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KOF 2011
-LLK Act I.War (45)
-LLK Act II.Lockdown (43)
-LLK Act III.Revelations (51)
-LLK Act IV.Fin (32)
Neo Development Project
SNF
TinyPlots
LLK Act II.Lockdown
Lockdown : Serendipity Pt. Deux - Southtown's war soon finds itself waged in the most innocuous of places: it's inside a laundromat where two criminal kingpins -- Billy Kane, the Syndicate's second-in-command, and Krizalid, NESTS' notorious third -- demand each other's blood. And, trapped between them, is a lone Ikari Warrior on a surveillance mission gone wrong. Whip's orders would command her to get out of there. It's a pity she's not keen on following them. - created on 04:01:39 03/08/2009 by Whip and last modified on 14:01:54 03/28/2009. Cast: Billy, Krizalid, and Whip.
Lockdown : The Burden - Built to keep students in class, the Southtown schools also serve as points of refuge throughout the city of Southtown for those who have no where else to go. With Gedo overrun, it was only a matter of time before the invading force would seek to secure the other schools as well. As the lone adult with any experience in fighting at Pacific High, the burden of defense seems to rest heavily upon Rust Howard. He's been informed, however, that there is help available when the time comes. Faced with dealing with not one but two fearsome opponents from his past, surely he and Hakuya Suigetsu also holding up at the campus, will need some of that promised back up when Igniz and strange ally, the Ojike no Oni make their appearance leading a unit of armed troops. - created on 17:27:55 03/08/2009 by Hakuya and last modified on 17:29:12 03/28/2009. Cast: Igniz, Hakuya, Rust, Kichiga, and Rolento.
Lockdown : Beasts from the Deep - Returning to Southtown, independently, as Mizuki Kamigawa and the swimming coach-star of Taiyo, Nagare Namikawa. They happen to meet in front of City Hall... at the same time that a large tank attempts to destroy it! What will happen?? - created on 18:17:47 03/08/2009 by Mizuki and last modified on 11:08:36 03/09/2009. Cast: Mizuki, Leviathan, and Nagare.
Lockdown : Round Up - Ichiro and Frei mind the Church Yard after their escape from the YFCC rampages. With nowhere else to turn, they make watch there, only to have the Shadaloo tankette Scylla and probationary agent Vyle come for their heads. Unfortunately, things don't end too well, either for the two or the church yard itself. - created on 18:23:14 03/08/2009 by Vyle and last modified on 11:43:55 03/16/2009. Cast: Frei, Vyle, Scylla, and Ichiro.
Lockdown : You Can Fight City Hall - City Hall, the center of Southtown's would-be prominent governing body -- and recently renovated by way of Howard Enterprises -- is under siege. Lord Vega and the forces of Shadaloo would seek to demolish it entirely, as a message to the whole of the once-proud city: there is no hope. Ryu and Ken Masters would disagree. Happenstance and the words of a comrade have brought the vagabond and his rich American friend to Southtown in the midst of its struggles, an x-factor among the chaos. Vega, with the Spanish assassin Balrog, has primed himself to take out the would-be heart of Southtown and bring everything to anarchy -- but will Ryu and Ken prove to be the eternal thorn in his side, or simply another obstacle to overcome...? - created on 20:06:34 03/08/2009 by Balrog and last modified on 22:49:21 04/10/2009. Cast: Ken, Ryu, Vega, and Balrog.
Lockdown : Infinitum Nihil - The tides of war are unrelenting. Faced with the prospect of utter chaos in Southtown, those who before defended the YFCC and their compatriots devote themselves to forging a new safe haven for those displaced by the combat, as Hotaru Futaba provides her own family estate as a refuge. Yet even this oasis draws the attention of the mechanized armies rampaging through the city. What is their objective in battering down the gates to this place of asylum? Who is the enigmatic foe leading their forces? Hotaru, side by side with loyal friends Alma Towazu and Shurui Chiang, fights to defend the innocent and to learn the truth. Yet though their efforts are formidable, little is resolved by the destruction and subsequent mysterious abduction. What are the motives of the powers that be? Does any hero exist who can penetrate the infinite void at the heart of this battle...? - created on 20:12:48 03/08/2009 by Alma and last modified on 12:17:11 03/21/2009. Cast: Hotaru, Alma, Invader, Charybdis, Shurui, and Seth15.
Lockdown : Just Be Reasonable - As Pacific High threatens to share the same fate as Gedo, Yurika Kirishima has received assistance from Shadaloo in the form of its operative -- Juli -- to gut the school of its best fighters to ensure its total surrender and compliance. However, the hunkering students in the auditorium find an unlikely hero in the visiting Taiyo student Kyosuke Kagami, who emerges to try to stop the two. There, he also finds his own assistance (and marriage proposal) in an unlikely ally (wife) of Pacific's own resident trickster, Pás, who happens to think war is the best cure for boredom... - created on 21:50:19 03/08/2009 by Pas and last modified on 16:37:12 03/28/2009. Cast: Kyosuke, Pas, Yurika, and Juli.
Lockdown : Priorities - After the fall of Gedo High, Tenma hid out to recuperate from his injuries, and to try to clear his head. Pás, however, still wasn't done trying to track the Guardian King down, and not even having been shot was about to stop her. Two teenagers who live their lives with carefully created personae come dangerously close to a genuine emotional moment... Until Pás runs for it. Chicks, am I right, fellas? - created on 18:53:59 03/09/2009 by Tenma and last modified on 11:44:06 03/16/2009.
Lockdown : I Thought We Were Tight - Assault on Taiyo! Brian Battler, Kurenai Takayanagi, and the NESTS Agent Eclipse attempt to take the school--but Brian gets taken out early, which forces the other two to adjust their strategy... - created on 20:41:53 03/09/2009 by Kurenai and last modified on 11:44:17 03/16/2009. Cast: HeavyD, Brian, Roberto, Kurenai, and Eclipse.
Lockdown : Spin Control - Rugal Bernstein and his mercenaries arrive to take control of the Howard-owned news subsidiary and broadcast center, only to face opposition from the unlikeliest of sources. A long-simmered betrayal, the sacrifice of a stray dog, and the unsheathing of a weapon forged from the legacy of the Suiryuu.... - created on 22:52:28 03/09/2009 by Adelheid and last modified on 07:58:29 05/02/2009. Cast: Adelheid, Jiro, Alan, Rugal, and SkyNoah.
Lockdown : The Masked Doll - While having kept relatively low profile around Southtown since its invasion, Marisol HAS been around. Sticking to Pacific, she's taken it upon herself to try and keep things safe and in check. But the arrival of a strange masked woman proves that no place in Southtown is truly spared. - created on 02:05:01 03/10/2009 by Marisol and last modified on 13:16:06 03/10/2009. Cast: Marisol and Decapre.
Lockdown : Freedom At Last? - So, what happens when Ryuhaku Todoh takes a particular shine to any of his students? Nothing sexy. Possibly nothing even humane! Yet, Roland S. Brown is more than but a mere student. He, like his fellow student Daniel, more than surpasses his expectations (when Todoh recalls what they even were to begin with in his pride-drunk haze) and goes forth boldly into the warzone that is Southtown a new man, cleansed of past weaknesses to go save the world of martial arts at lar--- pffthahahaha, oh, who are we kidding. - created on 18:02:57 03/14/2009 by Todoh and last modified on 14:48:13 03/19/2009. Cast: Todoh and Roland.
Lockdown : Front Page Splash - Domino and Zach managed to find each other in the chaos permeating the city, and decided to ally up to take on whatever lies ahead. The STBC News Studio has come under the arrest of Nests and put under guard by none other than Angel and a haplessly abused trooper. Will the newly-paired duo manage to defeat the skilled femme fatale and her cohort and liberate the building, or will this be the end of their vigilante heroics? - created on 18:25:45 03/14/2009 by Drake and last modified on 20:15:23 03/26/2009. Cast: Angel, Drake, Zach, and Invader2.
Lockdown : Jaguar Hunting - Cross Shadaloo, and you pay the piper sooner or later. No matter who you are. Adon's interference in the YFCC operation does not go unnoticed, nor shall it go unpunished. A team composed of the calculating doll Marz and the vicious Devil of Koga is sent to hunt down the Jungle Emperor of Muay Thai and communicate the error of his ways. Can Adon stand against these assassins? - created on 16:13:28 03/15/2009 by Marise and last modified on 14:47:40 03/19/2009. Cast: Marise, Marz, and Adon.
Lockdown : Prison Break - Chang comes to free Choi from prison - and Yamazaki! - created on 18:36:16 03/15/2009 by Chang and last modified on 11:47:24 03/16/2009. Cast: Choi, Yamazaki, and Chang.
Lockdown : Homecoming - War allows for many opportunities. Through conflict comes the chance to settle old scores, or carry out vendettas that have been nursed for years into a festering, undeniable urge for vengeance. Rock Howard wants revenge, and if he has to tear down every bit of Geese Howard's empire to do it, then maybe that is the best -- the only -- way to go about it. In the turmoil of conflict, Rock has found guidance and direction in the hand of an old ally, in the form of a target: Southsynd's Third in Command, the Chrome Dome Don, Mr. Big. But when Rock finds he has bitten off more than he can chew, is there anyone who can spare him from his predicament...? (PS I STOLE THE DESC PSS SS WINS) - created on 21:01:33 03/16/2009 by Mr.Big and last modified on 23:59:08 03/24/2009. Cast: Rock, Mr.Big, K', and Raiden.
Lockdown : Wanted - While the attempt to secure the YFCC as a foothold deep in Southtown was ultimately overthrown, it did serve to effectively bring a lot of the more powerful threats against the invasion out of the woodwork. Reports were reviewed, debriefings held, and new plans to recover from this setback have been put in motion. But part of locking down the city requires teaching those who fought back that there will be repercussions. Kula Daimond and her superior officer, Zero, have been dispatched to hunt down and deal with two of the larger threats to make their presence known: Kyo Kusanagi and ex-NESTS project, Maxima. Of course, with high value targets like these, the orders for the NESTS operatives are explicitly clear: Take those two alive. - created on 22:44:37 03/16/2009 by Zero and last modified on 03:02:49 03/28/2009. Cast: Kula, Maxima, Kyo, and Zero.
Lockdown : Breaking Headlines - While the studio proper is overrun, between both forcing out the enemy and attempting to gain entry, someone needs to help protect and usher out the people within. International vigilante of justice / pop star finds herself in the rather unfortunate position of providing a wall of defense for the workers within the the News Studio's crew lounge as they make a panicked exit. The only way into that lounge through conventional means? Through the prop room, that Athena has so valiantly taken up as her proverbial line-in-the-sand. And who must the tiny but brave Athena provide a wall against? ... The mountain of muscle, the former Emperor of Muay Thai, Sagat, and his companion, the Doll Aprile. The odds are overwhelming, even for a defiant young woman like Athena... but perhaps, just perhaps, she is not alone...?! - created on 20:24:53 03/17/2009 by Aprile and last modified on 20:15:44 03/26/2009. Cast: Tran, Athena, Sagat, and Aprile.
Lockdown : Don't Let Your Guard Down - With his forces spread thin throughout the city, Geese's ability to budget and position his manpower is being put to the test. But has he kept in mind the towering symbol of his power right in the heart of Southtown? The masterminds behind this invasion are tracking the whereabouts of his strongest minions by the minute. It's just a matter of waiting for each and every one of them to step away from Geese Tower before 'R''s Cody Travers and NESTS excitable project, K9999, are set loose upon the tower itself. The goal of the incursion is to make a mess in Geese Howard's house. While the King of Southtown himself isn't the target of the attack, an opportunity to catch him off guard should certainly not be passed up on. Of course, cornering the man in his own fortress might just make him all the more dangerous... - created on 20:43:23 03/17/2009 by Geese and last modified on 02:39:05 03/31/2009. Cast: K9999, Geese, Cody, and Shihong.
Lockdown : Unhand That Sandvich! - With so many people falling back to the more easily fortified campus, the stockpile of food that has been gathered in Taiyo's cafeteria is actually an item of some importance. Without food reserves, those seeking refuge at Taiyo will be forced to venture off campus in search of food. Which is why the place has become something of a target. While initially only attacked by small units of troops easily handled by whoever was stuck on guard duty at the time, it seems the invading force has decided to kick it up a level by dispatching NESTS' Candy Diamond and Shadaloo's Decapre to destroy Taiyo's cafeteria. With the recently displaced Tenma Kiryuu and Flora Akahana's turn to stand guard just starting, it will be up to them to save the food supply! - created on 21:52:11 03/17/2009 by Tenma and last modified on 17:00:01 03/29/2009. Cast: Candy, Tenma, Decapre, and Flora.
Lockdown : On Common Ground - In the midst of Southtown's darkest of hours, Rolento Schugerg requests audience of the Ikari Warriors' CO, Heidern. Odd and most unexpected, considering their past, Heidern chooses not to ignore the invitation and, instead, provides an ear--and, perhaps, a helping hand of sorts during the 'war.' - created on 19:53:25 03/18/2009 by Heidern and last modified on 14:47:51 03/19/2009. Cast: Heidern and Rolento.
Lockdown : Not in my House - Foxy and Juni perform a strike on the Taiyo Dome, hoping to disable a rallying point for those fighters struggling against the invasion. What they aren't prepared for are Gan and Hayato, with Hayato working on his home turf and in a bad mood. The lesson of the day? Don't mess with Taiyo! - created on 20:28:46 03/19/2009 by Hayato and last modified on 19:47:01 03/27/2009. Cast: Foxy, Gan, Hayato, and Juni.
Lockdown : The Faceless One - A new arrival finds Southtown in interesting times. Who is this scythe-wielding young man? For what purpose has he come to this war-torn city? What is it that the Devil of Koga finds so compelling about him? Who are the Mugan? And what has the Devil hired the young man to do? This new arrival brings with him many questions as his story begins. - created on 00:08:48 03/22/2009 by Marise and last modified on 20:03:19 03/23/2009. Cast: Marise and Maeda.
Lockdown : Stop the Press - As the combined invasion forces lay siege to the STBC news station, its defenders make a last-ditch defense of the civilians in the production room. The mighty Siberian Bear, the Red Cyclone himself, Zangief stands together with the bold detective Daniel to fight back an army of Invaders. But are they ready for NESTs newest creation? The latest K' clone and wielder of stolen Kusanagi flame? The one known only as Nameless? An incredible battle ensues.. - created on 16:55:43 03/22/2009 by Nameless and last modified on 20:03:31 03/23/2009. Cast: Invader, Daniel, Nameless, and Zangief.
Lockdown : Purge the Heretics - The god of NESTS, seeing over his attempt to stem resistance amongst Southtown takes the war to a particular place usually seen as neutral. Igniz marches on the Southtown Hospital before being waylaid by both HeavyD and Yuno. The two rise up against the god of NESTS but themselves quickly overpowered. Igniz, now with control of the hospital, has an unlimited supply of DNA and capital for his plans. Nothing good can come of this. - created on 14:29:07 03/23/2009 by Igniz and last modified on 20:03:47 03/23/2009. Cast: HeavyD, Igniz, and Yuno.
Lockdown : Oneechanbadrama Gaiden - In the heroic effort to relocate those displaced by the escalating conflict to the sanctuary of the Futaba Estate, Alma Towazu finds himself, one case of mistaken identity and surely an instance of divine intervention later, pitted against his most, er, formidable foes yet: the Bikini Samurai Squad, eccentric sisters Kaida and Shika Inoue. Frantic battling becomes desperate attempts at reconciliation and comedy collides headlong with drama until, when the dust settles, the psychic finds himself with one sister in tow and the other marking him for death, quite distracted from the war he's supposed to be fighting. The important lesson learned here? When faced with a falling out between bikini-clad twins, there's nothing an Alluring Hit won't solve. ...Okay, so that's not really the lesson. - created on 03:50:31 03/24/2009 by Alma and last modified on 20:16:10 03/26/2009. Cast: Alma, Kaida, and Shika.
Lockdown : Disrupting Supplies - Now that the occupying forces have established at least one Southtown foothold at Gedo a supply chain has been formed between the harbor and the occupied campus. Ships, loaded with weapons, body armor, and more troops, pull in and out of the harbor under the direction of Shadaloo's vast war resources. Quite aware that the harbor will likely be a target of those seeking to disrupt their presence in Southtown, Shadaloo's Killer Bee, Cammy, and bat wielding Cracker Jack are overseeing security at the port. Surely no one would try to meddle in the shipping process with two such formidable Shadaloo operatives on site, would they? - created on 20:31:03 03/24/2009 by Cammy and last modified on 21:49:41 03/27/2009. Cast: Urien, C.Jack, Cammy, and Mary.
Lockdown : Strays No More - Alma Towazu has lost much during this ordeal: the YFCC once more, and now his sworn sister and close friend Hotaru Futaba, kidnapped before his very eyes by the invaders that have splintered and destroyed the city that he calls home. Only one man can restore that sense of home that Alma treasures, the other person with whom the psychic hero has forged bonds of sincere trust: Jiro Kasagi, the Stray Dog. These two, so different yet united by and through their journeys for purpose, were once both stray dogs, in their own way; that is what drew them together. Now, in another fated meeting and rematch, they prove that they are strays no more-- they are Glory Hounds, and will become seekers of justice and of truth too, in the face of a chaos that would consume everything they hold dear. - created on 22:06:45 03/24/2009 by Alma and last modified on 20:16:41 03/26/2009. Cast: Alma and Jiro.
Lockdown : With Friends Like These - War is chaos, and chaos brings opportunity. For Alma Towazu, it is an opportunity to fight and suffer with courage for his heartfelt ideals; for Adon, it is an opportunity to advance himself while others are distracted by the discord. Neo League? In wartime, in the midst of the final stage of the YFCC's evacuation? The former has no time for the machinations of the latter. But an insidious ambush takes a turn for the bizarre when another emerges abruptly onto the scene, determined to seize upon an opportunity to further his own cause-- and take revenge upon a traitor. - created on 18:01:32 03/25/2009 by Alma and last modified on 00:39:57 05/04/2009. Cast: Alma, Urien, and Adon.
Lockdown : Clock's Ticking - The Elite Justice High is another stronghold that needs to be cracked. But not all fights need to be fought fairly. Infiltrating the campus with an array of explosives technology, a squad of 'R' soldiers, escorted by the fearsome yet beautiful Mature, make their way to the basement of the main building. There they intend to plant enough explosives to turn the building into a smoldering crater. Never getting a break in the midst of all this turmoil, it's up to Principal Imawano to put a stop to this plot to wreck his prestigious school! - created on 21:25:42 03/25/2009 by Mature and last modified on 20:16:57 03/26/2009. Cast: Mature, Invader, and Raizo.
Lockdown : Oneechanbadrama Redux - What is the meaning of pride? On the desolate streets of a Southtown still in lockdown, Alma Towazu, saddled with one of a pair of sisters, is confronted violently with this question when the second returns with vengeance in mind. For Alma, who would prefer a more transcendent dignity to mere respect, pride is when he refuses to accept that, despite his most soulful efforts, circumstances decree that he cannot make himself understood. For Shika, impatient with to her trivial matters in a time of war, pride is perhaps simply not having to wear some very awkward -- but stylish! -- shoes. But what is pride for Kaida, what does she seek through revenge? A definition may yet be forged in the heat of battle... - created on 04:26:40 03/26/2009 by Alma and last modified on 18:40:08 05/06/2009. Cast: Alma, Kaida, and Shika.
Lockdown : You're Doing It Wrong! - Igniz was chased away from Pacific High, leaving only Rolento Schugerg standing to its (unlikely) defense. He was not pleased. A man who runs tight numbers, weighing the odds while detached from the emotion and intensity that so many choose to use as their means of strength. Is this truly unacceptable in war? From within a safehouse, Rolento makes his case to Pacific schoolteacher Howard Rust and Guardian King Hakuya Suigetsu, two whom chose to stay and fight against his orders - and suffered grievous injury. They're doing things his way from here on out... or else. - created on 20:27:30 03/26/2009 by Rust and last modified on 23:11:46 03/26/2009. Cast: Hakuya, Rust, and Rolento.
Lockdown : Harsh Lesson - Numbered among those who stood up to fight against the Shadaloo directed assault on the YFCC, Vanessa has joined the list of fights targeted for counter attack. With her history with the NESTS cartel, it was only fitting that one of their finest was dispatched to deal with her. Thus enter the elite researcher and deadly swordswoman Diana, with the Cartel's impressive array of surveillance technology at her fingertips. Vanessa /will/ be found. And she will be taught a lesson: Stay out of the affairs of NESTS, unless she wants to end up like her deceased beloved. - created on 23:17:50 03/26/2009 by Vanessa and last modified on 12:06:34 03/28/2009. Cast: Vanessa and Diana.
Lockdown : Recovery - Following the brutal attack on the hospital, Yuno and D! have retreated to the comparative safety of a small backstreet shop in Chinatown. There to rest, recuperate, and lick their wounds. The temptation to lapse into depression at his own helplessness is great, though... until! A surprise visit from a friend helps to smooth over some of the emotional damage. Of course... how long it'll take D! to recover from his terrible injuries remains the real concern... - created on 11:51:43 03/27/2009 by Yuno and last modified on 19:59:14 04/18/2009.
Lockdown : Choi and Chang Ride Again - Choi and Chang catch up in the woods outside Southtown. - created on 16:37:17 03/27/2009 by Chang and last modified on 19:46:29 03/27/2009.
Lockdown : Krazy Koreans - May Lee confronts the dangerous Choi and Chang! - created on 19:15:00 03/28/2009 by Chang and last modified on 17:01:14 03/29/2009.
Lockdown : Heavy T! - The forest. A great place to get away from it all. A somewhat less great place after the forces that have invaded Southtown have taken measures to ensure people don't escape this way. An even less great place when you have Ryuhaku Todoh skulking around. Heavy D!, unsure of himself after his failure to help save the hospital from Igniz, encounters the master(?) martial artist by chance and also by fist, taking many chances with said fist before it has the chance to fall to another fist... or something. - created on 18:12:39 04/01/2009 by Todoh and last modified on 22:49:07 04/01/2009. Cast: HeavyD and Todoh.
Lockdown : "Oh Danny Boy", or "On the Vyle'd Side" - Daniel Jack is tending to the gardens at the Todoh Dojo, when along comes the Vyle-est of Dojo Destroyers this side of a CWA ring. Making a mockery of martial arts and not just Todoh-ryuu, the venomous luchador tries to belittle and demean the great student of Todoh....does he succeed, or is the power of Kasane Ate enough to push him back? - created on 21:04:32 04/02/2009 by Vyle and last modified on 12:44:49 04/07/2009. Cast: Vyle and Daniel.
Lockdown : The Devil's Due - It was only a matter of time. Tenma finally finds a spare moment in the unfolding war to look for his seperated friends, Hakuya and Kenji. What he finds instead, is a world of pain. The Devil of Koga finally corners Tenma at last. Catching him alone and without his friends to back him up. Can he survive the Devil's vengeance? ... Revenge is a dish best served cold. - created on 19:52:49 04/03/2009 by Marise and last modified on 13:49:54 04/04/2009. Cast: Marise and Tenma.
Lockdown : Operation Deep Ice - The ousted Gedo students continue to fight for their home school. Only, their strikes back against the NESTS occupiers are not the random, reckless forays of unguided school children. They're too organized, too effective. One man is likely to be to blame: Daigo Kazama. And it is with the intent of eliminating this thorn in the occupation's side that Kula Diamond seeks him out... - created on 22:32:32 04/04/2009 by Kula and last modified on 23:27:57 05/02/2009. Cast: Kula and Daigo.
Lockdown : Reach Out For The Truth - Howard Rust and Hakuya Suigetsu have been forcibly recruited into Rolento's war efforts after the standoff at Pacific. It's something that doesn't settle well with either of them, having gotten a small primer of the way he operates personally. Given but a few days to recover before they are to deploy, the two take advantage of the temporary peace (among some dead guys) to touch on a few things. Though the war's events see them in Rolento's lockdown, perhaps the two of them can find way to revelations that have long since eluded their grasp. - created on 22:09:19 04/06/2009 by Rust and last modified on 04:30:31 04/07/2009. Cast: Hakuya and Rust.
Lockdown : Follow-Up Call - HOUSE CALL! Unknown assailants ruin what is supposed to be a nice and relaxing day at the SECRET base. But it's not so secret now that Angel and K9999 have torn through it, kicked down the door, and shaken the place up! What happens is ... violence of course! But who shall triumph over this landscaping nightmare?! - created on 19:56:45 04/10/2009 by Mary and last modified on 12:36:17 04/20/2009. Cast: Angel, K9999, Urien, and Mary.
Lockdown : Parting Ways - With D! back up on his feet, tensions run high. What should the intrepid trio do now? Is it too dangerous to start moving against the evil assaulting Southtown? Should they work together, or stand apart? Eventually, some tough decisions are made... but, now that D! is back on his feet, and the individuals are starting to work through their own issues, are they really going to sit back and do nothing?! Who can say! It sure would stop all the broken bones and organ damage, after all... - created on 12:26:45 04/18/2009 by Yuno and last modified on 20:01:19 04/18/2009.
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Watch The Afghan Whigs Play Kimmel
The Afghan Whigs on Jimmy Kimmel Live
News September 20, 2012 9:02 AM By Tom Breihan
A few months ago, the reunited Afghan Whigs made their first late-night TV appearance in years, bringing their cover of the minor soul classic "See And Don't See" to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon. Last night, they turned up on the big outdoor stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live! and dug a little deeper into their catalog, playing "My Enemy," from 1996's Black Love, and "Uptown Again," from 1998's 1965, staying in fine boozy form throughout. Watch both songs below, and be warned that "Uptown Again" cuts off a bit early.
(via The Audio Perv)
The Afghan Whigs headline and curate this weekend's ATP I'll Be Your Mirror Festival in New York City.

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Telecom Italia to fight order to exit Argentina
Telecom Italia has announced it will appeal against an Argentine Competition Authority order that it must sell its stake in Telecom Argentina parent company Sofora SA.
The authority has ruled that Telecom Italia has too much power in the local telecom market. The operator has indirect ties to Telefonica SA, which controls Telecom Argentina's main competitor, Telefonica de Argentina.
The authority has given Telecom Italia until August 25 to divest its stake in Sofora, and has threatened to take a more active role if no action has been taken by February 25.
But Telecom Italia has vowed to fight the order. "It is Telecom Italia's conviction that each and every ruling reached thus far by the Argentine authorities concerning the divestment of its assets is illegitimate and unjust," the company said in a statement.
"In Argentina is taking place a clear violation of rights and damage to the legacy of an Italian Group which has operated successfully in the country for 15 years," CEO Franco Bernabe added.
The company has said it had no involvement in the alleged breaches the authority's order is based on, and has filed a petition for the resolution to be declared null and void.
Telecom Italia owns half of Sofora, with the other half owned by Argentine company the Werethein Group.


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Irish Family Planning Association to provide abortion services from January 7th
Referral pathway must be finalised by HSE before service can begin, says medical director
Fri, Dec 21, 2018, 19:01
Dr Caitriona Henchion, Irish Family Planning Association medical director: 'Most important is the referral pathway.' File photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
The Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA) is to start providing abortion services from January 7th – but only if the proper supports are in place.
Having completed its preparations for providing abortions, the IFPA intends to begin the service at its clinics in Dublin city centre and Tallaght next month "as long as the key elements of HSE services are finalised".
"Our abortion care service can only begin as planned if the medication and pregnancy tests are supplied on time, and the protocols for rhesus testing and the provision of anti-D are finalised," medical director, Dr Caitriona Henchion, said. "Most important is the referral pathway.
"Our clinics will be providing early medical abortions up to nine weeks' gestation. Patients who have their first appointment with us and are between nine and 12 weeks' pregnant will need to be referred for hospital care. We cannot arrange those first appointments until we are certain those referral pathways are in place."
The organisation said it would continue to provide its crisis pregnancy counselling and post-abortion care services. "We will also continue to give support and information to women and girls who will need to travel abroad for care because they fall outside the provisions of the legislation," said chief executive Niall Behan.
Mr Behan said the IFPA was proud to be at the vanguard of the new services after campaigning for abortion rights for decades.
"The IFPA has been advocating for full reproductive healthcare in Ireland for 50 years," he noted. "The organisation was founded at a time when even basic contraception was illegal in this country. We're now at a place where we can provide safe and legal abortion care for women and girls in Ireland and this is truly momentous. We've been working hard to ensure that we can deliver the best possible care."
The new service had been developed in an "extremely tight timeframe" set by the Minister for Health Simon Harris, he said. "The onus is on the Department of Health and the HSE to ensure that women who seek abortion care have timely access and don't encounter any barriers."
The Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Bill 2018 which legislates for the provision of abortion for the first time in the history of the State was signed into law by President Michael D Higgins on Thursday.
Caitriona Henchion
Niall Behan
Irish Family Planning Association


Join us for this fun and informative networking happy hour and station tours. You will have a chance to meet the reporters and get an up close view of Channel 8- PBS, and KUHF -Houston Public Radio.
This event is open to both PRSA members and nonmembers. Appetizers will be served; cash bar available.
Some of your subscribers may be interested in this workshop: How the Changing Media Changes Minds. Please spread the word. Thanks!
Thanx for sharing the info. I'll look into it for myself.


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package client

import (
	"context"
	"io"

	"github.com/google/gapid/core/event"
	"github.com/google/gapid/core/event/task"
	"github.com/google/gapid/core/log"
	"github.com/google/gapid/core/log/log_pb"
	"github.com/google/gapid/core/net/grpcutil"
	"github.com/google/gapid/gapis/api"
	"github.com/google/gapid/gapis/service"
	"github.com/google/gapid/gapis/service/path"
	"github.com/google/gapid/gapis/stringtable"
	"github.com/pkg/errors"
	"google.golang.org/grpc"
)

// Client is the interface used for service calls.
type Client interface {
	service.Service

	// Close closes the client connection.
	Close() error
}

// Bind creates a new rpc client using conn for communication.
func Bind(conn *grpc.ClientConn) Client {
	return &client{service.NewGapidClient(conn), conn.Close}
}

// New creates a new client using c for communication.
func New(c service.GapidClient) service.Service {
	return &client{c, func() error { return nil }}
}

type client struct {
	client service.GapidClient
	close  func() error
}

func (c *client) Close() error { return c.close() }

func (c *client) Ping(ctx context.Context) error {
	_, err := c.client.Ping(ctx, &service.PingRequest{})
	return err
}

func (c *client) GetServerInfo(ctx context.Context) (*service.ServerInfo, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetServerInfo(ctx, &service.GetServerInfoRequest{})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetInfo(), nil
}

func (c *client) CheckForUpdates(ctx context.Context, includePrereleases bool) (*service.Release, error) {
	res, err := c.client.CheckForUpdates(ctx, &service.CheckForUpdatesRequest{
		IncludePrereleases: includePrereleases,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetRelease(), nil
}

func (c *client) Get(ctx context.Context, p *path.Any, r *path.ResolveConfig) (interface{}, error) {
	res, err := c.client.Get(ctx, &service.GetRequest{
		Path:   p,
		Config: r,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetValue().Get(), nil
}

func (c *client) Set(ctx context.Context, p *path.Any, v interface{}, r *path.ResolveConfig) (*path.Any, error) {
	res, err := c.client.Set(ctx, &service.SetRequest{
		Path:   p,
		Value:  service.NewValue(v),
		Config: r,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	return res.GetPath(), nil
}

func (c *client) Follow(ctx context.Context, p *path.Any, r *path.ResolveConfig) (*path.Any, error) {
	res, err := c.client.Follow(ctx, &service.FollowRequest{
		Path:   p,
		Config: r,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetPath(), nil
}

func (c *client) Profile(
	ctx context.Context,
	pprof, trace io.Writer,
	memorySnapshotInterval uint32,
) (stop func() error, err error) {

	stream, err := c.client.Profile(ctx)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	req := &service.ProfileRequest{MemorySnapshotInterval: memorySnapshotInterval}
	if pprof != nil {
		req.Pprof = true
	}
	if trace != nil {
		req.Trace = true
	}

	if err := stream.Send(req); err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}

	waitForEOF := task.Async(ctx, func(ctx context.Context) error {
		for {
			r, err := stream.Recv()
			if err != nil {
				if errors.Cause(err) == io.EOF {
					return nil
				}
				return err
			}
			if err := r.GetError(); err != nil {
				return err.Get()
			}
			if len(r.Pprof) > 0 && pprof != nil {
				pprof.Write(r.Pprof)
			}
			if len(r.Trace) > 0 && trace != nil {
				trace.Write(r.Trace)
			}
		}
	})

	stop = func() error {
		// Tell the server we want to stop profiling.
		if err := stream.Send(&service.ProfileRequest{}); err != nil {
			return err
		}
		return waitForEOF()
	}

	return stop, nil
}

func (c *client) GetPerformanceCounters(ctx context.Context) (string, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetPerformanceCounters(ctx, &service.GetPerformanceCountersRequest{})
	if err != nil {
		return "", err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return "", err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetData(), nil
}

func (c *client) GetProfile(ctx context.Context, name string, debug int32) ([]byte, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetProfile(ctx, &service.GetProfileRequest{
		Name:  name,
		Debug: debug,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetData(), nil
}

func (c *client) GetAvailableStringTables(ctx context.Context) ([]*stringtable.Info, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetAvailableStringTables(ctx, &service.GetAvailableStringTablesRequest{})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetTables().List, nil
}

func (c *client) GetStringTable(ctx context.Context, i *stringtable.Info) (*stringtable.StringTable, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetStringTable(ctx, &service.GetStringTableRequest{
		Table: i,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetTable(), nil
}

func (c *client) ImportCapture(ctx context.Context, name string, data []byte) (*path.Capture, error) {
	res, err := c.client.ImportCapture(ctx, &service.ImportCaptureRequest{
		Name: name,
		Data: data,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetCapture(), nil
}

func (c *client) ExportCapture(ctx context.Context, p *path.Capture) ([]byte, error) {
	res, err := c.client.ExportCapture(ctx, &service.ExportCaptureRequest{
		Capture: p,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetData(), nil
}

func (c *client) LoadCapture(ctx context.Context, path string) (*path.Capture, error) {
	res, err := c.client.LoadCapture(ctx, &service.LoadCaptureRequest{
		Path: path,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetCapture(), nil
}

func (c *client) SaveCapture(ctx context.Context, capture *path.Capture, path string) error {
	res, err := c.client.SaveCapture(ctx, &service.SaveCaptureRequest{
		Capture: capture,
		Path:    path,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return err.Get()
	}
	return nil
}

func (c *client) ExportReplay(ctx context.Context, capture *path.Capture, device *path.Device, path string, opts *service.ExportReplayOptions) error {
	res, err := c.client.ExportReplay(ctx, &service.ExportReplayRequest{
		Capture: capture,
		Path:    path,
		Device:  device,
		Options: opts,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return err.Get()
	}
	return nil
}

func (c *client) GetDevices(ctx context.Context) ([]*path.Device, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetDevices(ctx, &service.GetDevicesRequest{})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetDevices().List, nil
}

func (c *client) GetDevicesForReplay(ctx context.Context, p *path.Capture) ([]*path.Device, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetDevicesForReplay(ctx, &service.GetDevicesForReplayRequest{
		Capture: p,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetDevices().List, nil
}

func (c *client) GetFramebufferAttachment(
	ctx context.Context,
	repS *service.ReplaySettings,
	cmd *path.Command,
	att api.FramebufferAttachment,
	rs *service.RenderSettings,
	hints *service.UsageHints,
) (*path.ImageInfo, error) {

	res, err := c.client.GetFramebufferAttachment(ctx, &service.GetFramebufferAttachmentRequest{
		ReplaySettings: repS,
		After:          cmd,
		Attachment:     att,
		Settings:       rs,
		Hints:          hints,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetImage(), nil
}

func (c *client) GetLogStream(ctx context.Context, handler log.Handler) error {
	stream, err := c.client.GetLogStream(ctx, &service.GetLogStreamRequest{})
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	h := func(ctx context.Context, m *log_pb.Message) error {
		handler.Handle(m.Message())
		return nil
	}
	return event.Feed(ctx, event.AsHandler(ctx, h), grpcutil.ToProducer(stream))
}

func (c *client) Find(ctx context.Context, req *service.FindRequest, handler service.FindHandler) error {
	stream, err := c.client.Find(ctx, req)
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	h := func(ctx context.Context, m *service.FindResponse) error { return handler(m) }
	return event.Feed(ctx, event.AsHandler(ctx, h), grpcutil.ToProducer(stream))
}

func (c *client) ClientEvent(ctx context.Context, req *service.ClientEventRequest) error {
	_, err := c.client.ClientEvent(ctx, req)
	return err
}

// TraceTargetTreeNode returns a node in the trace target tree for the given device
func (c *client) TraceTargetTreeNode(ctx context.Context, req *service.TraceTargetTreeNodeRequest) (*service.TraceTargetTreeNode, error) {
	res, err := c.client.TraceTargetTreeNode(ctx, req)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetNode(), nil
}

// FindTraceTargets returns trace targets matching the given search parameters.
func (c *client) FindTraceTargets(ctx context.Context, req *service.FindTraceTargetsRequest) ([]*service.TraceTargetTreeNode, error) {
	res, err := c.client.FindTraceTargets(ctx, req)

	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetNodes().GetNodes(), nil
}

type traceHandler struct {
	conn service.Gapid_TraceClient
}

func (c *client) Trace(ctx context.Context) (service.TraceHandler, error) {
	res, err := c.client.Trace(ctx)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	return &traceHandler{res}, nil
}

func (t *traceHandler) Initialize(opts *service.TraceOptions) (*service.StatusResponse, error) {
	err := t.conn.Send(
		&service.TraceRequest{
			Action: &service.TraceRequest_Initialize{
				Initialize: opts,
			}},
	)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	res, err := t.conn.Recv()
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetStatus(), nil
}

func (t *traceHandler) Event(evt service.TraceEvent) (*service.StatusResponse, error) {
	err := t.conn.Send(
		&service.TraceRequest{
			Action: &service.TraceRequest_QueryEvent{
				QueryEvent: evt,
			}},
	)
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	res, err := t.conn.Recv()
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetStatus(), nil
}

func (t *traceHandler) Dispose() {
	t.conn.CloseSend()
}

func (c *client) DCECapture(ctx context.Context, capture *path.Capture, commands []*path.Command) (*path.Capture, error) {
	res, err := c.client.DCECapture(ctx, &service.DCECaptureRequest{
		Capture:  capture,
		Commands: commands,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return nil, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return nil, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetCapture(), nil
}

func (c *client) UpdateSettings(ctx context.Context, req *service.UpdateSettingsRequest) error {
	res, err := c.client.UpdateSettings(ctx, req)
	if err != nil {
		return err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return err.Get()
	}
	return nil
}

func (c *client) GetTimestamps(ctx context.Context, capture *path.Capture, device *path.Device) (interface{}, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetTimestamps(ctx, &service.GetTimestampsRequest{
		Capture: capture,
		Device:  device,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return "", err
	}
	return res, nil
}

func (c *client) GetGraphVisualization(ctx context.Context, capture *path.Capture, format service.GraphFormat) ([]byte, error) {
	res, err := c.client.GetGraphVisualization(ctx, &service.GraphVisualizationRequest{
		Capture: capture,
		Format:  format,
	})
	if err != nil {
		return []byte{}, err
	}
	if err := res.GetError(); err != nil {
		return []byte{}, err.Get()
	}
	return res.GetGraphVisualization(), nil
}

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Structural analysis by electron microscopy of biological macromolecules or macromolecular assemblies embedded in rapidly frozen, vitreous ice has made great advances during the last few years. Electron cryo-microscopy, or cryo-EM, can now be used to analyse the structures of molecules arranged in the form of two-dimensional crystals, helical arrays or as single particles with or without symmetry. Although it has been possible, using crystalline or helical specimens, to reach a resolution adequate to build atomic models (4 A), there is every hope this will soon also be possible with single particles. Small and large single particles present different obstacles to progress.
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Jim or anyone, any comments about driving this shock in the wet compared to the Bilstein?
The replacement washers are being shipped out now.
Mine came in yesterday, along with a few extra conical "lock" washers. One, may be 2, of mine snapped when installing. I had noticed that one had a seam in it when I installed it. I kind-of felt that it would break, so I placed in the middle of the stack. When I was tightening down the nut, before torquing, I heard a ping. Sure enough that washer had snapped. I had not inspected all the washers, only spotted that one at assembly, but had heard a ping on another top-hat, but that could have been a thread pulling past the hat hole. I could not identify another broken washer by sight or dental pic probe, so probably won't bother taking the other 3 apart. The washers are recessed in the top-hat, so I don't believe they could work out, maybe the top or middle could, but not the bottom. So hopefully, I'll get the suspension back on the car this weekend and do setup the following.
Curious if anyone has experimented with different tire pressures with the new suspension?
yes , quite a bit.
Could be. In more recent times I've seen some cars with more "Harry Manning like" ride height. He ran the car on the ground when few else did. Maybe he was ahead of his time and others learned to drive with very little suspension travel.
But Harry always had a hard time keeping the car under him late in the race.
Thanks Danny, I was expecting that with the firm rear shock it would have have had less grip in the wet but i guess its relative to the weight of the car.
Haven't seen any feedback on NA's with Penskes.. Installed and had the car set up from Mickey Carter in Savannah for run at Roebling Rd.. Car feels more steady and planted. Ran about half inch higher to start out with. After 2 practice sessions I went back down the half inch all the way around to the normal ride height. Put some stickers on for qual. Really had a great run. The NA is way more composed with these shocks. To me it is a significant difference in how the car handles the transition into the turns now. No role at all.
Another observation.. New tires... Stickers at Roebling. When I came off track. They still looked almost brand new.. All I did was heat cycle them and ran one good QUAL lap. 1.237. Cool down lap and returned to pits. Still had sticker residue in the channel on the tire.. No roll over of tire material as we all usually see.. Really stumped me..
I am really pleased with the feedback and stability improvements when kicking the car around. Very exciting times. Love the new shocks!
FYI I put in my order about 10 days ago and the shocks and bump stop kit appear to be on back order.
I agree with you on all kinds of stuff... I don't know what your talking about.


My poor little neglected Etsy shop has finally been fluffed up just a little! I should re-name my shop THINGS WITH WINGS, because my two main subject matters are little feathered birdies and be-winged angels.
I'm trying to get into a big juried holiday craft show, and they really want a website or online shop to view for consideration, rather than just a few random pictures. The deadline to register is today. Gulp. So, I've been scrambling to finish up those soldered shadowbox charms that have been started weeks ago, and also scrambling to include a few of my angel paintings in my shop. For the show, I plan to have a bunch of original paintings, but will focus on offering mounted prints and cards. That part isn't done yet, but at least I have scans of everything, including scans of originals that have long been sold. I just need to figure out a production line process for cranking out a lot of inventory, but I realize I just don't work--or even think --that way. Also, my soldered work is so very time-consuming, it's not even funny. I probably make pennies per hour on those sales, but I just truly love making them. Just wish I could crank them out faster, and streamline the process somewhat. I'll get in a groove eventually, I hope. I find out if I've been accepted on September 30, and if I don't make it in, it won't be the end of the world. In fact, it will give me plenty of inventory for the much, much smaller scale holiday show my friend Chris and I do every November.
P.S. Not all of my new stuff is feathered....I've also been playing around with old crusty watch faces and pewter hearts to tuck in my shadowboxes. Not everyone wants to "put a bird on it", I reckon!
Beautiful work! I checked out your Etsy and I don't think those things look clunky together at all! I vote you keep it as-is and just put pendants and paintings in two different sections so it is convenient for the folks who are more interested in one than the other.
Thanks for the input, Kathy! Several others have said keep it all together, too, so that's what I think I'll do.
You're so incredibly talented. I can't imagine why you wouldn't be chosen for this show!
I agree with Kathy, keeping it in the same shop but different sections would also work.
HI Maggie! :-) YEP... it is YOUR Roloff Farm. I couldn't believe how pretty it was out there. Have you seen the big barn out by the little church? HOLY COW! I believe it's original... and couldn't believe how fabulous it was. I could live in it, I swear!
Shannon actually met Mr. Roloff at the place where she goes tanning and gave him her soon to be Hubby's card.. He's a painter and told Mr. Roloff he'd be happy to do some painting out on the farm. I think he's been in quite a few episodes of the re-do. I hadn't seen the show before so when the invitation came with the note that it would be taped for TV I had to buzz right on over and check it out. I still laugh out loud every time I think of Matt asking Amy to give him a big smoochy kiss and she snapped back and said "why"??? Hilarious. So good to know they're doing so well. They were wonderful to the families of the newlyweds and EVERYbody loved them.
Have fun at the pumpkin patch. I think it opens next week. We saw lots of pumpkins up on the hill.
Keeping my fingers crossed for you! I know how stressful it can get at times like this but you have done just about all you can to make your dream come true! And no wonder those charms take so long... your work is perfection! There are quite a few out there don't come close to what you do! The person that buys them will have a piece of quality jewelry!! Best of luck to you!
I accidentally discovered your blog..è I was thunderstruck!
I am experiencing recently soldering creating jewelry, but in Italy there is still little information on the techniques to be used, I do I arrange with some tutorials here and la..Ma one thing I can not understand it, maybe then help me!
How gets the weld creating those shots that I see on your jewelry?
thanks if you can help me ..


October is the BEST for golden light! Laura and Eric made their Traditional Plus elopement extra special by asking the guests to dress in coordinating clothing. Laura looked adorable in her vintage style dress; especially in the golden glow of the October sunset. We planned for a 4:30 ceremony which turned out to be the PERFECT time for the third weekend in October. The bride was walked down the aisle by her father and both couples had their parents present for a truly intimate wedding experience.


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Das Erzbistum San Salvador (, ) ist ein Erzbistum der römisch-katholischen Kirche in El Salvador.

Geschichte
Das Erzbistum wurde am 28. September 1842 durch Papst Gregor XVI. als Bistum San Salvador ("Sancti Salvatoris in America") aus dem Erzbistum Guatemala heraus gegründet. Erster Bischof war Jorge de Viteri y Ungo. Durch Papst Pius X. wurde das Bistum am 11. Februar 1913 zum Erzbistum erhoben; erster Erzbischof war Antonio Adolfo Pérez y Aguilar.

Es wurden mehrere Suffraganbistümer eingerichtet, nämlich das Bistum San Miguel und das Bistum Santa Ana (1913), das Bistum San Vicente (1943), das Bistum Santiago de María (1954), das Bistum Sonsonate (1986), die Bistümer Chalatenango und Zacatecoluca (1987).

Bischöfe von San Salvador
 1843–1846 Jorge de Viteri y Ungo
 1853–1875 Tomás Miguel Pineda y Saldaña
 1875–1885 José Luis Cárcamo y Rodríguez
 1888–1913 Antonio Adolfo Pérez y Aguilar

Erzbischöfe von San Salvador
 1913–1926 Antonio Adolfo Pérez y Aguilar
 1927–1938 José Alfonso Belloso y Sánchez
 1938–1977 Luis Chávez y González
 1977–1980 Oscar Amulfo Romero y Galdamez
 1983–1994 Arturo Rivera y Damas SDB
 1994–2008 Fernando Sáenz Lacalle
 2008– José Luis Escobar Alas

Weblinks
 Homepage des Erzbistums San Salvador (spanisch)
  (englisch)

San Salvador
Organisation (San Salvador)
San Salvador
Gegründet 1842

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Home > Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces > Winter Camps at Parks
Winter Camps at Parks
Winter camps will be held Dec. 27 through Jan. 6 (Closed on December 26, 2022 and January 2, 2023).
General Camps
Week 1 - Dec. 27 - Dec. 30
Week 2 - Dec. 3 - Jan. 6
Ages: 6 - 14 years old
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Early drop-off: 7:30 a.m.
Late pickup: 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Cost: $45 per week*
Registration: $15 (For non-afterschool participants)
*Field trips require additional fees
For additional information contact 786-315-5410.
Spark Games, Arts & Crafts, Recreation Games, and Special Events
In observance of the Holidays, Winter Camps will be closed on:
Monday, Dec. 2
Central Miami-Dade
Continental Park
Kendale Lakes Park
North Trail Park
Rockway Park
Ruben Dario Park
Tropical Estates Park
Westwind Lakes Park
North Miami-Dade
Country Village Park
Highland Oaks Park
South Miami-Dade
Deerwood Bonita Lakes
Hammocks Community Park
South Dade Park
Zoo Miami Winter Camp
Dates: Dec. 26 - Jan. 6, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Free aftercare until 5:30 p.m.)
Winter Camp Week 1 (Dec 26—30): Myths & Tales Around the Zoo
Winter Camp Week 2 (Jan 2—6): New Year, New Zoo!
DETAILS COMING SOON!
Camp Meal Plan
Provided by Zoo Miami's Taste of the Wild catering service! Meal Plan includes a main dish and two sides.
Camp Adopt-an-Animal
Bring home all the fun of Camp and support the Zoo's wildlife enrichment by adopting an animal! Each week will feature a different animal based on the week's activities. Discounted package includes plush animal, certificate of adoption, fact sheet, and animal photo by Ron Magill that will be sent home with your child at the end of the day.
Miami EcoAdventures Winter Camps
Camp Hummingbird at Castellow Hammock Park and Nature Center:
Times: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Address: Castellow Hammock Park and Nature Center – 22301 SW 162 Ave, Miami, FL 33170
Price: $100 per child, plus a one-time annual registration fee of $15
Camp dates and themes:
Week 1: Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 30: STEM Spectacular (Register here)
Week 2: Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Friday, Jan. 6: Eric, I Shrunk the Campers (Register here)
Camp Manatee at Arch Creek Park and Nature Center
Address: Arch Creek Park and Nature Center – 1855 NE 135, North Miami, FL 33181
Week 1: Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 30: Plantapalooza (Register here)
Week 2: Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Friday, Jan. 6: Cold Blooded Creatures (Register here)
Camp Black Bear at AD Barnes Park and Nature Center
Address: AD Barnes Park and Nature Center – 3401 SW 72, Miami, FL 33155
Week 1: Tuesday, Dec. 27 – Friday, Dec. 30: Florida: It's a Wild, Wildlife, Part 1 (Register here)
Week 2: Tuesday, Jan. 3 – Friday, Jan. 6: Florida: It's a Wild, Wildlife, Part 2 (Register here)
Deering Estate
The Deering Estate offers a winter break camp, which aligns with Miami Dade County School's scheduled winter break.
Every camp has a different theme and explores a different aspect of nature, allowing campers to have fun while also learning about different fields of science.
Dates: Dec. 26 - 30; Jan. 2 - 6, 2023
Camp hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Drop off: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Pickup: 4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Rates: $200 per five-day session
For more information, visit Deering Estate or call 305-235-1668 ext. 233.
Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne
The Academy will be offering a daily camp for the students over Thanksgiving break. Students must register for each day individually. All registration is available online.
Nov 21, 22, 23, 25
Half-day: 9 a.m. to noon. $80 per day per student
Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $160 per day per student (lunch included)
Winter Break Camp
The Academy will be offering three weeks of camp this winter break. Students must register for each week separately. All registration is available online.
Week 1: Dec. 19 to 23
Week 3: Jan. 2 to 6
Half-day: 9 a.m. to noon. $400 per student per week
Full-day: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. $800 per student per week (lunch included)
Contact Crandon Golf Academy Director of Instruction Alex Fernandez at 786-253-2548.
Country Club of Miami
Contact Country Club of Miami Golf Academy for more information at 305-829-8456.
Palmetto Golf Course
Dates: Nov. 21 to 23
Ages: 6 to 12 years old
Half-day: 9 a.m. to noon. $200 per student
Contact: email [email protected], call 305-586-1999
Dates: Dec. 19 to 30
9 a.m. to noon. $300 per student
Contact Palmetto Golf Academy Director of Instruction Derrick Payne at 786-897-7533.
Therapeutic Recreation & Inclusion Camps
The following are TCT sites. Winter camp is only for registered participants in afterschool.
Joe & Enid W. Demps Park, 13841 SW 120 St., Miami, FL
Contact: 305-234-1673 or [email protected]
Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24 St., Miami, FL
Camp Matecumbe, 13841 SW 120 St., Miami, FL
Fee based – open enrollment
Highland Oaks Park, 20300 NE 24 Avenue, Miami, FL
Price: $45 per week; $15 registration
Bird Lakes Park, 14365 SW 48 Lane, Miami, FL
$45 per week; $15 registration – This site is only for seasonal camps (summer, spring, winter)
Register for a winter camp
Camps at Parks
Spring Camps at Parks
Summer Camps at Parks
Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces
Maria I. Nardi, Director
Hickman Building
275 NW 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33128


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-- mod_telnet_tlsinfo.lua

module:set_global();
module:depends("admin_telnet");

local console_env = module:shared("/*/admin_telnet/env");
local c2s_sessions = module:shared("/*/c2s/sessions");
local s2s_sessions = module:shared("/*/s2s/sessions");

local function print_tlsinfo(print, session)
	if session.secure then
		local sock = session.conn:socket()
		for k,v in pairs(sock:info()) do
			print(("%20s: %s"):format(k, tostring(v)))
		end
	else
		print(("%20s: %s"):format("protocol", "TCP"))
	end
end

function console_env.c2s:showtls(pat)
	local print = self.session.print;
	for _, session in pairs(c2s_sessions) do
		if not pat or session.full_jid and session.full_jid:find(pat, nil, true) then
			print(session.full_jid or "unauthenticated")
			print_tlsinfo(print, session);
			print""
		end
	end
end

function console_env.s2s:showtls(pat)
	local print = self.session.print;
	for _, session in pairs(s2s_sessions) do
		if not pat or session.from_host == pat or session.to_host == pat then
			if session.direction == "outgoing" then
				print(session.from_host, "->", session.to_host)
			else
				print(session.to_host, "<-", session.from_host)
			end
			print_tlsinfo(print, session);
			print""
		end
	end
end


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India will block licensed international operators
The All-India Gambling Federation (AIGF) has asked the Prime Minister of India to block payments between local players and gambling operators licensed in the international market.
AIGF addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a letter in which she called for limiting the work of licensed international gambling operators. It also highlighted nine online operators, including 1xbet, Betfair.com, Bet365.com, BodogIndia.com and Jeetwin.com, which the federation accuses of accepting bets from Indians, as well as luring citizens in gambling, and putting them at risk of gambling addiction.
The agency claims that the operators are engaged in fraud and violate the laws of India. In Sikkim, online gambling was available by using terminals located in designated areas. It was expected that this step will contribute to the development of tourism.
AIGF also accuses operators of violating the law on the management of foreign currency and the law on the prevention of money laundering.
It seems exaggerated by the federation's claim that international gambling sites represent a threat to national security.
However, AIGF has nothing against Indian gambling operators. The Federation urged Modi to consider a proposal from the Law Commission of India (LCI), which had previously recommended that the central government should legalize and regulate the betting market. It was assumed that only Indian licensed operators will be represented here.
It is worth noting that Jay Sayta, the founder of GLaw and the former secretary general of AIGF, openly criticized the position of the federation, finding it inappropriate.
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Processing English compounds in the first and second language : the influence of the middle morpheme
Murphy, V.
Hayes, J.
Native English speakers tend to exclude regular plural inflection when producing English noun-noun compounds (e.g., rat-eater not rats-eater) while allowing irregular plural inflection within compounds (e.g., mice-eater) (Clahsen, 1995; Gordon, 1985; Hayes, Smith & Murphy, 2005; Lardiere, 1995; Murphy, 2000). Exposure to the input alone has been considered insufficient to explain this dissociation between regular and irregular plurals in compounds because naturally occurring compounds in English rarely have plurals of any type included within them (e.g., Gordon, 1985). However, the constraint on the production of plural inflection in English compounds could be derived from the patterns in which regular plural and possessive morphemes occur in the input. To explore this idea, native adult English speakers and adult Chinese learners of English were asked to process a series of compounds containing different medial morphemes and phonemes. Comparisons were made across compounds with regular and irregular plurals and possessive [-s]. Native speakers (NS) of English processed compounds with medial possessive morphology faster than compounds with medial regular plural morphology. The second language learners did not show the same pattern as the NSs, which could be due to the fact that they had considerably less exposure to the relevant input patterns relative to the NSs. Regular plurals may be excluded before a rightmost noun in English because the pattern "Noun–[-s] morpheme–Noun" is more frequently used for marking possession in English. Irregular plurals do not end in the [-s] morpheme and therefore do not "compete" with the possessive marker and, consequently, may be optionally included in compounds. It is possible, therefore, that the input English learners receive could indeed be sufficient to constrain this aspect of English compound production.
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9922.2009.00555.x


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Houston-area Ukraine student's family makes it to Poland
By Missy Evans Last updated Mar 5, 2022
She says they're now headed to the US Embassy in Germany to find out what options they have for coming over to the US
HOUSTON, Texas — An update from a Houston-area foreign exchange student we told you about earlier this week.
Her family was stuck in Ukraine trying to get to Poland. Desperate to help, the 16-year-old along with her host family started fundraising.
Capturing their last few miles of leaving Ukraine, Anya Arseienko's mother sent her a video of their escape from her hometown of Kyiv as it's under attack by Russian soldiers.
"I just started crying because I was so so happy," Anya said.
Anya, who is a foreign exchange student at Montgomery ISD, says it took several days, but her mom, sister, grandma and great-grandma all finally made it to Poland. News she was desperate to hear.
"They're going from Poland to Germany," Anya said.
"It's just a very unpredictable situation so we feel the best course of action is see if they can apply for something to come over here and just be protected from it," Anya's host father, Brian Boniface said.
Her host father help set up a fundraiser – raising more than 20,000 dollars to help get them here.
"This money will help a lot, and I'm so, so grateful," Anya said.
RELATED: Ukrainian woman shares story after fleeing Russian invasion in Kyiv
But it won't be as simple as catching a flight.
"Other countries like Canada and the UK are taking steps to make family reunification easier," Director of the Women's Rights, Human Rights & Refugees Program at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy Kelsey Norman said.
Norman says right now, most Ukrainians can't come to the US without a visa. But with other countries opening more pathways for Ukrainians, the US could soon follow suit.
"I think if the US doesn't do anything further, it would be very out of pace with what most western nations are doing right now to help support Ukrainians," Norman said.
RELATED: How to help the people of Ukraine: These relief efforts collecting donations
While Anya is relieved her family has made it to Poland, she is still very worried for her father who, under Marshal Law, is forced to stay in Ukraine.
Refugee Services of Texas says they haven't received any Ukrainian refugees since the start of this conflict, but they stand ready to accept any.
But they recommend anyone wanting to come to the US to contact the UN Refugee Agency first.
They released this statement in response to the situation in Ukraine:
Refugee Services of Texas has received no guidance as yet from its national refugee partners on the future need for possible resettlement of refugees from Ukraine.
RST will absolutely be prepared to resettle refugees from Ukraine to Texas should our national refugee partners, working with the US government, authorize our team of professional humanitarians and volunteers to do so.
Refugee Services of Texas has welcomed 26 Ukrainians since 2014. Of that number, 24 were resettled in the Fort Worth area.
Historically, Ukrainians as a population group have resettled in the Pacific Northwest, which continues to be a destination for immigrants from the former Soviet Union, especially Ukraine, because of family ties there.
Refugees are people who have fled war, violence, conflict or persecution and have crossed an international border to find safety in another country. Refugees are defined and protected in international law.
Those who wish to support refugee resettlement efforts are invited to visit Make An Impact at RSTX.org.
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The Alliance Alive is the title of FuRyu's new JRPG on Nintendo 3DS, following The Legend of Legacy. In fact, it's currently being developed by pretty much the same core team as that game (including chara-design and music).
It was originally supposed to be released in a couple of weeks, on March 30th, but it looks like players looking to get their Bravely Default-like fix will have to be a bit more patient: FuRyu announced today that its release was delayed.
Instead of March 30th, The Alliance Alive will now be released on June 22nd. As usual, this delay is (officially!) due to quality concerns: the publisher has determined that further improvements in quality were required before the game was ready for release. Unfortunately, that's all that was said about the delay, and we don't really know which parts required more work to be completed.
To compensate fans for this delay, FuRyu is going to include a special soundtrack album and a set of 5 Nintendo 3DS Themes to their early purchase bonuses for the game.
The Alliance Alive (3DS) will now be released on June 22nd in Japan, instead of March 30th. Unfortunately, no western release has been announced so far.


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Skywind total conversion mod gets an impressive new trailer
By Fraser Brown 2019-07-02T13:35:14Z
And it's been ported over to Skyrim Special Edition.
Skywind, the Skyrim-Morrowind total conversion mod, is almost as old the game it's being built with. The first screenshots of the ambitious project appeared all the way back in 2012, and judging by the latest trailer, the project has made some leaps since then. Give it a watch above.
It's a whirlwind tour of Vvardenfell, giving us a quick look at several memorable locations, like the Ashlands and Balmora, along with the beasties that inhabit that eccentric island, including everyone's favourite: the silt strider. Those are some vistas. I love Skyrim's towering mountains and dense forests, but it's not nearly as interesting a place as Vvardenfell, or as varied. Exploring in Morrowind was such a trip because it all felt extremely alien, and Skywind has definitely captured that look.
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To give you an idea of how far it's come, take a peek at how it looked six or so years ago:
(Image credit: Skywind)
And here's what it looks like now:
You might recognise the voice actor playing Azura, too, as Lani Minella has provided voices for both Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls Online's Morrowind expansion, as well as a multitude of other games, including God of War and World of Warcraft. The theme, meanwhile, is a remix of the original Morrowind theme, composed by Fredrik Jonasson. It's still capable of making me shiver. Check out the whole OST on Jonasson's bandcamp page.
There's still no word on when the team hopes to complete the mod, and there are still critical roles that need to be filled, notably 3D artists, to get it ready for release. It's hit another big milestone, however, as Skywind has now been ported over to Skyrim Special Edition.
"This was a necessary change for stability purposes and to accommodate our improved visuals," the Skywind team said. "There are no plans for a backport release on the vanilla Skyrim version at this time."
A new website is also under construction, too, and it's a step up from the last one. Apparently it's not finished yet, but there's already an FAQ, gallery and volunteer positions being advertised. Expect future updates and videos to start popping up there.
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Vårens första utställning "I will never get used to wait" är curaterad av den syriska curatorn Abir Boukhari. Boukhari är en av personerna bakom den självständiga plattformen för samtidskonst, All Art Now. Väntan är i Boukharis curatoriella arbete ett politiskt, temporalt, socialt och emotionellt tillstånd och förmodligen, enligt Boukhari själv ett av de svåraste tillstånden att befinna sig i. För vad händer med en människa när den tvingas leva i ovissheten om vad framtiden (inne)bär? När en tvingas leva i ett limbotillstånd och längtansfullt blickar mot den dag då någonting kommer att ske, då allt kanske kommer att förändras?
I utställningen "I will never get used to wait" undersöker sju syriska konstnärer frågor om och erfarenheter av väntan.
The following lines by Beckett inspired me to formulate the concept of "Waiting during the war". To me this seems to be one of the most difficult states to be in, physically as well as psychologically. The absence of action, expecting the worst, living for a unknown better future, remaining inactive or in a state of neglect, postponing your life and longingly looking for the day when "something" happens that will release you from your seemingly endless state of waiting.
Is waiting a temporal state in between or can life itself be considered a case of constant waiting to act? Is waiting painful or doesn`t not know what to do the worst kind of suffering? Is waiting, while we are living and experiencing paradoxical facts and contradictory feelings, a time of neutral behavior because feelings are so confused and unclear? Does waiting in silence, that is the most common reaction to war trauma, represent our experience of all kinds of pain and loss?
In the exhibition "I will never get used to wait" seven Syrian artists reflects on the subject of waiting. The artists approach this subject from their individual experience and artistic practice. What they all have in common though, is that they due to war have found themselves forced to either postpone their plans and everyday life or rethink it completely.
Some of the works included in the exhibition was produced some years ago; The work by Nawar Haidar (produced in 2012) express the absurdity of his waiting since 2012 till these moments. The work by Erfan Khalife (produced on 2012), created as a response to my inquiry concerning his long wait as an Palestinian refugee living in Syria.
The artists have produced the other works in the show as a response to the concept of the "waiting" whether they are still living in Syria or they already left the country.
What do artists think about this period, do they have different points of view about it, its meaning and its value? Do they believe that "waiting is as death" or it is a painful time will lead to a better life?
This years first exhibition "I will never get used to wait" is curated by the syrian curator Abir Boukhari. Boukhari is one of the people behind the autonomous platform for contemporary art, All Art Now. Waiting is in Boukhari's curatorial practice a political, temporal, social as well as emotional state. Probably, according to Boukhari herself, one of the most difficult states to be in. What happens when you are forced to live in complete uncertainty of what the future will bring? When you are forced to live in a state of limbo, longingly looking towards the day when it all will change?
In the exhibition "I will never get used to wait" seven syrian artists explore questions and experiences related to the state of waiting.
I have been inspired by these quotations to propose the concept of "waiting during the war" For me, it is one of the most difficult feelings and we will never get used to it. The absence of action, expecting the worst, living for a future, remaining inactive or in a state of neglect for a time, postponing your life and looking forward eagerly to the day "something" happens to release from your fear of endless waiting.
Is the waiting considered as an intervening period of times spending for nothing or is life always a case of waiting to act? Is the waiting painful or doesn`t not know what to do the worst kind of suffering? Is the waiting, while we are living and experiencing paradoxical facts and contradictory feelings, a time of neutral behavior because feelings are so confused and unclear? Does waiting in silence that is the most common reaction to war trauma represent our experience of all kinds of pain and loss?
This exhibition is a reflection on the subject of waiting that resulted in works by artists from Syria. In the project, the artists engage with the concept through their own individual experience where they found themselves forced to either postpone their plans or create an alternative plan.
Some art pieces already produced some years ago; The art piece of Nawar Haidar (produced in 2012) express the absurdity of his waiting since 2012 till these moments. Also, the piece of Erfan Khalife (produced on 2012) which came as response to my inquiry concerning his long wait in his life as Palestinian refugee lives in Syria, waiting for solution and find himself in new wait in his temporary homeland (Syria).
The artists have produced the other pieces in the show as a response about the concept of the "Waiting" whether they are still living in Syria or they already left the country.


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Top 5 Funniest Strategy Game Cheat Codes
November 26, 2015 by Jonette Leave a Comment
Okay, so maybe it's happened once or twice that a level just got too darn hard for you. If you've found yourself thinking, if only you had that extra bit of resource, if only you had a tougher or faster unit that your current best, you could finally finish that level and very well get on with your story.
And Lo, that's what cheat codes are for.
So, after you've "pepperoni pizza'd" yourself hoarse, what's next? How about something crazy-funny in your game? Luckily, the game developers of the franchises featured in this list have a great sense of humor. Think of it as their way of saying "we love you guys; here, have some awesome laughs on us."
Strap yourselves in, ladies: Here are our Top 5 picks of the funniest strategy game cheat codes to ever grace our PC screens.
1) How Do You Turn This On — Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
Aaah, yes, historical accuracy, how we love you. This, perhaps, is one of the best reasons why we're so into the Age of Empires franchise: growing your settlement, utilizing the flow of history to advance the tech age of your own town, and trampling the opposition underfoot with dual-machine gun-wielding Shelby Cobras.
That's really how the battle of Agincourt went down, right?
If you've begun to find watching your cavalry units make tedious work of the enemy buildings, we recommend you try keying in "How do you turn this thing on" the next time you play Age of Empires II: Age of Kings. It results in one bullet-firing AC blue and white AC Cobra with an impressive range of 10 and can pummel through castles like a hot knife through butter. The more times you key in the cheat, the more cobras you get. Watch your enemy's men get run over with gun-wielding cars. Profit!
2) Flying Purple Hippo — Age of Mythology
We sincerely think the developers had a lot of fun with the expansion Age of Mythology. And how can they not? It's your good ol' real-time strategy adventure, with a heady serving of might, magic, and mythology thrown in for good measure. Favor gathering methods, myth units, and game-changing god powers is what sets this unique game apart from its predecessors. and oh, yeeeeeees — the cheat codes.
Who can ever forget the Flying Purple Hippo? It's been referenced, cross-referenced, and parodied in a number of other games, and is one of the most iconic figures to ever casually feature in a game. all you need do is key in "wuv woo", and voila! It's one fast baby with a great line of sight, which makes it ideal to act as a scout or marker for god powers. Plus, it can attack animal units, which also makes it perfect to attack big baddies like Set.
And it shoots cartoon hearts at its enemies. If that's not adorable, I don't know what is.
3) O Canada 2005 — Age of Mythology
If the Flying Purple Hippo rules the skies, Lazer Bear is the myth unit to have on land. Why? Let the unit's description be your guide:
From the dark reaches of Canada comes a superhero dedicated to truth, justice and liquid refreshment. Lazar bear is armed with his deadly lazar (TM) vision and a teleportation belt. He also packs a nasty punch. He is never far from his hordes of wicked monkeys. Lazar Bear has been known to occasionally make demands of the world goverments under threat of painful retribution, but most of the time he's a pretty good guy.
Just type in "O Canada 2005", and Lazer Bear is yours. Seriously, a super-bear that shoots lazers out of its eyes. this versus a horde of your enemy's ground units? No contest.
4) RadioFreeZerg — Starcraft
Every now and then, we'd all want a change of tunes while build our space bases and level up our troops. After hours and hours of game play and grinding the troops to some acceptable and serviceable level, the background track can sometimes get a bit old. And besides, what could be trippier (or more hilarious) than grinding your enemies into chopped liver to Taylor Swift's 1989?
Now if you're wanting something a little bit more in line with the faction but also different, "RadioFreeZerg" is your best friend.
This cheat only works in single-player mode in Brood War while playing as Zerg.
What you get is an early 90's Euro-dance track where the Overlord is your DJ, and all is well in the hive. Have a listen-in below:
5) OverEngineeredCodPiece — Starcraft 2
To bring things up to date, let's take a look at Starcraft2. It's that endless fun between the Protoss, Zerg, and Terrans all over again, with a good serving of crucial decision-making branches, killer graphics, and an overall awesome nostalgia trip for players who grew up with the franchise.
Seeming to take a nod from the aforementioned "RadioFreeZerg" cheat, the good people at Blizzard deemed it fit to include a single written by none other than Lvl 800 Elite Tauren Chieftain, a rock band composed of Blizzard's employees. The song itself is played as the end credits roll, and is an unlockable option in the cantina. You can also access the song finding the level secret in the mission "Zero Hour", as well as unlocking via the cheat code "overengineeredcodpiece".
What do you get? One badass rock anthem "Terran Up the Night" to go, with a cheeky reference to its fantasy-based twin:
If you'd like to try something brand-new, why not try this war game by Plarium – Sparta: War of Empires?
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a double post this is the worst possible thing. You sir have been replaced with me as winner.
I'll be taking the train to the con as well.
As I read my train ticket receipt is says "Tickets are not transferable." I wonder what stuff would happen if BronyCon did the same thing?
I will be driving this year, like last.
I am not ever planning on using best friend road though, that was horrible.
Very big oof for you.


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stage dive Dec. 8, 2013
Theater Review: This Play Chéri, It Is — How You Say? — Ce N'est Pas Bien
By Jesse Green
Chéri, at the Signature Theater. Photo: Joan Marcus
When the title of a new theater work includes an accent aigu, and the advertising highlights the fact that the story has been adapted from Colette, perhaps it's unnecessary to underline any further the Frenchiness of the proceedings. But Martha Clarke's Chéri goes for the whole Camembert. Naturally, the Paris flat where the drama is set has French doors and casement windows; also a breakfast table dressed with croissants, coffee, strawberries, a pomegranate, and a neatly folded copy of Le Monde. We get it. And in case we somehow don't, Tina Howe (who provided the brief, mortifying text) imprints every other sentence with a "quelle horreur" or a "ça suffit," like Louis Vuitton logos on a valise.
An empty valise at that. Or perhaps I mean emptied. Chéri (1920) and Fin de Chéri (1926), the two Colette novels on which this production is based, are not classics for nothing. Their story is rich: As the first book opens, the title character (real name: Fred) and his lover, the beautiful courtesan Léa, are in the sixth year of a passionate affair that began when he was 17 and she 43. Now, Chéri's mother (who is also Léa's best friend) decrees that it's time for her son to marry properly — that is, for money. The affair must end. As the Belle Époque gives way to a considerably uglier era, and the first book to the second, their lives proceed along unexpected paths: his through lovelessness and war to despair; hers through pleasure to a stout and comfortable late-middle-age.
Colette never claws at significance, but tells her story in the brisk dialogic style for which she was beloved. She follows her own advice to young writers: "No narration, for heaven's sake! Just brush strokes and splashes of color!" Clarke and Howe, however, having had the audacity or perversity to quote that dictum in a program note, proceed to ignore it. The story is entirely narrated, by Amy Irving as Chéri's mother, sometimes as if providing captions ("There they are! Chéri and Léa, my son and my best friend") and sometimes Wikipedia-style. ("That unspeakable war has come and gone — 9 million killed, 21 million wounded.") Meanwhile, the ABT star Herman Cornejo and the retired prima ballerina assoluta Alessandra Ferri embody the two lovers in balletic interludes, choreographed by Clarke and set to piano music by Ravel, Poulenc, Debussy, and others. (Sarah Rothenberg plays the music gorgeously.) Never speaking, the dancers are reduced to the level of illustrations — woodcuts, I'd say, to judge from the acting. But at least they are very pretty ones, especially in the pajama-and-peignoir pas de deux that opens the show.
It's a case of diminishing returns thereafter: so much agony and ecstasy, so little fun. From the gap between Colette's wit and Clarke's earnestness emerges hours' worth of longueurs — a neat trick for a show that runs only 65 minutes. It's not that the different information-delivery modes of dance and drama can't profitably be joined or contrasted, but here, words and movement are equally trite. The combination is even laughable sometimes. When Irving's character gets catty about Léa — "She's let her hair go grey and has gained a few pounds … Well, considerably more than a few" — you look at the spectacularly beautiful Ferri, who at 50 has the body and line of a teenager, and wonder what Clarke was smoking. Gitanes, presumably.
Clarke, 69, is a founding member of Pilobolus, a MacArthur "genius," and the creator of the much-loved Garden of Earthly Delights. Howe, 76, was a Pulitzer finalist in 1984 and 1997 for her plays Painting Churches and Pride's Crossing. They're no slouches, and you can see why the story of a woman who achieves her fullest strength in letting go of youth would be one they wanted to dramatize. If only they had! Instead they strip-mined Colette for her themes, story be damned. When a sophisticated novel becomes a "timeless exploration" — quelle horreur!
Chéri is at the Signature Theater's Irene Diamond Stage through December 29.
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The Hali'a Aloha will be held on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the opening of our annual convention.
We cannot ensure inclusion of information in the Convention Booklet if received after the due date. With everyone's cooperation, we can honor and remember our deceased members in a most respectful and loving way.
During the Hali'a Aloha ceremony at Convention, each club representative will be provided with either a flower or a lei to present in remembrance of their deceased member. The flower or lei will be presented and a bouquet or tree will be there during the ceremony and will be present throughout the Convention in a prominent place. The flowers will serve as a reminder of the contributions made by these members to the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, their Councils and Clubs and as inspiration for the work that we do as a continuum of their work. Musicians will provide background music and there will be mass singing by those attending the Hali'a Aloha. Your representative will be asked to line-up in order before the start of the ceremony. If your club has a deceased member please make sure that there is someone there for the service to represent your club.
Please call Toni if you have any questions, (808) 222-7853 (cell) or (808) 455-3985 (residence).


Posted December 18, 2015 .
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—Amalgam Fillings A common dental restoration is amalgam fillings. These are made from a variety of metals including silver, copper, and mercury. They are strong but they are more visible as well. They are perhaps the most affordable of all fillings so patients find them a fitting choice.
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Jo Leedham
Hats off to giantkilling Panthers
BASKETBALL: ELLESMERE Port Panthers sent shockwaves throughout the English Basketball League Division One by defeating the mighty Sheffield Hatters 85-64 at The Hub on Sunday.
The South Yorkshire side are one of the country's leading clubs and currently occupy second place in the table, but Panthers came out on top, buoyed by a noisy crowd.
Head coach Jim McGinn said: 'It was a big win for coach Gary Proffitt and the young Panthers squad. They played hard and smart.'
Panthers' scorers: S Gottardi (31); Jo Leedham (21); Jenny Leedham (20); Alex Lodge (10); N Darcy (2); Jennifer Fields (1); also played N Jorre; A Swan; N Clark & K Leedham. Shortly after the senior game, Panthers' U18s took on Essex Swifts and despite losing a couple of players to injury, they ran out 99-76 winners.
Nicole Clark was taken out of the action early on with a sore shoulder after turning out in the senior match early on, while Jenny Leedham, also playing her second game of the day, had to be taken to hospital with a cut face but returned later that night.
Scorers: Jenny Leedham (23); Jo Leedham (15); Alex Lodge (14); Kim Jones (14); Kirsty Leedham (10); Jenny Fields (9); Emma Lacey & Alex Lee (6); Lucy Edwards (4).
Panthers' U16 girls defeated Wirral 142-45. Scorers: Jo Leedham (26); Laura Hughes (24); Kirsty Leedham (21); Kim Jones (18); Nicole Clark & Vicky Lee (both 12); Alex Lee & Amy Brice (both 10). A weekend of successes was completed with both the boys' U16 and U14 teams recording victories.
The U14s beat Stockport Lapwings 103-79 in a game they had to win if they were to stand any chance of progressing to the play-offs.
Panthers led 29-18 at the end of the first quarter with George Banks' strong inside game dominating proceedings.
Mark Kemp and Josh McGinn took over the scoring mantle in the second to put Panthers 56-37 up at the interval.
The one-way traffic continued after the break but Panthers must win their remaining two games to ensure a play-off birth.
Scorers: G Banks (24); M Garner (23); M Kemp (20); J McGinn (16); C Denman (9); N Gillard (5); S Beard (2); B Thomas (2); L Gould (2); also played D Coleman & J Banks.
Panthers' U16 boys defeated Wirral Hornets for the third time this season as they ran out 110-79 winners.
Scorers: M Smith (36); P Kelly (26); M Kemp (12) A Pitt (9); M Coleman (8); M Lloyd (7); L Burton (6); G Banks (4); M Garner (2); also played S Beard.
Panthers now have a tour of the South West, with games at Gloster Jets - who use the county's traditional spelling - Tamar Valley Cannons and Plymouth Raiders before returning to league play at Wear Valley on March 6.
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Q: Casting pointer-to base class into a pointer-to derived class I have read a bit about casting in C++. Coming from a C background, using normal (type) casting is common for things like void * but for C++, there are dynamic_cast, reinterpret_cast, static_cast, etc.
The problem/issue/question is about which of the above casts should be used when a conversion between a base pointer and a derived pointer.
Our data storage stores a pointer to a base class (B). The functions allocate the derived pointers (D).
The code example is as follows:
class B
{ int _some_data; }
class D : public B
{ int _some_more_data; }

The code then looks something like:
D *obj = new D;
obj->_some_data = 1;
obj->_some_more_data = 2;
<store obj>

Then later when we access the data:
B *objB = <get out data>
if (objB->_some_data == 1)
{ D *objD = (D *) objB; <do some processing> }

Now the cast I am concerned about is D *objD = (D *) objB.
Which cast should we be using?
Thanks.

A: In this case, no cast is truly safe.
The safest would be dynamic_cast, but your objects aren't polymorphic so it doesn't apply here. But you should consider at least having a virtual destructor, as I can see you plan on extending the classes.
static_cast is not safe, as pointed out by this msdn page:
class B {};

class D : public B {};

void f(B* pb, D* pd) {
   D* pd2 = static_cast<D*>(pb);   // not safe, pb may
                                   // point to just B

   B* pb2 = static_cast<B*>(pd);   // safe conversion
}

reinterpret_cast also has no checks, so don't rely on it.
Also, casting to a pointer of a derived class is at least a code smell, if you need to do this it's 99% sure you have a flawed design.

A: For related types that you know about but the compiler don't, use a static_cast.
But in your case you should not cast at all.
You write that

Our data storage stores a pointer to a base class (B). The functions allocate the derived pointers (D).

That is to throw away information, which is not a good idea. Someone realized that it's not a good idea, that in fact it could not work, and therefore tried to keep that type information dynamically in the value of B::_some_data. The total effect: to throw away the C++ support for handling that type information, and substituting a very fragile and dirty homegrown solution.
In order to leverage the C++ support, make B a polymorphic class, i.e. with at least one virtual member:
struct B { virtual ~B() {} };

I removed the data member _some_data since apparently its only purpose was to keep track of the dynamic type, and now the C++ support does that, in practice via a so called "vtable pointer" in the object. The total object size is probably the same. The bug attraction and sheer ugliness is, however, reduced by some orders of magnitude. ;-)
Then,
struct D
    : B
{
    int some_more_data_;
    D( int v ): some_more_data_( v ) {}
};

And then, with polymorphic classes, your processing code can use a safe dynamic_cast, as follows:
B* const objB = getOutData();
if( D* const objD = dynamic_cast<D*>( objB ) )
{
    // do some processing using objD
}

Now this manual dynamic type checking is still very dirty and reflects a non-OO system architecture. With object oriententation, instead of operations checking what kind of data they have been given, the data effectively contains pointers to appropriate specialized operations. But I think it might be best to take one step at a time, and as a first step the above: getting rid of the fragile bug-attracting homegrown dynamic type checking scheme, and using relatively clean super-duper fresh nice-smelling good looking etc. C++ support for that. :-)

A: In this case you should use dynamic_cast.

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