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VOGUE PARODY: 73 QUESTIONS WITH MAN VS ADULTHOOD.
Firstly let me begin this post by saying, I was so overwhelmed when Vogue called for this interview. It's going to be fun.
Right, let's get down to brass tax – Abbie. If you don't know her then use the links below to get to know her, if you do know her you will surely agree with me that she is the funniest, supportive, amazing girl out there. So kind and friendly, but occasionally needs the pep and boost to remind herself of how great she is.
– @WhatAbbieSays_ – Abbie's Post –
So as misleading as my first sentence was, this is the game – I'll answer the questions, tag a few people, wait for them to answer and just keep passing the post, love and friendship around the net. Are you ready?
1. What's your usual Starbucks drink?
I am not a coffee fan really – I know big BOOO to me. But I do like their peach iced green tea lemonade thing.
2. What does your work station look like?
A mess – like just poor, I need to tidy it really.
3. All-time favourite food?
Pizza – without a shadow of a doubt.
4. Favourite author?
Hunter S. Thompson or Stieg Larsson
5. What do you think of open relationships?
If it works for both parties then sure. But it's not for me.
6. What's your favourite video game?
This is a tough one – what platform, what genre, what what what? I'm going to say this because I am still playing it and love it so much. Red Dead Redemption 2.
7. What's your guilty pleasure treat?
I am a sucker for biscuits.
8. Your favourite movie?
Die Hard.
9. Favourite book?
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
10. Best advice you've ever received?
Take a step back and look at the bigger picture.
11. Twitter or Instagram?
Twitter – the people, the love, the banter is there. I do like Instagram as a photographer but it's such a broken system that it's not as fun.
12. Are you a desktop or a laptop person?
Laptop over ease – but desktop makes me focus more.
13. What projects are you working on right now?
Besides this blog, I have not long started a mental health support chat called Pizza Ma Mind and there are talks of a business venture in the works – stay tuned for that.
14. What's your favourite colour?
Blue.
15. Did you get good grades in school?
Mmm I did ok, ish, I think of reflection I have never done well. Saying that I went to Uni and got a distinction for a TEFL course. So swings and roundabouts.
16. Dream job?
To run a successful media company.
17. Played any sports?
I used to play basketball at school (broke my arm) and football. I'd love to give American Football ago to.
18. Do you have a degree?
I do not – my University course was an HND.
19. Nationality?
British.
20. What's your favourite type of blog post to write?
Ones that are a touch controversial – I just like rocking the boat.
21. What do you like to collect?
I used to collect shot glasses, now I don't really collect anything – I have a cool FunkoPop selection, I guess that counts.
22. Describe yourself in 3 words?
Charming, Caring, Funny.
23. If you were a rapper, what would your rapper name be?
Dj RossyRoo.
24. Who was the last person you DM'd?
Abbie herself in fairness.
25. What's on top of your wish list right now?
To be debt free.
26. Sorting House?
Couldn't say – you tell me which I'd fall into.
27. How many tattoos do you have?
Six.
28. What are you most grateful for this year?
My supportive GF, Friends and Family.
29. What's the best thing that's happened to you this month?
My first Pub Review Opportunity – take a read. The Fox & Hounds
30. What's the best thing that's happened to you today?
It's still too early to decide.
31. What's the best thing ever?
32. Favourite season?
Winter.
33. Favourite holiday?
Christmas – Honestly the most wonderful time of the year.
34. What fictional character do you relate to the most?
Nick Miller from New Girl.
35. Do you like surprises?
They can be fun, but I prefer to know everything.
36. What's the biggest surprise you've ever had?
Good or bad? The GF surprising me with Green Day tickets was one amazing one.
37. What's the surprise that made you cry?
Probably the same as above – Green Day tickets.
38. What's the best surprise you've ever given someone?
A couple of Christmas' ago (our first Christmas together) I was at my Dads and the GF at her mums. I was going to head back down on say the 28th – ready for New Year's Eve together. But instead, I checked in with her Mum and snuck back down boxing day evening to spend it with the GF, the baby sisters and the rest of her family.
39. Do you like muffins?
Yes, yes I do.
40. Do you cook often?
Yeah, quite a bit – though I bet the GF will say I don't.
41. What's your favourite dessert?
Cheesecake.
42. Is there a dessert you dislike?
Fruit Cake, Mince Pies or Carrot Cake.
43. Cake or pie?
44. What's your least favourite food?
Marmite.
45. What's your favourite condiment?
BBQ Sauce.
46. It's 4am on a Saturday night, what would you eat?
Pizza, a real juicy, greasy pepperoni pizza.
47. If you could teach a college class, what would it be called?
Life Lessons as Learnt by TV Characters. Featuring Nick Miller and Phil Dunphy.
48. Best animated film?
49. What has a guy done or said to impress you?
I'm relatively easy and impressable – maybe bought me a beer and told me Die Hard is a Christmas Film
50. The best thing to do on a first date?
Cocktails in a sunny bear garden.
51. The worst thing to do on a first date?
(This happened to me once – loosely calling it a date, but for the purpose of this question it's a big NO NO, years ago I was chatting to a girl, not even been on our first date and one night some guy friends and I were out on a night out)
Don't gatecrash our table on a night out, bring your uncle, insult my friends around the table, start making plans for "our" wedding, then try to invite me back to yours, offer to cook breakfast and when that doesn't work, offer to have some alone time in an alleyway.
Needless to say, we stopped talking very quickly after that. A touch full on if you ask me.
52. What's the funniest pick-up line a guy could use on a girl?
I love a cheesy chat up line but my mind is blank right now.
53. Best comic book character?
Rorschach from The Watchmen.
54. What are three things that are always in your purse?
I am starting to suspect this questionnaire is female friendly. My pockets you ask, Wallet, Keys and Phone.
55. Favourite drink?
A real fruity fresh G&T.
56. If you could play a historical figure in a movie who would it be?
57. Kittens or puppies?
Puppies.
58. Tell me your favourite sushi roll?
Nope – Noo, No no no. I don't like Sushi.
59. What kind of lipstick do you use?
60. What kind of foundation do you use?
Ok, this is getting silly now Vogue – what happened to Gender Equality?
Boots Number 5 – Cool Ivory.
61. Blow dry or air dry?
Towel Dry, then Air Dry – Blow drying makes my hair go fluffy.
62. Who is your fashion icon?
Maybe Johnny Depp – I currently rock his scent.
63. Favourite Disney Character?
Robin Hood or Dodger from Oliver and Co.
64. What are you doing tomorrow?
Tomorrow is Tuesday – I will no doubt be complaining about how slow Tuesday is.
65. A movie you laughed the hardest through?
Naked Gun or Anchorman
66. A movie that made you cry?
About Time.
67. If you could sing a duet with someone, who would it be?
Curveball and say someone like Tim Minchin
68. If your life was a song, what would the title be?
The Bemused, The Fun and The Dire.
69. What's your favourite animal?
Monkey – but Dog is a close second.
70. Favourite illustrator?
Ralph Steadman – just pure trippy.
71. A person you want to have coffee with?
The Queen.
72. What country do you wish to visit?
I would love to visit Iceland.
73. Best way to decompress?
Hit the button on the pump that opens the value.
Wow, that list really went on didn't it and halfway through it became apparent it's a female post. But hey we mustered on through and made it out the other side in a much more liberated way than before. I love doing these posts for that very reason, the fun, the randomness and the chance to share and get to know people better.
But I don't like this next part. Picking people. Here we go.
Nyxie Trix
Emily Mae Hood
Anna Reel
Posted by: Ross Category: Blogger Awards	Tags: blog, blogger, blogger clan, Bloggerstribe, blogging, blogvengers, changes, Comment, Fun, Geek, Getting to know me, guest post, Inspiration, me, Media, Monday Motivation, Motivation, Movies, Thanks, Things you might not know about me, Thoughts, Writing
Last night I hosted the first #PizzaMaMind twitter chat hour and it was amazing!
The hour kicked off and I was worried there would be little interaction but the amazing world of Twitter proved me wrong and honestly that hour shot past. I was nonstop and I loved every minute of it. People started dropping in, saying hello and getting involved. There was a lot of people who showed up with the same mindset as myself – wanting to be able to offer a safe place to be open and talk about real things regarding Mental Health. That being said, I didn't want to jump straight into the deep end and ask everyone to open up straight away. I wanted to create the environment, to give people a place of calm and fun. Just to be yourself. The MH talks will begin next time.
My GF said about the hour – "I was worried it was going to be a depressing hour but actually it sounds really positive and helpful. Sometimes it's better to talk to a stranger through a screen than a real person"
And she is right. I've always thought this too – people are worried to open up to friends and family, but a supportive stranger on the internet rules out judgement. We don't know each other, we can just vent and have people understand and be there for you.
Merchandise was spoken about and frankly, that topic exploded. With Gemma taking charge and suggesting some AWESOME suggestions; Pizza Cutters, Plates, Blankets and Plush Toys that smell of Pizza. I've got my work cut out for me now, haven't I?
T-Shirts were a popular pick, as well as hoodies, badges and mugs. Which is awesome.
We also asked for people to set challenges to strive towards for next time. This was a beautiful moment where one person would say something and everyone else came in for support.
This right here (over on the right) is why we are here. Why I wanted to do this. For the caring support of everyone.
I have a lot of work to do now to prepare for next weeks instalment but it's so worth it. I've taken to Twitter this morning to ask for feedback and I've got some ideas floating around for little changes across the panel. Stay tuned for more.
Posted by: Ross Category: #PizzaMaMind, Mental Health	Tags: blog, blogger, blogger clan, Bloggerstribe, blogging, blogvengers, Comment, Emotional, Fun, Inspiration, Media, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Motivation, news, photos, Pizza Ma Mind, Recommendations, Thanks, Writing
Good Omens Review
Good Omens hit Amazon Prime on Friday 31st May and 4 days later this is my review.
6 Minutes to the End of Review.
I'd never heard of Good Omens before Amazon Prime announced they were making a new show. Now like Netflix, I rate Amazon Exclusive shows because of their high production value, their amazing storytelling and genius work. Mix that with a breathtaking trailer, I was sold. I found myself curious to know what this cultural phenomenon was all about and what I had been missing for nearly 30 years.
The book's blurb, in a nutshell, is as followed: "The book is a comedy about the birth of the son of Satan and the coming of the End Times. There are attempts by the angel Aziraphale and the demon Crowley to sabotage the coming of the end times, having grown accustomed to their comfortable surroundings in England."
Firstly I want to say that with all the hope in the world and Twittersphere there will be no spoilers within these words, but as we are at the beginning I can not promise that by the end of this piece the secrets of the story will be as safe as they are now.
If only we knew how this would end, if only we had an accurate prophecy that would steer us in the right direction.
Let's begin, shall we?
I have to begin by praising both Michael Sheen and David Tennant for their amazing portrays of The Angel Aziraphale and The Demon Crowley (respectively) who have started to enjoy life on Earth and over the many years have started to become friends – of sorts.
They are both over the top, larger than life and hilariously sweet characters. As mentioned I haven't read the book so I never had an image of who they should be, but after watching them both – I can't see anyone else playing them. The relationship the two have developed throughout the ages is well put together and has an underlying love as they go from, enemies on opposite sides of the religious divide to understanding each others point of view, to friends who support each other in the game that is much bigger than them. From early on they decide to ease up on their respected jobs, keeping humanity on track or invoking temptation as they realise they are counteracting each other and not making as much of a difference as first intended. So they decide to enjoy life on earth instead. Which involves the fine food of life, the great works of literature, a smart car and a lot of Queen's rock music.
What's not to love?
From the start, the introduction of the world, the clever narration by God and the suggestion that the world was created on the 21st of October 4004 B.C. at quarter past nine in the morning was in my eyes very Douglas Adams. It had the same quirky feel that the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy had and that instantly sold the series to me, from that first episode I was hooked.
The style, the dialogue, the narration. All of it grabbed me and just worked. It's a cool, quirky, science fictional twisted religious tale of good and evil. It takes jabs at the Bible and the stories we know so well. My favourite was just as Noah was loading his Ark, Aziraphale (Angel) was explaining to Crowley (Demon) that the lord almighty was ridding the world of impurity by using a flood. To which Crowley replies with something along the lines of – "That's more of something my lot would do not yours" where Aziraphale tries to make it sound better by saying that in return God if gifting Earth with Rainbows.
Which Seems fair.
I really appreciate this style of comedy, a twist on words. As well as Douglas Adams, it's very Monty Python. The comical aspect of this show doesn't let up either. Even in times of darkness, and I mean it is pretty dark – what with the end of the world and all that. The humour still rolls through it and delivers every time, and with a cast like this how could it not. As mentioned with the amazing Sheen and Tennant, we can also add to the mix; the charming Jon Hamm, the foolishly funny Jack Whitehall, the amazing Anna Maxwell Martin and Oscar Winning Frances McDormand. To name a few.
Honestly, it's a cast that just keeps giving so keep your eyes peeled.
Right, where are we now? Did I mention the superb use of soundtrack? Queen! Crowley's car seemed to only play belters from the British band. Commented on actors and humour – Check. How about the Nun's? No, I'll leave them for you to discover, the same with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse – who I thought was wonderful. You can have those gems to look forward to, and "Dick Turpin", there is a joke coming somewhere trust me.
Overall I really enjoyed this show, it flowed really well and was just put together with so much love and dedication that I bet both Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett (God rest his soul) would both be extremely proud of what Amazon has produced. . . well, they should be. Now I think it is time for me to read the book. I've heard the show is VERY true to the book which is always a great sign.
So time ticks on, the review is coming to an end – as it was predicted, as it shall be. I believe there were no spoilers in this – more like teasers. But that is for you to decide. I hope I've sold it well to you and that you are already loading up Amazon Prime in order to watch it. You will not regret it.
Promise.
End of Review.
Posted by: Ross Category: Geeky	Tags: Amazon, Amazon Prime, blog, blogger, blogger clan, Bloggerstribe, blogging, blogvengers, Books, Comment, Fun, Geek, Good Omens, Inspiration, Media, Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett, news, Real Blogger, Recommendations, Reviews, Thoughts, TV, Writing
May Round-Up
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Month Five is done, dusted and over. Is it too early to mention Christmas? I thought about it the other day – in another five months we will be ready to start embracing the festivities. If it goes as quick as the first five months did we will be sipping hot chocolate and eating Christmas snacks in no time at all.
Ross calm down. Back to the point in hand.
The May Round-Up.
Between the 13th & 19th May was Mental Health Awareness week, which I posted five posts – one a night during the working week to help do my bit for awareness. The links can be found here:
Who is Mental Health?
Mental Health Movement
Hmmm Wait a Moment
I had so such an amazing reaction to all of this, so many supportive comments, shares and a whole lot of love. Which is instantly rewarding, I never really thought I'd get into Mental Health Blogging but this week has really shifted my mindset on the topic and (as mentioned in Mental Health Movement) now I am looking at setting up a support function. Can't wait!
What else is new?
Buddy is settling in, still having a moment every now and then but he is becoming a great member of the family. Though the GF did have a moment the other day where she was worried he was peeing on the floor. Every so often she'd notice a wet patch on the floor by her side of the sofa (yes like every great couple, we have sides of sofa), I dismissed this, saying he's a good boy and at worst case the wet patch is probably where he has a big drink and then sits down with dribbly chops. We thought nothing more of it.
Queue the beloved drama and fruitful woe of the Bathroom situation as it creeps back into our lives – so that wet patch that had Dog Based Blame was discovered again the other day, the GF stood of the rug in the living room to discover again it was wet. As Buddy's name was about to leave her mouth she noticed it. The water droplet from the ceiling onto her nose. . . . The Bathroom is leaking.
I was so angry, so annoyed, after all the drama and hiccups beforehand – after all that money spent on repairing it. It's still not fixed. I took the side of the bath off to find the whole underneath soaked. So as we speak there "Should" be a plumber at our house fixing the shoddy job he first did. What angers me the most it people that don't do their jobs. If you can't successfully plumb and refit a bathroom, don't be a plumber, don't claim you can do it. There are many things I can do in theory, after research and help, but I don't do them because I've never done them. There is a reason I didn't refit and plumb the bathroom.
It's just frustrating as it currently stands it's still not fixed and they have "Been out 3 times" now, but always try and turn it back into our problem and not theirs. So I've had enough of the cowboys. I'm calling in the professionals.
Also had the final suit fitting for my friend's wedding, that date creeps closer and the excitement is brewing. It's going to be such a fun day.
FilmWise I caught John Wick 3: Parabellum at the cinema. It was fun but in my opinion the weakest of the three. I felt they tried to put too much story into this one. The first two worked on a basic simplicity but this one felt like they tried to add too much. I am psyched they announced a 4th in the works and a spin-off for The Continental. Which I love because Ian McShane and that whole idea of this Hotel for Assassins really interests me.
Caught Aladdin the other night too – wasn't fussed beforehand but it was ok you know. Nothing special, very child-friendly and massive sensory overload. But if that's your thing it's worth a watch – personally, I am not a fan of these Disney live-action remakes. Also in a rare moment, the GF and I sat down on Sunday night and watched Now You See Me. This is rare because getting her to watch a film can be tough but it was a really nice night. I'd seen it before and really rate it as a twist you don't see coming and watching her try to guess was so much fun – she really did not see it coming.
I started this post thinking, I didn't think this month's post would be that fleshy, but turns out I have a lot to say. My stats are looking good too – always on the climb and constantly beating last years months. Which isn't tough I guess but every cloud.
Next months post will be even wilder – life is about to get MEGA busy. I'm talking one stag do, two weddings, three birthdays and a concert. Bet you can't wait to hear who I am seeing. But that is all for next month.
Posted by: Ross Category: Monthly Round Up	Tags: Bathroom, blog, blogger, blogger clan, Bloggerstribe, blogging, blogvengers, Cinema, Dogs, Emotional, Fun, Geek, Inspiration, Life experiences, Media, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Monthly Round Up, Motivation, Movies, photos, Pizza Ma Mind, Recommendations, Update, Writing
Game of Thrones Finale Review.
So as Season 8 of Game of Thrones came to an end yesterday the world was left with mixed feeling about what is dubbed the greatest T.V. Show of all time.
This is my take on the end of the Seven Kingdoms Saga – Spoiler Free (ish)
As a fan of GoT's I have to say I have never written anything about it, though in conversation I have used my Film Studies knowledge to bring reason and understanding to the actions of the show. So this post is a first in regards to GoT's but don't let that make my words sound fickle.
The Petition.
Following the aftermath and firey episode of Season 8 – The Bells, a section of the fans were angry with how the season had been rushed and how this episode played out, with the shift in character personalities. Demanding the season be reshoot and remade. As of today, that petition has had over a million signatures. But for me, the idea of a petition is worse than a couple of lacking moments in the season.
I am all for social media, opinions and having your say. But this I think is too far – it's THE biggest show in the world right now, it's off book (they have surpassed the books that are currently written) and it's coming to an end. I feel people are mixing emotions and letting things run away with them. The anger is more because the show that has been a big part of their life for all these years has come to an end and a void will be left. Regardless of how the season played out people would have been angry at it for the wrong reasons. It's becoming a more done thing now, where the results are what was expected and so a recount or do-over is called for. It's happened with Star Wars, with casting choices of Batman and the Joker and even with politics (Brexit).
The idea of not liking results and demanding change is becoming too common and it doesn't work that way.
The Daenerys Situation & Jon's Heritage.
By now you all know Jon's true identity and pretty sure you know what Dany did in "The Bells" – I'll try and keep that one cryptic just in case but Jon wise it's a free for all.
Starting with Jon's parents and true identity, there is a lot of hate floating around asking – why make him a Targaryen if they don't plan to follow it through and give him the Throne. In my eyes, I loved this additional and glad they didn't act on it in such an obvious way. Jon has never wanted the throne. I think it was added to give another layer to Dany's untrust and descent into paranoia and madness, rather than to further Jon's storyline. Jon knew no better than a bastards life, earning respect as a bastard due to his actions, he always rejected leadership and the claim to the throne because he knew he was never that man. He got where he was through sacrifice, hard work and purely against the odds, not because he was entitled.
Where Daenerys was the opposite, she had grown up being the 'IT' girl. Promised the world by misguided lore and prophecies and for her to finally get to the last hurdle and find out of it meant nothing because of this new claim in Jon was stronger just angered her, which was something she always had problems with. She's had signs of anger issues and spoilt kid tendencies since the start. If she didn't get her way it would usually end in death. Even though SHE felt she was doing the right thing, looking back – it's always been questionable. But the fan's never complained then because they liked Dany – yeah she's the strong independent women, but it shows how fickle some fans have been. Dany never had a strong moral code where she would only kill X type of people, in reality, she would kill any type of people if they stood in her way. This time that meant Women and Children and the fans did not like that. I put this hatred down to people's misunderstanding of her capabilities, rather than the "Writers" changing her character.
All good things must come to an end. It's the way of the world.
With this ending, I felt at peace – unlike half the internet, office and the world. I enjoyed it. It rounds off the story of the Starks. Which on reflection is what the show has always been about – they have been our Heroes, it started with them and it's ended with them.
It pulled things together, people were granted their wishes or rewards for what they have been building towards and from the ashes of Kings Landing a new Kingdom was born, a new way of living and potentially a new era for peace. There were a few things I would have done differently in regards to the ending – especially with Grey Worm and the Unsullied but the overall vibe settled everything and put it to bed.
The final few shots of the Starks preparing to become the new versions of themselves I really enjoyed – in fairness Cinematography for the whole season has been amazing and beautiful, I hope we can all agree on that one.
Overall I am satisfied with the whole season, I've loved the show and it's been brilliant from the start. I can not wait to show my kids this in 20 years time and be like . . . . . Get Ready for this.
One day the hate will fade and all that will be left is a story because Tyrion summed it up in such a beautifully poetic statement.
"There's nothing more powerful in the world than a good story. Nothing can stop it. No enemy can defeat it."
Posted by: Ross Category: Film Review	Tags: Art, blog, blogger, blogger clan, Bloggerstribe, blogging, blogvengers, Books, Comment, Ending, FIlm, Finale, Fun, Game of Thrones, Geek, GoT, HBO, Inspiration, me, news, Recommendations, Reviews, Sharing, Starks, Thanks, Thoughts, TV, Writing


Turns out my insurance is cut off at midnight tonight, not the end of the month. In a way, that's a good thing. Now I'll move my appointment scheduled for next week to the following week. Where it will count against my deductible for my new insurance and not for the current insurance.
Next week is already full of things to do.


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<?php

namespace spec\Raspberry;

use Raspberry\GPIO;
use \Mockery;
use PhpSpec\ObjectBehavior;
use Prophecy\Argument;

class GPIOSpec extends ObjectBehavior
{
    private $shell;

    function let() {
        $shell = Mockery::mock('MrRio\ShellWrap');
        $this->beConstructedWith($shell);

        $this->shell = $shell;
    }

    function it_is_initializable()
    {
        $this->shouldHaveType('Raspberry\GPIO');
    }

    function it_throws_exception_when_pin_is_not_an_integer() {
        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetMode('string', GPIO::IN);

        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetMode('1', GPIO::IN);
    }

    function it_throws_excpetion_when_mode_is_invalid() {
        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetMode(26, GPIO::HI);

        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetMode(26, 'test');

        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetMode(26, 5);
    }

    function it_throws_excpetion_when_state_is_invalid() {
        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetState(26, GPIO::IN);

        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetState(26, 'test');

        $this->shouldThrow('\InvalidArgumentException')
            ->duringSetState(26, 5);
    }

    function it_sets_in_mode() {
        $this->shell->shouldReceive('gpio')->once()->with([
            'g' => true
        ], 'mode 1 in')->andReturnSelf();

        $this->setMode(1, GPIO::IN);
    }

    function it_sets_out_mode() {
        $this->shell->shouldReceive('gpio')->once()->with([
            'g' => true
        ], 'mode 1 out')->andReturnSelf();

        $this->setMode(1, GPIO::OUT);
    }

    function it_sets_hi_state() {
        $this->shell->shouldReceive('gpio')->once()->with([
            'g' => true
        ], 'write 1 1')->andReturnSelf();

        $this->setState(1, GPIO::HI);
    }

    function it_sets_low_state() {
        $this->shell->shouldReceive('gpio')->once()->with([
            'g' => true
        ], 'write 1 0')->andReturnSelf();

        $this->setState(1, GPIO::LOW);
    }

    function it_reads_state() {
        $this->shell->shouldReceive('gpio')->once()->with([
            'g' => true
        ], 'read 1');

        $this->readState(1);
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


Sandra Ingerman, MA, is a world-renowned teacher of shamanism and author of Soul Retrieval: Mending the Fragmented Self. Sandra is recognized for bridging ancient cross cultural healing methods into our modern culture addressing the needs of our times.
Feel like something is just off and you just cannot seem to find what is important to you in life anymore, do your days appear to be a process of actions without meaning and you just have no sense of value in a changing world? What is speaking to you; your heart, soul or the peer group around you? Have you had a life event that left you 'changed' or 'empty'? With all attempts to fill your heart and that emptyness no longer work, perhaps it is time to look into your soul and bring it loved and nourished in each moment of your life.


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Logitech Breaks Out Gaming Keyboard, Mice
Doug Olenick ⋅ Published: August 22, 2005
Logitech this fall will start shipping additions to its keyboard, speaker and mice lines, including two input devices and mice fashioned for the gamer market.
The gaming pieces are the G15 keyboard and the G5 and G7 Laser Mouse. Ruben Mookerjee, Logitech's marketing director, said the devices meet the stringent needs of hard-core gamers who require quick response times and personalized keyboard setup to effectively play first-person shooter games.
The wireless G15 has a flip-up LCD and 18 programmable keys, each with three potential settings for a total of 54 keys. The keys are back-lit and the keyboard has a "game mode" that disables the Windows key, a potential problem source for hard-core gamers, Mookerjee said.
The keyboard will ship in October with a $79 suggested retail price
Logitech will ship two gaming mice next month, the G5 and G7. Both feature a gaming grade laser that Mookerjee said is more than capable of keeping up with the demanding gaming world.
The G5 Laser Mouse, Mookerjee said, was developed from the ground up with the gaming community in mind. The mouse incorporates a weight-tuning system that allows users to adjust the mouse's balance to their need. Mookerjee said gamers want to balance their mouse so it lands flat after they lift it to make a move, a constant action for a gamer. The mouse has a removable tray with eight holes, each capable of holding a small weight that looks like a watch battery. The weights, included with the mouse, come in 1.7-gram and 4.5-gram sizes. Logitech discovered a need for a mouse like the G5 when they discovered some gamers were dismantling their mice and adding their own weights, Mookerjee said.
The G5 will ship with a $69 suggested retail price.
The G7 is a wireless model that comes with two rechargeable lithium batteries and a docking station/charger for the mouse. The G7 has a built-in battery indicator light so the gamer knows when to change batteries, and Mookerjee said the batteries can be quickly swapped with no impact on the game being played.
The G7 will carry a $99 suggested retail.
Logitech also introduced several non-gaming keyboards this month that will hit stores in September and October. The Cordless Desktop MX 5000 Laser, $149, features an integrated LCD and a touch-screen control panel for controlling media functions. The Cordless Desktop S510, $99, comes with a remote control and Logitech software for handling a PC's media library. The diNovo Media Desktop Laser, $199, uses Bluetooth networking and Logitech's MediaLife software.
On the speaker side of the business, Logitech has announced the mm50 portable speakers for the iPod and the mm28 flat-panel portable speakers. The mm50 ships this month with a $129 suggested retail price. The four drivers are contained in a single, rectangular chassis with an iPod mount placed in the middle. The iPod is docked to the speakers and can be controlled via an included remote.
The mm28 systems are 1.25 inches deep and can connect to any MP3 or CD player via a standard 3.5mm audio jack. It will cost $7 and ship in September.
Both products can operate on battery power or with an AC adapter.
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Kents Hill School (Maine)
Kent Hills School is located in Maine and it is a private boarding school for high school students. The school is located in the community of Kent Hills which is nearby the state capital of Augusta. This school has been around for nearly 200 years since it first opened its doors in 1824. Kent Hills is an education institution that is rich in history. The organization offers students lots of activities, events and community events. It also offers a dynamic residential life for students. Residential life at Kent is strong and students will experience a wide of variety of activities that revolve around the community and socialization. Every weekend student can travel to Augusta to go out to eat or to go the movies. They can participate in outdoor activities in and around the area and there is a student center available to students as well. The Student Center offers groceries and basic toiletries that students will need while they are on campus. Students can even order items from other stores and have them sent to the Student Center if they are in need. Local events, weekly prayer and faith services and family weekends are just some of the other affairs that take place at Kent Hills Schools.
PO Box 259, Kents Hill, Maine 04349
https://www.kentshill.org/
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