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Jack White Announces FREE London Show Today
Jack White has announced a last-minute free show today (Wednesday 28th March) in London.
The spontaneous performance is in celebration of this week's release of his third solo album Boarding House Reach. Taking place in the historic courtyard of the George Inn, the gig starts at 5pm with first come first served entry from 3.30pm.
Fans will also have a chance to sample an exclusive Jack White 'Humoresque' beer, with one free pint per person (while stocks last).
Later on in the evening, White will be playing another intimate show at London's 600 capacity venue The Garage. The show sold out within minutes of sale and follows from shows that have been described by Consequence Of Sound as having "unquestionable live prowess".
If you're not in time, or in the right area, to make it to today's free show, it's not too late to grab a ticket to some dates on White's extensive tour.
March 28: The George Inn – London, UK
March 28: The Garage – London, UK (SOLD OUT)
April 19: Little Caesars Arena - Detroit, MI (SOLD OUT)
April 20: Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI (SOLD OUT)
April 21: 20 Monroe - Grand Rapids, MI (SOLD OUT)
April 23: Baxter Arena - Omaha, NE
April 24: Providence Medical Center Amphitheater - Bonner Springs, KS
April 25: Chaifetz Arena - St. Louis, MO
April 27: Bomb Factory - Dallas, TX (SOLD OUT)
April 29: Bomb Factory - Dallas, TX (SOLD OUT)
April 30: Revention Music Center - Houston, TX
May 1: Revention Music Center - Houston, TX
May 2: Austin360 Amphitheater - Austin, TX
May 4: Shaky Knees Music Festival - Atlanta, GA
May 5: Beale Street Music Festival – Memphis, TN
May 6: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – New Orleans, LA
May 26: Boston Calling Music Festival - Boston, MA
May 27: Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown, NY (SOLD OUT)
May 29: The Anthem - Washington, DC (SOLD OUT)
May 30: The Anthem - Washington, DC (SOLD OUT)
June 1: Governors Ball Music Festival - New York, NY
June 2: 105.9's XFest 2018 @ KeyBank Pavilion – Pittsburgh, PA
June 3: Bunbury Music Festival – Cincinnati, OH
June 4: Express Live! Outdoor Amphitheater - Columbus, OH (SOLD OUT)
June 6: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica - Cleveland, OH
June 7: Dome Arena - Rochester, NY
June 8: Artpark Mainstage Theater - Lewiston, NY (SOLD OUT)
June 9: Budweiser Stage - Toronto, ON
June 23: Arroyo Seco Weekend – Pasadena, CA
June 26: Hammersmith Apollo – London, UK
June 27: Hammersmith Apollo – London, UK (SOLD OUT)
June 28: Hammersmith Apollo – London, UK (SOLD OUT)
June 30: Tinderbox - Odense, DEN
July 2: AFAS Live - Amsterdam, NL (SOLD OUT)
July 3: L'Olympia - Paris. FR (SOLD OUT)
July 4: L'Olympia - Paris. FR (SOLD OUT)
July 6: Festival Beauregard- Normandy, FR
July 7: Rock Werchter – Werchter, BEL
July 12: Cruilla Barcelona – Barcelona, SP
July 13: Mad Cool Festival – Madrid, SP
July 14: NOS Alive – Lisbon, PO
July 15: Ilosaarirock Festival – Joensuu, FIN
August 2-5: Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL
August 6: The Armory - Minneapolis, MN (SOLD OUT)
August 8: 1st Bank Center - Broomfield, CO (SOLD OUT)
August 9: SaltAir - Salt Lake City, UT
August 11: Veterans Memorial Coliseum - Portland, OR
August 12: Rogers Arena - Vancouver, BC
August 13: WAMU Theatre - Seattle, WA (SOLD OUT)
August 15: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - San Francisco, CA (SOLD OUT)
August 16: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - San Francisco, CA
August 18: Rabobank Theater – Bakersfield, CA
August 19: Santa Barbara Bowl - Santa Barbara, CA (SOLD OUT)
August 21: Viejas Arena - San Diego, CA
August 22: Comerica Theatre - Phoenix, AZ
August 23: The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan - Las Vegas, NV (SOLD OUT)
August 24: The Chelsea @ The Cosmopolitan - Las Vegas, NV


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Planning our trip to Sri Lanka was not something easy to do. I find myself wanting to do it all! There are tons of places to see, things to do, temples, UNESCO sites, mountains, activities and visiting islands. We were planning to do all this in just 4 days! When someone advised me against trying to see the whole of Sri Lanka in one trip, I secretly laughed and said to myself "Little does he know!" Well, Sri Lanka kicked my butt! It was the most challenging trip we faced so far, yet, we made the best out of it and visited 60% of that beautiful country.
We landed at 1am. Not the best time to land in a foreign country, flights were scarce, October is meant to be a slow season, but flights were fully booked. Fly Dubai flew us there and in 4.5 hours, we made it.
Once we passed immigration, we rushed to the nearest Etisalat booth. {Lesson 1: Do not be so patriotic. Drop that and buy the local phone carrier, Dialog, Etisalat's network was poor}
Sri Lankan SIM cards can be easily bought at the airport too. 10$ cheap.
The airport was clean, modern and new. Advertising posts take over few walls. Nothing like what we were about to experience on the outside.
We met iamSriLanka outside. It was finally good to see him after so many exchange of emails and constant messages. It was 2:00am and 28 hours of no sleep. We got into our hybrid Toyota and drove off south to Balapitiya. Passing Wadduwa, Kalutara and Beruwala… Nothing can be seen really, it was dark and the city shuts down by 8:30pm. It would pour down with rain and then stop, we would doze off and then wake and still find ourselves on the road. Luckily the streets were empty. As we nearly reach Balapitiya we pass through the tsunami ruins, our driver explains to us more about the tragedy that happened at these spots. I choked.
We finally reach. Check in. First hotel stop:
Michelle Boutique Hotel – opened 7 months ago {1.5 hours away from the airport}
{Location} Balapitiya, 1hour away from Galle. Do not be fooled by the KM distance. When they say 10Km it will probably take you 1.5 hour to get there, only because the roads are one way lanes.
{Rooms} The greatest thing about the room is that it was facing the beach. 5 meters away. Exactly on the beach! So, if you are a fan of the sound of waves, then you will probably like this feature! To me, the sound of crashing waves is exactly crashing and just makes me tired.
Bed is solid firm, we had one of our breakfast on the terrace which was beautiful at 6:30am. Our room had a second floor where the TV is located and the minibar. It was useless to us but added a nice touch to the loft feeling. Still though, the room did not look like it had just opened, the toilets though were also big. Room Amenities were not much, just the usual, nothing extra. They did have the nicest coconut hair conditioner though.
{Food} Probably the best thing in the hotel. Breakfast is a la carte and not buffet style, food and fruits are fresh and filled with colors. The muesli was delicious and made perfectly! We devoured the fruits and most especially the passion fruit. A good friend repeatedly mentioned not to miss the fruits, so all we did was eat fruits as if we never tried fruits before.
{Service} Sri Lankans love to serve people, love to please others and try hard doing that, nevertheless, food was slow at dinner, but tasted so good so was quite worth the wait.
{Spa} They have a long list of spa treatments. I was not too impressed with the outcome.
{Family Friendly} Sri Lanka is famous for their child friendly atmosphere. It's all about families. They welcome them with open arms. There is a very small kids pool, but yet again, this is a boutique hotel, not a resort, do not expect more. It would be perfect for children up to 3 years old. There are no beach activities, nor any onsite entertainment.
{Overall} It was not the best first night stay we hoped for, I had to sleep with the lights on and have not done that in a long time. It is a beautiful hotel, but they still have a lot of work in maintaining the property. Only 7 months old but it does not feel new. We had chosen this hotel because of it's location, close to Bentota where we were visiting few places and donating clothes. The beach front is not very big but very beautiful. Sri Lanka's south beaches are rough in October, the pool is covered by a roof and the tanning deck is facing the sea but very private. Waking up though to the open sea was freeing. I had to admit I did a little dance. Good for honeymooners, families, singles and couples.
{Pros} The great food, the stunning view.
{Cons} Bed was uncomfortable but that is a preference, pool was covered by a rooftop, you could hear almost everything that is going on outside, no atmosphere.
* Rate is 5/10

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Spoked Wheel
The Spoked Wheel is an Action Block that allows vehicles (and other creations) to move and turn.
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- The Spoked Wheel can be attached to other blocks by either of its axle posts.
- If attached to a block, the Spoked Wheel will spin on its axle. The axle attaches to its parent block and will not move.
- When selected, the Spoked Wheel's bounding box displays a white arrow. This indicates the forward direction of the Spoked Wheel when placed in the world (or attached to a block).
- By default, a placed Spoked Wheel adds a Drive Scripting Tile to its Programming Window. On play, the Spoked Wheel will move forward at a moderate Force value of 5. This default Tile can be replaced or modified by the user.
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Image Tile Name Description Parameter Reverse Powers the Spoked Wheel in a reverse direction Force (Slider) Drive Powers the Spoked Wheel in a forward direction Force (Slider) Turn Left Turns the Spoked Wheel left to the specified angle limit Angle (Slider) Turn Right Turns the Spoked Wheel right to the specified angle limit Angle (Slider) Spare Prevents the wheel from activating N/A
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A Front Seat to Historic Change in Iran
Martin Luther King once said: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." I believe that. The international community believes that. And right now, we are bearing witness to the Iranian peoples' belief in that truth, and we will continue to bear witness.
— From Obama's speech on the events in Iran.
We are witnessing in Iran something both historic and profound. When the protesters this weekend chanted "Marg bar dictator" ("Death to the dictator!") the world should have stopped in their tracks and listened to it. When people are out on the streets in droves calling for death to their leader in a country where freedom of speech often appears to be a myth, that is the sound of a revolution.
The people of Iran have taken to the streets knowing very well that they can die. They have put their lives on the line in order to make their voices heard. This is no longer about a stolen election. This is about freedom, justice, and years of oppression. It's about voices that were held down for too long finally finding a way to cry out.
This is a revolution that is not only being televised, but publicized moment by moment across the world through the power of the internet. From blogs to Twitter, from YouTube to mainstream news sites, events are being broadcast as they happen. Videos, photos, sound bites, 140-character play-by-plays of courage and violence.
The world needs to see that violence. We need to see these images; the world needs to see these images. They impact us. They allow us to see what is going on not only through the eyes of the regime and through filtered news reports, but with the eyes and ears of those right there. And to see the death and violence is to understand not only what the protesters are facing, but what freedom means to them. It means so much that they would put their lives on the line in order to obtain it. They know that what they are doing today may not result in their freedom tomorrow, but perhaps it will come for the next generation. They are willing to sacrifice to make their country a better place for those that come after them.


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After last year's shocking, hilarious and undeniably entertaining Best Picture mix up, many of us were hoping for, well, something from this year's Academy Awards. Maybe not another envelope-gate or even a wildly inappropriate kiss (looking at you, Adrian Brody), but something that was unexpected and water cooler-worthy. We likely weren't the only ones crossing our fingers either.
Last year's telecast was the third least-watched of this century, and Oscars ratings have been on a steady decline for years. The Academy Awards are still the most-watched annual awards show and 2017's outing did earn nearly 33 million viewers, but ABC was likely hoping for another hashtag happening to help boost interest and viewership this time around. If there was ever a year for it, it was this one.
Rarely has a Best Picture race ever been as wide open as this year's, a somewhat down year for film that saw a lot of good movies, but not a lot of great ones.
The Shape of Water and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri were the favorites, but neither had historical precedent on their sides.
In the last 25 years, only one Best Picture winner did not claim a SAG Ensemble nomination (Braveheart), which was not awarded to Shape of Water. In the last 85 years, only two Best Picture winners (Driving Miss Daisy and Argo) did not earn a Best Director nomination, which Three Billboards' Martin McDonagh did not.
That opened up the field for underdogs such as Get Out, Lady Bird and Dunkirk. But despite the scalding hot steam Get Out built up over the last few weeks, the status quo reigned supreme once again as The Shape of Water was granted the top prize.
Elsewhere, first-time filmmakers Jordan Peele and Greta Gerwig both earned directing nominations. Given today's Hollywood climate, the nods felt like a much-needed (and long overdue) step in the right direction. But a win for either would have sent the moviegoing world straight to 11. It would have been a truly shocking and event-redefining turn.
We're not upset Guillermo del Toro finally got his (deserved) due, but maybe we're a bit, I don't know, let down? Hell, we went eight-for-eight on our Oscars predictions in the major categories. That's not a brag, just a sign of how predictable the Oscars have become.
With favorites and frontrunners racking up statues left and right tonight, we don't expect to see any eye-popping ratings numbers when the official tally is revealed on Monday (Update: we were right). Though they'll win the night in viewers, we also don't expect the suits at ABC to be overly thrilled either.
As for us, the viewing audience, we can't rely on shocking twists and turns every year at the Oscars. The ceremony isn't designed to wow us, especially with a six-month awards season spoiling most of the major races before a single well-shoed foot touches that red carpet.
But it would have been pretty cool if Get Out had won Best Picture, right?


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How to Unlock the New Samsung Galaxy S9February 27, 2018 No Comments
Featured article by Andrei Calina, Independent Technology Author
During the last few weeks, the mobile industry has been waiting eagerly for MWC 2018, which was held in Barcelona. One of the reasons for this waiting was the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S9. A great smartphone wanted by many.
There are two major takes from the launch of Samsung's new flagship phone. First, there is no major redesign. Actually, the S9 is quite similar to last year's Samsung Galaxy S8 model. However, if the Samsung Galaxy S9 lacks in the design department, it compensates at the hardware level. Here Samsung introduced new, groundbreaking features, such as a new ultra-fast chipset that will certainly raise the bar for future generations of premium models. Also, Samsung introduced a new camera, for the first time in its history, with variable aperture. And according to the company, "the camera adapts like the human eye".
Samsung Galaxy S9's price – an issue for many
On the other hand, there is one major drawback for those looking to get their hands on the new Samsung Galaxy S9: the price. Subsequently, this means that most Samsung Galaxy S9 owners will get the handset on a two-year contract. And this means that the phones will be locked to a particular network. Thus, the buyers don't have to option or the freedom to use their phones with a cheaper payment plan. Also, if the phone is locked to a network it means that it can't be used abroad either. Thus, any locked Galaxy S9 should expect high roaming charges when traveling abroad.
However, there is one option for the new Galaxy S9 owners, they can unlock the device and use it with any network from around the world. If you are one of the new owners of a Samsung Galaxy S9, you need to know that there are several methods through which you can unlock your network locked Samsung Galaxy S9. These methods fall into two main categories, paid and free ones. Each one with its Pros and Cons.
The paid method of unlocking Samsung Galaxy S9
This is the most common method to unlock Samsung Galaxy S9 phones. It involves buying a network unlock code and inserting it into a locked Samsung phone.
The unlock code is provided by a third-party code provider, such as UnlockUnit. Once the unlock code is received, the next step is to insert a non-accepted SIM card and insert the unlock code when the phone will prompt you with the message "Enter Network Unlock Code".
A consideration for T-Mobile and MetroPCS users
You should know that unlocking Samsung Galaxy S9 phones by codes works for most GSM networks except for T-Mobile and MetroPCS. These two networks do not require codes to unlock their phones but ask their users to use a Device Unlock Application. However, if you have a Samsung Galaxy S9 locked to T-Mobile or MetroPCS, you can still unlock your phone. All you need to know is that the unlock process is slightly different and the steps are the following:
1. Access the Device Unlock Application and check if the phone is eligible for unlock
2. Place an order to register the IMEI as Unlocked in the T-Mobile database
3. Insert a T-Mobile SIM card and connect to a trusted Wi-Fi connection
4. Access once again the Device Unlock App, press Continue and choose Permanent Unlock (wait for your phone to reboot and it will be unlocked).
Pro: Simple process
Con: There are scammers that pose as actual providers. The best thing you could do, after deciding to buy an unlock code, is to check reviews of previous customers.
Free network unlocking for Samsung Galaxy S9
As mentioned in the beginning, there are two ways of unlocking a Samsung Galaxy S9. This is the second way, the free one. Subsequently, even the free unlocking method can be obtained in two different ways.
The provider way – just ask your provider to unlock your phone
While it sounds great to unlock a new phone for free, the process it is not straightforward. Even if all you have to do is to actually ask your network provider for the unlock code, you will not receive it [the code] unless you meet certain conditions.
Depending on your network's terms and conditions, you will need to either wait or pay several months worth of contract. Or even pay for your phone's contract in full before being eligible for a free unlock. Regardless of the network's conditions, these terms are usually prohibitive for many users.
Also, it is important that you do not have any delayed payments or unpaid bills on the contract. Otherwise, the network provider will not accept your unlocking request.
Pro: Free, no extra charges when unlocking the phone
Con: Limited success rate. Most provider won't accept unlocking a phone before the contract end date
The hacker's way – rooting the phone
The second way of unlocking for free a locked Samsung Galaxy S9 is by rooting the phone and flashing a custom firmware. This method requires technical knowledge and is not recommended for all users. Furthermore, this is also a risky method because any mistake or wrong step taken during the rooting and flashing process can result in a so-called "bricked" phone or an unusable phone. This is why it is recommended to let professionals perform this method.
Pro: Free
Con: Risky method and requires technical knowledge


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By Matthew E. Milliken
April 21, 2017
Jonathan Lethem's 1998 novel Girl in Landscape is a coming-of-age tale set on an alien world.
The story unspools from the point of view of 13-year-old Pella Marsh. Her father, Clement Marsh, a New York politician, recently lost an election and is planning to move to an alien world with his wife, daughter and two young sons. Their preparations are interrupted when Caitlin, Pella's mother, suddenly falls ill in a prologue set on a future Earth.
The old world is a dire place. Most humans (at least in New York) have retreated underground because the sun's intense radiation has made the outdoors deadly. But the city's infrastructure is failing, and morale seems to be terrible. Indeed, the deadly collapse of a subway tunnel combined with the specter of mass suicides — Raymond, the 10-year-old middle child, calls this "that lemming thing" — are two major reasons why Marsh's party lost the election in a landslide.
But as Pella rightly predicts, relocating to an alien world won't be the magical cure-all Clement and Caitlin seem to want their children to expect. Their new home boasts a hospitable climate, friendly but somewhat puzzling aliens, and plentiful, easily obtainable (if bland) food. But even as pleasant a globe as this still merely serves as a canvas on which humans project their fears and insecurities.
The world is known only as the Planet of the Archbuilders, a moniker derived from the appellation for the intelligent but dissolute alien species that lives there. The Marshes moves to a remote settlement, a would-be town so perfunctory that it's not yet been given a name. There, they find a handful of families who engage in the same behaviors they did back on Earth.
The main difference is that the settlement is caught between two opposing forces: The mysterious, largely passive Archbuilders, who speak cryptically, and a man named Efram Nugent, whose profound understanding of the aliens may only be matched by his deep contempt for and distrust of them. Pella is instantly struck by Nugent when she first encounters him:
Her house was in sight when suddenly she was not alone. A man in a hat stood on a ridge to her left, between her and the sun, so that he was a silhouette against the pink. Standing still, he was almost like another of the broken arches on the horizon, somehow drawn suddenly close.
She stopped, and they were both standing still. For a moment he just stared, one arm crossed over his middle, the other at his side, and Pella could imagine any expression on his face, and did. Then he started down the ridge toward her. She stood and waited.
"You headed up to that house there?" he said when he got to her. He pointed first at her and then at her house, in a gesture gentler than his voice.
She nodded.
"New family," he said. He was tall, but not spindly like E.G. Wa. Without his being at all fat, his hips were wider than his shoulders.
She nodded again.
"Well, I'm headed there myself. Ben told me, and I thought I'd come say hello. Only Ben must have left out that Marsh was remarried. You're too young to have had three kids."
Pella was bewildered, then astonished, as she worked it out, the meaning of what he'd said. Was he joking? "I'm one of them," she blurted. "One of the three kids."
Pella was already feverish in her panic. Now she felt her face flush with shame.
But he wasn't embarrassed. "Then this Clement Marsh must be older than I understood. You're not much of a kid anymore."
"I'm thirteen."
If he was making fun of her he didn't give it away. "What's your name?"
"My name's Efram." He smiled, and she permitted herself a look up at his face, but the hat cast a block of shadow across his brow and nose. His smile was bigger one on side than the other, and he held it so that it seemed carved in rock, the way he'd stood still when she first saw him.
The uncomfortable tension between Nugent and Pella is appropriate, insofar as there's an uncomfortable tension between Nugent and everyone. It heightens matters that Pella is adjusting to seemingly everything — an entirely new planet, her new friends, her wounded family, her changing body.
For some of these matters, no one can give Pella reliable guidance. The Marshes opt against taking the medicine that protects humans from Archbuilder viruses, which allows her to project her consciousness into local critters called household deer. This is not all that different from giving a 13-year-old the ability to transform into a caterpillar that spies on the people around it, an experience that hastens the precocious Pella's tortured journey into puberty.
Girl in Landscape is perhaps most successful as a portrait of the intense countervailing forces that define much of adolescence. I enjoyed the book, but it's hard to recommend because I don't know who its ideal readership would be. It's not quite right to call this a science fiction novel or a young-adult book, but it's not quite wrong to give it those labels, either. Perhaps, in the end, the best way to describe Girl in Landscape is that it's well suited to people who like challenging novels.


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Parapsychology: An Insider's View of ESP
Croiset the Clairvoyant
Experimental Psychical Research
Lectures on Psychical Research
These books are all about the same subject, for the expression "psychical research" is just an older equivalent, still favored in Britain, for the newer "parapsychology." They range widely in both level and quality, but, precisely for that reason, they can together give a fairer view of the present state of the subject than could be got from any one separately—even from the most thorough and substantial, which is, by a very wide margin, that by Broad.
Pratt sets his tone from the first sentence: "In 1936 I became a professional revolutionist. This book is about the revolution I joined." Fortunately, as the author assures us immediately, it is an intellectual revolution only. Yet as such it is supposed to be comparable with, among others, the change "from the Newtonian system of mechanics, to Einsteinian relativity, with its resulting release of atomic energy and the precipitation of the Atomic Age." This latest intellectual revolution "consists in the scientific demonstration that man is fundamentally mind-centered rather than brain-centered." The demonstration is supposed to have been achieved by parapsychology, and in particular by the statistical experimentation which has been so much stimulated by Professor J. B. Rhine of Duke University. Since 1936, apart from the interruptions of war service, Pratt has been Rhine's right-hand man. This book is very much made in the Rhine image, but it is a rather inferior version of the master's New Frontiers of the Mind (1937) or The Reach of the Mind (1947). About the only possible reason for preferring it to either of these books is that Pratt gives an account of his attempts, by experiments on the homing of pigeons, to answer the question, "Do animals have ESP?" The chapter is called: "Winged Messengers, What Is Your Secret?"
Pollack is a journalist, and his book is a report of perhaps the most outstanding clairvoyant operating today: the Dutchman, Croiset, who claims among other things to have solved many mysteries of crime and disappearance. Pollack's book consists almost entirely of short and snappy case reports, given such tabloid titles as "was the Father Poisoned?," "The Brother Rapists," and "A Cop's Conscience." One gets an impression of police work in contemporary Holland similar to that suggested for late Victorian Britain by the Sherlock Holmes stories: the police forever baffled, until at last they have the wit to call in Croiset—although Croiset, unlike Holmes, may be misguided into confirming the erroneous suspicions which he has read in the minds of the wretched professionals. It is quite impossible to do justice to the claims of Croiset from this presentation, and it is not made any easier by the undiscriminating citations of endorsement. There are, for instance, tributes from both members of a husband and wife team who have established their home as an Institute for the Study of Mental Images, and one is quoted from a journal edited, largely written, and published domestically—in a peculiarly literal sense, a house organ.
The most serious thing about the book is what…
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Hailing from France, Ophelie joined the Spacecubed family back in 2012. Originally starting her role in the company as a volunteer, Ophelie quickly became a staple in the Spacecubed space and moved on to manage the Riff community, before taking on the role of an operations manager. In her current role at Spacecubed, Ophelie is responsible for running the operations in the space day-to-day, as well as overseeing community initiatives to ensure they're meeting member needs.
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Now that we are several weeks from the Michael Flynn resignation, it is becoming increasingly more clear that Obama loyalists in Washington were not only targeting Flynn the instant he joined Trump's team, but they were taking aim before Obama was out of office officially.
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"National security adviser Michael Flynn privately discussed U.S. sanctions against Russia with that country's ambassador to the United States during the month before President Trump took office, contrary to public assertions by Trump officials, current and former U.S. officials said.
Flynn's communications with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak were interpreted by some senior U.S. officials as an inappropriate and potentially illegal signal to the Kremlin that it could expect a reprieve from sanctions that were being imposed by the Obama administration in late December to punish Russia for its alleged interference in the 2016 election."…
…"Neither of those assertions is consistent with the fuller account of Flynn's contacts with Kislyak provided by officials who had access to reports from U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies that routinely monitor the communications of Russian diplomats. Nine current and former officials, who were in senior positions at multiple agencies at the time of the calls, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss intelligence matters."
"All of those officials said Flynn's references to the election-related sanctions were explicit. Two of those officials went further, saying that Flynn urged Russia not to overreact to the penalties being imposed by President Barack Obama, making clear that the two sides would be in position to review the matter after Trump was sworn in as president."
Did you see that? "Nine current and former officials." Also, "at the time of the calls" would imply that these nine officials were in office during the Obama Administration, ergo they were nine Obama officials. And, fittingly, they only "spoke on the condition of anonymity."
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Following up on our post about getting rid of annoying badges on the App Store icon (that show how many apps are awaiting an update), here's a similar how-to. This one's about disabling the badges on the Mail app icon which is famous for the large numbers on its badge.
Note: this is a super simple, beginner-level how-to. Feel free to skip it if you know how to turn off badge notifications.
How to Turn off the Annoying Unread Count on Mail app Icons in iOS 7.x
You might be using the stock Mail app or a specific email app like Gmail, Mailbox etc. The process is the same for every app. If you find that the badges are annoying or disturbing the aesthetics of the homescreen/dock, here's what you need to do.
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Graphics tablets are very handy tools and have become very popular in the creative industry. With the increase in popularity, there has been a steep decline in their prices. Nowadays it is very easy to find really good drawing tablets at very affordable prices.
If you are looking for the cheapest drawing tablets – you have come to the right place. We have made a list of best drawing tablets under 50 dollars. For making this list we have researched dozens of tablets and finally picked the top 5. These tablets are really good for those who want to tap into digital art but not willing to spend a lot of cash.
What to expect in 50 Dollars
50 dollars is not a big price when we talk about graphics tablets. There are pen tablets which cost 100 or even 400 dollars. In 50 dollars you may not get the most advanced features like wireless connectivity and dials. But you get a decent-sized tablet with good pressure sensitivity.
Best graphics tablet under $50 – Comparison
|Veikk A30
|Xp pen
|Huion HS64
|Active Area
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|10 x 6
|8.3 x 5.4
|4 x 3
|6.2 x 4
|Pen Pressure
|Tilt Recognition
|Yes (60°)
|Battery Free Pen
|Buttons on Pen
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1. Huion Inspiroy H640P – Overall best
Huion Inspiroy H640P is the part of Huion's budget lineup. It is hands down the best drawing tablet under 50 bucks.
This tablet does not only give you one of the biggest drawing surface in its range but also the best stylus. In addition to that, you also get access to shortcut buttons and a tablet stand.
Before we discuss details – here are its main features
|Huion inspiroy H640P
|Active Area
|6.3 x 3.9 inches
|Pen Pressure
|8192 levels
|Battery Free Pen
|Buttons on Pen
|Buttons on Tablet
|Yes (6)
Design and Build quality
The size of the tablet is perfect for people who want a big drawing surface as well as the flexibility to take it around. The tablet has the working area on the right and shortcut buttons on the left-hand side.
In spite of being cheap, the tablet has really good build quality. It is made of polycarbonate plastic which feels strong and dense. It also makes the tablet very lightweight and thin.
The tablet has six Customizable express keys on the left which are placed in two groups of three. This is an ideal button placement as someone drawing with the right hand can easily access the button with their left hand.
Turning the tablet to its back, there are four big rubber pads on each corner. It stops the tablet from slipping on smooth surfaces. Huion Inspiroy H640P connects to the computer using a USB cable. There is a small switch on the right edge of the tablet which locks and unlocks the shortcut keys.
Pen/ Stylus
The pen has a pressure sensitivity of 8192 levels. It is the same level of pressure that is present in premium tablets. There are two buttons on the side that can change to any other shortcut with the help of the driver.
It is one of the best stylus on the list and has a really good built quality. The rear end of the pen has a metal construction. The front half of the pen has rubber material for a better grip. The pen is center-weighted and feels balanced. Huion Pen works on the EMR which means it does not have a battery inside. So there is no need to charge them.
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Like all the other tablets, the drawing surface has a special scratch-resistant plastic. The top surface is also coated with a textured material to give a little bit of grip while drawing. The working area is huge with minimum bezels around it.
Overall you have a great device which works flawlessly and will exceed your expectations. You can grab it on Amazon.
2. Veikk A30 – Runner Up
Veikk A30 may not be a well-known graphics tablet brand but they have been releasing out some great products lately.
The Veikk A30 has a very unique look and features that sets it apart from other tablets.
Design and build quality
The tablet has a plastic construction with good built quality. It is very thin and light and easily fits a backpack for carrying around.
The first thing you will notice is the large size of the tablet. The Veikk A30 rocks the biggest drawing area in the list with a total working space of 10 x 6 inches, which is really good for the price. Other than the size it has also got a lot of shortcut options on the left.
|Veikk A30
|Active Area
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|Pen Pressure
|8192 Levels
|Battery free Pen
|Buttons on Tablet
|4 + Touch pad
|Buttons on Pen
Buttons and shortcut options
The tablet does not have any physical shortcut button but in place of that, it has four touch-sensitive express keys. These touch buttons are present on the left in two groups of twos. There is also a touchpad located in-between the buttons.
The touchpad supports multitouch and could be used for navigating around the page and zoom in and out. It is one of the very unique designs and very useful for day to day uses.
Pen/ Stylus
The Veikk A30 pen comes in a soft cover which is really neat. The pen has a plastic build and feels nice in hand. It has a total pen pressure of 8192 levels along with two express keys on the side. The pen does not need any charging and works wirelessly. In terms of practical uses the pen performers well, the lines are straight with a really smooth pressure transition.
All the shortcut keys on tablet and pen along with pressure sensitivity can be changed with the help of the driver. The driver is available to download from the official website. The tablet connects to the computer using the USB Type-C connector.
If you want the biggest drawing surface on a budget, this is the best choice for you. You can check out the latest prices below.
3. Parblo Island A609 – The pen with tilt recognition
The Island A609 is one of the cheapest product made by Parblo. They carefully design their tablet for most comfortable and efficient drawing experience. The hardware feels very sleek and robust. It has a very modern, minimalistic look to it.
Design and build quality
The tablet has a contrasting two-tone finish on the top surface. The drawing area has a matte surface and the buttons are shiny. It helps in differentiation the buttons from the tablet which can be handy.
There is a small LED at the top left corner above the buttons which lights up whenever the pen comes near the surface of the tablet. Although, it does not serve any purpose but looks cool – especially in the dark.
|Parblo Island A609
|Active Area
|8.3 x 5.4 Inches
|Pen Pressure
|2048 + 60° tilt recognition
|Battery free Pen
|Buttons on Tablet
|Buttons on Pen
There are four buttons on the left-hand side of the tablet. The buttons give good haptic feedback when pressed, which is a sign of quality. One minute missing detail is the buttons lack any kind of bumps or raised dots which helps in differentiating one button from others. The buttons are quite large and sit totally flush with the surface of the tablet.
Pen/Stylus – Hit or miss?
The Parblo Island A609 pen is very unique – visually as well as in functionality. The pen is light and with good weight distribution. It is slightly longer than the usual stylus and has a subtle curve which makes it easier to hold. It has a plastic – matte feel all over the body. There are two buttons on the side of the pen. The rear end does not has any eraser but features a small hole for tying a string through it (not sure who does it anymore).
The pen has a pressure sensitivity of 2048 levels which is the minimum level. Even average tablets have 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity. But on the positive side, the pressure is well calibrated and in practical uses, you will bearly notice much difference.
One of the very coolest features of the pen is it supports tilt up to 60 degrees. Having a tilt option in a tablet under 50 dollars is very unique and no one else has it. Even the tablets which cost 100 dollars does not have it in most of the cases.
The pen which has all the advanced features like tilt recognition and beautiful design and built quality has just 2048 pressure levels. And that is why it deserves the title "hit or miss".
The tablet connects to the computer through a non-removal cable that plugs in the USB inlet of the computer. The tablet also needs a driver to work. It is available to download from the official Parblo website. The driver helps the computer to communicate with the device and helps it understand pen pressure and tilt data properly.
The driver also allows making changes in the pen pressure sensitivity. One can change the existing tablet and pen shortcut buttons to another key of your choice.
4. Xp Pen G430 – Cheapest graphics tablet in the list
Xp pen G430 is the cheapest tablet on the list. They are known for their cheap drawing tablets which outperform every other tablet in their price range. Same is the case with G430. First, there are not many tablets in this price and even if they are they are nowhere near the features provided here.
Design and built quality
First of all, the tablet has no shortcut buttons. Moving to the design of the device. All the electronic parts are stacked up on the left-hand side with just the drawing surface on the right. Making it thick on the left and then on the right-hand side. It is certainly not going to win any medals in design but it is not that bad. Overall build quality is decent enough for the price.
The tablet has a total working area of 4 x 3 inches which is small but considering the price it is "okay".
|Xp Pen G430
|Active Area
|4 x 3 Inches
|Pen Pressure
|8192 Levels
|Battery free Pen
|Buttons on Tablet
|Buttons on Pen
Xp Pen G430 has a really good pen which is comparable to much pricier tablets. It is made of plastic and has two buttons on the sides. The pen has nice width and good weight distribution and feels good to hold/ work. It comes with a pressure sensitivity of 8192 levels and works perfectly in every drawing software.
There is no battery inside the pen and works on wireless technology. Which means there is no need to charge it ever. These kind of pen are less prone to damage as it does not has any moving part and need no maintenance.
The device has a non-removable wire which connects to the computer for power and data transfer. It also comes with a driver which allows you to make additional settings such as changing the pressure sensitivity and shortcut buttons of the pen.
Want shortcut buttons – check out – XpPen G640S
5. Huion HS64 – Unique tablet with unique features
Huion HS64 is one of the most versatile tablets in the market. It comes with some of the very unique features which you will not find anywhere else. It is an upgraded model of the previous generation of Huion tablet and comes with the latest specs and revised stylus.
Design and build quality
The HS64 comes with a very modern and minimalist design. The lower region of the tablet is covered with a drawing area. There are four shortcut buttons at the top. The buttons are clicky and can be programmed to any shortcut of your choice.
The tablet overall feels very strong and sturdy. All the basic accessory are included in the box. The cable used for connecting to the computer is sufficiently long.
Other Features
|Huion HS64
|Active Area
|6.2 x 4 Inches
|Pen Pressure
|8192 Levels
|Battery free Pen
|Buttons on Tablet
|Buttons on Pen
Special Feature
As mentioned earlier, the Huion HS64 comes with a unique feature that is not available in any other tablet in the market. Along with working with a computer or laptop, the tablet can also work with Android devices.
Nowadays there are a lot of really good drawing apps available for Android devices. You can simply connect the tablet to your phone and tablet and start drawing.
When connected with the computer the tablet uses its full drawing area. Whereas when you connect it to your phone, the drawing area is reduced to match the taller aspect ratio of your mobile.
Pen/ Stylus
Huion HS64 comes with an upgraded pen. It has 8192 levels of pressure sensitivity along with two buttons at the side. The buttons are customizable and can be set to different shortcuts with the help of the included driver.
The pen has an ergonomic shape with plastic at the front and metal at the back. It is a well-balanced pen with a good initial activation force.
The pen is a passive stylus and does not have a battery inside it, which means you don't need to charge it. It gets its power from the tablet with the help of EMR.
The pen connects to the computer with the help of a micro USB cable. The box also includes OTG Adapter (Micro USB) X 1 and OTG Adapter (USB-C) for connecting it to Android devices.
For using the tablet with the computer you need to download the driver from the official Huion website. The connection with the phone takes place automatically without any driver installation.
Pen tablets are a better alternative to the third-party standalone stylus
Many people instead of getting a tablet go for the third-party stylus. Most of the third-party stylus is really bad and does not work properly. Even if you have to draw on a mobile phone or tablet you can get Huion HS64 which supports Android devices.
There is a lot of third-party stylus in the market. Most of which have a battery and does not need any pairing. The problem with this kind of standalone stylus is they are not made specifically for your device.
So, you get stuck with – "one size fits all" kind of a deal. This third-party stylus will constantly get false responses/ inaccurate lines and inconsistent performance. Overall it would be very difficult to work with them. On top of that – if your laptop does not has a touchscreen then they will not work at all.
A graphics tablet is a great alternative to the mouse and can really help you especially if you have wrist pain from prolonged uses of the mouse. They are also a better alternative for people having carpal tunnel.
A cheaper price does not mean a bad product, no matter how much the companies try to convince you that you need 100ds of dollars – an expensive tablet for creating professional looking work. But that is simply not true. There are countless videos all over the internet of people explaining that better art depends upon the Artist, not the tools. The tablet mentioned in the list has been carefully selected out of numerous tablets in this price range. And you can easily go with any of these tablets.
- If you want an overall well-rounded product go with the Huion Inspiroy H640P which is very close with the fifty dollar mark. If you want to get a device with the largest possible drawing area then Veikk A30 may be the one for you.
- There are other tablets in the list which really surprised us while researching – how a fifty dollar device can have a tilt recognition in the pen. So if you think that a pen with tilt is the feature is what you really want in your pen then The Island A609 should be the tablet of choice for you.
- If 50 dollar mark is too much for you and wants to get the cheapest possible graphics tablet then you can either get Xp pen G430 or Huion HS64
You can take a look at our list of top graphics tablets under 100 dollars
Feel free to ask questions in the comments below…


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So we are back again from EuroForensics Conference which took place in Istanbul a week ago, and it feels everything went fantastic. All preparations were quick and painless (our special regards to Kaukab Jamal ZUBERI, Bilal YILMAZ, Meryem Parlak, Canan Tas and the whole team of Forensic People), the event went smoothly with a marked emphasis on the first day, when we were almost stunned by crowds of computer forensic specialists, military people in uniform, government and other security researchers (I personally have never seen so many officials at one place before).
If you added this blog to your news feeder, then you prefer getting skilled rather than getting owned – as in Troopers' motto.
Troopers09 is an international IT-Security Conference held in Munich, Germany. This event is created for CISOs, ISOs, IT-Auditors, IT-Sec-Admins, IT-Sec Consultants and everyone who is involved with IT-Security on a professional basis. The goal is to share in-depth knowledge about the aspects of attacking and defending information technology infrastructure and applications. The featured presentations and demonstrations represent the latest discoveries and developments of the global hacking scene and will provide the audience with valuable practical know-how.
Andrey Belenko ( ElcomSoft's Lead IT Security Analyst) will enjoy the conference and give a talk tomorrow (on 23rd April 2009) at 16:00 – 16:45, here is an abstract of his speech: http://troopers09.org/content/e3/e282/index_eng.html


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Student Night
AWANA Cubbies & Sparks Program
Our Cubbies group is for ages 2 through 4. Sparks group is for children in K through Grade 2. The kids enjoy singing, Bible stories, verse memorization, and gym time each Wednesday evening. The kids earn points throughout the year to use at our in-house club store.
AWANA T & T Program
The 3rd through 5th graders enjoy a time of Bible application, small group sessions, and game time as they navigate the waters of Middle School. This group also earns points to use in the in-house club store.
Our Junior High and Senior High Youth Group is geared for Grades 6 through 12 and is part of our Wednesday Student Night. The tweens and teens learn to apply Biblical principals to their daily life while fellowshipping with youth facing the same issues that they are. Small group interaction is split between the Junior and Senior High youth.


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It's best known as a ferocious battle of wits, but in recent years University Challenge has been making waves in the fashion world as well.
And on Monday night the fiendish questions posed by Jeremy Paxman once again took a back seat, as viewers focused on the striking sartorial choices of one Cambridge student.
Theo Howe sparked debate online, when he appeared on the BBC Two show with a multi-coloured bow in his hair.
The Japanese studies student was representing Cambridge's Fitzwilliam College on the show, as it took on Oxford's Magdalen College.
Many people on Twitter were surprised by his bold style choice.
However many people were keen to support him, including former Communards singer-turned vicar Richard Coles, who revealed Howe was his godson.
The author and radio host is on record as a fan of the quiz show, and previously sent several bottles of champagne to the Peterhouse porters' lodge, to congratulate the victorious Peterhouse team two years ago.
Thanks to Howe's efforts the Fitzwilliam team went on to defeat their Oxford rivals, securing a place in the quarter-finals.


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ARCA-SWISS D4 870103 (Geared) "Classic"
£1,045.80 Incl. VAT£871.50 Excl. VAT
The ARCA-SWISS D4 Tripod Head with Classic Knob Quick Release is a symbiosis between a spherical head and a 3D tilt head, and has the combined advantages of both systems in one head. The head features both top and bottom panning devices for accurate rotational stitching.
The ARCA-SWISS D4 870103 and ARCA-SWISS C1 cube with their unique design and innovative construction have been further developed and are now available with a gear driven self-locking panning device situated underneath the camera quick release, for secure and precise positioning.
The new versions of our heads will be designated "gp" for geared panning control. The photographer now has a choice when using pan for an image — gear driven or free movements. When the gp knob is pulled out, the pan movement is free for coarse and quick panning adjustments. When the gp knob is pushed in, the gears inside the panning device are re-engaged and will offer precision geared rotation of the camera. Using the new geared panning device, cameras and lenses can be moved micro-metrically in three axes. Due to its position, panoramic movements will maintain the central axis. Additionally, ARCA-SWISS C1 cube gp and ARCA-SWISS D4 gp are equipped with a second manual panning control at the base of the head for aligning the head on the tripod. The new C1 cube gp and D4 gp will be offered separately and are not replacing the current versions
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I've been thinking about God's will lately. I know that God has a perfect will for us, His plan that He designed for each of us from before the foundation of the earth. But my thoughts have been turning to the idea of God having a permissive will. I have heard it said from the pulpit that God has a permissive will so that got me thinking about this. Today, we're going to look at the Bible itself to see if it talks about the permissive will of God. Are you with me?Read More
Steps for an Effective Bible Study
Of all the various Bible study methods available, which one do you prefer? Do you like the acronym methods like REST, SOAP, PRAISE, or APPLE? There's even an ACTS Bible Study Method that I haven't heard of. Either way, these methods have one thing in common and that's digging in deep. Let me help you walk through the steps for an effective Bible study using another method not mentioned above.Read More
Girl, Study Your Bible!
Girl, study your Bible … because it's not enough to own a Bible when its pages are closed. Take your Bible off the shelf and open it. Read it, write it and study it. The Scriptures are the inspired Word of God and you need to know what is in it!
This is in response to "Girl, Stop Apologizing" and "Girl, Wash Your Face."Read More
What's the Big Deal about Bible Study?
The Bible. The world's best selling book of all time. What is it all about and why it is important to study it? Let me help you understand, even a bit, why it is important for Christians to have a regular Bible study.Read More
The Life of Paul, His Teachings + Reading Plan
Have you ever wondered about the Apostle Paul? Wondered what he might have been like and if he was someone you would chum around with? We can learn much from reading about the life of Paul. He was most likely the kind of man that you would love to hate, especially if you were a believer of the Way. This post includes a sign up to receive a 14-day Reading Plan and gives you a quick overview of Paul's life and teachings.Read More
This Simple Bible Reading Plan is Perfect for You!
Hey! I'm so glad you are here with us today as we join hands and hearts around the virtual table! Let me ask you, does the idea of a one year Bible Reading Plan seem daunting to you? If you could find a reading plan that is longer yet shorter, would you go for it?
I know you want to read your Bible every day but with kids, housework, after school activities, babies, mealtimes, and everything else, it's just overwhelming and you can't seem to get it done. I have something you may be interested in. It is a simple Bible Reading Plan that will get you in the Word every day.Read More


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Night Curtains Singapore
Night curtains are crucial elements for every home in Singapore – especially for those who dwell in HDBs and condos. In an urban jungle, night curtains give you the solitude and tranquillity that your household deserves.
Night curtains block light and sound from entering a room. This functionality is attributable to the materials of these draperies – privacy-inducing fabrics that act as a barrier. They keep sounds at bay, muffling noise from noisy neighbours or from passing vehicles if you live near busy roads. They also keep noise in. Its light-blocking properties ensure that you get the most restful sleep, especially if you need to sleep in during the day.
If you want to have your own movie theatre experience at home, night curtains are the perfect solution. Fully drawn, they ensure absolute obscurity and maximum sound obstruction. And because of its blocking properties, you are guaranteed to save on electricity and retain a comfortable room temperature as it keeps outdoor heat from permeating your room. Night curtains also give your home a luxurious hotel suite feel.
Types of Curtains
Normal Night Curtains
They are also commonly known as standard night curtains, are the ones you can usually find in most Singapore homes. Normal night curtains block out 50% to 70% of sunlight and privacy. They cannot completely block out glare and lights.
Dimmed Out Curtains
They are made of thicker materials, traditionally 3 layers, and are thus better at UV blocking and privacy. They can block 75% to 90% of sunlight.
Blackout Curtains
Blackout curtains are probably the thickest of the lot, normally containing an extra layer of PVC sewn behind the fabric. They effectively block 100% of sunlight. They are more difficult to care for though as they need dry cleaning instead of normal washing.
Now, imagine adding smart home automation to your curtains.
With automated curtains, you can relish in the convenience of controlling the movement of your curtains via a remote control or any mobile device, without having to get up from your bed. The smart automation system is compatible with voice recognition devices such as Amazon Alexa or Google Home. mc.2 does this by simply adding smart motorised curtain track systems from trusted brands such as Nice, Somfy, Elero or Dooya.
The Best Brands We Offer
Acacia is a premium US brand, has a kaleidoscope of textures and colours for your night curtain needs.
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