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|en II
One of my favorite games, by content, not implementation. In the implementational terms, it's one of those finish-nots like SiN, if you ever played that, and especially the Internet-specific version, HexenWorld. But the gameplay is just great, and in deathmatch, too. Although I'm out of deathmatch by now.
Since RavenGames dropped the Hexen II development ages ago, and the source code was released in late 2000 for everyone to play with, I have recently decided to pick up development. The game was far from complete when the last official patches were released, a host of major and minor bugs terribly needed fixing, and some missing features and annoyances (especially in OpenGL version) made the game much worse than it could have been. So here it is - the Unofficial Hexen II Patch. It features improvements in both OpenGL and software rendering version, but does, unfortunately, suffer slightly decreased performance compared to the last official versions. I am still working on it, however, and plan to add multitexturing support in v1.16 which should improve performance dramatically.
The latest version of the patch can be found below. You can also visit RavenFiles Hexen II Section. There are separate downloads for Hexen II and Portal of Praevus games (both utilize the same executables and progs but different data files), and another download for the source code. The change log is below. There weren't any major changes in v1.15, so I didn't compile change logs for it.
Hexen II v1.15 Unofficial Patch (4.9M)
Hexen II Portal of Praevus v1.15 Unofficial Patch (2.1M)
Hexen II v1.15 Unofficial Patch (Source Code)(1.5M)
Since v1.13 ============= Bug Fixes ------------- * Fixed a nasty stack corruption problem that would result in a crash upon loading progs (i.e. on map start) once in a while. * Fixed demos freezing upon changing maps. * (OpenGL) "fov" console variable now works in OpenGL mode. * (OpenGL) Fixed the problem where the game would eventually crash with "mod_numknown == MAX_MOD_KNOWN" error in OpenGL mode after playing for a while. * (OpenGL) Fixed Z-fighting on alias model shadows in OpenGL mode. * Fixed artifact numbers not displaying properly in the status bar if over 9. * (OpenGL) Aspect ratio is now correctly maintained in non-4/3 full screen video modes. * (OpenGL) gl_texturemode command now affects all textures, including 2D overlays, lightmaps (upon map restart), models and sprites. Other changes ------------- * Further tweaked model and world lighting. Model lighting should now look more realistic in both software and OpenGL modes, and fullbright special surfaces (liquds, lava) should no longer saturate in OpenGL mode. * Virtual machine revised: all 16-bit offsets should now be 32-bit (allowing for larger progs size, more variables, functions, etc). The HCC compiler has been rebuilt accordingly, now it is included with the source code distribution. Progs version has been incremented and original progs recompiled; the executable, however, still understands both v1.11 and v1.12/1.13 old progs. * (OpenGL) Replaced several rare OpenGL calls and made others link optionally at runtime; the OpenGL executable should be much more miniport friendly now. If you were getting "Linked to Missing Export" errors trying to run GLHexenII on castrated OpenGL implementations such as S3Quake, try again. * Optimized server performance since the last version by reducing the number of conditionals and dereferencing (introduced in the last versions by maintaining support of old progs) and replacing several math functions with table lookup equivalents. Graphical subsystem is still in the process of tweaking and is currently slower than the previous version due to compatibility oriented changes above. (Multitexturing in OpenGL is soon to come.) * (OpenGL) Feature detection logic revamped; OpenGL v1.1 texture object capabilities (instead of v1.0 extensions) are used by default if found. Since v1.12a ============= Bug Fixes ------------- * Removed flickering and unnecessary redraw in map loading screens * No longer displaying "unknown command" for console variables not initialized in dedicated server mode when these are read from configuration files * Fixed out of memory errors when running with small hunk and setting very high resolution (hunk size now affects the maximum resolution the game can run at) * Fixed several buffer overrun errors (e.g. a very long OpenGL extension string on modern graphics hardware would overflow the console buffer and corrupt adjacent data) * Made episode intermission screens be drawn full screen (full window if in windowed mode) regardless of the display resolution and -scale2d command line option, avoiding the "hall of mirrors" effect * (OpenGL) Fixed stray lines at the bottom of all 2D graphics * (OpenGL) Fixed gamma adjustment (previously non-functional); gamma can now be adjusted from the menu like in software mode, provided that video adapter supports hardware gamma * (OpenGL) Fixed the bug where a texture of the same name but different content in a subsequent map (compared to a prior map) would cause the game to crash or display the wrong texture ("cache mismatch error") * (OpenGL) Made all map specific OpenGL textures be deleted upon loading a different map (adjustable with gl_purge_maptex console variable) to keep memory usage low on boards that keep textures cached in system memory (e.g. nVidia) * (OpenGL) Fixed transparency issues in intermission screens * (OpenGL) Made the maximum OpenGL texture size be determined based on given OpenGL implementation, rather than hard-coded 256 for 3Dfx and 1024 for everything else. Minimum value is 64 (required of any OpenGL implementation) and maximum is 1024. gl_max_size console variable dropped, use -maxtexsize <x> command line switch to force maximum texture size * (OpenGL) Made console fonts, skies, player skins and other non-map graphics abide by the maximum texture size (previously resulted in blank textures displayed on some adapters because maximum was exceeded) * No longer drawing to front buffer wherever possible (used to cause flickering) * (OpenGL) Enabled palettized (8-bit) textures on any board that supports GL_EXT_shared_texture_palette extension, not just the 3Dfx and PowerVR boards. Disable with -no8bit command line switch for (arguably) higher visual quality * (OpenGL) Made translucent graphics (smoke puffs, flame tongues, etc) be displayed correctly on non-3Dfx boards (and with non-MiniGL drivers) * (OpenGL) Fixed dynamic lighting for alias and brush models * (OpenGL) Decreased light map intensities together with increase in contrast (see below) to match look and feel of software rendering mode; overbrighted light maps much less frequent * (OpenGL) Made timerefresh give an error message instead of crashing the game if executed when the map is not loaded * Fixed system speed dependent Portal of Praevus intro text scroll rate * (OpenGL) Added handling of Alt+Tab and other kill focus events (these should now function properly unless with 3Dfx MiniGL) * (OpenGL) Set the gl_ztrick default value to 0 (ztrick often causes problems like "hall of mirrors" and "snow" effects, and does not necessarily improve performance on modern hardware) * (OpenGL) Fixed occasional corrupted textures (pixel rows no longer have to be aligned at 4) * Fixed sys_delay console variable not properly loading from configuration files * Disabled cheats in coop games (have to be explicitly enabled by the server to work) * Fixed MIDI music volume adjustment (can now be adjusted from the main menu or with bgmvolume; hardware MIDI volume capability is used when present). Dropped the midi_volume command * Fixed status bar/view size not properly saving to/loading from configuration files * Disabled status bar animation on screen resize (might have caused unpredictable results if done too fast) * Made the color variable be truncated to 8 least significant bits before determining player color (overflow was possible) * (Software) Fixed gun model not being drawn if fov > 90 * (Software) Made maximum field of view be 170 degrees instead of 110 * Fixed sound from other applications (and some software wave table MIDI synthesizers) being muted when in DirectSound mode * (Software) Estimating surface cache size correctly for stretched video modes * (Software) Disabled Alt+Tab's and other unneeded event handling in DirectDraw and VESA VBE modes by overriding MGL's WndProc with our own (generally, switching from/to a VESA VBE mode on the fly results in a blue screen). Alt and other system keys should now work properly in these modes. * (Software) Fixed the game crash upon entering video menu when there is not enough memory for some windowed video mode * Fixed the sys_memory command (no longer prints abracadabra if memory block names are too long) * (Progs) Fixed timing/system speed dependence problems in Crusader's tomed Meteor Staff, Assassin's Crossbow and Scarab Staff (tomed and untomed), Demoness's Flame Orb (tomed and untomed) * (Progs) Fixed Necromancer's tomed Raven Staff missiles occasionally colliding amongst each other Other Changes ------------- * The ability to look higher up and lower down * Removed hard-coded 72 frames per second frame rate cap (now adjustable from console using cl_maxfps and sv_fps variables, for client and dedicated server respectively) * The ability to turn off disk activity display (rotating skull in the upper right corner) using showskull console variable (0 by default) * Non-Portal-of-Praevus support: if no mission pack is installed, the in-game menus are adjusted accordingly. Demoness character class can now be used in multiplayer games, but intentionally not available when starting a non-mission-pack single player game (that would contradict the storyline) * Several irrelevant notices no longer being echoed into in-game and dedicated server console unless in developer mode (e.g. no more spamming with "meshing model ..." in OpenGL mode) * More concise memory usage: all memory allocated explicitly is now allocated on the hunk (hunk and zone sizes adjusted accordingly); surface cache size increased in software mode for high resolutions. VirtualAlloc() now used instead of malloc(). Dropped -minmemory switch (used to only report that so much memory is used, but still allocate the same amount as without it); use -heapsize <x> to set the hunk size explicitly. Default is between 14.5M and 24M, depending on available physical memory, and 14M for dedicated server mode * Console text updates no longer forcing screen redraws (all redraws, except in loading screens, are now done by the main game loop) * (OpenGL) Default contrast of 2D and 3D graphics tweaked to match that of software rendering mode (previously much dimmer); the values can be adjusted from the command line using -contrast <x> and -2dcontrast <x> switches. Valid range is 0 < x <= 255. The default values are 2 and 1.25 respectively (previously both 1). * (OpenGL) 2D graphics linear filtered (instead of point sampled) * (OpenGL) More efficient memory usage uploading textures to the OpenGL pipeline * (OpenGL) Adjusted transparency: lower sky level is now transparent (adjust with r_skyalpha <x>, default is 0.67), and water transparency (r_wateralpha) decreased to 0.33 (previously 0.4) to reflect default gamma/contrast changes * (OpenGL) Black (instead of red) clear color when gl_clear is enabled - "cracks" are much less visible * (OpenGL) WM_MOVE events ignored when in full screen * Most cheats usable in multiplayer as well as single player, if the server allows that (adjust with sv_cheats, default is 0) * Broadcast messages (obituaries, chat) and cheat usage echoed in dedicated server console * Old version 1.11 progs (as well as new 1.12+ progs) supported to allow compatibility with older game add-ons. This is not guaranteed to work, however, so updated progs should be obtained from add-on author whenever possible. Upon map load, a warning will be given if old version progs are in use. Uninstall Portal of Praevus if it is installed and delete/move pak4.pak from the data1 directory if you experience host/program errors with old progs * Multiple (per map) progs support back in the game (which map uses which progs is defined in maplist.txt) * Some additional info (such as game name, device capabilities used, etc) displayed on game startup * Mouse filter defaulting to enabled (adjust with m_filter console variable) * Music added to Portal of Praevus intro screen * Some error messages being more descriptive (sound/MIDI related) * Configurable sound output format (instead of hard-coded 11025 Hz/16 bps). Adjust sampling rate from the command line with -sspeed <x> (x in Hz) and number of bits per sample with -sbps <y>. Defaults are 11025 and 16 respectively * (Software) Video performance optimizations: maximum number of video pages used for page flipping now adjustable with vid_maxpages (default is 3, triple buffering) - the more pages are used, the less is the chance of flickering when the frame rate is high and vertical syncs are off (vid_wait: 0 = vertical sync off; 1 = vertical sync on; 2 = triple buffering optimized; -1 = auto-detect (default)); however, some VESA VBE video drivers are buggy and report more pages than there really are; direct frame buffer access is now disabled by default (adjust with vid_nopageflip), thus we don't read access the frame buffer (which is slow and causes a lot of slowdown on translucencies in DirectDraw and VESA VBE modes); other buffering optimizations in nopageflip modes * (Software) Video modes no longer being switched 3 times on game startup. A default windowed mode is set, then the preferred video mode is attempted after parsing the configuration files, and default full screen mode is set only if that fails * (Software) Scitech MGL headers updated to the latest stable version (4.0), the executable is now linked dynamically to the MGL DLL file, mglfx.dll. Updated WinDirect (VESA/DDRAW) MGL libraries (wdir16.dll, wdir32.dll) * Some debug calls removed from memory allocation routines
Ghost v2.0 progs (410K). Serverside improvemend to original HexenWorld v0.15 beta, made by Phoenikz. If you are running a HexenWorld server, unzip this to your {Hexen II}\HW directory.
Worldmix Hexen II Map (.bsp only, 610K). This is a Hexen II/Portal of Praevus/HexenWorld deathmatch map developed by me on the base of 'darkroomdm' by HaTe }MoD{. Contains a mixture of styles encountered in Hexen II (hence its name).
Worldmix Hexen II Map (.bsp and .map, 650K). Same thing as above, but with source .map included (download this if you feel like modifying the map).
Some screenshots of this map are below (click them to see larger versions).
HexenWorld Server Configs (9.0K). The config files (server.cfg and strings.txt) I used when running a server. Includes tweaks like increased sv_maxtic. All possible server variables (excluding some dynamic ones) are listed. Map rotation includes most original maps that can be run together not causing OpenGL clients to crash. To use unzip to your {Hexen II}\HW directory and modify some vars like 'hostname'. You should have Ghost v2.0 progs or better installed.
HexenWorld Client Configs (1.8K). The tweaked client config files (autoexec.cfg and runhw.bat) I use to play. If you are going to use these, save your configs first, then unzip to your {Hexen II} directory. Look through runhw.bat HW\autoexec.cfg files, make necessary changes (you will probably want to change all the key bindings and name), save the files and run the game. The configs are for GL version of HexenWorld, and include all GL client variables except for some dynamic ones. The video card I am using is NVidia RIVA TNT2 based.
BSP2MAP v0.12 for Hexen II (22K). Allows you to decompile Hexen II .bsp files. Since Hexen II has slightly different BSP file structure, I had to make some modifications to BSP2MAP source code (originally written by Disastry for Quake) and recompile it to make it work with Hexen II maps. Source is included.
Hexen2Quake .bsp Converter (20K). Same reason for existence as above, but it just converts Hexen II maps to make them appear the same format as Quake ones so that you could decompile them with original BSP2MAP or better decompilers (like BSPC) that only work with Quake or Quake II maps.
Note: BSP2MAP and Hexen2Quake have recently (10/14/2000) been recompiled with LCC instead of Borland C++. So if they did not work for you because of missing DLLs, now they should work fine as they don't seem to require any non-standard files.
LCC Ported GLH2MP.EXE Sources (460K). This is a quick port of officially released Hexen 2 Mission Pack source code, OpenGL version. Original version requires Microsoft's Visual C++ to compile, this one requires LCC-Win32 (free C compiler) and Microsoft's Macro Assembler 5/6 to compile. Does not support IPX (since the version of LCC I was using did not have necessary libraries). To keep track of changes, all changes since original code are commented with 'Pa3PyX' and all removed code is commented out (rather than just deleted). To compile, make sure you have both lcc.exe and ml.exe in your PATH, that you have enough environment space, and run _compile.bat.
The following is a complement to GameSpy. Below is a list of master servers/server lists I know of, which are not included in GameSpy, however you can add them manually, use right click on 'Unbound' and 'Add Server List'/'Add Master Server List' submenus.
|Master Server
|MaGgoT's (NazGhouLL's) HexenWorld master. I'm not aware of it's current status; last seen up about 2 years ago.
|Server List
|Does not work with GameSpy v2.22.
|Pa3PyX's DM Keep
|My HexenWorld deathmatch server.
GL version of HW client contains a bug which would sometimes crash it on map change. The problem is, GL version does not know how to flush textures once it loads them (I read this in readme to GLQuake 0.97, the prototype of GLHWCL.EXE). Once loaded, the texture remains in GL memory until the client is restarted, and is used for all subsequent maps loaded. So the textures that have the same name must be the same textures (or at least have the same size). Many of the maps have a couple of textures with the same name which are not the same content. This causes the GLHWCL.EXE, when it detects such thing, to give a 'fatal' error and throw you to desktop (in addition with mouse not working). You should consider this when setting up map rotation.
Given below is the info on which maps can be run in rotation with each other not causing a crash. There are three groups. Each of the groups can be run as a rotation; however, mixing maps from different groups may (but doesn't always have to) result in a GL client crashes.
|Map Name
|Map Title
|Group 1
|The Underhalls
|Eidolon's Ordeal
|The Mill
|The Eidolon's Lair
|The Lava Palace
|no name
|no name
|Palace of Columns
|Plaza of the Sun
|Square of the Stream
|Tomb of the High Priest
|Obelisk of the Moon
|Court of 1000 Warriors
|Bridge of Stars
|Well of Souls
|Total Carnage
|Reckless Abandon
|Tom Foolery
|Famine's Domain
|Tower of the Dark Mage
|King's Court
|Inner Courtyard
|Palace Entrance
|The Forgotten Chapel
|Group 2
|Temple of Horus
|Ancient Temple of Nefertum
|Temple of Nefertum
|Palace of the Pharaoh
|Pyramid of Anubis
|Temple of Light
|The Shrine of Naos
|Temple of Ra
|Pestilence's Lair
|Group 3
|no name
|Atrium of Immolation
|The Hall of Heroes
|Gardens of Athena
|Forum of Zeus
|Baths of Demetrius
|Coliseum of War
|Reflecting Pool
Custom maps are not included. Experiment yourself.


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Just like how we humans use SPF to stay away from skin cancer, our pets can also get the same cancers like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and even melanoma.
While basal cell carcinoma is the most common for humans it is the least common for dogs. Theirs is the more invasive; the squamous and melanoma. And yes, our furry friends are often covered in, well, fur! This does act as natural sun protection for most breeds and most of a dogs body. But what about the tummy, ears, and especially the nose? That's where taking the proactive action of limiting your dogs exposure to the sun and protecting them with a sunscreen come in.
But that doesn't mean human sunscreen either! Human sunscreen blocks UVA and UVB rays using chemicals, like Zinc Oxide and Titanium Oxide. These are safe for humans but not on pets! The chemicals are toxic and can even be fatal if ingested! Even baby sunscreens can contain chemicals that are harmful to your pets. So please only use products that are meant for your pet, like My Dog Nose It!
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What to Do in St. Louis This Weekend
This weekend, don your mittens and gather 'round the fire at several seasonal community events. We've rounded up the happenings in the arts, craft beer and holiday shopping for local and handmade goods.
We're getting in on the action this week. We at GUIDED: St. Louis and ALIVE Magazine are collaborating with several local creative outposts to present PARTI: an evening of music, mingling, food, drink and conversation at the Centro showroom. Head to the Central West End to taste delicious bites from Brennan's and seasonal beverages from 4 Hands Brewing, live music, and to shop the gorgeous goods of Kansas City's Finefolk Boutique. Stay for the panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. to hear from Liz Gardner and Josef Harris of Bodega, Leslie Fraley of Finefolk, Maurice Blanks of Blu Dot and Kevin McCoy of Work/Play. Don't forget to RSVP!
When: Dec. 6 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Centro Modern Furnishings
Price: Free
Bowood Bonfire
Bowood Farms has channeled energy and heart into its community events lately, and we couldn't be happier. Huddle around the bonfire on Thursday evening for s'mores, hot apple cider and extended holiday shopping hours. Meanwhile, kids can take advantage of free winter-themed activities.
When: Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Bowood Farms
Price: Drinks and food for purchase
First Fridays in Grand Center
It's hard to believe we're already sailing into the first Friday in December. Take a self-guided tour of the Grand Center Arts District's many institutions participating in First Friday. Get an inside look at the incredible wire sculptures and installations comprising "Ruth Asawa: Life's Work" at the Pulitzer Arts Foundation with a curatorial tour from 6-7 p.m.
When: Dec. 7 until 9 p.m.
Where: Grand Center Arts District
Price: Free
Kristin Fleischmann Brewer: 'Ravel'
Monaco, one of our favorite contemporary art hubs in the city, presents "Ravel," a new solo exhibition by local artist Kristin Fleischmann Brewer running through December 29. "Ravel" showcases the artist's recent work, including painted and sewn objects whose forms make reference to physical labor and material process. Mingle and see the work for the first time this Friday during the opening reception at the Cherokee Street gallery.
When: Dec. 7 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Monaco
Price: Free
May's Night Market
May's Place is back with another local shopping event at The Ready Room in The Grove this Friday night. All evening, shop St. Louis' best vendors in skincare, home goods, vintage clothing and more, including Hello Juice & Smoothie, Future Ancestor and Lark Skin Co. Draft drink specials and original cocktails will be provided by 4 Hands.
When: Dec. 7 from 6-11 p.m.
Where: The Ready Room
Price: Free entry
Loop Holiday Farmers Market & Bazaar
The 5th Annual Holiday Farmers' Market & Bazaar in The Delmar Loop features local handcrafted goods and gifts for all tastes. Escape the chill in the Big Top Tent, and gather around the fire for roasted chestnuts, hot cider and cocoa.
When: Dec. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Delmar Loop
Price: Free entry
Schlafly Beer Release: Variant II
Schlafly presents its rarest beer release of the year this Saturday at its Downtown location, the Tap Room: Variant II, the highly anticipated follow-up to the Variant I from last spring. Aged in both brandy barrels and with tart cherries, the Variant II offers a twist on the Variant's port barrel-aged stout. ""We were blown away with the response to The Variant, so we wanted to be sure that the next variation was something special," says lead brewer Jared Williamson. "We started kicking around ideas about flavors inspired by classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. The combination of the brandy barrels and cherries was the perfect blend to evoke those flavor profiles with our base Imperial Stout." Don't miss this latest release in the Ibex Rare series, an exhibition of the Schlafly brewmasters' creativity and artistry.
When: Dec. 8 at 11 a.m.
Where: Schlafly Tap Room
Price: Free entry, Variant II bottles are $30 each (limit three per customer)
Window Walk in the Central West End
The CWE's annual Window Walk continues this Saturday—and every Saturday in December—with festive window displays, free and delicious treats, and exclusive discounts at local businesses. This Saturday's itinerary includes the Central West End Holiday Market, running from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy complimentary Holiday Peanut Butter Balls at Rush Bowls, decorate Christmas cookies at Straub's and go on a blind date with a book at Left Bank Books.
When: Every Saturday in December
Where: Central West End
Price: Drinks and goods for purchase
Holiday Market on the Plaza
For the second year in a row, Lafayette Square hosts their own Holiday Market in the park, complete with handmade goods, local treats, visits with Santa and raffles. Shop from neighborhood vendors like Square One Brewery, SqWires Restaurant, Clementine's Naughty and Nice Creamery, The Golden Fig Resale and more.
When: Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Lafayette Square Fountain Park Plaza
Price: Free entry
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Voopoo Drag 2 SubOhm Kit
The VoopooTech Drag 2 SubOhm Kit is an upgraded version of the original Drag kit. This kit combines Drag 2 box mod with Uforce T2 tank. The Drag 2 mod has a spectacular finish with multiple new resin plates.
The mod is equipped with a crystal OLED display to show the parameters of the device such as mode, resistance, voltage and wattage. Powered by Innovative GENE.FIT chip, the VOOPOO Drag 2 Starter Kit supports different outputs from different resistances of atomiser. With exotic appearance and exquisite structure, UFORCE T2 is equipped with N3, the new triple mesh coils, for an even heating and strong acceleration power.
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- Powered by dual 18650 batteries with 177W output
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- Innovative GENE.FIT chip for better vaping
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We've only gotten through a single financial quarter and already 2015 is on pace to be a doozy of a breach year. With a pair of the biggest healthcare breaches on record, along with some eye-opening compromises and continued examples of zero-day exploits and DDoS attacks, the year to date shows that CISOs and risk officers still have a lot of work to do in order to mitigate IT risks to their organizations.
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What is a home energy rating?
A home energy rating measures a properties energy efficiency potential (thermal performance). In theory a robust home energy rating should enable a home owner to make a more informed decision when buying, selling, renting or investing in property. The assessment is normally completed from a building plan and currently the home is not reassessed once it is built.
Home Energy Rating Certificate is one of the 17 Things™.
Currently, there are many different home energy rating assessments available for the property owner to measure energy and/or and water efficiency. These reports are a great way to understand the strong and weak points of your home's energy efficiency. To help you make sense of all the home energy rating tools (software) and the various degrees of detail they offer we have compiled an easy reference comparative table. It outlines all the tools available and their features; what they assess, their cost, and the rating they provide.
There are two main situations when you would use a home energy rating.
1. Mandatory Home Energy Rating Assessments
Since 2006, all new homes in Australia must be energy rated or comply with specified construction standards. These make up the majority of the energy ratings available on the market. Some tools (the name used for the software program that generates the rating) are used for new homes and others are used for existing homes with assessments required to be done at the point of sale or lease. Existing homes in every state except the ACT do not require a home energy rating.
Mandatory Home Energy Rating Assessment Programs for each state
- NatHERS (National): The Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme for new homes
- BASIX (for NSW only): The Building Sustainability Index for new home and renovations over $50,000
- EER (for ACT only): Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) for all homes (new and existing) at the time of sale.
2. Voluntary Home Energy Rating Assessment
The second reason you would use a home energy rating assessment is to gain an understanding of the energy efficiency potential of your home in order to know how to improve it.
- NABERS HOME Rating (National Australian Built Environment Rating System) This is a good tool to benchmark your energy use and compare your home's energy and water use to other homes. And you can do it yourself online!
- NABERS Energy Explorer Do it yourself online and get recommendations to improve the energy efficiency of your home.
The ACT in focus – understanding an EER rating.
The ACT is the only Australian State or Territory all homes, new and existing, are assessed for energy rating at the time of sale and these ratings must be displayed during any sales process and there are fines for breaches. In the ACT an Energy Efficiency Rating, or EER, is a rating used to identify the energy efficiency of houses in the ACT. Houses can achieve 0 to 10 stars in the rating scheme. Houses with a higher EER are more energy efficient and therefore use less energy for heating and cooling, generate lower greenhouse gas emissions, are more comfortable and healthier to live in and have an improved sale value.
The EER report also outlines what changes could be made to increase the star rating of the property. An EER number, which is the star rating, is clearly marked on property signboards and print and online property advertising in the ACT.
Research recently released by the Univeristy of Melbourne by Dr Georgia Warren-Myers, shows that people are valuing energy efficiency and making decisions based on the energy efficiency of a property. The 7-8 star home receiving a premium.
"The EER rating has become one of the factors that people consider when they're looking. They see the number of bedrooms, the number of bathrooms, carparks – and they see the energy star rating," she says.
Dr Warren-Myers says the jump in prices for seven-star properties suggests homeowners recognise the value of going above the minimum six-star standard for new homes.
"Home owners know that new homes meet a minimum six-star level, and want to be better than the standard," she says. "They're going to that seven-star mark to differentiate themselves from that baseline. Interestingly, properties with eight stars only earned a 2.8 per cent premium, which she says may reflect the small sample size. Only 0.3 per cent of the 31,000 sold properties covered in the study had eight-star ratings. At the bottom end of the ratings, zero-star and one-star rated properties sold at a 2.8 and 2.4 per cent discount to three-star rated properties.
An information flyer released by HEAT (The Home Energy Advise Team) called EER Ratings Explained – 2012 July 12 identifies the relationship between EER and estimated running costs for a property.
In 2007, the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA) commissioned the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) to produce a statistical report modelling the relationship between EER of houses and house prices in the ACT. Published in 2008, it looked at the case of detached houses sold in the Australian Capital Territory in 2005 and 2006. It modelled the relationship between energy efficiency attributes and house price and showed a direct correlation between house price and the star rating. It showed that for each increase in half a star the capital value of the property increased by 2%. Importantly this shows how using an EER rating can enable you to begin to understand how to take control of your running costs and capitalise your property with energy efficiency. As energy prices increase this represents a greater opportunity.


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hmv.com presents… The Best Soundtracks of All Time: Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver, Martin Scorcese's classic film starring Robert De Niro as the unhinged vigilante Travis Bickle.
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So what's the film about?
Scorcese's film follows the exploits of Travis Bickle, a veteran of the Vietnam war now employed as a New York cabbie, working the graveyard shift and ferrying passengers around the city's less-than-reputable neighbourhoods. Through Bickle's eyes, New York at night is a picture of America's social and moral decay, the city streets filled with, as he puts it, "the scum, the c*nts, the dogs, the filth, the shit." Unable to bear it any more, Bickle decides to do something about it. He buys himself a gun and prepares to become a vigilante and rid the city of its seedy societal elements.
Is this a score or a soundtrack?
It's a score, and a brilliant one at that, composed by none other than long-time Alfred Hitchcock collaborator Bernard Herrmann. It's worth noting that this is also Herrmann's final score – the composer had already been retired for several years and after initially refusing Scorcese's invitation, he eventually caved in after months of relentless badgering from the director. Sadly, it was to be his last – Herrmann died just weeks before the film premiered and he never got to see the film fully realised.
So what's it like?
Herrmann's score is both devilishly simple and mind-blowingly complex. On the surface, the score consists of two main themes, representing different aspects of Travis Bickle's personality. On the one hand, there's the smooth, jazzy love theme that characterises his romantic notions of love and decency, as well as his infatuation with Betsy, but then there's the tense, pounding, crashing second theme representing his pent-up rage.
Dig a little deeper though and there's a lot more happening. Hermann's clever score sees elements of the two themes popping up throughout the film in different ways as Travis' mental state starts to unravel; one such instance is a part of the melody that quietly plays backwards when Travis uses his rear-view mirror towards the second half of the film.
What does it give the film?
As well as helping to illustrate aspects of Bickle's character, Hermann's also helps illustrate the way he views the world he lives in – even the jazz-tinged love theme has a sleazy, lounge-lizard feel to it that perfectly fits the neighbourhoods he drives through at night.
What's the best moment?
The most iconic scene is surely the one with Travis looking in the mirror ("are you talking to me?"), but the opening sequence with Travis driving through the streets is one of the best moments for the soundtrack, with the cymbals crashing as the water splashes against the windows.
Has it stood the test of time?
We think so. It sounds very much of its era in a way but Herrmann's style has been copied so often that it could be from a film released last week.


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This morning, I came across a wonderful series of blog posts on the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens over at Dana Hunter's Rosetta Stones blog. Her enthusiasm for the subject matter is infectious, and sent me right back to my own childhood fascination with the event. I remember my family going to the interpretive centre thereabouts of 1990 and my awe at the incomprehensible devastation still rawly evident on the landscape. For a while, vulcanology and plate tectonics joined my abiding interest in paleontology, faltering only when I exhausted the supply of kid-friendly geology books in the local library. I still get giddy at the sight of folded mountain strata; it's one of the reasons I miss living in the midst of a mountain range.
My excitement in reading those blog posts carried with it some anger.
As a small child, I had a deep and abiding interest in science. It started and stopped at the library. While my parents never actually discouraged me, it never went beyond that. Neither of them shared the interest; my mother did basic chemistry with us, like red cabbage acid/base detection, but it always tied back in one way or another to cooking or school. The difference between the toys given to my brother and I didn't help – for whatever reason, it was my brother who got the rock tumbler and the rock guides. Given the unreliability of memory, I'm hesitant to cry sexism, but it's suggestive when one considers he was also the one that got the space-themed building sets and walkie-talkies and Transformers – things I vastly preferred to my stuffed toys, Barbies and Anne of Green Gables collections. While I had access to all that neat stuff through him, it was clear that none of it was really mine to explore.
Though my parents didn't outright discourage me, others did. Conversations with one of my grandmothers about my interests frequently devolved to defending against her criticism. She was equally scornful of my desire to become a paleontologist and my love of science fiction, both of which laid the groundwork for my enduring interest in evolutionary biology. The same grandmother commented loudly on my 'childbearing hips' when I was 16 (I still treasure her spluttering indignation when I declared an utter disinterest in ever having kids). Lest one think that last a non sequiter, my mother battled her way through a chemical technology diploma, leveraged it into a career, and became a housewife the instant I was born. The net message was that science was okay to read about, but wasn't anything I had any serious business doing.
This had repercussions as I drew to the close of my grade school years and began to transition into university. Somewhere along the line, I internalized that it mattered more that I was good at English and social studies than at biology. I also internalized that I was bad at math, never interrogating why I had begun to think of it as a tedious struggle. When I picked which sciences to carry on with through high school, I chose biology because I was good at it and had managed to hold onto my interest, while chemistry was a default choice – I had built up physics into an opaque mass of mathematical formulae and couldn't conceive of remotely succeeding at it. The fact that I was able to pull up my math grade with only a bit of extra work for the provincial diploma exams is telling. There's no reason why I couldn't have done better at it in earlier years beyond a circular, nonsensical conviction that I couldn't because I couldn't. There's also no reason why I couldn't have done the same with chemistry, which I managed to maintain decent grades in despite my conviction to the contrary, or why I had to discount physics entirely.
As an adult, it troubles me that in my progress from elementary to high school, I went from being the kid who could do every subject effortlessly to the art/English/social studies kid with math and science anxieties, and I can pinpoint no reason whatsoever that relates to my actual capabilities or interests. I seem to have absorbed the message that I should be bad at math and science and directed my energies accordingly. It also troubles me that, beyond disapproval when my grades slipped, no-one ever bothered to ask what was going on. Silence is too easily construed as assent.
While I was expected to go on to post-secondary, the details were left for me to figure out. Uncertain and intimidated, I invariably took the path of least resistance. In my first year, I let myself be scared off from pursuing biology despite a continuing interest, and that was it. It never even occurred to me to look at computer science or anything remotely related, though I had taught myself HTML and worked briefly for a small web development company at the end of Grade 12. Instead, I pursued a degree in English and Classics, for no better reason than it was safe and I had no idea what else to do with myself. I had no-one to talk to about it, didn't really know how to voice it, and had no clue what else was out there or how to go about finding out.
Now, I'm left with visiting dinosaur museums and reading pop science books. It's no longer practical for me to spend another four years on a second bachelor's degree to explore in depth the difference between my actual intellectual capabilities and the artificial limits I see constraining my younger self. Adulthood and its associated responsibilities come with their own limits.
The closest I've been able to come is the Masters in Digital Humanities I'm now wrapping up. It's the only thing my younger self desired that I've been able to bring to fruition, and I only knew it even exists because my undergraduate degree coincided with the program's start and promotion. Even then, it took me several years and walking an employment knife edge to believe not only that I could do it, but that it was worthwhile. It's taken me the duration of this degree to understand why I didn't pursue it earlier, never mind start peeling back the timidity that characterized my bachelor's degree.
I have some deep regrets about the journey that got me here, but I'm proud that I've been able to build on that halting HTML.
Even if I still think dinosaurs are cooler.


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9 Millbank
About This Project
9 Millbank is a prestigious Grade II listed building situated in the City of Westminster. It was constructed in 1929 and designed by Sir Frank Baines in the neoclassical style as Imperial Chemical House, headquarters for Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). ICI moved out in the 1990s and today the building is divided in two to create Norwest House at 9 Millbank and Nobel House at 17 Smith Square.
9 Millbank stands tall on the banks of the Thames, distinctive due to its size and unique facades with the upper floors of the building supported by columns, comprising the architrave, frieze, and cornice and with a peacock sculpture and carvings of the most prominent chemists at the time of construction. The structure itself has five storeys, with a four-storey attic and pitched leaded roof, constructed on a steel frame, with the ground floor façades faced in grey granite.
3D BIM model and panoramic tour
Scott Brownrigg, an award-winning architectural design practice was tasked with re-designing the building, transforming it from offices into residential flats. The designs encompassed internal alterations, refurbishment, restoration works, as well as partial demolition of the rear wing of the building, an eight storey extension, incorporating a ground floor retail unit and two internal courtyards. Scott Brownrigg already had laser scan data of the redevelopment, but they needed a company to take the data and produce an accurate 3D BIM model and 3D panoramic tour.
Murphy Surveys were chosen to produce a 3D BIM model of the entire building and site in Autodesk REVIT. The team were also tasked with producing a 3D panoramic virtual tour, to ensure the point cloud data provided by the alternative supplier matched existing conditions and provide the developers with an accurate tour of the new site.
Murphy Surveys were chosen based on their extensive experience in BIM modelling and their large inhouse team, capable of meeting the fast turnaround time of the project. The model included all exposed and visible structural, architectural and MEP features, walls, columns, floors and ceilings, window and door openings, steps and architectural and period features and ground, pavement and kerb surfaces and external drainage, downpipes and lights.
"DDU as part of the Scott Brownrigg company were commissioned by St Edward Homes Limited to deliver the detailed design of 9 Millbank and Ergon House. 9 Millbank, a Grade II listed building was originally the HQ of ICI built in 1929 and most recently leased for commercial purposes."
"Our brief was to optimise the planning scheme to add value and progress the design to the next work stages. As part of this, we required a highly detailed 3D model both externally and within internal areas of high interest to the heritage consultant. We had acclaimed laser scans of the internal elements of the property and required a detailed working model that could be used to aid our design development. Murphy surveys offered a quick, quality and professional service that helped expedite the design process throughout the programme. Thank you to the team."
Tom Resch, Architect, Scott Brownrigg
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A brazen attempt by the Ministry of Education to launder a corrupt book publishing contract has been exposed.
The ministry has awarded the highly disputed publishing contract to foreign owned companies ahead of an investigation by a Parliamentary Select Committee that has accorded aggrieved Zambian publishers a hearing.
The contracts will be signed in the next seven days ahead of the Parliamentary sub-committee's meeting, thereby rendering the outcome academic, null and void.
"These people know that this matter is before Parliament because all other officials to have failed to resolve this problem and yet the senior Government official has gone ahead to award the contracts; why are they rushing?" asked a concerned Zambian publisher.
The impunity, the publishers have revealed, is on account of "high political connections" that the foreign publishers enjoy, making them immune from scrutiny and investigations.
Minister of General Education Dr. John Phiri said he was unable to comment on the issue because he was on official tour in Lundazi and would only comment when he returned to Lusaka on Thursday.
Zambian publishers have cried foul.
They want to know why the Anti-Corruption Commission, Zambia Public Procurement Authority and all relevant institutions are allowing a situation where foreign institutions are obtaining undue advantage over Zambian publishers.
"It would be common courtesy for the ministry to invite all Zambian publishers and explain the process that is being used instead of keeping quiet and awarding these contracts to companies that will obviously take scarce foreign exchange out of the country," another publisher said.
In particular they want to know which approved book list is being used and why it has not been made public for all interested parties to know the
manner in which it was arrived at in order for the bidding process to be transparent.
"How did a bookseller get contracts to publish books ahead of Zambian publishers who have been in the publishing business for many years?" they asked.
Zambian publishers have called for an independent investigation conducted by academicians and impartial parties to determine why more than US$10 million will be paid to non-indigenous publishing houses, leaving out Zambian-owned companies which have the capacity to undertake the task.
In one case a Ugandan book publishing company has been given a contract worth US$5 million.
Indigenous Zambian publishers are disappointed that the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) has not even bothered to reply to complaints.
The Daily Nation has been informed that there was a possibility that some people at State House with links to some of the foreign publishers had influenced the awarding of the tender and that was why the ACC and ZPPA had ignored the corruption investigations and awarded the tender to supply and deliver school textbooks.
According to a letter from the Ministry of General Education, the Government had awarded the disputed contracts involving the publication of school textbooks for Grades 2, 6, 9, and 11 under the Public Procurement Regulations, which had been breached.
The publishers believe that the Ministry of Education is in breach of regulation 93 (f) of the Public Procurement Regulation as they proceeded re-evaluation of the bids that were invalid and did not request bidders to extend their bid validity.
In accordance with the Solicitation Document, all bids became invalid on or about August 6th, 2015 and therefore the whole tender consequently was technically cancelled.
"We have been advised and verily believe to be true that in fact some individuals who participated in the initial evaluation at Ndozo Lodge were part of the re-evaluation team at Mika Lodge which makes our prayer in our appeal totally disregarded."
The Attorney General Likando Kalaluka to whom an appeal was also directed advised the publishing houses to forward their complaints to ZPPA, which has made no effort to respond.
Zambian publishers had challenged Government to establish an independent team of education academicians to undertake a forensic audit to determine if really Zambian publishers were incapable of delivering the textbooks, when they had done so for decades.


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How many types of Jaguars are there? Well the Victor crew was curious.
We found there is an XE, XF, XJ, F-Pace, and F-Type. Let's break them down. We will start with the XE today.
Jaguar XE
This car is billed as the first of a new generation. It is said it's built to exceed all expectations of a compact luxury sport sedan. It will hold up to 5 passengers. There are four models: XE, XE Premium, XE Prestige, and XE R-Sport. They run from $34,900 to $46,500.
Here is a review of the XE Prestige model:
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One Year With the Rane MP2015 Rotary Mixer
Rotary mixers! They always have and always will elicit something... and it's usually a very visceral response. So, a little over a year...
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Popular honeymoon islands in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles and Maldives, are rebranding their image to a family-friendly destination. Not all resorts have caught on, but there are some who solely focus on making an island getaway attractive for the whole family.
Lylie Moolman, general manager at Giltedge Ocean Islands, chose her favourite five family-friendly resorts in the Seychelles and Maldives.
1. Soneva Jani, Maldives
Image: Soneva Jani/Giltedge Ocean Islands
Get out of bed and slide directly from your water villa into the ocean. Is this a dream? No, that's a reality at Soneva Jani. Catering for kids and their parents – Soneva Jani makes sure that all generations have fun on the island. The new resort is a collection of villas floating on the sea. Kids will love the hammocks, open-air cinemas, and ice-cream parlour. While parents and grandparents will love the cosy, quiet spaces for relaxation.
There's also plenty of things for the entire family to enjoy such as an observatory for falling in love with the night sky or eating a scrumptious dinner and looking at screens that show the view through a telescope. Then there's a maze made of hedges, a beautiful spa (where all ages are welcome) and all the fun water and snorkelling activities the Maldives are famous for.
2. One & Only Reethi Rah, Maldives
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If you and your partner prefer to spend uninterrupted time together, then One & Only Reethi Rah is perfect for you. The resort runs activities for children in three different age groups so that teenagers don't have to hang out with their boring younger siblings. The age groups are 4 – 9, 9 – 11, and teens. Younger kids can do egg painting during Easter time, learn to make sushi, do arts and crafts – and there's even a separate dining room for them.
If they do miss you, the One & Only offers fun things to do as a family too. For one, there's a climbing wall. Yes, a climbing wall on an island. The entire family can also enjoy tennis, painting lessons, go out on a speedboat and explore the sea, wakeboarding or waterskiing. If you have teenagers, there's intimate reed-thatched boutiques for window shopping or trying on beach clothes. The aerial island hopping by seaplane is the best family adventure by far.
3. Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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Going on holidays with kids, parents, cousins and grandparents means that you need space and great food where you can gather and enjoy being together. Maybe there's a glass of wine involved, or a kids' platter, some amazing sushi or spaghetti bolognese… Either way, at Soneva Fushi there's plenty of spectacular places (and views) for your family to enjoy on the island.
Then there's also the chocolate room at Soneva Fushi, which will bring out your inner child. Taste delicious cardamom chocolate truffles, passion fruit pralines, and always changing confectionery.
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Gorgeous and relaxing views of the Lafayette River! City has approved waterfront access easement, also ingress/agress along E. 41st St. May be subject to CBPA. Owner can get buildable lot letter from City of Norfolk.
Electric Avail, Gas Avail, Sewer Avail, Water Avail
Call for Others, Environmental Restrictions
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The story of the Batavia is a perfect storm of nautical carnage: There's a shipwreck, a mutiny and a massacre. This first of two parts deals with the the first part of the voyage, the shipwreck and the rescue mission. Read the show notes here.
Topics in this Podcast: 17th century, Dutch East India Company, Batavia, maritime history, mutiny, Australian history, shipwrecks


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Join San Diego Audubon's Dune Defenders, and help manage invasive plants in Mission Bay to protect endangered birds!
We will be working to remove invasive plants from Stony Point on Fiesta Island on Wednesday, October 10th. We're doing this to promote nesting by the California Least Tern (an endangered species) and to create space for native coastal dune plants.
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October 10th Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. 2018 City Council Candidate Forum on Homelessness
The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave, 92104.


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Protocol Labs
Protocol Labs is a research and development institution for improving the Internet technology. Focusing on IPFS, the InterPlanetary File System, we're building a decentralised, P2P and content-addressable network for future-proofing the web.
Upframe aims to become a global reference and authority in pre-acceleration, shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs by building an immersive experience.
File Browser
File Browser provides a file managing interface within a specified directory and it can be used to upload, delete, preview, rename and edit your files.
Caddy Plugins
Caddy is a lightweight, fast, general-purpose, cross-platform HTTP/2 web server with automatic HTTPS with support for plugins. I've created some.
Aprenda a Programar
In 2015, with only 15 years old, I wrote an ebook teaching how to program in C. That ebook consists in the compilation of a series of blog posts on Pplware into a beautiful and easily readable PDF.
Pplware is a portuguese project that delivers the most recent news about technology to the Portuguese-speaking community.


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5 Key Takeaways on the Road to Dominating Services
Things You Should Know When Shopping Online
You may be having plans to purchase some gifts for your loved ones, and you do not have much time with, and you need to do that pretty fast. You would not like the harrowing experience that comes with shopping at your local mall. Online shopping can be such a timely alternative.
What is more is that purchasing services and products online can come with huge discounts that you won't find anywhere else. On top of that, you may even end up getting free delivery on your products.
Online shopping can save you a lot of time when it comes to choosing the right gifts for your loved ones. You will not have to go through the hassles that come with parking your car or even worry about flu that is spreading fast in places that are crowded such as your local mall.
And of course, you will not have to get scared by the rampant pickpockets. But you will need to ensure that you purchase items that are genuine as well as make safe and secure orders. Here are critical elements that you need to look at to ensure a smooth online shopping.
For you to successfully engage in online shopping and call it a success, it is essential that you get your computer. Your computer should be updated and should have an antivirus that protects it against malwares. You also need to carry out regular system checks so that you can keep away the possible hackers' keylogging.
You also need to do your online shopping at the comfort of your couch. You need not to visit your local cyber caf?, airport or any other public place to buy things online. These places have open network and are easier targets for cyber hackers. It is best if you shop from your secured home network.
You also need to be keen as some of your frequent online stores may offer you coupons that you need to use. That is not enough, before you get started on your emails, you need to be sure about where they lead. Scam emails may look just like the ones you usually get from your favorite store. If you are careful enough, you will realize that the site may possess a web address that you can't tell the source, and could lead to a site that is designed to collect your credit information for fraud.
It is important that you know your merchants. It is recommended that you find online stores that are trustworthy. One of the most significant aspects that are associated with online shopping is that you have the opportunity to compare the prices.
It is recommended that you always log out after you are done ordering your items.
When shopping online, it is important that regularly check your account and credit card statement to verify changes. It is also essential that you keep your receipts.
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Plant a Kiss
From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of I Wish You More, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, a simple and timeless celebration of the power of love.
Little Miss planted a kiss...
One small act of love blooms into something bigger and more dazzling than Little Miss could have ever imagined in this epic journey about life, kindness, and giving.
Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Peter H. Reynolds team together to share a message of hope and to remind us all of the joys to be gained from being open and unselfish.
Plant a Kiss works to spark the imagination of the youngest readers, but it will also resonate with anyone, such as a new graduate, who responds to the power of planting a kiss.
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About the Author
Amy Krouse Rosenthal wrote more than thirty picture books, including the New York Times bestsellers I Wish You More, Uni the Unicorn, Plant a Kiss, and Exclamation Mark. A contributor to National Public Radio, a TED collaborator and speaker, a filmmaker, and the author of two groundbreaking adult memoirs, Encyclopedia of an Ordinary Life and Textbook Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Amy raised her three children with her husband on a tree-lined street in Chicago.
Peter H. Reynolds is the award-winning author and illustrator of The North Star, The Dot, and Ish. He also illustrated the bestselling Someday by Alison McGhee, Tess's Tree by Jess M. Brallier, and the bestselling Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald. Peter is the founder and CEO of FableVision, an educational company that produces animated films, books, and software. He lives in Dedham, Massachusetts.
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This is a very good book
Little Miss plants a kiss and tends to her "crop" until it "blooms." She then shares it with friends.
What I Thought- This is a really sweet board book. It shows that a little bit of kindness goes a long way. Ms. Rosenthal's simple rhyme collaborates with Mr. Reynolds' illustrations to create a nice, warm feeling of love throughout the book. I really enjoy the nice feel of the story, and that it encourages nice conversations between parents and their children. This would be an awesome bedtime story! *NOTE* I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book
This book is sweet and simple yet intriguing and delightful. Very fun book for parents and children to read together!
It was ok
Plant a Kiss is very well done and the illustrations are adorable !!


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Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Food and Stocks
I met with my financial advisor and started buying an energy mutual fund. I think energy stocks are undervalued right now and I love getting a good deal. I wasn't sure if I wanted more exposure to individual energy stocks since I already own BP, Conoco, and Halliburton. I also bought a couple thousand of Coach. I don't buy their bags because I'm too frugal but I think I got a good deal on the stock. I wish I had more cash right now because I love buying stocks on sale. I am keeping my $10,000 emergency fund in cash but I'm so tempted to buy something else.
Another side note that's important to me: I encourage you to call your Senators who voted not to defund Planned Parenthood. This is not about women's rights. Women should always have the right to say no. It's not okay to use our tax dollars for an organization that is selling fetus body parts.
If you think that you're going to leave me a comment in my blog about changing my mind. Forget it. Never going to happen.
Edited to add: I like that this is a passionate issue. It should be. Obviously I feel strongly about it and I think we should contact our elected officials to remind them how we want them to vote.
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So, I have to ask-does the selling of fetus parts undo all of the good that Planned Parenthood has done? The access to affordable birth control, feminine healthcare, and family planning that they have provided to low income women who would otherwise be up shit creek? I totally empathize with people not agreeing with the selling of fetus parts and demanding that it cease. What I don't understand is defunding the ENTIRE organization that is about so much more than that. Based on one component of that organization. Especially with NO valid replacement planned for the low income women that benefit from their services.ReplyDeleteReplies
This isn't the first time PP has been in hot water over questionable practices. I do think that by butchering aborted fetuses and selling the body parts does trump many of the good things they've done. Tax dollars should not be used for this. Defunding PP would make them have to reevaluate their practices because they aren't otherwise.Delete
Yes, absolutely agree. I cannot believe people are trying to justify something so disgusting and heinous with weighing it against "all the good" they claim PP has done.Delete
I don't know...I never needed their services for birth control...I simply abstained! And in 9 years of marriage where my husband and I felt we weren't ready yet for kids (just had our first child last month) we used condoms and family planning methods. Worked just fine for us. And I totally get and accept that most people do not follow my lifestyle in saving sex for marriage--but my point is, we DO have control over SOME results via the decisions we make in life. I guess I just don't agree that we should necessarily have our cake and eat it, too (not wanting to get pregnant, but getting pregnant through that act we all know produces babies, and simply getting rid of it to rid ourselves of the inconvenience). I know I am probably WAY more conservative about this than most people, but there it is. I admit, I am so much more emotional about this than I used to be ever since I had my first child. I just cannot imagine doing anything to hurt my baby--regardless of whether she's inside my body or out of it.
I am now having to manage my parents IRA's. Their buying techniques are different than mine, so I am having to learn a very conservative approach to trading. I have been investigating various energy stocks and about ready to pull the trigger on a couple of them. I have an easier time investing my own money than I do someone else's. Fingers crossed.ReplyDelete
Your dinner sounds delightful! My neighbor brought over some cucumbers and squash last night. We are having burgers on the grill with marinated cucumbers tonight. Will probably use the squash tomorrow. I love easy summer eating.ReplyDelete
Thank you for your transparency. The PP videos have made me physically ill. There should be no question that our tax dollars do not belong with this organization.ReplyDelete
Your dinner sounds amazing - and all from the garden. I can't wait until next year when I'm back in BC and can have a bountiful garden myself.ReplyDelete


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Here's the list of the actresses, who played Eddie Redmayne's mother:
The Goat or who is Sylvia (Almeida Theatre 2004) - Stevie - Kate Fahy
Clare won her 3rd Laurence Olivier Award for this role. (Wikipedia)
Tony interview (x) question: Who was the best film mother, Angelina Jolie [in The Good Shepherd] or Julianne Moore [in Savage Grace]?E.R.: Oh man, there we go! As far as the films are concerned, there's no question Julianne's character is the worst mother who ever existed. Barbara Baekeland was an absolute tyrant. Julie came and saw the play (Red on Broadway) the other day, and Matt Damon, who played my dad in The Good Shepherd, came with his lady wife the other night, so it's been lovely to reconnect with them. Hmm, the best mother? Well, the reason I got cast in Savage Grace is because I have freckles and reddish tinge of hair, which was ideal for Julianne, and the reason I got cast in The Good Shepherd is because I have massive lips. So I have a lot to thank both Angie and Julie for!
The Good Shepherd (2006) - Margaret 'Clover' Russell - Angelina Jolie
Savage Grace (2007) - Barbara Baekeland - Julianne Moore
Now or Later (2008) - Jessica - Nancy Crane (United Agents profile)
Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2008) - Mrs. Clare - Jessica Turner
The Pillars of the Earth (2010) - Ellen - Natalia Wörner
My Week with Marilyn (2011) - Lady Jane Clark - Geraldine Sommerville
(She played Lily Potter in the Harry Potter movies)
Update March 15, 2015 screencap from the film
Related Youtube videos: My Week with Marilyn UK premiere interviews, interviews about Savage Grace, a scene from the Pillars of the Earth - Jack returns from France and Eddie Redmayne scenes from The Good Shepherd. (If you have trouble playing the videos here, click on the Youtube signe to watch it on Youtube)
Sources: eddieredmayne.ru gallerie, Eddie Redmayne Spain, IMDB, Wikipedia


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Washington Using Currency War To Destabilize Iran
Is Washington Sufficiently Intelligent to Be Trusted with an Independent Foreign Policy?
Trump pulls NATO into a new war in Afghanistan
NATO begins to gather forces.
Back to the Roots: Americans are in a pre-Civil War State
Back to the Roots: America is in a pre-Civil War State
In my opinion, in regards to Trump's presidency and the attempt by globalist forces to use Russia in particular to weaken or even reverse the results of the elections, it is important to understand the historical context of it.
Will Washington face Tehran after the Missile Test?
In its first experiment since Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States, Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile on January 29th, 2017.
Will Trump really make America great again?
The inauguration was a wonderful event and I was actually there. I've always watched inaugurations in television and things like that, but this one a actually attended.
The Greater Middle East Project
At the time of the Iraq War in 2003, there appeared a project called the "Greater Middle East".
The Karma of Washington's Notorious Interference in Other Countries' Elections
Recently, we have been hearing a whole lot of baseless rumors and false accusations from President Obama and his predictable, sour-loser, pro-establishment mafia gang (Republicans and Democrats alike) that the Russians interfered in our presidenti


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SALISBURY — Barbara (Hansl) Griggs, 94, died at Noble Horizons on May 5, 2011.
She was born Feb. 21, 1917, in New York City to lawyer Raleigh Hansl and early feminist and journalist Eva vom Baur Hansl, who founded the first women's page in a New York City newspaper.
Barbara was educated at Rosemary Hall and Sarah Lawrence College, where she majored in music and theater. As a singing student, she met John van Benschoten Griggs, a Yale Glee Club tenor. They sang duets together at their wedding in 1939. "Van" was a language teacher primarily at Hotchkiss and Yale, but finally at the Thacher School in Ojai, Calif., which became their home and where they raised two children.
The family summered on Mount Riga as earlier generations of Griggs had done since 1902. Barbara was widowed in 1954.
She moved to New York City where she worked for the American Field Service, the Metropolitan Opera Guild and became the editorial assistant to Devin Garrity of Devin Adair Publishers.
Barbara, a lifetime summer resident of Mount Riga, moved to Salisbury permanently in 2001 when she came to Noble Horizons. She was an outstanding bridge player and made a career of friendship.
She is survived by her daughter, Leigh Curran of Los Angeles, Calif.; her son, Stephen van Benschoten Griggs of Randolph, N.J.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
At a date to be determined, there will be a private graveside celebration on Mount Riga of a life lived with humor, courage, curiosity and a genuine interest in humankind. Her name was Barbara Griggs and she approved of (and edited) this message.
Those who wish to honor her memory can make a donation to the Virginia Avenue Project at www.virginiaavenueproject.org [2] and/or the Yale Alumni Service Corps at www.yaleservicetours.org [3].
The Kenny Funeral Home in Sharon has charge of arrangements.


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Get ready to feel old, guys – everyone's favourite alcohol-soaked reality show Jersey Shore premiered on MTV a little less than 7 years ago. That's right – it's been over half a decade since you first saw the wild crew moving into a house on the shore and getting ready to gym, tan, laundry, and, of course, party.
It was the kind of show that everyone claimed to hate, but found themselves watching all the time. Sure, they made stupid decisions, but there was something charming about the party-monsters – how else can you explain why people tuned in for season after season to see them trying out jobs, going abroad, and most importantly, fist pumping.
However, with the last episode airing in 2012, it begs the question – where on earth are the Jersey Shore crew now, and what are they doing with their lives? Are they still partying their faces off? Have they moved on to become respectable adults with serious careers? Are they still friends? Who has succeeded post-show and who peaked during their five minutes of reality television fame? Well, we're going to tell you all about it.
10 Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi
Snooki quickly emerged as one of the breakout stars of the show, and she's probably one of the only cast members who is still fairly consistently in the media – people still love her. Based on the person who appeared on the shows, you might assume that Snooki is still partying it up on the regular, but you'd be wrong – she's now a wife and mother of two! Snooki married Jionni LaValle, who she started dating towards the end of the show, and the couple had two children. She stepped back into the reality show ring with her BFF on the show Snooki & JWoww, then appeared on Dancing With The Stars. She's also written several books, including a recent memoir, has a clothing store called The Snooki Shop, runs a weekly podcast called Naturally Nicole, and will apparently be teaming up with JWoww once more for a YouTube series called, fittingly, Moms With Attitude. Oh, and she dropped all that party weight to become one sexy mama.
9 Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino
He appeared on Dancing With The Stars and Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars, he was in a PETA advertisement, he got endorsement deals with alcohol brands and sportswear brands, he released a rap song… Sorrentino is all over the place. Everyone kind of figured that things would eventually go wrong for The Situation, but they didn't quite know how wrong. After the final season wrapped, Sorrentino headed straight for rehab to deal with a prescription medication problem. In 2014, he was arrested at a tanning salon for assault, and was later charged with tax fraud. He's remained under the radar for awhile, so we're hoping that he's putting together some new business ventures and trying to get back on top.
8 Jenni "JWOWW" Farley
Though she absolutely loved to party, JWoww wasn't one of the cast members who frequently hooked up with randoms – that's because she had a long-time boyfriend, Roger, who was frequently mentioned on the show. Well, he eventually put a ring on it and they got married! They have a daughter together and another baby on the way. JWoww remains closest with her Jersey Shore BFF Snooki, who she moved in with for the short-lived reality show Snooki & JWoww, and by the sound of it, will reunite with her for a YouTube series focused on the two sassy moms.
7 Angelina Pivarnick
Let's be real – of all the cast members, Angelina is probably the one that everyone hated the most. I mean, she got evicted in season one and forced to leave in season two – on a show where everyone's job was to basically work a few hours a day and party, tan, work out and relax the remainder of it. Since then, she's tried desperately to hold onto fame, appearing on Couples Therapy and releasing a cringe-worthy song called "I'm Hot." She tried her hand at wrestling, tried to fund her own show with a Kickstarter campaign, and started Twitter wars. Rumor has it she eventually enrolled in EMT school, so perhaps she's finally giving up on her fame dream.
6 Jionni LaValle
When Jionni LaValle – or, should we say Bernard? – came onto the scene in season three of Jersey Shore, no one ever thought he'd be the one to tame Snooki. After all, he was just another Jersey boy, what made him different from the rest? However, against the odds, the two have stayed together and now have two children. Jionni seems to be figuring out his path in life, and has started a clothing line with a few friends called NJ Fatman, studied to be a teacher, and worked as a youth wrestling coach. We have a feeling that if his successful wife continues to work her media career, perhaps he'll end up being a stay at home dad.
5 Deena Cortese
The lesser of the two meatballs, Deena Cortese wasn't there in the original season, so she doesn't quite have the same star power as some of the original cast members do. However, she definitely wanted to keep her five minutes of fame going – when it became evident that she'd never score a prime gig on another reality show, she enrolled in Couples Therapy like her fellow cast member Angelina. On the whole, Cortese has pretty much disappeared from the public eye since her Shore days.
4 Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola
Ah, Sammi – the sweetest girl with the absolute worst taste in men. While her fellow female cast members were having fun, Sammi spent a huge portion of her time on the show fighting with her on-again, off-again boyfriend Ronnie. The two dated for quite awhile, and finally split in 2014. She's kept a very low profile since the show wrapped, making only small guest appearances on shows like Project Runway and Makeover Manor. She has a clothing line, Sweetheart Styles, and recently started a podcast called Just Sayin' with Clare Galterio and Siggy Flicker, but is overall just living an ordinary life since her time on the shore.
3 Vinny Guadagnino
When it comes to the personalities in the shore house, Vinny was one of the quieter ones. Sure, he knew how to party and have fun, but he wasn't as over-the-top as The Situation, he didn't have crazy hair like Pauly D, and he wasn't always getting mad and hulking out like Ronnie. So, it can be easy to overlook Vinny. About a year after the show wrapped, Vinny got a spin-off with MTV called The Show With Vinny, which didn't last very long. He then tried his hand at the podcasting world (why are so many Jersey Shore alums into podcasts?!) with his show Get Into It with Vinny G. He also wrote a book (with the help of a writer, Samantha Rose) called Control The Crazy: My Plan to Stop Stressing, Avoid Drama, and Maintain Inner Cool.
2 Ronnie Ortiz-Magro
Ronnie and Sammi were at the center of many episodes of Jersey Shore thanks to their volatile relationship, but like his former girlfriend, Ronnie has largely stayed out of the spotlight since the show wrapped. He continued to date Sammi for several years before the two finally split in 2014. Ronnie, who was perhaps the most muscular of all the men in the house, has continued his fitness lifestyle by promoting different protein powders and supplements. Hey, he might not be up to much, but it's better to keep a low profile than to have one filled with scandal and embarrassment.
1 Paul "Pauly D" DelVecchio
When he announced himself as a DJ on the show, let's be honest – most people thought Pauly D was just full of it and didn't know his way around a turn table. However, he's proved them wrong – he continues to earn his money in the music industry to this day. Pauly was the first of all the cast members to get a spin-off, The Pauly D Project, which aired for one season. He went on to release a single "Beat Dat Beat (It's Time To)," sign a record deal, open for the queen of pop herself Britney Spears on several stops during her Femme Fatale tour, and more. He's spotted in clubs from Atlantic City to Las Vegas, laying down some beats, and has a daughter.
Sources: thehollywoodgossip.com, hollywood.com


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Community Trust - Blind faith, cynical scepticism or critical friendship?
Community action is generally proportional to the level of severity of a flood event and the perceived response from the FRM sector. The 100% trust supplied by 'blind faith' soon plummets when an unexpected event occurs. A prime example is to be found in Carlisle after storm Desmond because it followed recent expenditure of £38m on protection works in the aftermath of serious flooding in 2005. Trust was 'floored'. I choose to look at this phenomenon in relation to community participation across all sectors to evaluate how, and if, community participation should engage in FRM. Is trust to be built across all catchments in a consistent and meaningful way? What level of participation is required to create trust in a severely damaged community? I explain through the work of the Cumbria Rivers Authority Governance Group (CRAGG) how widespread the disconnect can be, where success has been achieved and what barriers still remain.
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Saturday, July 17, 2010
Peter Treadway's motorized footwear
Designed by RISD and Art Center grad Peter Treadway (nom de guerre?), the namesake shoes are meant to be a fun way to encourage people to travel on foot to a public transportation center. There's a YouTube movie that displays how this works in this article. By Core77
Posted by Rick at 10:13 AM
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Fortune's smartest designers in tech
Fortune's 50 Smartest People in Tech article highlights individuals in the expected categories of CEO, Analyst, Engineer, Scientist, Academic and, we were pleasantly surprised to see, Designer.
Posted by Rick at 10:11 AM
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Labels: Designers
Hitachi's dockable LifeStudio
Over the years, the form factor of external hard drives has been whittled down into increasingly smaller, simple bricks; now, for better or worse, comes a more complicated form from Hitachi in their LifeStudio drive.
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Labels: Design, form factor
Is a career in packaging design appealing to ID grads?
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Labels: package design, packaging
New concept for bike covers
The armadillo-like SunRed solar moped concept features a cool way to cover the bike up when it's parked. By Core77
Posted by Rick at 10:00 AM
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Labels: bike design
iPads mmakes kiosks so easy
Sooner or later businesses were bound to figure out that the iPad makes the perfect low-cost, low-maintenance kiosk. By Core77
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Richard Seymour on imagination
We don't need to talk about what we can do, we need think about what we should do. And that's the role of the designer, because they might be the only person in the room who's got that imagination, that capability to think beyond it.
Richard Seymour
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Starting out
Starting Out is a new series by Core77 about designers who have recently struck out on their own. More than a string of studio visits, the series profiles talented, risk-taking professionals all around the world. We hope their anecdotes will inspire your own entrepreneurial spirit. By Lisa Smith
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Milan Gallery: The Closest Thing on Earth to Outer Space
With an interior by the architect Simone Micheli, the publishing house and bookstore L'Archivolto spreads--and spaces--out. By Susanne Labarre
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Labels: interiors
Concept for U.K. Bullet Train Revealed
PriestmanGoode creates an exterior that harks to a design classic, and an interior that looks like a living room. By Cliff Kuang
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Friday, July 16, 2010
How low can you cellphone limbo?
AKA how simple can you design a mobile phone? Pretty darn simple. Designer Andrew Kim had a qualm with the HTC group, that being the fact that there's no real perfectly simple way to differentiate between lots of "lower-end" phones and "premium models", especially in the HTC line. By Yanko Design
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Labels: mobile design, smart phone
Winged faucets of love
This project goes by the name "Wings", a faucet system that contains and distributes that lovely liquid on bird's pride-like handles. By Yanko Design
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Labels: faucets
Combining the servings of coffee, tea and hot cocoa in a single appliance, designer Carlos Marquez has presented a personal brewing station that allows users to customize the size of their beverage from 6oz, 8oz, 10oz or 12oz, so there is no waste of water. By Naresh Chauhan
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Labels: coffee design
Better ideas faster
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Labels: brainstorming, collaboration, frog design
Shimmering Art Makes a Parking Garage Disappear
Ned Kahn's shimmering wall of aluminum helps hide an eyesore. By Alissa Walker
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Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Three Things Google Can Learn From Apple
Why P&G's slogan "Experience Matters" is relevant for tech companies, how tools can be funny, and why no one ever really needs a screwdriver. By Henrik Werdelin
Posted by Rick at 10:15 AM
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GE and Yves Behar Unveil Charge-Stations for Electric Cars
The stations will drop the time required to charge a car down to as little as four hours. By Cliff Kuang
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Labels: electric cars
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Prosthetic Flipper Turns Amputees Into Mermen
Swedish designer Richard Stark's Neptune concept could help amputees swim. By Suzanne Labarre
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Labels: prosthesis, prosthetic
An Aquarium That's Also a Giant Pile of Pebbles
It's an aquarium! By Suzanne Labarre
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A Gym on Steroids, Designed by MVRDV and ADEPT
It's a fitness center but also a theater, a health spa, an exhibition space, a study hall, a place to eat, and a Zen center. By Suzanne Labarre
Posted by Rick at 12:26 PM
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Can a Ball Help Kids Learn Braille?
Be-B could teach Braille to children, blind or not, through touch and sound. By Suzanne Labarre
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IDEA Spotlight: Speech Therapy Made Easy
The Palatometer projects tongue movements onto a computer screen, providing a clear visual of how you thpeak -- sorry, speak. By Suzanne Labaree
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Labels: speech, speech therapy
How Honeywell Is Redesigning the Skies
Bob Smith, Honeywell's CTO, talks with FastCompany.com about the technology that will soon control the skies overhead. By Cliff Kuang
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Labels: airport design
Almost Genius: An AR Interface for Drawing in 3-D
Somehow, this weird little device actually makes a decent amount of sense. By Cliff Kuang
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Labels: 3d
Friday, July 02, 2010
Prosthesis, a step closer towards new cyborg society
Prosthetic limb is a novel innovation in itself, but if comes equipped with advanced technologies, it becomes more than handy for the user. By Naresh Chauhan
Posted by Rick at 1:02 PM
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Labels: prosthesis
IceCloud fridge extracts humidity from thin air for natural cooling
Developed for the Electrolux Design Lab 2010, the "IceCloud" by Hungarian designer Fanni Csernátony is an intelligent, comfortable and eco-friendly cooler appliance that uses the natural cooling effect of water (passive cooling) and clay pots. By Naresh Chauhan
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Labels: eco-friendly
Pop-Up Restaurants Popping Up All Over
Most hot restaurants follow the same trajectory: Big investment, smash opening with celebrities and hoi-polloi, then the Yogi Berra phase, where "nobody goes there any more, it's too crowded", then decline and close. By Lloyd Alter
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Get it right, people, it's "Coroflot" for chrissakes
Microsoft may bring the Courier project back online. By Core77
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Designer Mark Sanders uploads his original Strida bike student thesis
You've seen it in the window of Design Within Reach, or cutting through traffic down Broadway; but now you can take a very different look at the iconic, folding Strida bike. By Core77
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Book Review: Box, Bottle, Bag, by Andrew Gibbs
Taking the best designs from his website the The Dieline, Gibbs has produced a lovingly photographed book of packaging accompanied with copy about the agency that designed it, often including quotes about the project. By Robert Blinn
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Thursday, July 01, 2010
From the Master of Speed Comes a Lean, Green City Car
It's a long way from the McLaren F1 and the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren to a tiny city car, but Gordon Murray, the legendary engineer whose Formula One racecars have won 50 grand prix, likes a challenge. By Jim Motavalli
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