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Dragons of a Different Tail: 17 Unusual Dragon Tales
by W.A. Stanley March 4, 2022 May 20, 2022
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Eighteen award-winning, veteran, and emerging authors bring you seventeen unique dragon tales that defy tradition. Winged serpents as large as continents, as well as those tiny enough to perch on the fingertip of a young girl. Dragons who inhabit the Wild West, Victorian London, Brooklyn, and a post-apocalyptic Earth. Scaly beasts who fight in the boxing ring, celebrate Christmas, and conquer the vast void of outer space. There are rockstars who meddle with dragon magic, clever and conniving shapeshifters, and powerfully exotic hybrids. Science fiction, urban fantasy, mystery, western, epic fantasy, YA fantasy...no matter the setting or the genre--here be dragons! Join Asimov's Readers Award winner Timons Esaias, science fiction author Heidi Ruby Miller, post-apocalyptic author J. Thorn, along with K.W. Taylor, Sean Gibson and more as they put their personal twist on the usual dragon tale. Also, check out the authors' behind-the-scenes articles for a peek into the creative processes that led to the creation of these "Dragons of a Different Tail".
Dragons of a Different Tail: 17 Unusual Dragon Stories
Written by far too many people to list here
I love a good pun, so when I saw Dragons of a Different Tale: 17 Unusual Dragon Tales' (which I'll simply refer to by it's pun-tastic main title, Dragons of a Different Tail) title, I was immediately captivated. As the subtitle denotes, housed within this anthology's pages are no less than seventeen stories about dragons. And, yes, these are all rather unusual.
If you are a fan of dragons, Dragons of a Different Tail, edited by Marx Pyle, Victoria L. Scott, Anne C. Lynch and J.C. Mastro, includes a wealth of stories that you should enjoy. These aren't the high fantasy tales most people normally associate dragons with (okay, some of these stories have shades of high fantasy, but that is the minority), but stories that take place in the past, the present, the future, in alternate worlds, and throughout the cosmos. These stories are all distinct from one another, gathered together by a single, binding theme: dragons. Some are majestic, others are brutal, and some of them are tiny. Some of these stories are humorous, others are dark, and some of them run the entire gamut.
These seventeen stories by a range of authors (who I'll list in my comments about the individual stories below), are largely wonderful. Some stories don't quite knock it out of the park; however, with any anthology, you can't expect to love each and every story. With that said, the stories I thoroughly enjoyed far exceeds the number that I didn't.
And while I didn't gravitate towards some of the stories, this is not the fault of those authors: Each of these stories is written incredibly well, have been thoroughly edited, and use their prose and dialogue incredibly well. This is a slick collection of stories, and I can see everybody's mileage on the individual stories differing.
At 346 pages in paperback (or an estimated 368 pages on your eReader of choice), none of these stories is particularly long, especially when about ten percent of this book is dedicated to authors discussing the works. Since I read this in Kindle format, which doesn't link to individual pages, I can't give an exact number, but that should be about thirty-five pages. Regardless, the authors discussing their works is a great piece of supplemental material that is well worth reading.
The remaining ninety percent of the book is comprised of the stories, broken up into four sections:
Dragons of Antiquity tells stories set in the past. These aren't medieval stories, with most of them set in more recent times.
Dragons of Now-ish…& Beyond tells stories set in the current day and near future, all with a modern spin.
Dragons of the Stars features stories about dragons in space, with some excellent science fiction trappings.
Dragons of Other Realms, the final section, takes place in various fantasy worlds; yet these are unique from most any other dragon story you will read elsewhere.
If you're a fan of dragons, I highly recommend picking yourself up a copy of Dragons of a Different Tail. Hell, if you're a fan of anthologies, regardless of the subject matter, I would recommend it. As long as you don't have a distaste for dragons (and if you do, if it's because you're not a fan of certain genres, you may still get a lot from this), I thoroughly recommend it. You might not love every story in the collection, but I expect you will love a great deal of them.
Dragons of Antiquity
By Sean Gibson
Chasing the Dragon tells the story of detectives investigating several deaths at an opium den. Its Elizabethan setting adds a great flourish, with dialogue throughout that is a delight. If you're a fan of steampunk, it definitely has that sort of feel; however, as this story is largely dialogue and very light on prose, there is no indication that it is actually a steampunk story.
A Wild Beast of the West
By Marx Pyle and Julie Seaton Pyle
This is an enjoyable wild west romp, set in an alternate past, where the capture of wild dragons has been outlawed. The setting here is interesting, and the book captures the western feel brilliantly.
By Victoria L. Scott
This is a wonderful science fiction story, and an early highlight of the book. Telling the story of a pair of dragons stranded on Earth, circa 793 AD, poisoned by the atmosphere as humans try to kill them, this is a unique story, written from the dragons' perspective.
Dragons of Now-ish…& Beyond
The Brooklyn Dragon Racing Club
By Katharine Dow
It's always great when a short story can reflect the world we live in, and The Brooklyn Dragon Riding Club does so brilliantly. It tells the story of an elderly man concerned about how his city is changing, before pushing back against the anti-dragon bias of his new neighbours. This story packs a lot of heart into its limited space, and draws parallels to tolerance and gentrification.endo.
Resorting to Revenge: A Sam Brody Story
By K.W. Taylor
By K.W. TaylorThis is the first of two stories in the collection that connect to a larger series, in this instance, the Sam Brody urban fantasy series. This is a fun story about a telekinetic dragonslayer who goes on a vacation with girlfriend. This has some great dialogue, and the first person narration is a delight.
Spirit of the Dragon
By J.C. Mastro
Perhaps my favourite story in the collection, Spirit of the Dragon is about the brilliantly-named heavy metal band, DragonFraggen. Upon including an ancient incantation in their new 'dragon metal' song, a dragon rises with unexpected results. This story is just as silly as it sounds; its sense of humour was a joy to read.
By Timons Esaias
The George tells the story of a dragon who holds the heavyweight boxing title, and the controversy that comes from mythical creatures partaking in the sport with humans. It's a fun tale, with some truly enjoyable first person narration. freedom and isolation, Amelia mesmerises with its descriptions of the world's beauty, and the deprivation of said beauty.
Mouth of the Dragon
By J. Thorn
Set in a post-apocalyptic future, Mouth of the Dragon tells the story of a dragonslayer who meets a dragon. Surprised by the fact this dragon can talk, the slayer must wrestle whether he can trust him. It's an interesting story that builds well, until it hits its ultimate twist at the very end.
Dragons of the Stars
Mastering Aesthetics: An Ambasadora Story
By Heidy Ruby Miller
Set within the author's Ambasadora series, Mastering Aesthetics is a beautifully written, evocative science fiction story, where a uman makes contact with a humanoid dragon species. This was a highlight, and has left me curious about the author's series.
By Kevin Plybon
Catalyst tells the story of a dragon in space getting boarded. Set in a world where people mine dragons for their resources, it raises ethical issues. It's an interesting concept that serves as a prequel to the author's as-yet unpublished novel.
A Friend Called Home
By Francis Fernandez
A Friend Called Home tells the story of what is originally thought to be a meteor shower striking a planet. With it, comes a dragon. Despite the devastation, people find hope in a dragon, a saviour who is determined to save them from their dying planet. This is a beautiful story, and another highlight for me.
The Last Hour of Night
By G.K. White
Another personal highlight, The Last Hour of Night tells the story of a thief who takes a job—stealing a dragon egg—to escape their city. As her adventure brings her face to face with a dragon, the reader is treated to a beautifully atmospheric story.
Dragons of Other Realms
Witherwillow
By Carrie Gessner
Weatherwillow is a hard-boiled detective story, where in a city divided by humans and dragonfolk, a private investigator takes a mysterious job. This is not only a fun story, it ios also a great riff on pulp storytelling.highlight, and has left me curious about the author's series.
Tiny Hearts
By Sofia DeSensi; illustrated by Laura Klein
Another highlight for me, Tiny Hearts is about the unexpected friendship born from a tiny dragon binding itself to a girl. This is a cute story, somewhat akin to a Disney movie, if Disney movies had such a wicked sense of humour.
Wei Ling and the Water Dragon
By Jeff Burns
Wei Ling and the Water Dragon tells the tale of a girl who journeys to retrieve her village's sacred idol. As she forms a bond with an aquatic dragon, this story is a brilliant melding of heart, humour and martial arts. Another personal highlight.
Poisoned Waters
By Sen R.L. Scherb, including illustration
This tells the story of an illegal fighting ring where dragon deaths are spiking. This story has strong action beats, telling a brutal story that puts the reader right in the thick of the action. Another personal highlight, The Last Hour of Night tells the story of a thief who takes a job—stealing a dragon egg—to escape their city. As her adventure brings her face to face with a dragon, the reader is treated to a beautifully atmospheric story.
By Colten Fisher
Closing out the anthology, Forgiveness tells the story of a girl and a dragon watching the sky during Christmas. Through this, these very different creatures work to try and gain an understanding of each other, and their differences. This is a sweet natured story that closes the collection on a lovely note.
Favourite Passage
To say that DragonFraggen took their motif seriously would be quite the understatement. From flame-throwing guitars and ground-pounding drums, to scale-patterned leathers and draconic set pieces, the band invented the dragonmetal genre. Yet, overused imagery and tired mythic tropes could entertain the headbangers only so far. After three platinum-selling albums of a similar tone, it all felt a bit stale. The band needed a hit single for the latest record. Something different, something heavier, something…ancient.
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package org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.impl;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

import org.ldp4j.rdf.Literal;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.Node;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.Resource;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.URIRef;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.Cardinality;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.Category;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.InvalidDefinitionException;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.NamingPolicy;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.Property;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.Type;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.impl.model.Graph;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.impl.model.Individual;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.bean.impl.model.ModelFactory;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.util.RDFModelDSL;
import org.ldp4j.rdf.util.TripleSet;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

final class TypeProcessorImpl<T> implements TypeProcessor<T> {

	private static final class UnmarshallingSession {

		private final Map<Integer,Object> r2o=new HashMap<Integer, Object>();
		private final TripleSet triples;
		private final TypeManager manager;
		private final Graph graph;

		private UnmarshallingSession(TypeManager manager, TripleSet triples) {
			this.manager = manager;
			this.triples = triples;
			this.graph = ModelFactory.newGraph(getTriples());
			if(LOGGER.isTraceEnabled()) {
				LOGGER.trace("Created unmarshalling session for: \n"+graph);
			}
		}

		private <T> Unmarshaller<T> newUnmarshaller(Class<? extends T> clazz) {
			List<Type> types = manager.getTypes(clazz);
			return new Unmarshaller<T>(clazz,types,this);
		}

		private TripleSet getTriples() {
			return triples;
		}

		private <T> T resolve(Class<? extends T> clazz, Resource<?> resource) {
			Type lookup = manager.getRegistry().lookup(clazz);
			if(lookup.getCategory().equals(Category.ENUMERATION)) {
				throw new UnsupportedOperationException("Method not implemented yet");
			}
			Object object = r2o.get(System.identityHashCode(resource));
			if(clazz.isInstance(object)) {
				return clazz.cast(object);
			}
			return null;
		}

		private <T> void register(T object, Resource<?> resource) {
			r2o.put(System.identityHashCode(resource), object);
		}

		private Individual getIndividual(Resource<?> identity) {
			return graph.getIndividual(identity);
		}

	}

	private static class Unmarshaller<T> {

		private interface ValueProcessor<T> {

			List<T> getValues(Property property);

			<S> S processValue(T value, Class<? extends S> clazz);

		}

		private class ObjectProcessor implements ValueProcessor<Individual> {

			private final Individual individual;

			private ObjectProcessor(Individual individual) {
				this.individual = individual;
			}

			@Override
			public List<Individual> getValues(Property property) {
				List<Individual> links=new ArrayList<Individual>();
				for(Individual literal:individual.getPropertyObjects(predicate(property))) {
					links.add(literal);
				}
				return links;
			}

			@Override
			public <S> S processValue(Individual value, Class<? extends S> clazz) {
				return resolve(value,clazz,this.individual.getIdentity());
			}

			private <S> S resolve(Individual individual, Class<? extends S> type, Resource<?> source) {
				S bean = session.resolve(type, individual.getIdentity());
				if(bean==null) {
					log("Paused unmarshalling of resource '%s'.",source);
					Unmarshaller<S> marshaller=session.newUnmarshaller(type);
					bean=marshaller.unmarshall(individual.getIdentity());
					log("Resuming unmarshalling of resource '%s'...",source);
				}
				return bean;
			}

		}

		private static class LiteralProcessor implements ValueProcessor<Object> {

			private final Individual individual;

			private LiteralProcessor(Individual individual) {
				this.individual = individual;
			}

			@Override
			public List<Object> getValues(Property property) {
				List<Object> links=new ArrayList<Object>();
				for(Literal<?> literal:individual.getPropertyValues(predicate(property))) {
					links.add(literal.getValue());
				}
				return links;
			}

			@Override
			public <S> S processValue(Object value, Class<? extends S> clazz) {
				if(!clazz.isAssignableFrom(value.getClass())) {
					throw new IllegalStateException("Invalid type: expected an instance of '"+clazz.getCanonicalName()+"' but got an instance of '"+value.getClass().getCanonicalName()+"'");
				}
				return clazz.cast(value);
			}

		}

		private final Class<? extends T> clazz;
		private final UnmarshallingSession session;
		private List<Type> types;

		Unmarshaller(Class<? extends T> clazz, List<Type> types, UnmarshallingSession session) {
			this.clazz=clazz;
			this.types=types;
			this.session = session;
		}

		T unmarshall(Resource<?> identity) {
			T result=session.resolve(clazz, identity);
			if(result!=null) {
				Individual individual=session.getIndividual(identity);
				if(individual!=null) {
					result=createBean(identity, individual);
				}
			}
			return result;
		}

		private T createBean(Resource<?> identity, Individual individual) {
			try {
				log("Started unmarshalling of resource '%s' with %s...",identity,types);
				// TODO: Need to see what to do with enumerations...
				T bean=clazz.newInstance();
				session.register(bean,identity);
				log("Registered object '%s' for resource '%s'",bean,identity);
				for(Type type:types) {
					for(Property property:type.getProperties()) {
						populateProperty(property,createProcessor(individual, property),bean);
					}
				}
				log("Completed unmarshalling of resource '%s'.",identity);
				return bean;
			} catch (InstantiationException e) {
				throw new IllegalStateException(e);
			} catch (IllegalAccessException e) {
				throw new IllegalStateException(e);
			}
		}

		private ValueProcessor<?> createProcessor(Individual individual, Property property) {
			ValueProcessor<?> processor=null;
			if(property.getRange().isLiteral()) {
				processor=new LiteralProcessor(individual);
			} else {
				processor=new ObjectProcessor(individual);
			}
			return processor;
		}

		/**
		 * Just for type safety
		 */
		private <S> Set<S> newSet(Class<? extends S> type) { // NOSONAR
			return new HashSet<S>();
		}

		/**
		 * Just for type safety
		 */
		private <S> List<S> newList(Class<? extends S> type) { // NOSONAR
			return new ArrayList<S>();
		}

		private <S> void populateProperty(Property property, ValueProcessor<S> handler, T target) {
			List<S> values=handler.getValues(property);
			int max=enforceCardinalityRestrictions(property,values);
			Class<?> range = property.getRange().getType();
			if(!values.isEmpty()) {
				if(max==1) {
					S value = values.get(0);
					Object bean = handler.processValue(value,range);
					property.setValue(target, bean);
					log("-> Property(%s)=%s",property.getName(),bean);
				} else {
					Collection<Object> collection=!property.getCardinality().allowsRepetitions()?newSet(range):newList(range);
					for(int i=0;i<max;i++) {
						S value = values.get(i);
						Object bean = handler.processValue(value,range);
						collection.add(bean);
					}
					property.setValue(target, collection);
					log("-> Property(%s)=%s",property.getName(),collection);
				}
			}
		}

		private static URIRef predicate(Property property) {
			return RDFModelDSL.uriRef(property.getNamespace()+property.getName());
		}

		private int enforceCardinalityRestrictions(Property property, List<?> values) {
			Cardinality cardinality=property.getCardinality();
			int min=cardinality.min();
			int max=cardinality.isUnbounded()?values.size():cardinality.max();
			if(min>values.size()) {
				throw new IllegalStateException("Not enough values defined for property '"+predicate(property)+"': expected "+min+" but got "+values.size());
			} else if(max<values.size()) {
				throw new IllegalStateException("Defined more values than required for property '"+predicate(property)+"': expected "+max+" but got "+values.size());
			}
			return max;
		}
	}

	private static final class MarshallingSession {

		private final NamingPolicy policy;

		private final Map<Integer,Resource<?>> o2r=new HashMap<Integer, Resource<?>>();
		private final TripleSet triples;
		private final TypeManager manager;

		private MarshallingSession(NamingPolicy policy, TypeManager manager) {
			this.policy=policy;
			this.manager=manager;
			this.triples=new TripleSet();
		}

		private <T> Marshaller<T> newMarshaller(T object) {
			List<Type> types = manager.getTypes(object.getClass());
			return new Marshaller<T>(object,types,this);
		}

		private <T> Resource<?> lookup(T object) {
			return o2r.get(System.identityHashCode(object));
		}

		private <T> Resource<?> deploy(T object) {
			Resource<?> resource=policy.createIdentity(object);
			o2r.put(System.identityHashCode(object), resource);
			return resource;
		}
		private <T> Resource<?> deployEnumerated(T object) {
			Resource<?> resource=policy.enumeratedIdentity(object);
			o2r.put(System.identityHashCode(object), resource);
			return resource;
		}
		private void addTriple(Resource<?> subject, URIRef predicate, Node object) {
			triples.add(subject, predicate, object);
		}

		private TripleSet getTriples() {
			return triples;
		}

	}

	private static class Marshaller<T> {

		private enum PropertyType {
			LITERAL("datatype"),
			OBJECT("object"),
			;
			private final String description;

			PropertyType(String description) {
				this.description = description;
			}

			@Override
			public String toString() {
				return description;
			}
		}

		private static final URIRef RDF_TYPE = RDFModelDSL.uriRef("http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#type");

		private final T source;
		private final List<Type> types;
		private final MarshallingSession session;

		Marshaller(T source, List<Type> types, MarshallingSession session) {
			this.source=source;
			this.types = types;
			this.session = session;
		}

		private void logTriple(Object subject, Object predicate, Object object) {
			log("-> Triple {%08X, %s, %s}",System.identityHashCode(subject),predicate,object);
		}

		private Collection<?> getValues(Property property) {
			Object value = property.getValue(source);
			Collection<?> values=null;
			if(value instanceof Collection<?>) {
				values=(Collection<?>)value;
			} else {
				List<Object> tmp=new ArrayList<Object>();
				if(value!=null) {
					tmp.add(value);
				}
				values=tmp;
			}
			return values;
		}

		private void marshallProperty(Resource<?> subject, URIRef predicate, Object value) {
			Node object=null;
			PropertyType propertyType=null;
			if(TypeSupport.isLiteral(value.getClass())) {
				propertyType=PropertyType.LITERAL;
				object=RDFModelDSL.literal(value);
			} else {
				propertyType=PropertyType.OBJECT;
				object=resolve(value);
			}
			log("Adding %s property '%s' to object '%s'...",propertyType,predicate,source);
			logTriple(source,predicate,object);
			session.addTriple(subject,predicate,object);
		}

		private Resource<?> resolve(Object value) {
			Resource<?> identity = session.lookup(value);
			if(identity==null) {
				log("Paused marshalling of object '%s'.",source);
				Marshaller<Object> marshaller=session.newMarshaller(value);
				marshaller.marshall();
				log("Resuming marshalling of object '%s'...",source);
				identity=session.lookup(value);
			}
			return identity;
		}

		void marshall() {
			Resource<?> subject=session.lookup(source);
			if(subject!=null) {
				return;
			}
			log("Started marshalling of object '%s' with %s...",source,types);
			Type mainType = types.get(0);
			if(mainType.getCategory().equals(Category.ENUMERATION)) {
				subject=session.deployEnumerated(source);
			} else {
				subject=session.deploy(source);
			}
			log("Identified object '%s' as resource '%s'",source,subject);
			for(Type type:types) {
				addType(subject, type);
				for(Property property:type.getProperties()) {
					Collection<?> values = getValues(property);
					for(Object value:values) {
						marshallProperty(subject,toURIRef(property),value);
					}
				}
			}
			log("Completed marshalling of object '%s'.",source);
		}

		private URIRef toURIRef(Property property) {
			return RDFModelDSL.uriRef(property.getNamespace()+property.getName());
		}

		private void addType(Resource<?> identity, Type type) {
			URIRef object = RDFModelDSL.uriRef(type.getNamespace()+type.getName());
			log("Adding type '%s' to object '%s'...",object,source);
			logTriple(source,RDF_TYPE,object);
			session.addTriple(identity, RDF_TYPE, object);
		}

	}

	private static final Logger LOGGER=LoggerFactory.getLogger(TypeProcessorImpl.class);

	private final Class<? extends T> clazz;

	private final TransactionalTypeRegistry registry;

	TypeProcessorImpl(Class<? extends T> clazz, TransactionalTypeRegistry registry) {
		this.clazz = clazz;
		this.registry = registry;
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You will need to decide whether one party can pay for to remain in the residence, refinance the mortgage into their name as well as by the other event out. Or is it simpler to market your residence fast and both celebrations go on right into separate houses and lives?
Should you offer the house before or after the divorce is final? What is course actually the very best means to enter concerns to this huge economic asset (or huge economic debt)? One alternative is to sell my house quick. There are a number of ways you can set about doing this, each with their own benefits as well as negative aspects.
Selling your residence For Sale By Owner. This could look like an expense saving suggestion, nevertheless, it has its downsides. This choice may not obtain the house marketed fast enough for you.
You'll need to take care of your soon to be ex-spouse partner over points such as selling price, taking care of prospective customers and also offers and also making all the required payments on the home loan and so on up until the house markets.
Putting your house on the market with a real estate representative. Detailing with an agent is one way to go, they will help you obtain a concept of the marketplace problems, what you could anticipate for a price as well as time on the marketplace. You will still need to manage points similar to selling FSBO in regards to paying, maintaining the residence for provings, taking care of your ex on negotiations, etc. In addition, there is the higher cost to note the house because you will certainly have to pay the vendor and also purchaser representative compensations.
An additional idea to offer my home quickly to offer to a neighborhood home customer. Exclusive neighborhood buyers/investors acquire houses outright staying clear of the time as well as expenditure it can take to note the house or market it FSBO. Most of the times they could shut on an offer to buy your home in 30 days or much less alleviating a lot of anxiety and expense.
Its understandable that going through a separation is hard and oftentimes really psychological. If you need to sell a residence quick because of a separation, take into consideration selling to a local house customer.
If you plan to sell a house, make sure to intend ahead. See to it whatever is well before selling it for the faster deal. Follow mentioned tips to know how can I sell my house fast in Lafayette, Louisiana.
1)The reason for marketing – keep in mind that this might be a feasible question that you have to address if ever before you fulfill clients or even brokers and estate agents. This reason can be a huge aspect for some. Some are really careful concerning this reason of marketing. Keep in mind, to be honest whatsoever times to stay clear of conflicts later on. Make sure that every single detail is proper and also answered appropriately.
2)Home Remodeling – to market a house, ensure that your house is presentable or appealing. A lot of prospective customers would certainly take a look at your house if it has all their requirements. Example, are the rooms clean or clutter cost-free? Is the paint still in great condition? This may be easy things but some purchasers are likewise specific on these things.
They would likewise want to buy a house where they could easily transfer as well as not too much of improvement. Because a lot of them are looking at residences that are problem-free for relocation. Furthermore, offer house quickly some potential buyers look for houses that would certainly look bigger, sizable and warmer. Bear in mind a good perception from clients is really crucial. Make them feel comfortable in your home. Provide a positive sensation that would certainly make them feel it like it would be their new house.
3)Marketing – many homeowners fall short in this step. Some of them simply put a sign outside their residence and quit there. Yes, it is a great indicator that you are offering your house, but it is not that best and an extremely reduced direct exposure. If you do not have the adequate time to market your home then you could probably ask a person to do it for you. Maybe a relative or a buddy that has an adaptable time to do the promotion.
Possibly print some flyers for you so you could distribute it to your officemates as well as to their friends. If you are utilizing the internet for a long time, you could, in fact, take advantage of it and email a few of your buddies, tweet it, share it in your Facebook as well as other social media accounts. You might likewise submit the picture of your house to some photo sites like Flicker, photo container and also others. Just keep in mind to a place you get in touch with details and the indication it is up for sale.
I know that these steps could be short yet might likewise be a little time-consuming. However, these are very important if you intend to offer a house. It is not nearly enough to tell few buddies or colleagues that you are selling a house. Many especially if it for a thrill sale then there are still much more things that you need to follow the ways to sell a home quicker like a lightning.
Similar to marketing methods or promotions, customer phone calls, open house or public viewing, visits, legal documents, and a whole lot a lot more.
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Is Your Desk Job Ruining Your Health?
Since the advances of technology, almost all of our professions require us to be on the computer, sitting on a chair. In fact, it's normal to sit in an office all day. But our bodies are not meant (or made) to sit all day. And there are far too many damaging effects of sitting for too long. It's no wonder that we have all sorts of aches and pains throughout the year. That's why we do what we do, with a range of different standing desks to suit one's particular needs. But how exactly is sitting "killing" you? Hang on and we'll tell you. You might want to stand for this one.
Drive to work, sit on your office chair, drive back home and then sit on the couch to watch TV. That's what the average man and woman's daily routine looks like. And that's an awful amount of sitting. Research claims that sitting and inactivity now takes as many lives as smoking and is far deadlier than obesity. Scary, huh?
According to an obesity researcher at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, the average persons spends 9.3 hours a day sitting. And people who sit for six or more hours a day are 40% more likely to die within 15 years compared to someone who sits less than three hours a day, even if they exercise. And if we sit an average of 9.3 hours a day, that's more time spent sitting than the time we spend sleeping!
Scientists say that anyone sitting more than 6 hours a day is at a heightened risk of developing health issues and sitting for that long, may be just as bad as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day – hence the phase, "Sitting is the new smoking".
You can also take a lesson from Nilofer Merchant and change your sit-down meetings to walking meetings, something she says has changed her life, and forced her to get out the office. At a TED 2013 event, she said, "Sitting is so incredibly prevalent that we don't even question how much we're doing it. And because everyone else is doing it, it doesn't even occur to us that it's not okay."
Or, instead of taking a walking meeting, implement standing meetings with the BreakOut Table.
Get standing with the JUMBO DeskStand, where you can stand and work all day. Or adjust it to alternate between sitting and standing.
Work from home sometimes in the evenings? Don't slough over in bed. Work cozy and comfy with the Wavy Table.
Well don't just sit there! Get standing. Your life might depend on it.


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English to Bangla Meaning of media - মিডিয়া
মিডিয়া
Media :: মিডিয়া Medias :: মিডিয়া Mediation :: মধ্যস্থতা
Inflections of media
← Meddle
mediaeval →
Definitions of media in English
Noun(1) the main means of mass communication (especially television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet) regarded collectively.(2) an intermediate layer, especially in the wall of a blood vessel.(3) a voiced unaspirated stop; (in Greek) a voiced stop.(4) an ancient region of Asia, southwest of the Caspian Sea, corresponding approximately to present-day Azerbaijan, northwestern Iran, and northeastern Iraq.(5) an agency or means of doing something.(6) the intervening substance through which impressions are conveyed to the senses or a force acts on objects at a distance.(7) a particular form of storage for digitized information, such as magnetic tape or discs.(8) a liquid (e.g., oil or water) with which pigments are mixed to make paint.(9) a person claiming to be in contact with the spirits of the dead and to communicate between the dead and the living.(10) the middle quality or state between two extremes; a reasonable balance.
Examples of media in English
(1) However, in my opinion, the main responsibility of the media is to tell the truth.(2) Of course, the most extreme views tend to make the best headlines, so they get all the media and public attention.(3) It is in this regard that the media in Bulgaria has a vital role to play.(4) The role of medical journals and the media should not be ignored in that debate.(5) the campaign won media attention(6) It is often only the big, single-issue campaigns that capture the media 's attention and excite the public.(7) Even a minor fall in house prices is nowadays regarded as a signal for mass panic by the media .(8) Within days a wave of criticism was unleashed in the international media .(9) Alternatively, thickness of the carotid intima and media may be measured by using ultrasound.(10) The health minister has been particularly prominent in the media in this regard.(11) The media barrage brought public attention, and led more people to become fans.(12) The international media has taken its eye off Zimbabwe, yet the suffering of its people has in no way abated.(13) This sheet was placed around a tubular support to produce the media of the vessel.(14) It all depends on confidence and what publicity the media gives to the market.(15) It sparked a massive media appeal to find bone marrow donors for the four youngsters.(16) Interest in the games has been fuelled by the huge exposure in the media , particularly on television.
Related Phrases of media
(1) medium ::
মধ্যম
(2) social media ::
(3) media type ::
আমি আজ খুশি
(4) media coverage ::
সংবাদমাধ্যম সম্প্রচার
(5) print media ::
মুদ্রন মাধ্যম
(6) news media ::
আপনি একবার শুধুমাত্র তরুণ
(7) media outlet ::
মিডিয়া আউটলেট
(8) new media ::
নতুন মিডিয়া
(9) digital media ::
আধুনিক মাধ্যম
(10) electronic media ::
ইলেকট্রনিক মিডিয়া
(11) advertising media ::
বিজ্ঞাপন মিডিয়া
1. the press ::
প্রেস
Synonyms of media
media, medias, mediation
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Examples of media from TV Shows
English to Bangla Dictionary: media
Meaning and definitions of media, translation in Bangla language for media with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of media in Bangla and in English language.
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What media means in Bangla, media meaning in Bangla, media definition, examples and pronunciation of media in Bangla language.
Lieutenant (বদলি) :: According to the Independent a police lieutenant declared at the hotel yesterday that he had stationed snipers around the building and would kill anyone who attempted to leave Magistrate (হাকিম) :: At earlier hearings magistrates have had to order him to stay in the cells because of his outbursts in court Course (পথ) :: At its most basic canyoning is following a river along its course through a gulley Advocate (উকিল) :: And hes an enthusiastic advocate of online technology Autopsy (ময়না) :: The clinical diagnosis of this syndrome is challenging and the diagnosis is limited to patients who have been autopsied
Cold (ঠান্ডা) :: His eyes opened revealing cold blue orbs sparkling with an inner light Collapse (পতন) :: The worstcase scenario is that the single currency will collapse leaving member countries to start afresh with their discarded currencies Colleague (সহকর্মী) :: Despite the best efforts of his colleagues and emergency services he died at the scene Collect (সংগ্রহ করা) :: I think most people buying Gundam and Metal Gear Solid toys are older people who collect action figures rather than play with them
Uproarious (উচ্চ চিত্কারপূর্ণ) :: The riotous events that follow hurtle uproariously through the life of this extraordinary man and hero of the people explained a theatre spokesperson Upshot (পরিণতি) :: The upshot is a more effective sunscreen that does not look like warpaint when we apply it to our bodies Urbane (শহরস্থ) :: He was an urbane intellectual in a country terrorized by a primitive tribal thug and his loyal clansmen Usurp (অন্যায়রূপে অধিকার করা) :: By transmitting the virus willingly one is usurping on others rights to life and happiness Usury (সুদ) :: This debt was created artificially by usury which technically is morally unlawful which is therefore lawfully a crime

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Home FinTech Fair City Amusements incorporates cashless payments through OKTO partnership
Fair City Amusements incorporates cashless payments through OKTO partnership
Fair City Amusements has signed a partnership with fintech firm OKTO.
The new collaboration will provide Fair City's gaming machines with mobile-first cashless payment functionality thanks to OKTO's omni-channel mobile app OKTO.WALLET.
Speaking on the agreement, Rob Peché, OKTO's UK Country Manager, said: "I am pleased to confirm our partnership with Brian and the team at Fair City, a company that's widely acknowledged as the leading operator of gaming and pub amusement equipment in Scotland.
"This agreement marks our first entry into Scotland extending OKTO's reach from Plymouth in Devon to Aberdeen in the North of Scotland. Alongside, the partnership demonstrates how the OKTO solution is suitable for all progressive businesses in the sector, and it shows how straightforward it is to on-board with OKTO in a compliant and seamless way. Fair City is also unique in so far as it has its own AGC business which will also feature the OKTO solution."
Talking about the shift in player payment habits and the accompanying need for businesses to adapt, Director of Fair City Brian Campbell commented: "As the amount of cash in people's pockets decreases it's vital that we are able to offer our customers a cashless solution for gaming machines.
"To this end, we are delighted to link up with OKTO, the market-leaders and to be able to offer a mobile-first, responsible, digital, cashless solution to our customers that require it as well as in our own AGC operation.
Addressing gambling-related harm and their fight against it, Campbell then added: "With years of experience behind us, we have earned the reputation for being a forward-thinking progressive company.
"We understand the challenges facing licensed businesses and are always looking for new products or technology that can benefit our customers. In addition, we are fully committed to the delivery of a safer gambling experience and are supporters of The Responsible Gambling Trust, the leading charity in the UK committed to minimising gambling-related harm.
"The tool-kit of safer gambling features that are a central part of the OKTO solution is certainly important to us as a family-run business and also to our customers. This is an exciting partnership and one which we are thrilled to have completed."
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Shop for security over happiness and we buy it at that price Richard Bach. Adopting the neoclassical microeconomic reasoning that underlies the thinking of people like Gary Becker, security can be seen as a service that can be bought and sold like most other goods or services. It may also be considered from a slightly different economic perspective, following the broad ideas of Kelvin Lancaster (1966), as an attribute of a good or service, whereby individuals treat a service as bundles of attributes, selecting services to consume according to the bundles that maximize their relative utilities including the security that they bring. But from either perspective, there is a cost attached to providing security, as well as benefits from its purchase, and thus people can bargain with suppliers over the nature, the amount and the cost of the security to be provided. Put simply, the shotgun guard on the stagecoach in the old west was a clear cost to the traveler, but as a deterrent to a hold-up it provided a benefit. In turn, the guard's pay reflected the minimum net benefit to the stagecoach company of employing him or her, with this, in turn, being a reflection of the travelers' willingness-to-pay for protection. In this sense, security is an input into the value chain just like any other input, and the users of security services, as with any other input, want to ensure that they get value for their money; why buy it otherwise?


A number of people choose to buy car parts at their trusted car dealership, or they can choose to go directly to the manufacturer of the cars. You may think that it is important to buy manufacturer's parts to repair your car, but you should also consider buying aftermarket wholesale auto parts.
Normally, aftermarket parts are made by other manufacturers than the original maker of the car, but they are designed to work with a wide range of vehicle makes and models. You may purchase such parts from an auto-parts store near you, or you can buy them on closeout auto parts websites for a discount.
The following are some of the reasons why you should consider buying aftermarket auto parts. You can buy these parts at a fraction of the cost of buying parts from the manufacturer. Buying car parts and having a car repaired by a professional can be expensive, so this is just one way people can keep costs down. Wholesale parts will give you what you need without busting your budget.
In case you want to buy wholesale auto parts from the manufacturer, you should consider an authorized dealer or dealership. If you do not have a dealership near you or if you are trying to fix the car on the weekend or a holiday, then this can be hard to do. If you want to get car parts easily and quickly, you should go for the aftermarket parts. Then you will be able to find the parts that you need whenever and wherever you need them. This will make working on your car go much faster.
There are a number of regulations involved in making car parts, so you should not assume that you will be getting junk when you decide to buy closeout auto parts . In most cases, you will not have to worry about the quality because these parts will have to pass tests to make sure that they are working properly and are safe. These parts will also often come with certain warranties. This means that if they fail to work, you can return them to get a replacement or your money back. Keep in mind, by using overstock auto parts , your car will no longer be in warranty.
When it comes to aftermarket and genuine parts, you should know that the difference is found in how they have been made. The genuine parts have been built in certain factories using the same production lines as the cars that they will be fitted into. However, the aftermarket parts are being built without using the same production line. They are meant to be multi-purpose parts that can fit into many different models of cars. Discount aftermarket inventory is a good choice but there are few things to consider before you go to this option.
When you decide to buy a car from a dealership, it comes with a warranty for a certain period. When you use overstock auto parts from an aftermarket manufacturer, the car will usually not be under warranty anymore. Even though this is not always the case, you should check what the manufacturer says about using third party repair parts before you buy the auto parts from a discount aftermarket inventory . This will save you from doing something that you may regret.


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Messidependencia! Barcelona are a Leo injury away from falling apart
Mark Doyle
Deputy Features Editor
Barcelona v Real Madrid
Athletic Club v Barcelona
Olympique Lyonnais v Barcelona
Ernesto Valverde should continue resting the Argentine attacker at every opportunity, given Barca's 'Messidependencia' is greater than ever before
Just four minutes.
Valencia boss Marcelino was in a constant state of Lionel Messi-induced anxiety for all but four minutes of Saturday's Liga clash with Barcelona.
"There is nobody who can compare to him, so the only time I wasn't worried about him was when he was receiving treatment," the coach confessed afterwards.
For the other 86 minutes of the game, Marcelino was gripped with fear every time the Blaugrana forward picked up possession, even when the Argentine was clearly hampered by a thigh problem in the closing stages.
That is how terrifying Messi is, particularly right now, in this form, with 14 goals in his last 10 appearances in all competitions.
Valencia went 2-0 up inside half an hour at Camp Nou yet Marcelino knew that with Messi still on the field, nothing could be taken for granted.
His trepidation proved justified, with the 31-year-old pulling a goal back from the penalty spot before levelling matters midway through the second half with a characteristically measured left-footed strike from outside of the area.
Afterwards, Marcelino sounded almost as awestruck as he was frustrated.
"He is not like any other player," he acknowledged. "He is decisive in almost every game, he is extraordinarily talented and he makes any opposition team suffer a lot.
"But this is not new."
Of course it's not. Marcelino has seen this game before. We all have.
On numerous magical evenings for more than a decade, the Barcelona No.10 has singlehandedly turned games on their heads. It's the reason why 'Messidependencia' became a part of football's lexicon.
Of course, Barcelona's reliance upon the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is understandable.
While many do not consider him the best player of all time, it is difficult to dispute his status as the best player in the world today.
Even if those who adore Messi for the aesthetic beauty of his game can be dismissed as 'purists', what can't be disputed is how his superiority is supported by cold, hard facts.
Not only has he scored more goals (29 in just 27 games) than any other player from Europe's Big Five leagues in all competitions, he has also created the most (14 assists).
Nobody else even comes close to matching his combination of innovation and prolificacy.
"The numbers are stratospheric, incredible," Barca boss Ernesto Valverde enthused recently. "Messi is an extraordinary player from another galaxy.
"And it is not just that he is a goalscorer, it's everything he creates, what he generates around him."
In that sense, Messi is more important to Barcelona than ever before.
Where once he had Andres Iniesta and Xavi providing him with service, now he does nearly everything himself. Messi has become both Barca's creator and finisher.
Of course, the man himself distances himself from such talk.
"It's crazy [to say] that the best club in the world depends on just one player," Messi said earlier in the season.
"If that's the case, something's being done wrong because Barcelona have [too many] great players to say that they depend on just one.
"We're talking about top-level players, the best in the world, and it's crazy to say that Barcelona have 'Messidependencia'."
It's not, though.
Barca have some fine players: Jordi Alba, with whom Messi enjoys an almost telepathic understanding, is the best full-back in the world, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and centre-half Samuel Umtiti are among the elite in their respective positions, Ousmane Dembele can be unplayable when fit and focused, while Arthur is a Masia graduate masquerading as a Brazilian import.
However, there is no denying that Gerard Pique, Luis Suarez and Sergio Busquets are no longer quite as brilliant as they once were, which is why managing the seemingly evergreen Messi has become of the utmost importance.
Indeed, even a coach as reluctant to rotate as Valverde has been forced to rest his star man with this month's resumption of the Champions League in mind.
It has not gone well, though.
Barca coped impressively when Messi was sidelined for three weeks earlier in the season, taking four points off Inter in the Champions League and even routing Real Madrid 5-1 in La Liga.
However, that latter result has to be put in context: Real were a shambles at the time, in total disarray under Julen Lopetegui, who was sacked immediately afterwards.
Madrid will be a completely different proposition at Camp Nou on Wednesday night, having won their last five games in all competitions under new boss Santiago Solari.
Consequently, Barca are waiting until the eve of the Copa del Rey semi-final clash before deciding whether Messi, the man who has scored 35 per cent of their Liga goals, will feature.
In each of the previous two rounds, against Levante and Sevilla, the attacker was rested for the first leg. Barca were beaten on both occasions.
However, speaking after the 2-0 loss at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan, Valverde declared, "I do what I think is best for us and the group."
One hopes that he once again adheres to that approach: better to risk losing at home to Real in the Copa than risk their entire season by fielding a half-fit Messi.
A serious injury to the captain would end Barca's hopes of retaining La Liga, and ending Madrid's reign as champions of Europe.
As Marcelino says, Messi is not like any other player. And Barcelona would be just like any other team without him.


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Russian-Turkish talks on S-400s second batch delivery are in an advanced stage
By TOC	 On Jun 2, 2020
MOSCOW, (BM) – Negotiations between Russia and Turkey on the delivery of the second set of S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft systems are in an advanced stage, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the head of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) Dmitry Shugaev.
Read more: Russia and Turkey discuss the supply of an additional batch of S-400 missile system
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"Negotiations are underway, this is a laborious process that requires a certain amount of time. But given the current restrictions in connection with the pandemic, it is not very grateful to predict the terms of concluding this contract," TASS quoted him as saying.
Shugaev noted that at the moment the parties are awaiting the final decision of Turkey.
Russia and Turkey signed a multi-billion dollar contract for the supply of S-400 Triumph air defense systems in 2017. The deal provoked strong discontent from the United States. Washington threatened Ankara with sanctions, and then expelled her from the F-35 fighter program.
On April 30, an official representative of the Turkish leader, Ibrahim Kalyn, announced the suspension of the transaction for the supply of S-400 systems due to the coronavirus.
S-400 Triumph is an anti-aircraft missile system capable of destroying modern targets of an air attack, including ballistic missiles. The detection range is up to 600 km, the radius of the cover zone is 400 km.
Read more: Russia and Turkey will start joint production of S-400 defense system and transfer of technologies


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Q: 'Synchronized' on inner object, for ex. gameloop.player1 I know how monitors work, locking objects, deadlocks etc, but this is unclear for me and I have to be sure, that I'm doing it correctly.
Let's say that I have an object gameloop.
Inside that object we have to players: player1 and player2
My gameloop renders, reads user's input and modifies player1 and player2 in synchronized blocks.
I also have a second Thread, which listens for packets over the network.
When player's position packet comes, it has to write it to the player.
And here comes my question:
synchronized(gameloop.player2){
    gameloop.player2.setX(packet.receivedX);
    gameloop.player2.setY(packet.receivedY);
}

Does above block 'synchronize' only on player2 object, or locks the whole gameloop (which would be bad in this case)?
I don't know how to test it and can't find anything related to 'synchronizing on inner objects'.
Thanks!

A: This would lock on gameloop.player2, meaning any other synchronized block also trying to lock on gameloop.player2 would have to wait until your posted code is finished. You would want to lock on player2 whenever you need to update player2

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Want to be inspired by design and UX? Catch this "Inspiring UX" lightning session with four inspirational topics! UX Lightning sessions are a full hour session with 4 exceptional speakers each presenting 10 minute topics. Hear from Thomas Lewis speaking on "Why is that Monkey Not Wearing Pants?", August de los Reyes with "21st Century Design: a 10 Minute Manifesto", Corey Schuman with "Goodbye Mouse, Hello Touch", and Chris Bernard with "7 Things Developers and Designers Need to Know About UX.". This session is intended to open your minds to new possibilities with design.
I'm a Sr. Software Engineer out of Chicago, and I say it's about damn time someone addresses Usability and start to acknowledge the worth of Designers. I have worked with some great designers and time and time again, they are simply pushed to the back because highly arrogant developers or Dev managers discount their worth. Developers are not designers. We as dev do not like the design aspect right? So stay out of it...and work with your designer and let him help with site flow, whitespace, graphics, and some of the other many aspects of usability And designers are very important to our UI. Companies need to respect that and take designers seriously. If you don't your are diminishing value to your customer base by ignoring this. This is no longer the 1990s. Wake up and start looking at usability seriously as well as UX designers.
August is truly a brilliant visionary.
First speaker would have a lot more validity if they'd worked out that Ling is a her and not a him. Ah well.
August de los Reyes absolutely OWNED this session. "21st Century Design" was awesome!


Always quick to respond to questions, helpful and pleasant.
Discreetly packaged and product is well protected.
Great products and discounts are frequently offered at convenient times such as the holidays. Just wish they wouldn't run out of stock on some items. Other than that, top notch!


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The Ultimate Guide to Boy Bands of the 90s
What started like a simple post, ended up taking a lot of hours of research and boy band video-watching. I may or not regret it.
Voila! The Ultimate Guide to Boy Bands of the 90s ~
There were boy bands I hadn't even heard of… and some that I had to dust off my VHS tapes to get their names. Ha!
Posted on February 13, 2013 In English, French, Graphics, Japanese, Jobs, Korean, Music, Sharing, Spanish, Swedish backstreet boys, blog, blogathon, by amy wong, justin timberlake, nsync, seo taiji, westlife, why the 90's ruled, yam
Wait a minute: Zhou Bichang + NSYNC?
I've never seen this video of Bibi during her Super Girl days. And I never knew she sang Gone by NSYNC! She even has a more likable – hint: not nasal – voice than Justin Timberlake. Someone tweet this to him ASAP! xD
I wish she had changed the line about "being a man and be strong" xD but to what?
Then? Then she pulls of the ABC song in blues? Please, WTH.
I'm also making a YouTube playlist titled "Why Zhou Bichang is Awesome" LOL And you see the 2nd clip on that list? The duo with Priscilla Chan – that's the same song she sang on this clip up here in the contest.
Makes me feel so proud.
Posted on December 24, 2010 In Chinese, Clips, English, Music, Sharing, Television bibi chow (zhou bichang), big vocal chops, china, dork, from the vault, justin timberlake, nsync, performance, reality tv/variety
Moi et le funky musique~~~
October 3, 2010 — 1 Comment
So… today it's voting Sunday. And I've also setup my About page… and got rid of my Favorites page because… well, it seemed redundant to have two pages about me. LOL
In case you missed the post in which I talked about my taste in film, this is a similar post that talks about my history… or lack of history with music.
When I was about 7, my dad opened a Karaoke bar (how Asian, non?). But by then, I had already grown up with the likes of the music of La Nueva Ola (the new wave) — you know, the type of Rock n' Roll from The King… Jailhouse Rock or Houndog but in Spanish. My favorite tunes were probably La Plaga (the plage, the Spanish version of Little Richard's Good Golly, Miss Molly), and La Mantequilla (the butter, the Spanish version of Cliff Richard and the Shadows' Move It).
Of course, I was a little kid going to Chinese/Peruvian school, so my repertoire also included the Cantonese Counting Song Yat Yi Sam, as well as the counting Elefantes song… as well as the Sukiyaki song. So from the very beginning… I had a predisposition for all types of music in many different languages.
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Guilty Pleasure Songs
July 7, 2010 — 1 Comment
Extra! Extra! According to this Yahoo Music News~
Lady Gaga sings You Belong With Me at the top of her lungs. Which I think it's super funny… and admittedly, kinda cute… in a "Wow, I didn't expect this" kind of way.
So the women at AfterEllen decided to tell the whole wide world what were their guilty pleasure songs… or sometimes, not really such guilty, but the songs they always sang at the top of their lungs. First, let me say WHAT?
I understand Hanson's Mmmbop 1997 being your guilty pleasure, considering I can't really listen to Middle of Nowhere the same way after so many years. It's the high-pitched voices, but the songs were actually kind of good. I mean, have you seen the Hanson guys lately? They're actually pretty good.
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Music Video Director: Wayne Isham
There's no gain without Wayne, or there's no pain without Wayne. I know it's something like that. It's been years since I first heard Wayne Isham saying that on one of those episodes of MTV's Making the Video, back when making a video was very important for MTV.
Wayne Isham was another name that really popped up when I spent all day watching MTV. If I could describe Isham's music video style with one word, it would be "woosh!" even though that's not a word. His videos captured a very energetic vibe with fast cuts and, what I call fade-in wooshes — it's when Isham would be focusing his camera on the singer/group and there would be a fade-in from one shot to the next one that made it seem like pushing in or away from the subject in a very funky way.
Of course, the best way to understand that woosh concept is to see it in action. For instance, those fast cuts are very prominents on Metallica's video of I Disappear (from the Mission Impossible II OST) xD Continue Reading…
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32 Days of Halloween XII, Day 7: Frankenstein!
Out of the starting gates, we go to our #TrackoftheDay. And this time, it's 1953 and Eartha Kitt with "I Want to Be Evil." This is a "music video" (or as close as you could get at the time), obviously lip synced on some show with a live audience. And yes, for those of you keeping score, this song came out fourteen years before she took on the role of Catwoman. Talk about a long time to hear back about an audition.
32 Days of Halloween XII, Day 6: The Ape!
For tonight and our #TrackoftheDay, we start with some classic Pink Floyd. There are two songs that spring to mind for a Halloween type endeavor: "One of These Days" and "Careful With That Axe, Eugene." We've gone with the latter. This is from the Live From Pompeii film in all of its David Attenborough documentary-on-acid glory.
Craig Ferguson: Hobo Fabulous – Review
Performance at The Tabernacle, Atlanta, 4 Oct 2019
Thespia brought Craig Ferguson to my attention via his Late Late Show and I quickly realized that this guy was batshit insane. If you've been around here for any length of time, you know that I have a great deal of respect for batshit insane people. Especially those that take something like a late night talk show and subvert it for their own amusement. Which, if they're amused doing it, generally, it becomes infectious and next thing you know you're laughing your arse off because a panto horse become a recurring character, or a robot skeleton sidekick has been invented.
32 Days of Halloween XII, Day 5: The Devil-Doll (1936)!
Right out of the starting gate, one of my favorite live albums for Halloween graces us for the #TrackoftheDay. It's Oingo Boingo's final concert, Farewell: Live from the Universal Amphitheater. Danny Elfman retired the band because he wanted to focus on film scores but, as I understand it, because he was worried about losing his hearing. I was in a rock band for a brief spell, and even with that small bit under my belt, I get where he's coming from. That being said, I freaking love Oingo Boingo. So I'd be perfectly willing to support a GoFundMe to buy Elfman some bionic ears. I'm just…putting that idea out in the universe.
32 Days of Halloween XII, Day 4: The Manster!
So we kick off today's festivities with a classic track…and indeed, a live version of said track. It's Screamin' Jay Hawkins with "I Put a Spell on You." Yes, this is the originator of that song, boys and girls. But this is from ten years after its release, and purports to be the earliest known footage of Hawkins performing this. And I have to say: oh, what I would give to be in that room full of white people and watch them watching this.
32 Days of Halloween XII, Day 3: Before I Hang!
Our feature film for tonight is 1940's Before I Hang with Boris Karloff. But before we get there, it's time for our #TrackoftheDay. This one's from the Nightmare Revisited album–basically a Nightmare Before Christmas tribute/covers album. Rodrigo y Gabriela started in Mexico before moving to Dublin for several years and now they're back in Mexico City. They play guitars like they're trying to test them for fire resistance. Check it out for yourself:
32 Days of Halloween XII, Day 2: The Strange Door!
For tonight's feature, we're going to 1951 and a team-up of Charles Laughton and Boris Karloff in The Strange Door. But first, for today's #TrackoftheDay, we go to the classic 1990 Concrete Blonde vampire album, Bloodletting.
32 Days of Halloween XII, Day 1: The Black Cat (1941)!
Oh my stars and garters, the time has come round again. It's the TWELFTH (sweet Jebus) iteration of 32 Days of Halloween, in which October reaches out and snags the end of September…because thirty-one days just isn't enough to enjoy the First Halloween of the year. So we'll get to what's wrong with Bela Lugosi (above) in a second. First…
Headsup: Superheroes, Lawyers, and Anime
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Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment requests we note that it provided a free copy of "Supergirl: The Complete Fourth Season" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season". The opinions I share are my own.
"In season four, Supergirl faces a bigger threat than she's ever faced before – a new wave of anti-alien sentiment, spreading across National City that's fomented by Agent Liberty. As Kara mentors a new reporter at CatCo, Nia Nal, and tries to use the power of the press to shine a light on the issues threatening to tear the city apart, Supergirl takes to the skies to battle the many villains who rise up in this era of divisiveness. But how does Supergirl battle a movement when she, herself an alien, represents one of the main things people are fearful of?" — Warner Brothers
Supergirl: The Complete Fourth Season is now out on DVD and Blu-ray, both of which feature all twenty-two episodes of Season Four along with several extras. Bonus content includes the 3-part "Elseworlds" superhero crossover event with Arrow and The Flash, three featurettes ("Villains: Modes of Persuasion", "Inside the Crossover: Elseworlds", and "Best of DC TV's Comic-Con Panels San Diego 2018"), deleted scenes, and a gag reel. You can snag the DVD on Amazon for $23.85 and the Blu-ray for $26.39.
"After defeating the demon Mallus by cuddling him to death last season, DC's Legends of Tomorrow join John Constantine and Ava Sharpe's Time Bureau to save their world – and their legacy – from magical creatures from myths, fairytales and legends who have escaped and infected history. As the Legends time-travel across historical events and encounter famous figures, they now have to contend with an added shot of magical craziness!" — from Warner Brothers
DC's Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 24th. The sets will have all sixteen episodes from Season Four with a handful of bonus features, including two featurettes ("DC's Legends of Tomorrow Season 4 Post Production Theater" and "DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Legendary Storytelling"), some unaired scenes, and a gag reel. Both formats are available for pre-order on Amazon, with the DVD currently priced at $17.99 and the Blu-ray at $22.99.
"The follow-up to one of the most insane anime ever created, FLCL: Progressive brings together members of the original team with a whole new generation of creators. From the legendary anime studio Production I.G and Adult Swim. FLCL: Progressive tells the story of 14-year-old Hidomi, her classmate Ide, and two otherworldly beings, "Jinyu" and "Haruha Raharu," who are determined to unlock their hidden potential. Mixed up in this is an all-powerful force known as "ATOMSK," a gorgeous Chrysler Bel Aire… and a certain Vespa Scooter." — from Cartoon Network
FLCL: Progressive is coming out on DVD on October 1. In addition to all six episodes of the sequel, the DVD will also boast two featurettes ("Meet the Creators" and "The Pillows") about the new era of the show and how the band The Pillows became tied to the series. Fans should also note that the DVD offers both English and Japanese audio. To pre-order, you can check out the DVD at Best Buy (currently priced at $14.99).
"The world went crazy in the The Good Fight's second season, and now, in season three, the resistance does. Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) tries to figure out whether you can resist a crazy administration without going crazy yourself, while Adrian Boseman (Delroy Lindo) and Liz Reddick-Lawrence (Audra McDonald) struggle with a new post-factual world where the lawyer who tells the best story triumphs over the lawyer with the best facts. Meanwhile, Lucca Quinn (Cush Jumbo) balances a new baby with a new love, and Maia Rindell (Rose Leslie) finds a new Mephistopheles in Roland Blum (Michael Sheen), a lawyer who is corruption incarnate." — from CBS
The Good Fight: Season Three is out now on DVD, which presents all ten episodes of the third season. Bonus content on this one is decidedly light in the form of deleted scenes and a gag reel along with the pilot of Star Trek: Discovery, but if you want Season Three on the shelf, it gets the job done. CBS All Access members get the season as part of their subscription, while the rest of us can grab the DVD on Amazon for $28.99.
Headsup: The Gilded Age, LEGOs, and Elton John
Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment requests we note that it provided a free copy of "Supernatural: The Complete Fourteenth Season", "The Flash: The Complete Fifth Season", and "LEGO® DC: Batman : Family Matters". The opinions I share are my own.
"The Winchester brothers' harrowing journey into the heart of darkness continues as Supernatural enters Season Fourteen. Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) have matched wits with monsters, demons, Heaven and Hell. But last season, the Winchesters and Castiel (Misha Collins) stumbled upon a terrifying alternative universe: an apocalyptic world where they were never born, all while training Jack (Alexander Calvert), the son of Lucifer, and trying to save their mother, Mary Winchester. The final battle with Lucifer and the Archangel Michael altered the Winchesters' lives forever…and created an even greater threat for Sam and Dean. The boys are back and willing to risk everything for their loved ones in all twenty thrilling new adventures, including a historic 300th episode, with a Winchester family reunion never to be forgotten." — from Warner Brothers
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Botox is a type of injection that is most often used for cosmetic purposes. It is made up of the toxin botulin, which can help smooth imperfections of the face by relaxing the facial muscles. Not only does it help with cosmetic imperfections, but it can also provide other benefits. Here are some different uses for Botox injections.
Speaking of cosmetic benefits, that is often the reason people choose to get Botox injections. They work very well at smoothing the different lines and wrinkles on your face. While they might not eliminate them completely, you will look much younger and have a smoother face with repeated sessions of Botox. They can also help reduce the appearance of crow's feet, which are the lines near the corners of your eyes.
There are many medical benefits to using Botox injections, beginning with reducing muscle spasms. Muscle spasms occur if you have restless leg syndrome, a neurological condition, or multiple sclerosis. They can be annoying, painful, and uncomfortable, often keeping you from sleep or from being productive during the day. When you have a spasm, it causes your muscles to twist and contract, which is often very painful. Talk to your doctor about getting these injections to help reduce the spasms.
If you suffer from bad headaches or migraines, you should consider getting Botox injections. This is one of the more surprising benefits of the toxin. Since Botox relaxes your muscles, it helps a lot with tension headaches. It will be injected into the areas where you experience the most tension, which is often your temples, neck, forehead, or shoulders. While it is more common to use it for tension or stress headaches, some people also find relief for their chronic migraines.
You may also want to get Botox injections to help with an excessive sweating problem. You can get it injected into any body parts with sweat glands, though it is most commonly used with the underarm sweat glands. The botulin toxin helps to block acetycholine, which is what stimulates your sweat glands and causes sweat. It should not be used for general sweating, only excessive sweating. You may need to keep returning for more injections if you have a big perspiration problem.
Contact a local clinic or talk to your doctor about these different benefits of Botox treatments to see if any could be useful in your life.


The armored units deployed by the Okami Technocracy Combine are incredibly advanced weapons of war, utilizing advanced weapon systems and anti-gravity technology.
The Ushi Grav Tank is armed with dual multiple rocket launchers, which allow it to lay waste to large swathes of the battlefield, filling the sky with swarms of AI controlled rockets.
An Ushi Grav Tank unit consists of 3 30x30mm Ushi Tank Miniatures. Each tank consists of 1 Hull, 1 Turret, 2 Engines, and a choice of Chain Gun or Missile Launcher secondary weapon pods.


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Haha, what a great blog idea! I too am envious of those Italians for the breathtaking culture and knockout scenery that they are fortunate to have right on their doorstep. Grrr.
Thing is Toni, you are absolutely right. Italy just cries out to be envied! I like the difference in Italian between invidioso (envious) and geloso (jealous of someone because you love them and don't want to share them).
That's something you definitely don't have to worry about tesoro.
Hi Toni, I just found your blog and would like to follow along. I love the quote from Fitzgerald you used here, it's so true! In bocca al lupo with your future adventures.
I'm living in Milano, but I can understand your love of Orvieto! I visited the city in May on my way to Rome and it seems like such a great town. As for dual citizenship, I'm slowly working things out for my application. Did you have to go through the whole process recently? Ciao!


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Andrzej Szewc (ur. 1945, zm. 2017) – polski prawnik, doktor habilitowany nauk prawnych, nauczyciel akademicki, profesor nadzwyczajny Uniwersytetu Śląskiego.

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W 1973 na podstawie rozprawy pt. Wynalazki pracownicze w polskim prawie wynalazczym otrzymał na Wydziale Prawa i Administracji Uniwersytetu Śląskiego stopień naukowy doktora nauk prawnych w zakresie prawa. Tam też w 1979 uzyskał stopień doktora habilitowanego nauk prawnych w zakresie prawa. Został profesorem nadzwyczajnym profesorem zwyczajnym Wydziału Techniki UŚl. W latach 1981–1982 był prodziekanem tego Wydziału (w 2003 przemianowanego na Wydział Informatyki i Nauki o Materiałach), dyrektorem Instytutu Informacji Naukowo-Technicznej (1985–1992), kierownikiem Zakładu Komputeryzacji Zarządzania. Był także nauczycielem akademickim w innych uczelniach.

Został pochowany 13 stycznia 2017 na cmentarzu w Mikołowie-Borowej Wsi.

Publikacje
 Ustawa o samorządzie gminnym : komentarz (współautor, 2012)
 Umowy jako prawne narzędzie transferu innowacji (współautor, 2011)
 Prawo własności przemysłowej (współautor, 2011)
 Ustawa o samorządzie województwa (2008)
 Historia administracji publicznej. T. 1, Administracja państw antycznych (2007)
 Racjonalizacja w zakładzie pracy : poradnik dla racjonalizatorów i przedsiębiorców (2007)
 Wójt, burmistrz, prezydent miasta (współautor, 2006)
 Umowy jako prawne narzędzie transferu innowacji (współautor, 2006)
 Samorząd gminny : komentarz (współautor, 2005)
 Naruszenie własności przemysłowej (2003)
 Leksykon łacińskich terminów, zwrotów i paremii prawniczych (2002)
 Elementy prawa karnego materialnego (część ogólna) (2001)
 Ochrona programów komputerowych, informacji i baz danych : skrypt dla studentów Wyższej Szkoły Ekonomii i Administracji w Bytomiu (współautor, 2001)
 Elementy prawa informatycznego. T. 1, Ochrona programów komputerowych i topografii układów scalanych (współautor, 1999)
 Uchwałodawcza działalność organów samorządu terytorialnego (współautor, 1999)
 Obieg dokumentacji i tworzenie zasobu archiwalnego w urzędzie gminy (współautor, 1994)
 Podstawowe przepisy prawa wynalazczego i patentowego na świecie (współautor, 1992)
 Informacja patentowa, normalizacyjna i techniczno-handlowa (1992)
 Wprowadzenie do informacji patentowej i normalizacyjnej (1991)
 Informacja prawna w zakresie wynalazczości i ochrony własności przemysłowej : informacja patentowo-prawna (1989)
 Informacja patentowa (Laboratorium) : skrypt dla studentów IV roku informacji naukowo-technicznej na Wydziale Techniki UŚ (1986)
 Podstawy prawne informacji naukowo-technicznej : (skrypt dla studentów informacji naukowo-technicznej) (1984)
 Prawo do uzyskania patentu na wynalazek (prawo do patentu) (1979)
 Polskie prawo wynalazcze (1979)
 Wynalazki pracownicze w prawie polskim (1976)
 Problemy prawne wynalazczości pracowniczej (1975)
 Projekty wynalazcze jednostek gospodarki uspołecznionej (1974)
 Elementy prawa dla pracowników służb wynalazczości (red. nauk., 1979)

Przypisy

Polscy cywiliści
Urodzeni w 1945
Wykładowcy Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Zmarli w 2017

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Violent crime on the rise in the United States as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on | News on the coronavirus pandemic
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When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through the Midwestern US city of Detroit, Michigan, he keeps his pistol handy.
Avery, 57, grew up in Motor City and is aware that homicides and shootings are on the increase, even though before the pandemic they were decreasing in Detroit and elsewhere. His weapon is legal and he carries it with him for protection.
"I remain extremely alert," said Avery, who now lives in nearby Belleville. "I'm not in the crowds. If anything looks a little suspicious, I'm off to it.
In Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and even more in Grand Rapids, Michigan and Milwaukee, 2020 has been fatal not only because of the pandemic, but also because gun violence is on the rise.
Authorities and some experts say there is no clear reason for the spike. They rather point to the social and economic upheaval caused by COVID-19 virus, public sentiment towards police continued George floydthe death of Minneapolis Police custody and a historic shortage of jobs and resources in poorer communities as contributing factors. It happens in cities big and small, run by Democrats and Republicans.
Two years ago, Detroit had 261 homicides – the fewest in decades. The tally hovered around there with around 786 shootings for a city of over 672,000 people.
But with just a few days in 2020, homicides have already passed 300, while non-fatal shootings have increased by more than 50% to more than 1,124 through mid-December.
"I think the pandemic – COVID – has had a significant emotional impact on people across the country," Detroit Police Chief James Craig said. "People don't deal with the way they deal with conflict. Whether it's domestic workers, arguments, drug disputes, there is this speed to using an illegally transported gun.
Weapons on display at Shore Shot Pistol Range gun store amid fears of global growth in coronavirus cases in Lakewood Township, New Jersey, United States [File: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters]
About 7,000 firearms had been seized up to mid-December in Detroit, with more than 5,500 arrests for illegal weapons. There were 2,797 similar arrests last year.
"I haven't seen a peak like this. But when it happens in other cities – some smaller – what do we all have in common? Craig spoke of the murders and shootings. "This is when you start to think about COVID."
Washington, DC, a city of about 700,000 people, has seen more than 187 homicides this year, eclipsing more than 20 last year's total. Among the most gruesome: a 15-month-old baby boy was shot dead in a car shootout. .
"We are all sick of the heinous crimes committed in our city," said Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Crime in parts of the United States plummeted in the first weeks of the pandemic as stay-at-home orders shut down businesses and forced many to stay indoors.
David Abrams, a professor of economics at the University of Pennsylvania, said crimes began to escalate in May and June when initial orders in some states were lifted.
Some people "maybe got a little bit crazy," Abrams said. "At the end of May, the murder of George Floyd sparked protests and looting. This led to police reform movements. All of this could have potentially affected individual behavior and the police response to it. "
Calls to some cities to cut funding for policing may have led some officers to take a less aggressive approach to policing, he added.
What the coronavirus did exacerbated all the frustration and anger some members of black and brown communities were already facing, according to Carl Taylor, retired Michigan State University professor of sociology. The virus has killed more than 333,000 people across the country, with minority communities the hardest hit.
"COVID was absolutely the trigger for an eternal bomb that exploded in many parts of our community," Taylor said.
Nowhere is this more true than inside houses. "The COVID crisis and the economic shutdown are forcing people to return home, creating conditions where people are more volatile," said Kim Foxx, the Cook County attorney general, who includes Chicago. And the most shocking statistic that illustrates this volatility is this: The number of homicides related to domestic violence in the third largest city of the country has increased by more than 60% compared to last year.
President Donald Trump has claimed that the increase in crime is somehow linked to the massive protests against police brutality that have swept the country this year, but the majority of those protests were peaceful. Trump also claimed crime was concentrated in Democratic-ruled cities, but there had also been spikes in Republican-ruled cities. Federal agents and resources were invested in Detroit and a number of other cities earlier this year to help local authorities tackle rising crime rates.
Police crime scene tape is stationed at the scene of a shooting incident on the south side of Chicago, Illinois, United States, amid a recent increase in violent crime [File: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters]
By early October, more homicides – 363 – had been recorded in Philadelphia than the 356 committed in 2019. There had been 354 murders in New York until October 11 – 90 more than in the same period last year .
Between January 1 and November 5, 165 homicides were recorded in Milwaukee, the most since 1991. And in Chicago, after three years of declining homicides, the total skyrocketed to 739 in mid-December , compared to 475 at the same time last year.
Even smaller towns like Grand Rapids are suffering. As of mid-December, there had been 35 homicides compared to 16 throughout 2019 and nine the year before. From January to October, non-fatal shootings exceeded 200 in the city, which is home to around 200,000 people. During the same period last year, 131 non-fatal shootings took place.
"This year, is it because of COVID? The political polarization that we have seen? Asked Sgt Dan Adams, spokesperson for the Grand Rapids Police Department. "This year has been a year like no other. I don't think you can name anybody, "why". "
The same goes for other mid-sized cities. Last year there were 18 homicides in Rockford, a town of about 170,000 people in northern Illinois. More than 30 people have been killed so far this year, including three on Saturday at a bowling alley.
"As we come to the end of this most difficult year and look forward to the New Year on us, we know this type of violence must stop," said Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara.
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In a graphic manifestation of the very significant threat posed by the increased movement of people and goods between the mainland and Galapagos, the Galapagos Biosecurity team came across a Virginia opossum yesterday on one of the barges used to transfer goods from mainland supply ships anchored offshore, and Puerto Ayora's docks.
There are barely any mammals in the islands because they simply could not make the journey from the mainland unassisted. Only rats and bats ever made it - rats likely surviving on an unsually large mat of of vegetation. The rats evolved over thousands and thousands of years to become an endemic species found only in the islands. The absence of mammals allowed for the peculiar ecosystem make up we see today - where reptiles dominate the landscape. Giant turtles replace herds of grass/shrub eating mammals in this ecosystem! There are also lizards, marine and land iguanas.
The arrival and successful implantation of opossums could have devastating effects on native wildlife - typically, it's hard to say until it's too late. CNH Tours applauds the newly etablished capacity in Galapagos that allows for the interception of such potentially harmful new arrivals.
The threat remains very real though, and the increased population of the islands (driven by natural growth rates, but also from immigration, driven by the availability of jobs - many from the rapidly growing land based tourism) results in more and more opportunities for stowaways like the opossum to hitch a ride in the more frequent shipments of goods to the islands. That's why it's important to support the biosecurity team and to also try to ensure you use / eat locally produced products and foods.