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Hut Trip: A Reunion in the Snow
by Katie Coakley
Follow a daring group of friends into the snow-caked backcountry of beautiful Colorado for an unforgettable reunion, rest and revitalization, and the joys of snow shoeing onward toward iconic huts.
"Snowshoes?" "Check." "Plenty of layers?" "Check." "Culinary assignment completed?" "Check." "Sweet. Let's go. Happy birthday, B." Piling into the car with our backpacks and gear, we drove to the Boreas Pass trailhead, located about 3.5 miles outside of Breckenridge, Colorado at 10,346 feet. Our group, which totaled 10 hardy souls, would be testing the elements, and a few comfort zones. It would involve an overnight trip to celebrate Brian's 34th birthday at Section House, one of the 10th Mountain Division Huts that punctuate Colorado's backcountry landscape. Each of us strapped on snowshoes or clicked into cross-country skis then gazed along the mountainside and down to the town of Breckenridge. The sky was robin's egg blue and the sun blazed onto the snow-covered trail. Temperatures were in the high 30s—balmy for January. However, conditions in Colorado are mercurial. The loaded packs on our back not only contained food and sleeping bags, but also waterproof gear and multiple layers in case the clouds rolled in, the temperatures dropped, and the snow started to fly. With preparations completed, we set forth. For some of the group, a hut trip was old hat. I, however, was a newbie as was the birthday boy, although this plan to get out and explore was his idea. An avid hiker and backpacker during the summer, the idea of transferring that fun to the snow appealed to Brian, as did the prospect of trying something different from the typical dinner and drinks celebration for his birthday. Also new to this type of adventure was a couple from Denver and Arthur, who had flown in from Texas to celebrate. For us, it was a totally novel—and somewhat intimidating—proposal. Hut trips are an iconic adventure in Colorado. It's a box to check on many residents' bucket lists. A combination of trekking and camping, a hut trip is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and unplug with friends. Plus, they can be as extreme as you can handle, with trails to the hut ranging from less than a mile to more than 10. Our destination, Section House, was located approximately six miles from the Boreas Pass trailhead and the trek would take roughly four hours depending on factors like snow pack, snowshoe or skiing prowess, and acclimatization. The trail climbs steadily to 11,481 feet. Built in 1882 by the South Park & Pacific railroad company, the Section House served the railroad men and their families that took care of a section of the narrow gauge railroad that ran from Leadville to Denver over Boreas Pass. It's one of 34 backcountry huts nestled in the Rocky Mountains, many of which are historical structures which have been updated and maintained by the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. We started off strong, the snow crunching under our feet and sun warming our faces. Laughter came from those contending with cross-country skis—a bold choice as none of the four had ever strapped on the skinny, unwieldy implements before. A few comedic falls and lots of good-natured ribbing set them on course. We tackled the first three miles to Baker's Tank, a landmark at the halfway point, at a respectable 30-minute mile pace. We assumed we'd progress over the next three miles at a similar clip. That's not exactly what happened. The trail had been, thus far, fairly well packed by other sets of feet and skis. This well-trodden path disappeared after the tank and we found soft, loose, snow that created an unstable surface. As a result, we expended a lot more energy than we anticipated from post holing and breaking trail while carrying 25-pound packs. In the shadow of the pine trees, we pulled on more layers as the sun disappeared behind slate clouds and the light flattened everything to two dimensions. Conversation died as our breathing intensified at 11,000 feet. The Texan, a CrossFit junkie, couldn't understand why he was struggling. The altitude, however, forced everyone to contend with shortness of breath and a slower pace. Trudging along, we all kept tabs on each other's symptoms. While shortness of breath, headache, fatigue and nausea can be signs of mild altitude sickness—an illness that can occur at elevations above 8,000 feet—more serious conditions such as HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema) and HACE (high altitude cerebral edema) can be outcomes of severe altitude sickness. It's rare, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Moving slowly but steadily to avoid exacerbating any altitude sickness, we reached the hut after being deserted by the sun, escorted by a wind that blew the snow into dancing spires. The entire trip had taken almost five hours. Inside the hut, everyone had a job: two of us built a fire in the wood-burning stove, our only source of heat; another gathered snow in the large pot to melt and boil for drinking water; the three people in charge of appetizers started cutting up cheese and salami, arranging olives and crackers while another member of our group set the mulled wine to simmer on the propane burner. The hut eventually warmed. We enjoyed hors d'oeuvres while we prepared a hearty dinner of veggie stir-fry and rice, all the while catching up on our lives. As the wind provided a soundtrack to the evening, we cozied up around the fireplace and each other. "Hey, Brian. Thanks again for being born."
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Sony BMG Launches musika
– August 8, 2007Posted in: Mobile, News
Sony BMG has announced the launch of musika, an original new music game for the iPod from PaRappa the Rapper mastermind and creator of the modern music game genre, Masaya Matsuura. Developed by Matsuura's NanaOn-Sha studio in collaboration with Method Solutions, musika is a simple yet innovative visualizer that takes each user's personal iPod playlists and turns the title of any song into a one-button rhythm game.
"The iPod is a device that revolutionized music and it is now poised to be a progressive gaming platform," said Masaya Matsuura, President of NanaOn-Sha. "Many years ago Apple's tools first opened my eyes to the power of music and multimedia, so it's exciting to release my first game for this device."
"musika is a natural extension of our existing relationship with the iPod and iTunes, and represents another step in our ongoing campaign to broaden our reach in the area of music-based mobile entertainment," said Thomas Hesse, President, Global Digital Business & U.S. Sales, SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. "It's great to work with Masaya Matsuura and Method Solutions as to introduce this exciting new game, and we look forward to bringing musika to iPod users worldwide via iTunes."
musika is available now via the iTunes store for $4.99 and is only compatible with Apple's fifth generation iPod running software version 1.2 or later (sorry, no iPhone support).

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"Can I wear a torn contact?"
I accidentally tore the contact for my left eye just a little bit when I was taking out my lenses last night before bed. I am out of the country. I do not have another pair of contacts to wear. My glasses are home. Is it better to just wear the one contact in my right eye, or am I okay to insert the torn contact in my left eye just for a couple more days until I can get home to see my doctor?
This is an unfortunate situation. It is unsafe to wear the torn contact as it can cause many problems such as a scratch on your cornea (which would be very painful) or an infection in your eye. Neither of which you want to deal with when away from home.
Unfortunately, wearing just one contact can cause strain on your eyes and sometimes cause your depth perception to be off. If your vision is bad enough that you absolutely need to wear the one contact to be able to see and get around, I would suggest patching your other eye that is not wearing the contact. Be sure to see your optometrist or ophthalmologist when you return to your country to be sure that there was no damage done from the torn contact. If you notice any symptoms while you are still traveling, such as redness, pain, or drainage from your eye, you will need to seek care in the country you are in if possible. In summary, do not wear the damaged contact to avoid potentially serious eye conditions and next time you travel pack an extra pair of contacts and your glasses as backup to avoid this situation.
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9th of January, 1982 - Facts, Nostalgia and Videos!
What Day: The 9th of January, 1982, fell on a Saturday.
37 years, 3 months and 15 days have passed since the 9th of January, 1982.
Native American Zodiac: The 9th of January, 1982 falls under the Goose.
Age: Anyone born on the 9th of January, 1982, will be 37 years of age.
American Format: 01-09-1982 (the MDY format is also used in Belize).
YMD Format: 1982-01-09. This format is often used by software applications, simply because numbers such as "19820109" are easier to sort.
Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 379382400.
Trending news stories and fads that were prevalent throughout this time period. These are news stories and events that would have been in the media on the 9th of January, 1982.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on the 9th of January, 1982.
A baby that was born on the 9th of January, 1982 was probably conceived around the 1st of April, 1981. (Rough Estimate).
The due date for a baby that was conceived on the 9th of January, 1982 is the 19th of October, 1982. (Rough Estimate).
Enter your date of birth below to find out how old you were on the 9th of January, 1982.
Looking for some nostalgia? Here are some Youtube videos relating to the 9th of January, 1982. Please note that videos are automatically selected by Youtube and that results may vary! Click on the "Load Next Video" button to view the next video in the search playlist. In many cases, you'll find episodes of old TV shows, documentaries, music videos and soap dramas.
Visualize the days that have passed since the 9th of January, 1982. Each day that has passed will be represented as a calendar icon.
Here are some fun statistics about the 9th of January, 1982.
13,620 days have passed since this date.
1,176,764,400 seconds have passed since the 9th of January, 1982.
If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,372,891,800 times.
Since the 9th of January, 1982, earth has travelled approximately 607,210,430,400 miles through space.
If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 196,127,400 times.
If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 101,201,738 steps. That's about 44,979 miles!
Since this date, 14,121,173 meteors have entered the earth's atmosphere!
What does the 9th of January, 1982 mean to you? Were you born on this date? Did you finish school? A loved one passed away?


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Lindsey Meyer dribbles against Northwestern Ohio in the Norse's spring game on April 14. (Emory Davis)
Lindsey Meyer dribbles against Northwestern Ohio in the Norse's spring game on April 14.
Takeaways from women's soccer spring season and looking ahead to fall season
Jared Darwish, Reporter
The preseason for Northern Kentucky women's soccer has seen a lot of changes to the team. With the departure of a couple key seniors, the team is transitioning its younger players into more prominent roles.
So far, the spring season for the squad has had its ups and downs but they are seeing lots of positive growth early on.
"Overall, I am pleased with what I've seen from everyone on the team this spring. We are focusing on individual growth for players in the preseason and lots of players are taking on bigger roles to fill the voids from last fall." said head coach Bob Sheehan.
The aspect that has made Sheehan most proud is the accelerated offense from last season which at times failed to find the back of the net. As for why the squad has seen an uptick in success on offense, forward Annie Greene credits it to "better ball movement and passing." "This preseason, we are just doing a really good job of finding the open player and keeping constant pressure on opposing defenses for 90 minutes, which has resulted in us scoring more."
Fans of the team have even taken notice of the club's early success and growth in the spring.
Harrison Kitchen, an avid fan of the team said, "Even from the sidelines you can tell that this team is just moving faster and playing with more strength on both sides of the ball in the preseason."
Despite the new faces and youth of the team, they have been playing well, and Sheehan hopes to see their continued growth as they finish playing the final couple games of their spring preseason.
As the spring begins to come to a close and players are starting to solidify their roles for next season, the starting lineup could look like this.
Note: Player year listed is current as of spring 2022.
Projected Starting 11 for Northern Kentucky Women's soccer 2022-2023 season:
NKU goalkeeper Mimi Stines corrals a shot against Evansville during the 1-1 draw. (Cameron Nielsen)
Goalkeeper: Mimi Stines, Senior
Stines has been a staple for the Norse for multiple seasons now and is on track to have another stellar season next fall. Although she is currently battling an injury, she is on track to be fully healthy by fall. In her years with the squad, Stines has racked up awards such as Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year, Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year, and All-Horizon League First Team.
NKU defender Taylor Abbott (22) chases down the ball near the sideline during Thursday's victory. (Matthew Dietz)
Defender: Taylor Abbott, Junior
After starting in eight games her sophomore year and 14 last season, Abbott has become one of the team's most reliable defenders. With her continued growth on the defensive end, she is looking like a 'set it and forget it' starter for Sheehan in the fall.
Freshman defender Lydia Self (7) dribbles against Purdue Fort Wayne. Self took two shots and played 83 minutes on Thursday. (Matthew Dietz)
Defender: Lydia Self, Freshman
Self came in her freshman season and made an immediate impact on the team starting 15 games. In just her first season, Self took home Freshman of the Year, All-Freshman Team, and All-Second Team Horizon League honors. After a great fall, she looks to carry over her early success to next season.
NKU midfielder Megan Sullivan sends a corner kick during the win over Detroit Mercy on Thursday. (Matthew Dietz)
Defender: Megan Sullivan, Junior
Starting in 18 games her freshman season, Sullivan once again started every game of her junior year after recovering from an injury that kept her out all sophomore year. The tremendous speed and physicality Sullivan brings to the pitch has propelled her into a starting role since she began with the team.
A trio of NKU players surround a Cleveland State opponent during the Norse 1-0 win on Sunday. (Cameron Nielsen)
Defender/Midfielder: Macy Harper, Junior
Harper played in 14 games last season in her first year with the team after transferring from Xavier her sophomore year. Her ability to play multiple positions and be physical at the point of attack will make her a plug-in starter for Sheehan's squad next season and help round out the backline of defense.
Kayla Wypasek takes a shot against Northwestern Ohio in the Norse's spring game on April 14. (Emory Davis)
Midfielder: Kayla Wypasek, Junior
During her time at NKU, Wypasek has taken on more and more responsibility in every season. Thanks to a solid fall season, she will be seeing even more playing time next season and will most definitely be in a key leadership role for her senior season.
Shelby Wall defends against Northwestern Ohio during NKU's spring game on April 14. (Emory Davis)
Midfielder: Shelby Wall, Junior
Heading into her senior season, Wall will be an anchor for the midfield and will be an important piece to the first line of attack and defense for the team. Wall is a solid scorer, ball facilitator, and wins many 50/50 balls on defense. She will be one of the veterans of the team along with her other senior teammates in the 2022 season.
Kaya Vogt during NKU's spring game on April 14 against Northwestern Ohio at NKU Soccer Stadium. (Emory Davis)
Midfielder: Kaya Vogt, Sophomore
Vogt has started every game of her collegiate career and has been a cornerstone for NKU's midfield since she stepped on campus. She one-upped her selection to the All-Freshman Team in her first season when she was named to the All-Horizon League First Team a season ago. Going into her junior season, Vogt will once again lead the Norse' midfield with her strong play.
Forward: Lindsey Meyer, Junior
In the past two seasons, Meyer has served the team as an every game starter at the forward position. During her tenure with NKU, she has exemplified a unique ability to create offense in many different ways with her eight goals and 12 assists in her collegiate career. These qualities will no doubt make Meyer a full time starter in the fall once again.
NKU forward Annie Greene (21) charges after the ball against Evansville on Sunday afternoon. (Cameron Nielsen)
Forward: Annie Greene, Junior
As the season progressed last fall, Greene began seeing more and more game action and even started a handful of matches. With her continued growth, the junior looks to be primed for a starting role at forward in her final season with the club. Greene brings a great amount of energy to the pitch for the Norse and will attempt to do so once again in 2022 for NKU.
NKU midfielder Sofia Wilmes (4) dribbles the ball against Purdue Fort Wayne in NKU's Horizon League tournament quarterfinal match. (Matthew Dietz)
Forward: Sofia Wilmes, Sophomore
Wilmes has been one of the premiere scores in the Horizon league since beginning her NKU career. As one of the team's young leaders, Wilmes had five goals and two assists in 2021, following her first year where she was named to the All-Freshman Team. The aggressive and quick nature of Wilmes' game compliments the other starting nine well and makes them a top tier squad for next fall in 2022 Horizon League play.
Five things the 2022 spring preseason has shown:
1. NKU will remain a pass first team:
Passing and finding the open player is one of the main things Sheehan stresses. Throughout the preseason, the Norse have continued that with stellar passing all around the pitch which has led to their offensive uptick so far.
2. Constant pressure/strong play at the point of attack is the defense's play style:
To the delight of Sheehan, the team has been doing a solid job of playing strong defense and winning possessions this spring. This style of play has led to these offensive opportunities in the preseason early on. Continuing this will be a huge key to the Norse's success next fall.
3. Individual growth in each player is the goal for spring:
Although the main goal is always growth as a team, Sheehan has talked many times about "individual development and growth" as the main focus of the spring. Many players have stepped up and shown growth so far this preseason, which has been crucial in filling the role of players lost from last fall.
4. Growth on the offensive end is a big focal point:
Stretches of offensive dry spells were the thing that held NKU back from being the great squad they were just a year before. Lack of offense was a big factor behind the five-game losing streak they endured in the fall of 2021. Coach Sheehan wants to see his team score more consistently, rather than in spurts like a season ago. The solid offensive showings so far this spring offers hope that this trend will change in the 2022 fall season for the Norse.
5. Seniors will play a huge role in the team's success next season:
Eight of the 11 projected starters next season will be seniors. The starting 11 made up of mostly upperclassmen have had a successful spring and if the trend continues, it will bode well for teams' morale and confidence heading into the 2022 regular season.


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Logic, Blackshape and VoltAero join forces in developing hybrid-electric solutions for regional and commuter aircraft
Two Italian companies and a French start-up are uniting their expertise to develop technologies for the evolving sector of smarter, more-electric airplanes – bringing together their expertise in composite aircraft design, hybrid-electric powertrains, electronic systems, engineering, as well as services
The joint effort – called the European Smart Electric Commuter partnership – brings together Italy's Logic SpA and Blackshape SpA – which have teamed with France's VoltAero in the development of VoltAero's Cassio hybrid-electric project.
The ESEC partnership's goal is to pursue the electrical and digital technologies that are rapidly coming into the aviation market, particularly as more-electric aircraft programs are emerging to address the air transport industry's challenges of environmental sustainability, energy savings and reductions in noise and pollution.
In supporting VoltAero's evolution of Cassio in the ESEC partnership's framework, the three companies will offer their competences in areas that include structural design and certification, avionics, power management and distribution, as well as simulation and testing for EMI/EMC (electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility).
Looking to the longer-term, the team envisions stronger ties to develop a broader set of solutions for various hybrid-electric product applications – including the potential of VoltAero's development and supply of hybrid-electric powertrains for multiple applications.
"Hybrid and electric power will unlock new urban mobility applications for people and goods while improving the quality of urban life and contributing to the future vision of smart cities," said Alessandro Franzoni, the CEO of Logic.
Blackshape CEO Luciano Belviso added: "The goals of the 'Flightpath 2050 – Europe's Vision for Aviation' report, issued by the European Commission – are very clear. We have to move now, to invest in R&D to meet the new requirements and contribute to the European leadership in terms of sustainable mobility."
Jean Botti, VoltAero's CEO and Corporate Technical Officer, said the team combines the expertise of companies that can bring true advances for an aviation industry that is clearly moving to more-electric technologies. "Our team will make a difference by bringing solutions that are pragmatic, realistic and based on de-risked technologies," Botti stated.
Discover more about the European Smart Electric Commuter partnership at Logic SpA's Paris Air Show exhibit (Stand Hall 1, F-282), and see VoltAero's "Iron Bird" integration platform for its Cassio aircraft (Exhibit area A6, in the outdoor static display) at Le Bourget Airport.
The European Smart Electric Commuter partnership will be officially launched on June 19 at the Paris Air Show with a 12:00 noon signing ceremony on the exhibit stand of Italy's Puglia Region: Hall 1, F-291. Executives from Logic SpA, Blackshape SpA and VoltAero will be available to speak with reporters.
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Ammy is completely free from now on!
Ammy is now permanently free for any type of development. It doesn't matter if it's internal commercial project or open source charity one. It's free for everybody!
Since launching Ammy we heard lots of very positive feedback. Most people love Ammy's concise syntax and seemingly endless possibilities, especially compared to vanilla XAML. But there was one recurring problem bothering people – licensing model. Small business customers are afraid to invest in a new technology. Large enterprise ones require notoriety to bring in new technology to their stack. It's a vicious cycle.
It would be a real tragedy for such a cool project as Ammy to fail because of mistakes made in licensing model. More than anything we want Ammy to succeed and become a new trend in XAML development. With Ammy everyone can become a better UI developer and every project can become a UX masterpiece.
So, it was decided that Ammy should be free for everyone and some other ways of monetization should be found. At the moment there are few ideas, some already implemented like "Ammy school" and "Premium support". Others are still in idea form, like an extended library(-ies) full of cool features for business customers. If you have more thoughts on the subject, please share in comments or via email.
This is because property of type bool cannot be implicitly converted to Visibility. So, you can either use a converter already provided by a framework or write you own. Converter would take boolean value as an argument and return visibility. It means, that every time your data cannot be directly applied to a markup you need to write a class that would deal with it.
Ammy strives to make all previously tedious tasks feel easy and natural. So, we have added inline binding converters.
Binding expressions support most of the stuff C# compilers supports. But it's a very simplified syntax, so you can't use statements, define variables or write any code that is beyond converter scope.
Here is a video of binding converters being used in practice.
To use Ammy you need Ammy Visual Studio Extension and Ammy NuGet package.
Ammy is a JSON-like UI language for developing XAML based applications. It has a concise, well structured syntax that is both easy to read and write. During compilation Ammy files are translated to XAML and compiled as normal XAML controls.
Notice the Register attached property, it will be explained shortly.
Why should I use Ammy?
As you can see, mixins can take parameters and output content, either properties, nodes or both. This is a really powerful feature that can greatly improve code reuse and overall application architecture.
Once defined globally, variables can be used anywhere in a program. By the way, if a variable is defined inside a node and not in a global scope, then it will only be seen inside that node. Same can be said about mixins.
Perhaps the most important Ammy's feature is an ability to develop UI without recompilation. In fact, Register property we saw earlier is used to register your page to become updatable.
Run your application and while it is running, make modifications to user interface code, save file and see application updated! All of the state is preserved, and only parts of the UI that were actually changed in code are updated in the app.
Imagine, you are developing some complex settings page. From you main application you click "Settings" button, then you click some tab header to switch to your currently developed control. Normally you would have to repeat these steps every time you changed something and restarted your application, but with Ammy you just hit save, and observe updated UI.
Another, perhaps better example would be a twitter application. While designing a tweet look, usually you don't want to reload whole backend just to see if increased font size looks better or not. Live user interface development is a great way to diminish development time. Things that previously took hours now take minutes.
This video shows development of a simple data entry application using Ammy framework. Note how structure and presentation are separated with the help of mixins.


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Q: Customize Sherlock Actionbar Please help me this question.
I am trying to customize the Action Bar sherlock. Please see my image :
Image(Sorry because I don't have enough reputation to upload image)
My question :

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*How can I change the icon on this image(in red part).

*Or do you know what does it name?
any help would be appreciated.

A: How about putting this to your theme (values/themes.xml):
<style name="Theme.MyTheme" parent="@style/Theme.Sherlock">
    <item name="actionOverflowButtonStyle">@style/Widget.MyOverflow</item>
</style>

and this to theme for v11 (values-v11/themes.xml)
<style name="Theme.MyTheme" parent="@style/Theme.Sherlock">
    <item name="android:actionOverflowButtonStyle">@style/Widget.MyOverflow</item>
</style>

and finally to values/styles.xml:
<style name="Widget.MyOverflow" parent="@style/Widget.Sherlock.ActionButton.Overflow">
        <item name="android:src">@drawable/some_other_drawable</item>
</style>

Take a look on files values/abs_themes.xml and values/abs_styles.xml in ActionBarSherlock project.

A: I guess you can't change this icon unless you modify ActionBarSherlock. That's the action overflow menu.
From the documentation:
"By default, the system places all items in the action overflow, which the user can reveal with the action overflow icon on the right side of the action bar (or by pressing the device Menu button, if available). To enable quick access to important actions, you can promote a few items to appear in the action bar by adding android:showAsAction="ifRoom" to the corresponding  elements"

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I decided to try and design a tea candle lamp with the help of a laser cutter. I drew the pattern using a thick marker, scanned it, converted it to a vector and then massaged it some.
I used white oak for the wood, and it turned out well, although there were a fair number of burn marks which needed sanding.
Each side is the same, and there is a base to hold it together. The design needs some changes, as some parts are quite thin and broke off (as you can see!).
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This practical, hands-on workshop will teach you to create more options for your on-air delivery, using techniques to expand and release your voice.
Community engagement has reached a new inflection point. The promise of expanded skills that facilitate deeper, richer relationships with a wider cross section of our community is smacking headlong into cynicism as it's being dismissed as the flavor of the day/ month/ year.
Misunderstanding of the discipline, and what it offers, abounds. In some organizations, engagement has collapsed into Audience Outreach and Diversity & Inclusion plans. At others, the focus on relationships has allowed teams to expand and modernize the concept of public service.


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'Batman: Arkham VR' PC Release Date: Game Coming To Oculus, Vive Headsets This April
By Mike Luces
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is finally bringing "Batman: Arkham VR" to the PC platform. The publisher of Rocksteady Studios' virtual reality game has announced that the DC-inspired title is heading to PC this April, months after its release on the PlayStation VR.
On Monday, Warner Bros. released a new trailer for the DC-inspired game, announcing its imminent release for the PC platform. The company revealed via the teaser trailer that "Batman: Arkham VR" is coming to the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets via PC on April 25.
Players can expect the Batman game to have support for both the Oculus Touch and Vive controllers. It will also have full gamepad support on PC, so players can use their PS4 Dual Shock 4 Controller, Steam Controller and the Xbox One Controller in accessing and controlling the the game.
"Bringing 'Batman' to VR was a very rewarding experience for us here at Rocksteady. The Dark Knight has always been an incredible character to work with due to his psychological depth, so it's really exciting to use this immersive medium to delve deeper into his psyche than ever before," Rocksteady's creative director Sefton Hill said in a press release.
Hill also stated in the same press release that they are excited for PC players to try out "Batman: Arkham VR" for themselves, while wearing any of the Vive and Oculus headsets. "We're thrilled that PC players can finally wear the cowl for themselves and take on the role of the World's Greatest Detective with the addition of the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift versions," Hill stated.
Back in October 2016, "Batman: Arkham 2016" was launched on the PlayStation VR. Since its initial release, many were hoping for the BAFTA-nominated VR game to head to other gaming platforms. Now Warner Bros. is proud to announce that PC players will finally get what they were hoping for — a chance to experience Gotham City and solve the mysteries in the virtual world as the Dark Knight.
"Batman: Arkham VR" now has a PC release date.
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For the faithful readers of this site, an apology and explanation are in order. Since August of 2007, I've had the opportunity to work closely with my friends and colleagues at Future Now, Inc. as they took the critical steps to become a public company.
To make certain that I did nothing that would violate the (SEC) rules, I've been silent regarding my work there.
See you all later in the new year!
Typically, we've stayed out of political debates on this blog. There are more than enough participants in the various issue-driven discussions that crowd the blogosphere. Even when there appeared to be an issue where taking a "stand" might have been expected (e.g. armed forces recruiting) we've preferred to remain neutral, focused on finding solutions for problems rather than celebrating them!
"Broadband providers such as AT&T Inc., BellSouth Corp. and Verizon Communications want to expand from flat pricing and also sell tiers of service based on the speed, reliability and security of the bandwidth used.
While those providers have said they would not block access to the open Internet, companies that use the Internet to sell products or services want Congress to adopt stricter safeguards to ensure they are not pushed into a slower lane of the Internet if they do not pay more for dedicated network service."
"conference, where House and Senate negotiators work out differences between their bills.
In that environment of closed-door bargaining, banks and credit unions may be able to secure the Net neutrality language they seek, industry lobbyists say."
Don't miss the opportunity to be heard. The impact of new costs (imposed by carriers) on net proceeds even WITH good conversion rates could be significant for many of us. For more information on what you can do, check out Save the Internet.com. And contact your elected representatives today!
When the weekend rolls around, we try to escape from the office and clear our heads. This past weekend, the big escape for many was the Clash of the Titans (Steelers/Seahawks); however, for a hard-core group of local enthusiasts, the main event happened on Saturday in not-so-far-away Jamaica Plain, MA. We're referring, of course, to the NEBSRA (New England Belt Sander Racing Association) Winter Nationals held February 4, 2006 at the "SanderDome" (Kenyon Woodworking) in JP.
Playing to a packed house (was it the free beer, or the tang of sawdust that drew them?) racers showed their stuff in the stock and modified divisions. With racers covering the required distance (2 abreast on the one-foot-wide straightaways) of 50' (stock) or 75' (modified) in times averaging 3.6 seconds, the thrills were short-lived but sweet. (Check out the blurred picture of a race in progress).
And the fans, not unlike their distant cousins at NASCAR events around the country, were well advised to stay clear of the track. This was especially true in the area beyond the finish line (see picture below) where the unwary could find themselves up close and personal with 30+ lbs. of runaway metal and sandpaper.
Although there was a shock-corded backstop to stop the BS (belt sanders) at the end of the race, some of these unwieldy beasts have been known to jump the track, and pick a random flight path into the crowd. The organizers, intent on having a safe and fun event, repeatedly warned spectators to stand back behind the red "line of death." Most complied, but some eager photographers had to be warned off repeatedly.
What caught our attention, of course, were the masterful "conversions." In this case, we're referring to a standard Craftsman or (better) DeWalt belt sander, fully tricked out (with forward and aft guidebars to stay on the tracks) and streamlined. Well, at least some were streamlined - other entries (particularly an homage to Elvis) would put Rose Parade floats to shame!
For those who missed the big event of the weekend past, we sincerely recommend that you bookmark the NEBSRA site and plan to come to the next event. Our appreciation goes out to the organizers (who support Community Servings with door donations) and to all the racers, their families and assorted camp followers who made this a spectacle for the ages.
"Editors at the New Oxford American Dictionary have selected "podcast" as their word of the year.
The definition is "a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal-audio player."
As a marketing opportunity, time-shifted audio has come of age. My spouse, Amanda, is out at SES this week, speaking the gospel of RSS and Podcasting. And people are listening, and taking action. No one can afford to remain on the sidelines.
Some life transitions are more important than others. Being able to attend the wedding of the son of your wife's own maid of honor (35 years ago) is one of those moments in time that stand out as singularly important.
Given all that has happened in the intervening years, it's great to know that some relationships pass the test of time. With that in mind, we wish nothing but the best for Jennifer and Stanley Foy, married August 27, 2005, Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Thanks for letting us be part of this moment (and a great party - see the bride riding high above the crowd at left).
Usually we stick to business (conversion, sales, human capital, etc.), but occasionally we'll see something that is so jaw-dropping we just have to stop and stare (quickly followed by blog and share).
Check out this fly-by-craft movie from NASA, and watch the ice fly! Or go directly to the NASA site for more.
Like most undergraduates during the '60's, I remember lugging around a very heavy (but barely worn) Economics text written by the esteemed Paul Samuelson. I could almost imagine his soothing voice, leading me out to "efficient frontiers," or on journeys to world markets where supply and demand moved together in an elegant dance. I became confident in the self-regulating nature of free markets, and learned to love capitalism, even with its flaws.
Writing in the summer 2004 Journal of Economic Perspectives, Samuelson questioned whether, in an era when huge economies like India and China produce at comparable efficiency to the United States, but at a fraction of its wages, gains from free trade really offset the losses entailed.
Criticizing by name such eminent figures as Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan and presidential economic adviser Gregory Mankiw (he of outsourcing-is-good fame), Samuelson called their assertions that trade-induced disruptions produce more winners than losers a "popular polemical untruth."
Samuelson proceeded to attack what he labeled his profession's "oversimple complacencies about globalization" and pointedly argued that the current enthusiasm for outsourcing "can induce for the United States permanent lost per capita real income."
What does this mean for those of us involved in conversion work, be it sales or human capital supply/demand management?
First, we need to understand the full impact of trade agreements on our businesses, realizing that we have some collective responsibility to keep the US economy strong beyond our own narrow (business) interests.
A study conduced by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has revealed that India is all set to move from being the most preferred business process outsourcing (BPO) destination to a knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) destination.
Third, we need to continue to improve our own means of reaching global markets with products and services that are difficult to duplicate or reverse-engineer. To do this we need to embrace continuous learning, both for ourselves, our employees and the generation to follow.
In his own, singular way, Paul Samuelson sets the mark for us all. He's shown a willingness to challenge his long-held beliefs, and be open to a rethinking of fundamental principles in his field . . . at 89! If he can do it, we can, too. Way to go, Paul.
This week we had an opportunity to do an interview we've had planned for quite some time with Harold Anderson, one of the owners of Shelton of York. The shop has been a fixture in this historic beach community for as long as I can remember, and is one of the places we go to select gifts for people who love the Maine seacoast as much as we do.
Earlier this year, a violent nor'easter ripped through York Beach, tearing down awnings, throwing signs and smashing windows. As you'll hear in Harold's own words, his neighbors showed up to help protect the store. This is not unusual. It's part of the culture in beach communities, helping one another in times of need. Shelton's exterior still shows a few minor bruises from the storm, but once you come in the door on the corner, you'd never know it.
During a recent visit , we saw the resident artist at work near the front of the shop, painting vivid seascapes. A giclee of one of his works depicting the battle between the CSS Alabama and the USS Kearsarge (Cherbourg, France, June 19, 1864) caught our eye, leading to a brief conversation concerning the accuracy of his depiction, which is flawless.
Wandering through the shop, we are dazzled by new and interesting decorations, lamps and models. My wife wanders off to look at the new fashions which are displayed deeper in the store. The whole place is alive with quiet conversation, color and light. It's always a pleasure to stop by.
For those who unfortunately find yourself landlocked today, we bring a bit of the store to you via an interview with Harold. Take a moment to listen. You'll be glad you did.
Thursdays at the Berkman Center (Harvard Law School) are typically an "inhouse" affair, during which the regulars and guests spend about an hour or so learning from each other about some aspect of blogging. This summer, the discussions have been particularly rich, focusing on platforms (like LiveJournal), tagging and the state of WiFi in Boston (a hot topic). Future sessions will cover Wikis, food blogs, blogging for non-profits and so on.
However, tonight being Harvard graduation (read -major traffic jam), the Berkman Thursday crowd decamped to the other side of the river, and converged on the ICA (Institute for Contemporary Art).
The ICA's current exhibit "Getting Emotional:Thirty-two international artists explore the expression of feelings through painting, photography, sculpture, and video" proved to be ripe for blogging . . . as the offerings ranged from the eerily beautiful (e.g. Warhol's Nine Jackies - the center strip of which is used in another work - 20 Jackies) to the intensely disturbing.
As the Berkman ArtMob spread out among the floors, we had an opportunity to experience not only our own emotional reactions to "Getting Emotional" but also recorded and provided commentary on other people viewing the exhibition.
Always willing to take an abstraction to the next level (meta-meta-meta), I decided to concentrate on an aspect of the recording in progress, namely, choice of blogging hardware.
What follows is an impromtu interview with some of my blogging peers, during which they reveal a diversity of technique . . . one of the aspects of the blogging culture that makes this emerging form of public conversation a constantly unfolding surprise.
Here at City Square, we'll do just about anything to get out of the office for a few days. However, sometimes we think we should put better parameters on the "just about anything" criteria. Last week was a case in point.
One of our favorite volunteer activities is serving (along with my spouse) as a USRA Judge/Referee at crew (rowing) events around the country. Last week we were front and center for a three-day competition, the 2005 IRA National (Collegiate) Championship Regatta on the Cooper River in scenic New Jersey. This is an event that draws the top competing collegiate (men's) crews from around the country (Harvard, Princeton, Washington, Stanford, Wisconsin, Navy, Army, Colgate, etc.) to compete in head-to-head sprint racing. (See picture insert of boats leaving the starting platform while I served as Assistant Starter).
Boatings include the 8's (eight crew with coxswain), 4's "with and without," and Pairs (a really scary proposition, in which two rowers with one oar each, looking backward, try to find their way down a 2000 meter course without incident). In the picture below, you can see a side-on view of 8's during a race, taken from the water.
In addition to the men's crews, this event also draws the top women's lightweight crews from around the country.
Now for the "just about anything." This year it was the weather. Crew events are on in anything other than thunderstorms and extreme wind. And this year in New England, we've had an abundance of the latter. Not to be outdone, the weather in New Jersey was unseasonably cold for June (we donned our survival gear once again) and wet. Given our 6:00AM to 6:00PM presence on the racecourse, we all got soaked. Our hotel room at the end of the day looked like the aftermath of a hurricane. We're still drying out equipment that remained aglub (technical nautical term) for most of the regatta.
Is it worth it? Yes. The opportunity to give something back to the sport of rowing (I still compete in singles, and previously rowed bow in a Master's 4) is a big deal. The friendships we've built with others in the J/R corps and with coaches and crews over the years are precious. And frankly, even when it's coming down cats and dogs, any day on the water beats a day in the office.


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A good news to all jQuery and ASP.NET lovers! Microsoft supports jQuery and announces to ship it with the coming versions of Visual Studio!! Plz check the blog of Scott Gu (Corporate Vice President in Microsoft) and the blog of John Resig (creator of jQuery library!) for more info.
Rock On with JQuery & JayRock!!
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About 90 percent of my shoes are thrifted, so when I do buy a pair, they have to be cheap, fabulous and comfy. This matrix comes together maybe once every two years.
Sadly, the aisles of cheap shoes are filled with stubby-toed flats, platforms the size of bricks and an inordinately large selection of stilettos.
While trendy yet graceful shoes from J.Crew, Madewell, Talbots, Steve Madden, etc. are $70 to $300, here are some similar looks for less.
A really cute tapered animal print flat for around $20 - Still looking.
Yeah, that's true. I don't pound around much in dress shoes. I walk to work in flats and then wear fancy shoes only at my desk.


Welcome to The Sports Report with Brad & Clay! We discuss the world of sports and make fairly obvious observations. Check out new Podcast each and every week!
On this edition of The Sports Report, Brad & Clay recap the craziness that is NBA Free Agency and try to make sense of it all. They discuss Kevin Durant's decision to leave Oklahoma City for Golden State and where that leaves the Thunder and star Russell Westbrook. They also touch on BIG moves made by teams like the Hawks, Spurs, Lakers and Knicks. Find out where every Free Agent went, for how much and MORE on The Sports Report Podcast.


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It's almost Christmas... the boys are in bed (maybe sleeping, maybe not)... the house is quiet... too quiet. Any day and every day, let alone Christmas day, is less exuberant (and full and busy and noisy and fun and exciting and sweet) without my littlest man Christian around. This Christmas is so very different from the one we celebrated last year.
Last year, we were all together-- not only my amazing husband and three fabulous boys, but my parents and siblings and in-law's and niece and nephew to boot! This year, David's parents are with us (and what a blessing they are!) and it is my husband and two boys-- all still amazing and fabulous, just one number short than what we wish it to be. It's hard to believe that almost 4 months have gone by without my little blue-eyed boy to kiss and hug and hold and tickle.
But God has been faithful! He has been consistent, ever-present, ever-loving... He has shown us in big and little ways just how much He loves us. However, we still struggle and tend to forget these little gifts from Him as we go about our day or when we are sobbing and missing Christian and basically feeling sorry for ourselves. It has not been easy, but we are still here, still together and have a strong marriage. We still have happiness in our home-- definitely different than before, but happiness nonetheless.
This is why we celebrate. This is who we celebrate! Today, we celebrate your lowly and magnificent birth... Happy Birthday, dear Jesus!
I read this a couple weeks ago (yes, I read ahead!) from page 376 (December 25) of Streams in the Desert by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman. I encourage you to read all the way to the end-- it's worth it and will give you the proper perspective of thanksgiving today.


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El rinopitec de Stryker (Rhinopithecus strykeri) és una espècie de primat del gènere Rhinopithecus que viu a Myanmar. L'espècie fou descrita el 2010, però la població local ja coneixia aquest animal anteriorment.

Aquest mico mesura uns 55 cm de llargada i té una cua de 78 cm. Té el pelatge negre i la barba blanca. Les puntes de les orelles tenen una mena de serrell i també són blanques, igual que part del dors. La cara és calba i de color rosa. Els llavis en sobresurten una mica. Els narius apunten cap amunt, de manera que l'aigua hi entra fàcilment quan plou. Segons els habitants locals, això el fa esternudar i, per aquest motiu, el rinopitec de Stryker es passa els dies de pluja amb el cap entre les potes.

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