Logo design, as other disciplines, is thought to be carried out by everybody who know how to use Photoshop. It's true. It's as true as everybody that could put a brick upon another can buid a house. Nevertheless, there's a little objection this humble creative director can find: the quality. There's a huge distance between best branding consultants and those guys who know how to put a layer upon another. There're only 4 rules that could make the world of logos a better place, but "professional logo designers" still believe they just need their computer and Photoshop.
Humility is the origin of the power.
95% of logos in the world are extremely soft and have an alarming lack of personality. Best logos are designed to attract the attention of everybody. They are like burning flames showing the power of their company to you. I, myself, firmly believe it's not a design matter; it's a concept matter. Most of professional logo designers don't analyze the company they're working for; they never studied its history, its market or its mission, they just tried to design a new logo as if it was a museum masterpiece. Humility is the origin of the power.
One of the most common fails while designing a company logo is getting lost into a wide universe of ideas. Bad corporate designers usually try to tell the whole story of the company just in one logo. It only can mean one thing: FAIL. It's absurd to design complex logos because people only have a few seconds to look at them. To design a professional logo you just need to concentrate in the best side of your company and explode its potential to show to the world how huge it is.
A good logo design always tell you something interesting or funny. As I said, you don't need do tell a long tale, just tell me something that keeps my attention. Make sure that your logo is telling what you want it to tell and check that it isn't your personal vision of something. Sometimes you might get lost into your own fictional world where everything is like you believe it is; but logos must survive in the real world which is very diferent from your own world.
Last but not least, there's always the element of surprise that can turn a logo into a world-wide symbol or let it swim in the ocean of good logos. There isn't any logical rule or factor that could help you to control it. It just happen sometimes and other times doesn't, like a good song, like a good movie, like good things in live. Good things will come to those who wait and work hard.


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package main_test

import (
	"bytes"
	"fmt"
	"io/ioutil"
	"os"
	"os/exec"
	"path/filepath"
	"runtime"
	"testing"
)

const (
	// Data directory, also the package directory for the test.
	testdata = "testdata"

	// Binaries we compile.
	testcover = "./testcover.exe"
)

var (
	// Files we use.
	testMain    = filepath.Join(testdata, "main.go")
	testTest    = filepath.Join(testdata, "test.go")
	coverInput  = filepath.Join(testdata, "test_line.go")
	coverOutput = filepath.Join(testdata, "test_cover.go")
)

var debug = false // Keeps the rewritten files around if set.

// Run this shell script, but do it in Go so it can be run by "go test".
//
//	replace the word LINE with the line number < testdata/test.go > testdata/test_line.go
// 	go build -o ./testcover
// 	./testcover -mode=count -var=CoverTest -o ./testdata/test_cover.go testdata/test_line.go
//	go run ./testdata/main.go ./testdata/test.go
//
func TestCover(t *testing.T) {
	switch runtime.GOOS {
	case "nacl":
		t.Skipf("skipping; %v/%v no support for forking", runtime.GOOS, runtime.GOARCH)
	case "darwin", "android":
		switch runtime.GOARCH {
		case "arm", "arm64":
			t.Skipf("skipping; %v/%v no support for forking", runtime.GOOS, runtime.GOARCH)
		}
	}
	// Read in the test file (testTest) and write it, with LINEs specified, to coverInput.
	file, err := ioutil.ReadFile(testTest)
	if err != nil {
		t.Fatal(err)
	}
	lines := bytes.Split(file, []byte("\n"))
	for i, line := range lines {
		lines[i] = bytes.Replace(line, []byte("LINE"), []byte(fmt.Sprint(i+1)), -1)
	}
	if err := ioutil.WriteFile(coverInput, bytes.Join(lines, []byte("\n")), 0666); err != nil {
		t.Fatal(err)
	}

	// defer removal of test_line.go
	if !debug {
		defer os.Remove(coverInput)
	}

	// go build -o testcover
	cmd := exec.Command("go", "build", "-o", testcover)
	run(cmd, t)

	// defer removal of testcover
	defer os.Remove(testcover)

	// ./testcover -mode=count -var=coverTest -o ./testdata/test_cover.go testdata/test_line.go
	cmd = exec.Command(testcover, "-mode=count", "-var=coverTest", "-o", coverOutput, coverInput)
	run(cmd, t)

	// defer removal of ./testdata/test_cover.go
	if !debug {
		defer os.Remove(coverOutput)
	}

	// go run ./testdata/main.go ./testdata/test.go
	cmd = exec.Command("go", "run", testMain, coverOutput)
	run(cmd, t)
}

func run(c *exec.Cmd, t *testing.T) {
	c.Stdout = os.Stdout
	c.Stderr = os.Stderr
	err := c.Run()
	if err != nil {
		t.Fatal(err)
	}
}

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Russian retailer Lenta has opened five new hypermarkets in Moscow, in addition to opening its 21st supermarket in St Petersburg.
The largest hypermarket chain in the country announced the launch of five stores on premises previously operated under the Nash hypermarket brand, as part of a long-term lease agreement in July.
The stores reopened after a complete renovation and a comprehensive internal refurbishment of the premises. The products on offer are tailored to Moscow residents and feature 20,000-28,000 SKUs, said Lenta.
Lenta also announced the opening of its 21st supermarket in St Petersburg, located at 27 Engelsa Street. It has a total area of 1,063 square metres, as well as 644 square metres of selling space, and is open from 8am to 11pm, seven days a week.
Lenta said that a broad product assortment of 5,500 SKUs has also been selected specifically for residents of St Petersburg, including private labels and federal product ranges alongside local produce.
"Despite entering the Moscow market later than our competitors, we are rapidly expanding our footprint here," said Jan Dunning, chief executive at Lenta.
"Moving forward, we plan to open four more hypermarkets before the end of the year, almost doubling our market presence in Moscow's hypermarket segment. By the end of 2017, Lenta will become the second-largest player in the Moscow hypermarket space," Dunning said.
Lenta opened its first Moscow store in 2013 and ended that year with ten supermarkets and one hypermarket. Currently, it has 21 hypermarkets and 39 supermarkets in the Russian capital.
Last week, it opened two new hypermarkets in Moscow and the surrounding area. It opened its 20th supermarket in St Petersburg in October and expanded into Siberia with the acquisition of 22 supermarkets from the Holiday Group.
The retailer opened 22 supermarkets in 2017, bringing the total number of stores to 209 hypermarkets in 80 cities across Russia and 70 supermarkets in Moscow, St Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and the central region.
The company posted substantial sales growth of 18.7% in the third quarter of its 2017 financial year, increasing to RUB 89.6 billion.


Can soy relieve breast pain? A growing number of women who suffer from mastalgia (breast pain) say it does.
To test the claim, public-health researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are launching a pilot study that will enroll 30 women to determine whether the soy/mastalgia connection is strong enough to merit a full-fledged investigation. It is the first study of its kind to look at the effect of soy on breast pain.
While the study is open to the public, participants also will be recruited from the Breast Care Program of Providence Medical Center and its affiliated network of primary care clinics. Hutchinson Center researchers and Providence physicians and support staff are donating their time and expertise for the study.
A clue to soy's potential influence may lie in isoflavones (eye-so-FLA-vones), a type of phytoestrogen, or plant-based estrogen, that biologically mimics the human hormone, says Johanna Lampe, Ph.D., R.D., who heads the six-month study.
"The structure of isoflavones is similar to that of human estrogen, and studies show that they have weak estrogenic effects," Lampe says. "Because breast pain often coincides with hormone cycles, it is biologically plausible that isoflavones may have an effect." Lampe, whose research focuses on understanding how plant-based diets lower cancer risk, is an assistant member at the Hutchinson Center's Division of Public Health Sciences and a research assistant professor of epidemiology at the University of Washington.
Although frequently regarded as only a nuisance, mastalgia is the leading breast-related complaint among women seen in primary- and breast-care clinics. The condition affects an estimated 40 percent to 70 percent of women. Half of these women experience breast pain that waxes and wanes during each menstrual cycle, while half endure persistent pain.
As many as 30 percent of women with mastalgia report that it significantly interferes with social, physical and sexual activities, Lampe says.
have never had breast cancer.
Researchers will assign participants randomly to two groups. Half will incorporate two servings of soy powder without isoflavones into their usual food and drink for 100 days; the other half will consume equal amounts of isoflavone-containing soy powder.
During the trial, each woman will undergo four complete breast exams, four blood tests, and two ultrasound examinations of the uterus and breasts. Participants also will record daily body temperature and symptoms of breast pain, and fill out a diet questionnaire.
Using this data, researchers will assess changes in breast pain, breast lumps, menstrual cycle length and tissues affected by estrogen, including bone.
Interested women who meet the study criteria are encouraged to call project director Neilann Horner at the Hutchinson Center's Cancer Prevention Research Program, (206) 667-4421.


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Suspicious death investigated in Madison Township
MADISON TOWNSHIP – The Ohio Bureau of Investigation remained on scene late Monday afternoon, after a body was found in a driveway outside a home off Ohio 430, around 11 a.m. Monday.
Richland County Sheriff's Major Joe Masi said the death at 114 N. Ridge Road was being investigated as suspicious.
In a press release around 3 p.m. Monday, the sheriff's office said no positive identification had been made, and no further information would be released until an autopsy was completed.
Coroner's investigator Bob Ball said the body would be taken to Summit County for an autopsy.
The circumstances of the death, involving a man found dead in his driveway, looked "definitely suspicious," Ball said, declining to elaborate further on cause of death.
Keith Carroci, a neighbor who works for the State Fire Marshal's office, called 911 dispatch at 11:11 a.m. after driving past the area and spotting the body in the driveway, next to his neighbor's pick-up truck. He immediately went to the body, checked it and called dispatch, according to investigators.
Carroci earlier had noticed a car door open at the scene, investigators said.
Emergency personnel discussing the incident on the scanner shortly after it was reported said the body of a man had been found in the driveway of the house, with blood on him.
The body of a man clad in blue jeans was just visible from the road.
The house at 114 N. Ridge Road is listed on the county auditor's website as owned by Henry T. and Debra K. Carpenter since Aug. 2010.
Detectives obtained a search warrant for the property.
The 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio National Air Guard was contacted, providing a tent to preserve the scene in case rain set in.
Anyone with information has been asked to call Richland County dispatch at 419-524-2412.
Neighbors several doors away on Ridge Road said they heard a series of gunshots fired in the neighborhood Sunday.
Brandy Allen said she and her boyfriend, Josh Collins, heard intermittent shots -- single shots one at a time -- throughout the day, but could not tell what kind of weapon was causing the sounds.
Allen said her boyfriend called the sheriff's office Sunday to report the gunshots and ask whether it was legal to fire a weapon in Madison Township. The two said a dispatcher said someone from the sheriff's office would contact them. "But nobody did," he said.
Collins told a dispatcher he was not complaining about gunfire but wanted to know if he could fire weapons on his property.
Masi said a sheriff's deputy did try to contact Collins later Sunday. "We couldn't get anybody to answer," he said.
That call "is unrelated to the suspicious death that we are handling today," Masi said. "From what I understand, it had something to do with target shooting to the west of the property," he said.
Nicole Sinnaeve, who lives in the 1200 block of Park Avenue (Ohio 430), said she heard the gunshots during the afternoon and asked her fiance about them. She was told people in the area had been involved in target practice. Around 10 to 11 p.m., she again heard gunshots "and they actually sounded closer."
She said it was difficult to explain the popping noise.
"They sounded like firecrackers. I have three dogs, and they were going crazy. They were just in my room howling," she said.
Sinnaeve said the noises concerned her, but she hoped they were related to target shooting.
"I feel bad about what happened," thinking about someone laying in a driveway dying. "I hope they find out what's going on," she said.
Kris Carroci, one of the occupants of the house next door, said he heard no gunshots, but was away at work from 3 p.m. to about 9 p.m.
He said he did not recall sheriff's deputies ever being called to 114 N. Ridge Road before.
Carroci said it was a quiet neighborhood, and highly unusual to have criminal investigators at work there. "When you get six or seven cruisers lined up out there, you know something has happened. Everyone is going to be nosy," he said.
Richland County sheriff's deputies and prosecutors remained at the scene.
The Richland County dog warden's office helped round up a dog found running through the neighborhood.

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HomeNovelPublished artist, illustrator and just a freshman at Chelmsford High School
Published artist, illustrator and just a freshman at Chelmsford High School
CHELMSFORD – Just turned 15, but as Lucy Frankland starts completing applications for work and/or university, she can add the title of 'published illustrator'.
A freshman at Chelmsford High School, Lucy's illustrations – 15 of them – are featured in the new young adult sci-fi fantasy novel 'Cryptid Academy', by Sudbury author Howard Wolke, a family friend.
Artistry runs deep in the Frankland family. Lucy's mother, Amanda, is a well-known Merrimack Valley artist and photographer and an art teacher at Keystone Montessori School. Based on the illustrations in Wolke's novel, it is evident that she passed on her skills to her daughter.
"It was nice that he picked my job," said Lucy, who was able to get an advanced reading of "Cryptid Academy" to develop a sense of appearance for each character. "I like it. It's definitely for middle school, but I like it. It's a good storyline.
"Cryptid Academy," Wolke's first novel, follows the golems, jinn, naga, and fairies of the middle school-themed Collinstein Academy, where each character is unique in appearance and behavior, and faces the same problems facing young adults.
"It's about how they get separated because of things that happen at school, and how they group together and include everyone and exist together," Lucy said. "I like the mystery part. It's about the truth. The main character is a golem and they are built on the truth, so they can't tell a lie. So it's kind of an interesting addition to the story.
"But I love that it's about inclusiveness and truth," she added.
Golems, djinns, nagas, and fairies are characters perhaps a middle school artist is better suited to illustrate, which is what Wolke was looking for last year when he was in the final stages of his novel.
"I loved the idea of an eighth grader doing illustrations," she said. "Lucy has a great mental eye for character looks and her style is perfect."
Through the character descriptions in the last few pages, Lucy was able to shape the look of each character. Over the next few weeks, with regular virtual meetings with Wolke, she brought each of them to life.
"Lucy did a great job working with me on this," Wolke said. "Every step of the way, Lucy was there and with her and the illustrations of her are amazing."
Wolke's book release was part of a science fiction discussion Nov. 29 at the Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, where he recognized his young illustrator, drawing applause from friends and family who attended.
The sequel to "Cryptid Academy" is already underway and Wolke is hoping for a spring 2024 release. He has already contacted Lucy about the artwork.
"I wouldn't do it without his illustrations," Wolke said.
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Trump just got Mexico to pay $1.6B for wall!
Flavorful March 22, 2018, 12:53pm #1
Oops. Not Mexico after all. You and me. Shit.
But don't despair, there is good news. The sanctuary city funding he promised to pull has been raised!
And planned parenthood gets more too!
In fact, all of Obama's pet projects are still being funded only at higher levels than before.
That's good, right?
MAGA! I think.
Stronghold March 22, 2018, 12:53pm #2
Slowshot March 22, 2018, 12:56pm #3
Well, there IS SOME good news.
1/3 of it is to pay to repair currently existing border fence, and the other 2/3 is just going to be the same typing of fencing they have now.
Also, he asked for like 25B, so it could have been way way worse.
It's not good, but it's also not as bad as it could have been.
(incidentally, I'm hoping that's the epitaph for his presidency: "It Could Have Been Worse)
AlphaSlap March 22, 2018, 12:56pm #4
The fiscal Hawks are doing a great job of standing up for their beliefs.
I_No_Kung_Foo March 22, 2018, 12:57pm #5
As long as it gets built.
Of the total, $251 million is earmarked specifically for "secondary fencing" near San Diego, where fencing is already in place; $445 million is for no more than 25 miles of "levee fencing"; $196 million is for "primary pedestrian fencing" in the Rio Grande Valley; $445 million is for the replacement of existing fencing in that area; and the rest is for planning, design and technology — not for wall construction. The biggest catch is this: The barriers authorized to be built under the act must be "operationally effective designs" already deployed as of last March, meaning none of President Trump's big, beautiful wall prototypes can be built.
Flavorful March 22, 2018, 1:02pm #7
This spending bill is even worse than Trump shooting someone on Fifth Ave. I wonder if his devout fans will find it in themselves to wonder if they've been duped.
I voted for him on the basis of his anti-neocon foreign policy and feel like an idiot for doing so because all he's hiring is neocons.
My only consolation is that Hillary would have been worse. But I'm beginning to wonder by how much.
FETT_LaynPrayNINJA March 22, 2018, 1:07pm #8
So no actual wall, just more of the fencing we've been using, and more invested in technology to monitor, and staffing to monitor.
This is EXACTLY what I argued he should be doing instead of wasting billions on a "wall".
ufc98newb March 22, 2018, 1:13pm #9
Trump got slaughtered on this whole thing.
Establishment dems and republicans win. Show goes on as usual. pathetic. There is almost no difference between the parties for establishment politicians, and it is never more clear than when an outsider is in as president.
im_MLT March 22, 2018, 1:14pm #10
You know what's cheaper then a wall??? And readily available in Mexico???
Fucking shovel to dig under it, or a ladder to climb over it. Silly cunts
EluThingol March 22, 2018, 1:14pm #11
Every poster in this thread only ever talks about Trump. I can't imagine living life like that.
Find a hobby. Clean your room. Get off MMA.tv for a bit, and don't think about Trump for at least a week.
im_MLT -
You should inform the Palestinians.
Stu_Cazzo March 22, 2018, 1:17pm #13
"I voted for him on the basis of his anti-neocon foreign policy."
Whoa there buddy...where did you get that idea from?!?
Tim_Duncan March 22, 2018, 1:19pm #14
Better than giving 14 trillion to the banks imo
Pedro_Navaja March 22, 2018, 1:22pm #16
ufc98newb -
The idea that Trump is an outsider and anti-establishment is just laughable.
Yup, born into money, 20 million dollar loan from daddy, donated to hillary clinton before, hollywood celebrity, lined his cabinet with goldman & sachs execs, tax cuts for the rich...
Yeah that guy is a real "outsider" and a true commoner.
He says it like it is! Even if "it" isn't even real!
ReneH March 22, 2018, 1:29pm #17
As for the RGV, the border wall will be ridiculous in a lot of places. You only need to visit down there to see the stupidity of it all. There are places where the barrier divides neighborhoods and streets and not to mention ranches and wildlife refuge centers. Two or three of them, im speaking about the centers, will inevitably shutdown, which is sad, truly sad. One of them has frequent visits from Nat Geo and the Audubon Society. The birding industry will shut down to, thats a billion dollar industry I believe.
Id like to see how the Big Ben, and similar places, will be walled off. That will be an interesting sight.
Inevitably, the border wall will be considered a total failure with time due to the logistics; the ineffectiveness; the upkeep, etc. It's nothing more than to fleece the Trumpers, and the rest of the taxpayer's money and hand it over to the same contractors who profited from the wars in the Middle East.
Jack_Carter March 22, 2018, 1:31pm #18
Sounds good to me. Although I want to pay more to make the wall longer and taller. But this is a GREAT start.
Thank you President Trump!
Jack Carter -
Souljacker March 22, 2018, 1:34pm #20
Flavorful -
no the federal judge agreed that funding can be withheld from sanctuary cities, the same judge that actually hates Trump ruled on it
FETT_LaynPrayNINJA March 22, 2018, 1:37pm #21
Maybe this is a case of common sense and not partisan establishment stuff. Anyone looking at the facts on how cost effective and efficient a full "wall" like Trump wanted, would see how much of a waste it would have been.


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After fabrication, the plates are shaped to the standard 10" x 12" size used for most plate carriers with a standard right-hand shooter's cut for improved comfort. Initial plates were tested with armor piercing 5.56 mm and 30.06 rifle rounds, withstanding multiple shots in each test.
The end result? A sub-6-pound plate that's less than an inch thick can stop multiple 3,000 feet-per-second armor-piercing battle rifle rounds.
And unlike most steel and ceramic Level IV offerings that weigh anywhere from 7.5–13 pounds, the MIRA Tactical Level IV plate won't break your back, literally, helping you avoid long-term lower back, hip, and knee ailments caused by carrying heavy loads.
MIRA Safety is proud to offer our new MIRA Tactical Level IV Body Armor to police, military personnel, independent security contractors, and US-based civilians. It's what we wear.
UHMWPE plates must not be exposed to 150℉ temperatures for prolonged periods. Extended exposure to extreme heat can potentially compromise the plate's integrity and reduce its protective abilities. Please note that this is a conservative figure, and it's unlikely that you even be able to find 150℉ temperatures, but it's worth noting that your armor is best stored in a cool, dry, dark place away from extreme heat.
MIRA Tactical Level 4 Body Armor FAQs
What does "Level IV" protection mean?
Body armor standards are established by the National Institute of Justice, and they help buyers know what kind of protection they're getting. Level IIIA armor, for example, is rated to stop pistol rounds up to and including .357 Magnum. Level III armor can stop some rifle rounds like the 7.62 x 39. The higher the armor, the greater the protection, and generally the higher the weight and cost. That's the beauty of the MIRA Tactical Level IV plate, which provides armor-piercing protection with a slim profile (5.9 lbs.) that is lightweight (5.9 lbs.), comfortable (single curve), and in a shooter's cut (excellent range of motion).
What does "assembled in the USA" mean?
The ceramic (Alumina Oxide) and UHMWPE (Polyethylene) materials are sourced from a trusted partner in Asia, based on our specifications. Upon arrival at our facility in Phoenix, AZ, those materials are inspected to ensure they meet our requirements and standards. Upon approval, those materials are then bound together utilizing our proprietary binding agent that includes our RDT (Round Dispersion Technology) sealant. Finally, the plates are wrapped with a high-density 600D water-resistant Nylon liner.
What is the difference between Ballistic UHMWP and Commercial UHMWP? What are the technical specs of the MIRA Tactical Level 4 Body Armor?
The Ultra High Molecular Weight, High-Performance Polyethylene Material (UHMWPE) used in our plate offers high protection in ballistic applications and significant advantages through low backface deformation, superior rigidity, and increased survivability. The major differences between the ballistic capable UHMWPE and the commercial grades of UHMWPE are as follows:
Areal Density: The weight of the armored panel in grams per square meter divided by the protection area of the panel. It gives an indication of the energy absorption capability of the material.)
Modulus: This is the measure of stretch or elasticity of fabric. The number associated with modulus is the amount of load in grams it takes to initiate stretch in a 1000 denier yarn; a higher number reflects lower stretch.
With the Ballistic version having a greater Areal Density and a higher Modulus than the commercial versions. Commercial versions are typically found in the manufacturing of medical & food processing, conveyor belts, and industrial products, as well as low grade, cheap ballistic products.
Our Ballistic PE Specs
Continuous unidirectional (UD) fabric is manufactured with an Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fiber based on composite laminate. A roll of fabric consists of double-two fibers of unidirectional sheet cross piled at 90 degrees to each other, with a special adhesive rubber and glue film. The UD fabric has high strength and high modulus, and is resistant to corrosion, acid, alkali, UV light, and moisture.
Therefore, it can be widely applied to bulletproof products, ballistic and anti-stab products, ballistic armor plates, etc.
Areal Density: 240 (±2.5) g/m²
Strength: ≥38 g/d
Modulus: ≥1300 g/d
Strands: 240
Monofilament Fitness: 2.5
Elongation at break: ≈2.8
Shrinkage: <1%
Melting Mass Temperature: 144~152 ⁰C
We test our products to the NIJ Standard 0101.6 and beyond. This includes the following:
Ref Sec. 6 Hard Armor Conditioning Protocol
Purpose and Scope: This section is designed to subject hard armors or plate inserts to conditions that are intended to provide some indication of armor's ability to maintain ballistic performance after being exposed to conditions of heat, moisture, and mechanical wear. This protocol is intended to apply only to rigid systems. After this armor conditioning protocol, the ballistic performance will be verified with ballistic testing as described in section 7.
(1) a 24-h acclimation period to ensure all items at any intended climatic test location will start with the same conditions,
(2) a 10-d uniform thermal exposure,
(3) a thermal cycle exposure, and
(4) mechanical durability testing.
Ref Sec.7 Ballistic Test Methods
Purpose and Scope: This section specifies the methods and performance requirements for ballistic testing of body armor and includes the formal test procedures for the Perforation Backface Signature (PBFS)and baseline Ballistic Limit (BL) tests. The first test series is P-BFS testing and requires the armor to demonstrate consistent ballistic resistance to both perforation and excessive blunt force trauma. The second test series is BL testing and is designed to statistically estimate perforation performance. In addition, for flexible vests and jackets, a portion of the sample set will be subjected to the flexible armor conditioning protocol described in section 5. For hard armor and plate inserts, the entire sample set will be subjected to the hard armor conditioning protocol described in section 6. The conditioned samples will be subjected to ballistic testing.
Why is armor sold in plates?
Armor is historically quite heavy, but it's also only necessary to protect vital organs of the chest and thorax area. So for increased mobility, military and police users wear "plate carrier" vests that allow them to swap out armor plates as needed.
Isn't body armor heavy and awkward?
Historically yes. Old steel and ceramic armor can weigh over 10 pounds per plate or more. Thanks to innovations in composite armor, you can get meaningful protection for about 6 pounds (see above). That's about what a brick weighs, and if you're carrying it around in a backpack or plate carrier it's manageable on a daily basis.
Can I trust new poly-ceramic body armor?
The US military and thousands of police officers already trust poly-ceramic body armor, and dozens if not hundreds have been saved by their poly-ceramic body armor. The poly-ceramic blend takes ceramic plates to the next level. The poly coating reduces the weight by more than 5 pounds and provides a protective coating that exponentially improves durability. Although these materials are still relatively new, they have absolutely been proven in the field.
Can anyone buy body armor?
Anyone other than a convicted felon can purchase ballistic body armor. However, Connecticut state law prohibits purchasing body armor online and having it shipped to you.
Can I take body armor on a plane?
Body armor is legal in all 50 states and can be transported and worn over state lines. You cannot be arrested for wearing body armor, and your armor cannot be confiscated. In fact, traveling with body armor is just as easy as traveling with a jacket. You may wear it onboard, take it in your carry-on luggage, or transport it in checked baggage.
What do "stand alone" and "ICW" mean?
This is a critical distinction that you need to be aware of when purchasing a ballistic armor plate. Stand alone means that the plate alone provides you with the stated level of protection. ICW means "in conjunction with and it indicates that the plate must be worn in conjunction with another level of protection to provide the stated protection level.
Why does body armor have a lifespan?
All soft body armor has a lifespan because ballistic materials degrade over time. Typically, the lifespan of soft armor is 5 years, and it is important to confirm the expiration date with the manufacturer. Even the world's strongest materials degrade with age, and it is important that you know when your armor will expire.
MIRA Tactical Level 4 Body Armor Test Results
Is this a multi hit rated body armor?
The NIJ standard for Level 4 plates does not have a multi-hit rating, only for one hit. The way we've determined that our Level 4 plate can take multiple hits is just through internal testing. You can watch this video for reference (skip to 25:15): https://youtu.be/MI19oXvgOVA?t=1515
Will these plates fit into a size medium ESAPI plate carrier?
Yes, these are standard 10" x 12" plates so they should fit into any medium-sized plate carrier.
Is this price for one plate? Is there a front and rear plate available?
Yes, it is for a single plate listing. You can purchase two of these for the front and rear.
So far I like them and fortunately I have not had them tested as to there ability to do what there intended to do, but they seem to be what I have been looking for at a great price point. Best regards, Michael
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Well good news, I have not been shot yet. As far as fit goes and comfort and weight they are amazing. I'd love to have one sent to me for testing different rounds on it.
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This product arrived on day 3 after I ordered it. These plates are much lighter than many other level 4 plates and after reading some reviews on other websites about their performance, I was sold. They are something I hope I never need, but I got them very quickly, they are better and lighter than expected and have a better warranty than most others. Thank you Mira Tactical for your awesome product and customer service.
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Cosima Bellersen Quirini (geboren 1960 in Freiburg im Breisgau) ist eine deutsche Kulturhistorikerin, Schriftstellerin und Kinderbuch-Autorin. Sie lebt und arbeitet in ihrer Wahlheimat Celle in Niedersachsen.

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Cosima Bellersen Quirini wuchs in Singen (Hohentwiel) nahe dem Bodensee auf. 1987 nahm die mit einem Mediziner verheiratete Künstlerin ihren Wohnsitz in Celle. Über den epubli-Verlag veröffentlichte die mehrfache Mutter Kinderbücher mit Titeln wie das von Rainer Demattio illustrierte Resi Runkelrübe hat einen kleinen Bruder bekommen.

Die gelernte Kulturhistorikerin beschäftigte sich vielfach mit "Selbermachen"-Themen in Haushalt und Haushaltsführung und publizierte beispielsweise über den Verlag Eugen Ulmer über Hausgemachtes und verschiedenste Hausmittel. Dabei reicht das Spektrum ihrer Anleitungen von "A" wie Aprikosenölseife bis "Z" wie Ziegenkäse, darunter etwa die Herstellung von Joghurt, Quark und anderen Milchprodukten bis hin zu Naturkosmetika.

Neben ihrer Tätigkeit als Sachbuchautorin arbeitete Bellersen Quirini als Buchhändlerin, Mediatorin und Gästeführerin. Zusätzlich zu ihren Studien der Kulturanthropologie, europäischen Ethnologie und Geschichte hielt sie eigene Lesungen insbesondere über Geschichte und Persönlichkeiten ihrer Wahlheimat Celle.

Als Mitglied und amtierende Präsidentin des Soroptimist International Clubs Celle beteiligte sich Quirini beispielsweise 2020 am Internationalen Tag zur Beseitigung von Gewalt gegen Frauen und im Vorfeld des Internationalem Tags der Menschenrechte an der orangefarbenen Schmückung von 20 Denkmälern und Standbildern im Celler Stadtgebiet.

Schriften (Auswahl)
Kinderbücher:
 Bella Q., Johanne Bellersen: Die Allerbande, Bd. 1: Das geheime Labor. Krimi für Kinder, Brammental: Essencia-Verlag, 2010, ISBN 978-3-86879-020-7
Krimis:
 Bella Q.: Celle-Krimi, Oldenburg: Schardt
 Nummer 1: Die Eisschwestern, 2007, ISBN 978-3-89841-290-2 und ISBN 3-89841-290-3
Stadtgeschichten und Führer:
 100 besondere Orte in Celle, mit Fotos von Ulrich Loeper, Celle: Schadinsky Verlag, 2013, ISBN 978-3-9812133-3-1 und ISBN 3-9812133-3-5
 100 weitere besondere Orte in Celle, mit Fotos von Ulrich Loeper, Celle: Schadinsky Verlag, 2016, ISBN 978-3-9812133-7-9 und ISBN 3-9812133-7-8
 100 besondere Orte im Hegau (Hegau-Bibliothek, Band 177), mit Fotos von Roberta Fele, Celle: Schadinsky Verlag, [2017], ISBN 978-3-9818360-0-4 und ISBN 3-9818360-0-6
Biografien:
 100 besondere Persönlichkeiten in Celle und dem Cellerland, Celle: Schadinsky Verlag, 2019, ISBN 978-3-9818360-4-2 und ISBN 3-9818360-4-9 und ISBN 978-3-9812133-7-9
 77 Frauenspuren in Niedersachsen, 1. Auflage, Meßkirch: Gmeiner, 2020, ISBN 978-3-8392-2604-9 und ISBN 3-8392-2604-X
Ratgeber:
 Hausmittel für die ganze Familie. Salben, Wickel und andere Muntermacher, Stuttgart (Hohenheim): Ulmer, 2012, ISBN 978-3-8001-7596-3 und ISBN 3-8001-7596-7

Weblinks
 cos21.de, Webseite der Künstlerin

Einzelnachweise

Kulturhistoriker
Sachbuchautor
Literatur (Deutsch)
Literatur (20. Jahrhundert)
Literatur (21. Jahrhundert)
Kinder- und Jugendliteratur
Kriminalliteratur
Lyrik
Roman, Epik
Buchhändler
Person (Celle)
Leiter einer Organisation
Soroptimist
Deutscher
Geboren 1960
Frau

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Night Falls on Manhattan (br: Sombras da lei / pt: O lado obscuro da lei) é um filme estadunidense de 1997, do gênero policial, dirigido por Sidney Lumet.

Sinopse
Sean Casey, um jovem advogado, é o promotor de um processo contra um traficante de drogas que é acusado de matar dois policiais e ferir um terceiro (que é justamente o pai do promotor). Devido à publicidade a carreira do promotor deslancha, mas no julgamento o advogado de defesa faz graves acusações sobre a corrupção na polícia, que atinge a delegacia onde seu pai trabalha. Esta situação deixa o promotor dividido entre a sua carreira e a sua família.

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Andy Garcia .... Sean Casey
Ian Holm .... Liam Casey
James Gandolfini .... Joey Allegretto
Lena Olin .... Peggy Lindstrom
Shiek Mahmud-Bey .... Jordan Washington
Colm Feore .... Harrison
Ron Leibman .... Morganstern
Richard Dreyfuss .... Sam Vigoda
Dominic Chianese .... Juiz Impelliteri
Paul Guilfoyle .... McGovern
Bonnie Rose .... Instrutor
Sidney Armuts .... Juiz

Recepção da crítica
Night Falls on Manhattan tem recepção geralmente favorável por parte da crítica especializada. Possui Tomatometer de 68% em base de 23 críticas no Rotten Tomatoes. Por parte da audiência do site tem 63% de aprovação.

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Competitor Magazine publishes adventure athlete, journalist and Grand to Grand Ultra competitor, Payge McMahon's, race report on this first ever self-supported, stage footrace in North America.
The inaugural G2G Ultra took place from September 23-29, 2012 in the United States. Starting at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the 167 mile course took the competitors through two states, sand dunes, dirt trails, canyons and forests, around Zion National Park and finished at the Grand Staircase in UT. Sixty competitors representing 15 different countries took part in this incredible adventure. Read how they did and find out why some didn't finish!
Seven days, six stages, 167 miles.
The first ever self-supported stage foot race in North America, the Grand to Grand Ultra, took place the last week in September. The seven-day, six-stage, 167-mile course started at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in Arizona and finished at the 9,342-foot summit of the Pink Cliffs of the Grand Staircase in Utah.
Sixty competitors, representing 15 different countries, with a wide range of running and backpacking experiences took on the inaugural G2G Ultra, and it proved to be a true test of physical endurance and mind over matter. Among the biggest challenges was that participants had to carry their own gear—including a backpack with a sleeping bag, windproof jacket, space blanket and a week's supply of food. By the end of the seven-day race, 48 competitors finished the course. Injuries and failure to make checkpoint times were the primary reasons for the attrition.
Not surprisingly, excruciating blisters, lacerations from falls, dehydration and altitude sickness plagued many runners.
On the first day and stage, the runners started at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon at an elevation of 5,230 feet. They started at 8 a.m. and had 12 hours to run the 31.5-mile (50.7K) route on dry dirt trail, roads, brush and fields to Camp 1. The temperature rose to 80 degrees during the day.
The first two runners, Salvador Calvo Redondo, 50, of Spain and Stefano Gregoretti, 38, of Italy, crossed the finish line together in 4:59. Caroline Richards, 51, of the UK was the first female to finish in 6:41. Sarah Lavender Smith, 43, was the first American in 6:46, while the last competitor finished in 11:34.
On the second day and stage, runners would gain some altitude running through the Juniper trees in the Kaibab National Forest. Again, they would have 12 hours to cross 28.7 miles (46.1K). Towards the end, runners would get their first taste of the ultra-soft sand that would challenge them for much of the remainder of the course.
A thunderstorm blew in at the end of the day. Rain drenched the slower runners and the sand beneath their feet. Large quantities of sand stuck to their shoes making already tired legs work harder. Four competitors would drop by the end of the day.
Gregoretti and Redondo continued to impress, crossing the finish line together in 5:52. Caroline Richards and Sharon Gayter, 48, of the UK, leapfrogged all day, but in the end Richards finished first again for the women in 7:12.
Runners were allotted 34 hours to compete the challenging long stage of 47.1 miles (75.8K). It began with a staggered start with the top 11 racers starting an hour later at 9:15 AM.
The trail went straight up the Mansard, gained over 2,500 feet throughout the day, traversed sand dunes and fields of prickly cactus and bushes. While the frontrunners would finish before midnight, many trudged on through a long night following orange glow stick trail markers. A few bunkered down at mile 34 and took on the beautiful sand dunes at dawn.
Seven more competitors would drop out before the end of this stage. The last competitor continuing on, made it to Camp 3 well before the 6 PM cutoff and finished the stage in 29:08.
Frontrunners, Stefano Gregoretti, Salvador Calvo Redondo and Davide Ugolini, 38, of Italy finished in 12:34. Sharon Gayter would win the stage for the women in 14:31 putting her into first place overall for the women.
It is no surprise Gayter made her move and won the long Stage 3 of the G2G Ultra. A sports scientist at Teesside University in the UK, Gayter uses herself as a guinea pig in testing endurance boundaries and the effects they have on the body. With a gift for running endurance, Gayter has racked up over 22,000 miles in 1,000 races around the world, including 300 marathons and over 100 different types of ultra. She even holds the world record for longest distance run on a treadmill at 517 miles (832K).
After a day's recuperation, the 25.5-mile (41.1K) Stage 4 began with a beautiful sunrise and views of Zion National Park.
It was a hot day in the low 80s as runners dealt with soft sand for the first mile out of camp but then enjoyed good firm footing until the last leg of 5 miles before the stage finish. They were treated to cooled air going through a rock tunnel before climbing up steep rocks and out of the canyon.
In their continued alliance and show of sportsmanship, Gregoretti and Redondo, together, crossed the finish line first and into Camp 4 in 5:03. Their cumulative time, 28:30, was nearly two hours ahead of the next competitor, David Ugolini.
A big move came from self-supported, stage race rookie Miranda Jamieson of Canada. She came out from the middle of the pack and won Stage 4 for the women in a time of 5:37, just 49 seconds ahead of the next woman, Caroline Richards.
Gayter retained the overall women's lead, finishing the stage third in 5:52 and with a cumulative time of 34:45. Lavender-Smith held on to second place by 30 minutes, with Richards in third and four minutes behind.
This beautiful 25.7-mile (41.4K) stage included the iconic run through a red rock slot canyon and 1,400 feet of elevation gain by the end of the day.
All bets were off today between Salvador Calvo Redondo and Stefano Gregoretti as the Spaniard made his move in the slot canyon and disappeared down the trail. He finished in 3:55, 52 minutes ahead of Gregoretti and putting himself in first place overall after five stages.
Once again, Miranda Jamieson showed her true speed, winning the stage for the women in 4:51 and fourth place out of all competitors for this stage. Sharon Gayter placed third, but maintained her overall lead after five stages by 26 minutes over second overall woman, Caroline Richards.
One more competitor dropped during this stage.
After 158 miles, only 9 miles (14.5K) and a 2,000 foot ascent on a singletrack trail through alpine woods and doubletrack road remained in this final stage. Another staggered start allowed slower competitors an opportunity to get ahead of the frontrunners. All of the remaining 48 competitors finished strong on top of the Grand Staircase, with views overlooking the Pink Cliffs and and a horizon line that covered much of the course.
Salvador, Stefano, Davide and Canadian John Zahab crossed the finish line together, in a show of great sportsmanship, in 1:44. Salvador Calvo Redondo of Spain would win the overall competition, completing the entire G2G Ultra in a cumulative time of 34:10.
For the third day in a row, Miranda Jamieson crossed the finish line first for the female frontrunners in 1:46. Caroline Richards came in 9 minutes later, followed by Sharon Gayter. Thanks to her commanding win on the long Stage 3 (the only stage she would win), Gayter was able to retain first in the women's race. She completed the 167-mile course in a cumulative time of 42:32, only 20 minutes ahead of second-place overall woman Caroline Richards.
The final finisher completed the course in 79:15.
It should be noted that eight out of the top 15 finishers were women, demonstrating an amazingly strong field.
Probably the most inspiring story of the race was South Korean running companions Kyung Tae Song , 51, and KiSuk Song, 46. Kyung is blind. He lost his sight in a grenade explosion when serving in the military in his early 30s. He has completed four desert races and many more. KiSuk, his guide in the Gobi race, led him every step of the way through the G2G Ultra and together they tied for 46th place.
The inaugural Grand to Grand Ultra was not as much about competition but adventure and camaraderie—the bonds that build between people going through a difficult challenge and the lessons they learned about themselves.
Registration for the 2013 Grand to Grand Ultra is currently open. There is an Early Bird period until end of October for the first 50 to sign up, each of whom will get a 30 percent discount on the entry fee.


Looking at the photos of the mission it is difficult to imagine how the Sacrament of Penance can take place under a tree, or the Holy Mass in a church made of grass and clay. But that is our daily pastoral. At the beginning of my missionary work in Africa it bothered me slightly but now after 25 years I don't pay attention to it anymore. What is more important is the ability to trust people and get them involved in evangelism. What they appreciate in us is our opennes, joyfullness and the willingness to be with and live like them.
In the life of a missionary, as in the life of every human being there is always something happening. On this website and especially on my blog, you can follow my daily missionary happenings. I worked for three years in the deep bush, where now is the end of the nineteenth century. 90 km further is where the twentieth century begins, and after further 150 km, you can experience something from the twenty-first century. Working in three different worlds earned me a holiday but the three-month rest quickly came to an end. It is true that my face has changed greatly, because the beard was gone, but was replaced by some gray hair on my head. So some did not recognise me when I came back. However, later the joy was even greater.


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StyleMax Showcases New Vendors
The three-day show featured more than 1,300 brands.
By Kristin Larson on August 24, 2015
CHICAGO — The recent StyleMax trade show at the Merchandise Mart here attracted a slew of new buyers as well as vendors.
The three-day show featured more than 1,300 brands, ranging from contemporary labels like Tart and Trina Turk to denim-maker Joe's Jeans. Retailer attendance increased with buyers traveling from New Jersey and Colorado.
"There were so many new faces, which was great. We had a really positive market and a double-digit increase. There was a great energy on the show floor," said Susan Glick, vice president of women's apparel at Merchandise Mart Properties. "We hear this not only from the buyers but from the exhibitors. We increased children's, contemporary looked great, premium denim looked great. There was a mix, so if you had a ready-to-wear boutique with stationery or books, you could find it."
Sherri Knuth Bryan, owner of Knuth's in Pepper Pike, Ohio, was looking for items from new vendors and pre-existing ones for fall and resort.
"I had a lot of open to buy. I'm not able to go to Vegas [Magic]. So there were a lot of people I needed to see. Many of those are in Chicago showrooms," Knuth said, adding she wrote about 75 clothing orders and about 25 jewelry and accessories orders, picking up two new vendors: Frnch, a contemporary clothing line, and The Waldron Group, which makes reversible skirts.
"I'm always looking for new and cute items. I don't write huge orders, but I like to have a variety of hip, new things," she said.
In rtw trends, wider pant silhouettes and colorful prints, in blouses, dresses and pants, looked fresh.
"Fringe is an important trend, but it's everywhere. It's definitely the single-most repeated trend," said Knuth, who also attends Intermezzo, Coterie, FAME, Moda and Accessories the Show. "The printed things feel newer — especially in bottoms. Novelty prints in cool colors look fresh and new."
Jana Zacek Charles, owner of the Mulberry and Me clothing boutique in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, likes the easy pace of StyleMax, which she says is good for relationship building.
"I do go to New York to do a lot of my buying, but at StyleMax, I can make more of a connection and take my time," Zacek Charles said. "I probably end up buying more that way. I build a better sense of the line when it's less hectic."


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Build upon a sensory overload simulation to put yourself in the shoes of a child on the autism spectrum who faces auditory and visual hypersensitivity. Use this understanding to build a framework for identifying students who may face similar challenges and creating inclusive settings.
A more detailed look at sensory overload and how it relates to autism spectrum disorder.
A quick introduction to the Jarod: Classroom Free-time Overload simulation that will be analyzed in this module.
An in-depth analysis of the Jarod: Classroom Free-time Overload simulation, focusing on identifying and preventing sensory triggers.
A look into common behavioural signs of sensory meltdown to help recognize when students may face sensory challenges.
An in-depth look into a new scenario. Walk through application of the skills covered in this module in a practical example.


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The middle decades of the eighteenth century in Japan were a time of enormous creative energy and burgeoning intellectual curiosity. A growing stress on the personality of the artist gave rise to a change in the status of the painter, who came to be seen as someone whose experiences were worthy of appreciation. Ike Taiga (1723-76), by virtue of his talent, forceful personality, and sensitivity to his patrons' tastes, captures the energy and aspirations of his age.
Taiga gained artistic fame for his new methods of depicting actual places and ways of imbuing his paintings with meaning. From Chinese art he borrowed new modes of brushwork, conceptions of the moral authority inherent in the empirical observation of nature, and an appreciation of the painter as more than a craftsman. From the Japanese tradition, he tapped the sense of place, long a part of Japanese poetics.
The author shows how Taiga's paintings relate to historical issues of his day and how they create a model of the artistic life that influenced the development of the literati painting movement in Japan. Just as Taiga represents a transitional moment in the Japanese concept of the artist, so his topographical paintings represent a transitional moment between the prescriptive, sketchbook models of the ancient tradition and the modern conception of plein air painting.
The book is illustrated with 64 black-and-white half-tones and line drawings and 33 halftones in full color. It includes a catalogue raisonne of all Taiga's true view pictures, a chronology of his life, and a list of names he used. An appendix reproduces and discusses 37 of Taiga's seals.
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Buffalo shop encourages people to 'Gather & Game' on West Side
Western New York natives Joe Petri and his wife, Jeanenne, hope to spread their love of books and gaming with the West Side community and beyond.
Author: Liz Fuhrmann
Updated: 6:38 PM EST November 29, 2019
BUFFALO, N.Y. — In an age where online gaming has captured the attention of millions of players, like Fornite, which has over 250 million players all over the world, there's a shop in a growing section of the West Side that's trying to encourage friends, family, and strangers to gather and game.
Gather & Game's co-owner, Joe Petri, describes his shop as "a retail shop that has a game library, with about 170 open-box games for people to play. We do board game tournaments, we do role-playing game nights. ... It's a community space for people to play, and game, and meet other gamers."
Petri and his wife Jeanenne, who are Western New York natives, moved back to the West Side about 10 years ago from Brooklyn. Joe says they both hoped to move into a neighborhood that reminded them of what they were leaving, and they found that home on the West Side.
About eight years ago, the Petris opened up their bookshop, Westside Stories. The pair wanted to be a part of the retail renaissance that was happening on the West Side and in particular Grant Street.
"We just wanted to contribute to that sense of it being a walking community with vibrant and fun things, and we thought books are for everybody or should be for everybody, so we thought it would kind of be an easy choice for us to decide what to leap into," Petri said.
Slowly but surely, it wasn't just games they began to sell at Westside Stories.
"We started to stock a few games, we carried Catan, some magic cards ... games that we loved," Petri recalled.
Then when space opened up right across Grant Street, it seemed like fate.
"As that piece continued to grow, we realized it would start to impact the book inventory, or it would have to find its own home," Petri said.
When you walk into Gather & Game, you may notice it's quite different from a lot of shops. That includes an entire game library wall, which like a library, you can check out.
"We get a lot of people that are thrilled just to be able to open up the box, see the parts, see the components ... you know, be able to sit down with the rule book for a minute, and see what they're getting," Petri said.
During the week, the game library is free and open to play until 5 p.m.
Or, for just $3, you can have an all-day pass. A whole year membership is only $25. Or, you can couple up with someone and pay $40 for a year-long couples membership.
Another unique feature of the shop: if you don't know how to play a game, the staff is more than happy to teach you.
"All of our games are stickered with what staff members know which game. So when you come in, you know, you can talk with whoever is working to figure out what new games you wanna learn and we can sit down and help you get started," Petri explained.
Gather & Game by Westside Stories
Logo of the Gather & Game shop on the city's West Side.
There are over 170 open-box games for people to try before they buy at Gather & Game.
Co-owner of both Westside Stories and Gather & Game, Joe Petri stands in front of his game library wall at Gather & Game.
Gather & Game's owner, Joe Petri, explaining his game library wall.
All the games are stickered at Gather & Game, to show which staff members can teach which games.
Outside the Gather & Game shop on Grant Street on the city's West Side.
From the outside looking in, it looks like a lot of fun to play at Gather & Game.
There are tons of gaming items inside, and especially on the counter of, Gather & Game.
Star Wars Destiny cards are just one of the things you'll find at Gather & Game.
Gather & Game has a large Dungeons & Dragons selection.
One of the many games for sale at Gather & Game, called, "Fluxx". Here, you see two different versions of the game.
Gather & Game also sells popular t-shirts, like this one for author Douglas Adams' book, "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy".
Gather & Game also sells popular t-shirts, like this one for the board game, "Settlers of Catan".
Beth was teaching guests at Gather & Game, "Captain Sonar" at learn to play a game night.
Players were learning how to play, "Captain Sonar" for the first time at Gather & Game.
One of the many games for sale at Gather & Game, called, "Bears vs Babies" (no babies or bears were harmed in the making of the game)
One of the many games for sale at Gather & Game, called, "Imploding Kittens"
One of the many games for sale at Gather & Game, called, "Secret Hitler". Like Clue, the goal is to figure out who among you is Hitler.
One of the many games for sale at Gather & Game is from the popular TV show, "Rick and Morty". This one is The Pickle Rick Game.
One of the many games for sale at Gather & Game, called, "King of Tokyo".
At least three days a week, the shop also hosts game nights, like "Keyforge Wednesdays," "Learn to play" game nights on Thursdays, and tournaments every Saturday.
You'll notice there are a variety of tables around the shop for individuals, as well as groups to play, including large tables in the backroom for role-playing games.
(cue Billy Mays) But wait, there's more!
Gather & Game also operates a small cafe, with drinks and treats sourced from other local shops in Western New York, such as Breadhive Bakery.
This is just another way the Petris are supporting their neighbors too.
"We had gotten into board games initially because we loved 'em, and that seemed to make sense for the store over there. The kind of products we stock then, too, are treats and are the things we love, too from the neighborhood," Petri said.
The shop has things to satisfy every self-proclaimed geek and nerd, and everyone in between. In addition to board and card games, the shop also sells all kinds of gaming accessories, T-shirts, and more.
There truly is something for everyone. When you stop in, you'll find a personalized touch and a home for those who love to have fun and game.
You can find Gather & Game at 212 Grant Street in Buffalo.
You can also find more info on their website or Facebook page.
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Beni R. Lobel (Valladolid, 26 de septiembre de 1975) es un artista de historietas español afincado en Barcelona. Trabaja fundamentalmente para el mercado estadounidense, aunque ha publicado también diversas obras para editoriales españolas y francesas.

Biografía
Nacido en Valladolid, se crio en la ciudad de Barcelona desde los 4 años. Estudió dibujo de cómic e ilustración en la Escola Joso mientras combinaba su tiempo con el trabajo y su interés por la música, tocando y actuando con varios grupos de rock.

En 2001 colaboró en diversos fanzines y revistas de cómic independientes junto a su amigo guionista Manel Villena. A partir de los siguientes años comienza su carrera profesional trabajando como ilustrador para diversas empresas de publicidad españolas, editoriales de novelas juveniles y diversas compañías.

En 2008 comienza su colaboración con la revista de ficción oscura Cthulhu, colaboración que se mantiene hoy en día, trabajando con los guionistas Alex Ogalla y Manuel Mota Sánchez.

Entró en el mercado francés en 2010 con la obra L'enigme junto al guionista LeFab para la editorial Kantik, y posteriormente con su trabajo en L'unitè Noiré, guionizado por Alex Wanner para la editorial Physalis.

En el mercado estadounidense debutó en la editorial IDW Publishing con las series Gi Joe: Cobra Command, y Gi Joe: Snake Eyes, con guiones de Chuck Dixon y Mike Costa, y en True Blood junto al guionista Michael McMillian. Para DC Comics ha trabado en la serie Beyond the Fringe junto a Christine Lavaf y Joshua Jackson, y en los teaser cómics semanales de la serie de televisión Arrow.

En 2012 dibujó la precuela oficial de la película After Earth titulada After Earth: Innocence junto a los guionistas Robert Greenberger y Michael Jan Friedman publicada por la editorial Random House.

Estilo
Su estilo de dibujo se caracteriza por un uso del claroscuro bien definido y las escenas atmosféricas muy texturizadas. En cuanto a las figuras y expresiones tiende a un estilo muy realista, casi fotográfico.

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