Ok still standing in front of the Basilica Julia by the dirt rectangle notice that between the third and fourth large column base there is a little fenced inlet that allows you to enter a short distance into the Forum Square. See the short metal roof on the other side of the inlet fence, that offers protection to a ground level ruin called the Lacus Curtius.
A Roman Emperor was assassinated on the Via Sacra as he passed the Lacus Curtius. Go back in time to the morning of Jan 15, 69 AD, sit on the steps and play a board game to pass the time. You look up from your game as a Roman General hurriedly walks past you and meets a small group of soldiers over by the Milliarium Aureum (Golden Milestone, by the Rostra). He secretly gets into a litter and is carried quickly away.
Emperor Nero has finally ticked everyone off, the People, the Senate, some of his Legions (many remain loyal because he pays them well), his own inner circle and the Praetorian Guard. The Senate declares Nero a 'Public Enemy' and sentenced to be flogged to death. Everyone deserts Nero except for a few loyal Freedman. He flees his empty Palace and Rome in disguise. In a villa 6 km away he kills himself (June 9, 68 AD) with the help of one of his Freedman just before he is about to be captured. His last words are "Qualis artifex pereo" or "What a loss I shall be to the arts". He is 30 years old and has ruled for 14 years. And this ends the direct male line of Emperors descended from Emperor Augustus (Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, Nero).
And this 'Imperial job opening' starts a Civil War and what is called 'The Year of the Four Emperors' with all of them trying to become 'King of the (Palatine) Hill'. It's actually 18 months, two of the Emperors will die in the Roman Forum, one will commit suicide and in the end Vespasian will win and later die a natural death.
Emperor 'Servius Sulpicius Galba' (December, 3 BC - January, 69 AD) known as Galba, officially Emperor from June 9, 68 AD until Jan 15, 69 AD. He's from a Patrician Family of nobility and wealth with a distinguished military career. At this time he is the Governor of Eastern Spain. The Senate and the Praetorian Guard have offered him the Throne and with the help of his colleague and friend General Otho (who is the first to join his cause) they march on Rome.
So Galba becomes Emperor at age 69 but he's sick and somewhat infirmed. And later while those in his inner circle are enriching themselves, he reneges on his promise of bonuses to the Praetorian Guard and the soldiers that supported him in seizing the Throne. In the last two weeks of Galba's life the troops in Germania rebel ($$$) and proclaim their Commander 'Aulus Vitellius' Emperor. Emperor Galba proclaims 'Lucius Calpurnius Piso Licinianus' (known as Piso) as his adopted son and heir to the throne.
This really incurred the wrath of his friend and loyal ally the Roman General Otho who supported his rise to power at the risk of his own life. Otho believed it would be him rather than this inexperienced aristocrat.
Piso is 31, from an ancient family, he's well behaved, straight-laced and Galba admires his character. But he has no military experience and the military dislikes his relatives who were involved in palace conspiracies against Nero.
Galba has now made a mortal enemy of Otho but he will not realize it until the last day of his life. Otho plots with the Praetorian Guard to kill Galba and become Emperor.
On Emperor Galba's last morning (January 15, 69 AD), he makes a sacrifice at the Palatine Hill's 'Temple of Apollo' (remains are visible today) where the soothsayer tells him "Danger is lurking and your murderers are not far away". But Otho who is standing right behind Galba tells him that *he* interprets this warning as a favorable omen (Otho the spin-doctor :-) ). Then a Freedman brings Otho a message saying "The architect and his contractors are expecting you". This is the signal that the Praetorian Guards are ready and waiting. Otho slips away from the Palatine Hill and is met by 20 soldiers with a covered litter at the Milliarium Aureum (the gilded Milestone behind the Rostra). From there he is secretly brought to the Praetorian camp.
A short time later Galba learns of Otho's defection and conspiracy and meets with his advisors. A soldier from the Praetorian Guard arrives at the Palace with a bloody sword, he tells the Emperor that he has killed Otho. But this claim is just part of the plot, Otho is alive and his following is growing by the hour.
Galba sends Piso to the Praetorian Camp to find out if Otho is really dead. Galba decides to go to the Rostra and address the people in the Forum (another version has him going to place the Imperial Standards in the Temple of Concord). With Otho dead perhaps he thought with a leaderless conspiracy he could rally the troops and the citizens over to his side (remember Vitellius is still marching on Rome). Galba's litter and his bodyguards leave the Palace on the Palatine Hill and enter the Forum. Suddenly Piso shows up and tells Galba that Otho is alive and marching on him. Galba's advisors and Piso tell him to return to the safety of the Palace but he refuses.
When they reach this spot on the Via Sacra alongside the Forum Square between the Basilica Julia and the Lacus Curtius, all hell breaks loose because suddenly over by the Basilica Aemilia on the opposite side of the Forum Square foot and mounted soldiers swarm out of hiding. The citizens around Emperor Galba's entourage scatter for their own safety but also to reposition themselves to watch the show :-) . The majority of the Emperor's bodyguards also flee and leave him sitting on the ground in his litter. The Standard Bearer of this Cohort rips the medallion with Galba's image off the Standard and throws it on the ground before he flees.
Only a few loyal soldiers remain under the barrage of arrows. They try to move the Emperor's litter to safety but in the onslaught they drop it causing the frail Emperor to tumble out onto the ground. These last remaining soldiers are either killed, wounded or flee to save themselves.
Now there is but one lone Centurion remaining to defend his Emperor. He remains out of loyalty, honor and duty, his name is Sempronius Densus. [Centurions use a 'switch of vine' to keep the soldiers under them in line when they get disorderly or disobey, rather like the riding crop that was carried by officers in the recent past. The humiliation of being struck is greater than the actual pain inflicted to a soldier.] The soldiers approach Sempronius as now the battle is over and it's only him between them and the Emperor lying on the ground. Sempronius starts berating them on their disloyalty and striking out at them with his 'switch of vine'. Finally he draws his sword and holds them off until he is cut under the knees and falls to the ground.
Now the soldiers surround the prostrate Emperor. He then bravely faces death by offering his throat to them with these words "Strike, if it is for the good of Rome". A soldier from the fifteenth Legion drives his sword into Galba's throat. The other soldiers all start stabbing him in a frenzy and he is finally beheaded. It's said that Galba's loyal dog also defended his master and had to be killed by the soldiers to get to the Emperor :=(.
The head is brought to Otho, stuck on a lance and paraded around. Later it's sold to Galba's daughter so she can bury it with the remains of her father. And Piso that lucky fellow who was heir to the throne upon Galba's death... well, he was wounded in the attack but managed to run into the 'Temple of Vesta' complex. It's about 100 m and a very good choice, you see if even the youngest child Vestal stood before him and forbade his death, no Roman would disobey her command. But it didn't happen that way, either there was no time or they just didn't want to get involved. Or perhaps by him violating their sacred House as a *Male* who was probably armed kind-of ticked them off. I assume he just stayed in the atrium which is bad enough and was not foolish enough to enter either the actual 'Temple of Vesta' or the 'House of the Vestal Virgins'.
A soldier named Murcus drags him out into the street and beheads him. It's impossible to know the events actual timeline but if he was killed after Galba, he was the shortest reigning Emperor in history. His '15 seconds of fame' so to speak :-) .
So now we have Emperor 'Marcus Salvius OTHO' and I feel bad for this guy. His wife Poppaea left him for Emperor Nero and friend Galba passes him over as heir to the Empire. Now finally he gets to be the 'top dog' but three months later he is dead at age 36.
Remember Vitellius in Germania, well his troops are marching on Rome. Otho heads out north to meet him. Otho is far from the front lines when their troops engage. A soldier later arrives at his camp and tells the Emperor that the battle was lost. Otho's aides call the soldier a liar and a coward. The soldier to prove he is neither, falls on his sword in front of the Emperor! Otho upon seeing this cries out that he will not subject good soldiers such as this to sacrifice everything for him. He tells his men to stop this 'Roman on Roman' bloodshed and to seek refuge. That night he gets his affairs in order, has a good night's sleep and in the morning stabs himself in the chest with a dagger.
Which brings us to our next contestant... Emperor Vitellius. Remember him, he was tortured to death by year's end on the stairs behind the Arch of Septimius Severus.
The more complete story of these assassinations is in Emperors Galba and Vitellius' Murder In The Roman Forum.


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Wednesday 9 February 2011
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The winners of the first ever Christian Funders' Forum (CFF) Christian social action awards, which includes a local church from East Belfast, were announced at a special ceremony on Wednesday 12th November, 2014.
This ground–breaking event, held in the historic Guards Room at Lambeth Palace in London, also recognised and celebrated the teams behind these key projects, which have been implemented to serve their communities around the UK.
Members of the Willowfield Parish Community Association, which is based on My Lady's Road, Belfast, were celebrating last night as they received the award for the 'Best Transformative Community Project For Vulnerable Young People'. They were nominated for the award by funder, The Hinchley Trust. This grass roots community based youth work project, which started in 2002, has since seen thousands of young people engage with their programmes over the years.
The project itself prioritises meeting young people where they are at, whether that's in schools, on the streets or via a weekly drop in centre, the leaders spend time identifying with the young people themselves what the social and personal issues are that may be affecting them on a day–to–day basis. They then look to address these needs whether it's low self–esteem, eating disorders, self–harm, loneliness or sectarian issues.
Christian mission. The past few years have witnessed a rise in churches and organisations stepping into the gap and addressing key social needs, as the country has experienced a changing economic environment and significant cuts in funding for public services and charities.
In light of this every year the CFF awards will identify and award the best of church and Christian social action projects, which are making a significant difference to thousands of people in communities across Britain. It will also continue to encourage and resource other local churches of all denominations to understand and address the social needs within their community – working together with other churches, local councils and police forces to build stronger and safer communities.
The Christians Funders' Forum are a group of executives and trustees of grant–making foundations/funds who grant/invest into Christian work, meeting regularly to encourage the sharing of best practice and working together wherever that is possible. The Forum itself was established two years ago and organisations and bodies include The Cinnamon Trust, The Hinchley Trust and The Joseph Rank Trust.
Additional awards were given to Sharpe Memorial Church of the Nazarene in Parkhead, Glasgow for Best Church Building Project and Youthscape in Luton for the Best Pioneering Work With Children And Young People.
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Q: Horizontal title bar shadow while in full screen While in full screen the horizontal shadow of the title bar (I am not too sure about its name) appears on top of everything. How can I get rid of it? It's quite distracting while coding in Guake mode and annoying while watching movies.

In the picture I've setup Guake with some transparency (that's why you can see things underneath), but the shadow is on the top of everything while I am in fullscreen. This, as I have already said, happens to me both while I am watching movies or programming in fullscreen mode.
This usually happens after awaking the laptop from hibernation. Now it looks like it has gone, but I am still wandering if someone knows something about it.

And here back it is >:[

I'm running Ubuntu 13.04

A: It's rather workaround then solution, but what You can do is to remove this shadow completely. To do so type commend below - it generally only renames the file, doesn't remove it.
sudo mv /usr/share/unity/6/panel-shadow.png /usr/share/unity/6/panel-shadow.png-removed

After that restart Unity by typing unity in alt+f2 console or in Terminal.
You can also bring back this shadow again anytime.
sudo mv /usr/share/unity/6/panel-shadow.png-removed /usr/share/unity/6/panel-shadow.png

And if You really need that shadow sometimes You can just create two hotkeys with commends above or with && unity added to both of them.
And You can also check this out: http://www.webupd8.org/2013/05/fix-shadow-displayed-on-top-of-full.html .

A: Download Unity Tweak Tool and on the main window select Panel under Unity to show the available options for the panel. Turn Transparency On and move the Transparency level handle all the way to the right.

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In addition to Kimball Hill, another 29 affiliated debtors also filed Chapter 11. The company's financial service businesses are excluded from the filing.
Kimball Hill, which is active in five states, has been scrambling to improve operating performance during the downturn. By using aggressive marketing tactics and incentives, it reduced inventory in 2006. That same year, the company pulled out of the depressed Cleveland market to redeploy assets. Management cut cycle time, tightened inventory management, and scrutinized its urban projects in an effort to reduce costs.
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The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater...That Grandma Knit
Debbie Macomber Mary Lou Carney Vincent Nguyen
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The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater That Grandma Knit Cameron loves his grandmother She knows just what makes him tick That s why he can t figure out why Grandma would send him a sweater a truly terribly horrible sweater for his birthday Cameron pours mu
Title: The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater...That Grandma Knit
Author: Debbie Macomber Mary Lou Carney Vincent Nguyen
Cameron loves his grandmother She knows just what makes him tick That s why he can t figure out why Grandma would send him a sweater a truly terribly horrible sweater for his birthday.Cameron pours mustard on his sweater He puts it on his dog in the rain He even tries to send it to the thrift shop But nothing works.Now Grandma is coming for the holidays, and CameronCameron loves his grandmother She knows just what makes him tick That s why he can t figure out why Grandma would send him a sweater a truly terribly horrible sweater for his birthday.Cameron pours mustard on his sweater He puts it on his dog in the rain He even tries to send it to the thrift shop But nothing works.Now Grandma is coming for the holidays, and Cameron has to wear her gift to him But what s he going to say when she asks what he thinks about the sweater she made With a sure hand and a light touch, worldwide bestseller Debbie Macomber and her new writing partner, Mary Lou Carney, reveal that what Grandma knit into Cameron s sweater is the greatest gift of all.Debbie and Mary Lou have included simple knitting instructions and an original knitting pattern for Cameron s sweater You can find them at the back of this book.
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About "Debbie Macomber Mary Lou Carney Vincent Nguyen"
Debbie Macomber is a 1 New York Times bestselling author and one of today s most popular writers with than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide In her novels, Macomber brings to life compelling relationships that embrace family and enduring friendships, uplifting her readers with stories of connection and hope Macomber s novels have spent over 1,000 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list Thirteen of these novels hit the number one spot.In 2017, Macomber s all new hardcover publications include If Not for You March , Any Dream Will Do August , and Merry and Bright October In addition to fiction, Macomber has also published two bestselling cookbooks, an adult coloring book, numerous inspirational and nonfiction works, and two acclaimed children s books.Celebrated as the official storyteller of Christmas , Macomber s annual Christmas books are beloved and five have been crafted into original Hallmark Channel movies Macomber is also the author of the bestselling Cedar Cove Series which the Hallmark Channel chose as the basis for its first dramatic scripted television series Debuting in 2013, Debbie Macomber s Cedar Cove was a ratings favorite for three seasons.Macomber owns The Grey House Caf , which also features a gift shop and a Hallmark Gold Crown store inside It is located in the Village Square campus, which also serves as Debbie s corporate headquarters.She serves on the Guideposts National Advisory Cabinet, is a YFC National Ambassador, and is World Vision s international spokesperson for their Knit for Kids charity initiative A devoted grandmother, Debbie and Wayne live in Port Orchard, Washington, the town which inspired the Cedar Cove series.
A cute little book about a kid who gets an ugly sweater from his grandmother and he hates it and refuses to wear it until his grandmother comes for the holidays and explains the meaning of the sweater. Then the kid loves the sweater and starts wearing it. I don't know how old this kid is, but I have a hard time believing that a kid is going to start wearing a sweater he hates just because his grandmother told him the meaning of it. I don't have kids so I could be wrong.
I hope any of the knitted items I give to my grandson don't cause him to stress and try to get rid of them. I do really like this story though!
Rachel Mong
This is a sweet story about a boy, his Grandma, and a sweater. He spends the whole story hating his sweater, but grows to love it as he learns the story behind its creation.This book is contemporary realistic fiction, as it is a fictional story that could have happened.I would use this book to teach about the mentor trait of ideas. The story centers around the idea of a terrible sweater that Cameron will never, ever wear. For writing instruction, I would use the title of this book as a model of [...]
Since Cameron loves his grandmother so much, he doesn't want to hurt her feelings by not wearing the sweater she knit him. This book follows this sweet bit as he avoids upsetting his grandmother.
This is a very cute and heartwarming story. My grandchildren loved it!
Bonnie Ferrante
Cameron is very excited to receive a birthday gift from his grandmother. She always gives him the best gifts, but this time he is deeply disappointed. Inside the box is a handknit sweater striped with green, blue, orange, and yellow. Cameron is mortified and vows to never ever wear it, especially in front of his friends. He tries a series of tricks to get rid of the sweater, but doesn't succeed.His mother says, "Grandma Susan would have been heartbroken if anything happened to this sweater.� [...]
The Truly Terribly Horrible Sweater That Grandma Knit by Debbie Macomber and Mary Lou Carney was a good read. This story is about a boy named Cameron whose birthday was fast approaching. At the breakfast table on the day of his birthday he ripped open his present from his grandmother and felt let down. He thought that it was such a horrible sweater that he tried every trick in the book to not wear it. Then one day his grandmother came to town and she told him the meaning behind making him that s [...]
This five star rating does not come from me (I would give it a 4), but from my just-turned 4-year-old son who received this for his birthday. He has requested this EVERY. SINGLE. NIGHT. since that day, and he shows absolutely no sign of tiring of it. What makes this book special (in addition to the knitting pattern to make the truly terribly horrible sweater yourself at home) is the way that the multiple relationships that Cameron has - with his immediate family, his friends, his 'stuff' and, of [...]
Cameron's Grandma Susan knits him a sweater for his birthday, a truly terrible horrible sweater, and he won't wear it. But when she comes to visit for Christmas and explains all the love and memories that were knit into the sweater, he decides it's not so horrible after all. It's a sweet tale and really gets to the heart of a child who doesn't like a gift. Cameron comes across as a bit spoiled and ungrateful, but I suppose it's an accurate reflection of most children at that age. The knitting in [...]
As a knitter, I wasn't 100% thrilled with this book just because I feel like if you're going to knit something for a person as a gift you should know your audience, and clearly a little boy isn't going to be like "omg, a tacky striped sweater, how special!" So it kind of irked me that everyone expected him to appreciate it, rather than the grandma just knitting him something that he would like.Moving past my knitter issues, I thought the story ultimately was very sweet, and I kind of love that t [...]
Cat Fithian
So the boy hates the sweater his grandmother made for him . . . tries to destroy it . . . until grandma comes to visit and explains how she picked all the colors and thought of him while knitting it for him. It's sweet in the end because the boy changes his perspective about the sweater. Still, it seems like a guilt manipulation to make kids appreciate gifts that they don't like. I'm luke-warm about this one.
Carol Evans
t was a sweet little story that we both enjoyed. I think kids could definitely relate to getting a present that hate but have to pretend to like. It also shows how special a handmade gift can be, but the most important message was how much Cameron's grandma loved him, even though she lived far away.The illustrations were pretty and kind of soft. They weren't outstanding, but I did like the picture of Grandma arriving at the train station.
It started out as a basic little boy story who thought the sweater that his grandmother knit for him was truly terribly horrible, but when his grandmother told him why she chose the colors in the stripes he loved the sweater as much as he loved his grandmother. Debbie Macomber always puts a little something special in each of her stores.
I have read several Debbie Macomber books and when I saw this I wanted to read it. I just read to my kids and I loved it! I thought it was an adorable book and showed the value of a Grandma even if she made you a truly terribly horrible sweater that you later love and value. I think I may have to buy this book for my mom.
This is a cute story about the love of family. Children can make connections throughout this story through memories of their families and previous birthdays. They can also make predictions about what they think the book will be about, and what will happen through the story.
Jenn O'Brien
If you are a fan of the Debbie Macomber Blossom Street books, this is a cute tie in. The lessons learned from handmade gifts is good - it helps you realize the time & effort that goes into a project.
I am a crochers so I know the time and energy it take to make something. I am sure knitting is the same premise. When I was a kid, my grandma crocheted a pink sweater. I hated it! I wore it once. But I still have it, because it is precious to me even though I don't love it!
Amanda BeReckonedwith
I'm not a fan of this fuzzy style of illustration. And if I don't like a picture book's illustrations it's lost more than half the battle. Not a bad story, in which a boy learns the value of a handmade gift, but, for a picture book, a strange combination of simple story and excessive wordiness.
Love Debbie Macomber but way way way too wordy for a picture book
Boy doesn't like the sweater his grandmother made him. She tells him about her thoughts while she knit it.
Kim Stroberg
A great character lesson!
Grandma's birthday gift was horrible, or so Cameron thought. Until he learned what the colors meant.
A really good story for kids. I really liked the pictures in the book too.
I loved this book. I loved the message and it brought tears to eyes. I read it with my 4 year old granddaughter and she sat still and listened almost to the very end. I plan to buy her a copy.
Only a child and a grandma will really appreciate this great read. Share with someone you love.
Joenna
Cameron hates the sweater that his grandmother knit for his birthday, until she visits and tells him the special meaning behind its design. Includes instructions for knitting a similar sweater.
Susan Erhardt
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Mailchimp Brand Refresh! (mailchimp.com)
over 3 years ago from Jon Bell, Sr. Design Manager
Duke Cavinski, over 3 years ago
What on earth is this supposed to be
Joshua Turner, over 3 years ago
Rocks... in a dress? With arms.
Steve Leggat, over 3 years ago
Yeah, pretty sure this is a woman in yellow sitting on a pile of rocks, one leg out straight (that's her foot) and the other bent.
Kontol Gede, over 3 years ago
Women pooped a big thing
Pete Lonsdale, over 3 years ago
Cody Fitzpatrick, over 3 years ago
Came here (albeit several days late) to say the same thing. Unless someone is already familiar with Mailchimp's offerings, how is their new lander going to make it clear to them what they offer, and how they are better than the competition..?
Surjith S M, over 3 years ago
Mailchimp Dropboxed.
Weston Vierregger, over 3 years ago
same agency
Ted McDonald, over 3 years ago
The colors and typeface remind me of Curious George! It works well, I really like it.
Paul Bamford, over 3 years ago
I like it. Just not on Mailchimp.
Andrew C, over 3 years ago
Stole the words right out of my mind.
I like the bird animation thing on the main page. I'm not a huge fan of this trend but this implementation of it is not cringe inducing (except for that stone dress guy someone posted—that's just frightening).
Ryan Hicks, over 3 years ago
And Mailchimp just lost its unique personality.
Andrew-David Jahchan, over 3 years ago
Ryan Prudhomme, over 3 years ago
this is a bad take
Adam Fisher-Cox, over 3 years ago
they're foregrounding Freddie more than ever and have an incredibly unique wordmark, plus illustrations that don't follow the trend at all. so how do you figure that?
Is this sarcasm or are you trolling on purpose?
-12 points
I'm not sure why you think this is trolling. What a weird response. Is anything I said not true? And how have they lost their unique personality if they still look unlike anyone else in the space? They have changed one unique personality for another. Thanks for the downvotes instead of discussion though!
Then you seem to be a bit out of touch with the industry.
Collins did this redesign. Which, looks like all of their other redesigns for the companies they do; the color palettes and illustrations are exactly the same styles and some even take the same illustrations and are repurposed - https://www.wearecollins.com/ - there is nothing unique about this.
They've moved Freddie, their monkey, into the background and no longer lead with it throughout the app. Sign in and use the actual app. Freddie is no longer their brand character despite using him as their logo. It's now these child-like illustrations that are becoming a disease in our industry.
And, if you haven't, go ahead and read through the comments on this thread. Others agree with my sentiments.
I'm aware of Collins. This clearly isn't a discussion about work, it's a need to be right, so.. you're right!
So much for that thoughtful discussion, you were ranting about above.
Great thanks then.
I dont see how they're 'foregrounding Freddie more than ever' when he used to be a large colour image on their homepage. I think this rebrand would work better if it didnt have that super cheap yellow as a primary colour. Mailchimp managed to avoid the spam association by having shithot branding, and now it looks cheap, so to me it just looks like a spam factory now.
He is now officially the logo, which they always struggled with doing before as they weren't really intended to be together and were of differing styles. I didn't look at all applications and am not a user so I may be incorrect on a holistic level - my opinions are just about the branding and marketing site.
Hmm, I always associated that monkey with mailchimp. I don't think it necessarily needs to be in the logo. Also I have no idea why people are downvoting you. You're giving perfectly valid points. This site is silly.
Meh, it was an eventuality of introducing downvoting in a design group - strong opinions combined with the fact that downvotes are always used as "disagree" buttons!
Anyway, I agree the association was strong before. I don't think they needed to put Freddie in the logo but I think this just more strongly associates the already strongest association with the brand. Which to me would be doubling down on what sets them apart.
Ray Martin, over 3 years ago
Freddie Got Foregrounded. Fall 2018.
Jeff T, over 3 years ago
"illustrations that don't follow the trend at all"
Aren't they directly following the scratchy illustration/collage trend started by Medium, Dropbox, Intercom, etc, several years ago?
I'm not saying they haven't ever been done before, but they're certainly not the common watercolory illustrations that are common in the industry. Medium's and Dropbox's are quite different in structure and material, though perhaps you're referring to an earlier brand for either of them?
These are all on Dropbox's current site.
http://logonews.fr/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/dropbox_2017_illustration_404.jpg
https://www.itsnicethat.com/system/files/102017/59d4ab677fa44c45b80016e7/images_slice_large/Dropbox_rebrand_Collins_graphic-design_Illustration-itsnicethat-Paper_Archived.png?1507110050
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5772e89d1b631bd1892124d4/t/59e78020cd39c3cfd1dea22c/1508343844224/animade.jpg
https://dropbox.design/images/01-redesign/redesign-article-illustration-01.png
Yeah - to me the defining point of this style and mediums is the mixed-media collage aspect. certainly a similar line quality though!
Not ~exactly~ the same, sure, but definitely on the heels of Medium, Dropbox, etc's revival of 1960s and 70s sketchpad illustration style.
https://collins.imgix.net/uploads/MC_Case_Study_V2-06.png
Jim Silverman, over 3 years ago
these illustrations are batshit insane and i guess that's good.
Oliver Swig, over 3 years ago
I feel like eating some Cheerios right now.
Matt Ritter, over 3 years ago
For reference, 10 people at Collins + R/GA (their advertising agency) + their Mailchimp brand design team worked in collaboration on this
Tiago Franco, over 3 years ago
Not going to question the rebranding, as I'm not aware of the goals that they're trying to achieve.
But the usability of the product as always been strange and I just question the priorities. Why the brand instead of improving the usability of the product?
Sacha Greif, over 3 years ago
I agree, as a long-time user of MailChimp it annoys me that they spend so much energy on branding and marketing while their core product improves at such a slow pace, if at all.
Giulio Michelon, over 3 years ago
There is no reference to the core product, which is email! So bland :(
stephen f, over 3 years ago
If you search the page you'll find 1 reference to email: "Get the word out with email, social ads, and more. " so odd
James Young, over 3 years ago
I wonder if it's because they offer more than just email newsletters they want to de-emphasise that as their main focus.
Not really sure what the homepage focus now is though to be honest.
Nic Trent, over 3 years ago
"Today, Mailchimp has grown into one of the world's largest marketing platforms, offering not only their email service, but also powerful and sophisticated marketing tools for businesses of every size. To mark their new era of growth, Mailchimp invited COLLINS to help evolve their brand to reflect and fuel their continued business transformation..."
https://www.wearecollins.com/work/mailchimp/
Aman Mathur, over 3 years ago
I mean they do have "mail" in their name.. :)
Mike A., over 3 years ago
What was the reference before?
Gage Wright, over 3 years ago
I like it but I miss the blue :(
Yeah same. Mailchimp as a brand already had a really nice personality. While this looks nice, it doesn't look like mailchimp at all. Seems like a weird direction. Mailchimp went from being a design leader to just another brand.
Philip A, over 3 years ago
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Steve Berry, over 3 years ago
Xavier Bertels, over 3 years ago
You know someone dropped the ball when they forgot to hang the punctuation.
Johan Ronsse, over 3 years ago
I went into our Mailchimp UI and it said it has a new interface. What I saw was the old interface with some marketing illustrations slapped on. Hmz.
Ken Em, over 3 years ago
Boring, unoriginal centered design / content that looks like a million other sites = check. Forgettable.
Jon Myers, over 3 years ago
Mailchimp is presumably still in the business of offering an email marketing and automation platform.
Though, my business spidey senses tell me they are rebranding and attempting to reposition as the email marketing automation space gets more crowded and consumer behavior further shifts away from email.
That's ok, but the brand, product, positioning and messaging seem extremely confused and requires deep investigation to get the point.
Are they trying to encroach on Intercom's turf, Hubspot's? Are they seeing competition from players like ConvertKit and attempting to differentiate?
It all seems confused and like a mid-life crisis.
They should clearly state their objectives on the homepage.
If one were a cold visitor to this homepage, upon encountering the overwhelming brand and visual language, and the extremely vague and general messaging - it would be very difficult to grasp who they are and what they do.
In fact, in this case - the brand, i.e., visual identity just get in the way and impose too many cognitive demands on the visitor.
The Mad, Spy vs. Spy illustrations are technically and visually interesting, but they do little in the way of fostering further understanding of who they are and what they do in the presence of the overwhelming message vagary that is breaking out everywhere.
The technical attributes of the brand and visual identity are polished and professional. The aggressive yellow color story in contrast with Cooper is nice. The graphical purity of Freddy refreshed is well done. Even the primary CTA with the paradise deep green works. Personally, I'm not a fan of the logo typeface. It feels more appropriate for a child's toy than a business tool and sets an unpleasant visual argument with Freddy. Especially the bowl of the "a" - which is illegible. Further exacerbating the illegibility of the logo typeface is the tight kerning.
All the best to Mailchimp, I've always been a big fan.
It's just really unclear to me who you are and what you are trying to do as a business.
Finally, if the target audience is small businesses - I fail to see how this will connect with that audience.
Linh Dao, over 3 years ago
Don't particularly like the serif typeface, especially when paired with the non-serif one
Nate v, over 3 years ago
Is no one going to mention how close this looks to Postmark?
Joey Bacon, over 3 years ago
New illustrations look a little too similar to Airtable.
Dale Duncan, over 3 years ago
I think it looks great! some rationale here
Lewis Flude, over 3 years ago
Looks a bit designed by committee to me. I appreciate the bold step with the yellow and the child-like illustrations, but I'm not sure they've found a unique voice with this one as opposed to crushing any semblance of a brand they had.
Bradley Taunt, over 3 years ago
They have lost all original personality that their original brand / site had. Really disappointing that everyone seems to be following this child-like illustration style as well.
Scott Liang, over 3 years ago
Hm...is it me or does the Cooper + Graphik pairing feel off?
John Lopez, over 3 years ago
No, no, no....This rebrand feels OLD. This illustration style was popular 10+ years ago. This font is so old and archaic its almost as if they are trying to make ancient fonts popular again. Doesn't feel inspiring or fresh. They lost their personality. They should have used their mascot and brand character to at least be the artist creating all these illustrations or have various artists interpreting the mailchimp in different styles. Seems like this was created by a team that doesn't understand branding and created art instead of solved a branding issue.
alex loghin, over 3 years ago
Ohh man...I love the contrast between the comments from DN and dribbble :)
https://dribbble.com/shots/5317936-Our-New-Homepage
Jim Renaud, over 3 years ago
I like the 70's editorial style. Feels like Andy Warhol drawings and NewYorker magazine. Does anyone know who the illustrator(s) are?
John Doe, over 3 years ago
I don't think that it looks bad, but I'm not so sure about that yellow homepage. I wasn't aware of the brand refresh until I opened it and it just seemed very strange.
Guri Sitchinava, over 3 years ago
Pretty Nice
Ariel Verber, over 3 years ago
It's beautiful, but I bet the strong yellow in the homepage would cause a massive drop in conversion.
Mike Kingsborough, over 3 years ago
The contrast between the yellow and the blue button is not strong, so it makes the main CTA weaker. Also, yellow is often associated to a warning sign, so as a main color it could turn some users off.


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Q: Java- Running Jar file through a batch file from a program My problem is that whenever I go to run my code, inside the batch file it reads: Error: Unable to access jarfile (Jarfile) But when I run the batch file manually (clicking on it) it runs just fine.
Here is what the batch file reads:
java -Xmx1024M -Xms1024M -jar JSonSign.jar nogui.

Here is what my Java program reads:
package com.Kaelinator;

import java.io.IOException;

public class ServerManager {
    public static void main(String[] args){

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This is a creamy, cheesy, comforting casserole that the whole family will love! My husband's exact words were, "You can be sure to make this one often." That makes me happy!
The ingredients for Wonder Wraps (Trim Healthy Table page 251) or low carb tortillas. Please note, if you choose low carb tortillas you will need to stick to 1/12 of this recipe.
Make the wonder wraps. The recipe can be found in Trim Healthy Table page 251 or in the Trim Healthy Mama Cookbook page 204. The recipes are slightly different but either will work.
Place a skillet over medium heat and add the butter, onions, and garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften.
In a large bowl mix the sautéed onions and garlic, chopped chicken, sour cream, salsa verde, tomatoes and chiles, and cumin.
Tear the wonder wraps into rough pieces. Spoon one-quarter of the chicken filling in the bottom of a greased 9×13 baking dish. Top with 1 cup shredded cheese. Then spread a single layer of torn tortillas over the top. Repeat layering the chicken filling, cheese, and tortillas three layers high, using up all the tortillas. Spread the last one-quarter of chicken filling and 1 cup of cheese over the top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Wait at least 5 minutes before cutting.
Try to keep moisture content down in this recipe. If you shred the chicken, as I did, be sure to drain out any liquid that it may have been cooking in. Also drain your can of tomatoes and onions.


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Sue Rice • Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
October 13, 2016 | 1 comment
Building a Culture of Change
Senior executive Sue Rice is spearheading change that is driving engagement across a $17 billion company with more than 50,000 employees doing business in 50 countries.
As senior vice president of Human Resources at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Rice is a champion of inclusion. Her colleagues say she is actively creating an environment where all employees are able to bring their whole selves to work each day.
Rice takes a broader approach to traditional diversity and inclusion initiatives by focusing on less visible elements, including communication and working styles, and conflict resolution techniques. By valuing and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion, she is enabling all employees to contribute their unique perspectives and fully leverage their individual talents.
"Being part of a company whose mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer gives me the ability to realize my best, personally and professionally," Rice said.
As the senior sponsor of the company's six employee resource groups, Rice challenges employees at all levels of the organization to "open their eyes" and understand the business case for diversity and inclusion. The power of inclusion-first thinking is that it fosters behaviors that lead to better business results, enabling employees to more fully engage in their work and sparking more innovative thinking toward achieving the company's goals and overall mission.
By supporting the strategy set forth by the Office of Global Diversity & Inclusion, Thermo Fisher Scientific has strengthened talent acquisition, development and retention, created supplier diversity and – ultimately – customer engagement.
Rice joined the company a decade ago as vice president of human resources for the Analytical Technologies business. Within a year, she took on additional responsibility for HR leadership in Asia-Pacific and Emerging Markets, and three years ago she assumed her current role. She said the turning point in her career was realizing she could influence positive change for employees that would have a direct correlation with business performance.
Rice holds a master's degree in public health from Yale University and a bachelor's degree in biology from Bates College.
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ICVIP History
ICVIP 2017
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December 27-29, 2017 | Singapore
ICVIP 2017 Proceedings (ISBN: 9978-1-4503-5383-0) are included in ACM Digital Library and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus already.
On December 27, ICVIP 2017 were opened at Nanyang Executive Centre in NTU, Singapore as a special session of ICIT 2017.
About 170 experts and scholars from 27 countries and regions including USA, Australia, Canada, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, India, Malaysia, China, Philippines, Japan, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Nigeria, Oman,Indonesia, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, U.A.E, Russia, Iran, Viet Nam, Chile, Jordan, Turkey attended the conference.
After the registration in the morning, in the afternoon of December 27, delegates visited the campus in Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
In the morning of December 28 & 29, Prof. Maode Ma, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore delivered an opening speech. Because unable to attend the conference in person, Assoc. Prof. Xuefeng Liang, Kyoto University, Japan made a video presentation to share his research. Prof. Lipo Wang, Prof. Xudong Jiang, Prof. Mao Kezhi, Prof. Chin-Chen Chang gave a keynote speech and plenary speech on their respective achievements and experiences. Participants also express their views, enthusiastically asked questions.
In the afternoon of December 28 & 29, the conference was set up with 12 Sessions. Participants made presentations and discussions over 12 topics, ie Computer software and theory, Computer Science and Application, Communication Network and Wireless Technology, Information System Design and Management, Data Structure and Data Analysis, Information Theory and Multimedia Technology, Video processing and visualization, Image Processing Technology and Methods, Target detection and pattern recognition, Image Analysis and Transformation, Electronic Information Technology and Engineering Applications, and Business Administration and Industrial Informatization.
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Ag census wrapping up count for 2007
The information presented on this page was originally released on June 5, 2008. It may not be outdated, but please search our site for more current information. If you plan to quote or reference this information in a publication, please check with the Extension specialist or author before proceeding.
MISSISSIPPI STATE -- Just days remain for Mississippi farmers to be counted in the 2007 Census of Agriculture, a tally that actually impacts the agriculture industry in the state.
The ag census attempts to gather information from all farmers in the country. The U.S. Department of Agriculture conducts the survey every five years through the National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers have until June 18 to be counted in this census.
According to USDA, the Census of Agriculture is "the only source of consistent and comprehensive agricultural data for every state and county in the nation." City planners, policy makers and industry representatives use the census information as they make decisions.
Gregg Ibendahl, an agricultural economist with the Mississippi State University Extension Service, said the ag census gives farmers a collective voice.
"It's almost like a chance to vote and let people know about farming," Ibendahl said. "The census also shows everyone the importance of agriculture."
He said one of the benefits of this census is that it provides numbers for the entire country broken down to the county level.
"This data can be used to test new programs or ideas, and to calculate the impact something will have on the ag community," Ibendahl said.
The last ag census was conducted in 2002. Charles Butler, USDA/NASS agricultural statistician in Jackson, said this census revealed there are 42,186 farms in Mississippi employing 34,109 hired workers. Of those owning or operating a farm, 26 percent are women and 13 percent are minorities.
"We define farmer to mean anyone who earns more than $1,000 from their farm or has the potential to earn more than $1,000 in ag sales each year," Butler said. "This includes all types of livestock farmers and those who grow row crops, produce and greenhouse plants."
Butler said the census is a 24-page document that takes an average of 30-45 minutes to complete. Copies have been mailed out three times, and the form can be completed online at http://www.agcensus.usda.gov. Mississippi's participation numbers have been low, so USDA representatives also are calling individual farmers and collecting census data from them over the telephone.
"The law requires farmers to complete this survey," Butler said.
Information collected includes how much land is owned, rented from someone and rented to someone; what the land is being used for; the value of ag sales from that land; what crops are grown or livestock raised; how many people live on the farm; and how many households share in the net farm income.
Butler said participating in this census has true benefits to Mississippi farmers.
"Each farm bill that Congress writes starts with an examination of the census numbers," Butler said. "Congress needs data to determine which direction agriculture is going, and the census provides that information.
"Last year when we had the drought, Congress gave money to states to assist livestock producers. How that money was distributed was based in part on the census numbers," he said.
Those filling out the form are expected to give accurate information, but no documentation is required. Butler encouraged all farmers in Mississippi who have not yet completed the census to do so immediately to meet the June 18 deadline.
Contact: Dr. Gregg Ibendahl, (662) 325-2887
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In this session, Tim Hansell from Grant Thornton, will explore Corporate Finance, what you need to know to develop strategies that you need in order to influence stakeholders such as Banks and Lawyers. Tim will be joined by Tony Bailey, formerly the Financial Director of Midwich and Kettle Foods, who will share his experiences.
Tim has over 20 years M&A advisory experience, having advised on some of the most high profile corporate finance transactions in the region. Prior to joining GT, Tim was an investment banker with Rothschild before leading Deloitte's corporate finance team in Cambridge.
Past deals have included advising on the sale of kiddicare.com to Morrisons, the MBO of Carter Accommodation backed by Connection Capital, the sale of Erben Packaging to Berlin Packaging, the sale of Earthoil Plantations by Treatt PLC to Univar Limited and the sale by RPC Group plc of United Closures and Plastics to Guala Closures.
Most recently, Tim was awarded the accolade of Central & East Dealmaker of the Year at Insider's 2018 Dealmakers Awards and is Head of Advisory in Grant Thornton's Norwich office. Tim lives in Norfolk and outside of work enjoys spending time with his wife and four children and training for triathlons.


On Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives", also known as the "Triple D", Guy Fieri takes us on a restaurant tour of the country's hidden gems, usually of the "comfort" variety or ethnic specialty (and often a cardiologists nightmare). You've all seen the show and, whether you admit it or not, you've craved a bite of whatever it was he was chomping down on that day. Most of Guy's visits are in smalltown America, but he has made several trips to New York. While you're visiting New York for business or pleasure, you're sure to dine at some of the finest restaurants, but you'll also want to take the time to check out at least one or two of Guy's picks, right?
Well, we're making that easier for you. Here we've assembled a list of Guy's New York visits, categorized by location and with all the details necessary to make your pick! We wouldn't peg many of these as a "diner, drive-in or dine", but we are in New York, so perhaps that bar is raised a bit. Nonetheless, several of them are certainly everything Guy's show is all about. Dive or a cut above, you make the choice.
John's of 12th Street is a classic Italian restaurant dating back to 1908. They prepare classic pasta entrees, seafood, pizzas, soups, salads and desserts. They also have a vegan menu with many excellent choices and a full bar. Generous portions coupled with excellent service make for a fine meal out. Entrees generally run $10-$20.
Episode Feature: John's red meat sauce with homemade pappardelle.
At Mama's Food Shop, the menu is generally one price for choice of entree, which includes a side (currently $12.50); fried chicken, roasted chicken, bacon-wrapped meatloaf, just to name a few. For a dollar more, you can select another side from the extensive choices. Brunch is offered on Saturday and Sunday afternoons; try the southern classic Fried Chicken & Waffles. By the way, this is a BYOB restaurant!
In my opinion, a restaurant with entrees in the $20+ range isn't really considered a diner or dive, and there's no drive-in, but if Guy Fieri says it's a dive, we won't argue - perhaps the less than elegant decor got it in the running. Anyway, at The Redhead Restaurant you can get a burger for $12, but a burger isn't the first reason to visit The Redhead. You'll want to start with the bacon peanut brittle or soft pretzel, then move on to the fried chicken, shrimp & grits, or one of their seasonal entrees. According to New York Magazine, The Redhead Restaurant leads the pack in the "Southern Comfort" category.
Defonte's Sandwich Shop offers a whole slew of sandwiches, as well as several salads and Italian entrees. Choose from hot or cold heros; there are plenty to choose from. Defonte's makes its mozzarella fresh onsite and their sandwiches are built on the freshest bread with high quality meats and cheese. They also serve a couple different breakfast sandwiches which are available all day. Menu prices top out at about $11.
Sidecar is another restaurant where I don't quite get how it fits in a Diner's, Drive-Ins and Dives episode, but I respect Guy too much to exclude it here. Unlike The Redhead Restaurant, even a stretch can't call the decor here a dive. It has a pub-like atmosphere. The food is certainly more upscale than Guy's usually stops; you'll see fried chicken on the menu, but it's served with root mash and sautéed kale and will set you back $18 (not your typical diner fare). The menu offers a wide range of dishes to select from: oysters on the half shell, risotto, a burger, club sandwich and wild salmon, just to name a few. Sidecar also offers a full bar.
Ben's Best Kosher Delicatessen, with roots dating back to 1945, has a large menu featuring sandwiches and more sandwiches, classic entrees, soups, salads and a large selection of sides. They offer complementary coleslaw and pickles before your meal. Though everyone has their own favorite, popular items tends to be the pastrami, corned beef, matzo ball soup, meatloaf and stuffed cabbage rolls. They also offer catering and even ship nationwide. Beware - prices are a little steep.
Named for a 1950 Cuban movie, Rincon Criollo offers generous portions of authentic Cuban cuisine at reasonable prices with top-notch service. Best Bets: Ropa Vieja, Bistec Rincon Criollo and Vaca Frita; and don't miss a side of rice & beans and rice pudding for dessert. With a few exceptions, entrees including sides are under $20. Bar beverages include wine and beer only. Ricon Criollo accepts only cash or American Express. And one last note, if you dare, advise them if it's your birthday!
Sage General Store serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. This is a small, homey spot with good comfort food and a passion for sustainability. They have a number of daily specials, like mac and cheese of the day, sandwich of the day and pasta of the day, plus a different "blue plate special" on each weekday. The rotisserie organic chicken, macaroni & cheese and bourbon sweet potatoes are all sure to please. Try a bacon brownie for dessert.
The folks at Tortilleria Nixtamal serve simple Mexican fare at very reasonable prices (generally under $10), with most items being ala carte to mix and match as you please. You might want to start with their homemade tortilla chips with salsa or guacamole, then move on to the tortilla soup. For your entree, perhaps the fish tacos, chicken tostada or enchiladas verdes and, if you still have room, flan or a Mexican popsicle for dessert. They also sell packaged homemade tortillas and salsa.
Hildebrandt's Restaurant, established in 1927, is a family business with a menu abundant with Italian specialties, chicken dishes, sandwiches, salads, homemade ice cream, milkshakes and more. Prices are reasonable with sandwiches under $10 and most entrees slightly over. For a true diner experience, have a cheeseburger, homemade fries and a milkshake. Tomorrow you can try an Italian specialty.
Check out our selection of New York City Food Tours, including the most popular Foods of New York Tour.
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Home News & Events 2023 Carter Center Weekend Raises More than $4.4 Million
Carter Center Weekend Raises More than $4.4 Million
ATLANTA — The 2022 Carter Center Weekend raised $4,418,851 in donations and auction sales to support the Center's work to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope worldwide. Events for the annual fundraiser, held June 15-19 in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, included live, silent, and online auctions, as well as a town hall with Carter Center senior leadership, presentations by Center staff, and a variety of social events.
There were 191 items in this year's auctions, including signed photographs, artwork, and presidential memorabilia. The biggest-ticket item from the live auction was an original painting titled "Great Egret" by former President Jimmy Carter, which sold for $2.1 million. The highest bid from the silent auction was $25,000 for a guitar signed by American rock band Journey.
"I was so happy to go in person and meet our loyal supporters, and we are very grateful for every donation raised during Carter Center Weekend," said CEO Paige Alexander. "These funds help us improve the lives of millions of people around the world by resolving conflicts, promoting peace, and preventing diseases."
Other items that drew top bids included:
-Guitar autographed by John Mayer and the Grateful Dead, $150,000
-Rare Peter Force print of the Declaration of Independence, $110,000
-Oyster fly fishing rod collection signed by President Carter, $110,000
-Luxurious Hawaii vacation, $75,000
-"Human Too" painting by Jerome Lawrence, $70,000
-Handmade Carter Center logo quilt, $65,000
-Photograph of five former presidents and six former first ladies, $50,000
-Collection of Guinea worm artifacts, $50,000
Winning bids can be viewed in the catalogs below.
Live, Silent, and Online Auctions
Live Auction Catalog
This auction is now closed.
Browse winning bids
Silent Auction Catalog
Contact: Story Evans, Story.Evans@CarterCenter.org
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What You Need to Know About Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
by Team Elevate | October 17, 2018
Since 2003, the multi-player military game — Call of Duty — has not only covered the epoch of WWII and so on, but taken over gaming consoles and esports and MLG worldwide. This happens to be the earliest launch date on the Call of Duty franchise calendar since Call of Duty 2 was released in 2005.
Recently, some significant changes were made to the latest version, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 — published by Activision — and was launched on October 12, 2018, for PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One.
The Black Ops narrative, originated by Treyarch in 2010, set the series of games into a time of the Cold War before easing into a more futuristic setting complimented by innovative combat. The newest edition is based on a near future setting, more specifically between Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 3, anywhere between 2025 and 2065. Characters were born between the years of 2003 and 2023 and their background stories can be played throughout the game.
Although this is the first Call of Duty game to forgo a single-player campaign, Black Ops 4 offers many new multi-player modes. It will focus on competitive multiplayer as well as the Zombies mode which has been a part of the series for an entire decade, introduced alongside Call of Duty: World at War.
For the players who are not too keen on multi-player mode, single-player missions and challenges are able to be carried out with the assistance of bot colleagues. The developers of Treyarch "had no intention of doing a traditional campaign."
One significant multi-player feature known as Blackout is the first ever Battle Royale mode in the Call of Duty series. It is understandable that Call of Duty is following in the footsteps of Player Unknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite's classic Battle Royale due to its popularity and attention.
Blackout battles are played on a map that is 1,500 times larger than Nuketown from Black Ops 1, 2 and 3. It will also allow players to travel through air, overseas and on land and features characters from the series' history.
As promised, Treyarch is remaining fairly consistent with its Zombies mode — portraying action, gore and mayhem — and it's usual bizarre and outlandish scenery. In addition to this, a more simplified slowed down version of Zombies, called Zombie Rush, will be included for those who are not Call of Duty veterans. Players will also be able to choose between three maps, two of which are new: an ocean-going liner located in the middle of the Atlantic, an ancient Roman style gladiator arena, and a prison.
Last but certainly not least, classic multi-player gameplay has also undergone some significant changes and welcomed a few new settings.
The gameplay itself can take place either in the Japanese cityscape of Gridlock or the courtyards of Morocco, although other fan-favorite maps remained such as the Firing Range and the Slums. The only difference — the quality of the graphics.
Automatic health and regeneration still remain where players are able to recover their health, only this time it has to be implemented manually. The goal for this was to better connect the player or players to the combat experience, making the importance of choosing when to heal and seeking cover more crucial than it has been in previous games.
Another big addition to gameplay is Fog of War. This conceals all adversaries on the minimap unless revealed by the players.
Additionally, weapons are able to be customized and will feature predictive recoil, meaning players will be able to "count on their gun" when it comes to the behavior, consistency, and performance of their weapon.
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Screening for Occult Cancer in Unprovoked Venous Thromboembolism. N Engl J Med. 2015 Aug 20;373(8):697-704.
Carrier M(1), Lazo-Langner A, Shivakumar S, Tagalakis V, Zarychanski R, Solymoss S, Routhier N, Douketis J, Danovitch K, Lee AY, Le Gal G, Wells PS, Corsi DJ, Ramsay T, Coyle D, Chagnon I, Kassam Z, Tao H, Rodger MA; SOME Investigators.
Collaborators: Carrier M, Castellucci L, Code C, Corsi DJ, Coyle D, Danovitch K, Le Gal G, Forgie M, Gandara E, Gonsalves C, Karovitch A, Pecarskie A, Ramsay T, Rodger MA, Scarvelis D, Tao H, Wells PS, Corpuz R, Kassam Z, Lazo-Langner A, Taves D, Anderson DR, Couban S, Hasegawa W, Keating M, Kew A, Macdonald D, Robinson KS, White D, Shivakumar S, Zarychanski R, Wong T, Blostein M, Chagnon I, Hirsch A, Kahn S, Routhier N, Solymoss S, Tagalakis V, Douketis J, Lee AY.
(1)From the Department of Medicine (M.C., K.D., G.L.G., P.S.W., M.A.R.) and the Clinical Epidemiology Program (D.J.C., T.R., D.C.), Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and Department of Diagnostic Imaging (H.T.), University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Departments of Medicine (A.L.-L.), Oncology (A.L.-L.), Epidemiology and Biostatistics (A.L.-L.), and Medical Imaging (Z.K.), University of Western Ontario, London, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (S. Shivakumar), Department of Medicine, Jewish General Hospital (V.T.), and Department of Medicine, Montreal General Hospital (S. Solymoss), McGill University, and Department of Medicine, Sacre Coeur Hospital, Université de Montréal (N.R., I.C.), Montreal, Department of Medicine, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg (R.Z.), Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON (J.D.), and the Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver (A.Y.L.) - all in Canada.
Venous thromboembolism may be the earliest sign of cancer. Currently, there is a great diversity in practices regarding screening for occult cancer in a person who has an unprovoked venous thromboembolism. This study assessed the efficacy of a screening strategy for occult cancer that included comprehensive computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen and pelvis in patients who had a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism.
The prevalence of occult cancer was low among patients with a first unprovoked venous thromboembolism. Routine screening with CT of the abdomen and pelvis did not provide a clinically significant benefit.


According to Barry Allen, Georgia work trip coordinator for the BMTA, a work trip is planned for Saturday, April 14, on a section of the trail near Springer Mountain, Georgia. This month's work trip will focus mostly on improvements to about 50 to 60 water diversions. Allen added an appreciation cookout for volunteers will follow work at about 12:30 p.m.
All work trip participants are asked to wear sturdy shoes or boots, pants and long sleeve shirts, work gloves and, for cold-weather trips, multiple thin layers that can be easily shed one at a time. Also, a daypack for storing food, water or other items is always a good idea for work trips. Food and water are not supplied by the BMTA on work trips; however, tools are provided by the Association. The BMTA recommends workers to bring at least two liters of water for the trip.
Those interested can meet either at Hardee's in East Ellijay for breakfast at 8 a.m. or at Big Stamp Gap, which is about one mile past the Springer Mountain Appalachian Trail parking lot on Forest Service 42, at 9 a.m.
For anyone with questions or needing further information or directions, contact Barry Allen at bmtabarry@gmail.com or 770-294-7384.
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Seeing The World Through Kamala Khan's Eyes
Disney+'s Ms. Marvel is earning rave reviews and allowing a whole new segment of Marvel fandom to see their stories represented. Siya Patel has shared her passion for Marvel stories here at FANgirl Blog. When she asked about learning about podcasting, Ms. Marvel seemed to be the perfect opportunity. Hence, the Night Light podcast was born.
On the second episode, Tricia Barr and Siya Patel discuss Aamir's wedding and Kamala Khan's journey to Pakistan. Siya Patel shares insights into the South Asian culture that are revealed in the episodes "Destined" (Episode 3) and "Seeing Red" (Episode 4). The themes of self discovery, family dynamics and generational trauma cut across boundaries, making Ms. Marvel a universal coming-of-age story that is relatable to many.
Cover art by Siya Patel.
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London Olympics: All-business Ashton Eaton wins the Olympic decathlon
Updated Aug 9, 2012 ; Posted Aug 9, 2012
By Ken Goe | The Oregonian/OregonLive
London Olympics: Ashton Eaton in the decathlon
Gallery: London Olympics: Ashton Eaton in the decathlon
LONDON -- In the end, after
Ashton Eaton
crossed the finish line in the 1,500 meters to clinch the Olympic decathlon gold medal, he didn't celebrate.
There was no outward display of emotion, like there was at Hayward Field in the U.S. Olympic trials in June, when
Eaton set the world record
and teared up on the track.
Thursday night, before a capacity crowd at 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium, Eaton leaned over to his catch his breath, then straightened up to acknowledge the fans and accept congratulations from the other decathletes.
If anything, he looked tired.
This was a business trip, and Eaton got the job done.
"We came here to win, regardless of the score," said Harry Marra, Eaton's coach. "It was head-to-head competition. He came here relaxed, controlled, focused, This was like an NCAA meet for him, or one of the big meets Oregon does. He handled it well."
Eaton scored 8,869 points, well short of his world record of 9,039 and just shy of the Olympic record of 8,893 held since 2004 by Roman Sebrle of the Czech Republic.
Sebrle's record was within reach, but Eaton felt his left quad give during the pole vault. He didn't push himself in the 1,500, crossing in 4 minutes, 33.59 seconds. His personal record is 4:14.48.
"That last 5.20 jump in the pole vault, my quad was talking to me," Eaton said, referring to his clearance at 17 feet, 3/4 inches. "I was like dang it ... I was fine in the javelin, fine in the '15,' but I just didn't want to vault anymore because I didn't want it to not be fine. That would have been the worst mistake ever."
Especially with the achievement of a lifetime dangling in front of him.
The decathlon comprises 10 events in a grueling, two-day test that demands speed (100 meters, 400 meters, 110 hurdles), agility (long jump, high jump, pole vault), strength (shot put, discus, javelin) and endurance (1,500 meters). The Olympic decathlon champion often is labeled the world's greatest athlete.
It's hard to oversell how far Eaton, 24, has come, or how quickly he has seized that title.
A central Oregon native, Eaton was a multisport athlete at Mountain View High School in Bend but didn't take up the decathlon until he arrived as a freshman at the University of Oregon. He won the first of three consecutive NCAA decathlon titles as a sophomore in 2008, finished second at the 2011 world championships and then set the world record early this summer.
Most observers look at his speed, athletic ability and stunning rate of improvement and believe there will be other chances to set records, and bigger scores.
"Ashton is the best athlete who ever has walked the planet," said U.S. decathlete Trey Hardee, the world champion in 2009 and 2011. "Hands down."
Hardee scored 8,671 points here and left with silver. He can see the writing on the wall.
"In a little less than six months, I'll turn 29," Hardee said. "Ashton will still be 24. I think my best decathlons are in front of me. But Ashton's are, too."
Eaton led this one
from the first event, Wednesday morning's 100, in which he set the Olympic decathlon record of 10.35 seconds. He had a 220-point lead after five events at the end of the first day.
Hardee came back hard on Thursday morning. He ran the 110 high hurdles in 13.54 seconds to Eaton's 13.56, and threw the discus almost 20 feet farther.
Eaton's advantage had melted to 99 points heading into the pole vault. But Eaton took control there.
He might still be vaulting if the quad hadn't tightened on him, forcing him to stop after having missed just once in six attempts. Hardee went out with three misses at 16-4 3/4.
Like that, with only the javelin and the 1,500 remaining, Eaton was in position to win.
"In reality, when he made the first bar in the pole vault, if the javelins hit the ground it's over," Marra said. "It's over."
Assuming Eaton stays healthy, there is no telling where this might go from here. He and Sebrle are the only two men ever to have topped 9,000 points.
Former world record-holder and 1996 gold medalist Dan O'Brien called Eaton "absolutely the best ever. That's not the last time we're going to see 9,000. Roman Sebrle did it once. I think Ashton is going to do it once a year."
As for the world record, well, Eaton is nowhere near his decathlon ceiling.
"I could see another 100 points on that world record for sure in his throwing events," O'Brien said. "I don't think he's maxing out in the high jump."
As it is, Eaton is in select company. He became the fourth athlete from the University of Oregon to win gold, following in the footsteps of Otis Davis in 1960, Mac Wilkins in 1976 and Joaquim Cruz in 1984.
In his post-competition news conference, Eaton was thrown questions about whether he was a better athlete than Usain Bolt, or whether he expected to be making Bolt-like money in the wake of his Olympic accomplishment.
"No, and I don't really do it for any of that stuff," Eaton said. "I really don't care about the riches and all those other things. It's very cool to have. I think it's good for the sport's promotion, because this clearly has changed my life -- the decathlon and athletics in general. ...
"But like I've said before, I just like doing what I'm doing."
You know, taking care of business.
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Solving Energy Engineering Challenges with Teflon
By Jeff Elliott Technical Writer
A range of Teflon parts.
Teflon, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is one of the most versatile industrial coatings available today. Best known for its non-stick properties, Teflon offers an extremely low coefficient of friction, chemical inertness, and excellent dielectric stability. While almost everyone has heard of Teflon, due to ongoing advancements and more precise application techniques, the expanding range of potential uses for PTFE and other functional coatings can often be overlooked.
Far more than a product for cookware, Teflon's non-stick properties can be used to solve a variety of industrial design challenges, including preventing contaminant build-up, corrosion and bacteria; reducing friction or sticking between parts that come into contact. It is even used as an ingredient in heavy wear, high-load applications. In the energy industry, applications in power plants, oil and gas exploration, wind energy and pipelines are common.
"Teflon is the ultimate 'problem solver' for design issues that can include sticking, release, wear, noise, and abrasion," said George Osterhout of Orion Industries Ltd. (Chicago), one of the largest Chemours licensed applicators for Teflon coatings in North America. "Engineers often seek assistance when they are experiencing problems, whether it's a part that has no coating or a coating that isn't performing as expected."
According to Osterhout, there is practically no limit to the type of substrates that can be coated with Teflon. This includes carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, steel alloys, brass, titanium and magnesium, as well as glass, fiberglass, silicone rubber, rubber, and plastics.
There is also no limit to the kinds of products that are coated. A short list includes cookware, supercharger rotors, automotive throttle shafts, solenoids, airplane toilet bowls, the exterior of light bulbs, rubber O-rings, and the rollers used to cook hot dogs in convenience stores, to name a few.
Precision Application
Today, the application of Teflon and other functional coatings has advanced into a precise, highly automated operation. Due to the investment in production equipment and the rigors of meeting environmental regulations, applicators of Teflon coatings are partnering with companies that previously performed this work in their own facility or that used to job it out to a local applicator.
However, within this group there can be a broad range of capabilities and levels of quality.
The coating is applied in thicknesses specified during initial design and testing.
According to Osterhout, the difference in quality between applicators is usually defined by two primary factors: the proper and thorough pretreatment of parts prior to coating and the ability to apply precise coatings as thin as 10 µm with little or no variation between parts and at tolerances of ±3 µm. The industrial norm is 10 to 20 µm per side of coating. To assure that level of precision, applicators must design and build their own production lines from the ground up. Furthermore, these systems must be configured to be flexible enough to accommodate a wide range of parts in different sizes and geometries.
As an example, Orion uses what they call a flexible cellular manufacturing approach to speed production for a wide variety of parts, while controlling material cost and energy usage.
The stationary equipment or robotic cell is moved into position and allows the coatings to be applied exactly to specification while using conveyers and ovens to do the flash and curing process or to completely cure of the part. The parts are coated in these cells with very little overspray and coating waste.
"In our process, we meter the coating material out of the gun so it is the same every single time," said Osterhout. "There is very little overspray because we apply the coating where it needs to be, not all over the coating booth." By using infrared ovens mixed with convection air ovens, parts can often be cured three times faster than with traditional convection ovens.
More Than Just Food Prep
Although Teflon is very popular as a highly durable and reliable coating for cookware, its non-stick qualities can be just as important for preventing the accumulation of foreign particles, contaminants and wear properties.
In many applications, the build-up of dirt, ice, soot, scale, food, and other foreign material can prevent the proper function of machine or engine components. If contamination of a surface is anticipated, it can be minimized with thin Teflon coatings.
Teflon's non-stick properties make it an excellent corrosion barrier as well. Coated parts can be used to prevent galvanic corrosion and shed corrosive fluids like salt water, process chemicals, fuels, and lubricants.
Today's formulations can also include anti-microbial agents that can benefit a wide range of applications.
Parts coated in Teflon.
Conformable Coatings
For applications where very tight clearances between parts are required, such as rotary screw compressors, Teflon-based conformable coatings can be used to narrow the gap without allowing metal-to-metal contact during operation.
There are many benefits to decreasing the gap, including reducing noise, stopping air or fluid leakage, and creating a tighter hydrodynamic seal. In the case of rotary screw compressors, a conformable coating can increase efficiency 10% or more without changing machining tolerances.
Ultra-thin conformable coatings, like the DB L-908 from Orion, contain a mixture of polyimide and other resins. The formulation contains nanometer-sized wear-resisting particles, as well as PTFE.
The coating is applied in thicknesses specified during initial design and testing, such that the two coated surfaces initially contact each other while allowing the tips clearance to pass in a rotary screw application.
Small air pockets in the polymer allow the coating to compress under mechanical pressure. Once compressed, the air pockets remain crushed so the coating holds the new profile. The PTFE in the formulation prevents the surfaces from galling or sticking to each other during this initial contact.
This is a superior alternative to surface hardening, which only delays galling, or more precise but costly machining of parts with extremely tight tolerances.
Given the extremely tight clearance, these conformable coatings must hold ±0.001″ (0.0254 mm) tolerance on all surfaces at a thickness of 0.002″-0.006″ (0.0508-0.1524 mm).
Low-Friction Coatings
In addition to being a licensed applicator of Teflon coatings, some manufacturers have developed their own lines of proprietary coatings. Case in point, Orion's FluoroBond LSR was designed to reduce the coefficient of friction of molded silicone rubber from 20-60%. In addition, it also aids in reducing the collection of dust or dirt on the finished coated surface.
Silicone rubber, though widely used for tubes, seals and rollers, is tacky and can cling to any object it comes in contact with—even other silicone surfaces. This is due to the material's high friction coefficient, which can exceed 1.0.
To lower the coefficient of friction on the surface of silicone parts, many applications use a Parylene coating that utilizes a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process to form a physical bond. However, Parylene is rigid, can crack and also has no anti-microbial properties. Furthermore, only process parts that fit in the vapor chamber can be coated and IDs (interior dimensions) are very difficult to coat.
Instead, FluoroBond LSR provides a chemical bond to silicone rubber to reduce the coefficient of friction. Due to its excellent elongation properties, the coating does not crack and anti-microbial properties can be added.
Dry-Film Lubricants
Engineers are typically schooled in oil or grease-based lubrication techniques, but not nearly as much time or attention is spent on dry film lubricants.
Unlike oil and grease that can migrate away, dry film lubricants continue to transfer back and forth on the mating surfaces and stay in place for a much longer time. Also, dry film coatings serve as a thin cushion, spreading high-point loads in bearings and reducing element fatigue.
For this, graphite and molybdenum disulfide (Moly) are often used. Moly-disulfide coatings are recommended for conditions of heavy wear, particularly high-load situations. This includes bearing-type applications where one part rolls or slides over another part. Graphite coatings are generally used in wet service or at elevated temperatures.
Teflon can also serve as a dry film lubricant, though typically for light-to-moderate applications. Teflon is often incorporated with Moly and graphite into unique formulations.
R&D Lab Access
Osterhout admits the variety of coating formulations as well as the variety of products that could benefit is daunting. In many cases engineers have product with no coating, or a coating that isn't performing as expected, and need a resource to explore the options.
"Engineers need to establish how the Teflon coating is going to function and they also need to know the thickness that will be applied to compensate for it to fit within their existing dimensions," said Osterhout.
To assist in developing specialized materials and application methods, a select number of applicators now maintain in-house R&D laboratories to test new coatings and research and develop their own for specific customer applications.
Some labs are even equipped with the latest QC equipment for testing wear, lubrication, coefficients of friction and other key application parameters. In addition, customers and prospects can consult with in-house engineering staff when custom coatings are required.
Among the benefits of having the in-house lab, said Osterhout, is that "We have access to baseline performance information from past research and experimentation, so we can compare one coating to another that we have developed. This allows us to know that we made substantial improvements in new coatings performance."
ARCH Global Precision Announces Acquisition
ARCH Global Precision said it has acquired LISI Medical Jeropa Inc.
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Desktop Metal to Acquire EnvisionTEC
Desktop Metal, Inc. said it agreed to acquire EnvisionTEC, a provider of volume production photopolymer 3D printing solutions for end-use parts, for total consideration of $300 million.
By Desktop Metal - Press Release
YG-1 Introduces i-ONE Drill Inserts and Tool Steel Holders
The new i-ONE system of exchangeable micrograin carbide drill inserts and premium tool steel holders with coolant channels is based on coating advances and optimized designs for higher tool life and changeover speed, according to tool manufacturer YG-1.
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Sema performances will be performed for guests as part of the celebrations for the 791st anniversary of Rumi's arrival in Konya.
Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, also known as Jalal ad-Din ar-Rumi, the great philosopher who believed in the importance of being patient and that moral and knowledge must be valued above all kind of earthly positions, honored central Turkey's Konya 791 years ago. Konya is now getting ready to celebrate the anniversary of Rumi's arrival in the city.
Supported by the metropolitan municipality, Konya, the last stop on Rumi's holy voyage made with love eight centuries ago, is ready to celebrate the 791st anniversary of his arrival in the city on May 3-5, starting with a special train service, "Rumi," that sets off from Istanbul to Konya for the first time.
Entitled "Teşrif-i Konya" ("Honoring Konya"), the celebrations will feature a ney performance and Masnavi (an extensive poem written by Mevlana) with many figures from media, sports, science and culture circles.
The program will also include a march, gülbank prayer (prayer made by Janissary band members), Sema performances, a play "Vuslat" (Reunion), a concert by Palestinian band Le Trio Joubran, which consists of Palestinian brothers Samir, Wissan and Adnan, the fourth generation members of a world-renowned lute player family, and Sufi film days.
Konya Governor Cüneyit Orhan Toprak and metropolitan municipality mayor, Uğur İbrahim Altay will welcome Esin Çelebi, a grandchild of Rumi from the 22nd generation, and her family after their walk from Karaman to Konya. It will be followed by the Love and Amity Walk between the tomb of Shams Tabrizi and Rumi in addition to the "Gülbank" prayer beside the sarcophagus of Rumi. Activities such as marbling, ceramic and painting exhibitions will also be held for the first time this year.
Altay said Konya became the address for knowledge, love and tolerance with the arrival of Mevlana and his family. "Eight centuries ago, our city, Konya embraced Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi and his family at the end of a long journey from Balkh. Mevlana [his holiness] said the human being is in a constant state of traveling and this long, hard journey greatly contributed to his philosophical development.
Konya, a center for knowledge, philosophy and arts in Islamic lands, stretching from Khorasan to Andalusia at the time of the Seljuks, embraced many dervishes and gained great importance with the arrival of Mevlana. This year, for the first time, we will celebrate the anniversary of Mevlana's arrival in the city by honoring it with a special train service called Rumi. This honoring of Mevlana, who brought love, peace and amity to Anatolia will be celebrated with a range of events in the aftermath of the special train service."