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Plan Manipulator Path for Dispensing Task Using Inverse Kinematics Designer
This example shows how to design a robotic manipulator path for a dispensing task. A successful path consists of a sequence of collision-free waypoints that are designed and verified in the Inverse Kinematics Designer app. Create waypoints for an adhesive dispensing task, in which the robot picks up two adhesive strips, applies glue, and then applies the strips to a box.
Create Robot and Environment Elements for the Scene
This example has three main steps:
The robot picks up adhesive strips from a loading station using a custom tool.
The robot places the tool under a dispensing stand, where glue is applied to both strips.
The robot attaches the two strips to the object in the desired location.
The example uses a Universal Robots UR5e manipulator, equipped with a custom end effector. The result of this application is a series of waypoints that can be connected via a planner, trajectory tooling, or both. The path planner takes the waypoints to generate a single collision-free path that reaches all the waypoints.
Create UR5e with Custom End Effector
This example will make use of the UR5 e-series, which is available in the robot library.
ur5e_robot = loadrobot("universalUR5e");
Create the custom gripper with the customEEBuilder
helper function and then attach the custom gripper to the robot. Show the robot to verify that the gripper is on the robot.
customEE = customEEBuilder.build(true);
Create Environment Representation
The complete scene has several collision objects to represent scene objects. Create the primitive collision objects using the constructToolStation
helper function.
Add the feeder station at the position [0 0.4 0]
stationPose = trvec2tform([0 0.4 0]); [toolStationBase,partFeeder] = constructToolStation(stationPose);
Next add the dispensing station, modeled by a small cylinder next to the feeder at [.25 .45 .65]
dispensingStation = collisionCylinder(.01,.1); dispensingStation.Pose = trvec2tform([.25 .45 .65]);
Create a platform underneath the robot located at [0 0 -.011]
platform = collisionBox(1,1,0.02); platform.Pose = trvec2tform([0 0 -.011]);
Add the box that the robot places adhesive strips on in front of the robot at [0.3 -.3 .05]
box = collisionBox(0.2,0.3,0.1); box.Pose = trvec2tform([0.3 -.3 .05]);
Use Inverse Kinematics Designer to Create Waypoints
Use Inverse Kinematics Designer to find the waypoint configurations that satisfy specific goals. Once the waypoints are created, these configurations are exported from the app to the base workspace.
To skip to the final state, load the included save session dispensingSessionData
and that associated exported configurations by executing:
inverseKinematicsDesigner("dispensingSessionData.mat") load pathWaypointData.mat
Otherwise, follow along with the example.
Start New Session
Now that the scene elements have been defined, start a new app session and populate it with the robot and environment pieces.
To start the app, open it from the Apps ribbon, or call it using the following command:
Next, start a new session. On the toolstrip, click New Session to bring up the New Session dialog box. Make sure the dropdown is set to Load robot from workspace and select ur5e_robot
, the robot that was defined in the previous section. Click OK to import it and start the session.
Add Environment to Scene
To load the environment model, click Scene > Add Collision Object in the Inverse Kinematics tab. This will bring up the Add Collision Object dialog, which shows all the available collision objects in the MATLAB® workspace. Shift-click to select the box, dispensing station, tool station base, part feeder, and platform.
Click Add to add these objects to the scene. Then use the Axes Toolbar on the figure in the Scene Canvas to reposition to scene so it fits. See Use Scene Canvas and Move Robot for more information.
The Inverse Kinematics Designer session is now set up, containing the scene elements and robot, which can be interactively guided by the marker.
Add Waypoints for Each Task
Find the configurations that correspond to the waypoints for each task. Constraints will be used along the way to ensure that each configuration satisfies the target pose.
Pick up the Adhesive Strips from the Part Feeders
The two flat panels simulation adhesive grip attachments on the gripper must align with the pads at the feeding station. To see these parts, it is helpful to temporarily disable the marker visuals. Right-click on the Marker Pose Constraint in the Constraints Browser and select Toggle marker display to disable the marker visuals.
Now click on partFeeder
in the Scene Browser. To ensure the parts are properly picked, the goal will be to place the modeled attached strip on the gripper so that it aligns with the part feeder. Read the pose of the object from the scene inspector. The object is located at [-.05 .4 .525]
and rotated 45
degrees about the world X axis.
Move marker pose target to this pose so that a configuration is found in which the robot is aligned in the picking task pose. While it could be possible to achieve this via hand tuning, the most direct way is to directly set the end effector pose. Click on Marker Pose Constraint in the toolstrip, or alternatively select the Marker Pose Constraint in the Constraints Browser and selecting Edit Constraint. Once the constraint appears in the toolstrip, enter the pose of the object, [-.05 .4 .525]
and rotated 45
degrees about the world X. As each value is added, the pose axis visual preview in the scene updates to indicate the new target pose.
Click Apply in the Constraint tab to set this value as the target. This updates the pose, but the robot is backwards from the intended direction. Set Euler Y to 180
to add a rotation of 180 degrees about the Y axis to flip the target pose.
The necessary orientation of the end effector can be determined ahead of time by examining the gripper.
Select the adhesive strip to highlight the orientation of its origin and reference frame.
As indicated by the red, green, and blue tip highlighting on the violet reference joint marker, the Z axis is orthogonal to the part, while the Y axis points away from the L bracket that attaches to the gripper.
Therefore, the following rules must be satisfied regarding part orientation:
When picking up the part, the Z axis must point at the feeder, and the Y axis should be in-line with the global Y axis.
When applying glue, the Z axis must point at the dispenser.
When applying a part, the Z axis should be pointed at the part, with the Y axis pointed down, so that the L bracket is above the part.
Adjust Configuration to Avoid Collisions
Determine which bodies are in collision by selecting Check Collisions in the toolstrip. The red highlighting in the scene and the icons on the left show the objects in collision. Selecting an object shows the objects it is colliding with in the scene inspector.
From this view, see that the upper arm and gripper base links are in collision with the tool station base, and the adhesive strip is in collision with the part feeder.
From this view, it can be seen that the upper arm and gripper base links are in collision with the tool station base, and the adhesive strip is in collision with the part feeder. The latter is expected as the original marker pose target coincides with the same position as the part feeder. However, assuming the part will lay flat on the feeder, the end effector can be retracted such that the end effector has enough clearance to pick up the part.
To make this change, click on the lateral Z axis grip of the marker, and drag the marker along its local Z axis.
Click Check Collision again to verify that the adhesive and gripper bodies are no longer in collision.
The second collision is between the tool station base and two links in the robot. To avoid these in-collision configurations, use constraints such as the Cartesian bounds constraint to adjust the solver so that it no longer finds configurations in which the forearm and upper arm can collide with the base.
A bounds constraint can be used to keep bodies inside a particular bounded range. In this case, the aim would be to keep the distal end of the upper arm from contacting the base. Since that end of the link is near coincident with the original (and reference point) of the forearm link, a Cartesian Bounds constraint that prevents the forearm from reaching the base along Y should prevent this collision. To add this, click Add Constraint > Cartesian Bounds Constraint.
Create a target bounded region for the manipulator that avoids the tooling station base. Set the default upper Y bound to 0.3
meters and the default upper Z bound to 0.7
meters creates a region for this body to be in that avoids the base. Additionally, set the weight on the X direction to 0
since the range in that direction is unlimited. Observe the preview in the image below.
Click Apply to apply the constraint, then close the constraints browser. The robot is now repositioned and collision-check confirms that while the arm links are no longer in collision with the base, the wrist is still in collision. Create another Cartesian bounds constraint with a Y range of -0.5
meters to 0.2
meters to prevent this collision. Set the weights on the other bounds to 0
, so that only Y is considered.
Apply the changes and exit the Constraints tab. Then click Check Collisions again verify that the configuration is collision-free.
While the solution is now collision-free and visually close to the target, the marker pose target constraint is not met. Click Refresh Solver to attempt to see if the solver can find another solution. Try this a few times. If the solver cannot find a solution where the marker pose target constraint is not met, modify the solver parameters so it can find a solution that satisfies all constraints during its execution time.
The default solver parameters are set to be fairly fast with just 50
iterations, which can struggle with a higher number of constraints. In the toolstrip, click Solver Settings or select the Solver tab. Then set the value of the number of Maximum Iterations to 500
. Click Apply to run the solver and return to the Inverse Kinematics tab.
The robot should now be in a configuration that is collision-free and meets all constraints.
Once satisfied with the configuration, store it by clicking Store Configuration in the Configurations Panel. Rename the configuration to Pick up part
The method used above to find a solution, i.e. adding constraints and extending solver run-time, is one way to ensure a result can be reached. Another method is to give the solver different starting configurations. Since each call to inverse kinematics uses the current configuration as the initial guess, you can "help" the solver by putting the robot in a pose that appears near satisfaction. This may be done by setting selecting links and modifying their joint values directly in the scene inspector, or by using the marker pose target to move the robot around. You can also continue to click Refresh Solver or modify the parameters further to search for different configurations if unsatisfied with the current one.
Apply Glue to Part at Dispensing Station
The next pose is below the dispensing station. For this constraint to be reachable, the second Cartesian constraint must be removed. De-select the constraint by clicking the check box next to Constraint2 [Cartesian]
. Alternatively, right-click on it and delete it since it is no longer needed.
Next, click on the dispensing station to determine its global pose and dimensions, then modify the marker target pose so it lies at the base of the dispensing station. Since the dispensing station is located at [0.25 0.45 0.65]
meters and has length 0.1
meters, set the target pose to 0.05
meters below the origin of the dispensing station at [0.25 0.45 0.6]
meters. With the orientation set to [0 0 0]
degrees so the Z axis of the adhesive strip is pointing at the dispensing station.
Apply the changes and exit the Constraints tab. Then drag the Z axis of the marker to provide some clearance between the part and the dispensing station. Check collisions and verify that the pose is collision-free.
Lastly, store the configuration and rename it to Dispense glue
Apply Strips to Product
For the final configuration, the part will be applied to the box. As with the previous two configurations, the pose will be based off of the part location.
Start by determining the target pose. Click on the box, and choose a target that will orient the gripper orthogonally to the box with the L bracket above the box. Based on the position of the box, [0.3 -0.3 -.05]
, the gripper should be placed in the center of the box pointing outward, but with clearance for the 0.15
meter long strip to be placed without colliding with the platform. An example of such a position is [0.2 -0.3 0]
meters. Using the orientation rules described, the Z axis of the gripper must point towards the box, along the global X axis, and the Y axis of the gripper must point down, towards the platform.
Apply the constraint, then exit the tab. Check collisions and observe that the robot has reached the configuration, but is still in collision with the box. Again, this is expected due to the positions coinciding. Provide a bit of clearance by dragging the Z axis of the marker to move the gripper. You can see the pose of the selected link in the Scene Inspector whenever the marker is released.
After verifying that the last configuration is collision-free, save it to the Configurations Browser.
Check that there are no collisions in any of the configurations and iterate through the waypoints.
Export Waypoints and Plan Path
Now that all waypoint configurations have been designed, click Export Path to export the waypoints to the workspace. Specify the name of the waypoint matrix, shift-click to select all waypoints, and click Export. The set of ordered waypoints now exist as a matrix of configurations in the workspace.
Plan Path Between Waypoints
Since the path between these waypoints is direct and clear of obstacles, a trapezoidal velocity profile trajectory could be used to connect these waypoints with smooth trajectories that stop at each waypoint.
However, because the robot is very close to the collision objects, it is more prudent to use a path planner. Use the manipulatorRRT
function to plan a path between the three waypoints created in Inverse Kinematics Designer.
load pathWaypointData.mat env = {dispensingStation partFeeder toolStationBase platform box}; planner = manipulatorRRT(ur5e_robot,env); planner.MaxConnectionDistance = 0.45; planner.ValidationDistance = 0.1; planner.SkippedSelfCollisions = "parent"; rng(10); numPts = 25; numWaypoints = size(pathWaypoints,1); paths = cell(1,numWaypoints); for segIdx = 1:numWaypoints tic; plannedPath = plan(planner, pathWaypoints(segIdx,:), pathWaypoints(mod(segIdx,numWaypoints)+1,:)); shortenedPath = shorten(planner, plannedPath, 10); paths{segIdx} = interpolate(planner, shortenedPath, 10); segTime = toc; disp(['Done planning for segment ',num2str(segIdx),' in ',num2str(segTime), ' seconds']) %i in %f seconds\n]) end
Done planning for segment 1 in 2.9326 seconds Done planning for segment 2 in 8.305 seconds Done planning for segment 3 in 4.8136 seconds
A complete path can be made by combining the segments.
totalSegs = vertcat(paths{:});
Visualize Completed Trajectory
Now that the waypoints have been planned, play back the path to make sure it works.
ax = show(ur5e_robot); hold all for i = 1:numel(env) env{i}.show("Parent", ax); end % Display the figure window the animation pathFig = ancestor(ax, 'figure'); set(pathFig, "Visible", "on") % Set up timing and configure robot r = rateControl(10); tvec = linspace(1,numWaypoints,numWaypoints*numPts); ur5e_robot.DataFormat = "row"; % Animate all path segments for pathSegIdx = 1:numel(paths) path = paths{pathSegIdx}; % For each path segment, step through all the configurations for configIdx = 1:size(path,1) show(ur5e_robot, path(configIdx,:), "FastUpdate",true, "PreservePlot",false,"Parent",ax); waitfor(r); end % Hold the pose and update the title each time a waypoint is reached title(sprintf('Segment %i completed', pathSegIdx), "Parent",ax); pause(1); end
Next Steps
Once satisfied with the path, this workflow can be completed by smoothing the paths using trajectories and incorporating them into a higher-level workflow. For example, these paths may be deployed to a robot using hardware tools, integrating with hardware tools to actuate the gripper. See Get Started (Robotics System Toolbox Support Package for Kinova Gen3 Manipulators) for more information.


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Cooler temperatures are set to arrive in West Alabama as the calendar marks the official start of fall this Wednesday.
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"Morning lows will dip into the 40s in many places early Thursday and Friday morning; you might even need a light jacket or sweater," Spann added.
Will this autumnal change stick around for Friday and Saturday?
"Look for picture perfect fall weather Thursday through the weekend with sunny pleasant days and clear cool nights," Spann said.
This is good news for football fans, as highs will be in the mid-70's Friday with temperatures falling into the 60's by the time the whistle blows for high school football games.
Weather looks ideal for Alabama Crimson Tide fans Saturday, with sunny skies and highs near 79. Bama fans may need to bring a sweater to Bryant-Denny for the Tide's game against Southern Miss, as temperatures will fall into the 60s by the time the game ends.


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Scottsdale, Ariz. – Troon Golf,® the leader in upscale golf course management, development and marketing is pleased to announce it has been selected by SODIC, Egypt's leading real estate developer, to manage Allegria, the first Greg Norman signature golf course in Egypt.
The Allegria development comprises modern residential and commercial facilities set within acres of pristine parkland, designed with young families and children in mind. The Norman-designed golf course is situated within close proximity to the center of Cairo, Egypt with incredible views of the ancient pyramids and is scheduled to open in 2009. The course represents Norman's and Troon Golf's first project in Egypt, as well as Allegria's most prized amenity. It provides stunning backdrops for the development's luxurious villas and townhouses and features state-of-the-art facilities including a clubhouse, golf academy and driving range.
The official signing ceremony between Troon Golf and SODIC took place in Cairo early today, coinciding with Norman's visit to review construction of the first 9 holes.
Mark Chapleski, vice president, operations, Middle East, Troon Golf, attended the ceremony and stated, "We are pleased to announce Troon Golf's first management contract in Egypt and believe that Allegria will develop into one of the most spectacular golf facilities in our international portfolio. Our industry leading best practices and management skills, combined with SODIC's proven experience and the design talent of Greg Norman, are the ideal ingredients for success at Allegria."
A five-star boutique hotel and luxury spa are included in the extensive list of the community's amenities, which is setting new standards in the ancient city of Cairo. Allegria aims to change the way people live and work and reflects an ambitious goal of creating a true world-class development.
"Troon Golf is the international leader in luxury golf course management and we are happy to partner with them," stated Maher Maksoud, CEO, SODIC. "The company's experience, worldwide network and course maintenance will be fully utilized to meet Allegria's standard for perfect playing conditions and the best level of quality and service."
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Troon Golf is the world's largest golf management company, overseeing operations at more than 200 courses located in 31 states and 31 countries. Additionally, 36 Troon Golf facilities enjoy a Top 100 ranking by national or international publications. Troon Golf properties include The Els Club, Dubai, UAE; Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Oneida Golf and Country Club, Green Bay, Wis.; Talking Stick Golf Club, Scottsdale, Ariz.; The Clubs at St. James Plantation, Southport, N.C.; Classic Club, Palm Desert, Calif.; Vigne del Barolo Golf Resort & Spa, Piemonte, Italy; Playa Mujeres Golf Club, Cancun, Mexico; and The Grove, London, England.


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In arthroscopic surgery a tiny puncture is made in the skin over the joint through which 4 mm size special telescope, called arthroscope is introduced inside the joint. This arthroscope has small but powerful lens attached at its front and a special endoscopic video camera and cold light source at its hind end.
The endoscopic camera is in turn attached to the monitor screen. Thus various parts inside the joint appear magnified are very clearly seen on the monitor screen. In this manner the accurate diagnosis is made without cutting open the joint. Once the problem is diagnosed, another puncture is made to introduce one of the several ultra-modern small instruments in to the joint to treat the pathology. Thus surgery is performed by manipulating the instruments introduced through tiny hole in the joint while seeing the clear and magnified picture over the monitor screen.


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The Stingers Band is a New York-based soulful wedding dance band is an exciting and versatile dance band available for weddings, private affairs, corporate functions and special events.
The Stingers is a fantastically soulful group and an exciting & versatile dance band that is available for weddings, private affairs, corporate functions and special events. From 8 to 15 pieces, this contagiously energetic show band brings R&B, Motown, Dance, Funk, Top 40, Classic Rock and Jazz to your party with high energy vocalists and world class musicians. The Stingers is famous for their amazing vocals and high energy choreography. Known not only for vocals and moves, but they've shared the stage with many famous acts including Jimmy Buffett, The New York Rangers, The New York Knicks, 60 minutes, and so many more. If you really want your guests to get moving, and to set the mood with Motown and R&B, The Stingers is the wedding-party-dance band for you!
"I have not stopped smiling… This is not an exaggeration! There are no words to describe the way my heart soared when I first heard the music. It was honestly my dream (and then some!) brought to life. We must have had 60 emails from people saying it was the greatest band they have ever heard…Thank you so much for all of your efforts in making this day so incredibly special for us, our families and friends. It was wonderful to work with you all. You are the BEST at what you do!"
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--Stephanie Dunn Ashley, Director of Special Events, Greenwich Hospital
"If you are going to have a party, then you should hire The Stingers. They should be used for all types of events. Our most recent reception on a yacht cruise for Warner Bros. "came alive" with the spectacular and dynamic sounds of Dance Band DB107."
--Lauren Fishman Events, New York
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Independent Women
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Greatest Love Of all
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New York State of Mind
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Brick House
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Earth Wind & Fire Medley
Donna Summer Medley
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I Wish
Everybody Everybody
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Boogie Oogie Oogie
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Lady Marmalade
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Can't Touch This/Super Freak
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Everybody Dance Now
Ain't Nobody
Pink Cadillac
Everyday People
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Supremes Medley
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Heard It Through the Grapevine
Try A Little Tenderness
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My Guy
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Where Did Our Love Go
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Dock Of the Bay
You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
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Sugar Pie Honey Bunch
Same Old Song
Cloud Nine
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Proud Mary
Midnight Train To Georgia
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Sing Sing Sing
Chatanooga Choo Choo
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree
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Summer Wind
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Mack The Knife
Fly Me to the Moon
Just the Way You Look Tonight
Our Love Is Here To Stay
It Had To Be You
I Get A Kick Out Of You
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Sunny Side Of The Street
Satin Doll
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Night and Day
Route 66
Kansas City
I Got You Under My Skin
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
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Moonlight Serenade
Tuxedo Junction
Just A Gigolo
Makin' Whoopie
You're Nobody Til Somebody Loves You
Just In Time
Little Brown Bag
Paper Doll
I Could Write A Book
As Time Goes By
A Foggy Day
Oh When the Saints
Alexander's Ragtime Band
God Bless The Child
Bewitched Bothered & Bewildered
Rolling Stones Medley
Beatles Medley
Magic Carpet Ride
Shake Down Street
Johnny B. Goode
Roll Over Beethoven
Blue Suede Shoes
La Bamba
Let The Good Times Roll
Brown Eyed Girl
Twist And Shout
Jailhouse Rock
Brown Sugar
Jumpin' Jack Flash
My Boyfriend's Back
Sweet Talking Guy
One Fine Day
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
It's My Party
Going To The Chapel
Be My Baby
Do You Love Me?
Good Lovin'
Mony Mony
Great Balls of Fire
After Midnight
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Born To Be Wild
Roll With It
Old Time Rock 'N Roll
Don't Worry
One Love
No Woman No Cry
I Shot The Sherrif
Get Up Stand Up
Red Red Wine
I Can't Help Falling In Love With You
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Open House Melbourne
Empowering people with knowledge around the impact of good design decisions in our built environment, Open House Melbourne aims to ensure Victoria—and its capital city—remains a liveable and vibrant place now and in the future. Since 2008, Open House Melbourne has facilitated more than 900,000 visits to 934 sites across Melbourne, enabling 229,660 people to explore and celebrate their city. Open House has contributed more than $20 million to the Melbourne economy and has been supported by more than 5,226 volunteers who have donated over 26,130 hours of their time.


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The Walsh administration recently released a draft of its Imagine Boston 2030 master plan for the city. It's basically an attempt to, well, imagine Boston 15 or so years on in terms of development, transportation, education, parks, etc.
That—and this post on sister site Curbed NY—got us thinking: Which newer properties in Boston will decades from now be considered landmarks of the city? The sort of emblematic creations that demand souvenir replicas sold at Logan and South Station? The kind that will seem like they've been there forever as part of the skyline and streetscape?
More importantly, the sort that will be looked upon as innovative or even ingenious down the road?
To kick-start the debate, here are a few recent additions we think might make our grandchildren and great-grandchildren think, "Yup, Boston." Feel free to add your own in the comments section.
Millennium Tower
If people 70 or 80 years from now note Downtown Crossing's Millennium Tower at all, it will likely be because they remember people telling them how the 685-foot, 442-unit condo spire drove Boston home prices to a whole other stratosphere.
They might also then note its multi-angled design (by New York's Handel Architects), which fitted the tower into the streetscape of one of the city's oldest neighborhoods.
Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
The "gleaming ... monument to contemporary urban architecture," according to the Globe, will be considered a landmark decades from now because of said architecture, but also because its 2015 opening presaged a real estate renaissance for the surrounding Dudley Square area of Roxbury.
Lawn on D
Boston's population is only expected to swell during the 21st century amid the rising popularity of cities in general. Greenspace will be at a super-premium; and those in the early 22nd century will remember more kindly those cities that utilized every little bit available.
South Boston's 2.7-acre Lawn on D will be seen as a pioneering public-private partnership to preserve and popularize an otherwise underutilized sward of the booming city.
Boston Landing
Our descendants will hail the 15-acre Brighton development as a genius amalgam of urban development in the early 21st century.
The complex already includes a 250,000-square-foot headquarters for sneaker kingpin and lead developer New Balance; and will soon include flourishes such as a hotel, a practice rink for the Bruins, a practice center for the Celtics, and housing.
Plus, the development included the construction of a new commuter rail station. Subsequent generations will applaud such vision (and lament that no one thought to save the T before it broke down for good in November of 2052).
- Millennium Tower: the Ultimate Timeline for Boston's Tallest Residential Building [Curbed Boston]
- The Tower That Hopes to Remake Downtown Crossing [Curbed Boston]
- Is Dudley Square the Next South End? A Cafe May Tell All [Curbed Boston]
- 10 projects set to transform Boston [Curbed Boston]
- Boston real estate in 2017: the biggest question marks [Curbed Boston]


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Are you looking for free activities for your family this summer? Check out these resources with events, activities, and more around Durham and the Triangle area!
Triangle on the Cheap lists free or budget-friendly resources every week! Visit their site for museum guides, family-friendly events, movie nights, and more!
Discover Durham has a list of family-friendly events going on this summer! This post talks about options ranging from Durham Central Park to trampoline days at Sky Zone. Search by category to find something for your family!
"There's no shortage of things to do with kiddos in Bull City. The city is impressively kid-friendly and we tote our toddler with us to most activities and restaurants (unless it's past his bedtime). For a family that appreciates both urban and natural outdoor adventures, the possibilities in Durham are endless."
"Indoor, outdoor, and by the season. We've got you covered."
"Whether it's your kiddos or you're hosting visitors, these activities are sure to be crowd pleasers, for both them and you. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly activities in Durham!"
The Museum of Life and Science is an 84-acre family-friendly experience "designed to spark imagination, creativity, and new ways of thinking about our world." The museum has free community days for Durham County residents! Click the link below to plan your visit.
The Durham Parks and Rec website has so many resources and ideas for families! From swimming pools to holiday festivals, they have something fun for you and your family.
There's nothing like a Durham Bulls game in the summer! Check out their promotions page to see when kids eat free, when there are fireworks, or when kids can run the bases.
Bring your friends and family to the park on July 16 to watch Moana on the lawn! Gates open at 5:30 pm and the movie will begin at 7:00 pm. RSVPing is encouraged. Click the link below for more information.
Summer featured movies are only $2 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Check out your local Regal theater for movies and times.
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Yes, this is a real screenshot from a real hockey game (SPOILER ALERT: the Blues scored)
The implementation of 3-on-3 overtime in the regular season was one of the better decisions the NHL has ever made. For the most part, 3-on-3 does exactly what it was supposed to do: limit the number of shootouts and let the games be decided by actually playing hockey rather than a series of penalty shots. The ice is wide open, the action is fast and furious and games often end with goals scored on 2-on-1s, which are some of the most exciting sequences in hockey.
For all of 3-on-3s great qualities, though, it can get a bit whacky at times. The perfect example of this came on Tuesday night in Vancouver, where the Canucks and the Blues remained tied 1-1 after three minutes of 3-on-3 OT. With 1:44 to go, Vancouver defenseman Tyler Myers got a great pass from Bo Horvat and fired one toward the net but missed wide. Seconds later, he collided with the third Canuck on the ice, J.T. Millert, causing them both to go down. In this process they also slowed down Horvat behind the Blues net.
Meanwhile, the puck had squirted free and all three Blues on the ice—Brayden Schenn, Jaden Schwartz and Alex Pietrangelo—went after it and ended up on a 3-on-0 breakaway. You're not going to believe this but they scored with ease:
Schwartz, who scored the game-winner, said he had never seen anything quite like in his career. "I'm not even sure what happened, I heard they might have all tripped over each other, but I was a little surprised, just like we all were. We had a 3-on-0 basically from our own end, which you don't see too often."
I don't think I'd ever seen a 3-on-0 before this one, though a quick Google search revealed that it happened to the Dallas Stars in 2017 and they didn't score!
This one wasn't as easy as the Blues' breakaway, but it still should have been buried. Good job by the Blues to not become a punchline on their 3-on-0:


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There's nothing quite like the look and feel of an image printed on the kind of matte paper traditionally used for watercolor painting. For those who make prints in-house or outsource our prints to a photo lab, there are many inkjet-compatible papers from which to choose. Epson has just released their newest version, called Legacy Textured.
Epson Legacy Textured is 100% cotton on a mold-made paper base with a heavily textured surface and no optical brightening agents (OBAs). The paper is 310 GSM and comes in a variety of cut sheet and roll sizes up to 60 inches.
I tested the paper on two printers that have two different pigment ink sets: a 17-inch-wide Epson SureColor P5000 with UltraChrome HDX ink, and a 17-inch-wide Epson Stylus Pro 3880 with UltraChrome K3 ink. The prints from the Epson P5000, output from a roll, were nothing short of incredible. The deep black areas were among the richest I've ever seen on a matte inkjet paper, and the difference was noticeable when I compared the same print made on my Epson 3880 using the UltraChrome K3 ink set. Color saturation and overall detail were excellent, but the P5000 prints were more vibrant.
The texture of the paper is apparent, and it's random rather than a repeating pattern. The paper is well suited for still-life images, landscapes, cityscapes, abstracts, and for photographs that have a watercolor look. I don't find it well suited to images depicting skin, which takes on a textured look that can be distracting.
I observed no flaking (tiny white spots) on the surface of the paper, even in the darkest tones, which I've seen with some other fine art papers. However, much like other fine art matte papers (especially with large, even-toned areas), the surface can be fragile and scuffed easily, so don't allow printed sheets to rub against each other, as they do in books, for example.
One thing that stands out in the prints is the relatively neutral tone of the paper, despite it having no OBAs. To my eye, it's slightly less warm than Epson's other non-OBA fine art papers, which can make a difference visually, especially when you want to make black-and-white prints with a neutral tone.
I made some prints on the reverse side of the paper. Although detail reproduced well, color was not as vibrant, and the overall density was not nearly as deep in tone as the side of the sheet that's optimized for printing.
I was able to cut sheets from the 17-inch-wide roll easily, which isn't always a simple task due to paper curl. By carefully reverse rolling the paper around a 5- to 6-inch diameter tube after cutting, I was able to get most of the curl out in a few seconds, and the paper flattened out even more after printing. Six-inch mailing tubes or concrete tube forms work well for reverse rolling paper and are readily available for less than $10 each.
The roll-cut paper loaded just fine into the top feed of my Epson Stylus Pro 3880. You can also use the single-sheet rear (or front) paper feed slot, depending on your printer. Using those feeds generally gives you more fine art paper types from which to choose in the Epson driver. For use in other printer brands, just choose a heavyweight matte paper type.
If you don't need to make different size prints, consider purchasing sheets rather than rolls; there's much less work involved and far less chance of the paper being damaged prior to or during printing.
I compared Legacy Textured to some of Epson's other fine art matte papers, including Epson Legacy Fibre, Somerset Velvet for Epson, Epson Cold Press (both Bright and Natural), and Epson Hot Press (both Bright and Natural). The primary differences are their surface textures, weights, and brightness. And there are some major differences. Epson Legacy Fibre is extremely smooth to the touch with only a hint of texture. Hot Press Bright and Hot Press Natural are more textured than Legacy Fiber but not as textured as Cold Press Bright and Cold Press Natural. And Legacy Textured has a texture very similar to Epson Cold Press Bright and Cold Press Natural, but it's just slightly less pronounced.
Epson's new Legacy Textured paper gets my highest endorsement. I believe it stands out in a crowded field for its distinctive surface, brightness—especially since it has no OBAs—and its ability to render fine details, saturated colors, and amazing dark tones.
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The general form of the DATA statement is:
nlist / clist /, nlist
/ clist /, ...
Where nlist is a list of variable names, array names, substring
names, and implied-DO lists, and clist is a list of items which may
be literal or named constants or either of these preceded by a
repeat-count and an asterisk. The repeat-count can also be an unsigned
integer constant or named constant.
The comma which precedes each list of names except the first is
optional. An implied-DO list has the general form:
dlist, intvar = start,
step )
Where em dlist is a list of implied-DO lists and array elements;
intvar is an integer variable called the loop-control variable;
start, limit, and step are integer expressions in which all
the operands must be integer constants or loop-control variables of outer
implied-DO lists.
DATA statements cannot be used to initialise items in the blank common block; items in named common blocks can only be initialised within a BLOCK DATA program unit (see section 12.4).
The DATA statements in each program unit must follow all specification statements but they can be interspersed with executable statements and statement function statements. It is, however, best to follow the usual practice of putting all DATA statements before any of the executable statements.


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Released by: Records Clerk Nicole Growney
On Wednesday, 06-16-2021, at approximately 2:48 p.m., Raytown police officers were called to a report of someone shot at a residence in the 7700 block of Raytown Road.
Officers arrived at that location and found an adult male who had apparent gunshot wounds. The male was transported to an area hospital. His condition is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477.).


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This month we broke down some taboo topics and had Emina, an experienced social worker, educate us on sexual abuse and mistreatment of children and young adults.
Sadly, no culture is free of these horrendous things, so we have to be observant, take precautions, and understand the warning signs. Over 90% of child sexual abuse cases are perpetrated by someone known to the child, so while stranger danger is important, it is even more important to be aware of who your child is spending time with and how.
A big takeaway was to always listen, believe and explore even the vaguest comment by a child as they may be trying to communicate to you what they are going through but may be afraid of getting in trouble or might not know how to tell you directly. Emina also highlighted the importance of calling private areas by their names and educating children from a young age that their bodies are theirs, their parts are private, and it is OK to say NO to an adult who is making them feel uncomfortable and unsafe. Please see the included information sheets for further support.
May God protect our children always and give us the strength and wisdom to keep them safe and help them through any such experiences.
Please join us at our next meeting on Thursday 3rd of June where we will have a Children Services coordinator speaking with us about parenting support and strategies.


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The Multi-Ministry Taskforce announced on 3 April 2020 that Singapore will implement elevated safe distancing measures as a circuit breaker in view of the increasing number of local transmissions of COVID-19. All Institutes of Higher Learning will also be moving to full home-based learning during this period.
In line with this, the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) will close all its six campuses from 8 April till 4 May 2020.
During this time, no classes or labs will be conducted in SIT. All lessons will shift to full home-based learning, and students are not permitted to return to campus. To ensure the continuity of its operations, all SIT staff and faculty will telecommute from home.
All physical proctored examinations for SIT degree programmes and SIT joint degree programmes with Overseas University (OU) partners will be converted to online examinations. To allow students more time for preparation, the Academic Year 2019/2020 Trimester 2 examinations have been postponed by three weeks to commence on 27 April 2020. Students enrolled in SIT and joint degree programmes are given the option to convert Letter-graded modules to Pass/Fail modules for the current trimester.
Where required, SIT will make alternative arrangements to ensure that learning outcomes and students' graduation will not be adversely affected by this disruption. SIT is also looking at ways to help students who face difficulties doing their examinations online. While SIT will be sympathetic to students who genuinely encounter technical difficulties during the online examinations, the university will not hesitate to impose severe sanctions should they violate the SIT honour code.
For comments or questions, please use our feedback form. Students who require support may call the hotline at 6592-1209, which will be in operation starting Wednesday, 8 April, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays (excluding public holidays).


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Altitude TV sues Comcast on antitrust grounds
Denver-based regional sports network claims Comcast is trying to drive Altitude out of business and seize control of the area's TV sports market, possibly with its own network.
November 18, 2019
The carriage dispute between Altitude Sports & Entertainment and Comcast -- and the continued fraying of the pay-TV model -- has taken a litigious turn.
After failing to strike a new deal with Comcast, Altitude, which operates a regional sports network (RSN) featuring the NBA's Denver Nuggets and the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, has filed a lawsuit alleging that the cable operator is violating antitrust laws by attempting to drive Altitude out of business and looking to possibly take over the local sports TV market with its own regional sports network. Comcast called the lawsuit "meritless" while also calling on Altitude to instead "engage in responsible commercial negotiations."
Altitude's carriage agreement with Comcast ended on August 31, and the regional sports network has been blacked out on Comcast's pay-TV service in the region ever since. Altitude is at a similar impasse with Dish Network, but recently inked a new distribution deal with AT&T/DirecTV. However, Comcast is the largest pay-TV provider in the region, with an approximate 57% share, according to Altitude's estimates.
In the complaint, filed Monday with the US District Court for the District of Colorado, Altitude contends that Comcast is demanding "dramatic cuts" in rates to be paid to Altitude, and to have Altitude shift from Comcast's widely distributed expanded basic pay-TV package to a less popular sports package that is sold by Comcast for an extra fee.
Altitude claimed that a move to Comcast's sports package would reduce the RSN's penetration with the cable operator to 15% in the region, rather than the 70% minimum penetration Altitude enjoyed with its earlier deal with Comcast. Such a reduction would hinder Altitude's ability to sell advertising and would, more generally, destabilize its entire business, Altitude claimed.
Altitude, which also carries games for the Colorado Mammoth (National Lacrosse League) and the Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer), likewise argues that the terms proposed by Comcast "make no economic sense." The RSN believes that it's Comcast's desire to drive Altitude out of business, acquire Altitude at a "dramatically discounted rate," and possibly swoop in with its own regional sports network for the market.
Reclimbing The Mountain?
As for that last claim, Altitude believes that Comcast, if it is successful in killing off Altitude, would be in position to fill the void quickly by ramping up its own RSN for the area. Altitude notes that, in 2006, Comcast teamed with two college associations to form The Mountain, a regional sports network that was operated out of the Comcast Media Center in Centennial, Colo.
Though The Mountain halted operations in 2012 following some college conference realignments, Altitude held that the remaining infrastructure from The Mountain coupled with Comcast's national sports programming presence "means Comcast could enter the RSN market in the Denver area quickly."
"If Comcast is successful in its campaign against Altitude, Comcast will quickly and easily take over regional sports production in the Denver DMA," Altitude said, claiming further that this would characterize Comcast as a "rapid entrant" that could therefore be considered a direct competitor to Altitude for antitrust purposes.
Comcast said it will "vigorously defend" against Altitude's lawsuit.
"This is a meritless lawsuit in an intensely competitive market where Comcast has no competitive regional sports network and Altitude has multiple distribution alternatives," Comcast said in response to Altitude's lawsuit. "Instead of pursuing baseless litigation, Altitude should engage in responsible commercial negotiations that would allow Comcast to distribute its programming to those customers who want it without driving up costs for customers who do not. Since at this point Altitude has rejected all reasonable offers, we have provided our customers with a credit until we reach an agreement. We will vigorously defend ourselves against Altitude's claims."
Altitude has also already called the idea of creating a standalone, direct-to-consumer streaming version of its service a non-starter. In September, Altitude said the OTT model isn't economical for the RSN, holding that it would be impossible for Altitude to achieve enough subscriber scale for the offering to pay off or to create an OTT service that enough consumers could afford.
Altitude, the Stanley Kroenke-owned RSN, has yet to strike a deal with a virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD) such as YouTube TV or fuboTV. But as it sought out other options, the RSN told The Denver Post in September that Altitude had explored the idea of partnering with Amazon. While that idea has yet to bear fruit, Amazon has shown interest in national and regional sports streaming service. In addition to recently acquiring a stake in The YES Network, the RSN that provides exclusive regional coverage of the New York Yankees, the Brooklyn Nets, New York City FC and the New York Liberty, Amazon also has a deal to stream Thursday-night National Football League games.
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Changi Chapel Museum - Singapore or JB
Changi Chapel Museum is geographically located at latitude 1° 21' 28" North of the Equator and longitude 103° 58' 11" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of Singapore. Changi Chapel and Museum is located at 1000 Upper Changi Road North, Singapore 507707. It is by Upper Changi Road North, near Mariam Way, near Mariam Way, near Jalan Mariam, near Mariam Close. The following locations related to it are represented by the the shortest path as the crow would fly between any two points and may not be nearest by road.
Crowne Plaza Hotel is about 1.9km, Loyang Resort is about 2.7km, Costa Sands Pasir Ris is about 2.7km, Aloha Resorts is about 2.7km, NTUC Resort is about 2.7km. These are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near Changi Chapel Museum.
Loyang Point is about 1.1km, Tampines Mart is about 1.1km, Block 201 Market is about 2km, Eastpoint is about 2.5km, White Sands is about 2.8km. These are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Changi Chapel Museum.
Changi Chapel Museum is about 0km, Changi Chapel And Museum is about 0.7km, Johor Battery WW2 Gun is about 1.4km, Downtown East is about 2.6km, Wild Wild Wet Water Theme Park is about 2.8km. These are places of interest (attraction) located near Changi Chapel Museum.
Japanese School is about 0.7km, East Spring Primary School is about 1km, White Sands Primary School is about 1.3km, SIA Training Centre is about 1.4km, Ngee Ann Secondary School is about 1.5km. These are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Changi Chapel Museum.
Mera Terrace Playground is about 1.3km, Pasir Ris Street 21 Openspace is about 1.4km, Jalan Pelatok Playground is about 1.7km, Meragi Road Playground is about 1.9km, Changi Business Park is about 2.3km. These are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near Changi Chapel Museum.
Changi Prison is about 210 Steps away.


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Bleach Lab wear their heart on their sleeve in poignant new single "Real Thing"
Ahead of their first UK headline tour, South London's Bleach Lab return with the nostalgia-tinged single "Real Thing".
Romantic nostalgia has a new soundtrack via the expansive and poignant new track from dream-pop quartet Bleach Lab. Another testament to their prompt impact, "Real Thing" follows the group's debut EP A Calm Sense of Surrounding, which arrived earlier this year.
"Old Ways", taken from the aforementioned EP, helped set the stage for Bleach Lab with a moody soundscape and intricate guitar play. Now, "Real Thing" captures the group on their upward trajectory, brought to life by their wistful yet polished sound.
"Real Thing" is built upon a simple yet immediately striking riff, across a watercolour backdrop of electronic drums. Produced by Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, The Cranberries), the track combines a retro melancholy while being lyrically focussed on mental health, relationships, boundaries and personal growth.
"'Real Thing' is about being ready to take that next positive step emotionally, letting your guard down for the right reasons and creating healthy boundaries," Bleach Lab's Jenna Kyle tells Best Fit. "I wrote the lyrics literally within an hour as they flowed so easily because of the way I was feeling at the time."
"I had been processing a lot of issues over the last couple of years to do with previous relationships and personal development, and I had finally reached a place where I felt I was in the right state of mind to be open to looking for something new."
The accompanying video puts Kyle front and centre as she frequents a pub in the search for a past flame; before dusting herself off and putting their relationship in the past. "It is a lot about finding a healthy relationship that is beneficial for those involved. Knocking down the walls you built and putting trust in someone else, for the first time in a long time."
"The aesthetic of the track was heavily influenced by Heaven or Las Vegas-era Cocteau Twins, The Cranberries and The Sundays," comments lead guitarist Frank Wates. "Though we wanted to make sure we made the sound our own too, so we started to incorporate more modern touches when producing the track."
The effort is enough to make anyone appreciate the dual worlds in which Bleach Lab finds itself: producing engaging, guitar-led dream-pop for 2021, while honouring the band's diverse, retro-minded influences.
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- Paramore share statement on their next chapter: "this time, we're reading the fine print"
- Joe & The Shitboys return with "MR. NOBODY"
- Rico Nasty and Boys Noize announce their forthcoming EP HARDC0RE DR3AMZ
- How To Dress Well returns after six-year hiatus and announces new album, I Am Toward You
- One Step Closer announce new album, All You Embrace
- Headie One releases new track, "Socials"
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Marc Powers - Actor Demo Reel from Marc Powers on Vimeo.
My current Demo Reel, featuring scenes from three films. Among Wolves, Dystopia: Capitol City and Speakeasy.
New Year's Short Film from GRFilms on Vimeo.
A Wounded Private Eye interrupts a dysfunctional family's dinner on New Years Eve.
10:59PM Short Film from kris on Vimeo.
Anything can happen at 10:59 PM
Discipline by Anthony Denham
Short Drama about the battles of addiction. Filmed in Winter 2019
The Loner by Kris Salvi
Character Study about an aging hitman. Filmed in early 2019
"Inferno of Glory" a Short Film from Major Dorfman.
I play Donny, a rather difficult actor, in this Short Comedy/Thriller. Filmed in 2016
Among Wolves by Jeremiah Miller
Feature Film in which I play the ruthless Crime Boss, Bobby Mensch. Filmed in early 2015
He Kindly Stopped For Me from Carlo Barbieri.
I play the mysterious Roger Mortem in this Short Film. Filmed in July of 2014
SIX SHOTS from Alexander Spear.
Western Short film in which I portray the Sheriff Samuel Evans. Filmed in Fall of 2013.
Marc Powers Demo Reel 2014 from Marc Powers.
My 2014 Demo Reel, featuring scenes from three films. The Safe Maker, Seed and Die by the Gun.
Seed from David Duncan.
A Dramatic Sci/Fi Short Film in which I portray, Franklin. One of the last men left on earth. Filmed in Fall of 2012.
Alive (v.) from Sean Comerford.
A Dystopian Sci/Fi Short Film in which I channel my inner android. Filmed in Spring of 2012.
Single Loaded Cylinder by Shawn Gauvain
I play Nick, in a bit part, in this Short Film. Filmed in Fall 2011.
Quittance from Marc Powers.
A Short Film I wrote, directed and starred in. Filmed in 2008 for The Doorpost Film Competition.


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After making its debut early in July, the Nike Air Max 270 React is set to kick August off with a refreshing new "Blue Void" colorway. The upper features a trifecta of blue hues splashed across its layered design, ranging from the dark and rich "Blue Void" shade the shoe takes its moniker from to a lighter "Photo Blue" and a sporty "Game Royal," the three of which combine for a cool and compelling style. The midsole mixes white React cushioning with an Air Max 270-style heel unit for a feel that's both soft and responsive, while the insole finalizes the stylings with a geometrical blue pattern that borrows the upper's shades for a little extra hidden style. Although the 270 React is still very new to the market, it's safe to say that with its powerful combo of popular cushioning technologies and its adaptable style it'll likely remain popular all summer long and beyond. Check out a full set of official images right here, and expect this new colorway to debut on Nike.com/at select Swoosh Brand stockists August 2nd for $150 USD.
Nike Air Max 270 React
Release Date: August 2nd, 2019
Color: Blue Void/Photo Blue-Game Royal
Style Code: AO4971-400
Make sure to follow @kicksfinder for live tweets during the release date.
Where to Buy
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Ondrej Krehel, CEO & Founder of LIFARS is recognized world-wide for his Digital Forensic expertise and Ethical Hacking. He actively participates in many high-profile engagements around the world whereby his proprietary methodology is leveraged to achieve the most rapid root-cause analysis and remediation. This Interview With Ondrej Krehel is the second part in the four-part series. So, stay tuned for more! Part 1 is available here.
Note: Originally published in NEXTECH magazine and republished with the kind permission of Mr. Martin Drobny.
NXT: What are the most common weak points in companies' security?
Ondrej Krehel: We have come across three main groups of weak points during the uncountable cases, tests, analyses, and audits that we have been engaged in. These three groups are technical vulnerabilities of information systems, weaknesses of both employees and company leaders, and insufficiencies in processes.
It is hard to say which of these groups is the most significant one, but the statistics show that around 90% of cyber-attacks begin with a phishing attack. This attack misuses the potential of people to fall for manipulative techniques of social engineering that trick them into giving away their credentials or running malicious software, which in turn gives attackers a foothold into the internal network of the company granting them the ability to covertly carry out attacks. If the company does not have a network monitoring system, these attacks can go on for several years. Throughout that time, the company loses sensitive data or even money without knowing it.
Attackers also often aim at applications or company websites that are publicly accessible. They try to find known vulnerabilities in these targets by utilizing automated tools in an attempt to take advantage of these vulnerabilities. Many companies think that attackers have no reason to target them and therefore the chances are that they will not get hacked. However, attackers do not always target a specific company. The use of automated tools enables a wide-ranging scanning of the internet and if your company has vulnerable applications or websites that are publicly available, the attackers will automatically find them. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly scan vulnerabilities of every web application and web page and immediately fix them. The question today is not IF, but WHEN you will get hacked.
Considering insufficiencies in processes, I would like to emphasize an often-underrated topic of business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response. In each moment of a company's lifetime, the IT staff and security employees should know what, when, and how to execute in case of an incident. They should at least know who to call and have some person that can come and solve the problem on their behalf.
NXT: What types of companies and organizations are most often targets of attacks?
Ondrej Krehel: Any type of company or organization as well as any person can be a target. As I mentioned earlier, the ones with many security flaws are most likely to be attacked. These automated attacks can escalate into serious incidents that will cost the company hundreds of thousands of dollars. They can even cost the company its existence if the security flaws were so serious that the incident cannot be resolved. If the company cannot restore its operation in a reasonably short amount of time, it can lose customers and its reputation. The impact can be devastating when it is combined with sensitive proprietary data leaks, client's personal data exfiltration and its publication. GDPR sanctions can climb up to 20 million euros or 4% of the company's sales.
There are also targeted attacks where the attackers aim at a certain company because they are interested in their data or want to harm the company. An example of such an attack can be data exfiltration, disabling of crucial functions, or DDoS attacks which try to make web services inaccessible. DDoS-as-a-Service attacks are considerably cheap; they can be bought for 20 USD per hour. If the target uses DDoS protection, the price can be as high as 400 USD per day. This type of attack often serves as a distraction for security staff, while and it attempts to cover another, more serious attack. The company may feel relieved that they handled the situation correctly. However, while they were dealing with DDoS, the attacker might have gotten into the internal network and taken the domain controller under his control.
There is a very good documentary (called Zero Days) about one of the most famous targeted attacks. It was an attack on the Iranian nuclear program and it was most likely a joint effort of the United States and Israel during which they developed a cyber weapon – a worm called Stuxnet. It used at least four 0-day vulnerabilities which are usually rather expensive because they are exclusive and not even the vendors of the software know about them. Therefore, we can assume that it was one of the most expensive cyber-attacks in history. Nevertheless, it fulfilled its purpose because this worm helped physically damage uranium enrichment facilities with air-gapped networks, that were strictly controlled, and hermetically sealed.
Nowadays we can also encounter many incidents associated with stealing data related to coronavirus research and vaccine development. Oftentimes we see attacks against healthcare, finance, education, and public administration sectors.


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A picture of a plain old egg just became Instagram's most liked post. Kylie Jenner's pregnancy announcement took this coveted spot after nine months of intrigue and speculation regarding her pregnancy and relationship with Travis Scott.
Egg Gang, an Instagram account with just one post, uploaded the picture of the egg on January 4th, directly stating that they wanted to break Kylie Jenner's record. The post beat Jenner's record late Sunday and it currently has 32 million likes.
RELATED: Kylie Jenner Secretly Announces New Makeup Instead Of Pregnancy
The Washington Post spoke with an anonymous member of the Egg Gang who's located in London. In an email interview they said the idea of the egg post germinated during their first Friday of Dry January.
"I thought it would be an interesting experiment to try and beat the record with something as basic as possible. Which led to me deciding on the egg. I guess it's also a comment on celebrity culture and how fragile and easily cracked it is (pun intended)," they said.
Viral social media posts have become a staple of sorts in the last couple of years, with random items like eggs and chicken nuggets dethroning celebrity images and the like. It's almost as if we like these pictures out of spite, to remind celebrities that they don't have that much power.
As for the Egg Gang, their next logical step is selling merchandise. See you soon with your $1,000 egg t-shirts.


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Q1) Can I choose a delivery date?
A1) Yes, as part of the checkout process you must select the delivery date for your order.
Q2) Can I choose a delivery time?
A2) As DPD couriers deliver all our orders we have no control of delivery once your order leaves our warehouse.
Q3) My Balloons don't look like what i ordered.
A3) Sometimes during cold periods we will replace any latex balloons that are displayed in bouquets with foil balloons to the same value. This is because the cold weather deflates the latex balloons during overnight transport.
Q4) Can i modify a Balloon Bouquet?
A4) Yes, just give us a call to discuss on 01-5563266 and we will arrange.
Q5) Are you still delivering during COVID-19 Restrictions?
A5) Yes, as we deliver with DPD nationwide we are not in close contact with customers and are therefore eligible.
Q6) When Should I Order?
A6) We would strongly suggest to choose a delivery date 1 day in advance of the celebration or occasion. As we only supply Foil balloons there should be no problem with them lasting overnight. We recommend this in the event that for some reason dpd can not deliver on the chosen date.
Q7) What happens if my order is not delivered on the specified delivery date.?
A7) It clearly states at checkout that we cannot guarantee a next day delivery with this option using the standard free delivery option. The standard free delivery is more often a next day delivery but can be a 2 day delivery and we cannot be held liable for this. However should you choose the express delivery and pay the €8 delivery should the order not be delivered we will issue a full refund without delay.
Q8) When will my Order be dispatched?
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This is a term of our business; your statutory rights are not affected.
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Modified 2019-09-20
The TYT TH9800 is a quad band (10m, 6m, 2m & 70cm) FM Mobile radio. It is an almost exact clone of the Yaesu TH8900, right down to the display. Sadly this doesn't extend to the firmware...
- To change band, press and hold the tuning knob
- The 6 letter buttons are "hyper memories", set those to change almost every setting on the radio with one button press.
- Set a "home" frequency for each band. Dial in 145.500, for example, press and hold the "set" button (in the middle) then press "HM". You can now find an unused frequency, press HM and return to the calling channel, put out your call and go directly to the empty frequency by pressing HM again.
- Only the left VFO will do 10m, 6m and AM
Hands free
No such luck so far. The radio isn't compatible with the Yaesu microphone connection, and despite getting the wiring diagram and opening up my microphone, I haven't yet got anything working.
Have been numerous for me. I've had the 2m power amplifier fail 3 times. TYT have now released a "plus" version with allegedly upgraded components so hopefully my latest radio will last.