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Vol yr.1827: The farmers' & mechanics' almanac, for the year of our Lord ..
"Being the third after bissextile or leap year, and after the Fourth of July, the fifty-second year of American independence, calculated by Pattrick Leonard, and approved by John Taylor."
The text is the 1886 edition of the almanac and business directory for the Darling Downs district, which includes the major townships of Toowoomba and Roma. The almanac contains a calendar, astronomical phases, postal information, domestic hints, gardening advice and an updated land fencing Act for farmers.
The text is an almanac and business directory for the Darling Downs district, which includes the major townships of Toowoomba and Roma. The almanac contains a calendar, astronomical phases, postal information, domestic hints, gardening advice and an updated land fencing Act for farmers.
The text is the 1897 edition of the almanac and business directory for the Darling Downs district, which includes the major townships of Toowoomba and Roma. The almanac contains a calendar, astronomical phases, postal information, domestic hints, gardening advice and an updated land fencing Act for farmers.
Vol 1895: Ayer's American almanac : for the use of farmers, planters, mechanics, and all families.
Vol 1880: Hostetter's illustrated United States almanac ... : for merchants, mechanics, miners, farmers, planters, and general family use.
Vol 1911-15 (bd w/o 1913): Ayer's American almanac : for the use of farmers, planters, mechanics, and all families.
Vol 1909: Ayer's American almanac : for the use of farmers, planters, mechanics, and all families.
Vol 1902-07: Ayer's American almanac : for the use of farmers, planters, mechanics, and all families.
"For merchants, mechanics, miners, farmers, planters, and general family use."
The Farmers' almanac, for the year 1835 : ... Carefully calculated for the latitude and meridian of Philadelphia.
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What is the purpose of a run as administrator in Windows?
Q: In Windows Seven, When you right click on any executable file, Run As Administrator appears to be written, even if you are not logged in with the Administrator account. What is the purpose of this function?
To understand this function first you have to understand the way the user accounts work in Windows. When you are logged in on a Windows semi-password, Windows makes a unique set of Token, for this session. As long as you're using Windows, this token remains with you. Apart from much other information in this token, information about your username and group it relates to. Whenever you perform any work in Windows, for instance, if you try to run a program, then through the same token, the Windows confirms whether or not you or the software are authorized to perform it.
In older versions of Windows, it was a problem that whenever you were logged in with the Administrator account, every program operates with the administrator's options. As a usual text editor, email readers who did not need administrator's rights, also run on Windows as administrator. There was a huge risk of walking dozens of applications with administrator options at once. These virus-programmable programs were able to easily cause windows to harm severely.
To deal with this situation, Microsoft introduced the User Account feature in Windows Vista.Due to this, when the administrator was now logged in, then one or two XXS token was made.An Excel Token, known as Standard Token, has options for all groups (such as Power Users, Users etc.)in addition to the Administrator, while there are options for all groups including the other XXS token.Standard access tokens are used as normal browsers, such as web browsing. Under this token, when someone is tried to do the job (such as a change in a registry) then the Windows refers to it immediately.
Run As Administrator's option is available in the right-click menu so that if a programming is running administering the admin options, it can be run. In such cases, Windows run this program under the elevated trust token that has all the administrative options available. That's why the program runs smoothly and user administrator options.
I can write msconfig to the enchanting and opening windows, with the help of the Disable UAC available under the Tools tab.
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Teen Struck by Van in Windsor: What Pedestrian Laws Apply?
Posted on behalf of Greg Monforton & Partners Injury Lawyers on Jun 06, 2017 in Auto Accident News
A 16-year-old boy was sent to the hospital in critical condition on June 5 after being struck by a minivan on Dominion Boulevard in South Windsor.
The van struck with such force that it sent the teen flying into a nearby ditch where the boy landed and remained until emergency vehicles came. The van also sustained heavy damage to the hood and windshield.
The accident happened around 3:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Dominion Boulevard near Holy Names High School. The road was closed for several hours into Monday night as police investigated the scene.
On June 12, Windsor police charged a 16-year-old boy who was driving the minivan with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.
Police have spoken with some witnesses, but are encouraging anyone with information about the accident to call 519-255-6700 ext. 4111 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or visit catchcrooks.com.
This is the third pedestrian accident in the area within the last month. Windsor pedestrian accident lawyer Dina Mejalli, a partner with the firm, has been hired to represent the family of a teen who was killed after being hit by a car on May 15.
Just two weeks later, a Chatham boy was struck by a car on Thames Street in Chatham on May 30.
Ontario Pedestrian Laws
Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian can have grave consequences and cause severe injuries. In many situations, the pedestrian may have a legal case if he or she can prove that the driver was negligent in his or her actions.
Typically, negligence means that the driver failed to obey traffic laws and did not act as another reasonable person would have under the circumstances.
If it can be proven that the driver failed to act with reasonable care, he or she may be held liable for any resulting injuries. However, the pedestrian's actions at the time of the incident are also important.
Ontario has several laws outlining the legal responsibilities of motorists and pedestrians to help ensure the safety of everyone on the road. Some of these laws include:
Pedestrian crosswalks are most often located at intersections with stop signs or traffic lights and are identifiable by two white lines marking a path.
The Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 144(7) requires that vehicles yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk.
Pedestrian crossovers are distinctly identified by signs, special lights, lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway.
A new law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2016 as part of the Making Ontario's Roads Safer Act requires that motorists, including cyclists, give pedestrians the entire road to cross when using a crossover.
This law amended R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 140(1) to state that vehicles approaching a crossover must:
Stop before entering the crossover
Not overtake another vehicle that is already stopped at the crossover
Not proceed into the crossover until all pedestrians have reached the other side of the road and are no longer in the roadway
It is important to note however, that this law does not apply to crosswalks.
Drivers who violate this new law can face fines of $150 to $500 and three demerit points. These penalties are doubled in Community Safety Zones, which are identified by signs and are often located near schools or public areas like parks.
If a vehicle is within 30 metres of a crossover, it cannot pass a vehicle that is in front of it, according to R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 140(3).
The Act also outlines the duties of pedestrians in crossovers. It states that pedestrians cannot leave the curb or other safe place to enter the crossover by walking or running if an approaching vehicle is so close that it would be impossible for it to stop before entering the crossover, according to R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 140(4).
Other Pedestrian Traffic Laws
R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 144(22) states that pedestrians can only cross a roadway in the areas that are marked for pedestrian use.
Pedestrians may cross a roadway if they are approaching and facing a traffic control light showing a circular green signal or straight-ahead signal, according to R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 144(23).
If the traffic control light the pedestrian is facing is showing a flashing circular green signal or a solid or flashing left turn arrow with a circular green signal, the pedestrian cannot legally enter the roadway according to R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 144(24).
Pedestrians should not enter the roadway if they are approaching and facing a red or amber signal at the traffic light, according to R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 144(25).
Pedestrians should only cross a roadway if the pedestrian control signal is showing a "walk" signal. If it is showing a solid or flashing "don't walk" signal, you should not enter the roadway, according to R.S.O 1990, c. H8 section 144(26-27).
Qualified Legal Help After a Pedestrian Accident
Victims of pedestrian accidents have a right to apply for Ontario Accident Benefits through their insurance company or that of the at-fault driver. In some cases, they may also have a legal case that can entitle them to additional compensation.
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Classically trained from the age of 4, as both a Jazz and Classical pianist as well as a composer, James Gelfand has received critical acclaim in both the jazz world and the film industry.
James has performed on over 40 albums, with 10 under his own name. and has recorded a number of crossover albums combining both classical and jazz idioms. He has received six JUNO nominations for both solo albums and collaborative efforts and a JUNO award for the album "The Merlin Factor" on which he performed and contributed his compositions and arrangements . In 1992 James won the International Montreal Jazz Festival competition and placed second at the world renowned Great American Jazz Piano Competition in Jacksonville. He has performed at countless jazz festivals around the world, notably in Switzerland, France, Germany, the United States, and in his home country of Canada. As a film composer Gelfand has written scores for over 50 films and many television series for broadcasters including NBC, PBS, Hallmark, Lionsgate, and CBC.


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Games and Esports news | Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Collector's Edition includes a fully functional lightsaber
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Collector's Edition includes a fully functional lightsaber
Along with the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor release date that was announced, Limited Run Games also revealed the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Collector's Edition, which will be released a few months after release.
The edition is priced at $299 and includes a full-size, functional replica of Cal Kestis' lightsaber (blade sold separately).
Full size functional lightsaber replica
Blade sold separately
Premium magnetic box (holds a lightsaber hilt)
Official steelbook
Physical copy of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Deluxe Edition on PlayStation 5
Cameron Monaghan: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Be More Adult, Darker Cal's Story
Cameron Monaghan, who played fugitive Jedi Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its sequel, gave an interview to Entertainment Weekly, in which he spoke a little about when work on the sequel began, what the next game will be like, and whether Cal will appear somewhere else besides games. EA: When did you find out you were returning to the game? CM: We always wanted to do more. So after we finished the first part, I talked to several people over the course of a month. We had a party and we had a little talk - like: "What would we do if we started work on the second game?". It all depended on how the first part was received. But it was clear that everyone from the very beginning hoped for a sequel. A lot of great people joined us for the second game, both in terms of the cast and behind the scenes. The second part was created on the foundation of the first, and I would say that it has become better in everything. EA: Were there any burning issues related to Cal in the second game? CM: Who does his hair? Where does he get his ponchos? Yes, there were a lot of things we wanted to say about this character. I wanted to see what an adult Cal looks like, how the character will be affected by several years of fighting in a no-win situation. How will this change his outlook? How will this change his interactions with people? How will this affect their decision making? We started discussing all of these issues during the creation of the first game in order to later create a more adult, more complex, darker story of Cal. But being dark just for the sake of being dark is not what I wanted. It is very important that there is also a place for adventure in history. But at the same time, they need to be balanced with something complex and interesting for the character, throw some serious questions that I think will surprise people. I hope we manage to impress the players with a couple of plot twists. EA: I know I can't tell you much, but if you ever got the chance to play Cal in a movie or TV series, what would it mean to you? CM: I love this character. He has already begun to appear in other media - we have a novel on the way. It's been really amazing to work on games because I think games are very under-researched and underused. It's only now that they're starting to get their due - people look at the games and see that they're incredible, touching and meaningful. So right now, my top priority is to make sure we get the story right in the game. What happens next, where Star Wars will go, is anyone's guess, but I have to say that I love Cal and have enjoyed playing him in recent years. So let's see. ...
Official: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be shown at The Game Awards 2022
Respawn Entertainment and EA announced Star Wars Jedi: Survivor earlier this year, but aside from a cinematic trailer and a few related details, there hasn't been much information about the sequel. However, this will soon change. Rumors previously claimed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor would hit the stage at The Game Awards this year, and this has now been officially confirmed. Taking to Twitter, The Game Awards producer and host Geoff Keighley confirmed that the first gameplay of Respawn Entertainment's game will be shown at the upcoming event on December 8th. According to Keighley, we'll see "a lot" of gameplay, which suggests we're in for some pretty substantial gameplay. https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/1599812440945876993 The Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Steam page was recently updated prematurely, revealing some new details and a March 15 release date. The game is in development for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC. ...
EA plans to release a "major" game before April, but doesn't say what it will be. Most likely it's Jedi: Survivor
During today's investor update, EA said it plans to release a "large IP" sometime before March 31, 2023. There's a good chance it's Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to Respawn's 2019 adventure game Jedi: Fallen Order. First, though, a few words from EA CEO Andrew Wilson on why EA doesn't clarify what this "core intellectual property" is. "The nature of marketing in our industry has changed a lot in the last five or six years," Wilson said. "You may remember that when we launched Apex Legends, we didn't tell anyone about it for about 48 hours before the community was able to play it. The big shift, of course, in the last decade has been the shift from TV marketing to digital marketing. We've moved into more focused digital, and we've now moved into more precise digital timing, so for every franchise, our development and marketing teams come together and consider what is the best time to start meaningful communication with our community about the future. games." It seems like a way too long to say that EA had some thoughts about when to start marketing and decided that close to the game's release was a good time. EA originally teased this upcoming unrevealed game in its investor slideshow this May, where "major intellectual property" was listed for early next year along with "partner game", "remake" and "sports game". At the time, the "partner game" was rumored to be Jedi: Survivor, but it now seems clear that EA was referring to Koei Tecmo Wild Hearts, which it publishes under the EA Originals label. The "remake" on the list is Dead Space, whose January release date was announced very recently, and the sports game is the new Super Mega Baseball. It remains only to reveal the "main IP". EA previously announced that Jedi: Survivor will be released in 2023, and Giant Bomb's Jeff Grubb has been claiming for months that the game will be released in March 2023, according to his sources. Grubb echoed that claim a couple of weeks ago, stating that the "major partnership game" coming from EA early next year will be Jedi: Survivor. The recent PlayStation database leak also placed a release date for Jedi: Survivor in March. ...
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New information about Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will appear in December, said Jeff Grubb
During the Game Mess Mornings podcast, journalist and insider Jeff Grubb commented on the lack of any information regarding the Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game. According to Grubb, its release is invariably scheduled for March 2023, during which time EA will have time to conduct an advertising campaign, and in December will give official information about the game. https://youtu.be/ELeVQ3H2Tjk Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The action takes place five years after the events of the original. ...
EA CEO Denies Recent Rumors That Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Will Release In March
EA CEO Andrew Wilson has dismissed recent rumors that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will release in March, saying it's best not to assume anything. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has been one of the biggest secrets in the gaming industry since the first game was released, and many insiders have been reporting on it even before its official announcement. One of the first rumors said that the game was expected to be released in late 2022, but at the last minute the game was pushed back to early 2023. Rumors that Jedi: Survivor could release in early 2023 were recently confirmed by the PlayStation database, which lists a March release date for the game. Regardless, it looks like it's best to wait until EA officially announces the date, as the company's CEO Andrew Wilson appears to have dismissed these rumors during a shareholder call. Analyst Doug Kreutz asked Wilson about a potential release date for Jedi: Survivor. Kreutz said, "I'm just wondering if -- since you announced Star Wars, can we assume it's not a Star Wars game, or should we assume nothing?", referring to part of EA's release date schedule for this fiscal year, in which mentioned "an unannounced game" prior to the release of Jedi: Survivor. In response, Wilson said, "I think the advice is to assume nothing," thus seemingly dismissing the idea that Jedi: Survivor would be released before the end of this fiscal year. It's not too surprising given how little we've seen of the game so far, but it's interesting to note given how many reports have hinted at its launch before March 2023. From a "glass half full" perspective, it's possible that Wilson is just giving a general warning about not setting a date before it's announced. If Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is indeed not released at the end of this fiscal year, that raises the more interesting question of what kind of " unannounced game " will actually be released before the end of this fiscal year. ...
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Announced as Sequel to Jedi Fallen Order
Electronic Arts, Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm have just announced Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The game will release in 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. Cal Kestis will return as the main character and the game is being developed by the same team at Respawn under the direction of Game Director Stig Asmussen. You can watch the teaser trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HLDaBGdnLc Here's how Electronic Arts officially describes Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor takes place five years after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. Cal must stay one step ahead of the Empire's constant pursuit as he begins to feel the weight of being one of the last remaining Jedi in the galaxy. Accompanied by his faithful companion BD-1, Cal will meet and team up with many unique and interesting characters on his journey. Jedi: Survivor will expand the series' fast-paced combat in new and innovative ways. To survive, Cal must learn new skills and strengthen his connection to the Force. We also get a comment from Asmussen himself: Even before the completion of Jedi: Fallen Order, our team had a vision of how to bring the adventure of Cal, BD, and the team into a sequel. For Jedi: Survivor, we're working closely with Lucasfilm Games to build on the legacy of Jedi: Fallen Order. We're using cutting-edge technology to create more dynamic Jedi combat and cinematic storytelling to expand Cal's story as he matures and survives the dark times. We can't wait to tell the world more about the game later this year. Finally, Lucasfilm Games Vice President Douglas Reilly also commented on the announcement. Millions of Star Wars fans have been fascinated by Cal Kestis' story and we're thrilled to be working with the ace developers at Respawn to continue this epic story. We're thrilled to bring Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and the next chapter of Cal Kestis' journey with players around the world. ...
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New Battlefield 2042 trailer highlights the upcoming Battle of Nordvik event
Publisher EA and developer DICE have released a new trailer for Battlefield 2042, detailing the Battle of Nordvik event. This limited time event will run for 3 weeks. As part of the Battle for Nordvik event, players will be able to complete three challenges, with the first week starting with the Assault on Nordvik challenge. Nordvik Assault will feature a Conquest Assault game in which 64 players will fight for their team. Air vehicles in this mode will not be available. Week 2 will see the start of Nordvik Defense, which will introduce the 16v16 Retaliation mode. Week 3 will see the Liberation of Nordvik begin, featuring the 64v64 Chaos Breakthrough mode, which is a faster and more difficult version of the regular game mode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFxmE_ZtRAs The Battlefield 2042 Battle for Nordvik event will begin on December 20th and run until January 10th. ...
In my opinion, since this is BASICALLY a Christmas Event, you should've done this, but added Snow all over the Map (but only for the Event Playlist Version of the Map) that way it would feel a bit newer and more Festive.
Dead Space remake went gold
Developers EA Motive and Electronic Arts have announced that the upcoming third-person horror remake Dead Space has gone gold. This means that the development is completed and the game has gone to print. The remaining time before the release, the developers will spend looking for bugs and errors, as a result, they will release the first day patch. https://twitter.com/MotiveStudio/status/1603480192755851278 The new version of Dead Space runs on the Frostbite engine, various editions of which have been used in games from series such as Battlefield and FIFA. Unlike the original, we won't see any frames or loading screens in the remake. All rooms available on the ship are fully interconnected, which means that at any time we can return to previously visited locations. The developers decided to create a game from scratch, with improvements to take advantage of the capabilities of the ninth generation of consoles. The developers have asked loyal fans of the series to work together to preserve the distinctive atmosphere of the original with their help. ...
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Dead Space fans are unhappy with the new face of Isaac Clarke in the remake
A recent preview of the Dead Space remake gave us our first glimpse of Isaac Clarke's new face, and his surprisingly youthful and father-like appearance is a hit with fans of the series. From the very beginning of the announcement of the Dead Space remake, it was clear that Isaac Clarke would play a larger role this time around. One of the first big changes announced in the remake was that Isaac would now talk. However, the fact that Isaac Clarke has become more talkative is not the only thing that has changed in his appearance. As shown in a recent IGN First video explaining the changes to the game's story, Isaac also received a completely different face this time around. The video shows Isaac during the opening segments of the Dead Space remake, but it wasn't the character's new garrulity that caught everyone's attention. Dead Space fans have been quick to react to the changes, and they don't seem to be happy with them. One of the most popular tweets about the change says that Isaac Clarke now looks like a "youth pastor" and a Twitter user wonders how the developers managed to "whitewash the white guy". In addition to youth pastors and middle-aged fathers, Isaac's new face model has also been compared to Adam Sandler and Cole Phelps of LA Noire. However, the only accurate comparison is Andy Bernard from The Office. Let's hope all this anger management work doesn't stop him from killing Necromorphs. On the Dead Space Redditor subreddit, Pebble_Bandit even made a face edit that makes Isaac look a little closer to how he was in the original game, while still looking much younger and fresher. The reaction to this version of the face, which was made more similar to how it looked in the game. However, some Dead Space fans don't seem to be very concerned about the changes. Some point out that Isaac has always looked like a "typical white guy" and that this version of his face is at least a little closer to his voice actor, Gunnar Wright. Others point out how frustrating it will be to watch this sweet version of Isaac have his day completely ruined. Ironically, this isn't the first time this year that a remake of a beloved horror game has been ridiculed for the way the protagonist's face has changed. Earlier this year, Konami announced that it was teaming up with the Bloober Team to create a remake of Silent Hill 2, and a much more expressive James Sunderland was shown in the trailer for it. Silent Hill fans weren't impressed with the change, deriding how normal he now looks and how the remake turned him into "a guy who would kill his wife". ...
Dead Space remake will escalate the tension with dynamic events thanks to a special regulator
One of the biggest challenges for a remake, besides being appealing to new generations, is the ability to keep even those who have already played the original game interested. Developers from EA Motive, the authors of the Dead Space remake, took on this task with great dedication, developing the so-called voltage regulator. Dimmer, specifically designed for Dead Space Remake, is a dynamic system that constantly generates new situations in order to maintain high tension and minimize predictability of events. Eric Baptizat (Senior Game Director), Dan Kim (Senior Systems Designer) and Steven Ciciola (Lead Assistant Level Designer) detailed this in their columns on the Electronic Arts official website. "The dimmer is a way to control the voltage level of the player to ensure that there is always something going on. It allows us to control emotions and tension, as well as keep the player on their toes and alert at all times." Baptizat said. "The system includes content organization, regeneration and synchronization," added Kim. "According to our calculations, there are more than 1200 unique events in the system with a huge variety of possible combinations. Various elements such as changing sound or lighting, fog, steam, regenerating enemies. All this, combined with each other in a layered way, creates tense situations. Ciciola gave an example of how a voltage regulator works: "We monitor the intensity of the game as we move from room to room. Maybe a light room, with a few sounds here and there, and that's it. But then you can enter another room and all of a sudden a Flesh Tearer will pop out of a vent in the wall, and the lights will stop working, plus the environment will be fogged up and the intensity will skyrocket. But then it's time to take a break. Because we're essentially monitoring the peaks and troughs of the voltage to make sure the game isn't just a continuous sequence of high-intensity events. It would be emotionally exhausting." Dead Space Remake coming January 27th for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X | S and PC. ...
Tom Henderson reveals start date for next Battlefield 2042 in-game event
Well-known journalist/insider Tom Henderson revealed some details and the date of the next event for Battlefield 2042, which will take place on December 22, 2022, which is already next week. Given the timing, if this is confirmed, then it is likely that an official announcement should come from EA or DICE in the coming days. The new event is expected to feature new game modes, skins, and other cosmetic items, similar to the Liquidators event. The event will last until January 10 As for the specific details of the content, some new information, obviously not official, comes from the Temporyal dataminer. There are talks of eight planned skins, four of which are especially rare and belong to the Black Storm set. Battlefield 2042 is available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4 and PS5. And from November 22, it became available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play. ...
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The Sims 4 got an official mod manager
The Sims 4 finally got an official mod manager based on the CurseForge platform. The available functionality is quite simple and convenient. There is a convenient search engine that allows you to search for modifications by novelty. Mods can also be deleted and edited. The user base of CurseForge has over three million people who have already downloaded 3.8 million modifications. The CurseForge manager is available at this link. ...
Battlefield 4 producer returns to DICE
In another positive move for EA and DICE's Battlefield franchise, David Sirland has announced that he's returning to the franchise to head production. Since the launch of Battlefield 2042 last year, DICE has not had its best year. The game's launch was infamous for server issues, bugs, and frustration with the Battlefield community, who were unhappy with missing features, sparse maps, and gameplay changes that many felt moved too far from the traditional experience. After changing plans after launch, DICE set to work fixing the game, and over the following months, it managed to really change Battlefield 2042. The recently released Season 3 for Battlefield 2042 made some smart changes and even made the game available on Game Pass, opening it up to even more players. In a recent tweet, former Battlefield 4 producer David Sirland announced his return to DICE after working at Sharkmob for the past couple of years helping develop the battle royale game Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodhunt. Having previously worked on the last three games in the Battlefield series, Sirland came just in time as he serves as the franchise's lead producer. The statement also made an attempt to temper the expectations of longtime fans who may have been looking forward to the news. While Sirland has stated that he is committed to helping make the future of Battlefield brighter and better than ever, details on what that means will come at a later date. In the meantime, Sirland promised fans that he would listen to their feedback, both good and bad, to help create an experience that fans love to play. ...
WILD HEARTS To Receive New Kemono Showcase Trailer At The Game Awards
EA and Koei Tecmo announced that the upcoming monster-hunting game WILD HEARTS will receive a new trailer during The Game Awards, showcasing a new Kemono that players can track down and battle against in the game. The announcement, made on Twitter, is accompanied by a picture of a new Kemono that looks like a wolf, along with other natural growths on its body that look like tree branches. The new WILD HEARTS Kemono will be showcased during The Game Awards on December 9 at 00:30 AM UTC. Last month, WILD HEARTS released a trailer showing some of the game's most interesting features: Karakuri's traps, vehicles, and other structures players can build while hunting. The studio also confirmed in October that the game would take around 30 hours to complete. WILD HEARTS releases February 17 on PCC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. ...
Need for Speed: Unbound sells much worse than the last game in the series
The release of the new part of the cult franchise Need for Speed literally took place just a couple of days ago, meanwhile, analysts are already sharing disappointing estimates. According to the latest data, the physical version of Need for Speed: Unbound is selling much worse than Need for Speed: Heat, although it was better received. As a basis, analysts take information from the game sales chart in the UK. There, Need for Speed: Unbound sales are 64% lower than Need for Speed Heat in its first week. Moreover, low demand for a new racing game is observed in other regions and also applies to digital versions on all platforms. For example, take the Steam digital store, where the maximum number of Need for Speed: Heat on the day the game was released was 86,000, while Need for Speed: Unbound had 14,000 players. Early analysis from industry figures links the low player demand for Need for Speed: Unbound to a weak advertising campaign. The novelty missed all the major events and received only a few nondescript trailers, which focuses on the new visual effects. ...
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College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences / Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
A&GS Diversity and Inclusivity Council
Dear A&GS Students,
We ask all of you to read the following statement in which we express our strong and unequivocal commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and we hope you share our vision to work towards an inclusive community in the college where all students can flourish and succeed.
AGS Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement (pdf)
Our Mission Statement:
To foster cultural competence and proficiency among all students, staff, and faculty in A&GS, and an environment where all feel fully accepted, supported, and valued.
Attendees enjoy a delicious meal at the annual A&GS Multicultural Fest. Handmade dishes from all over the world were shared by our students, faculty, staff, and friends.
To develop, promote, and monitor the effectivenesss of diversity and inclusivity programs and initiatives in AGS
Coordinate with, and support the activities of the campus-wide Diversity and Inclusivity Academic Council, as well as other entities engaged in efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity at the University of Oklahoma
Serve as the compass and conscience of the College in ensuring that AGS is proactive in sharing, adopting, and implementing best diversity and inclusivity practicies with respect to students, faculty and staff welfare, recruitment, retention, and graduation or promotion
Function as a source of reference, information, and point-of-contact for members of the College to share experiences, observations, and suggestions related to diversity and inclusivity
Dr. Jacob Carlin, CIMMS Research Scientist
Fun Fact About You:
I know how to twist balloon animals
Why is Diversity and Inclusion Important to You?
Diversity and inclusion are important to me because everyone should feel welcomed and valued in their roles and for the unique perspectives their backgrounds allow them to bring to the table.
How Have your Experiences Shaped Your Career?
I have been fortunate enough to have had close mentors that I felt very comfortable with throughout all stages of my schooling to help guide my career. Because these people played such a role in my career path and development, I think it is very important for people from all backgrounds to have mentors they are close to and feel are trustworthy and relate to them.
What Advice Do You Have Given Your Life Experiences?
My advice to individuals from diverse backgrounds is to always remember you belong in the space you're in and that your perspectives are valuable and needed.
Describe How you Plan to Engage to Support the Council's Mission:
I plan to engage in the council's mission by making myself known publicly to be an individual people can turn to if they have concerns and to help people stay aware of the council's presence and ongoing activities.
Dr. Scott Greene, Associate Chair and Professor, DGES
I can juggle!
I believe that the university, as well as science and society in general, benefit from hearing and learning from individuals with as broad and diverse a background as possible. If we as individuals, as well as we as a collective society, are going to improve ourselves and our communities, it is important to engage and include everyone from all types of backgrounds and with all types of experiences.
I have been very fortunate to have had a number of diverse and excellent teachers and mentors throughout my career. Working on a large number of team projects which included researchers from widely diverse backgrounds has taught me the value of including people with different perspectives and cultural experiences.
Reach out to people from all backgrounds and those with wide-ranging experiences. The more insight you can obtain from those with differing viewpoints, the better able you will be to understand complex issues. Also try to identify a mentor, regardless of his or her background, who can help you navigate your career and life path. Finally, don't fall victim to imposter syndrome. Remember that we all belong, regardless of our upbringing or how we got here.
I will work toward supporting the Council's mission by providing input and guidance where I can to help out all students from diverse backgrounds achieve their maximum potential. I will also help to organize and participate in events and activities to help all students feel included in the department and college.
Shelby Hill, Coordinator of UG Programs, SOM
I was born with very small feet without toes, and spent a significant part of my childhood in surgeries and doctor's visits. You may notice that I'm a little rebellious when it comes to wearing doctor-approved footwear!
I believe that diversity and inclusion create not only a more well-rounded career, but a better world. Additionally, it has been scientifically shown that diversity and inclusion are integral to a productive research environment.
I was raised in rural Oklahoma, and came to OU with very little understanding of how people who differed from me experienced the world. Throughout my college education, I found that misinformation or confusion can often contribute to discrimination, particularly of those who differ from the majority. As a professional, it has been my goal to see that people of all backgrounds are able to find their place within the university and to have every opportunity to reach their goals, and to see those who have not been exposed to differing cultures grow.
I would encourage students from every background to spend time developing relationships with people who are both very similar and very different from themselves. I hope students from underrepresented backgrounds can take full advantage of the resources available to them, and that students from well-represented backgrounds take advantage of the unique opportunity college offers to learn about all walks of life.
My intention is to work to communicate every available resource and to advocate for students whose personal histories may have precluded them from being able to fully access all that the university have to offer. I would also like to build a sense of really 'allyship' among all of our graduates, so that as people move on from their time here, they are able to advocate for increased diversity and inclusive environments wherever they go.
Ariel Jacobs, Undergraduate Student, SOM
I am a cat mom to Prince! He is a 2.5-year-old tabby.
As a woman with disabilities, I strongly believe the scientific community must be proficient at including and accommodating underrepresented individuals. By including people of different backgrounds in the scientific community, science gains determined, hardworking individuals who strive for excellence in research.
Due to my disabilities, I struggled throughout my first two years at OU. The support I have received from peers and mentors, especially when I was struggling the most, gave me the strength and encouragement to continue to pursue my goal of becoming a meteorologist. Overcoming my own challenges has instilled in me the value of supporting underrepresented students and advancing equity in the workplace.
My advice is to ask questions and do not be afraid to stand up for yourself. Asking for help can be daunting sometimes but receiving the help you need is vital to success. Also, if you need help navigating the ADRC accommodation process, please let me know.
As a part of the AGS DEI council, I plan to support the mission by being an advocate for people with disabilities, supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds, and listening to others' experiences.
Brittney Johnson, Academic Advisor II, A&GS
I was born with 12 fingers and have two middle names!
I believe that every voice matters and that everyone should feel included and that they belong. We have a long way to go in our society to not only help those who are oppressed and marginalized but to also educate everyone on their own biases and thinking so that they can be effective allies in society.
I am a first-generation college graduate who grew up in a small rural town in Oklahoma. I am the youngest of five children to a single mom. I have faced challenges and trials being a black woman in America. People often see my outward appearance and initially make judgments about who I am as a person without getting to know me. I had to overcome a lot and work hard for everything that I have.
It's okay to ask for help! Many people were in the same shoes as you are in right now and can relate to you. I thought I was a failure by needing to help and support from others. We can't do it alone and we need to seek help from others. Most importantly, always believe that you can accomplish your goals.
I want to help promote diversity in the College among our students, faculty, and staff. I also want to hear about the experiences of those from marginalized backgrounds. We can't move forward as a College unless we know our past and where we currently stand.
Dr. Petra Klein, Executive Associate Dean, A&GS; Professor, SOM
I am a crazy cat lady: we have two fluffy hypoallergenic Siberian cats, Lisa and Micka, who rule our house!
I strongly believe that education shapes the future of individuals, communities, and societies. We all benefit from giving everyone a chance to make their voices heard and to succeed; there is typically not one solution that fits all and different perspectives lead to more informed and better decisions.
I am a first generation college graduate who grew up in a small German village. I have all my degrees from the Technical University in Karlsruhe (Now KIT), Germany. When I started in 1986 as a Physics major, one of the first things I learned during my orientation session was that there was not one single female professor on campus. We were only ~15 female students out of ~200 freshman in the Physics program and there was no such thing as being under the radar; it seemed everyone knew me and was watching me from day 1 and at the same time I struggled to find role models and mentors. Part of me always felt that I needed to justify my presence and work extra hard during all steps of my career.
Find what your are passionate about and be a champion for yourself, not your own worst enemy. Don't be afraid to ask questions and don't take small set backs, like a low grade in an exam or a declined job, as a sign that you cannot do it.
I want to promote an inclusive environment and make sure that ALL members of the College feel welcome and are provided with resources to succeed. I want to be a champion for people from underrepresented groups and intervene if I notice unfair treatment or harassment. Additionally, I want to make sure that implicit bias does not affect our recruitment practices at any level (UG, Grad students, faculty, and staff) and that we work towards increasing diversity within the College.
Dr. Daphne LaDue, CAPS Senior Research Scientist
If you see me wearing silver jewelry, there is a better than 50-50 chance that I made it myself. I started silversmithing while working on my doctorate.
I possess a strong sense of fairness, and so it upsets me a great deal that the path to becoming a scientist is not fair to all who attempt the journey. And of course, many don't even have the chance to start. Various literatures make this quite clear, so rather than rehash I prefer to answer on a personal level. The bottom line is this: surely others are the same as me, feeling a powerful sense of yearning any time they hear stories about scientists that are like them. Diversity and inclusion is important to me because I want others to see scientists that are like them.
For all but the most oblivious or obstinate, there is a lot of social sorting that goes on that largely drives one's career trajectory. There are certainly choices one makes, such as my decision to major in physics at a small liberal arts institution, that play strong roles. Those choices determine who you meet and how you grow. But underlying these are the subconscious encouragements (or, alternately, the tiny negative things) that one experiences and observes to the larger, more systemic opportunities (or barriers). I doubt that anyone could fully understand how their experiences have shaped their careers.
I have two pieces of advice for individuals from diverse backgrounds: The first is not to wait for a high quality mentor that is like you, but to seek out high quality mentors, period. Also, do not wait for a single, all-encompassing mentor; instead, identify specific things you need to be mentored in, and seek out mentors for those things.
Through serving on the council, I assert that our long standing, highly-regarded NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates program is a moldable opportunity and should be an essential element in our overall diversity and inclusion efforts at the College. In addition, my doctoral studies in adult and higher education research and practice have been relatively unexploited, but could be important in identifying where students are falling through cracks, how their unique educational journeys are progressing, and what we can do to further assure that doors are open for all who wish to walk through them.
Dr. Elinor Martin, Assistant Professor, SOM
I swam and played water polo through college and graduate school and I have competed in masters swim meets in Oklahoma since becoming faculty here. The longest race I have done is 3 miles in a lake near Tulsa and I have been Oklahoma state champion in my age group in a couple of events!
Accurate and reliable weather forecasts, projections of climate change, and their impacts are extremely challenging problems that span the College of Atmospheric and Geographic Science. To make progress on these and other problems, we need broad perspectives and ideas from a diverse population. As an inclusive environment is vital for encouraging and facilitating these ideas, the two are essential for personal and scientific growth and our community as a whole.
I attended the University of Reading for my undergraduate degree in Meteorology and although I probably did not recognize this at the time, having several early career female faculty as professors was extremely important for me. As I was able to see other people like me succeeding in academia (teaching and research), I did not discount it as a possible career. Having attended and visited many other institutions around the world, I know that this is not an experience that many students (and faculty) have. I was also very fortunate to have a PhD advisor who was very supportive of women in science and encouraged me to pursue faculty positions even when I wasn't sure I was good enough! Having female role models and mentors within meteorology/atmospheric science at various stages of my career has been instrumental in getting where I am today (even though I still have days when I don't feel good enough – imposter syndrome is real).
I have two pieces of advice: (i) Find a community with shared experiences that makes you feel happy, safe, and encouraged. (ii) Speak up when you need something and when you are experiencing challenges – there are many people who want you to succeed.
I hope that, at a minimum, I can be a role model, mentor, and advocate for students from diverse backgrounds to help them succeed at OU and in their future career, and ultimately build an inclusive and diverse networking community. Faculty diversity is also an important issue for me, and I will continue to help develop recruiting and retention plans to improve faculty diversity across the College.
Dr. Renee McPherson, University Director for the South Central CASC; Associate Professor, DGES
I am a female owner of a National Football League team: the Green Bay Packers and I threw out the first pitch at a Milwaukee Brewer baseball game on my 16th birthday.
Diversity and inclusion are important to me because I like great ideas and great energy to complete them. You get the best ideas from a diverse team and a lot of energy from people rowing in the same direction when they feel included in the process.
I have experienced both positive and negative aspects of being a female in science. Both types of experiences have shaped my career, either providing me opportunities that I wouldn't have had otherwise or by shutting the door on opportunities that appeared designated to white males. I have used all of my experiences to help mentor the next generation so that they can benefit from what I learned along the way.
Don't ever try to be someone who you aren't. You are unique and that's a great strength. Don't let others tell you that it's anything but amazing.
I plan to help the council take clear actions forward to educate faculty, staff, and students about how to build and support a more diverse workforce now.
Elisa Murillo, PhD Student, SOM
I have quadruplet uncles!
Diversity and inclusion are important to for numerous reasons. Being a Latina who also identifies as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have experienced the effects of both inclusive and non-inclusive situations. I want to be part of the effort that supports and encourages those from diverse backgrounds and continues to educate others on the importance of acceptance, sympathy/empathy, and diversity as a whole.
My personal experiences have taught me the importance and utility of diversity and inclusion by being able to interact with and learn from people with both similar and dissimilar backgrounds. At times in my academic career when I experienced discrimination, I used those experiences as motivation not only for personal goals, but also for advocating on behalf of others who experience any form of discrimination. Overall, my experiences have taught me that resilience, active listening, and action are key to having successful diversity and inclusion as a top priority.
My advice to individuals from diverse backgrounds is to seek out those who have had similar experiences, so that you can closely relate with someone, learn from those who may have different experiences, advocate for yourself, and embrace all parts of who you are.
I plan to support the council's mission throughout my day-to-day life by advocating for and participating in education about diverse cultures, by supporting and encouraging those who are from diverse backgrounds, and by participating in hard conversations that will promote the importance of acknowledging and discouraging discrimination.
Brandon Nguyen, Undergraduate Student, DGES
I own and tolerate three loud chihuahuas at home.
Creating and maintaining a setting that is inclusive, diverse, and comfortable for all individuals of different backgrounds and identities is important in furthering positive change not only in society, but academia. By having these different perspectives, new ideas open up new pathways of thinking and innovation. Collaborative efforts from new and different perspectives bear fruit to imaginative solutions.
After moving from San Jose, California to Oklahoma when I was 7 years old, I was presented with the reality that I was the only child of Asian descent in my grade. Growing up here, it seemed that my main identity to the other children was that I was "Asian". This hammered-home the feeling that I was the "other" and not "one of them". But as the years went by, as we all came to know and understand each other, the mindset changed from seeing someone based on the color of their skin, to who they are as individuals. Every person is unique and every person has unique backgrounds. This is an important mindset that I abide by and I look to spread amongst peers, friends, and other individuals.
From my experience, as I have said above, it is important to not judge people by labels, but by who they are and where they come from. So the crux of my advice is: Be open-minded! It is good to understand other individuals and their unique experiences.
As an undergraduate, I will represent the important values of being inclusive and welcoming for my peers to look towards. By representing diversity and inclusion in everyday life, I hope to spread the message and support the Council's Mission.
Christine Reed, National Weather Center Librarian & AGS/NWC Webmaster
I can sight-read music while singing! (Sight-reading means you've never seen the music before). I was never able to sight-read music when I played clarinet during middle and high school, so this was a complete surprise to me!
When I was a pre-teen, I began experiencing forms of bullying that lasted throughout high school and into college. Many times, I was the only female in the group, or I had vastly different interests than the people that surrounded me. From these events, I learned that it is extremely important to support others, especially those who might be different from you. Also, never judge anyone based on their interests. Keep an open mind, be an active listener, and help others when you can!
Although I have worked in many different libraries over the past 20 years, I have experienced the same three themes at each library: freedom of information, access to information, and being "open to all" (which are also the foundations of library science). I believe these themes translate well to diversity and inclusivity, and they helped shape my education and career paths. I was very lucky as an undergraduate student to study African-American history in the Jim Crow era of the United States (and I had an amazing group of advisors). I learned to treat everyone fairly, to not judge or stereotype, and that differences can actually be strengths.
Never give up, even if you feel like the whole world is against you. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself. Don't let others define you or tell you how to be. Every person is unique, and that is a great thing!
I would like to utilize the National Weather Center Library as both a safe space and as a resource for diversity and inclusivity. Also, I will make myself available as a resource for students, faculty, and staff that may need help. Finally, I will strive to set an excellent example for others in the NWC by encouraging inclusion and promoting diversity.
Dr. Naoko Sakaeda, Assistant Professor, SOM
I was born, raised, and educated in five different countries, but I consider myself monolingual (i.e., 50% proficiency in Japanese + 50% proficiency in English = 100%).
It is important for me to make sure that our university and college provide equal opportunities for everyone, which is tied to having diversity and inclusivity. I believe that different experiences and environments shape people to think differently and we can greatly learn from each other when we have open minds. I believe that novel ideas come out when those minds with different experiences and perspectives talk, listen, and think together.
My current career path was not something I had ever envisioned for myself as a child because I had never met a person in an academic career. I also thought I did not qualify to pursue such a career. Fortunately, I met great mentors throughout my education who had provided me with encouragement and opportunities. Even though I was unconfident and uncomfortable, being proactive about searching for opportunities and getting new experiences has helped my career (and I hope to continue doing so).
I think we can believe that diverse backgrounds are an advantage because you can provide new and diverse perspectives. Something that has "never been done before" does not mean that it "cannot be done".
I plan to discuss with other members of this council on ideas for eliminating implicit biases, creating inclusive environment in classes, and creating events and opportunities for us to share our experiences to improve the diversity and inclusivity of this college.
Jay Wimhurst, PhD Student, DGES
Outside of my life at OU, I regularly perform as a drag entertainer across Oklahoma. I host my own drag shows, I co-host Norman's Fabulous Drag Queen Story Time, and I am the current reigning Miss Gay Oklahoma City USofA Newcomer.
When I was in high school, our Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinator once said to me: "I can learn everything there is to know about being on the autism spectrum, but I will never truly understand what it feels like to be on the spectrum myself." I consider this to be true of any experience as a social minority. When one does not live the day-to-day experiences of a person of color, or a queer person, or a disabled person, one is incapable of fully understanding the difficulties that such identities can present, but one can still learn about them. It is for that reason that diversity and inclusion is so important to me - to create discussions and make available resources for people to understand oppression and be effective allies, and to give people in social minority groups equal opportunity to provide their perspectives on key issues, perspectives that someone else most likely will not have.
I have always tried to make a conscious effort to immerse myself in communities and around people whose life experiences are different than my own, both in my personal and professional life. Learning about what the world is like through another person's eyes often provides much-needed context for oneself, which certainly was a motivating factor for me in pursuing a PhD in Geography. I wanted to learn more about how people interact with science and the world around us, which has led to many edifying in-class discussions and pursuit of a dissertation topic that values both physical and human concerns for wind turbine site suitability.
One word: listen. The worst thing that people can do when they are curious about why diversity and inclusion matters is to not listen. We are living at a time with an infinite amount of information to access at our fingertips, and with that access comes no excuse for any of us to not educate and better ourselves beyond our preconceived notions. Confirmation bias is a dangerous thing - it creates a skewed perspective of what the world is really like, and also limits our capacity for empathy, for innovation, and for confronting systemic issues. Admitting that one doesn't understand or is wrong about an issue can be humbling, but listening to others is ultimately the first step in confronting oneself and assisting in the construction of truly diverse and inclusive environments.
My personal objective whilst on the council is to serve as an example of good allyship. My recent experiences with diversity and inclusion discourse have shown me that being an ally is a full-time job. It doesn't end when clocking out of the office or returning to the car when the protests are over. There will always be implicit biases in one's own mind to overcome, and the systemic nature of most forms of discrimination means that they influence almost every facet of our daily interactions. Reconciling and challenging my own implicit biases, whether about race, class, or disability, is something I have always done and will continue to do for the rest of my life. Practicing this deconstruction and helping other people to do the same is what good allyship, and the mission of the Diversity and Inclusivity Council, is all about.
Diversity & Inclusivity Council Affiliates
Kat Gebauer, SoM
Pam Heinselman, NSSL
Greg McFarquhar, CIMMS
Cassandra Shivers-Williams, CIMMS
Elizabeth Smith, NSSL
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The cross body bag: best sellers 2020
ETRO launches the Pegaso Bag
One of this season's most anticipated launches is Etro's Pegaso Bag, which is a stylish re-edition of an iconic style that dates back to the 80s. Like its equally versatile counterparts, Etro's version has all the makings of a closet mainstay but leans on modern accents to set it apart from more traditional designs.
Now more than ever brands need to be actively supporting organisations and charities that are offering vital support to LGBTQIA+ people across the globe. Etro is a brand who is doing exactly that.
Etro's signature accessory is now adorned in the colours of the rainbow and the brand will donate 20 per cent of each sale to Casa Arcobaleno – the first shelter dedicated to those discriminated by their families for their sexual orientation or gender transition in Milan, Italy.
ETRO bags are designed to be used for any occasion: perfect at the office, for everyday wear or a special event.
Available in two sizes – a regular that features the Etro Paisley print and a technicoloured miniature version – both come adorned with Etro's Pegasus motif which forms each bag's buckle.
Photographs by Manuel Bifari.
source: https://www.10magazine.com/menswear/etro-pride-pegaso-bag/
Pre-fall 2020 collection: Roland Moure fashion show


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Building anti-corruption into the Millennium Development Goals
UPDATE: 31 May 2013
A High Level Panel convened by the United Nations – established to recommend new goals and targets after 2015 when the original Millennium Development Goals are set to expire – on 30 May called for a stand-alone goal to ensure good governance and effective institutions, including a target to reduce bribery and corruption.
Transparency International welcomed the proposal to make transparent and accountable governance a cornerstone in the drive to end world poverty and reduce inequality. Below is a feature on the subject, taking a more in-depth look into the topic.
What would the world be like without poverty? Can it ever be eradicated? Is corruption derailing efforts to stop poverty?
The United Nations and others are tackling these questions now as they debate the world we want to leave to the next generation.
A group of eminent people, picked by the UN for their experience and insight, will meet from 24-27 March to discuss what to do to end poverty and inequality around the globe in the coming decades. Our message is simple: unless you tackle corruption, it will be impossible. Corruption diverts necessary and scarce resources from the people who need them most.
This group's next meeting in Bali, Indonesia is one of many discussions happening around the world about the critical issues that we need to address if we want each and every one of us to have better lives. It is an agenda for all of us, wherever we live, whatever our field of expertise. It is an agenda aimed at turning issues into commitments that countries pledge to make. It is an agenda that must include corruption and good governance if we want these promises to be met.
The Bali meeting is a convening of 27 experts for the UN High Level Panel on what goals should succeed the current set of Millennium Development Goals. They have been tasked to produce "recommendations on how to build and sustain broad political consensus on an ambitious yet achievable Post-2015 development agenda around the three dimensions of economic growth, social equality and environmental sustainability".
Goals must include governance
What are Millennium Development Goals?
The eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) – which range from halving extreme poverty rates to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS and providing universal primary education, all by the target date of 2015 – form a blueprint agreed to by all the world's countries and all the world's leading development institutions. They have galvanised unprecedented efforts to meet the needs of the world's poorest.
This is not the first time that such global commitments have been made. We are actually at the end of another set of commitments, called the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
The MDGs were agreed in 2000 by over 180 world leaders. They picked eight focus areas to make the world a more equal and better place for everyone by 2015. Eradicating poverty was one goal; improving maternal health was another. Corruption and good governance were not included in this list, one of the reasons why Transparency International believes many of the eight goals will go unmet.
The best way to fight corruption, and to meet the current as well as any new set of development goals, is to ensure transparency, accountability, participation and integrity (see how our chapters are doing that on the ground in their countries). Access to information and citizen engagement are critical aspects to allow ordinary people to monitor what is happening on the ground. Good governance in education, health, water and other sectors must be strengthened to prevent corruption.
An example of this can be seen in Niger, where judicial authorities this February arrested about 20 doctors suspected of embezzling donor funds. The doctors' arrests came after an investigation of some US$1.5 million donated between 2007 and 2010. The donor, an alliance called GAVI, has demanded that the embezzled money be reimbursed. This is bad news for the Nigerien children most in need of health services that may be halted without these monies.
The case of Niger shows that governance and corruption cannot be forgotten as part of fighting poverty – and the global commitments that will be made after 2015.
Video: Corruption and the MDGs
Rueben Lifuka of Transparency International Zambia and Elisabeth Ungar Bleier of Transparencia por Colombia discuss the impact of corruption on their countries' efforts to achieve the MDGs.
Immediate actions for the MDGs and Post-2015 agenda
To make this happen, Transparency International recommends the following areas for immediate action:
Establish a stand-alone goal for governance in order to anchor its key principles clearly within the new development agenda.
Ensure, at a minimum, targets for the goal that address access to information (such as budgets and procurements), rule of law, and civil society participation.
Select additional, relevant and complementary targets that can integrate governance principles into other proposed goals.
Develop effective and impartial monitoring systems that provide frequent, timely, publicly accessible and relevant information on progress.
Use proxy indicators, provided through community and citizen monitoring, to better understand where we are at any one point in time.
India – Corruption in farm loan waivers
In early March a report to India's Parliament revealed a scam involving loan waivers given under a US$1.8 billion programme to nearly 30 million farmers across the country. According to the programme, banks published lists of farmers eligible for the programme to write off loans they could not afford.
Between April 2011 and March 2012 audits of 90,000 accounts held by farmers found serious irregularities. The guidelines under the scheme were often violated in writing off loans and many ineligible individuals received monies instead of needy farmers. Bank officials involved in the scheme have been accused of siphoning off funds.
Sadly, when created in 2008 the scheme was seen by many as a last-ditch effort to head off an agricultural crisis in India, where some 10,000 farmers a year commit suicide because of their inability to pay back their debts.
The report has not been officially released yet, although its contents have been extensively leaked to Indian media.
Corruption hurts people. Corruption makes people poor. The world will not become a better, fairer, cleaner, healthier or better-educated place until transparency, integrity and accountability become developmental milestones, and not just talking points in the global debates.
Read a sample of the letters we sent to each member of the UN High Level Panel currently meeting in Bali
Read our blog post, 'Five ways to meet an anti-corruption Millennium Development Goal'
Putting corruption out of business
We surveyed 3,000 businesspeople in 30 countries about corruption. Our interactive tool reveals the results.
Four ways the G20 can take the lead on anti-corruption
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Asia Pacific: little to no progress on anti-corruption
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Makeup Weekend
With several stakes being rescheduled due to recent rain and snow, this holiday weekend features 14 graded stakes around the country and a third try at launching the twice-cancelled Magna 5:
The Las Virgenes, Lewis and Strub were all rescheduled for Saturday after Santa Anita scrapped its Feb. 6 card due to ongoing drainage problems with its Pro-Ride track. Laurel moved the Fritchie from Saturday to Monday as it continues to dig out from this past week's snowstorms.
Laurel is still planning to run Saturday, and if it does we'll finally have a Magna 5, which was called off both Jan. 30 and Feb. 6 due to Laurel and Santa Anita cancellations. The five-race $1 bet includes two graded stakes, and four of the five races are for 3-year-old fillies, ranging from a Grade 1 stakes to a turf sprint and a maiden-claimer:
Closer to home, Aqueduct has no graded stakes until the G3 Gotham and G3 Toboggan March 6, but will again offer a $250,000 guaranteed pick-4 on Saturday's card. You wouldn't know there are any stakes races at all in New York these days if you look for them in the feature-race spot, because it has become standard operating procedure to bury the stakes races early on the card even when they're not four-horse affairs with an odds-on favorite.
Saturday's Busher drew a field of eight but is still being run as the 4th instead of the 9th in the mistaken belief that pick-4 players require three rather than two full fields of cheap claimers in the sequence. Sunday's Dearly Precious is also being run as the 4th despite having a field of seven.


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It Came from Outer Space is a 1953 American science fiction horror film, the first in the 3D process from Universal-International. It was produced by William Alland and directed by Jack Arnold. The film stars Richard Carlson and Barbara Rush, and features Charles Drake, Joe Sawyer, and Russell Johnson. The script is based on Ray Bradbury's original film treatment "The Meteor" and not, as sometimes claimed, a published short story.

It Came from Outer Space tells the story of an amateur astronomer and his fiancée who are stargazing in the desert when a large fiery object crashes to Earth. At the crash site, he discovers a round alien spaceship just before it is completely buried by a landslide. When he tells the local sheriff and newspaper editor what he saw, he is branded a crackpot. Before long, odd things begin to happen, and the disbelief turns hostile.

Plot

In the early 1950's, author and amateur astronomer John Putnam (Richard Carlson) and schoolteacher Ellen Fields (Barbara Rush) watch a large meteorite crash near the small town of Sand Rock, Arizona. They awaken a neighbor, who has a helicopter, and all three fly to the crash site. Putnam climbs down into the crater and notices a partially buried round object in the crater's pit. He comes to the realization, after he sees a six-sided hatchway close, that this isn't a meteorite but a large alien spaceship. The hatchway's noise starts a landslide that completely buries the craft. Putnam's story is later scoffed at by Sand Rock's sheriff (Charles Drake) and the local news media.

Even Ellen Fields is unsure about what to believe but still agrees to assist Putnam in his investigation. Over the next several days, local people disappear; a few return, but they act distant or appear somewhat dazed and not their usual selves. Convinced by these and other odd events, Sheriff Warren comes to believe Putnam's story that the meteorite is actually a crashed spaceship with alien inhabitants; he then organizes a posse to hunt down the invaders at their crash site. Putnam, however, hopes to reach a peaceful solution to the looming crisis. Alone, he enters a nearby abandoned mine, which he hopes will eventually connect to the now buried spaceship and its alien occupants.

Putnam finally discovers the spaceship and learns from the alien leader that they crashed on Earth by accident; the aliens appear benign and only plan to stay on Earth just long enough to repair their damaged craft and then continue on their voyage. The aliens' real appearance, when finally revealed to Putnam, is entirely non-human: they are large, single-eyed, almost jellyfish-like beings that seem to glide across the ground, leaving a glistening trail that soon vanishes. They are also able to shape shift into human form in order to appear human and move around Sand Rock, unobserved, in order to collect their much needed repair materials. To do this, they copy the human forms of the local townspeople that they have abducted. In doing so, however, they fail to reproduce the townspeople's exact personalities, leading to suspicion and eventually to the deaths of two of the aliens.

Now that they have been discovered, the aliens have decided to destroy themselves and their spaceship. Putnam reasons with them at length and convinces the alien leader to instead finish the repairs while he, as a sign of the aliens' good faith, takes the captives outside to the sheriff. To protect the aliens from the sheriff and his advancing posse, Putnam manages to seal off the mine in order to give them the time they still need to finish their spaceship repairs.

Shortly afterwards the alien spaceship finally leaves Earth. Putnam's fiancée Ellen asks him if they are gone for good. He responds "No, just for now. It wasn't the right time for us to meet. But there will be other nights, other stars for us to watch. They'll be back".

Cast

 Richard Carlson as John Putnam
 Barbara Rush as Ellen Fields
 Charles Drake as Sheriff Matt Warren
 Joe Sawyer as Frank Daylon
 Russell Johnson as George
 Kathleen Hughes as Jane, George's girl
 Alan Dexter as Dave Loring
 Dave Willock as Pete Davis, the pilot
 Robert Carson as Reporter Dugan
 George Eldredge as Dr. Snell
 Brad Jackson as Bob, Dr. Snell's assistant
 Warren MacGregor as Toby
 George Selk as Tom
 Edgar Dearing as Sam
 William Pullen as Deputy Reed
 Virginia Mullen as Mrs. Daylon
 Dick Pinner as Lober
 Whitey Haupt as Perry, a boy

Production

The screenplay by Harry Essex, with input by Jack Arnold, was derived from an original and lengthy screen treatment by Ray Bradbury; screen legend says that Bradbury wrote the screenplay and Harry Essex merely changed the dialogue and took the credit. Unusual among science fiction films of the era, the alien "invaders" were portrayed by Bradbury as creatures stranded on Earth and without malicious intent toward humanity. Bradbury said "I wanted to treat the invaders as beings who were not dangerous, and that was very unusual." He offered two story outlines to the studio, one with malicious aliens, the other with benign aliens. "The studio picked the right concept, and I stayed on."
In 2004 Bradbury published in one volume all four versions of his screen treatment for It Came From Outer Space.

Filming took place on location in and around the California towns of Palmdale, Victorville, and the Mojave Desert, as well as on Universal's sound stages.

The film's uncredited music score was composed by Irving Gertz, Henry Mancini, and Herman Stein.

Universal's make-up department submitted two alien designs to studio executives for consideration; the rejected design was saved and later used as the "Metaluna Mutant" in Universal's 1955 science fiction film This Island Earth.

The fiery special effects created for the crashing alien spacecraft consisted of a wire-mounted iron ball with dorsal fin, which had hollowed out "windows" all around for the burning magnesium inside.

The Arizona setting and the alien abduction of telephone lineman and two other characters are fictionalized story elements taken from Bradbury's younger life when his father moved the family to Tucson, where he worked as a telephone lineman.

Urban legend has it that an extra in an Army staff sergeant's uniform seen at the "meteor" crash site is comedy writer-performer Morey Amsterdam. While the briefly glimpsed extra does indeed resemble Amsterdam, no hard evidence (e.g., cast call bureau records, interviews with Amsterdam) has ever confirmed this is actually him. The most recent DVD re-release of It Came from Outer Space comes with a documentary, The Universe According to Universal. It was written and directed by David J. Skal and has audio commentary by Tom Weaver, in which Weaver notes the extra's resemblance to Morey Amsterdam.

Reception
It Came from Outer Space was released in June 1953; by the end of the year it had accrued US$1.6 million in distributors' US and Canadian rentals, making it the year's 75th biggest earner.

Barbara Rush won the Golden Globe award in 1954 as most promising female newcomer for her role in the film.

The film was nominated for AFI's Top 10 Science Fiction Films list.

Patricia Bosworth, writing in 1992, counted It Came from Outer Space as one of a number of '50s Hollywood anti-Communist propaganda films in which "aliens from outer space serve as metaphors for the Soviet menace". Bosworth's inclusion of the Korean War-era film as anti-Communist propaganda is at odds with both The American Film Institute and story author Ray Bradbury, who stated, "I wanted to treat the invaders as beings who were not dangerous, and that was very unusual". No Earthlings are killed or injured in the film by the aliens. If they were intended to be stand-ins for the Soviet Union/Communists, as Bosworth professes, their presence in an Arizona town is antithetical to how Communist surrogates were portrayed in Hollywood science fiction films during the Cold War. Bosworth blames her father's 1959 suicide on his being targeted by the Hollywood Blacklist; her father, defense lawyer Bartley Crum, died of an alcohol and barbiturate overdose.

Reviews
Film reviewer "Brog" in Variety wrote that "Direction by Jack Arnold whips up an air of suspense in putting the Harry Essex screenplay on film, and there is considerable atmosphere of reality created, which stands up well enough if the logic of it all is not examined too closely ... [the] story proves to be good science-fiction for the legion of film fans who like scare entertainment well done". On the other hand,
The New York Times review by A. H. Weiler noted "the adventure ... is merely mildly diverting, not stupendous. The space ship and its improbable crew, which keep the citizens of Sand Rock, Ariz., befuddled and terrified, should have the same effect on customers who are passionately devoted to king-sized flying saucers and gremlins".

Since its original release, the critical response to It Came from Outer Space has evolved, becoming mostly positive. Critic and genre historian Bill Warren has written that "Arnold's vigorous direction and Bradbury's intriguing ideas meld to produce a genuine classic in its limited field". Jonathan Rosenbaum described the film as "[A] scary black-and-white SF effort from 1953". Phil Hardy's The Aurum Film Encyclopedia: Science Fiction observed "Dark desert roads and sudden moments of fear underline Arnold's ability as a director of Science Fiction films, and Essex's/Bradbury's lines match his images superbly". Of the reviews included on Rotten Tomatoes regarding It Came from Outer Space, 79% of critics liked the film. One of the negative reviews, from FilmCritic.com, states that the film "moves terribly slowly (despite an 80 minute running time) because the plot is overly simplistic with absolutely no surprises".

Home media
Universal Studios digitally restored It Came From Outer Space, and in October 2016 released it on Blu-ray. The film is presented in its original 3D with three-track stereophonic sound. Also included is a non-3D "flat" version in mono sound and the 3D and flat theatrical release trailers. Rounding out the Blu-ray package is a documentary on Universal's 3D films and a "making of" voice-over commentary track.

Sequel
A made-for-TV sequel entitled It Came from Outer Space II was released in 1996, starring Brian Kerwin, Elizabeth Peña, Jonathan Carrasco, Adrian Sparks, Bill McKinney, Dean Norris, Lauren Tewes, Mickey Jones and Howard Morris. Written by Jim and Ken Wheat, it was directed by Roger Duchowny, and was his final work before retiring. The story is essentially a remake of the first film, with former small town resident Jack Putnam (Kerwin) returning and witnessing an alien craft landing. Strange things then begin to happen, with his neighbors behaving oddly and the power going off and on.

Writing for The Radio Times, Alan Jones gave the film one star out of five and called it a "lacklustre update" which was "proof positive that 40 years of technical advances can't compensate for poor production values, boring characters and a complete lack of thrills." He summarised: "File this under 'don't bother'." Leonard Maltin called the original "intriguing" and "remarkably sober for its era, with crisp performances and real restraint, even in its use of 3-D" and the 1996 effort "a much inferior remake, rather than the sequel the title suggests". In the New York Daily News, David Bianculli wrote that "the fact that this is a remake not a sequel, yet carries the suffix II anyway, is a clue about how clearly the makers of this new version were thinking when they made it. In other words, not very."

In popular culture
 It Came from Outer Space is one of the classic films mentioned in the opening theme ("Science Fiction/Double Feature") of the 1973 musical The Rocky Horror Show and its 1975 film adaptation.
 it is also referenced in the film Night of the Comet (1984).
 The narration in the Siouxsie and the Banshees song "92 Degrees" from the 1986 album Tinderbox contains dialog from the film.
 In Metal Gear Solid 3, Para-Medic mentions the film in one of her conversations with Naked Snake when the player saves the game.

See also
 1953 in film
 List of 3D films pre-2005
 List of science fiction films of the 1950s

References
Informational notes

Citations

Bibliography
 Bradbury, Ray. It Came From Outer Space. Edited by Donn Albright. Colorado Springs: Gauntlet Press, 2004. .
 Gebert, Michael. The Encyclopedia of Movie Awards, New York: St. Martin's Press, 1996. .
 Rux, Bruce. Hollywood Vs. the Aliens. Berkeley, California: Frog, Ltd. (North Atlantic Books), 1997. .
 Strick, Philip. Science Fiction Movies. London: Octopus Books Limited, 1976. .
 Warren, Bill. Keep Watching the Skies: American Science Fiction Films of the Fifties, 21st Century Edition. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, 2009. .
 Weller, Sam. The Bradbury Chronicles. New York: HarperCollins, 2005. .
 Willis, Don, ed. Variety's Complete Science Fiction Reviews. New York: Garland Publishing, Inc., 1985. .

External links

 Rerecording of It Came from Outer Space soundtrack

1953 films
1953 horror films
1953 3D films
1950s monster movies
1950s science fiction horror films
American 3D films
American anti-communist propaganda films
American science fiction horror films
Articles containing video clips
1950s English-language films
Films directed by Jack Arnold
Films scored by Henry Mancini
Films scored by Herman Stein
Films set in Arizona
Films shot in California
Universal Pictures films
Works by Ray Bradbury
Films about shapeshifting
Alien visitations in films
1950s American films

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These projections at the four corners of the altar of burnt offering were of one piece with the altar, and were made of acacia wood overlaid with brass (Exodus 27:2, "bronze"). In Ezekiel's altar-specifications their position is described as being on a level with the altar hearth (Ezekiel 43:15). Fugitives seeking asylum might cling to the horns of the altar, as did Adonijah (1 Kings 1:50), which is one proof among many that worshippers had at all times access to the neighborhood of the altar. On certain occasions, as at the consecration of Aaron and his sons (Exodus 29:12), and a sin offering for one of the people of the land (Leviticus 4:30), the horns were touched with sacrificial blood.
The altar of incense, standing in the outer chamber of the sanctuary, had also four horns, which were covered with gold (Exodus 37:25). These were touched with blood in the case of a sin offering for a high priest, or for the whole congregation, if they had sinned unwittingly (Leviticus 4:7,18).
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'HORNS OF THE ALTAR'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.


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Q: flutter - How to warning user about session time out and force user re-login? I was wondering how to check session time out on mobile application and popup warning user re-login. Such as Bank application if you leave screen for a while warning pop up will show up and force user to re-login. Any idea?

A: You can wrap your app inside GestureDetector to detect user's last interaction and then use Timer to show the Dialog to login again after a certain time. If the user interacts with the app during before the specified time, then the Timer can be cancelled and new timer can be created.

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Q: ASP.NET Core 3.1 web app publishes from Visual Studio does not work when deployed from Azure DevOps release pipeline I have a fully working web api written in dotnet core 3.1. I've been following the TimCoRetailManager series.
The application builds with no errors and works as intended when running in Visual Studio. I have a free azure subscription. I setup a F1 free web app service on linux and two basic SQL server databases, all in the same resource group with the firewall set to allow access to other azure services to connect. I can publish the web api and the databases. I can connect to the databases with azure data studio and things look fine. I updated the config on the app service so it's using the azure secrets instead of my dev environment secrets. The API works as intended when published from Visual Studio, i can get to the swagger ui, and life is good.
On to Azure DevOps. When I use a release pipeline from Azure DevOps, the pipeline gives a success message. However, when I navigate to the API (has a simple MVC landing page + swagger) it just has an "Application Error :(" page. I found the logs on the Azure App service and they have this...
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:43.8098649             \/      \/                  \/
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:43.8098677     A P P   S E R V I C E   O N   L I N U X
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:43.8098704
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:43.809873      Documentation: http://aka.ms/webapp-linux
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:43.8098757     Dotnet quickstart: https://aka.ms/dotnet-qs
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:43.8098784     ASP .NETCore Version: 3.1.21
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:43.809881      Note: Any data outside '/home' is not persisted
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:44.3985103     Running oryx create-script -appPath /home/site/wwwroot -output /opt/startup/startup.sh -defaultAppFilePath /defaulthome/hostingstart/hostingstart.dll     -bindPort 8080 -userStartupCommand 'dotnet TRMApi.dll'
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:44.4498212     Cound not find build manifest file at '/home/site/wwwroot/oryx-manifest.toml'
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:44.4499139     Could not find operation ID in manifest. Generating an operation id...
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:44.4500119     Build Operation ID: 74cf02f2-a6c2-44a8-9077-95f1bab9d974
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:45.5344493
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:45.5358264     Agent extension
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:45.5358438     Before if loop >> DotNet Runtime
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:46.2152908     DotNet Runtime 3.1Writing output script to '/opt/startup/startup.sh'
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:46.6953451     Running user provided startup command...
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:46.7448258       It was not possible to find any installed .NET Core SDKs
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:46.7453653       Did you mean to run .NET Core SDK commands? Install a .NET Core SDK from:
Ok  2022-03-01T21:44:46.7457829           https://aka.ms/dotnet-download

The build pipeline appears to be working as intended. It produces four artifacts: a folder for the web api with a zip for deployment, a folder for the database stuff notably with a dacpac, and a folder for the front end with a zip file in there, too. The release pipeline isn't publishing all of this though. I set the package to $(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory)/_Standard Continuous Integration Build/ApiDrop/TRMApi.zip.
The release pipeline has the following settings:

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*Azure subscription: selected free trial and authenticated it

*App Type: Web App on Linux

*App Service name: selected api's name from drop down

*Startup command: blank
Agent Job

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*Agent: Azure Pipelines

*Agent Specification: windows-2019

*Artifact download: continuous integration build > selected all artifacts

Deploy Azure App Service step

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*Task version: 4.*

*Connection type: Azure Resource Manager

*Azure subcription: read only, prefilled by app service selection earlier

*App service type: also read only, prefilled

*App service name: also read only, prefilled

*Package or folder: $(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory)/_Standard Continuous Integration Build/ApiDrop/TRMApi.zip

*Runtime Stack: 3.1 (DOTNETCORE|3.1)

Any tips or suggestions? I'm really scratching my head on this. I'm watching videos on pluralsight and youtube and it seems like the process "just works" for the content creators, but I'm not able to repeat the results.
Edit: Including screenshot of how artifact is configured in release pipeline.

A: FWIW, I have the exact same problem from the exact same code base.
I also have the build pipeline artifact set up correctly.
I initially got caught up on the message "It was not possible to find any installed .NET Core SDKs".
I went to the app service "Advanced tools" and then used Bash and issued the commands:
dotnet --list-sdks
dotnet --list-runtimes

Initially, it wasnt reporting any sdk's.
This led to me adding an additional Use.NET Core pipeline task at the beginning  of the pipeline with the following parameters
Display Name:

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*Use .NET Code sdk 3.1.415

Package to install:

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*SDK (contains runtime)

Version:

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*3.1.415

Compatible Visual Studio version:

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*16.7.21

Path to Install .Net core:

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*$(Agent.ToolsDirectory)/dotnet

I chose the above versions which seemed to match what was reported being available on the linux box.
However, none of this seemed to make any difference, as it still fails with the same error as you. I did want to share what I have tried so far, but wasnt enough to solve it.
On a whim, I spun up a Windows-based App server (Free tier) to deploy to as well. I modified my Release pipeline and added a second "Deploy to App Service" step. This second one deploys to the Windows App Service.
Once I did this, the app runs successfully on the Windows App Service after the second deployment step, but not on the Linux app service after the first deployment step.
It turns out the issue was due to a Build pipeline issue.
It was building the API project using a Visual Studio Build (i.e. MsBuild) project step.
In order to target linux, this needs to be replaced with a
dotnet publish (or a dotnet build followed by a publish) with the parameters "-r linux-x64" plus the appropriate output folder.

A: Build pipelines and release pipelines do not use the same system default working directory. So I think your release pipeline is probably not getting the artifacts in the build pipeline.
There is an easy way to pass artifacts generated in build pipelines to release pipelines:

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*In your build pipeline, Use publish build artifact task or publish pipeline artifact task to publish your artfact.

*In your release pipeline, click "Add an artifact". Then select "Build" as source type and fill in the information about your build. Note the value of "Source alias", which you need to use as the name for artifacts in release pipeline.

*Go to the "Azure App Service Deploy" task. In "Package or folder", click browse button, and you can find your artifacts path there.