What do we know about Wiltshire? we asked one another as we headed off for a weekend break.
And, to our shame, the answer was little.
As one of the country's lesser known counties, Wiltshire had us stumped for its list of attractions much beyond Stonehenge.
But there are parts of the county you'll already know well, even if you don't know their names.
From the chocolate-box village of Lacock– location for Meryton in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice – to Mompesson House in Salisbury – used in the Emma Thompson film of Sense and Sensibility – there are places period drama fans at least will know very well.
Other draws – not just Stonehenge, but Swindon, Salisbury Cathedral, the sweet little village of Bradford on Avon, and stately homes aplenty – are here too, making Wiltshire a perfect destination for an attractions-packed short break.
We were taking in the county from the stress-free comfort of a coach, safe in the knowledge negotiating a route and finding somewhere to park would be taken care of for us, and we'd be able to really see the scenery, not just the road ahead.
A packed itinerary made for a whistlestop tour – quite literally at our first stop, Swindon and the Great Western Railway Museum STEAM, where our guide spoke with such passion about the heyday of the railway you could almost hear the pistons and smell the coal.
It was here thousands of men once toiled, making Swindon the locomotive manufacturing capital of the world – and where, tragically, all that now remains is a poignantly moving museum, and replica period platforms with carriages from through the ages to wander through and explore.
Onwards to Stonehenge we explored history of an altogether vintage.
We were surprised by the 4,500-year-old stone circle's scale – smaller than we had imagined – and a little underwhelmed by its acclaimed new 'world class' English Heritage open air visitor centre which, on the wet and blustery day we were there, allowed the rain to lash in.
But we could not fail to be impressed by Stonehenge's enduring enigma – and, as a British 'must see', we were pleased to have seen it.
There was history of yet another kind at Salisbury Cathedral – home to the finest of the four surviving original 1215 Magna Carta documents, marking their 800th year in 2015. A major new anniversary exhibition explores one of the most celebrated documents in English history and it was spine-tingling to see the parchment skin and tightly-packed Latin script up close.
Salisbury has been ranked the seventh best city in the world to visit during 2015 – and the Magna Carta is one reason for that, but there are plenty of others too.
The cathedral itself is full of interest, explained to us by an extremely enthusiastic guide. Afterwards we found Chorister's Green, the beautiful lawned square outside the cathedral, to be the city's prettiest spot.
It was here scenes for Sense and Sensibility were filmed in 1995, at the calm and elegant Mompesson House – a Queen Anne townhouse of perfect proportions and symmetry, its interiors decorated as they might have been in the 1700s.
A few doors along, we visited Arundells, the home of former Prime Minister Sir Edward Heath, whose wish was 'for the public to share the enjoyment' of his house after his death. We were given a tour by his clearly devoted former landscape gardener, now the house's manager and curator, whose personal anecdotes added a unique intimacy and depth to rooms still furnished with Sir Edward's furniture, ornaments, ceramics and books.
In the National Trust village of Lacock we wandered pretty winding streets, popped into perfect pubs and gazed at timber-framed 13th century cottages so unspoilt by the modern age it's obvious why they were chosen as a backdrop for Pride and Prejudice and the Harry Potter films.
Grays Luxury Travel: 01226 743 109 or graystravelgroup.co.uk of Barnsley has a four-day tour with dinner, bed and breakfast, departing August 17 which visits Stonehenge and Salisbury (as well as Gloucester and Winchester) and stays at the Holiday Inn Salisbury near Stonehenge – from £309pp.
Shearings: 08448 226 866 / www.shearings.com – has five-day tours from Yorkshire running monthly from May to September including a day trip to see the Magna Carta and Salisbury Cathedral – from £329pp for four nights half board.
WILFREDA beehive: 01302 330330 / www.wilfreda.co.uk – has departures in April and October to Wiltshire for three-day tours, staying for two nights at the Hilton Swindon and including visits to Stonehenge and Salisbury as well as the Cotswolds and Banbury – from £159pp.


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What's Really at Stake in Zubik: "They Want to Prevent Contraception"
April 1, 2016 Center for Inquiry
Nick Little, legal director of the Center for Inquiry, writes on the organization's blog Free Thinking regarding what's at stake in the Supreme Court case Zubik v. Burwell:
What this case involves is a claim by a series of religious nonprofits, personified in yesterday's protests by the Little Sisters of the Poor (what, you want to take away a nun's rights? For shame!), who deeply oppose any provision of contraception to their employees. Under the Affordable Care Act, all employers over a certain size must provide insurance to their employees, and that insurance must include all FDA approved methods of contraception, without copay. Recognizing the religious opposition to this, the government put in a pair of opt outs – religious groups such as churches could avoid this provision entirely; religious non-profits, such as the plaintiffs here, on the other hand, could sign a form, and mail it to the government, who would, in turn, require the insurance provider to provide this service to the employees.
Over Half Of Measles Cases In U.S. Outbreaks Are Unvaccinated — Often Intentionally
March 25, 2016 Center for Inquiry
The Journal of the American Medical Association has found that most of the people who didn't get vaccinated and then got measles last year had refused those vaccinations, reports Tara Haelle of Forbes:
Even though measles was eliminated from the U.S.—meaning the disease no longer circulated on its own within U.S. borders—16 years ago, outbreaks have continued to result from occasionally imported cases. But the disease can only spread if enough people are not vaccinated against it—and that's precisely why the U.S. has seen an increase in measles outbreaks. In fact, well over half of people who have caught measles in the past decade and a half were unvaccinated, and most of them had refused the measles vaccine, found a recent study in JAMA.
Action Alert: Tell NY State Lawmakers: End Faith-Based Vaccine Exemptions
An action alert from the Center for Inquiry's Office of Public Policy:
New York State Senator Brad Holyman (D-27) and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz (D-81) have introduced two bills, S6017 and A8329, that would finally end dangerous and unnecessary non-medical religious vaccine exemptions. The Center for Inquiry (CFI) strongly supports these measures and urges you to tell your state lawmakers to do the same.
You can take action here.
Study: Homeopathic Treatments Useful for None of 61 Illnesses Researched
The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council recently released a review of 176 studies on homeopathic treatments for 61 illnesses, concluding that homeopathy "should not be used to treat health conditions that are chronic, serious, or could become serious."
As the San Francisco Chronicle reports:
The study was threefold: first, it included an overview of published reviews by an outside, independent contractor; next, it did an independent evaluation of "information provided by homeopathy interest groups and the public"; last, it considered clinical practice guidelines, and how official international governments view homeopathy.
The result? Unsurprising.
"There was no reliable evidence from research in humans that homeopathy was effective for treating the range of health conditions considered: no…studies with enough participants for a meaningful result reported either that homeopathy caused greater health improvements than placebo, or caused health improvements equal to those of another treatment," the official statement reads. "For some health conditions, studies reported that homeopathy was not more effective than placebo."
Keep reading here.
Effort to Legalize Assisted Suicide Fails in Maryland Senate
March 4, 2016 Center for Inquiry
The Washington Post reports that a year-long push to make Maryland the sixth state in the country where physician-assisted suicide is legal has failed:
Sen. Ronald Young (D-Frederick) told reporters that he decided to withdraw the legislation after concluding it did not have the votes to pass out of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. A vote had been scheduled for Thursday.
The bill — which would have allowed doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to patients believed to have less than six months to live — needed six votes to move out of committee and come before the full Senate. It was strongly opposed by the Catholic Church and advocates for the disabled.
"Had I thought it still had a chance I would have let it go," Young said. "But I got word that it wasn't going to pass."
Cancer 'Visionary' Stanislaw Burzynski Stands Trial for Unprecedented Medical Malfeasance
February 26, 2016 Center for Inquiry
Writing for Newsweek, Tamar Wilner covers the ongoing trial of Stanislaw Burzynski:
As a young doctor in the 1970s, Burzynski began treating patients with antineoplastons, a collection of peptides, amino acids and amino acid derivatives he originally isolated from blood and urine. Since then, by his reckoning, he's used the drugs to treat over 2,300 cancer patients—though he isn't trained as an oncologist. He's been the subject of laudatory documentaries and promoted by the likes of Dr. Mehmet Oz, the famous surgeon and TV personality, and Suzanne Somers, the actress-turned-naturopathic-medicine-advocate. "No one has worked harder, and no one has been more persecuted for his maverick approach," Somers wrote in her book Knockout: Interviews With Doctors Who Are Curing Cancer.
But there's no verifiable evidence antineoplastons work. Nor are they the gentle treatment Burzynski claims them to be. He has run Food and Drug Administration–approved clinical trials on the drugs since the 1990s, during which time at least six study participants died from hypernatremia, or high levels of sodium in the blood—likely due to the sodium-rich antineoplastons. Among the victims was a 6-year-old boy.
Over the years, Burzynski has been the subject of numerous investigations and legal proceedings, brought by grand juries, the FDA and the Texas Medical Board. As it's become more difficult to continue registering his patients in antineoplaston trials, Burzynski has treated patients in other ways, still outside the medical mainstream. He uses chemotherapy drugs in combinations that have not been scientifically tested—and whose toxicities, according to the medical board, pose an unwarranted threat to patients.
Now the Texas Medical Board has brought yet another case against Burzynski, seeking to revoke his license. As the hearing got underway in Austin in November, some of the doctor's former patients and admirers gathered to support him and to protest with placards. "I am a naturalist, and I believe that the body can be healed without the use of burning, cutting and poisoning it," said one woman, whose sister died of lung cancer. "I am for whoever is trying to do their part in saving people from having to go through pain."
You can read about the Center for Inquiry's work on this issue here.
Articles Explore Debate on Science Denialism
Two interesting articles have been written in the past several weeks regarding the refusal by some people to accept the benefits of vaccines and other accepted scientific realities.
Robin Lloyd at Scientific American thinks the "war on science" meme doesn't quite fit when we're talking about people who are just scared of things beyond their control:
For several years now the popular media has run headlines about "a war on science." Reporters note that federal funding for research is down, campaigns to undermine climate science attract hundreds of millions of dollars and politicians routinely reject findings that are uniformly accepted by scientists. But a panel of scholars last weekend argued for the most part against calling these aversive movements a war, with two historians even scolding scientists who embrace the idea as out of touch with public concerns.
Meanwhile, Maggie Koerth-Baker at Aeon sees the "rationality" of a parent who just wants to protect their kid from what they see as dangerous vaccines, even at the expense of other people:
I don't think experts intend to ignore what the debate over vaccines is really about. They care deeply about the public health implications of vaccine refusal. They're worried about the health of their individual patients. But they personally think the trade-off between the small risks of side effects and the big benefit of herd immunity is a fair one. They decided this long ago, and that belief is built into every aspect of their work. For a lot of them – a lot of us, if I'm honest – it's easy to forget that our perspective on the trade-off is a belief, and not a provable fact. We are uncomfortable with the idea that opinions on scientific topics could be influenced by philosophy, politics and other things that aren't easily quantifiable.
That's not surprising. But it is something that has to be acknowledged. If we don't do that, we can't ever resolve the conflict.
Laws Limiting Vaccine Exemptions Work
February 8, 2016 Center for Inquiry
Over at Science-Based Medicine, Steve Novella has posted an essay exploring the effectiveness of laws restricting exemptions for vaccinations:
It's nice when a question can be resolved with objective numbers of unequivocal outcomes. Subjective outcomes give scientists a headache.
In this case we are talking about the effect of vaccine exemption laws on vaccine compliance rates. The question here is not the ethical one, the rights of parents to determine the fate of their children vs the right of the state to protect the health of children and the public health. I think the latter trumps the former, but some disagree.
Regardless of what you feel about the ethical question, we need to know if the laws we pass to achieve our goals actually work, or if they don't work, or even have unintended consequences. Having an admirable goal is not enough; when you make actual decisions (practice decisions, policy decisions, healthcare decisions for you and for family) you want to know that those decisions are having the desired effect.
We recently had another opportunity to test the effect of vaccine exemption laws, with California law SB 277 making it more difficult for parents to obtain vaccine exemption.
You can keep reading here.
The Miseducation of California Nurses: Legal Loophole Enables Spread of Anti-Choice Medical Myths
Nicole Knight Shine of Reproductive Health Reality Check reports:
In a St. Louis high-rise hotel last April, health-care workers filed into a conference room to learn about the myth of undoing a pill-induced abortion, also called abortion pill reversal. The workshop, hosted by the anti-choice giant Heartbeat International, promised nurses in attendance that they could earn continuing education credits from a state some 1,700 miles away: California.
Missing from the conference materials was any disclosure saying that the medical establishment, including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), rejects the so-called science behind abortion pill reversal. Instead, Heartbeat International displayed the medical imprimatur of the Golden State: "Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 16061 for 1.25 contact hours for each workshop."
How has Heartbeat International, along with other anti-choice organizations, co-opted a narrow area of health-care law in one of the country's most progressive states? The answer exposes regulatory holes in the post-graduate education of California nurses.
My Right to Die: Assisted Suicide, My Family, and Me
January 25, 2016 Center for Inquiry
Kevin Drum, writer for the website and magazine Mother Jones, has penned an excellent article for the January /February 2016 issue on physician assisted dying which has been posted online:
EVERY STORY HAS A BEGINNING. This one starts in late 2001, when my father-in-law fractured three of his ribs. Harry was a retired physician, and after a thorough workup that he insisted on, it turned out that his bone density was severely compromised for no immediately apparent reason. Further tests eventually revealed the cause: He had multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow.
Harry's cancer was caught early, and it progressed slowly. By 2007, however, it had taken over his body. When my wife saw him in early 2008, she remarked that he looked like someone in a lot of pain but trying not to show it—despite the fact that he was taking oxycodone, a powerful opiate.
During a career that lasted more than three decades, he had watched all too many of his patients struggle with their final months, and this experience had persuaded him that he would take his own life if he found himself dying of an agonizing and clearly terminal illness. Now he was. Finally, on the evening of January 29, he stumbled and fell during the night, and decided his time had come: He was afraid if he delayed any longer he'd become physically unable to remain in control of his own destiny.
This was important. Since Harry lived in California, where assisted suicide was illegal, he had to be able to take his life without help. Because of this, he initially intended not to tell either of his daughters about his decision. He wanted to run absolutely no risk that merely by being with him in his final moments, or even knowing of his plans, they'd be held responsible for his death.
Luckily, neither my wife nor her sister had to learn of their father's death via a call from the morgue. A friend persuaded him to call both of them, and on January 30 we all drove out to Palm Springs to say our last goodbyes. After that, Harry wrote a note explaining that he was about to take his own life and that no one else had provided any assistance. It was time. He categorically forbade any of us from so much as taking his arm. He walked into his bedroom, put a plastic bag over his head, and opened up a tank of helium. A few minutes later he was dead.
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Using pineapple as a drink container is a great idea for summery drinks, specially those containing fresh ingredients. Use a fresh pineapple, wash it, dry it. Using a knife make a cut on top removing the leaves. Use a melon baller to remove pulp inside enough to make space for your drink. Garnish with left leaves and cherries.


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Lighthouses Act 1957
An Act to amend the Lighthouses Act 1911-1955.
Repealed by Amending Acts 1901 to 1969 Repeal Act 2014
LIGHTHOUSES.
An Act to amend the Lighthouses Act 1911–1955.
[Date of commencement, 22nd May, 1957.]
1.—(1.) This Act may be cited as the Lighthouses Act 1957.
(2.) The Lighthouses Act 1911–1955 is in this Act referred to as the Principal Act.
(3.) The Principal Act, as amended by this Act, may be cited as the Lighthouses Act 1911–1957.
Application to Territories.
2. Section four of the Principal Act is amended by omitting from sub-section (1.) the words "and the Territory of New Guinea" and inserting in their stead the words ", the Territory of New Guinea and the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands".
Power to erect or alter lighthouses, &c.
3. Section seven of the Principal Act is amended by inserting in paragraph (c), after the word "lighthouse", the words "the property of the Commonwealth".
Injuring lighthouses, &c.
4. Section nineteen of the Principal Act is amended—
(a) by inserting in paragraph (b) of sub-section (1.), after the words "marine mark", the words "the property of the Commonwealth";
(b) by inserting in paragraph (d) of sub-section (1.), after the words "marine mark", the words "the property of the Commonwealth"; and
(c) by inserting in sub-section (3.), after the words "marine mark", the words "the property of the Commonwealth".
Damage to be made good.
5. Section nineteen a of the Principal Act is amended by inserting after the words "marine mark" (first occurring) the words "the property of the Commonwealth".
6. Section nineteen b of the Principal Act is repealed and the following section inserted in its stead:—
Notice of damage to be given.
"19b.—(1.) A person who, or the master of a ship which, damages a lighthouse or marine mark the property of the Commonwealth shall, as soon as practicable having regard to the means of communication available to him, report the damage—
(a) where the damage occurs in a State—to the Deputy Director of Lighthouses and Navigation in the State;
(b) where the damage occurs in the Northern Territory—to the Deputy Director of Lighthouses and Navigation in the State of Western Australia or to a specified officer;
(c) where the damage occurs in the Jervis Bay Territory—to the Deputy Director of Lighthouses and Navigation in the State of New South Wales or to a specified officer;
(d) where the damage occurs in the Territory of Papua or the Territory of New Guinea—to the Deputy Director of Lighthouses and Navigation in the State of Queensland or to a specified officer; or
(e) where the damage occurs in the Territory of Cocos (Keeling) Islands—to the Deputy Director of Lighthouses and Navigation in the State of Western Australia or to a specified officer.
Penalty: One hundred pounds.
"(2.) A reference in paragraph (b), (c), (d) or (e) of the last preceding sub-section to a specified officer shall be read as a reference to an officer declared by the Minister by notice in the Gazette to be a specified officer for the purposes of the paragraph.".


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Voters favour key social issues but not long gun registry
September 28, 2015 @ 5:00 AM | Filed under: National
Legal prostitution, assisted suicide, marijuana all win
TORONTO September 24th, 2015 - In a random sampling of public opinion taken by the Forum Poll™ among 1557 Canadian voters, pluralities or majorities favour the progressive position on all of a selection of hot button social issues, with the exception of bringing back the long gun registry.
Assisted suicide most popular
As many as two thirds of voters think assisted suicide should be legal (67%), and this attitude is common to younger groups (35 to 44 - 73%), the wealthier ($80K to $100K - 76%), in Quebec (75%) but not so much in the prairies (56%) and among the best educated (71%). New Democrats favour legal assisted suicide (74%) more than Liberals (66%) or especially Conservatives (58%).
Two thirds want retirement age returned to 65
Two in three voters want the age for the Old Age Supplement to be returned to 65 from 67 (65%) and this is common to the least wealthy (less than $40K - 71%) and the wealthy ($80K to $100K - 71%). One half of Conservatives agree (48%), as do two thirds of Liberals (69%) and three quarters of New Democrats (74%).
Majority wants legalized marijuana
More than one half of voters want to see marijuana legalized (54%), and this is common to the youngest (64%), the least wealthy (less than $20K - 60) and the wealthy ($80K to $10K - 60%), in BC (63%), among Liberals (63%) and New Democrats (61%) and even among one third of Conservatives (33%).
Plurality favour legal prostitution
One half of voters think prostitution should be legal (49%) and this is common to the youngest 55%), to males (59%) but not so much females (40%), those in mid-income groups ($60K to $80K - 56%), everywhere except the prairies (39%) and Alberta (45%) and among the best educated (post grad - 56%). More than half of Liberals (58%) and New Democrats (54%) favour it, as do more than a third of Conservatives (37%).
Plurality doesn't want return of long gun registry
In the only social issue that failed to gain approval, about 4-in-10 voters want the long gun registry back in operation (39%) and just more do not (44%). Wanting to see the registry back is common to mid age groups and the oldest (45% each), females (42%), lower income groups ($20K to $40K - 44%), in Quebec (51%) but not in Alberta (26%), among mothers of children under 18 (42%) and the best educated (52% post grad). While one half of Liberals (49%) and New Democrats (50%) favour the idea, few Conservatives do (17%).
Plurality would vote for candidate who supported these issues
When asked if they would vote for a candidate who supported each of these issues (legal prostitution, marijuana and assisted suicide, return the retirement age to 65 and return the long gun registry), that plurality say yes (45%), and among the youngest (53%), Quebeckers (50%), in BC (51%), among Liberals (55%) and New Democrats (58%) and the best educated (52%) this becomes a majority. Even one sixth of Conservatives would support this candidate (16%).
"Adopting these five positions would seem to make a candidate almost unelectably progressive in Canada but, as we can see, this is not the case; there is perhaps a higher level of tolerance for social innovation in this country than we are aware of," said Forum Research President, Dr. Lorne Bozinoff.
Lorne Bozinoff, Ph.D. is the president and founder of Forum Research. He can be reached at lbozinoff@forumresearch.com or at (416) 960-9603.
Gap Between Second-Place Liberals and Leading Conservatives Widens


Gernot Starke talks about arc42: an open-source set of templates he developed to document software architecture based on his practical experience with real projects. Also Gernot and host Eberhard then discuss how documenting architecture fits into agile processes and how to find the right amount of documentation for a system. They walk through the different parts of the arc42 templates covering requirements and the context of the system and the solution structure, including building blocks, runtime, and deployment. They discuss tooling, versioning, testing documentation, and how to keep documentation up to date.
Ben Hindman talks to Jeff Meyerson about Apache Mesos, a distributed systems kernel. Mesos abstracts away many of the hassles of managing a distributed system. Hindman starts with a high-level explanation of Mesos, explaining the problems he encountered trying to run multiple instances of Hadoop against a single data set. He then discusses how Twitter uses Mesos for cluster management. The conversation evolves into a more granular discussion of the abstractions Mesos provides and different ways to leverage those abstractions.


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Avery November 4, 2021, 6:32am #1
Where can I roleplay online? There are popular RPG sites and many RPG sites that cater to specific interests, such as Dungeons & Dragons, Star Wars and other movies, video games, TV shows, and anime.
What is role playing online?
Online role-playing games are a way to create a story with one or more partners. Think of role playing as another form of play where you play a different character to show an authentic performance.
What is role playing chat?
Role-playing conversations. Role-playing instructions for the chat. RPG is a way of storytelling where you play as a fictional character and then interact with others through various media, telling dynamic stories.
What is role play training?
Role play can also refer to role learning, where people practice situations for their future performance and improve their role skills. The most common examples are professional training role-playing games, educational role-playing exercises, and some war games.
What is a text Role Play?
An online text role-playing game is an online role-playing game played with a text interface. Text-based online role-playing games emerged in 1978 when MUD1 was developed, and ushered in the MUD legacy, which now culminates in MMORPGs.
What is online role play games
MMORPGs are literally explained by their acronyms. These are RPGs in a multiplayer network environment. For the purposes of this list, games should have a level or skill system in which you get more and more powerful as you play.
What are the best free online games?
Two weeks. If you haven't heard of Fortnite, I'm pretty impressed. PUBGesque epic games
war frame. Online games that last five years or more are hardly known these days, but Warframe has an idea
The influence of Genshin. An open world filled with stunning views, powerful opponents to defeat and exciting new characters to interact with.
Destiny 2: New Light. You can't play Destiny 2 completely for free, but you can play everything that was available at the time.
What are the most popular online games?
Top 10 Most Popular Online Games of 2019 1. PlayerUnknown's BattleGrounds (PUBG) 2. Fortnite Battle Royale 3. Apex Legends 4. League of Legends (LOL) 5. CounterStrike: Global Offensive 6. HearthStone 7. Minecraft 8. DOTA 2 9 Division 2 10.
What are fun games to play online?
List of the 10 most popular online games 1. Wonderputt 2. Desktop Tower Defense 3. Frog Fractions 4. Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 5. Line Rider 6. Red, Blue, and Green Pokémon 7. Super Mario 64 8. Bejeweled 9 Chimgam 10. A man with a bow.
What games can you play online?
Fortnite is another online game that you can play on your PC. It is a huge cooperative survival game with a great battle royale mode. If you like Battle Royale and want to play against other people in a huge open world where everyone wants to meet then Fortnite is definitely the best game for you.
What are the best online games to play on PC?
1. PUBG. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, also known as PUBG, is the largest and most popular battle royale game. There are a lot of great battle royale games out there, but PUBG has stayed at the top because it has great gameplay elements that are quite addictive, and it is also one of the best online PC games you can play right now.
Can you play multiplayer for free?
On July 31, 2020, 343 Industries confirmed that Halo Infinites multiplayer will be free. According to a new leak, the multiplayer portion of Halo Infinite will be free.
Can you play multiplayer online?
When you're ready to play online, you can start multiplayer from the main menu. Select "Multiplayer" from the main menu. For online games, choose Online or Xbox Live, depending on your game system.
What is online role play games fantasy
The open world fantasy RPG is a genre that never dies. They've seen such great RPGs over the years that it's a huge loss to miss out on some of the best RPG rangers. By popular demand, they bought a list of the most popular open world fantasy RPGs every gamer should be playing in 2020. The games can be played offline.
Are there any video games that are role playing games?
Go that far and it will become increasingly difficult to define RPGs as pretty much all modern video games have at least some RPG mechanics, be it skill trees, dialogue options or gameplay. If they followed their canonical definition, every game would be an RPG.
Are there any RPG games you can play offline?
By popular demand, they bought a list of the most popular open world fantasy RPGs every gamer should be playing in 2020. The games can be played offline. In the future, a separate list of online games will be published. These are the role-playing games you should play: Bonus Game: Fable Anniversary.
Which is the best fantasy game to play?
The Dragon Age franchise is arguably the best fantastic work EA has ever done. Even though the game is already outdated, it still has a lot of cool features and a great story. The graphics are decent and always worth playing with. Plus, completing the Dragon Age franchise is always fun.
What is online role play ideas
While role-playing games are known for their value, role-playing games remain a new area of e-learning. But with new technologies and teaching approaches, online role-playing games can immerse students in videos and make their experience as realistic as possible.
How does role play work in real life?
This technology means students learn immersive role-playing games through a unique cinematic approach that uses real characters and locations. Learning happens when students make decisions and show how quickly things can change in real life.
What are some good role play ideas for students?
Student Role Play Ideas 1: There's a fly in my ointment. Role play theme: ordering food and eating in a restaurant. Description: In this role-playing scenario, students use their knowledge of culinary vocabulary and FAQs to order food in English at a restaurant. This is a common RPG topic for learning English for beginners.
How to make role play in English more fun?
This is a common RPG topic for beginners in learning English. To make this role play even more fun, tell the students that after they have ordered and served the food, they should pretend there is a 'problem' with the food.
What are the best RPG online games?
Baldur's Gate: Improved Edition. Anyone who played Baldur's Gate at the time will appreciate that nothing was lost in this edit, as the extra features fit in perfectly without losing the original charm.
What is online role play dice
In role-playing games (RPGs), you can quickly perform a multi-sided dice roll by choosing your preference on the online dice simulation form. Throw is an online dice simulator. It is designed in case you need to roll the dice.
Is there a dice roller for roleplaying games?
Roll the dice supports a variety of role-playing game systems. He interprets the dice codes in normal role-play notation, but also knows additional rules. See the cube code documentation for more information.
How do you do a virtual dice roll?
To get a simulation of a random dice roll, players must first specify the number of dice they want to roll and the type of dice being simulated. So any player can get any number by pressing the cast button. The program displays a virtual cube based on random values.
What kind of dice do you use on throw?
Throw is an online dice simulator. It is designed in case you need to roll the dice.
What's the best way to count dice in RPG?
Add a BOM constructor, or perhaps a natural language parser, such as "Throws 6d6. Throw the lowest score" or "Roll 5d10. Count the number of dice with a value of 8 or more. Repeat for 10 seconds and add values of 8 or more to the number of successes Keep increasing the tens until there are no more.
What do you need to know about role playing chat rooms?
During the session, everyone has to assume the role of a character. Role-play chats can be a fun way to show your creativity and imagination. Role-based online chat allows participants to register as fictional characters and interact with others.
Which is the best app for roleplay chat?
Here are the best RPG chat apps for you to explore, try and test. 1 1. Chat for young people. Teen Chat Room is known for its simplicity but it is a very powerful and great free chat app. This app was created and published 2 2. RPG Amino for RP. 3 3. Teen Chat for Teens. 4 4. Outsiders. 5 5. Communities and lively conversations.
What does the word''RP''mean in a chat room?
4 answers. RP stands for role playing game. This term is often used in chat rooms while chatting. Role play is a term commonly used in adult chats. The adult plays an important role in pleasing the other person with whom he is speaking.
What does it mean to be a roleplayer?
Role-playing, role-playing, or just public relations is accepting and playing a role other than yourself. A way to pretend and pretend. When you play as a character, you can take on a very different personality, values and goals, or just be an alternate version of yourself instead of yourself.
What is role playing chat games
The role play cat is unlike any other type of cat, it is unique. In the RPG chat room, you will find many people who act in real time and create a story. This type of chat is based on the imagination of the users and each chat has a personality and a virtual avatar. During the session, everyone must assume the role of a character.
What makes a role play chat room unique?
The role play cat is unlike any other type of cat, it is unique. In RPG chat, you will see many people trading and creating stories in real time. This type of chat is based on the imagination of the users and each chat has a personality and a virtual avatar.
Is there a free roleplay chat room without registration?
Welcome to the free RPG chat room without registration for anyone who wants to escape the world and let their imagination run wild. In their role-play chat you leave the boring environment and let your imagination run wild. So feel free to imagine and get creative by playing games and writing stories.
How does a character interact in a chat room?
Your character has two ways to interact with others in chat. There's a dialogue where you can make him say something or interact with another, and then there are actions where you can make him do something physically.
What exactly is role playing?
Clinical sexologist, relationship expert and writer, Dr. Don Michael adds that role-playing in its truest form is about playing a character other than yourself and playing that part.
What do I role play?
Role play is defined as pretending to be someone else or getting into a particular situation that you are not currently in. An example of an RPG is when you pretend your friend is your boss and you have a training call asking for a raise.
What is the definition of role play?
In role plays, the character and behavior of another person is imitated, for example as a training exercise. Group members should communicate with each other through role-playing. When people play a role, they play. Practice beforehand and act like an interview with a friend.
What is the role of a play?
Play is a natural stress reliever and an outlet for children to overcome their fears and worries. Play allows children to try out new ideas and make connections between their previous experiences and active research.
What do you need to know about Rp chat?
To use their rp chat you have to be nice, polite and respectful to other users especially when you are telling stories and speaking. Avoid rude and inappropriate language as any disrespect can put you at risk. So have fun and use their chat services to enjoy the best online chat alternatives to chat with strangers.
Why is it important to chat in game?
The ability to chat in-game, whether in a chat room or through real-time voice calls, is believed to contribute to a better gaming experience and is common in many popular video games. In some team games, such as Call of Duty, conversations with teammates are critical to developing a winning strategy.
What does FRP mean roleplay?
Fear RPG (FRP) Fear RPG is the concept of fear RPG for your character's safety and life. Examples of situations where your character's life is considered imminent danger: When you are in a car that is stationary or turned off and a gun is pointed at you at close range.
What is role play scenario?
Role play Identify the situation. To start the process, bring people together, talk about the issue and encourage open discussion to raise relevant issues. Add details. Then create a script with enough detail to make it look real. Make sure everyone understands the problem you are trying to solve. Divide roles. Play the script.
What is a coaching role play?
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What is the meaning of the word role playing?
To fulfill a role. to fulfill a role. Role play in a sentence Playing Sabrina as a doctor can be an indication that you are pursuing a career in medicine. Verb. Role play is defined as pretending to be someone else or getting into a particular situation that you are not currently in.
Why is it important to use a live chat script?
Answer: Ensure a consistent experience by using good live chat scripts and supporting phrases. According to statistics from a technology jury, 97% of consumers around the world believe that live chat scripts are important when choosing a brand.
How does role playing work in a relationship?
Role playing is a great way to deepen and enrich your relationship. If both parties feel safe, they can often learn more about each other in this game - what they want to do for themselves and for yourself. Sexually this broadens your two horizons and releases your rich fantasy worlds (slowly!).
What can role play do to improve communication?
You can also use role-playing to start brainstorming sessions, improve communication between team members, and analyze problems or situations from different angles. Setting up and running a role-playing session is easy.
What is action learning
Learning by doing is a process of critical questioning and reflective listening. Active learning focuses on problem solving by first asking questions to clarify the exact nature of the problem, reflecting and identifying possible solutions, and only then taking action.
What is action learning all about?
Learning by doing is a problem solving approach. It is about acting and thinking about the results. This improves the problem solving process and simplifies team solutions.
How does action learning work?
Learning by doing is solving a problem in an organization. If the questions and reflections allow for a better analysis and the generation of action options, this is not enough! Real learning happens through action, and without a commitment to action, practice becomes fruitless.
What is action learning model?
Learning by doing is a model behavior change process that works 1) for groups and 2) for individuals. In groups, learning by doing occurs when actors use real problems to learn and implement solutions throughout the system. For humans, learning by doing is a behavioral training method that uses the same 4 steps.
Why is it important to have roleplay chat?
You tacitly agree to share the same fantasy and provide a path for your shared experience through role play and creative writing. Every game and every mode of communication or discussion for role players has a function of creative expression. It is important?
What kind of game is a role playing game?
The role-playing game (RPG) is a genre of video games in which the player controls one or more fictional characters who go in search of an imaginary world. Defining RPGs is very difficult due to the large number of hybrid genres with RPG elements. There are five basic elements in traditional role-playing video games:.
How does a text based role playing game work?
As with any RPG, text-based RPG requires the player to play as a fictional character and maintain control over him throughout the experience. Many text role-playing games take place in a fantasy setting to add the necessary element of wonder and escape.
What are the pros and cons of Job rotation?
Disadvantages of task rotation Stimulates task generalization (instead of specialization). Experienced employees may be reluctant or unwilling to learn and rotate new skills. the new process can cause stress and anxiety in employees.
What are the advantages of Job rotation?
The benefits of rotation. One of the most important benefits of attrition is the mutual training of employees. Employees learn the tasks required for each job they do. When people know the expectations and roles of all surrounding workplaces in the workplace, it is easier for them to understand the interests and concerns of colleagues.
What is a downside of Job rotation?
The main disadvantage of rotation is that it incurs costs for the business as the business incurs various costs such as:.
What are the pitfalls of Job rotation programs?
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Underestimate the workload. While job rotation has many benefits, don't expect miracles.
Lack of focus only on business goals and benefits.
What is a table top role play game?
Tabletop role-playing game (or paper role-playing game) is a form of role-playing game (RPG) in which participants use words to describe the actions of their characters.
What is a role play video game?
A role-playing video game (commonly known as a role-playing game or RPG, or a role-playing game or CRPG) is a genre of video game in which the player controls the actions of a character (and/or multiple members). Group) immerse yourself in a well-defined world.
How do you get mods on GTA 5?
Too easy. Just search on Google GTA 5 mods and you will find the website, select the mod you want and download it. While downloading, click Steam, Library, right click GTA5, go to Properties, click Local Files and then click Browse Local Files.
Is there a mod for GTA 5?
Hack in Cayo Perico for SP. The Cayo Perico heist is one of the most exciting heists in GTA Online history.
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Does GTA 5 have an online multiplayer?
Grand Theft Auto Online is the title of Rockstars' ambitious multiplayer offering for Grand Theft Auto 5. While it looks like a standalone game, Rockstar says it's included for free with every commercial 16-player version of the game.
How many people play GTA 5?
Over a million people have enjoyed the multiplayer game Grand Theft Auto vs. Grand Theft Auto online. This is just one of many incredible stats released today by Rockstar Games as part of the GTA Online Census: The Story So Far released on the developer's website today.
How to create play area for kids?
Stage staging of terrace. Reserve a part of your terrace for a small stage for singing or acting.
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Is pretend play good for kids?
Benefits of role play for children Stimulates creativity. Introducing play allows children to reflect on their experiences in the world around them and restore social relationships through play, encouraging cooperation and conflict resolution.
Is superhero play good for kids?
Superhero games can stimulate your children's imagination, stimulate play and physical activity and help children to be less afraid of the unknown. While the debate will still be heard, in a world where kids are pressured to reach their age on time, a little superhero game can give kids a sense of personal power.
What are some fun games to play outside?
Consider some of the most popular outdoor games. These are games like football, soccer, baseball, frisbee and rugby. These are by far the most popular outdoor games, although it depends on the country you are in.
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What is the server IP address for Minecraft?
A special Minecraft IP means you can access Minecraft through the default port 25565 on the Minecraft server (this eliminates the need to specify an additional port when connecting). An example of IP addressing for Minecraft. Dedicated Minecraft IP:.
What is a Minecraft server list?
Minecraft Server List is a list of Minecraft servers around the world where you can play online games. Each server on the list only has a unique IP address that players can use to connect and play on that server.
What do you need to know about fivem?
What is FiveM? They hope to provide a platform that allows you to run dedicated role servers that can fully emulate the GTA: Online experience. The platform also allows you to develop your own experience using plugins, other dashboards and/or scripts.
Is there a way to download fivem for free?
Apart from these changes, you need to run the .EXE file and then run FiveM from the main menu. If you already have GTA V installed on your computer, you can use FiveM for free. The mod needs your GTA credentials before downloading.
What does fivem download do for GTA V?
The FiveM download allows you to easily switch between different editing servers and servers available online by default. You do not need to move files or uninstall the program to return to the default mode. FiveM is the leading mod tool for GTA V.
Is there a fivem mod for Windows 10?
FiveM is one of the main Grand Theft Auto multiplayer modes for Windows PC. The program provides secure connections to private servers with a variety of personalized content. Game modes can be changed with just a few clicks.
What are good Gamer names?
Cool ideas for logging into games for boys. Below is a list of some innovative usernames for men. Fight hawk. Kladenstien. Nerve. Jack Sparrow. Ruthless killer. Hellish heir.
What are some good names for video games?
Besides Duke and Jax, Dante, Fox, Kane, Maximo, Nico, Phoenix, Ryden, and Trevor are some of the other video game names for boys in the US top 1000. Other video game names that you can use with your kid include Alistair, Ezio, Ridley and Wolf.
What are some character names?
This is a very subtle approach that works best for a story that takes place in the same place and time as yours. Some names can be both surname and first name, for example: Curtis, George, Paul, Jordan, Logan, Dylan, Wilson, Kerry, Owen, Keith, Austin and Oliver. 2. Look for names in unexpected places.
What is role playing character sheets?
A character sheet is a record of a playable character in an RPG, which contains all the details, ratings, game stats and basic information that the player needs during a game session. Action and gaming games.
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Interview with Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides
Business File, September-October 2018, No. 117
Interview by Eugenia Anastassiou
Professor Pissaridis is adamant that economic influx has to come from investment and debt restructuring; otherwise Greece cannot break out of the vicious circle of lowering income and pensions, and increasing taxation. In order for Greece to progress economically it must create the right business environment, otherwise the country will have no option but to rely on continued external help.
Nicosia-born Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides has had an exceptional career as an economist: he was educated at the University of Essex and the London School of Economics (LSE), where he is now Regius Professor of Economics—this prestigious academic award is directly bestowed by a British monarch, and Professor Pissarides was the first recipient in the field of economics in 2013, the same year he was knighted by the Queen.
In 2005, he became the first European economist to win the IZA Prize in Labor Economics (with his collaborator Dale Mortensen) which is considered one of the most distinguished awards in economics worldwide, and in 2010 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics, jointly with Dale Mortensen of Northwestern University and Peter Diamond of MIT.
Professor Pissarides specialises in the economics of labour markets, macroeconomic policy, economic growth and structural change, as well as leading research on 'The Future of Employment in Europe' programme. His book 'Equilibrium Unemployment Theory' is a standard reference in the economics of unemployment.
In addition, he is a Fellow of the British Academy, the Academy of Athens, the Academia Europaea, as well as a Non-National Senior Associate of the Forum for Economic Research in the Arab Countries, Iran and Turkey and a former member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Cyprus. He has served on the European Employment Task Force, and in 2011 he served as the President of the European Economic Association, as well as being a Lifetime Honorary Member of the American Economic Association. Professor Pissarides has been a consultant on employment policy and other labour issues for the World Bank, the European Commission, the Bank of England, and the OECD.
Since you have been following the Greek economic crisis from Day One, which do you think would be the "new growth model" for the country in the years to come?
In this matter one has to consider the location of Greece and what advantages that holds for the country—primarily its natural resources—and what markets it can readily access; namely the EU. Greece should focus on a few sectors and try to do them really well, to provide products or services to a high standard. Greece does not have the capacity for large scale production, such as do Germany, France, or Italy, but it should be able to produce top-quality goods, which should be marketed abroad aggressively.
A case in point are the country's more successful SMEs which now have a presence internationally, companies such as Fage, Korres, Frezyderm, Aegean Airlines, and others. Greece must be able to organise a better way to market its agricultural wares and native foodstuff, such as feta and its fresh fruit and vegetables; if the Italian province of Sicily can do it, why not a country like Greece?
Again, Greece has the ideal location and climate, so tourism is its other great asset, but again it has to focus on off ering a premium service to be able to compete and be more attractive than its southern European neighbours. Shipping of course is another Greek strength. However, in all these cases and for businesses to develop in Greece, the government must be kept out and red-tape has to be minimised for entrepreneurship to flourish.
Also, Greek links with China and their investment in the country, especially in much-needed infrastructure must be utilised to Greece's best advantage.
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Undergrad student publishes in top science journal
16 February 2017 | Story by Newsroom
UCT science student Hannah Simon had an article published in the prestigious South African Journal of Science late last year, a rare occurrence for an undergraduate student.
Hannah Simon, a UCT student studying biological and environmental and geographical sciences, broke rare ground when she had an article about the tension between social and environmental justice published in the acclaimed South African Journal of Science in November last year.
All the more impressive is the fact that Simon was a third-year undergraduate student when the paper was published.
The paper is titled "Understanding the polarisation of environmental and social activism in South Africa".
In countries like Bolivia, policies that simultaneously uplift the people and the planet are put in place. Simon's paper argues that this is often not the case in South Africa, where there is a clear disconnect between social and environmental activism. But it should be possible, in theory.
"Given the turbulent socio-economic past in our country, social upliftment is often pursued at the expense of the environment," she says.
She offers three main reasons for this: "Firstly, social change can operate more quickly than environmental intervention can. Secondly, environmental issues are often more obscure than social solutions, and lastly, elements of South African culture may oppose environmental conservation."
In a political economy like South Africa's, Simon writes, "economic desperation" does not allow for risk-taking and money-wasting.
Simon hopes that her paper will encourage scientists and policymakers to design innovative solutions to the country's "unique" socio-ecological challenges. In the meantime, she's spending 2017 completing her honours degree in biological sciences and also aims to be involved in some urban ecology research.
"As for papers in the pipeline, I am in the process of brainstorming one big, relevant and exciting idea."
Being published in the South African Journal of Science (SAJS) was "humbling" yet "incredibly encouraging", she said.
"The world of academia is daunting for young scientists but I have learned that there are spaces out there, like SAJS, that welcome our works and our opinions," she said.
"Spaces like these can and should be utilised by everyone – student, layperson and academic alike."
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An abandoned house is home to creativity and community fellowship
By Tim Brouk
IUPUI art history professor Laura Holzman stands in front of the 2017 House Life Project, which features the talents of numerous community members and Herron School of Art and Design personnel. Photo by Tim Brouk, IU Communications
This house is a very, very, very fine art project.
An abandoned, boarded-up house -- one of several on North Tacoma Avenue in the Near Eastside neighborhood -- has been transformed into a hub for an array of art forms by Herron School of Art and Design faculty and graduate students, along with Indianapolis residents and artists. The one-story structure is home to the 2017 House Life Project.
Since May, 605 N. Tacoma Ave. has hosted drawing, painting and creative writing sessions; meals; workshops; and weekly porch parties with the goal of "public creation and discovery, resulting in tangible outputs such as dialogical artworks and interactive art installations."
Top right photo courtesy of House Life Project, others by Tim Brouk, IU Communications
Already, much artistic exploration has gone on inside and in the yard of the old house. While most neighboring houses are long abandoned, the 2017 House Life Project has brought in more than 100 kids, veteran artists and everyone in between. It will end Oct. 17 with another porch party.
"It's really a neighborhood-driven, community-oriented project," said Laura Holzman, an IUPUI assistant professor of art history, museum studies and curator for House Life Project, and public scholar of curatorial practices and visual art. "We had at least 120 people come to the (Aug. 26) open house. On a week-to-week basis, we usually have 15, 20 people here including kids with their families and neighbors who show up and participate."
The House Life Project concept was created in 2015 by Meredith Brickell, a local artist that lives on the Near Eastside.
There is no running water or electricity in the house, but when it's open, it brims with life. One of the first transformations made to the former home was via the boarded-up windows. Project volunteers attached hinges and locks to the window frames. The boards that once meant to keep things out became the small doors of light all season long. Of course, the boards are colorfully painted by local artists Zavier Garth, Bernny Owens and Christopher Williams. Garth and Williams became involved with House Life Project in 2016, when they lived next to a previous project site. The many portals of natural light activate fresh creations by artists like Andrea Jandernoa, a Herron graduate student with an emphasis on integrated studio work and social practice.
Andrea Jandernoa was one of several Herron School of Art and Design graduate students that contributed to House Life Project. Photo by Tim Brouk, IU Communications
"Told/Retold" is displayed in a corner of one of the house's three main rooms. Jandernoa used gold string and connected it to screws she put into preexisting holes in the walls. Decades of pictures and shelves had hung on these walls, and Jandernoa connected the dots. She applied gold leafing on the mottled walls for some flash. Then she cut down the string, leaving it tangled on the dusty floor, challenging who gets to tell the narrative about a place. She then invited community members to reconnect the string in a new pattern that still connected the screws.
"There's always that element of being an outsider and being somebody coming into a new space," said Jandernoa, who lives near the neighborhood. "The piece is a retelling. Being an artist, it's not about taking the place of something that already exists, but reframing something that already exists in a way that offers more conceptual depth and thought. It allows people to engage in a more meaningful way than what already exists."
Jandernoa was one of the first artists to respond to a spring callout to help with House Life Project. The community-minded initiative fit perfectly with her passion of using art to build and help communities.
"I see myself almost as a public servant," said Jandernoa, who previously taught art at Emma Donnan Middle School. "To me, as a social projects artist, it's really important to situate yourself within a community where you are creating 'with' and 'for' and 'because of.'"
Another installation was envisioned and painted by one of the many children who frequent the Tacoma Avenue art house. Early Tinsley saw a closet without a door that was unused. For the middle schooler, the closet was the perfect size for a mini workout facility. "My Pull-Up Room" was painted with colorful stripes that showcase a metal bar hung near the top of the doorway -- too small for an adult athlete, but just right for a young, aspiring one.
Six principles of House Life Project
House Life Project lives for six "focal points." Each month, one value is concentrated on: "History," "Space," "Wellness," "Equity," "Movement" or "Change." Different project contributors take center stage to reflect the featured principle for that month. For example, Herron graduate student Brittany Pendleton and Indianapolis resident Bailey Shannon worked under the "Wellness" umbrella. Shannon helped promote a portable garden, which stays in the front yard but could be transported via wagon, cart or bicycle. Vegetables were planted in recycled storage and trash bins, and they are meant to follow families when they move to a new house. The project illustrates the concept that gardens don't have to die when the owner moves.
The fence of the 2017 House Life Project was decorated by neighborhood kids and Herron artists. Photo by Tim Brouk, IU Communications
Pendleton had a hand in the House Life Project community meal. A long table was put in the yard, which featured a hand-stitched tablecloth created by Pendleton. The cloth consisted of sentimental pieces of fabric that belonged to her great-aunt and other family members.
"Movement" was the September theme. A dance performance called "Parade 2017" by local choreographer Rebecca Pappas was reconfigured for the house and wrapped up September's House Life Project events. The piece debuted July 8 at Garfield Park but was successful in the intimate setting of the small Tacoma Avenue venue.
October's theme is "Change." Jordan Munson, senior lecturer of music and arts technology in the School of Engineering and Technology, will debut original music works on "decaying" instruments and will lead a workshop on creating an original tune with paper being fed into a music box -- sort of like a mini player piano.
Creating exposure in empty homes
The House Life Project had two previous incarnations, at 804 Eastern and 818 N. Tacoma avenues. These houses and the current one were obtained through Renew Indianapolis, a nonprofit land bank "that works to return vacant and abandoned property to productive use."
Holzman said the goal of the House Life Project isn't to flip these old homes. They are not rehabbing them; they're just breathing some life into them. But the previous houses were eventually purchased through Renew Indianapolis.
"It was really important for us to stay within walking distance of where we'd been before," Holzman said, "so we can continue to build on the relationships we've been developing, the community we've been connecting with."
End of the season
After Oct. 17, House Life Project will move out of 605 N. Tacoma Ave. The tables, chairs, art supplies, magazines and other creations made within the old walls will be packed up. The painted boards and siding will remain, and so will the legacy of the work Holzman, Jandernoa, and the rest of the project's team and neighbors put in for the name of community fellowship and creativity.
"To an outsider, this street might look abandoned," Holzman said. "But it's really about saying 'There is community that exists. There is creativity that exists here.'"
Even after the front door is padlocked at the end of the season, the work won't be finished. Print materials are planned to document and discuss what went on for six months at 605 N. Tacoma Ave. An exhibit called "Social Practice Art" will touch on the work done in House Life Project. The show runs Monday, Oct. 9, through Nov. 3 in University of Indianapolis' Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center.
"We want to share the work our writers have been doing and to share more broadly the art we've created," Holzman said. "We're based in a house, but we're nomadic in nature."
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In 2008, Termanology began making a real name for himself, he had several highly-acclaimed singles in rotation and when DJ Premier laced him with one of his signature, scratch-laden beats on "Watch How It Go Down," the hood conscious anthem became an underground classic; and with it Termanology thrust himself onto hip-hop's international radar.
Soon after, Term released his solo-debut, 'Politics As Usual', a project that included a Mount Rushmore like array of producers; DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Large Professor, Havoc, Alchemist, Hi-Tek, Buckwild, Easy Mo Bee & Nottz. 'Politics As Usual' was one of those rare projects which managed to merge the best of both worlds for Hip-Hop fans; meshing classic boom-bap production from a virtual who's who list of production royalty with Term's lyricism, swagger and bravado.
A lot has changed since Termanology released his debut, but in hip-hop, just as in life, everything comes full-circle. He's back with 'More Politics', which, similar to his debut, brings together the elite of the elite in beatsmiths, as Just Blaze (Jay-Z, Beyonce, Eminem etc), Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest), Buckwild (DITC), Hi-Tek, Nottz, Dame Grease (Nas, Fat Joe, DMX, Kelis, MGK, LL Cool J, T.I. etc), and the Grammy Award winning J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League (Rick Ross, Mary J Blige, Wale, Drake, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, Tech N9ne, Chance the Rapper, 2 Chainz etc), plus his brother from another mother Statik Selektah, all contribute production.
Not only does the production mark Term's current focus on creating top-tier songs, but he also enlisted the best-of-the-best to bless the mic on 'More Politics', including Joey Bada$$ (Pro Era), KXNG Crooked (Slaughterhouse), Bun B (UGK), Sheek Louch & Styles P (The Lox), Saigon, Westside Gunn, Ea$y Money, Conway, Chris Rivers, Your Old Droog and others.
With politics as unpredictable as ever, real rap fans can be reassured that Termanology will hold them down this Election Season with 'More Politics', due 11/18/16.


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Scripps College News Research and Service Awards and Honors: Jessica Mei '22 Receives First-Year Award from the Claremont Colleges Library
Awards and Honors: Jessica Mei '22 Receives First-Year Award from the Claremont Colleges Library
CLAREMONT, California - April 26, 2019
Jessica Mei '22 received the First-Year Award as part of the Claremont Colleges Library's sixth annual Library Undergraduate Research Awards, which honor students who demonstrate exemplary original research and scholarship. Mei's project, "Through the Looking Glass: Donald Trump's Rhetoric, Heteronormativity, and Homosociality," examines how society reacts to Trump's behaviors, and how that reaction is often demeaning to the queer community.
"As a queer woman of color, this research paper has meant so much to me," Mei says. "[It] has allowed space for me to reflect on how society creates the distinctions between the 'normative' and the queer, as well as how I personally perform my own gender and sexuality. I hope to continue this research in the future as I strive to gain further understanding of myself."
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The black and red ball hosted by the Rio Scala Nightclub is a tribute to the much-beloved professional football team Flamengo, whose members are known to wear the distinct black and red uniforms. It's easy to see why the nightclub is hosting the Flamengo-themed party when you consider that the team is being supported by 36 million fans. Brazil's celebrities and elite usual attend this event as they mingle with sports fans, tourists and locals driven into frenzy by hired samba dancers.
As you can probably presume, the dress code when you join the party is different shades of black and red. Better be there early because it wouldn't be a stretch to say that people can spill over to into the streets with the sheer number of bodies on the ballroom. As the old adage says, the early bird gets the worm. Or in this case, the first token drinks.
If you don't like crowd that can get wild until the morning breaks, then steer clear from the black and red ball. Now, if you love free-flowing alcohol, beautiful people and all-night dancing in Technicolor lights, then this party is perfect for you.
Don't wait until the last minute to reserve your tickets for the ball because you're bound to get disappointed. It's one of the most sought-after events in town. And if you are planning to experience the Carnival in Rio, then this party is where you should be at.
Although, it would be a good advice for first-timers to get a good night's sleep the night before. And drink plenty of energy drinks because you are going to need every ounce of stamina for the event, which can last until morning. The ball is usually scheduled on Carnival Friday so it's a good experience to kick start your week-long Carnival experience. You can buy either an entrance ticket or the VIP seats.
The latter is more costly but it comes with free buffet dinner and complimentary drinks. Whatever you do, don't forget that you are going to the black and red ball so dress up accordingly.


Putting up the best story that the public would be interested in is a tough job. There is always the need of highlighting ideas based on facts and the avoidance of personal opinions and fictions. Because when there's a hole discovered in the story or if the line between facts and fiction blurrs, it's not just the credibility of the writer who is at stake but also that of the editor and the entire publication. Some writers fabricate their stories to be able to attract more readers and make a name in the public.
The movie highlighted an essential factor that a writer especially a journalist should always avoid – plagiarism and fabrication. In the movie, the fact that most of the articles written by the main character, Stephen Glass, were proven to be 'bogus' shows that for a long period of time, the readers has been manipulated by this writer. He has already published enough to make his name 'known' to the public before they discovered about his bogus stories.
Since people have already built trust to him, it wasn't easy for them to accept that most of his stories were fabricated. That is the problem when the line between fact and fiction is being blurred. Stephen Glass has already manipulated the minds of his co-writers which actually believed and enjoyed most of his stories simply because he tells it in the most interesting manner as he can. The movie served as an eye opener for the public to show that not all stories, articles or columns published in broadsheets or even in magazines are to be believed.
Some written statements might be based on facts but there are other details which may be fictional, included in the story just to make it more interesting for the readers. It shows that as a reader, we should not believe on everything we are reading. We should always be a wise sceptic when it comes to details given in the article. If we believe in everything that is written, we may be manipulated by the story or the writer.
Another important thought that a reader should learn from the movie is that there is a difference between stretching the truth to be able to produce an attractive story for the sake of fame and putting up a plain, simple and honest story all based on facts. Sometimes, journalists are the one who cannot be trusted. However, it is always up to the readers on whether or not they would simply allow themselves to be manipulated or would be a wise reader and verify facts. It is always essential that readers learn to be news literate in that way they would be able to weigh the objectivity of the story.


Marco is making its mark at designer lingerie brand, Victoria's Secret's latest retail venture in Liverpool One.
The cable containment manufacturer has been specified to supply steel wire cable tray at the vast store, in the heart of the city centre.
Contractor MW Woolston has managed the electrical installation at the outlet which is now open to the public.
With its current model cast including Kardashians star Kendall Jenner, the Victoria's Secret brands are among the best known lingerie retailers in the world. The site on Liverpool One's lower South John Street is now complete, having involved combining a number of standard sized units to create the flagship store.


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Unexpected Encounters With Art
The Kelsey Mystery: Last Friday while I was riding the Red Line from my dentist appointment in Skokie to a freelance assignment downtown, a young blond woman got up from where she had been sitting with some guy and started handing out small squares of paper. One one side was a circular black and white graphic featuring a casually dressed Rapunzel along with an ominous hooded figure who looked like he might be playing keyboards. On the other side was the handwritten name, Kelsey Skutnick. As far as I could tell, she didn't explain to anyone what the squares were for; she merely smiled as she gave them out.
Intrigued, I later Googled 'Kelsey Skutnick' and discovered she's a graphic artist who cites Edward Gorey as a major influence, and creates cool ink and marker portraits of musicians. She also does various other types of art. All in all, this was a pretty effective way to drive people to her site. So the next time I'm on the Red Line, I might distribute some paper squares with a picture of one of my favorite bands on one side, and 'Terry Flamm' on the other.
The Ripple Effect: I wasn't aware of echoes of chicago until it threw a 177th birthday bash for the city this past Saturday night at HQ on Milwaukee Avenue. The nonprofit organization's motto is "When a drop hits, it ripples!" and it stages events like this on a regular basis for the purpose of networking and building an arts community. Happy Birthday Chicago gave 34 local artists an opportunity to each showcase a single piece, and also featured live music, comedy skits, dancing, and a raffle.
My niece, Allison Flamm, was one of those artists, and she chose to exhibit Chi Flag, her interpretation of the city's flag. This version is augmented by the lion bookends from outside the Art Institute, as well as some added texture to the blue portions of the flag. It won The People's Choice award at The Beverly Arts Center's 2013 Evolving Artist Competition. Other works on display at Happy Birthday Chicago included Gerardo Villareal's A Night In Chicago; Juan Hubbard's Ferris; Anna Rybchenkov's Lightning From A Lincoln Park Rooftop, Patricia O'Neal's Hot Day View from the Aquarium; and Lisa Brosig's Mrs. O'Leary's Cow piñata. The full list of artists can be viewed on the echoes of chicago website.
The three music acts that performed while I was there—folk/indie rocker Maryann Michael; rapper Blaise B.; and cutting edge rock band Impulsive Hearts—were all entertaining. (The jazz/soul quartet Low Spark performed later.) Happy Birthday Chicago attracted a large, mostly 20-something crowd with a smattering of older family members, and the bustling, good-natured vibe was reminiscent of when Mary-Arrchie Theatre celebrated the 25th Anniversary of its annual Abbie Hoffman Died For Our Sins festival at The Den Theatre (also on Milwaukee Avenue) last August. In other words, lots of ripples.
So Much For That Theory: Anyone who watches the The Big Bang Theory sitcom on CBS is likely to come away with the idea that hanging out in comic book stores is strictly a guy thing. A Nerdy Guy Thing. But just as my weekly visits to a downtown comics store surely dispel the geek stereotype, there's a group of female artists and fans aiming to pulverize the notion that women don't dig comic books or graphic novels.
They meet on the first Wednesday of each month for Ladies Night at the Graham Crackers Comic store at 77 E. Madison Street, downtown. The next meeting is this Wednesday, April 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Some of the participants have banded together to create the Ladies Night Anthology Presents Vol. 1 TPB. It's available from Graham Crackers Comics for $9.99.
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The general experience with most holiday maker visit Mombasa town is that it can get really hot and mosquito infested, but Makwetu Villas with the beach a short walking distance away, you constantly feel the refreshing sea breeze. Couples looking to self cater and bond with each other in their own unique way (i recommend you carry your own fun and games ideas or activities) Children are also not left out since we have family friendly facility, a children's pool, baby cots, babysitting services are among many services and facilities available
Mombasa was a very influential port in the 15th century, and has played a significant role in laying the foundations of the nation that it is a part of today. Some of the popular attractions in the town relate directly to the historical context, while others seek to complement the tourism industry that the town thrives on.
"old Town" is the part of Mombasa that is reminiscent of the days when the Arabs exerted a heavy influence on the town and its culture, and especially in the architecture and language (Kiswahili has a lot of phrases derived from various Arabic dialects). It is well known for its ancient buildings, extravagant art designs and curio shops that sell antique and popular Kenyan souvenirs. Old Town is best seen when explored by foot with an experienced guide, as the streets are too narrow to accommodate a large number of vehicles. The town's inhabitants are mostly of Arab origin who's forefathers once roamed the same streets of the town. Fort Jesus is located just a few steps away from where the town "starts", thus a complete tour of "old Town" can be done in a single day.
On the North coast of Mombasa towards the town of Malindi lays one the most pre-historic ruins found in Mombasa, called the Gedi Ruins. Gedi was a small town built entirely from rocks and stones, which was inhabited by a few thousand Swahili people and ruled by a very rich Sultan. These ruins date back from the 15th century, and through careful preservation most of the original foundations can still be seen today. A well-informed and educated guide gives a tour of the ruins. The ruins are designated as a National Museum by law, and their preservation are a direct reflection of the commitment of the Government to uphold the country's cultural and historical background.
Fort Jesus is Mombasa's most popular tourist attraction. The fort, located along the coastline near the Old Town, is a monumental piece of architecture that was built in the 16th century by the Portuguese. The fort has a museum that displays various artifacts from the era where Mombasa served as a transit point for the slave trade and commodities, and which enjoyed regular visits by seafarers and the like. Its interior comprises of torture rooms and prison cells where slaves were kept in captivity before being traded. Weapons such as canons, which were used to defend the fort from invading foreigners as well as rioting locals, can be seen both inside and outside of the fort. The fort opens its gates for viewing in the morning and closes at dusk.
The Hindu temple is a one of the many symbols of Mombasa's cultural diversity. The temple is a popular tourist spot and a tour can be taken inside the temple, with a historical background of the temple given by one of the temple gurus. Extravagant idols and stone carvings of the various religious beliefs are displayed within the temple and on its walls. It is located near the Railway Station just outside the perimeter of the downtown area.
Mamba Village, which is situated in Nyali, is East Africa's largest crocodile farm. A tour of the farm starts with a movie on the life cycle and behaviour of crocodiles, followed by a comprehensive tour of the rest of farm, and ends with the highlight of the day: a spectacular scene of blood-thirsty crocodiles fighting for food during feeding time. Excellent cuisine is available at the Mamba Restaurant, and the house specialty is superbly grilled crocodile meat. Souvenirs of your visit can be bought at the Mamba Souvenir shop located within the village.
The Haller Park (formerly Bamburi Nature Trail) is the largest animal sanctuary in Mombasa. Located in Bamburi next to the Cement Factory, the park boasts an enormous variety of animals, reptiles, insects and botanical gardens. Walking along the trail is the ideal way to look at the various animals, and on many occasions holding or feeding a reptile such as a snake is allowed under close supervision of a guide. Educational videos are also shown, with emphasis on the the history and continuous improvement of the trail. It was previously a barren piece of land that had been stripped of its resources through limestone mining, and was redeveloped through reforestation and conservation efforts, and is now a habitat for a large number of flora and fauna species.
The Mombasa "tusks" are symbolic representations of entrance into the heart of the town. The tusks were built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the town in 1952, as they lay directly on the path from the port to the town. Ivory was considered to be an exquisite commodity during the time, and in essence the tusks were meant to embrace the Queen and the British Empire into the town and within its social structure. Coincidentally the tusks also spell the letter "m" for Mombasa.
The Bombolulu workshops are located along the north coast of Mombasa along the Mombasa-malindi road. Founded in 1969, these workshops are a project of the Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (apdk). It is a major tourist attraction, which consists of a cultural center with 8 traditional homesteads. The center also runs a traditional restaurant and entertains guests with traditional dances throughout the day. The center employs disabled craftsmen/women, who produce jewelry, hand-printed textiles, wood carvings and leather crafts. The products are sold in a large showroom and exported to 20 countries. Bombolulu workshops have grown to be one of the biggest rehabilitation centers in Kenya and have built a reputation as one of Kenya's most reliable exporters.
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With a wealth of environmental courses to select this summer, it is noteworthy that our library subscribe to two environmental related databases — Environment Complete and GreenFILE. These two databases are both full-text databases by EBSCO.
Environment Complete is a full text academic journal articles on environmental subjects in the areas of agriculture, ecosystem, energy, marine & freshwater science, pollution & waste management, renewable energy sources and so on.
GreenFILE provides open access (free!) articles covering the human impact on the environment. It covers content about the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments as well as what can be done at each level to minimize these effects.
Don't hesitate to ask a reference librarian if you need assistance conducting the searches.


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how Nintendo are you?
:: how nintendo are you? ::
viva la revolucion!
Nintendo has finally released details about their new controller (complete with pics). The feedback on the linked page seems mostly negative, but I for one am pretty excited about the possibility for innovative new game control paradigms.
The new controller is shaped like a remote, and the unit's tilt and physical position in space are used as input. To me, this is incredibly natural in concept. I mean, if you can think back to the first time you used a game controller, can you remember what you looked like? If you're like most people, you looked like a total dork, waving the controller about, as if moving the controller was going to help mario jump a little higher. It's very intuitive and natural that we would think that the control interface would react to our movements in that way. Unfortunately, due to the very low-resolution capabilities of controllers designed at the time, technical and cost limitations, we were only able to interface via button presses. Of course there was the Nintendo PowerGlove, but that is best forgotten (anyone remember that horrible movie, where the "bad guy" kid was pimpin' the PowerGlove?).
One of the things that the detractors state is that it looks like a remote control. Well, this makes sense. According to the article, Nintendo are targetting the non-traditional games market, i.e. older adults and females. Now, if you were to present one of these folks with a typical game controller, what's the first reaction? "Wow, there are too many buttons!". The new controller looks like something very familiar to anyone who has used consumer electronics in say, the last 20 years or so. It has a lot fewer buttons than the typical remote as well.
Personally, I think Nintendo have a winner here. Of course, I'm going to save final judgement for when I can actually play one in person.


Ruby that's a grrreat selfie! We don't like cleaning either! It takes time away from the impawtant things!
Just give you the bag. I bet you can open it.
You NEED your treats to keep up your strength! We hope your mom's hands feel better soon.
Oh no, hope your mom's hands are back in working order soon ...cause how are you going to survive without treats.
You are just going to have to help her open the bags. We hope her hand is better soon. Our Lady gets on these get rid of stuff kicks too. People are silly.
You are looking good Ruby. We definitely think your mom should just put the treat bag on the floor and let you open it.
Yep, that's right...keep an eye on your doggy toys!
Yes I'd be ready to pounce paws first if your toys start growing legs! Good luck with the rest of your cleaning mission and I hope you get lots of yummy treats even though your Ma's hand is sore. Have a great week.
Ruby, if she can't open the treats just tell her to give you the bag so you can open it yourself.
Oh noes, opening treat bags is the most important things a mum can do - there is no point in having opposable thumbs otherwise! Hope your mum's tendonitis feels better very soon.
Ruby...cleaning is so over rated! My Mom is always trying to clean but only ends up bringin' in more stuff than she gets rid of. Glad you's keepin' an eye on your toys though.
Dad's been doing that kind of cleaning lately too. Ghostwriter is very glad, because she thinks he saves too much junk!
Uh oh...we better get on Mama to start cleaning...it's getting cloudy!! BOL!!
Hope your Mama's hands feel better soon!
Sorry to hear about the tendonitis. Might I suggest your mom gets a pair of scissors and cuts the whole top off the bag? Then of course, you'll have to eat them ALL, lest they get stale. Pity. Right? A new bag the next day. It's the only way. Trust me - I've watched medical shows on TV.
WHAT??! Did we read that correctly? She has trouble opening your treats? Sheesh...we hope she has someone nearby who can help. Or maybe, you'd better speed dial 911!
Oh, your poor Mom! She must be heart-broken not to be able to open your treats. I agree - nothing good ever comes from cleaning!
I've missed you Ruby - we'll be around now more often because we're home again!
Yup..... and nothin good ever comes from weeding but my crazy lady keeps hurting her back ripping out da weeds.
This will be my mom's excuse for not cleaning! She says thanks for the tip! Pee Ess~ You look fantabulous!
Mom goes through the same thing every once in a while. She watches some show and it gives her food for thought about stuff. She only throws out doggy things that are beyond fixing.


Edith & Kitty star in "The First Snowfall."
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The Girl followed the rather curious advice of The Ominous Voice and decided to try growing up.
And so The Cloud That Speaks gathered his cloud friends and together they carried The Girl in her Ship through the vast Sky on her quest to discover where here is.
IF: Emergency - Birdie to the Rescue!
The Girl might have known better for although it appears some clouds can speak, it does not mean that little girls can fly.
with her hands placed firmly on her hips.
She was meaning business, it was quite evident!
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