Here are just a few of the events happening around Delaware this weekend! Find Black Friday tax-free shopping hours and locations in Delaware at http://ow.ly/frP2q.
Gather at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand for the annual holiday tree lighting and hometown sing-a-long. It's a Rehoboth Beach tradition! The sing-a-long from 6-7:00pm will feature Singer/Songwriter Doug James and his good friend Mrs. Claus!
The world's most well known holiday story gets a completely new sound – along with a different title – this year at Clear Space! This musical incarnation of the Charles Dickens classic debuted off-Broadway in 1992 and has subsequently played in theatres across the country. Bring the whole family to the theatre this holiday season for a new musical tradition!
Glimpse nineteenth and early twentieth-century holiday entertaining in Eleutherian Mills, the du Pont family ancestral home. The first bus leaves for the exhibit at 10 a.m. and the last bus at 3:30 p.m.
An annual tradition celebrating the season through interpretive scenes from classic literature.
Bring the kids of all ages because these are not your typical small size Christmas trains, the locomotives here are can be over 36" long and can weigh upwards of 40 pounds. Garden scale trains are meant to be run outside in large backyard layouts but the AMC Museum has room in the big hangar to let you enjoy them in warmth and comfort rain or shine.
Indulge in the sugary delights of the Dover Downs Chocolate Festival featuring cooking demonstrations, photos with Santa, and live entertainment.
This year's Parade will feature: local celebrities and dignitaries, marching and string bands, community organizations, floats and attractions, your favorite cartoon characters and the Star of the Show - Santa Claus! The parade will proceed up Market Street and stop briefly at the Grandstand which will be located at 10th Street and then end at 11th and Market.
Be sure to bring your camera and have Santa pose for pictures with your family during this 1½-hour round-trip to Ashland. Reservations are recommended. Buy tickets online.


blerg - What if everything you ever wanted came in a ROCKET CAN?
Oh, if only Liz Lemon was a real person.
Tina Fey is real, and they look an awful lot alike.
Have you seen the Tina Fey "Entertainment Weekly" cover?
I am totally celebrity crushing over Liz Lemon after watching Season 1 on Netflix. It's more of a crush that I want to BE her than it is to DO her. I can't wait to watch Season 2 now...I just finished Season 1 last night.
I'm gathering from the Season 2 summary that they're going to try Jack and Liz as a couple, and I REALLLLLY hope they don't. I kinda like characters like that...ones that everyone thinks they should get together but they never do. Bones and Booth are like that on Bones, and I hope they never write them together as a couple, either.
Jack.. Donaghy? Oh.. no no no. He's a great foil for her, but they didn't try for romance. But, if anything Season 2 is as good or better than Season 1.
Oh, and I REALLY want my hair to look like hers!


This is the feedback thread for those of you who are testing the SEAT Ateca car for us as part of our latest MadeForMums product test.
You should all have received your car by now (or it's speeding its way to you right now!). Please have fun testing it out with your family (and please refer to the document we have sent you about what to look for when you take it out on the road).
Please also take some pictures of your family in the car.
1. What did you think of SEAT Ateca when you first received it? What did your children think?
2. What is it like to drive?
4. What do you think of the technology features (eg the 'full link' technology, the wireless charger, the electric tailgate etc)?
6. Would you recommend the SEAT Ateca to another parent?
The Seat Ateca is a new SUV that's designed with modern parents in mind. It's been given a 5-star rating by What Car? and, according to Top Gear, is sharp-looking, well finished, with lots of room, and useful tech – including wireless charging, hands-free boot opening, parking assist and welcome lighting.
My first impression was, that for a big car, (or certainly bigger than I usually drive) it was smooth, quiet and definitely handled well on the narrow, winding lanes and our steep Devon hills. There is loads of space within the car and the boot, for extra children, the dog and all the kit that my car is always full of!
My husband has been wooed (as have I) by the 'tech' and within a few minutes he had both our iPhones paired with the bluetooth. I have really enjoyed chatting as drive to friends and family via Apple CarPlay. Just saying 'call mum' and it all just happens like magic! Using my Spotify playlist has also been a treat on long journeys.
The model we are testing is 4 wheel drive and I have to say it is completely fun to drive. The car is surprisingly nippy for a diesel engine and I actually, really enjoy 'the drive' - normally I see driving as a chore, just getting me or the children from A to B, but driving the Ateca is impressive. The range-topping Xcellence trim has an easy to use sat-nav, a DAB radio, heated seats, a reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers and dusk-sensing LED lights.
I have to report that the rear parking camera is a godsend and I'm not sure how I will manage without it, the little lines that show you where to place the wheels/steering wheel are just awesome and I can now park efficiently in a space without 'effing and jeffing'. I love those magical windscreen wipers that spring into action when it rains, along with the heated seats - this gadget has ensured that I have a 'hot botty' (I have a 'niggly' lower back and the warmth - along with the huge comfortable seats - makes my drive so warm and toasty!) AND the automatic headlights that light up as soon as I enter a dark tunnel are so clever, but, best of all, we have all our favourite DAB radio stations stored - so everyone is happy!
The boot is huge, lots of space for the weekly food shopping or for suitcases when travelling for all the family. There is also plenty of legroom. Our German Shepherd dog enjoys sitting in the footwell of the passenger seat and there is still plenty of space for human legs alongside her! The doors all have pockets and there are lots of cup holders plus a secret space to hide stuff under the drivers seat. There is storage space in the front central arm rest and a glove box that is a fair size. There is a nifty shelf area for your phone and media ports.
Where do I start? We have all been won over by the Seat Ateca infotainment. We are a family of iPhone users and linking our phones via bluetooth or the media cable using Apple CarPlay has been child's play. What a great bit of kit! The children had it all 'sussed' very quickly and there are arguments as to who will be 'co-pilot' sat in the front seat using the touch screen, playing DJ for the trip to school and home again.
The electric tail gate and virtual pedal is especially handy when you are juggling bags, kit and children!
Charlie - best bit - "The Seat Ateca infotainment (touchscreen) system - it is easy to use and it's good that it links to my iPhone as well as my mum and dads. I also like the variety of DAB radio stations."
Lexi - best bit - "I love it all!! Can we keep it? I especially love the way it lights the pavement up at night under the mirrors - it's like being on the stage, stage lighting for the Seat Ateca! Mum says it's called the welcome light silhouette. But really it's the best car I have ever been in. Thank you for letting us try it out for you."
Funnily enough I have recommended the car to pretty much everyone I meet!
I met a retired gentleman today who stopped me in the car park to say he had one on order but could he have a look at the model I was parking. I explained to him that I was testing it and how impressed I was with the SUV. He said he was buying it for his wife as she had really liked the car, when they had gone out on a test drive. He said he was having to wait a quite awhile for the one he had ordered but he was very excited!
I so wish I had had this car when my children were smaller - all the 'stuff' you transport when they are tiny - travel cots, buggy's etc... would have fitted in easily.
I have to say this car really gets you noticed. I've seen folk do a double take, I have watched people walk around the car in car parks and my friends all love it!
And yes, I would also like to add - "Can we keep it?"
A few of our photos. It wouldn't let me upload them with my post above - I don't know why?
Day 2 - School run!
Day 1 - I'm in love!
Day 3 - Apple CarPlay in action!
Day 4 - Charlie multi-tasking - sorting out the sounds and opening the sunroof!
Day 5 - Using the electric tail gate!
My two on their first ride in the Ateca. "mum this car is sic!' which apparently is good and doesn't mean unwell! They love being in a car that they can be proud of (rather than the embarrassment of turning up to everything in my 14 year Golf). Their favourite feature so far is the spot light that lights up the ground as you get out in the dark. It's very cool.
Just picked the kids up from school and another mum commented on my new car 'is that the new Ateca?' I had to 'fess up that it wasn't permanent but just on loan She wanted to know all about it and already knew about the electric boot and the blue tooth features. We stood talking about how marvellous it was for about 20 minutes, our kids were not best pleased!
What did you think of SEAT Ateca when you first received it?
1. What did your children think? They were sooooooo excited to be chauffered around in a brand spanking new car. They hate my usual car (very old and unreliable) so this was such a treat, it was like Christmas! It did take quite a lot of explaining that it wasn't permanent and that we were supposed to be testing it. My 10 year thought that meant seeing how fast it would go! My 6 year old thought that meant listening to every pre programmed radio station via the touch screen.
2. What is it like to drive? Great. I have never driven a 4x4 before and I loved being up high. It felt like I was king of the road. I also thought that being a diesel model it would be slow to get going but it was really zippy and excellerated quickly. I loved having more space. Not just to fit in the shopping or the kids scooters or musical instruments but also feeling more spacious in the seat, it just felt more comfortable and luxurious.
3. What do you think of the space inside the car (the legroom in the rear seats, the space in the boot etc) Very spacious and roomy. I have never driven a big car and I was surprised how much I enjoyed the space.
4. What do you think of the technology features (eg the 'full link' technology, the wireless charger, the electric tailgate etc)? Loved all of the tech. My favourites were the rear view parking camera, which was a godsend with a car that I was initially nervous of parking but it made it very easy to navigate even into tight spaces. I also found the electric tailgate super useful as I usually find myself fumbling with keys and dropping shopping when trying to get everything out of the boot. Even the simple, small things like the bluetooth and hands free phone were great and new to me. These are definitely things I will be looking to have as standard in my next car.
5. of your family in the car (to upload a pic, click the little camera icon at the top right of the 'Add your reply' box) What do your children like most about the car? Please post up the picture(s)They absolutely loved the spotlight that lights up the pavement as you open the door in the dark. It is very cool I have to admit. They loved being driven in such a cool car that they could be proud of.
6. Would you recommend the SEAT Ateca to another parent? Yes and I have already. I was talking to a mum at the school gates today chatting for ages about it. She seemed to know more than me about all the tech. It definitely is a head turning car.
What did you think of the SEAT Ateca when you first received it? What did your children think?
I thought it looked fantastic; chunky, tough and sleek all at the same time. When the man from SEAT was going through everything with me, I was blown away by the sheer number of technological features! My little boy, William who is three, thought it looked "cool", which is high praise coming from him as he's very hard to please.
Fun! During the time we've had the Ateca, it has handled everything we've thrown at it with effortless finesse and (I can't think of a more descriptive word than this) ooomph!
What did you think of the space inside the car (the legroom in the rear seats, the space in the boot etc.)?
It's really lovely to be able to sit in the back and feel as though you've got as much room as you would have in the front. Both my husband and I are tall and often feel cramped in cars, especially for headroom, but not in the Ateca. At 18 weeks pregnant, it was nice to have plenty of space for my bump too😊.
What did you think of the technology features (e.g. the 'full link' technology, the wireless charger, the electric tailgate etc.)?
I was astounded - I genuinely didn't realise that all these types of technology in a car existed. As a self-confessed technophobe, when the man from SEAT was demonstrating all the features to me I was dubious about whether I'd cope with them, and was half thinking that it would have to be my other half who tried them all out. However, I have absolutely loved them!
The keyless entry and electric tailgate make life so much easier, especially with a child and lots of bags in tow.
Every single time we've driven the car, we have hooked up our iPhones and used the charger and the Bluetooth technology; it's just so much better than fiddling around with CD players!
What do your children like most about the car?
William has loved being able to press a button and ring Daddy through the car (he also finds it highly amusing to disconnect him as well!) and we have had lots of family conference calls which has been lovely.
He has also loved the off-road driving profile;we had heaps of fun tackling the muddy country lanes and splashing through lots of puddles.
Unfortunately, he wasn't a fan of having his photo taken!
Would you recommend the SEAT Ateca to another parent?
Without a doubt! Before this experience I hadn't heard of the SEAT Ateca. Now I feel that the Ateca would be top of my wish list for my next car - hopefully in the next 12 months. It's a fabulous car and I would commend it to anyone. Additionally, I feel that I am also much better acquainted with the SEAT brand and a much higher opinion of it.
Thank you all for your brilliant feedback. Really great to see how much you all enjoyed this product test!


Owen Beverly is INDIANOLA, the culmination of this rare upbringing and a career of performing and writing music all over the world in a variety of endeavors. With a multi-year stopover in Charleston, South Carolina behind him, Beverly moved to New York City and spent years as a touring member of Danish indie-pop act, Oh Land. After six years living in Brooklyn, Owen found himself called back to the South and his roots. The love of the land, the old stories of love and heartbreak, the fierce tenacity of life in the midst of hardship, sorrow, and joy break out in INDIANOLA'S music.
Check out videos from Indianola's Southwest Airlines Porch Session in the gallery below.


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CV girls 12th, boys 14th at sub-sections
Dale Butler
Posted: Nov. 14, 2007, 6:37 a.m.
Cousins Victoria and Angela Medina limited their training leading up to the Sac-Joaquin Sub-Section Division III cross country championships on Nov. 3 due to shin splints.
"For them to come out and run like they did, I'm definitely impressed," Hawks coach Mike Reynolds said. "They were hurting."
The Medinas led the varsity girls to a 12th-place finish at the 32-team event in Frogtown, which is located on the Calaveras County Fairgrounds near Angels Camp. Valley Oak League rivals Sonora, East Union and Weston Ranch took fifth, eighth and 10th, respectively. Del Oro won the title, followed by Placer and Union Mine.
Victoria took 93rd with a time of 26:50 on the 3-mile course. Angela placed 112th in 30:32.
Teammates Madalyn Khut, Susy Briseno and Brianna Gamboa took 94th (27:23), 100th (28:01) and 108th (29:21).
"This is the first time we've had a full varsity team," Reynolds said. "We were competitive."
On the varsity boys side, the Hawks placed 14th in the team standings. League rivals Sonora, Weston Ranch, Oakdale and East Union took fifth, seventh, 16th and 17th, respectively. Del Oro, Placer and Union Mine finished 1-2-3.
Rodolfo Reynoso placed a team-best 61st (19:13). The senior started to fade when confronted by hills 1-mile into the race.
"Rudy was the closest (to qualifying for sections)," Reynolds said. "He ran well. I have no complaints."
Teammates Juan Martinez, Rigel Smart, Jesse Ramirez, Jonathan Burgos, Jose Reyes and Joaquin Lopez placed 74th (19:41), 103rd (20:48), 111th (21:26), 116th (21:53), 149th (24:36) and 162nd (28:17), respectively.
"I have a lot of young guys," Reynolds said. "I look for them to be stronger next year and the year after."

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Georgia absentee voting: Rep. Barry Fleming's House Bill 270 needs fixing
Jonathan / February 16, 2021
If changes aren't made to give a more reasonable deadline and allow emergency applications, legislators should reject HB 270
By Jonathan Grant
@Brambleman
Georgia House Bill 270 is designed to fix a problem of an untenable deadline for local election officials to mail out absentee ballots. Currently, county registrars and absentee ballot clerks are required to accept absentee ballot requests up to the Friday before an election. The turnaround time is supposed to be two days, according to current law (Georgia Code 21-2-385). Since election offices are assumed to be closed on weekends, that creates a time squeeze, especially since the law further states that no absentee ballot shall be mailed (or issued) on the day prior to a primary or election.
This has created what seems an absurdity, one that causes pressure, stress, and confusion among both elections officials and voters.
County folks want to cure this problem. It's one of the priorities of Association County Commissioners Georgia. And that means there's a good deal of clout behind it. The AJC's Legislative Navigator gives the bill a 66% chance of passage, although its trajectory has been zig-zaggy so far. It is on the Rules calendar, which means it could be up for a vote on the House Floor in the next day or so.
Its main sponsor is Republican Rep. Barry Fleming of Harlem, who happens to be a county attorney kind of guy and a major player in the General Assembly. He chairs the House Special Committee on Election Integrity, having stepped away from heading the powerful Judiciary Committee to run this new thing, which is, unfortunately, the child of Trumpian lies about widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. So much to say, so little time.
Unlike dozens of his fellow GOP legislators, Fleming hasn't been loudly spreading election disinformation, but he is a loyal team player and takes a dim and partisan view of absentee ballots. He writes:
Democrats are relying on the always-suspect absentee balloting process to inch ahead in Georgia and other close states. If elections were like coastal cities, absentee balloting would be the shady part of town down near the docks you do not want to wander into because the chance of being shanghaied (sic) is significant. Expect the Georgia Legislature to address that in our next session in January.
It should be noted that Fleming once helped make an election disappear and also got himself tangled up in this, so he bears watching, especially since his new committee is stacked heavily with Republican members, which is the status quo under the Gold Dome.
HB 270 and its problems
What HB 270 would do is move the deadline up a week, to the Friday ten days before the election. Using 2020 as an example, the deadline for elections offices to receive absentee ballots was Oct. 30. Had HB 270 been in effect, the deadline would have been Oct. 23. The proposed law also gives counties a three-day deadline to mail out ballots, to wit: "No absentee by mail ballot shall be issued or mailed after the close of business on the Wednesday before the primary, election, or runoff."
While HB 270 addresses a real problem and may be considered simply a housekeeping measure with bi-partisan support (after it was tweaked in committee) it will have a suppressive effect. During a hearing on the measure, an ACLU representative told committee members that, in the 2020 cycle, more than 30,000 voters had requested absentee ballots during the the week before Election Day and cast those ballots successfully. Many potential votes could fall through the cracks. Flaw or feature? You be the judge.
Republican members of the committee were of the opinion that people should get their requests for absentee ballots in early. This, of course, is a consensus opinion. Get it done! Still, based on what I've seen, Georgia's deadline for absentee ballots would be one of the earliest in the nation. A better deadline would be the Monday of the week before the election, to allow weekend mail to come in. And yes, by this time, the voter would be well-advised to not return the ballot by mail, but to use a ballot drop box. And on that point, the General Assembly should not ban drop boxes, which some Republican legislators want to do, which is transparently suppressive.
There's another bothersome thing. HB 270 seems to create a conflict with another section of the Georgia Code. The language of the current version states: "Except as provided in Code Section 21-2-385, all absentee by mail ballot applications must be received by the board of registrars or absentee ballot clerk no later than 5:00 P.M. on the second Friday before the primary, election, or runoff."
Among other things, Code Section 21-2-385 allows voters to apply in person for an absentee ballot. Paragraph (c) states:
When an elector applies in person for an absentee ballot, after the absentee ballots have been printed, the absentee ballot may be issued to the elector at the time of the application therefor within the confines of the registrar's or absentee ballot clerk's office if such application is made during the advance voting period as provided in subsection (d) of this Code section or may be mailed to the elector, (emphasis added) depending upon the elector's request.
In-person requests are still allowed under another section of the Code … or are they? Some clean-up is required–I hope in favor of allowing in-person requests. Critics of the bill have pointed out that it has no provision to provide ballots to voters who have an emergency, such as an illness or injury that requires hospitalization just before the election.
I'm old enough to remember how Gov. Brian Kemp had to go into Covid quarantine just before the election last fall, requested an absentee ballot on the Friday before the election, received said ballot on Monday, and deposited it in a drop box on Election Day.
While its proponents may say this bill, or current law, provides safeguards to protect voters' rights, I'm not seeing it.Why outlaw last-minute requests, or leave fulfillment to the discretion of individual county employees when the language to permit such requests could be explicitly stated in the law?
This problem could be ameliorated by changing Code Section 21-2-385 to specifically allow emergency applications during the last week of early voting, and to allow those applications to be delivered to the Board of Elections office by a close family member.
If changes aren't made to give a more reasonable deadline and allow emergency applications, Georgia legislators should reject HB 270.
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After the success of the taster session of this workshop at London Writers' Week, playwright, Freddie Machin is back with his practical session on taking your work from stage to screen. This time, he'll be working with a smaller, more intimate group – so please book early to secure your spot!
From Stage to Screen is a one-off workshop which will explore the challenges presented in writing for these two different media. Drawing on the experience of adapting his debut stage play for screen, Freddie will lead participants through a series of exercises that will engage the visual imagination, highlight good structure, and encourage brevity in your writing.
Who's it for: this course is open to writers of all levels.
Not a member yet but want to take advantage of the 20% discount on workshop bookings? Read more about joining and sign up and for around the price of a coffee here.
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Jack Russell Terrier Dog Breed Information and Personality Traits
Consider the personality traits of the Jack Russell terrier as this breed is not for everyone. The energetic Jack Russell needs lots of exercise, is vocal and because of its hunting instinct, has the urge to explore, resulting in a tendency to wander.
Jack Russell Terrier at a glance
Training cannot eliminate the hunting instinct from the Jack Russell. This dog instinctively sees the family cat or hamster as prey.
Exercise Requirements: 40 minutes/day
Energy Level: Very energetic
Longevity Range: 13-15 yrs.
Tendency to Drool: Low
Tendency to Bark: High
Tendency to Dig: High
Characteristics: Double coat, flat, hard coat
Colors: White, white with black or tan markings
AKC Classification: Terrier
UKC Classification: Terrier
The Jack Russell terrier comes in three different coat types: smooth, broken and rough (coarse, longer straight hair). All the coats tend to shed. Jack Russells are white with black or tan markings.
The breed has a compact, muscular body. The Jack Russell Terrier Club of America standard calls for dogs to be from 10 to 15 inches in height, whereas the AKC standard calls for a smaller range of 12 to 14 inches. JRTCA show dogs are classified into one of two groups based on size, 10 to 12 1/2 inches and over 12 1/2 to 15 inches.
The Jack Russell terrier is a happy, energetic dog with a strong desire to work. This breed is most happy when given companionship and a job to do. Digging is normal for a Jack Russell, especially if he decides it is his job to free your yard from rodents! Hunting ability is bred into them; it is their nature. The desire to hunt combined with a high energy level makes training a must for the Jack Russell. You will never win a battle of wills with a Jack Russell.
Because he is a baying terrier, the Jack Russell can be vocal. However, these dogs are alert and make good watchdogs. The breed is naturally assertive and may not tolerate young children or other animals in the home. They especially can be aggressive toward other dogs.
Given the personality of the Jack Russell, this breed is not for everyone. The hunting instinct cannot be trained out of the breed. These dogs instinctively see the family cat or hamster as prey. Some may be able to learn to get along with other pets if brought into the home as a puppy, but a potential guardian needs to consider the possibilities beforehand.
The Jack Russell terrier needs lots of exercise and a home with a large fenced yard is best. The Jack Russell has an urge to explore and hunt and will wander off; many have been trapped for days in underground culverts and dens. If kept indoors, daily brisk walks are a must!
The Jack Russell also enjoys going along on a hike or a long game of fetch. This is not the breed for you if you prefer a dog who will sit peacefully on the couch all day.
The Jack Russell terrier is a true working terrier. The breed takes its name from the Reverend John Russell, who bred one of the finest strains of terriers for working fox in England. The Jack Russell is a baying terrier, meaning the dog should flush out the fox with his steady barking but is never to kill his prey. The Jack Russell has been strictly bred for hunting since its beginning in the early 1800s.
Because of their broad genetic make-up, there is some variance in the standard of Jack Russell terriers. In fact, disagreement about leg length has caused the breed to be divided into separate breeds in England, where the longer legged dogs are called Parson Jack Russell terriers and the shorter legged dogs are called simply Jack Russell terriers.
In America, despite the greater popularity of the short legged dogs, the long legged dogs are the breed officially recognized as the Jack Russell terrier. The breed has been popular with the horse crowd for years.
Media exposure, especially the popularity of "Moose," the terrier who plays "Eddie" on the television show "Frasier," and "Soccer," who stars in the children's show "Wishbone," have catapulted the breed to popularity.
The Jack Russell terrier is a newer member of the AKC terrier group, but that membership came amid protests from fanciers who feared AKC recognition was not good for the breed. The result is that two national associations exist for the breed, the original Jack Russell Terrier Club of America, and the newer AKC recognized Jack Russell Terrier Association of America.


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Stewart Kenny, co-founder and ex-CEO of Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, has criticized the company, as well as the entire industry, for its inadequate response to the persistent issue of problem gambling. Kenny stepped down from his position as CEO in 2002 but has always been an advocate for dealing with problem gambling by using stricter measures.
The former CEO encouraged the industry to employ measures that could effectively help keep gamers from betting huge sums of money online. Kenny has been in the industry for more than 40 years. According to him, there should be mandatory limits on the amount that can be gambled online. Additionally, there should also be a cooling-off period before any changes are introduced.
Kenny believes this course of action could help keep Internet gamblers from losing large amounts of money over just a single gambling session. He also said if the industry really has the desire to deal with problem gambling, it should be fine with the suggestion. The former Power Paddy CEO also mentioned that voluntary deposit limits do not work, and it is already time for mandatory limits to be imposed.
The industry has already been criticized by a Paddy Power executive because of the way it deals with problem gambling. Last year, another Paddy Power former CEO, Breon Corcoran, expressed his support for the initiators of the huge crackdown on the fixed-odds betting terminals. Corcoran said that the maximum stake, which is £100, should be reduced to £10. The gaming machines, with their high speeds and high limits, have long been criticized for being extremely addictive.
Kenny was one of the co-founders of Paddy Power, now called Paddy Power Betfair. His intention was to establish a business that would be able to compete with the major British bookmakers. During that time, these British bookmakers had 20 percent of the Irish market. Between 2002 and 2003, he served as the chairman of the group. He was also the company's nonexecutive director until August 2016.
Gambling operators are currently facing crackdowns in both the retail and digital fields. Because of this, Paddy Power Betfair just made an announcement that it would add £20 million to its marketing budget. At present, the company spends £300 million every year for the promotion of its gambling brands. With the increasing regulatory pressure, Paddy Power Betfair seeks to boost and cement its market share. Its competition with rivals in the industry, such as Ladbrokes Coral, William Hill, and bet366, also contributes to the company's decision.
Paddy Power Betfair has recently reported its 2017 financial results. The company was able to increase its revenue by 13 percent. The EBITDA also increased by 18 percent. Despite the increase in 2017, the company's growth was still at a slower rate than in the previous year.
Paddy Power was founded in 1988, and, at the time, the company had 42 shops. In 2000, the company established its first website. A couple of years later, following the opening of multiple shops in Northern Ireland, Paddy Power acquired the popular operator, SportsBet. Paddy Power became Paddy Power Betfair after it merged with Betfair in 2016. Paddy Power Betfair was the first to introduce the "cash-out" concept and was also the first in the field to create a mobile app. At present, the company operates 365 betting shops all over the United Kingdom and has become well-known for promoting itself by offering odds associated with controversial issues.


Formerly known as the Imperial Blades, this storied and ancient organization is now all but forgotten in the Empire's present state of decay. Originally, they were a faction of the Akaviri army which had invaded Tamriel in ancient times, partly to hunt down and destroy dragons — their original sole calling. They eventually found their way into the service of the Dragonborn Emperors. As the bodyguards of the Septim Dynasty, they were known far and wide throughout the Empire and beyond as a type of Imperial Secret Service, responsible only to the Emperor himself.
The downfall of the Blades as a prestigious organization began with their failure to protect the last Uriel Septim at the end of the Third Era, when he was slain in the catacombs beneath the Imperial Dungeon in Cyrodiil by assassins from the Mythic Dawn, servants of the Daedric Prince Mehrunes Dagon. Even their successful protection of Septim's heretofore unknown heir Martin Septim and his subsequent self-sacrifice (which ended the Oblivion Crisis) did not save them from eventual decimation by the Thalmor nor their present obscurity.
Now reduced to two veteran members, however talented and dedicated, the Blades are desperate to regain their numbers and to defend the Tamrielic Empire — and mankind — from both the Thalmor and, now, the resurgent threat of Alduin and the Dragons.
The present-day Blades have no known allies, although apparently one survivor has been dwelling in the secretive labyrinth known as 'The Ratway', underneath the eastern city of Riften, with the abeyance of the Thieves' Guild there. They stand far apart from the only other organization known to delve into the lore of the Dragonborn — the Greybeards — and will not brook truck with them. As for the Greybeards, they will not welcome the Blades to High Hrothgar for several reasons: their violent history of genocide against Dragonkind; their known hostility towards their monastic philosophy; the fact that their high priest, the dragon Paarthurnax, dwells nearby upon the The Throat of the World and would be endangered by their presence.
The Blades formerly headquartered in the far north of Cyrodiil, at a mountaintop fortress known as Cloud Ruler Temple. This was destroyed by the Thalmor during their assault on the Empire in the Great War. The last surviving Blades, with the help of the Dragonborn, have established a suitable new headquarters at the Sky Haven Temple, which contains the legendary artefact mural Alduin's Wall.
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KEEPING UP WITH THE KEENANS: DEPENDENT CONTRACTORS ENTITLED TO 26 MONTH NOTICE PERIOD
Cassandra Da Re
In Keenan v Canac Kitchens Ltd.,[1] the Ontario Court of Appeal awarded damages in lieu of 26 months' notice to two dependent contractors. The decision offers insight into the nature of dependent contractors and the circumstances in which they may be entitled to such lengthy notice periods on termination.
Mr. and Mrs. Keenan initially worked for Canac Kitchens Ltd. as employees. Mr. Keenan joined Canac in 1976 as a kitchen cabinet installer and became a foreman in 1983. Mrs. Keenan was hired on as a foreman in 1983. In 1987, the Keenans were told that they would carry on their work as contractors and that the following changes would be made to their job responsibilities:
they would pay installers directly;
they would be held responsible for any damage to cabinets that occurred in transit; and
they would be paid for each unit installed, as before, except the amount would be increased to reflect the fact that they were paid in gross, without deductions for taxes, employment insurance and CPP.
This working relationship continued to be the status quo and the Keenans worked almost exclusively for Canac until 2007, when they began doing work for one of Canac's competitors. In 2009, Canac terminated the Keenans' contracts without notice or pay in lieu of notice.
The Keenans commenced a claim for wrongful dismissal. The trial judge held that the Keenans were dependent, rather than independent, contractors and ordered Canac to pay both Mr. and Mrs. Keenan damages in lieu of 26 months' notice. Canac appealed on two grounds: first, that the Keenans did not exhibit sufficient exclusivity to be characterized as dependent contractors; and second, that the Keenans' awards of 26 months' notice were not appropriate.
Issue 1: Characterizing the Keenans
To determine whether a worker is an employee, dependent contractor or independent contractor, Ontario courts apply the two-step analysis from McKee v Reid's Heritage Homes Ltd.:[2]
Is the worker a contractor or employee?
This step involves a multi-factor, contextual analysis that looks to the "total relationship" of the parties.[3]
For a detailed discussion of the factors considered in characterizing a worker as an employee or independent contractor, see "Employee or Independent Contractor (Self-Employed)?"[4]
If the worker is a contractor, is he or she independent or dependent?
This step involves consideration of the contractor's degree of exclusivity.
According to McKee, a contractor's degree of exclusivity will be determinative of the dependent contractor relationship.[5] In other words, a contractor working exclusively for a person or company will likely be characterized as a dependent contractor.
In the second branch of the McKee analysis, the Court considered the "full history" of the Keenans' relationship with Canac.[6] The Court did not get hung up on the fact that nearly 30% of the Keenans' revenues were attributable to Canac's competitor at the time of termination, instead it emphasized that the substantial majority of the Keenans' work continued to be done for Canac after 2007 and that approximately 97.5% of the Keenans' income, between 1987 and 2007, relate to work performed for Canac. The Court upheld the trial court's finding of exclusivity and its characterization of the Keenans as dependent contractors.
Issue 2: Assessing the Appropriate Notice Period
Like employees, dependent contractors are entitled to reasonable notice on termination. Once it was confirmed that the Keenans were dependent contractors, it became necessary to assess whether the notice periods that they were awarded at trial were appropriate.
The Court stated that "the reasonable notice period is a case-specific determination and there is no absolute upper limit on what constitutes reasonable notice," but acknowledged that "generally only exceptional circumstances will support a notice period in excess of 24 months."[7] The Court then considered the Keenans' respective ages (Mr. Keenan was 63 and Mrs. Keenan was 61), their respective lengths of service (32 years for Mr. Keenan and 25 for Mrs. Keenan), the supervisory character of their positions, and their reliance on income from Canac to support themselves during the entirety of their working lives. Despite the failure of the trial judge to explicitly indicate that the circumstances were "exceptional," the Court upheld the trial-level decision and stated that the circumstances justified awards of damages in lieu of 26 months' notice.
Takeaways for Employers
Determining whether a worker is an employee, dependent contractor, or independent contractor can be highly fact-specific. Employers must remember that exclusivity is not assessed using a "snapshot" approach. In this case, the level of exclusivity at the time of termination was not determinative of the characterization of the relationship. The total history of the parties must be kept in mind in assessing exclusivity and whether a contractor is dependent. As in Keenan, failure to correctly characterize an employment relationship may lead to substantial liability on termination.
It is imperative that employers take care when arranging and terminating worker relationships. If you are unsure about the nature of your workers and their potential entitlements on termination, it is best to seek the advice of an employment lawyer.
Cassandra Da Re is a Corporate and Commercial Leasing Lawyer at Dale & Lessmann LLP, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, a full service business law firm. To speak to Cassandra please call 416-369-7843 or send an email message to her at cdare@dalelessmann.com.
[1] 2016 ONCA 79 ("Keenan").
[2] 2009 ONCA 916 ("McKee") at para 34.
[3] 671122 Ontario Ltd. v Sagaz Industries, [2001] 2 S.C.R. 983 at para 46.
[4] Available at http://www.dalelessmann.com/news/blog/employee-or-independent-contractor....
[5] McKee at para 34.
[6] Keenan at para 25.
[7] Ibid at para 30, citing Lowndes v Summit Ford Sales Ltd. [2006] O.J. No 13 (C.A.) at para 11.


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Benjamin T. Richardson,  (né le 21 septembre 1975) est un photographe et producteur de télévision anglais. Il est surtout connu pour son travail sur les films Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), Wind River (2017) et These Who Wish Me Dead (2021), ainsi que la série limitée Mare of Easttown (2021), qui lui a valu une nomination aux Primetime Emmy Awards.

Jeunesse
Richardson est né en Angleterre et a fréquenté l'école de Bournemouth, suivie du programme de diplôme en arts médiatiques de l' Université Royal Holloway de Londres.

Carrière
Richardson est directeur de la photographie. Trois de ses films, Beasts of the Southern Wild, Happy Christmas et Wind River ont été présentés en première au Sundance Film Festival. Beasts of the Southern Wild a également été nominé pour quatre Oscars lors de la 85e cérémonie des Oscars, dont une nomination pour le meilleur film. Son court métrage Seed a remporté le prix du meilleur court métrage d'animation au  2010.

Les Bêtes du sud sauvage
Richardson a rencontré le réalisateur Benh Zeitlin à Prague en 2004 et a ensuite collaboré avec lui pour le court métrage Glory at Sea en 2008. Lors de la pré-production de Beasts of the Southern Wild, Richardson a tourné une bobine de test qui a convaincu les financiers de l'approuver comme directeur de la photographie pour le film.

Beasts of the Southern Wild a fait ses débuts au Festival du film de Sundance 2012 où Richardson a remporté le prix d'excellence en cinématographie. Pour son travail sur le film, il a également remporté le Film Independent's Spirit Awards de la meilleure photographie et a été nominé pour plusieurs prix, dont un prix Camerimage et un prix Satellite.

Filmographie

Films

Télévision

Récompenses et nominations

 Associations notables

Emmy Awards aux heures de grande écoute

Prix de la Société américaine des cinéastes

Film Independent's Spirit Awards

Récompenses satellites

Notes et références

Liens externes

Naissance en 1975

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You won't mistake our shutters for those plastic, big-box store shutters; our shutters are beefy! The Peter Patrick shutter set consists of one pair of shutters constructed from a heavy-duty recycled wood material suited for exterior exposure. Boards are grooved and not individual pieces for ease of maintenance. All shutters come pre-primed, ready for the paint of your choice. Included is our standard, non-operable mounting hardware set consisting of four (two per shutter) polycarbonate L-brackets which support the top and bottom of each shutter for a concealed appearance.


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Q: What am I missing in this simple Bash script? #!/bin/bash
#Toggle Script

# $dirserver/A  -> $dirproject/{trunk|branches}/A

if [[ "$1" == "dw" || -z "$1" ]]; then
        echo "[+] Delete old link ( $dirserver/A )... "
        rm "$dirserver/A"
    if [[ "$(readlink -f $dirserver/A)" == *"branches"* ]]; then
                ln -s "$dirproject/trunk/A" "$dirserver/A"
                echo "[+] Done. You are now in TRUNK"
    else
                ln -s "$dirproject/branches/A" "$dirserver/A"
                echo "[+] Done. You are now in BRANCH."

    fi
fi

Expected functionality: Do toggle between symlinks, BRANCH or TRUNK .
Error: ./toggle.sh dw Always end in BRANCH.
Notes: No. There is no word "branches" when it points to trunk.
Thank you in advance.

A: You are deleting the old link before checking it. Just do not delete it at all, only overwrite.
if [[ "$1" == "dw" || -z "$1" ]]; then
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    fi
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The University of Cincinnati online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction program is designed to strengthen classroom teachers' understanding of various subjects, with the ability to design new approaches to improve student achievement and instruction. Through theory, practice and policy, you can gain the skills to be a more effective teacher as well as the advanced knowledge and experience to effect change in the educational community.


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Google encourages an Artist's reuse of Google Street View imagery
Art Press Release from Australia. Published by Rebecca Gabrielle Cannon on Tuesday 18 August 2009.
Techdirt has just published a post about an artist who is using Google Street View imagery to find scenes around the world to paint, and Google are apparently thrilled that their copyright material is being used this way. It's great to know some companies appreciate creative interpretation of their material.
"By now you've all heard about the lawsuit between Shepard Fairey for taking a photo, which the AP claims it owns (though, that's in dispute), and turning it into the iconic election poster for Barack Obama. However, it seems that other companies don't react in such a way when people turn their photographs into art. Ed Kohler points us to a story of a painter, Bill Guffey, who has been using Google Street View to find scenes around the globe to paint. He's able to paint far away towns without leaving his house. And he's doing it for commercial purposes. The article notes that he's painted nearly 100 such images, and sold 30 to 40 of them, some for as much as $1,500."
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http://billguffey.blogspot.com/


Kai is an experienced HR Business Partner, who set up an HR Department including all processes and tools in an international environment for a second time.
He was born and raised right in the middle of Germany, in Muehlhausen. He started his career as an Officer cadet in the German Army ca. 20 years ago. He obtained his Master Degree in "Educational Science, Psychology and People Development" at the University of the German Armed Forces in Munich where he served as "Recruiting and Consulting Specialist" at the Central HR-office of the German Armed Forces in Cologne for 4 years.
In 2009, Kai joint EADS (today Airbus) as HR Manager Operations, responsible for recruiting, career development, training, legal issues and organizational changes for departments in the Defence Business.
After two years Kai became Head of Human Resources & Site Manager at SIGNALIS (German – French Airbus subsidiary for Vessel Tracking and Coastal Surveillance Systems) in Munich, Bremen and Paris. He built up the HR department from scratch and was responsible for all transnational HR topics. For this challenge he hired a graduated HR apprentice, after he made several good experiences with the German apprenticeship program.
After 3 years Kai was asked to serve as Executive Assistant to Head of Human Resources within Airbus Defence and Space in Ottobrunn, south of Munich. At this time Airbus was merging 3 Divisions (Defence, Space and Airbus Military).
Due to these previous engagements and experiences Kai was appointed HR Director Airbus OneWeb Satellites in May 2016. He started HR from scratch again. Today he is managing all key HR processes in France and US (Strategic Resource Planning – Recruitment – Induction / Talent Management and Succession Planning / Competence Management – People Development – Training / Payroll / Communication / Social Policies and Industrial Relations / Compensation and Benefits, etc.). He ensures that business operations are supported by HR as a fully integrated Business Partner and contributes with his team to company competitiveness by making OneWeb Satellites a global employer of choice as well as an innovative and engaging place to work.
The support for the German/Swiss apprenticeship program - called the Space Coast Consortium Apprenticeship & Workforce Initiative for the Space Coast aerospace, aviation, aircraft and defense companies – is a matter of heart for Kai. And for sure those programs are extremely important to our company to help increase awareness of manufacturing to local students who wish to learn more about future career choices in manufacturing and to gain practical hands-on skills at our company. It fits also perfectly into OneWeb's mission: "Connecting every unconnected school in the world by 2022".


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When wings were first used in MotoGP aerodynamic design a few years ago, we were concerned that the ugly F1-style appendages would make their way to road bikes.
Well, our worst fears have been confirmed with Aprilia the first to add racing wings to a production bike.
However, it's only a limited-edition RSV4 RF LE, but it could be the start of such ugly looking fairing appendages.
Of course beauty is in the eye of the beholder and some may see this as beautiful styling.
However, very few road riders would probably benefit from the aerodynamic downforce benefits of the wings which are only effective at illegal speeds.
Interestingly, they decrease top speed and MotoGP officials have been strict on rules about the wings, saying they could detach and pose a hazard to other riders.
The wings on the Aprilia RSV4 RF LE are the same as those developed by Aprilia Racing for their MotoGP RS-GP prototype.
At least they aren't as big and ugly as some of the wings we have seen on MotoGP bikes.
The ugliest of all MotoGP wing designs have been on Ducatis, but thankfully they did not add any to their Panigale V4 1409.
Only 125 Aprilia RSV4 RF LE bikes will be made and they will all be sold in the USA. There is no word on how much they will cost.
It is painted with the traditional Tricolore design worn by Loris Reggiani's motorcycle in 1987 when he won the first of Aprilia's 294 world championship wins in GP racing.
Despite being a limited-edition model, the bike is powered by the same 999.6cc 65° V4 engine as the RSV4 RR and RF with 150kW of power and 115Nm of torque.
Do you think it looks ugly, or do you like the design? Leave your comments below.


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Park City - has invested more than $7 million on improving the resort for the approaching winter season. Park City Ski Resort, located just 40 minutes from Salt Lake City, is preparing new foundations for the Eagle Superpipe in order to open earlier in the winter season. And, with the aim of becoming more eco-friendly and energy efficient, Park City will be installing an energy generating wind turbine and improved the efficiency of their snowmaking and grooming facilities.
Canyons New Orange Bubble Lift - The nearby resort of Canyons has just recently finished the Orange Bubbled ski lift. Described as state-of-the-art, offering unrivalled comfort and visibility, the new gondola connects the Grand Summit Hotel to the Lookout Peak before finishing its journey just south of the Sun Peak lift. Skiers can now access the very top of the Canyons in 9 minutes and the new lift has increased the lift capacity from the base of the mountain by an astounding 47%!
Andermatt and Sedru – There are plans to connect the ski resorts of Andermatt and Sedru in Switzerland by installing a grand total of 18 new lifts, opening up a ski area totalling 250km. The ski resort developers SkiStar, from Scandinavia, have submitted a proposal to invest £100 million to kick-start the project.


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Kovac still scanning horizon for fresh Bayern blood
Munich - Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac said Wednesday his side were still open to bringing in some fresh blood before the European transfer window closes.
"We still have to strengthen -- we still need something," Kovac told a press conference two days before Friday's Bundesliga opener at home to Hertha Berlin.
Sat alongside Kovac was compatriot Ivan Perisic, the winger Bayern captured from Inter Milan, announced on a year-long loan Tuesday.
Kovac expressed satisfaction with the arrival of Perisic.
"But we know he can get injured -- we have to be ready for this possibility. We need players to reinforce and improve the squad," he said ahead of the window shutting on September 2.
Bayern have countered the departure of Mats Hummels to title rivals Borussia Dortmund with the arrivals of French World Cup-winners Benjamin Pavard from Stuttgart and Lucas Hernandez from Atletico Madrid.
But in attack the Bavarians have to look to fill the gaps created by the losses of Franck Ribery, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez.
Perisic will add width alongside Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman, but Bayern need greater depth if they are to compete both domestically and in Europe.
Names cited in the media for more attacking oomph include Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho, RB Leipzig's Timo Werner, Steven Bergwijn of PSV Eindhoven or even Gareth Bale, who is unsettled at Real Madrid.
Kovac said such stories were mere "rumours".
Before Perisic's signing, striker Robert Lewandowski had loudly been demanding the club bring in "three players or more" as "going through a season with 13 or 14 experienced professionals will be tough".
"We have 50 to 60 matches. You mustn't just think of next week but the next three, four, five, six months. And for that we don't have enough players."
Kovac meanwhile shrugged off media claims that Croatian World Cup runner-up Perisic was a "plan B" option after reports that Bayern wanted Manchester City forward Leroy Sane, now out for the bulk of the season after sustaining a knee injury in the Community Shield.
"I too was a plan B -- and we won the double of league and cup," said Kovac in allusion to his portrayal as a second-rank option to replace veteran coach Jupp Heynckes in the hot seat.
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Does anyone know how I can get a finger in Artrage?
I created some presets that may help. I've put them all into a .arpack which may be downloaded from HERE (https://www.dropbox.com/s/vaivw5ad7o19cnm/Pencil%20Pack%20Updated%2015july2013.arpack?dl=0). Just save it to your computer and then double click on the file. Your computer should recognize the file as belonging to ArtRage and then open the program for you, where it will then walk you through the rest of the installation process for whichever items in the pack you'd like to save.
In the screen shot below, you'll see the list of items that it has to offer, and a quick picture I drew using only the presets within the package. The first group shown in the list holds Sticker Spray presets that I designed to emulate a pencil. To use them, select the Sticker Spray tool, open the Presets panel and open the group named "Pencil Pack". The second group shown in the list, only holds a single sticker sheet. Odds are good, you'll never need to find that file, because its sole purpose is for use with the Sticker Spray Presets in the group I just mentioned. Should you need to find it however, open the Sticker Sheet panel and locate the group named "Pencil Pack". The third group shown has three presets for the Palette Knife tool that are probably the most relevant to your question. They're designed to spread and blur out the pencil marks, similar to a tortillon stub tool (or your finger).
I created some presets that may help. I've put them all into a .arpack which may be downloaded from HERE (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27387217/Pencil%20Pack%20Updated%2015july2013.arpack). Just save it to your computer and then double click on the file. Your computer should recognize the file as belonging to ArtRage and then open the program for you, where it will then walk you through the rest of the installation process for whichever items in the pack you'd like to save.
Strange, I just downloaded it and it installed fine for me in AR4.0.4.
Have you tried downloading it again? It could be that the package was corrupted in the downloading process. Rare, but it can happen.
• What version of the ArtRage program are you using?
• Do you happen to have winrar or some other method of opening a .rar file type?
I just tried to download it again, and it was the same. I am using artrage pro 3.5.5. And I do have winrar.
Let's give the package system one last go. I repackaged the presets using an old version of ArtRage 3 I have. Hopefully your version of AR3 will be able to read it that way. You (and anyone else with AR3 looking to try these presets) may download the arpack from here: LINK (https://www.dropbox.com/s/522yf1erf7dzv34/Pencil%20Pack%20AR3%20version.arpack?dl=0).
Let me know if it works out. If not, we'll have to do it the hard way by dropping all of the files into a .rar file, and then you'll need to drop each of the files into proper folders (if you're comfortable with file extensions and folder directories), or do it all one at a time by hand in ArtRage itself. I should note however, that it may be that the presets won't work at all, since I made them using AR4 (though I did test some of them in the version of AR3 I used to repack them and they seemed alright). We'll get to that after we know whether or not the arpack above works.
Wow! What a cool set of presets! The three blenders are very cool too! Much appreciated!
Great package. It took a moment to get oriented to where they were, but got them installed and they work great.
Let's give the package system one last go. I repackaged the presets using an old version of ArtRage 3 I have. Hopefully your version of AR3 will be able to read it that way. You (and anyone else with AR3 looking to try these presets) may download the arpack from here: LINK (https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/27387217/Pencil%20Pack%20AR3%20version.arpack).
Glad you like them. Have fun!
No problem. I hope they'll work out for the style you intended to work in.
Just wanted to add my thanks for a great set of tools. Especially the blenders.
Thanks Someonesane for the great pencil and blender tools! I haven't made anything with them yet, but I did a little testing and they look like they will be very useful and time saving.
Thank you so much someonesane, these are wonderful, I have tried sketching with the regular pencil tool but haven't been able to get the effect I was looking for.
I'm not an English native speaker, but I think that 'to get a finger frome someone(sane)' normally isn't to nice. I'm more than happy with though. I just started with my Bamboo Pen & Touch M and ArtRage yesterday and found your package accidentally. I'm falling in one surprise after the other using this software (and as much questions too....) but this package is boss. Thanks a lot!
oh, actually, mine was installed to another directory under my user/documents - like that - but I kind of like all those things put in the ArtRage folder itself, so I moved mine. I did notice that when I installed the art pack it opened up the old 4.0.6 version.
It works fine in 4.5, but you probably need to put it in the appropriate folder under: C:\Program Files\Ambient Design\ArtRage 4\Resources But that's just me, I like those files to be there instead of other places.
oh, yeah, you're probably right. I used to be on a Mac Pro professionally, and was having some difficulties like that a while back. I'm all Windows now.
It's listing a directory that was from my old computer (which that particular arpack was created with, before getting my current system). I'm not sure why it's trying to install the files there or even why it has that directory information stored, at all. My only guess is that the arpack isn't compatible with whichever version of ArtRage you're using. I just cleaned out my own content folder, downloaded the pack, and installed it with no problems at all. Considering that this is a new computer, it sort of reinforces the idea that it's probably related to the version of the program. Bertrude, what version of ArtRage are you using? I may be able to recreate the arpack using a version of ArtRage that matches yours.
StratoArt, I'm guessing the issue you had with it being stored in a different location, was probably caused by having the two different versions of ArtRage on your computer. Some of the older versions of ArtRage kept user created content in different folders (app data folder vs Document folders, etc). But I can only make assumptions. We'll need to have the AR team chime in, to really know what's going on here, I think.
(EDIT) - Being on Mac shouldn't affect the use of the arpack. They're supposed to work for both.
Yep, that was exactly the reason, as of right now I didn't uninstall the older 4.0 just yet. I guess I will now that I'm on 4.5. I'm fairly certain you are correct about the older versions of ArtRage keeping custom content in different folders. To be honest, though I've worked on both Win and Mac machines for a long time, I do like the structure of the Mac organization, but I like the versatility of Windows. But I'm not going to start a war on the subject, I'm just ambidextrous. That being said, I DON'T like the appdata folder that's in these newer Windows. I just like all my stuff in one easy to find place.
Bertrude, what version of ArtRage are you using?
I just updated today so I'm on 4.5.0 (64 Bit). The pack is called 'Pencil Pack Updated 15july2013.arpack', so yeah it pre-dates the latest update. I've tried the AR3 set you also linked to but got the same error.
For what it's worth I've just tried installing a different arpack (Juz's Oil Brushes) for comparison and got the same error. The installer is also showing a location based on Juz's computer (also Windows by the look of it) so maybe that's normal or perhaps there a bug in the Mac version of ArtRage that's not redirecting the pack contents to the appropriate folder on the Mac?
I think you may have stumbled onto a bug related to the Mac, then. I'm a part of the current beta group, so I'll make a post in the testing forum to bring it to the AR teams attention and point them to this thread. They may contact you for more information or to offer you further assistance if it turns out that it isn't a bug of some sort.
Nice one. Thanks for the help.
That being said, I DON'T like the appdata folder that's in these newer Windows. I just like all my stuff in one easy to find place.
No problem. I made the post in the beta area, so hopefully it'll get sorted out for you soon.
We've found a problem with the OSX version reading Windows packages and we'll get that resolved for our .1 update soon.
Update: Problem found and fixed. It related to some changes in how we handle file paths internally in order to modernise our OS X file support. The OS X function for converting a path to a filename was having problems with the Windows path stored in the package so I've written a workaround to fix it. We will be releasing an update in the next day or two to resolve issues that have been found since launch and this will be fixed in that build.
In the meantime I've got around it by re-installing 4.0.6 and changing the name so it doesn't overwrite the 4.5 installation. The packs install fine and then when I open up 4.5 they're all there for use.
We've released an update to solve this problem, so if you download the latest version from the member area ( 4.5.1 ) at http://members.artrage.com you should be able to install the package file.
Just saw that and downloaded that update, thank you guys for your speed and making an awesome program! I have fallen in love with ArtRage!! And I say that as a professional graphic designer who has been using Photoshop for 20+ years and painting in it for the last 10 years. Thank you all for making a powerfully great painting tool that I can wear in my digital art tool belt.
Is this still available for download? I tried to click the link, but the dropbox page made it appear as if there is no file?
I just tried it and downloaded fine. Not sure what may have happened for you but try it again.
Fabulous set of pencils. Thank you so much for your kindness.
What fun I'll have exploring these pencils. Thanks for having packaged a version for ArtRage 3.
I get the same weird message of "Success! the pack failed at downloading...." when it's a pack formated for later versions, as I first found out with Fashmir's brushes. I'll soon ask him if he can offer a AR3 version of his pack.
..It's a real celebration day: I had NEVER EVER downloaded any packs before today! I've been using ArtRage Studio Pro for two years now, with laptop and mouse, no addition whatsoever. Why didn't I ever take the time to fetch additional packs before!?!??
I'm glad you're enjoying your time exploring the ARpacks and my pencil pack, in particular. If you're looking to explore with some more pencil-like Sticker Spray presets, feel free to also try my Sketch Brushes ARpack on This Page (http://forums.artrage.com/showthread.php?38133-Sketch-Brush-Sticker-Spray-presets&p=386581#post386581). I believe I made them with AR Studio Pro, so you should have no trouble unpacking them. If you do, however, let me know and I'll try to repack them for you. Also, do keep in mine that I tend to favor a preset with Pressure control (as a tablet user), so many of them are designed to get a varying look to them, via applied pressure on a stylus. So do experiment with the variations panel for them a little, so you don't miss out on any of the intricacies they may afford.
Hi! I'm a relatively new Artrage user and have never downloaded a package of presets (or tools) for use with the program. I love what I can see of this pencil set. But I can't get it to open. The download completed smoothly. But when I tried to open the file, it prompted me to use an "App Store" application. It did not list Artrage in the "other programs" list. And when I tried to open the file from within Artrage, that didn't work either.
I'm using Windows 8.1 on a Surface 3.
Any suggestions on how I can open the file? Any help would be appreciated.
If you click on the download icon - looks like a box tied with a green ribbon - it will open ArtRage and all you have to do is check the boxes and it will automatically install the presets.
If that's not working, go to File > Install Package File and browse to open the downloaded .arpack (check that the file you downloaded does have an .arpack extension).
If that doesn't work, can you link the file you downloaded? Does it look like a green gift icon? What version of ArtRage do you have?
I got it to work! Thanks everybody. I'm using artrage 4.5. For some reason, when I opened the downloaded file, I was prompted to go to the App Store. As I mentioned, "open with Other programs" did not include artrage. But I hunted around and found program files and then opened Artrage. The preset package appeared immediately and I was able to activate it. Thanks!
I'd love to check out this blender but the link no longer goes to it. Is there any way to get the blender? Thank you!
Thnx! This is exactly what I was looking for. Super!
I can't find the three blenders in the package? I did download the pencils successfully! Thanks for any help!!! And thanks for the pencil package!!!
You should be able to locate the three blenders under the "Pencil Pack" group on the Preset Panel once you've selected the Palette Knife Tool. It's important to select the Palette Knife first, otherwise you'll be looking at presets for another tool.
Thank you Someonesane. I did manage to find them and they work great!!! Thanks again!!!
I too need a finger.... or an actual blending stump that does more than just pushing color/tone around. So far the only thing that Artrage seems able to do is just that. Or simply "blur" the lines in such a way that it doesn't act like a finger or blending stump. Myself, I have no desire to paint, ink, etc.... I simply want pencil sketching... BUT... I NEED to be able to correctly smudge and blend graphite, charcoal, etc on the "paper". After MUCH frustration with Artrage, and seeing this subject is at least YEARS old, and they still have done nothing but push people to the palette knife (THOSE ARE FOR PAINTS!!!!!! and the one in AR acts exactly as it SHOULD for PAINT).... sorry I digress.... After much frustration, I will continue to sketch in Sketchbook Pro. The ONLY thing lacking in Sketchbook that I wish Autodesk would add is textured paper backgrounds like Artrage. THAT was the only thing I even tried AR for to begin with. But the lack of sketch tools, renders the textured background useless to me. The truth of the matter is... Artrage is clearly not intended as a pencil sketching tool.... it's a paint/ink tool... sketching available clearly as merely an underlying layout for a paint/ink job.
All that being said.....and again, AFTER MUCH FRUSTRATION WITH ARTRAGE BLENDING/SMUDGING (smearing in AR), I have at least come to a relatively decent substitute.
3. Select Grains -> <paper/texture of my choice> and color.
5. Export the drawing EXACTLY as is, with no drawing done in it, to a PNG.
12. Place all my new "working" layers "UNDER" that layer.
This does a fair job of emulating actually having a paper background.
If Artrage will add sketching tools...that work the way they SHOULD (the way a finger or blending stump do)... then I'd love to love Artrage, without those... I just can't.
If Autodesk ever adds textured canvas to Sketchbook then they'll be perfect for the sketch artist.
Technically, the Palette Knife is a combination of a palette knife tool and a digital blender tool - the smudge and 'wet' options aren't really the same thing as the flat and edge knives, even if they push paint around, and they can do exactly the same thing as a digital blending tool in another program - turn 'Pressure' down to mix colour without changing texture.
Have you tried screenpainter's Sumi-E pack? It's got some very nice subtle blenders if SomeoneSane's aren't quite right for you.
I'd love to try these packs... I'm using a Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Android tablet. Any way to add these packs to Artrage on Android? I can't find one.
I'd also beg to differ on the "same thing as ...another program"... I have gone through just about the entire gambit of settings in the knife tool in AR... At no settings can I even remotely achieve the realistic graphite/charcoal smudging that I do in Sketchpad.
Okay, there may be one specific tool somewhere that we can't replicate :D But *in general*, our blenders offer all the same options as the digital blending tool in most programs.
You can't install them directly, but the tools are almost all exactly the same, especially the palette knife. If you install the pack to a desktop version of ArtRage (e.g. the demo) and copy the settings manually, you can create your own presets. Most of them use the Wet mode, which has a lot of fiddly options, so it definitely helps to have a guide.
I agree....it's ONE tool specifically. Unfortunately, after the pencil's themselves, it's just about THE MOST IMPORTANT TOOL, for a pencil sketch artist. As I said... if one is creating in paint or ink, AR is exellent.... and if I were doing that, I WOULD love it.... but, alas, I don't do paint or ink... strictly pencil... so for me... a realistic pencil blend/smudge like a finger, blending stump, or soft cloth, is absolutely essential.


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Females Bite – Male adult mosquitoes do not take blood meals, while the females do. However, a few species of female adult mosquitoes do not imbibe blood at all and feed only on plant nectar and other sugars, just like the males.
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A female mosquito's proboscis that extends out from the mouth area is relatively smooth while the adult males are somewhat bushy.
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Psychology Today | Why Not Train A Child?
Is it good parenting to let a baby cry?
It is always so sad to see letting a little baby cry be associated with doing what's best for the child. Science proves otherwise and so does the Bible. I do not see anywhere in the Bible where it teaches that it is good to let a baby cry. On the contrary, God associates Himself with loving arms and full breasts meeting a baby's needs.
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