Background: Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a diploid species, known as Beniseed, Gingelly, Sim-Sim and Til. It is grown in tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Sesame seed contains high nutritional values of certain compounds (25% protein and 50% oil) and is a vital source of natural antioxidants. TH-6 (96006) is characterized by white, bold and high yielding seeded variety of sesame with a unique character of having single stem.
Methodology: Variety Punjab Til-90 and line 436602 were cultivated at Oilseeds Research Institute, Faisalabad. At flowering, Til-89 was crossed as female with the line 436602 in 1990. In 1991, the F1 generation of plants were grown and self-pollinated at flowering. Homozygous progenies of pedigree number F6-96006 from F6 were evaluated for their high yield in season 1996-97. Evaluation was done through micro, zonal, station and finally "National Uniform Yield Trials".
Results: In 2006, 2217 kg/ha production was marked as its maximum potential at Oilseed Research Institute (Faisalabad) in Zonal Varietal Trail. In National Uniform Sesame Yield 2006 and 2007 the performance of TH-6 was better than TS-3 (check) by giving 32.16% and 9.59% more yield respectively. TH-6 also showed moderate tolerance against insect pests Phyllody diseases and Charcoal Rot.
Conclusion: Agronomic studies revealed that TH-6 performed better if planted in 15th to 30th June if supplementation of one bag of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and half bag of Urea at the time of sowing and flowering, respectively, with 1st and 2nd irrigation.
Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is a diploid species, known as Beniseed, Gingelly, Sim-Sim and Til . World's largest producers of seasame include India and China. Rest of the countries having significantly high production of this crop include Uganda, Sudan, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Paraguay, Pakistan and Nigeria (FAOSTAT, 2008). It is cultivated in subtropical areas and tropical of the world. Under fairly high temperature, it can still set seed and generate high yield. It can grow in stored soil moisture without rainfall and irrigation, but continuous flooding or severe drought adversely affect sesame plants and result in low yield . Seeds are used as raw food as well as in confectionery, sweets, bakery products and also oil is used for industry in preparation of soap, perfume, and carbon papers as well as in vegetable oil [3,4]. Sesame seed, high in nutrition (25% protein and 50% oil), and a source of oil of very high quality as natural antioxidants such as sesamol and sesamin are present in this. Sesame seed also have vitamin B complex and eight essential amino acids, which are important for proper functiong of liver cell as they play role in cell oxygenation .
Sesame is a short duration crop which completes its cycle within 100-110 days. It fits as catch crop in Zaid Kharif, and wheat can be timely planted after sesame. Therefore, there is great scope of horizontal expansion of sesame without affecting current area under different crops. Sesame is a better cash crop due to its high sale price, increased demand and on the other hand lower production cost. Additionaly, it is readily soled leaving farmers with no problem for its marketing .
In Pakistan, area of 79.8 thousand hectares was cultivated to produce 33.4 thousands tones of sesame seed for the year 2010 according to Agricultural Statistics of Pakistan. This production is not adequate for national needs, so requirements are met through importing edible oil by spending a huge capital of foreign exchange (UD$ 1354 million) annually on edible oil trade. Pakistan is facing a sensitive shortage of irrigation water thus at present sesame is the best choice as an edible oil crop for agriculture. Currently, unprocessed sesame is exported from Pakistan and Rs. 2.15 billions were earned just in the session 2007-08 according to Federal Bureau of Statistics, Pakistan. Owning to this condition, sesame is increasingly getting popular among formers as a subsitute crop.
The sesame breeding programme at Oilseeds Research Institute, Faisalabad is aimed at developing insect/disease resistant and high yielding varieties, which are appropriate for both irrigated and rainfed areas of Punjab. In result to different strategies and experiments adopted, a new variety TH-6 (96006) having unique characters of single stem with direct pod bearing on it has been developed. This newly developed variety has remarked potential of tolerance against phyllody diseases, charcoal rot and in consequence high production. Same type of work has been reported earliar .
Punjab Til-90 and line 436602 varieties were cultivated at Oilseeds Research Institute, Faisalabad. At flowering, Til-89 was crossed as female with the line 436602 in 1990. During 1991, the F1 generations of both varieties were grown and at the stage flowering, they were self-pollinated. In the next crop seasons (from 1992 to 1996) grown filial generations were forwarded to select superior recombinants featuring unique character single stem with direct pod bearing on it. In F2 generation, 52 individual plants with good plant vigor and early maturity were separately harvested. For F3 progeny, out of these 52, 35 (thirty five) single plants were selected. 61 plants were harvested separately from the selected rows for their high yield and health. To establish F4, 24 single plants were selected on the basis of their better performance. 43 individual plants were harvested from the selected rows of F4. For the following generation i.e. F5 generation, 28 plants were selected having unique character of single stem with direct pod bearing on it. To grow F6 progeny generation, 18 progeny rows of F5 were selected. Ten (10) progeny rows of F6 having better yield and increased vigor were screened in for further experimentation. The same procedure is also adopted in other studies . Morphological traits and yield potential of 96006 variety were compared with check variety viz TS-3 during evaluation. Four replications with randomized complete block design (RCBD) was followed at each site. Each plot had 4 rows and 6m length was dedicated for each entry. Seed drill was used to plant seed by keeping distnace of 45cm between each row. From sowing to harvesting, all standard agronomic practices were applied and maintained.
MSTAT-C, computer statistical software package, was used to calculate and analyze variance for different measured traits. At 5% probability level, differences among means were tested by applying least significant difference test.
In Preliminary Yield Trial (table 1) 96006 gave 31.78% more yield than the check variety TS-3 which indicates a highly significant difference between the two for yielding ability. Similarly in Advance Yield Trial, line 96006 yielded 313 Kg/ha and check variety TS-3 gave 194 kg/ha, it shows that line 96006 is superior in yield by 61.34%.
After evaluating the yield performance of new promising line at station for two years, it was tested in zonal adaptation yield trials, during 1999 to 2001, 2006 and 2007 for its yield performance throughout the Punjab. The yield performance of the variety is given in tables (2-6).
The data of zonal varietal trial in 1999 (table 2) indicated that variety 96006 gave average yield at five locations 480.46 kg/ha while check TS-3 give 274.72 kg/ha that was 74.89% more then check.
The data of zonal varietal trial in 2000 (table 3) indicated that variety 96006 gave average yield at four locations 845.25 kg/ha while check TS-3 gave 744 kg/ha that was 13.60% more then check.
In 2001 (table 4) indicated that variety 96006 gave average yield at four locations 955.75 kg/ha while check TS-3 gave 840.19 kg/ha that was 13.75% more then check.
The data of Zonal Varietal Trial (table 5), 2006 indicated that promising line 96006 yielded higher than TS-3 i.e. 31.35%. The data of Zonal Varietal Trial (table 6) of five locations conducted in 2007 showed 96006 gave average yield in all ZVT 1266 kg/ha, while TS-3 (check) gave 1062 kg/ha. Conclusively, line 96006 was 19.20% higher yielder than TS-3.
The yield performance of promising line 96006 in National Uniform Sesame Yield Trial for the year 2006-2007 is presented in the following tables.
locations, the advance line 96006 yielded 826 kg/ha and 788 kg/ha in comparison with the check (TS-3) which gave 625 and 719 kg/ha during 2006 to 2007 respectively.
The performance of line 96006 was evaluated at five planting times commencing from 1st June to 30th July with 15 days interval during 2006 and 2007. The data (table 9) indicated that line 96006 performed better when planted from 15th June to 15th July giving 1533.82, 1458.91 and 1124.33 kg/ha respectively. Same type of experiment was also conducted by other scientists .
New variety, TH-6, was revealed to be performing better when planted in the month of June. This got matured in 100 to 110 days. This makes it more adoptable in our cropping system, as after wheat crop harvesting most of the land is crop-free. Very low cost involved in production of sesame as compared with other crops promises farmers to earn more profit by planting sesame crop. Similar result has also been reported earlier .
Seed yield performance of 96006 at 5 fertilizer treatments were set out at Oilseeds Research Institute, and Agronomic Research Institute, Faisalabad during 2007 and 2008. It was observed that new line 96006 yielded better (940 kg/ha) at existing standard dose i.e. 60:60 Nitrogen: Phosphorous kg/ha (table 10). Similar results have also been reported earlier .
The average yield performance of different row spacing for the new line 96006 is also performed better with existing standard row spacing i.e. 45 cm. The existing row spacing of 45 cm proved to be the best for the new strain 96006 during both years i.e. 2006 and 2007.
The screening studies were carried out by Oilseed Pathology division during 2006 and 2007. The line 96006 was placed in tolerance group both in Charcoal Rot and Phyllody diseases (table 12).
The strain was evaluated by spot examination committee on 15-09-2008. The committee recommended for submitting this line before Experts subcommittee for its final approval for general cultivation. The expert sub-committee in its 64th meeting held on 23-10-2009 approved 96006 as new commercial variety named TH-6 and forwarded for its approval in Punjab Seed Council. In Punjab province, this variety has been officially certified for cultivation at all levels. The Pre-basic and BNS seed has been developed from a stable and uniform lot at Oilseeds Research Institute, Faisalabad.
The salient agronomic and botanical description was recorded according to descriptor established by FSC & RD, Islamabad. TH-6 is suitable for edible purpose and has bold seed which is desirable characteristic. It matures within 100-110 days that is earlier than TS-3 variety. The plant type and growth habit is determinate. It's leaf is semi erect, mid green and lobed in type. The flowers are pendulant, tubular, two lipped with white color and bell shaped reportedly taking 39-45 days for opening . Capsule shape is rectangular in attitude and its shattering is nil. No. of seeds/capsule are 80-100 and capsules/plant are 70-90. Seed color is white and it posses 50–53% edible oil. 1000 seed weight is 3.65g.
It is evident from the sowing date trial that new variety TH-6 when planted in the month of June. It performed better and matured in 100 to 110 days. It is well fitted in our cropping pattern i.e. as most of the land is fallow after harvesting of wheat crop. Farmer can earn more profit by planting sesame crop as it has low cost of production than any other crop.
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The former UK editor of Campaign, Rachel Barnes, has joined marcomms group M&C Saatchi as a communications director.
Barnes leaves journalism after 18 years, having held several senior roles at Campaign and other titles at PRWeek's publisher Haymarket.
In the newly created role of communications director, she will work for M&C Saatchi London and M&C Saatchi Worldwide, an independent marcomms group with 29 offices around the world.
Barnes reports to M&C Saatchi CMO Kate Bosomworth and worldwide CEO Moray MacLennan.
"My key responsibilities are to showcase the amazing creative work coming out of our agency, along with new client wins – both of which are at unprecedented levels following a record year of pitch wins last year," Barnes told PRWeek.
"In The AAR's new pitching league, we were named as the agency with the highest pitch conversion rate last year, at 90 per cent.
"There is a renewed energy at the agency, as the new management team has been fully in place for a year now. It is my role to ensure that we are talking about the exciting and significant changes here at M&C Saatchi and what they mean for our creative output and clients."
Barnes said a key project for her this year is evolving M&C Saatchi's Visual Diet initiative. Launched earlier this year, the project aims to raise awareness about how visual pollution can affect mental health.
M&C Saatchi will present the campaign at this year's Cannes Lions festival in June.
Barnes added that the company's progressive approach to flexible working was a particular draw, especially as a mum of a young child.


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Lilian Adelaida Neilson (Leeds, 3 de marzo de 1848 - Bois de Boulogne, 15 de agosto de 1880),   nacida como Elizabeth Ann Brown, fue una actriz inglesa de teatro.

Lecturas adicionales
 Marston, Our Recent Actors (Londres, 1890)

 Clement Scott, The Drama of Yesterday and To-Day (Londres, 1899)
 William Winter, in Other Days (1908)
 William Winter, The Wallet of Time (1913)
 Laura C Holloway, Adelaide Neilson A Souvenir (1885)

Véase también
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Sepultados en el Cementerio de Brompton
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Any businessperson or shop owner who moves product and cargo through shipping lines must have an understanding of gross weight and net weight. Operating your business without a firm grasp of what these terms mean could lead to a needless waste in spending. Consumers would also benefit from knowledge of these concepts, as some disingenuous companies deliberately hide a paltry amount of product behind the promise of a heavy gross weight.
Tare weight refers to the weight of the container in which you are shipping your goods. Senders and receivers are both charged the sum of the tare weight and the shipment weight when conducting shipments. If you were to buy a can of ground coffee from the grocery store, the weight of the can would be your desired tare weight.
The term "gross" in this context refers to something in its entirety. The gross weight of a shipment includes the weight of the container (tare weight) plus the weight of the actual goods that a sender has prepared. Gross weight is simply the combined total weight of the entire shipment.
Net weight is simply the tare weight (container) subtracted from the gross weight (container and goods). The net weight is used to specify the weight of the actual goods and shipment purchased by a receiver or sent by a seller. As a businessperson, you are probably familiar with the concept of "net income," or your total income (gross income) with expenses, taxes, and payments subtracted. Think of this as leftovers.
It is important to remember these concepts, as we encounter them on a daily basis. A grocery store could label a can of ground coffee as "200 grams gross." At first glance, this may stand out as a great deal until you remember that the gross weight includes the weight of the container and that the actual grams of ground coffee you purchase could be well below 200 grams.
In the same way, knowing your way around these terms when you transport goods on freight lines will be essential in making sure you are delivering the promised amount of actual product to your clients while having the ability to double-check that you are being charged the proper amount for shipping.


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FILM REVIEW: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 - PARABELLUM (15)
By Spalding Today Columnist
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Published: 09:32, 22 May 2019
| Updated: 09:54, 22 May 2019
SHOWCASE CINEMA DE LUX PETERBOROUGH, OUT NOW
CAST: KEANU REEVES, IAN McSHANE, HALLE BERRY, LAURENCE FISHBURNE, MARK DACASCOS, LANCE REDDICK, ASIA KATE DILLON, ANJELICA HUSTON, SAID TAGHMAOUI, TOBIAS SEGAL & JEROME FLYNN
Keanu Reeves and his hitman John Wick have really come far.
The first movie was an unexpected independent gem (4.5/5), the second one was a worthy glitzier follow-up (3.5/5) - but now Wick has gone all epic on us by taking him into spectacular blockbuster territory.
And what ends up the other side of his cross-hairs is one of the best action movies of this generation - probably the best of its ilk since Matt Damon completed the original Bourne Trilogy with Ultimatum some 12 years ago.
John Wick (10877301)
Why? Because among an engaging plot, Parabellum boasts some of the best action sequences ever made - not just in recent memory, but all-time.
Continuing directly after the conclusion of the second instalment - with Reeve's skilled assassin Wick given one hour's grace by hotel manager Winston (Ian McShane) after an unsanctioned killing on the grounds of the Continental hotel - he's now a marked man on the run after being declared 'excommunicado' by the High Table and placed under a $14 million bounty.
And as soon as he kills his first attacker by breaking his jaw with a book in New York Public Library you feel this is going to be special, and it doesn't disappoint as it moves from one breathtaking set-piece to the next with twists and turns that makes it an exhilarating watch from start to finish - only pausing for breathe a couple of times.
Reeves and McShane are ably assisted once again by Lance Reddick's hotel concierge Charon and Laurence Fishburne's crime lord the Bowery King - but what gives this a grander feel is the addition of Halle Berry's kick-ass hitgirl Sofia, Asia Kate Dillon's ice cold High Table adjudicator, Anjelica Huston's ruthless director - and particularly legendary martial artist Mark Dacascos' truly lethal assassin Zero.
When you throw them all in the pot - and combine them with director Chad Stahelski's first class action guidance - this really cooks up a recipe that truly works.
As long as they don't overcook the series so it doesn't outstay its welcome of course.
But as it stands this is one of the best action-thriller trilogies ever made, and when you light the wick in John's candle - he always seems to burn the house down.
By Gavin Miller
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Glympse Will Let AAA Tow Truck Callers Know When the Tow will Arrive
December 4, 2018 by Bryan Jonston
AAA, North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, has chosen Glympse, the pioneer of real-time location technology, to provide its members with a new and improved level of visibility when they request roadside assistance. Beginning in select markets, members waiting for assistance will experience an enhanced, real-time tracking functionality, letting them know exactly when a service technician will arrive to help. Powered by Glympse, this web-based experience includes a live map view and ETA countdown so members feel safe and confident that help is on the way.
This real-time tracking experience ensures that during a highly stressful time, members receive:
Timely, persistent communication. Members receive text notifications when their request for service is confirmed, and once their service technician is on the way to their location. The text contains a unique Glympse invite code that lets members track the service vehicle in real time.
Peace of mind. The web-based Glympse experience shows the tow truck or service vehicle on a live map as it travels to the member location, plus a live, minute-by-minute ETA countdown. Customers can also confirm that their service location is accurate, see the name of the technician and cancel their roadside assistance call if their situation changes. They'll even get a final arrival confirmation as the service vehicle arrives.
Clear next steps. If a tow is necessary, the web experience will show them that their vehicle is in route to its destination and confirm that final destination.
Voice self-serve capabilities. Members who don't opt-in for notifications or can't access the internet can also call AAA Customer Support and be able to retrieve the same status and ETA information via automated IVR (Interactive Voice Response), that also integrates with Glympse. By leveraging Glympses' Voice API's, the IVR service can provide real-time answers to the "Where is my service technician" questions, so members do not have to wait for or speak to a live agent.
"During a time when consumers expect to be able to track everything from their ride to their package or pizza delivery, AAA is the first to launch an innovative solution that reinvents roadside assistance for the modern era," said Chris Ruff, CEO and president of Glympse. "AAA is partnering with Glympse because they are committed to delivering a customer experience that goes beyond standard expectations, and we're proud to collaborate with them on that journey."
"Our partnership with Glympse is yet another way that AAA is delivering on the ever-evolving expectations of our members," said Scott Parker, vice president, Strategic Partnership Development for AAA. "Knowing when help is going to arrive, and the ability to track your vehicle to its destination once you leave it, delivers more than just a roadside service experience – it delivers peace of mind."
This service is currently in pilot in select markets and will expand to further geographies.
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Movies for 2017: The Good, The Bad, and the Over-Hyped (Part 2)
Matt Noble
So, after putting together the preview for the first half of the year, I found the second half far more interesting, and it took a bit longer to pull together. Let's jump right in:
Spider-Man: Homecoming / July 7th – Finally, the Spider-Man everyone has always wanted. Sony has loaned the distribution rights to Marvel Studios for what was likely a hefty sum. But, no matter, Spider-Man has finally joined the Avengers and fans eagerly anticipate this latest release as the beginning of something fantastic. Most considered Tom Holland to have held his own well against Robert Downey Jr. in Civil War last year, so knowing more of that is in store will likely delight audiences. In a twist of irony, Michael Keaton has been cast as The Vulture, which feels like a giant inside joke after his role in Birdman. The last thing to note: Donald Glover has been added to the list of top billed cast members, which should elicit some excitement after his incredible success with his show, Atlanta, at the Golden Globes.
Dunkirk / July 21 – Christopher Nolan returns with this WWII epic. Rumors of him purchasing actual planes from the era and blowing them up angered history buffs and delighted film fanatics. Whatever the case, Nolan's desire for real and grounded filmmaking will certainly be on display in Dunkirk. July is not a typical month for war movie releases, but it is the month Nolan has chosen to release most of his films over the past decade. It would be nice if Dunkirk finally gets Nolan the Oscar recognition he probably deserves (whether he actually cares about awards is another discussion altogether).
War for the Planet of the Apes / July 14 – The third in this rebooted franchise, War for the Planet of the Apes reveals what looks like the last stand of humanity against their primate opponents. This movie will likely have a decent story, good cinematography, and excellent acting as the preceding installments have. It will also likely have a good opening weekend at the box office, maybe even better than the Rise of the Planet of the Apes, which took a substantial $72 million. That said, I am not super interested in seeing a war between mankind and an army of primates, and I wonder if others will feel the same, especially when other, lighter fare is available (a la Spiderman).
Kingsman: The Golden Circle / October 6 – The first Kingsman movie surprised everyone as a hit. I still remember walking into the theater completely unaware of what the film was, not having seen a trailer or read a single review. Many critics hailed this as a new and interesting entry into a tired subgenre (action/spy). I cannot express how much I disliked this film. I know I am in a small minority (even as I watched, nearly everyone else in the theater laughed and gasped while I remained silent), so I'll explain my opinion and move on: I found this movie a weird spin on Young Adult and Classic James Bond. The problem with those genres (for me, anyhow) is that they both usually have poor scripts and plots, poor acting, and rampant sexism. The first Kingsman had good acting, but the entire final act shows the young male protagonist performing acts of "heroism" and villain-defeating spectacles…all because an attractive female character has promised him certain sexual favors. Seriously? Absurd, sexist, and not a new take on a classic genre. I do not look for anything better out of this second Kingsman movie.
Blade Runner 2049 / October 6th – The original Blade Runner, although not initially a hit at the box office, became a genre-defining cult classic. Ridley Scott followed his sci-fi classic Alien with Blade Runner and, at the time, the movie was hailed by critics as groundbreaking and visionary. Nominated for two Oscars (Best Art Direction and Visual Effects) Blade Runner continues to be respected in the industry as a standard for futuristic science fiction films. The question now becomes, "can that magic be recaptured for the sequel?" Sequels are tricky things – most of the time we just roll our eyes, say it's a cash-grab, go see it anyhow, and wind up disappointed that we were right all along. There is, however, hope for this film. The director, Denis Villeneuve, was just nominated for Arrival, and Ryan Gosling, the new lead, likewise received a nomination for his role in La La Land. Most impressively, the cinematographer, Roger Deakins, has been nominated 13 times (all without wins); so step aside DiCaprio fans – the man has worked on some of the most noteworthy and beautiful films in the past two decades and many are saying this is Deakin's moment to finally win it all. Oh, and for anyone interested, Harrison Ford is reprising his role as well.
Justice League / November 17th – If you saw Batman v Superman: first, I'm sorry, and second, Justice League will continue whatever little story existed in that. Seriously, the acting, script, and pacing of Batman v Superman makes me almost certain that I'll skip this DC adventure. I think what disappoints me most about the entire DC and Warner Bros. universe is Zack Snyder's involvement. He co-wrote, produced, and directed Batman v Superman, which ended up costing the studio over $700 million to make, market, and distribute. The film opened to lackluster reviews and now he's been given the reigns to the rest over the DC Universe. This continued mismanagement of Warner Bros.' largest franchise will only hurt the company in the long run. It's these types of foibles that make Disney look so much better.
Thor: Ragnarok / November 3rd – This, the third Thor movie, will supposedly inform us on the God of Thunder's activities following Avengers: Age of Ultron. Thor is one of the least favorite characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a very bad second entry into the series. With two other Marvel movies coming out this year (Guardians and Spider-Man) perhaps people will be excited for this addition to the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), or perhaps they'll have superhero fatigue. The biggest thing going for Thor: Ragnarok is the director: Taika Waititi. If you just did a double-take and asked, "Who?" No worries, you're not alone. He hails from New Zealand and, unless you've seen his indie films (What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople) you've likely not heard of him before. But, know this: both of the aforementioned movies are funny and well done (I attended the SXSW premiere of Wilderpeople last year, and it was a favorite of mine and many others). Some great, wry humor might be just the thing to help make Thor a bit more relatable and fun.
Murder on the Orient Express / November 22 – Okay, imagine a remake of a classic Agatha Christie novel, directed by a respected Shakespearean Theatre director, and starring some of the most recognizable names in showbiz. That is Murder on the Orient Express. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, it stars people like, Daisy Ridley, Judi Dench, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Josh Gad, and more! The film should, by all accounts, be excellent. Not much has come to public attention, except for this little gem, made by Josh Gad while working on set with Daisy Ridley.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi / December 15 – Speaking of Daisy Ridley… I am a sucker for Star Wars, always have been, likely always will be. For those of you who share my affection for this classic franchise (excluding the prequels), this film is directed by Rian Johnson, known for the clever neo-noir, indie-film, Brick, and his second project, Looper. A self-proclaimed geek, Johnson has written the scripts for both Episode 8 and 9. After reading them, J.J. Abrams said he wished he was sticking around to direct Episode 8 himself, it was so good. Whether or not that is just hype, we'll have to wait and see, and we know precious little about the film thus far. Despite this, Disney has managed to keep the film in conversation, even without a trailer or set pictures, simply by changing the color of the title poster (notice the red instead of the traditional "Star Wars gold"). I am very curious to see what this change in directors and writers does for the rest of the Disney Star Wars Universe.
Jumanji / December 22 – So, it's been over 20 years since the original Jumanji hit theaters, starring Robin Williams. I don't believe I even stayed awake through the whole thing when I was a kid and never went back to revisit…maybe that makes me a pathetic cinephile. I will not, however, miss this reboot (not a remake). With stars like Dwayne "How Many Movies Can I be in Every Year?" Johnson, Chris Rock, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black, I expect this movie to be a hit at the box office, if (and that's a big if) it can manage to get an edge in the marketing against Star Wars: Episode VIII. I don't know how good the story will be, but once again, we have a huge budget and franchise riding on the very muscular shoulders of "The Rock," so all things are possible. And I mentioned how much people seem to just like Dwayne Johnson, no matter how crappy the movie around him turns out…I think it has something to do with his incredible down-to-earth relate-ability, which is shown in things like his wrap announcement on Instagram:
That's an official wrap on #JUMANJI! (just wait to the end of this to hear what @jackblack felt he had to announce;). As I'm saying in this vid, I can't express my gratitude enough for our incredibly hard working and brilliant production crew – the backbone and spirit of our business. THANK YOU and look forward to seeing you all down the road. We made a great movie that honors and evolves the cool and dangerous #Jumanji mythology – one that that I think the world's gonna dig. And finally, like so many of us, Robin Williams was a hero of mine and one of the main reasons why I signed on and wanted to make and produce this film. Pay homage to the legend of "Alan Parrish" (name of Robin's character in the original). Thank you to the William's family for their support. I truly believe we made something you guys will be proud of. Until then that's a DJ wrap. And to quote ol' Luke the Drifter, Hank Williams himself… If the good Lord's willin' and the creek don't rise, I'll see you down the road. #Jumanji #OfficialWrap #AndJackBlackWithTheTurtleHeadAction #NiceOneBuddy ???
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Pitch Perfect 3 / December 22 – Immediately green-lit after the wild success of the 2015 sequel, Pitch Perfect 3 has lots going for it, and one thing not. First, it's a fun, female-led, franchise with a good reputation. Those are not easy to come by these days, which is weird, because the audience for such films is largely underserved. Second, the director, Trish Sie, has a very interesting background. She got her start directing the first music video for a band called OK GO – yes, that treadmill video you're thinking about – if you're not thinking of it, watch it here as soon as you finish reading. Sie has the right background for this installment of the series: she'll keep things fresh, funny, and musical. The unfortunate thing that may crush any chance this film has real financial success: Star Wars. Perhaps you all think I'm over estimating the absurd box office power of that movie, but I assure you, I'm not. It's predecessor holds nearly every December box office record available. For months Episode VII was the largest grossing film, not only of 2015 (when it was released) but of 2016. When Disney wants theaters to show their film, they'll get it done. Hardly any screens will be available for something like PP3, and it will also be competing with Jumanji. I really hope audiences show up to see Pitch Perfect, it'd be a shame to lose movies like this because studios planned a poor release date only to blame the movie for not succeeding at the box office. I can just see the headline now: "Studio Execs Claim Audience Doesn't Exist for Female Led Franchises." That's false, and I hope Pitch Perfect 3 proves it.
To wrap up, 2017 will be an interesting year. Hollywood will continue to resurrect old franchises IP (intellectual property) and franchises (The Alien Movie, Baywatch, The Mummy, more superhero movies, etc.), even though many attempts at this in 2016 failed horribly (Ghostbusters, Zoolander 2, Independence Day 2, etc.). I don't think that all of the attempts in 2017 will work, but I do think that we may get some surprises. Additionally, I think we can expect to see Disney set more box office records. I think $3.7 billion and 35% of the market share is totally within their grasp. I am pretty excited to see what comes out of SXSW and Sundance again this year; and we won't have to wait long for some of those movies, because Netflix and Amazon bought nearly 20 combined from Sundance last month. So, enjoy this year's films, there will surely be some good ones.
This article was originally published on ScenesMedia.com.
In this article:Blade Runner 2049, Christopher Nolan, Dunkirk, Jumanji, Justice League, movie preview 2017, movies 2017, Murder on the Orient Express, Pitch Perfect 3, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spiderman, Star Wars VIII, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Thor: Ragnarok, War for the Planet of the Apes


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After being a member on this website and entering various competitions and running one before I feel it may be time for a one that focuses on an often neglected side to designing strips for teams... the goalkeeper kits!
Many of the users on this website (including myself) will often run competitions and enter ones without designing or having the option to design a goalkeeper strip to compliment their home, away and third kits. So that being the case this competition will focus solely on them.
Any team in the world can be chosen.
You may use current or your own fantasy sponsors / kit manufactures.
The deadline will be Tuesday the 1st of April 2014.
I will pick a first, second and third placed winner.
1st - is Corinth's France GK Kit this is a clear winner overall by some way. It has a real fresh and modern feel to it and ties in the colours of the country very well.
2nd - is RedStarLiverpool's Bayern Munich GK Kit, this is due to the modern approach to the kit as well as it incorporating small elements that are associated with the club.
3rd - is FiascoFootball's Adidas Goal Keeper - Scotland Home Kit this is down to the kit quite clearly brining together a kit of which is instantly recognisable to the country as well it being a new and modern design.


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A research team at Boston College will lead the development of the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) as part of a five year, $19 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) aimed at diversifying the NIH workforce. The initiative will draw on the expertise of faculty members at four other universities to train and mentor underrepresented minorities in biomedical research.
David Burgess, a professor in the biology department who has had significant experience advocating for more equitable NIH funding, will lead the team at BC, which serves as the initiative's administrative headquarters.
The NIH expects the NRMN to grow into a nationwide network of mentors who will work with mentees of diverse backgrounds to enhance their training and career development in biomedical research. The network currently consists of over 100 partner organizations, including private and public colleges, Hispanic-serving institutions, historically black colleges and universities, organizations supporting tribal colleges, and a number of scientific societies.
The NIH found in a 2011 study entitled Race, Ethnicity, and NIH Research Awards that Asian and black scientists were less likely to receive NIH funding than their white counterparts. The study, which examined researchers who applied for grants between 2000 and 2006, found black scientists were about 13 percent less likely and Asian scientists were 5 percent less likely to receive grants than their white counterparts, when controlling for position and location of the applicant. Burgess said research suggests that implicit bias exists in the application process, and that it is likely the cause of the disparity.
Each year the NIH awards approximately $26 billion in biomedical research funding. Grants are awarded through a peer-review process, in which researchers submit proposals to a panel of field experts. According to Burgess, few underrepresented minority scientists participate in the peer-review process.
In response to the 2011 study, NIH director Francis Collins called for the formation of a Working Group on Diversity in the Biomedical Research Workforce, and charged it with developing concrete recommendations aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities.
Among other things, the group's investigation found that "diversity is a key driver of achievement in the workforce, particularly when innovation is a critical goal," according to its final report, released to the public in June 2012. The WGDBRW also found that only a small fraction of black applicants applied for grants in the basic sciences, and that similar funding disparities existed between 2006 and 2010. The working group made 13 recommendations that formed a comprehensive strategy to increase diversity in the biomedical research workforce.
One effect of the report was the NIH's establishment of the Enhancing Diversity of the NIH-Funded Workforce program, which aims to attract individuals from all population sectors and train and mentor them to succeed in biomedical research careers, including careers in behavioral, clinical, and social science research.
"The nation's population continues to become increasingly diverse and there is an urgent need to ensure that the scientific talent which is key to our nation's success is nurtured, recognized, and supported across all demographic groups," the NIH's website reads.
At BC, the administrative headquarters of the network, Burgess' team will coordinate the nation-wide initiative, as well as coordinate interactions with two other programs funded by the initiative, the Coordination and Evaluation Center and the Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity Imitative, and oversee the network's fiscal situation.
Four other universities will serve as regional hubs, each overseeing a specific part of the initiative. According to the BC Chronicle, the University of Wisconsin will coordinate the mentor training; the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center will lead programs connecting mentors with mentees; the University of Minnesota will offer professional development services to mentees; and the Morehouse School of Medicine will coordinate the program at historically black colleges and universities. According the NIH's website, the NRMN will develop best practices for mentoring, providing training opportunities for mentors, and providing networking and professional opportunities for mentees.


First of all, my grateful thanks to all who sent cards, flowers, gifts or messages on the anniversary of my birthday on March 29th this year. Two things impressed me once again: the warmth and variety of the friendships which have come my way over the years and the ingenuity exercised by some of you in referring to the age I have reached, when few cards are in the shops featuring the correct figures. Some of you displayed the correct result by artistic additions to the numbers displayed. One realised that 65+43 would do the trick, and another, borrowing the method used in Buddhism to arrive at auspicious numbers used the sequence 1x2x2x3x3x3. Whatever your mathematic ability, it is your friendship that I value!
It is often said that ours is a throw-away society, a comment that is entirely justifiable when I look back in time. I recall the practice, which must have been around the end of World War 1when worn-out clothing was ripped apart and cut in to strips about 5 inches long, which were then pushed through two holes in a hessian backing stretched out on a wooden frame to make a rag rug (shades of Steptoe and Son). We older children had to do a row of tufts every morning before we could go downstairs for breakfast.
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Eşref Akıncı (* 1912 in Bursa, Provinz Bursa; † 26. Februar 1990 in Istanbul) war ein türkischer General, der unter anderem von 1973 bis 1976 Oberkommandierender des Heeres (Türk Kara Kuvvetleri) war.

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Akıncı trat nach dem Besuch der Kadettenanstalt (Bursa Işıklar Askeri Lisesi) 1930 in die Heeresschule (Harp Okulu) ein, die er 1932 als Fähnrich (Asteğmen) abschloss. Danach fand er verschiedene Verwendungen in Einheiten der Infanterie und absolvierte 1933 auch eine weitere Ausbildung an der Heeresinfanterieschule (Piyade Sınıf Okulu). 1938 trat er an die Militärakademie (Harp Akademisi) ein, die er 1941 beendete. Im Anschluss war er in verschiedenen Einheiten des Heeres eingesetzt und versah zeitweise Dienst in Afghanistan.

Nach seiner Beförderung zum Brigadegeneral (Tuğgeneral) 1960 wurde Akıncı zunächst Leiter der Logistikabteilung im Oberkommando des Heeres, 1961 Befehlshaber des Kartografiekommandos (Harita Genel Komutanlığı) und anschließend 1962 Befehlshaber der 12. Division. 1963 wurde er zum Generalmajor (Tümgeneral) befördert und stellvertretender Leiter der Logistikabteilung im Generalstab der Türkei, dann stellvertretender Kommandierender General des 8. Korps sowie schließlich stellvertretender Chef des Stabes des Oberkommandos des Heeres.

Nachdem Akıncı 1964 zum Generalleutnant (Korgeneral) befördert wurde, wurde er Kommandierender General des 4. Korps und verblieb fünf Jahre lang bis 1969 auf diesem Posten.

1969 erfolgte Akıncıs Beförderung zum General (Orgeneral). In dieser Funktion wurde er Mitglied des Obersten Militärrates (Yüksek Askerî Şûra) und am 28. September 1970 als Nachfolger von General Faik Türün auch Oberkommandierender der 3. Armee. In dieser Funktion blieb er bis zum 7. März 1973 und wurde danach von General Hamza Gürgüç abgelöst. Am 7. März 1973 wurde er schließlich als Nachfolger von General Semih Sancar zum Oberkommandierenden des Heeres (Kara Kuvvetleri Komutanlığı) ernannt und übte diese Funktion bis zum 1. April 1976 aus. Sein Nachfolger wurde daraufhin General Namık Kemal Ersun, der bisherige Oberkommandierende der 3. Armee.

Akıncı war verheiratet und Vater zweier Kinder. Nach seinem Tode wurde er auf einem Friedhof in Ankara beigesetzt.

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 Liste der Oberkommandierenden auf der Homepage des Heeres
 Eintrag in Kim Kimdir? (Wer ist wer?)

General (Türkei)
Oberkommandierender des türkischen Heeres
Türke
Geboren 1912
Gestorben 1990
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In many ways, I am in the best mental and physical health of my life. I have minimal stress, I get plenty of sleep, I eat well – perhaps a little too well if one can judge by my waistline. My lab results are the epitome of "normal". I gave up drinking and smoking and am finally reaping the benefits of both, feeling great and breathing easy. I have learned to be comfortable alone and in silence – conditions that induced great anxiety peppered with frustration and sadness in my past. I have faced many challenges in this past year, mostly of the academic type, which have been a privilege rather than a burden, unlike the lifelong challenges that accompany keeping a roof over one's head. This year, I haven't had to juggle work and kids and pets and household and all the various responsibilities of adulthood. It has been a gift, quite literally. Instead, this year has been me and my laptop studying at home with two of the world's happiest dogs at my side, quite literally flanking me wherever I sit or lay, as if trying to keep me from ever leaving them again. After working most every day of my life since I was 16 years old, many of those years spent on my feet, this experience has been an adjustment both physically and mentally. One year and 15 pounds later, I can honestly say that I am ever so grateful for this opportunity to obtain a college education, not to mention the education about myself that came with the package. I'm grateful for my health and the knowledge that I have acquired.
I'm also cagey. What does it say about me that my improved mental health has sprung from a year of virtual solitude? Yes, of course, I get out, but not a lot. Most of my "outings" occur in cyberspace (and I am ever so grateful for my cyber friends who have helped me stay on this side of crazy). I go to the grocery, the post office, the doctor's office. I walk to the book store and spend an hour or so adding to my literary bucket list while listening to one of its entries through my earbuds, trying to remember not to laugh or talk out loud lest the other browsers think me crazy. Until recently, my class load was so heavy that I really didn't have much time to think about anything except school and I certainly wasn't bored. That was then and this is now. My class load is reduced for this last half-semester. I have been making a long, drawn-out process of preparing to move, trying to spread the tasks of sorting through my 800-square-foot life over two months when the reality is I could have it sorted and packed in a weekend. I've already forgotten what's in those boxes I've packed. I'm watching marathons of Below Deck Mediterranean (new) and CSI Miami (way old), and binge-watching past seasons of Grey's Anatomy that I missed while working too many hours for too many years (Did McDreamy die? Wait! Don't tell me.). Despite so much time on my hands, I often go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink and I'm having a teensy-weensy problem sticking to an exercise routine. I guess I'm sort of holding depression at bay.
Why is it that I was fine while I was busy, that I do my best work when I can hear the clock ticking down to a deadline, yet having ample time on my hands turns me into a basket case? I mean, the more I stay home the more I want to stay home. Then I start thinking about what it means that I have trouble leaving the house some days. Or what it means that I won't go for a walk because I look too fat in my shorts even though I know that walking will help me not look so fat (I say, as I step over the rabbit hole of distorted body image and save that for another day). Why is it that the more time I have on my hands the more neurotic I seem to become? I guess I've always known this about me, that I love being at work with my brain fully engaged for exactly this reason, because crazy doesn't come to visit when I'm busy. Home has always been merely a place to sleep and eat. In the periods where I have tried to nest and do the whole Suzy Homemaker thing, I have been miserable and a little off. I mean it's good to put your house in order but then it's time to move on and go back to work. My brain needs to be challenged on a regular basis. Right now, I'm not pretending to give a damn about my apartment's décor or even whether I've vacuumed up the dog hair, preferring instead to entertain myself with mindless television drivel. I'm eating too much. Or maybe I'm just moving too little. Whatever is going on, I'm clearly getting a little cagey. I'm like the hamster who loses interest in the wheel he's been running on and makes a break for it when his cage door opens. I've got my exit strategy and I'm ditching this cage mid-July. For now, I'm thinking too much about thinking too much and wishing I was already gone, being cagey in my new apartment in my new town.
I guess it's official: I'm lonely. Now that the workload is reduced, I wish I had someone with whom to take a walk or go to the beach that is a mere 2 miles straight down the street, or with whom to see a movie at the theater that's walking distance from my apartment. Except for the grocery staff or the postal clerks, and save for the handful of times that I have seen old friends, it's been just me and the dogs for a year now. I don't think folks really understand what I mean when I say I rarely spend time with anyone. I think they think I mean I haven't gone out to dinner or been to any parties. That's true, I haven't. But many days go by in which I do not talk to a soul save for the dogs. A lot of folks go to work and come home and don't go out to socialize for weeks at a time. Yet they have spouses or roommates or kids at home, and they have co-workers and bosses and customers at work, with all of whom they interact. It doesn't matter whether they frame the interaction as positive or negative, it's still interaction. I have none of that. The grocery clerk may well be the only person I look in the eyes or say a word to all week. As I said earlier, I seemed to be comfortable with this while I was preparing for the LSAT and applying to law schools last year, and while my class load was so overwhelming until about a month ago. Even now, I'm not unhappy, just restless and bored and a little bit lonely. Now, I'm in wait mode. I'm on hold. I'm in limbo. I am literally waiting for my lease to expire so that I can move.
The absence of other human beings in my sphere is now painfully obvious given my limbo status. True enough, I couldn't have accomplished all that I did academically over this last year if I still had that full-time job or a house full of people with which to contend. I needed the space and the quiet. There have been other benefits as well. It has been good to get comfortable in my own skin full-time. It's great to know that I can accomplish just about anything if I make a plan and work hard, as I did to complete 60 credit hours in one year and get accepted to law school with a partial scholarship. It's good to know that I can provide my own sense of safety, take care of myself in every conceivable way, and arrange for my own entertainment. I have stuck to my budget and my schedule and accomplished much on my own. Now that the dust has settled, I am also lonely.
It's been a really good year. I'm really done with it.


New Rules for a New Reality: Emerging Issues in Labor Law America and its workers have enjoyed economic prosperity and labor peace for the past thirty years. And, therefore, America's lawmakers have been reluctant to significantly alter a body of laws that has worked so well. But with America's economic position in the world eroding and America's workers feeling squeezed, government is looking seriously at a lengthy and potentially game-changing list of labor law changes. Your professional life is about to become more challenging and complex. So do your "due diligence" and learn how you, your HR team and your organization will be affected.


Very often in video games there is a need to perform some action after a certain amount of time elapses. Examples include deciding when to show the next frame of an animation, deciding when to spawn the next enemy, hiding a message after it's been displayed for awhile, and so on. For a most basic implementation of this we need two values: something to describe how long we want to wait, and something to track how long we've been waiting.
We also need to pick a unit of time to work with. Seconds seem to be pretty convenient, and that's what we'll use here. So the value of 2.0 for timerLimit means we want to wait 2 seconds before doing something.
Once we have these values established it's a matter of updating timerElapsed each frame and checking it against timerLimit to see if the desired amount of time has passed. Since the game programming API of choice here is XNA, the proper place to do this updating is in the game's Update() method.
// 1/60th of a second.
Once timerElapsed passes timerLimit then we can perform our action. There's a problem with this code though. Once the timer exceeds our limit it will keep executing the action every frame thereafter. While this may be what we want sometimes, in many cases, if not most, it isn't. So we need a way to turn off the timer, or restart it.
To start the timer initially our code needs to set timerElapsed to 0 which will being the process of tracking elapsed time until timerLimit is reached.
This code practically begs to become a class, so let's not disappoint it.
Scheduling events like this is one use for a timer. Another thing that's often needed is the ability to perform an action over time, such as fading out text. The next post will cover that.
Author dcarlilePosted on June 1, 2011 April 15, 2015 Categories C#, Game Programming, WP7DEV, XNATags c#, XNA1 Comment on Make Your Time!
Spruced up the menus quite a bit with some floaty asteroids instead of just the raw text. Looks much nicer I think. The todo list is pretty much empty now. Mostly some final balancing and play testing left to go, and some art work for the various icons and other app store images. If all goes well over the next couple of days it'll be complete and ready to test when I hopefully get my hardware on Monday.
Here is my attempt at using XNA to duplicate some of the UI functionality on WP7. Well, not really duplicate so much as "create a passing resemblance to".
The menu is pretty boring. I've been trying to come up with a good idea to make it interesting, and think I finally have something that will be worth the effort. That'll probably be the next movie.
The first WP7 phones are supposed to be released in the U.S. on November 8th – just one week away. Here's hoping Guardian works well on the hardware without needing too many optimizations.
In a previous post about texture modification, I mentioned the evils of transferring data from the GPU to the CPU, and then presented an example showing one way to avoid doing it. The post wasn't really about deformable 2D terrain or collision detection, but was intended to help newer game programmers open up a new way of thinking when it comes to using the GPU to accomplish tasks.
Since that post, and the one showing a video of my WP7 game, I've received a couple of questions about how I do the collision detection in Guardian, which would seem to require the use of Texture2D.GetData.
As it turns out, I am evil, and I do use GetData. But, my evilness is optimized based on information from here, here, and here.
Crater drawing is batched, meaning that rather than draw each one as it's created, I add them to a list and draw all of them every few frames. This reduces the number of GetData calls – one per batch of craters rather than one per crater.
After drawing craters to the render target, I wait a few frames before calling GetData to make sure the GPU has processed all of the drawing commands. This minimizes pipeline stalls.
If I have a pending GetData call to make and more craters come in, the craters will stay batched until the GetData call is complete. In other words, the drawing and getting are synchronized so that a GetData call always happens several frames after drawing a batch of craters, and any new crater draw requests wait until after a pending GetData.
If there are a lot of craters being created the built-in delays can cause some slightly inaccurate collision detection since we may be looking at collision data that's outdated by several frames. At least in this particular game there are never huge numbers of crater adds going on so this isn't a problem. If there are more than several crater adds they tend to be bunched close together, so the explosion animation hides any visual oddities.
There is one other optimization that I have available but haven't needed to use. The collision data doesn't need to be at the same resolution as the drawing data. Basically have two sets of render targets – one for the visual texture, and a lower resolution set for the collision data. Do the GetData on the collision texture and scale everything appropriately when doing the collision check. You have to draw twice – once for the visual data and once for the collision data – but you're pulling much less data from the GPU which would possibly offset the extra drawing time (this isn't something I've tested yet). You won't be pixel perfect, but for this type of game that isn't necessary. As I write this it seems using multiple render targets would eliminate the "draw twice" issue here, but I've never done that so some research would be required.
So there you have it. Is this the best or most efficient way? I don't know – I'm far from an expert on any of this. To be honest, I never actually tested doing this just on the CPU, so it's entirely possible that that approach is better if there are collision detection requirements. There are also other considerations, such as whether your game is CPU or GPU bound, which would go into determining which method is better suited to your needs. Ultimately, whatever works in your situation is the right method.
I've been working on a Windows Phone 7 port of Guardian and finally have something to show for it. All of the systems are in place now, just need to do a lot of tuning and game play tweaking. Of course, at this point I have no idea how it's going to perform on an actual phone, but it should do fairly well. Hopefully there won't be too much optimization required after I get my hands on some hardware.
I recorded the video using Fraps while running the version compiled for Windows. Keeping a version working in Windows has made testing and debugging work much more smoothly than having to deploy to the simulator each time I make a change. It's also a fairly simple matter to simulate the touch functionality using the mouse.
I've had a couple of questions about what changes are needed to get the texture modification tutorial to work in XNA 3.1.
So, here's a 3.1 version of the project, and a quick overview of the major things that need to change.
You need to create the depth/stencil buffer yourself, set it on the GraphicsDevice when setting the render target, and restore the previous buffer when you're done.
RenderTarget2D can't be used directly as a texture, you must call RenderTarget2D.GetTexture instead and use that when drawing.
Render states are all set in GraphicsDevice.RenderState instead of the various classes used in 4.0.


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The Krishi Bhavan under the Agriculture Department at Vadakarapathy near here is promoting elma pathogenic nematodes, known in Malayalam as Nima Vira, to fight pests attacking banana leaves and fruits.
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Mr. Gavas and his team started applying elma pathogenic nematodes in the banana plantation of farmer Shanmughan at Vadakarapathy on Wednesday. Panchayat president Kuzhanthair Teresa inaugurated the initiative.
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Mr. Gavas said the nematodes were developed through intense research. They can be released to five months old banana plants. They will fight and kill pests. The nematodes also can be applied on sugarcanes, coconut trees, cardamom fields and cashew plantations.


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Using Dragonfly, van Dokkum and colleagues found a large, sparse galaxy called NGC1052-DF2 in the northern constellation Cetus, also known as the whale. It's as big as the Milky Way but with only one percent of its stars. Then they used larger telescopes on Hawaii and eventually the Hubble Space Telescope to study the galaxy.
Even though the galaxy is mostly empty, they found clusters of densely grouped stars. With measurements from the telescopes, van Dokkum and colleagues calculated how fast those clusters moved. If there were a normal amount of dark matter those clusters would be speeding around at about 67,000 mph. Instead, the clusters were moving at about 18,000 mph. That's about how fast they would move if there were no dark matter at all, van Dokkum said.
Van Dokkum dismissed both possibilities. "It's sort of non-negotiable. There's nothing else, just the stars," he said. The only way this can be explained is if dark matter exists in the universe, just not in that galaxy, he said.
There's no good explanation for why and how this galaxy has no dark matter, van Dokkum said. He proposed four different possibilities — all unproven. His favorite: That the galaxy formed in the very early universe in a way astronomers have never seen or understood.


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Tag Archives: Thriller
Interview with an Author Featuring Ally Vance
Joining us today is Ally Vance! Her upcoming release, Wicked Dreams (The Reveries Duet Book 1) will release on October 27th 2020.
When did you realize you wanted to be a writer?
When I was about 8 I got hooked on reading and wrote my very first story, but I was about 13 when I knew for sure that's what I wanted to be.
What about the horror genre interests you?
The freedom of it and the lack of limitations when it comes to writing and reading it. I expect to be scared or horrified and I love how it pushes all of the boundaries.
What was the first horror/story you remember reading?
I think it was Cirque du Freak by Darren Shan
Do you ever come up with anything so wild that you scare yourself, that leaves you wondering where that came from?
There have been a few moments for sure when writing when I've felt that way.
Do you have a favorite character that you have written? If so who? And what makes them so special.
I love most of my characters but one of my current favourites is Maia from Mutatus (Carnaval Des Ténèbres #3). There is a lot that makes her special, but I think her strength and love for those around her stands out, as well as the fact that had Yolanda Olson not asked me to join the collaborative series she wouldn't exist.
Do you ever research real events, legends, or myths to get ideas?
Occasionally I've done research to help with character development and get details on real events/legends.
Do you look to your own phobias to find subject matter? Are your stories the products of nightmares, childhood experiences, fantasies?
I have occasionally used my own experiences to write with, but not all. I have never written about one of my phobias, but that doesn't mean I won't someday.
What is one stereotype about horror authors is absolutely wrong? What one stereotype is dead on?
It's wrong that we are all as scary as our writing, but it's true that we are all serial killers; no fictional character is safe from us!
Do you have any fun Halloween experiences you can share with us?
I went to a Halloween party one year as a vampire with my boyfriend (now husband) and he went as a vampire too while his brother was a devil. I jokingly offered to mix glitter in with the white face paint so he could go as Edward Cullen, he found this less funny than me and his brother did.
What advice would you give to other authors?
Keep writing and don't stop, and don't let others control your creativity whether it's other authors or readers, as you're writing for you not them.
I'm not afraid to rip your hearts out and no character is safe when I'm at the keyboard.
Thank you Ally Vance for chatting with me! I will include her information down below. Pre-order her newest release, Wicked Dreams today!
Even the most vile of nightmares are born from the sweetest of dreams.
Miles tempts me in a way no other has before; he's no idea of the truth that lurks behind the handsome face of his dream lover. I'll bide my time until I'm ready to reveal myself. Only when Miles is weak, compliant, and willing to sign his soul over to me, will I show him exactly who and what he's given himself to.
I'm not often tempted to cross the boundaries and physically enter this world. When I do I feast until I've had my fill, extracting every delicious morsel of my lover's pleasure and pain as I bend them to my will. I know what will happen if I manifest in their reality, what they'll see…
Nightmares are just the blurred lines between dreams and reality. Sooner or later your demons are going to get you.
Warning: Contains graphic scenes of sexual violence and sexual situations not suitable for readers under the age of 18. Contains scenes featuring M/M & M/F couples. Cliffhanger ending no HEA.
Ally is an International Bestselling Author who writes in the Dark Romance & Horror genres. Ally has been writing since she was a teenager, and it had been a long time dream of hers to finally become a published author. Ally also co-writes with her close friend Michelle under the pen name Ally Michelle. Ally lives in Kent, in the United Kingdom with her husband, stepson and two cats.
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The Girl in the Mirror: An Novel by Rose Carlyle – My Review
Title: The Girl in the Mirror: An Novel
Author: Rose Carlyle
Release Date: October 15th 2020
Genre: Thriller, Psychological
Written with the chilling, twisty suspense of The Wife Between Us and Something in the Water, a seductive debut thriller about greed, lust, secrets, and deadly lies involving identical twin sisters.
Twin sisters Iris and Summer are startlingly alike, but beyond what the eye can see lies a darkness that sets them apart. Cynical and insecure, Iris has long been envious of Summer's seemingly never-ending good fortune, including her perfect husband Adam.
Called to Thailand to help her sister sail the family yacht to the Seychelles, Iris nurtures her own secret hopes for what might happen on the journey. But when she unexpectedly finds herself alone in the middle of the Indian Ocean, everything changes. When she makes it to land, Iris allows herself to be swept up by Adam, who assumes that she is Summer.
Iris recklessly goes along with his mistake. Not only does she finally have the golden life she's always envied, with her sister gone, she's one step closer to the hundred-million-dollar inheritance left by her manipulative father. All Iris has to do is be the first of his seven children to produce an heir.
Iris's "new" life lurches between glamorous dream and paranoid nightmare. On the edge of being exposed, how far will she go to ensure no one discovers the truth?
And just what did happen to Summer on the yacht?
Only Iris knows . . .
Twin sisters. Identical but not the same.
The Girl in the Mirror is a suspenseful and twisted read! Lies and betrayal? YES! I love a good thriller and this book delivered. The pacing of the story was slow in some places but I was invested in the story so it didn't bother me too much. These characters were insane! Some of the choices and actions they made, had my head spinning. It made for a great read though! Twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I reached the ending and I closed the book and just sat there saying to myself, wooooow.
A wonderful debut! I enjoyed her writing style. Her storytelling style kept me engaged. I look forward to what she comes out with next. Miss Carlyle has a new fan! I give this 4 stars.
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Heart of Stone (Alice Worth Book 4) by Lisa Edmonds – My Review
Title: Heart of Stone (Alice Worth Book 4)
Author: Lisa Edmonds
Release Date: June 18th 2019
Hire Alice. Private Investigator of the Supernatural.
Alice Isn't Running Anymore.
Five years ago, mage private investigator Alice Worth escaped her grandfather Moses Murphy's organized crime syndicate. Now, her grandfather's war with local boss Darius Bell has drawn her out of hiding and put her in the crosshairs of two merciless crime lords. Her decision to intervene in their war has endangered everyone Alice cares about and threatens to destroy the life she's built for herself, including her relationship with alpha werewolf Sean Maclin.
Meanwhile, Alice's new case is the most dangerous of her career. Hired to find a missing child with a rare magical ability, she and her ghost sidekick Malcolm quickly become targets for the boy's ruthless kidnappers. To stay alive and free from both Bell and Moses, she must rely not only on her growing powers but also her alliances with Sean's pack and the Vampire Court.
When Alice's conflicts with pack members turn violent and the Court betrays her, the truth becomes clear: freeing the kidnapped boy and finding her place in the pack will cost Alice her secrets, her safety, and—if she isn't careful—her life.
I don't even know where to begin. This book left me with a book hangover. SO much happens! My girl Alice is faced with some more touch choices. She's a fierce protector and while she's not perfect, she tries to do the right thing any time she can. Even at the cost of her life. We learn more about her past and see some more growth from her. Love the action! I love a good fight with magic and Miss Edmonds delivers each time. We all know how danger tends to follow Alice and she's always up for the challenge. This book was also an emotional rollercoaster! It had me deep in my feelings and had me tearing up more than once. This was an action and fast paced read with some emotional scenes that will tug at your heart strings. I can't wait to dive into the next. I need to know what's next! I give this 5 stars.
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Heart of Fire (Alice Worth Book 2) by Lisa Edmonds – My Review
Title: Heart of Fire (Alice Worth Book 2)
Release Date: May 29th 2018
Genre: Vampire, Shifter, Thrillers
Join Alice. Private Investigator of the Supernatural.
It has been a rough month for mage private investigator Alice Worth.
Alice hasn't had a decent night's sleep in weeks, her relationship with werewolf Sean Maclin is on the rocks, a federal agent hounds her every step, and a powerful vampire whose ulterior motives have ulterior motives watches her every move. It's enough to drive any woman to drink.
Just when Alice's ghost sidekick Malcolm is about to stage an intervention, her former employer, Mark Dunlap, enlists her help to find out who's been kidnapping women off the streets. As the list of the missing grows, the city's anger turns against the vampires, and the Vampire Court hires Mark and Alice to find those responsible. After the case reunites her with Sean, Alice is forced to confront painful demons from her past, as well as the very real demon who wants her dead and the vampire determined to control her power.
When tragedy strikes close to home and a friend's life hangs in the balance, Alice goes up against the most powerful adversary she's ever faced in an explosive showdown that will leave Alice and her city forever changed.
Alice Worth is fast becoming my fave! We find my girl dealing with everything that has happened. A LOT has happened but a new case with an old friend might be what she needs to get her groove back. Wherever Alice is, danger is sure to follow!
I love the world the author has created! Did I mention Alice is my fave? There's always a twist and something new with every book. Love it! The action and suspense always has me hooked and I am rapidly page turning because I need to know how it will end. Then once it's over, I sit there knowing book hangover is coming. There are also moments in the book that give you such feels and then the tears come. Thank you Miss Edmonds.
The story was highly enjoyable! I am a huge fan of the author's writing style. I can't wait to read the next book! If you like fantasy and strong female leads, this series is for YOU! I give this 5 stars.
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You Are Not Alone: A Novel by Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen – My Review
Title: You Are Not Alone: A Novel
Author: Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen
Release Date: March 3rd 2020
Genre: Thrillers
The electrifying #1 New York Times bestselling authors of THE WIFE BETWEEN US and AN ANONYMOUS GIRL return with a brand new novel of psychological suspense.
Shay Miller wants to find love, but it eludes her. She wants to be fulfilled, but her job is a dead end. She wants to belong, but her life is increasingly lonely.
Until Shay meets the Moore sisters. Cassandra and Jane live a life of glamorous perfection, and always get what they desire. When they invite Shay into their circle, everything seems to get better.
Shay would die for them to like her.
She may have to.
Wow…I really don't have any words that can properly articulate how much I enjoyed this book. I am left with a serious book hangover.
The story itself is a twisted and dark one. Full of deception and secrets. I devoured this book in one sitting. It has a nice pace and leaves you wanting more. I loved what the authors did with the characters! Although some of the things that a certain characters did, made me cringe because they only made their situation worse. Kind of like second hand embarrassment for a fictional character. We've all been there.
This is a thrilling wild ride of a read! It will keep you engaged from beginning to end. It will haunt you long after you've finished. This is the first book by these authors and it won't be the last! Instant fangirl! I give this 5 stars.
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The Return by Rachel Harrison – My Review
Title: The Return
Author: Rachel Harrison
A group of friends reunite after one of them has returned from a mysterious two-year disappearance in this edgy and haunting debut.
Julie is missing, and no one believes she will ever return—except Elise. Elise knows Julie better than anyone, and feels it in her bones that her best friend is out there and that one day Julie will come back. She's right. Two years to the day that Julie went missing, she reappears with no memory of where she's been or what happened to her.
Along with Molly and Mae, their two close friends from college, the women decide to reunite at a remote inn. But the second Elise sees Julie, she knows something is wrong—she's emaciated, with sallow skin and odd appetites. And as the weekend unfurls, it becomes impossible to deny that the Julie who vanished two years ago is not the same Julie who came back. But then who—or what—is she?
Julie disappears without a trace and her loved ones were left to mourn. Julie comes back with no memory of where she's been or what's happened to her. She's changed. What happened?
This book is different than what I've been reading lately. There's a certain creepy vibe to it but it only enhanced the story for me. I was curious to find out what had happened to Julie. You're introduced to Elise and the other best friends. Their personalities are different and why they're so close. I both liked and disliked them all. Especially Elise. I think that's a big part of why the story worked for me. Yeah I'm weird. Strange things start to happen and you feel like maybe you've been transported to parts of The Shining. Then the story takes an unexpected turn and it kind of blows your mind. I didn't see that ending coming. Nice job Miss Harrison. The story will haunt you long after you're done. I'm still thinking about it. This is a wonderful debut for the author. I look forward to reading more. I give this 4 stars.
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Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin – My Review
Title: Saint X
Author: Alexis Schaitkin
Release Date: February 18th 2020
Hailed as a "marvel of a book" and "brilliant and unflinching," Alexis Schaitkin's stunning debut, Saint X, is a haunting portrait of grief, obsession, and the bond between two sisters never truly given the chance to know one another.
Claire is only seven years old when her college-age sister, Alison, disappears on the last night of their family vacation at a resort on the Caribbean island of Saint X. Several days later, Alison's body is found in a remote spot on a nearby cay, and two local men–employees at the resort–are arrested. But the evidence is slim, the timeline against it, and the men are soon released. The story turns into national tabloid news, a lurid mystery that will go unsolved. For Claire and her parents, there is only the return home to broken lives.
Years later, Claire is living and working in New York City when a brief but fateful encounter brings her together with Clive Richardson, one of the men originally suspected of murdering her sister. It is a moment that sets Claire on an obsessive pursuit of the truth–not only to find out what happened the night of Alison's death but also to answer the elusive question: Who exactly was her sister? At seven, Claire had been barely old enough to know her: a beautiful, changeable, provocative girl of eighteen at a turbulent moment of identity formation.
As Claire doggedly shadows Clive, hoping to gain his trust, waiting for the slip that will reveal the truth, an unlikely attachment develops between them, two people whose lives were forever marked by the same tragedy.
Saint X is a thrilling read with a dark touch to it.
Something bad happens while Claire and her family are on vacation. Claire wants the truth and searching for the truth is consuming her. What she uncovers is eye opening. How much do you really know a loved one?
The beginning threw me off just a bit. We had multiple points of views right off the bat. Along with flashbacks. I struggled with that but then the story found it's footing. The authors story telling is different than what I'm used to. Once I got used to the format of the book, I was engrossed into the story. I HAD to know how it would end. The story itself is suspenseful. You get an intimate look at how these characters handled grief and how that one moment affected the lives of everyone. There are some twists that I didn't see coming. LOVE when that happens! These characters were well written. I don't know if I had a favorite but they each contributed to making the story work. All in all this is a pretty good read. I give this 4 stars.
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Volpe: Book One
By Katy Rose
What if you could make a list of all the bad people in your life, and then take them out one by bloody one?
When someone hurts your family you hurt them. It is a pretty easy concept right? He hurt my sister, my twin. I killed him. But, oh our story doesn't end there. It couldn't be that simple. Together Kora and I go through the list checking off names, permanently. I'm Kaleb Volpe, and in my world only one thing matters.
Volpe matter. Volpe above all else.
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Poison Orchids by Sarah A. Denzil & Anni Taylor – My Review
A dark, compelling new thriller from bestselling authors Sarah A. Denzil and Anni Taylor
Young backpackers Gemma and Hayley arrive at a remote fruit farm, out of money and desperate for work. The farm's owner, Tate Llewellyn, welcomes them in with open arms. An enigmatic, wealthy chemist, Tate spends his days running his hobby farm and cultivating rare orchids in his greenhouse.
The weeks go on, a blur of fruit-picking, parties, campfires and wading beneath waterfalls in the nearby hot springs. Tate calls the girls his orchids…his pretty orchids.
Until the night the girls find themselves on a dark highway, bruised and bloodied.
How did everything go so wrong?
Senior Detective Bronwen McKay and psychologist Megan Arlotti question the terrified girls. But Hayley and Gemma are telling two very different stories of what happened to them over the past three months.
Which story is the truth and what are the girls covering up?
I came across this book as I was browsing books. The cover caught my eye and I had to know what it was about. The synopsis sounded interesting so I went for it. This book is one wild ride! I gave up trying to figure out things and just enjoyed the rollercoaster ride. Gemma and Hayley are found on the side of the road at night. Each tell their side of the story but it's obvious to detectives that there's more to what happened to them. As the story unfolds with each chapter, you realize nothing is what it seems. This is a thrilling and suspense filled book that will keep you engrossed till the very end. This is the first book I've read by these authors and I will check out ore from them. I give this 5 stars.
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