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2023 Honda Civic Type R: Here's What We Know About Its Design and New Features
by Mark Putzer linkedin | More Articles: Sedans
Updated with the latest vehicle information
Do you desire the practicality and reliability of the Honda Civic – but want to take the performance up a few notches? If so, then you'll be delighted with the high-performance Honda Civic Type R. Following the debut of the standard 2022 Civic model earlier in 2021, the redesigned 2023 Civic Type R made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon on January 14, 2022. Find out what we know so far about the release date, price, and new features of the all-new 2023 Honda Civic Type R.
When is the 2023 Honda Civic Type R coming out?
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Honda will make the 2023 Civic Type R available in Fall 2022. It will reveal more details closer to that time.
How much do we expect the 2023 Honda Civic Type R to cost?
While Honda hasn't yet stated the price information for the 2023 Civic Type R, you can expect it to be slightly higher than the 2021 Civic Type R. The 2021 Civic Type R starts at $37,895 MSRP. For the 2023 Civic Type R, it will probably be around $40,000.
2023 Civic Type R: A more powerful turbocharged engine
Honda touts the redesigned model as the best performing Civic Type R ever. This elevated performance comes courtesy of a new iteration of the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, as detailed by Car and Driver. For the 2021 Civic Type R, the output of the turbo engine is 306 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The output of the 2023 Civic R will be even higher.
The 2023 Civic R will still offer a manual transmission. However, for those that can't drive stick, a dual-clutch automatic transmission will probably be available as well.
New design for the 2023 Civic Type R
2022 Honda Civic Fights the 2022 Accord in a Sibling Rivalry
We got a closer look when the 2023 Civic Type R made its debut at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Before then, Honda released some photos of the redesigned Civic Type wrapped in camouflage, which did little to hide the prominent rear wing. Like the outgoing model, it will only be available in a hatchback model.
The 2023 Civic Type R appears to have a sportier look compared to the 2021 Civic Type R. Additionally, the 2023 Civic Type R features 20-inch wheels with high-performance tires.
Compared to the 2021 Civic Type R, the 2023 Civic R will have a more minimalist interior. However, you can still expect to see some racy design elements, such as faux carbon-fiber trim and red accents.
2023 Civic Type R technology features
Like the standard 2022 Civic, the 2023 Civic Type R will have climate controls and a digital gauge cluster situated above the center console. The 2023 Civic Type R will also have Honda's next-generation infotainment system, which includes a 9-inch touchscreen and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration. Additional technologies include Wi-Fi capabilities, a wireless smartphone charger, and a full suite of driving assistance features.
This article was updated on 07/26/22 with the latest price and release date information. Updated the headline for clarity.
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This past week, Republican candidates released their tax records.
While most media focus has been on tax percentage, the New York Times also looked at charitable giving.
What's frightening is that the median taxpayer gives even less – only 2.1%. And that number has trended steadily downward over the past few decades.
What does that mean to organizations that rely on individual donations, especially in light of the shrinking pool of funding from government, foundations, corporations and other high-dollar resources?
It means the organization must not only seek out individuals who share a commitment to its mission … but it may also need to nurture a "tradition of giving" among some of those donors. To teach them (or help them learn!) to give.
Call it courtship. Or engagement. Or education.
But it''s a process that won't happen with a single appeal. In fact, it may take years. And unless an organization is able to hold that longer view on donor development – both in how it speaks to donors and how it tracks their response – it may not happen at all.


Dr. Roth is absolutely amazing. He is all about proportion and communication with his patients. I went in for a breast augmentation and was not even an A cup. I have a small frame. I'm 5'4" & 110 lbs. So , we decided on a full C and I couldn't be more satisfied with the level of professionalism on Dr. Roth and his entire staff!


The RDB Chief Executive Officer, Clare Akamanzi, said that, "Natural gas is the most environmentally friendly fossil fuel. The natural gas produced by the plant will help reduce the use of wood and charcoal as a cooking fuel as well as diesel fuel in the automotive industry.
These gases pose a serious risk to all the oxygen dependent life in the vicinity of the lake as they continue to build up.
However, methane gas also provides an energy resource valued at billions of dollars for the Kivu region.


Cologne, 8 May 2018 - VAPIANO SE has increased its holding in the existing joint venture in Australia from 50 per cent to 75 per cent and, with the opening of a restaurant in the capital, Canberra, has established its seventh location in Australia.
Back in 2009, VAPIANO opened its first franchise restaurant in Brisbane. In 2013, the partnership with the franchisee, Three Wise Men Pty Ltd, was expanded to become a joint venture, with each party holding 50 per cent. So far, a further six locations have been added, in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney and most recently in Toowoomba (November 2017) and in Canberra (March 2018). In financial year 2017, the five restaurants in Australia that were in existence for the full financial year generated combined revenue of AUD 22 million, or around EUR 13.8 million. With this successful acquisition of the majority in the joint venture, the restaurants will be included and fully consolidated in the VAPIANO SE consolidated financial statements in the future.
Jochen Halfmann, CEO of VAPIANO SE: "The Australian market is showing very attractive performance for us. The acquisition of a majority holding in the joint venture ensures that we have a good strategic basis for our further successful growth in this region, and thus also for the further development of our international restaurant network."
The Italian lifestyle brand VAPIANO founded in 2002 an innovative "Fresh Casual Dining" concept that established a new category in system catering, combining elements of "fast casual" and "casual dining". The restaurant concept centers around quality, uncompromisingly fresh ingredients, and transparency. Pasta, pizza dough, sauces, dressings and dolci are all made fresh every day on site at each VAPIANO. Food is prepared "à la minute" directly in front of the guests and "customized" to the guests' special requests. The cosmopolitan ambiance is also part of the success story. The cozy atmosphere in each VAPIANO is enhanced by long oak tables that foster communication, a tall olive tree, and a comfortable bar and lounge area. VAPIANO stands for self-determination and individuality allowing each guest to choose between different guest journeys. Guests can order their food from the Vapianisti, at the terminal, or via the VAPIANO app, and pay for it by chipcard or app. Alternatively, the company offers take-away and delivery services at a growing number of its restaurants, allowing guests to enjoy VAPIANO anytime, anyplace, anywhere. From its origins in Hamburg/Germany, the VAPIANO idea spread quickly to the world: As of December 31, 2017, the VAPIANO portfolio encompasses 205 restaurants in 33 countries on five continents. VAPIANO shares (ISIN: DE000A0WMNK9) have been listed in the Prime Standard on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange's since June 27, 2017. For further details, please go to www.vapiano.com.


Our life has been in a state of flux for the last few months. We have a lot of major life changes happening right now. As most of you know we are currently living with my mom while we house hunt. It's been a good transition, but also one that has made me feel a little brain dead. I've been missing deadlines and social dates left and right. And I feel like my brain may be stuck in a state of chaos until we get back into a normal routine with a space of our own.
But you don't have to be in between homes to feel chaotic. Just being a mom is enough to make your head feel foggy and overwhelmed. So I thought I would share some tips and tricks to keep your brain sharp!
It's getting close to that time of year when I invest in a new planner and organizational tools galore! While my heightened since of organization usually lasts for a couple of months. Studies have shown if you utilize tools to organize the mundane things in your life, i.e. appointment dates, where your keys are, etc., you can devote more mental energy to the important things.
Have you noticed that the further removed you are from your school days the less sharp you feel? I swear I was pretty bright back in high school! Well, actively learning new skills helps to maintain brain cells.
Being a mom, especially if you are a SAHM, it can be hard to keep up with your social life. Believe me, this is not an area, I excel in . But, staying present in the world outside your home/kids is an important part to keeping up your mental and emotional energy. Mommy and me groups are great for this kind of interaction. But, groups with a focus on learning or studying something are even better. I've personally benefited from the women's bible studies at our church. I get the social connections that I desire and use the time to learn and think deeper than diapers and toys.
Just like taking notes in high school, when you learn new things, they'll stick better if you repeat them aloud or write them down. I've been keeping a journal with me in my car the last few months, so when I make a new discovery in my counseling sessions or bible study, I can write it down while it's fresh on my mind.
I've always loved completing the puzzles in the newspaper or crosswords in the back of a magazine. Even in my college days I preferred trivia night at the local bar over a night out dancing. So, I love to pop out my phone after the kids are in bed for a little word action with Words With Friends 2.
Jamy and I love playing WWF2 because it's a quick and easy way to interact with our friends in other states or with each other throughout the day!
Other great tips to help your brain stay fit are to keep your body active and diet healthy! Easier said than done, but I figured it was worth mentioning!
So, if you've been feeling in the mental doldrums lately, I hope some of these tips will be helpful! Get out there, buy a planner, join a class and download WWF2 HERE!


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Ленинский — поселок в Почепском районе Брянской области в составе Доманичского сельского поселения.

География
Находится в центральной части Брянской области на расстоянии приблизительно 3 км на северо-запад по прямой от районного центра города Почеп.

История
Упоминался с 1920-х годов. На карте 1941 года отмечен как Хутора Доманические с 10 дворами.

Население
Численность населения: 37 человек (1926 год), 65 человек (1979), 18 (русские 100 %) в 2002 году, 19 в 2010.

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Населённые пункты Почепского района

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A Bleak Year for Reproductive Justice
After another challenging year for reproductive rights, many states are looking at fresh battles in 2014.
Von Diaz Dec 31, 2013 12:11PM ET
Women hold up signs during a women's pro-choice rally on Capitol Hill, July 11, 2013 in Washington, DC. The rally was hosted by Planned Parenthood Federation of America to urge Congress against passing any legislation to limit access to safe and legal abortion. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Mark Wilson
It's been a tough year for reproductive justice in the U.S., with 24 states approving policies and legislation that limit women's access to reproductive health care. The passage of Texas' HB 2, which is still being appealed, has already shut down one third of the abortion clinics in a state that has long been limiting access particularly for women with limited resources including low-income women of color and immigrants living in border regions. Many fear the Texas laws will encourage other states to consider similar legislation.
The onslaught of abortion-restriction laws, particularly in the form of so-called Targeted Restriction to Abortion Providers (TRAP) and Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) laws, ramped up in 2013, and the strategies for limiting access to reproductive health services seem to be expanding each year. According to a Bloomberg report, 73 abortion clinics have closed nationwide in the last two years.
It hasn't been all bad this year. California passed AB154, which expanded access to abortion in the state and allows for a wider pool of trained providers. A ban on medical abortions was narrowly avoided in Oklahoma, and advocates in Albuquerque successfully blocked what could have been the first ever municipal ban on abortion in the U.S.
But between the high-profile drama in Texas, and states like Mississippi, Kansas, North Dakota and Wisconsin, growing trends are worrisome to some advocates.
Elizabeth Nash, the state issues manager at the Gutmacher Institute, says that she expects to see more laws requiring abortion providers to meet ambulatory medical center standards or to have hospital admitting privileges, which come with various structural requirements that experts say are medically unnecessary, as well as attempts to limit medication abortions such as what we saw in Oklahoma.
"They've been so successful with standards for clinics and hospital privileges, it just makes sense that we would see it in 2014. I'm also expecting to see more restrictions around medication abortion provisions. There are laws in effect in 14 states restricting medical abortion, and I think we'll see that number grow," she says.
Women of color obtain a disproportionate number of abortions. For instance, black people make up 13.1 percent of the population but black women obtain 30 percent of abortions. Latinos make up 16.9 percent but account for 25 percent of abortions. Asian, Pacific Islander and Hawaiian natives comprise 5.3 percent of the population but according to the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, 35 percent of pregnancies end in abortion for Asian American and Pacific Islander women. And women of color are more likely to have an unwanted pregnancy, which experts say is directly connected to their access to reproductive healthcare, education, and contraceptives. Because the Hyde Amendment restricts federal funding for abortion services in most cases, low-income women who rely on Medicaid have an undue financial burden.
Organizations such as the Guttmacher Institute and the National Center for Reproductive Justice provide tons of state-specific data on abortion and contraception access, but here are a few states to look out for next year, and some of this year's wins and losses for reproductive rights.
What's going on: This spring the Arkansas legislature passed two abortion restriction laws–one that prohibits abortions after 12 weeks after a woman's last period, and another that bans the procedure 22 weeks after fertilization. Under Roe v. Wade, a fetus is considered "viable" outside of the womb at 24 weeks. Both of these laws aim to bump up that timeframe in a way that directly conflicts with the Supreme Court's existing ruling on abortion rights. The 12-week ban is particularly controversial because much like six-week bans considered in states such as Ohio and North Dakota, it is connected to detecting a heartbeat.
Upcoming in 2014: Both of these laws have been appealed, and will remain unenforced until the courts decide.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 317,720 women in Arkansas who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 18 percent are black, 7 percent are Latina and 69 percent are white. Nineteen percent live below the federal poverty level.
What's going on: This spring the Florida House passed a measure that is version of PRENDA, which requires physicians to report abortions they suspect are are based on a fetus' gender.
Upcoming in 2014: This measure is expected to come to a Senate vote in 2014. Similar PRENDA laws have popped up in other states across the country.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 2,061,580 women in Florida who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 19 percent are black, 26 percent are Latina and 49 percent are white. Fifteen percent live below the federal poverty level.
What's going on: This spring the Georgia legislature joined states such as South Carolina and Michigan in limiting the use of state health insurance plans for abortion coverage, except in cases where the mother's life is at risk. This eliminated coverage for abortions sought as a result of sexual assault or incest. Forty two percent of all state employees are people of color, and 48 percent are women.
Upcoming in 2014: The new healthcare plan requirements will go into effect in January 2014.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 1,189,220 women in Georgia who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 35 percent are black, 9 percent are Latina and 49 percent are white. Sixteen percent live below the federal poverty level.
What's going on: Mississippi has only one functioning abortion clinic, and this year the state legislature increased restrictions on this last provider. The new law requires providers to report all medication abortions to the state's department of health and the FDA, and also prohibits the use of telemedicine for prescribing medical abortions–a new strategy developed to address the needs of rural women. The legislature also introduced a law similar to that passed in Texas that requires abortion providers to have hospital admitting privileges, which was temporarily blocked by a U.S. district court.
Upcoming in 2014: The medication abortion law goes into effect in July. The move to require hospital admitting privileges has not been completely struck down.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 335,430 women in Mississippi who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 42 percent are black, 3 percent are Latina and 52 percent are white. Twenty one percent live below the poverty level.
What's going on: This year Gov. Nikki Haley (R) passed a budget that continues to prevent state employees from receiving abortion benefits under the state healthcare system and did not increase funding for family planning providers, such as Planned Parenthood.
Upcoming in 2014: Advocates are keeping a close eye on South Carolina because of its proximity to North Carolina, which passed an omnibus abortion-restriction law that, requires abortion clinics to meet ambulatory surgical standards, limits abortion coverage to state employees, and includes PRENDA provisions.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 530,550 women in South Carolina who need of access to contraceptive services and supplies, 31 percent are black, 5 percent are Latina and 60 percent are white. Eighteen percent live below the poverty level.
The Southwest and Texas
What's going on: Earlier this year a federal appeals court struck down two abortion restriction laws: one limiting access to family planning services for Medicaid patients, and another banning abortions after 18 weeks. In November the state asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate the law. But the state also successfully blocked an attempt at a PRENDA law that would ban abortion based on sex selection.
Upcoming in 2014: The Supreme Court has not yet confirmed that they'll hear the state's case on the 18-week abortion ban. Because of the growing popularity of this particular type of abortion restriction legislation–it's been adopted in nine states–the Supreme Court's decision on whether to move forward is significant. Policy experts are expecting a vote as soon as January 2014.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 788,050 women in Arizona who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 4 percent are black, 34 percent are Latina, and 51 percent are white. Sixteen percent live below the poverty level.
What's going on: Residents of Albuquerque, N.M. rejected a proposed 20-week ban on abortions this fall despite polling that suggested most residents would support it.
Upcoming in 2014: No new legislation has been proposed for 2014, but the well-known anti-abortion group Operation Rescue has been active in the state and was involved in the recently proposed legislation.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 240,530 women in New Mexico who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 2 percent are black, 51 percent are Latina, and 34 percent are white. Eighteen percent live below the poverty level.
What's going on: The 2013 Texas abortion law saga ended in November as the Supreme Court refused to block HB 2. Already, an estimated one third of clinics have stopped providing services. In, El Paso one clinic halted abortion services because none of its doctors have hospital admitting privileges, one of the provisions of the law. Should all of El Paso's clinics stop providing services, those seeking abortions would have to travel 550 miles away to San Antonio for services. Such long distances put an additional strain on low-income women who bear the brunt of increased travel and lodging expenses, as well as potentially finding childcare and taking time off work.
Upcoming in 2014: Planned Parenthood of Texas and reproductive rights advocates plan to continuing appealing HB2. The ambulatory surgical standards requirement is expected to go into effect in September 2014.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the more than three million women in Texas who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 13 percent are black, 39 percent are Latina, and 40 percent are white. Seventeen percent live below the poverty level.
What's going on: The Kansas legislature passed an expansive abortion restriction bill this year that decreases access on multiple levels. Counseling regulations will requie providers to counsel women seeking abortions on a scientifically unproven link between the procedure and breast cancer. In addition, the bill increased penalties for those who knowingly assist a minor in obtaining an abortion; enacted a 20-week ban; included a PRENDA provision; denied abortion benefits to women with state health insurance plans; and denied state funding to organizations providing abortion services.
Upcoming in 2014: This law is expected to go into effect in July 2014.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute reports that of the more than 322,990 in Kansas who are of age and in need of access to contraceptive services and supplies, 6 percent are black, 12 percent are Latina and 74 percent are white. Sixteen percent live below the poverty level.
What's going on: In December the Michigan legislature joined Texas, North Carolina and Ohio in restricting funding for abortion in private and public health insurance plans by requiring women who want abortion coverage to pay additional fees. The legislature also voted to increase budget allocations for adoption and anti-choice family planning services.
Upcoming in 2014: The bill has been openly opposed by more than one state senator, among them Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer (D) who disclosed having been raped during the Senate hearing. Legislators and reproductive justice advocates are considering a ballot drive in 2014 to override the law.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 1,113,390 women in Michigan who need of access to contraceptive services and supplies, 17 percent are black, 5 percent are Latina and 71 percent are white. Sixteen percent live below the poverty level.
What's going on: This year Wisconsin ended its legislative session without a final vote on a series of abortion restriction bills, some of which bar access to services and others that increase funding for anti-choice causes. Among them is the introduction of a "Choose Life," license plate for an additional fee, a PRENDA provision, and a move to restrict abortion services for state employees.
Upcoming in 2014: These and other provisions will be up for consideration when the state legislature goes back in session in January 2014.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute reports that of the more than 636,030 in Wisconsin who are of age and in need of access to contraceptive services and supplies, 8 percent are black, 7 percent are Latina, and 79 percent are white. Fourteen percent live below the poverty level.
What's going on: The governor of North Dakota approved one of the most rigid time-limit bans on abortion this year. The so-called "heartbeat ban" is similar to that unsuccessfully introduced in Ohio earlier this year (and expected to be considered in Kansas) and restricts abortions based on when there is a detectable heartbeat.
Upcoming in 2014: This legislation was blocked by a federal appeals court in July, but the courts are still figuring out their next move and the law will be up for consideration again in the 2014. A final decision in North Dakota could pave the way for other states.
Who needs access: The Guttmacher Institute estimates that of the 75,590 women in North Dakota who need access to contraceptive services and supplies, 1 percent is black, 2 percent is Latina, and 86 percent is white. Fifteen percent live below the poverty level.
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Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage
Posted by Zero on November 2, 2010
Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage / Kenkaku Ibunroku: Yomigaerishi Soukou no Yaiba - Samurai Spirits Shinshou (剣客異聞録 甦りし蒼紅の刃 サムライスピリッツ新章) / Fighters Swords - PlayStation (1999)
This entry is part 15 of 17 in the series Samurai Shodown
Samurai Shodown (Intro / Characters)
Samurai Shodown II
Samurai Shodown III
Samurai Shodown IV
Samurai Shodown V
Samurai Shodown 64
Samurai Shodown (Neo Geo Pocket)
Shinsetsu Samurai Spirits: Bushidou Retsuden
Samurai Shodown Slash
Samurai Shodown Sen
Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage
Nakoruru: Ano Hito Kara no Okurimono
Samurai Shodown (Anime)
Samurai Shodown's third (and for a long time final) foray into the third dimension is also subtitled Warriors Rage, but it was a completely new game and exclusively released for Sony's PlayStation in 1999, around the same time when SNK was porting titles like Fatal Fury: Wild Ambition to the console. Due to weird region-naming issues, it was originally released in Japan as Samurai Shodown Warriors Rage 2, following the naming convention of its predecessor, Samurai Shodown 64: Warriors Rage. (The 64 is omitted due to the game not running on the Hyper Neo Geo 64 system like the previous two titles.) The full Japanese title is Kenkyaku Ibunroku: Yomigaerishi Soukou no Yaiba – Samurai Spirits Shinshou, which roughly translates to "Story of the Swordsman – The Revived Blue Crimson Blade – Samurai Spirits – A New Age." The product we received turned out to be worse than anyone could have thought possible.
Chronologically, Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage is the final installment, occuring in 1810 (about twenty years after the original series). The character roster is almost entirely changed, and only two characters from the previous titles remain: the aging Haohmaru and a younger relative of Hattori Hanzo. Both have lost many of their signature attacks from earlier games. Nakoruru and Rimururu make appearances as well, but only as spirits. The story revolves around how the age of the sword is coming to a close, and the aspirations of a faction called the Razor Trio located on a criminal island called Ritenkyo. There's nothing wrong with the story, really – there's quite a bit of dialogue in between fights that correlate to the chosen character. But the new cast just feels generic and flat.
Much like the Warriors Rage arcade game, this entry is strictly regulated to the x and y-axes, save for a sidestep that briefly moves the character into the background. The battle system shares several functions with its brethren, such as the Rage Gauge and Rage Explosion. The control and feel are also similar to the last two games – and all similarities end there. The system is almost entirely combo based, the input has been changed entirely to format the PlayStation controller (two buttons for slashes, one for kicks, one for the dodge mentioned above, and another to activate the Rage Explosion technique).
The input for special attacks and maneuvers is, at best, floaty and unresponsive. The quarter circles we've been performing for years come out easily enough, but most others seem to only activate at their conspicuous fancy. A dragon punch movement is already tricky; this input system makes the game nauseating. Many characters have combo-based movelists (perhaps to make up for the shoddy input system), but it's unnecessarily complicated for an Samurai Shodown game. The computer opponents don't even bother with special attacks or combos, and just hit you with regular slashes since the combos aren't even that damaging.
There's also a new life meter system. It's separated into three decreasing "intervals" and there's a short break in the action every time one is depleted. After the second is gone, the attacking character will taunt the opponent. Maybe the developers were striving for dramatic effect, but it ultimately just disrupts the action. This is irritating because you have to face droves of generic characters, including Iga Ninjas, "Brutes," Amazons and Samurai. This quickly gets annoying because they have the same amount of life bars as the regular characters. Each and every one of them. Apparently the idea was to make you feel really powerful by taking on mooks by the barrelful, but you'll just find yourself wanting it to be over with.
The graphics are also pretty bad, with boxy character models that look even worse than PlayStation launch titles such as Battle Arena Toshinden. There's barely any blood, either. And while the first Warriors Rage arcade game also had flat bitmaps for backgrounds, it used some visual chicanery to make them appear more three dimensional. This one doesn't even bother, and the results are battlefields that feel huge and empty. At least the music and ambiance are impressive. Each stage's tune fits in just right, from the slow melody of the village and the pounding tune in the abandoned city area. There's also loads of unlockable artwork, and you can even go through the aptly named Battle Mode to power up a character.
But still – who would want to buy this game? Only masochists who enjoy shoddy frame rates, loading times, unintuitive controls, poor gameplay and boring characters would get any kind of kick out of Warrior's Rage. All of its redeeming qualities, are overshadowed by the fact that the whole game seems like it was rushed out the door. It's an extremely poor entry into the Samurai Shodown series and is a deplorable game in general.
Seishiro Kuki
Seishiro Kuki is the main hero of Samurai Shodown: Warriors Rage. He works for the Japanese government and seeks to take revenge on his adopted brother for the death of his father. His design is okay, but he's so boring as a character. He's a pretty good character to play, but this isn't saying much due to the game engine.
Jin-Emon Hanafusa
Seishiro's older sidekick, who accompanies him on his journey. His spear attacks are reminiscent of Charlotte, though, which counts for something.
Haohmaru
The only truly returning character to denote this as a Samurai Shodown game at all. He has aged quite a bit and lost some of his moves – maybe he's gotten too old to pull them off, anymore?
Hattori Hanzo
He isn't really the Hanzo from the other games – throughout history, there have been actually four Hattori leaders who in some capacity bore the name Hanzo, which has been taken by popular culture and transformed into this continuous lineage of super ninjas, with the name functioning more as a title. At least that's a better explanation for his reduced moveset than Haohmaru got.
The inevitable fan service character, Saya is a buxom blonde who wields dual curved swords, which makes for an interesting play style. She seeks to assassinate the Razor Trio.
Ran Po
A youthful punk that likes beating up brutes for fun in Warriors Rage, which makes him mildly interesting. Uses high-flying attacks and a giant mallet.
Yaci Izanagi
This man seems to be supposed to be a "bad guy." Wears a rather laughable outfit and uses a razor sword. Also seems to be gay, bi, or simply doesn't know his "girlfriend" is a transvestite. He's interesting for that reason alone.
Jushiro Sakaki
He uses a sword/rifle weapon. He also wants the Razor Trio. Seeing a pattern?
Rinka Yoshino
A young girl from a Samurai family that uses a sword nearly twice her size. Also has the obligatory pet animal that joins her in her win animation.
Haito Kanakura
The only decent new character in Warriors Rage 2. His design is awesome, as is his moveset. Has some wicked combos and a power-up move. His involvement in the story isn't any better explained than the other characters, though.
Ganryo the Whirlwind
A big gang leader that uses a stick as a weapon. He's too cool to put in an effort, so he keeps one arm in his jacket. He wants revenge for his murdered comrades.
Daughter of Shiki and Asura, but adopted by Haohmaru and Nicotine. Uses a double sided blade. She apparently has a struggle with the demons within her, which she needs to deal with before they take over completely.
Tohma Kuki
Adopted brother of Seishiro, and a member of the Razor Trio. They're trying to take over the government and/or attain more power. Has a better design than his sibling, although he makes for a very poor man's Genjuro. He killed his foster father and took one of the family's sacred swords because he knew he would never be accepted as a true heir to their style. His brother eventually kills him for this.
Oboro
The main villain of Warriors Rage. Uses two rather neat looking blades and you must fight him while he is invisible. Not much to say. Too bad he's not playable.
She's the younger sister of Ran Po. It's highly disturbing that the in-game character voice sounds like some sort cross between a chicken and an army clock alarm, and may have you waking up in a cold sweat for weeks to come.
The master of Ran Po and Minto. And he also wants a piece of the Razor Trio. That's it.
Tashon Mao
Some Chinese warrior that uses his enormous left hand as a weapon and has a crush on Nakoruru. His voice actor is hilarious.
Mugenji
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Nordic Propeye launches OY1211® LoRaWAN CO2 meter US915
Press release, December 6th, 2022
Stockholm, Sweden, December 6th, 2022 – Nordic Propeye, an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for smart buildings, has launched a new sensor device for the U.S. marketplace: the OY1211® LoRaWAN CO2 meter US915. This device supports Nordic Propeye's HVAC optimization solution, which reduces energy consumption in buildings and improves indoor climate.
Global pressure on energy prices, an increased focus on air quality and efforts to reduce carbon emissions are three factors prompting real estate owners to seek innovative IoT solutions to help manage their properties with building management systems. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates commercial buildings account for 35% of electricity consumed in the U.S. and generate 16% of the country's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
"Incorporating LoRa devices and connecting our solutions with LoRaWAN has proven extremely successful in achieving 15-30% energy savings for our customers since launching our European OY1210 HVAC optimization solution in 2019," said Stefan Lindgren, CTO of Nordic Propeye. "We are excited to have adapted our solution to meet U.S. regulations and look forward to playing a key role making America's real estate sector more efficient and sustainable."
The U.S. version, OY1211, leverages LoRa to autonomously manage a facility's control of HVAC systems using data from wireless sensor devices that continuously monitor CO2 levels, temperature, humidity, and real-time room occupancy. The adaptive reporting functionality of the solution can detect rapid changes in CO2 levels within less than a minute and the solution sends a trigger to the HVAC system every 15 minutes. The solution also leverages weather forecasting data and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to continuously learn and predict the temperatures of HVAC zones. The predictive maintenance feature alerts building operators when system anomalies arise to prevent equipment failures.
The OY1211 LoRaWAN® CO2 meter US915 integrates LoRa® devices by Semtech Corporation (Nasdaq: SMTC), a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms.
"LoRa devices and the LoRaWAN standard are digitally transforming property management with simplified, smart solutions around the globe," said Marc Pégulu vice president and general manager for Semtech's Wireless and Sensing Products Group. "Nordic Propeye's unique solution, incorporating AI technology, allows existing properties to be easily converted to smart, sustainable buildings and delivers cost savings to customers and increased safety for occupants."
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Semtech Corporation is a leading global supplier of high performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms for infrastructure, high-end consumer and industrial equipment. Products are designed to benefit the engineering community as well as the global community. The Company is dedicated to reducing the impact it, and its products, have on the environment. Internal green programs seek to reduce waste through material and manufacturing control, use of green technology and designing for resource reduction. Publicly traded since 1967, Semtech is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol SMTC. For more information, visit www.semtech.com.
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Nordic Propeye has over 20 years of experience with digitization of residential housing buildings and has pioneered the Internet of Things industry with strong expertise in radio technology. The company connects over 60,000 apartments today and runs energy savings solutions on over ten million sq. ft. property. The company has made it its mission to help its customer to make their real estate and condominiums lean, clean and green.
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Linkin Park: 'A Thousand Suns' and Only a Few of Them Any Good
By JOSHUA LAWSON
Linkin Park finds themselves in a strange place in 2010. For the past five years, they've tried to grow older with their audience, which, at the time of their acclaimed debut "Hybrid Theory," consisted mostly of 13-year-olds.
In 2007, they released their third album, "Minutes to Midnight," finally lifting their ban on explicit lyrics and brandishing the infamous parental advisory sticker for the first time. Now, with "A Thousand Suns," they have wandered into the high-art world of the concept album.
While "A Thousand Suns" doesn't quite reach the grandiose standard in conceptual music of of recent albums by Mastodon or Kid Cudi, it is still a disc worthy of recognition if only for its bold attempts to create something fresh and its complete disregard for commercial standards.
At fifteen tracks, "A Thousand Suns," is easily Linkin Park's longest album to date. However, six songs are interludes, intro, and filler, primarily consisting of sampled rants concerning "the machine" and at one point even the chirping of crickets. This leaves nine fully formed songs that, for better or worse, are departures from the rapped verse and screamed chorus structure of past albums.
The album opener, "Burning in the Skies," lies in stark contrast to past openers in Linkin Park's discography like "Paper Cut" and "Giving Up" in its relaxed nature. A clean, warm guitar eases the listener into Linkin Park's broader sound.
Horizons are further expanded in the piano ballad "Robot Boy," which contains some of the group's best lyrics to date. Singer Chester Bennington's call to action, "You say you're not gonna fight, cause no one will fight for you," proves to be quite powerful. The music, however, suffers for its lack of catchy or interesting rhythms to carry the tune.
The band only truly achieves the fresh new sound that they find themselves searching for throughout the album on "Waiting for the End," "Blackout" and the single, "The Catalyst." "Waiting for the End" wields a song structure that twists and turns away from any conventions the group formerly adhered to, channeling a sound not dissimilar to U2.
On "Blackout," Bennington screams and shouts as energetically as ever, only instead of distorted guitars and pounding drums, his performance is accompanied by a "Kid A" inspired electronic beat.
The album's finest moment is undoubtedly "The Catalyst." A steady build up with catchy synth and a terrific hook, it is the achievement of the album-wide search for a new sound. The well-crafted single, however, only makes the album's missteps all the more frustrating as it proves that Linkin Park can craft a song with an exciting new sound.
A bold and commendable step forward has been taken with "A Thousand Suns," and while the album has many drawbacks, there are still solid tracks scattered throughout the conceptual clutter. While the album in its entirety may not be for everyone, songs like "Blackout" and "The Catalyst" are worth a listen.
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Q: How to generate next request ID I have a requirement, where request_id will be in the form of
REQ0000001,REQ0000002....REQ0000010, REQ0000011...., REQ0000099 REQ0000100..... like first three char is REQ followed by 7 characters (number is sequence)... this request_id is the primary key in mysql table.
suppose last entry in table is REQ0000009, next entry wil be REQ0000010.. How to do it in perl??
I am using the following way:
$sql_query = "select request_id from requests order by request_id DESC LIMIT 1";

store this value in varibale named x.  then
$x = reverse $x;  #Reverse the String
chop $x; # Chop the last Character (here R)

chop $x; # Chop the last Character (here E)

chop $x; # Chop the last Character (here Q)

$x = reverse $x; # Again Reverse
$x = $x  + 1; # Add 1

if ( length($x) eq 1) # if length ==1{

    $NextReq_id = 'REQ000000'.$x;

elsif ( length($x) eq 2)

    $NextReq_id = 'REQ00000'.$x;

elsif ( length($x) eq 3)

    $NextReq_id = 'REQ0000'.$x;

elsif ( length($x) eq 4)
{

$NextReq_id = 'REQ000'.$x;
}

Is here any better way to do this?

A: You can increment strings in perl:
if ($x lt 'REQ9999999') {
    $nextRequestId = $x;
    $nextRequestId++;
} else {
    // you ran out of request ids
}

(if you don't check for REQ9999999 you will end up with RER0000000 at some point)

A: $sql_query = "SELECT CONCAT('REQ',LPAD(CAST(SUBSTR(request_id,4,7) AS UNSIGNED)+1,7,'0')) ORDER BY request_id DESC LIMIT 1"

A: use sprintf to left pad the string with 0s
sprintf("REQ%08d", $x)

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New Genetic Associations for Parkinson's Disease Identified
September 11, 2017 By 23andMe under 23andMe Research, 23andMe Research Communities
Researchers at 23andMe and Genentech have identified 17 new genetic variants associated with
Parkinson's disease, almost doubling the total number of known risk variants for the condition, which gives scientists hints at potential new targets for drugs to treat the disease.
The work is part of a multi-year collaboration between the two companies begun in early 2015 aimed at identifying new therapeutic targets for Parkinson's.
"We are incredibly excited by these findings and their potential to lead to breakthroughs in therapeutic research and treatment for Parkinson's disease," said Anne Wojcicki, 23andMe's co-founder and CEO. "The 23andMe Parkinson's community is powered by our customers who are motivated to make a difference and see the Parkinson's research advance. The community is unlike any other, and it is an incredible asset for researchers to make breakthrough discoveries. These findings are a testament to both the power of the 23andMe Parkinson's community and the company's novel research model."
Large Study Size
Published in the journal Nature Genetics, the study is the largest meta-analysis of Parkinson's disease to date, using data from more than 425,000 individuals.
More than 370,000 of those individuals were 23andMe customers who consented to participate in research. About 10,000 of them have Parkinson's disease and are part of 23andMe's Parkinson's Research community, which is now the largest Parkinson's disease community for genetic research in the world. The researchers also used data from individuals that are part of PDGene, a clearinghouse for Parkinson's related research data that also includes data from 23andMe.
In addition to identifying the 17 new risk genetic variants associated with Parkinson's, the study confirmed many variants already known to be associated with Parkinson's. A neurology-centric strategy was used to identify candidate genes linked to variants associated with Parkinson's. These genes are involved in lysosomal and autophagy biology, sometimes referred to as the body's recycling and trash collection centers. This vital process involves first a sweep of the cells by autophagosomes, which collect damaged material. Then that material is transferred to lysosomes, which either break down the material or recycle it into new structures.
Hints Concerning the Development and Progression of Parkinson's
More recent research suggest that beyond its important recycling function, autophagy and lysosomal biology may also play important roles in regulating cell function. Last year the Japanese researcher Yoshinori Ohsumi won a Nobel Prize for his work looking at autophagy and its role in certain diseases like Parkinson's. (Here's more on autophagy and lysosomal biology.)
Mounting evidence suggests that this process of clearing out damaged cellular material may be impaired in patients with Parkinson's, and that this may contribute to the development and progression of the disease. Parkinson's disease, which affects an estimated six million people worldwide, is characterized by loss of nerve cells in various parts of the body, including dopaminergic neurons in the brainstem, an area important for the regulation of movement. The loss of neurons is associated with accumulation of insoluble abnormal forms of the protein alpha-synuclein, which make up the Lewy body deposits characteristic of Parkinson's. These abnormal proteins are believed to impair nerve cell function and survival.
Not all candidate genes make good therapeutic targets. Most drugs are small chemical molecules and the term "druggable genome," is often used to include those genes that make proteins whose function can be changed by the binding of drug-like small molecules.
A number of the candidate genes identified in this study — such as STK39 and ITPKB — fall into this category and may therefore represent new targets for the discovery and development of novel treatments for Parkinson's.
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S: (n) second, sec, s (1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites)
S: (n) sulfur, S, sulphur, atomic number 16 (an abundant tasteless odorless multivalent nonmetallic element; best known in yellow crystals; occurs in many sulphide and sulphate minerals and even in native form (especially in volcanic regions))
substance holonym
S: (n) chemical element, element (any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter)
S: (n) south, due south, southward, S (the cardinal compass point that is at 180 degrees)
S: (n) mho, siemens, reciprocal ohm, S (a unit of conductance equal to the reciprocal of an ohm)
S: (n) S, s (the 19th letter of the Roman alphabet)
S: (n) randomness, entropy, S ((thermodynamics) a thermodynamic quantity representing the amount of energy in a system that is no longer available for doing mechanical work) "entropy increases as matter and energy in the universe degrade to an ultimate state of inert uniformity"


These are the general conditions applicable to all reservations. If any exception, it will be indicated in the apartment description.
These conditions will govern relations between BCN Apartment Rentals, owner of the website and people who make reservations with us (hereinafter, the CUSTOMER).
Pending balance.The pending amount to pay will depend on the general conditions of each owner, full payment must be made on our website with all our methods of payment or on the date of entry into the apartment. You should not pay anyone without our consent and you will receive instructions from both the apartment file as well as the confirmation.
Refundable deposit. To cover possible damage to the apartment, upon arrival the customer must pay a deposit via credit card, such amount will be registered in the apartment file.
This amount will be refunded after your stay as long as all conditions are met. It must be made by credit card. If exceptionally made in cash, the refund shall be made by transfer and the expenses covered by the customer.
The deposit will be retained in whole or in part if damages caused to the apartment by the customer are detected during your stay or you do not respect the rules of coexistence marked by each owner. Also, an extra cleaning fee (may vary depending on each apartment when the apartment is not returned in a clean and reasonable order (dirty kitchen, excessive trash or disorder) will apply.
The amount of the reservation includes VAT (10%), water supply, energy and telecommunications.
- Additional services that the client can hire.
Each booking includes a final cleaning of the minimum stay which has to be paid separately to the price and daily or weekly cleaning can be hired depending on the apartment. All apartments will be equipped with sheets and towels. However, the customer is responsible for cleaning the apartment, the disposal of waste generated and leave in clean and appropriate conditions.
Number of guests It is forbidden for more than the indicated number of people in the reservation to stay in the apartment hired (except children under 2 years old) guests, unless authorized by BCN Apartment Rentals and upon previous payment of the price increase.
This will depend on the cancellation conditions of each apartment.
Use of the apartment. When making a reservation on our website, the customer and his companions commit to make proper use of the rented apartment, exempting in any case BCN Apartment Rentals any liability for damages that could cause this use.
Valuable items. BCN Apartment Rentals is not responsible for valuables that the customer carries and / or deposits in the apartment. You can purchase additional insurance or look in the file for each apartment if you have a safe available.
Damage. The customer is responsible for damage caused on the floor, except for the normal wear and tear caused by everyday use of the floor. If you lose the keys you must pay the costs of copying and / or changing the lock.
Pets. It will depend on each apartment, see the page of each apartment or contact our reservations department.
No smoking. It is not allowed to smoke in the apartments, except on balconies, terraces, patios and gardens. In case of violation of this policy you may be expelled and charged all or part of the deposit.
Specific apartment rules. The rules are delivered on arrival and guidelines of good performance such as keeping silent at certain times, or compost deposit are established. RESPECT FOR OTHERS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT, as well as the environment.
Clearly we must respect these rules, which are often common sense and facilitate coexistence with other neighbors. It is important to respect the neighbors's sleep for this reason we ask our guests not to perform noisy activities, especially between 22:00 and 8:00 am. It is also important to avoid any actions that might disturb neighbors such as loud music, noise, etc. Parties and the entry of people not staying in the apartment are totally prohibited to respect the neighbors's sleep and will result in expulsion from the apartment if this rule is not met. It is essential to make good use of the common areas of the building where the tourist housing is and to behave civilly both in the tourist housing as well as in the building.
BCN Apartment Rentals is firmly committed to the environment, all towels, sheets etc. are specially treated, do not use more water than needed and turn off all lights in the apartment when you are not there. Everyone wins.
Breach. Serious breach and / or repeated by the customer or their companions of the above-stated conditions shall grant BCN Apartment Rentals the right to demand the immediate abandonment of the apartment, without compensation and under the rules of each apartment to stay with the deposit of the same.
Booking an apartment with BCN Apartment Rentals implies acceptance of these general conditions, as well as the jurisdiction of the courts and tribunals of Barcelona.
Personal information.In compliance with Article 5, paragraph 1.a) of Law 15/1999, Protection of Personal Data, we inform the customer that the personal data provided will be incorporated into a file duly registered in the register established for this purpose by the data Protection Agency, and will serve for the effective delivery of services contracted. Only those employees and suppliers who need to know such information in order to provide such services have access to them. In any case, the customer can exercise their rights of access, opposition, rectification and cancellation under the Act.
Arrival. The entrance to our apartments is from 15h00. If you want to enter the apartment before the scheduled time, please let us know to arrange, and if possible, we will make an effort to have the apartment ready before that time. There will be an extra cost depending on the apartment if you arrive after 21:00.
Departure. The apartments must be vacated for cleaning maximum at 11h00. If you want to leave the apartment between 11h00 and 18h00, please let us know to organize, if possible.


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Claudia Sheftel Luiz | PsyaD, CertPsya, EdM
Graduate, Doctor of Psychoanalysis
After training at BGSP, while enjoying a successful private practice and raising two daughters with my husband, I started writing an advice column for The Daily News Transcript called "Claudia Confidentially." Essentially, it was about navigating emotions. And it was a fresh perspective, because most self-help tells you what's "best" and I never did that. For example, I wrote that sibling rivalry could be helped by talking to your children about what was going on—telling a story about their story and even getting them to add to the story. Apparently, nobody had ever said that before, and that particular column got very widely distributed. Ultimately, I won an award for that writing from Writer's Digest in 2008.
I also won the Phyllis W. Meadow Award for Excellence in Psychoanalytic Writing in 2006 for a clinical paper I had written, and it was starting to look and feel like I was developing a writing career. I credit my personal analysis for the tremendous creative freedom I was enjoying, as well as for the stability of raising a family. At BGSP, when you learn about emotion, you start with yourself, and it pays off personally as well as professionally.
Wanting to bring this rich, multi-level educational and personal experience to bear in a commercial arena, I started reading self-help extensively, to see where I might fit in. I was completely appalled reading self-help, by the expectation that we can just push a button on ourselves to get better. There are way too many parts of our minds that are still unknown to us. My education at BGSP had taught me how to access those unknown parts of ourselves, and I applied the method to a set of stories that could best communicate this to the general public.
To date, my book, Where's My Sanity? Stories that Help, has been getting a lot of acclaim. Currently it is listed on Amazon next to Love's Executioner as well as Man's Search for Meaning because it is doing so well.
I look back on my training at BGSP with gratitude, and return there regularly for the stimulation and depth of conversation. I hope to enjoy my connection to the school for a long, long time.
My latest book is The Making of a Psychoanalyst, published by Routledge press, 2018
To learn more about Dr. Luiz's book, Where's My Sanity? Stories that Help, please click here.


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Playtech wins inaugural Casino Platform Supplier Award at EGR Italy Awards
Playtech has been announced as the winner of the Casino Platform Supplier Award at the EGR Italy Awards 2018, recognising the quality, performance and innovation behind the company's industry-leading platform.
The EGR Italy Awards honour Italy's leading online gaming operators and service providers, celebrating excellence within the industry over the past 12 months. Playtech is the first recipient of the Casino Platform Supplier Award, introduced for the 2018 ceremony. The award honours innovation in platform technology, plus the integration, scalability, stability and flexibility of that technology. The judging criteria pays particular attention to commercial success and a focus on understanding customer needs.
Key innovations of the last year highlighted in Playtech's submission include the development of the Playtech Engagement Platform – a 360° player engagement and communication toolset, designed to deliver a customised end-to-end player journey. The integration of BetBuddy, industry-leading Responsible Gambling technology, into Playtech's IMS platform was also emphasised as a major development.
Shimon Akad, Chief Operating Officer at Playtech, comments: 'We're delighted to have been recognised by EGR Italy for our success in the Italian industry and our platform innovation. EGR is one of the world's leading news networks in our industry, so to be honoured in their awards is a great achievement.
'With Italy now one of the largest gambling markets in Europe*, it is only going to increase in importance as a territory for Playtech. The completion of our acquisition of Snaitech in June demonstrates the scale of commitment to the Italian market, and we look forward to building and delivering on this success over the next 12 months'.
The Casino Platform Supplier Award is the latest in a long line of honours for Playtech in 2018, following recognition at events including the EGR UK Awards, Women in Gaming Awards, WhichBingo Awards and Gambling Compliance Awards.
*Source: https://gaming-awards.com/NEWS/italy-now-the-second-largest-online-gambling-market-in-europe/
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About Playtech
Founded in 1999 and premium listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, Playtech is a technology leader in the gambling and financial trading industries.
Playtech is the gambling industry's leading technology company, delivering business intelligence-driven gambling software, services, content and platform technology across the industry's most popular product verticals, including casino, live casino, sports betting, virtual sports, bingo and poker. It is the pioneer of omni-channel gambling technology through its integrated platform technology, Playtech ONE. Playtech ONE delivers data-driven marketing expertise, single wallet functionality, CRM and responsible gambling solutions across one single platform across product verticals and across retail and online.
Playtech's partners with and invests in the leading brands in regulated and newly regulated markets to deliver its data-driven gambling technology across the retail and online value chain. Playtech provides its technology on a B2B basis to the industry's leading retail and online operators, land-based casino groups and government sponsored entities such as lotteries. As of June 2018, through the acquisition of Snaitech, Playtech directly owns and operates the leading sports betting and gaming brand in online and retail in Italy, Snai. Snaitech operates a B2B2C model as a service provider, allowing franchisees to utilise the Playtech technology stack in in the retail environment while operating the leading brand, Snai, directly online as a B2C business.
Playtech's Financials Division, named TradeTech Group, is a technology leader in the CFD and financial trading industry and operates both on a B2C and B2B basis.
Playtech has in total c.5,800 employees across 17 countries and is headquartered in the Isle of Man.
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Evacuteer is a community-focused non-profit here in New Orleans, and our Evacuteers are neighbors helping neighbors. Each year for hurricane season, we work to empower the community to train with us so that if we are activated, our volunteers are ready to help people register at their local Evacuspots and at the bus station for processing.
Our Evacuteers are asked to serve (1) 7-hour shift, and you'll be finished by the time contraflow opens!
We have 2 upcoming trainings in August in Algiers and would like to invite you to attend.
Annually, we recruit, train, and manage 500 active citizen volunteers who provide vital assistance in the event of a mandatory evacuation to more than 35,000 of our fellow New Orleans residents without the means to self-evacuate. We volunteer at the 17 neighborhood pick-up points (Evacuspots), the Union Passenger Terminal in the CBD, and the 311 Call Center in City Hall.


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Halifax man caged for 'sickening' abuse of boy
Published: 12:44 Thursday 22 December 2016
A 48-year-old man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for sexual activity with a minor.
Steve Rothwell, of Rhodes Street, Halifax, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court on Tuesday after earlier pleading guilty to engaging in penetrative sexual activity with a 14-year-old boy.
He was jailed for five years and six months in prison and placed on the sex offender register for life.
Rothwell is also subject to an indefinite sexual harm prevention order which prevents him from having any contact with the victim or witnesses.
He is not allowed to be unsupervised in the presence of a child under 16 years, nor can he participate in any work for payment or otherwise where he will come into contact with a child under 16 years.
Detective Inspector Allan Raw, of Calderdale's Safeguarding Department, said: "Rothwell was responsible for sickening abuse on a young boy who he exploited for his own sexual gratification.
"We hope the fact Rothwell has been brought to justice will help in some way to deal with the trauma the victim has suffered."
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The author sent this email to the Varsity Tennis team on Sunday afternoon. It reads as follows.
There's no point? What is the meaning of life? What is the purpose of living if we are to give ourselves to the bloody hands of Death itself?
Although technically, according to the Bible Revelation 20:14, I quote "Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. The lake of fire is the second death." So since Death dies… I guess we won't die too?
But where was I? WE WILL ALL PERISH. THERE'S NO HOPE.
Even our lord and savior, Pushkar Shinde, won't be able to hold against the infinite raging demons of Grant. Why come to a war already knowing that we will fall. Already knowing that we will collapse to the imminent defeat?
We shall stand there before a green grassy battlefield, only to wet its beautiful earth with our oozing sweat and tears.
We shall see the whites of our enemies' eyes, only to sink to our knees as they shove their rackets into our pulsing and conceding hearts.
Why hold them at bay when their serves will rip through our paper strengthened and mushy brains? WHY TRY WHEN WE WILL FALL THROUGH THE PITS OF FIRE LIKE DEATH HIMSELF?
Because we are still alive.
BECAUSE OUR HEARTS STILL POUND GENTLEMAN!
Yes, we are fighting a 5-star recruit ready to play for Yale next year, BUT DO YOU SEE RACKETS PROPELLED IN OUR BODIES YET?
I DO NOT. I SEE A LITTLE LIGHT SHINING FROM THE CLOUDS! However small it may be, we must seize EVERY OPPORTUNITY WE CAN!
Ah who the hell am I kidding? We are screwed.


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The CV/gate interfaces of a Korg ARP Odyssey analogue synthesiser
CV/gate (an abbreviation of control voltage/gate) is an analog method of controlling synthesizers, drum machines and other similar equipment with external sequencers. The control voltage typically controls pitch and the gate signal controls note on-off.
This method was widely used in the epoch of analog modular synthesizers and CV/Gate music sequencers, since the introduction of the Roland MC-8 Microcomposer in 1977 through to the 1980s,[1] when it was eventually superseded by the MIDI protocol (introduced in 1983), which is more feature-rich, easier to configure reliably, and more readily supports polyphony.[2] The advent of digital synthesizers also made it possible to store and retrieve voice "patches" - eliminating patch cables[3] and (for the most part) control voltages.[4] However, numerous companies – including Doepfer, who designed a modular system for Kraftwerk in 1992,[5] Buchla, MOTM, Analogue Systems, and others continue to manufacture modular synthesizers that are increasingly popular and rely primarily on analog CV/gate signals for communication. Additionally, some recent non-modular synthesizers (such as the Alesis Andromeda) and many effects devices (including the Moogerfooger pedals by Moog as well as many guitar oriented devices) include CV/gate connectivity. Many modern studios use a hybrid of MIDI and CV/gate to allow synchronization of older and newer equipment.
1 Basic usage
1.1 CV
1.2 Trigger
1.3 Gate
2 Modern usage
Basic usage[edit]
In early modular synthesizers, each synthesizer component (e.g., low frequency oscillation (LFO), voltage controlled filter (VCF), etc.) can be connected to another component by means of a patch cable that transmits voltage. Changes in that voltage cause changes to one or more parameters of the component. This frequently involved a keyboard transmitting two types of data (CV and gate), or control modules such as LFOs and envelope generators transmitting CV data:
Control voltage (CV) indicates which note (event) to play: a different voltage for each key pressed; those voltages are typically connected to one or more oscillators, thus producing the different pitches required. Such a method implies that the synthesizer is monophonic. CV can also control parameters such as rate, depth and duration of a control module.
Trigger indicates when a note should start, a pulse that is used to trigger an event, typically an ADSR envelope. In the case of triggering a drum machine, a clock signal or LFO square wave could be employed to signal the next beat. The trigger can be a specific part of an electronic pulse, such as the rising slope of an electronic signal.
Gate is related to a Trigger, but sustains the signal throughout the event. It turns on when the signal goes high, and turns off when the signal goes low.
CV[edit]
The concept of CV is fairly standard on analog synthesizers, but not its implementation. For pitch control via CV, there are two prominent implementations:
Volts per octave was popularized by Bob Moog in the 1960s, and was widely adopted for control interfacing. One volt represents one octave, so the pitch produced by a voltage of 3 V is one octave lower than that produced by a voltage of 4 V. Each 1 V octave is divided linearly into 12 semi-tones. Companies using this CV method included Roland, Moog, Sequential Circuits, Oberheim, ARP and the Eurorack standard from Doepfer, including more than 7000 modules[6] from at least 316 manufacturers.[7] This convention typically had control modules carry the source voltage (B+, 5 V) on the ring of a TRS jack, with the processed voltage returning on the tip. However, other manufacturers have used different implementations with voltages including –5 V to 5 V, 0 V to 5 V, 0 V to 10 V with the B+ possibly on the tip. This makes interoperability of modules problematic.
Hertz per volt, used by most but not all Korg and Yamaha synthesizers, represents an octave of pitch by doubling voltage, so the pitch represented by 2 V is one octave lower than that represented by 4 V, and one higher than that represented by 1 V.
The table compares notes and corresponding voltage levels in both implementations (this example uses 1 V per octave and 55 Hz/V):
Implementation / Note
Volts/octave (V) 1.000 2.000 3.000 3.167 3.250 3.417 3.583 4.000 5.000
Hertz/volt (V) 1.000 2.000 4.000 4.490 4.757 5.339 5.993 8.000 16.000
The voltages are linked by the formula V h z = 2 V o c t − 1 {\displaystyle V_{hz}=2^{V_{oct}-1}} , which can also be written V o c t = l n 2 ( V h z ) + 1 {\displaystyle V_{oct}=ln_{2}(V_{hz})+1} .
These two implementations are not critically incompatible: voltage levels used are comparable and there are no other safety concerns. So, for example, connecting a Hz/volt keyboard a volts/octave synthesizer will likely produce some sound, but it will be completely out of tune. At least one commercial interface has been created to solve the problem, the Korg MS-02 CV/trigger interface.[8]
On synthesizers the CV signal may be labelled "CV", "VCO in", "keyboard in", "OSC" or "keyboard voltage".
CV control of parameters other than pitch usually follows the same pattern of minimum to maximum voltage. For example, Moog modular synthesizers use the 0 V - 5 V control voltage for all other parameters. They are represented on the front panel of many synthesizers as knobs, but often a patch bay allows the input or output of the related CV to synchronize multiple modules together. The pitch voltage from a keyboard could also be used to control the rate of an LFO, which could be applied to the volume of the oscillator output, creating a tremolo that becomes faster as the pitch rises. Modules that can be controlled by CV include VCF, VCA, high and low frequency oscillators, ring modulators, sample and hold circuits and noise injection.
Trigger[edit]
Trigger also has two implementations:
V-trigger, "voltage trigger", or "positive trigger" normally holds voltage low (around 0 v) and at trigger produces a fixed positive voltage to switch a note on. The trigger voltage level differs among brands, from 2 V to 10 V. V-trigger is used by Roland and Sequential Circuits synthesizers, among others.
S-trigger, "short circuit trigger", or "negative trigger" normally holds voltage high, shorting the trigger to ground when the note should play. S-trigger is used by Moog, Korg and Yamaha synthesizers, among others.
Depending on the voltage level, connecting an incompatible triggering system will either yield no sound at all or reverse all keypress events (i.e. sound will be produced with no keys pressed and muted on keypress).
On older equipment, the gate/trigger signal may be labelled "gate", "trig" or "S-trig".
Gate[edit]
Like a Trigger, gate signal voltage may vary among brands. In some implementations, gate signals may even dip into negative voltage ranges. Gate inputs are typically isolated, or "buffered" to prevent damage to some equipment that cannot handle excessive or negative voltages.
Modern usage[edit]
Since the publishing of the MIDI standard in 1983, usage of CV/gate to control synthesizers has decreased dramatically. The most criticized aspect of the CV/gate interface is the allowance of only a single note to sound at a single moment of time.
Shortly after the MIDI standard came out Roland introduced the Roland MPU-101, a MIDI to CV/gate converter that takes an input from four MIDI channels; i.e. a variable base MIDI channel plus the next three consecutive MIDI channels and converted up to four MIDI channels into four separate CV/gate outputs able to control four separate CV/gate synthesizers or a four-voice synthesizer like the Oberheim 4 voice analog synthesizer which is made up of four separate monophonic SEM modules.
However, the 1990s saw renewed interest in analog synthesizers and various other equipment. In order to facilitate synchronization between these older instruments and newer MIDI-enabled equipment, some companies produced several models of CV/gate-MIDI interfaces. Some models target controlling a single type of synthesizer and have fixed CV and gate implementation, while some models are more customizable and include methods to switch used implementation.
CV/gate is also very easy to implement and it remains an easier alternative for homemade and modern modular synthesizers. Also, various equipment, such as stage lighting, sometimes uses a CV/gate interface. For example, a strobe light can be controlled using CV to set light intensity or color and gate to turn an effect on and off. With the resurgence of non-modular analog synthesizers, the exposure of synthesizer parameters via CV/gate provided a way to achieve some of the flexibility of modular synthesizers. Some synthesizers could also generate CV/gate signals and be used to control other synthesizers.
One of the main advantages of CV/gate over MIDI is in the resolution. The fundamental MIDI control message uses seven bits or 128 possible steps for resolution. Thirty two controls per channel allow MSB and LSB together to specify 14 bits or 16,384 possible steps of total resolution. Control voltage is analog and by extension infinitely variable. There is less likelihood of hearing the zipper effect or noticeable steps in resolution over large parameter sweeps. Human hearing is especially sensitive to pitch changes, and for this reason MIDI pitch bend uses 14 bits fundamentally. Beyond the 512 directly defined 14-bit controls, MIDI also defines tens of thousands of 14-bit RPNs and NRPNs, but there is no method described for going beyond 14 bits.
A major difference between CV/gate and MIDI is that in many analog synthesizers no distinction is made between voltages that represent control and voltages that represent audio. This means that audio signals can be used to modify control voltages and vice versa. In MIDI they are completely separate however, and additional software such as Expert Sleepers is required to convert analog CV signals into numerical MIDI control data.
Some software synthesizers emulate control voltages to allow their virtual modules to be controlled as early analog synthesizers were. For example, Propellerheads Reason allows myriad connection possibilities with CV, and allows gate signals to have a "level" rather than a simple on-off (for example, to trigger not just a note, but the velocity of that note).
In 2009, Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) released a virtual instrument plug-in, Volta, allowing Mac-based audio workstations with Audio Units support to control some hardware devices. CV control is based on the audio interface line level outputs, and as such only supports a limited number of synthesizers.
In recent years, many guitar effects processors have been designed with CV input. Implementations vary widely and are not compatible with one another so it is critical to understand how a manufacturer is producing the CV before attempting to use multiple processors in a system. Moog has facilitated this by producing two interfaces designed to receive and transmit CV in a system, the MP-201 (which includes MIDI) and the CP-251. Examples of effects allowing the use of CV include delays (Electroharmonix DMB and DMTT, Toneczar Echoczar, Line6, Strymon and others), tremolo (Goatkeeper), Flange (Foxrox Paradox), envelope generators/lowpass filters/ring modulators (Big Briar, WMD) and distortion (WMD).
In 2020, Bertolt Meyer prototyped a CV/gate interface for a myoelectric prosthetic forearm that allows the wearer to control a modular synthesizer with the contraction of the muscles the prosthetic's electrodes are attached to.[9]
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^ Dominic Milano, Mind over MIDI, Hal Leonard Corporation, 1988, p.1.
^ The Minimoog, released in 1971, had no patch cables; making a more portable instrument by restricting options - but with no storage.
^ Brent Hurtig, Synthesizer basics. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1988, p.11.
^ Doepfer
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^ "Korg MS Pedals and Processors - Overview of Specifications". www.korganalogue.net.
^ "Hacking my arm prosthesis to output CV so that it plugs into my synth: Thought-controlled music!". Bertolt Meyer. 2020-02-13.
Gates and Triggers tutorial at Synthesizers.com
Analogue Solutions' Beginner's guide to MIDI-CV conversion — a detailed article on all aspects of MIDI-CV conversion;
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The Piano Sonata in C-sharp minor D. 655 is a piano sonata written by Franz Schubert.

Movements
The sonata is incomplete, consisting of only a single movement, and even that was abandoned by the composer before completion.  Other hands, such as Howard Ferguson and Noël Lee, have attempted to realise Schubert's assumed intentions.

The single fragmentary movement is in C-sharp minor and is in sonata form, breaking off at the end of the exposition. Schubert uses a three-key exposition, with a first subject group in the tonic and then a second subject group, first in E major (the relative major) and then G-sharp major (the dominant major). Unusually, the second subject group is over four times as long as the first.

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Piano sonatas by Franz Schubert
Compositions in C-sharp minor