text: Does Rap's Next Breeding Ground Reside In Dallas? Day & A Dream Team April 6, 2017 Features, Music Bobby Sessions, The Outfit, TX, Mo3, G.U.N, T.Y.E & more. Dallas' rap has never felt better. Or been more ready to blow the hell up. It is generally understood that there is a process that one must endure in order to reach it's full potential. Dependent on the individual, that process will vary in terms of circumstances and details. Nevertheless, all things must go through a process of development to achieve growth, in any capacity. In terms of music, specifically in rap music, the same concept can be said about an artist looking to cash in on his or her dreams of becoming the next big thing. In rap music, there has always been a strong presence of pride when it comes down to repping what neighborhood, area, city, town or state you're from. An artist's place of origin is damn near synonymous with the music and style attached to said artist. Since hip-hop music's beginning, we've seen time and time again how big of a impact a rapper's hometown can play in his or her career. A rapper's hometown can, and often does, set precedence for the context in which people will generally perceive them. In cities all over America, local music scenes for years have developed certain cultural associations, which may vary depending on whatever part of the country you're in. And over the years, certain cities have been in the forefront of rap music, putting it's culture on display for the world to see and, often times, eventually exploit. Outside of providing context, a rapper's hometown can play a major role in his or her ability to be heard. Bobby Sessions feat. Sam Lao, "First World Problems" Let's face it, it is a common belief, neither true or false, that a rapper must get to one of hip-hop's "hub-cities" to, in rapper terms, "get on". And it is no secret that certain cities that have had a strong presence throughout rap music's history (i.e. NYC, LA, Atlanta, etc.), are the places to which many aspiring rappers relocate to with hopes of taking their careers to the next level. There are many components that go into this way of thinking, a lot of them being right there in the city that artist is from. There's a reason why certain cities have young artists emerging on the national music scene everyday, while other cities struggle to get only a few, if any at all, through the threshold of notoriety. The reasons will vary from city to city, and depending on whatever person in that city you ask. Mel of The Outfit TX, "Phone Line" However, there are quite a few timespans in rap music in which a "non-hub-city" has had a shot, whether brief or withstanding, at being at hip-hop's forefront, specifically in the South. Southern hip-hop's influence on the hip-hop genre, and culture itself, is absolutely no secret. Places such as New Orleans and Houston, to Memphis and Miami, among many others, have contributed a wide assortment of cultural ingredients that go into the gumbo pot of hip-hop. From music, to style, lingo, drugs, general cultural commentary, you name it. And each rap scene has its own "process" in which it must go through before coming to that forefront. Which, to me, begs the question: What does it take for a city to "get on"? As a 26 year-old native and resident of Dallas, I've witnessed first hand the process of which it's rap scene has developed under. While I'll admit that the scene's process may not be as glorious as some of the cities mentioned above, it's process is special. It's particular; rich in highs and lows. It's filled with moments of clarity and moments of confusion. It consists of periods of unity and periods of conflict. There's plenty spurts of excitement and disappointment in its story. But as of the past 5 to 6 years, the Dallas hip-hop scene has taken on a new energy. An energy that seems to have turned a scene that at a period of time had as much confusion as a dyslexia convention(no offense to my dyslexic brethren), into one of the nation's next most interesting, and talented, breeding grounds for the next wave of young up and coming artists. Apparently, Dallas' process was necessary. Buffalo Black, "Delicieux" It is a common belief, or maybe an overlooked fact, that Dallas' place in hip-hop is only of recent development. Though Dallas' current scene is young, it has had a presence in hip-hop for decades, dating back as early as the early to mid 80s. Dallas' hip-hop history is another discussion to be had on another day. Let's just say a writer for one of the most prolific rap groups in history, and many others, is right out of Dallas, Texas. Yeah nigga, D.O.C. is ours, but that's neither here nor there. Dallas saw it's first direct taste of rap music success in late 90's and early 2000's with regionally acclaimed hip-hop acts like Mr. Pookie, Mr. Lucci, and the legendary collective known as DSR. Toward the mid 2000s, Dallas/Ft. Worth started to see even more success with independent street oriented artist like Twisted Black, Young Nino, Hot Boy Star, Gator Mayne and Quint Foxx. Towards the end of the 2000s, Dallas' rap scene developed into what had become infamously known as the "Boogie Movement", with acts like Lil Will, KBZO, the Party Boyz, GS Squad, B-Hamp TopOff and Yung Nation, formerly known as Thug Boss Nation, leading the way. Arguably the most notable artist of this wave, Dorrough, scored multiple billboard hits and eventually went on to a rap career that is still relevant to this day. Mr. Pookie, "Crook For Life" After that, came the confusion. And then soon after that, came what seemed like a cultural and creative rebirth. Alternative rap acts such as The Sore Losers, A.Dd+, Tunk, The Last Mohicans and the collective known as Brain Gang brought about a new-found energy to the Dallas rap scene. A energy that also seemed to cause an obviously split in direction of the scene. Fast forwarding to recent years, there have been dozens of new generational rappers from Dallas to make a name for themselves outside of the DFW metroplex. Whether regional, national or worldwide, Dallas is slowly, but definitely surely, becoming a force to be reckoned with. With homegrown artists such as Dirty Water Music Groups' Lil Ronny MothaF, Tree Ward and Fat Pimp, to local and regional indepedent sucesses such as The Outfit, TX, Trap Boy Freddy, Yella Beezy, and C. Struggs, to local internet sensations like Fxxxxy, Pat Ron and Louidiene, it's no wonder why record labels, major and independent, are starting to take notice of all the musical and cultural beauty Dallas has had to offer for years now. A couple of years ago, Dallas area native Post Malone seemingly came out of nowhere his viral hit, White Iverson, which eventually landed him a major label deal and launched him into a young and promising career. The same went for Dr. Dre's Aftermath signee, Justus, known here in Dallas as J.T., after working on Dre's most recent album, Compton. Just recently, there have been locally curated acts such as Sam Lao, 88 Killa, and most recently, Atlantic records newest signee rapper Mo3, to find themselves at the door of opportunity in the form of major and independent record label support. 88 Killa, "The Code" Other buzzing DFW acts such as Go Yayo, T-Wayne, Spud Boom, G.U.N., and Young Street have found themselves at the doorstep of rap stardom opportunity as well. Even local favorites such as BuffaloBlack, Raw Elements, TYE Harris, Devy Stonez, Fat Boogie, Tony Staxxx, Saint Clair and many others are clearly gaining momentum and well on their way to bright and promising paths as it relates to a career in recording rap music. If Dallas two things and two things only, it's talent and potential. So, how does a city's rap scene with so much talent, potential and buzz (and who happens to be a top ranking market for music consumption), finally take a worthwhile step onto the national music scene as a powerful entity? Or rather, what's stopping it from doing so? The answer, depends on any individual Dallas resident tuned into its local rap happenings that you present the question to. What is for certain? Dallas has a much brighter future than its past as it relates to rap music and the industry. They say there's a process to achieving greatness, glory and success. And in the words of Collins Management Group's FXXXXY, "Know the good things, know the good things take some time". Dallas, it's only a matter of time. James Mays III is a 26 year-old Dallas native, and is a beer and street-taco enthusiast. He serves as a delivery truck driver by day and a rapper known as, Curtis Mayz, on nights and weekends. Follow on Twitter, IG and Facebook @CurtisMayz. Share this:TweetShare on Tumblr


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Hi everyone. I am in the beginning stages of launching an apparel line. I bought my domain name for 3 years and I am absolutely LOST on how to get started, so I spoke to a web friend of mine and asked him what to do.
He said I need to install Wordpress on my GoDaddy domain. Can anyone tell me how to do that?
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If you were like me, you were hitting refresh constantly on Nexus Day waiting for the new devices to go live. What a rush! I got one! After what seemed like an eternity of waiting to get my hands on my Nexus 5x, it arrived and I locked myself in a dark room to start playing. I downloaded my favorite apps, the apps I work on, and even tried out some new ones. If you were even more like me, you realized very quickly that a lot of your favorite apps that leverage the camera had issues. Why is my image upside down? Why is my image rotated weirdly? As a developer, I began to wonder, is this a bug?? After a little research, I can assure you that it is in fact not a bug, but rather an error on the side of the developer when setting up the camera. This blog will take a deeper dive into a common overlook made by developers when building a camera application and why it is so darn easy to make.
What is the Issue?
Let's kick this off with the assumption that you already know how to set up a basic camera application and you are just trying to get the image, preview, and device orientation to all come in sync. Next let's cover the basics of the devices in question.
For the purposes of keeping this pure Google, lets look at the Nexus 5 and Nexus 5x. You will notice that the natural device orientation of both devices is 0°. However, do note the location of the camera sensor and where the top edge of it aligns with on each device. On the Nexus 5, the top edge of the camera sensor aligns with the right edge of the device as it sits in natural orientation. On the Nexus 5x the top edge of the camera sensor aligns with the left edge of the device as it sits in natural orientation.
Next lets look at how we define the orientation of the camera. Per the developer site, Camera.CameraInfo.orientation, is defined as "The orientation of the camera image. The value is the angle that the camera image needs to be rotated clockwise so it shows correctly on the display in its natural orientation. It should be 0, 90, 180, or 270. Or the angle between camera orientation and natural device orientation." When looking at the Nexus devices this is pretty simple to comprehend, but some devices have their natural orientation in landscape and that is when it gets interesting.
With that definition in mind, lets go back and take a look at the two Nexus devices again. With the top edge of the camera sensor aligning with the right side of the device, the orientation of the Nexus 5 camera is 90°. With the top edge of the camera sensor aligning with the left side of the device, the orientation of the Nexus 5x camera is 270°. If you are one of the developers seeing their image upside down, with that I am guessing you just had an "ahha moment." If you are seeing your image do something else funky, keep reading and hopefully we will get to your moment soon.
The Mistake
The common mistake for most developers is not realizing that the orientation of the camera is dependent upon the device manufacturer and not the OS. The reason why this is not a very commonly noticed mistake, is because most device manufacturers stay in sync and keep the camera sensor in a location that leaves the camera orientation at 90°. Since most camera applications want a full screen image capture, leaving the camera at 90° works as desired. This means that in order for your camera application to work consistently across all devices a little bit of work needs to be done.
The Fix
The fix is simple and relatively easy to implement. However, I must admit that I did not come up with the code myself but rather borrowed it from some code comments found inside of the Android Camera class. To determine the correct orientation for the camera consistently across devices utilize the method below, passing in your newly created
Camera and
CameraInfo. The method leverages the device's current orientation to determine the correct orientation to set the camera and camera display to.
public int getCorrectCameraOrientation(CameraInfo info, Camera camera) {
int rotation = context.getWindowManager().getDefaultDisplay().getRotation();
int degrees = 0;
case Surface.ROTATION_0:
degrees = 0;
case Surface.ROTATION_90:
degrees = 90;
case Surface.ROTATION_180:
degrees = 180;
case Surface.ROTATION_270:
degrees = 270;
int result;
result = (info.orientation + degrees) % 360;
result = (360 - result) % 360;
result = (info.orientation - degrees + 360) % 360;
return result;
The above method will output 0, 90, 180, or 270. That integer value represents the orientation you will need to set your camera and camera display to. Note that you have to set both the Camera orientation and the Camera Display orientation to the newly output number. To set the Camera Display orientation, or what is returned with the
onPreviewFrame, leverage the following method found in the
Camera class.
mCamera.setDisplayOrientation(getCorrectCameraOrientation(mCameraInfo, mCamera));
This method alone will not fix your problem as it only rotates the display but does not rotate the image capture itself. In order to rotate the image capture to be in sync with the display leverage the following method on your camera's
mCamera.getParameters().setRotation(getCorrectCameraOrientation(mCameraInfo, mCamera));
Leveraging the above code will ensure your camera application accurately displays and captures what is desired on all devices in sync with each's respective device orientation. If you have an application that allows rotation even during image capture, you might find it necessary to use a modified version of the above method in an
In closing the Nexus 5x has one of the nicest camera's I have used to date (even when it is taking pictures upside down). At the time of writing this blog, I have yet to get to play with a Nexus 6p to see if the behavior is consistent with the 5x. I hope that this has solved your issue if you had one, or answers your question about why some of your applications may be displaying your camera strangely.


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When it comes to blending modern and traditional, few cities anywhere in the world are can compete with Tokyo. Japan's capital, and the world's most populous metropolis, Tokyo is a city that's easy to fall in love with. It's rich in arts and culture, and its cuisine is known to be innovative, stylish and, most importantly, delicious. Here are five reasons to visit Tokyo:
By many accounts, this is the world's busiest intersection. Often described as Tokyo's Times, Shibuya Crossing is made up of numerous crosswalks that send people in all directions. This is as authentic a modern Tokyo experience as there is.
One of the city's most luxurious and state-of-the-art hotels, Conrad Tokyo is a spectacular tall hotel boasting some of the best views around. One of the most popular hotels for international travellers, the rates here are a little steep. But, if you've got some spare change and willing to break the bank, there's few better places to be.
A UNESCO World Heritage-listed, Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about an hour away from the Tokyo city center. It's also Japan's tallest peak and one of the country's three sacred mountains. This is the best time t visit for great views as visibility is known to be best during Japan's winter.


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Saint Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy fully recognises the contribution it can make to protect children and support them in school. The aim of this policy is to safeguard and promote our pupils' safe use of internet and electronic communication technology such as mobile phones and wireless connectivity. The internet and other technologies have an important role in the learning and teaching processes however, we feel it is important to balance those benefits with an awareness of the potential risks. This policy will highlight the need to educate children and young people about the benefits and risks of using new technologies both in and away from school. It will also provide safeguards and rules to guide staff, pupils and visitors in their online experiences. The school e-safeguarding policy will operate in conjunction with others including: policies for Good Behaviour, Anti-Bullying, Single Equality and Internet Access Agreement with parents/carers. The school acknowledges e-safety and e-security as important issues for our school community and has made a considered attempt to embed e-safeguarding into our teaching and learning using technology and have considered the wider implications of e-safeguarding beyond classroom practice such as security and data.
Safer Internet Day 2019
To mark Safer Internet Day 2019, we have been running various activities across the school to improve our awareness of how we can remain safe when we're online. This included an assembly run by our School Council.
The assembly also featured our Year 6 children sharing the results of an online questionnaire that they designed, created and ran with all of Key Stage 2. The full background to the survey, along with relevant advice from the Year 6 students, is included in the letter below; this was also sent home to all parents/carers.
The full results from the survey run by Year 6 can be viewed below.
Please use the link above to access an Internet Safety Plan that can be used by your family at home.
Factsheet for parents and carers
The factsheet linked above provides details of useful websites to help parents/carers keep young people safe online, including information about setting parental controls and safety tools on social networks and other online services.
Reviews of online games for parents and carers
Follow the link above to the Common Sense Media website which has open and honest reviews from parents and children about online games. It contains useful advice on the age suitability of online games; the reviews highlight important topics such as online chat risks and in-game purchases.
Feedback from children in school on Safer Internet Day suggest that a number of children are playing Roblox online, Concerns have been raised about strangers having the ability to contact young people using online chats from within this game.
Reviews of books, movies, TV, apps and websites for parents/carers
Similar to Commons Sense Media's reviews of online games, reviews for other forms of media are linked above. Follow the link, select the type of media you are interested in, click 'Go' and then search for the title you wish to research.
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23 December
SAINT JOHN of Kanty
St. John was born at Kenty in Poland in 1390, and studied at Cracow with great ability, industry, and success, while his modesty and virtue drew all hearts to him.
He was for a short time in charge of a parish; but he shrank from the burden of responsibility, and returned to his life of professor at Cracow. There for many years he lived a life of unobtrusive virtue, self-denial, and charity.
His love for the Holy See led him often in pilgrimage to Rome, on foot and alone, and his devotion to the Passion drew him once to Jerusalem, where he hoped to win a martyr's crown by preaching to the Turks.
He died in 1473.
Lives of the Saints, by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. ed. [1894]
St John of Kęty (1390 – 1473)
He was born in Kęty in the diocese of Kraków in 1390. He became a priest and for many years taught at the University of Kraków; later he became parish priest of Olkusz. He taught and researched in both physics and theology and excelled in holiness and in charity towards his neighbour, in which he was an example to his colleagues and pupils. He died in 1473. See the articles in the Catholic Encyclopaedia and Wikipedia.
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All the information on the upcoming release of one of the inaugural volumes of the Emerging Revolutionary War Series (ERWS) from Savas Beatie!
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In preparation for an upcoming publication by Emerging Revolutionary War's historian Mark Maloy, I was doing some light reading about the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. That is when I came across the following quote by the late Albert Chestone; "The … Continue reading
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Dental Implants 101 in Aurora, CO
Are missing teeth affecting your smile and way of life? If so, dental implants might be the solution you have been searching for. Dental implants are a form of tooth replacement designed to look and function like your natural teeth. With dental implants, you not only regain the look of a natural smile but get the ability to eat and smile with confidence.
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A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into the jaw bone where you are missing teeth. The titanium implant will replace the roots of your natural teeth, and bond with the bone in your jaw to create a strong foundation. Once the bone has bonded to your dental implant, your oral surgeon will provide you with a crown to finalize the implant.
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Your oral surgeon will have several options to restore your smile with dental implants. In cases where an implant is replacing a single tooth, a single dental crown will be used. If you are replacing two or more teeth, a fixed bridge may be used on one or more implants. Your oral surgeon may also recommend an implant-supported denture to replace many teeth when needed.
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I'm drawn to traditional African art out of my own pursuit of a wholistic, or integrated, understanding of everyday life in the sub-Saharan. I'm especially fascinated by African efforts to balance traditional forms and values with contemporary practices and aspirations. By encountering the forms and images of African artists, both known and unknown, I am inspired and humbled.
Since 2000, I've spent a good deal of time traveling, reporting and studying in Africa. In 2002 and 2003, I lived in Accra, Ghana on a hill overlooking the city's Independence Square. More recently, I've spent considerable time in Uganda. In addition to working as a journalist in Africa, I also consult for non-profit organizations and for foundations. In 2003, I cofounded the Africa operations of Journalists for Human Rights, a media training organization. From 2007-2009, I've consulted for the Gates foundation on African agriculture, health and media. Under grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), I studied the emergence of computer science as an academic discipline in East Africa from 2013-2016. Articles and lectures based on this field research is forthcoming.
In 2011, I began teach at Arizona State a seminar on technology, development and sub-Saharan Africa.
My work on Africa ranges widely over politics, social issues, business and technology and culture. I have avoided following the media herd, and reporting on the sorts of disaster, disease and mayhem articles that reinforce the image of Africa as hopeless and Africans as brutal, stupid or both. The picture I present of Africa is partial, biased in favor of hopefulness, positive action and constructive role models. I am ever aware of the disappointments, inequalities and sheer misery in many parts of Africa, but I have not yet chosen to allow these realities to fully define my view of this fascinating region.
Usually, I'm a critic of Western media representations of Africa (and I don't exclude myself from criticism either). My own relationships with individual Africans inform my critique of the mainstream "narrative" of the role of Africa and Africans.
For more on my perspective on how meta-narratives about Africa and Africans extert an insidious influence on literature about Africa, see "Hotel Africa: the politics of escape," a 2012 book that includes the essay, "Stories We Tell About Africa and Those We Don't":


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Each year, APA/APAF Fellowships elect Chairs and Vice Chairs for their respective programs to represent and lead their group throughout their projects and time with the APA. The Jeanne Spurlock Congressional Fellowship awards one fellow per year introducing fellows to the structure of federal and congressional health policy focused on mental health issues. This year, the APA/APAF Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Chair position rotates every two months, giving the fellows an equal opportunity in this leadership role.
Read our 2018 Chairs' and fellowship recipient's updates on their activities, experiences and accomplishments from the first half of their program.
The Minority Fellowship Program has enriched my experiences in cross-cultural psychiatry, healthcare advocacy, leadership and clinical research. In addition, it fostered a supportive community for like-minded fellows to collaborate and pursue their passion in reducing healthcare disparities among underrepresented minority populations.
Emily Wu, M.D., 2018-2019, Minority Fellowship Program Chair
The fellowship is a fantastic way to prepare for a career in Public Psychiatry. It provides professional development for psychiatry residents who plan to obtain leadership roles within the public sector and awareness of the numerous career opportunities in this area.
Kevin Simon, M.D., 2018–2019, APA/APAF Public Psychiatry Fellowship Chair
I'm looking forward to learning about the legislative process and how tough compromises are made that lead to downstream disparities I have seen in the clinic. I'm hoping to then be in a better position to address disparities head-on as a psychiatrist.
Kali Cyrus, M.D., 2018–2019, APA/APAF Spurlock Congressional Fellow
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Dielectric Supports Repack Transition for Maine PBS Station
One of three Phase 8 projects Dielectric is assisting with in Maine.
One of three Phase 8 projects Dielectric is assisting with in Maine.
WCAX General Manager Jay Barton called the experience an "exercise in cooperation."
Stations are relocating, but with STAs and temp facilities.
The antenna array will serve KGO-TV and KRON-TV in San Francisco, with installation slated for later this year.
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We are in the midst of the digital transformation of our society, with computer science and its artifacts as a major driver of change. We experienced the metamorphosis from the stand-alone computer to the global operating system of our world, a journey leading to yet another industrial revolution: digitizing everything and automating work and thinking. This digital and global operating system integrates, links, and permeates everything: work, leisure, politics, the personal, the professional, and the private. It influences or even shapes actions on a technical, economic, military and political level.
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This is the context of our Workshop on Digital Humanism.
With this term we want to refer to the era of the Renaissance, not only to make the digital world and development more "human", but also to initiate a broad approach integrating different disciplines for new scientific insights, discussions, and spreading of critical thoughts and knowledge. Such an approach starts from several key points:
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- The approach needs to be scientific, in the tradition of the enlightenment – and fact based in the best sense.
- People are the central focus. Technology is for people and not the other way round. We need to put "humankind" at the center of our work.
The format of the workshop will be very interactive, we invite all the participants to an active discussion.
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Applause is Not Enough means what it says. Though we crave praise, the arts and arts education cannot survive on blandishments alone. Arts education in the public schools can survive only if money is apportioned to classes, teachers, facilities and supplies. These funds are being cut all over America, and the vital education of children in painting, drawing, dance, theater and music is slowly disappearing.
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Time-based art has a long history and its pulse continues to tick, as they say. As diverse as time-based media may now be, it tends to lack much mystery (afterall, time--like space--is something we humans have studied... forever), except in the occasional narrative reliance on 'mystery' as a structuring element, and as such the medium is ripe for problematizing. This is precisely the accomplishment of Time Travelers, an exhibition and major spectacle of a panel discussion curated by Amelia Winger-Bearskin at Polvo, a Chicago-based alternative space founded by the Polvo artist collective. Winger-Bearskin's curatorial statement stakes out the show's territory, in declaring, 'Time Travelers recognizes that NEW MEDIA has incorrectly been identified as the repository for all art technologies utilizing a video camera, a computer, and an electrical outlet, but insists that as artists, first and foremost, we can use any f*&%@!'n media we want!' Included in the exhibition are emerging artists Artur Augustynowicz, Christopher Borkowski, Dietmar Krumery, Donata Napoli, and others, including the curiously-named artist(s) Haircuts by Robots and Universe of Junk. Last week, the space hosted a discussion on the present themes, which paradoxically predetermined, 'Each time a loaded art word is used, two or more universes will be created in which differing ideas become the dominate paradigm.' [Sic.] The self-described 'ridiculous blend of word-salad artspeak' no doubt dribbles over into the Free Manifestos advertised on Polvo's website. Look into the exhibition any time between now and July 28. - James Petrie
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Nina Dobrev Tells Jokes for 'Esquire'
Nina Dobrev shows a hint of bra in this sexy new shot from Esquire's August 2012 issue, on newsstands now.
The 23-year-old Vampire Diaries actress told some jokes for the mag's monthly "Me in My Place" feature. Here's one of them:
"A grasshopper walks into a bar. The bartender says, "Hey, we have a drink named after you.' The grasshopper says, 'You have a drink named Steve?'" LOL!
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Christopher's obituary appeared on The Springs Funeral Services, Sunday, March 15, 2015
Veteran of the United States Air Force, Christopher is survived by a son, Cody; two daughters, Nicole(Edward) Taylor and Heavenly Chelf; his mother, Sachiko; two brothers, Paul and Michael(Bobbie); a sister, Amy(Thomas) Fournier; a grandson, Eddie Taylor; and a granddaughter, Eva Taylor.
Preceded in death by father, Bennett Leroy Chelf.
Visitation 2:00PM-5:00PM, Sunday, March 22,, 2015 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Graveside Service and Burial, 1:00PM, Monday, March 23, 2015, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.


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Beaches of South Goa
The Blissful Solitude of the Beaches of South Goa
Are you planning on a South Goa tour with your friends in the approaching days? Or are you searching for several budget holiday packages in Goa? Well! It does not matter why or when you visit Goa, what matters is how you are going to enjoy the life of Goa.
You have not experienced Goa until you go on to see the beautiful and picturesque beaches of Goa. Although Goa is full of endless beaches, you should not forget about the beaches that are located in the South Goa.
All the beaches in South Goa are full of entertaining and exciting spots which guarantees making your Goa affair the best of your life.
Let us check out the top beaches of South Goa and how they are going to make your Goa experience a never-ending escapade.
Top Beaches of South Goa
1. Palolem Beach
This beach is a beauty in itself as it is clean and describes nature at its best. It is walled with greenery as large number of trees rest on the seaside and that is why it is also known as 'Green Island'. Generally, the fishermen are the residents of this area and they are joined by tourists who are provided with beautiful shacks.
In addition, the best thing to know for couples is that this beach is not much crowded which gives you the opportunity to spend quality and some alone time with your beloved.
All the swimmers who like to go on a long swim in the giant sea should know that the north side of the beach is not quite shallow. This clearly suggests that you can easily swim as much as you want and feel relaxed.
One of the most famous beach shacks in South Goa is none other than the Titanic Beach Shack. One can get delicious and lip-smacking sea food and all kinds of Indian foods in here.
For leisure, one can either opt for fishing or spot beautiful dolphins by sitting at the seashore.
2. Agonda Beach
This beach is a multipurpose beach as it allows an individual to get sunbathed, relax, swim and chill. From the Dabolim airport, it takes just about 90 minutes of drive to reach this splendid location. Situated in a distant area, this beach is best for the people who want to spend some solitary and peaceful time by taking silent walks by the seashore. If you are looking for a Goa honeymoon tour packages, then this is your right place to spend romantic time with your better half.
The beach is full of scenic surrounding and is home to the now endangered Ridley Turtles. The best places to stay at the Agonda Beach are the Rama Resort and Madhu Beach Huts. You can even check out various bars and restaurants by the coastline which serves all kinds of liquors all around the cloak.
The ones who are always ready to be part of some adventure can create the best days of their life in this beach.It is so, because this beach offers the visitors to try something new and adventurous water sports namely windsurfing, paragliding, and a lot more.
3. Colva Beach
Being one of the oldest beaches of Goa, the Colva Beach is one of the best South Goa tourist places and most renowned beaches of all. The seashore stretches for 25 kilometers in average.The length of the coconut groves besides the Colva Beach goes from Bogmalo to Cabo de Rama.
One of the most famous places to visit while being in this Colva Beach is The Menino Jesus Statue.It is beautiful figure and one must pay a visit to this place before leaving the site. Apart from that, one can spend their time chilling in the Sandpat Beach Shack or famous Colba Beach Resort. Bars and restaurants are also well-known if you want to relax holding fine liquor in your hand. The ones having love for water sports can indulge in water adventure through water skiing, paragliding and much more.
4. Benaulim Beach
Being undoubtedly the most captivating beach of Goa, the Benaulim Beach is one of the most famous places to visit in South Goa. It is considered as an ideal place for the ones who love relaxing under the sun and looking forward to capture some sun-kissed pictures.
There is a history behind this beach which says that an arrow was landed here which was shot by the one of the supreme Hindu Gods, Lord Vishnu. Since then, this beach was named Banavli which means 'arrow'. However, after the settlement of the Portuguese in the area, the beach was renamed as Benaulim by them.
For sightseeing, the best option is to visit the St. John Baptist Church. The fishermen in this locale are not just an ordinary fishermen but also great craftsman as they have carved beautiful sculptures at the Churches and nearby places.
The topmost relaxing places to visit are Royal Goan Beach Club, Johncy Bar & Restaurant, Lotus Resort Benaulium and Rafaels Beach Shack.Various adventure sports like wind surfing, parasailing, jet skiing, boat rides to name a few from many more others.
5. Bogmalo Beach
Just four kilometers away from the Dabolim airport, Bogmolo beach is wide-stretched and home to the fishermen living in a small village. This beach is very attractive to see as it is widely-spread and flat in nature. One can even take a look at the many shipwrecks in the surrounding area.
The ones who seek to have the diving experience under the sea can enjoy as there is Bogmalo Beach of House which provides diving lessons to the amateurs. This place serves the best Goan food and one should never miss the opportunity of tasting the best Goan foods in here.
The best place to stay in South Goa is the Bogmallo Beach Resort as it is the most famous resorts in the area. Other places to chill in are various shacks and pubs like Joel's.
This beach attracts many adventurous visitors by offering various water sports such as windsurfing and so on.
The takeaway
The aforementioned beaches are the topmost South Goa places to visit and you should not, in any way, miss this chance of visiting such outstanding places. If you are planning or have the tendency to plan in future of visiting Goa for any reason, do make certain to explore these finest beaches in South Goa.


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Today's Shirt Woot t-shirt re-imagines the legend of Zelda in the art style commonly found on ancient Greek pottery.
I find this oddly apt given Link's predilection with smashing pots.
My little confused world
Today's Shirt Woot t-shirt re-imagines the legend of Zelda in the art style commonly found on ancient Greek pottery.
I find this oddly apt given Link's predilection with smashing pots.
This has been hanging on my wall for over a year now, it's a painting by Green Castle Graphics of the final scene in Link's Awakening. I've seen a couple of posts on Reddit that reminded me of it in particular a pearler bead rendition of a scene from Crono Trigger, which has to be my favourite game ever, so I figured I'd finally share this.
I saw this while walking past Green Castle Graphic's stall at Sloan's Market in Glasgow, and I had to buy it then and there. Here is the image in Green Castle's Facebook Gallery before I bought it.
I'm sorely tempted to commission another image by Green Castle I just don't know what… I have a couple of Ideas though.
FWIW here is the Pearler Bead Chronotrigger image that inspired me to post this:
So I was looking for the original source for the above image by Wes Talbott, and I stumbled onto something wonderful. Apparently Lego have a site where people can suggest and vote on new Lego sets and collaborations. If a project gets 10,000 votes it will be submitted to Lego for review. On this page I found that there is a submission for a Lego Zelda! And it's reached the the required amount of support to be considered by Lego!
Someone also has designs up for a Lego The Guild:
and Lego Final Fantasy:
The guy who is working on the second Lego Zelda is also working on renders for a Lego Super Mario Brothers but it's still early days on that…
This pendant which is in the shape of a heart container from The Legend of Zelda: The Skyward Sword is quite cute. It's by The Pixelsmithy, and will apparently retail for $22 but is only available to pre-order at the moment.
Interestingly they debuted on Reddit, I think they know their target market…
These Art Nouveau images are by Artist Melissa Somerville (Deviant Art Page), and feture characters from the Legend of Zelda series. Her Deviant Art page is full of cool illustrations based on among other things the Zelda Universe and the Okami Universe.
I can't seem to find a fill size image of the Link and Zelda Images above just a Triptych.
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BT issued a statement earlier today saying that most of the water that had flooded the exchange building overnight had been pumped out and power has been restored to most of the site during the day.
A spokesperson said that "We are now beginning to restore communications services to customers and this work will continue throughout the day". Tiscali LLU customers who had been disconnected for several hours have been restored earlier today.
Telecom company Gradwell reported that at 1600 today, they were told by BT that "the main interconnects have been restored but there will be congestion for some time until BT central core manages to clear".
An update issued for BT Total broadband customers at 1500 says that it won't be able to provide with exact details as to when the systems will be restored.
Someone posed a photo of the flood from inside the Paddington exchange which shows the extent of the damage caused by the water and claimed that the water rose to 18-inches (41 cm), prompting BT to pump "millions of gallons" of water outside the exchange.
The downtime has also had a major impact on businesses across London as card payment systems - some of which rely on the telephone network - were unavailable, meaning that smaller businesses would only accept cash transactions.
Our Comments
The calamity will provide the businesses with an opportunity to put their disaster recovery plans to test - assuming of course that they have one. The incident also shows that it doesn't take much to knock businesses offline and paralyse even payment systems.
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AC/DC completes 16th studio album without founding member Malcolm Young.
Australian hard rock band AC/DC's founding member Brain Johnson recently revealed that the band has completed its new album without key member Malcolm Young owing to his ill health.
AC/DC is all set to release its 16th studio album later this year or in early 2015. 66-year old Brian revealed the unfortunate news while he was on a trip to Northumbrian University to pick up a doctorate in music on Wednesday July 9, 2014.
The band has recorded most of the album in Vancouver, "It was brilliant over there," Johnson told TeamRock Radio.
Malcolm's long absence from the band's rock and roll scene has definitely taken a toll a lot of activities. "We miss Malcolm obviously, He's a fighter. He's in hospital but he's a fighter. We've got our fingers crossed that he'll get strong again." said Johnson.
Stevie Young – Angus and Malcolm Young's nephew – replaced him during recording sessions. The new album will be in continuation to AC/DC's 2008 – Black Ice.
There was a lot of consideration about the album's new title, Brain wanted to call it 'One Man Down' to honor Young's memory, but, "But it's a bit negative and it was probably just straight from the heart. I like that." said Johnson.
The band which was formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Agnus Young, last enthralled fans on their 2010 world tour – Black Ice – which traversed North America, Europe, South America, Oceania and Asia.


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Seven partners from four European countries started the project ECOWindS (the European Clusters for Offshore Wind Servicing) on 1 Nov 2012. The project is funded by the European Union under the 7th Framework Programme. The objective of ECOWindS is to increase the innovation capacity of the European offshore wind servicing (OWS) sector by establishing cross-regional cooperation and intensifying the relationship between research and the offshore wind sector.
Meeting of the Project Steering Group (PSG) in Fosnavag, Norway.
Workshop on research ideas for the offshore wind sector in Lowestoft, UK


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The BBC will exterminate weeks of fevered speculation on Sunday when it reveals the identity of the next Doctor Who in a live Time Lord extravaganza.
The Thick of It actor Peter Capaldi and Luther's Idris Elba are both lead contenders to replace Matt Smith as the 12th Doctor for the eighth series, expected to air next summer, according to bookmakers.
The rumours will finally be put to rest at 7pm in the live BBC1 show beamed to fans against a backdrop of a swirling vortex, Daleks and the Tardis.
The new Doctor will be interviewed by Zoe Ball in the half-hour special, which will also feature contributions from the show's executive producer, Steven Moffat, and Smith, who is bowing out after four years.
"The decision is made and the time has come to reveal who's taking over the Tardis. For the last of the Time Lords, the clock is striking twelve," said Moffat.
Fans are split over whether the BBC will go for a high-profile star or a relative unknown, as happened with both Smith and his predecessor, David Tennant.
Bookmakers have installed Capaldi, best known as the profanity-spewing spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in The Thick of It, as the favourite. Twitter users suggested a few Tucker-esque one-liners for Capaldi for the more family-friendly role, using the hashtag #tuckerwholines. "Oi, Dalek. Stuff your lollipop up your shiny metal arse, you mincing tin twat," offered Nathan Gower.
Cutting It star Ben Daniels is also in contention, as is Skyfall actor Rory Kinnear. David Harewood, Olivia Colman, Dame Helen Mirren and Billie Piper also get a mention.
Ben Stephenson, controller of BBC drama commissioning, said: "We can't wait to unveil the next Doctor. We've been using the codename Houdini."


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White Patches on Skin
Vitiligo, as defined by the Mayo Clinic, 'is a condition in which your skin loses melanin, (pigment that determines the color of skin, eyes and hair). Vitiligo appears when the cells that produce melanin die or no longer create melanin, resulting in slowly growing white patches of irregular shapes to appear on your skin'.
Michael Jackson had Viligio, although he never publicly revealed his condition – it was only confirmed after his death
About Vitiligo
- Vitiligo affects people of all races.
- Approximately 65 million people in the world, have Vitiligo.
- In the United States, about 1 – 2 million people have the disorder.
- Vitiligo often first appears between the ages of 10 and 30, although it can start at any age.
- About half the people develop Vitiligo before the age of 20, others will develop the condition after 40.
- Vitiligo tends to be an inherited condition.
- The condition can be localized to one area, or it can affect several different areas on the body.
- Vitiligo is not painful nor is it contagious.
- There is no known cure for Vitiligo.
- The goal of most treatments plans is to slow, or stop the progression of pigment loss and restore color to the skin.
What Causes Vitiligo?
The exact cause of Vitiligo is not known, however, medical experts believe it is an autoimmune condition whereby the body's immune system attacks and destroys melanin cells in the body. This results in white patches that appear on the skin in different parts of the body. Similar patches also appear inside the mouth and nose, the retina (the inner layer of the eyeball). Hair that grows from affected areas can sometimes turn white.
Some people claim that Vitiligo was triggered by a single event such as an emotional event or a bad sunburn, however there is no scientific research to support these claims.
Symptoms of Vitiligo
The first sign of Vitiligo is the appearance of white patches (depigmentation) on the skin. These patches most often appear on skin that is exposed to the sun, like hands, feet, arms and face, although, it can appear in the armpits, the groin, navel area, around the mouth, eyes, nose, and genitals. There can also be a premature whitening or graying of the hair on the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or the beard of men. People with dark skin may notice a loss of color inside the mouth.
Vitiligo usually appears in one of three patterns:
- Focal pattern – white patches limited to one or two areas
- Segmental pattern – white patches that develop on one side of the body. This type tends to occur at a younger age and may develop for one or two years, then stop.
- Generalized pattern – white patches appear on many parts of the body – often symmetrically. This is the most common pattern of development.
The natural course of Vitiligo can be hard to predict. Patches can stop forming without treatment, however, in most cases, pigment loss spreads and can eventually involve most of the surface of the skin.
Diagnosing and Treating Vitiligo
A proper diagnosis of Vitiligo is made by a medical doctor. He or she will conduct a physical examination, review medical history, and order/perform laboratory tests which may include a biopsy of the affected skin to confirm the absence of pigment-producing melanocytes.
Since there is no cure of Vitiligo, the main goal of treating Vitiligo is to improve appearance of the skin. The choice of therapy depends on the number of white patches, the location and size of the patches, and how widespread the condition is.
There is no single treatment or protocol that works for everyone. Each person may have a different response to therapy, and the same treatment may not work for everyone. Current treatment options include either medication or surgery, or a combination of the two.
Treatment protocols include topical treatments such as:
Topical Steroids – Steroid creams can help to return color to the white patches (repigmentation) and is most effective when treating the early stages of the condition. Corticosteroids (steroid creams) are applied to the white patches for at least 3 months before seeing any results. Steroid therapy is not without its side effects. The strength of the cream and the skin itself should be closely monitored by your doctor. Steroid creams can damage the skin, especially in areas where the skin is thinner, such as the face, armpits, or the genital area.
Psoralen Photochemotherapy (PUVA) – This is an ultraviolet therapy often referred to as PUVA and is possibly the most effective treatment for Vitiligo. Psoralen is a drug that contains chemicals that react with ultraviolet light to cause darkening of the skin. An oral form of the drug is taken by mouth or a topical form is applied to the skin. This is followed by timed exposure to sunlight or UVA light that comes from a special lamp. PUVA therapy does not come without side effects. Known side effects of oral Psoralen include sunburn, nausea, vomiting, itching, abnormal hair growth, hyperpigmentation and photosensitivity. It is especially important to minimize exposure to sunlight after treatment since the skin will be extremely photosensitive.
Narrowband Ultraviolet B (UVB) Therapy. Narrowband UVB, which is a special form of UVB light, an alternative to PUVA. While this therapy is similar to PUVA, there is no drug (Psoralen) involved. Because of that, narrowband UVB is a more popular treatment option. Narrowband wavelengths of light can be delivered to smaller areas of affected skin which makes it an effective treatment of Focal Vitiligo.
Excimer Laser. This type of laser delivers controlled beams of special UVB light to the skin. Excimer laser is proving to be an especially effective treatment for dark-skinned patients with Vitiligo and it is ideal for treating small areas of Vitiligo. This therapy can be used in combination with topical drugs. Side effects of Excimer Laser can include redness and blistering.
Depigmentation. Depigmentation is the fading the (good) pigmented skin to match the areas that are white. For those with Generalized Vitiligo, where the condition covers more than 50% of the skin, this is considered the best course of treatment. A specially formulated topical treatment of hydroquinone is applied to pigmented skin twice a day until the skin tone matches. Care to avoid contact with other people after applying this topical cream is important. Side effects include inflammation of the skin, dryness, or itching. Depigmentation is permanent and the treatment leaves the skin very sensitive to sunlight.
Covering Up
One temporary solution for minimizing the signs of Vitiligo is to use specialized makeup. While not a permanent solution, it is a way to help cover the signs of uneven skin tone.
Manufacturers like ColorTration offer the best makeup for covering vitiliginous patches on the skin. It easily hides, covers and conceals the depigmentation of Vitiligo on the face and on other body parts which clothing can not hide. This liquid camouflage makeup can set without powder.
The Dinair Airbrush System is another great alternative for covering the signs of Vitiligo. Dinair offers a wide range of colors to match all skin types. Their coverage system totally neutralizes and naturalizes the look of the white patches – that's because the product is sprayed on, rather than rubbed on. This means it easily camouflages the sharp edges of white patches. In addition, the airbrush can be easily and precisely regulated to match areas that are darker and those that are lighter.
Resources for Those with Vitiligo
If you suspect you have Vitiligo, you should visit your doctor or Dermatologist for an evaluation and diagnosis. In the meantime, we have provided a list of resources where you can find more information about the condition. We hope you find these links helpful.


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