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HomeNewsNew heart disease drug to be made available to NHS patients through ground-breaking collaboration
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Up to 30,000 lives could be saved over the next decade thanks to a proposed pioneering government collaboration with pharmaceutical company Novartis to tackle heart disease – a leading cause of death in the UK.
The yet to be approved drug inclisiran, a treatment to lower cholesterol, will be studied in UK patients as part of a large-scale NHS clinical trial expected to start later this year. Additionally in a world-first, the drug is expected to be available through a population-level agreement – pioneering a game-changing approach to reducing the risk of heart disease.
Early results from clinical trials suggest that if inclisiran is given to 300,000 patients annually, it could help prevent 55,000 heart attacks and strokes, and has the potential of saving 30,000 lives in the next 10 years.
Heart disease is the world's biggest killer and the second biggest cause of death in the UK, with over three million people suffering from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and two and a half million currently relying on statins to lower their cholesterol. Recent trials have shown inclisiran can halve bad cholesterol in just two weeks.
Inclisiran, a bi-annual injection, is expected to be filed for approval as a preventative add-on treatment to statins for patients who have already been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease later this year.
It will also be put through the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) approval programme at the earliest opportunity possible and NHS England will agree a population-level commercial arrangement with the company to make it widely available to patients as soon as 2021.
The agreement will make a significant contribution towards meeting the NHS long term plan commitment to preventing 150,000 cardiovascular deaths over 10 years.
Sir John Bell, Regius Professor of Medicine at Oxford University, said: 'The discovery and development of Inclisiran marks an important change in the approach to pharmaceutical interventions for public health. This program has introduced the use of health care system data from the NHS to dramatically reduce costs by rapidly identifying patient populations through health records.
'I am excited by this collaboration which is likely to have far-reaching impact on the way population level disease therapies are developed in the life sciences sector.'
The collaboration between Novartis, NHS England, the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), and the Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH) at Oxford University represents an innovative approach to tackling major public health issues and positions the UK as a world-leading destination to develop revolutionary medicines.
The innovative collaboration was announced on Monday 13th January 2020 by the Chair of NHS England Lord Prior at the J.P Morgan healthcare conference in San Francisco.
The collaboration also includes the creation of an industry and academic consortium to improve efficiency in manufacturing this form of innovative medicine in the UK.
The unique population health model used by the UK will enable the collaboration to address the needs of patients and health systems that have previously not been able to be met on a large scale. The new cost-effective process will lead the way for innovative approaches to helping meet large-scale, public health concerns.
This highlights the UK as a prime destination to get new medicines to patients faster and more cost-effectively. Its appetite for innovation, unrivalled infrastructure and world-leading joined-up healthcare system offers the opportunity for similar deals to be done for other drug development projects of this scale.
The UK plans to remain at the forefront of the global life sciences industry, giving NHS and patients faster access to innovative medicines while supporting the growth of the sector.
Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Population Health, Martin Landray, said: 'This trial provides an opportunity to demonstrate how highly streamlined research can be conducted in the UK using design elements that have worked well in previous trials such as ORION-4, combined with features developed for UK Biobank, such as the use of large, conveniently located clinics. The trial will provide a very reliable test of the efficacy and safety of inclisiran to support a population-health approach to the management of cholesterol, and act as an exemplar for future trials of other treatments in the UK.'


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Peter Jay may refer to:

Peter Jay (diplomat) (born 1937), English economist, broadcaster, and diplomat
Peter Jay, founder in 1968 of independent UK poetry publishing company Anvil Press
Peter Jay, drummer of Peter Jay and the Jaywalkers

See also
Peter Augustus Jay (disambiguation)
Peter Jay Sharp Theater (disambiguation)
1838 Peter Augustus Jay House, named for Peter A. Jay

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The scenario of VPN which the whitepaper describes matches my own use of VPN.
When I'm working from home, I avoid using a VPN connection when I can, because all of my internet traffic is re-routed through it, and slows down downloads and other web access (VOIP is sometimes lower quality too). And if my machine goes into sleep mode temporarily, I have to go through all of the quarantine and security checks again when it wakes up. So I tend to 'batch up' the things I need to VPN for, logon, do them, and then logoff VPN again.
But as a user, it means that if I get internal SharePoint links in email, I can't click straight through. And I can't quickly update my own SharePoint wiki etc. (And, similarly, the IT support team can't automatically deploy critical updates or Group Policy changes until I next VPN in). I'm guessing that you have the same situation on campus.
With Windows 7, the inclusion of DirectAccess means that teachers can have the same experience (and access) when they work at home (or from another remote location, like a wireless hotspot) as they would when they're in school. So they can access your internal SharePoint, other intranet sites and any internal applications and data remotely. But it doesn't re-route their general Internet traffic, so they still have full-speed web access. Unless you decide to change that too – which might be the case if you use the same methodology for laptops that you let students take home. For example, you could use this same technology to insist that all school-owned devices go through the school firewall and filters for all Internet access, even when used at home.
Windows 7 adds enhanced support for synchronising files between your own PC and a network share – with more sensitivity to bandwidth for broadband and WAN connections, and invisible background synchronisation of offline files. This will be particularly useful where staff keep master files on their local machine (like their curriculum delivery plan) but you want to protect them from losing it all by ensuring it is synchronised to a network connection.
Well, the alternative is to implant the I-must-make-a-backup-every-day chip in your colleagues!
With the wider use of wireless and laptop trolleys around schools, you'll be pleased to hear that Wake On Lan has been extended to wireless too – allowing you to use a more aggressive power-saving profile on your laptops and desktops, without compromising your ability to manage them.
Covers the functional and architectural aspects of DirectAccess, a technology introduced in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to enable mobile workers to seamlessly connect to enterprise network resources when connected to the Internet.
Compares DirectAccess with VPNs and describes the scenarios that are most appropriate for each.
Case Study: Although broadband services and Wi-Fi have dramatically improved, the connectivity experience for remote corporate users remains largely unchanged. Microsoft Information Technology (Microsoft IT) is adopting the DirectAccess feature in Windows® 7 and in Windows Server® 2008 R2 to enable employees to gain seamless remote access to corporate applications and data. The solution, which only requires Internet connectivity and credentials, significantly improves productivity and can be an important cost-saving mechanism.
This guide introduces DirectAccess concepts, defines new terms, explains requirements for installation, discusses how to design DirectAccess architecture, and then steps you through installation and deployment.


For over 100 years, the National Audubon Society has been a tireless voice for environmental conservation and stewardship. As the local chapter for Chatham, Durham, and Orange Counties, New Hope Audubon focuses on issues affecting the Triangle region of North Carolina. Whether advocating for environmental causes at the local level, or directly improving habitat for birds and other wildlife, New Hope Audubon aims to be a strong conservation leader in our community.
The North Carolina piedmont is a region rich in biodiversity. Dense forests yield to scenic rivers and creeks, rolling farm fields, and expanding human landscapes. These varied habitats support a broad range of flora and fauna. Well over 200 species of birds can be encountered here, along with mammals, reptiles, butterflies, and other "critters." Despite rapid economic growth, much of the Triangle is still visibly wild.
Our greatest resource also presents us with our greatest challenge. The beauty of our area means more people want to live here, and future development will have a major impact on local ecosystems. The conservation committee is open to all members and encourages enthusiasm and new ideas. Please help us protect our most vulnerable wild places.


If cleanliness is next to godliness, do our closets have anything to say about the state of our souls?
Decluttering became trendy with the 2014 release of Marie Kondo's The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. And while there's no shortage of secular books promoting the practice, Making Room for God is the first book on organization from a Catholic perspective. Self-proclaimed pack rat Mary Elizabeth Sperry will help you make decluttering a prayerful, peace-filled, and soul-expanding experience.
Popular Catholic speaker and Bible expert Mary Elizabeth Sperry explores the relationship between our stuff and Catholic beliefs about grace, sin, repentance, prayer, and the common good. She boldly affirms the goodness of our stuff and of God's abiding presence in the worldly goods all around us. She also reminds us of how sin can distort our relationships, including the ones we have with our possessions. Through spiritual disciplines—especially prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—we can protect this relationship so that we own our possessions but they don't own us.
Making Room for God offers an enticing and entertaining approach to decluttering, discipleship, and the spiritual life that makes tidying up seem almost fun. Writing from an unabashedly Catholic perspective and with convincing practicality, Sperry looks at the role of material goods in the life of a follower of Jesus. Each chapter includes humorous and often self-deprecating details of the author's own journey through decluttering to help us believe that we, too, can simplify. Alongside these adventures are Sperry's rich spiritual insights gleaned from extensive knowledge of the Church's tradition and helpful exercises for freeing ourselves from clutter and the temptation to sin it so often harbors.
Sperry draws liberally from the Bible, liturgy, Fathers of the Church, lives of the saints, and Church teaching—especially that of Pope Francis—as she explores the relationship between our stuff and our spiritual lives. Practical elements offer a step-by-step approach to decluttering living spaces, getting rid of unused and excess items, and limiting future accumulation.
"This book will revolutionize your life."
"Mary Sperry shows us how to place our physical and mental clutter into the context of our spiritual lives as followers of Christ. More than a how-to book, Making Room for God offers Sperry's expertise on scripture and the teachings of the Church as organic elements of her writing. Her purpose is to not only save us money and time but also save our souls. By sharing her own journey with wit and humility, Sperry becomes our companion for a process that can be overwhelming yet rewarding because it's life-changing. This book will revolutionize your life. Let it help you take your stewardship of God's gifts seriously. I really love this book!"
"An examination of the heart."
"Mary Sperry does so much more than demonstrate how to organize our sock drawers and kitchen cabinets. By acknowledging that the spiritual touches each part of our lives, no matter how small, Sperry guides the reader through an examination of the heart. While our worldly goods may be a mess it's our souls that need the real spring cleaning and this little book is ready to guide you through each step."
"With wit, wisdom, and warmth, Mary Sperry offers us some of the best practical and spiritual advice on how to clear out the clutter of our closets—and our lives."
"Making Room for God is a spiritual challenge that will lead you to holier, healthier habits for relating to your possessions, to an interior conversion, and to a deeper relationship with God."
"Should be required reading for every Christian."
"Mary Sperry's purifying confessions and practical suggestions about what we can do to make room for God and others by decluttering should be required reading for every Christian seeking to make the world a better place. Too much stuff is a spiritual problem that Sperry's wisdom can help us deal with, manage, and in the end overcome."
Mary Sperry on EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa.


This was taken on our honeymoon in Mauritius and to me epitomises my perfect Peace and Quiet.
What is your perfect peace and quiet?
Why not link up across at Dear Beautiful Boy and share?
Now there is a view that this mummy would like!! Gorgeous photo!
I know a bit depressing but worth it. We did Mauritius for our honeymoon then the year before our daughter came Mexico and The Dominican, Mexico was fab, didn't like the Dominican though.


Pennants and Playoffs: The Boston Red Sox have clinched the American League East division title for the first time since 2007 and will make their first post-season appearance since 2009. At 95-62 (as of September 23rd) the Red Sox continue to hold the M-L-B's best overall record as well as a league leading home record of 53-28.
The Sox also top the majors in nearly every batting statistic. Boston is in first place in total runs with 812 and slugging percentage with a .443 average, meanwhile the Sox rank second in the league for batting average with a .275 and on-base-percentage with a .348.
On a pitching end, Boston's staff remains rock solid ranking in the top ten or higher in two of the four major statistical categories. Currently the Sox hurlers rank third in the league in quality starts with 94, eighth in the majors with a batting average against of .246, 11th in ERA with a 3.72, and 13th in WHIP posting a 1.29.
With just a few games left in the 2013 regular season, Manager John Farrell has been hard at work finalizing the 25 man roster for October play, so let's take a look at who will likely make the cut, and what's in store for the bearded beasts of the east.
The list above contains 36 players, meaning 11 of them will not make the cut. The obvious choices of Ortiz, Pedroia, Napoli, Gomes, Drew, Ellsbury, Victorino, Saltalamacchia, Middlebrooks, Nava, Ross, and Carp come as no surprise to anyone. However, with Farrell wishing to carry 11 pitchers in to the post-season, (according to ESPN.com/Boston) who he deems worthy of the final two position-player spots will be interesting.
With De La Rosa, Wright, Britton, Villareal, Webster, and Doubront all likely being left out of Farrell' 11 man pitching posse, and Holt, Snyder, and Lavarnway missing the positon-player party, this leaves four players fighting for those final two spots: Bradley Jr. vs. Berry and McDonald vs. Bogaerts.
As far as who Farrell will choose, this has yet to be determined, but it's really just a matter of choosing which type of role player the Red Sox will need.
In the Bradley Jr. vs. Berry case, it's quite simple, Farrell will pick Bradley Jr. because of his defensive skills and potential plate presence to sure up the outfiled, or go with Berry becasue of his base speed and glove work. Either way the Sox will have a solid player added to the 25-man roster.
Then in the case of McDonald vs. Bogaerts, Farrell has the choice between the more seasoned McDonald, or the up-and-coming Bogaerts who has turned heads with his defensive work on the left-side of the field. Again, like with Bradley Jr. vs. Berry, either way Farrell goes, Boston will have a deep depth chart on the left side of the plate defensively.
Given the surprise success the Red Sox have had this season, it would not be farfetched to say that this year's squad has what it takes to storm into the World Series and walk away as the winter classic champions. While the A-L competition will be fierce with the likes of the Oakland Athletics and Detroit Tigers standing in their way, history may repeat itself this post-season.
The last time the Boston Red Sox won the A-L East (2007) they went on to win the World Series Sweeping the surprising N-L Pennant winning Colorado Rockies. How far do you think Boston will go this October? Leave a comment below.


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Q: How to Implement HTTP 'OPTIONS' verb for a REST API in Spring MVC? How to implement HTTP 'OPTIONS' for a REST API in Spring MVC? Or can Spring framework discover by its own based on the controller definition? Are there use-cases for supporting 'OPTIONS' verb for the REST API? Is it common to support 'OPTIONS' for the REST API?
Thanks.

A: I highly suggest reading up on CORS and the Same origin policy, which is pretty much the reason for OPTIONS method. The options method is used as a preflight request when the client is trying to make a non-simple http request to a different domain to determine if the client is allowed to or not. To see what is simple and what is non-simple look at the CORS spec.
HTTP Options is common in REST APIs, because it is necessary for clients to make CROSS-Origin Resource Sharing. Sites from different domains can't easily make REST calls to each other due to the Same origin policy. Here is a link to handle the options method in Spring.
The options methods basically sends back to the client what the server can take and what domains are able to make calls to it. If your domain doesn't meet it's criteria than the Http request stops there. This preflight request is mandatory and is forced in most, if not all browsers and can't be turned off(at least easily).

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using Discord;
using Discord.Commands;
using ImageSharp;
using NadekoBot.Attributes;
using NadekoBot.Extensions;
using NadekoBot.Services;
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;
using System.IO;
using System.Linq;
using System.Text.RegularExpressions;
using System.Threading.Tasks;
using Image = ImageSharp.Image;

namespace NadekoBot.Modules.Gambling
{
    public partial class Gambling
    {
        [Group]
        public class DriceRollCommands : ModuleBase
        {
            private Regex dndRegex { get; } = new Regex(@"^(?<n1>\d+)d(?<n2>\d+)(?:\+(?<add>\d+))?(?:\-(?<sub>\d+))?$", RegexOptions.Compiled);
            private Regex fudgeRegex { get; } = new Regex(@"^(?<n1>\d+)d(?:F|f)$", RegexOptions.Compiled);

            private readonly char[] fateRolls = new[] { '-', ' ', '+' };

            [NadekoCommand, Usage, Description, Aliases]
            public async Task Roll()
            {
                var rng = new NadekoRandom();
                var gen = rng.Next(1, 101);

                var num1 = gen / 10;
                var num2 = gen % 10;
                var imageStream = await Task.Run(() =>
                {
                    try
                    {
                        var ms = new MemoryStream();
                        new[] { GetDice(num1), GetDice(num2) }.Merge().SaveAsPng(ms);
                        ms.Position = 0;
                        return ms;
                    }
                    catch { return new MemoryStream(); }
                });

                await Context.Channel.SendFileAsync(imageStream, "dice.png", $"{Context.User.Mention} rolled " + Format.Code(gen.ToString())).ConfigureAwait(false);
            }

            public enum RollOrderType
            {
                Ordered,
                Unordered
            }

            [NadekoCommand, Usage, Description, Aliases]
            [Priority(0)]
            public async Task Roll(int num)
            {
                await InternalRoll(num, true).ConfigureAwait(false);
            }

            [NadekoCommand, Usage, Description, Aliases]
            [Priority(0)]
            public async Task Rolluo(int num)
            {
                await InternalRoll(num, false).ConfigureAwait(false);
            }

            [NadekoCommand, Usage, Description, Aliases]
            [Priority(1)]
            public async Task Roll(string arg)
            {
                await InternallDndRoll(arg, true).ConfigureAwait(false);
            }

            [NadekoCommand, Usage, Description, Aliases]
            [Priority(1)]
            public async Task Rolluo(string arg)
            {
                await InternallDndRoll(arg, false).ConfigureAwait(false);
            }

            private async Task InternalRoll( int num, bool ordered)
            {
                if (num < 1 || num > 30)
                {
                    await Context.Channel.SendErrorAsync("Invalid number specified. You can roll up to 1-30 dice at a time.").ConfigureAwait(false);
                    return;
                }

                var rng = new NadekoRandom();

                var dice = new List<Image>(num);
                var values = new List<int>(num);
                for (var i = 0; i < num; i++)
                {
                    var randomNumber = rng.Next(1, 7);
                    var toInsert = dice.Count;
                    if (ordered)
                    {
                        if (randomNumber == 6 || dice.Count == 0)
                            toInsert = 0;
                        else if (randomNumber != 1)
                            for (var j = 0; j < dice.Count; j++)
                            {
                                if (values[j] < randomNumber)
                                {
                                    toInsert = j;
                                    break;
                                }
                            }
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        toInsert = dice.Count;
                    }
                    dice.Insert(toInsert, GetDice(randomNumber));
                    values.Insert(toInsert, randomNumber);
                }

                var bitmap = dice.Merge();
                var ms = new MemoryStream();
                bitmap.SaveAsPng(ms);
                ms.Position = 0;
                await Context.Channel.SendFileAsync(ms, "dice.png", $"{Context.User.Mention} rolled {values.Count} {(values.Count == 1 ? "die" : "dice")}. Total: **{values.Sum()}** Average: **{(values.Sum() / (1.0f * values.Count)).ToString("N2")}**").ConfigureAwait(false);
            }

            private async Task InternallDndRoll(string arg, bool ordered)
            {
                Match match;
                int n1;
                int n2;
                if ((match = fudgeRegex.Match(arg)).Length != 0 &&
                    int.TryParse(match.Groups["n1"].ToString(), out n1) &&
                    n1 > 0 && n1 < 500)
                {
                    var rng = new NadekoRandom();

                    var rolls = new List<char>();

                    for (int i = 0; i < n1; i++)
                    {
                        rolls.Add(fateRolls[rng.Next(0, fateRolls.Length)]);
                    }
                    var embed = new EmbedBuilder().WithOkColor().WithDescription($"{Context.User.Mention} rolled {n1} fate {(n1 == 1 ? "die" : "dice")}.")
                        .AddField(efb => efb.WithName(Format.Bold("Result"))
                            .WithValue(string.Join(" ", rolls.Select(c => Format.Code($"[{c}]")))));
                    await Context.Channel.EmbedAsync(embed).ConfigureAwait(false);
                }
                else if ((match = dndRegex.Match(arg)).Length != 0)
                {
                    var rng = new NadekoRandom();
                    if (int.TryParse(match.Groups["n1"].ToString(), out n1) &&
                        int.TryParse(match.Groups["n2"].ToString(), out n2) &&
                        n1 <= 50 && n2 <= 100000 && n1 > 0 && n2 > 0)
                    {
                        var add = 0;
                        var sub = 0;
                        int.TryParse(match.Groups["add"].Value, out add);
                        int.TryParse(match.Groups["sub"].Value, out sub);

                        var arr = new int[n1];
                        for (int i = 0; i < n1; i++)
                        {
                            arr[i] = rng.Next(1, n2 + 1);
                        }

                        var sum = arr.Sum();
                        var embed = new EmbedBuilder().WithOkColor().WithDescription($"{Context.User.Mention} rolled {n1} {(n1 == 1 ? "die" : "dice")} `1 to {n2}`")
                        .AddField(efb => efb.WithName(Format.Bold("Rolls"))
                            .WithValue(string.Join(" ", (ordered ? arr.OrderBy(x => x).AsEnumerable() : arr).Select(x => Format.Code(x.ToString())))))
                        .AddField(efb => efb.WithName(Format.Bold("Sum"))
                            .WithValue(sum + " + " + add + " - " + sub + " = " + (sum + add - sub)));
                        await Context.Channel.EmbedAsync(embed).ConfigureAwait(false);
                    }
                }
            }

            [NadekoCommand, Usage, Description, Aliases]
            public async Task NRoll([Remainder] string range)
            {
                try
                {
                    int rolled;
                    if (range.Contains("-"))
                    {
                        var arr = range.Split('-')
                                        .Take(2)
                                        .Select(int.Parse)
                                        .ToArray();
                        if (arr[0] > arr[1])
                            throw new ArgumentException("Second argument must be larger than the first one.");
                        rolled = new NadekoRandom().Next(arr[0], arr[1] + 1);
                    }
                    else
                    {
                        rolled = new NadekoRandom().Next(0, int.Parse(range) + 1);
                    }

                    await Context.Channel.SendConfirmAsync($"{Context.User.Mention} rolled **{rolled}**.").ConfigureAwait(false);
                }
                catch (Exception ex)
                {
                    await Context.Channel.SendErrorAsync($":anger: {ex.Message}").ConfigureAwait(false);
                }
            }

            private Image GetDice(int num)
            {
                const string pathToImage = "data/images/dice";
                if (num != 10)
                {
                    using (var stream = File.OpenRead(Path.Combine(pathToImage, $"{num}.png")))
                        return new Image(stream);
                }

                using (var one = File.OpenRead(Path.Combine(pathToImage, "1.png")))
                using (var zero = File.OpenRead(Path.Combine(pathToImage, "0.png")))
                {
                    Image imgOne = new Image(one);
                    Image imgZero = new Image(zero);

                    return new[] { imgOne, imgZero }.Merge();
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

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Traci Koster (born June 15, 1985) is an attorney and politician who is the state representative for District 64 in Florida. A Republican, she was elected in 2020. The district covers parts of Hillsborough County and Pinellas County.

Early life and education
Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, Koster was raised in Pinellas and Hillsborough County, Florida. She graduated from Tarpon Springs High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in legal studies from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctor from the Stetson University College of Law. Koster is a family law attorney.

Political career
When incumbent Republican J. W. Grant resigned from the Florida House after being appointed Florida's chief information officer by Governor Ron DeSantis, Republican leaders in Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties designated Koster as Grant's replacement on the 2020 ballot. In the November general election, Koster defeated Democratic nominee Jessica Harrington.

Elections

References

External links

Living people
Republican Party members of the Florida House of Representatives
Politicians from Tampa, Florida
Florida lawyers
People from Greensboro, North Carolina
People from Pinellas County, Florida
People from Hillsborough County, Florida
1985 births
University of Central Florida alumni
Stetson University College of Law alumni
21st-century American politicians
Women state legislators in Florida
21st-century American women politicians


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The Role of Cartoon Mascot Characters in Promoting Social Causes
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In addition to their use in marketing and advertising, cartoon mascot characters can also play a powerful role in promoting social causes. These characters have the ability to capture the attention and imagination of people of all ages, and can be used to raise awareness and advocate for important issues.
One example of a successful use of a cartoon mascot character in promoting a social cause is the character of Smokey Bear. Created in the 1940s by the US Forest Service, Smokey Bear is a bear who promotes fire prevention and wildfire safety. Through his appearances in public service announcements, posters, and other marketing materials, Smokey Bear has become a well-known and beloved figure who has helped to raise awareness about the importance of fire safety.
Another example of a cartoon mascot character being used to promote a social cause is the character of Red, the bird mascot of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign. Red is a friendly, energetic bird who promotes heart health and encourages women to take care of their hearts. Through his appearances in marketing materials and social media campaigns, Red has helped to raise awareness about the importance of heart health and has encouraged people to take action to improve their own heart health.
In addition to these well-known examples, there are countless other cartoon mascot characters that have been used to promote social causes. From environmental conservation to mental health awareness, these characters have the power to engage and educate people about important issues and inspire them to take action.
Overall, the use of cartoon mascot characters in promoting social causes can be a powerful and effective tool for raising awareness and inspiring action. Whether they are promoting fire safety, heart health, or any other important issue, these characters have the ability to capture the attention and hearts of people of all ages and make a positive impact on the world.
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Lyman School for Boys, Westborough, MA (1846 – 1971). The first reform school in the U.S.
Many of the boys were sent to Lyman for acts such as truancy, stubbornness, or for just being unwanted children. The boys received little or no education. Seven and eight year old's were mixed in with some of the hardened teenagers and were treated like their personal slaves. Albert DeSalvo a.k.a. Boston Strangler spent a good part of his youth at Lyman.
Formerly known as Pondville State Hospital, opened in 1920. One of the first cancer treatment facilities in the nation.


A busy open evening for people looking into postgraduate study options has been held at Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
The evening gave prospective students the chance to sit down and meet lecturers and academics at the university to discuss courses and to meet with current postgraduate and professional students.
Staff from the student support services teams were also on hand to offer advice during the event – including on how to combine your studies with your career, your wellbeing when you are studying with us – and what help is available for to help fund your studies.
Among the scholarships and bursaries on offer is a postgraduate support bursary backed by the Welsh Government for Welsh and EU domiciled students starting either a full-time or part time Master's Degree this September.
Supported by the Welsh Government, Wrexham Glyndŵr University are offering a limited number of fee reductions – these will be in the form of a Support Bursary of £3,400 to each eligible student.
Students have to be domiciled in either Wales or the EU and the funding can only be used for MA and MSc courses starting in September 2018.
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Q: Django unable to create tables for unit testing after upgrade from 1.8 to 2.2.4 After a successful upgrade from Django 1.8 to Django 2.2.4, when
I run the tests it fails because Django does not create the database tables.
My test_settings.py file was working appropriately before the upgrade.
after debugging the Django db/backends it looks like the connection was created, but the tables were not.
my suspicion is that test_setting.py is not configured well, although I copied everything from the setting.py file except the database configuration (that remained SQLite).
database configuration:
DATABASES = {
    'default': {
        'ENGINE': 'django.db.backends.sqlite3',
        'NAME': 'test_database'
    }
}

INSTALLED_APPS = [
    'django.contrib.auth',
    'django.contrib.contenttypes',
    'django.contrib.sessions',
    'django.contrib.sites',
    'django.contrib.messages',
    'django.contrib.staticfiles',
    'rest_framework',
    'rest_framework.authtoken',
    'my_app',
    'mptt',
    'corsheaders',
    # audit app
    'easyaudit',
    'kronos',
    'django.contrib.admin',
]

The traceback that I'm getting (here it's, for example, the auth_user, but it reproduces for all the tables the same way):
Traceback (most recent call last):
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\MyProject\services\tests\test_logging.py", line 33, in setUpClass
    cls.user = User.objects.get_or_create(username='logging_test_user', password='test_password')
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\models\manager.py", line 82, in manager_method
    return getattr(self.get_queryset(), name)(*args, **kwargs)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\models\query.py", line 538, in get_or_create
    return self.get(**kwargs), False
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\models\query.py", line 402, in get
    num = len(clone)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\models\query.py", line 256, in __len__
    self._fetch_all()
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\models\query.py", line 1242, in _fetch_all
    self._result_cache = list(self._iterable_class(self))
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\models\query.py", line 55, in __iter__
    results = compiler.execute_sql(chunked_fetch=self.chunked_fetch, chunk_size=self.chunk_size)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\models\sql\compiler.py", line 1100, in execute_sql
    cursor.execute(sql, params)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\backends\utils.py", line 67, in execute
    return self._execute_with_wrappers(sql, params, many=False, executor=self._execute)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\backends\utils.py", line 76, in _execute_with_wrappers
    return executor(sql, params, many, context)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\backends\utils.py", line 84, in _execute
    return self.cursor.execute(sql, params)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\utils.py", line 89, in __exit__
    raise dj_exc_value.with_traceback(traceback) from exc_value
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\backends\utils.py", line 84, in _execute
    return self.cursor.execute(sql, params)
  File "C:\Users\owner\Desktop\workspace\my_project\venv36\lib\site-packages\django\db\backends\sqlite3\base.py", line 383, in execute
    return Database.Cursor.execute(self, query, params)
django.db.utils.OperationalError: no such table: auth_user

The tests getting executed with the environment variables of
DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE=MyProject.test_settings

A: It seems that there is a bug in django in this version (also since 2.2 maybe before, I didn't check more than that).
    databases = self.get_databases(suite)
    old_config = self.setup_databases(aliases=databases)

databases variable in here wont be None in no case because in the get_databases function it calls to _get_databases() and incase it won't find any databases that got configured like it mention above, databases will set to set(), and that in setup_databases function there's a function called
get_unique_databases_and_mirrors

that check if there's is not database configured in the tests, and if not it will take the databases that configured in the settings file, but because its set to an empty set (set()) than it wont get into this condition, and therefore no database will get created.
to pass that bug, you can create a class that will inherit unittests.Testcase, and configure the database like this:
import django
import unittest
from django.conf import settings

class MyTestCase(unittest.TestCase):
    databases = settings.DATABASES

    @classmethod
    def setUpClass(cls) -> None:
        super(MyTestCase, cls).setUpClass()
        django.setup()

A: Somewhere along the line it became required for the databases used by test cases to be attached to them. Before instantiating the test database, Django makes a list of all the databases which will be required based upon the objects. After this it makes the schemas for them.
If you add to the base class you are inheriting from for all your tests, or to each class you subclass from the Django classes a line like:
databases = settings.DATABASES

you will find that your databases should instantiate.


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We now use this word only in reference to the current sense of the verb to garble: to reproduce some message or information in a confused or distorted way. But that's a long way from its first sense in English. The word ultimately derives, through Arabic and Italian, from Latin cribrum, a sieve.
Garble was a technical term in medieval commerce throughout the Mediterranean, mainly within the spice trade. A garbler was a person whose job was to sieve spices to remove the rubbish from them, the garble then being the rubbish itself. It appears for the first time in English in Richard Hakluyt's work The Principal Navigations, Voyages and Discoveries of the English Nation in 1599.
In the next century the verb was applied to various figurative kinds of sifting, such as the weeding out of unfit persons from an organisation (so a writer during the Commonwealth period in Britain in 1650 was able to issue the recommendation that "His army must be garbled"). It was also applied to a process by which coins were inspected for quality. That's where part of the transition to the modern sense seems to have taken place. The coin sifting was done as a form of counterfeiting: the good ones were melted down for their precious metal content, while the rubbish was put back into circulation.
You can see how that could lead, as it actually did, to the next sense of the verb — the idea of selecting material mischievously in order to misrepresent what somebody said. Today we don't usually imply malicious intent when we say something has been garbled in transmission and the idea of sieving or of conscious selection has vanished.
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Books written by African authors like Alain Mabanckou from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie in Nigeria and Zimbabwe's NoViolet Bulawayo have elevated stories from the continent to a global audience. Festivals in London and Kampala are convening lovers of African literature and social media users frequently share reviews of their favorite books via hashtags such as #AfricaIsLit. In Rwanda, 26-year-old social entrepreneur, author and blogger Dominique Alonga is instilling a strong reading culture in the next generation.
For me, reading creates a safe space. I wanted to provide that for other people.
In 2014, after a few years abroad, Dominique returned home to Rwanda and was disappointed in public access to literature outside of the country's main Kigali Public Library. She launched a book donation campaign and within a few months more than 2,000 titles had been donated from around the world, which allowed her and her team to establish their first community library. One year later, she founded Imagine We Rwanda, a publishing house that offers young Rwandans an opportunity to share their stories.
Dominique is committed to mentoring young girls.
"I'm trying to get more young Rwandans and Africans to produce their own stories. Our stories are being told by lots of different people — it's high time we tell our own," Dominique says.
In addition to publishing books in which young Africans can see themselves, Imagine We also trains authors, donates books to schools in need, and creates platforms for self-expression. Since its launch, Imagine We has published seven titles. Read on to learn more about how Dominique is changing the reading culture among Rwandan youth.
How did you get into publishing books? And why did you decide that books were the medium through which you would tell stories?
For me, reading creates a safe space. I wanted to provide that for other people. At [our first community] library, we were receiving kids from low economic backgrounds who sometimes would struggle with access to basic needs such as sanitary facilities. I debated in my mind whether books were necessary when there were such dire needs. We then created a system where if a child would read five books, they would get a toothbrush, soap or sweater.
As they read the books, most of which were Disney, the children noticed that only people with a certain skin tone could fly or could be a hero. This was an unintended consequence of the literature we had given them to read. My team and I started to think critically about how to produce books where these kids could see themselves and read about stories that reflected their own contexts. A year later, after a lot of fundraising, we launched our publishing house with the book Oh Rwandan Child by Peace Kwizera. Kids were excited and able to recognize seemingly unobvious things like hair textures! They were really impacted by that.
You publish a lot of children's books. Why is this so important to you?
I'm passionate about children. The African child has little resources to validate his or her imagination. The more we validate them and encourage their ideas, the more they will act on them. The older generation are a bit harder to penetrate as they've been moulded to think and live in certain ways. Fresh minds learn fast, they absorb things and they are curious. There's so much hope when working with kids. I'm able to see the Africa that I'll leave behind, so it's very exciting.
Dominique (top right) and part of her Imagine We Team (clockwise): Aaron Migaywa, Mico Jamal and Lina Ishimwe.
What did it take to set up the publishing house?
I started when I was 22 years old with zero skills. My team and I were just extremely passionate about making change in Rwanda and leaving our mark. We had to think about what kind of paper we needed for books. We worked with illustrators to create illustrations that matched the texts. Copyright registration only recently began so we're setting up our authors for that. There's been a lot of learning along the way.
How have your books been received?
There are people who love the vision and volunteer their skills. Others have been very skeptical. They question my age and gender. Some have even said I'll give up as soon as I get married or that I need to get married as this work is too much for me. I have to battle a lot of stereotypes and cultural perceptions, but I'm also emboldened by the people who are inspired by me and find hope in the work we do. If more young Rwandans feel empowered to take their own initiatives, the whole country is lifted.
Some of the books at White Dove Global Prep.
Some of the books published by Imagine We.
White Dove Global Prep students reading at their school library. Imagine We helped design and stock the library with books.
Talk to us about the high school you work with and the importance of mentorship.
I'm deeply passionate about young women and try to use my platform to lift them up. Since 2016, we've worked with a brilliant all-girls high school in Kigali called White Dove Global Prep. We helped set up their library and donated books and on an ongoing basis, mentor them on public-speaking, writing and building their self-esteem.
What's your hope for young people in Rwanda?
My hope for the next generation of Rwandans is that they do better than I've ever thought of doing. I hope that they reach a point where they don't worry about what they eat or where they go to school or whether to wash their shirt or take a shower. My hope is that as I lift them, they lift others up.
Where do you see Imagine We in the next few years and what's next for you?
There's so much dignity in telling our own stories. After the genocide against the Tutsi, there was a lot of brokenness but there was also so much resilience. Many people were afraid to tell their stories which impacted how they world saw us. Rwanda was associated with sadness. Beyond this, we want people to see our courage, strength and love for each other. That can only come when we tell our stories. I hope that as more people share their stories, they find healing for themselves and also for the country. These stories will be a great resource for the next generation; for them to know their heritage. My hope is that Imagine We plays a key role in this — reminding people that their stories are beautiful, valid and that they are shaping who we are.
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Q: Accessing photos from AWS CloudFront I have an S3 bucket called my-bucket. There is a folder inside my-bucket called uploaded-photos.
I can access the photos inside this bucket using the following URL:
http://my-bucket.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/uploaded-photos/imag-1.jpg
I have defined the following CloudFront behavior, so that all the .jpg images in the bucket are served from CloudFront.

After adding the images to CloudFront, I can access them using website root, i.e:
www.my-website.com/uploaded-photos/imag-1.jpg
This is because I have the following CloudFront distribution:

I am not sure which one of these url I should use to server photos in my code? Does both of these URL get the photos from CloudFront edge location?

A: Use either of the two URLs in the green box.
You could create an Origin Access Identity to block direct S3 bucket access, forcing requests to go through CloudFront.


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We are very happy to announce that the third Firedrake user and developer workshop will be held on 26 and 27 September 2019 at Durham University.
The workshop will provide the opportunity for Firedrake users and developers to engage with each other to communicate the ways that Firedrake can be used in simulation science, the latest developments in the project, and the future developments anticipated. The event will provide Firedrake users with the opportunity to spend face to face time with developers and other users.
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The difference between Guardianship and Conservatorship?
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      def ask_for(wording, default_value = nil, override_if_present_value = nil)
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    end
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Christmas movies to get you in the mood
By: Pam Pastor Philippine Daily Inquirer / 06:00 AM December 24, 2016
There are elements of the holiday season that have us feeling like Scrooge (The traffic! Bah! Humbug!), but we can't deny it—we love Christmas movies. We love Christmas movies so much that we watch them even when it's not December.
Here's a list of 10 films that can hopefully bring you a little holiday cheer.
'HOME ALONE'
Who knew a movie about a little eight-year-old boy getting left behind by his family when they go on their Christmas vacation would be so entertaining? The best part is watching Kevin McAllister (Macaulay Culkin) battle it out with two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern). We love those booby traps.
Written by John Hughes and directed by Chris Columbus, "Home Alone" was an instant classic, which we haven't gotten tired of even though we've seen it countless times. Say it with us: "Keep the change, ya filthy animal."
'HOME ALONE 2: LOST IN NEW YORK'
Two Home Alone movies on one list? Oh, yes. Sorry, not sorry. Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern reprise their roles as Kevin McAllister and the Wet (now Sticky) Bandits. Once you convince yourself that it's possible for a family to lose a little boy two Christmases in a row, you will realize that "Home Alone 2: Lost In New York" is a delicious romp and one you would be willing to watch again and again.
'A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS'
"Isn't there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?" Charlie Brown asks.
Join Charlie and the rest of the gang as they try to uncover the true meaning of Christmas in this very first Peanuts animation. Released as a TV special in 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" has withstood the test of time. Decades later, it's still a heartwarming masterpiece.
Also, get the soundtrack (or stream it on Spotify). It's one of our all-time favorite Christmas albums. (It's part of the Grammy Hall of Fame.)
'ELF'
Buddy (Will Ferrell), Santa's tallest elf, heads to New York in search of his true identity. Directed by Jon Favreau, "Elf" is surprisingly enjoyable. It's smart, spirited and funny. Bonus: fans of "Game of Thrones" will enjoy seeing Peter Dinklage in a (hilarious) fight scene Tyrion Lannister will be proud of.
'LOVE ACTUALLY'
Sigh. We love "Love Actually." We love it so much we are tempted to stop writing right now so we could watch it again. And why shouldn't we love it?
There are so many reasons to do so: 1. The stellar cast which includes Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Laura Linney, Alan Rickman and more. 2. Richard Curtis who wrote and directed the film. 3. The chance to witness love in its different forms as the tale of eight different couples unfolds just before Christmas.
'JINGLE ALL THE WAY'
We bet you didn't think you'd find Arnold Schwarzenegger on this list. Surprise!
Arnold plays Howard Langston, a dad with an important quest: to get his hands on the one thing his son wants for Christmas—a TurboMan action figure. But buying the gift wouldn't be a simple task, not when it's Christmas Eve and all stocks of the highly coveted TurboMan have already disappeared. Join Howard in a race against time—and against another determined father (played by Sinbad).
"National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"
'NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION'
What do you expect from The Griswolds' Christmas vacation? Disaster, of course. Highly entertaining disaster. Chevy Chase plays Clark the dad. Juliette Lewis, Johnny Galecki and Doris Roberts also join the fun.
'GREMLINS'
In case you need reassurance that your gifting skills aren't all that bad, watch "Gremlins."
Billy (Zach Galligan) gets a new pet from his father as Christmas gift. But when he doesn't follow the rules, his present turns into a horde of monsters that terrorizes his small town. Lesson learned: if your gift comes with instructions, it would be wise to follow them.
'MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET'
Whether you watch the 1947 or the 1994 version (we adore Mara Wilson in the 1994 version, we loved her as Matilda and loved her in "Mrs. Doubtfire"), one thing's for sure, "Miracle On 34th Street" will warm your heart.
This tale of a little girl and a lawyer trying to prove that a man who says he is Santa Claus isn't lying is the perfect Christmas story. We'll admit it, just watching the trailer now made us cry.
'IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE'
Based on the Philip Van Doren Stern short story, "The Greatest Gift," "It's a Wonderful Life" is a classic Christmas film.
James Stewart is George Bailey, a man in despair who wanted to kill himself on Christmas Eve. His guardian angel intervenes and shows him how the world would have turned out if he didn't exist.
This 1946 film has since inspired remakes, plays, musical adaptations and more, and is a great holiday treat for the whole family.
And here are other Christmas movies you might also want to add to your marathon: "While You Were Sleeping," "Mixed Nuts," "Trading Places," "The Shop Around The Corner," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," "A Christmas Story," "A Christmas Tale," "The Apartment," "Holiday Inn," "Serendipity," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Lethal Weapon," "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas," "Scrooged," "The Holiday," "Polar Express," "Die Hard," "White Christmas," "A Muppet Christmas Carol."
"Love Actually"A Charlie Brown ChristmasChristmas moviesElf movieGremlins movieHome AloneHome Alone 2: Lost in New YorkIt's A Wonderful LifeJingle All The Way movieMiracle on 34th StreetNational Lampoon Christmas Vacation
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In the office, I'm still using a 2015 Macbook Pro which is what they gave me when I got here. This thing still runs strong and I'm a fan. I use it with dual Thunderbolt 27" monitors.
iTerm2 with oh-my-zsh and neovim. I don't use vim all the time, but sometimes, I'm just more comfortable, especially for quick edits.
Visual Studio Code has been my go to for while for all my TypeScript development. It is incredible that this editor gets more use than vim for me.
Dank Mono is my font of choice. It's not expensive, looks good, and has ligatures!
PostMan is awesome for testing APIs and my apps. Love it!
Dell XPS 13 with Windows 10.
Kinesis Advantage 2 mechanical ergonomic keyboard. I bought this a few years ago and it was the best investment I ever made!
Logitech MX Master mouse, that I can't complain about.
Blue Yeti black edition usb microphone for recording.
Akai Pro 50x Studio Headphones on a regular basis, not my listening gear though.
Headphon Stand, nothing fancy, does the job well.
Vertical Laptop stand for my Dell.
12 Outlet Power Strip attached to the back of my desk.
I use a lot of the same software on my home PC that I do on my Mac, like VS Code, and PostMan.
Camtasis/Snagit is my main recording software. The PC version has a lot more options than the Mac version.
Terminus is my go to terminal emulator in Windows. I use it exclusively for Ubuntu subsystem on Windows.
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An 80s Arcade Machine – where it all began
A kid and a Pinball machine – my very first gaming tournament Part 1
Where to buy a Playstation – A couple of funny tales from the Summer of'96 Part 1
Where to buy a Playstation – a couple of funny tales from the Summer of '96 Part 2
My favourite retro gamer: interview with my kid
A retro gamer games – my interview with a fellow blogger
Are video games art? – let us find it out with another fellow blogger
Retro Guides & Reviews
Best Retro Deals
Top five ways to buy retro games – hunting for (g)old
Top Five Retro Game Shops Online – Hunting for (G)old
The 5 best retro games on Steam – Play the Classics on your PC
The 10 best retro games on GOG – classics are just one click away
The 15 best retro games on the PS4 – an incredible selection of classics
Console Remakes
An Imperfect Time Machine: A C64 Mini Review
Reliving the past: A Super Nintendo Classic Mini Review
PlayStation Classic review – not a happy memory
Atari Flashback 9 Review – Memories for Cheap
Neo Geo Mini International review – an arcade at home
NES Mini review – the remake that paved the way
Wii Bowling perfect game – five tips to defeat your friends
Best of Retro Time
The top 10 retro point & click games – old school gaming at its best
The 10 best text-based adventure games – back to the gaming roots
The 5 best Atari Lynx games – too ahead of its time
Top 5 Retro Board Games – fun, timeless memories
The 5 best ColecoVision games – a very pleasant surprise
Amiga joystick ranking – my top 5 picks
The 10 best Amiga games – in love since 1993
The 5 best Amiga football manager games – the magic of the 90s
The 10 Best Commodore 64 Games – Everlasting Gems
Commodore VIC-20
The 5 Best Commodore VIC 20 Games – for Very Nostalgic People
The 10 best cooperative games – the more the merrier
80s arcade fighting games – my top 5
The 5 most underrated video game consoles – Credit where is due
The 5 best Intellivision Games – that magic box from the late 70s
The 10 best original Xbox games – here comes a new challenger!
The 5 best music video games – let's turn up the volume!
The top 10 GameCube games – what did you do for it?
Politically Incorrect Games
The 5 most politically incorrect games from the past – no holds barred
The 5 best retro puzzle games – brain-teasing fun
80s arcade racing games – my top 5
RPG – Role Playing Games
Final Fantasy female characters – a girl in every world
Final Fantasy VII Remake – Return to Midgar
Final Fantasy male characters – unforgettable heroes
The 10 best Dreamcast games – Sega is forever
The 5 best Game Gear games – handheld fun
The 10 Best Sega Master System Games – 8-bit memory lane
The 10 Best Sega Saturn Games – too many gems to forget about it!
Top 10 Retro Soccer Games – kicking through the decades Part 1
The 10 best PlayStation 1 games – the real classics Part 1
The 10 Best PlayStation 2 RPGs – the gems you would not expect
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Top 5 retro toys – a leap back to the 80s
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Andrew A. July 26, 2019 January 10, 2020 10 Comments on The 5 most underrated video game consoles – Credit where is due
What people enjoy in video games tends to be subjective, however it is a shame that there are tons of must-play games not on the consoles that you own. An old console life cycle definitely did not last as long as they do now. Today, there are simply a lot of other relevant entertainment applications that make longevity skyrocket.
Because of that, many amazing machines inevitably faded into obscurity, branded with lack of relevance.
Anyway, there are still some great games that have not been re-released on other consoles or have the best experience on their original systems. It is time to give credit to those retro devices that offer remarkable gaming experiences, despite being overlooked at the time.
For this reason, today I am going to rank the 5 most underrated video game consoles in history.
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5. Amiga CD32 (Commodore International 1993)
Commodore's swansong failed commercially even before it could see the light of day in the United States. It was a console that used CDs which could have worked, but could not be released in the US unless Commodore paid $10 million in patent fees. Needless to say, that never happened.
The console has an Akiko chip, which back then was a good start for 3d titles. The transition into 3D gaming has been well documented for how difficult it was for most developers. The stock controller is not the best (to put it mildly), but there are some handy third-party 9-pin controllers which make gaming on the system a much easier time.
If you want to play the Amiga CD32 games, you are going to need a US electrical adapter, because plugs are different in Europe. Despite this, there are some solid titles such as Arabian nights, Diggers, Banshee and Frontier: Elite II.
A special mention goes to Super Putty: more than just colorful levels, its innovative gameplay put a unique spin on platformers. It focuses more on detailing smaller levels rather than leaving you in hollow worlds, something you did not often see in then platform games.
Some other games – while lacking in gameplay – would simply amaze you with their stunning graphics and impressive sprites and effects. Dangerous Streets is probably the best example I can give: awful to play, but graphically, it is hard to believe it was published in 1994. See (below) to believe:
All in all, It is a good choice if you want to learn more about obscure video game history.
4. Neo Geo AES (SNK Corporation 1990)
Neo Geo AES Photo by Evan-Amos on commons.wikimedia.org Link to the license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
SNK – the creator of the Neo Geo system – released some of the best arcade games of all time. This system had a bunch of support, due to SNK's reliance on sprites. The Neo Geo allowed you to live the SNK arcade gaming experience on a home console. Though this was pretty common with the consoles of that time, almost none of them gave you a one to one representation through game play and graphics. Oddly enough, Despite its commercial failure, game production lasted for 14 years. From the gaming side, we cannot definitely blame SNK for not trying hard enough.
What prevented this ambitious project from succeeding, then? For one, the console retailed for $649.99, which does not adjust for inflation, and was twice of what the competing systems cost. On top of that, the games too were very expensive and had massive cartridges. For the few who could get past that, the Neo Geo featured some great fighting games such as Fatal Fury, Samurai Showdown and the King of Fighters series. KoF is a series that continues even to this day. If that is not for you, there were tons of shooters – with the most famous being Metal Slug – and some fun sports games.
3. Atari Lynx (Atari Corporation/Epyx 1989)
The Lynx was one of the competing handheld consoles in the 90s, alongside the Sega Game Gear and the Nintendo Gameboy. It was the first handheld 16-bit console, but unfortunately only had 74 games released on it.
The handheld has a bit of a clunky design that is not as sleek as the Gameboy, but has some functions. It does this to treat right-handed and left-handed people equally, and some games could even be played vertically. More than revolutionary for the time.
The game library may not be the most world renowned, but it sticks out from what was available back then.
Scrapyard Dog stands out as a super colorful, humorous, side-scrolling platformer, with beautiful graphics and a fun, enjoyable gameplay.
Warbirds has some nice graphics either, and it is an impressive first-person combat flight simulation, especially compared to the likes of F-15 Strike Eagle, which was published for the Lynx's handheld rivals.
In case you do not appreciate first-person perspective shooters (like me), Blue Lightning is the natural third-person alternative.
Double Dragon, Paperboy, Rampart and Toki are something more than good arcade ports.
While there is no shortage of quality games on this system, one of the reasons the Atari Lynx failed was the lack of a real killer application. Epyx – in charge of software development – went bankrupt the same year the console was released, thus delivering a serious blow to Atari's ambitions.
To add insult to injury, since Lynx development system was based around the Amiga 2000, now alone Atari corporation had no other choice than to buy Amigas from Commodore, their main direct competitor.
A not so friendly price tag (179,99 $) and a poor battery life were probably the metaphorical final nails in the coffin.
2. Gamecube (Nintendo 2001)
The * Gamecube is known for having one of the best controllers for 3D platformers and legendary games.
Super Smash Bros. Melee alone – one of the best sequels in gaming history – sold over 9 million units. With any Nintendo console, there are remarkable first party titles. These include: Super Mario Sunshine, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Metroid Prime 1 and 2 and more. But they would still put the effort into trying to be innovative. The new franchises made you feel like they could only exist on the cube.
Pikmin was a new intellectual property which started out as a tech demo, to show how many 3D models could exist at once. Animal Crossing was a town that you were part of and influenced through the choices that you made.
Phantasy Star Online – the famous Sega franchise – was ported in 2002, and was the first Gamecube title featuring online functionality. Truth be told the GameCube did not fail by any means, it just did not succeed in the same light that PS2 or Xbox did. One reason was Nintendo's sensitivity and restriction on mature content. Also, the game format was on mini DVDs, which would not let you watch all of the most popular movies on normal DVDs.
Game Gear (Sega Japan 1990, NA and EU 1991, AU 1992)
Despite featuring a great library, the Game Gear was a largely underrated handheld console. Unlike the Gameboy, the Sega system has a backlit screen, which is a major advantage. Again, no killer application, but many notable first party titles: Sonic the hedgehog 1 and 2 are obvious choices. While the first game has some similarities to its Genesis counterpart, the second is completely different. "Pleasantly surprising" is how I would define it.
Land of illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a fairy tale platformer in typical Disney fashion.
I wish I could mention a few more, but a list featuring the best Game Gear games in next in line for publication. Better not to give out too many spoilers. 🙂
It is worth mentioning that although the system requires many batteries to start up (six AA), the console has a power jack that you can plug into the wall. Unfortunately, it was sold separately.
Time to find out the number one on this list, now! Yeah, no surprise this time, I am sure you have guessed it already…
1. Dreamcast (Sega Japan, rest of the world 1999)
Sega Dreamcast Photo by Evan-Amos on commons.wikimedia.org Link to the license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en
The Dreamcast had one of the most legendary launches of all time. Not only was the advertising more ambitious than ever, but there were a ton of great launch titles such as Sonic Adventure, Crazy Taxi, Soul Calibur, Power Stone and more. This console also features the one and only Shenmue series, with both episodes being directed by Yu Suzuki, who had previously worked on Virtua Fighter.
At the time of its release, Shenmue was the most expensive game to develop. It approximately cost between 47 and 70 million dollars, although such amount partially included Shenmue's production costs either.
Unfortunately for Sega, both Shenmue and its sequel turned out to be commercial failures, but oddly enough, they were quick to develop a cult following, and went down as two of the most atmospheric games of all time.
With Shenmue 3 going to be released in November this year, it would not be a bad idea to get into the two previous installments of the series.
About the Dreamcast's hardware features, The VMU (Visual Memory Unit) was fun and interactive. Your memory card would go into your controller and you got to see visual messages. Some developers got creative and in Resident Evil: Code Veronica, your VMU showed how much health you had, as well as your ammo count.
Kid you not, the system was absolutely awesome, it even had online features, but it was doomed to fail. The Sega Saturn had failed in the US due to Sega of Japan telling the US department to release the console early. This resulted in retailers not wanting to carry the Dreamcast and Sega lost way too much money.
On top of that, gamers would rather wait for the PS2 to be released, which had a DVD player and tremendous third party support.
Okey-dokey retro folks, that's a wrap for today! Are there any consoles that you think should be part of this list? Are there notable games on these consoles that you enjoyed? Please voice your opinion in the comments below!
Till next retro post!
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10 thoughts on "The 5 most underrated video game consoles – Credit where is due"
RoDarrick July 26, 2019 at 7:45 pm
Hey Andrew, another dive into the retro gaming consoles. I will say that I am kind of bemused right now while going through this post because most of the consoles mentioned here are very new to me and I'm very unfamiliar with most. Though I wouldn't say I had it all smooth back then due to financial constraints but the only one I know of that received less attention than the way consoles are celebrated now is the Nintendo GameCube. It was such a lit console then but it never truly got the attention it deserved. Cheers
Andrew A. Post author July 30, 2019 at 12:30 pm
Hello Rodger and thanks so much for dropping by again. I can safely say you are my most loyal reader. 🙂
Well, they are the most underrated consoles for a reason: not only did they generate (relatively) poor sales, but they also received little media attention, in some cases.
Sometimes it is just a matter of wrong timing… You make a great console, but it fails because there is too much competition going on.
Other times, unexpected events make things complicated, like the case of Enyx going bankrupt. The Atari Lynx was way ahead of its time and had tremendous potential. What a waste!
Glad you appreciated the post, till next!
Abayomi July 26, 2019 at 7:58 pm
Your game article really excite me and i got to know many games have not come across before,even this is my first time of ready any write up on gaming,I enjoyed it very well.Can i ask this question that all the games as they were,is there application of it on phone?Thank you for this educative article.
Hello Abayomi and welcome to my blog, I am glad you appreciated my post.
Many of the games that were released on the above mentioned consoles have been remade for smartphones (and some of them are undoubtedly fun to play), but you will never get the old feel, that is a fact.
Anyway, it can be a good way to get acquainted with retro gaming… 😉
Thanks again for your comment, hope you become a regular here!
Daniel July 26, 2019 at 10:50 pm
Hello Andrew, thank you for bringing me back in the past where I was using Dreamcast Sega. Those old times, I now see almost all kids are using phones and desktop to play games, consoles are not so popular but they are still worth the money. I plan to buy one for my kid.
Hello Daniel, great to see you again! No need to thank me, it is always a pleasure to bring back the good old days. 🙂
I do not know how old your kid is, but I hope they will appreciate console gaming as much as mine do.
For me it is like passing on a legacy, for them it is an easy equation: gaming = consoles and home computers.
Thanks again for commenting, stay tuned for more retro posts!
gr8megawinner July 27, 2019 at 9:34 am
I remember all these oldies game consoles in my time one prominent game console you mentioned was Atari Lynx where games like ScarppYard Dog, Warbirds were good enough during those days. I never heard of Amiga CD32 which you mention has good 3d titles. I was aware of the difficulties of transitioning to 3D, this was truly a game-changer in Graphics and color enhancement, it more fun to do games on these various game consoles. NEOGeo AES had indeed got the best arcade games there was. The development of some games where rather very costly that was why it didn't pull through in the market. GameCubes was notable for its legendary games. overall the game console you have reviewed brought me in the time I was in the e-game with friends who used to let me borrow his Atari, I was not really sure if it was the same model but Atari was it during my high school days.
Andrew A. Post author July 30, 2019 at 4:23 pm
Hello Gre8megawinner and welcome to my blog, always a pleasure to bring back nice memories. 🙂
What you said is correct, especially the part about the NeoGeo. Rom chips cost a lot of money, but I do not really know if Snk expected it would be so expensive to develop home console games. I remember people saying: "How can they think, I am going to spend 650 $ for the console and 200$ to 300 $ a game, when I can play the same games at my local arcade for a few cents?"
They were absolutely right.
Snk tried to reduce the costs with the Neo-Geo CD, but it was already 1994 and they had to face fierce competition from Sony and its PlayStation. Further, it could be said that the Neo-Geo CD loading times were very slow, compared to Sony's magic, grey box.
Another gaming project doomed to fail, unfortunately.
Thanks again for your comment, please stay tuned for more retro posts!
Henry July 27, 2019 at 4:26 pm
Hi Andrew! I think you did the right thing including here the GameCube. I was also surprised it didn't have the reception I expected. I remember it was initially planed to be launched in the United States on November 5, 2001 but wanting to increase the number of available units it was finally launched almost 2 weeks later, on November 18, 2001 with over 700,000 units shipped to America. Yes, I agree, PS2 and Xbox won.
Hello Henry and thanks for commenting on my post, so glad that you enjoyed it.
That surprised me too back then, but in hindsight, it was not easy to compete against "monsters" like the Xbox and – above all – the PlayStation 2. Like I said in another comment, bad timing is crucial… Being released in 2001 meant for the Gamecube to be between the proverbial rock and the hard spot.
Further, Nintendo made a respectable choice concerning the mature content restriction, but unfortunately it did not pay off commercially.
Thanks again for stopping by, hope you become a regular on my website!
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With heavily automated cars moving toward the marketplace, universities and governments around the world are building facilities that mimic urban roads.
CONCORD, Calif. -- Mercedes-Benz won't be the only automaker to test its self-driving cars on the cracked roads of the Concord Naval Weapons Station, a retired military base northeast of San Francisco.
Honda Motor Co., which has an r&d center in nearby Mountain View, Calif., announced today that it has started testing its automated driving features there. Though the Japanese automaker has proving grounds around the world, it seeks to take advantage of the base's diverse landscape, which features railroad tracks, tunnels and an abandoned street grid -- all left over from its World War II heyday as a shipping site for naval munitions.
For automakers, which must ensure that self-driving cars can deal with faded lane markings and poorly maintained paving, the base's somewhat weedy state is actually an advantage. And because the facility is a former military base, it is closed to the public.
The naval base "is a controlled environment that can be continuously modified to represent a wide array of settings that an automated vehicle must navigate, especially for urban operation," Paul Cummings, a manager for automated vehicles at Honda's U.S. r&d division, said in a statement.
The first automaker to use the facility was Mercedes-Benz, which announced its plans in October.
The facility, run by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and marketed as GoMentum Station, is one of several new testbeds for self-driving cars.
With heavily automated cars moving toward the marketplace, universities and governments around the world are building facilities that mimic urban roads, seeing an opportunity to attract researchers and create jobs nearby.
In the backyard of the Detroit 3, the University of Michigan is building the Mobility Transformation Center, a 32-acre cityscape with 4 miles of simulated urban roads that includes working traffic lights, simulated pedestrians and obstacles such as construction barriers. Texas A&M University, northwest of Houston, is building a complex of its own. Similar facilities are also in development in Europe and Japan.
Honda has kept quieter about its automated driving research than European luxury brands Audi and Mercedes-Benz, which have taken their self-driving prototypes on long-distance drives to position themselves as technology leaders. Supplier Delphi Automotive, seeking to show off its work, took a self-driving car on a cross-country drive from Silicon Valley to New York this month, arriving just before the start of the auto show.
However, Honda's Acura brand offers automated technology, such as a cruise control feature that can watch lane marking and turn the steering wheel to keep a driver on track. And more is on the way.
At a connected-car conference in Detroit last fall, Honda showed a prototype that can merge onto a highway on its own, change lanes, follow the pace of traffic and exit the highway.
It also demonstrated a feature called "virtual tow," which would allow one car to lead another car to a hospital if its driver had a heart attack or was otherwise in distress.