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Bungalow Detached, single storey, separate entrance, in a camping
from $39/Night (rates)
4 people 4 adults
Handicapped people welcome2 bedrooms
3 roomsLiveable floor area : 380 Sq.ft.
Handicapped people welcome2 bedrooms
3 roomsLiveable floor area : 380 Sq.ft.
Swimming poolTennisParking
Benefits : Private beach
- View : Unobscured, sea/ocean, swimming pool, garden/park, fantastic sunset, nightlights
- Kids welcome
- Setting : Ocean, Tranquil
- Sandy beach at 990'
- Fishing
- Pets friendly
- Exposure : South-west
Touristic region : discover Calabria Coast, Pollino National Park, Tyrrhenian Sea, Riviera dei Cedri
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V.T. LA MANTINERAAdvert 20378Praia a Mare - Cosenza Province - Italy
Advert details 20378
Assets Bungalow
Swimming pool : Shared swimming pool, rectangular (length 82', width 40'), cascading, illuminated, steps in, step ladder, submerged beach access, child secure, plunge pool, outside shower (open from 'april 24' till 'september 30')
Tennis : Shared tennis, Surface hard
Parking : Parking uncovered : 2 reserved stall.
Advantages : Jacuzzi, basket ball net, volley ball court, pétanque field
Benefits : Private beach
Interior Bungalow with View: unobscured, sea/ocean, swimming pool, ...
Receive up to : 4 person(s) (4 adults)
Liveable floor area : 380 Sq.ft.
Interior layout : 3 Room(s), 2 bedroom(s), 1 bathroom, 1 shower room, 1 toilets, living room 172 Sq.ft., separate kitchen
Sleeps - bed(s) : 1 full bed(s), 1 foldaway bed(s) 2 pers
Guest facilities : T.V., phone, cable/satelite, wifi, wardrobe, cupboard, hair dryer, ceiling paddle fan, Glazed in area, Drapes
Appliances : Crockery/flatware, kitchen utensils, electric espresso coffee maker, juicer, gaz stove, extractor hood, refridgerator
Exterior Vacation rental in Setting: ocean, tranquil
Ground surface : > 25 acres
Outside accommodation : Covered terrace 110 Sq.ft.
Outside setting : Lawn 1,076 Sq.ft.
Outside amenities : Yard table(s), 4 yard seat(s)
Rates Calendar Availability Vacation rental in Praia a Mare
Seasons & Availability Bungalow in Praia a Mare
Rates Bungalow in Praia a Mare
(Minimum Night)
Season Night Weekend week 2 weeks Month
Low season$55* (3)$110*$363*$611*$1155*
Mid season - - - - -
High season - - - - -
Festive specials - - - - -
Promotional period - - - - -
ServiceFrequencyIncluded / SuppliedSupplementRates
Sheets1 X / per week$22
Towels1 X / per week$11
Single family home
Cleaning on departure
Yard/swimming pool maintenance
Airport transfers
Half board$19
Full board$33
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Information :
Kids welcome
Pets friendly
Cell phone network coverage
Personal transport advisable
Water : hot/cold
Local voltage supply : 220-240V / 50Hz
Electricity supply : mains
Handicapped people welcome
Wheelchair access
Facilities for :
Motor disability
Booking conditions
Reservation :
Payment made upon reservation : 30% of rental sum
Payment balance : on handing over the keys
Deposit required : $88*
rentals :
Service charges included
Day tax included
Cleaning charge on departure included
Accepted methods of payment :
International Money Order
Bank transfer (wire)
American Express
Diners Club
Travellers Cheques
Leisure, Surroundings, Location Bungalow 20378
Leisure Praia a Mare - Cosenza Province - Calabria Coast
Specific activities on site or less than 3 miles :
FISHING Calabria Coast
Leisure activities less than 12 miles : Bathing, pedalo, snorkelling, scuba diving, water skiing, surfing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, canyoning, rafting, tennis, riding school, mountain bike (path), paragliding, Microlights, boat trips, horse trecking, go-karting, ten-pin bowling, basketball, volleyball, fishing, fishing, spear fishing, pétanque field
Supervised : Sailing school, dive school, riding school
Attractions and relaxation : Bar/pub, discotheque, restaurant, movie theater, park and garden, leisure park, museum, local craftstore, health spa
SurroundingsOcean - Calabria Coast
OCEAN VACATION Touristic region : Calabria Coast
Locality :
Sandy beach at 990'
Sea inlet at 0.62mi.
9 hole golf course at 31mi.
Cliff at 990'
Forest at 6mi.
Slipway at 0.3mi.
Amenities :
Downtown at 1.5mi.
Bus stop / bus station at 1.5mi.
Bus pick up point beach at <165'
Bike/mountain bike hire at <165'
Boat rental at 990'
Scuba diving material hire at <165'
Household linens for hire/laundry services at <165'
Breadstore at 1.5mi.
Local stores at 1.5mi.
Supermarket at 1.5mi.
Hairdressing salon at 1.5mi.
Mail office at 1.5mi.
Bank at 1.5mi.
Drugstore at 1.5mi.
Doctor at 1.5mi.
Nurse at <165'
Hospital at 3mi.
Location AccessBungalow Praia a Mare
via g. falcone
87028 Praia a MareCalabria
GPS coordinates of accommodation
Latitude 39°52'34"N
Longitude 15°47'17"E
Access routes Vacation rental 20378
at 25mi. / 30min.
Freeway (exit) A3
Lagonegro, Province of Potenza, Basilicata, Italy
at 124mi. / 2h
Airport Naples Capodichino
Naples, Naples Province, Campania, Italy
at 100mi. / 2h
Airport Lamezia Terme
Lamezia Terme, Catanzaro Province, Calabria, Italy
Cities close by
Scalea (4.5mi.)
Maratea (9mi.)
Diamante (13,7mi.)
Close to Monte Serretella, Fiume Lao, Capo Palinuro, Stazione Castrovillari, Fiume Noce, Monte Zaccana, Monte Coccovello, Torrente Canal Grande, Scoglio Scialandro, Monte Alpi, Punta degli Infreschi, La Mula, Fiume Maglia, Passo dello Scalone, Torrente Nocito, Torrente Brizzi, Torrente Sangineto, Monte del Papa, Torrente Racanello, Isola di Dino, Lago Maurno
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The demo version of the game Titanic: Honor and Glory. It allows us to visit the Titanic, its richly decorated rooms, as well as a crew quarters or a ship hold. However in the current alpha production of the game, some part of the Titanic interior is still not present, as well as the game plot.
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Book-banning Greens bent on programming school-age children
by John Myers
Welcome to the Brave New World. As in the novel by Aldous Huxley, we live in a time where even children are targeted with propaganda.
Yet another example of this occurred last month in Portland, Oregon when a resolution was introduced by school board superintendent Mike Rosen. Rosen wants to ban from all public schools any material that questions the veracity of man-made global warming.
You might think that some of the students would object. To the contrary, at least some students have embraced removing materials that question the truth of global climate change; the same climate change that is discredited by some of the world's top climatologists who have since stood up to criticism from the zealous Greens who carry themselves much like a fanatic religion.
"It is unacceptable that we have textbooks in our schools that spread doubt about the human causes and urgency of the crisis," Lincoln High School student Gaby Lemieux said during board testimony last week. In her wisdom she added that "climate education is not a niche or a specialization, it is the minimum requirement for my generation to be successful in our changing world."
It is as though Gaby fears she might come across materials that would challenge her beliefs, which is an indication to me that this student and perhaps millions more have made up their minds on climate change.
Not so long ago public education was approached with elements of Ancient Greece and the penchant for questioning all things. Today, public education has become a fascist institution where the teacher is seen as an oracle not to be challenged.
I find this troubling because I have known a lot of teachers over the years and they typically do not have exceptional intelligence, but they are certainly sticklers for rules.
Quite an education
I was called into my son's principal's office. Her complaint was that my eldest had openly questioned the use of atomic weapons on Japan. She said that the use of them was in the curriculum. As I was leaving I told her that I thought it was good for children to question things.
I urge you to watch a documentary that questions man's impact on climate. It is titled, "The Great Global Warming Swindle," by Martin Durkin and is available for free.
Top scientists in it cast doubt on carbon being the primary cause of global warming. Among many of the scientific facts is that carbon makes up less than 1 percent of the elements in the atmosphere. It is argued by top climatologists that this is too minuscule an amount of carbon in the life cycle to cause warming. The truth is, volcanoes produce more CO2 than humans, as do animals. But the largest amount of carbon comes from the ocean.
The history of temperature change is an interesting study. From 1940 until 1975, when industry was spewing carbon, the earth's temperature actually fell.
Further studies show tremendous variations in temperatures of the earth's surface over time. As the Dark Ages came to a close a millennium ago, ice core samples show that the earth's surface temperature increased significantly. This was the age of building great cathedrals in northern climates, and some archeologists speculate this was aided by the particularly warm temperatures of that period. But the heat did not last and Europe was faced with the Little Ice Age, a period so cold that the Thames River in London froze over.
As you can see extreme climate change happens without any actions by man. Studies have shown that the earth's temperature lags sea temperatures by decades. Thus, the prime driver in the earth's temperatures is the oceans which absorb very little surface CO2 but are heated by the sun. Sun spot activity and thus solar radiation has been correlated with the earth's temperatures.
While you can't build a case of political and economic gain based on the sun, you can make a bundle of money and win political advances by blaming industries. When Al Gore lost the 2000 presidential election he had a net worth of $1 million dollars. In 2015 he was reported to have a net worth of $300 million.
The political left is using climate change as propaganda and will not tolerate doubters. Fortunes change hands and money flows to unscrupulous scientists and politicians, some with little or no background in climatology. It doesn't matter the notion of man-made climate change is all one big lie. It serves its purpose enriching the elite and entrenching the leftists.
Certainly President Barack Obama does not have the consensus for man-made warming that he claims. He tweeted that 97 percent of scientists believe that man-made CO2 is warming the climate.
Skeptical Science reported less than half of published scientists endorse man-caused global warming. Klaus-Martin Schulte examined all papers published from 2004 to 2007. Of 528 total papers on climate change, only 38, or 7 percent, gave an explicit endorsement of the consensus. Thirty-two papers, or 6 percent, reject the consensus outright. Forty-eight are neutral on the subject, refusing to either accept or reject the hypothesis. Just one published paper made any reference to climate change leading to catastrophic results.
Admittedly, the review is dated, but there has been no breakthrough in climatology studies over the past decade so I doubt many minds in the scientific community have been changed.
Global warming was first swallowed up by the peaceniks that who longer had a cause after the Berlin Wall fell. They then moved on as opportunists who saw the personal gain in preaching global warming.
The 21st century inquisition
If you are a scientist who questions man-made global warming, it's not the principal's office you will be sent to but the Department of Justice (DOJ) for investigation.
Last Wednesday, five Republican Senators sent a letter to the DOJ arguing that efforts to prosecute climate-change skeptics constitute a "blatant violation of the First Amendment and an abuse of power that rises to the level of prosecutorial misconduct."
Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders thought he needed to clear the air with a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch signed by Sanders and three Democratic Senators. The gist of the letter was for the DOJ to keep probing non-believers.
This reads like an episode of "The X-Files" and makes me wonder if there is not a conspiracy to cripple oil and gas producers by using a false ideology.
In time the federal government will have cradle-to-grave oversight on Americans' use of energy. And who would rebuke it? After all, what can be more important than saving the planet for our children and grandchildren?


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Arts & Entertainment Karl Johnson: It's never too late to "Rebound"
Feb 17, 2015 10:34PM
By Cen Cali Life Magazine
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Karl Johnson: It's never too late to "Rebound"
by Jeffery Williams
Twenty years behind prison bars. Twenty years of self-inflicted, scarring memories, including a bullet lodged in his leg to never forget.
Twenty years of losing his hopes and dreams through his own broken promises and poor choices.
For many people, those details describe a life to be written off, a sad existence that underscores the point that some people never get it together, never figure it out.
For many people, a man who has wasted 20 years of his life in hard time is to be given up on, not given more chances to make right.
But for a few people, Karl Johnson represents the principle that it's never too late to start doing what is good and right.
Johnson, a valet at the Downtown Club and owner of Anytime Shoe Shine, has been emerging as an increasingly popular fixture in downtown Fresno for the past four years. After 20 years of prison and a subsequent year of homelessness, Johnson now works full-time and serves on two boards that seek to help Fresno's homeless – United Way and the City Housing Authority Commission.
"I guess my background has given me credentials and credibility," Johnson says while shining shoes at his shop in the T.W. Patterson Building on Tulare Avenue.
Johnson also recently published an account of his life story titled "Rebound: An inspiring comeback story that explores the mystery of the human spirit" (CreateSpace). Co-written with Samantha Bauer, the book is in development for a screenplay as well, Johnson says.
While Johnson works shining shoes, he frequently tosses spirited shout-outs to people walking by. Johnson's warm and friendly manner prompts many to stop and chat for a spell.
Attorney at law Timothy Cox lingers to share a few moments of playful banter with Johnson.
"Karl has come a long way," Cox says, who met Johnson when the author was homeless. "He wasn't asking for a handout. He wanted to work and make his way. I saw his character, we became friends, and now I help him when I can."
Cox worked with the owners of the T.W. Patterson Building, Rick and Jeff Rouse, to give Johnson a chance and allow him to set up a shoeshine shop there. Two years later, Johnson's business continues to go well.
By his own admission, Johnson's young adult years were drowned in drug addiction and crime. He did a few short stints in jail before being arrested and charged for transporting narcotics. He was sentenced to 22 years. But the first 15 years of jail and prison had virtually no impact on his hardened attitude or character.
"I had been completely out of control. Once you start that pattern, it is so hard to break it," Johnson says.
But then in 2006 a turning point occurred in Johnson's life. His mother had died of a heart attack.
"Even though everyone else had written me off, my mother had still sent me a letter every month. She gave everything she had to her 16 kids. My mom was my best friend."
Johnson pauses in his work of buffing out a scuff on a boot. "Did you know she had 76 grand and great-grandchildren? When she passed away I was so broke up."
Adding to his sorrow, his brother Dennis Johnson died of a heart attack one year later. Dennis Johnson played for 14 seasons with the Boston Celtics.
"He had never given up on me. He believed to his last day that I would turn my life around.
"That tore me up. Right then I knew it was time to stop, time to turn my life around with what time I had left," Johnson says.
He started following the rules, began seeing a chaplain, took up a pencil and began to write his story. The book is a tribute to the goodness of his parents Charles Lynn and Margaret Johnson, his brother Dennis, and his other 14 siblings, as well as the potential and power of change.
Five years later Johnson was released from prison and landed on the same Los Angeles streets where he had been busted.
"I needed a change so I bought a bus ticket to Seattle where a friend lived, but when the bus stopped for a layover in Fresno, I never left," Johnson says with a smile. "Fresno turned out to be the best thing that happened to me."
Johnson had four cans of shoe polish with him. He offered to shine people's shoes and earned $200 that first day.
"My father taught me how to shine shoes and I hated it," Johnson chuckles. "And here I am making a living with it."
"I'm grateful to those who helped me find work and a home. I meet great people every day," he continues. "I know there are people who don't believe I've changed, but I have good friends who are my checks and balances in life."
His future plans are simple and direct: "Now my focus is helping instead of hurting people."
The issue of homelessness remains an ongoing concern for him.
In addition to serving on the boards at United Way and the housing authority, Johnson recently participated in the making of a training video for Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) in San Diego to lend insight to cadets who work with the homeless. Through the housing authority, he will be going to Washington D.C. this month to meet with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and congressional members concerning the plight of the homeless and the need for creating affordable housing for all.
Johnson speaks highly of those willing to draw near and help him. He credits Victor Salazar, former County Clerk; Mayor Ashley Swearengin; Attorney Timothy Cox and writer Samantha Bauer with influencing his life.
And now Johnson finds himself being asked to make speaking engagements.
"Fifteen so far. I'll talk to anyone who wants to listen. I have to pay it forward," he says. "Life can be so good when you're doing it right.


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A few years has passed ... having dined in several different places in Singapore, I find there is (still) no better place to savor French haute (nouveau) cuisine at the island than Joel Robuchon restaurant. After my first visit in late 2011, I tried to come here once every two years; it didn't happen last year since I had a chance to have lunch at Robuchon au Dome. The Macau establishment was nice but I still prefer my experience at RWS. Similar to my previous visit, I designed my own menu a couple of weeks prior to my dinner. Jasmine, the restaurant's hostess since the opening, efficiently assisted my communication with Executive Chef Tomonori Danzaki. I noticed that the usual degustation menu's price had been decreased by about SGD 50 - Robuchon is known to be adaptable to the global economy and domestic market situation. On paper, I was very pleased with the arrangement but I miscalculated small things. Unlike my first visit, this time my menu contained some "trio" dishes, to be exact 3 of them - I counted them as 3 courses instead of 9 as I thought they would come in small size requiring 1-2 bites each. Actually, this time the portions were larger than my experience at the other Robuchon's restaurants (of course, I did not complain) in particular the salmon tartar with caviar as well as the black truffle tart with onion confit. Therefore, in total I ate 19 courses (4-5 more items than the 'normal' long tasting menu) during dinner that lasted until near midnight. Honestly, this is probably the "biggest" meal I've ever had in my life. However, the quality didn't disappoint at all. As a matter of fact, it unexpectedly went down to be my best dining experience in the whole Asia (& America) excluding Japan.
Degustation Menu
Accompanied by wine:
, chopped cabbage
2007 Chateau de Cazeneuve Pic Saint-Loup Le Roc des Mates (Sweet nose with plenty of dark ripe fruits, full body and vibrant due to high acidity)
2011 Charles Hours Jurançon Uroulat (Clear in gold color, refreshing, fragrance and complex - would taste better in 3 years time)
I know I would eat very well at any Joel Robuchon fine dining restaurants, but I never imagined it could reach such high points. Every course, using the finest ingredients available, was very well executed; even some of them was near perfection. It's one thing to be creative, but another thing to have flawlessly implement it. Salute to Chef Tomonori Danzaki and his brigade for meticulously and consistently preparing delicious dishes after dishes. I was not afraid to declare that Danzaki-san was Robuchon's most capable chef; it means that he's better than Verzeroli, Le Tohic and Semblat (in order of abilities based on my visits to their restaurants). Every small detail mattered and we could see it from both the food as well as the decor. On top of the black lacquer table with dark linen, there were several well-arranged crystals. Black and beige color dominated the dining room's lavish ambiance. Grand opulent chandeliers, huge vases for flower arrangements, and several antiques/paintings etc.; all of the elements were in harmony. A memorable haute cuisine experience in luxurious setting.
The service was impeccable throughout although the fine dining restaurant was understaffed, there were only 7-8 people served more than 30 diners (Possibly one of its busiest night ever). The sommelier Duboueix was sick and the restaurant manager Raguzzi was busy helping the l'Atelier. This time the wonderful service was delivered by Asian staffs: Sherika, a Filipina maitre d' who used to work at Robuchon Macau for a couple of years, and Kohmalan, an easy going Indian gentleman. They were not only sincere and helpful, but also able to engage in meaningful conversations since both of them possessed good knowledge about the food, the restaurant and the chefs. When I finished my black truffle symphony courses, Chef Danzaki inquired whether the food had not been 'too much'. To be honest, I was half full already but the kitchen was willing to adjust/reduce my initial tasting menu - a nice gesture that I politely declined. Near 11 PM (around the cheese course), Chef Danzaki visited me to make sure that everything was fine. He was gracious and seemed happy & curious that I managed to finish up everything. We were chatting for about 15 minutes; his English has improved tremendously. He explained that his favorite food was still Japanese cuisine and sometimes still went to Tokyo for working purposes. The staffs were proud of their jobs and committed to keep getting better. More than one occasion they asked me about the food, the service, how they do (compared to their competitors or among Robuchon places) and how they could improve. I hardly remember the last time a top gastronomy restaurant brought such questions.
Please check out the link below for the dishes' pictures, https://picasaweb.google.com/118237905546308956881/JoelRobuchonSingapore2ndVisit
Food (and Wine): 97 pts
Service (and Ambiance): 96 pts
Overall: 96.5/100


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Chetumal is a small, charming city. Whether you're walking or cycling, you can enjoy the view along its long boulevard, where the combination of the breeze and birdsong makes it an unforgettable experience. Here you enjoy many festivals and traditions, the abundant plant and wildlife, the lagoons, and the mystical archeological sites that can be found nearby.
The "Old Chetumal" district, in the downtown area, stands out for its romantic English colonial-style houses made with beautiful woods and roofs of corrugated sheets painted in red. Avenida Insurgentes, in the north of the city, is where you'll find most of the recent urban development, including shopping malls, universities, and tourist attractions. On the other hand, the boulevard or coastal road is the epicenter of the city's night and social life.
Birthplace of the "Mestizo"
Many important events happened in Chetumal, from the start of the Spanish conquest to the fall of the Mayan empire. An old legend tells the tale that this was where the Spanish soldier Gonzalo Guerrero married the Mayan princess Zazil Ha, and together they had the first "mestizo" children in history. This is why Chetumal is also known as the Birthplace of the "Mestizo".
Chetumal and Belize: Two Places United
Chetumal and Belize link Mexico with Central America, which is why they have shared a lot since their foundation, including cuisine, architecture, music, and traditions. Reggae, Zanebay (a type of Samba) and Punta Rock (a mix of English and African lyrics) are the musical genres adopted by the locals, while passacaglia and calabaceado are popular dance styles in the region.
The fact that the people of Belize go to Chetumal to make the most of the clinics, schools, shopping, shows, and other services, has strengthened the links between them. Belize also has a duty free zone where people from Chetumal usually go to buy clothes, electronics, and other imported goods.
Chetumal Profile
- State capital of Quintana Roo
- Peaceful, small city with a laid-back lifestyle
- Birthplace of the "Mestizo"
- English-style architecture in downtown areas
- Eco-tourism and archeological sites in the surrounding areas
- Mayan roots reflected in the customs, vocabulary, and cuisine
- A charming bay with a beautiful coastal road
- Affordable lodging with a tendency towards business hotels
- Shared cultural elements with Belize
Things to Do in Chetumal
- Go for a walk on the boardwalk, enjoy an ice cream, or just relax and admire the view of the bay
- Explore the downtown area and see the typical romantic English colonial style architecture
- Go to the museums to find about the city's history and the legacy of the Mayan civilization in the region
- Visit the nearby archeological sites and discover the Mayan world first-hand
- Explore the picturesque nearby towns like Calderitas and Bacalar, with their unique cuisines and recreational activities
- Snorkel or scuba dive on the Chetumal coast, especially at Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve
- Go shopping in the Belize Free Zone to purchase tax-free imported goods at great prices
- Try the traditional "rice and beans", a dish with Belizean influences that includes exotic ingredients like coconut milk and fried bananas
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The Badlands SC tires are mounted on Renegade Black wheels. Radical, revolutionary maybe even a bit of an outlaw, that is what a Renegade is all about and it defines the new SC wheels from Pro-Line to a "T". That's right, the design department at Pro-Line thought it was time to change it up and bring to life another bold looking SC wheel. The Pro-Line Renegade wheel for SC trucks features a tough 10 spoke design replicating the latest in high performance full size forged racing wheels used by the pros. Detailed beadloc and lug nut hardware only adds to the realism.
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Ziff Davis Buys Tech Blog Network NetShelter
The deal follows the purchase of News Corp's IGN Entertainment gamer and lifestyle group, which included IGN.com, UGO.com, 1UP.com and AskMen.com. That deal reportedly went for under $100 million. Terms of the NetShelter acquisition were not released, but j2 says the financial impact will not be material. Tech, gaming and men's lifestyle media company Ziff Davis has purchased NetShelter, a network of approximately 150 independent tech blogs, including MacRumors.com, SlashGear.com and AndroidCentral.com, from InPowered.Ziff Davis, which became a division of j2 Global when it was purchased last November, says the deal makes it the number-one tech property per comScore numbers, with 29 million uniques in April.The company will integrate its proprietary BuyerBase ad-targeting platform with the NetShelter portfolio.


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I've been on a bit of a card making spree over the last two Sundays so I thought I'd share with you all.
Month: July 2015
A wedding vow renewal card – another paper cutting projectcard, card making, handmade, homemade, paper cutting, papercraft, vow renewal, wedding
I saw this idea on Pinterest and absolutely loved the phrase to had to incorporate it into a card somehow. So when my sister asked me to make a card for a wedding vow renewal she was attending I knew exactly what had to be done.
I was quite chuffed with how the card turned out and I'm sure that my paper cutting will just keep getting better and better the more I practise.
My first real attempt at paper cuttinganniversary, card, card making, craft, engagement, handmade, homemade, papercraft, valentines day, wedding
I made this card for a friends engagement. And it was my first attempt at paper cutting. I chose a fairly simple heart pattern and a not so simple Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Two things I've learnt – 1. Stick to simple designs and 2. Reverse the design to any ink and pencil lines are on the back.
Anyone else who enjoys paper cutting I would hugely appreciate any other tips.
Dawn's Handmade Cards and Gifts
Knitting – just for a changegiraffe, handmade, homemade, knitting
Saw this in a magazine and thought I'd give it a go. I don't do much knitting so when I saw this was for intermediate level I almost didn't start it. Glad I did though as it wasn't too difficult, I just had to google what a couple of the abbreviations meant ie ssk obviously means slip slip knit cause it told me that on the instructions but I didn't know how to slip slip knit and that's where the world wide web came to the rescue.
I didn't have the recommended yellow and blue wool to make this little fella so I just used what colours I had in my stash and I think it works quite well. In fact I'm sure you could knit him in whatever colours you like.
Dawn's Handmade Cards and Gifts
A Card for a Cat Loverbirthday, card, card making, cats, handmade, homemade, papercraft
A My Little Pony Look-a-likeAmigurumi, crochet, handmade, homemade, My Little Pony
Ragdoll Inspired by Lalaloopsy's Holly Sleigh BellAmigurumi, crochet, handmade, Holly Sleigh Bell, homemade, Lalaloopsy, ragdoll
A couple of weeks ago a lady contacted me via my new facebook page asking if I could crochet Holly Sleigh Bell for her daughter as she could only find the doll to buy in the U.S.
Now I've never heard of Holly Sleigh Bell, and I've not even heard of Lalaloopsy – but I have now.
I searched the inernet for a free crochet pattern to use but couldn't find anything so I found a doll that looked a similar shape – which as it happens when I started to make it was nothing like what I wanted but I was able to use it for the boots, stockings, head and arms. Everything else I had to make up myself which was a first for me as I've not really made anything without a pattern.
After about 18 hours of on and off crocheting Holly was finally finished. She was picked up today and I'm told that she was very greatly received. I'm was over the moon – children can be the best and worst critics. And as I'd never made one before and it had to be quite specific an over the moon comment was the best compliment I could have received.
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I'm pleased to say that I have had a few orders from my newly formed Facebook page (Dawn's Handmade Cards and Gifts for anybody who would like to take a look). So I've had my hands kept pretty busy over the last couple of weeks. At the moment I cannot share the pictures of finished items as the gifts haven't been given yet and I don't want any pictures to leak (I know it's very unlikely but I'd rather wait than take the chance). I promise I will share as soon as I can.
In the meantime I will share with you a nice quick make that I found in a magazine, using the freebie papers and images that came with the mag. It's a bit of an awkward size to get an envelope for so I think I might have to master the art of envelope making for future projects.
The mistake I made with this card, was I didn't scan the picture or papers before making the card – so I can't make this exact same card again but I can obviously make it slightly different. After making this card I now quickly scan my free papers onto my computer – just in case.


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Jason Brammer: Fusing Past, Present and Future
René Romero Schuler
I recently had the pleasure of crossing paths with Jason Brammer in the Klein Artist Works group that Paul Klein started up last year. Every artist in that group was individually dynamic, but I felt compelled to bring a little extra attention to Jason, because it was immediately clear to me that he is just a little bit different.
What first captivated me was that Jason does "live" exhibitions of his work. Meaning he will actually create a work of art in a live setting, with an audience. In fact, during the opening reception for Jason's upcoming solo exhibition at Jackson Junge Gallery on Friday, May 6th, he will do a live painting performance so that guests can get an inside look at his creative process. (Which is something I don't know if I could muster up the nerve to do, unless there was free beer as part of the deal!).
I also noticed that Jason is very active in truly working the Chicago art scene. I went and saw his work at the Jackson Junge Gallery on Milwaukee Avenue in Wicker Park, and I thought the message he is conveying with the sculptural paintings in his Time Machines series is utterly fascinating. By fusing antique parts into his artwork, Jason simultaneously creates a sense of nostalgia mixed with a vision of the future. According to Brammer, vintage hand cranks, old gauges, and tubing play a key role in his creations, which he makes to look like "old 'Time Machines' that have been discovered from 1901."
Beyond all that, I've also met Jason's manager. His wife Erin quit her job as a project manager at a well-known financial company a few years ago to be Jason's full-time business partner and manager.
I recently got the chance to ask Jason some questions about his artwork and future plans:
René Romero Schuler: What can we expect from your upcoming exhibition at Jackson Junge Gallery?
Jason Brammer: My show at Jackson Junge Gallery, Futura Obscura, will be both a painting exhibition and live art event. I am working on a new series of paintings, also called "Futura Obscura," that will debut at this show. With this new series, I was inspired by the unique metallic coloring of "daguerreotypes," which are early photographic images first produced in the 1830s by an optical device (and a precursor to early cameras) called the "Obscura." I've been painting a lot of seascape imagery, which I'm drawn to because of its timeless quality. I like the idea of looking at a painting that could be from the past, present, or the future. I am also designing a mixed media painting installation for the show that will be in the front window of the gallery and will do some live painting during the opening reception on May 6th.
RRS: What have you been working on in the studio these days?
JB: I just finished a mixed-media installation for the social networking company LinkedIn, which is in a conference room in their downtown Chicago office. I painted a 6' x 4' canvas in my studio and then hung the canvas on a wall that I treated to look like rusting metal. I mounted real 3-D wooden spheres to the surface of the canvas and to the wall to give the illusion that these connected spheres are flowing out of the canvas and into the room. I am also busy working on paintings for the Futura Obscura show and have been experimenting with imagery that appears to be folding, like a Japanese screen or accordion.
RRS: What inspires you?
JB: I am inspired by surfaces around the city, especially the "El" tracks around town. I like to recreate surfaces that appear to be in a state of deterioration. I am also inspired by the architecture of Chicago and in particular, architects from the late 1800's and early 20th century. In recent years, I've been particularly fascinated with Louis Sullivan and other great minds that came together to create the "White City" in 1893. I am also inspired by the rural landscape, the ocean, historic photographs, Art Nouveau ironwork, audio recording gear, antique machinery, japanese screens, and the ideas of time travel, among other things.
RRS: How did your Time Machines series come about?
JB: My Time Machines have evolved over the last few years and are based on the ancient trompe l'oeil technique (meaning, "to fool the eye") that was used by the Greeks and Romans to visually create space where there is none. Traditionally, a window would be painted to create the illusion of space and I got the idea to take that basic concept to the next level by adding 3-dimensional objects that integrate with the painted imagery. I'm not just painting a window, but a portal that recalls different time periods by juxtaposing futuristic or mechanical elements with an aged texture and real antique parts. As the story goes, a time traveler was renting a room from my great-grandfather in 1901 and one day disappeared. These machines came into my possession through an inheritance and I am rebuilding them, bringing them back to life.
RRS: How did you get started doing live painting performances? Don't you get nervous?
JB: I've really enjoyed painting live over the last few years and I like to let people see how I create my work. Oddly enough, it's kind of a family tradition of sorts. My grandfather used to do live chalk paintings and then my mom would create live work as well. I remember, when I was a kid, she had this really cool light with a slowly-turning, transparent color wheel that would throw different colors on the surface she was painting. I don't really get nervous at these events, maybe because I played in a rock band during the 90s called "Old Pike" on Sony Records. We toured the country off and on for several years and I loved performing. My motto is "you can always paint over it" and that gives you a bit of freedom to go out on a limb.
RRS: Has your musical background influenced your artwork?
JB: I have loved music since a young age and began playing bass in junior high, so it's had a big influence on my life. Last year, I started a series of work called Soundscapes where I paint alien-looking recording machines and sound-transmitting devices, which I enjoy making up. I've also gotten some music-related commissions and I have fun creating imagery to convey the vibe of bands I like. Lately, I've painted a couple of concert posters for the band "My Morning Jacket" and an album cover for Chicago electronic artist "LoBounce." My largest permanent installation is actually a 6 canvas full-room piece, titled The Future Is Recording Over My Pasture, that I did for the I.V. Lab Recording Studio in Chicago.
RRS: What is it like working side by side with your wife?
JB: It's been really great having my wife as my manager and the "brains" behind this operation. She has a background in the corporate world and brings a level of detail-oriented scrutiny that I would probably overlook. It's been crucial to have someone keep track of the numbers, promote my work, keep my website updated, and remind me what day it is. It has really allowed me to focus on just creating work, which is what I enjoy the most.
RRS: What did you take away from Paul Klein's "Klein Artist Works" course?
JB: Paul's class was a real eye opener to the Art World. Hearing successful artists talk about their approach to creating and sustaining a career in their own studios was a really valuable experience that will stay with me.
RRS: What else is on the horizon for you?
JB: Next on the horizon will be a large outdoor mural on a CTA underpass in Rogers Park, which I'm looking forward to starting when it warms up. I see myself doing more exterior public work to bring a little color to the streets on a larger scale. In terms of my paintings, some of the studio pieces are becoming progressively more sculptural, and it's interesting to watch that transition come about and to see where it takes me.
We recently participated in the Verge Art Brooklyn show in New York with Tony Fitzpatrick's gallery, Firecat Projects. We had a great time and after getting some good feedback, I'd like to build more of presence for my work out there. Also, this summer, I'll have an exhibition in my neighborhood, Logan Square, at the Comfort Station in conjunction with the Milwaukee Avenue Arts Festival (July 29-31). Then, I'll be doing a solo show at Firecat Projects next year, which we're really excited about.
RRS: If money and time were no object, what would you most like to create?
JB: I would like to create a giant Time Machine that has functional gears and pulleys and would somehow be able to be cranked open to reveal different levels and layers of artwork inside. I would love to have something like is in a public setting, maybe site-specific permanent installation in downtown Chicago. That sounds pretty fun to me.
See a live painting performance by Jason at Jackson Junge Gallery (1389 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL) during the opening reception for his "Future Obscura" exhibition on Friday, May 6th from 6 – 9pm. The exhibition will then be up for viewing through July 3rd. You can learn more about Jason Brammer and see his artwork on his website, or contact Jason at email@example.com, on Facebook or sign up for his newsletter.


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Last week was a horrible week for Bitcoin: as "transaction malleability" (in effect, a form of distributed denial of service attack) entered the lexicon, $2.7 million of Bitcoins were stolen from Silk Road 2, Russia banned it and the App Store followed suit, the value of a single Bitcoin fell to roughly half – as against USD – as it was 14 days ago.
One could be forgiven for thinking it is "all over" for cryptocurrency; the sector is more than just Bitcoin, however, and as a whole the market tells a very different story. Slowly but surely, the one-trick crypto pony is becoming a multilateral ecosystem and one of the more interesting of these developments was the establishment of Ethereum, a project to build a platform to run smart contract protocols.
"What the hell is a smart contract?" You ask.
If Bitcoin is cryptography's answer to payment systems, smart contracts are cryptography's answer to commerce. Traditional contract law – the process of negotiating, creating, and enforcing agreements – is a complex body of rules, with something as straightforward as purchasing a cup of coffee involving a number of legal fictions which a court, on later review, can invoke to determine how an alleged breach of this notional agreement (much of which is implied by law rather than stated expressly, particularly in a consumer context) should be remedied, if at all, to do justice between the parties.
From a libertarian perspective, this system has a number of downsides, chief among them in that it empowers the state to interfere with the content of private contracts on the basis of, e.g., public policy (implied terms of employment, other statutory interference with the freedom to contract), taxation (VAT, stamp duty), or welfare objectives (planning gain) which limit individual liberty and interfere with price rationality.
One of the most popular proposed alternatives to the status quo is David Friedman's, who proposed abolishing the courts entirely in favour of a system of private enforcement based on private arbitration agencies (in effect, gargantuan legal conglomerates) and a universal reputational rating and disclosure system akin to today's credit rating agencies. In either Friedman's case or that of the status quo, however, a "trusted third party" – be it a court or an agency – is required to administer the system, the problem Bitcoin was designed to solve. And just like Bitcoin is designed to remove trusted third parties from payment systems, Nick Szabo, the American legal and economic philosopher, wrote in 1997 that smart contracts would eliminate the trust problem from commercial agreements, too: in a world dominated by "institutions of written literacy," he said, "we take for granted that contracts and law are written on this static medium, to be interpreted and enforced by human authorities." But where smart contracts will pose a threat to financial intermediaries such as banks, they will also threaten the reach of those authorities to which those intermediaries customarily submit – regulators and the courts.
Where the programmer would say that the blockchain has removed the need for a trusted third party, the lawyer counters that the blockchain is the trusted third party, quite unlike any that has come before it. It is an automaton, carrying out very sophisticated functions, lacking personhood, located nowhere, owning nothing, making no representations or promises. It is more akin to a force of nature, like the weather, than the human institutions it was built to replace. It thus defies easy classification and raises more difficult questions than the manifestly obvious points about money laundering and terrorist financing which are currently in general circulation.
Say, for example, a miner finds a block but, through no fault of his own, winds up on the wrong fork. He has carried out a series of acts which, under English contract law, might otherwise constitute satisfactory performance of a unilateral contract, entitling him to the reward in full. His coins, however, are rendered worthless when the rest of the network abandons him by consensus; what recourse should he have? Who should he sue – the blockchain? Class-action against the network? What if a court awards specific performance – awarding the claimant coins on the correct fork – only to find that specific performance is mathematically impossible for the state to coerce? Would it find all of the users of the cryptocurrency in question jointly and severally liable to reimburse the claimant for the loss, or would it say that the caveat emptor principle applied – and the unfortunate miner implicitly consented to the possibility that the network might leave him behind?
Examining these transactions at a still more granular level, are units of cryptocurrency even property to begin with? A Bitcoin is not specie (a banknote), nor is it an amount credited to an account (which is not money, but a contractual obligation owed by a financial institution to a depositor pursuant to contract) – the blockchain, we will recall, lacks capacity to contract. A balance associated with a particular address is not a financial instrument or entitlement in itself, such as a cheque or promissory note; it is merely a history, evidencing that the transaction, and the provision of the relevant private key, has validly taken place in respect of it.
For broadly similar reasons, it strikes me that "private keys" which a blockchain generates also defy normal proprietary classification (see Oxford v Moss and the discussion in Palmer & McKendrick (1998)) – if you steal a piece of paper with a private key on it, that is theft, but what happens if you find a piece of paper with a private key, take a photograph of it, and access that wallet on your own?**
This isn't to say that property – enforceable promises – cannot exist in respect of, or be denominated in Bitcoin, or any other cryptocurrency, or that cryptocurrency isn't actually property: quite clearly they can and quite clearly it is (even if the law doesn't yet recognize it as such). What I mean to say is that cryptocurrency, in solving the problem of the trusted third party, presents a more fundamental challenge to the logic of the established order than we once supposed – and this is only Bitcoin we're talking about, to say nothing of the autonomous distributed corporations which are quickly approaching realisation.
What exactly will happen as the real world and cryptocommerce begin to get acquainted, no one can say. But I am sure of this: it will be a lot of fun to watch.
**N.B. – In the United States, insolvency filings made last week relating to a Bitcoin mining firm illustrate beautifully some of the teething problems to which cryptocurrency litigation will give rise. Read the transcript (Document 113 (pt 2)) here.
By Preston Byrne and originally published by Adam Smith Institute
Views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.


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Last year's Super Bowl drew a record-breaking audience of 111 million viewers, and that number is expected to grow even larger this year. Super Bowl 2012 will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 5, with seats for 63,000 fans. For the remaining millions of fans, television and live streaming over the Internet will have to suffice. But no worries, we've put together some awesome Super Bowl party ideas to make your 2012 football bash a party to remember. With this party planning cheat sheet, you've got all the drive you need to score extra points with your favorite football fans.
Menu strategy
Appetizers: Finger foods and mini-portions are a great way to keep the fans well-fed without the need for a formal ten-piece place setting. Sliders, nachos, franks in blanks and other Super Bowl appetizers are easy to eat while perched at the edge of the couch rooting for a touchdown. And with the smaller portion size, guests can snack throughout the game without overdoing it.
A great way to keep guests busy during halftime is to customize the menu by laying out a make-your-own pizza or hot dog bar. To make pizzas, set out bowls of toppings, hot and traditional pizza sauce and a variety of cheeses. Give each guest a small ball of pizza dough and they can let it fly up in a 'hail Mary', or just roll it out and top with their favorites. Pop them in the oven, but be sure to label with foil and permanent markers so the pineapple-tuna pie doesn't end up with the sausage-pepper fan.
A hot dog bar offers guests a choice of regular, wheat or Hoagie buns, different types of hot dogs (include some vegetarian), fixings and condiments. Compliment this all-American menu with spicy and sweet potato fries, salad and dressings.
Vegetarian guests can enjoy crudités and dip, meatless burgers and other faux meat foods that look and taste like the real thing, but won't offend the herbivores. Check ingredients for vegan no-no's such as eggs, honey and dairy products, and clearly mark homemade foods for guests with allergies or special diets.
Snacks and dessert: Have plenty of nuts, party mixes and cut-up fruits for lighter snacking. Dessert can be cookies or cupcakes iced and topped with sugared football decorations, available on Etsy, Amazon, at Michael's and in supermarkets. You can also bake your own cake and order a custom NFL edible cake topper featuring your favorite team.
Drinks and tableware: For a football-themed buffet, you can use well-known football terms written on card holders to rename party foods, using words like half back, scrambler and turnover. Be sure to include two goodies that have a double entendre when it comes to football – hot dogs and Hail Marys.
Have a variety of drinks on hand, including a selection of non-alcoholic drinks for those who abstain. Look for glasses with favorite team logos at dollar stores, online, or print out stickers with the logos and paste them onto plastic cups. Match tableware, plates and napkins to your team's logo to create a themed color scheme.
A solid green plastic tablecloth can be used as a base to cover the table. You can then use permanent markers to draw a football field on it with yard lines, end zones, goal posts and other field markings. Place platters at varying heights to allow guests to appreciate your artwork and football expertise while filling their plates.
Smaller-sized plates are the easiest to balance while watching the game. If you're using disposable, avoid paper as it tends to get weak and flop over, particularly with moist foods. You don't want to have to spring for new carpet when the party's over.
Game plan for kids
Older kids will probably sit right along with the adults and be fascinated by the game, but if you've got younger guests, it's best to plan a few kid-friendly Super Bowl activities.
- Football Trivia – buy or make your own cards with football trivia questions and answers. You can use stats on players, football terms, or information on your favorite players or team. The player with the highest score can win a jersey, football or other relevant prize.
- Ball Toss – Sports Authority and other retailers sell bean toss games that are designed like a mini football field. You can pick up several mini-footballs at a dollar store and label them with kids' names to give them a take-home keepsake.
- Team Match Ups – Perfect for kids and wives who want to brush up on their football knowledge, this home-made game matches up players with their team. Cut index cards in half, write player's names, and draw squares with team names on a piece of colored oak tag. Pile up player cards and have each participant take turns picking a card and putting it on the correct team pile. Choose one person as referee, and task him with noting if match-ups are correct. Use this online NFL team list to create a reference sheet.
- Famous Photos - To take the party up a notch, offer guests a chance to pose as an NFL player using life-sized cutouts (Party City has them for $40). You can then print out the pix and let guests sign and date their photo. Kids can decorate picture frames using mini-footballs or helmets (pick these up at Michael's or other craft stores).
Super Bowl lasts only three and a half hours, but thousands of workers and fans spend months and millions of dollars preparing for the big day. With just a few hours of planning, shopping and preparation, you can create the event of the year that'll leave your guests begging for an early invite to 2013's Super Bowl party.
Got other tips for Super Bowl party ideas? Leave us a note in the comments below.


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A new patch is out! Please restart your games and update your servers to make sure you're on the latest version.
TL;DR (Patch Highlights)
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed a case where you could respawn inside rocks
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed the rock-jump exploit
Fixed a server crash related to database initialization
Server admins can now specify the amount of friendly fire (guild mates hurting guild mates)
Female characters have stopped taking testosterone and should now sound like females
Fixed bonfire cook thralls becoming invisible after server restart
It is no longer possible to walk on the water in the northern rivers
You can now place religion structures in local play
Fixed player bodies not being lootable under water
Shields should last longer in combat
Performance and Tech Fixes
Optimized server memory usage for pathfinding data
Game client now uses less memory for the GUI
Fixed a server crash related to database initialization
Server Settings
Added ability for server admin to broadcast messages to players on the server
Added ability for server admin to teleport to a specific player
Added ability for server admin to set a Message of the Day
Server admins can now specify the amount of friendly fire (guild mates hurting guild mates)
Server admins can now modify the durability of items on their server
Added a server setting to modify player damage
Admins can now use certain commands which are deactivated on the server (remove buildings on PvE server etc)
Added a new serer setting for BuildingDamageMultiplier
Fixed some cheat commands not requiring admin
ServerSettings window now shows local time on server
Server browser
Made gui functionality and filter for servers where VAC is disabled
Various usability improvements to the server browser
Various fixes to how server settings are set on server and read on client.
This should fix the server settings showing wrong on server list.
General Bug Fixes and Improvements
Chat window should now scroll properly
Newly added keybindings or redefined keybindings should now update and save correctly
Sloped roof should now be easier to place out when building
Fixed a case where logging out with fists equipped would break the character and require a game restart.
Weapon armor penetration value can now be seen on the inventory screen
Armor knockback resistance value can now be seen on the inventory screen
Fixed a case of thralls not having the correct visuals
Female characters have stopped taking testosterone and should now sound like females
Fixed thralls having collision when attempting to place them out
Fixed a case of mass-squint eye sickness on male NPCs
Chipping rocks on dedicate servers should now look visually correct
Thralls can no longer be reclaimed when dying
Black rocks in starting desert area now have correct collision
Added knockbacks to Elephants
Added knockback to Ostrich
Added knockback for Dragons
Projectile hits should now correctly trigger when colliding with the ground
Dust button should set time of day correctly in the Admin Panel
NPCs can no longer walk into water when stepping back from player
Added knockback anims and montages for dragon
Floating npc at start with Bat Demon
Fixed bonfire cook thralls becoming invisible after server restart
Balance and Gameplay fixes
T2 and T3 fence foundations now properly respect collision rules
It is no longer possible to walk on the water in the northern rivers
You can now place religion structures in local play
Added stronger hit confirm to arrow hits, both to object hit and to crosshair
Crossbows should now fire consistently
Characters will no longer become unplayable and require a restart if knocked back during the Surrender emote
Fixed player bodies not being lootable under water
Shields should last longer in combat
Fixed a case where javelin/spear will not throw until second attempt
Tweaked throwing weapon trajectories
Inventory items will no longer disappear when swapping the last item in a lootbag and the player inventory.
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed a case where you could respawn inside rocks
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed the rock-jump exploit
Visual Improvements
Fixed various floating assets
Fixed problems with geometry LODs for certain assets
Optimized various art assets to improve performance
Various fixes to player armor
Fixed issues with stretching female hairstyles
Hyenas should now become visibly bloody when hurt in combat
Updated physics sand mask to fix visual glitches
Text and Localization
Polish characters are now supported on the item action buttons in the inventory
Known Issues
Changing server password requires restart to take effect
Last Edit: March 15, 2017, 09:25:27 AM by Watter
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A hotfix has been released. Please restart your games and update your servers.
Bugs and Fixes
EXPLOIT FIX: No longer possible to duplicate inventories from player bodies
EXPLOIT FIX: Players can no longer extend Avatar lifetime by sacrificing themselves
Admins can now properly delete buildings
Fixed a server performance issue when generating pathfinding
Message of the day should now save correctly in the ServerSettings window
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Patch 24#
TL;DR (Patch Highlights)
NEW CONTENT: Added a new dungeon "The Dregs"
Re-enabled the hammer secondary attack
Disabled 2H spear secondary attack
Further tweaks to NPC camps (especially capitals) to allow them to respawn even if players have built close by
Binding to a bedroll now respawns player correctly on death
Upgrading foundations no longer destroys placeables on them
Fixed a case where stackable items (arrows) in a container would disappear on server restart
Fixed a client crash when having a thrall in your inventory and attempting to dye an armor piece
EXPLOIT FIX: It is no longer possible to build floating buildings which lack the necessary stability
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed a case where you could duplicate Avatars
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed armor duplication on unconcious bodies
Imps, ostriches and other non-humanoids no longer go bonkers if you hit them with a truncheon
Fixed some cases of disappearing items
Fixed problems with the character legs during attack, crouch and gathering animations
If you put stackable items (arrows) in a container and restart the server stacksize should no longer be set to 1
New dungeon
Added "The Dregs" which is a level 10-20 group encounter, soloable at level 30+
Added new recipes which can be obtained from exploring the new dungeon
Added new armor and melee weapons recipes
Added new ranged ammunition recipes
Added new consumables recipes
All reptiles now drop reptile hide
Added several chests of different tiers to the dungeon
General Bug Fixes and Improvements
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed a case where you could duplicate Avatars
Fixed a client crash when having a thrall in your inventory and attempting to dye an armor piece
Lootbags now properly allow you to add to a stack during looting
Equipped items can now also show tooltips
Overlapping structure pieces can no longer be made to float
Stability now propagates correctly across pillars. Lowest pillars support higher pillar
Upgrading foundations no longer destroys placeables on them
Fixed some cases of disappearing items
Fixed invisible collision on Blacksmith's Benches
Blacksmith Benches no longer play audio if no thrall is present
Imps, ostriches and other non-humanoids no longer go bonkers if you hit them with a truncheon
Trophies and wall lanterns can be placed correctly on walls
Fixed a client crash if you died with a thrall in your inventory
It is no longer possible to summon an Avatar while in mid air
Binding to a bedroll now respawns player correctly on death
EXPLOIT FIX: Fixed armor duplication on unconcious bodies
If you put stackable items (arrows) in a container and restart then stacksize should no longer be set to 1
Explosive Jars no longer cause dmg if structural dmg is disabled
Yellow Lotus Potions no longer duplicate if moving out of render range
Balance and Gameplay Fixes
NPCs in camps should ignore land claim system
Lootbags no longer give shelter
Interaction System now selects objects closest to center of the screen
Disabled 2H spear secondary attack
Re-enabled the hammer secondary attack
It should now be easier to interact with loot bags dropped on trebuchet foundations
Thrall armorers (especially tier 3 and 4) now have more recipes
Trebuchet can no longer inflict damage to structures during PvP and PvE time restrictions
Added warning notification before you start to take damage from hunger or thirst
Visual Improvements
Fixed problems with the character legs during attack, crouch and gathering animations
Fixed several trees which looked like they had underwater animations in the distance
NPCs (and Hyenas in particular) should no longer shake/move when attacking in close proximity to another NPC
Fixed certain building pieces disappearing at long range
NPCs now animate correctly at distance on local play
Performance and Tech Fixes
Disabled moonlight during day
Fixed a server crash when attacking indestructible structures with Avatars
Text and Localization
Added tooltip to server settings panel
Additional localization for RU, PL and BR translations
Character creation
Added better descriptions to the gods
Various GUI and text fixes
Fixed problems with color picker for eyes
Known issues
Bloom on ghost textures are currently broken, making them appear much too bright
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August 31, 2017, 06:49:55 AM »
A new patch has been released!
Please be sure to restart your clients and Community Servers to make sure they are up-to-date!
Fixed an issue that was causing disconnects when joining servers in certain cases
Fix for Steam Connect; you should now be able to join a server when the client is running from the Steam server list (not just the clients)
Voice chat has been disabled during character creation
Loot bags will now despawn correctly
Fixed an issue that could sometimes lead to server stalls
Servers are now sorted by number of players on server
Round 2:
The server selection menu should now be fixed, showing you all servers and without delay
Fists, Repair Hammer, and low level weapons can no longer damage buildings
Issues with people dying from hunger after respawn should be fixed
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Patch Notes
Launch Day Patch: Derketo, Volcano and Swamp
Player thralls now follow same rules as buildings for taking damage from players. Both PvE and PvE-Conflict servers will have invincible thralls.
Thralls should no longer fall under the ground while being dragged in singleplayer/co-op
Regeneration from healing potions now breaks on taking damage
Bandage healing now breaks on movement
Players now do 1% of their melee damage to buildings, this is controlled with PlayerBuildingDamageMultiplier
The Purge
Placeables should take same amount of damage as building pieces from players and NPCs
PurgeNPCBuildingDamageMultiplier server setting now uses per purge difficulty rather than server max purge value to calculate damage modifers. Previously a difficulty 1 purge could use the damage modifier for a purge difficulty 5 (20x instead of 5x) if max purge level was set to 5 on the server. Lower difficulty purges now deal less damage to buildings.
The server setting PurgeNPCBuildingDamageMultiplier can now be modified by server admins
New default values for PurgeNPCBuildingDamageMultiplier = (5.0, 5.0, 10.0, 15.0, 20.0, 25.0) where the 1st number and 6th number correspond to a difficulty 1 and 6 purge, respectively
Purge NPC damage modifier now based on strength of purge instead of purge max difficulty setting
Purge NPCs now do correct amount of damage to placeables (previously too low)
Healing Rebalance
Reduced the effect of the Receptive perk (Vitality 40) from +100% healing to +25% healing
Healing potions now take 10s to heal, increased from 5s. Total healing remains the same
Regeneration from healing potions now breaks on taking damage
Bandage healing does not break on damage and removes bleeds and cripples at the end of the effect
Bandage healing now breaks on movement
Bleeds now stack up to 20 times and lasts for 20s. Up from 10 stacks and 10 seconds. Bleed damage scaling per stack reduced
Removed drop from Grey Lotus Potion that overrode healing
Removed over-the-top healing values from the Grey Lotus Potion that overrode healing
General Balance and QoL Adjustments
Rebalanced the Mitra spear and Acheronian sickle
Slightly increased blocked rebound time for 2h spear heavy attacks
Slightly reduced blocker confirm time for 2h spear heavy attacks
Cripple effects for melee weapons have been reduced in efficiency
Lowered the damage of the sickles
Fixed issue where poison stacks could increase as it was ticking (caused by the weapon being listed as the damage causer, which could still be poisoned)
Also fixes issue where poison was affected by armor penetration of the weapon that caused it
Fixed a problem with target lock which would sometimes move the camera behind the player character, making it difficult to see the target
Max elevation at which you can place buildings is now 600 meters across the map. This fixes some building exploits in the volcano area (and should not impact players unless they are reenacting Jack and the Beanstalk story)
Added support for force-checking .pak files after a major game update
Player thralls now follow same rules as buildings for taking damage from players. Both PvE and PvE-Conflict servers will have invincible thralls.
Fixed balance issues related to stacking of reaper and scorpion poison
Reduced the max amount of death map markers to 3, to match the amount of max corpses you can have active at the same time
New Funcom logo video at startup
Players now do correct amount of damage to placeables (previously too high)
Fixed a player collision problem when logging into a server with the setting active to leave offline characters in the world
Removed unarmed attacks from human npcs and gave them stone daggers instead to avoid players being able to obtain and equip unarmed attacks which bug out their characters
Fixed an issue with Steam achievement unlocking
Fixed a text cut-off issue with take all button
Thralls should no longer fall under the ground while being dragged in singleplayer/co-op
Thralls no longer damage their own base
Time restricted PvP building damage was preventing players from damaging each other
Fixed player owned Thralls could be killed outside of time-restricted PvP window
Dragging captured thralls should no longer cause them to fall through the ground.
Fixed a problem with not being able to use unarmed attacks or kicks, along with unarmed fist items showing up in inventories.
Fixed some water and sand rendering artifacts
Fixed a problem with DB backups resulting in too few backups being stored
Vertical and diagonal support building pieces should now work correctly (Previous fix was missing a data change)
Fixing another issue where pillars and other socketless connection building pieces could fail to give proper stability. Please report any issues you still encounter with missing building pieces.
New fix for no owner displayed on building and placeables.
Exploit fix: Fixed a visual and stats issue when selecting multiple weapons at the same time
Jaguars should no longer defy gravity
Fixed an issue that would make players invisible during attacks or rolls when they were on buildings
NPCs should now respawn after their former selves have been converted into a thrall
Admin teleport while a player is in character creation should no longer block character creation from finishing
Extra support to vertical and diagonal support building pieces has been reduced.
Crash Fixes and Optimizations
On singleplayer if you chain-crash 5 times while loading into the game then on 6th try you will be teleported to the desert
Fixed a crash related to making an item in a story-related altar
Fixed a server crash related to loading of clan logs
Fixed a crash related to double-clicking items in slots
Fix to make javelins have DMs and not icons wrongly assigned, thus crashing the server
Fixed a crash related to removing items from slots
Fixed a crash related to RCON
Fixed a crash related to accessing the purge on game shutdown
Fixed a crash related to modified damage from players and NPCs
Fixed a crash in the purge system for new players who dont do anything to register any purge events
Fixed a server crash related to display racks.
Added a potential fix from Epic for device lost crashes
Known issues
Blunted javelin does too much concussion damage. This will be fixed in the next patch
Elixir effects will be cancelled if you use a healing potion. This will be fixed in the next patch
Clothing & hair physics may sometimes stop working on the player character
If you are experiencing a D3D device error when launching the game then please try to clock down your gfx card by 100 or 200 MHz, especially if you have a factory overclocked gfx card.
Its possible to get stuck in a constant state of rubber-banding. This may cause you to be unable to move on top of buildings and seems to be triggered with emotes. Removing your bracelet/suicide or getting knocked away by a teammate/enemy will fix this.
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Fixed an exploit regarding infinite stamina
Crafting the Blunted Javelin would grant way too much XP - this has now been fixed
NPCs in the Players render distance should no longer spawn each time the Character dies
Fixed an issue where it was not possible to close the inventory with a mouse button
The Staff of Epitremeus now has correct stats. Epemitru ep epitremus the Mitra staff.
Removed the redundant PvP - Conflict option from the Combat Mode dropdown menu
Server browsing sorting by MODE should no longer result in PvE-C servers being listed between two types of PvP servers
Improved the Server browsing Sort-By-Region functionality
Server browser - Region dropdown now has a Japan option
Fixed an issue where the direct connect text field would act strangely.
Server browser - South America text in the region tab should no longer be partially cut off
Fixed several issues affecting the use of controllers in menus
Fixed an issue where the incorrect owner name of clan buildings would be displayed
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Great Place - Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort, Kadavu Island, Fiji - TripAdvisorWe stayed 5nights at Matava, going home on Nov. 17. I have nothing but praise.Matava was perfect for us, but do your homework to see if it's for you. If you want blowdryers, boutiques, pools and fancy, skip this. Kadavu is gorgeous, and Matava provided us with everything we needed. The setting is stunning, and our bure felt very private. The showers were nice and warm, good pressure and I had enough water. Food was absolutely amazing. Bed was comfy and a mosquito net was provided.There was no a/c, but we didn't miss it. The breezes were more than fine to cool us off.We had an oceanview bure (bulubulu) and it was perfect. I didn't see the inside of a honeymoon bure, but was glad I didn't have to trek up all those steps every time I wanted something, though the views are spectacular from there.If you're on the fence over which bure to get, please be assured that the oceanview is very nice.The wonderful folks at Matava take excellent care of you. My brother called them and told them I was celebrating my 50th birthday, and they surprised me with a beautifully decorated birthday cake and singing.If you've read any other reviews, you know Maggie is an absolute hoot. George is too. All the staff were friendly and helpful. Loved, loved the meke!! (fyi a spa is in the works)We don't dive, but love to snorkle and kayak. There was tons for us to do, and we had the place to ourselves in the day. We signed up for the adventure package incldg 1 day kayak. Loved all of it!Waya Island is a very short kayak away, with gorgeous beaches, some of the best snorkeling I have ever done, and privacy.I could go there every day of my life and be an extremely happy woman! If this is your style, for God's sakes go! Do not miss it!
Jan 31, 2012
Great Place - TripAdvisor
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Jan 24, 2012
6 Island Escapes to Take Your Mind Off Winter
Long Beach, Fiji (Digital Vision/Getty Images)
Kadavu, Fiji
Kadavu, the smallest and least developed of Fiji's "big" islands, is best known for scuba diving and bird watching. But if you've got to have your beach fading out of sight in both directions, this miles-long sandy stretch on the island is for you.
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Jan 8, 2012
Vacation with a Green Conscience at Matava Fiji's Premier Eco Resort | Peachy Green
- Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award, Marine Environment Category (World Travel Show 2010)
- Excellence in Tourism Award (Accommodation Budget 1999)
- Project Aware Marine Environmental Award
- Founder: Shark-Free Marina
- Saving sharks
- Educating villagers about environmental preservation
- Minimizing energy use
- Working to establish and maintain marine reserves
- Coral reef education and preservation
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Jan 6, 2012
Matava is the Grand Diamond prize @ The Happy Hearts Love Sharks Wedding Contest | Matava - Fijis Premier Eco Adventure Resort
Calling all eco-conscious couples – how would you like a honeymoon in a certified eco-resort in stunning Fiji?
By making your wedding shark-free, you can show respect to both your guests and our oceans as well as earning the opportunity to win a fabulous prize!
Enter the Happy Hearts Love Sharks – Hong Kong wedding contest now.…
Courtesy of our fabulous grand prize sponsors, Air Pacific and Matava, we are thrilled to offer a grand prize which includes
- Return international flights, for 2 people, from Hong Kong to Fiji's Nadi airport*
- Return domestic flight transfers, for 2 people, from Nadi to Kadavu island*
- Return boat transfers from Kadavu airport to Matava, Fiji's premier eco-adventure resort*
- 6 night's accommodation in an oceanview bure at Matava
- 8 dives (4 x 2-tank morning dives) for two with Mad Fish Dive Centre, Matava's on site PADI 5 Star Dive Centre and unlimited all day shore diving at The Critter Junction (NB. For non-divers, scuba diving package can be exchanged for other resort activities)
- Traditional Lovo Feast and Kava ceremony
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, unlimited tea/coffee)
- All taxes for food/accommodation at Matava*
*Winners must pay taxes and surcharges for flights. Availability for the grand prize flights and accommodation package will be subject to blackout dates to be confirmed in the winner's Grand Diamond Prize confirmation letter.
Enter contest now!
The Happy Hearts Love Sharks Wedding Contest
The Happy Hearts Love Sharks wedding contest was originally created in 2009 by Canadian shark conservation group Shark Truth.
Originally run purely as a Facebook competition to reward couples who had already held a shark fin free wedding, Shark Truth had 16 couples making their pledge public in the first year and 27 couples in the second – with a combined total of 10,000 bowls of shark fin soup prevented from being served.
In 2011, Shark Truth gave HK Shark Foundation exclusive rights to launch a Hong Kong version of the contest.
Along with partners EcoVision Asia, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Humane Society International, HKSF developed a new vision for the contest, which included extending its reach beyond purely the Facebook community, to include interested couples in China, and also targetting couples in the planning stages of their weddings so that we might influence those who had not previously considered having a shark-free wedding.
When our vision attracted the support of the sophisticated high society magazine Hong Kong Tatler and of the popular bridal publication Darizi, as well as a sea of awesome prize sponsorships, we knew we had something special to offer. And so the Hong Kong edition of Happy Hearts Love Sharks was born…
Pledge to make your wedding shark-free and enter the contest now!
The Cause
By making your wedding shark-free, you can help keep our oceans in harmony.
Humans need healthy oceans
Our oceans are a precious natural resource that should be conserved for future generations. They are a valuable source of food and livelihoods and play an important role in regulating our climate (about half of the oxygen we breathe every day is generated through the photosynthesis of tiny oceanic organisms called marine phytoplanktons!).
Healthy oceans need healthy shark populations
Sharks play a vital role in maintaining the delicate balance of our marine ecosystems. As apex predators, sharks sit at the top of the marine food chain and help regulate the abundance and diversity of the marine life beneath them. Declining shark populations have a direct impact on the health of our oceans.
Sharks need people to say NO to shark fin!
Unsustainable demand for the Chinese delicacy Shark Fin Soup is causing a crisis in our oceans. The fins of up to 73 million sharks are thought to be traded each year – that's 200,000 sharks per day! Along with habitat destruction, such massive overfishing has caused the dramatic decline of many shark populations, with some dwindling by up to 90%. According to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), around one third of all shark species are now threatened or near threatened with extinction. Extinction is forever so, please, make your wedding shark-free now.
For more information, please visit the FAQs on the HK Shark Foundation's website.
Why say NO to shark fin
Shark-free weddings are sophisticated and environmentally conscious and, by serving a suitable alternative to shark fin soup, you can both respect your guests and our oceans.
Shark Finning is cruel, wasteful and unsustainable
When sharks are 'finned', the shark is pulled onto the boat, its fins are sliced off and its body is thrown back into the ocean. Although incredibly wasteful, the fishermen do this because the fins are the most valuable part of the shark and, by only storing the fins, the fishermen can catch many more sharks than if they had to store the bodies on board too – this is partly why the practice of shark-finning is so environmentally unsustainable.
Many people also condemn shark-finning because it is cruel. The sharks are usually still alive when thrown back overboard. They are unable to breathe because, without their fins, they cannot swim and pass water over their gills so, instead, they sink to the sea bed where they slowly suffocate.
Shark fin soup: All symbol, no substance.
Shark fins are prized because of the high demand for the Chinese delicacy known as Shark Fin Soup.
Traditionally, only emperors and the wealthy elite ate shark fin soup. Today, however, shark fin is a widely affordable luxury, thanks to the rising mass affluence in China and the global growth of industrialized fishing methods. Now, shark fin soup is a standard feature of Chinese banqueting menus and serving it is seen as a symbol of wealth and of respect for guests.
Interestingly, the shark fins have no taste and no nutritional or medicinal value on their own. All of the soup's taste and goodness comes from the stock, which is normally made from chicken. The fins are added partly to give texture but mainly as a status symbol – and status is no reason to fish a species to extinction.
Enter the competition now and pledge to have your wedding shark-free.
For more information, please visit the FAQs on the HK Shark Foundation's website.
Enter contest now!
Calling all sophisticated bridal couples! By making your wedding shark-free, you can show respect to both your guests and our oceans as well as earning the opportunity to win a fabulous prize! Enter the Happy Hearts Love Sharks – Hong Kong wedding contest now.…
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Jan 5, 2012
Dear Santa, Bring Me a Manta (HD)
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Jan 3, 2012
Once in a lifetime holiday! TripAdvisor
My Husband and I stayed at the Matava November last year and I am counting down the time until we can get back there. I was certified as a scuba diver there and my teacher was brilliant! One on one training - what more could you ask for!
The food was "to die for" and being a foodie didn't expect such wonderful & new culinary delights!!
Our Hostess with the mostess "Maggie" was so warm, friendly & funny I would go back just to spend another week with her! Love Ya Mags!!.
The Directors Richard, Adrian & Stuart well who could ask for better people to get to know and enjoy such wonderful company with! Bula Guys!!
The accommodation was peaceful and comfortable and all the staff were fantastic! As a first time diver I couldn't ask for a better place to learn to dive! Can't wait to see you all again soon!
Review of Matava - Fiji's Premier Eco Adventure Resort
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To the Afflicted, Tossed With Tempests and Not Comforted
John Newton, 1779, from Olney Hymns, vol. 1, hymn 63
|Pensive, doubting, fearful heart,
Hear what Christ the Saviour says;
Every word should joy impart,
Change thy mourning into praise:
Yes, he speaks, and speaks to thee,
May he help thee to believe!
Then thou presently wilt see,
Thou hast little cause to grieve.
2. Fear thou not, nor be ashamed,
|3. For a moment I withdrew,
And thy heart was filled with pain;
But my mercies I'll renew,
Thou shalt soon rejoice again:
Though I scorn to hide my face,
Very soon my wrath shall cease;
'Tis but for a moment's space,
Ending in eternal peace.
4. When my peaceful bow appears
|5. Though afflicted, tempest-tossed,
Comfortless awhile thou art,
Do not think thou canst be lost,
Thou art graven on my heart
All thy walls I will repair,
Thou shalt be rebuilt anew;
And in thee it shall appear,
What a God of love can do.