text:
Heavy Metal Reviews & Interviews
Ghost Bath – Starmourner (Review and Interview)
Band – Ghost Bath
Album – Starmourner
Country of Origin – USA
Genre – Depressive Post Metal
Release Date – April 14th, 2017
Label – Nuclear Blast
Author – Benjamin Boggs
From their own Facebook page, "Ghost Bath refers to the act of committing suicide by submerging in a body of water." I feel that this sets the tone perfectly for what this band encompasses. Their latest release Starmourner is the soundtrack to desolation. For a band that considers itself "depressive", I find their music quite beautiful and uplifting.
For those unfamiliar with the group, I feel that this might be an unusual experience. The vocals on this album are unlike anything I've heard released. In exchange for the customary monster/ witch/ demon vocals, Ghost Bath opt for a literal wailing. Imagine the sound of someone driven to madness through the loss of hope. This is actual howling recorded, and it truly makes for an interesting listen.
Musically, Starmourner is all over the spectrum, yet cohesive. Opening track Astral is a piano arrangement that sets the stage for the remainder of the album: haunting, beautiful and melodic. It moves seamlessly right into the following track, Seraphic. The whole album flows from one song to the next, each a required piece to the bigger picture.
My favorite track on the album, Ethereal is perfectly titled. The song is a shoegaze/ post metal masterpiece that is extremely triumphant. While the mourning vocals could certainly be considered depressive, I find that as a whole, you'd be hard pressed to find a more beautiful uplifting release so far this year.
But this album is not all sunsets and deep thoughts. Track Elysium picks up right where it should and sets the stage for the final act. Right up until the closing track Ode, this album is a journey of reflection, introspection and serves as a gorgeous soundscape. I feel that this album is going to be divisive on several levels. It's not a true "anything". It has elements of so many different genres, that I think it's going to appeal to anyone with an open mind regarding what genres belong in heavy music today. With that being said, I enjoyed this album quite a bit, and cannot wait to see them in Grand Rapids September 15 at The Intersection!
I was fortunate enough to be granted an interview with ghost bath! Please read the attached below.
Ben: On behalf of Moshpit Nation and myself, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to talk to me!
Ghost Bath: No problem, thanks for the interview.
I love your new album "Starmourner". As usual, you guys employ beautiful passages before the maelstrom and think that this really adds to the dynamics. I hear some darkwave undertones in your sound. Do you have any artists outside of metal that inspire you?
Recently I've been listening to vaporwave, hypnagogic, dark ambient stuff. Just really out-there electronic music that makes you feel like you're in some future city on a distant planet -takes you to another world.
On the latest single "Thrones" I feel that this song is a triumphant departure from some of your more familiar morose soundscapes. Are you exploring the idea of branching out and evolving your sound, and do you feel your success has contributed to this change?
I wrote the album before I even began talking with Nuclear, so I would say no to the success contribution. I've had the idea for this trilogy before I recorded Moonlover, so the tragedy concept of Moonlover was always supposed to be contrasted by the ecstasy in Starmourner.
I feel that in your music, your vocal delivery is about as close to actual mournful wailing as I've ever heard. It makes for a truly moving experience steeped in sorrow. Does this make recreating that emotion in live performances difficult?
Yes and no. As far as my physical throat it can get difficult after so many shows. I'd like to think that I've figured out a way to do it where I don't destroy my voice but sometimes it can get weak.
As far as getting myself back into that emotional state while playing, the second I step on stage I can feel something change and I am totally focused and in the moment. It's weird because even while the intro is playing and the other guys have gotten on stage, I don't really feel it until I am physically up there.
Here in the States, you are currently touring with the fantastic Astronoid. I think this is a great lineup! Did you have a hand in picking them as touring mates?
Yes I did! We played with them in Boston last year and they were great. We talked to them and they were great guys so I'm glad it worked out.
So in preparation of the upcoming release "Starmourner" out April 21st, you guys have some extensive touring coming up, which will see you on the other side of the globe! Which show or festival are most looking forward to in Europe?
All of eastern Europe, and all of Scandinavia. We haven't been to those places yet so I am excited to see them. I guess the UK as well as we only had 1 date there last year and this year we are there for over a week. Hellfest also looks like it'll be a good time.
Do you guys have any outside endeavors that add to the musicality behind ghost bath?
Not sure exactly what you mean here. I think we are all into philosophy as we discuss and debate in the van quite often. I also have a degree in psychology which I think helps frame a lot of my thinking.
I read in a previous interview that you feel that Ghost bath is the type of band who constantly move on to your next work. Is there already material written for the follow up to "Starmourner"?
This is the first time I've actually taken a break from writing for Ghost Bath. Instead of me writing the material all by myself, I think the idea is to write the last part of the trilogy as a full band and we've just been too busy to get started thus far. That's not to say I haven't been writing music as I've written 4 albums by myself in the meantime of various genres.
"Moonlover" and "Starmourner" were produced by Michigan's own Joshua Schroeder. How did your relationship with him begin and how do you feel that he added to the recordings?
Our friends in Vendetta Spoken (an old band from North Dakota) had recorded with him and so I actually recorded an album with him for my previous band. When I had Moonlover written, I knew I wanted to go back. I think he adds a lot of ideas and a different perspective to black metal than a typical black metal producer.
Do you feel that your surroundings contributed in any way to your developing sound? I think it's unfair to label Ghost Bath strictly as a black metal band, but one of my favorite aspects of black metal is that the artist's environment can become an unspoken member or theme.
I think my inspirations come mostly from internal thoughts and emotion. So I would say my actually surroundings played very little role (as far as I'm conscious of.) Maybe that differentiates us from a lot of black metal.
I have been a fan of yours since I first heard Moonlover. My friend Andy introduced me to you guys, and I have been hooked ever since. He wanted to ask about the the origin of the "Moonlover" album art. Was this something original to the band, and what was the inspiration for this incredible photo?
The photo was taken in 1989 by Luis Gonzalez Palma, a Guatemalan photographer who now lives in Brooklyn, NY. I had the album written, the concepts in place, and I was googling things for ideas when I found the photo and knew immediately that it was the one. I emailed Luis and he was kind enough to allow us to use it in exchange for sending his son a copy of the album.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions, and we will hopefully get a chance to see you when you swing back around this way! Safe travels!
No problem. Thank you very much.


Exquisite inside decors. That's what amecdes brings. In addition to, the interior decors right here designed superbly utilizing attention-grabbing and alluring ornaments and furniture. More than that, it's ingenious display brings in amecdes from the smallest to the good spaces. For extra ingenious inside designs, Check the interior design ideas HERE.
Adorning inside as beautiful as trendy is important. That is why amecdes brings the only ingenious decors. Designed from the traditional to the very futuristic, amecdes presents the fantastic thing about furniture, designs and specific characteristic. Utterly explored from the general public to private area, each area designed elegantly. Do you want to see extra Check this out.
Tagged as 4ft hanging wall christmas tree area of interest plus beautiful wall hanging christmas trees object or macrame christmas tree wall hanging pattern subject also feathered christmas tree wall hanging object, christmas tree wall hanging pattern topic with wall hanging christmas tree area of interest and interior, please don't forget to check out the main article in Wall Hanging Christmas Tree.


text:
Q: Umbraco: Output contents of SVG file from media library I have an SVG uploaded through the media library.
I want to be able to style the paths in the SVG using CSS, so rather than displaying it in an image tag, I need to output the XML within the file to the template.
Any ideas?
Umbraco 7.3.0

A: Found a solution that works for me, but it may be messy
@Html.Raw(System.IO.File.ReadAllText(Server.MapPath(Umbraco.TypedMedia(globalSettings.GetProperty("websiteLogo").Value).Url)))

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
Bomb at the residence of former PULF chairman
IMPHAL, April 3: Police today safely retrieved a hand grenade from the residence of former chairman of the Peoples' United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, MI Khan, at Keirao Makting Makha Leikai, believed to be left by miscreants last night.
According to reports the bomb was came across by the family members of the former militant leader this morning around 5:30 am inside a tin dustbin inside the campus.
The detonator of the bomb was found to be missing and later the Irilbung police retrieved around 9 am and safely disposed it.In this connection a public meeting was held at the residence of MI. Khan. Over hundreds of people from various part of the Keirao Assembly including CSOs, clubs and elders took part in the meet.
The meet while unanimously condemning the bomb threat, urged concerned organization or individuals not to repeat such act.Talking to media persons the former chairman PULF, MI Khan, termed the incident had political implication. The motive behind the incident is to create fear psychosis among the people to prevent entry in his house, he said.
He said that there was a rush late night at his residential campus with the gathering of local people who came to watch the Cricket world cup final adding he speculated that the bomb might have left taking the advantage of the rush-hour.
It may be recalled that the former militant leader who was released on March 25 from Sajiwa Jail. The militant leader after his release the same day announced his retirement as the chairman of the PULF and also announced to contest in the upcoming general election of the Manipur Legislative Assembly as a candidate of Keirao Assembly constituency.
In another incident, miscreant left a hand grenade at a furniture shop at located at Moirangkhom Yaiskul Police Lane this morning around 11:30 am.
The shop owner is identified as one Salam Manglem, 39, s/o (L) Ningthouba of Kakching Khunou, Thongam Awang Leikai.Reports said that the bomb was left neatly wrapped by a plastic bag and also containing a note which reads "MDF Moirangkhom Furniture Apunba".
Accoring to Salam, he had no idea who was behind the attack however revealed that he had received threats thrice from a group.The bomb was later retrieved by the Imphal Police Station.
Previous articleGuardian`s association warns filing PIL to private schools
Next articleNISA beat Guwahati Town Club
Rich Shirui forests` biodiversity at stake
Imphal Free Press - April 29, 2014

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Are your clients 'Deniers' or 'Know-It-Alls' when it comes to long-term care?
Are your clients 'Deniers' or 'Know-It-Alls' when it comes to long-term care?
The statistics are staggering.About 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that more than 70% of people over 65 will require long-term care services at some point.
But as those in the industry know, few people make preparations for this inevitable part of life that can drain a family both emotionally and financially.
Finally, when the need for long-term care approaches the crisis level, several family members may be thrust into participation whether ready or not, says Chris Orestis, senior health-care advocate and CEO of Life Care Funding.
• Caretaker – This person provides care for the loved one at home and, without realizing it, becomes a fulltime caregiver. Usually, this is a spouse or an adult child, most often a daughter.
• Bookkeeper: This person focuses on the financial aspects, trying to determine what assets or insurance policies are available to help with the costs of care.
• Chauffeur: This family member drives the loved one to appointments, runs errands, makes grocery runs and eventually may drive the aging loved one to tour assisted-living facilities.
• Guardian: This family member takes on such roles as power of attorney or trustee, assuming the legal responsibilities within the family.
• Denier: This person can't accept or admit that the loved one, or they themselves, need care.
• Know-It-All: Most annoying of all, this family member constantly questions decisions, or lobs suggestions from the back bench, but isn't near the situation or involved hands-on.
With such a lineup, it's easy for resentments to build, Orestis says, but that needs to be avoided because the focus should be on the aging loved one and easing the transition if a decision is made to move into a nursing home or assisted-living facility.
Eventually, once it's clear professional long-term care is needed and a plan is in place to make it happen, a conversation needs to take place with the loved one, who may be apprehensive or even resistant, Orestis says.
About Chris Orestis: Chris Orestis, nationally known senior health-care advocate and expert, is CEO of Life Care Funding (www.lifecarefunding.com),which created the model for converting life insurance policies into protected Long-Term Care Benefit funds. His company has been providing care benefits to policyholders since 2007. A former life insurance industry lobbyist with a background in long-term care issues, he created the model to provide an option for middle-class people who are not wealthy enough to pay for long-term care, and not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid.


Steve Bannon was invited to speak at the New Yorker Festival, then promptly disinvited after Kathryn Schulz (author of Being Wrong, which I can recommend as an accessible, yet very thoughtful, account of some basic errors in inductive reasoning), Judd Apatow, Jim Carrey, Ally Fogg and others indicated that they were opposed to his presence there, and (in some cases) that they would not appear at the festival if he did.
By contrast, and as everyone was busy having their say on how civilisation was either doomed or saved by David Remnick of the New Yorker's decision to disinvite Bannon, Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief at The Economist, also gave reason to believe that civilisation was either doomed or saved in asserting that Bannon would not be disinvited from The Economist's Open Future Festival.
I'm obviously being hyperbolic in talking of civilisation being doomed or saved, because, to be honest, Bannon isn't that consequential any more, and I don't believe that either of these decisions are that consequential either, at least in terms of assisting or retarding Bannon's agenda.
The reason why these decisions nevertheless matter is that Bannon's populism is manifested in nationalist, racist, sexist and xenophobic sentiments in the USA and elsewhere. It doesn't need or merit publicity, and has already proved itself to be resistant to correction through counterargument.
To put the point simply: there might well be a point at which – even if we have a default commitment to hearing everyone out – we have a equally strong or stronger moral duty to stop facilitating the impression that everyone deserves a seat at the grown-up table, no matter what nonsense they spout.
As Dara O'Briain observes in his great skit about false balance, it would surely strike one as absurd if you kept on hosting discussions where scientists from NASA were panelists alongside "Barry, who thinks the sky is a carpet painted by God".
Yes, we don't want echo chambers, so we can hear Barry's story once, or twice – but at some (early) point, we can often conclude that we know what he's going to say, that we disagree for good reasons, and that we no longer need to hear him say it.
He can of course carry on saying it – I'm not making any claim regarding his rights to believe or express his view, but only about facilitating its expression. If you choose to invite him, especially to high-profile events like the two listed above (and the forthcoming Munk Debate, where Bannon will be in conversation with David Frum), you are providing support in the form of lending them credibility they don't merit, and access to a platform they haven't earned on the basis of the strength of their ideas and arguments.
Having said that: once you've invited them, you should not disinvite them because of social media outrage, or threats of withdrawals by other participants. You should not have invited them in the first place (if you are committed to sensible debate) – but that's not a reason to endorse the "heckler's veto".
The Economist made the correct decision here, in not disinviting him. But both The Economist and the New Yorker made the wrong decision to invite him in the first place.
Our broadcasters, newspapers, radio hosts and whomever else demonstrate how they think information, argument, civility, democracy, moral values and so forth should be balanced with attracting an audience via "controversy" or clickbait through who they host, and where.
As media consumers, we play a large role in influencing that balance, through what we read, watch and pay for, to be sure. But we're also tilting the scale in a bigger conversation when we don't allow organisations to make choices such as these, and then let them stand by those decisions and bear the consequences of them, in terms of reputation and audience.
We don't want a world in which the heckler's veto wins, because other hecklers might be louder than us, next time, and to the detriment of our arguments. To be more explicit: the heckler's veto can sometimes be an example of the kind of populism that we're protesting in the case of someone like Bannon.
Yes, he's wrong, and we're right – this time. But Bannon's views are not going to gain more traction through being expressed on these various stages – he can already reach all the people who might be sympathetic to his views, on platforms that wouldn't give a moment's thought to disinviting him. And, he's unlikely to find additional supporters amongst the subscriber-base of The Economist or the New Yorker.
But the subscriber-base can of course learn something through who publications think might merit airtime, via who they invite, and why. And, we can make our decisions regarding who we subscribe to on the basis of that information.


PBS' Nature takes us inside the world of super cats with a mini-series introducing us to big cats from around the world. Series Executive Producer Fred Kaufman is here with your preview.
Aired on October 22, 2018.


Recent Cluster observations of the vicinity of the high latitude magnetopause indicate the presence of beams of singly charged oxygen ions, which are of ionospheric origin. In this paper we examine the role of magnetic turbulence combined with a dc electric field across the magnetopause in causing the cross field transport of protons and of singly charged oxygen ions, by means of a kinetic test particle simulation. We find that the observed values of magnetosheath turbulence and electric fields can produce a substantial escape of the oxygen ions relative to protons. By varying the magnetic turbulence level in the simulation, we find that the number of O+ crossing the magnetopause grows with δB/B0, and that very few ions can cross the magnetopause for δB/B0=0. The ion temperature also grows with δB/B0, showing that magnetic turbulence is effective in thermalizing the kinetic energy gain due to the cross-magnetopause potential drop. We suggest that this mechanism can help to explain Cluster observations of energetic oxygen ions during a high-latitude magnetopause crossing.
Except where otherwise noted, this item's license is described as © Author(s) 2007. This work is distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 License.


Most tablets don't include kickstands. More's the pity: they're freakin' great. But in the face of this absence and obsession with thin cases, we have to make do with kickstands and other tools to keep our tablets upright without holding them. Here are the best.
Though the iPad is far and away the most popular tablet around, we've selected designs that will work with most Android and Windows-powered tablets as well. The desktop stand is best for those who need a regular hands-free display, the articulated option is for those who need a more flexible, precise position, the kitchen stand adds a wall or cabinet mount option, the mobile kickstand is for those who like to travel with their tablets, and the semi-permanent option is for people whose tablets are more or less always in display mode.
We also have a dark horse pick, specifically for those with the later generation of Amazon tablets. Because, well, it's really cool.
Most basic tablet stands are, well, basic: little more than an evolution of the document holder. This model from Stouch expands in that idea with a sturdy gripper instead of a simple tray, which can rotate freely like a good monitor stand.
It's flexible enough to accommodate even the largest iPad Pro model and looks good doing it thanks to an aluminum design that fits in well with Apple hardware. The main arm includes a hinge to adjust the viewing angle and a nice wide base to keep it stable. It's a little pricier than similar designs, but the extra few dollars are worth it.
If you're using your tablet stand on a counter or standing desk, you'll need a little more reach. This stand from Suptek includes two articulated arms and cable routing built into the base and bottom gripper, with both arm segments rotating 360 degrees and the tablet tray itself switching from portrait to landscape easily.
This one can stretch from a large phone to an oversized tablet. The flat-base design will be ideal for most users, but if you're looking for something semi-permanent, there's also a desk clamp mount option.
Cooks love to use tablets for recipes and other quick cooking info, but having them take up precious counter space is less than ideal. This iKross stand solves that problem: in addition to a standard display mode, it comes with a mount for inserting the legs of the stand into a mount on either a vertical wall or underneath a storage cabinet.
That will keep the tablet screen front and center and away from all your pots and pans. (Note that, as far as I'm aware, neither the stand nor the mount are dishwasher safe.) If you have several spots you'd like to mount your tablet, extra mounting plates are also available.
This handy little kickstand from Anker folds down flat to fit easily into a bag or a large pocket. It's ideal for plane seat trays, hotel nightstands, or wherever you'd like to prop up your tablet for some easy reading or video watching.
It's also surprisingly flexible: while there's only one point of articulation, the kickstand can fold almost flat without tipping over holding even the heaviest tablet models. Don't go on a long trip without one.
If you're using your tablet as a hands-free display more or less all of the time and only rarely take it out of your home or office, you might consider this alternative stand solution. The Lynktec 360 Grip Stand uses a non-adhesive sticky pad to put a semi-permanent kickstand to the back of any flat tablet.
In addition to holding steady at almost any angle and working on any tablet with a flat back, it rotates for portrait or landscape mode, folds flat, and includes some handy notches for easy gripping. If you ever decide you don't need it anymore, it can be removed without leaving any residue.
The low-cost Kindle Fire tablets are a hit from Amazon, as is the Echo family of smart speakers. So what if you could turn your Kindle Fire into an Echo Show? You can, with this first-party combination stand/wireless charger. Install the case on the tablet for either the 8-inch or 10-inch Kindle Fire tablet, then place it on the stand, and it turns the tablet into a voice-activated Echo Show smart speaker.
The case doubles as a wireless charging cradle. When you take it off, your Kindle Fire is, well, a Kindle Fire again. It's a great way to extend the functionality of your Amazon gear, especially if you've already invested in some smart home hardware.
In many games the ability to hear in-game cues clearly is the difference between victory and respawn. A good pair of headphones makes it easy to hear (and play without bugging your housemates). We've tracked down the best Xbox One wireless headsets .


text:
'iPad Air 3' Release Date, Specs, Rumors, Features and Leaks: Four Speakers, LED Flash, 4K Display, 4GB of RAM and Bigger Battery
A sketchy rumors suggests that the iPad Air 3 will get a 4k display, 4GB of RAM and a larger battery
by Sid Suvarna • Sun, 14 Feb 2016 06:17 pm EDT	 Wed, 08 Mar 2017 12:14 pm EDT	 in Apple, Tablets
iPad Air 3 Release Date Plans for 2016
iPad Air 3 Specs
More iPad Air 3 specs have been revealed by a not so reliable source, which says that the upcoming tablet will feature a 4k display, 4GB of RAM and a larger battery.
It was recently reported that Apple has plans to unveil the iPad Air 3 at a special event in March, alongside the iPhone 5se, updated Apple Watch and OS updates.
The latest rumor, coming all the way from Chinese website DigiTimes, states that Apple will fit a 4k display on the iPad Air 3. The website hasn't been very reliable in the past, so take this with a pinch of salt. We probably may not see Apple include a 4k screen on the 9.7 iPad, as the current generation already has a pretty good 2,048 x 1,536 resolution Retina display.
iPad Air 3 Leaks and Rumors
However, anything is possible, and we could see the iPad Air 3 equipped with a 4K resolution display. A recently leaked schematic showed the iPad Air 3 with a rear LED flash and four speakers similar to the iPad Pro. It is also believed that the iPad Air 3 will not sport a 3D Touch display.
A higher resolution display will require a much faster processor, more RAM and larger battery. Even with all that, we don't expect it to be substantially better than the iPad Air 2 in performance. A 4K screen will use a lot of processing power, RAM and battery.
iPad Air 3 Specs: New Smart Connector to be available on new Apple Product Line-up
The website also states that to cope with the larger 4K display, Apple will include 4GB of RAM and a much larger battery. The current iPad Air 3 has 2GB of RAM and a 7340 mAh battery. Apple touts the iPad Air 2 to have a 10-hour battery life. To achieve such a feat on a 4K display equipped iPad Air 3, they will have to go big on the battery.
According to the report, Apple still believes that there's a fan base who would purchase the iPad and provide good sales for the company. The iPad business has been slowly decreasing, but it's still bigger than all Android tablet sales put together.
2016 Release Plans of iPad Air 3
A newly leaked schematic for the upcoming iPad Air 3 shows a slightly refreshed design, which includes four speakers and an LED flash.
While we're not sure how accurate this leaked design drawing can be, it would be nice if Apple included four speakers on the next-gen iPad Air 3. So, take this with a pinch of salt.
Apple introduced the iPad Pro and updated the iPad mini four last year, but left out the iPad Air. The iPad Pro was the first device to include four speakers, which improved the sound quality and loudness. Several reviews praised the new speakers and how it did provide true stereo sound.
iPad Air 3 Rumors
The iPad Air 2 has a single stereo speaker setup, which is good, but doesn't work well in all orientations. With a dual stereo speaker setup, with speakers on all four corners of the iPad, you could use the iPad in any orientation.
There would be two speakers at the top and two at the bottom when held in portrait orientation. Even if you hold your hand over one of the speakers, there would be enough sound coming from the other speakers.
iPad Air 3: Apple set to announce next-generation iOS tablet in 2016
The leaked design drawing also suggests that the iPad Air 3 will get an LED flash for the rear camera. Once again, we're not sure if Apple would include an LED flash on the iPad Air.
It is understandable to add a flash to the iPad mini, but the iPad Air is too large. Not many, we hope, use the iPad Air for photography, therefore eliminating the need for a flash. The iPad Air has a 9.7-inch display, and although it's thin, it's no camera.
iPad Air 3 Release Date
According to several reports, the iPad Air 3 release date is set for the first quarter of 2016. It may also be announced alongside the iPhone 5se in March this year. Or, Apple could hold a special event just for the iPad Air 3 and iOS 10.
Update 14/February/2016: Apple plans to release the 4-inch iPhone 5se and iPad Air 3 tablet on Friday, March 18,according to a report from 9to5mac.
Nowhereelse.fr
Tagged in: Apple iPad / iPad Air 2016 / iPad Air 3 / ipad air 3 4k / iPad air 3 design / ipad air 3 pencil / iPad Air 3 release date / iPad air 3 specs
Sid Suvarna
All Sid's Posts
Tech junkie! Undying love for cars and motorbikes. Can make an omelette.
Sinroja Motorcycles' BMW Moksha
Ron Deera	• December 17, 2018
Best 14 Beer Fridges You Can Buy
Ron Deera	• November 12, 2018
Aston Martin's Vision Volante Concept
Ron Deera	• July 26, 2018
Star Wars Darth Vader Teapot Set from ThinkGeek
Q30 Electric Yacht: Quiet and Powerful Motorboat
Blackberry Signs Agreement With Jaguar Land Rover For Collaborative Supply
Luke Joye	• March 22, 2018


We've all heard that golf is a good walk spoiled, but for one Massachusetts couple, the game was a conduit into their romantic affair. John and Kelly Packowski met at a putt-putt course as teenagers in 1985, a date John told a CBS Boston affiliate that was love at first sight. "We saw each other across the golf course and started talking," he said. "And the rest is history. I was on the windmill, and she was on the moon part, and we sort of saw each other across the golf course." The two returned to Route One Mini Golf Course in Saugus every year on their anniversary to commemorate their affection.
Alas, the putt-putt recently went under, putting an end to the Packowski's annual soiree. So John did the next best thing: he purchased an oversized golf ball from the course and gave it to Kelly as a gift on their 25th wedding anniversary.
The couple has a small green in their backyard, which will house their souvenir.


text:
Tory Lanez Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
By City News Service Nov 18, 2020
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Tory Lanez, who allegedly fired shots that wounded fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion while they were inside an SUV in the Hollywood Hills, pleaded not guilty today to felony assault and gun charges.
Lanez -- who last month implied his innocence by posting on Twitter that "the truth will come to light'' -- was charged Oct. 8 with one felony count each of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle.
The 28-year-old Canadian rapper, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, is also facing allegations that he personally used a firearm and inflicted great bodily injury and could be sentenced to up to 22 years and eight months in state prison if convicted as charged, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
"I have all faith in God to show that ... love to all my fans and people that have stayed true to me & know my heart ... a charge is not a conviction,'' he previously posted on Twitter.
In a video posted on Instagram Live following the July 12 shooting, Megan Thee Stallion said, "... Tory shot me. You shot me and you got your publicist and your people ... lying... Stop lying.''
She said police officers drove her to a hospital, where she underwent surgery to remove the bullets, and added she was "incredibly grateful to be alive.''
In an op-ed published in the New York Times, she wrote that she was "recently the victim of an act of violence by a man'' and that she was initially silent about what had happened "out of fear for myself and my friends.''
"Even as a victim, I have been met with skepticism and judgment,'' she wrote. "The way people have publicly questioned and debated whether I played a role in my own violent assault proves that my fears about discussing what happened were, unfortunately, warranted.''
At a court hearing last month, Lanez was ordered to stay away from her.
The criminal complaint identifies the victim only as "Megan P.''; the 25-year-old rapper's real name is Megan Pete.
The District Attorney's Office, without fully identifying the victim, said Lanez got into an argument with a female friend while riding in an SUV and alleged that he fired several shots at her feet as she left the vehicle.
The Houston native, who was the musical guest during the season premiere of "Saturday Night Live'' on Oct. 3, gained fame in part through freestyling videos shared widely on Instagram. Her song "Savage'' went viral this year on TikTok and topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in May, while her provocative collaboration with Cardi B on "WAP'' garnered her more attention.
Lanez recently released his fifth album "Daystar,'' using multiple tracks to address the accusations. In one song he raps, "How the f--- you get shot in your foot ... don't hit no bones or tendons?''
Lanez' songs have also focused on those lining up against him, which includes other rappers and Los Angeles Lakers guard J.R. Smith, who posted on Instagram in August, "This clown shoots a female an y'all listening to his music like its ok!''
During a radio interview in Chicago, Oakland artist Kehlani announced that she would remove Lanez' verse from "Can I.''
"As someone with a large platform, as someone that people look up to, as a woman that makes other women feel safe and empowered, people were asking me, `Are you gonna keep somebody on it who doesn't necessarily make us feel safe or empowered as a woman?''' she was quoted as saying by Uproxx, a website owned by Warner Music Group, which reps Kehlani.
In a video of "In The Air'' posted to Twitter last month, Lanez addressed broader social justice issues and also focused on his personal plight.
"What do you do when in court lawyers is tellin' you not to talk and as soon as you don't, you playin' the villain for it?'' Lanez raps.
Toward the end of the track, the rapper thanks God, saying, "He's using Megan as a vessel and a test of faith.''


A selection of my work will be on display at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre from February to mid March. Chicago's oldest continuously operated off-loop theatre, the Athenaeum Theatre is a beautiful building located in the Lakeview neighborhood on the north side. An Sunday afternoon reception is being for mid-February, and I will make an announcement when the details are settled.
Framed prints are available for sale, and unframed matted prints will be available at the reception.
The prints are currently hanging in the gallery on the main floor behind the box office. From the main doors head up the stairs and the box office is to your right. The entrance to the gallery is just around the corner, but before the main doors to the theatre floor.


I spent about an hour on this-Conte crayons on Canson Mi-Tentes paper. It was harder than I thought but architecture was never my strongpoint.
I'm also trying to get the quilted pattern out of my drawings, with little success.
It's lovely Dana:) By quilting do you mean the texture of the paper??? If so I think it adds to this piece.
the brightness and smoothness! Looks nice!
I love the way that came out. That paper gives it some great texture.
I like what you've done w/ this one-the 'quilted look' suits this very well-I like how everything is just suggested and not drawn in detail...maybe the quilted thing comes from the paper you use?
OK so you guys made me feel better. I'm glad I posted.
Me again....I like the quilted look with this piece but if you don't like it, you can always use the smooth backside, it surprizes me how much pastel the backside holds even though it doesn't seem to have tooth at all.
I did a portrait with it and it held pastels very nicely.(for me it did well) It's too big to scan though without clipping the sides of the head.
Anyway, Canson mi-tientes is all I use for pastels, and now prefer the backside for portraits.
I find a lot of times I have to get the right viewing point on something I've done before I end up liking it. Look at it close, step back a few feet, then step across the room and look at it. I think this piece reminds me of one of those "dot dot Serat" paintings, that once you look up close, you see everything that went into making it, and when you step back you see the bigger picture. I think it really works well!
I'm with everyone else...the texture of the paper really adds something to the drawing.
This was a hard one to pick....I liked the reference photo, but way too many lines and angle to get just right!!!
I really like what you have done...and Ivy's right, this is a knockout from a bit of a distance!
Thanks all for your lovely comments and encouragement.
Debs, thanks for the suggestion on the paper. I'm trying the other side of the same paper I used here for another project this weekend. We'll see how it goes.
Ariadne, thanks for the comments. You picked up on my favorite part of the original photo-the awnings. The way they stood out against the red brick was the whole reason I wanted to do this one but I'd forgotten about it. It's amazing that a viewer can pick up on the motivation behind a picture even if the artist forgot.
Ivy, you are so right. When I work at my drawing table I tend to step back and look at my work from a distance. That's why I was so shocked when I first saw it on the computer! It was too close.
My teacher made us do these before every long drawing. We cursed at her at first but I do them all the time now.
Can't wait to see what everybody does next week!
If you don't like the quilty look of the paper (which, may I say, doesn't detract from this picture at all) you could do a thin undercoat in different colors and rub it in to the paper. The texture will still be there but it won't be all the same color because different parts will have different underpaintings.
Nice drawing, and the Sharpie thing is a good idea which I will now try to use as well. Thanks.
thanks for the tip, sundiver. I'll try it. I'm assuming you mean pastels and not a wet wash?
I join in and agree - the texture adds a lot and it does look great and much more interesting than the original ref pic!!!
I love the "solidness" in this piece. I think that the tooth works well in this piece, especially if viewed from a normal viewing distance.
Oh - this is lovely DanaT.
I think the texture of the paper gives a great atmospheric effect.
The texture works for me. And, it looks super viewed from a few feet away so that one can see the shapes better. I really like this one.


Friday, April 16, is the last day to take advantage of the $100 early-registration for one of the top glass and optical materials conferences going on in the world in 2010. ACerS' Glass & Optical Materials Division has organized a great program for May 16-20 in Corning, N.Y., that promises to cover all the best in science and technology coming out of industry, government labs and academia.
Organizers say the schedule of symposia will emphasize interdisciplinary studies incorporating physics, chemistry, materials science, mathematics and engineering.
Glasses for energy and environmental applications.
Glasses for medicine and biotechnology.
Photoinduced structural change in glass.
The meeting web page has more information on registration fees, hotel rooms and preliminary program, plus details on related special workshops, short courses and Corning Glass Museum tours.


text:
Pam Randhawa
Pam Randhawa has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare and life sciences industries. Having served as a founder and worked in executive management, business development, product management, marketing and consulting, Pam is uniquely qualified to set corporate direction, guide product evolution and grow successful businesses. Prior to founding Empiriko, Pam served as VP of Strategic Development at Sermo, the largest Physician Online Community in the US, where she was responsible for identifying and developing new markets in the areas of clinical development, analytics and international expansion. Before joining Sermo, she served as VP of Global Marketing at Phase Forward (acquired by Oracle), a leader in Electronic Data Capture (EDC), management and safety, where she was responsible for the planning and execution of the company's global marketing strategy. Previously, Pam was Director of Analytical Development at McKesson Corporation, where she effectively developed healthcare products that leveraged healthcare longitudinal data to assess the effectiveness of various therapies, disease severity, healthcare costs, and quality of care provided to healthcare plan members. She also served as an independent consultant to the State of Ohio, Department of Health, where she led a statewide taskforce focusing on the Health Status of Ohioans for the State Health Plan, and developed a 5-point plan to improve public health in Ohio. Pam is also a co-founder of AgroGreen Biofuels, an alternative biofuels technology company that produces alkanols (ethanol, butanol, octanol) from plant waste, and MedSilico, a healthcare technology company. Pam holds a Bachelors Degree in economics from the University of Rajasthan, India, and a Masters Degree in public management from Carnegie-Mellon University. She also served on the MIT blackjack team (basis for the movie "21") as a player (card counter) and an investor.


One week in the books, a whole bunch more to go!
A whole bunch more to go.
I emphasize this because it's important to remember that this cross season is a marathon, not a sprint, and if you blast out of the gates with a full-tilt effort, you aren't likely to have anything left at the end. Heck, in the middle.
In other words, don't risk throwing your whole season away by killing yourself in July.
Yes, we're doing some hard efforts right now.
But when we do so, we need to take the time to properly recover from them, giving our bodies the time to actually recover and improve.
~ by crosssports on July 24, 2017.


This week's activation will give you the opportunity to apply and practice what you have been learning about personal prophetic ministry. Before we describe the exercise, let's review what we have been learning (or why we can expect God to meet us in this and make us successful in this type of ministry).
When we have given our lives to Christ, the Bible becomes our, "Book of Directions." It becomes our road map. Follow it and we will have salvation, healing, prosperity, victory... etc... etc. In Ephesians 1:18, Paul prays that "our eyes of understanding" be opened. James 1:22 tells us to not only be "hearers" of the Word, but "doers" of the Word. The New International Version Bible says "Do what it says." It is important to listen and know what God says, but is much more important to obey, to do what it says.
We have learned that we are to "covet earnestly" the best gifts (1 Corinthians 12:31) and to "covet to prophesy" (1 Corinthians 14:39). We also learned in 1 Tim. 4:14 that we are not to "neglect our gifts."
God has given us "spiritual gifts" so he can communicate with us. In Romans 12:6, Paul speaks of prophecy and faith. They go hand in hand. We have been building faith these past five weeks, as well as learning different ways that God communicates with us.
We have covered one on one prophetic praying, learning that God speaks through us for the benefit of others through prayer. We have learned that we can write the thoughts of God for ourselves or for others. We have witnessed that God can and does speak through one on one sharing, through group sharing, and through group words of knowledge, as well as corporate words.
This weeks activation is named "volunteer". We will need one person in your group who is willing to be "practiced on", and by doing so, receive a blessing. All other group members will pray, tune in to God and believe for a word, a thought, or a picture for the person volunteering, and then be willing to step out in faith and share what they have received.
This weeks activation will allow each group to tune into any area of the volunteers life, from ministry, future ministry, home and/or personal life, etc. This type of exercise gives each group member an opportunity to share their thought, picture, or word from God.
Not only will we be fulfilling God's desire to communicate, but also we will hear a wide variety of words that can be given to one person. This in turn helps us to gain understanding of the unlimited ways in which God chooses to share.
Once Again We Will Hear And Share.
We will bless one of our group members because of the Holy Spirit within us. We are leaning on and trusting in God's grace.
1 Corinthians 12:11 "All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he gives them to each one, just as he determines."
1 Peter 1:10 "Of which salvation the prophets have enquired and searched diligently, who prophesied of the grace that should come unto you"
Who wishes to volunteer for this activation? Who is willing to let others practice on them, and in turn receive a blessing?
The volunteer will receive ministry. The other group members will all tune in and receive, then give their thoughts and compare theirs with the others given.
This exercise should be repeated at least twice so that the volunteer also gets an opportunity to receive and deliver a word (or thought or picture as well as to receive them).
Now we are about to step out in faith and tune into God to receive a "Word of Knowledge," or a "Word of Wisdom," that will encourage, exhort, or edify, as well as refresh our brother or sister.
It is important that you share what God has given you.
No matter how foolish or silly you think it is.... SHARE IT, do NOT try to interpret it!
It may seem foolish to you, but as you share, you will see how it falls in line and/or blends in with what God has shown another group member.
Remember, it is NOT for you but for the one who volunteered.
Dear Lord, In the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, I come before your throne. I believe that Christ lives within me, and that I am washed by the blood. Not in part, but in my whole being. I now bring every thought of my mind and soul into captivity to the mind of Christ within. I will gladly and openly share all that Christ shares with me. I will not doubt, nor question it. I am willing to give. I am a believer, and expect to receive. I thank you Lord, for giving me a thought from the throne. Amen.
The purpose of this short and specific prayer is to bind any hindering or religious spirits, and to release faith and anointing. Use whatever words you desire, but it does not have to be long and involved.
Pray for 30-60 seconds quietly in the Spirit (or in English) to invite God to come and use you. This stirs us up Spiritually (1 Corinthians 14:14 and 2 Tim. 1:6).
Believe that you will receive from the Lord.
Go silent, look inside, see and hear. Tune in to what God desires to share with you.
for the scope of these exercises, negative, harsh, corrective or directive words are strictly off limits. If you get one of these types of words, then go back to the Lord and ask Him to give you a different word instead.
Who wants to share first?
Take turns sharing the word or thought or picture that the Lord gives you. Try to refrain from long words so all will have time to share.
If you are doing a live activation group, then you might want to consider tape recording the words and giving the tape to the volunteer at the end of the exercise. This could prove a real blessing for them.
A time for encouragement and to take a quick survey.
Did you relate to any of these words?
Were you blessed or encouraged?
Do you believe the Lord spoke to you through this group of believers?
Did you have something similar to someone else's word?
Did you think you heard... but weren't sure?
Select a new volunteer and repeat steps 10 - 14 with the new volunteer. If time permits, do it with a third (or even a forth) volunteer.
If you are tape recording the word, then you already have the record of the word.. either give the tape to the volunteer or make a copy of the tape for the volunteer.
Otherwise, write out or print out the words that you received if you were the volunteer.


text:
By Dave Gonigam
Another ethanol casualty
Here's another casualty of the ethanol ripoff, even if the word "ethanol" makes no appearance in this Wall Street Journal article:
Dean Foods Co. said record dairy prices are forcing it to slash guidance and trim its work force to deal with what it called an "extreme commodity environment"…
The company plans to eliminate 600 to 700 jobs, between 2% and 3% of its 26,000-strong work force. The company said it plans to record a third-quarter charge on the restructuring.
"This is by far the most difficult operating environment in the history of the company," Chairman and Chief Executive Gregg Engles said in a prepared statement. "2007 results have been well short of our expectations."
Dean said it's in a vice between dairy producers demanding higher compensation and consumers who have cut consumption in response to higher retail prices.
That vise could just as easily be described as the "ethanol squeeze." Dairy producers are demanding higher compensation because ethanol has driven up the price of their feed corn… and consumers are cutting consumption in part because ethanol has driven up the price of all corn-driven foodstuffs. What a swindle.
5 Things To Watch For
By Craig Wilson Posted October 31, 2016
Break through the financial news media cloud with our highlighted stories focused on gold, central banks, electoral impact on the markets and more…
About Dave Gonigam:
Dave Gonigam has been managing editor of The 5 Min. Forecast since September 2010. Before joining the research and writing team at Agora Financial in 2007, he worked for 20 years as an Emmy award-winning television news producer.
View All Articles Sign Up Today


text:
Thanks to you… Denise has been given a life-changing gift this holiday season.
"The Rescue Mission gave me a safe place to heal."
As a child, Denise was always a daddy's girl. But when her father remarried, she felt cast aside. "My stepmom and I never saw eye to eye. But my dad's life was with his new wife, so whatever she said went."
His rejection of her broke Denise's heart and, when she was 17, she ran away from home. But things went from bad to worse. She was sexually assaulted and didn't know how to cope with her fear and shame, so she began numbing her pain with drugs.
For 27 years, Denise struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. But along the way, she started a family, and it was her love for her children that finally drove her to reach out to the Rescue Mission for help. "I knew if I didn't quit drinking, I was going to die. I owed it to myself and my kids to try."
Denise entered our Women's Discipleship Program, where chapel services and Bible studies strengthened her faith. "I've always believed in God, but I didn't always listen to Him," she says. "Now, I talk to God before I make every decision."
"God's hand is on my life."
Our counselors have helped Denise find emotional healing and develop healthy coping skills, as well. "I'm learning to forgive myself," she says. "I can't take back what's happened, but I can change my behavior and move forward in a different way."
Denise is now studying medical billing and is engaged to be married. After graduation, she and her new husband plan to buy a home for their family. "I have a career and a stable, loving, godly relationship. And my kids have their mom back. They're ecstatic."
It's going to be a holiday season filled with joy for Denise and her family – and she is so grateful to you for this wonderful gift of a new life. "The Rescue Mission gave me a safe place to heal. They saved my life and gave me a fresh start."
Help other people like Denise…
Denise's story of hope and healing is inspiring. Our long-term recovery programs exist to help other men and women find healing. Will you help provide this help to others?


text:
Q: How to use Enzyme Shallow with Jest snapshots I'm trying to use shallow from enzyme and also use snapshots from jest together.
The problem I'm facing is that I need to change something from the state using setState() from enzyme and then match the result with the snapshot.
See the code of my component:
....

getPrevProduct = () => {
  const key = this.state.indexCurrent > 0 &&
   this.productsKeys[this.state.indexCurrent - 1];

  let product = null;

  if (key) {
    product = this.props.products[key];
  }

  return product;
}

renderPrev = () => this.getPrevProduct() && <PrevButton />;

render() {
  return (

      ...
      {this.renderPrev()}
      ...

  )
}

The previous code checks if the product, passed from props in the currentIndex, exists.
That's why I need Enzyme to change the state. Then, if it matches, <PrevButton /> has to be rendered.
This test is when I want to match the component with the snapshot:
const nextProps = {
  products: {
    test: 'test'
  }
};

const tree = create(<Component nextProps={nextProps} />).toJSON();

expect(tree).toMatchSnapshot();

But I need to change the state. How I can do that? This doesn't work:
it('should render component with prev button', () => {
  const nextProps = {
    products: {
      test: 'test'
    }
  };
  const instance = shallow(<Component nextProps={nextProps} />).instance()

  instance.setState({
    indexCurrent: 1
  });

  const tree = create(<Component nextProps={nextProps} />).toJSON();

  expect(tree).toMatchSnapshot();
});

I also tried to save the declaration of the component into a variable like the next uncompleted code and use it in shallow and create:
const component = <Component nextProps={nextProps} />;

 shallow(component).instance()).instance()
 create(component).toJSON()`

I also tried with no luck enzyme-to-json.
What would you do?

A: Probably, its not the way enzyme-to-json is supposed to be used. Try this way :
import { shallowToJson  } from 'enzyme-to-json';
import { shallow } from 'enzyme';

and then in your test :
const wrapper = shallow(<Component />);
expect(shallowToJson(wrapper)).toMatchSnapshot();

A: Install enzyme-to-json
npm install --save-dev enzyme-to-json

Update your jest config:
"jest": {
  "snapshotSerializers": [
    "enzyme-to-json/serializer"
  ]
}

Test
it('works', () => {
  const wrapper = shallow(<MyComponent />)
  expect(wrapper).toMatchSnapshot()
})

Original: https://devhints.io/enzyme#installing

A: After trial and error, I found that enzyme has a method, not documented (or I didn't find it) called getRenderOutput.
That method return the component in JSON format so I can do that:
it('should render component with prev button', () => {
  const nextProps = {
    products: {
      test: 'test'
    }
  };
  const render = shallow(mockComponent(nextProps))
  const instance = render.instance();

  instance.setState({
    indexCurrent: 1
  });

  const tree = render.renderer.getRenderOutput();

  expect(tree).toMatchSnapshot();
});

That's how I can use snapshots from Jest with enzyme.
The only problem with getRenderOutput is that if I put a console log, it will be printed twice. That's because instance() and getRenderOutput(), both fires the test.
This is the output of the snapshot:
exports[`ProductNavigator should render component with prev button 1`] = `

    <FloatingActionButton
      className="NavigatorButton left"
      onTouchTap={[Function]}
      secondary={true}
    >
      <KeyboardArrowLeft />
    </FloatingActionButton>

`;

If someone knows a better way to do that, please, add a comment.
Thanks!


Email marketing is one of the most trusted and cost-effective methods for growing your business' customer base. Business Tech Pro delivers unparalleled customer engagement while increasing your brand's awareness, allowing you to dominate competitors.
As a preferred vendor for MailChimp, the leader in the email marketing industry, we come equipped with the most advanced tools of the trade. Business Tech Pro utilizes our expert creative team to decipher actionable analytics from your user base, producing a truly rewarding solution.
Email marketing is a direct pathway to stay in contact with your customers and deliver promotional information to your target audience. Business Tech Pro offers comprehensive email marketing services that combine our team's extensive technical knowledge with beautiful design, engaging content, and marketing expertise to ensure your message is received, opened, and engaged.
Business Tech Pro's winning combination of speed, ease of use, affordability, and effectiveness work together to make our email marketing services the perfect solution for any size of business.
Up-Sell and Cross-Sell Products, Services, and Solutions – Create a series of messages and auto-responders that instantly follow up with appealing offers from your business.
Encourage Online and Offline Purchases – A recent online marketing summit noted that people who buy products marketed through email spend 138% more than those who do not receive email offers.
Generate Repeat Sales – Generate up to four times more profit. Email increases repeat purchase frequency from your existing clients.
Gain Insight & Valuable Feedback – Consumer engagement goes both ways. Use email campaigns to appear accessible, request consumer feedback, and strengthen consumer relationships by encouraging trust and reinforcing brand loyalty.
Acquire New Customers – Email helps generate immediate conversions such as sales, downloads, inquiries, and sign-ups from new customers.


Lace up in street style straight from 1993. These retro running-inspired shoes get a modern-day makeover with an extra-thick midsole for added height. The layered upper mixes soft faux suede with fabric to create a textured look. Pops of color add some flash. Gigi's style and color palette bring this classic model to the next level while paying homage to Reebok's heritage.


text:
Karin Ingrid Winslow Bio, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Nationality, Social Media, Height
Who is Karin Ingrid Winslow?
Karin Ingrid Winslow: Bio, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education
Status of the Relationship
Net Worth and Social Media
Karin Winslow is a well-known American actress, partner, and mother. Karin Winslow is best known for being the wife of Lana Wachowski, an American actress, and singer.
Karin Winslow was born in Connecticut, United States, on December 15, 1967. Sagittarius is her zodiac sign. Karin Ingrid Winslow is her real name, and Ilsa Strix is her nickname.
She grew up in a Caucasian household. However, the actress has kept her father's and mother's names hidden from the public eye. It appears that the 53-year-old actress wishes to keep her personal life out of the spotlight. Ilsa, on the other hand, is a Christian.
Moving on to her educational background, she graduated from a local private school with a high school diploma. She hasn't divulged any of her academic credentials.
More Facts of Karin Winslow
Karin Ingrid Winslow
Leo, Aquarius
Celebrity Partner
The United States.
6 feet 1 inch (1.85m)
Lana Wachowski.
Buck Angel
Connecticut,
Karin Winslow is a well-known actress from the United States. She did not, however, appear in any big-budget films. In 2006, she made her Hollywood debut in Demon Familiars.
The Wachowskis, Lana Wachowski, and her sister Lilly Wachowski, are the creative minds behind innovative films such as The Matrix in 1999 and Cloud Atlas in 2000. Wachowski was born and raised in Chicago, the daughter of a nurse and a Polish businessman.
Lilly, her sister, and she had a close creative relationship. The twins started a construction company and wrote scripts after dropping out of college. Assassins, their 1995 screenplay, was optioned by Wanger Bros. to be made into a film. The Wachowskis then concentrated completely on their film careers.
Lana talked about her transgender experience in interviews for Cloud Atlas and in her acceptance speech for the Human Rights Campaign's Visibility Award in 2012, giving up her much-loved anonymity out of a sense of obligation.
Lana is a voracious reader who adores comic books and daydreams about amazing worlds. The film 2001: A Space Odyssey by Stanley Kubrick inspired her to write Cloud Atlas (1968).
Moving on to Karin's romantic life, she is well-known for being the partner of American director and filmmaker Lana Wachowski. The couple started dating in 2006 after meeting for the first time. In addition, the couple marries in 2009.
Similarly, she was married to Buck Angel, her ex-husband. Jake Miller is his true name. In 1998, the pair married in a private ceremony in front of their family and close friends. However, they divorced later in 2001 due to various personal problems.
Lana's story parallels Karin's in that she was married and then divorced. In 1993, Lana Bloom married Thea Bloom. On the outside, their couple appeared to be fantastic, but it was anything but on the inside.
The two have been seen together at several award shows and events. The couple began living apart in early 2002 and filed for divorce. The lawsuit was settled by the end of 2002.
When it comes to bodily measurements, Winslow has a well-shaped and well-kept physique. She is a tall woman, at around 5 feet and 11 inches tall. Similarly, she is roughly 60 kg (132 lbs) in weight. Apart from that, no information about Karin's body measurements is accessible.
In terms of social media availability, Karin Winslow is not active on any of the platforms. She hasn't set up an account on any of the major social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Furthermore, if she starts a social media account, we will notify you about it.
Winslow has also amassed a sizable fortune as a result of her work. She has, however, maintained her source of money, annual wage, and annual income hidden from the public eye. Her net worth is estimated to be approximately $1 million, according to sources.
Categories People Tags celebrity partner, Karin Ingrid Winslow Bio, Karin Ingrid Winslow Net Worth
Mikee Morada Bio, Age, Net Worth, Relationship, Nationality, Social Media, Height


text:
FoNR TALK Newport History of Newport RFC
History of Newport RFC
Snelling Sevens
Laurence (Laurie) Thomas David Daniel
Fullback, Wing
5th March 1942, Pontypool (Wales)
Born Pontypool 5th March 1942. Joined from Pontypool in 1969/70 scoring 166pts. In 1970/1 set club record of 281 pts beating Keith Jarrett?s record. He scored 30 tries in 1971/2 (two less than post war record held by John Lane in 1951/2) and set then club record of 305pts in season. One cap vs Scotland on 7 Feb 1970 and scored try and conv but then dropped. Played 1969-1972 scoring 756 pts. Also set a club record when he scored 32 pts v?s Cwmlynfell in WRU Cup in 1971. Joined Ebbw Vale in 1972. Set club records for Pontypool, Newport and Ebbw Vale. Played 109 games for Newport scoring 95p, 121c and 66t for total of 756 pts.
© 2003-2017, Friends of Newport Rugby Trust


text:
De Klein-Baarzandepolder is een polder tussen Breskens en Schoondijke, behorend tot de Baarzandepolders.

De polder werd, na de inundatie van 1583, bedijkt in 1639. Het is een langgerekte polder van 81 ha die begrensd wordt door de Buyzenpolderdijk en de Middendijk. Aan de westrand van de polder ligt de buurtschap Kruisdijk.

Polder in Sluis

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Leisure methods are bodily strategies used to relieve stress. The knowledge under will be used to optimize the content material and make advertisements across the network extra relevant to you. The Florida Department of Health works to guard, promote & enhance the health of all folks in Florida through built-in state, county, & community efforts.
EPA researchers are working to determine and characterize human well being impacts related to environmental exposures to help communities and determination makers to enhance public health, particularly for vulnerable groups reminiscent of kids, the elderly and the socioeconomically disadvantaged.


Researchers, at the University of Houston, are designing, implementing and studying a curriculum that prepares preservice, elementary teachers for equitable teaching of mathematics. The program increases the mathematical knowledge of preservice teachers and helps them recognize and implement equitable instruction. The preservice teachers are learning to recognize equitable practices by using the Mathematical Quality and Equity Observation Protocol (MQE) to assess teaching as viewed in video cases. The program includes mini courses of one hour that are spread throughout the program, ending just prior to student teaching.
Building on prior NSF-funded research, the researchers are investigating ways to help preservice teachers of mathematics at the elementary level to learn the mathematics needed for teaching and how to provide equitable instruction that encourages all students to share their mathematical thinking. Based on data collected in this exploratory study, researchers will revise the MQE and improve the validity and reliability of the instrument. They are also developing ways to use the MQE for both assessment and for instruction.
The materials, curriculum, and model produced by this project are helping elementary teachers learn important mathematics and learn to teach that mathematics in an equitable way. Although the model includes mini courses that are taught throughout the program, the materials can easily be adapted to a longer, traditional course for preservice teachers. The revisions of the MQE are producing an observational protocol that has the potential to vastly improve the way researchers study teachers' instructional practices.
This project was previously funded under award #1222843.


text:
What is Panespol?
Simple and quick assembly
Panespol today
Home > What is Panespol?
In a world that limits most brand communication to the virtual environment, the value of physical space in providing a truly differential experience has grown. For decades, our team has been perfecting systems that facilitate the creation of these spaces: places that convey values and sensations that brands can customize and update season by season. Direct, changing and immersive experiences where the client finds a unique opportunity to experience the brand first hand.
To achieve this we have learned how to adapt to the needs of each project. To win the battle against time with short-cuts between the imagination and reality. Providing the creators of spaces with practical solutions that optimize their potential without giving up on compliance with regulations, deadlines and requirements. This has needed drive, technology and innovation. But also understanding to what extent the needs of brands, architects, decorators and interior designers have evolved. It is they who, project after project, give us the keys that enable us to move forward. Those who pose the biggest challenges help us grow the most.
PANESPOL Brand SpaceMakers
Panespol, in 3 minutes
The company Panespol was set up in 2002. The offices and main factory are in Alcoy (Alicante), Spain. The company pioneered the development of, and patented, formulas based on top-quality synthetic polymer coatings and decorative panel systems that are easy to install. It has become a regular supplier to designers, architects and interior designers of top international chains such as Burger King, Inditex, Salomon, L'Oréal, Desigual, Harrods and Ikea, among others.
Ver más+
We were the first company to create polyurethane coverings. The proof of this is in our patents, which demonstrate our claim, as well as the major clients who trust us. These are the credentials that make our products the most widely recognized in the sector, under a brand that we proudly defend.
We constantly invest in research and development to keep up with the most avant-garde trends. We extend our catalogue by adding new materials and finishes into our production that enable us to constantly expand our range for our clients. We are also sensitive to the need for the creation of recycled products.
We support you throughout the process, because we understand that our product requires an unbeatable service. We like to work side by side with our clients from the first contact to the after-sales service, embracing the challenge of complying with the strict delivery deadlines set by the sector.
Our materials comply with international fire safety standards for architecture and retail projects, both indoors and outdoors. Our panels are fireproof, non-toxic, chemically inert, stable, and resistant to acids, salt water and industrial gases. They also do not rot or disintegrate.
See more+
Clients who trust in PANESPOL
Panespol has been successful from its early days, from 2002, when we positioned ourselves as one of the leading companies in the home improvement sector. We continue to evolve, facing new challenges in the contract and retail sectors and we are one of the leading supplier companies for top brands.
Do you want to make your project into something unique? Contact us and let us give you the best solution in decoration systems. Contact us
High-density polyurethane decorative panels


text:
Le Dornier Do H Falke (faucon) est un avion militaire de chasse allemand de l'entre-deux-guerres construit à seulement cinq exemplaires. L'un d'eux fut construit sous licence aux États-Unis en tant que Wright WP-1.

Historique

Développement
C'est au début de l'année 1922 que l'avionneur allemand Dornier décida de concevoir un avion de chasse monomoteur destiné à l'exportation. En effet en vertu du traité de Versailles signé trois ans plus tôt l'industrie aéronautique allemande n'avait plus le droit de concevoir d'avion militaire pour ses propres besoins. Claudius Dornier se rapprocha du motoriste français Hispano-Suiza afin que celui-ci lui fournisse un propulseur idoine, l'Hispano-Suiza V8. De même il se tourna vers une autre entreprise française, la société Lamblin, qui devait lui fournir des radiateurs.
Finalement l'assemblage du prototype fut assez rapide puisque son premier vol eut lieu le .
Il reçut la désignation de Dornier Do H Falke.

L'année suivante c'est en Italie à Marina di Pisa que Dornier fit évoluer son Do H sous la forme d'un hydravion à flotteurs désigné See-Falke (faucon des mers) et propulsé par un moteur Bayerische Motoren Werke  de 350 chevaux. Outre le prototype un second exemplaire fut produit à la demande du Japon et vendu à l'avionneur Kawasaki.

Wright WP-1
En 1923 l'avionneur américain Wright Aeronautical Company importa un Do H Falke démonté et convoyé par cargo. Le constructeur comptait proposer le monomoteur à l'US Navy qui recherchait alors un nouvel avion de chasse. Il fut officiellement présenté à l'aéronavale américaine sous la désignation de Wright WP-1. Il se retrouva opposé en compétition au Naval Aircraft Factory TS qui fut sélectionné.
Le Wright WP-1 termina sa carrière comme avion de servitude pour le compte du constructeur, puis après 1929 et la mutation de celui en Curtiss-Wright Corporation il fut employé pour divers essais moteur au sol. Le Wright WP-1 fut finalement envoyé à la ferraille en 1931.

Aspects techniques

Description
Le Dornier Do H Falke se présente sous la forme d'un avion monomoteur monoplan de type parasol de construction mixte bois et métal. Destiné aux missions de chasse il possède en guise d'armement deux mitrailleuses synchronisées de calibre  tirant vers l'avant. Par ailleurs l'avion possède un train d'atterrissage classique fixe. Le pilote prend place dans un cockpit à ciel ouvert situé à l'arrière de la voilure.

Versions
 Dornier Do H Falke : Désignation générale de la famille d'avions, construite au total à cinq exemplaires.
 Dornier Do H See Falke : Désignation d'une sous-version à flotteurs, construite à deux exemplaires.
 Wright WP-1 : Désignation d'une version destinée à l'aéronavale américaine et construite localement sous licence à un seul exemplaire.

Sources & références

Sources bibliographiques
 .
 .
 .

Références

Avion militaire de l'entre-deux-guerres
Avion militaire allemand
Avion de chasse de l'US Navy
Avion à hélices
Avion monomoteur
Do H Falke
Premier vol en 1922
Avion à ailes parasol


I'm trying to test out the sample sketches that came with the alphafive library, and encountered error compiling.
Am I missing a library or something? I've just followed the instructions on wiki... I would appreciate any help!
Hmm. I just tested all of the sample code, and I don't get that error.
Which version of Arduino are you using?
Please let me know if that fixes it.
Wow, thanks, that fixed it, but I've realized that my Arduino is 1.0, which was probably why this happened.
I have updated Arduino to 1.0.3, and rolled back to the origianal alphafive.cpp, it works perfect, too.
Perhaps you could try replacing your Time library and then restarting, in case something has gone wrong with it, or it's an older version. If you're getting the exact same error-- indicating that the Time library is not installed --there has to be something wrong with that library or its installation.


text:
Mount Mulanje
Zomba Plateau
Malawi Honeymoons
Malawi Family Holidays
Mount Mulanje Holidays
An imposing massif of sheer granite cliffs, Mount Mulanje rises 3000m above the surrounding plains below as one of Malawi's most impressive sights. Known as the 'Island in the Sky' by locals, on a hazy day it's easy to see why. As the mist rises it envelops the mountain, leaving only the peak which seemingly floats high above the ground. It's one of the country's more unique sights and a worthy excuse to take out the camera and capture the moment.
Hikes up to the 3,000m peak of Mount Mulanje
Breathtaking scenery of waterfalls and valleys
Booming tea industry in the surrounding area
Fishing in River Lichenya
Tiny antelope the klipspringer and vibrant birdlife
With holidays to Mount Mulanje discover dense green forest that carpets the mountain's gaping valleys while the rivers that fall from its cliffs create spectacular waterfalls. Driving around the foot of Mulanje is a good way to take in the massif, which encompasses around 600sq km, although climbing it and hikes through the forests are perhaps the best ways to get in touch with the mountain. While reaching Mulanje's highest point, Sapitwa, may be a challenge to the novice climber, there are plenty of easily reached peaks to attempt that are just as much fun.
The mountain is home to a number of different wildlife species, including the tiny klipspringer antelope and cheeky vervet monkeys. Birding is also prolific with kestrels, white-necked ravens, black eagles and buzzards to be seen.
There's plenty of wildlife on the mountain too - klipspringers, vervet monkeys and rock hyraxes are all seen regularly, and birdlife includes black eagles, buzzards and kestrels. The River Lichenya falls down Mulanje's south-west slopes and is abundant with trout - something visitors can benefit from with fishing on offer.
The hinterland of the mountain is awash with tea estates, an industry which is currently booming in the area. The estates are excellent bases for exploring Mulanje and it can be interesting to stay on one, with the Lujeri Tea Estate and Huntingdon House good options to consider.
Our favourite Mount Mulanje accommodations
Huntingdon House
Scenic Tour of Malawi $5,800 pp
View accommodation
Selected Mount Mulanje Tours
Our favourite itineraries, showcasing the best of Mount Mulanje
Scenic Tour of Malawi
Lake Malawi, Liwonde National Park, Mount Mulanje, Zomba Plateau


Two sites that are actively cataloging failed crypto projects, Coinopsy and DeadCoins, have found that over a 1,000 projects have failed so far in 2018. The projects range from true abandonware to outright scams and include BRIG, a scam by two "brothers," Jack and Jay Brig, and Titanium, a project that ended in an SEC investigation.
Obviously any new set of institutions must create their own sets of rules and that is exactly what is happening in the blockchain world. But when faced with the potential for massive token fundraising, bigger problems arise. While everyone expects startups to fail, the sheer amount of cash flooding these projects is a big problem. When a startup has too much fuel too quickly the resulting conflagration ends up consuming both the company and the founders and there is little help for the investors.