All NEW! Whether you are looking for a pirate colouring page for a toddler or a teenager - or beyond - you've come to the right place! We've got simple outline colouring pages of pirate-y things as well as detailed colouring pages of infamous pirates like Blackbeard and Anne Bonny - lots to choose from and enjoy.
Here's a cartoon-style picture of famous pirate Anne Bonny, perfect for younger kids to colour in.
Anne Bonny was a notorious woman pirate who terrorised the Caribbean in the 17th Century alone and with her partner, the equally notorious Calico Jack Rackham!
Yo ho ho! Younger children will enjoy colouring in this cartoon-style picture of the notorious pirate Blackbeard!
This colouring page of Blackbeard the pirate, designed for older kids, shows a rather debonair pirate with smoking hair and a dangerous weapon! We've based the colouring on an etching done for a history book in the 18th Century.
Every pirate needs a Jolly Roger - or a pirate flag - and here's one for the kids to colour in! You'll need a black crayon or colouring pencil for the background, of course.
Shiver me timbers! This pirate seems to have struck gold and found a full treasure chest on this pirate colouring page. Hopefully, the parrot will get a nice treat too!
Yo ho ho! This simple pirate colouring page is perfect for younger kids. Can they think of a fun pirate name for this character too?
Colour in a pirate hat and eye patch - and then cut them out and use them to dress up like a pirate!
Aimed at younger children, this pirate hat colouring page has simple outlines so that you can cut it out once it is coloured in and attach it to a band for the child to wear around their head. Don't forget to colour in the plume of feathers at the back!
Ahoy there shipmates! Colour in this pirate ship so it's ready to sail the seven seas!
Choose some nice bright colours to colour in this pirate ship - and don't worry, you won't be forced to walk the plank if the pirates don't like your colour scheme!
Ahoy me hearties, all hands on deck! Here's a more challenging colouring page of a pirate ship on a stormy sea, perfect for older kids.
This pirate ship colouring page is a little more detailed so it's great for older kids - they could draw their own design on the sails?
Shiver me timbers! Here's a fun pirate scene for the kids to colour in of two pirates and a treasure chest.
Why did the skull and crossbones come to represent pirates, I wonder? Here's a fearsome skull and crossbones for the kids to colour in!
Here's a simple colouring page for younger kids of a treasure chest brimming full of gold coins and jewellery - and even a crown! Is it pirate treasure, do you think?
Get the kids to colour in this pirate treasure chest - I wonder what treasures are locked away inside it?
This treasure map colouring page is detailed enough to keep older kids busy. There's not much free space, but they could draw on a few more of their own clues too?
This cartoon-style picture of famous explorer Walter Raleigh is a perfect colouring activity for younger kids.


This is the best from Jerzz of all times!!!
bouncing, fresh acid tracks with lots of energy! "Hot Eyes" is a real killer!
Fantastic EP from Jerzz here! "Hot Eyes" and "On Dope" is my pickings from this release. For all acid freaks, this is what you whant to add to your sett!
2) reminds me of 'edge of motion' djaxup up beats somewhere in my vinyl collection, I really like the different layers in the soundscape, especially in the low frequencies.
3) has this industrial acid drive for me, I bet on a massive Soundsystem it will pump.
4) 'chillout' acid, somehow it sounds really compressed to me.


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using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

namespace CodeFighter.Logic.Ships
{
    public struct KeelClassification
    {
        public string Name { get; internal set; }
        public double ThrustFactor { get; internal set; }
        public double PartWeight { get; internal set; }
        public double PartFactor { get; internal set; }
        public double BaseEngineThrust { get; internal set; }
    }

    public static class KeelClassificationFactory
    {
        public static readonly KeelClassification Escort = new KeelClassification() { Name = "Escort", ThrustFactor = 4, PartWeight = 100, PartFactor = 1, BaseEngineThrust = 450 }; // best thrust per engine: 900
        public static readonly KeelClassification Cruiser = new KeelClassification() { Name = "Cruiser", ThrustFactor = 5, PartWeight = 200, PartFactor = 2, BaseEngineThrust=750 }; // best thrust per engine: 1500
        public static readonly KeelClassification Capital = new KeelClassification() { Name = "Capital", ThrustFactor = 5, PartWeight = 300, PartFactor = 3, BaseEngineThrust=1175 }; // best thrust per engine: 2350
    }

    public class Keel : ICloneable
    {
        public KeelClassification Classification { get; private set; }
        public string Grade { get; private set; }
        public double BaseMass { get; private set; }
        public double MaxAddedMass { get; private set; }
        public string Designator { get; private set; }
        public string Name { get; private set; }

        private Keel(string name, string designator, double baseMass, double maxAddedMass)
        {
            Name = name;
            BaseMass = baseMass;
            MaxAddedMass = maxAddedMass;
            Designator = designator;
            switch (designator)
            {
                case "DN":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Capital;
                    Grade = "Heavy";
                    break;
                case "BB":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Capital;
                    Grade = "Medium";
                    break;
                case "CV":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Capital;
                    Grade = "Light";
                    break;
                case "BC":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Cruiser;
                    Grade = "Heavy";
                    break;
                case "HC":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Cruiser;
                    Grade = "Medium";
                    break;
                case "LC":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Cruiser;
                    Grade = "Light";
                    break;
                case "DD":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Escort;
                    Grade = "Heavy";
                    break;
                case "FR":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Escort;
                    Grade = "Medium";
                    break;
                case "CO":
                    Classification = KeelClassificationFactory.Escort;
                    Grade = "Light";
                    break;
            }
        }

        public override string ToString()
        {
            return string.Format("{0} ({1}) [{2} {3}] (Base: {4}Mt, Max Added: {5}Mt)",
                Name,
                Designator,
                Grade,
                Classification.Name,
                BaseMass.ToString("0.0"),
                MaxAddedMass.ToString("0.0")
                );
        }

        #region Factory
        public static Keel ByDesignator(string designator)
        {
            switch (designator)
            {
                case "DN":
                    return Dreadnought();
                case "BB":
                    return Battleship();
                case "BC":
                    return Battlecruiser();
                case "CV":
                    return Carrier();
                case "HC":
                    return HeavyCruiser();
                case "LC":
                    return LightCruiser();
                case "DD":
                    return Destroyer();
                case "FR":
                    return Frigate();
                case "CO":
                    return Corvette();
                default:
                    return Corvette();
            }

        }

        public static List<Keel> All()
        {
            List<Keel> result = new List<Keel>();
            result.Add(ByDesignator("DN"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("BB"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("BC"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("CV"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("HC"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("LC"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("DD"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("FR"));
            result.Add(ByDesignator("CO"));
            return result;
        }

        public static Keel Dreadnought()
        {
            return new Keel("Dreadnought", "DN", 22000.0, 7500.0);
        }
        public static Keel Battleship()
        {
            return new Keel("Battleship", "BB", 16000.0, 6000.0);
        }
        public static Keel Battlecruiser()
        {
            return new Keel("Battlecruiser", "BC", 14000.0, 5000.0);
        }
        public static Keel Carrier()
        {
            return new Keel("Carrier", "CV", 12000.0, 4500.0);
        }
        public static Keel HeavyCruiser()
        {
            return new Keel("HeavyCruiser", "HC", 10000.0, 4000.0);
        }
        public static Keel LightCruiser()
        {
            return new Keel("LightCruiser", "LC", 7500.0, 3000.0);
        }
        public static Keel Destroyer()
        {
            return new Keel("Destroyer", "DD", 6500.0, 2500.0);
        }
        public static Keel Frigate()
        {
            return new Keel("Frigate", "FR", 5000.0, 2000.0);
        }
        public static Keel Corvette()
        {
            return new Keel("Corvette", "CO", 4000.0, 1500.0);
        }
        #endregion

        private Keel() { }
        public object Clone()
        {
            Keel copy = new Keel();
            copy.BaseMass = this.BaseMass;
            copy.Designator = (string)this.Designator.Clone();
            copy.Name = (string)this.Name.Clone();
            copy.MaxAddedMass = this.MaxAddedMass;
            copy.Classification = this.Classification;
            return copy;
        }

    }
}

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Our car transmissions are essential to having our cars work properly. Unfortunately, there are a lot of things that can cause transmission damage. Having the proper knowledge can ensure your transmission is always in good condition. If you think your car's transmission is on the fritz, here are 4 things that could be damaging it.
Transmission damage can occur when we don't get the proper servicing. By taking your car in to get serviced, a professional mechanic will be able to give your transmission the maintenance it needs.
Our car transmissions need to be well lubricated in order for them to work efficiently. If there is not enough transmission fluid, then you will eventually have transmission damage.
Your check engine light comes on, your car is exhibiting signs of overworking, and yet you have not taken it in. If for some reason car repairs are ignored, it can lead to transmission damage that is beyond repair.
Before switching from reverse to drive and vice versa, you should come to a complete stop. Not stopping while you switch gears can really, really hurt your transmission. If your transmission is acting up or you need other auto mechanic services in Des Moines, IA, give the professional auto mechanics at Premier Automative Service a call . We want your car to be in the best condition possible, so we offer quality service that will have your car driving for a very long time.


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Police: Man facing theft charges after allegedly stealing package from Oak Park home
A Chicago man is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing a package from the front porch of a home on North Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Park the afternoon of Jan. 2. (Steve Schering / Pioneer Press)
The following items were taken from Oak Park Police Department reports and releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Unlawful use of a weapon
Terrell L. Collins, 30, of the 200 block of South Lavergne Avenue, Chicago, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, illegal transportation of alcohol and traffic violations at 12:48 a.m. Jan. 4 following a traffic stop in the 400 block of Lake Street.
Michael D. Cunningham, 37, of the 3600 block of West Franklin Boulevard, Chicago, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and driving under the influence at 11:31 p.m. Dec. 31 following a traffic stop in the 200 block of Lake Street.
A box containing keys, wrapped Christmas presents and five light fixtures valued at $6,390 was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the 600 block of North East Avenue between 9:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and 7 a.m. Jan. 6.
An unknown amount of construction tools were stolen from a car parked in the 200 block of South Austin Boulevard between 6 p.m. Jan. 4 and 7:29 a.m. Jan. 5.
Cash valued at $100 was stolen from an unlocked car parked in the 6900 block of Roosevelt Road between 4:09 p.m. and 4:10 p.m. Jan. 3.
A desk was ransacked after someone broke into Perfection Auto Body, 811 Garfield St., at 5:42 a.m. Jan. 2. Damages were estimated at $150.
Various supplies valued at $2,000 were stolen after someone broke into Pamper Room Nail Salon, 302 Madison St., between 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31 and 8 a.m. Jan. 1.
Brandon Dugar, 23, of the 1200 block of South Karlov Avenue, Chicago, was charged with theft at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 2 after allegedly stealing a package from the porch of a home in the 800 block of North Ridgeland Avenue.
The catalytic converter valued at $200 was stolen from a car parked in the 400 block of North Austin Boulevard at 12:06 a.m. Jan. 7.
A car that was left running and unattended was stolen from the 400 block of North Lombard Avenue at 10:48 p.m. Jan. 5. The car was last seen driving east on Superior Street.
The catalytic converter was stolen from a car parked in the first block of Washington Boulevard between 3 p.m. Jan. 1 and 8:30 a.m. Jan. 4.
Packages valued at $300 were stolen from the front porch of a home in the 200 block of North Ridgeland Avenue at 2:07 p.m. Jan. 3.
A car that was left unlocked with its keys inside was stolen from the 300 block of South Austin Boulevard between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Jan. 2. Estimated loss is $8,000.
The front bumper and registration tag valued at $500 were stolen from a car parked in the 600 block of Highland Avenue between 8 p.m. Jan. 1 and 11 a.m. Jan. 2.
Someone entered an apartment through a bathroom window in the 1100 block of Washington Boulevard at 9:55 p.m. Jan. 4. Nothing was reported stolen.
The rear windshield of a car was broken in the 800 block of North Boulevard between 8 p.m. and 11:02 p.m. Jan. 2. Damages were estimated at $100.
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Dr. Sam Agron was born in Lugansk, Ukraine on November 27, 1920. His father was a barber and served in the Russian Army for six years. The family immigrated to Brooklyn in 1926. Prior to his service, Dr. Agron worked as a shipfitter and loftsman in Oakland, California. He enlisted in the United States Navy on December 12, 1942, attended Midshipman School at Notre Dame University (Indiana), Officer Training School, and minesweeping school in Little Creek, Virginia. From there he was assigned to the USS Merganser, a YMS-1 Class minesweeper, conducting convoy work and minesweeping operations in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. While on leave, Agron married his wife Beatrice in Norfolk, Virginia. For his service, Dr. Agron earned American Campaign and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medals and the World War II Victory Medal. Following the war, Dr. Agron attended graduate school on the G.I. Bill and earned his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Later, he was a Professor of Geology at Brown University in Rhode Island and Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.


Chinese Spring rarely erupts. Most eruptions have been induced. The story is that in the early days of the park a concession was using the spring for hot water to wash clothes. The spring erupted as a geyser scattering clothes in all directions.
Chinese Spring was most recently active for a short time in 2012.
When active Chinese Spring erupts to about 20 feet for a duration of about 2 minutes.


High matt moss paint that simulates moss. Water soluble to easily tone back effects for the perfect result. (Take a look at the images at the bottom of this page).
The dark coloured liquid dries to a high matt moss colour in 1 to 5 minutes depending on the temperature. Apply moss paint by brush or airbrush/sprayer. Moss effect paint looks best when applied to rough, textured surfaces. We used to sell this product under the brand name "Modelmates" Moss Effect – its the same product but now with Dirty Down on the label.
Download instructions on Rust Paint page – moss and rust paint are applied in the same way.
The pot and surface should be at room temperature or warmer before use. The moss colour may not appear if the pot and/or the surface are very cold.
The mixture will settle on the bottom of the pot. It's very important to thoroughly shake the pot with the ball bearings rattling before each and every use. Thoroughly stir the mixture and ensure that solids on the bottom of the pot are fully mixed into the liquid. Repeat stirring and shaking until all lumps have gone. It's much better to shake and stir moss paint when the pot is at room temperature or warmer. If the pot is cold it may not be possible to fully mix any solids into the liquid.
Use moss paint straight from the pot. Replace the lid quickly during use to prevent the liquid from evaporating or decant what you need to use for a job into a separate smaller pot/container with a lid.
Only apply to non-porous surfaces such as plastic and metal. Do not apply to porous/absorbent surfaces such as bare timber or paper. Moss paint can be applied to painted surfaces, but test first. If the effect does not form, try first sealing the surface with varnish.
Moss paint is water soluble and the effects of painting will be lost by washing in water or by getting wet, but there may still be staining. Do not expose moss paint to rain or splashing with water.
Moss paint looks best when applied to a rough surface.
To fill dents and grooves in surfaces, first cover the surface with moss paint, and then wipe the paint off the raised areas with a damp cloth (at an angle to the grooves), leaving some of the paint trapped. The wetter the cloth, the more paint removed.
When fully dry, moss paint can be made more permanent by spraying with fine/mist coats of acrylic varnish/lacquer. Test varnish first because types of varnish change the colour/shade of the paint.
To darken the shade apply more coats. Allow each coat to fully dry before applying another. Any number of coats of moss paint can be applied over the top of each other. For a broken, patchy effect apply to small areas/patches at a time and allow to dry – more in some areas, less in others.
Further variations in shade can be created by dabbing a damp or wet brush, cloth or tissue onto the painted surface and then leaving to dry. As the water dries, the dye in the paint separates into shades of light and dark moss. The more water used, the greater the effect. This technique can be used after the paint has dried or while it is still wet. Another option is to simply splash water onto the moss paint and leave to dry – without dabbing.
A different moss effect is obtained depending on whether a soft or stiff brush used to apply the paint.
Stiff Brush: Very light shades can be obtained by dabbing a very small quantity of moss paint onto a surface using a stiff brush. Allow moss paint to dry slightly on the brush for a very light effect, similar to the "dry brushing" painting technique.
Always clean the brush in water straight after use. Do not let moss paint fully harden onto brush. If for any reason moss paint has dried onto a brush, soak the brush in methylated spirits to fully clean, (but check first that this will not damage the brush).
Spray moss paint onto a surface straight from the pot using an air brush or pressure pot spray gun. Clean air brush immediately after use.
Wipe moss paint with the damp end first, and then with the dry end.
The wetter the cotton bud, the more moss paint is removed.
First apply moss paint onto the panels so that they are fully covered, and leave to dry.
Gently press the damp flat end of kitchen roll against the dried moss paint, and twist the kitchen roll.
Keep the kitchen roll in one place, do not wipe side to side across the surface. Some moss paint is left on the model and some removed. Some moss paint will have been wetted by the damp kitchen roll and will change shade to look darker, just like old moss.
The wetter the moss paint gets, the darker the shade. Practice first to check how damp the kitchen roll should be and how much pressure to apply.
Apply moss paint to a surface.
Apply a small amount of water to the moss paint and either allow to dry on its own, or dry by dabbing with a piece of kitchen roll or tissue. This usually causes the colours to separate and dry different shades and more patchy.
Water can be applied to the surface after the moss paint has fully dried or when the moss paint is still wet.
More of Romans work can be seen here Roman Lappat.
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At Jasper Ridge, NO ONE recovers....
WELCOME TO THE JASPER RIDGE OUTPOST:
Three years since surviving the horrors of Desolation Island, second-tier superhero Ben Thomason, AKA Force, is suspended from his position as Chief Corrections officer at the rebuilt Island penitentiary after a drunken brawl with several disgruntled subordinates. Court ordered to attend anger management courses, Ben is transported to the Jasper Outpost, a government funded rehab center specializing in soothing the bruised, battered, and sometimes brittle egos of those within the hero trade.
Joined by a trio of specially endowed but equally troubled teammates, to include the military's first hybrid human/cybernetic soldier known as Scar, a hulking, female brute cursed with multi-personality disorder named Jekyll-ene and Déjà vu, a time-bending enigma with a deadly secret, Ben soon finds the tranquil settings of the isolated Outpost anything but.
As counseling commences and a blizzard of record proportions cloaks the surrounding Oregonian mountain ranges, a fiery bolt pierces the snow-filled skies, crash-landing directly between the tiny twin cities of Jasper and Boulder Valley.
From the burning wreckage of this downed craft an unimaginable evil will crawl; a mutated monstrosity whose sole reason for existence is the systematic termination of all those unfortunate enough to cross its bloodthirsty path.
Soon, freshly fallen snow and hardened ice caps will stain a dark shade of crimson from the slaughter of innocents, the only thing standing in the way of total annihilation a handful of emotionally scarred, anti-social burnouts once heralded for their unique powers and heroic ways.
Accompanied by a young counselor self-appointed to chronicle the horrific events as they unfold, the newly formed team of disgruntled misfits soon find themselves in the familiar role of protector for a group of terrified locals transported to the Post for safety.
Forced into a desperate last stand atop the frigid grounds of the Jasper Outpost, Ben Thomason, infamous as much for his un-PC rants and drunken rages as the wrecking-ball sized fists that are his trademark, will discover that survival atop this particular island isn't nearly as probable.
Now on sale at Double-Dragon Publishing and at Amazon.com in Kindle format.
Soon to be on sale at Fictionwise.com and other on-line retailers.
And don't forget to check out the novel that started it all, 2006's 'DESOLATION ISLAND', on sale at Amazon.com, Fictionwise.com and other on-line retailers.
Check out "Desolation Outpost' in Amazon's Kindle format!


The National College for High Speed Rail has received a pledge of support from more than 30 businesses, for a specialist High Speed Rail and Infrastructure Apprenticeship, also known as the 'trailblazer'.
This is aimed at addressing the current shortfall of 69,000 engineers and technicians per year across the UK.
The new Level 4 High Speed Rail and Infrastructure Higher Technician Apprenticeship standard is being established to ensure that workers in the rail and engineering sector will have the necessary skills to design and build the UK's new high speed rail network, including HS2 and future rail projects.
It has been crafted by the 30 businesses on behalf of the National College for High Speed Rail – the largest of five national employer-led colleges being created by the Government to help British students develop world-class skills.
With two campuses under construction on the banks of the Grand Union Canal in Birmingham and in Lakeside, Doncaster, the college is dedicated to solving the engineering, design, planning, manufacturing and construction skills gap in the rail and engineering sector.
In September 2017, a cohort of apprentices already working within the rail industry will be commencing study. After being inundated with expressions of interest, potential students are being invited to turn their interest into an actual application to start in September 2018.
Led by employers, the apprenticeship will form a core part of the curriculum at the new college, combining on-the-job training with studying towards the equivalent of a foundation degree. Learners will be paid during their study, and mentored by a high speed rail employer as they build their skills towards achieving full-time employment after finishing the course.
"As an employer-led college, the support we receive from businesses is absolutely critical in ensuring that we equip future generations with the real-life skills that will be needed to develop the UK's high speed rail infrastructure.
"We are very grateful for the support we've already received – not only for our apprenticeship trailblazers but also in terms of equipment donations and pledges to take on learners following their time at the college. We would still like to hear from businesses and industry professionals who are interested in working with us to prepare the future workforce in rail and engineering.
"By working with the National College for High Speed Rail and with the support of many other employers across the industry, we're setting out new apprenticeship standards that will help to produce the next generation of UK rail engineers. High speed rail projects, including HS2, will, over the next few decades be a major source for employment and so this is an exciting time to begin training in our industry.
"We want to equip our future workforce with the skills they need to make the high speed rail network a huge success. This is why in addition to setting new training standards, we have also been working with the college and our suppliers to secure more than £300,000 worth of materials at no cost for the National College for High Speed Rail. It's a long-term commitment and we will continue to do all that we can to train the rail engineers of the future".


Open House/Meet Our New CEO events were held on April 4 and April 9.
Family members, community members and supporters attended to welcome Gabriel Vonleh, MHA, our new CEO. If you were not able to attend, please contact Gabriel at 781-899-1344 x4112 or gvonleh@oppsforinclusion.org to say hello and ask any questions you may have.
Gabriel Vonleh, MHA, new Opportunities for Inclusion CEO, (above left) greets attendees at our April 9 Open House at Chestnut Street. During the event, Chris Wangler of WCAC-TV, The Waltham Channel tapes highlights of the event for Waltham Newswatch, to be broadcast on 4/11/19.
Gabriel Vonleh (center) speaks to attendees at our Open House at 31 Woodland Road on April 4.


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"Forever" didnt last _that_ long.
I just hope that Nadeo doesn't step into something badly now.
On the French forum they said it would run on lower-end PCs as well (i think, my french is bad). TM has always been pretty good with that, it has really low and really high graphics settings.
Apparently, the game will run on small PCs.
But yeah, that's pretty low-end. I guess even TMF can barely run on that. Can't you get a much better one for like €200?
Whaaaaat, I can't wait that long!
From what I can see, it looks great.
I don't think it will leave behind the older TM1 users. I think TM1 has almost run its course for veteran users, and they're ready for something updated/new. A move to TM2 would be a natural progression for those people (me inc.).
So how much of this is Fact and how much is Speculation?
Anyone know if the Official name is TM2?
Is it an addon or and entirely new game?
Is it for the PC?
I'm excited to see anything new for a PC version of the TM series!
I've been playing TM since the very first release and I still play the crap out of TMUF.
For me the game never gets boring and I welcome anything new for it.
Most of it is facts, but they're amateur-reported facts through twitter and text messages and such, from people attending the presentation. I'm sure there'll be an announcement later.
nice news for the united-users who are bored of the existing envs. Nadeo wanna make sum bucks so it makes sense to make more envs in similiar style (eg no sliding). i read at tm-actu that nadeo will continue supporting forever though, i hope that means supporting TMNF as well since it's kinda a stand-alone title for e-sport.
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Will the trailer be avaible in HQ? -and if yes were??
Lancer wrote: Will the trailer be avaible in HQ? -and if yes were??
im sure Nadeo will make some sort of announcement soon with a proper HQ trailer.


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Mezcal El Silencio Partners with Southern Glazer's
Mezcal brand El Silencio has partnered with Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits to establish a presence in 44 U.S. markets.
This includes new key markets for the brand such as New York, Florida and Colorado. Currently, El Silencio is distributed in 12 states.
The brand first hit the market four years ago.
"The explosive success of Silencio has, to a great degree, been the result of a phenomenal collaboration with Southern Glazer's since our company's inception," says Fausto Zapata, co-founder and CEO of El Silencio. "Their visionary leadership and the caliber of its team not only make Southern Glazer's the juggernaut that they are, but also the perfect partner and ally for El Silencio in achieving our long term growth plans."
The agreement comes at the heels of El Silencio successfully closing a Series B round with a private equity group earlier this year. Though details of the deal are being kept confidential, it positions El Silencio to fuel the growth provided by the national distribution agreement with Southern Glazer's, the company says.


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What a crowdsourced translation taught me about working openly
Italian job: Translating our mission statement in the open
A seemingly straightforward translation exercise turned into a lesson about the power of open decision making.
10 Dec 2019 Antonella Iecle (Red Hat) Feed
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At Red Hat, part of my job is to ensure that company messages maintain their meaning and effectiveness in my native language—Italian—so that customers in my region can learn not only about our products and services but also about our organizational values.
The work tends to be simple and straightforward. But in an open organization, even the tasks that seem small can present big opportunities for learning about the power of working the open way.
That was the case for me recently, when what I thought would be a quick translation exercise turned into a lesson in the benefits of open decision making.
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A few months ago, I noticed a post on our company's internal collaboration platform that seemed to be calling my name. Colleagues from around the world were leaving comments on translated versions of one particular (and very important) corporate message: the company's mission statement. And they had questions about the Italian translation.
So I joined the conversation with no hesitation, assuming I'd engage in a quick exchange of opinions and reach a conclusion about the best way to translate Red Hat's mission statement:
To be the catalyst in communities of customers, contributors, and partners creating better technology the open source way.
That's a single sentence consisting of less than 20 words. Translating it into another language should be a no-brainer, right? If anything, the work should take no longer than a few minutes: Read it out loud, spot room for improvement, swap a word for a more effective synonym, maybe rephrase a bit, and you're done!
As a matter of fact, that's not always the case.
Translations of the mission statement in a few languages were already available, but comments from colleagues reflected a need for some review. And as more Red Hatters from different parts of the globe joined the discussion and shared their perspectives, I began to see many possibilities for solving this translation problem—and the challenges that come with this abundance of ideas.
Seeing so many inspiring comments can make reaching a decision much more complicated. One might put concepts into words in a number of ways, but how do we all agree on the best way? How do we deliver a message that reflects our common goal? How do we make sure that all employees can identify with it? And how do we ensure that our customers understand how we can help them grow?
It's true: When you're about to make a decision that has an impact on other people, you have to ask yourself—and each other—a lot of questions.
Localising a message for our readers around the world means more than just translating it word by word. A literal translation may not be fully understandable, especially when the original message was written with English native speakers in mind. On the other hand, a creative translation may be just one of many possible interpretations of the original text. And then there are personal preferences: Which translation sounds better to me? Is there a particular reason? If so, how do I get my point across?
Linguistic debates can highlight complex aspects of communication, from the subtle nuances in the meaning of a particular word to the cultural traits, mindsets, and levels of familiarity with a topic that define how the same message can be perceived by readers from different countries. Our own conversations delved into known linguistic dilemmas like the use of anglicisms and the disambiguation of expressions that can have more than one interpretation.
Localisation teams must ensure that messages are delivered accurately and consistently. Working collaboratively is essential to achieving this goal.
To get started, we only had to look at how our original mission statement had come together in the first place. Since we were trying to do something that someone else had done before, we needed to ask: "How did Red Hat find its mission?"
The answer? By asking the whole company what it should be.
Opening up the conversation doesn't always accelerate the decision making process.
It may be counterintuitive, but engaging the broader community can be a very efficient way to overcome uncertainties and address problems you weren't even aware of. Opening up the conversation doesn't always accelerate the decision making process, but by bringing people together you allow them to draw a clearer picture of the problem and provide you with the elements you need to make better decisions.
With that in mind, all you have to do is ask other teams to contribute, then give them a reasonable amount of time to make room in their busy schedule and think about how they can help. Suggestions will come, and how you will channel the incoming information is up to you.
Surveys are often a great way to gather feedback and keep track of incoming responses, and this is the approach we chose. We submitted a new translation, and asked our teams in Italy to tell us if they were happy with it. The majority of the respondents were. However, a few participants had their own versions to share (and valid comments to add).
After considering everyone's input, we submitted a second survey. We asked the participants to choose between the solution we offered in the first survey and a newer version, one we obtained by incorporating the feedback we'd received from our recent collaborative discussion.
The second option was the winner.
The initial translation did not represent Red Hat's mission as clearly and faithfully as the improved statement did. For example, in the original version, Red Hat was a "point of reference" rather than a "catalyst," and worked with "a community" rather than a larger and more diverse number of "communities." We were using the word "collaborators" instead of "contributors," and our actions were following a set of "principles" rather than the open source "way."
The changes we made reaffirmed Red Hat's role in the communities and its commitment to open source technology, but also to open source as a way of working.
Don't be afraid to jump into a conversation—or even to take the lead—if you think you can help to make better decisions.
So here is some advice this experience taught me: Don't be afraid to jump into a conversation—or even to take the lead—if you think you can help to make better decisions. Because as Jim Whitehurst likes to say, in the open source world, we believe the best ideas should win, no matter where they come from.
In short, here is my five-point checklist for open decision-making, regardless of the task you face:
Encourage wide participation.
Welcome all responses as they arrive.
Identify the best ideas and get the most out of everyone's suggestions.
Answer questions and address concerns.
Communicate the outcome, and summarize the steps of the decision process. In doing so, reassert the value of broad collaboration.
One more thing (I know I said I only had five more points, but don't switch off yet): Keep listening to what people might have to say about the decision you just made together.
The best ideas may take longer to brew.
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Antonella Iecle - I have been a translator for about 15 years, and a Linux user for about a decade. I have the environment and education at heart, and I see the open source model (and technology) as a powerful means to answer the big questions in these areas.
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You can all agree that the task of cleaning out your garage might be a wreck now and again. However in the event that you take the time to do it right, cleaning it out will be less demanding than you might suspect. In this case it is good to reveal to you a couple of approaches to clean out your garage that will unquestionably make it less demanding. Here are the tips you can employ while cleaning your garage.
Open up garage entry way, evacuate whole substance of the garage onto grass or garage. This provides for you an unfilled garage to work with. All you have to do now is compose it. Bear in mind to turn your radio on too. This will get you in the disposition to work. You can orchestrate all your totes and boxes within the garage where you might want to store them. Make certain to check them with what you need within them. This makes it simpler to independent diverse things inside the garage.
Separate all the things that you need to dispose of from the ones that you need to keep. Don't actually bring the things once more within the garage. Have a yard deal or even better; give them to a worthwhile motivation. Keep in mind most gift focuses get stock when called. Discard anything that is broken inside the junk packs and instantly put them inside the garbage jars. This makes significantly more space for you to wriggle with the things you want to store within the garage.
Stack totes and boxes on top of one another once filled, don't over fill the totes you would like to have the capacity to get within them on the off chance that you need anything at a further point in time.
Additionally think about utilizing e-bay to offer anything that has business esteem. It is simple enough to post things, and you may have something in your garage that is worth more than you might suspect. Find a comparable thing first to see what the potential quality could be. As you experience the greater part of your stuff, you will need to sort out it into real classes; for instance, apparatuses, Christmas adornments, collectibles, pet supplies, and so forth. Be orderly, as the more things that you can put together in related assemblies, the simpler it will be to see what you need to keep, what you have in copy, and what you probably won't need or need. You will probably discover something that you have been searching for.
Right away, handle the garage. To begin with, discard any evident garbage that is laying around that you never utilization. It doesn't make a difference in the event that its "great stuff." If you are not utilizing it, it doesn't make a difference what its value. Special cases, obviously, incorporate photos and different mementos. Embrace and decide that it if hasn't been utilized for twelve months, it is presumably not required, aside from exceptionally costly supplies, or on the off chance that you have been excessively sick or work-overwhelmed to get to a diversion.
You will require three regions or holders for the accompanying: Trash, Donation or sell, and the action items. Movement things incorporate things that you have obtained and need to return, things that need to be taken for repair, and things that have a place someplace else in your home. In the event that you can, utilize a huge rubbish canister for the junk, and boxes or expansive refuse sacks for the philanthropy stuff and the things you need to repair or come back to others.
As a driver you need to know what waste in a garage is and what you can use in the future. You might need to control the cleaning of a garage by participating in the cleaning process. You need to identify yourself using the driving licence or your national identification card as a participant. However, the best thing is to know what is a waste in a garage is and what is not.
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Searching for the perfect wedding gift idea can be tense sometimes–how can you be sure to buy something that won't conclude getting came back or collecting dirt in the couple's cellar? After all, your current is an expansion of your love and gratitude for the soon-to-be couple. To assist you in your search, we spoken to experts and received their finest advice on locating a great present that's sure to please.
Registering has changed from being about fine china to lovers wanting items they can treasure and used in their every day lives," says Nora Lee, Pottery Barn's products director on registry. What which means is: give attention to everyday living and eating out items. Basic white meals and bath towels may seem to be like boring items nevertheless, you they are functional and can actually be useful to the few.
Consider partnering with others to acquire the few one of these more costly items. They'll really enjoy it," advises Jessica Joyce of Foundation Shower & Beyond. Quite simply, unite and conquer. Rather than buying a couple of cheap "leftover" items from the registry, discuss with to see if the other friends would be enthusiastic about teaming up to have the couple a pricey good-quality dinnerware establish that could normally be too high priced for you (or other people, really) to buy by yourself.
A monogram with the couple's initials would instantly put in a personal touch to a normal wedding present like a set of wine beverage glasses or shower towels. In addition, it demonstrates you cared enough to make an effort and make today's special and memorable. Of course, if you understand the few well, you can also decide on a more creative way to individualize their gift–an artsy collage of these images or a vintage map of metropolis where they received engaged personalized with the names and date for your wedding, for example.
Take it from a genuine bride (aka my pal Lindsey): "Don't ever before go back home d?cor, you never know someone's flavor." Yes, you might feel that the bright colored cubist painting you found at a gallery starting may be considered a great apartment centerpiece but buying it for somebody else's living room is wii idea.


Neo-Nazis: Can we finally start calling them TERRORISTS now, instead of "patriots"?
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Music for a Sunday: You want a tune? You GOT it.
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Mouth-watering, flavourful ramen in our renown, authentic, Hakata-style pork bone soup consistently cooked to perfection.
We are a Japanese noodle restaurant, located across Melbourne and in WA, specialising in pork bone noodle soup and noodle, otherwise known as Tonkotsu Ramen and Tsukemen.
Browse through our extensive range of authentic Japanese cuisine here.
Hakata Gensuke's noodles are made in house in a temperature, climate and humidity-controlled room with the best equipment used for every one of our ramen shops. In each step of the process, our noodle master and his team will inspect our noodles to ensure it is to the specifications befitting for our cherished customers.
Stay tuned and get excited about our upcoming Hakata Gensuke App, providing all the latest promotions and loyalty program benefits. We anticipate our will be launched and downloadable for all our beloved customers in early 2019!
Award winning Master Chef Kousuke invented his secret Tonkotsu recipe when he founded and opened his first restaurant in 2008. With many years in one of toughest dining environments in Japan, his restaurants and the Hakata Gensuke brand is now blossoming across Melbourne and around the world.
Discover all the locations Hakata Gensuke is now operating and awaiting to serve you!
Mr Yoshimura has secured the title of Ultimate Ramen Champion in year 2011 & 2012. The shop in Bugis, Singapore has sold over 100,000 bowls of ramen within a year.
In August 2015, Hakata Gensuke has been awarded the Best Bang for Bucks Restaurant by Time Out Melbourne.


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Mecha anime cover all series that revolve around the use of piloted robotic armors in battle, which is broken down into two subcategories of Super Robot and Real Robot. Mecha series cover a wide variety of genres from comedy to drama, though are always fantastical and larger-than-life in nature and feature large-scale battles and/or action sequences. Mecha anime has contributed to a greater popularity of mecha and has expanded into other media, with manga and video game adaptations, and has also contributed to the popularity of scale model robots.
The genre started with Mitsuteru Yokoyama's 1956 manga Tetsujin 28-go (which was later animated in 1963 and also released abroad as Gigantor). Its inclusion is debatable however, as the robot was controlled by remote instead of a cockpit in the machine. Not long after that the genre was largely defined by author Go Nagai, into something considerably more fantastical. Mazinger Z, his most famous creation, was not only the first successful Super Robot anime series, but also the pioneer of the genre staples like weapons that were activated by the hero calling out their names ("Rocket Punch!"). It was also a pioneer in die-cast metal toys such as the Chogokin series in Japan and the Shogun Warriors in the U.S., that were (and still are) very popular with children and collectors. Getter Robo, for its part, was the first combining robot, something that became a frequent design theme and was aggressively imitated in similar mecha shows.
The appearance of Gundam in 1979 is considered to have broken the mecha genre into two subsets: the super robot show, which focused on ultratech mecha that often had elements of mysticism and tend to use a "monster of the week" format; and the Real Robot show, in which the mecha are shown as tools rather than semi-mystical creations, and the focus is less on the machines and more on the pilots. The introduction of Mobile Suit Gundam in 1979 introduced a sort of paradox: a war show about giant war machines that was in fact anti-war at heart.
Other notable series include but are by no means limited to The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, which in its modified Robotech form led to one of the breakthroughs of anime in the USA; Hideaki Anno's Gunbuster, which along with Macross and Gundam is considered the pinnacle of mecha anime in the 1980s; the police-focused Patlabor; GaoGaiGar, which acted as a homage to the light-hearted and courage-focused stories of the 80s in a time of mostly dramatic mecha series; and as examples of older shows, Go Lion (Voltron) and Giant Robo as well as Full Metal Panic. Macross was especially noteworthy as it showed mecha fighting under combined arms tactics, ranging from the infantry Spartan MBR-07-II to the jet fighter VF-1 Valkyrie and artillery Monster HWR-00-II.
One anime series that drew from the tradition of both super robot and Real Robot genres while being unique was Hideaki Anno's Neon Genesis Evangelion. Considered by many to be the spiritual successor to Space Runaway Ideon, Evangelion was highly successful and quite controversial, similar to its would-be predecessor. Another series, Kishin Heidan, is less well known outside Japan.
The mecha genre in anime is still alive and well as the new millennium came, with revival OVAs like Getter Robo: the Last Day, Diebuster, Mazinkaiser and Gurren Lagann from the Super Robot tradition, the Gundam Seed and Gundam 00 series from the Real Robot side, and Reideen, a recent remake of the 1975 hit series Brave Raideen.
Arguably, the concept of piloted mecha goes back decades before Tetsujin-28. The tripods featured in The War of the Worlds, with advanced weaponry and dedicated piloting stations, are perhaps the forerunners of modern mecha.
More recent anime titles, such as Escaflowne and ZOIDS, introduce variant concepts to the mecha genre, such as organic mecha and upscaled mechanical animals and vehicles.
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Others enjoy building Lego mecha, whether to reproduce existing designs or create their very own. Lego mecha construction can present unique engineering challenges; the balancing act between a high range of motion, good structural stability, and aesthetic appeal can be difficult to manage. In 2006, the Lego Group released their own somewhat manga-inspired mecha line with the Exo-Force series.
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There have been a few writers who maintain that pastors are generalists. We must do many things and hopefully do them well. This is especially true for pastors in African American congregations and communities. It has long been assumed that the pastor is to be present and productive in every way imaginable; the pastor is to be preacher, teacher, social justice advocate, counselor, surrogate parent, mentor, business-minded, politically connected, a managerial genius… You get the point. The problem is that pastors who are all of these things and more are so spread out that ineffectiveness and burnout often follow. To be sure, pastors should be concerned with a whole host of things, but we should never be too busy to pray and be in the presence of God.
Pastors are not professionals, if by 'professional' we assume the emulation of corporate images of the CEO and manager. This does not mean that there are not things pastors and churches can learn from business cultures; rather it means that the pastor's ultimate identity is not grounded in Wall Street but the Way of Jesus. E.M. Bounds is right when he says, "The preacher … is not a professional man; his ministry is not a profession; it is a divine institution, a divine devotion." Thus, the pastorate, properly understood, is not defined as a profession but as a vocation.
As a vocation, a calling, the pastorate is by its very nature "full-time". There is not a moment when the faithful pastor's head, heart, and hands are not aligned to the whole counsel of God and to the service of the Lord's Church. But this should not be misconstrued as being applicable to some kind of professional context where the pastor is always sitting in the office and running errands. There are many men and women in ministry who cannot do this for varying yet legitimate reasons. But congregations should never create and expect demands that take the pastor from prayerful preparation or for family life.
In order to do ministry most effectively, pastors in the 21st century must live out this vocation as freely as possible. I do not mean that pastors should do no work. Indeed pastors are very busy people and we do much more than preach a 20 or 40 minute sermon on Sunday. Because pastoral ministry requires so much from the pastor, the pastor should not neglect the most important and central elements of his or her authority and action. Acts 6 shares the calling of the first deacons. They emerge due to pastoral necessity: the apostles must be free for ministry of the Word and prayer. To be sure, tending to other matters was of importance, but the apostles invited the deacons to share in the pastoral call as to protect themselves from burn out and from displacing the primacy of prayer and preaching. This echoes Jethro's admonition to Moses in Exodus 18 about the need for delegated leadership in assisting Moses in his pastoral work.
So in order to be free to do this most glorious work, pastors cannot be inundated with unproductive busyness; and the pastor must be free for full time ministry to fight full time devils. Pastoral ministry is spiritual warfare, selfless service, and sanctified life in the world. When churches free their pastors to do this eternal business, they and the larger community benefit greatly and are blessed richly.
In a very real sense, this is what full-time ministry looks like when seen primarily through the lens of Scripture. All other work and witness the pastor offers flows from this.


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Order System for Volvo's Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks Officially Open
Sales of Volvo's heavy-duty electric truck range now ramp up with the official opening of the order system.
Volvo Trucks has now officially opened the order system for its heavy-duty electric truck range, the Volvo FH, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX. Serial production will start in the autumn and gradually ramp up. The electric trucks will be produced in the CO2-neutral Tuve plant in Gothenburg to start with.
"This is a milestone for the car manufacturer. There is a lot of interest from customers to place orders for these fantastic trucks. Until now we have mainly offered customers and partners to sign letters of intent to buy, but now we start to sign firm orders, which is a major step forward for electrification," says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.
In 2021 the car manufacturer took orders, including letters of intent to buy, for more than 1,100 electric trucks in over 20 countries.
The electric versions of Volvo's medium-duty trucks Volvo FE, Volvo FL, and Volvo VNR are already in serial production. The largest markets for Volvo's electric trucks in Europe currently are Norway, Sweden, and Germany. The car manufacturer is the market leader in Europe for heavy electric trucks with a market share of 42% in 2021, and also has a leading position in North America.
"It´s clearly becoming a competitive advantage to be able to offer silent, zero exhaust emission transport solutions," comments Roger Alm.
Volvo has a total of six electric truck models in production as of this year. Therefore, Volvo Trucks has the most complete electric lineup in the global truck industry. The car manufacturer is covering everything from city distribution and refuse handling, to urban construction transports and regional haulage. The company's target is that half of its total truck sales will be electric by 2030.
The tractor models of the Volvo FH, Volvo FM, and Volvo FMX Electric are for sale now
Volvo is releasing rigid versions for sale in the fourth quarter of 2022
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the artists for this summer's big crafty, (held here in downtown asheville) have been announced. i am honored to be a participate in this summer's big crafty! see y'all there! sunday july 13th at the asheville art museum.
I aspire to keep my work fresh and new. The latest? Porcelain tumblers, headed to the salt kiln.
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IndiaChain: Inside GoI's blockchain network
After decrying the use of cryptocurrency, GoI has become serious about adopting blockchain across governance systems. Will it work?rn
By Mansi Joshi
Staff Writer, CIO	 Feb 21, 2018 4:00 pm PST
On Feb 1, during the 2018 Union Budget speech, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley quashed the hopes of cryptocurrency enthusiasts in the country by declaring that the government doesn't consider cryptocurrency as a "legal tender."
However, if you were closely watching, he also mentioned that the Indian government will explore the use of blockchain in governance.
In a subsequent tweet, NITI Aayog's CEO Amitabh Kant stated that the government thinktank will run pilots on electronic health records, land records and digital certifications. "Wherever people need to establish a trusted, shared and unique record, blockchain technology can help by simplifying processes and removing intermediaries," he tweeted.
One of the first implementations is already in the works. To tackle the problem of fake degrees, the central government plans to issue blockchain-based digital certificates to IIT-Bombay and Delhi University students from 2019.
According to reports, the government is also mulling over the use of blockchain in maintaining land records, health data, and linking it to IndiaStack – a set of code developed around India's unique identity project Aadhaar.
While these blockchain ambitions are only in the proof of concept phase right now, there needs to be more clarity on how "open" and "public" this network will be, and which parties will be involved in the maintenance and verification of the nodes.
Cryptocurrency bad, blockchain good?
Government's stand on cryptocurrency is clear, but Ajeet Khurana, Head, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Committee – Internet and Mobile Association of India, believes that when people say tokens are bad while the network is good, they lack an understanding of what blockchain is.
"Tomorrow, if you have a public blockchain, there has to be some incentive for independent parties to run it as it needs computational power and resources," he mentions. The incentive could be a token, a bitcoin or a new cryptocurrency. The only exception to this could be if the government decides to have a private blockchain network.
But this defeats the purpose of building a blockchain, he says. Blockchain's beauty is that it is a secure, distributed, and transparent ledger system, which involves an innumerable number of participants authenticating each and every transaction.
"If it's private, the purpose of blockchain is lost. I feel that when somebody has a problem with the token and not with the chain, they don't realize that they go hand in hand," he points out.
Whose responsibility is it anyway?
Suppose the entire land records of the country are stored on the network, he says. The land ownership or asset ownership certificate will be created by one entity, whereas the retrieval and authentication will happen on the blockchain network. "Just because you have a widely distributed blockchain network does not mean anybody can create the certificate. There can be one entity who is creating it and other entities who are doing the rest."
The problem, Khurana explains, arises when there's a man in the middle. "If the Aadhaar data is on blockchain and an individual is keeping a copy of it, this doesn't mean he can access everybody's private data." The user will not be storing the encrypted data anyway, but just the hash function.
But inspite of the transparency and security, there lurks the danger of the 51 percent attack. If more than half the number of nodes in a network act in consort with each other – they can basically change anything. So the key is, Khurana reiterates, you do not use blockchain in a way that actually defeats the purpose of transparency.
If there are 100 nodes, then 51 of them need to act in consort to take control, but if there are a million nodes –the probability of 51 percent acting in consensus becomes low.
In a cloud architecture, Khurana points out, "the more nodes you add to a cloud setup, more vulnerable it becomes. Whereas in the blockchain, the more the merrier.
"I'd like IndiaChain to be open to all citizens, but if that is not possible and there's a need for a closed user group, this group should be quite wide. It is a very good initiative but the only worry is that it should be rightly implemented."
If the government wants IndiaChain to have the same remarkable journey as IndiaStack, it needs to avoid the loopholes that are plaguing its Aadhaar story.
The very concept of blockchain is based on the distribution of the ledger, Khurana adds. "If an adequate amount of copies are not made, then few people acting in consort can impact the security of the system. Without widespread usage, blockchain won't be a success."
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Bratislava - Plenary 1: Public service and public interest content in the digital age - Presentation by Samuel Studer, OFCOM (CH)
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Presentation by Samuel Studer, OFCOM (CH), for the Plenary Session 1: "Public service and public interest content in the digital age: the role of regulators" on 11 October 2018 in Bratislava
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Originally Published: January 22, 2013 1:23 p.m.
An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to reduce air pollution from the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) would give plant owners including Salt River Project (SRP) until 2023 to install the necessary equipment.
That's five more years than Congress called for when it required action to improve visibility at the Grand Canyon and 10 other national parks and wilderness areas in the Southwest.
The proposal announced Thursday seeks an 84 percent reduction in harmful nitrogen oxide emissions via a technology known as selective catalytic reduction. According to the EPA, that would reduce haze by 73 percent, improving visibility and public health.
The 2,250-megawatt coal-fired plant near Page is one of the largest sources of nitrogen oxide emissions in the country, according to the EPA. It provides almost all of the power used to carry water through the Central Arizona Project (CAP) aqueduct.
Navajo and Hopi leaders have said they fear that new emission standards could prompt owners to close the plant, costing hundreds of jobs. That decision is up to SRP, the operator, and five other owners.
An SRP news release said that equipment required to comply with the EPA's proposal would cost as much as $1.1 billion.
Grant Smedley, SRP's manager of environmental policy and innovation, said it appears the EPA tried to take into account previous efforts to reduce emissions from the plant.
Owners voluntarily installed low-nitrogen oxide burners between 2009 and 2011, at a cost of nearly $45 million, that have reduced emissions by more than 40 percent, according to SRP.
"However, we remain concerned that the timing of the proposal may not give us enough time to resolve some of the uncertainties facing the plant before we make a financial commitment," Smedley said. "We also have some initial concerns that it is one of the most stringent limits in the nation and could reduce our flexibility."
Jared Blumenfeld, the EPA's Pacific Southwest regional administrator, said the proposal brings together multiple perspectives and is the first step toward a viable agreement. The EPA will make its final decision after a 90-day public comment period.
"We're definitely getting to a place where we can now understand what the suite of options are," he said. "And if there are new ones, we can measure those against the ones we've proposed."
General Manager David Modeer said Central Arizona Project officials remain concerned that the EPA is overestimating the plant's impact on visibility. He said the agency's proposal could lead to higher prices for water users.
"We are encouraged that the EPA has recognized significant cost impacts to CAP and our customers and tribes that we provide water to, as well as the economic impacts on the Navajo and Hopi tribes," Modeer said.
Kevin Dahl, Arizona program manager for the National Parks Conservation Association, said his organization is mostly pleased with the proposal's emissions limit but not with the additional time suggested for the retrofit.
"Why does the federal government give itself an extra five years when the technology is available and we can do it now?" he said.
Dahl's group was a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed last year accusing the EPA of not moving fast enough to reduce emissions from the Navajo Generating Station and another coal-fired plant in northwestern New Mexico.
Rob Smith, senior organizing manager of the Sierra Club, praised the proposal.
"It's good news for everyone who breathes and wants to look at the Grand Canyon without the veil of haze," Smith said. "Our concern is that it will take extra years, up to 2023, to achieve this result."
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., released a statement saying Arizonans shouldn't have to pay to address visibility problems that he said the government hasn't tied with certainty to the plant.
"In addition, EPA's proposal is sure to raise water and power rates for tribal and non-tribal communities throughout Arizona, undermining three decades worth of bipartisan water policy and numerous water-settlement agreements," he said.
A news release from Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said, "Forcing Arizona's water and utility companies to spend up to $1 billion on plant upgrades that would negligibly improve visibility makes little economic or environmental sense."


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One year after controversy, Lafayette's Senior…
One year after controversy, Lafayette's Senior Services hires new supervisor
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Lafayette's Senior Services' new supervisor, Juli Mackenzie, left, talks with recreation coordinator Heide Barrowman at the Lafayette Senior Citizens Center on Thursday.
Mildred Oliver, of Boulder, plays a card game with other seniors at the Lafayette Senior Citizens Center on Thursday.
By Anthony Hahn | ahahn@prairiemountainmedia.com | Colorado Hometown Weekly
Almost a year after Lafayette's Senior Services Manager, Vern Swanagon, resigned in July following complaints from seniors claiming poor treatment by disrespectful staff members — including Swanagon — the program has hired Juli Mackenzie as its new supervisor after a tumultuous several months of wrangling by officials and the community.
The changes began when City Administrator Gary Klaphake announced the resignation of Swanagon during the public comments portion of a City Council meeting in July, one that was attended by dozens of seniors planning to ask the city for a change in management.
Seniors came to a meeting last year to express concerns about intimidation and disrespect from staff, strict rules that made them feel like children, declining awareness about services and lack of active-mind programs.
"We know what we have to do," Klaphake said at the meeting. "Change is afoot, and that's one of the changes. Let's just be civil about this and move on."
In 2014, the city received more than $40,000 in federal funding for the program.
As residents such as Karen Norback — who expressed her dismay toward Lafayette official's handling of the situation — began to take notice, the controversy within the program started to take shape.
"I was really disturbed by all of it," said Norback. "All of a sudden, here was my city that I love so much with this kind of action towards our seniors. For a while, I would be at the grocery store and people would stop me and ask me if I had heard what was going on with the program, everyone realized that something wasn't right. The city has a black eye because of it."
In response to the claims, the State Unit on Aging at the Colorado Department of Human Services hosted a meeting last year where about 50 seniors expressed concerns about the program.
A letter from agency manager Todd Coffey to Curt Cheesman, who oversees Lafayette's senior services, on June 11 reflected on comments that were made during the meeting.
"Nearly every comment received identified a common theme of: intimidation; overall atmosphere that is hostile and unfriendly; fear of retaliation; inconsistent application of rules; and diners feeling they are treated disrespectfully and like children," the letter reads. "These identified issues require immediate corrective action by the city of Lafayette."
Following the letter, the board was put on forced suspension by the City Council for undisclosed reasons discussed in private meetings. The suspension was lifted in October, but members of the board remained skeptical about the impact of feedback on city decisions.
Earlier this year, Cheesman said he hoped to offer the job to one of two finalists being interviewed in January.
"We had two very different applicants. If we could have combined them, we'd have the perfect candidate," Cheesman at the time. "They were both strong in different areas, but we want to make sure we're giving the position the appropriate effort, and I felt like to do that it was necessary to open it up and give us a chance to see who else is out there."
The first call for applicants was posted in November, according to city spokeswoman Debbie Wilmot.
Lafayette's Senior Advisory Board interviewed three of the candidates, including the two finalists, and recommended that one of them be hired, said Jay Ruggeri, the board chairman at the time.
Ruggeri late last year said he did not think it was necessary to reopen the position and said that the board's recommendation would stand until administrators found someone better.
"So far, everything they've done has been all optimism so far, but no action is taking place," Ruggeri said in November. "I've been happy with the process and being included in the process, but the real test will come when they actually hire someone."
Ruggeri has since stepped down from his position on the board.
Cheesman said that the board's input was one of many factors being considered during the hiring process.
Residents such as Norback, who remained critical of the situation's handling early in the process, have begun to see signs of hope in the program's efforts to mend.
"I'm really pleased with how Mr. Cheesman has handled the hiring of the new senior services manager," said Norback. "He has taken his time to find the right person and I applaud that."
Now, almost a year after complaints were first filed and the position sat vacant, the city has hired a new supervisor: Mackenzie, who started Monday.
Mackenzie, who recently moved back to Colorado after spending the last few years working in northern New Mexico, has worked in human services for most of her life — most recently in a leadership role with DDC/Imagine!
"It's one of the largest growing populations," said Mackenzie. "It's a group that presents lots of needs and also a lot of opportunity."
As officials continue to take steps toward building goodwill within the community and among seniors taking part in the program, it will be seen as to whether they can bring back many who left amid last year's controversy.
"It appears the lunch program is much better," said Norback. "Now that it's finally getting a new supervisor over there we'll see how people deal and if they start to come back."
Anthony Hahn: 303-473-1422, hahna@coloradohometownweekly.com or twitter.com/_anthonyhahn
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Really excited to see the final edit of 'Mr. Somebody?' come together.
Just a few more grade and sound adjustments by Sound Editor - Peter Warnock and Roni Rodrigues - VFX Digital Compositor.
Thanks to Matthew Littlewood for the final piece of music and to Andrew McKee for assisting with the final touches.
Big thanks to the NFTS Film Clinic Team!
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Does anyone know if the CE-3 glasses work with other emitters? For example, the Edim ones? This may seem like a silly question but bear with me, I'll explain another time.
The StereoGraphics CE-3 glasses work poorly with the standard eDimensional emitter. The resulting stereoscopic images have a visible linear flicker area at both the top and bottom of the image. I haven't tested the CE-3 glasses with other 3rd party emitters or so-called universal emitters.
By, contrast, the eDimensional glasses won't synch with the StereoGraphics emitter at all.


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The Right Way to Do a Project Kickoff
I'm sure we've all attended many project kickoff meetings. Mostly these were boring, generic and we've barely taken any notice of what was been said. Somewhat like listening to the safety briefing on an aeroplane, just before take-off – you've heard it all before. But just as listening to the safety briefing on the aeroplane could be the difference between you surviving an air crash or not, so to could that project safety meeting be the difference between life and death.
Some aircrews try and spice up the safety briefing by adding a few quirks and jokes. But even these can become boring for regular flyers.
Most construction projects delegate the safety advisor to present the project induction. Often these are done as a 'tick and flick' exercise, which consists of reading a list of 'do's and don'ts' and signing the bottom of the piece of paper.
Site kickoff meetings should be more than only focussing on generic safety issues. They are an opportunity to welcome new workers, explain what they'll be doing on the project, and give them an understanding of where they'll be working and how they'll fit into the contractor's organizational structure. It's an opportunity to discuss project rules, ensure new workers understand the quality requirements and know what's expected of them, and of course, it's vital to highlight specific safety issues that will be encountered on the project.
What to include in project kickoff meetings
I generally include the following in project inductions:
1. Welcome from the project manager
2. Project overview
A brief overview of the project, which could include who the client is, a description of the overall project, the specific structures being constructed and the overall project duration.
3. Project status
The current status of the project, the milestones already achieved and milestones due in the near future.
4. Projects problems
Specific problems encountered on the works, or that may be encountered.
5. New employees
if there are new employees, then a brief overview of the company.
6. Company values
7. Section focussed on the workers themselves, which covers:
location of toilets, offices, stores and lunch room facilities
project rest days (personnel are often focussed on their personal problems and questions, so once these are addressed they will be more focussed on the content of the rest of the induction)
The overall project management structure, mentioning people by name and their individual responsibilities.
9. Project specific rules such as:
areas that personnel must not enter
site access routes
10. Disciplinary
Company disciplinary and grievance procedures, including which offenses will result in workers being removed from the project or dismissed
11. Safety
This shouldn't just be a discussion on general safety topics but should focus on the actual project specific safety rules and hazards.
12. Emergency equipments
The location of emergency equipment and emergency evacuation routes and muster stations.
13. Environmental issues which should include:
site boundaries
local fauna and flora that may be encountered
procedures should local fauna be encountered
disposing and segregating of waste
actions in the event of an accidental spill of liquids that could cause pollution
14. Procedures
Procedures to follow if a worker becomes ill or injured, either during work hours or after work.
15. Emergency contact details
A useful practice is for employees to be given a small laminated card listing emergency contact details, which can fit into a pocket to be carried with them at all times.
16. The quality expectations for the project
At all stages of the meeting, employees should be encouraged to ask questions.
Lastly, if possible, new employees should be introduced to the person they'll be reporting to.
Everyone who attends the kickoff must sign an attendance sheet that must be kept with the safety records. I would also consider setting a brief questionnaire for the participants to confirm they have heard and understood the information.
Don't forget to ensure that the induction is updated regularly because progress and rules change as the project progresses, as may staff.
Too often we expect our workers to know what's expected of them. They arrive on-site and are expected to know the rules, the work times, acceptable behaviors and who to raise queries with. Sometimes workers are treated like sheep, herded from one project to the next with no inkling of what they are building or how long they'll be there. Then when things go wrong management blames the employee who possibly didn't know better.
Use inductions to welcome workers to the project, making them part of it. Importantly, ensure that everyone understands the project rules and is aware of the project risks. A proper project kickoff will help avoid problems later.


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Mongoose, which were once reared to control growing population of snakes spread over sprawling 47 acre land, at Raj Bhavan, the Maharashtra Governor's official residence in South Mumbai, have now been posing threat to peacocks trying to prey on them.
Two days back a peahen had given birth to two baby peacocks, however they were found to be missing apparently indicating that they have been preyed upon by the mongoose.
"Basically there are 18 to 20 peacocks who roam from Raj Bhavan up to Hanging Garden near Malbar Hill. They keep flying around and never remain at one place. As far as the mangoose are concerned, they have become real nuisance. They cannot be caught since they hide in the holes. Now the rodent as well as canine population is under control, Vasant Salunkhe, Controller (Properties) Raj Bhavan said. In 2015 the state government had agreed to entrust the work of peacock protection to a private party. Accordingly the work was entrusted to Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT), which in turn entrusted the work to an NGO My Vets Trust (MVT), which had promised to preserve and restore dwindling population of peacocks.
My Vets Trust was paid an amount of Rs 43 lakh for the purpose. However, except for providing some cages for the peacocks, the MVT didn't do anything. Basically the idea of providing cages for peacock is wrong, because they hardly stay in the cages," Salunkhe added.
"In this connection we wrote to SDTT and also held meeting twice with officials of SDTT, pointing out that the service provided by MVT is hardly of any use and as such the agreement with it be terminated. The SDTT promised us to take further action, but nothing happened. Now once again we are in the process of approaching SDTT, because we cannot do anything in this regard," Salunkhe said. My Vets Trust (MVT) could not be reached for comments.
The over 200-year-old Raj Bhavan property, surrounded on three sides by the sea, is one of the major green spots in the city, with 6,000 trees. The Grade-I heritage precinct is rich in flora and fauna.
Basically due to the vast greenery, Raj Bhavan, has been an abode for peacocks. Maharashtra Governor, C Vidyasagar Rao, had thrown open the gates to citizens for peacock sighting in September 2015. Once Malabar Hill was a forested area with varieties of flora and fauna. There was thick jungle on the slopes of the Malabar Hill and there was a pathway from Malabar Hill to Gamdevi through groves and Babul plantations.
From Walkeshwar road, there was a winding lower road leading to the Government house, which together with the upper road was lined with well-tended trees, shrubs and creepers. This road was stated to be constructed by Lord Elphinstone 1853-1860. But due to urbanisation, the forest at Malabar hill has disappeared, except in areas like Raj Bhavan which are out of reach due to restricted entry and the Tower of Silence near Kamla Nehru Park, which is open only to Parsee community. Yet the Raj Bhavan area still has remnants of old forest.