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Pandorum (2009), Rated "R"
Starring Dennis Quaid, Ben Foster, Cam Gigandet, Antje Traue, Cung Le
Directed by Christian Alvart
Review by Dave Felts
Rating (2.5/5):
Have I mentioned how much I like streaming Netflix movies? I honestly think stream-on-demand is the future of home TV/movie entertainment. The only question is how long it will take movie companies to figure it out. From the looks of things, it will be a long time.
A quick search for Pandorum reviews reveals mostly negative opinions, but it seems to be one of those films that has divided viewers: critics mostly trashed it, but the average viewer didn't seem to think it was so bad. I'm in the latter camp.
Nevertheless, it's not a movie that begs examination. Look too close and you'll see the wires and destroy the illusion. If you load up Pandorum looking for something other than being mindlessly entertained by an atmospheric science fiction/horror/action hybrid, you're going to be disappointed. It's a fun, moderately spooky and claustrophobic quest through a derelict space ship filled with cannibalistic mutants and hidden human survivors.
Not too far in the future, it seems we've continued on our present course and used everything up. A world-wide war for the few remaining resources rages as humanity races toward its unavoidable destiny of self-extinction. Yet there's enough organization left somewhere that they're able to toss together a space mission to launch a colony craft to an Earth-like planet some hundred odd light-years with the plan of transplanting humanity a new planet for us to despoil and kill each other on.
Naturally, something goes wrong--there wouldn't be movie if it didn't--and two crew members are unexpectedly awakened from their cryogenic suspension: Lt. Payton (Dennis Quaid) and Engineer Bower (Ben Foster). They're trapped in some sort of control area, everything seems to be a shambles, and they can't get anyone anywhere else to answer the comms. Something's going on with the ship's reactor, it's about to power down, and somebody needs to get down there stat and flip the reset or the whole mission is doomed.
Engineer Bower is the obvious choice, so he departs, while Payton stays behind to monitor whatever it is he's monitoring. Once out if the control center, Bower discovers there's a lot more wrong than they thought, as he finds the rest of the ship seems to be the hunting ground for some sort of mutants that might--or might not--have once been human. Scurrying around like rats are a few surviving humans, doing their best to stay hidden and avoid becoming a mutant barbecue lunch.
Bower has a limited time to get to the reactor before it goes off line and the ship powers down completely, thus ending all hope of any sort of survival. The title of the movie, Pandorum, refers to mental space sickness that tends to drives its sufferers insane and makes them paranoid. Both Bower and Payton seem to be experiencing increasing symptoms of it, complicating the mission.
So what we've ended with is sort of a cross between The Wizard of Oz and Aliens. Bower and the few allies he gathers are in a race against time to get to the reactor, all the while dodging crazed mutants, equally crazed human survivors, and slowly going insane.
For the most part, it works. The sets are gloomy and dark, the cheesy jump scares not too numerous, and the flesh-eating ghouls appropriately relentless. I'm not the most observant movie-goer, so the end was sort of ah-ha for me and left me feeling satisfied. A more refined viewer might have seen it coming and been disappointed though.
If you're looking for some sci-fi/horror/action thrills that don't demand much in the way of mental energy, Pandorum is a good way to spend an afternoon.
Edited by Dave - Mar-03-2015 at 7:39am
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Organizational Factors Influencing Medical Data Sharing in Cloud
Cloud-based medical data sharing continues to change the way healthcare is conducted in hospitals. It is significantly supporting the 'patient-centricity' trend in providing medical services, and provides clinical team-based care delivery, clinical research, and point-of-care access to demographic and medical information, regardless of the location of the patient and the medical practitioners. Despite these benefits of cloud-based medical data sharing, the adoption in healthcare seems rather limited mainly due to security concerns. The significant contribution of this paper focuses on Organizational factors that supports limited adoption of medical data sharing in Cloud. To collect data, relevant healthcare practitioners were interviewed. Qualitative analysis revealed that Organizational factors such as Economics and Adoption Costs, Cultural Resistance, and Legal Rules. Future research will focus on proposing a cloud medical data sharing maturity model, which would support healthcare organizations to benchmark, assess and eventually improve the related services.
Published in: Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-2018)
- Date of Conference: 10-13 December 2018
- DOI: 10.2053/ICITST.WorldCIS.WCST.WCICSS.2018.0029
- Conference Location: University of Cambridge, Churchill College

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They include:
Possible side effects include:
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- higher chance of developing skin cancer
- the skin condition psoriasis
Doctors may also recommend Vedolizumab when other treatments have not been successful. Side effects can include headache, pain in the back, arms, legs or joints, and itchy skin, or a rash.
Medical treatments
Surgery may resolve some cases of ulcerative colitis.
Some people with UC will require surgery. This usually resolves the condition by removing the entire colon.
There are a few reasons that surgery may be the best option, including when the individual has colon cancer or precancerous cells in the colon. A doctor may also recommend surgery if someone has serious complications or does not get any better while taking medication.
There are two types of surgery for treating UC:
Proctocolectomy and ileostomy
A proctocolectomy involves removing the whole colon, including the rectum.
Doctors also refer to an ileostomy as a stoma. For this procedure, a surgeon inserts the end of the small intestine through an opening in the outside of the person's stomach, just above the waistline area.
The surgeon then connects an ostomy pouch or stoma bag to the opening. It means the contents of the small intestine collect in the removable bag, rather than passing out through the anus. This is permanent.
Proctocolectomy and ileoanal reservoir
In this procedure, surgeons remove the colon and rectum. The surgeon then creates an ileoanal reservoir, which doctors may call a J-pouch, at the end of the small intestine and connects it to the anus.
It means that waste stores in the reservoir before passing through the anus. People who have this operation do not require a stoma.
Possible side effects of an ileoanal reservoir include:
Some people may develop a condition called pouchitis. This is when the lining of the ileoanal reservoir becomes irritated or inflamed. Doctors usually treat it with antibiotics.
Natural treatments
Some people with UC may find the following alternative treatments effective.
A person with ulcerative colitis should avoid popcorn.
While poor nutrition does not cause UC, it can have an impact on symptoms. Some food or drinks might be triggers, meaning that they cause the symptoms to get worse.
Triggers are different for everyone. Healthcare professionals may recommend that people keep a food diary, so they can track what might trigger their condition.
In general, doctors advise people with UC to:
- avoid fizzy drinks
- avoid popcorn, vegetable skins, nuts, or other foods that are high in fiber
- drink plenty of water
- eat little and often
People commonly refer to probiotics as friendly or good bacteria. Probiotics are products that boost the levels of beneficial bacteria in a person's gut. They are available as supplements, yogurts, and drinks.
There is some evidence that probiotics can help ease the symptoms of UC. They are safe to take, though they may cause mild side effects, such as gas or bloating.
Some people with UC may benefit from taking certain vitamin supplements. Taking steroids for a long time can lead to poor bone health so calcium can be beneficial. People with UC may also be at risk of developing anemia, so doctors may recommend iron supplements.
Aloe vera
Typically, people use aloe vera to help wounds heal and to relieve pain, but many people also believe it can reduce inflammation. Some people with mild to moderate UC believe that drinking aloe vera juice helps their symptoms.
However, there is no scientific evidence for this. It is also worth noting that aloe vera can have a laxative effect when consumed as a food or drink.
UC is a long-term condition of the colon. It causes inflammation and ulcers that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
Some medications and treatments can help manage the condition. Which is appropriate will depend on the severity of the disease.
For some people, surgery may be the best option.
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U.S. Ramps Up Pressure on Venezuela, But Maduro Keeps Hanging On
The United States has announced new sanctions on Venezuela and may threaten further action—but there's little sign that will bring the regime down anytime soon.
Venezuela jumped back into U.S. crosshairs this week, with a slate of fresh U.S. Treasury Department sanctions on top Venezuelan figures, new Senate legislation aiming to further isolate the Venezuelan regime, and tough talk of even harsher measures from U.S. President Donald Trump at the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Venezuela jumped back into U.S. crosshairs this week, with a slate of fresh U.S. Treasury Department sanctions on top Venezuelan figures, new Senate legislation aiming to further isolate the Venezuelan regime, and tough talk of even harsher measures from U.S. President Donald Trump at the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The drumbeat of mounting economic and diplomatic pressure comes atop a raft of U.S. sanctions, and with the Venezuelan economy in utter free fall as oil production plummets and inflation and shortages skyrocket. But, given the country's divided opposition and a mostly loyal military, even that ramped-up U.S. pressure is unlikely to be enough to end the rule of President Nicolás Maduro anytime soon.
"You can create a storyline that says Washington is amping up the pressure, and I think that is accurate, but I'm not sure that this becomes a tipping point," said Eric Farnsworth, a Venezuela expert at the Council of the Americas. "They will continue to raise the costs of corruption and show disapproval by the United States, but I don't think they're going to create significant changes on the ground."
On Tuesday, the United States announced sanctions on four current or former officials: Maduro's wife and former attorney general Cilia Flores, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino, and Communications Minister Jorge Rodríguez. The new sanctions raise the total to around 88 individuals, including Maduro, who are designated for alleged corruption and drug trafficking. The sanctions are meant to both send a signal to regular Venezuelans that corrupt elites can't keep their ill-gotten gains and to signal that Maduro's inner circle isn't abandoning him, meaning any possible regime change will have to come from another quarter, said Geoff Ramsey, a Venezuela researcher at the Washington Office on Latin America.
The strategy "relies on on the idea of some kind of internal insurrection, probably led by more lower ranking figures within the armed forces," Ramsey said. But elements of the army, including plenty of lower-ranking figures, have already tried and failed to topple Maduro. Most recently, high-ranking officials and an opposition lawmaker were detained on suspicion of being behind the attempt to kill Maduro with a drone at a military parade on Aug. 4.
"This strategy ignores the fact that there have been coup attempts within the past year, and they've all failed," Ramsey said.
But the Treasury Department sanctions come right on the heels of new pressure from Congress. Top lawmakers, led by New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez, introduced new legislation likened to a smaller version of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act, which sharply ramped up pressure on Fidel Castro's Cuba. The proposed legislation would tighten U.S. economic sanctions, boost humanitarian aid, and help regional allies squeeze Venezuela.
Some of those regional players are already taking steps. Canada, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, and Peru officially referred Venezuela to the International Criminal Court on Wednesday, on allegations of torture, arbitrary arrests, politically motivated imprisonment, over 8,000 extrajudicial executions, and forced disappearances. (But the ICC is an unlikely avenue for U.S. cooperation—National Security Advisor John Bolton recently stated "for all intents and purposes, the ICC is already dead to us.")
Trump added to the pressure Wednesday from the U.N. meetings in New York, where he appeared to allude to a U.S. military intervention of the sort he had previously reportedly broached with advisors.
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"He's creating political space, so that when the U.S. takes actions like sanctions, they seem to be quite reasonable," Farnsworth said.
Elizabeth Miles is the audience engagement editor at Foreign Policy.
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Women today travel constantly and that too all over the world. Most manage to successfully juggle a professional life with a private one. Statistics reveal that almost 50% of business travelers are women and the number continues to grow each day. Travel at short notice means being organized and ready to go. Be smart and plan well ahead.
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3.Always eat lightly and foods that are cooked avoid raw salads and water as well as ice. It is wise to snack before a flight and also to try and sleep during flight. This way you will arrive at your destination refreshed. Be sure to drink plenty of bottled water during travel.
4.Set up a schedule to call home at time zones that work for you and your loved ones. Make it a point to get mementoes for your family members as also the baby sitter and others who pick up the slack while you are away. It shows them that you care.
5.Put safety first always place a ?do not disturb sign on your hotel door and if nervous place a chair under the door knob like they do in movies. Keep your cell phone on and fully charged by you at all times and carry protection in the form of pepper spray, an alarm, or if you are trained and licensed a small weapon with its safety on. In most cities the police organize training classes for women to learn how to protect themselves and what one must do in an emergency. Try and make time to attend these.
6.Avoid dark lanes and abandoned roads. Never talk to strangers or accept food or drink from someone you don?t know. While traveling never leave food or drink unattended. Be vigilant at all times.
7.Choose a hotel with care. Choose to stay at well established hotels or small inns and B&B where the proprietors are generally family people. Always e-mail and fax details of your staying arrangements and travel plans to your home as well as office.
8.Always carry important documents, money, traveler?s checks, and passport in a money belt worn around your waist.
9.Always act confident and move around in groups there is always safety in numbers.
10.If unwell go to a state run hospital. Never to a private clinic.
11.Never travel with valuables like jewelry and always carry a small flashlight and medical kit with you.
12.For safety reasons arrange with your family to take appropriate action if you do not get in touch with them as planned.
Avoid room service and eat in the hotel dinning room. Also never reveal details of where you come from or your travel plans to anyone.
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In preparation for the NATO summit and during the period of the NATO Summit in Bucharest, the Romanian state and Bucharest city government may have violated all or more than the following Romanian Constitutional articles:
1. Article 21 Access to Justice
2. Article 23 Individual Freedom
3. Article 24 Right to legal counsel
4. Article 25 Freedom of movement
5. Article 29 Freedom of conscience
6. Article 30 Freedom of expression
7. Article 39 Freedom of assembly
8. Article 40 Right of association
In consideration of these abuses of national and local government powers, a Romanian civil liberties group has filed an official complaint with the Romanian Public Ministry - the same institution which may be responsible for said violations. Some Romanians, however, believe that complaints should be taken to the EU Courts for Human Rights in Brussels. They argue that the Romanian Public Ministry is unlikely to condemn itself or those officials within the institution which continuously demonstrates its contempt for the Romanian Constitution.
The most cynical of Romanian critics believe this civil liberties group is conspiring with the Romanian government to take the heat off by allowing such questions to be handled by the foremost guilty party and, as soon as possible, to be swept under the carpet and forgotten. Interestingly, this is no serious story about this in the mainstream Media (Television, Print or Radio).
Are Romanian journalists intellectually incapable? Or are they cowards - afraid of the fight for Freedom and Democracy?
Eleanor Roosevelt once wrote:
"It is not only in war, however, that we fight for freedom. One fights for freedom in personal contacts and in many phases of civilian life. At all times, day by day, we have to continue fighting for freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and freedom from want, for all these things that must be gained in peace as well as in war."
What happened
According to the Romanian Press and main stream media, nothing much happened on April 3rd, 2008.
According to reports of the persons involved, peaceful educational activities (the showing of anti-Nato and anti-globalization films) were planned at a rented facility. Supposedly, the manager canceled the rental contract and refused to return the fully pre-paid rental fees and a verbal dispute arose between the manager of the facility, a security guard, and two persons representing the renters. The police were called. Anti-terrorist assault teams [stormtroopers] arrived on the scene and proceeded to arrest all persons at the facility with the exception of the facility manager and security guard. Some injuries occurred to those persons and they were taken to the hospital.
According to anonymous reports, those persons taken into custody were denied access to or communication with legal representatives and/or their embassies.
According to press accounts, all persons in the facility were taken into custody and held for questioning. The press sent one or more persons to learn more about the situation and at least one person was detained by police at a separate detention location.
The chief of Police confirmed that females from the said facility were released immediately thereafter. Males were held for many hours. Although the police describes all the detained persons as protesters; the authorities decided that the detained were not a threat to the state nor were any of them in possession of materials and propaganda that was considered to be a threat to the state.
There also remains unconfirmed reports that others were randomly picked up off the streets by members of the anti-terrorist brigade and police, but no one is coming forward. And no journalists are coaxing them to come forward.
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March 15th, 2017
Summary Statement of the "Mosquitoes in Hawai'i" Workshop
Here is the link to a summary report of the Mosquitoes in Hawai'i Workshop convened in September 2016 in Volcano, Hawai'i. Matt participated in this event along with several other national and international experts on mosquito biology and mosquito-borne infectious disease. The conference was supported and funded by Hawai'i County and the Hawai'i Exemplary State Foundation. The ultimate goals of this effort are highly ambitious, but critical for the conservation of native Hawaiian avifauna and the mitigation of important public health threats to the State of Hawai'i.
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Powet Top 5: Alternate Realities
by Sindra, filed in Powet Top 5 on Feb.09, 2013
Let's face it: our world is disappointing. We have to pay taxes out the tuckus. We have to work 40+ hour weeks to make ends meet. We have corrupt politicians screwing us over on a daily basis. We have the Westboro Baptists and other fanatics maintaining the status quo. Our world sucks, and it's just made worse by the fact that we're told by scientists that the possibility of alternate realities exist. Realities where the slightest divergence in fate can turn you from a pencil-pushing cubicle jockey to the president of Club Awesome.
These are those divergences from our every-day knowns that make us wonder "Why the heck couldn't I have been born into THAT world?" Where you could be a superhero/villain or leader of a alien rebel militia or a tech-genius millionaire with hot chicks/dudes/whatever just hanging off of you at every turn. Those are the alternate universes that we wish some slight change in the timestream had set us on the path to becoming our every-day norm, for good or for ill.
Mostly for the good, thought. If not the awesome.
Marvel: Exiles
Why choose one alternate reality when you can chose SEVERAL alternate realities. Marvel's Exiles comic had an ever-changing team of mutants and other heroes who jumped from reality to reality, fixing problems or just making slight alterations that change the course of things to come. It's not even a matter of "Why wasn't my X gene activated" at that point, more as it's "Why do I have to limit myself to one reality where my X gene IS activated?" Plus, Age of Apocalypse Blink and Nightcrawler's alternate daughter Nocturne in skantily-clad outfits and a slew of other attractive variations of your favorite mutants and marvel characters. How can you go wrong? (well, except for the constant switching of the team roster, but we never said it was a perfect reality)
So if you ever got bored of one reality, just wait a little while. The next new and exciting (or dangerous) one is just a little ways away and you can do it all over again.
Lets sum things up – Giant Robot Mobile Suits. There. That's all you need. The classic giant robot motif lends itself to a lot of wishful thinking on the parts of anime and robot nerds everywhere, and for good reason. Gundam was what really helped make the idea of giant suits of robotic armor be able to be piloted by normal people with some training a desirable reality to be a part of.
The thing about Gundam is that you have multiple universes to choose from. Do you want to go classic Universal Century, or change things up with After Colony? Do you want to be a Mobile Fighter, or a specialized Newtype? How about Federation or Zeon pilot? There is a diverse abundance to be had with the different Gundam continuities that each have something unique about them in different ways that make them all something to covet, but one thing is universal amongst all of the realities. GIANT. GODDAMN. ROBOTS.
Sonic the Hedgehog
In the classic Sonic the Hedgehog games, you had the concept of "zones" that you traversed in order to continue your quest against Robotnik. Did you know, however, that each zone is it's own pocket dimension? From Green Hill Zone to Metropolis Zone to Sandopolis Zone, the planet Mobius has several splinter zones that you could access through giant ring portals.
The great thing about having these zones is that you had almost unfettered access to a variety of different environments and climates. Looking to do some snowboarding? Hit up Ice Cap Zone and have fun on the fresh powder! Want to go to someplace a bit warmer? Bask in front of the lovey magma pools at Lava Reef Zone! Wish to lounge amongst the clouds? Sky Sanctuary Zone is the place for you! There are endless possibilities! (Sometimes even past and future versions as well, for some extra variety!) Just ignore that fat guy in the flying pod trying to through robots at you. He's a jerk.
Another instance of travel all over dimensions across space and time. But honestly, there's one thing that makes this reality special. No, it's not the hotness of the Mallory brothers.
The (goddamn)Professor, Maximillian P. Arturo.
What more do you need? Having the honor of sliding with a wise, caring (if overbearing) mentor who has a distinctive voice that seems to emulate several different other individuals, and bares an uncanny resemblance to a dwarf of another world. Awesome. Enough said.
Mighty Max
Well who wouldn't want a magic hat that transports you all over the world, and sometimes other worlds, at a whim? Mighty Max gave us the concept of a portal-creating "key" in the form of a, well, ballcap. While not the most conventional in personal-transportation, it still would make traveling for vacations a breeze. Living in New York but want to visit your buddies in Seaatle without paying the huge plane fees and take 8 hours to get there. ZAP! Portal made and suddenly you're there! It might not be the most fashionable, but it beats going through security and having to take off your shoes and belt just to be sat next to some other plane passenger's screaming kid.
And let's face it, who doesn't want to travel around with a viking badass like Norman? Hell yes!


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UX & CX Testing
Why might you do it?
1. What do real users think about our customer journey?
2. Where and why are we losing people?
3. I have a wire frame. Can users tell us what they think?
A lot of web testing focuses on finding errors, and this is something that doesn't require a huge amount of skill, simply time. There is an entire industry on the fringes of market research and insight that focuses on this. It is often referred to as user or customer experience (UX / CX), but to us, this is more bug fixing. Our take on UX/CX is more detailed and more commercially rigorous – what does a customer think and how it be interpreted in a live purchase. Consider undertaking accompanied shops with someone who isn't even a customer of your category, yet this is something that regularly happens when websites are tested.
Due to our more detail and commercially focused take on this type of research, we find that we test as many new websites that are looking to get ready for launch as we do older websites, where the Client questions the experience and whether CapEx is needed to invest in new digital infrastructure. Surprisingly, a number of businesses that sell directly to customers invest heavily on NPD and brand, but ignore the purchase environment and will often blame conversion on disloyal consumers or competitor effect; we would advocate that any business that can sell online should ensure that their journey is as simple and competitive as possible. Some businesses do take this to heart and look to 'throw away the baby with the bathwater' – often, it is only minor changes needed to make a Client website work well again, notably reducing the necessary spend to bring sales back to where they were on initial development.
We look to mimic the thought process of an accompanied shop in this digital environment. To achieve this, we ask participants to screen share with us. This means that the participant is on a device they are used to, on a browser of their choice on a connection that is familiar, all of which could skew the insights if not taken into account.
We join them as they purchase and watch live to see where they struggle, any loops they get stuck in and generally understand their thought process as they navigate the site. We will then mimic the exercise on a competitor, as online purchases do not happen in a vacuum and consumers can easily move to a competitor with very little friction. We have, on many occasions, seen a site and journey that is considered good with no huge issues, but it is beaten by a great site that is quick and more obvious to use. This research can often provide ROI very quickly as we see conversion increase and the number of 'baskets left full' decrease.
Quantitative Research Methods
Want to see the big picture? Or do you need to validate thinking before the business invests time and effort? Quantitative research allows us to take a step back and see what the world thinks. Take a look at some of the ways we approach this kind of work.


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I never knew "Doc Tom" Ferguson; he died three years ago this week, April 14, 2006. That was nine months before my diagnosis and 21 months before I discovered the movement that he founded.
That team, with later additions, is here.
Tom, I think of you often. Somehow I think you're not the type to be resting in peace – but I'm certain you're empowered to be doing what you want!


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We're always on the search for a good cheeseburger, and the little town of Huntsville doesn't disappoint! Just a couple of miles off I-45. Mr Hamburger smiles down and welcome everyone to one of his famous burgers and shakes! My son loves their gravy fries!
Mr Hamburger has been making burgers since the 1950's, with a short interruption during the 2000's when the location was moved to their present location on 11th St.
Located in Huntsville, a town best known for their prison system, it's no surprise that you'll find items on the menu like the "The Warden", or "The Killer Burger". Of course, The Professor refers to Sam Houston State University, located in Huntsville, and the mascot of the Huntsville High School is the Hornet!
Mr. Hamburger is located just down the street from the Historic Walker County Courthouse and Square. It's a fun place to stop and walk around to see the little shops, and the famous "Boot House"! For more Things To Do in Huntsville, click HERE.
Things To Do in Huntsville
The Texas Prison Museum gives visitors a look at the daily life of a Texas convict. Click HERE for more information.
The Lone Star Hiking Trail, is a 128 mile trail through southeast Texas forest. Hike with friends or make some new ones at the Lone Star Hiking Club, which offers group hikes as well as work days on the trail. Click HERE for more information!
The Blue Lagoon is a scuba park with crystal-clear water in the Piney Woods. Click HERE for more information.
Huntsville State Park offers RV and tent camping, as well as fishing, swimming, kayak rental on Raven Lake, plus hiking and horseback riding. Click HERE for more information.
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918 11th St. Huntsville, TX.
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Chapter 412: Grand Martial Exchange
The passage of time flowed quickly.
Five days had passed since the battle on the Asura Square.
In these five days, Huang Xiaolong healed all the injuries which could be healed on the Asura's Gate Elders.
In the great Asura Hall.
Huang Xiaolong sat in the throne seat at the center of the great hall while the Domain Leaders and Elders stood in two rows before him, whereas Zhao Shu and Zhang Fu stood beside the throne on the left and right side.
"Greet the Sovereign!" Zhao Shu's sonorous voice rang clear in the great hall.
Subsequently, the Asura's Gate Domain Leaders and Elders knelt down, performing a ceremonious salutation toward Huang Xiaolong: "Greeting the Sovereign, Sovereign is invincible throughout!"
Both Zhao Shu and Zhang Fu performed the same salute with utmost respect, however, they bowed deeply instead of kneeling.
Huang Xiaolong looked at them for a brief second and then signaled everyone to rise.
When everyone was on their feet, Huang Xiaolong scanned the group of Domain Leaders assembled before him, "All of you, lower the barrier to your consciousness, I will brand a spiritual mark in your soul sea."
All the Domain Leaders' faces ashen instantly.
"Spiritual mark!"
Naturally, these Domain Leaders had heard of spiritual marks, but they did not expect Huang Xiaolong to have learned the method of spiritual branding.
Each of the Domain Leaders' expressions entered Huang Xiaolong's eyes, a cold sneer sounded inwardly; no doubt, he wouldn't believe that these Domain Leaders were able to be absolutely loyal to him in such a short time, however, once a spiritual mark was branded in their soul sea, things would a different turn altogether.
These Domain Leaders would not dare to have any treacherous intentions.
This was a must, for Huang Xiaolong had to have the Asura's Gate fully under his control.
Huang Xiaolong watched the Domain Leaders coldly, as long as one of them dared to speak up in objection, he would execute that person on the spot without hesitation.
A heavy silence enveloped the great hall to the point that each of them could hear their own breathing drawing loudly in their own ears.
"I'm willing to open my soul sea for Sovereign to brand a spiritual mark!" After struggling and contemplating the matter internally, finally one of the Domain Leaders knelt down once again in submission.
Seeing that there was a first person, one by one, the other Domain Leaders knelt down, showing their willingness to let Huang Xiaolong brand their soul seas.
It goes without saying that every one of the Domain Leaders was aware of the fact that resistance would only lead to death, just like Gu Wen.
Whether they were truly willing or otherwise, all the Domain Leaders opened their soul seas and Huang Xiaolong proceeded to brand a spiritual mark in each of them easily; when all was done, Huang Xiaolong finally felt relief.
Needless to say, Zhao Shu, Zhang Fu, and the Asura's Gate Elders were not subjected to the same requirement of having a soul mark branded in their soul seas.
Huang Xiaolong was well aware of Zhao Shu and Zhang Fu's absolute loyalty, and despite the cruel torture that these Asura's Gate Elders were subjected to by Chen Tianqi and Deities Templar, none of them turned to the other side, their loyalty toward Asura's Gate was clear for all to see.
Next, Huang Xiaolong requested Zhao Shu and Zhang Fu to announce some of the changes to the sect rules he had made.
Some of the rules were abolished by Huang Xiaolong, for example; the hailing of 'Sovereign is invincible throughout' every time the disciples greeted him.
Huang Xiaolong also made some new rules, one of them being, upper authorities or disciples that betrayed the Asura's Gate would end up as Poison Corpse Scarabs' food.
After Zhao Shu and Zhang Fu read out Huang Xiaolong's new edict, Huang Xiaolong inquired about the Asura's Gate overall situation, and also had the Domain Leaders and Elders report the events happening in the territories and branches under their jurisdiction.
When all Domain Leaders and Elders were finished with their reports, Huang Xiaolong gained a better understanding the distribution of the Asura's Gate forces and territories.
Currently, the territories under the Asura's Gate's governance numbered at thirty-six oblasts, including the Central Oblast.
There were seven branch divisions in the Central Oblast, while the thirty-five branches in the outer oblasts were each governed by a Domain Leader.
The Asura's Gate's great hall was built on the peak of the Heavenly Sky Phoenix Mountain.
Around the other peaks, there were thirty side halls, such as the Medicine Pellet Hall, Punishment Hall, Technique Inheritance Hall, Martial Sparring Hall, and so on.
These thirty-two halls were under the Elders' supervision.
This was the rough map of Asura's Gate authority distribution.
But, from the Domain Leaders' reports, Huang Xiaolong realized that within the thirty-six oblasts under Asura's Gate control, there were numerous big and small family and sect forces, and not all of their hearts were absolutely sincere and loyal towards the Asura's Gate.
There was a complex web of connections tying the bigger family forces with the Cosmos God Cult, Distinct Void Door, and White Phoenix House amongst the other twelve super forces on Starcloud Continent, which in a way encouraged the attitude of not placing much importance on the Asura's Gate.
Some of those big families even cooperated with the Cosmos God Cult, Distinct Void Door, and White Phoenix House to suppress the Asura's Gate branch authority, especially in these few decades of Huang Xiaolong's Master, Ren Wokuang's disappearance.
Lately, there were even signs of rebelling against the Asura's Gate branch from those big families.
A total of fifteen big families spearheaded this resistance.
By the time the Domain Leaders finished their reports, a frosty expression hung on Huang Xiaolong's face.
Zhao Shu spoke at this point, "Sovereign, the Cosmos God Cult's Sovereign, and the Old Sovereign always bore an old grudge and the relationship between us has never been good.
Ever since the news of Old Sovereign's disappearance spread out, the Cosmos God Cult has been suppressing our Asura's Gate more and more over the years.
This is the main reason why these big families dare to act so blatantly.
In fact, our Asura's Gate used to rule over fifty-two oblasts, but ever since the Old Sovereign went missing…" Zhao Shu's voice trailed off at this point.
The unspoken meaning hung clear in the air.
The Asura's Gate initially had fifty-two oblasts on Starcloud Continent, but now only thirty-six oblasts remained under their governance! These 'missing' sixteen oblasts without exception all fell into Cosmos God Cult's hands.
A sharp gleam flickered across Huang Xiaolong's eyes.
Zhang Fu added, "Sovereign, there is another matter this subordinate wishes to report to Sovereign."
"Speak." Huang Xiaolong stated.
Zhang Fu continued respectfully, "On our Starcloud Continent, every hundredth year, there is a Grand Martial Exchange.
So far, this Grand Martial Exchange has taken place thirteen times.
This is an event held together by the twelve super forces of Starcloud Continent."
"Oh, Grand Martial Exchange" Huang Xiaolong's interest was stoked as he looked at Zhang Fu.
"Yes, it is so, Sovereign.
Every year of the Grand Martial Exchange, all the twelve super forces' Sovereigns, Patriarchs, and Cult Leaders would reshuffle the ranking within the twelve forces, this subordinate is worried that this time around, the Cosmos God Cult Leader would take this opportunity to harm Sovereign." Zhang Fu said full of worry.
Zhao Shu's expression mirrored Zhang Fu, "The participation of all twelve forces is compulsory.
Moreover, in the Grand Martial Exchange, the participants are not allowed to use outside aid." This was Zhao Shu's main concern.
Not permitted to use outside aid meant that Huang Xiaolong's wouldn't be able to use the Poison Corpse Scarabs.
Only relying on his own strength, he wasn't the Cosmos God Cult Leader's opponent.
Not to mention, apart from the Cosmos God Cult's Leader, if the Distinct Void Door Sovereign or the White Phoenix House Lord wanted to kill Huang Xiaolong, it would as easy as snapping their fingers.
Huang Xiaolong frowned, "How long till the coming Grand Martial Exchange"
"It has been eighty-seven years from the last Grand Martial Exchange." Zhao Shu answered.
Meaning there were still thirteen years until the next Grand Martial Exchange!
Thirteen years! The frown on Huang Xiaolong's forehead grew deeper.
This Grand Martial Exchange really jumped out of nowhere.
Thirteen years, the time was too tight!
For Saint realm experts, thirteen years was nothing but the blink of an eye.
At the moment, Huang Xiaolong was merely a Fourth Order Saint realm, wanting to step into Tenth Order and above Saint realm in a short thirteen years was nothing more than a fool's daydream.
Huang Xiaolong waved his hand, dismissing the people from the great hall.
The night descended quietly.
Standing underneath the silvery moonlight, Huang Xiaolong was pondering a way to reach beyond the Tenth Order Saint realm within thirteen years' time.
In the end, he could only place his hopes on the twelve primordial divine dragon bodies.
If he could refine those twelve primordial divine dragons, perhaps he would have a good chance at success in advancing beyond Tenth Order Saint realm.


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In this paper led by Nicholas C. Coops (see below for citation), Dynamic Habitat Indices (DHIs) are used to capture global terrestrial productivity dynamics.
The environmental regionalisation is conducted using an unsupervised two-stage multivariate clustering approach based on global DHI layers produced from over a decade of reflectance data produced by MODIS sensor onboard TERRA and AQUA satellites. The authors also quantify how well this approach can differentiate species richness of key taxa (amphibian, birds and mammals) as well as canopy eight, in relation to conventional regionalisation. In both cases, their clustering approach performs better than conventional maps.
To read the full article or for more information regarding their approach as well as existing caveats in this field, please follow the link to the paper.
Ecological regionalisations delineate areas of similar environmental conditions, ecological processes, and biotic communities, and provide a basis for systematic conservation planning and management. Most regionalisations are made based on subjective criteria, and can not be readily revised, leading to outstanding questions with respect to how to optimally develop and define them. Advances in remote sensing technology, and big data analysis approaches, provide new opportunities for regionalisations, especially in terms of productivity patterns through both photosynthesis and structural surrogates. Here we show that global terrestrial productivity dynamics can be captured by Dynamics Habitat Indices (DHIs) and we conduct a regionalisation based on the DHIs using a two-stage multivariate clustering approach. Encouragingly, the derived clusters are more homogeneous in terms of species richness of three key taxa, and of canopy height, than a conventional regionalisation. We conclude with discussing the benefits of these remotely derived clusters for biodiversity assessments and conservation. The clusters based on the DHIs explained more variance, and greater within-region homogeneity, compared to conventional regionalisations for species richness of both amphibians and mammals, and were comparable in the case of birds. Structure as defined by global tree height was also better defined by productivity driven clusters than conventional regionalisations. These results suggest that ecological regionalisations based on remotely sensed metrics have clear advantages over conventional regionalisations for certain applications, and they are also more easily updated.
Nicholas C. Coops, Sean P. Kearney, Douglas K. Bolton & Volker C. Radeloff (2018): Remotely-sensed productivity clusters capture global biodiversity patterns. Scientific Reports.


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We asked Paul Lowe, editor and food stylist for Sweetpaulmag.com, to share a cool holiday craft, his favourite holiday tradition, and what he hopes to find under the Christmas tree.
The craft: Sweater tree star topper
All you need for this cool craft is a cardboard star, an old sweater, a hot-glue gun and a piece of wire. I guess it's my Scandinavian upbringing, but I get such a warm, cozy winter feeling from wool sweaters.
Here's what you'll need
An old sweater
Good scissors
Piece of cardboard
Hot glue gun
1. Draw and cut out your star shape on a smooth piece of cardboard.
2. Cut a piece of the sweater into a square so that is slightly larger than the star.
3. Glue the sweater piece to the front of the star using a hot glue gun, make sure to get the fabric into all cracks.
4. Cut the fabric between the pointy parts of the star and hot glue the extra fabric on the back.
5. Hot glue the wire to the back of the star.
Favourite holiday tradition: A few days before Christmas I have a gift-wrapping marathon. I put on old holiday tunes, drink port and sing along. As I get more and more tipsy the wrapping gets more creative, and I usually fall asleep on the couch surrounded by paper and ribbon with only the dog to witness my shame.
Under the tree: I hope to find something in an orange box. A large one! I've been very good this year, Santa.


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3901 S Ocean Dr #1H
874 sqft | 1 bed | 1 bath | #A11159289
Resort like condo on the ocean with two pools, gym, tiki bar, convenience store and more. Spacious ground floor unit (still 5 feet above ground for privacy) with large kitchen and walk in closet. Polished marble flooring throughout. Relax on your balcony with a great view of the pool and ocean on the background. Pets ok. Great investment opportunity as can be placed in short term rental program to pay for itself and more! Updated 2023 monthly maintenance is $832.35/mo.
Interior Details
Interior Features
- Interior:Lobby, First Floor Entry, Fire Sprinklers, Walk-In Closet(s)
Beds & Baths
- Bedrooms:1
- Bathrooms:1
- Full Baths:1
Property Details
- View:Water View
- Stories:16
- Exterior materials:East Of Us1, Open Balcony
- Square Feet:874
- Garage spaces:1
Construction Details
Type & Style
- Property type:Purchase
- Year built:1969
Community and Neighborhood Details
- Subdivision:Tides
- County:Broward County
Financial Details
- Hoa fees:832
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Ranchi: State-owned Uranium Corporation of India Limited on Thursday told the Jharkhand High Court that the UCIL's mining area at Jaduguda is safe even as the court asked details of safety measures being taken by it.
The Corporation made the submission after the court recently took cognisance of a newspaper report that the waste of Jaduguda uranium mines are allegedly dumped in different ditches and ponds or in the mined area, causing health hazard to the inhabitants around the area and that drinking water was allegedly contaminated.
Representing on behalf of the public sector, advocate V Shivnath and Assistant Solicitor Mokhtar Khan informed the division bench, headed by Chief Justice R Banumathi, that the mining area is quite safe and the Corporation is quite vigilant on this front.
Further stating that the site has been inspected by a team of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board which found the mining area safe, the counsel submitted the UCIL has taken all steps to check radiation effects.
There are about 50,000 employees in the UCIL at Jaduguda and none has shown any sign of radiation effect, they said.
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Esquire names style director
Charlie Teasdale has been promoted from deputy style editor to style director at luxury men's magazine, Esquire. In his new role, working with fashion director Catherine Hayward, Charlie will lead the coverage of style, fashion, luxury and grooming across all of Esquire's platforms. From the May issue, Charlie will be co-editing a redesigned Style section alongside Johnny Davis, Esquire deputy editor and editor of Esquire's Big Black Book and Esquire's Big Watch Book.
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