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Starting REMOTE: playing scale, The Stanley Parable, and an idea in the shower
Hello, we're Coney. As we're running a kickstarter campaign to help fund our forthcoming production of REMOTE, Tassos Stevens – who's a heady combo of writer and game-designer and director for this project – is writing a series of posts about the making of the piece. Starting with how it started.
Exactly how and when the idea for a piece first arrives is sometimes hard to pin down. Often your mind is whirring on various lines of thought, which only later after some work you'll recognise were the starting points for that work. But the idea for REMOTE arrived in a flash, in the unbelievable creative cliche of me having a shower.
I'd been reflecting on how relatively impractical it seemed to be to travel any of Coney's pieces of playing theatre. A lot of that is to do with its playing scale. Small Town in its first theatrical release had been a beautiful huge design which took over two big rooms in a theatre but could only handle around 30 people tops. Early Days at that stage was downsizing its scale from 120 to around 60, and also seemed like it required at least a few big rooms. That's quite a lot to ask of a venue when the number of audience taking part is relatively small, compared to the capacity of most studios.
The number of people who can play together in a piece is one of the single biggest factors in the design and qualities of experience. Think about the kinds of activities which two or three people might do together, versus those for eight to twelve people, for twenty to thirty, for several hundred… and the differences between those in intimacy, spectacle, how many voices can be supported, etc.
I thought about this again in the shower and remember shouting the most ridiculous question: why oh bloody why can't we make something which could play in like a normal theatre with performers on an end-on proscenium arch for a couple of hundred people…
…and then this collided in my head with another couple of thoughts.
A series of conversations I'd been having with the artist-technologist James Bridle about the human and political consequences of big digital systems (more on those in another blog post).
And a game I'd just been playing, The Stanley Parable.
This, if you don't know it already, I urge you to get it. It's a bonafide masterpiece by Davey Wreden and team. It made me laugh and shout and scream. You can get the flavour of it from the trailer here.
Without spoiling either it or REMOTE, The Stanley Parable reflects a lot about the tension between meaningful agency and freedom of choice. That chimed with the politics I'd been talking with James.
REMOTE also gives its audience an avatar to play. She's named by them, but I'll call her Sally. But there's a big difference between Stanley and Sally. Stanley is one player, Sally can be *any* number of playing audience making a choice simultaneously, for what happens next in her story. The basic interactive model being that the majority carries. Which scales nicely, if not infinitely at least into the hundreds. But there's a really important tension between your own individual choices and the story emerging from consensus, between the individuating effect of making a choice in a system like this, and the communal experience of being in a theatre together with mostly strangers.
And you make choice in this system very simply, by raising a card, or not. Often you're presented with a binary choice, A or B, and if you raise the card it's A, while if you do nothing it's B. Which means that inaction still plays, or – putting it another and more sinister way – there's no way not to participate. No easy way, anyhow… 😉 That had been a practical choice at first, to make the decision-making snappier and easier to call, but I was also interested in how to make inaction in a game meaningful, to make it as easy as possible for a sit-down audience to take part.
And as we found in a first development sketch at Camden People's Theatre in January 2014, a couple of months after that shower, the audience experience of this very basic interaction is surprisingly pleasurable. You're playing 'what happens next' with the story, and the potential consequences for their choice ripple through the imagination. It's sometimes very funny. Just as it is with Stanley. I defy you not to chuckle when you're presented with your first 'real' choice, left or right…
Helped by the design constraint that Sally's story is realised not visually but entirely in your imagination, through storytelling and sound, designed by Kieran Lucas (of Barrel Organ). Which means we can make anything happen. Even the end of the world.
A lot of the pleasure of The Stanley Parable is the narration by the wonderfully plummy British actor Kevan Brighting, the voice of the system. The system of REMOTE is voiced by two performers as the operators of the system, somewhere between call centre operators and Amazon Fulfilment Centre workers. They are onstage but it's played that they are in another room in the company headquarters, thousands of miles away, remote. So it's like we're playing over skype, which can glitch or fail. The operators' own agency (or lack of it) is a key element in the politics of this system. We're lucky to have the brilliant Gemma Brockis and Tom Lyall, both veterans of the legendary Shunt, as devising performers.
The Stanley Parable has been an inspiration, but it was but one starting point. More in the next post. Get the game. But please support our kickstarter for REMOTE, by pledging anything you can afford – and a measly tenner gets you a game you can play online on a device as an entrance into the world of REMOTE – or by simply spreading the word.
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REMOTE plays in development at Theatre in The Mill, Bradford on 17 and 18 March, and then runs at Camden People's Theatre from 19 – 30 April.
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DC Federal Drug Charges
There are a number of drug charges that may be brought forth in the District of Columbia. The charges can be confusing to understand, because of their nuances and how they might apply to the federal court instead of the state or county court. If you have been charged with one of the following drug charges, contact a DC federal drug lawyer as soon as possible, in order to begin building the best defense possible depending on the facts and circumstances of your case.
First Steps to Take
When someone faces federal drug charges in DC, one of the first steps is to call an attorney. Next, the person should not speak to anyone but that attorney about their case, including avoiding speaking to law enforcement. Additionally, a person should not destroy or attempt to destroy anything in their possession because that can be used as evidence against them, and they should not try to run away as that can also be used as evidence against them.
Jurisdiction of Drug Charges
A person can be charged by the US government for federal drug crimes that happened outside of the United States. Typically, the government must prove a link between the United States and the activity outside of the United States. Sometimes, all the government has to show in a drug case, for example, is that money related to drugs was transferred to a particular bank and the bank is outside of the United States, or that there was wire transfer and that transfer was routed through a server in the United States. In some cases, that is all prosecutors need to charge a case in the United States even though all of the physical activity occurred outside the United States.
Types of Charges
There are a variety of federal drug crimes that a person can be charged with in Washington, DC. Typically, the sentences for federal drug cases are much longer and there are mandatory minimum sentences that are usually much longer in federal cases. Additionally, the investigations are long-term and the federal government generally investigates the cases more thoroughly.
Drug possession is usually not something charged in federal court unless there is a situation where someone is accused of possessing drugs on federal land such as a federal park.
Unless a person is in an area where they have those large areas of federal land that people might frequent, that is not a common charge. For example in the District of Columbia, if someone is accused of possessing cocaine on the National Mall, which is federal land, they are usually charged with a misdemeanor in local court.
Drug manufacturing is a relatively rare charge. It is unusual for that charge to be brought because it typically involves someone accused of manufacturing some sort of synthetic drugs such as methamphetamine, ecstasy, or drugs of that nature.
The term drug trafficking is typically related to extremely large quantities of drugs. It involves someone who is accused of being part of a drug cartel, perhaps from somewhere in outside of the United States, who is accused of drug trafficking. Essentially, the charge of drug trafficking is brought under the structure of a conspiracy charge.
In the drug context, the government often goes after alleged smaller scale operations involving two or three people. It depends on the quantity of the drugs, however, there are federal drug cases where no drugs are recovered. The charge is based on phone calls and other communications. The government can prove a conspiracy to sell drugs and legally, they do not necessarily need the drugs to do that.
Conspiracy means two or more people make an agreement to do something. Conspiracy cases involving multiple defendants are the bread and butter of federal law enforcement. The minimum number of people who are charged is from two up and can range to extremely high numbers, sometimes over 20. Many times people are charged in these cases and may not know, have met, or talked to some of the people who are also charged with the conspiracy.
Unlike other conspiracy cases, in drug conspiracies, a person does not need an overt act to be charged, however, the government must show that the person intended to participate in that conspiracy. That usually translates into the government proving some sort of action taken as part of a conspiracy.
With respect to attempt charges, the government must show a substantial step that would cause the person to engage in a particular activity. Usually, an attempt is not charged in conspiracy cases. It would be very difficult for a jury to comprehend the idea that someone attempted to agree to participate in something illegal- what constitutes the attempt? That is not a typical charge in the state as it relates to conspiracy cases.
Additionally, there is an exception to the hearsay rule, called a co-conspirator statement, which can be used in court. For example, if 10 people are charged in a conspiracy case, and one of the people charged takes a guilty plea six months before trial, their statements can be used against a person in trial, and that person does not have to come in to testify and be subject to cross-examination for a full explanation of their statements.
If a person is charged federally, there is a record and it is public with rare exceptions. There is an online computer database called PACER that includes all charges and records of federal cases. If a person is convicted of a federal drug charge, it remains on their criminal record forever and there is no way to expunge it from their record in the future.
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On July 28th, we hosted our second panel at Yelp HQ with Aaron Smith, Associate Director of the Pew Research Center, who lead an eye-opening discussion about the on-demand economy with experts from Postmates , Yelp Eat24 , Shyp , Google Express and BloomThat.
Aaron is an expert in the role of the internet connecting Americans to political and civic issues. A native Texan, Aaron received a bachelor's and master's in public affairs from the University of Texas in Austin.
Prior to her current role, Kristin was Director of Growth at Postmates. Kristin has also worked at PayPal, Clarium Capital and Monitor Group. She has a B.A. in Economics from Dartmouth College, and an MBA from Haas at University of California, Berkeley.
A: What is different now from [the past] that has made this round of on-demand economy more successful?
K: Technology change, cultural shift: Amazon paved the way by introducing Amazon Prime (2005) two-day shipping. Uber (2009) and Lyft (2012) started to create the mentality of pressing a button for something to arrive in 20 minutes. Smart phones, basically computers, enabled companies and businesses to have a service-to-consumer delivery infrastructure. And, the rising millennial generation now has a mindset oriented towards instant commerce.
A: Are restaurants something [Postmates] intentionally cultivated?
K: Not initially: The Postmates vision began with a simple idea of enabling a movement of goods around a city. Initial data revealed that early customers tried to hack the courier-system, which showed the need to incorporate food deliveries. From there, we built a payment system behind the platform and the rest was history.
A: What does the Postmates workforce look like?
K: Very diverse, varies by market: The workforce is made of different backgrounds from students to people in the hospitality industry to entertainment professionals. Los Angeles, for example, is a good place to grow and scale a business like Postmates, because there are many people leading a part-time job lifestyle.
Prior to Yelp, Jay was a Senior Associate at Industry Ventures, worked in Corporate Development at Sabre Holdings, and worked in investment banking at Cogent Partners. Jay holds a B.S. in Economics and an A.B. in Public Policy Studies from Duke University.
A: What extent is Eat24 integrated into the primary Yelp product?
J: Very much integrated in Yelp: Food deliveries from restaurants date back to summer 2013 when Eat24 struck a partnership with Yelp. An ordering button has been added on every Eat24 restaurant since then and after the $134 million acquisition in February 2015, Yelp has made Eat24 more visible in product.
A: What's the sales pitch you make to business owners get them to join Yelp24?
J: More orders, large funnel of users: Or, in other words, more revenue for business owners and restaurants. Yelp and Eat24 currently have over 35,000 food locations on the platform that make it easy for new and existing customer exposure. Whether it's someone looking for a place to eat tonight or doing the usual lunch pick-up, we want to make this a simple process for our consumers.
A: What's the biggest logistical challenge that you face in terms of making your product work seamlessly for users?
J: CX support: Yelp invests heavily in its customer support and menu representatives team to ensure customers are getting the best quality of service: right price, add-on options, etc. Food delivery is messy and is constantly changing, but getting it right is something Yelp takes a lot of pride in.
A: How do you handle the conflict of interest between biased reviews versus financial interest in Eat24?
K: Transparency, minimal conflict: Eat24 applies the same company values of Yelp by upholding a strong company culture of honesty. Yelp protects their review sources, and above all, we put customer experience first.
Prior to Shyp, Lauren was an early member of the team at TaskRabbit, where she oversaw 19 U.S. city expansions and led its initial European expansion. In 2015, Forbes named Lauren to its 30 Under 30 list of marketing advertising professionals.
A: What solutions have you developed to encourage trust and make your users feel more comfortable?
L: 1099 to W2 employee status: The biggest change Shyp made to build trust was its recent conversion of its courier fleet from 1099 (independent contractors) to W2 (full-time employees) in July 2015. From a branding perspective, it has generated an overwhelming response from customers as well as having a profound impact on the business: our NPS (Net Promoter Score) increased from 70 to 85 after the conversion.
A: Were there any challenges along the way?
L: HR transition time: The transition from 1099 to W2 status took around five months to complete. Aside from a few unforeseen human resources issues, the change resulted in a 99% transition rate. Despite the difficult challenge of moving away from traditional on-demand business models, Shyp ultimately felt it was doing the right thing for our customers and community.
Prior to founding BloomThat, Matt worked in the media industry, working for companies like Viacom, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Zurich Investment Company. Immediately prior to founding BloomThat, Matt served as an Account Executive at Media Arts Lab, an arm of advertising agency Chiat/Day focused on Apple products.
A: What makes BloomThat different from established providers?
M: New brand, same thoughtfulness: Online flower delivery is not new, same with the idea of thoughtfulness. Everyone is a thoughtful person, but the difference is existing brands and how we want to be thoughtful as a company. When you want to do something for someone, it's very much an expression of yourself, the product you pick, and the service you choose to use so BloomThat is a new brand for a new generation to be thoughtful.
A: How does BloomThat operate behind the scenes and ensure what people order arrives is indeed what arrives at the door?
M: Keep it simple: Customers place an order, the order is routed to a local warehouse before a number of couriers to deliver the flowers in just a few hours. BloomThat works directly at the farm level with W2 (full-time) employees, which makes it easier to ensure everything is running smoothly.
A: How does BloomThat stand up to established players? What's the typical use case to convince people to become a customer?
M: What you see is what you get: The biggest difference now is social media. Your recipient can post what you send and if it doesn't look like what you intended to sent, you'll see it. It was ok before, now it is not. From observing new generation buying behavior, the majority of people are accustomed to transparency and instant gratification. Fixing that allows people to be more thoughtful and find occasions in their everyday life to celebrate.
A: How did you discover your unique career trajectory: from production at MTV to starting a flower company?
M: Look at the common [life] thread: I grew up drawn to consumer experiences; from amazing restaurant customer service to taking his first Lyft ride in San Francisco. These experiences were inspiration to connect the dots looking backwards and follow something I was passionate about. I didn't grow up on a farm, but I did follow his passion.
Jon currently leads the PM team driving Express's Operations Systems, Merchant & Advertiser Services, and Core Infrastructure. He studied Economics (and minored in Computer Science) at Stanford University, enjoys outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.
A: What was the strategic logic behind Google's entry into the grocery delivery field?
J: Organizing the world's information: The business behind Google Express is to connect the online to the offline world by making merchant inventory: visible, transactional, and deliverable. Today, you can purchase certain products on the web, but there is a whole world of merchant products that weren't accessible online before until now. We connect users to merchants they love, simplify the shopping experience and give people time back in their lives.
A: What is the biggest day-to-day logistical challenge?
J: Scalability: It's easy to see a single order managed in the store. It's when you start considering shipping thousands of packages, how to avoid taking over all the cash registers, etc. that changes how to think about growing your business as the demand grows.
A: How is Google Express leveraging its data information?
J: Maintaining relationships, making recommendations: This applies to two stakeholders groups: merchants and customers. Express intends to provide merchants with the right information to maintain relationship with its customers. With customers, it's finding the balance between enabling the customer experience with smarter shopping recommendations while being careful about respecting customer privacy and data security.
A: What do you expect the on-demand industry to look like in 10 years?
J: New concepts, emerging technology: It's hard to make predictions, especially about the future. Autonomous vehicles? Robots? Maybe we'll bring each of these different technologies to life as they start being a reasonable possibility. In the meantime, we'll leave it to the fortune teller.
Thank you to our expert moderator and fabulous five panelists! See all of the photos from the event here.


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Vancouver, BC / CNW / July 11, 2019 / Blue Sky Uranium Corp. (TSX-V: BSK, FSE: MAL2; OTC: BKUCF), "Blue Sky" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has closed the second and final tranche of the non-brokered private placement (the "Private Placement") through the issuance of an additional 2,043,332 units ("Units") at a subscription price of $0.15 per Unit for additional gross proceeds to the Company of $306,500. In total, 4,528,182 Units were issued and aggregate gross proceeds of $679,227 were received by the Company for this Private Placement.
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The complete version of the castle of Jacob's Ford under attack from the great Saladin.
Development of each player is equally. The map is primarily for team play.
The second map of the saga. The beginning of the war.
After the European kill all the assassins, the Arabian army kicked them out of assassins land.
With this map begins my new saga. I hope you enjoy it.
Welcome to the place where resources are close by and at your disposal. That is until you want your Kingdom to continue to grow and make serious work of it, if you want to stay longer then your opposition you will need to take risks or die trying.
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Fantasy Contest entry map. Eco Invasion with Pikemen to defend with and whatever the Arabians can find to attack with while you are making a few weapons for the win.


Kindle Oasis vs Paperwhite – For quite some time, the Kindle Oasis 2 has been lording it over among the Kindle ereader selection. This is due to its primary features such as water resistance and bigger internal storage, which are not available in other Kindle models.
Not until the arrival of the All-new Kindle Paperwhite , which is the most loaded model to date as far as the availability of useful features is concerned.
And it is sold at a much lesser price than the Kindle Oasis E-reader .
It is now both waterproof and has bigger internal memory options which no longer only the Oasis 2 can boast of.
6.3" x 5.6" x 0.13-.33" (159 mm x 141 mm x 3.4-8.3 mm).
The most awaited 4th generation Paperwhite from its 2015 predecessor promises to be better-equipped not only with its IPX8 waterproof rating, but also its Bluetooth-enabled Audiobooks, and the sleek glass front design. It easily earns more bang for your buck.
As such, I will run through the specs and notable features of each Kindle device, and identify their similarities and differences along the way. Afterwards, I think you'll be the better judge whether they are worth their price tag or not.
Oasis 2 has 7 inches vs Paperwhite 4's 6 inches. The background color on the Paperwhite is much whiter than the Oasis which has yellow undertones. Both devices, however, possess E ink screens at 300 ppi.
Oasis 2 and Paperwhite 4 can be dunked in H20 at a depth of 2 meters for one hour and will work just fine.
Headphones used for listening to audio books can be connected thru Bluetooth on Oasis 2 and Paperwhite 4.
Choose from 8GB to 32GB internal storage for both Oasis 2 and Paperwhite 4.
Oasis 2 glass screen shows lesser reflections as well as fingerprints than the Paperwhite 4.
Only Oasis 2 has them, but has received several complaints about the buttons not working properly.
Automatically done with the Oasis 2 model, but nothing similar to switching it to landscape view as with mobile phones. It can only rotate when reading using either a left or a right hand.
Given that it has the same Kindle branding, it comes as no surprise that both devices use pretty much the same software. The Oasis 2 however, has an edge when it comes to text enlargement with the Large mode feature that makes good use of its bigger screen size.
Both Oasis 2 and Paperwhite 4 can be connected thru Wifi and cellular data.
Both Kindle devices allow you to switch to a white colored font against a black background.
Oasis 2 shines brighter with its use of 12 LEDs. As such, the text is more defined and easier to read. Paperwhite 4 on the other hand, only has 5.
This is particularly helpful when you read at night. Oasis 2 will automatically adjust the brightness level based on available illumination. Paperwhite 4 enables you to adjust the light as well, although it should be manually done.
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Q: Who / whom : The guests whom we were talking about have come are my brothers-in-law
The guests whom we were talking about have come are my brothers-in-law.

Which is correct here who or whom ? This forum says
 It's all right to use whom but the explanation in this book says we need to use who here(=the sentence in question).
As per the book the first sentence in picture is correct while the whom in second sentence is to be replaced by who because each of  the verbs (marked by V1, V2 and V3) need to have its subject(marked by S1, S2) just like they have in the first sentence given in picture (V1 for S1, V2 for S2) but there is no subject for V3 in second sentence and since whom is objective form not subjective form replace it by who to have the missing S3 for V3.
This book isn't written by a native speaker but the writer has written it after consulting about 50 books of native speakers such as Leech & Svartvik, Norman Lewis, J.C. Nesfield etc. But I am not asserting that the writer is  correct The explanation which I shared above may not be a proper grammatical explanation but the writer has shared the above explanation as a trick to find error in such questions before this trick he has properly explained the basic who vs whom difference which is available all over the internet. Again I am not asserting that the writer is correct with his trick. He may or may not be, I just shared all the information that I had regarding this question.

A: It's a faulty, incomprehensible sentence.   Those verbs do needs subjects, and there simply aren't enough subjects to go around.
The relative clause "whom we were talking about" makes sense.   The subject of this relative clause is "we".   I prefer to avoid stranding the preposition: "about whom we were talking".   Regardless of word order, this "whom" is an object.   In the original word order, it isn't even a required object.   Since "whom" is not the subject of the relative clause, we can omit it and allow "we were talking about" to stand as a contact clause.
This clause modifies "guests", allowing "the guests [whom] we were talking about" to serve as the subject of some other verb.   The next available verb in search of a subject is "have".   These guests have come.
So, what do we do with "are my brothers-in-law"?   We can't attach it to "whom", since that already serves as an object within its own clause.   We can't attach it to "guests", since that already serves as (a part of) the subject of "have come".
This book marks "have come" as the third verb.   It doesn't number the finite verbs in order of appearance.   If it is numbering them according to hierarchal depth, then this suggests it expects "have come" to be a part of the relative clause.

The guests [whom] we were talking about having come are my brothers-in-law.

Here, the topic of conversation isn't merely the guests themselves.   We were talking about having them come, or perhaps talking about them having come.   The non-finite "having" does not require a subject.   Instead, it can itself form a subject, an object or a complement.

Your book contains an error.   "The guests", "we" and "were" are all marked "S1".   Whether it's the author's error, the printer's error, or something else entirely, we have an example that does not make sense as printed.   That alone is enough reason to ignore this specific example.   It's flawed, and we have no way to know how many flaws are hidden within it.

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On appelle Grand catéchisme de Bellarmin (Dichiarazione più copiosa della dottrina christiana ; traduit par : Catéchisme ou ample déclaration de la doctrine chrétienne) un manuel d'instruction religieuse catholique pour les « maîtres » composé à la fin du  par saint Robert Bellarmin à la demande du pape Clément VIII.

Le petit et le grand catéchisme de Bellarmin sont publiés en 1597. Ils connurent un grand succès et furent largement diffusés. Ils furent traduits en 60 langues différentes. "L'exposé de la position catholique par Saint Robert Bellarmin, clair et logique, devint le modèle des exposés doctrinaux de la foi catholique pendant plusieurs siècles".

En 1598, alors qu'il se trouve à Ferrare le pape Clément VIII donne son approbation aux deux ouvrages de doctrine chrétienne écrits par Bellarmin, l'un est le Catéchisme pour enfants (Petit catéchisme) et l'autre, également du genre catéchétique (une approche question et réponse entre élève et maître) est un large manuel pour professeurs.

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 Catéchisme ou ample déclaration de la doctrine chrétienne, et du Symbole des Apôtres (édition française de 1649 sur Google Books)

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Six weeks in, the NFL landscape has taken shape. Week 7 gives us a number of intriguing matchups, including the Seahawks traveling to Arizona, and Sam Bradford returning to Philadelphia in hopes of keeping the Vikings' undefeated stretch alive.
The Giants return to London for the first time since participating in the NFL's first-ever British game in 2007, while the Rams are playing in England for the first time since 2012 visit. It should be a close matchup between this pair of 3-3 teams, with pressure on both sides to keep pace in their respective divisions. We'll take the side with the biggest downfield threat -- even if Eli Manning is having a subpar year thus far.
Sam Bradford makes his triumphant return to Lincoln Financial Field, this time as the shotcaller of an undefeated Vikings team. Philly has exceeded expectations already, but has been trending back down to earth of late -- while the Vikes are well-rested off their bye week. As good as Carson Wentz has been, we just don't see him being able to get much going against this Minnesota defense.
New Orleans is fresh off a win in which its offense was able to outscore the sky-high point total its sorry defensive corps allowed. Against a Chiefs team with no truly explosive weapons (the jury is still out on Jamaal Charles' health), they'll have a chance to do the same. It could end up being close, but we see the better team winning out here in a tight one.
Washington hasn't suffered a loss since Week 2, and travels to Ford Field to take on one of the most inconsistent teams of the season to this point. Expect a close game, but it's just too easy to see the Lions dropping this crucial game at home.
After facing the Patriots on the road, the Bengals now have the luxury of hosting the Browns. Cody Kessler has impressed, given the circumstances, but the Browns are just too overmatched here.
After spending most of the season as a doormat, the Dolphins surprised in Week 6 by handily defeating the Steelers. We don't see enough evidence to call that anything but a fluke, though, as Buffalo rolls in as one of the league's hottest teams.
Despite their disappointing start to the year, the Jaguars are actually favored against a 4-2 Raiders team. Jacksonville may slowly be piecing things together, but if the Raiders' backfield is at full health, they're too well-rounded to get knocked off by Jacksonville.
It has come to this. Tennessee enters its home game against Indianapolis as a 2.5-point favorite. And while we understand the reasoning, the Colts have too much to play for to let this one slip away. If they do, it will have to be Chuck Pagano's last game as head coach, right?
It's Geno Smith time again for the Jets after a month-and-a-half of Ryan Fitzpatrick gradually regressing back to his career norms. Smith can't possibly perform worse than what Fitzpatrick was giving New York, but with no Eric Decker, we're not betting on him lighting it up, either. Expect a heavy dose of Matt Forte and Bilal Powell, but don't count on it being enough to win.
San Diego faces its second consecutive tough test after beating Denver last week, this time traveling to Atlanta. The Falcons, with last year's collapse fresh in everyone's memories, could be exused for treating this as a must-win in October, considering last week's loss to Seattle. If they wish to stay on top, they'll come out firing on all cylinders and play this trap game to perfection -- we expect them to.
The 49ers reinfused Colin Kaepernick into their offense, but remain in a freefall, losing every game since Week 1. They'll host Tampa Bay, which despite its back-and-forth season, still deploys more talent than San Francisco on both side of the ball.
What could've been touted as a battle between AFC heavyweights took a shot when Ben Roethlisberger underwent surgery on a torn meniscus last week. The Steelers still have several weapons for Landry Jones to turn to, but this is the kind of game that the Patriots win virtually every time.
After losing three of their first four, the Cardinals may be back on track after beating up on lowly opponents in back-to-back weeks. They'll host a Seattle team, though, which seems to have gotten its offense rolling. We'll take the Seahawks in a nailbiter.
Houston has handily defeated all the bad teams on its slate this year while failing to even compete in its two losses -- to New England and Minnesota. Traveling to Denver on Monday night to take on the Broncos doesn't seem all that auspicious.


The most humiliating thing about being married thus far has been operating David's television equipment. Yesterday I pressed four different power buttons in a futile attempt to turn on the TV and access regular programming. I did not even aspire to the Tivo; I only wanted to watch the program that I believed would be on at my hour of clicking.
First, I stared at the four remote controls. There are more remote controls, but I knew, in my heart, these were the correct four to be dealing with for the task at hand.
After a minute of staring, I pushed down on the Red Power button on one remote. I heard a click, indicating one of the boxes in the entertainment center had turned on, suggesting I was halfway to my desired destination. It was not clear to me which box was turned on, and the screen remained dark, but I remained optimistic. I put that control aside, because I presumed it had accomplished something important.
I carefully picked up another remote control. This one had the Tivo icon on it, so while I respected its value, I also understood that the power button on this remote may turn the Tivo off, rather than accomplish my mission, which was to turn the TV on. So, I set it down for the time being.
The next remote control was twice the size of its predecessor. The power button on this one seemed promising, so I clicked it. Then I waited with great anticipation. I leaned my ear towards the entertainment center. I expectantly moved my head towards all of the boxes, wondering whether there would be a change. Nothing happened.
I knew what I had to do. I picked up the fourth remote. I clicked Power. And…I heard something power off.
"What?!" he yelled from the office.
"I do not know how to turn on the TV!" I yelled back.
"Press the Power button!" he replied.
Then the show I wanted to watch was a repeat, so I clicked all the Power buttons to turn the TV off.
Week three of being married has been wonderful. I've spent 5% of my time gushing over our wedding to David, 50% of my time reviewing pictures of the honeymoon, 20% of my time eating – guiltily, but I'll stop soon – and the remaining 25% reading about the institution of marriage. For some reason, Kate Middleton and Prince William's nuptials have sparked a bevy of editorials on marriage advice, marriage fun facts – 80% of couples gain weight within a year of getting married – and finally, colorful commentary on how marriage takes the romance out of relationships. Apparently, with great romantic security comes great romantic stagnation. As one writer suggested in the Bazaar article I read in the hotel, marriages fall apart because that charming, striking fear of the other leaving, that non-married couples truly thrive on, is no longer present.
Me: David, if Anne Hathaway made advances towards you, and she was married, but you were single, would you accept the advances, even though you knew she was married?
David: Anne Hathaway? And she made advances towards me? Absolutely.
Me: Okay, now what if you were married, but not to me. Would you accept?
Me: Yes, I do not blame you. Now, what if you were married to me? Would you accept the advances?
Me: I would understand, it's Anne Hathaway!
David: You said you wouldn't blame me!
Me: But the kids, David, they would be so disappointed. They wouldn't understand. How could you do that to the kids?
David: You didn't tell me we had kids.
Me: They would be so disappointed, David, I'm sure of it.
So, knowing full well that our marriage is open to temptation, it's imperative that I maintain the qualities that won David's affections and inspired him to commit to years of being with me all the time.
2. My inquisitive nature – Writers take a lot of time crafting their art, and every detail matters. Therefore, when watching television, I insist that David pause our programming so that we can revel in the details of what has just happened. "PAUSE!" I will yell, just as the capitalized quotation suggests, and David knows he must get up from his reclined position, pause the program – because I do not know how to operate the remotes – and he will stare at me as I ask numerous questions that challenge the way we perceive things…or assess whether a character has been gaining weight throughout the season.
3. My resourceful use of communication tools: In today's day and age, there are many ways to reach our loved ones. We can use email, cell phones, text messages, Facebook messages, Skype, Twitter, blog comments, and home phones. When I want to remind David to do something, I take it upon myself to use many, if not all, of these communication tools. It's the best way to ensure that he gets the message and remind him that I am and will be a constant presence in his life. While many lament that this newfangled technology has socially destroyed social interaction, I offer that it has brought us even closer together.
It's very clear to me that these three qualities, combined in one person, make for an unstoppable, lovable force. I will maintain the qualities to ensure our marriage is a huge success!
Week one of being married has been wonderful. I've spent 30% of my time gushing over our wedding to David, in my head, and to anyone who will listen, 20% of my time taking pictures of the honeymoon, 30% of my time eating – really letting myself go – and the remaining 20% concerned because I am out of deodorant, and for some reason, deodorant in Spain is very expensive.
Upon realizing that my deodorant barrel was at the bottom, I headed over to a pharmacy. Pharmacies here are available on every block and are easily identified by their flashing neon signs. I entered the store, approached the woman behind the counter and proceeded to simulate rubbing my underarms with deodorant. I sniffed my underarm as well, to make it clear what I sought. She nodded, thought, and went over to her cabinet, behind the counter to find deodorant to present. She returned, showing me a small stick, and wrote 9 euros on a pad of paper for me. With the conversion, that is roughly $14, so I politely shook my head in dismay, thanked her, paid for my other selections, and headed out the door. For $14, David would have to learn to love my natural musk, I decided.


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Rogers, Elizabeth Parker (1919-2020)
Elizabeth P. Rogers, a former Department of Chemistry faculty member who retired in 1988 after 25 years of teaching general chemistry courses, has died at the age of 100.
As the director of general chemistry when Elizabeth was an instructor, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Steven Zumdahl worked with her for many years in teaching chemistry to freshman.
"Elizabeth was an extremely dedicated teacher who really loved her students and would do anything to help them," he said. "She had high standards but she was always fair and supportive. She had a great impact on many students' lives over her long career. In particular, she served as a powerful role model to her female students."
Before receiving her PhD, Elizabeth was a research chemist for the Armstrong Cork Company, worked in France for the American Red Cross toward the end of World War II and was a chemistry instructor at Rockford College in Rockford, IL.
After earning her doctorate in chemistry from Northwestern University in 1951, she married the late Robert W. Rogers in 1956. He went on to become dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Elizabeth began teaching in the chemistry department's general chemistry program in 1963. She was appointed a half-time assistant professor in the mid-1970s. She retired with that title in 1988 and was an emeritus professor of chemistry.
But her legacy in the department includes more than teaching. Elizabeth co-wrote what was one of the first online chemistry textbooks, "Fundamentals of Chemistry," complete with videos.
Elizabeth authored three chemistry textbooks individually and one in collaboration with W. H. Brown and also wrote the "anecdotal history of the chemistry department." It's one of several articles on the history of the department.
She was a member of the American Chemical Society, the Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers, the Champaign Social Science Club, the Krannert Art Museum Council, the World Heritage Museum Guild, Friends of the University of Illinois Library, the League of Women's Voters, the Fighting Illini Chief's Club and many others.
A native of Plymouth, MA, Elizabeth received her BS in chemistry in 1940 and her master's in chemistry in 1942, both from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts. According to her obituary, "she treasured her roots in Plymouth but loved the farmlands of central Illinois, where she spent most of her life," and had an unconditional love for her family, Mount Holyoke College, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the U of I football and basketball programs.


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Pet Insurance can give you peace of mind if your pet becomes ill or is in an accident. Staff at Murwillumbah Vet Clinic have seen all kinds of unexpected disasters involving peoples beloved pets. When a family is faced with an emotional issue involving pets they love, the last thing they want to consider at the time is the cost of treatment. Sadly, not everybody has spare money to cover these treatments.
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volcanic tuff before crossing an alpine valley, home
to herds of deer and elk.
Miners built the town of Creede in the spirit of
exploration. Outside the town, a driving tour of the
area's mining heritage winds through the rugged
geologic formations. Between Creede and Lake City,
the highway passes The Slumgullion Earthflow, a
geologic form that began 700 years ago. The Silver
Tread ends at a second mining town, Lake City.
10. FORT GARLAND
The historic Fort Garland Museum takes visitors
back in time to the era of Kit Carson, commandant
of the fort from 1866-1867, and earlier commanders.
The museum features displays of the life of
officers and enlisted men during the years the fort
served southern Colorado.
Walk the parade ground of the fort and tour the
adobe buildings, which feature a re-creation of the
commandant's quarters during Carson's time. Rich
in military history, Fort Garland also highlights the
folk art and culture of the Hispanic community in
southern Colorado.
The Fort Garland Museum and Visitor Center is
located in Fort Garland, 25 miles east of Alamosa
off U.S. Highway 160. The Fort Garland Museum
and Visitor Center is open year-round. For more
information call 719-379-3512.
Page 6 Summer in the San Luis Valley 2019 volcanic tuff before crossing an alpine valley, home to herds of deer and elk. Miners built the town of Creede in the spirit of exploration. Outside the town, a driving tour of the area's mining heritage winds through the rugged geologic formations. Between Creede and Lake City, the highway passes The Slumgullion Earthflow, a geologic form that began 700 years ago. The Silver Tread ends at a second mining town, Lake City. 10. FORT GARLAND The historic Fort Garland Museum takes visitors back in time to the era of Kit Carson, commandant of the fort from 1866-1867, and earlier commanders. The museum features displays of the life of officers and enlisted men during the years the fort served southern Colorado. Walk the parade ground of the fort and tour the adobe buildings, which feature a re-creation of the commandant's quarters during Carson's time. Rich in military history, Fort Garland also highlights the folk art and culture of the Hispanic community in southern Colorado. The Fort Garland Museum and Visitor Center is located in Fort Garland, 25 miles east of Alamosa off U.S. Highway 160. The Fort Garland Museum and Visitor Center is open year-round. For more information call 719-379-3512. Fort Garland File photo
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The best gaming monitors for 2022
By Jacob Roach July 7, 2022
It's not enough to pick up one of the best monitors if you're a gamer. The best gaming monitors are tricked out with high refresh rates and low response times to keep your gameplay fluid. Our top pick is the Alienware 34 QD-OLED, but there are several other options depending on your needs and budget.
We rounded up the best monitors for gaming, including displays ranging from 1080p to 4K and options from as little as $200 to well over $1,000. If you need a gaming monitor, we have the right displays for you.
Alienware 34 QD-OLED
Sony InZone M9
Samsung Odyssey G7
Asus ROG Swift PG259QNR
Gigabyte M32U
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Acer Nitro XF243Y
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QD-OLED contrast is unbeatable
Fantastic HDR performance
Excellent color saturation
Attractive, minimalist design
Surprisingly affordable
SDR brightness is a bit low
Color accuracy isn't perfect
Why you should buy this: The Alienware 34 QD-OLED provides the best gaming experience you can buy in 2022.
Who's it for: Ultrawide fans who want to experience OLED with PC games.
Why we chose the Alienware 34 QD-OLED:
The Alienware 34 QD-OLED is the ultimate gaming monitor in 2022, and that's because it finally makes an attempt to shake up the massively stale market. How? Quantum Dot OLED. The Alienware 34 QD-OLED isn't content with poor HDR, washed-out colors, and low peak brightness. It wants to provide the best image quality possible.
And it succeeds. The Alienware 34 QD-OLED has stunning contrast due to the deep blacks that are characteristic of OLED displays. Games look stunning on the display, especially if you're playing one of the best HDR games available on PC.
The display gets everything else right, too. It's certified with G-Sync Ultimate for tear-free gaming, and it can top out at a 175Hz refresh rate. The resolution is great, too, with the 21:9 aspect ratio offering up a resolution of 3440 x 1400 across the 34-inch screen.
Although the ultrawide form factor may not be for everyone, the Alienware 34 QD-OLED is worth adjusting to. It offers the best image quality out of any gaming monitor you can buy, it's not too expensive, and it comes with the essential features PC gamers need.
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Excellent HDR for $900
Auto tone mapping with PS5
Works with G-Sync and FreeSync
Easy to use OSD and software
KVM switch with two USB ports
DisplayPort over USB-C and HDMI 2.1
Vignetting around the edges
Stand doesn't get high enough
SDR is lacking behind VA panels
Poor color and brightness uniformity
Why you should buy this: It's the best 4K HDR monitor you can buy, no contest.
Who's it for: PC and PS5 gamers who want top-notch HDR without spending $2,000 or more.
Why we chose the Sony InZone M9:
The InZone M9 is Sony's first gaming monitor ever, and it's a hell of a showing. It challenges the old guard of 4K gaming monitors by offering an unmatched HDR experience under $1,000, and it's built with the way modern gamers play in mind — often dashing between a PC and a console.
Its main selling point is Full Array Local Dimming (FALD), which is a feature you typically only find on the most expensive gaming monitors. It comes with 96 dimming zones, allowing the screen to adjust its brightness in independent areas to provide deep contrast and rich colors that similar panels just can't manage.
HDR on PC has been embarrassing for years, but the M9 changes that. It gets the basics right, too, with a 27-inch IPS panel that's decently color accurate, 4K resolution, G-Sync support, and the holy grail of refresh rates: 144Hz.
Beyond the PC, it also comes with a slew of PS5-focused features, including auto HDR tone mapping for accurate color and a KVM switch that allows you to toggle between multiple machines with the same peripherals. The InZone M9 is easily the best 4K monitor you can buy, and competitors have a lot of work to do to catch up.
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Excellent color reproduction
Great curve for gaming immersion
Fast 240Hz refresh rate
Broken adaptive sync
Low static contrast performance
Curve off-center
Why you should buy this: It's the perfect 1440p gaming monitor.
Who's it for: 1440p gamers who want something a little more premium.
Why we chose the Samsung Odyssey G7:
1440p monitors are a dime a dozen, with several displays gunning for 2K resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate (the HP Omen 27c is a prime example). None of them do the trick as well as Samsung's tried and true Odyssey G7, however.
It's more expensive than the competition, but Samsung puts the extra money to good use. The Odyssey G7 is certified with DisplayHDR 600 for solid HDR gaming, and it uses a quantum dot layer to enhance colors. Even better, it supports G-Sync and FreeSync so you can have adaptive refresh regardless of which of the best graphics cards are powering your rig.
Samsung's OSD is one of the best in the business, too. It's normally a chore to do something as simple as adjusting your brightness, but Samsung makes it easy with a simple OSD and a single joystick. It may seem small, but it makes a big difference.
Pricey as it is, the Samsung Odyssey G7 offers a great balance of image quality, gaming performance, and quality-of-life features in a space where monitors are too often slanted in one direction or another.
Unrivaled motion clarity
Ultra-low input lag
Buttery smooth gameplay
Superbly stable stand
Includes desk clamp
Only 1080p
Limited mainstream appeal
Why you should buy this: It manages an insane 360Hz refresh rate for the most competitive gamers.
Who's it for: Competitive gamers who need the highest refresh rate possible.
Why we chose the Asus ROG Swift PG259QNR:
There are loads of budget 1080p monitors (we'll get to our pick there soon), so we wanted to focus on a premium 1080p option. The Asus ROG Swift PG259QNR is a monitor built specifically for competitive gaming, sporting a staggering 360Hz refresh rate.
That's the main draw, allowing you to see superb clarify in Overwatch, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, or even Fortnite (provided you have one of the best gaming desktops). The ROG Swift PG259QNR supports G-Sync all the way up to 360Hz, too.
Otherwise, the display is solid, if unremarkable. The IPS panel provides decent color accuracy, though not the wide gamut of the quantum dot monitors above. The 24.5-inch size helps the 1080p resolution not look too fuzzy, either, provided you want to sit up close to the display.
It's a bit of a glass cannon, but for some gamers, the Asus ROG Swift PG259QNR will be the perfect esports monitor.
Excellent color accuracy and coverage
Nvidia Reflex and G-Sync
4K at 120Hz over HDMI
Superb gaming performance
Four USB ports, including two on the side
OSD is a bit technical
G-Sync adds a small premium
No HDMI 2.1 ports
Why you should buy this: It supports true G-Sync and Nvidia Reflex, and it's under $1,000.
Who's it for: 4K gamers with an Nvidia graphics card.
Why we chose the Acer Predator X28:
G-Sync monitors are known for being expensive, but the Acer Predator X28 proves that adage wrong. It comes with a proper G-Sync module inside, which also brings Nvidia Reflex support, and manages to pair it with a 4K panel for under $1,000.
Although it comes with a G-Sync module, the display supports FreeSync, too. The module isn't necessary, but it enables Reflex to analyze your system latency. Latency plays a massive role in competitive games, and Reflex is a simple solution to find what's causing your lag.
For specs, the panel sports a 4K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 152Hz. The panel comes factory calibrated, too, and based on our testing, it manages excellent color accuracy and coverage. It's not as good as quantum dot display for color coverage, but it will get the job done.
Although the display lacks HDMI 2.1 support, it can still handle 4K at 120Hz for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. The Acer Predator X28 does a bit of everything, and at a price that no other display can touch.
One of the only 32-inch 4K monitors with a high refresh rate
Excellent post-calibration color accuracy
Two HDMI 2.1 ports
Built-in KVM switch
Poor HDR performance
Subpar stand
Bad pre-calibration color accuracy
Why you should buy this: It comes with all of the features 4K gamers need, but at a price much lower than the competition.
Who's it for: 4K gamers on a tight budget.
Why we chose the Gigabyte M32U:
You can pick up the Gigabyte M32U for as little as $750, which is an insane price considering the specs. It's a 32-inch 4K monitor with a 144Hz refresh rate, and it even sports dual HDMI 2.1 ports so you can hook up a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X.
All of the specs are right, and Gigabyte goes further with an IPS panel that boasts surprisingly good color accuracy. The M32U even comes with a KVM switch, allowing you to hook up some peripherals through the included USB ports to use them between multiple systems.
It's in the odds and ends where the M32U lags behind more premium options. The stand is terrible and it doesn't come with any gamer flare. Throw the display on one of the best monitor stands, though, and those issues are easy to overlook.
Excellent gaming performance
Good contrast
Suprisingly color-accurate
Curved, but not too much
Lacking build quality
Light smearing with fast motion
Unimpressive color gamut
Why you should buy this: It hits the marks that 1440p gamers monitors should, but for about $100 less.
Who's it for: Gamers who want an optimal experience without spending too much.
Why we chose the Acer Nitro XZ272U:
The Acer Nitro XZ272U is a sweet-spot monitor, and it's easy to recommend. For around $300, you're getting a 27-inch 1440p display sporting a 1500R curve and a refresh rate of 165Hz. That's all you really need for gaming, as native 4K is prohibitively demanding in most cases.
Its VA panel doesn't come with great color coverage or contrast, but it still packs decent color accuracy out of the box. The display also comes with DisplayHDR 400 certification, though our testing shows the HDR experience isn't the best.
As is typical of VA panels, the Nitro XZ272U shows some black smearing when at overdriven refresh rates, but it's much less pronounced than competing options. And considering the panel's already fast 144Hz base refresh rate, you don't have to overdrive the display at all.
Low input lag and response time
Great gaming performance
Poor stand
Why you should buy this: It's fast, accessible, and cheap.
Who's it for: Gamers looking for a feature-rich monitor for around $200.
Why we chose the Acer Nitro XF243Y:
The Acer Nitro XF243Y isn't the best monitor for gaming, but that's hard to expect for around $200. For that price, you're getting a 24-inch display with Full HD resolution and, critically, a 144Hz refresh rate. The display also supports FreeSync, allowing you to use adaptive refresh with an Nvidia or AMD GPU.
For specs, the Nitro XF243Y checks out. It shoots ahead with low input lag and an excellent response time, ensuring that you can hit your headshots and score your goals. The IPS panel means the display has solid color accuracy out of the box, even if it takes a hit when it comes to brightness and contrast.
The Nitro XF243Y doesn't support HDMI 2.1 for the latest consoles, and the stand doesn't offer a ton of room for adjustment. Still, it's hard to argue with the price of the Nitro XF243Y, especially when it carries excellent gaming performance in tow.
Bright, vibrant colors
Solid DisplayHDR 400 performance
Excellent integrated speakers
Automatic source/preset mapping
Included remote
Decent overdrive settings
Menu is a little clunky
Not well-suited for color work
Why you should buy this: It goes far beyond other ultrawide gaming monitors despite costing less.
Who's it for: Gamers who want a premium ultrawide experience without paying $1,000 or more.
Why we chose the BenQ Mobiuz EX3410R:
The best ultrawide monitors have always struggled to find a balance: Either they're inexpensive and focused on office use or they're massively overpriced and tailored toward gamers. Enter the BenQ Mobiuz EX3410R, an ultrawide gaming monitor that hits the marks it should and isn't ungodly expensive.
Those features include solid HDR performance due to the BenQ'd HDRi filter, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms response time. In our tests, we were able to configure the monitor in half a dozen distinct ways and still come out with an excellent-looking image.
As is typical of BenQ monitors, the Mobiuz EX3410R goes further with built-in speakers that rival some of the best computer speakers, as well as a remote to bring everything together. Even better, the Mobiuz EX3410R is only $800, putting every other monitor in this class to shame.
What type of monitor is best for gaming?
This very much depends on the type of games you want to play. If you play competitive, fast-paced games, high-refresh-rate monitors are a must as they can reduce input lag and give you a smoother gaming experience. Higher resolutions and HDR are great for more cinematic, AAA experiences, while larger, curved screens add immersion for all sorts of titles.
Can you see the difference between 144Hz and 240Hz?
Yes, but it's very minor. Above 144Hz, refresh rates start to show diminishing returns, so most gamers won't notice a difference between 144Hz and 240Hz. The difference is that a 240Hz has less latency — it refreshes more often — which can make a difference in how a game feels, especially in a competitive setting.
Is there a big difference between 4K and 1080p?
Yes, there's a massive difference. 4K has more than four times as many pixels as 1080p (two million compared to over eight million). 4K displays look sharper and provide better clarity. You'll need a powerful gaming PC to render all of those pixels, though, so you may want to stick with a lower resolution if your rig isn't up to snuff.
What is a good size monitor for gaming?
The size of your monitor largely depends on what resolution it is. As the screen size gets larger, lower resolutions will become more pronounced. For gaming, we recommend a 24-inch monitor for 1080p, a 27-inch monitor for 1440p, and a 27-inch or larger monitor for 4K.
Keep in mind the aspect ratio, as well. Ultrawide monitors are wider, and the screen size isn't comparable to a standard 16:9 display. A 34-inch ultrawide monitor isn't as large as a 34-inch 16:9 one.
Does response time matter for gaming monitors?
Yes, but not in the way you might assume. Response time on a monitor measures how long it takes from one pixel to transition to a different color, not the input lag. Faster response times provide clearer motion, so a low response time is ideal for gaming.
G-Sync versus Freesync: What's the difference?
G-Sync and FreeSync are both adaptive refresh rate technologies. The main difference is that FreeSync is an open-source version, while G-Sync is exclusive to Nvidia graphics cards. That has largely changed in recent years, however, and most monitors with adaptive refresh will work with an AMD or Nvidia graphics card.
Can I use my TV as a gaming monitor?
Yes, you can use a TV as a gaming monitor. TVs have similar options for refresh rates, resolutions, HDR support, and connections like HDMI — plus, HDMI 2.1 added support for the open Adaptive Sync technology, and some TV brands, like Samsung, support FreeSync as well.
However, TVs are generally much more expensive than monitors, so you will likely end up paying a lot more for similar specifications. TVs may also lack certain modes, menu options, and customization features that monitors have for gaming.
Can I use a gaming monitor for PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X?
Absolutely. Look for a monitor that has HDMI 2.1 or later ports for the best results. The consoles support up to 4k resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate, so you can also be generous with specs and get great results.
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Remembering the Nobel Prize-winning Nadine Gordimer
by Nicholas Collura
Nadine Gordimer, the Nobel Prize-winning author and activist who died this week in Johannesburg at the age of 90, once recalled a scene from her 1979 novel Burger's Daughter:
You might have remembered if you read the book, there's an unusual Christ on the cross, and here he was dark, dark hair or something. And [a child going around the church] said, 'No, that's not Jesus. Jesus has got blond hair,' and so on. And so the parents who were taking her around said, 'You know, this was in the Middle East, and it's very likely indeed that he was very dark. So not blue-eyed and blond at all.' And this was blasphemous.
Gordimer's parents were Jewish and sent her to a Catholic convent school (where, she said, "nobody tried to convert me to anything") for a few years before ultimately deciding to homeschool her. According to Gordimer's New York Times obituary, her mother -- a complicated and formidable woman who had opened a nursery school for black children in apartheid South Africa -- told her daughter that the school's physical education regime could prove fatal because Gordimer an enlarged thyroid. In fact, exercise posed no threat to her health; Gordimer later speculated that her mother was in love with the family physician and used her daughter's homestay as a pretext for having him around.
The rest of Gordimer's childhood was solitary. She spent a great deal of time around books. As an adult, she was an intensely guarded introvert, once admitting to The Guardian, "I don't cry. Unfortunately, I seem rather short of tears, so my sorrows have to stay inside me."
Gordimer suggested in her Nobel lecture that the writer's vocation is twofold. First, it is to discern reality: "Like the prisoners incarcerated with the jaguar in Borges' story ... trying to read, in a ray of light which fell only once a day, the meaning of being from the marking on the creature's pelt, we spend our lives attempting to interpret ... the world of which we are part." Second, the writer must act within a social context. Here, Gordimer quotes Milosz: "What is poetry which does not serve nations or people?"
By any account, Gordimer fulfilled these two tasks. The Nobel committee called her the "Geiger counter of apartheid." The South African government banned several of her most prophetic works. Moreover, though by her own admission not a "political person," she was actively involved in the anti-apartheid African National Congress when this political party, too, was banned.
Gordimer was not religious; when the interviewer for The Guardian asked her "what her super power would be," Gordimer didn't understand the cheesy question and took it to concern theology. "If this means someone up there in the name of any religious faith," she responded tersely, "no one."
In her Nobel lecture, Gordimer discusses the problem of the fatwa against Salman Rushdie; I suppose it is not hard to see how her lifetime of solidarity with the oppressed and her sensitivity to censorship would compel her to view religion, and even the idea of God, with cynicism.
Gordimer did, however, use religious imagery to structure her Nobel lecture, which opens with a reprise of the first verse of John's Gospel. The Word, she writes, is power and order, and it must be deployed responsibly. She also writes extensively about myth, which for her is a way of posing questions about the meaning of the world, even if some people, in the name of myth and religion, have controverted its purpose, proposing false assurances that "do not seek so much to enlighten ... as to distract, to provide a fantasy escape route for people who no longer want to face even the hazard of answers to the terrors of their existence."
Hence, while Gordimer did not take much more than a cursory interest in religion, a religious person might draw inspiration from her, from the way she used the power of the Word and of stories to question the injustices and complacency of the status quo.
One anecdote from late in her life is demonstrative of her bravery. When she was nearly 80, robbers broke into her home and beat and bound her and her elderly housekeeper. "Gordimer shouted at the robbers that the housekeeper was old enough to be their grandmother, and they stopped," The Telegraph reported. Reflecting on the incident, during which she'd stayed very calm, Gordimer said, "I have failed at many things, but I have never been afraid."
May we all live as gracefully, humbly, yet courageously as this.
Source URL (modified on 08/03/2017 - 8:12am): https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/remembering-nobel-prize-winning-nadine-gordimer


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Freedom for Ogaden, the West's Last Choice in Africa – Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis
Posted by ONA Admin	/ September 28, 2011
Abdurrahman Mahdi is an excellent Ogadeni scholar who contributed an illuminating chapter of Modern Ogaden Concise History under the title "The Ogaden Past and Present" in the collective volume "Arrested Development in Ethiopia – Essays on Underdevelopment, Democracy and Self-Determination" edited by Seyoum Hameso and Mohammed Hassen (The Red Sea Press Inc., Trenton, New Jersey, 2006); we re-publish here a few illuminating paragraphs that shed light of major historical developments that occurred in 20th century Ogaden. We recommend the excellent publication to all Western readers, and decision-makers, who share the agony of African peoples for Freedom, Human Dignity, Respect for Human Rights, Democracy and Tolerance.____________________________________________________________________________________________________
American Chronicle – April 26, 2007
Dr. Muhammad Shamsaddin Megalommatis
The critical events at Obala, Northern Ogaden, and the successful operation carried out by the ONLF, bring the West in front of a most challenging predicament: either adjust the African policy on Humanist and Democratic principles and concepts and put an end to the most loathed tyrannical regime of fake 'Ethiopia' or support it and see Islamic terrorism expand throughout Africa like mushrooms.
Ogaden: a Glorious part of African History
The West cannot afford to be ignorant of the historical truth as regards the Horn of Africa region. All the Western fears, misconceptions and erroneous policies are based precisely on ignorance, and mass media mendacity. Few pieces of correct analysis, pertinent reports and news have reached the Western audience about Ogaden. Yet, the world press is flooded with venomous articles against the Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, as result of his land reform that deprived some local colonials from the big money they used to make. A recently published comical article under the title "Robert Mugabe, man or monster?" is to be found here: http://www.economist.com/daily/diary/displaystory.cfm?story_id=9061584.
The World press must re-focus on what is more essential as violation of Human Rights, and stop working for the interest of some restricted groups of power. Mugabe is not as cruel and bestial as Meles Zenawi, the thuggish Abyssinian tyrant.
People in the West ignore that tyrannical, anachronistic and dysfunctional Abyssinia (falsely re-baptized 'Ethiopia') has no right to occupy Ogaden, was never accepted as country by the Ogadenis, and consequently does not have any right to exploit the natural resources of a foreign country.
Ogaden was for millennia a passageway between Africa's East coast and the Abyssinian plateau; through the Periplus of the Red Sea, a text written approximately before 1930 years by an Alexandrian Egyptian captain and merchant, we know details about the navigation alongside the African Red Sea coast, through the Bab al Mandeb straits, and further on until the Cap of Spices (Akroterion Aromaton – present day Cap Guardafui) and down to Rhapta, in the area of today's Dar es Salam in Tanzania. Since the sailors had to arrange everything in a way to sail according to the direction of monsoons, sometimes they had to wait many long months in these faraway places; this was the main reason for the development of the trans-African caravan routes through the region of Ogaden.
In the same way Ogaden was a land between Azania (Eastern coast of Africa, Somalia to Tanzania) and Axumite Abyssinia and Meroitic Ethiopia in the Antiquity, today's Ogadenis are in the middle of many struggles for National Independence. In the Eastern confines of Ogaden, Somalis seek to get rid of the barbaric Amhara / Tigray invaders; in Ogaden's Western borders, Afars, Oromos, and Sidamas fight to kick out the same murderers who have been ruling these vast lands for more than a century, only to guarantee underdevelopment, starvation, poverty, torture and misery.
Abdurrahman Mahdi is an excellent Ogadeni scholar who contributed an illuminating chapter of Modern Ogaden Concise History under the title "The Ogaden Past and Present" in the collective volume "Arrested Development in Ethiopia – Essays on Underdevelopment, Democracy and Self-Determination" edited by Seyoum Hameso and Mohammed Hassen (The Red Sea Press Inc., Trenton, New Jersey, 2006); we re-publish here a few illuminating paragraphs that shed light of major historical developments that occurred in 20th century Ogaden. We recommend the excellent publication to all Western readers, and decision-makers, who share the agony of African peoples for Freedom, Human Dignity, Respect for Human Rights, Democracy and Tolerance.
Abdurrahman Mahdi on the Ogaden Past and Present
The Ogaden Somali territory lies between Oromia to the west, Afar to the northwest, the Republic of Djibouti to the north, Kenya to the south and the Somali Republic to the East. The Ogaden people are agro-pastoralists and they speak Somali language.
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