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Ever read a book that was so suspenseful it left you shivery, so exciting that it left you hyperventilating? That can partly describe this amazing story called Spirited. One thing is for sure, I was blown away. Ms. Behre has an amazing capacity to draw in a reader with her characters and deliver an intensely entertaining and eye-popping read. I am in awe.
Spirited is the first book I've ever read by this author but I was so impressed by my reading experience, I will not only look forward to the next book in the series, Guarded but I'm going be looking for any previous books. If this is a sample of her usual style, I want more. Understand something. I don't think I've had a book take over me like the way this has done in a LONG time. Yes, I've enjoyed books, some immensely so, but to have a physical effect on my breathing and dry eyes from trying not to blink so I won't miss a second of the action, the jumpy feeling of wanting to know what happens next yet maybe afraid of finding out, but the burning obsession of having to know – to do all that to me? Now that is writing talent.
There are a lot of stories out there about so called 'ghost whisperers' and psychics and whatnot, but the author took a common paranormal theme and made it her own. I adored how she lead Jules, the heroine, from ignoring her gift to embracing it and using it to perform a miracle. That growth of personal acceptance was phenomenal. Ms. Behre imbued her characters with warmth, humor, honor, and distinct and interesting personalities. Every single person, dead or alive, played a key role in helping solve a mystery that seemed to get messier, more mysterious and intriguing as each chapter lead Jules to find her true love while solving the crime.
Finding true love while keeping a secret is hard. Keeping that secret when your true love might end up being a cop is almost a recipe for disaster. Seth is the hero and he really defines the word because he has some wonderful, romantic qualities. He's not perfect and he makes mistakes but he does a lot of things right and one of those is falling in love with the heroine. The journey is bumpy and is never ever boring. I got the biggest laughs right in the beginning when they first met. When Jules got an eyeful of Seth's sleeping attire I could not contain my mirth. That. Was. Hysterical! And little zingers kept popping up here and there throughout the story so it was a nice touch. Clever, actually.
Let's talk sensuality. The pages steamed from it. I adore a story with a sexy build up. The teases, the glimpses of heat, the yearning, the 'almost' moments that bring that passion to a fever pitch only to have life or a cold wind blow to pop the moment – that is the kind of romantic tale that makes reading fun. The anticipation builds not just for the characters but for the reader as well. Jules and Seth weren't the only ones happy when they finally did the deed. It was great!
Another thing that was powerful was the suspense of solving a mystery. The clues, the deaths, the race against the clock – it was gripping. Here's another thing about Spirited that I appreciated – the writing style. Every chapter ended with a plot twist, a cliff hanger, a surprise reveal, just something that hooked me and kept me wanting to know what happens next, who was going to learn what and would Jules ever trust Seth enough to tell him her big secret? How was that going to look like? Sound like? How was he going to take it? And is the good guy really a good guy? Oh man, there was one scene when I almost came off of my chair because I thought Jules had just trusted the wrong guy. It's writing like that which impresses me no end and Ms. Behre makes it look so easy.
Spirited is a must read book for fans of romantic suspense. I can't come up with one complaint or wish that something could have been done different. I consider it one of the most perfect books I've read in a long time. Its characters, dialogue, plot, editing, method of delivery and mastery of descriptions were everything I could wish for in any book, not just a romance. For readers willing to give this book a try, leave yourself plenty of time to read it because if you're like me, you might not want to put it down. This is the kind of book that if I could drive and read at the same time, or walk and read or work and read , this is the book that I'd do it with. I took a chance on a new author and I consider it one of the best decisions I've made in a long time. I'm a happy reader.
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The Miraculous Medal is a physical manifestation of the gift of grace that perpetually exudes from Our Lady and it, too, is a Sacramental, a most miraculous one. It was originally called the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, but because so many miracles were reported by those wearing it that it became known as the Miraculous Medal. Often the Medal is presented to Catholics who are making their first holy Communion, receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation and given at Baptisms. The Blessed Virgin Mary declared that those who wear it around their necks will be given wondrous graces, among them, not sinking into a life of iniquity or becoming more pure.
In 1830, one of the apparitions sanctioned by Holy Mother Church occurred in the chapel of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, the Rue de Bac, Paris. There were three visions given to Saint Catherine Laboure who, at the time of the first one, was a novice in the order.
She was awakened at 11:30 PM on the eve of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul, by a "shining child" who led her to the chapel where she saw Our Lady, who spoke to her for two hours about the difficult task that lay ahead. Four months later, on November 27 Catherine had the second vision wherein she saw a three-dimensional scene of the Blessed Virgin standing on a white globe with dazzling rays of light streaming from her fingers and she heard a voice say:
"These are the symbols of grace I shed upon those who ask for them." A frame formed around the Mother of God and within it was written in gold letters, O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."
The voice then told her to have a medal struck after this model. Then the vision turned and on the reverse side was a large M with a bar through it and a cross over it. Beneath this M were the Hearts of Jesus and Mary, one crowned with thorns and the other pierced by a sword.
This second vision occurred periodically until 1831. Because she wanted to remain unknown, Catherine told them only to her confessor. Msgr. Aladel, who received permission from the Archbishop of Paris to have the medal struck. The first 1500 were issued in June of 1832, and almost at once there were reported healings, conversions and miraculous events. The Saint could not be convinced to appear at any of the canonical hearings, but eventually the apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary was sanctioned on the overwhelming evidence of the miracles obtained by those wearing the medal. Saint Catherine Laboure only revealed herself as the visionary eight months before her death, in 1876. Like St. Therese of Lisieux, this came as a surprise to the other nuns as they considered her quite ordinary. She was canonized in 1947 by Ven. Pope Pius XII. Her Feast is November 27 as is the Feast of the Miraculous Medal, although in some places it is celebrated on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception because of its relation to it.
We have related that this medal is the impetus to conversion for those who wear it or have it in their possession. Here is just one:
A patient brought to the hospital in a hopeless condition, openly manifested his hatred of Catholicity. Yet, as he was in imminent danger of death, the Sister, profiting by a moment in which he seemed a little better disposed than usual, ventured to ask him if he would be Baptized. He answered roughly, No, that he scarcely believed in Baptism, and not at all in Catholic Baptism, that in case of his recovery, perhaps he would receive Baptism by immersion, and become a member of some church, but that would never be the Catholic Church. At any rate, added he, I am not going to torment myself now about such things.
The poor Sister having no other recourse than the Blessed Virgin, and seeing that the young man approached his end, stealthily slipped a medal under his pillow. Next morning it was picked up by the infirmarian, who, thinking the Sister had dropped it accidentally, was about to return it, but the patient opposed him. The little image pleased his fancy, and he wanted to keep it himself. To quiet him, the infirmarian was obliged to ask Sister if the patient might have it. The request was granted.
Towards evening someone came to the Sister with a message from the patient. He wished to see her. Sister, said he, as soon as she approached, you have told me I could not be saved without Baptism.
Filled with joy at this news she began to instruct and prepare him for the ceremony. It took place next morning, and during the course of the day this soul, now the child of God, went to repose in the bosom of its celestial Father to bless and thank Him for all eternity for His mercies.


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- 1cupgranulated sugar, plus ½ cup for rolling dough((7 ounces ))
- 1tablespoonlight brown sugar
- 1large egg
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- 1. Adjust the oven racks to the upper- and lower-middle positions and heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or spray them with nonstick cooking spray. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.
- 2. Cream the butter, the 1 cup granulated sugar, and the brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg and vanilla; beat at medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- 3. Place the ½ cup sugar for rolling in a shallow bowl. Fill a medium bowl halfway with cold tap water. Dip your hands in the water and shake off any excess (this will prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and ensure that the sugar sticks to the dough). Roll a heaping tablespoon of dough into a 1½-inch ball between moistened palms, roll the ball in the sugar, and then place it on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough, moistening your hands as necessary and spacing the balls about 2 inches apart (you should be able to fit 12 cookies on each sheet). Butter the bottom of a drinking glass and then dip the bottom of the glass in the remaining sugar. Flatten the dough balls with the bottom of the glass until they are about ¾ inch thick, dipping the glass in sugar as necessary to prevent sticking (after every 2 or 3 cookies).
- 4. Bake until the cookies are golden brown around the edges and their center are just set and very lightly colored, 15 to 18 minutes, rotating the baking sheets front to back and top to bottom halfway through the baking time. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets about 3 minutes; using a wide metal spatula, transfer the cookies to a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.


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Swimmers can benefit from a yoga practice in many different ways. The intent of this class is to hit on several of those including:
This is part of our monthly series of fundamentals classes. In this class we review the fundamentals of a strong, safe and effective Swimming-Specific Yoga practice.
Some of the key poses include:
One of the things in the world of swimming that everyone agrees on is that you need to have a strong core to be successful. Improving your core strength will help improve your performance as well as prevent injuries.
In this class you will build your core strength in a functional way.
Some of the poses included in this class are:
This is a great class that will help you improve your strength throughout the entire body. You develop the strength needed to prevent injury, apply more power in the water and enable to make technical changes more efficiently.
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Body Awareness
This is a tremendous class for you to develop the fundamentals of an effective, efficient and safe Swimming-Specific Yoga practice. We address many of the major areas of need for swimmers including; core strength, shoulder stability and mobility, hip and ankle mobility as well as body awareness.
This is a class that will help improve your recovery. You will do poses that will enable you to activate your parasympathetic nervous system, which is the side of the nervous system responsible for rest and recovery.
This is a class focused on recovery. This is a slower moving class with poses that work both on mobility and simply allowing both the mind and body to relax.
This is a great recovery class that moves through both the lower and upper body.
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This 20 minute class will help optimize your recovery. This is a gentle class where the intent is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which will allow both the body and mind to relax and restore more effectively.
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Progress overload and recovery are the ways training is structure to improve your swimming performance. Most are awesome at overloading, but do not take the time to focus on the recovery process. This class will help you incorporate that into your training routine.
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This class will help make your shoulders bulletproof. We work on the strength, mobility and body awareness that will help you keep your shoulders healthy.
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Our focus in this is not to change our self-talk, but be extremely mindful throughout the practice noticing the thoughts without engaging with them.
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Your posterior chain is the musculature on the back side of your body from the neck to the Achilles. With all the time we spend sitting, and all the time we lifters spend pushing, the posterior chain needs more attention than you're likely giving it. There are two specific posterior chain exercises that you probably aren't doing, or at least aren't doing enough:
Since then, the general advice from trainers and strength coaches has been to start with full body workouts until you're advanced enough to graduate to body part splits. The idea was that you did full body workouts, got bigger and stronger, and eventually you "grew out of" full body training. The reasoning was that as you became more developed, you could devote more work to training each body part.
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The chest, known technically as the pectoralis major, or pecs for short, makes up the major mass on the front of your upper body. As a large muscle group, it has a lot of areas to focus on: upper, lower, inner and outer. Developing the outer pecs is important for developing wide, impressive pecs . . . think Arnold Schwarzenegger back in the day. To really build the outer pecs, you need to perform weighted exercises that place a lot of stretch on the pecs. One of the best exercises for placing stretch on the pecs is dumbbell flyes. Be sure to perform these with just a slight bend in your elbows so that your arms are almost straight during the movement. Also, go as low as possible in the bottom position . . . again, think Arnold. This works to target the outer-pec muscle fibers, which will build up to add more width to your chest.
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For reasons that are still mostly unknown, occlusion training allows you to reap the benefits you'd normally get with heavy loads by using very light weights (20-30% of 1RM). Occlusion training won't directly improve your strength as much as it'll serve as a stimulus for hypertrophy, but if you've got joint issues that prevent heavy training, occlusion training can be a godsend.
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While it is best the majority of time to train a large muscle group before a smaller one, when the biceps are a priority it is time to break this rule – especially if you train back and bis on the same day. That said, if your biceps are truly in need of a serious kick in the butt, then I suggest you devote one training day to the arms alone, starting by smashing the bis into submission and following up with tris, which will be ideal for igniting the kind of growth you desire.
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I soon asked Chad Waterbury to write a custom training plan, specially designed just for those on this diet. To test out the latest version of the plan, I put T Nation reader Gus Pancho on the latest version of the V-Diet. Gus is 37 years old and lost 40 pounds and nine inches from his belly during and after his Velocity Diet experience.
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A great example of this is using Carnipure as the source of l-carnitine. Other forms of carnitine are very popular in supplements, but usually that is because they are less expensive to incorporate. L-Carnitine L-Tartrate found in carnipure however is the only form of carnitine demonstrated to support recovery, decrease muscle soreness, support performance, and increase androgen receptor density in muscle cells*. Is it more expensive than some other forms of Carnitine? Yes. Could we 'get by' on some of our claims using other forms of carnitine that were not used in clinical research? Absolutely. Would we feel good about it? Absolutely not. That's why in every Carbon product you will only find the highest quality, clinically backed ingredients, so that you can be sure that you are getting the most effective, science based, products on the market*.
This might seem like a minor distinction, but it really isn't. Imagine that squatting has been iffy lately due to low back pain, and you're scheduled to squat today. If you don't have a plan B already programmed and sure enough your low back starts bitching at you when you start squatting, you're likely to make bad decisions out of sheer frustration. For example, you might just forge ahead despite the pain, or you might become exasperated and just leave the gym.
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This is a very tough variation that can't be done using an ab wheel. With only one working arm, your body is forced to resist rotation. It's extremely challenging for the chest, shoulders, and lats. The length of the barbell also makes it difficult to keep the bar rolling straight, so it will build wrist strength (radial and ulnar deviation).
Let's put whatever workout routines you're following to the side right now—it's time for a challenge or break from the typical grind. These one-off workouts will test your muscular strength and endurance, and push you past pain thresholds. Sound a little too intense? That's OK. Take on each workout at your pace, focus on your form, and gradually make progress. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or workout-lunatic we're got a challenge to fit your abilities.
But there are those that not only cross the line, they splatter the line with kerosene and light a match to it. Case in point, a month ago I fired a trainer on the spot for walking past a changing stall and snapping a picture with his phone over the top of the door because his victim was trying on a sports bra. Yes, creeps like that really exist. News of this leaking out doesn't bode well for not only the gym, but trainers in general.
The conventional deadlift done in a full range of motion is actually two movements: a push off the floor, then a pull over the knees. The push off the floor is initiated by leg drive. Then as the bar gets to around knee height and the hamstrings have completed their part of the job, the rhomboids, lats, and traps work isometrically to hold position as the lockout is completed. The conventional deadlift has a couple of shortcomings when it comes to back building:
While the milk haters might be laying the blame in the wrong places, it looks like they might be at least partly right about milk. It turns out there's a type of beta casein in the majority of milk products that makes milk a horrible choice for a significant group of people.
To involve your abs, you have to do the exact opposite – lock your hips and bend your back. The start position for a rope crunch is with the spine arched as far back as possible (full extension). It's performed correctly by pulling the elbows toward the knees, with the spine going from full extension to full flexion, while the waist (hips) stay totally locked and stationary. This focuses all the work on the abs.
Food is a lot like drugs. The right kind can add years to your life and add life to your years. The wrong kind can suck the life-force out of you faster than your succubus of an ex girlfriend. A new study shows us just how powerful good food can be.
But there are a few caveats here. This does NOT mean you should go to bed hungry. It just means that you should have your caloric allotment – whether that's enough food for fat loss or "mad gains, bro" – earlier in the day. Allow your hormones to self-regulate and you shouldn't want to eat right before bed. In plain speak, it means your metabolism and hormones will work better.
Let's face it, parents try their best, but some of their advice is just plain weird. Not all of it, though. This is one thing Mom got right, and it can help protect you from obesity and diabetes!
Building a proportional, symmetrical, and muscular physique requires attention to every detail. Every body part needs to be pushed to the limit, flushed with blood, in order to induce hypertrophy and build muscle. The end of your workout is a great time to empty the tank and having quality programming readily available helps you stay on course once you've reached the proverbial "gym autopilot." Not to worry, these 15 muscle-building finishers will ensure you leave the gym with an intense pump wherever you need it. Try these workout 15 workout finishers to build muscle and burn fat fast.
Consistently feast on garbage foods and your stomach (and arms, and teeth, and legs, and arteries, and skin, etc.) will look like garbage. Building abs starts in the kitchen with a clean diet. But even when your food choices are on point—including cutbacks in sodium intake to reduce bloat and water retention—your portions sizes are vital since it's still possible to overindulge on healthy foods. This is a universal truth: Consume more calories than you burn, you'll gain weight. Read: No six-pack for you!
If your goal is to burn fat, intervals better be part of your program. Besides being a quick method to getting in a great workout, intervals are extremely effective for transforming your physique. By incorporating intense periods of work with short recovery segments, intervals allow you to keep the workout intensity high while still maintaining form. The magic of high-intensity interval training lies in its ability to keep you burning fat even after you leave the gym. In short, your body isn't able to bring in enough oxygen during periods of hard work. Therefore, you accumulate a "debt" of oxygen that must be repaid post-workout in order to get back to normal. The result: Your metabolism is revved for hours after you leave the gym. Trainers refer to this phenomena as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption.
This highly demanding abdominal workout is specifically designed to train the core region throughout the three planes of motion, and produce muscle-shredding results in every muscle of the core. Celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello has used this same routine with 50 Cent, Kevin Love, and Tyson Chandler. Leave no muscle behind with this intense, 13-move abs circuit engineered for getting a six-pack quick.
In order for your body to repair itself you need to get seven to nine hours of quality sleep per night (even on the weekends!). Establishing a routine can help. "Wake up right away—no more snooze button—and get into bright sunlight. Avoid any caffeine after noon and make it a point to relax after work: turn off e-mail and put your phone away. And establish a bedtime routine, lowering the lights and avoiding television or computer screens at least 30 minutes before bed," says Wayne Scott Andersen, M.D., co-founder of Take Shape for Life.
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It could be a lack of mobility or lower-back strength, or how your body is proportioned. If it's the latter, the exercise might not be for you—and that's OK. Every exercise doesn't work with every body type. However, if you struggle to get into the conventional deadlift position with a neutral spine and it's a mobility issue, try different deadlift variations: Trap-bar deads, rack pulls, and sumo deadlifts are all options. Additionally, focusing on hip mobility, core stability, and practicing the hip-hinge pattern will help "grease the groove" and improve the range of motion in your hips. Now, if you struggle to maintain a neutral spine once you start the lift, it's probably due to a weak trunk. Good mornings, back extensions, dead bugs, and slow mountain climbers can help strengthen the lower back and anterior core. Also, all of those exercises make you maintain a neutral spine while you flex and extend your hips—all required during a deadlift.
Bulletproof your joints, build muscle mass, and become an all-around better runner with the former Olympic marathoner's straightforward lower-body routine.
To perform thrusters, hold a 25- or 45-pound plate at chest level and sit back, leading with your butt and keeping your knees behind your toes, onto the second or third stair. Once you've landed, stand up quickly and, in one motion using momentum generated by your lower body, press the plate overhead. For step-ups, hold the plate in a comfortable position and simply step to the second or third stair, step back down again, then repeat with your opposite leg.
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*You will need to adjust the weight as per your ability. My lower back cannot handle much vertical compression. I use the cambered bar because it allows me to keep my spine better aligned. The key is to lower with a slow, 4 second count, pause for a 1 second count and then drive up. This will create a lot of tension. I counted this as 3 working sets.
Combine this with the competitive nature of powerlifting, the constant desire to set PRs and hoist heavier loads, the hardcore mentality of the typical powerlifter, and the individual differences in anatomical mobility and soft-tissue strength, and it's easy to see how it can become a recipe for disaster for certain individuals.
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NEWS » Italy sinking - literally?
Italy sinking - literally?
A study by the Laboratory of Climate Modelling and the journal Quaternary Science Reviews revealed that the Italian coasts will change over the next 80 years due to the rising of the see level.
However, Italy could be completely submerged by the end of the century with 5,500 square kilometres of coastal plains ending up under water.
The Laboratory of Climate Modelling and the journal Quaternary Science
Reviews studied four sensitive areas of the Italian peninsula which will feel
the impact of rising sea level. They are, the North Adriatic, the Gulf of
Taranto, the Gulf of Oristano and the Gulf of Cagliari. Some areas are already
close to or below the sea level.
The analysis took into account the most recent projections of sea-level rise between a minimum of 53cm and a maximum of 97cm, and the effects due to geological and geomorphological changes.
As it was pointed out by Fabrizio Antonioli, the director of research at the Laboratory of Climate Modelling and Impact of ENEA in many areas the coast is flat and there are no dunes to act as a natural barrier.
The only way to save Italian coasts is to improve the efficiency of the dams to protect them. If no reinforcement measures are taken the cities of Aquileia Adria, Ravenna and Rovigo will be at risk of flooding and the coastline could arrive less than 10km from Ferrara.
Italy at the end of the century will be very different from the one we know now
Climate change experts have dramatically predicted that by the year 2100, the maximum elevation calculated will be approximately 101 cm above the current sea level for the North Adriatic.
In addition, it will be 96cm for the Gulf of Cagliari, 95cm for Oristano and 92cm for the Gulf of Taranto.
The coastline near Venice could also recede 30 kilometres and the area between Trieste and Venice is one of the most at risk.
Scientist have found that even limiting greenhouse gases is not the solution.
If no drastic action is taken the sea level is still expected to increase by 0.5 metres during the twenty-first century.
Coastal communities need to be made aware of the danger as they are unprepared to face the future disaster. 70 percent of the population live in the coastal area and these shores are also home to important business establishments and the centre of thriving tourist activities. All of these will be threatened by coastal erosion and the risk of flooding.
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$lightwarptexture is a material parameter that tints texels depending on their brightness. It can be thought of as localised color correction. It requires at least DirectX 9.
Note:$lightwarptexture must be specified after all other textures, otherwise it will overwrite them.
Warning: Requires phong.
To do: Test which games require phong. It is a requirement in CS:S
Lightwarp textures
A lightwarp texture is a one-dimensional strip of pixels. Dark texels will be tinted with the colour on the left-hand side, and bright texels with the colour on the right. 50% gray means no tint.
- This is the lightwarp texture used in the DOD Source screen to the right. It is designed to add a subtle bluish tint to darker snow, without affecting brighter regions.
- This is applied to all TF2 characters, not just Pyro. It creates the high-contrast shadows with red-tinged terminators typical of the illustrative art the game apes.
- Posterised
- This custom warp texture creates a posterised "line art" style. Enabling lightwarp alone isn't enough however: ambient lighting must be at 0 to make unlit areas black, and world lighting must become viewer-dependent to ensure that shadows are always cast.
Cel Shading
- Cel shading can make objects look more cartoony, by replacing the smooth lighting gradient with sharp steps.
Other possible uses of
$lightwarptexture include contrast enhancement, tweaking vertex lighting shadow transitions, highlight softening and more.


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Below is the sketch that I used in at the end of class to demonstrate how to access data from your data file.
Please make sure to download Processing to your home computer and experiment with the sketch below and your data before coming to class on Wednesday. If you would like to do another tutorial on Processing, email me individually and we will arrange a time to meet.
As with anything – this is just one way to do it. We will go over more methods on Wednesday.
*Remember to create a .CSV File and put it in a folder titled data inside the same place where you saved your sketch
*Remember you will need to rename the word "Date" in : String date = row.getString("Date"); to match your row header. Keep in mind that the method used here calls it as a String – which means that it is a series of letters, not numbers. If your row is a series of numbers, you would want it to write the code as Int num = row.getInt("Num"); Num in this case is my variable for the number – but I am declaring it as an integer.
NOTE: (10/29) When copying this sketch into Processing, it does not convert the quotation marks correctly due to something strange with the webtext. You will need to retype the quotation marks into places where you see them.
EG: IN float miles = row.getInt("Miles"); You would replace the " around Miles.
Table table;
void setup() {
size(400, 400);
void draw() {
//This next step accesses the CSV file you created from the data folder
//make sure to title it "data.csv" in order to access it correctly
//And make sure that your file is within the data folder that your
//Processing Sketch is saved and is located. Reminder, you will have
//to make a folder called data.
table = loadTable("data.csv", "header");
println(table.getRowCount() + " total rows in table");
int rowCount=table.getRowCount();
for (TableRow row : table.rows()) {
//replace "Date" with the header row you want to parse data from
String date = row.getString("Date");
//replace "Miles" with the header row you want to parse data from
float miles = row.getInt("Miles");
println(date + miles );
println("row count:");
for (int i=0; i<rowCount; i++) {
rect(200, 200, miles*10, miles*10);


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Tonight on WLVU, Celebrate Where We Came From
Every epic tale has an origin story.
For Lehigh Valley Underground, it begins in rural New Jersey in August 2013.
Every epic tale has an origin story.
For Lehigh Valley Underground, it begins in rural New Jersey in August 2013.
All three of the Valley's principal cities shine with local music this weekend, making for one Can't-Miss weekend.
The entertainment options are varied, too, providing something for all tastes. Let's explore!
More and more of you are tuning into WLVU: The Sound of The Underground every single week. We thank you for your support, and strive to continue to bring you varied, high-quality internet radio programs that you won't find anywhere else.
We have quite a few of those on tap. Tune into what's happening…
Tuesday, March 27
Tuesday Night Vinyl's insightful looks at some of the most important albums in rock history have quickly made this program one of WLVU's most popular. Join host John Paul DeBard at 9 p.m. ET for another installment.
Wednesday, March 28
The Balcony Show comes at you all-new at 8 p.m. ET. with special guests After Alice, with music from The Beautiful Distortion, Alpha Zero Three, and The Mayan Factor. Then at 9 p.m. ET, Moments welcomes Canadian singer-songwriter Madison Mueller to the show.
Thursday, March 29
Tape Swap Radio is joined by Beaver Fall, PA indie pop band Captain the Sky join us for a Shards Session. we also look back at last year's new releases by talking with some of the team members involved with Tape Swap to get their picks for "Best DIY Release of 2017."
At 8 p.m. ET on The Shows We Watch, Cathy and Sean discuss the debut of another one of your classic television favorites. Then at 9 p.m. ET on Then. Now. Whenever, it's a two-for-one episode where Sean and Jesse explore Judgment Day 2005 and Survivor Series 2009.
Listen to those shows, and tune into WLVU: The Sound of The Underground anytime. All you have to do is click the "Play" button below or visit our webpage.
We had ourselves a barnburner of a Sunday evening at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards. Congratulations once more to all of the deserving winners, and thanks to everyone who stopped to chat with WLVU: The Sound of The Underground on the red carpet at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks.
Speaking of The Sound of The Underground, there will be many sounds for you to enjoy…
The 19th Annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards ceremony takes place this Sunday at 4 p.m. at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, with the official Lehigh Valley Underground Preshow beginning in the ArtsQuest Center's first floor lobby at 3 p.m.
Tune in for music from LVMA19 nominees. Plus, The Quinn shares an LVMA-related Somethin' Good, tells you what you can expect before the LVMAs at the Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series this Friday in South Bethlehem, and gives a little advice on how to conduct oneself before, during, and after the LVMAs have been distributed.
Sponsored by The Valley Ledger and Tuk Law Offices.
Listen anytime: LehighValleyUnderground.com/WLVU
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I've Become (Opening theme)
Roi and the Secret People – Saturn Girl
The Beautiful Distortion – Gasoline
Alpha Zero Three – Waiting on Myself
Autoerotica – Alone
Atown Slim ft. Phase Wun – Crime
Cubbage – Beautiful Night
Neil Grover – Politics
Leah Marie Fuls – Collision
Acoustic Kitty Project – San Francisco
Chelsea Lyn Meyer – Hangover
Werner & Julia Sommer – At All Times
Shawn Cav – Looking Busy
Variety continues to be the name of the game on WLVU: The Sound of The Underground. Our 24/7 internet radio station has found its groove, offering just about any genre of music, and something to enjoy for fans of all forms of entertainment.
See what's in store…
The Quinn Spinn's fifth anniversary season rolls on! This week, we have music from Lehigh Valley Music Awards nominees, who will have a chance to shine at SteelStacks on Sunday, March 4. Also, we announce the March 2018 Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series lineup and play a couple artists who will perform with us in South Bethlehem on Friday, March 2.
Sponsored by The Valley Ledger and Tuk Law Offices.
The Quinn Spinn's fifth anniversary season rages on with a special interview and live performance from Tye and Dylan from The Groove Merchants, who will open for nationally-known bluesman John Nemeth at Mauch Chunk Opera House on Sunday, February 18.
The Groove Merchants have a big show next Sunday, February 18, when they'll open for nationally-known bluesman John Nemeth at Mauch Chunk Opera House in Jim Thorpe.
To start the week, they'll share their excitement on WLVU: The Sound of The Underground.
As we head into February, there's much to take note of on WLVU's airwaves. We're highlighting plenty of local performers, while also using our programming as an audible "window to the world" outside of the Lehigh Valley.
You'll hear a healthy mix of both on some of our flagship programs. Take a look inside what's happening…


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White Screen Every time i turn my camera on i just see a white screen, the lens comes in and out perfectly but i cant see anything except white even when i press any button on the camera it still displays a white screen. But when I plug my camera into my computer it displlays the pictures clearly in colour and there is not a problem with them??
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My Pentax Optio M60 lens seems to be frozen half way out of the camera with the lens cover also partially open. When I turn in onn it sounds like the lens is trying to focus then turns intself off. Nothing is written on the screen unless I also press the menu button which displays VER 1.00 before bleeping three times and turning off or the green button which displays VER 0163A SBM -FIRM before beeping 3 times and swithcing off. Nothing else seem to do anything. I havn't dropped it or got the cam
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Lens problem i can not see anything on the lcd screen when taking a picture. i can see previous photos taken when i scroll through the display. the lens cover does open when the camera is turned on. flash works. but no photo when shutter is pressed. please help asap. my son's 1st birthday is in 1 week and i can not afford a new camera!!!
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My samsung nv24hd has had its lens stuck open, so I got it to closed carefully. Now whenever I try to turn on my camera, the lens will not open. The screen says samsung, and it freezes. I am able to see the pictures and videos on my camera, but I can't take pictures. It either beeps 3 times, or it freezes with the samsung logo on the screen. Is there anything I can do?
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Black display When I turn my camera on the display is black, the other parts of the camera are working, the camera will snap as if it took a picture but I can see nothing. If I hold it to the light and look through the lens I can see variations in the screen but nothing that I can make out. It has not been dropped to my knowledge.
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Thought camera lost; found months later. Only thing showing on screen is cracks as though rock had been thrown through a window. Tried new batteries but that did not change anything. Help! The lens and view screen are NOT broken or cracked. Nothing seems to be 'broken' but camera is not usable as nothing but the jagged crack comes up on the view screne when camera is turned 'on'.
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Canon Powershot A570 digital camera I had around 250 images in my memory stick, but all of a sudden when I tried to click another photo, all the images disappeared and showed the last picture clicked 1/1 on the bottom left corner on the display, but the top right hand corner had 1/250 but I couldn't see the images on the screen. I tried going into the menu to see if I could access thoses photos, but it showed change battery and had taken me to the Format screen without me have clicked any
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My screen is very dim, my pictures turn out clear and light but i cant see anything on the screen, even stored pictures. I have to put my memory card into a different camera or upload my pictures to see them. I dropped it lightly when it was OFF shortly before this started happening.
This problem is only related with back light in lcd screen and has nothing to do with ccd imager chip as explained by previous expert.LCD screen is not getting enough voltage to lit back light to show its image thus you get darker image. ... Canon PowerShot SD750 / IXUS 75 Digital Camera
Memory Card Locked The card works fine in my other Canon Camera, but not in my A620. I've switched out the cards and nothing works in my A620, but they all work in my other Canon. Memory Card Locked is all I get in the 620 and nothing works on camera. Lens comes out and the LCD screen lights up, but that is it. Any help would be appreciated. Jeff
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Blank screen on the view screen. cannot see anything from view lens.i am trying to look at finder but nothing you can see.
Take the battery out of the camera for 5 minutes and let it reset. ... Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W110 Digital Camera
I have a Sony DSC-S950 Cyber-shot. I opened some pictures in the computer using PhotoShop to view and rotate pictures. After I rotate pictures and I resaved them back to the memory stick card, I can't view them on the camera. I only see a blue screen with File error on it. However, I still can see and reopen these pictures through the computer. Can I still print these pictures from the memory card? How can I restore back these picture files? I want to view them on my camera. Please help.
Hello,\015\012You have changed probably the format of your pictures.\015\012Please check the files on your computer. Be sure that they have saved as original name and JPEG format. Not as other picture formats. ... Sony Digital Cameras


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Sanctions Force Iran to Increase Tanker Fleet
With Western Sanctions increasingly tightening on Iran, the country has taken delivery of several new oil tankers as it must rely on its own fleet capacity to help sustain crude export shipments, Reuters reported.
Sanctions by the U.S. and Europe have severely reduced Iran's oil Exports from pre-sanction levels of roughly 2.2 million barrels per day and have also led other foreign shipping companies to avoid Iranian business, Reuters said, costing the Islamic Republic billions of dollars in lost revenue each month.
Because of this, Iran's main tanker operator NITC is forced to boost operations and keep wells pumping by exporting cargo. The company reportedly added four tankers to its fleet between May and July and three additional tankers earlier this year. Reuters reported that the vessels were part of a 2009 order with two Chinese shipyards for 12 new supertankers at costs totaling $1.2 billion.
NITC now has a supertanker fleet of 37 ships with a maximum capacity of 64 million barrels and another 14 small crude oil tankers with capacity for an additional 12.5 million barrels.
Iran's top oil buyer is China, but the country still may face crude surpluses as it remains blacklisted by many western countries.
Sources: Reuters, staff


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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in the nation's service. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established.
Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.
The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays.
It is traditional to fly the flag of the United States at half mast from dawn until noon. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials, particularly to honor those who have died in military service. Many volunteers place an American flag on each grave in national cemeteries. Memorial Day is combined with Jefferson Davis' Birthday in Mississippi.
Memorial Day has become less of an occasion of remembrance. Many people choose to hold picnics, sports events and family gatherings on this weekend. This day is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season for cultural events. For the fashion conscious, it is seen as acceptable to wear white clothing, particularly shoes from Memorial Day until Labor Day.
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text: Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus Cite Synonyms of drive line Find synonyms for: Noun1. drive line, drive line system, mechanismusage: mechanism that transmits power from the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicleWordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. Related Content Daily Word Quiz: rort Analogy of the Day: Today's Analogy Spelling Bee: Today's Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language Synonyms Index


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Secret Blanket: M6996
When a new generation of seamstresses discovered sewing with knits, the sewing blogosphere was filled with thrilled bloggers wearing knit dresses as "secret pajamas."
Secret pajamas are just fine, but I was more interested in finding a secret blanket that I could wear in public. I do a fair amount of my work from home, and I'm always walking around the apartment with a blanket wrapped around me. Since we've had a fairly cold winter and I sometimes have to leave my house, I wanted to take a little bit of cozy with me while still looking like I got dressed. McCall's M6996 in an anti-pill fleece was my answer.
My inspiration was this fleece wrap on the fashion blog Extra Petite. I actually looked at the wrap when it was on sale at Nordstrom, but I didn't like the quality or the color in person enough to buy it. I went with this pattern based on some online reviews, and I picked up the fleece from JoAnn during one of their huge sales.
The fit isn't quite perfect, but it will serve its purpose of keeping me cozy while I write and study. Really, it seems like anyone with any sort of hips is going to need the belted version of this cardigan if they don't want the back waist to look oversized.
In terms of construction, everything was pretty straightforward. The pattern called for some seam binding to use at the center back collar gathers, but it's totally unnecessary–you can use whatever is lying around. I put this together in an afternoon, so it was a nice, instant gratification project when I was sick of being cold.


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Registering identical volumes month-on-month, Chennai-based motorcycle maker Royal Enfield posted strong sales of 74,477 units in June 2018, a growth of 18 per cent over 63,160 units sold during the same period last year. The motorcycle maker has been posing impressive numbers every month with sales slowly and steadily heading towards the 80,000 units per month mark. For June 2018, Royal Enfield's domestic sales stood at 72,588 units, growing by 18 per cent as against 61,671 units sold in June 2017. Exports, on the other hand, grew by 27 per cent, up from 1489 units in June last year to 1889 units shipped last month.
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With respect to year-to-date volumes, the first half of the year between January-June 2018 has registered a double digit growth for Royal Enfield. The bike maker's domestic sales stood at 219,725 units, growing by 23 per cent over 178,882 sold during the same period last year. Meanwhile, exports have also seen a hike of 10 per cent with 5636 shipped in the first six months, as opposed to 5116 units that were exported between January-June, 2017.
Also Read: Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Edition Launched In India
The sales growth is expected to continue in July, 2018 as well, with the 350 cc line-up being the strong seller in Royal Enfield's stable. The bike maker will also open bookings for the much talked about Classic 500 Pegasus Edition on July 10, 2018, with just 250 units to be sold in India. Bookings for the limited edition motorcycle will be open online on a first-come-first-serve basis, and the bike is RE's most expensive yet with a price tag of ₹ 2.40 lakh (on-road, Delhi).
Also Read: Royal Enfield Continental GT 535 To Be Globally Discontinued
The next couple of months will be quite interesting at Royal Enfield as the manufacturer takes a step closer towards its global aspirations. As the Continental GT 535 is being pulled off shelves from global markets, the upcoming Royal Enfield Interceptor and Continental GT 650 twins are in their final stages of development and will be hitting the European markets in the coming months. The domestic launch is said to have been pushed close to the festive season, instead of the previously anticipated July-August period. From the first look of the motorcycles we've seen at EICMA and Rider Mania 2017, both bikes will be a big leap in terms of fit and finish, performance and technology for the company.
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text: 11 January 2019 2D could enable EVs to travel 500 miles on a single charge 2D catalysts power an electric vehicle. Credit: Amin Salehi-Khojin Lithium-air batteries are poised to become the next revolutionary replacement for currently used lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs), cell phones and computers. Lithium-air batteries, which currently are still in the experimental stages of development, can store 10 times more energy than lithium-ion batteries, and they are much lighter. That said, lithium-air batteries could be even more efficient and provide more charge with the incorporation of advanced catalysts made from 2D materials. Catalysts help increase the rate of chemical reactions inside batteries, and depending on the type of material from which the catalyst is made, they can help significantly boost the ability of the battery to hold and provide energy."We are going to need very high-energy density batteries to power new advanced technologies that are incorporated into phones, laptops and especially EVs," said Amin Salehi-Khojin, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering in the University of Illinois at Chicago's (UIC) College of Engineering. Assoc Prof. Salehi-Khojin and his colleagues synthesised several 2D materials that can serve as catalysts. A number of their 2D materials, when incorporated into experimental lithium-air batteries as the catalyst, enabled the battery to hold up to 10 times more energy than lithium-air batteries containing traditional catalysts. "Currently, electric vehicles average about 100 miles per charge, but with the incorporation of 2D catalysts into lithium-air batteries, we could provide closer to 400 to 500 miles per charge, which would be a real game-changer," he continued. The researchers also synthesised 15 different types of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). These are unique compounds because they have high electronic conductivity and fast electron transfer that can be used to participate in reactions with other materials, such as the reactions that take place inside batteries during charging and discharging.The investigators experimentally studied the performance of 15 TMDCs as catalysts in an electrochemical system mimicking a lithium-air battery."In their 2D form, these TMDCs have much better electronic properties and greater reactive surface area to participate in electrochemical reactions within a battery while their structure remains stable," explained Leily Majidi, a graduate student in the UIC College of Engineering and first author of the paper."Reaction rates are much higher with these materials compared to conventional catalysts used such as gold or platinum," Majidi continued.One of the reasons the 2D TDMCs performed so well, according to the team, is because they help speed both charging and discharging reactions occurring in lithium-air batteries."This would be what is known as bi-functionality of the catalyst," noted Assoc Prof. Salehi-Khojin.The 2D materials also synergise with the electrolyte: the material through which ions move during charge and discharge."The 2D TDMCs and the ionic liquid electrolyte that we used acts as a co-catalyst system that helps the electrons transfer faster, leading to faster charges and more efficient storage and discharge of energy."These new materials represent a new avenue that can take batteries to the next level, we just need to develop ways to produce and tune them more efficiently and in larger scales," Assoc Prof. Salehi-Khojin concluded. Author Bethan Grylls Comment on this article Websites http://www.uic.edu/ Companies University of Illinois at Chicago This material is protected by MA Business copyright See Terms and Conditions. One-off usage is permitted but bulk copying is not. For multiple copies contact the sales team. What you think about this article: Add your comments Name Email Comments Your comments/feedback may be edited prior to publishing. Not all entries will be published. Please view our Terms and Conditions before leaving a comment.


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ARM server chip pioneer Calxeda shuts downAuthor: BradyScollen | Filed under: About
One of the first companies that announced an ARM server chip, Calxeda, has folded operations and is now pursuing ways to repurpose or sell its intellectual property. Calxeda commenced operations under the name Smooth-Stone in 2008 and raised more than $100 million [M] in capital from companies including ARM Holdings.
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AAR keeps plan for stand-alone meeting: Traditionally meets concurrently with Society of Biblical Literature
Despite an on-line petition signed by nearly 3,000 members, the board of directors for the 10,000-member American Academy of Religion said the organization of religion scholars will not rescind its decision last year to meet separately from the Society of Biblical Literature, beginning in 2008.
A letter sent to AAR members said the board spent most of its spring meeting discussing issues related to the petition initiated by Karen King of Harvard Divinity School and Elaine Pagels of Princeton University. King, contacted by the Century on April 26, said the two were declining to comment on the decision.
The board, according to its letter dated April 20, appointed a task force to advise board members on implementing the plan to give more program opportunities at their stand-alone meetings to satisfy scholars in fields that are "already experiencing pent-up demand, are currently underrepresented" or are "new and emerging." The AAR board said the concurrent annual meetings with the SBL, which continue through 2007, had limited its wide-ranging topical growth.
Chaired by former AAR President Judith Berling of the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California, the task force will include a range of academic specialists, "including several with specific interests in biblical studies and Christian theology."
In addition, the board directed AAR Executive Secretary Barbara DeConcini to explore the possibility of holding "periodic" concurrent meetings with the Society of Biblical Literature as well as with other groups such as the American Anthropological Association, the Middle East Studies Association and the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion.