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Video Game Review: 'There Came an Echo' by Iridium Studios
Posted on February 26, 2015 by Will James • 0 Comments
There Came an Echo by Iridium Studios launched this week after a successful Kickstarter two years ago. I have been a huge fan of squad-based real-time strategy (RTS) games for a very long time and when I heard of a new game, with a unique, novel way of playing, voiced by none other than Wil Wheaton, I jumped at the chance to get in line.
Iridium Studios had a great but risky idea, a completely voice-controlled RTS game. Even without the great voice cast (Ashley Burch, Laura Bailey, and Yuri Lowenthal also joined the cast during development), the concept and the early art was enough to draw in almost 4,000 backers and to successfully fund the project ($115K raised of the $90K goal).
Iridium also drew attention from Intel and in January of last year they made a deal with Intel for some funding. This is one of the big reasons the game has taken two years but with the added benefit of getting the game not only on Steam (the original goal) but also onto Xbox One and PS4, more funding, more staff, more QA testing, and more resources to put out a more polished project, and, lastly, added support for Intel's RealSense technology. Personally, I don't have an Xbox One, a PS4, or RealSense so those didn't really impress me but more resources and money for a better game was worth the wait for me.
The main menu for There Came an Echo.
When I first started the game, I went straight to the Voice Calibration as I wanted to make sure everything was up and running smoothly before jumping in to the game. I started out trying to control the game using the built-in microphone and speakers on my laptop and could NOT get the game to recognize my commands. I was immediately worried about how well the game was going to work for me. Iridium does recommend using a headset, which makes sense, so I plugged mine in and tried again. Immediate success! With a near crisis averted, I hit Play and jumped in to the game. It's important to note that the game works best when you use a normal speaking voice. Don't try to yell at the game!
Corrin and Miranda getting ready to rescue Grace.
So far I've played through the first couple hours of the game and the first thing I noticed is that the visuals of this game are really beautiful. There Came an Echo has great environmental lighting and visual effects all within a 2-D isometric grid. Layered on top of that are great sound effects, ambient music, and a great voice cast. I have rage quit games with terrible voice acting and was immediately enamored by the quality of the actors they cast for the game. It doesn't hurt that the story line is compelling, a bit of a mystery, and that the dialogue is very realistic.
There Came an Echo does a great job of kicking off the story line and training you on all the controls as you, and your character, learn the ropes. It gives you a little at a time so that you aren't overwhelmed with a ton of various voice commands, weapons, and accessories all at once. The game, despite its complexity and ingenuity, is really pretty simple at its core. You give your team voice commands to move to locations, fire at targets, switch weapons, and recharge their shields all in real-time or using the "mark" command. You can pre-program several commands to be executed on your mark. It's the simplest and most elegant way I've ever planned my moves in a RTS game.
Cut scene with a conversation between Corrin and Grace.
All of the game play takes place in the view seen in the two screen shots above. The first is during a mission and the second is during a cut scene. All cut scenes in the game take place in the game engine so there is real continuity between playing the game and watching the story. Things like cover, flanking, etcetera that are pretty standard in most RTS games are found here as well so I won't spend much time on those.
The HUD contains a lot of information without feeling too cluttered. In the upper right your team members are listed showing their current energy level, their currently armed weapon, their secondary weapon, and how many recharge packs they have. Energy is interesting in the game as it is a measure of how much shielding a character has left but it is also used to power secondary weapons so using those should be done sparingly. The upper left shows your most recent and last 4 commands that have been issued. This is a great way to check if your command was actually recognized though I quickly stopped checking as I never had an issue with the game recognizing a command. Just below that is your current Objective along with a couple of voice commands that may be useful on the mission.
I had a lot of fun telling my squad what to do and having them do it without lifting a finger. At one point I was even eating some snacks while playing. There is definitely a new joy to be found in hands-free video gaming!
The squad load out screen.
Aside from the basic gameplay, there are some other really cool features in the game. Once you get past the first couple of tutorial missions, you get to start choosing the load out for your team. In addition to having a pistol, everyone can carry one of four secondary weapons with a third slot unlockable later in the game.
The Charge uses a moderate amount of power but does area damage, think grenade launcher.
The Screw uses the least amount of power because it does the least amount of damage but is great for laying cover fire.
The Rail uses the most power but does the most damage.
The Sniper is pretty self-explanatory but the key is that your squad member can only fire it when not taking fire.
There are also accessories you can load out your team with. These do things like buffing up damage for a particular weapon, increasing accuracy for a particular weapon, making sniping faster, etc. In the short time I've played so far, I didn't really notice them making a big difference but as the game progresses and more powerful accessories and more slots are unlocked, I anticipate them being more important.
All of the voice controls can be customized.
Another really great feature of the game is the ability to customize not only the names of your squadmates but any voice command in the game. Because I had no problems with the voice control working and had no issues with the terminology the developers chose, I haven't really played around with this feature yet. The built-in names and commands all continue to work but you can add your own custom ones to them. I saw that someone changed Corrin, voiced by Wil Wheaton, to Wesley and one of the commands to "Shut Up" just to be able to say "Shut Up, Wesley" to the game.
Quick reference card of all the basic voice commands.
The reference card is a nice, easy way to get a list of all the voice commands and how to use them in one spot. During game play just saying "Reference Card" will pause the game and bring it up. It's quite nice to not only be able to pause the game, but bring up the command list without ever having to move anything but your mouth.
The pop-up radial context-based menu for tactile controls.
With how well the voice controls work in There Came an Echo, I don't think I'll ever bother with the tactile (mouse and keyboard) controls. I did want to see how they worked though, so I spent a couple of minutes in the war room with them. The controls are very familiar to most gamers – right-click, context based pop-up wheel menus for controlling the actions of your characters and dragging and clicking to tell them where to go. I did find that the tactile controls are sluggish because the game actually converts your tactile control into a voice command that is issued before your squad actually performs the action. It seems like the sluggishness might get on your nerves if you had to use it a lot, but again, I don't see myself ever playing this way so it's not a big negative for me.
Use the war room to practice the voice commands and learn the controls.
The last feature of the game I wanted to briefly mention is the war room. Accessed from the main menu, the war room is a way to practice your commands and strategy against waves of enemy soldiers. I found the war room especially helpful with learning how to stack commands with the "mark" controls. It's also a great way to test out your custom voice commands before using them in the actual game.
I've recently been made aware of the Bechdel test and its something that I strongly believe is very important in all types of media. I've tried to start looking at all the things I consume through that lens and I am very happy to report that 3 out of the 6 main characters are named females and they have plenty of conversations with each other that aren't about a man. Even your own character is the neutrally named "Sam." Kudos to the Iridium team for creating a revolutionary RTS game that also passes the Bechdel test – something sorely needed in the gaming community.
I can't recommend this game enough for anyone who likes RTS games, beautiful visuals, great voice acting, independent game studios, and a novel way to play games.
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During the Workshops Day at ISC'17 in Frankfurt, Germany, we were able to interview Erwin Laure from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm, the largest engineering school in Sweden. KTH has a long history of providing the best HPC services to Swedish academia. These days, this is an essential part for an engineering school and for science. KTH is very happy to provide world-class systems. There are systems which are on the tier-1 level in the European PRACE scheme for the Swedish researchers but KTH also needs to keep up the pace.
There is a lot of talk about exascale and scaling, new technologies that are coming in, low-power processors and so forth. The whole field is at change at the moment. KTH needs to keep up constant efforts to be able to support its users, not only with a good technology basis but also with the software, the technologies and the tools they can use. Hence, KTH is involved a lot in both national and international projects where KTH tries to figure out what future technologies are, and most importantly, how they can be used by applications. In national projects, KTH works with material science, engineering, CFD, molecular dynamics, bioinformatics and so forth. Some of these projects are also performed on the European level.
One of the greatest things that have been established over the past couple of years in Europe is the concept of the Centres of Excellence. KTH is leading one of those centres in the field of biomolecular research which is a very important area for the future exascale systems. KTH is working with biomolecular researchers to figure out what the usage model is of the future large-scale machines, how you can scale up the software, what the programming models are, and so forth.
Erwin Laure thinks it is really a European strength that is has good software, open academia, and that, in industry, there are people who provide excellent software. Now, Europe also starts to have the frame in place through the Centres of Excellence so that it can really show and further advance European leadership in software.
There is now a firm commitment from many European countries, including the European Commission, to really go towards the exascale in the next couple of years, so Europe does not lose ground with respect to the USA, China and Japan. This is very valuable, both for the hardware industry that we have in Europe but even more for the applications. It is the European strength that both are being developed. Other countries have more focus on hardware but then actually lose the software. The hardware will not be usable as much as it could. Europe clearly understands that from the very beginning you need to have co-design. The hardware is being developed but the applications are following at the same pace. They are actually driving the hardware developers.
The ETP4HPC Workshop is addressing extreme-scale demonstrators. This is a very good example because in the workshop people are talking about how they can build future systems, how they can integrate novel technology, novel building blocks into future systems. Applications, the Centres of Excellence, and science are the underpinning ground for all these discussions. Erwin Laure thinks it is going in the right direction. Europe is making a good example of how things should be set up in this view.
ETP4HPC is a typical European endeavour because it is about collaboration but in the end there will also be some kind of competition. We asked Erwin Laure's opinion about this. Erwin Laure stated that KTH has joined ETP4HPC very early on because KTH considers ETP4HPC to be an excellent arena to set European priorities. The strategic research agenda that ETP4HPC is pushing out is really influential on how different European initiatives are being framed, what their context is, and where the priorities of funding should be. By being part of ETP4HPC, KTH can really influence the European Commission, the European funding arena to really focus on what KTH believes is the right thing. ETP4HPC in this sense really is a crucial thing where all of Europe comes together and tries to agree on drawing priorities, which is very important.
In the end, there is still a competition, of course, but the ETP4HPC helps you agree on what should be the priorities. How you implement those priorities then is a different thing which happens in a competitive setting.


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The reported plans by Louis Vuitton owner LVMH to launch a major blockchain project will "set a new standard in the world of luxury" according to a newly published report by Certilogo.
First reported by Coindesk in March, the Louis Vuitton blockchain project has not yet been officially commented on by LVMH, but is likely to see luxury goods from both Louis Vuitton and Parfums Christian Dior paired with a blockchain-based digital twin. This will ensure traceability and guarantee the authenticity of the products, which are common targets for counterfeiting.
The report, Making Blockchain Real: LVMH and the Future of Authentic Luxury, found that appetite for technologies that could ensure the authenticity of luxury goods was extremely high, with the majority of consumers expressing concern about possible counterfeiting.
In a survey of 1,500 consumers conducted by Certilogo across the UK, the US, Italy, France and China, 83% said that they had been concerned that brand-name products they had purchased might be counterfeit.
This was even higher in China, one of the biggest consumers of luxury goods, where 95% of respondents expressed concern over the issue.
Louis Vuitton blockchain plans mark the start of an industry wide transformation
According to Certilogo, the Louis Vuitton blockchain project is likely to be the start of an industry wide change, as other brands seek to follow suit. Reports have also suggested LVMH is likely to offer the technology as a white-label solution to other luxury brands, making rapid proliferation plausible.
"When a big name with such a lot of respect, such as LVMH, decides that product authentication is a must for luxury customers, it's time for every brand that's in the high-end luxury and lifestyle market to pay attention," said Michele Casucci, founder and CEO of Certilogo.
"This is the beginning of a new era for genuine luxury and its good news for everyone."
However, the report acknowledges that blockchain has its own limits, saying that it will not on its own "cure the epidemic of counterfeit products in luxury", however Certilogo argued that "it can be a useful building block in a comprehensive brand strategy to fight counterfeits".
"The blockchain is one of the most exciting technologies of our generation to show consumers where a product comes from, who made it, what it is made of and whether it is genuine, but there are also some limits," said Casucci.
The project, which is believed to be dubbed AURA, is reported to be launching in May or June of this year.
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Cyberpunk 2077 One Year Later review is it worth it now? (no spoilers)
By Robert Cram on November 28, 2021 on Feature, Multi reviews, PS Reviews, Reviews CD Projekt RED, Cyberpunk, Cyberpunk 2077
We take an in-depth look at CD Project Red's (CDPR) tempestuous action-role-playing game, Cyberpunk 2077. The game released on consoles and PC back in December 2020, and now almost one year later after several patches and fixes, is it worth the time investment? You can also grab the game for under £25 as of now. CDPR aims to release a 1.5 version in 2022 with a re-release for the PS5 and Xbox Series consoles where in addition PC gamers benefit also. Take a look at our Cyberpunk 2077 one year later review for the full picture. Please note, the video does not offer any story spoilers. Enjoy! You can read the text version of this via our original review.
Please note: We purchased the game in December 2020 with our own funds. CDPR didn't provide us review code. Playtime 60 hours+ at launch 220 hours now.


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The balance between internet standards and innovation has always been a tenuous one. Browser or ereader manufacturers want to showcase their product and the special things it can do and don't necessarily want to embrace or restrict themselves to a list of features that others can replicate. But designers and publishers don't want to have to create—or finance and keep track of—separate versions of a book for what the public imagines should be very similar containers.
In this session, we're going to look at the cool new stuff that works in EPUB— things like audio, video, multimedia in general, javascript, interactivity, read aloud, soundtracks, and more— in ereaders already on the market, right now. Some of these features blatantly spit in the eye of standards, and others skate right up to the edge of what's allowed.
We'll also point out some features from the EPUB3 spec that are not yet supported (and may never be) and talk about the fact that what a standards body says should work in compliant readers and what actually works, or their method of implementation, is often quite different.
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Vera Bumpers was named METRO's first female police chief in 2014. She is the agency's first woman to serve at every level of command: officer, sergeant, lieutenant, captain and assistant police chief. She joined the security department of METRO in 1981, before the system established its own police force.
HOUSTON WOMAN MAGAZINE: What attracted you to the field of law enforcement and to the METRO Police Department specifically?
CHIEF VERA BUMPERS: I was attracted to law enforcement because I like helping people and making a positive impact. A friend, who was working at METRO, shared the vision and future plans for a METRO Police Department and encouraged me to apply.
HWM: Challenges are part of everyone's professional journey. Please tell us a bit about one or two challenges you have faced in the past, as well as how you met or overcame them?
BUMPERS: The challenges that I faced on this journey ignited growth and prepared me for leadership. One challenge was learning to be confident in a male-dominated profession. I was not going to allow gender or size to define me or what I could contribute. I would encourage myself and sought out opportunities to learn from others, male and female.
Another challenge was balancing work and home. The demands of the profession can be overwhelming mentally and physically. I found that balance is important. Taking time to enjoy family and have personal time help me stay focused.
HWM: Were there any men or women who served as mentors for you? Helped you through the tough times? Taught you about leadership?
BUMPERS: There were historical and current leaders that have been mentors or persons from whom I gleam leadership qualities. The leadership qualities that were written about Harriett Tubman, Shirley Chisolm and Barbara Jordan have been foundational inspiration for me. Other mentors are a couple of dedicated women and men who are former and current agency chiefs.
HWM: What is the size of your department? Do you anticipate a need to grow the department (in terms of numbers)? If so, what factors would impact your ability to do so?
BUMPERS: The METRO Police Department has approximately 186 sworn personnel and 70 non-sworn. I anticipate growth in the department because the transit system is growing and communities are connecting. I don't see any major negatives to the department growth. The METRO Police Department is committed to keeping a safe and secure transit system for the customers and for the employees.
HWM: Are there many women in the department? How are individuals recruited to work for the METRO Police Department?
BUMPERS: There are currently 34 female police personnel. We recruit through speaking with Academy classes, written advertisement and our best resource, word of mouth.
HWM: What are the primary duties of a METRO police officer – in terms of authority and territory?
BUMPERS: The METRO Police Department was established in 1982, and our primary focus is to help keep our transit system moving safely and securely for our customers. METRO Police Officers are fully commissioned Peace Officers in the State of Texas. MPD's jurisdiction spans throughout the transit system, into parts of four counties: Harris, Ft. Bend, Montgomery and Waller.
HWM: How would you describe the relationship METRO police officers have with the public?
BUMPERS: METRO police officers have a very good relationship with the public. We conduct customer surveys to evaluate how we are viewed by the public. The outcomes of those surveys and our interactions with the public have been more positive than negative.
HWM: What advice do you give METRO police officers about interacting with the public?
BUMPERS: I encourage officers to interact with the public when patrolling the system. Every quarter we have "Meet METRO PD" day at a transit center, park & ride or rail platform. On that day, command staff and officers greet customers, disseminate information and survey cards. I also encourage supervisors and officers to attend community events and mentor at schools in the METRO service area.
HWM: What is the most important thing you'd like our readers to know about the METRO Police Department?
BUMPERS: The METRO Police Department is a team of professional law enforcement officers who operate with integrity. This team stands on the (3) Cs — Communication, Cooperation and Commitment. We will communicate with our customers and each other, we will cooperate with our customers and stakeholders, and we will demonstrate commitment to serve and protect.
Beverly Denver is the editor and publisher of Houston Woman Magazine.
Gina Luna is chairman of JPMorgan Chase in the Houston Region and chief executive officer of Middle Market Banking. She is active in recruiting, mentoring and leadership development programs within the organization. In January 2015, she began a one-year term as chair of the Greater Houston Partnership.
HOUSTON WOMAN MAGAZINE: You are often quoted as saying, "I love Houston!" Would you tell us one of the things you love most about our city?
GINA LUNA: I love Houston's welcoming spirit. I came from a small town as a summer intern and immediately felt welcome. Houston embraces newcomers and helps those who are willing to work hard to succeed at what they are trying to accomplish. Houstonians take personal ownership of making our city a great place to live, work, raise a family and build a business.
HWM: You have a lot of responsibilities in your leadership role at Chase. Why have you so willingly and enthusiastically taken on the many additional responsibilities as the board chair of the Greater Houston Partnership?
LUNA: I believe, as leaders in our community, it is incumbent on us to work together to ensure that Houston is a great place for our kids to grow up, and hopefully, choose to live in as adults. The Partnership is a great place for community-minded business leaders to come together to tackle our region's unique challenges. I feel like my time invested with the Partnership is impactful to my business and the community.
HWM: Houston has enjoyed and been recognized for many of its successes in recent years. Would you remind of readers about some of those most significant?
LUNA: Houston has been on quite the roll lately, and not just for its economic success, but also its outstanding quality of life. A few examples includes Houston being named the Top City for College Grads, One of the Best Cities for Young Entrepreneurs and America's Most Diverse City. There is something for everyone in Houston, and that makes it a compelling story as our economic development team goes out to recruit companies to Houston.
HWM: The GHP works in many areas, including expanding Houston's global reach. How are you going about doing that?
LUNA: We recently announced that Houston is one of eight U.S. markets selected to participate in the 2015 Brookings Global Cities Exchange. This program will bring Houston into a network of 28 U.S. cities, each developing unique regional export plans and strategies to increase Foreign Direct Investment. This prestigious program will make our region even stronger on the global stage.
HWM: We hear a lot about the UpSkill Houston. What is it, exactly?
LUNA: Employers tell us every day they need more workers with better and more diverse skills. But, we are not training workers fast enough, contributing to a skills gap that impacts everyone.
UpSkill Houston brings together everyone in the workforce ecosystem, including employers, community colleges and training providers to invest in people and ensure that Houstonians have the skills needed to find success in high demand careers.
A strong workforce system is critical to our competitive stature among leading global cities.. And, it will change lives.
HWM: Are there other ways in which GHP is specifically investing in people?
LUNA: Yes, another way we are investing in people is through our new Talent Attraction Initiative. Launched in 2014, this initiative will utilize Houston's new "City With No Limits" image campaign to help recruit college graduates from schools across the country. People around the country know about Houston because of our tremendous economic success. But, we need to do a better job of communicating the amazing quality of life you can have in Houston.
Houston is a city filled with lush green spaces, great arts and cultural institutions and a world-renowned restaurant scene. These are all things young professionals are looking for when choosing a place to start their careers. We are specifically targeting professionals in energy, life sciences, technology and advanced manufacturing.
HWM: Tell me a little about the Early Matters initiative the Partnership helped start.
LUNA: Early Matters is Houston's early childhood education coalition. It is another program that affords us a tremendous opportunity to invest in people and have a long-term, meaningful impact. As we explored the critical elements of the entire workforce pipeline, it became clear that a solid, early start is critical for success in life. The data shows that kids who are not reading at grade level by the end of the third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. This is the baseline education required for the training we are talking about in UpSkill Houston. If we lose the kids early, it's extremely difficult to get them back and help them become successful.
HWM: What are your thoughts about oil prices and their impact on our economy?
LUNA: No question that low prices are having an impact on our economy. No one has a crystal ball to tell us exactly how the story will play out this time, but thanks to the conscious efforts of many of our leaders who were here during the dark days of the 1980s, our economy is both more diverse and resilient. I expect that Houston will come out stronger as a result.
HWM: What is one of the GHP's top priorities during the current Legislative Session?
LUNA: State transportation funding, for sure. Much has been said about the $5 billion of new annual funding needed to keep pace with our state's growth, and we are encouraged by the conversations now happening in Austin, indicating there may be a path forward to secure these dollars.
Locally, it's time we join together, as a community, to take a hard look at our region's overall mobility plan. Houston's population growth rate leads the nation, and this puts a strain on our local roadways. Expect to see the Partnership play a leading role to convene the key transportation stakeholders and address this issue.
HWM: What is critical to the success of the Partnership during your year as chair and in the years to come?
LUNA: The key to the success of our organization rests on the shoulders of Houston's business leaders and their collective willingness to join the effort and assume leadership roles in moving our region forward. These leaders must possess a willingness to collaborate, putting their own agendas to the side, to fight for what will make Houston greater.
Joan Eischen is the director for advisory services with KPMG LLP, a U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm. She has more than 20 years of experience as an international business development specialist and has traveled to Europe, North and South America selling complex products and services. Now with the publication of "Energy and the City," a career guide for women offering raw advice from leading female energy executives in Houston, Eischen adds "author" to her resume.
HW: Please tell our readers about your new book, Energy and the City.
JOAN EISCHEN: "Energy and the City" profiles 31 senior executive women in the energy industry. This book is not an exhaustive study, rather a fireside chat with the women who lead in a male-dominated industry. These corporate pioneers entered the industry at a transitional time — in the 1970s and 1980s — when women were hardly present in energy companies. The women I interviewed talked about the changes to both the workplace and home front. These brought, for those who followed, better work environments and more personal choices. The book focuses on the challenges women faced as a minority in a room full of men and how they overcame obstacles. Some may think the issue of female career advancement is no longer valid, but the experiences of these women, and my own experience, show that this is not true.
HW: Were there any themes that emerged in the interviews you conducted?
EISCHEN: Yes, three. Visibility leads the discussion on the first major areas: creating your own personal brand and finding your voice in the shift from team player to leader. Sponsorship is required for advancement. Mentoring is valuable for personal development and networking is essential, but women need sponsors to get ahead. Work/life balance or what I prefer to call "personal choices" is the largest obstacle for career advancement and the women interviewed share their experiences on how they managed career and family. Most of the advice is equal for men and women.
HWM: Where did you get the idea for the book?
EISCHEN: I am an international business development specialist who has lived in six different countries on three continents in very male dominant industries like manufacturing, defense and energy. In 2005, I was a managing partner for a global energy magazine. One of my responsibilities was to interview industry leaders. After several months, I realized that I wasn't talking to any women. I reviewed 10 years of publications that focused on energy, and I saw women were not featured as prominent players. Women are still few in the industry. When I moved to Houston in 2007, I joined Women's Energy Network and served for over three years as its program director. I started meeting women who were breaking glass ceilings in the energy industry. Even then, we found it difficult to find 18 women each year to serve as role models for our luncheons and special events.
HW: How did you select the women featured?
EISCHEN: My first interviews were with the women who gave their time to Women's Energy Network; they came to speak to the organization as role models and mentors for our membership. They recommended other women, and the list got longer and longer. It really took off. Executives like to share their experiences and advice. There are so many amazing and accomplished women working in the energy industry in roles that were once deemed "for men only." It is very exciting to read their stories.
HW: What is the target audience of your book?
EISCHEN: The target audience is a wide range of young women (and men) — from high school and university students to new hires and mid-level talent. It is a powerful read for the new hires who are entering the energy industry and needing some guidance, as well as for those at mid-level, stuck in the talent pipeline.
HW: How are you reaching this audience?
EISCHEN: It's been a mixture of using the book as a discussion platform and mentoring tool. Prior to the book being published, I was invited to Florence, Italy to speak to Valore D', the Italian women's group. This group of executive women is leading in some of the world's largest corporations. Last year I participated in the "Young Women Energized," a high school program developed by Women's Energy Network that educates young female students about the industry and the careers available. It is interesting that young women today who are good in math and science are still being guided to study medicine rather than other fields like engineering, math or technology. We are able to provide our experiences working in energy. I presented to the Rice LEAD (Leading through Empowerment Affiliations and Development) group of women, and I will be speaking to a coed group for the new Petroleum Engineering program at the University of Houston. And, of course, I am invited to speak at company woman's groups' lunch and learn, internal book clubs and annual women's summits. I was the keynote speaker for the first inaugural women's resource group summit for Baker Hughes. That was a lot of fun.
HW: What bit of advice did you receive from the women that stood out the most?
EISCHEN: I learned that senior executives are available, and they want to share their experiences and give advice. What we need to understand is they are very busy and have many demands on their time. If you want their time, you need to have a plan and purpose and provide feedback. In my book, I give examples of how to be a good mentee. One topic that came up that I didn't expect (and I have included as a main chapter) was "Choosing Your Partner and Lifestyle." All the married women I interviewed acknowledged the support they had at home.
HW: Where can our readers find your books?
EISCHEN: "Energy and the City" is now available at www. Amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble. Brazos Bookstore on Bissonnet also has the book in stock.
Annette Santos is a journalism major at the University of Houston and intern at Houston Woman Magazine.
Sarah Weddington is a nationally known attorney and spokesperson on leadership and public issues. She gained worldwide fame when, at the age of 26, she represented "Jane Roe" in the landmark Roe v. Wade case in the U.S. Supreme Court. Her argument made her the youngest person ever to win a case there. Weddington's experience and charisma make her a highly sought- after speaker. So, when I heard she would be presenting at The Junior League at the annual meeting of the Federation of Houston Professional Women, I jumped at the opportunity to go hear her speak. As it turned out, I was granted an exclusive, one-on-one interview with her just prior to the big event. Below are some of the things we talked about.
HW: Most of our readers know you are a Texan but know little about your upbringing. Would you tell us about it?
SARAH WEDDINGTON: I was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. My father, Herbert Ragle, was a Methodist minister. From a very early age, I loved to talk. I was also someone who wanted to change things.
HW: Please tell us about your education.
WEDDINGTON: I graduated from McMurray University in my hometown of Abilene and then went on to Austin to earn a J.D. degree from The University of Texas School of Law.
HW: What attracted you to the legal profession?
WEDDINGTON: I think I was always interested in law, but the Dean at McMurray discouraged me. He said being a lawyer would be too tough for a woman.
HW: What exactly did he mean by that?
WEDDINGTON: He said he didn't see how I would be able to work as a lawyer and still have enough time for a family - to take care of children, clean the house, cook meals, etc.
WEDDINGTON: No, I'm not. It was the 1960s. Times were very different then.
HW: So, how did you end up in law school?
WEDDINGTON: I moved to Austin and went to work as a clerk typist in the Texas Legislature. The more I watched what was going on there, the more I thought, "I can do that." So, I applied for law school. There were 125 students in my class. Only five were women. One of the five was U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison.
HW: Was it difficult to land that first job after law school?
WEDDINGTON: It was difficult for a lot of women back then. At the time, law firms weren't willing to pay travel expenses to and from interviews, as they did for the men. Law partners didn't view the expenditures as wise investments. They just assumed all women lawyers would get married, have children and quit.
HW: So, what did you do?
WEDDINGTON: I went to the Placement Office at the law school and complained about it. The Dean was told, and he agreed "it wasn't fair." So, he started making calls to the law firms.
WEDDINGTON: I was interviewed by a law firm in Dallas, and the travel expenses were paid. I wasn't offered a job, however. The partner said he wasn't sure the wives were ready for a female attorney in their midst.Thirteen years later, while I was working in the Carter Administration, that same partner was considered for an appointment as a federal judge. I was one of those asked to make recommendations for or against his appointment.
HW: May I assume that man did not get the appointment?
WEDDINGTON: Yes, but not for the reason you might think. He never called and asked me to help him. Instead, he had one of his assistants call for him. If he had called me himself, I would have given him the nod.
HW: A few years after the Roe v. Wade case was settled, you were elected to the Texas House of Representatives, the first woman ever elected to represent Austin. You served two terms, and I understand you had an administrative assistant of note.
WEDDINGTON: Yes, I did. An amazing young woman named Ann Richards. The same Ann Richards who later became our governor.
HW: The two of you were founding members of the Foundation for Women's Resources. Would you tell our readers about that organization?
WEDDINGTON: I'm very proud of my involvement with the Foundation for Women's Resources - as one of the first board members and helping with the creation of Leadership Texas and Leadership America. The founding members of the Foundation felt more women were needed at all levels of Texas life, both in business and politics. We wanted women to be able to meet more people and get a statewide perspective on things. The Foundation's key programs accomplish that.
HW: You have been such a great leader and now you speak often on the subject of leadership. How do you define leadership?
WEDDINGTON: Always the same. Leadership is having the willingness and ability to leave your thumbprint. That often means stepping out, speaking up and taking risks.
HW: You will be retiring from your adjunct professor duties at The University of Texas in Austin at the end of this school year. What's next for Sarah Weddington?
WEDDINGTON: I believe life is best lived when looking forward, but it's best understood by looking backward. I think that's why the rearview mirror in an automobile is smaller than the windshield. It's what's ahead that is most important; I know there will be new chapters in my life. I'd like to write a book on leadership, travel and speak more.
Beverly Denver is the executive editor and publisher of Houston Woman Magazine.
Milazzo is a Houstonian and the owner of Vickie Milazzo Institute, an education company she founded in 1982. Recognized as the pioneer of a new profession, she built a professional association of approximately 5,000 members.
HW: Despite status quo statistic — women early 75 percent of what men earn and hold only 15 percent of the C-level positions — you believe there is an opportunity-filled future for women. Why?
MILAZZO: Because the qualities that are valued in today's socially driven culture — participation, engagement, collaboration, relationship-building, and appreci- ation for the greater good — come naturally to most women. Women simply need to be willing to reach out and grab the coming opportunities.
HW: It sounds like you believe women in the workplace have the advantage over men right now.
HW: In your book, you tell women to "negotiate like you mean it." Why do you think some women need help when it comes to negotiating?
MILAZZO: Many women aren't comfortable dealing with negotiations, even when something they really want (and deserve) is on the line.Some think, "The economy still isn't great so I'd better lie low. No, it's not what I was hoping for, but if I get too pushy I'm sure they'll pass me over for one of the other candidates. I should just be grateful to have made the cut."This might seem like common sense, but settling for less than you're worth is a big mistake — even in the wake of the Great Recession. In fact, it might even cost you the job.
HW: How could "settling for less" cost someone a job?
MILAZZO: When I'm hiring, I actually weed out candidates who underprice themselves; I assume they won't perform at the level I expect. In my eyes and in the eyes of many other CEOs, job candidates actually lose credibility when they underprice themselves.
HW: A recent article in The New Yorker, might prove your theory right. It found that only seven percent of women negotiate their salaries up-front when entering a new position…compared to 57 percent of men.
HW: In your book, you give women nine tips to help them ask for the money. First, you say, "never let them see you as a commodity." What do you mean by that?
MILAZZO: Commodities are easy to obtain and easy to replace. And, that's certainly not how you want to be perceived at your job. I tell women to do what they need to do to stand out. Get in the middle of everything and bring new ideas to the table. Build relationships throughout the company. If you're able to make yourself invaluable and leverage the things that make you unique, you'll also make yourself impossible to replace.
HW: You also tell women to "distinguish ambition from greed." Would you elaborate on that idea?
MILAZZO: Prior to launching yourself into a negotiation, it's a good idea to take a step back and ask yourself why you're working toward this particular goal. For example, you've been in your current position for two and a half years without a significant raise, and you think your skills are worth much more. Before you march into your boss's office, ask yourself: Why do I want a raise? Do I just want more money, or am I honestly interested in advancing in this company?
HW: You also tell women to "be your own number one fan." Do you mean it's okay to toot your own horn?
MILAZZO: To a certain extent, we're actually wired to nurture and care for others and to put the good of the whole over our own personal interests. While these impulses aren't inherently bad, it's time for a news flash: if you don't announce your own achievements, you can bet that no one else is going to do it for you. With humility, make sure you're keeping your name, your accomplishments, and your skill set in front of everyone.
MILAZZO: This can also be a difficult strategy for women to adopt. We don't want to appear overly aggressive, so we don't put all of our cards on the table at the beginning of negotiations. We think we'll get the other person used to the idea gradually. But especially in business, adding on as you go along generally isn't a good idea; it makes you appear unfair.
HW: You also tell women to "ask for more than you think you can get." But, isn't that being greedy?
MILAZZO: Remember the old adage: Nothing risked, nothing gained. Don't jump too fast to say "yes" to the first offer, even if you think it's fair. It's always smart to assess the situation, the person making the offer and how far you might be able to go before signing your name on the dotted line. Chances are, if your request for more is denied, you'll still be left with the initial offer.
Editor's Note: "Wicked Success is Inside Every Woman" is available now at bookstores nationwide and from major online booksellers. To learn more, visit www.wickedsuccess.com.


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Xuan Bello Fernández, más conocido como Xuan Bello (Paniceiros, Tineo, Asturias, 1965), es uno de los escritores más destacados de la literatura española contemporánea en asturiano.

Biografía
Xuan Bello nació en Paniceiros, Tineo, en 1965, aunque se trasladó a vivir a Tudela Veguín y, más tarde, a Oviedo. En esta ciudad, en la Facultad de Filología y en la tertulia Oliver coincide con escritores como Antón García, José Luis García Martín, Víctor Botas, Berta Piñán, Fonsu Velázquez, Ignaciu Llope o José Luis Piquero.

En 1982, con apenas 16 años publicó su primer libro de poemas, escrito en asturiano occidental, Nel cuartu mariellu. Su trabajo poético, aparte de los poemas y versiones publicadas en revistas universitarias y en Lletres asturianes, siguió con El llibru de les cenices (1988), Los nomes de la tierra (1991), El llibru vieyu, con el que obtuvo el premio Teodoro Cuesta de poesía en 1993, y Los Caminos Secretos (1996). En 1999 se publicó una antología bilingüe (asturiano-castellano) de su poesía, con el título de La Vida Perdida.

Xuan Bello es uno de los principales animadores de la literatura asturiana, gracias a sus traducciones, especialmente de autores portugueses, o a las colaboraciones en revistas como Clarín, Adréi y Zimbru, siendo cofundador de las dos últimas con Berta Piñán y Esther Prieto respectivamente. También ha publicado en los diarios La Nueva España y El Comercio y en el semanario Les Noticies, del que fue director ocho años. En 2005 fue responsable de la organización de la Xunta d'Escritores Asturianos.

Sin embargo, la fama literaria le llegó gracias a la traducción al castellano de su propio Hestoria Universal de Paniceiros, que recibió el premio Ramón Gómez de la Serna y se convirtió en uno de los libros más destacados por los críticos españoles del año 2003. Otros libros suyos, a caballo entre el ensayo y el relato, son Pantasmes, mundos, laberintos (1996), La memoria del mundu (1998), Meditaciones nel desiertu (2003), Los Cuarteles de la memoria (2003), La nieve y otros complementos circunstanciales (2007) y Al Dios del llugar (2007).

Recibió en el año 2009 el Premio de la Crítica RPA por su libro de poesía bilingüe Ambos Mundos. En el 2017 fue merecedor del Premio Nacional de Literatura Asturiana en su primera edición por la "extraordinaria calidad y relevancia de su trayectoria literaria (que combina poesía y narrativa), que viene jugando un papel fundamental en la dignificación y visualización de la literatura asturiana y de la propia lengua, así como debido a la proyección estatal e internacional que alcanza su obra con numerosas traducciones en diferentes idiomas".

En 2018 obtuvo el premio Teodoro Cuesta por su poemario Les isles inciertes, publicado dos años después.

Obra

Poesía
 Nel cuartu mariellu (1982).
 Llibru de les cenices (1988).
 El llibru vieyu (1994).
 Los caminos secretos (1996).
 La vida perdida (1999). Antología billingüe de su poesía.
 Ambos mundos. Poesía 1988-2009 (2010). Antología billingüe de su poesía.
 El llibru nuevu (2017).
 Les isles inciertes (2020). Premio Teodoro Cuesta.

Ensayo
 Como facer L'Habana ensin salir d'Asturies (1998)
 Ríu arriba (1998).
 La bola infinita (2000).

Narrativa
 Pantasmes mundos, laberintos (1996). Historia apócrifa de la literatura asturiana.
 La memoria del mundu (1998).
 Hestoria universal de Paniceiros (2002)
 Los cuarteles de la memoria (2003) .
 Meditaciones nel desiertu (2003). Mezcla de diario y ficción.
 La nieve y otros complementos circunstanciales (2007). Traducido al castellano (2012).
 Al dios del llugar (2007). Traducido al castellano.
 La hestoria tapecida (2007).
 La confesión xeneral (2009).
 Unas poucas cousas guapas (2010). Traducido al castellano (2015).

Infantil
 El nuberu ye bona xente (2003).

Traducciones
 José Luis Olaizola : Bibiana y el so mundu (1989).
 Álvaro de Campos (heterónimo de Fernando Pessoa): Estancu y otros poemes (1989).
 Robert Louis Stevenson : El casu raru del dr. Jeckyll y mr. Hyde (1995).
 Arthur Conan Doyle: Tres aventures de Sherlock Holmes (1995).
 Álvaro Cunqueiro: Escuela de melecineros y fábula de varia xente (1997).
 Jaume Cela: Silenciu nel corazón.
 Sieglu XX cambalache (versiones de Kipling, Pound, Ungaretti, Auden, Ferrater, Elitis, de Sena, Pavese...).
 Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao : Coses (2000).
 Jordi Sierra i Fabra: Nun llugar que llamen guerra (2002).
 Colección d'identidaes (2010). Versiones de Carl Sandburg, Tonino Guerra, Adam Zagajewski, Vladimirr Holan, William Heinesen, Anna Akmátova, Mary Oliver, Ángel González...

Otros
 Alfaya (en colaboración con Berta Piñán 1989). Material didáctico.
 L'alborá de los malvises (1999). Edición crítica de la obra de Constantino Cabal.
 El sentimientu de la tierra (1999). Antología de la literatura asturiana contemporánea.

Referencias

Escritores de Asturias
Nacidos en el concejo de Tineo
Escritores de España del siglo XX
Escritores de España del siglo XXI
Escritores en asturiano
Traductores al asturiano
Traductores del asturiano
Académicos de la Academia de la Lengua Asturiana

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Patrons piled into the Ballard Alliance space at the Sanborn Building lobby to watch artist David Johansson create another masterpiece at the Second Saturday Ballard ArtWalk on May 13. Meanwhile over at the Ballard Landmark, the young and more seasoned patrons danced to the beat of The Done Goners and watched Bruce McIntyre spin up some of his fast-selling pottery.
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I have been selling windows and doors in Ballard since 1993 when I opened a showroom on Ballard Avenue and later moved up to our current Market Street location.
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unless haha instanceof Haha
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One argument I have for instanceof is when using extends:
class BigHaha extends Haha

bigHaha = new BigHaha
console.log bigHaha instanceof Haha #true

but how safe is it, being a JavaScript operator - I feel like I should be sceptical about it.
On the other hand, with constructor.name it is very clear what is happening. Is it guaranteed that constructor.name will be set on all objects?
Thanks for any info.

A: First of all, constructor is also straight JavaScript:

Returns a reference to the Object function that created the instance's prototype.

So when you say o.constructor, you're really doing straight JavaScript, the name constructor for the CoffeeScript object initialization function is a separate matter.
So now you have a choice between using JavaScript's constructor property or JavaScript's instanceof operator. The constructor just tells you what "class" was used to create the object, instanceof on the other hand:

[...] tests whether an object has in its prototype chain the prototype property of a constructor.

So instanceof is the right choice if you want to allow for subclassing.

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A system for the on-line acquisition, visualization, and analysis of pressure-area loops
Deneault, LG and Kancel, MJ and Denault, A and Mandarino, WA and Gasior, TA and Gorcsan, J and Pinsky, MR (1994) A system for the on-line acquisition, visualization, and analysis of pressure-area loops. Computers and Biomedical Research, 27 (1). 61 - 67. ISSN 0010-4809
Transesophageal echocardiography is a widely accepted technique for the assessment of left ventricular (LV) function in the operating room, intensive care unit, and cardiac catheterization suite. Not only do the images generated by these systems provide the observer with dynamic viewsof currently ongoing cardiac mechanics, but the computed LV area values obtained by the automated border detection system can be converted to an analog signal and then used to generate pressure-area loops if LV pressure is measured simultaneously. The intraventricular area has been shown to correlate closely with intraventricular volume and to vary proportionately. Therefore, it can be substituted for volume to generate pressure-area loops that display equivalent behavior to external perturbations as pressure-volume loops. Visualization of these waveforms and the values extracted from them, along with the associated hemodynamic values, provide valuable insight into ventricular function and heart-lung interactions. This paper describes a system that was designed and developed to acquire, display, store, and analyze pressure-area loops in addition to other associated hemodynamic signals of interest. © 1994 Academic Press, Inc.
Deneault, LG
Kancel, MJ
Denault, A
Mandarino, WA
Gasior, TA
Gorcsan, J gorcsan@pitt.edu GORCSAN
Pinsky, MR pinsky@pitt.edu PINSKY 0000-0001-6166-700X
Computers and Biomedical Research
10.1006/cbmr.1994.1007
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Air remaining trapped inside your home rather than being able to escape outside is one of the best ways to save energy, as it helps reduce the amount of time your heater or air conditioning has to run. Insulation does a huge part in keeping air in to circulate properly, but even if it's in the best possible shape you may still have leaks thanks to cracks or spaces in the attic. These things occur over time with wear and tear, may be caused by rodents, or might be due to manufacturer error. An attic air sealing takes care of that problem by closing up the leaks and creating an airtight seal! That way, your home will be able to maintain a comfortable temperature without having to run those systems for longer than necessary and waste a lot of energy in the process.
As mentioned previously, keeping your home's attic airtight helps hugely when it comes to saving energy, which will assuredly save you money in the long run. Even if just a little air is getting out, it will add up before you know it. If you've noticed that some rooms have trouble with regulating the temperature, it may have to do with the air escaping as well. Sealing everything up will help cut those costs and can help make your home more comfortable overall.
Our experts would be happy to come out whenever is best for you and get to work with our high-quality equipment to assure a job that's done right and quickly as well! We'll test to ensure that every single spot that's leaking air is found, then use a special expanding spray to completely fill up the cracks to make that seal and protect your home from any further leaking.
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Air sealing is definitely worth the expense, especially if you live in a cold climate. Although the insulation of your attic reduces the heat transfer, it does not completely prevent the air flow. The insulation material covers the gaps and cracks in the walls and ceiling but can still allow for air leakage through the openings around the chimney, ducts, framing, and gaps around wires and pipes. Other under-insulated areas are found around the roof dormers and level changes. Air sealing the attic should be done by experienced professionals with the fit for purpose tools. The process usually includes a thorough inspection using a blower door to locate the leaks before making a final decision on which areas need sealing.


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Derby delight as Leeds Rhinos PDRL show great fight at Castleford Festival
Posted on 24th May 2022 25th May 2022 by Ben Hall
Leeds Rhinos Foundation's Physical Disability Rugby League team enjoyed the chance to showcase their skills at a Super League when Castleford Tigers Foundation hosted the latest Physical Disability Super League Festival of 2022 at The Mend-A-Hose Jungle on Saturday.
Teams from Warrington, Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, and Wigan as well as the home side Castleford all took to the field to compete against each other across the day in front of a fantastic crowd at Wheldon Road.
A makeshift Rhinos side consisting of just 11 players faced the daunting task of three consecutive fixtures, including a rematch with unbeaten Wakefield and reigning champions Warrington.
Despite their numerical disadvantage, Coaches Dan Roberts and Keiran Hickman were left delighted by the effort and fight shown by their side as they opened proceedings with a fantastic 18-0 victory over neighbours Bradford Bulls.
Two tries for Scott Gobin followed a debut score for Mike Alderson, who was playing in his first competitive matches of Rugby League after joining the side two weeks ago.
The side then performed admirably as they took on arguably the competition's two strongest teams with a threadbare squad, falling to hard-fought defeats against Trinity (10-24) and the Wolves (8-16), with that man Scott Gobin on red hot form adding a further three tries to his personal tally across the two games. Having led from the front all afternoon, Captain Tommy Pouncey rounded off the afternoon with a score of his own against Warrington from close range.
PDRL Team Manager Ed Bates put forward how much of a privilege it was for him and his team to be able to use the facilities and play on the main pitch at Wheldon Road, by saying: "The festivals are all about inclusivity and they are a great environment to provide people with disabilities an opportunity to play rugby league. It's great to get around the country and its' brilliant for the players to come down and play at The Jungle.
"You have spectators cheering them on which feels great to watch that happen. It's brilliant for the lads to compete on a Super League pitch and even rub shoulders with some of the Castleford players earlier. The festival has been really well organised and we really appreciate being able to use all the facilities."
The next PDRL festival will be hosted by Leeds Rhinos Foundation on Sunday 19th June at Oulton Raiders ARLFC, with more details to follow.
For more information about our Leeds Rhinos PDRL team, please CLICK HERE or email disability@leedsrhinosfoundation.org.
Rhinos ready for triple-header as PDRL heads to Castleford this weekend
A look ahead to this week's Rhinos 9s Finals at Headingley Stadium


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Vietnamese cadres and experts presented with Lao Order for publishing works of President Ho Chi Minh in Lao language
A ceremony was held on January 17 to recognize the contributions of individuals who are leaders, managers and experts in translating and publishing "Ho Chi Minh toan tap" (Ho Chi Minh complete collection) from Vietnamese to Lao language, thereby contributing to the development of cooperative relations between the two Parties, the two States and the two peoples.
Unique street named after Ho Chi Minh in India
India is the first country, which has an avenue named after Ho Chi Minh and erects a bronze statue of Uncle Ho. This not only shows the respect that the Indian people have for the national liberation hero of Vietnam, but also shows that "Ho Chi Minh" is a familiar and close name.
(CPV) – During the journey of more than 30 years of finding a way to save the country and nearly 30 years of leading the Vietnamese people to fight for national liberation and build the country, Nguyen Ai Quoc - Ho Chi Minh arrived to nearly 60 countries. Of which, Soviet Union - the homeland of the October Revolution, the country of the great Lenin, is the place where he had been for the longest time. Russia has a great position and influence on President Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary activity life.
Uncle Ho and Russia (Part 2)
(CPV) - President Ho Chi Minh many times visited and attended Congresses of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, the celebration of the October Revolution, and the conference of the World Communist and Workers' Parties held in Moscow. He in turn visited 15 republics of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Works to President Ho Chi Minh built around the world
Countries from Asia, Europe to Africa, America have built many works to President Ho Chi Minh to commemorate the world's cultural celebrity.
Saint Petersburg harbor printed with President Ho Chi Minh's footsteps
In 1923, President Ho Chi Minh went to the Soviet Union, where he found the meaning of the great October Revolution and the path of national liberation.
Russian professor surprised at President Ho Chi Minh's book on discussion about Sun Tzu's Art of War
Prof. Vladimir N. Kolotov, Director of the Ho Chi Minh Institute, the Saint Petersburg State University, has expressed his surprise at President Ho Chi Minh's book "Discussion about Sun Tzu's Art of War" when he translates this book.
Cuban journalist and her memory being "interviewed" by President Ho Chi Minh
Cuban journalist Marta Rojas always mentioned her deepest memory during 40 years, that was when she interviewed President Ho Chi Minh, just two months before he passed away in conversations about Vietnam.
President Ho Chi Minh commemorated at "Meet Vietnam in Newhaven" in UK
The event "Meet Vietnam in Newhaven" was organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in the United Kingdom (UK) and the Newhaven town government on September 28 in Newhaven town of Lewes district in the UK's Sussex region.
Introducing book about President Ho Chi Minh in Portuguese to Brazilian readers
A meeting was held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Brazil on September 17 to meet a number of local journalists and introduce the book "Ho Chi Minh, the life and career of Vietnamese national liberation" to Brazilian readers.


Came up empty, self-cooking his goose.
I read Powerball news with chagrin.
Yet again, I have lost. What a sin!
You've got to be in it to win.
Had gambled and lost a large bet.
And all he had left was regret.
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Q: origin http://localhost:3000 has been blocked by CORS policy: The Access-Control-Allow-Origin In my react App I am beginner of react program. I am just building one small web app using Laravel and React. I suddenly got error I don't know what I did wrong. If anyone help me I will be glade to you. Bellow the error message:
Access to XMLHttpRequest at http://127.0.0.1:8000/sanctum/csrf-cookie from origin http://localhost:3000 has been blocked by CORS policy: The 'Access-Control-Allow-Origin' header has a value http://localhost:4200 that is not equal to the supplied origin.
I am trying like this way:
import React from 'react';
import { BrowserRouter as Router, Route, Switch} from 'react-router-dom';

import MasterLayout from './layouts/admin/MasterLayout';

import Home from './components/frontend/Home';
import Login from './components/frontend/auth/Login';
import Register from './components/frontend/auth/Register';
import axios from 'axios';

axios.defaults.baseURL = "http://127.0.0.1:8000";
axios.defaults.headers.post['Content-Type'] = 'application/json';
axios.defaults.headers.post['Accept'] = 'application/json';
axios.defaults.withCredentials = true;

function App() {
  return (
    <div className="App">
        <Router>
          <Switch>
            {/* Homepage */}
            <Route exact path="/" component={Home}/>

            {/* Auth Pages */}
            <Route path="/login" component={Login}/>
            <Route path="/register" component={Register}/>

            <Route path="/admin" name="Admin" render={(props) => <MasterLayout {...props} />} />

          </Switch>
        </Router>
    </div>
  );
}

export default App;

A: CORS is a browser mechanism that asks webserver if it is willing to accept request from specific origin. Origin is your hostname + port, meaning localhost:3000, localhost:4200 and localhost:8000 are all different origins.
You can either configure header Access-Control-Allow-Origin on your backend side to accept requests from 'localhost:3000', or you can start your react application on port :4200, since it is already accepted by your backend, or you can use proxy that will make requests to backend from server side.
In production environment you usually have backend and frontend working on same origin, so proxy is a good way to solve CORS problems during development. You also can setup some reverse proxy, like nginx, so your backend and frontend would both be on same origin.


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A truly astonishing, illustrated history of Science fiction, covering fantasy, and horror, with forays into crime, mystery and the gothic. Using timelines, online links, illustrations, posters, movie stills, book covers, and more, this amazing new book propels us into the well of modern imagination, from its roots in Frankenstein, through Verne, H.G. Wells, the late gothic and weird horror of Lovecraft to the mass market sensationalism of the Pulp magazines.
The Pulps then invoked a new generation of writers (such as Ray Bradbury and Robert Bloch) of the Golden Age before many transitioned to screenwriting for the movies and early TV (Psycho, Star Trek, Twilight Zone), inspiring, in turn, the invasion of superheroes, gigantic spaceships, and dystopian landscapes onto our data-streaming tablets and computers. The book explores the interplay between great writers, (Asimov and Arthur C. Clarke) and story-telling directors (Kubrick, James Cameron, Ridley Scott, Christopher Nolan, George Lucas) who create powerful Sci-Fi, reflecting and challenging the developments of technology, science and society.
Each have played a major role in this all-consuming, speculative form of world-building, from its early manifestation as a shocking literary event, to the mass market sensation is today.


Since I'm sometimes a little lazy to come up with new words, I wrote myself a little Python script which pulls a certain subset of words from the dictionary database I'm using and applies a Markov chain algorithm to it in order to generate new similar words. The script is sophisticated enough to filter out duplicates and some other undesirable outcomes. You can adapt the code shared below to your needs if you wish to.


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Slightly more than 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported by private industry employers in 2015, resulting in an incidence rate of 3.0 cases per 100 full-time workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics. Accidents happen every day due to unsafe working conditions. You have a right to feel safe and worry-free while in the work environment. At Ewing & Willis, we are committed to protecting the rights of workers who have been injured on the job, to help them secure access to the resources they need and deserve.
Representative Work Injury Case
The following case summary is an illustration of a case we have personally handled and litigated representing work-related injuries. It is provided for illustrative and informational purposes only, and is not meant to offer legal advice or intend to take the place of consultation with a qualified attorney with the requisite expertise and experience in these matters. These cases are only a sampling of the actual cases we have handled. While some cases may be similar, each case involves unique parties and specific facts, and the application of those facts to the controlling law may differ significantly depending upon the circumstances. No results or outcomes can be guaranteed in any case.
Charles L.
Charles L., a 52-year-old male, was working in Calvert City, Kentucky, at a facility called Egg Drop Inn, a chicken processing plant. For the previous five years, Charles had been an "on again, off again" employee of Egg Drop Inn. A feed pipe in the barn area of Egg Drop Inn often required repairs, typically a few times each year. An outside inspection company, employed to inspect the facility weekly, usually informed the owner when the pipe needed repair because it was leaking. Duct tape was often used to fix the pipe. No policies or procedures regarding repairs to the pipe were in place, nor were employees given a safety plan or training related to same. In fact, employees would often climb the pipe to make repairs. The owner was aware of this and never told employees not to do so. The feed pipe was accessed by a platform approximately eight feet off the ground, and the hopper is an additional seven feet above the platform. As Charles was climbing down the ladder from fixing the pipe, he reached for a board, identical to those on which employees were expected to stand when inspecting the hopper. The board broke and caused Charles to fall 15 feet to the ground, striking his head and shoulder. Charles was transported to the hospital via ambulance and diagnosed with blunt force trauma to the chest and head, two fractured ribs and a collapsed lung. Charles underwent a surgery to allow for a chest tube to be inserted. The following day the chest tube had to be repositioned. A second surgery was performed approximately 10 days later; Charles underwent a third surgery to allow for a double-lumen endotracheal tube to be inserted into his chest. Charles was hospitalized for over one month. Mr. Jones did not maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage for the employees at Egg Drop Inn.
Our office was retained to pursue a personal injury action on Charles' behalf. As the owner and operator of his farm, the employer was aware that Charles occasionally worked on the farm, acquiesced in this conduct, which was beneficial to him, and had a supervisor with authority to request others to do work in the plant. No offers of settlement were made prior to filing the lawsuit. A lawsuit was filed against Egg Drop Inn and Ohio Casualty insurance company in Marshall Circuit Court in Marshall County, Kentucky. The case was mediated, and a confidential settlement was reached.
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Arthur and Mamie Root celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1954.
Arthur H. Root Dies of Heart Attack Here Mon.
Arthur H. Root, 76, pioneer and well known resident of Lusk, died Monday at approximately 6:00 p.m. He had just purchased groceries and gotten into his car when he was stricken. He was alone at the time.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. from Peet Chapel with Rev. Theodore Foster, Pastor of St. George's Episcopal Church, officiating.
Arthur Hart Root was born October 29, 1880 in Bayard Ia. The son of Benjamin A. Root. He moved with his parents in a covered wagon to Lusk in 1887.
On March 30,1904 he married Mamie D. Rider. They were the parents of five children. Three of them survived. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1954.
He was foreman for the Tom Bell Cattle Company for 13 years, later homesteading 12 miles south of Lusk in the Royal Valley community. He was very active in the oil boom in Lance Creek and later became associated with Maynard Bishop in business for a number of years.
He and his family moved to California in 1929 and lived there until 1934 when he again returned to Lusk. He and his son, Fred, then became owners of the Shawyer Hotel in Shoshoni which is still operated by Fred Root.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Fred K. of Shoshoni and two daughters, Evelyn D. Stark and Avis M. Stone both of Inglewood, Calif. Two children, Sara Mary and Lyle Delmar; his parents,two brothers and two sisters previously died.
Friends of Lusk and Niobrara county, and from distant points gathered at the Chapel of the Peet Funeral Home to pay their respects to the late Arthur H. Root, pioneer resident, at two o'clock Friday afternoon October 12th.
Rev. Theodore Foster of St. George's Episcopal Church officiated at the services. Mesdames Opal Templeton, and Edna DeCastro sang "In The Garden", and "The Old Rugged Cross," accompanied by Mr. J. P. Watson. The remains were laid to rest in the Lusk cemetery with John Siemsen, Jas. Hoblit, Wm. D. Miller, D. A. Shoopman, and Ray DeGering as casketbearers. Honorary pallbearers were Edward M. Arnold, George "Barney" Miller, John Agnew, H. J. Templeton, Hans Gautschi, Henry Petz, Harold Rogers, Z. B. Crinklaw, Charley Hitshew, T. L. Cantwell, John Wesley Wolfe and Anthon Hansen.
Arthur Hart Root, youngest son of Benjamin S. and Sarah Root, was born October 29th, 1880 in Bayard, Iowa and passed away Monday October 29th, 1956, at Lusk, Wyo. at the age of 75 years, 11 months and 9 days. The family moved to Lusk where he grew to manhood. Following his marriage to Mamie D. Rider in 1904, they resided on the "Red" Hansen ranch near the famous Node ranch. Soon there after, Mr. Root became the foreman of the Tom Bell or Node Ranch. He was engaged here for 13 years, when Mr. and Mrs. Root homesteaded south of Lusk in the Royal Valley community, making their home there for six years., at which time they moved to Lusk. Mr. Root then became associated in business with the late Maynard Bishop.
In 1929, Mr. and Mrs. Root moved to Bell, California where he operated a filling station until 1934. That year they returned to Lusk. where they have his wife, Mamie of Lusk; one son, Fred Root, own and operate the Shawver Hotel in Shoshoni.
Mr. and Mrs. Root were the parents of five children, three of whom survive. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Mamie, of Lusk; one son Fred Root of Shoshoni, Wyo. two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Stark and Mrs. Avis Stone of Englewood, California; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Cora Root Bell and Lena Root Jones, two brothers, Fred and Frank, a daughter, Sarah Mary in 1911 and a son Lyle Delman in 1935.
Funeral services were held Friday for Arthur H. Root, 76, pioneer and well known resident of Lusk, at 2:00 p.m. from Peet chapel with Rev. Theodore Foster, pastor of St. George's Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was made in the Lusk Cemetery.
Mrs. H. J. Templeton and Mrs. A. F. DeCastro sang "In The Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross". Mrs. J. P. Watson was organist.
Active casket bearers were John Siemsen, Levern James, James Hoblit, W.D. Miller, D.A. Shoopman and Ray DeGering. Honorary casket bearers were Edward M. Arnold, Barney Miller, John Agnew, H.J. Templeton, Hans Gautschi, Henry Petz, Harold Rogers, Z.B. Crinklaw, Charley Hitshew, T.L. Cantwell, J. Wesley Wolfe and Anthon Hansen.


The idea is a simple one... the culture of Cosplay is one of fun, creativity, and mutual respect. Unfortunately, we saw a lack of the "respect" part at conventions around the world. So we decided to start working with the fans and conventions to create programs, educational panels and policies to help protect and react to unwanted behavior. Cosplay is NOT Consent - despite what you're wearing no fan should accept inappropriate behavior from their peers.


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The Space Within US is a live DVD by Paul McCartney, released in November 2006. It is composed of footage taken during his fall 2005 'US' Tour in the United States in conjunction with his Chaos and Creation in the Backyard album release, though some of his Beatles songs and songs from his previous albums are also performed. A Blu-ray version was released on 18 November 2008. It reached number 3 in the US video charts.

Chapter listing
 "Intro"
 "Magical Mystery Tour"
 "Flaming Pie"
 "Let Me Roll It" / "Foxy Lady"
 "Drive My Car"
 "Till There Was You"
 "I'll Get You"
 "Eleanor Rigby"
 "Maybe I'm Amazed"
 "Got to Get You into My Life"
 "Fine Line"
 "I Will"
 "I'll Follow the Sun"
 "Good Day Sunshine"
 "For No One"
 "Hey Jude" (fragment)
 "Fixing a Hole"
 "Penny Lane"
 "Too Many People" / "She Came in Through the Bathroom Window"
 "Let It Be"
 "English Tea"
 Played live as a "wake-up" call to the crew of the International Space Station nearing the end of the Anaheim, California concert on 12 November 2005 (13 November on the east coast of the United States).
 "I've Got a Feeling"
 "Follow Me"
 "Jenny Wren"
 "Helter Skelter"
 "Yesterday"
 "Get Back"
 "Please Please Me"
 "Credits"

Extra features
 Sound check songs "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On", "Friends to Go", and "How Kind of You"
 More About US – Interviews with Paul McCartney, the band, and the US tour crew
 US tour pre-show film
 On the Road With US
 Liner notes introduction by Cameron Crowe
 Song selection

Awards
Cinema Audio Society, USA: 2007 C.A.S. Award
Winner: Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television – Non-Fiction, Variety or Music – Series or Specials
Matt Foglia (re-recording mixer); David Kahne (music mixer)

Charts

Certifications

References

Paul McCartney video albums
Albums produced by David Kahne
2006 live albums
2006 video albums
Live video albums
Paul McCartney live albums