text:
Thu, Jan 23 10:30 am to 11:00 am Cortelyou Library
Birth to Five Years first five years storytime toddler time
Join us for books, fingerplays, rhymes and songs! Specifically tailored for toddlers who are walking independently. Space is limited; tickets are required and will be given out beginning at 10:00 AM at the information desk, first come first...
Babies & Books
Thu, Jan 23 11:30 am to 12:00 pm Cortelyou Library
Birth to Five Years babies & books first five years storytime
Join us for books, bounces, rhymes, songs, and playtime! Specifically tailored for babies who are not walking independently yet. Space is limited; tickets are required and will be given out beginning at 10:00 AM at the information desk...
Thu, Jan 23 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Central Library, Info Commons, Room 4
Adults conversations english conversation group immigrant services
Join other adults who are learning to speak English! Free! No registration required.
Chess Workshop
Thu, Jan 23 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm Cortelyou Library
Kids after school kids explore table-top & board games
Perfect your game with the help of an instructor, and play with friends!
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 2:45pm- 4:45pm.
eBooks Basics
Adults techknowledge
Learn how to download E-books, audio books and more unto your tablet, kindle or iPad. Feel free to bring your own devices!
Session is on a first come, first served basis.
Kids homework help
Cortelyou Library supports young learners with free after-school homework help provided by trained volunteers.
English Conversation Group Cancelled
Thu, Jan 23 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Kensington Library
French Conversation Group -Beginners
Adults world language conversation
Improve your French language in an informal and fun setting.
The class is free and no registrations is required.
Thomas The Tank Engine Play Time
Fri, Jan 24 10:15 am to 11:00 am Cortelyou Library
Birth to Five Years first five years
Join us for a very special play time featuring our very own, generously donated Thomas the Tank Engine Play Set! For all ages.
Fri, Jan 24 11:00 am to 11:45 am Kensington Library
Birth to Five Years first five years preschool story play storytime
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, play and new friends!
Game On! Board Games
Fri, Jan 24 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Cortelyou Library
Kids game on table-top & board games
Come and play board games such as Monopoly, Clue and Sorry!
Kids Explore: Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Fri, Jan 24 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Kensington Library
Kids book discussion kids create kids explore poetry
Kids are invited to a reading of As Good As Anybody, the true story about the friendship between Martin Luther King Jr. and Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. The story will be followed by a book discussion and poetry workshop.
DIY: Creative Writing Club
Teens creative writing
With the guidance of a professional writer, teens work on their creative writing process in a welcoming and encouraging environment. Led by the NY Writer's Coalition.
Literacy Volunteer Information Session Cancelled
Sat, Jan 25 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Central Library Learning Center
Adults adult learning literacy
Help Adults Learn to Read and Write!
We seek adults to train to become Volunteer Literacy Tutors. Volunteer Literacy Tutors at BPL Learning Centers tutor adults in our community who, for a variety of reasons, are still building their...
Sat, Jan 25 10:30 am to 11:00 am Cortelyou Library
Birth to Five Years first five years saturday storytime storytime
Join us each Saturday to hear new stories and favorite tales read aloud. All ages welcome!
Sat, Jan 25 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Kensington Library
Adults citizenship
Join our U.S. Citizenship Exam Prep Group on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. ...
Sat, Jan 25 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Cortelyou Library
Sat, Jan 25 3:00 pm to 3:45 pm Kensington Library
Kids first five years saturday storytime storytime
Join us each Saturday to hear new stories and classic tales read aloud. Children of all ages and their caregivers are welcome!
Advanced Chinese Studies in I-Ching Cancelled
Sat, Jan 25 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm Central Library, Info Commons, Room 4
Adults i-ching
I-Ching the book of changes is one of the oldest Chinese classic philosophies that can help us to make decisions that logic alone cannot handle.
Free lectures in Chinese and English.
Due to Public Safety, the...
Sun, Jan 26 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Central Library, Info Commons, Room 4
Discovery Table
Mon, Jan 27 10:00 am to 11:00 am McKinley Park Library
Birth to Five Years build with lego first five years
Discovery table fun with legos or train sets
Build with Duplo
Mon, Jan 27 10:15 am to 11:00 am Cortelyou Library
Birth to Five Years build with duplo first five years
Free play with Lego DUPLOs. For children 0 to 5 years old.
Mon, Jan 27 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Cortelyou Library
Adults computer basics techknowledge
Computer Basics training is designed specifically for those who are completely new to computers or who feel they need to have more instruction before confidently using a computer.
This lesson introduces new PC users to the...
Mon, Jan 27 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Central Library, Info Commons, Room 4
Mon, Jan 27 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Cortelyou Library
Kids game on
Play with our collection of Legos and board games.
Tue, Jan 28 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Central Library, Info Commons, Room 4
Tue, Jan 28 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm Central Library, Info Commons, Room 4
English Conversation Group (Advanced)
Tue, Jan 28 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Cortelyou Library
Tue, Jan 28 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Kensington Library
Tips & Tricks you didn't know you could do with Google for on the go, at work and having fun.
(Gmail, Maps, Youtube, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, etc...)
Community Journalism For Teens
Teens teen time
Do you want to ask the questions? Get the answers? Be in the room where it happens? And write the stories? Then The Ditmas Examiner wants you! The Ditmas Examiner is a program for high school students who want to cover their community, learn...
Fiction of the 21st Century Book Club
Adults adult learning book club
Join the book club as they discuss The Topeka School by Ben Lerner.
Wed, Jan 29 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Central Library, Info Commons, Room 4
Story Play
Wed, Jan 29 10:30 am to 11:00 am Cortelyou Library
Birth to Five Years first five years story play storytime
Join us for storytime! Enjoy books, songs and playtime.
For ages 0-5.
Wed, Jan 29 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Kensington Library
Do you have a specific question about how to use computers or find your way around the Internet? No time to attend a formal class? Join our ask a tech program for personalized assistance.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and play.
Crochet Circle
Wed, Jan 29 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Cortelyou Library
Adults arts and crafts fiber arts knitting and crocheting
Get hooked at Cortelyou!
Come learn the new, valuable skill of crochet. All levels of experience are welcome to join, from beginners to those with years of experience. Please bring your own hook and yarn (these items may be found at any...
Spanish Conversation Group Beginners
Improve your Spanish in an informal and fun setting
The class is free.
The class will start at 3.30 PM and ends 4.45 PM
Wed, Jan 29 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Kensington Library
Teens techknowledge teen tech time
Do you want to explore new and old games? No time to make new friends? Join us at our Teen Tech Time program where you can play various games in a friendly competitive environment, or just hang out.
Kids after school homework help
We can help you with your homework. No question is too big or small!
Spanish Conversation Group Intermediate/Advanced
The class is free
The class will start at 5:00 PM and ends 6:15 PM
French Conversation Group - Advanced


text:
Following in his grandfather's footsteps as a Belgian couturier, Dries Van Noten graduated from The Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Alongside five classmates, he showed his first pieces in London, where they acquired the nickname of "The Antwerp Six".
Dries launched his own line in 1986. His industry revered collections embody an avant-garde yet classic aesthetic with rich colors and textures. The independent brand celebrated it's 100th fashion show in 2017.
1986 Belgium Dries VAN NOTEN
Dries Van Noten Globe Cargo Pocket Vest
Dries Van Noten Volker Leopard Print Bomber Jacket

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Night Sports Fishing Running Cycling Party Concert Event etc.
18297. 2 x aaa batteries (not include). Lâmpada ciclismo. Stretch zoom. Bicycle safety display light. Hld-206. Blendx. Batterie. Not suitable for cycling. Super moto levou. Ce&cff. Battery. Longueur: Material of bike light: Zh00600-1.
Light size: O alumínio conduziu a lâmpada. Bedding: Red,blue,green,orange,white. Bike accessories,bicycle light,bicycle accessories,luces led bicicleta. 2 aa batteries(not included in package). Lanterna polícia. Material of shell: Yp0701137. Bike warning taillight. Luz conduzida da bicicleta conjunto. Sky wolf eyeLuzes de freio da bicicleta de segurança. Bc200 sistema de segurança.
Charge: : Original. Luzes led para rodas de bicicletas. Emitter type: Wholesale bicicleta compras. : 3.6cm. 3 modes and zoom in and zoom out. Luzes led para a roda de bicicleta. Luz clipe. Light bike. Work time: A390e usb. 9600mah battery pack.


Welcome To The Hidden Homestead!
For a beautiful wedding venue, come to The Hidden Homestead and experience the wonder of our exquisite grounds and barn. Contact us for information about our wedding packages and services that we offer! You have your pick between four different venues, some of them lakeside, with amazing wedding photography opportunities.
We have beautiful grounds to host your special occasion from weddings to bridal showers and more!
Experience the barn that we built for weddings, anniversaries, and all of your other special occasions!
Our picturesque landscape will ensure beautiful wedding photography that will capture the hearts of guests.
We offer photography, catering, DJ service and hair and make-up. Thank you so much for your interest and I hope we get to meet in the future.
Our latest addition to The Hidden Homestead. A beautiful back courtyard with huge fire pit.
Take a look at the land that inspired me to create the Wooded Wedding!
My concrete expert, Rick Hughes, poured this for me to create the glow in the dark effects!
See What Else We Offer!
We have accommodations for indoor and outdoor weddings. Click the button below to learn about our four different wedding venues!
I have some packages that include both the venue and photography if you are in need of both. Contact me today for pricing and package options!
Take a look at our wedding galleries to get a clear picture of what to expect when you book your special event at our wedding venue!


The hotel offers free high-speed, wireless Internet access, Non-smoking rooms, Laundry and dry cleaning service. A Car park, hotel safe deposit box (managed by the front office), safe deposit box in every guest room Childcare babysitting service (upon request), transfer to airport (upon request), an indoor swimming pool are also available. Also Botanica Spa & Wellness, virtual concierge and room service.
Located in the heart of old city Istanbul and the hub of the culture and arts district. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Pera is strategically situated in the Golden Horn's Taksim district, the centre for culture and the arts, dining and nightlife in Istanbul. From historic to modern attractions, Istanbul offers an array of important and exotic sites, including the Dolmabahçe Palace, CNR Expo and the historic old city Istanbul district, home of such wonders as the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Galata Bridge and Tower, as well as the Istanbul Modern Museum. Sishane Metro Station - walking distance / Taksim Square - 1,5 km.
Standard Rooms offer guests comfort and convenience with amenities such as Free high-speed, wireless Internet access, bottled water, and coffee and tea provisions, as well as complimentary access to the Botanica Spa & Wellness Centre.
Galata Bridge - 1.5 km. Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre - 3 km. Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICEC) - 4 km. Haliç Congress Centre - 6 km. CNR Expo - 19 km. Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Centre - 37 km. Grand Cevahir Shopping Mall -6 km. Kanyon Shopping Mall - 10 km. Akmerkez Shopping Mall 11 km. Istinye Park Shopping Mall - 17 km. Galata Tower - 650 m. New Mosque (Yeni Cami) - 1.7 km. Sultanahmet (Old Istanbul) District - 3.5 km. Topkapi Palace – 3.5 km. Hagia Sophia Museum – 3.5 km.


806 Four Hills Road SE, Albuquerque, NM.| MLS# 929171 | Albuquerque Real Estate Company Specializing in Residential Home Sales & Buyers Representation, Commercial Sales or Acquisition, and Commercial Property Management. Call Real Estate incorporated (505) 433-3100 for all your Real Estate needs!
DIRECTIONS: Heading Eastbound On I-40 Exit Tramway Blvd And Turn Right, Continue On Tramway Blvd To Four Hills Rd (Stop Sign) And Turn Right, Heading Into The Four Hills Community, Home Will Be On Your Left On The Corner Of Warm Sands & Four Hills Dr.


maxwell's current mood: THE BATMAN.
it's safe to say max has a thing for the batman. and not just batman, but the batman.
he only wants to watch all things the batman. that means the old series, the batman lego cartoon, and the newish stuff (that we had to cut him off from... way too violent for this impressionable kid). he has claimed my only adult toy, a stuffed batman ugly doll that my uncle rick bought me one comic con years ago, and also asks that i draw the batman repeatedly for him.
not terrible right? and with the practice i'm getting? shoot. just you wait. fun fact, i've always wanted to study line drawing. so perhaps stick figure batman is my gateway. here's hoping.
and while this is just the phase happening now, and i know it can end any day at the drop of a hat (last month it was light sabers and really that one will always be there if he's anything like his daddy), it's been his coolest obsession yet. he likes to pretend he is a bat by opening his cardigan or hoodie and staring at his shadow, that now has WINGS! like a bat, or the batman. it is seriously so fun to watch. he climbs on things and jumps using his manipulated knitwear to FLY, even just for a millisecond.
the other day max found something even more satisfying than his own shadow, his own reflection. he wasted no time spreading his wings and watched as he mimicked his favorite super hero. so i had to humor him, right? i said to my little batman, "hey max, are you the batman?"
to which he said, "NO! NO MAMA. I AM NOT THE BATMAN. I AM THE MAXMAN!"
so as you can see, my maxman is pretty happy with himself. and i could not be more proud. now let's see what he does once summer finally shows up and sweater weather is on hiatus.


DigiTechkorner is a well known Digital Marketing community. Here is the off page sites list follow and improve your sites position in the SERP. We provide useful SEO techniques to improve your search result.
"Free High PR Ping submission Sites List"
"Top Free Business Listing Sites for US"
"Top High PR Social Bookmarking Sites List"
"Top Free Web 2.0 Sites List"
"Top Free PDF Submission Sites List"
"Top Free PPT Submission Sites List"
"Top Free Question & Answer Sites List for SEO"
"Top Free Photo Hosting Sites for Sharing Images"
"Top Free Business Listing Sites in Australia"
"Top Free Search Engine Submission Sites List"


text:
"""Support for Ecobee sensors."""
from __future__ import annotations

from pyecobee.const import ECOBEE_STATE_CALIBRATING, ECOBEE_STATE_UNKNOWN

from homeassistant.components.sensor import (
    STATE_CLASS_MEASUREMENT,
    SensorEntity,
    SensorEntityDescription,
)
from homeassistant.const import (
    DEVICE_CLASS_HUMIDITY,
    DEVICE_CLASS_TEMPERATURE,
    PERCENTAGE,
    TEMP_FAHRENHEIT,
)

from .const import DOMAIN, ECOBEE_MODEL_TO_NAME, MANUFACTURER

SENSOR_TYPES: tuple[SensorEntityDescription, ...] = (
    SensorEntityDescription(
        key="temperature",
        name="Temperature",
        native_unit_of_measurement=TEMP_FAHRENHEIT,
        device_class=DEVICE_CLASS_TEMPERATURE,
        state_class=STATE_CLASS_MEASUREMENT,
    ),
    SensorEntityDescription(
        key="humidity",
        name="Humidity",
        native_unit_of_measurement=PERCENTAGE,
        device_class=DEVICE_CLASS_HUMIDITY,
        state_class=STATE_CLASS_MEASUREMENT,
    ),
)

async def async_setup_entry(hass, config_entry, async_add_entities):
    """Set up ecobee (temperature and humidity) sensors."""
    data = hass.data[DOMAIN]
    entities = [
        EcobeeSensor(data, sensor["name"], index, description)
        for index in range(len(data.ecobee.thermostats))
        for sensor in data.ecobee.get_remote_sensors(index)
        for item in sensor["capability"]
        for description in SENSOR_TYPES
        if description.key == item["type"]
    ]

    async_add_entities(entities, True)

class EcobeeSensor(SensorEntity):
    """Representation of an Ecobee sensor."""

    def __init__(
        self, data, sensor_name, sensor_index, description: SensorEntityDescription
    ):
        """Initialize the sensor."""
        self.entity_description = description
        self.data = data
        self.sensor_name = sensor_name
        self.index = sensor_index
        self._state = None

        self._attr_name = f"{sensor_name} {description.name}"

    @property
    def unique_id(self):
        """Return a unique identifier for this sensor."""
        for sensor in self.data.ecobee.get_remote_sensors(self.index):
            if sensor["name"] == self.sensor_name:
                if "code" in sensor:
                    return f"{sensor['code']}-{self.device_class}"
                thermostat = self.data.ecobee.get_thermostat(self.index)
                return f"{thermostat['identifier']}-{sensor['id']}-{self.device_class}"

    @property
    def device_info(self):
        """Return device information for this sensor."""
        identifier = None
        model = None
        for sensor in self.data.ecobee.get_remote_sensors(self.index):
            if sensor["name"] != self.sensor_name:
                continue
            if "code" in sensor:
                identifier = sensor["code"]
                model = "ecobee Room Sensor"
            else:
                thermostat = self.data.ecobee.get_thermostat(self.index)
                identifier = thermostat["identifier"]
                try:
                    model = (
                        f"{ECOBEE_MODEL_TO_NAME[thermostat['modelNumber']]} Thermostat"
                    )
                except KeyError:
                    # Ecobee model is not in our list
                    model = None
            break

        if identifier is not None and model is not None:
            return {
                "identifiers": {(DOMAIN, identifier)},
                "name": self.sensor_name,
                "manufacturer": MANUFACTURER,
                "model": model,
            }
        return None

    @property
    def available(self):
        """Return true if device is available."""
        thermostat = self.data.ecobee.get_thermostat(self.index)
        return thermostat["runtime"]["connected"]

    @property
    def native_value(self):
        """Return the state of the sensor."""
        if self._state in (
            ECOBEE_STATE_CALIBRATING,
            ECOBEE_STATE_UNKNOWN,
            "unknown",
        ):
            return None

        if self.entity_description.key == "temperature":
            return float(self._state) / 10

        return self._state

    async def async_update(self):
        """Get the latest state of the sensor."""
        await self.data.update()
        for sensor in self.data.ecobee.get_remote_sensors(self.index):
            if sensor["name"] != self.sensor_name:
                continue
            for item in sensor["capability"]:
                if item["type"] != self.entity_description.key:
                    continue
                self._state = item["value"]
                break

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


, we all picks the very best selections along with best image resolution simply for you, and now this photographs is one of pictures collections in your best photographs gallery about Acting Resume Template Google Docs. Lets hope you will want it.
placed through fiforlife with 2018-08-10 18:52:44. To determine almost all photographs with Acting Resume Template Google Docs photographs gallery you need to follow that hyperlink.
Do not forget to explore the next photo album, which also includes the Acting Resume Template Google Docs With Acting Resume Format Inspirational Unique Resume Templates Free image showed above. If you have any thoughts, questions or just want to say hello to other people, please do not hestitate to submit your opinion/ideas via the following comment form.


text:
Master List of ASFR: Video Games
From FembotWiki
A comprehensive list of video games containing fembots and equivalents.
Master list of ASFR | Master List of ASFR: Movies | Master List of ASFR: Television | Master List of ASFR: Music Videos | Master List of ASFR: Animation | Master List of ASFR: Independent Productions | Master List of ASFR: Video Games
Bionic Heart
Plot: The game is set in London, 2099. The earth is not what it used to be anymore. Incredible climate changes have corrupted the weather, causing a permanent rain on most of the Earth's surface. Luke Black is a 36-year-old bio-informatic engineer and he is one of the lead programmers at Nanotech, a big nanotechnology research company. But one night, his life is changed forever when he encounters Tanya, an experimental gynoid with memories of the 21st century and no idea why she would have them. Luke soon finds himself protecting Tanya from her creator, Richard, who has bribed the police into helping him search for her.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bionic_Heart
Fembot: PD-4 - A humanoid robot developed by Mikado for combat situations, using illegal bionoid technology. Because they are prototypes, there are very few operational units.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bouncer
Cradle is a sci-fi first-person-view quest designed for the player to explore the surrounding world. The story is built around the relations of the protagonist and a mechanical girl who by quirk of fate found themselves amidst the desert.
Tropes: Malfunction, Robotic voice, Access panel, Disassembly, Assembly, Repair, Shutdown, Activation
Synopsis: Built from a tech demo released in 2012, this PS4 exclusive features a version of Detroit that has lifelike androids in it.
Marionette Company
Mass Effect series
Fembots involved:
Dr. Eva Coré
Alliance Infiltration Unit (multiplayer only)
Mass Effect 3 on Wikipedia
EDI on the Mass Effect Wiki
Eva Coré on the Mass Effect Wiki
Alliance Infiltration Unit on the Mass Effect Wiki
Meko Project II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtakOsHZPDE
N.U.D.E.@ Natural Ultimate Digital Experiment
[[N.U.D.E. vidcaps|Images]
N.U.D.E.@ Natural Ultimate Digital Experiment on Wikipedia
Queen's Blade Online
Scrapland
Soul Calibur series
Soul Calibur IV
Tekken vidcaps
Fembot: Alisa Bosconovitch - a character that first appeared in the arcade game Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion and its console port Tekken 6. She is an android created by Doctor Bosconovitch able to sprout wing-like jets from her back allowing her to briefly fly at great speed during fights, sprout chainsaws from her arms (this is one of her stances, "Destroy Form"), and remove her head during moves such as one of her grapples, "Head Explosion". She has pink hair and green eyes.
Tropes: Disassembly, Damage
Synopsis: The game follows Shulk and his band of friends as they search for answers about the mysterious "Monado" sword and defend their homeland from violent robotic creatures known as the Mechon.
Tropes: The Mechon transform the Homms into cyborgs, Cyborg, Robotic appearance
Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U)
Synopsis: The game begins in the year 2054, as two alien races engage in battle near Earth, causing significant collateral damage to the planet.[2] With governments sensing Earth's obliteration, humanity is forced to evacuate in enormous interstellar ark ships, one from every major city on the planet, though only the American Los Angeles evacuee ship, the White Whale, and a small handful more, manage to escape before the planet is destroyed. The story picks up two years later as the White Whale is found and attacked by the Ganglion, one of the alien races responsible for Earth's destruction, causing the ship to crash land upon the planet Mira. From there, the passengers attempt to establish their new home of "New Los Angeles" and coexist with the planet's native races while still being hunted by the Ganglion. The player serves as a member of the BLADE task force, tasked with exploring Mira, finding stasis pods containing White Whale passengers that were ejected in the crash, and protecting New L.A. from threats.[3]
Tropes: At the end of Chapter five, the main character's left arm is torn off after they leap to the rescue of another character. Damage, Repair
Synopsis: The Xenosaga series begins in the year T.C. 4767. Earth is seemingly gone; it has been erased from starmaps and renamed "Lost Jerusalem" while mankind exists on distant planets and artificial colonies. The capital of all known space is Fifth Jerusalem, where the Galaxy Federation keeps watch over mankind. The Xenosaga universe is not divided into galaxies and solar systems, but rather is divided into UMN columns. Although initially host to humans, science and the paranormal have given birth to several quasi-lifeforms, including androids, cyborgs, Gnosis, Realians, and U.R.T.V.
Fembot: KOS-MOS - Stands for Kosmos Obey Strategical Multiple Operation System. She is an android developed for the sole purpose of defeating Gnosis enemies.
Tropes: Robotic appearance, Malfunction, Access panel, Damage
Retrieved from "https://www.fembotwiki.com/index.php?title=Master_List_of_ASFR:_Video_Games&oldid=105142"
Master list of ASFR
Manbot Gallery
Article Drive
Fembot Central
Fembot Labs on Discord
About FembotWiki


text:
Notice about Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! (Asian Japanese Version) Premiums
"Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin!" that will be released on 22nd February is the latest historical spin-off title from the popular story-driven action-adventure series "Ryu ga Gotoku" (Yakuza). The setting has been moved from modern Japan to the late Tokugawa Shogunate period. The main character Kazuma Kiryu, the famous Yakuza, has also become Ryoma Sakamoto, a political activist in the Meiji Restoration period and the Shinsengumi samurai Hajime Saito at the same time. Other well-known characters of the series will also return.
Customers who pre-order the Asian Japanese Version will receive the following initial premiums:
"Ryu ga Gotoku: Ishin! Full Chinese Scenario Book"*
A full-colour book with more than 200 pages of Chinese scenario. A Chinese instruction booklet will also be included.
"'Ryu ga Gotoku' Best Soundtrack CD"
2 BGMs are selected from each title within "Ryu ga Gotoku 1~5" and songs by main characters are included.
"Digest Narration Voice" Add-on
It allows players to change the narration voice of digest video to any characters voice available.
Notice: The add-on voucher code included in the CD package is for use in Japan only. For Hong Kong customers, please use the code printed on the back of the Chinese booklet.
For more details of the game, please visit the official website: http://ryu-ga-gotoku.com/ishin/


text:
Thoughts for the Feast of the Visitation from Fr Willie Doyle
May 31, 2013 PK Gospel, Mary, Saints, Virtues
To Mary's feet in heaven today the angels come in never-ending stream to lay before her the offerings of her loving earthly children. To their Queen they bear fair wreaths of lovely roses. In many a lonely cottage or amid the bustle of the great city have these crowns been formed. Little ones and old folk, the pious nun and holy priest, the sinner too and many a wandering soul, have added to the glory of the Queen of Heaven; and from every corner of this earth to-day has risen the joyous praise of her who is Queen of the Holy Rosary. On earth she was the lowly handmaid of the Lord, and now all generations proclaim the greatness of her name.
COMMENT: Today is the feast of the Visitation in which we commemorate the visit of Mary to Elizabeth. In this scene we find Mary being an instrument of grace, bringing Jesus to Elizabeth and the unborn John the Baptist. We see Mary's humility and concern for others in her travel in "haste" to assist Elizabeth. And it is from today's feast that we derive some of the most beautiful Marian prayers.
Fr Doyle tells us that from all around the world prayers rise to Mary in her honour. There is a beautiful tradition in Rome – the Pope leads a rosary procession around the Vatican Gardens with members of the public on the evening of this feast every year.
We shall conclude today with these words from St Bernard, Doctor of the Church.
O Mary, how great is your humility when you hasten to serve others. If it is true that he who humbles himself will be exalted, who will be more exalted than you who have humbled yourself so much?
When Elizabeth caught sight of you she was astonished and exclaimed: "Whence is this to me that the Mother of my Lord should come to me?" But I am still more astonished to see that you, as well as your Son, came not to be served, but to serve…
Humility did not make you fainthearted, magnanimity did not make you proud, but these two virtues were perfectly combined in you! O Mary, you cannot give me a share in your great privileges as Mother of God; these belong to you alone! But you want me to share in your virtues, giving me examples of them in yourself. If, then, sincere humility, magnanimous faith, and delicate sympathetic charity are lacking in me, how can I excuse myself? O Mary, O Mother of mercy, you who are full of grace, nourish us, your poor little ones, with your virtues!
Thoughts for May 30 from Fr Willie Doyle
May 30, 2013 PK Prayer, Saints
We must be intellectually pious, that is, our piety should rest on the bedrock of principle, and not on mood, on sentiment, on spiritual consolation.
COMMENT: In the Gospel of St Matthew Jesus tells us that it is an unfaithful and wicked generation that looks for a sign. But despite this, how many of us continue along this path, seeking consolations and signs in all sorts of ways? There are those who are overly fascinated with apparitions and with miracles and signs and wonders and with the mystical gifts of saints rather than with their witness of heroic virtue. These things are not bad in themselves, but they can be a distraction, for they do not touch upon the truly essential thing. Our task is to love God simply because he is God.
It is true that God may for a time give some people special consolations and gifts. However, it is more likely that we will face many periods of dryness and spiritual aridity. Many of the saints experienced long periods of spiritual darkness, but they persevered because they loved Jesus. They were not mercenaries…
St Josemaria Escriva has expressed the attitude we should adopt very succinctly:
When you go to pray, let this be a firm resolution: Don't prolong your prayer because you find consolation in it or shorten it because you feel dry.
St Josemaria Escriva
Thoughts for Memorial Day
May 27, 2013 PK WWI
A certain Roman Catholic chaplain…lies in a soldier's grave in that sinister plain beyond Ypres. He went forward and back over the battle field with bullets whining about him, seeking out the dying and kneeling in the mud beside them to give them Absolution, walking with death with a smile on his face, watched by his men with reverence and a kind of awe until a shell burst near him and he was killed. His familiar figure was seen and welcomed by hundreds of Irishmen who lay in that bloody place. Each time he came back across the field he was begged to remain in comparative safety. Smilingly he shook his head and went again into the storm. He had been with his boys at Ginchy and through other times of stress, and he would not desert them in their agony. They remember him as a saint. they speak his name with tears.
COMMENT: The above quote does not come from Fr Doyle today, but from Percival Phillips, a war correspondent who published the above tribute to Fr Doyle in the Daily Express on 22 August 1917, less than a week after Fr Doyle's death.
Today is Memorial Day in the United States and I have chosen the above quote, which refers to Fr Doyle's war exploits, specifically for any American visitors today – many of the readers of this site are based in the US. Fr Doyle, while obviously not American, is one in a long line of saintly military chaplains who laid down his life in service of others, and he is very much in the mode of Fr Vincent Capodanno and Fr Emil Kapaun who will probably be well known to American visitors. The short YouTube video below gives some small insight into the life and spirit of Fr Doyle.
Thoughts for May 26 (St Philip Neri) from Fr Willie Doyle
May 26, 2013 May 25, 2013 PK Ireland, Saints, WWI
Dear Sir — One is often struck, on glancing over the papers, at the numerous appeals made to provide 'comforts for our troops,' but no one ever seems to think that the souls of those who have fallen in battle may possibly be in need of much greater comfort than the bodies of their comrades who survive .
With all the spiritual help now at their disposal, even in the very firing line, we may be fairly confident that few, if any, of our Catholic men are unprepared to meet Almighty God. That does not mean they are fit for Heaven. God's justice must be fully satisfied, and the debt of forgiven sin fully atoned for in Purgatory. Hence I venture to appeal to the great charity of your readers to provide 'comforts for our dead soldiers' by having Masses offered for their souls. Remembrance of our dead and gratitude are virtues dear to every Irish heart. Our brave lads have suffered and fought and died for us. They have nobly given their lives for God and country. It is now our turn to make some slight sacrifice, so that they may soon enter into the joy of eternal rest. — Very faithfully yours, NEMO.
COMMENT: This letter appeared in the Irish Catholic on this day in 1917. The author was, of course, Fr Doyle himself, who, due to his characteristic humility, wished to disguise his identity and write under a pseudonym.
Was there any limit to his care for the soldiers? He looked after their physical needs, he shared his meagre food with them, he gave up all comfort and even life itself in order to bring the sacraments to them. And here, in the midst of all his other activities, he found time to write a letter back home to encourage Masses for the dead. What a simple, yet loving, act this was. He was willing to sacrifice his time to provide aid for the souls of Irish soldiers in purgatory.
Perhaps we can examine our conscience on this issue today. Do we pray for the dead? Do we remember our deceased loved ones? Do we take time out of our busy lives to write letters or emails to those who would appreciate it? Do we write letters to newspapers to defend the Church in the midst of the persecutions she faces in these times? If Fr Doyle, facing death every day, found time to do this, do we have any real excuse?
Today is also the feast of St Philip Neri, who died in 1595 (we do not celebrate the feast liturgically as it falls on a Sunday). St Philip is one of those remarkable, lovable saints. There are many aspects of St Philip's life that are similar to that of Fr Doyle's. Both were renowned for their cheerfulness and love of practical jokes; both had a very affectionate and passionate love for Christ which revealed itself with the tenderness with which they greeted religious items and statues; both longed to go on the missions but could not – St Philip understood that Rome was to be his Indies. Both were devoted to the ministry of the Confessional. In fact, St Philip was one of the truly great confessors who was given the mystical gift of reading souls. In relation to today's quote from Fr Doyle about the souls in Purgatory, we can recall that St Philip was always concerned about these departed souls, and when he approached death he begged those whose confessions he heard to say a rosary for his own soul after death. St Philip is one of those very lovable saints who is perhaps not as widely known today as he should be, especially in English speaking countries.
Remarkably, St Philip also has a military connection – he is the patron saint of the US Special Forces, a remarkable fact about an Italian saint who died over 400 years ago and never had any connection with the military during his earthly life.
May 25, 2013 May 24, 2013 PK WWI
Fr Doyle wrote these words in late May 1917, and they recount some of the events he experienced in the war around this time. Once again, his love for the soldiers, his care for both their spiritual and human needs and his basic good humour shine through.
The enemy for once did me a good turn. I had arranged to hear the men's confessions shortly before he opened fire, and a couple of well directed shells helped my work immensely by putting the fear of God into the hearts of a few careless boys who might not have troubled about coming near me otherwise. I wonder were the Sacraments ever administered under stranger circumstances? Picture my little dug-out (none too big at any time) packed with men who had dashed in for shelter from the splinters and shrapnel coming down like hail. In one corner is kneeling a poor fellow recently joined — who has not 'knelt to the priest' as the men quaintly say, for many a day — trying to make his Confession. I make short work of that, for a shower of clay and stones falling at the door is a gentle hint that the 'crumps' are getting uncomfortably near, and I want to give him Absolution in case an unwelcome visitor should walk in. Then, while the ground outside rocks and seems to split with the crash of the shells, I give them all Holy Communion, say a short prayer, and perform the wonderful feat of packing a few more men into our sardine tin of a house.
As soon as I got the chance, I slipped round to see how many casualties there were, for I thought not a mouse could survive the bombardment. Thank God, no one was killed or even badly hit, and the firing having ceased, we could breathe again. I was walking up the trench from the dressing station when I suddenly heard the scream of another shell. … It was then I realized my good fortune. There are two ways to my dug-out, and naturally I choose the shorter. This time, without any special reason, I went by the longer way; and it was well I did, for the shell pitched in the other trench, and probably would have caught me nicely as I went by. But instead of that it wreaked its vengeance on my unfortunate orderly, who was close by in his dug-out, sending him spinning on his head but other wise not injuring him I found another string of men awaiting my return in order to get Confession and Holy Communion. In fact I had quite a busy evening, thanks once more to Fritz's High Explosive, which has a wonderful persuasive effect of its own. I am wondering how many pounds of high explosive I shall require when giving my next retreat!
May 24, 2013 May 23, 2013 PK Virtues, WWI
One German prisoner, badly wounded in the leg, was brought in. He knew only a few words of English, but spoke French fluently. I try to do all I can for the unfortunate prisoners, as sometimes not much sympathy is shown them, and they have evidently been drilled into believing that we promptly roast and eat them alive. I gave him a drink, made him as comfortable as possible, and then seeing a rosary in his pocket, asked him was he a Catholic. 'I am a Catholic priest,' I said, 'and you need not have any fear'.
'Ah', he replied, 'you are a true priest'. He gave me his home address in Germany, and asked me to write to his parents. 'Poor father and mother will be uneasy,' he said, as his eyes filled with tears. 'O my God, how I am suffering, but I offer it all up to You'. I hope to get a letter through by means of the Swiss Red Cross, which will be a comfort to his anxious parents, who seem good pious souls.
COMMENT: This incident occurred on this day in 1917. It demonstrates Fr Doyle's kindness to everyone he met, even to one who was probably firing shells at him just a few days previously. There are many other recorded instances of Fr Doyle's kindness to German prisoners. He fed them, tended to their wounds, found them something to eat or drink.
In this way he reflected his Master who told us to love our enemies and that whatever we do for others should be considered as done to Christ also.
The following quote from one of Fr Doyle's letters recounts some of his war time adventures on 23 May 1917. What shines out for us on this occasion is Fr Doyle's naturalness, his dedication to providing the sacraments to the soldiers and, as always, his calm courage – I'm not sure that many of us would sum up these events by saying "there was really little danger"…
What is I had been along the front line as usual to give the men a General Absolution which they are almost as anxious to receive for the comfort it will be for their friends at home, should they fall, as for themselves. I was coming down to the advanced dressing station, when I learned that a small party had 'gone over the top' on our right, though I had been told the raid was only from the left. When I got to the spot I found they had all gone and were lying well out in No Man's Land. It was a case of Mahomet and the mountain once more. The poor 'mountain' could not come back, though they were just longing to, but the prophet could go out, could he not? So Mahomet rolled over the top of the sandbags into a friendly shell hole, and started to crawl on his hands and knees and stomach towards the German trenches. Mahomet, being only a prophet, was allowed to use bad language, of which privilege he availed himself, so report goes, to the full, for the ground was covered with bits of broken barbed wire, shell splinters, nettles, etc., etc., and the poor prophet on his penitential pilgrimage left behind him much honest sweat and not a few drops of blood.
That was a strange scene! A group of men lying on their faces, waiting for certain death to come to some of them, whispering a fervent act of contrition, and God's priest, feeling mighty uncomfortable and wishing he were safely in bed a thousand miles away, raising his hand in Absolution over the prostrate figures. One boy, some little distance off, thinking the Absolution had not reached him, knelt bolt upright, and made an act of contrition you could have heard in Berlin, nearly giving the whole show away and drawing the enemy's fire.
There was really little danger, as shell holes were plentiful, but not a little consolation when I buried the dead next day to think that none of them had died without Absolution. I was more afraid getting back into our own trenches; for sentries, seeing a man coming from the direction of No Man's Land, do not bother much about asking questions and object to nocturnal visitors.
Reminder: A lady from Dalkey approached me at the end of my talk in Glasthule on Monday evening and told me that she had some information for me. I would be very grateful if she could email me at frwilliedoyle@gmail.com
Thoughts for the Feast of St Rita of Cascia from Fr Willie Doyle
May 22, 2013 PK Saints, Self-conquest, Virtues
Are you not foolish in wishing to be free from these attacks of impatience, etc.? I know how violent they can be, since they sweep down on me at all hours without any provocation. You forget the many victories they furnish you with.
COMMENT: Each one of us has our own temperament. Some are timid and quiet. Some are very goal-oriented and work hard. Others are easily excited. Fr Doyle probably fell into this last category – he had a very fiery temperament. This manifested itself in his generous apostolic zeal, his appetite for mortifications and his competitiveness on the sports field. Yet throughout his life we see many examples of how he won "victories" against his natural impatience. One example will suffice – in his last few months, while he was a chaplain in the war, he had many opportunities to lose his temper with the circumstances and people around him. It seems that he rarely did. In fact, he even wanted those around him to treat him like a slave – he wanted to be subject to them and to be mistreated by them in order to learn more patience and humility. For example, Fr Doyle wrote the following in his diary in October 1916:
Lately the desire to be trampled on and become the slave of everybody has grown very strong. I have resolved to make myself secretly the slave of my servant and, as far as I can, to submit to his will e.g. to wait til he comes to serve my Mass and not to send for him, never to complain of anything he does, to take my meals in the way he chooses to cook them and at the hours he suggests, to let him arrange my things as he thinks fit, in a word, humbly to let him trample on me as I deserve.
While this practice clearly shows a high degree of detachment, it is probably not advisable for all of us. But that does not mean that it was not desirable for Fr Doyle or for those others who were renowned for their high degree of holiness and who also followed this practice (for example, the Spanish noblewoman Luisa Carvajal). Clearly, in adopting this practice, Fr Doyle was simply following the Jesuit ideal of going on the offensive to overcome our weaknesses and vices; in this case Fr Doyle's desire to have things his way. While we may not go so far as to make ourselves the slave of others, it is clear that our homes and our societies would be healthier places if we were all more patient and insisted on our own way less frequently.
Today is the feast of St Rita of Cascia. She is known as the saint of the impossible due to the efficacy of her prayers. But perhaps she could also be known as a saint who personified the virtue of patience. She spent 18 years married to an abusive, violent and unfaithful husband. However, her patience and love finally converted him near the end of his life. After her husband was murdered by some of his many enemies, she successfully prevented her sons from taking revenge, and she entered an Augustinian convent where she spent the last 40 years of her life.
We may not be called to act like the slave of others like Fr Doyle, or to put up with an abusive marriage like St Rita. But we are all called to live the virtue of patience in the concrete circumstances of our own lives. Who can doubt that the world would be a better place if we were all a little more patient with each other.
One final thought today – St Rita is an extremely popular saint but she was only beatified 170 years after her death and canonised 443 years after her death. Not all of the great saints are recognised immediately after death.
St Rita of Cascia
A very successful talk in Dublin this evening
May 21, 2013 PK Ireland
I was very gratified at the large and enthusiastic turnout for the talk this evening in the Presentation Brothers monastery in Glasthule. It was especially pleasant to meet some readers and email correspondents in real life for the first time.
I made a recording of the talk – I haven't checked the quality, but hopefully it worked. If it did, I will upload it on the site for those who have emailed me from other countries requesting it.
A lady approached me at the end of the talk and said that she wanted to speak with me. I would be grateful if she could leave a comment below or else email me at the following address: frwilliedoyle@gmail.com
May 20, 2013 PK Ireland, Jesuit, Life
I did not write because I had nothing but disappointment, opposition, cold shower-baths and crosses to chronicle…Your news about the success in England is glorious, and yet I am assured that mine will come in Dublin if ever a house is opened. … I am confident the real difficulty will be to keep the men out. I never realised till I got on the mission staff the immense amount of faith and love for holy things there is everywhere still in Ireland. … It has been a four years' Calvary, but yesterday the Resurrection, I hope, began, for I heard that Rathfarnham Castle with 53 acres has been purchased at last, and I have the Provincial's promise (when that took place) to allow me to make a start in the stables. Ye Gods ! Fancy the mighty Doyle preaching in a stable! Very like the Master is it not ?'
COMMENT: Fr Doyle wrote these words 100 years ago today, on May 20 1913, in a letter to Fr Charles Plater SJ. Fr Plater had founded a retreat house for working men, and Fr Doyle was a supporter of this initiative, and expended much energy in his attempts to establish a similar house for workers in Ireland. He traveled around Europe researching the idea and wrote a booklet on the issue. Fr Doyle saw such retreats as an essential outreach to lay people and to ordinary workers in general at a time when worker's rights were a burning issue of the day – the Dublin Lockout also occurred in late 1913, and the rights of labour were central to the political and philosophical debates of the day.
Fr Doyle did not live to see his cherished workers retreat, but eventually a house for this purpose was built in Rathfarnham after Fr Doyle's death. The present day Lay Retreat Association of St Ignatius owes its origins to Fr Doyle's initiative to organise retreats for workers 100 years ago.
Fr Charles Plater SJ


As a parent I felt allow not knowing how to help my child. These Do's and Don'ts helped.
If you have noticed a pattern of behavior in a young person that is consistent with some of the risk factors and warning signs described in subsequent sections, it is time to take action.
Though you may be shocked and overwhelmed, it is important to try to stay relaxed. By remaining calm, you are creating a comfortable atmosphere for the person who is suicidal to open up to you and reach out for your help. Do not give up hope or begin to panic. If an individual is opening up to you, he or she must trust you and feel comfortable with you. Do not doubt yourself in the situation. It is important that the child have someone with them, so be sure to not leave him or her alone. Remember, what your child really needs right now is a parent.
You can also contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK.
When They Try to Box You Out 📦❌Kick The Door In😈@finesselifeclo .
@urbanentityclothing always fun printing your orders. Came out great. 🔥. Be sure to check out their page. #authenticimprints #supportsmallbusiness #supportsmallbrands #california #sj #bayarea #screenprinting #buildyourbrand #entrepreneur #fashion #clothing #clothingline #localartists #graphicdesign #follow #like #share .
*⛰OPEN PRE ORDER DINO AND UHUI T- SHIRT KKN ARJUNA 2019⛰* Hello Fellas!
🔴 PENGEN LIAT Katalog kita??
💫NEW SHOP OPENNING AT SOS SIAM SOI. 2.
Clearly obsessed with this look!! 😌.
Shop fun, chic, western semi casuals and formals by @neonflamingoclothing on discount at The Sale Pop Up on 27th April!
This is a merch design I created for the fellas over at the @tinfoilhatpod.
Amaaaaazing shoot today for @perrywhite.la #clothing . I was walking through #downtown #la with our clothes on just thinking about when I first moved here. How terrified I was. Having no clue of what the next move was. I met Perry White doing a #fashionshow a year ago for him. He hit me up this week to set up a shoot. Did a fitting the other day. Had one of the best shoots I've ever experienced. I love doing on the fly outside shoots in crowded locations. Mad props to #creative #director and pro reflectoror @andrewnoahh . Huge thanks to Nikki for being dope and #rocking with me, my girl Gabby for her amazing #HMU job making my face prettified and her #bf jonathan with the dope connects. Best luck on your selftape bro. Hit up @selftapeswithharry and we'll get you booked. Can't leave out our boy Rex. Best model dog ever 😆😆 you'll see him in the up and coming stills.
ZMi is looking to start putting some hats up for sale pretty soon! Here are some of the designs we're thinking about. Let us know what you think!
♥ HÀNG CÓ SẴN, không cần order.
♥ Cam kết chỉ bán hàng chuẩn đẹp.
🎁 Shop có bán sỉ chiết khấu cao, Khách sỉ inbox Page, Zalo.
🛒 Liên hệ ngay với chúng tôi để đặt mua hàng bằng cách COMMENT vào bài viết, INBOX trực tiếp qua tin nhắn, hoặc điện thoại trực tiếp đặt hàng.
Graphics on flyers, cards, posters, banners, magnets, and Stuff. .
Great day for the Cronulla Easter show!!
Rockin the "Hyphy Originals" Tee... Thank you for the support!!
So many thoughts I just can't say.


The Avid Certified Support Representative: Pro Tools certification is designed for individuals working to install, configure and support Avid Pro Tools systems. Whether you're looking to be certified yourself, or certify your employees, the ACSR: Pro Tools certification is recognized worldwide by top music and post-production studios, as well as broadcast facilities, and serves as a validation of an individual's skills and expertise with industry-standard Pro Tools.
The ACSR: Pro Tools certification validates you have the technical and operational skills needed to install, manage, support, and troubleshoot Avid Pro Tools systems regardless of platform or complexity of the rig. As an ACSR, you become the front line of defense, tasked with keeping everything running smoothly. If you need backup support, your ACSR status gains you access to Avid's senior support team and will connect you to the worldwide community of Avid Certified Support Representatives.
Achieving certification as an ACSR: Pro Tools puts you on the path towards ACSR: Elite status. The next certification on that path is ACSR: ISIS or ACSR: Avid NEXIS, as illustrated above. Alternatively you can look to become an ACSR: Media Composer before progressing on towards ACSR: Elite status.
What do I have to do to be certified?
Certification is granted solely based on passing the ACSR: Pro Tools certification exam. Course attendance is optional, though highly recommended.
Pro Tools Fundamentals is a foundational course covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final. The class is available worldwide through Avid Learning Partners, and the eBook is available in the Avid Online Store for those who prefer self-study.
ACSR Avid Pro Tools System Support (PT400) is a blended class, where candidates complete the equivalent of three days of content online as self-study prior to attending three days of hands-on training in the classroom. In the classroom workshop they will setup, install, and configure the components of the Pro Tools systems and test typical troubleshooting workflows.
Is there any information about what is covered on the exam?
A certification exam study guide is available for every ACSR exam. For more information on what's covered on the exam and to help you assess your own readiness to sit the exam, please download the ACSR: Pro Tools Exam Study Guide.
The exam is offered at selected Avid offices and Avid Learning Partners. Contact your local Avid Education team for details on exam locations and schedules.
All prices, including the cost of the exam and the recommended courses, are set according to currency values in specific countries and regions. Contact your local Avid Education team for details.
What do I have to do to maintain certification?
Once you have made the investment to become an ACSR, maintaining your Avid Certification enables you to show your skills and capabilities are current, and provides you with access to the wealth of premium level technical content made available to ACSR's. You'll also be able to participate and benefit from interaction with peers within the global ACSR community. Recertification does not mandate training attendance, but Avid's blend of classroom and online recertification training make it easier and faster to maintain your ACSR status. Contact your local Avid Education for the latest details.


What do you use for your work, do you have favorite software? I love Blender for 3D art and it seems a majority of artists use Photoshop, what do you use?
Most of my work is created in Photoshop. I use Zbrush a lot, as well as Keyshot for rendering.
I see that more and more artist are trying to get away from the Adobe "Creative Cloud", I am playing with the idea changing to ClipStudio, have you tried different applications?
I've used lots of programs in the past, but I've always come back to these. I don't mind paying for Photoshop monthly as you get constant updates. I've tried Painter in the past, but I found it quite cumbersome, especially when client work requires a streamlined workflow.
If you use 3d models in your art. what do you use to create them?
I use a mixture of Zbrush and 3D Coat. I create the bases for the ships, then apply a lot of paint over the top. This stops them looking too 'CG' and allows me to have my own style.
What is your process from the time a client contacts you, until completion?
I normally receive a brief from the client first. From this point, I paint a rough for the cover. After any feedback, I begin to detail the cover. I'm constantly sending progress shots to the client throughout the process, allowing changes and feedback after the rough stage. When the client and I are happy with the finished artwork, I work on the text if it's needed. I have a background in graphic design, so I feel my skills allow me to compliment my own artwork well.
When I looked at covers for my flagship Free Trader series, I researched the bestsellers in the genre. Most sported Tom's covers. I was elated when he agreed to do the first three in that series, and then he did six more for that nine-book story arc. I've also picked up a bunch of Tom's pre-made covers and I'm still first in line when new work appears. All potential readers see your cover first. Make it the best you can. Tom is easy to work with and one of the best in the business.
Craig Martelle, Author of many, many, many books.
How much time do you normally allow per project?
I allow 2 weeks (including weekends) for most projects. This gives chance for feedback and changes. If a client needs it done quickly, I can accommodate this too.
What's your creative process when tackling a new assignment, do you sketch out your ideas first on paper or go directly to digital?
Normally I go straight to digital. It allows me to quickly paint something that will look more like the final cover. I re-read the brief and try to picture the scene in my head for a few minutes. I then try to get my idea down and quickly and accurately as I can. This rough is then sent to the client for approval.
What do you use for your digital art, Wacom tablets? Desktop or another type of tablet for artists?
I use a Wacom Intuos Pro and a windows PC. I used to use a Mac, but I needed extra power for the 3D work I do. I've always used Wacom as a brand and would love a Cintiq one day.
Hardest and best part of being your own boss and artist?
For me, it's being on my own for most of the day. I used to work in a game studio, and I enjoyed then comradery and banter with other artists. Constant feedback from other artists was good too, and I feel I grew a lot as an artist while I was there.
Do you need a degree to become a successful artist?
No. I have a degree, but I wouldn't say it's helped me much at all. Constant practice and a love for what you do will have a much bigger impact. It's all about the artwork you put out, not the level of degree you have written on a piece of paper.
Tom Edwards is one of the most sought-after artists by authors today. A talented illustrator who, after a stint as a concept artist at Codemasters, a UK based games company, decided at the start of 2015 to break out and begin a career as a freelance artist.
I was delighted when he took the time to answers a few question, hope you'll enjoy this post as much as I enjoyed writing it. And thank you, Tom!
You have some fantastic artwork, how long have you been doing this and what is your favorite part of your job?
Thank you. I've been painting for years, but professionally about 7 years. I love the freedom I have, and being able to work with a lot of different people.
If there was one thing you could tell to writers who approach you for work, what would it be?
Don't be afraid of asking for exactly what you'd like on the cover.
Tom is the consummate professional. Not only is his artwork top-of-the-line, he is communicative and clear, he keeps his deadlines, and he both listens to the input I give him and offers his own insights as to what will work best. I've worked with Tom on three book covers, and he has exceeded my expectations each and every time. His ability to translate a written brief into a captivating image that tells a story and excites the reader is truly exceptional. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have worked with someone so talented and professional. I offer Tom the highest recommendation I can possibly think of.
What should writers know that would make the process easier and faster?
Try to have a good idea of the brief. Include a description of the various elements, possibly from the book.
Tell me about your premade covers.
The premade covers we're actually an idea from my partner, Nat. It was basically a way to give authors a cheaper alternative to a professional quality cover. I try to make them generic in the sense of details. I think this allows them to be used for a lot of different sci-fi stories.
What are some examples of your latest and greatest covers?
Both of these clients have been with me for a few years now, and I've done quite a few covers for both, especially Scott.
How long does a cover normally take from start to finish?
Around 5 – 10 working days. Some take me longer depending on detail and changes, and others take a lot less. Jasper needed the new cover quickly, so I managed to get that one done in 3 days.


A man remains seriously ill in hospital after being shot in the chest in a west Dublin scrapyard today in what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity.
The man, in his early 40s, is expected to survive the injuries sustained in the attack at Cullen's Car Parts on the Greenhills Road in Walkinstown at about 11.35am.
He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken by ambulance to Tallaght Hospital.
Garda sources said a man armed with a shotgun made his way on foot into the premises and discharged a number of shots.
He fled the scene and got into a car waiting outside before being driven away by an accomplice at speed.
It is believed the shooting is part of a localised feud between those who carried it out and a man they believed was on the premises at the time.
The injured man is a member of the Travelling community. Garda sources ruled out any idea that he was the intended target.
The gunman was described as tall and wearing a grey tracksuit. There was no description available for his accomplice who remained in the getaway car.
The vehicle, a Seat Ibiza - 97 D 44770 - was found abandoned at Corrig Close after the shooting, not far from the scene.
Gardaí from Crumlin appealed for anyone who may have seen the vehicle between 11am and 1pm in the Greenhills Road area to contact them.
Cullen's Car Parts, a large breaker's yard with stacks of old vehicles and doors, remained cordoned off this afternoon as investigators examined the scene.
It is understood no shots were fired in the yard itself and the office in which the incident took place was under examination.
Marie Cullen, who is related to the owner of the business, was in the back of her nearby house when the shooting took place and said she "heard nothing".
"I brought my granddaughter into the front room and we were looking out at the rain and we just saw the ambulance. I thought there could be a motor accident outside," she said.
A regular customer, Suran Karimi (28), said there was usually up to five people working at the yard.
"To me it's normal. Because the society we live in today in Ireland, it's every day shooting - it's not just one area or two areas," he said.
Fianna Fáil Senator Catherine Ardagh was also at the scene. "There has been talk recently that nothing will be done [about gun violence] until it is an innocent bystander is shot in the cross fire," she said.


What's the deal with themed boosters? Themed boosters are booster packs with 35 cards inside, 1-2 of which are rare or mythics. The big difference between these and normal boosters are they are guild specific (at least in these latest Ravnica sets). I thought these seemed like a great idea! Finally, I can get some big demons and burn spells without any of those boring white soldiers! However, I've heard some lacklustre things about these booster packs recently so I thought I'd grab myself a Rakdos themed booster and 2 standard Ravnica Allegiance boosters for comparison.
In the UK the themed boosters are a little cheaper than 2 standard boosters, and they even have 5 extra cards. Cheaper and more cards, what value, right? Well but the value doesn't just come from the sheer amount of cardboard. When you buy normal boosters there is the thrill of the hunt, chasing those foil mythics or shock lands. For a casual player like me, opening boosters is almost like a pseudo draft. I get some random cards in my boosters then build weird jank decks around the rares I pull. The themed boosters lose a bit of that feeling. You lose a bit of the "true random" feeling as you've predetermined what colours you're getting.
The thing that these boosters really get right though? Flavour. When you crack open these packs the cards are wrapped up in a cardboard sleeve with the guild symbol on it, and I love it. I know for many it's seen as a bit of a waste, but for someone who really digs the themes and lore, it's just a little bit extra that makes these feel so cool. Am I a sucker for thinking this adds a little value? Probably.
Onto the cards. My pack had 26 commons, 8 uncommons and 1 mythic, a Skarrgan Hellkite. I would have loved a Theater of Horrors or Spawn of Mayhem, but I'll take the Hellkite. I managed to get a playset of Skewer the Critics which I was pretty excited about, but that doesn't hold a lot of monetary value. Chasing the mythics I needed for my deck gave me a little rush, but seeing as I knew I couldn't pull a foil Jellyfish, the excitement of a normal pack just wasn't quite there.
The 2 standard Ravnica Allegiance boosters gave the exact feeling we all know when opening packs, the complete random outcome we expect. I didn't get any great pulls from the two normal boosters, and I have to say in comparison, the cards I got in the Rakdos themed booster felt more relevant seeing as I'm on a hype train for the Lord of Riots. Even the commons in the Rakdos pack felt semi-useful. I guess no one really buys packs to find specific cards though. The themed booster even had more uncommons in!
Overall, I feel like the Rakdos themed booster actually had some value. Being a few quid cheaper and having a few more uncommons, the real trade off between 2 standard boosters and these themed packs is the POTENTIAL value. The average value of a standard pack is a little higher, seeing as you can pull the foils and chase cards, but is that really worth the price difference? Don't forget, I'm a casual kitchen table player. I like to build thematic jank decks and just see what happens. These boosters really feel like they have a place, just not necessarily for those people who like to win. I think their place is in the hearts of those players who love thematic decks and get excited about the artwork. Obviously, the best way to get specific cards will always be to buy singles, and I'll always love the feeling of opening a load of boosters at release just to see what I open, however, I really do think these boosters have a place bang in the middle, especially for casual players like me.


The #1 Marketing Agency for Driving Traffic, Leads, and Sales!
We specialise in ROI based SEM & PPC marketing. Start knowing your numbers and predicting your revenue streams.
Search Engine Optimisation that ranks your business in the top search engines and generates leads.
Your website is the core of your digital and offline marketing. We make it work for your business!
Conversion Rate Optimisation using core psychology and products for multi-variant testing and optimising.
We build funnels which integrate & automate everything involved in the lead generation process.
Social Media Marketing – both paid marketing strategies and community managment strategy.
Search engine marketing (SEO) is essential to generating high quality and cost effective leads. We find the keywords that are generating revenue for your business and make them rank number #1. We only use white label SEO practices and rank for both short and long tail keywords through quality content.
How Do You Think You Found Us?
As a leading marketing agency we specialise in creating solutions that work for your business. Our services are designed to streamline your revenue process to remove any of the unnecessary things that are often associated with brand identity, communication, and lead generation. We build sales and marketing funnels that interact and integrate with your business. We automate as much of the sales process as we can to ensure you are making money while you sleep!
Our team doesn't care which mediums we use to get your results. We don't pedal our products or services unless they make sense for your specific business. We don't work with everyone and we are very selective with the businesses we do work with.
If you are looking for start generating more profit we can help. We use non-traditional methods and technology to ensure our clients (regardless of size) are competing with the big players in the industry. Using multi-touch marketing we ensure that we are sending the right message to the right customers at the right time.
Discover why Quinn Marketing is unique in the marketing consulting space and how exactly they came to be a leader in traditional and digital marketing. Quinn Marketing isn't your average run in the mill agency and they are driven by ROI.
The importance of success for their clients will leave you confused as to what marketing means. We take the traditional approach and throw it out the window looking at everything and integrating all aspects of your business together to save you money and improve your customers experience with your brand.
How are your customers engaging with your brand? Do you know? We integrate all our services with your customer relationship management platform (CRM) so that you always know exactly how your customers are engaging with your business. We automate the sales and marketing flow so you can focus on what you do best, delivering that exception experience that they will love for years to come!
Screw companies that sit there and only offering one product or service! We offer and provide digital solutions that work for your business not against it! ROI is the name of the game!
We work across the digital and traditional space to get the highest quality leads for your business!
Our team knows the value of a customer centric business model and the impact it has on sales. We provide everything you need to understand your customers core problems and desires.
See the sales and marketing projects that our consultants are proud of and how we have implemented solutions into businesses that have generated them sustainable leads and profit that enables their growth.
Quinn Marketing was really accommodating when it came to my business. I was so sick of all the rubbish marketing calls all the time so I set out to find someone that actually knew what they were talking about. The marketing consultants I worked with helped me build out my business in a cost effective manner.
Nathan was a pleasure to work with as a client. He's an incredibly effective communicator, savvy strategizer, and a great growth hacker. Through his leadership, we were able to grow lead volume by 300% and decrease CPA in half in a matter of months. In an era of humdrum marketing, Nathan has consistently proven his ability to stand out relative to the competition to create profitable results. Any marketing team would be lucky to have him aboard.
I am amazed by their Ability to remain calm under pressure while managing Large Digital Campaigns.
Quinn Marketing's Talent, Digital knowledge & Awesome Personality make them exceptional Marketing Strategists!
Sometimes you just need an expert to give you the advice that suits your business. Our team specialises in providing that expert advice without actually using any of our marketing services. It's like having an CMO without the overhead! Leverage our multi-industry experience and get an account manager dedicated to your business today!


text:
You can malign the EDL supporters all you like, but you ignore their basic message at at your peril….
October 31, 2011 sheikyermami	3 Comments
Yet another leftist drone maligns and derides the EDL.
Here's their website, in case you want to sign up.
"Most English Defence League members, a Demos survey suggests, are keyboard warriors who have yet to go on a march".
Jamie Bartlett from the Guardian (of terrorists)
Only a quarter of EDL 'fans' on Facebook have travelled to a national demonstration such as the one pictured in Luton.
The ROP charade continues:
UK Terror Suspect Lives Large at Taxpayer Expense…
The 33-year-old has received £1million in compensation after claiming he was tortured with the complicity of the British security services at the U.S.'s infamous Guantanamo Bay naval base.
The Usual Suspects:
UK Muslim Group Plans to Disrupt Remembrance Day with 'Hell for Heroes' Protest…
No respect: Muslim protesters burn a poppy at a Muslims against Remembrance Day protest last year
Elderly Brit Strangled in Hospital Bed by Illegal…
Previous PostQANTAS FLIES AGAIN!Next PostPreemptive Dhimmitude in New Zealand: "Hateful Comments Not Helpful"
3 thoughts on "You can malign the EDL supporters all you like, but you ignore their basic message at at your peril…."
Britain just abstained from a vote for "Fakestine" at UNESCO. That speaks volumes about where they stand concerning the enemy. They should have voted against it, hands down.
Contrast that with the EDL's wish to save Britain from the muslim enemy (which now includes their own government) and pick a side.
Pragmatist says:
Ahh the Ethiopian CITIZEN Benyamin who came to UK to seek Asylum (from what??) was refused but granted leave to stay to appeal. he then absconded of his own free will BEFORE his leave to stay expired. As a DRUG ADDICT he went to Afghanistan to seek "TREATMENT????" as you do. While there he had a rest stay at a TERRORIST TRAINING CAMP. Then he decided he wanted to come back to UK and he was caught at an airport in PAKISTAN with a false passport and TERRORIST TRAINING MATERIAL. The Pakistanis handed him over to the Yanks who sent him to Gitmo. End of story Oh No the UK Govt lobbied for the release of this ETHIOPIAN CITIZEN and when he was they chartered a PRIVATE JET just for him to fly him back to UK where they showered him with BENEFITS and a FREE HOUSE to live in. To show his GRATITUDE Benyamin sued them and has just been granted both UK Citizenship AND £1,000,000. Oh the joys of Terrorism, 'Yuman Rites' the EU and the stupidity of the UK Government
Only the folks in the UK can bring the idiots in Whitehall to task!! GET TO IT!!


text:
package org.elasticsearch.snapshots;

import com.carrotsearch.hppc.cursors.ObjectObjectCursor;
import org.elasticsearch.cluster.SnapshotsInProgress;
import org.elasticsearch.common.Nullable;
import org.elasticsearch.index.shard.ShardId;
import org.elasticsearch.repositories.IndexId;
import org.elasticsearch.repositories.RepositoryShardId;
import org.elasticsearch.repositories.ShardGenerations;

import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

/**
 * Holds information about currently in-flight shard level snapshot or clone operations on a per-shard level.
 * Concretely, this means information on which shards are actively being written to in the repository currently
 * as well as the latest written shard generation per shard in case there is a shard generation for a shard that has
 * been cleanly written out to the repository but not yet made part of the current {@link org.elasticsearch.repositories.RepositoryData}
 * through a snapshot finalization.
 */
public final class InFlightShardSnapshotStates {

    /**
     * Compute information about all shard ids that currently have in-flight state for the given repository.
     *
     * @param repoName  repository name
     * @param snapshots snapshots in progress
     * @return in flight shard states for all snapshot operation running for the given repository name
     */
    public static InFlightShardSnapshotStates forRepo(String repoName, List<SnapshotsInProgress.Entry> snapshots) {
        final Map<String, Map<Integer, String>> generations = new HashMap<>();
        final Map<String, Set<Integer>> busyIds = new HashMap<>();
        for (SnapshotsInProgress.Entry runningSnapshot : snapshots) {
            if (runningSnapshot.repository().equals(repoName) == false) {
                continue;
            }
            if (runningSnapshot.isClone()) {
                for (ObjectObjectCursor<RepositoryShardId, SnapshotsInProgress.ShardSnapshotStatus> clone : runningSnapshot.clones()) {
                    final RepositoryShardId repoShardId = clone.key;
                    addStateInformation(generations, busyIds, clone.value, repoShardId.shardId(), repoShardId.indexName());
                }
            } else {
                for (ObjectObjectCursor<ShardId, SnapshotsInProgress.ShardSnapshotStatus> shard : runningSnapshot.shards()) {
                    final ShardId sid = shard.key;
                    addStateInformation(generations, busyIds, shard.value, sid.id(), sid.getIndexName());
                }
            }
        }
        return new InFlightShardSnapshotStates(generations, busyIds);
    }

    private static void addStateInformation(Map<String, Map<Integer, String>> generations, Map<String, Set<Integer>> busyIds,
                                            SnapshotsInProgress.ShardSnapshotStatus shardState, int shardId, String indexName) {
        if (shardState.isActive()) {
            busyIds.computeIfAbsent(indexName, k -> new HashSet<>()).add(shardId);
            assert assertGenerationConsistency(generations, indexName, shardId, shardState.generation());
        } else if (shardState.state() == SnapshotsInProgress.ShardState.SUCCESS) {
            assert busyIds.getOrDefault(indexName, Collections.emptySet()).contains(shardId) == false :
                "Can't have a successful operation queued after an in-progress operation";
            generations.computeIfAbsent(indexName, k -> new HashMap<>()).put(shardId, shardState.generation());
        }
    }

    /**
     * Map that maps index name to a nested map of shard id to most recent successful shard generation for that
     * shard id.
     */
    private final Map<String, Map<Integer, String>> generations;

    /**
     * Map of index name to a set of shard ids that currently are actively executing an operation on the repository.
     */
    private final Map<String, Set<Integer>> activeShardIds;

    private InFlightShardSnapshotStates(Map<String, Map<Integer, String>> generations, Map<String, Set<Integer>> activeShardIds) {
        this.generations = generations;
        this.activeShardIds = activeShardIds;
    }

    private static boolean assertGenerationConsistency(Map<String, Map<Integer, String>> generations, String indexName,
                                                       int shardId, @Nullable String activeGeneration) {
        final String bestGeneration = generations.getOrDefault(indexName, Collections.emptyMap()).get(shardId);
        assert bestGeneration == null || activeGeneration == null || activeGeneration.equals(bestGeneration);
        return true;
    }

    /**
     * Check if a given shard currently has an actively executing shard operation.
     *
     * @param indexName name of the shard's index
     * @param shardId   shard id of the shard
     * @return true if shard has an actively executing shard operation
     */
    boolean isActive(String indexName, int shardId) {
        return activeShardIds.getOrDefault(indexName, Collections.emptySet()).contains(shardId);
    }

    /**
     * Determine the current generation for a shard by first checking if any in-flight but successful new shard
     * snapshots or clones have set a relevant generation and then falling back to {@link ShardGenerations#getShardGen}
     * if not.
     *
     * @param indexId          index id of the shard
     * @param shardId          shard id of the shard
     * @param shardGenerations current shard generations in the repository data
     * @return most recent shard generation for the given shard
     */
    @Nullable
    String generationForShard(IndexId indexId, int shardId, ShardGenerations shardGenerations) {
        final String inFlightBest = generations.getOrDefault(indexId.getName(), Collections.emptyMap()).get(shardId);
        if (inFlightBest != null) {
            return inFlightBest;
        }
        return shardGenerations.getShardGen(indexId, shardId);
    }
}


Walter bets $2.00 on the lottery every week.
I bet you can't finish your homework before dinner.
A bet is a gamble.
Tom made a bet with Lynn that he could eat five hot dogs in one hour.
The roulette players placed their bets.
There are other meanings of bet.


Dr Stuart Kells is an author and book-trade historian. His 2015 book Penguin and the Lane Brothers won the Ashurst Business Literature Prize. An authority on rare books, he has written andpublished on many aspects of print culture and the book world. Stuart is a true bibliophile and hasexplored the influence of libraries on modern culture in his book The Library: A Catalogue of Wonders. His latest book, Shakespeare's Library, follows the fascinating treasure hunt for the bard's missing collection of manuscripts, books and letters. Stuart lives in Melbourne with his family.


Our well-equipped facilities and exceptional top quality handle throughout all stages of production enables us to guarantee total client fulfillment for Table Tile Cutter , Marble Tile Cutter , Wet Tile Cutter , please do not hesitate to contact us.
"Usually customer-oriented, and it's our ultimate focus on to be not only by far the most reliable, trustable and honest provider, but also the partner for our customers for Table Tile Cutter , Marble Tile Cutter , Wet Tile Cutter , Our items are exported worldwide. Our customers are always satisfied with our reliable quality customer-oriented services and competitive prices. Our mission is "to continue to earn your loyalty by dedicating our efforts to the constant improvement of our merchandise and services in order to ensure the satisfaction of our end-users customers employees suppliers and the worldwide communities in which we cooperate".


This page contains information on Circumvent PCV G2 for veterinary use.
For use in healthy swine as an aid in the prevention of viremia, as an aid in the reduction of virus shedding and as an aid in the reduction of lymphoid infection caused by porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV 2). Efficacy for at least 20 weeks following completion of vaccination has been demonstrated.
ADMINISTRATION AND DOSAGE OPTIONS: Allow the vaccine to reach an ambient temperature of 16°-27°C (60°-80°F) and shake well prior to use. Use aseptic technique. OPTION 1: Vaccinate pigs intramuscularly at 3 weeks of age or older with a single 2 mL dose. OPTION 2: Vaccinate pigs intramuscularly as early as 3 days of age with a 1 mL dose followed by a second 1 mL dose 3 weeks later.
CAUTIONS: Store at 2°-7°C (35°-45°F). Do not freeze. Use entire contents when first opened; do not save partial contents. Dispose of containers and all unused vaccine according to local biohazardous waste disposal regulations. Use only in healthy swine. Do not vaccinate within 21 days before slaughter. A significant number of vaccinated pigs may experience localized adverse reactions, especially following booster vaccination. Localized reactions resolve 1-35 days following vaccination. If allergic reaction occurs, treat with epinephrine. In the event of high maternal antibodies, vaccination at 3 days of age is not recommended. Caution should be used to avoid injecting your own fingers, hands, or other body parts. Accidental injection can cause serious local reactions. Contact a physician immediately.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the Circumvent PCV G2 information published above. However, it remains the responsibility of the readers to familiarize themselves with the product information contained on the Canadian product label or package insert.


Bret Baier, the Chief Political Anchor for Fox News Channel and the Anchor and Executive Editor of Special Report with Bret Baier, illuminates the extraordinary yet underappreciated presidency of Dwight Eisenhower by taking readers into Ike's last days in power. Baier masterfully casts the period between Eisenhower's now-prophetic farewell address on the evening of January 17, 1961, and Kennedy's inauguration on the afternoon of January 20 as the closing act of one of modern America's greatest leaders — during which Eisenhower urgently sought to prepare both the country and the next president for the challenges ahead.
On January 17, Eisenhower spoke to the nation in one of the most remarkable farewell speeches in U.S. history. Ike looked to the future, warning Americans against the dangers of elevating partisanship above national interest, excessive government budgets (particularly deficit spending), the expansion of the military-industrial complex, and the creeping political power of special interests. Seeking to ready a new generation for power, Eisenhower intensely advised the forty-three-year-old Kennedy before the inauguration.
Baier also reveals how Eisenhower's two terms changed America forever for the better — perhaps even saved the world from destruction — and demonstrates how today Ike offers us the model of principled leadership that polls say is so missing in politics. The Supreme Commander of Allied Forces during World War II, Eisenhower only reluctantly stepped into politics. As president, Ike successfully guided the country out of a dangerous war in Korea, peacefully through the apocalyptic threat of nuclear war with the Soviets, and into one of the greatest economic booms in world history.
Five decades later, Baier's Three Days in January forever makes clear that Eisenhower, an often forgotten giant of U.S. history, still offers vital lessons for our own time and stands as a lasting example of political leadership at its most effective and honorable.


text:
Governor: Oregon could be electric car leader
OREGON - Fresh from his Asian trade mission, Gov. Ted Kulongoski said that Oregon could be a prime market for the region's electric-only cars.
During his 10-day business trip, with stops in China and Japan, Kulongoski tried to woo the automakers into making Oregon one of their pilot sites as they introduce cars to the North American market.
While in Asia, the governor's office announced that Japanese automaker Nissan would supply electric cars for the state's fleet when they come to market in 2010.
No additional agreements were announced, though the governor said he spoke with other Asian automakers about how to make Oregon one of their first stops as they enter the market.
"This is now. It's doable," Kulongoski said. "I think Oregon is very well positioned."
Kulongoski pointed to Oregon's "environmental ethic" and "quality of life" as reasons that electric cars would do well in Oregon. He also mentioned several steps he'd like to make the state even more attractive.
Among those steps, the governor said, would be moving the current tax credits for those who buy hybrids to those who buy all-electric vehicles. He'd also like to expand residential energy tax credits to include the installation of home chargers. Finally, he said, Oregon could push to put charging stations in at rest stops along Interstate 5.
Already, the governor said, Portland is ahead of the curve in establishing charging stations. The same, he said, could be done in cities such as Eugene, Corvallis and Salem, where young people would likely take the lead in embracing the new technology.
What bringing electric cars to Oregon would mean for the state was still unclear, though the governor said it would help to attract green technology and industry. "It's more than just an environmental, it's about economics, it's about the future of the state," Kulongoski said, calling the industry a "tremendous opportunity for Oregon to diversify."
If Oregon were to be one of the first, Kulongoski said, the move would help further establish Oregon's credentials as a "green" leader.
Beyond simply converting Oregon into an electric-car market, Kulongoski said he also like to see the state as the location of future battery and car production sites for the companies he lobbied.


text:
function createNewROI_CALLBACK(src,evnt,parameters)
%createNewROI_CALLBACK Gets user input to create new circle and then
%converts into ROI, and appends to ROI array saved in frameAx
%
%INPUTS
%frameAx - axes handle
%
%ASM 10/13

%get parameters
parameters = get(parameters.ROIFig,'UserData');

if parameters.inEditing
    msgbox('Cannot create new ROI while editing.');
    return;
end
if parameters.playing
    msgbox('Cannot create new ROI while playing.');
    return;
end
if parameters.shifting
    msgbox('Cannot create new ROI while shifting.');
    return;
end
if parameters.automaticallyCreating
    msgbox('Cannot create new ROI manually while creating automatically.');
    return;
end

parameters.manuallyCreating = true;

%set frameAx to current axes
axes(parameters.frameAx);

if parameters.currEll
    delete(parameters.hEll);
end

% switch parameters.roiShape
%     case 'ellipse'
%         %create ellipse object and modify properties
%         %contstrain position if editing
%         if parameters.editing
%             hEll = imellipse(parameters.frameAx,parameters.editPosition);
%             parameters.editing = false;
%             parameters.inEditing = true;
%         else
%             hEll = imellipse(parameters.frameAx);
%         end
%
%         setColor(hEll,'w'); %set to white
%         % setFixedAspectRatioMode(hEll,true); %constrain to circle
%         fcn = makeConstrainToRectFcn('imellipse',get(parameters.frameAx,'XLim'),...
%             get(parameters.frameAx,'YLim')); %create constraint function keeping it in axes
%         setPositionConstraintFcn(hEll,fcn); %apply function
%     case 'freehand'
        %create ellipse object and modify properties
        %contstrain position if editing
        if parameters.editing
            hEll = impoly(parameters.frameAx,parameters.editPosition);
            parameters.editing = false;
            parameters.inEditing = true;
        else
            hEll = impoly(parameters.frameAx);
        end

        setColor(hEll,'r'); %set to white
        % setFixedAspectRatioMode(hEll,true); %constrain to circle
        fcn = makeConstrainToRectFcn('impoly',get(parameters.frameAx,'XLim'),...
            get(parameters.frameAx,'YLim')); %create constraint function keeping it in axes
        setPositionConstraintFcn(hEll,fcn); %apply function
% end

%update parameters
parameters.hEll = hEll;
parameters.currEll = true;

%store parameters
set(parameters.ROIFig,'UserData',parameters);