
Does Ms. Peyton or anyone on her campaign team know that petrochemicals have a vast variety of uses beyond fuel consumption? While one 42-gallon barrel of oil does create about 20 gallons of gasoline, over half of the barrel is used to make roughly 6,000 different products, including food packaging, cosmetics, medicines, prosthetics, house wares, fabrics, construction materials, sports products and toys, just name a few.
As a long-term hemp activist I am well aware of the incredible uses of the hemp tree. Overturning industrial hemp-prohibition is the sensible and necessary thing to do. But Ms. Peyton's "get 'er done" campaign pledge is not a realistic proposal that a governor would take before the Vermont people, much less the state legislature.
Calvin Coolidge, born in Windsor County, Vermont, once said, "The chief business of the American people is business." Not much has changed in that regard. While idealism is good for campaign slogans, we need a governor who can understand that industrial-hemp should play an important role in the future of Vermont's industry and be able to rationally convince the legislature to make it so.
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The Palmar reflex is the infantile Grasp reflex. It is essential for developing fine motor skills and enhancing stereognosis (the ability to recognise an object only by feel) and sensory input. It is first apparent 11 weeks after conception and is fully present at birth. This neonatal reflex should ideally integrate during the second or third month of life. Failure of the Palmar reflex to appropriately integrate has been witnessed among children who present with difficulty writing and expressing thoughts.
As a baby we have an active Palmar, or Grasp, reflex. When the palmar surface of the hand is stroked, the fingers (excluding the thumb) flex toward the palm in an attempt to clasp whatever object may be the cause of stimulation. As motor control improves through proper neural development, the Palmar reflex matures into the pincer grip. It is normal for this transformation to take place by the fourth to sixth month of life and is evident as the three ulnar digits, and the index finger flex in turn as the child attempts to wiggle their fingers. Many children fail to integrate this reflex beyond this point to develop independent finger movements.
In children, their history often reveals poor handwriting, but more importantly, a poor ability to process their ideas and then write them down ie. copying words is easy, however the task of spelling words is more difficult and messy. Stories in written form may lack detail and do not flow, as they would if the child were to 'tell' the story verbally. Also, the child may be forced to slump when playing computer games, playing an instrument, or when performing any fine motor task such as playing with play-dough or making models. A continued Palmar reflex can have a lasting adverse effect upon fine muscle co-ordination, speech and articulation.
In the adult, we often hear "my back hurts when I sit in front of my computer". Typing relies on independent finger movement, as does playing an instrument. In these people core muscles which support the spine may weaken during these tasks creating bad posture. This may be particularly evident in office workers and musicians who mention symptoms associated with weak core stability, such as low back pain, bladder weakness, or tiredness when working.
This correction not only has a profound effect on fine motor skills, written expression and manual dexterity, but also verbal expression, articulation and working posture.


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Bethlehem, Pa. (December 9, 2017)—Christopher Gabor finished in second place with teammate D.J. Workcuff placing third in the heptathlon at the Lehigh Fast Times Before Finals meet on Friday and Saturday.
Gabor took the lead after clearing 4.24m (13' 11") in the pole vault, the sixth event of the competition. However, Penn's Evan Lee beat Gabor by eight seconds in the 1,000m run to earn the victory. Gabor scored 640 points after his time of 3:02.45 in the 1,000m while Lee finished with a time of 2:54.16 to collect 723 points.
Lee finished the two-day competition with 5,039 points, followed by Gabor (4,998) and Workcuff (4,959).
Gabor had a time of 8.70 seconds in the 60m hurdles for 813 points to open day two. Workcuff had a time of 9.17 seconds in the hurdles (709 points) while clearing 3.94m in the pole vault (601 points) and posting a time of 3:01.14 in the 1,000m for 653 points.
On the opening day, Workcuff led the field of 25 competitors with 2,996 points while Gabor was in fourth place with 2,860. Workcuff took the lead in the first event, posting a time of 6.94 seconds in the 60m dash to gather 904 points. That mark is a personal best as well as an IC4A qualifying mark. He followed with a long jump of 7.20m (23' 7.5") for another 862 points. He closed with a mark of 10.51m (34' 5.75") in the shot put (516 points) while clearing 1.90m (6' 2.75") in the high jump for 714 points.
Gabor scored 861 points in the 60m dash with a time of 7.07 before tallying 750 points with his long jump of 6.73m (22' 1"). Gabor had a shot put mark of 12.94m (42', 5.5") for 585 points before clearing 1.75m (5' 8.75") in the high jump for 585 points.


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As a professional artist in the field for over 15 years, I seek out brands that work well in any event, from a wedding to a photo session and even a live on-camera television hit. It becomes quite cumbersome as a professional artist to haul around a huge kit of different products. However, as you may imagine, it is extremely difficult to find products that look natural in daylight but also translate well to photography and video, especially in these days of high definition.
Enter LimeLight by Alcone— A professional line of cosmetics by a veteran makeup brand that fits my needs as a pro makeup artist. Best yet, it is available to ANYONE, not just professionals.
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General Information About Thomas Edison State College
Thomas Edison State College provides flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults.
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The Gibson USA 2018 Les Paul Traditional Electric Guitar resurrects the coveted feel, look, and sound of the late '50s Les Paul. Alongside vintage-style features resides modern appointments that make this model a truly outstanding work of craftsmanship. It doesn't get much closer to the original than the 2018 Les Paul Traditional. Accompanying the guitar is a Gibson hardshell case and accessory kit.
Late '50s Les Paul design
To uphold the substantial feel of the late '50s Les Paul, Gibson have kept this as a non-weight relieved model. The result is a substantial yet manageable feel in the hands, with an unbeatable sustain and warmth. The same single-cutaway profile that we've all come to know and love is present and correct.
The classic tonewood partnership of mahogany body with maple top has been retained too. However, this isn't any old maple, it is grade AA figured maple. The result is a weighty midrange foundation with a clean upper mid to high frequency articulation that shines through. From smooth blues licks to searing high-gain soloing, the heart of the Les Paul produces resounding tones to suit any musical style. The finish has been treated to a slender yet durable layer of gloss nitrocellulose lacquer to protect against premature wear.
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Fitted to the body is a solid mahogany neck, which has been shaped to the rounded profile - again, ensuring a substantial yet manageable feel in the hand. Married to the neck is a sublime 22-fret rosewood fingerboard, which is adorned with acrylic trapezoid inlays to guide your way in style. Rolled-over-fret cream binding creates seamless transitions between each fret to create the smoothest feel possible.
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At the top of the neck you'll find the Tektoid nut, which works tirelessly to maintain string tension. The headstock is angled to Gibson's customary 17-degrees to improve tuning stability, whilst the Gibson logo is proudly on display for all to see. The nickel-plated vintage-style keystone tuning machines boast an impressive gear ratio, allowing them to firmly secure your strings during each and every performance. The body is home to the ABR bridge, which is paired with an aluminium stop bar tailpiece to optimise intonation and sustain.
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Remove 300GB data cap limit from all internet plans
This petition had 8,922 supporters
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In today's society the internet is used for just about anything and everything. Comcast's Xfinity is a very reliable and fast service, however their price for internet data usage cost is unreasonably questionable.
If you use the internet on a daily bases, then you will know that a 300GB data cap on all internet plans is a barbaric idea to begin with.
Even worse is if you go over the capped limit, you are forced into automatically paying $10(USD) for an extra 50GB of data. Also if you've not reach your month's renew date and you go over the 50GB given to you, It will cost another automatic payment of $10.
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Big companies such as Comcast are taking advantage of their costumers by evaluating how the internet is being used. They want to make the most profit out of people who use it the most, and the only way to do that is to provide service at a very high and unfair price point.
These kind of policies should not legally exist.
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EVERYTHING that uses the internet through Comcast's XFINITY service. If you have a TV plan and you watch TV, just like streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Youtube its going to consume a lot of data. Games in today's standard are very huge in file sizes that range anywhere from
20GB-80GB in size while their updates are almost just as huge and very frequent! To today's standards, 300GB for one month simply will not cut the bill for anybody as it will be used up in less than a week!
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People who
• Work at home over the internet for a living
• Watch media such as Netflix, Hulu, and Youtube
• People & companies who use cloud storage constantly with or without automatic backups
• Schools and institutions which rely on a cloud computer environment
• People who opt for the option to pay for digital copies of downloadable video games and content.
Not everybody is affected. Only those who live in the affected states in the next section.
However even if you aren't affected by this policy, I strongly urge you to support and share petition as this can happen to your city next. ESPECIALLY if Comcast covers majority of the internet services in your area. Please don't wait before it's too late.
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• Alabama: Huntsville and Mobile
• Arizona: Tucson Atlanta,
• Georgia: Augusta and Savannah
• Kentucky: Central
• Maine: All Cities
• Mississippi: Jackson
• Tennessee: Knoxville, Nashville, and Memphis
• South Carolina: Charleston
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This can better the quality of everybody's enjoyment of the internet without being charged unfair prices.
Companies will be able to save more money for necessary materials and provide better and more affordable health insurance options for their employees.
Comcast isn't exactly on good terms with their costumer base as well. This change will generate a Win/Win situation.
Happy Customers = Returning customers.
Happy Customers will refer their friends and families about their experiences thus generate more customers, possibly gaining customers who were being provided Internet Service by another competitive company.
Comcast Please make this happen!
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Youth pastor Derek Schwartzrock was arrested for allegedly having over 12,000 images of child pornography on his personal computer.
Derek Schwartzrock, 34, had worked as a children's pastor at the Evangel Christian Center for 4 years. He was fired Thursday when the center learned he'd been arrested.
In a criminal complaint, Schwartzrock says he'd been downloading and masturbating to pictures of 6 to 12-year-old boys for years.
Source: Youth pastor accused of having child porn to appear in court Friday
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It publishes original refereed papers, regular special issues giving comprehensive coverage to specific subject areas, and especially commissioned keynote reviews on major topics. In addition there are reviews of books and training materials, and a letters section.
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Its readership is wide comprising members from the British Institute of Learning Disabilities, as well as academics, family carers, practitioners, staff in health and social care organisations, as well as a wide range of others with a personal and professional interest in learning disability, and who wish to promote enriched lifestyles, as well as high quality services and support for adults and children with learning disabilities.
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Microsoft published a Security Advisory this week and asked all of its partners to help their clients update their machines as soon as possible.
The advisory, published here, details an issue with the Active Template Library used by developers. If the vulnerability is maliciously leveraged, users of Internet Explorer could be affected by having their system security breached.
If your PC is not managed by your service provider, just run Windows Update and install the updates offered for your PC. If that's not appropriate for some reason, apply the patch individually using the download from Microsoft.


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Google Censors Conservatives
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Japanese culture is rich and diverse, dating back to 10,000BC when the Jomon people first settled in Japan. It is widely known for its traditional arts as well as its contemporary pop culture. Today in Japan it is still possible to see kimono-clad women shuffling down the street with umbrellas overhead, or oversized sumo wrestlers battling it out the ring. A sophisticated cuisine, unique social customs, and refined performing and visual arts also contribute to a culture which has become attractive, and sometimes fashionable, to many foreigners.
More articles about Japanese culture.
Japanese Painting
Ikebana: Japanese Flower Arrangement
Origami: Art of Japanese Paper Folding
Shodo: Japanese Calligraphy
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Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints
Bonsai: The Art of Miniature Tree Cultivation
Karesasui: Japanese Rock Gardens
Japanese Theater
Modern Religion in Japan
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Sado: Japanese Tea Ceremony
Kado: Incense Ceremony
Japanese Traditional Music
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Etiquette in Japan
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Constance Owens has a gift for finding unique items in the most unlikely places, which comes in handy since she buys and sells artifacts and antiques for a living. When she purchases a set of four dragon statues, she has no idea just how unique they are, or that finding them will thrust her into a world of secret societies, men who think nothing of kidnapping and murder to get what they want, and dragon shifters.
Nic hasn't survived for four thousand years by letting his guard down, and he doesn't trust anyone except his drakon brothers.
The loneliness haunting him has been getting worse since all his brothers have found their mates. And when he finds the woman his drakon recognizes instantly as his fated mate, he doubts he'll ever have what his brothers have, because it seems she's involved with the secret society of hunters who have been hunting and capturing his kind for hundreds of years.


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In terms of manufacturing, a dust collector bag is a device that can be connected to a dust collection system and is used to gather and trap any dust that enters them. The dust collector bag then allows for easy containment and retrieval of the dust. Beyond this, the dust collector bag can also used as a particulate filtration system for certain gases. The gas is passed through the bag, which catches any dust in the air while allowing the gas to go through.
A dust collector bag can come in a variety of sizes, from large bags designed with industrial factories in mind to smaller bags that can be attached to the end of a hand-operated table saw. Large manufacturing plants and smaller, more personal projects both use the bags to maintain cleanliness and prevent machines getting clogged with the dust. The bag collects the refuse of the work and stores it, keeping the area clean. After the dust has been collected and stored by the bag, it can be cleanly disposed of, or sometimes repurposed by the owner as sawdust or another similar product. For this reason, bags are vital for any dust collection system.
Apart from being used to maintain cleanliness, a dust collector bag is also used by certain industries as a filter to remove dust and other airborne particulates from gases in order to make them purer. This method of filtration is one of the most efficient gas-purifying techniques available. Depending on the material used to make the dust collector bag, it can achieve a collection efficiency of up to 99 percent in some cases. This is because of the dust cake collected on the inside of the bag, which increases the dust collecting properties of the material.
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Immalle celebrates eTwinning 10
On May 7 my former school celebrated the 10th Anniversary of eTwinning and I was happy to be a guest to join the party.
A big round of applause for my colleagues and the students of Immaculata Instituut.
Immalle Belgium celebrates eTwinning 10 from Teacher In Residence on Vimeo.
Mon Tour de France: Nice and Paris
I started my small Tour de France in Nice last week. I had been invited to give a keynote and 2 workshops at the French-Scandinavian contact seminar for eTwinning. At the 3-day seminar we had the usual ingredients of introducing eTwinning and its tools; a partner finding session, good practice and hands-on workshops. And as usual this mix resulted in the eTwinning magic. At the end of the weekend new projects were registered and teachers had expanded their staffroom with new and inspiring colleagues.
On the very early morning of the second day of my stay in Nice I did a workout run and included the Promenade des Anglais. It was a wonderful zen experience to do my jogging alongside the Mediterranean. Nice, like the rest of the South of France, gives you a holiday feeling, no matter what season it is.
Immediately after the end of the seminar I took the fast TGV train from Nice to Paris. It took me about 6 hours to arrive at the City of Light. The next days I was a course leader in the Ort school of Montreuil. I had 2 days of training with a group of science and a group of language teachers. I gave them activities with integrated ICT tools and I also introduced eTwinning. The teachers were lovely. They were beginners but very eager to learn.
When walking around in sunny Paris at night I realized this city is so wonderful and also so close to Belgium. I made a long walk and had dinner at Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
I really enjoyed my trip to these two French cities.
I will have more stages in my Tour de France soon.
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London BETT
One of the things to look forward to when returning back to work after the Christmas holidays is the BETT Show, a huge 4-day event in London ExCel with hundreds of exhibitors presenting innovative ed tech.
I was surprised to see so many new companies that entered the market of education. Many of them offer so-called solutions, technology designed for specific learning activities or management. There are cloud solutions, solutions to involve parents, solutions for safe internet, solutions to store and sync tablets, you name it… The big players are there as well as smaller companies. I spent some time at stands with augmented reality and 3D.
The BETT does not only host a commercial exhibition but it also has a very elaborate educational programme with keynotes and speakers. I was lucky to get a seat at the BETT Arena for a keynote by Sir Ken Robinson, the famous education visionary. In his entertaining way he explained that education should be an experience of imagination, creativity and innovation. Tools are just tools. Education is not inside a piece of chalk or a piece of software. It are the musicians who make the music, not the instruments.
The BETT Show is also famous for its TeachMeet, an organised but informal meeting for teachers where they can share best practices, teaching innovations and experiences. Sir Ken Robinson was the first to take the floor and brought an ode to the profession of a teacher.
The next day, before taking back the Eurostar to Brussels, I made a lovely walk in the streets of London. I saw the amazing sculpture on the vacant fourth plinth of Trafalgar Square. Hahn/Cock is a huge blue cockerel, a piece of art by the German artist Katharina Fritsch. You can't but get happy when you see it.
London will always be London. It is imagination, creativity and innovation.
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Keep on rocking in the free world
Last week I was like more than 500 other attendees present at the annual eTwinning Conference which took place in Rome. The conference theme was Opening Education – Innovation in teaching & learning.
The theme reflects my working area of the last years. I am not a teacher in a classroom anymore but involved in professional development for teachers who learn in communities.
At the conference I led a workshop on the use of Twitter in the Class & Staffroom. The setup was a bit special. Arjana Blazic co-presented with me from the USA through a video conferencing system. Together with the audience in Rome we also had teachers present online.
Twitter is honest and open. It is messy and democratic. It is a free world. We can't build fences to select a certain group of our followers who can read our message. It is all or nothing. But despite its simplicity it is not always easy for newcomers to understand and manage the Twitter anarchy.
At the workshop Arjana and I gave some ideas of how to connect Twitter to education, both to the classroom practice as well as to the continuous professional development of the teacher. It is certainly a field we will further explore and share.
It was my 6th participation to the annual conference and it is always nice to meet people you know from previous face-to-face or online meetings. It is also great to meet new people. There were a lot of newcomers too, overwhelmed, opening their eyes and embracing the open world of teaching and learning with eTwinning.
eTwinning teachers keep on rocking.
Bart Verswijvel – @BartVerswijvel
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Azure Window
My professional duties brought me to Malta and Gozo. My first stage was St. Julians where I attended the Esse conference for early school leavers. Unfortunately there is a large number of youngsters who don't adapt to school life and who either skip classes or leave school before graduation. In different countries governments and institutions set up programs to deal with the problem. I know that the problem is complex and not easy to solve completely, but when a speaker mentioned that youngsters get motivation out of collaboration and project work, it sounded like music into my ears.
The next day I took the ferry to Gozo, the smaller island next to the main island of Malta. I was there to deliver a workshop at a 3-day seminar for eTwinning ambassadors. Meeting eTwinning teachers is always nice and inspiring. Ambassadors are educational frontrunners and they promote and support the eTwinning network in and outside their schools.
The venue was a hotel in Xaghra, an idyllic and typical small town of Gozo. The group of almost 60 ambassadors spent the days with a program of workshops tailored for their work. Even more important at these events is the interactive backchannel of networking amongst the participants. I am sure they will go back home full of energy to share the ideas of eTwinning collaboration and project work.
We all loved Gozo. Even though it was late October, it was still bathing in the sun and the warm temperatures most European countries only have in summer time. After the seminar we made a short tour on the island. In whatever direction we looked we saw the beautiful and many churches at a distance or close by.
And then there were the stunning views at the sea. We were at Azure Window, a limestone natural arch and a place never to forget.
This must be the ambition of education: give the students an Azure Window to the world and to their future lives.
E-land Estonia
I was in Estonia, the country where the E has become a national identity. Estonia is the land where Skype was born and where society embraces new technology on all levels and in all domains.
It was no surprise that eTwinning Estonia organized a Professional Development Workshop on coding. More than 120 teachers from 22 countries attended workshops about different coding apps and software. At the same time they set up projects and embedded the coding activities in the eTwinning framework of collaborative and cross-curricular learning.
At the start of the event we attended an impressive keynote by Jürgo Preden about the Internet of Things. He described how we are and will surrounded by pervasive, ubiquitous computing that monitors our daily life. Our cities will become smarter by this invisible and seamless interaction between devices. On the other hand it is also scary to know that machines are taking over from man and that we will lose our privacy. Educators have a role to play and they have to be on the technology scene.
During my visit I also managed to pay a visit at the HITSA Future Classroom inspired by the FCL of European Schoolnet in Brussels. The classroom will soon be operational and will welcome Estonian teachers who will get inspiration here to take back to their own classroom.
Tallinn is a beautiful city. The historical old town is well preserved and certainly worth a visit. With the eTwinning colleagues we had dinner at Balthasar, the garlic restaurant.
E-land Estonia. With the E of excellent.
Citizens of the world
I was in Lisbon again, for the 3rd time in one year. The University of Lisbon invited me to give a presentation about the Future Classroom Lab and the Future Classroom community. As many institutes in Europe and in the world, the University of Lisbon got inspired by the Future Classroom Lab, the innovative learning space located in Brussels on the premises of European Schoolnet. The University of Lisbon wants to build a Future Classroom as well and integrate it in the curriculum of initial teacher training.
At the event I spoke to an audience of stakeholders and potential commercial partners. One of the key elements of a FCL like we have at European Schoolnet, is the ongoing dialogue with different stakeholders: industry partners, policy makers, educational institutes, Ministries of Education and of course the community of innovative educators. A Future Classroom, as we envision it, acts as a lighthouse and inspires educators in the area.
At European Schoolnet we have a blended communication model with our audience. First of all we welcome the many visitors and users of the lab in face-to-face encounters. Face-to-face meetings will remain very important but they have their limits. Therefore the Future Classroom is also becoming a brand for the online community of teachers who are or have been engaged in one of the projects of European Schoolnet.
I am convinced that the University of Lisbon will succeed and will soon have a learning space for trainings and for discussions and reflections about the future of education. For industry partners it will be a perfect occasion to disseminate and validate new technology in a real life learning context.
On my way back I took a picture of a quote on the walls of the metro station Cidade Universitária. It is the metro station students take every to go to the Univerdity of Lisbon.
This is the spirit of the lifelong learner. The Future Classroom belongs to citizens of the world.
eTwinning Treasure Hunt
Last weekend we had the 6th edition of the Flemish-Dutch eTwinning ambassadors meeting. This time around 20 participants met for 2 days in Amersfoort in the Netherlands.
The ambassadors weekend is a 2-day programme of workshops, of sharing good ideas and of team building activities. We started with an inspiring workshop on multiple intelligence and got great ideas to integrate different learning styles in eTwinning projects. The next day we focused on video conferencing tools and we explored the Social Toolbox for etwinning ambassadors. There was also the Teachmeet where all the ambassdors shared one good idea.
In between we did some social activities. We made etwilfies (selfies for eTwinners) and we did a gps treasure hunt in the refreshing nature of Soesterberg.
I am sure the ambassadors will have gone back to school with more creative energy, with professional input to inspire their students, colleagues and project partners. The network of eTwinning teachers and eTwinning ambassadors creates an on-going stream of CPD. The members meet Face-to-face and in the cloud to inspire and to be inspired.
eTwinning teachers enjoy the continuous treasure hunt for the best education.
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Scoop Ducks
Living Schools Lab is a 2-year European project aiming at mainstreaming innovative practices in education, especially in the field of technology integration. Schools taking part involve all stakeholders within the school and they also connect to other schools from the same region as well as to other LSL schools in Europe.
This weekend Living Schools Lab organized a Summer School in Dublin and around 120 delegates took part. The participants presented their work and shared good practices.
I had the honour of taking care of a group of students who acted as journalists but they also played a role in the core discussion of the summer school. The Scoop Ducks, as I had called them, had started their own group blog some days before they came to Dublin and they also used a group account to send tweets.
During the whole 3 days of the conference we had the Italian students Chiara, Lorenzo, Gabriele and Andrea. On the opening day Courtney, Aoife, Sinéad, Sian and Magaret, all coming from Dublin, were present as well. The students did short interviews, made pictures and created and presented movie clips and slide shows. The Italian students also took part in the main programme and had panel discussions together with the teachers. They presented their 10 priorities for education and it really made an impression.
At the closing day Scoop Ducks stole hearts of the participants again with a fab farewell song. All participants agreed that the presence of the students at the Summer School gave wonderful dynamics to the conference.
Putting the kids on the stage, that is what education is about.
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The southernmost island of Tasmania is often left off maps featuring Australia, an oversight that causes a great deal of teeth gnashing and distress to resident Tasmanians.
Personally I can't blame them, I think that little badge shaped emblem at the bottom right of our map adds a certain sense of devilish balance or charm, whichever you prefer, to the extraordinary outline that defines Oz. You know what I mean, the big part somewhat like a squashed soccer ball adrift in the ocean, wide in the girth and exploding out on the edges into long fingered promontories and craggy headlands.
No matter the reason, Tassie definitely belongs on our map, it is Australia's eighth State or Territory, home to spectacular world heritage wilderness, hosts one of the worlds most challenging yacht race, produces heavenly wines, is home to more than 20 varieties of potatoes and what's more it boasts Australia's oldest brewery. Hold on, I nearly forgot the apples!
We can thank Captain Bligh for planting three apple seeds he picked up in South Africa around 1788 when his ship, the infamous Bounty, stopped there to stock up on essentials, that first unidentified apple the forerunner of many hundreds of apple varieties.
In other words, the island that started off with the name Van Diemans Land has a lot to offer prospective visitors.
My reason though for finally visiting the island state was a bit more personal. That daughter of mine who with husband Chris is now calling Ecuador home spent a number of delightful years in Tasmania, with Chris finding out all he could about the wine growing industry while Jenny learned to combat the cold.
Because make no mistake about it Tasmania is just about as far south as you can go without running into polar ice floes. And yes, in winter it does get very cold. As I write it is late December here in Oz, newspapers report the temperature in Hobart has dipped alarmingly and unseasonably and snow is falling on Mt Wellington, that tall monolith you see in the background of the picture above.
Admittedly it was winter when I last visited the mountain some years ago and coming from the tropical heat of Queensland, as you can clearly see. it was all I could do to keep my teeth from chattering.
Mt Wellington plays an important role in the life of Hobart's population. You notice everyday workers and shoppers gazing up to the mountain, hear their comments, 'looks like weather coming in, could be snow' or on a beautiful sunny day, 'ah, it looks grand doesn't it.'
One quaint winter custom followed mainly by the younger element is to race up to the top of the mountain to bring back down the seasons first snowfall in the form of a snowman on their car roof. My son in law fell into this category when he entertained his small nephews, the tadpoles, on their first visit to Tasmania.
Tasmania has a magic all it's own. In a matter of hours you can drive from ski slopes to ocean water sports, from the Franklin River wilderness to the tall trees of the Huon Valley. And you're ever mindful you're so far south there is absolutely nothing, not even a golf club between you and the South Pole.
You can feast on lobster and scallops or enjoy the high quality locally raised lamb and beef. You can go crazy in a produce store sorting through type after type of home processed cheese, freshly grown vegetables, local apples and cherries. And the wines in all their varieties are to die for.
Hobart's colourful and bustling Salamanca market in the historical old waterfront part of the city is a Sunday must do event for locals and tourists alike. As is another event held during the Christmas New Year period, the extraordinary Tastes of Tasmania held adjacent to the historical Salamanca precinct. A huge affair featuring the best of the island's foods, from oysters to lobster, venison and lamb, fine cheeses and wine with a background of music and entertainment. It's an all in one example of culinary Tasmania at its best.
Tasmania is also a magnet for history buffs. The Dutch explorer Abel Tasman named the island Van Diemans Land in 1642 to honour his ship's sponsor. I imagine even in those days one had to do a fair bit of crawling to the provider of finance.
The name wouldn't be changed to Tasmania until 1855. The French also manned several early exploration sorties to Tasmania leaving behind a number of location names that are still in use today; Bruny Island, Huon River, D'entrecasteaux Channel, the Freycinet Peninsula. Like Captain Bligh in later years, the French too left behind their gardening efforts.
However England wouldn't colonise the island until 1804; and then thirty years later , searching for alternative prison sites for the ever arriving influx of England's convicts to the mainland, authorities established the notorious Port Arthur penal settlement an hour or so from Hobart Town. The solidly constructed stone buildings are now part of Tasmania's tourist trail.
|Port Arthur, Tasmania
Early English settlers established fine homes and buildings. They are in evidence in every town and community you drive through; beautifully designed colonial homes built of solid sandstone, warehouses and public buildings.
An early painting of Australia's first brewery with Mt Wellington towering in the background.
The Cascades Brewery today; providing a fascinating tour of a centuries old brewery still in production.
There is a wealth of fascinating history from the early days when the sea was the only means of transport and local shipbuilders turned out small ocean going ships, sloops, ketches and barques that traded between the mainland and across the Pacific to the islands of Fiji and to New Zealand.
|Early photograph of Hobart held in Tasmanian archives.
My Scots great grandfather William McGowan sailed the islands of Fiji as the skipper of a small trading schooner, the Marie Louise, built in Hobart for the Crowther family. That is a story in itself, and one I'll tell you more about in stories to come.
|Photograph held in Tasmanian Archives
William Crowther's schooner the Marie Louise, the smaller vessel in the middle of the picture taking part in the Hobart Regatta of 1870.
I made several visits to Tasmania, some with the Reluctant Traveller, and each time thought (briefly!) how much I would really like to live there, until I compared Straddie's warm climate to Hobart. No prizes for guessing the winner. The Reluctant Traveller though despite the chill refused to part with his shorts.
No matter which part of the island we explored I was completely captivated; enchanted forests carpeted in thick mossy vines, waterfalls cascading into rushing creeks and rivers, snow covered peaks, endless lakes feeding into the wilderness of the Franklin, deserted ocean shorelines offering the joy of beach combing.
The thought that anyone could have all this unspoilt beauty on their doorstep was virtually inconceivable and but for their cold winters this spoilt northerner would by now be calling Tassie home.
And like these eager 19th century mainland tourists making a long ago trip up the long curving road to the top of Mt Wellington, I too never failed to make the summit my first stop. The view from the top was well worth the effort.
|Held in Tasmanian Archives
Should you decide to make the long haul down to Oz, just make sure you don't leave Tasmania out of your touring plans. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Robyn Mortimer ©2010
Next – How the Ancestors made their way to Oz.


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The Japanese company Honda Motor Co. Ltd has presented the updated Honda Accord sedan for the 2017 model year. The restyled 2017 Honda Accord sedan has a more modern and solid appearance in a new body of 2016-2017. The new progressive multimedia system is capable of supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and has a 7'' touchscreen. The 40\60 split back seat backrest is able to fold, and there are also a huge variety of options to ensure comfort and safe transport of the driver and his companions. It will be possible to buy the new 2017 Honda Accord in North American countries, and as for when it will officially become available in other regions, there is no information available yet.
The 2015 Honda Accord has worthy competitors. Among the most significant ones we can mention the Audi A4 and the KIA Optima.
2017 Honda Accord release date
A restyled version of the 2017 Honda Accord sedan will be produced at the company's plant in the city of Marysville (Ohio, USA). The date on which sales of the updated 2017 Honda Accord sedan are expected to commence in North America is August 2016.
Release date: late summer 2016
Also read about 2017 Honda CRV release date
2017 Honda Accord price
The manufacturer has not yet disclosed full pricing info for the new product. You may expect its price to rise slightly and the basic configuration starts from $20,000.
2017 Honda Accord video review
2017 Honda Accord redesign
Changes in the exterior restyling of the 9th generation Honda Accord are on the one hand mostly cosmetic — renewed lighting, a modified grille, hood and bumper, and redesigned tail lights. But on the other hand, the front part of the updated Accord's body is similar in style to the Acura TLX style. It is difficult to understand what has made it more attractive.
The greatest striking detail of the renewed sedan is restyled LED headlights (day-time running lights with dipped beam), a massive chrome insert on the false radiator grille, a bumper with a powerful expressive aerodynamic body kit and LED fog lights.
The side part distinguishes the sedan from pre-restyled models only in the new design of its alloy wheels, available in sizes from R16 to R19.
The rear part largely survived the restyling and now comes equipped with upgraded marker lights with LED filling and a modified bumper, and a feature of the powerful and expensive version of the 2017 Honda Accord Touring – the new spoiler on the trunk lid.
Also read about the 2017 Malibu
2017 Honda Accord dimensions
The external dimensions of the body of the updated 2017 Honda Accord sedan are: total 191.4 (4862 mm) in length, 72,8 in (1850 mm) in width, 57,6 in (1465 mm) in height, with wheelbase 109,2 in (2776 mm) and 5,7 in (145 mm) of ground clearance.
2017 Honda Accord interior
In the modernized American version the interior contains a peak progressive infotainment system with 7'' color touchscreen and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to connect smartphones. The 2017 sedan is the first in the Honda Accord line to receive this. Of course, present on the central console is the second touch-screen with a diagonal of 7.7 inches, which provides information relating to the navigation, audio system and rear view camera.
The expected trim levels are "Luxury", "EX", "EX-L and EX-L V- 6". It is likely that "Sport" and "Touring" will be added. Additional equipment will be provided including a method of indicating interference in the "blind" zone called LaneWatch, a frontal collision warning system, adaptive cruise control, automatic control beam (HSS) and collision prevention (CMBS), as well as 17-inch wheels and a leather interior. The basic trim will already have the ABS, EBD, and VSA, audio system with 6 speakers, LED lights and 16-inch wheels.
Look at the pictures of the 2018 Honda Accord interior design
2017 Honda Accord engine and specs
The technical characteristics of the 2017 Honda Accord include no updates. As in the earlier Honda Accord sedan under the bonnet of the updated model is one of two petrol engines.
The four-cylinder 2.4-L (185 HP) i-VTEC is coupled with a 6-speed MT or a CVT.
The six-cylinder 3.5-L (278 HP) works in tandem with a 6-speed automatic transmission with sport mode.
All wheels have independent MacPherson struts suspension with front and rear multilink, EPS electric power steering and disc brakes.
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|2017 Honda Accord
|Engine type
|DOHC 16V I4/DOHC 24V V6, direct fuel injection
|185 hp@6400 rpm/278 hp@6000 rpm; 181/252 lb-ft
|6-speed manual/CVT (I4) or 6 speed automatic (V6)
|109,3 in
|192,5 in
|57,7 in
|Passenger volume
|Cargo volume
|15,8 cu ft
|7,8 sec (I4); 6,1 sec (V6)
|Top speed
|131 mph (V6)
|PRICE RANGE: $22,105-$34,580 (estimated for sedan)
|Competitors: Ford Fusion, Mazda 6, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Nissan Altima, Chevrolet Malibu


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RICHMOND, Va. – Junior Treveon Graham of the VCU men's basketball team has a quiet personality. That's mainly because he let's his game do the talking.
Graham continued to be a steadying force for the Rams with two more double-digit scoring performances in VCU's two wins this week. His performance helped him earn Atlantic 10 Conference Co-Player of the Week accolades.
For the week, the Temple Hills, Md. native averaged 20 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and one steal per game. He shot 70-percent from the field and 71-percent from beyond the arc, while knocking down all seven of his free-throws.
In VCU's 79-66 win over Northeastern, Graham posted his second 20-plus point outing of the year with 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including a perfect 4-of-4 from long range. He also added eight rebounds and two assists in the victory.
Against Belmont, Graham chipped in 16 points on 5-of-8 shooting, while also corralling nine rebounds and dishing out three assists.
On the season, the junior leads the team in scoring (16.5) and rebounding (6.9), while shooting 46.2-percent from the field. He has scored in double-figures in all eight of VCU games this season.
Entering Thursday night's matchup with Eastern Kentucky, Graham is just 72 points away from joining the 1,000-point club.


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A Shorts-Sighted Novel3 min read
A Shorts Story by Jerome Richard Swanink poses an immediate question to the reader. What kind of title is this? Is it a short story of some sort and the author tried to attract attention by putting a very annoying "s" on the end of the second word? Not at all. This is an actual short story about shorts and the struggle to acquire and maintain control over them.
And it is the story of Arpi Ons an unoriginal character with an original name. (This is per the author's description). Arpi is the ultimate nerd, a person who so rarely raises his eyes from the floor that he identifies his coworkers by the shoes they wear. Ignored by fellow workers, he rarely even goes to staff meetings. One fateful day (for this story) he goes to a staff meeting. The CEO has a big announcement but he does not clearly state what it is; after mumbling incoherent instructions he leaves the company-wide meeting. Before he does he hurls an ugly yellow pair of shorts into the air. Everyone except Arpi tries to capture the shorts but they seem to have a magical life of their own as they evade capture and land on the lap of … you guessed it … Arpi.
From this point on this is a tale of the struggle to maintain possession of the shorts. Everyone is friendly to him when they notice he is the person carrying the transparent bag with the shorts. They try to give him gifts; they fawn over his behavior. All they want is to get possession of the shorts.
The shorts seem to have a life of their own as they fall into a fish tank in Arpi's apartment. This necessitates a trip to a laundromat where there is a mix-up with washers and dryers. The shorts leave in a collection of laundry owned by an anonymous old woman. Recovered and freshly laundered, Arpi has them when he comes upon an accident where there is a woman about to give birth. After struggling, Arpi decides to give them up when he notices that all bystanders, rescue workers, and the woman herself are his former colleagues engaged in a conspiracy to recover the shorts. He knows this by recognizing their footwear, the same they had worn to the staff meeting.
In a physical struggle for the shorts, they are torn. Arpi must repair them before taking them back to his company where he will attend another staff meeting with the shorts. He has hopes that he will have completed the mission assigned by the CEO where the shorts were first hurled. Unable to repair them, he decides to buy a replacement pair only to find that there is a store that only sells one product, shorts identical to the ones Arpi are carrying. Arpi buys the last pair after a small fight with an octogenarian female competing customer, leaves the store, and runs back to the company staff meeting only to notice the threads are unraveling, thread by thread.
No problem. When the CEO enters the building to adjudicate the success of the previously assigned task, he announces a complete change in company direction by stating "Sometimes things have to be looked at from a completely other direction. Like when you wanna go out and ride that horse, but you can't, cuz it ain't round. So you have to ride a cow or a goat or some other farm animal." (loc 643-644).
This makes as much sense as anything else in this surreal novel There isn't a (one) spoiler or surprise. The process of the writer from beginning to end is the surprise. This is a lot of fun for a reader wanting to take a break from reality and wander around in an environment reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland.


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Ten miles south of Reno, 40 goats are having a post-Christmas feast, eating trees. A company called Goat Grazers is working with the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District to collect trees dropped off at fire stations in Verdi, Spanish Springs, Washoe Valley and Cold Springs.
The goal is to keep trees from being illegally dumped in the desert. Goat Grazers owner, Vince Thomas says the goats eat only the needles, which tastes like candy to them.
"Goats work a lot, they're great employees, they enjoy coming to work, all they will do is eat and eat and eat and once they are done eating they still think they are hungry," says Thomas.
Stripped of their needles, the trees will be used for firewood. Thomas says he's losing money on the program because it costs more in gasoline to collect the trees than he is saving in feed, but he says its worth it to prevent dumping.
He expects to feed the goats hundreds of trees by the end of the program Jan. 9.