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What do advanced presenters and winning poker players have in common?
Dr. Carmen Simon
I recently watched several professional poker players on TV, during a tournament, and realized that there are a few commonalities between them and outstanding presenters. After doing some research on poker psychology, I discovered that the similarities are more striking than I imagined.
Of course, you could argue that poker players and presenters have different types of goals. As my friend Bruce Kasanoff points out, "Poker players want to hide, not share info. They want to beat the others, not help them. They want to be deceptive, not authentic. Their goal is to personally profit, not serve others." Even though the goals may be different, the personal satisfaction after a well-played event is the same. Poker players feel great after winning. And advanced presenters feel great after a presentation where the audience buys in. What can we learn from their abilities and psychology to get there?
Know how to focus on the present moment. Winning poker players know how to block what happened in the past and avoid being concerned too much about the next moment. Barry Tanenbaum, one of the most famous poker players, reminds everyone that poker players "get paid only for making the right decision now." It's the same in presentations. Advanced presenters know how to gather cues from the audience and make adjustments "in the now." They don't engage in "woulda, shoulda, coulda" moments that have already passed. When you are concerned about the present moment (instead of thinking of the entire performance all the time), the rest of the presentation delivery will take care of itself.
Take lots of notes on previous events. Even though you are not concerned with the past during the delivery, you can still learn from the past. Here is what authors Dan Harrington and Bill Robertie note about top class poker players: "[they] go home and write down everything they've seen at the table… There are players with enormous written notebooks on the habits of hundreds of other players." Based on this information, they choose specific events, they recognize certain players, and they pick certain seats. Presentation psychology is no different. Once you engage in acute observation, you can recognize specific audience members and their habits. You can determine your position around the projector, which part of the room enhances your delivery, or the time of the day to present. You can't adjust unless you know how some people might "play" during your presentation. And this will come from a lot of observation and note-taking.
Winning poker players do not turn down "soft plays" where they compete against weaker players, but they balance those games out with ones where the stakes are higher. In a similar way, advanced presenters don't deliver the same type of presentation all the time. If you typically present to small groups, or deliver only internal presentations, challenge yourself to do large group presentations or present to real customers so you can test the range of your skills.
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BBC Natural History: Behind the scenes
November 2016
Written by Holly Langridge
Written by Holly Langridge
I recently had the pleasure of attending a Manchester Science Festival event entitled BBC Natural History: Behind the scenes. The event description had a tantalising promise of exclusive Planet Earth 2 clips, along with stories and technical information from two award-winning BBC filmmakers. It delivered in spades.
The first speaker was a charismatic Aussie named Chadden Hunter (@ChaddenH) who described his journey from wildlife biology into filmmaking. As a PhD student, he realised he'd made more of an impact on his study species through a 30-minute interview on local TV, than in all his previous years of research. At 24, and with no previous experience, he made his first moves into the world of natural history filmmaking. Chadden described the reality of filming in Antarctica, where 24-hour daylight meant the deafening noise and pungent smell of the penguins never stopped. Without any land based predators, penguins are very bold and curious on land. They plodded around the crew during the unloading and setting up of equipment, and took a particular interest in any containers vaguely penguin height.
At the other end of the habitat scale, while filming in tropical wetlands, Chadden and his guide ran into some difficulties. The water level was much lower than expected at that time of year, so even their flat-bottomed boat couldn't pass over all the vegetation and dead wood normally hidden deep below. After a few hours struggling, there was nothing for it but to get in the water and push. At points, both men were armpit deep in sludgy crocodile infested water, pushing the boat over vegetation rafts. The guides unassailable logic in this situation was to suggest they both took their shoes off, because with shoes on you couldn't tell if you were standing on a log, some vegetation, or a crocodile. With your feet, he said, at least you could recognise the distinctive texture of a crocodile's back.
Next up was Emma Brennan (@BrennandEmma), who began her career in science writing, before gradually migrating to writing resources for teachers and then researching for Autumnwatch. Her current job for BBC includes researching species and stories to pitch, directing, filming and initial editing of footage. She touched on some very interesting details I'd never thought about before, like how primates and other intelligent mammals will pay attention to the noise and motion of a drone, ruining shots where the aim is so often to show their natural behaviour.
Emma picked up a long wooden stick with a small fork and explained that stick had been all that stood between her and the drool covered teeth of a komodo dragon on a recent shoot. Well, almost all, there were also two rangers and a terrified cameraman. The crew's accommodation while filming on Komodo Island was a boat, for health and safety reasons. As the shortest person, Emma had to sleep in a cabin nicknamed 'the coffin', which made hours of reviewing footage each night an uncomfortable task! One morning on the boat, Emma woke up to a loud knocking noise. Thinking it was some loose rigging, she got up to look for the crew. What she found, however, was the crew still sleeping soundly and their boat knocking up against a cliff, having pulled up its anchor and drifted through a busy shipping lane.
The talk included an unseen trailer, two short finished clips, and some "making of" footage, which was all (predictably) fantastic, but the standout thing for me was the soundtrack. The score for Planet Earth 2 was composed by Hans Zimmer, renowned Hollywood composer and producer - and it shows. I decided there and then that I'd be watching this series on the big TV with full surround sound, housemates be damned!
When asked about the relevance of programs like Planet Earth to conservation, Chadden said the general public come to natural history for escapism, not for politics or conservation agendas, so they have to tread a very fine line. Most people working in natural history filmmaking do have a passion for conservation, but have to consider what the audience want in a show. Millions of people watch Planet Earth, much more than would ever watch a conservation film. In Frozen Planet and Africa, they did not mention conservation at all in the majority of episodes. Then in the last episode or two, they hit the conservation angle hard to give people that message. Emma added that they are able to explore conservation more through the 'making of' segment and in the extra online content.
The affect of these mainstream natural history programs on conservation is hard to quantify, and they do receive criticism for not including a stronger conservation message. However, getting so many people excited about natural history and biodiversity can only be a good thing!
Planet Earth II will start screening on Sunday the 6th of November, watch the trailer below:

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Lucknow: After successful implementation of 1090 Women Powerline, chief minister Akhilesh Yadav's pet project to train school girls as 'Power Angels' is ready to take off.
On Friday, secondary education director Amar Nath Verma wrote to all district inspector of schools (a copy of the letter is with TOI) directing them to publicise the scheme in all government girls' colleges and invite applications from girls.
According to the scheme, power angels will get police identity cards and will be designated 'special police officials' up to the age of 24 years.
In November 2012, CM had inaugurated the WPL, a helpline for distressed women, as a "Bhaiyya Dooj gift" to women of the state. Believed to be an extension, power angels scheme was supposed to kickstart in January 2015. The delay, said an education officer was delibrate so that the 'angels' could come into the picture close to the elections.
The power angels, as decided by UP's home department, will be class XI and XII girls studying in government schools in various districts. The power angels will be trained not only to protect themselves from harassment but also aid others in distress. Officials said, a power angel doing exceptional work will be felicitated, and in special cases, honoured at state level.
The order states clearly that power angels will work in the field and help WPL provide information about crimes against women. They will also keep a tab on women folk close to them, being ill-treated, as well as others. They will clandestinely inform WPL about such survivors.
Moreover, these angels will boost the morale of the survivor and her family members, and convince her to trust WPL.
Power angels will, in effect, function as police messengers, said an official. The girls will not get any honorarium for this work, reads the order, and they will do this on their own will.


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Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has criticised the plans for a £1.1 billion cultural quarter on Stratford Waterfront for proposing 'demolitions' to its award-winning London Aquatics Centre
The practice has sent an objection to the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) claiming the East Bank development will cause 'significant harm' to the design integrity of its 2014 Stirling Prize-nominated Olympic venue next door.
The Allies and Morrison-led mega-project aims to provide new facilities for some of the UK's major cultural institutions including the BBC and Sadlers Wells, creating a 'powerhouse of culture, education and innovation'.
But ZHA is objecting to a range of proposals, including demolition of the Aquatics Centre's external lift and changes to its plaza located on the bridge that connects Stratford with the Olympic Park.
In its letter, ZHA writes: 'With almost a million visitors every year since it opened to the public after the 2012 games, the venue deserves to be protected and enhanced by new developments.
'Instead the proposals as set out in the application treat the venue as an inconvenient neighbour which can be modified at will to accommodate requirements of the new development by demolishing and adding parts to the London Aquatics Centre.'
Planning documents sent to the LLDC explain there are 'existing wind conditions' on the plaza and suggest installing six columns carrying screens and planters to help mitigate wind speeds along the bridge.
The Aquatics Centre's external lift, meanwhile, will be demolished to make way for an additional lift, which according to the applicant will improve accessibility.
But ZHA director Jim Heverin, the Aquatics Centre's project director, told the AJ that the lift enclosure was an integral part of the building design.
'It was designed in conjunction with the external stairs to signify the main Aquatics Centre entrance on the lower level,' he said. 'Removing it loses the composition with the stairs and the undermines the significance of the Aquatics Centre entrance from the plaza.'
ZHA also objects to plans to 'remodel' two ground-floor areas underneath the bridge on both sides of the river with new retail and bike-parking enclosures and the installation wind mitigation masts and planters on the plaza.
'None of the proposed changes are sympathetic to the Aquatics Centre and this is a shame given the extent of area available for the Stratford West development,' said Heverin.
In its letter, ZHA adds that the building was described as a 'masterpiece' by International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge and that any alteration should be done 'in sympathy rather than destruction and indifference to its qualities'.
Urging the LLDC planning committee not to approve the application, it adds: 'We cannot accept that the qualities and capital investment of a highly successful building such as the Aquatics Centre should be so heavily compromised in the insensitive manner of the current proposals.'
But an LLDC spokesperson hit back, claiming the ZHA lift kept breaking down and needed regular repair work.
'LLDC is not modifying or altering any of part of the London Aquatics Centre main building,' they said. 'As part of the overall Stratford Waterfront development, we intend to remove the existing external lift located next to the London Aquatics Centre on Stratford Walk. This is to be replaced with two new public lifts.
'The proposal will increase the lift capacity and accessibility to meet the future visitor needs of Stratford Waterfront and the overall park. This also addresses the issues with the existing lift that breaks down and needs regular repair.'
ZHA said it only saw the proposals a few weeks before the huge scheme was submitted to planners in November.
Earlier proposals for the cultural quarter, formerly known as Olympicopolis, had to undergo a major redesign, with tower heights cut back after a row over protected views of St Paul's Cathedral.
Subject to planning permission, Stratford Waterfront is expected to open from 2022.
ZHA's summary of the proposed changes
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It will be a roadmap event for IoT Learning drive across universities under theme "Connected Universities: Connected Dreams". Most of the universities in India have adopted IoT as part of their curriculum. My team from BPUT Alumni will help Higher Education Industries to accelerate the IoT Education. We'll outline the strategies, case studies, quiz events, and many more events this day. Also till next IoT Day we'll invite wishlist from education industries such as faculties, students, alumnus.
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Tasmanian Branch Meeting - October 12th 2016
Submitted by Christopher Walkden on Thu, 29/09/2016 - 10:15am
This was a short meeting followed by a film and a nice discussion on electricity generation & distribution in Tasmania.
We had 5 members attend via Skype which worked reasonably well.
Minutes are here: 161012 Minutes.pdf
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Welcome back to the second part of this two-part travel photography series, 14 ways to take creative travel photos! This post is an extension of last weeks post, and I have 12 more tips to help you take not-boring travel photos with your iPhone (or any phone). I hope you will get a lot from this post and have lots of fun ideas of interesting photos to take on your next trip! Let's get started
Disclosure: Links below marked with an (*) are affiliate links. This means, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. I only suggest products I've used or would consider using.
How to take even more creative travel photos: 12 more ways
For part 1 in this series, click here.
1 Use a tripod
How can a tripod help me take more creative travel photos, I can hear you asking. Well, let me tell you. First of all, yes a tripod is often necessary if you are trying to take perfectly sharp or properly exposed photos, especially in low light. However it becomes completely necessary if you are taking a specific type of photo: long exposure photos.
Long exposure photos are that are traditionally done with a DSLR and a manual shutter. You leave the shutter open longer allowing more light to reach the sensor over a longer period of time resulting in a perfectly blurred or smooth photo. Since the shutter stays open for longer, any movement of the camera will result in the wrong kind of blur. It will just be a bad image. That's why you definitely need a tripod to do this.
A tripod will also help your iPhone travel photography in general. I have a similar tripod to this Joby GorillaPod, (*) which is great because of the flexible legs and it is small. For the longest time, I didn't think I needed a tripod. Then when I finally bought one, it made a huge difference in my photos. Here are some more iPhone camera accessories to up your travel photography game.
And yes, you can take long exposure photos with your iPhone! One way to do this is with the third-party app, Slow Shutter Cam. You can also do it with the Live photo feature if you have iOS 11. You can take photos like this:
2 Use burst mode
Burst mode is a feature that is part of the native iPhone camera app. To use burst mode, tap and hold the white shutter button. For as long as you have your finger on the button your iPhone will take a quick procession of photos one after the other. This is a really good way to take photos of moving subjects or when you want to capture the exact moment something happens. After taking your burst mode photos, you can select the photos in the Photos app, choose the photos you want to keep and delete the rest. Burst mode is good for different types of travel photography, like street photography, for example.
3 Shoot at different times of the day
Sometimes taking more creative travel photos means shooting at different times of the day. You might think taking photos in the middle of the day is ideal because it's the brightest, and there's the most light. But harsh sun can actually be hard to work with as a photographer. In fact, the hours after sunrise and before sunset can give you very beautiful photos. This is called the golden hour, and the light is softer and casts a warmer colour over everything. If you have the opportunity, try and take photos during the golden hour for prettier, warmer, and more creative travel photos.
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4 Be patient
Being patient is relevant in many different situations. For example, in the point above, I talked about light. Sometimes you need to wait around in one place until the light is right or a shadow is gone. You also need patience when working with the weather. You might need to wait until a cloud comes into the shot or leaves a shot for the look you want. Or you need to wait for the rain to stop – though the rain can actually work in your favour to take unique photos, plus there's the added benefits of less crowds you have to wait for.
Patience is also needed when taking travel photos in places where there are lots of people. When you go to a popular tourist attraction, you want to take cool photos, but sometimes there are too many people in your way. You could take a photo with the people in them, or you could be frustrated, give up, and move on without taking your photo. Or you could stick around for a while and patiently wait for the crowds to leave or at least move out of the way. Just make sure you have your shot arranged and your camera set up so when the moment comes you can take a photo quickly before more people get in the way.
Here's an example of a photo I took on a recent trip to Tokyo. It was just a small shrine with a few red torii gates, but I really wanted a photo of it without people. It took about ten minutes, but finally it was clear and I took the shot I wanted. (This is a reason why I prefer to travel alone – because I can spend a long time waiting for a nice shot, and I don't want to make people wait for me.)
5 Use the rain
The rain and bad weather in general can make for very nice travel photos. For example, dark moody clouds can result in creative travel photos and so can the effects of rain. Reflections, shiny surfaces, umbrellas, and water drops can be used in artful ways. For more on this topic, check out this post about rainy day photography.
6 Focus on details
Another way to take creative travel photos is get up super close to a subject and take a photo of the details instead of the whole thing. We all see whole thing, so it can be more interesting if you choose to focus on a small part of the subject. For example, you could take a photo of the entire Taj Mahal, or you could get up really close and take a photo of the detailed marble lattice work. This would be a side of the Taj Mahal that viewers might not have seen. Focusing on the details will give you more unique and interesting photos.
7 Include people
People can really make your travel photos come together. When we travel, people and the culture are often a huge part of what intrigues us about a place. So don't be afraid to include people in your shots. You can include people in a candid way or by asking their permission. Just be careful when photographing people though. Be respectful of people's privacy and dignity. And if anyone tell you to stop taking their photo, then stop.
On the chance that you do include people in your travel photos, the image can be very powerful.
8 Zoom in
I don't mean that you should use the zoom on your iPhone, I mean you should physically get close to your subject. This doesn't have to be the same as focusing on the details, as in the point above. It can be as simple as getting close enough to your subject that there are no distracting things around the edge of the frame. Filling the frame with your subject will give you more creative travel photos that make sure the subject is the main attraction.
9 Use props
Props can work well in adding something extra to your travel photos. I mentioned umbrellas, but there are lots of different things you can use as props. For example, bicycles, luggage, or guidebooks could make interesting travel photography props. When using props though, try not to make the photos too cliche, unless that's the look you're going for.
10 Find a theme
When taking travel photos you might come across something and realize you have a theme. Maybe you turned down an interesting street, and you see tons of cool things. Turn this into a mini photo essay. Creative travel photos can work together if there is a common theme running through them, like winter, food, or transportation.
11 Use HDR mode
HDR stands for high dynamic range, and is a really great way to bring out the details in high contrast settings. HDR photos are the ones that are extremely bright, vibrant, and colourful. It used to be a process to get HDR photos, but thankfully you can easily do it with just your iPhone. For a complete breakdown on HDR iPhone photography check out this post, where you'll learn more about what it is, how to do it, when to use, and when not to use it. I really like HDR and believe it will help you get creative travel photos when you do it well.
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12 Play with editing apps
Finally, after all you've done taking a bunch of cool and creative travel photos, it's time to edit them! There are so many good editing tools available for your iPhone, there's almost nothing you can't do. My favourite app is Snapseed because it's really powerful and free. For the rest of my recommended iPhone photo editing app guide, [thrive_2step id='7735′]Click here[/thrive_2step] to download.
Editing your photos is a fantastic way to explore your creativity even more, since you can play with the exposure, contrast, colours, filters, masking, light leaks, and more.
Creative travel photos conclusion
I hope you enjoyed this second post in the two part series on taking creative travel photos. For part one, click here. There are so many fun and interesting ways you can take creative travel photos. There's no reason you should have boring photos from your travels. Give some of these a try and see what kind of unique shots you can get.
And as with anything requiring creativity, don't be discouraged if you can't get any neat ideas right away. Creativity is a something that can be learned the more you do it. So keep taking photos, make mistakes, and try new things. I suggest you practice before you travel, so already have some tricks up your sleeve when you are actually on the road. And don't forget to download the cheatsheet, 24 ways to take creative travel photos. Click here to download.
And let me know in the comment section, what is your favourite way to take creative travel photos?
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German Neo-Nazis View Islamists as Allies
When protesters in Cologne last month managed, with the blessing of the city government, to prevent the holding of an "Anti-Islamification Congress," the cancellation of the event was widely hailed in the German and international media as a victory against "right-wing extremists" or, more simply put, "Nazis." (See here, for instance, from the English-language site of the German weekly Der Spiegel.)
A new report from the domestic intelligence service of the German city-state of Hamburg shows, however, that actual neo-Nazi groups in Germany -- i.e., groups that themselves embrace this description -- in fact likewise opposed the "Anti-Islamification Congress" and are notably hostile to its sponsor, the "citizens' movement" Pro-Cologne [Pro-Köln].
While the neo-Nazis agitate against what they describe as Germany's "flooding by foreigners" -- or "Überfremdung" -- they take precautions against criticizing Islamic influences or Islam as such, since the latter is rather "to be seen as an ally."
The report of the Hamburg intelligence service -- known as the Office for the Protection of the Constitution [Verfassungsschutz] -- points in particular to the hostility of the neo-Nazi North German Action Office to Pro-Cologne's "Anti-Islamification" campaign.


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The food court has been a fixture at shopping malls for years, offering a quick meal from a fast food chain or a soft pretzel or cookie washed down with an Orange Julius.
But in many parts of the country – including Atlanta – the idea is evolving into a trendier, more upscale destination known as a food hall.
»RELATED: 6 ways to savor the Sweet Auburn Curb Market
The modern food hall, according to the Los Angeles Times, is "more likely to serve a grass-fed beef burger on a brioche bun than a hot dog on a stick." Inspired by food halls in Europe, they house local food vendors and artisans and are meant to be a community gathering space and destination. Shops can also be included in this type of development.
Atlanta has joined the food hall trend in a big way, with several very popular ones – such as Ponce City and Krog Street markets – open with more in the works throughout the metro area.
Check out these six fabulous food halls you'll fall for in Atlanta:
Ponce City Market, 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta.
Located on the Beltline, Ponce City Market has quickly become a popular Atlanta destination for locals as well as out-of-town visitors and has even been named one of the best food halls in America by Vogue magazine. Eateries including Honeysuckle Gelato, Simply Seoul Kitchen and 18.21 Bitters received special shoutouts from the magazine as places to visit in the market.
The Canteen in Midtown, Fifth Street at Tech Square, Atlanta.
The Canteen in Midtown is billed as a micro food hall, so it has a tidy layout rather than a sprawling one. The food hall is the latest project from chef Todd Ginsberg and the team that's behind The General Muir as well as Fred's Meat & Bread and Yalla at Krog Street. These restaurants have also joined The Canteen, along with TGM Bagel, a mini-deli where you can build your own bagel.
Here's a handful of food halls still in the works for metro Atlanta:
Marietta Square Market, inside Marietta Station, 68 N. Marietta Parkway NW, Marietta.
A group of developers is planning to model Marietta Square Market after the popular Krog Street and Ponce City markets in Atlanta, bringing eateries and vendors together in downtown Marietta. The food hall, slated for a fall 2018 opening, is expected to span 18,000 square feet and have the look and feel of an old train depot, according to a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution story.
Peachtree Corners' Town Center, 5200 block of Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Corners.
Expected complete construction in 2018, Peachtree Corners' Town Center will feature several restaurants as well as other businesses such as the Tipsy Salonbar, which serves mimosas and other drinks to customers getting haircuts, manicures and other services. Restaurant tenants will include Farm Burger, Marlow's Tavern and Feed Fried Chicken. A movie theater, Cinebistro, will also serve food.
The Daily, 11556 Rainwater Drive, Alpharetta.
Alpharetta will join the ranks of metro Atlanta cities embracing the food hall concept with The Daily. It's located near North Point Mall at a site previously occupied by The Varsity and will combine indoor space with a garden courtyard. King of Pops Bar and Biscuit Love are two of the first announced tenants, and customers will also be able to enjoy music and games in the outdoor area. The Daily is scheduled to open in May 2018.
Main & Main, Colony Square at Midtown, Atlanta.
Main & Main is expected to have 12 to 15 purveyors in 22,000 square feet of indoor space at Colony Square. A central bar with indoor/outdoor seating will serve as an anchor for the food hall, and developers are looking for restaurant concepts such as Indian street food, oyster bar and salad/grain bowls to create a unique fast-casual food hall. Work is scheduled to start this fall and be completed in the fall of 2019.
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ijor wrote:In all the cases I confirmed that the Pasti image is ok. The reason of failure seems to be bugs, or lack of precision, in the emulators. In one case it seems the game is for ST only (not STe), so this might be the reason it doesn't run under Steem.
Blood Money
Hyperforce (possibly, non-STe game)
ppera wrote:I hear first time that ST only programs work not under Steem... Are you sure in this?
Dio wrote:...and the stacked PC from a bus error on a movem instruction must be correct. The rest of it was fine, and I'd have thought it wasn't as picky about the CPU core accuracy as the trace-with-SR-as-key decrypters.
Ian wrote:4 Wheel Drive compilation from Gremlin, Combo racer from the boot disk doesn't work, everything else on the disk(s) do though.
I will post any more I find in this thread to if thats OK?
AtariZoll wrote:Here it works. I tried first under Steem SSE, thinking that it has some tricky CPU code, as some other Titus games. But actually it works in Steem 3.2 too fine. Pasti - max accuracy . TOS 2.06 , 4MB . I use Steem Debugger, but it should not affect work .
AtariZoll wrote:I just checked - I have Pasti 0.2F at both emulator versions currently active. So, try with it ..
AtariZoll wrote:Here is it :
AtariZoll wrote:I can still count up to 2 There is about 10 sec pause after shorter loading after Titus logo shows. After that loads further and may start game.
AtariZoll wrote:It must be some regional restriction (I don't have time now to trace it). Works not with French TOS 1.02, 1.06 (have not FR 2.06) . Works with UK 1.62, 2.06. And with German 2.06 too. So, try with some UK TOS .
npomarede wrote:AtariZoll wrote:It must be some regional restriction (I don't have time now to trace it). Works not with French TOS 1.02, 1.06 (have not FR 2.06) . Works with UK 1.62, 2.06. And with German 2.06 too. So, try with some UK TOS .
I confirm it doesn't work with french TOS, but it's OK with UK/US, thanks for pointing that.
Steven Seagal wrote:I have a question for you too.
Does Combo Racer on the atarimania STX of 4 Wheel Drive work in future Hatari?
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Ghee is the love of my life. My story with this healthiest of the healthy fats is a story with a happy ending.
Ghee has myriad health benefits, not least being the best one to fry with. You might have heard about fats going rancid or turning into those harmful, trans fat ones when heated. Ghee does not go bad quickly. In fact Teflon goes bad before ghee does. So, if you need to enjoy fried food, make sure you fry it in ghee. I have even changed olive oil in my Italian kitchen to ghee. I add the olive oil at the end of cooking so that it keeps its good qualities and I get the flavour I want.
When good quality ghee is used in reasonable quantities it reduces blood cholesterol, enhances digestion and metabolism. In fact, the gut produces ghee on its own, called butyric acid, and without it the gut cannot function properly. Ghee is also brain food, it nourishes and lubricates the nervous system and is very good for the eyes. In fact, I often prescribe an application of ghee straight into the eyes for those having problems with dryness, heat and tiredness. I also heal eye infections with ghee, the last one being those of my 3-year-old. Talk to my previous receptionist. She had an infection in both eyes and it was dealt within three days with a frequent application of ghee. It works wonders.
Here's how to make it:
- Melt 2-3 packs of organic unsalted butter in a pot
- Let the butter melt really, really slowly so the milk residue (proteins) settle at the bottom of the pot
- Pour the mixture through a muslin cloth and what is strained through the cloth is fresh ghee
If your hob is too hot to let the butter melt slowly, don't worry – you can still obtain good ghee by slowly letting it boil for a few hours. The milk solids then come to the surface and you can peel them off and, in the end, pour the mixture through a muslin cloth to get your homemade ghee.
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Looks stunning doesn't it ?
Such a stunning locale, a pure and lively river sheltered in greenery and a lonely person bowing at awe !
Well, there's a reason, its textured in green ! Green, apart from beauty, also denotes someone getting sick 😛 Hahaa… yeah ! Behind this beauty, that's exactly what was happening here, he was peeing on the river-banks ! Now all this Greenery makes you sick doesn't it ??? 😉


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When it comes to Japan, China seems torn. On security issues, it is becoming increasingly hawkish -- witness its recent declaration of an Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) over the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands in the East China Sea. But on economic ties -- from Japanese imports to Japanese investments -- it is becoming increasingly dovish. In short, China has started to delink economics from politics.
This represents a big reversal from last year, when the Middle Kingdom believed that it could use Japan's dependence on the Chinese market to wrest territorial concessions from Japan. In the summer and fall of 2012, riots and boycotts of Japanese products -- some of them encouraged by the Chinese government -- spread across China after Yoshihiko Noda, who was then Japan's prime minister, bought from their private Japanese owner some of the Senkaku (Diaoyu) Islands, which are controlled by Japan but also claimed by China.
A sign that China has given up on that gambit was seen in Chinese media reporting on the visit of a top-level Japanese business delegation to Beijing in November. China's state-owned TV network, CCTV, reported, "Putting aside their countries' diplomatic deadlock, the two sides are seeking better economic ties." To be sure, the normalization of economic ties could be interrupted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's widely criticized December 26 visit to the Yasukuni Shrine, which is controversial because it honors, among others, 14 Class-A World War II–era war criminals. But otherwise, Chinese-Japanese economic relations (but not political ties) are set to get better, not worse.
The delinking limits the ways that Beijing can pressure Tokyo -- or induce Japanese business to pressure Abe. In turn, it forces China to rely on policies, such as the ADIZ, that could alienate other Asian neighbors. For example, in its ADIZ, China has included air space not only above the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands but also above a Korean-held island. Moreover, China's ADIZ, unlike those of other nations, affects civilian passenger
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Oct. 14, 2005
Riverside, CA - Courtesy UCR Sports Information...
UC Riverside overcame a 2-0 deficit, scoring three second-half goals to defeat Cal State Fullerton, 3-2, Friday afternoon at the UCR Soccer Stadium. The victory snaps a three-game losing streak for the Highlanders, who improve to 3-8-1, 1-3-0 in the Big West, while dropping the Titans to 2-9-1, 0-4-0.
UCR scored three times in the final 13 minutes and twice in the last seven to shock the Titans. After falling behind 2-0 in the 52nd minute, UCR freshman defender David Watson scored his first collegiate goal on an improbable 35-yard shot that cleared Titan goalie Matt Cowan and landed in the top corner of the net. Sophomore forward Joey Pacheco was awarded the assist.
Given new life, UCR equalized at 83:29. Pacheco started the move by finding freshman forward Kyle Ochoa on the right touchline. Ochoa sent a low cross into the penalty area where senior forward Randy Poggio met it with a diving header that found the bottom right corner of the goal. It was Poggio©^s third goal of the season.
The Highlanders grabbed the winner with 3:28 remaining as Poggio and Ochoa again linked up. Ochoa settled a long clearance from the defense inside the UCR half, then played a neat one-two with Poggio in the center circle. With the return pass, Poggio found a sprinting Ochoa alone in the Titan half and Ochoa had a one-on-one with Cowan. The attacker got his toe to the ball first, poking it past Cowan before the two collided. UCR went ahead 3-2 but both players stayed down for several minutes. Ochoa soon rose to his feet while Cowan had to be stretchered off after a 25 minute delay.
Cowan, who missed the first month of the season with a broken foot, suffered a laceration to the head that required stitches and a concussion. A cat-scan was taken to determine if there were any facial fractures.
Despite pushing all their men forward, the Titans could not find their third goal in losing their fourth straight game.
The contest had started brightly for Cal State Fullerton, which took the lead after eight minutes. Jacob Shumway gathered a loose ball in the box and pushed the ball to Eugene Brooks, whose left-footed shot beat UCR sophomore goalkeeper Jordan King to open the scoring.
UCR had more of the offensive chances in the first half but their shots were either off-target or turned away by Cowan. The Highlanders outshot CSUF 10-5 in the opening 45 minutes but found themselves trailing 1-0 at the half.
Much like the first half, Fullerton scored eight minutes into the second period. Arron Craggs sent a through-ball to Jose Barragan, who beat the UCR offside trap before dribbling around King to make it 2-0 to the Titans.
UCR held an overall shot advantage of 19-9. King did not make a save but garnered the win. Cowan stopped six shots before giving way to Bobby Armstrong, who was not called into action for the final three minutes.
The Highlanders improve to 5-4 all-time against the Titans and have won four of the last five meetings. This was the sixth consecutive match between the two schools to be decided by a one goal margin.
UCR remains at home this weekend to host Cal Poly on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Titans host the Mustangs on Wednesday night.


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jrwap needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 56 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
We currently have thousands of members nation wide and are looking for a new logo. This logo should be designed to integrate into the present website. It must also be simple enough to create stickers for our members cars... and look good on t-shirts, hats, etc.
Club-tC or Club-tC.com
Scion tC Enthusiasts Resource or come up with your own slogan
Desired Color Scheme:
Blue / Yellow as seen at http://www.Club-tC.com
Desired Style:
Be Creative!
Accepted File Formats:
Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
Website: http://www.Club-tC.com
Please use the sites blue and yellow theme when creating the logo.Â
It should include 'Club-tC' or 'Club-tC.com' somewhere in it. Any graphics should be of a Scion tC car or something related.Â
Do not use the Scion logo or any part of it!
Our community members will provide feedback and will help decide the winner.
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Configure Pidgin to connect to Google Talk
We announced a new communications product, Hangouts, in May 2013. Hangouts will replace Google Talk and does not support XMPP.
Once you download Pidgin, you'll need to configure your client to connect to the Google Talk service.
To configure your account:
- Open Pidgin.
- Select Add.
- Enter the following information in the Add Account window:
- Protocol: XMPP
- Screen Name: your Google Talk username (without any @ symbol or domain).
- Server: Enter the portion of your email address after the @ symbol. For example, firstname.lastname@example.com will enter example.com as the server value.
- Password: we suggest leaving this field blank for increased security, but if you'd like to log in automatically, enter your password
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- Click Save.
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Many of us are heard saying, "I am so tight!" Even yogins who practice regularly feel tight if they take a long break.
Living a life includes a variety of colors through many different events and circumstances. We work hard. We have family to take care of, we run around and a common complaint always is, "I don't have time!" But if we want to stay healthy for years to come so that we can take care of our loved ones and including ourselves, we have to stretch, strengthen and balance every day, even on days we feel we do not have more than 5 minutes to ourselves!
There is always 10 minutes that one can spend on one self. If that is not the case, it is time to re-look at our lives! if you are someone who is unable to find 10 minutes during the day, then wake up 10 minutes early or sleep 10 minutes later. Assess you daily schedule, and see what burns away your time that can be cut out to make room for 10 healthy minutes for yourself.
A lot of health can happen in 10 minutes. Let's see what can we do to keep our limbs moving, to keep them strong, supple and flexible when we only have 10 minutes at a time or even less.
Combine yogic stretches with deep breathing and meditation and you have hit the jackpot!
Sun Salutation Surya Namaskar
One of the best yogic exercises is Sun Salutation, and does not take more than 10 minutes.
Besides Sun Salutation, one can indulge in quick body stretches throughout the day no matter where they are – office, car, standing and waiting, and even on vacation!
1. Sitting in Cross Legged Easy Pose in correct posture and alignment for a few minutes does wonders for the body.
2. Back Arm Stretches is so effective for the shoulders, neck and arms
3. Upward Arm Stretch gives you the much needed energizing lift
4. Arm Stretch Across The Chest helps the shoulders and the arm joints
5. Neck Stretches are neck stress releasers
6. Upper Body Stretch And Twist are very effective in opening up the upper body
7. Rinsing Twist is the much loved pose that creates stretching, detoxing and de-stressing for the entire body
Incorporate these few stretches wherever you go and reap the benefits for years to come.
At Wellness Haven we do these every day in many different classes throughout the day.


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Back in Part 1, we began the story of Erin and Koonal's wedding. Working with two very stylish people, I knew we would come up with a concept for their wedding that embraced everything about the two of them.
Style Inspiration: This wedding was truly the definition of a fusion wedding in every sense of the word. The wedding was a perfect mix of Erin and Koonal's personal styles, which are more urban and trendy with a tiny mix of preppy, and their individual backgrounds. All of which were reflected in every choice they made.
With a highly stylized venue like Glen Echo Park, there is a fine line between coming up a with a look that worked with, rather than fight against, the character of the space and a look that can be seen as kitschy. Thoughts of Cotton Candy or Popcorn carts came to mind but we decided to be inspired by the park rather than replicate it. The table numbers had an illustration of a bumper car, which was the closest we got to anything park related. The bride wanted a 'stylish country' feel so we used chicken wire fencing as the backing for holding the escort cards, which had a photo of each guest with the bride or groom. The hanging round paper lanterns helped to make the space feel more intimate.
Colors: The colors for the wedding were inspired by the two different color shawls worn by the bridesmaids. One had orange and fuchsia, and the other had teal and purple. These vibrant colors are prominent in Hindu wedding decor and attire, a nod to the groom's heritage. We used them throughout in the ceremony decor, all the paper products [click here to see their design set], the flowers, the linens, and the lanterns. We used teal and purple linens for cocktail hour and then orange and fuchsia linens for dinner. The white napkins and chairs calmed the vibrant colors.
The Setting: For the ceremony, Erin and Koonal wanted to honor their respective families and treat it as a sacred and reverential experience. Because they wanted it to be more formal, they chose Oxon Hill Manor and its beautiful mansion and grounds. We completely switched gears for the reception. Erin and Koonal wanted this part of the celebration to be much more casual and relaxed so they chose Glen Echo Park. What a hidden gem! Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres were served in the Cuddle Up, while dinner and dancing were held in a former Bumper Car Pavilion.
Wedding ceremony – The ceremony took place under a mandap and was performed by a Lutheran minister and a Hindu priest. The groom and his family began with a bharat, a processional with joyous music and dancing. [Read more about Hindu weddings here] During the ceremony, the couple lit a unity candle. The basic structure of the ceremony was a Lutheran ceremony with important Hindu elements inserted. It all worked really well together. I really enjoy fusion ceremonies and seeing how two different religions combine at the joining of two people.
Food: With the bride and groom and a number of their guests being vegetarians, we had a great time working with Windows Catering on coming up with a menu. The final menu had a balanced selections of Indian and American flavors, ending with a sundae bar perfect for summer weddings.
Stay tuned for Part 3, the vendor roundup! — Vicky
All Photos (except the one of the wraps): Joseph Allen Photography


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This week has been good so far training wise. I did a whopping 6.8 miles over the last 3 days and I have faltered already. I know! I can feel all the beady eyes looking at me so you all can stop now. I haven't cross trained the last 2 days like I had planned. BUT it's the first week so I should be ok. I was very cautious about stretching and foam rolling regardless how much I actually ran. I don't want to get injured again. I have had some issues with ITBS and Plantar Fasciitis. Both are not fun by any means. I wouldn't wish those on anyone in my wildest dreams.
Thursday morning's run was a real struggle. I didn't want to get out of bed and go work out. I kept telling myself that I would do it later but the chances of that happening are slim to none so I should just get up early and do it. So reluctantly I did get up and do it. But let me tell you that mental struggle was real on those 1.5 miles. WOW! I know my mental toughness isn't what it use to be but I was able to power through and had to keep psyching myself out of what was going on on the treadmill. The mental part took more than I could handle yesterday. I was drained after my run for sure.
I have a virtual 5k to run tomorrow. Sparkle Athletic is running the Ragnar So Cal relay this weekend for the girls who can't. They are raising money for Rett Syndrome. It affects mainly girls and robs them of the ability to walk, talk and play. This year they set up a virtual 5k to help fundraise for the Girl Power 2 Cure foundation. They will be running 200 miles and started this morning so hopefully they will have a fun time and enjoy each of those 200 miles. So I'm running tomorrow to join them, virtually of course and I can't wait. I will also be running the Cherry Blossom 10 Miler. I can't believe that the time has already arrived. It seems like yesterday that we were signing up for the lottery. The trees should be out and it should be a great weather day. I'm really looking forward to it. As well as running with a fantastic group of ladies.
It's going to be a good weekend and I can't wait to conquer these miles.
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Rock Climbing Photos : Sport : Me on the 5.10 @ White Trash Wall
Me on the 5.10 @ White Trash Wall
Pretty much this climb and the bouldering are the reasons to climb at White Trash, if you live in San Marcos......if not, don't bother. Be kind to the handlebar at the top, it won't last forever!
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Amy Henion believes tiny houses could be the ticket to the freedom and security she and other young professionals need to succeed.
Amy Henion, like most college students and recent grads, isn't sure what the next few years will hold While fretting about how she will manage to pay the bills while still being flexible to new opportunities, Amy stumbled upon a potential solution to her concerns of high rent and poor mobility: tiny houses! In this talk Amy shares the benefits of tiny living, and the history of the ever growing tiny house movement in America.
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)


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"Last Night' a wacky apocalypse
AS AN ACTOR, Don McKellar makes an angular retentive. In such movies as Atom Egoyan's "Exotica" and Alan Zweig's
"Vinyl," in which he discloses his obsessive love of LPs, McKellar exceeds as a neurotic who probably washes his hands before and after he takes a leak. That apparent tendency toward cleanliness and compulsion serves him well as a filmmaker.
His cynicism-lite "Last Night" is a shockingly eloquent, nearly moving feat of Y2K-trendiness, so immaculate even in its rioting scenes that it seems like the streets have been scoured with a toothbrush.
Designed as a love song for the apocalypse with
"Guantanamera" on its soundtrack, "Last Night" spends the final six hours in the lives of a disparate group of Torontonians as they try in their various, only occasionally forced eccentricities to tie up the loose ends of their existences.
With a nod to fellow Canadian writer-director Egoyan, the film overlaps characters and circumstances into an amusing synthesis of pathos, irony and optimism that takes this "end-of-the-world" thing seriously.
Everybody is looking for something in these waning hours, including Patrick, McKellar's sarcastic neurotic who wanders to his parents' home for a last Christmas dinner with his sister (Sarah Polley) and her new boyfriend (Trent McMullen).
He befriends a woman (fine Sandra Oh) who's desperate to get home in time for destruction to fulfill the suicide pact she's made with her husband, while his best friend (Callum Keith Rennie) is trying to enact all the sex acts he'd always fantasized.
The zany atmosphere is a given - people overturning cars and rioting beneath the highway: Is there any other way to end it all in a movie? - but "Last Night" is disarmingly calm and accepting of its characters' fate, and it's not above heightened emotionalism.
The difference between us and our northern neighbors is that we send Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck into space to stop oblivion. They, meaning McKellar, would rather have phantasmagoric Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg in a small role as a utilities manager somberly ringing up every customer in the database to say thanks for using power before the end comes. Even the fatalism is tidy.
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"Last Night'
CAST Don McKellar, Sandra Oh, Callum Keith Rennie, Sarah Polley, David Cronenberg
WRITER-DIRECTOR Don McKellar
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The exterior of the CrossRoads Sunset Trail Super Lite travel trailer is completely sleek and modern looking with its tinted windows that help protect your interior decor from fading and its painted fiberglass front cap that curves over to the roof and delivers a more aerodynamic approach. However, you will enjoy spending your evenings outside of the Sunset Trail for more reasons than just the appealing exterior vibe because each unit comes equipped with an electric awning with LED lights and outdoor speakers which create the perfect place to host a late-night get together with friends.We have 1 SS289QB availableView Inventory
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Brand new innovations to camera and streaming technology is creating an all-new layer to sports
betting. The underdeveloped American sports gambling system can expect an upgrade with all
new ways to bet on entirely new aspects of gaming that would not be possible without this new
Using live streaming technology, players will be able to place bets on any and every aspect that
the designers can think of, from the number of times the ball will be dribbled before it reaches
the basket to whether the referee will call a foul. There is great potential for a more social aspect
of betting in which players can see their friends' custom bets on social media and then choose to
either join in or take the opposing bet. Ideally, bets will be set and then resolved nearly
instantaneously while the game is still in progress, creating a rich and interactive experience for
the players.
To make this dream a reality, sports entertainment companies must first use their live video feeds
to create a streaming service just for gamblers. This sort of perk is already available in the UK,
where about 80% of sports betting is done in real-time. Next, this video stream must be
monitored for betting opportunities, and each bet resolved and rewarded. Likely, big-name
casinos will pick up the trend, and real-time sports betting will be available not only online but
on mobile and inside the casino as well.
With its complex history in gambling law, the United States may expect some delays compared
to more gambling-friendly areas such as the UK. In fact, the United States is estimated by the
CEO of the Sport Integrity Monitor to be five years behind the UK in sports gambling
technology. The problem lies behind the vague and constantly changing laws around sports
betting and other gambling acts that take place outside of a casino. Seeing the law constantly
being in sway, corporations are unwilling to invest in the expensive equipment and streaming
subscriptions necessary to start up real-time sports betting.
It may be a long time coming, but real-time sports betting is on its way to America. Easy access
to sports betting may change the face of how friends watch sports, from the playoffs to the Super
Bowl. Get ready to download a new gambling app that will finally bring players closer to the


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I'm glad you're having fun! Naomi's drawing is amazing – I used to "draw" my own characters by tracing the illustrations and changing them a bit! On another note, I met Andy Lane who writes Young Sherlock the other day at the Guernsey Literary Festival. He was excellent too!
Steve's Space
Where have I been?
Hi! First up – I've got a dog! Say hello to Clara (so called because she's very good at running up and down corridors like Clara on Doctor Who). She keeps me company in my work cottage! She loves destroying tennis balls. It's her thing.
(By the way, if you click on the pictures on this page, they will get magically larger…)
My latest book came out! It's a sequel to Twit, called… 'TWIT TWOO'. See what we did there?
The next book to come out is the paperback edition of Shoot to Kill. Here I am at the Bath Festival, with the very first person to own a signed copy of this edition. Even I don't have a copy yet!
Meanwhile, 14-year-old Naomi – who used to read Astrosaurs and draw pictures of the characters when she was younger – recently rediscovered her collection and old artworks. She was inspired to create a new picture and sent it to me on the Steve Cole Books Facebook page. Isn't it COOL? I'm really impressed.
I've got a lot of events coming up this week – Wimbledon Festival, Ilkley Festival and also Cheltenham Festival. On Saturday 10th October I'll be revealing the title and cover of my NEW Young Bond book which comes out next year… If you're in the area, come along! More details right here
I can't wait because I'll be coming over to the Cheltenham festival to see you, Steve! I haven't seen you since the Cheltenham Waterstones festival in 2013 and I'm very excited! It would be nice to talk to you again.
By the way, your Young Bond novel – Shoot to Kill is amazing! I'm in the library all lunchtimes at school reading it! I can't wait to find out what the new one is going to be like.
Also, I love your dog, Clara. I bet the name suits her just fine.
Hi Steve, We're Y6 pupils from Pool Primary in West Yorkshire and we're coming to see you this afternoon at Ilkley festival. Awesome dog!
We really enjoy reading your books, they're fantastic! See you later!
your the funniest man alive, will we be seeing you again, im thinking of a new superhero his name is super bolt.
hi if you was a superhero which one will it be and what superpower would you have
and I came to the cheltnahm litracy festival
Did you know I am getting Astrosaurs vs Cows in action!
Steve, you inspired me and your books are so cool and guess what
I am making my own book. It's called Heroric Squad- Anvey's great adventure. I'll tell you when it's finished.
Tell me if you want to hear page one of HERORIC SQUAD Anvey's great adventure!
Chapter 1- Anvey's first adventure
One day Anvey dreamed of a shadow warroir and a flying cat that suddenly fired out magic rainbows at him, then…darkness…
His mum woke him up and said it's time to go to school.
Anvey hated school because he always got bullyed by teenagers because of his creative drawings.
Jackson and his gang kept throwing chewing gums at him.
Suddenly a bird squawked…
Thanks for reading and tell me if you want page 2.
You can buy it in about before December.
Iam on page 41
Everyone turned around, it was Jackson who had the attention.
Jackson had no idea why everyone was looking at his head, even his horrible gang.
Then he saw something white and shiny in front of his eyes.
He looked up at the sky and saw a circle of birds. Jackson was right below them… He dared to touch his head as a little girl laughed.
Sorry steve, you can buy the hole thing when it's published.
is it ok if i put in my book:
To steve cole
I'm making a new Heroric Squad comix and cards, I'll post'em to you.
Should I send them to Random house?
my comix is nearly finished!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, Steve, we have an emergency situation of… Robots!!!!!!!!!!!
They've got us all captured and we need you to set us free.
You will find guards there but if you see a gold sparkly small box with a button, what ever you do… press it so the guards will disactivate.
Then you are there.
Many thanks, Heroric Squad.
Who's my biggest fan!?!
Just kidding!
I love it! The start is amazing!
I really want to be the first one to buy it!
Steve, do you like it too?
Go Heroric Squad!
Is there ganna be more Heroric Squad books.
why is it called that? why not HEROIC squad?
And, about that question, you will find it in the book!
One clue, Hero and Ric!
I love the start!
Why is it called Heroric squad not HEROIC squad?
Is there more books coming out soon!
I commented on your youtube video!
Hi Steve! I loved when you came to my school in Bracknell! You where amazing and very funny!
I LOVE DOGS!!!!!!! I hate kitties! (well, they are OK!)
Actually I quite like cats not to OFFEND anyone
willl you make a nother hunting book. Z rex is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yuor book are vary good and i would like to see an other book.


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Looking to write CSS for your Drupal sites faster and easier, and eliminate common defects? The first step probably involves choosing a CSS preprocessor to make your stylesheets programmable and accelerate the production of code. There are several out there which are widely supported, but the ones we really like to use are SASS and Compass. This article explains how to set up these tools for use within Drupal.
SASS is a CSS preprocessor. With it, you can write programmable stylesheets - meaning that variables, nested code, mixins, and inheritance all become part of how they are written. These stylesheets then compile into traditional CSS, saving time and effort by keeping the code small and the generated output compatible with all major browsers.
Compass adds another layer of efficiency to the process by providing support for vendor-specific markup and common design patterns. Instead of having to remember to prefix border-radius properties with all the current vendor-specific mixins, you can write a single line of code that will compile with support for them automatically built in.
Together, these technologies work to reduce the complexity of your themes. Instead of creating style rules that apply to individual page elements, you can create rules that are inherited by multiple styles and used throughout your CSS code. You can specify variables that are used throughout your theme (for instance, colors) and know that they are being used correctly every time they are applied. This eliminates some of the more common deficiencies with themes and improves your ability to support your theme over time.
Several popular Drupal themes support SASS and Compass natively (most notably, Zen) while others can have support added without too much effort. It's easy to get started using them, and here's a guide for how to get going:
Install SASS
SASS and Compass are widely supported on all major operating systems. You can work with them using one of the major applications for compiling SASS files. These applications are great for designers who have no interest in the command line and are looking to get started right away.
For people who want to use the command line, however, the first step in setting up SASS is installing Ruby.
What what what? Ruby is not Drupal! Well, websites built in Ruby are certainly not Drupal, but Ruby is a lot more than a framework for developing web applications. SASS was originally written in Ruby and uses it to watch for and compile changes to style sheets.
If you are using Linux, start by installing Ruby via apt, rbenv, or rvm. Depending on your distro, it may already be installed.
If you are using a Mac, Ruby comes pre-installed. You may still want to download RVM, however, to allow you to switch between different versions of Ruby.
If you are using Windows, the best way to get started is using the Ruby installer. It will set up Ruby on your machine so that it can be executed on a command line.
Installing SASS
Once Ruby is installed, installing SASS is easy. From your command line, enter the following:
gem install sass
This will install SASS on your machine. If you run into errors, it probably means you need to run this command with sudo.
Install Compass
With Ruby and SASS installed, it's much easier to install Compass. Enter the following in your command line to set up your system to use Compass.
gem update --system
gem install compass
Create a Project (Optional)
If your theme is already configured to use SASS, you will find a file called config.rb. If that's there, great, you are ready to get started working with SASS and Compass right away.
If not, you will need to create a new project. Creating a project means you are creating a set of files SASS will use to compile your stylesheets. You can create a new project using any one of the apps mentioned, or by running the following through the command line:
compass create [project-name]
Just replace [project-name] with the name of your project, and Compass will create the following files and directories.
- config.rb - which houses the settings used when Compass compiles your stylesheets
- sass/ - which houses the SASS files that will be used to create stylesheets
- stylesheets/ - which houses the stylesheets that will be generated by SASS
A few things to keep in mind:
- Drupal themes commonly use a css/ directory to house stylesheets. If this is important to you, you can specify the directory where stylesheets will generate by adding --css-dir "css" to the command above.
- In the sass subdirectory, several files will be created: screen.scss, print.scss and ie.scss. You can use these to write your SASS code, but you don't have to. Any files you add to the sass directory will be automatically compiled for you.
Watch Your Project for Changes
Once you have SASS and Compass set up and have created a new project, the next step is to tell Compass to watch for changes. Every time a file changes in your theme's SASS directory, Compass will compile a new version of the stylesheet. To tell Compass to watch for changes, you can enter the following on the command line.
compass watch [path-to-project]
If you watch your command line, it will provide an ongoing list of files that have been compiled and errors that may appear.
And that's it. You are now ready to get started with SASS and Compass. Happy styling!


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The Santa Cruz Reserve Wheels set strength & impact resistance as its top priority, just without the harsh, stiff ride that usually comes along with it. Complete with Lifetime warranty.
Whether it's a sunset lap with friends or a race run against the clock, a broken wheel ruins any ride. Santa Cruz set strength and impact resistance as our highest priority, but strength doesn't have to mean uncomfortably stiff. The Santa Cruz Reserve Carbon Wheels are compliant enough to avoid that harsh "wooden" ride that gives some carbon rims a bad name offroad.
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One thing Santa Cruz knew for certain when going into the Reserve Wheel project three years ago was that the industry standard impact test for carbon wheels wasn't going to cut it. That test, approved by the UCI, impacts both sides of a rim equally with a flat rubber pad without a tire mounted on the wheel. It's designed to replicate a pothole-type impact on the road.
On a mountain bike, a rock is much more likely to only hit one side of the rim, so the rim beads have to be independently strong. Santa Cruz created a test in their lab that simulates one side of the rim landing directly on a square-edged rock from over 3 feet in the air with no suspension, and a lightweight tire inflated to 25psi.
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Like many of the tests and standards required today, rim and wheel benchmarks were ported over from road biking. The Reserve Wheels - unsurprisingly, pass those easily, but Santa Cruz don't think they're adequate for mountain biking, which is why they came up with their own.
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