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Parma Italian City of Art
City of aristocratic cultural traditions, rich in precious works of art, Parma Italian City of Art is famous worldwide for its famous sons: artist such as Benedetto Antelami and Salimbene, Correggio and Parmigianino, Bodoni, Verdi and Toscanini, Stendhal and Proust and others. It is the administrative centre.
Parma's history speaks of famous lords (Visconti, Este, Sforza, Farnese, Borboni ) whose splendour shines even today in the many masterpieces that are scattered in the town and surrounding areas.
Parma Italian City of Art: the Unesco capital of culture 2020
For the great cultural tradition, Parma Italian City of Art has been chosen to be the Unesco capital of culture 2020, with the slogan: "Culture beats time".
The project is structured into 4 thematic work panels, called contemporary workshops - ten workshops-laboratory, seven exhibitions, seven shows and five productions - involving cities and territory, Emilia tourist district included. A project that collects and enhances the infrastructural and strategic vision results that have characterized the last years and with the promise of a shared realization with the citizens and with the different social, cultural, educational and economic actors for the next five years.
Parma Italian City of Art but also Unesco Creative City of Gastronomy.
It is considered the heart of the Italian Food Valley and one of the destination with the highest number of typical products protected with quality brands in Italy: PDO Parma Ham, PDO Parmigiano Reggiano, PDO Culatello di Zibello, PGI Porcini Mushroom di Borgotaro, PGI Coppa di Parma, CDO wines of the Parma hills and many others.
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A unique restaurant in Parma that that encloses two distinct souls Antica Cereria is a unique restaurant in Parma that that encloses two distinct souls linked together to offer ...
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Shoes in Parma for 96 years Melley is an historic shoes shop in the central street of Parma, via della Repubblica. Melley has always "dressed" feet of locals since ...
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Gioiellerie Camparini
A century of passion for fine watchmaking in Parma and Reggio Emilia From five generations, the Camparini family, the first Italian cutter of synthetic rubies for watches, has the passion ...
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Shopping in Parma looking for the latest new fashion trends Glam means charming, Guadalajara means shopping in Parma. In the city of art, good food and good living, also ...
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Ristorante La Forchetta
Quality Parmesan cuisine and seafood dishes in the centre of Parma In a charming neighbourhood, a few steps from The Royal theatre and the Cathedral (Duomo), La Forchetta restaurant ...
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8 million healthcare records were exposed, and common computer security vulnerabilities grew by 6%.
Healthcare accounted for the largest share of publicly disclosed data breaches in 2020, according to a report recently released by cyber-security firm Tenable.
To reach the conclusion in its 2020 Threat Landscape Retrospective, Tenable analyzed public breach disclosures from January to October 2020 to identify trends in breach data.
In the first 10 months of 2020, Tenable found 730 breach events resulting in over 22 billion records exposed. Tenable divided the data between 11 industry categories to determine which sectors were most affected.
Healthcare and education accounted for the largest share of data breaches analyzed (25% and 13%, respectively). By themselves, healthcare breaches alone accounted for nearly 8 million records exposed. Other frequent targets included computer systems maintained by government (12.5%) and technology (15.5%) companies.
By far, the most popular attack vendor in 2020, especially in healthcare and education, was ransomware. Some 46% of the breaches in those sectors were caused by ransomware attacks. Other leading causes of breaches in healthcare included email compromise (24.6%), insider threats (7.3%), and application misconfiguration (5.6%).
Tenable's analysis found that by the first two weeks of April 2020, 41% of organizations had experienced at least one business-impacting cyberattack resulting from COVID-19 malware or phishing schemes.
Vulnerability analysis shows that 2020 saw an 6% increase in common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs), growing from 17,305 in 2019 to 18,358 in 2020.
"The SolarWinds advisory in mid-December may have been the most alarming of the alerts issued in 2020 by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), but it was hardly the only one," stated the Tenable report. "CISA and other government entities, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Security Agency (NSA), issued several advisories regarding malicious activity from foreign threat actors."
The report details specific CVEs by vendor and by type of exploit. Copies of the report may be downloaded at the Tenable website.
Scott Mace is a contributing writer for HealthLeaders.

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Shumlin Campaign Cuts $275,000 Check to Gov, Forgiving 2010 Debt
More than two years after then-Senate president pro tem Peter Shumlin loaned his gubernatorial campaign $275,000, the now-governor finally got his money back.
According to disclosure forms filed Monday with the secretary of state's office, Shumlin dipped into his sizable campaign war chest on January 3 to fully repay himself for three loans he made to get his campaign off the ground during the summer and fall of 2010.
"It's always been the plan to pay the loan back," explains Shumlin's campaign treasurer, Kate O'Connor. "Luckily, we found ourselves in the position to do so at the beginning of this year. The campaign doesn't want to carry a debt."
Indeed, after decisively defeating former state senator Randy Brock in November to win a second two-year term, Shumlin closed out the campaign season with more than $915,000 in the bank. After raising nearly $88,000 during the past six months and repaying the 2010 loans, the governor now finds himself with nearly $707,000 cash-on-hand.
While it's not uncommon in Vermont for wealthy candidates to loan their own campaigns generous sums of money, it's rare to see a six-figure loan fully repaid. Typically, candidates who make such loans eventually forgive them — in essence, converting the loans into direct contributions — or they carry them forward indefinitely.
O'Connor wouldn't say whether the governor, who reported $10.6 million in assets in 2010 and $502,000 in income in 2011, considered simply forgiving the loan rather than being paid back for it.
The optics of such a move aren't great for Shumlin, given that he is essentially cutting himself a check with money contributed by large and small donors alike. But asked whether the governor anticipates any blow-back from donors of modest means, O'Connor says Shumlin doesn't.
"I think every contribution is important to the campaign," she says. "I think the people who give to the campaign — whether it's a $15 contribution or a large contribution — is giving it because of what Peter has to say. When the loan was made, it was a loan. We did that all along knowing that it was going to be repaid. I think the governor appreciates everybody who makes a contribution to his campaign."
Shumlin's personal wealth proved to be a crucial crutch for the candidate during both the primary and general elections in 2010. He made his first $150,000 self-loan July 9 of that year, just two days after he became the first Democrat in a crowded, five-way primary to run television ads in the race. Candidate Shumlin wrote another $75,000 check on August 8 and a final $50,000 check on October 22 — just two weeks before he defeated then-lieutenant governor Brian Dubie in a general election.
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It's hard to believe, but the month of May is already starting to wind down. Before you know it, the Detroit Lions will have their mandatory minicamp in June before breaking for a brief summer vacation. They will then return for training camp at the end of July, essentially bringing the offseason to a close.
Before we even start to think about what's coming up in the next couple months, let's take a moment to reflect on what's happened so far this offseason. The 2014 NFL Draft took place earlier this month, for example, giving Lions general manager Martin Mayhew another chance to reshape his team's roster.
Going into the draft, you guys gave Mayhew a 74% approval rating, which was the same as it was in January. Has Mayhew's approval rating changed at all following the draft? Let's find out -- vote now in the poll below and leave your thoughts in the comments.
For reference, here's a look at Mayhew's previous approval ratings:
April 2014: 74% approval
March 2014: 80% approval
January 2014: 74% approval
December 2013: 87% approval
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Analysis of factors affecting technical efficiency of arabica coffee producers in Cameroon
This study analyses the factors influencing the technical efficiency of arabica coffee
farmers in Cameroon. To carry out this analysis, a translog stochastic production frontier
function, in which technical inefficiency effects are specified to be functions of
socioeconomic variables, is estimated using the maximum-likelihood method. The data
used were collected from a sample of 140 farmers during the 2004 crop year. The
results obtained show some increasing returns to scale in coffee production. The mean
technical efficiency index is estimated at 0.896, and 32% of the farmers surveyed have
technical efficiency indexes of less than 0.91. The analysis also reveals that the educational level of the farmer and access to credit are the major socioeconomic variables influencing the farmers' technical efficiency. Finally, the findings prove that further productivity gains linked to the improvement of technical efficiency may still be realized in coffee production in Cameroon.
Keywords: Technical efficiency, stochastic production frontier, arabica coffee, Cameroon
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Particle accelerators are everywhere and their uses are very diverse: from the brain-bending theory behind the weirder kinds of particles which might be found at the LHC, through the physics and chemistry of materials, biology, engineering and archaeology studied at facilities worldwide, to the medical and industrial applications in which particle accelerators are used every day, there's a lot to keep up with.
These resources hopefully give an introduction to the relevant physics we hope to convey with the show. Combined with your own expertise—and the fact that it's OK not to know the answer to every audience question!—this should arm you with (or remind you of!) most of the knowledge you'll need for Accelerate!.


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Indiana Football: Hoosiers Cage Cards After Hot Start
BLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Hoosiers snapped a three-game losing streak to Ball State Saturday with a 30-20 victory over the Cardinals.
Read MoreBLOOMINGTON — The Indiana Hoosiers snapped a three-game losing streak to Ball State Saturday with a 30-20 victory over the Cardinals.
Read MoreWeekly prep, college and pro picks from IFN writer Nick Goralczyk.
Read MoreIOWA CITY, IA — The Indiana men's basketball team clinched an outright Big Ten Conference title Tuesday night at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
Read MoreCOLLEGE PARK, MD – IU got one step closer to bowl eligibility today.
Read MoreFORT WAYNE – IPFW men's basketball announced that it will continue its series with Indiana over the next two seasons, including a game at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
Read MoreBLOOMINGTON – A recap of IU's game against FIU with photos by IFN.
Read MoreNOTRE DAME – Despite a season-high seven saves from goalkeeper Sarah Stone, the Indiana Women's Soccer team fell to No. 13 Notre Dame on Friday night, 2-0.
Read MoreWeekly picks of local prep football games, college and NFL matchups from IFN sports writer Nick Goralczyk.
Read MoreFORT WAYNE – After a year away, the Shindigz National Soccer Festival will return to the Hefner Fields on August 21 and 22 for the 16th season of the event. "We're pleased to welcome the Shindigz National Soccer Festival back to IPFW," said Chancellor Vicky Carwein. "This is … Read More
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana football single-game tickets, with the exception of the Hoosiers' Oct. 3 home game vs. Ohio State, are now on sale to the general public. Tickets for IU's home tilt against the defending national champions go on sale Monday, Aug. 3, at 8 a.m. ET, though … Read More
Rosemont, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference led the nation in men's basketball attendance for the 39th consecutive season according to figures released by the NCAA. The Big Ten recorded an average attendance of 12,781 patrons per game, including regular season home games and all seven sessions of … Read More
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana freshman guard James Blackmon Jr. has picked up his second Freshman of the Week award from the Big Ten Conference. Blackmon Jr. scored a game-high 18 points in the Hoosiers 69-66 upset win over nationally ranked Ohio State Saturday afternoon. 16 of the freshman's points … Read More
BLOOMINGTON – When Nic Moore's name was announced during starting lineups Thursday night at Assembly Hall, it was a moment that many had been waiting to come for quite a while. Moore, a 2011 graduate of Warsaw, was back on the court in his home state and that … Read More
BLOOMINGTON – Indiana, a football team known for its explosive offense, answered the bell on defense when Penn State rolled into town for a Big Ten contest. 13 points allowed, five sacks, a blocked field goal, two interceptions and a touchdown scored. Those stats highlighted the spectacular defensive … Read More
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Won't a light fitting screwed to the wall look ugly?
Well, firstly, the fitting need not be attached to the wall. Many gardens now use lights built into decking, or free standing, such as stylish, traditional looking lamp posts – or more modern bollard lights.
Wall mounted lights come in all shapes and styles. Many looking for a traditional look will consider a wall mounted lantern style fitting, often matched with a lamp post in a similar style to create a theme. Many more modern styles are now available, each giving a different look and feel, as well as offering options as to how light will be distributed. Recessed outdoor lighting can also be installed, to provide a clean, unobtrusive finish whilst still giving off the desired amount of light.
I only really need to light my footpath; do I need a wall mounted light?
There are many outdoor lighting options away from wall mounted lights. There are a wide range of lamp posts and bollards that can be used to both define and light a footpath. In addition, there are a huge variety of floor lamps, which can provide a particularly welcoming, warm glow. If you are just looking to show the outline of the path then low level LED lights are an excellent way of highlighting a path, and can different bulbs emit either a clear light, or a more subtle blue light, depending on the desired style.
Isn't all this lighting going to cost me a small fortune?
Naturally, the amount of usage and the volume of bulbs will affect the overall cost, however, the developments in lighting technology should mean the costs are significantly reduced compared to even ten years ago. Energy saving light bulbs use less than half of the energy than the traditional incandescent bulbs. Many outdoor lights use LED bulbs which use 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs.
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A Referral written by a referring doctor is an important communication document.
An initial referral guides the cardiologist as to what your concerns are so those issues can be dealt with initially.
For subsequent consultations the referral not only serves an administrative purpose, it also provides the cardiologist/ physician with up to date information with respect to recent investigations, other procedures or illnesses the patient may have had, and importantly the current medications the patient is on. With respect to the last point, it is not infrequent when the patient is not taking the medications on the referral letter so this serves as an important back up.
HeartWest understands that the "referral request" can be burdensome and we apologise for this. However, it is in the best interest of the patient.
As HeartWest has grown so too has its services with ready access to subspeciality cardiologists (heart failure, electrophysiology) respiratory, nephrology, general physician colleagues and others. Sometimes, a referral will be made between specialists (However this referral lasts for only 3 months). If you are satisfied that the patient requires ongoing review then an ongoing referral will be required.
August 2020 MBS Cardiac Services Review
There have been multiple changes to the MBS item numbers for cardiology investigations ( link here) which affect both the referring doctor and the reporting cardiologist.
There have been 29 deleted item numbers and 18 new item numbers for ECG, ECHO and STRESS TESTING services. There are new limits on who can refer for tests , test indications and how frequently these tests can be performed.
It is critical that referring doctors become familiar with these rules before referring patients for tests to avoid unnecessary problems with bookings.
Heartwest will be pleased to assist referring doctors with test choices and in providing correct information on referrals.
For some clinical scenarios, a referral for a cardiology consultation before ordering tests may be the best approach.
Please use the links below to download referral forms
The PDF format is an exact copy of the paper form.
The RTF format is suitable to create a template for Medical Director and Best Practice and other medical software packages. Do not open the RTF files in Word or any other editor. If the files are opened, even if no changes are made, they may be altered and made unusable.


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The new Discotek Blu-Ray of Project A-ko has finally begun to make its way into everyone's hands! I was eagerly awaiting this and hoped to have it for Christmas, but a few days after was still OK. This disc is so jam-packed that when I put it in, I spent so much time looking at the supplemental materials that I had to go to bed without actually seeing the movie. These are some of the best and most extensive extras I've ever seen on a DVD that wasn't part of some premium set. This release is basically an A-ko encyclopedia.
I regret that I can't make any screencaps, I just bought a new PC and it doesn't have an optical drive. I thought I could do it on PS4, but it doesn't let you make caps from DVDs. But for what it's worth I will say the movie has never looked crisper or brighter, and there are some things that have been in plain sight that just weren't noticeable due to blurriness. Did you know that there was a Project A-ko Secret File VHS in C-ko's bento? I didn't until now, and I've watched this dozens of times. Now I can't unsee it! And here I had been under the impression that the soft look of the first movie was an artistic decision. It looks great and is now the definitive way to watch the movie, but the restoration is not perfect, and some flaws like a constant film grain and newly-visible scratches on the film and cels are the tradeoff. We may yet be buying this again in a couple years…
The subtitles are based on a new translation and while it's not too far from the CPM sub script, it feels more natural and I'd say it's an improvement. Signs and background text are also now subtitled, something that is very welcome. The good old bad old English dub is still there, along with almost all of the other content from the CPM releases. No Espanol, although I know a Spanish dub exists.
I alluded to the extras before, here's a rundown of what you'll get:
A reversible cover, one with the new art and the reverse with the traditional poster art
Two commentaries, one with Yuji Moriyama and another with Miki Ito, Emi Shinohara and Michie Tomizawa
A full storyboard-to-screen animatic (basically you're getting the storyboard books for free!)
That outtake, where A-ko has a see-thru shirt
Vintage press conference and video press materials
The CPM motion comic, based on the US comic book
Music Videos
Interview with Moriyama (from CPM 2001 release)
The Secret File
An all new featurette about the cancelled CD-ROM game, with some different footage than Youtube
Another all new interview with Zito and Carbone about the music of Project A-ko
A number of Japanese theatrical trailers and TV spots
The Sci-Fi Channel Saturday Anime TV spot
CPM's Remastered Edition advert
"Supernova" Sales Reel – this one's inclusion blew my mind, but in a good way. Hilarious!
Key Art and color works – My favorite part! I saw a few things here I've never seen before.
Model sheets – Scans from the artbook, separated by subject with no text. They even include the nudie stuff!
Storyboard pages of deleted scenes
Video and Audio release gallery
Program book and pamphlet
Promotional Materials
Merchandise – I actually found this one a bit underwhelming, only pictures from publications of the items and it definitely doesn't cover everything out there. No models, for example. Maybe in the extras for the sequels…
PC-88 Game – Pictures of the case, an overview of the game and of all of the cutscene images, presented in chronological order.
Liner notes and trivia
About the Restoration overview and history
Mischief Gallery – A gallery of single-frame gags that were often not even fully on screen in the theatrical release. Glad they did this, it saves me a lot of trouble! Or it will, when I get a Blu-Ray drive for my PC.
And of course, these are all just subject headings, actually exploring these will take you quite a while. Some Easter eggs are also mentioned on their Twitter. I highly recommend this DVD, it would be a bargain at twice the price! I bought mine through TheRightStuf, from whom I got my VHS copy all those years ago. They're not paying me for linking to them, but they can if they want.


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When you live in Thailand, it is advisable to take out private medical insurance, which can help prevent expensive medical bills if you have a health problem. When you look at the many health insurance providers online, you will see many options you can choose, which means you will need to do some research before buying yours. Below are some of the considerations you will need to factor into your search to help ensure you get the best medical coverage when living in Thailand. Pre-existing Medical Conditions If you already have an existing medical condition, you will need to find a company that will include this in your policy, depending on what the problem is. Some insurance providers will not offer coverage for pre-existing medical conditions. If you lie on your application and during t
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There are many things to consider when choosing a kindergarten for your little one. Aside from the cost, school reputation, and location, the teacher is one of the main factors you should focus on. The kindergarten teacher is in a unique position to shape your child's young mind, that is why they must be brilliant at what they do. Here is why you should assess the teacher before anything else. Passion – If you've ever visited the American kindergarten school in Bangkok, you'll find passionate teachers who love their job. This is one of the most important characteristics to look for in a kindergarten teacher. If they don't like the job, they won't go that extra mile for the kids. The teacher should have a burning desire to make a difference in the lives of every little person that walks t
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Read MoreA trip to Bangkok is the perfect opportunity to pamper yourself and ensure that you have a fantastic time on holiday in Thailand. There are many ways that you can treat yourself during your stay in Bangkok that will leave you feeling great and ensure you have an excellent holiday in the Big Mango. Below are some ways you can pamper yourself while on holiday and have a relaxing time in this vast and busy city. Treat Yourself To A 5-Star Hotel When you look at the cost of a 5-star hotel in Thailand compared to where you live, you will see that they are much more affordable in Bangkok. You can treat yourself to a luxurious hotel when you stay in Bangkok, which is an excellent way to pamper yourself. You may even be able to afford a suite rather than a hotel room, giving you plenty of space
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Read MoreThere can be many reasons why you have jewellery or gemstones, and you do not know what they are or their value. You may have inherited them or bought them while abroad and did not receive any certification with them. Whatever the reason, you can easily find out what your gems are and their value by having them appraised by an expert. Below are some ways to find a reputable expert local to you that can identify your gemstones and let you know how much they are worth. Search The Internet For An Expert Service When you use the internet, it is easy to find all sorts of businesses and services, including gemstone identification services. Companies are providing this service worldwide, and all you need to do is take your gems or jewellery to them, where they will assess and value them. If you
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About Listen To Your Body
The LTYB journey began back in 2001 when Founder Ben Fletcher was a One on One Personal Trainer out of Ascot Vale in Victoria.
Ben and his team of more than 40 Personal Trainers from 2001-2009 developed super high standards of Personal Training and changed the lives of thousands of members.
In 2009 after 200,000+ Personal Training sessions, LTYB took a left turn in the road to create a Unique Group PT Model that is truly unique to all member types.
Firstly, there are 3 predominant options for people looking to join a fitness facility.
1) Join a mainstream gym
2) Join a Group Fitness Model
3) Employ a Personal Trainer
Although the 3 options can work for many people, the issues can be:
A mainstream gym will be suitable if you have a high training IQ, plenty of experience, can program for yourself and understand correct techniques.
A group fitness model can be suitable if you have no limitations, a strong fitness background, understanding of correct movements and happy to try and keep up with other members in the class.
Employing a Personal Trainer can work if that specific Trainer is very well skilled, can connect to your goals and is financially viable to see a Personal Trainer 2-4 times per week for an investment of up to $10,000 per year.
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This enables you to book when suits you, train at your pace under the guidance of a Personal Trainer and not lock yourself in for any length of time as majority of members enjoy our week to week membership.
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Penang Property Finder.
Walking or getting lost in Prangin Mall Penang? Probably while having fun lying on the lovely beaches in Penang imaging you are up in Bukit Bendera or Penang Hill.
Then came down to earth finally realizing you are in Gurney Drive looking for apartment in Penang Property Finder.
I know you sounded lost as purchasing a home can be considered quite a big decision if you want to get a home for the first time or getting one from over the sea. That is right, in Penang or Malaysia.
So it makes sense to think hard getting a Penang Property Finder, one who not only has intend to sell a house. But one who is able to know the house before getting you to see it.
Jack Ong is the man for the job. Accommodations in Penang and Butterworth are in the palms of him and his teams.
Just let Jack know which part of Penang property you have interest in and next minute Jack drive around town with his buddy getting the best priced location to your needs and specifics.
Buying a real estate property is not an easy task. First you have to manage your finances. How much are you willing to pay? Are you on tight budget?
Are your funds sufficient enough to pay for the ideal house you are eying to buy? These are just some of the questions you need to ask yourself before purchasing a real estate.
Jack Ong is a highly successful Penang Property Finder specializing in the selling and looking after his clients interest.
He credits his success to hard work, integrity and honesty. Clients continue to refer him over and over again. I can tell you he is your man for the job.
Be it you are investing for long or short term. Or your intention to retire here in Penang, Jack has condos, apartments, pre wars houses or shop lots for your choice in Penang Malaysia.
Jack knows where are places not to look for owning a property in Penang too. So talk to Jack here.
What a find? I was told the latest prewar house is up for sale in Penang. A whole long row of 5 pre war houses. It is in the heart of Georgetown, behind Gama Supermarket.
The asking price is RM1.4M and free hold land. Owner wants to sell all 5 units to 1 person. And all 5 units are with individual title deeds.
Need accommodation in Penang? Thinking of starting F& B hospitality business? These pre war straits eclectic houses are now in hot demand. If you know Gama supermarket, it is also within bus routes, everything within walking distance.
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Geoff Keighley has been hosting the E3 Coliseum for a few years now but now is backing down due to all of the recent controversies surrounding the showcase. The Dorito Pope himself has confirmed the news, citing he wasn't comfortable with what's been going on with the ESA and the talk around the show as his reasoning.
"Given what has been communicated about E3 so far, I just don't feel comfortable participating this year," Keighley told The Hollywood Reporter. He added, "For the past 25 years, I have attended every Electronic Entertainment Expo," says Keighley. "Covering, hosting, and sharing E3 has been a highlight of my year, not to mention a defining part of my career. I've debated what to say about E3 2020. While I want to support the developers who will showcase their work, I also need to be open and honest with you, the fans, about precisely what to expect from me."
As mentioned in our earlier coverage about a recent E3 exhibitors leak, Ever since E3 opened to the public, the general reaction from the industry side of the spectrum has seen a massive decline in the showcase's integrity and what it has to offer. Pair that with the massive leak that put all media and influencers in danger when their full names, addresses, and other personal information was leaked, and we've got a very interesting predicament. The ESA has yet to issue an apology that the industry felt was genuine, so it will be very intriguing to see how E3 2020 pans out in terms of attendance and the quality of work it spawns.
While the showcase is still turning out huge audience counts, the number has been on the decline since going public and the recent worries of too much hype over what's actually delivered. With big names like EA, Nintendo, and Sony also throwing in their proverbial towels, the evolution of what E3 has been, is currently, and will be has been one to watch and – at times – almost cringe at.
What do you think about Geoff Keighley's withdrawal from the E3 Coliseum? Thoughts on E3 as a whole? Hit us with them over on Twitter @PrimaGames.


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4 pieces chicken wings, cut into 2
3 pieces pork cutlets, cut into 2
8 pieces chorizo de Bilbao, sliced
olive oil, as needed
1 whole head garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped finely
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped finely
3 cups Spanish or Arborio rice
1/2 teaspoon saffron
1 big red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup green peas
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 pieces squid, cut to 1" rings
1/2 pound mussels
1/2 pound Manila clams
1/4 pound big shrimps with shells
In a bowl, rub the chicken wings with 1 tablespoon minced garlic and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Do the same thing with the pork cutlets. Put the saffron in a small bowl with 2 or 3 tablespoons of hot water. Set aside to be used later.
Heat a paella pan to high and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Brown the chicken wings for about 4 to 5 minutes until cooked. Set aside. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown the pork cutlets for about 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside. Toss in the chorizos for 1 or 2 minutes and set aside on the paella pan together with the chicken and pork cutlets.
Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and brown 1 tablespoon of garlic, add the onion and cook until golden transparent. Toss in the chopped tomatoes and cook until wilted.
Add the rice and mix everything together making sure rice gets coated evenly with the mixture. Add the saffron and the green peas.
Pour 3 cups of hot chicken broth. Add the squid, mussels, and clams and mix well. Arrange the red pepper strips and decorate on top.
Cover the paella pan with the lid, bring to a boil then immediately lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or more until rice is cooked.
*Serve with lemon wedges if desired and garnish with flat-leaf parsley on top.
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Hi All,
As parents we all know the importance of children in our lives and the devastation that would unfold if a loved one was to be lost ….. please follow the links through to read a small amount of Robbie and Kate's life changing story.
Below you will find information that has been provided by Liam Wilkinson to help promote fundraising for Pre-eclampsia.
Please help support Liam, Robbie, Richard & Tom by purchasing your own pair of #4theo socks, the M&J section will give players permission to wear the socks in matches until the end of the season, there is lots of interest already being shown so please support where you can it will be most appreciated.
On Sunday 24th April 2016 Liam Wilkinson and 3 of his lifelong friends, Robbie Crussell, Richard Carter and Tom Clarke are running the Virgin London Marathon, in memory of Robbie's son Theo and to raise awareness of the condition Pre-eclampsia. Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition which affects thousands of pregnant women in the UK every year.
Please follow this link if you would like to read about our own experience of Pre-eclampsia and our reasons for fundraising and running the London Marathon. http://www.4theo.co.uk/news/2015/8/21/our-first-ever-marathon and also Kate's friend Francesca abseil of Northampton's National Lift Tower which height is 418 feet.
Our fundraising target is £8000 and we are currently nearing £6000 thanks to the generosity of friends, family and associates.
To help us reach our fundraising target we have designed some special edition rugby socks which the club have given permission for the senior teams and Colts to wear on the weekend of the 9th April in their respective games. There will be representatives from the charity at the club during the weekend with information on the disorder.
We have junior sizes on order and we would like to involve the mini and juniors and parents in the fundraising. The socks are £5 per pair and if we sell all pairs we stand to raise £900 towards our target.
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Generations ago, across the prairies and other isolated areas, people would gather wherever they could for some form of worship time. Often these would be led by the local lay people. If the region was very remote, there might only have been one family involved. But they set aside time to remember that even in their isolation, they were not alone. Singing familiar hymns, reading familiar scriptures and sharing in prayer would be an anchor for them.
Here's a short video reading of 'A New Creed' that you might want to use as a Call to Worship.
Laura has prepared some resources for us to use in our own homes, at a time that works for you. (You can also download this and print it at home if that works better for you. Click the link below.)
ESQUIMALT UNITED CHURCH ~ Sabbath Time Worship for use at Home, March-April 2020
Words of Welcome: Welcome to this time of worship. While we will be sharing it together at different times and in different ways and spaces, know that in this space we share our praise, our living and our commitment to be as the Christ to everyone. In this space divine love is truly with us. In this time the Christ comes to meet us. In our words and action Spirit is moving and showing divine love and peace in our world. This is sacred time, a time when we are invited to just come and be, allowing the cares, stresses and struggles of daily life to stop.
Invocation prayer: Loving presence, we come before you at this time to offer our thanks for all that you give us. As the seasons change from chilly winter nights to warm spring days, we are thankful that you abide with us through all change. In each season that comes and goes, even the seasons of our life, you remind us that something new springs forth. Come and be in our midst as we offer our words of love and praise, singing our songs of renewal with all creation.
Isaiah 40:27–31: Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, "My way is hidden from the divine one, and my right is disregarded by my God"? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The divine one is everlasting, the Creator of the ends of the earth. They do not faint or grow weary; their understanding is unsearchable. They give power to the faint and strengthen the powerless. Even youth will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the divine one shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
My Name is Joy: God, you call out to me, and I feel your presence like the great swells of the sea. My soul swims in this sea of joy and delight, which flows and runs from you. And then I no longer simply feel joy, I am joy. For you, O God, lady joy and lady love, have transformed me into yourself. And now my new name is joy, and my new name is love, even though I love so little. For now I live by joy and love by love. ~ By Marguerite Porete who is one of the most compelling figures in the galaxy of medieval mystics. We only know that she was a Beguine in the region of Hainau and that she insisted on teaching publicly. Her book, The Mirror of Simple Souls, was condemned in 1300 but she refused to be silenced. This book, lost for centuries, is now studied widely and with growing astonishment. Marguerite was burned at the stake in Paris on June 1, 1310, the first Beguine victim of the Paris inquisition.
2 Corinthians 4:13-18: Just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture – "I believed, and so I spoke" – we also believe and so we speak, because we know that the one who raised Christ will raise us also, and will bring us with you into their presence. Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people may increase thanksgiving to the glory of divine love. So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.
Prayers: Creator, some are sorrowful and grieving, some doubting and skeptical, some are checking in with family and neighbours, many are worried that loss of employment will remove what limited security they have, some are working to provide physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual care to others and all of us are in this present life together. Bless us all with generous courage, patience and kindness, so that we might live in health and fullness.
Holy light, ground of my being, healer of my soul, today as our planet is being swept by this new virus, I am grateful for all the healers and their support teams, for researchers and cleaners, for all working day and night to limit the spread of the virus and to care for those who have contracted it. Their courage and commitment are such an inspiration. Lend them your strength, keep them safe we pray. Encourage us to find ways to reach out and support one another, each following guidelines that will help us stay safe while doing what we can. I ask that you hold each of us so close that we know you are walking with us, lending us your strength and lighting our way with hope.
You lift us up to the heights, holy breath. On wings like eagles you enable us to soar with the possibilities of revolution and of transformation both within our own souls and within our world which needs so much care. And yet it is not the bright skies where we most often live. We are here with our feet on the ground – leaning into your presence with us as we try to walk without fainting: walk through the shadows of death and ill-health and addiction; walk through life changes: moves, births, aging, loss. We need your strength to not grow weary as we continue to hope for new life amidst old attitudes and injuries. We long to run and not grow faint as we challenge demeaning political tirades that seep into our own daily encounters; and as we work for your compassion and wholeness for all people, all creatures, and the very earth. Lift us up to the heights, holy one, so we may again catch a glimpse of the vast possibilities of your shalom; your peace, even as we pray for it here on earth by praying together.
A version of the Lord's Prayer ~ New Zealand: Eternal spirit, earth-maker, pain-bearer, life-giver, source of all that is and that shall be, father and mother of us all, loving god, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by all created beings! Your commonwealth of peace and freedom sustain our hope and come on earth. With the bread we need for today, feed us. In the hurts we absorb from one another, forgive us. In times of temptation and test, strengthen us. From trials too great to endure, spare us. From the grip of all that is evil, free us. For you reign in the glory of the power that is love, now and for ever.
Blessing: Siblings of the divine, even when we are scattered, we are not alone. Divine love is with us and connects us one to another even when we cannot see. Let us live with forgiveness and grace in these days, with compassion and love as we are one family throughout the world. May the love, light and companionship of Spirit sooth your soul and bring you peace.


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Rattan garden furniture set in grey which has only ever been used infrequently inside a summerhouse. The furniture is structurally as new, with only some sun fading to cushions on one side. This would be barely noticeable if dressed with some extra scatter cushions.
The item "Rattan garden furniture set grey" is in sale since Sunday, October 24, 2021. This item is in the category "Garden & Patio\Garden & Patio Furniture\Garden & Patio Furniture Sets". The seller is "bangerscat" and is located in Rugby. This item can't be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.


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Chelsea have reportedly lost out on one of the summer transfer targets, and it's Manchester United that appear to have got there ahead of the Blues.
Italian newspaper Il Messaggero report that Man United are close to agreeing terms with Lazio defender Stefan de Vrij for a price tag of £30m.
The 24-year-old has been at Lazio since 2014, and despite being kept out of first team action for lengthy spells due to a knee injury (and subsequent operation), he has made a big impression at the club.
With Chelsea looking to strengthen their defensive options, de Vrij could provide Chelsea with further depth in the centre-back position. But if the reports are true, he'll be heading for Manchester, not London.
Given his £30m price tag, and his injury history, it looks as though Chelsea may have bowed out of the race to sign him, opting to let United take the risk instead.
Regardless of whether Chelsea can bring in new blood this summer, Kurt Zouma could provide added depth to Chelsea's defensive options if he can put together a first team run in the latter stage of this season. The Blues also have plenty of bright young talents currently out on loan.


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You have to guess more words in this 4 Pics 1 Word style puzzle! Sometimes you don't have the solution and we are the one who helps you with this problem. Did you look at the pictures and you've got no idea what they represent? Check out this website. All answers for this Iphone, ipad and android game are online. See extra movie to be sure the range is also correct.
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Short Hair With Bangs Diamond Face. Hairstyles that add width at the chin area and the forehead area, or shoulder length wispy work well. This is a very nice cut which adds hair in all the right places and compliments diamond face shapes.
No matter if your hair length is long or short, bangs allow you to change up your style and make a statement without having to go for the full chop. Adding lots of layers to both your bangs and the rest of your hair allows you to get in on Not only do face-framing bangs look so damn good, but the cut also works as a trick for transitioning from bangs. If you go to a Slanting bangs, characteristic of this hairstyle, harmony formalize the forehead, visually extending it For the "diamond" is surprisingly well suited ragged haircut.
Medium length hair is perfect for women who don't want short hair but can't handle long hair.
If your jawline is pointy, you have a diamond face.
Bangs can really help shorten the look of a diamond-shaped face, especially when cut blunt and straight across. Diamond face shape: short, angular lines. If your face is longer avoid center part with long straight hair as it will further elongate your.


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Grief, Grieving and Managing Loss
Date posted: April 20, 2020- eCondolence.com offers resources for grief and mourning and provides guidance specifically related to COVID-19.
- Verywellmind.com offers a number of resources as well as this specific article regarding the impact of the pandemic on the grieving process.
- The Veterans Administration offers several helpful resources about managing loss and grief for yourself and in someone you are caring for. Not specific to COVID-19, these may be helpful if COVID-19 specific information is overwhelming or not the focus of grief at this time.


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I've been playing Mega Man X8 for the past few weeks now, and the game is incredible. Even though hardly anybody liked Mega Man X7 when it came out, I liked the game a lot. And while it wasn't perfect, I thought it was still a really good game with an interesting story, gorgeous visuals, smooth animation, varied gameplay, and catchy audio. In MMX8, Capcom has brought back and refined nearly every aspect of MMX7, and with stunning results. X's second venture into the world of 3-D has been tuned and refined to absolute perfection; while MMX8 is a 3-D game, it animates and plays just as well as its stellar 2-D counterparts. MMX8 is not only one of the best Mega Man titles ever made, but as it stands now, it is the best 3-D action/adventure game ever made. Simply put, Mega Man X8 is a masterpiece. |
First and foremost, MMX8 looks gorgeous. Running on the same graphics engine as MMX7, MMX8 utilizes the power of the PS2 hardware to deliver unbelievably smooth, vibrant cel-shaded 3-D graphics with strikingly fluid animation, intricate detail, and splashy effects. There are very few 3-D titles in the genre that look and animate as nicely as MMX8; from X and his crew to Sigma and the Mavericks, every character in the game is textured with intricate detail and animates with unrivaled fluidity. With MMX8, 3-D animation has finally evolved to the point of equality with 2-D animation. MMX8 is a treat to watch, and it is of such visual splendor that it must be seen in motion. The MMX series has always been known for its quality character design, and MMX8 delivers with a deathblow. X, Axl, and Zero look smoother, sleeker, and cooler than ever, and with the monumental return of Vile (who looks absolutely killer in 3-D), the game's unique cast of bosses are reminiscent of MMX2 and MMX3. Vile and Sigma look just as cool in 3-D as they did in 2-D! Newer characters like Alia look great in 3-D as well, and minor Mavericks like the Bustard and Guardroid breathe new life into the continuing evolution of enemy design in the series. To compliment its unrivaled animation, MMX8 features beautiful cel-shaded 3-D environments; from the lush foliage in the Booster Forest, to the ethereal glisten of the prisms in the Troia Base, each of the game's futuristic locales look incredibly nice. Backgrounds are also busy with the bustle of speeding jet cars and other futuristic machines. It is difficult to completely capture the graphical essence of MMX8 and put it into words, but it can best be described as playing an anime. As briefly mentioned, there are a ton of splashy effects in MMX8 that take advantage of the PS2 hardware's particle and lighting capabilities, as well; particles and rays of light shine from X when he charges attacks, crystal shards glimmer as they shatter, and bosses expire in blinding, deafening explosions that fill the screen (just to name a few). X's body even emits auras of soft light when equipped with the Hermes (blue) or Icarus (red) armors! With its brilliant character design and stunning cel-shaded visuals, MMX8 is undoubtedly the most visually-impressive 3-D action game ever made. |
MMX8 not only looks great, but like past MMX entries, plays like a dream. Unlike most of the shit we see in the action game genre these days, MMX8 is an action game of the "platformer" type. Although it looks new-school with its polished visuals, MMX8's gameplay is of the classic "run & gun" style that requires quick reflexes and precision. With plenty of challenging areas that require precise dashing and jumping, MMX8 reminds us that it hasn't forgotten its 2-D roots. There's just something fun and satisfying about running, jumping, and eradicating enemies with screen-filling plasma blasts. Some may scoff at MMX8's "archaic" approach to the 3-D action genre, but this is how action games are supposed to be. Overall, MMX8 is a deeper game than its predecessor, and several aspects of the its familiar system have been refined to perfection. For the first time ever, parts from each of X's acquired armors can be mixed and matched, allowing the player to customize X and his attributes. In addition, the chip system from MMX7 is deeper, and allows for even more customization. And one of the best things about MMX8 is that Capcom finally implemented a combo system to compliment the grading system; both encourage the player not just to get better at the game, but to perfect it. Ride-Armor is back with a vengeance (MMX2 style), Zero can still deflect shots with his sword, and to make things even better, Capcom added a Team-Up Attack that leaves enemies in shambles. Not to be left out, the analog control has been improved and feels smoother than MMX7. Also, there are several things from MMX7 (and past titles) that didn't make it to MMX8; Mega Man and crew no longer have the ability to crouch, and hostages have been left out of the game completely. Although it really has no bearing on how great the game is, rescuing hostages in MMX7 was fun, and it would have been nice to see in MMX8. Many also say that there are no more "3-D stages" in MMX8; this is only half-true. MMX8 still features intricate 3-D stages to explore, but there are no more "free-roaming" parts. Instead, the player now runs along a fixed path that goes up, down, and around the entire stage while the camera rotates accordingly. The vehicle stages have been slightly changed, as well; they're longer, faster, and more varied than those in MMX7. |
The X series has unfolded through a consistent story since its inception, and MMX8 furthers it with quality cinematic storytelling that picks up where MMX7 left off. However, the ferocity of MMX8 isn't watered-down by unnecessary storytelling (as with some other titles in the genre), and the artistic brilliance of its cinematic style presents every plot turn and revelation perfectly. The music is also very good, and while I can't say that it's better than that of MMX7, a healthy dose of metal guitars and soft ambiance bring each of the game's stages to life. Shots and explosions sound as good as they have in other X games, but the real improvement was with the voice-acting; Axl sounds a lot better than he did in MMX7, and the voice-acting just sounds better overall. By now, some may be wondering why MMX8 didn't show up in my 2004 Top Ten. Well, if I would have played MMX8 earlier, it would have been my top action title of 2004. But just like past MM games, I got it a while after it was released, so it wasn't until recently that I got the game and started the coverage you are reading. I still haven't beaten the game, I haven't unlocked all of the extra characters, and I don't have all of the items yet, but there is still a lot more to discover, and the game is fantastic. Sure, some online features would have been nice, and one of the vehicle stages is cheap as hell, but the game has no serious qualms, and very few (if any) minor ones. Capcom improved upon everything that made MMX7 a great game to make MMX8 a perfect game. From the visuals to the control, MMX8 is a gaming experience unlike what is seen with most other current titles of the same genre. MMX8 is the perfect medium between old-school and new-school, a creation nothing short of a masterpiece. Right now, Mega Man X8 is the best 3-D action/adventure/platformer game of all-time, and even if Capcom is able to top it in the future it will still be one of the best in the genre, ever. |


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Use Caution on Kewaunee County Snowmobile Trails
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Snowmobilers should use caution and be mindful of their surroundings on the nearly 205 miles of trails in Kewaunee County that were set to open Feb. 14 in all four snowmobile sections, three of which include use of the Ahnapee State Trail.
"When operating on the Ahnapee State Trail, be aware that there are many users of that system other than snowmobilers," said Sheriff Matt Joski of the Kewaunee County Sheriff's Department. "There are also portions of the public trail that utilize private lands. Be respectful, and stay on the trail because a great deal of damage can be done to areas that are not groomed. Also, leaving the trail poses greater risks because there are many hazards you may not see until it's too late. When crossing roads, please follow the posted signage, and realize you have the same obligation on a snowmobile as you would in a vehicle."
To use public trails, snowmobilers must buy an annual snowmobile trail pass through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Passes are $10 for Wisconsin residents who are members of a snowmobile club that's affiliated with the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs (AWSC, awsc.org), $30 for Wisconsin residents who are not affiliated with AWSC, and $50 for out-of-state residents.


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Tons of heroes; great fan service with so many combinations of characters possible; gorgeous presentation; combat is fun and explosive
Wonky camera; character progression can become too reliant on grinding through modes external to the campaign; soundtrack is somewhat generic and bland
At a certain point in my life, I hit a crossroads of sorts. As I looked around my humble abode, which isn't terribly large by any stretch of the imagination, I came to the conclusion that I didn't have enough space to support all of my nerdy collecting endeavors. My exploits as a budding packrat had recently seen some of the Marvel Legends action figures make their way to my shelves. I was also avidly collecting single issues and trade paperback collections of numerous comic book series. At the same time, however, I also was amassing quite a number of video games.
Shelves were bowing, my wallet was a-trembling, and it was time to decide: comic books or video games? I chose the latter and haven't regretted it, but I didn't abandon comic books entirely. I scaled back what I actively collected every month but have always been a consistent reader. Still, my enthusiasm for the exploits of Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four falls just shy of the excitement I feel when plugging in the latest journey to Hyrule or the Mushroom Kingdom. I'd almost forgotten what it felt like to be pumped about a superhero video game until Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order fell into my lap.
Prior to the Marvel Ultimate Alliance series was Activision's X-Men Legends games. The titles featured a collective of dozens of Marvel's merry mutants mixed into an engrossing, top-down action-RPG experience. When the Ultimate Alliance series arrived, Activision took the same basic formula of X-Men Legends and expanded it to cover the entirety of the Marvel Universe, not just its mutant population. The last entry in that franchise was Ultimate Alliance 2 back in 2006 and, after so much time since then, many a fan felt that the door was shut for good. Turn the calendar to 2019, however, and suddenly the world has been gifted Ultimate Alliance 3 out of the blue.
Developed by Koei Tecmo, I was fascinated to learn how the studio responsible for solo-brawlers like Ninja Gaiden would handle the multi-opponent action of Ultimate Alliance. Koei Tecmo acts as publisher for more comparable titles like Dynasty Warriors, of course, but in terms of developing those games, that honor goes to studios like Omega Force. How would Koei Tecmo take over for developers Raven and Vicarious Visions, the original stewards of Ultimate Alliance? After playing the E3 demo and now final build of Ultimate Alliance 3, I'm quite pleased to say that Koei Tecmo not only nailed the feel of the originals, but the studio has also evolved it and provided its own unique flavor.
Ultimate Alliance 3 begins in space with the Guardians of the Galaxy investigating a seemingly abandoned vessel. The team quickly comes to find that the ship is far from uninhabited and takes on squad-mate Gamora's sister Nebula before coming face-to-face with one of the massively powerful Infinity Stones (Infinity Gems for longtime Marvel fans). From there, the Guardians end up transported to Earth where they eventually find themselves joined by a whole litany of Marvel heroes on a quest to stop the evil tyrant Thanos from destroying the universe.
As a narrative, Ultimate Alliance 3 doesn't skew too far beyond what fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are accustomed to, but thankfully the game isn't slavishly devoted to the films. There's a healthy mix of what fans know from the movies as well as the comics. The result is a broad, nuanced collection of takes on these characters that makes the game feel almost like a "best of" when it comes to Marvel's pantheon of heroes and villains. While Disney has made strides in bringing nearly all of Marvel's various characters under its umbrella, in particular by acquiring 20th Century Fox's catalogue of the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises, Ultimate Alliance 3 feels like a genuinely unfettered crossover in a way that the movies might never be able to compare to.
At its best, Ultimate Alliance 3 feels like the event comics that Marvel is so famous for publishing. The stakes are high, the roster of heroes is enormous, and there are countless winks and nods to bits of Marvel lore all over the place. Koei Tecmo might be a Japanese outfit, but the developer clearly has done its research into Marvel history (and likely has more than a few diehard fans among its workers). There are a ton of fun cinema scenes sprinkled throughout the campaign that help to flesh out the story even more, and whether it's the video segments or just conversations with other characters, all of the dialogue is voiced.
The blend of the comic and movie universes extends to the art design of Ultimate Alliance 3, as well. As opposed to a more naturalistic visual style (as the previous two Ultimate Alliance games went for), Ultimate Alliance 3 offers a gorgeous cel-shaded aesthetic. The result is a hybrid of realistic animations and comic-like visuals that is perfectly suited to the experience. The characters sport fun, bold versions of their costumes that are reminiscent of the more practical gear from the films, but generally are inspired most by what they wear on the printed page (except for poor old Hawkeye). This is unapologetic fan service at its best.
Ultimate Alliance 3 is an action-RPG that revolves around arcade-style brawling. Waves of foes appear on-screen at once and attempt to overwhelm the four-hero team that the player has assembled. The roster grows steadily as the story unfurls with dozens of heroes eventually becoming playable. As an RPG, players amass experience points over the course of the game which level up each hero. While mostly inoffensive, one problem that does arise as a result of this leveling system is that it can become very difficult to keep the large roster of characters evenly maintained.
Only four heroes can be in-game at the same time, and as new combatants are introduced, they're inserted into the roster at an already high level of experience. This helps to keep new heroes from being defenseless, but it also means that in some scenarios it proves necessary to utilize a fresh face over an old one if opponents are too strong to take on with the player's current team. This is mitigated somewhat by the presence of Infinity Trials, which are objective-based challenges that reward experience points, but it's not an ideal solution. Some of these trials are so difficult that it's necessary to grind experience points by replaying levels in order to be powerful enough to tackle them. It can get frustrating having to grind for exp in order to take on a mode… that's meant to allow players to grind for exp.
At the same time, RPGs are no strangers to grinding, and the core gameplay in Ultimate Alliance 3 is so fun that it's not the worst thing in the world to take on trials or replay levels. Yet, this dependence on leveling beyond the confines of the main storyline can tend to bring progression stuttering to a halt, which can be very disappointing when the player simply wants to see what happens next in this epic storyline. There is one saving grace in the form of power-ups that grant large chunks of experience points, but they're not particularly abundant and must be earned by beating Infinity Trials. How irksome leveling up will be is likely to vary from player to player, but it's definitely something that could stand to be (hopefully) balanced out in a future update.
Combat revolves around a mix of light and heavy attacks as well as individual abilities. Some heroes approach battles at a distance while others go rushing in to face enemies at close quarters. Carried over from Ultimate Alliance 2 are Synergy Attacks where heroes combine abilities to strike at the same time. These attacks are brutal, flashy, and come in handy during tricky fights. Extreme attacks, meanwhile, charge over time and can be unleashed with up to four other heroes simultaneously, resulting in screen-filling bursts of energy and explosions that really deal a hefty dose of damage to foes. Rampaging against enemies with all of these signature attacks and abilities is not unlike playing with action figures as a kid— in fact, it's arguably better.
If there's one glaring weakness besides the wonky leveling system in Ultimate Alliance 3, it's the obstinate camera. There are two vantage points from which the camera can be positioned, but neither ultimately serve to help the situation. Whether in corridors or wide open rooms, the camera is regularly at odds with the player, refusing to position itself in a way that clearly displays what's happening on-screen. It frequently gets stuck in the geometry of a stage and only seems to become even more cumbersome during co-op play. It's not game-breaking, but it's certainly annoying and I wish that Koei Tecmo had managed to get it working better than it ended up in this final build.
Speaking of co-op, outside of the camera sometimes hampering visibility, it's a breeze to set up and very fun. It's a simple matter of selecting the feature from the menu and adding another controller. Playing with an additional person can greatly heighten the action, adding even more chaos to an already packed screen of foes and special attacks. At times, as a result of all this mayhem, it can become difficult to pinpoint where the player character is. In single player, this is a rarer occurrence, but in co-op it tended to happen more often. There's a colorful outline that appears around each hero, but even that isn't enough to rectify the issue. Nevertheless, co-op is well done and definitely worth a look for those wanting to play with others.
Beyond all of that, Ultimate Alliance 3 has a lot of customization features to take advantage of, too. ISO-8 crystals grant buffs such as increased strength and defense to individual heroes, while a large skill tree optimizes stats for the entire roster. There are also unlockable costumes and color variants for each hero, further tailoring the experience for players. As a whole, Ultimate Alliance 3 is an immensely enjoyable game that really reminded me how much I love Marvel's wealth of characters. The roster is huge, the combat is gratifying, and it all looks slick running on Switch either docked or in handheld mode. There are some blemishes in terms of player progression, a bland soundtrack, and the unwieldy camera, but it's nothing that should stop anyone from going out and giving Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order a download.
Note on DLC
There's a $20 Expansion Pass available for Ultimate Alliance 3 that will bring with it three content packs in the coming months. There are 36 characters that can be unlocked through natural play of the game and two free DLC characters have been released (Cyclops and Colossus) with likely more to come. It's a lot of heroes, but admittedly it can be a little frustrating to think that characters like the Punisher, Moon Knight, and the Fantastic Four (among others) aren't there from the start. Still, in this day and age, $20 for three content packs is at least a reasonable deal and with over 30 characters on the cartridge, the original roster is pretty robust.


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The secretary general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Abdalla Salem el-Badri (R), Qatari Oil Minister Mohammed bin Saleh al-Sada (C) and director of OPEC's research division Omar Abdul-Hamid attend a press conference in Vienna, capital of Austria, on June 2, 2016. (Xinhua/Qian Yi)
MOSCOW, May 13 (Xinhua) -- An agreement on oil output cuts reached by major oil-producing countries is likely to be extended for another six months or even longer, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said Saturday.
Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and 11 non-OPEC oil-producing countries will discuss extending the foresaid agreement to cut oil output at a meeting in Vienna on May 24-25, according to the minister.
"I think we will probably be discussing at least a six-month period or even longer than that," Novak was quoted by Russian news agencies.
To shore up weak oil prices, the OPEC and 11 non-OPEC states, including Russia, agreed during a meeting in Vienna in November 2016 to trim oil production by a total of 1.8 million barrels per day for the first half of 2017. Under the deal, Russia pledged to reduce oil output by up to 300,000 barrels per day.
The agreement has been jointly implemented nearly 100 percent, and the current level of production cuts will be maintained if the decision to prolong the agreement is reached, Novak said.
In addition, the supply-demand balance on the global oil market will be restored as early as this year in case the Vienna agreement is extended, he added.
"We need to monitor many factors that affect it (oil market balance)...Judging from the current dynamics of the decline of oil and oil-product stockpiles, the markets will see such reduction in inventories by the end of 2017 or the beginning of 2018," Novak said.


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Germany adopts the ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform (HDR WF) developed by a4ESSOR joint venture
Bonn, February 21, 2020 - a4ESSOR S.A.S. (Alliance for ESSOR), a multi-national joint venture which is developing European Secure Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology, has been awarded a contract amendment by OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'ARmement) which allows Germany to join the ESSOR (European Secure SOftware defined Radio) programme and its OC1 (Operational Capability 1) phase as a new participating state alongside existing partners Finland, France, Italy, Poland and Spain.
The contract amendment will replace the ESSOR OC1 contract signed in November 2017. The duration of the new ESSOR OC1 contract is 63 months and the total value for a4ESSOR is approximately EUR 100 million. Work will be shared between the six companies participating in a4ESSOR: Bittium (Finland), Indra (Spain), Leonardo (Italy), Radmor (Poland), Rohde & Schwarz (Germany) and Thales (France).
The ESSOR programme is the state of the art of the European Secure Software Defined Radio (SDR). Started in 2009 as a real technological challenge, ESSOR has proven the success of its multinational joint industrial development by demonstrating its broadband networking waveform on a number of different radio platforms provided by the members of the a4ESSOR industrial consortium including Bittium, Indra, Leonardo, Radmor and Thales. The consortium will now be joined by the German company Rohde & Schwarz. By joining the programme, Germany will be able to exploit the benefits of using ESSOR architecture and methodology and the expertise coming from the ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform development in the last ten years. The participation of Germany in ESSOR as a full Participating State, enables it to steer the future evolution of the Programme together with the other partners, and constitutes an important step towards European interoperable tactical communications, built on SDR.
Lino Laganà, President and General Manager of a4ESSOR, said: "This contract, which will see Germany participate in the ESSOR programme, is a big step forward towards a common European defence infrastructure. Secure communications are key to the interoperability of armed forces, which is why a4ESSOR has been developing high-quality and highly-secure communications capabilities which are easily deployable on several manufacturers' radios thanks to SDR technology and our ESSOR architecture. This contract also recognises the outstanding work and achievements of the a4ESSOR team over the last ten years, and is an acknowledgment of the importance of the collaboration between our long-standing shareholders Bittium, Indra, Leonardo, Radmor and Thales. The addition of Rohde & Schwarz to the team will deepen our pool of expertise and lead to even further success."
The OCCAR Director, Matteo Bisceglia, stated: "The signature of this contract constitutes a great leap forward in creating a common European Defence through interoperability and in supporting the creation of a Defence Industrial Technological Base. With the participation of Germany, ESSOR includes now four OCCAR Member States and is the de facto European reference for SDR. The increasing reputation of ESSOR is also testified by its inclusion in the list of projects of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) which pave the path for a number of new technical development in the framework of the European Defence Industrial Development Project (EDIDP) for which OCCAR is already working in close contact with all relevant stakeholders".
About ESSOR
The aim of the ESSOR programme is to develop pan-European Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology in order to improve the ability of Armed Forces to cooperate in coalition operations. The programme was initiated in 2009 under the umbrella of the European Defence Agency (EDA) and it is currently sponsored by the governments of Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and Spain. The joint venture Alliance for ESSOR (a4ESSOR S.A.S.) has been chosen by the Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d'ARmement (OCCAR) to manage the industrial consortium, whose members are Bittium from Finland, Indra from Spain, Leonardo from Italy, Radmor from Poland, Rohde & Schwarz from Germany and Thales from France. In addition to the European High Data Rate (HDR) waveform, the programme has produced and validated the definition for a European SDR Architecture, which has been ported and qualified on six different European platforms. The interoperability benefits of the waveform are regularly demonstrated through network tests involving different national platforms.
Further information:
Jari Sankala
SVP Defense & Security
+358 40 344 3507
Indra Communication and Press Relations
+ 34 91 480 97 05
Flavia Negretti
Press Office
+39 334 6378422
Tomasz Gil
ESSOR Project Manager
+48 58 76 55 610 / +48 603 993 390
Rohde & Schwarz
Dennis-P. Merklinghaus
Press Office - Europe
+49 89 4129 15671
Fanny Mounier, Media Relations
Land & Naval Defence
+33 (0)6 37 91 44 96
a4ESSOR SAS
Lino Laganà
+33 (0)1 4613 2730
About Bittium - Defense & Security
Bittium is a trusted Finnish company with over 30 years of experience in advanced radio communication technologies. For Defense & Security market Bittium provides the most modern products and solutions for tactical & secure communications. The products and solutions for tactical communications bring broadband data and voice to all troops across the battlefield. For secure communications Bittium offers proven mobile devices and cyber security solutions certified up to CONFIDENTIAL level. Net sales in 2019 were EUR 75.2 million and operating profit was EUR 6.3 million. Bittium is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Exchange. www.bittium.com
About Indra
Indra is one of the leading global technology and consulting companies and the technological partner for core business operations of its customers world-wide. It is a world-leader in providing proprietary solutions in specific segments in Transport and Defense markets, and a leading firm in Digital Transformation Consultancy and Information Technologies in Spain and Latin America through its affiliate Minsait Its business model is based on a comprehensive range of proprietary products, with a high-value focus and with a high innovation component. In the 2018 financial year, Indra achieved revenue of €3.104 billion, with 43,000 employees, a local presence in 46 countries and business operations in over 140 countries. www.indracompany.com
About Leonardo
Leonardo a global high-technology company, is among the top ten world players in Aerospace, Defence and Security and Italy's main industrial company. Organized into five business divisions, Leonardo has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the USA, where it also operates through subsidiaries such as Leonardo DRS (defense electronics), and joint ventures and partnerships: ATR, MBDA, Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space and Avio. Leonardo competes in the most important international markets by leveraging its areas of technological and product leadership (Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space.
Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2018 Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €12.2 billion and invested €1.4 billion in Research and Development. The Group has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) since 2010 and became Industry leader of Aerospace & Defence sector of DJSI in 2019. www.leonardocompany.com
About Radmor
RADMOR S.A. is a part of WB Group the biggest Polish private capital group engaged in defense industry. RADMOR is a designer, manufacturer and supplier of modern radiocommunication solutions for army and civil services. The company conducts activities for defense and security of Polish state, manufactures military radios and distributes civil radios. RADMOR engineers focus on of research and development of modern radiocommunication systems as well as devices (handhelds, manpacks and vehicular radios working in HF/VHF/UHF and 2.4 GHz bands), waveforms (narrowband/wideband) and specialized software (e.g. SCA, SCIP, NINE). All of these activities are supported by own accredited laboratory (environmental exposure, EMC compatibility) and production line. RADMOR together with WB Group members provides complete military systems to many armies on entire world. www.radmor.com.pl/eng
About Rohde & Schwarz
Rohde & Schwarz is a leading supplier of solutions in the fields of test and measurement, broadcast and media, aerospace, defense, security and networks and cybersecurity. The technology group's innovative communications, information and security products help industry and government customers ensure a safer and connected world. On June 30, 2019, Rohde & Schwarz had 12,100 employees. The independent group achieved a net revenue of EUR 2.14 billion in the 2018/2019 fiscal year (July to June). The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has subsidiaries in more than 70 countries, with regional hubs in Asia and America. www.press.rohde-schwarz.com
About Thales
Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global technology leader shaping the world of tomorrow today. The Group provides solutions, services and products to customers in the aeronautics, space, transport, digital identity and security, and defence markets. With 80,000 employees in 68 countries, Thales generated sales of €19 billion in 2018 (on a pro forma basis including Gemalto). Thales is investing in particular in digital innovations — connectivity, Big Data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity — technologies that support businesses, organisations and governments in their decisive moments.
About a4ESSOR SAS
a4ESSOR S.A.S. is a joint venture organized and existing under the laws of France, set up by six EU leading companies: Bittium Wireless Ltd, Indra Sistemas S.A., Leonardo S.p.a., Radmor S.A., Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG and Thales Communications & Security S.A.S) in order to manage the ESSOR (European Secure SOftware defined Radio) contract awarded by OCCAR-EA and to promote the ESSOR products in the SDR community.


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Knowledge gained from the scientific literature can complement newly obtained experimental data in helping researchers understand the pathological processes underlying diseases. However, unless the scientific literature and experimental data are semantically integrated, it is generally difficult for scientists to exploit the two sources effectively. We argue that, in addition to the semantic integration of heterogeneous knowledge sources, the usability of the integrated resource by scientists is dependent upon the availability of knowledge visualization and exploration tools. Moreover, the integration techniques must be scalable and the exploration interfaces must be easy to use by bench scientists. The end goal of such integrated knowledge sources and exploration tools is to enable scientists to generate novel hypotheses from the knowledge they explore. We tested the feasibility of our approach on a real use case in the domain of human health and parasite biology. On the one hand, we integrated the experimental data generated as part of an on-going research on Chagas disease with the knowledge extracted from the PubMed articles, using Semantic Web technologies. On the other hand, we developed iExplore, a web tool with a graphical interface for interactive knowledge exploration, that allows non-technical users to explore the integrated knowledge base using a relationship-focused approach. We illustrate the effectiveness of our approach by describing the knowledge-driven process of using iExplore to generate a new hypothesis for the treatment of Chagas disease.
Presented at the First International Workshop on Linked Science, Bonn, Germany, October 24, 2011.
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Nguyen, V.,
Bodenreider, O.,
Minning, T.,
& Sheth, A. P.
(2011). The Knowledge-Driven Exploration of Integrated Biomedical Knowledge Sources Facilitates the Generation of New Hypotheses. CEUR Workshop Proceedings, 783.
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text: GLUTEN INTOLERANCE NOHA honorary member, Beatrice Trum Hunter, presented a very interesting paper on "Gluten Intolerance" at the October meetings of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine in Florida. Gluten intolerance is the causative agent in celiac disease. The intestinal villi become flattened and atrophy, resulting in malabsorption of many nutrients. Numerous research reports indicate that gluten intolerance can be a factor in diseases as diverse as skin lesions and autism. There appears to be some correlation between schizophrenia and gluten intolerance combined with milk sensitivity. Research on multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis is also cited. Previously infertile celiacs, both men and women, who adhere to a strict gluten free diet have conceived. At present, avoiding gluten is very difficult. Formerly, it was just in grains and bakery goods. However, the constituents of gluten have very convenient properties for the food processor so it has become ubiquitous. "The most satisfactory way to avoid all gluten is to avoid all factory-processed foods." Article from NOHA NEWS, Vol. XII, No. 1, Winter 1987, page 4. |


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Arsenal want to move quickly on a new manager and have put together an exhaustive list of names with the club ready to analyse and assess as many as 12 contenders.
They include the likes of Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, ex-Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta but, even though they are on the list, the likes of Wolves manager Nuno and ex-Juventus boss Max Allegri are not seen as leading candidates.
Pochettino may not be willing to cross the North London divide, Rodgers has a buy-out clause at Leicester but Arsenal fear they may not be able to get him while former chief executive Ivan Gazidis championed Arteta in 2018 and those who opposed him are still at the club.
Arsenal hope to whittle the contenders down to a shortlist of around four or five within the week with technical director Edu, head of football Raul Sanllehi, managing director Vinai Venkatesham and contracts negotiator Huss Fahmy making up the four-strong panel.
But the feeling is that Edu can effectively be king maker as his role will be to define the sort of manager they want and then get their man.
The recommendations of the four man panel will then be taken to owner Stan Kroenke and his son Josh, an Arsenal director, who will then rubber stamp the appointment.
That is unlikely to be Ljungberg as it is still early in his coaching career and he lacks experience but if results improve dramatically then he could at least keep the seat warm.
The Swede took charge of the Gunners' 2-2 draw with Norwich on Sunday - but still thinks qualifying for the Champions League is still a possibility.
When asked whether Arsenal can still make the top four, Ljungberg said: "100 per cent. Like you see, teams drop points here and there, they drop points, we drop points, Spurs, it's a bit of a crazy league and of course I hope and think that Arsenal can get back to the top four.
"I think when we dominated the game, we had possession, it was not a big problem but we do have a problem on transition and that's what I'm going to try and fix.
"We want to be a club which has possession and hopefully when we have the ball, the opponents don't have the ball and they can't shoot as much.
"Normally we say we try in a pre-season when you have them 5, 6 weeks and can normally implement how you want to play football and it is nice but that is not what I have. I will just try to do small building blocks and try to change things.
"We probably get one and a half sessions again before the next game but that's football. For me, I just try to make things as simple as possible for the players and hopefully we get better.
"What I saw in the first 30 minutes, the belief and how they went, how we played, that's good.
"In my opinion, offensively that is good and one thing, when we went 1-0 down it wasn't players [putting their head down] shaking their head, it was 'come on guys, we can sort this out.'
"That shows, for me, the belief that they know they are good players and we need to change the negative trend but for us with our run it was a difficult game and the players did well."