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First permanent exhibit dedicated to the inventions of Powel Crosley to open at Voice of America Museum
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There's the car, of course, perhaps the most successful attempt at an American microcar. But there's also the anti-baldness device, the proximity fuze, the refrigerators, the electric newspaper, and the radio empire: All inventions and innovations from the fertile mind of Powel Crosley, and many of which will form the first permanent exhibition dedicated to the Cincinnati-based inventor.
"He was kind of part Einstein, part Edison, and part P.T. Barnum," said Jack Dominic, executive director of the Voice of America Museum in West Chester, Ohio, just outside of Cincinnati.
Today, he'd more likely fall under the title of serial entrepreneur. A tinkerer from early on, he sketched automobile designs as a boy and dabbled in the auto industry as a young man but found success in 1916 as a direct-mail auto parts and accessories retailer, success that would lead into perhaps his most significant innovation: a radio that even the common man could afford.
By the early Twenties he became the world's largest radio manufacturer. Accordingly, Crosley built the world's largest radio transmitter to broadcast his own AM radio station, WLW, and he purchased the hometown Cincinnati Reds to have something to broadcast on WLW. Not until the late Thirties – after inventing the shelves-in-the-door refrigerator, the Icyball non-electric refrigerator, the Xervac hair restoration device, the Reado newspaper transmitter, and about 100 other devices – did he decide to return to his dream of designing and building an automobile with the eponymous Crosley.
Nor did Crosley stop innovating during World War II. His proximity fuze benefited the Allied military strength, but he also gave the Allied cause a powerful tool by helping launch the Voice of America broadcasting system.
"Powel Crosley pioneered the construction of high-powered transmitters – he broadcast at 500,000 watts for WLW," Dominic said. "So when the feds wanted to find somebody who understood the complexities of high-powered transmitters, they came to Powel Crosley. The VOA wouldn't be here if it weren't for him."
Crosley got the contract to build and operate the VOA's first transmitter and thus placed it adjacent to the WLW transmitter, housed in an art deco building now known as the Bethany Station.
While Voice of America continues to broadcast news internationally today, the Bethany Station transmitter was decommissioned in favor of satellites in 1994. Since then, according to Dominic, the non-profit Voice of America Museum's foundation has worked to establish the museum in the 30,000-square-foot building. "In the last five years, we've made great progress," he said.
However, while researching the history of the building and Powel Crosley's contributions to the VOA – prompted in part by the questions visitors to the museum have about the nearby WLW transmitter – Dominic said he discovered that no definitive exhibit on Powel Crosley and his inventions exists.
According to Crosley expert Jim Bollman, the closest thing to such an exhibit would be the collection of Paul Gorrell, which Gorrell opens to the public by appointment. Other Cincinnati-area museums either have or are slated to have similar exhibits, though on a temporary basis.
The museum will kick off the Powel Crosley exhibit September 23, the anniversary date of the opening of the Bethany Station and the date of the museum's fundraiser celebrating the 75th anniversary of the VOA. While Dominic said the museum does not have a Crosley automobile to include in the exhibit ("I'm not sure if the budget will allow for that," he said), he is working to negotiate a quasi-permanent loan of one to the museum, and several will be on hand for the fundraiser.
For more information about the VOA Museum, visit VOAMuseum.org.


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The increasing atmospheric CO2 concentration has caused a transformative shift in global energy systems, which is contributing to an increased use of renewables. Sweden is among the countries trying to shift to a fossil-fuel-free system in all energy sectors. This paper addresses the fuel demand and supply in the transportation sector in the county of Västmanland in Sweden. A Mixed Integer Linear Programming optimization model is developed to minimize cost in the studied system. The model is further used to investigate the influence of three different scenarios on production planning of regional Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants: (1) straw-based biofuel production integrated with existing CHP plants to fuel combustion engine vehicles, (2) use of electric vehicles, and (3) use of hybrid vehicles fueled by both electricity and bioethanol. Potential solar power generation from rooftop solar cells is also included in the model. The energy system in scenario 2 is found to have the highest overall system efficiency; however, a large amount of power needs to be imported to the system. Hybrid vehicles can potentially reduce the electricity import and CO2 emissions compared to the current situation. Electricity production from rooftop solar collectors could provide the energy needs of the vehicles during summer, while regionally produced straw-based bioethanol integrated with CHP plants can satisfy the fuel needs of the vehicles in winter. This approach could affect the production planning of CHP plants, result in less fuel use and increase the share of renewable resources in the regional transportation system.
Production planning of an energy system is dependent on parameters such as energy demand and energy conversion technologies, which are influential in making decisions on operation strategy and optimal performance of the system. In accordance with the European Union energy policy, the share of renewable resources in the energy supply is growing. Improvement in energy technology is considered to be a pathway to achieve the target of 100% renewable power supply in Sweden by 2040. Increased utilization of renewable resources in energy systems and transportation sectors as well as improved energy conversion technologies would add complexity to the systems. Development of such complex systems depends on several key parameters, including availability of local resources, changes in daily energy use behavior, market price and weather conditions. Therefore, optimization and long-term production planning of such systems will be crucial considering the alternating nature of renewable resources.
The aim of this thesis is to develop an optimization model for a regional energy system to provide advanced knowledge for production planning for combined heat and power (CHP) plants. The energy system in the county of Västmanland in central Sweden is used as the case for study. The regional system consists of CHP plants, heat only boilers and renewable resources. Two different optimization cases are developed for the analysis, one with increased energy supply from local renewables, and the other with integrated transport fuels production in a polygeneration system. The model includes the whole chain from availability of resources to the final energy use.
The effect of different parameters relating to trends in energy demand and supply on operational strategy of the studied system is investigated by developing different scenarios. The potential solar power production from grid-connected solar cells installed on the rooftops of buildings in the region is added to the system in the base scenario. Then, the first scenario analyzes the increased application of heat pumps to replace the district heating in some of the buildings in the region. The influence of electrification of the transportation system as a result of increased penetration of electric vehicles is investigated in the second scenario. Two further scenarios evaluate the effects of integration of bioethanol production with existing CHP plants and increased application of bioethanol cars and hybrid vehicles in the regional transportation system.
The study demonstrates the importance of production planning of the energy system at the regional scale in relation to resource availability and energy imports. The main conclusion of this thesis is that the polygeneration and increased use of heat pumps could influence the production planning of the system in terms of fuel use, plants operation, fossil-based emissions, and energy demand and import. However, increased use of hybrid vehicles represents the optimal case for the mentioned parameters.

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Between 2010 and 2017 the squash category was in terminal value decline and penetration was a leaking bucket with 1.6 million households leaving this category (6%). The macro factors that contributed to this were increased competition of soft drinks and water perceptually being healthier than a squash. As the number one brand with 38% share of the category, Robinsons led category decline, dropping from 55% to 41% penetration and losing £20m brand value over eight years to 2018. As the biggest brand that Britvic owned, it needed a transformational plan to turn around the category and deliver volume and margin growth for Britvic. To do this, Robinsons needed to be back in a value and penetration position similar to that held pre-2012.


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It appears a General Measure of Kingdom Governance to impose an Integrity Chamber on St. Maarten may have become unavoidable (see related story). The Dutch Government earlier had actually withdrawn this option and the related request for advice from the Council of State.
The latter was done based on a protocol signed between Ministers Ronald Plasterk of the Netherlands and Dennis Richardson of St. Maarten for the passing of a national ordinance to establish such a chamber by the end of June. However, that did not happen, as the Parliament in Philipsburg asked many questions and suggested several changes.
The matter is now again on the agenda for the next Kingdom Council of Ministers meeting on July 10. This gives the Gumbs cabinet exactly one week to find a way out or await what the body consisting of all Dutch ministers and just one plenipotentiary minister each for St. Maarten, Curaçao and Aruba will decide.
Parliament also needs to keep in mind that it shares responsibility for the final outcome by delaying the process, despite the willingness shown by Prime Minister Marcel Gumbs to act quickly. Local elected representatives had argued that the set deadline was to start debating the proposed legislation rather than its approval, but it seems the political establishment in The Hague is not interested in semantics or word games.
There was hope that the summer recess in the Netherlands would prevent the issue from escalating again, but next Friday could prove a crucial date after all. It is possible that the UP-led coalition might agree to still handle an adjusted draft ordinance in an emergency session during the next few days, but even then the Dutch would have to agree to the revised version.
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Congratulations to Reginald Greer who has been appointed director of the Presidential Appointments Institute at the Gay and Lesbian Victory Institute. PAI successfully assisted hundreds of LGBT people searching for placements in the Obama administration and is expanding its efforts to secure presidential appointments for LGBT people in the next administration.
Upon his appointment, Greer said, "I am honored to further that legacy. We are continuing to build our talent bank with qualified LGBT leaders who can be the foundation for a successful administration, and we will be their allies in finding a placement. We encourage LGBT people across the country to consider public service and to register with our initiative."
Greer previously served as Deputy Director of Public Engagement at the United States Department of Transportation where he developed strategies for effective communication and engagement with thousands of transportation stakeholders across every mode on key White House and departmental priorities. Appointed by President Obama and Secretary Anthony Foxx in May 2014, he served as the department's liaison to the White House Business Council, engaging business leaders across the country on a wide range of transportation-related initiatives, programs and issues.
In 2016, Greer was appointed to serve on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's LGBTQ Advisory Committee. He has served as a staff assistant for the political team at the Democratic National Committee, a youth organizer for the District of Columbia's 2013 Commemorative Commission on the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington, a fellow for the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee's National Day of Service team, and a field organizer for President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign in Norfolk, Va.
Congratulations and thanks are also due to Vince Micone. He is the chair of the board of directors for the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area, the federal government's workplace giving campaign. Under his leadership, the campaign has provided nearly $47 million annually in charitable contributions to more than 20,000 organizations. This year's drive extends through December.
Micone's full-time position is as Presidential Transition Officer and Senior Counselor Management Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This position includes leading the Department's efforts to prepare for and successfully execute a smooth presidential transition.
Micone is a 25-year veteran of federal civil service and a long-time activist in Washington's philanthropic community. He has served in a variety of positions in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Department of Justice where he managed human resources programs and initiatives. These programs included policy development and implementation, ceremonies and campaigns, military affairs, voting assistance and community service efforts. He also was vice president for development for the non-profit Partnership for Public Service.
Micone is well known in our community for all the volunteer work he does with so many organizations. He helped lead the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Gaymes Inc. in 2003 in an effort to bring the Gay Games to D.C. Today he is advising those working to bring them here in 2022. Micone was recently elected vice president of the Capital Pride Alliance.
He served as chair of the District of Columbia Commission on National and Community Service, a reserve police officer for the Metropolitan Police Department and an elected Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner.


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He has advised major international financial institutions, borrowers, operating lessors and flag carrier airlines in a wide array of commercial aviation and corporate jet transactions.
Chris' experience includes commercial debt financings, capital markets transactions (including enhanced equipment trust certificates (EETCs) and asset backed securities), Japanese operating leases, pre-delivery payment financing, export credit agency related transactions, operating leasing, individual aircraft and portfolio sales, engine financing and corporate jet financing. In addition, he has extensive experience negotiating aircraft and engine manufacturer purchase agreements.
Chris' aviation experience includes advising on some of the most innovative transactions in the aviation sector. He recently worked on CityJet's acquisition of Cimber and the related acquisition, financing and wet leasing of numerous aircraft (including 12 new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft supported by EDC financing), Aldus Aviation's inaugural ABS issuance and the market-leading EETCs for British Airways and Turkish Airlines. His practice is at the cutting edge of the market.


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Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday revealed the final figures of the third phase of ongoing municipal elections.
An official spokesperson said that Kashmir division recorded a voter turn out of 6.7% while Jammu division recorded a turnout of 68.4%. He put the final figures of the state at 41.9%.
Giving a breakup of Kashmir division, he said that Islamabad district recorded a percentage of 3.2% while capital city Srinagar recorded a percentage of 1.8%.
Baramulla district in northern Kashmir recorded the highest percentage in third phase with 75.3%. Pertinently, Uri municipal committee of Baramulla district went for polls today.


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TEMPORARY CLOSURE: The zoo is closed until further notice following city and state recommendations to help slow the spread of coronavirus. Read More
Welcoming a Gorilla Baby
Silverback Kwan is usually the center of attention in his gorilla group at Regenstein Center for African Apes. But the focus will shift to a much smaller subject in coming months as the zoo celebrates a new baby gorilla.
The new arrival was born to 17-year-old female Bana on October 11. While the baby's sex is still unknown, the little one is healthy and bonding with mom, who is displaying sound maternal care. Dad Kwan is also keeping a watchful eye over the pair.
This gorilla birth is the 51st in Lincoln Park Zoo's proud history working with the species. It came about thanks to a recommendation from the Gorilla Species Survival Plan®, a shared management effort by zoos throughout the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
It provides a welcome boost for a species that's critically endangered due to habitat loss and hunting. In addition to work here at the zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo also conserves gorillas in the wild through the Goualougo Triangle Ape Project.
When can you see the new baby? Regenstein Center for African Apes has been closed since the birth, enabling animal care staff to carefully monitor the new arrival—and giving the seven-member gorilla group an opportunity to adjust to having an infant among them. (Females Susie, Kowali, Rollie and Bahati make up the rest of the group.)
But the building will open to the public for the first time tomorrow, October 17. To give the gorillas a chance to catch up on sleep—humans aren't the only ones who toss and turn with a new baby—the building will be opening an hour later than normal, 11 a.m., for the next week.
Come see the new baby! I look forward to sharing more updates—including sex and a name—when we have them.
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The combination of fertilizer inputs to encourage bermudagrass recovery from overseeding, recent rain and increased humidity has many courses in the West witnessing vigorous bermudagrass growth. Such rapid growth can make it difficult to keep up with mowing and often leads to mower scalping. A thick bermudagrass canopy is also likely to decrease the quality of the next overseed stand. Alternatively, thick, laid-over bermudagrass in roughs that are not overseeded leads to poor playing conditions during winter months.
Do not wait until overseeding to dethatch bermudagrass. Performing aggressive dethatching practices during late September or October reduce the ability of bermudagrass to store carbohydrates in underground rhizomes – a key to winter survival. Dethatching should be performed from early July through the end of August during weather that promotes rapid bermudagrass recovery. Dethatching during this time will facilitate overseeding preparation practices due to more upright bermudagrass growth and less thatch. Thatch-reduction practices will also improve the playing characteristics and aesthetics of roughs that are not overseeded as bermudagrass enters dormancy.
Golf course superintendents have found that dethatching practices can be completed using a variety of tools, some of which are listed below:
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Allie created an app called Click'd as her entry in Games for Good, a coding competition. Once users start the app and answer a series of questions, it matches them with other app users in a top-ten leaderboard. Using a hot-cold approach, it guides the people together until they realize who they've been matched with. When they tap their phones, it updates their leaderboards with the person they've found, and prompts them to take a selfie.
Click'd seems like a great way for people to get to know others, especially those with common interests, but Allie wants to take a cautious approach and limit its use to a close circle of friends. However, when her app is placed in direct comparison with one made by Nathan, Allie's rival and competitor in Games for Good, she allows everyone to use the app.
The user numbers explode and Allie's app takes over the school. Students gleefully ignore the prohibition on phones during school hours to seek out others on their leaderboards.
But then a problem happens. Allie designed the app to use photos from the Instagram accounts owned by the app's users (because those photos are already intended to be shared publicly), but then Click'd starts sharing its users' private photos as well, including an embarrassing screenshot of Allie's friend admitting a crush she has on a classmate.
Can Allie fix the app? Can she fix her relationships with her friends? Will Click'd win the Games for Good competition?
Click'd and its sequel Swap'd by Tamara Stone are shelved upstairs in the juvenile fiction section of the Children's Department.
If you enjoy Click'd, you may also enjoy Genie Wishes by Elisabeth Dahl. Genie is elected to handle her grade five class blog. Over the course of the school year, she has to handle requests for inappropriate blog topics and deal with a rival blog. Genie Wishes is also shelved in the juvenile fiction section.


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My father died and the house was placed into all four siblings names and is in the process of being sold, one siblings has lived in the house for more than ten years, will they have to pay an inhttax or a capital gains tax?
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No the resident of the house does not pay any tax. Do you Expect them to pay rental for their time there? The estate would have had to pursue that claim.
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In schools, workplaces and on the streets, Spain fell silent for five minutes on Friday in memory of the 191 people who died in Madrid a year ago in the worst terrorist attack in the country's history.
Candles burn on a train platform in Madrid on Friday
The mood was solemn in the Spanish capital on Friday. Traffic stopped and people emerged from their cars and offices and stood together silently on street corners at midday.
Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero laid a white wreath at a park of remembrance in central Madrid where 192 olive and cypress trees mark a lasting tribute to the victims, and to a policeman who was killed in early April during a raid on a suspect's flat.
The day of mourning had begun at sunrise, when church bells tolled at 7:37 a.m. -- the exact moment of the blasts. At the railway stations struck by the bombers a year ago, thousands of commuters went about their daily routine, but they were joined by others who were there to remember, and to grieve.
Two women grive as they commemorate victims of the March 11 train bombings in Madrid, Friday, March 11, 2005, at the same time and same spot a train was blown up by Muslim extremists a year ago.
"We have come here because there are so many people who cannot," a woman said as she wept at El Pozo station while clinging tightly to the arm of her husband Enrique. He was among the 1,900 injured in attacks. He still bears the scars, his head bandaged from yet another operation carried out this week.
Juana Leal, who was widowed by the attacks, placed flowers and lit two candles on the platform of the station in the working class area, one of three that was struck by the bombers.
"I heard the explosion, I phoned his mobile phone and he no longer answered," Leal said, recalling the day her husband died.
"A sense of indignation"
Zapatero's government, which came to power three days after the blasts, had asked workplaces to fall silent and for employees to remember the attacks, blamed on Moroccan extremists linked to the al Qaeda network.
Debris lies next to a destroyed train car after a bomb, exploded in the Atocha railway station in Madrid Thursday March 11, 2004.
Many Spaniards believe the bombs were laid in retaliation for the previous government's support of the US-led war in Iraq. Just before midday a commuter at the packed Atocha station, near where bombs exploded on two trains, said he believed the country had become safer since Zapatero last year made good on an electoral promise to pull Spain's troops out of Iraq.
"I still feel a sense of indignation," Ricardo Oliva told AFP. "It was a surprise when it happened, I just did not think that terrorists could do this in my city ... since we withdrew our troops from Iraq, I think the Islamic threat has receded."
Earlier, as sunrise bathed the Madrid skyline in golden light, the capital's church bells rang out for five minutes. The slow, solemn gongs echoed along streets and were broadcast by all television and radio stations.
On public transport, many commuters sat bowed over newspapers bearing the message that Spain would never forget the victims of the attacks, which have become known everywhere in Spanish as "11-M" and which clearly still haunt the country a year later.
"Silence and pain"
"The Open Wound" was how daily El Pais summed up the emotion in a caption alongside a photograph of a railway line glinting in the sun, while on the back page the daily listed the "191 lives broken."
"Silence and Pain," was financial daily Expansion's stark headline, while Cinco Dias opted for "The Memory of Pain." For some the poignancy of the moment was hard to bear. "The same train, the same day. It is not a good feeling," a middle-aged woman commuter told Spanish television reporters.
At midday, trains across Spain pulled into the nearest station for five minutes as flashing signs in stations explained the interruption to passengers.
A middle-aged man named Manuel said he believed it was time for Spaniards to move on.
"I am trying not to think about it too much, I think the best thing is to put it out of our minds," he said.
Amid the lasting emotional trauma, many of the relatives eschewed the official celebrations to mourn the loss of their loved ones in private.
Spain's Muslims thank Spaniards
Spain's Islamic Commission on Friday thanked their countrymen for the "exemplary" way in which they have made a distinction between Islam and terrorism after the March 11, 2004 attacks in Madrid.
"We feel deep and strong solidarity with the victims and their loved ones who have shown an exemplary attitude by never pointing a finger at the country's Muslim population but on the contrary, could tell the difference between terrorists and the Muslim people," the commission's secretary general, Riay Tatari, told private Spanish radio Cadena Ser.
A Muslim woman demonstrates against the Madrid terrorist attack in the Spanish capital.
Referring to the attack, he said: "It causes profound pain to all Muslims." Tatari, one of two secretary generals of the commission that was created by the government in 1991, said the country's Muslims wanted "to express their strongest thanks to all the Spanish people."
In the face of international terrorism, he said, "they knew how to make a clear distinction and see that the terror attacks against the Spanish people were born from the hate of a small minority which has nothing to do with the Muslim population," he added.
The commission called on Spain's imams to firmly condemn terrorism in their mosques on Friday and to pray for all the victims of the attacks.
Fresh off his surprise electoral victory, Spain's prime minister-elect Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero announced on Monday he would withdraw the country's troops from Iraq. (March 15, 2005)
Thursday morning rush hour in Spain's capital came to a halt when several bombs went off in a commuter train station, killing 182 people just days ahead of national elections. (March 11, 2004)


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Carmel, Indiana, is an artistic, bicycle-friendly, white collar town just north of Indianapolis. With a population of just over 79,000, this mid-sized city has been selected not once but twice in recent years as the Best Place to Live in America by CNN Money Magazine. With a growing Arts and Design District and mixed use retail and residential properties in City Center, Carmel is an appealing city.
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Feeling Arty?
If youre a fan of artistic endeavor, or an artist yourself, youll feel right at home in Carmel. Just a short drive from the urban mecca of Indianapolis, Carmel is a destination in its own right with its Art and Design District and City Center, its award-winning massive Carmel Clay Public Library, and the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau. The art district area hosts a collection of galleries, cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. Throughout the district, youll find massive and life-like sculptures created by renowned sculptor John Seward Johnson II, who bears the sobriquet "The Normal Rockwell of American Sculpture."
The District hosts several major events. One major draw is the Carmel Artomobilia Collector Car Show, which features a huge display of classic and exotic cars, as well as art works inspired by cars. Every fall, the Carmel International Arts Festival brings together artists, music, and dance from around the world, as well as a childrens activity center with hands-on art.
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The artistic bent of the town is matched by its business community. The town's Meridian Corridor contains office space for more than forty corporations, including Pearson Education, Delta Faucet, and ITT Tech. With many residents employed within the city, commute times are under thirty minutes city wide.
Award Winner
Along with Carmels selection as the ###1 place to live in the U.S. by CNNs Money Magazine in 2012, the town's Arbor Day program received the International Society of Arboriculture's Gold Leaf Award. An Engineering Excellent Award issued by the American Council of Engineering Excellence and a Climate Protection Award given by the U.S. Conference of Mayors are just a few of the other citations the city has received. In additions, it's received the Bronze Level designation by the League of American Bicyclists as a Bicycle Friendly Community.
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One of the largest in Indiana, The Carmel Farmers Market is held from May to October, and is well stocked with locally sourced produce and meats.Small cafes and eclectic restaurants dominate the food scene, offering a distinctive local outlook on healthy eating.
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The Carmel Monon Center keeps you fit even when winter weather puts a chill in the air. An indoor lap pool, a play pool with indoor water slides, and an indoor running track are all a part of this structure in Carmel's Central Park. Outdoors, a massive outdoor water park includes a lazy river and a childrens pool.And Central Park isnt the only green space in town. The Popular Flowing Well Park has its own natural artesian well - drink up!
Find some peace and tranquility at the Japanese Garden, dedicated to the 15th anniversary of Carmel's relationship with its sister city, Kawachinagano, Japan. Enjoy a cup of green tea in the pretty tea gazebo.
The Monon Trail bicycle trail runs straight through Carmel to the neighboring community of Sheriden. Shaded and scenic, the towns bike trails are well used, even in the wintertime.
Carmel City Center
The heart of the city is a new mixed use development project where the Center for the Performing Arts, restaurants, apartment complexes, restaurants, retail shops and corporations are positioned side by side. Looking for a vibrant, artistic community? Then start here. You may also want to start your rental search here, if youre looking for a dynamic, all-in-one residence, with easy access to shopping, entertainment, and housing all in one spot. The performing arts center houses a theater and concert stage, and features national and touring acts as well as community-based theatrical performances.
Nearby youll find the heart of Old Town Carmel in the Arts and Design District with its specialty shows, galleries, and designers. You'll love the architecture, and the feeling of walkability here.
Clay Terrace retail center offers great shopping from national chains and specialty retail shops, including Whole Foods and Dicks Sporting Goods.
Allow plenty of time for your apartment search in Carmel. As the eighth largest Indiana community, it is very popular. You'll find three bedroom homes for rent, and apartment homes of all types, but you'll have to look for them.
A white collar town with appeal to families and singles alike, this is a well educated community with many occupants working in sales, management, and the arts.If you like a location with well defined spring, summer, fall and winter seasons, Carmel will appeal; with social activities and local sports teams, Carmel is a good place to stay a while.
Northwood Hills: Suburban-feeling with medium-sized homes and town homes mostly built between 1970 and the present. A preponderance of couples with college degrees reside here in this community. Many residents have ethnic roots in Germany and Asia.
N Meridian St / W Main St: Suburban and middle income, here youll find modern properties ranging from apartment complexes and high rises to single family homes. Your apartment search will turn up a number of alternatives here. The residents range from families to singles, and this community is known for being welcoming to senior citizens. It's an excellent retirement community, with walkable neighborhoods. Residents work in management, sales and service, and tech support occupations.
Orchard Park / Chesterton: Small apartment complexes and medium-sized three bedroom homes for rent dominate this community. Some of the homes here are more historic than in other Carmel communities, with older buildings dating from 1940 onward. Sales, professional jobs, and manufacturing occupations are all found in this community. You'll find many residents with German, Irish, and Asian ancestry here.
Home Crest/Echo Crest: A mix of residential offerings from apartments to homes, with some properties dating from 1940, and others more modern, make up this community. While the community holds a mix of workers in all professions, some 20% work in food service positions.
June 2020 Carmel Rent Report
Welcome to the June 2020 Carmel Rent Report. Carmel rents declined over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Carmel rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
June 2020 Carmel Rent Report
Welcome to the June 2020 Carmel Rent Report. Carmel rents declined over the past month. In this report, we'll evaluate trends in the Carmel rental market, including comparisons to cities throughout the metro, state, and nation.
Carmel rents declined slightly over the past month
Carmel rents have declined 0.2% over the past month, but have increased marginally by 0.6% in comparison to the same time last year. Currently, median rents in Carmel stand at $993 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,229 for a two-bedroom. This is the second straight month that the city has seen rent decreases after an increase in March. Carmel's year-over-year rent growth lags the state average of 1.1%, as well as the national average of 0.8%.
Rents rising across the Indianapolis Metro
Throughout the past year, rent increases have been occurring not just in the city of Carmel, but across the entire metro. Of the largest 10 cities that we have data for in the Indianapolis metro, 9 of them have seen prices rise. Here's a look at how rents compare across some of the largest cities in the metro.
- Over the past year, Fishers is the only city in the metro that has seen rents fall, with a decline of 5.4%. Median two-bedrooms there cost $1,143, while one-bedrooms go for $923.
- Beech Grove has seen the fastest rent growth in the metro, with a year-over-year increase of 6.0%. The median two-bedroom there costs $848, while one-bedrooms go for $685.
- Zionsville has the most expensive rents of the largest cities in the Indianapolis metro, with a two-bedroom median of $1,617; rents went down 0.2% over the past month but rose 5.8% over the past year.
Carmel rents more affordable than many large cities nationwide
As rents have increased marginally in Carmel, other large cities nationwide have seen rents grow more quickly. Carmel is still more affordable than most large cities across the country.
- Rents increased moderately in other cities across the state, with Indiana as a whole logging rent growth of 1.1% over the past year. For example, rents have grown by 2.0% in Fort Wayne and 1.1% in Evansville.
- Carmel's median two-bedroom rent of $1,229 is slightly above the national average of $1,194. Nationwide, rents have grown by 0.8% over the past year compared to the 0.6% increase in Carmel.
- While Carmel's rents rose marginally over the past year, many cities nationwide saw decreases, including San Francisco (-1.0%), Atlanta (-0.8%), and Denver (-0.4%).
- Renters will find more reasonable prices in Carmel than most large cities. For example, San Francisco has a median 2BR rent of $3,071, which is nearly two-and-a-half times the price in Carmel.
For more information check out our national report. You can also access our full data for cities and counties across the U.S. at this link.
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Data from private listing sites, including our own, tends to skew toward luxury apartments, which introduces sample bias when estimates are calculated directly from these listings. To address these limitations, we've recently made major updates to our methodology, which we believe have greatly improved the accuracy and reliability of our estimates.
Read more about our new methodology below, or see a more detailed post here.
Apartment List is committed to making our rent estimates the best and most accurate available. To do this, we start with reliable median rent statistics from the Census Bureau, then extrapolate them forward to the current month using a growth rate calculated from our listing data. In doing so, we use a same-unit analysis similar to Case-Shiller's approach, comparing only units that are available across both time periods to provide an accurate picture of rent growth in cities across the country.
Our approach corrects for the sample bias inherent in other private sources, producing results that are much closer to statistics published by the Census Bureau and HUD. Our methodology also allows us to construct a picture of rent growth over an extended period of time, with estimates that are updated each month.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) closed at 22,841.01, declining 0.1%. The S&P 500 Index (INX) decreased 0.2% to close at 2,550.93. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite Index (IXIC) closed at 6,591.51, decreasing 0.2%. A total of 6 billion shares were traded on Thursday, lower than the last 20-session average of 6.1 billion shares. Advancing issues outnumbered decliners on the NYSE by 1.22-to-1 ratio. On the Nasdaq, decliners outnumbered advancers by 1.10-to-1 ratio. The CBOE VIX increased 0.5% to close at 9.9.
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(Snake) posted a question in ET SupportHello all! I was wondering if any of you know of a good install package for Enemy Territory for Mac. This because i dont mind installing it from scratch and installing the patches, but the last time that i tried to install ET on Mac i got some errors. So i just want to know if there are better options. Thanks! -Snake
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schNee posted a question in ET Support...hello all, i have a strange problem. my aim is very shaky and not constant. i dunno why, i guess, its because of missing driver software for my razer copperhead for mac. Doesnt work that fine. mouse accel turned off alrdy but still it feels like it is on. so post ur mouse settings, in game and mouse settings at pc. i use high dpi and low sense. my sense at pc is lowest i could choose. in game 2 maybe someone had same problem and found a solution... thanks anyway! cheers saskia =)
etconfig, autoexec.cfg doesnt exec, script needed
schNee posted a topic in ET Scripts & Configshello i thought i put all in one post. i have some issues with my cfg. it works but id like ot add some stuff and change some settings, but i cannot get it work. so here are my questions. 1. i have all saved as etconfig.cfg (pops up autmatically, overwrote it with my stuff and saved it) - i cannot exec my autoexec.cfg !! (error: couldnt exec autoexec.cfg) - same with all class, spawn cfg's so what is the right way? etconfig, autoexec.cfg? how to? 2. spawn script, made a cfg file and wanted to exec in main cfg, didnt work. ideas ? 3. class script, same here, made separate cfgs for each class and exec via main cfg or via teamtoggle, they dont load ideas? 4. gamma switch. really nice have cus usually i play very bright, but sometimes its needed darker. but its not working, have it in my main cfg but i got this error: set DeviceGammaRamp failed thanks for your help on this =) cheers Saskia
...Wine and EtPro - Mac & Linux Users
schNee posted a topic in Software & PC Support...hi all im playing on mac and im connecting to et with "playonmac" (base is wine prog) all other emulators didn't work proper i had big lags, et legacy is not an opinion for me. so for now i can connect via playonmac and can play silent, jaymod and no quarter. the big issue is i cannot play etpro. anyone found a proper way to get this working? i heard its also not possible for linux users via "wine". so if someone has a good idea or found a way to get this working, im very thankful. Cheers Saskia
Happened about 2 weeks ago. I'm on a Mac. Clicked Call of Duty 4 Multiplayer icon. It bounced in the dock a few times, but never launched. Odd. Tried again. Icon bounced once and no launch. This went on for some time but I could never get the game to launch. Restarted my machine a few times. Uninstalled/reinstalled COD4. Even tried a launching the program from a guest account. Nothing. I ended up upgrading my OS thinking it was too far out-of-date (I was running Snow Leapord 10.6.8). Anyway, I've since updated to El Capitan (10.11.1). Still no launch. Ran Disk Utility. No launch. After some Google-fu, I ran across an issue with the game and sound card. In these cases, plugging in a mic seemed to fix the issue. I've tried this and still haven't had any luck. Sorta at a loss at to what steps to take next. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
Mac's sleep mode vulnerability rated critical by Symantec
Night Hunter posted a topic in TechnologySymantec says a critical vulnerability within some Apple Mac models could allow hackers to inject systems with persistent rootkit malware. Cyberattackers could, in theory, reflash the computer's firmware and install Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) rootkit malware. The security firm confirmed the existence of the security flaw late on Thursday. The flaw, called the Apple Mac OS X EFI Firmware Security Vulnerability, was originally disclosed May 29 by Apple's security researcher Pedro Vilaca. The problem lies within Mac sleep mode. After Macs awake from this low-power hibernation, a flawed suspend-resume implementation means that some Mac models' flash protections are left unlocked. Virulent malware, such as the EFI rootkit, can be used to remotely control a system and potentially steal user data -- and may not be eradicated even if a system wipe is set in motion. But while this attack is unlikely to impact on users en masse, it could be exploited in order to spy upon specific, targeted users with valuable data or accounts to share. This is not the only Apple-related security flaw to hit the headlines this year. In March, Apple released a patch to protect iOS users from FREAK, a decade-old bug which left users of Apple's Safari and Google Android browsers vulnerable to hacking through a forced downgrade of encryption protocols. Symantec has confirmed the existence of the vulnerability and has rated the flaw as "critical" as it can provide "an attacker with persistent root access to a computer that may survive any disk wipe or operating system reinstallation," according to the firm. "The vulnerability could be remotely exploited by an attacker if used in conjunction with another exploit that provided root access," Symantec said. "While such vulnerabilities are not widespread, they do emerge from time to time. Once an attacker has root access, the only condition required for successful exploit is that the computer enter sleep mode." Vilaca claims the bug can be used with Safari or another remote vector to install an Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) rootkit without physical access, and the only requirement is that the computer is suspended within the session. To date, Symantec has tested four different Mac computer models. The security firm found that the Mac Mini 5.1 and MacBook Pro 9.2 are vulnerable, whereas the MacBook Pro 11.3 and MacBook Air 6.2 are not affected. Vilaca's tests verified the MacBook Pro Retina 10.1, MacBook Pro 8.2, MacBook Air 5.1 and Mac Pro 9.1 are vulnerable. All computers tested ran on Apple's latest firmware versions. Vilaca commented: "I'm pretty sure Apple is aware of the bug or at least it would be quite irresponsible for them to not test if their BIOS implementation was vulnerable to the Dark Jedi attack. I had no issues doing PoC tests with it but definitely needs other people to test it out (at least to find which other Macs are vulnerable)." Until Apple issues a firmware patch to fix the security flaw, concerned users are advised to shut down their computers rather than put them in sleep mode. This story originally posted as "Symantec confirms existence of unpatched rootkit Mac security flaw" on ZDNet. Source http://www.cnet.com/
Mac OS X, can't connect to F|A Servers!?
IsickChow posted a question in ET SupportHi, I'm a Mac user (Version: 10.5.8 Processor: Dual 1.25 GHz PowerPC G4 1 MB L3 cache per processor Memory: 2 GB DDR SDRAM) I just started playing ET and I don't know much. I've been able to play on vanilla servers, but servers with mods are too confusing for me. I found out I was playing with no one except bots (which freaked me out) so I looked for a still active group of players and found the Fearless Assassins. Now I downloaded Jaymod and SilEnT mod but I don't really know what to do with them, I just saw that they popped up in my Wolfenstein ET folder so I left it there and didn't touch it. Then, I attempted to join a F|A server, and the loading was fine until it said "Awaiting Gamstate..." Then, after about 5 seconds, it crashed saying "Wolfenstein cannot continue: VM_create on UI failed." Can someone help please! I'm really new to this whole mod thing and I'm not much of a computer gamer. Please be specific because I take things very literally in something as confusing as this to me. If there is anymore info I need to provide, I will try to provide it.
Mac OS X: CoD4 Demo Management
Krauersaut posted a topic in TutorialsIf you ever tried to record and view a demo on Mac OS X, you will have stumbled across the phenomenon that you can't view the demo you just recorded. This little workflow is going to show you how to efficiently manage your CoD4 demos, based on a cheater with the name Player123. Recording Demos The best practice to find demos of a cheater you recorded is to name the demo files after him, i.e. the demo of this cheater should be named player123.dm_1. To record a demo, join the Spectator team and follow the suspected player. Then open your console and execute the following command: /record player123 To open your console, you will have to activate it first. Go to your game's Options and set Enable Console to Yes. You can then open it by pressing the tilde key (~). Once you executed the /record command, the game will start recording your screen to the file you specified and indicate the size of the demo in the lower left corner of the screen. When you finished recording and got all the proof you needed, stop it by executing /stoprecord. Viewing Demos To view the demo you just recorded, run /demo player123. The problem is that this will return the error message "demos/player123.dm_1 not found.". For some reason demos can only be viewed in the ModWarfare mod. By default, your recorded demos will be stored in: [Retail Version] /Applications/Call of Duty 4/Call of Duty 4 Data/main/demos/ [Mac App Store Version] /Users/USERNAME/Library/Application Support/Call of Duty 4/main/demos/ In order to be able to view them, you have to copy them to the demos folder in your ModWarfare folder. If the folder doesn't exist yet, simply create it. [Retail Version] /Applications/Call of Duty 4/Call of Duty 4 Data/Mods/ModWarfare/demos/ [Mac App Store Version] /Users/USERNAME/Library/Application Support/Call of Duty 4/Mods/ModWarfare/demos/ Then start the game and click on Mods. Select ModWarfare and hit Launch. In the ModWarfare screen, open the console and execute /demo player123. Tips Copying each demo before being able to view it can be a pain. To skip that step, you could create a symbolic link from the ModWarfare demo folder to the main demo folder. Open your Terminal and execute the following command (the upper one for the retail version, the lower one for the Mac App Store version): ln -s /Applications/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4\ Data/main/demos/ /Applications/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4\ Data/Mods/ModWarfare/demos ln -s /Users/USERNAME/Library/Application\ Support/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/main/demos/ /Users/USERNAME/Library/Application\ Support/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Mods/ModWarfare/demos If you followed the tutorial and created the demos folder in the ModWarfare folder, you will get an error saying "File exists". Simply remove the folder and re-execute the command (the upper one for the retail version, the lower one for the Mac App Store version): rm -R /Applications/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4\ Data/Mods/ModWarfare/demos ln -s /Applications/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4\ Data/main/demos/ /Applications/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4\ Data/Mods/ModWarfare/demos rm -R /Users/USERNAME/Library/Application\ Support/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Mods/ModWarfare/demos ln -s /Users/USERNAME/Library/Application\ Support/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/main/demos/ /Users/USERNAME/Library/Application\ Support/Call\ of\ Duty\ 4/Mods/ModWarfare/demos Hints The Library folder in your user folder is hidden by default. To access it, click on Go, hold down the Alt-Key and click on Library.
Moving profile from Win7 to Mac
Darketch posted a question in COD Series SupportSo I got a MacBook for xmas and purchased COD4 for Mac. Wondering in anyone can step me through moving my COD profile from my Windows 7 machine to my Mac....if that's even possible.
Call of Duty on Mac
Ruby posted a question in COD Series SupportDoes anyone know a working way to get MW3 on mac. (Multipayer must work) Or any other cod like MW2 Black Ops 2 or Cod Ghost. (like i said must have multiplayer working)
Cool jailbreak tweaks for iOS
Slender posted a topic in TechnologySince I should try to be more active on the forums, I started this topic. iOS users, let's share together what tweaks/apps you have downloaded on your jailbroken device!
BioShock Infinite is officially coming to the Mac on August 29! But we know you probably still have questions, so we've put together an informative FAQ below to help you out. Still have questions? Leave them in the comments, and we'll get them answered ASAP! BioShock Infinite Q: When will BioShock Infinite be released on the Mac? BioShock Infinite is set to launch on the Mac on August 29, 2013. Q: Will BioShock Infinite for Mac be available through the Mac App Store? Yes! BioShock Infinite for Mac will launch on both the Steam and Mac App platforms on August 29. Both versions will be nearly identical in the content and features offered. Q: How much does BioShock Infinite for Mac cost? Where can I purchase it? BioShock Infinite for Mac will be priced the same as on the PC, which is currently $59.99/€44.99/£39.99. Pre-orders can be made at the GameAgent Store and other participating Mac game retailers. By pre-ordering the game directly from GameAgent, users will also get access to the Columbia's Finest DLC at no extra cost. Additionally, GameAgent members are encouraged to log in before purchasing to find to a special coupon code on the product page good for 20% off their pre-order! (Please note that pre-orders and the pre-order bonus DLC are for the Steam version only.) Pre-orders are not available on the Mac App Store due to limitations on the store itself. Q: Will BioShock Infinite for Mac support Steam Play? Yes! Purchasing the Steam version of the game on the Mac will also give you access to the PC version at no extra charge (and vice versa). This will NOT work for copies of the game purchased on the Mac App Store. (Please note that any copy of the game purchased outside the Mac App Store will give you the "Steam version.â€) BioShock Infinite Q: When will BioShock Infinite be released on the Mac? BioShock Infinite is set to launch on the Mac on August 29, 2013. Q: Will BioShock Infinite for Mac be available through the Mac App Store? Yes! BioShock Infinite for Mac will launch on both the Steam and Mac App platforms on August 29. Both versions will be nearly identical in the content and features offered. Q: How much does BioShock Infinite for Mac cost? Where can I purchase it? BioShock Infinite for Mac will be priced the same as on the PC, which is currently $59.99/€44.99/£39.99. Pre-orders can be made at the GameAgent Store and other participating Mac game retailers. By pre-ordering the game directly from GameAgent, users will also get access to the Columbia's Finest DLC at no extra cost. Additionally, GameAgent members are encouraged to log in before purchasing to find to a special coupon code on the product page good for 20% off their pre-order! (Please note that pre-orders and the pre-order bonus DLC are for the Steam version only.) Pre-orders are not available on the Mac App Store due to limitations on the store itself. Q: Will BioShock Infinite for Mac support Steam Play? Yes! Purchasing the Steam version of the game on the Mac will also give you access to the PC version at no extra charge (and vice versa). This will NOT work for copies of the game purchased on the Mac App Store. (Please note that any copy of the game purchased outside the Mac App Store will give you the "Steam version.â€) more Q and source here
Lulu posted a topic in TechnologySo I'm currently running Snow Leopard (10.6.7). I'm debating whether or not I want to upgrade to Mountain Lion (10.7.4). A lot of what I read in the comments of the upgrade in the App Store is that Mountain Lion is garbage compared to Snow Leopard. I am no longer running anything built for a PowerPC processor, so losing Rosetta won't be a problem. I'm more concerned about whether or not everything will run smoothly. I've heard issues of a lot of web browser crashes with anything other than Safari. I've also heard of some instances of programs randomly not running properly anymore (like Microsoft Office), and even reducing the battery life. The only reason I'm thinking of the upgrade is that I don't want to get left behind in all of the software updates and such. Can anyone offer any input? For reference, I'm running a 2010 MacBook Pro.
As many of you know, last month we announced Logitech G, unveiling eight new products and our new approach to gaming accessories. The new lineup, which includes six redesigned mice and keyboard favorites and two new headsets, will be available for you to own later this month. Today, we are excited to share that Logitech Gaming Software (LGS) has been updated to support Mac OS for our full keyboard and mouse lineup. Now Mac gamers can enjoy the same great personalization and customized control our PC customers have come to reply on. You can download the latest version of LGS from the Logitech support page for each compatible product. Several of us on the gaming team switch back and forth between Mac and PC, so we're thrilled to have this support on both platforms. We can't wait for you to now have the option to experience your favorite Logitech gaming accessories on Mac. Compatible Products Include: Mice G100/G100s Optical Gaming Mouse G300 Gaming Mouse G400/G400s Optical Gaming Mouse G500/G500s Laser Gaming Mouse G600 MMO Gaming Mouse G700/G700s Rechargeable Gaming Mouse G9/G9x Laser Mouse MX518 Gaming-Grade Optical Mouse Keyboards G103 Gaming Keyboard G105 Gaming Keyboard G110 Gaming Keyboard G13 Advanced Gameboard G11 Gaming Keyboard G15 Gaming Keyboard (v1 and v2) G510/G510s Gaming Keyboard G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard G19/G19s Gaming Keyboard source download-link
Video game publisher Electronic Arts announced on Thursday the launch of Origin for Mac, a new built-for-platform version of EA's video game download service that will bring some of the company's biggest titles to Apple desktops and laptops. The arrival of Origin on the Mac means that Apple computer users will now have an all-in-one access point for titles such as The Sims 3, Dragon Age 2, Batman: Arkham City, and LEGO Harry Potter. "Origin is going to allow us," says EA Origin Vice President of Production Mike Blank, "to get games into the hands of our consumers as quickly as we can, to enable our gamers to connect with their friends and to enjoy their gaming experience as quickly and directly as possible." more infos in our brand new RPG gaming forum
mac os Origin for Mac: The Alpha Starts Today!
DJ aka GDR DJ posted a topic in Software & PC SupportOrigin for Mac: The Alpha Starts Today! Mac gamers rejoice: Origin for Mac will be launching soon, and starting today we're offering you the opportunity to take it for a spin before the official release .This open alpha will only be available to a few thousand users in North America and the United Kingdom, so don't wait—download your copy of our new Mac client (alpha build) today. With Origin for Mac we'll be able to offer the same Origin experience and features that define our PC app — cloud storage, auto-patching, friends list, and more — to Mac users everywhere. We're very excited about the upcoming launch of Origin for Mac and the opportunity to reach the millions of Mac-based gamers out there. We're continuing to build Origin into a gaming service that truly lets you purchase and play anywhere, anytime. You may notice that the Origin Store tab is not yet live in this alpha trial; rest assured, the store will be live—with a great catalog of EA and partner titles—when we formally release the client. Additionally, we're not yet able to provide the same one-click streaming live to Twitch in Origin for Mac (we'll be adding this as soon as possible). Otherwise, the Mac client feels and behaves exactly like the PC version. Just like PC gamers, you'll be able to add non-Origin games to your library, use the Origin In Game overlay, chat with friends across platforms and games, and can continue your saved progress from any Origin-enabled Mac. In order to make sure you can get the most out of this alpha trial, we've added a free copy of PopCap's smash hit puzzle game, Bookworm, to your My Games library. This game is yours to download and keep, on us. We hope you enjoy it. Finally, you'll notice a Feedback button in your My Games library; it's only there temporarily, but we hope you will use it to share your thoughts with us – after all, that's what alpha access is for! If you have any further questions, check the FAQ or comment below. Your participation in this alpha trial is greatly appreciated, and your feedback will help ensure the best possible experience for all Mac gamers when we officially launch. If you have a Mac running OS X 10.6.8 or newer with an Intel Core 2 Duo processor or better, we hope you'll download the alpha and start gaming today. We always love to hear your feedback, so if you would like to have a conversation about our Mac client, or about additional features and functionality you would like to see come to Origin in the future, leave us a comment below and we'll do our best to get back to you. source
COD BLACK OPS Call of Duty: Black Ops Coming to Mac
DJ aka GDR DJ posted a topic in COD Series DiscussionCall of Duty: Black Ops Coming to Mac June 28, 2012 Aspyr Media, Inc., the leader in Mac game publishing, announced today that Activision Publishing, Inc.'s record-setting Call of Duty®: Black Ops will be coming to the Mac. Developed originally by award-winning studio Treyarch and brought to the Mac by Aspyr Media, the Mac version of the epic Call of Duty blockbuster will be available on Macs worldwide in digital and boxed formats this fall. "Aspyr has worked with the biggest brands in the entertainment world, but the launch of the original Call of Duty: Black Ops for Apple fans is our biggest in 17 years. Treyarch has created a masterpiece and we are thrilled to launch later this year," said Ted Staloch, Aspyr's Executive Vice President. Call of Duty: Black Ops takes players to conflicts across the globe as elite black operations forces fight in the deniable operations and secret wars that occurred under the veil of the Cold War. Featuring an adrenaline-pumping single-player campaign, out-of-this-world Zombies co-operative game mode, and an incredibly deep multiplayer experience, Call of Duty: Black Ops delivers the complete Call of Duty experience with amazing enhanced graphics, streaming texture technology, and superior lighting effects for the most immersive and cinematic action. Features: The hallmark intensity of Call of Duty returns with a cinematically intense single-player campaign that takes players deep behind enemy lines as an elite Black Ops soldier engaging in covert warfare, classified operations, and explosive conflicts across the globe. ZOMBIES! For the first time on the Mac, fight to survive in one of the most thrilling and critically acclaimed co-op experiences in gaming. Expanding on the series' ultimate multiplayer experience, Call of Duty: Black Ops takes competitive play to new heights. Expect the fast-paced, action-packed combat you love with more features than ever before: All new Killstreaks including Napalm Strikes, the remote controlled explosive device (RC Car), and controllable helicopters. Customize the look of your soldiers with a variety of face paints, gun camos, and equipment options. Jump into Combat Training and hone your tactics against A.I. bots in both Free-For-All and Team Deathmatch game modes. First Strike! Escalation! Annihilation! Rezurrection! All four packs of Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC are scheduled to arrive on the Mac later this year. More details to be released soon. source
mac os Snow Leopard VS. LION
kentikins posted a topic in Software & PC SupportHey, I've been a big fan of Snow Leopard and after using Lion, I didn't think it was worth buying, especially as Snow Leopard is compatible with older games and other software. But now i feel like upgrading my os. Should I upgrade to Lion? Should i not give in to the hype of Lion? or Should i wait for Mountain Lion (this summer)? help me out, please?
A bit of help hugely appreciated :(
BBZ posted a question in ET Supporthey guyz, I'm struggling hard since a few weeks to understand what kind of mess I'm in ... I played ET few years ago, and I would have been glad to play it again lately. But it seems like I can't anymore: I'm a mac user, I'm having the 'invalid guid' message when enabling punkbuster. I googled it and read the whole internet, tried any trick that was provided anywhere: - redid the etkey several time - reinstalled ET - activating punkbuster through the console with some random codes - updating PB manually (which failed, I did not found ET in the menus...) Things are always buggy, and I still have the "Invalid GUID bnblablablabla you should try again later' message. Fortunately, I've been lucky enough to find a quick solution, I can play on some servers by disabling Punkbuster but I loose my xp each time, which is a pain in the ass ... Could anyone please help ? thanks a bunch !!
Security for the Mac
kentikins posted a topic in Internet, Network & SecurityI've owned a mac for quite a while now. I'm just wondering whats the best/most useful antivirus/security programmes designed specifically for the Mac. I've used all the free ones from the apple store but never found them that great. You maybe wondering why I use them. Well to protect my mac as the threats of virus' have increased and to protect friends and family from windows virus' that I may have on my mac. So back to the original question what's the most useful?
Manually updating PB Files on mac.
Diablox9 posted a topic in COD Series DiscussionHi guys, So i was recently kicked of the FA server on COD4, because of the manual update for the PB (punkbuster) files. Aspyr (COD4) are aware that many Mac users are having problems since Version 2.301 of the PB Client for COD4 that was released for auto-update on Monday. Unfortunately for those users, a manual update will be required. To manually update, Mac users should close COD4 if it is open and then download mc002301.mac. (follow this link to download : http://support.aspyr.com/attachments/token/kywrqijib8rsdqc/?name=mc002301.mac) Then move this file to : User/Library/Application Support/Call of Duty 4/pb/dll. (For OSX Lion users, to find the folder, just press cmd+shift+G to bring up a search window in Finder and type in '~/library' to access this directory and of course copy and paste this file into Application Support/Call of Duty 4/pb/dll.) P.S.: Do not delete the other file in the folder. Normally after this, Punkbuster will not kick any of you if you join any of PB-protected servers. Let me know if it has worked for any of you guys having this issue. Diablox9. (xfire: diab10x9)
COD4 Help Please
Ken posted a topic in COD Series DiscussionHey Gang, So my COD4 on my mac has been giving me some issues over the last week so I am going to be un-instaling, than reinstalling it. I need to know what files I need to save, I really don't want to start from the beginning again. I am on a Mac (macbook air). I have looked on the internet and can seem to find the information that I need. If someone could please help me out it would be much appreciated. Thanks, Ken


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Imaginary birthday wish list
For my birthday that was a few weeks ago while we were in Costa Rica. I am quite happy with our trip instead of a wrapped gift, but you know, a girl likes to dream. Or at least window shop.
1) Heidi's new cookbook, Super Natural Every Day.
2) An Alma Alan canister. Or four. The last time I was at Heath LA they had a few left. How I love.
3) A simple gold band to wear when I travel. My actual wedding ring is a bit too big to wear sans engagement ring, and I'd love something like this to wear from time to time. I tried my friend Katie's on (she has the one pictured) and it's perfect. But is it weird to have the same ring as someone you know??
4) Didymos Baby Wrap for, um. carrying Dashiell on my hip? I so don't need this, but they are so incredibly gorgeous I can't help but want one. And I'm in the market for something I can use for a hip carrier. He's getting so heavy!
5) Sperry topsiders. I realize I'm about 2 years late on the trend, but that's how I do it.
6) A new pair of jeans that actually fit. Probs not the ones pictured, but I like the photo.
There. Not completely unreasonable, right?


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