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Small Talk: A new beautifully engaging indie game
It has wonderfully charming characters
The Game Developer's Conference has been a place to find wonderful, unpretentious, independent pieces. Exploring depth through design, lore, and dialogue have always been the charms of indie games. And, one of the memorable games to sit down and test out this year is Small Talk. Small Talk is an interactive visual novel that is set on the evening of the world ending.
At first glance, it doesn't look as dark as it sounds. With the color palette of the game being washed out, it presents itself to be more intriguing than horrific. The characters are kept outlined in pale red, with silly and witty details.
Since the game is set on the night of the end of the world, the characters you find are the partygoers. All of them are, as like any party, a mix of strange, interesting, and beautiful strangers. There's a man with a plate of eggs and bacon for a head, crows morphed together into a body, and a cat with multiple arms.
In Small Talk, you interact with any character you choose in the party. Whether it be the egghead or the cat demon, you discover more and more about the context of the party and the strangers in it the more you wander about. I can only assume the game mimics the interactions we sometimes encounter in parties, but in the context of unconventional vulnerability since the party is set on the night of the end of the world.
Small Talk is hauntingly good looking and the snippets in the trailer can undeniably intrigue. There hasn't been any word on the official release but it will be available on Windows, Mac, and Linus.
Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! review: Catching 'em all once again
Isn't Eevee absolutely adorable?
Countless times, my friends have jokingly asked, "Where's Mario?" My name — Luigi — has unwittingly cursed me into a lifetime of jokes associated with Mario's green-suited brother. Ironically, my favorite Nintendo franchise isn't even remotely related to the Super Mario Brothers series. Since childhood, the prestige has always gone to the Pokémon franchise.
During my Game Boy days, I played through the classics of the Pokémon franchise. Sadly, that streak ended with Pokémon Emerald, immediately before the arrival of the first Nintendo DS. Since then, the franchise's Generation 4 ushered in a period of silence.
Thankfully, Pokémon's decline was halted by the arrival of the mobile game, Pokémon GO. The pioneering AR game brought back a wave of nostalgia. Despite the initial popularity, the game's novelty was short-lived, failing to measure up with the classic games. Of course, the game wasn't from Nintendo.
Now, Nintendo has finally taken over the franchise's modern renaissance. Weeks ago, Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! launched for the Nintendo Switch, promising a new world for the new generation. Besides ushering a generation, the nostalgic series revitalizes the old and creates a new ecosystem.
Generation 1.2
Right on the tin, both games advertise a return to Kanto, home of the first Pokémon. Pikachu and Eevee are remasters of the original Pokémon Yellow. In the original, Pikachu replaced the traditional trio of Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Likewise, Pikachu and Eevee replaces the starter Pokémon based on the version you purchase.
Likewise, both games share the same story elements with Pokémon Yellow: Team Rocket's antics, Lavender Town's eerie story, Mewtwo's appearance. Of course, because of the times, Nintendo updated some minor elements for a modern audience. For example, in-game television sets come with Nintendo Switch units. Characters talk about Alolan Pokémon, smartphone technology, and most importantly, Pokémon GO.
Cuter, cuddlier, livelier
After Pokémon GO's initial wave of novelty, the franchise's fans chided the game for depersonalizing their favorite creatures. In GO, Pokémon became collectibles, valuing quantity over quality. Completely contrasted to this, Pikachu and Eevee added a thick layer of personality to all 151 original Pokémon.
Mostly, this dynamic personality applies to your chosen partner, Pikachu or Eevee. Like Yellow, your partner Pokémon follows you around. However, instead of just a few pixelated frames, both have their own new sets of animations and moves. For example, Pikachu hangs out on your shoulder as you walk. Eevee perches atop your head. In combat, both have exclusive move sets. Eevee, for example, uses Veevee Volley, an extremely strong Normal move that activates only occasionally. Cutely, you can interact with both partners outside of combat, petting them or playing patty-cake using the Switch's touchscreen.
Additionally, you can take a Pokémon out of its Poké Ball, acting as a secondary companion. Also, their animation depends on their build. Mew floats ahead of you. Kangaskhan carries you in its pouch. Charizard flies and carries you on its back. It creates a much more dynamic world compared to the original games.
Speaking of, wild Pokémon encounters are no longer completely random. Instead, you can see the wild Pokémon wandering around, letting you choose which to catch. Catching them is also different. Instead of going into combat, the games adapt the same system as Pokémon GO, using catch rings and berries.
Creating a Pokémon ecosystem
Along with the games, Nintendo also launched a new controller, the Poké Ball Plus, specifically made for the new Pokémon games. Unfortunately, the optional controller, shaped like a Poké Ball, is pricey, costing US$ 49.99 on its own. The bundle — the game plus the ball — costs US$ 99.99, reducing the price by 10 bucks. That said, why should you buy a Poké Ball Plus?
Firstly, the ball comes with a free Mew. Traditionally, this mythical Pokémon was obtainable only through Nintendo-exclusive events or hacks. The Ball finally provides an easily accessible way to obtain one of the franchise's most elusive Pokémon.
Secondly, it creates a new experience for the franchise. While it has only two buttons, you can use the ball in a throwing motion to catch Pokémon. Instead of just pressing A, the new mechanic simulates the feeling of actually throwing a Poké Ball. It's unique and strangely gratifying. Additionally, you can take a Pokémon (housed inside the Poké Ball) with you on your daily commute. As you walk, it gets experience, similar to GO's buddy system.
Thirdly, the ball acts as a Pokémon GO Plus, connecting the Switch games with GO's world. To those who still play GO, the Poké Ball is a welcome arsenal, especially in crowded cityscapes. Similarly, you can transfer Pokémon from GO to Switch, making it easier to fill a Pokédex.
Finally, the Poké Ball Plus is a clear indication of the Pokémon franchise's future. Next year, Nintendo will launch a fresher addition to the franchise, marking the console's first full-fledged Pokémon game. By then, the future game will fully integrate the Ball into its mechanics, making the controller a worthy investment.
With Pikachu and Eevee, the Pokémon franchise heralds a new generation for both old and beginning players. For old players, they create a refreshed wave of nostalgia. For beginning players, both games are a good start to the new generation.
SEE ALSO: Pokémon: Let's Go gets its own Nintendo Switch bundles
GadgetMatch Awards: Best Video Games of 2018
The tough ten plus honorable mentions
2018 wasn't a good year for anyone's wallets, and here are thirteen reasons why! Yes, thirteen because we felt having only ten games wouldn't be enough to encapsulate what a year 2018 has been.
Here they are in no particular order, starting with…
Honorable Mentions
Fortnite: Battle Royale
Fortnite: Battle Royale made huge waves in 2018, both as a game and cultural phenomenon. The game's popularity skyrocketed through its use of familiar dance crazes, character skins, and creative challenges and features. Apart from intense build battles and storm-chasing fun, Epic Games has done an incredible job of bringing the game into mainstream media. Who else remembers that one time you could play as Thanos and score a Victory Royale?
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
The latest PlayStation classic to receive a remaster took a while to arrive due to added fine tuning. Nonetheless, Spyro: Reignited Trilogy featured the lovable purple dragon and his adventures through the Dragon Worlds in HD perfection. From charging at enemies to completing speedway levels and collecting gems, it is a great introduction to the basics of video game platforming. You even have a chance to play Spyro's friends in Spyro: Year of the Dragon for more head-bashing action. The game is slated for a Nintendo Switch release some time next year, so be sure to watch out for that.
Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
The Pokémon gaming franchise finally got a Switch game, and it's taken the world by storm. Whichever game you pick gives you the same enhanced experience in the Kanto region, from catching your first Pokémon to beating Team Rocket. A lot of the game's mechanics are totally different from the past games, like simpler catching and leveling up systems, plus two-versus-one Pokémon battles. Add its integration with Pokémon GO into the mix, and completing your Pokédex doesn't get any easier.
The Tough Ten
Detroit: Become Human
Detroit: Become Human goes for the old-school third-person adventure aesthetic, but allows you to control the narrative. Quantum Dream's most successful game features three robot characters, each with their own set of challenges and decisions that ultimately control the story. It puts you in the center of all the storytelling, heightening the level of emotional instability with each decision you make. While you can finish the whole game in about 10 hours, it will lengthen or shorten depending on how much you want to explore.
Although, the game doesn't come without its own shortcomings. Some storylines get pretty boring or have less action than others, plus dialogues tend to break the whole "show, don't tell" aspect. Despite some plot holes and bland dialogues, the game still achieves the heart-wrenching emotion it wants to evoke.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
To some degree, Assassin's Creed Odyssey serves as a good historical look into ancient Greece. Set during the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, it brings together the elements of warfare and fantastic Greek scenery that immediately descend into chaos. Gameplay is pegged as a decent mix of good and bad, although some things just made the game a little less enjoyable.
Combat is more of the same compared to previous titles, but the addition of naval battles is a welcomed change. Moreso, getting through the main story is an enjoyable task, even if there were times when things just felt painstakingly long. Overall, it's a great open-world game hinging on rich graphical work.
Monster Hunter: World
Capcom made the interesting move of shifting its latest title, Monster Hunter: World to more powerful consoles, and it paid off well. The game feels so different visually, while retaining the structure of familiar gameplay that fans enjoyed over the years. Through these changes, it made itself more accessible to a wider audience — particularly, newcomers to the franchise.
The storyline in itself feels a bit lacking, but the game more than makes up for it through the series of endless challenges and upgrades along the way. Because mechanics are simplified, getting through it all doesn't feel like a total drag. And with more side quests to finish, it simply keeps you coming back and playing them all.
Dragon Ball FighterZ
If you have a list of the top fighting games ever, this game would be there, if not the top one. An easy to learn control system matched with some intense graphics highlight key upsides for Dragon Ball FighterZ. Add 24 of the Dragon Ball series' unique fighters, each with their own easy-to-learn move sets, and you have a recipe for success.
Of course, the game also received some fair criticism towards several game features — particularly online gameplay. Even queuing up for online gameplay seems to be a literal slug-fest at times. Not to mention, there are moments when players are mismatched with higher-level, more skilled players instead of their equal. For what it's worth, it's a great fighting experience from start to finish, and a good fighting game for beginners.
Marvel's Spider-Man
Marvel's Spider-Man wasn't intended to reflect any of the plots you knew as a kid, and that's a good thing. A superhero game that provides new insights into the character of Peter Parker is always a delight to have. Yet, what most people rave about is the fact that you get to be Spider-Man; one that allows you to swing from building to building effortlessly. It's that element of kiddie-nostalgia that makes the game great.
Despite the fluid gameplay the game possesses, it serves up a decent plot for both Parker and his Spider-Man persona. The stories in between shape up at the right pace, giving much more attention to how Parker relates with the different villains. Although, it really doesn't help much that side quests stemming from them get repetitive. Nonetheless, it brings forth an original experience of Spider-Man, especially for the young-at-heart.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
2018 became the year battle royale games took things over the top. But outside PUBG and Fortnite, your options for consoles are very limited. Enter Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, or at least their version of battle royale in Blackout. It retains the core of the battle royale mechanic, using the franchise's set of weaponry and Specialists at your disposal.
Don't let a battle royale mode stop you from exploring every other multiplayer mode in the game, however. Multiplayer and Zombies offer the same hard-hitting, gunslinging action the series has been known for. The removal of key features such as automatic health regeneration made the game a little more challenging than before. Some people rip the game for the lack of a solo campaign, but it still incorporated its essence through tutorials. With limited selections for maps yet a wide range of characters and weapons, Black Ops 4 shows its versatility at the core.
God of War
I'm sorry, but the old Kratos can't come to the phone right now. Why? Because the people over at the Santa Monica Studios resurrected him anew in a reimagined God of War. It's set in a whole new world even with Kratos as the main guy driving the plot. Of course, shades of red will always appear when he is around, but the focus of the game isn't so much on Kratos as an almighty being.
This game brings forth a new dimension in Kratos' character arc: that of a father figure. Not only that, throughout the journey he has to deal with a son that feels estranged to him. We all know just how bloodthirsty he can get, but this game reveals a deeper side to an otherwise violent figure. It's the kind of tension that breeds emotion, along with incredible music and a camera that sticks to Kratos 24/7. It's a whole new flavor for a legacy title in video games!
Independent game developer Matt Makes Games struck gold with Celeste. The quick-action platformer provides an inspiring plot, while orchestrating great audio and visual presentations. Playing as Madeline, a young woman battling depression and anxiety by climbing the Celeste Mountain, you are taken to worlds filled with challenges, secrets, obstacles, and supernatural events.
Beneath all of these elements lies the real challenge of timely jumps and insane platforming through each level. Every stage adds a fair spike of difficulty, and also comes with more elements to aid the player in accomplishing them. With enough patience and practice, these levels are doable at best.
Through simple controls and a rich yet emotional storyline, Celeste makes 8-bit-themed games feel like a sight to behold. Rightfully so, for the Best Independent Game by The Game Awards 2018.
Far Cry 5
The real secret to a great video game franchise is to keep things in an open world. Far Cry 5 was able to achieve that, while keeping itself entertaining and full of details to explore. There's even several game features that make you carve out your own adventure, separate from the storyline. Add onto that an intense first-person shooter angle and cooperative play to complement the open world, and chaos ensues.
The strongest aspect of Far Cry 5 goes for the more political and religious route. Players often come across cultist leaders and personalities of a backwash Montana. Although the game doesn't necessarily push any strong political ideologies, it still manages to show how backwash a society can get under a blind following. But, it doesn't fully put the game over the top.
It deserves recognition for its use of the open-world setup, and a decent story with a powerful ending. But, it leaves you wondering if there's a tad bit more that could have been done.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 simply takes us back into a fictional America with a real-life Westernized movement. Picture the time of policemen as outlaws, seeking criminal gangs in the Old West despite devastating losses on their end. A 60-hour narrative of on-the-run bandits turn the open world into a chaotic scene of Cops and Robbers. This time, however, you're the cop in a world filled with desperate robbers.
Rockstar Games presented a beautiful visual masterpiece, all down to the very last detail. From the high mountains to the lowly swamps, the game allows you to explore the entire open world even while a story is going on — and with good reason, too (mostly for side quests here and there). The game doesn't even require you to finish it in a quick manner, which is all you need to take in the gorgeous visuals.
For what it's truly worth, RDR2 gives back the fun in going through a slow adventure within the storyline. Take the time to relax and enjoy the view, before heading back to the stressful realities ahead!
Crash Team Racing remaster announced for multiple consoles
Move over, Mario Kart. There's a new racing game in town!
Yes, you read that right! PlayStation's lovable bandicoot returns to the race track for another hard-hitting, kart-smashing racing game! Announced earlier during The Game Awards 2018, Sony Interactive and Activision will release a remaster of Crash Team Racing (CTR) for major consoles next year.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will feature the same elements and gameplay from the 1999 original, worked from the ground up. Beenox, the studio behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 spearheaded the HD remaster, retaining the core game modes the original CTR provided. The game will feature the main cast of Crash and Coco Bandicoot, Dr. Neo Cortex, Tiny Tiger, N. Gin, Dingodile, Polar, and Pura. Not only that, but the remastered CTR will also feature both offline and online play, something that deviates from the original.
The announcement came from a segment during The Game Awards 2018 in Los Angeles. A Crash Bandicoot mascot unveiled the trailer by presenting a crate that contained a trophy inside that you can find in the original CTR. This confirmed rumors from earlier this week.
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled will come out on June 21, 2019 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Next year marks Crash Team Racing's 20th anniversary, and what a way to celebrate it through the remaster.
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Posted: 12/Aug/2017 at 7:32pm
Salary Range - $86,229.54 - $137,622.42 per year (dependent upon qualifications)
Broward County, Board of County Commissioners is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Library Regional Manager - Community Engagement in the Libraries Division. This position may be assigned to any location within the Libraries Division based on operational needs. The ideal candidate for this position will work in partnership with the Leadership Team to fulfill the Library's Strategic Plan by providing direction, oversight, and management and innovation efforts for essential Library programs and services.
The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate vision, strategic thinking, collaboration and inclusive leadership skills; have the ability to be flexible, adaptable, and creative; have the willingness to embrace and drive effective change initiatives; to be intellectually engaging with strong interpersonal, communication, and advocacy skills; to be able to influence others, negotiate successful resolutions, and engage in effective problem solving; be able to recognize and set priorities, and to use initiative and independent management decision-making; be able to organize, direct, motivate and evaluate public service management and oversee same for public service employees; and have the ability to mentor others and foster a team environment.
The purpose of this position is to manage division-wide operations of the Community Engagement section. The functions of this position include but are not limited to: managing the division-wide operations of Community Engagement section; initiating a cross-divisional approach with other members of the Leadership Team to explore and implement technology based services; developing and implementing community outreach plans, initiating collaborative and partnership relationships with organizations that provide services and programs to under-served groups, in collaboration with Library Regional Managers and Administration. These partner organizations should be in alignment with the mission of the Library and serve the Broward County community; collaborating with different social services and case managers to assist with outreach services and programmatic enhancement for exceptional populations such as senior citizens, persons experiencing homelessness, new Americans, Veterans, detainees, domestic violence victims and other groups with minimal knowledge of library services. The Community Engagement section also oversees Learning Services, Volunteers, Friends of the Library, Youth Services Administration, and Community Liaison sections; supervising staff, preparing leadership performance reviews, providing training and developing staff; visit branch libraries throughout Broward County to understand the needs of each community as it relates to library programming, learning services classes, youth services events and facilities; creating and analyzing statistical data, making recommendations for improvement, developing and implementing new processes and services that support division-wide initiatives; Developing and implementing impactful programs system-wide; prepares complex statistical reports for the Libraries and County Administration.
Requirements: Requires a Master's degree from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or closely related field.
Requires five (5) years of professional library experience including four (4) years managing a section/branch and four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Master's Degree in Public Administration; Education; Information Technology; Social Work, or Business Administration
• Certificates in ALA Leadership; Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute; or Post Master Certificates in Librarianship
• Four (4) years' experience designing large scale services for low-literacy, disadvantaged, marginalized, and special populations
• Four (4) years' experience managing and/or developing a system-wide plan of service for adult programs and services
• Experience in Project Management and Partnerships
• Demonstrated Operational and logistical experience in new service delivery
• Experience in grant writing and implementation
How to Apply: Your application must be received on-line at www.broward.org/careers by 5:00 p.m. on August 18, 2017.
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(The things below are all Obsidian Portal's original data. I'm leaving it there until I re-familiarize myself with the site.)
h3. Welcome to your wiki! This is your wiki Main Page. It serves as a starting point for your wiki. From here you can begin organizing your campaign! To get you started, here are some examples of what you can do with the wiki. To see how these work, click on the edit icon next to the page title at the top and just start playing around. Don't worry, you won't break anything. h3. Creating a new page To create a new page, just make a name for it and surround it with double square brackets like so: A New Page. When you save the page, the link will show up and you can click on it to create the new page. h3. Linking to existing pages To link to an existing page, click the Wiki Link button on the right. You can quickly look up the page you want and insert a link to it. h3. Linking to characters For PCs and NPCs in your campaign, use the Character Link button to the right. h3. HTML and Textile To style things how you want, we use a simple formatting language called Textile. Textile is easy to learn and simultaneously allows for lots of customization.


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Chanukah, Hanukkah, Chanukkah - however you spell it, it's one our favorites. This set of 8 is another way to count the nights of the Festival of Lights. Each magnet represents a different night.
This set includes 8 different magnets.
Magnets are 1" and are not suitable for children who still put things in their mouths.


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The Greater Game tells the fascinating true story of the 41 men who swapped the football fields of London for the battle fields of the Somme in 1916.East London football club Leyton Orient, then known as Clapton Orient, was the first team to sign up its players, staff and supporters to fight in the Great War. 41 men volunteered in all. Three of them never returned.
Based on the book 'They Took The Lead' by Stephen Jenkins, this new play of love, friendship and loss tells both sides of the story from the flag waving patriotism to the conscientious objectors.
Directed by Tilly Vosburgh (Eastenders, Far From The Madding Crowd, Atonement, Call the Midwife, Vera Drake) and written by Bermondsey born comedy writer Michael Head.


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According to the sources, it was probably the Largest Snake On Earth. The moment was terrifying to see the large snake in front of their eyes. Even the builders agreed that they never saw this kind of massive creature. The workers of the construction site carried out controlled explosion and in the meantime, they found the snake over there.
Reports state that there was an explosion on Altamira cave in Para, and some builders were working on the construction site, and suddenly they found the massive beast, the giant Anaconda on the cave. The body of the snake was enormous, and it looked like a complete giant. According to the workmen who saw the snake first was totally shocked to see the large body.
People over there guessed that it is the Largest Snake On Earth. They immediately informed the crane service and tied up the snake so that they could lift it up. But some animal lovers were really against the builders complaining their activity, and they claimed that there was no need to tie the snake for pulling it up by the crane. According to sources, some animal lovers were furious on the workers of the construction site, and they also thought that the builders might have killed the giant snake either during the blast or afterward.


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Bed Bug Control Toronto
We will get rid of bed bugs. Our licensed and experienced specialist exterminators will get rid of them for you. Our treatments target the entire life-cycle of the bed bug resulting in a bed bug free environment. We target bed bugs in all stages of their development. Effective bed bug treatments by licensed professionals. Call: 647-559-2456
Our treatments are thorough and effective. We go the extra mile to make sure all bed bugs are removed from all their hiding places.
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Bed bugs are increasingly becoming a serious issue in urban as well as suburban areas of Toronto. Don't let the problem grow out of control.
Bed Bug Signs
Probably the most direct strategy to know if you got a bed-bug infestation would be to identify a bite on your body. Bed bugs are attracted to persons' high body heat and carbon dioxide production. They inject their saliva in the biting region, making your skin irritated and swollen. The most familiar symptom consists of localised itchiness and red flat lesions. Tiny raised reddish swelling lesions will also be typical. Just in rare instances do individuals grow substantial raised itchy, red welts. Bed-bug bites most typically appear on open areas of the entire body, including face, neck, hands, arms and lower legs. Biting takes from three to five minutes even though the individual seldom understands they are being attacked. Both female and male bed bugs bite. Bed bugs have been know to result in major emotional problems, disruption of sleep, anxiousness and agitation.
The Most Effective Bed Bug Treatments
The most powerful system for removing bed bugs is one that uses Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is the utilization of all potential procedures that decreases the risks of pesticide exposure, shields the environment and maximizes usefulness against the bug under consideration. IPM is intended to empower owners and tenants to produce the best and most cost effective choices about managing and eliminating pests. Our technicians offer techniques covered by the IPM program. They'll have the ability to scan infested areas also encircling living spaces. Their extensive experience will empower them to accurately identify the insect infestation character and eliminate bed bugs by vacuuming, cleaning, applying pesticides and heat application.
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Autoscope Software Development Kit Product Datasheet (PDF) English
Provides tools and software necessary to develop custom client applications
Provides source code examples of how to request data and use messages and options
Provides the means to acquire and save various traffic parameters to a disk
Supports communications with a large network of video detection devices (over 400)
Performs error-checking and enables complete logging of data communications
The Autoscope Software Developer Kit (SDK) provides the tools necessary to integrate Autoscope video detection systems with existing traffic management applications. Additionally, the SDK helps in the development of new custom software applications which use the advanced traffic detection information provided by the Autoscope wide-area video vehicle detection system.
Complete documentation, sample application programs with source code, Client Application Programming Interface (CLAPI), communications server, and single-use license are provided. The kit allows anyone with computer programming skills to develop an application that retrieves information from Autoscope video detection systems for a traffic control or traffic data collection system.


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Make A DIY Bar From A Vintage Trunk
Having lived in extra small spaces before, we've often run across the need to store some of our kitchen items, well, out of the kitchen. One of the easiest things to pawn off into another room is your home barware and stash of adult beverages.
We've always had a thing for home bars, and there was a great roundup of them last week over at Apartment Therapy Los Angeles, though this trunk turned home bar, was found over at the ever helpful, Readymade.
This vintage trunk-hack has pro looks without minimal effort. You'll need a trip to your local hardware store for casters, plywood, aluminum corner channel (to create a finished edge) and a few nails and screws. It's a project that has a lot of bang for its buck with it's vintage-modern looks. Check out the full tutorial over at Readymade, there's only 11 steps from start to finish!
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RWB's Summer Show Features Crowd Pleasing Performances
Winnipeg, MB (July 2, 2015) - Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet launches its 76th season with the summer favourite Ballet In The Park from July 29 – 31. This free family-friendly event returns to Assiniboine Park for three outdoor performances on the Lyric Theatre stage at 7:30 pm nightly. Presented by Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, Ballet in the Park has been an annual Winnipeg tradition since the early 1970's, attracting more than 20,000 people annually from Winnipeg and beyond.
The 2015 Ballet In The Park program features selected performances from the RWB Company Dancers and RWB School Professional and Recreational students. A special excerpt performance of Going Home Star – A Story Of Truth and Reconciliation will be performed. Inspired by the stories and experiences of many survivors and their families from the Indian Residential School System, Going Home Star – A Story Of Truth and Reconciliation originally premiered in October 2014. With the story treatment by author Joseph Boyden, choreography by Mark Godden and music by Christos Hatzis, this profound work is not to be missed.
"Where else would you be able to enjoy dance in such a unique outdoor setting complete with stage, lighting, and costumes. For many, Ballet In The Park is not just an annual summer tradition, it's a perfect show for the entire family," shares André Lewis, Artistic Director of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet. "It's a great way to experience ballet for the first time."
Audience members will also be treated to a pas de trois performance of The Fairy Doll by RWB School Professional Division students. This work is by Nikolai and Sergei Legat with music by Ricardo Drigo. Waltz of the Hours will be performed by RWB School Recreational Division students, featuring choreography by Kelly Bale and music by Leo Delibes.
"The Royal Winnipeg Ballet and its School are a cultural institution in our province and known around the world for their award-winning dancers and performances," said Larry Wanowich, Chief Community Relations & Marketing Officer, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. "As the presenting sponsor once again, we are very proud to support this summer tradition of Ballet In The Park for all audiences to experience the power and passion of dance."
Ballet In The Park is made possible through the generous support of Presenting Sponsor Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries. Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet is also proud to acknowledge the support of Canadian Heritage, the Manitoba Arts Council, and Pattison Outdoor Advertising.
Cancellations due to inclement weather will be issued by local radio stations as well as on the RWB website at www.rwb.org. Patrons may also contact the RWB reception desk for cancellation information at (204) 956-0183.
Tuesday, July 28 at Assiniboine Park's Lyric Theatre, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, MB. Details to follow.
What: Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents Ballet In The Park
Location: Lyric Theatre, Assiniboine Park, 55 Pavilion Crescent, Winnipeg, MB.
Date: July 29 - 31 at 7:30 pm
Tickets: Free admission. Tickets not required.
About Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Founded in 1939, Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet holds the double distinction of being Canada's premiere ballet company and one of the oldest ballet companies in North America. Versatility, technical excellence and a captivating style are the trademarks of Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, qualities that have garnered both critical and audience acclaim. RWB's superlative standards keep the Company in demand around the globe as it presents more than 150 performances every season across Canada and in the United States, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Japan, Asia and Mexico. Under the artistic direction of André Lewis for 17 years, the Company is said to have never looked more resplendent, more assured, and more ravishing.
About Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet School
Founded in 1970 by celebrated teacher and former Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company Principal dancer David Moroni C.M., Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet School has an international reputation for providing the highest quality training to its dancers and dance teachers. Under the leadership of Arlene Minkhorst since 2004, the RWB School has continued to develop a comprehensive dance training system for students pursuing a professional career. RWB School alumni have gone on to exciting careers in all facets of the dance industry and currently form 70 per cent of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Company and comprise over half of its dance faculty.
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Where to stay in IlmatsaluA city welcoming to all, Ilmatsalu offers a variety of hotels and other lodging choices. You can shop as many as 119 deals for Ilmatsalu accommodations on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 35%. We have room prices starting at 26 USD per night and below you'll find the number of hotels by star rating in Ilmatsalu as well as in the surrounding area:
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What to see around IlmatsaluHere are some recommended places to see in the surrounding area:
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This soup is absolutely de-lish! I can't remember where I saw it first, but I changed it up a bit, so I suppose it's not important. It was quick, easy, and sooooo good. Perfect for a cold fall day!
Combine the following in a large saucepan:
- 2 cans cream of chicken soup
- 1 can enchilada sauce
- 2 cups milk
- 1 can rotel
- 1 can chunked chicken breast, drained
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Heat over medium heat until heated through. Serve with crushed tortilla chips (or if you have tortilla strips, even better!).
The rotel will make it a little spicy, so if you're not down with a spicy dish (my kids don't do spicy), omit, or add some sour cream after serving.


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Your Hunk of the Day is Campbell Brown -- a former Aussie Rules footballer and now AFL television commentator.
I wasn't very aware of Campbell until this morning, but his wikipedia page almost reads like a gossip column or the screenplay to an unfolding drama!
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Scent Sation Satin SheetsReviewing: Scent Sation Satin Sheets | Rating:
I thought that satin sheets would be a hit after deciding that it could kick start a romantic evening.
Apparently not - these were slippery. I as a man, have callousy feet - they seemed to catch on my foot every which way I moved - this was irritating and I found it impossible to sleep.
The sheets seemed to get really warm, and make me sweat during the night. Once this began it was an endless cycle. I began to sweat, and the sheets began to stick to me.
The felt nice - in theory - but actually putting the sheets on the bed, and using them is a different story! They were difficult to put on the bed, and kept sliding from the place in which I was putting them. It seemed impossible to have sharp corners, and the pillows kept sliding from the pillow cases. I was not a fan of these sheets, and they were expensive! Back into the linen closet, never to be seen again - is the destiny of these sheets!


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I understand that the difference between line work and shading. My skin can feel the difference. While in for my last session, my artist and the shop owner got into a complex discussion on the choice of needles when working on large areas. It went a little over my head. I am trying to read and learn as much as possible. My artist mentioned he had never gone over 13 needles for shading on my current piece. Shop owner was talking about using a "34" when working in large areas. Please share what you know about choices of needle set ups for shading work.
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Companies expand into international markets to increase their profits, gain access to cheaper materials, diversify and reach a larger target audience. Expanding globally presents opportunities for some companies, but also presents some risks, says Forbes. Company managers should consider several factors when deciding whether or not to pursue international expansion, including their financial situation, type of product or service and company image.
Businesses entering into global markets might enjoy a greater production of products with cheaper labor and production costs. They might also experience a lower level of risk, as they are diversifying across a larger market, according to Forbes. This, in turn, reduces the likelihood of regional issues hindering sales.
Companies expanding overseas also have the opportunity to extend their customer bases and in turn boost sales. However, organizations should also determine whether or not, and to what extent, to localize products. Organizations selling items to general consumers, rather than a select group, often benefit from localizing merchandise.
Although expanding globally may improve business, companies inevitably face some risks and hurdles. Foreign rules and regulations may impact sales and production, while cultural misunderstandings and complicated cash flows can hurt businesses. Some companies face the threat of more complex operations and dissolution of brand identity. Lastly, while some businesses enjoy increased sales by expanding, others see an increase in the cost of doing business.


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Meet the Football Falcon seniors …
Connor Folts
On several previous occasions, I've observed, in this newspaper, "Stick around high school sports long enough and you'll see things you've never seen before." But the 2012 Falcons have a uniqueness I could never have anticipated; nor, I predict, will it ever be duplicated on any team – anywhere. These Falcons roster three sets of twins: Cruz and Drazen Baciewicz (pronounced Bah-shev-itz); Alex and Cody Fisher; and Cody and Connor Folts. I say these six guys should be candidates for the Sports Illustrated weekly feature "Faces in the Crowd."
This issue's football senior is Connor Folts, the "second" Folts twin to be profiled. In actuality, Connor is the "first" Folts twin, born in Tucson on September 2, 1994, about ten minutes before Cody. How could parents, (now) Creekers Randy and Susan Folts, have known their third and fourth children would grow up to be placekickers for Cactus Shadows?
Both almost didn't make it: Cody, twice had concussions during his sophomore season, has medically come back in the role of placekicker only; and Connor, after considering early retirement from football to play soccer again and to concentrate on his studies, has returned for his senior season – thanks to the encouragement of his teammates. "I'm really glad I did," he told me.
"Why, Connor?" I questioned him. "I wanted to be a part of a team with the potential we have. We know that we can do something special."
And the difference between this summer/fall and last? It all begins, Connor believes, with the seniors. "We're more close-knit," he explains. "We're more focused. We trust each other. We're more disciplined." "How do those emotions transfer to the football field?" Connor gave me this understandable answer: "We all know our jobs – and how to get those jobs done, without having to worry about doing someone else's job for them."
Connor will line up as a wide receiver (behind Kyle Gladstone), and sometimes he'll be in the slot for Matt Hartlen. "Bryce (Kinsler) is going to have a lot of us receivers to throw to. I like the 'chemistry' between Bryce and any one of our top four receivers."
Connor's personal goals for this season are simple. First, as a member of the Falcons' receiving corps, "No drops!" He challenges himself, "I have no reason to drop the ball!" Second as a contributor to his team's effort, "I want to make plays whenever I can." What about the team's objectives? After the virtually automatic "making and then going deep ib the State Playoffs," he echoes his fellow seniors, "We want to get our school and the community behind us." Admirable, Connor, but winning will be the necessary first step.
He rates himself "a pretty good student," citing History (Steve Mitten) and Math/Algebra (Cameron Bender) as his favorite subjects and teachers. For Ms. Bender, he serves as a "peer tutor." Connor enjoys fishing with his classmate, Weston Classen, and just hangin' out a lot with classmate/varsity cheerleader, Kathryn Lowry. "She's one of my best friends," he affirms.
Connor laughs when I ask him about each Thursday's placekicking competition between identical twin Cody and himself. "It was nice having him around last year to mentor us kickers, whcn we didn't have a kicking coach. He really tried to be a part of the team, even when he couldn't play. Rivalry between us? That's never been a problem," he assures me.
Well, I never had a brother – much less a twin. And at the peak of my high school football career in 1953, I was a 150-lb. long-snapper. So I can only imagine how Connor and Cody are feeling about being back – together with their varsity teammates. May this senior season (probably their last as football players) become a lifetime memory.
Determined Falcons seek to upset Boulder Creek in home opener
Jab them Jaguars! is Fridays battle cry
Early in the evening of August 24, as fans make their way toward Falcon Stadium, it will likely be backdropped by the usual setting sun. Then, shortly after sunset, it will be time, once again, for the first of "Friday Night Lights," as the Cactus Shadows Falcons host the (Anthem) Boulder Creek Jaguars in the opening game of the 2012 football season.
Yes, for the home team, it is a brand new ten games (hopefully more, if the 'Birds make the State Playoffs); and the Falcons, like every other football squad, will start perfect at 0-0. Second-year Head Football Coach Greg Davis, with the trials of last fall filed away under "Closed," is well-prepared and ready for the 7 p.m. kickoff. So, too, are 17 hunkered-down seniors. Just how ready are these Falcons?
After an encouraging August 15 scrimmage (here) against Millennium (hardly a "cupcake"), the answer to that question will begin to unfold, when the visiting Division 1 (larger schools) Jaguars bus down from Anthem. They finished XXXX last season, which they opened by searing down the Falcons in the 2nd half on their way to a 48-20 victory. This sports reporter was on hand to photograph an impressive "road" crowd that had caravanned up I-17. CSHS students, keep that fan support going this year – for all sports!
While on the subject of "Falcon Pride," I offer this encouragement to the recently-entered Class of 2016: There'll be no better time than this Friday night to show your school spirit by parading around the Falcon Stadium Track (about 45 minutes before game time) behind the "Fighting Falcons Marching Bank" and the CSHS Cheerleaders. They'll smartly step you to the student section in the West Stands. What a great way to start your four years as Falcon fans!
Congratulations to Music Director Gary Wycoff and Spirit Line/Cheer Head Coach Rika Cuff for starting (last year) what hopefully will become a Cactus Shadows pre-game tradition. Now back to Friday night's home opener.
What's most important to longtime Falcon fans is whether this CSHS team, led by healthy again senior quarterback and Quint-Captain Bryce Kinsler and his fellow captains, seniors Matt Hartlen (slot receiver), Kyle Gladstone (wide receiver), Kyle Hajek (center) and junior Brad Souva (DT), can make good its commitment to start bringing back "respect" (their goal) to Cactus Shadows Football after a disappointing 3-7 performance in 2011.
Now I can already hear you doubters out there sarcastically warning, "Action talks, but 'you know what' walks! As for this self-confessed Falcon "homer," I'm buying into the confidence I've been picking up from the Football seniors all summer long. No, I can't march into Falcon Stadium with the Class of '16, but for sure I'm in lock-step with Coach Davis and his Falcons. In an upset shoot-out, I predict: CSHS, 35 – Boulder Creek, 31.
All right, Falcons, make me 1-0!
Twelve for the 'Birds!
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2014 Beard-a-thon raises over $300,000 for charityNHL.com @NHLdotcom
EAST AURORA, N.Y. – With the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup® Playoffs officially in the books after the Los Angeles Kings' victory in the Final over the New York Rangers, beard-growing season in the NHL is over. An annual effort that sees fans, celebrities, and NHL players grow their beards in a charitable drive to raise funds for various North American charities, this year's Beard-A-Thon®, proudly presented by Just For Men, raised over $300,000 for NHL team charities. This brings the program's total collection close to $3 million since launching in 2009.
Across the nation, over 4,000 hockey fans took part in this year's Beard-A-Thon. Participants in Beard-A-Thon vowed to grow and maintain a playoff beard during the duration of their team's run in the NHL Stanley Cup® Playoffs. Beard growers invited family, friends, and business associates to pledge their playoff beards. Fans who were unwilling, or unable, to grow a playoff beard could also pledge their favorite NHL players.
With numerous teams participating in the effort, fans of the Boston Bruins led all NHL teams by raising over $90,000 for the Martin W. Richard Charitable Foundation and the Boston Bruins Foundation. Our top beard grower, a Bruins fan, Jason Beckett, raised over $14,000 for the foundations by himself. Over on the West coast, the fans of the Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings raised $58,000 for the Kings Care Foundation. The fans of the New York Rangers raised over $42,000 for the Garden of Dreams Foundation.
"It has been another great year for Beard-A-Thon," said John Cimperman, the principal at Cenergy, a Stealth Media House Company, the marketing firm behind Beard-A-Thon. "Hockey fans have continued to demonstrate that their passion and loyalty is second to none, and have come together to raise money for an important cause. We look forward to seeing the fans and their beards next spring."
For more information on Beard-A-Thon®, visit www.beardathon.com.


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Having the safety of a hotel property questioned can damage the brand and keep guests away. Below, a list of criteria for checking the safety of your hotel properties.
Methodology: This checklist was compiled from publicly available sources and moderated using industry research and our experience with the hospitality industry. Part of this checklist comes from the University of Washington and is included here in case the information is moved or removed from the washington.edu website.
Notes to Compliantia users:
- Checklists can easily be imported into your Compliantia account using the Excel™ upload method. You may also add a point value, photos and attachments to each item.
- Items that are not applicable can be marked "n/a" during the visit. If so, they will not be counted towards the final score.
1. Is there a professional security team on duty at the hotel 24/7?
2. Is the lighting around the outside of the hotel adequate?
3. Is there a professional security manager?
4. Is access to underground parking controlled?
5. Does the hotel have an emergency plan that is tested regularly?
6. Is there CCTV coverage of public areas?
7. Does the hotel have emergency power capability?
8. Is the area of the hotel free of high risk facilities like embassies or key government buildings?
9. Are entrance doors other than the main entrance monitored to prevent unauthorized access?
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1. Is there a fire/smoke detection system?
2. Is there a system for alerting hotel guests of a problem?
3. Are there fire extinguishers and/or hose reel systems? Are they clearly marked?
4. Is there a sprinkler system?
5. Are emergency exit doors equipped with panic hardware?
6. Do the emergency exit doors swing out?
7. Do the emergency exit stairs go directly to the outside of the building?
8. Is the fire plan regularly tested?
9. Has the hotel staff had basic fire safety training?
1. Is there a safety lock on the door that will unlock when the door handle is turned?
2. Are the rooms controlled by a card-key system?
3. Is there a peephole or some means to see who is outside the door?
4. Are the emergency fire exits clearly marked on each floor?
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The Rig is an interactive installation combining percussion, creativity, musical exploration, visual stimulation, learning and adventure. Designed by professional musicians, The Rig is an impressive, original musical soundscape with an exciting visual impact aimed at kids from 1 to 100 years old!!
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There are usually two concerns at work with weight gain and sleep. One of them is when you are late at work, you may involve in some late night munching, which can increase your calorie intake. The other is biochemical reaction that undergoes when you are deprived of sleep. The changing hormonal levels increase appetite and hunger and will not make you feel full even after eating.
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« The Transitive Property of Internet Idiocy | Main | TGIF »
June 18, 2010
A Tax, By Any Other Name....
...is still a tax:
STEPHANOPOULOS: ...your critics say it is a tax increase.
OBAMA: My critics say everything is a tax increase. My critics say that I'm taking over every sector of the economy. You know that. Look, we can have a legitimate debate about whether or not we're going to have an individual mandate or not, but...
STEPHANOPOULOS: But you reject that it's a tax increase?
OBAMA: I absolutely reject that notion.
At the time Obama made that statement, the Senate Finance Committee had just released its own health care bill, which clearly referred to the mandate penalty as an "excise tax." But in later versions, the word "tax" was stripped, because it had become too much of a political liability for Democrats. The final version that Obama signed did not describe the mandate as a tax, and used the Commerce Clause -- not federal taxing power -- as the Constitutional justification for the mandate.
So, does this mean "those pesky critics" were right again? That's getting to be something of a recurring theme for this administration.
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The final version that Obama signed did not describe the mandate as a tax, and used the Commerce Clause -- not federal taxing power -- as the Constitutional justification for the mandate.
And named the IRS as the agency responsible for enforcement.
OBAMA: My critics say everything is a tax increase. My critics say that I'm taking over every sector of the economy.
Res. Ipse. Loquitur.
Posted by: BillT at June 18, 2010 10:22 AM
Well, his lips were moving weren't they?
Posted by: bthun at June 18, 2010 11:00 AM
Got 'im, by the Internet Transitive Theory!
OK, maybe we didn't strictly prove that everything his critics say is automatically true. But we've certainly demonstrated that his critics might be the best ones to bet on in any future disputes.
Posted by: Texan99 at June 18, 2010 01:02 PM
The funny thing is, they try to have it both ways. When it's pointed out that the mandate to engage in an insurance transaction (and an intra-state one, at that) is a gross abuse of the Commerce Clause, suddenly it becomes a tax. When it's pointed out that Article I(?) prohibits the federal government from levying direct taxes, suddenly it's a Commerce Clause power.
Posted by: Cousin Dave at June 18, 2010 01:21 PM
My critics say it is not a tax increase.
Posted by: Texan99 at June 18, 2010 02:19 PM
My critics say everything is not a tax increase. And they're wrong about that, too!
Posted by: Texan99 at June 18, 2010 02:21 PM
And you can keep your doctor too...
Posted by: TOTUS at June 18, 2010 02:24 PM
Sarah Palin is dangerous and could be a heart beat away from the Presidency.
Given that the nation is suffering cardiac arrest under Obama, not sure what all the fear mongering on Sarah Palin was about. Guess they had to divert their real thoughts about Obama somewhere safe.
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Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has thanked his teammates for their recent help.
Arsenal teenager Hector Bellerin has thanked the club's senior players for helping him recover from a potentially devastating blow.
The inexperienced Spaniard was taken off at half-time during the loss to Stoke with the team 3-0 down, and players with lesser mental strength would have needed a while to recover.
Not Bellerin, he went straight back into the side in successive Champions League and Premier League games, and showed he match at the Britannia was more likely to be the exception rather than the rule.
Speaking on Thursday, he has thanked two players in particular for wise words of advice.
He told Arsenal.com: "Everyone's been really supportive after I was taken off at half-time [against Stoke]. It's obviously the boss' decision and it was good because we scored twice after that, but all the experienced players know when they need to help you and they've all been really supportive. Thanks to them I had that reaction on Saturday.
"Per said in a few interviews that I need to speak more and to be more communicative on the pitch. Santi told me to play my game, forget about everything else and just enjoy myself on the pitch. That's what I've been taking on board and I think I'm doing it better."
Being able to guide the young defenders through is exactly what Per Mertesacker is expected to do, even though Sky pundit Jamie Carragher publicly criticised him for appearing to not be doing so on the pitch at the Britannia.
Bellerin showed a complete turnaround against Newcastle, confident dribbling with the ball at right-back, causing trouble for the opposing defence and even grabbing an assist, the perfect tonic to the experience a week earlier.
Whether he gets a chance against Liverpool, in the tough Anfield atmosphere is another matter though with Calum Chambers and Mathieu Debuchy available. If he does, that will be the real test of how much he has learned.


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Text of Revealing Video Coverage from AP on Cronkite's Death
Perhaps inadvertently, the text of the Associated Press's earliest video coverage (scroll down the right frame at the link) of Walter Cronkite's death would appear to say a lot about how journalists see themselves — and it's not as objective communicators of what is occurring in the world:
Cronkite: "Hello, I'm Walter Cronkite."
AP's Diane Kepler, narrator: He was the most trusted man in America.
Cronkite (November 22, 1963): From Dallas, Texas, the flash apparently official. President Kennedy died at 1PM Central Standard Time, 2 o'clock Eastern Standard Time, some 38 minutes ago.
DK: Walter Cronkite, for many the quintessential TV journalist, has died. For most Americans he was the man to turn to on everything from the assassination of President Kennedy to what to think about the war in Vietnam.
Cronkite (1968): But it is increasingly clear to this reporter that the only rational way out then would be to negotiate, not as victims, but as an honorable people, who lived up to their pledge to defend democracy, and did the best they could.
DK: He covered battlefields, the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, and was a familiar presence to all of the presidents he covered. But it was his presence and his ability to tell a story with his Midwestern intonations that endeared him to Americans from coast to coast, always promising always to report an event the way it is.
Cronkite (apparently in the late 1950s or 1960, ahead of an interview with John F. Kennedy): Our interview with the Senator will be entirely unrehearsed. It will be spontaneous, it will not be edited. The questions have not been submitted to Mr. (John F.) Kennedy in advance. And I will be asking them of him for the first time.
DK: His familiarity led many to call him "Uncle Walter," and even though he didn't know them personally, he sometimes shared America's enthusiasm on the air, like when man first walked on the moon.
Cronkite (July 20, 1969): "Man on the moon!"
Apollo 11′s Neil Armstrong: Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed.
Cronkite: Boy!
Apollo 11′s Neil Armstrong: We're going to be busy for a minute.
DK: Cronkite left the anchor desk in 1981, handing the reins over to Dan Rather. However, Cronkite wouldn't soon disappear from the landscape. He backed then-President Clinton when he was suffering from the Lewinsky scandal. He also condemned former President George W. Bush's decision to go to war in Iraq.
Cronkite: If the war we are fighting cannot be sustained with the people knowing what it takes to win that war, then we shouldn't be there in first place."
DK: Walter Cronkite, dead at the age of 92. Diane Kepling, the Associated Press.
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After Swag, Pyar Ho and Ding Dang, new Munna Michael song is out. Titled Beparwah, the track is a special one as Tiger Shroff pays his tribute to the fabulous Michael Jackson. Slated to release on July 21, the film looks promising and, now with the release of this song, the makers have surely raised our expectations. In the three-minute video, Tiger shows off his super-cool dance moves along with his co-star Nidhhi Agerwal. Beparwah will definitely make you want to put on your dancing shoes. The catchy track has been crooned by Siddharth Basrur and Nandini Deb. Kumaar has written the lyrics of the song.
Taking to his Twitter account, Tiger shared the song with a caption that read "This is just not dance...This is my ultimate performance! #Beparwah." Watch the song right here.
This is just not dance…This is my ultimate performance! #Beparwahhttps://t.co/FQ1hqzRqOQ— Tiger Shroff (@iTIGERSHROFF) July 12, 2017
Recently, Tiger said that his father Jackie Shroff inspires him to remain grounded and he believes that he can never be as bindass as his dad. "He (Jackie) has been taking care of me ever since I was a child. He has sheltered me and given me such a happy childhood. I know the background that he came from. My father used to stay in a chawl in the Teen Batti area... And (seeing)... where he has come to... that inspires me to work hard and do amazing things for my family," Tiger said.
In Munna Michael Tiger Shroff will portray the role of a street con, Munna, who aspires to be a renowned dancer like Michael Jackson. During his journey, Munna befriends a gangster, Mahinder Fauji. played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and teaches him how to dance. The film also stars debutante Nidhi Agerwal.
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Tuesday, 23 November 2010
I Went Down To The Woods Today
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I Was Afraid
"I was afraid and I am still that way. I feel I am in some other reality where I'll wake up soon and be someone else somewhere else."
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Sunday, 21 November 2010
The Edge
Hunter S. Thompson
The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over.
Hunter S. Thompson
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Where You Are
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Emerging Artist
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Together At Last
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Wednesday, 17 November 2010
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My Body
This body is a shell.
This life is one scene.
This body is a shell.
A protectant worth nothing.
My ribs: my cage.
A trapped bird.
I sing alone.
This life is one scene.
A show for the martyr.
My eyes look at me.
A marred image.
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One Day We'll Be Together
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Tuesday, 16 November 2010
Dark Side
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Seeing Double
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Friday, 12 November 2010
New Talent
Hermione De Paula is a graduate of St Martins who has worked alongside Alexander McQueen and John Gailiano. Her signature look is delicate hand printed prints that ooze femininity. See her S/S 2011 collection above showcasing at Vauxhall Fashion scout.
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A Reddit post from last week has sparked a discussion regarding iPhone performance as a function of battery age. While we expect battery capacity to decrease as batteries age, we expect processor performance to stay the same. However, users with older iPhones with lower-than-expected Geekbench 4 scores have reported that replacing the battery increases their score (as well as the performance of the phone). What's going on here? How many phones are experiencing decreased Geekbench 4 score?
To answer these questions I've plotted the kernel density of Geekbench 4 single-core scores for the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 7 running different versions of iOS. Scores obtained in low-power mode are not included in the distribution.
Evidence seems to be mounting that Apple is decreasing the clock speed of iPhones with decreased battery capacity to maintain the advertised battery life.
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They ought to have a couple of options:
Toggle the speed back to original if you replace the battery (and ideally if you don't care about the battery performance/occasional purported shutdowns)
I agree, that's what they should do. Not for nothing but these bad optics were all apple's own doing. Had they openly offered a low performance/longer battery mode, it could have even been introduced as a positive user switchable option to increase the battery life. If it actually worked as advertised, some users might even want to enable it on new phones, why not. Instead they did it in secret and snuck it into updates as new models came out. This kind of behind the scenes engineering to intentionally make old models perform worse really adds fuel to the fire.
This video is as relevant as ever:
IDIOTS - iPhone Parody
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Maryland man arrested after discovery of 25,000 images of child pornography on his computer
SYKESVILLE, Md – A Carroll County man, 19 year old David A. Esmond, of Sykesville, is arrested and charged with the possession and distribution of child pornography.
Esmond is charged with one count each of distribution and possession of child pornography. Subsequent to his arrest, Esmond was transported to the Carroll County Central Booking Center for processing and to await an initial appearance before a court commissioner.In April 2016, a member of the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit was conducting an on-line investigation involving the distribution and possession of child pornography. The investigator downloaded child pornography that was distributed from a specific Internet address.
Further investigation led to the identification of the Internet address. Troopers obtained a search warrant for Esmond's residence and served the warrant Monday morning.
A preliminary forensic review of the Esmond's computer indicated it held as many as 25,000 image and/or video files of child pornography. The investigation is continuing.


text: Ovallah, Scrysin, Tanya and Thorndale decide to ride the four Raptors north and scouting out the Giant Ants. They discover two entrances to the Ants Nest. They also discover three distinct types of Ants. Medium sized 'worker ants', Large sized 'Soldier Ants' and Huge sized 'Commander ants' that wore copper helmets. Between them they devised a plan to smoke out the ants and use walls of thorns to control them. Planning to put it in action they head back to their camp.


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As talented drivers from all over the world head to the Bahrain International Circuit for another high-octane racing event, we let you in on six things you need to know about the Six Hours Race.
The Six Hours of Bahrain is part of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) which was first held in 2012.
It's not just all about the Formula One in Bahrain as we also host some other outstanding events throughout the year. Six Hours of Bahrain is certainly no exception. The WEC features eight endurance races across the world in England, Belgium, France, America, Japan, China, Brazil and, of course, Bahrain. The most famous of the races is the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the biggest event of the annual WEC calendar.
In Bahrain, each year, it sees a massive grid of around 30 cars descend on the kingdom, racing in many prestigious car brands such as Audi, Toyota, Porsche, Aston Martin and Ferrari.
This year's race at the Bahrain International Circuit ties in with the track's landmark 10th anniversary celebrations and the FIA WEC has also recently confirmed they've extended the agreement to host an exclusive Middle East race in Bahrain for an additional three years.
This year's Bahrain race is the seventh and penultimate round of the 2014 WEC.
For the past two years Bahrain has provided an exciting 'race into darkness'. In 2012, we hosted the sixth round of the eight-race championship while in 2013 we saw the adrenaline-fuelled final leg of the entire championship.
Historically, the drivers begin the race in the late afternoon and race into the night for at least six hours. In 2014, as we host the seventh and nail-biting penultimate round of the championship, the race will run from 3pm to 9pm but they'll be competing under the track's all-new flood lighting system which made its global debut at this year's Bahrain Grand Prix.
In the 2014 championship, there are five car categories as opposed to the four there have been in previous years.
For the past two years there have been four car categories in the WEC, namely the Le Mans Prototype 1-Light (LMP1), LMP2, Le Mans Grand Touring Endurance (LMGTE) Pro and LMGTE Am. The Le Mans Prototype cars are not typical road cars but ones that have been specially created for this category of racing. They are reportedly today's fastest closed-wheel cars in circuit racing and reach a maximum speed that's even higher than a Formula One car. LMGTE cars are grand tourer race cars, luxury vehicles capable of high-speed, long-distance driving.
The new addition this year is the Le Mans Prototype 1-Hybrid (LMP1-H) class. Defending champions Audi and rivals Toyota are racing with two of their hybrid cars alongside Porsche, which has former Formula One driver Mark Webber in one of their two hybrid vehicles.
Year after year, the WEC not only hosts great races but also provides a platform for car manufacturers to test their new technologies.
Two support racing series will also run alongside the main event.
If you thought you were heading over to see just one racing spectacle then you'd fortunately be mistaken as the India-based MRF Formula 2,000 Series and the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East are also holding rounds through the weekend.
The MRF Formula 2,000, an up-and-coming series in Asia, is a single-seater series where drivers race in a car that's powered by a two-litre Renault engine and built around a Dallara chassis. Racers fly in from all over the world to compete in this Bahrain leg, which is the second of three rounds in its 2014-2015 season. Among them is Bahrain's own Shaikh Salman bin Rashid Al Khalifa.
Meanwhile, the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, which is based at the Bahrain International Circuit and promoted by Austrian motorsport legend Walter Lechner, is the leading one-make GT series from the region. This Bahrain round is the opener race for its 2014-2015 season.
It's more than just a race.
There's plenty of adrenalin-fuelled excitement attracting racing fans to the track but there's also a whole host of other activities going on around the Bahrain International Circuit, providing fun for all the family.
The entertainment schedule includes autograph sessions with the WEC drivers, carnival games, children's rides, arts and crafts stations, food and beverage stalls and live stage performers. This includes Disney-inspired theatre for the kids, a couple of unique acrobatic shows, stilt walkers and much more. On top of all that, they'll be opening the Paddock to the public so fans can get chance to see the behind-the-scenes WEC teams and drivers hard at work.
The Six Hours of Bahrain is the third international endurance event to take place on the island.
Racer stamina isn't just reserved for this race as in 2006, too, the Bahrain International Circuit hosted the 24 Hours Race of Bahrain followed by a six-hour international race for superbikes in 2009. These were both one-off, stand-alone events but neither are as big nor as significant as this upcoming world-renowned championship race.
Quick event facts
The Six Hours of Bahrain is being held on November 14 and 15 from 3pm to 9pm at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.
Tickets are BD20 (adults), BD10 (children 12 and under) or free for kids up to three.
Passes for Corporate Lounges are BD200 each.
All tickets are available at the BIC sales outlet in Bahrain City Centre (ground floor, near Gate Three), online at www.bahraingp.com or by calling the BIC Hotline (1745 0000).


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Lightsworns (Lightlords in the OCG) are an Archetype of cards, first introduced in Light of Destruction, which gave them massive amounts of support. They are Light Attribute Monsters that have the effect of self-Milling.
This archetype's Boss Monster, (Judgment Dragon)'s effect of clearing the Field has heavily influenced several Formats. As such, the deck is based around fulfilling the conditions to summon Judgment Dragon, which is easily achieved due to the self-milling of most Lightsworn cards. Furthermore, Lightsworns contain a myriad of Spells and Traps whose effects further increase the consistency of the deck, as they contribute to the self-mill while maintaining Hand Advantage.
However, Lightsworns have a constant problem of Decking Out and must win quickly, which can be easily achieved due to their powerful field-clearing effects.
[edit] The Lightsworn "Engine"
In decks with high monster count, the Lightsworn engine is also used to speed up the deck, increasing consistency while sending cards which the decks need to be in the Graveyard. The engine is simplified, and only contains two monsters, Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress, and Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter, to allow for destruction and milling
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Having dominated several series of Formats, forcing several cards to be affected by the Banlist, Lightsworn still plays a heavy influence in the current Metagame.
Despite the regular "pure" lightsworn deck being crippled, it is still playable, and used by some players. However, more commonly, Lightsworn monsters are being incorporated into "Chaos" decks, which use a mixture of LIGHT and DARK monsters to fulfill the summoning conditions of powerful monsters such as Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning.
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- Aurkus, Lightsworn Druid
- Celestia, Lightsworn Angel
- Ehren, Lightsworn Monk
- Garoth, Lightsworn Warrior
- Gragonith, Lightsworn Dragon
- Jain, Lightsworn Paladin
- Jenis, Lightsworn Mender
- Lumina, Lightsworn Summoner
- Lyla, Lightsworn Sorceress
- Rinyan, Lightsworn Rogue
- Ryko, Lightsworn Hunter
- Shire, Lightsworn Spirit
- Wulf, Lightsworn Beast
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Big Girl Steps
This is major big girl stuff right here!
I'm so proud of this set of suitcases, especially because they are purple! (to match my laptop, of course) They have spinning wheels on the bottom and two-position locking pull bars. The boys love pulling them across the floor and spinning them around. Right now, Keagan enjoys hiding his toys in them and playing with the zippers.
It wasn't until I got them home that I realized they are made by Oleg Cassini. I personally care very little about brand names and fashion so I had to laugh at myself there. I just care about how durable they look and the set was under $100 so the price was right.
I have a set of purple suitcases! (doing the happy Snoopy dance!)
I also got an "Phone Pod Universal Smart Phone Holder" and I LOVE it! I clip it to Keagan's stroller and he is happy and content to play Angry Birds Space and watch Blues Clues on Netflix!
Ok, so now all I need to do is book our flights and arrange for transportation to and from the airport for us all. sigh. I just want to vomit thinking about the air fare and travel stress but I'm excited to see my family and friends in June and July. I can't believe it's been two years since we've traveled back east. How time flies. Now it's time to fly!


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A Stock Trading Robots Wants To Double Your Money
Yesterday after logging into the site I discovered there were comments left promoting a stock trading robot that wanted to help me make a fortune. Unfortunately the internet is jammed with similar investment schemes and software. I am sure with a quick search you will probably find this type of software on hub pages
Do Not Rely on Testimonials
The claim is always that there is a system to not just beat the market but crush them, some ads claim 100% return in a month. FOREX is also very popular with these types of systems. FOREX trading is more complex and I'm guessing if you fail it will be easy to blame you for not using the software correctly. One of the major problems with the internet is finding testimonials that are true, when doing a search for a testimonial all to often you find bogus comments from those who are trying to sell you the product. If you see a testimonial with a link to a site trying to sell you something you should be very skeptical. Also the reason you do not see more negative testimonials You can expect to see even more of these types of systems with the economic conditions we have right now.
While I have no doubt that there are software programs that can assist you in making good trades and picking stocks that are undervalued everyone should be skeptical of claims that say they can outperform the market by more than 10%.
I also challenge anyone who thinks they have a system to post there picks on my site. They can leave them in the comments section I will not make their trades public knowledge or approve their comments until after the trades are completed. If they can demonstrate the ability to greatly outperform the market I will gladly promote their product commission free. That being said I do not expect any takers on this challenge. Visit MUDAC for political and economic news.
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Whats Going on in The Market
Thats the big question that everyone is asking. Is this rally the start of something or just a bear market trap ready to suck us all in. The war of words between bears and bulls continues with those in the bear market saying this is just a normal bear market rally. Bulls are starting to gather and claim this rally has legs and the stimulus package is finally working and the economy is getting better. I'm including a poll here cast your vote!!!!!!!!
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So Brave!
Two days ago, Joseph slid down the slide alone for the first time. I was so proud! Yesterday he went down a little baby-sized slide about 100 times at a playdate. He was so proud! Today we went to the park and he went straight for the BIG slide - I didn't get pics, but when I'd take him down with me, *I* would get nervous. Haha. Then he figured out it was faster to get to the small slide, so he went down this one about 15 times.
He also wanted to sit on the big-kid swings today, so I pushed him on those for a bit. He's not ready for it, but he liked to try like the big kids.


text: I'm so excited!! My official wedding video is live and I just got my wedding pictures this week. It's been a very wedding week for me! Caleb Irvin Photography is responsible for this amazing video filled with sweet clips from my wedding. I chose the song Home by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros as our song because it sums up exactly how I feel about my fella. I hope you will enjoy the video!


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First tab. I feel like it still needs to be spiced up a bit, but I'm not sure.
You've definitely got something here, but I feel like it lacks focus. You're going for weird and scary and sad all at once, and the net result is none of those feelings get any time to sink in, leaving it somewhat bland.
EDIT: Personally I think you should try to focus on the sad, the interview at the end got to me more than the "COME VISIT ME IN HELL" parts.
Fair enough. I'll work on making it more concentrated.
EDIT: Possibly on the sad, but…I don't want it to be too close to SCP-348. I'll see as I work on it more.
proofreading-wise I found this:
**Agent Fredricks: I see. Continue.
But that's the only thing like that I saw.
The first footnote is unnecessary.
Is it? I figure it's within the Foundation's logic to include exactly what would and what would not trigger the structure's anomalous properties.
That does make sense. I was speaking more from a literary point of view.


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"Frontier Guard" is set in the 25th Century, by which time humans have spread out into the galaxy.
But our history leaves many secrets to be found.
Conner Blake was abducted in 1957 at the age of 12 and found frozen on an abandoned Ark hundreds of years later. Why was he chosen and how will he play into humanity's conflicts with its space-faring neighbors?


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Offbeat Southern singer-songwriter Jim White, who's been living in Winterville, Georgia recently, collaborates with Athens-based bluegrass act the Packway Handle Band on Take It Like a Man, to be released by Yep Roc Records on Jan. 17th.
The merger took shape after the Packways approached White to produce their next album for them. White was already a Packway fan, and unbeknownst to the group, he also had a stash of his own bluegrass-style songs yet to record. Although the two factions perform together throughout the album, Take It Like a Man alternates between White and Packway compositions, with the track "Corn Pone Refugee" the only one co-written.
Jokingly calling themselves Jim White vs. the Packway Handle Band, they'll be doing a series of live dates together this spring, including the inaugural Shaky Boots country music festival in Kennesaw May 16th and 17th.


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Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said that running back Marshawn Lynch is "probably the best player on our offense."
Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell says he needs to get the ball to running back Marshawn Lynch more.
In last Sunday's win against the Raiders, Lynch had 21 carries for only 67 yards (3.2 yard average), but he scored two short touchdowns. Lynch also caught five passes for a team-high 76 yards against the Raiders and leads Seattle with three receiving touchdowns this season
"We want to use our good players," Bevell told The Seattle Times. "And he's definitely, probably the best player on our offense and we want to get him the ball as many ways as we can."
Despite a number of injuries on Seattle's offensive line, including issues for starters Russell Okung and James Carpenter, quarterback Russell Wilson was only sacked twice against Oakland.
Bevell, in his fourth season as Seattle's offensive coordinator, said he agreed with Wilson when he said after the game that it wasn't one of his best games.
"There's some where he missed throws," Bevell said. "There's some where protection issues caused him to move or caused throws to happen like that. Guys being in the right place at the right time for him. So it's never just one thing that you can put your finger on it's usually a combination of factors."
At 5-3, Seattle is two games back of the NFC West division leader Arizona Cardinals. They host the New York Giants (3-5) on Sunday.
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