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11.15.2014 Police
Taxi smacks into Riverhead motel, driver injured
By Michael White
The taxi driver was taken to Peconic Bay Medical Center with a head injury. (Credit: Michael White)
A taxi driver was injured after his cab was side-swiped and careened off West Main Street, striking the side of the Greenview Inn motel, Riverhead police said.
The cabbie's condition was unknown but police at the scene said he suffered a head injury in the 2:50 p.m. crash.
The driver of a second car actually caused the accident by trying to pass the taxi by using the shoulder.
"He tried to pass on the right, on the shoulder and he side-swiped [the taxi cab]," a police officer at the scene said, describing the other driver as a young person who was running late to work.
The cab then jumped a curb, ran across a front lawn and struck the east side of the cinderblock building
No violations were issued, though the other driver was faulted in the crash.
Riverhead firefighters and ambulance volunteers responded to the scene and transported the taxi driver to Peconic Bay Medical Center.
"They took him out and put him in the ambulance," said a man at the scene who identified himself as doing a favor for the owner of the taxi company, Town Taxi of Riverhead. "They had to use the jaws to get him out because everything was crinkled in."
He said he didn't know how severe the cabbie's injuries were, though the man appeared to be conscious when the ambulance workers were tending to him.
It did not appear that the motel, which is between Mill Road and Kroemer Avenue, sustained any damage.
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BioWare Details Upcoming 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Improvements
By The Movie God | @ | April 5th, 2017 at 1:00 pm
It's been two weeks now since Mass Effect: Andromeda was released, and things…have not gone quite as hoped. The game's numbers have been solid, but initial critical response was poorer than expected. It hasn't been a complete disaster, but the incredibly high expectations were not being met. And while a game being released with its fair share of problems is nothing new, we thankfully live in a time where many of these problems can be remedied. Something that developer BioWare is indeed working on.
The company has posted a lengthy update in which they detail some of the improvements that will be made in upcoming patches beginning with one tomorrow. You can read all about these fixes below.
Topics: News, Video Games
Tags: Andromeda, Bioware, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 4, Mass Effect: Andromeda
'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Multiplayer Previewed In New Gameplay Video
By The Movie God | @ | March 14th, 2017 at 1:52 pm
When it comes to video games I'm much more into the single-player campaigns, only dabbling in the multiplayer offerings. Every once in a while, however, I do get fully sucked into a particularly addicting multiplayer mode, and sometimes spend far more time playing that than the campaign.
One such game was Mass Effect 3, which for me personally has one of the very best and most addictive multiplayer modes ever created. So as the next game in the series, Mass Effect: Andromeda, was announced and began making its long trip to us, one of my biggest concerns was whether they would mess with the multiplayer too much.
With the game now only one week away, the fourth in a series of gameplay videos has been released. This one previews the game's multiplayer action, and you can see how it looks below.
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Watch Now: 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Launch Trailer
We still have to wait a week and a half or so until we finally get our hands on the next game in the Mass Effect franchise, Mass Effect: Andromeda. But to help add to your excitement level (if that's even possible), a launch trailer for the game has been released online a little early.
The trailer is pretty straight forward. It's a cinematic, touching on your character's story and featuring some of the game's other characters, including more peeks at the primary antagonist the Archon, all set to the song "Human" by Rag'n'Bone Man.
You can check out the Mass Effect: Andromeda launch trailer below.
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Tags: Bioware, Mass Effect, Mass Effect 4, Mass Effect: Andromeda
Latest 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Gameplay Video Dives Into Exploration & Discovery
By The Movie God | @ | March 6th, 2017 at 2:20 pm
The latest gameplay video for Mass Effect: Andromeda, which—hold on to your butts—will become a real part of your life during the month that we are in right this very moment, has been released online.
If you're all about the combat, then the first video and second video in the gameplay series are for you. But if you're more about the exploration of various alien worlds and discovering new things, then you my friend are in the right place. The new video found below dives into how you'll explore the various worlds and what you might find there. It also touches briefly on two things that stood out to me personally as a Mass Effect fan: the first is being able to see the places you visit outside your ship's windows in real-time, which is amazing, and also having to choose who of your people to wake from cryosleep at various times depending on what your needs are. An exciting new feature which will surely lead many to push the pause button and head off on a mission to retrieve snacks while they ponder the choice that must be made.
New 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Gameplay Video Looks At Combat Profiles & Squads
By The Movie God | @ | February 24th, 2017 at 12:00 pm
BioWare has released the second part in their series of Mass Effect: Andromeda combat gameplay videos. The first video previewed the game's weapons and skills.
For the second video in the series, the focus shifts to customizing your character's abilities with combat profiles, as well as commanding and progressing your squadmates.
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By The Movie God | @ | February 24th, 2017 at 10:00 am
A pair of Game of Thrones stars are voicing characters in the highly anticipated upcoming video game Mass Effect: Andromeda.
A new video has been released introducing Natalie Dormer, best known for playing Margaery Tyrell on Thrones, Anne Boleyn on The Tudors, and Cressida in The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, as part of the game's voice cast. Dormer voices an Asari doctor named Lexi T'Perro (seen above). In the video, in which Dormer talks briefly about her character and the game, she mentions that Gethin Anthony is also voicing a character named Gil. Anthony is known for playing Renly Baratheon on Game of Thrones, who was married to Dormer's character.
You can read more about the game and give the video a watch below.
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In case you missed it, a new gameplay demo was recently released for Mass Effect: Andromeda.
The demo is the first in a series of gameplay videos focused on combat that will be released ahead of the game's launch a month from now. The first installment focuses on the game's various weapons and skills, and can be seen below.
New 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Cinematic Trailer Introduces Villain
By The Movie God | @ | January 27th, 2017 at 10:00 am
A brand new cinematic trailer has been released for Mass Effect: Andromeda.
Unlike the cinematic reveal trailer released for N7 Day 2016, which only teased the new game's villain, this new trailer actually introduces us to who we'll be dealing with, a delightful being known as Archon.
You can read much more about Mass Effect: Andromeda and watch the new cinematic trailer below.
The Game Awards 2016: 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Gameplay Trailer
By The Movie God | @ | December 2nd, 2016 at 1:30 pm
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BioWare has released a lengthy gameplay trailer, which runs almost five minutes long and can be seen below. It sets up the story briefly, and covers various things like vehicles, exploration, dialogue, resources, and of course, combat. Oh, and big scary creatures you're probably going to want to travel around when exploring. Far, far around. You know what, maybe it's better to go in an entirely different direction. That tree over there looks pretty!
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'Mass Effect: Andromeda' Cinematic Reveal Trailer Released
By The Movie God | @ | November 8th, 2016 at 12:55 pm
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For anyone who wasn't online yesterday or hasn't seen it yet, a new cinematic reveal trailer for the game was released by BioWare. Though it is a cinematic trailer, some peeks at gameplay are also present. You can check the new trailer out below, and previous trailers and gameplay previews right here if you missed them.
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"Action For Arnish" Jobs Campaign Launched
"Action For Arnish" Jobs Campaign Launched As Bifab Misses Out On £3 Billion Seagreen Project
Community activists, unions, local business and industry representatives have today (Thursday 24 September) launched the "Action for Arnish" campaign, after renewables supply chain firm BiFab failed to secure any work from the £3 billion Seagreen offshore wind project.
Manufacturing contracts for the project's 114 turbine jackets, which will be located 27 miles off the coast of Angus, have instead been awarded to Fluor and Lamprell, and will be delivered exclusively at their yards in China and the UAE before being shipped to Scotland.
Campaigners have intervened to prevent the permanent closure of the publicly owned fabrication yard, demanding transparency over the leasing arrangements between BiFab's owners DF Barnes and the Scottish Government, along with an investment and industrial strategy to allow the yard to compete for contracts across the energy sector.
The launch follows stormy exchanges in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday involving the Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Fair Work over the government's failure to deliver on previous job creation commitments for Scotland's offshore wind sector.
GMB Scotland Organiser Hazel Nolan said: "Scotland has no chance of a "green recovery" if there is no investment in the local supply chains and we continue to award renewables manufacturing contracts to the rest of the world.
"The Arnish yard has been lying mothballed for nearly a year but every turbine jacket from the Seagreen project will be manufactured in either China or the UAE, anywhere it seems but Scotland, and that's disgraceful.
"It's been a decade since Alex Salmond promised us the "Saudi Arabia of Renewables" and Scottish Renewables forecasted 28,000 jobs in offshore wind, yet the Cabinet Secretary told parliament yesterday that delivering jobs for the "green revolution" is dependent on independence.
"This is what political failure looks and sounds like, a decade of lies and spin at Holyrood and Westminster ending up in a constitutional blame game, and an industry body cheerleading for the rest of the world while Scottish communities are desperate for jobs.
"We warned that despair will turn to anger the longer this failure is left unchallenged. Communities failed by politics will take control of their own futures and the "Action for Arnish" campaign is a direct response to what is a renewables scandal too far."
Contact: GMB Scotland Organiser Hazel Nolan on 07921 885786 or GMB Scotland Communications on 07976 447077.
A copy of the Action For Arnish Campaign Declaration is available on request from the GMB Scotland Campaigns & Communications Department.
Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Fair Work responding to a Topical Question
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October 25 Writer Birthdays
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1342 or 1343 – Geoffrey Chaucer, English poet and author who is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages and the "father of English literature"; he is best known for The Canterbury Tales.
1800 – Thomas Babington Macaulay, British historian, essayist, reviewer, and politician who wrote books on British history and held political office as Secretary at War and Paymaster-General; he played a major role in introducing English concepts to education in India.
1803 – Maria Doolaeghe, Flemish poet and writer.
1859 – Stéphanie Hélène Swarth, prolific Dutch poet of the Tachtiger literary movement who was particular renowned for her sonnets.
1875 – Carolyn Sherwin Bailey, Newbery Medal-winning American children's author and magazine writer.
1914 – John Berryman, Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning
American poet and biographer who was a major figure in the Confessional school of poetry in the second half of the 20th century; his poetry often focused on the sordid details of his personal problems.
1923 – Christine D'haen, Belgian Flemish author, poet, biographer, and educator.
1934 – Rabindra Guha, Indian Bengali novelist, short-story writer, and poet of the Hungry Generation literary movement.
1939 – Fred Marcellino, influential American children's book author and illustrator who was also a prominent book jacket designer.
1941 – Esther Seligson, award-winning Mexican writer, poet, novelist, short-story author, translator, and historian whose interests included art, cultural history, Jewish philosophy, mythology, religion, Medieval culture, and theater.
1941 – Anne Tyler, influential Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short-story writer, and literary critic who has been praised for her fully developed characters, "brilliantly imagined and absolutely accurate detail," and "astute and open language."
1956 – Stephen Leather, British author of thrillers and television scripts.
1965 – Christos Tsiolkas, award-winning Australian novelist, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter.
1971 – Elif Shafak, award-winning French-born Turkish-British writer, storyteller, essayist, academic, public speaker, and women's rights activist who writes in Turkish and English.
1973 – Suheir Hammad, Jordanian-born Palestinian-American poet, author, and political activist who was influenced both by hip-hop culture and by her parents' and grandparents' stories of the Palestinian exodus.
1975 – Zadie Smith, award-winning bestselling British novelist, essayist, short-story writer, and professor.
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Anonymous asked in Entertainment & MusicPolls & Surveys · 1 decade ago
Do you agree with this statement: "Politics and religion should not be discussed in a public setting....?
....because they are too controversial and can cause people to become nasty"? The "public forum" would be a party of friends, a business party, any get-together that involves people you know and perfect strangers. Do you think that saying applies?
In france at the turn of the century, people would spend hours in the coffee houses discussing politics and religion without beating the hell out of each other! In my opinion, there isn't anything wrong with discussing these things. It's called interesting, engaging conversation!
We've all just become way too pc, too worried about ruffling someone elses feathers.
It's ridiculous!
I think that a healthy exchange of opinions and ideas is a good thing, just don't shove your opinons down other peoples throats, and don't get all bent out of shape when people have opinions that differ from your own.
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It's probably not one of the healthiest things to do for most relationships, as most people are very touchy about their politics and beliefs, but it always fails to occur to me when I mention how much a certain example of bigotry or whatever irks me because I blithely assume that the people I know have an innate respect the rights and beliefs of others. Arguements won: over 9000, though, and it makes me smug... Doesn't help me keep friends, though.
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Yes, since people have different opinions in politics and religion. A smart person would not make a person mad or pissed off because of different beliefs to be discussed in public forums..
Cause the topic of politics and religion both individually AND mixed can turned into a discussion so heated that the reactions, phrases, comments, and retorts can become IMPOLITE.
Ironically, the government is attempting to pass new legislation banning any religious gatherings in churches, and prohibiting politics from taking place in government buildings...
They are also encouraging the police to get unlisted phone numbers and enticing fire departments to quit making house calls...
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Definetely.
In a public setting people should not start a debate, it will ruin everything.
I was raised to believe that. And, the older I get, the more I believe they were right.
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At least not amongst friends if you want to keep them.
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yes definitely..express ur opinions with ppl who know you.
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Amelius lived in the early fifteenth century, and was employed in the construction of the Cathedral of Antwerp, Belgium, which was begun in 1422 and finished in 1518.
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Suffolk school pupils try their hand at roofing
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School pupils in Suffolk can try their hand at being a roofer for a day, thanks to funding of more than £66,700 awarded to a county-wide business group.
In the coming months youngsters aged 16 from local high schools will be able to participate in roofing taster sessions on the practice rigs of the Eastern Region Roof Training Group centre, based in Baylham, north of Ipswich.
Previous such visits by pupils from Northgate High School; Holbrook Academy; Claydon High School; Stoke High School; Chantry Academy and Parkside Academy have proved popular, carrying out tasks like measuring, and installing felt, as well as laying tiles and slates.
The idea is to give students about to leave school the chance to gain an insight into what work is like as a roofer, something they usually would not have the chance to experience.
The Eastern Region Roof Training Group represents 150 roofing contractors throughout East Anglia, and successfully applied for the funds from the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), a non-governmental public body sponsored by the Department for Education, to help attract a new generation of roofers as well as training group members in site safety management and supervision.
A spokesperson for the Eastern Region Roof Training Group said: "We are very grateful for the funding which will allow us to encourage a new generation of young roofers! This is a fantastic opportunity for us to reach out to more schools in the area and really engage with young people at a crucial time in their decision making for their future."
Andy Barron, CITB Partnerships Manager, said: "We're delighted to be supporting small and medium sized businesses across Suffolk – with homebuilding accelerating, we need to attract more domestic talent to the construction industry, which is why it's so important to show young people the career opportunities involved and train existing practitioners in new skills."
CITB supports 88 such training groups across England, Scotland and Wales with more than £5million of funding.
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#Anime Croque-Monsieur Coquettishness?
Friday 08 July 2011 Anime
Never in a million years would I have reckoned I'd go to JBOX to have a literary adventure… in English?
Browsing-ishness
When time permits, I browse the JBOX site not necessarily for the ultimate purchasing of goods, but merely to ascertain if there's anything cool. Of all the online retailers of Japanese goods, they're the best mob I've dealt with, and Peter Payne is a really nice guy.
Granted Mio is my least favourite character from the series, but in scrolling through the search results for K-On material, the description for one of her figures caught my attention:
Figure maker Alphamax presents this adorable new look at Akiyama Mio from the hit TV anime and manga K-On (Keion). Mio is sporting a blue bikini and looks diagonally with a coquettish pose at the viewer [..]
My first thought when I read that was… how does one look "diagonally?" Is it a form of observational relativity whereby if I tilt my head I cause your eyes to align diagonally to my plane of vision? Judging from her pose I surmised this had more to do with how she was positioning her head relative to her body, not in her eyes specifically, so I figured this warranted no further attention. See what I did there?
Evidently Mio didn't!
The second term that struck me was "coquettish", which given I had yet to sup led me to think of "croque-monsieurs", those delectable French grilled cheese sandwiches. Ironically the best croque-monsieur I've ever had was in Austria. There are large numbers of French speakers in Switzerland, but Austria is overwhelmingly Germanic, though I concede there isn't necessarily a correlation to one's tongue and whether one can cook regional cuisine, despite the critical role said organ plays in the consuming of comestibles. If it were true, I'd be exemplary at cooking… German kangaroo in haggis?
Which reminds me, do you recall when I used to refer to grilled cheese sandwiches constantly here?! Such was the extent of my obsession some of your even submitted recipes and suggestions and used them in your comments! I think Sparx took the cake in 2009… or the sandwich :)
But I digress-ishness
Upon consultation, my media university student sister knew of the term, so I just assumed it was another meme I wasn't cool enough to understand. Using Wiktionary — The Free Dictionary That Anyone Can Edit — to uncover the meaning of the term lead me to this definition:
A croque-monsieur is a hot ham and cheese (typically emmental or gruyère) grilled sandwich. It originated in France as a fast-food snack served in cafés and bars.
Emmental is one of my favourite hard French cheeses! Hey wait a minute, not only was that the incorrect term, it was also derived from Wikipedia and NOT Wiktionary. Let me just say it for you: Ruben, you're not being very coquettish.
coquettish (comparative more coquettish, superlative most coquettish): As a young, flirting girl.
In her capacity as my literary advisor, my sibling claimed that while this definition may have been relevant in the past and spoke to the term's origins, it was insufficient to describe how the term is used online today. She alleges it refers to a girl who only flirts a little, but cutely.
She also claims the word is used heavily in cheesy romance novels, which makes sense given the word's startling resemblance to the culinary dish referred to as croque-monsieur.
Needless to say, this whole escapade has left me feeling rather lacking in literary perspicacity. Oh well, it's always in the last place I look.
Ende-ishness
We end with another picture, this time not necessary with much coquettish-ness (I'm still unsure about that term) but with all of them looking happy. Mio has perhaps the most extreme version of the "New KyoAni face" I've seen in this one!
It's so cold in Australia right now >_<.
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To compare size after unboxing.
MOD-RFID1356 contains one USB connector, one press button and two LEDs. Firstly, I connect it to my Fedora Linux laptop and use command "lsusb". It displays as USB HID device (keyboard) profile. Yellow LED also brightens to indicate power on.
When I take tag approximate to MOD-RFID1356 device. It emulates itself as keyboard. Characters are pressed and end with enter to Linux shell. Another red LED brightens while tag coming close to device too.
And next experiment. To connect to Raspberry Pi. I usually use it as headless board connecting via Wi-Fi and use SSH (from the same Fedora Linux laptop). I connect Wi-Fi dongle and MOD-RFID1356 device to Raspberry Pi in the same time. It seems some Wi-Fi dongle consumes power too much and I can't login to Raspberry Pi but I'm not be encountered that problem when use Ralink RT5370 dongle.
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In 2001, Brad married his true love, Shannon, and they settled down and started their beautiful family. For the past 21 years, Brad lived and worked in the South Bay and the Peninsula.
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Brad was known for his love of electronic and alternative music, intellectual conversation and witty commentaries on current events. His brilliance always shined through, as he incorporated amazing amounts of trivia and knowledge into everyday chit-chat. He was that guy who would always say hello to a stranger and never thought twice about helping someone in need.
Brad is survived by his loving wife, Shannon Alexander McCurdy, of Campbell; his children, Ian and Annika McCurdy, of Campbell; his father, Dr. James McCurdy of San Rafael; his sister, Laura Gregory (Ryan), of Napa; and numerous other relatives, including three nieces, one nephew, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a large family of in-laws who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Jean McCurdy of San Rafael.
A memorial service will be held Dec. 1, at 2 p.m., at Darling & Fischer, Chapel of the Hills, 615 N. Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos.


Pavel Ciaian is a senior scientist and team leader of Economic Analyses of Food Supply Chains at the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. Before joining the European Commission, Pavel held research positions at the University of Leuven and the Slovak Agricultural University in Nitra. He received a PhD degree in Economics from the University of Leuven. His research interests include policy impact analysis, food chains, land market analysis and other areas in the agricultural economics field.


The Solomon Islands Red Cross is once again refuting reports published in the Island Sun Newspaper linking blood shortages at the National Referral Hospital to the alleged withdrawal of the Red Cross blood drive programme.
The Secretary General of Solomon Islands Red Cross Joanne Zoloveke says yesterday's report is misleading because the programme is ongoing and there are three Red Cross volunteers working with the blood bank.
Ms Zoloveke says these volunteers are working in the place of a former employee seconded to the blood bank, who was sacked on Christmas Eve for misappropriating funds.
She says despite an ongoing investigation into the incident, the funding from the Australian Red Cross through the Department of Foreign Affairs continues to be provided.
She says the blood shortage at the hospital is unrelated to her organisations internal issues and is an ongoing problem that has its roots in the culture.
"The issue about giving blood, if it's not for your relative, can be a trying one for those of us who were to try and recruit voluntary blood donors. Once we overcome that cultural inhibition, we can probably see the level of blood stocks rise in the blood bank and probably remain at a sufficient level."
The Secretary General of the Solomon Islands Red Cross, Joanne Zoloveke.


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Q: jQuery find closest button and trigger click I'm using Darkroom JS to crop / manipulate images on the fly. However, I need the canvas to be saved (Via the floppy disk in the toolbar) before I process the image as base64.
I thought I would try it with JQuery and target the particular element, However Darkroom doesn't give the toolbar items a specific class.
So I'm looking at finding it via jQuery closest or similar and then triggering the click.
The HTML that Darkoom Produces is as follows :

      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-default" disabled="">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#undo"/>
      </svg>
      </button>
      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-default" disabled="">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#redo"/>
      </svg>
      </button>

      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-default">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#rotate-left"/>
      </svg>
      </button>
      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-default">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#rotate-right"/>
      </svg>
      </button>

      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-default darkroom-button-active">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#crop"/>
      </svg>
      </button>
      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-success">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#done"/>
      </svg>
      </button>
      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-danger">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#close"/>
      </svg>
      </button>

      <button type="button" class="darkroom-button darkroom-button-default">
      <svg class="darkroom-icon">
        <use xlink:href="#save"/>
      </svg>
      </button>

      <canvas class="lower-canvas" style="position: absolute; width: 556px; height: 556px; left: 0px; top: 0px; -moz-user-select: none;" width="556" height="556"></canvas>
      <canvas class="upper-canvas " style="position: absolute; width: 556px; height: 556px; left: 0px; top: 0px; -moz-user-select: none; cursor: crosshair;" width="556" height="556"></canvas>

      <canvas class="lower-canvas" style="position: absolute; width: 600px; height: 600px; left: 0px; top: 0px; -moz-user-select: none;" width="600" height="600"></canvas>
      <canvas class="upper-canvas " style="position: absolute; width: 600px; height: 600px; left: 0px; top: 0px; -moz-user-select: none;" width="600" height="600"></canvas>

I can get into the 4th button group using :
var button_group = $('.darkroom-button-group').eq(3);

But I am struggling to trigger the button.
My current jQuery is as follows :
    var button_group = $('.darkroom-button-group').eq(3);

    button_group.closest('.darkroom-button').trigger('click');

A: Closest will search for the parent elements. In your case, you need to search for the child elements. for that you can use .find(). Then your code will be,
button_group.find('.darkroom-button:first').trigger('click');

This will trigger the jquery click handler.
If you dont have the click event handler, then you can try the DOM click,
button_group.find('.darkroom-button')[0].click()

A: i think u can get button now just filter attribute of button
and then
$("attribute ").closest('.darkroom-button').trigger('click');

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Booting embedded from usb stick?
If I enter a ? to see the valid boot devices, nothing is shown. When I had the flash module the device usually boots from in there, its partitions were listed when I reached this point. Is there any thing I can do to get this recognized? The memstick image booted fine on the same hardware with no intervention.
It's because the NanoBSD image expects to be on an IDE channel.
Try: ufs:/dev/da0s1a at the mountroot prompt.
You will have to edit your fstab file to get pfSense to look in the right place every time.
Is there anything else I can do to get this partition seen?
I figured out the issue. The USB drive needed more time to get registered with the system than the default. I paused the bootup and set kern.cam.boot_delay=10000, as referenced in your link. The system came up fine after that.
How do I add this to the config so it happens every time without my input? I don't have a working FreeBSD install at the moment. I tried mounting the ufs-formatted usb stick on my Linux box and MacBook Pro, but I didn't get very far.
Create the file /boot/loader.conf.local and add the line there.
This doesn't work for everyone but it does in most cases.
Worked for me! Got the box working. Thanks.


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Orobanche corymbosa - (Rydb.) Ferris
Flat-top Broomrape
Synonym(s): Aphyllon corymbosum (Rydberg) A.C. Schneider
Related ITIS Name(s): Orobanche corymbosa (Rydb.) Ferris (TSN 34287)
French Common Names: orobanche variable
Element Code: PDORO04040
Informal Taxonomy: Plants, Vascular - Flowering Plants - Broom-Rape Family
Plantae Anthophyta Dicotyledoneae Scrophulariales Orobanchaceae Orobanche
Name Used in Concept Reference: Orobanche corymbosa
Taxonomic Comments: Comprised of two subspecies (Kartesz 1999).
Global Status Last Reviewed: 16Jan1990
Global Status Last Changed: 16Jan1990
Rounded Global Status: G4 - Apparently Secure
Reasons: Orobanche corymbosa occurs from southern British Columbia to California and Wyoming.
National Status: N3 (13Nov2017)
United States California (SNR), Idaho (SNR), Montana (S3S4), Nevada (SNR), Oregon (SNR), Utah (SNR), Washington (SNR), Wyoming (S1S2)
Canada British Columbia (S3)
United States CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY
Canada BC
MT Beaverhead (30001), Deer Lodge (30023), Granite (30039), Jefferson (30043), Madison (30057), Ravalli (30081)
WY Park (56029), Sublette (56035), Teton (56039)
10 Red Rock (10020001)+, Ruby (10020003)+, Big Hole (10020004)+, Jefferson (10020005)+, Boulder (10020006)+, North Fork Shoshone (10080012)+, Shoshone (10080014)+
14 Upper Green (14040101)+
17 Flint-Rock (17010202)+, Bitterroot (17010205)+, Snake headwaters (17040101)+, Greys-Hobock (17040103)+
Ecology & Life History
Diagnostic Characteristics: This species can be distinguished from the more common O. FASCICULATA by having shorter pedicels and two bractlets at the base of each flower.
NatureServe Conservation Status Factors Edition Date: 17Oct2000
NatureServe Conservation Status Factors Author: Russo, M. (TNC WRO), 1/89; rev. B. MacBryde, 10/2000.
Element Ecology & Life History Edition Date: 07Dec1994
Element Ecology & Life History Author(s): KAJ
Douglas, G.W., D. Meidinger, and J. Pojar, eds. 1999. Illustrated Flora of British Columbia, Vol. 4, Dicotyledons (Orobanchaceae through Rubiaceae). B.C. Minist. Environ., Lands and Parks, and B.C. Minist. For., Victoria. 427pp.
Heidel, B. L. 1995. Sensitive plant survey at the southern end of the Elkhorn Mountains, Broadwater and Jefferson Counties, Montana. Unpublished report to the Bureau of Land Management. Montana Natural Heritage Program, Helena, Montana. 12 pp. plus appendices.
Kartesz, J.T. 1999. A synonymized checklist and atlas with biological attributes for the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. First edition. In: Kartesz, J.T., and C.A. Meacham. Synthesis of the North American Flora, Version 1.0. North Carolina Botanical Garden, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Lesica, P. 1992. Vascular plant and sensitive plant species inventory for the Highland Mountains, Deerlodge National Forest. Unpublished report prepared for the Deerlodge National Forest. Montana Natural Heritage Program, Helena, MT. 21 pp. plus appendices, photographs.
Schneider, A.C. 2016. Resurrection of the genus Aphyllon for New World broomrapes (Orobanche s.l., Orobanchaceae). PhytoKeys 75: 107-118


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Integrating Multiple Perspectives on
Participatory Design : InterLiving
Position Paper for CHI 2002 New Technologies for Families Workshop
Wendy E. Mackay
Domaine de Voluceau - Rocquencourt, B.P. 105
78153 Le Chesnay Cedex, France
wendy.mackay@inria.fr
The interLiving project involves families in the participatory design of new communication technologies, as part of the European Union's Disappearing Computer Initiative. Our goals are to understand the needs of diverse families, to develop innovative artifacts that support the needs of both co-located and distributed families and to explore the impact such technologies on today's families.
We have chosen a participatory design approach that integrates multiple perspectives, not only from the diverse backgrounds of the researchers on the project, but also by including multiple generations of family members, from Sweden, France and the United States, throughout the design process.
We face interesting methodological questions: how can we allow all participants to contribute to the design process and communicate effectively with each other, despite the diversity of perspectives? We have developed, borrowed and extended a number of research methods and are attempting to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each.
Participatory design, families, domestic technologies, multiple perspectives, multi-disciplinary design, triangulation
The interLiving project aims to develop "situated emergent technologies that bring families together". In particular, we are exploring how "shared surfaces", with various shapes, sizes and forms handling diverse kinds of information, can help family members communicate within and across households. The researchers, who are Swedish, French and American, come from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, including computer science, social sciences and design.
All of the research partners have strong backgrounds in participatory design, although we each have different emphases. Sundblad and his colleagues [5] exemplify the "Scandinavian approach", with a long and influential history in collaborative design and an underlying political perspective that has successfully brought workers into the design process. From the United States, Druin and her colleagues [1] have extensive experience working with children and have argued that they can and should be included as full design partners. My own background, shaped by both industry and research projects, emphasizes triangulation across scientific, engineering and design disciplines [4], with an emphasis on design approaches, video in particular [3] that allow participants with diverse backgrounds to participate on an equal footing.
The interLiving project is grounded in participatory design and influenced by each of these perspectives. However, we all face a new challenge: designing for and with families. Note that our emphasis is on families, not homes. We expect some of the technologies we develop to be used in the home, but we are more interested in how the technologies affect and are affected by the relationships among family members. We are experimenting with each other's methods and developing new design strategies, in an attempt to extend and evaluate them in this new context. A primary goal is to understand which methods best support design across different kinds of multiple perspectives.
Managing multiple perspectives
The first set of multiple perspectives relates to ourselves as researchers. Each site has a mix of computer scientists (with a software engineering perspective), social scientists (primarily psychology and anthropology) and design (graphic and industrial design). Many team members have training in multiple disciplines. We need methods that benefit from each researcher's strengths, without creating a "throw it over the wall" relay system from one type of researcher to another.
Speaking simplistically, social scientists are trained to observe and evaluate, but not to create new artifacts. Engineers are trained to build systems and solve technical problems, but not to question what the design should be. Designers are trained to create innovative and aesthetically-pleasing designs "that work", but not to explain why.
Of course, individuals may break out of these stereotypes, but we find that some specific techniques help people from one training and value system to understand and appreciate the contributions of people from other backgrounds. We have explicitly created situations in which everyone is faced with something new: engineers and designers observe and interpret user data, designers and psychologists build interactive prototypes, and engineers and psychologists explore the design space.
The second set of multiple perspective involves our users: the family members. We are working with multiple generations who are connected to each other by different family ties, across multiple households. They do not share our research interests, but do enjoy discussing family life and exploring ideas for innovations they can use in their homes.
We need strategies that allow children and grandparents to have an equal voice with parents. We have asked family members to contribute information about themselves, via cultural probes [2] and interviews and to share in various design activities, sometimes at home, but most often in the context of all-day or half-day workshops.
The third set of multiple perspectives involves cultural differences, both among the researchers and across the families. Both Swedish researchers and family members come from a culture that strongly values collaborative building. (Toys such as Brio trains and Lego bricks reflect this attitude.) In this environment, asking people to build cardboard mockups together is considered a natural and engaging activity. In contrast, the French have a more analytical approach to schooling and shared building of prototypes is considered a new and somewhat unusual activity.
Current design strategies
Our current strategy is to use a mix of approaches to gather information and to collaboratively develop ideas. We have visited each of the six families at home, both to interview them and to learn about their home environments. We have also used variations of Giver's cultural probes to gather certain kinds of information about the families and to serve as inspirations for design. For example, we asked the families to draw maps of how they communicate with one another. They interpreted the assignment very differently: some focused on people, others on locations and others on technology. Some included just the immediate household, others included the extended family, still others added external groups such as sports teams. We gained insights into how the families perceive themselves as families and where to concentrate on developing technologies to better support them.
The other major activity involves designing with the families. We have brought the families together in a series of interactive workshops, which allow them to meet other families, compare each other's perspectives, and to work with us on design activities. We have experimented with a variety of exercises, within and across family groups.
One of our biggest challenges has been to ensure that everyone participates or at least has a voice. We usually start with verbal exercises, such as asking family members to tell us stories (or scenarios) about specific situations. These verbal exercises favored the most verbally-dominant family members, usually of the parents generation (and often the father). Children would fidget or go explore the room, waiting for their parents to finish. In contrast, events involving brainstorming of new ideas, in which everyone is explicitly invited to participate in their own way and in which participants can act in parallel, achieved much higher participation by all family members. The most fun, and interactive, involved collaboratively building things: whether to illustrate a storyboard, brainstorm a new idea or show what a new "shared surface" in the home might be. In some cases, particularly with the French families, the children were more active than the parents in contributing ideas. We have also experimented with using video as a prototyping tool. Some families enjoyed acting out ideas together in front of the camera, others found it difficult.
Future design strategies
We are now incorporating our different disciplinary and design perspectives in a new method we call "technical probes". These involve social science (gathering data), engineering (building new technology) and design (aesthetic considerations). Technology probes, unlike prototypes, are explicitly designed to be very simple in terms of functionality, but open to wide interpretation in terms of how they will be used. We hope the families will re-interpret them and appropriate them in ways that we do not expect. The probes provide detailed logs (approved by the family members) that give us data about how the family members communicate with each other and also provide a source of design inspiration, acting as triggers for new ideas of new kinds of technologies that the families may want.
Although the interLiving project is still in an early phase, we have already experimented with a variety of participatory design techniques. The particular challenges of working with families have encouraged us to draw from our different research and cultural perspectives and we are continuing to explore strategies that empower all participants in the design process.
While our emphasis is on families, we believe refined versions of these techniques will be useful in other design settings, particularly those in which productivity is not the primary goal and where the context of how technology is used affects its design.
1. Druin, A. (1999). Cooperative inquiry: Developing new technologies for children with children. Human Factors in Computing Systems: CHI 99 (pp. 223-230). ACM Press.
2. Gaver, W.W. and Dunne, A. (1999) Projected Realities: Conceptual Design for Cultural Effect. In CHI'99 Proceedings of Human Factors In Computing Systems, ACM Press. pp. 600-608.
3. Mackay, W.E., Ratzer, A., and Janecek, P. (2000) Video artifacts for design: Bridging the gap between abstraction and detail. Proceedings of ACM DIS 2000, Conference on Designing Interactive Systems. Brooklyn, New York. ACM Press.
4. Mackay, W.E. and Fayard, A-L. (1997) HCI, Natural Science and Design: A Framework for Triangulation Across Disciplines. Proceedings of ACM DIS '97, Designing Interactive Systems. Amsterdam, Pays-Bas: ACM/SIGCHI, pp.223-234.
5. Sundblad, Y. (1987). Quality and interaction in computer-aided graphic design (Utopia Report #15). Stockholm: Arbetslivscentrum.
For more information about the interLiving project, see: http://interliving.kth.se


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Q: ArrayList> variable copying value by reference in Java? I am very confused.
This is my understanding of basic variable and assigning values:
int a = 9;
int b = a;
int a = 8;
System.out.println(b); // This will be 9

Now I am trying the same thing but instead of basic types I am using an ArrayList two dimensional structure, see the following code:
public final class Matrix {
    private List<List<Double>> rawMatrix = new ArrayList<List<Double>>();
    private List<List<Double>> matrix = new ArrayList<List<Double>>();

    private void update(){
        matrix = rawMatrix;
        System.out.println("matrix: "+matrix.size()+", "+matrix.get(0).size());
        System.out.println("matrix: "+rawMatrix.size()+", "+rawMatrix.get(0).size());
        matrix.get(0).add(99.0);
        System.out.println("matrix: "+matrix.size()+", "+matrix.get(0).size());
        System.out.println("matrix: "+rawMatrix.size()+", "+rawMatrix.get(0).size());
    }
}

The problem is this output:
matrix: 4, 3
matrix: 4, 3
matrix: 4, 4
matrix: 4, 4

Now for some reason, rawMatrix has added an element the same as matrix even though I have never added anything onto the rawMatrix structure.
I assume this is some weird type of assigning variable by reference, I don't quite understand why this is the case and why it's the default in Java.
How do I overcome this? Do I have to use two for loops to make one of my matrix's equal the other, that seems very inefficient.

A: Since ArrayLists are objects the assignment simply copies the pointer to the object.
With primitive types you're actually copying values.
So that means your assingment matrix = rawMatrix; makes matrix point to the same memory location as rawMatrix, when that memory is updated the changes will also be reflected to where matrix points.

A: This line:
    matrix = rawMatrix;

makes matrix reference rawMatrix. After that, you only have a reference to one ArrayList<List<Double>> object, and both variables are set to this reference. (I suspect the other ArrayList will be inaccessible and get gc-ed, if you're not using it somewhere else, too)

A: first statement in update method is
matrix = rawMatrix; Because of it your both reference varible matrix and rawMatrix refer to the same oblect of List>.
Because of this, Although you are adding an element using either of this variable, both result in same answer because both refer to the same object.

A: Because matrix is rawMatrix
You created two objects
private List<List<Double>> rawMatrix = new ArrayList<List<Double>>();
private List<List<Double>> matrix = new ArrayList<List<Double>>();

then you changed matrix(new object) that you have created to be assigned by rawMatrix so that the object matrix has been changed by rawMatrix and resulting that result.
matrix = rawMatrix;

A: an int is a primitive data type. This means that when you assign to it you assign an actual value to it.
Objects are assigned by reference. This means the matrix = rawMatrix  line will set the object that matrix is referring to to be the same as the object that rawMatrix refers to.
If you want a duplicate object you must use appropriate clone or copy methods or create a new object and populate it yourself. Keep in mind (when appropriate) you may want to keep a 'deep' duplicating the objects in the array itself. With a nested array like this you probably want to duplicate the 'inner' Lists.


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Home Entertainment Owen Wilson, Armie Hammer Buckle Up for "Cars 3"
NEXT-GEN TAKES THE LEAD — Jackson Storm (voice of Armie Hammer), a frontrunner in the next generation of racers, posts speeds that even Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) hasn't seen. "Cars 3" is in theaters June 16, 2017. ©2016 Disney•Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
Owen Wilson, Armie Hammer Buckle Up for "Cars 3"
Disney•Pixar's "Cars 3" filmmakers revealed key cast members and new characters in the upcoming faster-than-fast film. Joining Owen Wilson in the all-new story that tests the heart of a champion in a high-tech world are Cristela Alonzo and Armie Hammer as unconventional trainer Cruz Ramirez and next-gen racer Jackson Storm, respectively.
"Cristela is full of optimism and a positive energy that I think really comes through in Cruz's personality," said "Cars 3" director Brian Fee. "And of course, she's a hilarious comedian, so that doesn't hurt either."
"Armie brought a great combination of intensity and charm to the role of Jackson Storm," said Fee. "His charisma helped create a character you really love to hate."
Directed by Fee (storyboard artist "Cars," "Cars 2") and produced by Kevin Reher ("A Bug's Life," "La Luna" short), "Cars 3" cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017.
Announced "Cars 3" Cast & Characters:
Lightning McQueen is world champion—a modern-day racing legend who's riding high with five Piston-Cup wins under his hood. Suddenly, he finds himself faced with a new generation of racers who threaten not only his dominance in the sport—but the confidence that got him there. Determined to get back to the pole position, the #95 must decide if his love for racing is enough to fuel the comeback of his life.
Owen Wilson ("The Royal Tenenbaums," upcoming "Wonder") returns to the racetrack as the voice of the champion. Wilson stars in the upcoming Woody Harrelson-directed live film "Lost in London."
Cruz Ramirez is a sunny-but-fierce unconventional trainer at the Rust-eze Racing Center. She expertly arms the team's talented rookies with cutting-edge tools to tear up the track—but she nearly stalls when her longtime idol Lightning McQueen shows up. While she'd love to help him find his way back to the top, she knows the competition is faster than ever, and victory is all about speed—or is it?
Cristela Alonzo ("The Angry Birds Movie") was called on to help bring the character to life. Alonzo's debut stand-up special for Netflix, "Lower Classy," which debuts on Jan. 24, 2017, showcases the comedian's life as a the daughter of an immigrant, touching on important issues like social class, breaking the glass ceiling and how she can't get the hang of Zumba.
Jackson Storm is fast, sleek and ready to race. A frontrunner in the next generation of racers, Storm's quiet confidence and cocky demeanor are off-putting—but his unmatched speed threatens to redefine the sport. Trained on high-tech simulators that are programmed to perfect technique and maximize velocity, Jackson Storm is literally built to be unbeatable—and he knows it.
Armie Hammer ("Birth of a Nation") was tapped as the voice of Jackson Storm. Hammer recently appeared in Tom Ford's "Nocturnal Animals." He will next be seen starring in "Free Fire," directed by Ben Wheatley; "Final Portrait," directed by Stanley Tucci; and "Call Me by Your Name," directed by Luca Guadagnino.
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage! Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard artist "Cars," "Cars 2") and produced by Kevin Reher ("A Bug's Life," "La Luna" short), "Cars 3" cruises into Philippine theaters on August 23, 2017.
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Odmiany alotropowe żelaza – znane są cztery alotropowe odmiany żelaza trwałe pod ciśnieniem atmosferycznym:
 żelazo alfa (α)
 żelazo beta (β)
 żelazo gamma (γ)
 żelazo delta (δ)
 żelazo epsilon (ε) – forma wysokociśnieniowa

Odmiany alotropowe żelaza występujące przy ciśnieniu atmosferycznym są istotne w przypadku metalurgii i inżynierii materiałowej ze względu na różnice w rozpuszczalności węgla. Odmiana alotropowa występująca w przypadku wysokiego ciśnienia nadaje się do opisu wewnętrznego jądra Ziemi, które jak się uważa, składa się zasadniczo z krystalicznego żelaza o strukturze ε oraz niklu.

Odmiany alotropowe przy ciśnieniu atmosferycznym

Żelazo δ

Forma trwała w temperaturze od 1392 °C do temperatury topnienia. Ma sieć regularną przestrzenie centrowaną, identycznie jak żelazo α. Jest paramagnetyczne. Nazywane jest również ferrytem wysokotemperaturowym. Krzepnięcie żelaza następuje przy stałej temperaturze 1538 °C. W tej temperaturze cała ciecz zamienia się w kryształy żelaza. W temperaturze 1495 °C można w żelazie δ rozpuścić 0,09% C. Temperatura równowagi Ae4 (1392 °C) określa dolną granicę istnienia ferrytu wysokotemperaturowego. Period identyczności a dla żelaza δ wynosi 0,293 nm. Zaczyna się odchodzić od wyróżniania tej fazy osobną literą grecką. W większości najnowszej literatury można spotkać się tylko z żelazem α i γ.

Żelazo γ

Forma trwała w zakresie temperatur od 911 °C do 1392 °C. Ma sieć regularną ściennie centrowaną. Jest paramagnetyczne. W temperaturze 1392 °C następuje przemiana alotropowa. Objawia się ona przebudową struktury regularnej przestrzennie centrowanej w strukturę regularną ściennie centrowaną. Żelazo γ istnieje od temperatury Ae3 (911 °C). W temperaturze 1148 °C można maksymalnie rozpuścić 2,11% C. Period identyczności a dla żelaza γ wynosi 0,365 nm.

Żelazo β
Żelazo β jest to stare określenie na żelazo α wykazujące właściwości paramagnetyczne. Zakres temperaturowy istnienia żelaza β zawiera się w przedziale od temperatury Curie żelaza A2 (768 °C) do 911 °C. Żelazo β jest pod względem krystalograficznym identyczne jak żelazo α. Wyróżniają je tylko dwa aspekty: w żelazie α występują domeny magnetyczne oraz obie odmiany mają niewiele różniące się wymiary periodów identyczności w tej samej sieci krystalicznej w funkcji temperatury. Z tego powodu żelaza β nie uważa się za odrębną fazę.

Żelazo α

Forma trwała w temperaturze poniżej 911 °C. Ma sieć regularną przestrzenie centrowaną. Jest ferromagnetyczne w temperaturze poniżej 768 °C. W temperaturze otoczenia żelazo α jest stabilne i można w nim maksymalnie rozpuścić 0,008% C. W temperaturze 727 °C można w żelazie α rozpuścić 0,0218% C. Period identyczności wynosi 0,286 nm.

Odmiany alotropowe przy wysokim ciśnieniu

Żelazo ε
Forma żelaza o sieci krystalicznej heksagonalnej, która jest stabilna tylko przy wysokich ciśnieniach. Przy spadku ciśnienia żelazo ε z powrotem przemienia się w żelazo α. Żelazo ε charakteryzuje się większą gęstością od żelaza α.

Na wykresie fazowym punkt potrójny pomiędzy żelazem α, γ i ε został teoretycznie wyznaczony w temperaturze 497 °C i ciśnieniu 11 GPa. Badania wykazały, że punkt ten znajduje się w nieco niższej temperaturze, która wyniosła 477 °C.

W 1971 roku przedstawiono tezę, że przemiana żelaza α w ε jest specyficznym przykładem przemiany martenzytycznej.

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The Stroh family prepares to open Chaotic Good Brewing in Kasson – Post Bulletin
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Cason – The dream years of preparation are finally paying off for Scott Stroh, co-owner of Chaotic Good Brewing Company in Cason. After obtaining a brewery license to operate it at home in 2020 and
Expansion to off-sale permit
In 2021, Scott and his wife, Molly Stroh, are preparing to open the Chaotic Good Brewing tap room, located at 202 Second St. SW in Cason.
Stroh said he expects soft doors to open in the last week of October or the first week of November. after spinning
Former Car Wash Ocean Mist
In the tap room and brewing space, Stroh made it to the last few steps before he could open the doors of Chaotic Good.
"The city council meeting to approve our liquor license … next Wednesday," he said. "Once the city agrees to it, they have to send it to the state, which has to approve it, which has to send it back to the city to actually issue the liquor license."
It's just that license and hiring a few employees to join Stroh and his assistant brewer, Pat Walsh, running the tap room.
"I have three kids and a family and so does[Pat]," said Stroh, who until recently worked as a science teacher at Rochester Public Schools. "This is where we start hiring and making sure we can have some part-time employees who can be here and pour beer and be knowledgeable about beer."
Stroh's passion for home brewing began about 15 years ago, and it wasn't long after that when he wanted to take his hobby to the next level.
"Until not so long ago, a Minnesota brewery wasn't doing that," Stroh said. "A brewery cannot have a tap room…but as various laws start to change in Minnesota, 'Well, now breweries can have tap rooms.'" Well, that's still a million dollars to get to.
For years, Strohs kept saving, and in 2019, they set up a 300-square-foot brewery in their backyard, slowly growing the business while maintaining their jobs as educators. Molly is still studying full time, but Scott's primary job now is to run Chaotic Good.
"We're going to have 10 faucet lines," Straw said of the faucet room. "The plan is to have nine beers and one mineral water. I'm not sure if we'll get them all for the opening, but we'll get all of them."
In the new Chaotic Good building, a former car wash pod is used as a space for the fermentation process, complete with mashers, fermentation cabinets and an industrial sink. The second bay – the tap room – looks very different from its previous self, with walls painted in red and gray and enough tables and chairs to accommodate 45 patrons. The interior renovations took longer than expected because the general contractor that Stroh had hired did not show up for the job. Therefore, the Stroh family installed almost everything inside the faucet room.
One of four "googly eyes" hidden in the pub in the new sitting room of the Chaotic Good Brewing Company on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Casson. Co-owner Scott Struh said they look forward to opening their first soft vents in the new sitting room at the end of the month or beginning of the following month.
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Straw said, pointing to a gray slate backsplash behind the bar. "Turns out, my dad and I can definitely frame a building, but not quite as fast as a group of 25-year-old contractors."
The room's centerpiece, the handmade bar, combines Stroh's background as a science teacher with his love of games. The amber-coloured wood features several inlays filled with dice, doodle tiles, D&D minifigures, googly eyes, and a Nintendo Entertainment System console.
"I built the bar myself with Pat, and I want to have it so that if a guy comes in, they're going to go, 'Okay, yeah, that's my people,'" Stroh said. But when the 80-year-old farmer was on the road who remembers the '80s when D&D was 'the devil's work'… he wouldn't come in and go,' Nuh-uh. It should be comfortable and easy to handle by everyone."
Barwood came from a decommissioned pumpkin-throwing catapult that was once used at boy scout pumpkin-throwing events. He came to Struh as a gift from an engineering student.
Scott Straw, who owns the brewery with his wife Molly, works on a batch of seasonal "Patch Master" pumpkin beer at Chaotic Good Brewing Company's new site on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Casson. Struh said they are looking forward to opening their first soft vents in the new sitting room at the end of the month or early next month.
He said, "I asked a student to come to me one day, my father wants me to ask if you want to help me." "I mean, there was only one answer to that question. You always answer that question yes."
For Stroh, Bar talks about the philosophy of "good chaos" – in D&D games, a character with a good messy character alignment does good things for others but acts on their morals in unconventional and unexpected ways.
"We are probably the only licensed brewery to have a portion of our brewing stand made of welded-together bed frames, because I made them and that was the steel I had that day," Stroh said.
Struh said that the tap room soft hole updates will be posted on the job site
. On the way, Stroh said he'd like to host D&D game nights in the tap room.
Scott Straw, who owns the brewery with his wife Molly, works on a batch of seasonal "Patch Master" pumpkin beer at Chaotic Good Brewing Company's new location Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022 in Casson. Stroh said they're looking forward to opening their first soft hatches in the new sitting room at the end of the month or beginning of the following month.
The Chaotic Good Brewing Company's new brewroom on Thursday, October 20, 2022 in Cason. Co-owner Scott Struh said they look forward to opening their first soft vents in the new sitting room at the end of the month or beginning of the following month.
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Juan Llerena (* San Luis,  – Buenos Aires, ) fue un abogado y político argentino, miembro de Congreso Constituyente que sancionó la Constitución Argentina de 1853 y Senador de la Nación Argentina por la Provincia de San Luis desde 1865 a 1874.

Fue además autor de numerosas obras escritas, fundamentalmente de historia y geografía.

Biografía
Estudió en la Universidad de Córdoba, pero se exilió a Chile con su familia tras la derrota unitaria de 1840. Se recibió de abogado en la Universidad de San Felipe en 1846. después de lo cual se estableció en Mendoza, donde redactó el periódico La Ilustración Argentina, fundado y dirigido por Bernardo de Irigoyen, embajador del gobierno de Juan Manuel de Rosas en Chile. Poco antes de Caseros, el gobernador Alejo Mallea lo envió a expresarle su apoyo a Rosas.

A principios de 1853, el gobernador Pablo Lucero lo eligió diputado al Congreso Constituyente, en reemplazo de Adeodato de Gondra, que había sido obligado a renunciar por los diputados unitarios y por Urquiza.

Llegó a Santa Fe el 27 de abril, cuando faltaban pocos días para terminarse de discutir la Constitución, y casi no participó en la discusión. Alcanzó, sin embargo, a aportar su opinión sobre las condiciones que debían reunir los Senadores nacionales, aunque no torció la voluntad mayoritaria. Votó a favor y firmó el acta por el que se sancionaba la Constitución Nacional.

El Congreso siguió sesionando para poner en marcha las instituciones establecidas por la Constitución, y Llerena participó en la sanción de varias leyes. De carácter soñador, según el testimonio del diputado Benjamín Lavaisse desaparecía durante varios días, haciendo turismo por los pueblos vecinos. Renunció al Congreso el 12 de agosto de 1853.

En 1860 se fue a vivir al entonces pueblo de Belgrano, actual barrio homónimo en Buenos Aires, en donde integró la comisión Municipal en 1869 y el Consejo Consultivo en 1870.

A fines de abril de 1865 fue elegido senador nacional por su provincia natal. Sostuvo la necesidad de expulsar a los pueblos originarios de sus territorios en la región pampeana, más allá del río Negro, adelantándose a la Conquista del Desierto; si bien su moción fue aprobada, la Guerra de la Triple Alianza imposibilitó la concreción de su proyecto.

Concluido su mandato como senador, se contó entre los fundadores del Banco Nacional. La Provincia de Buenos Aires lo designó para que formara parte de una comisión para estudiar los progresos en la explotación rural. Esto lo llevó a visitar países de cinco continentes y publicar sus impresiones en una obra de diez vlúmenes que realizó con Ricardo Newton. Consecuencia de estos viajes fue también su libro "Fisiografía y meteorología de los mares del globo", que fuera recomendada por el Almirantazgo inglés y que recibió un premio en la Exposición de Chicago. La Sociedad Científica Argentina editó dicha obra en 1888 en dos tomos.

También participó en la fijación de las fronteras entre su provincia y la de Córdoba. Tuvo una participación menor en la firma del tratado de 1881 entre Argentina y Chile.

Se incorporó al ministerio de relaciones exteriores, bajo las órdenes del ministro Bernardo de Irigoyen, que lo envió a distintos destinos en América y Europa, incluyendo misiones oficiales en Estados Unidos, Canadá y el Reino Unido.

Una hija suya, Alejandrina se casa hacia 1890 con Mauricio Pastor Daract.

Aficionado a la astronomía, a la que estudió con un telescopio propio instalado en su vivienda, vivió sus últimos años en su casa de Echeverría 2619, en Belgrano. Falleció en Belgrano en marzo de 1900, siendo el último en morir de los constituyentes del 53.

Una localidad de la provincia de San Luis lleva su nombre en homenaje a su memoria. También una calle de Buenos Aires, en el barrio de Parque Chas.

Publicaciones
Entre sus escritos, editados e inéditos, se pueden mencionar:
 Cuadros descriptivos y estadísticos de las tres provincias de Cuyo.
 Fisiografía y meteorología de los mares del Globo.
 Edades geológicas del Globo. (6 tomos)
 Inglaterra y las colonias inglesas. (12 tomos)
 Fuerzas y agentes del planeta.
 Historia del África antigua.
 Astrología solar.
 Fisiología vegetal y animal.
 Memoria descriptiva de San Luis.
 Remedios contra la parálisis política.
 Cosmogenia de la Naturaleza Universal y Terrestre.
 La física y sus progresos.

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Puntanos
Constituyentes Argentinos de 1853
Senadores nacionales de Argentina por San Luis
Diplomáticos de Argentina
Abogados de Argentina
Astrónomos de Argentina
Alumnado de la Real Universidad de San Felipe


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International News Report Peace process
Paris proposes installment of an international force in Palestine
Paris has proposed installing an international peace-keeping force in the occupied Palestinian territories, the Israeli Jerusalem Post newspaper reported Sunday.
Ac cording to the JP, Israeli Prime Minister, Fransou' Filoun, had informed the American-Jewish committee last Thursday that France and Europe can, whenever possible, participate in an international force to bolster the Palestinian Authority's security services.
Such a proposal comes ahead France's rotating presidency of the European Union, which had dispatched about 70 observers to the Rafah crossing terminal in southern Gaza Strip, following a U.S-brokered terminal operation in 2005.
The rulin-Hamas party in Gaza had already sent out rejection to the notion , saying it would deal with such a force as an occupying power, once it is installed.
The French PM believed that both the Israelis and Palestinians should produce painful concessions for reaching a peace deal and that Israel should freeze settlements construction and ease restrictions of Palestinian movement.
He also urged the Palestinians to guarantee the security of the state of Israel by preventing homemade shells fire attacks onto southern Israel and relasing the captured Israeli soldier, Gil'ad Shalit, Hamas and other groups continue to hold hostage in Gaza.
The French proposal comes as the ruling Hamas party along with 12 other resistance factions nationwide and in the Diaspora, agreed last Wednesday to an Egyptian-mediate ceasefire deal to end hostilities between the two sides.


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Breaking news! Anova Culinary are about to release a new device – the Anova Nano Precision Cooker in a few days. Here is what we know about it so far!
Have a look at my review of the current Anova Precision Cooker if you're new to sous vide cooking.
The new Anova Nano will be made out of food grade thermoplastic and will measure 104mm (4.1″) x 79mm (3.1″) x 325 mm (12.8″) and weight only 0.7kg (1.4 lbs). This is a big difference when compared to the previous Anova. Apart from a redesign, the Nano will be 4cm shorter, narrower and 400g lighter – which, although might not seem like much in numbers, will make a difference when handling. It does have a slightly less powerful 700w element which is capable of heating your sous vide bath within the range of 25°C (77°F) to 92°C (197°F) up to a maximum of 11L (3 gallons). The new MultiCook / MultiStep feature means the Anova App can be paired with multiple Anova Nanos set at different temperatures to cook different meals – and this will also be possible for low-budget home cooks considering the incredible price of $99! Anova Culinary should start pre-order very soon – head here to pre-order yours!
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In Burma, false claims of French rally 'to kick out Muslims'
By Team Observers
In just 24 hours, this Facebook post in Burmese has been shared more than 5,000 times, and "liked" nearly as much. Two photos of massive protests are captioned "a hundred thousand French people protested on November 22 to kick Muslims out of France". In Burma, where Islamophobia runs rampant, this seemed believable to many.
The post was spotted by Aung Aung, a Burmese Observer living in France. It was published by a popular Facebook page whose name translates to "Knowledge Digest". Apparently aimed at young people, this page shares all types of news and opinion, including a lot of anti-Muslim and anti-Rohingya rhetoric. In the past few years, the rise of extremist Buddhist nationalists in Burma has led to growing Islamophobia and persecution of the Rohingyas, a Muslim ethnic minority.
Of course, anyone who pays attention to news from France knows that there have been no major anti-Muslim protests since the November 13 Paris attacks. A quick Google Images search shows that the two photos used in the post are not at all what the caption claims they are.
Neither photo was taken on November 22. They were taken on two different days, November 17 and November 21. Both were taken by AFP photographers in the southern French city of Toulouse, where marches were held to honor victims of the attacks. There was no rallying cry of "kick out the Muslims" – quite the contrary. In the second photo, you can see a giant banner on which is written, in French, "For freedom and peace, against barbarity and conflations". Conflations, used in a French context, means mixing up terrorists and Muslims, a mistake many French citizens - including France's president - have warned against.
Unfortunately, this message was lost on the thousands of Burmese Facebook users who shared the post. According to our Observer, about three-fourths of the comments expressed anti-Muslim sentiments. Some of them were even written in English, like these:
A small minority was more suspicious, and at least one person said they reported the post to Facebook.
We'll stay tuned to see if the post ends up being taken down – or continues to spread.
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Vacationing in Costa Rica - Must Do List for 2016!
By Kent Thompson on February 24, 2016 0
Costa Rica which is a dream destination for many offers a very diverse terrain with of course tropical beach along the pacific coast, deep forests and plenty of wildlife. Every member of a travel party will find something they love to do.
The Nicoya Peninsula and Guanacaste feature palm tree covered coastlines and plenty of sunshine while the Northern Plains and Caribbean coast are perfect for those who want to get closer to nature. One can zip line above the rainforest or hike a volcano for the ultimate adventure. One thing for certain is that it's an unmatched paradise.
There are a variety of places to stay including Costa Rica luxury home rentals where one can unwind after a long day out and about. Here are some of the most popular things to do in this tropical playground; do include them in plans to get the most out of the vacation.
An 80-mile shoreline of beachy towns and fun in the sun is the main draw of Nicoya Peninsula. Leave the Costa Rica luxury home rental and venture out to enjoy the powdery, cream-colored sands and dense forests that make up an amazing view.
A diverse mix of fishing and cattle ranching communities as well as restaurants and hotels are featured among the stretch, so one can find whatever atmosphere they desire. Imagine relaxing by the turquoise waters, snorkeling to see the colorful fish that reside here and then enjoying a breathtaking sunset to end the day.
Arenal Volcano is among that of the world's most active volcanos, and a visit will please any thrill-seeker. Though no longer active as of 2010, the 5,000-foot-high volcano draws many visitors who appreciate its splendor from an observatory lounge in the nearby town of Fortuna.
The best way to get to Arenal Volcano is by car or bus leaving from San Jose. It's easy to spend a day in the area, and then return to a posh, Costa Rica luxury home rental where one can relax and plan for the next day.
As the capital of Costa Rica, San Jose is the perfect starting point for either a day of relaxation or a day of exploring the city's barrios or neighborhoods. The city is riddled with sky-high offices, apartment complexes and museums. Explore the diverse collections at the Gold Museum or Jade Museum featuring pre-Columbian pieces that are like no other. The Jade Museum's presentation houses a huge collection in a small space that is utterly breathtaking, and hailed by visitors.
San Jose is mostly walkable, as the city is on a grid that makes it easy to find places of interest. However, there are also many cabs and public transportation available. About 3 miles west of the city is Escazu, a trendy spot featuring restaurants, clubs and eclectic shops where one can easily find a souvenir before heading "home" to their Costa Rica luxury home rental that carries all the amenities of home, unlike a hotel.
The Gold Coast of Costa Rica isn't just hailed for its secluded beaches, but the sunny and dry savannas and mist-covered rainforests also bring plenty of vacationers. The thriving cowboy culture has flourished ever since the 19th century when Spanish colonial rule took over. Visit Playa Carrillo beach and Rincon de la Vieja National Park, as well as Santa Rosa National Park which are all loved by recent visitors. Rincon de la Vieja National Park features hot springs and waterfalls as well as a bit of volcanic activity.
Guanacaste can be found on the North Pacific Coast where there are plenty of Costa Rica luxury home rentals. Fly into Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport to reach this spot easiest.
Manuel Antonio Rental Properties. It is a company that operates out of Costa Rica, and offers up many options for vacation rentals. The perfect property comes along with hospitality and warmth that truly makes a vacation special. Luxury rental homes, villas and condos are available all with ocean views or beach front excitement. The company also takes care of property management. With a reputation for high quality rentals combined with their knowledge of the area. They can recommend eateries, activities, and more to keep everyone in your party happy. Once quoted, most can't afford to not consider using their services.
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How to Drive Sales and Create Brand Loyalists During the Holidays
Both in-store and digital retail offer valuable lessons
By Amit Sharma Voice Network Badge Voice Network contributor, an ongoing writer for our guest opinion column.
There's much to be learned from both in-store and digital retail during the holidays.
Looking back on holiday shopping season, it's important to recognize that retailers must be prepared not just to inspire consumers, but also to exceed their expectations, drive sales and build long-term loyalty. While these are daunting challenges, they can be overcome if merchants give people an experience they'll enjoy while serving their needs.
The path to purchase has never been more complicated, with consumers using media in an increasingly fragmented fashion. The internet is the top channel when it comes to product discovery, as 80 percent of shoppers search for products online before purchasing them offline. On the other hand, consumers' store visits drive online purchases as often as 55 percent of the time. And retailers can no longer afford to rely heavily on Google to drive sales as 49 percent of online shoppers visit Amazon first, with search engines taking 36 percent and retailers getting 15 percent.
Retailers need to use all the cross-channel tools at their disposal leading up to the purchase and beyond. Even in this complex environment, I believe success the holiday season can be broken down into two key moments.
Build anticipation that works offline and online
Holiday shoppers have an incredible amount of options from traditional and startup retailers alike.
Buzz is a huge part of marketing during the holidays because the media landscape is ridiculously cluttered due to retailers trying to maximize sales while consumers are busy getting their shopping done. In the U.K., holiday TV ads are akin to Super Bowl commercials, generating massive amounts of online chatter that push sales for brands with the winning spots. In the States, thanks largely to traditional media coverage, we get up in the wee hours of the morning on Black Friday to take advantage of epic discounts at places like Walmart and Best Buy. Digitally, we do much of the same on Cyber Monday, a 24-hour period that reached $6.59 billion across ecommerce last year.
Retaining these customers—keeping those eager shoppers coming back in January and beyond—has always been a major challenge for brands. Fortunately, there are tactics that retailers can borrow from that will help not only attract first-time purchasers but regular patrons.
In September, Nordstrom teamed with Arielle Charnas, a social media influencer behind the fashion blog Something Navy. The effort was so popular that on launch day, Nordstrom's site crashed in the first hour. The retailer then encouraged frustrated customers to go into a store location if they weren't able to get what they wanted online. Charnas made visits to Nordstrom stores in Toronto and Dallas during the same week of the launch, in what a rep for the retailer later called "the most successful collaboration we've had." While it wasn't an ideal online customer experience, Nordstrom still showed the power of using online and offline channels together to find new customers and make them fans of its brand.
The same kind of tack could be applied to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The Nordstrom-Charnas duo underscores how retailers can combine digital messaging and offline retail into serious foot traffic and how this traffic can set the groundwork for brand loyalty.
Helpful follow-up
After building interest and making a sale, it's imperative to follow up with new customers, whether they buy in-store or online, and provide helpful information that's relevant to their purchase. A follow-up email doesn't have to be fancy, especially considering that 61 percent of people said "a simple thank you" matters most, more so than including personalized recommendations, information on how to use the product better or examples of how others are using the product.
The post-purchase customer experience is more critical than what happens between consumers and brands beforehand, according to IBM research. This idea is backed up by additional research that stays that 54 percent of consumers will give repeat business to a retailer that accurately predicts the date their package will arrive. Also, the age-old business concept known as service recovery remains important, as 77 percent of consumers will return to a merchant that resends lost or damaged items with expedited shipping.
Rent the Runway, the subscription-based fashion clothier that lends out its items, has the post-purchase game down pat. When a customer returns a dress or a garment, the brand's website asks her how many times she's worn it, to what kind of occasion, whether she enjoyed wearing it, etc. These answers help personalize the homepage for the next time she visits. This powerful tactic should be applied to the holiday mindset, which too often has been about moving the sales needle instead of starting customer relationships.
Provide the experience customers want
In today's marketplace, holiday shoppers have an incredible amount of options from traditional and startup retailers alike. When it comes to making a strong impression on consumers, think about two moments of truth.
First, attract new customers by giving them a branded introduction that stands out from their day-to-day experiences with your competition. Second, be customer-minded by offering helpful communications such as timely order updates, delivery confirmation and relevant, personalized information after the purchase, which is a critical moment in the customer experience that can be even more important to building brand loyalty than the sale itself.
By combining these two moments of truth, holiday shopping season can be transformed into a lifetime relationship.
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Aliscia Young is an international photographer and award-winning filmmaker based in Wanaka, New Zealand. She is a co-founder of Galaxiid, a New Zealand production company creating immersive experiences through visual storytelling.
Focus of work
Aliscia is an adventurer and explorer of life, who believes that balance and connection back to ourselves comes from the stillness within nature. The force of life, inspiration, imagination, the spirit and energy of nature has the ability to heal and reconnect us back to the earth. This is the essence of her work and the fundamental reason she picks up her camera to work everyday.
Over the last decade, Aliscia's creativity has taken her to some of the wildest and remote locations on the planet, including the Darien jungle of Panama and experiencing the vibrant cultures of West Papua and Papua New Guinea. She has walked through the deserts of the Atacama and hiked glaciers in the northern reaches of the Arctic, interviewed Inuit in Greenland and survived the wild rolling seas of the Drake Passage.
Aliscia has a strong affinity with water and amongst the islands of the South Pacific she has become immersed in the deep blue and floated upon coral reefs. While in Iceland she willingly plunged into icy waters, volcanic calderas and free-dived between the continental plates of the North American and European continents. On assignment in Dominica she swam alongside Sperm whales and filmed Leatherback Sea Turtles nesting on the islands black-sand beaches.
Underwater and additional cinematography for ELEMENTA which won Best New Zealand Feature & Best New Zealand Cinematography at Doc Edge Film Festival 2020
Special Mention - Doc Edge Film Festival 2019 for The Breath Connection
Special Jury Award - NZ Mountain Film Festival 2019 for The Breath Connection
Best Music and Nature Film - Wildlife Conservation Film Festival 2017 for Wild Antarctica