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Color: Pratt and Lambert Koala. Are Koalas really that orange?
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City: Seattle
Neighborhood: Ravenna
Date Completed: September, 2009
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Products: Pratt and Lambert Accolade Exterior Paint, Benjamin Moore Brand Fresh Start Primer.
Methods: This Ravenna home is a classic example of what happens to paint after 100 years in the Northwest and of why you should hire professionals to paint your house. The south and southwest sides of the house had blistering and peeling paint all over the siding only two years after repainting(not our work). The reason for the paint issues were two fold, first was the inevitable aging of the original paint that was a dozen or so coats below the visible paint job. Failing of old coats of paint can occur for various reasons that are far to complicated to get into here, but unless all of the paint is removed, all subsequent layers of paint are only covering the problem. The second issue is one that should never have happened; the gaps below each siding board was caulked in, preventing the siding from breathing. This is a horrible mistake, and one that results in extensive premature paint failure and rotting from the inside out. There are three options for dealing with the paint here. The first is to reside the entire south portion of the home. Drastic. The second is to strip all of the paint from the siding and then reprime and paint. Also drastic, yet less so. The third is to remove the failing paint and caulk, feather sand these areas, and then spot prime where paint had been removed. When presented with their options our clients went for the third option. We only prepped and painted the south and southwest sides of the house and re-coated with Pratt and Lambert paint. The result is a paint job that doesn't look brand new and will need extra touch up work to maintain, but when faced with residing or stripping this is a short term economical option.


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When Willie Comes Marching Home.
How Willie (Dan Dailey) was at first left out of the war and then almost won it singlehanded (TIME, March 6).
Cinderella. An enchanting Walt Disney menagerie helps to restore the celebrated glass slipper to its rightful owner (TIME, Feb. 20).
The Third Man. Director Carol Reed and Scripter Graham Greene play the Viennese black market for a tidy melodramatic profit (TIME, Feb. 6).
The Bicycle Thief. The Italian classic about a Roman workman whose livelihood hinges on finding his stolen bicycle (TIME, Dec. ).
All the King's Men. Robert Rossen's 1949 Academy Award film about a back woods politico...

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Welcome to The Darfield Hotel (B&B Guest house).
We were part of Stay Blackpool ( Accredited by Visit England ). A Merlin ambassador and Viva partner (discounted tickets). We are located on Charnley road (with in the holiday zone and the only illuminated street) so walking distance for all your leisure attractions and night life, including the famous Pleasure Beach, Winter Gardens, Viva, Three Piers, Sandcastle Water World, Tower World and Circus. For shows check our whats on section. Our viva discount page
All our rooms are En-suite and furnished to a high standard, with tea and coffee making facilities, LCD televisions with Freeview in all rooms, everything you need for a stay (towels, shampoo etc, hair dryer and some also have fridges). These rooms range from doubles to family rooms that sleep 5 (+baby). Our Hotel ( B&B ) is competitively priced for Couples, families, dancers, contractors, all welcome. (SORRY NO STAG/HEN PARTIES) We are a fully licensed guest house with a choice of branded spirits, beers, alchopop's and also have draft lager. We have a 5 star rating for our Food safety/hygiene Trip adviser service of excellence many times. We can include breakfast in the price quoted or can do room only tariff too, please contact for more information.
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June - Aug :- Due to Covid - 19 some events will not take place, this will be updated when confirmed as going ahead.
Note :- Important information we are now open again as per government guidelines and have completed an assessment which we passed and have a ready to open certificate, also once re-opened there may be restrictions in place again as per governments guidelines, this will allow us to keep our guests and staff safe.
Dates for your calendar - Summer school holidays, PDC world darts in July, Various festivals in July & Aug, Air show in Aug plus various acts at the winter gardens, Grand theatre and Viva., Various dance comp's through out the year.
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If you're looking for a new headboard then Stuart Jones have a great range of fabric, wooden, oak headboards to complement your new bed or to freshen up your bedroom.
This company is one of the UK's leading headboard manufacturers and through them we can offer unique personalised touches by adding trimmings and wood finishes to your own design.
We also offer a 'customer's own material' service on a selection of products. This means that they will upholster their furniture, or headboard, with fabric that you provide - as long as that fabric meets certain practical demands and conforms to safety regulations.


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Writing a grant proposal
In the framework of the SAS ACTIVITIES 2015 to acquire transferable skills, on October 14 will take place a seminar on Writing a grant proposal.
The seminar will be held by Dott. Ciro Franco at the SAS Room E
Participation is mandatory for Doctoral candidates enrolled in the second year
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Silverton Avenue is one of the few roads in Durango that is still made of dirt. Just a few houses line the narrow lane that follows the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad tracks. Now, with a proposed northern extension of the Animas River Trail, the dark, quiet neighborhood could be changed by activity along the new path.
Almost two dozen people Thursday attended a demonstration of lights that are planned to be installed along the trail extension. Three railing lights and one bollard light illuminated about 150 feet of Silverton Avenue as residents gathered around Scott Chism, landscape architect with the city's Parks and Recreation Department, as he explained how the lights would function.
Railing lights will be spaced 32 feet apart and can cast light in about an 8-foot radius. The bollard lights – short, round posts with a light on top – will be placed every 100 feet and cast light in about a 10-foot radius. Each of the lights will dim to 20 percent brightness after five minutes if there is no movement.
"We try to acknowledge our environment that is quiet and dark," Chism said.
Steve Zeller said he stood out in the cold to ensure the lighting on the road would not impact the quaintness of the neighborhood.
"We're madly in love with our country road feel, and we want to keep it that way," he said.
Louise Teal said she's "very concerned" about the dark sky. It's a selfish concern, but a worry nonetheless, she said. City workers in attendance seemed to be receptive to good ideas, something Teal said she was happy to see.
"I think they'll get good feedback, and you get to see the reality of the lights," she said of the demonstration.
Adding lights and a trail to a neighborhood that hasn't had one creates a lifestyle impact, said Cathy Crum, who helped the city host the demonstration by providing power. Crum attended the demonstration to understand firsthand what that impact may be, she said.
"It does impact so many people," Crum said. "If we're not involved, then we're missing an opportunity to participate in advancement."
This is the second such light demonstration the Parks and Recreation Department has hosted, said Director Cathy Metz. The department has also met with homeowners individually to address concerns about trail fencing, access and placement.
"What were trying to do is answer questions of the community. This is more visible," Metz said. "We work a lot with adjacent property owners, so this is not atypical to meet with residents individually, address their concerns. We do this a fair amount, but you may not hear about it."


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"Mrs. K. came to see me in the Geriatrics Ambulatory Practice at Montefiore on the third day of a major heat wave. She was scheduled for a routine follow-up visit for her multiple medical problems. Mrs. K is 95 years old and has mild dementia, diabetes, congestive heart failure and mild kidney disease. She takes eight different medications, including a "water pill" or diuretic for her heart disease. Mrs. K was born in South Carolina and moved to New York when she was 20 years old. She has very strong opinions about many things, including what foods she should eat during the summer months and the dangers of air conditioners. She came to my office wearing long underwear underneath a long-sleeved shirt and a jacket. She informed me that the air conditioners were too cold in the office, so she had to come prepared. Luckily, she has a devoted aid who is with her six hours a day. I inquired about her apartment and whether she has an air conditioner for the heat wave. She informed me that she has an air conditioner but absolutely will not use it because it irritates her sinus condition. She told me she uses a fan and that her apartment does not get too warm, despite the 100-degree weather outside. Meanwhile, her aid was vigorously shaking her head, stating the apartment was unbearably hot. Fortunately, I was able to counsel both Mrs. K and her aid about the risks of heat illness, and together we agreed upon a plan that will keep Mrs. K safe. This is not the case for many older adults during heat waves. Every year, vulnerable older adults are hospitalized and even die due to heat-related illnesses."
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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (CBSNewYork/AP) — Wrestling, squash and baseball-softball made the IOC short list Wednesday for inclusion in the 2020 Olympics.
Three months after being dropped from the 2020 program, wrestling took a big step toward keeping its Olympic status.
Eight sports were vying for a single opening in the lineup.
Eliminated from contention were five sports – karate, roller sports, sport climbing, wakeboarding and the Chinese martial art of wushu.
The IOC executive board will submit wrestling, squash and baseball-softball to the full IOC assembly for a final decision on Sept. 8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"It's a good mix of team sports and individual," IOC vice president Thomas Bach said.
The decision came after the eight sports federations made closed-door presentations to the IOC executive board.
"It was never going to be an easy decision but I feel my colleagues on the Board made a good decision in selecting baseball/softball, squash and wrestling to be put forward in Buenos Aires," IOC president Jacques Rogge said in a statement. "I wish the three shortlisted sports the best of luck in the run-up to the vote in September and would like to thank the other sports for their hard work and dedication."
Men's baseball and women's softball, which have been off the program since the 2008 Beijing Games, merged into a single federation to improve their chances.
Squash is bidding for an Olympic spot for a third time.
Wrestling, with a tradition dating to the ancient Olympics, was surprisingly cut from the list of core sports by the IOC board in February. The decision caused an international outcry and prompted the United States, Russia, Iran and other countries to join forces in a bid to bring the sport back.
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14 The Hub enhances the positive effects of a work place, while withdrawing the negative effects of working in an office, at home or public place. There is a continuousfeeling of community in here, with the possibility of expansion of business and networking. Make the most of productivity and creativity. The non-binding, inexpensive shared space is a no brainer when looking to cut costs while sustaining quality.
Founder at 14 The Hub and a creative writer, Priyanka Ramani says; "I was myself looking to work in a coworking space since I wanted to connect with like-minded individuals. Converting my own space into coworking was a random, thought-of-the-moment decision. Probably and thankfully it was not just me but many more who were to be blessed with an office".


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Ugh, I don't know what to call anything anymore. So I'll just spend a decade tell you about everything, mmkay?
This is fish. Fried SO lightly that it's practically healthy. Seriously. Then it has a tomato sauce that is sweet and tangy and spicy. It has 2 kinds of peppers and olives and onions and parsley and it is SO DANG GOOD.
Seriously. I made this then two days later made the exact same sauce and ate it over pasta. So…there's that.
You're gonna wanna make this, though. It's just slightly different than a standard marinara, and SO good. OH OH OH! And you can print the recipe at the bottom of the post if you want. Go look at it right now. See? SEE? What do you think? Is that good? Helpful? Please say yes.


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Conflict drives a story. This is what we're told. A character wants something, and something else rises to stop them. Honestly, it can get a little ridiculous when antagonists suddenly appear to prevent a hero from achieving something relatively unimportant like, I don't know… groceries.
Like most writing advice, the truth is more complicated than that. If we're being 100% straightforward, who your story has to do is engage and entertain your audience… that's all. You don't need conflict to do that if your audience isn't engaged or entertained by conflict, it just so happens that conflict will do it for like, the majority. Of people.
So, what's really important in creating entertainment and what role does conflict actually serve? You have to be willing to open your mind a bit to the ideas, because sometimes what really entertains can fall outside the sort of thing you find in the mainstream. Some people are entertained by home videos of people hurting themselves. Cue Jackass.
Schadenfreude is enough of a thing that America's Funniest Home Videos and Jackass have an audience. Political punditry has an audience too. One of the first things you need to engage is subject matter that falls in someone's interests. An easy way to start with this is to figure something that interests YOU.
You are potentially a member of your audience. It can be a good place to start.
A weird thing you can try to pull is of course to write on something topical or relevant. Current events or controversies can be subject matter that grabs an audience. It can be seen as "low" or even "pandering" writing to a fad or to rip stories from the headlines — but if it didn't work, people wouldn't do it. It wouldn't be successful. Dull surprise.
It isn't strictly necessary to create conflict for your story. So, what kind of conflict benefits your story? You want to include things that enhance and improve your story. Conflict for its own sake is tedious, like drama for its own sake or… anything that doesn't really contribute or improve your story.
It's worth looking at the core of your story to figure out what conflict will make it better. You should be able to explain the central points of your story in broad strokes, and add detail in successive iterations like reverse-peeling an onion really slowly. Some conflicts can be doubled and tripled up on in order to make them more relevant.
Ultimately you want to write with both eyes open — don't add elements to your story arbitrarily. Everything you put in your story is a reflection of you: who you are and what you know. It's a deliberate act of creation whether you're fully aware of all your content or if you just coast through it. It's better to be conscious of your content.
Under some circumstances, conflict for its own sake might be acceptable but you need to decide that when you write it. Don't be lazy about it, and don't defend your own lazy writing. Own your conflict. Own your writing.


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Japan had experienced well over 3,000 noticeable earthquakes in just the year 2012, nearly 60 percent of them were aftershocks from last year's massive tremor that devastated the country's northeast, Japanese media reported on Monday.
Quoting the Japan Meteorological Agency, the NHK broadcaster reported that a total of 3,134 quakes had been felt across Japan until Sunday (December 30) which is about 1,000 more than the annual average from 2001 to 2010.
An analysis of seismic waves indicates that there were more than 10,000 noticeable quakes in 2011. While the number of quakes decreased from that of last year, seismologists continue to monitor frequent seismic activity.
They urged people to be on the alert for possible strong quakes with a magnitude of at least 7 or those triggering tsunami.


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Queensland party planners go plastic-free
EVA Sedlakova and Lala Harrison are on a mission to change the world - one birthday party at a time.
The duo are behind Funki Trunki, a Cairns business offering eco-friendly party kits for hire. This means single-use plastics such as cups, paper or plastic plates and plastic cutlery are out and biodegradable, reusable products are in.
The business was born from a combined love of parties and the duo's concern over the impact of single-use plastics, which eventually break down to micro plastics, filling landfill, our oceans, and never really leaving the Earth.
Before Funki Trunki began, Eva, 24, and Lala, 30, were both involved with theSPACE, a Cairns organisation dedicated to helping people start and grow small businesses. The pair became fast friends, using each other as soundboards for potential businesses.
Eva, who also works as a PA at a Cairns financial advisory firm, loved kids' birthday parties and Lala, a social media feelancer, had an interest in starting an eco-friendly clothing label.
"My previous business idea was throwing parties for children," Eva says.
"I could see with friends, how much trouble they had organising parties. I would help them organise parties but noticed so much waste, so much single-use plastics. I started talking to Lala about this."
"We both had different ideas for businesses," Lala says.
"For me everything had to be sustainable. I'm originally from Fiji. All these plastics washed up on the beaches there. You see how far single-use plastics can go."
The pair decided to enter the world of small business together with a firm commitment to an environmental focus.
They pair saw a gap in the market and started their research, discerning what products met their commitment to keeping items out of landfill and sourcing products - from how they were made to disposed of - that would not negatively impact on the earth.
By August, 2018, Funki Trunki had launched, which Eva and Lala promoted as a one-stop shop for kids' birthdays using reusable items to reduce single-use plastic waste.
"With single-use plastics, we've noticed it's so easy to go and buy $3 worth of plastic plates that you don't have to wash. Plastics never degrade.
"It breaks into microplastics and that never leaves the earth."
Lala adds: "That all ends up in landfill. There are more plastics than fish in the ocean. We hold parties for children and we are trashing their future with plastics."
There are a range of packages available with Funki Trunki, from just plates, cups and cutlery - which are delivered clean and removed dirty, and cleaned by Eva and Lala - to the whole party set-up, including games, tableware and furniture.
Since launching the business, demand for their parties "has been nothing we can't handle", according to Lala.
They've catered for kids' birthday parties and more recently a baby shower for 50 people but the pair have growth in their sights.
They are planning to hold workshops with children to educate them about single-use plastics. Eva and Lala are also working on goodie bags and the eco-friendly products that go in them, with plans to make them available nationwide.
"We are aiming for compostable party kits," Lala says. "They will be products that can go in the compost straight away rather than sitting there for 500-1000 years, maybe longer."
Eva and Lala acknowledge that changing habits can be a tough road.
They regularly share eco-friendly party tips on their Facebook page, one of which is encouraging people to stop using balloons at parties.
"We are big on not using balloons," Lala says.
"It's taking time for some to get the message."
They suggest so many other options in lieue of ballons, such as tissue pom-poms, paper fans,
paper lanterns, bubbles, buntings and banners, ribbon dance streamers, kites, garden spinners and pinwheels.
But there are so many other conservation messages they are yet to spread.
If a bin gets contaminated with food from a pizza box, for example, that renders the entire bin contaminated, according to the pair.
They are encouraging people to be more aware of their purchases and to make smart choices that don't support plastics.
"You may feel like you are not making a difference as an individual," Eva says. "As individuals we have so much power. If 100,000 individuals change their habits it would impact the big companies and they would have to change."
"The biggest thing is trying to change peoples' habits," Lala says. "If you make it too hard for people you are not going to get them to make change. The changes have to be small. You soon realise it's not hard to always look for that eco alternative.
"We want to make it as easy as possible. We come in and set up and then we pack it all down."


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Some busts by Carrick of his daughters Anne and Elizabeth which must date through the 1920's and 30's.
The lower photographs are busts of Anne. Carrick was a great admirer of French romantic sculpture and organised an exhibition of their work in Edinburgh in 1938. The bust lower left shows french influence
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Case in point, Monday morning. Sunday night, TYG had startled Plush Dog with Sudden Motions (getting rid of a bug) so he decided his safe space would be lying on top of me in the bed. When it came time for me to close my eyes, TYG and I managed to nudge him off to sleep between us, but no further. Which was fine … until 2 AM or so when he decided to sleep on the other side of his mommy. Only instead of trying to climb over her, he climbed over me. Specifically my crotch. So I woke up. And didn't get back to sleep.
But I'm still absurdly happy we have them in the bed with us every night.
Trixie, meanwhile, has been very needy lately. More insistent on snuggling and petting during the work day, more interested in reaching over the lap desk to get my attention, which is usually Plushie's trick. Is it just a phase? Or is she needy because Plushie keeps taking the lap and she feels left out. A couple of times, they've decided to share the lap, which is cute but really a stretch for my legs to encompass them both. I'm too soft to say no, though. Probably a good thing we don't have kids ("Well, if blowing up the school will help you feel better about your grades, Susie, go right ahead.")
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November 2015
As we approach the end of the year, both business owners and cost center managers face an age-old question: to spend or not to spend? More specifically, businesses are now deciding how and where to focus end-of-year spending. Many of those decisions will be influenced by three factors:
- Business owners may want to lower annual profit to reduce this year's tax bill.
- Cost center managers may want to spend remaining budget in a way that's consistent with business goals.
- Both owners and managers may want to reward and motivate employees.
Looking at each of these factors can help owners and managers determine the year-end spending approach that's right for them.
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The National Small Business Association reported that 51% of businesses surveyed planned to employ new advertising and marketing strategies in 2015.
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For business owners, the decision about whether to increase year-end spending may hinge on their growth and expansion plans for the coming year. Given recent history, the majority of businesses should be fairly confident about their prospects. A National Small Business Association 2014 year-end report found that more small business owners anticipated economic expansion than at any point in the last seven years, with 72% expecting new or continued growth opportunities for their businesses.
Following a successful 2015, businesses may consider lowering reportable annual profit through deductible expenses, which may help reduce next year's tax bill. That's why they should be aware of a specific section of the IRS tax code called Section 179. As part of the recent economic stimulus legislation, Section 179 allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment purchased during the tax year.
What type of spending should a business identify when looking to maximize its Section 179 tax deduction?* In its year-end tax tips, the U.S. Small Business Administration recommends reviewing inventory and equipment, and looking to replace aging items, such as computers, electronics, and furniture.
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The 2015 limit for a single Section 179 tax deduction is $25,000, and the maximum total that can be deducted is $500,000, so small businesses have the most to gain. Check the IRS website for details.
Cost Center Budget
For cost center managers with remaining budget, the end of the year often means use it or lose it. Managers, therefore, are faced with a delicate balancing act between spending down operating budgets so that future appropriations aren't reduced, while ensuring that their spending has a tangible business benefit to maximize the use of those remaining dollars.
In its year-end business checklist, AllBusiness.com recommends keeping spending focused on upgrading business technology that employees use on a daily basis. This includes operating equipment as well as office electronics or appliances that constitute a business's infrastructure.
Innovatix members have year-round access to significantly discounted pricing on these items and more through our contracted supplier, Best Buy for Business. Our contract with Best Buy offers Innovatix members access to savings that range from 2%–30% on more than 100,000 business grade products (including Best Buy's in-store selection), many of which qualify for Section 179 deductions or support business goals for cost center managers.
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According to a Bank of America report, more than half of small business owners planned to offer their employees holiday bonuses, gifts, or celebrations last year.
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As discussed in this blog last month, recognizing employees is a strong motivational tool. Businesses have a number of options besides bonuses and holiday parties with which to reward their workers. Using an Innovatix contracted supplier that offers holiday gifts, such as Best Buy for Business, is a great way to get the most out of your year-end spending while building employee loyalty. Businesses that participate in Innovatix's employee discount program can also take the opportunity to remind employees of the year-round discounts and savings they can receive on personal purchases from over 20 national brands (all at no additional cost to the business).
The way in which your business ultimately decides to manage its year-end spending will depend on your priorities and circumstances. But smart spending before the end of the year can lead to savings and success down the road.
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"Truth is a pathless land." – Jiddu Krishnamurti
Car companies and their suppliers are increasingly seeking to deliver a contextualized experience bringing together traffic, weather and parking information to assist drivers with real-time and predictive data. The challenge in creating and delivering these services is determining something called "ground truth."
Ground truth is the real-time status of traffic, parking availability or weather or all three. We know we have multiple good sources for all of this information, but we also know we don't have perfect information – ground truth.
For a car maker, the objective is to align with the partner or partners whose information is least wrong. There are a couple of tools – Q-Bench and Qkz - for measuring traffic accuracy (ie. ground truth), though few organizations outside of BMW actually apply these tools. Most traffic studies are conducted in an ad hoc manner with cameras, stopwatches and cars.
Weather forecasting continues to improve, but car makers and governments are looking for mesoscale weather down to square kilometers or even to the street level. That remains a work in progress.
Which brings me to parking - the thorniest rat's nest of data accuracy to unravel. With dozens of variables, thousands of garages and hundreds of thousands if not millions of spaces to track, the parking business has become a game of probabilities rather than a business of exactitude. Getting parking information correct is more important than ever as cities increasingly seek to restrict the amount of available parking in order to discourage drivers.
Application service providers in the parking business have rapidly discovered that it is impossible to simultaneously know the availability of all parking spaces in any city at any given time along with all the correlated site attributes. So, again, the challenge is to be the least wrong service provider.
Why is parking so hard? Parking garages come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and locations. They have different parking rates, opening hours, access points, available space sizes, vehicle clearances, parking restrictions and on and on. To make matters worse, any number of these or a couple of other dozen variables may change from time to time or day to day.
INRIX, which bought ParkMe last year, attempted earlier this year to claim the superiority of its parking app to Parkopedia in Webinars, press releases and other announcements. GPSBusinessNews weighed in on the subject: http://tinyurl.com/hkdb6rv - "INRIX Claims Better Parking Data Than Parkopedia But Study Non Conclusive." Parkopedia definitively rejected the INRIX findings.
The challenge for parking app/service providers is that it's simply not possible to gather, process, deliver and maintain all of the data. But the implied warranty to the consumer is that the app or service is comprehensive.
This expectation is shared by car makers which themselves must conduct their own ground truth studies which rarely agree and usually overlook basic pitfalls in the data including inaccurate or out-of-date signage, restricted parking spaces and dynamic variables such as fees and opening hours. One key factor complicating the ground truth assessment published by INRIX is the distinction between public information on the Parkopedia Website and the data and factors embedded within the application.
In summary, the potential sources of data variability include data source (online or in the app, accessible to consumers vs. accessible to embedded application users), garages selected, time of day, city, and variables selected.
INRIX has also been touting some of its own selected and flattering ground truth data in traffic pitches to OEMs seeking to undermine competitors HERE and TomTom. It's worth noting that Waze is increasingly included in this competitive set by all three parties.
The real challenge for INRIX is the fact that any perceived superiority of its traffic data from the recent past has more or less evaporated in Europe. In the U.S., some believe a rough parity has been achieved between the top three providers with TomTom and HERE surging ahead in accuracy over the past few years closing any "perceived" ground truth gap with INRIX.
All of this is important as INRIX faces a real moment of truth with its most strategic traffic data account: BMW. Senior INRIX executives have long regarded the BMW relationship as the linchpin to the company's global traffic data strategy. BMW's business must be maintained at all costs.
INRIX has watched as its data was substituted with TomTom flow data by Total Traffic and Weather Network at Toyota and in legacy BMW systems in the U.S. (with the exception of BMW's ARTTi traffic in the 7 Series). In Europe, Volkswagen, Daimler and Audi all opted for TomTom - with Audi's switch from INRIX to TomTom for its "XDTraffic" solution perhaps being the most painful for INRIX.
The most likely outcome is a half-a-loaf decision from BMW ceding Europe to TomTom and retaining INRIX in the U.S. If this comes to pass, it leaves INRIX with Porsche, Volvo and Tesla Motors for traffic (Toyota in Europe) – all representing tiny volumes ill-suited to INRIX's vision of aggregating vehicle probe data for enhancing its traffic information. But hanging on to BMW, even if only for the U.S., may well represent a company-saving moment.
If TomTom has won BMW's business in Europe, as industry sources suggest, it is likely to spark some agonizing strategy reappraisals at HERE, partially owned by BMW. In an ideal world, the consortium owners of HERE – BMW, Audi and Daimler – ought to be seeking ways to aggregate their data. It appears the aggregation of this valuable dynamic information will have to wait.
It is a good time for INRIX and the rest of us to ponder the teachings of Krishnamurti. Speaking on August 3, 1929, the day he became the leader of the Order of the Star in the East (an organization founded in 1911 to proclaim the coming of the World Teacher) he dissolved the Order at an annual member gathering saying in part:
"I maintain that Truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect. That is my point of view, and I adhere to that absolutely and unconditionally. Truth, being limitless, unconditioned, unapproachable by any path whatsoever, cannot be organized; nor should any organization be formed to lead or to coerce people along any particular path."
I happened upon Krishnamurti while reading Ben Kelley's estimable "Death by Rental Car." The book recounts the fatal car crash that took the lives of the two daughters of Cally Houck. As a side note Kelley describes Cally's study of Krishnamurti's teachings. In the automotive industry different rules of thumb, protocols, prejudices, and thought processes dictate auto maker decision making processes in the same way that we pursue a spiritual path to truth.
These differing protocols, prejudices and thought processes ultimately govern how ground truth is determined for traffic and parking information. No two studies by two different auto makers will produce the same results. The most unfortunate thing is that the information providers typically are not allowed to influence these studies, even though the information providers are more familiar with potential sources of deceptive outcomes in the data.
It's possible that some measure of peace may one day be achieved in the ongoing parking and traffic arms race. Today's ground truth is that a growing number of traffic information providers are cropping up with new technologies (ie. Trafficcast: roadside Bluetooth and Wi-Fi censors) or hyper-local solutions for on- and off-street parking. With each new service comes a new ground truth.
It's likely that only time and experience will determine the ultimate superiority of any single app or service overall or for any particular provider in particular local markets or for particular circumstances. Until there are widely agreed on standards – which will surely be shown at one time or another to have their own shortcomings – true ground truth will remain elusive.
Under these circumstances it is best to hue to Krishnamurti's guidance and thought leadership. In the word's of one biography (www.jkrishnamurti.org):
"He reminded his listeners again and again that we are all human beings first and not Hindus, Muslims or Christians, that we are like the rest of humanity and are not different from one another. He asked that we tread lightly on this earth without destroying ourselves or the environment. He communicated to his listeners a deep sense of respect for nature."
Unlike Krishnamurti we are compelled to continue our pursuit of ground truth. May we recognize it when we find it.


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Now that Dera Sacha Sauda chief, who goes by the many-barrelled name Baba Guru Ram Rahim Singh Insaan, has been convicted of rape, the media has gone on overdrive to clinically examine each and every aspect of the Dera's activities. Their guru exposed, many followers and their relatives are now crying foul over the Dera's activities. The guru would bless objects which would later be auctioned to followers. A follower paid Rs 10 lakh for ten bricks 'blessed' by Ram Rahim. Then there was the case of a dried red chilli, which was auctioned for Rs 35,000. Also, apparently, Dera men known as 'bangidas' would pressurise followers 'emotionally' to donate land and money to the Dera.
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They say that among all animals, a dog is man's best friend. This dearly-held belief was reinforced yet again in Munda Muhana village, near Bhubaneshwar in Orissa, where a pet dog died fighting a cobra last week. According to reports, the canine made a go at the dangerously poisonous snake in an attempt to protect his owners from harm. The dog stopped the cobra from entering his master's room at around 9 pm. By the time the dog managed to kill the snake, he had been bitten many times over by it. The owner reached the spot of battle shortly after and the canine was rushed to the Odisha University of Agriculture (OUA) for treatment, but it was too late. He died on the way to the hospital.
A Gift Of Sugar For Accurate Weather Forecast
In true farmer style, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar sent a sack of sugar as a token of his humorous appreciation to the office of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Pune. The absence of rain in the first two weeks of August had raised concerns about another possible round of drought in the regions of Marathawada and Vidarbha this year. But the IMD had predicted rainfall in the coming days. Soon after this prediction, Pawar had said to news reporters that if it came true, he would gift a sack of sugar to the IMD. In sweet response, the clouds thundered and it rained as predicted. Pawar kept his word, taking the IMD officials by surprise, refreshing his record as a man with wit and keeping newshounds in good humour.
Ganges Dolphins Face Increased Threat
The Ganges Dolphin, with its peculiar snout, is a rare, endangered creature. Only a few pockets are left in the Bramhaputra. These may be the last habitats of this species of dolphins. As of 2016, there were around 2,500 Ganges dolphins left in all. According to reports, they are fast losing habitat in the Brahmaputra. "Their numbers are dwindling sharply in the upper stretches. The Ganges dolphin is the hardest hit among the aquatic fauna," Professor S.P. Biswas, head of the life sciences department in Dibrugarh University, was quoted as saying in a conference recently. Silting and widening of the river are among the major factors threatening the habitat of the species. The World Bank has suggested that the decline in dolphin population in the river might also be because of its illegal killing for oil and accidental deaths due to the impact of fishing.
New RSS Aroma In Market
A Delhi-based perfume-maker has named one of his concoctions after RSS leader Indresh Kumar. This is not the first time that Hafeez Mohammed Sabreen, the perfumer who manufactures a variety of ittars, has named one after a person. Earlier, Sabreen had named an Ittar after A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. But what was so aromatic about Kumar? Well, he is the founder of RSS's Muslim wing—the Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) and Sabreen is an office-bearer. Kumar was an accused in the 2007 Ajmer blast case, although he was cleared later. He also 'advised' Muslims to refrain from eating beef and break rozas with cow's milk. The ittar 'Indresh', is a mix of sandalwood and rose. Let's hope it's packaged in a saffron bottle.
Sri Lanka Sacks Justice Minister
Sri Lanka justice minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe was sacked last week by President Maithripala Sirisena. Rajapakshe was relieved of his duties for criticising the government's $1.1 billion deal with China to develop Hambantota port. He had reportedly said that the port deal with China was a betrayal of the country's sovereignty and that he'd make sure it was taken back. The port has been leased to China for 99 years, which is expected to invest up to $1.1 billion in it. According to PM Ranil Wickremesinghe, the money realised from the deal will settle all of Lanka's debts owed to China.
A Game On 'Rishta Aunties'
Rishta auntie is dreaded by all haunted by the sceptre of an arranged marriage in Pakistan. A few months ago, a cab service even had a rishta auntie on its rides to 'arrange' life partners for passengers. Now, the match-fixing auntie has made a comeback, thankfully as a board-game character. In 'Arranged', you are dealt cards according to which you move steps on a board. The unlucky ones can end up landing on the same tile on the board as a rishta auntie, who will get him into an arranged marriage. Arranged is created by Nashra Balagamwala, 24, who knows well the pain being pressured into an arranged marriage. It has found many takers among the young in Pakistan.
A Pen Dipped In Poison
Smarting under the United States's public criticism of its role in harbouring terror outfits, Pakistan has questioned America's claim that it gave "billions and billions" of dollars to Islamabad to put up a strong fight against global jehadi terror. US President Donald Trump, while announcing his new Afghanistan policy, castigated Pakistan for not taking action against terrorists operating from its soil against the Afghan government.
Former Pakistani interior minister, Nisar Ali Khan, led the charge against Washington by raising serious questions on the amount it gave Pakistan in the fight against terror. "It is not billions of dollars, it is peanuts," Khan said while speaking on the issue at the National Assembly.
Khan said that the Coalition Support Fund paid by the US is for services rendered by Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. But he accused the US of dragging its own feet when it came to make the payment. "If our bill [for military services] is $500 million, they [US] sit on it for months...and end up giving us $200 million," he said. "They have ruined our roads, our airspace, our country, but are not ready to pay for the expenses," he added.
Pakistan-US relations have been going through one of its worst phases since Trump came to power. To lodge its protest, Pakistan had even called off scheduled bilateral talks between the two sides.
Interestingly, the former high commissioner of Pakistan to India, Abdul Basit, also decided to get involved in the crisis by raising questions about the competence of the country's present ambassador to the US, Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry, who was Pakistan's foreign secretary before this.
In a letter written by Basit, and addressed to Chaudhry, that has surfaced on Pakistani social media, Basit has described him as Pakistan's 'worst' foreign secretary. The rivalry between the two stems from the time when Basit, a contender for the coveted post was ignored in favour of Chaudhry by the Nawaz Sharif government. Basit felt that Chaudhry will also end up being the 'worst' Pakistani ambassador to the US and demanded that for the sake of the country he should be immediately recalled.
The public spat involving the two senior diplomats has raised quite a few eyebrows in Pakistan, with many also questioning why Basit decided to make his feelings about Chaudhry public now. Was all this also being done at the behest of a foreign power, they ask.
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"Dramatic is your family's middle name after all," chuckles Daniel to Sunny Leone and her brother Sundeep. The season finale episodes of ZEE5 original Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone hit the web today. The opening shot features Chef Sundeep (Karamvir Lamba) garnishing a food item when he is told that the customer wants him to serve the dishes. "Customer is king," so he follows the order and walks up to the table. Sundeep almost breaks into a smile to see his father visit his restaurant for the first time until he spots his daddy's new 'friend' Neena Kapoor.
This striking prelude sends our expectations of what's about to come our way, soaring sky high. We are transported back to 2004, Los Angeles, when Sunny and Sundeep's father first met his 'friend.' Before you jump the gun, no, he didn't cheat on their mother, warns the young chef. The beginning to an end is all about Karenjit Kaur's emotional turmoil. Months after her mother's death, Sunny jumps back into action, back to the world of adult entertainment. As scenes oscillate between the past and the present, we are shown how Jaspal Singh's new 'friend' led to Sundeep getting the chef's job. Not that he credits her though.
Things start to get serious between Karenjit and Daniel, guess their twisted minds finally found their way to each other, after all. In fact, the Nice Jewish Boy (NCB) – as Sundeep refers to Daniel aka Dirrty, steams their romance further by proposing to star alongside Sunny in her films. Not sure how many boys out there would do that for their love! By the time Daniel gets Sunny and Sundeep to come to terms with their father's new companion, Sunny becomes a part of Daniel's family. She joins her musician-turned-pornstar boyfriend and his family at Hanukkah (a Jewish festival). Princess finds her Prince, but of course, she kissed several toads!
Centered around the becoming of Sunny Leone, as she shed her Karenjit skin, the series does a good job with cliffhangers. So much so that the trail of breadcrumbs from the past episodes almost makes us want to re-watch! Revisiting some iconic scenes from the previous season (Gogu being caught kissing a guy in school, Karenjit watching a porn film with her friends, etc), the next chapter shows Sunny and Daniel venture into production with their own studio, Sunlust Pictures. She and Daniel get engaged. Everything is going fine until…pizza arrives.
Sunny's father gets diagnosed with a stage 3 cancer of the esophagus. Cut to 2011. The makers of the reality show Bigg Boss is trying every trick in the book to get Sunny Leone to enter the 5th season. The visuals of Sunny and Sundeep spending every minute possible with their dying father sure moves one to tears. Not to mention the 5% chance Sundeep agrees to take, just to not their father. A tear-jerking goodbye is followed by the Indian and Jewish weddings of Sunny and Daniel. Oh boy, Sunny looks like a million bucks in that bright pink lehenga. Karenjit starts a new journey with a happily-ever-after with Daniel. She accepts the call from Big Boss season 5 (only after a 100,000 dollar signing amount), from India, and grabs her chance to start afresh!
The character evolution of Karenjit to Karen to Sunny is a brilliant portrayal of a moving story that has many layers. The ZEE5 original doesn't even seem like an out-and-out biopic, although it is the story of Sunny's life she agreed to narrate for her fans. Sunny's ability to make a mark in this cut-and-thrust world and not standing in the shadow of anybody else's decisions does speak volumes of her confidence and grace in the series. The supporting cast – Marc Buckner, Bijay J. Anand, and Grusha Kapoor utilize their screen space to the optimum and bring out the overall best. Each of them pops up from time to time, leaving a lasting impression.
The background score stands out as a major highlight. The Indo-western track during the wedding sequence and the flute one before Sunny takes a flight to India only elevate our emotions. As for the direction, albeit we feel few scenes could have been left at the edit table, they did add a lingering flavour nonetheless.
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Voting intentions poll shows CON 30% (+4), LAB 40% (-1), LD 7% (-1), UKIP 12% (-4), OTHER 10% (+1)
Following last week's large Labour lead, which stood at 15 points, there has been a return to the more common polling picture of recent months with Labour registering a lead of 10 points in this week's poll.
The five point drop in Labour's lead stems largely from Conservative gains with the party up four points from last week. UKIP have fallen back slightly to 12% following their unusually strong performance last week, though they continue to lead the Liberal Democrats by five points.
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It was time for my monthly trip out to Lake Oconee for work…yeah, I know, tough job. Usually I get up early and make the trip on a Friday so I end up back home by early afternoon and extend the weekend a little bit. I ended up having to be at the office last Friday so I pushed the trip back to Monday. I had a doctor's appointment Monday morning so I ended up heading out for my work trip after my appointment. Add to the mix that I needed to run up to Athens to take care of a couple of things at Ashley's apartment before heading home so I ended up eating both lunch and supper out.
I arrived at the lake a bit early for my work appointment so I decided to grab some lunch. I was in the mood for Chinese so I stopped in the China Garden restaurant at the intersection of Highway 44 and Linger Longer Road. OK, I know that there are literally hundreds of China Garden restaurants across the country and have no idea if this particular China Garden is a part of a chain or not…but for now, let's assume it's not.
I ordered the Hunan beef, fried rice, hot & sour soup and egg roll combo off the lunch menu. After finishing my meal I was thoroughly underwhelmed. The hot & sour soup was neither hot nor sour. In fact, it had no 'zing' at all. Just call it bland. The fried noodles served with the soup were greasy and not overly crispy. The egg roll…greasy and again, bland. Speaking of egg rolls, has anyone else noticed the shrinking egg roll phenomenon lately? They've shrunk to the size of spring rolls…and not just at this China Garden. The fried rice that came alongside the Hunan beef was pretty decent but the beef itself…bland. There's a pattern here. Nothing was really good nor really bad, just bland. At least the service was quick.
So how did China Garden rate on the Thumb's Scale? I gave 'em 1 thumb up out of a possible 2. There's was nothing particularly bad about my meal and I ate it all, but there was nothing particularly good either. It was just…bland. Will I give China Garden another try? Maybe. Maybe not.
On a side note, I have to give the server a personal 2 thumbs up. As I was enduring my lunch, a group of three walked in and sat in the next booth over. The group consisted of a lady who seemed quite self-important, a guy who was clearly the self-important lady's 'yes man' and another lady who either didn't have much to say or at didn't talk loud enough for me to hear her clearly as the others did. The self-important lady ordered first and tweaked nearly aspect of her order. She also tweaked and re-tweaked everyone else's orders. By the time they were finished ordering and tweaking I had no clue what they had actually ordered and the server, who didn't seem to speak the greatest English, seemed to be pretty confused as well. Of course the self-important gal and Mr. Yes had to comment about the server's apparent lack of skill with the English language as well after she had left with their orders. I was sort of undecided whether to hope that the server and kitchen got their order absolutely perfect just to show them up or completely wrong so that they might get a clue about how they'd managed to overcomplicate the whole blasted thing. Given the likelihood that they wouldn't have a clue about the latter, I ended up hoping for the former. Unfortunately I needed to get on my way before their plates were served so I never knew the outcome.
My schedule for the day had me in Athens at suppertime so I asked Ashley and her roommates Hana and Kaycee if they wanted to go grab some super with me. Kaycee was working and couldn't go but Hana was able to join us. We decided to hit up The Taco Stand, a local Tex-Mex fast food chain with three locations in Athens (wish they'd bring one to Newnan).
The Taco Stand is one of those places that can thrive in a college town. Think modest interior with a couple of TV's, a fairly basic but good Tex-Mex menu, reasonable prices and a fairly good selection of beer. My kind of place.
Ashley ordered beef nachos, Hanna ordered the chicken taco salad and I had three basic beef tacos. Even through its pretty difficult to screw up a basic meat, cheese and lettuce taco, there is always some place that can manage to do it. The Taco Stand wasn't that place. The taco meat, taco sauce and cheese were tasty and there wasn't way too much lettuce. Hana and Ashley were also fairly pleased with their selections and took home leftovers for later. Surprisingly none of us ordered beer. OK, I'll confess, I swiped a Shock Top from the girls' fridge while I was working on their deadbolts earlier in the afternoon. Just don't tell 'em, OK? Our little secret.
So how did The Taco Stand rate on the Thumbs Scale? We gave it a solid 5 ½ thumbs out of 6. Hana said that her salad could have used a little more variety in the veggie department but otherwise was quite tasty. Ashley and I were both pleased with our orders. The Taco Stand has definitely earned a spot on my list of places to visit again but I've got to work the scheduling out a bit better so that I can have a beer or two and not have to drive a couple of hours home right after.


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I did this map a while back, it uses no Version 2 elements, and never got around to releasing it. It took first place at the last map contest in the FFA category. Here's my description from back then (and a screenshot will be attached):
This map was inspired by footage of the fighting in Fallujah - the houses, narrow streets, and primitive architecture seemed like they'd be excellent themes in a map. The "Fallujah" here is fairly small and in one corner, but it is particularly difficult to fight in - while it seems easy to just fire shots into buildings, in this town the probability of a ricochet killing you is quite high. There are vertical ways out of buildings too, so kills aren't quite so easy anyway.
This ancient town has a partly damaged aqueduct leading into it, and an ancient triumphal arch near where the city wall once was. Modern buildings have intruded though, generally taking heights up one or two levels; from these buildings an elevated road network runs to different points on the map. This road network is one main theme of the map.
The more general theme in the map is having distinct "neighborhoods", areas which visually feel different and which call for different tactics in fighting. There is quite a lot of open space, requiring old-fashioned tank vs. tank maneuvering. The number of neighborhoods means that this map will be good for more players, 8 being fine; more could certainly play. There are only 337 blocks and pyramids, so lag shouldn't be a problem.
I recommend running the map as a Free For All game, with more rather than fewer flags (so that you have a chance to grab one in the open field before you're killed), and definitely with flags on buildings. I wouldn't change gravity - the map is pretty much tuned to the standard jump height of 18.
A note about some of the taller pyramids: a number of them are specifically designed to allow players to ricochet shots into upper levels from the ground; this isn't trivial to do, but with a little practice some of the more useful angles should become clear. A few pyramids are drivethrough but not shootthrough, so that you can get into them and hide - these usually have nonstandard shape so that you can pick them out.
The large amound of "green" open space will require traditional skills for much of the time. Camping is certainly possible, but that will require some thought on behalf of the camper and any would-be camper killers; I think this is definitely part of the fun. No positions are invulnerable, all should have designed-in routes for camper hunters.
Ten teleporters mean that you can move around pretty quickly, rapidly changing your environment; indeed, you can get to most surfaces and levels without jumping (if you're willing to drive distances, and occasionally drop down to other levels). In one place I've connected two tall towers with a *very* thin block, intended to be something fun to discover - I saw something like this on a server once (it had "BZFLAG" in the center, but I don't recall the name), and thought it had possibilities. Levels (horizontal surfaces) have been chosen to either be identical at different points (to allow easy attack), or different, to offer more challenging defensive positions - the choice depending on the ease of access to the likely adversarial positions.
One of my long-time favorite maps is "modified Madcity", and I paid homage to that map by including a tower similar to the central tower in that map - I intend this as a recognizable element, akin to a literary reference in a novel, rather than as a central tactical or strategic object - in this map it is on the northern edge, and therefore won't play as much of a role as it does in Madcity. I don't think this tower is exactly identical to the Madcity one, but it's certainly close enough to be recognizable.
In the southeast is a structure that looks like the Madcity "garage", but it isn't - it evolved from a quite different direction, and has no internal structure on its second level; and it is much smaller. One part of the elevated roadway was inspired by something similar in the Bessler's World map; other than that, everything is entirely original (and even the derivative elements are used in new ways).
Finally, fundamentally this is sort of a classic style of map, basic in spirit, with no use of novelty features (with the exception of the few drivethrough pyramids and the thin threadlike block linking towers - elements which aren't at all new); I stayed away from hidden drivethrough passages, teleporters as combat shields, exaggerated vertical structures, world weapons, and other mechanisms for increasing complexity. Though it was written for this contest, it should feel like a map that could have been around for some time. As the BZFlag map elements will shortly be changing quite a bit, I expect future maps to be dramatically different - this is likely the last map of this style that I write. As such, I thought it ought to show what can be done with these simple components, simply arranged.
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American McGee opens a new Facebook page for the third Alice game.
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As reported before, Spicy Horse head American McGee – fresh off the release of Akaneiro: Demon Hunters for PCs – has been working to get Alice 3 off the ground. A new Facebook page has opened up for the same, which has been confirmed to belong to McGee, talking about support for Alice: Otherlands.
As the page states, "So, to the 6 of you following so far, what say you to a Kickstarter in say… July of this year to fund the third Alice game? Thoughts?"
McGee previously talked about licensing the game from Electronic Arts, if they were interested, and then funding the game via Kickstarter in a way similar to Akaneiro. It'd be interesting to see the response, given how Alice: Madness Returns didn't exactly rub gamers the right way when it released in 2011.
Though there other factors at hand there, it would be great if Otherlands returned to the original's fantasy horror bent of mind.
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I was noticeably absent from the blog in 2016. It was an "off" year of sorts for me. I went through a lot of personal life stuff leading into 2016 and decided to take a new approach to the year. But let nothing be lost, and I figure a little recap is in order. 2017 promises to be a big year, so I plan to update more regularly with those adventures.
I started off the first week of the year with major surgery. With a new 6″ scar across my abdomen, I spent much of that first month on the couch, medicated, and moving at a glacial pace. For someone who is constantly on the move and fiercely athletic, my new reality was a very difficult adjustment. And although I received some not-great news from my doctor a couple weeks after surgery, I continued to progress with recovery, and began to go for short walks and eventually short swims.
I traveled to Mobile, AL to experience the original Mardi Gras in the U.S. with my best friend for her bachelorette celebration. I slowly started to try running again, discovering that trails were easier for me to manage at my slow pace and still gingerly moving body. I returned to work after several weeks off and was immediately immersed in a large project that would last months. I volunteered a race on a bitterly cold day, and attended a Ginger Pub Crawl organized by one of my law school classmates.
I began trying to workout more regularly again. I ran a couple trail races to prove I was on my way back to mending, earning 2nd overall in both a 10k and a 12k. I was called for jury duty, but was not picked to serve. And I replaced a water heater and HVAC unit in my house. Nothing makes you feel more adult and broke at the same time as major appliance replacement.
My best friend from Mobile got married with a Mardi Gras themed wedding. I joined our local Masters Swimming team. I biked a very frigid organized bike ride with a couple of good friends. I joined a Ragnar Trail team and raced outside Atlanta. I ran my first trail half marathon. And I had my first follow up MRIs after my surgery.
I ran my longest running event in a 25k trail race that was very difficult. Other than ironman, I have never run a running race longer than a half marathon.
I am fully head over heels in love with trail running. The woods are where I feel alive and can run forever. It proves to be very healing for me both mentally and physically. I make a point to start spending quality time with friends and meeting new people and take advantage of my year of fun. I travel to Asheville to visit one of my favorite relay running friends for Memorial Day.
I travel to Knoxville to visit my best friend and run another trail race earning 1st in my Age Group, and later the same day completed an open water swim relay race with my friend. And the next weekend spent the weekend with her and another friend swimming a 2.4mi open water race and training and eating good food. Nashville starts to really heat up and we are in for a long, very hot summer. I begin running with the Fleet Feet Dirtbags Trail Running Club. The last weekend of the month, I raced the new Chattanooga Waterfront sprint tri, my first tri of the year, and placed 3rd in my Age Group.
A very hot month. I continue to brave the heat with the Dirtbags trail mixer runs, which probably helps keep me running through 100 degree 80+% humidity days. I spend much of the month immersed in a huge project at work. I have a few doctor's appointments and another set of MRIs. I also come down with a cold that leads to a respiratory infection that lasts for weeks and forces me to take it easy on training. I become obsessed with the Stranger Things show on Netflix and watch it a minimum of three times. I travel to Knoxville again to go for one last training ride with my best friend, and I sign up for Ironman Vineman (which is later renamed to Ironman Santa Rosa) for 2017.
I travel to Boulder, CO with a training buddy to sherpa and spectate my best friend as she completes Ironman Boulder. I was not as impressed with Boulder or Denver as I expected, it's very flat and brown and I love trees and green. But I did get to go see a Colorado Rockies game and check off another baseball stadium. Work continues to take a priority during the week. I worked my first race, which was a full 2-day weekend race, and camped. It was an exhausting, fun learning experience. I raced Cedars of Lebanon Sprint Tri and placed 2nd in my Age Group. The following weekend, I swam Splashville Open Water Race 2.5k.
I traveled to Gulf Shores with friends for Labor Day weekend. It was so nice to get away and see the beach. I hadn't been to a beach in a long time. I had my first really bad fall during a trail run, that turned out to look worse than it was and learned I can successfully "tuck and roll." Nashville had a gas shortage and I was thankful for the Adventure Prius. I traveled down to Chattanooga with my training buddies to volunteer and spectate at Ironman Chattanooga. It was record breaking heat that day and my heart went out to all the athletes already pushing their bodies to the limit in that kind of race, but also racing a clock and in such heat. Later that week, I took a midweek personal day and traveled down to Atlanta to see the Braves play at Turner Field during their last week before they move to the new stadium the next year.
Started the month out with my third trip to Chattanooga in a week, by racing the Stump Jump 15k. Couple weeks later, I race the Defeated Creek Trail half marathon that was a total of 2880 ft elevation in 11.75mi and was 5th overall and 1st in Age Group. I had my third set of MRIs. I hired a new coach for ironman training. I joined a CSA and continued to revamp my diet and nutrition in hopes of fixing past gut issues and working on overall health and fueling during training. I traveled to Houston, TX for Halloween and to visit a friend, and flew on a plane with a bald eagle.
Following a new presidential election, I began reaching out to old friends and seeking new outlets locally. Once again I rode as lead cyclist for the Flying Monkey Marathon, something I look forward to every year. The day after Thanksgiving, I raced the Fiery Gizzard trail half marathon. It was a brutal course that involved a good bit of traversing rocky faces.
I had another birthday. I traveled to Houston, TX again and got to run along the Buffalo Bayou trail. I raced the Lookout Mountain 10k Trail Race, my first ever trail race and third time running it. I finished 2nd in my Age Group in a very foggy race. I hosted a little NYE get together at my house and enjoyed my last few days of my year of fun.
It has been an interesting year with quite a few highs and lows. My main focus this year was recovery, enjoying myself and others around me, and trying new experiences.