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Away: Green Bay
Home: N.Y. Giants
Game Time:
Stadium: MetLife Stadium
Recent Meetings:
Team Leaders:
Green Bay:
Aaron Rodgers
Alex Green
Jordy Nelson
N.Y. Giants:
Eli Manning
Ahmad Bradshaw
Victor Cruz
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I told everyone the GMEN were fade material prior to their road game versus the Bengals. My experience in situational betting told me that the game spelt trouble for the Giants. The Giants were recently dominated up front by the Pittsburgh Steelers and playing some lousy football on both sides of the ball. The Bengals, on the other hand, were also reeling and needed to right their ship as they had lost 4 consecutive games (their last two being at home). The Bengals simply needed and wanted it more, and the Giants wanted a bye week to lick their wounds.
Well, this week I am going to zig zag my way back on the Super Bowl Champion Giants. The talk of the town in both the New York and national media has been the "soft" Giant defense and the "dead arm" of Eli Manning. I don't get it, is Eli pitching for the Yankees? This talk has been largely exaggerated, and the bottom line is that its a long season filled with peaks and valleys. The Giants were a bit fatigued and needed to hit the reset button, and the bye week couldn't have come at a better time. Eli actually spent some time with familly in Mississippi, and I'm sure some home cooking did him some good.
I've taken a very close look at the last two matchups between these two teams. The Giants beat down the Packers in Green Bay in the divisional round last year. And the Gmen should have won the regular season matchup at MetLife Stadium in December of last year. There was some controversial officiating in that matchup and it took a last second fg from Mason Crosby for the Pack to win the game 38-35 (Crosby has looked awful lately). In that regular season matchup, Clay Matthews also had a 40 yard pick-6 (I am not sure what his status will be Sunday Night).
Now everyone will talk about the "revenge factor" and the public is going to be all over the underdog Packers for this reason and because the public just loves Aaron Rodgers. I am going to tell you that "revenge" is a highly overrated factor when determining the outcome of a game. Just look at what the Giants did to the 49ers earlier this year. Shouldn't the 49ers have avenged their loss from the NFC Championship Game?? The Giants have also heard Clay Matthews make public comments that Green Bay beat themselves in the playoffs last year, and that they are the better team. Both teams will definitely have something to prove this Sunday. Not to mention, the Giants had a full bye week of listening to how soft their defense is, and how Eli has "a dead arm".
The matchups are far more important in predicting the outcome of this game. The Giants achilles heel, in my opinion, is the middle of their defense (middle linebacker and defensive tackle). Thats why the Steelers had so much success running the ball against them. The Giants defensive line is very athletic, but I think most would agree that they are better pass rushers then they are run-stoppers. Now in come the high flying Packers, with absolutly no running game whatsoever (24th ranked in the league). In fact in the last two matchups, Aaron Rodgers led the team in rushing for both games!!! Are you kidding me Green Bay? That stinks of weakness. With the injury to Cedric Benson, this team has had very little success running the ball, and that is music to the Giants ears. While the Giants secondary is far from an elite unit, the Giants defense would much rather pin their ears back and rush the passer, and take their chances with their average secondary making a play on a ball.
Green Bay will of course also be without the services of Charles Woodson and I have been patiently waiting for an opportunity like this to fade them. I really wanted to take Detroit last week, but I was afraid of the Lions self destructing and beating themselves (which predicatably happened again). I don't see that happening with Tom Coughlin's team coming off the bye this week.
I look for Eli and the Giants offense to get back on track against a depleted Packer defense that will be playing a back-to-back road game. I also think the Giants defense bends, but doesn't break, and creates a couple turnovers against the pass-happy Pack. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Pack get an unexpected dose of the Giants explosive rookie, David Wilson. This bye week might have been a good opportunity for Couglin to work on pass protection with the young back, and I would not pay too much attention to Ahmad Bradshaw's status on the injury report.
I am going large on my hometown GMEN! Lets go BIG BLUE!!!!
The G-men will never know what just ran over them! Might prove to be a bit of an embarrasment on Prime Time.
Giants been playing bad of late..........embarassing themselves.
Packers been playing good of late........winning ugly.
Which team do you buy stock in? I see a trend.
4-3 is embarrassing. It's equally embarrassing when you come on here with your 90 something posts spouting a textbooks worth of drivel, that doesn't mean squat when you lose. Stop coming on these threads like your a freakin' expert. Been doing the game before you were born, Son!
I really appreciate Sammy Ace calling out Covers biggest doosh aka Vue for never giving a decent analysis or providing any good reason for alot of his loser picks. Just wish guys like Vue would leave Covers and stick to managing that counter at 7-11.
Where you been hiding Boy? Where the hell you been hiding since 2007, and then decide to resurface. I don't mind if Sammy jumps on me. He has credibilty, and makes a solid effort on this site. You sir, are a NOBODY to be calling people out. You once made the comment before on where all the veterans went to. Most of them are on the college threads, and the rest left the NFL threads so they wouldn't have to put up with the childish BS from people like you. And thanks for following me- I take that as a compliment, sc mbag!
Hey Sammy, nobody tears a game apart, & analyizes it better than you! Hell son, I even enjoy reading them. And yes, you and the other doubters should believe in my database. It only happens to be one of the most respected, commercially available ones in the country. It's run by a professional capper, and he even has bookies, using it. Hoped you enjoyed your turkey!
Despite all of the "In House" arguing in this thread (isn't it always us against the books???)
I'm inclined to take the Packers and the points. Why, you ask???
First off, where's their running game?? The one-two punch of Bradshaw and Jacobs has lost a lot of it's luster, since Jacobs left for the Niners, hasn't it?
Secondly, I think Eli is missing his key receivers that left - with Hixon and Nicks dinged up pretty much all season, who does he have to rely on besides Victor Cruz? How great would it be to have a Manningham, or a Steve Smith, or when they had the chance at Plaxico Burress? Yes, Plaxico Burress.......
Thirdly - Andy Dalton just picked this secondary apart - - 21/30, 200 yards and 4 TD's, no picks................... Andy Dalton.......... of the Bungles............... Andy...................... Dalton...............
So, what do you think last year's MVP Aaron Rodgers will do to this secondary???????????
See, we all don't need an encyclopedia's worth of "analysys" to shift the public our way, now do we??????????
Packers +2.5
This game means more for the G-Men then the Packers and keeping Jennings,CM3 out is a no brainer and having Woodson out is a blessing in disguise.Absolutely no reason for the Pack to chance these guys re-injuring themselves in this one when the games that will decide their position in the play-offs rests with the division games remaining.I expect to see a very vanilla offense..run,run,run even if they can't to keep Rodgers safe and the defense to simply soak up mentally what may come again later on.I'm a Packer fan and I'm all in on the G-men to get this one.


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US Ambassador Dan Mozena emphasized on political parties to engage in "serious dialogue" to find an "agreed" way to hold elections. (Agencies) Latest News from World News Desk
After nearly one-and-a-half-hour-long meeting with Zia at her residence, the ambassador expressed concern over the "recent wave of arrests" of Opposition political leaders, media reported.
Mozena and Zia discussed the democratic process, the responsibility of the government to provide political space to the Opposition so it can freely express its political views and the responsibility of the Opposition to use this space peacefully.
The meeting comes a day after British High Commissioner Robert Gibson met Zia over an hour at her house.
The US Ambassador noted that Sunday's incidents of violence at the Supreme Court, Press Club and Dhaka University were most disturbing as they were contrary to the democratic process and must not be allowed to recur.
Mozena reiterated US' call for all parties to eschew violence, saying it was not consistent with the democratic process and was unacceptable and hence must be stopped immediately.
He conveyed the US government's concern at the recent wave of arrests of senior political leaders, given the intimidating effect this has on those who wish to peacefully exercise their democratic rights and whose participation is critical for the success of future dialogue between the two sides.
Mozena reached Khaleda's residence amid heavy police cordon and did not interact with reporters when he came out of the meeting.
Several international bodies, including the UN and EU, along with the US, UK, India and China have pitched for a dialogue between the ruling Awami League and the BNP-led Opposition.
The two alliances are at loggerheads over the form of polls-time government.
The Opposition has rejected the January 5 polls schedule and enforced several spells of blockades and shutdowns to press for its demand for a non-party caretaker government.
Representatives of the Awami League and the BNP had talks on several occasions at the intervention of UN Secretary General's special envoy. But the meetings failed to deliver any result.
The Awami League is going ahead with preparations to contest the parliamentary polls. The Opposition, on the other hand, has called for nonstop blockades from Wednesday to foil the general election.
US Ambassador Dan Mozena emphasized on political parties to engage in "serious dialogue" to find an "agreed" way to hold elections.
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Pink pepper
Pink peppercorn, or false pepper plant, grows on beautiful, weeping, evergreen trees which can grow to a height of 15 metres. They are occasionally used to provide plantations with shade, as their distinctively aromatic leaves can measure up to 20cm. The tree's fruit flowers in spring, producing creamy-white bunches. The fruits are dried as soon as they reach maturity. The resulting pink peppercorns are aromatic, mildly spicy and slightly sweet.
Cocoa butter
We only use pure cocoa butter in our chocolates. When cocoa beans are pressed, two substances are produced: solid cocoa mass which is used in the production of cocoa powder, and liquid cocoa butter. Before it can be sold, it is deodorised, purified, tempered and molded. The chocolate producer reincorporates the butter into the cocoa paste – which already contains a natural amount – to ensure the consistency and colour of the chocolate.
Combava (also known as combawa, cumbava, cumbaba, makrut, and kaffir lime) is a citrus fruit named after the Indonesian island of Sumbawa, located to the east of Bali. It was brought to the Indian Ocean by Pierre Poivre at the end of the eighteenth century. The fruit, and especially its leaves, are used mostly in South-East Asia, la Réunion and Madagascar.
Combava leaves, which reveal their strong aroma at the slightest touch, are rich in essential oils, giving off a sharp, fruity, citrus odour which nonetheless remains remarkably refreshing and original.
The combava fruit itself is round, small (5-8cm), green, bumpy and coarse in texture. It too is rich in essential oils.
Sea Salt
Sea salt is the thin layer of white cristals that form on top of the salt marsh as a result of the evaporating effect of the wind. This layer is most likely to form on summer nights, when the difference in temperature between the warm air and the surface of the marsh is sufficiently large. Blown by the wind to the banks of the salt marsh, the salt crystals are not given the time to develop into rough salt. Unlike the salt harvest, which occurs once annually, sea salt is collected manually from the marsh surface daily for one month every year. Sea salt is gathered with a tool known as a lousse, which is designed to prevent the grains from sinking. The product is subsequently drained and dried in the sun.
Our sea salt comes from the Menabe region in the west of Madagascar. Menabe means 'big red', taking its name from the laterite that covers the earth and colours the region's rivers.
The region offers an enormous diversity of unique landscapes such as the magnificent Baobab Alley. The local wildlife is equally diverse, offering lemurs, crocodiles, fresh water turtles and birds. Small, wood-hutted villages provide a stunning backdrop. But the Menabe region is not only a Garden of Eden and a stunning nature reserve; it's an invitation to discover a fascinating new world!
Cocoa nibs
Sunflower lecithin
We use Sunflower lecithin in our chocolate. Sunflower lecithin is an emulsifier and binder. It's role is to bind the vegetable fats present in the cocoa butter to the other ingredients (cocoa paste, sugar). Our chocolate contains only 1% lecithin.
We consider it important to explain the role of Sunflower lecithin, which is often wrongly criticised.
This natural emulsifier allows fat (especially cholesterol) to dissolve into the blood. It is naturally rich in choline and inositol, which boost levels of so-called 'good cholesterol' and reduce levels of 'bad cholesterol'. Additionally, lecithin is a member of the phospholipid family, which serve to maintain the fluidity and permeability of cell membranes. They also regulate the phosphorus metabolism, acting against memory loss, mental tiredness, concentration difficulties, insomnia and sexual problems. Finally, within the brain, lecithin transforms into acetylcholin, a neuromediator necessary for the maintenance of mental functions and emotional stability.
Dried grated Coconut
Bird Chili
Black pepper
In the north west of Madagascar, pepper is considered a supplementary crop, growing in the spaces between cocoa, coffee and banana trees.
The Sambirano Valley, which always holds an honoured place in our products, is the home of Madagascan pepper production. The local produce figures among the world's most highly valued pepper.
Madagascan black pepper is harvested from November to March, before being dried in the fresh air. Pepper trees produce three types of pepper: green, black and white. Immature green peppercorns are salted quickly, allowing them to retain their tenderness. The black peppercorn is the fully mature fruit, and is dried with its flesh still attached. White peppercorns are black peppercorns with the flesh removed after the retting process is complete. Madagascan black pepper is notable for its small, extremely dark and crumpled grains. They offer very aromatic notes, with an intensely spicy and warm finish.
Voatsiperifery Pepper
Voatsiperifery pepper is very rare and largely unknown, even in Madagascar. It is also referred to as 'wild pepper', as it is not actively cultivated anywhere. Instead it is gathered by hand from deep within the islands tropical rainforests. It is the fruit of a liana which grows exclusively in the Madagascan rainforest. It is surprisingly fresh, offering enchanting notes of citrus fruits and flowers. Although its spicy kick is relatively gentle, it remains incisive and tenacious.
Whole milk powder
Cane sugar
Vanilla pods were first harvested from wild orchids in Mexico. Having fallen to the ground when ripe and subsequently fermented in the undergrowth, the pods give off an exquisite aroma. The first recorded mention of vanilla is in the Chronicles of the Aztec sovereign Itzcoalt (1427-1440). The Aztecs knew how to prepare the spice so as to preserve its aroma, and probably used it for centuries as a means of softening the natural bitterness of their chocolate drink.
Hernán Cortès brought the first vanilla plants to Europe in 1518. For more than two centuries, Mexico monopolised the production of vanilla, as countless attempts to recreate elsewhere the conditions required for it's growth ended in failure. It was only in the nineteenth century that people became aware of the importance of Mexican bees in the pollination of vanilla plants. It took botanists two centuries to realise that the flowers need to be fertilised manually, one at a time!
Today Madagascar is the world's largest vanilla producing nation. Optimal soil composition, especially in north eastern regions, coupled with an ideal climate and the centuries-old expertise of the population, contributes to the high quality of the vanilla produced on the island.
We only use Madagascan vanilla in our Milk Chocolate 44% Madagascan Vanilla. In order to preserve the natural flavour of the cocoa, our dark chocolate does not contain any vanilla.


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Fiji Time: 2:43 AM on Saturday 24 February
/ Front page / Sport
Maciu Malo
Friday, August 08, 2014
NASAUCOKO rugby league players were boosted with a timely gift of sports gear from Australia.
The side which is affiliated under the FNRL Navosa zone breathed a new lease of life with the gift of rugby jerseys, balls and other training gear from Wylong Roos fitness trainer Shane Selby.
The club also featured Fiji Bati tough forward Eloni Vunakece.
FNRL Navosa zone development officer Suliasi Cakautabu said the gift had inspired the village-based players to fully utilise their talents and to stamp their mark in the competition.
He said the presentation had also built a new partnership with their Australian counterparts.
"The gift has boosted the morale of the rugby players in Navosa," said Cakautabu.
"The players are excited and grateful to have formed a new partnership with an Australian club."
Cakautabu said Selby was later then presented with a whalestooth as a token of appreciation from the Nasaucoko club officials.
Meanwhile, in the Navosa zone semi-final encounter Tuwalu Tigers with the services of former Flying Fijian wingers Sekove Leawere and Isoa Neivua will battle against Vatubalavu Tigers while Keiyasi Cowboys face 3Jam Nadevo in the second semi-finals.
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Design Rot
We've all experienced that sinking feeling when maintaining a piece of crappy software. Has my change broken the system in some unintended way? What is the ramification of my change on other parts of the system? If you're lucky, and the system has a robust suite of unit tests, they can offer some support in proving your work. In practice, however, few systems have thorough automated test coverage. Mostly we're alone, left to verify our changes as best as possible. We might privately criticize the original developers for creating such garbage. It certainly lends a plausble excuse in explaining why the maintenance effort is so costly or time-consuming. Or it might serve as the basis upon which we recommend a re-write. But mostly, we should wonder how it happened.
For sure, most software doesn't start out this way. Most software starts out clean, with a clear design strategy. But as the system grows over time, strange things begin to happen. Business rules change. Deadline pressures mount. Test coverage slips. Refactoring is a forgotten luxury. And the inherent flaws present in every initial design begin to surface. Reality has proven that few enterprise development teams have the time or resources to fix a broken design. More often, we are left to work within the constraints of the original design. As change continues, our compromises exacerbate the problem. The consequence of rotting design is seen throughout the enterprise on a daily basis. Most apparent is the affect on software maintenance. But rotting design leads to buggy software and performance degradation, as well. Over time, at least a portion of every enterprise software system experiences the problem of rotting design. A quote from Brook's sums it well:
All repairs tend to destroy the structure, to increase the entropy and disorder of the system. Less and less effort is spent on fixing the original design flaws; more and more is spent on fixing flaws introduced by earlier fixes. As time passes, the system becomes less and less well-ordered. Sooner or later the fixing ceases to gain any ground. Each forward step is matched by a backward one. Although in principle usable forever, the system has worn out as a base for progress.
The most obvious question is, "How do we prevent rotting design?" Unfortunately, rotting design is not preventable, only reducable. As design is an essential complexity, it cannot be eliminated, only minimized. Of the past ten years, the design patterns movement has provided insight to the qualities of good design, helping minimize the essential complexity. Dissecting design patterns reveals many important design principles that contribute to more resilient software design. Favor Object composition over class inheritance, and program to an interface, not an implementation, are two examples. Of the 23 patterns in the GOF book, all adhere to these fundamental statements. Alone however, today's design patterns are not enough to help reduce rotting design.
Reducing Rot
Most patterns emphasize class design, and present techniques that can be used in specific contexts to minimize dependencies between classes. Teasing apart the underlying goal of most respected patterns shows us that each aim to manage the dependencies between classes through abstract coupling. Conceptually, classes with the fewest dependencies are highly reusable, extensible, and testable. The greatest influence in reducing design rot is minimizing unnecessary dependencies. Yet enterprise development involves creating many more entities beyond only classes. Teams must define the package structure in which those classes live, and the component structure in which they are deployed. Increasing the survivability of your design involves managing dependencies between all software entities – classes, packages, and components.
But if minimal dependencies were the only traits of great design, developers would lean towards creating very heavy, self-contained software entities with a rich API. While these entities might have minimal dependencies on external resources, extreme attempts to minimize dependencies results in excessive redundancy across entities with each providing its own built-in implementation of common behavior. Ironically, avoiding redundant implementations, thereby maximizing reuse, requires that we delegate to external entities, increasing dependencies. Attempts to maximize reuse results in excessive dependencies and attempts to minimize dependencies results in excessive redundancy. Neither is ideal, and a gentle balance must be sought when defining the behavior, or granularity, of all software entities – classes, packages, and components.
Software design is a constant quandary. Any single element key to crafting great designs, if taken to its individual extreme, results in directly the opposite – a brittle design. The essential complexity surrounding design is different for every software development effort, for similar domains across organizations, and for different phases throughout the life of a software product. The ideal design for a software system is always the product of it's current set of behavioral specifications. As behavior changes, so too must the granularity of the software entities and the dependencies between them. The most successful designs are not characterized by their initial brilliance, but instead through their ability to withstand the test of time. As the complexity of software design is an essential complexity surrounding software development, our hopes lie with technologies and principles that help increase the ability of your design to survive over time.
Future of Design
I'm hopeful that all software developers have experienced the pleasure of a design that, through the course of time, has withstood the test of time. Unfortunately, many enterprise development teams have too few of these experiences. Likewise, few enterprise development teams devote adequate effort to package and component design, serving as a significant contributor to our inability to realize the promised benefits of object-oriented development. It's unreasonable to believe that even the most flexible class structure can survive should the higher level software entities containing those classes not exhibit similarily flexible qualities. The problems are rampant. Increased dependencies between packages and components inhibit reusability, hinder maintenance, prevent extensibility, restrict testability, and limit a developer's ability to understand the ramification of change.
SOA and Web Services promise to remedy our failures with object-oriented development. While Services may offer tangible business value, within each awaits a rotting design. There exists a world between class design and web services that deserves more exploration, and as an industry, we are beginning to notice. Currently, the Java Community Process (JCP) is developing three separate JSRs that emphasize greater modularity for the Java platform. JSR-277 is creating a static module system for Java, part of which aims to establish a mechanism for expressing and enforcing the dependency between .jar files. JSR-291 references OSGi, a proven component technology providing a dynamic module system for the Java platform. JSR-294 focuses on VM and language support for modularity. For some time, Maven has supported flexible ways to select specific versions of a component, as well as support for managing transitive dependencies. JDepend and JarAnalyzer are two utilities that provide feedback on package and component design, respectively. All aim to help manage the complexity, from design through deployment, of enterprise software development. With each, new practices, heuristics, and patterns will emerge that increase the ability of a design to grow and adapt.


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Python development
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1 Out of Date
- With the release of Eden 11.0, some functions are out of date. Please view http://kodi.wiki/view/Eden_API_changes for the latest on incorporating Python scripts.
- With the release of Frodo 12.0, some functions are out of date. Please view http://kodi.wiki/view/Frodo_API_changes for the latest on incorporating Python scripts.
- With the release of Gotham 13.0, some functions are out of date. Please view http://kodi.wiki/view/Gotham_API_changes for the latest on incorporating Python scripts.
- With the release of Helix 14.0, some functions are out of date. Please view http://kodi.wiki/view/Helix_API_changes for the latest on incorporating Python scripts.
- With the release of Isengard 15.0, some functions are out of date. Please view http://kodi.wiki/view/Isengard_API_changes for the latest on incorporating Python scripts.
- With the release of Jarvis 16.0, some functions are out of date. Please view http://kodi.wiki/view/Jarvis_API_changes for the latest on incorporating Python scripts.
2 Addon system using python
Kodi includes a built-in Python interpreter that allows users to develop add-ons (scripts and plugins) that interface easily and cleanly with the Kodi dashboard. These add-ons can extend the functionality of Kodi without requiring extensive programming experience or ability. While you may not feel comfortable browsing the Kodi source code and submitting patches (or even bug reports), you can learn how to write a script or plugin with just a few hours' practice, using the information available in these pages.
This page is intended as an introduction to Kodi Python for new developers, and a quick reference for more experienced programmers. If you're not interested in programming, you might want to visit this page for information about installing and using Python add-ons as an end user. If you're already familiar with Kodi Python, you can probably skip on down to the environment details or the resource links below for quick reference material.
3 PyDocs
The very latest Kodi python API documentation "PyDocs" with classes and functions is automatically generated from XBMC's source code and can be found here (not all functions are available in previous versions):
- http://mirrors.kodi.tv/docs/python-docs/ (Main index page)
- http://mirrors.kodi.tv/docs/python-docs/12.2-frodo/ (for 12.2 Frodo)
- http://mirrors.kodi.tv/docs/python-docs/13.0-gotham/ (for 13.0 Gotham)
- http://mirrors.kodi.tv/docs/python-docs/14.x-helix/ (for 14.0 Helix)
- http://mirrors.kodi.tv/docs/python-docs/15.x-isengard/ (for 15.x Isengard)
- http://mirrors.kodi.tv/docs/python-docs/16.x-jarvis/ (for 16.x Jarvis)
- https://codedocs.xyz/xbmc/xbmc/group__python.html (for Kodi 17.x Krypton and onwards)
4 Python plugins versus scripts
Please do not confuse "Plugins" with "Scripts". Unlike the Scripts, Plugins are not meant to be directly invoked by the user. Instead, Plugins are automatically invoked when the user enters such a virtual folder. Do not try to run Plugins files from the scripts window as that will only give you a weird error message. Plugins, unlike Scripts, do not really provide new functionality to Kodi, instead what they do do is provide an easy way to present content listings in Kodi through the native GUI interface.
5 Script development
If you're new to Python programming (or just new to Kodi Python), the easiest way to get started is with a script. The traditional Hello World program, written as an Kodi Python script, would look like this:
print("Hello World!")
That's the same code you would enter at the Python command line, because Kodi runs a full-featured, standard Python interpreter (for more information concerning the current version number and included modules see the environment details below). If you're already familiar with Python programming, the only new challenge is learning the custom modules that allow you to gather information from Kodi and manipulate the Graphical User Interface (GUI).
There are some excellent tutorials available to introduce you to Kodi scripting (and Python in general). See the HOW-TO included in the Kodi Online Manual, or visit Alexpoet's Kodi Scripting site for a popular beginner's tutorial (PDF).
6 Plugin development
While scripts offer you flexibility and full control over the Kodi GUI, plugins allow you to quickly and consistently present information to the user through the standard Kodi menu structure.
When a user launches a plugin, the plugin generates a list of menu items and hands them to Kodi to draw on the screen (regardless of screen resolution, skin, or any other user setting). While plugin developers lose some amount of control over the presentation, they no longer have to make up their own UIs, or worry about creating a usable look and feel across multiple displays.
Plugins are most commonly used to scrape websites for links to streaming videos, displaying the video list in Kodi just like it would movie files on the local hard drive, but a plugin can be used anywhere a script could, as long as the menu structure is a sufficient GUI for the add-on's needs.
7 Resource links
While the three custom libraries give you control over the Kodi GUI, you'll eventually want to be able to interact with other parts of the system. Much of Kodi's functionality is exposed to Python, one way or another. These are some of the systems you can use to make your Python add-ons more useful.
7.1 Must read
A must read for developers are is style guide for writing python. This contains the do's and dont's when starting to write code.
7.2 List of built-in functions
You can call any of the Kodi Built-in Commands using the function xbmc.executebuiltin().
7.3 Kodi databases (media metadata libraries)
Kodi uses Music and Video Libraries, stored in a SQL (SQLite) database, to store massive amounts of additional meta data concerning local media files (assuming the user has enabled the libraries and chosen the right Content and scraper for each of his sources). Although there's no direct access from Python to the Kodi Database, you can gain access to the databases from Python through the JSON RPC. Read more about that here.
See XBMC databases for database layout
7.4 InfoLabels
Kodi uses InfoLabels to display media file information (such as Artist and Album for a song, or Title and Cast list for a movie or TV show). This information shows up in the browsing menu (when using Library Mode), as well as in the Now Playing details when the media player is active.
You can get the currently-playing InfoLabel using the getInfoLabel function in xbmc. You can also set the InfoLabel information for any menu items you create in a plugin, making a much more versatile user experience.
- See: InfoLabels
7.5 Other python pages
There are several other pages in the Kodi Online Manual dedicated to Python development. You can find a comprehensive list by clicking "Python" in the Categories list at the bottom of any Python page. Definitely check out following pages with tons of great sample code.
Need to clean this up:
General Python Info:
A few useful libs for scraping websites:
- http://pypi.python.org/pypi/simplejson/ (included in py2.6 + )
- http://effbot.org/zone/pythondoc-elementtree-ElementTree.htm (included in py2.6 + )
8 Environment details
Kodi comes with Python 2.7
9 Migration to Python 3
10 See also


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Democrats who dominate the Assembly added five new members last night, increasing their majority conference to 106 members.
— Angelo Santabarbara won a seat vacated by Assemblyman George Amedore, R-Rotterdam, who may or may not have been elected to the state Senate.
— James Skoufis won a Hudson Valley seat vacated by Republican Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun.
— Al Stirpe beat Republican Assemblyman Don Miller in a rematch in the Syracuse area.
— Democrat David Buchwald ousted freshman Assemblyman Bob Castelli.
— Michaelle Solages, a Democrat, was elected to a new seat in Nassau County.
Additionally, freshman Republican Assemblyman Dean Murray, from Suffolk County, is just a few dozen votes ahead of his Democratic challenger.


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Impartiality foreign concept to BBC team
Updated 11:52 pm, Thursday, August 2, 2012
Last call at ye olde Snork & Piffle and I'm watching the day's highlights on the BBC.
Al Michaels could never get a job with the BBC. Remember Al's "Do you believe in miracles?" from the 1980 Winter Olympics?
Ditto Joe Starkey, of "THE BAND IS ON THE FIELD" fame.
Michaels and Starkey were too reserved, too detached.
These British blokes ROOT, sir, urging to victory the sons and daughters of the Empire.
The finish of a swimming race: "COME ON, LIAM! COME ON, LIAM!"
Liam Tancock didn't listen, so he lost.
They invest their sportscasting with a passion and partisanship that makes the most cheerleady American announcers sound like Walter Cronkite.
When a British swimmer blew his finish by bending his wrist before the wall-touch, the color analyst, a former Brit swimmer, was seen angrily chucking aside a paper as the camera cut back to the broadcast booth.
It's kind of the way you would announce if the athletes competing were your own kids.
Could be the announcers here train by studying the old newsreel clip with Chicago radio guy Herbert Morrison's call of the Hindenburg's final moments.


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10,000 Cars For GT 5 Rumor Gets Debunked
Yeah, 10,000 cars sounds almost too good to be true...and in fact, it is. Yesterday, a huge rumor was making the rounds throughout the Internet, claiming that the official car list for Gran Turismo 5 had been revealed, and 10,000 cars would ultimately become available for the much-anticipated racer. According to GTCenter, the game would feature 340 cars upon release, and Polyphony was preparing many, many more for possible download in the future.
But Sony's semi-official blog ThreeSpeech reached Sony for a response to this claim, and as it turns out, the list is nothing more than "speculation."
Despite news articles claiming that SCEI/Polyphony Digital have made an official announcement with regards to GT5 featuring 1000 vehicles, we can confirm that this is pure speculation. It would appear that the list is a mixture of vehicles that were included in previous GT titles, coupled with somebodys own fantasy garage. Further details about GT5 will be announced in due course, but for the moment at least, we can confirm that the current car list/speculation, does not come from SCE.
GTCenter has since retracted the story, apologizing for the mistake and clarifying the list they received was just a "Wishlist." We anxiously await more information and details concerning Gran Turismo 5, but we should probably stick to officially confirmed info, yes?
Related Game(s): Gran Turismo 5
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恐竜がよみがえる謎の島をクマが探索!化石を発掘して恐竜をどんどんよみがえらせよう!!面倒な登録や難しい操作は一切なし!無料で気軽に楽しめます。部屋で見つけた古い地図。太古の恐竜がよみがえる島…?発掘道具を手に、さっそくクマは旅にでた!化石を発掘して、恐竜をこの世によみがえらせよう!「クマの発掘隊!」は恐竜がよみがえる島を探索しながら恐竜の化石を発掘し、恐竜をよみがえらせてコレクションしていくゲームです。このゲームはなんと!クマを自分で動かすことが出来ちゃうKuma the Bear初のアプリです★簡単なタッチ操作だけでクマが広大なフィールドを駆けめぐります!遊び方はとっても簡単。採掘場に行き、岩を掘って恐竜の化石を発掘するだけ!全てのパーツの化石を発掘すると、恐竜をよみがえらせることができます。採掘場は5種類、全18ヶ所あり、それぞれ異なった恐竜の化石を掘り当てられます。コレクションできる恐竜は全部で18体。よみがえらせた恐竜はフィールドに放って一緒に生活することもできちゃいます。どんどん岩を掘って、色々な恐竜をコレクションして恐竜マスターを目指そう★しかし!発掘を続けるとクマが空腹に…。クマは空腹だと岩を掘れません。そんな時は、魚を釣りに行こう!川や湖、海で魚を釣り、お腹を満たすことでクマはまた発掘を進めることができます。そして、発掘する道具をパワーアップしていくことも、このゲームの重要なカギとなります。より強い道具を手に入れるには、フィールド上の木にいる虫を捕まえて、コインを貯めていきます。発掘道具によってパワーや耐久性が異なるので、どんどん虫を採ってコインを貯めていこう!このように、恐竜をよみがえらせるには「岩を掘る」⇒「魚を釣る」⇒「虫を採る」の3つを繰り返すことが重要です!さらにコレクション要素も充実!全18種類の恐竜だけでなく、全69種類の魚、全24種類の昆虫などもコレクションすることができます。魚釣りのレベルを上げることで出現する超レアな魚や、高価な超レア昆虫など、恐竜をコンプリートする以外の楽しさもあります。また、化石を発掘していく中でたまに宝石の原石を掘り当てることも!?原石は3つそろえると宝石に変化します。もちろん、これらの原石や宝石もコレクション出来ちゃいます!さまざまなコレクション要素がある「クマの発掘隊!」を今すぐダウンロードしよう!≪クマの発掘隊!のオススメポイント≫◆Kuma the Bear初★クマを動かすことができる!簡単なタッチ操作でクマが自由に歩き回る!◆ただのコレクションゲームではない!岩を掘ったり、魚を釣ったり、虫を採ったり…クマを探索させることでゲームを進めていくアクション性の高いコレクションゲームです。◆ただ化石を発掘するだけでなく、どこが発掘可能な採掘場なのか、どこで虫を捕まえられるか、どこに魚がいるのかということを、自分で探していけるのが面白い!◆コレクション要素が満載!恐竜だけでなく、魚や昆虫、宝石など、多種多様なアイテムをコレクションできる!◆3Dで再現された恐竜がかわいい!どんどん集めたくなっちゃいます♪-株式会社コロプラ提供-
Squirrel Run - Park Racing Fun 2.0 APK
Spend an exciting time with this tinySquirreland his obsessive nuts search.This little squirrel is working hard to collect as much nutsaspossible in the shortest possible time. In fact the winteriscoming and he has not stored enough nuts yet. As he is runningoutof time he starts a desperate rush to gather enough acorn nutstofill his temple of winter peace. The main reason because hecouldnot assemble his beloved nuts is because there are someexoticbirds that are eating away many of them. In order toaccomplish hismission he will have to drive the birds away from thebrunches toprevent them from finishing the remaining food.Your task is to help out our little friend overcome allthedifficulties that he will encounter on his path. Use allyourabilities as you race along the branches. Swipe to turn, jumpandslide to avoid obstacles, collect nuts, kick the greedy birdsawayand see how far you can run! It will not be an easy task astheroad is littered with extreme dangerous obstacles likeprecipices,crossing branches, hives and angry bees.Remember to pay attention to the branch interruptions as hecouldfall down from the tree and hit the ground badly endangeringhislife.Features:★ Easy touch and tilt control★ Original 3D-run function combines jumping, turning,andsliding.★ Colorful graphics and smooth animations★ One of the coolest animal apps to play with!★ The never-ending mega game★ Time change like: Night, day, sun rise, sun set and moon rise/set★ Special abilities:✔ Lightning: Makes you run much faster (at a nearlyuncontrollablespeed)✔ Snail: Resets your speed to normal (slows you down)✔ Green flare: Makes you invincible for 10 seconds (The onlythingyou have to remember is to turn at every corner)Advise: Catch the Snail during your rush through the foresttoslow down the speed and increase the possibility ofgettingfarther.Warning: Avoid the lightning (thunderbolt) power up, as itwillgive you a super turbo boost that makes you incredibly fast,butyou will probably quickly lose control of the squirrel. Theonlyway to stop the high speed is to take a snail.3, 2, 1 go! Start your free running adventure!If your phone/tablet/device has enough CPU processor speed,thisgame is displayed in HD.A pretty app from Kauf.com.
Animal Bounce : Crossing 1.3 APK
Animal Bounce Is a game where you bounceyouranimals from top to bottom with one touch tap tap controls.The game is easy to learn but is also very challenging. Youmusthelp along the animal crossing by tapping to help them avoidtheobstacles in their path.There are 10 unlockable characters.The unlockable characters so far are as follows.- Elephant- Giraffe- Hippo- Monkey- Panda- Parrot- Penguin- Pig- Rabbit- SnakeAnimal Bounce is a game for all ages. Kids and Adults can findalot of fun in Animal Bounce.Thanks for playing!
Pinball Ride 1.2.4 APK
Pinball Ride is an intense pinball game now onAndroid.Pinball simulation with a realistic feel.Fast 3D graphics and amazing sound effects.Unique table with original universe and storyline.Illustrated progression and original soundtrack.Various challenges and modes including multi-balls.24 Achievements.New Features in v1.2The Pinball Ride exclusive Burst Mode! A mode designed for your 5minutes breaks!Translated into 5 langages.New Features in v1.1Portrait: Play in portrait orintation, especially friendly withTablets devices.Online competition: Pinball Ride allows you to compete with yourFacebook friends.Cross-platform competition: Compete with Pinball Ride players oniPhone and iPad.Facebook publishing: Publish your high score and achievements onFacebook.Xperia Play OPTIMIZEDPlease send feedback and requests to: [email protected]
Taiwan Night Market Pin Ball 1.05 APK
Night Markets have always been one of thespecial cultural aspects of Taiwan, and they involve lot ofdelicious local snacks, inexpensive goods, and the very populargame booths!Digital Crafter brings you the "Taiwanese Night Market Pinball"(one of the most popular games) from the streets of Taiwan to yoursmart device! Now players can enjoy this classic game anytime,anywhere!There are many prizes in this game to be won. Collect as many asyou can!Game Features:* Achievement levels* Just like how the game is played at a real Taiwanese nightmarket, you need to flip the ruler to launch the ball.* Three different themes- Old School, Classic, and Toy World.* Heaps of prizes you can collect!* Special power balls to help you win!Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latestnews on our games and other apps!Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/digitalcrafterTwitter:http://twitter.com/Digital_CrafterThank you for your support!
Pinball 2016 2.2 APK
Pinball classic is a type of arcade game andit same Pachinko game, usually coin-operated, in this Pinball gamespoints are scored by a player manipulating one or more steel ballson a play field inside a glass-covered cabinet called a pinballmachine.Pinball is Pachinko in Japan like other "pinball games". Theprimary objective of pinball free is to score as many points aspossible. Points are earned when the ball strikes different targetson the play field. A drain is situated at the bottom of the playfield, partially protected by player-controlled plastic bats calledflippers. A game ends after all the balls fall into the drain.Secondary objectives are to maximize the time spent playing (byearning "extra balls" and keeping the ball in play as long aspossible) and to earn bonus games (known as "replays").The key attribute of a successful "pinball" pro game is aninteresting and challenging layout of scoring opportunities on theplayfield. Many types of targets and features have been developedover the years.Pinball machines, like many other mechanical games, such as"bingos". The primary skill of pinball hd involves application ofthe proper timing and technique to the operation of the flippers,nudging the playfield when appropriate without tilting, andchoosing targets for scores or features. A skilled player canquickly "learn the angles" and gain a high level of control of ballmotion, even on a machine they have never played. Skilled playerscan often play on a machine for long periods of time on a singlecoin.★ ★ ★ FEATURES ★ ★ ★- Very precise physics.- Gorgeous graphics.- Easy to see the ball- 5 pinball machine map free, each machines has a unique playstyle.- 5 hight score rankings for each machine.- 5 LeaderBoard social Google.- Pinball in the digital age.- Pinball and gambling.You will not find any better or cool games than Pinball 2016 ! Whatare you waiting for? Download Pinball free now!Contact us: [email protected]
Brick Breakout 2 APK
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Subway Surfers 1.83.0 APK
DASH as fast as you can!DODGE the oncoming trains!Help Jake, Tricky & Fresh escape from the grumpy Inspector andhis dog.★ Grind trains with your cool crew!★ Colorful and vivid HD graphics!★ Hoverboard Surfing!★ Paint powered jetpack!★ Lightning fast swipe acrobatics!★ Challenge and help your friends!Join the most daring chase!A Universal App with HD optimized graphics.By Kiloo and Sybo.
Piano Tiles 2™ APK
The hit of the world loved by 900 millions ofplayers, Piano Tiles 2™ is having its 2nd birthday! During these 2years, Piano Tiles 2™ with its simplicity, thrill-seeking andchallenge-taking features, is always in the top ranks. Come to takethe challenge!Game feature:1. Simple graphics, easy to play and everybody gets playing thepiano! 2. Breath-taking rhythm will challenge your handspeedlimit!3. Top challenge mode gives you thrill and risk!4. Update of numerous songs, original, classic, bangs and all thestyle to satisfy different taste.5. Share your record with your friends, and compare with world-wideplayers on the ranking list!6. Sound of high quality makes you feel like in a concert.7. Save your progress via Facebook account and share the progressin different devices.8. More challenge, more bonus and a better self.Gaming mode:Don't tap the white tiles! Tap the black tiles according to themelody and don't miss any tile! Concentrate yourself and maximizeyour reaction!Support:Are you having problems? Send email to [email protected] orcontact us in game by going to Settings > FAQ and Support.Business Cooperation:Cheetah Mobile is now sincerely inviting all the amazing mobilegame developers globally to achieve mutual success! we are lookingforward to the great games! Contact us on:[email protected] Policy:http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/site/privacy.htmlTOS Privacy:http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/site/tos.htmlAd Choice:http://www.cmcm.com/protocol/site/ad-choice.html
Brothers in Arms® 3 1.4.5f APK
Fight brave soldiers from around theglobeonthefrenzied multiplayer battlegrounds of World War 2orbecomeSergeantWright and experience adramatic,life-changingsingle-player journey,in the aftermath ofthe D-Dayinvasion.CLIMB THE ARMY RANKS IN MULTIPLAYER> 4 maps to master and enjoy.> 2 gameplay modes to begin with: Free ForAllandTeamDeathmatch.> Unlock game-changing perks by playingwitheachweaponclass!> A soldier's only as deadly as his weapon. Besuretoupgradeyours as often as possible!EXPERIENCE UNIQUE SINGLE-PLAYER SQUAD-BASED COMBAT> Use your brothers to gain a tactical advantage!> Employ their diverse abilities: AirStrike,Molotov,RocketBlast, Mortar Fire and many more.> Unlock new allies. Upgrade them intoseasonedsoldiers:damageoutput, ability cooldown, HP pool, AoEabilitydamage andmore!DIVE INTO EXHILARATING ACTION GAMEPLAY> Smooth cover-based 3rd-person action with free movement.> Various types of missions such as Assault,Sniper,SiegeandStealth.> Impressive killcam zooms.PICK YOUR FAVORITE WEAPON> Unlock new weapons and turn them into theultimatearsenalwithfire rate, recoil, reload speed orclip-sizeupgrades!> Discover the game-changing power of experimentalweapons!> Wreak havoc with their cool abilities:TripleorInfiniteBullets, Electric Discharges and more!ENJOY EYE-CATCHING VISUAL EFFECTS> Stunning indoor and outdoor settings.> Weather and time-of-day variations.> Console-like graphics for a AAA gaming experience.WIN AWESOME REWARDS IN SPECIAL EVENTS> Ladder challenge: missions gradually increaseindifficultyforbetter prizes.> Limited-time events with exclusive drops.---------------GET IMPORTANT INFO DIRECTLY ON YOUR WRIST• Take advantage of a Smartwatch companionappwithmultiplefeatures!• Claim rewards, sign up for events, checkweaponinfo,andmore!• Enjoy awesome skin animations!• Available for the Motorola Moto 360, LG G Watch, LG GWatchR,SonySmartWatch 3, ASUS ZenWatch, and Samsung SM-R382._____________________________________________Visit our official site at http://www.gameloft.comFollow us on Twitter at http://glft.co/GameloftonTwitter orlikeusonFacebook at http://facebook.com/Gameloft to get moreinfoaboutallour upcoming titles.Check out our videos andgametrailersonhttp://www.youtube.com/GameloftDiscover our blog athttp://glft.co/Gameloft_Official_Blogfortheinside scoop oneverything Gameloft._____________________________________________This app allows you to purchase virtual items withintheappandmay contain third party advertisements that may redirectyoutoathird party site.Terms of Use: http://www.gameloft.com/conditions/Privacy Policy: http://www.gameloft.com/privacy-notice/End-User LicenseAgreement:http://www.gameloft.com/eula/?lang=en
Game Player 1.0 APK
Super Dancer 3.3 APK
The Best Graphics of Mobile Game Prize in 2017GMIC (Global Mobile Internet Conference)!A brand new dancing social game perfectly combined with thecore technology of Unity 3D and oversea popularmusic.Game Features:♥Millions of Dancersis to be Dating♥Millions of girls are seeking for a perfect wedding and a loyalpartner. Free your mind and write you the most romantic story bythe hottest 'Social System'! Speak out your love loudly by theunrestricted 'Wedding System' and have it witnessed by your bestfriends!♥Feel Your Love, Feel Your Summer♥Hand in hand with the companions around you and accumulate thesweet moments in 'Couple Mode'. Date with your dream and find outyour perfect partner in this summer. Can't wait to show your charmand love to her/him? It is the show time now!♥Thousands of Fashion Styles, You are the Super Dancer! ♥Thousands of fashionable costumes are lying on your private closet.The 'Tailor' can even cut the dress according to your needs! Matchyour private fashion styles anywhere and anytime. You are the mostbrilliant super dancer!♥Easy Learn, Easy Play♥Only needs 5 seconds to make you learned the complete game play.Dancing with your fingers easily even with single hand!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------New Features:1. Add the T Show System.Show your super style on the T Show, you can also grab seats,bullet comments and send gifts.2. Brand New Music Player.You can change the backgroud music if you like.3. New Activity Task System.You can claim more rewards by completing Activity Task everyday.4. Add Starsoul Compose System.You can compose higer level's starsouls by yourself.Improvements1. Add Item Renew Function. You can renew the overdued itemsdirectly on the Backpack.2. Add Report Function. You can report the players who uploadedsome unhealthy photos.3. Add New Chatting Emoji. More interesting chatting emoji to showyou emotion.4. Brand New UI Interface. You will be in a brand new Super Dancerworld!--------------------Contact us: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperDancerGame
Pretendo NDS Emulator 2.2 APK
Pretendo NDS is a free Nintendo DS emulatorthat lets you play your favorite DS games on any Android device.FEATURES:★ Emulates dual touchscreen interface★ Save and load game at any time★ GameShark/ActionReplay/CodeBreaker cheats★ Supports wireless controllers and device microphone★ Custom button layouts and key bindings★ Auto-rotate landscape or portrait orientation★ Stretch to fit screen or original aspect ratio★ Automatic frame skipping and flicker reductionGETTING STARTED:★ Transfer ROMs to your device storage★ ROM file names should end in either .rom, .ds, or .zip★ ROMs must be obtained in a legal manner. Several free publicdomain games/demos are available at http://pdroms.de/files/nintendodsHOW TO PLAY:★ Open Pretendo NDS Emulator★ Press the menu button on your device★ Choose "File Browser" in the popup menu★ Browse to folder containing your ROM files★ Select game to begin playingLEGAL: This product is not affiliated with, nor authorized,endorsed or licensed in any way by Nintendo© Company, Ltd., itsaffiliates or subsidiaries. "Nintendo DS" and "Nintendo" areregistered trademarks of Nintendo of America, Inc. All rightsreserved. Any and all video game software screen shots and relatedimages that are simulated by Pretendo NDS and available on thisGoogle Play listing, emulator user interface or any promotionalmaterial (collectively "Emulated Content") is property of theirrespective copyright owners. Pretendo Emulators' use of anyEmulated Content is only for the purpose of providing comparativeadvertising to inform customers of the NDS emulators' abilities andfunctionality in a truthful and non-deceptive manner.Nintendo DS games sold separately. Pretendo NDS Emulator usersmust obtain self-created backup copies of rightfully owned physicalvideo game cartridges for use with the NDS emulator. Any suchcopies used with Pretendo NDS must comply with permitted personalcopies made in accordance with 17 U.S.C. § 117(a)(1).This app is based on the open source ds4droid project, which islicensed by the GNU GPL v3 and available upon request. For thelicense, visit http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html
Slendrina:The Cellar (Free) 1.8 APK
This is the story of Slendrina The Cellar. Nowshe has become more evil than before and hates it when someoneintruding on her territory. She will do anything to stop you.Whatever you do .... do not look back!Try to find 8 missing old books in the dark cellar and then run tothe exit.You also need to find keys to open certain doors.Look everywhere, for they could be anywhere.If you like Slender Man, then you will love this horror game.If you want to send an email to me, please write in English orSwedishThank you all for your kind ratings you have given me! You are thebest!The game is free but it Contains advertising.It is now possible to unlock all levels with STC-points, which youcan earn in the game absolutely free.Have fun!
NES Emulator - 64In1 2.8.1 APK
NES Emulator is what we called NES hostfamilies. I believe we played NES games when was a kid, such asSuper Mario, Battle City, Bomberman, etc. are well known. NESEmulator contains all of these classic games, a total of 64 games,so it is a 64in1.Simulator description:* Support for Bluetooth and WIFI connection to other mobile phonemultiplayer game;* You can save game progress;* Simulator already contains ROMS;This is a great collection of classic games, we comerecollection about it!


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Happy Sunday, folks! Time is really flying; I'm not quite sure how we're in the second half of July, but here we are. My week has been busy with a mix of really fun stuff and some work. The fun stuff included a jazz concert on Sunday, and the world's most epic 1920s theme party, both held at the Filoli estate about 20 miles south of San Francisco. Filoli is basically California's answer to Pemberley, and whoa, I definitely felt like Elizabeth Bennet as I wandered around the property. I've got a whole post planned about Filoli, but here are a couple of photos, just as a preview.
Gorgeous, huh?
If things look a little different around here, it's not your imagination. I'm experimenting with different designs and themes at the moment, so if you've got any feedback, I'd love to hear it.
Anyway, onto this week's progress!
Okay, I haven't been very successful here at all. I've done a little brainstorming about how I want to expand my dissertation proposal, but very little (and by little I mean "none") actual writing has been done.
To do this week: Buckle down and finish editing the proposal.
I'm way behind on my Camp NaNo goals, to the point where I'm actually starting to think that completing my goal of 15k on SOMEWHERE IN THE WEST is going to be an optional. The story is an exciting one, but TELL ME NO LIES has managed to snag my attention.
I've edited 2 chapters for TMNL, and outlined the next 10 chapters, taking me about half-way into Act 2. I've drafted most of these scenes, so all I've got to do is expand, clean up, and edit. I'm actually really darn excited to dig into these scenes, because the novel is finally taking shape. Whoo-hoo!
To do this week: Edit at least 2 more chapters; maybe write a little something for SOMEWHERE IN THE WEST.
This week I managed to add a "real" post, a silly commercial starring Hugh Jackman for Lipton Iced Tea. If you haven't seen it, you can find it here. As I mentioned above, I'm also working on an overhaul of my blog, starting with a new theme. And as far as blog-hopping goes, I got a chance to visit 10 ROWers this week. Yay!
To do this week: Writing my post about Filoli House, and visiting some non-ROW blogs.
How's everyone else doing? Any fun summer adventures afoot? Don't forget to check in with everyone who is ROWing along this round!


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Assessing the sustainability of forest management requires having relevant criteria and indicators at both the local and global levels. In many instances, the lack of sufficiently detailed figures obliges forest managers to resort to precautionary principles in order to avoid irreversible resource degradation.
The design of criteria and indicators aimed at formulating structured definitions of sustainable forest management as well as consensus and assessment tools, is taken into account by many international bodies. Even if the complexity and diversity of circumstances restrict their field of geographical application, these criteria and indicators will play a positive role in improving sustainability as long as they lead to reliable standards for measurement and initiatives such as ecolabelling.
Even after ten years of effort to implement ecolabelling, it appears that this initiative will not meet global aspirations for improved forest management, particularly in Asia and even in Africa, due to a lack of demand and the small size of markets for such products in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Ecolabelling is also affected by other uncertainties, notably the legitimacy and independence of some organisations and institutions currently operating in this field.
For a number of reasons, it seems that systems of criteria and indicators and ecolabelling schemes will not meet their full potential without a conventional framework such as an international agreement or "forest convention", which contains some legally enforceable mechanisms.


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win a present from the verbatim christmas tree!
Christmas will be here next week and I'm so unprepared. In case you are too, our weekly giveaway this week is sponsored by Verbatim! They are giving away Verbatim Tuff-N-Tiny 4GB USB Drives to 12 of our readers. This item is a new product to me and I really enjoyed reading about it. Let's be honest, the excitement of USB drives has kind of worn off and we all have a few laying around the house. Let me tell you why this one is better and why, after winning this one, you'll throw all your other ones away.
1. It's as thin as a penny! (and really small in size too)
2. You can dip it in dirt, smear it with dirt and it will still work. I guess that means that the gum that gets stuck to everything in my purse won't ruin it either.
3. Drop it in water and it will still work.
4. It comes with a mini lanyard that goes right on your keychain (and doesn't add bulk!)
5. No cap. Hallelujah. That's the first thing I lose as soon as I get those things
6. Compatible with PCs, Macs, all flash drives, etc.
{Can't wait to get one? Buy it here right now}
Here's how to win yours
Tell us who you'll give your tuff-n-tiny drive to, even if it's yourself (that's okay too)
Bonus Entries
-Follow @shoplet on twitter and tweet about the #verbatim #tuffntinydrive (3 whole entries)
-Post our badge to your blog or website! (5 extra entries! WOW!)
-Write a post on your blog about a Shoplet product you'd like to receive this holiday season. Choose your product from office furniture or office supplies, and you must include a link to the main category. (5 extra entries, yes 5!)
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-Add our blog to your blogroll. (3 extra entries)
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12 winners will be picked Wednesday, December 22! good luck!
{disclaimer: we'll be picking the winners right before christmas and can't guarantee that you'll get it by christmas. I can guarantee that everyone loves to get presents after christmas too! It's nice to spread those presents out}
Update: 12 Winners!
-Susan K
-Jan T
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The Host for the 2018 Games is The Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri.
Conveniently located in the heart of Missouri, The Lake of the Ozarks is the Midwest's premier lake resort destination, offering world-class boating, golfing, shopping and fishing, and a wide variety of lodging, restaurants, state parks, and other recreational activities to suit any budget and taste. Lake of the Ozarks vacations are defined by the Lake and its many waterfront accommodations, restaurants, recreational and entertainment venues.
At the Lake of the Ozarks you can be as lively or laid back as you want to be. Bring your family, your friends and your colleagues to discover Central Missouri's Lake of the Ozarks.
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Image Source: http://www.listotic.com/23-things-you-can-cook-in-a-waffle-iron/
Did you know that waffle irons are not just for making waffles?
With waffle irons, you can experiment a little bit and produce other types of delicious baked pastries such as brownies, cinnamon rolls, s'mores, French toast, and donuts. Waffle irons are also great in making savory snacks – including mini pizzas, Panini sandwiches, quesadillas and waffle hotdogs.
And believe it or not, you can also fry some bacon inside your waffle irons! All you have to do is to go to your nearest supermarket and buy plenty of cooking spray, since the food has a tendency to stick. And once you are ready to start cooking sumptuous meals with your waffle iron, just click on the link below:
23 Luscious Things That You Can Cook In A Waffle Iron


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The angels' words to the women who arrived at the tomb on the very first Easter, "Why do you look for the living among the dead?" (Luke 24:5) is pointed and instructive.
Take your mind back to the faithful few who followed Jesus. When he was crucified, it must have been devastating for them. Their hope of a better life and a future was quashed at the cross. It must have felt like a bad investment. With the death of Jesus, they could now expect no returns. They would have been left wondering why they wasted so much of their time and effort. Perhaps it is now time to go back to their old jobs or reconstruct something new for their lives and future. But love took them to the tomb on that Sunday morning and they were shocked to find the body Jesus missing and the angels proclaiming his resurrection.
A resurrected Jesus was the precursor of the principle of life that plays out in the life of a Christian. A normal human life is beset with the principle of death. Man sins and continues to sin. Defeat and desperation mark his ways. Meaning and satisfaction elude him. The principle of death is at work in him because the sinful nature controls him and his destiny. Yet, Jesus in life and now after death demonstrated the principle of life where freedom from sin, joy, peace and life reign. Those who follow him share in that principle of life as they live out their lives for him. Sure, the remnants of death still remain and pain is part and parcel of life here on earth. But life works through us because Jesus is alive! The angels' instruction encourages us to shun the old system of death, not get disheartened by it and allow the principle of life to bloom within us. In Paul's words,
"We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body" (2Corinth 4:10).
Prior to Easter, it would have been unfathomable for the disciples to conceptualize a life beyond the grave. Yet in the resurrection of Jesus, the afterlife came alive and became real, no longer something to be imagined. It is no different today. The hope of being raised with Christ is no figment of a Christian's imagination tenuously held on to, rather a firm reality that he not only treasures but also lives for. Elsewhere Paul says,
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (1Corinth 15:17-20).
Fixing our eyes on the physical reality that will perish, investing our lives in it and trying to find satisfaction therein is looking for the living among the dead. Yet when we fix our eyes on the eternal, we begin to truly look for the living amidst the living. And that is what Easter teaches us to do.
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Thank you for the encouraging words! We serve the living God! We live for Him and we are His children. Isn't this an unthinkable truth? IT'S LIKE A DREAM COME TRUE.
When a dream seems to be taken away from you and you feel you have lost all hope, like the disciples experienced when Jesus was crucified infront of their eyes, keep holding on. He is the one who gave you the dream and it will come to pass in due time. Sometimes His timing may seem to be longer wait then we all wanted but know His is never too late. TRUST HIM!


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|Liquid pharmaceutical formulations of palonosetron
|The present invention relates to shelf-stable liquid formulations of palonosetron for reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced emesis with palonosetron. The formulations are particularly useful in the preparation of intravenous and oral liquid medicaments.
|Calderari; Giorgio (Rancate, CH), Bonadeo; Daniele (Casalzuigno, IT), Cannella; Roberta (Varese, IT), Macciocchi; Alberto (Melide, CH), Miksztal; Andrew (Palo Alto, CA), Malefyt; Thomas (Carmel Valley, CA), Lee; Kathleen M (Palo Alto, CA), Panuccio; Carmine (Casnate con Bernate, IT)
|HELSINN HEALTHCARE SA (CH) ROCHE PALO ALTO LLC (Palo Alto, CA)
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|Nov 04, 2013
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|1. A pharmaceutical single-use, unit-dose formulation for intravenous administration to a human to reduce the likelihood of cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, comprising a 50 mL sterile isotonic solution buffered at a pH of 4.8.+-.0.5 comprising: palonosetron hydrochloride in an amount of 0.75 mg based on the weight of its free base; 450.0 mg sodium chloride; 2.5 mg EDTA; 18.5 mg sodium citrate; and 7.8 mg citric acid monohydrate, wherein said formulation is contained in a polyethylene multilayer film infusion bag comprising an isoprene rubber stopper.
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