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The latest FP7 calls which cover a number of thematic and multidisciplinary areas have been announced at the end of July through the publication of the 2011 Work Programmes. There are 51 new calls which cover four FP7 specific programmes (Cooperation, Ideas, People and Capacities) across areas including Health, Security, Energy, Environment and Transport. Deadlines vary across the four specific programmes.
FP7 Cooperation
The specific programme on 'Co-operation' supports fosters collaborative research across Europe and other partner countries through projects by transnational consortia of industry and academia. Research will be carried out in ten key thematic themes:
-Health (3 calls)
-Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology (FAFB) (5 calls)
-Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (8 calls)
-Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies (12 calls)
-Energy (8 calls)
-Environment (including Climate Change) (8 calls)
-Transport (including Aeronautics) (9 calls)
-Socio-Economic Sciences and the Humanities (4 calls)
-Space (1 call)
-Security (1 call)
More Information: Cooperation Calls
FP7 Ideas (European Research Council, ERC)
The Ideas programme will support "frontier research" solely on the basis of scientific excellence. Research may be carried out in any area of science or technology, including engineering, socio-economic sciences and the humanities. In contrast with the Cooperation programme, there is no obligation for cross-border partnerships. Projects are implemented by "individual teams" around a "principal investigator".
ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grants
ERC Starting Grants aim to provide critical and adequate support to the independent careers of excellent researchers, whatever their nationality, who are at the stage of establishing or consolidating their own independent research team or programme.
More Information: Ideas Calls
FP7 People (Marie Curie)
The People programme provides support for researcher mobility and career development, both for researchers inside the European Union and internationally. It is implemented via a set of Marie Curie actions, providing fellowships and other measures to help researchers build their skills and competences throughout their careers. Calls which have recently been announced are:
Marie Curie Industry-Academia Partnerships and Pathways (IAPP)
This activity will seek to open and foster dynamic pathways between public research organisations and private commercial enterprises, particularly SMEs. It aims to achieve this predominately by secondments between sectors and networking activities.
Marie Curie Initial Training Networks 2011 (ITN)
This action aims to improve career perspectives of early-stage researchers in both public and private sectors, thereby making research careers more attractive to young people. This will be achieved through a trans-national networking mechanism, aimed at structuring the existing high-quality initial research training capacity throughout Member States and associated countries. Direct or indirect involvement of organisations from different sectors, including (lead-) participation by private enterprises in appropriate fields, is considered essential in the action.
More Information: People Calls
FP7 Capacities
There are a number of interesting schemes under the 'Capacities' specific programme that cut across a number of research themes. It can be approached in a more bottom-up way than the 'Co-operation' programme. The programme aims to support the coherent development of policies; complement the Co-operation programme; contribute to EU policies and initiatives to improve the coherence and impact of Member States policies; find synergies with regional and cohesion policies, the Structural Funds, education and training programmes and the Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (CIP). Within 'Capacities' there are seven main activities which can be seen below:
-Research Infrastructures (3 calls)
-Research for the benefit of SMEs (2 calls)
-Regions of Knowledge (1 call)
-Research Potential (1 call)
-Science in Society (2 calls)
-Activities of International Cooperation (3 calls)
More information: Capacities Calls
Please visit the relevant call links above or contact the European Office for advice on which call is best suited to your needs.
EuRO recommends that anyone who is interested in accessing EU funding makes contact with the European Office in plenty of time prior to the submission deadline to fully benefit from our professional advice and support.
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Country: U.S.A. (Arlington - Texas)
Genre: Doom Metal
Release: Audience live bootleg
Where: live@ Night Hawks Pub - Brendola (Vicenza,Italy)
Date: venerdì 07 Aprile 2006 (2006-04-07)
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Uploader Notes: Solitude Aeturnus made a mini tour in Europe during 2006,this is the only gig played in Italy,originally it was scheduled in a different town (Brescia) but at the last moment,a couple of days before,because of technical problems with the venue(La Sfinge)the show was moved to Brendola about 100 km away,so only a bunch of fans were able to be present,the show started very late(about 12:00 pm)and the setlist is quite short,infact just after the show S.A. went to Germany where they played the day after at the Keep It True Festival,enjoy!!!
John Perez - guitar
Robert Lowe - vocals
Steve Mosely - guitars
James Martin - bass
Steve Nichols - drums
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3. Days of prayer
4. Sightless
5. The 9th Day: Awakening
6. Phantoms
7. Scent of death
8. Falling
9. Secret of steel(Manowar cover)
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The countdown is on. The chaos levels are rising. Even though the movers are packing everything (it is the least they can do with the rates they are charging us), there is still loads to sort out. Starting with my closet. Pretty sure I will not need four winter coats ever again. Ditto with shoes. The local charity shops love me lately.
I am also still trying to figure out the best way to keep my steady writing clients happy while I globetrot through Europe en route to the Caribbean. The idea of my home office – especially the 27″ iMac I love almost more than life itself – being out of reach for the next three months is a reality I'm trying hard to ignore. It appears my trusty Macbook Air, that served me so well for so many years, will be called into action once again.
But enough with mundane details like shipping containers and earning bank. There is a far more important thing on my mind.
Skin tone.
I honestly cannot remember the last time my skin was this sickly white. The idea of walking off the plane into the warm Caribbean sunshine in this condition is not at all desirable. For several reasons.
First, I appear to be either a vampire or, alternatively, suffering from some undiagnosed illness. I'm not sure if simply existing in the UK climate for 18 months can be considered a sickness. If not, it should be. My skin is a particular shade of white that can only be described as resembling a #10 business envelope. Especially my legs which rarely see sunlight because (a) there is none here and (b) even when the sun does occasionally get confused and pop out, the temps still require long pants and socks.
So to avoid either (a) the Caribbean locals attempting to drive a stake through my heart in an effort to stop the vampire/zombie apocalypse invasion to which my arrival must surely be a harbinger, or (b) the authorities rushing me to the ziekenhuis for immediate quarantine and treatment, I must strive for a healthier appearance.
Second, my existing skin tone is so reflective that, should I dare wear shorts (which I plan to do from the moment I step onto Bonairean soil until the day I die), the sun lighting upon my ungodly alabaster skin will cause a dangerous and retina-burning glare. This, of course, could present untold hazards to passing vehicles, including cars, planes or boats. So from a pure safety perspective, I must remedy this situation.
Which brings me to my confession.
Yesterday I paid to be dosed with UV rays.
This is mildly concerning for several reasons.
First, cost. For an Island Girl who maintained a lovely tan thanks to near-constant – and FREE – exposure to the blissful Caribbean sun, shelling out £7.80 for six minutes of UV bliss was tough to stomach. Not enough to deter me, mind you. After all, I am on a public safety mission. See above.
Second, my ready willingness to trade vanity for health. I totally understand that UV exposure is generally unhealthy. I also know that voluntarily subjecting yourself to high-pressure indoor tanning is even more dangerous. I gave up indoor tanning years ago, but under the circumstances, I have to make an exception.
Third, and this is most alarming, yesterday's little visit to the tanning salon has me longing for more. It was the perfect anecdote to cure my difficulties with the climate here. I was literally bouncing out the salon doors with happiness. I felt revived and rejuvenated. It was the best I've felt since I arrived on this rock. And now I want to go again. Every single day until I leave, if I could. I also realized that I should have been doing this all along. Which would have been bad on so many levels.
And that's the issue. There is no way you should live someplace where you have to engage in unhealthy lifestyle choices just to get by. I shudder each time we trundle off to the recycling center with our overflowing glass bin. The amount of wine consumed here puts any Caribbean alcohol levels to shame. Add fake baking to that mix? I'm pretty sure I'd be dead – or at least woefully unhealthy – within a few years.
Thankfully, we are almost back where we belong. Just a few more weeks. Which happens to be enough time to get in a few more visits to the tanning salon. You know, purely for safety reasons.


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Having purchased IBM's consumer computer division in a US$1.75 billion deal at the end of 2004, there was much speculation as to exactly what Lenovo planned to do with it. A leading computer builder in the Asian market, the company sprinted from having no American presence at all to owning the division that launched the entire PC platform back in 1981. While no one expected Lenovo to abandon the American market, questions were raised as to whether that company would continue to focus its efforts on dominating Asia, or attempt to grow its new American marketshare, and if the latter, exactly what form that might take.
Now we can end the speculation. It is being reported that Thursday morning will mark the unveiling of Lenovo's new 3000 Series computers. In a departure from their IBM heritage, these new models will be priced very aggressively, starting at US$349 for a desktop and US$599 for a notebook. What's more, they will proudly bear the Lenovo name.
Lenovo, which last year bought IBM's ailing PC business, plans to introduce a line of notebooks and desktops using processors from both Intel Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc., said Roger Kay, president of market researcher Endpoint Technologies Associates.
When Lenovo purchased IBM's computer arm, IBM received a stake in that company, and Lenovo gained the rights to market computers using the IBM brand for the next five years. Since then, Lenovo has avoided tying itself too closely to IBM's brand, preferring to let the well-regarded ThinkPad and ThinkCentre names carry most of the marketing weight. No doubt, this was a calculated move to get consumers used to the new manufacturer while they continued purchasing the name plates that had been marketed by IBM for many years.
Apparently, Lenovo thinks that American consumers are now ready for Lenovo-branded computers. Based on the pricing scheme of this new line, they will be diving head-first into the lower end of the market. Recently, we asked in an article, "Is Lenovo going to concentrate on remaining the "Dell of Asia" or is its long-term goal to supplant Dell entirely?" It appears that we now have an answer: Lenovo is looking to become the Dell of North America as well as Asia.
This isn't necessarily a bad idea. As a Chinese manufacturer, Lenovo should be able to keep costs low and compete with Dell squarely on Dell's terms. However, if Lenovo really is serious about taking the American market by storm, I have to wonder what the effect will be on the ThinkPad's traditional cachet as a high-quality business notebook? Manufacturers often find it difficult to compete at the top and bottom ends of a market simultaneously. Imagine a US$70,000 Saturn or a US$12,000 BMW. Then again, Lenovo may not care about the top of the market if they can take Dell to the mat. Higher-grade product certainly didn't help the business when IBM ran it, and Lenovo may be willing to risk some loss at the top if they control the bottom.


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Lorri Dyner is a Savor Success Circle sister whose company, Lorri Dyner Design, has helped spread her passion for transforming people's lives by transforming their homes. The zen and peace of beautiful decor wasn't always the world she lived in: Lorri was previously a foreign policy aide in the U.S. Congress, and a Wall Street recruiter! In her heart, however, she always knew she had a "deeply creative itch" that she needed to scratch.
The chaos that comes with government and finance didn't necessarily stop when she became an entrepreneur, but as anyone who knows Lorri would tell you, she has a big heart, big passion, and big priorities; her family, her peace of mind and her vision for herself and her clients keep her moving forward each day with courage and power. The result? Lorri has been featured on The TODAY Show, Meredith Vieira, BetterTV and more, sharing her mission with the world on a bigger platform than ever before.
We got the chance to interview Lorri recently and learn more about the "secret sauce" behind her success, what she does to savor it, and how Savor Circles and Give, Give, Get™ have helped her grow her business. Let's find out!
Lorri, we're so excited to "chat" with you. For those who don't know, what was your 90-day vision?
What was your biggest lesson learned while you were working on those goals?
I had been doing "okay" decorating part-time and staying at home with my young kids. But the truth is that like anyone I had BIG CRAZY dreams for myself and when I turned 40 I decided to just go for it. I was letting life slip by! So I really started to put myself out there (getting on TV, forging new media partnerships, etc).
WELL, as soon as I started to stick my neck out and live a bigger life, it's like everyone and their brother had an opinion to share with me about what mistakes I was making and what I should be doing, and what success should look like.
The biggest lesson I've learned since taking this dramatic shift in my business is that I absolutely can not listen to all the noise. When I've been most successful it's when I get very clear about what I want and I don't let myself get distracted by all the opinions.
Did you have any struggles while manifesting your vision?
There are a ton of obstacles for any small business owner, but I have to say the real obstacle has been finding the courage to just go for it. The self doubt can be crippling! But after a lifetime of often letting that self doubt get in my way, I've just decided to do it differently this time. Oh I definitely feel those old fears. But I do it anyway.
Did you ever feel like giving up?
Yes! Usually after significant sleep deprivation.
Well… what motivated you to keep going? How did you get through it?
… Sleep! Turning my brain off and focusing on my family. Also, meditation has been key.
Did you lean on your Circle sisters for support during this period?
Yes, I actually made a quantum leap forward after one recent mastermind session – my Savor Sisters really pushed me to include things in a contract that had never occurred to me, and I'm in a much more powerful position as a result.
What did you learn about Give, Give, Get during the process of manifesting your vision?
When I am generous in my heart and feeling like the sandbox is big enough for ALL of us, that's when the magic happens. When I start to feel greedy or left behind or "put upon" my whole process stalls.
Did you get something helpful for manifesting YOUR vision by helping someone else?
Yes all the time, every day! Recently, I helped out a growing YouTube channel (What's Up Moms – check them out!) by introducing them to home decor retail giant Wayfair.com, thinking Wayfair could help them decorate What's Up Mom's new office space in exchange for a little YouTube exposure. And that introduction resulted in my leading the project! All kinds of terrific branding, exposure etc. for my business will come out of it.
What's your favorite way to savor the success?
Turning it all off and hanging with these guys.
What is the #1 piece of advice you have for entrepreneurs who want to live their dreams?
Think big, act big. But do it with gratitude.
Do you want to manifest a major goal in the next 90 days? Join a Savor Success Circle! In Lorri's words, the "game-changing content" and the support have been, "incredible. I take such great comfort and encouragement from my Savor Circle Sisters. They challenge me, hold me accountable, and help me see things in a new light."
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"Democracy is Never a Final Achievement . . ."
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First of all, we want to express our gratitude for the overwhelming support of Measure E1, the special tax that funds the Berkeley Schools Excellence Program, which passed with 88.3% of the vote, a record level of support. We are grateful to the legions of volunteers—parents, teachers, students, staff, alumni, friends and neighbors who helped create the measure and get the word out to the voters about this crucial support for our schools. To quote Ty Alper, our Board Vice President, Berkeley voters understand "that public education is the cornerstone of our democracy and our schools are the lifeblood of our community." With the renewal of BSEP funding, Berkeley voters are investing in our children, our community, and the future of our nation.
Even as we celebrate this local success, as well as the passage of Proposition 55 which continues a crucial state source of education funding, these results come in the context of a national election with ramifications for how many of our children and families feel about their safety, well-being and future prospects. We've already heard from many in our community that they are experiencing sleepless nights, fearful children and parents, and a range of responses, from numbness to despondence or angry outbursts.
As educators, counselors, and community members, we need to support our children and each other through what may be a traumatic time for many, and in particular those who have felt targeted and marginalized by divisive rhetoric and actions during this election cycle—black families, immigrant families, Muslim families, women, the LGBTQ community, the disabled—the list goes on.
Continue reading ""Democracy is Never a Final Achievement . . ."" »
Voter education: BSEP, E1 & Oxford
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What's Measure E1? What's BSEP?
20% of all current funding for the Berkeley public schools comes from BSEP, a tax authorized by voter ballot measure. Oxford's library, music and technology programs, among other things, are provided by BSEP funds.
If 2/3 of Berkeley voters vote to re-authorize BSEP (Measure E1) in the November 8 general election, this fifth of all schools' funding will remain in place for the next eight years.
Read more about BSEP, ballot measure E1, and who funds what at Oxford . . .
Links for Families to Discover
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The Links page here on oxfordelementary.org has been updated with oodles of helpful stuff on BUSD, curriculum, parent and teacher advocacy, and local educational resources like Discover & Go, which provides Berkeley Public Library card holders access to free passes to amazing museums and venues throughout the Bay Area.
If you have links to suggest for the page, or you'd like to volunteer as a web editor, please . Thanks!
Wed 11/5: School Bd Overcrowding Session
The School Board and BUSD are currently eliciting suggestions from the community about the best ways to address overcrowding in the elementary schools. Suggestions can be sent to the superintendent, Donald Evans, at ; you can also cc Josh Daniels, School Board Chair, at . They hope to "put everything on the table," and they are looking for both short-term (for next year) and long-term solutions.
On Wednesday, November 5th, the Board will hold a special session to present and discuss the various possible solutions. They are hoping for community feedback before that meeting, so they can choose strategies as quickly as possible after the meeting.
Some background:
Continue reading "Wed 11/5: School Bd Overcrowding Session" »
MX PTA: 10/8 Board Mtg on Overcrowding
Hello fellow PTAers,
I know some of you from past interactions about schools issues. For those of you I have not yet met, my name is Joshua Room. I am the former PTA Co-President at Malcolm X, and in my "emeritus" role I have become actively involved in the school crowding issue (on behalf of Malcolm X). You may have seen my op-ed on this issue on Berkeleyside on the first day of school.
In any event, members of the MX community continue to engage in dialogue with members of the School Board, the Superintendent, the PTA Council, and others, about the demographic "surge" that has so crowded Berkeley schools, including MX. We fully recognize that MX is not alone in feeling this way, and would like to coordinate as much as possible with other schools.
To that end, I want to be sure all of you are aware that the October 8 School Board meeting (7:30 pm at 2020 Bonar Street) will be the first of a series of meetings the Board is planning to have on assessing the crowding issue and making some sort of plan, first for the expected (further) increase in enrollment expected next year, and then for the longer term. We (MX) are planning to have a presence there, and would love to coordinate with everyone. Continue reading "MX PTA: 10/8 Board Mtg on Overcrowding" »
BALSA for Advanced Learner Advocacy
BALSA is a relatively new group working in close collaboration with BUSD Superintendent Donald Evans and Director of Special Projects and Programs Pat Saddler. Our focus is on supporting the social-emotional and academic needs of advanced learners (whether or not they have been formally GATE-identified), creating new opportunities for staff professional development around differentiation, building new opportunities for collaboration (especially with UC Berkeley), and reaching out to populations historically underrepresented in the world of gifted education.
This year, BALSA is sponsoring a free speaker series, Continue reading "BALSA for Advanced Learner Advocacy" »
Superintendent's Welcome Back Letter 2014-15
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"The start of a new school year is an exciting time for all of us…" Read more from Donald Evans at BUSD's website.
Una Carta de Bienvenida del Superintendente
"El principio de un nuevo año escolar es emocionante para todos nosotros…" Se puede leer en español más de Donald Evans en en el sitio web de BUSD.


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Marriage and Family Therapist
In 19468 - Nearby to Spring City.
Families come in all forms especially in our changing times. The stresses of life show up in our families lives. Families change over time. Dealing with young children is different than a family with teenagers or no children at all. We need to negotiate these changes in our families. At REACH Counseling we believe in the strength of families and helping families to communicate and connect at a deeper level. We specialize in exploring what intergenerational patterns are affecting your family, how you may be dealing with transitions and how you can make your family strong.
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
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As a trained Marriage & Family Therapist and a mother of two, I can help you to navigate the challenges of marriage and parenting. Simply put, we all want to be loved and accepted for who we are. What family does not wish this for everyone involved? Unfortunately, as a result of day to day stressors, ineffective communication, learned defensive behaviors, and a simple lack of know-how, families can fail to accomplish this simple task for one another. Therapy can turn this cycle around by allowing family members to rediscover each other's perspectives and true selves, replacing conflict and misunderstanding, with harmony and compassion.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
In 19464 - Nearby to Spring City.
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Many individual problems become understandable if we understand more about how the person functions within his or her family. Without that understanding, it is often difficult for the person to change or feel better. Family therapy creates an opportunity to "change the rules" within the family, and change old habits that lead to unhappiness. This approach to therapy is particularly effective in helping children, and helpful in helping parents become more successful caregivers.
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Licensed Professional Counselor
In 19087 - Nearby to Spring City.
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PA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 18936 - Nearby to Spring City.
Family counseling is the most powerful form of therapy I know. For years, individuals with social and relationship problems were pathologized and treated alone. With the advent of Family Therapy, individual problems were considered a manifestation of issues through the entire family system. I work with everybody involved with the "patient" in the same room at the same time. Parents and children, brother and sisters have their first chance in years to speak and be heard by others in the family. I maintain order and safety, and engage the family in a balanced and fair manner. The results are often amazing.
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Family Therapy can be an incredible modality in shifting an entire family from unhealthy dynamics and unhappiness to peace and healthy relationships. Since my primary specialty is Addiction, I see many families with this obstacle. The solution often is not only that the addict needs to change but the entire family system. My passion is working with families and seeing this beautiful transformation come from such despair.
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I've been thinking about a CMM QA and stamp granted to map makers to use on their levelshot (and/or ingame) to show that their map has been tested by CMM and has no missing textures/shaders/sounds on all platforms and is suitable for 4.1 or HD.
Among the CMM membership we have people who are exceptionally good at finding minor problems in maps, the trouble is these problems are reported AFTER a map is released when, had the mapper known BEFORE releasing his map to the world he could have fixed it.
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Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime is supremely confident about the forthcoming Wii U software lineup. Reggie even went as far to say that he personally believes Super Mario 3D World, Smash Bros, and Mario Kart will be in the top ten selling games across all platforms this generation. During the interview on GameTrailers, Reggie also announced that the company may have something special to share at this year's VGX awards in December.
Hideki Kamiya says porting Bayonetta to Wii U before release of Bayonetta 2 "doable"
After earlier reports circulated that Hideki Kamiya wanted to port the original Bayonetta to the Wii U, Kamiya has now said that it would be doable before the release of Bayonetta 2. Ultimately, it's up to Nintendo to decide whether or not to port the game over to the system. Are there any upsides for Nintendo if they do decide to port the original Bayonetta to the Wii U?
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Reggie teasing VGX awards 2013 surprise from Nintendo
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has teased viewers on GameTrailers that the company may be planning a special announcement at this year's VGX Awards. Nintendo generally shy away from the VGA's so it will certainly be interesting if they decide to make an appearance and announce something that Nintendo fans will go bananas for. What would you like to see them do?
"We may be making an appearance. We may be doing something special. We'll see."
Super Mario 3d World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link between Worlds out now
Several Nintendo products were released today. Super Mario 3D World is out now on the Nintendo eShop for Wii U, while both The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and Mario Party: Island Tour have launched in the eShop for Nintendo 3DS. Also arriving today is The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Nintendo 3DS XL console, which includes a download code for the full game. Which Nintendo items will you be getting today?
Hideki Kamiya wants original Bayonetta on Wii U
Hideki Kamiya, director of the original Bayonetta, wants the game to be released on the Wii U. When asked about it, he said that while they really want to release the game for the platform, ultimately the decision is up to Nintendo. Platinum Games is currently developing Bayonetta 2 for the Wii U and no release date has been announced. As a Wii U owner, would you like to see the original Bayonetta released on the system as a lead up to Bayonetta 2′s launch?
"As I've told u before, we want to release Bayo1 for WiiU, but that's what Ninty decides. So ask Ninty." – Hideki Kamiya
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds review (North America)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds for the Nintendo 3DS is a direct sequel to 1991's A Link to the Past and marks a return to the beloved top-down style that so many fell in love with in Zelda's formative years. While the game shares the same Hyrule as its predecessor, and even an eerily familiar Dark World, now known as Lorule, Link's latest adventure is still able to maintain its own identity despite the incessant nostalgia present and is able to distinguish itself as one of the most unique Zelda titles to date.
A Link Between Worlds introduces a few new elements to the Zelda series that change the conventions of the series. In the game items are no longer found in dungeons, but rather rented from a shop run by the mysterious Ravio. As the game opens up a little, items will then be available for purchase, albeit for a steep price. This allows the player to have all the items available from the outset of the game along with the ability for the player to explore the game's world to their heart's content. The catch is once you die, all the items you rented from Ravio's shop will be returned to him and you will need to re-rent the items. This adds an element of strategy to the game: what should I rent? What should I buy?
Items can also be upgraded throughout the course of the game, adding further strategy to what you should buy and what you should rent. Thankfully, rupees are in abundance in the game and it isn't too difficult to simply rent the items you lost again and be on your way. In the middle of a dungeon though, things can get tricky and this makes death out to be both a grim reality and a scary prospect. It makes death relevant again with consequences. Having all the items heavily available from the outset is a huge risk on the developer's part and completely changes the Zelda formula, but it works. This game has a heavy emphasis on exploration, unlike the most recent Zelda games, and allows the player freedom to explore in a way that they haven't been able to since A Link to the Past.
The most interesting mechanic introduced in A Link Between Worlds is Link's ability to transform into a painting, enabling him to merge with walls. Unlike playing an ocarina or commanding a baton, this brand new gameplay component forces the gamer to look at the world from a completely new perspective and opens the door for some of the most wonderful puzzles that have ever graced the series. Throughout the game Link is tasked with collecting 100 maimias that have escaped from their mother, as well as collecting numerous heart pieces scattered across Hyrule. This creates the opportunity for some very clever puzzles, some of which still have me stumped.
The dungeon design in A Link Between Worlds is superb, and includes some of the best dungeons and bosses that Link has ever faced. The dungeon map is no longer found as an item; rather, the layout is given to you as soon as you walk in the front door. While some may think this will dumb down the experience, trust me: it doesn't. The dungeons are no more or less difficult because of it. The first three dungeons in the game are fairly straightforward, but once things open up a bit in Lorule, Link faces some of the most treacherous dungeons he has ever encountered. If anything, A Link Between Worlds is very much a thinking man's Zelda, with much of the emphasis being on puzzle solving, fully utilizing Link's new ability to merge with walls. The dungeon design is very non-linear and reminiscent of the older 2D Zelda games. I was stumped a number of times over the course of my playthrough, and there is one puzzle that actually had me stuck for hours on end. Yet that feeling of satisfaction once I figured the puzzle out is something I have not felt in a Zelda game since Ocarina of Time.
The fact that the game gives the player the freedom to tackle Lorule's dungeons in any order allows each player to have a different playing experience and enhances the game's replay value. The order you decide to play through the dungeons will also determine how difficult the game will end up being for you. The Hero Mode in A Link Between Worlds is the most difficult Hero Mode in the series to date and will add a strategic element to the game, forcing you to consider which dungeons to undertake first, as this will be paramount to your survival.
A Link Between Worlds runs at a stunning 60 frames per second and is the smoothest looking Nintendo 3DS game on the market. What's more is that this is a game that begs to be played in 3D. It offers a depth of field and such depth perception that nothing else will truly do the game justice. The dungeons emphasize their vertical nature and if you play in 2D, there are things you could easily miss. I played through the same parts in both 2D and 3D and while some things were obvious in 3D mode, it was more difficult to notice with the 3D slider turned off. No other game has managed to do what Nintendo has done with stereoscopic 3D in A Link Between Worlds and the end result is near perfection. While the graphics themselves aren't perfect, they fit the top-down style perfectly, even during cutscene presentations. A Link to the Past's Hyrule is adapted wonderfully and has never looked better.
The game's music is some of the best that has ever graced the franchise. Ryo Nagamatsu, taking the helm for Koji Kondo, was tasked with not only coming up with re-arrangements from Konjo's A Link to the Past score, but composing original music as well. He does not disappoint. The dungeon music in A Link Between Worlds is perhaps some of the best the franchise has ever had, with each Lorule dungeon receiving its own melody. The score is definitely "video game music of the year" material, in most part due to the new pieces composed and not the old.
The only downside to the game is its story. While it has its similarities to A Link to the Past, the mythology and presentation isn't nearly as good as its predecessor's. Yuga is a very forgettable villain. The atmosphere and epic nature of Link's quest is also not up to par with A Link to the Past and many of his previous adventures. The NPCs are rather forgettable as well and I never felt I had formed a serious bond with any of them (aside from Ravio), which was a disappointment.
While the story of A Link Between Worlds may be lacking a bit, this game isn't about story: it's about gameplay and exploration, and this is what A Link Between Worlds does best. A Link Between Worlds has dared to change the Zelda formula with spectacular results. With superb dungeon design, excellent music, abundant exploration, and painstakingly difficult puzzles, A Link Between Worlds epitomizes the spirit of what The Legend of Zelda is about and has propelled the series into a new era. It is the true successor to A Link to the Past.
Pokemon X & Y reach 1 million mark faster than any other Nintendo 3ds title
Nintendo of America has celebrated today as it has announced that the highly regarded Pokemon X & Y has reached the one million mark faster than any other Nintendo 3DS game to date. The company has also provided the infographic that you can see above which shows just how much Nintendo 3DS sales jumped with the release of the title. This is clearly good news for Nintendo's latest handheld which has battled against tablets and smartphones.


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The Robert F. Kennedy Training Institute provides training for human rights defenders to broaden human rights awareness in the world.
Inspired by Robert F. Kennedy's belief that every individual can make a difference, the Robert F. Kennedy Training Institute was established to provide a secure space where human rights defenders, including civil servants, can develop their skills, exchange information and best practices, and establish new partnerships to confront pressing human rights crises around the world.
April, 2014:
Training for Women Human Rights Defenders: The objective of the course was to empower women human rights defenders and their organizations. Over the course of a week, they received capacity-building training in Russian and English to bolster their skills in researching, documenting, and analyzing human rights issues. During the week, they also attended events at the Robert F. Kennedy Training Institute in Florence focusing on social media and human rights. Trainers from Civil Rights Defenders and the Robert F. Kennedy Training Institute presented the program. Click here for more information.
July, 2014:
LGBTI Forum: This forum will bring together leaders from Eastern Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa to share and learn from their counterparts' experiences. The conversation will focus on best practices and strategies that the two groups have developed in their respective countries. The forum is based on the idea that the defenders from both regions must develop local strategies to tackle similar challenges. Further information will become available here.
July 14-18, 2014:
Training for government officials on the Inter-American System: This training is co-organized by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), American University Washington College of Law (AU WCL), the Inter-American Institute for Human Rights (IIDH) and is part of the activities of the Robert F. Kennedy Training Institute around the world. The training will be conducted in parallel with the 151st session of the Inter-American Commission in Washington, D.C., from July 14 to 18, 2014. The training provides participants with practical training regarding functions and operations of the Inter-American Commission and Court. It also provides strategies and best practices for implementation of human rights standards at the local level. Click here for more information
September, 2014:
Training on Human Rights Protection Mechanisms: The Robert F. Kennedy Training Institute is proud to present the second annual training on Human Rights Protection Mechanisms. The training will convene expert litigators from different regions in order to exchange knowledge and best practices for improving litigation strategies. The courses aim at building bridges between practitioners from different sectors and uniting them to advance human rights through successful litigation. Click here for more information
October, 2014:
Training on the Inter-American Rights Mechanisms: This training designed for civil society organizations aims at increasing their capacity and tools for the use of international and regional mechanisms to further their mission. The course is co-organized with the Inter-American Commission, American University, University of Texas and the Inter – American Institute, and is held in parallel with the Inter-American Commission. Click here for more information.
November, 2014:
Training for Women Human Rights Defenders in the digital era: The training is aimed at activists working in womens' rights organizations focused on issues of women in power. During the course of the week, they will develop new strategies for achieving their goals and will receive training on helpful digital tools and best practices. This training is by invitation only.
December, 2014:
Expert Group Meeting – Due Diligence and the Role of the State: Discrimination against Women in Family and Cultural Life: The Due Diligence Project plans to convene a small expert group meeting to further critically explore, analyse, and formulate strategies on human rights and its intersections with culture, religion with particular attention to their impact on the family, generally as well as the growing conservatism challenging women's human rights and State obligation in addressing these challenges. This meeting is by invitation only.
March, 2015:
Regional training on best practices: Mining and Large Dams: A week-long training session co-organized with AIDA, a nonprofit organization focused on environmental law, the course is designed for representatives from key regulatory agencies who oversee or review proposals for hydroelectric and mining projects. The workshops will be led by experts in environmental science, law, and policy. Representatives from key international organizations such as UNEP, UNDP, and the Inter-American Development Bank will also present. Participants will learn about applicable international law and best practices. Further information will become available here.
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Recycling Efforts in Ocean View Hills
You may be concerned with the impact that you and your family are having on the environment. One great way to lessen your environmental impact is to start recycling at home, which is easier than you may think. Many people avoid recycling because they believe it is too much work, and too complicated to understand, but it doesn't have to be. So many of the items that we use in everyday life are recyclable, and that means that if you don't recycle at all, you are missing out on a huge opportunity.
Household Recycling Drop-Off
You can begin your recycling efforts in the home with ordinary household items like plastic containers, glass containers, paper, and aluminum. At the Montgomery-Waller Community Center, for example, there are drop-off points for these items. You can take your items and leave them in the bins available for community use. It is as easy as sorting the items and putting them in the correct place. If you have automobile related items or fluids that need to be recycled, you can contact Ecology Auto Parts, El Tapatio Auto Wrecking, Brown Field Truck & Van Dismantling, or participate in any of the free auto product recycling events in the area.
Find a Recycling Center
If you still can't find what you're looking for in Ocean View Hills, there is another option. You can use the Recycle San Diego web site, located at http://localhost:8888/rsd, to find a recycling center that handles the items you want to recycle. Recycle San Diego has created a searchable database that contains the names, addresses, and contact information for all the city's recycling centers, so you can search by location or object and find exactly what you're looking for. More can be recycled than you think, including construction waste from remodels, live plants, household hazardous waste, and electronics.


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Position is for a MS .NET Developer/Architect to add to a highly skilled technical team in Aberdeen, Maryland. The Developer/Architect should have strong development experience utilizing MS .NET and MS SQL Server and should be well versed in the fundamentals of the web application development on windows platforms. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences, including but not limited to team members, management, and stake holders regarding design approach and issues. The candidate should have strong leadership and problem solving skills and possess the ability to multi-task and thrive in flexible and changing environments.
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Must be a U.S. CITIZEN
Must be able to pass an extensive background check (arrests, bench warrants) and financial check (bankruptcies). Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
* Unable to sponsor H1B Visa at this time.
We provide our employees with a full benefit package.
Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
Job Title: AKO Content Manager
Location: Aberdeen, MD
Salary Range: 85k
Our company is experiencing high growth in a dynamic government environment. The Content Manager will directly support the Department of Defense client, liaison between various government organizations, and assist with the electronic organization of IT strategic plans.
Looking for a motivated individual to fill out our News Team for AKO. Minimum 2 years experience writing stories, covering events, performing interviews and publishing articles. Digital photography and video experience is a plus.
Ability to effectively communicate orally/in writing and communicate technical data management concepts to non-technical mid/upper management personnel.
Applicant will prepare formal presentations, edit material produced by others to ensure that it is grammatically correct, well-organized and professionally presented, and assist in writing technical reports and white papers,. Excellent writing and editing skills, along with the ability to work with technical IT documents are critical for success. Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills are also necessary.
Manage and route documents throughout an organization electronically, regardless of location. Deliver documents to users in accordance with established business rules, thus mimicking the existing paper-based processes.
Organize "unstructured" data in paper documents, faxes, print streams, application files, electronic forms, web content, multi-media files, file shares, intranets, databases, applications, hosted services emails, etc.
The Content Manager will
create, edit, manage, and publish
in a consistently organized fashion. Must have knowledge of storing, controlling, versioning, and publishing industry-specific documentation such as news articles, operators' manuals, technical manuals, and marketing brochures. The contents may include
computer files
audio files
, video files,
electronic documents
, a Web content.
It would be a plus if the applicant has Knowledge of Data management and/or data engineering disciplines, DOD Net-Centric Data Strategy, DOD Net-Centricity concepts, directives, instructions, and DOD organizations/lexicon (Knowledge of Biometrics a plus.
Required Technical Skills: Competence in MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, Photoshop and Avid and other graphic/presentational packages.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to pass a background check. 4-year degree. Military experience a plus. AKO experience a PLUS.
We offer a full employee benefit package.
Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V
Job Title: Java Developer
Location: Aberdeen, MD.
Salary Range: 80k – 125k
Primary Responsibilities:
* Meet with business clients to help drive the analysis and design of software systems; help shape system requirements, and develop analysis-level documents that reflect the requirements.
* Plan and monitor the unit testing, implementation, and production release of a project.
* Actively create, refine, and evangelize processes and technical standards
* Administer Java based products, both in-house developed and commercial and integrate into new Java applications.
Required skills:
* 5+ years Java J2EE with complex multi-layer applications
* 5+ years heavy backend database development, SQL Server preferred
* 7+ years development experience, 1+ years with Remedy
* Proficienct in configuring and administering Apache Web Server and Tomcat
* Excellent object-oriented design & programming skills, including strong working knowledge and experience in using UML and design patterns
* IDE-4yrs.
* Ability to work with Java based products to customize and troubleshoot
* Expertise architecting applications based on business requirements.
* Bachelor's Degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field
* Strong communications and critical thinking skills.
Preferred Skills
* 3+ years experience with Spring/Hibernate, (strong ORM expertise)
-with SQL and entity relationship modeling.
* Current knowledge of and experience with application servers such as Weblogic
* Experience working with Business Intelligence tools like BusinessObjects
* Experience working with LDAP and CA*s Siteminder
* Able to weigh business and technical requirements to produce project plans and estimates.
* Strong time management and multitasking skills. Ability to handle changes in business requirements and priorities.
* Strong understanding of standard software development lifecycle methodologies.
* Software development ability, experience, speed, and quality.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP required. Must be a U.S. CITIZEN and be able to pass a background check and obtain a security clearance. Extensive background check (arrests) and financial check (bankruptcy) BA/BS.
College Degree required.
Job Title: Remedy Developer
Location: Aberdeen, MD.
Salary Range: 140k
Our company is experiencing high growth in a dynamic and challenging government environment. Position is available for a Remedy Developer to add to a highly skilled team.
Responsibilities include:
Design, development, customization and administration of Remedy-based systems that align with Incident, Problem, Change and Knowledge Management
Continuous optimization of these (and future) tools to better align with IT Service Management best practices (i.e.: ITIL)
Customization and creation of Remedy workflows according to customer requirements
Ability to estimate work effort for customizations, enhancements, and configuration requests
Advanced analysis and troubleshooting
Creating and maintaining technical documentation with respect to system design
Testing code changes
Job Requirements:
Strong familiarity with Oracle and SQL server databases
Experience with developing using the Remedy Action Request System (ARS) version 7x or lower, with specific focus on the ITSM Suite, ITSM 6.0 or 7.0.
Integrating Remedy with third party applications using JAVA, SML SOAP Web Services & JAVA/Pearl API.
Experience implementing and configuring one or more ITSM applications (Incident Management, Problem Management, CMDB, Knowledge Management, Asset Management).
Experience with integrating web AR systems with external data sources for population of data and auto-ticketing.
Experience with implementation and management of Mid-Tier and web based reporting technologies related to Remedy.
Familiarity with ITIL Foundations preferred
Knowledge of Remedy programming methodologies and standard software development life cycles
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences
Ability to understand and assess functional requirements and develop or recommend technology solutions to meet business needs
Team oriented with a track record of excellence in internal and external
customer service
Knowledge of JSP, Crystal Reports, Web Services/XML and integration with other systems and databases is a plus for full-scale enterprise Mid-Tier deployment with an SQL Backend.
Ability to code from requirements.
Technical Skills:
Remedy ARS 6.x or 7.x and additional BMC products.
Familiar with server and client-based technologies, including hardware, operating systems (Windows), configurations and security
Web Services: JSP, XML, DHTML, Apache
Database: Microsoft SQL Server
Language: Java, Pearl
Crystal Reports/Business Objects experience a plus
.NET Experience a plus
U.S. Citizenship required. Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to pass a background check and obtain a security clearance.
3+ years development experience, 1+ years with Remedy.
We offer a full employee benefit package.
Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
SharePoint/.NET Developer
Location Aberdeen, MD
Salary 70K – 125K
Needs to be Local and US Citizen for extensive Background check.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Needs to know SharePoint 2010
* Design, develop, test, and implement new applications and support enhancements to existing applications.
* Work with technical staff and other developers through all phases of the project development lifecycle
* Trouble-shoot & fix complex issues/bugs in existing applications.
* Contribute to technical specifications, and design documents
* Layout and design professional and polished UI.
* Provide technical expertise on systems, market trends, technology directions, and product directions as directed.
Required Skills:
* Experience: 4-5 years web application development experience
* Languages & Technologies: 3+ years in C#, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, Web Services, AJAX, JavaScript, Server side scripting languages; experience with .NET 2.0 a plus.
* Database Programming: 4+ years developing data driven applications using MS SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, and Triggers.
* Knowledge and understanding of XHTML, HTML, CSS, design patterns and cross-browser development.
* Expert understanding of Object Oriented design concepts.
* Experience with JSON based web services.
* Strong ability to multitask and effectively keep high quality as a priority
* Proven ability to work well in a technical, fast paced and challenging environment.
* Strong technical skills.
* Strong knowledge of web application development tools, technologies, and languages.
* Proven ability to develop robust, efficient code for core areas in complex projects
* Strong understanding of full development life cycle
* Ability to work in a team as well as individually as required.
SharePoint Solutions Architect
Location Aberdeen, MD
Salary 75K – 125K
SharePoint Solution Architect will have 2+ years experience with SharePoint Technologies (Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Office SharePoint Server2007, InfoPath, Forms Services, Excel Services, Search, Business Data, Catalog and Web Services) in a variety of business environments. Experience with earlier releases of SharePoint are highly valued.
* Must possess an in depth understanding of the capabilities of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and SharePoint Designer 2007.
* Knowledge must include architectural design, web parts development, management and troubleshooting with a focus on planning, deploying and supporting enterprise SharePoint implementations.
* In depth experience with Collaboration, Portals, Enterprise Search, Enterprise Content Management, Business Process and Forms, and/or Business Intelligence.
* SharePoint experience must include SharePoint Designer workflows, effective use of the data view web part (DVWP), content query web part, data form web part, navigation customization, and some branding customization.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to pass an extensive DoD background check. Unable to sponsor H1B Visa at this time. We provide our employees with a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Plan, Life Insurance. Come grow with us.


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Hey guys, it's Jordyn!
Chances are, you've already been making a packing list and reading all about dorm life for college, and that's great! Deciding what all to bring with you to college is a big deal, especially when you need to pack light!
The essentials like clothes, hangers, wall art, and school supplies come to mind easily, but the unexpected can (& will) happen, so you've got to be prepared!
You may be anxious to leave "the nest" and start college life without your parents… but you'll soon find you're handling things that they might have had duty over, and now it's up to you!
Here are five essential items that I think are most easily forgotten about when making the transition to college.
- Ice scraper. You may be thinking, "Uh, why would I need that in Mississippi?" Which I somewhat agree with.. but there are special occasions when it does sleet or snow down south and you'll need to get the ice off of your windshield somehow! This past week MC even had a SNOW DAY! (It was a big deal.)
2. Jumper cables. I know, not what shoots to the top of your packing list for college… but they'll come in handy when you or a friend are in need! If you're unsure how to use them, just call MC security and those sweet men and women will help you!
3. Toolbox. This comes in handy especially when you are trying to hang any wall art or moving any furniture around. Who doesn't randomly need a wrench or hammer at some point in their college life?
4. Broom/dustpan. This is really a shout out to all cleaning supplies. Yes, your dorm will get messy and will not always look like the picture below. Eventually a drink or trash can will get spilled, so it's better to be prepared in advance and have some cleaning supplies handy. Sweeping your room regularly is ESSENTIAL. Your roommate and friends will cherish you for it.
5. Medicine cabinet. No, you don't need an actual cabinet, but having medicine on hand will really benefit you later on. Medicine for headaches, colds, stomach pain, indigestion, ANYTHING– it will come in handy when you simply don't have time to make it to the store and you have a raging headache before class. Mom won't be there anymore to dish out the meds.. but ask your parents for advice on what to take when you do get sick!
There are a lot of essentials to bring to college, but these are some items that I think a lot of people tend to forget about. You can't call Dad to come jump your car off or ask mom to bring you medicine when you're off at college, so take initiative and get prepared! I have to say, it's actually fun to learn to be more independent, I hope you will think so too!
– Jordyn


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It's an opportunity to pamper yourself with many spas and hammams.
Val-de-Marne is the place to restore your body. If you want, you can ride a water bike. If you are a sporty person, check out the watersport section.
Why not go to the hairdresser ?
If it's still raining and you are bored, why not go to a museum ?
The Museum of Nogent is about the history of the Marne. It tells you everything about the banks of the Marne, landscapes, historical sites and how people used to swim in the river (today you can't). You will know everything about guinguettes (go to the guinguette section). This museum tells you about Sunday leisure activities in the old days.
With children you could go to the Exploradome, an interactive museum for kids about sciences, multimedia and sustainable developpment. Children have fun in this museum.
If you like contemporary art you should go to the MAC/VAL, you can find more information on the blog (contemporary art section).
If it's still raining you can find other ideas on the web site « Tourisme-val-de-marne » section « castle and museum ».


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So it happened, the US government is trying to compel Apple into creating a backdoor into iOS. This is a dangerous precedent. Sure they'll pass it off as an 'issue of national security' but it's just not that simple.
iOS is designed to be secure. This means there is no way for even Apple to access the encrypted data on the device. This is a practice we call 'secure by design'. Apple has done their best to ensure there is no way into the data on the device.
The US government asked for an IPSW file to access the phone. This file would contain a security hole that would give them access to a phone. The mere existence of such a piece of software makes iOS no longer secure by design.
What would stop this software from falling into the wrong hands? Do you honestly think such a tool would not be used in spycraft? After all that has come to light on warrantless spying using 'Stingray devices' do you even trust them with such a tool?


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In this gospel passage, we have John the Baptist testifying to who Jesus is. There is a telling phrase in the middle of this piece: "he whom God has sent speaks God's own words: God gives him the Spirit without reserve." This phrase says many things about Jesus -
- he is sent by God
- he speaks what God wants him to speak
- he is utterly filled with the Holy Spirit 'till it flows out of him,
and lastly as such it is obvious that
- he is the Son of God.


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Top 10 Best Lenses For Macro Photography 2018
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Here at Gadgets Central, we have reviewed interchangeable lenses in our time so when you guys are out shopping for a new lens, you have as much information as possible for making your decisions with.
No matter what the weather, it's always a good time to count down the top macro lenses. So when flowers and other subject start appearing, you're armed and ready with the right photography kit. Macro lenses are great for detailed close-up shots, but can also be used as a portrait lens.
1. Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS
The Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 Macro G OSS is slick in use and produces excellent macro images. The price may be a little on the high side, but on the other hand, there is little choice for the Sony A7 range user, unless we look at less expensive manual focus lenses. Plus, it works so well on the A7R II that it should be an essential buy for those using this particular system.
2. Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD
The Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD builds on the reputation of its predecessors and definitely coming up to the mark. This one takes performance to a new peak and is very comfortable to use.Overall, it is an outstanding updated macro lens ideal for all short telephoto applications. There does remain the possibility of picking up the previous model at a much lower price, should cost be the main factor for you, but with what this lens has to offer, it's well worth the asking price.
3. Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH.
The Panasonic Lumix G Macro 30mm f/2.8 ASPH is designed to be used with Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system cameras and provides an angle of view equivalent to a 60mm lens on a 35mm camera and life-size magnification at its closest focus distance. It also sports a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture and Mega O.I.S. Image stabilisation.
4. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM features optical image stabilisation, life-size magnification, and weather-sealed construction. The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS features an ultrasonic motor and scored well in our review.
5. Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8G ED IF VR Micro Lens
This Micro lens from Nikon sports a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, a silent wave focusing motor, which allows full-time manual focus override and Nikon's Nano-Crystal anti-reflective lens coatings. Lifesize magnification is also possible at the lens' closest focus distance.
6. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) cameras provides an angle of view equivalent to a 120mm lens used on a 35mm camera, has a silent MSC focusing motor and produces life-size magnification at its closest focus distance.
7. Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens
The Sigma APO Macro 180mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens offers life-size magnification with a fast f/2.8 aperture, along with optical image stabilisation to help keep shots steady. The long telephoto reach means you can get close-up shots without having to go too close to the subject, which should mean you can avoid disturbing or scaring any bugs or wildlife.
8. Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro
As a general purpose short telephoto for portraits, landscapes, etc., it may be that the loss of AF will be an inconvenience. However, in the arena of macro shooting, this lens comes into its own, being what it is clearly designed for. Very often MF is the method of choice for macro shooting anyway. All the accuracy of the focusing is concentrated in the macro range and the image snaps clearly into focus in the viewfinder or on the monitor screen.
The Meike 85mm f/2.8 Macro lens is a well made, well-priced lens that will do the job efficiently and to an excellent standard.
9. Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro VC USD
With this new 90mm Macro optic, Tamron has brought their 90mm up to date with the latest technology by incorporating Vibration Compensation, silent internal focusing with full-time manual override, moisture sealed construction and newly developed lens coatings to help suppress ghosting and flare. It sports a completely new optical design which uses two ELD (Extra Low Dispersion) elements and one LD (Low Dispersion) element and is available in a number of different lens mounts.
10. Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR
The Pentax-D FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro WR lens provides an angle of view equivalent to a 150mm on a 35mm format camera when mounted on a Pentax Digital SLR. It sports a fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, life-size magnification at its closest focusing distance and weather resistant construction.
Also see: Panasonic Lumix G9 UK Review: The pros mirrorless camera choice


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TUESDAY. Right. Cuba. Summary: now Fidel's spending more time with his imaginary friends at a private nursing home in Cienfuegos, the New Urbanistas want the usual Fairtrade, low-carbon, eco-freako makeover, with tourism. I email back some suggestions. Promote Havana as a premier smoking destination by commissioning a series of cigar-shaped icons (Los Gherkinos). Get Oscar Niemeyer to masterplan a new city with cultural and sexual quarters, and loads of concrete. Slap a Compulsory Purchase Order on Guantanamo Bay and convert it into an upmarket gated holiday camp. Nurture diverse communities by building 'Titan' prisons for domestic political prisoners. Revolutionary nightclubs with socialist chillout areas.
WEDNESDAY. My modular Tamworth Supercasino has been shelved for now. No matter. The 35 constituent Ominicasinio will be distributed throughout Mercia, to wait for the inevitable call to glory.
THURSDAY. Enter EU competition to design an affirmative public artwork for Turdiňa Plaza in Brussels.
FRIDAY. 'My name's Sarah and I'm an archiholic'. We're in a squatted Wesleyan chapel just off the Balls Pond Road. There are about 20 of us on chairs, in a perfect circle. To my left is Sarah. To my right is the idiot Darcy Farquearsay, my so-called friend and 'sponsor'.
Everyone here at Archiholics Anonymous (Hoxton and Digital Media Branch) is keen to share their pain, for hours, including a break for 'veggie dips' and celery. The pain is teased out in detailed accounts of addiction, often with sketches to be passed round. All addicts are tragically boring, and this lot are particularly tragic. You'd be better off popping some jaunty hats on the dry-rot-fruiting bodies upstairs and having a conversation with THEM.
'I wasn't even interested in architecture as a teenager' mewls Sarah. 'All my friends would be out on the lash, lurching from one historic pub to another, knocking back glimpse after glimpse of sash windows and Arts and Crafts corbelling. I was happy to stay in my bedroom with my solitary drinking and the crack pipe. Then one night there was a programme on Channel 4 about landmark buildings. Richard Rogers was being interviewed going up the escalators at the Pompidou. He was facing backwards, so he'd start glancing nervously over his shoulder as he got nearer the top. It was really exciting...
'I started to hit the urban landscape pretty hard after that. Initially it was just social gazing - guided walks, local-historical-society slideshows, a bus tour of Exeter's Archipops - but soon I was guzzling buildings one after another. It got to the point where I didn't care what I absorbed as long as it was architecture. A Brutalist school, a Tudor hall, a Post-Modern financial services headquarters...'
I pretend I'm going to the improvised bathroom downstairs then let myself out, smoke my way to the nearest pub, have a stiffener and smoke my way back again. Sarah's still going. 'I lost my job, my friends, even my cat who starved to death while I was on an Alvar Aalto mini-break. It got so bad I couldn't start the day without a DVD of Dan Cruickshank whispering inside Durham Cathedral'
Memo to Self: Kill Darcy. It's bad enough having to listen to him and his fellow neurotics. But when, as asked, I stand up and speak from the heart and tell them that I'm not an archiholic, that I'm only here because this big fucking baby in the cambric jumpsuit and sequinned beret sitting next to me needed moral support, and that I will punch him later, they all look at me with sympathy and understanding. They're convinced I'm coming back next week.
After the meeting, try to hit Darcy. He manages to hail a cab before I can get to him. I stand there fuming, then notice some exquisite stucco pilasters across the road...
SATURDAY. Meet Darcy in pub for ploughman's punch.
SUNDAY. In the real world, spend morning in the recliner. In Ninth Life Ð the immersive virtual environment 'for modern cats on borrowed time' - I am the fearsome avatar Gropius, armed with Modernist zeal and a 9mm.
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Step by step installation of our new KSG Beast muzzle device
Andrew Tuohy of Vuurwapen Blog reviews the ZFL-M60
Elzetta Tactical Hammer... er Flashlight.
MrColionNoir shares his thoughts on Elzetta Flashlights
Dustin Ellerman of Top Shot fame drops his Elzetta from a helicopter... deliberately...twice.
The guys from Ares Armor put an Elzetta Light through some extreme torture tests.
How waterproof is an Elzetta light?
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Pipeburn T-Shirt
Posted on October 25, 2010 by Scott in Other. 2 comments
What's better than a gorgeous woman in leathers riding a motorcycle? How about King Kong lighting a big fat Cuban cigar from the flaming exhaust of that same motorcycle. Introducing the first Pipeburn t-shirt. Illustrated and conceptualized by the very talented Jed De Pyper (owner of that Harley rat bobber we featured recently). We've only printed a limited number of these Pipeburn 'King Kong' tees, so visit our shop and grab one before they're all snapped up.