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Not for everyone, but check out the asymmetrical aspect of the peplum. The pants remind me so much of a skirt pattern that Claude Montana did for Vogue Patterns.
Another jacket with an interesting peplum.
Not sure if the following 2 jackets are the same, but I like the off the shoulder aspect and the design lines.
Not such a fan of the racer top under the jacket, but I do like the pleated sleeve detail on the sleeves.
Another interesting sleeve. I also like the use of the navy blue velvet stripe down the side of the pants.
This jacket is almost armor like with the shoulder detail, the hardware down the side and back as well as the color. Here again, the scallops give it a soft touch.
The collection ends with a lot of hardware, but still a soft touch. Love the drape and the bit a peek-a-boo aspect.


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Myron J. Szczukowski, Jr., MD
"I am committed to stay on the cutting edge of training and technology. Over 20 years of experience in the treatment of musculoskeletal disease and injury has given me a wide range of experience in surgical and non-surgical treatments. My patients have chosen to entrust me to improve their quality of life. Coping with osteoarthritis and making a decision about a joint replacement is difficult. My goal is to reduce my patient's fears, pain and restore their mobility."
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Myron J. Szczukowski, Jr., M.D. joined Delmarva Orthopaedic Clinic, PA now known now as The Orthopedic Center in 1986. His main concentration of practice has been that of general orthopedics with a sub-specialty in total joint surgery.
Dr. Szczukowski, Jr. completed medical school at the University of Tennessee Center for Health Sciences in 1978. After completing his internship at Ochsner Foundation Hospital he completed a residency in Orthopedics at Emory University in 1984.
Dr. Szczukowski, Jr. is Board Certified in orthopedic surgery. He is the Founder and Principal with The Orthopedic Center in Easton, Maryland. He is very involved with the Memorial Hospital of Easton including past President of Medical Staff. He holds a faculty position as an instructor at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He has served on community boards, including the YMCA and Talbot Lacrosse Association. He is the Founder and past Medical Director of the Joint Center at Memorial Hospital.
Dr. Szczukowski, Jr.'s professional memberships include the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Medical Association, MedChi Faculty, Talbot County Medical Society and Maryland Orthopedic Association of which he was past president.
Dr. Szczukowski, Jr. lectures frequently on joint replacement surgery. He focuses his orthopedic practice to the evaluation and treatment of hip, knee and shoulder problems. His practice concentration is in joint replacement and arthroscopic procedures of the hip, knee, and shoulder. Special skills include the anterior approach to total hip replacement, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, interventions to decrease postoperative pain in surgical patients, and techniques to decrease blood transfusions post-operatively.
Dr. Szczukowski lives in Oxford, Maryland with his wife.
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From heated wetsuits and waterproof down jackets to handheld gadgets, these items are designed to help you survive when all else fails
Let's face it, the comforts of modern life can easily make us forget just how wild our planet truly is. And whether we like to think about it or not, emergency situations strike communities daily in every corner of the globe. Anyone who has been in a survival situation knows that having the right gear makes all the difference. And different scenarios call for different items. So whether you're spending some unexpected time in the Northern Atlantic, facing a loss of infrastructure in an urban environment (Cascadia fault line anyone?) or simply running into trouble on the trail, there's a long list of gear out there that will vastly improve your chances of survival if handy. From the hyper-specific to more general items everyone should keep on-hand, here are eight pieces of gear for when things go pear-shaped.
Oftentimes the most important key to survival rests in communication. Whether you're sending for help, relaying a location, or trying to reach friends and family in an emergency, contact with the outside world is essential to safety. Though the capabilities of smartphones have proved astounding, networks have their limitations. In urban areas they can crash or become overloaded and crash (festival goers know this all too well), and of course there are limitations to coverage in the wilderness. With goTenna, you essentially hold the power of your own network in your hand. Easily share your location on an offline map in a rescue situation, send messages when Wi-Fi and networks are out of reach, and even set up your own secure networks. Essential for emergency situations in the city and backcountry alike, the goTenna ensures you're always covered by a network—even if it's your own.
goTenna, $150 per set of two
When it comes to do-it-all survival gear, the multi-tool is a must. Compact, lightweight and limited only by the user's skill and imagination, our pick comes from the most trusted name in multi-tools, Leatherman. The Signal features 19 tool configurations packed into just seven and a half ounces, thanks to an innovative glass-filled nylon handle that offers unprecedented strength without the need for a steel structure. With the Signal, you'll get a veritable tool bench with hex wrenches, a hammer, saw, two sets of pliers and both wire cutters and splitters. Most useful for survivalists though, the Signal includes a Ferrocerium rod to get fires going and a diamond-coated sharpener to keep all your tools working in top shape. Keep the Signal in your pack or truck for emergency or non-emergency use alike. Whatever comes at you, rest assured this multi-tool will serve a purpose.
Leatherman Signal, $120
Whether you're in an urban environment for the middle of nowhere, when the temperature starts climbing the most important aspect of survival is staying cool and hydrated. Light colors and even lighter fabrics will help, but without a steady intake of fluids dehydration can set in quickly. Carrying a full water supply isn't always in the cards, but filtering existing water is. The LifeStraw is a compact personal water filter that uses an immediate and chemical-free filtration process capable of removing 99.9% of bacteria and protozoa from over 1,000 liters of contaminated water before needing to be replaced.
LifeStraw, $20
On the high seas, rough weather can come fast and hard. The Stearns Immersion Suit—trusted by sailors and professional mariners the world over—is specially designed for survival when things don't go as planned. The hefty 5mm thick flame retardant neoprene outer layer wards off hyperthermia while still allowing for free movement. Inflatable bladders in the neck make for easy floatation while high visibility reflective tape allows rescuers to spot the suit in even the darkest seas. Meanwhile, an integrated harness clip makes for expedited rescues and allows sailors to daisy chain suits to one another in order to stick together. File this under necessary gear for any off shore adventurer. As they say: wish for the best, prepare for the worst.
Stearns Immersion Suit, $440
Even the most advanced survival gear won't help if it's sitting at home when you're elsewhere. At about the size of a wallet, there's no excuse to not bring the Pocket Survival Pak from Adventure Medical Kits anytime you hit the road or head into the outdoors. Weighing in at just under four ounces, this compact kit goes by the "everything you need, nothing you don't" philosophy. From duct tape to fish hooks to waterproof paper, both the experienced outdoorsman and novice alike will find a use for each component of this kit in an emergency. Designed by renowned outdoor survival expert Doug Ritter, expect this pack to become a regular companion on every journey—whether it's a short hike or a weeklong expedition.
Pocket Survival Pack, $34
When a jacket is designed for summiting Mount Everest—where the stakes are high and unfriendly weather can materialize in minutes—you know it can handle the cold. The Absolute Zero Parka from trusted mountaineering brand Mountain Hardware is the go-to piece for extreme cold. Both waterproof and breathable, the 800-fill down jacket features an Airshield nylon outer that allows moisture to escape without letting water in. The jacket even includes an internal water bottle pocket, where body heat can keep your precious fluids from freezing.
Mountain Hardware Absolute Zero Parka, $800
As all who have been through an emergency situation know, there's no time to stop and read directions, which is why the perfectly simple and effective Redpoint Rescue Knife from Buck Knives is our knife of choice—an integral part of any survival kit. The knife's rubberized grip ensures an unyielding grip in even the most foul of weather, while the partially serrated titanium coated locking blade (designed to be opened one handed) is versatile for any situation. The true survival prowess lies in the knife's handle: the end features a seatbelt cutter and was designed to easily break glass in an emergency situation. Though an essential survival item for vehicles, the Redpoint is welcome in any home survival kit as well.
Buck Knives Redpoint Rescue Knife, $59
For those diving into frigid waters, only the most capable wetsuit will do. Designed and tested to meet the wholly unforgiving waves at the infamous Northern California break Mavericks (where the waves top out at 80 feet and the water temperature hangs in the low 50s), the Isurus i-Soldier Heated Wetsuit is most comfortable when others won't even think of going in the water. Every panel and seam of the suit is designed with motion in mind — from the anatomical seams in the shoulder to improve rotational axis to the pivot panel in the knee that works to resist restriction brought on by the heavier neoprene. A heated core rashguard extends the capabilities of the suit, offering up to two-and-a-half hours of warmth on a signle charge. Using a non-metallic heating element known as ThermalTek, the suit is designed to warm the blood for long-lasting core warmth that extends throughout the body.
Isurus i-Soldier Heated Wetsuit, $750


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This week the giant social network has opened up their very first European Facebook data centre, which is positioned on the edge of the Arctic Circle, where the River Lule meets the Gulf of Bothnia, in Luleå, Sweden.
The new Facebook data centre is now receiving live traffic from around the world and has been equipped with Facebook designed servers, filling the 900,000 square foot building.
The Facebook data centre located at Luleå is powered completely by hydroelectric energy, the Facebook press release explains a little more:
"Our commitment to energy efficiency is also evident inside Luleå's giant data halls. Nearly all the technology in the facility, from the servers to the power distribution systems, is based on Open Compute Project designs. This Facebook-founded initiative encourages the development of "vanity-free" hardware designs that are highly efficient and leave out unnecessary bits of metal and plastic. These designs are then shared with the broader community, so anyone can use or improve them.
All this adds-up to a pretty impressive power usage efficiency (PUE) number. In early tests, Facebook's Luleå data centre is averaging a PUE in the region of 1.07. As with our other data centres, we will soon be adding a real-time PUE monitor so everyone can see how we are performing on a minute-by-minute basis."
Facebook is also looking to build a $1.5 billion data centre in Altoona, Iowa. For more information on the new Luleå data centre jump over to the Facebook press website for details.
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Bravo may have a new corporate supervisor at NBCUniversal, but the popular cabler's programming tone looks to remain intact.
Known best, perhaps, for its unscripted programs centered on outsize and madcap personalities, Bravo expects to air 35 original series over the next programming year, including several docuseries. Bravo will develop a few scripted programs as well, executives from the network said during a Tuesday presentation to the media.
Bravo said the slate for the coming season features the largest number of original programs to date, up 15% on 2012. The network has found success by mining an audience of what it calls "affluencers" – high-income, highly-educated viewers in their 30s and 40s who are passionate about adult leisuretime activities, including food, fashion, beauty, design and popular culture. Executives said the network has seen its ratings among adults 18 to 49 rise 5% and its ratings among adults 25 to 54 rise 7%, per Nielsen, year to date.
Under a recent corporate restructuring at NBCUniversal, Bravo is now under the supervision of Bonnie Hammer, chairman of the cable-entertainment group and a respected programmer in the TV industry who is behind the rise of sister outlets like USA and SyFy. Bravo's rise took palce under the eye of Lauren Zalaznick, who in February was given oversight of the company's digital properties while Hammer's aegis was expanded to include all of NBCU's entertainment-focused cable networks.
In a brief interview, Bravo's top executive, Frances Berwick, said she didn't believe viewers would notice any change in the look of the network's programming. While Bravo, Style, Oxygen and E! all skew female, they all hone in on particular demographics, she said. "I think we all stay in our lanes," said Berwick, who is president of operations for Bravo and Style.
Bravo executives confirmed new-season orders for "Flipping Out," "Tabatha Takes Over," "Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles," "Top Chef Masters" and "Million Dollar Listing New York." Other network mainstays that will return include the "Real Housewives" series, with the New York, Atlanta, Beverly Hills and Miami editions all intact. "Watch What Happens Live," and "Inside the Actors Studio" will also both return.
Bravo will introduce some new docuseries including an ambitious effort called "Newlyweds: The First Year." The show followed four couples from their "I do" moment to their first anniversary, with Lauren Lazin capturing it all.
"Southern Charm" looks at the modern-day aristocracy of Charleston, South Carolina. "Extreme Guide to Parenting" focuses on households with unorthodox but hard-core beliefs about raising children. "Thicker Than Water: The Tankards" offers a look at former basketball pro-turned-gospel singer Ben Tankard and his blended family and their efforts to expand his ministry. "Princesses: Long Island" is more or less what you might expect – a look at six young women from Great Neck, Long Island, who move back to their parents' estates.
Other new series include "Below Deck," a look at "yachties" who live and work together on a privately owned yacht; "Divorce Diva," a series centered on an outspoken divorce mediator, Vikki Ziegler; and "Two Fit Girls," which depicts two web entrepreneurs trying to grow their digital fitness venture.
Bravo said it has three scripted projects in development. These include: "Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce, a one-hour dramedy based on a book series that chronicles a newly separated author starting single life in her 40s; "Heiresses," a one-hour drama that follows a wealthy family whose fortune is built on the diamond trade and which must navigate through a possible family curse; and "High and Low," a 1980s period drama seen through the eyes of two rival brothers who open a popular restaurant together.
Bravo will launch three transmedia vehicles that involve multiple stories that take place across various forms of media. The first will be part of "Top Chef Masters," and will feature a digital competition that runs parallel to the show and which can affect the outcome of the series. Bravo plans to run "The Real Housewives Awards," which will let fans vote on categories such as "Best Heels" and "Hottest Hubby" across all editions of the popular series.


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The Architecture of Open Source Applicationsby Leandro Lucarella on 2011- 06- 07 00:56 (updated on 2011- 06- 07 00:56)
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The Architecture of Open Source Applications
Architects look at thousands of buildings during their training, and study critiques of those buildings written by masters. In contrast, most software developers only ever get to know a handful of large programs well—usually programs they wrote themselves—and never study the great programs of history. As a result, they repeat one another's mistakes rather than building on one another's successes.
This book's goal is to change that. In it, the authors of twenty-five open source applications explain how their software is structured, and why. What are each program's major components? How do they interact? And what did their builders learn during their development? In answering these questions, the contributors to this book provide unique insights into how they think.
If you are a junior developer, and want to learn how your more experienced colleagues think, this book is the place to start. If you are an intermediate or senior developer, and want to see how your peers have solved hard design problems, this book can help you too.
I hope I can find the time to read this (at least some chapters).
What every programmer should know about memoryby Leandro Lucarella on 2010- 06- 01 23:53 (updated on 2010- 06- 01 23:53)
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This LWN large article looks like a very interesting read (specially for people like me that have a very vague idea about modern memory systems):
Ulrich Drepper recently approached us asking if we would be interested in publishing a lengthy document he had written on how memory and software interact. We did not have to look at the text for long to realize that it would be of interest to many LWN readers. Memory usage is often the determining factor in how software performs, but good information on how to avoid memory bottlenecks is hard to find. This series of articles should change that situation.
The original document prints out at over 100 pages. We will be splitting it into about seven segments, each run 1-2 weeks after its predecessor. Once the entire series is out, Ulrich will be releasing the full text.
The full paper in PDF format is also available.
The D Programming Languageby Leandro Lucarella on 2009- 10- 29 15:37 (updated on 2009- 10- 29 15:37)
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The version 2.0 of D will be released in sync with the classic book titled after the language, in this case, The D Programming Language, written by the Andrei Alexandrescu. You can follow the progress of the book looking at his home page, where a words and pages counter and a short term objective are regularly updated.
He posted a little introductory excerpt of the book a while ago and yesterday he published a larger excerpt, the whole chapter 4 about arrays, associative arrays and strings.
If you don't know much about D, it could be a good way to take a peek.
Understanding the current GC, conclusionby Leandro Lucarella on 2009- 04- 11 19:36 (updated on 2009- 04- 11 19:36)
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Now that I know fairly deeply the implementation details about the current GC, I can compare it to the techniques exposed in the GC Book.
Tri-colour abstraction
Since most literature speaks in terms of the tri-colour abstraction, now it's a good time to translate how this is mapped to the D GC implementation.
As we all remember, each cell (bin) in D has several bits associated to them. Only 3 are interesting in this case:
- mark
- scan
- free (freebits)
So, how we can translate this bits into the tri-colour abstraction?
- Black
Cells that were marked and scanned (there are no pointer to follow) are coloured black. In D this cells has the bits:
mark = 1 scan = 0 free = 0
- Grey
Cells that has been marked, but they have pointers to follow in them are coloured grey. In D this cells has the bits:
mark = 1 scan = 1 free = 0
- White
Cells that has not been visited at all are coloured white (all cells should be colored white before the marking starts). In D this cells has the bits:
mark = 0 scan = X
free = 1
The scan bit is not important in this case (but in D it should be 0 because scan bits are cleared before the mark phase starts). The free bit is used for the cells in the free list. They are marked before other cells get marked with bits mark=1 and free=1. This way the cells in the free list don't get scanned (mark=1, scan=0) and are not confused with black cells (free=1), so they can be kept in the free list after the mark phase is done. I think this is only necessary because the free list is regenerated.
Here is a summary of improvements proposed by the GC Book, how the current GC is implemented in regards to this improvements and what optimization opportunities can be considered.
Mark stack
The simplest version of the marking algorithm is recursive:
mark(cell) if not cell.marked cell.marked = true for child in cell.children mark(child)
The problem here is, of course, stack overflow for very deep heap graphs (and the space cost).
The book proposes using a marking stack instead, and several ways to handle stack overflow, but all these are only useful for relieving the symptom, they are not a cure.
As a real cure, pointer reversal is proposed. The idea is to use the very same pointers to store the mark stack. This is constant in space, and needs only one pass through the help, so it's a very tempting approach. The bad side is increased complexity and probably worse cache behavior (writes to the heap dirties the entire heap, and this can kill the cache).
Current implementation
The D GC implementation does none of this. Instead it completes the mark phase by traversing the heap (well, not really the heap, only the bit sets) in several passes, until no more data to scan can be found (all cells are painted black or white). While the original algorithm only needs one pass through the heap, this one need several. This trades space (and the complexity of stack overflow handling) for time.
Optimization opportunities
This seems like a fair trade-off, but alternatives can be explored.
Bitmap marking
The simplest mark-sweep algorithm suggests to store marking bits in the very own cells. This can be very bad for the cache because a full traversal should be done across the entire heap. As an optimization, a bitmap can be used, because they are much small and much more likely to fit in the cache, marking can be greatly improved using them.
Current implementation
Current implementation uses bitmaps for mark, scan, free and other bits. The bitmap implementation is GCBits and is a general approach.
The bitmap stores a bit for each 16 bytes chunks, no matter what cell size (Bins, or bin size) is used. This means that 4096/16 = 256 bits (32 bytes) are used for each bitmap for every page in the GC heap. Being 5 bitmaps (mark, scan, freebits, finals and noscan), the total spaces per page is 160 bytes. This is a 4% space overhead in bits only.
This wastes some space for larger cells.
Optimization opportunities
The space overhead of bitmaps seems to be fairly small, but each byte counts for the mark phase because of the cache. A heap with 64 MiB uses 2.5 MiB in bitmaps. Modern processors come with about that much cache, and a program using 64 MiB doesn't seems very rare. So we are pushing the limits here if we want our bitmaps to fit in the cache to speed up the marking phase.
I think there is a little room for improvement here. A big object, lets say it's 8 MiB long, uses 640 KiB of memory for bitmaps it doesn't need. I think some specialized bitmaps can be used for large object, for instance, to minimize the bitmaps space overhead.
There are some overlapping bits too. mark=0 and scan=1 can never happen for instance. I think it should be possible to use that combination for freebits, and get rid of an entire bitmap.
Lazy sweep
The sweep phase is done generally right after the mark phase. Since normally the collection is triggered by an allocation, this can be a little disrupting for the thread that made that allocation, that has to absorb all the sweeping itself.
Another alternative is to do the sweeping incrementally, by doing it lazy. Instead of finding all the white cells and linking them to the free list immediately, this is done on each allocation. If there is no free cells in the free list, a little sweeping is done until new space can be found.
This can help minimize pauses for the allocating thread.
Current implementation
The current implementation does an eager sweeping.
Optimization opportunities
The sweeping phase can be made lazy. The only disadvantage I see is (well, besides extra complexity) that could make the heap more likely to be fragmented, because consecutive requests are not necessarily made on the same page (a free() call can add new cells from another page to the free list), making the heap more sparse, (which can be bad for the cache too). But I think this is only possible if free() is called explicitly, and this should be fairly rare in a garbage collected system, so I guess this could worth trying.
Lazy sweeping helps the cache too, because in the sweep phase, you might trigger cache misses when linking to the free list. When sweeping lazily, the cache miss is delayed until it's really necessary (the cache miss will happen anyway when you are allocating the free cell).
Even when the current GC is fairly optimized, there is plenty of room for improvements, even preserving the original global design.
Richard Jones GC book figuresby Leandro Lucarella on 2008- 10- 22 00:21 (updated on 2008- 10- 22 01:01)
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Yesterday Richard Jones announced the publication of all the figures of the GC book he co-authored.
This is very nice news indeed =)
PS: Yes, I'm still alive, just very busy =( I took a look at the D's GC, but I'm waiting too for all the fuzz about the new druntime to settle a little to ask Sean Kelly some questions about it's internals


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The MacBook lineup's butterfly mechanism could be hopping back into the chrysalis. 9to5Mac reported this week that Apple could replace the oft-maligned keyboard technology, per analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said a new switch will debut alongside the new MacBook Air sometime this year.
Apple introduced the butterfly mechanism in 2015 and followed it up with updated versions in 2017 and 2019. The mechanism was supposed to let the company make even thinner MacBooks while also offering a better typing experience with more durable keys. All three generations failed on most fronts--they've been widely criticized for being less comfortable to type on than their predecessors while also being more prone to failure.
It eventually reached the point where The Wall Street Journal published a non-paywalled article in March titled "Appl Still Hasn't Fixd Its MacBook Kyboad Problm" to focus the company's attention on the butterfly mechanism's flaws. Reports indicated in May that the company had changed the materials used in the butterfly mechanism to make it more reliable and expanded the Keyboard Service Program to include more MacBook models. Apple then announced in June that it would offer free keyboard replacements to numerous MacBook and MacBook Pro models released between 2015 and 2017.
Kuo reportedly said that MacBook keyboards will soon feature a new glass fiber-reinforced scissor switch with longer key travel and greater durability. This new switch is expected to debut alongside the updated MacBook Air this year and then reach the MacBook Pro in 2020.
That could mean Apple's rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro could debut next year, contrary to reports indicating that it would arrive in September, but it might also mean the new model will debut with the third-generation butterfly mechanism instead. We should find out more about the company's plans in the coming months.


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I've spent this week at the Scattered Authors' summer retreat at Charney Manor in Oxfordshire. The manor is thirteenth century, with Elizabethan additions, and the adjacent churchyard has graves from many centuries so it's easy to feel especially historyish. There are over twenty writers around, several of whom write historical fiction. There may even be another History Girl or two in the vicinity…
I'm typing this in the garden while a scream of swifts dives and wheels around us, and I wonder, what do you call a group of historical writers? A chattering, perhaps, as in choughs? I don't often have the chance to chatter to other historical novelists so I wanted to use this post, falling so serendipitously on the last day of Charney 2017, to reflect some thoughts of today's writers of historical fiction, particularly for young people.
Several writers joined me, all of whom have written historical fiction, sometimes straight, sometimes with a twist – an element of the paranormal; an alternate history, or even a comedy diary. Our reasons for writing historical fiction varied. I fell in love with history, especially that of the nineteenth and twentieth century, via an inspirational teacher, whereas Lynne Benton suffered from a boring history teacher at grammar school, which made her determined to write books which made history interesting and exciting to young readers.
Michelle Lovric only ever wanted to write historical fiction. She loves narratives where the characters have to deal with more severe problems than can be solved by Google and mobile phones, with more visceral anxieties and more bodily risk.
Tim Collins enjoyed the challenge of applying the aesthetics of the comedy diary to historical subjects, and talked about the humour sparked when modern sensibility meets historical context – as in Blackadder.
Kath Langrish remembered the excitement surrounding the Tutankhamen exhibition at the British Library in 1972. She wasn't able to travel to see it, but was given the book about it as a school prize. The book promptly fell to pieces, but her interest in the Egyptians – and in history – didn't.
Katherine Roberts was motivated by a desire to write about horses, which kept her settings historical, and she loves to weave magic and spirituality into her stories in a way that wouldn't work with a modern setting.
Mary Hoffman admitted to loving the freedom of writing parallel histories where she was the absolute world expert on Talia, her alternative version of Renaissance Italy. However, she also writes straight historical novels, saying that she loves the research involved.
She had had to give up history at school but we all agreed with her that history was accessible with 'books and a brain'. Likewise we all recognised that lovely serendipity when you find a fact that really chimes with your story.
Most of us agreed that writing for young readers was harder than writing for adults, mostly because of what you can't take for granted. We all cared about historical detail and accuracy, but never at the expense of story. I have a horror of my books being presented as 'worthy'.
The talk meandered through Icelandic sagas, Venice, portrait painting, sculpture, medicine, spirituality – to be honest, my head was reeling. We considered such issues as whether historical fiction should say something about today's society – I think it inevitably does, because unless you aim for some sort of pastiche, any work will always, to an extent, reflect the time in which it was produced.
There were only a few of us, but between us we had very different reasons for writing historical fiction, and were attracted to widely differing periods. I suppose that's why a blog like The History Girls works – there are so many different voices and perspectives on the past. As Kath Langrish said, so much exciting stuff happened in the past, and if you discount it, you're not left with much.
The swifts wheeled and dived the whole time we talked. Their ancestors were probably here, doing exactly that, during most of the periods we discussed. I hope their descendants will still be doing so in the future, when the writers of that time gather on the lawn and talk about their books set in the turbulent 2010s.


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Professor S.P. Chatterjee, known as the Father of Indian Geography became its first Director. He is. He established Geographical Society of India. In 1978 the name of the organization was changed to National Atlas and Thematic Organization to widen its scope of activities.
Currently Dr. P. Nag is the Director of the organization. He joined NATMO in 1976 as a Research Officer and was selected the Director in 1994. He is the eminent scholar in the field of digital mapping and has received various awards such as Technology Excellence by Technocrate Association of India, Uttaranchal Ratan by Uttaranchal Nagrik Parishad, Commonwealth Bursary by Geographical Society.
The Head Office of the organization is in Kolkata. The organization published the first National Atlas of India in Hindi, known as Bharat Rashtriya Atlas. It also has to its credit publication of Special Map Series, District Planning Map Series, and many Monographs related to thematic cartography.
NATMO is involved in compilation of the National Atlas of India, making of National Atlas in regional languages, increasing speed and efficiency in the field of mapping with the help of installation of Automated Mapping System. The organization is also involved in geographical research and preparation of thematic maps based on these research studies. The thematic maps on environment helps in predicting the impact of the changing environment on the social and economic development of the country. It also offers training to geologists who want to venture into this field.
Its training courses are :
- Aerial photography, Remote Sensing and GIS
- Application of Aerial photography in thematic mapping
- Cartography and Map Reproduction
- Cartography
- Digital Mapping and Geographical Information System
- Digital Cartography
- Global Positioning System (GPS)
In 1994 NATMO entered the arena of Digital Mapping and GIS division. The organization is currently involved in preparing Atlas for the Visually Impaired, Kolkata Atlas, Cultural Heritage Atlas of India, and District Infrastructure and Communication Maps. The Atlas of Kolkata has been a special achievement for the organization as it is prepared totally in the digital environment. NATMO is planning to spread its wings into web cartography in the field of mobile communication, by launching the Golden Map Service Project. Under this project entire country will be mapped on the large-scale maps up-to the village level. The service of this project will be available on the Internet.
Major Functions of NATMO :
- Compilation of the National Atlas of India
- Preparation of the National Atlas maps in regional languages.
- Preparation of thematic maps based on research studies on environmental and associated aspects and their impact on social and economic development.
- Any other work entrusted by the Central Government or its agencies to NATMO
- Installation of automated Mapping System for increasing speed and efficiency in mapping.
- Division of Digital mapping System & Digitized and Scanning of existing map on digital format
- Geographical Researches.
- Remote Sensing & GIS, Digital Image processing
- Division on Cartography for the Visually Impaired.
- Capacity and Infrastructure building of NATMO to convert/to upgrade in digital mode.
Publications of NATMO.
Natmo Publications
Atlases of India :- Atlases on various themes on India.
Monographs :- It includes various Urban Studies.
District Publications
Districts maps showing the basic topographic and infrastructure features. These publications includes :-
- Physiography and Relief
- Slope
- Rocks and Minerals
- Soils
- Irrigation and hydrology
- Population,
- General land use and cropping pattern
- Climatic conditions
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Yeah. That happened.
Fortunately, I have now officially reached the age of Give No Sh*ts (see also: pink hair; tattoo). Turns out that people find it extra doubly embarrassing when you refuse to be embarrassed by their embarrassing remark - and friends, I must admit that I found it just ever so slightly
Plus, besides the Giving of No Sh*ts, I had fashion on my side. OVERSIZED IS A THING! And why should those of us who know that be cowed by the maternity assumptions of those who don't?!! It's hella wide and gloriously comfortable!
So, reasons why this is a brilliant dress:
1. Shape: on trend! (Probably. Right? I don't really care anyway!)
2. Fabric: viscose! FABRIC OF THE GODS. Light and flowy and warm YES PLEASE THANK YOU, especially for only 6 euros/metre (Brusselites, get yourselves to Berger, they currently have it in various prints).
3. Fit: nailed! You'd think a loose dress like this doesn't need much fitting, but it's absolutely got to hang right or it really will resemble a maternity outfit. I started with my high bust measurement, traced off the corresponding size and then...
- Added a dart. Much as I love the dartless FBA, given that I was adding 2" width to a woven bodice, I wanted more precision. I used the paper pattern piece to locate my bust point and determine where/how long I wanted it, and I must say it turned out perfect. You'd hardly know it's there. STEALTH DART!
- Lengthened the bodice centre front by 1", i.e. also more room for the boobs.
- Shortened the bodice centre back by 1", i.e. swayback adjustment.
- Did a 1cm forward shoulder adjustment and...
- ... a 0.5cm narrow shoulder adjustment.
Guys, this dress fits so well it actually feels weird! I have NEVER before worn a dress that didn't constantly need to be pulled forward, and where the sleeves sit perfectly on the edge of my shoulders. Or a dress with a gathered rectangle skirt that didn't ride up in front and hang low at the back. The whole thing just stays put where it is, from the moment I put it on. It's like a whole new way to wear clothes! And it's incredible what a difference this all makes to how flattering it is ("when's it due" questions aside). It is far superior to my Lucie dress - which is very much the same shape and concept, but infinitely less wearable because I didn't make the same adjustments.
Almost as much as I Officially Love Biscuits And Cake.
OK actually maybe I can understand the pregnancy comments after all.
(Pattern: Fran dress, La Maison Victor, 3rd edition 2016. Slight hang-ups about other people's opinions: model's own)


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BLACKPINK's Jennie Has A Unique Habit That Honestly Reveals How Comfortable She Is With Lisa
The habits of a person reveal so many things about who the person really is: take BLACKPINK's Jennie, for example.
Jennie has a habit of playing with her hair while watching the television…
…which may mean that it's a self-soothing habit that she does in order to feel calm and settled.
She is also known for her quirky habit of taking the hoods or hoodies off of plushies…
Jennie and her weird habit of taking the hoods off of plushies. pic.twitter.com/AHQgSEpKKV
— lena (@wtblackpink) August 29, 2018
…which may mean that she has a curious and creative mind. Some BLINKs also like to believe that this means Jennie is telling the plushies that she accepts them for who they are, not for what they are wearing.
A habit is also a reflection of how a person views her relationship with other people, so whenever Jennie does this to Lisa while they're walking…
…or while they're just casually exploring the airport…
…or simply following their schedule, you can see that her unique habit of always clinging onto Lisa's arm means that she feels particularly close to her.
Jennie's adorable habit comes out whenever she's casually walking with Lisa — and onlookers can clearly see that Lisa's already used to it, based on her comfortable body language, too.
The concept of "personal space" doesn't exist between these two since they are such close friends, after all.
In fact, Jennie and Lisa deeply care for one another, so they try to take turns in taking care of each other — check the next article below to see some of the most heartwarming gestures they've done in the name of their cute friendship.
5 Touching Moments When BLACKPINK's Jennie And Lisa Took Care Of Each Other — And It's Proof They're Totally BFFs
BLACKPINK's Rosé Couldn't Accept A Fan's Gift, But What She Did Instead Shows Her True Personality
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After successful transition to Eventus in U.S. last year, firm taps Validus platform for futures, fixed income and equities surveillance in Europe
AUSTIN, Texas / LONDON, June 23, 2020 – Eventus Systems, Inc., a multi-award winning global trade surveillance and risk management software platform provider, today announced that INTL FCStone Ltd., the London-based European subsidiary of Fortune 500 company INTL FCStone Inc., will deploy the firm's Validus platform for market surveillance activities throughout the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Building on last year's adoption of the platform for futures market surveillance by the company's U.S.-based FCM subsidiary, the new agreement substantially expands the relationship not only geographically but also across multiple product types and asset classes, including futures, equities and fixed income.
The newly expanded implementation will be active within weeks, also leveraging the cloud-based version of Validus on a T+1 basis, replacing the current outsourced system used by the London subsidiary.
Alexander Culley, Chief Compliance Officer, EMEAA (Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia) for INTL FCStone Ltd., said: "Our colleagues in the U.S. have been extremely pleased with the ability to customize alerts as well as the performance and flexibility of the Validus platform – not only as it relates to U.S. trading venues but also in the European markets traded by U.S. clients. That was important for us, as the markets here that are a major portion of our business have their own unique character and culture. For instance, the fact that Validus works well with the unusual date structure of the London Metal Exchange (LME) was a big selling point for us. We only began discussions in the past seven to nine weeks but are already planning to go live in July so implementation has been very quick out of the blocks. Eventus has worked closely with us to reduce our costs and offer us much more flexibility while ensuring a more robust capability on each of the many markets in which we operate."
Eventus CEO Travis Schwab said: "It's particularly gratifying that INTL FCStone has chosen to expand significantly on our relationship after seeing the benefits of Validus first-hand over the course of the past year. This is a proven platform within the organization in reducing false positive alerts, enabling compliance staff to make better use of their time and achieving tangible cost efficiencies. We've worked diligently to ensure we cover the markets European firms need, as well as successfully address the unique regulatory requirements and exchange rules in the region."
Eventus this year established a presence in Europe with staff in London to support clients locally and grow its business in the region. The firm is now actively surveilling activity for clients on more than 100 exchanges and trading venues around the world, regularly adding additional market centers upon client requests.
Validus is the first platform to apply machine learning in concert with a procedural approach to cut down on false positive alerts while ensuring firms have the necessary data to respond quickly and comprehensively to regulatory inquiries.
About Eventus Systems
Eventus Systems is a leading global provider of multi-asset class trade surveillance and market risk solutions. Its powerful, award-winning Validus platform is easy to deploy, customize and operate across equities, options, futures, foreign exchange (FX), fixed income and digital asset markets. Validus is proven in the most complex, high-volume and real-time environments of tier-1 banks, brokerages, futures commission merchants (FCMs), clearing firms, trading firms, market centers, buy-side institutions and corporates. The company's rapidly growing client base of more than 60 firms relies on Validus and Eventus' responsive support and product development teams to overcome its most pressing regulatory challenges. For more, visit www.eventus.com.
About INTL FCStone Inc.
The INTL FCStone Inc. group of companies provides financial services worldwide through its subsidiaries, including physical commodities, securities, exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivatives, risk management, global payments and foreign exchange products in accordance with applicable law in the jurisdictions where services are provided. References to certain over-the-counter ("OTC") products or swaps are made on behalf of INTL FCStone Markets, LLC ("IFM"), a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and provisionally registered with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") as a swap dealer. IFM's products are designed only for individuals or firms who qualify under CFTC rules as an 'Eligible Contract Participant' ("ECP") and who have been accepted as customers of IFM. INTL FCStone Financial Inc. ("IFCF") is a member of FINRA/NFA/SIPC and registered with the MSRB. IFCF is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") as a Broker-Dealer and with the CFTC as a Futures Commission Merchant and Commodity Trading Advisor. References to securities trading are made on behalf of the BD Division of IFCF and are intended only for an audience of institutional clients as defined by FINRA Rule 4512(c). References to exchange-traded futures and options are made on behalf of the FCM Division of IFCF. INTL FCStone Ltd. ("IFL") is registered in England and Wales, company no. 5616586. IFL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registration number FRN:446717) to provide to professional and eligible customers including: arrangement, execution and, where required, clearing derivative transactions in exchange traded futures and options. IFL is also authorised to engage in the arrangement and execution of transactions in certain OTC products, certain securities trading, precious metals trading and payment services to eligible customers. IFL is authorised & regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services. IFL is a category 1 ring-dealing member of the London Metal Exchange. In addition IFL also engages in other physically delivered commodities business and other general business activities which are unregulated and not required to be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. INTL FCStone Inc. acts as agent for IFL in New York with respect to its payments services business. INTL Asia Pte Ltd. acts as agent for IFL in Singapore with respect to its payments services business.
Trading swaps and over-the-counter derivatives, exchange-traded derivatives and options and securities involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. The information herein is not a recommendation to trade nor investment research or an offer to buy or sell any derivative or security.
Further information on INTL is available at www.intlfcstone.com.


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Olympics-Ring row blamed as Indonesian swimmers left out to dry
JAKARTA, Indonesia – An ongoing copyright row between Indonesian sports federations over the use of the Olympic rings symbol has been specified as the cause for the withdrawal of funding for local swimmers, according to their national coach.
"I don't want to comment on the current situation but yes, we're facing the same old problem about the budget," head swimming coach Albert Susanto told the Jakarta Globe on Thursday.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have threatened to ban Indonesia and strip them of the 2018 Asian Games hosting rights if the Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) continue to use the rings in their logo.
The IOC said only the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) were allowed to use the iconic symbol. Talks between the Indonesian federations have so far failed to find a resolution.
(READ: Indonesia fails to solve Olympic ring row amid IOC ban talks)
With the Southeast Asian Games taking place in Singapore in June, Susanto said his athletes had been forced to wait on precious money which had delayed preparations for the region's biennial event.
"Our plan was to start with the general preparations in January. The government, as usual, gets the state budget ratified around that time," he said.
"So the payment of athletes' salaries was delayed. They have just received their January salaries this month, though they have been training since January."
Susanto said the Indonesian Aquatic Association (PRSI), like most sporting bodies in the country, were wary of getting involved in the ring row between the two federations who split a decade ago.
KOI now take responsibility for the participation of Indonesia at major sporting events, such as the Asian Games and Olympics, while KONI heads the sporting associations in the fourth largest country in the world by population.
Susanto said the PRSI had received short-term funding from it's provincial offices around the country, which meant their athletes could go to Australia for training.
An application to the Golden Indonesian Program, who look after athletes competing overseas in multi-sports events in the complex system, were only willing to contribute funding for competitions and not training outside Indonesia, the report said.
"We all know it is not easy to do it on our own. Since we decided to send our athletes to practice in Australia, it will cost a fortune," Susanto said.
"Each athlete requires A$3,000 ($2,284) for monthly expenses and the competitions they'll participate in. So we really appreciate their support." –Rappler.com


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Eve White is about to be sold to the highest bidder.
Desperate to escape a life she didn't choose, she's sent away from her foster home one fateful night to be sold as another man's property. Determined to survive by any means necessary, she makes it her goal to cash-in on her circumstances and run, because Eve's only focus is her boys. The foster brothers she grew up protecting are her only concern—sheltering them and herself, the best that she can. But a half a million dollars for two years of her time paid by a sweet, silent, dashing man is one wild card Eve didn't see coming.
Asher Strong has spent his life with one solitary focus: her.
Haunted by a single night from his past, Asher has made it his life's work to right the wrongs, but from the moment he lays eyes on the raven-haired beauty, everything changes. He becomes obsessed with protecting her, showering her in the love she never had as a child, and welcoming her into his home and his life forever. It isn't long before the sexual tension between them ignites into a blaze that they are powerless to contain, until one more fateful night threatens to shatter it all.
"I can't wait to be buried inside you," I whispered in her ear.
"I'm ready, but I'm scared," she said softly with her eyes averted to the trees shrouding us.
"Hey, beautiful, look at me," I whispered in the darkness. Her eyes opened slowly and she pushed one hand through my hair. Just her touch calmed every last ragged nerve I had.
"Sweetheart, this is my first time, too. I waited a long time for you, for this. I couldn't imagine being with anyone else but you. This is the beginning for us, baby. This is my forever," I breathed and soothed her anxiety with a slow kiss on the lips. She cupped my stubbled jawline and reassured me with every stroke that she felt this, too. This thing between us was alive and real and pulsed just as steadily as the beat of our hearts. She was ready.
I returned her kiss slowly as I eased my cock into her, inch by slow inch. I wanted to make this feel as good for her as it already did for me. Nerve endings sizzled, and all the sense I had left my brain as I tried to control myself in those first few moments. Time stopped, and the cool breeze whistled through the trees as we kissed and I eased myself inside her body, reveling in the feel of her skin on mine. I pushed myself to the limit. With her, I pushed myself home.
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Cyber Security interview with Dorset Police Cyber Crime Unit
This October is the fifth European Cyber Security Month, an annual awareness campaign that hopes to raise awareness of cyber security threats.
Alongside this, the campaign hopes to promote cyber security among individuals and organisations, as well as providing the necessary resources to protect themselves online.
To help raise awareness, SALT.agency is interviewing one cyber security expert a week to see what their take is on the evolution of cyber security, how aware businesses are today, and what we need to prepare ourselves for in the future.
This week we're talking to officer Jake Moore from the Dorset Police Cyber Crime Unit.
Take a look at what he had to say about Cyber Crime below:
People who work in digital industries are becoming increasingly aware and apart of cyber security, but do you think awareness has risen for the average person?
Short answer is yes but it's not just a digital industry factor, it is also compounded with age groups.
I speak to many digital start ups who are usually well aware of the new threats and most take measures to mitigate these risks they have learnt about.
For example, I see more and more 20-35 year olds using password managers; much more than any other age group.
However, I am still seeing the other side of the coin where people find security an "inconvenience".
This is where problems still lie and these are the ones who are targeted.
For example, people may be in high positions in digital industries but in departments who have little knowledge about security (stereotypically speaking the old guy in finance) with the same "cats name" password for work and home accounts poses a huge threat to that or any company.
What advice would you give to the person on the street in regards to cyber security and their personal details?
Use a password manager, set up two factor authentication on ALL accounts and beware of the latest term on the block "social engineering" where people will try and bypass security into buildings or even manipulate your security answers to reset passwords (for example find out your first school in an attempt to reset a password from security questions).
There were more than 1,000 incidents reported by the National Cyber Security Centre in its first year of operation, does this number surprise you? Would you expect it to go up in 2018?
This number surprises me, yes, as I thought it would have been 100 times more.
Cyber breaches are well known to be underreported so this number still will not truly represent the actual data.
I speak with businesses weekly in order to build on their cyber security and I am told of attacks such as Ransomware on a regular occurrence yet none of them tend to report it.
This is solely because they cannot deal with the possibility that the story may get out and damage their brand and marketing.
None of the incidents reported were classed as category one levels, which would involve interference with the democratic system. Given what's happened in the US, do you feel that security experts should be guarding against foreign meddling in future UK elections?
I think there is always a level of guarding any sort of foreign meddling, however, as long as UK elections stay in paper format, we should not need to worry about it much more than is in place.
There are other dangers which pose a bigger threat such as cyber attacks on power or water supplies which need mitigation and therefore more funding.


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Vinny Pazienza: an American boxing legend
March 28, 2017
Vinny Pazienza is an American boxer that was born and raised in Cranston, Rhode Island. Pazienza has won five world titles at three different weight classes, and he is noted for breaking his neck in a car accident, and five days later, starting to train, as he did before the accident.
Vinny Pazienza has fought some of the toughest fighters that have ever boxed, such as Roberto Duran, and Robert Mayweather, and he has an amazing story behind both his career and life.
Vinny Paz's first fight was in 1983, at the super lightweight division and with his first match it was a win by technical knockout (TKO). This was just the beginning of Vinny's success in his boxing career. After his first match, he went undefeated for 13 more fights, until he faced Abdelkader Marbi, who won by a TKO in the fifth round of the fight.
When he was beat he lost his motivation to be what he once was so he took six months to train. In those six months, he moved up to a new weight class junior lightweight. He won a title in this weight class, in three fights, but then lost it to Roger Mayweather the father of Floyd "Money" Mayweather. After the Mayweather fight Vinny was training viscously to get better and better each day.
One morning, after his run, Vinny was on his way home with a friend, and he was in a very brutal car accident. Vinny's neck was broken, and sitting one and a half inches away from his spinal cord; any closer and it would have paralyzed him. Vinny was put in a halo, yet this did not stop him from training. Five days after being put in the halo he was training; his performance was nothing spectacular, but with a broken neck, that is very risky and impressive.
Vinny Pazienza was truly one of the greatest boxers to ever step in the ring. He was like a piece of art work when he fought; he was so graceful with his punches and the way he danced to avoid his opponents.
There is truly no one else like the champ Vinny the "pazmanian devil".


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Discussion in 'Dovetail Live Article Discussion' started by DTG Natster, May 27, 2021.
The class 380 is made by Siemens
Oh wow. This looks great.
Glad to see the branch lines are included. If this route is anywhere close to ECW in terms of quality, it is going to be fantastic. Super hyped. That said, I'm focused on Mass Effect Legendary Edition right now so it probably won't be an instant buy, but it will definitely reach my collection if not riddled with silly mistakes/bugs. Cannot wait for the stream tomorrow night. Incidentally, I wonder why it's at 9pm?
The route is set in 2011
Just one thing so far. Please please please ensure any/all depot runs can achieve a gold medal from day one. No more bronze medals for a perfect movement.
Hmm this one is interesting...
Can anyone say that the Class 313 and Class 314 are very similar, if not almost the exact same with some minor differences?
I ask that because the Class 313 is also coming to East Coastway soon, it's indicated on the roadmap.
Anyways, hopefully DTG will get the traction motors right. Just like with what they did with the Class 365.
I am on the fence with this route, I am looking forward to the stream to see how it looks.
If you'd like to see more details/screenshots, go to Steam located here https://store.steampowered.com/app/...e_Line_Glasgow__Newton__Neilston_Route_AddOn/
Time will tell.
This looks decent, although I may wait until more than one train can be used on the route. Have spent a lot of time North of the border both chasing 37s in the early to mid 90s and working in the 2006-2014 period so appreciate the detail.
I second this. In almost all routes there are several services where we cannot achieve a gold. Or there will be a super tight timetable that feels like a racing game. Both of these are so bad in terms of gameplay.
It's very Carmen Coleman
They are basically the same train by the same manufacturer the only differences are interiors and the 313 is third rail (DC) and the 314 is overhead (AC)
This is probably nitpicking too much, but one criticism already is the destination plate on the 314. In the game it looks like a white sticker on the outside of the train, whereas in real life the destination plate is sunken behind glass.
probably because the blinds are fixed displays and not changeable. Literally a sticker slapped on hope I'm wrong...
I am going to love this dlc i have seen people saying that the class 385 would be better suited on routes like a semi-fast to Edinburgh me personally would rather see the class 380 as an add on dlc for this route but that is just my opinion
I hate the Automatic Displays DTG and TrainSim-Matt
Please Let the player changed the Destinations on the Base Route.
Well, they don't all show Glasgow Central on them... here's a train heading to Neilston.
Can anyone explain me what is so special on this route? Only one train, promising little variety in services, not very long. Please advertise it much better if this should be sold outside the UK as well. (Though the pics look nice).
It's just a nice, wholly contained route.
I'm speaking from a Scots perspective, so naturally I would be complaining if things were wrong, but from what I've seen I'd rate this a solid 10/10.
Uh fair point actually. Even though the M3 doesn't feel very special, it enhanced the feeling of the route for me in that you could spot something different occasionly.
But then there is East Coastway, which (apart from the freight trains that you will rarely see) suffers the same as Cathcart variety wise. Still ECW is one of my all time favorite routes and must have second most completed runs after HRR on my end. Didn't bother me that much in hindsight.
Question is - Cathcart or the 313 for ECW? I am not really willing to pay full dlc price twice for a train that similar. One will have to go on the waiting bench. Guess the stream tomorrow will help!
It's the 1st br class train powered by overhead wires in tsw2 so finally the gwr route has something for it's sections of track with overhead wires.assuming the pantograms are up if you senario planner a br 314 onto the route.
It's the second one. The 395 in SEHS was the first.
The wires in GWE are just for scenery, and aren't powered/functional. However you can use 'off the rails mode' to enable electric trains to work on it.
I'd say this is the first 'proper' 25kv AC British route. SEHS is barely worth a mention as its catenary is the high speed sort and isn't exactly the most detailed or accurate.
I have noted that the 377/4 has a roof racked shaped spot on one of it's cars,so is this a spot for a pantogram?If so i wonder if we might get a overhead powered version of this train.
It is for potential future addition of a pantograph. The 387 which will come with Brighton to London will feature a pantograph.
Since the class 313 and 314 are very similar, I can see DTG reusing the 314 audio in the 313, and theyll give the excuse that "its basically the same train."
Unless AP does the 314 audio, Im sure DTG wont reuse that.
I agree 380s would be a better choice even tho sometimes 385s do run on this line it wouldn't suit the time period which I believe is some where between 2011 or 2012
Fair enough it's a short route, but having multiple branches to pick from rather than a Point A to B and back surely has more long-term play-ability. While LIRR has its flaws, that route with its similar varied point-to-point services was a major draw for me. Plus, other appeals include a new UK train and company to drive - that ScotRail blue looks stunning alone.
Not really my cup of tea but it looks good on first sight, might wait till cane creek which (hopefully) is also coming up "soon"
I'm pretty sure AP used the same audio in their 313/314/315 packs - they are the same shell and motors after all
They are similar, 313 will have different physics though, as built in DC mode the two motor cars are disconnected and are fully independent*, meaning an 'interesting' ride when one motor car loses power going though a junction.
*This was a requirement for the Northern City Line tunnel the units were built for. I'm not sure if Southern have made it so that the 750V DC bus is now connected when on DC.
I'm glad the 2 branches to Neilston and Newton are included...I know many here were worried they wouldn't be, they can now breathe easier
It looks a decent commuter route...looking forward to seeing it tomorrow
If you think the Class 313 and 314 are so similar, then I'd certainly do some research about "camshaft control" and "thyristor control" and third rail and overhead lines,
Anyway, I'm looking forward to this one, a very unique route in my opinion. 314 model looks superb.
Hopefully included are the additional peak time, "1Nxx* services from Neilston that run semi-fast round the circle.
For those who don't know there are two routes round the "Cathcart Circle" as well as the Newton/Neilston branches which are the "Inner Circle" on the down line which go via Maxwell Park first (anti-clockwise)and the "Outer Circle" on the Up line which go via Queens Park first (clockwise)
Looking forward to seeing the complex junctions at Glasgow Cen and Cathcart.
Every single DLC that comes out these days, the loco modelling/artist teams are absolutely killing it. The fading/grime layer showing under the reflection at the top of the carriage at 10 seconds in the trailer looks great.
Might have to get this to scratch my 313 itch while I wait for it to come out for ECW.
Of course they get the ballast wrong.
There will probably be a 380 dlc in the future
Didn't know you were an expert?!
Don't take one persons word for it.
Do some research, look at videos on YouTube and pictures, the differences are very, very subtle.
The 465 is a loco dlc addon for a route that came for a route that had 2 base trains and which only substituted 375 services whilst this route only comes with one train.
Yeah I know that, was just making an example that if a route did come with one train it would have to be as high-quality as the 465 to make it worth it. I'm hoping the 414 will match the 465 in terms of enjoyment.
And it's still wrong but im not gonna make a big deal about it
I think it would be nice to have a system where the possible destinations of a route are taken from a route specific list (sort of like it is down now), but that the driver can chose the actually displayed destination on the train from this list rather than it being set automatically. Might be something to think about for the future
looks decent. will echo its shame about one loco but looks like a route that may get some additions to it in future so might pick this one up.
It may be great for you, there also may be a good chance of disappointment because you are familiar. For me, being Dutch, it is not so relevant you given it 10 points, I would like to know why? What makes this special?
I am still inclined to wait for Rush Hour, where especially the price excites me of Can Creek for the atmosphere.
The thing that makes it special is how good and realistic it looks (minus the lighting)
like the Interior of the 314 is literally Spot on, for example.
I only have 2 (personal) negatives and they are relatively minor:
1) Weathering on Catenary: Where is it?
2) The fact all 314s are Saltire livery, there should be SPT as well.
May be down to DTG having a licence from the Scottish Gov for Scotrail, but not from whatever Strathclyde Passenger Transport are calling themselves at the moment. As SPT lost most of their rail remit a few years back I'm not sure how interested they'd be in going through the licencing process for a defunct livery.
I'm sure Carmine and Cream and 'Red'* and Black will pop up in the editor fairly quickly.
*It was Orange, but because of sectarianism it was called 'Strathclyde Red'
Oooh did they fix this in the end? I haven't dabbled on ECW in a while.
The SPT livery - as of the time this route is set - was already Debranded.
With only 1 train I suspect it can't be all that busy, but they expressed their interest in using AI trains more to add traffic to routes (at least to RH), hopefully they've done something similar for Glasgow Central
The only AI train that would fit Glasgow Central would be...
The 314...
I believe the UK calls it a turnback siding
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