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Roy Burns: November 30, 1935 – May 5, 2018
Roy Burns came from Emporia, which is in Kansas and around a hundred miles from Kansas City. Roy was one of the very few players who built a career which encompassed just about every aspect of drumming and the business of music. He was not only a big-band drummer, but also a teacher, author, clinician, studio drummer, publisher, and ultimately one of the owners of Aquarian Drumheads. Incidentally, I always assumed that Aquarius must be Roy's birth sign, but if you look at the top of the page you'll see it's not true. If you want to be pedantic about it, he was actually more of a Sagittarius.
He started taking drum lessons when he was just seven from the head of the music department at Emporia State College who gave him some really good advice telling him: "It's not just about having good hands, you have to use your noodle!" From here Roy moved on; firstly to having lessons with a local dance band drummer, then to a guy called Jack Miller in Kansas City.
At the age of 20, he was given some advice by Louie Bellson who, having heard him play, said Kansas wouldn't help his career. He suggested he upped sticks (no pun intended) which Roy did, and he left it behind to study drumming in New York with Jim Chapin, Sonny Igoe and Henry Adler. Within a year, after studying at Julliard, he landed the gig as Woody Herman's drummer and Roy soon became famous as a big band drummer. While still in his early 20's he played with Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, and in 1958, Woody Herman.
In the '60s, he worked in recording studios and freelanced around New York. Like many of his drumming contemporaries, he also played for several of America's top TV shows including the Merv Griffin Show and the Tonight Show. As well as all this, Roy also did TV and radio commercials. He also led his own jazz group and performed frequently at prestigious New York clubs such as The Metropole and Birdland. During this time Roy was also in demand as a teacher.
It was from this teaching that Roy was inspired to write a number of what could certainly be described as 'Classic' instruction books. They include "Finger Control", "Elementary Drum Method", "Advanced Rock Drumming", "New Orleans Drumming" and "One Surface Learning." This brings us to an anomaly with his name because they're not all attributed to Roy 'Burns'. He started out as 'Burnes', then somehow became 'Burness' as far as the authorities were concerned whereupon the IRS suspected he was somehow scamming them and suggested he simplified it for everybody by changing it, once and for all, to 'Burns'.
Roy started out playing and endorsing Slingerland drums but it was Ben Strauss from the Rogers drum company who pushed him in the direction of becoming a clinician for them. Roy was already an endorser but Rogers wanted more from him and he decided to go around the world for them talking about their drums, as well as drumming and drummers. He also found time to tell a few jokes! His set of choice measured 22 x 14", with 13 x 9" mounted and a couple of 16 x 16" floor toms and a chrome on brass 14 x 5" Dynasonic snare drum.
Roy was certainly involved with the Rogers Memriloc mounting system, although I'm not convinced he had such a big hand in Series II, Rogers' futuristic plastic set, which was spectacularly unsuccessful (unless you were a very serious collector). Series II might have had something to do with the demise of the company, certainly it didn't help and we're told Roy wasn't exactly impressed by it.
According to people who know these things, like Not So Modern Drummer and George Lawrence, Roy was one of the first artists to conduct drum clinics and is more or less credited with pioneering the concept. Certainly this was where I first caught sight of him in London in what must have been the mid-sixties.
His background as a drummer, teacher, author and studio musician made him an ideal educator and performer. It's not difficult to believe a Roy Burns drum clinic was the first one attended by many young drummers both in the U.S. and Europe. He was also the first American drummer to present clinics outside the U.S. He turned up in any number of countries such as Australia, Ireland, Hong Kong, and Denmark. In the UK you could pretty much count on him being at a music show . He more or less set the bar as far as today's drum clinicians are concerned.
During the '70s, Roy was also the 'house' drummer for the Monterey Jazz Festival and backed some of the greatest names in jazz. Guys like Gerry Mulligan, Billy Taylor and Dizzy Gillespie and many other illustrious artists were all given the benefit of his impeccable accompaniment.
In 1980, Roy began writing a column in Modern Drummer Magazine. A great many drummers read his 'Concepts' column in MD Magazine. It was evidently one of the most successful columns in the history of the magazine and went on for 12 years.
On June 13, 1980, Roy, along with a guy called Ron Marquez, first formed The Aquarian Accessories Company before eventually focusing on drumhead production. Roy's experience in music and drumming, combined with his partner's extensive engineering and manufacturing background, helped to build an innovative company dedicated to helping drummers play music. On January 1, 1987, Aquarian first introduced their drumheads to the world. Their first product had been their Cymbal Spring which attached to the tilter and allowed the cymbal to bounce and swivel without exerting too much pressure on the bell. This was in 1980 and I thought it was such a great idea that I used one for years and it's cleverly hidden somewhere in my outbuildings.
Seemingly, Aquarian heads were successful in a pretty short time because of innovative ideas and unique products of superior quality. As Roy himself put it, "In everything we do, we keep the drummer in mind. We focus on helping the drummer attain a musical sound and achieve a better performance." They went out of their way to emulate the shape and contours of a calf skin head and they succeeded. Aquarian were ahead of the curve and besides single and double-ply heads they also produced triple-ply versions.
He was no slouch and some of Aquarian's innovations he helped to develop include their 'Safe-T-Loc' patented hoop which prevents de-tuning and the film pulling out; and their 'Sound Curve' collar design which allows their drumheads to seat automatically and reduce tuning problems.
Moving ahead, more recently they went searching for the Holy Grail: 'inHEAD' acoustic/electronic hybrid drumhead was the result. There's also 'onHEAD' – a portable electronic drum surface.
The Aquarian company also boasts a rather comprehensive artist roster of endorsers including amongst others: Jack DeJohnette, Daniel Glass, Craig Blundell, John Vidacovich, Randy Black, Gregg Potter, Rikki Rockett, Roger Taylor, Tommy Clufetos, and Danny Seraphine.
As George Lawrence from 'Not So Modern Drummer' put it in Roy's Obituary, "Roy Burns dedicated his life to drums and drummers. The drumming community owes this gentleman a huge debt of gratitude".
He went on to say:"The first drum clinic I ever attended was given by Roy Burns at my junior high school in Jackson Mississippi in the late sixties. Needless to say, I was thrilled at Roy's solos and what he had to say was inspiring. Roy practically invented drum clinics. As a player, I was an Aquarian drum head endorser and I was also an Aquarian dealer and sold a lot of Roy's heads and other products at my drum shops. Roy's life and career is inspiring. When he got older, I asked him what was his secret to working at such an advanced age. He said, "I always leave work at 3:30". He was always quick-witted and loved hanging with and talking to drummers. He understood the "Drummer Community – the brotherhood and sisterhood and family of drummers" – long before a lot of us did. He helped to create that attitude among drummers – not as competitors but as comrades in arms – all of us slugging it out in the trenches together – and understanding each other. And he always treated everyone the same – with sincerity, honesty and genuine interest in drummers as personal friends. I am just now realizing how much he influenced me in that way. And of course he played his ass off. He was a role model for drummers and for drummers in the music industry"
RIP Roy Burns. You certainly raised the bar as far as drum education was concerned.
Bob Henrit
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Last Updated on: April 5, 2022 by Mohammad Abid
Among online hero shooter games, Paladins: Champions of the Realm is probably one of the most underrated ones. But, if you have played it you would know how exciting and fun the game's different modes can be.
As an enjoyer of the game, you might want to introduce the game to your friends. For this reason, it is important to check the cross-platform compatibility so that you can play it with all your friends, even from different platforms. So, if you are wondering, is Paladins crossplay or not? You are at the right place.
The following article will walk you through which platforms Paladins allow crossplay and on which it doesn't. Besides, we have discussed its cross-progression and cross-save features too.
1 Is Paladins Crossplay
1.1 Paladins: Champions of the Realm – A Quick Overview
1.2 Gameplay and Plot
1.3 Game Modes
1.3.1 1. Siege
1.3.2 2. Onslaught
1.3.3 3. Team Deathmatch
1.3.4 4. Ranked
1.4 Paladins Compatible Devices
1.5 Do Paladins Have Crossplay?
1.6 Is Paladins Crossplay Xbox PC?
1.7 Is Paladins Cross Platform PS4 PC?
1.8 Is Paladins Crossplay Switch and PC?
1.9 Is Paladins CrossPlay Switch and Xbox One?
1.10 Do Paladins Support Rank Crossplay?
2 How to Enable Crossplay in Paladins?
2.1 How to Add Friends on Paladins Cross-Platform?
2.2 Is Paladins Cross Progression?
2.3 Paladins Cross Progression PS4 2022
2.4 Is Paladins Cross Generation?
2.5 Is Paladins Cross-Save?
2.6 Why is Cross-Play, Cross Progression, & Cross-Save Important?
3 is Paladins crossplay Final Thoughts
Is Paladins Crossplay
Paladins: Champions of the Realm – A Quick Overview
Paladins: Champions of the Realm is a first-person shooter (FPS) game that is a relatively newer title in this genre. The game's developer Evil Mojo released it in May 2018. It is set up in a fantasy 'Realm' combining the best of both science and fiction worlds. Along with that, its characters have a medieval appearance yet they are equipped with technologically advanced weapons. These weapons include everything from assault rifles to shotguns.
Gameplay and Plot
All the action in Paladins happens in the Realm. In this Realm, its two factions; Magistrate and Paladins are at odds for the conflict of controlling the use of magic. The Magistrate wants to restrict everyone from using it except for a few of its members. On the other hand, the Paladins are the resistance forces who strive for magic for everyone policy.
Meanwhile, a special force called 'Champions' is hired to control the regular soldiers' casualties. This special force does not have a definite alliance with any of the two factions, rather they fight on contracts. However, some Champion fighters might be loyal to one of the factions and fight only for them. Apart from that, there are a few other groups who remain neutral in this war and they do not have a major role.
Paladins' gameplay involves the two teams having five Champion playable characters fighting for different in-game goals. Each team has to choose five different characters who have distinct strengths and weapons. These characters cannot be replaced during matches. However, they are completely customizable. You can do the personalization through either skin or cards.
In Paladins, the roster contains a variety of playable characters. Each one has different strengths and weaknesses. These characters are categorized into four different groups according to their capabilities. These groups include Front Line, Damage, Support, and Flank.
Paladins is quite an exciting game because of the range of modes it offers. These game modes include:
1. Siege
In Paladins, Siege is the most played game mode. It involves two teams of attackers and defenders. Both teams have five players each. They compete to take control of the capture point on the map. The goal is to raid the enemy's base to get their payload and stall till the time is up.
2. Onslaught
In Onslaught mode, to win points, teams must control a large site of combat. Here, holding the site and killing enemies earns you points. The site can be under your team's control as long as there is at least one member of your team there.
3. Team Deathmatch
Like most multiplayer games, it also has the team deathmatch (TDM). Here teams try to complete their 40 kills, whoever completes it first wins the match.
4. Ranked
The ranked mode is somewhat like the Siege mode. The difference here is that each team can ban three characters for the match for both of them. Also, each team is able to see the other team's characters and can't use similar ones. This mode will help you push your rank by earning you Triumph Points (TP).
Paladins Compatible Devices
Paladins: Champions of the Realm gives you a variety of options to play it on. Firstly, it was introduced on PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox One. Later Paladins another version came for Nintendo Switch players too. And now you can play the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, macOS, and Xbox Series S.
Do Paladins Have Crossplay?
Crossplay has become one of the essential features of every online multiplayer game. This feature allows players from a variety of platforms to play the game together. Paladins is also available on numerous platforms, but does it support crossplay?
Fortunately, yes, you can team up with your friends from other platforms on Paladins too. This cross-play feature is supported by all the platforms on which the game is available. So, if you own an Xbox and your gaming partner is a PS5 player, you will be able to play alongside each other.
Is Paladins Crossplay Xbox PC?
Yes, the cross-play between PCs and gaming consoles is also an option in Paladins: Champions of the Realm. This implies Paladins crossplay Xbox PC is possible and a PC player can party up with their Xbox friends for the matches.
Is Paladins Cross Platform PS4 PC?
On consoles and PCs crossplay is supported by the game, you will also be able to team up with your friends who prefer playing on their PlayStation 4. Though initially, the cross-play feature was not available for PlayStation 4 players and it was introduced only two years ago. Now, Playstation 4 users are also a part of the Paladin cross-platform community and can match with players from any other platform.
Is Paladins Crossplay Switch and PC?
As the Xbox PC and PlayStation PC crossplay is supported by Paladins: Champions of the Realm., it is also cross-platform for the Nintendo Switch and PC users. This means you would not experience any trouble connecting and playing with your gaming partners on either PCs or Xbox devices.
Is Paladins CrossPlay Switch and Xbox One?
Paladins: Champions of the Realm allows the players with gaming consoles from two different brands to enjoy the game together. That's why if you are a Nintendo Switch user and your gaming partner owns Xbox One or any other generation of Xbox, you will be able to play with them.
Do Paladins Support Rank Crossplay?
Luckily, you can also play ranked mode in Paladins with your friends from other platforms. The game supports crossplay in ranked games across all gaming platforms. However, you might face some restrictions with the crossplay in ranked games. As you will be limited to team up only with players using the same input method as you.
Paladins would not allow you to choose the 'Allow All' option in crossplay. That's why if you are using the keyboard as your main input device, you will only be able to match with the players also using keyboards as an input method in ranked cross-play.
How to Enable Crossplay in Paladins?
Enabling crossplay on Paladin: Champions of the Realm is quite a straightforward task. Firstly, you would need to go to the settings on your current gaming system. Then go to the control tab and look for the crossplay option there. It will give you various other options for enabling cross-platform play.
These options might include Allow All/Keyboard Only/Gamepad Only options. The 'Allow All' option will enable you to cross-play with every type of device. Whereas, the other two options limit the matchmaking depending on the input method of the device.
How to Add Friends on Paladins Cross-Platform?
Adding your friends on Paladins from other platforms is also quite easy. All you will be required to do is go to the 'Social' tab. Open it and you will find the 'Friends' tab. There you can search for your gaming partner by typing their in-game name. Ensure that you use their in-game rather than their gamer tag.
Once you see their username on your screen, you can click on that to add them on Paladins. If you want to send them an invite to your team, you can go to the 'Party' tab and follow a similar procedure.
Is Paladins Cross Progression?
Along with the cross-play feature, another essential feature that the games today offer is cross-progression. Cross progression allows the players to save their progress in the games on a server. This enables the players to upgrade to new gaming devices easily without costing them any in-game data loss. From your progress to your avatar customization, all can be accessed the same way on another device because of the cross-progression feature.
Paladins: Champions of the Realm offers great cross-platform compatibility across a variety of platforms. But you might be wondering, is Paladin cross-progression too? Well, the short answer to that is also a yes. This means you can take your Paladins in-game progress to another gaming platform easily.
Paladins Cross Progression PS4 2022
The cross-progression feature in Paladins is available for platforms including Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. But unfortunately, you will be unable to transfer your progress between PlayStation 4 and 5 or PlayStation from other platforms. This applies to both generations of PlayStation including PS4 and PS5. Nonetheless, other than PlayStation devices, you will be able to transfer your in-game progress and other details too.
Is Paladins Cross Generation?
Cross generation is a type of cross-play feature, through which you can team up with the players using different generations of the same gaming console brand you are using. This means you will be able to cross-play between PS4 and PS5.
Thankfully, Paladins: Champions of the Realm also support cross-generation play. So, if you are using a PS4, and your friend has a PS5, it will allow you to partner up for all the Paladins' game modes. Apart from PlayStation, cross-generation play is also possible for Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.
Is Paladins Cross-Save?
The Cross save feature in online games works the same way as a cross-progression feature. It saves the in-game data the save on the server as cross-progression does. However, the difference is that the cross-progression helps in moving from an older device to a new device permanently. On the other hand, the cross-save feature would enable you to hop from one device to another. This way, you can access your game from anywhere and at any time.
Like, cross-platform, cross-play, and cross-progression features, Paladins also give you the cross-save feature. This feature on Paladin will allow you to move from one device to another easily. So, if you are at your friend's house and want to play the game with the same game progress and other details, you can use this feature.
However, Paladins would not allow the cross-save feature for PlayStation users. So, PS4 and PS5 users must have to stick with their devices.
Why is Cross-Play, Cross Progression, & Cross-Save Important?
Cross platform, cross-play, cross-progression, and cross-save – all have become must-have features for online games. There are numerous reasons for this. Firstly, it brings the gaming community altogether by allowing players from different platforms to play the game together. As there are a variety of gaming platforms each offering different games, gamers' choices would have been restricted without these features.
These features also help the game developers too, as they get an increased population in their games. It helps them in generating more revenue. Moreover, cross-progression makes upgrading devices much easier. Besides, gamers are not needed to buy multiple devices just to play a few games.
Apart from that, these features make the games more competitive as players from across all the formats can participate. Also, these features ensure the safety of your in-game data and help it remain intact, no matter what device you use.
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is Paladins crossplay Final Thoughts
Paladins: Champions of the Realm is one of the finest first-person hero shooter games. The game involves an engaging plot and quite fun gameplay. Also, the game's numerous modes are what make it entertaining. But the title does not enjoy the same kind of popularity as some of the other titles enjoy.
So, if you are trying to introduce your friends to this thrilling game, you can definitely do that. The game is available on a variety of platforms and allows for cross-play too. Not only cross-play, but Paladins also have the cross-platform, cross-generation, cross-save, and cross-progression features too.
These features will not only allow you to party up with your cross-platform friends but also enables you to play on different platforms. This helps you in enjoying the game even if you are not at home. Along with that, you can easily upgrade your gaming devices too.
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After highlighting the possible measures that can be used to address a problem facing a society, it is your duty as a problem solution essay writer to give strong support and justifications of the solutions advocated for. These justifications must not necessarily be proven facts that other writers or scholars have addressed but can also be personal opinions and believes. At this phase you are able to give your feel on the possible ways to curb a problem faced by an individual or the society. You can also give strong support to your suggestions by explaining how you feel if the problem was addressed in your opinion the society would become a better place to life in. At these phase of essay writing it can be seen that you are at the authority of the reader's mindset, thus making the reader to belief in your gospel. Though your solution stands analytical critics from other essay writers, so we learn that as education is infinite so is our critical opinions in a suggested way to solve a problem since it wise to say that 'One man's poison is another man's meat" therefore the trend is continuous.
Finally problem essays topics go handy with educational insights as they focus on detailed – though personal – opinions of the problems facing man kind in the day to day life. Like any other form of writing they call for advanced knowledge on issues that has not being earlier advocated on and of any a new angle on the approaches of the issues attaining to the problem being written about. An essay should not be a repeat of already addressed issues since it wills loss the intended meaning ad it will be a duplicate of the original. At the advance of the changing world it is good to bring about a newer insight to the attention of a reader.
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Sporting Shooter > News
BASC and CA urge compliance with lead laws
Published: 10:57 AM January 14, 2016
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BASC and the Countryside Alliance are urging all shooters to comply with the laws on the use of lead ammunition.
BASC and the Countryside Alliance are urging all shooters to comply with the laws on the use of lead ammunition. They warn that a failure to comply could result not only in personal prosecution, but in yet more laws being put in place to reinforce the current ones, restricting the sport further.
The law is simple; it is illegal to use lead ammunition to shoot wildfowl. Shooters who fail to comply risk a criminal conviction and a fine of up to £1,000.
BASC chairman, Alan Jarrett commented: "Non-compliance lays us open to claims that current regulation is inadequate. It should be unacceptable to all of us who obey the law that others put our shooting in jeopardy by ignoring it. As we are prepared to crack down on the selfishness or stupidity of others when it comes to safety, we should also ensure that others around us are complying with the law on lead ammunition."
Tim Bonner, chief executive of the Countryside Alliance, added: "We support the zero tolerance shown by wildfowling clubs, and are confident that they are 100% compliant. We want to see that example reflected by the whole shooting community."
Sporting Shooter urges all our readers to stick to the law and maintain the good name and integrity of our sport.
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Fredericia announces the opening of its London showroom. Housed in a former Victorian warehouse in Clerkenwell the showroom sits adjacent to Whitecross Street, home to London's oldest and still bustling street market.
It was the vibrant area that drew Fredericia to choose this location, as well as sitting in the heart of the East London design hub, Clerkenwell.
The showroom is designed for clients, business partners and the architecture and design community who will be able to explore and experience the furniture brand first-hand as well as appreciate its meticulous craftsmanship and Nordic heritage within its new London home.
The space will showcase a wide range of its Modern Originals collection featuring both iconic and new pieces designed by the likes of Børge Mogensen, Jasper Morrison and Space Copenhagen, with other high profile collaborations in the pipeline. The collection offers timeless design, creating warm ambiance in any interior, through the use of natural materials, such as solid wood and exclusive European leathers, re-defining luxury in a modern world.
Hosting regular events, talks and collaborations over the annual design calendar, the space will be a hive of activity that will continue to show the most up-to-date collection throughout the year.
"The showroom is a new platform and communication tool for us where our clients can experience Fredericia products first-hand. This is a way to bring our products, ideas and values closer to our UK clients as well as to the international design community who visit this incredible city." – Kaja Møller, CEO.
Having a London showroom is a significant move for Fredericia, demonstrating the continuous growth and expanding network of the brand and its commitment to investing in the UK market.


The Malaysian government appreciates high-tech innovation and strives to make the necessary advancements each year to welcome the world's best corporations and brands. Their forward-thinking policies encourage entrepreneurs in every possible way including financial assistance. Their Vision 2020 plan has opened the door to new and exciting economic development strategies throughout the nation. The funding options in Malaysia are quite good and open to all types of business and industry.
The CIP Catalyst program is a conditional grant accessible from Cradle under the CIP. It targets entrepreneurs in general offering financial grants to citizens and permanent residents. Applicants must be 18 years or older and they must be borrowing the money for specific listed industries and research. Applicants may be able to get up to RM150,000 for their new startup providing they qualify.
This program is aimed at developing digital technology that can change the future. There are several different initiatives available depending upon the type of invention or discovery. These programs are designed to encourage young entrepreneurs and inventors by giving them the financial resources necessary to develop their concept and have it manufactured. There are several offshoots of this organization, one known as Digital Malaysia, which seeks to help the underprivileged with financing for their project.
This is a non-profit organization that promotes angel investing with private funds for startups in Malaysia. They may be able to help with funding for all types of business concepts, but are especially interested in technology startups. Malaysia currently has 39,000 millionaires and many of these are interested in helping new businesses get their start. The trick is simply to convince the investor that your idea is lucrative enough, much like entrepreneurs do on the TV show, Shark Tank.
This organization is located in Kuala Lumpur and allocates monies for various startup groups. One recent program targets female entrepreneurs and the bank is advertising that funds are available in the amount of RM200 million in its all-new Women Entrepreneur Financing Programme (WEP). These loans require a strong business plan that exemplifies the innovative and creative spirit of women business leaders in Malaysia. Funds can also be used for business expansion.
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Colorado Rapids: A look at new player additions
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The Colorado Rapids played their first actual games of their preseason this past week, winning 2-0 over UNLV on Friday before suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the San Jose Earthquakes on Sunday. Given it is the preseason; the score line is a less important focus than the evaluation of players for coaching staffs around the league.
But fans might be confused trying to familiarize themselves with the new names and numbers on their favorite team's roster. Mile High Sports previously explained this off-season's long list of player departures. This week, we take a look at which players have joined the Colorado Rapids this offseason.
Here's a look at the new Rapids players for 2015:
Michael Harrington – Harrington, a 29-year-old veteran defender known for his versatility, was acquired from the Portland Timber in early December in exchange for allocation money prior to the MLS expansion draft. He can play either fullback position.
Bobby Burling – The 6-foot-5 center back and Colorado native returned home to play for a club he grew up rooting for when the Rapids selected the 30-year-old with the third pick in the MLS dispersal draft back in December following the dissolution of Chivas USA.
Caleb Calvert – Like Burling, Calvert comes to the Rapids via the club formerly known as Chivas USA. The 18-year-old striker has yet to play significant minutes in Major League Soccer, but the former Goats Homegrown Player finds himself in an optimal landing spot given the Rapids' focus on developing young talent.
Sam Cronin – Cronin was one of two players acquired on draft day by Colorado following the trade of left back Chris Klute for allocation money. The Rapids sent part of that allocation money to San Jose in order to obtain Cronin, who recorded five goals and 12 assists in 140 regular season appearances with the 'Quakes.
Marcelo Sarvas – Pablo Mastroeni pushed to bring his former L.A. Galaxy teammate to the Rapids on draft day. Sending away allocation money acquired from the Klute trade and the Rapids' third allocation ranking, Mastroeni got his wish, and Colorado acquired the 33-year-old Brazilian midfielder, who was critical to the Galaxy's championship run at the end of the 2014 season.
Lucas Pittinari – With Claudio Lopez brought back to the club in his new role as "Director of Soccer", the Colorado Rapids appeared to open an Argentinian pipeline to the club. The first fruits of this newly opened window to South America bore fruit when the Rapids were able to acquire Argentine Lucas Pittinari. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder joined the Rapids this preseason on a reported season-long loan. According to reports out of Argentina, the Rapids have a $1.5m option to buy Pittinari at the end of the season.
Juan Ramirez – Early reports linked the Rapids with Ramirez, who is expected to join Colorado as another Designated Player. According to the player's Twitter profile, the 21-year-old attacking midfielder will be joining the team any day pending a physical and paperwork.
Zac MacMath – The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined the Rapids on loan on Jan. 6. Colorado also gave up their lowest 2nd round pick of 2015 in the loan deal. If MacMath's loan deal becomes permanent, the Rapids will also give up their highest first-round pick in 2016.
Trialists:
Wes Knight – The 28-year-old and former member of the Vancouver Whitecaps has joined the Rapids on trial at the right fullback position this preseason. To date, he has made 12 league appearances (10 starts).
Francisco Flores – In addition to Knight, Flores joins Colorado on trial at right back. He has garnered several appearances within the Mexican National Team system, playing 11 times for the U-20 team including in CONCACAF U-20 World Cup qualifying and at the 2013 U-20 World Cup.
Oscar Montoya – The former standout of Abraham Lincoln High School is another trialist reported to be with the Rapids this preseason. Montoya joins the Rapids from relative obscurity, playing for local club team Guadalajara Soccer Club of Denver.
Quentin Westberg – This 28-year-old trialist joins the Rapids as a free agent trialist. The Frenchman previously played at Ligue 2 club Troyes from 2006-10, but has represented the United States at a youth international level, with U.S. ties on his father's side. From 2005-06 he made 16 appearances with the United States U-20s.
2015 Draft Picks:
As reported previously by Mile High Sports, Colorado looked to shore up its defense with young (but sizeable) central defenders Axel Sjoberg and Joseph Greenspan in the early rounds of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.
NEWS: Rapids Notes: defender added in SuperDraft
Dom Badji – Badji was drafted in the 4th round of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft (67th overall). The Senegalese striker comes to the Rapids via Boston University, where he led the Terriers to their first conference championship final appearance since 2009 with a personal best eight goals and four assists.
Matt Jeffrey – The Rapids continued their trend from earlier in the draft by 6-foot-4 defender Matt Jeffrey (78th overall) out of Monmouth University.
Brandon Fricke – Colorado completed its 2015 draft class by selecting Brandon Fricke (83rd overall) out of Butler University. Fricke started all 18 of Butler's matches in 2014, including one against Marquette and fellow rookie Axel Sjöberg. Fricke has seen limited action, suffering an injury in the early stages or preseason.
So which players will survive the final cut in preparation for the 2015 season? Stay Tuned…
Marco Cummings is a staff writer for Mile High Sports. He can be reached via email at [email protected] or on Twitter @Marco_Cummings.
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Author - Remi Raji
Remi Raji, a.k.a. Aderemi Raji-Oyelade, Ph.D., a lecturer at the Dept. of English, University of Ibadan, is the author of A Harvest of Laughters. The book, a poetry collection, received the Association of West African Young Writers VOCA Award for Best First Published book in 1997. It also emerged joint winner of the Association of Nigerian Authors and Cadbury Poetry Prize. His poems have appeared in anthologies like Voices From The Fringe and For Ken, For Nigeria, as well as in journals and newspapers like The Guardian, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Review and The Nigerian Tribune. Raji, the widely traveled past chairman of a state branch of ANA, is currently the National Coordinator of the revived International PEN (Nigeria Center) and editor of the ANA Review, the official journal of the Association of Nigerian Authors.
Have You Seen That Land? Poems by Remi Raji
Have you seen that land? Have you seen that land where pleasant tales are told without end? Have you seen that village where folks neither fade nor age? Have...


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Webinar: Introducing the New Attest Survey Editor
7 Feb 2020 Webinar
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As you've already heard, we've been working on a brand new editor, and it's ready for you to trial!
On Wednesday we switched on a toggle bar for you to start using the new editor to create and launch surveys. No worries if you haven't started using it yet, we're here to introduce you to the new experience step by step.
Join our webinar with ACE'r Andrada who will be giving a full demo, so you can understand the difference between navigating the original editor and the new version, check out the new features we've added and, ultimately, launch your next survey with total confidence.
How to navigate through the new editor. The functionality you know and love is still there, we'll just show you where to find it.
What's new and exciting in the redesign, including brand new features we're trialling to make your survey building experience even better.
How to give us feedback on the new editor, so we can continue improving our platform for you.
After this webinar you'll have at least a few weeks to switch between the new and the old editors and (if you're up for it!) give us feedback on the experience. Then, we'll permanently switch over to the new design. If you can't join the webinar on the day, don't worry – it'll be recorded for you to catch up.
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The official video for 'When I Was A Boy' is released and a clever one that gives a timeline, albeit briefly, through Jeff Lynne's musical career. The new album 'Alone In The Universe' is due out on November 13th.
An interview with Jeff Lynne on Ian Dainter's My Planet Rocks show, can be heard again on UK digital radio station Planet Rock.
Jeff Lynne's ELO has been added to the bill for this year's Royal Variety Performance, at the Royal Albert Hall on Friday 13th November (album release day).
There is a strong possibility that there will be live dates in the UK next spring. No confirmation as yet and the only past member of ELO to be involved is Richard Tandy. The rest of the band is likely to be Gary Barlow's backing band which was used in the Hyde Park show.
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Knocking at Petaflop's Door
D4Science - Deploying Virtual Research Environments
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New Research Perspectives in Engineering Secure Complex Software Systems and Services
Introduction: Supercomputing at Work
Quantitative Seismic Monitoring Methods
Studying CO2 Sequestration with the Power of Supercomputing
Numerical Weather Forecasting for Poland
Supercomputing: Weathering a Changing Environment
Supercomputing at Work in the nanoCMOS Electronics Domain
SPRANKER: A Discovery Tool to Rank Service Providers Using Quality of Experience
Managing of Cluster Resources and Services through the Web
Exploitation of Cell Multi-Processor Array in Solution of Spatio-Temporal Dynamics
IANOS - Efficient Use of HPC Grid Resources
Towards Personalized Medicine: High-Performance Computing in the Life Sciences
Microstructural Finite Element Analysis of Human Bone Structures
Using Desktop Grids to Securely Store e-Health Data
Supercomputing in Clinical Practice
Large-Scale Immune Models and Visualization
High-Performance Computing for Modelling Bacterial Communities
Harnessing the Power of Supercomputing
Fluids and Supercomputers: The Billion Particle Era
Supersonic Flow Simulation on Emulated Digital Cellular Neural Networks
High-Performance Computing of Multiphase Flow
Set-Top Supercomputing: Scalable Software for Scientific Simulations on Game Consoles
Enhancing Traffic Safety by Integrating Real-Time Infrastructure and Vehicle Data
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Supercomputing at Work
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The CO2 Community Grid (CO2-CG) project is developing an environment for scientists studying CO2 sequestration. The project-operated infrastructure provides unified access to distributed supercomputers and supports the parallel execution of applications on the base of MUFTE-UG (Multiphase Flow, Transport and Energy Model - Unstructure Grid), a simulation platform for multi-phase multi-component flow simulations. The project is led by Klaus Johannsen (Bergen Center for Computational Science, University of Bergen) and supported by the Nordic Data Grid Facility (NDGF). Other participants include the Institut für Wasserbau at the University of Stuttgart and the Department of Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark.
Storage of CO2 in deep geological formations is regarded as a promising option for mitigating climate changes caused by anthropogenic greenhouse gases. Many countries are currently investigating different aspects related to this topic. Among other approaches, numerical investigation has proven to be an indispensable tool with which to understand the underlying processes.
The first study supported by the project deals with numerical simulations related to the sequestration of CO2 in deep aquifers. Risk assessments for sequestration scenarios can estimate factors such as leakage rates from aquifers used for sequestration. To determine the critical attributes for potential reservoirs, a parameter study is conducted using a large number of simulations. Typically each simulation uses 64 processor cores and takes between 4 and 48 hours to complete.
How does it work in practice? Scientists access a service computer that acts as a gateway to various computing centres. They prepare the set of simulation inputs and if necessary modify the source code of the application. After a local test run, they can use a single command to run the simulation on a remote Grid resource (computing centre). The CO2-CG environment takes care of packing the necessary input files and source code, shipping them to a suitable resource, compiling and running them, keeping track of the progress and returning the results to a user-defined directory.
Schematic diagram of possible CO2 Capture and Storage Systems. Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (http://www.ipcc.ch) Special Report on CO2 Capture and Storage.
The heart of the system is a relational database for storing the information necessary for the jobs. The command-line interface inserts all the necessary parameters for the job into the database, and a separate process then performs Grid submission, execution and progress tracking. Stock NorduGrid Advanced Resource Connector (ARC) middleware is used for Grid access, and ARC application environments called runtime environments provide the platform-specific means to run the simulation on each Grid resource (computing centre). Authentication and authorization is based on an industry-standard X.509 security framework with a dedicated Virtual Organization Management System (VOMS) for managing accounts in the user community.
In the first study, scientists at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, investigated the sensitivity of CO2 distribution in a deep aquifer with respect to various physical parameters. This method is necessary to estimate the risks related to the storage of the greenhouse gas. Within two months the group was able to perform numerical studies, which used approximately 300,000 CPU hours, or about 15% of the resources allocated to the project for 2008. Without the Grid facilities these numerical studies would have taken about three years of execution time.
A second research group at the University of Bergen, Norway, is now starting to take advantage of these computing facilities. Apart from ease of use, the Grid community will enhance the existing collaboration between groups and will greatly simplify technical exchanges. As international collaborative research becomes both more common and more important, such possibilities for scientific exchange are essential.
The next steps are to enlarge the CO2 community by attracting more research groups and further computing resources. In the longer term, the CO2 Community Grid will be turned into a High-Performance Scientific Computing Grid Community (HPSC-GC) by incorporating other high-performance computing software applications and related scientific groups. In this way the Grid infrastructure will contribute to the broadening of international interdisciplinary research.
http://www.ndgf.org/ndgfweb/co2_community_grid.html
Josva Kleist
Aalborg University and Nordic
DataGrid Facility, Denmark
E-mail: co2 ndgf.org


The 50-cell custody unit was the first phase in a £28.5 million project with Willmott Dixon as main contractor, to provide a new police HQ.
Working within the existing listed structure with only centimetres to spare, some 490 lifts were completed to construct a new precast core housing custody cells and associated facilities. At times, the telescopic mobile crane boom encroached into the roof space as components were manoeuvred in a carefully planned progression along the 75m length of the 19th Century warehouse.
With precast concrete components up to 8m in length and weighing up to 10 tonnes, the challenge was one of the most exacting ever carried out by the precaster, who installed 195 precast concrete wall units and 95 floor slabs, weighing in at a hefty total of 2500 tonnes, in a narrow time frame of just eight weeks.
The custody complex used the well-proven Home Office-approved Lambeth cell wall system and, for the first time, the precast units were manufactured using PCE's own moulds, which it procured for this and future custody projects. The structure incorporates precast crosswall and duct units along with a precast roof to the cells and hollowcore to the storage areas. With no on-site storage space and an extremely confined working area, all units had to be delivered to site to a strict schedule and placed directly from the delivery vehicle.
PCE used a crawler crane to erect police cells within the existing listed structure.
The concrete frame for the new police HQ building during erection, with Kings House in the background.
External façade of the former engine shed.
The crawler crane working within the former engine shed.
In order to gain listed building consent, the scheme had to meet a requirement to retain the original façade of the building.


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Each individual in the filing group or required to be in the filing group and the payee when the overpayment was incurred, except an individual who did not reside with and did not know he or she was included in the filing group.
A caretaker relative (see OAR 461-001-0000) and his or her spouse (see OAR 461-001-0000) who were not part of, but resided with, the filing group when the overpayment was incurred.
A parent (see OAR 461-001-0000) or caretaker relative of a child (see OAR 461-001-0000) in the benefit group (see OAR 461-110-0750) and the spouse of the parent or caretaker relative if the parent, caretaker relative, or spouse was a member of or resided with the filing group when the overpayment was incurred.
An individual determined liable for an overpayment remains liable when the individual becomes a member of a new filing group.
An authorized representative (see OAR 461-115-0090) when the authorized representative knowingly gave incorrect or incomplete information or intentionally withheld information resulting in the overpayment.
Did not reside with and did not know he or she was included in the filing group.
A caretaker relative and his or her spouse who were not part of, but resided with, the filing group or OCCS Medical programs household group (see OAR 410-200-0015) when the overpayment was incurred.
A parent or caretaker relative of a child in the filing group or OCCS Medical programs household group (see OAR 410-200-0015) and the spouse of the parent or caretaker relative if the parent, caretaker relative, or spouse was a member of or resided with the filing group or OCCS Medical programs household group when the overpayment was incurred.
An authorized representative (see OAR 461-115-0090 and OAR 410-200-0015) when the authorized representative knowingly gave incorrect or incomplete information or intentionally withheld information that resulted in the overpayment.
The provider is liable for a provider overpayment made on behalf of a client eligible for child care payments.
Each adult in the filing group or required to be in the filing group is liable for an overpayment if the client was not eligible for the payment.
Each adult in the filing group or required to be in the filing group is liable for a client overpayment, and a provider is liable for an overpayment caused by the provider. The client and provider are jointly and severally liable for an overpayment caused by both. In the case of an alleged provider overpayment, a provider's failure to provide contemporaneous records of care provided creates a rebuttable presumption that the care was not provided.
An adult who cosigned an application with a minor provider applicant is liable for an overpayment incurred by the minor provider.
An authorized representative (see OAR 461-115-0090) is liable for an overpayment when the authorized representative knowingly gave incorrect or incomplete information or intentionally withheld information that resulted in the overpayment.
A caretaker relative and his or her spouse who were not part of, but resided with, the filing group when the overpayment was incurred.
A parent or caretaker relative of a child in the filing group and the spouse of the parent or caretaker relative if the parent, caretaker relative, or spouse was a member of or resided with the filing group when the overpayment was incurred.
An authorized representative when the authorized representative knowingly gave incorrect or incomplete information or intentionally withheld information that resulted in the overpayment.
The primary person (see OAR 461-001-0015) of any age, an ineligible student in the household, and all adults (see OAR 461-001-0015) who were members of or required to be in the filing group (see OAR 461-110-0370) when excess benefits were issued.
A sponsor of a non-citizen household member if the sponsor is at fault, for payments prior to November 21, 2000.
A drug or alcohol treatment center or residential care facility that acted as the authorized representative of the client.
For a claim that results in trafficking, the payee and the authorized representative when they actually traffic the benefits.
Except as provided otherwise in section (7) of this rule, in all programs, both a non-citizen and the sponsor of the non-citizen are liable for an overpayment incurred if the overpayment results from the failure of the sponsor to provide correct information (see OAR 461-145-0820 to 461-145-0840). If the sponsor had good cause (see OAR 461-195-0521(5)) for withholding the information, the sponsor is not liable for the overpayment.
In the SNAP program, the sponsor of a non-citizen is not liable under section (6) of this rule for payments on or after November 21, 2000.
In the OCCS medical programs, the November 2013 amendments to OAR 461-195-0501, 461-195-0521, 461-195-0541, and 461-195-0561 apply as of October 1, 2013.


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To Kill A Mockingbird actress Rosemary Murphy dies at 89 after being diagnosed with cancer
By Shyam Dodge
To Kill A Mockingbird actress Rosemary Murphy died on Saturday at the age of 89.
Murphy, who won an Emmy for portraying the mother of American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the 1976 miniseries Eleanor And Franklin, passed away in her New York apartment.
The legendary actress had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer shortly before her death, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Passed away: Rosemary Murphy died in her New York apartment at age 89 on Saturday, pictured in 1972's You'll Like My Mother
Murphy is best known for playing Miss Maudie, the neighbour of Atticus Finch, in 1962's To Kill A Mockingbird who taught the children in the film about racism.
'You knew you were in something special. It was a fascinating experience,' Murphy told The Daily Beast in 2012 about the film. 'I was very respectful of where I was and thrilled to be there.'
Adding of her handsome and iconic co-star: ''Gregory Peck was accessible and a real gent.'
Most iconic role: Murphy shot to notoriety in 1962's To Kill A Mockingbird
Memorial: Murphy is survived by her sister and nephew, who will hold a service in September in honour of her life
In a career that spanned over sixty years, the veteran performer received multiple Tony nominations for her celebrated work on Broadway.
She most recently appeared in Woody Allen comedy Mighty Aphrodite (1995) and existential absurdist film Synecdoche, New York (2008).
Murphy never married and is survived by her sister Mildred and nephew Greg. A service will be held in Manhattan in September, according to the family.
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Asus sexes up Eee line
Asus has formally launched the svelte Eee PC S101, its attempt to lift the line out of its netbook-for-kids ghetto and parade the Small, Cheap Computer family up Main Street. Linux buffs will be disappointed to learn there's no open source operating system on the SCC, at least not initially. And, design aside, the S101's specs …
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT b
niiice, bbbbut..
"€599 ($/£)"
if they mean £600 spondoolies for a restricted laptop = wtf?
why should anyone buy it?
get that screen res up and it might be a player but with the same old 1024x600 is just a shinier eee..
make it something like 1200x800, throw in an external dvd writer and a SSD of a decent size, say 160gb and i'll buy one for £600.
btw, what are they thinking can be done with a 1gb SSD???
baby laptop thread: http://www.eupeople.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=487
all welcome! ;)
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT spegru
Needs Linux of course
Otherwise these low power devices will not cope with the strain of antivirus software
It *is* listed and even emphasised on the Asus website though
http://eeepc.asus.com/global/products101-spec.html
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT Matt Smart
Bit of a poor effort with the copying and pasting of the new Eee onto the hot Eee Girl, kids - I can see white edges and everything!
(As an aside, the thing looks considerably bigger than before - less likely that you'd just pick it up and take it to the beach!)
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT M
So the EEE has sold out
Quel tragique... ACER ONE?
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT Kyle
Buh?
So, having pioneered the netbook market and then failed to capitalise on it properly by releasing too many versions of what amounts to the same thing...they're now trying to put it in a shinier case and sell it to the Mac fans?
I love my eee701, but I'm really starting to wonder whether the folks at Asus actually understand why netbooks became popular in the first place....
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT Steve Foster
Cue obligatory fanboi joke
If I wanted an overpriced laptop that looked pretty, I'd have bought a Mac...
I'll be here all week. Oh, what's that you say? My coat?
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT Doug Southworth
1GB SSD?
...I hope that's a typo. Otherwise, the $814 price tag seems really steep. Come on ASUS, what happened to the $250 price tag that actually attracted people to your netbooks?
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT Adrian
you don't need to worry about getting a bigger capacity battery and having it hanging out the back of the laptop, spoiling the looks !!!
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:15 GMT Gary F
1GB SSD - surely a typo?
1GB solid state storage and it won't come with Linux? So how do they expect Windows and Office to fit comfortably within 1GB? Unless it comes with Windows 95? :-D
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:16 GMT Anonymous Coward
1GB solid state drive? eh? so u can only use apps built into xp, because there is not likely to be any room left for apps!
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:16 GMT V.B.N.
Lost the plot!
If that really is going to be the price then its clear that Asus have officially lost the plot. The current SCC market is saturated in its present state. We need the next gen SCC.
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:16 GMT Henry
Asus' shipment of fail has arrived
Very nice looking, but XP home only? and 1GB SSD for £416???
Er no thanks, I'll be sticking with my AA1 thanks.
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:16 GMT Dave
I was expecting so much more, after reading that title.
I presume this latest model has merely been photo-shopped into the only interesting picture, as she cannot possibly read the screen at that angle.
Wednesday 8th October 2008 12:16 GMT richard
errr...another new model? how many do they have now?
Wednesday 8th October 2008 14:07 GMT Tony Smith, Editor, Reg Hardware
Re. 1GB SSD
Yes, it's a typo - it should read (and now does) 16GB, more than enough for XP.
Re. Eee friend
Yes, it's a Photoshop. We did it for a laff. And because the original is a Photoshop job too.
Wednesday 8th October 2008 14:07 GMT John
Lost the plot?
So Asus, who effectively created the laptot/SCC craze, seem to have lost the plot. At that price, this isn't an SCC at all - it's just a small laptop with a solid-state drive (but only 1GB for that price?!!).
Wednesday 8th October 2008 14:12 GMT Giles Jones
Costs too much.
It's obvious the Eeepc only sold as it was a smidgen over £200.
Wednesday 8th October 2008 14:12 GMT Matt
@Matt Smart
Oh... I hadn't noticed the laptop in that picture
It's a nice machine. Also comes with a 16GB SD card..
It actually comes with a 16GB SSD, and will be bundled with a 16GB SD card as well.
£449 may not be that cheap, but those who value quality above cheap-n-cheerful will be impressed; it's a damn sight thinner than anything else, and uses the same keyboard as the £1500 Asus U6...
If HP can get away with charging more for its metal MiniNote, why shouldn't Asus slap on a bit of brushed aluminium and see what happens..
Sure, take the Acer One (good luck speccing it up to 32GB, it won't be anywhere near £200..) if you don't mind typing on something that resembles my first laptop.. At least this one looks nice.
Shame out the 1024 x 600 pixel resolution though... Nothing is ever perfect, is it
Wednesday 8th October 2008 14:12 GMT Simon Ward
Boing!
That's the sound of ASUS jumping the shark.
Definitely an SC, but most definitely *not* an SCC.
Wednesday 8th October 2008 14:19 GMT Ash
@b (160GB SSD)
http://www.google.com/products?q=SSD+160gb
Goodluckwiththat
Wednesday 8th October 2008 15:56 GMT Daniel
Webcam naughties
Looking at the picture of Eee and friend, one can only wonder what the built-in webcam would see if you could access it remotely ....
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/07/clickjacking_surveillance_zombie/
Thursday 9th October 2008 17:55 GMT b
..and?
all sorts of things come up in that search..erm, like machines that have an ssd AND a 160gb HD?
"good luck" indeed!
related: "Higher capacities are coming with 160GB mainstream ones by the end of the year and 250GB flagged for 2009."
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/10/06/kingston_resells_intel_ssds/


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Q: How do you synchronize Google Calendar and iCal? How do you synchronize your Google Calendar with iCal? Do you use any third-party software or the CalDAV protocol?
The ability to perform a two-way synchronization is a requirement. The ability to synchronize multiple iCal calendars with multiple Google Calendars is a bonus.
Note. I would prefer a solution based on experience, I can search Google. I already use BusySync, but I'm always looking for better solutions.

A: Have a look at http://www.google.com/support/calendar/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=99358#ical. It lets you view and edit Google Calendars in iCal.

A: I can recommend the free service of Nuevasync http://nuevasync.com from experience. It takes your Google Calendar(s) and syncs them to iPhone or others using a Microsoft Exchange protocol.
2 way syncing, multiple calendars, works like a charm, I've been using it non-stop for 10 months now I think.
When you set up syncing make sure to check the Default calendar in your iPhone Calendar settings to prevent any mishaps, you have to set this to your primary Google Calendar manually.

A: I use BusySync - largely because I needed this functionality before there was any other way to do it.
It works really well for me.  The three or four calendars I subscribe to from Google calendars are Read-Write, and the fields match up pretty well.
I have looked at other options, but never pursued them, as the current method for me works fine.

A: At my work place we used the CalDAV protocol to sync 2 calendars between 4 computers and 2 people. Since only one person would ever change information we never had to worry about conflicts and it worked great.
We had two accounts but I can't comment on being able to create new calendars in iCal and have them appear in Google Calendar.

A: I have used two methods:
1) Add Google calendars to iCal using:

Navigate to iCal > Preferences > Accounts.
Click the plus button.
Select Google from the account type
Enter your username and password

This method worked great until a few weeks ago when I entered some kind of change which screwed up the sync.  iCal started throwing weird errors and then changes that I entered on my Mac would no longer be pushed to Google Calendar.
So that lead me to:
2) Synchronize calendars using Spanning Sync:

Backup your iCal events!
Download and install [Spanning Sync][1] (free 15 day trial)

A: Very much interested in the question myself. You probably know that you any Google Calendar comes with its ICal file that you can reference from third-party apps. But the feed leaks more information than as per the original calendar's privacy settings. And Google's VFREEBUSY feed just doesn't do what it's meant to do.
For a business app where I originally thought of using third-party software to synch up an events database with Google Calendar I had to roll my own and parse the ICal feed directly.

A: There's also Calaboration. Very easy to use.

A: I am not sure if BusyCal is the same BusySync (if it is I apologise)
Update: I have been informed that BusyCal replaced BusySync. Therefore scroll down to my second answer.
Download the 30 day trial of BusyCal 2, and if you think its to your liking you can always purchase it afterwards.
Example Screenshots:

It is described as:
An award winning calendar that provides powerful time-saving productivity tools in a friendly, personalized, easy-to-use package.
BusyCal's unique and powerful features include customizable calendar views, scrolling Month and Week views, an integrated Info Panel for quickly viewing and editing events, integrated To Dos that display in the calendar and carry-forward until completed, custom font sizes and styles, graphics, live weather feeds and moon phases, and a menu bar app for quick access to the current day's events and weather.
BusyCal takes full advantage of the latest features in Mountain Lion, including the Notification Center for displaying alerts and banners; and Application Sandboxing for safe computing. BusyCal is compatible with iCloud, Google Calendar, and other CalDAV servers, enabling you to sync and share your calendars through the cloud with other Macs running BusyCal or the built-in Calendar app on OS X, as well as iPhones and iPads running the built-in Calendar on iOS 6.
Available: http://www.busymac.com/busycal/
Alternatively:
An application called Blotter

Available from:  http://wireload.net/products/blotter/
The link below tells you about using Blotter with Google Calendar depending on which version of Mac OS you are running:
http://support.wireload.net/entries/455852-can-i-use-blotter-with-my-google-calendar

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I think my favorite thing I get to do as a priest is baptize people. Baptism is the beginning of the Christian life, and it is a blessing to be a part of so many people's beginnings and a part of their salvation. We had almost 200 baptisms at OLG in 2015. My baptism date is February 9, 1986. The day of our baptism is the most important day of our lives. If you don't know yours, look it up and put it on the calendar. That is the day we were thrown into the stream of salvation, a stream that will carry us to heaven if we let it. When I baptize people, I always tell the parents to keep the cloth used to dry their kid's head, because it contains the very water of their salvation. The holy water fonts, my sprinkling people—all of that is a reminder that we are in the stream of salvation. The stream of salvation has its start in the River Jordan. I visited that place in December 2014. Turns out you're not supposed to dive into it, as some friends learned the hard way. It is the lowest spot on planet earth, the place where Jesus willed to be baptized. I think it's fitting. Jesus raises up that which is most lowly, even our broken human nature. And he draws us into his resurrection, into glory, into heaven….all through the stream of salvation….all through baptism.
God made us: he invented us as a man invents a machine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other. That is why it is just no good asking God to make us happy in our own way without bothering about religion. God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing. That is the key to history. Terrific energy is expended—civilizations are built up—excellent institutions devised; but each time something goes wrong. Some fatal flaw always brings selfish and cruel people to the top and it all slides back into misery and ruin. In fact, the machine conks. It seems to start up all right and runs a few yards, and then it breaks down. They are trying to run it on the wrong juice. That is what Satan has done to us humans.
Isn't that beautiful! That is the story of baptism. God gives us the fuel in Baptism, the fuel our motors, our spirits, our bodies need in order to be what we were made to be. God instills in us the divine life in baptism. He fills us with new life, he floods us with his glory. A phrase that always moves me in baptism is when we pray in thanksgiving that the new child has become "a temple of God's glory." We were made to run on glory. We run on God. Which is why we have the Eucharist, and why we have baptism and all the sacraments. Nothing else will get us to where we need to go—not money, popularity, power, alcohol, video games, sports or anything else. The machine will conk out on that stuff. Only God is the right juice. So he gives us his Spirit, and we run on that. Even to heaven.
Our readings today are all about this. Isaiah 42 talks about how God fills us with his spirit, and how "a bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench." Even when we feel like we might conk, might break down, God's spirit within given to us at baptism—it keeps us going. Our second reading from Acts tells us about the power that came into the Lord Jesus when he was baptized, how his baptism started his public ministry of teaching, healing, praying, guiding, loving, etc. In this way, it is not just own personal salvation that is possible because of baptism, but also the salvation of the world. It's possible for us to do those same things, too, because we run on God. Jesus was baptized on this day some 2000 years ago and then he changed and saved the world. He continues doing that through his power at work in us, a power given us at our baptism.


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2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross refresh updates styling, infotainment
October 15, 2020 2 min read Joel Stocksdale
As expected from spy shots, the 2022 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has received a styling refresh, and it changes the somewhat controversial rear end. It also brings some tweaks to the infotainment, and for markets outside the U.S. a plug-in hybrid.
The big exterior changes are at the back. The Aztek-style split rear window is gone for a conventional single one. The taillights no longer bridge across the middle of the hatch. They do still extend up the rear pillars. The shape of the hatch looks a little different, too, and it helps reduce the stubby look of the Eclipse Cross's tail.
From the front and sides, the new Eclipse Cross doesn't seem particularly different. But looking closer, you may notice that the upper lamps are slimmed down and given a steeper angle. They also appear to simply be daytime running lights, while the now larger lower lamps take over actual illumination duty. The main grille is also thinner.
On the inside, the main change is to the infotainment system. The screen has grown to 8 inches over the old 7-inch system, and now features a new graphic interface and physical volume and tuning knobs. Not only that, it ditches the touch pad in the center console, opting instead for touchscreen interactions exclusively. To aid this, the screen also sits closer to the front occupants.
Mechanically, U.S.-spec Eclipse Cross models are unchanged. They continue to get the turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder making 152 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with a CVT and front- or all-wheel-drive. For other markets, Mitsubishi will introduce a plug-in hybrid variant. Details for that will come later, but won't be especially relevant for the U.S., as the company said it has no plans to bring it here. Considering the availability of the Outlander PHEV in America, this seems like an odd decision, but perhaps Outlander PHEV sales haven't been strong enough to merit another PHEV model.
The redesigned Eclipse Cross will go on sale in the first quarter of 2021. Pricing has not been announced, but expect it to stay close to the current car's base price of $24,190.
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