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Population	188.7 million
GDP per capita	1,995 US$
GDP growth (%) -1.6 0.8 1.9 2.3
Inflation (yearly average, %) 15.6 16.5 12.1 11.6
Current account balance (% GDP) 0.7 2.8 1.3 0.8
Leading African power in GDP terms
The most populous country in Africa
Significant hydrocarbon resources and considerable agricultural and mining potential
Relatively low public and external debt
At the crossroads of West and Central Africa; access to the sea
Highly dependent on oil revenues (90% of exports, two thirds of tax revenues)
Pollution related to oil development
Insufficient production and refining capacity / electrical energy distribution
Ethnic and religious tensions
Insecurity and corruption putting pressure on the business environment
Mediocre growth
While growth is expected to increase for the third year running in 2019, it will still be constrained. Even if oil infrastructure is spared by activists in the Niger Delta, the contribution from the oil sector is expected to be smaller as production gains are limited by capacity constraints. Despite support from public policies (import substitution, subsidised financing), the expansion of agriculture will remain fragile due to conflict in the northeast, where Boko Haram is rampant, and in the centre of the country, where herders and farmers are clashing. The pick-up in other sectors, supported by the gradual recovery in domestic demand, is expected to remain slow. The increase in election-related spending in the run-up to the February 2019 election should support public consumption at the beginning of the year. Nevertheless, as with public investment, limited fiscal space will restrain its contribution to growth. High interest rates, sluggish credit growth, a restrictive business climate, and the complexity of the multiple exchange rates system will continue to be obstacles to private investment, despite the easing of liquidity constraints following the rise in oil prices and the introduction of a market-based exchange window for investors and exporters (NAFEX) in April 2017. Household consumption will benefit from the increase in the minimum wage, but the prevalence of poverty and unemployment, as well as persistent inflationary pressures, should limit the effects. After 18 consecutive months of disinflation, which ended in August 2018, inflation is expected to remain high as domestic unrest puts pressure on food prices.
Fiscal situation still precarious
The budget deficit is expected to remain high in 2019, burdened by debt interest, which absorbs about 70% of federal revenues. However, the deficit is expected to decline slightly thanks to a reduction in expenditure, mainly at the expense of capital investment spending. While little progress has been made in the collection of non-oil revenues, and oil revenues are not expected to increase substantially, the objective is to reduce borrowing and, consequently, elevated debt service costs. Nevertheless, the 66% increase in the minimum wage will weigh on the state's wage bill and current expenditure. The debt-to-GDP ratio is therefore expected to continue on its upward path. Largely domestic (about 70% of the total) and in local currency, debt remains at a relatively low level, but its service is very high, despite the authorities' efforts to focus on cheaper external borrowing.
The current account is expected to remain in surplus, supported by the trade surplus. Import growth will remain limited, given weak domestic demand, while oil exports (almost 90% of the total) are expected to slow after catching up in 2016 and 2017. The balance of services, which is particularly affected by oil freight, will continue to show a deficit, as will the balance of income, which is hurt by profit repatriation by foreign companies. Remittances from the diaspora will maintain the surplus in the balance of transfers. After leaping following the introduction of the NAFEX window, portfolio investment flows, which have made it possible to stabilise the naira's multiple exchange rates, are expected to decline. Nonetheless, as long as the country is spared from shocks (falling oil prices, acute political crisis, etc.), downward pressure on the Nigerian currency should remain under the control of the central bank, thanks in particular to the foreign exchange reserves, which have been replenished and are equivalent to about 13 months of imports.
New mandate for Muhammadu Buhari, but continuing security and economic challenges
In February 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari and his party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), won the presidential, legislative and senatorial elections, thanks in particular to the support of the northern states. Although international observers did not report massive fraud, the results were nevertheless challenged by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. In addition, violence marred the pre- and post-election period and aggravated an already precarious security situation.
The Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram continues to operate in the northeast. In the centre of the country, there has been an upsurge in deadly clashes between Fulani (Muslim) herders and Birom (Christian) farmers, in part due to long-lasting animosity over land distribution with community and religious tensions. In the south, the activists calling for fairer distribution of oil wealth – whose attacks on oil infrastructure in the Niger Delta saw oil production reduced to its lowest level in 30 years in 2016 – may be less active, but are still threatening to resume their attacks, particularly after President Buhari's re-election. The Biafra region in the southeast also continues to be the scene of social unrest led by separatists. In addition to these tensions, there is dissatisfaction with the increase in poverty and unemployment, persistent high inflation and slow pace of reform. These sources of instability are affecting the perception of the business climate (146th out of 190 countries in the 2019 Doing Business ranking), which suffers notably from a lack of infrastructure and a cumbersome regulatory environment.
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Q: Change drive "block size" to 4096 I just bought a 4tb hard drive and enclosure and attempted to encrypt it with truecrypt. I errored with a message saying the block size must be 4096 bytes for >2TB drive.
How do i alter the drive to have that block size?
Currently it says block size is 512
diskutil info /dev/disk2s2|grep "Block Size"
   Device Block Size:        512 Bytes

A: Note that this answer seems wrong, according to high-rep user klanomath, as I misunderstood the difference between allocation and device block size. Proceed with caution.

Format the drive using Disk Utility. Find out what disk identifier the drive has (/dev/disk0, /dev/disk1, /dev/disk2, etc…). You can do so in Disk Utility.
Then use the command line tool newfs_hfs to create a new HFS file system on the disk. The command below is taken from here.
newfs_hfs -v HFS_VOLUME_NAME -b 4k /dev/rdisk2s1

This creates a HFS volume with name "HFS_VOLUME_NAME" and a block size of 4k on the device with identifier disk2s1.

A: Sure you want to encrypt a drive that big?
Just FYI, any kind of file corruption on an encrypted volume usually means loss of the entire volume. If this drive is sitting on a shelf holding movies and pictures there's not much need.
If you are traveling with it, do you have a non-encrypted backup?

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jillianspeaktv We are so excited that Jillian's Peak " Sweet Tea" was selected as the Festival favorite at palms springs LGBTQIA film festival😃. This is our sixth one for Jillian's Peak. Thanks, @cinemadiverse. @frank.blenman - Director
Jillian's Peak is a black female production with an all-black cast and crew. The cast is 80 percent female. Which increases the female presence in film and television. The short film is an introduction to the series.
Jillian's Peak tells the stories of LGBTQIA women of color. In addition to the situations that they face in their community, with families, friends, and co-workers. Also, how do some people in the African American, Diaspora, and Brown communities feel about LGBTQIA people? But most importantly LGBTQIA women of color, are underrepresented in television and films.
This LGBTQIA drama is based loosely on the co-creator and producer, Charzette Torrence.
At the center is Jillian, an African American woman who finds herself in the throes of discovering her true sexual orientation. Jillian will face life challenges, as she confronts issues of self-denial, love, family, career, and identity. It opens up on Jillian's wedding day. Jillian glances at herself in the mirror. Her face reveals her doubts. There is no turning back. Or is there? Because deep down inside she knows the truth that is a lesbian. Jillian has been struggling with the truth for years.
When a heart changes Its mind so does the discovery.
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Jillian is an African American woman who is afraid of marrying a man. Because deep down inside she knows the truth that is a lesbian. She has been struggling with the truth for years that she is gay.
Jillian's Peak is an African American woman. This is an LGBTQI drama created by Charzette Torrence and Danielle Johnson both founders of Jillian's Peak. Aimed to combat the negative stereotypes of the LGBTQI community, in particular, lesbian women of color. A demographic that is underrepresented. Jillian's Peak aims to tap to share our commitment to creating the type of premium quality content exploring lesbian women of color families, celebrating their lives, empowering the viewers and learning not to fear the stigma about lesbians of African American, Hispanic, Asian descent, and other ethnicity's culture and their lives. Most importantly to combat the negative stigma by television networks. Jillian is afraid of marrying a man. Because deep down inside she knows the truth that is a lesbian. She has been struggling with the truth for years that she is gay.
2013- Jillian's Peak Live script read for Gay Pride Month at WNYC & WQXR Green Space.
2016- Jillian's Peak script was recognized as a first-round qualifier of The Made in NY Writers Room.
2017- Jillian's Peak script was recognized as the first-round qualifier in the Filmmakers International Screenwriting Awards. Which had among 1791 script enter.
2018- Jillian's Peak has been selected for the second round of the Sundance Institute YouTube New Voices Lab.
2018- Jillian's Peak script was recognized as a preliminary finalist in the Creative World Awards.
2018- Jillian's Peak script was an official selection in the NYC Independent film festival with a script reading and Q&A.
2018- Jillian's Peak script was an official selection in the New Media Film festival in Los Angeles, California.
2018- LGBT Toronto film festival best scene read in September.
2018- LGBT Toronto film festival interview by Matthew Toffolo's Summary.
2018- Jillian's Peak script made the second round of the Marco Episodic Lab.
2019- LGBT Toronto Film Festival voted one of the TOP scripts at our festival.
2019-2022- Judges for the New York Independent Film Festival.
2022- Jillian's Peak Short Selected at the Palms Springs LGBTQ Cinema Diverse film Festival
Jillian's Peak Production Team
Tracey Baker-Simmons
CEO/Co-Executive Producer/Television and film production/Director
Is a seasoned veteran in television and film production who has spent more than 20 years in the industry producing critically acclaimed content.Throughout her career, Ms. Baker-Simmons has proven her ability to create content that both resonates well with viewers and pushes the culture forward. Baker-Simmons produced national commercials and hundreds of music videos for LeRoux Pictures and Westside Stories in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2002 she produced the independent feature film The Book of Love. In 2005, Baker-Simmons created the pop culture phenomenon - Bravo reality series Being Bobby Brown, starring controversial music legends Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston.
Then, in 2010, Baker-Simmons and her partner, Wanda Shelley, executive produced MTV2's Sprite Step-Off, which debuted to record breaking ratings for the network. In the same year, Baker-Simmons received an Emmy™ nomination from Southeast Region - National Academy of Arts and Sciences for the series Platinum House, featuring R&B legend Keith Sweat and Dru Hill.
Danielle Johnson
CEO/Co-Executive Producer/Co- Creator/Writer/Musical Director
Is a native New Yorker from the boogie down the Bronx, born into a family of jazz
Musicians. Taking the lead from her father and late cousin and mentor Clarence Slatter Jr., Danielle started playing drums at the age of six. She eventually went on to play several other instruments to include Rhythm Guitar, Jazz and Precision Bass, Keyboards, and Saxophone. With over forty years of music background.
Danielle started her own music production company with her partner Charzette known as "DeeJay & Cats Production providing music for Jillian's Peak, commercials, and DJ soundtracks to name a few. Just as writing music is a passion for her.
So was writing "Jillian's Peak" with her partner Charzette as a content creator. Which is her partner Inspirational story. They both wanted to do this for the African American Lesbians and LGBTQI community. Because their life is not depicted in film or television at all in a realist way.
Charzette Torrence
CEO/ Co-Executive Producer/Co-Creator/ Writer
Her hometown is Detroit, MI and she currently lives in New York for over twenty years, she has been recognized for her positive portrayals of people whom mainstream media has tried to marginalize. Like her 50-piece photographic series "Just as We Are," In 2010 She started transitioning into becoming a filmmaker and Join NYWIFT, IFP, Sag New Media and a W/MBE.
Charzette and her partner Danielle Johnson wanted to learn as much as they can about films. Their first project as content creators is "Jillian's Peak", depicts African American lesbians and LGBTQI as positive realistic people. Jillian's Peak is an Inspirational story of Charzette life as a lesbian.
Her photography work is in Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and other museums and galleries. In 1992 she was the first African-American that ran the night lab at Main Photography Workshop. She Chaired and raised funds for the women's advisory board of Callen-Lorde Community Health Center in 2014. Charzette received her BFA in photography from the College for Creative Studies.
CAST for our short film
Ariel Paige - Plays Jillian
Ariel Paige Starred in two theater production "A Sketch of New York" and "Hairitage". Also in "Sex Tea Ladies "as a Receptionist and "Body to Body" which is played Ashley.
Holmes Lindsay IV Plays Keith
Holmes Lindsay IV is an actor and producer and stared in a recurring role on [BMF} "Black Mafia Family" and "Power". He also stars in Blue Bloods as well. His films which he starred in as a lead was The Knights of Shame and Crossroads.
Hector Hicks - Plays Charles
Hector L. Hicks grew up in Astoria, New York. His formal training began at SUNY College at Old Westbury. After graduating he continued to pursue dramatic arts at H.B. Studio. Hector also joined the 13thstreet Repertory Theatre Company, which lead to his first Off-Broadway performance "In the Silence of the heart" .
Thursday Farrar - Plays Lucille
Thursday Farrar, she has starred in the "FBI" on CBS in supporting role as Kyra Matthews and in the movie "Christmas in Harlem" as supporting role as Chef Patrice on Hallmark. Also the Brain Banks movie in a supporting role as a defense lawyer Barbara Ford on "Amazon".
Stefanie Colón Plays Gail
Stefanie Colón is a recurring role in Epitome web series and starred in two promotion commercials Jones Beach Energy, Nature Center and Love Vs. Design as principal. She loves to sings as well.
Kenya Rachelle - Plays Victoria
Kenya Rachelle is transitioned into professional acting in 2018, first with some background work, then short film and commercial. In between work she produces a YouTube channel. She enjoys writing, dancing, and volunteering in her community. she stared in was "Pridefall" as a supporting actor.
Deon Releford-Lee - Plays Lamont
Deon is a black, queer, cis, actor, dancer, singer, artist, activist, host, educator, food maker, rump shaker and generational curse breaker currently based in NYC. He is now an ensemble member of Tina Turner on Broadway. Deon is also currently circulating in a national commercial for Biktarvy, the one a day pill for people living with HIV. He also has a podcast called the "FREE BLACK MILLENNIALS": which aims to do so through amplifying the unique voices of artists, upcoming pioneers, scholars.
Nora Smith - Plays Joyceline
Hailing from the Bronx and East Harlem, Nora's followed diverse career paths and life experiences including a degree in Fashion Design from FIT. But Nora just had to pursue her heart's desire: Acting. Nora studied at HB Studio and LS Acting Studios and initially worked as a background actor to get her foot in the door.
Trell Marcano - Plays Sheena
Trell Marcano is an actress who played in short films Government shutdown, Book of Syn and Crevasse. She also enjoys doing stand up comedy as well.
Hassan N. Farrow - Plays Doug
Hassan N. Farrow has starred in two films "The Black Top" and "The Hudson Tribes". He also did a PSA commercial for safer Drinking for EGA Ent. Hi passion for acting stared at an early age.
Michael Sander - Plays Pastor Johnson
Michael Sanders is an accomplished actor and storyteller. He studied acting at the University of Memphis. He has performed as an actor in numerous productions throughout the New York area. He is an author of a small volume of poetry "Never Run For the Bus In Winter" and he showcase and performer an art piece based on the book.
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Home News World No. 1 Andy Murray, and World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka...
World No. 1 Andy Murray, and World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka Knocked Out Of Monte Carlo
MONACO (AP) — Andy Murray blew a 4-0 lead in the deciding set and lost to Albert Ramos-Vinolas 2-6, 6-2, 7-5 in the third round of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday.
Former French Open and Monte Carlo champion Stan Wawrinka followed Murray out after losing to Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay 6-4, 6-4.
Meanwhile, defending champion Rafael Nadal beat Alexander Zverev, spoiling the German's 20th birthday, 6-1, 6-1, and two-time champion Novak Djokovic overcame a Murray-like wobble before getting past Pablo Carreno Busta 6-2, 4-6, 6-4.
Djokovic dropped five straight games from 2-0 up in the second set and had to dig deep against the gritty Spaniard, whose speed across the court saw him retrieve countless shots.
Djokovic trailed 15-40 serving in the ninth game of the decider but held his nerve. The Serb sealed victory with a cross-court volley at the net.
"I could have easily lost this match. I cannot allow myself many more (matches like this) if I want to go far in this tournament," Djokovic said.
Murray, returning from a right elbow injury which sidelined him during the Miami Open and Davis Cup quarterfinals, struggled on his serve in a scrappy match lasting more than 2 1/2 hours. The match featured 13 service breaks, including seven against Murray.
"I'm disappointed to lose from the position that I was in," said Murray, last year's French Open runner-up to Djokovic. "I haven't lost many matches like that in my career."
Ramos-Vinolas, of Spain, celebrated his first win over a world No. 1 in four chances.
Three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka never found his touch or range and conceded match point when his backhand pass — normally one of the best shots in men's tennis — clipped the net and went out. Cuevas hit a sweet forehand winner down the line on the next point and raised his arms after beating Wawrinka in their first-ever meeting.
Zverev pushed Nadal to five sets in the third round of the Australian Open but the only fire Zverev showed here was when he smashed his racket clean in two during the second set.
"Australia was five sets. Last year in Indian Wells was very close in the third (set), he had match point," Nadal said. "Before the match, I thought it was going to be a big test for me."
Zverev conceded the match tamely, double-faulting on Nadal's third match point. Nadal reiterated his belief that Zverev has the potential to become No. 1.
Chasing a 10th title here, Nadal next faces unseeded Argentine Diego Schwartzman, who eased past Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-0.
When Djokovic entered the court last, the weather was already becoming chilly.
He beat Carreno Busta 6-0, 6-1 here three years ago in the third round — their only previous meeting — but this was totally different.
Djokovic broke for 4-2 in taking the first set.
But at 2-0 up in the second set, the sloppiness kicked in and Carreno Busta served it out to level the set score. Or rather, Djokovic gifted him the decisive point, missing an easy shot for deuce with a weak shot at the net.
Djokovic double-faulted on the first point of the third set, hit a wild forehand long to trail 0-30, and looked mightily relieved when he held serve. The 12-time Grand Slam champion was clearly not at his best and far too wasteful.
After finally breaking for 4-2 in the decider with a forehand winner down the line, he was broken straight back.
In the end, resilience got him through.
Djokovic next plays No. 10 David Goffin of Belgium in the quarterfinals. He leads Goffin 5-0 in career matches.
Ramos-Vinolas faces fifth-seeded Marin Cilic of Croatia, who beat No. 9 Tomas Berdych 6-2, 7-6 (0).
Goffin downed No. 6 Dominic Thiem of Austria 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-3, and No. 11 Lucas Pouille of France was 3-0 up when countryman Adrian Mannarino retired with a hip problem. Pouille has Cuevas next.
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They say "you're only as old as you feel," and if you have ever caught yourself wondering, "why do I feel tired all the time?" you are not the only one. After all, this is one of the most common questions people ask doctors and Google. So if you are running behind and struggling to bounce back into action, check out Masala's eight science-backed ways to refuel your tank when your energy levels barely cease to exist.
When that feeling of exhaustion hits, most of us grab a snack, drink caffeine or surrender to a nap. However, the best way to get back to your vibrant and energetic self is to actually engage in physical activity. Not an avid runner? No biggie! Circulation is key to healthy tissues, so even a 15 minute walk can give you the necessary energy boost.
Tip: Although almost any exercise is great, yoga is especially effective, as it releases blocks of energy along the spine.
When you sleep, your body continues to use what you consumed the night before to keep your blood pumping and oxygen flowing. So when you wake up the next morning, it's vital you refuel with a breakfast that includes a mix of nutrients and essential food groups. This habit also prevents unhealthy snacking, which will help you lose weight in the long-term. Skip it and you'll feel sluggish.
When looking at fatigue fighters, you must consider protein! Fish contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and therefore, boosts energy by reducing cellular inflammation. Opt for small, oily fish that are at the bottom of the food chain, such as herring, anchovies and sardines. If your diet doesn't include animal products, go for plant-based proteins, such as nuts and beans.
Maintain your distance from processed foods, such as boxed meals and precooked meats, as they are full of added sugar and artificial ingredients. These products hijack the biochemistry of the brain, which leads straight to addiction. Instead, opt for a healthy bite that combines protein with complex carbohydrates, such as hard-boiled eggs with whole wheat toast.
Being slightly dehydrated, even as little as 2 percent of normal fluid loss, takes a toll on energy levels. Carry a water bottle and take sips throughout the day. Avoid energy drinks, unless you are engaging in high-intensity sports, as they are full of sugar and artificial flavours that your body doesn't need. Just a glass of water will do the trick!
Stress is positive only if short-lived. Going through intense psychological or emotional stress for weeks or months will crash your energy levels faster, which in the process will most likely impair your judgement and work skills. To cope with anxious thoughts, engage in activities that relax your mind, such as meditating or listening to music.
I may be stating the obvious, but insufficient sleep presents an enormous energy drain. Getting over your slumber demons is particularly difficult if you are a night owl or a workaholic. So if you feel groggy during the day, take a power nap for a quick energy boost. Twenty minutes is widely believed to give you all the benefits you need, including improved alertness and a better mood.
The media surrounding us offers sensory experiences, which leads to an overload of information leaving us depleted and fatigued. So shut down the screens and log into life instead. Engage in activities that will nourish your body and spirit without the assistance of technology.


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Incidence of Serious Diabetes Complication May Be Increasing Among Youth in U.S.
The incidence of a potentially life-threatening complication of diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, in youth in Colorado at the time of diagnosis of type 1 diabetes increased by 55 percent between 1998 and 2012, suggesting a growing number of youth may experience delays in diagnosis and treatment, according to a study in the April 21 issue of JAMA, a theme issue on child health.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at the time of type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis has detrimental long-term effects and is characterized by dangerously high blood sugar and the presence of substances in the blood known as ketones. It may reflect delayed access to health care, lower quality of care, or income inequality. Little is known about long-term trends of DKA in the United States, according to background information in the article.
Arleta Rewers, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, and colleagues examined trends in DKA at T1D diagnosis between 1998 and 2012 in Colorado and factors associated with DKA. Between this time period, youth diagnosed with T1D before age 18 years at any medical facility were included in the study if a Colorado resident and followed up at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes in Denver, which serves more than 80 percent of youth with diabetes in Colorado. Standard criteria were used to define DKA. Data were extracted from medical records.
Diabetic ketoacidosis was present in 1,339 of 3,439 youth (39 percent) at T1D diagnosis. Youth with DKA had a median age of 9.4 years, 54 percent were male, and 76 percent were white. The proportions with DKA increased significantly, especially after 2007 (30 percent in 1998; 35 percent in 2007; 46 percent in 2012). The only characteristic that changed over time was insurance, with those covered by public insurance increasing from 17.1 percent in 2007 to 37.5 percent in 2012. Younger age and African American race were associated with higher risk, whereas private insurance and history of T1D in a first-degree relative were associated with lower risk.
The authors note that the incidence of DKA found in this study is consistent with incidences in countries with poor access to health care and low community and physician awareness of diabetes, and is much higher than incidences reported in Canada or the United Kingdom.


It's time for the Welcome Home Christmas Tour on What Meegan Makes.
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This Welcome Home Christmas Tour is all about making your home inviting and your guests feeling welcome.
Visit each day as we share our ideas to an inviting Christmas Home.
Welcome to my home. I live in a tiny condo with my Hubby. It hasn't always been that way. Now all 7 of our children are grown with families of their own.
Even though our place is small we do our best to make our home inviting for our guests and visitors.
Most times of the year we have a wreath on our front door. This is a sign that we love and care about our home. No matter where we live.
This happens to be a moss wreath I made.
I love spheres of any kind. Whether they have glitter, are made of sticks or even a pine cone.
A seasonal sign is always a welcoming sight on any size porch, don't you think?
I thought it would be fun to set out my Grandpa's roller skates. I know most people set out a pair of ice skates for Winter or Christmas, but I couldn't resist using Grandpa's skates for my Christmas porch.
I found my chair for $4 and painted it red. Doesn't the wire basket look awesome with my spheres?
And the globe lights! They are a huge hit in my home this year. I have found about 5 different places I want to use them.
But for now they will highlight my empty topiary as Winter sets in.
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Your red chair is perfect for welcoming guests to your home for the season. I love your decorated skates and also your wire basket full of seasonal items. Very pretty!
So cute! I love that red chair!
Love those cool roller skates – how fun!! What a beautiful entryway Meegan! Pinning!
Such a sweet and charming holiday entry Meegan! And I love your red chair & Grandpa's skates!
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An Intergalactic Bug's Life - Planetfall's Director On The Kir'Ko And How Triumph Reinvented Their Series With Sci-Fi
A closer look at the most unique race in the game, as well as the surprising parallels they draw in terms of imperialism in the never-ending quest for progress.
By Kenneth Araullo @kennetharaullo 09/23/19
With over five years spent in development, and quite possibly one of the biggest risks the studio ever took in its lifespan, Triumph Studios has released Age of Wonders: Planetfall, a 4X grand strategy title that's divergent from anything else the developer has created for a number of reasons. First, Triumph stepped out of their comfort zone of the usual fantasy setting and into science fiction, trading magic and mysticism for a universe filled with intergalactic space travel, evolving technology, and the occasional sentient plant. Secondly, it's the first Age of Wonders title the studio released for consoles, which is a very interesting decision to say the least.
All history aside, and with over a month since it's been released, Age of Wonders: Planetfall proved to be a refreshing move in the right direction for Triumph. Launching to a very positive reception, it showed the efforts of the studio over the last five years have paid off.
One major factor that helped quickly draw players in are the many quirky factions in the game. With six of these unique races vying for control in what can only be described as a Dark Age set in space, Planetfall's mix of variant tech-infused gameplay and interestingly written and designed factions paved the way for its success.
Of the six factions currently available, only one falls outside of the humanoid archetype: The Kir'Ko, a race of insect-like beings that are tied very closely with the Space Union and its subsequent downfall. The Kir'Ko are perhaps one of the most intriguing of the factions in Planetfall. Player.One had the pleasure of talking to Triumph Studios co-founder and Age of Wonders: Planetfall director Lennart Sas on the roots of the Kir'Ko, the inspiration the studio drew from, and how the developers stepped out of their usual fantasy leanings to look above and beyond the final frontiers of space.
At the heart of Planetfall is the rise and fall of the Star Union, the latter plunging the sentient and civilized universe into chaos. drawing many parallels to our very own Dark Ages. Photo: Paradox Interactive
"[We've] got a personal ambition to do something else [other than fantasy] through all those years," Sas told Player.One regarding the studio's decision to move to science fiction. "But we felt that the turn-based formula that we developed for Age of Wonders (which is very much war-focused) would make a very good match for a different arsenal of weapons – sci-fi arsenal of weapons, instead of having cavalry, with swords and archers… maybe going with bigger guns, laser cannons and tanks."
While the move itself was pretty straightforward, it was also something that ended up revitalizing the Age of Wonders series and the 4X genre as a whole. "Thematically, it was also very inspiring to look at what we can tell about our future," said Sas. "4X games are all about progression, starting somewhere, evolving into something new… Of course, sci-fi is all about that, too."
In a poetic sense, evolution also sits at the heart of the factions present in the game. However, given the immediate scale of what we're seeing in Planetfall versus the seeming lack of variety when it came to the factions you can play as, Sas also made note of a few interesting design choices that all culminated in what the game is today.
Common origins make for tighter backstories, as well as stronger narrative foundations. However, it does mean scaling back on faction variety - something which can be noted with the Kir'Ko's inclusion as the only non-humanoid species. Photo: Paradox Interactive
"We wanted to give all the factions a common origin," Sas said. "This is a terrestrial-based fantasy, and if people are to meet there and if they're all alien [to each other], we need a lot of explanation [as to] why are all these people suddenly coming back together. We wanted to give the people a common origin, so they had existing conflicts with each other… there's a lot more worldbuilding you can do when everything comes from a source, [and] everything has a history that at one point diverged."
Scaling the scope back worked amazingly for Planetfall, as the shared history – with the rise and fall of the Star Union at the center of it all – created a rather dense universe despite its lack of biological variety. Delving deeper into the Kir'Ko, whose struggles within the confines of this post-cataclysmic universe unfold in Planetfall, Sas provided some insight and clarity as to how these space-faring insects became such an important piece of the overall universe.
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With Planetfall laid out in front of them, Triumph had already conceptualized the Kir'Ko. What was left in their development was their evolution through gameplay mechanics. Photo: Paradox Interactive
"The main inspiration was that we wanted to have a sort of victim of the empire's imperialism," Sas noted, referring to the concept of the Star Union, which in a lot of ways parallels the Roman Empire. "The Star Union is modeled after human empires, and of course there were always victims to human empires, people who were exploited… the Kir'Ko was sort of a testament to that."
The parallels with the aforementioned Roman Empire don't end there, as the backdrop of the Star Union's fall ultimately sets the stage for Planetfall. Six factions arise from the ashes, all with different motives and ambitions to further their mark in this power vacuum and secure their place in this brave new world. With the Kir'Ko's independence, and their status as former slaves to an empire that systematically abused their people, their rise to power may be the catalyst for well-deserved retribution.
"The Kir'Ko was played [off] the insectoid space trope, like the Zerg or Starship Trooper bugs," Sas said. "In those they were always nasty, and we thought, 'let's make them the underdogs.' And if they became nasty, it was because [of] what was done to them. They were just another type of life form [until] the humans came along and lobotomized their hive minds and turned them into slaves, third-rate inhabitants of the Star Union."
In a lot of ways, the Kir'Ko also are the most surprisingly subversive when it comes to their appearances. As much as I hate to say it, the insectoid portrayal of aliens has never been too flattering, often making these space bugs out to be uncaring, cold, and at times violent creatures with a penchant for either probing your various cavities or melting off your limbs and digits with highly acidic secretions.
The Kir'Ko can easily be compared in terms of design to the Zerg. Of course, the former aren't as primitive savages. Photo: Paradox Interactive
Well, I guess some things never change, as the Kir'Ko do make use of biochemical warfare when it comes to gameplay in Planetfall. That said, Triumph made these creatures more agreeable, and in a lot of ways they can be described as the true protagonists of the game, owing to their tragic past as victims of the consequences of unchecked industrialism and growth. In this line of reasoning, a lot of similarities can be noted to the Kir'Ko and the prawns from District 9, a sci-fi film that deals with very similar themes bordering on xenophobia and the lack of respect for other life forms.
"We thought that was a very interesting origin story, as well as giving [the Kir'Ko] a clear goal on how to develop. Their mission is to rebuild their hive mind, [and] the main theme is to take a look at [what] they would do with the former human factions of the Star Union," Sas stated.
Of course, what happens next for the Kir'Ko is in the players' hands: reconciliation or retribution. "It's the big choice that [players] need to make," Sas added, highlighting player choice as something that ultimately matters for proper enjoyment of this grand strategy 4X title. This particular aspect added a ton of stakes to this alien race, as it makes the Kir'Ko and their decisions throughout the campaign the heaviest deciding factors of this Star Union-less universe.
The Kir'Ko would make use of their biochemical and psionic abilities to dominate the battlefield. Photo: Paradox Interactive
Perhaps another interesting aspect is the actual development for the Kir'Ko, and how it seemed to click within the actual universe of Planetfall. Sas mentioned that there was already a clear idea of the Kir'Ko and their place in the Star Union after the latter's inception, which goes to show how much it drew from historical imperialism mixed in with tons of science-fiction tropes.
"Let's start by removing the hive mind and them needing to rebuild it," Sas said. "Thematically, [the studio] stuck to its original plan from the first year of development. What did change, of course, was how [the Kir'Ko] was kitted out [in terms of] weapon groups, special abilities."
Gameplay-wise, the Kir'Ko end up relying on the biological capabilities of their own bodies as well as the psionics that they developed from their intimate connection with the hive mind. However, despite their seemingly natural attunement to warfare thanks to the horrors they can inflict, a lot of the developed backstory for the Kir'Ko allows their tale to be woven with different threads in the grand scheme of things.
"[The Kir'Ko] can be played quite offensively [as] they're a swarm race," Sas said, comparing their play style to the Zerg rush from Starcraft. The Kir'Ko's ranks can be easily bolstered by numbers, and with an ever-evolving tech tree at their disposal, it's not hard to kit them cheaply and very early in the game without losing out on proper effectiveness. "Of course, there is a certain opportunity to also play them diplomatically… they are the underdog, and we wanted to make them likeable, too. There are some [upgrades] to make them more diplomatically skilled."
The Frenzied, despite its lower tier, is easily one of the most versatile units in Planetfall thanks to how it can be kitted with various mods. Photo: Paradox Interactive
That said, it seems that players still see more value in applying a more militaristic approach to the Kir'Ko as Sas himself noted, and it's not the least bit surprising. With Sas describing their early game approach as "glass cannons," the Kir'Ko are easily one of the strongest factions in the opening phases of the game thanks to how much diversity can be applied to their tactics. He also briefly mentioned the Frenzied, which is the faction's Tier I melee unit; while these can be easily killed, they can also be used with a number of different mods.
"Including the Resuscitation Glands which allow [the Frenzied] to resurrect, giving them the Tunneling Claws so they can dig underground and attack enemies from behind, [these] are some of the mods to buff them further," Sas said.
There was also great care placed into making some of the earlier units relevant much later into the game, where players start gearing up for their own chosen end. "The Frenzied at first seems like a very weak unit, but that can be taken in so many different directions," said Sas.
At their core, the Kir'Ko seemed to be designed from the ground up to be a very subversive and interesting take on endearing protagonists. Despite their disgusting designs, with Sas himself noting of the endgame unit Harbringer and how it is his favorite in terms of pure aesthetics, the Kir'Ko's place in the universe of Planetfall gives them a unique view on how the universe should continue. With that in mind, I asked Sas to play a hypothetical game consisting of the first 20 turns, asking him how he would spend it if his Kir'Ko faction was propped against very hostile Vanguard and Syndicate factions.
"I think the first thing is to decide whether you're going to go to war with them or not," Sas started enthusiastically. "Of course, you also need to prepare for war even if there's peace. I would go for buffing up the main meat and bones of your army which is the Frenzied… I think the Unshackling is always a good one to take first, and try to make your way up to Resuscitation Glands, [which] is one of the key things to have." He also noted of the upcoming patches and changes, especially for the Kir'Ko, and how they can be less extreme when it comes to their strength in the later stages of the game.
When I prodded him on who he could end up playing diplomat with, Sas just flatly said, "I would never play diplomat with Syndicate." Funnily enough, whether or not you're playing this game while keeping role-playing in your mind, his answer made a lot of sense. The Syndicate is one of the human factions that sprung from the fall of the Star Union, made up of aristocracy and former slavers – in today's terms, they would be better known as sociopaths who became wealthy through immoral means. Even when you're teaming up with them for gameplay reasons, the Syndicate can still pretty much bend you over and take advantage of you, which is a subtle contrast to the plights of the Kir'Ko.
The Kir'Ko's similarities to the Shadow Demons from Age of Wonders II drew many theories, but in the end nothing was confirmed by Sas. Photo: Paradox Interactive
While the gameplay for Planetfall does allow for some open-endedness thanks to the various choices you can make, Sas was mum on the question of what a canon ending could be for the Kir'Ko as he would have played it. He did, however, confirm that the studio was aware of links between Planetfall's Kir'Ko faction and the Shadow Demons from Age of Wonders II being made by fans of the series. While he was coy on elaborating further, he did go so far as to mention the "multiverse" theory.
"If [the Kir'Ko] were the Shadow Demons (and I'm not confirming), then the canon ending would be that they went for the path of vengeance," Sas remarked. "But I like the underdog Kir'Ko a lot. [You] play the campaign, they go on to their journey back to the homeworld… I like the Kir'Ko as personally being the nice underdogs, going for harmony."
On the outset, the Kir'Ko have every right in the universe to demand retribution. The Star Union's conquest was not without its consequences, and for Planetfall it meant the loss of the race's core identity through their hive mind, a sacred aspect of their entire being. Ironically enough, this also led them to consider different paths, as their almost transcendent experience noted a never-ending circle of viciousness and hate. It's this duality that made the Kir'Ko one of the studio's best written successes: a faction of a broken and aimless people hoping to find their place in a world that always shunned them, all set in the aftermath of the fall of a once great and powerful empire.
Our exclusive with Planetfall director Lennart Sas also covered some more information on the game's development, its future, and Triumph's plans for other projects – stay tuned for a transcription of some more questions answered in a follow-up feature.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall is now available to play on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Check out my review for Planetfall here, as well as links for guides to Planetfall below.
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Luckily, Alexis Bonogofsky has a day job with the National Wildlife Federation, because her goat ranch and farm on the banks of the Yellowstone River south of Billings, Mont., has been completely shut down by last week's ExxonMobil pipeline break and oil spill.
Oil from the ExxonMobil pipeline spill on the Bonogofsky family farm along the Yellowstone River (Alexis Bonogofsky photo)..
"We ranch full-time, too," Bonogofsky told the Colorado Independent Thursday. "I basically have two full-time jobs. When I'm not working at NWF I'm out working on the farm, and what they did is take away that part of my life for an extended period of time and I don't know when or how we're going to get over it because we can't use a majority of our property right now."
On Friday, July 1, an ExxonMobil pipeline passing under the Yellowstone River near Laurel, Mont., broke and spewed what the company says is about 1,000 barrels (or 42,000 gallons) of oil into the flooded Yellowstone River – the longest undammed river in the United States and a world-renowned recreational fishery.
Bonogofsky disputes Exxon's calculations, saying up to twice as much oil likely poured into the river given that the company has now admitted the pipeline was open for nearly an hour rather than the original estimate of 30 minutes.
"It actually ran for I think 20 minutes longer than they said it did, so each minute 2,000 to 3,000 gallons comes out of the pipeline," Bonogofsky said. "So if you do the math, that's almost twice as much oil as they initially said it was, which is why I'm interested to see why the press keeps reporting that 42,000-gallon number."
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region 8 office, which is now overseeing the cleanup efforts of 544 responders (360 actually in the field), again repeated the 1,000-barrel number in a press release Thursday night. ExxonMobil did not repeat a gallon or barrel estimate in its press release Thursday but did report that "municipal water systems are being notified to monitor water quality by the EPA; no reports of impacts have been received to date."
The EPA also says water quality is acceptable for agricultural use: "Water sampling conducted by EPA between Laurel and Miles City, MT indicates there are no petroleum hydrocarbons above drinking water levels standards in that region. Preliminary results indicate that the Yellowstone River opposes (sic) no threat to agriculture use."
Bonogofsky says, "It's really bad. We had to move [150 goats] all the way up to where our house is basically – the two pastures that we have up by our house and the only ones that didn't get flooded. So we can't use the majority of our farm right now. We can't cut hay. We can't graze our animals. It's really bad."
Even conservation groups are going with the lower estimate. Trout Unlimited repeated it in a press release on Wednesday.
"This accident demonstrates the very real need for diligence when it comes to how we develop and transport oil and gas in the West," said Montana state Sen. Kendall Van Dyk, TU's Montana energy field coordinator. "We believe that energy companies should drill for and transport domestic fossil fuels in the West, but … incidents like this one, where oil was spilled into one of the nation's most treasured rivers, are simply not acceptable."
Bonogofsky also said there's a move to engage in independent air-quality monitoring over the weekend because many of the local landowners don't trust the official testing.
"They're like, 'Stay away from it, but it's fine.' That's what's coming out of [EPA's] mouths," Bonogofsky said. "Well, pick, either it's not fine or it's fine, and it's safe or it's not safe."
Per the EPA release: "Air monitoring using real-time instruments that look for volatile organic compounds and hydrogen sulfide continue to show no detections in ambient air along the Yellowstone River. Additionally, air sampling for benzene has been conducted between Laurel, MT, and Billings, MT, with no detections."
But Bonogofsky says the chemical smell is still strong on her property about 14 river miles downstream from where the pipeline broke nearly a week ago and that globs of oil can be seen in the water.
"I'm lucky I have a job separate from [the ranch], but ultimately [ExxonMobil and EPA] won't answer any questions about toxicity, health issues for livestock or humans," said Bonogofsky, who emphasized she was speaking as a landowner and not in her role as senior tribal lands coordinator for the NWF. "Because I help other people deal with these issues, so to be the person dealing with this is kind of, I don't know, crazy."
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I started a new film, and have begun the process of immersing myself in my favorite thing about filmmaking – editing. Eliminate down to the essential core, with no mercy.
I also pulled dead things up by the roots in the garden today. Digging my hands into the soil felt good, the sun was hot, and little drops of sweat from my forehead splashed softly onto the flagstones toward the end. The uncovered soil was damp. Now if seeds want to land there, they might have a chance of growing. The corpses are gone.
I washed my hands, but my fingernails still have soil under them. It's a sign that I have more to go.


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Justin Bieber Takes 'Morning Cruise' Bike Ride In Giant Fur Coat!?
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by Jacob Highley Posted on January 23, 2021 at 4:26 pm
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Justin Bieber continues to impress with a magnificent display of social media activity. In the last seven days he has updated his Instagram with at least 30 different posts!
His frequency in showing off his studio album work and music video production is outstanding, giving fans an ongoing look into the casual and professional aspects of his life. (And that isn't even including his Instagram Stories which expire after 24 hours of being live)
The 26-year-old singer has hired several photographers allowing his Instagram to dramatically increase in content posts. Yet ironically one of his latest Instagram Stories appears to be something pretty unique compared to his latest activity.
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Indeed, Justin posted a picture of himself preparing for a bike ride… while wearing an enormous fur coat? The pic isn't an official post on his account (since it is only visible by his followers) but it is safe to say that fans would no doubt find the picture something of an enigma among his other posts.
And that's really saying something considering how many different kinds of posts he has been sharing as of late. Including a throwback picture of himself when he was arrested as a teenager!
To further emphasize the fantastic nature of his social media posts, recent headlines have also been covering how Justin has single single-handedly rebooted the previous fad of planking! Justin's fans started sending him numerous photos of themselves planking in a variety of different places and in various ways.
He shared the following caption on his page explaining how the trend (which was previously thought to be dead) had "returned":
"2021 planking has returned #2021plank" (Justin Bieber)
Now it looks like he is trying to start a whole new trend, riding bikes in big fur coats!
For many, Bieber is pretty much living the American Dream… as a Canadian. But he has matured greatly as a performer and as a person. He shared during an interview with Interview Magazine that he remembers his humble beginnings and roots.
It may come as a surprise to learn that Justin never had the beginnings that some breakout artists today had in their lives. Unlike those who hailed from prominent families or prestigious musical backgrounds, he really only had a dream and his musical abilities.
"I grew up in a really rural town, Stratford, Ontario, with 30,000 people. There's a big festival thrown in the town. A lot of people travel from all over the world to see it, and growing up, I actually used to busk on the street. I'd play my guitar, sing, and people would throw money in the case. That was really fun, and I actually got enough money to bring my mom to Florida to go to Disney World, because I always wanted to go, but we never had enough money. Growing up, I played a lot of sports. I played hockey and basketball and soccer." (Justin Bieber)
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Unikrn: Blockchain-powered eSports Betting
Our new Disruption by Blockchain series aims to highlight companies that are leveraging the incredible potential of blockchain technology to disrupt and revolutionize their industry. Through one on one interviews, we'll speak directly with industry leaders to cut beyond the hype and get directly to the heart of practical use cases and examples of how it will change the world, one industry at a time.
The following is an interview we recently had with Rahul Sood, CEO of Unikrn.
1. What's the history of Unikrn? How and where did you begin?
RS: I left Microsoft Ventures to start Unikrn with my co-founder, Karl Flores, in 2014. Karl's previous project was a Steam-Powered game community platform that created breakthrough technology allowing for new vertical within online advertising. It was a featured company in Microsoft Ventures, which I founded after Microsoft consolidated their global startup activities under my leadership.
When I left Microsoft to start Unikrn, we acquired Pinion and Karl became our CMO and co-founder, and since we've added our CTO, Daniel Rudolph, whose work I know well since we started another company together years ago (which Unikrn also acquired).
We built a pretty amazing team and recently hired Andrew Vouris as our COO. Andrew was the #2 at Tabcorp, and he was instrumental in making Tabcorp into the largest wagering company in Australia with nearly 13 billion in turnover.
By 2015, we had raised $10M in venture finance from a variety of investors, including Mark Cuban, Elisabeth Murdoch, Guy O'Seary, Shari Redstone, Binary, Tabcorp, Ashton Kutcher and others. As we continued to build out our esports book and features, we created the original Unikoin (which has since been retired) as a platform token to allow our users to bet for free worldwide and win gaming prizes for doing so.
We used the Unikoin to test new features as we built out our platform, creating, honing and reinventing the way esports and wagering collide. In 2017, we launched the current iteration of our content teams (one in Las Vegas, one in Berlin, and one globally based) to improve upon the way crypto, esports and gaming topics are covered, and to bring the important ideas and stories of the day to our users in over 200 nations.
We also acquired Leet, a group in Las Vegas assembled by Kingsley Edwards, who is now our VP of Business Development and one of UKG's directors. Through Leet, we've become the voice of esports in Las Vegas, running regular gaming tournaments in the LEVELUP Lounge in one of the most trafficked tourist destinations in the world: the Las Vegas strip, specifically, the MGM Grand Las Vegas.
Throughout this growth, we were using our growing user pool and the increasingly popular Unikoin (which turned over more than a quarter billion tokens) to build out use cases for UnikoinGold, the decentralized token of esports and gaming.
UnikoinGold was an immediate success, exceeding our early crowdsale goals. It has begun to mold the way industry leaders such as MAINGEAR and Gunnar Optiks interact with and accept payment from the global gaming community.
Right now, you can use Unikrn to bet. You can use Unikrn to earn by playing the world's most popular games. You can use Unikrn to win gaming prizes. You can cheer for Unikrn's CS:GO Team, BIG, or the teams we have ownership stakes in (the world-class Rogue squads). You can watch live broadcasts talking about esports, casting games with professional analysts, read news and breakdowns, or listen to our analysis on crypto, startups and gaming topics.
We're on Dash Radio, Apple News, iTunes, Twitch, YouTube and every major social media network. Basically, if you're into esports or gaming, you've seen us, you've heard of us, you've likely read our content or used our site. And if you aren't, you will be soon.
2. Who are the founders and key team members?
Rahul Sood
Prior to Unikrn, Rahul Sood created the first incubation fund for startups at Microsoft. Microsoft later consolidated their global startup activities under Sood's leadership. In June 2013, he launched Microsoft Ventures.
A serial entrepreneur, Sood spent 18 years in multiple startups prior to joining Microsoft. He founded luxury and gaming computer manufacturer Voodoo, which was acquired by Hewlett-Packard. Voodoo brought the ENVY and OMEN product lines to HP, contributing advanced technologies such as commercial liquid cooling and an increased focus on design.
With a deep background in video gaming and entertainment, Sood sits on the board of advisors for Razer, one of the largest gaming companies in the world. He is also an early investor and active advisor in Vrvana, a leading Mixed Reality hardware company based in Montreal, and also an active investor in New Jersey based Maingear PC (in which Unikrn has a large stake).
Karl Flores
Karl Flores is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Unikrn. Karl serves as CMO and is instrumental to product development and innovation.
Previously Karl was the CEO and Co-Founder of Pinion, a Steam Powered game community platform with unprecedented access to the much sought-after gamer demographic of males aged 18-35. Pinion's breakthrough technology created a new vertical within online advertising, and was a featured company in the Microsoft Ventures accelerator prior to being acquired by Unikrn in 2014. The Pinion network reaches over 4 million unique gamers monthly.
Daniel Rudolph
Daniel has been working with Rahul since 2008, creating the first-ever skill betting platform for video games, PlayAll. Daniel has been joined at the hip with computers for over 25 years, landing his first job at 16 to design and develop backend systems for banks and insurance companies. His excursion at PlayAll let him break onto the esports scene again. Daniel also helped a Fintech company to build a Bitcoin Exchange together with a small German bank. Daniel is always focused on enabling products and ideas, but is also the last line of defense to make stuff work in a reliable and scalable way, and connecting a distributed team.
Daniel is a prodigiously skilled contributor. He and the team assembled under him would become invaluable in the creation of UnikoinGold two years after he joined Unikrn.
Kingsley Edwards
Kingsley Edwards created Leet, an online skill-based platform, in 2013 with the vision of integrating cryptocurrencies with popular video games. Since then, Leet has participated in BoostVC, a blockchain startup accelerator, and is currently working with casinos directly to provide esports events and technology. Kingsley has been an outspoken advocate of cryptocurrencies for over four years. He started the Las Vegas Bitcoin Meetup in 2014 to help promote the adoption of cryptocurrencies locally among vendors and individuals. Kingsley joined the leadership team of Unikrn after its acquisition of Leet.
Andrew Vouris
Prior to joining Unikrn, Andrew Vouris's contributions were fundamental to growing Tabcorb into a multi-billion dollar betting industry leader in Australia. As he climbed from Luxbet General Manager to Deputy COO of Wagering and Media throughout eight years of leadership positions, he became engaged with Unikrn and led Tabcorp into an investment in the company early in its development.
For the last few years, Vouris has managed digital (web and mobile), retail for over 2,700 outlets, and thousands of staff, and his hand has helped Tabcorp reach turnover exceeding $12.9 billion with revenue in excess of $2.3 billion, and he recently left Tabcorp to join Unikrn as COO.
3. What problem are you solving? Who are you solving it for?
RS: The betting space has run into a litany of issues in the last ten years, and we're solving all of them to revive the space for esports fans and gamers.
Firstly, traditional gambling and destination resorts, such as those in Las Vegas, are struggling to bring in younger customers because kids these days aren't interested in slots and are hardly interested in cards, dice or games of chance. They have League of Legends. They have Dota 2. They have CS:GO.
The Internet has been killing the old ways, and it's damaging both old-fashioned bookmakers and antiquated tourism models for areas like Las Vegas. Unikrn is bringing new vibrance into these industries by creating unique experiences today's 18–40 year olds care about, and offering odds on games they watch. Every day a golf fan dies, and a Major League Baseball fan has a heart attack, while three Overwatch League fans fall in love with the game.
Gamers and esports fans want a company to step up and shift old entertainment to meet their new needs. Unikrn is offering a unique experience that combines efficiency, technology, partnerships and endemic esports authenticity that engages gamers.
The creation of regulated, engaging, and safe esports betting services will also help cut back the swarm of dubious skin-betting outlets online that damage esports communities. Unregulated skin betting generated an estimated $2.3 billion of betting activity in 2015 and $7.4 billion in turnover in 2015.
By creating a legal and safe outlet for legal bettors, we are able to reduce the mass of users turning to skin-betting and other similar franchises, which undermines the business model for companies that are damaging communities by, among other things, encouraging minors to bet.
We offer a better product for legitimate bettors and we undermine the markets that create illicit bettors, solving two problems at once.
But it's more than that. We're trying to utilize cryptocurrency to take the middleman out of betting, allowing us to offer safe, regulated betting experiences that don't require the conversion of currencies, transference of fiat currency or translation of languages between banks. This will revolutionize the industry for all bettors and bookmakers.
We're finding ways to fuse gaming and betting, and we're creating avenues to bring more interest to esports to help it grow, and we're connecting users with merchants, and each other, with an authentic gaming ERC20 token that will enrich their communities and simplify their transactions.
In short, we're solving the problems that happen to all entertainment when technology disrupts it; we're sculpting a new world on behalf of the new consumers.
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5. Why is betting ripe for disruption?
RS: We are the new generation for an old idea. The fact is, the betting industry across the board is run in old ways with high waste and low engagement for today's gaming-interested young adults. While the betting industry searched for a new mecca Unikrn was born, and now we're approached by every major betting operator in the world because of our brand and our technology.
We already discussed why regulated and engaging esports betting products are needed to help combat the multi-billion dollar skin betting industry.
Esports is the fastest-growing entertainment sector, and Newzoo has projected the global audience will grow from 323 million to 589 million by 2020, and esports betting is expected to hit nearly $24 billion in turnover by that same time.
The fact is betting engages fans, gives them ways to support their team, think about their games of interest and create an amplified viewing experience. Betting drives the esports sector to growth and attracts non-endemic fans. Similarly, traditional betting and entertainment outlets need to attract a new demographic with new ideas, new culture.
That's why disruption needs to happen across the board to fuse esports, entertainment, broadcasting, betting and gaming.
Gaming, betting and esports are in desperate need of the blockchain, which can reduce overhead and increase ease-of-transaction, create wholly new experiences and allow users to make the most out of their play, whether they're hobbyists or professionals.
Forbes reported that blockchain innovations will be central to the future of esports and gaming, helping to bring more efficient tools but also helping allow communities to innovate solutions to toxicity, reach, funding and engagement.
We are solving these issues by standing at the crossroads and building the bridges.
6. What's the future of online betting?
Prediction #1: The future of entertainment will involve some real physical activity combined with digital technology. Imagine a day where you can walk into a warehouse, put on a vest with sensors and haptic feedback, a headband with sensors, carry a toy weapon with articulating feedback — and wear a set of augmented reality glasses and immerse yourself in a real-life video game. You are now running around a map playing real-life Call of Duty with your friends. Now imagine Unikrn heightening that experience even more by adding a betting component. This is the future I live for, and Unikrn will be at the center of it.
Prediction #2: More traditional bookmakers and destination resorts will begin to shift their focus from horse racing, slots, and traditional sports to video games, tournament play, and other digital enterprises.
Prediction #3: Blockchain technology will begin to see use in gaming and gambling across the West and we'll see a shift toward normalized digital transactions in all peer-to-peer enterprises, be it gaming, exchanging, betting or buying/selling. This should worry banks, and it should worry any established company not working to understand and implement blockchain technology created for specific purposes (such as UnikoinGold was created for gaming and esports enhancement).
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Q: How can new interpretations of QM help? There is some current work on interpretations of quantum mechanics. How do you think can interesting results in that area help physics? Can it change quantum physics or make it easier?
Which interpretation has to potential to change practical QM calculations? I mean if MWI turns out the best, then so what? It neither provides more intuition nor makes it calculations easier.
If there are axioms and QM is derived from these, is there any practical value from this mathematical approach? I thought a statement like "it's the only mathematically consistent solution to the axioms", would provide no practical value?
How is knowledge about QFT important to interpretations of QM or is QFT merely a handy mathematical framework?

A: Interpretations make no difference at all to practical quantum mechanical (QM) calculations. However, they affect a lot how QM is taught and hence how it is understood. Better  interpretations would imply less confusion, faster understanding, more conceptual clarity, and therefore correct understanding for more people.
Axioms can be extremely useful if they are clear and simple, as they allow one to get to the heart of a concept without much ado. (Compare the beauty and simplicity of special relativity with the situation in quantum mechanics.)
Quantum field theory (QFT) is QM applied to fields. Thus it is part of QM, though for technical reasons it is usually treated separately. A knowledge of some QFT is extremely helpful when doing statistical quantum mechanics. Also, the particle concept is far less paradoxical when one keeps in mind that from the point of view of QFT, particles are just localized excitations of the corresponding field.

A: Different viewpoints might highlight different aspects of quantum mechanics. In this way they may provide a starting point to extend quantum mechanics or deepen our understanding of related theories (specially the relationship between classical and quantum mechanics). Let me give you some examples of recent reformulations of quantum mechanics and their importance.
Feynmann path integrals: They provide the reinterpretation of transition probabilities being the 'sum' over all possible paths connecting the initial and the final state. Without this reformulation of qm and the associated Lagrangian-techniques much of QFT would be ridiculous to formulate/calculate.
Geometric quantum mechanics: In this language ones identify all the rays of hilbert space and considers the resulting infinite dimensional manifold (the quantum phase space). By doing this, one can find some 'axioms', which characterize the quantum phase space (these are not axioms in the general meaning; they are more or less properties of the manifold and it is not yet proven, that they define it uniquely). Then one can examine weaker axioms and so extend quantum mechanics in some way. (I think extending a existing theory is the most profound intension behind axiomatization.)
See eg http://arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/9706069

A: The most interesting development in interpretations of QM would be a true resolution of the EPR paradox, which most people either completely fail to understand, or choose to ignore the consequences of. After Bell's theorem, we have to accept that our world is non-local. Yet, what does this mean for relativity? What I hope to see, is a new theory which accounts for the non-locality in a relativistic way (e.g. there has to be the same causal description for all frames, something which is lacking in the current description), that is what Bell hoped for, and I conclude with a quote:
"During a colloquium organized in the CERN on January 22, 1990, John Bell has been asked whether he thought that relativity and quantum mechanics could be incompatible. John Bell answered:
"No, I can't say that, because I think someone will find one day a way to demonstrate that they are compatible. But I haven't seen it yet. To me, it's very hard to put them together, but I think somebody will put them together, and we'll just see that my imagination was too limited."

A: One could conjecture that two physically significant differences might show up in the near future, between rival interpretations.  a) How quantum noise reacts as people try to scale up quantum computers.  The physical basis of quantum noise is something that might depend on these seemingly philosophical differences.  b) decoherence says that quantum measurement depends on a physical interaction with the environment as a kind of thermodynamic reservoir; rival interpretations differ.  If the rapidity of decoherence and the noisiness of quantum measurements at the mesoscopic scale were studied under different conditions of shielding from the environment, it might, conceivably, allow of deciding between rival views. Most measurement apparatuses rely on the electromagnetic force for coupling the apparatus to the micro-system being measured.  This same force is the main coupling with the environment.  In theory, people such as Bohr have sometimes tried to imagine a measurement apparatus based on gravity as a coupling.  Now, this would be of no use for discriminating between the rival theories, since gravity also couples to the environment equally.  But if a measurement apparatus were based on, say, nuclear spin interactions, then the coupling with the microsystem could possibly be arranged to be much stronger than the coupling to the environment.  As far as I can tell, very few people have concerned themselves with this, so far.  (And the conjectures I throw out here are not worth very much, but are only meant to be provoking.)


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Letter: Thoughts about Sarah Dye coverage
Herald-Times
Two points about the Sarah Dye coverage in Sunday's H-T ("Produce and protests: Dye to return to farmers' market; no resolution in sight," Feb. 2). The affirmation of the U.S. as white majority country is not a matter of immigration nor is it innocent. Currently, the U.S. is on track to become a non-white majority country in a few years, barring immigration entirely. What would these so-called majoritarians, really supremacists, propose: forced sterilization, mass exile? The whole position is disgraceful. Second, the issue is no longer Sarah Dye's right to believe what she wants. When asked about her stance, she could have refused to discuss it openly and kept her supposedly private views private. She is now, at least in part wittingly, the public face of white supremacy here in Bloomington. That is why today she does not belong in the farmers' market and why the H-T's puff piece about her is appalling. Never once has it printed her posts, available or any national coverage which clearly establishes as her involved with hate groups. Perhaps the attempt is somehow to be fair, but it is just the opposite.
Joshua Kates


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Complete the story about a brave nomad warrior who became god by getting an autographed copy of 'The Oath of the Vayuputras' signed by Amish himself.


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US urges India to free detainees, restore rights in Kashmir
AFP On Aug 20, 2019
WASHINGTON: The United States called on India Tuesday to quickly release detainees and restore basic liberties in Indian occupied Kashmir (Iok) to ease tensions in the flashpoint region.
"We continue to be very concerned by reports of detentions, and continued restrictions on the residents of the region," a senior State Department official told reporters.
"We urge respect for individual rights, compliance with legal procedures and inclusive dialogue," said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity after returning from a visit to the region.
Tensions have been high since India revoked autonomous rule in the part of occupied Kashmir on August 5.
Indian authorities imposed a communications blackout and heavy restrictions on movement from the eve of the intervention.
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At least 4,000 people have been detained in Indian occupied Kashmir since then.
Trump has offered to play the role of a mediator, saying Modi had requested his services, an assertion that New Delhi formally denied.
Several countries including China and Turkey have expressed concern over the current situation in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK) and condemned the Modi govt's move against the revoking of the special status of IoK.
On the other hand, more protests erupted in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) on Tuesday as people defying curfew and other restrictions took to the streets in Srinagar and other parts of the territory to protest against the revoking of the special status of IoK by the Indian government.
At least eight people with pellet injuries were admitted to hospitals in Srinagar. An official confirmed that at least two dozen stone-pelting incidents took place in different areas of the Kashmir valley.
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