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This week we're half way through the group season! Here's a quick idea/reminder for your group this week.
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Student Camp
- This summer our Student Ministry is hosting a Mission Camp June 23-27.
- Students - registration is open and spots will go fast, so sign up early and make the most of the early bird discounts.
- Everyone else - we have lots of opportunities to get involved. Check out the insert in your bulletin for more details and how to sign up.
Easter Service Times
- Easter is just 4 weeks away!
- We're planning 3 identical services for Easter Sunday this year at 9, 10:30 and 12.
- As you plan for Easter, we'd like to invite you to go to either the 9 o'clock or 12 o'clock services, so we can make the most room for new guests in our 10:30 service.
Sermon Title: Beast Mode, Part 5: Heavy Lifting
Main Texts: Matthew 6:12-15, Matthew 5:20, Colossians 2:13-14
This model prayer of Jesus' takes us through different dynamics of prayer: praise, submitting to His will, and making requests to Him. In this section, Jesus reminds us the power of confessing our sins.
Jesus introduces the concept by saying, "forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." One of the ways we must understand sin, is that it is a debt. There is a Creator God, who is the owner and sustainer of all that is in existence. He has given us His expectations of how we are to live. We owe Him our obedience. When we sin, it is like we have committed a crime against the highest Lawgiver in the universe. We now must pay the price for that crime. We are in debt.
Understanding this is key to understanding prayer. If all we do in our prayers is ask God for stuff then our relationship with Him is pretty limited. It would be like only talking to one's spouse when you wanted something from them. So part of talking to God is acknowledging when we've disobeyed. Prayer is not a spiritual version of wishing on a star. Prayer is the foundation of a dynamic relationship with the Living God.
Jesus then says, "lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil." This represents another way we must understand sin. God did not simply set up laws for humanity to test their loyalty. They are not arbitrary. They are the way this world functions at its best. Going outside of God's plan leads to destruction. That is why Jesus uses the word, "deliver us." He is asking that God would save us from falling into temptation and evil, because it is always destructive. Sin is not just a DEBT. Sin also brings DANGER.
Jesus then comments on the end of His prayer. He says if we forgive others, then God will forgive us. This should be terrifying to us. Which one of us forgives perfectly? So are we to understand God's forgiveness as conditional? That does not bode well for us.
To understand these troubling verses we have to understand that the Lord's Prayer is part of a larger sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. The point of this sermon is to address our attempts at trying to earn our way to heaven. Jesus uses His sermon to tell us that we would each have to be perfect, down to the intentions in our hearts. By the time Jesus is done with His sermon, we all realize that we are on shaky ground. None of us can make it to heaven. God is too holy, and we are obviously imperfect.
These verses are helping us understand on what basis we should communicate with God about our sin? Do we think God owes us forgiveness? Do we think we just need to say some words, and our sins are washed away?
There is only one hope for us. Our debt is paid because of what Jesus did on the cross.
So this affects how we confess. When we confess it is not that action that forgives our sins. Only Jesus' death forgives sins. So when we confess it is an opportunity to remember that THE DEBT IS PAID. Confession reminds us of how much we need the Gospel, every day. It gives us an opportunity to preach it to ourselves again. It gives us the opportunity to celebrate it again.
But secondly, confession is important because it reminds us of the danger of sin. Confession is part of our fight against sin. It is where in our communion with God, we bring before Him what we are struggling with. It is an opportunity to remember the consequences of sin and where it will lead.
In Confession:
Remember The Debt is Paid
See The Danger Displayed
If we do not understand these two dimensions we may fall into a few pitfalls:
we may avoid God when we are in sin, thinking we need to clean ourselves up first
we may treat sin flippantly, abusing His grace
Key Questions:
- HIGH/LOW: What was the high point of your week and the low point?
- ICEBREAKER: What is one superhuman feat, you've always wished you could do?
- READ: Matthew 6:12-15
- Why do you think Jesus refers to sins as debts?
- Jesus also indicates that sin is a danger. What sins do you think people often don't think of as dangerous? How are they dangerous?
- If God only forgave us when we forgave others, how would that work out for us?
- READ: Colossians 2:13-14
- We know that through Jesus we can have forgiveness from God. Why then do you think Jesus words it like he does in these verses? [hint: it plays into the overall message of the Sermon on the Mount]
- The Sermon on the Mount is showing what it would look like to try to be good enough to get to heaven. So here Jesus is making the point, what would make us think God would forgive us if we are unforgiving?
- He is forcing us to ask the question, on what grounds am I hoping for forgiveness?
- The Sermon on the Mount is setting us up to need a Savior.
- How does God's forgiveness inspire us to forgive others?
- How does confessing our sin to God in prayer, give us an opportunity to celebrate the Gospel?
- How does confessing our sin to God help us in our fight against sin?
- What keeps us from confessing our sins?
- What was the most impacting thing in your life, from the Beast Mode challenge?
- What things do you intend to keep doing?
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My software upload keeps failing - how should I configure MIDI-OX to make it work?
1. Open MIDI-OX and select your MIDI Output under Options > MIDI Devices.
2. Go to View > SysEx, at which point the "SysEx View and Scratchpad" window will open:
3. Go to SysEx > Configure, and enter the following settings:
4. Go to Command Window > Load File, to load the SysEx file.
5. Go to File > Send SysEx File, to transfer the file to the TC unit.
(MIDI-OX Version 220.127.116.115 was used in this example).
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The investigation began after police in the city of Taizhou of Zhejiang started getting complaints from people who say they were losing hundreds of yuan a day through a Wechat group.
Li Kangcheng, vice director of a local police station in the area, says their investigators decided to join the suspected group to follow up on the lead.
"The group had several hundred members. Sometimes, the gambling lasted round the clock."
A 'Hongbao' or red envelope, is a monetary gift traditionally given during holidays or special occasions in China, such as weddings or the birth of a baby.
They are part of Chinese tradition.
A 'Hongbao' option opened on Wechat just before the Spring Festival last year, and became instantly popular among millions of Wechat users.
The program itself allows direct money transfers to individuals or puts cash up for grabs in a designated chat group.
In the randomized option, the sender decides how much to give in total, and to how many people, but then leaves it up to the app to allocate the money randomly.
Officer Li Kangcheng says the organizers of the gambling ring set up through Wechat established a special set of rules.
"The game started after the organizer sent out the first hongbao. The person who received the smallest amount in the first round would then have to send out the next envelope with at least 200 yuan."
Police say organizers made profits by deducting at least 5 percent from every envelope.
Anyone who joined the group had to pay an initial guarantee of 100 yuan.
The players themselves took part by scanning 2-dimensional bar codes generated by by money senders.
Cheng Lingjie, divisional director with the Taizhou Public Security Bureau, admits gambling through Wechat poses a new challenge for police.
"The gambling on Wechat can be conducted everywhere and at any time. It's easy to become rampant, given that it's easy to join. A Wechat account and a cheap cellphone are enough."
So far, eight suspects have been arrested for organizing gambling, with more than 10 million yuan involved.
Gambling on the mainland is illegal.
Organizers, both online and off-line, can face jail sentences of up to 3-years.
Non-organizers found taking part are often given non-criminal punishments.


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Laundry Facilities
Laundry at Carlyle is easily accessible. Each tower has it's own laundry room in the basement. All machines are run via NYU Campus Cash and cost $1.00 per wash or dry. All laundry rooms are open 24 hours per day.
NYU Residents can access the Campus Cash account login via NYU Home.
Should you ever experience issues with the laundry machines, dryers, or card reader, you can submit a service request to Hercules by visiting their support site.
Should you ever need to be reimbursed for a load of laundry, you can submit a request via NYU Campus Cash here.
Laundry How-To
- Ensure that your campus cash account is active, that there are sufficient funds in your account, and that your NYU ID is activated.
- Load clothes in to an available washer or dryer. Note the ID number of the machine (located on the front).
- Address the machine selector panel (pictured) and swipe your NYU ID downward through the card slot.
- Select the corresponding number for the washer or dryer.
- The washer/dryer control panel on your machine will display the prompt to select a cycle.
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'Dalla Vita in Poi' takes top Taormina prizes
Robert De Niro, Colin Firth also honored at the festival
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Also on Friday, "Friendship!," a comedy from German director Markus Goller, won the prize as the best film from beyond the Mediterranean, while Emir Kusturica, the Serbian director, was honored for the Mediterranean prize for Dialogue Between Cultures co-sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter. Late Thursday, actor Colin Firth received the fifth and final Taormina Arte honor.
The main jury, headed by Berlin International Film Festival artistic director Dieter Kosslick, gave most of its honors to "Dalla Vita in Poi," the only Italian film in the prestigious Mediterranean competition, an intellectual love story centered on the letters of Katia, a woman with muscular dystrophy.
Cristiana Capotondi, a Roman actress, won her first-ever international prize with the award for best actress for her portrayal of Katia. Filippo Nigro, who played Danilo, Katia's love interest, won the best actor prize.
The only Mediterranean prize that did not go to "Dalla Vita in Poi" was awarded to Jorge Coira, whose "18 Comidas" (18 Meals) won him the best director honor. The film tells a group of intersecting stories centering on what characters do while eating 18 meals.
Among the festival's earlier highlights, Robert De Niro was given his own Taormina Arte Award, on his first visit to Sicily since the end of filming of his Oscar-winning performance in "The Godfather II" 37 years ago.
Additionally, Iranian director Jafar Panahi was presented with a Taormina Arte prize in absentia, unable to travel so soon after his release from jail in Tehran. Designer Valentino Garavani was honored with the City of Taormina prize.
The festival also mourned author and critic Peter Brunette, who died Wednesday of an apparent heart attack. Brunette was in Taormina to review films for THR.


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This article provides the information on "Dell Systems that ship with BitLocker Enabled Windows 10 May Present an Error When Attempting to Restore the Factory Image".
Dell systems that ship with the Windows 10 operating system and are equipped with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) capability will have Microsoft BitLocker encryption enabled from the factory. BitLocker drive encryption prevents the application of image files used to restore the Dell Factory Image.
There is no hardware fault with the system and this error is the normal result of attempting an image restore on an encrypted drive.
The error can be easily resolved by disabling Microsoft BitLocker before attempting to restore the factory image.
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44 Minutes (2003)
Critic Consensus: No consensus yet.
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Critic Reviews for 44 Minutes
All Critics (1) | Fresh (0) | Rotten (1) | DVD (3)
Apart from the interview interruptions, one cannot fault the way the actual shoot-out is handled in the film....
Audience Reviews for 44 Minutes
Stays true to the real-life incident of the North Hollywood LAPD shootout.
Super Reviewer
Excellent film and true.
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There will be an IRS Protest May 21st at noon local time (that's central time for us). Technically this is a tea-party event but may be an excellent opportunity to win over some fellow patriots and freedom lovers. More information can be found on this website.
Tea-Party IRS Protest
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To be honest, I'm not sure. As a matter of fact, those questions have kept me from doing this for a long time.
So why start now?
I believe a conversation is taking place that is shaping the future of the church, at least in America. Important questions are being asked about important topics like the Bible, doctrine, discipleship, and the church. I certainly don't claim to have all of the answers, but I do think that we need to engage with these questions honestly. If we want to be a part of God's mission on earth we simply cannot afford to hunker down in our camps and remain divided over non-essential issues. Yes, I realize that is more difficult than it sounds. Yes, I realize that means that we actually have to decide what is essential and what isn't. Yes, I realize that means that people from different camps need to sit down and talk with each other. Respectfully. And listen. Actually listen.
I digress.
I'm starting a blog because the public square has moved online along with everything else. People don't interact with each other face-to-face the way that they used to. I think this is sad, but I don't think protesting it is going to change it so I might as well get used to it if I want to participate in the conversation. There is an upside, however, in that the conversation is now more global than it ever has been. People from all over the world can share stories, experiences, and insights with one another instantaneously. That's important because it helps me remember that my middle-class American Christianity is not the only perspective. There is value in conversation and shared ideas. I've done the Facebook discussions, and the have their place, but that format doesn't really lend itself to the thoughtful reflection necessary to wrestle with the tough questions.
I'm also starting a blog because I believe following Jesus is a team sport. Yes, I know that there are elements of faith that are, and should be, intensely personal. I also know that I have no faith to share without a personal relationship with God. Having said that, the church is supposed to be a community. God called us to a body. We're supposed to love each other, learn from each other, and challenge each other. We're supposed to laugh together, cry together and experience life together. While an online community definitely does not take the place of a local church, online discussions can be a great way to stay engaged with and connected to a larger body of believers.
Finally, I'm starting a blog because following Jesus isn't always easy and doing it right is a full-life commitment. There are tough questions that need to be wrestled with, tough decisions that need to be made, and tough actions that need to be taken. Putting my thoughts in writing will help me wrestle with some of these tough questions. Sharing my thoughts with you will, hopefully, strengthen, sharpen, and challenge you as well as allow you to respond and do the same for me.


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Hosted in partnership with the Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM), the prestigious exhibition will kick-off 2018. Selected works will be on display at the Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) from January 11– February 10, 2018. The AGM is located at 300 City Centre Dr. in Mississauga. A Public Opening Reception will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend.
Sunday January 7, 2018, 10 a.m. – noon – Drop off of selected artwork to the Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM). We thank all applicants but only artists selected to exhibit in the 40th Annual Juried Show of Fine Arts will be contacted with specific guidelines for the drop off, condition reporting and admission to the show. Artists must make arrangements for their work to be dropped off on Sunday January 7 only. No exceptions.
Thursday January 11, 2018, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Opening Reception & Awards at AGM.
Saturday January 20, 2018 1 p.m. The Walk the Talk with VAM40 jurors at the AGM.
Saturday February 10, 2018 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Art Crit at the AGM.There is no fee to participate. Application required – Click Here for details.
Sunday February 11, 2018, 10 a.m. – noon – Artists need to pick up or arrange to have their work picked up from AGM. Works left at the AGM after Sunday February 11, 2017 will be charged $10 per day (no exceptions). Large pieces must be picked up by this same deadline, any costs of delivery must be arranged at the cost of the artist.
VAM40 Exhibiting Artists
Grazyna Adamska-Jarecka
Shahrzad Amin
Thelma Amos
Norman Barney
Pankaj Brijlani
Quratulain Butt
Mike Callaghan
Susan Dain
Leo Dias
Maria Drazilov
Courtney Fairweather
Jacob Freeman
Adam Gagnon
Phyllis Gordon
Anita Granger
Anran Guo
Diana Hillman
W.W. Hung
Lisa Irvine
Simon Jenson
Zbigniew Jurkiewicz
Inge Kjeldgaard Tajik
Lynne Mack
David McDougall
Guiseppe Morano
Margaret Pardy
Sherry Park
Maureen Paxton
Sasa Rajsic
Lori Ryerson
Sophie Sabet
Simone Sicard
Irene Sirko
Steve Spears
Joanna Strong
Linh Thai
Victor Torok
Steve Volpe
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Trump signs executive order aimed at rolling back ObamaCare
Redacción Agencias | 10/13/2017, 7:18 a.m.
US President Donald Trump signed on Thursday an executive order loosening some of the requirements set down for health insurance plans by predecessor Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA).
The president, who vowed to repeal and replace the ACA - popularly known as ObamaCare - has grown frustrated by the failure of the Republican-controlled Congress to pass a bill undoing the 2010 legislation.
"With these actions, we are moving toward lower costs and more options in the health care market, and taking crucial steps toward saving the American people from the nightmare of ObamaCare," Trump said during a signing ceremony at the White House.
Provisions of the executive order would end the ban on the sale of health insurance policies across state lines.
The text also contemplates the possibility of expanding what are known as Association Health Plans, which allow small employers to band together in pursuit of better-priced offerings from insurers.
Trump's proposal would likewise ease existing ObamaCare requirements for short-term policies, such as excluding coverage for pre-existing conditions.
Calling the executive order "only the beginning," the president said he will deliver "even more relief and more freedom" from ACA rules, while stressing that lawmakers must still produce legislation to end ObamaCare.
"We are going to pressure Congress very strongly to finish the repeal and replace of ObamaCare," he said.
The process of revising regulations to implement Trump's order is expected to take months.


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Mega T Green Tea Review
Mega T Green Tea is one of the most popular brands on the market, being seen on TV, heard about through TV infomercials, and otherwise, you can learn about Mega T Green Tea just about anywhere you might go.
With Mega T Green Tea, manufacturers claim that you will finally be able to lose more weight, burn more fat, and they claim that you will also be able to lose 20 pounds fast and lower cholesterol levels, leading to ultimately speaking greater health benefits.
Additionally, many are saying Mega T Green Tea is the best product ever created. But does it work?
Inside Mega T Green Tea
As you may have already guessed, Mega T Green Tea is centered around the ingredient Green Tea for weight loss.
Studies have shown that Green Tea contains concentrations of caffeine which can interact with the central nervous system to stimulate thermogenesis and burn stubborn pounds of fat.
Additionally, it provides dieters with high amounts of antioxidants which are especially useful for eliminating free radicals from the body and improving the immune system.
But what about the other ingredients in the formula? Let's take a closer look:
Chromium: This trace mineral is especially useful for diabetics due to the fact that it can keep blood sugar levels in check. This in turn decreases insulin production and reduces the amount of calories stored as fat. When used correctly, chromium may be able to curb appetite.
Calcium Carbonate: In a single long-term study, researchers observed that individuals with higher calcium levels tended to weigh less than individuals with lower levels. However, there is not enough research to prove that it's the result of the calcium.
Caffeine: Caffeine is a powerful stimulant that blocks adenosine receptors to trigger a flight or fight response in the body, resulting in heightened physical and mental performance. While the exact amount is unlisted on the official website, several secondary sources of information say that there are 50 mg of caffeine in Mega T Green Tea. This is less than a cup of coffee, so you might not get the fat burning results you were expecting.
Eleuthero Extract: More commonly known as Siberian Ginseng, this herb is believed to increase energy levels and physical performance. Although there is plenty of anecdotal evidence to prove it's an effective energy booster, there is not enough research to validate individual claims.
Fo Ti Root: A popular herb in Chinese Medicien, Fo Ti Root is believed to promote weight loss, but is also associated with liver damage.
Garcinia Extract: Despite supplement manufacturer claims that this herb is an effective fat burner, once again, there is little clinical evidence to prove that it works.
Guarana Extract: One of the few proven and effective ingredients in this formula, Guarana is a plant source of caffeine that offers as more than double the amount of caffeine in a single serving than a cup of coffee. However, it is unknown whether the caffeine found in this ingredient contributes to the total amount of caffeine found in the product or if it's added up separately.
However, considering the fact that it's listed further down on the ingredient list, you can probably expect only a small concentration of Guarana.
Bladderwrack kelp: While the iodine found in kelp may be able to help keep your thyroid healthy (which regulates your metabolism), there is no proof that it promotes weight loss on its own.
Gotu Kola: High cortisol levels (resulting from stress) may make it difficult to lose weight and Gotu Kola may be able to counteract this problem by relaxing the body and fighting anxiety or stress. However, it does not promote weigh tloss.
Should You Be Worried About Side Effects
In my opinion, proprietary blends should always send up a red flag, since you never know if you're going to get enough of each ingredient to help you lose weight or if you get too much of an ingredient and will experience negative side effects.
Since Mega T Green Tea contains caffeine, green tea, and guarana – I'd definitely approach this supplement with caution as it may cause the following negative side effects:
• Headaches
• Nausea
• Shakiness
• Increased Heart Rate
If you are taking any medications or know you are sensitive to stimulants, you'll want to consult with your doctor before use.
Getting More Out of Mega T Green Tea
This supplement is meant to be taken 3 times a day, 1 capsule at least 20 minutes before each meal. To start off, you should try taking only 1 or 2 capsules per day to ensure that your body can safely handle the stimulants found in Mega T Green Tea.
You'll want to stay hydrated while taking this supplement, so aim to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day.
Additionally, you'll want to limit your intake of caffeine from other sources to reduce the risk of negative side effects.
Also, a diet pill cannot compensate for a sedentary lifestyle and poor food choices – so now's the perfect time to get up and get moving.
Weight Loss Results
Manufacturers promote that dieters can lose as much as 20 lbs. while taking this supplement, and the longer you use it, the more weight you'll lose.
However, individual results are going to vary – and for some, it might not work at all. How much weight you lose weight taking Mega T Green Tea will depend largely on your genetics and your lifestyle.
Product Price and Guarantee
Mega T Green Tea, surprisingly enough, is not sold directly through the manufacturers at mega-diet.com. Instead, you are redirected to a different distributor by the name of CCA Industries Online, where you can buy it for $16.79 per bottle. However, you can get the supplement for much cheaper than that if you order from amazon.com – about $13 per bottle.
Even if this supplement doesn't work for you, it won't be breaking the bank. However, Mega-Diet.com does back its products with a guarantee anyway, so if you're not satisfied, you can return it for a full refund. Allow up to 6-8 weeks before seeing your refund credited to your account.
Mega T Green Tea – Our Recommendation
While I love that Mega T Green Tea emphasizes the use of Green Tea for weight loss, I'm not impressed with its overall approach. It contains too many unproven ingredients that simply look good on the label, and not enough information about ingredient concentrations.
While the price may make it worth testing at least once, I'd have to say that there are safer and more reliable supplements on the market, so don't forget to check out our top rated diet supplements before making a decision.


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Curb Appeal, a word we are all hearing more and more often these days. You'd probably be hard-pressed to find a single-family house built in the last 30 years where the first thing you noticed wasn't the garage door.
Garage door manufacturers and architects have begun to improve on the curb appeal of garage doors. With so many things to consider such as door styles, materials, pricing and color schemes, to name a few, its best to work with somebody who knows the in's and out's of a garage door. With over 23 years in the business, you can count on us. We know a thing or two about garage doors and will be happy to help walk you through the process. Call 888.870.4677 and ask for Mark.


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1. You begin on the Majestic station. Descend the stairs directly ahead. Follow the stairs all the way down.
2. Proceed through doors with a yellow access panel like the one seen here to the right of this door.
3. Pause to watch this guard pass through the door ahead. He will fire if you get too close. The panel turns from yellow to red, locking the door.
4. To the left is this yellow panel. Use it to proceed through the door.
5. More guards, but this time they are knocked out by an explosion. Avail yourself of one of their weapons - the Heckler & Koch G11. Proceed through the door with the yellow panel beyond.
6. Two guards patrol the corridor. Take out this one easily with your G11's primary fire.
7. Alternate-fire activates the G11's sniper scope. Take out this second guard on the left then proceed through the yellow-panel door.
8. This guard attacks from the right, then two more straight ahead.
9. There are three doors with yellow panels in this corridor. Two lead to dead ends, and this one at the far end of the corridor where an explosion occurs is the one you want. Grab the medkit before continuing.
10. More guards attack from the left, then these guards attack from the right. Prepare for a fight then proceed through the door with the yellow panel seen here on the left.
11. Immediately take cover behind the crate on the right. Use your sniper scope to take out the topmost guard seen here. More guards will enter the room from your left. Once you've dispatched them, take out the guard on the middle level seen here on the right.
12. Bodies will randomly drop medkits. Always check fallen bodies for supplies.
13. Activate the indicated switch and ride the lift up to the next level. Take out the guard patrolling the topmost level (inset).
14. Use this computer.
15. A brief cutscene shows some crates falling from above.
16. Jump by numbers. It looks simple, and it should be, but the jump from 4 to 5 is very difficult because of your short jumping ability. This is where many players get stuck.
17. The jump can be made to either ledge, but I find this ledge to be a bit easier. The trick is to do a running jump, then crouch immediately after you are air born. You may find it helpful to have 'Always Run' turned on under options/player setup.
18. To make matters worse, you'll immediately come under fire from this guard across the room, and more guards will enter the room from the door directly behind you.
19. Continue through this door with the yellow panel.
20. Grab the medkit then pass through the door on the right.
21. The lone guard in this corridor can be easily taken out with your sniper scope. Note that the G11 fires in burst mode while scoped.
22. Take down this guard and grab the medkit. Proceed through the door ahead and take down another guard just outside the door.
23. Turn left and guards pour in from these two doors. Continue through the door at the far end of the corridor.
24. Greet this guard just inside the corridor then continue through the door next to the yellow panel visible straight ahead.
25. Time for a moderate firefight against six guards, starting with these two seen here. Don't miss the medkit.
26. Two more guards patrol this corridor to the left.
27. Two more patrol below. Snipe them from this railing.
28. Hop over the railing or ride either of these lifts to the level below. The door visible to the left with the yellow panel leads to a dead end.
29. Drop in on this guard waiting at the bottom. Dispatch two more guards, one to the left and one to the right.
30. The view out the window is pretty cool.
31. Take the door on the left.
32. Through another door on the left you'll find this guard. Continue through a door with a yellow panel to the right.
33. Don't miss the medkit visible dead ahead. There are several ways to proceed at this point. I will walk you through the path of least resistance. Turn right and go through the door next to the yellow panel visible ahead.
34. Drop under the railing as indicated.
35. Continue through this door on the left. Use the burn marks on the other door for reference.
36. Next is this door on the left.
37. Open the door beyond and dispatch this guard waiting on the other side.
38. Ignore the stairs. Instead, grab the supplies (including an armor vest and medkit in the crate to the left) then proceed through the door visible next to the yellow panel straight ahead.
39. You'll be confronted by these two guards, plus a third on the right.
40. Continue through this door on the right.
41. This room looks very cool. Just make sure to avoid the sparks. Head to that small balcony ahead.
42. Stand on the yellow circle and this console lowers, instructing you to proceed to the rescue pods. Carefully approach the door on the right.
43. Crouch to avoid the sparks and proceed through the door.
44. This guard will be to your left and another will be to your right.
45. Proceed through the door seen here on the left.
46. The station is breaking apart. An explosion sends this corridor tipping to the right. Continue through the door straight ahead.
47. Take out this lone guard on the right, then follow the "Rescue Pods" signs.
48. Look up to witness the pods fleeing the station. Continue through the door straight ahead.
49. This explosion takes out the lone guard patrolling the hallway.
50. Pass through the next door then climb this long ladder.
51. Exit through this door marked, "Rescue Pods."
52. Follow the corridor left to your awaiting escape pod and end the level.


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There's good news for the folks who like to fish Leeville-area waters.
Janet Rhodus sent word that the Leeville boat and kayak launch is open with two slips for boats and two spots to launch kayaks. There's room for 60 vehicles/trailers and she said "tons of extras."
There's also a fishing pier for handicapped anglers.
The best part is that this is a no-fee public launch, and you won't have to pay a toll to cross the elevated roadway to access this landing.
Rhodus added that Phase II of the plan is a fishing reef as part of joint effort by CCA and Wildlife and Fisheries.
This is a big victory for Rhodus and the Leeville Launch crew, who pushed for this project during the past four years.
The top youngsters
Three young anglers took home 2014 King Fisherman titles when the Junior Southwest Bassmasters-Denham Springs club held its annual awards banquet earlier this month.
Alex Heintze of Denham Springs earned the title in the 15-18 year-old group with Denham's Justin Watts taking home the award among the 11-14 year-old anglers, and Wyatt Campbell of Baker topping the 7-10 age group. Heintze also boated the club's 2014 heaviest bass, a solid 5.64-pounder.
The club held 11 tournaments during the year and organizers Jim and Cindy Breaux promised that many for 2015.
Dillon King and Braden Blanchard completed the top three 15-18 group's anglers with Hanson Chaney and James Nelson second and third among the 11-14's, and Jackson Landry and Caden Sellers finishing the top three in the 7-10 group.
For the first time, the club honored the top Adult Division anglers, and it turned out to be Heintze's dad, Gil.
For more on this Junior Bassmasters program, call Jim Breaux at (225) 772-3026.
Maurepas road reopened
It took only a week to make bridge repairs leading to the access road to the Hope Canal boat launch on Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area in St. John the Baptist Parish.
The road was reopened Wednesday.
Waters close to shrimping
After state fisheries biologists ran shrimp-catch samples earlier this week, Wildlife and Fisheries' secretary Robert Barham signed off on a closure of most of the state's inside waters and a part of the state's outside waters.
The closure will take effect at sunset Monday.
Sampling showed the average white shrimp size in the soon-to-be-closed waters to be smaller than the minimum 100-to-the-pound count.
The closure includes inside and outside waters across the coast except the following areas:
- Lake Pontchartrain, Chef Menteur and Rigolets Passes, Lake Borgne, Mississippi Sound, the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, and the double-rig line in the open waters of Breton and Chandeleur sounds;
- State outside waters out to three nautical miles from the inside/outside shrimp line from the Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene Island west to the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal;
- All fishery jurisdiction waters claimed by the state beyond the three-nautical-mile closure zone.
State Shrimp Study leader Marty Bourgeois noted in the announcement that the state "continues to lead the country in shrimp landings."
The final 2013 numbers are in and showed that the state's near 5,300 licensed commercial shrimpers hauled in 98.8 million pounds of shrimp — all species of heads-on weight — with a dockside value of $178.3 million.
Classic roster full
Brandon Gray, an occupational hearing specialist, claimed the last spot in the 2015 Bassmaster Classic when he won the Bassmaster Weekend Series National Championship on DeGray Lake near Bismarck, Arkansas, last week.
He will join three Louisiana anglers, including Greg Hackney, the Toyota Tundra Angler of the Year; Pierre Part's three-time Classic qualifier Cliff Crochet; and, UL-Monroe's Carhartt Collegeiate Series Bass champion Brett Preuett.
Hackney was the first Louisiana angler to claim the prestigious AOY title.
The win also earned Gray a fully rigged Skeeter FX20, the boat he will take to the Classic set Feb. 20-22, 2015 on Lake Hartwell near Greenville, South Carolina.
Gray, of Bullock, North Carolina, used five-fish limits the tournament's first two days to move to the individual fish-off portion that earned the Classic berth. He finished second in the Weekend Series finals two years ago and lost by three pounds in last year's event.
He qualified through the Anglers Choice Series and blew out the competition with a 20-pound, 3-ounce total. Total Bass Addict tour qualifier Jon Griffith was second at 12-12, and Fishers of Men circuit qualifier Royce Davis was third at 9-4.
Kids out next week
A note for taking youngsters outdoors during two-week Christmas break.
With rain coming Tuesday and predicted for the day after Christmas, remember that even in moderate temperatures children are more susceptible to hypothermia than adults.
Make sure they have rain gear, and keep them dry and warm. There are enough synthetic materials on the market so that you don't have to have youngsters wear cotton.
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Last night the Planning Committee at North West Leicestershire District Council considered an application to demolish The Fox public house in Thringstone and in its place develop a care home for elderly people.
This application has been on the books at the council for some time.
In fact the application was first made in 2008, however, local people (and neighbours in particular) raised some serious and real concerns about many aspects of the proposals, not least regarding sewerage, parking, local wildlife and the general look and overbearing nature of the building.
After three years the developers have listened to these objections and come back with a much better solution that addresses each of the pertinent issues. This in itself is a great example of the real power that neighbours have when they raise their objections to unacceptable development proposals.
Last night I spoke in favour of the application at the planning committee. Whilst I understand that some local people still have a few reservations I am encouraged that the use of planning conditions (numbering around 30) in the application will ensure that the worst worries will be averted.
I am pleased to say that the application was passed subject to those planning conditions.
The construction of the care home will not only remove an eyesore, which is regularly subject to vandalism, from our village but in the long run will bring around 70 jobs to Thringstone and will prove to be a boost to local suppliers.
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The Wii U was our videogaming highlight of this year's Christmas. While it took a while to figure out the Wi-Fi setup, I was playing Nintendo Land a few hours later and didn't want to stop.
Nintendo Land serves mainly as a showcase of what the Wii U is all about, disguised as an amusement park in which you find a variety of games, some of which you can play alone and others with up to five players (one using the GamePad, four others with Wii-Mote and Nunchuks). All 12 mini-games are based on Nintendo's popular franchises, such as Donkey Kong, Metroid, Pikmin, among others, and as any mini-game compilation, they range from just "...meh." to "I can't stop playing this!".
If you have no one to play with, there is plenty to do as far as the single-player attractions go. I began by jumping right into the rhythm game, Octopus Dance. You play by using the analog sticks as your arms and mimic the diver's movements. It's easier if you're seeing the characters from the back, but sometimes your instructor will smack your Mii around and they will face you instead. When this happens, the characters will face you and the views on the TV and the GamePad switch. The dance progressively becomes faster and more complex. I wasn't keen on how my face was floating around in a submarine on the screen, it was incredibly distracting. But then again, I look awfully pale and sickly, so who in their right mind would want to look at that anyway? Big ghostly face on screen definitely draws the eye...
Moving on, I was attracted by the cuteness of Yoshi's Fruit Cart. In it, you ride Yoshi from start to finish by collecting all the fruit in the stage. You can see the position of the fruit on the TV screen, but not on the GamePad. You then use the stylus to draw an effective course that will let you eat all the fruit and reach the exit without using up all the fuel. Basically, we must use the background as reference point. It's a cool game that offers plenty of obstacles to keep things interesting, and it's definitely not as easy as it looks!
I tried Donkey Kong's Crash Course, but wasn't too keen on it. The stages are obstacle courses reminiscent of the original Donkey Kong game, and you must tilt the GamePad to navigate left and right, and use the analogs to activate platforms and elevators. I found it more frustrating than fun.
Also frustrating was Balloon Trip Breeze, which was incredibly difficult to control. Your Mii floats around strapped to balloons, and you control the trajectory by swiping the stylus on the GamePad, which creates a gust of wind that will transport your Mii through the sky. As if the touchy "gust of wind" control wasn't enough, there are obstacles to make your life miserable as you go, be it mines or giant creatures coming out of the water.
After those not-so-great experiences, I found Takamaru's Ninja Castle to be just what I needed for some fun. This is a on-tracks shooter where you use the GamePad's touchscreen to throw shurikens at waves of enemy ninjas. You can aim with the controller while you swipe your finger on the screen, and you must hold it upright to reload. It's a lot of fun, colorful and the googly-eyed ninjas are cute, but deadly.
I kept coming back to Captain Falcon's Twister Race even though I suck at it. While you can see your course from a third-person behind the vehicle point of view, you get a birdseye view on the GamePad, which you hold vertically and use to steer around the obstacles. The gyroscope is pretty good at registering the movements.
The competitive games involve a four against one type of gameplay. Mario Chase has one player as Mario on the GamePad and four others as Toad using Wii Remotes to hunt him down around Mushroom Kingdom. In Animal Crossing: Sweet Day four players collect as much candy as they can before being caught by the guards, which are controlled by the player using the GamePad. The more candy you gather, the slower you become. Luigi's Ghost Mansion puts up to five players in a maze, one playing as a ghost on the GamePad and the others trying to find him with their flashlights.
The team-based games rely on cooperation. The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest places three players as swordsmen using Wii-motes and one as an archer on the GamePad. Metroid Blast (which is based on the Battle Mii demo we played at E3 2011) places up to four players on foot with Wii-motes and Nunchuks, and one player on Samus' gunship using the GamePad. There are three game modes: Assault Mission (co-op against waves of enemies), Surface-Air Combat (ground players versus gunship player) and Ground Battle (everyone competes for tokens). Pikmin Adventure places one player as Olimar on the GamePad, and others as Pikmin using Wii-motes. I went through the entire adventure solo, though. Well, if you don't count the army of A.I. Pikmin, of course!
Participating in all the mini-games rewards you with coins, which you can then use to redeem for prizes. At the center of your park is the Central Tower. Clicking on the monitor lets you access a Pachinko mini-game, where you drop the coins to hit certain areas. Once all areas have been hit, you win a prize. Prizes become decorations and interactive objects in your park. The Central Tower is also a way to quickly access all the games without having to run to the respective attraction gate.
Your plaza will also be bursting with activity once you have activated the Miiverse. Miis from all over the world can be seen walking around, and you can read their messages, comment on them or post your own.
Overall, this is an interesting collection of mini-games. The different games and gameplay modes are used to show off the capabilities and versatility of the Wii U in ways that can entertain pretty much everyone, regardless of their skill with videogames. I honestly didn't expect much from it, and ended up pleasantly surprised.


text: Научные публикации в Scopus Публикации сотрудников Казанского федерального (до 2010 года Казанского государственного) университета, проиндексированные в БД Scopus https://dspace.kpfu.ru/xmlui/handle/net/92871 2018-08-20T12:47:10Z 2018-08-20T12:47:10Z Methods of genetic toxicology in the assessment of genomic damage induced by electromagnetic ionizing radiation Ryzhkin S. Margulis A. Kurinenko B. https://dspace.kpfu.ru/xmlui/handle/net/130649 2018-04-05T07:10:45Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Methods of genetic toxicology in the assessment of genomic damage induced by electromagnetic ionizing radiation Ryzhkin S.; Margulis A.; Kurinenko B. Medical or occupational exposure of patients and healthcare personnel to ionizing radiation (IR) can be a cause of genetic disorders. In this article we discuss the efficiency of the following tests used to comprehensively assess the effects of ionizing radiation on the genetic apparatus of a cell: The Ames test, the micronucleus test and the FISH method. We provide examples of their use, outline their advantages and drawbacks, estimate the possibility of designing more advanced test systems and discuss requirements for their implementation. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Unified approach to the entropy of an extremal rotating BTZ black hole: Thin shells and horizon limits Lemos J. Minamitsuji M. Zaslavskii O. https://dspace.kpfu.ru/xmlui/handle/net/130648 2018-04-05T07:10:45Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Unified approach to the entropy of an extremal rotating BTZ black hole: Thin shells and horizon limits Lemos J.; Minamitsuji M.; Zaslavskii O. © 2017 American Physical Society. Using a thin shell, the first law of thermodynamics, and a unified approach, we study the thermodymanics and find the entropy of a (2+1)-dimensional extremal rotating Bañados-Teitelbom-Zanelli (BTZ) black hole. The shell in (2+1) dimensions, i.e., a ring, is taken to be circularly symmetric and rotating, with the inner region being a ground state of the anti-de Sitter spacetime and the outer region being the rotating BTZ spacetime. The extremal BTZ rotating black hole can be obtained in three different ways depending on the way the shell approaches its own gravitational or horizon radius. These ways are explicitly worked out. The resulting three cases give that the BTZ black hole entropy is either the Bekenstein-Hawking entropy, S=A+4G, or an arbitrary function of A+, S=S(A+), where A+=2πr+ is the area, i.e., the perimeter, of the event horizon in (2+1) dimensions. We speculate that the entropy of an extremal black hole should obey 0≤S(A+)≤A+4G. We also show that the contributions from the various thermodynamic quantities, namely, the mass, the circular velocity, and the temperature, for the entropy in all three cases are distinct. This study complements the previous studies in thin shell thermodynamics and entropy for BTZ black holes. It also corroborates the results found for a (3+1)-dimensional extremal electrically charged Reissner-Nordström black hole. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Analytical synthesis of a functional observer of the state of a bilinear dynamic system Asanov A. Dem'yanov D. https://dspace.kpfu.ru/xmlui/handle/net/130650 2018-04-05T07:10:45Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Analytical synthesis of a functional observer of the state of a bilinear dynamic system Asanov A.; Dem'yanov D. © 2017, Allerton Press, Inc. The problem of asymptotic estimation of a linear combination of the state variables of a bilinear dynamic system using a minimum-order observer is considered. An algorithm for calculating the matrix coefficients of a functional observer using the technology of canonization of matrices is proposed, and solvability conditions for synthesis problem are derived. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Phase space analysis of the accelerating multifluid Universe Odintsov S. Oikonomou V. Tretyakov P. https://dspace.kpfu.ru/xmlui/handle/net/130646 2018-04-05T07:10:44Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Phase space analysis of the accelerating multifluid Universe Odintsov S.; Oikonomou V.; Tretyakov P. © 2017 American Physical Society. We study in detail the phase space of a Friedmann-Robertson-Walker universe filled with various cosmological fluids that may or may not interact. We use various expressions for the equation of state, and we analyze the physical significance of the resulting fixed points. In addition, we discuss the effects of the stability or an instability of some fixed points. Moreover, we study an interesting phenomenological scenario for which there is an oscillating interaction between the dark energy and dark matter fluid. As we demonstrate, in the context of the model we use, at early times the interaction is negligible, and it starts to grow as the cosmic time approaches the late-time era. Also the cosmological dynamical system is split into two distinct dynamical systems that have two distinct de Sitter fixed points, with the early-time de Sitter point being unstable. This framework gives an explicit example of the unification of the early-time with late-time acceleration. Finally, we discuss in some detail the physical interpretation of the various models we present in this work. 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z


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Vernon was glad to lend a hand to the Netherfield Eco Action Team (NEAT) at their plant stall this weekend.
NEAT has been running for more than six years now and was nominated for the Nottingham Posts' "Environmental Community of the Year" award in 2014. The group do amazing work to help the people of Netherfield live more sustainably.
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The two may pull the same Democrat-friendly lever when they enter the voting booth, but Pitt's brand of celebrity politics is far less incendiary.
The latest proof? Pitt posed for a picture with House Majority Leader Eric Cantor recently while attending the Horatio Alger Association dinner. The Republican even tweeted out the snapshot above this post to confirm the meeting.
One question–couldn't Pitt manage even a half smile while standing next to a GOP darling? The star of the upcoming World War Z looks like he's seen a ghost–or a zombie, to be precise.


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Alley no. 1, Electric Sky, was shot in September of 1991, so it appears I have an anniversary to celebrate!
In 1991 I was shooting a lot at night and I already knew that out-of-the-way urban areas (the more decrepit the better) were drawing me like a magnet. Electric Sky is not the first image of urban decay that I shot at night, but I think it's the first where I managed to create a fairytale version of the rundown urban scene I was looking at.
I didn't know why I was doing this at the time, and I certainly didn't have a series planned. It wasn't until the summer of 1993 that I had the required epiphany. Once I came to recognize the vision that I had been dancing around for so many years, the series took off. That summer was the true beginning of the series.
I was drawn to areas where people don't go, inside a busy, loud city – they were small, grungy oases, where it was quiet and where I felt comfortable. And there I would be, surrounded by incredibly stimulating newness – stuff you wouldn't see anywhere else but in places society shunned. Since they were barely, if at all maintained, the scars left by the elements (including the weather and people) only accumulated, making them more and more interesting the older they were.
I needed a lot of time to myself, and I needed to take pictures. The perfect solution was to walk down dark alleys alone with my camera at night. Okay, there were some obvious flaws with that solution! So after a year of this, I started asking friends to come along and watch my back. I'm grateful to the many, many people who have been foolish enough to assist me over the years (haha!) – no, I truly am grateful!!
The series has evolved over time. In the late 1990's I started bringing lighting equipment and colored gels. I would use my lights sparingly, but year after year my images had more and more of my light. In 1997 I switched to a 120mm Hasselblad camera – a big upgrade from the 35mm Nikon I had been using, resulting in incredibly sharp and detailed images. In 2004 I found myself in a position where I could sustain myself through my art alone. I stopped doing the commercial photography that had been my bread and butter, and this allowed me to travel extensively, adding dozens of new cities to the body of work.
But the heart of the series has always been my drive to dignify the places, and by extension, the people who are cast away. By transforming these locations into theatrical sets (made way easier when I started bringing lights!), I have always tried to create a stage without players, leaving it up to the viewer to create their own characters and drama, and hoping that ultimately the viewer feels compelled to step into the scene themselves, as I did 20 years ago.
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And on that note, I'll be giving a weekend workshop in my Chicago studio Nov 19 and 20. On Saturday I'll give a class on technique, both camera and lighting, including how to arrive at a personal vision. I'll be using a digital Nikon SLR. The Sunday class will be devoted to the business and marketing side; lessons on how to start or improve a career, both commercial and art. Before becoming a full-time artist, I was a commercial photographer, with various specializations.
If you are interested let me know – email@example.com – and I'll send you more info, including pricing, as the date approaches.
And finally, Canadian photographer Darwin Wiggett interviewed me recently for his blog: "Life and Learning Through the Lens"
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This month I'm excited to share the work of artist and photographer Xavier Nuez. Born in Montreal and now living in Chicago, Xavier's work has been featured in both galleries and museums and is included in numerous corporate, public and private collections.
Darwin: I notice that many of what I consider the best photographers are also musicians or musically inclined and that these photographers have some of the most evocative visual compositions. What is it about music and photography that gel so well?
Xavier: I've never considered the relationship between my music and my photography, so this is a new puzzle. There is something very meditative about the two, both in the production of the art and also in the appreciation afterward. When I'm shooting or playing music I can focus so intensely that nothing else exists, while I find it hard to concentrate most any other time!
They both seem to be art forms that require both left and right brain. In both cases you are channeling emotion through a mechanical instrument, an instrument that requires years and years of practice to master. And I must say here that I'm hardly a master with my guitar. I play just well enough to enjoy myself. There has always been a different level of passion and dedication to perfection with my photography.
It requires patience to master any instrument, and while I think most people understand that to be true with a musical instrument – that it takes years and years to develop the muscle memory and dexterity – I think most people underestimate the commitment required to master the technical skills required in photography, which includes not just the camera but the lighting equipment. So I guess another relationship is patience.
Lastly, creativity and expression are muscles that need to be exercised for you to be a good artist. Musical and visual art are just different muscles, and I do believe there are intangible benefits to my images, having more than one creative outlet.
Darwin: Besides being a fine photographer and musician, you do things like glaze and paint china and then make stunning detailed macro images of your work. I love the fact that you create art and then make additional art by photographing your first creation. What other art forms do you practice?
Xavier: Funny you should ask! For 15 years I was an avid sketch artist (mainly pencil) and occasional painter, but this passion has waned. Coincidently last week I bought a sketch pad because I miss drawing.
And for some years in my teens and twenty's I loved writing short stories. I still enjoy writing but I haven't written fiction in years.
I've always loved improv comedy and for a couple of years I studied with a group in Toronto. I wish this had been a bigger part of my life because it's clear to me that through improv you smash down so many barriers to self expression.
Darwin: Your alleyway work is mind-blowing! What is the worst thing that has happened to you while making your forays in the dark and dangerous heart of the city? And what is the best thing that has happened to you while making alleyway photos?
Xavier: Well thank you very much! When I look at this series, it's a little hard to believe how often I've put my life on the line. But the older I get the more cautious I become.
I just got back from Saint Louis where I just added a new image to the series. I spent hours during the day roaming through rundown areas, looking for something to shoot later at night. I had a long list of prospects, but I kept wondering if I should hire a cop for some of these – something I've never done. In the end I didn't, but I did bring several friends with me, unlike just one the way I usually do.
I've had many heart-pumping moments, and I've come close to becoming a casualty too many times, but the worst and best story has to come from Compton, CA. First, its Compton – made famous by the dueling gangs, the Bloods and the Crips. While in the middle of a shoot, a gang – 12 guys in black hoodies – chase me and my 2 friends back to my van. We have time to throw the gear in and lock the doors but then the gang surrounds the van and tells us to get out. It's surprising how organized they were – they were literally standing all around the van. I get the impression that if I try to leave, bullets will fly. Also, and this shows you how truly insane I can be, I'm holding out for the slim chance of actually going back to re-do the shot I was working on!!
It's a Latino gang and I speak Spanish so I lower the window a crack and try to explain what I'm doing, emphasizing that I meant no disrespect. We have a tense conversation for several minutes, until the gang leader (the only one without a hoodie) asks me if I'm Luis, the friend of a friend. I say, "Yes! Of course I am!" He then starts waving to the gang saying, "I know this guy! He's cool he's cool!"
In an instant I go from being a target to being part of the family – it was just a mind-blowing turn of events. I step out of the van and half the gang hugs me. They tell me I can go back to taking pictures, and that I'm safe within certain streets – I'm beyond thrilled that I can return to my photograph. Several of the gang members including Jorge, the leader, decide to hang out with us and I set up again for the earlier photo.
Ten minutes later a cop car appears around the corner skidding to a halt. Two cops jump out with laser guided hand guns and because I've jumped in front of the camera to protect the shot, I find myself staring at a vibrating red dot on my chest.
A minute later, we're all standing with our hands on the hood of the cop car. I'm waiting for the cops to relax before starting to explain what I'm doing, but Jorge jumps in and says "Do you officers know lieutenant Menendez? He's a friend of mine." The cops turn white and wide-eyed. They stare at each other and quickly return to their car, saying "We're sorry we thought something was going on here. Have a nice day." They get in the car and drive away and we never see them again. This gang has been paying off the lieutenant and you don't mess with his revenue stream.
Jorge then comes up to me and says, "You're not Luis, are you." I say, no, I'm not, and we both laugh. I ended up getting 2 of my best shots that night.
Darwin: You make fine art images and you do assignment work, which do your prefer or do you like both for different reasons?
Xavier: Assignment work was 90% of my income for 20 years. I haven't done a commercial gig in a long time – I'm not opposed to it but my art keeps me very busy. I'm thrilled that I can thrive by creating the images I'm truly passionate about. It's no longer something I have to squeeze in at the end of the day.
I enjoyed being a commercial photographer – being paid to create photographs was a dream come true. Shooting architectural interiors for magazines and interior designers was the bulk of my work, with fashion, industrial and product filling in the rest.
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As a work of Travel Channel like investigative "entertainment", Fan of the Dead is a pleasant if perfunctory tour through one of the genre's greatest triptychs. Limited in his use of clips from the various Romero films, while still capable of some convincing compare and contrast, Garreau begins by setting up his schedule, discussing his flight arrangements, and arriving in the US. Fast forward a few scenes, and we are smack dab in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh, where our guide somehow manages to sneak into the basement of the famous filmmaker's old production house. Sure enough, it's the cellar from the first Night, complete with workbenches and stairs that, today, lead to nowhere. Later, there's a convention sponsored trip out to an old airfield, a personal tour of the old salt mine that was used as the research facility/refuge for Dr. Logan and a bunch of angry army guys, and an eerie visit to the isolated manor used by Savini for his 1990 update. In true geek euphoria, Garreau marvels at everything. He is never nonplused or unmoved. Instead, he's like a pilgrim finally reaching his movieland Mecca, a land rich in every detail his good-natured passion for all things undead can provide.
However, that's all there is here. No additional information or outside commentary. Just Garreau, his itinerary and his ever present camera. While it would probably be too much to assume he could arrange one-on-one interviews with members of the cast and crew, the 'caught as part of a crowd' nature of some of the Q&A sequences is a tad irritating. As an explorer, Garreau also overstays his welcome. Clearly he is fascinated and fulfilled by everything he sees, so much so that he wants to drink it in as long as possible. Naturally, he assumes we feel the same way and languishes on minutia that even a dedicated "dead" head would find excessive. Imagine a Criterion like look at the various places where Romero shot his movies, removed of all journalistic objectivity and desire to enlighten and entertain and you get the idea. Luckily, the inherent fascination with the subject matter (who doesn't want to see where Bub and his rotting corpse buddies hung out?) as well as a few of the more telling anecdotes keep Fan of the Dead from being generic. Instead, much of Garreau's mania rubs off on his film, transporting us to a place, perhaps in our youth, where one particularly movie played over and over again - both in our technology of choice and in our mind.
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Captured on the internal microphone of the camera, most of the original "conversations" are thin and flat. No real resonance in the Dolby Digital Stereo remaster. Luckily, the voice over narration (including booming English voice) is very good, full bodied and easy to understand - if, as stated before, a tad too literal in what Garreau is trying to get across.
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We are treated to a still photo gallery and a collection of Cheezy Flicks trailers. That's it.
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Every year, thousands of travels take to the Memphis, Tennessee to visit Graceland and see where their favorite King of Rock and Roll once lived (and is now laid to rest). Currently, you can hop on a bus and traverse downtown Manhattan revisiting all the places where in the City Carrie and her matronly crew discovered Sex. Given their success, their universal appeal and identity, it's surprising that Pittsburgh hasn't come up with its own Zombie Tour package (perhaps they do - a Google of the concept turned up nothing). After all, George Romero has done more for the living dead than any other favored son filmmaker out there. Nicolas Garreau's Fan of the Dead is nothing more than a limited if heartfelt homage to the man who made many of his most potent nightmare possible. For its devotion and dedication, it easily earns a Recommended rating. But don't be fooled by the inference. There is little to this documentary beyond a good natured journey into one devotee's total geekdom. It's fascinating, if not quite definitive on the subject.
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