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I often joke to people that That Was A Bit Mental is a site where I review "shite '80s horror films", but that isn't always the case. Sometimes they're from the '70s.
In all seriousness though, when I say "shite" I mean it in an affectionate way. "Shite" is how the more serious, professional film critics would describe most of the films I watch, but I adore them.
It can sometimes be tricky finding a diamond in the rough though, and as TWABM grows and the number of reviews increases it may become trickier for you, my dear reader, to come here and get a quick and easy suggestion on what to watch.
As well as this, because plenty of people now know me as a chap who loves horror movies, I get a lot of tweets and emails from people asking me to simply "recommend a good horror film to watch".
Enter the TWABM Hall Of Fame, a list of every review that earned four, four and a half or – the rarest of rare – five stars on That Was A Bit Mental (yes, including the non-horror films). This is for anyone who doesn't have time to click through my reviews and just wants to see which films I strongly recommend.
If you ever want to see the Hall Of Fame again in the future, just look up. It's been added to the menu that runs along the top of the page. Meanwhile, if you'd like to see the WORST films on the site, head to the Hall Of Shame.
Naturally, clicking each title will take you to the full review so you can find out more. Enjoy!
Alien (1979)
Mining ship lands on a suspicious planet, parasites get on board and start tearing shit up
Aliens (1986)
The survivor from Alien joins a group of marines and goes back to the planet to wipe out the rest of the Aliens
Dawn Of The Dead (1978)
The definitive zombie film. Four people find themselves trapped in a mall swarming with the living dead
The Evil Dead (1981)
A group of chums go for a break in a cabin by the woods and inadvertently recite an incantation that awakens the dead
Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn (1987)
Continuing where the original left off, Ash continues to fight the evil force that led to the possession and death of his friends
The Exorcist (1973)
Little girl is possessed by the devil and starts breaking every taboo known to man
The Exorcist: The Version You've Never Seen (2000)
Remastered version of the 1973 original with new, controversial scenes added
Friday The 13th (1980)
A group of nubile, sexually active teens are slaughtered at a summer camp by someone who actually isn't Jason
Halloween (1978)
Michael Myers escapes from a madhouse and returns to his hometown to try and kill Jamie Lee Curtis
It Follows (2014)
A teenage girl is stalked by a ghostly killer that constantly walks towards her and never stops
Jurassic Park (1993)
Dino theme park goes into meltdown when a fat nerd cuts the power
Night Of The Living Dead (1968)
Zombies attack a small cabin in the woods in this seminal movie masterpiece
A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
Razor-fingered Freddy Krueger stalks the teenagers of Springwood in their dreams
A Nightmare On Elm Street Part 3: Dream Warriors (1987)
Patients in a young persons' asylum combine forces to fight Freddy as he invades their dreams
One Hour Photo (2002)
Robin Williams plays it serious as a disturbed photo developer who becomes obsessed with the family of one of his customers
Pet Sematary (1989)
A doctor's cat dies and is mysteriously resurrected when he buries it in cursed ground. Then his son dies: guess what he does next
Poltergeist (1982)
An evil spirit inhabits a family home and kidnaps their young daughter, dragging her to a parallel dimension
Suspiria (1977)
An American teenager travels to Germany to attend a prestigious dance school, but she soon finds it's run by a coven of witches
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Five teens encounter a psycho cannibal family. Meathooks, hammers and chainsaws galore
Twin Peaks season 1 (1990)
A teenage girl's body washes up on the beach of a quiet mountain town, so an FBI agent is sent to investigate
Black Christmas (1974)
A bunch of students living together are terrorised by a weirdo leaving strange messages on their phone. What they don't realise is that he's calling from upstairs
The Eye (2002)
Terrifying Asian horror in which a blind woman receives a transplant and is given the eyes of someone who could see ghosts
Halloween (2007)
Rob Zombie's take on the John Carpenter original goes down the gritty, visually shocking route
The House Of Him (2014)
A misogynist killer prepares to claim his 27th victim, but something more powerful is going on in his house
The Lost Boys (1987)
Corey Haim and Corey Feldman team up to stop a vampire Keifer Sutherland turning teens into blood-suckers
The Omen (1976)
An influential US politician adopts a child who happens to be the son of the Devil
Sleepaway Camp (1983)
Cheesy camp slasher with one of the genuinely greatest endings in cinematic history
28 Days Later (2002)
Zombies run (not walk) around a deserted London
The Attic (2013)
A family moves into a house after two children died in its swimming pool… but their dad is still living there. Guess where
Behind The Mask: The Rise Of Leslie Vernon (2006)
Spoof documentary following a wannabe horror slasher
The Beyond (1981)
Woman moves to New Orleans to open a hotel. Turns out she's only gone and bloody opened one built on a gateway to Hell
The Blair Witch Project (1998)
Three students go into the woods to film a documentary but go missing, conveniently leaving their scary-as-shit footage behind
Blood Feast (1963)
Arguably the first truly gory movie, in which a crazed party host plans to kill women to resurrect an Egyptian queen
Bride Of Chucky (1998)
Chucky gets himself a wife as a once-straight horror series turns into a horror comedy
Burial Ground (1981)
A bunch of zombies are unleashed on a mansion for no real reason. This results in the most uncomfortable breastfeeding scene in movie history
The Burning (1981)
After a prank at a summer camp goes wrong, a horribly burnt counsellor returns a decade later armed with a pair of garden shears
Creepshow (1982)
George Romeo and Stephen King's ace five-tale anthology of comic-style horror tales
Curse Of Chucky (2013)
Everyone's favourite killer doll returns to joke-free horror
Dead Heat (1988)
A cop is killed and turned into a zombie. He needs to stop the man responsible before he rots away
Deadly Friend (1986)
Your typical 'boy meets girl, girl dies, boy swaps her brain for his pet robot's CPU and reanimates her' story
Fright Night (1985)
A young horror-obsessed lad thinks a vampire has moved in next door, so he enlists a TV actor who played a vampire hunter to help him kill it
Ghostwatch (1992)
Fake BBC reality TV show about a haunted house. So convincing it led to some real-life murders
Halloween II (1981)
Michael Myers continues to stalk Jamie Lee Curtis, this time following her to a hospital
Halloween III: Season Of The Witch (1982)
The one without Michael Myers in it. A madman wants to harness the power of Stonehenge to kill children with Halloween masks
Heretic (2012)
A haunted priest returns to the home where two of his parishioners committed suicide
The Human Centipede (First Sequence) (2009)
Creepy German doctor kidnaps three victims and sews them arse-to-mouth to create a single creature
Jason X (2001)
The tenth Friday The 13th film, in which Jason goes to space and is turned into a robotic killing machine
My Bloody Valentine (1981)
A group of teens have a Valentine's dance, 20 years after a madman said he'd kill anyone who tried to have one
A Nightmare On Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)
Freddy comes face to face with a teenager who can inherit the abilities of her friends every time he kills one
Paranormal Activity (2007)
A couple record the events on a video camera as a demon tries to terrorise them
Phantasm (1979)
A young lad and his older brother try to figure out what a creepy tall undertaker is doing with the bodies he's supposed to be burying
Resurrecting The Street Walker (2009)
Fake documentary about a wannabe filmmaker trying to finish an abandoned '80s video nasty and going slowly insane with the stress
Ringu (1998)
The freaky girl-in-a-dress movie that kickstarted the Japanese horror craze
Rubber (2010)
A rubber tyre rolls around the desert, blowing things up with its psychic powers
Scream (1996)
Teens are killed while making knowing references to horror film cliches
Sin City (2005)
An anthology of film noir stories based on Frank Miller's stunning comic book series
The Taking Of Deborah Logan (2014)
A medical documentary following a woman with Alzheimer's takes a dark turn when it turns out she's suffering from something else
The Thing (2011)
The events leading up to the 1982 John Carpenter classic are finally revealed
Troll 2 (1990)
A family moves into a town inhabited by trolls in what is famously one of the worst movies ever created (Also in the Hall Of Shame)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me (1992)
A film based on David Lynch's hit TV series, showing what happened during the days leading up to Laura Palmer's death
Unfriended (2014)
On the anniversary of a teenager's suicide, she returns to torment her friends during their Skype group chat
The Vault Of Horror (1973)
Five men recollect dreams they had which involve them dying in gruesome and inventive ways
Zombie Strippers (2008)
A zombie gets into a strip club and attacks one of the strippers. Guess what happens next
9/11 (2002)
A gripping documentary capturing events both inside and outside the World Trade Center
Any Given Sunday (1999)
Al Pacino plays an aging American football coach struggling to control his new superstar quarterback
Argo (2012)
Ben Affleck tries to smuggle six Americans out of Iran during a revolution by pretending they're a film crew
Battle Royale (2000)
Japanese schoolkids are dumped on an island and made to kill each other
Best Worst Movie (2009)
A documentary recalling the creation of Troll 2, arguably the worst film ever made
Beyond The Mat (1999)
A surprising documentary exposing the unseen backstage world of professional wrestling
Chronicle (2012)
Three teens get superpowers and struggle to use them responsibly, leading to shit going down
Confessions (2010)
Incredible Japanese movie about a school teacher who decides to punish two of her students for murdering her young daughter
Cube (1997)
Six prisoners awaken inside a massive cube and have no idea why they're there or how to get out
The Day After (1983)
A nuclear bomb is dropped on Kansas, so Steve Guttenberg and others have to fight for survival
Death Watch (1980)
Forgotten drama set in Scotland in which a terminally ill woman tries to escape being filmed for a reality TV show by a man with a camera in his eye
Drive (2011)
Part-time stuntman, part-time getaway driver gets caught up in a sticky situation involving his neighbour and her ex-con hubby
Election (1999)
Matthew Broderick is a beloved teacher turned nasty when he tries to rig an election so prize student Reese Withspoon doesn't win
The Exterminator (1980)
Vietnam vet decides to fight New York crime after his buddy is mugged
For Y'ur Height Only (1981)
A 2'9″ Filipino spy tries to take down an evil organisation hell-bent on world domination
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Stanley Kubrick does Vietnam in this shocking and disjointed war epic
Gone Girl (2014)
Ben Affleck's wife goes missing on their fifth anniversary and the press becomes slowly more convinced he killed her
Hitchcock (2012)
The real-life story of director Alfred Hitchcock and the making of his most famous movie, Psycho
Hobo With A Shotgun (2011)
Homeless chap decides to take the law into his own hands and bring peace to a lawless neighbourhood. With a shotgun
Jurassic World (2015)
The theme park is finally open to visitors, but things go tits-up when a genetically modified super-dino breaks free
The Killers (1964)
A hitman played by Lee Marvin tries to find out why his target didn't run when he was shot
Major League (1989)
Charlie Sheen joins a baseball team full of no-hopers deliberately chosen to lose and get relocated. Genuine hilarity ensues
The Monster Squad (1987)
Mix the Goonies with Universal monsters to get this fun children's adventure
The Muppets (2011)
Kermit and crew have to reform for one more show to save their beloved studio
Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
Innocent man-child travels across America in search of his stolen bicycle
Phantom Of The Paradise (1974)
Wronged music composer dons a helmet and threatens to destroy a concert hall's opening night. Cue loads of mental glam rock stuff
Planet Of The Apes (1968)
Charlton Heston goes forward in time and lands on a planet where simians rule the roost
Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes (2011)
Prequel to the '60s classic which shows how the apes first started their revolt against humans
Robocop (1987)
A hotshot cop is killed by a crime lord, but his body is used to created the robotic future of law enforcement
Rollerball (1975)
In the future, there is no war: only Rollerball, an odd sport in which guys on rollerskates and motorbikes beat the shit out of each other
Snowpiercer (2013)
Following a second ice age, the last surviving humans on Earth struggle to co-exist on a perpetually moving train
Spirited Away (2001)
Amazing Japanese animation in which a young lass tries to rescue her parents from a spirit world
Super 8 (2011)
A group of kids shooting an amateur movie unwittingly become embroiled in an alien conspiracy
Taken (2008)
Liam Neeson's daughter is kidnapped in Paris, so he goes there and kills loads of people to find her
Twin Peaks season 2 (1990-91)
The case of Laura Palmer's death is finally solved, but there are otherworldly goings-on yet to be discovered
Voyage Of The Rock Aliens (1984)
A group of music-loving extraterrestrials land on Earth to try to find the source of rock music
Where Do We Go From Here? (2015)
A kind-hearted care home worker decides to bust out three residents to give them the road trip of their life while he tries to find love

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Differences Between LASIK and PRK
LASIK and PRK are laser surgeries to improve vision. The two procedures are similar in the visual outcome ultimately achieved, but differ in how they are performed. PRK is most often suggested as an alternative for people who are not good LASIK candidates.
Depending on your unique vision needs, the experienced ophthalmologists at Silverstein Eye Centers can determine the most appropriate way for you to achieve improved vision. Our ophthalmologists provide experienced LASIK and PRK eye surgery to people living in the greater Kansas City, Missouri area.
How is LASIK Different From PRK?
The definitive difference between LASIK and PRK is surgical. In LASIK, a flap must be created in your cornea. PRK creates no such flap. Both PRK and LASIK have achieved vision improvement for millions of people with:
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Astigmatism
Both procedures permanently change the shape of your cornea with a laser, but the cornea is accessed differently in each procedure. In LASIK, a hinged flap is created in the middle layer of the cornea. The flap is folded back to expose the corneal layers underneath, which are reshaped with the laser.
In PRK, no flap is created. Instead, the outer surface of your cornea – referred to as "epithelium" – is removed and discarded. Once this outer surface of cornea is removed, the deeper layers are reshaped with the laser in the same manner as LASIK.
Because a corneal flap is not created, PRK has several disadvantages to LASIK, including:
- Longer recovery.
- Discomfort during recovery.
- Results take longer to manifest.
The recovery from PRK may be more uncomfortable and take longer because the outer layer of cells must grow back. In LASIK, the layer of surface cells is placed back over the cornea at the end of the procedure. After PRK, you may experience itchiness and irritation as the cells regenerate.
Studies show PRK and LASIK have similar results six months after surgery; however, your vision will take longer to return to normal after PRK.
Find Out Which is Better For You: LASIK or PRK
PRK is most often recommended as an alternative for people who are not good candidates for LASIK. Traditionally, PRK has been recommended for people with:
- Thin corneas
- Steep corneas
- History of dry eye syndrome
- Large pupils
Additionally, people who are concerned about flap complications may wish to choose PRK. For example, athletes who want to avoid the risk of corneal flap displacement may choose to eliminate this risk by choosing a flapless procedure like PRK.
If you live in Kansas City, Missouri, or the surrounding areas, learn more about your candidacy for PRK and LASIK. Please contact the experienced ophthalmologists at Silverstein Eye Centers to schedule a consultation.


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Barn of Monkeys Kids Sleeveless Short Dress with Pocket
£45.00 £13.50
This round neck, sleeveless soft pink dress has a super-comfy loose fit with a double layer that forms a big pocket. Perfect for stylish summer lounging - or wear with leggings and a cardi in the cooler months!
Barn of Monkeys is a brand with solid social and cultural values, seeking to create outstanding long-lasting garments, made with high-quality organic raw-materials with a GOTS certificate. But what makes Barn of Monkeys so unique is the way it creates clothing with meaning, that lasts longer and challenges gender norms.
Material: 90% Cotton. 10% PES . Made in Portugal.


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You know what it feels like when life is hard work?
When it seems like the Universe is working against you?
You feel overwhelmed and life is just feeling heavy and dark.
Can you relate to any or all of these statements?
- I don't know what I want....
- I don't know what is holding me back but I just keep living the same patterns over and over, it doesn't seem to matter what I do, I always end up back in the same place again....
- I have been trying to manifest and it's just not working...
- I keep hitting that glass ceiling and can't seem to make anymore money....
- I keep attracting the same kind of relationship over and over again....
- I was raised in a home where money caused stress and arguments...
- I have no energy or ambition to do anything...
- Everyone is always demanding things from me..I'm exhausted...
- I can't imagine how my dream life could ever happen so I've given up on it.
- I know I want more out of life but I just don't know how to get there from here
I hear you, I feel you, and this course was created just for you!
I was there too and I wanted to stop struggling and find happiness, everyday.
But getting there seemed like a dream. Life was all about hard work and putting in the hours.
I wondered why would I even have the ability to dream if I couldn't manifest it in my life?
I came to realize there is a powerful force in the Universe that is available for us, and it will do half the work.
I learned that our dreams come to us from this higher power and we are the ones that block it.
And I learned how to open to this flow of energy and my life shifted from one of hard work to one that is now fun, full of peace, joy and abundance.
The Universe wants you to have all your dreams and more.
We are the ones holding it all back and I'm here to help you break through those barriers and begin to live a life that is purposeful, joyful and abundant.
And yes, you can have it! You can escape the cycle of struggle and repetitive life patterns.
Break through those barriers and begin to live a life that is purposeful, joyful and abundant.
Imagine a life where you wake up inspired and excited for your day.
Yes, it is possible! You can escape the cycle of struggle and repetitive life patterns.
Are you ready to break through and become clear on your vision for your life?
I thought that being spiritual and working hard would be enough but life just kept throwing me to my knees.
Then I learned the difference between a spiritual mindset and a deeper communion with my soul and this made all the difference.
The guidance was unstoppable and the practice opened the flow to more divine inspiration.
The Art of a Soulfully Inspired Life:
- gives you a deeper communion with your higher power,
- gives you the tools to uncover and clear limiting beliefs that are holding you back in life,
- brings your relationship with your higher power into an easy daily practice that fills you with love and peace, guidance and support, reducing stress and anxiety.
- takes your life to the next level of joy, fun and abundance
- gives you the power to go bigger, shine brighter, be more confident and go for it! (Whatever it is for you)
When you practice these teachings every area of your life begins to shift and open to a higher level.
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- They become who they were always meant to be.
- They move toward their path of their highest good.
Here is what you get in this course:
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- Journal questions that guide you to become crystal clear with your belief of your higher power, what it means to you and where exactly you fit in with that belief.
- A beautiful visual meditation that brings you into alignment with your higher power.
- Inspirational videos that help empower your belief system.
- Beautiful visual images of a prayer and mantra specifically for this week that you can print off and display to help keep you aligned all week.
- Value - $297
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- Journal questions that guide you to become crystal clear on what you want in your life, or out of your life.
- The complete Dream Mandala Workshop;
- Video description on what a Dream Mandala is
- Video instruction for completing your own Dream Mandala
- Video meditation of Surrendering to your Heart
- The process of surrendering and opening to recieve instructions
- Another set of beautiful visual images of a prayer and mantra specifically for this week's focus of manifesting your dreams
- Value - $387
Module 3 - Removing Limited Beliefs
- Information on what are limiting beliefs and how did we get them.
- Finding your own core limiting beliefs
- Journal questions to help identify your core beliefs
- Instruction on how to remove your limited beliefs
- Video meditation for removing limited beliefs
- Tools and practices to help with your daily alignment
- Another set of this week's beautiful prayer and mantra to print off.
- Value - $297
Module 4 - The Rise of Creativity
- What exactly is creativity and why do we have it?
- Video instruction of creative activities that strengthen your alignment with your higher power.
- Video Meditation for Abundance
- One more seet of this week's beautiful prayer and mantra to print off
- Value - $387
- Video meditation - Clearing your Energy
- Video mediation - Forgiveness
- A total of 6 video meditations in this course.
- All modules contain both video instructions and PDF instructions to read.
- After the 24 hour return policy you will receive a copy of my book, The Creation Guild. This book is a guidebook to intentionally manifesting in your life and will continue to support you as you embrace your journey.
I want you to be happy!
Take a look and if you are not satisfied with the course
within 24 hours you can get a full refund!
Your Instructor
Hi I'm Janice! I am a soulful teacher, author, life coach and artist.
I began my spiritual journey in 1993 after a traumatic life experience guided me to learn at a deeper level under a shaman. I have learned many healing modalities, expanded my intuition and have been led to writing and teaching about spirituality in our daily life. Today I live a life filled with guidance, inspiration, joy and abundance.
My job is to help you deepen your connection with your own higher power, help you get unstuck in your life, and move you into a life that you feel guided and inspired daily. I help to move you along your path and hold space for you so your old beliefs and stories that tell you you can't do it or get there, can no longer survive.
I teach you to not accept anything less than your true desire, to instill in you the power of your own creation, and to show you how easy intentionally co-creating your life gets to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Place your hand on your heart and declare that you are worth it, your desires are divine and you were always meant for something great! Let's do this!


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Alexey Efremov
Was born in 1963 in Sverdlovsk. Graduated from Pedagogical Painting Department of the Sverdlovsk Art College in 1983 and the Chair of Art Critics of the Ural State University in 1991. He has been working in the "Artefactum" studio since then he is occupied in the museum projecting. He is the member of "Union of Artists of Russia".
Works in easel painting and graphics technique. Has taken part in many regional and city exhibitions. His works are performed in regular expositions of Ekaterinburg, Pyshma, Alapaevsk and other cities and also in private collections in Russia and abroad. The largest set of works is belong to the Ural Bank of Reconstruction and Development.
"Landscape for me is a peculiar niche. Nature sketch is not just a study is not an exercisefor a hand and eye but a possibility for seclusion, a possibility for I dialog with myself, a possibility for a deep esthetic feeling. I enjoy painting city views indeed, not newly-erected buildings but still streets, old houses created by people and for people. "Two steps from fuss" – my works cycle, made in our city streets. You will not usually see people or cars at my pictures. They are not narrative but are contemplative.. contemplation is impossible on the run. Just have stopped or turned to walk, stayed, a new environment, something new can be seen. And then there is no rubbish and dirt , ruins and disorder, no noise and anxiety, and the city of harmony, air and feelings arises instead of it".
Literature about artist:
Alexey Efremov. Paintings. / Compilation and design. V.V. Shtukaturov // Ekaterinburg, Russia, 2008, 119 p.
Landscapes Ural. Paintings the artists Ekaterinburg. / Compilation and design. V.V. Shtukaturov // Ekaterinburg, Russia, 2006, 171 p.
Ekaterinburg in paintings. / Compilation and design. V.V. Shtukaturov // Ekaterinburg, Russia, 2008, 143 p.
Almanac 'Art-prospects 2006'. // Ekaterinburg branch of all-union creative public organization "Union of Artists of Russia", Ekaterinburg, Russia, 2006, 77 p.
Presentation of the book about artist:
Alexey Efremov presents the book of his art works. Personal exhibition of painting. Ekaterinburg, 2008.
Alexey Efremov full fill paintings to order. You can order landscape, still life or a portrait of your family. It will be the best present to you friends and relatives.


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Rail Swiss monorail snow plow MOC using the LEGO Monorail Transport System and SBrick. Controls flashing red light, headlights, siren and motion of the monorail.
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Online Developer Meeting (2021-07-27)
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- Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 @ 18:00 UTC
- Location: https://meet.jit.si/octave-dev-2021-07-27
Todays topics[edit]
- Meet and greet 5 minutes before meeting (audio testing).
Octave 6.3 released[edit]
- No "official" announcement happened. Maybe reuse abandoned mailing-lists to announce important events, such as releases.
- How do distribution maintainers get to know about Octave releases?
- Contact Debian maintainers of the Octave package to maybe improve our communication.
- Done, already answered: https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/octave-maintainers/2021-07/msg00001.html
- Contact Debian maintainers of the Octave package to maybe improve our communication.
Octave 6.4 / 7 / 8[edit]
- Discussion how to continue with the development.
- jwe wants to introduce breaking changes (see below).
- Octave should stick with the ~yearly major release cycle
- Probably no Octave 6.4 (only if severe bugs occur).
- Octave 7 (default branch)
- Should no longer receive "very" breaking changes (e.g. String-class for Octave 8)
- Has about 305 bugs fixed (not 100% reliable figure) and should not wait another year until many bigger outstanding changes happen (will be deferred to Octave 8)
- Tentative plan:
- November 2021 merge default to stable.
- End of 2021 release of Octave 7
- Octave 8 (new default branch)
- No clear decision how to handle very breaking changes until November 2021 merge default to stable. Depends on future needs.
Octave 7 / 8[edit]
- Function argument parsing (introduced in Matlab R2019b, rather new)
- jwe will continue to work on this feature on Octave 7 (default branch)
- If feature cannot be completed by the end of the year, it will be disabled on parser-level (error), and introduced in Octave 8 one year later.
- New GUI command widget
- Possible to introduce it as user opt-in in Octave 7
- Pending issues:
- Command-widget does not look like the previous one (textbox for command input)
- jwe needs better looking widget (avoid developing a new one)
- No possibility to run external applications (like emacs, pager), which is already partially broken now. Need to implement own paging strategy (scroll bars, etc.)
- Deprecation of Octave operators
- Improve Matlab compatibility
- Some extensions make it painful to implement Matlab compatible command-style function calls? See also the discussion about this topic.
- Remove rarely used extensions like "**" power.
- Discussion about removal of "+=", "++", etc. No final decision made.
- Often used extensions must probably stay (like "!" or "!=" used in place of "~" or "~=").
- jwe had a look at Octave own reference counting
- Wish to replace it with C++ shared pointers
- Expert knowledge wanted! jwe opened a discussion thread
- jwe identified "copy expensive" inefficiency about mxArray to octave_value conversion? Root of the trouble lies in historical handling of complex data? See this discussion.
Previous topics[edit]
- The following items were not discussed. Just some links to progress on those items are displayed.
Octave 6.3.0[edit]
- 6.3 Release Checklist
- jwe prepared a second release candidate.
- If nothing big shows up, go ahead with the release in about 10 days (early July).
- Instead of an in-person conference, meet up virtually.
- Ideas for code-sprint?
- Improve test coverage
- That could include automated tests for GUI features ("expect", Qt test classes, set
OCTAVE_SHOW_GUI_MESSAGESto 1 to display signals with missing connections, ...). Does anyone have experience with this?
- Make widgets more modular
- remove connections to parents (or parents of parents,...)
- Only pass settings objects (instead of base qwidget) to widgets?
- Add widgets for:
- displaying call stack. Select function in stack for appropriate
- displaying result to an expression. Similar to debugger (watcher, ...)
- displaying call stack. Select function in stack for appropriate
- User expectations for evaluation code from the editor ("Evaluate selection") or the variable editor ("plot") while there is still pending input on the command line?
- Add feature to temporarily disable breakpoints
- Check syntax for breakpoints in subfunctions, local functions, private functions, methods, ... (
dbstatus). See: Identifiers for breakpoints
- Current version is not Matlab-compatible nor correct in some circumstances.
- Rik is currently implementing a replacement.
IRC channel on Freenode is down?[edit]
- Replacement on libera?
jwe will probably post something on discourse.
- See: IRC channel for Octave (on Discourse).
See also[edit]
- Next meeting: Online Developer Meeting (2021-08-24)
- Last meeting: Online Developer Meeting (2021-06-22)


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1) Powerful female characters and strong diversity. The captain was Chinese, the first officer a black woman, and both roles predictably dominated over everything else. I liked that these Starfleet officers operated (essentially) without any reference to their sex whatsoever. There was no hint of fear of the Klingons, they did not get distressed or histrionic, there was no "standing down" unless it was done by threat of being shot, and the threats on their existence were taken very seriously and intelligently. The two women in the pilot (at the center of everything) are Captain Philippa Georgiou (played by Michelle Yeoh) and Commander Michael Burnham (played by Sonequa Martin-Green).
2) It's definitely Trek. I think the feel of it lies as a mix between Deep Space Nine and Voyager with punched up graphics, Aaron Sorkin-esque rapid fire dialogue, and combat/space battle front and center. It feels darker, grittier, and very serious. The best of Trek was always in the space battles and wars. The makers of this show know this and they threw it in the pilot episode. Fantastic.
3) Michelle Yeoh blew my socks off. I loved hearing her accent, and it felt refreshing for some reason. Maybe it's the fact that in the real world, we are almost on the verge of a nuclear war with North Korea and that our only hope to reign them in peacefully seems to be through the actions that China may or may not take. Michelle Yeoh spoke her lines with every fiber of her being. It was great hearing such conviction and it is disappointing that she died in episode two.
4) The show is taking big risks. The first two episodes introduced us to a captain that was at the center of tremendous conflict (that was at times an edge of your seat thriller). Then it killed off that captain in a deadly battle that proved how big the stakes were. Multiple ships, including the Shenzou were essentially destroyed. A federation admiral was killed. A war with the Klingon empire was started. And the other main character, Michael Burnham, was sent to prison on charges of treason, conspiracy, and mutiny (essentially for the rest of her natural life). Where the hell do we go from here? If we continue with Michael's story, we will be rooting for a criminal.
5) The finishing touches are incredible. There's an alien on the bridge of the Shenzou that has amazingly detailed skin, to the point that it looks almost iridescent. Whoever is doing the makeup is a maestro at their job. The bridge looks super polished and awe-inspiring. The computer generated graphics are (at times) rather mind-blowing. And the vistas of alien worlds and the shots of the universe out through the main projector screen are stunning. In practically every screen there's an opportunity to say, "wow."
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We've spent one night of the total of 4 at the Marriott Marquis Houston, Texas (US) and so far, have been delightfully surprised by our chosen hotel in many ways. This is a post made purely out of the willingness to tell about our happy experience.
1. As longtime SPG members we linked our accounts upon booking with Marriott Marquis. We must admit that we were a little worried about how the company merge affects the customer experience. But our status mach worked as promised. The arrival at the Valet was easy and welcoming. And the exeptional, personal, professional, yet warm service at the hotel reception was one of the best hotel arrivals ever.
2. Location, location, location. We are happy for H-Town being able to come up with innovative ways of boosting Houston Downtown. Avenida Houston is the newest, walkable entertaiment district between Discovery Green Park & the George R. Brown Convention Center. More than a dozen new restaurants opened in early 2017. Marriott Marquis has been one of the boosters adding restaurants & new event facilities.
You get anywhere within Downtown area by taxi with $6 (!!). Dining, arts, entertainment. You choose. And METRORail lines take you to places from outside the hotel easily, too – one way is $ 1,25!
3. Details have not been forgotten. We love to create spaces with details and surprises. That's what makes us super exited on the road, too. Everywhere at the Marriott Marquis you see that details are important. Like, who came up with the idea of the awesome, beautiful, unique Texas-shaped lazy river?
4. The selection of bars and restaurants. Marriott Marquis means you don't need to wander around to get fueled. Walker Street Kitchen we've already eaten brekkie at and enjoyed some nice local Karbach brewery IPA at the Biggio's Sports Bar (with a fun food selection). There are the Hugo Ortega's Xochi serving Mexican, the wine bar Cueva and the High Dive bar still to experience.
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Mobile learning environments are human networks that afford learners the opportunity to participate in creative endeavors, social networking, organize and reorganize social contents, learner-created cognitive space, and manage social acts anytime and anywhere through mobile technologies. Social interaction with mobile technology is very different from Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) or Web 2.0 networking technologies. Effective mobile interaction focuses on social-context awareness by integrating location-based technology, which is unique to mobile technology, not easily found in other types of commuting. This chapter proposes a model for mobile social presence consisting of four dimensions: enriching social context-awareness, managing location-based communication, personalizing multilayered interactivity, and optimizing digital and social identities. Under each dimension there are a few suggested strategies or tips to assist educators in integrating them into their mobile instructions to enhance the mobile-social presence of learners.
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|English (US)
|Title of host publication
|Technology Platform Innovations and Forthcoming Trends in Ubiquitous Learning
|IGI Global
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|ISBN (Print)
|9781466645431, 1466645423, 9781466645424
|Published - Sep 30 2013
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This week has been extrememly windy with turbulent weather conditions. During some hours the wind blows from the Brooks Range (south) and everything heats up real quick, other times during the day it blows from the Arctic north chilling the bones. Watching the clouds roll over the Brooks is better than any movie.
My cuz Steffi is up visiting and I've had a bit of time to show her around the station. She's hooked up with one of the researcher teams and in just a few days has done more in the field than I've done. On a bike ride we came across one researcher seeing if she could catch voles with peanut butter and apples.
A few weatherports down from mine a girl has a small garden. It could snow any day now and I bet she'll still be growing lettuce.
I was the baker over the last couple days. Ranger oatmeal cookies... crisp oatmeal cookies with coconut, raisins, almonds, walnuts and sometimes chocolate.
Dill french loaf.
Here is a rustic country bread loaf prior to rising. It was late at night and I spent 8 hours birthing the starter and proofing this thing three times as the recipe called for. I couldn't leave it sit overnight in the cooler, so I baked it in a hurry to get it done.
And leaning snowmen are what I reaped. I cut em up and they still ate every slice.
Choco covered strawberries.
Ibarra espresso torte. Engineered first at Toolik.
Turtle chocolate cheesecake.
Grill time. Back on the hot side.
Stir fry setup.
Teriyaki beef stir fry.
Ramen noodle salad.
Yesterday a power storm ripped through the area a few miles south of camp. We hit 30 mph winds and I was waiting for my weatherport to go flying.
The high season has slowed, time to chill and get out a bit more. Today a bear was spotted right near camp and wolves have been seen along the roads and hills. I think they are getting a whiff of winter and are on the prowl for meat to cover their bones... I know I am.
PS - The geomagnetic storm last night was strong, yet brief and caused only minor disturbance to GPS systems. I woke up every hour to peak out my window and see if I could get a hint of green in the sky. Around 2:30 AM I didn't see green, but I caught the Brooks north slope glowing bright orange amongst cotton candy clouds and kick myself in the buttox for night taking a picture. I believe the midnight twilight is a tad too much on the bright side to unveil the auroras. At breakfast I heard a dude saying he saw a star last night... and that's the first I heard of stars all summer. More to come.


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It's our final week of the year and that means amazing deals...keep reading for details! The Shops will close this Friday, June 17th for the summer.
The Westfield Service League is so grateful to all of our loyal customers. Thank you for your patronage! You have enabled us to support many local non-profits. We look forward to sharing information about our charitable donations with you this Fall.
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13 Ways to Make Each Trip to Disneyland Memorable
In Southern California, it seems like everyone—at one time or another—has had a Disneyland annual pass. And I have had a Disneyland pass for a solid 9 years now. But the plan right now, is when my pass expires in May, to not renew it. We just aren't able to go nearly as often as we used to… And as my time at the Happiest on Earth comes to a
halt pause, I've been reminiscing like crazy of this place that I love so much. And as I've been looking through 10 years worth of Disneyland trips I'm reminded of a question I get asked all the time is…
How do I keep going without getting bored?
And to answer this age old question, I've written up a list of ideas for you that can truly enrich your Disneyland experience. And please pardon me as I get sappy and sentimental with a post full of photos from the past. 🙂
1. Rainy Days
Go on a rainy day. This is one of my favorite "secret" tips. It's a widely known fact that the residents of southern California are ever fearful of water falling from the sky and scatter at the first raindrop—making these days the best Disneyland days. No lines, no crowds, no heat… just a few raindrops and breaking records on quantity of rides! Better yet, go on all the water rides, especially Splash Mountain and River Rapids, more than likely you won't have to wait in any lines. And if you really don't want to get totally soaked, stop by the store on the way for some $1 ponchos!
Rachel and Me before Grizzly Rapids, 2010
2. Monorail Ride
Start your day off right with a ride into the park in style, up front with the Monorail conductor.
Riding up front with Joyce, 2006
3. Dress Up!
Disneyland has a few unofficial dress up days like last weekend's Dapper Day, but one of my favorites was when my girlfriends and I dressed in matching shirts with our favorite Disney characters for my bachelorette party.
Bachelorette party, 2007
4. Iconic but Unique Photos
Speaking of photos in front of the castle… Whenever you go to Disneyland, you pretty much have to take a picture right smack in front of the castle. But now that that spot's practically a mob scene, I would totally recommend branching off to the sides of the castle to get your favorite family photo. Plus, your family moment will be much more intimate than fighting for space in front of the castle.
Rachel's Disneyland maternity photos, 2013 (link)
5. Holi-Days
Enjoy the different seasons. From Halloween to Christmas. Not only is the parked decked out in its finest, but there's extra shows to see and ride overlays to experience. My favorite Christmas time show is the Candlelight Processional—my favorite—usually held the first weekend of December. And of course starting in the fall, Haunted Mansion turns into Jack Skellington's stomping grounds until the new year. As well as Small World decking the halls with bells of holly.
Candlelight Processional, 2009
6. Take the Train
Take the train all around the park. Ask to sit up by the engineer (2 people max) or better yet, get there early enough to reserve a trip in the Lilly Belle—the parlor car decorate by Lillian Disney herself—and the caboose to the C.K. Holiday train.
Lilly Belle ride, 2008
7. Scavenger Hunt
Go on a scavenger hunt. Find Hidden Mickeys (great Hidden Mickey book here) or use the Wishing Stars app.
Joey finds a Hidden Mickey on Mulholland Madness, 2006
8. Show Time
Don't go on any rides, just enjoy the shows. From the 3D shows to the parades to stage productions like Aladdin, just spending the day at shows can really take up the whole day. And a great way to enjoy the parks in the summer, away from the crowds and in the air conditioning! My favorite 3D show is Muppet Vision in California Adventure. But of course my all time favorite show would be the Fantasmic production on the Rivers of America. Favorite by far!
The Ryan family before It's Tough to Be A Bug, 2014
9. Ride Photo Poses
Diversify your "ride photos" with different poses and reactions. The sleepers always crack me up.
Korey, Kory, Lauren, Ashley, Gaby, and me on Space Mountain, 2008
10. Birthday Celebrations!
I love celebrating birthdays at Disneyland. Wearing your birthday pin always gains the affections of all the cast members and ensures that your day will be a happy one.
Rachel's first trip to Disneyland, 2009
11. Free Snack Food
Take advantage of the only free stuff Disney offers: Ghiradelli chocolates and sourdough bread in California Adventure's Pacific Wharf. Actually, this isn't really a way to mix up your trips, but something to enjoy every trip. (RIP Tortilla Factory 🙁 )
First trip to Ghiradelli's Chocolate Shop, 2012
Fine Dining
Speaking of food, another fun way to make a few trips feel extra special is to dine in at the nicer restaurants the park offers. Whether its Blue Bayou, the restaurant within the Pirates of the Caribbean… or its neighbor: Club 33.
Andy and I have dined at Blue Bayou quite a few times, usually celebrating our anniversaries or during our honeymoon. Here's a photo from our one year "dating anniversary," 2006.
And I can't believe it's almost been a year since our first ever experience at Club 33. Read more on that trip here, and a full photo tour here.
Friends & Family
By far, the best way to diversify your trips to Disneyland is to go with different groups—from friends to family. I can't tell you how many friendships were formed within these park gates… But specifically, go with different ages. From usually going with adults the first half of having a pass… it's such a different experience (obviously haha) going with kids. You see the park in a whole new eye opening, jaw dropped-in-awe experience. This may seem oh-so-very obvious to most… but it's only been in the last 5 years that I started going with kids (thanks Eli!). And for this Disney-fanatic, I love sharing the joy and wonder in the parks with these little kiddos. I think my heart grows in size every single trip.
Eli watching the Pixar Play Parade, 2010
Okay, I need to stop this post now even though I can go on and on… plus I've made myself cry like 6 times just writing it and going through all these old photos.
For a few more ideas check out these posts on Mice Chat
- How to Stop and Smell the Roses at a Disney Park
- Three Geeky Things That Make Your Disney Trip More Fun
Do you have any special Disneyland adventures to share? Comment below! I only have a few trips left and I want to get it all in!


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On History: The Future of the Past
TIMEPIECE — There are certain characteristics of buildings around town that scream out from their dying past, or perhaps their dying future. They are trapped like ghosts without a light to lead them home, with each brick chipping away as if to say I'm still here, like a dish flying across the room. Its façade will fade and soon its broken windows are boarded up and its once gleaming typography nodding to better times is broken away, leaving only a trace of the building it was once attached to underneath with a stained brick surrounding of the modern day.
Like so many towns throughout middle America, Savannah's past has chipped and faded. While tenants come and go, buildings along Broughton Street, Savannah's center for shopping and dining, remain the same, unclaimed. Even while occupied most buildings aren't being "lived in" and they certainly aren't free to share old stories with their daily patrons. Transforming historical architecture that is in any way not in keeping with the historical nature of the building seems to go against nature.
This September we are excited to bring about the Prospector Co. store. We'll be showcasing our brand to its fullest in our space on West Broughton Street in Savannah. We want to offer a sense of purpose in the experience of our shop as well as with the other fine brands that we are happy to share with our city. We hope to share stories in our building, with our city and our brand to more customers and achieve a stronger connection to the space that we're going to be apart of every day of the week.


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October has long been the month dedicated to the Rosary. Pope St. Pius V established the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (October 7th) in 1573 to thank God for the victory of Christians over the Turks at Lepanto, a victory attributed to the praying of the rosary. Pope Clement XI expanded the feast to the universal Church in 1716. The dedication of the entire month to this devotion was officially established by Pope Leo XIII in 1884. While devotion to this prayer form waned a bit in the years immediately after Vatican II, interest in this long-practiced devotion is experiencing a resurgence as the faithful rediscover the beauty and spiritual benefit of this meditative practice. The name "rosary" comes from the Latin "rosarium" which means "rose garden." A rosary is widely considered a gift of roses to Our Blessed Mother in heaven.
The rosary has had a long history and gone through many stages of development. The use of prayer beads actually precedes the time of Christ. Hindus used them to help keep track of prayers said throughout the day. In the Christian tradition, early monastic orders would pray the 150 psalms daily. At first they would use 150 pebbles in a small pouch in order to keep track. This later developed into a string with 150 knots and finally a rope with 150 wooden beads. Members of the laity who did not necessarily know the psalms by heart wanted to have a comparable version of this practice and so the tradition of praying 150 "Our Fathers" each day was born. A similar string of beads was used to keep track of this as well. In time, the "angelic salutation" of Gabriel was added before each "Our Father": "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you." Later on, Elizabeth's greeting was added to this: "Blessed are you among women." Still later, the prayer of "Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death" was added and the "Hail Mary" as we know it was developed.
Meanwhile, in the year 1214, Mary appeared to St. Dominic and encouraged him to spread devotion to the rosary. She promised him that if he did so, he would be successful in converting the Albigensians and that his religious order that he founded would prosper. He spent the rest of his life encouraging others to pray the Rosary and founded a Rosary Confraternity to aid in this task. One hundred years later, Blessed Alan de la Roche picked up where Dominic's work had ended. He divided the rosary into 10 "Hail Mary" decades preceded by the "Our Father." In the 15th centuries, the mysteries of the rosary were assigned to each of the decades. This gave people an opportunity to reflect on Scripture while offering up this meditative prayer. In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three young shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. She declared herself to be "Our Lady of the Rosary" and repeatedly urged the children to recite the rosary daily.
In more recent times, Pope John XXIII taught that the Rosary must have a threefold purpose: "mystical contemplation, intimate reflection, and pious intention." On October 16, 2002, Pope John Paul II added a new set of five mysteries to the rosary. Known as the "Luminous Mysteries" or "The Mysteries of Light," they focus on Jesus' public ministry. In his apostolic letter "The Rosary of the Virgin Mary", he wrote that "The rosary, though clearly Marian in character, is at a heart a Christ-centered prayer. It has all the depth of the gospel message in its entirety. It is an echo of the prayer of Mary, her perennial Magnificat for the work of the redemptive Incarnation which began in her virginal womb."


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Gardener and scientist Alfred Rehder immigrated from Germany to the United States in 1898 to study American trees and shrubs at the Arnold Arboretum for the summer. He intended to return to Germany in the autumn, but by chance he stayed. One year later, Charles Sprague Sargent, director of the Arboretum, hired Rehder for the task of compiling a bibliography about woody plants up to the year 1900. Rehder accepted the massive assignment, which eventually grew to a five-volume, 3,789-page work known as the Bradley Bibliography. To be sure his list was exhaustive, Rehder consulted every botanical library collection in the eastern United States and traveled twice to Europe to visit libraries there. Rehder himself physically examined all but five percent of the more than 100,000 entries in the bibliography.
In 1918, Rehder was promoted to the position of curator of the herbarium at the Arnold Arboretum. During his career there, he established the Journal of the Arnold Arboretum and served as its editor for twenty-two years. He also wrote for the journal, contributing over a hundred pieces for publication. Among his other accomplishments, Rehder established the first system of isothermic zones for the United States that demonstrated how the severity of winters correlated to the hardiness of plants. He also edited and authored a number of other publications including the Manual of Cultivated Trees and Shrubs (1934) and a Bibliography of Cultivated Trees and Shrubs (1946). Rehder officially retired in 1940 at the age of 77 but continued to work until his death in July, 1949.
"Alfred Rehder (1863-1949) papers, 1898-1940." 2012. Finding aid at the Archives of the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Accessed August 1, 2014. http://arboretum.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/II_A_2_AR_2012.pdf
Pearson, Lisa. "Alfred Rehder, the Bradley Bibliography and BHL, oh my!" The Arnold Arboretum. Last modified September 30, 2013. http://arboretum.harvard.edu/alfred-rehder-the-bradley-bibliography/
"Professor Alfred Rehder's Retirement." Arnold Arboretum Bulletin of Popular Information 11 (October 25, 1940): 57-58. http://arnoldia.arboretum.harvard.edu/pdf/articles/1940-8--professor-alfred-rehder-s-retirement.pdf


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Nearest Education Institutes:
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Asteroid City Asteroid City
Wes Anderson
Friday, 29. 09. 2023 / 16:15 / Main Hall
1955. Asteroid City, pop. 87. The town's most famous attraction is a gigantic meteor crater and celestial observatory nearby. This weekend, the military and astronomers are welcoming five science-award-winning juniors to display their inventions… Meanwhile in New York, the characters of this story set in a fictional American desert town are on stage, preparing for a play titled Asteroid City…
The Passengers of the Night Les passagers de la nuit
Mikhaël Hers
Friday, 29. 09. 2023 / 18:30 / Main Hall
Paris in the 1980s. Left to support herself and two teenagers after her husband's departure, Elisabeth finds work on her favourite late-night radio show. When a homeless 18-year-old girl walks into the studio one day, Elisabeth invites her into her home…
Cesária Évora Cesária Évora
Ana Sofia Fonseca
Friday, 29. 09. 2023 / 19:45 / Small Hall
This documentary combines never-before-seen archive footage with exclusive interviews with those close to her to weave an intimate portrait of the "Barefoot Diva". Audience Award at the IndieLisboa festival.


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Are you looking for the top cancer-causing foods? If so, you have reached the right place. This article will explain to you what cancer-causing foods are. Let's get started!
First, let's take a look at the foods that we know contain high levels of the cancer-causing carcinogen Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs). These include Coffee, tea, soda pop, red meat, pork, seafood, white meat, poultry, cheese, ice cream, and wine. If you have had cancer, or if you are currently being treated for cancer, you should avoid all of these foods in any quantity or level that you can. These are also high in saturated fats, which are known carcinogens.
As a cancer sufferer, you know that you can't eat everything that the doctor tells you are healthy. You have to learn to read the labels on food packages and find out what is in it. If there are too many ingredients or if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is. The same holds for cancer-causing foods. Here are some things you need to know about cancer-causing foods.
- Alcohol
There are so many different types of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and distilled spirits that it's impossible to list them all here. However, just about all of them contain alcohol. If you or someone you love drinks a lot, then consider cutting back dramatically on the amount you consume. Reducing your alcohol consumption will also help you shed weight which is another cancer-causing culprit. Some people who are really heavy drinkers will even consider not drinking at all.
- Fatty Foods
One of the biggest cancer-causing culprits around today is fat-filled foods. Whether they come in the form of cookies, crackers, or other snacks, there are fat-filled foods that are bad for you. Be sure to always read the label on the food you buy and cut down if you must, but don't give up completely. Eating a lot of fat can increase your chances of developing cancer. So be sure to eat healthily and cut back on the fat, if you must.
- Fast or Junk Food
This goes without saying, but you should avoid fast food. There is a reason they call it "junk food" and not just something you grab on the drive home from work. Even though it may taste good and save you some money. Junk food is not only loaded with bad ingredients; it's also very high in calories. Eating junk foods can easily boost your risk of cancer, even when you're not experiencing any other symptoms. Even though you may think that you're getting a balanced diet, it might be a sign that you're still feeding your body with cancer-causing agents.
- Red Meat
Many studies have shown that eating too much red meat can cause cancer-causing substances to spread throughout the body faster. It can also increase the risk of colon cancer. So take in more lean meat and use healthier cuts of meat. Some people will swear up and down that they will never eat red meat again, and that there are many health risks involved. While these claims may be true, you have to remember that there are many benefits to eating this kind of meat. It has a lot of vitamins and iron, as well as protein. And it is often combined with things like cheese, which is yet another source of iron.
- Eggs
People who are particularly high in cholesterol are known to have a greater chance of getting cancer. And egg yolks are rich in cholesterol and vitamin A, both cancer-causing agents. So if you are going to eat this, make sure you choose the healthier variety and always choose the organic variety if you can. Avoiding eggs altogether might be difficult because most restaurants offer them. But if you can find vegetarian versions, you should be able to at least reduce your consumption of eggs without hurting your health.
- Meat and Fats/ Perry-Lovin
This goes without saying if you are trying to lose weight or prevent cancer, but if you're already struggling with both of these issues, then you don't want to add fat to the mix! It's okay to have a bit of fat in certain parts of your body, but excessive amounts can be just as dangerous as cancer-causing agents. Stay away from greasy meats like hamburgers, hotdogs, and bacon; instead, opt for leaner meats like chicken or fish.
- Sweeteners
Sugar can be used in a lot of unhealthy ways, but one of the worst ways is to consume excessive amounts of it. To put it simply, foods that are high in sugar can cause cancer-causing compounds to build up inside of your body. If you're going to indulge yourself with a slice of cake or a piece of chocolate cake, be sure to put sugar-free icing on it instead of regular sugar. You'll be surprised at how quickly and extensively your sugar addiction can lead you down the path to cancer-causing disease.
- Processed foods
Processed foods are full of preservatives, chemicals, and other substances that could harm you. Although it is sometimes difficult to avoid these products, especially if you love them, you should try to do so. Try to read the label on the back of the packaging, and look for the words "bleached" and "enriched." Those that say "acid washed" on the label are generally healthier choices.
If you have cancer, you should stop eating red meats and processed foods. These foods are considered cancer-causing because they contain high levels of carcinogens and toxins. You should also eat fewer eggs and dairy products. If you eat more eggs and dairy products, you should eat less overall protein, since most protein sources contain cancer-causing components as well. Eat more fish and poultry, if you can, since they contain omega-3 fatty acids that are important for good health as well.


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Today is all about the rum and when in Barbados you eat flying fish sandwiches and drink "Corn & Oil" as your rum cocktail.
Corn & Oil
- 1 ounce of Barbados Rum of your choice
- 1 ounce of Falernum
- 1 dash of bitters
This can be made in the traditional manner with J.D. Taylor Falernum Liqueur or with the Fee Brother's mix which ever is available. Cockspur 12 year old , Mount Gay Eclipse, or one of the Plantation Barbados rums are all great rums from which to make Corn & Oil.
No matter how you enjoy your rum and where it comes from take some time this afternoon or eventing to raise the glass filled with rum and salute the fine flavor and fun you enjoy when you are drinking rum. Happy National Rum Day to all of you. ;o)


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Nashville, TN--Gibson Guitar, the musical instrument manufacturer, will enter into a strategic partnership with Onkyo.
Through this venture, Gibson will acquire a majority of Onkyo USA (Onkyo's exclusive distributor for North America and a distributor for Central and South America) and become the second largest shareholder in Onkyo Corporation. Gibson will make a strategic investment in the company, and Gibson chairman and CEO Henry Juszkiewicz will be given a position on the Onkyo board of directors.
Onkyo will also invest in Gibson, and CEO and president Munenori Otsuki will take a position on the company's board of directors. Together, the two entities will form a Hong Kong-based joint venture focusing on design and development of consumer audio products.
Through this alliance, Onkyo USA becomes the latest addition to the Gibson Pro Audio division, which already includes KRK, Cerwin-Vega! and Stanton.
"Onkyo makes some of the world's best audio equipment, and this partnership will give Gibson the ability to bring a deeper and more enhanced audio experience to music lovers around the world," said Juszkiewicz. "While people may be listening to more music, they are listening to it primarily in a severely compressed format. The aural disparity between a real system and compressed sound is vast, and as a result, they are simply not hearing tremendously rich sounds. With Onkyo, our goal is to bring the same exceptional experience artists demand in the studio to a larger consumer base."
"This partnership has significant positive implications for Onkyo as we are always seeking ways of creating new value," Otsuki said. "Gibson is a leading global company with a massive fan base, best-in-class products and superior marketing skills. Coming together in this way opens the door for amazing opportunities for both companies and, more importantly, fans of Onkyo and Gibson."
All agreements are subject to Japanese regulatory clearance, negotiation of definitive agreements and financing approvals of lenders.


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Vibrational Healing with Traditional Sri Lankan Healer.
May 24, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm BST€25.00 – €28.00
We are delighted to have been asked to create an evening of vibrational healing with Ranjan, acclaimed healer from Sri Lanka.
Olivier and Ranjan will be co-creating this workshop where you will learn powerful breathwork techniques as well as visualisations to help you integrate the harmonious sounds of the didjeridoo to raise the potential of your DNA.
Ranjan is in the country to do specialised healing work for a client in London. We are fortunate enough to have him come to Cornwall for a weekend of teaching and healing sessions.
Please arrive ready to start at 7pm. The workshop will run for about 90 minutes with a mixture of teaching and experiential elements. Yoga mats and cushions will be available and please feel free to bring extra cushions, blankets or mats for your total comfort.
Here is a short biography to help you get a feel for Ranjan's work:
Ranjan is the Lankan who has been to Buckingham Palace most frequently. It's the effectiveness of his professional work, which he has developed himself, that takes him there. His clientèle includes members of the former Iranian Imperial Family and the British Royal Family. Just as it got him to be one of the healers (a person with the ability to infuse energy into biological matter) chosen for research at Harvard University.
He has run workshops all over the world, (specifically Europe, Australia, and the US) on how to incorporate the best of Western science and the best of Asian science into one's healthcare routine.
Ranjan was born sick (his mother was lucky to get 2 consecutive hours of sleep the first nine months of his life) and learnt to convert to being chronically well. A seemingly miraculous transition that was the outcome of integrating Asian medical science with the drug regime of Western medical science on which he was brought up and without which he would have died. He has taken no medication in some 45 years now. When his chronological age was 60 years, he measured a metabolic age of 45.
Herbert Benson's research published in the New Scientist in 2013 validated that meditation can change your genetic inheritance from less health to more healthy. This experience showed him that meditation is the mechanism for tapping informational fields outside the space time continuum (watch Ripples through the Mind, if you don't understand what that means!) through which we fulfil our genetic promise ~ health is the side-effect. He learnt that health is not a mystery of chance it is a mastery of choice. So he doesn't get sick any more.
His professional work is as an academic, a healer & life-coach. He's been on Faculty at Universities in Britain and the United States teaching at the undergraduate and Graduate levels. As a coach he educates people on how to use the body the way evolution has designed it to be used. That gives consciousness a prominent role in his work – unlike the bio-medical model which excludes it. His unique blend of Western science and Eastern science, integrating the personal and the professional, underpins his professional success.
He has been on television in Britain, the US, Australia, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan talking about his professional work. His publications include a refutation of the claim of Western science to be objective knowledge and an analysis of the model of Ayurvedic knowledge about health showing it is more scientific than the bio-medical model.


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Since the election, and in fact for some time before, pundits have been demanding that President Obama move to "the center." They don't have a lot of details, usually, about where that center is, and if they do suggest a detail it usually comes from one side of current debates, but they're all convinced that Obama needs to go there. But there's a reason that pundits can't describe this magical "center" better. It doesn't exist.
Obama can't move to the center, at least on the question of the economy, because there is no center. It's been his attempts to stand on that non-existent middle ground that have left him with nowhere firm to stand.
Usually I am all for discussing the middle ground. And I despise the "false dilemma" scam, which pretends that there are only two extreme choices when actually there are dozens of better ones between them. In most debates there is plenty of middle ground and only charlatans or fanatics deny that. But there are questions that actually do come down to only two choices, because the debate isn't just about practical details but about an underlying theory of how things work in the first place. Debates about strategy and tactics have many possible answers; debates about fundamental models often have only two. Our economic arguments are arguments about basic models of the economy.
Here are some questions that have no middle ground:
Does the Earth orbit the Sun or the Sun orbit the Earth?
Is disease caused by germs?
Do childhood measles vaccinations cause autism?
Can witches cause illness and harm livestock?
Does my car have anti-lock brakes or not?
These questions (and there are many like them) don't entertain compromise, and people who tried to offer "reasonable compromises" on the question the Earth orbiting the Sun and the Sun orbiting the Earth really came up with gobbledygook. It's one basic model or it's the other. And the theory we have about the basic way things work locks us into some pretty high-stakes decisions. Most of the time it doesn't matter whether I have anti-lock brakes or not, because I'm keeping a safe distance from the car in front of me and braking gradually. But if I suddenly need to stop in fifteen yards, because of the car in front of me on the highway crashes, it matters a lot: either I need to step on the brakes as hard as I can, without fear of locking them, or I need to keep them from locking, even if it slows my braking speed. I really have to choose.
If vaccines really did cause autism, I would need to protect my (hypothetical) infant children from autism; since they don't, I need to protect them from measles, mumps, and rubella. If I believed in witches with magical powers, Rebecca Nurse would be a menace to everyone in Salem; since I don't, I think the real danger is Reverend Parris and his murderous witch hunts. There is no middle ground on the Salem question: either Rebecca Nurse or Rev. Parris is a serious public danger. There's no room for saying "both sides" are to blame. They can't be. And, as in the Salem case, attempts to stake out middle ground only help the wrong the side; if you say, "Witches are a serious public danger, but we should pay more attention to procedure when we try them," then you are supporting the witch trials. (And forget about the more cautious legal procedure. That's off the table.)
You can and should concede practical points to people on the other side of policy debates, when both sides agree on the basic underlying realities. But if you try to
"compromise" by conceding that your opponent's basic model of reality is true, you have lost. If you concede that there are witches, people are going to get hanged. If you concede that vaccination "apparently plays some role which deserves further study" in childhood autism, then some kids are going to go unvaccinated and get the mumps, and some of those kids will die. Don't pump and pump your anti-lock brakes just to keep a backseat driver happy, if you're a couple yards from crashing into a pile-up. Just stop the damned car.
Our current political debates are full of basic arguments about underlying models, debates in which there is no middle ground for compromise. Either carbon emissions are causing global warming or they are not; what we should do next depends on the answer. Once one accepts that global warming is real, and caused by carbon emissions, there are all kinds of practical questions about what to do about that, and reasonable compromises, but there's no compromising with the belief that global warming isn't happening. There's no point in trying to find "middle ground" with the birthers, or more seriously with Republicans who want to eliminate the FDA. Either the FDA is necessary to protect public health or it isn't. But the most important either/or question at the moment is this one:
Does cutting government spending help or hurt an economy that's stuck in a bad recession?
It is very clear that the Republicans, especially the ones who were most triumphant the other night, believe that cutting government spending will improve the economy. John Boehner promised to focus on "cutting spending and creating jobs." It sounds like he believes that the first helps accomplish the second. Rand Paul, who is nothing if not firm in his beliefs, wants to balance the budget, right now. This of course, is what Herbert Hoover did the last time we had such a grievous economic setback. Of course, from the other point of view, frequently explained by Paul Krugman, this is the worst possible thing to do. Since recessions are caused by a massive overall cutback in spending (in fact, since everybody cutting back on spending at once is what a recession is), having the federal government suddenly enact massive spending cuts only deepens the problem. There is no middle ground between these theories.
There is no arguing this policy on the details. It is a choice between basic underlying models of how the economy works. John Maynard Keynes was basically right, or basically wrong. Milton Friedman either understood how recessions work, or he profoundly misunderstood them. We should hit the gas or we should hit the brakes. Hitting the gas and hitting the brakes at the same time is not one of the choices.
The economic middle ground that Obama is supposed to move to, the brakes-and-gas-pedal strategy so beloved by dignified, respectable, and fundamentally innumerate opinion columnists, is where he started out. The early 2009 stimulus package, which Krugman rightly decried as too small for the shortfall in national demand, was put together by people who couldn't decide if government spending was good or bad. The result managed to be the worst of both worlds: not enough to turn the economy around, but more than enough to worry people about the expense. And worse, as Krugman points out, Obama has a bad habit of conceding the "spending is bad" model:
I felt a sense of despair during Mr. Obama's first State of the Union address, in which he declared that "families across the country are tightening their belts and making tough decisions. The federal government should do the same." Not only was this bad economics — right now the government must spend, because the private sector can't or won't — it was almost a verbatim repeat of what John Boehner, the soon-to-be House speaker, said when attacking the original stimulus. If the president won't speak up for his own economic philosophy, who will?
We have a choice. We can cut government spending, and throw cops and teachers and firefighters out of work, and see how that picks up the economy. Or we can take advantage of the ridiculously low current interest rates on government debt in order to spend on things which we actually need and can use: fixing our roads and bridges, improving our transportation system, funding crucial technological research before competitors like China get ahead of us. We can choose between a model in which government spends in the lean years and pays down debt in the fat years, or a model in which it cuts harder when times are tough. And President Obama can choose between championing one theory about how the world works or another. It can't be both. The Earth orbits the Sun, or it doesn't.
There is no middle ground. It has already collapsed under our feet.


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From the Desk of Dr. James Hockenberry
Superintendent, Center ISD
May 30, 2013
Center High School has been named one of the nation's best by US News and World Report and awards CHS with a Bronze Medal. Superintendent of Center ISD, Dr. James Hockenberry says, "This award is very significant. It is an objective review of the school and considers many factors in its report and designation." U.S. News reviewed 21,035 public schools in 49 states in the US and the District of Columbia. Of those 21,000, 410 out of 1850 high schools in Texas made the rankings, including Center High School.
According to www.usnews.com/education, to produce the 2013 U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools Rankings, U.S. News teamed up with the Washington, D.C. based American Institutes for Research, one of the largest behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. This institute implemented U.S. News' comprehensive rankings methodology, which is based on the key principles that a great high school must serve all of its students well, not just those who are college-bound, and that it must be able to produce measurable academic outcomes to show the school is successfully educating its student body across a range of performance indicators. A three-step process determines the Best High Schools. The first two steps ensure that the schools serve all students well, using performance on state proficiency tests as the benchmarks. For those schools that make it past the first two steps, a third step assesses the degree to which schools prepare students for college-level work.
Center High School documented a total enrollment of 615 students, 51% male and 49% female and a total minority enrollment of 55%. U.S. News calculates test score values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level readiness. Center showed a 95% proficiency in Reading and 94% proficiency in Math.
Although not appropriately reflected in this report, college and career readiness is an integral part of the high school's main focus. This report measures AP program enrollment where Center High School's main focus is dual-credit. Dual-credit is a college and career readiness pathway where a student can earn both college hours and high school credit simultaneously. A very large
number of our CHS students take part in this opportunity. As part of that emphasis, the district pays the tuition for the first 12-18 hours. We are also expanding our Career and Technical Education Programs. For example, Animal Science and Therapeutic Science pathways will be available to CHS students beginning next year. In short, Center ISD is creating opportunities and not strictly focusing on state assessment. There is so much more learning available that goes beyond the narrow and current accountability system.
Hockenberry continued, "It is a great honor for the entire district. When you consider the size and diversity and also include a reduction in funding by well over a million dollars, it then becomes an exceptional honor for the district. Center ISD is most proud of all its students and teachers. This is a district honor that will be cherished and we also want to congratulate all schools that have earned such a designation."


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The upcoming World Championship Chess Match against Viswanathan Anand is not Vladimir Kramnik's first chess match in Germany. In July of 2000 Kramnik played another high profile match in Deutschland. This time his opponent was the highly touted computer program Deep Junior. Because his opponent was a computer, Kramnik used anti-computer strategy that would not work against someone like Anand. This does not take anything away from Kramnik's achievement in the game below. His play was nothing short of brilliant.
Playing 2. e3, Kramnik is obviously playing a slightly inferior move to take the computer out of its opening book. Kramnik's strategy is to eliminate any opening advantage the computer may have and then lock up the pawns to reduce the computer's calculation advantage. Kramnik then will use the human advantage of being able to form a long term plan to set up a position that favors the human. Its amazing how coordinated Kramnik's pieces become after 23. Bd1. His bishop, 2 rooks, queen and knight are all focused on Deep Junior's king. In contrast, Deep Junior showed little understanding of what was happening when Kramnik played his 12, 15 and 18 move. Becuse of this lack of understanding the aspects of the advancing pawns in a closed position, Deep Junior's pieces are caught in the wrong locations late in the game. After 25. e4 Kramnik unleashes his dark square bishop thus using all his pieces together in the same attack. The rest of the game Kramnik plays with the great accuracy that is needed to defeat a strong computer opponent.
[Event "SuperGM"]
[Site "Dortmund GER"]
[Date "2000.07.12"]
[EventDate "2000.07.07"]
[Round "5"]
[Result "1-0"]
[White "Vladimir Kramnik"]
[Black "Junior (Computer)"]
[WhiteElo "2770"]
[BlackElo "?"]
[PlyCount "65"]
1. d4 d5 2. e3 Nf6 3. Bd3 e6 4. f4 Be7 5. Nf3 c5 6. c3 O-O
7. Nbd2 Ng4 8. Qe2 c4 9. Bc2 f5 10. Rg1 Nc6 11. h3 Nf6 12. g4
Ne4 13. Qg2 g6 14. Qh2 Kh8 15. h4 Nxd2 16. Bxd2 fxg4 17. Ng5
Qe8 18. h5 gxh5 19. Rxg4 Rf6 20. Rh4 Rh6 21. O-O-O a5 22. Rh1
b5 23. Bd1 Ra7 24. Bxh5 Qf8 25. e4 Bd8 26. f5 b4 27. Bg6 Rxh4
28. Qxh4 bxc3 29. bxc3 Bf6 30. Qxh7+ Rxh7 31. Rxh7+ Kg8
32. Bf7+ Qxf7 33. Rxf7 1-0


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As designers become more influential in helping businesses create strategies related to technology and innovation, expect to see continuing innovations in design education.
The University of Southern California, Condé Nast and WIRED have announced a partnership to create a new online Master's degree in Integrated Design, Business and Technology. The partnership combines the expertise of the editors, writers, and designers at WIRED with the academic rigor of USC.
USC is a leading research university known for pioneering interdisciplinary programs. For more than 20 years, WIRED has been a source of information and ideas that make sense of a world in transformation. WIRED reaches more than 30 million each month through WIRED.com, the print and digital magazine, social media and live events. The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture and business to science and design. Breakthroughs reported in WIRED lead to new ways of thinking, new connections, and new industries.
The aim of the new 18-24 month Master's Degree in Integrated Design, Business and Technology is to educate creative thinkers and technologists to better equip them to transform the world of industry and enterprise.
The Dean of the USC Roski School of Art and Design Erica Muhl and WIRED Editor in Chief Scott Dadich announced the new online degree at WIRED By Design, a live magazine event held at Skywalker Ranch in Marin, Calif.
The new master's degree will offer specially designed coursework from the Roski School, the USC Marshall School of Business, the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and other leading programs at the university. The program is scheduled to begin in the 2015-2016 academic year.
"The pace of technology development requires higher education to continue to respond with programs that are flexible and adaptable, and that meet the needs of future cultural and business leaders," said Dean Muhl.
"We've been thinking for years about what a university curriculum with WIRED would look like, and now we have a chance to build it with a terrific partner," said Dadich. "Taking the best from USC and WIRED, we can teach discipline and disruption, business fundamentals, and the very latest innovation models from Silicon Valley."
USC's online graduate education model builds upon the historic role of the traditional university while incorporating advances of the digital age. USC currently offers more than 80 programs online to approximately 8,000 graduate and executive education students.
In addition to offering a unique curriculum, the format of the new Master's Degree program will offer distinctive opportunities to its participants, including: residencies at WIRED headquarters, exclusive audiences with WIRED leaders and conference speakers, and access to WIRED's highly respected editors and writers, as well as leading industry icons.
Students in the program will be immersed in the culture of WIRED's award-winning edit and design team, learning how they report, interpret and anticipate the next big breakthroughs in business, science, technology, design, and culture.
"WIRED is recognized as a source for up-to-the-minute ideas, analysis and perspective," said Robert A. Sauerberg Jr, President of Condé Nast, which publishes WIRED. "Today we're announcing the first of several partnerships we plan to create that will merge the knowledge and expertise of Condé Nast's brands with distinguished academic programs to develop the next generation of talent. Given its reputation as an innovator, it makes perfect sense that WIRED is the first."
USC's program development and build out will be powered by higher education partners Synergis Education and Qubed Education. Synergis helps colleges and universities design and launch programs of distinction by creating unique learning environments and supporting recruitment, retention and student services. Qubed establishes new partnerships between top-tier universities and leading media organizations and brands to create high-quality innovations in world-class higher education institutions.
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