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Mr. Neuman has over 20 years of Internet, technology and telecommunication law and policy experience with domain expertise in ecommerce, e–business, service and technology licensing, M&A;, joint ventures, strategic alliances and reseller arrangements. He currently serves as one of the co-chairs of the Generic Names Supporting Organization's Policy Development Process on Subsequent Procedures for the introduction of new gTLDs.
For the past several months, there has been much discussion within the ICANN community about something called "PDP 3.0". This has been raised in a number of different contexts including as part of ICANN's new governance review. But what exactly is PDP 3.0? And, will it save ICANN's multi-stakeholder governance model? I believe that if we are to save the multi-stakeholder model then now is the time to address the big issues not just the low hanging fruit on the surface - a new approach to achieving consensus across parties with widely differing views is needed. more
In recent weeks, you may have seen several articles asking that "ICANN", the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, move more expeditiously to open up the next application window for new gTLDs. As one commenter wrote "Ask a Board member or ICANN staff when they expect the next application window to open, and they will inevitably suggest 2020 -- another three years away. more
Until now, the criminals behind malware and phishing have had only 22 generic top-level domain names (TLDs) to abuse -- names like .com, .net or .org. But with hundreds of new TLDs entering the marketplace, e.g. .buzz, .email, and .shop, there are many more targets than ever... What can attackers do with domain names? more
As we blogged about recently, Neustar is committed to ensuring that the domain name system is secure and stable and has been operating top-level domains (TLDs) for over a decade. Tuesday, Neustar submitted comments to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in response to ICANN's proposal to delay the launch of hundreds of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs). ICANN's decision to delay the launch is based on a study it commissioned that measured the potential frequency of domain-name collision. more
A very rare thing happened in the GNSO Council meeting this week - the ICANN community spoke with one voice. Registries, registrars, non-commercial interests, new TLD applicants, IP owners and businesses unanimously and unambiguously agreed that giving ICANN a "unilateral right to amend" the registry and registrar agreements is not compatible with ICANN's bottom-up processes and poses a fundamental threat to the multi-stakeholder model. There is true consensus that this change should be rejected. more
Neustar has sent the following letter to ICANN. Neustar sent the letter to urge caution to ICANN before launching the batching process to promote competition and choice for consumers in a fair and balanced manner... "Neustar has long been an advocate for the introduction of new generic top level domains. Given the long and sometimes arduous road the ICANN community has traveled to get to this point in the process, we are understandably anxious to avoid unnecessary delay in the launch of new gTLDS." more
A number of comments to ICANN's proposed Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Process for new gTLD Registry Operators support a proposal by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to hold a registry operator accountable for trademark infringement that occurs within a TLD if it "knowingly permitted, or could not have reasonably been unaware of" infringing domain names within the TLD. more
This comment is being presented in my personal capacity and does not represent the views of my employer (Neustar, Inc.) and its subsidiaries or affiliates, or the Implementation Recommendations Team. Ok. I admit it. I supported the concept of a post delegation dispute resolution process for generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Registries. I served as the only gTLD registry member of the Implementation Recommendation Team (IRT) appointed by the Intellectual Property Constituency of the Generic Names Supporting Organization of ICANN. I was one of the authors of the IRT Recommendation in favor of a Post Delegation Dispute Resolution Procedure. more
I recently learned about a meeting that took place between ICANN staff and Noncommercial Users Constituency (NCUC) members Kathy Kleiman and Konstantinos Komaitis regarding the Implementation Recommendations Team (IRT) recommendations for the protection of intellectual property rights in new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). My comment relates to the White Paper published by Ms. Kleiman and Mr. Komaitis with respect to the notion of having multiple Regional Trademark clearinghouses (TMCs). For the reasons stated in this comment, the KK Proposal fails a number of the benchmarking checklists used by the IRT in evaluating proposals. more


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What can kathas tell us about multilingual literary culture in north India?
Tales are ubiquitous in the premodern literary culture of north India, as elsewhere, and they come in all shapes, languages, and inflections. For this reason, following them allows us to travel into and across most of the levels/milieux of this multilingual literary culture. But precisely because of their ubiquity even within texts, when we move from the microlevel of individual texts to the macrolevel of literary culture it becomes difficult to say anything more than – they were there, they circulated, they often retold the same stories in new ways, or mixed familiar elements to produce new texts. By taking into account material evidence, the geographical and linguistic distribution of kathas, socio-historical locations, and shifts within the texts and in their performance practices, this lecture seeks to arrive at a nuanced and productive sense of the role that story-telling played within this multilingual literary culture.


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Super Star, Esher cross swords for Hanover Major League title
LUCEA, Hanover — The fourth and final qualifier for the Western Confederation Super League will be decided today when Super Star FC and Esher United meet in the final of the Hanover Football Association/Conserve IT Ltd Major League at Watson-Taylor Park in Lucea starting at 3:00 pm.
Both teams, who will be seeking a second title this season, advanced to today's title-decider following contrasting wins in Monday's second-leg of the semi-finals at Watson-Taylor Park.
They will join the winners of the other three Major Leagues in the Confederation – Lilliput Rovers from St James, Coopers Pen from Trelawny, and George's Plain from Westmoreland.
Before the Major League final, Blenhein FC and Central FC will meet in the Division One final, set to start at 1:00 pm.
Super Star FC, the KO champions, beat St Simon 3-0 on Monday for a 5-1 aggregate, while Esher United, the midseason champions, advanced on a 2-1 aggregate after they came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against last year's beaten finalists Mt Pelier DC.
Both Esher United and Mt Pelier DC ended the game with 10 players after each team had a man sent off in the second half. Consequently, Esher United will have to today do without the services of the influential Junnell McDonald, who was shown a red card in the 60th minute of their game.
Esher United will have a psychological advantage coming into the game after handing Super Star their only loss of the season, winning 3-0 in the first round and topping their group and then ended the season at the top of the points table.
Esher will have to find a suitable replacement for McDonald, however, against a Super Star team that outplayed St Simon in Monday's game, while Esher struggled against Mt Pelier DC.
Super Star FC had won the first leg against St Simon FC 2-1 and extended their advantage in the 25th minute on Monday when Linford Galloway was sent through down the middle and had time to choose his spot before beating the helpless Rodreco McIntyre in the St Simon goal.
An own goal in the 60th minute from Kenroy Brebner further pushed the game out of reach of St Simon, while substitute Shaquille Brown added a third goal when he scored in the 70th minute.
In the first game, Mt Pelier DC, who had lost in three straight finals going back to last season, took the lead just before half time when Rushane Downie's powerful free kick from about 23 metres beat goalkeeper Junior Robinson low to his right to tie up the scores on aggregate.
Sheldon Sears restored Esher United's advantage in the 52nd minute when he sidefooted a cross from the right flank back across the goal into the far corner.
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We have yet to have our first snow and somehow these are all I can think about. My mind is somewhere on a tropical beach, and my feet aren't really that psyched to squeeze into another pair of boots. I rocked my espadrille sandals to the absolute limit the past two summers, so I suppose I should start looking to replace them…even if these are a little more ooh la la. I love the volume of the lambskin tie around the ankle and because of that I would actually prefer to dress these down. I can envision these with distressed black skinnies and a nice cozy tee. Sigh.
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Hey Guys,
So tonight's blog post is a little different and a little soppy (So beware, Don't say I didn't warn you).
I am going to be brutally honest with you all, this isn't easy for me to write.
The first thing a lot of people think when they hear 'I'm in a long distance relationship' is 'are they stupid' or 'that's not going to work'. I used to think the same thing, but sometimes in life you never know what's going to be around the next corner.
In the words of Forrest Gump (one of our favourites) 'Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get'.
The moment you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with someone is the most amazing feeling. It makes you sick the thought of losing them. Obviously I am fairly young and there will also be people out there who believe that I can't make this decision at 19, but when you know you know.
I originally saw Jay on Instagram (I know a typical 21st Century, love story). I was friends with some of his friends, yet we'd never met.
After weeks and weeks of putting it off … I finally plucked up the courage to message him because he didn't seem like a typical teenage lad, he was different and I wanted to get to know him.
After speaking for a few weeks, I invited Jay to a party I was having. He tells me to this day how scared he was to come, he nearly backed out. However my life could be a lot different today if he hadn't of turned up.
So long story short. That night Jay and I met and it couldn't have gone better.
He asked me to go on a date with him and of course I said yes!!!
When we first started talking he explained what he was hoping to do with his life and he explained that the job he wanted to do would require him to be away a lot.
I had already started falling for Jay at this point, so there was no way I was ending it before it had even started.
It came the time when Jay had to leave 6 months into our relationship. He was gone for 3 months however there was a long weekend home after the first 7 weeks. This is a long time to be away from your partner and it was a real struggle to get used to.
I will admit my phone has never been stuck to me as much as it was when he was away. I would wait for calls and texts throughout the days. When Jay told me he was planning to Skype me that night i would be in the best mood.
All relationships need work and sacrifices; however all of this seems like double the amount when you can't have a cuddle when you're upset and when all you want is to come home and tell them about your day but you can't because they're busy.
Jay and I are no longer in this situation. We are able to see each other most weekends now. I believe it can be just as stressful though because we both know what the future holds. More time apart … more memories that aren't made with each other. Just like all couples we argue, we annoy each other and we get jealous. This is just a part of sharing your life with someone. No matter how hard these situations are you always know that you're doing it for your best friend, your soul mate. So you can have a life together.
I love Jay more than I could ever explain and I am, and forever will be his biggest fan – #1 Supporter.
If you have any questions you want to ask me about this post, let me know in the comments I will be more than happy to answer them. Make sure you give this post a like !!
Our relationship, our story and out lives aren't perfect but it's ours. I don't know about him but I am so proud of ours.
It all sounds a little cliché, doesn't it…
Anyway thank you for reading and I hope you enjoyed it.
Stay Weird…
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Dear Dharma, I met this other mom at my…
Not Too Cool for School
Dear Dharma,
I'm about to go back to school after many years in the workforce. This is something that I've been thinking about doing for several years now and I'm very excited to finally be doing it. I know I'll do well in the classes and I'm not worried about studying or exams.
There is one thing that I'm worried about and I'm a little embarrassed to say it. What if I'm not cool? I remember some of the "mature students" when I was in university the first time around. They often weren't as social and didn't really interact with the rest of us early 20-somethings. I guess they probably felt they didn't have too much in common with us, which I can relate to now being in that position. However, won't that be lonely?
What if no one talks to me because they think I'm some weird 30-something trying to hang out with the cool kids in their 20s? Does anyone under the age of 30 even say "cool" anymore?
Is this something I should even be worried about?
Back to School Blues
Dear School Blues,
Ever seen the Hot in Cleveland episode where Joy goes back to college? She's desperate to fit in with the cool kids and tosses around zingers like, "Just chillaxin' keepin' it real, gettin' my homework on!"
So right away, don't do that, and you'll be alright.
Of course it's something that's going to be on your mind – everybody wants to fit in and be accepted. Thinking you might be a social outcast in this situation would be a bit nerve wracking, I understand completely.
I think you just need to put it all into perspective.
They call it a "mature student" for a reason – you're there for career advancement and personal growth. You're correct in thinking the young ones probably aren't going to flock to you, so don't be disappointed if you don't get invited to underground raves at the nearby warehouse.
The thing is, though, do you really want to be? When you go back to school as a mature student, you're not going back for the social aspect, and you're not there to repeat your 20's.
That doesn't mean you won't make friends. I really can't imagine you will be the only person over 30 in attendance. And all friendships take time to build, so just let things happen naturally around you.
Keep in mind that you have a lot to offer the overall class setting, regardless of age… You've got loads of experience and exposure to the world that only comes with a few years under your belt. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them start seeking you out to get your viewpoint on things…
So go in prepared to learn, prepared to share, and prepared to make friends… or not. Just try to chillax, you know, keep it real, and get your homework on…
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I totally remember that episode of HiC.Joy is so awkward, it's great! But yeah, don't do that,.


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Motorola Pro+
OK, let's assume you want a good smartphone but with a real keyboard. That could mean exile to BlackbBerry-land. But fear not, while there's no iOS phone for you there is an Android. Packing in a 3.1in, 640 x 480 touchscreen and a 35-key Qwerty deck, the Pro+ means you can have your input cake and eat it.
While most Android messenger phones are budget gutless wonders, the Pro+ boasts a Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 1GHz CPU with 512MB of Rom and 4GB of storage. In the admittedly limited time I got to play with the Pro+ - the official UK release is still a month or two away - I was very impressed by the keyboard which gives little away to the the best from RIM.
Unlike the first Pro, which never made it to these shores, the Pro+ has dumped Motorola's unpopular Motoblur launcher in favour of something less resource-hungry and a lot more attractive. The new curvaceous body design is a welcome improvement too. The 1600mAh battery should give a decent time between charges with only 300,000-odd pixels to worry about.
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Samsung Galaxy S II
Proving that making a handset in white as well as black actually isn't all that difficult, Samsung's Mk. 2 Galaxy S is, depending on whose numbers you read and believe, the best-selling smartphone of 2011, though clearly that's an achievement helped by the iPhone 4 having been released in 2010.
The reason? The 4.3in, 480 x 800 OLED screen, which by general acclamation is the best mobile phone screen known to man or beast. The top-end spec and rather cool 8.5mm profile may have something to do with it too along with Samsung's Apple-worrying global sales and marketing clout.
Despite the 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of Ran and 16GB of storage, I'm slightly put off the S II by Samsung's TouchWiz launcher, which just doesn't get my juices flowing. And while the design is very sleek and clean I think it's also just a bit dull. Given the choice, I'd rather have the HTC Sensation, though the Galaxy S II is still a very, very fine device.
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Do not pull on neck or use neck muscles to sit up as this can lead to straining.
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Routine for Muscle Gains: 5 sets x AMRAP (45-60 secs rest between sets)


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Cliff Compton
From wrestling rings to KFC commercials to underground DVD hits, Compton has earned one of his many nicknames of "Mr. Media". Never afraid to get into a fight, Compton is best known in-ring for his brawling nature and unwavering toughness. Compton doesn't care about flash or style when he could just easily punch someone in the face. Compton's training only serves to lend to his credibility, as he spent time honing his craft in two of the most noteworthy locations a professional wrestler can seek out… Larry Sharpe's Monster Factory as well as Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Compton's first rise to prominence occurred under the name of Domino as part of the Deuce 'n' Domino team in WWE. While hindered with their 1950s greaser personas, that didn't stop Compton's inner toughness from shining through as he led his team to a WWE Tag Title reign, defeating Paul London & Brian Kendrick to end what was (and still is) the longest title reign in history with that particular set of tag titles (and second-longest in history of all of WWE's tag titles). Compton has also resurfaced in OVW to huge success, becoming only the ninth man in history to capture all three of OVW's top championships. Compton also made an impression in Ring of Honor, largely as part of Steve Corino's S.C.U.M. faction, where Compton was quick to pick many fights with Kevin Steen (Owens). Cliff Compton is fearless, he is intimidating, and he is looking for a fight with anyone he can get his hands on in Global Force Wrestling.
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Luisa Peixoto
Luisa Peixoto is an Urban Development Analyst at WRI Brasil. She works on the incorporation of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) strategy in Brazilian cities Master Plans.
Previously, Luisa worked as urbanist at Juiz de Fora's Transport Department. There she developed projects to improve sustainable transport infrastrutcture for cyclists and pedestrians.
Luisa received a Masters Degree in Transport and City Planning at University College London where she concentrated her studies on the challenges of developing countries for TOD projects' implementation. She holds a bachelor degree of Architect and Urbanist from the Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora. She also took part of a one year exchange program at the Politecnico di Torino, in Italy.
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The two armies deployed.
Sorry about rather too obvious green photo extensions.
The Roman left is shuffling further left.
The velites have been pushed forward.
The view from the Roman camp.
I have the two legions on the left.
Stephen has the two on the right.
The Romans have their first "win"
when one of the Carthaginian generals is downgraded (Fair to Poor)
End of Turn Three as seen from the Carthaginian side.
The Roman luck continues,
with a second Carthaginian general downgraded.
It looks like the Carthaginians are intent on attacking first up with their cavalry.
The Roman right is their weaker flank as it has the "penal legion".
Oh, and I allocated this wing to Stephen, funy that.
It's been bloody.
The Romans have lost three units.
The Carthaginians one.
Meanwhile on the Roman left, the shuffle has continued to successfully extend the line,
to meet the Carthaginian advance of their Gauls.
As long as the Carthaginians keep their distance, no one will get hurt.
Unlike on the Roman right where Stephen is trying to insert his fingers into the fold.
(Aside: I could of edited this out, but it gives a good feel for the scale of the figures).
Just look at those lovely trees!
Where did they go?
After looking bad for the Romans,
the Carthaginian cavalry command moral broke.
This was their command where their commander had not been downgraded.
Attention shifts to the Roman left.
A phalanx of Carthaginian spearmen cause havoc in the Roman lines,
(far left hand side of the picture)
but the attack of the elephants has been repulsed.
The Romans can't be seen advancing on the unfinished Carthaginian camp, but they were.
(Aside: a close up you were not meant to see,
but often a work in progress reveals the true skill of the painter/modeller.)
The Gauls just quite can't make it.
The Romans are lapping round the Carthaginian left flank.
It was time to call it quits.
Great game!
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Jackie Lives in Brackney, PA with her husband, Michael and her twin daughters, Elizabeth and Madeline. She has been a member of the OLS since 1985, when she went through the R.C.I.A. She has been at OLS for 4 years as Director of Faith Formation and is an I.H.M. Associate with the Sister Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Before coming to OLS she was at All Saints School as Administrative Assistant, and a teaching assistant in the early childhood development program. Jackie enjoys gardening, spending time with her family and her annual beach retreat with her friends!


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Import your own photo or multiple for even more accuracy to FaceGen. Then watch as FaceGen generates a shape and texture that you can easily apply right onto a Genesis, Genesis 2, Genesis 3, or Genesis 8 figure.
FaceGen even analyzes your pictures to create an overall skin texture that can be applied to your entire figure to avoid transitions.
If you want to make your figure look like your pictures, that's all you need.
FaceGen lets you take things even further. You can adjust skin tone and feature shape gradually as you dial up and down various ethnicity adjustments to your photo's face. Adjust its level of masculinity or femininity. Adjust age, color, shape, and even tween between multiple photos to combine more than one person's structure and skin tones.
The ultimate in control, FaceGen even lets you modify the face with a pinch and pull style experience so you can mold and fine-tune features to meet your needs.
Faces can be applied to Daz Genesis, Genesis 2 Male and Female, and Genesis 3 Male and Female meshes.
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- Windows only (64 and 32 bit versions provided)
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Before this summer's World Cup officially kicks off we already have good news Stateside. As Yahoo Sports reports, the US, Mexico and Canada will be hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Returning to North America for the first time in 32 years, the soccer spectacle is set to see 60 games played in the US with ten a piece taking place in Mexico and Canada. Of those 60 games, proposals suggest the opener to take place at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, the semi-finals to go down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with the finals concluding at and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Other US cities in the running to host games include Baltimore, Boston, Cincinnati, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
Congrats to the US, Canada and Mexico on the bid win. Expect bidding wars for the US soccer deal to heat up in the years to come as Nike has rights to the team until 2022.
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A leader who believes in "call to serve" and not "order to tasks done" –-> 15+ years of progressive technical leadership experience; with 8 years of Agile/Scrum expertise in product development; compliance/regulatory, program/project management; ecommerce; digital media; telecom verticals. Experienced in coaching multiple Agile Scrum/Kanban teams. Proven expertise as an Agile Coach in working closely with program managers, Software Developers, QA, DevOps, Architects, Business Analysts and Product Owners to deliver software solutions in a complex environment. Coached Product Owners and stakeholders as they tackle the challenge of prioritizing their wish lists.
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Although sinus lifting has been shown to be very predictable with success rates greater than 90%, patients can be somewhat reluctant to accept this procedure due to expense and time.
Newer technology, such as growth factors, and noninvasive techniques, such as internal osteotome sinus lifts and/or simultaneous implant placement, have decreased wait time and increased case acceptance. (Perio-Implant)
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Investors are encouraged to access the event and the corresponding
slides at www.wpxenergy.com.
The slides for the event will be posted on WPX's website on
A limited number of phone lines also will be available at (833) 832-5123. International callers should dial (469) 565-9820. The conference identification code is 7996577.
A replay of the webcast will be available on WPX's website for one year following the event.
WPX is an independent energy producer with core positions in the Permian
and Williston basins. WPX's production is approximately 80 percent
oil/liquids and 20 percent natural gas. The company also has an emerging
infrastructure portfolio in the
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Stenz Construction Corporation is full-service general contractor, construction manager and real estate services firm, headquartered in Downtown Indianapolis, IN. Since our founding in 1973, Stenz has built an impressive resume of completed work throughout the Midwest and across a variety of project types; ranging from interior remodels to complex high-rise construction (and everything in between).
Over the years, our Mission has remained consistent: to deliver quality, innovative and cost effective solutions to our partners and clients. We are particularly attuned to the demanding requirements of historic renovation, adaptive reuse and urban infill projects, which account for many of our most notable achievements. We are proud to see our work and craftsmanship on display in many of the region's most significant landmarks.


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Back in the '90s, a movie featuring a comic villain parodying over-the-top action and spy movies requested, "...sharks with frickin' laser beams attached to their heads." I'm not entirely sure what this is a sign of, but it appears that some 20 years later, we have come full circle.
The new DC superhero movie Aquaman not only features the above seafaring threat, but also asks us to take it all seriously.
To be fair, the DC filmic universe has had its share of turkeys and this latest adventure is a modest improvement over several other features in the superhero franchise. There are some impressive action scenes as this grandly scaled epic trudges toward its climax. However, the screenplay is incredibly problematic, providing no real heart or tension to the central events. As a result, it ultimately feels like a lot of hogwash.
The movie introduces the origins of its title character with a hastily cut prologue featuring lighthouse keeper Thomas Curry (Temuera Morrison) falling in love with the Queen of Atlantis, the appropriately named Atlanna (Nicole Kidman). She's forced to return to the undersea world, but not before giving birth to half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur (Jason Momoa). He becomes a reluctant superhero but finds himself called back to the sea when his power-mad half-brother King Orm (Patrick Wilson) makes a bid to become "Ocean Master" and start a war with the human world.
In order ascend to the throne and save both worlds, Arthur teams with telepathic warrior Mera (Amber Heard) and searches for an ancient trident that will convince others that he is the one true King (or Ocean Master, take your pick).
Momoa certainly has the physical chops and charisma for the role. He also displays good comic timing, effectively delivering a couple of funny lines even when the script leaves him hanging.
And there are a couple of effective action scenes. As the character is forced into the depths of the ocean, he comes face to face with a monstrous life-form known as The Trench. They're well rendered as they swarm the hero and pursue him through the waters. Additionally, a physical confrontation in Sicily with a human foe called the Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) adds some visual kick to the proceedings.
At times, though, the fights look like something one might see in a computer game.
Still, the film's biggest flaw is that whenever the characters are forced to open their mouths, their dialogue is wince-inducing.
Between action bits, the first half of the movie is exposition-heavy, with characters blankly describing important plot points. It almost feels like it's all being told directly to the audience and is incredibly awkward sounding.
The action itself is also punctuated by less-than-subtle music stings that appear to unintentionally emphasize the silliness on display. There's even an eye-rolling romantic montage later in the story. This is a less-than-subtle film.
Additionally, the written attempts at promoting positive themes are ineffective.
The villain's first act of vengeance on humanity is to return our waste back from the seas onto land. It's a good idea, but beyond a stilted conversion the subject is forgotten (as the characters soon visit a beautiful and very clean seaside town in the Mediterranean).
The other odd aspect is Aquaman's less-than-conflicted view about killing foes. He lays waste to dozens over the course of the running time. At the finale, a speech is made about enacting change without taking lives, but after witnessing the hero eliminate so many rivals before sparing one life, it all rings hollow.
Momoa is a likable hero and one sees the potential for more entertaining future films starring the actor. Yet after so many attempts, DC still hasn't quite found the formula to deliver an exciting superhero flick that equally emphases its characters and themes over elaborate imagery.
In the end, Aquaman has a few moments, but is mostly soggy.
Note: Those looking for extras will be treated to one segment after the first run of title cards end. After that, there's no need to stay as nothing more occurs after the full credits.
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19 Photos That Can Make Anyone Feel Uncomfortable
'Is perfectionism a gift or a curse?' could be the title of a new world bestseller and the lines to get it would be longer than those for a new iPhone. It just so happens that the number of people yearning for perfection has increased greatly within the several past years but still aren't outnumbered by the number of things that bring small but nerve-touching chaos to this world.
Bright Side collected 19 annoying photos that will make even an early-stage perfectionist lose their mind.
19. You can even hear the tape laughing at you.
18. Why does it always finish so suddenly?
17. It's painful to look at.
16. "My coworker returned the front desk stapler like this. Told me it ran out of staples."
15. Eternal problem
14. Who created these kind of lids on bottles?
13. Don't you get frightened looking at this?
12. Plastic with another ton of plastic in it. Isn't this too much?
11. Just imagine that these are someone's desks.
10. The road leading to somewhere...
9. Milk with ice cubes. Wanna try it?
8. That piece of dust that stayed under the protection glass
7. Our whole district dislikes this neighbor.
6. Do they really think that we won't notice the difference?
5. How did they manage to cut the pizza this way?
4. An elevator that will drive you crazy.
3. The puzzle isn't finished. How will we live with this?
2. Stop the madness!
1. During an important interview:
Which photo made you feel the most uncomfortable? Please tell us about it in the comments!
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Ever been cajoled into a blind date with the promise that she has a great personality? That would be Fiz. She looks like her name - all red squiggly hair and electric eye shadow, she has a heart of gold and teeth in different time zones. She speaks as if she has a mouthful of marbles, but you have to love her. She tries to take care of her little brother Chesney, the smartest person on the show, and his dog Shmichael. We are talking a Great Dane. In row houses 4 feet wide.
Actually, in the opening credits, Coronation Street looks like a Lego village. They don't show all the kee-bab wrappers that are probably blowing around. And everyone has nice cars, though in real life they would actually drive Mr. Bean cars. Actually, they would not drive cars, because they do not need to go anywhere. It is steps from each house, to the 4 restaurants, the 3 shops and the Rovers pub. They could even wear their slippers. Do not believe everything you see on TV.
They've introduced a new character lately, Becky. I remember her name because she wears a necklace with 'Becky' on it. She's the kind of girl who could sleep with the same guy for 300 consecutive nights, and still know in her heart she's just had 300 one night stands. She wears earrings as big as hula hoops, drinks straight from the bottle, has sex and asks questions later, and would flirt with a postbox. Gotta love Becky.
We just had one girl take off from the show, and I don't know if she's coming back. Her name is Violet, and she had a baby with the gay guy Sean. No, only because they were best friends - so they spent a few episodes running around with a turkey baster, then she ran away with this other guy and broke Sean's gay heart. I only remember her name at all because my mother's name was Iris. She told me she knew three sisters who were named Ivy, Violet and Daisy (or something botanical like that). The Brits are famous for flower names. Apparently, the first thing my grandmother saw after waking up after having my Mom was a bouquet of irises. My mother didn't like her name, but as she used to say, 'thank god they hadn't sent daffodils'.
It can be tough to sort out all the generations on this show. Because it's been on for so long, everyone is related somehow, or at least slept with each other at some point. Dreary Deidre has a daughter who is in jail for murdering a guy I quite liked. Her name is Tracy, and 3 different actresses have played the role. We had to go through months of Dreary moaning and sobbing over poor Tracy going to jail - which is totally where she belonged - nasty piece of work that one, she tried to use Brat David as an alibi by pretending to like him. He fell for her older woman charms, and ultimately ended up throwing his mother down the stairs. See what happens?
After the Tracy Murder saga, she evaporated from the show. Dreary doesn't even visit her in jail, though that's probably because she wouldn't recognize who was playing Tracy this week if she did. Tracy left behind a daughter she had with the horny pub owner Liz's son, Steve. Their daughter looks like a perfect little monkey. And I don't mean like 'oh, cheeky monkey!'. I mean, the kid looks like a monkey with pigtails.
Bonus points for most annoying character must go to Norris. He's this fussy old man who runs the variety store and hates all teenagers. His best friend is Rita, who has this impossible hair style. It's like all the older women know they better work the hair, because all the younger women are working their cleavage. Poor Liz tries to work both and it just scares me. Anyway, Rita and Norris are *obviously* just platonic friends, but at that age, they might just as well get married. I've heard old men are in such short supply they can have their pick - but poor Norris still can't get any.
I rather like the character of Eileen. She's rather dumpy and frumpy and she once tried to kidnap a baby, but all things considered, she one of the more stable people on the show.
The writers single out a couple of characters to make the story line around for weeks at a time. It can be really annoying, though I guess that's why it's a soap. Whoever is the Star du Jour gets to pull all these agonizing faces and overact all over the place, trying to wrestle the British Soap Award (or whatever they're called) from someone on Eastenders. I believe that is another soap opera.
The thing is, half way through the secret baby/undead father/hooker-turned-arsonist/clandestine affair/I'm really a transsexual story line, you just want to slap them all. They periodically bring in a fresh family, like a new stream of unrelated blood, but the last ones, who bought the kee-bab shop, all just looked like they needed a good scrubbing. The son lives in the backyard in a shed. Tells you everything, doesn't it? Actually, the fact the shed is the nicest abode on the block tells you even more.
True Corn fans have noted a black cat in the opening credits, walking across a brick wall. Well, The Poor Sod, aka Eagle Eye, would like to bring to your attention the fact that there are TWO cats on that wall. That's right - there is a smaller wall-coloured cat sitting ahead of the black one.
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Madmiles Entertainment is a local entertainment brand promoting talent among the Kenyan youth. TDS Marketers was contracted to design a website for Madmiles Entertainment in a quest to source for talent locally and from other countries. We came up with an awesome look and feel to fit the brand online. We also set up social media pages for them and trained their personnel on how to professionally market their products and services online. We also offered the company website management, web hosting services along with domain registration.
When seeking to tap into the online community, we sought the services of TDS Marketers who gave us an image that our brand deserves. From hosting to web design, the project was handled professionally with little interruptions from us. TDS is definitely the company to partner with if you want to tap into the online space.


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After trying to do it themselves, nearly 70% of operators end up outsourcing their DRM solution. To help explain why, Verimatrix and experts from Frost & Sullivan and Divitel recently conducted a webinar focused on the true cost of DRM. Attended by hundreds of industry professionals, the webinar delved into what misconceptions have influenced operators' decision making, and the best practices you can adopt to avoid making these same mistakes. We had some great questions during the webinar and so we thought we'd share our responses.
Questions About Trends:
Question: If trends continue, is it possible that we won't need a multi-DRM solution and something like Widevine is going to be sufficient to cover everything?
Answer: It certainly seems that way, doesn't it? But, we don't see that happening. There is a perception that Widevine is blossoming into a catch-all solution. It's driven by the growth of Android and the growing popularity of Chrome. But, we see this as a multi-DRM world.
In the Apple ecosystem, FairPlay Streaming (FPS) protection is important. PlayReady protection continues to play a very strong role in smart TVs, data consoles and PCs. A lot of individual CA players have their own DRM systems. Widevine is playing a growing role, but we definitely don't see it as "one ring that binds them all."
Question: Do you think a cloud-based transcode solution will eliminate the need for a multi-DRM solution in the future in typical OTT service deployments?
Answer: We see multi-DRM solutions (e.g., commercial solutions like those from Verimatrix) as entirely complementary to cloud-based transcode solutions. Selecting "best in breed" suppliers from both categories can enable the video operator to offer the best and most competitive service.
The transcoding tends to integrate tightly with the encryption that happens before the packaging and the outbound video, so these components work in lockstep together. In fact, with the rise of the Encrypted Media Extensions (EME) standard and HTML5, there's quite a bit of uniformity in terms of how those packages are encrypted and how they are put together.
But, we don't see an elimination of multi-DRM. If anything, it becomes even more important that integration be done in a consistent way because the license transaction, the identity management, and the device authentication all still happen in the context of the particular consumption platform. So when looking at the differences in how an iOS device, gaming console and a particular streaming media device transact – they all transact the license and achieve the authentication in different ways. As a result, you very much need a multi-DRM system to reach them.
Question: CMAF is supporting HLS and DASH playback out of the same container including CENC. Do you see CMAF as a chance to make DRM delivery easier to end devices?
Answer: "Yes" and "No."
"Yes." Because a truly common encryption format will allow a common underlying stream format, thus reducing the number of streams required to service all devices (regardless of whether HLS, DASH or another is used for actual delivery).
"No." Because of the continuing (and likely permanent) DRM fragmentation across browsers, devices, etc., DRMs will still need to be utilized for the actual delivery of keys and policies to the end devices to support decryption.
The topic is interesting because Verimatrix has mechanisms to allow key/policy distribution from a single encryption head-end to downstream key/license servers. We refer to this multi-tiered distribution as Federated Rights Management. Common encryption (and CMAF) is particularly valuable in this scenario because it allows the content to be encrypted once, with the keys/policy servers pushed closer to the edge, and then ultimately delivered using the DRM(s) of choice for final and one-time decryption in the end devices.
Verimatrix is in the process of supporting CMAF.
Questions About Implementation:
Question: What are the differences regarding costs to implement multi-DRM for mobile apps (iOS, Android) or mobile Web browser apps?
Answer: There aren't any fundamental cost differences between the two scenarios. From a server-side (license server, rights management) perspective, the devices look effectively equivalent. There may be cost differences in player development between the two scenarios, but they shouldn't differ by any significant amount. For more information on cost-specifics, I suggest checking out a brand new white paper from Frost & Sullivan called Build or License: The Multi-DRM Quandary for Online Video Publishers.
Question: How is the cost of the platform scaled? By the number of end customers? Does this include a per customer cost or only the DRM core?
Answer: In general, the cost (and complexity) of a system does scale based upon the number of subscribers/devices. However, multiple business models are available depending upon the requirements of the video operator.
Based on Divitel's experience helping smaller operators (from about 10,000 subscribers) scale, the Divitel platform is unlimited in terms of scalability; however, as customers are added, the platform expands equipment hardware and adds more services, which increase operational expense.
When you are building a platform you require a certain amount of hardware (servers, rack space, etc.), but while you're updating, upgrading and connecting more and more customers, you need to expand. The moment you need to add some equipment, you may also need to place some load balancers, different kinds of firewalls or firewall configurations. In fact, the tangible elements of the platform are going to require lots of attention when adding subscribers. The intangible aspects associated with the total cost of ownership will also grow – but not as much as the tangible aspects of the hardware.
Question: Can you talk about how Verimatrix differs from, or works with, OTT platform providers such as MLBAM, NeuLion, ThePlatform, Kaltura, etc.? Do they do what Verimatrix does, or does Verimatrix complement them?
Answer: We complement them. OVPs, such as these, are partners who may desire to utilize an off-the-shelf and supported multi-DRM solution (like VCAS) rather than build their own DRM technology. Their investment dollars are likely better utilized on differentiating functionality (user experience, video quality, system scaling, device coverage, etc.) and content licensing rights. In fact, this is a good example of our relationship with Divitel.
From that perspective, Divitel is in a unique situation – it is not a producer of the service delivery platform or VOD service. Instead, it designs, builds and maintains an entire platform, while also adopting existing infrastructure so it can help migrate video service providers from the past to the present and into the future. And while doing so, it works with the best components and the best technology possible. The combination of Divitel, as a system integrator, and Verimatrix, as a revenue security technology provider, is a powerful combination.
Questions about Verimatrix/MultiRights:
Question: Which DRMs does Verimatrix support?
Answer: Verimatrix supports Google Widevine, Microsoft PlayReady, Adobe Primetime and Apple FPS. Our harmonized rights management logic provides a unified treatment for devices using different DRMs and stream formats. The solution performs the authentication, entitlement checking, secure key delivery, jailbreak detection, output policy enforcement, etc. We utilize Apple's FLS server-side SDK for key over-encryption as an added level of security because it provides for some level of "device personalization."
Question: For which use case is Verimatrix's own DRM scheme needed in terms of multi-DRM with PlayReady, Widevine and FairPlay?
Answer: There are many technical reasons why customers select our Verimatrix DRM versus others. However, note that FPS is not really a DRM but is, instead, a mechanism for link-level key over-encryption (and thus more secure key delivery). It still requires a true DRM for actual "rights management" and authentication, etc. Our own VCAS/ViewRight DRM supports FPS as an option (as well as supporting HLS streaming without the use of FPS).
In general, Verimatrix customers prefer to use our DRM on most devices for technical and commercial reasons. Our DRM supports all of the device categories (iOS, Android, PC, Mac, STB, smart TVs) and is studio approved. In addition, we also offer watermarking, as well as additional studio-required security and hardening for jailbreak/rooting detection, output copy control, etc. Our customers typically utilize our MultiRights PlayReady, Widevine or Adobe Primetime license servers (alongside VCAS/ViewRight DRM) to deliver content to those devices that are essentially "closed," like Chrome browser, Edge browser, Chromecast, XBox, etc.
Question: When you provide a multi-DRM solution, does your customer still need to work with Widevine or PlayReady to get the commercial approval from them directly?
Answer: Yes. Verimatrix customers require a commercial/licensing relationship with Google or Microsoft to deploy the technology; we can help facilitate the dialog with those companies.
Question: Could you share with us more details about the Verimatrix business model?
Answer: Yes, for more details regarding our MultiRights solution, please visit the website or contact us.


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Today I shared a Non Traditional Merry Christmas Card over at Brutus|Monroe.
Most everyone thinks of normal traditional colors for Christmas, the red and green. This project needed to be something different! Love using the Summer Chalk Shimmer Sprays to color the images. It is a great way to think outside the box when creating. Using non traditional colors like teal and light green really makes this card pop!
In this project I used the new Christmas flowers Sketched Holiday and Holiday Sentiments from Brutus Monroe. Use my link to place your first order and get a discount. Help me earn brownie points with Brutus Monroe, by using the link provided.
Head over to Brutus|Monroe and see the full post, with instructions and link to a video. Find lots of inspiration and other wonderful projects that the Inspiration Team has made. The Inspiration Team creates a variety of projects, it is awesome to see how we each find our own designs from the same products.
Do you have plans to make Christmas Cards this year? Have you thought about what color scheme you will use with your cards? Think outside the box this year. You too can create a Non Traditional Merry Christmas Card that is beautiful and elegant.
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Balinese-style Paella
So here it is! Casa Luna's signature dish, which was inspired by – you guessed it – a trip to
Spain. I devoured paella nearly every day when I visited in 1991, and in Madrid in the
midst of probably my tenth version, I had an epiphany, or rather one of those 'what's all
the fuss about this dish' moments, and realised I could create a superb Balinese paella
adding a little mystique of the spice islands.
Our paella is an elegant celebration of seafood as well as a meeting of Bali and the
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Bali's famous traditional dance.… Read More
RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Braised Pork with Kecap Manis
This is a Chinese-influenced dish, and the giveaway is the use of kecap manis, the local version of Chinese soy sauce that is thick, sweet and subtly spiced. Kecap manis became prominent on Balinese market shelves in the 1960s and 70s and has remained a favourite ever since. (In fact, all seasonings in bottles are not traditionally Balinese, and some old folk won't eat these modern flavourings because they don't like them.)
Today babi kecap is often prepared for major ceremonies such as Galungan, when pork is on the menu partly because it keeps well and can be eaten by families over two days. My sons love it and tend to always overload their plates, resulting in tummy aches the next day.… Read More
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Updated Wednesday, Dec. 23, 5:58 p.m. EST: According to a press release put out by several Black Lives Matter chapters, the protests are part of a "Black Xmas" campaign happening in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Declaring Dec. 23 "Black Xmas," protesters referenced the death of Sandra Bland and cited the militarization of police and economic injustice as some of the reasons behind the campaign.
"Two days ago, a Texas grand jury announced their decision of no indictment in the death of Sandra Bland. This young, vibrant black woman died in police custody, after a racially motivated stop, a brutal arrest, wrongful bail hearing and unlawful detention. We know Sandra Bland could have been any one of us," wrote the protesters in a press statement released Wednesday.
Said the Black Lives Matter chapters in the release: "Instead of buying gifts to fuel this system, Black Xmas is a day of action to reject the degradation of black families and communities by police, politicians and predatory companies, and declare our inherent worth. We will disrupt business as usual until city, state and federal budgets stop funding black death and start funding black futures."
Pointing out that more than 300 black people have been killed by the police in 2015, in the statement, the BLM chapters wrote that these deaths are "traumatic reminders of this country's long pattern of devalued black humanity and state-sanctioned violence. Policing in the United States remains governed by a racist system of racial codes, codified into law and cemented into apartheid practices that deny black humanity and disregard black life. There are no bad apples, the whole system is guilty, and must be transformed from the bottom up, from the outside, in."
The statement closed, saying that on Black Xmas, "[w]e will not bargain for hollow reforms that continue to alienate us from political and economic participation. We will not entertain an official story that does not include our voices. We demand real, authentic and systemic change, now!"
Black Lives Matter protesters demonstrated inside the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America Wednesday afternoon to draw attention to the police shooting last month of 24-year-old Jamar Clark, who died one day following the shooting.
According to the Associated Press, several protesters gathered for a day of planned protest by the Minnesota chapter of the Black Lives Matter movement. Several protesters walked through the largest mall in the nation during one of the busiest shopping days with their hands raised above their heads. Protesters were asked to leave the Mall of America grounds and were told that their demonstration was illegal.
Some protesters gathered at terminals 1 and 2 of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The Associated Press reports that the highway leading to Terminal 1 was temporarily shut down.
Editor's note: This story is breaking. Please check back for updates.
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We're a group of four people, thrust into the thriving metropolis that is Reddish. We were frustrated by the lack of information out there about this area, so we thought we'd start a news site. We'll hopefully bring you news, reviews, interviews and anything else that ends in 'ews'. Pews?
Who are we?
Jeremy Myers
I moved to Reddish the best part of 12 years ago, moved away and then bought in the Houldsworth Square area in Feb 2004. I've always loved the transport links, the country park on my doorstep and the Dragon Palace's 3 courses offer. My friends and I noticed that whilst a lot was going on in Reddish, it was incredibly hard to get this information out to people. Therefore we started this blog with a view to getting the community talking and to promote Reddish to those who don't know about it.
Prior to this, I worked in social housing and homeless prevention. My community background was strengthened by my organisation of the Riot Clean Up in August 2011. This ultimately led to winning several community based awards including the Pride of Manchester award 2011.
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Ana Hernandez
I moved to Reddish in October 2011. Myself and Ben were looking to buy in Manchester and the house prices in Reddish were incredibly affordable for first time buyers. We'd been priced out of the more obvious locations for young professionals, like Chorlton and Didsbury and so decided to give Reddish a chance! We've found Reddish has a lot to offer and has loads of potential to grow. Anyway, we figured we couldn't be the only youngsters moving to Reddish because of the property prices, yearning for a decent coffee shop and a nice local pub, so this blog was born.
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Liz Edwards
I moved from Birmingham to Reddish in September 2011 to study a Masters at Manchester Metropolitan University. We were guided to the area by Jez and found it was the perfect location for me to commute into Manchester and for my boyfriend to commute to Cheshire. We currently rent a property in Reddish and like Ana and Ben found we could get much more for our money here. Reddish has so much to offer it seems a shame that very few people know what is going on and so I hope this blog will help spread the word as well as give the community a focal point for finding out what is going on in Reddish.
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Ben Stroud
I moved from Heaton Moor to Reddish in 2011 with Ana (my partner)and almost immediately fell in love the place and not just because of the house prices. Reddish has so much to offer, it has a vibrant community, a country park literally right on it's doorstep and it just needs a nudge into people's consciousness. Reddish seems to be overlooked a little bit by Stockport County Council and this needs to change. Plus, we need some decent pubs and a couple more coffee shops so I can have a poncey latte from time to time. Hopefully the blog will help raise the profile of Reddish and help make the people and businesses of Reddish heard online!
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Mathematics is commonly referred to as the universal language. With the overwhelming popularity of social media, this is becoming increasingly clear. You cannot communicate with others from various walks of life without the common language of mathematics driving your Internet connection, moving satellites, or translating words.
Furthermore, people cannot map the earth from smartphones without computer programmers to generate mathematical algorithms to provide this technology. If you choose to pursue a career in information technology, whether it is in security, networking, mobile applications, or geospatial technology, you will need a certain level of mathematical knowledge.
In this lesson, you will learn how real numbers are ordered, how many categories of numbers exist, and mathematical symbolism that allows you to quickly compare or categorize numbers.
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
A basic distinction between algebra and arithmetic is the use of symbols. In algebra, symbols (usually letters) are used to represent numbers. To solve math problems, you should know what variables and constants are. Here is an introduction to the terms variables and constants.
A variable is a letter or symbol used as a placeholder for an unknown value.
A constant can be a letter or a symbol that represents a fixed number.
Look at two examples of situations in which letters are substituted for numbers.
Example 1
Suppose that a student is taking three technology-related classes.
Example 2
Suppose you must report the total number of software programs used in the computer lab during the spring semester at your college.
Watch the following videos about variables and constants. You will see additional examples that can help you gain a better understanding of these new concepts.
Math Video Toolkit
Before learning about real numbers and the aspects that make up real numbers, you will first learn about the real number line.
The study of mathematics requires the use of several collections of numbers. The real number line allows you to visually display (graph) the numbers you are interested in.
A line is composed of infinitely many points. To each point you can associate a unique number, and with each number, you can associate a particular point.
The following words are used to describe points on a real number line.
The number associated with a point on the number line is called the coordinate of the point.
The point on a number line that is associated with a particular number is called the graph of that number.
Here are three steps to follow to create a real number line.
Choose any point on the line and label it 0. This point is called the origin.
Now that you have created a number line, it is time see how points on a number line are defined.
Real Numbers
A real number is any number that is the coordinate of a point on the real number line.
Real numbers whose graphs are to the right of 0 are called positive real numbers, or more simply, positive numbers. Real numbers whose graphs appear to the left of 0 are called negative real numbers, or negative numbers.
The number 0 is neither positive nor negative.
Watch the video for a simple explanation of positive and negative numbers on a real number line.
The set of real numbers has many subsets. Below is a diagram of real numbers. You will see the terms natural, whole, integers, rational, and irrational numbers which are sets of real numbers.
The letter (N) is the symbol used to represent natural numbers. Natural numbers are also known as counting numbers, and they begin with the number 1 and continue to infinity (never ending), which is represented by three dots (...).
The natural or counting numbers (N): 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . "and so on."
Whole Numbers
The letter (W) is the symbol used to represent whole numbers. Whole numbers are counting numbers from 0 to infinity.
The whole numbers (W): 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 . . .
Notice that every natural number is a whole number.
The letter (Z) is the symbol used to represent integers. An integer can be 0, a positive number to infinity, or a negative number to negative infinity.
The integers (Z): . . . -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 . . .
Notice that every whole number is an integer.
Watch the following video to gain a better understanding of integers.
Rational Numbers (Fractions)
The letter (Q) is the symbol that is used to represent rational numbers. Rational numbers are sometimes called fractions. They are numbers that can be written as the quotient of two integers. They have decimal representations that either terminate or do not terminate but contain a repeating block of digits. Some examples are below:
− = − 0.75 Terminating
= 8.407407407 . . . Non-terminating, but repeating
Some rational numbers are graphed below.
Notice that every integer is a rational number.
You will notice a great many points on the number line that are not discussed. These numbers make up the irrational numbers. They will be examined in detail in an algebra course. An example of an irrational number is π (pi), whose decimal representation does not terminate nor contain a repeating block of digits. An approximation for π is 3.14.
Example: Real Numbers
No. The number 0 is a whole number, but it is not a natural number.
Yes. Some examples are 0, −1, −2, −3, and −4.
Yes. In fact, every whole number is an integer.
Now it is your turn to practice. Try answering the following questions on your own and then select Check Answers to see how well you did.
Watch the following video for a basic overview of the subsets of real numbers with examples to help you apply your new knowledge.
Complete the following interactive activity to test your knowledge.
Equality Symbols
You know what the equal symbol means and looks like.
If a = b, then a and b are equal, (8 = 8).
To learn about ordering real numbers, think about it this way.
If a real number b is greater than a real number a, their relationship would look like this:
b > a, and b is to the right of a on the number line
Here is an example:
5 > 2 since 5 is to the right of 2 on the number line
−2 > −5 since −2 is to the right of −5 on the number line.
Inequality Symbols
It is important to learn what each inequality symbol means because they are used to order numbers. Take a look at the chart below.
Inequality Symbols
What does the symbol mean?
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
is greater than
a > b
a is greater than b
(8 > 5)
is less than
a < b
a is less than b
(5 < 8)
is not equal to
a ≠ b
a is not equal to b
(8 ≠ 5)
is greater than or equal to
a ≥ b
a is greater than or equal to b
(a ≥ 8)
is less than or equal to
a ≤ b
a is less than or equal to b
(a ≤ 8)
If a and b represent two numbers, then a and b are related in exactly one of three ways: either a = b, a < b, or a > b.
Example 1
What integers can replace x so that the following statement is true?
−3 ≤ x < 2
Answer: The integers are −3, −2, −1, 0, 1.
Example 2
Draw a number line that extends from −3 to 5. Place points at all whole numbers between and including −1 and 3.
−1 is not a whole number.
Now that you have gained some knowledge, it is time to practice what you have learned.
Draw a number line that extends from −4 to 4.
Place points at all whole numbers between and including −1 and 4.
Draw a number line that extends from −4 to 3.
Place points at all whole numbers between and including −2 and 2.
What integers can replace x so that the following statement is true?
−5 ≤ x <2
It is time to practice on your own. Select the link below to work on practice problems and then select the link to the solutions to see how well you did.
Variables, Constants, Real Number Practice Problems
Solutions: Variables, Constants, Real Numbers Practice Problems
Watch the following videos to see additional examples that can help you gain a better understanding of these new concepts.
In this lesson, you have been introduced to basic components of a valuable link between societies called mathematics. You have seen the difference between variables (ever-changing components in math) and constants. You have also seen that numbers are categorized, and more importantly, you have seen that some numbers fall into multiple categories. At the conclusion of this lesson you were introduced to the inequality symbol (<, ≤, >, ≥).
As you progress through mathematics you will see how important these symbols are to the world of information technology, specifically to processes that require algorithms, a step-by-step procedure, or linear programming.
Lastly, as you become acquainted with new symbols or terms, you are encouraged to take time to research how each particular concept relates to the field of study you have chosen.
Now that you have read over the lesson carefully and attempted the practice problems, it is time for a knowledge check. Please note that this is a graded part of this module so be sure you have prepared yourself before starting.
"Signed Numbers: Variables, Constants, and Real Numbers" by Ellis, W., & Burzynski, D. © 2010 retrieved from http://cnx.org/content/m35027/1.2/ is used under a Creative Commons Attribution http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/. This adaption of the lesson, "Variables, Constants and Real Numbers," by the National Information Security and Geospatial Technologies Consortium (NISGTC) is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0.


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Israel's President Shimon Peres hosts Ramadan dinner for Egypt's Deputy Ambassador Mustafa Al-Kuni.
I know.
Yeah…… I know this isn't th…… STOP YELLING !
At the end of the festive meal, which also took place amid rocket fire from Gaza on southern Israel, Peres addressed the diplomat, Mustafa al-Kuni, saying he hoped Egypt would "be liberated and know economic prosperity". Al-Kuni refused an offer to speak.
The president also expressed hope for a ceasefire with Gaza's terror groups. "I don't see any reason for anyone to want a war," Peres told leaders of the Arab sector, foreign diplomats, Knesset members, and regional council heads in attendance.
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You're hosting the very people who are go………
Gleeberfreepin hoobenswanda mickorplabbah bobbendorfer !!!!!
'Scuse me a minute.
Okay, that's better. Sorry 'bout that.
I just noticed that range ammo is gettin' expensive these days.
What ?…… Where'd you think I went ?…… That's how I calm down.
Right. Anyway……
President Peres, a sidebar if you will, Sir.
Thank you for taking the time to meet with me in private and thank you for your decades of service to Israel.
WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU ?!? Have you lost what little is left of your mind ?!? "If we're nice to them, they'll be nice to us" doesn't cut it with anyone who's even remotely aware of who and what these people are (Islam 101).
Do you have even the slightest clue that the peace lovers are toying with you and have been forever (Taqiyya) ?
Listen up and listen good, Sparky: If these genocidal maniacs wanted actual peace, it would have happened centuries ago. It's in their own book to kill every Jew on the planet and convert, rule over, or kill every other non-believer or 'infidel' (Qur'an Commentary).
And as for the rest of Kadima and Labour, y'all seriously need to tell them to STFD and STFU…… Sir. It's come time for warriors to save The Homeland and our people. Y'all can start back in again stomping your little feet about "social justice" after the tires get kicked, fires are lit and the dust settles.
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Israel Survival Updates
Everything I need to know about Islam I learned at the age of 13 on September 5th 1972.
10…… 9…… 8…… 7…………
Tool up…… It's coming…… You know…… "It".


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Friday, December 31, 2010
Bring on the Bubbly
Here's what many French kids will be toasting with for the New Year.... On the right, a very popular kids' beverage, meant to resemble the adults' champagne. The Champomy (shahm po' mee) pictured here is apple peach flavor.
I remember the first time I bought this stuff (reluctantly) all too well. My French nieces were coming for Christmas and I bent to my kids' pleadings. They were so proud to show their cousins what Tante Kelly had bought that an over-excited Ellie dropped it, smashing the bottle to pieces and sending stickiness to the four corners of my dining room. I gave my usual broken-glass-on-the-floor-don't-anybody-move speech, "Pretend you're on an island and the floor is the water. Don't get wet," until I could mop up all the mess. The liquid splashed inside the slats of our human-sized radiator (something for a future post) which left a peach-flavored after-scent for weeks... Ah, memories.
The stuff on the left is a "see'-roh," a.k.a. syrup. And no, "bubble gum" is not French. I never buy syrups, but with guests on the way, well.... I bent again. You add a dash of this to water for a kids' drink. But when Alex saw it on the table, he said, "Wow, bubble gum alcohol." I looked over his shoulder to see that there was a recipe for a vodka drink with this stuff. I hadn't noticed the #1 for barmen comment on the top.
Hmmm.... Mom just might find an alternative purpose for this bottle...
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I read with interest that Monsanto was making the pivot to becoming a big data platform. Looks like the markets are impressed. I suppose eventually at some point in our lives we'll each have to make the pivot and become a big data platform. It's a path we're all walking, a personal-branding vision quest intent on finding […]Read more "Sayonara public ed, hello GMO-powered big data learning"


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I am one of those who, in the early nineties, did not quite ''get'' polenta. It wasn't just the trendiness for a food most impoverished Africans would love to eat less of, but the fact that, as a base ingredient, it was more or less tasteless unless eaten with garlic or cheese.
Everyone talked about polenta cake and I ignored it. The River Café, chicest of the chic trattorias, published a recipe for it in their acclaimed first book. I never made it – until it, and all other polenta-related matters, were considered so over, as my colleagues on Page 5 might say.
Perversely, this triggered my interest in the stuff, especially that really rough-cut Marino Organic meal that Waitrose now sells (£5.20) and which can be bought in Italian specialist food shops. Londoners should go to Lina Stores in Soho for a wide range (linastores.co.uk).
When baking clubber Sarah Apperley wrote to say her Alice Waters cranberry upside down cake was "wearing a little thin" and asked for a modern-day polenta cake, I had to oblige. And so, 15 years after everybody else, I tackled the River Café recipe, adapting it to a smaller size and substituting orange for lemon. I took its wobbling form out of the tin, gave it a sloshing of orange syrup and sowed pistachio nuts over the top. And sure enough, polenta's gritty texture makes an invaluable contribution to this amazingly good cake.
Serves 6-8
200g/7oz unsalted butter
200g/7oz demerara sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
200g/7oz ground almonds
100g coarse polenta
Zest of 2 oranges
1 level tsp baking powder
For the syrup:
Juice of 2 oranges
120g caster sugar
To serve: 2 tbsp chopped unsalted shelled pistachios (optional)
• Grease a 20-25cm springform tin then line it with baking paper. Grease once more. Preheat the oven to 160C/315F/Gas 2½.
• Beat the sugar and butter together until light and creamy. The demerara sugar will not dissolve until cooking so do not worry if it appears gritty.
• Beat in the eggs one by one, then stir in the vanilla essence, ground almonds, polenta, orange zest and baking powder (it is a good idea to mix the four last ingredients before adding).
• Pour into the pan and bake for 40-50 minutes until the surface is light brown and the cake is coming slightly away from the sides of the pan.
• Remove from the oven, cool for 10 minutes, then turn out. This cake will only just set, rather than dry out like other sponges. Handle carefully as you remove it as it is quite fragile.
• To make the syrup, boil the orange juice and sugar together until slightly reduced. Allow to cool, then prick the cake all over with a skewer before brushing the syrup all over the surface and sides. Scatter over the pistachios. Serve with Greek yogurt as a pudding.
Your letters
A letter from a future mother-of-the-bride has prompted an interesting thought: which is the best sponge for a celebration cake? Tania Marshall writes, "Is it possible to help me with the most important cake of my life? My daughter is getting married and has asked me to make a three-tier sponge wedding cake."
Having tried to increase a basic sponge recipe, Tania found that her cakes sink. It is a common problem when doubling up, so next week we will be making a proper génoise with brown butter. If you want to join the experiment, buy unsalted butter, a dozen eggs, caster sugar, plain flour and cornflour.