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As President Donald Trump's White House attempts to embark on a period of order and discipline, many in Washington are greeting the news with a collective eye roll.
At the start of Trump's third week in office, top advisers are trying to move beyond the infighting and feuds inside the West Wing, which have alarmed Republicans and official Washington far more than the President himself.
White House chief of staff Reince Priebus is asserting more authority to run things, administration officials say, in hopes of trying to "keep things running smoothly" after a rocky — and active — first two weeks.
The administration has privately pledged to do a better job of keeping relevant government agencies and congressional allies in the loop when rolling out executive actions and legislative priorities — a far cry from the sloppy implementation of Trump's travel ban. That experience left aides cringing at the public beating they were taking, and personally irritated Trump.
"The first 10 days there's a bit of learning the ropes for any incoming administration," said Jason Miller, a former spokesman for Trump's presidential campaign. "They're going to be finding their sea legs and getting everything nailed down."
Privately, lobbyists, congressional staffers and other GOP political operatives said they're dubious that an orderly White House is on the horizon.
"I just don't see how the leopard changes his spots," said one GOP operative, who declined to be named because this person didn't want to appear to be rooting against the President. "He got to the job by drinking rocket fuel, and now people are wondering if he can sit down and delegate and be a responsible executive."
Frenzied pace
Within the White House, Trump's team has been more intent on quashing stories about turf wars and internal conflict than actually resolving them, said a top Republican close to the administration.
This Republican, who spoke on condition of anonymity to frankly discuss internal workings of the administration, said any suggestion that all conflicts between Priebus and chief strategist Steve Bannon have been eliminated are mistaken.
And that doesn't much matter to Trump. He operates easily in tumultuous environments. When disagreements arise, staffers tend to duke it out before they head to the Oval Office, keeping most of the discord from Trump's view.
The turmoil surrounding Trump has often been ascribed to whichever aide has his ear at the time. Priebus's style is more cautious; he cares about the details. Bannon favors disruptive action and isn't fazed by a little public outcry if it's in pursuit of sweeping change.
But the reality is the frenzied pace — and now the cycle of chaos to calm — is mostly driven by Trump, according to people close to him.
The President's priority was to move quickly to deliver on bold promises he made on the campaign trail. When he saw the backlash over the travel ban, he aimed to correct the process by tapping Priebus to run point going forward.
It's a cyclical pattern that Republicans close to the White House predict will dominate at least the first year of his administration.
"We've been punked enough times," said one Republican operative in Washington, who spoke anonymously because this person works with the White House. "The only thing that can change him is the weight of the office. And hopefully it begins to weigh on him."
Trump may be largely immune to this kind of volatility, but everyone surrounding him is not. A number of former campaign staffers are seeking job opportunities within government agencies — even as positions within the White House remain unfilled — to distance themselves from the "West Wing circus," according to a person familiar with the situation.
White House moving quickly on executive actions
Still, a disorganized White House doesn't necessarily mean an unproductive one. Trump has largely delivered action on issues he campaigned upon. He chose a conservative Supreme Court justice from a list he had previously released. He pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, took steps to build a wall along the southern border and attempted to press pause on refugee programs.
"I know there was a flap over the immigrants but, you see, that didn't play here. There were no demonstrators at the Johnstown airport," said Rob Gleason, the former chairman of the Pennsylvania Republican Party. "People see it as protecting them."
For the most part, Gleason hears positive reviews of the president in Pennsylvania. "I think he's done pretty well for a new group of people who don't know the pitfalls," he said.
Much of the country takes a less charitable view of Trump's presidential debut. Some 53% said they disapprove of the way Trump is handling the job, according to a new CNN/ORC poll — the highest disapproval rating for a new president since the tracking began.
Still, Trump, at 70 years old, has little incentive to change the approach he embraced in business and on the campaign trail.
While he believes the communications could have been stronger and less tumultuous in rolling out some early policies and executive orders, administration officials say he is largely satisfied with his team.
Yet, the legal fight over the immigration action, which presented Trump with his first confrontation with the limits of executive authority, has infuriated him. As he attacked the federal judge over the weekend at Mar-a-lago, administration officials shook their heads back in Washington.
"No one was happy the president attacked the judge," one official said.
Those fights are likely just beginning as his critics see the courtroom as the best venue to challenge the new president's authority.


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"Among the settlers"
The settlers told me that the great political development of the last year or two is that the Tel Aviv elite now concede that the settlers are never leaving. The elites give lip service to a Palestinian state because the world wants to hear that. But few in Jewish Israeli society even want that to happen; it would tear the country apart.
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The Atlantic Road in Norway – awesome in its beauty
What is the Atlantic Road in Norway. These are unique architectural masterpieces, steep turns, wildlife and unpredictable elements. All this is worth visiting at least once.
What the best time to visit Norway? What about weather?
Planning a trip to Norway don\'t hesitate with the choice of the season as at any time you will enjoy a lot of interesting activies and magnificent views.
The Geirangerfjord. Miracles are lurking nearby!
Norway is famous for its fjords to the whole world. Mountains rising more than one thousand meters above the deep waters, amazing waterfalls, clear air and unforgettable experience – welcome to the Geirangerfjord.
The longest and deepest road tunnel in the world
It is not easy to arrange road connections in the country of fjords and islands. One of the best decisions is to built road tunnels that not only allow you to get to the right place but also serve as a tourist attraction in Norway.
The Trollsigen Road – beautiful and exciting experience
Narrow sharp serpentine bends, breathtaking views, opening with the ascent – the harsh beauty of the Trollstigen oad will linger in your memory.
Trolltunga – both the most thrilling and captivating sightseeing in Norway
Trolltunga is a breathtaking place in the Norwegian mountains. The Troll's Tongue Cliff rises 800 meters above amazingly beautiful fjord, forcing hundreds of travelers every year to overcome 12 km uphill.
Seven Steps to Get a Norway Visa
It is not difficult to get a Norway visa. You just need to follow the requirements and provide true information.
Oslo - bright, unique and full of surprises
Oslo is a unique city. Planning a cultural program on vacation? Want to relax with children and to have fun? Do not want to spend a lot, but wish to see much? In Oslo, everything is possible!
Hike to Preikestolen - an adventure for the brave
A spectacular view opens from a giant cliff towering over the Lysefjord and makes the Preacher's Pulpit one of the major natural attractions in Norway.
Bergen – Norway in a Nutshell
Bergen is a tourist center of the Vikings country. Bergen is the heart of the Trolls Kingdom. Bergen is full of historical monuments. Bergen is a place where the best Norway travel routes start.
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Schoolyard Investigations
Our educators plan and execute curriculum designed to help students engage with their schoolyard environment while increasing observation & documentation skills. The program culminates with a field trip to our center.
Grade Level Themes
Kindergarten: Animal Homes
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Schoolyard investigations is currently in place at Lakewood Elementary School.
You choose one to two days during the school week, and we will provide 45 minutes sessions for each class in each grade level. Cost is based on level of customization and number of semester and grades selected.
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Snack Review
Taste test: This bag was filled to the brim with about an even mix of white and slightly yellow popcorn kernels.
I crunched right on in and found the the kernels were fairly crisp — none were mushy at all, just not the very crispest either. The taste was a bit on the bland side for the first few kernels, as there wasn't much salt to bring out the flavor, but that did improve as I ate more. I ended up not stopping until I had eaten over half the bag, so it was pretty good. The bag's claim of being "World's Greatest Popcorn" is certainly an exaggeration, but it was good popcorn.
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Smell test: Salty popcorn smell, maybe slightly burnt.
From the package: "contain dietary fiber!" ... "Kosher Parve" ... "A Tasty, Delicious Snack!" ... "Ingredients: Select Popcorn, Vegetable Oil (contains one or more of the following: Rice Bran, Canola, Corn and/or Soybean Oil), Salt, Beta Carotene for Color. "
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The Introductory Rite
Entrance Hymn - in lifting our voices to God, we welcome Him into our hearts, in preparation to listen to His word and
to receive Him in the Eucharist.
Greeting and Entrance Antiphon - the priest kisses the altar (as an act of veneration) and leads the congregation in the Sign of the Cross, then begins the Mass with an opening prayer.
Penitential Rite - we recall our sins and tell God that we are sorry for having offended Him. (Sometimes the prayer of repentance is said: 'I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.')
Then we ask God to have mercy on us by singing (usually) 'Lord, have mercy'. Sometimes it is sung in the original Greek: 'Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison'.
Praise God - The 'Gloria' is sung to praise and give thanks to God (except during the seasons of Advent and Lent - which are times of repentance, and are more somber). This is the song that the angels sang when Jesus was born. 'Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.' During the Easter season, the priest sprinkles the congregation with holy water in memory of our Baptism, and we make the Sign of the Cross.
Opening Prayer - The priest recites the prayer for that day, asking that our hearts and minds be opened to the Lord and for guidance to live our lives according to His will.
Incense of Altar, Ambo or Pulpit - (on occasion) the rising perfumed smoke reminds us that we are part of the communion of saints, and our prayers rise to God along with their prayers.


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China Rejects Donald Trump's Suggestion to Negotiate With Taiwan
(BEIJING) — China's foreign ministry on Sunday again rejected President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that he might use American policy on Taiwan as a bargaining chip between the two sides.
Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said that the "one China" policy is "non-negotiable." Since recognizing Beijing in 1979, Washington has maintained only unofficial ties with Taiwan, the self-governing island that Beijing considers its territory — a status quo that Trump has repeatedly threatened to upend since winning the November election.
"The government of the People's Republic of China is the only legitimate government representing China," Lu said in a statement. "That is the fact acknowledged by the international community and no one can change."
Trump told The Wall Street Journal in an interview published Friday that "everything is under negotiation, including 'one China.'"
The interview is the latest indication that Trump could shake up the U.S.-China relationship, particularly on Taiwan, which China considers a core national interest.
China Rejects Donald Trump's Suggestion to Negotiate With Taiwan
Smaller firms set to 'face £52bn in fines' for security breaches as cyber-crime skyrockets
- British firms were subjected to almost 230,000 cyber attacks in 2016
- Experts say 'the scale of threat to small businesses must not be underestimated'
- According to insurer RSA, businesses are not protecting themselves sufficiently
British firms were each subjected to an average of almost 230,000 cyber attacks in 2016, according to analysis from business internet service provider Beaming.
New evidence suggests D.B. Cooper may have worked for Boeing
Published January 15, 2017
A team of scientists selected by federal officials in Seattle have come across new evidence in the mystery of D.B. Cooper.
The Citizen Sleuths have been analyzing particles found on the clip-on-tie that Cooper left behind after he hijacked a Northwest Orient airplane in November 1971.
Tom Kaye, the lead researcher of the group, told King 5 on Friday that a powerful microscope used in their investigation has found more than 100,000 particles on the JCPenny tie.
He added that the group has been trying to identify where some of the particles, including Cerium, Strontium, Sulfide and titanium, may have come from.
One place where the different elements were being used was at Boeing for their high-tech Super Sonic Transport plane, which was being developed in the 1960s and 1970s. Kaye says the evidence could point to Cooper being a contractor or an employee for Boeing where he would've had to worn a tie.
Syrian reconciliation official shot dead after leaving meeting with militants – state media
The assassination of Ahmad al-Ghadban, one of the coordinators of the reconciliation in the Wadi Barada area in Damascus Countryside Province, took place on Saturday evening, SANA reported, citing local sources.
Bahrain executes three Shiites in first capital punishment since 2010
The executions come less than a week after the Court of Cassation – the country's highest – has confirmed the death sentences originally handed out to the three suspects in 2015.
As a result of fears the authorities may go through with the sentences, hundreds of Bahrainis took to the streets in protest in capital Manama on Saturday. Word spread quickly over social media after the parents of the three were summoned to the prison to see their loved ones, Reuters reports.
REVEALED: Germany can't deport terrorists because they don't have ID needed to return home
TERRORISTS cannot be deported from Germany because they do not have the proper documentation needed to legally return to their home countries.
Germany can't deport Islamist terrorists because they haven't got the ID to return home


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Array Formulas in Google Sheets (or 1 Formula To Populate a Whole Column of Data)
If you have 100s or 1000s of rows of data that you need to perform calculations on, for example, use 1 array formula to populate all the values.
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Roundtable Global Focus Fund is sub-advised by EverKey Global Partners, a division of Wells Capital Management. EverKey is an investment management group led a portfolio team who have successfully managed global equity portfolios for over 25 years. Trained under Sir John Templeton, Dale Winner CFA, LLB leads the portfolio management team at EverKey. Dale is supported by Venk Lal MBA (head of Risk & Strategy and partner of the firm). Their investment strategy is anchored by individual company and industry research, focusing on non-consensus areas of the global markets, with strong risk management and patience designed to maximize long term gains.
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According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics, inflation in the United States has jumped from near zero in 2015 to 2.5% in 2018, mainly because of strong consumer spending, employment figures, tax reform and trade tensions.
In its latest "viewpoints", Newport Beach-headquartered fixed-income giant Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO) reminds investors that "inflation surprises are not rare" and that "real assets" like commodities, US Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), sovereign Inflation-Linked Bonds (ILBs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer a resilience-building solution since "correlation between stock and bond markets tend to rise when inflation is elevated".
Considering that "inflation will be higher than in the recent past" – in the 2.0%-2.5% range in 2019, mitigating the risk requires investors to reconsider the traditional 60/40 stock/bond portfolio which would likely lose 1.1% if inflation surprises by 1%, writes PIMCO.
In order to meet the challenge, you may invest in inflation-hedging solutions (see below) for late-cycle investing "while also enhancing diversification and boosting return potential."
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7 Things You Can do With All the Money You'll Save From Our Ribeye Special
Saving money is one of the best things ever. Why? Because that means you can spend it on something else! Whether you're obsessed with building your savings account or can't resist buying yourself a new shirt as a reward for saving a few bucks on something else, we can all admit that it feels good to save money. At Top of Waikiki, we want everyone to feel good when they dine with us. That's why we're running two specials during the month of October- Paniolo Ribeye and Lobster Tail deals for double the savings and double the "yum"! Saving money will definitely make you feel good, now you'll just have to decide what you want to do with it. We've got you covered with some ideas- keep reading for 7 things you can do with all the money you'll save from our ribeye (and lobster) special!
1. Supersize it!
We all know that feeling when you're sipping your drink and, suddenly, that's it! You're swirling your cup trying to sip up that last drop of your Starbucks. The best way to counter this terrible feeling is to just get a bigger drink in the first place- make it a Trenta! Lucky for you, you saved all that money from the ribeye special so you don't have to worry about spending a couple extra bucks to upgrade your drink size. Plus, you totally deserve it! Go get that Trenta!
2. Share the love
Pets truly are our best friends and you would want your best friend to experience everything with you- including the excitement of saving money! That's why you can get your little friend a new toy so they can be excited with you! Don't have a pet bestie yet? No worries, you've definitely saved enough to get yourself a goldfish. Congrats on the new addition to your family!
3. Wax on, wax off
It's been raining a lot, car washes are a little pricey, and it's pointless if it's just going to rain again the next day…so…you haven't gotten your car washed in a while. We all do it, it's fine! But are people starting to notice? Did someone write, "wash me" on your windshield? Yikes… Good thing you saved all that money from the ribeye and lobster specials, you can finally get that bad boy washed! Please, do it soon.
4. Drop it in the piggy
There's something so satisfying about putting the money you've saved into a piggy bank or a mason jar and watching it fill up! You can even make a little sign if you're saving up for something special! Nothing says motivation like seeing a sign that says, "NEW CAR FUNDS" every day. Start off your piggy bank's savings with all that money you saved from our ribeye special! That new car is on its way to you soon.
5. Treat yo' self
After a long work week, you deserve to treat yourself. Often times, people won't treat themselves out to lunch because it's more frugal to just bring a packed lunch from home. *Sigh* you're getting ready to pack your fifth sandwich for the week and then you remember- you saved all that money from Top of Waikiki's ribeye special! Put the turkey back in the fridge, you're going out for lunch today!
6. "Cheers!" to pau hana
Your coworkers go out for drinks together every Friday but you've been turning down their invites to be frugal; we can respect that. But they have a great time and can bond together outside of work, which is so important! Now you can finally go with them for pau hana without feeling guilty because you've saved money from our specials! Now that's something to cheers to!
7. Donate it!
Being able to give back is an indescribable feeling. At Top of Waikiki, we love giving back to the local community whenever we have the chance. Donating the money you saved from our specials is such a great thing to do! Apart from helping those in need and making you feel good, donating is a great way to use your saved money because there's never a "bad" time to do it! Nonprofits and organizations accept donations all the time, so go ahead and donate to a cause you believe in and know that you're helping some of the people who need it the most. Some of our local faves? Shout out to: Waikiki Community Center and Helping Hands Hawaii!
Now that you've got some ideas on what to do, make sure to reserve your table so you can save ASAP! Paniolo Ribeye for only $39 (regularly $47) and adding on a 4oz Lobster Tail to any steak for only $13 (regularly $15) will only be around throughout the month of October!


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Earth Day 2018 is approaching quickly and if you're wondering how you can contribute, I have 10 great ideas for you!
As our Earth's population increases, so does our planets waste. As humans, we throw out of a lot of food and garbage… but where does it all end up? What are some ways we can reduce the amount of trash we collect? How can we make a difference?
1. RECYCLE – Just by sorting your cans and plastics, you can help with bettering our environment!!
2. COMPOST – Instead of throwing your food scraps into the garbage to be sent to landfills, have a compost bin in your kitchen!
3. BUY REUSABLE BAGS – Stop buying plastic bags when you go shopping! So many grocery stores are still selling plastic bags for your items, and most of those bags end up in the landfill or even the ocean. Spend the $2.00 on a reusable grocery bag and you'll cut down on the amount of plastic bags that are thrown away!
4. USE YOUR OWN TO-GO MUG – While getting your morning coffee, bring your own travel mug! Doing so cuts down on the number of paper cups that are thrown out every day. Oh! And some places give you a discount for doing so, it's a win-win situation!
5. USE MESH PRODUCE BAGS – If you're like me and you are constantly buying produce at the market, you're most likely putting your items into the plastic bags that are provided. Just like the plastic grocery bags, these end up in landfills and oceans. You can purchase mesh produce bags on Amazon or even your local farm store.
6. BUY LOCAL – Eating local is a fantastic way to have money stay within your community! Local food is fresher and tastes sooo much better!
7. DRIVE LESS – Walking/Biking more is not only good for your health, it also helps reduce the amount of gases going into the air!
8. NO MORE PLASTIC BOTTLES – Wow, every year there are soooooooooooooo many plastic water bottles that end up in the ocean and on shore lines. It's crazy to me. I know that sometimes it's easier to buy plastic water bottles, especially if you're going on a road trip. By using a reusable water bottle, you're helping cut down the insane number of water bottles that wash up every year.
9. TURN OFF LIGHTS – Turn off the lights in rooms that you're not using! It may not seem like you're using a lot of energy, but it does help!
10. CHANGE.YOUR.LIGHTBULBS!! – Changing your light-bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs uses at least two thirds of the energy that regular bulbs use! Choosing compact fluorescent's also means you'll have to change them less frequently! They last 10 times the standard light bulb!!! Crazy right?!
BONUS IDEA!!! SHOP IN BULK! – If you shop in bulk (bulk-barn for example) you can reduce the amount of product packaging you use!!
Doing these ten + things can definitely help eliminate the amount of trash we accumulate as humans beings. As of 2016 there are over 7 BILLION PEOPLE that we share our earth with…. Wouldn't it be insane if we all started doing more to help the planet we all live on?
I hope everyone enjoys their wonderful day, lets all come together and do better for our deserving planet!!!


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Button mashing is term to describe the act of hitting controller buttons in a wild act of desperation. It's often used to describe a rookie trying to fortuitously trigger a combo or special move. Occasionally, it happens when players can't control their temper. Either way, it's derogatory.
But aggressively attacking buttons wasn't always viewed negatively. During the arcade era, you'd often witness people forcefully thumping these circular, plastic switches while playing games like Double Dragon, Final Fight, or even the car and barrel-breaking bonus rounds from Street Fighter II. Given the simplicity of control schemes, these acts of ferocity conveyed proficiency rather than implying the player was frustrated and possibly outmatched. They were also wonderfully cathartic.
Players who pick up the PlayStation 4 or Switch release of Lapis x Labyrinth can expect to do a lot of the latter kind of button mashing. The title tasks players to guide a quartet of adventurers into a sequence of dungeons that are bursting with monsters and money. You'll only control the actions of a single party member on the bottom, while the remaining members are stacked up in dango-like formation, ready to be tagged in with a tap of the shoulder button.
Make no mistake, you will be hammering the hell out of your Joy-Con or Pro Controller. Lapis x Labyrinth aims to submerge players in an ocean of chaos. Habitually, you'll be encircled by dozens of foes and the only way to whittle away at their number is to furiously beat on your controller buttons. Each tap executes a strike on foes that causes integers to leap right off, divulging the amount of impact of each hit.
Movement in Lapis x Labyrinth is surprisingly simple and relaxed, permitting you to nimbly guide your foursome around with platformer-like ease. Players stack up jumps for each character in their party. So, if you have a full four combatants, you're able to quickly scramble around the two-dimensional dungeons with ease. Well, at least until the game locks you into confined space, forcing you to eliminate all enemies before you can proceed. You'll need this maneuverability, because if you have made your way to the exit by the end of the five-minute mark, death incarnate will home in on you. If you're touched, your entire party must start their quest over.
What's particularly interesting is how Lapis x Labyrinth forces players to shift up thinking styles. Much of the time you'll be exploring stages, examining the level and hitting switches to open the level exit. When creatures inevitably converge on you, your brain will go into some kind of primordial mode to keep track of all the sprites encircling you, each telegraphing their own attack. Maybe it's just me, but I got into a trance-like state while fighting foes, nearly missing my train station twice. Even if you're not concentrating that deeply, there's a lot to process cognitively.
This is especially true during Fever Mode. Fill a gauge and this sequence triggers, dimming the background so you can enjoy the spectacle of sprites cascading down like firework embers. While fevered, you're invulnerable, issuing players a temporary license to button mash. Here, antagonists pop like piñatas, showing the screen with gems that are automatically picked up. Even blocks in the environment are filled with jewel-candy. If all this wasn't visual and mental overload, you're also rewarded with gifts for every hundred gems you collect. When Fever Mode ends it feels like the last day of summer vacation. Every. Single. Time.
When you eventually complete enough dungeon levels or defeat a boss, you'll be transferred back to town to tackle more cerebral activities. When fighting your brain goes into an auto-pilot, reacting as fast as it can to the onslaught of opponents. Here, time stops, allowing you to peruse and choose five different types of equippable (Armor, Artifact, Crystal, Snack, and Weapon) items. But you won't just be able to select the best gear and go. Lapis x Labyrinth imposes a Gear Cost, forcing you into making tough decisions. You'll also contend with the balancing teams comprised of characters from eight different classes. Likely, you'll have to do a little experimentation with party synergy. I went in with a team of chibi gunners and charming maids and got my ass handed to me.
While the overarching goal according to the plotline is revitalization of the local town, the more immediate objective is leveling up your party members so they're able to face Lapis x Labyrinth's increasingly potent inventory of monsters. Fortunately, the gameplay loop is alluring, thanks to the intensity of combat. While you'll have to do a bit of grinding, it's rarely tedious thanks to variety across the game's eighty missions.
What is slightly concerning is the lack of guidance. You'll see screens of characters stats and enhancements but it's not clear how those can be elevated until you open a dojo. And while you're encouraged to cultivate a roster of more than four characters, the incentive behind the push isn't obvious. Sure, you'll have party members that have defensive affinity bonuses, but you can also brute force your way past these practices. While some will take issue with the inability to cancel attacks, I suspect many will be able to adapt to being locked into short animations.
Aesthetically, Lapis x Labyrinth is astonishing, with lush visuals that can swiftly drain your Switch's battery. Dungeons are drawn is a gorgeous painterly style, while diminutive characters flaunting personality. Of course, when environmental blocks are pulsating, gems are raining down, and monsters abound, it can be difficult to notice the details. Performance-wise, there's the occasional instance of slow-down when hundreds of sprites are on-screen, but it's infrequent enough to not be an issue. Musically, the game soundtrack draws from a multitude of global influences. Just make sure to turn down character voices so you can fully enjoy it.
Mixing chaotic Super Smash Bros.-style combat with an expansive campaign (and even post-game stages), along with dazzling visuals, Lapis x Labyrinth is a rousing success. With minimal storyline and play suited for five-minute bursts, it feels perfect for short pick-up-and-play sessions on the Switch. And given life's numerous stressors, who doesn't need some therapeutic button-mashing these days?
Lapis x Labyrinth was played on Switch with review code provided by the publisher
Review Overview
Gameplay - 85%
Controls - 75%
Aesthetics - 90%
Content - 85%
Accessibility - 80%
Performance - 85%
Summary : Button-pounding brawlers often grow monotonous when campaigns are too long. Lapis x Labyrinth is the shining exemption to the rule. You'll likely head into the eightieth quest with the same enthusiasm as the first one, making this a requisite experience for fans of frantic action.


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It's old news that video content is continually rising in views across social media. While we have all watched these numbers spike over the past five years, online marketers have done the same but with action. According to Outbrain, a content distribution platform, 87% of online marketers are investing in video content. Whether your brand is pouring heavily into video or taking baby steps toward it, we hope the tips below give you more confidence to not only join the game but win it.
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Taxes, reporting royalties, and dealing with the IRS for writers, authors and other independent contractors.
"How do I handle taxes?"
Legally I can not tell you how to handle
your taxes, because I am not a banker, accountant, tax adviser, or any
other type of money guru. I can only tell you what it is I do, and than
from there it's up to you to find an accountant to tell you if they
agree or not.
The first choice you have here is to decide are you going to do your own filing or are you going to hire a professional to file for you?
Me personally I file my own taxes and I do it "long form" which means I save all receipts all year long and I itemize every single item, right down to my grocery lists. I know where every penny I spend goes. I know where every penny I earn came from and went to, and I know what is a deductible and what is not.
I keep such good records of my budget, earnings, and expenses that people looking over my records have joked "You keep records like a stingy old Scotsmen."
To which I answer, "Well, duh! I AM Scottish after all, what do you expect?"
Next thing you need to ask yourself is: "Am I a professional writer running a business and making a living off my career as an author? Or am I a hobby writer writing in my spare time and making a little bit of money here and there in the sidelines?"
It makes a difference. And it is one of the questions you will find asked on the IRS forms. It'll be worded more like:
"Are you running a business out of your home or is this a hobby income" or something to that effect.
They change the wording every year, so it's always different but basically they want to know are you bringing in this income as a full time career or a part time hobby. They will ask you to fill out different forms depending on how you answer. And than while filling out the forms. if your income is deemed too high to be a hobby or too low to be a business, than they will ask you to change forms and fill out completely different forms. Just follow the instructions as you go and change forms when they tell you to. It's not as hard as it sounds.
How can you tell if you are employed as a writer or just writing for a hobby? Ask yourself these questions and find out:
If you answered yes to any of these
questions than the IRS sees your writing as an occupation or career and thus you are running a business whether you think you are or not and you have to declare
yourself as self employed. Writing is your career, your occupation, what
you do to earn a living, and now you have to answer to the IRS.
There are differences between businesses and hobbies (or what the IRS calls a business verses a hobby, which may not be what you would personally call a business or a hobby) in how you report your income , so the first thing you need to establish is whether you are involved in this as a full time career or a hobby that pays you money. And than if the IRS disagrees with which ever one you decide you are, than go with what they say you are, because in the end it's pointless to argue with the government.
Whatever the IRS tells you you are, that is what you are. And remember that losses from hobbies are not allowed. Big no-no with lots of bad juju here. When you receive income from a hobby, you must include the gross income (whatever you got, without deducting any expenses against it) on the "other income" line of your tax return.
You can't just say "Oh, it's a hobby, I only made $400 last year from it. It doesn't count."
Yes it does. Don't matter that it is under $600 if you made more than $600 elsewhere. You got to add it IN ADDITION to any other incomes you may have.
Before you start filling out forms, the first thing you need to know is that as a writer, you are a self-employed independent contractor.
You have no boss over you taking out your taxes from your pay.
We are special because we get paid with royalties, so we have to fill out special forms.
You need those 30 to 40 page extra-long, long-forms that the IRS provides for people like us.
Also April is not the time to start thinking about the IRS. Nope. It isn't. You will need to worry about the IRS, and soon, in fact BEFORE you publish your book, because as a self-employed tax payer you need to get your tax forms now (long ones) and start keeping careful records of every expense you make save all your store receipts (for paper, printer, computer, desk, munchies, etc) now so you can tell the IRS every penny you spent in the production of your book.
You should have been thinking about the IRS long before you started creating your first character or plot line.
Because they'll charge you $250,000 and 25 years in prison if
you don't pay taxes on any royalties you receive for your book and they
expect you to have kept a record of every penny you spent, otherwise
they'll be knocking on your front door to do an audit. There's no way around paying self-employment tax.
If you've never been self employed before you are in for a shock. Why? Because it's going to be a lot more than you imagined! Let's say you are in the 15% tax bracket. That means you pay 15% of your income come April right? WRONG! It means you pay 30% of your income, PLUS that little bit extra (about another 7%) that goes into your Social Security and Medicare fund.
That's right. If you are in the 15% bracket, that means you are handing 40% of your income over to the Internal Revenue Service.
you ask? Well, when you work for someone else, your boss pays half your
taxes all year long. AND your boss also pays your Social Security and
Medicare fund for you. Wasn't that nice of him? Why you never knew he was a such a sweetheart now did you? He must really have liked you, what paying half your taxes for you like that and all, right?
No. Not really. He wasn't doing it because he liked you, he was doing it to keep his ass out of prison. He was required to do it, and he didn't do it out of his own money either. No he did not. He took it out of your pay check. o.0
Doesn't sound like such a nice guy anymore, huh? Well, hold your horses, because now that he's out of the picture you gotta put on your big boy pants and pay those fees yourself now.
What this all means is that every time you earned $1,000 your boss took out 15% ($150) and paid it to the IRS (each pay check, all year long) and also took out 7% ($70) and paid your Social Security and Medicare fund. So every time you earned $1,000, you actually received a paycheck of only $780. But than come April you also had to pay 15%, so you than paid an additional $150 for each $1,000 you earned throughout the year, only you paid it all at once in April, instead of $150 a week at a time all year long.
So, for every $1,000 your earn you only get to keep $630 of it. $1,000 -15% - 15% - 7% = $630 in your pocket. So if you earned $24,000 throughout the year on your book royalties, you owe the IRS $8,880 come April.
(Tax rates change yearly, so be sure to check the current figures.)
And if you weren't paying that 15% + 7% weekly, than you sure as better hope you have that $8,880 laying around in your mattress somewhere, or growing on a tree in your backyard, because if you don't hand it over on April 15th the IRS is going to start adding some hefty interests rates on it.
Yes, that does mean if your earned $24,000 this year that your ACTUAL income was only $15,120 minus expenses.
See if you had been paying your 15% + 7% throughout the year (like a boss would have done) than you'd only owe $3,600 on April 15th.
And if instead of putting on your macho big boy parts you went a put on your fancy dancy frilly smarty pants, well than you'd been really smart, and you would have just taken 40% off the top of every paycheck and mailed it in to the IRS on a weekly basis.
Why is this smart? Because on April 15th, the IRS would be sending YOU a check. They'd calculate how much you sent verses how much you actually owed (which is less than 40%, but you sent 40% to be on the safe side in case you over looked anything) and they sent back any extra that you over paid during the year.
Yay you! Boowah!
Plus, you'd have shown the IRS that in spite of your pink polka dotted smarty pants you are wearing, you ain't just clowning around here, you mean to be around a long time, you mean to make this business venture a successful career, so you did your homework and did your job like a professional.
You are a writer now. You are running a business. You are self employed. You need to start acting like a business owner, and as a business owner, you pay your taxes on time every week, not once a year.
As a writer you are a service provider, the type of self employed that the IRS called an independent contractor. You are your own boss. Ain't it great? No one telling you what to do, when to do it, you can sleep in, work late, skip work a few days, take month long vacations, work in your pajamas, answer emails while wearing a clown suit, do all those crazy fun things being your own boss let's you do, including paying those weekly 15% of your pay to the IRS and that weekly 7% to the Social Security and Medicare fund, so come April you only have to pay that other 15% as a one lump sum ...
Whoops, oh dear, so it's April next week and you're telling me you never heard of any of this, you spent all your income on that new car and new home office complete with entertainment system, you couldn't afford those pink polka dotted smarty paints because you spent all your cash on a smart phone instead (which isn't seeming so smart right now is it?) you're strapped for cash, you couldn't possibly come up with 15% in a week, let alone 40% what are you going to do?
Well, prison is probably in your near future
so you'll have 2 or 3 years of sitting in a cell to think about it and
tell yourself how stupid you were for not looking up the tax laws before
you started writing your first book.
As an independent contractor, you are responsible for reporting all taxable income earned through the sales of your books, articles, poems, scripts, and short stories. Including all those taxes and Social Security and Medicare fees that your boss used to pay throughout the year. Just because you are your own boss now, don't mean you can get out of paying all those weekly income taxes your boss used to pay for you. You're the boss as well as the employee now, so you gotta pay both sides of the coin now!
It's time for you to stop being a baby, put on your Jedi uniform, and grow up. Repeat after me:
You are an independent contractor. Say it:
"I am an independent contractor."
You are your own boss. Go on. Say it:
"I am my own boss."
You must shape up or ship out. You must get off your ass and start acting like you are the boss. You must pay taxes every week throughout the year.
Your turn...
"I will shape up or ship out. I will get off my ass and start acting like I am the boss. I will pay my income taxes every week throughout the year."
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If your income is more than $600 per year, you will receive a 1099 form from the company/publisher who pays your royalties.
For example if you self-publish your books through Amazon Kindle or Lulu, or if you are published via a traditional publishing house such as Harlequin or Scholastic , they (Amazon, Lulu, Harlequin, or Scholastic) will send a 1099 form to you every February.
If you have printed your book up via a vanity press, do tread carefully with the IRS. The IRS views authors who publish via vanity press as tax dodgers, and they correctly assume as much because most of the vanity press authors are in fact tax dodgers, though not intentionally.
Vanity Press published authors often get in trouble with the IRS over not keeping good records. When it comes to the IRS working with Vanity Press can be too tricky to handle unless you are really good at tracking every penny in and every penny out.
EVERY penny.
Also you may think you are running a business, running your ass all over hell and back advertising and marketing and shipping out books, but if you are using vanity presses to print up books that you keep in a storage unit or your neighbors attic or wherever you found to fit those 10,000 copies of your book you paid for, the IRS is more likely than not, going to call you a hobbyist and tell you that you are not eligible for all those office supply deductibles you been keeping track of. If your writing is a hobby, then your gross income from it would be included on your IRS forms, but your expenses can not produce a loss.
Because you pay (often in excess of $20,000) up front to have a thousand or so books printed (and than stacked floor to ceiling in your garage, till you can find a place to peddle them), you have literally purchased your books wholesale price and are reselling them at retail, and thus there is no one paying you royalties, and likewise no one mailing that 1099 form out to you come February.
Remember the ISBN number you had to slap on your book? The IRS tracks those numbers as a way to see how many copies of your book sold. They compare those figures to your tax records come tax time, so if you don't report your sales, they will know, because they already know.
The IRS can't track your ISBN if you are selling at a craft fair or off your website. That's what the ISBN number is for: to keep authors honest come tax time.
Your publisher (Harlequin, Amazon, etc) keeps track of those ISBNs for you (and this is why they ask you for your SSN when you publish the book - so they can say to the IRS, this SSN sold this many ISBNs and here a copy of that 1099 we sent them). Vanity Presses don't ask for your SSN because they don't track your ISBN or report to the IRS or send you a 1099, and that is what the difference is between a self-published book and a vanity press book.
What's even worse are the authors who skip the ISBN all together. ("I don't need to buy an ISBN, I'll sell my book without it.") The IRS sees them as outright criminals, not only avoid taxes, but avoiding telling them you even wrote a book at all!
The issue with vanity press is, the press prints up your books and than you the author sells the books yourself either at local craft fairs or off a website or rarely from local bookstores.
You have to keep very careful records of how many books sold where, and if the IRS comes knocking on you door asking for proof you DID NOT sell those book, you sure as hell better have the books right there in your garage to prove you didn't sell them yet, other wise you'll be looking at some hefty fines from the IRS and possible prison time.
It is precisely because things get so sticky with the IRS, that is exactly why I always tell authors to NEVER, EVER, EVER publish through a vanity press. Most authors are good a one thing: writing. Few authors have good math and accounting skills. If you are an author with good accounting skills than maybe you can make vanity press work, but for most authors it's just asking for trouble come tax time.
If you are going to
self publish, make sure you go with a company like Amazon or Lulu, one
that will keep good royalty records and send you a 1099 form come tax
time. It'll save you months of headache.
For more information, please refer to the IRS website and their page written specifically for independent contractors such as yourself. And remember that the IRS changes the rules and laws every single year so what you thought you knew about taxes from last year will probably not apply to your taxes next year. Make sure you read all the fine print on the forms and check their website often for updates.


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If you're doing multi-day trips then it's definitely worth investing in the best backpacking flashlight for the money. As with anything that goes into your pack, you need to consider important factors like size, weight, and performance. We've reviewed some great compact, lightweight options that still put out plenty of light.Quick Answer:
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Olight S1 Baton 500 Lumen Compact EDC LED Flashlight
At a Glance:
- Extremely portable and lightweight
- Very bright – 500-lumen, 120-yard beam throw
- 0.5-lumen Moonlight mode – great nightlight
- Pocket clip direction allows for clipping on cap
- Anti-roll design
- Flat magnetic tail cap is great for hands-free use
- IPX8 rated – very durable design
- 5-year warranty
- Can't adjust beam focus
- No SOS mode
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Besides the high output and small form factor, the IPX8 rating and rugged design make this tiny flashlight perfect for backpacking.VIEW ON AMAZON
Wowtac A1S BSS TAC LED Flashlight
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- Mode selector button is a little shallow
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Maglite XL200 LED 3-Cell AAA Flashlight
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- Made in the USA
- Only IPX4-rated water resistance
The quality of the LED's, the optics and smart controls set the Maglite apart from the cheaper brands. It's plenty bright enough for camping and if you're looking to save on space and weight then you'll be impressed by the small size (4.8"x1"x1") and low weight (3.52oz).
You select the different lighting modes (On, night light, strobe, SOS) by multiple presses of the rear button. When you turn it off the flashlight will remember your last setting so you don't need to cycle through them all again.
Pressing and holding the button and then rotating your wrist adjusts the strobe speed or brightness. It takes a little practice, but it's quite an intuitive way to get the shine just right.
We liked the night light mode. In this mode, the output dims right down but as soon as you move the torch again it goes up to full brightness. This is great for if you have to find it in the middle of the night.
The safety or lockout mode is a nice touch. It prevents accidental operation and draining of your batteries.
The beam distance is 450 feet at the batteries will last around 2.5 hours on full brightness. It uses standard AAA batteries, so they're pretty cheap to replace.VIEW ON AMAZON VIEW AT REI
Anker Super Bright Tactical Flashlight
At a Glance:
- Extremely bright – adjustable up to max 900 lumen
- Zoomable beam reaches up to 660ft
- Included rechargeable batteries – last up to 6 hours
- Tough all-metal construction
- Only IP65-rated water resistant
- A little heavy at 6.2 ounces
If you're looking for a mid-range flashlight that is super-bright and lasts for ages, then this one is hard to beat.
It uses a high-quality Cree LED to deliver and an adjustable brightness beam of up to 900 lumen. The all metal construction is rock solid. It's touted as a "tactical torch" so the handle and scalloped bezel are built for striking.
You're not likely to come across any muggers on your trail but it's nice to know that the torch will survive if you drop it. It's only IP65 rated so you don't want to go dropping this in water but it will survive just fine out in the rain.
The single button switch allows you to quickly select one of the 5 lighting modes: high-beam, medium-beam, low-beam, strobe and emergency SOS.
The zoom adjustment slider changes the illumination pattern from a broad sweep to a focused beam that will reach around 600 feet.
We love that it comes supplied with a rechargeable battery which will give you 6 hours on medium and almost 2 hours on the brightest setting.VIEW ON AMAZON
OxyLed LED Tactical Flashlight
At a Glance:
- Super bright – 900 lumen Cree LEd
- 5 light modes and fully zoomable
- Tough construction – very durable
- Supplied with charger and rechargeable battery
- IPX-6 rated – can use it in heavy rain
- Great price
- Charger is really slow, battery life not great
- Doesn't remember the last setting when switching on
If you want a good-value camping flashlight but still want decent light then this is a great option. In spite of the low price, you get a reliable model that is IPX-6 rated and uses a good quality Cree T6 LED.
OxyLed claim a max brightness of 900-lumen and in practice the output is pretty close to that.
It comes supplied with a charger and rechargeable battery. The charger is really slow and the battery doesn't last as long as they claim. You should get around 6 hours on the medium-brightness setting.
You select from the 5 standard light modes by a half-press of the power button on the back. It takes a little practice to get the finger pressure right.
The only problem is that it doesn't remember the setting it was on. So you have to cycle through them again when you turn it on to select the lighting mode you want.
It's a solid budget option, but you may want to bring some spare batteries along.VIEW ON AMAZON
Our Favorite
We don't much care about bragging rights when it comes to being able to light up a mountainside from a mile away. We want something small, bright and with decent battery life.
That's why the Olight S1 Baton is our favorite. It's a tiny flashlight with plenty of output and the rugged design means it'll survive many a hike.
The quality construction, 5-year warranty, and smart design features make it worth spending a few extra bucks.
Best for Budget
The OxyLed flashlight is an excellent option if you're looking to save a few dollars. While the battery life isn't the greatest, it does offer some serious light output in a very durable housing.
It's a great "just in case" torch if you're not planning on doing a lot of overnight trips. It offers the usual multiple lighting modes, decent performance and sound durability at a fraction of the price.
How to Choose the Best Flashlight for Camping & Backpacking
A flashlight is a pretty simple device. Right? Push button, shine light.
The kind of performance you get, especially while backpacking, is going to vary depending on a few essential factors. Here are a few things you should look out for:
Battery Life
How long your flashlight keeps shining depends on the kind and capacity batteries you're using and how efficiently it manages them. The battery life will also depend on how smart you are when using it. How can you keep the lights on for longer?
- Turn it down – Obviously, using the flashlight on maximum brightness will run the batteries down the fastest. Having multiple brightness settings gives you the option to extend the battery life by using a dimmer setting when you don't need it to be super bright.
- More batteries – The more batteries you pack into a flashlight, the longer it'll stay on. More batteries mean more weight and size, though. You might be better off buying a smaller flashlight and packing extra batteries.
- More battery capacity – Rechargeable batteries may have the same physical size but can have different capacities. Choosing a higher capacity battery, and remembering to charge it fully, will keep your torch shining for longer.
What kind of battery should I use in my flashlight?
When choosing a battery type you need to consider cost, weight, size, energy density and environmental factors. The kind of battery will also have an impact on how much of the potential brightness you'll be able to get.
- Disposable alkaline – Cheap and readily available. The lower energy density means they won't pack enough punch to get maximum brightness from your LED torch and they don't last as long as Lithium batteries. Being disposable there's an environmental aspect to consider too.
- Rechargeable alkaline – Cheaper rechargeable option but will typically only accept a few charges before failing.
- Lithium – Excellent energy density means more power with less weight. A Lithium powered flashlight will give you the brightest output and longest runtime. Make sure you buy rechargeable lithium batteries and not disposable ones.
- NiMH (rechargeable) – Expensive upfront cost but saves you money over time. You'll get a few hundred charge cycles, but the energy density will drop around 10%-15% after the first hundred charges.
If you want the best performance from your flashlight then go for one powered by a rechargeable Lithium battery. It'll give you the brightest output and the longest battery life.
The durability of your flashlight comes down to how it feels about you dropping it or getting it wet.
Impact resistance – Some flashlights will specify a height that they've been drop-tested to. While these are hard to quantify, at least when you see this you get the idea that they've designed it to handle a few knocks.If you see one described as "tactical", it means they've developed the housing to be able to bash stuff. You may not intend using it in a defense scenario but a tactical flashlight will generally have good impact-resistance.
Waterproof rating (IPX rating) – The IPX rating gives you an idea of how water resistant it will be. The higher the number, the more resistant it is to water.
- IPX4 – Will be fine in light rain but won't handle being submerged.
- IPX5 – IPX6 – Will survive heavy rain but can't be submerged.
- IPX7 – Can be submerged in water of up to 1m.
- IPX8 – Can be submerged in more than 1m
Having an IPX8 rated flashlight sounds cool but are you likely to drop it in some deep water? Is it worth spending more money to get?For most backpacking conditions you're probably okay with something in the IPX4 – IPX6 range.
Flashlight Size and Weight Considerations
As backpackers, we tend to look for the lightest and smallest versions of our gear. You do get some tiny flashlights but the smaller they go, the more sacrifices you make. Smaller means less battery, less hand grip, and less light output.
The very small ones will also generally have fixed focus lenses so you won't be able to adjust from a wide to a narrow beam. A more ruggedly-constructed flashlight may be heavier but it's also more likely to survive you dropping it a few times.
The housing material will also have an impact on the weight. One made from titanium will be a lot lighter (and more expensive) than a cheaper stainless steel one.
Flashlight Light Output – How Bright Is Bright Enough?
Rechargeable Lithium batteries will power the brightest lights. Even some of the more compact of these torches can put out 800 to 900 lumens.
Flashlights powered by AA alkaline batteries will top out at around 500 lumens. But even that is still pretty bright. It all depends on how much light you need.
The brightness of the LED is only part of the equation. How that light is concentrated – or focused – determines the overall illumination you get.
Beam distance (Throw)
Different LED's will have different beam patterns. Some are designed deliver the light output at a wider angle. These will flood an area but will have a shorter throw, or depth.
Other LED's will have a more focused, narrower beam that doesn't illuminate a wide area but penetrates a lot deeper into the darkness ahead of you.
A flashlight with a high powered LED coupled with adjustable optics will allow you to vary the focus to suit your needs.
When a manufacturer says their model has a beam throw of 300 feet they're saying that the light 300 feet away from the torch will be at a brightness similar to the light of a full moon.
How Do We Measure Light Output?
When comparing flashlight brightness, most manufacturers will quote a figure in Lumens.
Lumens essentially refers to light output and is a measure of how bright the light coming out of the flashlight appears to be.
When using this figure, it gives you a basic comparison tool when deciding which model is brighter. A higher number, in simplistic terms, means a brighter flashlight.
The angle of the beam and color of the light will also have a significant effect on how useful that light is at offering decent illumination.
Some manufacturers will also quote a Lux figure. This gives you an idea of the illumination of a 1 square meter area at a certain distance. It's used less often when comparing flashlights.
Candela, or candlepower, gives you an idea of how far away you can be and still see the light. A more intense, focused light will have a high candela rating but it tells you very little about its ability to illuminate an area.
Flashlight Bulb Type
It used to be that all flashlights used incandescent bulbs. These were inefficient and not particularly bright for their size either.
If you want intense light from a small battery, then an LED bulb is the only way to go. They're also a lot less likely to break if you drop them.
Sure that flashlight is bright now, but for how long? The runtime that manufacturers quote is a measure of how long it takes to go from maximum brightness to 10% of that output.
Naturally, if you're using the brightest light your flashlight can deliver, you're going to get the shortest runtime.
The kind of batteries you're using as well as the ambient temperature will affect the amount of runtime.
Beam Type
- Spot – Some flashlights will have a narrow, focused beam. These work well for seeing far into the distance when plotting your route but won't illuminate much to the left and right of you.
- Flood – A broader beam for illuminating a more extensive area but with a shorter throw, or penetration.
Ideally, you want the best of both worlds so look for a flashlight with an adjustable focus.
Having multiple modes gives you control over your battery life (runtime) as well as some other useful features. Typically backpacking flashlights come with the following:
- High – Maximum brightness
- Mid – Normally around a third to a half of the maximum brightness.
- Nightlight / Moonlight – The flashlight is barely on but is great as a nightlight and handy when you're trying to find it in the dark.
- Strobe – Normally a feature in tactical flashlights. Intended to disorient an attacker or for signaling.
- SOS – Some flashlights can continuously signal the dots and dashes of the Morse SOS signal.
Most of the compact flashlights have an on / off press button on the base or tail cap. In addition to turning it on, some will rely on a half-press or multiple presses to select different modes.
Others will use an additional side button for mode selection. Some of the really smart ones, like the Maglite XL200, use the rotation of your wrist to adjust the brightness.
It's worth spending a little more to get a flashlight that has a memory function. This means that once you select a mode and then switch it off it will start up in that mode again when you turn it on.
Flashlight vs. Headlamp
While we've focused on flashlights in this post, some people do prefer using a headlamp. Which is better? It depends on what you'll be using it for and your personal preference. The obvious benefit of a headlamp is that you get to use it hands-free.
They're also light and portable so they're easy to stash in your pack.
The problem with a headlamp is that you need to turn your head wherever you want to shine it. Also, the battery life and brightness of the LED lights don't come close to what you get in a good flashlight.
If you want great performance and hands-free operation then get a small torch with a clip so you can attach it to a baseball cap when you need both hands.


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1. Christmas becomes Christmas again! I've always loved Christmas but it is undoubtedly better with kids. Not just the day but the whole run up especially as they grow up and appreciate a visit to Santa (as opposed to crying their eyes out!) and can get a bit more involved in the preparations.
2. Watching them grow and learn new things. It amazes me to see all the new words and skills that Leo learns, obviously he is a genius and no other child has done this so far!
3. Soft play, I've been wanting to go to one for years! Kids are a great excuse for playing in ball pools or going down slides, I've missed that! ooh and bouncy castles - I loved them as a child and was quite sad when I got too big to go on. Leo is not impressed with them at the moment, but I'm sure he will 'get' them later - as long as Mummy demonstrates how they work.
4. Meeting people, Kids help you make new friends, they can give you the opportunity to go places to meet people and something to talk about to strike up a conversation. All my friends in Cyprus have similar age children as it's a good thing to have in common as it is so much of your life. It also gives you an excuse to meet up and drink tea so the kids can play!
5. It's a good excuse for lots of things..... I'm just listening to S Club because Leo likes it, I haven't mopped the floor as he hasn't had a nap. I know all the words to The Wiggles songs as he insists on watching it a hundred times a day.....I could go on but you get the idea.


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Surveillance video shows officers pursuing gunman, Connor Betts in Dayton's Oregon District and fatally shooting him early Sunday. Cincinnati Enquirer
CINCINNATI – It only took a gunman about 30 seconds to kill nine people and injure 27 others before police took him down early Sunday morning in Dayton, Ohio.
Police encountered and took down the shooter as he approached a crowded bar in Dayton's Oregon District, where people had fled the shooting that began only seconds earlier, surveillance footage shows.
In one video, the shooter is seen running toward the open doors of a bar, he falls feet from the entrance.
"While this is a terribly sad day for our city, I'm amazed by the quick response of the Dayton Police that saved literally hundreds of lives," Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said.
Surveillance video shows people fleeing as shots ring out on a street in Dayton's Oregon District early Sunday Cincinnati Enquirer
The shooter, 24-year-old Connor Betts of Bellbrook, Ohio, was shot and killed by police. His sister, Megan Betts, was among those he killed. He started shooting around 1 a.m. Sunday at crowds gathered outside night clubs in Dayton's Oregon District.
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Whaley said Sunday's shooter was armed with .223-caliber "assault-style" rifle and had body armor and extra magazines. She called the shooting "a senseless act of violence."
"These things are so random," she said. "What really goes through my mind is this is completely preventable."
Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley said the quick police response 'saved literally hundreds of lives.' Cincinnati Enquirer
Authorities said the shooting began near a pub called Blind Bob's and extended to Ned Peppers tavern.
Dayton Police Chief Richard Biehl said officers who already were in the area responded immediately, located the gunman and killed him within about 30 seconds.
Biehl said Betts, who had more than one gun with him, purchased the .223 caliber rifle from a local firearms dealer, who in turn had ordered it online from Texas. He said the weapon was purchased legally.
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Posted on September 23, 2018
In central Ohio it's not quite autumn but with daylight too quickly losing the battle to the setting sun it would be hard, even on a warm day, to mistake it for summer. Plants, animals, insects, weather, and daylight are all in all in a state of flux. It's as though we're passing through on our way to somewhere else, to a place that's easier to put a label on. It's hard to bring oneself to the realization that present forms of life are dying but such an awareness is inescapable as one walks through the woods. It is a season of paradox as late summer and fall wildflowers arrive doing their best to announce the autumnal fireworks to follow.
Caterpillars active just a few weeks ago have disappeared in preparation to reintroduce themselves next year in a new perhaps more beautiful form. Highlighted by the early morning dew, spider webs are everywhere often to the detriment of passing grasshoppers which seem more plentiful now. Other insects continue to make their daily rounds without the urgency of the squirrels which all seem to have a nut in their mouth. An occasional migrating warbler is seen making its way south while blue jays and crows are noticed more often just passing through while others have undoubtedly taken up residence for the winter.
Unlike summer, with days that change little from one to the next, it's a time of year that assigns value to what we have and blesses us with a feeling of gratitude for what soon will be lost.
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Category: Central Ohio Nature, Central Ohio Parks, Columbus, Nature Photography, Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Wildflowers Tagged: Banded Garden Spider, Bay Breasted Warbler, Goldenrod, Killdeer, Monarch Butterfly, Morning Glory, New England Aster, Nodding-bur Marigold, Question Mark, Tree Swallow, Viceroy, Violet, Widow Skimmer
Posted on October 16, 2017
Recently, after several weeks of very dry weather, the rain came. One day it amounted to almost three inches. Once clear and lazy, area rivers are now swollen and turbid and flow with more purpose as though their water has somewhere to go. The precipitation came too late to have a major effect on the season's color but the orange, yellow, and brown of oaks and hickories is now more saturated. The moist earth returns it's recent gift to the humid early morning air, as suspended leaves, some no longer green, appear to almost come back to life.
Two days ago during a walk in an area park a bench provided a place to eat lunch. In the stillness we watched an occasional leaf from some unknown high branch in a nearby tree, like a large early winter snowflake, silently float down and land quietly at our feet. A few descended without a flourish, but most either spiraled, spun, or sashayed side to side on the last and only journey of their lives. They joined those already fallen to complete the cycle of life. One here, another there, slowly, as we sat watching, they never stopped. Today, as I write this, with wind howling past a partially open window, the scene would be much different.
It's hard not to think of them as friends, the group of birds; robins, nuthatches, blue jays, etc., that are such an important part of our walks in nature near home.
Others birds, such as the Bald Eagle, are only seen on occasion but that occasion is a miracle. When I was young, in the days of DDT, a trip to Alaska may have been necessary to see one. Now they can be seen just a mile and a half from our house. Ospreys are seen more frequently, but soon they will embark on their journey south following the already departed community of Black-crowned Night Herons that through early fall call Griggs Reservoir home. With each osprey sighting we wonder if it will be the last until next year.
The true magic of the rain, after such a long period of dry weather, is the fungi. Many just seem to appear out of nowhere while others, having endured the dryness, regain their color. Identifying what is seen can be a challenge.
Early morning fog, also the result of the recent rain, greeted us during a walk at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park creating splendor in a spider's web.
Later, as we continued our walk, we noticed a few moths that apparently had gathered on the light gray wood siding of a park building during the night.
As we continued on a number of Eastern Commas where seen, usually right on the trail.
When the rain came, after such a long period of dryness, I stepped out onto our porch, took a deep breath, watched, and listened. The rain fell softly at first, with the sound of a mouse playing as it touched the dry places. After a while, standing there, the rain leaving fleeting patterns in driveway puddles, it's fragrance in the wet grass, soil, and filling the air, I was taken to a different place and embraced by a feeling of newness and rebirth.
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Category: Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, Central Ohio Nature, Emily Traphagen Park, Griggs Reservoir Park, Hiking in Ohio, Nature Photography, Ohio Nature Tagged: Angel's Wings, Artist's Bracket, Bald Eagle, Banded Garden Spider, Belted Kingfisher, Blue Jay, Canon 60D with Sigma 18-300mm, Carolina Wren, Common Split Gill, Crown-tipped Coral, Dot-lined White Moth, Downy Woodpecker, Dryad's Saddle, Eastern Comma, Eastern Phoebe, False Turkey-tail, Large Maple Span Worm Moth, Luminescent Panellus, Mallard Duck, Non-inky Coprinus, Osprey, Panasonic FZ200, Panasonic Lumix G7 100-400mm, Pigeons, Puffballs, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Sony A7, Turkey Tail, White-breasted Nuthatch, White-marked Tussock Moth, Witches' Butter, Wolf's Milk Slime, Wood Ear
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