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AppBi Yearly Report for Apple Search Ads 2016-2017
Apple Search Ads has been online for one year and now available in seven countries including the US, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico and Switzerland. AppBi has been researching and analyzing since the birth of Search Ads. Now, as it has gone live for one year, AppBi here shares an annual market research report of Apple Search Ads for developers and advertisers worldwide.
In September 2016, Apple has attracted the attention of numerous developers as soon as launching the Search Ads services. According to AppBi's data monitoring, at the end of August 2017, there were more than 11 thousand apps launched Search Ads only in the United States.
In order to enable such developers to have insight into the market of Apple's Search Ads, AppBi has sorted mass data accumulated for a long time. First of all, the current status of Apple's app market would be researched; and then, based on actual data about Search Ads apps, regular rules in the Apple's App Store would be exposed.
1.Current Situation of App Store
(1)The Number of Apps Launched Monthly
As of September 2017, App Store in the United States has had 1792833 apps according to AppBi Data, and 43038 of them are newly launched in August 2017. Therefore, Apple App Store is still strong attractive for developers of mobile application worldwide.
Fig. above shows the number of new arrivals per month up to now since the operation of Apple App Store (with elimination of apps off shelf). The average number of apps newly launched has been 4 million to 5 million per month since 2017. Among them, the number of August 2016 suffered the lowest situation unusually, while the data in September of the same year witnessed abnormal high. It is suspected that the reason of such phenomenon was the delay of apps audit in the August due to Apple's internal reasons.
(2)Update of Apps
To ensure the quality of apps in App Store, Apple has been cleaning up "zombie" apps since 2016 September. According to AppBi's data monitoring, there were about 2000 apps removed by Apple per day on average, with over 1 million eliminated in total. Thanks to such initiative, apps updated in the Apple App Store accounted for more than 50% in the last year.
(3)Apps' Rate
In App Store, more than 85% of the apps suffer insufficiency in rating, the number of apps with rate equal to or exceeding 4 accounts for 8% of the total. Most apps did not have rate; but if an app has been rated, its probability of rate exceeding 3 is more than 73%.
(4)Proportion of Apps' Categories
For almost 1.8 million apps monitored by AppBi Data, the proportion of games is about 20% as the largest one. Among 25 categories of apps, the total number of apps for the top 4 categories is 868887, including Games, Business, Lifestyle and Education, accounting for about 48.5% of total apps.
(5)Overview of Developers
The apps above were relied on 438672 developers. 58.9% of developers only launched one app, while 94.6% of developers launched apps equal to or less than 10. Developers were grouped according to the number of apps entering market, and the total number of apps delivered by developers and apps with high rate was counted respectively (rate no less than 4):
There were 32 developers have launched more than 1000 apps, of which the largest number of apps up to more than 7 thousand. The following table lists the number of apps launched by the top 10 developers by quantity, and the number of apps with higher rate.
2.Analysis on Search Ads Market
(1)Update and Rate of Apps with Ads Service
According to tracking and monitoring the launching of 11808 apps by AppBi Data, the update of such apps with Search Ads service is showed as follows: 87% of apps have been updated in the last year, accounting for 55% of all apps.
Apps of high rate with Ads service account for 50.9% (Rate≥4), while the number is only 8% of all apps.
(2)Proportion of Apps Categories with Ads Service
Fig. above shows the proportion of various Ads services in apps. According to comparison of all apps [Fig. of Proportion] (#Proportion of Apps Categories), it can be found that the categories ranking changes slightly, suggesting that different types of apps have slight difference in participation degree in terms of Search Ads service.
Proportion of various apps with Ads service is showed respectively as follows. Items of Weather, Photo & Video as well as Navigation account for higher proportion, as 1.7%, 1.3%, and 1.2% respectively.
(3)Ads-Words Distribution
As Fig. above showed, vertical axis presents the number of Ads-words accumulated of apps, while the horizontal axis represents the corresponding number of apps of each group. There are 6156 apps with Ads-words less than 100; with the number of Ads-words increasing, the number of apps would be reduced with slowing rate. This enabled very impressive number of apps with numerous Ads-words---with 88 apps having more than 10000 Ads-words in total. Among them, the top one enjoys Ads impression with over 30000 relevant words. Information of top ten apps are provided hereinafter; 6 of them are games.
(4)Ads-Days Distribution
In Fig. above, the vertical axis presents Ads-days of apps, while the horizontal axis presents the corresponding number of apps of each group. There are 36.7% of apps with Ads-days less than 10 days, while 16.5% of apps are emspanacing Ads service increasingly.
3.Features of Apple Search Ads Market
(1)User Experience
Apple has always committed to user experience. The Search Ads service was launched with a large extent of conservation. According to official statement, one of the important factors in bidding of Ads lies in correlation between searching words and apps, which can prevent users from some Ads with poor relevance thus enhancing user experience. Such initiative spanings click rate and conversion rate about 15% and 60% respectively to Apple in terms of Search Ads, remarking an extraordinary potential.
Meanwhile, AppBi Data has noticed that the algorithm of Apple in relevance still needs to be upgraded. According to relevant test, it is found that some keywords with higher relevance still suffered failure in bidding under proper condition; at the same time, around 40% of keywords matched automatically by Apple suffered lower click rate actually due to poor relevance.
(2)Supported Languages
At present, Apple has launched its Search Ads service only in America, Britain, Australia and New Zealand. According to official statement of Apple, English is the only language available to Ads keywords. However, AppBi Data monitoring has found there were small amount of searching words of other languages being provided with Ads service. It is estimated that Apple is conducting relevant testing for Search Ads service with other languages expanding to global market in the near future.
(3)Attribution API
Attribution analysis on conversion is an important approach to assess the Ads effect. Apple provides relevant API for developers to count click and conversion of Ads, securing convenience for such advertisers. At the same time, Apple has taken much effort to protect users' privacy. Therefore, users can choose to shut down the Ads tracking to invalidate attribution API. How to leverage interests of users and advertisers would be a challenge suffered by Apple.
(1)Apple App Store is still enjoying vitality. According to AppBi Data, Search Ads service boasts great potential.
(2)Search Ads service still needs to be upgraded, especially in traffic allocation algorithm which plays significant role to users and developers.
(3)Apps with Ads service have showed tendency of preliminary polarization. In general, only a small number of developers have been involved in such service. However, some developers have started consecutive and large-scale Search Ads service.
From AppBi's yearly report, it concludes the current situation and advertising data of iOS apps on App Store, and based on the analysis of the current state, the report makes an illustration on Search Ads market. Then it spaniefly lists the features of Apple Search Ads and makes a conclusion.
AppBi provides developers and advertisers with an intelligent Search Ads platform to make advertising even easier and more efficient. More advanced functions are waiting for you.


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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Delusions of adequacy Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Delusions of adequacy Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Turkey View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message The K DogJoined: 27 Feb 2003Posts: 24Location: Paris Posted: Mon May 05, 2003 2:45 pm Post subject: Delusions of adequacy Dear readers, I am wondering if any of you Turkey-experts can lend me a hand: I am seriously considering the possibility of working at the university level in Istanbul and would just like to know if I am qualified and if I have a chance amid all the competition. I am a twenty-nine-year-old American/Irish citizen with an M.Ed in postsecondary TESOL and a BA in English Literature. I know that the university positions can be quite competitive in Turkey, so, I just wanted to know if you think that I have a shot for this coming autumn. I have taught EFL in France, South Korea and I have also taught ESL in the United States, and was just wondering. Your help would be most appreciated. Back to top dmbJoined: 12 Feb 2003Posts: 8397 Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 8:23 am Post subject: It is possible to work in universities with a BA and TEFL certificate. The higher paid universities( Koc and Sabanci) do require MAs though. Back to top lucy kJoined: 06 May 2003Posts: 82Location: istanbul, turkey Posted: Tue May 06, 2003 2:00 pm Post subject: You shouldn't have any problem finding a job at a university with your experience and education. I, along with many other teachers I know here in Istanbul, have similar qualifications and work at universities. But if you want a job for the fall, I suggest that you act soon. I know that some universities (for example, Koç) have already offered contracts for the fall. Koç and Sabanci are the highest paying, and they offer apartments. Isik University also pays okay, but is moving far outside Istanbul next year. Bilgi University is also okay. Good luck! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Turkey All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Hein makes history at state swim meet
EVANSTON – Daniel Hein repeated the word "history" several times after steering the DeKalb-Sycamore co-op boys swimming and diving team to a banner showing at Saturday's IHSA state finals.
That must mean he's fond of the subject at school, right?
"No, I just think it's awesome to be the first to do something," Hein said. "As a team, or as a relay, or an individual. I think that's awesome. Because you always remember the first one who did it. Not like the second or third. That's how I look at it."
The DeKalb-Sycamore co-op undoubtedly views Hein as a pioneer these days on each of the levels he mentioned above. For starters, the sophomore's third-place finish in the 100-yard backstroke at Evanston made him the first athlete in program history to place higher than fourth in an individual event.
Earlier in the day, he won the consolation championship to place seventh in the 100 butterfly (50.60) and was part of the 200 medley relay that opened the meet with a consolation title. Until this weekend, no DeKalb-Sycamore relay had ever qualified for a finals race – championship or consolation.
Are you writing all this down, students? Here's one more thing: It all added up to 33 points and a 12th-place team finish, also the best in program history.
"It's just great to see all the hard work throughout the season pay off, especially at the state meet, and considering last year we didn't do so hot," Hein said. "To come back and redeem ourselves is just a great overall meet."
Hein, who did not qualify for any finals as a freshman, turned in a personal record with his swim of 50.28 in the 100 backstroke.
He gained plenty of momentum in the first race of the day, as the 200 medley relay quartet of Hein (backstroke), Ryan Schultz (breaststroke), Dylan Powers (butterly) and Holden Mackey (freestyle) set the tone in the program's first final.
Relieved of any inner pressure, the relay shaved seven-tenths of a second from the team record it established in Friday's prelims, finishing the consolation finals in 1:35.12, 0.19 seconds ahead of Neuqua Valley.
"We just kind of had a 'nothing to lose' attitude today," DeKalb-Sycamore coach Leah Eames said. "All the guys knew that there were a few areas they could improve upon and they wanted to focus on that and go even faster, and they did."
Hein, Schultz, Powers and Mackey rushed to embrace one another as soon as Mackey climbed out of the pool after finishing the final leg.
A group that grew up competing together for the DeKalb County Swim Team at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA surveyed the surroundings and smiled, knowing how much they had come of age.
"We've evolved from a team to more of a family now," Mackey said.
That camaraderie added to the enjoyment of watching Hein later in the afternoon. Call it an extension of all those workouts together, just with bigger stakes and a larger stage.
"He's the first one in the pool for high school season. Almost every single day, he's the first one in the pool. And he's always the last one out," Mackey said. "He takes full advantage of all the warmup and pushes it all the way through practice. He always gives 100 [percent]. I've never seen Daniel give anything less than his all. Daniel's always had one of the greatest work ethics I've ever seen."
Hein blazed through the 100 backstroke with more than history on his mind.
He had internalized Eames' advice to keep kicking his legs to avoid getting too high in the water, but also was hoping his teammates had delivered on a pre-race favor.
"I told my teammates, I said, 'Guys, bring me my phone. I need to have some fun. I've got to have some fun with the last event. Take a selfie on the blocks [during awards],' " Hein said. "And I think that kind of motivated me to do better. I got third and I was jacked. So happy."
The feeling figures to be mutual around this program for some time.
"It's pretty much all about making history," Hein said.


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An unseasonable outbreak of red tide has scientists worried that migrating manatees may swim into the potentially deadly algae.
TAMPA, Fla. An unseasonable outbreak of red tide has scientists worried that migrating manatees may swim into the potentially deadly algae.
The red tide, which formed in the Gulf of Mexico about 30 miles off Tampa Bay in early January, has moved nearer shore and south. It stretches from north of Anna Maria Isle south to Venice.
Red tide normally occurs from August through September. A winter bloom spells peril for manatees, which start moving out of warm water in rivers and estuaries in late February and early March, said Elsa Haubold, administrator for marine mammal research at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
Haubold said there is a danger of a repeat of 2002 and 2003, when red tide killed 34 and 96 manatees, respectively.
A bloom forming in winter on the southwest coast likely will remain along the manatee migration routes as they move north from the Caloosahatchee River. The animals congregate there during the winter to be near the warm waters around the Florida Power & Light power plant near Fort Myers.
Haubold said the public should look out for manatees that seem to be in distress. Scientists have been able to save every manatee but one effected by red tide that has been reported to the institute.
Although they have no data to support it, scientists are speculating that nutrients flushed into coastal waters by last year's four hurricanes could be responsible for the January red tide, said Cynthia Heil of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.
Red tide is formed when Karenia brevis, a microscopic algae, reproduces at an explosive rate, forming a bloom. Nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen are known to fuel that explosion.
Minor fish kills have been reported from the tide, but there have been no incidents of massive numbers of dead fish being washed up on Gulf beaches, Heil said. A fisherman alerted the institute about the red tide when his bait started dying.
Red tide is known to cause breathing problems in people when the algae's toxic spores become airborne. The effects can be serious for people with breathing problems such as asthma.
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For the artists currently working on the book, this thing called FLIGHT did not exist before they created it. Being a part of the crew is NOT the goal of these artists. They're more concerned with telling good stories and getting better at their craft. None of them need FLIGHT to do this, and neither does anyone else. It's all about good storytelling. If you have compelling work, and someone has seen it, chances are we will find it eventually, and we'll ask you to be on the book. Be patient. Hone your skills.
Also, this book began as a collaborative project among friends who had a mutual respect for each others' previous work. They have all been drawing plenty of material before they began their stories for the book. None of the original crew asked to be on the book. They were all invited, and I have decided that from now on this will continue to be the case.
Please. This puts me in an awkward position. I have stopped answering these requests, since it totally bums me out to send dozens of negative emails out to people, who will most likely see them as rejection letters, which they are not. I sincerely wish I could bring each and every person onto the book, but as we all know, that's not very practical. I do hope that every person who has shown interest in contributing eventually has the sensibility and talent that we're looking for. I've seen people go from producing chicken scratch to some of the most beautiful images ever put to paper, so don't give up... Being intelligent about your future decisions, working incredibly hard, and acquiring great taste can take you quite a long way.
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Wagner College senior Gary Giordano of Princes Bay, Staten Island, a history and education major, has won a James Madison Fellowship to support his graduate studies this fall at Columbia University's Teachers College.
Giordano has been doing his student teaching this year with 4th and 5th graders at Staten Island's Petrides School.
"I had been thinking about pursuing a graduate program in public policy," Giordano said, "but after the death of Nelson Mandela in December, I taught a few lessons about his life, and they went very well. I liked it, and I seemed to have a natural facility for it, and it made me think about a different path."
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level.
"Geoffrey Hempill, director of the Center for Academic and Career Engagement, had a flyer for the Madison Fellowship posted outside his office for the longest time," Giordano said. "I had been walking by it for months. Then, one day, I finally decided to stop in and ask him about it."
The Madison Fellowship is highly competitive, with only one grant awarded per state each year. Giordano is New York State's 2014 fellowship winner.
"In June, I will go down to D.C. to spend a month at Georgetown University with the other Madison Fellowship winners studying the U.S. Constitution," Giordano said.
Gary Giordano has been a campus leader throughout his college career, and his service contributions have earned him two highly competitive awards.
As a freshman senator in the Student Government Association, Giordano won the Leader On The Horizon Award, given to recognize a student who shows promise as a leader on campus.
Giordano also won Wagner College's Vincent Monterosso '63 Memorial Scholarship, given "in recognition of a … strong commitment to public service."
He has continued to serve in the SGA throughout his college career.
After Hurricane Sandy struck Staten Island, Giordano helped mobilize student volunteers for a relief effort that became known as Wagner Cares, which he led as president.
Gary Giordano has also been a standout scholar in both his major departments.
In 2013, Giordano was singled out for recognition by the Education Department with its "5 Cs" Award, which is given to the education major who best personifies "care for others, curiosity, competence, commitment and community orientation."
"In addition, his intellectual development over 4 years as a history major has been significant," wrote History Department chair Lori Weintrob in her nominating letter for the James Madison Fellowship. "In my film course, he wrote about the intersection of culture and politics in 1920s Germany in a paper on 'Fritz Lang's "Metropolis": Science Fiction in Weimar Germany.' In other courses he has written papers on ambitious topics in New York City history, the Tiananmen Square protests and the Patriot Act. His interest in understanding democracy and how it functions and malfunctions is very strong. His senior thesis examined the evolution of the American liberal arts college and its mission of democratic education in the face of expanded roles for women, immigrants and minorities."
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 to encourage outstanding current and future secondary school teachers of American history, American government and social studies in grades 7 through 12 to undertake graduate study of the roots, framing, principles and development of the Constitution of the United States. The Foundation thus permanently commemorates the bicentennial of the Constitution and honors James Madison, fourth President of the United States and generally acknowledged "Father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights." For more information, visit the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation website.


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Bread with potato filling makes a mouthwatering snack. This is a perfect snack with afternoon tea or served as an appetizer. Bread Potato Rolls are crunchy outside, spicy and soft inside. Easy to prepare Makes 8 Bread Rolls.
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4 bread slices, (bread should be firm)
2 medium size potatoes boiled peeled and mashed (this will make about 1-1/4 cup mashed potatoe)
1/4 cup green peas, boiled
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon mango powder (amchoor)
1 tablespoon Cilantro (hara dhania), finely chopped
1 green chili (hari mirch) minced; adjust to taste
1 teaspoon ginger (adrak),finely chopped
Oil to fry
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Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the cumin seed. When the cumin seed starts to crack, add green peas, green chili, and ginger, and stir for a few seconds.
Add the potatoes and all the spices (chili powder, mango powder, salt, cilantro) and stir-fry for a minute. Turn off the heat.
Taste the mixture; it should be a little spicier than you like, as it will taste milder inside the bread. Set aside
Trim the edges of the bread slices and cut them into two pieces. Set aside.
Roll 1½ tablespoons of the mixture at a time into an oval shape. Make twelve rolls. (The size of the potato rolls will depend on the size of the bread).
Fill a small bowl with water to wet the bread. Dip one side of a slice of the bread lightly in the water. Place the slice between your palms and press, squeezing out the excess water. This makes the bread moist.
Place the filling in the center of this bread and mold the bread to completely cover it all around, giving an oval shape. Repeat to make all the rolls. Before frying, let them sit for about five minutes. (This will evaporate some of the water from the bread so that it absorbs less oil while frying; also making the bread rolls crisper).
Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium high heat. Drop the rolls slowly into it, taking care not to overlap them.
Fry the bread rolls until they are golden brown, turning occasionally. This should take about two to three minutes. Take them out over a paper towel.
Serve them hot with hari cilantro chutney and tamarind sweet and sour chutney.
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With three World titles to his name, when Fabien announced his retirement last year it brought to an end a career that has been enjoyed by many and an inspiration to riders all over the World.
Fabien recently got together with the guys at MTBcut to put together this amazing short film documenting his career and in particular his World Championship victories. The film follows Fabien from an early age right through to his retirement in 2011 and features some of the most prominent names in the sport such as Steve Peat, Nico Vouilloz and Tracy Moseley. It looks at the highs and lows of racing and perhaps more interestingly the unique drive, professionalism and focus that Fabien brought to the DH scene – something that has paved the way for the sport that we all know and love today.
"Stu Thomson from MTBcut came to me with this project and idea. To be honest, I wasn't sure about revisiting the past, as I always try to look forward. I must say however that it is a great opportunity to promote the stories, experience and message of many year of racing – there is all my emotion in this movie as I share my experiences. Doing it all made me realize that racing is a great school for life. I know what I was, I know what I could have been and know what I am, racing built my heart for ever! I would like to thanks Stu for his great work and friendship, my family for their support and all the people who have been involved in the film: Nico Vouilloz, Steve Peat, Tracy Moseley, Steve Jones, Chris Porter, John Gibson, and Dan Jarvis. " – Fabien Barel


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Souter Lighthouse and The Leas - National Trust
Opened in 1871 Souter remains an iconic beacon. Hooped in red and white and standing proud on the coastline midway between the Tyne and the Wear. Souter is a special place all year round and was the first lighthouse in the world designed and built to be powered by electricity.
To the north The Leas is a two and a half mile stretch of magnesian limestone cliffs, wave-cut foreshore and coastal grassland. The cliffs and rock stacks of Marsden Bay are home to nesting Kittiwakes, Fulmar, Cormorants, Shags and Guillemots. South of the lighthouse is Whitburn Coastal Park and Nature Reserve – reclaimed colliery land, now a haven for wildlife.
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It will come as a surprise to some that the New England Revolution have more players than any MLS club among the Team of the Week selections for Week 23. After all, the team is tied for last place in the East with 23 points and is coming off two draws last week in which they conceded equalizers at the very end. But the performances by Matt Reis, Benny Feilhaber and Milton Caraglio were compelling.
Caraglio wasn't the only DP celebrated in the weekly Best XI, which also features Portland's big money midfielder Diego Chara. Timbers rivals the Seattle Sounders are recognized for their defense, Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell for his offense and Sporting KC's Graham Zusi for a showing that also earned him Player of the Week honors.
GK: Matt Reis (New England Revolution) — The red card notwithstanding, he put up the single best performance by a goalkeeper during the week against Houston.
DF: Jhon Kennedy Hurtado (Seattle Sounders) — Whatever FC Dallas sent his way — and they put forth a major offensive — he sent it right back at them.
DF: Julius James (Columbus Crew) — A second straight Team of the Week showing by the Trinidadian, who has played at a level equal to stalwart Chad Marshall. And people wonder why the Crew are in first place?
DF: Bobby Boswell (Houston Dynamo) — He wasn't too shabby on the defensive end, but a goal in two different matches put him over the top.
DF: Leo González (Seattle Sounders) — Seattle manager Sigi Schmid devised a plan to contain FC Dallas wingers Brek Shea and Marvin Chávez. González was a big reason that plan worked. Chávez was a non-factor.
MF: Diego Chara (Portland Timbers) — The Colombian was more active in attack than at any time in recent memory and it produced great results vs. Vancouver. That's exactly what fans expect from a DP. First Team of the Week mention for him.
MF: Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City) — Slowly becoming the most influential player for Sporting, he pulled the strings for his team with great authority and personality as they secured two wins and second place in the East. The USMNT is only a matter of time.
MF: Benny Feilhaber (New England Revolution) — The Revolution could have had two victories this past week against playoff teams if not for last-minute goals. Feilhaber marshaled the resurgence, covering the entire field in both matches.
MF: Brad Davis (Houston Dynamo) — When the left-footed David Beckham takes over a match, there is little the opposition can do. He single-handedly shifted the momentum for Houston in the dramatic 3-2 win over RSL.
FW: Milton Caraglio (New England Revolution) — Starting to shed question marks about his injury history with two well-taken goals against New York.
FW: Dane Richards (NewYork Red Bulls) — Similar to what happened last year, the Jamaican is showcasing his best soccer post-All-Star Game. He saved the Red Bulls from embarrassment at Gillette Stadium, earning a second straight nod to the Team of the Week.
Manager: Peter Vermes (Sporting Kansas City) — His team has come a long way and, by earning a maximum six points from two matches this week, Sporting are now making a run at the Eastern title. Vermes has handed the reins of his side to Zusi and he has also set the tone for his team's aggressive starts by surprisingly fielding all of his potent attacking arsenal in the 1-0 win over D.C. United.
Honorable Mentions: Darrius Barnes (New England Revolution), Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Geoff Cameron (Houston Dynamo), Fabián Espíndola (Real Salt Lake), Dan Gargan (Chicago Fire), Luis Gil (Real Salt Lake), Omar Gonzalez (LA Galaxy), William Hesmer (Columbus Crew), Dejan Jakovic (D.C. United), Jack Jewsbury (Portland Timbers), Nick LaBrocca (Chivas USA), Chad Marshall (Columbus Crew), Jimmy Nielsen (Sporting Kansas City), Jeff Parke (Seattle Sounders), Jorge Perlaza (Portland Timbers), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew), Zach Scott (Seattle Sounders), Seth Sinovic (Sporting Kansas City), Ricardo Villar (FC Dallas)


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Honoring God's Covenant
We will look more at church discipline in the days ahead. As we close our study today, let us be reminded that coming into the Lord's presence without repentance is dangerous indeed. It is particularly risky when we claim to ...Read More
True Food and Drink
Although Christ is not advocating the view of transubstantiation, He is saying something true when He refers to His body as our bread and His blood as our drink. As noted in Calvin's comments above, there is a real spiritual ...Read More
Speaking Sacramentally
Speaking sacramentally, we refer to the bread as the body of Christ and the wine as His blood in order to proclaim that He is truly present when we sit at His table. Ours is a supernatural faith, and we ...Read More
The Whole Christ
Question and answer 168 of the Westminster Larger Catechism expand upon the benefits we receive by the Spirit in the Lord's Supper. We are enabled to renew our thankfulness to God for all that He has done for us. We ...Read More
A Stronger Union
We are not advocating the Roman Catholic view of transubstantiation or the Lutheran view of consubstantiation when we affirm the true presence of Christ in the Lord's Supper. As we will see, we simply mean that we meet with the ...Read More
The Bread of Life
At our conversion, we make a decisive break with sin and come into the safety of Christ's fold. Still, there is a sense in which we must continue to come to Him every moment of our lives. As we actively ...Read More
Means of Grace
The sacraments are mysteries in that we cannot explain fully what God accomplishes through them. We do know, however, that they are more than memorial observations. They become effectual means of grace to those with faith by the working of ...Read More
A Gift to Unworthy Servants
The abundance of God's grace is seen not only in that He declares sinners righteous through faith in Christ alone but also in that He rewards His justified children for their obedience, imperfect as it is. We do not become ...Read More
The Struggle With Sin
How is your personal walk with the Lord? Have you become calloused to the evils of sin manifest in you own life? Have you forgotten to spend time with Him? It is as we love Him more and more that ...Read More
United to Christ and His Body
In the comments Calvin made on today's passage, the great Reformer noted the importance of maintaining our union with Christ with "the utmost chastity and fidelity." We must not cheat on our husband, the Lord Jesus Christ, by following after ...Read More


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This year's agenda places Edition 2 at the heart of discussions. Whether you are applying IEC 61850 within legacy or new substations or more extensively across the wider smart grid, you must prepare for the implications of a multi-edition multi-vendor environment on your IEC 61850 engineering, testing, operations and maintenance procedures.
DNV GL's Bas Mulder will present on how to improve multi-vendor IEC 61850 engineering? In a multi-vendor substation automation solution engineering tools are required to configure the IEC 61850 system. Conformance testing of SCL engineering tools improves the overall engineering quality & proves correct exchange of SCL files between different vendors.
DNV GL Live Demo Lab
During this interactive meeting, we will present you with the latest version of UniGrid, the recently released next generation Substation Automation Verification Software. With this self-service conformance testing suite we enable rapid in-house IEC 61850 verification, saving you time and money, and allowing you to prepare for the official conformance testing at the IEC 61850 Level A lab in DNV GL.
During this demonstration our experts will show you how to setup and start a conformance test and how to work with their user-friendly but extremely powerful script engine.
Besides the UniGrid test suite you may also be interested in our Substation configuration language (SCL) testing service and our PRP & HSR functional and performance test offering for next generation Ethernet switches and substation automation IEDs.With SCL we provide you with test procedures for substation engineering and device configuration tools to comply with edition 2 of IEC 61850 for open communication and interoperability with other vendors. IEC 62439 PRP & HSR functional and performance testing for Ethernet switches and IEDs enables utilities to select high performing network components for seamless failover in your substation network. There will plenty of time for questions, customized demonstrations and discussion. Request your 1:1 demonstration by emailing email@example.com in advance of the conference, as there are a limited number of places available.
DNV GL & 61850 (ed 2)
DNV GL's independent testing and verification services help you prove the quality and interoperability of your IEC 61850 devices and implementations. As part of a broad portfolio of data communication protocol services, DNV GL offers independent IEC 61850 verification and conformance testing. Through years of participation in international user and standardisation groups, (such as UCAIUG and IEC) we have gained a deep understanding of the standard. DNV GL was the first accredited company in the world to provide IEC 61850 Edition 2 client UCA certification service to ensure interoperability between smart grids systems. Continue reading >>
We at DNV GL are looking forward to the chance to meet you at IEC 61850 Europe 2016. We have a small stand where are experts are available to you and are more than happy to answer any of your questions. So, please put the date in your agenda: 19-20 October. In the meantime, follow us on LinkedIn for the latest energy news.


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Fast Publication in Aquatic Science
Elsevier aims to offer you the fastest possible speed of publication, without compromising on the quality of our peer-review process. This is a promise the editorial and publishing teams work hard to keep.
Current review and production time averages for our Aquatic Science journals* are highlighted below:
Information on timeframe and definitions.
Every year we aim to improve the publication speed. It's just one of the many reasons you should submit your research to one of Elsevier's Aquatic Science journals.
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Cable Laws and Regulatory Links
North Carolina Laws
Cable Theft
- Theft of cable television service
- North Carolina Metals Theft Law
- Damage to Cable Plant
Cable Franchises
- North Carolina Video Service Competition Act (PDF)
- State Franchise for Cable Television Service
Emergency Telephone Service; 911
- Bill Establishing 911 Board.
Level Playing Field Law
- North Carolina Level Playing Field Law
Pole Attachments
- North Carolina Law – cities and co-ops
- North Carolina 'No Call' Law
- Unsolicited Facsimiles
- North Carolina Identity Theft Protection Act
- General Authority of Cities
- Access to Dedicated Public Right-of-Way
- Gross Receipts Tax on Cable & Satellite Service
Underground Utilities
- Underground Utility Safety and Damage Prevention Act
Court Decisions
BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc. v. City of Laurinburg
(NC Court of Appeals - January 2005)
DirecTV and Echostar v. State of North Carolina
(NC Court of Appeals - August 2006)
DirecTV and Echostar v. Tolson
(E.D.N.C. - February 2007)
Madison Cablevision, Inc. v. City of Morganton
(NC Supreme Court - December 1989)
National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Gulf Power
Regulatory Links
North Carolina Secretary of State
(forms, fees, rules, and list of State-issued franchises)
North Carolina Utilities Commission
Federal Communications Commissions
FCC Regulations and Decisions
FCC Cable Rules
Order on Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies
(November 2002)
Cable Modem Declaratory Ruling and NPRM
(March 2002)
Order in Georgia Power Case
(pole attachments - August 2003)
Vonage Order
(VOIP regulatory status - November 2004)
Time Warner Cable Declaratory Ruling
(Digital Phone interconnection rights - March 2007)
Order Preempting N.C. Rural Electrification Authority


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North Carolina Writers' Network Fall Conference 2007
Friday November 16 through Sunday November 18
The Hawthorne Inn, Winston-Salem, NC
Featuring 3 Master Classes, More than 30 Classes and Workshops, Critiquing Service, Manuscript Mart, Brand New Speed Pitching Service, Faculty Readings, and Exhibits.
Conference Fees
|Early registration:
|On-site registration as a walk-in:
Important Dates
|October 16 at midnight
|Deadline to reserve hotel rooms at low conference rate
|November 7
|Deadline for Conference Registration (5pm by phone or mail; midnight if registering online) -- Including Speed Pitching
|October 24
|Postmark Deadline for signing up for Master Class (See guidelines)
|October 24
|Postmark Deadline for Manuscript Mart submissions (See guidelines)
|October 24
|Postmark Deadline for Critique Service submissions (See guidelines)
|November 16-17
|Walk-in Registration available on site ($375, meals not included)
|November 16-18
|Conference in Session
|Friday, November 16
|5:00 - 8:00pm
|Registration, Bookseller and Conference Marketplace open
|5:30 - 7:30pm
|Reception ($35 fee, due by November 7)
|7:30 - 8:30pm
|Dinner on Your Own
|9:00 - 10:00pm
|Keynote: Jill McCorkle (Booksigning to follow)
|Saturday, November 17
|8:00 - 9:00am
Coffee with an Author: Carole Boston Weatherford (Booksigning to follow)
|9:00am - 10:00pm
|Bookseller and Conference Marketplace open
|9:00am - 12:30pm
|Manuscript Mart and Critique Service (by prior appointment only)
|9:00 - 10:30am
|Session I Classes
|11:00am - 12:30pm
|Session II Classes
|12:45 - 2:00pm
Speaker: Nathan Ross Freeman
|2:30 - 4:30pm
|Master Classes (prior approval required)
|2:30 - 4:00pm
|Session III Classes
|4:30 - 5:30pm
|Speed Pitching (by prior appointment only)
|4:30 - 6:30pm
|Faculty Readings
|7:00 - 9:00pm
Speaker: Robert Morgan (Booksigning to follow)
|9:30 - 10:30pm
|Conferee Open Mic
|Sunday, November 18
|8:00am - 9:00am
|Coffee with an Author: John Hart and Louise Hawes (Booksignings to follow)
|9:00am - 12:00pm
|Bookseller and Conference Marketplace open
|9:00am - 12:30pm
|Manuscript Mart and Critique Service (by prior appointment only)
|9:00 - 10:30am
|Session IV Classes
|11:00am - 12:30pm
|Session V Classes
|12:45 - 1:00pm
|Closing Remarks and Raffle
Refunds and Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing and arrive at the Network by 5 pm on November 1, 2007, for you to receive a refund of the registration fee, less $150. No-shows or cancellations after November 1 are nonrefundable.
Manuscript Mart, Critique Service, Speed Pitching, and Master Class fees are not refundable if you cancel. However, if we are not able to find a place for you in the Manuscript Mart, Critique Service, or Speed Pitching, we will return your check(s) for related extra charge(s). (Master Class application fees are nonrefundable, as they are administrative charges.)
Send all refund requests to NC Writers' Network Refund, PO Box 954, Carrboro, NC 27510.


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Second suspect charged in Lone Star College shooting
A second suspect has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault in the shooting at Lone Star College.
His name has not been released because he is not in custody, officials said Thursday morning.
Authorities charged the first suspect, Carlton Berry, 22, with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the Tuesday afternoon shooting at the North Harris campus of Lone Star College.
During a news conference, Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia said investigators have gathered information leading them to believe a second person may be involved in the incident. He also added that authorities are still searching for the pistol they believe was used in the shooting.
Garcia said at least 10 shots were fired during an argument between Berry, who investigators found had a Lone Star Student ID card, and 25-year-old Jody Neal.
Neal, who is taking GED classes at the school, and a bystander, Bobby Cliburn, a maintenance worker at the college, were both shot about 12:20 p.m. outside the library at the campus, 700 W. W. Thorne.
Garcia said Neal was not being charged in the shooting at this time, and investigators are trying to determine what sparked the argument between the men.
"Why it ended up the way it did, it was just stupidity," he said. "No argument should result in someone pulling a firearm. No argument. And so, I don't care what it was about, it did not need to happen the way it did."
Cliburn, believed to be shot in the leg, and Neal, shot in the abdomen and leg, were both taken to hospitals and expected to recover.
Kept under guard
Berry also was wounded. Initial reports indicated he accidentally shot himself in the hip, although Garcia said that had not yet been confirmed.
He said authorities located Berry on campus and took him to a hospital, where he was being kept under guard until his transfer to the Harris County Jail.
A fourth person was also taken to a hospital during the incident.
A 23-year-old woman, who spoke to the Houston Chronicle and did not want to be identified, said she was in a classroom when another student came in and said a shooting was happening.
She said she was an Army veteran who was stationed at Fort Hood during the 2009 shooting rampage where 13 people were killed and more than two dozen injured.
Gunfire erupting outside her campus stirred up painful memories.
"It just made me very nervous and anxious and my blood pressure went up," she said. Paramedics took her to a hospital. She said doctors are trying to determine whether she suffered a stroke.
Scores of witnesses
At least eight investigators are working on the case and have interviewed more than 100 witnesses so far, Garcia said.
Steve Head, president of Lone Star College-North Harris, said students were jittery from the shooting when classes resumed Wednesday and that the school offered forums to help them as well as faculty understand the steps to take during a shooting situation on campus.
The school had submitted a state-required safety and security plan.
"Students are concerned but we are trying to emphasize to them that this is an isolated incident," Head said, adding that Tuesday's shooting was the first in the Lone Star College's 40-year-history.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office Homicide Unit at 713-967-5810 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.


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UPDATE: Saturday, January 26, 2009. On that first, "raised taxes" whisper, if you turn your volume up really loud, you can hear what sounds like more of that whisper, continuing as Romney begins to speak. Sounds like the full whisper is "raised taxes, I'm not." The "I'm not" part of the whisper comes as Romney begins to speak, so it is not as easy to hear. If the whisper is in fact saying "raised taxes ... I'm not" then that cuts against the notion that it was someone whispering to Russert to help him finish his question - that would not make sense.
In MSNBC Florida debates, when Romney is asked a question about Ronald Reagan - "will you do for social security what Ronald Reagan did in 1983"- you can hear a voice whisper "raised taxes" and then Romney says "I'm not going to raise taxes, what I'm going to do ..."
Watch this video, and listen for the clearly audible whispering voice, telling Romney what to say:
While the above clip replays the "raised taxes" whisper several times, below is a version that plays more of the exchange between Romney and Russert, and it is all the more clear that Romney's entire answer revolves around the catch term "raise taxes," as in "I'm not going to raise taxes, " while Russert uses different language:
Some have speculated that the whisper is a prompt for Russert to add on the rest of the question, "raised taxes," to what Russert said about Reagan, but listen to how incredibly fast the whisper comes after Russert finishes his sentence. Seems mighty fast to have been someone trying to get Russert to finish the question - how does the whisperer know that Russert is done? It sounds much more like a prompt for Mitt.
[Added Saturday January 26, 2008] Additionally, if you turn your volume up really loud, you can hear what sounds like more of that "raised taxes" whisper, continuing as Romney begins to speak. Sounds like the full whisper is actually "raised taxes, I'm not." The "I'm not" part of the whisper is not as loud as the "raised taxes" part, and comes as Romney begins to speak, so it is not as easy to hear. If the whisper is in fact saying "raised taxes ... I'm not" then that cuts against the notion that it was someone whispering to Russert to help him finish his question - that would not make sense. It makes far more sense that it was meant for Romney, and Romney alone.
And now, an additional whisper has been discovered, this time when Romney is responding to Huckabee's question about why Romney supported and signed an "assault weapons" bill while Governor of Massachusetts and said he supported the federal assault weapons ban, and would have signed it's renewal, just as Bush would have (damn good question, by the way). Right in the middle of Romney's response, you can hear someone whisper what sounds like "support."
Here is the clip. Listen very carefully:
Did you hear that? The word "support" is whispered. Is that a prompt to Romney, picked up by his microphone, or is it another microphone picking up someone in the audience, or one of the moderators, as has been asserted by some people in response to the first whisper? Sounds to me like it is a yet another prompt to Romney. The whisper says support, and then Romney says support.
His defenders are decrying all of this as conspiracy theory, and dismiss it as nonsense, saying that it was someone else talking and not talking to Romney. I might have bought that for one whisper, but two? And both related directly to his answer? Come on! This is getting ridiculous.
And what is so outlandish about suspecting that one of the tools up on that stage is wired? Everyone up there (except for Ron Paul, who is his own man and thinks for himself during debates) has handlers telling them what to do and say at every turn. Why would it be such a shock if that was not just happening before the debate, but during the debate? Those men are nothing but mouthpieces anyway. But "they" don't want you to know that!
That the Romney doll puppet is thinking and speaking on his own is all part of the grand illusion, and it just spoils all the fun whenever you see the strings, the bulge in some puppet's back, or hear the whispered answer.
What a shame! It was such a realistic, convincing puppet show! The McCain doll, the Giuliani doll (which comes with a prom dress), the Huckster preacher doll -they almost looked real! That was amazing!
Politicians have long been called puppets, but most folks took that as a metaphor, not a literal description. Oh, we many, we happy many, we band of suckers, to live in such an age, when puppets walk the earth, talking, blinking their eyes, smiling, and turning their empty plastic heads just like real boys!
Stewart Rhodes
An anonymous poster has accused me of insulting LDS church members by supposedly assuming that they "follow the leaders of the church like sheep."
So, I want to make a couple of things clear. First, I do not think LDS are mere sheep, who will follow whatever the church says. As another commenter pointed out (correcting my error), the Mormon church has issued a statement declaring its neutrality, so there is no command from the church for members to follow, even if they were so inclined. Even before I was clear on that, I knew not all Mormons support Romney.
There are many members who do not support Romney. I am a member of the LDS church myself, though I no longer attend, and I do not support Romney. I support Ron Paul. Further, I know a considerable number of very devout LDS who do not support Romney. Instead, they also support Ron Paul. They consider Romney a wolf in sheep's clothing sent to fool the church.
Watch this video to hear the thoughts on one very strong member of the LDS church, Joel Skousen, speaking to other church members, on why he does not support Romney and supports Ron Paul, and why:
LDS who who do not support Romney are very disappointed in how many LDS do support Romney, despite the fact that he is a big government fake conservative who has supported gun control, socialized medicine, and a host of other very non-conservative positions, and will continue the destruction of our Republic.
Those LDS who support Romney can point to nothing about Romney that would convince me that Romney will be any different than the big government, pro gun control Bush. As Mitt admitted in the debate, he signed a state version of the "assault weapons ban" and would have signed a federal version, just like Bush would have! So, Romney is as at least as soft on gun rights as Bush, and likely even worse! In fact, I see nothing in Romney that tells me he will be any better a defender of the Republic than Harry Reid has been.
One of the things I like most about LDS members is they tend to be staunch constitutionalists, and to have a real reverence for our Constitution and the Bill of Rights. As such, it is all the more sad to see so many LDS not support Ron Paul, a man who is beyond a doubt the staunchest, most strict construction constitutionalist since Jefferson. Why do they forsake such a man of principle and devotion to the Constitution?
Part of the answer may be that like other conservatives, they have adopted the Bush Administration, standard GOP establishment views on the war in Iraq and the "war on terrorism" and just cannot see past their disagreement with Ron Paul on those issues. While I think such LDS are making a grave mistake in doing so, at least that is a reason based on a difference in sincere opinion on what is best for the nation (though still not adhering to the Constitution, in my opinion).
But the tremendous number of LDS who turned out for Romney in Nevada last week, along with what I have heard first hand from LDS members, tells me that foreign policy is not the reason for the support of Romney rather than Paul. For most of those who support Romney, it is simply because he is a member of the church and, for such people, that is all they seem to want to consider. What other reason could there be for the overwhelming numbers for Romney?
Thus, if Romney were not LDS, I think it very likely that Ron Paul would have won Nevada, and likely also Utah. Sadly, in a time when our Constitution is truly hanging by a thread, most LDS are ignoring a man who could throw it a lifeline and instead support a smiling fake conservative with a pair of scissors hidden behind his back.


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Walled-up area: 3,039sf Built-up area: 4,342sf
Naim Land Sdn. Bhd. (Miri Sales Office)
Lot 223 – 226, First Floor, Permy Mall,
Bandar Baru Permyjaya 98000 Miri, Sarawak
Tel: +6085 – 491000, Fax: +6085 – 491958, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Ground Floor Plan
First Floor Plan
River Villa - Oct 2016
Congratulations on your decision to be property owner! Be it owning a home or commercial property, this is an important step and at Naim, we shall endeavour to assist you to own a property of your dreams. We look forward to welcoming you to the Naim family!
To state your interest in owning a property, you are advised to register online at www.naim.com.my or visit any of our sales offices to obtain a copy of the Registration of Interest form from our sales personnel. You are able to proceed with the Registration of Interest before the property is launched.
For those who have registered their interest, they will be invited to our sales office to select their units prior to the property launch. Selection of units will be on first-come-first-serve basis.
Once you have information about the unit you would like to purchase, it is advisable to consult the financing houses such as banks or even EPF for a preliminary assessment as to whether you are able to obtain financing for the unit.
Once you have made your selection, you will be issued with a Letter of Offer. The letter will contain information of the property which you intend to purchase. To accept the offer, you are required to pay an initial down payment of ( %).
You are required to execute the SPA at our appointed solicitor's office upon settlement of the ( %) down payment within 14 days from the date of confirmation of sale.
You are advised to apply for a loan upon confirmation of sales. For those who are EPF members and would like to make withdrawals from your EPF account, you will need to obtain the EPF Withdrawal Form from the nearest EPF office of download the form from the EPF website at http://www.kwsp.gov.my
At Naim, we have appointed a panel of bankers to assist you with loan applications. However, you have the option to choose any bank/finance house to finance your purchase. Generally, the documents required to apply for a loan are:
The bank/finance house will release payments to us progressively in accordance with the 3rd Schedule in the SPA upon receipt of our invoice.
If you are a civil servant, the requirements for a housing loan are laid out in www.treasury.com.my. You are advised to study the requirements carefully.
To qualify, you need to be an EPF member.
Your entitlement would be 30% of balance available in you EPF Account II or the difference between the purchase price and loan amount (whichever is lower).
(the original SPA, letter of loan approval from your end-financier and IC would need to be sighted by the EPF officers)
Generally, the payment will be released directly to the member within a period of 3 to 4 weeks from the date of submission. You can refer to EPF's website at www.kwsp.gov.my for more information.
The initial down payment as stated in our letter of offer needs to be paid upon execution of the SPA.
As stipulated in the SPA and the relevant laws, a late payment charge of 10% per annum will be levied on any overdue payment.
To avoid LPC:
This involves periodic invoices issued by us as and when the relevant construction stage in the 3rd Schedule of the SPA or the Government Schedule is completed as certified by the architect.
The payment period is ( days) from the date of the receipt of invoice.
Invoices are forwarded directly to the bank/finance house/treasury (whichever applies), to enable you to liaise with them for prompt payment release.
We strongly advise for payment to be made by crossed cheques, bank draft, money order or bank transfer. If possible, avoid cash payments (except for the settlement of miscellaneous charges during the handing over of vacant possession).
This is subject to the following:
As a purchaser, you are entitled to various rights in accordance with the SPA. The Sarawak Ministry of Housing is the authority sanctioned by the State Government to ensure that your rights as purchasers (for residential property only) are protected by controlling and regulating housing development in the State of Sarawak. The laws which protects your rights as a purchaser are:
Housing Developer's (Control & Licensing) Ordinance 1993
Tribunal for Housing Purchaser Claims
If the property is for commercial purposes, your rights and the developer's obligations are stipulated in the SPA.
1) When can I collect my house key?
Upon completion of your unit, a Letter of Handing Over of Vacant Possession will be conveyed, notifying you to take vacant possession. You are given 14 days from the date of receipt of the letter to settle all outstanding bills (such as those under progressive payments and inclusive of other charges) before making the appointment to collect the house keys from our Customer Service Unit (CSU). The appointment date and time is subject to availability, on a first-come-first serve basis.
Before keys can be collected, there would be a joint inspection organised, to inspect your house, the details of which are provided in the following paragraphs.
2) What is joint inspection? Can I collect the key without doing the joint inspection?
You are advised to carry out a joint inspection during the key collection. A joint inspection between your goodself and our CSU personnel is intended to ensure that all specifications as per the Sale and Purchase Agreement are provided and to identify any defects or feedbacks. Your complaints and feedbacks should be in writing and will be attended throughout the defects liability period.
3) Can my relatives or friends collect the key on my behalf?
Yes. You can authorise them to collect the key on your behalf by providing a Letter of Authorisation to us prior to the key collection date. On the key collection day, the authorised person(s) will need to bring along the original copy of the said Letter of Authorisation and his/her/their IC for verification.
4) What is the procedure for key collection?
The keys can be collected at our CSU. We will also provide you with other information such as the Homeowners' Manual and Utilities Forms to assist you.
5) Can I pay my outstanding bills and collect the keys later than 14 days from the date of receipt of Letter of Handing Over of Vacant Possession?
Yes, you can pay the outstanding bills and collect the keys later than 14 days from the date of receipt of letter of Handing Over of Vacant Possession subject to a notification to our CSU
1) How long is the Defects Liability Period (DLP)?
12 months+12 months from the date of notice to take possession for residential and commercial properties.
2) What is the extent of developer's liability during DLP?
The items covered by the developer include reasonable defects arising from workmanship or any alleged (structural and constructional) defects which can be improved within reasonable expectations.
However, the developer will not be liable for defects arising from wear and tear, negligence of your own contractor(s) or your neighbours' renovation works. As such, it is important to carry out the joint inspection so that such defects (if any) can be identified.
3) How long does it take to complete the rectification works?
Once the issues brought up to our CSU have been verified as valid, our CSU will communicate with our Project Team, which will instruct our contractor to proceed with the rectification works.
Generally, our CSU will allow for 14 days for the Project Team to rectify the defects. However, the duration needed to complete the said works depends very much on the extent of works required. Should a longer rectification period be required, our CSU will update you on the measures to be taken and the revised completion schedules.
Once the certified defect is rectified, our CSU will again conduct a joint inspection with the owner to acknowledge and sign off the completed works.
1) Have all the switches, power points, telephone points been provided and tested?
Yes, all have been provided according to the specifications in the Sale and Purchase Agreement. They have also been tested and are in compliance with the relevant regulations.
2) When do I need to apply for my water, electrical and telecom accounts?
Our CSU will assist you to apply for electricity and water connections prior to the handing over of your unit. As for the telecommunication connection, you would need to do the application.
3) When will my application for utilities be approved?
The approval of application is dependent on the relevant authorities. Generally, the applications would be approved prior to issuance of the Occupation Permit for your unit.
1) When can I start to renovate my unit?
You can start renovations after the handing over of keys.
2) Can I make additions / alterations to my house?
Yes, but you will need to seek approval from the local council for all internal and external renovations before commencement of any works.
3) Can I make changes such as installing grilles for my windows/doors, change colour of my external walls?
Generally, for a landed property, you are able to make such changes according to your preference, after the handing over of keys. However, for strata title properties, you may need to seek to approval of the Management Corporation, which is the managing body of that strata property before changes can be implemented – this is to ensure consistency in concept of the building facade.
4) Can I knock down the internal wall?
Yes, only non-load bearing walls can be demolished.
5) Will I be given the necessary house plans, in case I want to do renovations in future?
You are advised to forward a written request to us in the event that you require the plans and we shall endeavour to assist you.
1) Where can I pay the quit rent (Cukai Tanah) and how often do I have to pay in a year?
You may pay your quit rent at the Land and Survey office or via various online payment facilities and you will be charged once a year.
2) Where can I pay the assessment fees (Cukai Pintu) and how often do I have to pay in a year?
You may pay your assessment fees at the local council office or via various online banking facilities and you will need to pay twice a year.
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"The new phase of independent labels, in which for the first time the musicians themselves took a major role in ownership and management, seems to have gathered momentum at the turn of the decade (of the shortlived 1940s companies, only Mezz Mezzrow's King Jazz and bassist Al Hall's Wax labels came into this category). With the major companies' interest in jazz at a new low after the second A.P.M. strike, first Dave Brubeck had helped start the Fantasy label in 1950, then in 1951 Dizzy Gillespie (Dee Gee) and Lennie Tristano (Jazz Records) had created their own outlets, as did Woody Herman (Mars) around the same time that Debut was founded. Also, despite still being contracted to Columbia, Duke Ellington had in 1950 formed the Mercer label to record small-group tracks which would not tempt the major companies, and he it was too who a decade earlier had set the precedent of an independent publishing company (Tempo Music) for his less commercial compositions."
- Brian Priestley, Mingus: A Critical Biography
Aside from functioning as a platform to share the pleasure of my interest in Jazz and its makers, this blog also serves as a catalyst to search out aspects of the music that have been largely unfamiliar to me in my pre-blog days.
A case in point is Debut Records which like so many other small, record companies had ceased to operate before I developed an awareness of what a rich source these short-lived "boutique" labels were for important recorded Jazz, especially in terms of the work of underrepresented artists.
By the time I got hip to it, recorded Jazz was largely the business of big labels such as Columbia, RCA and Decca and labels that specialized in the music such as Blue Note, Prestige, Riverside, Argo, VeeJay, Emarcy, Pacific Jazz and Contemporary.
Some early research made me acutely aware that many smaller, early Modern Era [1945-1955] record companies including Black & White Records, Bop Records, Comet records, Jewel Records, Central Records, Treat Records, Dial Records and Treat Records along artist owned record companies such as Dee Gee [Dizzy Gillespie and Dave Usher] and Debut [Charles Mingus and Max Roach] were only in existence for very short periods of time.
So when I came across a 12-CD boxed set entitled Charles Mingus - The Complete Debut Recordings [Debut 12DCD-4402], I knew I best acquire it especially after reading this marketing pitch:
"This handsomely packaged and thoroughly annotated 12-CD set represents the most significant early work of Charles Mingus: his complete recorded output as leader and sideman for the Debut label.
The 169 selections (including 64 previously unissued tracks) showcase Mingus with artists such as Pepper Adams, Art Blakey, Paul Bley, Kenny Clarke, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, J. J. Johnson, Elvin Jones, Thad Jones, Hank Jones, Wynton Kelly, Jimmy Knepper, Lee Konitz, John Lewis, Charlie Parker, Oscar Pettiford, Bud Powell, Max Roach, Art Taylor, Mai Waldron, and Kai Winding. The 40-page booklet features an informative essay by Ira Gitler plus session notes, photos, and discographical details.
A musician-owned and -run record company, Debut had been conceived as a means for Mingus and his partner Max Roach to get their own compositions recorded. During Debut's seven-year existence, from 1951 to 1958, Mingus emerged as not only an indispensable player in company operations but a vital force in the music as well—a giant on his instrument, an innovator in composition and bandleading, a mentor to up-and-coming musicians.
More than a decade after his premature death in 1979, Charles Mingus's presence continues to be strongly felt. Posthumous recordings and ongoing performances of works such as Epitaph have served to keep his name and creative spirit very much alive.
Likewise, the music in this box represents a fundamental chapter in the history of a jazz visionary.
Produced by Ed Michel"
The detail booklet - about which more later in Parts 2 and 3 of this series on Debut - contained this announcement of Debut's formation in the July 1952 edition of Metronome Magazine:
"CIGAR salesman William J. Brandt is conscious of the responsibility of fatherhood; so conscious that he visited the now defunct Downbeat Club in New York to find out where and how his son was spending his evenings. He found pianist Billy Taylor and bassist Charlie Mingus, enjoyed himself immensely and further found, before the evening was over, that he was co-owner of a new record company in partnership with Mingus who had convinced him that money spent at the bar could be better used to further the cause of jazz.
In this manner, the Debut label was born in April, 1952. Orthodoxy was never a watchword in the Mingus household and Debut and its operations were no exception to the rule. The first two sides, Portrait and Precognition, both written by Mingus, were products of his feeling that jazz was maturing to a point where it was ever approaching the complexities of classical music, that the main distinction between the two forms was the rhythmic content of jazz, and that jazz could be so written that a classical musician would swing just by correctly reading the music.
Just through his knowledge of the working musicians Mingus has managed to snare a good percentage of the best in jazz; names that sell in spite of their ability to play well.
Vocalist Jackie Paris was the first Debut commercial hit with Portrait and with his Paris Blues and Make Believe. Max Roach is a consistent seller. The first volume of Jazz at Massey Hall, an on-the spot recording of Dizzy, Charlie Chan [pseudonym for Charlie Parker], Bud, Charlie Mingus and Max, was of more than passing musical interest and sold well to boot. The company's latest LP featuring trombonists Willie Dennis, J.J. Johnson. Kai Winding and Benny Green has some of the most exciting jazz of the year.
Because of a questionable union ruling that musicians cannot own record companies, Mingus was forced to sell the company to attorney Harold Lovett, this Fall, but the label's policy remains the same: a policy which is best described as pro musician and artistic qualities with loot gratefully accepted.
Behind all the successes and failures is Charlie's considerable talent both in writing and playing. In an art form where integrity is an essential element, and a manufacturing field where this element is most often sadly lacking, he fills a huge gap to the benefit of jazz, its artists and its followers. Debut is more than an entrance into the field of jazz, it is a portable concert hall filled with stellar attractions who play much of the best in modern music.—B.C.
Some commentary, huh? I especially "liked" the part about the musicians' union not allowing a musician to own a record company!
Ed Michel, the producer of the boxed set offered these words as to its significance:
A producer's note on sound quality
The key to this package is the quality of the music Charles Mingus made available during his Debut years. Audiophile listeners are not likely to be enchanted with the quality of the sound heard here. Debut was an almost classic example of the small independent label, and most recordings were made under rushed circumstances, hardly ever under the best possible conditions or in the best available studios.
Moreover, over the years, the tapes were handled roughly almost from the beginning, and are frequently damaged, accounting for the several tape wows, slips, speed changes, level changes, and bumps which can be heard throughout these sides. Much of the remarkable music heard here was recorded in live performance, and some of the problems which can be heard are directly attributable to the often-chaotic conditions under which those recordings were made.
In some cases, no master tapes exist, and transfers had to be made from disc sources, 78 RPM, extended-play 45s, and LPs.
Charles Mingus viewed tape editing as a part of composition; unfortunately, many of the edits made in his music were all too audible, and, regrettably, since in most cases the original edited fragments no longer exist, there is no way to restore the missing pieces or smooth over these dubious edits without losing even more segments of the music.
The splendid engineers with whom I worked on this project did everything possible with current technology to remove the audio problems standing between the listener and the music, but in every case when there was a choice to be made between audio smoothness and loss of musical content, I chose to keep the music. It is my hope that this choice will not interfere overmuch with the listener's enjoyment of Mr. Mingus's work.
—Ed Michel"
After reading Ed's producer note, one gets the impression that it is a miracle that so much of the music recorded for the Debut label even exists, all the more reason to highlight what we do know about it and its history.
The following video features Thad Jones on trumpet performing his original composition Ditty Bitty from his Debut LP with Frank Wess on tenor saxophone, Hank Jones on piano, Charlie Mingus on bass and Kenny Clarke on drums.


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DC United 0, Seattle Sounders 1 | MLS Match Recap
WASHINGTON – West was the best in a meeting of conference leaders Saturday night at RFK Stadium as the Seattle Sounders cruised to a 1-0 victory over D.C. United.
Chad Barrett's first-half strike would be enough for Seattle in the teams' return to MLS play following the World Cup break.
The victory, Seattle's third straight, stretches their unbeaten streak to five games and keeps them atop the Supporters' Shield table with 35 points from 16 games. D.C. United are now forced to share the top spot in the Eastern Conference with Sporting Kansas City as both teams have 25 points from 16 games.
Both teams seemed to be finding their legs during a rusty opening 15 minutes, though United had the better of the game's early chances.
In the second minute, Chris Rolfe's chipped effort from 10 yards out would sail wide. Two minutes later, Luis Silva's driven attempt from well outside the box would find its way harmlessly into the hands of Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei.
Seattle mounted their first attack on goal just after the quarter hour mark. Guatemalan international Marco Pappa's cross into the box was nodded goalward by forward Kenny Cooper, but United keeper Bill Hamid was up to the task, pushing the attempt over his crossbar.
D.C. would come inches from nabbing the opener in the 24th minute. Right back Chris Korb – filling in for regular starter Christian Fernandez, who missed the match for personal reasons – drove a ball across the box to former Sounders forward Eddie Johnson.
He failed to connect with the service, but the ball fell at the feet of Rolfe, who fired home a volley that struck the far post before caroming harmlessly away.
Seattle, however, would get on the board 15 minutes later.
Midfielder Gonzalo Pineda found himself with time and space on the right flank, taking a touch and driving a bending ball into the box from 30 yards out. Barrett had little trouble with the service, rising to meet it and heading it home from the edge of the 6-yard box.
United were missing the services of talismanic forward Fabian Espindola – out four to six weeks with a knee injury and another two on suspension – and it showed. They built well from the back but seemed to have trouble unlocking Seattle's midfield. The Sounders were also missing several key pieces, most notably US national team forward Clint Dempsey and outside back DeAndre Yedlin and a suspended Obafemi Martins, but they found success playing a bit more direct.
The home side's best chance at a late equalizer was their last, when in the 90th minute, Sean Franklin found himself on the end of a well-placed through ball from defender Bobby Boswell, but his right-footed attempt from seven yards was dealt with expertly by Frei.
D.C. will look to regroup before they travel north of the border to take on Toronto FC next Saturday. Seattle will head to Vancouver for an encounter with the Whitecaps that same evening.
MLSsoccer.com Men of the Match
|What We Saw
|Gonzalo Pineda
|The Seattle midfielder ran the show for Seattle and provided perfect service on the Barrett goal
|Chad Barrett
|With Martins and Dempsey unavailable, Barrett came up big on one of Seattle's few chances
|Chris Rolfe
|His unlucky shot off the post was one of his four on the night, making him D.C.'s most dangerous attacker


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In her new movie, Salt, she plays a character that was originally going to be played by Tom Cruise. Some changes to the script did need to be made: "For example, the male character had a child, and he knows he'll be in danger much of the time. And we realized that, as a woman, if you knew your life was at risk, you'd never have a child." And:
The slender Angelina also had to modify the character's demeanor to convincingly play a tough, gun-slinging spy. "The physicality had to change too," she says. "I'm smaller than everybody, so how do I go up against a bunch of men without looking silly? How do I fight?"The slender Angelina... she's a lot skinnier than she was when she played Lara Croft. Compare. I prefer the strong Lara Croft look, but I appreciate the attitude that Jolie seems to have even when she's too skinny.
She adds: "We made her meaner than a guy, and dirty. She uses the walls, the fact that she's lighter and can throw herself around. It's the Chihuahua up against the big dogs."


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The ACCORD Training for Peace (TfP) in Africa Programme will host a Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Curriculum Development workshop in Pretoria, South Africa from 6-7 March, which will involve a group of approximately 10 International and African DDR experts.
The TfP Programme focuses on Civil-Military Coordination, Conflict Management, specifically negotiation skills for Peacekeepers, and the civilian dimension of Peace Support Operations. Within the latter category, the Programme has already developed a Civilian Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Course (CPPC) that is conducted in various formats, such as a generic mission preparedness course, and specific pre-deployment and in-mission courses. The Programme seeks to prepare various specialised manuals that can be used in these various CPPC course formats, and one of these manuals is a Demobilisation, Disarmament and Reintegration (DDR) manual.
The DDR Manual will be developed in three phases. The first phase is the Curriculum Development Workshop as detailed above, where key experts will recommend an appropriate curriculum for a TfP CPPC Specialised DDRCourse. The second phase will involve the writing of the manual and testing it at a pilot CPPC DDR course. The final draft of the CPPC DDR Manual will be produced in the third phase, and it will be developed into a self-study handbook for those DDR officers that cannot attend a course.
The Civilian Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding Course (CPPC)Demobilisation, Disarmament and Reintegration (DDR) Manual is intended to support the CPPC DDR Course and in-mission CPPC DDR courses that the programme plans to conduct during the course of the year. It is aimed at civilian and military officers that work in specialised DDR units in United Nations (UN) or African peace operations, or who act as liaison officers between military units and such specialised civilian DDR units.
The TfP in Africa Programme, (www.trainingforpeace.org) funded by the Royal Norwegian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, comprises of four partner organisations, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) (www.issafrica.org), the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) (www.kaiptc.org), the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) (www.nupi.no) and ACCORD.


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Villa Islazul (formerly Cubanacan) Rancho Hatuey is situated at the entrance of the city of Sancti Spiritus, in a natural, reassuring environment, Rancho Hatuey is surrounded by beautiful, forested hills. Here you will find a buffet restaurant with good choice and standard. The swimming pool is nice and inviting.
Visitors have easy access to the main historic and cultural attractions of the city, which was one of the first towns founded by the Spanish conquistadors in Cuba. You can also travel to the nearby city of Trinidad, which was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is just 70 kilometres from Sancti Spiritus. Also available are a wide range of amenities and ecotourism excursions.
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text: Welcome to Hong Kong, a vibrant city whose exotic locations hide one of the most powerful and dangerous criminal organizations in the world: the Triads.You play Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads from the inside. You'll have to prove yourself worthy as you fight your way up the organization, taking part in brutal criminal activities without blowing your cover. In time, you will risk everything as the lines between truth, loyalty and justice become permanently blurred.


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Are self-doubt and uncertainty purely human traits, or do other members of the animal kingdom experience these feelings? A team of scientists made monkeys play video games because it's awesome. Oh, and to address the whole self-doubt thing.
It's too late for me, but some of you are still young enough to switch your focus to more scientific pursuits. Then one day you might have a job as entertaining as the one Professor John David Smith from State University of New York at Buffalo and Michael Beran from Georgia State University have: Teaching monkeys to play video games - for science!
The monkeys aren't playing Bulletstorm or Final Fantasy Tactics, but it's a start.
The dynamic science duo trained some macaques to play a very basic computer game involving the density of particles in a series of rudimentary shapes. Using a joystick, the monkeys were asked to determine whether to density of particles making up each shape were either 'S' for sparse or 'D' for dense. Moving the joystick to either letter answered the question.
Choosing the correct answer scored the monkeys an edible treat. Choosing the incorrect answer had no detrimental effect, other than a pause between problems.
Monkeys aren't big fans of pauses, especially where treats are concerned.
So the scientists added a third element to the game. If the monkeys were not sure what the answer was, they could pass, moving on to the next problem without delay. They discovered that the macaques used the option exactly the same way a human would.
"Monkeys apparently appreciate when they are likely to make an error," he told BBC News. "They seem to know when they don't know."
So these macaques, known as old world monkeys closely related to humans and apes, demonstrated self-awareness.
Running the same test on a group of new world capuchins monkeys, further evolutionarily removed from humans, resulted in the pass option not being utilized.
Dr. Smith explained: "There is a big theoretical question at stake here: Did [this type of cognition] develop only once in one line of the primates - emerging only in the line of Old World primates leading to apes and humans?"
Smith says the results are important in determining why self-awareness is so important to humans, and where the trait came from.
I'm still excited about the whole monkeys playing video games thing. Perhaps their next experiment can test to see if monkeys have self-esteem by trying to get them to play Aquaman: Battle for Atlantis on the Gamecube.
Check out the BBC story for a video of monkeys playing video games.
Monkeys 'display self-doubt' like humans [BBC News]


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Latin America
Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. The 20 republics are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The term Latin America is also used to include Puerto Rico, the French West Indies, and other islands of the West Indies where a Romance tongue is spoken. Occasionally the term is used to include Belize, Guyana, French Guiana, and Suriname.
See H. M. Bailey and A. P. Nasatir, Latin America: The Development of its Civilization (3d ed. 1973); J. K. Black, Latin America: Its Problems and Its Promise (1984); J. W. Hopkins, ed., Latin America: Perspectives on a Region (1987); B. Keen, A History of Latin America (1988); A. Gilbert, Latin America (1990); E. A. Cardoso and A. Helwege, Latin America's Economy: Diversity, Trends, and Conflicts (1992); J. A. Crow, The Epic of Latin America (1992); E. Williamson, The Penguin History of Latin America (1992).
The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
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Just wanted to take minute to personaly thank saabie for what he's doing. Thank you so much, and good luck.
saabie wrote:I tried it out and it worked on everything except the toolbar button captions.
But I also tried it with ADRIFT runner and it seemed to work properly as well, so I don't know why they are having problems with it. Maybe it works better with XP than a more modern version of windows?
saabie wrote:@Lazzah Yes, keyboard shortcuts are easy to add in.
@DazaKiwi A blorb file contains information on where the windows should go, so I would just do what that information tells me.
The big problem with adding extra parameters to control where images will be displayed is that it could make the game crash when you try to play it in ADRIFT runner, so if I did do something like this then I would have to do it in a way that the ADRIFT runner would not notice it (For example I could reserve a special variable name for a text variable that contains extra layout and configuration data)
Separate movable windows should be simple enough.
Animated GIFs should work properly inline, and I should even be able to support optional video windows for players that have the VLC media player installed.
saabie wrote:I am writing an interactive fiction player only, not a generator or new format.
The very very looooong term plan is to have it be able to run every interactive fiction format (ADRIFT3,4,5, z-code, glux, TADS etc.) and have it run on any operating system.
The initial version will only run ADRIFT games of version 5.0.22 and later.
It will be fully compatible with the ADRIFT runner except that:
It will fully support HTML (including tables and iframes)
The map will be 2D with separate layers and some optional display features.
It will run complex nested tasks a lot faster.
No bugs
Any new feature I add would have to be optional so that the game can still be played with the ADRIFT runner.
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