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War looms on the horizon, and although the Iron Horde poses a substantial threat to all of Azeroth, old grudges between the Alliance and the Horde are not so easily set aside. As Warlords of Draenor development continues, we wanted to share some exciting changes coming to PvP gear and how you'll earn it in the expansion.
PvP gear in Warlords will no longer have PvP-specific stats. Instead, it will scale up to a higher item level as soon as you enter a designated PvP area, such as an Arena or Battleground, or as soon as you enter PvP combat anywhere else in the world. If you're out questing with PvP gear, your items' base item level will be used while fighting back the Iron Horde, but the second that raiding Druid tries to gank you, your higher PvP item level kicks in and you'll have the upper hand. Each piece of PvP gear will have its PvP item level displayed clearly on its tooltip, so there's no guesswork involved.
On top of that, all gear—even gear found in PvE content—will be scaled up to a certain minimum item level in any designated PvP area. That minimum is still lower than any of the actual PvP gear, but a fresh level-100 character who's just wearing some dungeon gear, or even whatever they picked up while questing, will not be at quite as severe a disadvantage should they choose to step into a Skirmish or Random Battleground.
One added benefit of this new system is that most PvE gear will no longer need to be downscaled in PvP areas, as the equivalent PvP gear is already a higher item level in PvP situations. Instead of making players wearing PvE gear feel weaker in PvP, this makes it so players wearing PvP gear feel stronger. The only exception is Mythic raid gear. Mythic's PvE item level and Conquest's PvP item level are very close, so we'll be downscaling Mythic gear slightly in designated PvP areas just to make sure that Conquest gear remains the best available for PvP.
What's In the Box?!
The Warlords of Draenor expansion will also bring some major improvements to the way PvP gear is earned. For starters, we're vastly improving the bonus rewards you can earn from doing Random or Call to Arms Battlegrounds. At the end of a match, you'll earn a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Strongbox—or possibly all three. Which Strongboxes you earn depends on how well your team did in the match, but you can still earn them even if your team doesn't win.
Take Warsong Gulch,for example. If your faction captured at least one flag before the game ended, you'll get the Bronze Strongbox. Capture a second, and you'll earn both the Bronze and Silver. And if you capture all three, not only do you win the game, but you'll also earn all three Strongboxes. We'll be restructuring the scoring of other Battlegrounds slightly (such as changing Arathi Basin to end at 1,500 points) so it's easy to figure out what you need for each Strongbox.
Inside those Strongboxes could be any number of rewards: Honor points, Conquest points—even gear. Better Strongboxes can have better rewards, so even if your team is behind in the match, it's worth keeping up the fight to try to earn the best reward you can.
Of course, Skirmishes (the unranked Arenas we announced a little while back) will have rewards as well. We're still discussing exactly how we want to hand them out, but you'll be able to earn gear and Honor by playing Skirmishes if you'd prefer.
It starts with an introductory set of a quality similar to today's Honor gear, except you'll earn it much, much faster. That set comes primarily through the Strongboxes, and you've got a high chance of getting a piece in each Strongbox you earn. After that starter gear comes a new set: Veteran's gear. There's a small chance to find a piece of Veteran's gear in a Silver or Gold Strongbox, but you can also purchase Veteran's gear with Honor points. That gear's PvP item level will be halfway between the starter gear and Gladiator's gear.
Adding the Veteran's tier accomplishes a lot of things for us. First, it helps make sure that someone who wants to step into rated PvP later on in the season isn't nearly as far behind their opponents in gear. Second, since the basic gear is earned so quickly, that helps ensure players get those important set bonuses, trinkets, and so on without too much trouble, and helps put everyone on a decent baseline in their ability to compete. For players who enjoy PvP but aren't really interested in jumping into rated competition, earning Veteran's gear will feel a lot more rewarding.
As for Gladiator's gear, we've been pretty happy with how Conquest points have worked in Season 15, but we are making one small change: Rated Battlegrounds and Arenas will have the same base Conquest cap. That cap can then be increased by your rating in either Arenas or Rated Battlegrounds (whichever is higher). Instead of giving you extra Conquest points, winning a Rated Battleground will allow you to use a bonus roll token for a shot at a piece of Gladiator's gear, similar to the Celestial world bosses on the Timeless Isle. This tweak makes the weekly Conquest cap easier to understand, while still providing an extra incentive for running Rated Battlegrounds and letting you use your bonus rolls on PvP gear through PvP.
Great to see a COMPLETE REVAMP of the PVP system! However, by reducing critical strike and healing in PVP situations balancing classes becomes even harder because you could potentially have two DPS classes with off heals that can do more damage and healing than say a team with a designated healer and DPS. (Boomkins or Monks for example) Now I'm not mistaking defensive CDs with direct healing abilities. That is something entirely different.Now I know this is only a small speculation on arena matches but that applies to large scale games like RBGs. I'm sure they are considering this as it would render healers useless. I know they are not way behind on this expansion's release like they have been before. I think we should see some game changing ideas this expansion!
Sounds like a lot of good changes, thanks for the well presented and formatted and informative page here =DWas surprised to read a lot of the PvP community members are being put in as NPCs, but none of the oldies. Where's Mute, the creator of Roguecraft, or Maydie, one of the most famous warriors, I think, to play the game, or Unbreakable, Lainetime =pSince starting to type this comment I have spent the last 2 hours going back through those classic videos, fun times ^^
I"m only a PvEer, so I probably can't judge, but this sounds awesome. I really feel like trying out PvP in WoD..
Why couldn't they make proper matchmaking for everything instead of skirmishes/arenas?I don't play arena because my friends don't want to. Why couldn't there be LFD/LFR kind of system for arenas where I could just click "play" and get a teammate and play for rank (not like the skirmishes)?
I like all these changes remind me of TBC/WOLTK but,I would like that blizzard puts the conquest pvp gear with the rating arena making it more difficult pvp gear :)
Oh! Very nice
Dat warrior gear...I'M IN LOVE <3
Why don't warlocks have shoulders on T17 yet? They're the only ones not to...discrimination! ;-;Edit: The skulls are pretty neat though :D
I'm happy they're nerfing CC. In MoP, it's not about skill, but about who has the most CCs xD I remember a duel prot war vs prot war and it was endless...CCs all the way, as well as loads of hp, I had to respec to a knockback to push him down from a cliff to win...Well, on-topic again, PvP looks very promising :D
I fail to understand how priests always get really bad buffs particularly Spriests, why their selfhealing still isn't buffed and how blizzard is nerfing them yet again taking away Psychic Scream which as been a priest move for the longest time. I am hoping at least with the DR changing and less CC in the game Spriests won't be so damn squishy but i highly doubt that one. :/
Succubus: Seduction and Shivarra: Mesmerize now have a 30-second cooldown. mmm no bad
Can we talk about how paladins always get the coolest gear? I mean, look at those animated shoulder pieces! DA-A-YUM!Why can't druids have nice things? (My QQ will envelop your souls)
New Dk tier is rediculous,, /cry ;(
One annoyance I hope they change is getting instantly flagged when invited to a pvp realm for world bosses. If you're originally from a pve realm you most likely don't want to flag doing pve content such as world bosses. It makes it such a pain especially when people camp the bridge to ordos.
I've played GOD comp since wrath im aware of how strong they can be WITH heals and peeling in 3s but outside of it is what annoys me. They use to be alright in previous expansion but they've just kept getting rid of nice buffs for them -.-
I loved many changes...we survived is these changes bring challenges, news is always good and the pvp needed changes.


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Nose ring (animal)
A nose ring is a ring made of metal designed to be installed through the nasal septum of domestic cattle, usually bulls. Nose rings are often required for bulls when exhibited at agricultural shows. There also is a clip-on ring design used for controlling other cattle for showing or handling. Nose rings are also used to prevent pigs rooting, and to encourage the weaning of young calves and other livestock by discouraging them from suckling.
Historically, the use of nose rings for controlling animals dates to the dawn of recorded civilization. They were used in ancient Sumer and are seen on the Standard of Ur, where they were used on both draught cattle and equines.[1]
The nose ring assists the handler to control a dangerous animal with minimal risk of injury or disruption by exerting stress on one of the most sensitive parts of the animal, the nose. Bulls, especially, are powerful and sometimes unpredictable animals which, if uncontrolled, can kill or severely injure a human handler.[2][3]
Control of the bull may be done by holding the ring by hand, looping a piece of rope through it, clipping on a lead rope, or clipping on a stiff bull pole (bull staff). A rope or chain from the ring may be attached to a bull's horns or to a head-collar for additional control.
With an aggressive bull, a short length of chain or rope may be left hanging loose from the ring, so when he ducks in a threatening manner, the bull will step on the chain and be deterred from attacking.[4] This lead may also facilitate capture and control of a frisky bull.[5]
Construction and insertion[edit]
Bull rings are usually about 3 to 5 inches (8 to 13 cm) in diameter, depending on the size of the bull. Bull rings are commonly made from aluminium, stainless steel or copper, in the form of a pair of hinged semicircles, held closed by a small brass bolt whose head is broken off during installation. If a ring needs to be removed (for example, if the bull has grown out of it), it is cut or unscrewed.
The ring is normally placed on the bull between 9 and 12 months of age.[6] It is usually done by a veterinarian, who pierces the septum with a scalpel or punch. Self-piercing rings (with sharp ends designed to be pressed through the septum and then pulled together with a screw) have been available for many years; these are also usually installed by a veterinarian rather than the farmer.[7][8]
Other designs[edit]
Calf-weaning ring[edit]
Calf-weaning nose rings or nosebands provide an alternative to separating calves from their mothers during the weaning period. They have plastic spikes which are uncomfortable for the cow, causing her to reject the calf's efforts at suckling. Weaning nose rings are also available for sheep and goats. These nose rings (usually made of plastic) clip onto the nose without piercing it, and are reusable.
Self-locking or spring-closing show-lead nose rings, also called "bulldogs" or nose grips, are removable rings that do not require the nose to be pierced. They are often used on steers and cows, along with a halter, at agricultural shows, or when handling cattle for examination, marking or treatment. They stay shut until released, and usually have a loop for the attachment of a cord or lead rope. They give similar control to a bull ring without the need for permanent attachment.
Bull tongs[edit]
Bull-holders, also known as bull-tongs, have a pliers action and are used for short periods on grown cattle when they are being mouthed or drenched. A chain, rope or strap keeps the grips closed and may be passed over a bar at the front of a head bail to elevate the head. The thumb and forefinger may also used in this way on smaller animals.
Pig rings[edit]
Pigs dig or "root" with their snouts, and such digging may be undesirable in some circumstances. Nose rings make digging uncomfortable for the animal, although a rung pig is still able to forage freely through leaf litter and surface vegetation. Pig ringing may sometimes be required by local regulations, as when pigs are turned out for pannage in public woods (such as on the New Forest in southern England).
Pig rings usually consist of open copper or steel wire rings with sharp ends, about one inch (about 2.5 cm) in diameter. These are clipped to the rim of the nose, not through the nostrils. Typically an adult pig will be given three or four rings, as they may sometimes become dislodged. Alternatively a ring may be placed through the septum, similarly to a bull's ring.
Bull handling in the show ring[edit]
For safety reasons, many show societies require bulls over 12 months to be led with a nose ring. A bull may be led by a rope tied through the ring, although a halter (headcollar) is usually also used so as not to rely unduly on the nose ring for control. If the bull has horns, the lead rope may also be fastened around those and then passed down through the nose ring. Some shows require other cattle to be led with nose grips (bulldogs). Several methods exist for handling a bull with a ring installed. One method of leading a bull is to have one person on either side of the bull with both halter lead ropes through the ring, which prevents the bull from gaining pace and also from running into the handlers.[9] Another practice is for one handler to use a rope and the other a bull-staff attached to the ring.[10][11]
Bull handling on the farm or ranch[edit]
It is estimated that 42% of all livestock-related human fatalities are a result of bull attacks, and only about one in twenty victims of a bull attack survives.[12] Dairy breed bulls are particularly dangerous and unpredictable; the hazards of bull handling are a significant cause of injury and death for dairy farmers in some parts of the United States.[13][14][15] Most cattle breeders recognize the importance of looking after expensive bulls that are expected to improve herds and profits. Nonetheless, the dangers of bull handling, particularly from dairy bulls in close quarters, are regularly proven by the obituaries.[16] Good bull management and safety practices require caution in handling beef and dairy bulls, and use of the nose ring and chain is a recommended precaution for modern farmers.[17][18]
However, in many regions, particularly in the beef industry, bulls do not have nose rings unless they are to be exhibited and they are generally driven about as other cattle would be.[19] Cows with young calves can be particularly dangerous if protecting their young, and cattle in general, including calves, steers and bullocks, do cause many serious human injuries and deaths.[20][21][22]
Generally the use of both a ring and a halter, and management of the bull by two people, is the preferred method today for controlling the bull. Typically, a bull was led by a wooden staff with a steel end that snapped into the ring.[23] A long rigid steel or wooden bull staff locked into the ring could also be used to push a bull out of a pen without requiring the handler to enter the pen for cleaning or feeding.[24] Because of the risk that the bull may drive the staff into the handler if the bull misbehaves[25] many handlers prefer to avoid their use nowadays. One current veterinary text still recommends the use of a staff in addition to the halter:
Many handlers rely on a nose ring to control a bull. But a ring in his nose is no good unless you have a bull staff and use it. A bull staff is a pole with a snap in the end that clips to the bull ring. Leading a bull with a staff gives you a lot more handling power as the bull can't get any closer to you than the length of the staff allows. Leading him only by a chain in the ring lets him run over you at will.[26]
Most dairy or beef farms traditionally had at least one, if not several, bulls for breeding purposes.[27][28] The handling of an aggressive, powerful animal was a practical issue with life-threatening consequences for the farmer.[2] The need to move the bull in and out of its pen to cover cows exposed the farmer to serious jeopardy of life and limb.[29] Being trampled, jammed against a wall or gored by a bull was one of the most frequent causes of death in the dairy industry prior to 1940.[30] As suggested in one popular farming magazine, "Handle [the bull] with a staff and take no chances. The gentle bull, not the vicious one, most often kills or maims his keeper." [31]
When allowed outside its pen, the bull typically was kept in a halter connected by a strap snapped into the ring in his nose for ease of control.[32] In the bull pen, the use of a ring connected by a cable to a fixed point was recommended as a means of controlling and securing the bull while allowing a degree of movement by the subject bull.[33] If the pen was strong enough, the bull could be turned loose, and if needed, placed in a stanchion.[34] Farmers who lacked an assistant, or a bull staff, had no choice but to adopt other means. Some farmers elected to move their bulls by tying a rope to the ring and tying the other end of the rope to a farm tractor, providing both motive power and a degree of protection from the angry bull.[35] The efficacy of this technique is doubtful, and may depend on the size of the tractor and of the bull; one authority has "seen a bull lift the front end of a tractor like a toy".[26] Others used dogs and horses. Not all farmers could afford specially designed and manufactured bull handling products, which were not readily available until the 1980s. The experimental improvisation of techniques for bull handling, as in many aspects of family farming, was a common practice.[36][37]
See also[edit]
- ^ Calvin W. Schwabe, 'Cattle, Priests and Medicine', Vol.4, at p. 16 (U. of Minn. 1978), ISBN 0-8166-0825-3
- ^ a b Jack Albright, Why and how to read a cow or bull, Hoard's Dairyman Magazine, W.D. Hoard and Sons Co., Fort Atkinson, Wis., (Nov. 2000)
- ^ Dairy Care Practices: Animal Care Series, Dairy Workgroup University of California Cooperative Extension (2008)
- ^ Miller, William C., & Robertson, Major E D S, Practical Animal Husbandry Oliver and Boyd, Edinburgh, 7th ed, 1959: p 16
- ^ Thomas J. Divers, Simon Francis Peek, Rebhun's diseases of dairy cattle
- ^ Dairy Care Practices: Animal Care Series, Dairy Workgroup University of California Cooperative Extension
- ^ C. Dalton, Noseringing a Bull
- ^ Dairy Care Practices: Animal Care Series, Dairy Workgroup University of California Cooperative Extension (2008)
- ^ Land Newspaper, Rural Press, Richmond, 20 March 2008 - p. 68
- ^ Bucks County Agricultural Health and Safety Policy
- ^ Bridgend County Show Health and Safety Policy
- ^ Canadian Farming Administration, Handling Livestock Successfully, 2000
- ^ Larry D. Jacobson, Extension Agricultural Engineer, Safe Work Practices on Dairy Farms, University of Minnesota Extension Services (1989)("During the last 10 years, 12 farmers in Minnesota were mauled and gored to death by dairy bulls").
- ^ Cumberland County (Pa.) Sentinel, Shippensburg, Pa., February 12, 2008 A farmer in Southampton County, Michigan, was killed by a 2000 pound Holstein bull in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, in February, 2008, prompting comments from experts ranging from "never trust a bull" to "always take a dog with you" when handling a bull.
- ^ The Reading (Pennsylvania]Eagle), March 1, 2010 On February 28, 2010, a farmer near Reading, Pennsylvania was trampled and gored to death by a 2000 lb. black Angus bull that he had been urged to get rid of by friends after earlier mishaps. Michelle Park, "Bull attacks, kills owner at South Heidelberg Township farm".
- ^ See C. Parsons, Students Mourn Teacher: FFA Advisor Killed by Bull, 81 Capital Press, No.38, page 1 (Sept. 19, 2008) (veteran agricultural instructor killed by a dairy bull after warning others not to enter pen)
- ^ Kerri Ebert and Michael Dennis, Pa. Ag. Extension Service, Cattle Safety, National Ag Safety Database, 2001
- ^ B. Grove & A. Mills, Bulls on the Dairy Farm, Kansas State University, Oct. 4, 2002
- ^ W A Beattie, Beef Cattle Breeding and Management, Popular Books, 1990
- ^ Cfa-fca.ca
- ^ Serious Cattle-lnflicted Injuries
- ^ Grandin.com. Injuries are caused by a steer or cow
- ^ An example of a bull staff
- ^ The James Way, The James Manufacturing Co., Ft. Atkinson, Wisc. (1914), at p. 103
- ^ V G Cole, Beef Production Guide, Livestock & Grain Producers Association of NSW, 1978
- ^ a b C.E. Spaulding, D.V.M. & Jackie Clay, Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, Rodale Press, Inc., Emmaus, Pa. (2d ed. 1998), p. 27.
- ^ U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Yearbook 1922, Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. (1922), pp. 325-28 (noting a national on-farm bull population of over 600,000 "scrub" bulls in addition to a multi-year supply of "pure bred" bulls)
- ^ O.C. Gregg, Ed., Minnesota Farmer's Institute Annual No. 15, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. (1902), pp.129-32 (recommending the keeping and testing of sires for dairy herd improvement).
- ^ Alvin H. Clement, We Gotta Have More Jails, The Writer's Club Press, New York (1984-87), at pp. 79-80. A humorous description of moving a cow to a neighbor's Jersey bull for breeding purposes, and the use of a 12-foot bull staff to get the loose-running bull under control after he had already spotted the cow
- ^ O.C. Gregg, Ed., Minnesota Farmer's Institute Annual No. 15, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. (1902), at p. 125; The James Way, The James Manufacturing Co., Ft. Atkinson, Wisc. (1914), p. 103
- ^ Helpful Information for Dairymen, The Farmer Webb Publishing Co., St. Paul, Minnesota, Mar. 12, 1927, p. 6
- ^ O.C. Gregg, Ed., Minnesota Farmer's Institute Annual 15, p. 126, Pioneer Press, St. Paul, Minn. (1902)
- ^ The James Way, The James Manufacturing Co., Ft. Atkinson, Wisc. (1930), p. 114
- ^ The James Way, The James Manufacturing Co., Ft. Atkinson, Wisc. (1914), p. 103
- ^ Sara De Luca, Dancing the Cows Home: A Wisconsin Girlhood, Minn. Hist. Soc. Press, St. Paul, Minn. (1996) pp.99-100 (moving a heifer with a tractor)
- ^ M. Cotter & B. Jackson, Voices of America: Growing Up on a Minnesota Farm, Arcadia Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill. (2001), pp. 23-24 (driving a 1500 pound Hereford bull named "Domino" by repeatedly firing a shotgun loaded with birdshot into its rear end)
- ^ C.E. Spaulding, D.V.M. & Jackie Clay, Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, Rodale Press, Inc., Emmaus, Pa. (2d ed. 1998), p. 27 (bull got a man down, knelt on him, and "ignored pitchforks stuck into him in an effort to get him away from the victim").
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Oracle's long-awaited 12c database is now available for download, according to the company's official website.
Download links for the product were available on the site as of late Tuesday.
While it wasn't immediately clear when Oracle will hold a formal launch for 12c, earlier Tuesday a company official said the release would come "within a couple of weeks."
At one point it appeared 12c would arrive much sooner than now. Word leaked early this year that beta testing had been completed and a release was imminent, but ultimately one never occurred.
Database 12c includes a feature Oracle has called "pluggable databases," which allows a single Oracle database instance to hold many other databases, allowing for more efficient use of system resources and easier management.
Oracle has also positioned pluggable databases as a better way to achieve multitenancy for cloud applications.
SaaS (software as a service) vendors have typically used multitenancy at the application level, in which multiple customers share a single application instance while their data is kept apart. Pushing multitenancy down to the database layer provides better security and other advantages, according to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison.
The multitenancy capability will be sold as a separate option, and not received as part of customers' regular annual maintenance fees, Ellison said during last week's Oracle earnings call.
An official Oracle price list, which was updated Tuesday, showed a "multitenant" database option priced at $17,500 per processor. A processor license for the main Enterprise Edition remained priced at $47,500 per processor.
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The two veteran rock acts will be taking out Dead Letter Circus and War of Ages for shows in early 2016.
The two veteran rock acts will be taking out Dead Letter Circus and War of Ages for shows in early 2016.
Check out some of the band costumes from social media posted in honor of Halloween.
A little-known Christian recording artist named Katy Hudson had a small part singing on P.O.D.'s 2006 hit 'Goodbye for Now.'
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When we first began the task of tackling the history of abolitionism four years ago, we were faced with a daunting task: the movement spanned decades, the leaders were numerous, the history complicated and the scholarly literature voluminous. And yet there was no book that told the overarching story of the abolitionists, and no guide for capturing the courage and struggles of these remarkable civil rights heroes. We decided that the way to grab the attention of a broad television audience was to focus on a handful of key characters -- that is, to create a character-driven mini-series set against the backdrop of a tumultuous time in American history.
Initially we chose to focus solely on the intertwined stories of Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison, largely because they are the best-known abolitionists and among the most important. The two men -- one a former slave, the other an impoverished printer -- are among the greatest civil rights activists in American history. They opened the eyes of thousands and put their families at risk to erase the sin of slavery. They had tremendous respect for each other and stood together for many years before, sadly, having a bitter falling out. Though they never fully reconciled, the ties between the two ran deep. When Garrison died, Douglass wrote a eulogy of his former mentor that was transcendent and profoundly moving.
The relationship between Douglass and Garrison forms the backbone of our mini-series. As historian John Stauffer points out, "To see how their two lives both evolve for awhile in parallel and then diverge and eventually converge again is a way to frame the broader themes of the abolitionist movement. It shows the movement's internal debate over fighting slavery through the political process, which Garrison rejected and Douglass came to embrace. It covers Garrison's pacifism and Douglass' advocacy of revolutionary violence. It shows both men's huge embrace of feminism. So focusing on these two men is an ideal way, in my view, to frame the entire abolition movement."
Although the film was originally conceived as a dual biography, over time we realized that structure didn't fully recognize the tremendous contribution of women to the antislavery cause. The abolitionist movement succeeded in large part because of women who spoke out publicly against slavery -- a role many people, including some in the movement, considered unseemly and provocative.
We chose to feature one of those early feminists, Angelina Grimké. She was one of the first women to ever speak to audiences that included men, and she gradually began connecting her belief in the rights of black Americans to the rights of women, causing great upheaval within the anti-slavery movement. In addition, she is all the more intriguing because she was herself a former slave owner. Grimke revolted against her slave society, left home to take up the antislavery cause, and urged other southern women to do the same. As one of the few abolitionists who had experienced slavery first-hand, she proved invaluable to the movement.
To advisor and historian Lois Brown, the abolitionist movement was a like a river formed from many diverse tributaries -- something the film captures well. "The primary figures represent different and really compelling pieces of the story of America's move from enslavement to freedom," Brown says. "Frederick Douglass makes his way towards freedom, and in many ways Angelina Grimké and William Lloyd Garrison -- two people who by all accounts are free -- also make their way to freedom. The power of this film lies in the way that it pays attention to the networks that develop. Each of these primary figures, these heroes that we behold, does come to a moment of real reckoning for themselves, where they have to make the decision, whether or not they are going to live a life of tortured silence or whether they are going to speak their minds and believe in their hearts, and go forth without any guarantee that the world will listen or will improve."
The abolitionists were originally deeply committed to non-violence, but after a decade of struggle many began to wonder if slavery would ever end without violence. This tension is key to the history of the movement. Douglass himself began to have doubts. He was encouraged to put his pacifism aside by his close friend John Brown, who urged Douglass to join his small band of armed men in a raid on Harper's Ferry. As much as any other single event, Brown's raid escalated tensions between proslavery and antislavery forces, and helped push the nation closer to war.
Finally, the project did not feel complete without the inclusion of the publication of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin. Unlike our other characters, Stowe was not a life-long abolitionist. Initially, she disdained the movement, but her own experience of tragic loss, and her exposure to slavery, changed her mind. Her book -- the best-selling novel of the 19th century -- would win the hearts of Americans and, in the words of one scholar, convert millions "to being against slavery."
Sharon Grimberg is Executive Producer for The Abolitionists
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Problem with my assignment - in need of help!
My assignment for class is about creating a program where a person can own several things. Either jewelry, stocks or gadgets..
I have therefore created 5 classes: Person, Thing, and then Jewelry, Stock and Gadget as subclasses of Thing.
In the program the user can create a person, which will be saved in an ArrayList called allaPersoner. Another thing the user can do is create a thing, which will be owned by a certain person, decided when creating a 'thing'.
To me it seems that every person would need an ArrayList for its things.
Problem is, I don't know how to make it create an ArrayList for every object of Person that is created, and how would I access a specific ArrayList based on a name of a Person later on?
It's kind of hard to explain when you're new and not familiar with all the terms and the language at all but any help would be much appreciated!
My main program(not all of it):
Java Code:public class HuvudProgram { ArrayList<Person> allaPersoner = new ArrayList<Person>(); Scanner sc=new Scanner(System.in); Person getPerson(String namn){ for (Person p : allaPersoner) if (p.getNamn().equalsIgnoreCase(namn)) return p; return null; } void skapaPerson(){ String namn = readString("Nya personens namn: "); Person p = getPerson(namn); if (p!=null) System.out.println("Den personen finns redan"); else{ Person ny = new Person(namn); allaPersoner.add(ny); } } void skapaPryl(){ System.out.println("Skapa pryl."); //this is where a 'thing' should be created }
Java Code:public class Person { Scanner sc=new Scanner(System.in); private ArrayList<Pryl> prylar = new ArrayList<Pryl>(); //Pryl means thing. private String namn; public Person(String namn){ this.namn=namn; ArrayList<Pryl> prylar = new ArrayList<Pryl>(); } public String getNamn(){ return namn; } public ArrayList<Pryl> getPryl(){ return prylar; } }
ANY help with what methods I would need or whatever is well needed, thank you!
You have made a good start. Just one problem, you have declared an ArrayList prylar as an instance variable as well as local to the constructor.
Now, what methods do you need? As many as it takes for you to complete your assignment. Do you need to add Things to a Person's list? Hmmm maybe a method will do that. Do you need to find a Thing in a Person's list? Hmmm maybe a method can do that too. What else?
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UN temporarily relocates some staff out of Syria owing to insecurity
Publisher | UN News Service |
Publication Date | 25 March 2013 |
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The United Nations is temporarily relocating some of its international staff in Syria out of the country due to security conditions, a spokesperson for the world body said today.
Martin Nesirky told reporters in New York that yesterday and today, a number of mortar shells fell in close proximity to, and on the grounds of, the hotel in Damascus housing UN staff. The mortar fire caused some damage to the building and some cars in the parking lot, including one UN vehicle.
"The United Nations Security Management Team has assessed the situation and decided to temporarily reduce the presence of international staff in Damascus due to security conditions. We are also exploring safer premises," he stated.
"The United Nations attaches great importance to the safety of all its staff – national and international. With this in mind, we are temporarily relocating some of the UN international staff in Syria out of the country."
As part of that effort, Mr. Nesirky said that most of the Damascus-based staff of the Office of the Joint Representative for Syria, Lakhdar Brahimi, are being temporarily relocated to Beirut, Lebanon, and to the Joint Special Representative's main office in Cairo. All of the Office's national staff have been asked to work from home, until further notice.
"These measures are being undertaken solely for security reasons," said the spokesperson. "The United Nations remains active and committed to helping the Syrian sides in their search for a political solution."
There are approximately 100 international and 800 national staff in Damascus working with the offices of the Joint Special Representative, the Resident Coordinator, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), and various UN agencies and programmes.
Mr. Nesirky added that UN agencies and their partners also remain committed to providing assistance to millions of people in need across Syria. Over 70,000 people have been killed and more than three million displaced since the uprising against President al-Assad began in March 2011. Some 1.1 million people have also been forced to flee Syria and take refuge in neighbouring countries.
"The UN will maintain inside Syria the number of staff and capacity required to continue running its critical humanitarian programs and deliver assistance to civilians in need. This is a priority for the UN."
Last week Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon announced an independent investigation into the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria. The initial focus of the probe will be an incident involving the alleged use of chemical weapons in the village of Khan al-Assal on the outskirts of Aleppo on 19 March.


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Cano drives in two, Mariners sweep Yankees
Former New York second baseman leads new team to short-series win in the BronxCano doubled and drove in two runs to help the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees 4-2 Thursday night behind an impressive pitching performance from rookie Roenis Elias.
Michael Saunders had three hits, including an RBI double, and Elias struck out 10 in seven innings as the Mariners won their fifth in six games following an eight-game skid. Seattle took both games in a rain-shortened series that marked Cano's first trip back to New York after leaving for a $240 million, 10-year contract last offseason.
"Both days felt good because both days we won, so it has to feel good," Cano said.
The All-Star second baseman was booed again and finished the series 2 for 9 with three RBIs. Seattle has won four straight at Yankee Stadium dating to last season.
"There weren't any expectations from the crowd today. I just wanted to go out and take care of business," Cano said. "You have to understand the fans, but it is not going to be a distraction for me."
Yankees starter Hiroki Kuroda (2-3) gave up four runs - three earned - and seven hits in six innings, lowering his ERA slightly to 5.14. It was an improvement over his previous outing Friday night, when the 39-year-old right-hander was hammered in a 13-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels.
"I think it's a step in the right direction," New York manager Joe Girardi said. "A lot of nights that's going to be good enough to win."
Elias (2-2) gave up a leadoff homer to Jacoby Ellsbury but not much else in his first appearance against the Yankees. The left-hander from Cuba threw 73 of 110 pitches for strikes, starting 75 percent of his 28 batters with a strike. He allowed six hits and one earned run while walking two.
Yoervis Medina worked a perfect eighth, and Fernando Rodney got three outs for his sixth save.
"The adrenaline comes from the spotlight," Elias said through a translator. "I've never been to the stadium so it was good to come here and beat the Yankees. I've seen it on TV but never been here."
Ellsbury, who sat out Tuesday with a sore left hand, sent Elias' fourth pitch to right field for his first home run with the Yankees. It was New York's first leadoff shot since Derek Jeter connected at the Chicago White Sox on Aug. 21, 2012.
Elias, who skipped Triple-A, struck out the next three batters and settled in from there. Showing good command of a sharp curve, he induced two double-play grounders and struck out the side in the fifth.
"He was hitting his spots. He was getting ahead. He pitched a good game. He's got a good arm," Jeter said. "Sometimes pitchers are going to be better than you. He threw really well. He's not a typical lefty who tries to trick you. He gets it up there pretty good."
Cano hit an RBI double in the first and a run-scoring groundout in the third after Jeter made an error at shortstop.
Brad Miller dumped a two-out RBI single in front of hesitant left fielder Brett Gardner in the fourth. Saunders followed with a ground-rule double that made it 4-1.
New York cut it to 4-2 in the sixth on Brian McCann's run-scoring single with two outs after Cano was charged with an error. Elias retired Yangervis Solarte with two on to end the inning.
The Yankees did not get another baserunner until a two-out single by pinch-hitter Ichiro Suzuki in the ninth.
"The young man threw a tremendous game. We thought he'd be OK in this environment," Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said about Elias. "The young man is tough."
NOTES: After the rainout Wednesday, the Mariners pushed back ace Felix Hernandez one day to Friday night in Houston. Elias had been scheduled to start Wednesday, followed by Hernandez on Thursday. "Give him an extra day and it also gives Elias an extra day. It just made sense," McClendon said. "Felix has been taxed quite a bit and he's pitched on regular rest for quite a while. It's an opportunity to get him where we need him to be. His last two outings have not been sterling outings, I think we would agree. So it gives us a chance to freshen him up and get him back on the right track." ... Seattle has not announced a starter for Saturday or Sunday. McClendon said it's possible All-Star RHP Hisashi Iwakuma (finger) will come off the disabled list to make his season debut this weekend. ... McClendon sat struggling CF Abraham Almonte, who was replaced by Saunders in the leadoff spot. Almonte entered on defense in the eighth. ... Many players on the Mariners received autographed Jeter jerseys - but not Cano. ... Ellsbury has 11 career leadoff homers.


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Il Dolce Far Niente
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Besides the buttload of homework I worked on this weekend, I made time for some fun. Last night I went out with 2 other girls to an authentic Italian restaurant. We had no idea what to do! Everyone there had obviously come many times and knew the procedure of seating yourself and waiting quite a while for service. Once again we felt humbled by the stares of the Italians as we attempted to follow suit. We made it through though, and thoroughly enjoyed the pizza and Fanta :) After dinner we walked around to let the food settle and stumbled across an arts and crafts festival in Trastevere! There were booths lining one of the cutest streets in our part of town and I happily strolled and shopped with the girls. I'm not going to lie, my happiest moments in Rome so far involve eating and shopping. But for real, I felt so centered lazily admiring the jewelry and scarfs. I don't feel like a tourist or outsider, quite opposite to the feeling during dinner while being stared at.
This feeling of belonging has come to me more regularly the longer I've been here. It hits at random times, like when I am out walking to school, or at a coffee shop, or wandering the streets like I did today. I feel relaxed and peaceful. Most often I am alone and feel as though I can take my time. This feeling reminds me of the Italian phrase "il dolce far niente" which means "the sweetness of doing nothing." Most of our actions in life have a purpose. I take my 45 minute walk to get to school so I can go to class. I leave the apartment to go to the grocery store or go out to dinner or drinks. But it doesn't have to be like that! Today I decided to go on a walk around Trastevere just because I wanted to explore. I didn't have a purpose, except my own pleasure. And that is the sweetness of doing nothing. I'm not "killing time" as American culture dubs it, I'm enjoying myself. Nothing could be more important in life.
Much of the time, when I have a purpose, I fulfill it and then move on and start thinking about the next purpose already. The satisfaction is small, no matter how big of an item I just accomplished, because the rebound rate is overwhelming. I finish my 50 page art history reading but I immediately think of the next 4 homework assignments I have. It's mentally exhausting and leaves little room for enjoyment. This future-orientated attitude is something I've nurtured my entire life with my to-do list mentality. When I find myself living a checklist life here, in ROME, I get embarrassed. I'm here to enjoy myself, why is that so hard to do sometimes?
Clearly this idea of doing nothing is something I need to work on. Maybe my "purpose" will be to fit in with Italian culture ;) Make that your purpose too, in America!
Another beautiful blessing of this weekend was going to Assisi on Friday. We left at the crack of dawn and took the train. Speaking of random things I enjoy...taking the train is one of them. I just can't get over how cool it is, probably because it reminds me so much of Harry Potter. We arrived around 10 and stopped at a basilica in which St. Francis died. Within the large basilica, there is a small Chapel that the Benedictine's (holler!) provided the funds for Francis to start his order back in the 12th century. He started it at the bottom of the mountain because that's where the poor lived, and he was quite committed to poverty. Then we made our way up to the little town on the mountain. We got a tour of the Basilica of Saint Francis, which is a 2 story church covered in beautiful frescoes. We visited Francis' tomb which is something I'll never forget for it's holiness. Then we went up to the upper Basilica to see the lightness and airiness of its frescoes. It really is an amazing Basilica, but unfortunately we were not allowed to take pictures inside. Our tour guide was a bit smelly too, which we all assumed was because they live in such poverty that they don't wash their clothes very often. ;)
After the tour it was about 12:45 and we are all feeling pretty famished because we ate breakfast at 5:30 that morning. But, we couldn't eat yet...we had to walk up a mountain first! Europeans eat really late so we had to endure. The climb was pretty gradual though. We took our time and walked along the streets of Assisi. I think my smile was glued to my face the whole time because it was such a darn quaint town. The stones were beautiful, and it seemed like classic Italy with a touch of individuality. We reached the top of the mountain and made it to a castle, where we finally had lunch! Then we toured the castle and climbed one of the turrets which had an amazing view of the countryside! It was worth it! We didn't have time for much more unfortunately, and had to catch a 4:00 train back to Rome. I would feel disappointed if I weren't coming back with my parents in October! I want to see more of Assisi!


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"Excellent overview"
Well set out and well-paced narrative. This filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge.
"Essential in understanding today's world"
A brief but very important lecture if you're interested in finding out what created the current world as it is today and understanding why there are ongoing conflicts.
I don't agree with the professor's conclusion but one has to remember the lecture was recorded in 2003 it would be interesting to get an updated conclusion with the benefit of hindsight. I would highly recommend this lecture.
"Best Audible Title Yet"
Dr MacMillan has a great voice. I felt like she was speaking to me - not reading a script. Excellent articulation and enunciation. I am finding myself listening to this one again and again, from different start points. My friends at work are amazed by how much I now know about this important event in modern history. If Dr MacMillan comes up with another title - I'm buying it. Wish I'd had professors as interesting as her in university...
"Highly recommended"
I especially liked the small anecdotes Prof. MacMillan inserts in between the events. Her analysis of the personalities involved in the conference together with those anecdotes gives a human perspective to the decisions made in Paris in 1919.
"Enlightening and well presented"
A vital piece of history to understanding the world as it is today. Very well presented - nice pace and interestingly put. I listened to it a few months ago and only just realised that it comes with a pdf booklet of 65 pages which would be a good companion to the listening. Some maps in the booklet would be very helpful though.
"History Without Equal"
This is probably my favorite history lecture of all time. MacMillan condenses hundreds of hours of research into insightful paragraphs, and she reveals why much of the world, from Europe to Africa, to the Middle East, is the way it is today. I don't believe I have ever read a book so rich with insights in every paragraph. For those who have already purchased and read the book 1919 in hardback, I would view this book as a companion volume, not an audio version of the same book. The books are not the same, but rather the audio version expands upon the themes found in the 1919 book. This book creates a sort of infrastructure of European and Middle Eastern history, so current events can be more clearly interpreted. A must for any student of history. I can only hope the author chooses to lend her power of insight to other periods of history.
"Great Read"
This is wonderfully entertaining - The content is informative, important, relevant and illuminating.
The author/narrator does a great job.
The text is an easy read, yet not simplistic.
Great book. Did you know that Czechoslovakia 'stole' the Sudetenland from Austria, giving Hitler a pretext to invade them twenty years later? Fascinating.
"Riveting history of the aftermath of WW I"
The Guns of August is an account of the first month of WW I. You get into the trenches and keep your head down. With Six Months That Changed the World... you sit down at the negotiating table and see how much of the political geography of the modern world was shaped at the end of WW I.
Excellent history of the aftermath of WW I. Professor MacMillan keeps things moving at a brisk pace and covers all the details. I downloaded this set of lectures to my iPod, plugged my iPod into the auxiliary jack of my car and into drove from Ashland, Oregon to San Francisco, CA. Six hours later I arrived in San Francisco with no idea how I got there.
"Excellent - informative and entertaining"
This was my first Modern Scholar audiobook - and really enjoyed it. If you do have an interest in politics and history or just if the political map of the modern world has always intrigued, then you will enjoy this and gain some perspective of the decisions that shaped the 20th century. An interesting nugget was how celebrated Woodrow Wilson was in Europe after the war - kinda like an Obamesque celebrity!
I love the modern scholar series and this might be the best so far. I listened to it right after the WWI series, and it was a perfect complement.
"the peace that continues to fuel our problems"
The format is excellent with the author reading the lectures, the author's voice gives extra intonation and feeling. The questions at the end of every lecture were rather jarring and did not seem genuine. The recording opened my eyes to the ill conceived and ingrained thought that this was just a peace with Germany.
The defining of many new countries,altering borders and ethnic make up without the opinions of the inhabitants, in many cases, produced a festering cancer for which we are paying the price today.
The problems in the Middle East are mainly based on these neatly ruled lines for boundaries. I had never thought or realised that when it was time for Germany to sign the treaty, the Allied Powers most likely did not have the power or will to invade Germany.
The ongoing neurosis of France of being attacked is cleverly expanded and lays the foundation for the formation of the European Union to overcome this..
Would the SecondWar have been prevented if the U.S.A had ratified the treaty and guaranteed the peace by force?
I now understand the subject so much better this lecture series should be made compulsory content for all political based education.
"Thoroughly Enjoyable History"
If you enjoy 20th century history, this is a good book to pick up. Much of what we think we know about the end of WWI (and thus later 20th century history) is not always completely accurate. Prof. MacMillan breaks it all down in an engaging and clear way. This is probably one of the best audiobooks I've ever listened to. Really enjoyed it. And, I feel like I'm coming away with a much better understanding of what was to happen in later history, right up to the present day.
"Brilliant and important history"
Set of lectures by MacMillan who wrote longer book of the same name. As compelling as it is important to understanding the modern world, especially Europe.
"A revelation"
It told a coherent story which resonates today. European imperialism of the early twentieth century has major repercussions today
The vanity of the then European powers dominate the book. Miscalculation on every side was the dominant motif which was encapsulated in the Paris Peace Conference
The informal but precise delivery. It helped one understand a very complex scenario
My reaction was despair. Human beings seem intent on self destruction. And mass destruction can now be an end in itself. Technology offers the ultimate cataclysm
A great read. To understand the world we now live in this is the essential primer
"Vital to listen to"
This book is essential. If you want an understanding of how the world has taken the direction it has, give it a go - understanding the mechanics of WW1 is important, but the political decision s made afterwards are much more so. The author (and narrator) gets her points across welll - the book is well structured, beautifully read and benefits from multiple listenings. A really excellent choice.


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Going for Your Passion
Saturday, June 11, 2011
It is never too late to pursue one's passion. I know one licensed nurse who is now taking up medicine and at the same time, secretly taking up piano lessons. He confided that not even his parents know about it. He thinks that informing them will pressure him and the hobby won't be pleasurable anymore. For now, what matters is that he is going for what he wants to do and enjoys it at the same time.
I admire my friend for his courage and I encourage others to do the same. Pursuing one's passion has no time nor age limit. You might be in a certain profession but wishes to engage into a different field. If you can afford it, why not? Say, you want to be a professional cosmetologist. Weigh the pros and cons if you decide to pursue the said career and if you have made a decision to go for it, find yourself a reputable beauty school like the Regency Beauty Institute, a Westminster beauty school. They provide the best education when it comes to cosmetology. Their graduates are even provided placement assistance so that they can land a good job once they leave the school so they are assured that their education and passion for beauty won't go to waste.
Life is so short to be spent on doing something that you do not love or even like. Make it a decision to go for your passion.
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AOL ON Launches New Series ACTING DISRUPTIVE Which Takes Fans Behind-The-Scenes of Start-Ups Powered by Hollywood A-Listers
AOL ON Launches New Series ACTING DISRUPTIVE Which Takes Fans Behind-The-Scenes of Start-Ups Powered by Hollywood A-Listers
Los Angeles, CA [October 8, 2013] –AOL On launches Tribeca® Digital Studios first ever original series ACTING DISRUPTIVE, taking viewers inside the businesses and passion projects of Hollywood's top new media pioneers. The series follows co-creator and host Max Lugavere as he sits down with such notable stars as Jessica Alba, Rainn Wilson, Olivia Wilde, Jared Leto and more!
Each episode in the 12-episode series will follow Max as he gets an inside look into these businesses and creative projects, giving fans an all-access view into these innovative ventures and the famous faces behind them. Throughout the series, viewers will witness how these celebrities are acting disruptive and leveraging their star power in an effort to better the world through their innovative businesses.
"We live in an exciting time full of paradigm-shifting thinking and accelerating technologies, where entrepreneurs are the new rockstars," said Lugavere. "Together with Tribeca we have been able to get the thought leaders in this space to open up their doors to everyone. It's been a blast going behind the scenes with all of these multi-hyphenate artists to see how they are actively contributing to the success of these innovative startups."
"'Acting Disruptive' offers viewers a new perspective on some of their favorite celebrities," said Gabriel Lewis, Head of AOL On Originals. "The series provides exclusive access and insight into businesses born out of personal passion."
The first six episodes of the series are now available at actingdisruptive.com featuring Jessica Alba at The Honest Company, Jared Leto at VyRT, Rainn Wilson at SoulPancake, Felicity Huffman at WhatTheFlicka, Adam Goldberg on his creative Vine videos, and Adrian Grenier at SHFT.com. Future episodes include: Seth Green and Shodogg, Moby's platform mobygratis, Olivia Wilde with RYOT and more.
About AOL On
AOL Inc. (NYSE: AOL) is a brand company, committed to continuously innovating, growing, and investing in brands and experiences that inform, entertain, and connect the world. The home of a world-class collection of premium brands, AOL creates original content that engages audiences on a local and global scale. We help marketers connect with these audiences through effective and engaging digital advertising solutions.
About Tribeca® Digital Studios
In continued support of Tribeca Enterprises ' mission, Tribeca® Digital Studios develops and produces original programming for leading digital networks, custom film projects in association with brand partners and digital content for emerging platforms. Tribeca Digital Studios delivers high quality storytelling across the evolving media landscape by utilizing our network of filmmakers and established track record in film and television production.
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ROCHESTER — A Desert Delight fundraiser for Spaulding High School Class of 2014 will be held on Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 pm at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 43 Highland St. in East Rochester.
Tickets are $10 each. Have a sample of the following: Chocolate fountain, ice cream, peanut butter balls, date balls, fudge, brownies, candy and cupcakes.
Contact your Spaulding High School junior for tickets-or class advisors Deb Hoyt and Sonya Cusack-McCaferty at 332-0757
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Point Park ends regular season with win over CCU, KIAC tourney up next
Feb. 17, 2013 at 6:00 a.m. ET
Senior Jimmy Taylor and the Pioneers got on KIAC win on Senior Day. Photo by Evan Skowvron.
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. -- Point Park University ended the regular season with an 88-83 home win over Cincinnati Christian in a KIAC men's basketball game at CCAC-South Gym on Saturday afternoon (Feb. 15).
Point Park (14-10, 8-7 KIAC) kept its hopes alive for a possible KIAC home playoff game with the victory over Cincinnati Christian (14-15, 8-6 KIAC). The Pioneers are in fifth place in the conference standings, one half game behind Cincinnati Christian. The top four teams get a home playoff game in the KIAC Tournament quarterfinals Feb. 23.
T.J. Heatherington scored 26 points to lead a group of five Point Park seniors who may have been playing their final home game on Senior Day. Other seniors with big days included Jimmy Taylor with 16 points and four assists and Babatunde Somoye with eight points and 13 rebounds.
Freshman forward Matt Noszka came off the bench for the first time this year in favor of a senior-laden starting lineup, but the Chartiers Valley product came up big with 28 points and 14 rebounds. It was his sixth double-double of the year and second in row.
Cincinnati Christian had three players with big games led by guard D.J. McCommons with 25 points on 4 of 8 from long range. Kenny Gaynor, a 6-7 freshman, scored 18 points, and guard Mike Hill added 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Point Park led by as many as eight in the first half and took a 43-38 lead at the break. The Pioneers re-gained the eight-point lead at 68-60 with 7:54 remaining. Hill hit a jumper for CCU to cut the Point Park lead to 81-78 with 46 seconds left, but Point Park clinched the game at the foul line.
Although Point Park missed 14 free throws, it did made 25 foul shots in all. The Pioneers were 25 for 39 from the charity stripe (64 percent), and CCU was 7 for 7. CCU shot 48 percent from the field and made 12 of 28 (43 percent) from outside the arc. Point Park shot only 37 percent overall and 9 for 30 (30 percent) from deep but made up for it at the foul line and with a 48-37 edge on the boards the included 22 offensive rebounds.
Point Park led in second-chance points, 24-9, and held a 16-2 edge in points off turnovers. Point Park had only four turnovers compared to 13 for the Eagles.
Point Park will await its playoff opponent and destination after the final KIAC games are completed on Feb. 19. If Cincinnati Christian loses at sixth-place Berea (Ky.) (7-7 KIAC) on Feb. 19, then Point Park will play a home playoff game Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. If CCU wins that game, Point Park will go on the road with an opponent TBA.
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Sorry no pics but selling a pair of APC Petit Standard size 29 brand new with tags. Never worn never tried on. Bought these from Context but changed my mind and could use the money instead of store credit. If you're a size 29 might as well save some money.
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Is it easier to change the world through a disruptive start-up, or with the full weight of an established company at your disposal? That question is at the heart of this edition of The Exchange, in which two entrepreneurs, who also have experience at larger companies, debate what start-ups can — and can't — do to successfully disrupt industries.
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GLSL Reference books
I've been looking into getting The Orange Book. Then I learnt that The OpenGL Superbible covers shaders too and was wondering if anyone has any experience with this book? Seeing as I'll probably want to get The Red Book at some point later I thought if The Superbible covers both books, would it be a better purchase?
Also, with regards to the different editions of the books, would the latest versions actually be covering unusable syntax/functions due to Jitter/OS X OpenGL/GLSL versions supported? Any ideas of an imminent update to Max to support OpenGL 3.2 on Lion when it comes out?
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated :)
The super bible is, for sure, one of the best books to read in order to understand the guts of openGL, a ver worthy reading. It also has a particular chapter about openGL and cocoa framework( in the case you are on OSX). Get the 5th edition.
I personally find the red book more baroque but it is also a super useful literature, more technical.
I am not sure how the development of the new jitter is going but I hope there will be a better integration with the new system and openGL 3.x. Having geometry shaders would be amazing!. It would be great to have a shader built in editor so the prototyping will be more dynamic.
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Cool thanks emmanuel! So the 5th edition won't cover doing things in ways that are unsupported in Jitter (on a mac)?
I have spent a bit of time reading samples etc from these books, and am also wondering how much they're geared towards OpenGL from a C/C++ standpoint. Is it quite simple to translate what they're saying into Jitter, or have you just followed the examples ala C/C++ style and then put what you've learnt into practice with Jitter at a later date?
Many thanks
Yeah, most of the books take c approach using any of the toolkits available( GLUT and such).
The concepts are common to all the gl implementations( talking here if you are planning to use processing or any of the c++ frameworks) but in jitter you need to do some 'tweaks', like to implement FBO using slabs or using gl raw commands with the sketch object, etc.
In the case of shaders, well, it is a job of trial and error. I can recommend you( if using osx) to test your shaders in quartz composer or the shader builder before wrapping them on the jxs file in order to save time during your development.
In any case it won't be a waste to learn anything about openGL which is a huuuuge library. Such concepts can help you to jump into other frameworks or to use some other shading languages like HLSL.
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sp_enumeratependingschemachanges (Transact-SQL)
Returns a list of all pending schema changes. This stored procedure can be used with sp_markpendingschemachange, which enables an administrator to skip selected pending schema changes so that they are not replicated. This stored procedure is executed at the Publisher on the publication database.
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Kingdom | Phylum | Class | Order | Family |
Animalia | Chordata | Amphibia | Anura | Aromobatidae |
Scientific Name: | Prostherapis dunni | |||
Species Authority: | Rivero, 1961 | |||
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Colostethus dunni (Rivero, 1961)
Red List Category & Criteria: | Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct) A2ace ver 3.1 |
Year Published: | 2006 |
Date Assessed: | 2006-01-31 |
Assessor(s): | Enrique La Marca, Jesús Manzanilla, Celsa Señaris |
Reviewer(s): | Global Amphibian Assessment Coordinating Team (Simon Stuart, Janice Chanson, Neil Cox and Bruce Young) |
Justification: Listed as Critically Endangered because of a drastic population decline, estimated to be more than 80% over the last ten years, inferred from the apparent disappearance of most of the population, probably due to chytridiomycosis. |
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Range Description: | This species is known from the central part of the Venezuelan Coastal Range, in the vicinity of Caracas, from around 800 to at least 1,520m asl. Its presence has been suggested, but not confirmed, in Quebrada de Caurimare, Miranda State, also in the vicinity of Caracas. |
Countries occurrence: | Possibly extinct: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of |
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Range Map: | Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. |
Population: | This species was once considered one of the more common species of the Caracas Valley; however, comprehensive surveys in 1992-1993 and, more recently, in 2004 have failed to find any populations in these areas. It is not known when exactly the decline began, but the decline of Atelopus cruciger, another formerly common frog from the same region, has been documented. It is possible that P. dunni has experienced a similar decline. There are no known extant populations in the wild at present, even in suitable habitat. | ||
Current Population Trend: | Decreasing | ||
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Habitat and Ecology: | It inhabits seasonal montane forests. Its breeding habits are unknown, although the larvae are likely to develop in water, like other species of the genus. |
Systems: | Terrestrial; Freshwater |
Major Threat(s): | The major threats to the species include habitat loss due to urban development and fires, and pollution. The cause(s) of the recent dramatic decline have not been established, but it is characteristic of declines seen in other species impacted by chytridiomycosis. |
Conservation Actions: | Some populations might be protected in Parque Nacional El Avila, near Caracas. Research into the cause(s) of the population decline is urgently needed, as are surveys to determine the current status of populations. |
Citation: | Enrique La Marca, Jesús Manzanilla, Celsa Señaris. 2006. Prostherapis dunni. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2006: e.T55072A11248293. . Downloaded on 29 March 2017. |
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Cape Town: Oct 16, 2012
Highveld Lions take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the n the Champions League T20 (CLT20) 2012 Group B match at Cape Town on Tuesday.
Earlier, Highveld Lions won the toss and asked Chennai Super Kings to bat first.
Save a mini mid-innings collapse, Chennai batted well in yesterday's loss against Sydney Sixers but bowling was a bit of concern for them as they leaked too many runs at the death.
Most of the bowlers used by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni went for runs and he needs his frontline pacers — Ben Hilfenhuas and Dough Bollinger — to fire in the next game.
Lions, the local outfit, are also a good batting unit.
Veteran Neil McKenzie along with Quinton de Kock mowed down the Mumbai Indians attack without any fuss and hammered the defending champions by eight wickets last night.
The other Lion batsmen are yet to be tested in this tournament but their bowlers gave a good account of themselves, especially fast bowler Dirk Nannes.
Chennai Super Kings: Murali Vijay, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Subramanium Badrinath, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (c&wk), Albie Morkel, Ravinda Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Doug Bollinger, Wriddhiman Saha, Ben Hilfenhaus.
Highveld Lions: Alviro Petersen (c), Gulam Bodi, Quinton de Kock, Neil McKenzie, Jean Symes, Thami Tsolekile (wk), Zander de Bruyn, Chris Morris, Sohail Tanvir, Aaron Phangiso, Dirk Nannes.
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Satyr is a green and red creature type used for cards that depict carefree woodland beings, represented as part human, part goat, which are noted as lovers of pipe-playing, wine and lovers. They are ready for every physical pleasure.
For most of Magic's history, the only cards to bear the type were Willow Satyr from Legends and Lumbering Satyr from Mercadian Masques. However, the Theros block introduced satyrs as a main tribe. Some bleed into red, in contrast with the previous mono-green satyrs.
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On Theros, satyrs are hedonists that worship the god Purphoros, associated with creativity, artistry and passion, and that occasionally honor Nylea, goddess of the forest and the hunt. Theros satyrs are depicted as playful, benevolent joyful beings by the populace, but in reality they are mischievous, malevolent hedonists that engage in violent revelries and enslave humans lured into their hedonistic cults.
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Tech Earns Top 10 Finish in Excellence in Management Cup July 22, 2011 RUSTON - For the third consecutive year, Louisiana Tech has earned a spot in the top 10 in the Excellence in Management Cup, presented by Texas A&M's Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics. Louisiana Tech placed sixth in the standings and joins Kent State, Utah State and Boise State as the only four schools to earn a Top 10 finish in each of the last three years. Tech was third in 2009 and eighth last year. The purpose of the EM Cup is to determine which athletic departments win the most championships in accordance to financial expenditures. The EM Cup awards athletic departments that win the most conference and national championships, while at the same time have the lowest expenses. "We are honored to receive this recognition," said Tech Athletics Director Bruce Van De Velde. "Louisiana Tech's greatest resource is its people and certainly this honor is indicative of the great work of our staff and coaches. I want to congratulate them for their dedication and service and focusing on the growth and development of our student-athletes." Tech earned this spot in the standings thanks in large part to the Western Athletic Conference championships won by the women's basketball, indoor track and field and outdoor track and field teams. Akron won this year's mythical national championship in the Excellence in Management Cup while the rest of the top five included Texas A&M, 2010 winner Kent State, 2009 winner Utah State and Middle Tennessee State. For the third straight year, the EM Cup results have shown that major universities may not be running as economically sound as their smaller counterparts. Nine of the top ten universities in the final standings are from non-BCS affiliated universities. Scoring is calculated in a formula that accounts for total athletic department spending, number of sports played and the number of championships won by each Division I university. Because of the difficulty in winning national championships, the formula was adjusted last year to place more emphasis on programs that exceed on the national stage. For a complete list of results and additional information of the Excellence in Management Cup results, please visit the Laboratory for the Study of Intercollegiate Athletics at http://lsia.tamu.edu. |
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4.08 / 5.00 7,044 ViewsAce Pilot, a mercenary for the galactic order S.U.C., needs to stop the rising power of the Krill empire from taking over the galaxy one planet at a time.
You play as Ace, the S.U.C.'s secret weapon. Follow the adventure in Story Mode. Create limitless battle scenarios in Action mode!
Hell, even watch the cut scenes while auto-skipping gameplay after you've beat it, if that's what gets your kicks!
Story mode is incredibly cutscene heavy! If you're let down by that, you can always have instant fun in Action Mode.
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Game updated 7-20-2012: We figure that if you're here you're here to play the game, so we decided to make a few modifications. We took out medals, and everything to do with the API (if you want more info on that reasoning, message EldritchAbomination). This game is about the story, so we took out saved progress and now you just have access to the whole game; play whatever you want whenever, no worries about having a saved game. We are currently addressing the issue of the "Shared Creations" thing on profile pages. That is a result of saving the game, not something we wanted to happen, which is part of why we took out saves. Oh, and we made it where only simple ads show up instead of videos.
- You do have some options in the game. You can change all of your controls, and there is a keyboard mode if you are using a laptop (or just like the keyboard).
- There are also several options for effects and debris that you can turn up or down depending on your computer.
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at the begining i loved the story but when i saw the acyuall game i was surprised i thought it was going to be awesome, it was but not as i expected you know? ..... i liked the graphics but you the space ship wasent that much detailed
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Bloody good, would be good with some upgrades. I've just played it once so i'm gonna see what the it has to offer :)
This game had great potential, the animation was wonderful, the background art was incredible as well as the art style. However it all boils down to the controls, which were horrendous and it makes me very sad that such a beautifully designed game has it. The controls are slightly confusing, even with the explanation and playing it for a good long while. The game play has the potential but the controls mash it down to sucksville, W&D for speeding up and A&D for left right? Why not the classic WASD control scheme and mouse to aim rather than using half for speed and the other for turns?? Also clicking outside the game fucks it up, I can't get the aiming cross hair back on track.
Points for uniqueness though, I do see what you were trying to do with the WASD but I really think that the controls should have been checked.
Music is alright, and the dialogue is pretty well done, but I'm fed up with the controls that I'm stopping at the second battle (First big event).
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