Paresthesia is a neurosensitivity disorder caused by injury to the neural tissue. It is characterized by a burning or twinging sensation or by partial loss of local sensitivity. Paresthesia related to endodontic treatment can occur because of extravasation of filling material or the intracanal dressing, as a consequence of periapical surgery or because of periapical infection. A literature review of paresthesia in endodontics was undertaken, with a view to identifying and discussing the most commonly affected nerves, the diagnostic process and the treatment options. Among reported cases, the most commonly affected nerves were those passing through the jaw: the inferior alveolar nerve, the mental nerve and the lingual nerve. To diagnose paresthesia, the endodontist must carry out a complete medical history, panoramic and periapical radiography, and (in some cases) computed tomography, as well as mechanoceptive and nociceptive tests. To date, no specific treatment for endodontic-related paresthesia has been described in the literature, since the problem may be related to a variety of causes.
Endodontic-related paresthesia must be investigated carefully because of the intimate anatomic relationship between the root apex and certain nerve bundles, especially in the jaw. In addition, if the condition is severe, an irreversible neural lesion may result. The aim of the present study was to review the literature on paresthesia as an endodontic complication and to discuss the causes, the diagnostic process, the most affected nerves and the treatment options.
The nerves most affected by paresthesia related to endodontic therapy are the inferior alveolar nerve (IAN) and the mental nerve.2 However, the prevalence and incidence of paresthesia related to specific endodontic problems and particular teeth are still unknown. In a retrospective study3 examining cases of paresthesia related to treatment of mandibular premolars, the incidence was 0.96% (8/832). Yet many cases of paresthesia can go unnoticed by the endodontist and are therefore not reported.
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Figure 1: Periapical radiograph of a second mandibular molar showing the close relationship between root tips and mandibular canal.
With regard to endodontic treatment as a cause of paresthesia, Rowe8 suggested that the nerve can be damaged directly during root canal therapy through over-instrumentation (Fig. 1). However, Rowe also argued that mechanical damage to the nerve caused by an endodontic instrument can be repaired during the healing process and that this form of paresthesia is generally temporary. 8 The possibility of paresthesia due to extrusion of microorganisms should be considered, given the potential for biological aggression, although this mechanism has not been explored in the literature.
For this systematic review, the PubMed database was searched, using the keyword combination "endodontic AND paresthesia," for all case reports of paresthesia associated with endodontic complications published over the past 10 years (from January 2002 until December 2012). A total of 40 cases were identified (Table 1). Some important cases published earlier than the defined period of the search are also discussed in the following text.
Few cases of paresthesia related to endodontic complications involving innervation of the upper arch have been reported in the literature. Orr22,23 described 2 patients with paresthesia of the maxillary nerve caused by extravasation of N2 paste (Indrag-Agsa, Bologne, Italy). Orr emphasized that the composition of N2 paste includes paraformaldehyde, which is extremely caustic. Reeh and Messer24 described paresthesia that occurred during retreatment of a maxillary central incisor; in this case, perforation of the apex led to extravasation of sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) into the periradicular tissues. The consequences of this incident were immediate pain and swelling, formation of a sinus tract and paresthesia in the lower orbital and nasal regions. Pelka and Petschelt25 presented another case of paresthesia caused by extravasation of NaOCl, which was inadvertently injected beyond the apical foramen of the upper left lateral incisor, producing paresthesia of the left facial and infraorbital nerves. During the performance of in vitro studies, Schwarze and colleagues26 observed that sealers/pastes containing paraformaldehyde, such as Endomethasone (Specialités Septodont, Saint-Maur, France) and N2, are more cytotoxic and mutagenic than sealers containing calcium hydroxide.
Tilotta-Yasukawa and colleagues11 determined the proximity of the apex of the premolars and molars in relation to the mandibular canal, as well as the relationship between the IAN and its corresponding artery, with the goal of understanding how endodontic filling material spreads through the bone to penetrate the mandibular canal. They observed that the distance between the dental apex and the mandibular canal was more variable (and generally greater) for the first molar than for the second and third molars (1–4 mm vs. less than 1 mm [35 cases in 40 mandibles examined]). The authors concluded that, in the posterior region, the mandibular bone is not very dense and has a greater amount of trabecular bone. Notably, the inferior alveolar artery itself may be related to the occurrence of paresthesia, since it can act as a route for dissemination of materials, microorganisms and irrigating solutions to the neural tissue.
Figure 2: Schematic representation of the various causes of paresthesia due to endodontic problems. From the second premolar to the third molar, typical causes are extrusion or diffusion of intracanal medications, periradicular surgery, overfilling and overinstrumentation (beyond the apex), and apical periodontitis.
Diagnosis of paresthesia or neural anesthesia is based on a complete medical history, with assessment from the onset of symptoms.6 Reactions of the affected area to thermal stimuli, mechanical action, and electrical or chemical tests also contribute to the diagnosis, although these responses are subjective. Periapical radiographs are essential to establishing the relationship between the dental apex and certain nerve endings, especially in the mandible (Fig. 3).
De Beukelaer and colleagues30 reported the use of sensitivity tests to detect the extent and severity of paresthesia. Mechanical, thermal and taste tests were carried out at regular intervals, revealing the progress of treatment. According to these authors, clinical examination of patients who report a lesion of the lingual nerve should begin with observation of nerve function, specifically pronunciation and swallowing. Palpation of the sensitized region should also be performed.
Two types of clinical neurosensitivity testing can be performed, according to the specific receptors that are stimulated through skin contact: mechanoceptive and nociceptive. Mechanoceptive testing is based on a light static touch and the directional brush stroke test, whereas nociceptive testing is based on observation of thermal sensation experienced when specific groups of sensory nerve fibres are stimulated, in addition to the touch sensation evoked by sharp instruments.
Figure 3:a) Jaw showing bone in the molar region. b) Higher magnification of the alveolar bone in the third molar region, notable for the presence of numerous vacuoles. c) Jaw illustrating the possibility of bacteria or endodontic materials or products diffusing through the vacuole to reach the inferior alveolar nerve (shown in red).
Figure 4: Overfilling of sealer bordering the cortex of the mandibular canal.
Because paresthesia related to endodontic problems has a wide variety of causes, no single protocol can be used to treat every case. The treatment options for paresthesia are described below according to the causative situation.
For decompression of the IAN, favourable results have been achieved by first carrying out sagittal mandibulectomy for better visualization of the mandibular canal and then removing extraneous materials, with or without a root-end resection. Microneurosurgical techniques, which involve the use of microinstruments and magnifying equipment, can be used to restore the function of certain sensory or motor nerves innervations.32 The indications and contraindications for microneurosurgery are listed in Table 2.
Pogrel33 suggested exploratory surgery immediately after diagnosis of trauma in the neural tissue, since observations from a radiographic exam and other diagnostic techniques cannot be used to define the extent of damage to the nerve. This author suggested that the waiting time for intervention is controversial and that repairs carried out soon after the injury are more successful than those that are delayed; however, it was also noted that some interventions performed 12 months after the trauma had been successful.
According to Schultze-Mosgau and Reich,35 the likelihood of spontaneous recovery from paresthesia over a period of 3 to 6 months is too long. These authors suggested that vitamin B complex be prescribed to promote the development of the myelin sheath of nerves.
The following precautions are suggested to prevent paresthesia associated with endodontic problems: perform a thorough radiographic examination, verifying the proximity of the radicular apexes and/or periapical lesions to the nerve structures; maintain appropriate working length, avoiding over-instrumentation and excessive dilatation of the apical foramen; irrigate with chlorhexidine in cases of a very broad or incompletely formed apex; and administer B vitamins immediately if extrusion of filling material or solution is discovered close to the nerve.
In general, paresthesia occurs soon after endodontic therapy; therefore, it is recommended that the endodontist follow up with patients to inquire about symptoms within the first 24 hours after the appointment. This practice may allow early identification of paresthesia, thus facilitating effective treatment.
The nerves most affected by paresthesia are those located in the jaw, specifically the IAN and the mental nerve. To diagnose paresthesia, the endodontist should perform anamnesis, nociceptive and mechanoceptive tests on the affected region, periapical and panoramic radiography, and, in some cases, cone-beam CT. The choice of treatment modality should take into consideration factors such as the cause of the paresthesia, the extent of the injury, the time elapsed since the onset of symptoms and the patient's responses to systemic administration of medications. To prevent paresthesia, the endodontist should be aware of the proximity of the apexes of the teeth to the nerve structures before initiating intracanal procedures.
Dr. Alves is professor, department of endodontics, faculty of dentistry, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Dr. Coutinho is specialist in endodontics, São Leopoldo Mandic, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Dr. Gonçalves is professor, department of endodontics, faculty of dentistry, Estácio de Sá University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Acknowledgment: This study was supported by grants from Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ), a Brazilian governmental institution.
The authors have no declared financial interests.
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Amarone grapes ready
Last bunches of dried grapes for Amarone and Recioto.
The winter was quite cold and rainy. It's February and temperatures continue to be relatively chilly, with temperatures few deegrees above 0°C (32°F). The last dried grapes for the production of Amarone and Recioto have been pressed. For the 2012 vintage, many wineries have done the pressing in December, but there are cellars that, in the pursue of for more concentration and complexity, have prolonged drying in the fruttai, the lofts specially equipped for the drying of grapes.
Amarone fermentation vats.
The must is inside fermentation tanks, full of the sugars naturally developed inside grapes during maturation and concentrated by the drying process. Companies seeking the absolute control of the production have added selected yeasts and are now maintaining temperatures inside the tanks to the desired levels with a system of cavities around vats inside which flows glycol, a fluid that can be heated or cooled as desired by a computerized monitoring system.
On the other side, most traditional wineries rely on indigenous yeasts naturally present on the skin of grapes. Cold temperatures slow down the action of yeasts that gradually activate and multiply inside the must. This is one of the secrets of Amarone. In winter, cold temperatures slow down the whole process, allowing a greater preservation of perfumes that, with most tumultuous fermentation due to high temperatures, would be likely to burn.
Fermentation thermometer.
Each tank is equipped with a thermometer indicating the temperature of the must. At the moment they mark less than 10°C (50°F). As soon as the internal temperature begin to rise it will be the sign that fermentation has begun. Yeasts, "eating" the sugars in the must produce alcohol, carbon dioxide and, as a result of their activity, heat. In the middle of fermentation temperatures can reach and exceed 20°C (68°F). It is still a relatively low temperature compared to those that can be reached in October-November during fermentation of Valpolicella. For Amarone however, with the lower temperatures of February, the fermentation continues slowly and steadily.
While the cycle of production of Amarone 2012 is in full swing, a new cycle, the 2013 vintage one is just beginning. In fact we are now in the middle of pruning in vineyards. It's a very crucial moment since it is now that wineries decide how the plant will develop in spring and how much grapes it will produce, thus determining to their quality.
Amarone 2009 Preview

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When you visit Woolacombe you must try surfing. It's that simple.
We hear excuses from people of all shapes and sizes, with all sorts of reasons why they'd love to give it a go but 'maybe tomorrow'. Well we found this video interview with James Davis who, at 70 years old, has been surfing for nearly 50 years. It's inspirational in the sense that he's so matter-of-fact about his endeavour. He didn't set out to surf for so long but just seems to enjoy every day he's in the water.
So watch the video and then book yourself in for a lesson at one of the many surf schools in Woolacombe, such as Nick Thorn's Surf Academy.


Timeless yet urban is what defines the Club Monaco lifestyle brand. Founded in 1985 in Toronto, but headquartered today in New York's trendy Chelsea district, Club Monaco is a brand for those looking for hip clothing that is classic and affordable.
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And it has never been easier to find Club Monaco in Canada. All the latest trends are here, from pretty floral to graphic styles. My favourite pieces are the cool mixes of military apparel and feminine look. Try an army bomber-style jacket with the cute scalloped shorts in white or denim. You will look fresh and edgy. For work, pair some white jeans with the oh-so-hip graphic look going on right now. Be bold and go for a black and white striped jacket to offset the white. Nothing says power in the office like a bold jacket. With summer coming up many Canadians will be heading to the beach this summer. They have you covered, literally. You can find an array of beautiful cover-ups. Try a flowing maxi-dress for those lazy summer days. A maxi-dress can take you from day to night.
Do not forget to accessorize. You will find everything you need to complete your outfit. I would suggest some retro sunglasses for a vintage feel. Top the look with a head scarf. You will be ready for Hollywood! Do not forget the men in your life. They have cool clothes and accessories for men, too. Club Monaco is truly the ultimate one-stop shopping for Canadians.


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111 service to be rolled-out nationally
An NHS non-emergency helpline will be rolled out nationally, the Health Secretary, Vaughan Gething has announced.
111 is a free treatment and advice service, managed by a team of professionals, who will treat or direct users to the right health service for their need. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Currently the service is only available in the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Health Board and Carmarthenshire areas, where it was launched as a pilot in October 2016 to test the practicalities of combining NHS Direct Wales and the GP Out of Hours services.
The service brings together NHS Direct Wales and GP Out-of-Hours call handling and triage into a single service. It differs from other UK models by having a greater proportion of clinical staff within it.
The decision to roll out follows an independent evaluation of the pilot. It found the service received over 71,000 calls in the first six months of operation, with 95% or survey respondents saying they were satisfied or very satisfied with the service.
Although changes cannot be wholly be attributed to 111. The evaluation found a 1% decrease in Emergency Department attendance in Abertawe Bro Morgannwg during the first six months of service. There was also a reduction in ambulance conveyance to Emergency Departments. This change was mainly seen in non-urgent conveyances – down by just over 25% during the evaluation period.
Vaughan Gething said:
"I am pleased to announce that following the success of the 111 pilot we will be rolling out the service nationally over the next 3 years.
"I'm very encouraged to see evaluation which suggests a link between 111 and a decrease in ambulance conveyance. It is also clear from feedback that this service has been valuable in supporting patients and helping the NHS to treat patients with urgent care needs more effectively.
"We've been open and honest about the pressure our Emergency Departments are under, particularly this winter. People can help make a difference by using our health service sensibly. The 111 service will support people to receive the most appropriate services for their needs, at the right time and in the right place."
Chris Powell, the Welsh Ambulance Service's Area Manager for 111/NHS Direct Wales, added:
"As the hosts of 111, we're really pleased by the progress made and the encouraging feedback received during the early stages of the pilot.
"People living in the Abertawe Bro Morgannwg and Carmarthenshire areas have been reaping the benefits of 111 for many months now, and soon everyone in Wales will have access to this service. This is another step towards a more modern approach to delivering urgent care, and we look forward to building on the success of 111 to date."


Last month I learned about a fun blogging and writing challenge called A Sentence a Day. I took this challenge for the month of June wondering what would be so interesting in my life that I could journal my daily thoughts into a post. Although I do not work in the summers, I have plenty of activities and interests to keep myself busy.
Not wanting to forget my daily thoughts, which happens more often than not…I hunted for a journaling app. I tried a couple, then gave up until I found Write A Day. I wanted something I could save to a WORD doc (if anyone knows of something besides One Note or EverNote please leave a comment)! Even though Write a Day does not save to WORD, it will save your post as an image that can be shared on social media. Here is an example from June 12.
June 1 Thursday. Due to hubby's work schedule, I took a solo drive to San Diego with 2 dogs. Took 9.5 hours. Listened to audiobooks—so nice to be read to! Today was my brother's birthday, so let's start out this post with a photo of the moonshine we bought to celebrate the birthday and engagement party!
June 2, Friday. Did my morning workout at a San Diego 24-hour Fitness. Helped my brother by running some errands for his party. Later that evening we went to a hotel in Mission Valley for hors douvres.
June 3, Saturday. Today I met my daughters and two of three stepchildren for breakfast for a belated Mother's Day. This evening was all about my brother's engagement party to his partner and our entire family traveled to San Diego from several California locations.
June 4, Sunday. My morning walk with my dogs yielded a bonus of gorgeous jacaranda trees and bougainvillea plants. I adore these since I don't see them in Sacramento.
June 5, Monday. Enjoying the cool, overcast air known as "June Gloom." Little did I know it would be scorching hot two weeks later all over the state of California. Oh, if I could bottle this cool air and save it for later! Met my stepdaughter for a nice lunch in Mission Valley near the gym where she works as a personal trainer.
June 6, Tuesday. In preparing to leave San Diego to go home, my brother's dog attempted his last bite on my "puppy," Brodie. Why was it his last? Brodie finally just bit him back and took a piece of his ear. How I wish I could have left 20 minutes earlier.
June 7, Wednesday. Nice to be back home from San Diego and discovered a blog post announcing my role as a blog panelist for WordCamp Sacramento 2017.
June 8, Thursday. Thursdays seem to be my "spa" day! I wake up, enjoy coffee, check in and engage on social media with my Thursday blog posts. I usually attend cardio/bootcamp class, run home, shower, then on to my Weight Watchers meeting.
June 9, Friday. Today is my mom's 77th birthday. I tried to call her at the nursing home, but no luck. At least I got to visit with her the previous week while in San Diego. In a weak moment, I previously signed up for a Ladies Windsurf Clinic held all this weekend. In need of a new wetsuit, I tried on three at the Windsurf shop. Talk about exhausting and none of them felt right. Plus I was tired and slightly anxious about the clinic. I got to meet Arrianne, the Dutch Windsurf pro running the clinic.
June 10, Saturday. I woke up in our trailer at the windsurf campground having anxiety about this morning's impending windsurf clinic. Without hubby here as my "rigging boy," I got some help loading my own sails and boards onto our truck and slowly drove the mile to the beach area. We watched Arrianne demonstrate some dry land skills, but I couldn't execute the skills on the water. I was so frustrated, but I did get my front foot in the foot-strap for a few moments. The water was cold and my wet-suit did not keep me warm. The wind was fairly strong—I was complimented by the instructor for using a 4.7 meter sail (it was all I had rigged).
June 12, Monday. At home and still tired from the weekend, but I went to my workout anyway. I bought a new wet-suit online from a store in the Columbia River Gorge, then new workout shoes at the mall. Should I be worried that shopping makes me happy?
June 13, Tuesday. I wrote over 1100 words on my Fitness book today while my car was being serviced.
June 14, Wednesday. Got a great 60-minute morning workout before it got hot. Ran errands and found a great new dog groomer in my neighborhood.
June 15, Thursday. I went to my weekly cardio/bootcamp class. Unfortunately, it was hot in the group exercise room. Once at home and comfortably cool, I managed to write 300 more words on my fitness book.
June 16, Friday. I try to practice Yoga every Friday at 8am, but it was very hot in the group-ex room. The instructor finished our yoga journey with the pronouncement "this was our first hot yoga class," but I wasn't amused. I ended my day with a nice dinner date with my hubby.
June 17, Saturday. Knowing California was in for a HOT few days, we decided early in the week to avoid the delta (if there is no wind, it's brutal—no A/C in the trailer), and decided to spend the weekend up in the Sierra foothills at my Dad's place for Father's Day.
June 18, Sunday. We spent Father's Day spent in Foresthill with my dad. Another hot day, but we powered through a sweltering 45-minute hike at 3500 feet on the Western States Trail. I am prone to heat exhaustion and got a touch of it at the end of the hike, but I got 4500 steps in. I had intended to write while Dad and hubby went shooting, but we ended up staying in the house with the fans blowing on us. Hubby grilled steaks and my step-mom made her amazing potato salad. So glad we spent the day with my dad. He will be 81 in mid-July.
June 19, Monday. Enjoyed watching the early morning hummingbirds on my dad's deck while eating breakfast! We later drove home with the A/C blasting in the car as this horrible heat wave continued on the west coast. Broke temperature records all this week. Cooling centers have opened in many communities. I didn't do much of anything but take a long nap (which is rare for me).
June 20, Tuesday. With this ungodly hot weather, 80 degrees at 9am, I went to our gym's version of water aerobics. I actually got a decent workout! The water and air in the indoor pool were warm but as soon as I stepped into the main gym area, it was much cooler. Did some more writing on my book, another 1000 words.
June 21, Wednesday. Early morning walk with the dogs to beat the heat. The temps will be 105 today! Got a much-needed pedicure, then spent the afternoon on book research and re-familiarizing myself with mail chimp!
June 22, Thursday. I am proud to announce I launched my new blog page Focus on Fitness with the link to my newsletter mailing list to draw interest for my upcoming book, No Excuses Fitness!
June 23, Friday. Early morning yoga session, some class schedule prep work, then off to lunch with a fellow Sacramento blogger to discuss our next local meetup. This may be the last day of 100+ degree temps.
June 24, Saturday. Saturday morning, heading to the nice, cool gym. Hubby's new work schedule has his days off Sunday and Mondays through the rest of the summer. It's kind of nice to drive to our windsurf campground in the delta on a Saturday instead of negotiating Friday afternoon traffic. Being semi-retired, I have little patience for traffic anymore!
Feeling slightly motivated by all the fun, and having hubby rig up a small sail, another friend and I thought we could catch the sunset sail with the ebb tide, later that day. I was terrified but I felt ready for the challenge and the conditions were right…or so I thought. No sooner than I put on the wet-suit and rest of my armor, drag my gear up over the levee, and enter the water…the wind died! Kind of like getting dressed up with nowhere to go!
But wasn't the sunset amazing?
June 26, Monday. I managed to windsurf on this very windy Monday morning. I sailed on a 3.7 meter sail. My friend even took photos and made a cool video of me flying through the waves and posted it on Facebook.
Once I was finished windsurfing, I noticed a dragonfly in the molting process of shedding its exoskeleton. I managed to capture several photos of the process. Nature is amazing!
June 27, Tuesday. I spent my morning as a guest lecturer for a class one of my colleagues teaches, who is undergoing chemo treatments. That afternoon, one of our friends came over so I could help him submit an online supplemental job application. As a thank-you, he and my hubby started dinner prep and our friend badly sliced his finger. I had to drive him to Kaiser ER, luckily, we were only there an hour (a miracle if you ask me). Nope, no photos of this!
June 28 Wednesday. With the exception of my workout this morning and a quick trip to the vet, most of my day was spent writing—two blog posts with images (tried Canva for the first time); and some work on my book.
June 29, Thursday. The dogs woke me up early today, might as well get some work done! Posted a blog today then went to my Bootcamp workout! My goal is to use Thursday afternoons as my school prep day in order to have my Fall class schedules ready by mid-August.
June 30, Friday. Where did the month go? I only have two short months to get my book written until I start teaching 150 students in the Fall semester! Getting ready for the July 4th long weekend. Today I launched my first newsletter to my subscribed "FIT Readers." If you are interested, please take a look at this link!
In capturing my thoughts for A Sentence a Day, I was amazed to read all of my thoughts written each day. Had I not written these daily, I would have forgotten some of the details.
This is easier than I thought… What was your highlight for the month of June? Please consider joining other bloggers for July's "Sentence a Day" post. Start writing those sentences now!
I have joined up with a great group, but there's always room for more. If you are up for this challenge, please visit Leslie at her Sentence a Day for May post.
Please visit the links for other examples of Sentence a Day posts!
I was in flow for sure! Thank you, Christy!
I'm not sure how to pm you through your blog. :-0 My e-mail is pam.wight@colettawight.net. My nephew, who was raised in NH and is one of my favorite people, just moved to Sacramento for work (with the new AG). He's in shock with the heat so far. But at least it's a dry heat! I hope to visit him within the year. My favorite weather? Definitely the SF Bay area.
Hi Pam, thank you! I sent your email along to Leslie, who coordinates it all. I'm excited you are interested. There is a monthly post that links up to others' posts. I'm sure you will enjoy it. Which reminds me I need to journal my thought for yesterday! Yes, Sacramento is a very dry heat, thank goodness, because my curly hair prefers it that way. I grew up in San Diego so I know a little about humidity (it can be so humid there in August and September).
Pm me through my blog and I'll send you the email address for the sentence a day if you are interested. There's a linkup for it each month, which is fun! I've never had the pleasure of feeling the legendary east coast weather, but I've been in east Texas and experienced that humidity in spring in summer. Here in sacramento we've had several 100 degree days again…I'll take some more June gloom from San Diego, or even the SF bay area!
Whoa! You are an adventurer..up to so many fun and different things… I love that!
This just goes to prove how busy our lives are, Terri. How did I ever work full time and manage to cram everything else into a day? I've asked myself that question many times. Great photography of the dragonfly and don't envy the summer heat you have to encounter. If you ever manage to bottle that cool air, I'd be your first customer. Here in the UK, we've had some hot days, but nowhere near as hot as in your part of the world.
Love the idea of a sentence a day. It's given me a new idea for some blog posts. I've just written that idea down so I don't forget it.
We do make our own "busy" don't we, Hugh? I would love to read your round up posts of your sentences. It's only once a month so I found it doable. Feel free to join when you can, it would wonderful to have the male perspective, plus you would be introduced to another set of wonderful bloggers. Yeah, it's hot again here, sigh, but our A/C and ceiling fans work perfectly. Heading out for a dog walk right now (8:30am here) while it's "cool (78 degrees)! I always enjoy your comments and appreciate them!
Oh, gracious. I need to up my game. Just reading your month and the months of the other great gals has left me in need of a Red Bull! What a sloth I am becoming.
Would like to know more about how you are writing your book. Hand written? Word? I keep saying I am going to write a book but again, the sloth in me takes over.
Fabulous dragonfly photos. Like something in a nonfiction book for children. Well done.
You sound like a devoted mom, step-mom, daughter and wife. I appreciate how well you balance all of those hats while working and exercising!
Thank you for joining us. Looking forward to getting to know more about you!
I hope you are having a great July!
I try to write in my journal every day while we are traveling, but I don't usually do it while at home. That might be a nice way to keep track of how we spend all our time in retirement (especially when we get asked, "what do you do?). Nice sunset photo!
Thanks, Janis! I hate that question (even if it remains unasked)! I felt compelled to quantify my time every day when I first retired.
Join us!! If you are interested in joining the group link-up, just holler. I will add your name to our email group and will send you the info.
I'm loving this challenge Terri and reading what everyone gets up to. I think I need to put windsurfing on my bucket list although I'm not that great at water sports. I'm so pleased you joined the link up and can't wait to read your book when you publish. Here's to a great July for everyone.
Yes! I'm so pleased to see several fellow bloggers I know, in the challenge, plus meeting new ones!
Hi Terri: Glad you joined us in Sentence a Day. I'm 3rd in the link up. Looks like you had a fun month of June. Look forward to reading your July review.
A great record of your month Terri, loved reading of your hot weather. I am enjoying this challenge but you're right, we have to start making notes at the start of the month or we forget things!! Great pics too.
thanks, Deb! I am journalling yesterday and today as we speak! LOL!!
Thanks for sharing! For three years, I've kept a one sentence a day happiness journal. I love to look back on previous years as I record the current days entry.
Wow, that takes dedication, Jill! Impressive! I used to journal, but life got in the way! And thanks for reminding me to write in mine now!
Welcome to …. writing a diary every day! You lead a very busy life, my lady! 🙂 I should refrain to a sentence a day, instead of a full page, equaling about 20 minutes each evening!!
EEk! I know! My sentences became long winded!! But writing will do what it wants!
Hi Terri, what book are you working on? It sounds so exciting. Thank you for sharing your June diary. I admire how active you are. I should do more exercise!
Hi Miri, we should ALL do more exercise, LOL! And that's what my book is about: No Excuses Fitness. If you're interested, please consider joining my mailing list!
So did you link canva? I love using it. What a great month, I have always wanted to try wind surfing…glad you had some friends that could talk you down, sometimes that's what we need. I'm loving reading everyone's sentences.
Thanks, Sarah! My sentences seems to be paragraphs, LOL!
Sounds like you had a really lovely month, Terri. Nice to have met up with all the girls for mother's day even if it was a bit late. Wrenching you knee doesn't sound very nice but I assume your recovered quickly.
Hi Terri, Lovely journal and photos. I, too, have been looking for a journaling app in anticipation of catching thoughts on the go on my next trip. I finally settled on the "Notes" app that comes on phone, iPad, etc. You can copy and paste into Word or WordPress and edit once there and you can even dictate by tapping the microphone. I have set up a folder for the trip in "Notes" to keep them together.
You pack a lot of activity into your days, Terri. No wonder you're so healthy and youthful.
Thank you, Sharon! What is that they say about being "retired"? How did I have time to work?
Like I did – squeezing it in between the important stuff!
Hi Terri, you are one busy woman! I like the idea of writing a little something each day. I used to journal, but have gotten away from it. I think I put too many demands on my writing- it has to be perfect- that I sometimes just don't start. I really should free myself and just get it down! I look forward to checking our your new site.
Thanks, Michele…you've been on vacation? I use Write a Day to get it all down, then just quickly type it into a Word doc ASAP.
What a great review, Terri!!
We learned about June Gloom while we were in LA last weekend!! I had no idea—I thought the sun always shone in California?? LOL!!
That sunset photo is amazing!! And the molting dragonfly—wowza!!
I still have to get better about taking photos. Heck, we went to breakfast in LA with a blogger and I forgot to take photos!! Bad blogger!!
Thanks so much, Jodie! Sometimes I forget to take key photos too. Also hard to get a selfie on a windsurf board–needing two hands and all, LOL!
I have greatly enjoyed reading these 'Sentence A Day' challenges. They have given me much insight to the bloggers behind them. You've had a busy month!! I loved your 'behind the scenes'.
Thanks, Donna! My, you are a fast one this a.m.!


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Imperva to Acquire jSonar, Together Will Lead A New Generation of Data Security
Diana Wong
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Industry veteran Ron Bennatan to join and lead Imperva's Data Security business
SAN MATEO, CA – Oct. 1, 2020 – Imperva, Inc., (@Imperva) the cybersecurity leader whose mission is to protect data and all paths to it, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire jSonar, the leader in modern database security. The acquisition will pioneer a bold new approach to securing data through all paths, including on-premises, cloud, multi-cloud and Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS), delivering an integrated approach across data and applications.
The evolution of modern data architecture has worked against security professionals, making securing data more difficult at every turn. Scale and complexity of data assets have grown exponentially and security teams are faced with the difficult task of expeditiously securing diverse environments while lacking estate-wide analytics and control. Combining jSonar's ability to quickly secure data stores no matter what kind or where they live, with Imperva's leadership in app and data security, will spearhead a fundamentally new approach to data security to help enterprises address today's and tomorrow's needs.
"Enterprises have shifted focus from compliance to data security while demanding lower costs and more measurable benefits," says Pam Murphy, CEO of Imperva. "This combination of two uniquely qualified trailblazers will signal a new approach to data security that puts an emphasis on usability and value with sustained and complete coverage for three initiatives organizations need to implement – security, compliance and privacy."
Imperva Data Security discovers databases on the network, classifies sensitive data, detects database vulnerabilities and applies security controls to data access. jSonar's platform simplifies the process of establishing universal security, compliance and privacy controls, enabling integration with all data repositories across any on-premises and cloud environment from within one platform, while alleviating high costs and development efforts thanks to built-in automation and data-centric playbooks.
"While data grows at an exponential rate, budgets do not. Our mission has always been to develop solutions that solve the full-range of challenges in data security in a way that is efficient, simple to achieve, and provides tangible value beyond compliance," says Ron Bennatan, CTO and Co-founder, jSonar. "We are thrilled to join forces with Imperva, who have been ushering in a new age of data protection in order to make security available to everyone."
Ron Bennatan – a 25 year data security veteran and founder of both jSonar and DAM provider Guardium – will join to lead the Imperva Data Security business, comprising both jSonar and Imperva data security product lines. This combination will form a large development organization dedicated to data security. Additionally, jSonar's analytics and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform will be used throughout the Imperva solution stack.
"As data management and protection use cases continue to grow in complexity, variety, and scale, organizations increasingly have to choose between best-of-breed yet disjointed security tools and an integrated suite," says Alexei Balaganski, Lead Analyst, KuppingerCole Analysts AG. "The potential of Imperva and jSonar represents a comprehensive integrated approach to securing data both through its complete life span and across a broad range of heterogeneous IT platforms, which entitles customers to get return from existing investments while gaining consolidated analytics, proactive protection and quick response capabilities."
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of required regulatory clearance, and is expected to close [mid-October 2020].
Read the blog post from Kunal Anand, CTO of Imperva
Read the blog post from Ron Bennatan, CTO and Co-founder of jSonar
Learn more about Imperva Data Security
Check out the Imperva Blog for the latest product and solution news, and threat intelligence from Imperva Research Labs
About jSonar
jSonar helps customers solve today's complex and costly approach to database security with an all-in-one platform that rapidly delivers comprehensive security and compliance for any database system across any on-premise or cloud environment. jSonar's software platform delivers a unified view of all database activity, unlocking high-value, actionable security analytics and delivering out-of-the box functionality for reducing and preventing database risks and operationalizing security controls. jSonar is trusted by some of the largest finance, insurance and healthcare organizations in the world to accelerate adoption of new databases, reduce costs, and move beyond compliance to achieve real data security. Learn more at www.jsonar.com.
About Imperva
Imperva is the cybersecurity leader whose mission is to protect data and all paths to it. Imperva protects the data of over 6,200 customers from cyber attacks through all stages of their digital transformation. Imperva provides application and data security solutions to help organizations implement and sustain security, compliance and privacy initiatives.
Connect with a jSonar team member to learn more.


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Kingdom Hearts 3D Drops Into North America On July 31
By Siliconera Staff April 5, 2012
The wait for Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] won't be too long. Square Enix set July 31 as the release date for the North American version. That's only a three month gap between regions since Kingdom Hearts 3D made its debut in Japan last week.
That's a pretty fast localization turn around considering Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep took six months. However, since we're getting Kingdom Hearts 3D so soon we probably won't have any new bosses or extras like Sticker Mode.
Check out our impressions of Traverse Town from the Japanese version and stay tuned for more Kingdom Hearts 3D coverage on Siliconera.


GM expects bigger profits once its all-new 2016 Chevrolet Malibu is on the market later this year, its CFO said. Source: General Motors Co.
Back on April 23, General Motors reported net income of $945 million for the first quarter.
That was a significant improvement over the $213 million it earned a year ago, but it was less than Wall Street expected, and GM's shares fell about 3% on the news.
GM missed analysts' estimates primarily because of some unfavorable exchange-rate moves, weakness in some overseas markets, and taxes that were higher than expected.
But there was plenty of good news, too, including a big boost in profits in North America. During the earnings call, CEO Mary Barra and CFO Chuck Stevens wanted to make sure that good news was heard -- and that Wall Street's expectations were set fairly.
Here are five key points Barra and Stevens made during the call.
GM wants to make and sell more pickups and SUVs -- but there's a catchSales of GM's pickups and of its big, truck-based SUVs like the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban have been booming lately-- so much so that demand may be greater than GM can supply.
Those are hugely profitable products for GM, and the company would love to sell more. That means making more, and Barra detailed how GM plans to do that. But as Barra explained, they're not going to make too many more, because the company wants to be very careful not to make big investments in new factories that might not be sustainable. Instead, it's looking to increase production in existing plants, adding shifts to those factories that aren't currently working around the clock.
New models like the Malibu will boost margins and profitsStevens said GM saw some weakness in retail "pricing" in North America in the first quarter that hurt profits to the tune of about $200 million compared to a year ago. Generally speaking, GM has been doing a great job of improving its pricing in the U.S., building much better vehicles that can be sold with fewer discounts. And those big sales of high-profit SUVs and pickups have helped a great deal recently.
But right now, two of its biggest-selling cars -- the Chevy Cruze and Malibu sedans -- are nearing the ends of their model runs, with brand-new versions due soon. As is common with outgoing models (from GM or any other automaker), discounts are needed to keep sales going. Those discounts hurt profits.
Stevens expects the full-year impact on pricing to be flat -- or put another way, he expects the all-new models coming this fall to make up the difference by the end of the year. In fact, GM has said that it expects each sale of the new 2016 Chevy Malibu to generate an average of $1,500 in profits more than sales of the current car.
GM isn't counting on these "mix" gains continuing While pricing was a "headwind" in North America during the first quarter, GM saw nice gains from "mix" -- the mix of more-profitable to less-profitable products in its overall sales.
Competition is squeezing profits in China, but GM has a plan to offset thatChina's new-car market has boomed for years, but lately, there are signs that it's "maturing" -- or put another way, growth is slowing down. Meanwhile, the domestic Chinese automakers have improved their products, and they're competing more fiercely with the biggest foreign automakers -- namely, Volkswagen and GM -- that have long dominated the market.
But GM anticipated that pressure, and it's responding with more higher-margin products and careful cost management.
GM has no interest in merging with Fiat ChryslerFiat ChryslerCEO Sergio Marchionne has made lots of headlines recently with his repeated calls for industry consolidation -- and hints that he would like to find a merger partner for FCA.
The article 5 Things General Motors' Management Wants You to Know originally appeared on Fool.com.


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Hotspex Media Named Among the Ad Age Best Places to Work
TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hotspex Media has been named one of the Ad Age Best Places to Work 2023, an annual ranking of companies that lead the pack in factors ranging from pay and benefits to corporate culture and leadership.
Since its inception, Hotspex Media has strived to balance its revenue growth rate with its development of personnel. "As a management team, we adapt to external demands, but our staff is central to our identity. Our team values empathy, transparency and inclusivity, but there's no greater joy than celebrating personal and professional growth," said Josh Rosen, President.
"We've had countless team members step up and achieve their goals. The alignment of personal goals with business outcomes has been amazing to witness. We're a team of doers and I'm beyond proud of how we've grown together," Rosen added.
Recently Rosen and the Hotspex Management team invested in mental health initiatives to ensure adequate access to mental health practitioners, a work-abroad program encouraging staff to work/live anywhere for up to 6 weeks, and an RRSP matching plan.
Ad Age Best Places to Work 2023 honors 50 companies that did a standout job over the past year as the ad business met with the challenges of a weakening economy, changing media market and a continued tight talent pool.
The winners—top companies with 200 or fewer employees and top companies with more than 200 employees—reflect the highest overall numerical scores based on an analysis of questionnaires submitted by employers and survey responses from their employees.
Ad Age's scoring system factors in employee responses on topics including pay and benefits and seven other core focus areas (75% of the score) and a company's policies and practices on areas including pay and benefits, work/life balance, recruitment, training and development (25% of the score).
Ad Age produced Best Places to Work 2023 in partnership with Best Companies Group, a research firm specializing in identifying and recognizing great places to work. The competition was open to agencies, ad tech firms, brand or corporate marketing departments or groups and in-house agencies of marketers.
About Ad Age
Created in 1930 to cover a burgeoning industry with objectivity, accuracy and fairness, Ad Age continues to be powered by award-winning journalism. Today, Ad Age is a global media brand focusing on curated creativity, data and analysis, people and culture, and innovation and forecasting.
About Hotspex Media
Based in Toronto, Canada, Hotspex Media is an independent digital media agency that specializes in media planning and programmatic execution. Ranked the #1 Agency for Media Planning and Buying as reviewed by clients, the company's team of strategic doers prides itself on its culture of teamwork, open-mindedness, inclusivity, and commitment to growth.
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Two words, one promise. The motto of our company has been both an obligation and an incentive for the past four generations of our family-owned company. A promise we keep with expertise and dedication – for the benefit of our customers, partners and employees.
Our medium-sized company operates on a global scale. Based in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, we are deeply rooted in Germany, but we have also earned the trust of our customers in more than 70 countries. We extent our pioneering role, face the individual challenges posed by the markets and are therefore highly appreciated as a reliable manufacturer, market partner and employer.


Press Release (ePRNews.com) - WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. - Nov 15, 2017 - Cabeau, a world leader in consumer travel products available in more than 110 countries, announces its partnership with BBM Bommidala Group, a leading Indian business conglomerate operating within the travel retail industry, to introduce Cabeau's products across the Indian Subcontinent. Through this collaboration, Cabeau will be available at every major airport in the region by the end of the year.
The partnership will allow Cabeau to reach new customers and elevate its presence in the Indian Subcontinent, bringing travel made better to millions of travelers. Cabeau will be showcased on digital displays along with product pole displays, optimizing sales opportunities for each retailer. Duty Free stores at leading airports will carry the brand's award-winning Evolution Pillow and Evolution Cool pillows, with additional travel retail channels offering the pillows and Cabeau's expanded product line in 2018.
Cabeau creates exceptional and affordable travel products for all of life's journey's. Our company began with one simple mission: to find a travel pillow that actually works. What started with the Evolution® Pillow has now evolved into a smart assortment of solution-driven products. Each one is specifically designed to make travel easier, more manageable and infinitely more yfahv comfortable, turning every trip into a first-class experience. Cabeau's award-winning travel pillows, comfort products, and accessories are available in over 110 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.cabeau.com.


Engaging the audience can be the difference between a great and a poor presentation, and involves not only the content, but many social skills too.
Presenting is something fairly new to me, and something I've shied away from for many years due to my stammer. My fear was I would not engage the audience, in fact my fear was the exact opposite, I would make the audience disengaged as I spluttered my way through a presentation. Nevertheless, I felt I had a story to tell and so set about learning more about presentation skills. I attended a short presentation skills course which gave me some tips to planning the presentation, and some tips about engaging the audience. I managed to get a session accepted at Agile Cambridge in the UK So armed with this training, and having planned (and rehearsed many times!) my presentation, the time came to deliver.
Something I vowed I would never do is give a long bio at the start, because I really dislike that in presentations, and makes me switch off. So no introduction, just launched straight into it. The presentation had a chronological format, going through the decades starting at 1968. The first question I asked was "who remembers 1968?" which immediately elicited a response. I swiftly followed this up with some facts including that Steve Jobs was still in high school, which draw some laughs from the audience.
I was pretty happy with the engagement I was getting, but the moment I remember most was when I got to the 80s, and asked the audience another question... C64 or ZX Spectrum. This draw a very emotional response from the audience, and reignited the deep rooted rivalry that existed in the 80s. Throughout the rest of the presentation, I tried to keep it lighthearted and natural. I personally much prefer listening to someone who is just talking, rather than someone who has their game-face on. I also tried to keep eye contact with various people around the room. I generally find this very difficult (as do a lot of people), but it really made a difference, allowing me to express myself on a more personal level.
Overall, I felt the presentation was a reasonable success, but I was really pleased with the reactions I got from the audience. If I had not have put in the humorous lines, the asking the audience bits and the nostalgic references, it would have been a different experience.
Content is the other engaging factor. Your slide deck can make or break the presentation. Remember, less is more and it is YOU who is presenting the information, not the projector!
For some examples of what NOT to do, watch Life after death by Powerpoint by Don McMillan.


Giraldus Cambrensis, also called Gerald Of Wales, or Gerald De Barri, (born c. 1146, Manorbier Castle, Pembrokeshire, Wales—died c. 1223), archdeacon of Brecknock, Brecknockshire (1175–1204), and historian, whose accounts of life in the late 12th century stand as a valuable historical source. His works contain vivid anecdotes about the Christian church, particularly in Wales, about the growing universities of Paris and Oxford, and about notable clerics and laymen.
Of noble birth, Gerald was educated in Paris, and, on returning to Wales (1175), he was appointed archdeacon of Brecknock. The following year, after he was nominated (but not elected) as bishop of the ancient see of St. David's, Pembrokeshire, he returned to Paris to study canon law and theology.
Gerald entered the service of King Henry II of England probably in July 1184. Two journeys during that period led to the compilation of his important books on Ireland and Wales. He visited Ireland on a military expedition (1185–86) with Henry's son, the future King John, and as a result wrote Topographia Hibernica (c. 1188; "Topography of Ireland") and Expugnatio Hibernica (c. 1189; "Conquest of Ireland"). Gerald's Welsh tour in 1188 with Archbishop Baldwin of Canterbury, undertaken to raise soldiers for the Third Crusade, prompted his Itinerarium Cambriae (1191; "Itinerary of Wales") and Cambriae descriptio (1194; "Description of Wales"). He left the king's service in 1195, retiring to Lincoln to study theology.
From 1199 to 1203 Gerald's life was clouded by his frustrated ambition to become bishop of St. David's and to make it independent of Canterbury, thereby restoring the see's ancient power of exercising metropolitan rights over much of southern Wales as it had done prior to the Anglo-Norman penetration into Wales. This ambition led him to reject four Irish and two Welsh bishoprics. He was again nominated for St. David's in 1199, but the archbishop of Canterbury promoted a rival candidate; Pope Innocent III quashed both elections in 1203. Gerald explained his career and especially his struggle over St. David's in his autobiography, De rebus a se gestis (c. 1204–05; "Concerning the Facts of My History"; Eng. trans. The Autobiography of Giraldus Cambrensis). Gerald resigned his archdeaconry the following year. After revisiting Ireland (1205–06), he made a pilgrimage to Rome in 1207.


The fabric sheet really does work! I get eatin up by mosquitoes and start to swell! Lol. So my grandmother told me a couple years ago to use a fabric sheet. I must say, I doubted it's powers at first, but it actually works for me!


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Class GameEngine

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com.mygdx.game.GameEngine

public class GameEngine
extends java.lang.Object

GameEngine class is what is used to run the back-end of the game. It has all the main methods and

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          An executable version of the game can be found at: http://gandhi-inc.me/downloads/assessment4.jar
          Our website is: www.gandhi-inc.me

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Modifier and Type
Class and Description

static class
GameEngine.State

Encodes possible play-states
 These are not to be confused with the game-state (which is directly linked to the renderer)

Field Summary

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Modifier and Type
Field and Description

private static GameEngine
_instance

Chancellor
chancellorGame

int
currentPlayerID

Holds the numeric getID of the player who's currently active in the game

private Drawer
drawer

Object providing QOL drawing functions to simplify visual construction and rendering tasks

private com.badlogic.gdx.Game
game

Stores current game-state, enabling transitions between screens and external QOL drawing functions

private GameScreen
gameScreen

The game's engine only ever runs while the main in-game interface is showing, so it was designed to manipulate
 elements (both visual and logical in nature) on that screen
 It therefore requires access to the public methods in the GameScreen class, so instantiation in this class
 is a necessity

Market
market

Holds all of the data and the functions of the game's market
 Also comes bundled with a visual interface which can be rendered on to the game's screen

private int
phase

Holds the number of the phase that the game is currently in
 Varies between 1 and 6

static Player[]
players

Stores data pertaining to the game's active players
 For more information, check the "Player" class

private java.util.ArrayList<RandomEvent>
randomEvents

private int
roboticonIDCounter

An integer signifying the ID of the next roboticon to be created

private Tile
selectedTile

Holds the data pertaining to the currently-selected tile

private GameEngine.State
state

Variable dictating whether the game is running or paused at any given moment

private Tile[]
tiles

Array holding the tiles to be laid over the map
 Note that the tiles' visuals are encoded by the image declared and stored in the GameScreen class (and not here)

private GameTimer
timer

Timer used to dictate the pace and flow of the game
 This has a visual interface which will be displayed in the top-left corner of the game-screen

private com.badlogic.gdx.utils.Array<Trade>
trades

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Constructor and Description

GameEngine(com.badlogic.gdx.Game game,
          GameScreen gameScreen)

Constructs the game's engine.

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Method and Description

void
addTrade(Trade trade)

void
backToGame()

private void
chancellor()

void
checkEventDurations()

private boolean
checkGameEnd()

Returns a value that's true if all tiles have been claimed, and false otherwise

void
claimTile()

Claims the last tile to have been selected on the main GameScreen for the active player
 This grants them the ability to plant a Roboticon on it and yield resources from it for themselves
 Specifically registers the selected tile under the object holding the active player's data, re-colours its
 border for owner identification purposes and moves the game on to the next player/phase

void
closeTrade()

Player
currentPlayer()

Returns the data pertaining to the player who is active at the time when this is called

int
currentPlayerID()

Returns the ID of the player who is active at the time when this is called

void
deployRoboticon()

Deploys a Roboticon on the last tile to have been selected
 Draws a Roboticon from the active player's Roboticon count and assigns it to the tile in question

boolean
eventCurrentlyHappening(java.lang.Integer eventValue)

Trade
getCurrentPendingTrade()

GameScreen
getGameScreen()

static GameEngine
getInstance()

int
getPhase()

Player[]
getPlayers()

Tile[]
getTiles()

int
getWinner()

boolean
isCurrentlyAiPlayer()

Market
market()

Returns all of the data pertaining to the game's market, which is declared and managed by the engine

void
miniGame()

void
nextPhase()

Advances the game's progress upon call
 Acts as a state machine of sorts, moving the game from one phase to another depending on what phase it is
 currently at when this method if called.

private void
nextPlayer()

Sets the current player to be that which isn't active whenever this is called
 Updates the in-game interface to reflect the statistics and the identity of the player now controlling it

void
pauseGame()

Pauses the game and opens the pause-menu (which is just a sub-stage in the GameScreen class)
 Specifically pauses the game's timer and marks the engine's internal play-state to [State.PAUSE]

int
phase()

Return's the game's phase as a number between (or possibly one of) 1 and 6

Player[]
players()

Returns all of the data pertaining to the array of players managed by the game's engine
 Unless the game's architecture changes radically, this should only ever return two Player objects

private void
produceResource()

void
resumeGame()

Resumes the game and re-opens the primary in-game inteface
 Specifically increments the in-game timer by 1 second, restarts it and marks the engine's internal play-state
 to [State.PAUSE]
 Note that the timer is incremented by 1 second to circumvent a bug that causes it to lose 1 second whenever
 it's restarted

Tile
selectedTile()

Returns the data pertaining to the last Tile that was selected by a player

private void
selectRandomEvent()

void
selectTile(Tile tile)

void
setPlayers(Player[] players)

GameEngine.State
state()

Return's the game's current play-state, which can either be [State.RUN] or [State.PAUSE]
 This is not to be confused with the game-state (which is directly linked to the renderer)

void
testTrade()

Tile[]
tiles()

Collectively returns every Tile managed by the engine in array

GameTimer
timer()

Returns the GameTimer declared and managed by the engine

void
updateCurrentPlayer(Player currentPlayer)

Updates the data pertaining to the game's current player
 This is used by the Market class to process item transactions

void
upgradeRoboticon(int resource)

Function for upgrading a particular level of the roboticon stored on the last tile to have been selected

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Field Detail

_instance

private static GameEngine _instance

game

private com.badlogic.gdx.Game game

Stores current game-state, enabling transitions between screens and external QOL drawing functions

chancellorGame

public Chancellor chancellorGame

gameScreen

private GameScreen gameScreen

The game's engine only ever runs while the main in-game interface is showing, so it was designed to manipulate
 elements (both visual and logical in nature) on that screen
 It therefore requires access to the public methods in the GameScreen class, so instantiation in this class
 is a necessity

players

public static Player[] players

Stores data pertaining to the game's active players
 For more information, check the "Player" class

currentPlayerID

public int currentPlayerID

Holds the numeric getID of the player who's currently active in the game

phase

private int phase

Holds the number of the phase that the game is currently in
 Varies between 1 and 6

timer

private GameTimer timer

Timer used to dictate the pace and flow of the game
 This has a visual interface which will be displayed in the top-left corner of the game-screen

drawer

private Drawer drawer

Object providing QOL drawing functions to simplify visual construction and rendering tasks

market

public Market market

Holds all of the data and the functions of the game's market
 Also comes bundled with a visual interface which can be rendered on to the game's screen

tiles

private Tile[] tiles

Array holding the tiles to be laid over the map
 Note that the tiles' visuals are encoded by the image declared and stored in the GameScreen class (and not here)

selectedTile

private Tile selectedTile

Holds the data pertaining to the currently-selected tile

state

private GameEngine.State state

Variable dictating whether the game is running or paused at any given moment

roboticonIDCounter

private int roboticonIDCounter

An integer signifying the ID of the next roboticon to be created

trades

private com.badlogic.gdx.utils.Array<Trade> trades

randomEvents

private java.util.ArrayList<RandomEvent> randomEvents

Constructor Detail

GameEngine

public GameEngine(com.badlogic.gdx.Game game,
                  GameScreen gameScreen)

Constructs the game's engine. Imports the game's state (for direct renderer access) and the data held by the
 GameScreen which this engine directly controls; then goes on to set up player-data for the game's players,
 tile-data for the on-screen map and the in-game market for in-play manipulation. In the cases of the latter
 two tasks, the engine directly interacts with the GameScreen object imported to it (as a parameter of this
 constructor) so that it can draw the visual interfaces for the game's market and tiles directly to the game's
 primary interface.

Parameters:

game - Variable storing the game's state

gameScreen - The object encoding the in-game interface which is to be controlled by this engine

Method Detail

getInstance

public static GameEngine getInstance()

getTiles

public Tile[] getTiles()

selectTile

public void selectTile(Tile tile)

nextPhase

public void nextPhase()

Advances the game's progress upon call
 Acts as a state machine of sorts, moving the game from one phase to another depending on what phase it is
 currently at when this method if called. If player 1 is the current player in any particular phase, then the
 phase number remains and control is handed off to the other player: otherwise, control returns to player 1 and
 the game advances to the next state, implementing any state-specific features as it goes.

 PHASE 1: Acquisition of Tiles
 PHASE 2: Acquisition of Roboticons
 PHASE 3: Placement of Roboticons
 PHASE 4: Chancellor Game (50% chance)
 PHASE 5: Production of Resources by Roboticons
 PHASE 6: Market Trading

checkEventDurations

public void checkEventDurations()

eventCurrentlyHappening

public boolean eventCurrentlyHappening(java.lang.Integer eventValue)

chancellor

private void chancellor()

selectRandomEvent

private void selectRandomEvent()

produceResource

private void produceResource()

nextPlayer

private void nextPlayer()

Sets the current player to be that which isn't active whenever this is called
 Updates the in-game interface to reflect the statistics and the identity of the player now controlling it

pauseGame

public void pauseGame()

Pauses the game and opens the pause-menu (which is just a sub-stage in the GameScreen class)
 Specifically pauses the game's timer and marks the engine's internal play-state to [State.PAUSE]

resumeGame

public void resumeGame()

Resumes the game and re-opens the primary in-game inteface
 Specifically increments the in-game timer by 1 second, restarts it and marks the engine's internal play-state
 to [State.PAUSE]
 Note that the timer is incremented by 1 second to circumvent a bug that causes it to lose 1 second whenever
 it's restarted

claimTile

public void claimTile()

Claims the last tile to have been selected on the main GameScreen for the active player
 This grants them the ability to plant a Roboticon on it and yield resources from it for themselves
 Specifically registers the selected tile under the object holding the active player's data, re-colours its
 border for owner identification purposes and moves the game on to the next player/phase

deployRoboticon

public void deployRoboticon()

Deploys a Roboticon on the last tile to have been selected
 Draws a Roboticon from the active player's Roboticon count and assigns it to the tile in question

state

public GameEngine.State state()

Return's the game's current play-state, which can either be [State.RUN] or [State.PAUSE]
 This is not to be confused with the game-state (which is directly linked to the renderer)

Returns:

State The game's current play-state

phase

public int phase()

Return's the game's phase as a number between (or possibly one of) 1 and 6

Returns:

int The game's current phase

players

public Player[] players()

Returns all of the data pertaining to the array of players managed by the game's engine
 Unless the game's architecture changes radically, this should only ever return two Player objects

Returns:

Player[] An array of all Player objects (encapsulating player-data) managed by the engine

currentPlayer

public Player currentPlayer()

Returns the data pertaining to the player who is active at the time when this is called

Returns:

Player The current user's Player object, encoding all of their data

currentPlayerID

public int currentPlayerID()

Returns the ID of the player who is active at the time when this is called

Returns:

int The current player's ID

timer

public GameTimer timer()

Returns the GameTimer declared and managed by the engine

Returns:

GameTimer The game's internal timer

tiles

public Tile[] tiles()

Collectively returns every Tile managed by the engine in array

Returns:

Tile[] An array of all Tile objects (encapsulating tile-data) managed by the engine

selectedTile

public Tile selectedTile()

Returns the data pertaining to the last Tile that was selected by a player

Returns:

Tile The last Tile to have been selected

market

public Market market()

Returns all of the data pertaining to the game's market, which is declared and managed by the engine

Returns:

Market The game's market

checkGameEnd

private boolean checkGameEnd()

Returns a value that's true if all tiles have been claimed, and false otherwise

Returns:

Boolean Determines if the game has ended or not

updateCurrentPlayer

public void updateCurrentPlayer(Player currentPlayer)

Updates the data pertaining to the game's current player
 This is used by the Market class to process item transactions

Parameters:

currentPlayer - The new Player object to represent the active player with

upgradeRoboticon

public void upgradeRoboticon(int resource)

Function for upgrading a particular level of the roboticon stored on the last tile to have been selected

Parameters:

resource - The type of resource which the roboticon will gather more of {0: ore | 1: energy | 2: food}

getPhase

public int getPhase()

getWinner

public int getWinner()

isCurrentlyAiPlayer

public boolean isCurrentlyAiPlayer()

addTrade

public void addTrade(Trade trade)

getCurrentPendingTrade

public Trade getCurrentPendingTrade()

testTrade

public void testTrade()

closeTrade

public void closeTrade()

miniGame

public void miniGame()

getGameScreen

public GameScreen getGameScreen()

getPlayers

public Player[] getPlayers()

setPlayers

public void setPlayers(Player[] players)

backToGame

public void backToGame()

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As the former AAU/club coach for current 2016 NBA All-Star selection, 5-foot-9 point guard Isaiah Thomas of the Boston Celtics, myself and our entire Arizona Preps' staff would like to congratulate our friend on his recent selection to the 2016 NBA East All-Star Team. After being selected as the last pick of the NBA draft, this young man worked tirelessly to work his way to one of the game's biggests individual honors.
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Марі Дорен-Абер (, при народженні Дорен (), 19 червня 1986, Ліон) — французька біатлоністка, олімпійська чемпіонка та медалістка, багаторазова чемпіонка світу з біатлону, срібна призерка Олімпійських ігор у Ванкувері в естафеті, бронзова — у спринті та багаторазова призерка чемпіонатів світу в естафетах.

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