The Games That Define Us features carefully chosen music and remixes from the franchise of the game represented. Music is a key component of sharing the emotions one feels about a game, so we hope you will press the play button if you're in a position to do so.
Just a brief summary if this is your first time here: This collaboration is a 34-day long adventure through video games. Each piece is its own unique audiovisual experience, complete with artwork, designs, music, and (most importantly) amazing works of prose by brilliant bloggers around the world. This adventure will take you through nostalgia, joy, ambition, self-discovery, regret, anxiety, frustration, mourning, and every human experience in between. Video games exist as fragments on the timeline of our lives, and each one of us have chosen the adventure we feel most defines us.
I'll be saving all of my long-windedness for tomorrow because I don't want to take away from this amazing piece!
Speaking of which, today we're joined once more by an incredible blogger. You might not have heard of her, and if not you really need to follow her awesome blog. It's Skylar-Mei from gamergal.exe (which is just an incredibly well-done pun)! A brief look at her blog shows that she is all about some Guild Wars 2, and so it's logical she will be going into detail about her affection for the game in today's piece.
After you finish here, be sure to check out her Guild Wars 2-themed 30-day challenge, as well as her wonderful answers to my Super Specific Questions!
Is this the final chapter of The Games That Define Us? It's a secret to everybody.
Guild Wars 2 has gotten me to delve into many other games since that I never even thought I'd be interested in and for that alone I will always be grateful. It was also there for me at the time I needed an escape the most and provided well needed comfort when I was at my lowest.
After spending the last 5 years and almost 3,000 hours in the world of Tyria, Guild Wars 2 is probably the 'Game That Defines Me' the most. As well as the game impacting my real life self, it has also encouraged me to branch out and explore other titles in the gaming world. I would like to thank Matt at Normal Happenings for allowing me to join the project alongside all these incredible writers, and also to all the contributors for making me feel so welcome!
Video games were never really a part of my life growing up. My parents weren't interested in them, I was a lot younger than all my close family (with a younger brother myself) and no one in my friends group was that bothered either. In fact, I'd probably experienced the most out of anyone… and that was barely anything.
It wasn't until I was halfway through college that I really got a feel for gaming. Here I met my boyfriend which was the turning point for my gaming experiences. He's always had video games as part of his life growing up so his interest in the topic sparked my curiosity. A year later we left for Uni together and this is where Guild Wars 2 entered my life.
I was first introduced to Guild Wars 2 in 2013. Although I'd dabbled a bit in the past year with my boyfriend's guidance, gaming was still fairly new to me. I'd heard this game mentioned a few times over the past year, but I had no idea what to expect. My boyfriend ended up purchasing a copy of GW2 to play with his brother and after recommending the game to me, I was able to try out his Ranger. I instantly felt a connection within the first half an hour of playing which spurred me on to buying my own copy of the game.
At this point, I only had a laptop. Even though it had decent specs with a GeForce GTX720 graphics card, it didn't run the game brilliantly. This didn't stop me though. Looking back at the screenshots now makes the visuals seem pretty poor, but at the time I thought it was incredible.
The first character I created was Tani Sassafras, a Sylvari Mesmer, accompanying Lichen Deathcap (my boyfriend's Necromancer) on adventures throughout Tyria. We started in The Grove and began exploring the neighbouring lands at a steady pace. Even though I was running the game on my laptop, I was amazed at how pretty the world looked (you'll be able to tell the difference with my screenshots) and I was taken aback to how large Tyria actually was. I'd never seen a game this big before.
Over the next few months, I made a few other characters but settled with my Human Necromancer, Alessa Demon, as my favourite alongside my boyfriend's Guardian, Geralt Thunderwrath. As we explored more of Tyria, I was constantly surprised by the game as we experienced new features and mechanics.
I was really amazed to see so many people in the same place at once as I was so used to playing single player games with local co op at the most. I tried to participate in these events as much as I could to earn all the achievements. Triple Trouble was especially difficult to complete unless you managed to find an organised world and even those wouldn't even go to plan sometimes. However, it gave such a great sense of achievement when it all went successfully, and of course there was the loot!
My boyfriend and his two brothers also played frequently so we decided to set up our own Guild and began to do Dungeons together. Every weekend was spent playing each Dungeon in turn for months on end until we realised that some of the paths needed a 5th player to progress. This was incredibly disappointing as we just needed an extra body to stand on the 5th button to open a door, so for this reason we never actually managed to complete them all. It was unbelievably frustrating to be defeated by something as simple as standing on buttons.
Over the next year, my party members became less interested so we delved into PvP for a while to freshen things up. Maybe this is where my love of Smite developed from, but I felt like I actually got pretty decent at playing a tanky, life-stealing Necromancer. We also gave Fractals a go, but only ever got to stage 20 after the changes due to infusions… ugh.
Then, along came Heart of Thorns, the first expansion for GW2. I feel like this expansion had the most impact on my gaming life and was where I spent the majority of my time. Unfortunately, as my Guild mates had lost interest, we didn't purchase the expansion until a few months after release. This is something I will regret for the rest of my GW2 days as I missed out on a lot including the beginning of Raids, a part of the game I never managed to get involved in due to my late arrival.
On the other hand, this is when I acquired my true gaming partner… my PC. Due to how much I played GW2, I'd pretty much melted my laptop. I had to take breaks every half hour due to my laptop overheating which left me feeling irritated. That's when I decided to invest in a high spec gaming PC, and it has by far been the best purchase of my life. There's no stopping me now, gaming just got serious!
As time progressed, I spent more and more time by myself on the game. For an MMO, it was shame to play alone but I've never been one for making friends. After completing the HoT story and map completion, my boyfriend also abandoned the game, leaving me alone in our Guild. I didn't stop there though and this led me to create another character, a Human Thief named Ivanna Karasu (my main character).
During our third year at Uni, we had a majorly tough time and I handled it pretty badly, resulting in losing my confidence along the way. I found it hard to remain interested as the Uni had let us down on so many occasions, but it was especially difficult at the start of the third year. I ended up being ridiculously stressed out with the constant conflicting information from our tutors so I had very little motivation left.
Guild Wars 2 was my escape during this time. As I wasn't leaving the house much, roaming across Tyria made me feel like I was going out to explore the world. There would be occasional instances where I would interact with others and by completing events/achievements, I grasped a sense of purpose. Playing the game gave me something to focus on, even if it was for the wrong reasons.
After I left Uni and moved back home a year later, I hit an ultimate low and my confidence was still yet to return. GW2 helped me to escape the real world but also provided normality whilst everything else around me was changing. I'd spent the previous two and a half years in Tyria, a world I was familiar with and the place I was most comfortable. I was tremendously thankful for the stability the game provided when everything else in my life felt like it had been flipped upside down.
With Uni finished, I was unemployed for a couple months before starting my job so most of this time was put into GW2. I did the majority of the original Living World achievements, map completion across multiple characters and Cursed Shore Champ Runs. These runs were my favourite. Every Friday and Saturday night, 'The Professror' led a huge squad on this popular Champ Train in search of the best loot and extremely rare precursor weapon drops. I participated in this event every week and I got to recognise some familiar faces. The group was so welcoming, making me feel at ease and I regularly stayed up into the middle of the night because I felt like I was finally involved in something.
Inspired by this Champ Train, I later decided to buy my own Commander Tag and started off doing Mad King's Labyrinth runs during Hallowe'en, which then led on to Leather Farm runs in Lake Doric. I found that I really loved leading a group of people in such a positive community. I did these runs regularly for a few months which helped to build back my confidence by sharing tips and knowledge about a topic I was so invested in, something I was very grateful for.
Path of Fire (GW2's second expansion) was released just over a year ago now. I was so happy GW2 was getting a further update, the main deal this time being the mounts. I played an awful lot again during the first few weeks of release to complete the story and explore the vast map areas. Unfortunately, that's about as far as I got. Personally, I found nothing especially exciting about these new areas and the content they provided. HoT gave me such a buzz and I just didn't have the same connection this time around which was rather disappointing.
I completed the PoF story but I'm still yet to finish everything in the Crystal Dessert. For now, I feel like I've seen and experienced everything I want to but I'm sure I'll go back to revisit the areas at a later stage. I'm also still currently without the Griffon Mount but at least this is giving me something to work towards when I do log in every now and then. As materials have decreased in value over time, it's become much harder to farm for the gold you need to purchase items. It's a shame, but things are always changing in MMOs.
I still regularly follow Guild Wars 2's updates, events and story progression, but I rarely have anything else to do with the game anymore. I find it difficult to enjoy the general content I used to play daily, maybe because earning 'in game' money takes so much more effort than it used to, and most of the player base are invested in the PoF maps these days. I guess I'm just stuck in the HoT's era.
I originally started gamergal.exe to create Guild Wars 2 guides with the view to help others out with their adventures. Without this game's influence, I probably would've never even started this blog in the first place and I wouldn't be where I am today. Now, that's a scary thought.
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The modern bride is having her wedding in daytime, maybe in Rome, and with only the most important people. The style is really feminine and grown up, lace is a today's big thing and really suitable for this soft, yet sophisticated style. This woman knows her style and finishes it with the stilettos that are also the must this autumn. She is confident to pick the statement costume jewellery to go with her look instead of the traditional wedding jewellery and accessories. Also the tufted bag's soft materials follow the style. The hairstyle is also soft and feminine and the red lipstick and high heels always make a great pair.
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GOOD LIFE STORIES
We could go on and on about how great working, playing and living here is, but we'll let you hear it straight from the source: real-life Nebraskans.
New Mexican transplant Jessica and her family found their way to Holdrege, where they put down roots and opened a brewery. Though the Kraus family had no connections to Nebraska when they first moved, now they wouldn't want to be from anywhere else.
WATCH HER STORY
After growing up in the Sandhills, Randy lived in Texas, Wisconsin and even Germany before returning to the Good Life to raise his family and start a business. For him, the quality of life in Nebraska can't be beat.
WATCH HIS STORY
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NEBRASKA: IT HAPPENS HERE
Nebraska: It Happens Here is a storytelling initiative showcases pioneering young Nebraskans who are successfully chasing their dreams in the Cornhusker State. The high-impact video series features entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, non-profit leaders, legislators and others making a difference in their communities.
AT HOME IN GREATER NEBRASKA – LORENA BECKIUS
"We wanted to find the best place to raise our kids. At that point, we were just planning and we felt Ogallala was the place to raise our kids and give them the best quality of life. Ogallala has a very safe environment where a kid can run and play free."
EXPERIENCE NEBRASKA VIDEOS
In June 2016, a team of Hear Nebraska journalists visited 12 communities throughout Greater Nebraska in order to help tell their stories. Along the way, we asked young residents and entrepreneurs why they choose to raise families, start businesses and enjoy recreation in their respective small-town environments.
NEBRASKA STAR PARTY
Stargazers from across the U.S. gather to observe the night sky at Merritt Reservoir near Valentine during the annual Nebraska Star Party. This event draws hobbyists seeking to escape light pollution in the sanctity of the Sandhills where there are some of the darkest skies in the nation.
WHY YORK COUNTY
Cheree Folts, Director of Parks and Recreation for York, has recently been featured in York County Development Corporation's (YCDC) first talent initiative video focused on Why York County. The videos highlight the success of local community members and the career benefits they have experienced by living in York County, Nebraska.
LINCOLN. WE CHOSE IT.
The Lincoln Chamber serves as Lincoln's lead business organization championing our innovative, bustling business community. We are a convener and collaborator who brings all voices together to grow our city and move it forward.
AT HOME IN GREATER NEBRASKA – MEGAN HELBERG
"The pull of the Sandhills and a connection I felt to this land. I want to be a part of preserving this way of life, yet also helping my community navigate what is ahead."
ARTIST PROFILE: TRAGIC MARTHA
Tragic Martha's Kim Nuss and Sarah Bailey talk about their experience playing music in rural Nebraska, up-and-coming creative communities and why they hope to inspire others in a special Good Living Tour artist profile.
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MADELINE'S GOOD LIFE STORY
Nebraska is anything but a flyover state for Madeline Sullivan. She was born in Omaha, raised in Omaha and even attended college in Omaha. When she graduated with a degree in aviation, though, she was ready to take flight.
KUSH'S GOOD LIFE STORY
Khushbaht (Kush) Addulloev has lived in Lincoln, Nebraska for the past 15 years. He's been a Nebraskan for more than half of his life, but it's only by chance that he ended up here at all.
WHY DO WE LIVE IN SMALL TOWNS?
"On the last day of summer school our son, eight year-old Trey, was walking home from the grade school. You can see the school from our house. Tori, my wife, happened to be outside and she saw Trey heading home. She watched as he walked towards our house, all of his summer school papers clutched in his hands."
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BUILDING FOR BETTER –
JASON HIRSCHFELD
Jason Hirschfeld seems to be a naturally born educator. That's why it's surprising to find out that his path to teaching wasn't so clear. However, what was never a doubt, was that he wanted to live and raise his family where he grew up, York County.
ADVENTURES OF A RURAL RUNNER
"I found myself looking forward to the time out of the house. I loved being in the sunshine and fresh air and really took the time to enjoy the beauty of my surroundings. A hawk sitting on a fence post. The smell of alfalfa. The deer running across the road in front of me."
YOUNG NEBRASKANS CAN LIVE AND WORK ANYWHERE.
"Why are more and more people in their 30s and 40s choosing to live in or near our smaller communities? The 2010 Census shows that 53 of Nebraska's most rural counties — those that do not have a town of at least 2,500 residents — had a net in-migration in this particular age cohort."
At Eat Restaurant in Dodge, Nebraska, population 600, chef serves small-town food with a big-city twist
EXPERIENCE RURAL NEBRASKA BEAUTY UP CLOSE BY "GRAVEL GRINDING"
"On our bicycle ride to Gallagher Lake, I was most amazed by the absence of background noise. No cars whizzing by. No rumble of passing trucks leaving wind-blown riders in their wake."
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Madeline Sullivan
Her interest in transportation policy brought her to Washington, D.C., where she worked for Senator Deb Fischer as a transportation intern. She worked with the legislative staff on transportation issues like shipping and railroads and wrote summaries for the senator about issues currently being addressed by the senate.
After five months of the big city, she was ready to come home to the Big O to be back with her family and friends.
"I had lived in Omaha my entire life, so leaving was a bit difficult for me because I really love it," Madeline said. "While I was in D.C., I realized that D.C. definitely wasn't the place I wanted to be."
While still living in D.C., she interviewed with Jet Linx, a membership-based private jet company located in Omaha. Madeline had interned at the company while on the flight team at the University of Nebraska Omaha.
"I had a really good connection with them," she said.
Madeline is currently a fleet optimization specialist at Jet Linx, where she works with their customer service team and operators to schedule flights for their members.
Madeline loves the wide-open spaces Nebraska affords its residents. Some days she'll just get in her car and drive—or even get in a plane and fly. Since getting her pilot's license at 18, Madeline has logged more than 100 hours of flight time. For her, Nebraska isn't in the middle of nowhere, it's the middle of everywhere.
"Since Omaha has always been my home base, it's always been a place I've set my roots and I can just do my traveling from there," Madeline said. "It's a good place to be, and leave from, and then come back to."
Kush Abdulloev
Kush was born and raised in Tajikistan until he was 15, when he was prepared to move to Colorado by himself as part of a business education exchange student program. When his original host family was unable to take him in as planned, he ended up staying with a family in Lincoln.
"I consider them my American family," Kush said.
While his move to Nebraska may have been coincidence, Kush's decision to stay was anything but.
"I have had nothing but good experiences here," Kush said. "I love the community in Lincoln."
Kush met his wife in a philosophy class at Southeast Community College, and the couple is now raising their 5-year-old daughter in the city where they met. Initially, Kush says, he didn't intend to stay in the state after graduating, but the career opportunities proved too good to pass up.
Kush has worked in marketing and human resources at Spreetail, an ecommerce company, for seven years. Between the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development, which Kush worked with on incentives while Spreetail was opening its new offices, and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, which provides a great talent pool, Kush has found that business in Nebraska is booming.
"I think the business climate is very supportive of growth," he said.
In his role as a recruiter at Spreetail, Kush has struggled to get out-of-staters to consider Lincoln due to misconceptions about Nebraska, but once they see the vibrant downtown atmosphere and feel the sense of growth throughout the city, he said most peoples' perceptions change.
"People are surprised how awesome Lincoln is," said Kush, noting the city's quality trails, parks, libraries and restaurants as some of his favorite parts of life in Nebraska—after the people, of course.
When he's not busy with work and family, Kush also meets twice a month with his TeamMate. Kush says he's trying to give back to the community in Lincoln that he's always felt supported by.

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CrimeNews
Kidnapped man found bound in trunk
By Jeff Shuttleworth :: Bay City News May 23, 2015
An Oakland man who was kidnapped for ransom on Thursday night was found safe in a nearby city Friday morning locked in the trunk of a car when officers arrested two suspects in the incident, police said.
The victim, a single male adult, had his hands and feet bound by the suspects but only suffered minor injuries and is now at home with family members, according to Officer Frank Bonifacio.
Lt. Nishant Joshi said the victim told police he didn't know why he was kidnapped but authorities believe he was targeted. He said police are trying to determine if there was any prior relationship between the victim and the two suspects.
Joshi said the man was kidnapped for at least 10 hours but police were able to use technology to track the suspects to a neighboring city at about 8 a.m. Friday. When officers tried to stop the suspects' car they sped off and led police on a chase, he said. However, the suspects' crashed into another car and police were able to arrest them, according to Joshi.
Officers heard sounds coming from the trunk of the suspects' car and when they opened the trunk they found the victim, who was bound, he said.
Joshi and Bonifacio declined to release further details about the incident, such as the amount of money the alleged kidnappers were seeking, saying it's still under investigation and they're looking into the possibility that additional suspects were involved.
Joshi said the victim's family members alerted police last night because the victim wasn't at a place where they had expected him to be.
He said the investigation will look into the possibility that the suspects have committed other kidnappings. Police aren't releasing the suspects' names at this time.
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Matt Berninger is a man who wrestles with his demons and soaks his tales of defeat, loss, and inadequacy in a sea of wine. On past efforts by The National – most notably 2005's Alligator – Berninger's pocket poems have been carried on spindly, spiny legs of brash noise and swirling orchestration prodded along by the simple machine-gun accuracy of Bryan Deffendorf's drumming. In the past, he's allowed himself to come unhinged. On Trouble Will Find me, though, The National construct cagey, nervous, buttoned-up songs that feel one shutter shy of shaking loose from their moorings.
The threat is ever present, and the fact that it never quite comes to fruition makes Trouble Will Find Me a haunting, emotionally dense album that never quite finds catharsis amid all its handwringing. On Don't Swallow The Cap, Berninger laments: "I have only two emotions / careful fear and dead devotion." These two emotions are prominently on display throughout the album as the listener follows the confessional trail of a man stripping off his suit and tie and stumbling down the beach only to collapse into the sand before the tide can carry him out to sea.
The foreboding melancholy of Bryce and Aaron Dessner's atmospheric guitars creates a tension with the beauty and simplicity of the arrangements on many of the album's tracks. Berninger alternates between his trademark hangdog baritone and a new higher register melodic approach; he's traded in the pugilist's pacing of Alligator and Boxer, allowing instead for the sadness, longing, and anger in his lyrics comes through with all the medicated precision of a morphine drip. On the album's punchier songs – the pounding, driving Sea Of Love and the chugging, oil-slick Graceless – he comes across as a man who lives underwater, looking up at the wavering surface of the world outside with the agoraphobe's consternation.
The album opens with the slow-burning I Should Live In Salt, which finds Berninger going through a litany of miscommunication with the refrain "You should know me better than that". Demons has a frantic, manic quality to it but Berninger's rumbling baritone keeps things appropriately morose as he recounts the mysteries of "alligators in the sewers" and "the worried talk to God". Heavenfaced has a wintry precision to it, built on piano and plucked guitar.
On Slipped, Berninger traces the path of a broken relationship, promising that this time, "I will not spill my guts out," and that "I won't need any help to be lonely when you leave me". Pink Rabbits hangs on a simple piano line as Berninger waltzes through tales of falling apart from the metaphorical point of view of a "white girl in a crowd of white girls in the park" and "a television version of a person with a broken heart". And the album's closer, Hard To Find, brings everything to a close with an invocation and a lyric re-appropriated from the Violent Femmes. The dismissive refrain – "They can all just kiss off into the air" – takes on a dejected, defeated quality that leaves the album spinning and unfinished, waiting for another listen.
Trouble Will Find Me is a collection of waves that never break. And following in the footsteps 2009's High Violet, it finds The National shouldering the weight of the world and nearly collapsing beneath it, but doing so with unmatched grace and a steady hand. While catharsis never comes, there are glimpses of light coming through at the edges, and a sense of perfect order among the chaos.


This study presents an application of optimization algorithm to design of reinforced concrete (RC) slab under impact load. Firstly, a novel stochastic search algorithm termed discrete particle swarm optimization (DPSO) and its improvement is explained to obtain multiple optimal solutions. Then, the newly developed algorithm is applied to optimization design of RC slab under impact load. In this procedure, FE analysis is employed to evaluate the dynamic behavior of RC slab. As a result, possibility and reliability of optimization design of RC slab under impact load was demonstrated. Keywords: discrete particle swarm optimization, RC slab, impact load. 1 Introduction In order to design structures which can resist impact/impulsive load, it is necessary to investigate the index for structural safety. Especially in case an impact resistance performance is examined by using numerical analysis, it is necessary to make sure the influence of analytical parameters on results. However, it is extremely difficult to carry out these procedures because impact/impulsive behavior of concrete structures are very complicated. In practical structural optimization design, the genetic algorithms (GAs) , as powerful and applicable stochastic search and optimization algorithms, are finding increasing use for solving combinatorial problem.
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As you know, technology is the future and it is getting bigger and bigger every day. We know that more than 90% of all homeowners start their home search on the internet. But do you know that smartphones are the wave of the future? Smartphone sales have soared and have now surpassed PC sales. What this means is that technology is at everyone's fingertips and for the most part, in everyone's pocket. According to emarketer, as of August of 2011, 45.6% of the population and 58% of mobile phone users in the United States have smartphones.
Considering that our world is technologically driven, Red Oak Real Estate Group must also be. When you are selling your home, your home will be exposed to more than 30 different websites for potential buyers to find your home. With homeowner approval, we will also take a video walk-thru of your home and post on YouTube and Craigslist. Today, people are driven by visual images and videos are an extremely powerful method to market your home. We will also send out a professional photographer to capture your home through still images.
By completing these steps and using this form of marketing, Red Oak Real Estate Group is able to showcase your home in different venues to many different buyers, which enhances the ability of a shorter marketing time.


I'm looking for someone who would be my friend. I'm a university student. And my major is Media information.
I always have a smile that makes you happy. If you wanna feel my positive energy, just contact me.
I have many hobbies. I like dancing, traveling, listening to music and writing.
I'm an amateur waacking dancer. And I've been to UK, France, Netherland, Switzerland, Italy, Hongkong, Taiwan, Guam.
If we have the same hobby, We can be a friend easily.
And especially I know lots of hot places in Seoul. So I can recommend you good places to go shopping or see the night view or eat Korean traditional food.
Let's go to the past of Korea! We will walk along the Samcheong-dong street. The street is very calm and traditional.
And we will have hamburger steak for lunch.
After lunch, We will go to Korea's old street in the National Folk Museum of Korea. The old street reproduces the street of Seoul in the 70's, 80's.
You can see a barber shop, a coffee shop, a comic book shop, a photo studio. And we will go to Gyeongbokgung Palace. The palace is so big and wide. So, we need to walk a lot.
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New 'annus horribilis' could strengthen Monarchy says expert
Daniel Morie November 28, 2021
The Queen has suffered another 'annus horribilis' in 2021, according to a new documentary, but experts believe her struggles over the last year could actually strengthen the monarchy.
The monarch, 95, has been blighted with tragedies over the last 12 months – with husband Prince Philip dying in April, and her son Prince Andrews facing questions over his controversial friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in 2019, while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges.
Along with health complications, the royal has also faced family fallouts, with grandson Prince Harry moving to Montecito, California, with his wife Meghan Markle, and the reportedly fraught relationship between the prince and his older brother William.
Charles Anson, the Queen's press secretary between 1990 and 1997, made the claims in new documentary 2021: The Queen's Horrible Year, which aired last night on Channel 5.
The Queen, pictured with a walking stick here in October 2021 attending a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey in London, has had a tough 2021
Despite a fraught year, multiple commentators believe the monarchy may emerge stronger, thanks to how Her Majesty has tackled many difficulties, including family in-fighting. The royal family, including 'feuding' brothers Harry and William, are seen in 2019 at Trooping The Colour
A major crisis facing the Monarchy controversy generated by Prince Andrew's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Prince Andrew has denied all allegations made against him
It branded 2021 another 'annus horribilis' – the phrase Queen Elizabeth famously used to describe 1992, which saw a major fire blaze through Windsor Castle, as well as the breakdown of Princess Anne and Prince Andrew's marriages.
The new programme, which charted theroyal's tumultuous year, featured a number of prominent royal commentators and insiders.
Among them was Charles Anson, the Queen's press secretary between 1990 and 1997.
Addressing the issue of whether the 'new annus horribilis' will weaken or strengthen the Monarchy, he said: 'The strength of our monarchy is that it is able to adapt.
'It's changing and I think providing the values are still there, it often changes for the better.'
Agreeing, Stewart Purvis, CBE, a former TV executive and documentary producer, added: 'In the last year, the Queen has lost her husband [and] she's got a grandson who is semi-detached.
Among the issues faced by the Queen is the fall out between Princes Harry and William, pictured here with wives Meghan and Kate in 2018
The Queen, snapped here with son Prince Charles at a tree-planting ceremony in October, which kicked off her Platinum Jubilee celebrations, was described as a 'unifying figure'
'But she has symbolised so much of what we hope for from a royal family that, in a sense, I think the respect for her is stronger than ever.
'I think the future of the Royal Family is more secure as a result of the way she's steered us through these difficult months.'
Journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil added that the Queen has been a 'rallying call' as well as a 'unifying figure' for the nation.
'She has been a figure of love for the nation as well,' he said,' as well as a figure of common sense.
'That wasn't always true in previous crises. This time she's come through with flying colours.'
The Queen blamed herself for the Royal Family's woes in the 'annus horribilis' of 1992 which saw two marriage splits as well as a devastating fire at Windsor Castle, according to a royal expert
Last year a royal expert claimed the Queen blamed herself for the Royal Family's woes in the 'annus horribilis' of 1992.
The year of misfortune bought marriage splits for Prince Charles and Prince Andrew as well as a devastating fire at Windsor Castle which destroyed 115 rooms.
The revelations emerged during ITV's Inside The Crown: Secrets of the Royals.
Sarah Gristwood, who is an author and historian, said: 'It was like slap, slap, slap across the face of the Royal Family, it just didn't stop.
'The Queen herself is reported to have said to a friend, "Where did I go wrong?".'
The Queen made a speech on the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne during which she described 1992 as annus horribilis – Latin for horrible year.
In November 1992, a fire broke out at Windsor Castle that destroyed 115 rooms. It is thought that the blaze started in Queen Victoria's Private Chapel where a faulty spotlight ignited a curtain next to the altar
Prince Andrew and his then wife Sarah Ferguson (pictured on their wedding day) decided to legally split in 1992 after six years of marriage
In November 1992 a fire broke out at Windsor Castle that destroyed 115 rooms.
Prince Andrew and his then wife Sarah Ferguson also decided to legally split in 1992 after six years of marriage.
Similarly, the direct heir to the throne, Prince Charles, separated from Princess Diana in 1992.
Meanwhile, Princess Anne, the Queen's only daughter, divorced from Captain Mark Phillips in 1992.
Similarly, the direct heir to the throne, Prince Charles, also separated from Princess Diana in 1992
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Fast bowling talent and Pakistan are synonymous in nature. Mohammed Wasim Jnr is the latest speedster cherry-picked to don the green star on his chest, as he made his international debut in the first T20I against West Indies. He trumpeted his arrival with the prized scalp of Chris Gayle, who drilled a slower ball straight down long-on's throat.
Having represented Islamabad United in the Pakistan Super League, Wasim Jr has nabbed 12 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 28 and an economy rate of 8.40. Still early days into his professional career, the 19-year old pacer has featured in five first-class and six List A games.
Debutant Mohammad Wasim Jnr, the 19-year-old right-arm pacer, gets his T20I cap from bowling coach Waqar Younis 🧢#HarHaalMainCricket | #BackTheBoysInGreen | #WIvPAK pic.twitter.com/sagmnD7tHy
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 28, 2021


When it comes to travelling, why do we stop at just the regular sightseeing spots? The world is our oyster and it has so much more to offer in terms of bizarre travel spots and weird buildings. Architectural marvels abound in the world- some which make our jaws drop, some which shocked us, some which will surprise us and some which are just plain bizarre! Eccentricities are aplenty in every city's skyline- it's only a matter of research and time before all of them come out into the mainstream for everyone to visit! So get adventurous and check out these weird and bizarre architectural marvels from all across the world.


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A familly
Presence in France
Initial contacts
An international friendship
Serving parishes
French councils
the challenge of masculinity
The spirit of chivalry
Masculine spirituality
establishing a council
INITIAL contactS with france
France's history with the Knights of Columbus dates back to World War I, when the American army was sent to reinforce allied troops in Europe. As part of that effort, numerous supply stations and shelters were set up in France to assist the troops and local populations.
At the end of November 1918, the Knights of Columbus held a Te Deum mass that drew thousands of believers to L'Église de la Madeleine (Church of St. Mary Magdalene), along with France's senior civilian, military and religious authorities.
Pilgrimages were organized to various French sites such as Lourdes or the Saint Martin route in Tours.
The congregation in Verdun presented the Knights of Columbus with a relic of an ostensorium in tribute to the Knights' active presence during WW I.
Marshal Ferdinand Foch, a devout Catholic and war hero, was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus.
In 1919, several hundred Knights embarked upon a pilgrimage to visit France (Paris, Versailles, Verdun and Metz) and to meet with religious and lay leaders.
On this occasion, the French Republic awarded the Legion of Honor to the greater Knights of Columbus family, in appreciation for services rendered during the First World War.
In November 2017, to commemorate 100 years of its presence in France, the Knights of Columbus sponsored the production of a major sound and lights show, entitled Dame de Cœur, designed to celebrate Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral and the relevance of its cultural and spiritual message.
Knights of Columbus encourages the French to continually strive to assimilate their spiritual and intellectual heritage, not as a source of pride, but as part of their duty to educate other nations.
established PRESENCE IN FRANCE
Other Catholic leaders in France have subsequently worked with the Knights of Columbus (such as Jean Vanier and Professor Jerome Lejeune).
Since 2013, Knights of Columbus has sponsored several hundred veterans and wounded military personnel for the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes. This participation facilitated initial contacts with French laypeople.
The establishment of the first Knights of Columbus councils in France was officially announced in August 2016 at the Annual Convention in Toronto.
To date, fourteen parish councils have been set up in France with about 220 members in eight dioceses.
Numerous other projects are being developed under the impetus of a passionate commitment to community service and missionary discipleship.
The founder's vision is relevant still today: serving families, supporting priests and the parish, and promoting evangelization.
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« Joseph menait une lutte intérieure.
Dans ce combat, il a entendu la voix de Dieu : Mais lève-toi !
Ce lève-toi a été prononcé tant de fois, au début d'une mission,
dans la Bible. Lève-toi ! Prends Marie, amène-la chez toi.
Prends la situation en charge : prends cette situation en main et va de l'avant.
Joseph n'est pas allé chez ses amis pour se réconforter, il n'est pas allé
voir le psychiatre pour interpréter le songe … non : il a cru.
Il est allé de l'avant. Il a pris la situation en main. »
Pape François,
Homélie Sainte Marthe, 18 décembre 2017
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Fly Well, Captain Jim
Twenty minutes to get to the airport, and I am wolfing down a fried chicken sandwich while it leaks coleslaw and orangey secret sauce all over my plate. Although I hate being late, crossing "Hattie B's Hot Chicken" off my Nashville list is worth the extra ounce of stress.
When we make it to the gate, the flight attendants are handing out blue and yellow-neon frosted cupcakes. Apparently this will be the farewell flight for our pilot, Captain Jim, after a distinguished 35-year flying career.
As we prepare for takeoff, the man himself takes the microphone to confess how embarrassing it is to have such a fuss made over him by his flight crew. But he is not fooling anyone; he is clearly pleased.
After beverages, Captain Jim's bio is distributed, printed on heavyweight stationery, his face beaming sagely out from under his captain's hat. I rub the luxurious paper between my thumb and forefinger as I read about his naval career, all the different kinds of planes he's flown, and what he considers his proudest accomplishment: helping Alaska transition to a completely paperless flight deck.
At some point, the flight attendant invites us to write down our questions about being a pilot, which Captain Jim might answer if he deems them worthy. Incentivized by the promise of a mystery prize, I write down two questions:
What was your most surprising in-flight moment?;
When was the time you felt the coolest for being able to say, "I'm a pilot"?
I scribble down my seat number and hand the paper to the flight attendant, who seems genuinely honored to be collecting these questions for her captain.
Then, muffled by my sound-canceling headphones, Captain Jim's voice comes on to say something about weather patterns and Mexico. I turn to the guy next to me, who is returning home to Seattle from a trip to Ireland with all his adult siblings in honor of his mother's 75th birthday. Together, the family and I take up two whole rows.
"Did he just say we're going to Mexico?" I ask.
"No, we nearly went to Mexico," he corrects, "to avoid that nasty weather pattern. And now we have to land in Boise, to refuel the plane."
I consider this for a moment. "Do you think he's kidding?"
"Maybe," the brother offers. After a moment, he shows me on his internet-equipped phone that our flight is scheduled to land in Seattle after the last connecting flight to SF, and I groan. He proceeds to look up flights to Oakland, which is sweet but equally fruitless.
Suddenly, I hear my seat number announced to the entire plane as Captain Jim decides to share his most surprising in-flight moments:
(1) a fire in the cockpit; (2) an emergency landing in a cow pasture in Iowa; and (3) that time a mouse crawled up his co-pilot's pant leg.
And as for the time he felt coolest saying he was a pilot? Of course: "The first time."
Awesomely, my dual questions generate TWO prizes, and I give one of my victorious chocolate bars to my neighborly brother-sister duo.
Touching down in Idaho, the attendants joke that Captain Jim just had to get one more landing in. As we taxi to the gate, the plane is bombarded by streams of water gushing from waiting firetrucks with all their lights ablaze - there to celebrate the end of a legendary career. When we finally land in Seattle, more firetrucks are there to greet us with more showers.
I shake Captain Jim's hand on the way out, thinking of all the pilots who have delivered me safely to various places around the world; and to whom I've never given more than a cursory thought. I ask him what he'll do now that he's retiring. He says: "I suppose I'll do a lot more fishing."
We find a cheap hotel nearby and return to SeaTac a few hours later for the first flight out. There is no celebration this time; just business as usual.
Back in my city, I take BART to 16th street and hop directly into a Lyft; thinking about the countless stories that are being lived right now, in this moment, all around us.
My driver, a cheerful 70-year-old man named Jess, is delighted to learn that my name is also Jess. I tell him about Captain Jim, and we reflect on how easy it is to be totally oblivious to other people's stories -- until the flight attendant makes you stop, and consider your pilot.
Stepping out at CCA, a glance at my watch tells me I am one minute late, versus the fifteen I'd predicted. I ask the security guard to direct me to N9, and walk into a roomful of art school seniors, a week away from their first professional showcase.
One of them glances up, sees the look on my face, and says "yes" to assure me I'm in the right place.
I smile in relief and gratitude, shake the professor's hand when he appears, walk to the whiteboard, pick up a marker, and take a deep breath.
"Hello! My name is Jessica. We're here to talk about story."


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2014 - 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet Corvette C7
by Alina Moore, on August 20, 2014, 11:00
After months of speculation, spy shots and "leaked" 3-D images raising the anticipation level and the excitement of the fanboy in us, here it is folks, The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, and yes, the iconic Stingray name is back since it was last seen in the C3 'Vette.
As promised, Chevrolet has taken off the wraps of what's arguably one of its most highly anticipated cars. This is the day we at TopSpeed have been waiting for since all of this C7 talk started.
Rather than calling it the "Corvette," Chevy boldly calls it the "New Corvette." Calling it "new" is absolutely correct, as everything on the car is brand new. From a new design to a new powertrain to a brand new interior, Chevrolet has revolutionized every nook and cranny of the `Vette. But it still has that modern Corvette philosophy that has been retained for the past six generations, maybe even made it better.
Updated 04/27/2015: Chevrolet announced a series of upgrades for the 2016 Corvette Stingray, including some new design packages and new technologies.
Continue reading to enjoy our full review and check out whether we were impressed by the all new 'Vette or if we think Chevy could've done better.
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Quarter Mile time:
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TopSpeed Driving Impression
The 2014 Stingray is still in very short supply, but we managed to get our hands on one a few minutes and took it out for a short cruise. In just the short time we had with the car, we can tell you that the Stingray drives like just like a Corvette should.
The seven-speed gearbox is smoother than any Corvette gearbox to date, and that new LT1 V-8 has just as much pin-you-in-your-seat power as last year's model, and with better fuel economy — win-win.
The model we tested had the Z51 track package installed, which includes a dry-sump oil system, tire temperature sensors, an electronic limited-slip diff, integral braking, transmission and differential cooling, and upgraded wheels, brakes and tires. This gave us the best opportunity to see exactly what the top-line 2014 Corvette — to date — can do.
The biggest improvement for us is the cabin. The new interior is superb and finally feels "Corvette exclusive" instead of being a bunch of bits and pieces pulled from various GM part bins. Watch the above video for some on-the-go impressions... The Corvette is cool again!
Design does have some inspiration from the Stingray Concept
This aspect definitely deserves a separate section of its own. Unlike the design of the Corvette C6 which was merely a C5 with a facelift, the C7's was designed from scratch. It does have some inspiration from the Stingray Concept, both in design as well as the name it carries.
The front end embraces an all-new design that looks even more visceral than ever before. At a certain angle, the car sports an evil smile that does suit its nature. The headlights are new with the industry-standard LED daytime lights. The front does look really good, but we can't help but notice the eerily striking resemblance to the SRT Viper. But it's not all that controversial, unlike the rear end.
The rear end is all vents and tailpipes. It has received a very aggressive styling that competitors can drool at when the Stingray blazes past them. The quadruple taillights stay true to the Corvette tradition, but the trapezoidal design has a slight inspiration from the Camaro. Like the recent `Vettes, the Stingray sports large trumpet-like quad tailpipes bolted nicely in the center of the rear valence.
The resemblance to other competitors doesn't stop with the front end. Coming to the side profile, it clearly has elements of the Nissan GT-R and Ferrari all mashed up into one, but it doesn't wander away from the actual shark-like design of the original Stingray. It's again all aggressive with creases and slashes here and there, like a Dolph Lundgren character after being beaten up by villains. Then again, when a hero is beaten up, it's only then he gains the power to kill the villain — a movie cliché.
With vents all over, including a massive one up front, and the aerodynamic design, the new 'Vette has a low drag coefficient and stays planted to the ground. Thanks to the carefully sculpted creases and fenders, it also dispels air without a sweat.
To sum it up, the design is absolutely visceral, jaw-dropping and arguably the best Corvette ever made. Though it has certain elements of its competition, it's still instantly recognizable as a Corvette (or rather the "new" Corvette).
Changes for 2015
There are several new appearance options and new exterior looks for the 2015 Stingray, and though they don't change the car's basic design style, the options help customers create their own personalized car with a unique look. First up are two all-new colors: Shark Grey Metallic and Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic, which replace Cyber Grey and Lime Rock Green.
The next big change is the addition of the Pacific Design Package. It bundles a ton of smaller packages together into one big visual update. The changes include a visible carbon-fiber roof panel with body-colored surrounds; the Carbon Fiber Package; the Carbon Flash Full-Length Dual Racing Stripes Package; the Carbon Flash Badge Package; Carbon Flash license plate holder; Carbon Flash-painted outside mirrors and rear spoiler; Z51-sytle Satin Black wheels with red stripes; front and rear black splash guards; red-painted brake calipers; the Competition Sport bucket seats; carbon-fiber instrument panel trim; custom sill plates and premium carpeted floor mats with the Stingray logo, and a gray indoor car cover with crossed flags logo to cover it all up.
If you're looking to add the Pacific Design Package, you'll have to order the Jet Black or Adrenaline Red interior with the exterior color of Shark Grey Metallic, Arctic White, Blade Silver Metallic, Black, or Torch Red.
Some of the smaller options newly available are the Carbon Fiber Ground Effects Package, five-spoke black aluminum wheels, black machined aluminum wheels, and the ZF1 Appearance Package. The ZF1 package includes many of the Z51 Performance Package appearance extras without the added performance go-fast bits under the hood and fender wells.
Finally, a dealer-installed clear protective coat can be applied to protect all that paintwork.
New for 2015:
Wheels, 5-spoke, Black aluminum, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) front and 19" x 10 " (48.3 cm x 25.4 cm)
Wheels, Black machined aluminum, 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm) front and 19" x 10" (48.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rear
Wheels, Z51-style Satin Black with Red stripe aluminum 19" (48.3 cm) front and 20" (50.8 cm) rear
Black and Silver Custom Valve Stem Package with crossed flag logo, Genuine Corvette Accessory
Much like 2015, the 2016 model year brought an array of updates and added options, as well as three appearance bundles, dubbed Design Packages.
Two new exterior colors have been added to last year's palette. Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat replaced Velocity Yellow, while Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat displaced Crystal Red Tintcoat. Customers selecting the Carbon Flash badge option should know it deletes the chrome bar on the front grille. Likewise, the carbon-fiber hood option gained a visible weave section. Chevy also added a new wheel design that can be had in either silver, black, machined or chrome.
As for the design packages, they each come with their own exterior and interior colors, wheel selections, and options. The Twilight Blue Design Package includes Shark Gray, Blade Silver, Arctic White and Night Race Blue exterior colors. Other features include a blue top and Shark Gray tonneau inserts for convertible models, Shark Gray side vents, polished motorsport wheels and either black or gray brake calipers. A red, white and blue tri-color stripe is available for customers wanting the U.S. flag on their cars.
Moving over to the Spice Red Design Package, exterior colors include Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat, Shark Gray, Blade Silver, and Arctic White, while the soft-top for convertibles is Spice Red. Polished motorsport wheels are standard with the bundle.
The Jet Black Suede Design Package is the most well-equipped option. Buyers can choose between Black, Blade Silver, Arctic White or Torch Red for the exterior, but they're stuck with a black top for convertible models. The wheels are finished in satin black with red stripes and hide red brake calipers. This one also received Carbon Flash badges and satin black hood extractor and graphics.
Twilight Blue Design Package
Spice Red Design Package
Jet Black Suede Design Package
Two new exterior colors: Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat and Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat
New standard wheel design offered in silver, black, black machined and chrome
Carbon Flash badge option deletes the chrome bar on the front grille
Carbon Fiber Hood option features a visible weave section
Exterior Specifications:
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
Standard Exterior Features (1LT)
5-spoke, Silver-painted aluminum 18-by-8.5-inch front wheels and 19-by-10-inch rear wheels
Tires, P245/40ZR18 front and P285/35ZR19 rear, performance, run flat (STD)
Carbon-fiber, body-color, removable roof panel
High intensity discharge (HID), Xenon headlights, LED park and turn signals and Daytime Running Lamps
Heated power-adjustable mirrors
Peaceful and cozy, yet has a subtle aggressiveness that the driver will look forward to.
Chevrolet has a track record of making one of the worst interiors for the Corvette over the years. Do they maintain that track record with the new Corvette C7? In a nutshell , absolutely Absolutely not!
It's a significant departure from the bland, second-class interior that people got even after paying a fortune for an iconic supercar. What a relief...
Cheap plastic that used to dominate the C6's interior is now replaced with a soft-touch material and leather everywhere. Unlike the bland seats of the C6, the Stingray C7 sports two types: a base version and a body-hugging Sport Competition seat.
The aggressive design doesn't stop with the exterior. The interior now looks peaceful and cozy, yet has a subtle aggressiveness to it that the driver would look forward to planting his bottom in every day. The Stingray's interior is more driver-focused now, as all of the controls and the navigation system are angled towards him.
Also available on the 2014 Stingray is an advanced cluster display that allows the driver to customize the display to show only the information that is important at that time, using preset "themes." Each theme changes the display to only highlight the data that you need to achieve the task at hand. The customizable features are as follows:
Tour theme: This is the base display that shows when the Stingray is in Weather, Eco, or Tour drive mode. This display provides essential vehicle information drivers want for commuting or long-distance driving and includes key vehicle information and multimedia displays.
Sport theme: This theme shows up when the Stingray is in Sport mode. It is designed to recall the classic sports-car experience, with a single, radial tachometer dominating the display.
Track theme: Drawing inspiration from the cluster from the Corvette Racing C6.R, this theme is designed to optimize your on-track experience.. It includes a "hockey stick" style tachometer, large gear indicator and shift lights.
Adjustable redline: All themes feature an adjusting redline that shows the suggested maximum engine speed as low as 3,500 rpm when the engine is cold.
Tachometer 'halo': – When the Sport theme is activated, a ring around the tachometer turns from yellow to amber to red as engine speed increases.
Shift lights: – With the cluster in its Track theme, a set of shift lights, which were influenced by the C6.R, transition from green to yellow to blue and flash at redline, providing an easy-to-see shift notification at high speeds.
Friction-bubble/cornering force: The friction bubble that displays lateral and longitudinal G-forces allows drivers to measure how close they are to the Stingray's limits.
Tire temperature gauge: This system uses the tire pressure monitoring system to measure the tire temperature and display it on the cluster.
Acceleration timer: This display allows you to measure the acceleration time of the Stingray, from the typical 0-to-60 mph time to a 70-to-100 mph time.
Lap timer: Allows you to measure a lap time on a course and display it.
The interior is by far the best interior that has been made for the Corvette and, frankly speaking, the best interior we've ever seen in an American car. It brings build quality and suppleness to the table, an aspect that Europeans have been flaunting for years.
The interior of the 2015 Vette isn't going unchanged either. A new suede and quilted headliner became available later in the year, though it strangely cannot be combined with the Corvette Museum Delivery option. (Seems odd that the delivery destination defines what options are available.) Though not new, the sueded microfiber-wrapped upper interior trim package is now standard equipment with the 3LT trim package.
In the electronics department, the 10th-generation OnStar now includes 4G with Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities for mobile communications, while the Performance Data and Video Recorder is now available, though it requires Chevy MyLink with Navigation.
Chevrolet integrated its Performance Data Recorder into its Valet Mode. The Valet Mode now not only allows you to lock all interior storage and disable the infotainment system via a four-digit pin, but for 2015 the Performance Data Recorder also takes an HD video with audio and captures all the performance data while the car is in the care of a valet. Now you will know if the valet took your baby to a local track while you were enjoying dinner. See the video above to see how it works.
The interior gets a tad sportier for the 2016 model year, with the inclusion of a flat-bottom steering wheel. New options include two-tone GT seats in either leather or suede, and red or yellow stitching for 3LT trims with the Jet Black interior.
As for the Design Packages, each come with different features of their own. The Twilight Blue offers a Twilight Blue interior, while the Spice Red sports a Spice Red cabin. Lastly, the Jet Black Suede features Jet Black upholstery, steering wheel and shifter in sueded microfiber, and a carbon-fiber trim plate.
Standard Interior Features (1LT)
Dual, eight-inch configurable driver/infotainment screens
Next-generation Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system and rear vision camera
Bose nine-speaker audio system with SiriusXM Satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and SD card and auxiliary input jack
Power tilt/telescope steering wheel
Lightweight magnesium seat frames
Eight-way power seat adjustment
Suede quilted headliner, Genuine Corvette Accessory
OnStar Gen 10 with 4G and Wi-Fi hotspot4
Performance data and video recorder
Flat-bottom steering wheel
Available two-tone GT seats – red or gray – offered in leather or suede
Red or yellow stitching option offered on Stingray 3LT Jet Black interior
Power-cinch feature for coupe hatch and convertible trunk latches
Front curb view parking camera offered on Stingray 2LT/3LT
The one aspect that has added weight to the word "iconic" is its performance. The beast under the hood is an all new direct-injection 6.2-liter small-block V-8 engine dubbed the LT1. It produces 460 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 465 pound-feet of torque at 4,600 rpm, with the available performance exhaust system and 455 horsepower and 460 pound-feet with the standard exhaust system.
To cope with stringent carbon emissions and fuel efficiency regulations, the Corvette Stingray sports an Active Fuel Management system that will shut down four cylinders, leaving the`Vette with a 3.1-liter 4-pot engine for fuel efficiency when V-8 power isn't needed . The engine will also feature direct injection and variable valve timing to help it use less fuel.
When equipped with the all-new seven-speed manual transmission, the new Corvette delivers a an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway. Also, when "Tour" mode is activated, the model delivers 28 mpg on the highway and when the "Eco" mode is activated it delivers 30 mpg on the highway.
Thanks to the weight savings of the new aluminum chassis, and a carbon-fiber hood and roof, plus that mighty V-8, the 'Vette Stingray sprints from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds and to an anticipated top speed of 180 to 190 mph. Even in the base trim, the Stingray packs a punch, so imagine the personality of its brother, the Corvette Stingray Z51.
Transferring all that raw power is a brand new seven-speed manual gearbox with Active Rev Matching, which anticipates gear selections and matches engine speed for perfect shifts every time. Even with the seventh gear, the transmission isn't a very significant upgrade, considering the fact that the gear ratios are still the same as the C6 — the 7th cog kept just for better fuel economy. Additionally, you can opt for a six-speed, paddle-shifted automatic transmission.
The list of changes for the mechanical bits are less numerous, but far more impactful. For starters, the old six-speed automatic transmission gives way to an all-new eight-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Out back, the old 2.56 rear end is replaced with 2.41 ratio gears with the new automatic. The new combination helps give the Stingray solid EPA fuel economy numbers and outstanding performance capabilities.
The performance exhaust system will now come as standard equipment on the Z51 Performance Package, giving the car a five-horsepower bump to 460 ponies.
Chevrolet has also made a major announcement regarding the Corvette's new gearbox. Yep. The six-speed unit has been replaced by a new eight-speed automatic transmission. The new gearbox has made the Corvette faster and more fuel efficient.
Take for example its 0-to-60-mph and quarter-mile times. The new eight-speed automatic slashes 0.1 second off of both times, allowing the Corvette to cover the 0-to-60-mph sprint in 3.7 seconds to go with a quarter-mile time of just 11.9 seconds.
Also added is a new 2.41-to-1 final-drive ratio on base models, which replaces the 2.56 unit from last year. This new ratio drops the Corvette's revs by 123 rpm when cruising at 70 mph, which also reduces fuel consumption.
The new transmission and rear axle ratio combine for EPA ratings of 16 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined. Though the city and combined ratings are identical to last year's, the 2015 Corvette Stingray gets 1 mpg more on the highway than last year's six-speed auto.
Drivetrain carries over unchanged for the 2016 model year.
Patrick Herrmann on the Stingray's Valved Exhaust System
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Drivetrain Specifications:
Displacement 6.2-liters
Bore & stroke 4.06 in. x 3.62 in.
Block material Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material Cast aluminum
Valvetrain Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery Direct injection
Horsepower 455 (460 with perf. exhaust)
Torque (lb-ft) 460 (465 with perf. exhaust)
Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined) (7-Speed Manual) 17 mpg/28-30 mpg/TBA
Fuel Economy (City/Highway/Combined) (8-Speed Auto) 16/29/20
Performance Figures w/ Z51 Package and MRC with PTM:
Acceleration from 0-60 mph 3.8 seconds
¼-mile acceleration 12 seconds @ 119 mph
With the new Stingray, Chevy engineers have abandoned the old road and instead are following in the footsteps of the car that has always been the epitome of handling — the Porsche 911. Like most latest-gen supercars, the Corvette features electric power steering for better cornering and less drain on the engine. The rack and pinion setup is now beefed up for a stiffer response than the outgoing C6.
The suspension is revised with five different settings that you can choose from, depending on the response you're looking for. At the top setting, the suspension becomes stiffer, steering ratios are revised and traction control is turned off, making it a track-ready car at the touch of a button. At the lowest setting, it becomes a restrained and comfortable car that makes highway cruising something to look forward to. Talk about convenience...
Courtesy of Brembo, the brakes are upsized to 12.6-inch front rotors and 13.3-inch rotors on the rear with a set of four-piston calipers squeezing them, resulting in greater stopping power. It is expected to take about 11 fewer feet to decelerate the Stingray form 60 to 0 mph than the current-gen Corvette.
Overall, the C7 underneath is brimming with race-spec technology that promises to be a departure from the hard-to-handle 'Vette's of the past, something that is bound to terribly shame its counterparts. Even with all that technology, the Corvette C7 is still powered by the spirit of the legendary 1963 Chevrolet Corvette GrandSport A true Corvette, by far...
Suspension Specifications
Front Short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber
Rear Short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber
Active handling Magnetic Selective Ride Control (avail. with Z51)
Traction control StabiliTrak, electronic stability control
Brake Specifications
Brembo four-piston fixed front and rear calipers
Rotor diameter
Front 12.6 in. / Rear 13.3 in.
Suspension and Braking Performance w/ Z51 Package and MRC with PTM
Braking distance from 60 to 0 mh 107 feet
Maximum lateral acceleration 1.03 G
VIR 'Grand Course' Lap 2:51.78
The Stingray Coupe comes in at a base MSRP of $51,995 including destination charge, making it far more affordable than most people thought it would be.
There are tons of available options for the Stingray Coupe. The 3LT package, which includes a Bose 10-speaker stereo, SiriusXM for one year, HD Radio, color heads-up display, a memory package, navigation, heated and ventilated seats, power lumbar and bolsters, Napa leather seating, a leather-wrapped dashboard, instrument panel, console and door panels, comes in at an $8,005 premium.
Additionally, you can add: competition sports seats for $2,495; an exposed-carbon-fiber roof for $1,995; Magnetic Ride Control with Performance Traction Management for $1,795; dual-mode exhaust system for $1,195; carbon-fiber interior trim for $995; sueded, microfiber-wrapped upper interior trim for $995; red calipers for $595; and black-painted wheels for $495.
You can view the ordering guide for the 2014 Corvette Stingray here
For reference, the highest price we could turn up in the online configurator was $75,625. That is a 3LT with the Z51 performance package with every working option checked, including the neat Corvette Museum Delivery package.
2014 Pricing Details
2014 Corvette Stingray 1LT $51,995
2014 Corvette Stingray 1LT W/ Z51 Package $54,795
2015 Corvette Stingray 1LT TBA
2015 Corvette Stingray 1LT W/ Z51 Package TBA
2014 Option Pricing
Competition sports seats $2,495
Exposed-carbon-fiber roof $1,995
Six-Speed Paddle-Shift Transmission $1,350
Magnetic Ride Control with Performance Traction Management $1,795
Dual-mode exhaust system $1,195
Carbon-fiber interior trim $995
Sueded, microfiber-wrapped upper interior trim $995
Painted calipers (Red or Yellow) $595
Black-painted wheels $495
Wheel center caps with Stingray logo $210
Hood stinger stripe, Carbon Flash $500
Transparent roof panel $995
Navigation system $795
Personalized plaque 200
Driving Impressions
Only second to Chris Harris as our favorite tell-it-like-it-is video reviewer, Matt Farah had the fortune of having GM loan him a C7 Corvette Stingray Z51, and he laid praise upon the new Corvette by the truckload. Farah pointed out how the low-end torque kicks you in the ass even better than the 7.0-liter Z06 from 2013. He also pointed out that it was capable of smoldering the tires, which he proved many... many... MANY times during the video.
The only real complaint we heard cross his lips was that a seven-speed manual gearbox was just "too many gears." He also pointed out that it is rather easy to miss fifth gear and hit seventh mistakenly, leaving you too low in the powerband to keep up with most cars in its class.
Other than that, Farah seemed rather pleased with the C7. You can see the video above.
Consumer Reports' Initial Drive — 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Last but not least, the cars that must fear this beast from Detroit … Chevy is adamant in sweeping the competition off of the floor, which explains the years that went into the development of the car. With Chevy brandishing the new technology and features of the car, the first car that will feel the tension and chills down its spine will be the SRT Viper.
2013 SRT Viper
Resurrected after Dodge confirmed its death in 2011, the SRT Viper has always been a close nemesis to the Corvette, right from its inception in 1993.
If there is one thing that the Viper can brag about, it is its early presence in the market and the sheer power it pumps. With 640 horses under the hood, it shames the new Corvette, but bear in mind, the key to customer satisfaction is the comfort and amenities offered by the car while delivering power, in which the 'Vette rises to occasion. After all, horsepower isn't the sole deciding factor for any car. Additionally, the Corvette looks more intimidating and much cooler to than the Viper in our opinion.
2014 Jaguar F-Type Coupe
The F-Type Coupe will be more of a fringe competitor for the Corvette Stingray, as its base model is slightly slower than the Stingray and the V8 S model is too expensive for consideration. Additionally, the F-Type is on a different level of luxury than the Stingray is. Despite their differences, the F-Type remains a possible option for buyers willing to pay a little more money for added luxury with reduced performance.
At first we were all a little turned off by the return of the Stingray name, but after seeing all of the hard work and dedication that went into creating this car, we can now see that this name fits the C7 Vette like a glove. From the sexy, new body all the way to the optional performance exhaust system, the C7 Corvette Stingray is downright bad-ass.
The 2015 model year simply continues to pile new and more awesome options to the Corvette. The eight-cog automatic is likely our favorite, but the new colors and appearance packages heap even more awesomeness onto the Stingray.
* All-new design
* Powerful engine even at the basic trim
* New, more luxurious interior
* Awesome performance with the Z51 package installed
* Design sports some elements of rivals
* Gets expensive as the options add up.
Updated 08/20/14: The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is getting a new eight-speed automatic transmission. Chevrolet has just announced this latest development makes the sports car faster and more fuel efficient than the six-speed automatic-equipped version.
Updated 05/28/2013: Chevrolet officially announced today the final specifications for the new Corvette Stingray. The company announced that when equipped with the optional performance exhaust system, the new Stingray delivers a total of 460 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 465 pound-feet of torque at 4,600 rpm. The baseline figures - with the standard exhaust system - are 455 horsepower and 460 pound-feet.
Updated 06/20/2013: Chevrolet confirmed the official performance figures for the new Corvette Stingray when it is equipped with the Z51 performance package and Magnetic Ride Control with Performance Traction Management. Click past the jump to see how fast this new model is.
Updated 07/09/2013: Chevrolet confirmed that the 2014 Corvette Stingray is "the most fuel efficient sports car on the market." Click past the jump to see fuel economy figures for it.
Updated 07/09/2013: Chevrolet has just revealed the specifics on the 2014 Stingray's advanced cluster display, which allows you to customize the gauge cluster to your driving needs.
Updated 8/29/2013: A skeleton version of the 2014 Corvette Stingray configurator has hit the internet., Sure, it is not complete, but it does offer a look at the available colors, pricing details and optional equipment. You can see more here.
Updated 9/6/2013: Matt Farah got his hands on a C7 Corvette and gave us a nice, long review of in in video format. You can see the video in the "Driving Impressions" section after the jump.
Updated 09/26/2013: We finally had our chance to test drive the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette.
Updated 10/02/2013: Chevrolet released a series of new high res images - about 40 of them - for the new Stingray. Check the picture gallery to see the new sports car in various exterior colors.
Updated 10/10/13: Patrick Herrmann, technical manager at Chevrolet Europe, made a video explaining the Stingray's new valved exhaust system. You can see the video after the jump.
Updated 12/05/2013: Chevrolet unveiled a new commercial for its new Corvette Stingray. Of course it may be considered a little bit too strange, but after all, it could happen to see an alien coming for your Stingray! Check it out!
Updated 1/6/2014: GM revealed a video of the Stingray's Data Performance Recorder in action at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. This technology will be available in the 2015 Stingray, which will hit the market in the third quarter of 2014.
Updated 5/27/2014: GM has revealed the information on the 2015 Corvette Stingray. Though it will look the same, there are tons of new additions for 2015, including an eight-speed gearbox, a new appearance package, and much more. See all of the changes after the jump.
Updated 07/21/2014: One of our readers sent us an ordering for the 2015 Corvette Stingray and we surely like what we hear. Click past the jump to find out what's new for 2015.
Updated 8/18/2014: Chevrolet has announced the integration of the Performance Data Recorder with the Corvette Stingray's Valet Mode. You can read more about this feature, and see a video of it in action, after the jump.
Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with today's debut of the all-new Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with the perfect balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation.
The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It is also the most capable standard model ever, able to accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip. It is expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg of the current model.
"Like the '63 Sting Ray, the best Corvettes embodied performance leadership, delivering cutting-edge technologies, breathtaking design and awe-inspiring driving experiences," said General Motors North America President Mark Reuss. "The all-new Corvette goes farther than ever, thanks to today's advancements in design, technology and engineering."
The all-new Corvette Stingray shares only two parts with the previous generation Corvette. It incorporates an all-new frame structure and chassis, a new powertrain and supporting technologies, as well as completely new exterior and interior designs. Highlights include:
An interior that includes real carbon fiber, aluminum and hand-wrapped leather materials, two new seat choices – each featuring a lightweight magnesium frame for exceptional support – and dual eight-inch configurable driver/infotainment screens
Advanced driver technologies, including a five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to the fit the driver's environment and a new seven-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Matching that anticipates gear selections and matches engine speed for perfect shifts every time
An all-new 6.2L LT1 V-8 engine combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management, continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel
Lightweight materials, including a carbon fiber hood and removable roof panel; composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels; carbon-nano composite underbody panels and a new aluminum frame help shift weight rearward for an optimal 50/50 weight balance that supports a world-class power-to-weight ratio
A sculptured exterior features advanced high-intensity discharge and light-emitting diode lighting and racing-proven aerodynamics that balance low drag for efficiency and performance elements for improved stability and track capability
Track-capable Z51 Performance Package including: an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential and transmission cooling, as well as a unique aero package that further improves high-speed stability.
"Stingray is one of the hallowed names in automotive history," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. "We knew we couldn't use the Stingray name unless the new car truly lived up to the legacy. The result is a new Corvette Stingray that breaks from tradition, while remaining instantly recognizable as a Corvette the world over."
The new Corvette Stingray will be built at GM's Bowling Green, Ky., assembly plant, which underwent a $131-million upgrade, including approximately $52 million for a new body shop to manufacture the aluminum frame in-house for the first time.
"We believe the Corvette represents the future of modern performance cars because it delivers more power, more driving excitement and better fuel efficiency," said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. "The result is better performance by every measure. The 2014 Corvette delivers the fastest acceleration, the most cornering grip, the most track capability, the best braking performance and what we expect to be the best fuel economy ever for a standard Corvette."
The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale in the third quarter of 2013.
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Artist Housing manages a chain of co-living residences for young film and music artists in Los Angeles. It was the largest of its kind in DTLA, larger than any hostel or bed and bath in the downtown of the second largest city in the US. Our flagship property is a block away from the tallest building on the West Coast.
BUSINESS MODEL
Our business is unique. As of very recently we were the only company specifically looking to purchase/lease large commercial properties to change the use to residential, then sublease the spaces for co-living. What makes our business even more unique is that it pertains to a specific market of primarily younger film and music industry artists by which we include additional shared amenities such as film production studios, sound recording rooms, band rehearsal space, and the list goes on. Amenities to be included depend on the specific property, but we try to pack as many incentives as possible to make the shared living fun and productive. We sell a very unique co-living community to young folks pursuing their aspirations in film and music.
They create real-life money making film and music projects together by simply providing tenants the resources and each other. Its a side benefit to watch them fly in from all over the world to jump-start their careers with us.
The available resources and network we provide can be pitched to a wide array of markets such as entrepreneurial and good way network, promote ideas, inventions, businesses, etc. We provide state-of-the-art work facilities like tech media offices such as Google Campus or WeWork whose valuation soared above 16 billion recently and they do the same thing; provide workspaces on a monthly rental basis, now they are getting into adding residences at their locations like WeLive. This goes to show that it is a proven market that is currently being capitalized by the big players.
Tenant parents enjoy the fact that their children are in a safe and productive environment making friends in the real world. Millennials and many others are willing to save money to live smaller and share access to main kitchens and bathrooms. This concept of co-living can be adapted not just for artists, but any subgroup of people, such as elderly in Miami with shared amenities that relate to their common interests like health and leisure. This business model is simply logical as well as unique, and a new solution to affordable housing in the inner city. If you listen to the news you know there is a housing crisis for low-income people, such as young millennials. Many people are facing housing instability today, and its expected to exponentially grow with no better logical solution. This business model can be utilized by not millions, but billions of people. The concept is affordable and savings can be passed to the end-user. It is an obvious and sustainable affordable housing solution for cities. Currently Artist Housing offers the LEAST EXPENSIVE housing options in central LA! Kind of a big deal.
We are a technological company based on statistics, probability, logic and reason. All buildings are and will be in the inner cities and located near vital services such as food stores, transportation, entertainment. In Los Angeles we take advantage of the Adaptive Reuse Ordinance. Shared Housing is also considered Joint Housing within the municipality standards, or Co-Living in the recent media. Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety does not have clear cut codes for this new asset class, and our Architects are able to help form new regulations based on our specific needs.  Artist Housing will attempt to access community benefits and incentives for construction. Downtown Los Angeles has a lot of financial vehicles for anyone that can help provide affordable housing, to youth, in the arts, in film and music. There are a lot of sponsors in all those fields that would be willing to join if we can get a private lender to go mainstream with us. (More Info)
Founder of the company Kelvin Xuna considers this to be the future of housing in different micro and macro scales. Not to be taken lightly considering he graduated with a Master from Harvard University in Housing and Urbanization and is a Certified Risk Management Professional by the Project Management Institute.
Artist Housing is a subsidiary of Logical Real Estate, LLC. Incorporated in Miami in 2008, Logical Real Estate, LLC's track record spans over 10 years of hands-on experience in real estate management. Artist Housing is now at a point were we need to expand to absorb the growing market demand and affordable housing need.
Here are some concept photos found on Google to see the vision we have. The final product would be based on the specific property.
Because we offer month-to-month, many tenants use our property as a launch pad or stepping stone when coming from other states or countries to get a better idea of the city before signing conventional 1 year leases. Nevertheless, the majority stay long-term once they see the fun, cool and easy life style we provide them and tenancy turn-over is minimal.
In 2010 we had both properties of a duplex, featuring 6 private bedrooms with views of the Hollywood sign and other nice amenities. Over the years we have had properties in Culver City, Koreatown we currently have a 7 bedroom 'Antique Mansion' on 8th and Hoover, downtown we have a retail/workshop property for tenants to utilize at 9th and Olive, as well as our flagship property, a 36 bed co-living space that served as a convent for nearly 100 years at 8th and Flower.
We are well experienced with Evictions. Very well. Dealing with teens moving away from home for their first time not able to budget. We do however work with them as much as possible on strict payment plans based on their income. Otherwise, we ask them to lease and they do. The Stanley Mosk Los Angeles Superior Court House takes about 45 days for an eviction and the deposit covers 30 of those days so we end up losing half a month's rent and some legal fees. But our infamous attorney Dennis Block's Office is the largest Landlord-Only attorney firm in Los Angeles and offers great economical prices.
We are prepared for setbacks and have created many exit strategies. In 2015 one particular eviction didn't go as planned. We had a professional 'Landlord Extorter' who would research properties then move into them to sue in order to extort the landlord. His diligence and persistence impressed even City Officials. It took a lot out of us replying to countless city complaints, undergo tons of inspections under tight scrutiny. We were all fully compliant with everything and everyone even the Department of Building and Safety.
The property was used as a residential Convent for nearly 100 years. there are hundreds of photos and documents showing that many Arch Diocese of Los Angeles personally lived there with several other priests. Convents carry 'Type 2' residential requirements which is the exact same as a Boarding Home which we currently have. This means we should have inherited the ability to keep the standards up to "the last major construction permits" OR "floor plans stamped by the city" (Proof). We had both from 1988! (Proof) but LADBS said a loophole would not allow them to accept plans from 1988 which is just an oral decision that was forced out of them because of that one tenant whom we evicted for fraudulent activities. And the city should have known prior that the church was using the building illegally since 1913? The unfair situation was blamed on LADBS for their oversight on all 1988 - 1992 stamped plans for earthquake retrofits that were not revised to be in accordance with their own building codes. They said, "its like the paperwork never existed." But that was water under the bridge to them and if we wanted to stay open we would need to rectify it. The city Tax as well as the Assessors Office both knew and collected fees for the housing for almost a century! We didn't have the resources to try at court anymore. So after years in court the property was to be considered like if it was never used as a convent and in order to not be shut down we had to spend over $137,000 on renovations that brought it to the current code standards. It took a year and a half of construction and more than $42,000 just towards the tenants eviction.
Farmers Insurance was supposed to cover part of it then found a way out of it. Founder Kelvin Xuna had to pay all these unexpected expenses out of his and the new company's savings which led us to file bankruptcy in February 2016. Now we carry Errors & Omissions insurance to make sure there are no loose ends. Ultimately, all these experiences just make us wiser for the future.
Now we are unable to get traditional financing to help us grow again. On top of that, all the stress, work, money, we invested and we did not even own the properties. We make good money leasing properties that are otherwise too expensive to buy, but it would be a dream come true to own all our properties! That's the ultimate goal. Large scale industrial-sized properties in urban centers are kind of expensive for a one guy show (Kelvin Xuna), so hopefully, someone can join in Kelvin's vision and capability of piloting this business plan to open and stabilize several properties in every expensive and major city around the world.
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require 'test_helper'

class MoneybookersNotificationTest < Test::Unit::TestCase
  include ActiveMerchant::Billing::Integrations

  def setup
    @moneybookers = Moneybookers::Notification.new(http_raw_data)
  end

  def test_accessors
    assert @moneybookers.complete?
    assert_equal "2", @moneybookers.status
    assert_equal "1005", @moneybookers.transaction_id
    assert_equal nil, @moneybookers.item_id
    assert_equal "25.46", @moneybookers.gross
    assert_equal "GBP", @moneybookers.currency
    assert_equal nil, @moneybookers.received_at
    #assert @moneybookers.test?
  end

  def test_compositions
    assert_equal Money.new(2546, 'GBP'), @moneybookers.amount
  end

  # Replace with real successful acknowledgement code
  def test_acknowledgement

  end

  def test_acknowledgement

  end

  def test_respond_to_acknowledge
    assert @moneybookers.respond_to?(:acknowledge)
  end

  private
  def http_raw_data
    "pay_to_email=merchant@merchant.com&pay_from_email=payer@moneybookers.com&merchant_id=100005&mb_transaction_id=200234&transaction_id=1005&mb_amount=25.46&mb_currency=GBP&status=2&md5sig=327638C253A4637199CEBA6642371F20&amount=39.60&currency=EUR"
  end
end

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