There are two sections on the Lower Kern, the Jungle Run, which is a Class II-III (at normal flows), 8 mile section that begins just below Lake Isabella and ends at Miracle Hot Springs. Commercial rafting trips often combine the Jungle Run with the Miracle to Democrat run, to make a 20 mile 2-day trip. The 12 mile Miracle to Democrat section has numerous Class III-IV rapids and a Class V+ portage. The Class IV rapids begin just a mile below Miracle Hot Springs, with White Maiden, followed by Sundown Falls, Silver Staircase, and Deadman's Curve. The portage, called Royal Flush, is about a mile below Dead Man's Curve and just below the Class III False Flush. After the highway 178 bridge, the Lower Kern picks up again with Surprise, Hari Kari, Horseshoe Falls, Sidewinder, and Pinball.
The Lower Kern at high water (above 2500 cfs) is extremely fun, but it is also a step up from normal flows with big Class IV+ and some Class V rapids. In the spring, when the dam spills, the water levels get higher. It can make for an exciting day of rafting or kayaking.
The Lower Kern flows through the Greenhorn Mountains, but the scenery feels more like low foothills and flatlands than rugged mountains. There's not much of a sense of remoteness, since the river flows past campgrounds and bridges and riverside lodges, but the whitewater is great, and in the spring and early fall, you will often get the Lower Kern all to yourself.


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Euroconsult's World Satellite Business Week, Paris, France
Craig R. Cooning
Vice President and General Manager, Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Boeing Satellite Systems, International
It's my pleasure to be back in Paris to host this luncheon.
Last year, I had the honor of showing a video that traced our history, which began 50 years ago with the successful 1963 launch of Syncom, the world's first geosynchronous commercial communications satellite.
As you just saw in our video, this year we are focused on the future.
In fact, we have been on a journey since 2007 to expand our product portfolio and provide new capabilities that open new markets – especially in the commercial sector – through the application of innovative technology that gives our customers the ability to better support the insatiable demand for bandwidth and capacity, economically.
One of the highlights of 2012 was the market introduction of the Boeing 702SP, which is the world's first all-electric satellite.
It's been a thrill to bring this capability to the commercial and government sector and provide satellites that improve the economics of access to space, while also providing significant on-orbit capability.
We believe that this system will enable growth in utilization of space, and will provide a more resilient Government space architecture, which is especially timely since expenditures in DoD and the Intelligence community are decreasing. The government has already recognized the benefits, and has procured three of these satellites.
Since 2009 our portfolio of satellite buses has expanded. Our focus had been on the 702HP, which supported customers requiring very high-power capabilities.
Through a concerted effort to expand our product portfolio to support all power levels, in addition to the all-electric satellite we introduced last year, we introduced a medium-power satellite in 2009.
With these two new satellite designs, today we can support satellite requirements that range from 3 – 18 kilowatts.
We continue to advance our satellite technology, and just a few months ago the 1-kilowatt Phantom Phoenix prototype was introduced.
This small satellite will revolutionize the way customers plan their fleets, because for the first time they can factor in a small yet highly capable satellite that fits into an important niche: the niche between traditional communications satellite platforms and nano-satellites.
This small satellite is capable of supporting small communications payloads, as well as providing capabilities for Earth Observation, Space Situational Awareness and Scientific Space missions.
We are currently marketing this new satellite design, and we anticipate orders in the coming months.
These recent advances in satellite technology are just beginning!
Satellite buses are essential, but not sufficient, on their own. It is essential that these buses are paired with payloads that can exploit space to its fullest.
Consider the airplane passenger who, through satellite technology, can now enjoy a movie that is being streamed live via satellite worldwide with unparalleled image and sound.
And think about how far industry has come with handsets that support mobile communications.
Not long ago a satellite phone was large – about the size and weight of a man's dress shoe. Today they are virtually identical to the size, weight, form and function of any terrestrial cellphone, but can operate ubiquitously world-wide, independent of cellular towers.
Natural disasters have taken their toll on the many parts of the world, and a key issue during these tragedies is the lack of a robust communication system. Today's satellite phones continue on in times of tragedy, providing critical service to first responders, government officials, health care providers – and most importantly – loved ones.
The second benefit of satellite phones is the ability to communicate securely, especially in remote areas of the world. If you think of it, a signal originating 22,300 miles above the equator must be not only resilient but protected from hacking.
Finally, satellite phones enable telephony and data services around the world where the cost of a ground infrastructure is prohibitive.
An example of this is MEXSAT. We were honored to be selected in 2010 to build this next-generation satellite mobile communications system for the government of Mexico, and it will soon be the most modern mobile satellite service system in the world.
These are just a few examples, but they prove that the possibilities are endless. And, today's innovations are occurring at a much faster pace than a few years ago.
At Boeing we have taken a multi-faceted approach to our product strategy.
As the satellite platforms have enabled greater economics to space, our payload approach is also focused at providing critical capabilities to the warfighter commercially, as well as directly to the government, in the form of hosted payloads.
Drawing from the first hosted payload we delivered back in 1993, we were happy to partner with Intelsat in delivering a next-generation version of our hosted payload on Intelsat-22.
Launched in March of 2012, this hosted payload is generating additional revenue for Intelsat, which leased the hosted payload to the Australian Defence Force.
And the Australian Defence Force is receiving critical data now, rather than having waited for a full-up military satellite to have been specified, budgeted, procured, built and launched.
To give you an idea of time, whereas a military satellite can generally take 5 to 10 years from concept to delivery, the hosted payload we built for Intelsat-22 was delivered – along with the satellite – in just 29 months.
We have three hosted military Ka-band payloads under construction for Inmarsat – the first of which will be launched by the end of this year – and a fourth, a Wideband Area Augmentation System payload, known in the industry as WAAS, is now on order from Satmex, one of our inaugural customers for the all-electric 702SP.
What's exciting about this is that in about two years, all three of our primary 702 models – the 702HP, the 702MP and the 702SP – will be carrying hosted payloads.
And, if you couple hosted payloads with the recently introduced small satellite, the military's shift to disaggregated space can happen much faster, bringing with it new opportunities for commercial satellite operators.
Disaggregated space is a simple concept, and it essentially means that, through the use of the existing fleet of current programs and complementary smaller, single-mission satellites and hosted payloads – the military can receive the services it needs – faster, cheaper, with greater resilience.
The world is changing. No one knows what conflicts will exist in two years, much less 15. Planning too far in advance – committing technology and funding – may no longer be the best approach.
Through disaggregation, the military's dependence on aggregate satellites can be reduced, and the military could move to more commercial-like practices, with necessary technology brought online in 2-3 years, not the 10 years it takes today!
We believe that in the future, reconfigurable satellites will change the industry by enhancing operator business capability and flexibility.
We will also see different business and contracting approaches and a greater use of commercial and government assets through a combination of hosted payloads and services offerings.
I started my talk today by showing you a video that focuses on the future. The future IS NOW.
Thank you for joining us for lunch today, and I hope you enjoy your time at World Satellite Business Week.


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Published: 1 April 2003
Imprint: Bantam Australia
Without Reservations
The Travels Of An Independent Woman
Alice Steinbach
Without Reservations is about a woman's dream come true – taking a year off to travel the world and rediscover what it is like to be an independent woman, without ties and without reservations.
Without Reservations is about a woman's dream come true - taking a year off to travel the world and rediscover what it is like to be an independent woman, without ties and without reservations.
'In many ways, I was an independent woman,' writes Alice Steinbach, single working mother and Pulitzer prize-winnning journalist. 'For years I'd made my own choices, paid my own bills, shovelled my own snow, and had relationships that allowed for a lot of freedom on both sides.'
Slowly, however, she saw that she had become quite dependent in another way. 'I had fallen into the habit – of defining myself in terms of who I was to other people and what they expected of me.' Who am I, she wanted to know, away from the things that define me - my family, children, job, friends? Steinbach searches for the answer in some of the most exciting places in the world: Paris, where she finds a soulmate in a Japanese man; Oxford, where she learns more from a ballroom dancing lesson than any of her studies; Milan, where she befriends a young woman about to be married.
Beautifully illustrated with postcards Steinbach wrote home to herself, this is an unforgettable voyage of discovery.
Pub date: 1 April 2003
Alice Steinbach, whose work at the Baltimore Sun was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing, has been a freelance writer since 1999. She has taught journalism and writing at Princeton University, Washington and Lee University, and Loyola College. She lives in Baltimore. She is author of WITHOUT RESERVATIONS and EDUCATING ALICE.
Also by Alice Steinbach
Praise for Without Reservations
"There can't be many people whose travel-fueled meditations are as enjoyable to share as Alice Steinbach's. Her memoir…is a gracefully meandering chronicle of her travels in Europe and her search for a new definition of herself."
Becky Ohlsen, Bookreporter.com
"The strength of the books lies in its ability to inspire women to act on their travel dream and to explore not only a foreign country but also themselves."
Armchair Traveler, offbeattravel.com
"The best books, like the best vacations, contain unexpected delights, surprises that enrich the soul as well as the senses. This is a book about love, and longing, and the passage of time. It's about hope, and courage, and the resiliency of memory. This book is a feast. Bon appetit!"
The Fatal Shore
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying
Echo Burning
The Heart's Invisible Furies
Rising Strong
Who Moved My Cheese
The Narrow Road to the Deep North
Richard Flanagan
Joan London
Maybe the Horse Will Talk
Elliot Perlman
Judy Nunn


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QUEENSRŸCHE has confirmed that the drum tracks on the band's upcoming album, "The Verdict", were laid down by singer Todd La Torre.
For the past two years, original QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfieldhas been taking time off from the group's touring activities to spend time with his young son, who was born in early 2017. Filling in for him has been former KAMELOT drummer Casey Grillo.


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A concert titled KSL Live World hosted by the visual novel development brand Key under VisualArt's was held in 2008 and again in 2010. The first one, called KSL Live World 2008: Way to the Little Busters! EX, was held on May 10, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan, and again on May 17, 2008 in Osaka, Japan as a part of Key's ten-year anniversary commemoration. The concert featured songs by Lia, Rita, Chata, and Tomoe Tamiyasu who have previously sung songs for singles and albums released under Key's record label Key Sounds Label (KSL). Another concert called KSL Live World 2010: Way to the Kud-Wafter was held in Tokyo on May 21, 2010 and again twice more on May 22, 2010. The concert featured songs sung by Keiko Suzuki, Miyako Suzuta, Aoi Tada, Tomoe Tamiyasu, Chata, Marina, Lia, LiSA, Rita and Riya of Eufonius; however, Riya only appeared at the May 22 concerts.

Three albums were released which consists of two live albums and twos remix album. The first live album was released in December 2008 containing the recording of the May 17, 2008 concert. The second live album was released in December 2010 containing recordings from one of the May 22, 2010 concerts. The first remix album featured remixes of the opening theme "Last regrets" from Key's debut visual novel Kanon and was released at 2008 concerts. The second remix album, released at the 2010 concerts, featured remixes of songs from Clannad, Little Busters! and Kud Wafter. The albums are produced under the record label Key Sounds Label, a division of VisualArt's.

Albums
KSL Live World 2008: Pamphlet and Memorial DiscKSL Live World 2008: Pamphlet and Memorial Disc is a remix album released on May 10, 2008 in Japan by Key Sounds Label bearing the catalog numbers KSLC-0001—0002. The album was first released at the Tokyo, Japan showing of Key's tenth anniversary commemoration concert KSL Live World 2008: Way to the Little Busters! EX. The album was also sold at the Osaka, Japan showing of the concert on May 17, 2008. The album contains two CDs in LP-sized packaging, respectively titled A-side and B-side. The A-side contains six remixes of the opening theme of Key's debut visual novel Kanon, "Last regrets", sung by three different artists; Eiko Shimamiya sings the third track, Lia sings the fifth, and Ayana sings the remaining four songs.

Three of the tracks were previously featured on other singles and albums released by Key Sounds Label and I've Sound. The second track originally appeared on "Last regrets / Kaze no Tadoritsuku Basho" (2006) by Key Sounds Label, the third track came from I've Sound's compilation album Regret (1999), and the fifth track appeared on Recollections (2001) by Key Sounds Label. The song "Last regrets" was originally written and composed by Jun Maeda of Key, and sung by Ayana. The B-side contains a two-part recording of a group talk of the live performers from the concert. The cover art features the heroines Rin Natsume and Komari Kamikita from Key's visual novel Little Busters!.

KSL Live World 2008: Way to the Little Busters! EXKSL Live World 2008: Way to the Little Busters! EX is a live album released on December 28, 2008 at Comiket 75 in Japan by Key Sounds Label bearing the catalog numbers KSLA-0045—0046. The album is the recording of the second KSL Live World 2008 concert held in Osaka, Japan in May 2008, and includes the talks from the MCs in addition to the live music. The album contains two discs with twenty music tracks and eleven MC tracks. Four singers sang at the concert: Chata, Lia, Rita, and Tomoe Tamiyasu. The album is composed, arranged, and produced by Jun Maeda and Shinji Orito, among several others. The musicians at the concert were Hikari Syuyo (guitar), Fire Kawahara (side guitar), UDN (bass), Kenji Maeda (drum), and Katsutoshi (keyboard). Music from five of Key's visual novels were performed: one from Kanon, two from Air, six from Clannad, three from Tomoyo After: It's a Wonderful Life, and five from Little Busters!. Two of the songs were from Lia's singles "Birthday Song,Requiem" and "Spica/Hanabi/Moon".

KSL Live World 2010: Pamphlet Music DiscKSL Live World 2010: Pamphlet Music Disc is a remix album released on May 21, 2010 in Japan by Key Sounds Label bearing the catalog number KSLC-0008. The album was first released at the showings of the KSL Live World 2010: Way to the Kud-Wafter concerts. The album contains one disc with six tracks remixing music from Clannad, Little Busters!, and Kud Wafter. The original versions of these songs were played live at the concerts. The album is composed, arranged, and produced by Jun Maeda, Shinji Orito, and Jun'ichi Shimizu. Singers on the album include: Chata, Lia, Rita, Riya, Keiko Suzuki, and Miyako Suzuta.

KSL Live World 2010: Way to the Kud WafterKSL Live World 2010: Way to the Kud Wafter is a live album released on December 24, 2010 in Japan by Key Sounds Label bearing the catalog numbers KSLA-0061—0063. The album contains recordings from one of the May 22 KSL Live World 2010 concerts, and includes the talks from the MCs in addition to the live music. The album contains three discs with 27 music tracks and 14 MC tracks. Ten singers sang at the concert: Keiko Suzuki, Miyako Suzuta, Aoi Tada, Tomoe Tamiyasu, Chata, Marina, Lia, LiSA, Rita and Eufonius; however, Eufonius only appeared at the May 22 concerts. The album is composed, arranged, and produced by Jun Maeda and Shinji Orito, among several others. Music from five of Key's visual novels, as well as the Angel Beats! anime, were performed. Two of the songs were from Lia's singles "Birthday Song,Requiem" and "Spica/Hanabi/Moon", and one ("Karma") is from Lia's album Dearly''.

References

External links
Key Sounds Label's official website

2008 live albums
2008 remix albums
Discographies of Japanese artists
Key Sounds Label

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Morong Beach is the most popular beach in Sabtang, Batanes. For those not so familiar with the geography of the Philippines, Batanes Province is located at the northmost part of the Philippines. According to 2010 census, there are only 7, 900+ people living in the province.
Morong Beach is the most photogenic beach in Batanes. Among all the beaches in the province, Morong Beach is the calmest. The waves are not so big good enough for a swim. The sand is fine enough to walk barefoot along the long stretch beach.
The iconic "arch" beside the beach made it more popular.
The arch is known as the Mahayaw Arch or also popular as "Nakabuang Arch". It is an amzing arch created by nature. This is the place where most tourist stop by and take some interesting pictures.
If you are not in a hurry. Better stop by at Mahayaw Arch. It's a place you should not miss upon visiting. Also don't forget to take some photos.
Morong Beach is a long stretch beach with fine sand that you can actually reach the end in few minutes. It's a good for a walk and have some conversation with friends and enjoy the views.
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Sonic & Tails Crossing Over into OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes! Cartoon
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Sonic 4 Wii Footage, Preview from PAX
Posted on 8th September 2010 2nd June 2013
Author nuckles87
Well, I'm finally getting around to uploading the stuff I got from PAX. This is the first piece I'm putting up: footage for the Wii version of Sonic 4. Jason tells me there hasn't been much footage of this version, so he told me to get some. Not sure if you'll notice the differences, but the only real changes are more noticeable jaggies and darker colors, the most notable of which being the darker color of Sonic himself. The Wii's D-pad was a really nice change in control from the crappy D-pad on the Xbox 360, so unless I can get my hands on a good 360 retro controller before the game comes out, I might find myself buying this version instead.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCjxMmZg3QI[/youtube]
As you can see, I screwed around in the demo a bit. Mostly, I was experimenting with the game and trying to find things I didn't see last time. The game was, of course, fun. As I've said before, the game focuses primarily on momentum, with many of the boosters only acting to keep you moving along, or help you up steeper areas that don't give you much room to build up speed. I skipped a couple, some by accident and some on purpose, but that didn't impede my progress much.
I will say this, though: upon repeated play, the different physics have become glaringly apparent. They don't do anything to actually hurt the fun, but really, if the fans figured out the equations to Sonic physics years ago, would it really be that hard for you to realize them in Sonic 4, Dimps? It almost feels like the game is "faking" the physics at times. Yes, Sonic could go through loops, but he couldn't horizontally on them! That said, Dimps has successfully made the closest thing we've had to a classic Sonic game in 11 years in this demo.
Naturally, this is the E3 demo. Aaron Webber confirmed this for us before the show even started. It's still a really fun game all around and I'm looking forward to the final product, which will hopefully change the physics enough to please those who want something even closer to what the classic games where.
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TreThaCapBusta says:
8th September 2010 at 1:42 am
come on move along nothing to see here but the same ish sega has been showing for months lets go
Sapphire says:
Looking forward to Sonic 4. But it'll actually be interesting when there's something other than the E3 demo to look at.
sonfan1984 says:
Did you get to play Sonic Colors, too?
You can't blame the flaws in this version since it's still the E3 version =P
Nuckles87 says:
Obviously, I'm just pointing out what I found.
Yeah, Colors was there too, and that was new. I got some footage of that as well, but the write ups not at the top of my list.
Jwiwo says:
You made a mistake there knuckles, the closest thing was actually sonic advance 1 😉
Starlight says:
Might consider buying this version.
Eh, I didn't care too much for Advance.
Hero of Legend says:
When will the Colors footage be up? And great preview Nucks, and LOTS of Sonic 4 footage, woah. :O
Nuckles you are a very informative one that's for sure! Keep it up! =)
8th September 2010 at 3:35 pm
Can't somebody try a playthrough without Homing Attack?
This isn't even close to Sonic Rush, Shoryuken. For Rush, the boost is a CORE gaming mechanic, the spin dash is useless, there is absolutely no focus on momentum, and the level design is completely different. The whole game is built around using and maintaining the boost.
Sonic 4, from what I've got to play, is a great game with some questionable physics that keep it from being exactly like the originals. It's FAR from a mess.
If this was nothing more then a nostalgia cash in, this game would have been released months ago. This ISN'T a Sonic Rush 3, and the fact that you still think that makes it clear to me that you simply haven't played this yet.
I'd go into more depth, but I'd just be retreading stuff I've already seen and shown in the two previews I've done so far.
And for the record, the game I was referring to "11 years ago" was Sonic Pocket Adventure for the Neo Geo, another Sonic game made by some members of the Dimps team before they left SNK to form the company.
The people who is still calling Sonic 4 'Sonic Rush 3' probably haven't even played the game yet. Sonic 4 doesn't play anything like the Rush titles
Sonic Colors for the DS is more of a 'Sonic Rush 3' then Sonic 4 will ever be.
hook131 says:
FINALLY WII GAMEPLAY!!!!!
I smell someone getting banned really soon..
Shoryuken, I've put your comment back in pending and am reporting it to the mods. I have absolutely NO problem with anyone disagreeing with me, even vehemently, but I will NOT have you cursing or insulting me, let alone anyone else, in TSS's comments. I did NOTHING to warrant such a response except offer a dissenting opinion based on actual experience with the game.
I will not recommend you for a ban, but I would like you to keep in mind that if you are banned, more then your IP will be kicked off, and when you come back it will be a simple matter of picking you out and banning you again.
Now, you may continue to argue, but you WILL be respectful.
You should go ahead and ban him anyway. How many times did you guys warn him about insulting and being really disrespectful towards others in the comments and he still does it anyway.
Not my call regardless :P. In any case, let's take comments back to the preview, eh?
SonicSilverSS says:
Wow, Shoryuken is still at it? But, eh, anyway. Yeah, this game looks really fun, I honestly can't wait for it, and Colors to come out! : D
Shoryuken, that's enough. I told you to be respectful. I was nice, but you refuse to be. I'm putting that comment in pending and requesting your ban. Any further comments on this article from you will be deleted in the meantime.
You've got to learn to be respectful if your going to get anywhere in this world, let alone not get banned from every place on the internet. If you don't learn to be tactful and courteous, you're going to have a very sorry time.
I am completely willing to debate and even change my opinion. Brad Flick has taught me a lot regarding Sonic's physics, and as you can see I complain about them here. If you could have learned to treat me as well as I treat you, our discussion could have gone somewhere. I certainly had a couple things to say in reply. But so long as you are going to act like this, what's the point?
Edit: You had your chance, you blew it. I'm sticking by what I've said here. Besides, just because I'm requesting your ban doesn't mean you'll get it. It's up to the mods. But other members of the staff have already lodged other complaints against you. This isn't about your opinion on Sonic 4. It's about your conduct.
Ultimate Tails says:
woah this is pretty good! iv seen footage before but this version looks abit more udated, dont ya think.
srry for my noobish spelling and grammer
krush96 says:
Okay, I am just so sick of this. Those people that are saying that slightly different physics is going ruin the entire game just need to be quiet and wait till the game comes out. In just about every written preview of the game, the previewer says that all of those extra things (homing attack, speed boosts, etc.) actually helps with the flow of the game and smooths out the gameplay. Yet, there are people, that have not even played the game yet, that bash the entire game just because of those added features, no matter how many times the people that have actually played the game first hand say that these things don't ruin the gameplay. I am also tired of the people that are thinking that the E3/PAX demo is the final build and ignoring that SEGA keeps saying that it isn't the final build and that they are still revising the game and taking in fan feedback, even though there are many already impressed with the E3 build.
Honestly, Krush, the classic physics are better. They feel better to use. It's a genuine complaint. I'll agree it doesn't ruin the game, but many others don't see it that way.
I do think many will change their minds once they play it, but many others won't.
Tigataga says:
9th September 2010 at 11:50 am
Trolls and Physics aside, watching the previews and the videos and stuff, I'm still seriously looking forward to this game. Sure we've all seen this zone before and all that, but I still want it, really badly.
FiamonderDX says:
13th September 2010 at 8:21 pm
Major, gasp.
Yeah I know, obvious me is obvious.
14th September 2010 at 12:14 pm
The Advance series was waaay closer to the classics in terms of the way they handled and in physics. Sonic 4 doesn't even come close.
Stop kidding yourselves.
And krush? Go back and play Sonic 1, or hell, just watch a few videos of it. Now look at Sonic 4. You'll see a VAST difference in the way each game's physics works. We're not saying it because we stuck in the 90's. We're just saying it because it's true, Sonic 4's physics look AND feel, off. If you would simply take a step back and look at the game, objectively, you'd see what we're on about. We, and yes, I say 'we' because there's a majority of us that feel this way, just want Sonic 4 to be the best it can be.
This, is clearly not it. Not even trolling.
Also, (and with this I'll shut up) speed boosters and springs and homing attack chains don't 'help the flow of the game', it makes it play itself. And I guarantee you that after the first level or so, that will start to get old fast, and even cheapen the experience.
I swear I could go on for hours, but I'll stop. Clearly some people won't take all the evidence we have and use it to form an educated opinion, and I'm sure I'll be given 'what-for' by someone who thinks I'm just being cynical. That's fine, I expect that, have at me.
But just so you know? I think Sonic 4 will be mildly entertaining and I'll probably buy the damn game for the novelty of it all. That doesn't, however, change the fact that Sonic 4 could be a LOT better. Few will debate me on this.
18th September 2010 at 7:48 am
Yes, they can cause the game to play itself. I've experienced it in plenty of Sonic's 3D games and it's one of my complaints regarding them.
But in this game, they don't. 🙂 They simply aren't prevalent enough.
"the fans figured out the equations to Sonic physics years ago"
This is assuming there is a right and wrong to these physics. They may have actively chosen to have the game play this way, like they did the Advance and Rush games, to match the levels etc. Not all of us found rolling around a half-pipe to be the most memorable moment in Sonic 2, and not all of us like the idea of struggling to get up a hill without going back and getting a huge run-up. I think it looks BETTER.


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James Guilford (fjg3d) updated the task description for T59352: Make Vertex Parent - the constrained object shifts after parenting.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T59352: Make Vertex Parent - the constrained object shifts after parenting.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T59143: Frame Selected Doesn't work in Particle edit Mode (hair).
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T58630: New Preferences drop down in Input tab disappears when creating custom keymap .
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T58260: alt clicking to apply modifier to multiple objects doesn't work.
James Guilford (fjg3d) updated the task description for T58210: Surface Deform modifier doesn't indicate a successful bind, and shows a warning.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T58210: Surface Deform modifier doesn't indicate a successful bind, and shows a warning.
James Guilford (fjg3d) added a comment to T58131: Blender will crash when running EEVEE if an object's uv map name is different from what is selected in the normal map node in node editor.
Just found this bug, not sure if mine is considered a duplicate, but it may give more info on same issue.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T58131: Blender will crash when running EEVEE if an object's uv map name is different from what is selected in the normal map node in node editor.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T56103: UI: Trackball orbit not as responsive when 3dview is full screen.
James Guilford (fjg3d) added a comment to T53045: Animating particle seed value don't change the particle locations. .
Is there another task for issue described here? This is the most recent one I could find but it appears closed.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T48541: Pie Menus initiated by tweak events will disable the mouse button used in the tweak event. Works fine for regular menus, operators..
James Guilford (fjg3d) added a comment to T35062: Creates a hair system with hair guides derived from mesh objects..
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Well, maybe behaving differently depending on what is selected is intentional, I just didn't try face mode. I checked the manual online before posting this issue, but didn't see anything specific about whether a vertex, edge, or face is selected.
James Guilford (fjg3d) added a comment to T48118: Vertex Groups not masking particle hair emission correctly.
File and screenshot of file attached.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T48118: Vertex Groups not masking particle hair emission correctly.
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T48085: mesh.select_linked_pick "by Seam" produces random selections.
James Guilford (fjg3d) added a comment to T48013: UV Sculpt Brush Does not appear in UV window - but does show up in uv panels (t, n).
Thanks for the response. I did a search for uv sculpt bugs but didn't see any that were similar - is this considered duplicate then?
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T48013: UV Sculpt Brush Does not appear in UV window - but does show up in uv panels (t, n).
James Guilford (fjg3d) created T47706: 'CTRL ALT Left Mouse' clicking on the dope sheet summary line crashes Blender.


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Q: Proxy youtube iframe through my server I want to show youtube videos on my website. It is possible with iframe and i only need to put it on my webpage like this.
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src="//www.youtube.com/embed/wtLJPvx7-ys?rel=0"
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Everything is good except more than 99% of my customers come from Iran and youtube is blocked in Iran by government. So getting data directly form youtube servers is not an option for me.

My app is hugly depends on youtube and I'm looking for a way to proxy video data through my server. I'm already doing it with youtube data APIs to get json data (search results, etc.) but for palying videos i don't know what to do since it's iframe and i don't have much of a control over it.

any suggestions?

A: You can use proxy through nginx server for that. For more information you can refer http://code.google.com/p/youtube-cache/

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Iconic Australian Rock.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it, the old saying goes, and as we all know there's nothing about Shannon Noll's gutsy voice that warrants first aid. Just give him a song to sing and he will take it to where only he can. We've heard it ring out from the top of the charts so many times over the past 15 years and now we're about to hear him in the finest voice of his career on his new album, Unbroken.
Seven years since the release of his previous album A Million Sons, Unbroken, his Warner Music debut, is Nollsie declaring he's still got the passion, the dedication and the voice that has made him one of the most successful male performers in Australian music history.
"It's been a testing time for me in the past few years, just trying to adapt and survive," he says, "so it's just to say I'm still going and that it would take more than that to stop me."
"If there's a thread through my songs, it's my positive spin on life. It's a wonderful experience and you need to have fun even when you're facing up to its challenges."
This Welcome Diversion is packed with guitar-driven songs, at once both sharp and worn a little around the edges. The album was recorded with U.S. producer Matt Wallace (Faith No More Maroon 5, Bic Runga) at Sound City Studios where Fleetwood Mac, Nirvana, and Tom Petty cut their classic records.
BRIAN CADD AND RUSSELL MORRIS
Brian Cadd
Brian Cadd began his career in 1966 when he joined the legendary Melbourne band The Groop, writing their two biggest hits 'Woman You're Breaking Me' and 'Such A Lovely Way'.
In 1969 he formed Australia's first supergroup, AXIOM with Glenn Shorrock, once again penning their hits 'Arkansas Grass', 'Little Ray of Sunshine' and 'My Baby's Gone'.
He turned solo in 1972. His first hit was the timeless 'Ginger Man', followed by 'Let Go', 'Alvin Purple', 'Show Me The Way' and 'Don't You Know it's Magic' as well as 'Class of '74' and the music for the ultimate surfing movie, 'Morning of the Earth'.
His songs have been recorded by artists such as Joe Cocker, Ringo Starr, The Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Tyler, Charlie Daniels, John Farnham, The Masters Apprentices and countless more.
Russell Morris's career began in Melbourne during the early '60s as lead singer of the chart-topping pop group 'Somebodies Image'.
After a string of hits, they disbanded and Russell began a long and successful solo career. Starting with the mega classic "Real Thing", his recordings have spanned more than three decades and include hits like 'Hush', 'Part Three into Paper Walls', 'The Girl That I Love', 'Rachel', 'Wings of an Eagle', 'Sweet Sweet Love', 'Mr America' and many more.
Russell has lived and worked extensively in the UK and the U.S. as well as keeping a continual touring schedule around Australia.
He has appeared in the arena musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well as having a number of his hits included in movies like 'The Dish' and 'The December Boys'.
TAXIRIDE
Since releasing their #1 debut album Taxiride have reached the top of the Australian music industry with a succession of hit singles & albums, awards and sold out live shows.
Taxiride is one of Australia's premiere recording and live performance bands. They have toured the world with their unique vocal harmonies in acoustic and electric shows over the last 10 years.
Taxiride's debut album Imaginate hit #1 on the album chart, achieved double platinum sales and spawned the top 5 hit singles "Get Set" and "Everywhere You Go", along the way snaring a Best New Artist ARIA award. To support the global release of their debut album the band made serious inroads in America, Japan and Europe, capped off by two sold out Wembley Stadium shows supporting Tina Turner.
In July 2002 Taxiride released their second album Garage Mahal. The album delivered the band a consecutive top 5 album chart and a consecutive double platinum seller. Garage Mahal featured the top 5 hit single and number 1 radio song of 2002, "Creepin' Up Slowly". As with Imaginate, Garage Mahal was released globally and was supported by the band undertaking a hectic promotion and touring schedule through Europe and Japan.
Taxiride's third album is AXIOMATIC and features the hit singles "Oh Yeah", "You Gotta Help Me" and "What Can I Say". The album has been released in Japan, India and South East Asia.
Taxiride's latest album is ELECTROPHOBIA and features live acoustic versions of all of their hits and includes 2 new tracks. The DVD OF ELECTROPHOBIA is now available.
ISAIAH FIREBRACE
Turning small town dreams into international streams as Isaiah notches up millions of streams globally and turns his focus to more success in 2017.
With a population of just over 5000 people, Moama is hardly the kind of place you expect to find a superstar. Well, no one told Isaiah that.
In the past two years, the talented teen has transformed from a small town singer with big dreams, to one of Australia's most successful artists. Along the way he's won The X Factor, released a debut single that charted all over the world, and notched up millions of international streams. All that at just 17 years of age.
It's a long way from Moama.
Isaiah is certainly no stranger to hard work. He knew what he wanted, and he was determined to make it happen.
"I always felt in my heart that I knew what I wanted to do in life and that was make music," admits Isaiah.
ABSOLUTELY 80S
Take a trip back to the 80s. An era of frizzy perms and shoulder pads, tax deductible lunches, CDs and music that shaped a generation.
The Absolutely 80s show was born 11 years ago, featuring much loved Aussie pop icons performing their massive hits from the 80s and creating hours of epic flashbacks.
The Absolutely 80s show doesn't just focus on the hits of our singers, but mixes it up with a wide range of famous songs from the 80s. This approach - along with the outstanding showmanship of our stars - makes for all-round, broader entertainment appeal. In the 80s, each of our acts sold hundreds of thousands of records, Australia wide and internationally, also holding house attendance records in many venues.
You'll still see some of our stars making regular appearances on TV (AFL Grand Final, Footy Show, Spicks & Specks, Rock Wiz, The Morning Show & Sunrise).
SLINKEE MINX
SLINKEE MINX first arrived on the music scene in impressive style in mid-2004, with their explosive remake of the 1989 Belinda Carlisle classic 'Summer Rain'. Rocketing into the ARIA Singles Chart at #5, 'Summer Rain' also held the #1 position on the ARIA Dance Chart for 13 consecutive weeks, achieving Gold status in a very short time.
International success soon followed with the release of 'Summer Rain' in more than 50 countries including the UK, where it reached #3 on the UK Mainstream Dance Chart and #9 on the UK Commercial Club Chart...
CARL RISELEY
Respected throughout the music industry for sticking to his guns during his time on Australian Idol by staying true to his original big-band style, persistence has paid off 'Swing King' Carl Riseley, as he starts 2009 off swinging.
Hailed as the next Harry Connick Jnr, there is no argument that the future is bright for this young and incredibly talented musician...
LISA EDWARDS
Renowned for her ability to perform live, Lisa Edwards has covered many areas in music including jazz, musicals and contemporary material. Her experience also covers television, recordings, and live work, dancing and playing numerous musical instruments. Lisa has worked with many high profile Australian acts such as Noiseworks, Black Sorrows, Real Life, Ross Wilson, Billy Thorpe, Glen Shorrock, Brian Cadd, Mike Brady and Kate Ceberano and was one of the most impressive vocalists on the Kylie Minogue European tour. However, Lisa is probably best known to Australian audiences as one of John Farnham's accomplished and dynamic backing singers. Lisa has been a constant member of the Farnham band since 1988, touring both nationally and internationally.
As well as the top Australian acts, Lisa has shared the stage with an array of international stars such as Sting, Al Green, Lenny Kravitz, Natalie Cole, Bryan Adams, Cindy Lauper, Yoko Ono, Tom Jones, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Anthony Warlow, Olivia Newton John and Barbara Streisand. Exuding sensuality, Lisa is the essence of sophistication.
The musical evolution of Michael Paynter has been a series of obsessive love affairs. At the age of 7 it was the piano, at age 12 it was the guitar and by the age of 15 he was crashing through a set of drums.
It's a natural progression that, at the age of 22, the Melbourne-born singer, lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist unleashes his debut record, This Welcome Diversion, a travelogue of expectations and disappointments through the eyes of an optimist.
"The experience of making this record took me to a whole new level. Matt was very encouraging, and working with someone of that calibre in a studio with that kind of history just brought out the best in me."
DEBRA BYRNE
Debra Byrne's career has included Television, Theatre, Cabaret and Recording. In theatre; in the production of Cats; the role of Grizabella, Jerry's Girls, Hot Shoe Shuffle, Fantine in Les Miserables and Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevarde Recordings include the cast albums of Cats, the world symphonic recording of Les Miserables, Sleeping Child, Caught In The Act and New ways To Dream. Debra's acting roles include Police Rescue, GP, Naked, Law of the Land, Flying Doctors and co-starring with Matt Dillon in Rebel.
Debra's latest performance in Caught In The Act Again received her a Green Room Award Nomination for Best Cabaret Performance and Best Musical Arrangement.
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This piece of wood, carved to resemble a baseball homeplate was used by Japanese youth at Manazar to pass the time. Manzanar was one of ten internment camps in the United States during the early-40s which relocated Japanese-American families during World War 2.
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Apne Aap Ko Pehchaaniye : Swett Morden
In this book the author explained various ideas for self improvement .
Avataras
Author:-Annie Besant
This Books Includes the Following Chapters.
1 What is an Avatara?
2 The Source of and Need for Avataras
3 Some Special Avataras
4 Shri Krishna
Avsar Beeta Jae
this book describes us how to identify the opportunity,the effect of self confidence and how to utilise each and every moment of our life.
Beyond Good and Evil Classic Hardback Edition by Friedrich Nietzsche
Page  :  162 pages
Dimensions  :  22 x 14 x 1.5 cm
Beyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsche's position as the towering European philosopher of his age. The work dramatically rejects traditional Western thought with its notions of truth and God, good and evil. Nietzsche seeks to demonstrate that the Christian world is steeped in a false piety and infected with a 'slave morality'. With wit and energy, he turns from this critique to a philosophy that celebrates the present and demands that the individual impose their own 'will to power' upon the world.
Hindi Literature, Religion & Philosophy
Brahaman Sanskriti,Shaastr Aur Shastr : Raghuvansh Rai
'Brahman :sanskriti -shaatr aur shastr is based upon hindu culture,hindu religion and thoughts of some great personalities .This book is also based upon study of other religions like islam amd christian .this book can be used as reference book for any relegious based research work.
Ecce Homo by Friedrich Nietzsche (H.B)
In late 1888, only weeks before his final collapse into madness, Nietzsche (1844-1900) set out to compose his autobiography, and Ecce Homo remains one of the most intriguing yet bizarre examples of the genre ever written. In this extraordinary work Nietzsche traces his life, work and development as a philosopher, examines the heroes he has identified with, struggled against and then overcome – Schopenhauer, Wagner, Socrates, Christ – and predicts the cataclysmic impact of his 'forthcoming revelation of all values'. Both self-celebrating and self-mocking, penetrating and strange, Ecce Homo gives the final, definitive expression to Nietzsche's main beliefs and is in every way his last testament.
Meditations; Marcus Aurelius; Special Collector's Edition
On Liberty by John Stuart Mill (H.B)
Discussed and debated from time immemorial, the concept of personal liberty went without codification until the publication of this enduring work which applies an ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state which to this day remains well known and studied. Mills (1806-1873), a British economist, philosopher, and ethical theorist whose argument does not focus on "the so-called Liberty of the Willbut Civil, or Social Liberty: the nature and limits of the power which can be legitimately exercised by society over the individual" asks and answers provocative questions relating to the boundaries of social authority and individual sovereignty. He declares that there is "one very simple principle" regarding the use of coercion in society one may only coerce others either to defend oneself or to defend others from harm. Mill puts forth his basic argument in favor of liberty for the individual as long as it harms no one else. Setting forth the value of liberty of opinion and liberty of action, he emphasizes the importance of individuality versus the "tyranny of the majority" and highlights the positive effects of liberty on all people and on society, as freedom enables progress and prevents social stagnation. He details the appropriate level of authority society ought to have over the individual societys obligation to protect people incapable of exercising their own freedom. On Liberty remains one of the most influential studies on the nature of individual liberty and its role in a democratic society.
Politics: A Treatise on Government by Aristotle (H.B)
In The Politics Aristotle addresses the questions that lie at the heart of political science. How should society be ordered to ensure the happiness of the individual? Which forms of government are best and how should they be maintained? By analysing a range of city constitutions – oligarchies, democracies and tyrannies – he seeks to establish the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and to decide which are the most effective, in theory and in practice. Like his predecessor Plato, Aristotle believed that the ideal constitution should be good in itself and in accordance with nature, and that it is needed by man – 'a political animal' – to fulfil his potential. A hugely significant work, which has influenced thinkers as diverse as Thomas Aquinas and Machiavelli, The Politics remains an outstanding commentary on fundamental political issues and concerns, and provides fascinating insights into the workings and attitudes of the Greek city-state.
Siddhartha : An Indian Tale by Hermann Hesse (Hardback)
Dimensions  :  22 x 14 x 1 cm
Siddhartha, novel by Hermann Hesse based on the early life of Buddha, published in German in 1922. It was inspired by the author's visit to India before World War I.
Siddhartha : An Indian Tale, novel by Hermann Hesse based on the early life of Buddha, published in German in 1922. It was inspired by the author's visit to India before World War
Sri Bhagavadgita Rahasya by Bal Gangadhar Tilak ,Golden Embossed; Collector's Edition,Hardcover
ISBN :  978-8182478374
This beautiful edition, contains the essence of the Vedas and the Upanishadas, and is a sure guide of the way to perfect happiness, here as well as hereafter. It preaches the threefold way of knowledge, Action and Devotion, leading to the highest good of mankind. This book is a golden embossed edition of the classic and is suitable for festive gifting as well as keeping in ones own personal library. Its soft matt finish and embossed gold gives it a rich look topped up with enriching content
System of The Vedanta by Dr. Paul Deussen (Hardback)
Vedanta is an astika or one of the sixth school of Hindu philosophy meaning "the end of the vedas". This beautiful book takes you on a spiritual journey to get an in depth learning of Vedanta. It begins with the basics of Vedanta, its aim and objectives, people who qualify to study it, its authentic sources and esoteric and exoteric doctrine of vedanta. It further takes a deep route into the Theology or the doctrine of Brahaman, Cosmology or the doctrine of the World, Psychology or the doctrine of the soul, Samsara or the doctrine of transmigration of the soul and finally ends at "Moksha" or the teaching of liberation
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The Antichrist by Friedrich Nietzsche, (Hardcover)
The antichrist' Is Friedrich Nietzsche's great masterpiece, wherein Nietzsche attacks Christianity as a blight on humanity. This classic is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand Nietzsche and his place within the history of philosophy. Nietzsche claimed that to understand this philosophy, the reader should be above politics and nationalism. Also, the usefulness or harmfulness of truth should not be a concern
The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche(Classic Edition Hardcover)
The Birth of Tragedy a book by German philosopher Friedrick Nietzsche, first published in 1872 as Die Geburt der Tragodie aus dem Geiste der Musik. A speculative rather than exegetical work examines the origins and development of poetry, specifically Greek Tragedy. Nietzsche argues that Greek Tragedy arose out of the fusion of what he termed Apollonian and Dionysian elements – the former representing measure. restraint, and harmony and the latter unbridled passion- and that Socratic rationalism and optimism spelled the death of Greek Tragedy. The Final part of the book is a rhapsody on the rebirth of tragedy from the spirit of Richard Wagner's Music. Greeted by stony silence at first, the book became the object of heated controvery for those who mistook it for a conventional work of classical scholarship. It remains a classic in the history of aesthetics.


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The health stalemate caused by the ravaging Ebola virus and the frightening security threat brought about by the invasion of Boko Haram are two current situations that naturally call for divine intervention for the sake of Africa�s peaceful growth process. Christians have held strongly that in times like this, prayers must be multiplied. In such prayers, God�s mighty intervention is definitely prominent. Seeking God�s hand in these hold-ups is undoubtedly what Evelyn Bright is opting for, in her latest gospel single, Daddy, Africa Needs You.
�Truly, we need God and do so urgently because we are being hit really hard,� the Maryland, USA-based singer told TIPTOPSTARS. To Bright, the adduction of the more than 200 teenage school girls in Nigeria�s northern town of Chibok and the Ebola mad wave are enough to make such a clarion call. In the 4.50-minute long track, packaged in Dream Recording Studio and produced by Walta Blackson, the committed singer pleads to the Almighty that He is needed by the continent at this critical moment to turn things around.
Featuring in the single that has been released today are two of Cameroon�s up-and-coming gospel artists in the US � Pandita Njoh and Angel Nganbou.
Daddy, Africa Needs You comes after Stormy Winds (featuring Immanuel Etta) and Shout and Praise, a much earlier single by the same artist.


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The Kona Coffee Farmers Association's 2018 Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) will be this Sunday, January 28 at the Kahalu'u Beach Park Pavilion, beginning at 11:30 am. This will be a potluck luncheon followed by our AGM business meeting. All KCFA members are encouraged to attend—a wonderful occasion to mingle with your friends and fellow farmers at a great setting with good food.
We plan to have some beer and pupus from 11:30. The Potluck Lunch will be served at noon, with our annual meeting to follow. KCFA will supply plastic ware, paper products etc.
If you haven't done so already-Please RSVP (just click>>>) here so we can have an accurate count of what we need to get. We ask you to bring your own drinks and bring something for the Potluck—pupus, a side dish, a main dish or even just bring yourselves.
The meeting will include reports on KCFA activities; approval of minutes from last year's AGM and election of Directors to serve 2-year terms on the KCFA Board*. As a non-profit, KCFA Members must rely on each other, so come and learn the latest.
–Continuing to serve their 2nd year of their term: Chris Coleman, Allan Frank, Chet Gardiner, Jim Monk, and Cecelia Smith.
–Up for reelection to 2 year terms are: Kay Dixon, Sandra Scarr, Suzanne Shriner and Karen Zulkowski.
—Nominated to the Board for 2018-2020: Bruce Corker and Mark Dubay.
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Six solar system oddities and why we must learn about them
Want some crazy space phenomena? You don't have to leave the neighborhood for it.
Scotty Hendricks
An artist's impression of a hypothetical "Planet Nine" far beyond the orbit of Neptune.
By nagualdesign; Tom Ruen, background taken from File:ESO - Milky Way.jpg - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
The universe has a lot of weird stuff in it.
You don't have to travel far to find it. Our solar system is filled with oddities and strangeness. Some that we can't figure out.
Learning about these things isn't just fun, it can be applied to our lives and can alter our perspectives.
It has been said that the universe is "not only stranger than we imagine, but that it is stranger than we can imagine." John Haldane, the originator of that quote (slightly different wording according to some sources), might have been more correct than he knew. Since his death, we've discovered such exotic objects as pulsars and the cosmic background radiation. Even more out there, scientists have postulated the existence of stuff as bizarre as dark matter, dark energy, and the aptly named "strange matter."
One doesn't even need to leave the solar system to find oddities. Last week, we discussed Saturn's hexagonal storm; today, we'll look at six of the strangest things in our cosmic backyard and consider why time spent investigating them is not time wasted.
Mercury ain't what it used to be
False color image of Mercury (the yellow is water ice).
Credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Carnegie Institution of Washington
The smallest planet in the solar system constantly outdoes itself. Mercury is shrinking.
Unlike many other items on this list, this strange occurrence is likely caused by a fairly mundane mechanism. As the planet, which is made primarily of metal, has a high iron content, scientists speculate that the planet is shrinking as it continues to cool down from the high internal temperatures it had when it formed.
However, this isn't the end of things. Why Mercury has such a higher iron content remains a mystery. A leading hypothesis is that the planet used to be much larger, but that many of its non-metallic components were knocked away by an impact with a planetoid or that spikes in the sun's temperature caused much of the rocky crust of Mercury to vaporize and blow away, leaving an iron core.
You can spin faster than Venus, if you try.
As seen from Earth, the sun comes up in the east and sets in the west. On Venus, the opposite is true. This is unique among the planets of the Solar System. Even stranger, it would take 243 Earth days to be able to enjoy another sunrise if you could see it from Venus' surface. The planet only rotates at a leisurely 6.52 km/h (4.05 mph), compare that to Earth's 674.4 km/h (1,040.4 mph). For comparison, a Venusian year is only 225 Earth days, meaning a year there is shorter than a day!
The slow rotation speed causes side effects you might not have suspected. While the Earth's rotation causes the center to bulge out somewhat, Venus lacks this and is much closer to being spherical.
A variety of theories attempting to explain all this have been advanced. One argues that this results from the sun's tidal forces in battle with those created by the thick Venusian atmosphere, with the former slowing rotation and the later speeding it up. An amusing hypothesis argues that the whole planet was somehow flipped upside down, and it continues to spin in the same direction as it always has. Another suggests that a massive impact, early in the Solar System's history, knocked Venus so hard it started spinning backward.
This last theory has the bonus of explaining why Venus has no moons, as the resulting powerful tidal forces would have caused any moon there to fall into the planet.
Everything about Saturn's moon Iapetus is odd
Images of Iapetus' mysterious ridge taken by Cassini.
For a ball of ice a little smaller than Australia, Iapetus manages to contain many odd features.
Discovered in 1671, it was immediately noticed that the moon was only visible for a few months out of the year. Astronomers at the time proposed, accurately, that the moon is tidally locked. So, only one side faces Saturn, and that one side is much, much brighter than the other. Modern discoveries show us that this is accurate, with the dark side being darker than charcoal and the light side shining like well-lit ice. It is believed that the original dark material originated from somewhere off of the moon, but that most of what we see today are lag deposits.
Over time, the heat differences (the dark side gets warmer) cause water ice to sublimate and shift location from the dark side to the light. Over vast amounts of time, this leaves one side shinning with ice and the other dark with the mineral residue the water leaves behind as it moves.
Iapetus also has the distinction of being the largest object in the solar system not in hydrostatic equilibrium, as its gravity is not strong enough to force it into a roughly spherical shape. Resultantly, it looks much more like a walnut than a ball.
Adding to the madness is how it orbits Saturn. It has a severely inclined orbit and travels much further out than the other large moons. While astronomers have no idea why this is, it gives it the advantage of being the one large moon of Saturn where an observer could enjoy a good view of Saturn's ring system.
When the Cassini probe went out of its way to examine Iapetus, it discovered the moon's walnut shape is accentuated by a dark hemisphere-spanning ridge of peaks reaching up to 20 km (12 miles) high. The light side features no ridge but does have isolated mountains with similar mass. The ridge neatly follows the moons equator with uncanny perfection. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the ridge, but they fail to explain why it is only present on the dark side of the moon.
Uranus is a bit crooked
If you remember anything from grade school astronomy about Uranus, it's probably that it rolls along its side like a ball while the other planets spin like tops. Its poles each spend the solstice either in full sunlight or total darkness. It is only during the equinox, when the poles are oriented perpendicular to the sun, that the entire planet has a day and night cycle similar to the other planets.
Why it rolls like this is unknown. The current leading theory involves what seems to be the favorite explanation of astronomers, a large object knocking into the planet in the early days of the solar system. As you might expect, this orientation means that Uranus's poles get more sunlight and heat than the equator does. Despite this, the equator is still warmer than the poles are. The cause of this is currently also unknown.
Neptune radiates heat. Like, a lot of heat.
A slightly retouched image of Neptune's south pole as seen by Voyager 2.
By Kevin Gill from Los Angeles, CA, United States - Neptune - August 25 1989, CC BY-SA 2.0,
The most distant known planet from the sun (sorry Pluto), Neptune gets a tiny fraction of the heat and light that other planets enjoy. It gets less than half as much sunlight as its neighbor, Uranus. As they say, though, it's what's on the inside that counts. Neptune radiates a substantial amount of heat, 2.6 times as much as it gets from the Sun, compared to Uranus' 1.1 times as much.
This internal heating provides the energy needed for Neptune to have the fastest winds in the solar system, with gusts of up to 2,100 km/h (1,300 mph) observed.
Some scientists propose the heat is just leftover from the planet's formation. Others suggest that the ice giants' internal heating might be cyclical, with Neptune and Uranus being out of sync with each other. It is also possible to view Uranus as the strange one, arguing that its internal heating is much lower than it should be. Theories that go this way often suggest that whatever knocked Uranus over took a fair amount of heat with it. The trouble with any hypothesis advanced is that it has to deal with Neptune and Uranus' apparent similarities while also allowing for this single, tremendous difference.
There is a Planet Nine, probably, maybe.
Neptune was discovered after Uranus' orbit was observed to differ from predictions in a way that suggested a large object was influencing it. Neptune was discovered orbiting almost exactly where such a large object was expected to be. Today, a similar problem exists with some objects in the Kuiper belt, leading some scientists to argue for the existence of a "Planet Nine," exerting an influence on their orbits.
Some Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs) have clustered orbits. Seen from above, the long ellipses that track their orbits tend to nest inside one another, with their vertexes all pointing in the same direction. Typically, we would expect these orbits to be distributed more randomly. The odds that they would be in the configuration we see them in due to chance are extremely low.
However, a planet around ten times the Earth's size in an extremely eccentric, far-flung orbit would exert a gravitational pull just strong enough to cause this and other strange phenomena observed in the Kuiper Belt.
Alternative explanations for the observed data exist. They range from the mundane proposal that what we see is coincidentally similar to what a planet would cause, to the exotic notion that we should be looking for small black holes rather than a planet. No Planet Nine has been spotted, but various studies have not yet ruled out the possibility of its existence.
Why is any of this important?
Understanding how these odd phenomena came into existence can give us a better understanding of the formation of the solar system in general and the planets in particular. Having a good idea of where something is coming from is very helpful in science, as it can make it easier to estimate where it is going.
That can be very nice to have when you're talking about the rock with odd fitting continents, exploding mountains, and an ever-evolving atmosphere floating in space you're sitting on. Beyond that, many people hope that humans will travel to other bodies in the solar system someday. It might be nice to know a bit about the strange places we might end up traveling to or some of the things we might encounter before heading out.
Even if we don't ever get to Neptune or Planet Nine, studying the odd parts of the solar system can serve as a reminder of how big and how strange the universe we live in really is. Our changing understanding of the universe has impacted how we live our lives before, and more than a few great thinkers pointed to changes in our understanding of astronomy to justify and explain their thinking in other fields.
Plus, given how many of these oddities seem related to things getting hit with giant rocks, these discoveries might help us finally get around to deciding what to do if an asteroid comes our way.
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Thermocyclops parvus é uma espécie de crustáceo da família Cyclopidae.

É endémica dos Estados Unidos da América.

Os seus habitats naturais são: pântanos.

Referências

Thermocyclops
Crustáceos descritos em 1989


Christmas is just around the corner and we all know shopping for gifts can be no mean feat. Make it easy with this beautifully handcrafted British potato vodka (and whats more, it comes dressed in a Union Jack bowtie).
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Chase Vodka is 4 times distilled in a copper pot still for the purest finish, creating a smooth and creamy vodka. Perfect for the ultimate vodka martini!
Chase Vodka is now available at your local LCBO priced at $56.95 a bottle.
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Director/writer Wes Anderson's adaptation (with an assist from Noah Baumbach on the screenplay) of Roald Dahl's, er, tale, of a naturally-thieving fox who tries to go straight is a visual delight that doesn't dig too deep into the allegorical subtext that made George Orwell's Animal Farm such a brilliant piece of fiction.
Cinematographer Tristan Oliver and supervising editor Andrew Weisblum do yeoman's service bringing the storyline of the reformed fox moving out of his old, literal digs into an upscale Walt Whitman tree that, not coincidentally, affords the wily journalist (one can't get more reformed than abandoning incessant pilfering for a life of writing columns that no one reads!) a daily view of farmers Boggis (Robin Hurlstone), Bunce and Bean (Michael Gambon). Before you can say "off the wagon," Mr. Fox, his nephew and the leafy condo's superintendent, Kylie (Wallace Wolodarsky) are surreptiously filling the family larder with the spoils of their nocturnal expeditions.
Not surprisingly, the humans band together to track down their profit-killing, furry neighbours, but, in the early going, have to settle for a tie. The Fox clan goes through some problems of its own as the two cousins vie for acceptance and mom tries to lay down civil law.


Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe. Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe : Ree Drummond. Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Start by mixing together the cumin, 1 teaspoon of the chilli powder, the garlic powder and salt. Drizzle the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture. Set the rest of the spice mixture aside. Next, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cut the tortillas into uniform 2- to 3-inch strips. Baked Potato Soup. Everything you love about a baked potato loaded with cheddar, bacon and chives, in the form of a soup!
I've had several requests to make-over this soup (You really like to challenge me, don't you!) I was a little stumped on how I was going to take something as carb rich as potatoes, with added fat like sour cream, cheese and bacon, light! I knew I had to hide a vegetable in this soup to bulk it up without added calories. My first attempt was parsnips, but the flavor was too overwhelming. Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes, washed and dried 1 small head of cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth1 1/2 cups 1% reduced-fat milksalt and freshly cracked black pepper1/2 cup light sour cream10 tbsp reduced-fat shredded sharp cheddar cheese6 tbsp chopped chives, divided3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer) Directions: Meanwhile, steam cauliflower with water in a large covered pot until tender.
Remove from heat. Roasted Cauliflower White Cheddar Soup. If there's a soup that you must try this Fall, please let this be it! This soup is equally as delicious, if not better, than broccoli cheese soup. I wouldn't have thought it would be as good because cauliflower seems quite bland, but when you roast it in a blazing hot oven, it takes it to a whole new level. It seems to caramelize on the edges and bring a light sweetness to the soup. It was hard for me not to eat all of the roasted cauliflower before adding it to the soup, I love the stuff!
I loosely adapted the recipe for this from the Broccoli Cheese Soup I have posted (which is maybe why I feel they are both so amazing), but I did however make this one just a bit lower in fat. Since the cauliflower was able to offer some creaminess to the soup after pureeing, I didn't need as much of the roux mixture (the butter and flour) and I also used a little less cheese. Roasted Cauliflower White Cheddar Soup Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Sausage-and-Vegetable Stew Recipe : Food Network Kitchens. Italian Sausage & Chicken Soup | Jacquelynne Steves. Last week we had a string of cool, dry days that made me look forward to autumn… and also put me in the mood for fall comfort foods. So…. what says "comfort" more than a big pot of homemade soup?? We had the soup for dinner the first night, and then had it for many lunches the following week.
There's nothing better than having a pot of delicious homemade soup in the refrigerator, just waiting to be heated up for a quick and satisfying meal (of course, I'm sure there are a few things in the grand scheme of life that are better than soup… but not many…..) Makes 6-7 quarts Brown sausage in large soup pot, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. When well browned, remove sausage to a bowl that has been lined with paper towels. Drain excess fat out of soup pot, leaving a thin film of fat at the bottom of the pot. Add onions, celery, and carrots to pot. Add tomatoes and sausage back to pot. Bring soup to simmer and cook uncovered for about 30 minutes. Serve sprinkled with cheese. Hearty Italian Sausage and Vegetable Soup.


It's getting colder, the days are getting shorter and we've been feeling a little under the weather lately. When we're feeling a bit under the weather, there's nothing like a warm bowl of soup to make it all better, and for us tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food. To make this soup, we used local Roma Tomatoes, as well as the last of the Cherry Tomatoes we had growing in the backyard. We love this soup for it's brilliant red colour and the delicious tomato-e-y taste. That, and the fact that this soup goes perfectly with grilled cheese!
Fresh spring rolls are great anytime, but they are especially good as a light & fresh summer app. For our spin on these Vietnamese inspired rolls we use ginger marinated shrimp, ripe Ontario peaches, fresh mint, basil, lettuce and veggies. Make these for your labour day weekend party, for a light anytime snack or even make them ahead and pack them as a light and healthy lunch.
Combine all marinade ingredients above in a medium bowl, stir, and set aside at room temperature for 15 min.
Remove Shrimp from marinade and cook on a pre-heated skillet or on the BBQ, and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, wash and chop veggies & herbs.
Once all prep is done, take 1 piece of rice paper and run under warm water for 20-30 seconds and then lay flat on a clean cutting board. Let sit for another 30 sec or until it softens.
On top of the rice paper, directly in the center, place 1 piece of lettuce, 1 large basil leaf, 3 mint leaves, 2 pieces of red pepper, 2 pieces of carrot, 2 pieces of cucumber, 3 slices of peach and 2 shrimp.
Once all ingredients have been carefully placed, fold in the left and right sides of the rice paper and then roll like you would a burrito. It may take a few first attempts until you get it right but don't sweat if you screw up just start again with a fresh piece of rice paper.
Repeat to make 6 fresh rolls.
Slice spring rolls in half and serve with your favourite sweet chili sauce.
This weekend I decided to check out the Junction Farmers Market – open Saturday morning in the heart of the Junction, (between Pacific Ave. & Medland St., just South of Dundas St. W). It was a hot morning, but definitely worth the venture.
This little market has a great selection of fruits, vegetables and herbs. As well as a variety of baked goods and specialty items such as croissants, squares, honey, spelt crackers, chutney, curry, organic hummus, and fresh pesto…just to name a few.
What better way to buy produce than from our own backyard, all while supporting hard working Ontario farmers.
This market is a definite must go for locals!


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Katie Chan Leads On and Off the Ice
6 min read • by Kirsten Whelan
A forward at Delta Hockey Academy, Katie Chan has quite literally loved hockey since before she can remember. She was born in Toronto, and her parents tell stories of a two-year-old Katie begging her dad to play with her on the backyard rink, inspired by the Maple Leafs games they'd watch on TV. By the time she started organised hockey at age four in British Columbia, she was already comfortable on her skates.
Fast forward five years, and Chan was making her debut on a national stage. During the 2011-12 season, Scotiabank ran a Jr. NHL Skills Competition for minor hockey players, with top regional competitors moving on to the finals, held during the NHL All-Star Weekend in Ottawa. Chan's dad found the promotion online and figured he'd sign her up for it; she recalls the try-out as a series of small obstacle courses on the ice. Nine-year-old Katie was just playing for fun, but her results earned her a trip to the national capital.
"I actually remember that experience pretty well," she says, though she didn't make much of it until she saw how she compared to her opponents and realized she had a real shot. "At that age I was like Okay, let's just do my thing and try my best and see where it goes, and turns out I won! I just had the mindset of having fun, and that led me to performing my best."
From there, Chan rose quickly through the ranks. By the time she was 14, she'd already made the BC provincial U18 team as a triple-underager. It's not surprising, then, that she needed only a few seasons under her belt to recognise that she wanted to pursue the sport seriously. It was when she made the decision to play competitive hockey rather than house league back in atom, Chan recalls, that she realised that she could go far with it.
A quick skater who sees the ice exceptionally well and stickhandles with confidence, Chan has learned to analyse situations on the fly. While she's always been a strong playmaker, her coach, Mark Taylor, notes that she's put a lot of work into her shot and is now even more dangerous from any angle. "I don't think there's really a weakness to her game at all," Taylor says. At 5-foot-1, he adds, some may try to hold her height against her, but her speed, smarts, and strength on her skates more than compensate for any perceived disadvantage. Chan says she's faced the challenge head on and, as far as she's concerned, being the shortest player on the ice has only improved her game, having forced her to develop key skills from an early age.
"Being small, you have to be quick and fast and think the game really fast and be agile," Chan explains. "Having those as my strengths has really helped my hockey IQ because now I think the game faster ― to the point where I feel like I can slow the game down in some scenarios, where I think that I have the advantage."
After years on the provincial squad, making the U18 national team was a big goal of Chan's, and she cherished the opportunity last summer to participate in Hockey Canada's virtual camp and learn from senior players and program alumni. Despite the disappointment that accompanied the cancellation of the U18 Women's World Championship, Chan ― who celebrated her 18th birthday on what would've been the opening day of the tournament ― has focused on reclaiming her journey.
"I was absolutely devastated, and really frustrated that the guys' tournament still went ahead when ours got cancelled," she said. "It took me a while to get past my frustration. But as soon as I did, I had to really take a step back and understand that not everybody's path is the same. I'm a strong believer that everything happens for a reason, so I just have to wait for everything to unfold and make my story my own."
Though this season has looked different at Delta, she's been able to continue regular training, and even got to play a handful of games in the fall. Chan was named captain of the team this year, and Taylor says that her desire to develop her leadership skills in whatever way possible has been obvious. Having often been the youngest player on teams growing up, she says she's channeling her experiences to build an inclusive team culture.
"I really was privileged to be able to play alongside older captains who influenced me tremendously, like Kate Reilly and Courtney Vorster, who really took me under their wing and helped me and modeled to me what a good captain and leader looks like," she explains. "On other teams, I didn't have that experience. I just was the younger player and was kind of to myself, and I had to find my way to integrate onto the team. And it was really hard at times. So to go through that adversity as a younger player, as an older player now I understand where younger players are coming from and the adversities and difficulty with trying to find your place on the team.
"Personally I think to myself, Is there any way that I can make it easier for that player?," she continues. "Because I've been through that myself and I really don't want them to have to go through what I had to go through in the past. So I try to go out of my way and cultivate a team environment where everybody's welcome and integrated regardless of their age, race, appearance, et cetera."
That she is constantly striving to develop herself as both a player and a person is a major driver of Chan's success. Next year she'll be enrolling at Colgate University, which, as a liberal arts college, she considers to be a great fit for both her academic and athletic goals. Chan has a strong understanding of what she needs to perform at her best, and feels that the Raiders program offers an environment in which she can thrive.
"They were the only school that really reinforced playing free and fast ― that's actually their motto," she explains. "For me, I've played with coaches who have made me robotic and rely solely on systems or heavily on systems, and Colgate was the complete opposite of that. I find that when I'm playing free, that's when I'm at my best because then I'm not only having the most fun, but I see the game differently and I'm more relaxed."
She has big goals for her freshman season, hoping to crack the top-6 and play her way into contention for conference awards, such as ECAC all-star team and rookie of the year honours. In the future, she hopes to earn a place on the senior women's national team.
"I don't see any reason why she wouldn't be able to take her skill set and take it to that next level," Taylor says. "I have a lot of belief in her and I think you will see her wearing a Team Canada jersey down the road. I've no doubt that'll be something that we'll all see, which will be kind of cool."
In a season where many of the sport's measuring sticks ― games, training camps, and tournaments ― have been rare, Chan is determined to take the extra practice time and use it to become even better. Whenever players are offered optional sessions, Taylor notes, Chan is the first to sign up. She spent her off-season focused on strength and conditioning, and says she's hit different peaks in all areas of her training. Chan fully intends to emerge from this strange season as the strongest possible version of herself.
"This year I have really wanted to push myself to new limits and understand how good I can actually be," she explains. "I want to see those results and just push myself to a whole other level."
(Photos courtesy of Katie Chan)
Filed under: katie chan; delta hockey academy; u18 women's world championships; 2021 u18 women's world championship; colgate; ice hockey
Kirsten Whelan


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Q: How to change a radio button's image when another radio button has been clicked So I have this table and I want the radio buttons to change images to a check mark, which they do (sort of, but more on that later), and I want whenever I click one of the radio buttons the other radio buttons change into a picture of a X Mark (http://i.imgur.com/RcuPIGF.png).
Here is my code so far: http://liveweave.com/4poY04.
As you can see no matter which radio button you click the first one always changes to the check mark image. I have tried changing the id of the radio buttons but that only makes the 2nd one always change to the check mark image.

A: Your code is ugly. I only updated your work and now it working.

    function changeImage(id, imgName)
  {
    // reset images
  for (var i = document.getElementsByClassName('theimage').length - 1; i >= 0; i--) {
    document.getElementsByClassName('theimage')[i].src = "http://i.imgur.com/DGofFGc.png";
  }
     image = document.getElementById(id);
     image.src = imgName;
  }
table, th, td {
    border: 2px solid black;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}
label > input{ /* HIDE RADIO */
  display:none;
}
label > input + img{ /* IMAGE STYLES */
  cursor:pointer;
}
<!DOCTYPE html>

<title>HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript demo</title>

<form>

        B1

        <input type="radio" name="radio1" onClick="changeImage('img1','http://i.imgur.com/QAUUxYF.jpg');">

 </input>

        <input type="radio" name="radio1" onClick="changeImage('img2','http://i.imgur.com/QAUUxYF.jpg');">

 </input>

A: You don't need javascript for this...just use IDs and suitable HTML structured labels attached to the IDs.
Also this has the benefit of being valid HTML.

td {
  border: 1px solid grey;
}
input[type="radio"] {
  color: red;
  display: none;
}
input[type="radio"] + label {
  width: 1.2em;
  height: 1.2em;
  display: inline-block;
  background-image: url(http://www.undergroundwineletter.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/question-mark-red.png);
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-position:center;
}
input[type="radio"]:checked + label {
  width: 1.2em;
  height: 1.2em;
  display: inline-block;
  background-image: url(http://i.imgur.com/QAUUxYF.jpg);
  background-size: cover;
}
<form action="">

        B1

        <input type="radio" name="gender" id="gender2" value="female">

        <input type="radio" name="gender" id="gender3" value="other">

</form>

A: If the wrong checkbox changes, that's because there's a bug in your code.  You have the wrong box tied to the wrong value.
You cannot change the appearance of a packaged control (or "widget," in Linux parlance) other than as permitted by the published API.  You would have to register an event handler that unmanages the checkbox and replaces it with some other control, such as an image or an XmDrawnButton, that shares the same parent AND the same sequential position.  Proper geometry management will ensure that it is managed as a unit with its infracolumnar brethren.


Living and working in a foreign country does not release you from your responsibility to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The fact is you may have increased responsibilities, which, if not fulfilled, could lead you into a Pandora's box of trouble.
Do not think that just by living, working or investing in a country outside of the United States you are protected from the strong arm of the IRS. It is easy to convince yourself by listening to friendly advice from longtime expats that you do not have to concern yourself with the IRS. They might tell you there is no way the IRS can do anything to you while you are living here. They might tell you they have been living here for a long time and have had no problems. They might ask how the IRS can audit you outside of the United States. Are they going to send an auditor here just for you?
Some of this may be true, but only to a point. For starters, the IRS can do what is called a mail-in audit. Second, no matter how insignificant you may feel your income is, beware. The IRS carefully chooses its audits to set examples for others, not just for the amount of money it thinks it can get. While you are out of the United States, it is a bit difficult for the IRS to do much of anything to you if all of your assets and family members are also abroad.
The problem arises when you return to the United States on a permanent or a temporary basis. You could be faced with having to answer many difficult questions, paying numerous penalties and not being permitted to return to your country of origin.
Living and working outside the United States can be a great experience. However, you need to be aware of and follow the rules of the U.S. government if you wish to return or hold assets there. To make the best of your time living overseas, it is a good idea to be well informed, and so avoid surprises. Use the rules to your advantage.
Living, working and investing in a foreign country does have its tax advantages. One of the biggest and most misunderstood is the foreign earned-income exclusion. With this exclusion, you have the potential to deduct up to $80,000 of your earned income from your tax return for each year that you qualify.
The most important thing to note is that the exclusion is for income you earn as a wage earner. This is income you receive as a self-employed person or as an employee for a U.S. or foreign company. This does not include interest, dividends or capital gain income. For the self-employed, this exclusion does not include the self-employment tax (Social Security). If you are married and your spouse qualifies, you may also exclude up to another $80,000 of earned income. That's a total of $160,000.
This exclusion is not automatic. The first requirement is that you must file your tax return. The IRS can disqualify you from the exclusion on the basis that you have not filed a tax return. Then, to make things worse, that income becomes taxable and carries with it penalties that could equal 100% of the original tax.
If you invest in a foreign corporation or start a business corporation of your own, there are some advantages. One is that you are generally not taxed on the profits until you take the earnings either as a dividend or a wage. Even then, you may escape tax on the income because of the foreign tax credit or the foreign earned-income exclusion.
If you are an officer, director or stockholder of more than 10% of a foreign corporation, you are required to attach an additional set of forms to your tax return. The amount of information you must supply on these forms depends on the amount of ownership in the corporation and position with the company. Failure to file this form can result in a variety of fines and penalties, in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The fact that the company is not making a profit does not release you from your responsibility to file. Even if you have an inactive corporation for your car, home or other assets, you are required to file this form with your tax return.
In today's world of computers and Internet, the exchange of information between countries is commonplace. The United States has an exchange of information treaty with many countries, including Costa Rica. Stay tuned for more on filing taxes as a U.S. expatriate.
For more information on U.S. taxation, call U.S. Tax & Accounting Service at 288-2201 or e-mail ustax@lawyer.com.