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Technology is taking giant steps with every passing day and is coming up with new concepts from time to time. The game Pokémon Go was one such invention that introduced gamers to the possibilities of augmented reality. While this concept is now very prevalent in the entertainment industry, it is also making waves in the education sector and augmented reality in education in India is becoming a reality.
The introduction of augmented reality has improved the quality of content of education drastically. As opposed to a subject being taught by the teacher in an abstract and boring manner, children can now experience education in a more tangible and visual medium. Children can now see 3D objects in front of them. This has led to better interaction and interest among children as well as quicker assimilation of the subject being taught.
The days of audio and visual medium as expressed through a presentation on screen or video are going to be fast replaced with a combination of virtual reality as well as augmented reality.
What is augmented reality then?
Essentially, this is a technology that uses digital information in a manner that blends into the physical environment of the user. Mere semantic representations without any physical affordance have failed to engage children attention span. Now AR is able to facilitate the bridging of real with the virtual, taking the experience of learning to a totally new level.
It is now possible for children to relate to stories at the pre primary and primary levels through interactive sequences that make the characters and other pictures come alive from the books. The AR devices take children to a different plateau altogether.
Augmented reality in education in India is still in its nascent stages
Though the technology has not become very popular as yet, schools and parents are recognizing the tremendous benefits it can provide. Children would be able to understand and assimilate complex education content and would take more interest in learning about them.AR apps are also available on mobile devices, making it easier for anybody to access this technology.
It is necessary here to highlight the difference between Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. The former transports the viewer into another world while the latter makes use of the physical environment of the viewer in the real world to provide a much more enhanced experience. AR thus puts new information on the already existing one and more importantly is also more cost effective.
AR incorporation into the education sector is wonderful news for teachers and children
It is no secret that teachers want to do their job well and would like to provide the best education content for their children. The introduction of Educational Augmented reality apps in education in India will foster this sentiment greatly. Parents, teachers and children will find the process of education an enriching experience and not a burden thrust on them.
In India, We can start off with preschool curriculum augmented books and augmented reality worksheets that have graphics superimposed on pages for a superb visual experience.


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Australia-based artist Patrick Brown created these featured Grand Theft Auto artworks with much detail, showing ten amazing scenes from the incredibly addictive game.
Grand Theft Auto is listed as one of top games in Gamespot.com. Patrick Brown's use of color and bold lines within this series is definitely a representation of his skills in creating such illustrations. See the ten-image series by Patrick Brown for yourselves in the featured gallery.
Implications - The lines between video games and art are now being blurred. Graphic designers for these games spend countless hours creating imaginary worlds and artists are being heavily influenced by the alternate realities they are being exposed to.
The 8-bit artistry of the original Nintendo or Game Boy is now being replaced with interactive art and because of this, artists are being drawn into the creative world of gaming.
These Grand Theft Auto Artworks by Patrick Brown are Ultra Vibrant
cuded.com — January 10, 2011 — Art & Design
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Couching is an excellent way to embellish plain needlepoint designs. There is something particularly satisfying about adding accents and highlights to needlepoint by working surface embroidery on top of completed stitches to draw attention to specific areas of a project.
Although commonly used in general embroidery on soft fabrics like silk or linen, "couching" can be equally effective in needlepoint when it is worked on top of basic tent stitches to emphasize a particular design feature.
Couching and Surface Embroidery in Needlepoint
While you can couch threads on the surface of most tightly woven fabrics without any other stitching; in needlepoint, couching cannot be done directly on top of the needlepoint canvas because most threads used for couching are either too textured, thick or delicate to pull through the rough fibers of needlepoint canvas.
Instead, threads used for couching must lay flat on top of the canvas and be secured at regular intervals with thinner more pliable thread that can easily move through the canvas.
Almost anything can be couched onto needlepoint canvas; however, metallic braids and cords, strands of metal commonly used in goldwork as well as specific ribbon threads are more common examples of fibers used for couching.
To create genuinely stunning effects, several strands of these threads can be placed side by side and couched together. Or, better still, they can be twisted, knotted and formed into exciting shapes as desired before being couched.
Types of Couching for Needlepoint
Couched threads can be tied down with elaborate or straightforward decorative needlepoint stitches. There are as many different couching techniques as there are needlepoint stitches—from straight to slanted to embellished stitches. Here are a few of the more interesting couching techniques:
- Simple couching: This is the most common form of couching that uses one ply of thin thread in the same color as the thread to be couched (see image above). Short regularly spaced stitches are worked over a single strand of non-stitchable thread to secure it to the top of the canvas.
- Staggered couching: Using the same method as in simple couching, more strands of non-stitchable thread are added at intervals in a staggered fashion to previously couched threads to add depth and thickness to a needlepoint motif.
- Herringbone couching: In this fun and decorative way of couching, the Herringbone needlepoint stitch is worked over the couched thread in either the same or contrasting color.
- Bokhara couching: This needlepoint couching technique is an exception to the rule, in that it is used to fill in design areas that have not previously been stitched. Non-stitchable threads are placed over the entire design area first, and then they are couched in a particular pattern such as a brick pattern with a thin thread of the same color.
When to Use Couching
Couching is simply tying down one or more strands of thread that have been placed on the surface of needlepoint canvas. Couching can be used wherever you wish to outline or add interest to a section of a needlepoint design. Since it is a surface embroidery technique, couching can be used solo or over padding for three-dimensional effects.
How to Couch
Prepare the non-stitchable thread for couching by wrapping it around a bobbin, wooden spool or Japanese Koma. If the thread comes already pre-packaged on a spool, it does not need to be wrapped.
Place the thread to be couched on top of the needlepoint canvas along one end of the design line, leaving one-half to an inch for securing underneath the canvas once the entire strand has been couched.
Thread a tapestry needle with one-ply of a finer thread in the same color or contrasting color.
Bring the needle up in the closest canvas hole that's slightly under the laid thread. Go over the laid thread to the other side and down into the same hole. Do not pull the couching thread too tight for best results. Repeat this process at regularly spaced intervals until you reach the end of the design area. Secure the couching thread to the canvas and cut.
Trim the non-stitchable thread, leaving an additional one-half to an inch for securing under the canvas. "Sink" each end of this thread with a tapestry needle or "sinking lasso" by gently pulling it through a canvas hole. Secure to the back of the canvas.


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Vivian Lai isn't unlike her onscreen persona — the Taipei-born actress, host and mother of two stayed effervescent and upbeat even when going over some of the tougher episodes in her life, from her strained relationship with her mother when she was a teen to her inability to cry on cue at 2 a.m. with the entire crew of Knotty Liaisons, her acting debut, waiting for her scene to wrap.
The eternal optimist credits her go-with-the-flow attitude and thick skin with seeing her through setbacks. In particular, she developed the latter when she stumbled through presentations done in her choppy English during class at the Singapore Hotel and Tourism Education Centre (SHATEC), which counts artistes Pierre Png and Ben Yeo among its alumni.
The 39-year-old says she's content with her life, and rightly so: She's got the acting roles, hosting gigs, Star Awards trophies, husband (Alan Ong, a director at a beverage company) and children (daughters Vera, 11, and Ariel, 6). But now that the December baby is approaching the four-decade mark, Vivian is looking to broaden her horizons.
"Between 40 and 50, I want to do something that I'd not thought about doing before I'm 40," she said. And with that, the actress established 3X Media Production with Quan Yi Fong and Addy Lee in August 2014 to focus on shooting and producing advertisements, programme production and directing.
But don't expect to see Vivian as a leading lady anytime soon. Though she's never held that coveted title in all her 17 years in the local entertainment industry, she doesn't want to cast herself as the female lead in a movie produced by her team.
"That's too great a responsibility, with too much pressure," she said of the burden of juggling box office expectations with production costs. "I wouldn't consider it, plus my shareholders would give me an earful!"
So what does Vivian want?
In today's edition of Toggle Talk, she lets us in on why she pities her husband for being 'outnumbered' at home, the twists and turns of her artiste career, and that one Star Awards title that has escaped her grasp for years.
Read on for more and watch the videos for a detailed account of her interview.
WATCH: Vivian Lai opens up about her rebellious teenage years.
A fortune-teller in Taiwan told her she had to head 'overseas' to succeed
Though her younger brother had been studying in Singapore since he was in primary 2, Vivian stayed behind in Taiwan — their parents, who had business dealings in the Republic, couldn't bear to tear her away from her numerous friends at home, she said.
But when maintaining the long-distance relationship became strenuous, the plan to relocate the whole family to Singapore was laid on the table. Vivian, who resisted the proposal, sought divine guidance on whether she should go along with it.
"A roadside fortune-teller said to me, 'You must venture overseas in your lifetime, if you do that your life will be different,'" Vivian recounted. "I was stunned, and I kept pressing him, 'What do you mean by different? And what counts as overseas?' Because Taiwan has outer islands such as Matsu and Kinmen."
The soothsayer's cryptic reply? "You have to leave where you're living now, and then your fate will be altered forever."
Her defiance got her uprooted from Taiwan at age 16
Vivian confessed to having a rebellious streak as a teen — she picked up mahjong and started gambling, staying out with friends past curfew and returning home at dawn, which incurred the wrath of her parents.
Once, the actress even pulled a Ferris Bueller on her mother: She went to bed early on a Friday night, saying she was going to study the next morning, and then placed a bolster pillow under the bedcovers and snuck out of the house at 1 a.m.
"But of course I got caught," she said. "Crooks always do."
Vivian's mother chased her down and beat her with a bamboo broom that left multiple lashes with each whack on the legs. "I couldn't take the beatings anymore, so I broke the broom," Vivian said. "I was covered in wounds, I was even bleeding."
The ensuing cold war between mother and daughter got so tense that Vivian camped out at a classmate's house; her father had to play the peacemaker and beg her to return home.
"At that time, my mother was strict with me, so our relationship wasn't good," Vivian said. "It only improved when I became a mother myself, when I could understand what she had gone through."
She wasn't sure she could last two years in the entertainment industry
The classic tale of artistes getting discovered when they accompanied their friends to auditions or competitions was exactly what happened in Vivian's case. While a SHATEC tourism student, Vivian heard about Star Search, the Chinese-language talent-scouting programme, from a classmate. Though she considered her Mandarin skills strong enough to let her take part, what really piqued her interest was the promise of a cash award and prizes.
"The prizes were fantastic during my year," she gushed. "A car and $20,000 cash, so I thought, OK lor, you never try, you never know mah."
But despite emerging the eventual female champion for Star Search 1999, Vivian struggled acclimatising to the entertainment industry, and her acting debut in Knotty Liaisons in 2000 opposite Chen Hanwei was so poorly received that she got benched for six months.
"I knew absolutely nothing, so I was yelled at all the time on set," Vivian recalled. And the newbie actress was in for a rude shock: She had no entourage of assistants; she had to settle every detail herself, from checking her rundown to making sure she put on the right costumes for the right scenes (which she often messed up, much to the crew's annoyance).
"There was this crying scene I had to do at about 2 a.m. and everyone was waiting for me," Vivian spoke of a particularly difficult episode early in her career. "But I couldn't — I pinched my thighs, I wanted to pinch my nipples or other sensitive areas, but the tears just wouldn't flow."
The feedback and reviews on Vivian's performance in the anthology series were harsh — her Taiwanese accent was too jarring for local audiences, for one. "I thought to myself, if after (this two-year contract is up) I don't have much to show for, I'll change tack," she said.
She wants the Best Programme Host award more than a lead actress role
Vivian didn't stay in a rut forever. She credits Huang Biren and Aileen Tan, her co-stars in the 2001 drama Three Women and a Half, with igniting her passion for and interest in acting. After she received a contract renewal, she went on to star in two local longform drama series, Holland V and Double Happiness, which kept her occupied for about three years.
By chance, Vivian moved into the same apartment building as actor–host Mark Lee and actress Pan Lingling. "Mark told me, 'Wow, you're quick-witted, why haven't you tried your hand at variety shows?'" Vivian said.
What followed was a string of gigs hosting Chinese variety programmes, starting with 2006's Property Classified alongside her neighbour Mark. Stints in multiple seasons of On the Beat, Ladies Nite and Say It earned her recognition for her hosting talents, but the Star Awards Best Programme Host award has so far eluded her.
"I've won Best Supporting Actress (for 2011 drama Love Thy Neighbour), I've snagged the All-Time Favourite Artiste Award (in 2015), but my biggest regret is that I've still not earned an award for hosting," she said. "There are plenty of things I don't mind, but to be honest, this one does bother me."
When it was pointed out that she has never helmed her own variety programme (or drama series), while industry juniors including Pornsak and Lee Teng have, Vivian became pensive. "I'm curious about that too," she said. "Perhaps I don't have the gravitas or I don't pull strong ratings, I really don't know."
But if she had to choose between finally being cast as the female lead in a drama and winning the Best Programme Host award, which would it be? "I would want the hosting award, for sure," she said.
WATCH: Vivian Lai reveals why she really wants the Best Variety Show Host award.
She was no way as demure as she looked
Vivian's long hair, which she has maintained since her schooling days, led her image to be fixed early on as an actress with a sophisticated air, but that was a far cry from her own personality.
"There was definitely a clash," she said, agreeing that she wasn't the goddess type, but loud, brash and bochap (can't be bothered). "Those who know me all know that my appearance on television in recent years is much closer to who I really am in private."
Despite the incongruity, Vivian didn't reject her assigned image. "Which young person doesn't want to be an idol?" she said when asked if she thought she had been pigeonholed.
"Who starts out wanting to be a comedian? The company styled me nicely, so why would I have gone against that? I'm not Ru Hua!" she said, referring to Hong Kong actor Lee Kin-yan's cross-dressing, nose-picking alter ego.
She would limit her 'investment' in a Top 10 award to $3,000
Since winning her first Star Awards Top 10 Most Popular Female Artistes award in 2001, Vivian has been fending off rumours that her husband poured massive funds into ensuring she bagged that trophy all 10 times she was nominated.
"A husband ought to support his wife — there's no issue with that," she said. "If my daughters were up for such an award, as a mother I'd call (their telepoll numbers) repeatedly without pause."
The actress doesn't believe in "investing" in the Top 10 award without any limits. "A few hundred dollars, up to $2,000 or $3,000, I think that's acceptable," she said. "But any more than that, I don't think it's worth it."
She flatly denies rumours that her husband signed her for endorsement deals
You might have seen Vivian (and sometimes her daughters) appearing in ads for products that run the gamut from beverages to sanitising handwash — the actress once held five or six endorsement deals at her busiest.
Her 8-year working relationship with a Japanese beverage company, for which her husband works, has raised a few eyebrows, but Vivian denied that she was signed as their ambassador through his connection.
"When I started endorsing this brand, my husband had only been working at the company for a little more than a year, and he was a junior employee," she explained. And even more ludicrous was gossip that she was married to the boss of the company behind the sanitising handwash she endorsed. "That boss was a woman!" Vivian cried. "People started pairing me up with everyone."
The rumours do get her down, but she stays upbeat about it. "As an artiste, you're subjected to public opinion," she said. "So as long as I'm happy with my life, that's enough."
She received the most pragmatic Singaporean marriage proposal
Another cliche in Vivian's life was how her husband asked if she wanted to buy a house together as a way of proposing marriage, instead of getting down on bended knee and presenting her with a ring and roses.
The couple, who met at a friend's birthday party and dated for 3 years before they eventually wed, found themselves viewing apartments together over the weekends because Vivian was looking to invest in property. An executive condominium caught their eye, but potential buyers had to have registered for marriage.
"We were waiting for the lift when he said, 'In that case, we have to go apply to get married,'" Vivian recounted. "And I was like, 'OK then.'"
She won't rule out undergoing IVF to conceive a third child, preferably a boy
Calling her household an estrogen-fueled environment — "When the wife, two children, domestic helper and family dog are all female, wouldn't you be sian (frustrated)?" — Vivian said she pities her husband for putting up with it without complaint. The actress plans to spend the next two to three years trying for a boy.
"I think my husband craves a son," she explained, though having a daughter had always been her dream. But with their two daughters insisting on co-sleeping, there's little chance for couple time. And now that she's pushing 40, fertility treatments might be in the works.
"I'll start thinking about IVF this year, but friends who've done it tell me it isn't easy, you need to persist," Vivian said. "And you have to be brave — the higher your expectations, the deeper your disappointment."
WATCH: Vivian Lai confesses that she wants a third child and why she won't rule out IVF.
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Here's what the public said about the LCB's home grow proposal
The LCB will make a recommendation to Legislature on Dec. 1
The Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board held a public hearing on Wednesday to receive input on whether the state should permit home grow of recreational marijuana. And the responses were varied, but overwhelmingly not a fan of the options proposed by the LCB.
The LCB has been tasked with presenting a recommendation to the Legislature by December 1, and they've given the public three options to consider: The first would tightly regulate marijuana home grows; the second would allow local jurisdiction to authorize, control, and enforce the rules; and the third option would be that recreational home grows do not continue.
As part of the public comment period, the LCB hosted a meeting Wednesday morning in Olympia. And though many constituents took a turn speaking to urge the LCB to go back to the drawing board and "talk to more people," few came out against home grow entirely.
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Most of the speakers – even the ones who opted for option 3 which would "maintain the status quo" around home grow – called for the LCB to allow the legislature to treat home grow like it does homebrewing, which is to say allowed and not strictly regulated.
Many people who spoke at the meeting seemed to concur, stating that what the LCB has put forward is overly cautious of running afoul of the Department of Justice's Cole Memo, or of inadvertently providing access to minors.
"What you've put forward is very good for commercial regulations, it's just not very good, or practical, or affordable for people's homes," Bailey Hirschberg, county director of Thurston County's National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws chapter, said.
"It would be nice to just be able to grow this without regulation. I don't know why we would regulate this more than cactuses in people's homes if we just care about kids."
Many expressed hope that while allowing home grows in the state wouldn't clear cannabis of its federal scheduling, which severely prohibits access to the drug, it was a step in the direction of normalizing the plant and the use of it.
"Option three is not an option, and options one and two provide a lot of issues," one woman shared. "I don't agree with any permitting or licensing; I'm not trying to make a buck. I'm also not trying to make a buck on the peppermint in my backyard either."
Exactly what suggestions the LCB will make in December are, at this point, unknown. They are still encouraging written public comment, which can be submitted through October 11 by email or to their address.
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My first experience with ONE aircraft
I didn't realize what a memorable day this would become when I arrived at the Celje Airfield in NE Slovenia on that sunny July day, ready to test fly the legendary ONE Aircraft. I arrived at the airport during the late morning of July 14th 2016 , together with my friend Miran Stern (CEO of ONE Aircraft) where I was introduced to Iztok Salamon, the "father" or inventor of the aircraft, who at the same time is a very experienced test pilot, and which obviously knows this aircraft inside out.
At this point I have to mention that this was my first time ever flying:
– a light/ultralight aircraft
– a Rotax engine powered aircraft (with a gear and 5000 RPM)
– experimental/non-certified aircraft (in the case of ONE)
So I was a little respectful in view of the coming flight (Am I now a test pilot?). Two things that impressed me right away and allowed me to get a good feeling of the ONE were:
– Iztok let me practically fly all on my own and only intervened verbally when necessary
– He knew his stuff to the detail and explained me everything clearly and easy to understand
This combination allowed me from the start to feel both secure and motivated and I was in a mode to learn a lot about the handling of this unique aircraft in a short time (our flight only took about 30-40 minutes). Previous to the flight Iztok explained to me that his design was targeted on the premises/objectives to build a plane for:
After my flight experience I could fully subscribe to these fundamental characteristics. The ONE is a perfect combination of the three above aspects.
Compared to the aircraft which I usually fly (C172, PA28 etc.) it seems that ONE is extremely fragile or even easily "breakable". But that is an inherent feeling when flying an SLA and the same sensation comes up with any aircraft of his category. Remember it was my first time in such a light aircraft and I weigh well over 100 kg! But once you know how to enter/leave the aircraft (with Iztek's verbal support), it really became easy and a comparable procedure of other aircraft. Two days before I had the chance to visit the ONE Aircraft factory and received a thorough explanation from the production manager giving me a firsthand picture of what structure constituted the ONE. This gave me a lot of confidence: The ONE has high strength ad is rugged and robust despite its super light-weight fiber-covered monocoque construction technology used for wing, fuselage and tail section.
And then (with extremely few checklist items) we finally took off on the grass runway. The airplane responded very sensitive to my commands which I realized very fast once we were airborne. It flew just beautifully, I must say, and the aircraft felt stable and powerful enough in the climb-out (this is ony the Rotax 112 with 100 hp, imagine the turbo charged Rotax 114 with 135 hp!). I felt convinced about the aerodynamics of the ONE as we easily gained altitude. Very convincing for me was the semi-automatic configuration management system (propeller pitch and flap setting) before and after take-off, making flying easy and less distracting as with the usual planes I fly. One button click lifts the flaps to zero, two adjacent clicks decreases RPM from 5500 to 5300. This self-made system of ONE aircraft is absolutely great and so easy to handle! It gives you free time to concentrate on actually flying the plane rather than on configuration settings.
The ONE is fast in flight and fast to respond in all axis and planes. It flies like a fighter aircraft and needs merely fine adjustments to steer. The mechanical trimming is also easy, while the electrical trim on the joke didn't work on this aircraft time. The eCopilot glass cockpit also had a small error (Iztok says it's easy to correct this with a minor software change) as the artificial horizon showed the ground/air reference background to big during the climb. Anyway the instruments are not really needed to fly this plane safely as it allows plenty of outside reference through its large cockpit windows. With the ONE you really feel close to nature and you actually feel like a bird in the sky, where instincts become more important once you are airborne.
In cruise, the engine can be reduced to a low fuel consumption (down to approx. 12 liters/h) allowing you to fly 10+ hours on a 142 liter tank! Amazing range at a speed of 222 km/h! So yes, the aircraft with its 2+2 (or 2+1) seating is practical for a young family with small children to be used for vacation or a weekend trip for a couple. That confirms the practical side of the plane (a design goal).
Landing the ONE is particularly easy. The flaps are extremely effective making it feasible to descend at a high gradient and put the plane down on a very short field. We stopped at around 100 meters when we (Iztok) tried it out. The ONE flies fast when it is clean (with a back slanting front edge wing) and slow when with fully extended flaps. This makes it both agile and safe at the same time.
And when you look at the shape you just have to love it! The shape just confirms the excellent flying conditions at a glance! When I saw the attractive design the very first time at the AERO 2016 in Friedrichshafen I knew I had to go to Celje and try it out in the air. Also the fact that that the NE can accommodate a third person if need be – with a corresponding fuel loading. What I learned later on, was that there is a long list of impressive USPs once you get into the technical details of the ONE. Just ask the manufacturer and he will be happy to provide you the beauty list. For me the ONE is a great combination of excellent design, performance and economic operating features.
In today's congested world such an aircraft seems the perfect way for transportation; it just makes plenty of sense to use such an aircraft at a price which is very reasonable. I am myself very interested to buy ONE myself (waiting time from order to delivery is 3 months). I probably have to give it some until next year, which is the only drawback I can see!
Once you fly it, you love it!
It's really addictive!
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FAO has assembled and published historical statistical data and other studies on fuelwood and charcoal in its Forest Products Yearbook. As part of its Wood Energy Programme, the Organization is continuously reviewing and improving its wood energy information system. Among other results, this has led to the adoption of a unified wood energy terminology covering the collection, storage, interpretation, analysis and presentation of data on the production, consumption and marketing of biomass-derived fuels.
In the light of studies, such as that on the role of wood energy in Latin America and others dealing with other regions and countries, existing data on wood-derived fuels have been systematically revised and improved. Analysis of this information has provided a clearer picture of the importance of wood-based energy in the forestry and energy sectors, and offers a diagnostic tool for national, regional and international information systems. These studies have also helped determine actions to overcome constraints in the principal wood energy databases.
The problems identified are many and varied. The absence of a guide and methodology causes difficulties and delays in verifying available data and in obtaining fresh data.
The process of collecting and verifying facts and figures has once again shown how costly, laborious and time-consuming surveys on the consumption and supply of biofuels can be. They also require properly trained and qualified personnel a scarce resource in most countries.
The guide recommends simple methods to verify existing data rapidly, to fill gaps in the information chain and to conduct more reliable surveys.
More and better data on biomass-derived fuels will help: (a) discern how, where, and how much woodfuel is used in different countries and regions; (b) illustrate how forests, woodlands and trees contribute to the energy sector; (c) assess the environmental impact of woodfuel production and utilization; (d) identify the principal problems affecting the formulation and adoption of appropriate wood energy policies; and (e) develop more sustainable bio-energy systems as a major component of forest development.
We are convinced that a more sustainable use of biofuels will not only have a positive impact on the environment, but will also contribute towards improving food supply and generating employment and income in developing countries. A reliable information and data system is the first step in this direction.
The financial support of the European Commission/FAO Partnership Programme on Sustainable Forest Management in defraying the cost of producing this guide is gratefully acknowledged.
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Welcome to the College of Engineering Student Shop website. Our student shop is located in the HML building and supports simple parts fabrication, machining (including CNC), welding and painting. The shop is open to students, faculty and staff to work on school-related projects. However, users must complete training associated with the various shop tools before they will be allowed to use them. Students working on academic projects will be given a priority over others.
More information can be found by clicking on the links below.
Shop Supervisor and Contact Information
The shop will have a supervisor that is available during all posted shop hours. Students may not use the shop unless the supervisor is available to admit them to the shop. The role of the supervisor is as much a mentor role as it is to provided oversight. Don't hesitate to ask the supervisor for help if you have questions.
Contact Us:
If you have any general questions about the Student Shop general operations or enrollment, contact:
Griff Allen: firstname.lastname@example.com
Paul Robertson at 426-5932 /email@example.com.
If you have questions about shop safety or this website, contact Chris Siepert at 426-3913 / firstname.lastname@example.com
Shop Hours
Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
Additional shop hours may be possible; discuss the need for shop hours outside of these posted hours with the shop supervisor.
Shop Rules and Name Tags
All users of the student shop must be familiar and obey the shop rules. Those who do not obey the shop rules will lose shop privileges. The shop rules can be found here and also on the Blackboard training site.
Students must first login to the PC that is located at then entrance to the shop. A virtual shop name tag will be displayed at the entrance and inside the shop. The virtual name tag will show what colored tags the user has training for. If a user is found using a tool outside of the tag area(s) they are trained for, they will be promptly escorted out of the shop. See below for more information on how the color tags work.
Enrolling in Student Shop Training Course
Student shop training is administered through a Blackboard site. In order to use the shop, students must first contact the shop supervisor and provide their BroncoWeb login name so that they can be enrolled in the shop training. The supervisor will notify you when you have been enrolled in the course in Blackboard. Written and video training will be delivered through the Student Shop Blackboard site.
Required Training and Colored "Tags"
Training is broken down into three categories or "tags". Once enrolled, students will review the assignments for the tag in question and complete the training. Hands-on training will also be required for some tools, such as the drill press & horizontal bandsaw, lathe, mill and welders. Note that a student does not require training in all tags, but must have training in the tag areas for tools they wish to use.
White Tag Only:
For users that seek only to use hand tools, they must take the General Shop Training, which consists of reading the shop rules, understand shop waste practices, and signing a document that says they have read and understand them. If the user expects to use the shop multiple times, they will be enrolled into the Shop Course and receive a virtual name tag without colored tags.
Blue Tag
The blue tag training allows users access to power tools and machinery that are used in simple parts fabrication. These tools are located in HML 112 and in the HML high bay area just outside HML 112. A user must have the blue tag to use the:
- drill press
- horizontal bandsaw
- vertical bandsaw
- belt sander
- pedestal grinder
- sheet metal shear
- sheet metal brake
Orange Tag:
The orange tag training allows users access to the tools in HML 113, which include mills (one with CNC capability), lathes, and a drill press. A user must have the orange tag to use the:
- lathes (Jet, Monarch, Sharp, Red & Tida)
- mills (Sharp manual and CNC mills)
Green Tag:
The green tag training allows access to the welding equipment in HML 112. A user must have a green tag to use the:
- TIG welder
- MIG welder
- Arc welder
- CNC & Hand-held plasma
Please contact the COEN Safety Liaison if you have any questions or comments relating to safety in the college or content on this website.


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Donald Glover's New Series Is Like Twin Peaks For Rappers
It's nice to talk about a new Donald for once. Instead of heinous Trump news, we're pleased to inform you that triple threat Donald Glover (an actor/musician/comedian) is back with a new series, Atlanta. Glover both stars in the show and produced it–it's his baby. He'll be playing Earnest "Earn" Marks, a college dropout who moves back home to Atlanta. Earn is still working on becoming a rapper, which gets a little awkward when his cousin makes it big pursuing the same dream. "I just always wanted to make Twin Peaks with rappers," said Glover, who raps under the moniker Childish Gambino.
The show also co-stars Keith Stanfield, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Brian Tyree Henry, and Zazie Beetz. "There is a lack of place for people of color to just kind of be people," said Beetz. "Friends isn't about white people being friends, it's about friends. I think that's what makes me feel like [this show is] something really different." It's certainly a perspective that's necessary on television. We're excited.
Glover took a noticeable turn towards a more serious career after leaving the show Community, where he played a goofball jock. Leaving the NBC show was a bit of a shock to people, especially after leaking a series of worrisome notes on a Marriott Hotel notepad. "I didn't leave Community to rap. I don't wanna rap. I wanted to be on my own," wrote Glover. "Kept looking for something to be in with. Follow someone's blueprint. But you have to be on your own."
Since then, Glover has done just that. He's starred in more intense roles, including in feature films like The Martian and Magic Mike XXL (if you don't think his role in Magic Mike XXL is serious, you better re-watch that gem. He was fierce).
Hiro Murai, Atlanta's director, has worked with Glover before on several projects, including music videos for his songs "Sober," "3005," and "Telegraph Ave." Murai also directed Chet Faker's music video for his song "Gold," featuring the most badass choreography involving roller skates. Atlanta will premiere on FX this summer.
Photo via Hype Trak.
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ETEN G500 review
|1.3-megapixel camera
The Eten G500 comes with a 1.3 mega pixels camera which adds to the overall all-in-one device experience. Its highest possible resolution is 1280x960 pixels and the images can be saved in JPG or BMP format. White balance, special effect, frames and continuous shooting are available. Video capture with sound in 3GP standard and resolution of 320x240 is also available. You can produce decent quality pictures with little to no effort.
The overall camera quality is neither the worse, not the best we've seen. The outdoor pictures look fine, but their resolution is not high enough to call the phone a cameraphone. The video capturing capability of the phone is good enough for MMS and Email on the go, but it definitely can not replace your camcorder.
|Night Shot
The audio of the phone is about average with good incoming and outgoing sound. It comes with Windows Media Player 10 Mobile and carries all the standard features such as playlists, play back control as well as some advanced settings (pause playback while using another program, resume playback after a phone call, etc.). The Media Player opens both audio and video files, as the computer version, and can be enhanced with various color themes to change its look.
The G500 also features FM Radio, which is rarely found in a Pocket PC Phone. Strangely, this feature was noted in neither the Press Release nor in the Eten's webpage for the phone, but the necessary software leaked a week ago, taken from a French ROM of the phone. The FM radio can be used only with inserted headphones (as the phone uses them for the radio antenna). There are two options for searching automatic, and automatic one with small steps. You can't enter a station's frequencies manually, but can store six preset ones.
|FM Radio Interface with 2 saved stations
Connectivity & Data:
|Comm. Manager
Bluetooth version 2.0 comes with the device. Similar to every Windows environment, the interface is very user friendly, where it not only shows you a list of options, but also provides you with a short description of the selected functionality. Using the Bluetooth you can perform the standard available tasks (search for other devices, partner it up with a headset, active sync it with a computer, transfer files & information, etc.). A list of settings is available which allows you to take full advantage of the Bluetooth connectivity (serial port, headset, ftp, etc.). Overall the standard functionalities but presented in a very intuitive and easy to use fashion.
The phone supports GPRS, and unfortunately lacks the faster EDGE data, which would be much better for browsing webpages with the G500.
As far as browsing the internet, you have Internet Explorer available, which is a fully enabled HTML browser, and unless you are viewing pages that are extremely wide and spread-out in their design to a point where the small screen (compared to a regular PC) makes it hard to use, you should have no problems. Wide pages can also be comfortably seen with the one-column view, supported by Windows 5.0 OS.
If you travel a lot and need to know where you are or how to get somewhere, the G500 can help.
It comes with GPS received built-in, but in order to use it the consumer needs to put navigation software. Many titles are available on the market, and for our tests we used TomTom 5 which will set you back about $150.
The GPS received built-in the G500 is the latest generation SIRF III chipset. Compared to its predecessors, it allows faster time to fix, lower power consumption and higher sensitivity. The SIRF III architecture allows the equivalent of 200,000 correlations, in contrast to the older ones which used sequential search process allowed a few hundred to a few thousand only. This increases the GPS sensitivity and allows it to work in in many indoor environments, through urban canyons, and under dense foliage. SIRF III chipset supports both WAAS in the US or EGNOS systems in Europe for even better accuracy.
For our tests, we used TomTom Navigator 5.21. The installation went very smooth. After starting the application for the first time, we set TomTom for other NMEA GPS, selected the com port (4) and after about 15 seconds we have a location lock! The time it takes for the GPS to acquire its location for the first time is called cold start and the 15 seconds we got was an excellent result. If the navigation application is closed and the restarted, the GPS needs just a little over three seconds to reacquire its location.
Ever navigation software offers different interface and functionality, and since E-TEN does not come with anything preloaded and I'll not go into great details about it. The important thing is that the E-ETEN's display is adequately large and bright, and offers pleasant map viewing in most conditions, expect in direct sunlight. Thanks to the fast 400 Mhz CPU, the phone has not problems whatsoever rendering or scrolling maps. Route calculations are also extremely fast, and were about 40,000 route calculations in about 3 seconds. Most navigation software packets also offer voice guidance, which ounds just excellent through the E-TEN's rear speaker.
Running navigation on the G500 definitely drains the battery a lot faster compared to regular cell phone usage. According to E-TEN, the G500 can be used as GPS up to 2.5 hours. In case you need more, the sales package includes in-car charger as well as car windshield mount.
Without installing any additional software the device came with 75 MB (out of 83 MB) free storage space and 19 MB (out of 48 MB) free program space. In addition you can insert a miniSD card to increase you storage space, which can give you up to 2GB memory space nowadays, and it goes for less then $80.
A particular functionality that I want to mention is the M-Desk, which gives you another neat way to have your functionalities sorted by type and therefore easy to use. You can add and remove content to it and at one point it can turn into your main environment that you use.


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Emergency help during flood or storms
Work is continuing this morning to address damage in the Acton tunnel following yesterday's incident.
WorkSafe ACT is at the tunnel to supervise the safe removal of asbestos to continue to ensure public safety. The asbestos removal is taking place under the supervision of a licensed asbestos assessor and removalist in consultation with an engineer.
The incident yesterday resulted in a number of ceiling panels in the tunnel being knocked down by an excavator. The panels are made of bonded asbestos. This asbestos must be safely removed before the excavator vehicle can be removed safely from the tunnel, and tunnel can be assessed for structural damage before being reopened to the public.
WorkSafe ACT has confirmed there are no asbestos fibres in the air following air monitoring at the Acton tunnel area.
The ACT Government's main priority is the safety of all Canberrans while the tunnel is being cleared.


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In the last little while I have been unsure how to answer that question asked at social gatherings -"What do you do?" I realise in the past I used to name my job by means of explanation. This served two purposes – it quickly gave people an idea of my work but it also labeled me, with what I believed some status.
Slowly, over time and as I left that exact role I have been less interested in using a label. I'm no longer comfortable with pigeon holing myself and I no longer feel a label adequately sums me up.
I've never been one to choose clothes, accessories, products of any kind merely for the label. Having some consumer label emblazoned across my chest, on my handbag, on my sunglasses has never interested me. So I wonder why I was so quick to label myself in terms of my work.
On refection, I realise I have done this self labelling quite a bit. First I was a mother. Boy, when my son left home and that label was no longer valid on a daily basis I was lost, then I sunk into the comforts of being a wife, and a job description.
Now that I'm more aware and conscious, I flounder for a label and I'm not unhappy with that. I'm more willing to sit in the the vastness of that empty space. Labels of all sorts come with judgments and assumptions. Labels are convenient because without our labels and without our story; who are we?
Eckhart Tolle encourages us to "find our true nature beyond name and form". This isn't an easy task, it challenges us to delve deeply into who we are and what we stand for. It is, at times, confronting especially when we dive into our shadow side. Above all, living life without a label is exhilarating, it is liberating and it is full of possibilities.
I continue to unveil and discover my true nature without name and form.


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Munna Michael is an upcoming film of Sabbir Khan who only work with Tiger Shroff. This time he cast one more strong actor against him is Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is playing role of gangster who want to learn dance from Tiger Shroff to impress Nidhhi Agerwal but she start loving tiger. This movie is seem very interested because both star are famous for their perfection and good acting. Check out the Munna Michael Movie Review from top website and top movie critics like Taran Adarsh, Rajeev Masand, Anupama Chopra
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Munna Michael Movie Complete Detail
- Average Ratings: NA
- Score: 50% Positive
- Reviews Counted: 6
- Positive:3
- Neutral:0
- Negative:3
- Music: Meet Bros ,Tanishk Bagchi
- Cinematographer: Hari K. Vedantam
- Director: Alankrita Shrivastava
- Editor: Manan Sagar
- Production Company: Eros International ,Next Gen Films
- Distributors: Eros International Next Gen Films
- Release date: 21 July 2017
- Running time: 180 minutes
- Country: India
Rating: 2.5/5. Review by Bollywood Hungama
On the whole, MUNNA MICHAEL has its moments but struggles due to weak writing. However, Tiger Shroff's fans would be a happy lot as the actor rocks the show with his dance and action. At the box office, the film's growth will depend on word of mouth.
Rating: 2.5/5. Review by Meena Iyer on Times of India
With Tiger around, filmmakers normally do not bother finding a script. Instead, they just coast along joining the dots of a routine story with neatly-choreographed songs and fights at regular intervals. You can almost record screen proceedings with your stopwatch because, after every 15 minutes, there is a–song, fight, song, fight and some more blah.
Rating: 1/5. Review by Rohit Vats on Hindustan Times
MJ should live forever, MJ should live forever, but this isn't the right tribute to the moonwalking King Of Pop. This forgettable 138-minute film can be better described as this one-liner somebody whispered in the dark right before the end credits: Ye sab alag hi zone me hain (They're in a different zone).
Rating: 2.5/5. Review by Udita Jhunjhunwala on First Post
Director Sabbir Khan and writer Vimi Datta have designed a film that is serviced by Shroff's two skills – dancing and action. In spite of being a predictable story with slack storytelling, Khan once again (Heropanti, Baaghi) showcases just what is needed to keep Shroff's fans satisfied.Put in enough of these two elements and who cares about logic, story, acting or originality.
Rating: 1.5/5. Review by Saibal Chatterjee on NDTV Movies
Munna Michael is only for fans of Tiger Shroff. All ye that haven't yet figured out what he is about, stay out of the way. You aren't likely to go home humming and dancing after watching this one.
Rating: 2.5/5. Review by Bollywood Hungama
On the whole, MUNNA MICHAEL has its moments but struggles due to weak writing. However, Tiger Shroff's fans would be a happy lot as the actor rocks the show with his dance and action. At the box office, the film's growth will depend on word of mouth.
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Due to the small end of the nozzle these tubes are great for not only creating chocolate designs to place on cakes and cupcake but with a steady hand you could also use them for writing.
As the chocolate returns to a hardened state, these writer are fantastic for making standing decorations for your cakes and bakes.
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Are you an elite athlete racing to get to the top of your game? Or an amateur just trying to be better than your friends? The research is definitely in favour of psychological interventions to improve your game, in particular with hypnosis and hypnotherapy. Scott Jasper is a clinical Hypnotherapist that focuses on one-on-one hypnotherapy sessions. Scott has worked with cricketers, golfs, cyclists and a range of other sportspeople to help them reach the top of their game. Scott has a bachelor degree in Psychological Science and a Diploma in Hypnotherapy &…Read More
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People often ask me what the most important learning or most important technique I have learned in Psychotherapy. I have a really, really good answer! The technique is called 'Reframing'. The idea is that all meaning depends on your point of view. Consider this: You are sitting at the stop lights and you see the opposite way the light turns red. Suddenly, you see an ambulance and then a Lamborghini run the red light. What you do think about each? You were probably thinking to yourself that the ambulance is…Read More
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The truth is 'sort of". Certain animals can be encouraged to alter their state using particular techniques. The use of these techniques is well-documented, however, it is widely misunderstood for many reasons (Gallup, 1977). These practices do bear some similarities and differences to the practice of hypnotism in humans. Hypnosis with humans is primarily given using verbal communication in the form of suggestions to produce subjective changes in their experience. This is difficult with animals can verbal suggestions are…. more difficult. Furthermore, it is difficult to know the subjective experience…Read More
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TED is a fantastic organisation that set up independently run conferences under the slogan 'Ideas Worth Spreading'. The conferences normally have experts in the fields talking about exciting research and ideas in their area. These happen all over the world with some of the smartest minds on the planet. There have been a few presentations that have involved hypnosis that are worth sharing because they are educational and entertaining. Here is a list of the six best hypnosis TED talks: Is Hypnosis Fake?" Hypnotist stuns TEDX crowd - Albert Nerenberg Albert shows…Read More
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It is important to understand the history of a field so that you can understand how it developed and the nature of the profession. There is twelve questions to try out your knowledge about the history of the practice of hypnotism. How well do you think you will do? [mlw_quizmaster quiz=1]Read More
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This is an important story for my journey into hypnosis because it was the first time I was exposed to hypnosis, at least in person. I have always been interested in the mind and through my teen years, I watched the likes of Derren Brown, Richard Blander and Paul McKenna. I thought they were amazing! So when I finished school, I persuaded psychology. I went to Adelaide University and did my bachelor's degree. Whilst in my first year of university, there was a day when I was sitting outside the…Read More
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We have already seen that hypnosis can be used for tattoos, awake surgeries and eating disorders. If you did not catch Part 1, you can access it here (Part 1). What other applications can modern hypnosis be used? Well, there are many! Today, there will be a focus on three in particular: first aid, irritable bowel syndrome and pre-surgery. APPLICATION 4 – First Aid Firefighters, at Haguenau fire station in France, are being trained in basic medical hypnosis techniques to allow them to effectively relative and soothe traumatised people in emergency…Read More
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Hypnosis is a powerful tool that is beginning to be utilised in many different disciplines from helping surgeons calm their patients to the treatment of eating disorders. This article is going to endeavour to show you some of the contemporary uses for the practice of hypnotism. Hypnotherapists, psychologist and psychiatrists have been using hypnotic techniques to help people with a number of problems such as smoking cessation, phobias and sports performance. The techniques that hypnotists have been utilising are now being used in different areas for a number of different…Read More
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Are feel squeamish at the sight of spiders or snakes? Do you feel uncomfortable in an elevator? Well, you are certainly not alone! According to Beyond Blue, social phobias affect approximately 10% of adults. Agoraphobia is particular common as well affecting 6% of Australians. It is generally thought that specific phobias are at least as prevalent, if not more prevalent, than social phobia. There are a number of different behavioural and evolutionary reasons as for why phobias develop. It is also known that phobias can be traced back to a…Read More
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The modern, fast-paced lifestyle can often make us feel like we are bombarded with stress. Everything is instantaneous and feels like it must happen quickly in the big city. Firstly, what is stress? Stress is a biological response to a stressor. The body reacts to a challenge by activating the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), this response is commonly known as a fight-or-flight response. Many believe that by there are many negative implications to constantly activating the SNS, however, what we must realise is that some stress can be good. Stress…Read More
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Prerequisites for installing Ivacy Addon on OpenELEC
- You must have an Ivacy VPN Account. If you don' have one, you can buy it by clicking here.
- A media Box based on OpenELEC
- An active internet connection
- If you are using OpenELEC version 6, then you must first add OpenVPN Add-on, in order for Ivacy VPN to work. The process of installing OpenElec is provided in the tutorial below.
- For this tutorial, we assume that you have a Raspberry Pi unit with OpenELEC installed, or any other OpenELEC based hardware for example Wetek Play; and are able to access the device directly via an attached monitor and keyboard, and that you have a USB drive (or drives) attached to it (if you need to download some files through addons).
Steps for Installing Ivacy VPN Addon on Kodi
[Important] If you are using OpenELEC Version 5 or 7 then start directly form step 2
Step 1
Navigate to the "System" tab and select "Settings" option.
Step 2
Select the "Add-ons" option.
Step 3
Select the option "Install from repository".
Step 4
Now select the option "openELEC Add-ons (unofficial)".
Step 5
Select "Program Add-ons" option.
Step 6
Then select "openvpn" add-on and install it.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed openvpn for Kodi. Now you can go ahead and install Ivacy VPN add-on for Kodi
Step 1
Navigate to "System" and then Click on the "File Manager" tab.
Step 2
Select "Add Source" from the left hand side window.
Step 3
Double-click the text box to open up the keyboard.
Step 4
Now type http://www.ivacy.com/kodi-addon/ and click on the "Done" button.
Step 5
Now in the text box, write the name of the media source. In this case, we have written "kodiaddon".
Step 6
Press "Ok". Now you have successfully added Ivacy to Kodi's repository.
Step 1
Navigate to "System" and click on the "Settings" button.
Step 2
In the "Settings" menu on the left hand side, click on the "Add-ons" tab.
Step 3
Select the option, "Install from the zip file".
Step 4
Now select the source you have just added. In this case, we want to install "kodiaddon", so select the "kodiaddon" folder.
Step 5
Click on the repository's zip file you want to install Ivacy from.
Step 6
Now your addon is ready to be installed.
Step 7
Navigate to "System" menu and select the "Settings" tab.
Step 8
Select the "Add-ons" tab from the left hand side section.
Step 9
Now, select the option, "Install from repository".
Step 10
Select the addon "Ivacy repo" that you have previously added in Ivacy's repository.
Step 11
After you have selected "Ivacy repo", this window will appear. Select the "Service" and then in the next window, select "Ivacy Monitor OpenVPN".
Step 12
On this menu, click on the "Install" button to install IvacyAddon for Kodi.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed Ivacy VPN addon for Kodi!
Now that you have successfully installed Ivacy VPN addon for Kodi, it's time for you to set up Ivacy VPN addon.
Step 1
Select the "Programs" tab on the main menu of Kodi.
Step 2
Here you will find the recent programs that you have added.
Select "Ivacy Monitor Open VPN".
Step 3
When you select "Ivacy Monitor OpenVPN, this window will appear.
Select "Add-on Settings".
Step 4
Enter your Ivacy's credentials (username and password) here.
Step 5
Once you have entered your credentials, go to "Ivacy Monitor" tab and select, "Automatically connect to Ivacy VPN at boot" in order to avoid connecting it every time you start your Kodi Session.
Step 6
Now, it's time that you select the country or region from where you want to access the content of your choice. If you want to check you current I.P and location, then click on "Display VPN Status", and your IP and location will be displayed. Now select the option "Change or Disconnect VPN connection".
Step 7
When you access this option,there are numerous country servers to choose from. Select the server of your choice.
Just for demonstration, we have chosen Canada server of Toronto region.
Step 8
When you choose the server of your choice, it will start to connect.
Congratulations, you are successfully connected to the server of your choice. Now stream the content of your choice without worrying about any geographical blockades.


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"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.
This week, what's really got my pages in a twist is...
(The Original Heartbreakers #5)
Publication Date: October 31, 2017
MMP, 416 pages, Harlequin Books
Genres: Adult, Romance, Contemporary
B&N | Book Depository | Amazon | Goodreads
New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter is back with a sizzling Original Heartbreakers tale about an icy war vet and the only woman capable of melting him...
With trust issues a mile long, Ryanne Wade has sworn off men. Then Jude Laurent walks into her bar, and all bets are off. The former army ranger has suffered unimaginably, first being maimed in battle then losing his wife and daughters to a drunk driver. Making the brooding widower smile is priority one. Resisting him? Impossible.
For Jude, Ryanne is off-limits. And yet the beautiful bartender who serves alcohol to potential motorists tempts him like no other. When a rival bar threatens her livelihood—and her life—he can't turn away. She triggers something in him he thought long buried, and he's determined to protect her, whatever the cost.
As their already scorching attraction continues to heat, the damaged soldier knows he must let go of his past to hold on to his future…or risk losing the second chance he desperately needs.
My Thoughts
I'm addicted to Gena Showalter's books. It doesn't matter if I love them, hate them, or even just like them, I have to collect her books. Thankfully, though, this one is part of a series that I really enjoy. While I still have to buy and read book four, which I believe just came out this week, I'm excited to get my hands on this one, especially because this is my favorite cover in the series so far.
What book are you waiting for this Wednesday?


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Arizona Gymnastics Meet Notes
Jan. 7, 2003
What's on Tap: The No. 10 University of Arizona women's gymnastics team opens the 2003 season on Saturday, Jan. 11 by taking on the No. 11 University of Minnesota Golden Gophers in Minneapolis, Minn. The meet is set to start at 7 p.m. (CST) in Minnesota's Sports Pavilion.
The Rankings: Arizona is the 10th ranked team in the 2003 Preseason Coaches Poll. The Wildcats finished the 2002 season ranked No. 11, after finishing 11th at the 2002 NCAA National Championships. Complete rankings can be viewed at www.troester.com.
Arizona Head Coach Bill Ryden... begins his fifth season at the helm of the Arizona gymnastics program and holds a school and career record of 49-64-1. Ryden leads Arizona into 2003 after making his first appearance as a head coach at a NCAA Championship (2002), the program's first appearance since 1996. In 2002, Ryden earned Pac-10 Conference Coach of the Year honors as well as South Central Regional Coach of the Year honors, becoming the first head coach in Arizona history to have earned Regional Coach of the year honors. He also led Arizona to a No. 11 national finish and a 19-11 overall record in 2002.
About the Gophers: The Minnesota Golden Gophers enter the 2003 season right behind Arizona in the preseason rankings at No. 11. Last season, Minnesota finished the season with a 13-5 overall record after placing ninth at the 2002 NCAA Championships. The Gophers return eight gymnasts including one All-American from last year's squad. Co-head coaches Jim Stephenson (Iowa State '76) and Meg Stephenson (Iowa State '81) enter their sixth season together at the helm of the Minnesota program and hold a record of 73-48-1 as co-head coaches.
Last Season: The Wildcats and Gophers hooked up last season on March 14 in McKale Center as Minnesota defeated Arizona in a quadrangular meet, 196.850-196.125. Arizona's mark of 196.125 was its best home mark of the 2002 season. Arizona and Minnesota were also participants in last year's NCAA Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Although Arizona and Minnesota did not compete in the same opening session of the championships, the Gophers posted a score of 195.700 to place ninth, while Arizona posted a mark of 194.975 to place 11th at the 2002 NCAA Championships.
Almost Perfect: Arizona went a near perfect 7-1 at home in 2002. The only thing standing in the way of a perfect home record for Arizona was its defeat to Minnesota on March 14. Although Arizona finished second in its final home meet of the 2002 regular season to the Gophers (196.850-196.125), the Wildcats posted four scores that rank on Arizona's all-time top-10 list. Arizona's meet score of 196.125 tied for sixth all-time, its mark of 49.325 on vault ranks sixth all-time, its mark 49.225 on beam ranks second and the Wildcat's score of 49.575 on floor last year against Minnesota stands as the best floor mark in team history.
Over the Hill: They say it's all down hill once you hit 50, but that doesn't apply to Bill Ryden's career as a gymnastics head coach. With a win on Saturday, Ryden can earn his 50th career victory as a collegiate gymnastics head coach. Ryden holds a career record of 49-64-1 going into Saturday's meet.
Welcome Home: For sophomore Katie Johnson, Saturday's meet against Minnesota will be more then the 2003 season-opener. It will be her homecoming. Johnson, the 2002 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year, and a 2002 All-Pac-10 competitor on floor is a native of Moorhead, Minn. and will compete in her home state for the first time as an Arizona Wildcat.
Stacked Pac: The Pacific-10 Conference will again be one of the toughest conferences in the nation in 2003. Six of the Pac-10's seven teams were ranked in the Preseason Coaches Poll. UCLA tops the list at No. 1, Stanford is ranked seventh followed by Arizona at No. 10, Oregon State is ranked No. 13, Arizona State is ranked 15th and Washington is ranked 17th respectively.
Up Next: The Wildcats will return from Minnesota to host the Oregon State Beavers on Friday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. (MST) in McKale Center. The meet will be Arizona's first home meet of the season and will serve as the Wildcats' Pac-10 season-opener.
Arizona's 2003 Season Outlook:
The University of Arizona women's gymnastics team enjoyed one of its most successful seasons in school history last year in 2002. With a team composed mainly of underclassmen, Arizona jumped back among the collegiate gymnastic elite by earning a second-place finish at the Pac-10 Championship, its 16th consecutive postseason appearance and its first trip to the NCAA National Championships since 1996. The 2002 season, however, is over. Arizona enters the 2003 season ready to prove itself as one of the top programs in the nation. The Wildcats enter 2003 ready to earn respect.
'For our team, the 2002 National Championships are done,' head coach Bill Ryden said. 'That was last year. We are back to being nobodies. We look at our team training and we know we have to work hard, we have to earn respect.'
With 13 returning letterwinners, including three All-Pac-10 gymnasts, the defending Co-Pac-10 beam champion and three freshman newcomers, Arizona will have a legitimate shot at earning its 17th postseason appearance and its second consecutive berth to the National Championships.
'Our team is always looking towards getting to the next level,' Ryden said. 'This team definitely has the talent to do so. We believe that our program can be a continual top program in the country. We have no doubts that we can do that on a year-to-year basis. But every year is a fight.'
Although the Wildcats lost senior Randi Liljenquist, one of the top gymnasts in school history, Arizona returns a group of young, talented and experienced gymnasts who accounted for 78 percent of the teams scoring last season. Talent and experience are two assets Arizona will count on this season to make up for its lack of roster depth. Returning for her fourth and final season as Arizona's lone senior, captain Nikki Beyschau is coming off a solid junior campaign where she was a key gymnast in Arizona's vault and bars lineups.
Junior Andi McCabe, 2002 All-Pac-10 selection on vault, sophomore Katie Johnson,the Pac-10 Co-Freshman of the Year and sophomore Monica Bisordi, 2002 All-Pac-10selection on beam and in the all-around will all have key roles in the Arizona lineup.
'The more people who have experience, the better we will be,' Ryden said. 'Last year, the team as a whole hit a wall toward the beginning of March because many of our gymnasts weren't used to competing that much. This year, our team knows what to expect and will be ready for the challenge.'
Arizona's road towards respect will run into a tough schedule along the way, which includes non-conference match-ups with perennial top-25 schools Utah, Oklahoma, Minnesota, BYU and Denver. Finishing second at the Pac-10 Championships last season, The Wildcats will face an always difficult Pac-10 schedule again in 2003.
'We have an amazingly hard schedule to face this year,' Ryden said. 'Every team we will face this year will be a top team in the nation. But it's not about who you face each week, it's about how every team does in the nation, which definitely cuts our work out for us.'
Arizona will be tested early on the road, opening the 2003 season at Minnesota. Arizona will host five meets in McKale Center, where the Wildcats finished with a home record of 7-1 in 2002.
'Our team stepped up to the challenge last year,' Ryden said. 'Our team takes a lot of pride on victories on the floor. We know victories don't get you a national championship. But the pride of that night, the pride of walking off the floor as victors is something this team really enjoys. Our gymnasts want to go out and put on a show and show everyone how good they are.'
The Senior Class
Arizona will look for leadership in lone senior Nikki Beyschau. Named team captain, Beyschau is by far the team?s most experienced and seasoned veteran. Entering her fourth year with the Wildcats, Beyschau will be counted on to make an impact in the line up on vault and on bars. Last season, Beyschau competed in every meet during the season and had eight top-five finishes, including a vault title at Oklahoma where she posted a career-high mark of 9.950, which tied the No. 3 mark on the all-time top-10 performers' list.
'Nikki brings a world of experience, the ability to work through adversity and is able to maintain her goals and remain driven,' Ryden said. 'Things have not been easy for Nikki. She has come through a lot of adversity and is a tough gymnast. She has been dealt a lot of short hands and has been able to come through them. No matter what, she is a gymnast who will keep going.'
The Junior Class
Arizona will rely on its junior class for added depth as the season progresses on. Although the junior class has been reduced to five, compared to eight gymnasts in last year's sophomore class, the juniors provide much- needed leadership and experience for this team.
Coming off a strong sophomore year, junior Andi McCabe will again be a leading force for the Wildcats on vault, bars and floor. Last season, McCabe was named to the 2002 All-Pac-10 Conference team on vault, posting 14 top-five finishes during the regular season, including six vault titles and a career-high 9.975 on vault, which is the No. 2 mark on the all-time top-10 performers' list. She also finished the regular season ranked No. 4 in the nation on vault.
Junior Sheehan Lemley is also returning from a solid sophomore year. Last season, Lemley matured as a collegiate gymnast for Arizona by breaking into the beam and bars lineups. Lemley was one of the most consistent performers on beam and bars for the Wildcats last year, posting two top-five finishes. This year, Lemley also will be expected to take on a leadership role for Arizona as one of the team's co-captains.
Meagan Killpack returns to the Wildcat lineup after missing 2002 with an ACL injury. Killpack has worked hard to recover from her injury and have a chance to break into the lineup for Arizona in 2003. Killpack will provide much-needed depth for the Wildcats on bars.
Juniors Amanda Goins and Sarah Galecki continue to work hard and are looking for a chance to break into the regular season lineup. Each gymnast provides a great work ethic in the gym and is a consummate worker for the Arizona program. Goins will provide depth for the Wildcats on vault and on floor and Galecki will provide depth with routines on bars and floor.
'The junior class is a talented group that has been a little hot and cold since they have joined the program,' Ryden said. 'Andi McCabe had a great year last year and has looked good in the gym. Sheehan started to blossom last year, and we are looking for her to come into her own this season. Meagan is hoping to make a comeback this year and can definitely have an impact in our lineup this year. Sarah and Amanda are all redefining their skills in hopes of breaking into the lineup.'
The Sophomore Class
Returning for a second season of action as collegiate gymnasts, the sophomore class will look to continue making its mark in the Arizona history books. Last season as freshmen, this group of gymnasts broke into the lineup and made an immediate impact on the program's success. With one season behind them, the Wildcat sophomores will enter 2003 as a talented and experienced group ready to make its mark on the national level.
Coming off one of the most impressive freshman campaigns in Arizona history, sophomore Katie Johnson will take on a leadership role for the Wildcats as a team co-Captain. In 2002, Johnson earned Pac-10 Freshman of the Year honors, was named to the All-Pac-10 team on floor and was named Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week (Jan. 29, 2002). With a year of experience, Johnson will continue to carry the load for the Wildcats on vault, beam and floor.
Also returning to the Wildcat lineup after an amazing freshman year is sophomoreMonica Bisordi. Last season, Bisordi joined senior Randi Liljenquist as one of only two all-around performers for the Wildcats. Bisordi was named to the 2002 All-Pac-10 team on beam and in the all-around, tallying 32 top-five finishes, including two beam titles and two all-around titles. Bisordi enters 2003 as one of the Wildcats' leading performers in all four events and will look to continue here assault on the Arizona record books.
Entering 2003 as the defending Pac-10 Co-Beam Champion, sophomore Stevie Fanning will continue her success as a Wildcat. Competing for the Wildcats fresh out of high school at the age of 17, Fanning will benefit from a year's experience coming into her sophomore season, as she looks to make an impact for Arizona in all four events. Last year, Fanning posted five top-five finishes, including two beam titles and a bars title.
Returning to the Arizona lineup after proving to be one of the Wildcats' most consistent gymnasts is sophomore Jamie Schell. In 2002, Schell tallied eight top-five finishes, including a vault title. Her career-high 9.900 on vault is also the No. 9 mark on the all-time top-10 list. Schell enters 2003 as a leading force for the Wildcats on vault, beam and floor.
In her first year with Arizona, sophomore Jamie Duce emerged as one of the most consistent bar workers for the Wildcats. Last year, Duce posted five top-five finishes for the Wildcats, including a bars title. Duce will provide much needed depth for Arizona on beam and floor and is one of Arizona's top returnees on bars.
Also returning to the Arizona lineup is sophomore Kristine Harper. In her freshman campaign, Harper was a solid beam performer who also made appearances on floor throughout the season. Considered one of the hardest workers on the team, Harper has improved her skills even more and is ready to make an impact for Arizona in 2003.
'All our sophomores are looking good,' Ryden said. 'Jamie Duce and Jamie Schell are working on a lot of new skills. Kristine looks better than ever. Monica had a fantastic freshman campaign, and we are looking for her to continue her consistent form. Stevie has improved significantly, and Katie is looking to up all of her routines as well and is adding difficulty on events she is already good at.'
The Freshman Class
The Arizona coaching staff has again brought in a strong freshman class for 2003. Entering their first seasons with the program are freshmen Erin Muirhead, Abby Pearson and Jessamyn Salter. Each gymnast brings a wealth of amateur experience to Arizona, all of who are ready to make an immediate impact.
'All of our freshmen are all capable of making impacts in our lineup,' Ryden said. 'Each gymnast has the potential to be all-arounders for this team. They are all fantastic tumblers, they can all vault, and they can all do beam. They are also working hard to make contributions on bars.'
According to Head Coach Bill Ryden
'Our gymnasts have had to readjust to the vault table. We have a lot of conventionalvaulters who have had to change their vaults to a backwards entry. Last year we had six 10.0 start values on vault. We might not do that this year, but I think we will still have a strong vault lineup.'
Uneven Bars
'We are still trying to figure out our lineup on bars. Some of last year's gymnasts have improved on bars. We lost two outstanding bar workers in Randi Liljenquist and Nicci Filchner from last year, so some people are going to have to step up. Bars can be a strong event for us, but our goal for bars is to be competitive with every team and let our other events take care of business.'
Balance Beam
'We have a lot of capable beam workers on our team. We lost one routine from last year, so we are not too worried about how we will perform. Our gymnasts really worked hard on beam last year and I see that continuing for us into this season. Beam is the event that saved our life at Regionals and gave us a berth to the Championships, so our gymnasts know how important this event is.'
Floor Exercise
'Floor is the least of our worries. We have some great floor routines returning and all our freshmen can do floor as well. I expect all of our gymnasts to work hard and compete for a spot in the floor lineup. We put up some great numbers on floor last season and this team is defiantly capable of doing the same.'
'All-around is always a competitive event. Last year, Monica Bisordi came in and did a wonderful job for us in each event. We lost one of the best all-around gymnasts we have ever had in Randi Liljenquist, but I expect many of our gymnasts to step up and take a shot at the all-around.'
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Thanks to Yair Raveh and his film blog Cinemascope, I was privy to an early glimpse of four of the five Oscar nominated short animations for this year, and might I say… the field is as strong as any I have seen. Discounting the already widely-celebrated wizardry of America's Pixar studio (in this case, 'Presto' directed by Doug Sweetland), the two films embedded below rose to the fore. Both lose no interest by choosing to drop dialogue, and if anything the artistic choice makes the virtuosity of the animation resonate all the more.
I'm in agreement with Yair- Russian director Konstantin Bronzit 'Lavatory Lovestory' has a certain magical whimsy about it, raising it above the high standards of the essentially gag based films it is in competition with. With a few calmly drawn lines, and selective dashes of colour, Bronzit is able to to tug the viewer's heart strings and draw us in. He exhibits a deft sense of timing, from the slapstick bathroom collisions to the pathos exuded from a prolonged look of loneliness and yearning. Russia has a long history of rich humanist animation, and it's great to see a hand-illustrated film, mostly in black and white sitting among the lavishly rendered virtually-lit worlds of the other filmmakers' creations. Good luck, Konstantin!
The other film that I share a particular fondness for in the spread is 'Oktapodi' directed by Emud Mokhberi and Thierry Marchand. The formula here is less complex; but the timing and creative variations on a classic chase-oriented gag cartoon make it a worthy contender. I have to admit too, my passion for octapi definately extends my appreciation for the film (check my own cartoon mascot, top right) even if they're modelled anatomically incorrect with two ciphons. The camera angles and movement are dynamic and the film bustles along at a pace which keeps you hanging on, even in the few moments where the developments in the action are predictable and familiar. I need to mention that this film is a student production- a very polished effort from a team of young Francophones.
Not content with only having seen four of the five nominees for the Best Animated Short Academy award, I trawled for the absent film: 'La maison en petits cubes', a French/Japanese collaboration directed by Kunio Kato. Unable to find anything more than a brief teaser on Youtube, I had to settle for a still image, and this description of the film from ReverseBlog. Please let me know if anyone finds the film online… the blurb below paints an enticing picture!
'An old man wakes in the morning in the small room he calls home. He opens a hole in his floor, revealing a vast sea of water underneath, and begins fishing. It turns out that most of the world is now submerged, and the sea continues to rise. Our protagonist seems to spend most of his time building a new room in which to live on top of the old one, brick by brick, so he'll have somewhere to go after the water floods his home. He's done this many times before.
When he loses his pipe to the sea below, which has engulfed many stories of his home, he goes diving for it. His plunge into these literal depths stirs a corresponding dive into memory. As he descends, he recalls the moments of his life lived in these spaces—his daughter's wedding in this room, a dinner with his wife in that; his life is retraced, floor by floor, story by story. Like most of the nominees in this category, the drama is wordless, depicted here through stunningly colorful, sumptuous hand-drawn animation.
A life remembered wistfully, not regretfully: La Maison en petits cubes is as simple as that. But in its beauty, purity, and emotional delicacy, it makes an impression that resonates well past its twelve-minute running time.'


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Monday, October 21, 2013
Progress of the Human Mind
The human mind always makes progress,
but it is a progress in spirals.
- Madame de Stael
There are no constraints on the human mind,
no walls around the human spirit, no barriers to our
progress except those we ourselves erect.
- Ronald Reagan
Coming together is a beginning;
keeping together is progress;
working together is success.
- Henry Ford
The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress.
- Charles Kettering (1876-1958 - holder of 186 US Patents, including the automotive electric starter)
I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions,
but laws and institutions must go hand in hand
with the progress of the human mind.
As that becomes more developed, more enlightened,
as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered
and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances,
institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times.
- Thomas Jefferson [inscribed in the Jefferson Memorial]
Man must evolve for all human conflict,
a method which rejects
revenge, aggression and retaliation.
The foundation of such a method is love.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
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