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Turnbull v Abbott: PM in an age of terror
Insofar as personality is a signifier of leadership ability (and like it or not, it is probably the most important characteristic as far as the voting public is concerned) Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was visited by the good fairy in his cradle while ex PM Tony Abbott was imbued with a Dickensian gloom by the bad one, who apparently took a set against him and threw in more than a dash of dark pugility as well.
Turnbull is a happy man who will likely smother us into an uneasy, baffled silence with his unrelenting affability and charm. Abbott is one of the more miserable public figures I can recall, who seems to feel it's his duty to hector, lecture and create division amongst us, till we are choked by a miasma of exhausted despair.
However, Turnbull's intelligence, good nature and charm works well for him internationally: sophisticated, urbane, accomplished, personable and wealthy, people take to him (if they don't have to put up with him all the time, as do we) and likely open to him in ways it is impossible to open to Abbott, who never quite seems to get past the influences of the seminary, and his belief that he's been chosen to bring us Truth.
If there is one thing we don't need as we gird ourselves to deal with terrorist attacks at home and abroad, it's a leader who believes he is the bearer of existential truths, and who sees the world in black and white with no inclination at all to investigate the grey zone.
Abbott has all the characteristics of the religious zealot, and since the Paris attacks has found various platforms from which to peddle his hatred of other religious zealots because their zealotry threatens his. This will get us nowhere, or rather, it will see us in a whole lot of serious domestic turmoil as tribe turns against tribe, ignorant prejudices fuelled by Abbott and his nemesis Pauline Hanson, whom he landed in jail because she threatened his claim to the title of Australia's Leading Incitor of Fear.
Turnbull, on the other hand, will appear as a voice of reason, though he lost it somewhat when he first heard about the Paris attacks, stating that though the killers claimed to have acted in the name of God, they were actually perpetrating the work of the devil. Such rhetoric is entirely unnecessary. There's nothing in the least supernatural about terrorism: it's perpetrated by humans upon humans. The ability to terrorise is one of our more undesirable characteristics.
The PM's relentless charm and good will is likely just what we need at this time to keep us steady: he is unlikely to threaten anyone with a damn good shirt fronting, and while he'll be criticised mercilessly as a pussy by those who would see us engage in world war three, at least he won't be whipping up ill will and fear. For this relief, much thanks.
I am of the opinion that it is the intention of Daesh to turn us against one another, and have those of us they don't slaughter permanently weakened by fear, mistrust and hatred. Abbott's trajectory, and that of those who support him, will lead us to precisely the same place: severely weakened by fear, mistrust and hatred, bitterly divided against one another. Daesh could not find more suitable allies than Abbott, Hanson, the usual shock jocks, religious fundamentalists and those who in some way, material and egotistical, profit from war.
Turnbull's biggest challenge will be to control those within his own party who thrive on fear and repression. They are supported by many media voices, and their platforms are assured.
There is little that can be done to control Daesh at the moment. The only certainty is that for communities to turn against one another will be to give Daesh what they desire. I am not in the least enamoured of Turnbull or his style, but I can't help thinking he is a marginally better leader in these times, in terms of the terrorist threat, than his ousted predecessor.
As far as domestic issues are concerned, the image at the top of the post says everything. Polish it up all you want, it's still what it is.
Tags: Daesh, Malcolm Turnbull, Paris, Terrorism, Tony Abbott
People light candles during a vigil at the site of the two explosions that occurred on Thursday in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut, November 13, 2015. REUTERS/Hasan Shaaban – RTS6U96
I've read all I can read for now from genuine experts, armchair experts, bigots, racists, xenophobes, politicians, atheists, religious persons, and trouble mongers, on the Paris terrorist attacks.
I don't have the knowledge, the expertise, the wisdom to add to the thousands of words already written.
This woman, journalist Ruby Hamad, born to a Lebanese father and a Syrian mother, says, for mine, the most important things that need to be said. In her article titled Paris attacks: Is solidarity for white terror victims only ? Ms Hamad, without hatred, rancour or the desire for vengeance, says what needs to be said about who is and who is not considered fully human, what it feels like to not make the grade, and who gets to decide.
Please read her piece.
Tags: Beirut, ISIS, Paris, Ruby Hamad, Western Privilege
Categories Media, Politics, Society
Racist prophecies from Department of Immigration replace informed advice
In a briefing to Tony Abbott yesterday, Department of Immigration secretary Andrew Metcalfe warned the Opposition leader that on-shore processing of asylum seeker claims would lead to 600 boat arrivals a month. This would cause overcrowding in detention centres making community release inevitable, and this in turn would cause tensions between asylum seekers and the community comparable to those that allegedly led to the rioting in Paris in 2010, and more recently in London.
It's enough to make a grown woman cry.
Without offering any evidence at all for this causal chain, Metcalfe takes it upon himself, along with his officials, to offer unsubstantiated opinion that is divisive, hostile, demonizing, racist and irresponsible. Is this an indicator of the culture inside the Immigration Department? Of course it is.
Metcalfe then makes a fantastical leap, linking riots in Paris with the riots in London and other UK cities, just because they're all riots, I suppose. Just because people from non Anglo cultural backgrounds took part in both of them, as did whites, but don't mention that. Just because immigrant families were involved in the Paris riots and some immigrant families took part in the UK riots. Or just because Mr Metcalfe and the Immigration Department don't like refugee families who arrive by boat from the Middle East and Metcalfe just has a feeling in his water that they'll riot if they get out into the community in sufficient numbers just like they have in Paris and London.
Metcalfe doesn't have to substantiate this ignorant drivel before he and his staff broadcast it to Australia, it's sufficient that they think it for it to become their professional advice to politicians.
Even the most superficial assessment of the Paris and London riots would concede that there were very different factors at work. The Paris riots broke out in a self-described immigrant ghetto on the outskirts of the city, where young French citizens, ostracised because of their skin colour and/or their immigrant parentage, rioted against French President Nicholas Sarkozy's right-wing anti-immigration rhetoric, and the miserable and disadvantaged circumstances of their lives.
The UK rioters came from a much wider demographic, and overt political protest was not a motivating factor. Few of the UK rioters could be described as living in ghettos comparable to those in Paris. But a riot is a riot, according to Metcalfe. Let's not split hairs. If they're from another culture, the Middle East in this case, if they're refugees and if there's enough of them, they'll riot, causing social upheaval, fear and destruction in previously safe Australian communities.
The asylum seeker debate, (though to call it a debate is to dignify it) is top-heavy with unsubstantiated codswallop useful only to those who harbour the evil desire to whip up fear and uncertainty in the community. Has everybody turned into Pauline Hanson, because what's come out of the Immigration Department in the last twenty-four hours could have been written by her.
We are awash with these generalizations, that are nothing better than lies and obfuscation. They are not argument and they are not debate. It's unacceptable that public servants are given free rein to express uninformed and ignorant racial prejudices in the guise of advice to politicians. There's opinion and there's advice. The latter requires evidence and substance. Metcalfe's conflation of the London and Paris riots is ignorant personal opinion, and to use ignorant personal opinion as the basis for policy advice to government and politicians is unprofessional.
On August 16 Andrew Metcalfe fronted a parliamentary inquiry into mandatory detention of boat arrivals, and suggested that politicians should consider the usefulness of detention as a deterrent. He also urged them to consider how to achieve a better balance between our international obligations and our need for border security. At the time, some of us were encouraged by Metcalfe's stand, however in view of yesterday's irresponsible claims, it would seem his racist fear of rioting Middle Eastern immigrants trashing our communities will inevitably dominate and prejudice his thinking.
Is this another example of senior public servants telling politicians what they think the politicians want to hear? Or have we been granted an insight into a racist culture in the department that nicely corresponds with both government and opposition policies? Is racism so ingrained in this country's asylum seeker/border protection policies that neither senior public servants nor politicians no longer feel any need to even attempt to conceal it?
Officials warn of boat influx (theage.com.au)
Tags: Abbott, Tony. FORMER Australian Prime Minister, asylum seekers, Immigration Department, London, Paris, racism, Refugee
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The USC Games Expo features nearly 80 student-created games, a keynote from CEO of Jam City Chris DeWolfe, and live USC versus UCLA Esports rivalry matches
LOS ANGELES – May 8, 2019–USC Games, America's No. 1 game design program according to the Princeton Review, is offering a glimpse into the future of video games, board games and more at the second annual USC Games Expo, a free on-campus event open to the public showcasing nearly 80 diverse student, faculty and alumni projects.
"We built the USC Games Expo into a massive full-day festival celebrating our students' incredible talents and accomplishments, while giving them a chance to interact with our powerful alumni network and industry leaders as the next generation of influential game designers and creators," said Director of USC Games Danny Bilson. "The USC Games Expo is the world's largest student-focused gaming event that provides a glimpse into the nation's leading game design program to anyone attending, from the general public to aspiring developers to notable alumni."
"Los Angeles is the creative capital of the world – and our talent grows up right here at home," said Mayor Eric Garcetti. "As the gaming industry evolves, L.A. is helping developers and creators to adapt and innovate. The USC Games Expo puts some of our best and brightest on display, and demonstrates the incredible potential of one of our fastest-growing industries."
Sponsored by Jam City, one of the largest gaming companies in the world, the USC Games Expo is the largest single-school games showcase in the world allowing students to show off their distinctive takes on tried-and-true gaming conventions created within mediums ranging from console, PC, VR and mobile video games to board games and outdoor-games. The event also features intense USC vs. UCLA esports grudge matches, with official teams from both schools extending their campus rivalry into the world of competitive gaming.
"We're proud to be a part of the USC Games Expo to support the school once again and celebrate the creative minds who will be shaping and innovating the future of gaming," said Jam City CEO Chris DeWolfe. "I'm continually blown away by the caliber of talent at the Expo who are experimenting with gameplay, gaming styles, and storytelling. It's energizing to see the level of creativity."
The USC Games Expo keynote takes place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT. The public gaming exhibition open to the public and free to attend follows from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PDT at the USC Cinematic Arts Complex, 900 W 34th St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, with multiple areas of interest for game lovers of all ages:
A vast array of games will be on display, including PC and console games such as Plasticity, a cinematic platformer with a poignant environmental message, and Unfettered, an action role-playing game embracing Chinese culture
The USC Games Expo features a real movie soundstage converted into large-scale VR arena
Esports is taking a bigger role this year too with heated USC versus UCLA rivalry grudge matches amongst top competitors representing each school in Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and League of Legends
Major publishers and game studios such as Blizzard, Riot, Activision and Zynga, are attending the USC Games Expo seeking the best and brightest student talent for employment opportunities
Keynote speeches from Chris DeWolfe, CEO and Co-founder of Jam City, and other high-profile industry leaders offer students expert perspective on global gaming trends and opportunities for designers, artists, data scientists, marketers, and more
The USC Games Expo also features a mini-carnival, mesmerizing 3D projection mapping installations and multiple panels addressing hot-button industry issues
USC Games is a collaboration between USC School of Cinematic Arts' Interactive Media & Games Division and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Computer Science Department. This unified brand allows press, industry, students and faculty to discuss the overall efforts at USC in games and simultaneously clarify the important distinctions between the offerings of the various programs. The student projects on exhibit at the USC Games Expo embody the power of this collaboration by showcasing how student creators with cross-disciplinary skillsets are innovating across all stages of game development.
About USC Games
USC Games is a flagship collaboration offered jointly by the School of Cinematic Arts Division of Interactive Media & Games and the USC Viterbi School of Engineering Computer Science Department. This unified brand allows press, industry, students and faculty to discuss the overall efforts at USC in games and simultaneously clarify the important distinctions between the offerings of the various programs.
The program at the School Cinematic Arts focuses on both the design and production of interactive media and games. Students emerge as creative media leaders, fluent in many forms of visual expression and storytelling, with a sophistication to design and develop innovative interactive experiences that expand the state of interactive art and play across domains, such as entertainment, education, health care and social action.
The Computer Science Games program at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering provides students with a grounding in the fundamentals of computer science and a cross-disciplinary background in game development. Students emerge with an engineering-oriented game-programming skillset, with an understanding of key technologies and the ability to lead complex technical teams in the development of games.
In addition to the advanced games class, USC Games offers the USC Games Expo and an annual industry event held at the Game Developers Conference. USC Games brings more shared courses under this umbrella, including those from other schools at USCgames@usc.edu.
About the USC School of Cinematic Arts
The University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts is one of the leading film schools in the world. Founded in collaboration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 1929 over 90 years ago, the USC School of Cinematic Arts has fueled and mirrored the growth of entertainment as an industry and an art form. The School offers comprehensive programs in directing, producing, writing, critical studies, animation and digital arts, production, interactive media and games, all backed by a broad liberal arts education and taught by leading practitioners in each field. Its more than 13,000 alumni are among the world's most distinguished animators, scholars, teachers, writers, directors, producers, cinematographers, editors, sound experts and industry executives. Since 1973 not a year has passed without an alumnus or alumna being nominated for an Academy Award. https://cinema.usc.edu/
About the USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Engineering began at the University of Southern California in 1905. Nearly a century later, in 2004, the school was named the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, honoring alumnus Andrew J. Viterbi, inventor of the Viterbi algorithm, a key to cell phone technology and numerous data applications. The school is consistently ranked among the top engineering programs in the world. It enrolls more than 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students, taught by 188 tenured and tenure-track faculty, with more than 90 endowed chairs and professorships. The school offers comprehensive programs in all major areas of engineering, from aerospace and astronautical engineering, to biomedical, chemical, civil and environmental engineering, to computer science and materials science, and to electrical engineering, industrial and systems engineering and mechanical engineering. With annual research expenditures exceeding $207M, the school is home to the Information Science Institute and more than 45 other research centers. Its more than 50,000 alumni span the globe. USC Viterbi is also home to the pioneering distance learning program DEN@Viterbi, ranked as the top such program in the nation the last two years. USC Viterbi is the only engineering school in the nation with three top-10 USNWR rankings: Best Graduate Schools, Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs, and Best Online Information Technology Programs.
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Seven charged with a violent robbery on Oslo's west side
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Posted By: Victoria Garza 8. November 2018
The police at Majorstuen in Oslo have arrested seven people aged between 15 to 21 years. The seven are charged with robbing a number of youngsters on the west side of Oslo.
During a period of just a few weeks this fall, a number of people have been exposed to violence, threats and robbery in a smaller geographical area on the west part of Oslo, reports NRK. On October 18, seven people were arrested and charged with the cases.
Prosecutor Arne Valdemar Nielsen confirms to NRK that both perpetrators and the victims of the case are young people.
"We have had a round of arrests, and have conducted more interrogations. We have arrested and charged seven people on different charges. Those arrested in the case are aged between 15 to 21 years old. The victims in the case, as well, are young and in the same age group as those arrested," says Nielsen.
The police attorney says that they tie the seven perpetrators to at least seven different cases. According to the police, several robberies have been committed near metro stations and communications points on Oslo's west side.
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8 / 10.0 - Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
If you are looking to play a Final Fantasy game for the story, you should definitely skip Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin. But if you are looking for a fun action game with fun monster designs, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin would be the game for you. Maybe we will eventually see a sequel, perhaps a retelling of Final Fantasy 2? That would be pretty awesome, don't you think?
4 / 10.0 - Saints Row
Volition tried so hard to move away from its edgy past and create a "smart" game with "biting" social commentary and humor but ended up creating a high-school-tier world that is doomed to fail. While I do not feel like this game is soulless per se, I do feel like anyone who worked on this game who has a soul should feel guilt over driving that final nail into the coffin of the Saints Row franchise. The funniest joke about Saints Row is that Epic was actually willing to pay money to make it an Epic Game Store exclusive.
9.5 / 10.0 - Marvel's Spider-Man: Remastered
But as someone who never played the game when it first appeared on PlayStation 4, I have to say, if you're going to play one superhero title that is not a Batman Arkham game, this should be the game for you. It's incredible, and Insomniac should be patting themselves on the back for making a game that feels genuine and fun. I know I will be going back in for a second playthrough before the year is over.
8 / 10.0 - River City Saga: Three Kingdoms
River City Saga: Three Kingdoms is a really fun game to play beat-em-ups or like the Three Kingdoms era. It's take on the history and the novel were funny, with almost all the jokes being on point. It was just a good time from beginning to the moment I set my controller down. I think anyone who tries this game out will enjoy it.
10 / 10.0 - Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate
This is the perfect game to pick up if you want to get into the non-licensed musou titles, but also a fantastic game for veterans of the genre. There is a reason why so many consider it to be the peak of the IP. There are tons of characters to play that you are bound to have a bunch that fit right into your playstyle. The story is fun, the character interactions are charming, there really is nothing too negative I can say about it.
7 / 10.0 - ArcheAge: Unchained
ArcheAge Unchained is a fun, bizarre, and honestly, pretty niche MMO that still holds up in all the most important ways. Now that it is no longer weighed down by scummy monetization, I would say that this is the time to give it a try.
8 / 10.0 - Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
While I don't believe that this is the first step in the revitalization of the franchise, and doubt we'll see a new Super Monkey Ball game any time soon, it's still awesome to see this game come back to life for people like myself who never got into the series back then.
9 / 10.0 - Ring Fit Adventure
There is just something special about games like Ring Fit Adventure, pushing for this type of positive innovation. I feel like my money and time were well-spent, and this might even be the title I end up playing the most this year.
6.5 / 10.0 - The Surge 2
Perhaps some of the issues I have with the game will be patched or fixed some time down the road, but from where I stand now, there are simply better games in this genre to play.
8 / 10.0 - Code Vein
Code Vein has incredible promise and I hope that it sells well enough to warrant a sequel because the issues that I do have with it can easily be solved. I honestly believe that Bandai Namco has something big on their hands here. I can only hope that the future holds good things for Code Vein.
8.5 / 10.0 - Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered
Ni No Kuni is crafted with such care and detail that it feels as though I was playing through a Studio Ghibli movie that lasted me 30+ hours. In my mind, it is one of the most charming JRPG's I have ever experienced.
9 / 10.0 - Gears 5
Gears 5 is not just a good Gears of War title, it is a love letter to fans who have been around from the beginning with many callbacks to previous entries.
Unscored - Ion Fury
From its graphics to the gameplay, Ion Fury is everything I wanted and more in a bite sized 90mb download. Ion Fury does not rely on nostalgia alone and instead takes the charm of classic FPS games and pushes the boundaries of what can be done, creating a new standard for retro games going forward.
8.5 / 10.0 - Astral Chain
Pick it up, kill some monsters, crack a Monster, enjoy yourself. This is a video game, and video games are meant to be fun. Mission accomplished Platinum Games.
4 / 10.0 - KILL la KILL - IF
As it stands now, Kill la Kill IF is no where near worth buying for anything nearing full price.
10 / 10.0 - Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers
Everything from the presentation to the sound design, from new classes to new races, is so close to perfect that any criticisms I have are nitpicks in comparison to the love and adoration I have for this game, and this expansion.
9 / 10.0 - Collection of Mana
The Collection of Mana is awesome and a must buy for any JRPG fan in all honesty. From the addition of quality of life features to the first chance to play Trails of Mana in the west, this is an awesome way to kill some time and fill out your growing Switch catalog.
9 / 10.0 - Mordhau
While there are certain aspects that would love to see improved, I am confident that those who are even mildly interested in it will find plenty to keep them coming back.
4 / 10.0 - Wolfenstein: Youngblood
At this point do I believe that MachineGames can make another good Wolfenstein game? Honestly, I do not know, even with the help of a talented studio like Arkane, they were up able to learn from their previous mistakes. Honestly, Wolfenstein fans deserve better than what they got here and that is saying something.
8 / 10.0 - Unruly Heroes
The artstyle, playstyle, music, and dedication that was put into the project speaks for itself. With such a low price-tag, there is very little reason to not give Unruly Heroes a playthrough of your own, be it solo or with friends.


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Yet another big thank you to sis for this gift idea! If you're curious what chocolate wine actually tastes like I would have to describe it as one big, melted Cadbury Milk Chocolate With Raisins bar. The red wine gives this fruitiness similar to dried raisins and prunes thanks to the cream taking off the tart edge while turning the chocolate extra smooth. Definitely Aperitifs material to be enjoyed in small doses as I have a feeling this sort of thing can sneak up on people. That's the best part really about going DIY with this... being able to control how potent this turns out along with how sweet depending on the wine used and how much.
Red wine and dark chocolate infuses cream for a rich Aperitifs. Feel free to change the ingredient amounts, namely the amount &/or type of wine used and chocolate, to either create a sweeter or fruitier result.
Combine cream and milk together and heat in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat until it comes to a gentile boil.On the stove, create a double boiler by placing a small heavy sauce pan into a larger pot filled with water. Add chocolate cut into pieces or chocolate chips to small pot and bring water underneath to a boil. Whisk until smooth and fully melted. Remove from heat and pour in hot cream mixture whisking well. Set aside to cool down.Add in wine and stir well. Decant into sterilized glass bottles and firmly cork. Once opened chocolate wine should be stored in the refrigerator for about a week.
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PG&E to Add 1,400 Gas Workers, Centralize Control
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) plans to expand its natural gas work force by 1,400 positions and centralize overall control of its nearly 50,000 miles of transmission and distribution pipelines by 2015, according to a 45-page plan the San Francisco-based combination utility filed Friday with state regulators.
Separate from a $2.2 billion pipeline enhancement plan now being reviewed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Gas Safety Plan was submitted in response to a state law signed last October by Gov. Jerry Brown requiring the state's gas system operators to make periodic reports on the status of their gas safety actions.
PG&E said the safety plan highlights "current and committed work and connects the dots" on the utility's ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and reliable gas system, following the fatal rupture and explosion of one of its transmission pipelines nearly two years ago in San Bruno, CA.
Nick Stavropoulos, PG&E's executive vice president running the gas operations, called the filing a "roadmap to becoming one of the nation's safety gas utilities," noting that the document represents input from all levels of the giant utility's gas organization and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which last month outlined a dozen recommendations (see Daily GPI, June 25).
PG&E's latest plan focuses on four areas:
The plan recognizes it will take time for the utility to achieve its vision of becoming an industry leader in gas safety and reliability, a PG&E spokesperson said. Training is slated to take from now to 2015, and the hiring of 1,400 additional gas workers will take through 2014, the plan stated.
State and federal regulators, as well as citizen stakeholders, have been unsparing in their criticism of PG&E's gas system operations, as well as in the self-reported violations that PG&E divulged to the CPUC this year (see NGI, March 21, 2011).
Stavropoulos said PG&E has made "monumental progress" since the San Bruno tragedy. He said the utility has shown it "knows how to get things done; our [new] gas safety plan proves we know what more we need to do."
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Hot on the heels of of Microsoft confirming Windows Blue's existence in a quickly-deleted job posting, fresh rumours have emerged suggesting that the next-generation operating system may get a release as soon as August - less than a year after the launch of Windows 8.
If you're confused as to why Microsoft would replace Windows 8 so quickly, rumours suggest that the company is giving up on its traditional release cycle in order to be more competitive in the fast-moving world of operating systems. Today's Windows releases typically last for five years or more - Windows XP launched in 2001 and was replaced by Windows Vista in 2006, which was in turn replaced by Windows 7 in 2009 then Windows 8 in 2012 - but that isn't exactly common across the industry: while Apple's OS X is approaching 12 years old, the company releases annual paid-for upgrades; open-source software specialist Canonical, meanwhile, updates its Ubuntu Linux software for free every six months, releasing a long-term support (LTS) version every two years for those who prefer a more sedate upgrade path.
That leaves Microsoft as the odd-one out: while it has done more rapid releases in the past, bringing out Windows XP just one year after Windows Millennium Edition (ME) failed to set the world on fire, it has traditionally stuck with a longer release cycle with free minor upgrades being released as Service Packs.
Windows Blue, the rumours claim, will change all that. The first in a series of rapid-release operating systems, Windows Blue will mark the start of an annual upgrade cycle similar to that offered by Apple. Like Apple, each Windows upgrade will be made available cheaply to those only a version or two out, and like Apple each will include more incremental changes than the jumps seen from Windows XP to Windows Vista to Windows 8.
So far, so common knowledge: Microsoft's previously-leaked job description for a Windows Blue engineer already confirmed that the next-generation operating system will feature an improved version of the tile-based Modern UI with few changes to its underlying functionality - but it was silent on a launch schedule, and with good reason: Windows Blue may be released as early as August.
According to an unnamed source speaking to Win8China, Windows Blue will hit Release To Manufacturing (RTM) status in June and then be released to the public in August following a period of developer-centric testing and roll-outs. If you think that's a little soon to be splashing out on a new operating system, there's good news coming with it: an upgrade to Windows Blue will be provided to Windows 8 owners free of charge, as with previous Service Pack releases.
The full details of the changes wrought by Windows Blue are not yet clear, but the site's source claims that the Modern UI will be tweaked with improved functionality offered by the 'Charms,' a new kernel version will bring performance improvements and enhanced battery life, and Modern UI applications will be better able to scale to different display resolutions.
Microsoft, naturally, has refused to comment on the rumours, but with Windows Blue confirmed as an impending product it's looking like Windows 8 users might be upgrading sooner rather than later.
Boot-to-desktop is just the start, it seems.
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AM- 9 mile easy progression run from the rec center through half the canal trail and back. 7:15 average. Last mile in 6:31. Going to Grand Junction today and tomorrow to tour the Colorado Mesa campus. Should be fun!


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Q: Angular 2 - ngFor with ContentProjection Is it possible to combine the *ngFor directive with content projection?
For example:
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@Component({
  selector: 'test',
  template: `

      <ng-content *ngFor="..."></ng-content> // <-- Phantasy example

  `
})
export class TestComponent {
}

...
<test>

Hello World

</test>

...
So the result in the DOM after compiling might look like:
<test>

Hello World

Hello World

Hello World

</test>

A: I don't think this is currently supported, since ng-content resolves at compile-time.
See this issue: #8563

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The CHEMISTY Joint Album; Music With Swagger (Review)
August 21, 2009 | Tim Sheehy | 2 Comments Share this The CHEMISTY Joint Album; Music With Swagger (Review)
Back in 2000, Sony Music Entertainment Japan held their Asayan talent search–which at the time, was like the Japanese equivalent of American Idol. Chemistry's Yoshikuni Douchin and Kaname Kawabata ended up winning the contest that year, and have since gone on to release 11 albums including their latest The CHEMISTRY Joint Album.
Featuring collaborations with other artists, The CHEMISTRY Joint Album contains twelve tracks which are a bit more synth heavy than their previous albums and might be marketed a bit more as a general pop album than their typical R&B fare. That said, I wasn't disappointed, and despite Jayson's clear disdain for the first single from the album "a Place for us," I adored every minute of it.
Read more about it after the jump.
"SUPERSTAR" actually makes interesting use of electronic guitars, which is an instrument you don't see much of in their work. "a Place for us" actually features some interesting use of traditional Japanese percussion which actually inspired my use of it in a doujin release I did for M3 in Japan the other month. "Alive" is a bit more of a pop song which actually has a bit of violin work that stands out from the synth driven bass line.
"Instinct," much like "a Place for us," is an R&B track with a female singer whom I believe is Coma-Chi, but I'm not positive since it's not mentioned on the album itself. She does a great job though and the album reminds me a bit of something we might have heard from M-flo back when they let Lisa do actual R&B tracks before she split from that group.
"Party Nite" is a fast paced dance/pop track which, like the name says, would be great for a party–at night. It uses plenty of time based effects which are no doubt the work of Shinichi Osawa, who uses them frequently with his work. "Why Baby," is actually a song by Giant Swing which features Chemistry. It's very chill and if you like laid back R&B, you'll probably love it too.
Chemistry also included a cover version of "Tsuki no Hune," which I believe was originally composed by Satoru Ikeda, but I could be wrong about that as I've heard the song covered several times by different artists. It's a beautiful ballad though. It almost comes off as a bit sad though. "Rainbow" is a beautiful duet featuring Keiko Lee, and is definitely more of the R&B fare.
Finally, there are three other tracks. A duet with Tica, and another quick r&b piece by Chemistry, both of which are pretty good. The album is closed out with the track "Zutto Yomikake no Natsu" by Tomita Lab, and features Chemistry, but being a Tomita Lab fan myself, I was pretty pleased that they threw this on there.
While there were quite a few collaborations on this project, it was still very much a Chemistry album and definitely worth picking up if you're a fan of Japanese pop, or r&b in general. It's currently available at both CD Japan and Play Asia. There's something for everyone and you'll probably find at least one track you'll love to death. I found several.
Tags: CHEMISTRY, DefSTAR, J-pop, Music Reviews, R&B, Reviews, Sony
Jayson Napolitano on August 21, 2009
I loved that first single we reviewed on the site, but I couldn't really get into this one. They're still a really good group, but I think I like their poppy stuff better, which is odd given how much I like electronic music!
tu2t on December 20, 2009
thank you for the review.. i've already hear this album.. LOVE IT!! especially for A Place for Us..
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Three more PC Engine games that I want to like, but can't
A few weeks ago, I published a post about three Namcot-made PC Engine games that I want to like but can't. Well, here are three more such games--although, in this case, only one of them was produced by the folks responsible for Pac-Man.
1. Batman (1990)
Why I want to like it: It's a Batman game. Duh! Also, I rather like the look of the Batman sprite and the top-down view of the action--a welcome change from all of the side-scrolling efforts (like this one and this one) that flooded the market following the success of Tim Burton's 1989 film.
Why I can't: It's pretty darn boring. It starts off well enough, but after a few levels your eyes glaze over (or at least mine did) due to this Sunsoft-developed title's dreary, repetitive environs and yawn-inducing gameplay.
2. Deep Blue (1989)
Why I want to like it: Well, there's the game's box art, for starters, which intriguingly shows a fish-shaped ship firing at a gigantic octopus. And then there are its in-game graphics, which are--in screenshots, at least--similarly intriguing thanks to their gritty, somewhat-realistic sheen.
Why I can't: Unfortunately, those gritty, somewhat-realistic graphics are awfully repetitive in action. That's the least of this Pack-in-Video-made title's problems, though. Much more offensive than its graphics is its gameplay, which pits your slow, underpowered fish-sub against hordes of speedy, zig-zagging gill-breathers that are nearly impossible to avoid.
3. Marchen Maze (1990)
Why I want to like it: Anyone who has been visiting this blog for more than a day or so likely knows I'm a sucker for cute games. Well, this Alice in Wonderland-esque release definitely fits into that category thanks to its bubble-blowing, pigtailed protagonist and a cast of "baddies" that include sunglasses-wearing mushrooms and pink, wind-up-toy penguins.
Why I can't: This game may be cute, but it's no cakewalk. In fact, it's frustratingly--and often cheaply--challenging. You're constantly being barraged with bullets and other obstacles that send you over the brink (each stage is a platform that floats in space) and eat up one of your precious lives.
It should be noted that none of the above-mentioned games are terrible. On the contrary, each of them contain one or two or even three elements (such as graphics, music or overall concept) that make me think they could be completely enjoyable--if only they didn't contain a number of flaws, too.
See also: 'Three PC Engine games I want to like, but can't'
Labels: Batman, Deep Blue, games I want to like but can't, HuCards, imports, Marchen Maze, Namcot, Pack-In-Video, PC Engine, reviews, Sunsoft
Darn, looks can sure be deceiving, because all three of those games look interesting on the surface! Especially that Batman game! It really does stand out among the usual types of games that franchise is known for.
Maybe I'll give them a shot just to experience them. Marchen Maze is too cute to completely ignore!
Well, like I say at the end of the post, they're far from terrible games, Kamiwoo -- although I wouldn't fault anyone for using that word to describe Deep Blue. Batman and Marchen Maze are worth checking out, IMO, although you might want to do so via emulation before dropping any money on real-life copies of them. Let's just say they're enjoyable to a point and could have been much more so :)
Motherplayer said...
Ohhh I quite liked the genesis batman. What I love is still looking at the box from any region, and they all knew the logo spoke for itself. I loved that about the 89 batman. The style is still all there.
Interesting comment, Motherplayer! Anyway, I agree about the 89 Batman having a certain, particular style. Interestingly, most (all?) of the Batman games released in the wake of the film were made by Sunsoft and were worth a rental, at least.
Emulation was the plan, Bryan, when it comes to "iffy" older games, that's my usual course of action first... even if I've already played them once, subsequent future playthroughs (as well as the box/manual art you and I both love) still make them worth picking up later on!
Deep Blue seemed like the weakest link here, definitely. I'll try that one out... last ;D
Yeah I noticed that. Hell the genesis, nes and gameboy versions even had the music composed by the same composer. That should also be an interesting note and they all sound great on their respective systems.
Yes, emulation should always be the first step in these cases, Kamiwoo. Why waste money on an old game until you know you're going to like it?
Anyway, yes, Deep Blue is by far the weakest link here. Personally, I'd say Batman is the most enjoyable, followed by Marchen Maze, with Deep Blue following quite a bit behind.
I'd like to say Marchen Maze is the most enjoyable, by the way, as I realllllly like its art/graphics, but, man, it can be *frustrating*. I tend to pick it up, force my way through the first few stages and then angrily turn it off after dying way too many times :(
One last thing: I'll be interested to hear what you think of Deep Blue. I fully expect you to hate it!
Ah, I forgot there was a GameBoy version of Batman, Motherplayer, although I guess I should have expected one. I also didn't know the GameBoy, Genesis and NES versions were composed by the same person. Interesting!
That Batman game looks awesome! It's too bad they ruined it by leaving out the interesting environments.
You should give it a try, Justin. Many folks -- such as IcaNEC over at The Bros Duomazov -- really like the game. I don't hate it, BTW; I just wish it were more interesting :)
Damn what a downer for the Batman title...I guess I'll continue to try to conquer the NES release. Batman KICKS ASS!!
Famicom Freak: I recommend trying it for yourself before deciding it's crap. That wasn't my intention with these posts. Really! I just wanted more from them. Like I said at the end of the post, none of them are terrible -- I was just hoping for and/or expecting more than I got. I plan to own all of them sooner or later, BTW.
I agree that Deep Blue is rather poor but Marchen Maze looks splendid! What a shame it isn't :(
Yeah, Deep Blue *could* have been good, Simon, and it *does* include some interesting ideas, but, man, it is *not* fun to play :(
Marchen Maze is much better, BTW, so you should give it a try. LIke I've said a few times now, it's not at all terrible. In fact, I like playing it every now and then (via emulation) and I plan to pick up an actual copy of it soon.
That said, I pretty much always walk away from the game feeling frustrated. It's just hard to enjoy being pushed around and pushed over the edge of the stage as often as you are in this game :(
Hmm then I will surely look for them well maybe try them via emulator and see how I handle them. Thanks for the info!
Yeah, I'd definitely suggest trying them via emulation before picking up actual copies of them. Although a number of PCE games are of the "pick up a copy of it if you see it, even if you haven't played it" variety, but these three aren't among them :)
I bought Deep Blue once simply because I had 300 yen in my pocket and wanted to buy a PC Engine game. I quite agree. I just based my purchase on the look of the HU card and hoped it would be a Sqoon-like submarine game.
But it was a bit disappointing. Very repetetive, very frustrating and the dark blue environment kind of made me feel melancholy.
Hey, Sean! Well, at least it was just 300 yen. Oh, wouldn't it be great if this game were like Sqoon? Hell, I'd take the game as-is if it were a little less frustrating and repetitive. Sigh.
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I used an vadalia onion chop wizzard instead of my mandolin to ensure all the fries were cut 1/4" thickness. I also left the peel on. The whole family said these are the new go to fries in our house.... And, as for the sweet potato fries, I started cutting mine with a mandoline. Nice, perfect little fries. But, I found that the hard sweet potato was a bit difficult to pass through the blade (and I'm always REALLY careful when I use the mandoline).
I found an amazing recipe for sweet potato fries. The only problem is that cutting sweet potatoes is a pain. I wound up just cutting round slices instead of fries, but even that was difficult.... 22/03/2016 · Mandolines make quick work of many tasks that normally are performed with a chef's knife, including french fries, veggie chips, potato casseroles and all sorts of other goodies.
20/01/2015 · Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick matchsticks, and toss with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.... These allow you to slice paper thin, a little thicker (think potato chips), thick julienne (think french fries), and thin julienne. If you're not sure how your blades will slice, invest in a few potatoes and try each setting out. It's usually a good idea to have a few extra veggies on hand when you're learning to use your mandoline as well so you can get the hang of the whole process.
27/07/2015 · You can make sweet potato waffle fries using any of the methods described in this article. Simply use two sweet potatoes instead of using two russet potatoes and follow the instructions as usual. Simply use two sweet potatoes instead of using two russet potatoes and follow the instructions as …... 20/01/2015 · Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick matchsticks, and toss with the oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Use a sharp knife or mandolin to cut the sweet potato. This is CRUCIAL. You can avoid a really tragic kitchen accident by having the proper tools. Make sure the sweet potato is firmly in place before beginning to cut and make sure you have moved all of your fingers out of the way.
It was Alex who started it. She loves French fries but, after recently discovering the mandoline (mandolin slicer) and how easy it is to use, she decided yesterday that she'd make potato chips.


Islamabad, April 12 (TNS): President Asian Development Bank Takehiko Nakao has appreciated the reform process in Pakistan and assured continued support of the bank.
He was talking to Finance Minister Asad Umar in Washington.
The two sides discussed continuation of Pakistan's ongoing engagement with the Asian Development Bank.
The Finance Minister apprised the President Asian Development Bank of the current macro-economic situation in the country.
Meanwhile, on the sidelines of the Finance Minister's meetings during the IMF/WB spring meetings in Washington DC, the Finance Minister met the US Treasury.
He apprised them about the macroeconomic situation in the country, the reform efforts as well as measures being taken to strengthen the anti-money laundering legal and enforcement framework.
The Finance Minister also held a meeting with his Saudi counterpart Mohammed Al-jadaan.


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MAFES measures consumer opinions
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Ms. Bonnie A. Coblentz
MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Researchers at Mississippi State University's Agribusiness Institute are in the process of determining consumer attitudes to genetically modified foods.
Genetic modifications of food are typically done to make the item easier for the farmer to produce or to make it more desirable for the consumer because of new or enhanced traits. For example, tomatoes have been modified to stay fresh on the shelf longer, a benefit to consumers, and soybeans have been developed to be resistant to a common weed killer, a benefit to farmers.
The MSU researchers have completed one preliminary study in Mississippi to determine whether consumers feel differently about genetically modified foods if the change was made to develop a better product for them.
Jayson Lusk, an agricultural economist with the Mississippi Agriculurural and Forestry Experiment Service, conducted the first survey for the Agribusiness Institute and is working on future surveys. These surveys will measure U.S. and European opinions on the subject of genetically enhanced foods.
"We want to find out if people change their opinions about genetically modified foods if there are different reasons for making the modification," Lusk said. "Will someone who opposes a genetic modification that aids the producer still oppose genetic engineering if it gives them a better product?"
This survey was conducted among Mississippi consumers, and the results have been compiled. Results indicate that consumers are more accepting of corn chips that have been genetically modified to increase shelf life rather than modified to increase farmers' crop yields. Results also showed that factors such as brand name are more important in determining consumer choice than the type of corn used in chip production.
A nationwide survey this summer will seek to gather 1,000 responses from U.S. consumers.
Bruce Trail from the University of Reading in England visited the Agribusiness Institute in March to discuss European issues. The MSU team will work with him to design research programs for Europe and the United States that will test for similarities and differences in consumer attitudes.
"Having this information should give ag producers, processors and all those involved in the chain bringing a farm product to the grocery store shelf an idea of the long-term potential for consumer acceptance of their products and the long-term demand for genetically engineered foods," Lusk said. "If we find this is going to be an issue that consumers will be increasingly concerned about, perhaps producers should consider alternative methods."
The research team is also interested in determining the factors that influence consumer acceptance of genetically modified foods. Knowing what consumers think of a product before it makes it to the grocery store shelf can help producers tailor products to consumers. If producers know in advance that consumers will accept modifications that provide a higher-value product, companies can save money by not investing resources into unnecessary efforts to control consumer backlash.
"This research should help agricultural producers and agribusiness firms that use genetically engineered products effectively promote and sell their products," Lusk said. "This survey information also can help estimate the number of people who may not wish to purchase genetically engineered foods. Determining the size of this niche market can identify an alternative market for producers."
John Lee, MAFES agricultural economist and head of MSU's Agricultural Economics Department, said results of this study have a lot of implications for U.S. trade policies and farmers.
"If it appears that European consumers are genuinely averse to genetically modified foods, U.S. producers can consider alternative products rather than spending effort and energy trying to overcome trade barriers," Lee said.
This research is just one project under way at the Agribusiness Institute. Lee said the institute has operated since 1990 and is a joint venture between the College of Business and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. It offers an academic program leading to a master's of agribusiness management.
"The Agribusiness Institute exists to be a place for the agribusiness community to get access to academic programs and students trained in agribusiness, and it serves as a focal point for research dealing with all aspects of the food chain linking producers to consumers," Lee said.
For more information, contact: Dr. Jayson Lusk, (662) 325-3796
http://www.ext.msstate.edu/news/feature-story/2001/mafes-measures-consumer-opinions


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Q: calculate GST in jQuery HTML I am trying to calculate the CGST/SGST/IGST based on input#input.
here I am considering input#gst_rate = 18.
actually, I am trying - if the user selects LOCAL then input#gst_rate will be divided into 2 and the value as 9 will show in input#cgst = 9 and input#sgst = 9 and input#igst = 0.
If the user selects INTERSTAE then input#gst_rate will show in input#igst = 18 and input#cgst = 0 and input#sgst = 0.
I am not familiar with javascript and jQuery. Please help me with how I achieve the code.

<select name="gst_type" class="gst_type" id="gst_type">
  <option value="1">LOCAL</option>
  <option value="2">INTERSTATE</option>
</select>

<input type="text" class="form-control  gst_rate" id="gst_rate" value="18">

<input type="text" class="form-control  cgst" id="cgst" placeholder="CGST">
<input type="text" class="form-control  sgst" id="sgst" placeholder="SGST">
<input type="text" class="form-control  igst" id="igst" placeholder="IGST">

A: You could study this piece of code which shows the result you are waiting:

// initialize
var init_value = $("#gst_rate").val();
var choice = 2
$("#gst_type").val(choice).trigger("change");
interstate();
display(choice);

function interstate() {
  $("#cgst").val(0);
  $("#sgst").val(0);
  $("#igst").val(init_value);
}
function local() {
  let newvalue = init_value / 2;
  $("#cgst").val(newvalue);
  $("#sgst").val(newvalue);
  $("#igst").val(0);
}

function display(c){
  if(c == 1){
    local();
  }else if(c == 2){
    interstate();
  }
}
$("#gst_rate").on("change", function() {
  init_value = $("#gst_rate").val();
  display(choice);
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  choice = $(this).val();
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Q: removeClass() if it exists This function adds a rotated class to my button when I click it. The button has an arrow on it which points in the direction the panel has slid.
How could I remove the rotated class when I click the button again?
$("#btnDiv").click(function (){
     $('#slidePanel').toggle( "slide",{direction: 'right'});
     $('#btnDiv').addClass('rotated');
});

Something like this maybe?
if('rotated'){
    removeClass('rotated')
}else{
    addClass('rotated')
}

A: You can use .toggleClass()
$('#btnDiv').toggleClass('rotated');

That adds it if it's missing, and removes it if it's present. There's also .is() to check for things like that:
if ($('#btnDiv').is('.rotated'))

or more simply:
if ($('#btnDiv').hasClass('rotated'))

A: Just use .toggleClass() to acheive that.

A: Try this
if($('#btnDiv').hasClass('rotated')){
   $('#btnDiv').removeClass('rotated')
}else{
  $('#btnDiv').addClass('rotated')
}

A: if($('#btnDiv').hasClass('rotated')){
   $('#btnDiv').removeClass('rotated')
}else{
   $('#btnDiv').addClass('rotated')
}

A: $("#btnDiv").click(function (){
    $('#slidePanel').toggle( "slide",{direction: 'right'});
    if($('#btnDiv').hasClass('rotated')){
          $('#btnDiv').removeClass('rotated');
    }
    else{
         $('#btnDiv').addClass('rotated');
    }
  });

A: you can you simple swith the class on click

$('.myclassname').on('click', function(){
    $('.myclass h2').toggleClass( 'first_class', 'second_class');
});


Today we took some time to sit on the beach and just relax. It was really wonderful. There were a lot more people out today and almost all of them had an extraordinary dog or two. It was a lot of fun to watch them play in the surf and run around on the sand. The marine layer was thick today so it was a little chilly but it is a welcome relief from the heat of the Central Valley. (It is still amazing to me that we can travel 2 hours away and experience a temperature change of 30-40 degrees.) Whenever we spend time on the coast, we daydream about owning a home near the beach and imagine how wonderful it would be to see the sea everyday. Whenever we share this vision, people tell us that it would become boring, and that we wouldn't like it after a while but I can't believe that would be true. I envision us spending time (almost) every day just like today... sitting on the beach, watching the waves, full of peace and serenity. We'd walk the dogs in the surf, bask in the sun when it appears in the afternoons and leave the windows open all day long so we could smell the salty air. We've agreed that we'd host our friends and family so they could enjoy the serenity of the environment. We've got big plans.
Until then we will appreciate what time we are able to spend on the coast. Every visit is grace filled and leaves us overflowing with gratitude and anticipation for the next time.


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"Learning Implementation best practices are rooted in common sense, yet they are surprisingly not common practice," writes Ed Emde, president of Wilson Learning Corp, in a recent article that appeared in CLOmedia.com.
 Emde believes the reason for this is the wrong focus. Rather than recording what happens in the classroom, learning leaders should pay attention to workplace practices.
Answers to the questions, "Does it work?" and "Is it successful?" are the best barometers for any type of learning implementation. This advice will sound familiar to lean learning experts. Pragmatism or results-oriented criteria are at the heart of lean strategies.
The goal of any learning implementation program is to improve performance. Yet according to Emde, learning leaders often feel so pressured to install the program, they fail to observe and record its effectiveness. As a result, implementation falls short of expectations.
Common excuses for failed implementation can be lack of proper support, insufficient budget, or lack of time.
Emde cites Michael Woodard, GE Power Services' global learning leader, as an example of a successful learning professional who is unconcerned about these issues. Instead, says Emde, Woodard focuses on delivering the same high-quality program content to every component of the company's learning implementation process. Emde points out that the right investment in learning implementation has a multiplier effect on results generated.
In an Internet article titled "21 ideas for successful implementation of Lean Management," Patange Vidyut Chandra offers excellent advice for ensuring long-term results for learning implementation. Citing an action-based approach, each of Chandra's ideas is based on use of lean tools and strategies for building a sustainable lean culture. For Chandra, the goal is to establish The Lean Way as an integral part of the organization's method of operation.
Regardless of which practice a learning leader chooses, Lean's approach to learning implementation builds action and measured results into its on-site workshops, trainings and certification programs.
 "Learning Implementation, Best Practices," by Ed Emde. CLOmedia.com, November/December 2016.


One of the best robotic pool cleaners in terms of price and performance is the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus. While it's not cheap, this robotic pool cleaner is worth every penny, as it will scrub every inch of your pool, including the floors and walls!
The Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus can clean pools up to 50 feet, and it takes about two hours to do so. You can set a schedule for the robotic cleaner, choosing from frequencies of every day, every two days, or every three days, and it will automatically get to work. It has dual-scrubbing brushes that will remove dirt from the walls and floor of your pool, and it also has two large top-load filters that capture leaves and other debris.
This robotic pool cleaner will also save you money, as it's eight times more energy efficient than suction or pressure cleaners. It has an anti-tangle cable, and reviewers say it's incredibly efficient and convenient for anyone who's tired of scrubbing their pool during the summer.
Most robotic vacuum cleaners are expensive, thanks to their high-end technology. However, the Zodiac Baracuda Automatic Suction Inground Swimming Pool Cleaner is a good option for those on a budget, as it gets consistently positive reviews and costs less than $300.
This device uses suction to clean your pool, so you won't get the same energy savings as you might with other robotic cleaners. The Zodiac MX6 hooks up to your filter through a series of included hoses, and the brand says it's best for pools with 2-speed or variable-speed pumps. It will thoroughly clean floors, walls, and the waterline of in-ground swimming pools, and the little machine boasts optimized flow control to ensure optimal performance.
According to reviewers, this pool-cleaning robot is ideal for regular pool maintenance, and many say it even does a good job on stairs and in corners.
If you're interested in reading more reviews, take a look at our selection of the best pool cleaners available to purchase online.
Smart home devices are the new normal, so it should come as no surprise that there's a robotic pool cleaner that you can control via smartphone. The Dolphin Oasis Z5i Robotic Pool Cleaner uses Bluetooth technology to sync to your phone, allowing you to spot clean your pool without lifting a finger.
This high-end model from Dolphin features a powerful dual-drive motor that can clean pools up to 50 feet in 2.5 hours, and you can set the weekly schedule to your preferred frequency. The dual brushes will remove any dirt and debris from the walls, floor, and waterline of your pool, and the robotic cleaner's 360-degree pinpoint turning allows it to tackle pools of any shape. Plus, it has oversized cartridge filters that trap leaves and fine debris with ease. Reviewers love that you can simply turn this gadget on and walk away, then come back a few hours later to a sparkling clean pool. Who wouldn't love that?
See more reviews of our favorite smart home devices that you can buy today.
Vinyl pool liners are quite popular, but they can develop wrinkles if not installed and maintained properly. Even if your pool has some uneven areas, you can still use the Aquabot Pool Rover Hybrid Robotic Pool Cleaner in it, thanks to the machine's extra-wide, non-marring wheels.
The Aquabot Hybrid can be used in both above-ground and inground pools up to 40 feet long, and it takes about an hour to do its job. While it will remove both big and small debris from your pool, as well as clean the floor with its jet-propelled system, this robotic pool cleaner can't get up the walls, unfortunately. The debris that's sucked up gets trapped in a reusable filter bag, so you do have to empty it after each use. Reviewers say the Aquabot Hybrid does a great job sucking up leaves and other debris, but some note it can get stuck in corners when left to its own devices.
Is there a tree or plant near your pool that's always dropping leaves into the water? It's a common complaint, and no one likes swimming among a sea of dead leaves! If you have a serious leaf problem, you'll want a robot cleaner like the Dolphin Triton PS Plus, which has an extra-large filter basket that will trap all that annoying debris.
The Dolphin Triton PS Plus can clean pools up to 50 feet long, and it will tackle the floor, walls, and waterline in around two hours. However, it also has a "quick" mode that takes just one hour. You can set the robot to clean on a schedule, and its brushes spin twice as fast as standard cleaners, helping to scrub off any and all dirt. Plus, the oversized top-load filter basket can hold more leaves, as well as fine debris that might be floating around.
Robotic pool cleaners aren't just for inground pools. The Aquabot Pool Rover is specially designed to use in above-ground pools up to 30 feet long. It features "NeverStuck" rollers that allow it to easily navigate over bumpy bottoms, and it has non-marring tires that won't mess up your lining.
This pool cleaner operates for about one hour, sucking up both fine dirt and larger debris into its on-board filter bag. It comes with two filter bag options, which you can switch out depending on whether you want to filter big or small particles. Many people say this little pool cleaner picks up an impressive amount of dirt, and it can navigate above-ground pools with ease.
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If you have an inground pool, chances are you want a robotic pool cleaner that will tackle both the floor and the walls. Luckily, the rugged Polaris F9450 Sport is just the robot for the job. This cleaner works on all surfaces, cleaning the floor, walls, and tile liner of pools up to 50 feet with its pleated scrubbing brush.
The Polaris Sport captures four times as much debris as other cleaners in its large, easy-empty filter canister, and you can set its programmable timer to your own custom cleaning schedule. It has a built-in sensor that figures out where it is in the pool, adjusting its path to clean more efficiently without tangling the cord. It's the perfect device to keep your inground pool shiny and clean this summer.
Some people prefer to use a pool skimmer to keep their pools clean. These devices are used to capture dust, dirt, bugs, leaves, and other debris from the top of the water, removing gunk before it can sink to the bottom. Luckily, there are several robotic pool skimmers available, the best of which is arguably the Solar Breeze.
This solar-powered robotic pool skimmer works all day long, navigating around the top of your pool to remove more than 90 percent of surface debris. It also has a built-in chlorine tray that can hold two 3-inch tablets, allowing it to sanitize the water as it operates. Reviewers call this solar-powered robotic skimmer "awesome," and many love its spacious debris basket and, of course, the fact that it harnesses the energy of the sun to save you money on electricity.
You can also cut down on your energy bills by investing in a solar pool cover, which uses the sun to raise pool temperatures and retain heat.


Chicago Underground, ResFest '98, Nantucket, Newport International, Sydney, and Hudson Valley film festivals; by Ray Pride, Eugene Hernandez,Mark Rabinowitz, Mary Glucksman, Henry Lewes, and Holly Willis.
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David Geffner looks at the relationship between first-time producers and directors.
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Todd Solondz discusses Happiness with Scott Macaulay.
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Holly Willis interviews Orgazmo's Trey Parker.
John Water's discusses his new film, Pecker, with Peter Bowen.
Scott Macaulay profiles Anthony Drazan's Hurlyburly.
Hit Me's Steven Shainberg talks with Denis Johnson.
Todd Haynes discusses his new film, Velvet Goldmine, with John Cameron Mitchell.
Peter Berg talks about Very Bad Things with Scott Macaulay.
Tom Kalin interviews Love is the Devil's John Mayberry.
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Yumenoka Strawberries
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Yumenoka strawberries are large fruits with a uniform, conical shape that tapers to a slender, pointed tip. The skin is smooth, glossy, bright red, and firm, covered in many small, external seeds that are also known as achenes. Underneath the surface, the flesh is dense, aqueous, slightly chewy, pale red to orange, and emits a sweet, fruity aroma. Yumenoka strawberries have a balanced, sweet and tart flavor with moderate levels of acidity.
Yumenoka strawberries are available in the winter through early summer, with a small peak season in the mid-winter through mid-spring in Japan.
Yumenoka strawberries, botanically a part of the genus Fragaria, are a Japanese variety that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The large cultivar was first developed in the Aichi prefecture and is one of four main varieties commercially cultivated within the region. Strawberry cultivation began in Aichi in the 19th century, but many of the varieties in commercial markets struggled due to their short shelf life and delicate nature. Yumenoka strawberries were created in the 21st century to meet the need for a variety with durable, firm flesh, a uniform size, and extended storage capabilities. The name Yumenoka roughly translates from Japanese to mean "dreamy aroma" or "dreams come true" and is a variety highly favored for its appearance and sweet, juicy flavor.
Yumenoka strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can increase collagen production and protect the body against environmental aggressors by boosting the immune system. The fruits also contain vitamins E and K, manganese, potassium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and calcium.
Yumenoka strawberries are best suited for raw applications as their firm, and juicy consistency is showcased when consumed fresh, out-of-hand. It is recommended to bite directly into the flesh rather than slicing or cutting to experience the optimal texture and flavor. Yumenoka strawberries can be dipped whole into chocolate or candy coatings, served on appetizer plates with cheeses and nuts, or used as topping on cakes and tarts. The berries can also be mixed into salads, used as a topping on pizza and sushi, blended into crepe batter, wrapped into mochi, baked into doughnuts and cream puffs, and kneaded into a dough for strawberry dangos or sweet dumplings. Yumenoka strawberries pair well with fruits such as blueberries, kiwis, mangoes, and peaches, green tea, vanilla, caramel, dark chocolate, leafy greens, broccoli, and red cabbage. The fresh fruits will keep 3-7 days when stored lightly covered and kept dry in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Nagasaki, Japan, the character known as Yume-Zukin Chan was created by the Japanese Agricultural Cooperative Federation to promote the sales of Yumenoka strawberries. Yume-Zukin Chan is a cartoon strawberry mixed with a deer, which is a symbol of the Nagasaki region and is often displayed on the packaging of the Yumenoka strawberry. The character was first released on strawberry day in January and has become a symbol of good luck and fortune. Within Japanese culture, superstition is widely present, and many believe giving fresh Yumenoka strawberries with the character on the packaging will bring good luck to the receiver. Consumer goods made with Yumenoka strawberries are also believed to be lucky. During difficult school exams, cakes with Yumenoka strawberries are known as "a dream come true cakes," and for Valentine's Day, chocolates made with the strawberries are known as "dreamy aroma chocolate."
Yumenoka strawberries were created by the Aichi Prefectural Agricultural Research Institute in 2004 in the Aichi prefecture, Japan. The variety is believed to be a cross between kei 531 and kurume 55 strawberries and was officially registered in 2007. Today Yumenoka strawberries are primarily grown in the Aichi prefecture, but they have also expanded to Chiba, Nagasaki, and Nara prefectures and are grown under licensed farms. When in season, the firm, sweet fruits can be found at local markets and specialty grocers across Japan.
Recipes that include Yumenoka Strawberries. One is easiest, three is harder.
40 Aprons Whole30 Strawberry Coconut Butter
Butter with a Side of Bread Strawberry Butter
Instrupix Deviled Strawberries
Yellow Bliss Road Strawberry Brownies
Tastes of Lizzy Strawberry Bread
Tastes Better from Scratch Instant Pot Strawberry Jam
Someone shared Yumenoka Strawberries using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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