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2020 Ford F-150 XLT 4WD
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- Body Style: Pickup
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic w/OD
- Stock: AM23380
- Mileage: 123,270
- Engine: Regular Unleaded 2.7 L EcoBoost
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4 wheel Drive4 wheel Drive
Anti Lock Braking SystemAnti Lock Braking System
Cruise ControlCruise Control
Back-Up CameraBack-Up Camera
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Steering Wheel ControlsSteering Wheel Controls
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- Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
- Chrome Grille
- Clearcoat Paint
- Fixed Rear Window
- Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Steel Spare Wheel
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Amanda's Peppermint Creams
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8 ounce (225g) icing (confectioner's) sugar, sieved
1 egg white
few drops peppermint flavoring
few drops green food coloring (optional)
3.5 ounce (100g) bar of dark chocolate, melted
1 supercook writing pen (optional)
Notes: Weigh out the ingredients and make sure the melted chocolate will be cool enough for the children to handle. Put greaseproof paper on a board and let the children begin.
Put the Icing Sugar in a bowl and mix in the egg white to form a stiff paste. Add a few drops of peppermint essence and food coloring, if using.
Knead the mixture in the bowl to make sure all the icing sugar is mixed in. Put the dough on a work surface and roll it out to 1/4 in (1/2 cm) thick.
Use a plain cutter to stamp out small rounds, then transfer them onto greaseproof paper.
To decorate, dip the creams in the melted chocolate to half cover them or use the writing pen to ice hearts or anything else you can think of. Leave to set for a few hours.
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Best Brokers to Invest in ETFs from Bolivia
Top 3 List of Brokers for Investors in Bolivia
Avatrade offers you a wide selection of the Most Traded ETFs in the market. In addition, the company is regulated in multiple jurisdictions worldwide, which makes it a reliable, trustworthy, and transparent brokerage services provider. They allow you to optimize your investment strategy with excellent trading conditions such as low spreads, transparent pricing of assets, and fast execution on all entry and exit orders.
AvaTrade offers ETFs from Fund Managers like SPDR, VanEck, iShares, among others.
At eToro, buying and selling ETFs is very straightforward. eToro's platform is easy to use and offers ETFs with meagre commissions and low minimum investment requirements (Since eToro allows buying fractional shares). This means that investing in ETFs is something that anyone can do.
eToro is an online broker and investment platform with over 6 million users around the globe. eToro allows you to trade Forex, Cryptocurrencies, Stocks, Indices, Commodities and ETFs. You can make long-term investments as well as day-trade.
ETF Distinguishing Features
ETFs track the performance of a wide variety of fixed income and equity indices and a range of sector and theme-specific indices.
Some ETFs are more liquid (or easily tradeable) than others, depending on their tracking index. For example, ETFs that track the S&P500 index tend to be more liquid than an ETF that tracks the performance of space exploration related stocks.
The details of the ETF's holdings are transparent, so calculating its underlying value is easy.
ETFs have continuous real-time pricing so that investors can trade at any time.
They have low expense ratios, and no initial or exit costs are applied. Instead, the investor pays average dealing commissions to his stockbroker.
Retail (and institutional) investors can use ETFs for a wide range of investment strategies, including constructing core-satellite portfolios, asset allocation and hedging.
Top Traded ETFs
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (Known as 'SPY'): Holds a portfolio of the US stocks included in the S&P 500 Index.
VanEck Vectors Gold Mining ETF (GDX): Holds stocks of companies involved in the gold mining industry by tracking the NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index
Invesco QQQ (QQQ): This ETF invests based on the Nasdaq-100 Index, including 100 of the largest US and international Tech companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Ark Innovation ETF (ARKK): ARKK is an actively managed ETF seeking long-term growth by investing in global stocks of companies involved in disruptive innovation.
Vanguard Total International Bond ETF (BNDX): The ETF seeks to track the performance of an index that includes international government, agency, and corporate bonds, mostly from developed countries and some emerging markets countries.
Now let's move to our criteria to select the top 3 brokers to trade ETFs.
Our Criteria to Pick the Top 3 Brokers for ETF Trading
To be included on our top 3 list, the brokers have to excel in several of these matters:
The Broker has to have a good ETF selection in terms of quantity and variety (asset class, geographies, and theme variety).
The commissions, both the fee levied to open and close a trade, and the spread (the difference between buying and selling) that the Broker charges should be low compared to their competitors.
Tied to the previous one, ideally, the Broker should not charge a maintenance cost, or it should be low if set. Some Brokers charge you for keeping an open trade. Since ETFs are instruments designed to be held from mid to long term, the Broker fee to keep that trade open must be as low as possible.
The trading platform should be user friendly, allowing investors to read news about the ETF and provide key information about the asset.
Last but not least, the Broker should be available to local traders. Every Broker has restrictions in terms of geographies. Our top list only includes Brokers that open trading accounts in Bolivia.
Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a type of investment fund listed and traded on a stock exchange. They typically track the performance of an index. Find out which are the best apps to invest in ETFs in Bolivia.


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President Trump says he "will no longer deal with" the U.K.'s ambassador to the U.S., Kim Darroch, who sent a series of confidential memos to the British Foreign Office assailing President Trump's character and leadership.
The Daily Mail, which first leaked and excerpted the diplomatic cables, reports that Darroch describes Trump as an insecure and incompetent leader of an administration marred by "vicious infighting" and "false claims."
"We don't really believe this Administration is going to become substantially more normal; less dysfunctional; less unpredictable; less faction riven; less diplomatically clumsy and inept," the ambassador wrote in leaked documents, according to the Daily Mail.
In a pair of tweets, Trump began by knocking Darroch's boss, Prime Minister Theresa May. Trump said May and her advisers have made a mess out of Brexit, and it's good news that the U.K. will soon have a new prime minister.
Trump said the ambassador "is not liked or well thought of" and the U.S. won't work with him. Trump did call Britain "wonderful" and said he was "most impressed" with Queen Elizabeth.
A White House official confirms that Darroch's invitation to a dinner Monday for the emir of Qatar was rescinded.
Darroch's dispatches — which date from 2017 to the present, according to the Daily Mail — tell British officials that Trump's presidency could collapse in "disgrace and downfall," but Darroch warns: "Do not write him off."
A Foreign & Commonwealth Office spokesperson did not deny the authenticity of the memos but said they don't necessarily reflect the stance of any part of Britain's government.
"The British public would expect our Ambassadors to provide Ministers with an honest, unvarnished assessment of the politics in their country," reads the FCO official's statement. "Their views are not necessarily the views of Ministers or indeed the government. But we pay them to be candid. Just as the US Ambassador here will send back his reading of Westminster politics and personalities.
"Of course we would expect such advice to be handled by Ministers and civil servants in the right way and it's important that our Ambassadors can offer their advice and for it [to] remain confidential. Our team in Washington have strong relations with the White House and no doubt that these will withstand such mischievous behaviour."
In June, Trump visited U.K. officials, including Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. A crowd of protesters rallied outside Buckingham Palace when he got there.
The leaked messages are especially ill-timed for the U.K. as it seeks to lock down a post-Brexit trade deal with the U.S., in the event the U.K. leaves the European Union. The deadline for Brexit is currently Oct. 31.
The Daily Mail also reports that Darroch raises concerns that Trump's "America First" agenda could "denounce the [World Trade Organization], tear up existing trade details, launch protectionist action, even against allies. It could further undermine international action on climate change, or further cut UN funding."
Among the leaked memos was a list offering advice for other top British officials in their dealings with Trump. According to the Daily Mail, the ambassador advised, "You need to start praising him for something that he's done recently."
Darroch took his post as Britain's ambassador to the U.S. in January 2016. He previously served as national security adviser under then-Prime Minister David Cameron.
Nigel Farage, leader of the Brexit Party in the U.K., tweeted on Sunday, "Kim Darroch is totally unsuitable for the job and the sooner he is gone the better."
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Top Psychologists in Michigan
The level of tolerance to irritation fluctuates with troubled teens, meaning one of their biggest problems is "how they handle, or don't handle, adversity". This issue is related to emotional immaturity and/or psychological dispostion. With a troubled teenager or a struggling young adult there are "vulnerabilities" to trauma, setbacks, and adversity. Psychologist in Michigan study human behavior and research problem areas looking for answers and solutions. Perhaps your child will benefit from a thorough evaluation and assessment.
The adolescent and young adult years are a period of radical "advancement" and "dangerous risk". Meaning, when kids begin to make their own decisions (such as driving a car, getting their first job, experimentation with drugs, sexual activity, etc.) there are great risks and great rewards. Some things are bound to go wrong, and sometimes things can be devastating. The choices they make as young people can provide a lifetime of reward or a lifetime of regret.
Good habits and bad habits can last a very long time and are hard to change in adulthood. Psychologists study the development of habits in order to better understand how to fix the bad habits. Habits are developed in our teenage years when the desire for "self agency" peaks. But if skills of "self control" and "future planning" do not increase with self agency bad things can occur. Psychologists help us to understand the what, why, and when regarding the development (or lack thereof) of young people. Psychologists help us to understand behavior so that we can "fix" the issues when things go wrong.
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The Electronic Visualization Laboratory (EVL) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a graduate research laboratory that combines art and computer science, specializing in advanced visualization and networking technologies. Its "Cyber-Commons" includes a nearly-cinematic classroom blackboard – comprised of the new Clarity™ Matrix 3D LCD Video Wall by Planar Systems – on which faculty conduct research and demonstrate the benefits of 3D-based collaboration to other universities and commercial companies in a variety of markets.
"The Clarity Matrix 3D video wall is a powerful tool with which to communicate ideas," says Jason Leigh, EVL director and UIC professor of computer science. "It lets people work together, make sense of lots of information, and derive insights quicker." Enterprises interested in 3D video wall technology include architectural firms, energy exploration companies, pharmaceutical firms, film and video game producers. "They view our video wall as the standard of leading-edge technology that will improve their ability to visualize their own designs, data sets and models."
A Leap Forward from Projection System Technology
"The Cyber-Commons wall – currently comprised of 20 Clarity™ Matrix 3D LX46 displays (46-inch ultra-thin panels) – provide a perfectly seamless, color-matched picture," Leigh says. In applications ranging from game production to molecular visualization, it's all about good color imaging. "Planar designed the Clarity Matrix 3D and its color calibration software to distribute color evenly across the entire video wall. It is a vast improvement over the older-technology projection system we previously used, in which the screens had developed hot and cold spots that made it difficult for us to see the fine detail required in complex data visualizations."
Clarity Matrix 3D further supports EVL's visualization requirements with flicker-free stereoscopic functionality, ultra-high brightness and resolution. This combination of features is important, Leigh says, in order for lab users to be able to see, in very fine detail, all aspects of objects or images being studied. "Without this bright, very detailed, multi-dimensional view, the research we and others need to conduct would not be possible."
Innovative Mounting System Delivers Many Benefits
Another significant factor in the decision to install the Clarity Matrix 3D video wall is its unique EasyAxis™ Mounting System. The only system of its type on the market, EasyAxis utilizes a series of adjustment cams that make it possible to precisely align all the panels in even the largest of walls, with panel-to-panel gaps of just 7.3mm.
This is critical in the Cyber-Commons wall which was previously outfitted with another vendor's 2D video wall – where the 3D image must be flawless, and the wall surface must be perfectly flat in order to allow for its touch screen application to function properly. "This is probably the best surface we've ever had," Leigh says. "We can manipulate objects and image elements by touch-screen and not be worried that a mis-aligned panel will disrupt the touch screen process."
EasyAxis also supports EVL's goals for low cost of maintenance and serviceability. It is designed in such a way that any panel can easily be accessed from an adjacent panel without the entire video wall having to be powered down and dismantled. "This is in stark contrast to the old video-wall system where panels were mounted side-by-side on rods, not unlike a barbeque shish kabob," Leigh says. "Getting to a panel in the center of a row meant turning the system off and sliding panels out in order to access the one requiring service or maintenance - a process that was extremely time-consuming and one that could significantly disrupt work needing to be done using the video wall."
The ultra-thin profile of the Clarity Matrix 3D (less than four inches in depth) is another important feature to the Laboratory's success. Each panel is light-weight, which makes handling much easier, and the thinness allows for precise alignment even in curved installations. "Our wall will ultimately comprise nearly a complete circle, and we know that even in this configuration, we'll enjoy a perfectly-aligned, nearly seamless viewing area," Leigh adds.
Dependability and Reliability
Clarity Matrix 3D is designed with a backlight life of 50,000 hours. This makes it a much more cost-effective solution than the projection system, Leigh adds. "Projector bulbs lasted, on average, only a few thousand hours. When they began to degrade, we had to hire someone to come in and replace them - another process that took too much time and was too costly. With the Clarity Matrix 3D, the backlights maintain their properties for a very long time, and they rarely have to be re-calibrated. This is a huge cost benefit for us, in terms of dependability and reliability."
The Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall family performs reliably over extended periods of time, as a result of its off-board electronics design. With this innovation, components such as power supplies and fans are removed from a Clarity Matrix panel and are located remotely. In the case of EVL, they are housed in a separate rack room along with EVL's other IT components and systems. "This off-board design preserves the life of our wall by removing from every Clarity Matrix panel, heat-generating elements that could lead to disruptions or failures. Also, it's quieter for those using the wall, it reduces the need for ventilation, and it gives our IT technicians one convenient location from which they can perform updates, make system changes and troubleshoot problems," Leigh says.
The Planar Experience
When asked to describe what it's like working with Planar, Leigh has a one-word answer: "Fantastic." He continues, however, with the following comparison: "Most mass-producing display companies are only interested in display designs that support their business interests. Planar, on the other hand, is unique in that they will custom-build a display wall that meets your interests. And they'll work with you doing it; sharing knowledge and solving problems in partnership. No other company has worked with us in this manner, and as a result, the experience has been more positive than we could have imagined."


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I have worn glasses most of my life. I remember my first pair of glasses- they were, of course, "Annie" frames…big, buglike, and ohsounattractive. I *had* to have the Annie frames…although I'm quite certain my mom must have argued with me to no avail. The older I get, the worse my vision gets- and it is by no means "poor" vision, but there's been a definite decline, especially in the past 10 years.
I've always chosen glasses since my first pair- some cute, some funky, some super spunky (ok maybe not super spunky for others, but for me, they are spunky), some boring…
…and one time, I chose contacts. I did so with apprehension but thinking I'd be better about actually wearing them than my glasses.
That didn't go over so well. I have this thing about my eyes. I can't stand touching them or putting things- even drops- into them. I'm probably not the best person to be trying contacts, even if they are cheap contact lenses.
But now I'm due for an eye exam and checkup, and it's time to decide…glasses, contacts, or surgery? The laser surgery seems to huge and- well, SURGICAL…but it's kind of a one and done thing…contacts would be great if I could just get over my issues…and I'm so tired of glasses.
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MassDOT Secretary and CEO Richard A. Davey today in Springfield announced a statewide mode shift goal of tripling the share of travel in Massachusetts by bicycling, transit and walking.
With the mode shift goal MassDOT will be able to foster improved quality of life by improving our environment and preserving capacity on our highway network; by letting other travel options absorb travel demand that contributes to highway congestion that is slowing our potential for economic growth. In addition, we will achieve positive public health outcomes by providing more healthy transportation options.
As noted by DC Streetsblog, Secretary Davey is the only state transportation head in the country who does not own a car. :swoon:


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Thursday, September 4, 2008
Rik Clay's Red Ice Interview
Rik Clay was just "suicided" for his amazing research about the Masonic New World Order's fake alien invasion/rapture prepared for the 2012 London Olympics. Listen to this great interview, his first and last, on Red Ice Creations and pass this information on as far and wide as you can. Rest in peace, Rik, we love you.
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You're fighting the NWO full time and you're teaching English, the tool they're using all over the world to bring about their evil?
Bizarre to say the least!! - September 13, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Conspiracy theories?
Have you ever considered the fact that your imagination may be running a little wild?
Maybe you should have a full psychological evaluation from a medical professional, or would your paranoid over active mind see them as some kind of alien or 'god like' being?
Have you taken drugs on a regular basis?
Please people the world is mad enough without this kind of crack-pot shit. - September 14, 2008 at 4:17 AM
The above two posters are both fucking idiots and/or NWO/Illuminati agents.
The whole point of having a blog on the NWO is to question the reality presented to us by the Establishment. To consider alternative explanations and conspiracy theories. These two idiots/agents are belittling you for just applying the anti-NWO principle to Rik Cray's death.
Both of them are ridiculous. - September 14, 2008 at 6:31 PM
- Eric Dubay said...
Thanks second Anonymous guy, I agree with you.
~Eric - September 15, 2008 at 1:10 AM
Always good to see people using diligence in this world, Eric.
Indeed, "big & cold" (%COUGH%DIK-ED%COUGH%), this is a mad world, where else can you make slanderous remarks to a blogger for free and still have your ignorant comments left for all to see? To be honest, I think that says a whole lot more about Eric and his infinate tolerance towards the more moronic of our species.
Never stop questioning, for he whom questions well, learns well. - September 18, 2008 at 6:37 AM
- Eric Dubay said...
:) Ohh, I like the third anonymous person too. Thanks guys.
- September 21, 2008 at 9:19 AM
please review the part of Clay's work when he addresses the killing of the people in Haiti as a "sacrifice" and/or "offering"
don't you think the massive killing in Oslo can be an offering / sacrifice? - July 24, 2011 at 6:18 PM
- Eric Dubay said...
Yes, these Luciferian's and their "mystery religions" consider all mass deaths to be sacrifices and offerings to their master.
- July 24, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Google said the page can not be found. How ironic...
- April 16, 2014 at 2:03 AM
Why is it that some people will not study but will run down anyone that has and will not take the threat to the whole human race seriously until all of their(and everyone else's)freedom no longer exists. Sad and ignorant, but left unchecked a lesson that they will learn shortly,unless they start to STUDY FIRST SPEAK WHEN INFORMED.
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— The life of Neil Armstrong, the engineer, the pilot, the astronaut, the first man to walk on the moon, the family member and friend was celebrated Thursday (Sept. 13) during a public memorial service at Washington National Cathedral. "How does one adequately express his feelings about a special friend when that friend is also a world icon, a national hero of unimaginable proportion and a legend whose name will live in history long after all here today have been forgotten?" posed Eugene Cernan in his tribute to Armstrong, who he followed to the moon as the 12th and last American astronaut to stand on the lunar surface. Armstrong, 82, died Aug. 25 following complications that resulted from cardiovascular procedures. In July 1969, he spoke the instantly historic words, "That's one small step for (a) man, one giant leap for mankind" as he became the first human to walk on the moon.
"Fate looked down kindly on us when she chose Neil to be the first to venture to another world and to have the opportunity to look back from space at the beauty of our own," Cernan said, choking up at times. "No one, but no one, no one would have accepted the responsibility of his remarkable accomplishment with more dignity and more grace than Neil Armstrong. He embodied all that is good and all that is great about America." "Neil, where ever you are up there, almost a half a century later you have now shown once again the pathway to the stars," he concluded. "It is now for you a new beginning but for us, I will promise you it is not the end. And as you soar through the heavens, beyond where even eagles dare to go, you can now finally put out your hands and touch the face of God." Thursday's memorial service in Washington, DC preceded Armstrong's burial at sea, to be conducted by the Navy on Friday. Details of his ocean interment were not released, though President Barack Obama ordered flags be flown at half-mast to mark the day of the ceremony. Mourning the first moonwalker The national memorial service, for which a limited number of seats were reserved for the public to be able to attend, brought together dignitaries, political leaders, Armstrong's family and members of the NASA family — including the astronaut's Gemini and Apollo crewmates David Scott and Buzz Aldrin — to mourn the loss of the first moonwalker.
Armstrong's Apollo 11 crewmate, Michael Collins, led the assembly in prayers. "Creator of the universe, your dominion extends through the immensity of space," Collins read, "guide and guard those who seek to fathom its mysteries. Especially we thank you this day for your servant Neil Armstrong, who with courage and humility first set foot upon the moon. Following his example, save us from arrogance, lest we forget that our achievements are grounded in you." In July 1974, Collins, Armstrong and Aldrin donated one of the moon rocks they brought back to Earth to the National Cathedral. A sliver of that same lunar sample is now on display there, embedded in a stained glass window that pays tribute to their historic moon landing. "[The window] is a reminder not only of their significant human accomplishment, but an acknowledgement that achievements are made possible through God's grace and guiding hand," said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden.
In between the tributes and readings, including remarks delivered by former Secretary of the Treasury John Snow and a biblical passage read by former Secretary of the Navy John Dalton, musicians dedicated performances to the late Armstrong. Canadian jazz pianist Diana Krall sang an emotional rendition of "Fly Me to the Moon," as was originally arranged by Frank Sinatra. The Metropolitan Opera Brass, the U.S. Navy Band "Sea Chanters," and the Cathedral Choristers also performed pieces, including "America the Beautiful." The ceremony came to a close with Bolden presenting an American flag to Carol Armstrong, the astronaut's widow. The U.S. flag was flown over the Mission Control Center at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on the day of Armstrong's passing. "Neil Armstrong left more than footprints and a flag on the moon," said Bolden." In fact, as President Obama said in a letter to Carol [Armstrong] and the family this morning, 'future generations will draw inspiration from his spirit of discovery, humble composure and pioneering leadership in setting a bold new course for space exploration. The imprint he left on the surface of the moon and the story of human history is matched only by the extraordinary mark he left on the hearts of all Americans.'" Public tribute For those unable to be there, NASA aired the memorial service live on its television channel as well as streamed it online through its website.
Armstrong's family earlier gathered for a private service on Aug. 31 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The family also established the "Neil Armstrong New Frontiers Initiative," a memorial fund for the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. They have asked that memorials be made to the Initiative, or to two scholarship funds setup in Armstrong's name by the Telluride Foundation and by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). The family also suggested for those wishing to pay tribute, that they "honor his example of service, accomplishment and modesty, and the next time you walk outside on a clear night and see the moon smiling down at you, think of Neil Armstrong and give him a wink."


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Lighting shapes the way we see the world. In both real and fictional spaces, we use lighting to set the mood and direct attention. Photographers, cinematographers, filmmakers and 3D artists must be experts at using lighting effects to either reproduce reality or stylise a scene.
3D Lighting: Types of Lighting and 3D Lighting Techniques
Five types of 3D light sources.
Whether you're just getting started with basic lighting techniques or you're working on sophisticated arrangements, you must first understand the sources of light you can use when creating a lighting set-up.
- Directional light: This source of light emits parallel rays that wash an object as if the source is a distant one — like the sun. It strikes every element in a scene with equal intensity.
- Area light: This light source is defined by a rectangle with directional rays emerging from a specific surface. This sort of light resembles the light that would pass through a window, or to replicate a studio softbox and creates highlights of specific shapes.
- Point light: A point light is a source that sends out light in all directions. Point lights can be used to simulate the light emitted by a lamp or incandescent bulb.
- Spot light: While a point light resembles the light from a table lamp, a spot light is more like a torch. The light shining from a spot is constrained by a certain angle. The intensity of the light diminishes the further an object is from the source as well as diminishing along the edges of the cone of light.
- Sky dome lighting: With this lighting choice, light washes down on the scene from overhead. It is mostly used for outdoor scenes to re-create the effect of the ambient lighting from a bright sky.
One-, two- and three-point lighting examples.
In addition to the different types of light, the number of sources you use will define the character of the 3D environment.
One-point lighting.
Two-point lighting.
This approach to lighting uses a primary source or key light and then a secondary source. The key light will be the stronger light. The second light can be used to fine-tune the contrast or separate the subject from the background.
Three-point lighting.
This is a common lighting choice in 3D renderings, coming from the cinematographic Hollywood lighting style. It consists of three different light sources. The key light will be the main source of light for your subject. The fill light will help to control the contrast by attenuating the shadows from the key light. The backlight or rim light, will be a strong light placed behind the subject to help separate it from the background.
Four tips for creating realistic 3D lighting.
Study the real world.
3D lighting is an art and, like many art forms, becoming a master of it can begin with observation. Study how lighting changes during the course of the day, the mix of natural and artificial sources that light your world and how moving the light sources in a room can change its feel.
Keep it simple.
With an outdoor daytime 3D scene in particular, one or two light sources are often sufficient. In real life, the sun typically provides most of the light, so a sky dome can be used to simulate the play of light and shadows common in outdoor scenes. There is often no need for point, spot or other light sources.
Watch films.
Cinematographers are masters in lighting design. Beginners can learn a lot by watching films acclaimed for their cinematic techniques.
Play with implied lighting.
By lighting scenes with undefined sources just beyond the frame of your image, it's possible to create an image that is at once both more mysterious and truer to life. The world will not appear to end at the edges of your composition.
Consider colour too.
While the direction and nature of the light source will be your primary focus, consider the quality of the light as well. Different types of light — pure white, bluish and yellow light, for example — will result in very different moods.


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Growing affordable access to Information and Communication Technologies have seriously questioned the need for telecentres in recent years (read telecentres as any kind of public access points, from libraries to cybercafes). After some times of hesitation, it does seem to be an increasing agreement that, far from becoming useless, telecentres are serving a second wave of citizen needs related to accessing ICTs. Thus, the provision of digital literacy and digital skills to fight a second level digital divide, and the provision of relevant content and services are displacing what before was the domain of (mere) physical access to technology.
It seems just natural to think that if the goals and means of the telecentre change, so should its organization.
I would like to propose here that this change of organization should be built upon three main pillars:
- Being part of and contribute to a network or series of networks.
- Establishing win-win partnerships with other agents (public and/or private).
- Building communities.
Being a network
Let's state the fact that every telecentre is a world, as it needs to adapt itself to the community it is embedded on: culture, socioeconomic profiles, social and individual needs, etc. all determine (or should determine) what the telecentre does and what the telecentre is. Nevertheless, there are several aspects of a telecentre that do scale: creating some generic or basic content, some certain solutions that can be easily adapted, some managing stuff… There is quite some evidence that telecentres that belong to a network have a higher probability of surviving in the long run. For instance, by outsourcing (some) telecentre administration and thus diminishing some costs.
But networks are not only made of similar institutions: there may be institutions that could benefit from the telecentre's knowledge but that will never approach their venue. Insourcing telecentres into organizations creating into them ICT centres managed by the telecentre is another way to gaining both sustainability and meaning by beig part of a network.
Establishing partnerships
Many institutions need to boost their services and content in a digital and online way; many telecentres, with a strong presence in a digital or online world need relevant services and content in which to embed training on digital competences and skills. It just looks natural that a partnership will be highly valuable for everyone's purposes. Partnerships with governments in the field of e-government or ICTs and education, or partnerships with the private sector in the field of e-commerce or strategic consultancy can be good places where to begin.
More important, indeed, these partnerships can provide a mix of not-for profit or subsidised and for-profit activity, depending on the target user, the nature and goals of the partnership, etc. Telecentres should not avoid charging for some services (many already do) with the idea of providing a wide range of products, letting the user to chose what and how much — instead of the telecentre deciding for the user.
Community building
It is common knowledge that the telecentre should adapt itself to the place where it is based. And it is also common knowledge in development studies that there is no sustainable development if it is not endogenous, that it, if it not build upon a community — or builds a community, and empowered one.
But there are several ways to do so. Networks and partnerships are a part of it. But it kind of is doing things from the outside: what telecentres would surely need — and libraries, and schools, and civic centres, and… — is being the community, that is, not helping others, but being themselves. It is not usually so: when we speak about e-inclusion we still see it with split roles: telecentres and ICTs on the one hand, the rest of the community on the other one. Working together, yes, but not merged one with another.
I believe that we should shift from the ICT Centre to the Centre-with-ICTs. Civic centres (with a normalized use of ICTs) and schools (with a normalized use of ICTs) are good examples of community based "centers-with-ICTs". Of course, teachers would perform one role, and telecentre staff another one, but the important thing is that everyone believes that there is not such a thing as telecentre staff embedded in the school, but people working for education with the help of ICTs. Living labs (with a normalized use of ICTs) and centres or communities for social entrepreneurship (with a normalized use of ICTs) are other centers-with-ICTs, this time based on local entrepreneurs.
Here is where the telecentre becomes a virtual telecentre: has the functions and roles of a traditional telecentre, operates in a network of virtual telecenters, and outsources much of its administration (to the network or to the hosting institution), thus being able to concentrate on its specific tasks and goals. But it does not any more rely or focus on physical access to technology. It's the function, not the place, what's in its name.


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WordPress Autoupdates Tutorial
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In WordPress 3.7 a new feature was introduced to the core functionality of the application – the automatic updates. This tutorial explains the way those autoupdates work, how to configure them and how to completely disable WordPress autoupdates in case you want to handle them manually.
Default autoupdate configuration
By default, from version 3.7 and above, your WordPress site will update itself when a new minor or security update is released. This means, that if you're on WordPress 3.7.0 and version 3.7.1 is released the application will autoupdate itself. On the other hand, if WordPress 3.8 is released (a major version) by default you will have to update to it manually.
How to enable major release updates?
If you want the WordPress autoupdates to handle major core updates too, you will have to add a single configuration line.
To do this, open the wp-config.php file in the root folder of your WordPress installation and add this line to it:
define('WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', true);
How to enable plugin updates
If you want your plugins to be automatically updated by WordPress when a new version is released, you need to add a line to your wp-config.php file, similar to the one above. This time, however, a filter is used for enabling the plugin autoupdates:
add_filter( 'auto_update_plugin', '__return_true' );
How to enable theme updates?
If you want WordPress to handle theme updates you need another line added to the wp-config.php file:
add_filter( 'auto_update_theme', '__return_true' );
How to disable core autoupdates but enable plugins and themes autoupdates?
If you want to stop the autoupdates of the WordPress core (the WordPress application itself) but enable them for your Plugins and/or Themes, you can add these lines in the wp-config.php file:
define( 'WP_AUTO_UPDATE_CORE', false );
add_filter( 'auto_update_plugin', '__return_true' );
add_filter( 'auto_update_theme', '__return_true' );
How to completely disable the WordPress autoupdates?
If you want to disable the WordPress autoupdates completely, open the wp-config.php file and add this line to it:
define( 'AUTOMATIC_UPDATER_DISABLED', true );


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A NOT SO NAÏVE SHE-WOLF: Laikyn O'Neil has loved Kellen for years. Thinking to prove her love, she sets out to learn how to be a good submissive, only to find herself needing a savior.
THE RELUCTANT ALPHA: When Kellen Styles finds Laikyn in the last place he expected, he rides to her rescue, but then can't stop his dominant needs from taking over. Sure that he has moved too soon, he backs off to give Laikyn time to come to terms with the fact that they are mates. Instead she leaves, thinking he didn't want her.
AN UNDENIABLE BOND: Kellen is determined to claim his tempting mate and earn her forgiveness, and nothing and no one will stand in his way. When their world is suddenly rocked off its axis by vampires, fey and more, their pack will have to unite with these strangers in order to defeat the beings that threaten those they love.
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"You would have saved me," Laikyn said against his lips.
Her faith in him made him feel ten feet tall. "I'll always protect you. You come first, middle, and last in my world. My every waking breath will be filled with your scent. I need you, Laikyn."
"We should help Rowan unload the trailer into the barn for the night." Laikyn nuzzled against his neck.
She fit him. He called her his kitten, and the way she was rubbing up against him, the soft little sighs, he truly thought the name appropriate, even though they were wolves.
"Alright, let's get it done, so I can make you mine properly." Kellen opened his door, climbing out with Laikyn in his arms.
"It's a good thing you're such a big man, Kellen." Laikyn wrapped her arms around his neck.
He looked down at her. "Why's that," he asked letting her slide down the front of his body.
"You're always picking me up, and I'm far from a small chick." She stood on her toes and kissed his beard stubbled chin.
Kellen gripped her ass, bringing her flush with his hard-on. "Thank god for that. I love how you fit against me."
Banging on the door had him growling. "Damn that Rowan."
She laughed. "He is probably wanting to get home and practice making babies."
"Boy needs to figure that shit out," Kellen mumbled striding to the door.
At the door Rowan and Lyric stood with worried expressions. Rowan held his hand up, ready to knock again. "I know how to make babies. I just enjoy the practice. Tell her we are ready to do the making and its game on. Now, what the fuck happened?"
They spent the next few minutes getting the trailer in the barn, then Kellen ushered the couple into the large log home. After he shared the information Damien had given them, Rowan began to pace.
"How do we protect the entire pack if he decides to pull the same shit on them that he did on you two?"
"Forewarned is forearmed, man. Besides, I can share with everyone at once." Kellen kept his tone level.
Lyric stood in front of Rowan. "He's the alpha, remember."
"So do you send out a call or text?" Humor laced Rowan's voice, but Kellen saw through to the real worry.
Kellen nodded. "Something like that. I believe a mind-fuck some might call it, but I will do a little love tap first. I hate to bombard everyone at once, however it must be done now. I'm going to give Xan a heads up first." Kellen gave Laikyn a kiss. "You will have to ignore his snarly attitude."
"What do you mean?" Laikyn blinked up at him.
"I don't plan to keep you out, so when I tap on Xan's mind, he'll more than likely be snarling back at me. Ignore him."
Within minutes Kellen and Xan were mind-speaking, luckily he and Breezy weren't in the process of doing the deed, making the snarling minimal. As Kellen's second, Xan would help Kellen funnel the information throughout the pack.
"I say we use Rowan and his link with Lyric as well. He's a strong alpha, not to mention a force to be reckoned with," Xan suggested.
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Giving things a french name makes them sound fancier. It's a well known fact. Why do I have a need for a fancy name? It's time for Paper Chef #24, hosted by Owen of Tomatilla!. It's a fun event, kind of like an online Iron Chef… but with more time… and no tasting by the judges… and no Alton Brown… and four secret ingredients instead of one… and a theme… and you have a weekend to complete your dish or dishes… and, um, it's completely different. Paper Chef has also been divided into Home and Haute categories, as some of us are not quite as talented as we'd like to be… I enter the Home category. For the last Paper Chef, the secret ingredients were: Vermouth (interpreted as any fortified wine or herb-influenced liquor), Cranberries, Sparkling drink (of any kind) and Something Wild, (interpreted however you like, could be wild in nature, could be zany-wild). I went a little nuts with this one and prepared a full 3 course meal plus a drink. But I won, so maybe that was the route to go, (or maybe I had a 50/50 chance because there was only one other competitor in the Home category, whatever). I had more time for that competition though because it was actually extended for an entire week instead of a weekend. This edition was prolonged as well, the ingredients were announced Friday and entries had to be in by noon Wednesday. Theoretically that's lots of time. But because I thought I had lots of time, I didn't think about it Friday or Saturday, and then I was away Sunday, Monday and most of today. So much for having lots of time… Multiple courses would not be a factor for me this time around, one dish was all I was up for. It's a pretty decent one though. The secret ingredients for Paper Chef #24 were announced as rice, prosciutto, coffee and chilis, with a theme of "Peas/Peace in the
I'm choosing to interpret the theme rather broadly. I'm going to say that cooking this meal and eating it with whoever you are feuding with, would bring peace. Food brings peace. This meal brings peace.
Coffee & Chili Dry Rub
¼ cup Kosher salt
¼ cup Brown sugar
2 T Ancho chili powder
2 small birds eye chilis
2 T Finely ground coffee
3 finely chopped garlic cloves
Freshly ground pepper
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