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Nana woke me up so early in the morning, so i had to get up...hehehe.. plus, mr. Boyfie's mom, Aunty Sa'adah was too kind to actually get up so early in the morning to cook us breakfast... i wud be ok if it were eggs and toast... nasi lemak with ayam rendang??? omg... so kind of her... LOVE AUNTY SA'ADAH FOREVER!
it was hard for me to leave the house as Nana cried so hard as i was walking away, calling me to visit very soon... sobsob...
so... we took the ferry to the island and checked in into an apartment resort back in Feringghi beach. we had lunch at a Kapitan in Queensbay and it was SUPERB!!! i love the Naan Cheese!! soo fluffy!!
then, mr.Boyfie had to leave us there awhile (chores), so we walked around the area as we waited for Anis (penang friend). She arrived with an unexpected friend, FiQa... we chatted and laughed and gossiped until mr.boyfie arrived with Anis's brother, Fifi.
we roam around Penang looking for Pasembur (craved), and then, we camwhore at strait Quay and finally went back to the apartment. we hang around for the moment, and as soon as the guys went back, it was pillowtalk nite for us girls (anis and fiQa stayed with us for that night). we chitchatted alot till evrything just went silent... *snoreeee*
p.s: day #2 was on mr.Boyfie's bday... hehehe... *sambil mnyelam, minum air*

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Tesla's Model S Is A 'Laptop On Four Wheels' (TSLA)
Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) Model S and Model X come equipped with a beautiful touch display that dwarfs the full-size iPad.
Tesla isn't in the business of producing tablets, however. It created the Model S to change the automotive industry and redefine the merits of an electric car.
Even so, Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry argues that Tesla is not an automotive company. This is why some investors "got it wrong," he said.
"If you come from a technology background, you got the value right," Chowdhry told Benzinga. "Basically, Tesla is a transport-as-a-service company, and Model S just happens to be a mobility appliance. That means it's a laptop on four wheels. That's fundamentally what it is."
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Chowdhry came to this conclusion after research showed that "90 percent of the people who got attracted to the Model S is because of the 17-inch screen."
"That was the first thing people got attracted to," Chowdhry added.
"Most people who have [the] Model S are the people who are always looking forward, doing things in a new way," said Chowdhry. "They are young and old, but they are always gadget [enthusiasts]. If you want to see how big the market is for the Model S, basically every iPhone and every Android user -- their dream car is Model S. Not because of how it looks but because it has an extension of their smartphone in the car, which is the 17-inch screen."
While not every Model S owner may agree with Chowdhry's assessment, Consumer Reports noted the display's importance in its review:
"You're immediately greeted by the glow of a huge 17-inch video display that dominates the center of the dash and allows you to control everything, such as adjusting the suspension's ride height and setting up a new Slacker Radio channel," the publication wrote.
Brian Shannon, President of AlphaTrends.net, said that while the in-dash technology may lure a certain crowd, it is not necessarily the primary attraction.
"I think it's a cool-looking car," Shannon told Benzinga. "It's got great performance. Consumer Reports named it the best car they've ever test-driven. It seems like it's well-engineered. It's sexy-looking. It's got great performance -- and at a somewhat reasonable price for that performance. It's got the cool-factor, too. It's an electric car, and I think people are attracted to that as well."
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Both Shannon and Chowdhry agree that BMW's i3 will not hurt Tesla's Model S.
"I think it probably makes [the overall electric car market] more successful," said Shannon. "It just brings more competition out, profit margins get squeezed (like any business cycle). Someone like BMW is very well equipped financially to ride out that business cycle, and so far it seems like Tesla is as well with the backing of Elon [Musk] and his billions."
Shannon also said that he thinks "some major car manufacturer probably ought to buy [Tesla] at some point."
"I don't know if that's common thought -- [that Tesla is] a buyout candidate," he added. "But it seems like they're headed in the right direction. They're building the infrastructure to charge the cars as well. That could put someone in a real nice position to take them over."
Shannon said that he has "no clue" who the buyer might be, but noted that it could be one of the "major guys," such as General Motors (NYSE: GM).
"Who knows?" Shannon added. "I am just completely speculating here."
While mergers and acquisitions seem to be a monthly occurrence for tech companies, they occur much less frequently in the auto industry.
After failing to sell two of its divisions, Saturn and Hummer, General Motors decided to shut them down.
Ford (NYSE: F) had more success in unloading the Jaguar and Land Rover brands, which were purchased by Tata Motors. Ford also sold Volvo to Geely and discontinued the Mercury brand.
These sales and closures may prevent American automakers from considering any major acquisitions for the time being. But a lot could change between now and the time that Tesla decides (if it ever decides) to merge with another firm.
Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Louis Bedigian had no position in the equities mentioned in this report.
Louis Bedigian is the Senior Tech Analyst and Features Writer of Benzinga. You can reach him at 248-636-1322 or louis(at)benzingapro(dot)com. Follow him @LouisBedigianBZ
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Shikinami Asuka Langley of Evangelion (Aizu Project)
I was totally captured by the promotional photos of this figure, the uniform version of Asuka Langley Shikinami. The smile on her radiant face warms my heart whenever I take a glimpse at her. I've not watched any of Evangelion's series or movies, which resulted in my little knowledge about it. However, I believe that Asuka is one of the more famous characters in the anime world.
I did a bit of research to know Asuka better. Asuka Langley Soryu is a 14-year old fictional character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise, known to be the second child of the Evangelion Project, and pilots the Evangelion Unit 02. She has several surnames due the changes they made to her character.
Being born as both German and Japanese descent, and raised in Germany, Asuka bears a Japanese name and an European appearance (her nationality is referred to as being technically American).
Her Japanese surname comes from the Japanese World War II aircraft carrier Soryu, while her German surname comes from the American World War II aircraft carrier Langley. As for her Rebuild surname, it came from the Japanese World War II destroyer Shikinami. Thus, she may be known as Asuka Langley Soryu or Asuka Langley Shikinami, depending on the manga/anime you've read/watched.
This figure belongs to the Rebuild of Evangelion series; hence, she is named Asuka Langley Shikinami.
Asuka's burning red hair, embellished with A10 nerve clips (brain-computer-interface device worn by Eva pilots to aid in synchronizations with the Evas) complements her sizzling temper perfectly. However, she also suffers from being insecure and vulnerable. Thus, she puts on a mask of being independent and often enjoys intruding into other people's personal space. This is especially so, in Shinji's case. Being an Evanelion pilot, she takes pride in that honor and is also proud of her attractive appearance.
Now, we look at this beautiful figure from various different angles. The following photo resembles the promotional photo.
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A slight turn was made to the figure and, of course, you notice the background was lighted up by sunlight.
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Her cute pretty face charms me more and more as I look at her. To-date, she is my favorite Asuka figure out there, though I own only one currently. Did I mention that she is my first cold-cast figure too?
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Being a 1/6 scaled figure, she stands approximately 260mm in height. Asuka is pre-painted and assembled kit, so if you're like me, one with no in-born painting and assembling talents, you need not worry about the paint and glue! She costs about 16,800 yen.
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Her skirt was sculpted to depict being blown up slightly giving you a glimpse of her sexy thighs, but not too much to keep you wondering what is she wearing underneath her skirt.
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Her school bag doesn't look stylish. It looks rather antique, like one of those bags being used by my parents during their school days. I wonder if anyone use this kind of bag now. I certainly haven't seen any since 10 years ago.
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Her wavy hair is detailed nicely in a way so it looks like it's being lightly lifted up by the wind.
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More details of her hair are shown here. Also, the front side of the skirt is being blown up too.
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Ah! Isn't that a tempting view? Don't you want to see more? I bet purely seeing her sexy legs aren't enough to curb our craving towards her sexiness huh.
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More teasing from her sexy thighs.
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Once again, we get to look at her face from a different angle.
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That sweet innocent look on that face will definitely melt every heart. She certainly has melted mine.
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A more detailed view of her looking right into your eyes and stretching her hand to hold yours, wanting to bring you into her world.
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For the following photos, we take a closer look at some other parts of the figure. As you can see, her ribbon is also sculpted in a way that its being blown in a windy condition.
The creases on her skirt were sculpted in a way to make her skirt look like it was twirling.
The base is rather simple, some sort of a pavement like tile. I wonder if its to portray her walking home on a concrete pavement? But I wish Aizu would come up with a more exciting one platform.
As for the shoes, they look rather simple. I wonder if this is the way it is in the animation? Or its a lack of detail from the sculptor?
If you take a proper look the bag, it's rather exquisite, with the little toy hanging at the side of the bag. So sorry for the dust on the bag, I forgot to clean it before taking this photo. Dust, like little pest, clings onto our figures regardless how hard we try to keep them dust-free.
The little toy looks like a penguin too me, but one with a broad beak. The angle of this toy is hanging at an angle, away from the bag. Perhaps this is to give an impression that it is swinging while Asuka is twirling around.
Lastly, here are more close-up shots of Asuka. She is so darn KAWAII!!! I'm glad that I own her I've also made a few wallpapers out of the photos, which I hope you like them. Enjoy!
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40 responses to "Shikinami Asuka Langley of Evangelion (Aizu Project)"
The details of this figure is pretty amazing. I really like that penguin toy. Her face is really cute as well.
I like Asuka's face, very cute and seems a bit slimmer from what I normally see. I like how there's a Pen Pen hanging off her bag but wish it was done a bit nicer ^^;;. I like her flow, which is defined by her hair waving about.
you've made some very nice and vivid pictures ;D
what kind of tree is that in the background?
Thats such a nice Asuka figure at first the price was a shock but I think it's resonable.
Her face looks so pretty and as well as the whole figure it really resembles her character from the show
Until now I've watched everything from this franchise,the Evangelion Show even a few times.
the dust trap is mean sometimes you'll only realize it after the shooting at the pc screen
thx for the Wallpapers
Asuka looks a bit like Rin of FSN. Lovely pictures, I really like that tree in the background. ^^
you know what..
you chose the perfect bg for this picture.
it really suits with the hair of asuka.
I was looking at her thinking "I remember this figure, but where from?". Then I clicked, it was just the lighting throwing me. Her promo shots looked fantastic, but out in the sun she looks even better.
When she was first announced I was going to pre-order – then I saw the price. I would also love to have the sitting down Rei Ayanami by Aizu Project, but coldcast figures are just too expensive. This one -> http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10052434 (html works in comments?)
Personally I'm not the least bit interested in Asuka, but your pictures are spectacular! She fits in so nicely with the surroundings and she does look like a great figure ^^
Well, isn't that a nice Asuka ^^
I like her, but 16000 yen for only one figure that looks so normal for. But the quality is really nice.
And I like your pictures ^^
Woah I love the pictures! The background really brings Asuka's details out What I like is the pen pen toy swinging out. I am not really into figures but that is quite a nice detail!
Now to download some wallpaper ^^
I like Asuka too, even though I haven't seen Evangelion either. Her bag does look a bit old, but I remember seeing similar bags when I was in Japan.
I never bought PVC/resin figure from aizu how about the painjob(well seeing the price 100USD+ it should be good) ??
really like your photography, also with your background she is so cute.
The setting is perfect! Figure looks pretty good too. I'm curious how well the cold-cast material works; does it look good close up? I've got a polystone figure on order and I'm wondering how it'll turn out (I've also got an older cold-cast figure and the paint looks very flat, though maybe the material isn't to blame for that).
Nice bokeh !
Asuka is sooo cute ! :3
Reading your introduction to the figure reminded me so much of how I got her. Like you, I saw the promo shots and thought, "Man that is one kickass figure."
I was so impressed that I ordered her despite the price tag and the fact that I really had no idea about her character. She was also my first coldcast and I was really impressed by the quality of the material.
I've since watched the Rebuild movies and liked them enough to order Aizu's Rei School Uniform Ver. from amiami. They list her as backordered, but they were able to obtain her for me after a week or two.
Fantastic shots by the way. The colours really pop. I gotta try something like that with mine one of these days.
Wow, what a beautiful figure~
I don't like Asuka, but Aizu Project really did a good job on her, with the colors and sculpt and everything. She looks well worth the cost.
shes a rather nice figure, compared to a lot of asuka figures out there. btw XD does your wife get mad at you collecting figures? hehehe or is she an otaku as well. so whats on your first level of shelf?
Ok, I want her!
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Maybe you've heard that your neighbor claims a tax credit for what she spends on her child's after-school program, or your cousin might get all sorts of tax perks because his older teen is enrolled at the local community college. Or you send your child to a private school, and it's somewhat costly. Surely, you can claim your own tax break for this—right?
Yes, there may be some help, but it's not at the federal level so you will need to dig a little deeper for any savings.
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K-12 education expenses are not tax deductible for private school educational costs at the federal level. Educational expenses are tax deductible at the federal level for post-secondary and other types of costs. This would include community colleges, universities, trade or vocational schools, and pretty much any other accredited education program following high school. The key words here are "following high school." Grade school and high school tuition and expenses don't count.
There is generally one big private school exception and that involves special schooling for disabilities.
The Deduction for Before- and After-School Care
This one falls under the umbrella of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit.
You might qualify for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit if your child attends a before- or after-school care program so you can work or look for work. If you're married, your spouse must also work or be looking for work.
Your child must be younger than age 13—the IRS takes the position that if she's older than this, she doesn't require supervised care when you're unavailable.
The credit applies to both private and public school programs, but you must separate the cost of the care from any tuition you pay if you send your child to private school. The school should be able to help you with this.
The amount of the credit varies per taxpayer and is calculated on up to $3,000 in total work-related child care expenses for one child, or $6,000 for two or more children. If you spend $1,500 for the after-school care program and $500 for summer camp so you can work or look for work, you can claim a percentage of these costs as a tax credit. The amount of the percentage depends on your adjusted gross income.
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Notably, 529 savings plans are great for help with private school and post-secondary expenses. A 529 plan, also called a "qualified tuition plan," works similarly to an IRA but for educational purposes. There are two types, prepaid tuition plans and education savings plans. Every state sponsors at least one kind of plan. They're established and designated for a beneficiary's education costs.
Contributions to the plan aren't tax deductible at the federal level, but their growth is tax-free as long as your beneficiary uses the money for educational purposes (K-12 and post-secondary included). Some tax deductions and credits do exist at the state level.
It used to be that these plans had to be used for post-secondary education only, but the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) changed that beginning in 2018. You can now establish and use these plans for K-12 education costs.
Parents and anyone who would like to contribute to a 529 plan can do so with no limit up to the plan's maximum capacity. Contributors should be cautious about gift tax exemptions. In 2018, the gift tax exemption is $15,000 for a single individual. Anyone who contributes more than that can be subject to gift taxes in an IRS audit.
The Coverdell Education Savings Account
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts were introduced in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. This isn't exactly a tax break for paying tuition, but it's a tax break all the same. And it applies not only to post-secondary educational costs but also to high school and elementary school expenses as well.
You can contribute up to $2,000 a year to a Coverdell ESA. Your contributions aren't tax deductible, but your money grows tax-free while it's in the account. You can withdraw all of it, both contributions and accumulated interest, for tuition and other qualified expenses without paying any tax on the capital gains.
As of 2018, your modified adjusted gross income must be less than $110,000 to qualify for this tax break if you're single. The limit doubles if you're married and filing a joint return. Most taxpayers' MAGIs (modified adjusted gross incomes) are the same as their adjusted gross incomes, but you'll want to check with a tax professional to be sure.
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I have just signed up for the writing course with Brian Tracey (Gulp!). It's a dream of mine to spread my message of hope to many people. Any advice / tips on how to get the best from this course if you have done something similar? . I would love to hear from anyone connected with this subject
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Hi Wendy. We are on the same boat as I am doing something similar to you. I congratulate us for summoning the courage of writing a book. This will help us to position ourselves in the expert space. Are you writing fiction or non fiction? I am writing non-fiction. I have chosen a title which includes a heading and sub-heading. It is usually overwhelming to commence but sit in front of your computer and burn the keys. BLOCK TIME. As you write, more creative ideas will come forth. Usually the introduction is brief including the reason you are writing the book, new strategies, your story of struggle, the reasons to keep on reading and a call to action showing the subsequent chapters.
We need someone to be accountable to, reminding you at least to write a chapter a day. We can encourage each other to write if you agree.
Please let me know about your subject matter, if you will like a focus partner and how I can be of help.
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Great to hear from you. you. Are You on the brian tracey facebook support group also? Congratulations :) You are right it's a brave thing and one I enjoy immensely. I have many ideas of fiction books ( novels, short stories and poems) but for my first book I am writing a non-fiction book combining my PhD and my business knowledge. I would love a support partner if your up for it?. I am in the process of writing a blog introducing my book a a taster from my own domain name (drwendymeddelton.com) host from blue host using wordpress. It is a large learning curve for me as I am severely dyslexic!. I am combining my time between running my business, creating my website and blog, running a home, being a mum! Phew an t breaths when I can! Where are you base carol? Xx
Hi Wendy,
I feel you as I am going through same. Combining my main job with my passion, children, extended family but I manage them all the same. You can check me out on www.lifepathbeckons.com. We can both support each other on creating agreed chapters per day. It will be fun going through this process with someone across the atlantic but accessible through technology. I live in Lagos, Nigeria. Where do you live Wendy?
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Problems exist in nearly every area of life: family, school, money, careers and relationships. The longer we live, the more problems we'll face. Learning to handle life's problems is absolutely essential to our health and happiness, peace of mind and spiritual well-being.
Most difficulties we encounter are little more than small disruptions in our daily routines. Others are more challenging and can cause increased pain and suffering. Then there are the really big ones—problems so immense that they tower over us like giants, threatening to destroy us! These troubles can be quite intimidating, promising to crush us if we buckle under their weight.
How about you? Do you feel that your trials are getting the best of you? Are you tired and battle-weary? Do you just want to escape from your problems? If so, don't lose heart! There is a way to slay the giants!
The Apostle Paul epitomizes the attitude we need if we are to successfully conquer our worst problems. He was inspired to write: "We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed…" (2 Corinthians 4:8–9).
There are two ways we can approach giants: We can run toward them, or away from them. We can flee in fear, or we can take the positive approach of faith to our problems. The Bible gives us examples of people who took each approach and reaped the consequences. The word of God gives us the keys both to failure and success!
First, let's look at a method of facing problems that never works. In Numbers 13 and 14 we have the example of those sent to spy out the land of Canaan. God brought the Israelites out of Egypt, and they stood at the door to the Promised Land. At this point, God spoke to Moses commanding him to send spies into the land He was giving Israel (Numbers 13:1–2). After 40 days they returned (v. 25). Their report acknowledged that Canaan was everything God promised—a place flowing with milk and honey (Numbers 13:23–27). Nevertheless, there was a "downside"—they lost sight of God's promises and focused on their physical limitations and human weaknesses. The people dwelling in Canaan were strong, with large and fortified cities, they lamented (v. 28). And, the more they thought about it, the bigger and bigger these problems seemed to grow! Finally, they ended their dismal report by saying, "The land through which we have gone as spies is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people whom we saw in it are men of great stature. There we saw the giants… and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight…" (vv. 32–33). They viewed their situation as hopeless! They concluded that what God promised was impossible. "Then all the congregation lifted up their voices and cried, and the people wept" (Numbers 14:1). Of the twelve spies sent to search out the land, only Caleb and Joshua fearlessly insisted that God would indeed give them the victory.
We must not make the Israelites' mistake and allow ourselves to cave under the pressure of our problems. While we may indeed be outnumbered and outmatched, we must never forget that God is our Deliverer. The Israelites limited God by taking a negative, faithless, cowardly approach to confronting their "giants."
But, there is another way to deal with giants, one which can successfully defeat even the biggest problems we face.
It is likely that you have heard or read the story of David and Goliath sometime in your life. Amazingly, David was only a teenager when God used him to do what seemed impossible. God used him to literally slay a giant! What were the keys to his success, and how can we use them to overcome our "giants"? Let's see how David did it.
When we read the story, we do not find David fearfully trembling in the presence of his monstrous foe. Humanly speaking, David was no match for the giant he faced. Goliath stood almost ten feet tall, or three meters (1 Samuel 17:4–7). His coat of bronze mail alone weighed about 125 pounds. His spear was like a weaver's beam, and the iron spearhead weighed a whopping 17 pounds! Goliath was one enormous mass of muscle and hate! He had been a warrior from his youth (v. 33). David, on the other hand, was a youth and a simple shepherd. Had David looked only at the colossal physical adversary that confronted him, he would not have had such confidence and peace of mind.
David's bold approach to facing a giant is one we should take when facing big issues. David knew who his Deliverer was, and reaffirmed this truth in one of his Psalms: "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1). God had seen him through life-threatening situations before (1 Samuel 17:34–37), and he knew God would see him through this one, too. David knew that facing Goliath was the right solution to the problem. The giant needed to go. Somebody had to have the courage to confront this Philistine who opposed the armies of the living God.
We can have this same confidence and peace of mind, even when confronted with life's biggest challenges (2 Timothy 1:7). God wants us to learn to put our trust and confidence in Him. In times of need, we must learn to patiently and faithfully wait on God (Psalm 27:14).
Another key to success is preparation. David prepared for the encounter. He was an expert with a sling. And even then, he chose five smooth stones—not just one. Whether the extra four were for Goliath or others he would face afterward, he was prepared, and circumstances always favor the prepared! So, how can we prepare for spiritual warfare? Read Ephesians 6:10–17, which presents the spiritual armor that should equip us when we go to war.
There is another key to becoming a giant-killer. David did his part. When we face trials and tests, God requires us to do our due diligence! David had a part to play in this story—he acted in faith. In James 2:17 we are told "faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." And, in James 1:22, we are instructed to be "doers of the word, and not hearers only." David literally ran into battle! He placed a stone in his sling, charged toward Goliath, and let fly with all of his strength. The stone hit its target, and the giant came crashing down (1 Samuel 17:47–49)! Are we people of action? Do we confront problems directly? Putting things off or procrastinating is easy. Sometimes people ignore difficulties altogether, and even try running away from them. This approach never works. The truth is, our problems won't go away—and they often become bigger and bigger, until dealt with. It's important to get into the habit of slaying the giants that confront us instead of running away.
David was victorious in defeating a giant because he followed these basic principles. David took a fearless, faith-filled approach to facing his problems. He knew that if God was for him, not even an actual giant could defeat him. David also prepared for battle. He had spent years developing the talents God had given him, and he wisely prepared for battle by bringing five good stones. Finally, he did the right thing. David acted to do what was necessary to bring an end to the problem.
There is no problem—great or small—that God will not help us with if we ask Him. He is ready and eager to deliver us. May God help you slay the giants in your life!
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Let's do this! There are a lot of really great projects to take a look at this week! And we've rounded up a few for you to check out!
Featured Campaign!
Skyway Robbery - Phillip duBarry/Game Salute
Form a gang, grab some gear, bust gang members out of the brig, and pull off some heists! Skyway Robbery is set in a steampunk aeronautical world as players travel in a sweet zeppelin-looking jobby and try to become the most reputable and rich gangster. This one has been in development for years and it looks like that time has paid off. Check out our interview with designer Phillip duBarry right here, and check back soon for our preview!
Title - Skyway Robbery
Campaign ends - Sept. 25, 2014
Pledge for base game - $45
Dragon Tides - Artistic Justice Games
Are you kidding me?!? An officially licensed game featuring Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee, and a cast of other classic martial arts masters?!!? Dragon Tides is a fast-paced game driven by card-play and dice--not that it really matters, because...you know, Bruce Lee! The game also features some gorgeous plastic minis of the heroes, and a slew of others that might be unlocked! This is a MUST BACK for anyone who is a fan of the martial arts!
Title - Dragon Tides
Campaign ends - Sept. 30, 2014
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1750: Britain vs. France - Battle Hardened Games
When I first came across this one there was a knee-jerk "oh... so it's Risk." Reaction, global domination, and dice--who wouldn't think that? But looking a little further this seems like much more than that. With a great historical setting, along with some amazing artwork, 1750 looks to offer a much deeper gaming experience. So you power-hungry history buffs go check this out!
Title - Clockwork Kingdom
Campaign ends - Sept. 29, 2014
Pledge for base game - $45
The Orcfather - Mage Company
Mage Company is at it again, with a fun twist on the gangster game. The Orcfather pits players against each other as they are divided into two teams/gangs and try to be the biggest, baddest gang in the land... The twist is, we're not talking about Chicago or Detroit in the 1920s, we're talking about a fantasy realm with ogres, fairies, elves, and orcs, among other fantastical creatures.
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Campaign ends - Oct. 1, 2014
Pledge for base game - $30
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The Harrogate Advertiser's Town Centre Survey found that 88.1% of people who responded used the town's independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.
Town Centre Survey: We reveal what the people of Harrogate want
But our survey then went on to ask the public "what do the independents offer that the big chains don't?"
The top five answers included things like: personal service, individual character, variety of product, higher quality and sense of local community.
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But those responses do not quite convey the depth of respondents' appreciation for what independents offer or the detailed comments they took the time to make in our survey both online and in print.
Town Centre Survey: What our readers said about their Harrogate town centre
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Chapter 5: Rational and Innovative Behaviors at the Core of Financial Crises: Banking in Minsky's Theory
Eric Nasica
Eric Nasica Introduction The 2007 subprime mortgage crisis underlined the central role played by banks in generating a financial crisis. While this crisis surprised most economists and practitioners, a rereading of Hyman P. Minsky's writings on banking would have probably allowed anticipating a great part of the current dramatic events on money, credit and financial markets. As is well known, starting in the middle of the 1950s, and for the next 40 years, Hyman P. Minsky developed an original business cycle theory based on a financial conception of economic fluctuations, and more specifically, on the 'Financial Instability Hypothesis (FIH)' (Minsky 1975, 1982 and 1986). This theory is mainly based on the succession of two phases during the business cycle: first, a process of transition toward greater financial fragility of the economy which builds up in the expansionary phase; second, the transition from a financially fragile situation to a situation of recession and then of large amplitude economic crisis. The aim of this chapter is to specify the nature and the role played by the Minskyan banker in each of the phases of the business cycle. More precisely, we show that financial instability in the Minsky sense is a consequence of specific behaviors adopted by banks along the business cycle and neglected by other banking theories. The chapter is organized as follows. First, the decision-making environment and the induced rationality of the Minskyan banker are highlighted. We show how the specific banks' rationality explains the process of pro-cyclical financial fragility...
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Sebastian Mihai just released a Space Invaders Invaders game for 3DO including source code! A 3DO OperaFS CD image of the game, which can be played on real 3DO hardware, is available for free. Thanks to Sebastian himself for the news.
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January 4th, 2015, 22:17 Posted By: wraggsterThe following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
Roll-chan 2 (Improvement)(Mega Man II)(NES)
Roll-chan 3 (Improvement)(Mega Man III)(NES)
Roll-chan 4 (Improvement)(Mega Man IV)(NES)
Gyromite Special Edition (Improvement)(Gyromite)(NES)
Final Fantasy Original Font (Addendum)(Final Fantasy)(NES)
Wonder Momo sprite hack (Complete)(Wonder Momo)(TG16)
The Quest of Ki sprite hack (Complete)(The Quest of Ki)(NES)
Ms. Pac-Man Mini (Complete)(Ms. Pac-Man (Namco))(NES)
Super Mario Bros. UnderJump (Complete)(Super Mario Bros.)(NES)
Mega Man X MSU-1 Audio (Improvement)(Mega Man X)(SNES)
Shadow of the Beast II - Enhanced Colors (Improvement)(Shadow of the Beast 2)(GEN)
Joe & Mac - Enhanced Colors (Improvement)(Joe & Mac)(GEN)
Pokémon Blue Kaizo (Complete)(Pokémon: Blue Version)(GB)
Megaman 4 Ridley X Hack 6 Dr. Cossacks Revenge (Complete)(Mega Man IV)(NES)
Sky Kid - Enhanced (Improvement)(Sky Kid)(NES)
Conan (Button Fix) (Improvement)(Conan)(NES)
Streets of Rage 2 - no friendly fire (Improvement)(Streets of Rage 2)(GEN)
Might and Magic Fixer (Bug Fix)(Might and Magic: Secret of the Inner Sanctum)(NES)
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In this video I am going to show you how to create the signed "EBOOT.PBP" file for the VHBL. This will enable you to run the VHBL via a bubble, even at 3.30/3.35!
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fake_np v1.0 tool: http://zload.net/v2/archives/file/?id...
VHBL files: http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?...
PkgViewer: http://www.qj.net/ps3/applications/pk...
Sony website: http://account.sonyentertainmentnetwo...
Follow the video and after you are done with the PC part, follow this for the PS Vita part:
Be sure to copy the VHBL01234 savedata to your PS Vita as well, otherwise the VHBL cant start!
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All you need is a copy from you PSN Game and your game as *.ISO
You can also sign *.ISO Games and Homebrews (these must be signed with seboot)
So here are the Steps you need to solve:
1.Grab one of your PSN Games (from the Vita or decrypt a PKG to get this EBOOT.PBP) and copy it in the main folder
2.Copy your PSP Game/Homebrew as NP.ISO in the main folder
3.Open CMD and type the command "fake_np -b NAME_OF_YOUR_EBOOT.PBP NP.ISO" (without "") make sure the Header Size are bigger than your to sign PSP Game / Homebrew
4.Follow the Video, after your're done refresh the database from recovery menu
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January 4th, 2015, 22:10 Posted By: wraggster
1) Copy the fake signed EBOOT.PBP file onto your PS Vita.
2) Verify that the file is copied to your Vita!
3) Rename the PSN games folder into "original name + &" (e.g. UCES00152 into UCES00152&)
4) Add a "original PSN game folder name" folder (e.g. UCES00152)
5) Copy the fake signed EBOOT.PBP file into the new folder
6) Shutdown the PS Vita.
7) Boot into the recovery mode (Keep "PS-button + R + Power button" pressed for a few seconds)
8) Rebuild databse.
9) Wait until the Vita rebooted into the main menu.
10) Check your game, it should now run the fake signed EBOOT.PBP instead of the original PSN game.
Additional information about the fake signed EBOOT.PBP files:
The fake signed EBOOT.PBP file has to be SMALLER than the original PSN game you used as a base! (e.g. Sudoku is 230MB, while Worms is 193MB)
You have to use the fake_np tool, the windows cmd.exe (or any linux or mac equivilant command tool) and your PSN games original EBOOT.PBP file.
You also need the game or Homebrew you want to fake sign (e.g. my worms.iso file).
Thats it. Follow KanadeEngel's video how to create the fake signed EBOOT.PBP files
Download fake_np v1.0: http://zload.net/v2/archives/file/?id...
December 30th, 2014, 23:24 Posted By: wraggsterDeveloper Pekka Väänänen has posted a fascinating report on how he got Quake running on an oscilloscope (). Obviously, the graphic details gets stripped down to basic lines, but even then, you need to cull any useless or unseen geometry to make things run smoothly. He says, "To cull the duplicates a std::unordered_set of the C++ standard library is used. The indices of the triangle edges are saved in pairs, packed in a single uint64_t, the lower index being first. The set is cleared between each object, so the same line could still be drawn twice or more if the same vertices are stored in different meshes. Before saving a line for end-of-the-frame-submit, its indices in the mesh are checked against the set, and discarded if already saved this frame. At the end of each frame all saved lines are checked against the depth buffer of the rendered scene. If a line lies completely behind the depth buffer, it can be safely discarded because it shouldn't be visible."
December 21st, 2014, 21:41 Posted By: wraggstervia http://emu-russia.net/en/
Altmer released first public version of his brand new 3DO emulator for Windows/Linux.
File: Download
News source: http://www.arts-union.ru
December 21st, 2014, 21:30 Posted By: wraggsterThis release feels a bit bittersweet as the news has just been confirmed that the CVG brand will be put to rest for good after a run of 33 years. The magazine series itself folded in 2004, but the brand continued as a website till the end of 2014. We recommend anyone feeling nostalgic about the good old days to make sure and read the Official feature on CVG.com which includes comments from several key members whom made Computer & Video Games what it was.
Now let's take a look back at issue 178 from 1996 and celebrate the legacy of the brilliant magazine that once was...
We begin with an interview with none other than Shinji Mikami from Capcom. Then we dive into a preview for Virtua Fighter 3 for the arcades, which also includes a short interview with Yu Suzuki. Next up is a special on Quake for the PC, as well as Super Mario 64 for the Nintendo 64.
And we end on a high note as Paul Davies and the crew take on NiGHTS into Dreams, and we all know how much they loved this particular game.
December 21st, 2014, 21:28 Posted By: wraggsterThe following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
Arkanoid - The Lost Levels Compact 1 (Complete)(Arkanoid: Doh It Again)(SNES)
English1studs Ms. Pac-Man Hack (Complete)(Ms. Pac-Man (Namco))(NES)
NEW Super Mario Bros. 3 Returns (Complete)(Super Mario Bros. 3)(NES)
Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League (Team Hack 2014) (Improvement)(Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League)(NES)
Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League (Team Hack 2014 - 4P on field + Fast AI) (Improvement)(Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League)(NES)
Immune Byte Bugfixes (Bug Fix)(Final Fantasy IV)(SNES)
Streets of Rage 3 (Roo, Ash, Shiva Unlocked) (Improvement)(Streets of Rage 3)(GEN)
Shadow of the Beast - Enhanced Colors (Improvement)(Shadow of the Beast)(GEN)
Die Hard Special Edition (Complete)(Die Hard)(NES)
Another Super Mario 3D (Complete)(Super Mario 64 DS)(NDS)
Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League (J) (Team Hack 2014 - 2P PK) (Improvement)(Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League)(NES)
Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League (J) (Team Hack 2014 - 4P PK) (Improvement)(Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League)(NES)
Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League (English Translation Fix for Team Hack 2014) (Addendum)(Kunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League)(NES)
Mega Man 5: Advanced Edition (Improvement)(Mega Man V)(NES)
Aria of Sorrow Fix 2 (Addendum)(Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow)(GBA)
MMBN4 bug fix (Bug Fix)(Mega Man Battle Network 4: Red Sun)(GBA)
December 21st, 2014, 21:27 Posted By: wraggsterIn commemoration of Mega Mans 27th Anniversary and beyond!
Zynk Oxhyde previously released ROLL-CHAN! Roll-chan is a player sprite hack which replaces Mega Man with his sister Roll. Today Zynk releases three new player sprite hacks:
ROLL-CHAN 3; and
Continue the super robot girls adventure in saving the world against the evil Dr. Wily, the mad scientist who made his own army of Robot Masters for his world domination.
Along her journey, Roll has been given new powers by her father-figure/creator, Dr. Light. However, the battle against Dr. Wily has been heightened, with that in mind, Dr. Light has created support units to aid Roll. Items were changed to make them more familiarized to her, and most importantly a pet robot sidekick has been added! Like Mega Man, Rush, the faithful pet robot pooch is also replaced with the Light familys pet robot cat, Tango the playful spin-balling cat in the Gameboy days, now making its action-filled debut in the battlegrounds!
Fight, Roll! For everlasting peace!
December 16th, 2014, 00:23 Posted By: wraggsterThe following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest): Super Metroid Gravity (Complete)(Super Metroid)(SNES) Sim City - Sylt Map (Spoof)(SimCity)(SNES) Super Metroid Underworld (Complete)(Super Metroid)(SNES) Super Metroid Grapple Challenge (Complete)(Super Metroid)(SNES) Super Metroid Cristener Homenag (Complete)(Super Metroid)(SNES) Super Metroid Hownst (Complete)(Super Metroid)(SNES) Super MockMetroid (Complete)(Super Metroid)(SNES) Dark Gimmick! (Complete)(Mr. Gimmick)(NES) Pokemon Pink Version (Complete)(Pokémon: Blue Version)(GB) Pokemon Fast Red (Improvement)(Pokémon: Red Version)(GB) StarTropics (Music Fix) (Bug Fix)(StarTropics)(NES) Basketball Hack (Improvement)(Disneys Chip n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2)(NES) Final Fantasy IV User Options (Improvement)(Final Fantasy IV)(SNES) A Link to the Past DX (Improvement)(The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past)(SNES) Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks D-Pad Controls (Improvement)(The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks)(NDS) Ninja Gaiden / Shadow Warriors - updated (Improvement)(Ninja Gaiden)(NES) The Legend of Zelda - DX (Improvement)(The Legend of Zelda)(NES)http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/
December 16th, 2014, 00:21 Posted By: wraggsterThe following Hacks have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest): Final Fantasy VI Relocalization Project (Improvement)(Final Fantasy VI)(SNES) Super Mario Bros. The Invaders of Mushroom Kingdom (Complete)(Super Mario World)(SNES) Sonic: Into The Void (Complete)(Sonic the Hedgehog)(GEN) Sonic and Tails: Double Trouble (Complete)(Sonic the Hedgehog 2)(GEN) Sonic 1 Color Contrast (Complete)(Sonic the Hedgehog)(GEN) Super Metroid Extra (Complete)(Super Metroid)(SNES) Mega Man 3 Switch Weapon (Improvement)(Mega Man III)(NES) The Second Reality Project 2 (2014) (Complete)(Super Mario World)(SNES) Super Turrican Plus (Improvement)(Super Turrican)(NES) Paper Mario hard mode and more enemy HP (Addendum)(Paper Mario)(N64) Legend of Zelda Spirit Track D-Pad Patch (Improvement)(The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass)(NDS)http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/
December 16th, 2014, 00:20 Posted By: wraggsterKunio Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League is the best fighting soccer game. But there are some unfinished things in the original game: Only 6 teams of the total number 11 were available in versus mode. Only 6 Japan players of the total number 12 were available in versus mode. Goalkeepr bug - a jump of GK in an opposite direction when pressing A + B + UP/DOWN in some cases. And now
we got a collection of Team Hacks! Team Hack 2014 - the main core of other Team Hacks: 6 teams are unlocked in versus and PK modes, except South Korea. All players of Japan team are available in versus mode. Partial fix of GK bug. Now player can make super shot after jump with the ball on the maximum height (hard difficulty only) Team Hack 2014 - 4P on field + Fast AI - All 4 players are on field, 2nd and 4th players are DF now. And all AI players can use fast run as human players. There is a lot of action, especially in the air! Team Hack 2014 - 2P PK and Team Hack 2014 - 4P PK are the hacks intended for training of GK skills. English Translation Fix - just the small fix of some text for the English translation. Enjoy the netplay =)http://www.romhacking.net/hacks/2254/
December 14th, 2014, 21:56 Posted By: wraggsterFor $5, [William] of Torontos Hacklab hackerspace got a hold of one of the smallest CRT screens ever made about the size of a large coin. Over the course of a couple sessions including a public hack boothside at their Mini Makerfaire [William], [Igor], and several other members managed to connect it as a monitor directly off a Raspberry Pi. The end-goal is the worlds smallest MAME cabinet (smaller by almost half than this LCD one).
As Canada followed the US and stopped broadcasting analog back in 2011, it became quite a challenge to feed the screen a video source. They disclosed early that the easiest solution would just be an RF transmitter on the Pi and then tune the micro-set to that channel. Too easy. They wanted something elegant and challenging so they went digging into the circuitry to find a place to insert a composite video signal directly.
The real story here is their persistence at reverse engineering. The PCB was folded like a cardboard box to fit in the original case, making large portions of the circuitboard and wiring inaccessible. Even when they managed to trace the signal to what they thought was the appropriate chip (marked C80580), they could not find any information on the 30 year old chip. Noting that every other chip on the board was Panasonic and started with AN5″, [Igor] suspected the mystery silicon was just renamed and went through every single datasheet he could find with that prefix. Combined with form factor, pin count and purpose, his sleuthing was rewarded with a guess for a match the AN5715. His hunch was correct using that datasheet led him to the answers they required.
Then they just had to figure out how get the composite signal the Pi outputted into something the chip would use to display the correct image. There were no shortage of challenges, failures and dead ends here either, but they had help from the rest of their membership.
Their project log is an interesting narrative through the process and in the end of course, it worked. It is displayed beautifully with a clear acrylic case and ready for a cabinet to be built.
December 2nd, 2014, 23:37 Posted By: wraggsterA crowdfunding campaign has been launched to bring back the humble ZX Spectrum, albeit in a new form.
The Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega will be a much smaller version of the computer which plugs into modern televisions.
The system will also have a new Spectrum-inspired controller (above), complete with rubber buttons much like the keys on the original Spectrum's keyboard.
The funding campaign is now live on Indiegogo, and as of day one has raised £2496 of the £100,000 target.
A pledge of £100 will get customers one of the first 1000 limited edition Spectrum Vegas, planned for release in April 2015.
"The development of the Sinclair Spectrum Vega is complete, and we have a fully working prototype waiting to go into production within the UK," reads a statement on the site.
"We are making contact with thousands of the original Spectrum game developers in order to secure their permission to use their games on the Vega, for which a combined software royalty will be donated to charity, Great Ormond Street Hospital for children."
The original ZX Spectrum launched on April 21, 1982 with a whopping 16KB of RAM. Over 24,000 games were released for the computer over the years, all of which are believed to be playable on the Vega on top of the 1000 built in.
November 27th, 2014, 23:30 Posted By: wraggsterMiss your chance at grabbing the largest video game collection that went up for auction earlier this year? Well now's your chance to fix that grave error -- possibly even at a discount. Due to legal reasons, Michael Thomasson can't divulge exactly why the sale fell through, but he's not looking for "anywhere near" the amount ($750,250) that it went for in June, according to an interview with Rawrcade. Thomasson is apparently considering re-listing the 11,000+ game-collection somewhere like Christie's and may even entertain a direct sale to someone that wants to get their own name in the Guinness Book. That's your cue to start emailing, everybody.
November 17th, 2014, 22:07 Posted By: wraggster
The geniuses that guided Rosetta's lander onto a freaking comet no doubt put their TI-83 programmable calculators to good use, but you know what the rest of us were doing with them? Yeah, playing Wolfenstein. Now you can misspend physics class with another game:Super Smash Bros. Programmer Hayleia managed to port it over to the TI-83/84, and even left the code open for anyone to modify. It has a great zoom effect to make better use of that low-res screen, though for now you've only got Fox and Falco to play with. Yes, yes, we know that there are brand new versions of Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U (soon) with over 40 playable characters each, and you should totally try those. Meanwhile, you've got something to do (while appearing productive) when your trig prof hits a new level of boredom.
November 17th, 2014, 00:41 Posted By: wraggsterNormally I do not post about work of other people but since this comes from outside of the normal PlayStation scene I think it's worth to talk about.
Remote Play Button (step 9)
In case you have it installed, uninstall the PlayStation®App from your device
Download this .apk fileMove the file to "/System/App/"
Change the permission of the .apk to RW-R-R
Download this .dex fileMove the file to "/Data/Dalvik-Cache/"
Change its permissions to RW-R-R
Download these two XML files:com.playstation.playstationcertified.xml
Move the files to "/System/etc/permissions/"
Change their permissions to RW-R-R
Download these two JAR files:com.playstation.playstationcertified.jar
Move the files to "/System/Framework/"
Change their permissions to RW-R-R
Reboot your phone/tablet
Start the PlayStore, download and install the PlayStation®App
Install the .apk file you downloaded at step 2
Start the PlayStation®App and click the remote play button
Play remotely!
Credits go to everyone involved from xda-developers.com + especially Wesley32 for the original tutorial!
Maybe someone gets it to work with BlueStacks for PC easy compatibility ?
November 17th, 2014, 00:32 Posted By: wraggsterThe following Translations have been submitted and approved to the database (in submitted order oldest to newest):
Dual Orb 2 (Korean)(Fully Playable)(SNES)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Korean)(Fully Playable)(GB)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Korean)(Fully Playable)(GB)
Xak III: The Tower of Gazzel (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Superstar Pro Wrestling (English)(Fully Playable)(NES)
The Golf 92 (English)(Fully Playable)(NES)
Feedback (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Shiryou Sensen: War of the Dead Part 2 (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Princess Maker (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Nyancle Racing (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Knightmare III - Shalom (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Rune Master (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Hi no Tori (English)(Fully Playable)(MSX)
Alcahest (English)(Addendum)(SNES)
Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei (English)(Fully Playable)(NES)
Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu (Vietnamese)(Fully Playable)(SNES)
Twinkle Tale (Korean)(Fully Playable)(GEN)
The Screamer (English)(Unfinished)(PC98)
Lagrange Point (English)(Fully Playable)(NES)
Kininkou Maroku Oni (English)(Fully Playable)(GB)
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Josh Linkner on Thinking about What Can Be
In The Road to Reinvention: How to Drive Disruption and Accelerate Transformation, author Josh Linkner discusses re-inventing, creating something anew, and imagining what "can-be†instead of "what-isâ€. Linkner suggests several strategies for re-invention, but one of the most important is the habit of pushing the envelope and having an ongoing re-invention approach, where companies are constantly changing all aspects of their business. To be successful, Linkner states that everyone must be able to re-invent, innovate, and adapt, and this is for employees working on all levels of the business.
Josh Linkner is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author. He is the founder of ePrize which markets small businesses. Linkner has been a CEO and Managing Partner of Detroit Venture Partners since 2010. The Road to Reinvention is his third book. In addition, Linkner writes for He is a regular writer for Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, and Forbes.


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Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales is not happy with Similar Web, the traffic measurement website which recently published data showing that Wikipedia has lost a lot of traffic from Google.
Similar Web initially said it believed Wikipedia had lost 250 million desktop visits coming from Google in just three months.
The research company then published a second blog post, which said 550 million clicks had been lost:
Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales agrees that there is a traffic drop to Wikipedia from Google, but contends that it is a long-term issue, and not a sudden drop.
Wikipedia's desktop organic search traffic is suffering, and the losses are much bigger than previously thought. Over the last five (5) months, Wikipedia lost more than 550M desktop organic search visits, more than a 20% decrease!
Not so, Wales tweeted late last night:
If you take a look at Wales' long-form statement about SW's numbers, it turns out the underlying truth is ... complicated. Wales takes particular issue with Business Insider's headline on our initial story about the traffic drop:
The headline in particular is almost certainly wrong: " Wikipedia suddenly lost a massive amount of traffic from Google".
But then he confirms that traffic from Google to Wikipedia is down:
We know there is a longterm issue with decreasing traffic from Google but this article makes it seem like something new and "sudden" and "massive" has happened.
The alleged decrease in traffic happened between March and July, according to Similar Web, so whether that counts as "sudden" or not is a matter or interpretation, as is whether a loss of 550 million visits is "massive":
Wales also tweeted a report on Google referrer data to Wikipedia. It concludes: "No direct data shows a decrease in Google traffic; in fact, direct referrals from Google have been increasing in the last few months, rather than decreasing." The report uses "pageviews" as a measure rather than "visits" (they are different types of clicks and are thus not directly comparable.)
It shows that pageview traffic has declined:
However, Google referrals as a percentage of all Wikipedia's traffic have gone up:
That would suggest there have been no changes at Google that have hurt Wikipedia. But because that last chart is delivered as a percentage of Wikipedia's traffic rather than the actual number of traffic, it's hard to say whether it shows that Google is sending more or less traffic (i.e. Google could be sending a greater percentage of a declining whole — in which case Google traffic could still be down.)
We asked SW for comment but did not immediately hear back. But we'd love to know what's really going on. (Please email email@example.com if you have any clues.)
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A demonstration is to be organised in Athens on 13th May to protest against EU-imposed austerity. Among the organisers is former Ambassador Leonidas Chrysanthopoulos, who spoke at last year's CIB rally. CIB has sent the following message of encouragement:-
The Campaign for an Independent Britain salutes the struggle of the Greek people to be free of the oppression which they suffer at the hands of the European Union.
As democrats and patriots from all parties and none, we join in supporting the demonstration organised by "DIEXODUS" on 13th May to proclaim and reclaim the sovereignty, constitutionality and democracy which is the birthright of the Greek people.
Back in 1962, Hugh Gaitskell the leader of the British Labour party, warned that joining what was then the European Economic Community would be for Britain "the end of a thousand years of history" – the time over which our constitution and self-government had evolved. Democracy in Greece has a far longer history than that but the modern independence achieved in 1821 is now extinguished for a time. The fire of freedom will blaze again!
As early as 1965 General De Gaulle saw the reality of the European project. He said "As for the Commission, it deserves to disappear. I want no more of Hallstein (the President) ….I want no more to do with them …I want no more that the French government should have to do business with these types. The problem is this mafia of supranationalists, whether commissioners, deputies or bureaucrats. They are all enemies. They have been put there by our enemies".
Neither General De Gaulle nor Mrs Thatcher, two of the strongest political personalities of Europe, could get rid of the EU. They were defeated by the treachery of their own political colleagues. But the people can defeat it! They did in Britain although we are still having trouble with politicians who seek to defy the people. The politicians have to be firmly reminded that they are privileged to be the servants of the people and are not the masters. We are sure that the Greek people will be able to teach them the same lesson.
We also support the Greek people in their battle to secure the territorial integrity of their state in its rich regional diversity and cultural Hellenic unity.
Before she was betrayed by her own colleagues, Mrs Thatcher replied to the demands of the EU No! No! No! The people of Greece did the same to the demands of Mussolini.
So we support the Greek people now, bidding stern defiance to the tyrants of today.
With the profound respect and goodwill of your British friends.
Edward Spalton
2 May 2018


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Please bring your mats to the event. Otherwise, we've got it all covered! Including the wine. We can't wait to see you on the roof!
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The Orange Park and Flemming Island areas are south and southwest of the 295 loop, the two major thoroughfares are Highway 17 also know as Roosevelt Blvd and Highway 21 know as Blanding Blvd. Orange Park and Flemming Island are suburbs of Jacksonville and are primarily located in Clay County.
NAS Jacksonville is just to the North of Orange Park so you'll find many current and ex-military in the area who are proud to call this area home. A major draw for residents is the number of highly rated Clay County schools. The Orange Park Mall is one of the major shopping destinations for the area, here you can also enjoy a movie at the AMC Theater which is attached to the Mall along with many dining options close by. Once you pass Orange Park heading south on Highway 17 you will find yourself in Flemming Island which is home to posh golfing course centered neighborhoods such as Eagle Harbor and Fleming Island Plantation. The area has been dubbed by some as the "Ponte Vedra of Clay County" and over the past decade has enjoyed explosive growth both residentially and commercially. What was once a sleepy rural area has become a destination for shopping, food and fun.
While Fleming Island is growing, it's still a fairly quiet community and most nights everything is closed by 11. Night owls can find something to do if they look hard enough, food, drinks, and live music can be enjoyed at Mellow Mushroom or Whitey's Fish Camp, and Sports fans will enjoy local bars like Box Seats and Hurricane Grill and Wings.
Major chains and big-box stores are commonplace in most suburban communities and Fleming Island and Orange park are no exception. There are some exceptional locally-owned retail locations to check out including Grassroots Natural Market which sells organic & healthy snacks, dietary supplements & homeopathic remedies. Peterbrooke Chocolatier offers a tempting selection of goodies. Pick up a new bike at Open Road Bicycles and hit Black Creek Trail, approximately 7 miles long and mostly shaded, making it ideal for biking, running, or a casual stroll. Boating is a big part of life on the First Coast and folks on Fleming Island love it too. Swing by the Fleming Island Marina to rent a sail boat or take in the killer views of the city.


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Ponemon Institute called 2014 the year of the "Mega Breaches," which will be remembered for its series of mega security breaches and attacks. These "Mega Breaches" are perfect examples ofRead More
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Recently the widespread fire of data breaches impacting privacy of millions of hapless people across the globe has become the stirring news. This spree of cyber attacks unveiling the factRead More
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Every organization needs to face the fact that breaches can and do happen. Hackers have the resources, the expertise, and the persistence to infiltrate any organization, and there is noRead More
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Saturday Bezel Ring Binge!
|August 31, 2019 Other Dates
|Sa from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
|Joe's Garage Jewelry Studio
|Natalie Sorenson
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**Date Change to August 31st**
Spend a Saturday morning creating this no-shortcuts bezel setting for an ornate renaissance ring! Choose a semi-precious 8mm stone such as Labradorite or moonstone, place it on sterling silver sheet, and wrap it in a mounting of silver bezel wire. Solder the silver joints, then form and finish your patterned wire ring shank. The breathtaking finish is created by pressing the bezel around your stone. Learn advanced techniques - setting a bezel, soldering, and sizing. Materials included. Ages 18 and up. Previous solder experience necessary.
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