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I am a self-taught high school programmer (have an internship at local university), and understand the fundamentals of C++ and other related languages. I am looking to expand into game development, and have found a good DirectX book from which I will study. However, what are some good resources (online tutorials/books/etc) for C++ game programming which are tailored towards someone who is already experienced with C++? Most of the resources I have found attempt to teach basic programming, then get into game development.
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There is a clear distinction between design and development. A game designer may have no programming skills, even though it would definitely be helpful.
Concerning game development, which I presume you're interested in, unfortunately there is no silver bullet. It's an issue that has been bothering me for a lot of time. It definitely depends on what you need to do, what you like and how much time you're prepared to invest in gamedev.
What I know is that the best way to learn how to code games is to actually code! There are two wonderful ways to achieve this:
In addition, try not to re-invent the wheel and use popular/easy tools and algorithms, don't build everything from scratch, don't over-engineer, don't focus on performance or optimal design.
I'm sure you can find a lot of useful books here in Gamedev.SE and you can easily find interesting resources online.
You must also decide if you want to start with 2D or 3D game development. Of course, you can focus on tools or other parts of the game so graphics won't be an issue.
If you want to try something practical really fast, take a peek here: http://www.lazyfoo.net/SDL_tutorials/
Why don't you check some projects here?
Fit in a big community in order to learn by studying and improving GOOD, WORKING CODE. Simply studying resources and algorithms won't get you too far, as you will soon lose interest.
For game design, i recommend one of my favourite books: The Art of Game Design: A book of lenses, a extremely enjoable reading.
For game programming i have spent some time with Game Coding Complete, Fourth Edition, and i think it is worth reading because t explores all the major subsystems of modern game engines.
I found Game Programming AI by Example to be a great reference for fundamental game development concepts. It covers game math, flocking, state machines, lua scripting, advanced data structures, and path finding.


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One CU-Boulder professor's idea of how to help students learn more grew into such a successful program that it is now a model for schools throughout the nation.
Through the Colorado Learning Assistant Program, more than 1,500 learning assistant positions have been filled at CU-Boulder, helping to improve introductory courses in 10 departments and to positively impact more than 10,000 CU students each year.
Learning assistants outperform their peers in measures of student learning, and students in learning assistant-supported classes show learning gains two to three times that of students in traditional courses.
A desire to improve the curriculum to help students learn more led Richard McCray, a distinguished professor of astrophysics, to launch a science education program that helps students in science and math courses learn more than students in traditional courses.
The program also encourages high-performing students to pursue careers as science and math teachers in K-12 schools, where their expertise is desperately needed.
McCray's idea grew into the program, which is now emulated nationally. In a course with 150 students, McCray had one teaching assistant, a graduate student, paid to help instruct the course. He hired a small number of undergraduates to assist in the transformation of the course. Learning assistants would not replace the graduate teaching assistant, but they could increase the teacher-student ratio by quite a bit at reasonably low cost.
McCray collaborated with Valerie Otero, associate professor of science education at the CU-Boulder School of Education, who taught a course in pedagogy called The Process of Teaching to the learning assistants. Several grants now underwrite CU-Boulder's cutting-edge efforts to integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and research.
"I wanted to see if I could do something innovative in education," said McCray.

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Charles Strum
Recent and archived news articles by Charles Strum of The New York Times.
Buddy DeFranco, 91, Versatile Jazz Clarinetist, Dies
Mr. DeFranco started in the swing era and continued for decades, changing his style to suit the times.
December 27, 2014, Saturday
Kalmen Opperman, Master Clarinetist and Teacher, Dies at 90
Mr. Opperman, who played for ballet and Broadway, helped students "clean out all the clutter and the dust in their playing," one former pupil said.
June 28, 2010, Monday
Kalmen Opperman, Master Clarinetist and Teacher, Dies at 90
Mr. Opperman was a master clarinetist whose intensive teaching methods helped mold some of the top players of the last 50 years.
June 23, 2010, Wednesday
When You Get Caught Between a Clear Moon And New York City . . .
In a New York blackout, a leisurely gaze at the twinkling heavens comes at a price. The city and its suburbs long ago turned night into everlasting day with ambient light that blots out the stars, a permanent byproduct of the megalopolis. The rest...
August 16, 2003, Saturday
A Partnership That Depends On Total Belief
IF there is one golden-oldie show-biz moment in the thumping, driving musical ''Hairspray,'' it is the finely wrought vaudeville turn that comes about 15 minutes into the second act. Suddenly, the infectious hyperactivity of 1962 rock 'n' roll...
June 1, 2003, Sunday
Last One Out of the Pool Is a . . . Grown-Up
IN the religion of cartoon watching, there will always be Saturday morning, that holy time when children in bathrobes eat Sugar Pops 12 inches from the television screen and watch Bugs and Elmer stalk each other with hatchets. For their elders,...
March 23, 2003, Sunday
On the Big River, Seeking the Mainstream
AT the opening of ''The Main Stream,'' a two-hour PBS documentary that follows Roy Blount Jr. on a meandering voyage of discovery down the Mississippi River, Mr. Blount tips his humorist's hat to that other great river rambler, Mark Twain. How could...
December 15, 2002, Sunday
Showing the Humor In a Dickens Ghost
IF you've been to see ''A Christmas Carol'' at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in the last eight years, then you've already seen Paul Kandel as Jacob Marley's ghost. He's the one who looks like Beetlejuice, but dragging more psychic baggage, not...
December 15, 2002, Sunday
The Great Pancake Caper
HOOT By Carl Hiaasen. 292 pp. New York: Alfred A. Knopf. $15.95. (Ages 10 and up)
November 17, 2002, Sunday
Homesick in Suburbia
I GREW up in a small brown-clapboard Cape Cod in a northern New Jersey suburb. My father bought a quarter-acre lot in early 1951 -- one of the last vacant parcels on the block -- and our new house, shaded by mature oaks and maples, was finished by...
September 29, 2002, Sunday
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I have data that is given as a list of ordered pairs mixed with scalars. The pairs can contain infinite bounds. My goal is to convert the data into an index used in future computations.
data = {{1, Infinity}, {-Infinity, 2}, 3, {2, 2}, {2, 3}};
This gives me all of the unique values present in
udata = Sort[DeleteDuplicates[Flatten@data], Less]
==> {-∞, 1, 2, 3, ∞}
Now I use
Dispatch to create replacement rules based on the unique values.
dsptch = Dispatch[Thread[udata -> Range[Length[udata]]]];
Finally I replace the values with their indices and expand scalars
a such that they are also pairs
{a,a}. This results in a matrix of indices which is what I'm after.
Replace[data /. dsptch, a_Integer :> {a, a}, 1]
==> {{2, 5}, {1, 3}, {4, 4}, {3, 3}, {3, 4}}
The number of unique values is generally small compared to the length of
databut this doesn't have to be the case.
Any real numbers are possible. The
dataI've shown simply gives a sense of the structural possibilities.
Question: Is there a way to create the final matrix of indices that is much faster than what I'm doing here?
Edit: To test the how potential solutions scale I recommend using the following data. It is fairly representative of a true-to-life case.
inf = {#, \[Infinity]} & /@ RandomChoice[Range[1000], 3*10^5];
neginf = {-\[Infinity], #} & /@ RandomChoice[Range[1000], 10^5];
int = Sort /@ RandomChoice[Range[1000], {10^5, 2}];
num = RandomChoice[Range[1000], 5*10^5];
testData = RandomSample[Join[inf, neginf, int, num]];


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Especially while talking about FPS, the term "gib" is quite common. While I get it's related to a sudden and gruesome death, I'd like to know its actual meaning and where it comes from.
Gib is short for "giblets" - which are chunks of meat, or more specifically:
This term was quite popular among the early id Software games, Doom and Quake in particular, where a particularly damaging blow to an enemy or another player usually yielded a rain of unspecified meaty hunks, rather than an "intact" monster or player corpse.
Wikipedia has a longer definition along with a list of notable gaming gib implementations:
This article also credits Adrian Carmack, one of the founders of id Software, with coining this term, although this statement is unsourced.
As gibs are an integral part of the shooter experience, there are nearly as many examples and implementations as there are shooter games themselves. A few notable examples besides "classic" Doom and Quake gibs are things like:


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9 Rules for Keeping Your Teen Driver Safe
6 of 10
Prepare Him for Emergency Situations
Set up a secret code your teen can use if he finds himself in an unsafe situation and needs you to come pick him up. Also, provide him with a list of local cab companies to keep in his wallet to avoid sleep-deprived driving.
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Liz Earle Signature Foundation, 06 Honey
Product information
Liz Earle's Signature Foundation has a silky formula, offering easy-to-build coverage and gliding on easily to give a smooth, radiant finish and an even, natural-looking complexion. Beautifully buildable and blendable, with a special mix of spherical particles and coated pigments that offer long-lasting colour. Enriched with natural source vitamin E.
Instructions for use:
Smooth a small amount of foundation just below the cheekbone. The correct shade will "disappear" into the skin. Dispense a small amount onto the back of the hand. Dot onto the forehard, nose, cheeks and chin. Using a finger or a foundation brush, and blend towards the hairline. Build coverage as desired.
Aqua (water), Cyclopentasiloxane, Propylene glycol, PEG/PPG-18/18 dimethicone, Alumina, Silica, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polysorbate 20, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Sodium chloride, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Glycine soja (soybean) oil, Synthetic beeswax, Phenoxyethanol, Silica dimethyl silylate, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Ethylene brassylate, Sodium dehydroacetate, Methylparaben, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, +/- CI 77019 (mica), CI 77491 (iron oxides), CI 77492 (iron oxides), CI 77499 (iron oxides), CI 77891 (titanium dioxide).
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Editors Notes
Liz Earle, the award-winning British beauty brand, was founded in 1995 on the Isle of Wight by close friends, Liz Earle and Kim Buckland. Combining Liz's specialist knowledge in botanical ingredients, natural health and wellbeing gained as a beauty editor, journalist and broadcaster, and Kim's vast experience as a beauty industry marketing expert, they developed a high-performance, naturally active range now adored by customers in over 130 countries.
Their botanical skincare and haircare products harness the potent powers of the finest quality ingredients to deliver outstanding, dependable results for everyone, whatever their age, skin type or hair type. They have recently created a much requested colour range combining their beauty heritage with the expertise of a specially chosen team of make up professionals. Liz Earle offers an affordable choice of fuss-free yet pampering treats, and are committed to giving their customers exceptional service and personalised skincare advice.
Click & collect
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We want you to be happy with your purchase. If you're not, depending on the type of product, you can make free returns in the UK via John Lewis shops, Royal Mail, Collect+, or MyHermes. If you need to arrange collection of large or heavy items, call us on 03456 049 049. For international returns queries, call us on +44 1698 545 454. Find out more about returns.
You'll find returns information on your delivery note. Unless faulty, we'd like you to make your return within 90 days of purchase. Exceptions apply to certain products - find out more about our refund policy.
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Does anybody know a reference for basic properties of tensor products of (finite) algebraic extensions of fields?
Ideally, I would like a description of $L \otimes_k K$ for arbitrary finite extensions $L, K$ of $k$ but I would settle for a reference for results such as
1) If $K / k$ is Galois with group $G$ then $K \otimes_k K \cong \oplus_{g \in G} K$.
2) If $K / k$ is purely inseparable then $K \otimes_k K$ is local with residue field $K$ and length $[K : k]$.
3) If $K / k$, $L / k$ are separable then $K \otimes_k L$ has no nilpotent elements.


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Enjoy Windows Media Center on Xbox 360 with your Music, Pictures, Live and Recorded TV, and Online Media
A Windows Vista or Windows 7 Media Center PC includes all the software to use your Xbox 360 as an Extender. You do not need to download additional software. Use the following steps to connect your Xbox 360.
If you were previously using your Xbox 360 with a Windows XP or a Windows Vista Media Center Based PC, you will need to remove the existing connection. Otherwise skip to Step 2.
On the Windows XP Media Center PC:
- Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to Media Center, and then click Media Center Extender Manager.
- Select your Xbox 360 and click Properties.
- Click Remove.
- Click Yes to confirm removal.
On the Windows Vista Media Center PC
- Click Start, Windows Media Center.
- Select Task, Settings.
- Select Extender.
- Select your Xbox 360 Media Center Extender.
- Select Uninstall.
On Xbox 360
- On Xbox 360, go to My Xbox and then System Settings, then select Computers.
- Select Windows Media Center, and then press the A button.
- Select Disconnect.
- Press the B button until you return back to the System Settings.
Gather Setup Key from Xbox 360
- Press the Media Center Start button on the remote or go to My Xbox, then select Windows Media Center.
- Advance through the on-screen instructions to obtain the 8-digit Media Center Setup Key. Write this key down.
Add Extender
- At the Windows Vista or Windows 7 Media Center PC, launch Windows Media Center. Select Start, Windows Media Center.
- Select Tasks, Add Extender.
- When prompted, provide the 8-digit setup key you received from your Xbox 360.
- Complete the Extender setup.
Print the Media Center Quick Reference Guide
Learn more about adding your Xbox 360 to your Windows Vista-based Media Center PC using the step-by-step guide.


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Washington Nationals vs Chicago CubsSun, May 12, 2013 - 1:35 PMNationals Park in Washington, DC
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Student Council for Exceptional Children is an on-campus organization devoted to bringing important and useful information to you. Our bi-weekly meetings are for everyone going into education, or for those who just love children. There is diversity in all classrooms, so whether you are elementary, special education, or high school, this is the place for you.
Join SCEC on Mondays, at 7 pm in the Kirkhof Center. You will meet people with similar interests and goals, as well as hear from a wonderful speaker. Pizza and pop are provided and we will have College of Education apparel for sale. We look forward to seeing you there!
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19 Warning Signs for Common Awkward Moments
Your chair makes a fart noise. You're not among friends.
When the meal you're ordering has an embarrassingly awful name.
You're lost in thought, and when you come out of it, you realize
you've been staring blankly at a stranger the whole time.
Telling a story you remember as your own, only it turns out it
actually happened to the person you're telling it to.
You order "the usual," the server has no idea what you're talking about.
Saying goodbye and then walking in the same direction.
You go for a hug, he goes for a handshake.
Cheering wildly because you don't realize it's the instant replay of a play you just saw.
You pretended you were listening and now you realize a response is required.
Being asked to repeat a witticism because no one heard what you said.


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There's nothing like a night at the ballpark and here in the Brazos Valley we're lucky enough to have a team that doesn't cost more than a couple of bucks to see.
"At the end, fun is contagious and that's why we do this. It's fun," said Uri Geva, owner of the Brazos Valley Bombers.
Geva has owned the Bombers since their inception five years ago. The team is a tribute to the Bryan Bombers, a minor league team that played in same stadium in the 40's and 50's. But this Brazos Valley Bombers team is all about one thing, family fun.
"Sharing memories of the game we all love, there is nothing better than that," said Geva.
"It's convenient, it's cost effective, and it's good entertainment for the afternoon to bring my nephew and son. It's a good value," said Keith Przybyla from Navasota.
"You get a chance to be with your family and that's the best thing," said fan Rudy Escobar.
Escobar brought his family out to the park for a company outing and everybody has their own favorite thing.
"I enjoy just watching the players play," Escobar said. "The whole idea of coming out here is to watch them play baseball."
"Oh, yeah, we love it! Especially that big thing, Kaboom. Yeah Kaboom," said cousins Marianna Lovado and Natalie Weber.
And it's those special memories and the enjoyment of fans that keeps Geva motivated.
"To see a family go home and have a great memory that they get to take from our little ballpark and our little moment in their life it's worth every sweat drop and every long night," said Geva.
The Brazos Valley Bombers, a grand slam for the family on our Brazos Valley Bucket List.
The Bombers have 10 more home games remaining on the schedule. We've got a link to that schedule below.


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WLP300 Hefeweizen Ale Yeast
This famous German yeast is a strain used in the production of traditional, authentic wheat beers. It produces the banana and clove notes traditionally associated with German wheat beers and leaves the desired cloudy look of traditional German wheat beers.
Style Performance Listing
A listing of how this style ranks amongst different brew styles, on a scale from 0 to 4.
|Spiced Ales
|Grand Cru
|Other High Gravity
|Christmas Beers
|Specialty Beers
Feedback and experiences from previous customers. Want to leave a review of your own?
"Finally, an immaculate clone of a Bavarian hefe"
I've been attempting to clone a Schneider Blond/Erdinger style of hefe for a while and I believe I've finally nailed it with this yeast.
Moderate intensity of banana esters and a refreshing plumminess in the finish. Pitched a single vial for 5G to force the yeast out of their comfort zones and produce more character.
Absolutely delishhhhhhhh!
"Makes a great Hefeweizen "
Only my third batch ever and went over very well at the brew club meeting. Seemed a bit slow on the start but took off and produced my best so far. Mild hint of banana and a wonderful flavor in the finished beer.
"The result was a very easy-to-drink ale ... "
I used this yeast to brew a special beer for my girlfriend's college graduation party - it really delivered. It produced a very slight banana note, little to no clove or sulphur, and a slight haze. The fermentation temperature was about 72 degrees. The result was a very easy-to-drink ale that won over several homebrew critics.
"... produced excellent flavor ..."
Fermented at 70-72 degrees for ten days in Dunkleweizen with an o.g. of 1.056. Yeast by products produced excellent flavor for this batch. Banana and clove flavors are very mellow and a crisp tart finish goes well with the high carbonation.
"Very complex"
Fermented dunkleweizenbock with o.g. of 1.067 and f.g. of 1.013 at 66-68 F degrees for eight days primary and 45 degrees F for 6 days in secondary. Strong banana nose with a slight hint of clove and a slight, almost buttery sweetness. Very complex.
"... heavy banana scent"
Lots of cloves to the nose. Fermented around 71-72 degrees hoping for a balance of cloves and bananas. Produced heavy clove scent with heavy to moderate clove flavor and light to no banana. Brought temperature up one day to 74 and produced heavy banana scent. Optimum balance temperature may be higher, 73-74 degrees.
"It made just a perfect beer"
Awesome banana scent! Primary fermentation @ 68-70 degrees. After secondary fermentation at the same temp while transferring to the corny keg the banana aroma just overcame us. It made just a perfect beer.
"... it is going to be a tasty, tasty beer"
I brew in the 6.5 gal "Ale Pail" bucket with a traditional airlock. Within 24 hrs of pitching in my dunkelweizen, krausen was spewing out of the airlock with a whistle like a tea kettle was done. It was quite impressive. I had to rig an emergency blow-off tube with my siphon/bottling hose to prevent popping the top. That was exciting, but fortunately there were no catastrophes. This yeast gave off a nice banana aroma during fermentation. This beer is bottle conditioning currently, but sampled during bottling and it seems like it is going to be a tasty, tasty beer
"I have very high expectations"
Truly a show stopper! Using a 1pt starter I had fermentation in 8 hours, complete blow off in 18 hours! Impressive fermentation, 14 days in primary at 69-71F with a nice strong banana scent. Bottling in a few days, I have very high expectations from this product!
"... a lot of clove spiciness with some banana"
We have used this strain in every weiss beer we've ever brewed. We have 2 NABA medals with this as our hefeweizen yeast. We ferment at 68 degrees and get a lot the clove spiciness with some banana. My greatest compliment came when a less than beer savvy customer returned a glass of our weiss stating "this tastes like banana bread." Try throwing in some Light Munich Malts to build up more body in your Weiss!!!
"The balance ... is perfect"
I just drank a Bavarian Heffe I made with this yeast. It is fabulous! If you are looking for something like what you would get in an imported Heffe ... ferment this your brew at about 62 f. The balance between phenols and banana is perfect at this temp.
"Will try WLP400 next"
Started at 79°F went at 75 and then went up not above 80°F. With Coopers Australian wheat brewmaster malt can. OG:1042 FG:1009. Took 43 hours before yeast stared to be active. Tasted 6 weeks after bottling; well, banana nose is not really present, it tasted artisanal. I don't know if other temperature changed taste. End-to-end production 59 days. Overall I think I like it: better carbonation 8.371g/L than the first batch 7.938g/L, more alcohol probably 4.92% than my first batch (COOPERS WHEAT CAN WITH ORIGINAL YEAST) 3.72% maybe the older it gets the better it will be. Next batch is with WLP400 in January 2009...
"... it's still going strong ..."
Made a starter and pitched 24 hours later ... the fun started in less than an hour! Had to change the blowoff tube twice and it's still going strong less than 24 hours after pitching. This puppy is flying!
"... surpassed my expectations ... "
This is a truly excellent yeast! I prepared a batch of approximately 30 liters using one tube of WLP300. The result surpassed my expectations by far.
"Banana bomb"
Pitched at 80F and let ferment in mid-70s. Got exactly what I wanted/expected...a BANANA BOMB! Love this yeast and its versatility of clove phenols and banana esters.
"Banana burps"
Beautiful color great taste and smell. It's so good I actually dump the bottom of the bottle with the yeast into the glass, kicks it up a notch. Goes in tasting like apricots and cinnamon burps out tasting like bananas (no joke).
"Beer turned out great ..."
Beer turned out great, can taste the banana. Going to try and use this strain again.
Banana burps
"People love it"
Made starter, fermented at 72° f. Awesome banana flavor. Just what I was looking for. People love it. Great stuff.
" This is the only strain I use for hefes. It reliably produces beers like those I drank in Munich"
This is the only strain I use for hefes. It reliably produces beers like those I drank in Munich. I recommend this for anyone wanting to brew an authentic Bavarian wheat beer.
"This was my first time using liquid yeast"
This was my first time using liquid yeast. I was concerned that maybe I hadn't cooled my wort enough before pitching, because it didn't start fermenting until the morning after (about 18 hours). Turns out I probably should have cooled it a little more (wort temp was probably 85-90, felt lukewarm to touch) but it is bubbling along just fine now. Can't wait to try the finished product!
Frequently Asked Questions
I have a question about your WLP300 Hefe yeast. I brewed a hefe two weeks ago and I used the WLP300 yeast. I have used this yeast before and it worked perfectly. I think something was wrong with the last batch. When it fermented (at 69 degrees) I had a pretty good fermentation. Had some banana nose etc. When I took a sample to test the gravity it was clear! When I kegged it, the beer was really clear. When I looked at the bottom of the fermenter, it was caked with yeast cells! What could cause this? Could it be that the yeast was sitting out for about 4 hours to warm in the hot weather and got too warm?
Flocculation is not always the same with each strain, but WLP300 usually takes longer to clear, so you get a nice looking Hefeweizen. But all yeast eventually flocculate; perhaps this one sat longer in the fermentation or secondary? Did you use the wheat malt? That should give you some haze there. Some brewers will use more unmalted wheat to ensure a permanent haze.
Optimum Ferment Temp.68-72°F (20-22°C)
Alcohol ToleranceMedium
MiniFerment Data ?
As-is DiacetylNA
Total Diacetyl60.74ppb
As-is 2,3-PentanedioneNA
Total 2,3-Pentanedione4.05ppb
Ethyl Acetate38.17ppm
Isoamyl Acetate12.785ppm
Isoamyl Alcohol197.999ppm


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Box Score | Game Notes
SAN ANTONIO (April 7, 2013) – Garrett Wilson scored his third goal of the year, but the San Antonio Rampage (29-33-2-6) were unable to get past the Western Conference-leading Texas Stars (40-19-5-6) and fell to their divisional rival, 5-1, on Sunday afternoon at AT&T Center in front of 6,599 fans.
Forward Francis Beauvillier tallied his first professional point with an assist on Garret Wilson's goal in only his second game with the Rampage after signing an amateur tryout contract with the club on Thursday.
Rampage netminder Dov Grumet-Morris turned aside 35-of-40 shots in the defeat. San Antonio is now 2-8-0-0 against Texas this season and will play the Stars two more times at AT&T Center to wrap up the season series (April 14, 16).
Texas struck first at 4:33 of the opening frame off an odd-man rush. Mike Hedden cashed in for the Stars after a nice pass from defenseman Jamie Oleksiak to allow the Texas forward to walk in on Grumet-Morris. Entering the contest, the Stars had scored first in 28 games, owning a dominant 19-4-0-5 record when striking first.
Rookie Jared Gomes had the best scoring opportunity for the Rampage in the first period after Jed Ortmeyer snuck a pass to the top of the crease with six minutes remaining in the frame. Gomes received the pass, but fired a shot just wide of the net as a Stars defenseman closed in on him. The Rampage trailed 1-0 and were outshot, 11-7, after 20 minutes of action.
San Antonio tied the game at 2:27 of the second period after a great effort by the forward corps to keep the puck in the offensive zone. Ortmeyer battled on the backcheck to generate a turnover and Beauvillier collected the loose puck before finding Wilson wide open at the top of the left circle. Wilson walked in on Texas goaltender Jack Campbell and bet the Stars netminder low.
Texas reclaimed the lead only 1:21 after Wilson's goal when Toby Petersen fired a shot from the left boards while on the power play that deflected off a Rampage defenseman and past Grumet-Morris.
The Stars extended their lead to 3-1 at 12:07 of the middle frame with a goal from Travis Morin. Kevin Connauton collected an assist on the goal, his second helper of the game.
Texas outshot San Antonio, 20-6, in the second period but Grumet-Morris held strong in the waning moments of the frame, despite an offensive onslaught by Texas.
The Stars added two goals in the third period to put the game out of reach for San Antonio. Reilly Smith lit the lamp first at 3:34 of the final frame and Mike Commodore followed suit at 7:45 of the final frame to give the visitors a 5-1 lead.
Texas outshot San Antonio, 40-21, in the game and went 1-for-4 on the power play, while the Rampage were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
The Rampage will travel to Houston on Thursday for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop against the Aeros at Toyota Center. Tickets for all remaining Rampage home games start at $10 and can be purchased at the AT&T Center Southeast Box Office, by calling a Rampage representative at 210-444-5554 or online at sarampage.com.


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Trial Practice in the Age of Technology
MSU Law Trustee Judge David W. McKeague, U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, takes you on an inside tour of what the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute at the Law College offers its students. The following clips will guide you through innovative coursework and training techniques taught to students and the technologically-advanced setting that the Clif & Carolyn Haley Moot Courtroom provides.
Graduates of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute have more comprehensive training in electronic presentation than any other law school graduates. Jurors today expect a visual and efficient presentation of facts and law in courtrooms and the Institute teaches students how to utilize courtroom technology to meet these expectations.
Students use the courtroom technology early in the program, enabling them to be as effective as possible as they launch their professional careers. Knowledge of courtroom technology also gives students a career advantage, enabling them to offer desirable skills to a traditional law firm or the public sector.
The Clif and Carolyn Haley Moot Courtroom
The Clif and Carolyn Haley Moot Courtroom in the Law College Building serves as the central classroom for the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute. Upgraded in 2004, the courtroom is one of the most advanced in the nation with extensive technological support for a trial setting.
The Haley Moot Courtroom includes a full range of evidence and document presentation equipment, remote witness capability, multi-angled cameras, court-management software, and electronic recording equipment to capture jury reaction and response.
The courtroom is designed to let the students be teachers as they work with their colleagues on these advanced training techniques. The ability to combine theory and courtroom techniques will be a career-long advantage no matter where graduates of the program choose to practice.


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Shooting panos with a handheld pole is not so hard to do but sometimes it is better to use the pole with a tripod adapter and a sturdy tripod.
Advantages of using a pole with a tripod adapter and a tripod:
1) you can pay more attention what is going around you, the camera will have less movement on top of the pole (HDR and longer exposures) and the shoot is more relaxed,
2) with a few steps away from the tripod your own shadow is gone out of the images and that means that you not only have to do less masking in PTGui but also that the shoot is easier to do because you don't have to take care that you shoot the images in such a position that your shadow is at different sides of the pole in different images.
3) the legs and the shadows of the tripod will be visible in the images, to remove them you need an extra nadir patch or you have to do some cloning of the footprint in Photoshop,
4) the weight of the tripod+tripod adapter combo can be too much to carry around for longer distances.
The balance between the advantages and disadvantages of using a tripod adapter and tripod is personal and depends on several factors that can vary between different pano shoots.
About the work flow:
Leveling the pole with a tripod and tripod adapter is an easy task by adjusting the lenght of one or more tripod legs.
You do this while the pole is not expanded and your camera is not mounted on top of the pole, a big help for this is the new Advanced level with a mirror that avoids that you have to stand up after tweaking the length of the tripod legs to look on top of the level to see the bubble. With the Advanced level you can look at the bubble in the mirror and at the same time adjust the tripod legs. The Advanced level will soon be available in the NN store.
Although the legs of the tripod needs to be fully expanded to get the max possible height I prefer to keep the legs of the tripod short and spread wide to keep the legs in a low position, this is better for a good stability and to get the shortest possible tripod legs and tripod shadow visible in the images. Having less to patch or to clone of the tripod can be a big time saver.
The shadow of the pole can be very long but fortunately this is no issue at all. When you are finished taking your roundshots you just move the tripod approx. 30 cm side ways from the position of the pole shadow to a new position.
Before you move the tripod side ways close the clamp of the top part of the tripod adapter with the small handle to get the best stability.
Warning: moving the tripod with an expanded pole can be very dangerous, make sure that you master any forces or even better lower the pole before you move the pole and raise the pole again when the tripod is moved.
Whatever method you use make sure that you keep it safe !
After the tripod is moved you release the clamp of the upper part of the tripod adapter, rotate the pole to point the camera to the shadow and take a shadow patch image.
In PTGui you mask all of the shadow patch image except for a strip at one side of the pole shadow, this strip must have a wide that is sufficient to cover the pole shadow in the round shots.
Some examples and photos of the tripod adapter setup of a pole shoot of WW2 bunkers in the dunes of Ouddorp (NL):
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Photos of the setup (3x):
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The panoramas are shot with a Series 2 pole, Tripod Adapter type A, pole rotator (6 stops) and a sturdy Feisol CT-3371 tripod (*)
On top of the pole is a Canon 5D, shaved Tokina 10-17@ 14,6 mm and a R1 lensring with a downtilt of -15 degree (6 images around and 1 shadow patch).
(*) About the Feisol CT-3371 tripod:
The thread of the socket in the bottom cap of the center column is too small to mount the bottom part of tripod adapter type A.
To mount the bottom part I had to modify the center column and make a 3/8" socket myself.
Without the proper equipment and some skills I don't recommend anyone the use of a tap tool to modify the center column, if your center column lacks a 3/8" (male or female) thread and a fitting with the size of your center column is available then you beter use a Tripod Adapter type B.
If you have any question or remark then please use the Reply button of this posting.
Happy pole shooting greetings,


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17 Images You Won't Believe Aren't Photoshopped (Part 10)
It's time again for our most popular feature, in which we take photos that have made millions of Internet users scream "FAKE!" and prove that they are, in fact, real. In case you missed the previous episodes, here's Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, the gritty reboot that doesn't acknowledge the previous editions, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9 (whew!).
#17. This Is Not Two Photos Cropped Together
Even after four years of this, we almost deleted this one as a particularly lazy fake (open Photoshop, select bottom half of picture, move some saturation sliders around, done). Where the hell do you find perfectly horizontal lines in nature? But what you're seeing is actually the aftereffects of a toxic chemical spill in Hungary, and the exact line where the sludge rose to before receding (click that link for more pics from different areas, if you're still not convinced).
The red stuff in the sludge is iron oxide (the stuff that gives rust its color), and the sludge is usually kept in a reservoir ...
Until someone figures out a way to bottle and market it.
... until suddenly it's not. The official government stance on the incident is that "Everything has returned to normal." Sure, guys. We'll give you five bucks to go lick one of those trees. On a similar note ...
#16. Lake Pepto-Bismol
Daily Mail
"The Hulk's hungover again. Ready a funnel."
Yep, those are tiny rowboats, and that is water. But it's not the result of a horrific spill from the dye tanks at a bubblegum factory -- this one is all-natural.
This lake in Africa is colored pink as a result of absurdly high salt concentrations, which attracts massive hordes of salt-loving bacteria called Dunaliella salina. We know what you're thinking -- so that pink color is the bacteria's shit, right? Because all those trillions of D. salina are just taking constant, tiny bloody shits in the lake? Unfortunately, no. The bacteria are full of the red-orange pigment beta-carotene, the same stuff that gives carrots their color. Still, don't drink that shit.
#15. A Jellyfish? A Hairy Light Bulb?
A hot-air balloon somebody accidentally filled with hydrogen in mid-explosion? One of Satan's huge, hairy balls?
Actually, Cracked readers with a penchant for current events may recognize this photo from the Fourth of July, when San Diego accidentally set off all its fireworks at once, presumably causing every dog in a five-mile radius to enter a barking frenzy. They call it a mistake, but we like to imagine that some little kid just got his hands on the fireworks control panel and decided to live out his wildest dreams. The results were oddly disappointing -- instead of a spectacular orgy of burning magnesium filling the sky, it all burned in this concentrated ball that fizzled out after just 15 seconds.
#14. God's Chess Board
Washington Landscape
It's even more impressive than His Scrabble tray.
If you're familiar with our past articles, you've seen similar large-scale landscape designs created by artists to be enjoyed purely by people in airplanes and those browsing Google Earth. But this mountainous checkerboard pattern in Washington State happened by accident.
What happened was that the government wanted to support the construction of railroads, but still preserve some of the federal forests. So, they sold the land off in alternating 10-square-mile chunks. After the companies got their hands on the land, they logged their chunks right up to the very edge of their squares, stopping exactly along the ruler-straight boundaries marked off by the surveyors. That resulted in this perfect checkerboard pattern of clear-cut land and forest. Are you telling us there wasn't even one bureaucrat who could convince them to sell off land in the shape of a dick?
#13. Pussycopter
Daily Mail
Someone find a string.
For those of you who didn't see this when the video went viral, yes, that's a real cat. Yes, it has been converted into a remote control helicopter.
After his cat was killed by a car, artist Bart Jansen decided to turn its corpse into a flying machine, because there is no point in being insane if you can't use your insanity to give other people nightmares. This is one of those things that seem like it should be illegal somehow, but what law could it possibly be breaking? The animal was already dead, after all.
So, what would it cost to have this done to our bodies after we die? Screw it, it's going in the will either way.
#12. Atop Cheeto Mountain
Harry Lichtman / Solent News & Photo Agency
This picture looks like a composite of a mountain lake and a mountain on Mars. It was actually taken just as the evening sun peeked through a hole in the clouds in Glacier National Park, Montana. Unless photographer Harry Litchman is just screwing with us.
#11. When UFOs Take Off Too Fast
Not only are these "hole punched in the sky" cloud formations not faked; they're also not all that uncommon.
Weather Vortex
So this is what it's like to be goatse'd by God.
Apparently, this happens when the temperature of the air is below freezing, but the water particles are right at that moment when they haven't frozen yet. Then when a mass of particles starts freezing in one spot, it sets off a chain reaction, spreading out into a circle. The particles freeze and fall out of the clouds in an expanding ring, like ripples in a pond. This chain reaction can be set off by passing airliners (their contrails can trigger the process). The first pilot to see this happening in his rearview mirror must have thought he had triggered the goddamned end of the world.
#10. Yes, You Can Eat This
ABC News
But what color is the popcorn?
This looks like a glass bead craft you could buy at some souvenir shop in, say, New Mexico. But this is real corn, and it's not the result of patient injections of dye, either. It grows this way.
They call it glass gem corn, for obvious reasons, and it's specially bred to have such a variegated kernel-by-kernel color scheme. You'd almost feel bad for eating such a work of art, but you'll feel better knowing that the next day it'll be Mardi Gras in your toilet.
#9. There Is No Glass in the World Strong Enough ...
Home DSGN
If there was just a pee hole in the floor, this would be perfect.
That's not a Photoshop, and it's not a realistic painting on the floor meant to freak out houseguests. That's a real shaft that you could really fall down into and die if that pane of glass ever failed while you were sleepily taking a piss in the middle of the night.
This bathroom is in an upscale penthouse apartment that was built in a refurbished building in Mexico. The joker who designed the place thought it'd be funny to put the bathroom atop an old elevator shaft, and to make the floor out of glass, and then the guy actually freaking did it, with what had to have been an absurd amount of effort and expense (imagine the process of installing that floor). If you're not scared of the height, wait until a flock of bats decides to come flooding up out of the darkness while you're taking a dump.
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Does the Pandaboard give me booting information? Such as printing kernel messages to the Linux terminal as the board loads up the system image? So for example, if the phone crashes, I can at least see how far the phone made it in the boot process.


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Art Southampton, presented by Art Miami, is the premier international contemporary and modern art fair that takes place in the Hamptons during the peak of its season. This year's fair featured a carefully selected group of 75 international art galleries with a strong focus on works from 20th and 21st centuries. The fair kicked off with a VIP opening party that benefited the Southampton Hospital.
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Carolina Chapter August Social: Sparians Bowling Boutique and Bistro
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Please join us for an evening of bowling, food, and a little networking. Sparians Bowling Boutique and Bistro is unlike any traditional bowling alley you've seen. Scores are tracked automatically. The lanes are punctuated with big-screen TVs and glow in the black light and shots of color. We'll enjoy dinner (appetizers will be provided), and then those who are interested can head for the lanes.
For more information about Sparians, including a menu and bowling fees, visit http://www.sparians.com/.
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CNN cited the American Immigration Council's recent report ...
Improving the Naturalization Process: Better Immigrant Integration Leads to Economic Growth
Anyone who has ever attended a naturalization ceremony cannot help but be moved by the power of the moment. The participants enter as men, women, and children of diverse countries, but leave the room as citizens of one—the United States. For many, the path to that naturalization ceremony has been long and arduous, irrespective of whether they entered the United States as wealthy entrepreneurs or as refugees with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The process of obtaining lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, and ultimately U.S. citizenship, is often daunting. A new country, new rules, high costs, and little targeted support for new immigrants makes what should be a journey of exploration and opportunity one that may be frustrating and lonely. Consequently, in order to focus on ways to improve the naturalization process itself, we must take a step back and consider the nature of immigrant integration in the United States. The better our integration policies—and the sooner they begin—the more likely we are to improve the rate of naturalization.
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Air Products will supply its LNG proprietary C3MR liquefaction technology and equipment to a joint venture of IHI E&C International and Kiewit. It will be installed at Dominion's major liquefaction project, to be constructed at the site of Dominion's existing Cove Point LNG import terminal in Maryland.
Air Products has received its first-ever major LNG heat
exchanger order for a US-based liquefaction project, the
company announced on Monday.
Air Products will supply its LNG proprietary C3MR
liquefaction technology and equipment to a joint
venture of IHI E&C International Corp. and Kiewit Corp.,
for Dominion's major liquefaction export project to
be built at Dominion's existing Cove Point LNG
import terminal at Lusby, Maryland.
Air Products' MCR main cryogenic heat exchanger will
be installed at the heart of the proprietary propane pre-cooled
mixed refrigerant liquefaction process.
The Dominion Cove Point liquefaction process will be designed
to produce 5.25 million tpy of LNG and is to be operational in
"We have provided our LNG technology and equipment to baseload
LNG projects around the world, but this
will be our first large-scale order to be placed and operating
in the US Cove Point will be a major liquefaction facility and
we are pleased that our industry leading expertise has been
selected for this project," said David J. Taylor,
vice president of energy businesses at Air
"We look forward to further involvement in the US export market
as future projects develop," he added.
Air Products noted that it had been involved in previous
activities at Cove Point. In the late 1970s, the company played
a major role in the dry-out and initial cooldown of piping and
equipment at the Cove Point facility.
Meanwhile, in 1994, Air Products supplied a small LNG
re-liquefier. Air Products also played a role in the
re-commissioning of the LNG plant in 2003. Over the years, Air
Products has also supplied three nitrogen generators, related
equipment, and other services for LNG handling at Cove
On a global basis, Air Products says it has now
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Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today the feature, "Fox Louisiana Productions," will begin principal photography this month and run through August in Albuquerque, Abiquiu and Chama.
The production will employ approximately 130 New Mexico crew members and 2 New Mexico cast members and approximately 600 background talent throughout the production.
The feature is directed by James Mangold ("The Wolverine," "3:10 to Yuma," "Walk the Line") and produced by Hutch Parker ("X-Men: Apocalypse," "The Wolverine," "X-Men: Days of Future Past") and Simon Kinberg ("Deadpool," "The Martian," "X-Men: Days of Future Past")
Visit the New Mexico Film Office online at nmfilm.com
Santa Fe, NM - New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announces the frontier epic, "Hostiles," will begin principal photography this month through September in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Abiquiu and Los Alamos.
The production will employ approximately 350 New Mexico crew members and approximately 10 New Mexico cast members and 950 background man days throughout the production.
"We are proud to be featured as a backdrop for 'Hostiles,' said Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess. "New Mexico's incentive program is definitely bringing the film industry to our State. It's great to be a part of it."
The feature is directed by Scott Cooper ("Black Mass," "Out of the Furnace," "Crazy Heart") and produced by John Lesher ("Black Mass," "Birdman," "Fury") and Ken Kao ("The Nice Guys").
Starring Christian Bale ("The Big Short," "American Hustle," "The Dark Knight"); Rosamund Pike ("Gone Girl," "A United Kingdom," "The World's End"), New Mexico resident Wes Studi ("Avatar," "Heat," "Geronimo") and Adam Beach ("Flags of Our Fathers," "Windtalkers" and "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee").
Set in 1892, "Hostiles" tells the story of a legendary Army captain (Christian Bale), who after stern resistance, begrudgingly agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief (Wes Studi) and his family back to tribal lands. Making the harrowing and perilous journey from an isolated Army outpost in New Mexico to the grasslands of Montana, the former rivals encounter a young widow (Rosamund Pike) whose family was murdered on the plains. Together, they must join forces to overcome the punishing landscape and hostile Comanche tribes that they encounter along the way.
Visit the New Mexico Film Office online at nmfilm.com
SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today the feature film "Granite Mountain," previously known as "No Exit," to start production in New Mexico on June 13, 2016. The film is being distributed worldwide, including North America, by Lionsgate's Summit Entertainment label.
The film stars Academy Award® nominee Josh Brolin ("Sicario," "No Country for Old Men"), Miles Teller ("Whiplash," "Spectacular Now"), Jennifer Connelly ("A Beautiful Mind," "Shelter"), Academy Award® winner Jeff Bridges ("Crazy Heart," "True Grit"), Taylor Kitsch ("Lone Survivor," "Friday Night Lights"), James Badge Dale ("The Departed," "World War Z") and Andie MacDowell ("Magic Mike XXL," "Sex, Lies, and Videotape).
"Granite Mountain" will be directed by Joseph Kosinski ("Oblivion," "TRON: Legacy") from a script by Ken Nolan ("Black Hawk Down," "Transformers: The Last Knight") and Eric Warren Singer ("American Hustle," "Splinter Cell").
The film will be produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura ("Transformers," "Deepwater Horizon"); Michael Menchel ("Ain't Them Bodies Saints," "One Chance"); Erik Howsam ("Shooter," "G.I .Joe: Retaliation"); Black Label Media's Molly Smith ("Sicario," "The Blind Side"), Trent Luckinbill ("Sicario," "Rebel in the Rye"), and Thad Luckinbill ("Sicario," "Rebel in the Rye"); and Conde Nast Entertainment's Jeremy Steckler ("Black Swan," "Juno") and Dawn Ostroff ("The First Monday in May," "The New Yorker Presents"); along with executive producer Ellen H. Schwartz ("Miss Congeniality," "Pretty Woman").
Key members of the production team include Academy Award®-winning cinematographer Claudio Miranda ("Life of Pi," "Oblivion"), production designer Kevin Kavanaugh ("The Dark Knight," "The Dark Knight Rises"), costume designer Louise Mingenbach ("The Usual Suspects," "X-Men: Days of Future Past"), editor Billy Fox ("Straight Outta Compton," "Four Brothers"), and casting director Ronna Kress ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Mad Max: Fury Road").
Based on the real-life Granite Mountain Hotshots, a local municipal firefighting squad that grew, against all odds, to become an elite group of wildland firefighters that courageously battled one of the worst wildfires in history, the Yarnell Hill Fire, to save an Arizona town. This story of brotherhood and camaraderie gives an intimate look into their everyday lives, personal sacrifices and most heroic moments.
"Granite Mountain," which is the production's working title, will employ 190 New Mexico crew members, 40 New Mexico actors, and approximately 1,300 New Mexico background talent. Filming will take place in Santa Fe, Pajarito, White Rock, Nambe Pueblo, Los Alamos, Las Vegas, and Pecos, from mid-June to early September.
The film will open in theatres on September 22, 2017.
Visit the New Mexico Film Office online at nmfilm.com
Free Local Showcase Open to All New Mexico Residents
SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announced a call for entries today for the 2016 NM Filmmakers Showcase to be held in Albuquerque at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) on July 8th - 9th, 2016. The showcase is an annual event featuring a vast range of creative talent from around the state. There is no charge to submit an entry, and the event is open to the public and free to attend.
The NMFO will begin accepting entries on Monday, May 16, 2016 and will close on Friday, June 3, 2016 at 5:00 pm. For guidelines and to submit your entry and application visit: filmfreeway.com/festival/2016NewMexicoFilmmakersShowcase.
"The best part of a healthy, vibrant film industry are the resources and opportunity it provides for locals to tell their stories. The New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase is your chance to share those stories with your community," said Nick Maniatis, Director of the New Mexico Film Office.
Belle Allen, NMFO State Outreach Coordinator said, "There's no rush quite as exciting as seeing your film on the big screen and it's an honor to host this wonderful event where so much New Mexico talent comes together under one roof."
A panel of local film professionals will judge the films in various categories, and winning films will be traveled around the state by the New Mexico Film Office in collaboration with local theatres and state film festivals.
This year there are seven (7) categories for submission: drama, horror, sci-fi/fantasy, comedy, documentary, animation, and music videos.
Join us for opening night on Friday, July 8th at 6:00 pm at the Bank of America Theater - located at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, 1701 4th St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 - to meet the filmmakers as they receive awards for "Best of Film" in each category, followed by a screening of the winning films. A reception will follow.
The following day, Saturday, July 9th, come enjoy the cream of the crop as we spend the afternoon screening the top three (3) films from each category in the Bank of America Theater.
For more details and information contact Belle Allen, NMFO State Outreach Coordinator: 505-476-5671 or email@example.com.
Visit the New Mexico Film Office online at nmfilm.com
SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the comedy feature, "Ideal Home," will begin principal photography mid-May and shoot through mid-June in Santa Fe.
The production will employ approximately 150 New Mexico crew members and approximately 30 New Mexico cast members and 500 background talent throughout the production.
The feature is directed by Andrew Fleming ("Hamlet 2," "The Craft," "Nancy Drew") and produced by Aaron Ryder ("Mud," "The Prestige"), Maria Arida ("Arbitrage," "City Island") Gabrielle Tana ("Philomena," "The Duchess") and Lucia Seabra ("A Suprema Felicidade," "City Island") along with executive producers Clark Peterson ("Monster") Maxime Rémillard ("Public Enemy") and co-producer / UPM Katie Mustard ("The Greatest," "Exposed," "Shelter").
Starring Steve Coogan ("Philomena," "Despicable Me") and Paul Rudd ("Ant-Man," "I Love You, Man"), "Ideal Home," is the story of Paul and Erasmus who live an elegantly curated and care-free life in Santa Fe - that is until Erasmus' ten year old grandson appears on their doorstep, to stay. They immediately prove to be the worst caretakers in the world. Making every mistake possible, it turns out, is a reasonable form of parenting.
Visit the New Mexico Film Office online at nmfilm.com
SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the feature "2 Years and 8 Days," produced by 2 Years 8 Days Productions, LLC will begin principal photography mid-April through the beginning of May in Roswell, Ruidoso and Artesia.
The production will employ approximately 30 New Mexico crew members and approximately 22 New Mexico background talent throughout the production.
The feature is produced and directed by Thadd Turner ("Rodeo & Juliet," "Miracle at Sage Creek"), along with producers Cynthia L. Turner ("Rodeo & Juliet," "Clay Walker: Jesse James") and Lenny Mesi ("Miracle at Sage Creek").
Starring Kayla Ewell ("The Vampire Diaries," "Entourage," "Bold and The Beautiful"), Ryan Merriman ("42," "Pretty Little Liars," "Ring 2," "Final Destination 3") along with New Mexico principal cast, Merritt C. Glover ("Manhattan," "Breaking Bad," "Longmire"), Chris Ranney ("Justice," "Breaking Bad"), Thadd Turner ("Rodeo & Juliet," "Cowboys & Outlaws: The Real Wyatt Earp"), "2 Years and 8 Days is the story of Samantha and John Grey who find themselves at a crossroad in their marriage. Samantha is considered the modern day 'Dear Abby' of talk radio and as a Doctor of Phycology; Samantha is meticulous to detail and advocates communication as the key to all successful marriages. Feeling her biological clock ticking, she's ready to start a family… if only she could convince her husband John.
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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the television pilot "Untitled Mars Project" produced by CBS Productions for the CW has completed filming in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas.
The production employed approximately 100 New Mexico crew members.
Produced by Frank Marshall ("Back to the Future," "Raiders of the Lost Ark"), Kathleen Kennedy ("Back to the Future," "Jurassic Park"), Robert Zotnowski ("House of Cards"), Doris Egan ("Reign," "Black Sails") and Karen Moore ("Breaking Bad," "House of Cards").
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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the television series Longmire, produced by The Shephard/Robin Company in association with Warner Horizon Television for Netflix, will begin principal photography at the end of March and film through the end of June in Santa Fe, Las Vegas, Los Alamos (Valles Caldera), Espanola, Glorieta and Pecos.
"'Longmire' is more than just a great show, it truly showcases the incredible beauty of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico, and continues to help grow our reputation as one of the country's leading film communities," said Santa Fe Mayor Javier M. Gonzales. "We're excited they are coming back and looking forward to seeing what happens next in the season!"
"The City of Las Vegas is thrilled 'Longmire' will return to film its fifth season in our Historic Plaza and throughout the City. Cast and crew have become family to our community and are a welcome sight during production season," said Las Vegas Mayor Alfonso E. Ortiz, Jr. "We are pleased 'Longmire' continues to bring visual recognition to Las Vegas as a film location and its landscape and architectural versatility. We are grateful for the many positive economic impressions they leave on so many businesses throughout Las Vegas."
The production will employ approximately 150 New Mexico crew members and approximately 1,050 New Mexico background talent throughout the season.
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SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced today that the television pilot "Midnight Texas," produced by Universal Television and David Janollari Entertainment for NBC, will begin principal photography mid-March through the beginning of April in Albuquerque and Las Vegas.
"Albuquerque is pleased that 'Midnight Texas' will be filming in and around our city, including sets and production offices at Albuquerque Studios," said Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry. "We welcome back Universal Television and NBC for this pilot."
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SANTA FE — Today, New Mexico Film Office Director Nick Maniatis announced a strategic partnership with Panda iMedia, one of China's top online media holding companies. Director Maniatis and Emergent Media and Technology Coordinator Derrick Ballard welcomed two delegates from Panda iMedia, which specializes in the production of digital content and online promotion for China's top 500 enterprises, including Lenovo, TCL, Xiaomi, China Telecom, and many more. The company also operates a number of business incubators and is well versed in E-commerce.
"Recognizing the wave of China's fast-growing film and digital media market, the New Mexico Film Office is excited to establish this long-term strategic partnership with Panda iMedia," Maniatis said. "The new partnership will not only facilitate collaboration and cultural exchange between American and Chinese film and media professionals, but will also aid in diversifying New Mexico's economy and extend the reach of its significant and growing talent pool."
Panda iMedia co-founder Dr. Tony Ki and partner/US affiliate Ms. Irene Ran shared mutual perspectives on how New Mexico would closely work with Panda iMedia to produce cutting-edge digital content in the form of feature films, shorts, TV shows, and commercials. Panda iMedia's efforts help underscore the advantage of media and technology development in New Mexico.
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Do you carry pet insurance?
Pretty simple question - do you have pet insurance? If so, who is your carrier and would you recommend them?
I'm getting my first dog soonish and this is one topic that I can't seem to make sense of. Consumer Reports doesn't seem to think it's worth it, but I figured I'd ask my deals peeps :)
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No. I have pets. I am not a breeder. I love my pets but I do not need insurance because I am not going to spend $100s of dollars on medical bills if something should happen to them.
i considered it but from reading the reviews of the top 2 pet insurance companies, i decided against it. the reviews were typical insurance complaints.. denying claims, delayed payments, small payments approved, etc. most reviews said it just wasn't worth it
i'd pay 100's and even low 1,000's for my pets, but i'll charge it instead of paying for what i feel is useless insurance. that's my 2 pennies
I personally don't have a pet, but I know of people who have pet insurance and have found themselves using the coverage. I haven't heard of problems with claims, etc., but apparently at least one more than recovered the expense.
Pets are expensive.
I don't have pet insurance, too many people have had problems with them. I do have a savings account and credit card to use if needed. Some of my pets have had big medical bills, and I pay myself instead of having to fight an insurance company.
Pet insurance is pretty important. We had never heard of it until our beloved family member got sick.... And we couldnt afford to put him in emergency care overnight at the hospital so we waited a day and went to the vet instead.... And.. I lost my brother.
Reguardless of the issues with insurance, it is worth it. Just like paying for your own health insurance is always worth it.
When I got my cat from a shelter, he came with 30 days of insurance called Sheltercare. I noticed something was wrong with his eye when I adopted him, but the shelter staff said it was a minor eye infection and gave me a tablet to mix with his food. It got much worse within a couple days, he could barely open his eye, and I took him to an emergency pet hospital.
The bill was almost $400 and thankfully they diagnosed him properly and provided medication that cleared his eye up. It was actually pretty easy to file a claim with the insurance and I was refunded all but $50 copay with a check within 2 weeks. I really appreciated the insurance.
I talked with the vet and was convinced to not renew the insurance until my cat is about 10 years old, only because it is usually unnecessary when they are young. I do plan on getting insurance again when he is older.
find out what the monthly cost would be, and instead of buying insurance, put that money in savings every month. If you need it it's there, and if you never need it, it's like winning a small lottery prize.
My pet is a rescue and she has had a lot of dental issues which have been quite expensive, would pet insurance cover this? Approx how much a month does it cost?
No, but I do carry pet carrier insurance.
Seriously though, my brother-in-law was working for Subaru (I think. He bounces around) a few years ago, and they actually offered pet insurance as an employee benefit.
@loubriccant: I've heard of companies doing that. Mine, of course, does not.
I have VPI for my parrot. This is not the best coverage in general, but they're the only ones who accept exotics. There are other companies that cover 100%. VPI averages at about 50% for me. I find it worth it for the surprise illnesses. I am the type to do everything possible for my bird, so I plan to always keep it.
@portezbie: they tend not to cover pre-existing conditions.
I have VPI pet insurance and it has been a life saver for my family and our labrador. A couple of things to put out there at the forefront;
1. We treat our dog as part of the family and would do anything for her. She's not just some animal we tie out in the back yard.
2. We recognize insurance for what it is..... INSURANCE. We made the decision to buy insurance because it basically gives us the piece of mind that we will not have to make a hard decision based upon finances. Now that is within reason, of course.
My brother and I purchased our labradors from the same litter 7 years ago. We bought insurance, he did not. I estimate that I have paid $1700 into insurance over 7 years. (Bro +$1700)
Two years ago my lab tore both of her ACL's in her back knees, within about 6 months of each other. Insurance picked up half the cost. Still was a bunch of $$$$ but not overwhelming. I wouldn't say I've broken even but I am pretty close.
About six months ago my brothers lab had a lump on her side. It was diagnosed as a cancerous tumor. I watch him and his wife struggle with making the decision to have surgery or let the cancer progress. Of course thier was no guarantee from the vet. Their kids were heart-broken at the thought of losing their dog which made the decision all the more difficult for them. The decision had financial implications.
Well they opted to have the tumor removed and all is well. But, if they had the insurance it most definatly would have made their decision easier IMO. If he had bought the insurance when I did, he would probably broken-even too.
If either of our dogs didn't have problems, he would be +$1700 and I would be out the cash. But it didn't work out that way. Just luck of the draw, I guess.
I don't think if I was given the choice to prolong our dogs life (terminal cancer for example) for a few months at a huge expense, I would make that kind of commitment. But at least I have a choice.
@kamikazeken: This always sound great in theory but if you don't have the will-power (which I don't) or you only do it for a few months, you will get STUCK in the end.
I think moving forward we should avoid making comments that imply certain people care more or less about their pets, it's just unproductive. Thanks to everyone who is providing first hand experience though this is very interesting.
@portezbie: In no way was I implying that anyone cared more or less for their pet or that one position was right/wrong. It's my opinion that there is a wide range of how people regard their pets.
I know this is going to get a reaction but, how you regard your pet is a key factor in the decision to get or not get insurance.
Now, now I must add that I have owned several dogs in my life. And I've had more that were not covered by insurance than were covered. That fact doesn't mean that I loved them any less. When they were sick I paid the veterinarian bills. That is a conscious decision I made. No insurance = possiblility of large bills. And their were large bills.
But now with the insurance, I have peace-of-mind knowing that I won't have to make a decision based on financial implications. And for the extreme situation where the veterinarian costs would be more than I could handle, I now have more options available for me to afford.
This comment was not meant to imply how you treat your pet, rather to give you some insight into how I treat mine.
@jimmyd103: 1. We treat our dog as part of the family and would do anything for her. She's not just some animal we tie out in the back yard.
Ok, whatever. And do you think VPI is the way to go? How much do you pay a month approx?
We have never carried insurance. We have ferrets and until recently have not found coverage for them. Since we have rescued for years, we have always had a good relationship with our vets. But a lot of treatment has been administered at home too.
I highly recommend both for financial reasons and good results that pet owners consider this book: "Dr Pitcairn's complete guide to Natural health for Dogs and Cats". Also, many remedies found in your health food store can be applied to you pet, just keep in mind that doses are recommended for 180 lb. person, and dilute if necessary.
I also want to mention that my vet was so amazed at the results of a treatment for pet cancer I had used (essiac) that he is now using it on several other animals with good results. jimmyd103's brother may have benefited from this also.
I do not have pet insurance and recently my 13-year-old Rottweiler mix needed surgery. At that point I was wishing I had pet insurance but then I did the math. I got Jesse when she was 2 and if I had gotten insurance then, I would have paid $2640 by now assuming a low $20/month premium. Up until the surgery, I've probably spent around $200 on her over the past 11 years on check-ups and rabies shots. Her surgery was $600 so I came out ahead.
My sister on the other hand pays about $12/month for her young dachshund and has said it's been worth it because he has had a lot of health problems.
Do you know which insurer your sister has? Wow, I didn't realize how expensive vets in nyc were, my poodle recently had to have 8 teeth removed, and it cost about 1,000
@portezbie: If I remember correctly, it's actually a private deal through her vet who offers it as part of his practice. She lives in NC and has 3 dogs so I think he gave her a really good deal. I was teasing her for being a sucker but after heartworms, a cut paw, and a cracked vertebrae, she's coming out on top so far.
Also, $1000 for teeth extraction?? OUCH! I live in pricey Los Angeles and had expected my dog's lump-removal surgery to be in the thousands and was shocked when it came out to around $585. Still a lot of money but really low for an operation involving full anesthesia.
Hell no. Pets are replaceable.
@portezbie: I think we started paying about $18 a month and now around $22
@thewronggrape: $585... that is a great deal. Stay with that vet.
@portezbie: See what I mean?
" @iggz: Hell no. Pets are replaceable."
i have something from my vet. I basically pre-pay everything for the year at a discounted rate and if anything happens i take her in and have like a $10 copay.
I also just got a puppy. I looked into insurance and I did not think it was worth it. (I agree with Consumer Reports...) I ended up going with Pet Assure. It's awesome! I save a nice chunk of money every time I go to the vet. And it's only $9.95 a month, so you can't go wrong.
wow. I live in the Bay Area of CA and think I have seen the most expensive emergency vet ever. My 2yr old cat loves to eat rubber bands - weirdo. Anyway, a guest had left one of those huge "head" size hair ties and inadvertently dropped it on the floor of the guest room, where this cat found and ate it. I guess he thinks they're worms or something. It ended up blocking his intestines. The emerg vet want to do do surgery that would've run $2700-$3500. Yikes! Told him no way at this cost. So we decided to keep him on IV fluids for 24 hrs and see if it could work it's way out. It did so only cost $685. Alls wells that ends well. Although I don't have ins I can see where it would be useful. But, I have 4 cats and that would break the bank for us. I'd rather pay my house payment than pet insurance....
Okay, I talked to my sister and she doesn't have pet insurance per se but more like a healthcare plan. She plays a monthly fee which includes unlimited exams a month. Of course there will be months she won't go in at all but then will be a month where she probably will need to a few times for whatever comes up and follow-up visits. She also gets discounts towards services because she is a "paid member" of the vet. I guess it's almost like being a gym member.
@thewronggrape: Thanks a bunch for talking to your sister. It sounds like this is the sort of thing that a lot of people have, and it sounds like a good system honestly. However, I havent heard of a service like this provided by any of the vets in my area which is a bummer. Thank you again though for asking her.
Cat gets sick? Get a new one!
I don't have it but plan 2. I have cats, 3 mo ago I had 6, then 4, now7 (3 orphaned kittens added). They are indoor/outdoor, all my cats were strays or came from litters of strays, especially durring the summer (coyote issues) my cats will not hear of being kept in. Where we used 2 live, we lost more cats than I can count & I fixed them ALL!
I know our lives are better with animals, I am not sure animals wouldn't be better off w/o humans period. I know some pets you HAVE 2 keep indoors, I don't believe csts fall into that category. Yes they live longer but the quality life of an indoor cat I ? I don't believe I could bring myself 2 own a cat that had 2 B kept indoors 24/7. Me personally, I'd trade safety 4 freedom.
My neighbor who I always got along with trapped one of my cats and took her to the pound, she came home less than 24 hr later. 2 days later she began sneezing, everyone began sneezing. My 8 yr old CatDog & 5 yr old Munchkin stopped eating and were hospitalized on IV.
Long story short. Catdog passed away second night at the vet (completely unexpected, we thought Munchkin would be the one to go). Munchkin came home, went to the ER vet the same night and stayed for 2 more days.
The first vet bill was $500+ and second $1700
I alays said I would not spend that kind of money on a sick animal but when you are actually making life and death decisions especially with an otherwise healthy animal, you might be suprised at what you will do to save them.
Yeah, for sure, I'm getting insurance.
P.S. Please spread the word, cats and dogs are being skinned ALIVE in China at the rate of about 8 a minute. $1 a skin, some are even boiled alive. Check youtube, China fur trade, China animal torture, etc.
This is just soooo frigging wrong, it has got to be stopped.
FYI all the pet insurance I have read about. You pay the bill and they reimburse you so you can use ANY VET. :)


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I want to calculate the angle between the direction the soldier is currently facing and the object, so I can correctly pan some audio (stereo only).
The diagram below describes my problem. I want to calculate the angle between the two dashed lines. One dashed line connects the player and the object, and the other is a line representing the direction the player is facing from the point the player is at.
At the moment, I am doing this (assume player, object and direction are all vectors with 3 points, x, y and z):
Vector3d v1 = direction;
Vector3d v2 = object - player;
float angle = acos(dotProduct(v1, v2));
But it seems to give me incorrect results. Any advice?
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Vector3d soldier = Vector3d(1.f, 1.f, 0.f);
Vector3d object = Vector3d(1.f, -1.f, 0.f);
Vector3d dir = Vector3d(1.f, 0.f, 0.f);
Vector3d v1 = dir;
Vector3d v2 = object - soldier;
long steps = 360;
for (long step = 0; step < steps; step++) {
float rad = (float)step * (M_PI / 180.f);
v1.x = cosf(rad);
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