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what is your favorite sound chip? this may include expantion chips for the famicom (vrc6/7, fds...)
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what is your favorite sound chip? this may include expantion chips for the famicom (vrc6/7, fds...)
Favorites include:
1. Ricoh RP2A03
2. Texas Instruments SN76489 (there are multiple variants of that chip alone, but my favorite variant is the one used in the Neo Geo Pocket line of handhelds, the T6W28
3. General Instrument AY-3-8910 (people have made some amazing and insane stuff with that chip alone).
4. DMG-CPU (The sound hardware inside of the Game Boy. There was an upgraded version of the chip used in the Game Boy Color, the CPU-CGB, which made some improvements to the CPU itself, but the audio portion was unchanged. This was also used in the Game Boy Advance for backwards compatibility, and to provide 8-bit music/sound effects for some games)
5. SSMP (used in the SNES)
6. Television Interface Adapter (TIA) used in the Atari 2600)
7. Yamaha YM2151
8. MOS Technology SID
9. Atari POKEY (Pot Keyboard Integrated Circuit)
mine are:
1. namco c series (used in arcade games)
2. ym2151
3. rp2a03 and all expantion chips
4. ym2610 (used in the neo geo)
5. mos tecnologi sid (c64/128 and cbm2)
6. paula (amiga)
7. intel I8048 dac (used in the original donkey kong arcade)
8. Yamaha ESG (used in the pss130 keyboard)
9. Yamaha ma series (used in various cell phones)
10 Capcom q-sound (cps2 and sony zn series)
11. St016 (used in various seta arcade games)
12. Oki msm5232 (8 channel psg used in some older ADK arcade games)
@defender not that kind of sound chip, but if you were trying to be funny you gave me a good laugh though xD.
We mean sound chip, as in integrated circuits used in various pieces of vintage video game consoles and personal computers that are meant to produce sound (see both lists above).
One of my favorite sound chips is the Yamaha YMF262, also known as OPL3.
uh... uh... uhh, the one that, uh, plays sounds, ;P
I would say Yamaha YM2608, I love the duo between FM voices and the square waves played with what is essentially an integrated YM2149. Then I would say HuC6280 from the PC-Engine and also the sound chip from the Wonderswan, though it seems we don't know much about it, it probably also uses WaveTable synthesis
another favorite is the ensoniq 5506 (otto), used in the Apple IIgs.
Yeah I was making a joke LOL
I'd love to hear some examples of these chips you guys are talking about though, if you guys don't mind, I want to learn more.
for apple IIgs, a channel called vintagamersparadise has the complete soundtracks to the IIGS ports of kings quest 1-3. namco c series music is a bit more comin, type something like galaga arcade for example. st016 is a bit harder to find. Sid music is the equivalent of an invasive weed, it's that comin. ym series chips (especially 2612) is also comin (project 2612 for example). intel 8048 dac is used only in some nintendo arcade games, but most of them are quite comin (type donkey kong arcade).
OK, here are some examples.
another favorite is the bsmt2000, used in various pinball machines.
Here are some examples of chips I listed in post 2, which has been updated with some more chips that popped into my head.
1. RP2A03, used on the Nintendo Entertainment System and its variants: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi7qrZo110M
2. DMG-CPU-B, used on the Game Boy line of handhelds. Sound wise, it is related to the 2A03, but with a few changes (the triangle channel has been replaced with a custom programmable wave channel, and the noise channel sounds a bit different): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JTeN8sy3Wc
3. Atari POKEY, used in the Atari 8-bit computer family, as well as in Ball Blazer and Commando for the Atari 7800. Most people make Atari music with with a program called RMT (Raster Music Tracker): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSrRkFfsQrI
4. Texas Instruments SN76489. This chip was very basic, with only 3 square waves and a white noise generator with two modes, white noise and periodic noise. This example primarily uses the noise channel's periodic noise mode to create a bassline, since the noise channel could be set in a mode where it stole the pitch information from the third square channel, leaving only 2 square channels to be used: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM-vXscAoVA
4. General Instrument AY-3-8910, used in a lot of computers such as the Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, and ZX Spectrum. A rebranded version by Yamaha, the YM2149, was also released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdROMMP-YAM
here's an example of the bsmt2000.
I've always been a junky for wavetable/psg/sample chips. So, roughly in order, my favorite sound chips are:
1. The sound chip used in the PS1 and PS2 (when music is sequenced, not streamed). It's basically an upgraded version of the Snes's SPC700 but it has more channels, more sample ram, and better reverb.
2. Snes (SPC700). It has a warm sound that I like because of gaussian interpolation. It has very limited memory though for samples (I know this from experience because I write Snes music). So, it's a special kind of challenge to make use of the warmth of the SPC700 with the low amount of sample memory and do something that makes the best of both.
3. Nes (2a03 and 2a07). I'm not a fan of the simple stuff because I tend to gear toward more complex, but the complex stuff is really cool.
. And it's a popular chip to work with, so there's a lot of good stuff for it.
4. Konami VRC6. If you enjoyed using it once, you'll never stop using it afterwards. It's obviously meant to complement the 2A03 and it does that really well.
5. mos Technology sid (c64). Not a fan of how overboard some of the music can get to squeeze more out of the limited channels, but the chip is literally a high quality subtractive synth, just with limited polyphony. You can't fault it for having an emphasis on traditional synth design. If it had more channels, then making music for it would be scarily similar to doing it in an 80s studio with all your modular setups. Furthermore some people developed cool strategies to play samples on the C64, so I find the chip intriguing.
6. PC Engine, can't remember what the sound chip is. From what little I've heard, it sounds like it could really be made to do awesome things if used right. Would absolutely love to see music for a Castlevania game or something like that made for the chip. Maybe it exists, I just haven't gotten around to looking it up. The Konami KSS chip is also tied for this spot because while the PC Engine has slightly better specs in most cases, I'm spoiled by the very few soundtracks I've heard for the KSS which have all been awesome. It's late 80s Konami though, what do you expect lol
7. Namko N163. Would tie it with the other wavetable chips above, but it has a lot more distortion. Still, in the right context it sounds really cool. I'd also put the Famicom Disc System (FDS) here, but it only has one channel and 1 channel is boring lol. That said, it can make interesting sounds and it is cleaner than the other wavetable chips.
8. Paula (amiga). Too few channels for my taste, and also not a fan of how you're locked to a certain stereo seperation, but people have done cool things with this chip. I also like how raw and gritty the samples become. It's a polar opposite to the Snes and playstation, which for me, isn't necessarily a good or a bad thing, it's just different. I suppose if you're going for a natural sound that's clean, it would be a bad thing, but obviously that will depend on what you want to do.
I also like listening to GBA, Nintendo DS and N64 music, among other things that use samples. I'll admit I really am not an FM fan. I appreciate and enjoy the sound when it's done super well, but otherwise I don't like it as much because it sounds like it's trying to be something it's not, if that makes any sense.
Another favorite of mine is the Konami SCC, which is basically like Namco's early arcade sound chip on steroids. It has 5 wavetable channels that are 32 samples long, used in some Konami games for the MSX.
I personally am fond of the Philips SAA1099, as is displayed in my signature . OK sure it's basically a PSG that could produce stereo sound, but I am a fan of how it was used, especially in Creative's CMS demos. I'm also a fan of the MA series of chips produced by Yamaha that were used in many mobile phones from the early 2000s. The MA7, the last in the series, actually supported 3d sound, though I'm not aware of any phones that made use of that capability.
I tend to not include sample-based chips in my favourite, but if I had to, it would be Paula from the Amiga, for the same reasons described in post 16.
Thanks for the links guys, this is interesting. I wish it was easier to just get solid demos of the different sounds the chips could make and the number of channels they could use though, rather than relying on specific songs that would likely only use a few of those features.
I also like the chip used in the XaviX based plug and plays.
On a related note, there is a channel called The 8-Bit Guy who reviews old retro technology. He has a secondary channel called 8-Bit Keys, where he reviews old vintage keyboards. My favorite sound chip is the one used on the Yamaha PSS-125, which is a vintage square wave keyboard, but it's not just your average toy keyboard, as it has more things going for it when it comes to sound.
@family mario, that chip in question is the yamaha ESG.
Oh, this topic is interesting!
Favorite sound chips:
Yamaha YM2608 (why some call it as "YM-2608"?). This was the sound chip that made me the person that I am now.
Namco N163. I also am a wavetable lover since 2017.
HuC6280. Sound part of the Hudson C62 System.
WonderSwan. Waveform data are 4-bit, 32 steps. The 2nd channel can be used for regular wave data or 8-bit PCM data. WTD doesn't have a function to use PCM samples (?) I think.
VSU-VUE (Virtual Sound Unit) of the Nintendo Virtual Boy. This is almost the same thing as the HuC6280. Nice.
I also like lo-fi sample-based ICs. Toy keyboards maybe? Or Oki's CPUs used in Casio keyboards, particularly the SA-series. Or this nice melody IC. Sample-based, sound generation method is called DWS (Dual Wave Synthesis). Oh, that characteristic noise due to the DAC's low resolution is the thing that I like.
what is wtd? Is that some sort of wonderswan music tracker or the music part of the wonderwitch dev kit?
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SOUTH BEND – Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old mayor of this northern Indiana city who in just weeks has vaulted from being a near-unknown to a breakout star in the Democratic Party, officially started his presidential bid here on Sunday, presenting himself as a transformational figure who is well positioned to beat President Donald Trump, despite being young and facing off against many seasoned rivals.
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Let Go
I spent a full day clearing out some old books yesterday, there were a lot.
In the process, I found a book written by a Taiwanese writer named FourOne. I'll be honest, I was never really a fan for self-help or chicken soup type of writing. But when I flipped through this one at the beginning of last year in Taipei at Eslite, I understood the power of looking inward and reflect. Today I'm sharing a page I liked (translated quickly by me):
Stay far away from the ones who drain you energy.
Because they boo when you cheer in happiness;
Because they make your loss feel even worse;
Also, because they never show joy over your success.
Every life is filled happy and sad episodes.
What we need to learn is to discover and cherish the token in each of them.
Not to have someone constantly remind you,
that life could be massively miserable.
In life, we will need to endure different types of obstacles and hardship,
we will also meet different types of people.
Maybe we can't decide who comes through the door,
but we can decide who remains.
We can decide how and where our life goes.
Warm wishes.
This spread in the book made me understand the meaning of letting go. Right now, I'm unable to have every person I've ever met in my daily life. A lot of it is because of time, location, personalities, incidents and the way we lead our lives, but no matter what, I always choose to remember each person by their best attributes, to keep their best in my heart.


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Why does he start here?
Is this what Gertrude has told him to say? "Go tell my son the king is upset."
What does she expect this to accomplish? Did this approach work when Hamlet's Dad was the king?
Is this what she's always done?
Apparently the queen is suffering under "great affliction of spirit". Can she not say, "I'm upset and need to see my son?" I guess not. She's got to deflect the difficulty. It's not HER issue – it's the King's.
But while Hamlet MAY have been atuned to his father's distemper, he doesn't have much reason to care about his uncle's distemper – murder and kingship aside.
I want to know what Gertrude and Hamlet's routine was BEFORE the events of this play and how this exchange reflects either a continuation or deviation from it.


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Canvas journal
The latest endeavor is this journal made of scrap canvas that was too thin for anything else. I collected some flowers to paint from for the front and back covers. Just acrylic paint with bright pink gouache on the cover. Now I get to plan how to paint the pages!


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It was nearly 2pm on Saturday in Shanghai. I was still recovering from my crazy week of 36 hrs+ of domestic and international travel - plus cooking and hosting Thanksgiving dinner for 13 people (no jetlag for nasty women) - when I picked up my phone and saw the CNN notification: Castro dead at 90. As the daughter of a Cuban-exile whose Miami-Cuban roots are undeniable (I seriously cringe when I hear myself say certain words - I didn't realize I had an accent until I left Miami!), a flurry of emotions overcame me. The joy and relief my mother and her cousin must feel; the sadness and regret that my godmother, who died earlier this year, never got to experience this day; a sense of loss that I wasn't in Miami to join what I knew would be a very loud, ecstatic jubilee…more on that shortly.
While I won't go further into how I feel about Castro's death here (friend me on Facebook if you want to know my personal thoughts!), I would like to take this time to talk about what this means for Miami…and place...
For years, my relationship with Miami has been fraught and complicated. Anyone who has ever seen me giving a talk knows Miami takes center stage. I often begin with these remarks:
"This is my hometown - Weh-che-steh (which is the way Cubans pronounce the neighborhood I grew up), Mee-ya-Mee (which is how all Cubans - and Cuban-Americans call Miami) - where my most exhilarating memory is playing an ersatz game of Frogger (that old-school 80s video game where the whole goal is to safely cross a road full of oncoming traffic), as I tight-ropped down pencil-thin sidewalks, dodging cars as I crossed strip-mall lined six-lane highways masquerading as streets, all to get to a chicken Teriyaki sub."
I go on to paint a distressing picture about Miami's State of Place:
"This is life"
"This is work"
"This is play"
"This was our best hope for place"
"I always say the best place to find Miami's soul is within a tired strip mall along an otherwise placeless artery at the famous Versailles café."
"This is the typical scene outside of Versailles Café window – la ventanita – where all the Cubans gather around talking about their heydays on the island.
"I don't blame them. I'd miss this place too. Miamians – Cuban exiles or otherwise – are obviously starving for place; creating it out of whatever they can."
My personal experience with Miami's lack of place has everything to do with why I have dedicated my life fighting for - and justifying the need for and benefits of - better places.
Which brings me back to Castro…
After hearing the news of Fidel's death, I immediately logged onto CNN to watch live video coverage. I knew it was only a matter of time before Cubans spilled over into the streets of Miami - banging pots and pans next to, of course, Versailles and also La Carreta, in my very own "Weh-che-steh." Despite the lack of true public space, Cubans, as they oft - and are known to - do, persevered and took matters into their own hands. They crafted their own space of expression, even though they lacked a physical place in which to do so. And thankfully, the police - probably many of them Cuban themselves - accommodated the middle-of-the-night revelries, that lasted well into the day Saturday. Of course, one cannot help to see the interesting - more aptly, sad - contrast with Cubans still in the motherland - who do indeed have access to grand public places - but lack the "space" to express themselves (but this is a topic for another post).
But despite the beautiful freedom of expression on display in Miami on Saturday, the lack of public space - true public space - was never more glaring, and disappointing, to me. While this likely did not consciously bother the celebrants, especially on a day they had been waiting for nearly six decades, we - as planners and urban designers - we know better. We failed them. We failed to provide true public space - a cornerstone of our democracy. We failed to do our part in shaping our free Republic. Public spaces have played a critical role in cultural, social, and political expression since the Roman era, serving as spaces for people to exchange both goods and ideas - then and now. During the 2011 Arab Spring, protests sparked all over the middle east, all congregated in large public spaces. In 2013, people took to Taksim Square to protest the government's plan to pave over adjacent Gezi Park and build (yet another) high end shopping mall.
Despite Miami Cubans' improvisational, "pop-up" public space (whose ingenuity should be applauded - and accommodated - in its own right), the provision - or lack thereof - of true public space is emblematic of a government's support of freedom of speech. The presence - and free use of - of public space demonstrates that a government welcomes and supports public discourse and peaceful demonstrations. Public space is physical prose, clearly communicating that people's voices matter and that they are a part of the political process - not just spectators. Blocking off access to public space or purposely not weaving it into the urban fabric sends the opposite message, and in fact, has historically been a tactic used by authoritarian regimes looking to curb potential uprisings. Now, I am not trying to argue that the lack of public space in Miami - or other cities in the U.S. - is an intentional move to limit freedom of expression. However, we must recognize that providing public space is about more than just improving the built environment; it's about creating a place that will encourage debate and facilitate civic engagement, which is vital to creating an empowered and informed electorate.
For my part, my laments about Miami often center around its lack of walkability - and the need to drive everywhere. But as we know with State of Place - and was clearly on display Saturday - place is more than just about walkability. Sure, one can argue that walkability - or the aspects of the built environment that facilitate walking, like convenience, safety, and comfort - is a necessary component of successful places, but it alone is not sufficient. Indeed, one of the reasons we offer a breakdown of the State of Place Index is so our customers can better understand the various urban design dimensions - like public spaces - that make up great places as well as easily identify their own assets and needs. And, so that we stop failing our citizens. Everyone should have access to better places. We promise to never stop making the (economic, environmental, health, cultural - and political) case for creating great places. I can only hope that one day I will be able to help shape Miami's State of Place - and return the favor for having shaped my passion for place (even if it did emerge out of Miami's lack of - physical - place).
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Brilliant young English choreographer Liam Scarlett, 29, is keenly sought after on international stages and already seen as classical ballet's great hope for the future.
Scarlett has previously showed a penchant for dark and dirty drama. His first works for the Royal Ballet included Asphodel Meadows, a melancholic piece on mortality referencing a mythological underworld place peopled by the lost souls of the dead. Sweet Violets was an equally grim study of Jack the Ripper, seen through the obsessive eyes of artist Walter Sickert.
But in his latest work, a full-length production and a distinct coup for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, Scarlett shows he also has a winning way with the fairies. His A Midsummer Night's Dream promises all the magic, mayhem and wit of Shakespeare's play, sumptuously set in a fabulous fairyland.
"Fairies were not at the top of my list when Ethan Stiefel [then artistic director of the company] first approached me," he says. "The Frederick Ashton production came to the forefront of my mind. I was definitely sceptical."
But on further consideration he decided it would be "a good challenge to do something not chosen by myself". And he is very pleased with that decision. "It has been the most fun," he declares. "We have laughed every day and I have been coming out with things that are so new for me, so different."
On opening night, in Wellington's St James Theatre, the curtains went up on a spectacular fairy glade with overhead canopy, its deepest green and midnight blue woodland awash in moonlight, with acorn-shaped nooks and crannies providing secret fairy beds. A subtle swathe of tall stemmed flower buds are already closed for the night - apart from one special bloom which ultimately provides the spell so vital to Puck's error, the lovers' confusions, Titania's ultimate humiliation and Bottom's beautiful, if donkey-shaped, dream.
The set and costumes come courtesy of master designer Tracy Grant Lord. The all-important lighting, catching every dewdrop and tinsel-tipped wing, is by Kendall Smith. Scarlett has maintained Mendelssohn's dramatically articulate score, written in 1824 as an overture to the play, with other works by Mendelssohn added to cover a full-length ballet.
Grant Lord began her collaboration with Scarlett in May 2014, meeting him twice in London at that time and continuing the design dialogue by Skype and email.
"Liam has a very fine aesthetic," she says, "which made it easy. He knew what he wanted, the world he wanted to create - which was a forest dell. He wanted Oberon to be able to oversee everything going on in his kingdom; he wanted the fairies to be able to appear from everywhere and to look as if they really might fly."
In response, Grant Lord has created gloriously ethereal tutus, sparkling with myriad crystals and with wings long enough to play with proportion, making the dancers appear even smaller and slighter than they already are. The four lovers, on safari in the forest, bring a far more down to earth flavour, the mechanicals, termed "rustics" in this production, are even more obviously of the land.
Scarlett has dispensed with Shakespeare's courtly opening scene and goes straight to the fairyland action, undaunted by the complexities of four interweaving plot lines in the original play. Neither is he daunted by working the classic comedy in a medium with no words.
"Body language is universal," he says. "And the meaning of a whole sentence by Shakespeare might be said with a single nod. Body language has to come from deep within the dancer, so something even deeper than what the spoken word conveys might be expressed."
He also emphasises that the work, "a masterpiece of literature and of theatre", has always been a play, not a book, and was always meant to be "played out for an audience".
His version certainly captures the pace of the original, building up to the frenzy in which Puck's mistake and the subsequent panic to resolve it are made, and without the momentum skipping over any of the "magical, fantastical and curious" aspects of the tale - or its humour.
Seven weeks is a very brief period to create a full-length ballet. It was down to solid work from day one. Casting was completed by Scarlett after sitting in on just one class and taking "about one hour in the studio, to do a few things". Who should be what was decided in about five minutes, he says. He works on instinct.
He similarly arrived with nothing - apart from the sort of magical world he wanted to create - premeditated or planned.
"What a shame to come in and impose things when all the tools, the dancers, are right there in front of you," he says. "Collaboration and drawing out what each dancer has to give is far more fruitful than some sort of 'show and tell'."
Tonia Looker dances the Titania role in the first cast and describes her character as multi-layered, not quite human but regal and stroppy enough to stand up to Oberon in their argument over the changeling boy in the first act. Then she has to portray a Fairy Queen totally in love with Bottom-as-donkey - and totally horrified when she wakes up, spell-free, the next morning to find a bumpkin in her bed.
Scarlett has been an inspiration, Looker says, and "everyone has loved working with him". She is not alone at being in awe of his intelligence, musicality, motivation and 100 per cent presence in the studio, and of his ability to demonstrate each and every role perfectly and then be able to draw that out of each dancer.
"He makes a section of choreography, doesn't take any notes, but remembers it perfectly forever," she says.
"It's an instinct thing," Scarlett confirms. "If it is right it comes from a very deep, primal place. Plus I do have a very strange, photographic memory. I only need to see a credit card number once, for example, and I remember it immediately."
A Midsummer Night's Dream, with the Royal NZ Ballet
Where and when:
Aotea Centre, Auckland, September 2-6; Civic Theatre, Rotorua, September 7; Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, September 16; Napier Municipal Theatre, September 19-20


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Whatever It Takes!
I had a great time yesterday as a panelist at the audition skills workshop Whatever It Takes! There was some fantastic Sydney talent that showed up and presented dance, acting, music and songs. Cultural Performing Arts Network (CPAN) is based in Western Sydney and for artists from all culturally diverse backgrounds and art form practices. There was some great talent and I really look forward to working with some of them! Thanks CPAN!
CPAN interviewed me about a year ago its so nice to return the promotion ~ here's the interview on my blog


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Oil prices edged up on Friday, shaking off previous losses after China said it would hold talks with the U.S. government on Jan. 7-8 to look for solutions to the trade disputes between the world's two biggest economies, Caspian Energy News (www.caspianenergy.net) reports with reference to Reuters.
International Brent crude futures were at $56.12 per barrel, up 17 cents, or 0.3 percent, from their last close.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures were at $47.25 per barrel, up 16 cents, or 0.3 percent.
Both crude benchmarks were down earlier in the session on concerns that the Sino-American trade war would lead to a global economic slowdown.
More details: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-oil/oil-edges-higher-on-upcoming-china-u-s-trade-talks-opec-cuts-idUSKCN1OY02J
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A Peak Inside My Boys Nursery: Vintage Aviation
When I found out I was pregnant with Liam I could not wait to decorate a nursery for him. This was before I even considered starting a Etsy Shop for nursery bedding. From day one I was convinced I was having a girl. I don't know if it is because I come from a family… Read More


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The Many Mental Benefits of Adult Social Dance
In addition to the many physical benefits of adult social dancing, there are numerous mental and social benefits.
Dancing keeps us young. The myriad physical benefits help to slow the aging process.
Dancing improves our memory. Remembering and recalling steps, patterns, and routines provide a great mental workout for our brains and keep our minds alert, quick, and young. In fact, a 2003 study by the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that social dancing reduces dementia in older adults by increasing neuronal synapse complexity, essentially re-wiring their brains.
Dancing makes us smarter. In addition to memory improvements, dancing has been repeatedly shown to improve cognitive acuity more than reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing golf, swimming, and bicycling.
Dancing is socially satisfying. The proximity to others provides a pleasant recreational and entertaining hobby while also cultivating close friendships with other like-minded adults.
Dancing transcends all cultures. Every culture across the globe with different customs, ideas, norms, values, and beliefs has dance as a central aspect. By interacting with different people on the dance floor, we expand our minds and spirits.
Dancing improves mood. Exercise raises endorphins—the "feel good" natural hormones—which help alleviate stress, reduce depression, and increase satisfaction.
Dancing reduces loneliness. The simple act of dancing with a partner is, by definition, the opposite of being lonely.
Dancing promotes good hygiene. Being around others—and in rather close proximity as well—makes us want to look (and smell) our best.
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Vlogmas Day 9 | Another Goodbye
Morning! Vlogmas day 9 sees us doing a spot of Christmas shopping before driving to the airport, Fray traveled back to the UK but luckily it's only for six days. It always feels so wrong when we're not together so I'm already counting down the days and hours until we see each other again. Peta x


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Obituary of Dorothy Janice Suarez
Dorothy Janice Suarez of Humboldt, Tennessee and late of Wytheville, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 8 at the age of 93. She was born Dorothy Janice Reasons on July 7, 1925 in Crockett County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, three sisters, and her husband, Hector Suarez.
Janice is survived by three children, Terrance Suarez (and Fiancée Dorothy), Sharon Fauber (and spouse Bill), and Randall Suarez (and Spouse Ann); six grandchildren, Scott, Mark, Michael, Matt, Julie and Kate and their spouses; and 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind dear two sisters-in-law, Opha Lee Reasons and Francis Reasons and a number of nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 12 at 11:00 AM at Ronk Funeral Home in Alamo, Tennessee. A visitation will preceded the service at 10:00 AM.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Carrington Place for their loving care during the last two years of her life.
In lieu of flowers donation may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church Choir and/or Hand Bell programs, 330 Church St, Wytheville, VA 24382. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.grubbfuneralhome.com
Grubb Funeral Home is assisting the Suarez family with the arrangements.


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Payton Scott and Lane Lettich lead best Sandite run game in half-decade/
By: Scott Emigh, Editor-in-Chief
Sand Springs has had a lot of big names in the running back position, but not often have they had to share the spot. In the past, the Charles Page varsity football team would have one really talented running back who did 90% of the lifting. This season has been a lot different.
Had Lane Lettich and Payton Scott arrived at different times in school history, it wouldn't be unbelievable for each of them to have well over 1500 yards per season. As it is, the two combine for nearly 2000 yards and nearly 91% of the Sandite ground game.
Lettich is a senior and is the starter at tail back. He's currently sitting at 207 carries for 1059 yards and 17 touchdowns, not to mention his 12-231 and 2 touchdown receiving record this season.
Lettich is a powerhouse, and is resilient against sturdy defenders. Averaging just over 5 yards-per-carry, the bulk of his carries are head to head against the D-line and battles of strength. Lettich is the go-to guy on 4th and short conversions and goal-line-to-go touchdowns. His longest carry this season came against Stillwater. He needed about 60 yards that game to cross the thousand-mark, and he did it the first time he touched the ball--rushing for 70 yards before getting dragged down in the Pioneer redzone.
Scott is only a sophomore, and one of the only freshman to play last season. Not only did he play, he played well with over 200 rushing yards--the fourth best on the team. This season he has 861 yards on only 112 carries for 8 touchdowns.
The kid is a juggernaut. He's only 5'6", but once he gets some momentum going, he's gone. Not only is he fast, but he's crafty, and finds the tinniest of holes to blow through and pick up first downs in single plays. He frequently breaks tackles and often drags two or even three defenders for 5+ yards after contact.
Lettich led the ground-game for Sand Springs last season too, but was held to only 823 yards and 5 touchdowns on 169 carries. Not only did Lettich and Scott have to split time with each other, but they also had dual threat QB Conner Sitton and all-purpose Davey Thayer to share the ball with. Those two combined for another 669 yards.
The problem with having so many great runners to share time with is you don't get your fair shot at breaking records or recording huge games like some runners have in the past when they were the solo threat on the ground.
Lettich has led the ground game in 10 of 12 games this season, and 9 of 12 games last season. His biggest single-game record was last season when he brought 143 yards against Muskogee. This year he got close against Sapulpa when he ran for 133, but it was Scott with the biggest single-game record this season.
Scott has led the run game twice this season. Once against Guthrie--a game that was cancelled for lightning shortly before the half. Then, in week 7, he hit 200 against Ponca City, the first time a Sandite RB has done so since Terrance Dixon walked all over Tulsa Memorial in 2009 for 334 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Dixon rushed for 1597 yards his senior year and went on to play for Northeastern State University where he ran up a career record of 1945 all-purpose yards for 18 touchdowns over three seasons.
Raymond McLaurin came close to the 200-mark in 2012 when he ran up 191 yards against Sapulpa and over 1100 for the season.
Both Lettich and Scott will be going into Friday's State Championship game with high hopes as they have the opportunity to bring home the school's first title in 49 years.
The last time the Sandites played Bixby was in week 10 when they dealt the defending state-champs their first shut out since 2007 in a 20-0 rout at Sand Springs. Lettich shouldn't have too hard of a time crossing the 1100 mark and Scott should easily cross 900, but he will need to pull out his second-largest performance of the season if he hopes to cross 1000. The two combined for only 145 yards on 36 carries in the week 10 game.


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For many students around the UK going or returning to university is an exciting time of the year as they look ahead to another spell of independence away from their parents' home.
However, for those going for the first time and taking all their belongings with them, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has offered some helpful advice.
The organisation noted that the key thing is to ensure that everything is packed up correctly as the last thing a driver wants is items rolling around the back of the vehicle causing a major distraction.
If the car is full to the brim then motorists need to be wary of their fuel gauge as a large amount of packed items can cause a big drain on the vehicle's petrol reserves and could see some people get caught out.
Peter Rodger, IAM chief examiner, said: "It's that time of the year when many eighteen and nineteen year olds pack for university. Make sure you don't overload your car, you can always make another trip home after a couple of weeks."
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- 263 Soper Place
- Ottawa, Ontario K1M2J2
- $5,000,000
- 6 Bed, 7 Bath, 0.45 Acres
- Single Family
- Office: Royal Lepage Team Realty
Hunt Club Real Estate
In the southern part of Ottawa, there's a large, suburban neighborhood called Hunt Club. It was named after the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club, as most of the land for the neighborhood was originally purchased from the Club. There are several sub-neighborhoods within Hunt Club, so you can find the one that feels the most like home to you. There are a number of options in the area for housing and also for things to do. You can find homes that are under $300,000, and homes that cost over $1 million. In between those price points there are some beautiful choices, no matter what size or style of home you're looking for.
Once you find your new place, you may want to explore all that Hunt Club has to offer so you can start furnishing and decorating your home. In and around the neighborhood there are shopping options ranging from chain stores to smaller, more eclectic local shops, so you'll always have choices. While you're out, you may want to stop at a local cafe or restaurant so you can get a great meal and meet some of the neighbors in the area. It's always nice to find a close-knit community where you can make friends.
There are plenty of parks and green spaces in the Hunt Club neighborhood, as well, so you'll be able to get out and enjoy the weather. Take your dog for a walk, let your children run and play, or just relax and appreciate the natural beauty all around you. Part of the Hunt Club neighborhood is still undeveloped fields and meadows, making for a unique, more rural feeling right in the middle of an urban area. It's the kind of place where you can really feel at home and enjoy everything the area offers.
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Are you the sort of person someone at the turn of the 20th century might have called a "tinkerer"?
I'm referring to the type who likes to build things or learn something new every day, no matter how old he or she gets.
When I was a teenager, I lived next door to a guy who kept bees and sold the honey to neighbors and friends, after reassuring all of us that we had little chance of being stung if we just left the insects alone.
To save money, my father took a night course at the high school to learn car repair - long before a tune-up required a laptop and automaker-designated software.
When I was a kid, I built a crystal radio set from a kit. I learned Morse code at classes at the Civil Defense, built a telegraph in junior high school wood shop, and practiced my dot-dot-dot-dash-dash-dash-dot-dot-dots so well that, if they still used Morse code, I could be rescued at sea.
When I started my first newspaper job after high school, I was handed a no-frills camera and several rolls of film and told that reporters had to be photographers, too. So I shoehorned in a night course at the high school to learn something about photography, and ended up running a sideline business developing pictures for small publications in a darkroom I set up in a closet.
I enjoy learning new things, even more so as I get older, because it tends to reduce the loss of brain cells. That's why many people attempt the New York Times crossword puzzle every day - Will Shortz is probably responsible for keeping hundreds of thousands of Americans from misplacing their house keys.
Sometimes, it's fun: taking online courses through Camden County College on Web design, Photoshop, and Flash; building a custom desk for my basement office from plans I drew; seeing how early I can plant spring crops in raised beds if I cover them on colder nights.
But sometimes, you suspend your dignity: for a half-hour every Monday, being taught to swim at age 61 by 17-year-olds; constantly falling off the English racing bike you just had tuned after it had sat in the basement for 25 years; trying to get the tennis ball over the net more regularly than you did when you gave up the game 40 years earlier.
You know, tinkering.
I often get the impression that too many people believe that those of us who give things a try, whether we succeed or not, are special. They assume that if they tried to do the same thing, they wouldn't be able to do it.
I can't tell you how many times in the 23 years I've been writing about home improvement that my wife has been told how fortunate she is to have me around the house to do all the work.
One day, she decided to come clean. It was Easter Sunday, and she informed one of my admirers that when we were ready to sit down to dinner later that afternoon, we'd have to remove scaffolding from around the dining room table. It had been there for weeks, and we'd been eating in the kitchen because of it.
I admit some of my tinkering has degenerated into unending projects: the kitchen that took 18 months; the bathroom that was a four-year project. Sometimes I postpone the easy for the difficult, because the latter poses more challenges.
Since we bought our current house in 2001, I've built any number of projects: my workshop; a window seat in the kitchen; a knee wall with fireplace; bookcases and luggage storage in the bedroom.
Yet not until a week ago did I find 15 minutes to put cardboard shims in the hinges of the first-floor bathroom door to make it shut properly.
Anyway, tinkering keeps me from thinking about the real estate market, which is likely not to improve much in 2012, either.
Maybe 2013.
Inquirer real estate writer Alan J. Heavens' home improvement column appears Fridays in Home & Design. See instructional videos at Al's Place. Go to philly.com/yourplace


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By now, you probably completed your holiday shopping. However, if you are like me, you may wait until the last minute to seek out fantastic holiday deals, and there are many to be had right now. I am like a kid in a candy store when I find a good deal on makeup and skincare products, and I do not mind sharing my secret. Welcome to the 2017 Hot Holiday Gift Set List. These gift sets were chosen because of the quality of the products and the great deal you are getting.
First up is the Laura Geller Hollywood Lights Collection. Laura Geller New York, known for her primer and highlighter products, put together a gift set that will want to purchase. This 6-piece collection includes primer, foundation, baked blush, an eyeshadow palette, lip gloss, and brush. These items alone value approximately $175.00, but you can get this entire gift set (all full size) for $59.00. On top of that, all Laura Geller Beauty products are not tested on animals. Win! (visit www.laurageller.com)
Next on the list is Tarte Spice Up Your Stare Deluxe Tartiest Eyeliner Set, available at Ulta. I would be remiss not to include this on my list. The Tariest Clay Paint liners are a hit among makeup artists for its ease of use and the pigment payout. What is great about this set is that you get four Tariest Clay Paint Liners in colors such as black, mulberry, champagne, and copper. The kit also includes a brush. This liner is my favorite, and this set is a must-have! The products are not tested on animals and are gluten-free. The kit value is $48, but you can get the set this holiday season for $35.00. (visit www.ulta.com.)
The third Hot Holiday Gift set is Ciate London, 12 Days of Ciate London. This cruelty-free makeup brand is loved by users for their nail products as well as for their incredible makeup products including my favorite, the Ciate London Dewy Stix. This season Ciate London is offering a 12-piece makeup set for $29.50 (valued at $59.00). This collection includes liquid lips, eyeshadows, bronzer, highlighter, mascara, liner and more. It is a great way to try a full array of products from a very popular makeup line. It is available online at www.ciatelondon.com.
Time is ticking so get your holiday gift sets today!!


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St. John's at Concordia
Where in the world is St. John's?
St. John's is at Concordia Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Retirement Community here in Springfield. Did you know that every Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., one of the pastors from either Faith Lutheran in Jacksonville, Grace Lutheran in Springfield, Peace Lutheran in Springfield, or right here at St. John's, leads a ½ hour worship service, including Holy Communion, in the Concordia Village chapel? Many of the disciples from St. John's who reside at Concordia Village attend the worship service each week. St. John's disciple Rosemary Carlson, also a Concordia Village resident, spearheads the effort, inviting and encouraging Concordia residents to attend and participate. Often times, when one of the three pastors from St. John's leads the service, they are joined by members of the St. John's choir who share an anthem and help lead the hymn-singing. Occasionally, the CEO of Concordia Village, Jacque Bogner (also an active disciple at St. John's!), pops in as well! The worship service is not limited to residents of Concordia, but is open to all. Can't make it to worship on the weekend this summer? Try Tuesday afternoon worship at 1:30 each week at Concordia Village! The residents would love to have you join them! It's one of the many places where St. John's is this summer and all throughout the year!


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|Main department telephone no(s):
|01473 704103
|Nearest car park:
Nearest entrance:
Directions from entrance to department:
|Car Park G. View car parking information.
Entrance 15.
Turn left after entering through entrance 15 and Recruitment is the first door on the left. View hospital map.
|To provide a comprehensive recruitment service for all posts across the hospital, including medical locum arrangements.
If you are interested in working at the hospital please log onto the NHS Jobs website and select Ipswich Hospital. All our vacancies are advertised on this website along with a named contact should you wish to discuss a role.
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Article Content
|Article Number
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|RSA ACE/Server 5.x
RSA Authentication Manager 6.x
Cisco ASA 5520 Version 7.2.1
node secret
|Node Verification Failed
Users unable to authenticate via VPN
|Node secret is stored in flash and has to be deleted. A reboot of the CISCO ASA device will not clear the node secret.
|On Cisco ASA the Node secrets are stored in Flash RAM which is called disk0:. Older versions use Hex, newer version use the dotted decimal notation, so a Node secret for an RSA Server with IP address of 126.96.36.199 will either be named 8E-ED-EB-8A.SDI (Older versions with HEX used) or it will be named 142-141-235-138.SDI.
To delete the Node secret on a Cisco ASA, telnet or connect with SSH, find the file and type either
delete /noconfirm disk0:/142-141-235-138.SDI
delete disk0:\142-141-235-138.SDI /noconfirm
Clear the node from the agent host entry in the RSA Authentication Manager primary, remove the node secret from the CISCO ASA device using instructions below.
From the command line in ?executive mode?:
1. Type ?show flash?, this will list all files in flash. The node secret file will be named XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX.SDI.
2. Type ?delete flash:XXX-XXX-XXX-XXX.SDI?. After enter has been pressed you will be prompted if you want to delete the file, to continue with the file deletion hit enter.
3. Run the show flash command again to confirm that the node secret file is deleted.
4. Restart the CISCO ASA device to clear memory and cache.
NOTE: it has been noticed that with some later version of firmware on the CISCO ASA device where multiple authentication managers are configured, a node secret file is required for each authentication manager configured.
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text: The answer is NO! When it comes to exercise and strengthening, I have heard this question countless times from my elderly patients. They think, that because, they are in their later stages of life, strength training won't be beneficial. That is far from the truth! Yes, with aging comes a loss of muscle (called Sarcopenia) and consequently a decrease in strength. There are a number of reasons why we lose muscle as we age, but the big question is, can we gain strength in our later years? The answer is YES!


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Q: Your sizing chart for this swim fin does not have foot size. Not sure what 'FR' or 'D/NL' is. Can you tell me what size is best suited to fit a young girl that has a 22 cm foot and a 20 cm foot ?
Thank you for your interest in the Zoggs Long Blade Swim Fin!
I have just measured these for you and a size : 1-2 would be suitable for the 20cm foot and size: 2-3 would suit the 22cm.
Please let us know if you have any further questions!


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Māori Language Week has kicked off this morning with this year's theme being "Kia ora te reo Māori".
In celebration of this week, Te Puni Kōkiri has launched an initiative at the Manukau Train Station in Auckland where people can get a free coffee at no cost if they make their order in te reo.
Te Puni Kōkiri's Eruera Lee-Morgan says the main goal is to hear the locals speak regardless of how much or little reo they have.


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癌症生物標記的全球市場 ∼2022年:各種類 (蛋白質生物標記/遺傳基因生物標記)、腫瘤、分析技術、用途 、地區
Cancer Biomarkers Market by Type (Protein Biomarker, Genetic Biomarker), Cancer Type (Breast, Melanoma, Leukemia, Lung), Profiling Technology (Omics, Imaging, Immunoassay, Bioinformatics), Application - Global Forecast to 2022
|英文 251 Pages
|癌症生物標記的全球市場 ∼2022年:各種類 (蛋白質生物標記/遺傳基因生物標記)、腫瘤、分析技術、用途 、地區 Cancer Biomarkers Market by Type (Protein Biomarker, Genetic Biomarker), Cancer Type (Breast, Melanoma, Leukemia, Lung), Profiling Technology (Omics, Imaging, Immunoassay, Bioinformatics), Application - Global Forecast to 2022
|出版日期: 2017年10月05日
|內容資訊: 英文 251 Pages
本報告提供全球癌症 (腫瘤) 生物標記的市場相關分析,技術性概要和市場基本結構、最新趨勢,主要市場促進、阻礙因素,市場規模趨勢預測 (今後6年份),各腫瘤、各類型、各技術、各用途、各地區的詳細趨勢,市場競爭的狀態,今後的技術開發、市場發展的方向性,主要企業簡介等調查、考察。
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"Global cancer biomarkers market projected to grow at CAGR of 12.2%"
The global cancer biomarkers market is projected to reach USD 20.48 billion by 2022 from USD 11.53 billion in 2017, at a CAGR of 12.2% from 2017 to 2022.
Over the years, the cancer biomarkers market has evolved significantly owing to the rising prevalence of cancer, advancements in omics technologies, increasing healthcare expenditure, growth in R&D funding from government and private bodies, and rising demand for personalized medicine in cancer therapies. However, an unfavorable regulatory and reimbursement scenario and the high capital investments required for biomarker development and validation are some factors expected to restrain the market.
The cancer biomarkers market on the basis of cancer type is classified into breast, lung, colorectal, prostate, melanoma, leukemia, thyroid, bladder, non-hodgkin's lymphoma, kidney, and other cancers. The lung cancer segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing company focus on research on lung cancer biomarkers is the key driver for this market. Increased understanding of the morphology of lung carcinogenesis, development of the high-throughput techniques for biomarker discovery, and increased focus on early detection of cancer are propelling the growth of this market.
North America (comprising the US and Canada) is expected to account for the largest share of the global cancer biomarkers market in 2017. The large share of this geographic segment is mainly attributed to the increasing government support for discovery and development of biomarkers, increasing demand for personalized medicine, adoption of advanced omics technologies for biomarker discovery, and rising use of biomarkers in drug discovery and development by pharmaceutical companies in that region. While the APAC region is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The APAC cancer biomarkers market, particularly in China, Japan, and India is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period.
Break of primary participants was as mentioned below:
Major players in this market that are profiled in the report includes Abbott (US), Affymetrix (US), Roche (Switzerland), Illumina (US), QIAGEN (Netherlands), Agilent (US), Thermo Fisher (US), Merck (US), Becton Dickinson (US), Hologic (US), Danaher (US), and Shimadzu (Japan).
From an insight perspective, this research report focuses on qualitative data, market size, and growth of various segments and subsegments, competitive landscape, and company profiles. The qualitative data covers various levels of industry analysis such as market dynamics (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges). The report also offers market sizes and data on the growth of various segments of the industry. It focuses on emerging and high-growth segments, and high-growth regions. The competitive landscape covers growth strategies adopted by industry players in the last three years. The company profiles comprise basic views on key players in the cancer biomarkers market and the product portfolios, developments, and strategies adopted by market players to maintain and increase their market shares in the near future. The above-mentioned market research data, current market size, and forecast of future trends will help key players and new entrants to make the necessary decisions regarding product offerings, geographical focus, change in approach, R&D investments for innovations in products and technologies, and levels of output to remain successful.
The report will enrich established firms as well as new entrants/smaller firms to gauge the pulse of the market, which in turn would help garner a greater share. Firms purchasing the report could use one or any combination of the below-mentioned five strategies.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
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Watch this horrible video of a Ghanaian pastor who claimed to have carried out the ritual murders of more than 600 children handed to him as sacrifices by devil-worshipping doctors and nurses in Ghana.
The unnamed man wore a mask to disguise his identity as he made the shocking claims in a bizarre video, telling a television interviewer he had spent 17 years living with Satan.
In his 'confession', he said he had killed 675 people who were 'mostly children' given to him by members of an occult group in the medical profession.
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The man, believed to be in his 30s, went on to say that he was born with dark spirits and once had more than 650 demonic spirits at his disposal – some of which he named. .
He said he had needed to make the sacrifices in order to sustain his power – but has since left the 'Satanic kingdom', according to reports in the country.
He hit out at so-called 'fake' pastors in the country, accusing them of using dark spirits to deceive their followers.
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According to Yen.com, the pastor denied he was speaking out for monetary gain – insisting he was the son of a former Chief Justice who had left him properties after passing away and so he would have nothing to gain from speaking lies.


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The earthquakes in April and March of 2015 devastated parts of Nepal. Some houses around Kapan were destroyed and many people had to spend days outside. There were many generous donations from many people and we were able to supply food and temporary shelter to our families and other people Netra discovered.
Netra also went out to Kangel and bought tin for roofs and provided shelter for many families whose homes were no longer safe.


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The ten Funniest Spy Devices In Films Ever
MANILA, Philippines – Police lamented the proliferation of China-made spy gadgets on exclusive malls in downtown Manila, fearing that such devices may get into the fallacious arms—including criminals. This superb pen means that you can write "secret messages" phone numbers and other notes, and leave them in plain sight without ever being learn by anybody. No self-respecting Cold War CIA feminine agent would have been with out one – superb for blowing away the most unwanted of suitors from the KGB. This "gadget" will not be offered by Q, but demonstrates how on the planet of James Bond, each the enemy and Bond himself have the capacity to own highly effective devices.
Some firms are taking spy gear as soon as associated with top secret authorities tasks and law enforcement and adapting it for the public. Hiley says the CIA selected a Tessina because it was one of the smallest and quietest cameras in the 1960s. The gun is also used within the online game GoldenEye 007 A version of this gun is shown being tested to considerably gruesome impact on a wax dummy during Bond's go to to the MI6 monastery.
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Sell in May stock market strategy is off to a lousy start
The Trump administration's announcement Thursday that it will impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Europe, Mexico and Canada drew swift vows of retaliation from key allies, inflamed trade tensions and sent stock markets sinking. (May 31) AP
Most years, investing in stocks in May is akin to going on a beach vacation to Maine in February.
Investors' money often gets an icy reception in the stock market in May, with the Dow finishing higher only 50% of the time in the past 20 years. May also marks the start of the worst six-month stretch for equity performance, a stat that helped coin the expression, "Sell in May and go away."
But investors that took that advice and exited the market on April 30 are probably regretting that decision. The Dow Jones industrial average and the three other major U.S. stock indexes all rose.
The big winner was the Russell 2000, which gained 6%. This index, which is filled with small stocks that get most of their sales from domestic sources, was able to sidestep the headwinds from overseas, such as trade disputes, a political crisis in Italy which is raising questions about the future of the eurozone, and U.S. and North Korea tensions.
Small stocks are also less negatively impacted by the rising dollar, which boosts prices of U.S. exports and crimps sales of companies that sell things overseas.
The tech-dominated Nasdaq gained 5.3%. The sector was powered by exceptionally strong first-quarter profit results that saw 93% of tech companies top analyst forecasts. The Dow gained 1%, and the S&P 500 rose 2.2%.
Whether the gains can continue is another question. Since 1945, investing only in the May thru October period would have turned a $100 investment into $220, small change compared to that same $100 growing to more than $8,100 in the November thru April period, Bespoke Investment Group says.
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Chanje joins Ryder fleet
Leading US truck leasing and rental firm Ryder is adding 125 all-electric, delivery-style vans from Chanje Energy to its fleet. It will also become the exclusive sales channel partner and service provider for the California-based EV and energy services company.
"We believe electric vehicles will play a major role in the future of commercial transportation," says Dennis Cooke head of global fleet management solutions for Ryder. "Through our strategic partnership, Ryder and Chanje will collaborate to promote energy efficiency and innovation in the industry. Chanje offers an innovative product that will help reshape the industry by making commercial electric vehicles more affordable, reliable, and accessible."
The Chanje vehicle heading to the Ryder fleet will be an all-electric medium-duty truck designed to haul up to 6,000 pounds and 580 cubic feet of cargo. The two firms will also work together to develop charging infrastructure for the vehicles, with a focus on using renewable energy.
Chanje says it is the first company in North America to offer large scale fleets of electric medium-duty trucks.
In September, Daimler rolled out its FUSO eCanter all-electric truck in New York to city not-for-profits, among them New York Botanical Garden and Big Reuse Brooklyn. The vehicle has a 10 kms range and a load capacity up to 3.5t. The company says it provides savings of up to €1,000 per 10,000 kms on operating costs
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In 1990, Michel Toby developed an all new concept in motorcycle steering dampers, he studies a brand new technology.
He was the first on the market to design kits suitable for all motorcycles, to be used both on the road and track for competition.
Toby steering dampers have the same advanced technology as used in the Standard models and used in the race dampers.
The Toby Steering damper has the highest technology used on the market.
The racing is currently the lightest steering damper on the market.
Michel Toby never stops striving to improve on his already Market leading products.
Toby steering dampers are manufactured with an expansion reservoir, to house the oil which expands when the friction generates heat in use.The expanding oil moves into the reservoir with the heat and returns into the damper body as it cools automatically.
The bodies of the steering dampers are made from aeronautic grade aluminium ( AL7075) and are rearned to a tolerance of 5 micron. Polished after machining to a high gloss to reduce friction. The body is then anodised in an assortment of colors
The steering dampers rods are made from CK45 steel and finished to a close tolerance. The ball joints are manufactured in Japan for Toby, all self lubing without the need for grease nipples.
The fork clamp, damper mountings and body straps are all machined from aeronautic billet aluminium and all pieces are machined before anodising.
All parts of steering damper kit are manufactured in Toby workshops on CNC MORI SEIKI machining center to very high tolerances.
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I stumbled upon this lovely blog of Moorea Seal and I am quite inspired. I have been blogging mostly about food and smoothies. Someone asked me if I had a cooking blog, to which I laughed and informed them I'm no Julia Child. I am just a not-so-simple twenty-something that thinks she can blog. There is this project I am going to jump on, called 52 Lists. I am so 13-weeks late to this party.
Lots of these things are/will be ongoing projects & non-tangible things I want to make. I can't physically make time, but I can realign my priorities. Last week I listened to a podcast (03.24.13) that challenged me to regain balance in my life. I am blessed to know Rachel and call her friend and mentor. When I listen to her teach, I feel I am back in college just gleaning from her wisdom in her office. If you live in the Dallas area, you have to visit Life in Deep Ellum.
The irony in this lesson, I was multitasking while listening. I was working on something, taking notes & listening. I am the queen of busy. Ever since I can remember, I have been a habitual busy. Out of habit, I volunteered my life through high school. I worked church nursery, camps, weekend jobs, babysitting and student government. Think Ren Stevens meets babysitters club. College was just a faster paced version. At one point, I juggled a part-time design job off campus, yearbook staff, on campus office assistant (to this friend), paid childcare & babysitting (all while maintaining a decent gpa, waking up at wee hours to run/workout, and running on adrenaline). So busy is normal. We are told that God wants us to push towards the goal, run the race.
Rachel said that in her message. God will call you to run, but He doesn't always call you to run. He has a history of telling us to be still. Of course, the Psalm that comes to mind is Be still and know that I am your God (Psalms 46:10). We also know our God is the God that made the sea. He made the tasmanian devil. He can still the waters (Psalms 107:29) . He can calm storms. I am pretty sure He can make me be still. One time, he sent me a sprained ankle at church camp to make me be still. Other times, he usually sends some other unconventional way. I mean, the guy used the jawbone of an ass to get a message out (Judges 15:16)-- He has a sense of humor.
In case you don't do yourself a big one and listen to her message Theology of Work, here are a few things that I pulled from this lesson:
- Life will have seasons, but we can create our own rhythms.
- Make intentional decisions, that creates rhythms in our life.
- My identity can't be tied to seasons in my life. It has to tie us to the bigger picture, not to the struggles.
- God is not more pleased with your work than your rest & honoring of God. Life is meant to include rest.
To be honest, I am a learning wife. I am learning to balance husband, house, friendships, work & church. In my oh so many months of marriage, I can't deny that when I cook dinner, clean up the kitchen, have laundry started, clear off the bathroom counter of all things hair/makeup/face, make the bed and make the house a well decorated home, my husband feels like I value us. He values me being balanced. I could easily focus on everything but our home (work, friends, ministry, etc) because sometimes its more fun to strengthen friendships than to get the laundry out of the dryer (still working on that one). Even though we are only 4 meals into me cooking at home, having his lunch ready and agreeing to us not eating out -- I feel balanced.


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This decadent dessert is half brownie, half cookie and completely irresistible.
Featured in Baking recipes, Best chocolate cake recipes
- 500g pkt Coles Double Chocolate Brownie baking mix
- 2 Coles Australian Free Range Eggs
- 125g butter, melted
- 450g pkt Aunty Kath's M&M's Minis cookie dough
- M&M's Minis, to sprinkle
- Mars M&M's, to sprinkle
- Coles Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Ice Cream, to serve
- Chocolate fudge topping, to serve
Step 1Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 24cm (base measurement) ovenproof frying pan and line the base with baking paper.
Step 2Combine the brownie mix, eggs and butter in a bowl. Pour around the edge of the prepared pan. Shape the cookie dough into a large disc. Place in the centre of the pan. Sprinkle with M&M's and M&M's Minis.
Step 3Bake for 30 mins or until golden brown and cooked through. Top with scoops of ice-cream and drizzle with chocolate fudge topping. Sprinkle with more M&M's. Serve warm.


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5 Surprising ways I save money on my mobile phone bill each month
We love our smartphones; they keep us constantly connected to friends, let us snap gorgeous pictures of the family, and feature some really cool apps. But as much as I love my phone, I loathe how much they can cost each month – especially if you've got multiples devices in the household. With that in mind, I thought I'd share some of the techniques we've employed to keep our bills as low as possible whilst still enjoying all the features we love. Let's jump in..!Read More


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5 positive outcomes from the new cybersecurity strategy by Canada
Having a high percentage of Internet users at 89.84%, Canada is at the forefront of cyber technology and development. Almost all the spheres of a person in Canada are touched by technology and the Internet. With this, another kind of growth also seems to raise – that of cybercrime. Canadian Government is firm on this issue. They will battle it to the ground and arm and equip every last user to fight this dastardly menace.
1. Improved safety for Canadians online and for all critical infrastructure of Canada
Due to huge outlay by the Government of Canada of $500 million over the next 5 years for cybersecurity, there is an increased safety for Canadians online. Hackers will be discouraged to attack critical systems by increasing the costs of accessing them. Government infrastructural systems will remain impossible to scan for an outsider.
2. Improved ease of use of cybersecurity for businesses
Businesses will be encouraged to use better security arrangements. This will lead to better economic prosperity in the coming years. By making the business community secure, Canada is ushering in new investments from the people who are now confident of growth and harmony. Moreover, the safety of transactions makes customers feel secure so they feel like shopping more.
3. Improved coordination across all sectors and regions in Canada
This cybersecurity blanket is spread across the whole of Canada. This helps coordinate all work regions and official infrastructure giving Canadians better access to facilities across Canada. This leads to better cybersecurity across all regions of Canada. By stopping intruders from accessing the system, you help to make the system smoother and faster.
4. Have a better response to new technologies and conditions
As per the statistics, organizations of the small and medium range were 71% of the data breach victims. Because of their inherent small size, they remain ill-equipped to deal with any kind of cyber breaches. To this end, these organizations will get tools and guidance from the Canadian Center for Cyber-Security. Due to the shortage of cybersecurity talent, action plans are underway to promote STEM and enhance R&D in all the related fields.
5. Better ability to protect freedom and rights online
Cybercrime costs Canada $3 billion a year, but this amount is expected to go up to $6 trillion by 2021. The improved outlay will help users have better access to the security systems to protect their rights online.
The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resolution to offer no chance for this menace to grow. He is to initiate steps to discourage hackers from attacking Canadians in any manner. It does look like Canada is going to become a nation truly immune from the cyber attacks.