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package aurora

// A Color type is a color. It can contain
// one background color, one foreground color
// and a format, including ideogram related
// formats.
type Color uint

/*

	Developer note.

	The int type is architecture depended and can be
	represented as int32 or int64.

	Thus, we can use 32-bits only to be fast and
	cross-platform.

	All supported formats requires 14 bits. It is
	first 14 bits.

	A foreground color requires 8 bit + 1 bit (presence flag).
	And the same for background color.

	The Color representations

	[ bg 8 bit ] [fg 8 bit ] [ fg/bg 2 bits ] [ fm 14 bits ]

	https://play.golang.org/p/fq2zcNstFoF

*/

// Special formats
const (
	BoldFm       Color = 1 << iota // 1
	FaintFm                        // 2
	ItalicFm                       // 3
	UnderlineFm                    // 4
	SlowBlinkFm                    // 5
	RapidBlinkFm                   // 6
	ReverseFm                      // 7
	ConcealFm                      // 8
	CrossedOutFm                   // 9

	FrakturFm         // 20
	DoublyUnderlineFm // 21 or bold off for some systems

	FramedFm    // 51
	EncircledFm // 52
	OverlinedFm // 53

	InverseFm       = ReverseFm    // alias to ReverseFm
	BlinkFm         = SlowBlinkFm  // alias to SlowBlinkFm
	HiddenFm        = ConcealFm    // alias to ConcealFm
	StrikeThroughFm = CrossedOutFm // alias to CrossedOutFm

	maskFm = BoldFm | FaintFm |
		ItalicFm | UnderlineFm |
		SlowBlinkFm | RapidBlinkFm |
		ReverseFm |
		ConcealFm | CrossedOutFm |

		FrakturFm | DoublyUnderlineFm |

		FramedFm | EncircledFm | OverlinedFm

	flagFg Color = 1 << 14 // presence flag (14th bit)
	flagBg Color = 1 << 15 // presence flag (15th bit)

	shiftFg = 16 // shift for foreground (starting from 16th bit)
	shiftBg = 24 // shift for background (starting from 24th bit)
)

// Foreground colors and related formats
const (

	// 8 bits

	// [  0;   7] - 30-37
	// [  8;  15] - 90-97
	// [ 16; 231] - RGB
	// [232; 255] - grayscale

	BlackFg   Color = (iota << shiftFg) | flagFg // 30, 90
	RedFg                                        // 31, 91
	GreenFg                                      // 32, 92
	YellowFg                                     // 33, 93
	BlueFg                                       // 34, 94
	MagentaFg                                    // 35, 95
	CyanFg                                       // 36, 96
	WhiteFg                                      // 37, 97

	BrightFg Color = ((1 << 3) << shiftFg) | flagFg // -> 90

	// the BrightFg itself doesn't represent
	// a color, thus it has not flagFg

	// 5 bits

	// BrownFg represents brown foreground color.
	//
	// Deprecated: use YellowFg instead, following specifications
	BrownFg = YellowFg

	//
	maskFg = (0xff << shiftFg) | flagFg
)

// Background colors and related formats
const (

	// 8 bits

	// [  0;   7] - 40-47
	// [  8;  15] - 100-107
	// [ 16; 231] - RGB
	// [232; 255] - grayscale

	BlackBg   Color = (iota << shiftBg) | flagBg // 40, 100
	RedBg                                        // 41, 101
	GreenBg                                      // 42, 102
	YellowBg                                     // 43, 103
	BlueBg                                       // 44, 104
	MagentaBg                                    // 45, 105
	CyanBg                                       // 46, 106
	WhiteBg                                      // 47, 107

	BrightBg Color = ((1 << 3) << shiftBg) | flagBg // -> 100

	// the BrightBg itself doesn't represent
	// a color, thus it has not flagBg

	// 5 bits

	// BrownBg represents brown foreground color.
	//
	// Deprecated: use YellowBg instead, following specifications
	BrownBg = YellowBg

	//
	maskBg = (0xff << shiftBg) | flagBg
)

const (
	availFlags = "-+# 0"
	esc        = "\033["
	clear      = esc + "0m"
)

// IsValid returns true always
//
// Deprecated: don't use this method anymore
func (c Color) IsValid() bool {
	return true
}

// Nos returns string like 1;7;31;45. It
// may be an empty string for empty color.
// If the zero is true, then the string
// is prepended with 0;
func (c Color) Nos(zero bool) string {
	return string(c.appendNos(make([]byte, 0, 59), zero))
}

func appendCond(bs []byte, cond, semi bool, vals ...byte) []byte {
	if !cond {
		return bs
	}
	return appendSemi(bs, semi, vals...)
}

// if the semi is true, then prepend with semicolon
func appendSemi(bs []byte, semi bool, vals ...byte) []byte {
	if semi {
		bs = append(bs, ';')
	}
	return append(bs, vals...)
}

func itoa(t byte) string {
	var (
		a [3]byte
		j = 2
	)
	for i := 0; i < 3; i, j = i+1, j-1 {
		a[j] = '0' + t%10
		if t = t / 10; t == 0 {
			break
		}
	}
	return string(a[j:])
}

func (c Color) appendFg(bs []byte, zero bool) []byte {

	if zero || c&maskFm != 0 {
		bs = append(bs, ';')
	}

	// 0- 7 :  30-37
	// 8-15 :  90-97
	// > 15 : 38;5;val

	switch fg := (c & maskFg) >> shiftFg; {
	case fg <= 7:
		// '3' and the value itself
		bs = append(bs, '3', '0'+byte(fg))
	case fg <= 15:
		// '9' and the value itself
		bs = append(bs, '9', '0'+byte(fg&^0x08)) // clear bright flag
	default:
		bs = append(bs, '3', '8', ';', '5', ';')
		bs = append(bs, itoa(byte(fg))...)
	}
	return bs
}

func (c Color) appendBg(bs []byte, zero bool) []byte {

	if zero || c&(maskFm|maskFg) != 0 {
		bs = append(bs, ';')
	}

	// 0- 7 :  40- 47
	// 8-15 : 100-107
	// > 15 : 48;5;val

	switch fg := (c & maskBg) >> shiftBg; {
	case fg <= 7:
		// '3' and the value itself
		bs = append(bs, '4', '0'+byte(fg))
	case fg <= 15:
		// '1', '0' and the value itself
		bs = append(bs, '1', '0', '0'+byte(fg&^0x08)) // clear bright flag
	default:
		bs = append(bs, '4', '8', ';', '5', ';')
		bs = append(bs, itoa(byte(fg))...)
	}
	return bs
}

func (c Color) appendFm9(bs []byte, zero bool) []byte {

	bs = appendCond(bs, c&ItalicFm != 0,
		zero || c&(BoldFm|FaintFm) != 0,
		'3')
	bs = appendCond(bs, c&UnderlineFm != 0,
		zero || c&(BoldFm|FaintFm|ItalicFm) != 0,
		'4')
	// don't combine slow and rapid blink using only
	// on of them, preferring slow blink
	if c&SlowBlinkFm != 0 {
		bs = appendSemi(bs,
			zero || c&(BoldFm|FaintFm|ItalicFm|UnderlineFm) != 0,
			'5')
	} else if c&RapidBlinkFm != 0 {
		bs = appendSemi(bs,
			zero || c&(BoldFm|FaintFm|ItalicFm|UnderlineFm) != 0,
			'6')
	}

	// including 1-2
	const mask6i = BoldFm | FaintFm |
		ItalicFm | UnderlineFm |
		SlowBlinkFm | RapidBlinkFm

	bs = appendCond(bs, c&ReverseFm != 0,
		zero || c&(mask6i) != 0,
		'7')
	bs = appendCond(bs, c&ConcealFm != 0,
		zero || c&(mask6i|ReverseFm) != 0,
		'8')
	bs = appendCond(bs, c&CrossedOutFm != 0,
		zero || c&(mask6i|ReverseFm|ConcealFm) != 0,
		'9')

	return bs
}

// append 1;3;38;5;216 like string that represents ANSI
// color of the Color; the zero argument requires
// appending of '0' before to reset previous format
// and colors
func (c Color) appendNos(bs []byte, zero bool) []byte {

	if zero {
		bs = append(bs, '0') // reset previous
	}

	// formats
	//

	if c&maskFm != 0 {

		// 1-2

		// don't combine bold and faint using only on of them, preferring bold

		if c&BoldFm != 0 {
			bs = appendSemi(bs, zero, '1')
		} else if c&FaintFm != 0 {
			bs = appendSemi(bs, zero, '2')
		}

		// 3-9

		const mask9 = ItalicFm | UnderlineFm |
			SlowBlinkFm | RapidBlinkFm |
			ReverseFm | ConcealFm | CrossedOutFm

		if c&mask9 != 0 {
			bs = c.appendFm9(bs, zero)
		}

		// 20-21

		const (
			mask21 = FrakturFm | DoublyUnderlineFm
			mask9i = BoldFm | FaintFm | mask9
		)

		if c&mask21 != 0 {
			bs = appendCond(bs, c&FrakturFm != 0,
				zero || c&mask9i != 0,
				'2', '0')
			bs = appendCond(bs, c&DoublyUnderlineFm != 0,
				zero || c&(mask9i|FrakturFm) != 0,
				'2', '1')
		}

		// 50-53

		const (
			mask53  = FramedFm | EncircledFm | OverlinedFm
			mask21i = mask9i | mask21
		)

		if c&mask53 != 0 {
			bs = appendCond(bs, c&FramedFm != 0,
				zero || c&mask21i != 0,
				'5', '1')
			bs = appendCond(bs, c&EncircledFm != 0,
				zero || c&(mask21i|FramedFm) != 0,
				'5', '2')
			bs = appendCond(bs, c&OverlinedFm != 0,
				zero || c&(mask21i|FramedFm|EncircledFm) != 0,
				'5', '3')
		}

	}

	// foreground
	if c&maskFg != 0 {
		bs = c.appendFg(bs, zero)
	}

	// background
	if c&maskBg != 0 {
		bs = c.appendBg(bs, zero)
	}

	return bs
}


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Q: Android Facebook GraphRequest Not Returning Email I have looked at several posts regarding this issue and have not found a solution.
     facebookLoginButton = (LoginButton) findViewById(R.id.facebook_login_button);
        facebookLoginButton.setReadPermissions(Arrays.asList("read_stream", "user_photos", "email", "user_location"));

// create callback manager for facebook
        callbackManager = CallbackManager.Factory.create();

        facebookLoginButton.registerCallback(callbackManager, new FacebookCallback<LoginResult>() {
            @Override
            public void onSuccess(LoginResult loginResult) {
                Log.d(TAG, "LOGGED IN");

                GraphRequest request = GraphRequest.newMeRequest(loginResult.getAccessToken(), new GraphRequest.GraphJSONObjectCallback() {
                    @Override
                    public void onCompleted(JSONObject object, GraphResponse response) {
                        Log.d(TAG, "Facebook graph response: " + response.toString());
                        try {
                            // get only the part before the @ symbol
                            String email_username = object.getString("email").substring(0, object.getString("email").indexOf("@"));
                            editor = preferences.edit();
                            editor.putString("username", email_username);
                            editor.commit();

                            Log.d(TAG, "logging in user " + preferences.getString("username", "") + " with userID: " + preferences.getString("userID", ""));
                            SpinLoginTask spinLoginTask = new SpinLoginTask(LoginActivity.this);
                            spinLoginTask.execute("facebook");
                        } catch (Exception e) {
                            e.printStackTrace();
                        }

                    }
                });
                request.executeAsync();
            }

I am getting the following response:
Facebook graph response: {Response:  responseCode: 200, graphObject: {"name":"Spin Tester","id":"xxxxx"}, error: null}
org.json.JSONException: No value for email

Since I set read permissions on the button to provide all information, why is none of it appearing in the Graph request response?

A: Try this code I have always used: EDIT
Actually, you need to change a small part of your code:
    GraphRequest request = GraphRequest.newMeRequest(loginResult.getAccessToken(), new GraphRequest.GraphJSONObjectCallback() {
        @Override
        public void onCompleted(JSONObject object, GraphResponse response) {
               Log.d(TAG, "Facebook graph response: " + response.toString());
               try {
                      // get only the part before the @ symbol
                      String email_username = object.getString("email").substring(0, object.getString("email").indexOf("@"));
                        editor = preferences.edit();
                        editor.putString("username", email_username);
                        editor.commit();

                        Log.d(TAG, "logging in user " + preferences.getString("username", "") + " with userID: " + preferences.getString("userID", ""));
                        SpinLoginTask spinLoginTask = new SpinLoginTask(LoginActivity.this);
                        spinLoginTask.execute("facebook");
               } catch (Exception e) {
                      e.printStackTrace();
              }

           }
       });

    //ADD THIS LINES PLEASE
    Bundle parameters = new Bundle();
    parameters.putString("fields", "id,name,email");
    request.setParameters(parameters);
    request.executeAsync();
 }

A: Users have the option to deny access to their email address on first login via the Facebook provided UI.  I would do a check to ensure that the email is in the JSON structure returned.  If you require the email address, bring an AlertDialog or some other UI to ask them for their email.  Make sure you have logic in place in case they refuse to provide email, since that is always a possibility too.

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Strmica falu Horvátországban Šibenik-Knin megyében. Közigazgatásilag Kninhez tartozik.

Fekvése
Knintől 16 km-re északkeletre, Dalmácia északi-középső részén, a Butižnica völgyében, közvetlenül a bosnyák határnál fekszik. Közúti határátkelő Bosznia-Hercegovina felé. Településrészei: Barovničin Breg, Crni Potoci, Bojanovac, Cerovac és Kurbalije, Draga Trivanova, Brijeg Matijašev, Brijeg Dronjkov, Orašje, Kubalijina Draga, Glavica Daničića, GlavicaMatasova, Glavica Bobareva, Sedište, Ševarine, Vranjkovac, Čolinovac, Kurucovac, Sepište Radoševo, Rt, Pod Točilom, Bošnjakuša, Komalić, Mizdrakovac és Granica.

Története
Nevét a "strm" (meredek) melléknévből kapta, mivel két meredek hegy az Orlovica és a Derala között, a Butižnica termékeny völgyében fekszik. Első írásos említése Luxemburgi Zsigmond magyar király és a Velencei Köztársaság közötti határmegállapodás oklevelében történt 1433-ban. A török már tizenöt évvel később Bosznia meghódítása során elfoglalta és Kulinović bég birtoka lett. A török uralom idején is számos szerb család érkezett, főként a szomszédos Boszniából. 1715-ben felkelés tört ki itt a török uralom ellen, melyet a törökök levertek. A török-velencei határon való fekvése miatt határában több török és velencei őrtorony állt. A török elleni boszniai felkelés idején 1875 és 1878 között több mint tizenötezer menekült érkezett Knin, Dalmácia és Nyugat-Bosznia határvidékéről Plavno, Strmica , Golubić és Polača környékére. A településnek 1857-ben 1193, 1910-ben 1423 lakosa volt. Az első világháború után előbb a Szerb-Horvát-Szlovén Királyság, majd Jugoszlávia része lett. Érdekesség, hogy az 1930-as években az itteni parókián szolgált Momčilo Đujić csetnik vajda. 1991-ben csaknem teljes lakossága szerb nemzetiségű volt. Szerb lakói még ez évben csatlakoztak a Krajinai Szerb Köztársasághoz. A horvát hadsereg 1995 augusztusában a Vihar hadművelet során foglalta vissza a települést. Szerb lakói nagyrészt elmenekültek. A településnek 2011-ben 261 lakosa volt.

Lakosság

Nevezetességei
Keresztelő Szent János tiszteletére szentelt szerb pravoszláv temploma 1618-ban épült a középkori templom átépítésével, amelyet a 16. századi török okiratok említenek. A templom a falu központjában, a temetőben áll. Egyhajós hosszúkás épület, félköríves apszissal, keletelt tájolással. Kőből épült, kívül-belül végre vakolt épület. A templomhajó francia csempével, az apszis kőlappal burkolt. A főhomlokzatra egy oromfalas harangtorony épült két harang számára. A harangtornyot, ahogy az a templom oromzatának magasságában lévő harangtorony feliratán is szerepel 1816-ban építették Ivan Živković és Marko Matijaš építőmesterek. A templom főbejárata a harangtorony alatt van. A templom északi és déli falán egyszerű téglalap alakú ablak, az apszisfal tetején pedig egy kisebb téglalap alakú ablak található. A templomban a hajó eredetileg famennyezetes volt, az apszis pedig félkupolával volt fedve. Belül a padozat szabályos kőlapokkal van kirakva. A templom belsejében kórus található, amely falépcsőn közelíthető meg. A templom berendezése és ikonosztáza a 18. század végéről, illetve a 19. század elejéről származik. A temetőben a templom körül ma is láthatók jellegzetes középkori sírkövek.

A Legszentebb Istenanya tiszteletére szentelt szerb pravoszláv temploma 1913-ban épült.

Jegyzetek

További információk
 Knin város hivatalos oldala
 Knin turisztikai irodájának honlapja
 Knin város információs portálja
 A dalmáciai pravoszláv püspökség honlapja

Šibenik-Knin megye települései

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Chicago Officer, Who Shot and Killed Laquan McDonald, Was Found Guilty
Source: Scott Olson / Getty
A white police officer has been found guilty in the murder of Laquan McDonald, a black Chicago teenager who was fatally shot in 2014.
The jury of eight women and four men announced the verdict Friday afternoon, one day after they began deliberating.
Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second-degree murder and 16 counts of aggravated battery with a firearm; however, he was found not guilty of official misconduct. The Chicago officer initially faced charges of first-degree murder, aggravated battery, and official misconduct.
Van Dyke is now facing a minimum of six years in prison, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The deadly shooting took place October 2014, when officers responded to a report of someone breaking into vehicles. It was at that time law enforcement encountered 17-year-old McDonald, who was wielding a 3-inch knife. After ignoring officers' repeated to demands to drop the blade, McDonald used the weapon to damage a patrol car. A Chicago PD officer who was equipped with a Taser was called to the scene; however, Van Dyke ended up shooting McDonald 16 times before the officer arrived.
Van Dyke initially claimed he opened fire because the teen had raised the knife in an aggressive manner. The officer told investigators he feared for his life and continued to shoot the teenager because he believed there was still a threat.
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Remembering Aretha Franklin [PHOTOS]
#BlackLivesMatter court Jason Van Dyke Laquan McDonald police shooting

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This is my friend, Krista's favorite way to make chicken, it's a must try. Works with any kind of meat!
Put above ingredients in plastic bag with chicken breasts, marinate all day in fridge, or overnight, turning frequently, then cook on the grill.


The salmon fishing is very slow more because of weather conditions this last week or so when the weather calms down and we get more fishermen on the water we will get a better idea what the salmon fishing is like. Typically this time of year the best areas are the Clay banks, shelf between Pt Defiance and Pt. Dalco, Quartermaster Harbor and near Les Davis pier.
Crabbing continues to be fair with a few legal Dungeness crab being caught along with some nice Rock crab in the usual places like Quartermaster Harbor, Commencement Bay Shoreline and the Dash Pt. area.
Squid Fishing Class at Point Defiance Marina –Learn the regulations, and how to jig squid, care for, prepare, and cook. For ages 8+. Saturday December 5, 2015 from 4-6 pm.
Pier Peer in Tacoma –See and touch creatures brought up from local divers. Participate in plankton and sea life netting to view the variety we have in Puget Sound as you learn about these amazing creatures from Tacoma Nature Center and Point Defiance Marina educators. Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 7:30-9 pm Cost $8 For ages 8+. Every youth needs an adult chaperone. Complimentary Hot Chocolate and Coffee.
Polar Bear Plunge at Point Defiance Marina Boat Launch – January 1, 2016 ; Run at 11 am (1 mile Inaugural Run and Plunge ) 11:30 am Cub (Youth Ramp Plunge ) 12 noon Launch Dock Plunge ( Swimmers ) Free Event; Life jackets, Hot beverages, snack bars, heated changing tents, Point Defiance Pirates Present ; information tables discounted Zoo and Aquarium passes. Volunteers needed.
Cooler temperatures, strong winds and rain are starting to change the surface temperatures of Lake Washington – now hanging in the mid to low 50's. These changing temperatures have brought several fish closer to shore. While a down rigger from a boat can get you down to deeper depths, using lead core line and a light weight kokanee rod can be a lot more fun to target cutthroat trout. Lead core line was around long before we had down riggers. Your trolling set up is sometimes 200 feet or more behind you making it less likely to spook the fish. While we did mark schools of bait in the 50 to 80 foot range, we found better luck hugging the shoreline in 25 to 30 feet of water in our kayaks to be more effective getting cutthroat to bite. Apex Trout Killers and Needlefish in various colors landed us a few "porky" trout – who seem to be gorging themselves on stickleback in the lake.
The past days we've been seeing high winds limiting safe access onto the Potholes to fish. On the other hand there have been a few duck hunters following the shoreline passing by the State Park and back into the dunes area. The Potholes is rising rapidly as Moses Lake is going through its annual lowering for the winter. The northern flights are showing in great numbers. Every day I have been seeing increasing numbers of both ducks and geese arriving. I plan this week to fish some of the walk in lakes and expect good results.
Halibut fishing was GOOD this past weekend out in Haro Strait and off Discovery Island. Sixteen year old Walker Grant caught a 50 pound halibut in Haro Strait in 150 feet of water on extra large herring and octopus. Berkley Gulp and Powerbait soft plastics also work very well. You can also use a large spoon fished off a spreader bar, Mudraker or Lucky Jigs or other large Jigs if you want to stay away from the dogfish.
Salmon fishing was SLOW this past week. Winter springs up to 7 lbs were being caught inside the bay. The anglers are fishing right on the bottom and often bouncing the downrigger balls on the bottom. There are a lot of shaker chinooks all around this area. Anchovy was the most productive bait when trolling for springs with Glow Green and Bloody Nose being top choices in teaser heads Spoons, such as the G-Force and Skinny G, in the Bon Chovy or Irish Cream colours were effective Flashers that remain popular include Super Betsey, Lemon-Lime and Purple Onion.
Fishing for salmon was VERY SLOW along the waterfront but a bit better out at Constance and Border Banks. Winter springs up to 9 lbs were caught this week on the bank. There were also a lot of smaller ones on the bank. Anchovies, spoons and squirts were successful in getting hook ups. Chartreuse and Purple Haze have been the most popular colors for teaser heads. Good choices in plastic baits are the Electric Chair, Purple Haze and Glow white. Gibbs Skinny G in Irish Mist and Outfitters have been very effective in catching the winter springs. AP Needlefish and Coyote spoons in green, moon glow and silver colours have also been good. The Purple Onion and Bon Chovy flashers have been popular recently.
Recent rains caused the river to blow out on the weekend. The water level at the lake is over 1.75 meters and it's over 1.4 meters near Duncan. Effective until December 31, 2015 the daily limit for chum salmon is two (2) adults in the following portion of the Cowichan River: Downstream from the Mile 66 Trestle Bridge to the Highway No. 1 Bridge (Silver Bridge). Anglers are reminded that coho retention remains closed at this time. The Cowichan River is Open to Fly Fishing Only from the Weir in Cowichan Lake downstream to the Mile 66 Trestle (CNR Trestle).
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can someone please tell me which green to use to make a dark rich red without getting muddy? im using liQuitex and cadium red.
Mud is good! You mix complimentaries, you're gonna get it.
Grumbacher Perylene Maroon, Alizarin Crimson and Thalo Crimson are good transparent reds to start with.
Grumbacher Perylene Maroon, Greenish Umber and a tich of Cad red - warm dark brownish opaque.
Don't forget acrylic dries darker.
As Mame suggests, its not a simplified answer that is going to help you here.
A number of issues are at hand. Even if you get what you think is this "rich" red...colors that will surround the brushstroke on the panel itself will have its influence.
Strong areas of color want to cast their complementaries on adjacent/neighboring color.
So....let's say you had an area of greens...greenish/blues on the painting. Such would cast its complimentaires of the reds and red-orange upon its neighboring color.
If you painted a smaller area of yellow...the yellow next to this green area would lean to appear more orange....than if the yellow were painted next to violets, etc; A red stroke of paint might appear redder.
Also...depending upon what the subject is...you might be better off mixing a variety of greens to soften edges and take on a glow of reflective light. I would prefer to mix my own greens using various yellows- yellow cad medium, cad light, or Hansa light, with Phtalo blue, cobalt, ultramarine...and touches of white. Such mixed with your reds will give varying results.
Then...as Mame so well informs, what about that red? Do you mix a warm mixture of green to a cool red, a cool green to a cool red, a cool green to a warm red, etc??? All will give different results, and <b>YET</b> even so...where you place it on the panel in relationship to adjacent colors it will look different than on the palette. So...you must experiment and get to know and understanding mixing warm and cool.
you did and that "dark" is relative depending on the values within the composition. and what you said.
im sorry for being so vague. the reds are the reflective surface of a photorealistic liquitex acrylic on canvas painting i am doing of an automobile. i find that the cadium reds do a good job of transitioning from dark areas the car all the way to cadium orange and yellows for the part in the sunshine. the car is red, ferrari red to be exact. i find blending for the light tones to be fairly easy, but keeping the tonal value in the darks is very hard especially since ferrari red is an orange red to begin with and going to the crimsons tend to be the wrong hue. on my last paintoing the surface of the car had hundreds of overlapping layers to achieve the blended look i was going for, what a pain!
i guess everone is right that there is no substitute for experimintation, i was just hoping that someone would say "use pthalo green" or "permanent green deep will always end up looking dull if blended with red"
thanks for the help, this site is great.
Hey Tom, you already know what you're doing. Ain't nothin' easy about Art.
But you know what? Why using Liquitex? It's so darn full of binder/ has so little pigment in it I think it can only hinder you - but then this is just an unsolicited opinion so ignore me.
As I mentioned in another thread, paint viscosity in acrylics has little to do with pigment loads. In its native state, aqueous acrylic polymer emulion has the consistency of milk. To thicken it into a buttery gel state alkali additives are required. (see www.goldenacrylics.com for detailed technical info about this) Some manufacturers also add matting agents and other things to stabilize sheen and color shift during drying. All this stuff leaves the acrylic base with less capacity to hold pigment. As a result, lower viscosity formulas often have HIGHER pigment loads than thicker paints. :cat: In the case of Liquitex, their heavy body tube colors have one third the pigment load of their medium viscosity counterparts.
Student and craft grade paints are even more compromized, often having sub-optimal pigment loads and sometimes even excess water--more than what is normally needed to keep sealed paint wet.
My experience is of the tactile sort. Thanks for verbalizing it.
knowing there are no easy answers, i'd like to propose to answer your original question: pthalo green is the best compliment for most reds, it will turn most reds to black in mixture. for oranger reds, use a blue shade of pthalo, for bluer reds use a yellow shade of pthalo green. and i think you're right to suspect that permanent green will turn to mud in mixture. i'd avoid any paint with "permanent" in the title: it almost guarantees what you are getting contains little pigment and lots of inexpensive, unpredictable dyes.
as a student i used as much liquitex as i could get my hands on. and liquitex pthalocyanine green blends almost perfectly with napthol crimson to make a deep black. but i'd avoid the liquitex cadmiums: i don't think there's much actual cadmium in them for one and the opaque fillers they seem to be putting in just weighed my paintings down. but all this is discussed at length in the thread about peoples' favorite brands in this same forum.
of course, now that i know better, i use golden, lascaux, or my own homemade paints for acrylic processes.
Mame and cuttlefish: You're teaching me things here.
What about Golden? As far as I have noticed (I admit there's a lot that gets by me), the viscosity of Golden Heavy Body is about the same as that of Liquitex High Viscosity. But Golden is better? Or are you recommending a Golden other than the Heavy Body? And Grumbacher is good? Which formulation (assuming there's more than one)?


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Earlier this week she performed at a Spotify Fans First event where she previewed songs from her forthcoming album Golden Hour. Before her headline performance today, Musgraves sat down with press to talk about her music and her career.
Talking about the album title Golden Hour Musgraves revealed, 'Where I'm from and where I'm at now are very different but they're connected as well. My hometown (Golden, Texas) is definitely an influence. A lot has happened since I last made music. I married my husband and songs started coming out.'
I asked Kacey about the shift in direction for Golden Hour. The songs are more personal than observational about other people. 'That's a good observation from you,' Musgraves replied. 'I never want to paint myself into a corner and I've done the lyrical wit before. I may go back it but I feel this is my most personal record to date. There are many facets to me.'
Musgraves will be on tour this summer with Harry Styles. 'It'll be cool to see if his fans like my music, as I don't know if they like Country music.'
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Q: getline function skips to next input statement So, I was running my code and I would like to input a string. But It skips to the next input prompt.
Here's the code :
It starts with the "Enter Product Name" but instead, it skips right away to "Enter Product Type"
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        while (again == "y" || again == "Y") {
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            std::cout << "Enter Y to Add Product Again: ";
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            ReferenceList.close();
        }
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It skips right away to "Enter Product Type".
Here's the prompt display:
Enter Product NameEnter Product Type:

I would like to Enter the Product Name before Entering the Product Type.

A: try to use
std::cin.ignore();

to flush the input buffer before loop.
maybe at first line in while loop like this:
    if (path == 3) {
        std::ofstream ReferenceList;
        while (again == "y" || again == "Y") {
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            std::getline(std::cin, type);
            std::cout << "Enter Y to Add Product Again: ";
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            ReferenceList.close();
        }
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Another pro photography tip from Liz: keep in mind that whatever you're photographing near could cast a color on your images. So if you are photographing next to a red wall it's likely that all the images would have a red cast to them.
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Housing firm fined £100,000 over construction site pollution
A major home building company has been fined £100,000 over a pollution incident relating to a housing development in Huddersfield.
Miller Homes Ltd, of Edinburgh, appeared before Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday 18th May following a pollution incident at Lindley Park, Huddersfield, in November 2013.
The company admitted one environmental offence for an unauthorised discharge of water, containing silt and sediment, from the construction site into a nearby watercourse that runs into Grimescar Dyke.
Flannery Civil Engineering Ltd, of Willow Bridge Way, Castleford, was fined £9,000 by Kirklees Magistrates' Court in March after admitting a similar charge for its involvement in the same incident.
Prosecuting for the Environment Agency, Chris Bunting told the court that the polluted water should have been managed on the construction site, and that neither company had permission to discharge silt water from the site.
Miller Homes contracted Flannery to construct four storage lagoons in order to reduce the risk of flooding downstream. Straw bales were used on the outflow of the lower lagoon to prevent silt from leaving the site.
But following heavy rainfall in November 2013, the lower lagoon filled with water, and Flannery removed the straw bales to allow it to drain. With the bales removed, silt water ran directly into the watercourse, affecting water quality.
A member of the public reported the pollution incident to the Environment Agency, which sent an officer to investigate. He found that the watercourse was running a dark brown colour, and traced the source back to the development site.
The officer also saw that the straw bales were situated at the side of the lagoon, no longer filtering the discharge. Water entering the top lagoon was clear, but the water leaving the bottom lagoon was cloudy.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency, said after the case "Environmental permitting laws exist to protect the environment and local communities from harm. This case shows how important it is that construction and other industrial companies adhere to the regulations to ensure that their activities do not pose a risk of pollution."
"Miller Homes should have had more effective water management systems on the construction site to prevent the silty run-off from affecting local watercourses."
"If anyone spots pollution of this kind, they are urged to contact the Environment Agency's incident hotline on 0800 807060 so we can investigate."
In mitigation, Miller Homes said they immediately improved the lagoon system following the incident. They added that they are one of a small number of house building companies that had achieved an accreditation for environmental standards, and that their board of directors had been "apoplectic" that the problem had not been reported to the Environment Agency or even themselves at the time.
The company was also ordered to pay £2,901.03 in costs.
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Yahoo Up, Google Down, Bing Flat: comScore
It's that time of month. The financial analysts are publishing the comScore search market share data again, just ahead of comScore's own press release. Last night Business Insider had the numbers up first, which I then confirmed with comScore directly. Below are the July market share figures, as well as those for the past two […]
Greg Sterling on August 10, 2011 at 10:08 am
It's that time of month. The financial analysts are publishing the comScore search market share data again, just ahead of comScore's own press release. Last night Business Insider had the numbers up first, which I then confirmed with comScore directly.
Below are the July market share figures, as well as those for the past two months. In July Google appears to be off somewhat, while Yahoo has gained a fraction. AOL also added a tenth of a percent. Ask and Bing were flat.
The combined "search alliance" share now stands at 30.5 percent. Even though many people will try and wring some drama out of the numbers Google's share remains stable and relatively consistent. Compare for example the data from June, 2009 the month Bing launched.
As the numbers immediately above argue, Bing's growth has come largely at the expense of Yahoo, Ask and AOL — rather than Google.
Postscript: What the share numbers above don't reflect is overall query volume growth. According to Citi's Mark Mahaney, "Total Explicit Search queries" [no slideshows] in July . . . were 17.1B, up 10% Y/Y, vs. 8% Y/Y in June." All in, including slideshows, search queries were 19.2 billion, up 15 percent year over year. Google also experienced growth in overall search volume, despite apparently losing share.
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Avatar comes from a sanskrit word Avatara- Ava= descent or Tar = to cross .. Spirit into form , deity into human experience. A manifestation of a deity or released Soul in bodily from on earth: an incarnate divine Teacher.
The Enlightened Ones told me the name of the Series. it would be Avatar Awakening , then Avatar Anchoring and lastly Avatar Ascending and each class would be exactly 2 hours long… As with all of the work , classes, retreats we offer, the template is given through a process of higher self connection to receive the guidance, and step by step instructions down to the minute, from those who we call our higher Council or guides. They are very explicit, direct, humorous and lovingly offer their wisdom and guidance. At this point our personality knows well enough to go along with the program for the Higher Self Knows if we just show up and enter into the Mystery of it all, it will most definitely, perfectly, divinely unfold. We are still joyfully amazed, each time we do a class or workshop, for it always exceeds what we imagine. The profound gifts offered from the enlightened realms that we receive are beyond what the limited mind can comprehend. We are talking Archangels and Beings of immense illumination and enlightenment, here ! It doesn't get better than this from our humble spiritual perspective! It takes an extremely devoted being to dedicate the time to such an endeavor called Avatar Awakening and many from the first class were not ready to devote themselves to Avatar Anchoring which was essential to embody all the awakening from the first 8 classes. Avatar Ascending consisted of the last 5 classes and 20% of the original 35 made it through the whole series. The gifting, initiations and Sound code recalibrations though the Body were literally out of this world and deeply supported the manifestation of embodied change.
8/1/17 – we finished the 17 class webinar/conferencecall AVATAR series that began 1/17/17 !! Beyond anything I could have imagined 💖 We have been channeling the Archangels and Enlightened Ascended Masters for 17 years but since we have become a Graduate Mentor of The Divine University, (www.thesiriuslibrary.com) a deep, wide expansion has taken place. We truly understand what New Education is !! It is not Ancient Wisdom from our Ancestors but rather NEW Wisdom from the higher dimensions. The realms of Archangels and Christ and Buddha and Mary and Saint Germaine and Isis and Tara and BEYOND the Beyond through the Galaxy and universe … I am humbled by the magnificence of it all, in awe and so very proud to be a Divine Voice Channel, a Celestial Sound Alchemist, a Sacred Geometrist, if you will. If you listened , you would understand ; ) As the vibrations within our body rise we are able to stream languages of light and sacred sounds that seem to erupt from our body vessel instrument. To say it is unusual is gracious, more accurately, it is fascinating. Not just for the listening ear, but for the Soul, for it supports the building of the Body of light and the crystalline Human form. And consequently, it frees the mental mind and activates the higher knowing. It is advantageous for all involved!
And if you missed it, or you are ready for part 2, and then 3, we have it all recorded for anyone who wishes to receive this amazing series from the Masters and the Many streams of our Higher Selves as a Home Study Experience. From the crystalline caverns within the Earth with Mother Gaia, on to the highways of light through the galaxies, we shape shifted into so many streams of our higher selves, channeled many Masters of light, allowing the vibrational medicine to uplift and return us onto the rightful path of awakening, anchoring and ascending the Avatar within. This path of Ascension as High Initiate and teacher that we have been walking for 30 years, supports and guides us to move out of the limitations of the 3D world and into the Multi-dimensional experience we were meant to live, with light and love as our guide and utilizing the co-creator power from within to be in alignment with Source.


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Ezra A. Carman papers
1827-1934 [bulk 1880-1900]
Carman, Ezra Ayers, 1834-1909
MssCol 473
5.5 linear feet (12 boxes)
Ezra A. Carman papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
Ezra Ayers Carman (1834-1909) was a Civil War officer interested in the history of that war and particularly the Battle of Antietam. Carman served on the Antietam Battlefield Board from 1894 to 1898 and in 1905 was appointed chairman of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park Commission at the insistence of the previous chairman, Henry V.N. Boynton. Carman also served as Chief Clerk in the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture from 1877 to 1885. His son, Dr. Louis D. Carman (1860-1936), was a medical examiner in the U.S. Pension Bureau from 1883 to 1933. Collection contains both personal papers and items collected by Ezra Carman and his son. Bulk of the materials concerns the Civil War and consists of letters to Carman describing battlefield tactics and events, Confederate documents, records of the U.S. Navy and War Depts., newsclippings, illustrations, maps, and papers of General Joseph Hooker. The collection also has Agriculture Dept. records during Carman's tenure as Chief Clerk and records of the U.S. Pension Bureau. In addition, there are personal papers of Louis Carman and Henry Boynton.
The Ezra A. Carman papers are arranged in three series:
I. Ezra A. Carman Correspondence and Writings
Carman's correspondence contains both his incoming personal and professional correspondence. Included here Is his correspondence as the Chairman of the Antietam Battlefield Board and Commissioner of the Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park Commission.
II. Letters to Louis Dale Carman
Miscellaneous correspondence includes a document that outlines the handling of Carman's maps held by the Red Cross.
III. Carman Collection of Civil War Related Materials
Gift, Carman, Dr. Louis Dale, 1936
Boynton, Henry V. (Henry Van), 1835-1905
Carman, Louis Dale, 1860-1936
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
United States. Army
United States. Department of Agriculture
United States. Navy
United States. Pension Bureau
United States. War Department
Antietam, Battle of, Md., 1862
Chattanooga, Battle of, Chattanooga, Tenn., 1863
Chickamauga, Battle of, Ga., 1863
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Public officers
Illustrations (layout features)
Selected materials available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-222


With the sad passing of Gloria Katz, writer of American Graffiti (1973) and the release of Alfonso Cuarón's much anticipated Roma (2018), an autobiographical film based on his childhood in Mexico City, let's have a look on all these times of happiness and/or melancholy where nostalgia was brought to the silver screen.
The following fictionalized autobiographies, coming-of-age stories or lighthearted dramas may not all be based on the director's or a writer's early years... but they all have one thing in common: they convey a warm, sad, dreamy or bittersweet feeling of nostalgia either from the narrative or the way the characters (no gangsters included) reminisce about their sweet old memories. And the nostalgia can be so powerful that viewers might feel nostalgic about times or places they didn't even know.


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Bucerias
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Where is Bucerias, Mexico?
Located in the Mexican state of Nayarit, Bucerias is a small coastal community whose name means "place of divers," due to its expanse of crystal blue waters and soft sandy beaches. While there are amazing scuba diving and snorkeling spots very nearby up at Las Islas Marietas and other nearby spots, most of the diving in the Bucerias area is actually for oysters. The area boasts a hotbed for oysters and has been a favorite spot for collecting delicious wild oysters since it was a sleepy fishing village years ago. But you will still see local divers off Playa Bucerias harvesting wild oysters from the natural reef habitat close offshore.
Where are the beaches in Bucerias?
Bucerias is located between Nuevo Vallarta and La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, making it close enough to downtown Puerto Vallarta to allow for the convenience of a vibrant atmosphere, while still holding true to a laid back vibe, where it's all about relaxing and enjoying life and everything it has to offer. From north to south the area literally boasts nearly a marathon of beach; 29 km (18 miles) of uninterrupted beaches that are ideal for sunbathing, swimming, horseback riding, or just taking a leisurely stroll.
Can you surf in Bucerias?
Playa Bucerias is on the way to many other top surfing destinations on the Pacific Coast side of the bay including Sayulita and San Pancho, and is just a short drive south of Punta Mita, where many 5 star hotels including 4 Seasons, The W, and Ritz Carlton have flagship locations. Many private and charter boats are available just 5 miles away in the La Cruz Marina, where trips are available to visit Las Islas Marietas (the hidden beach) which is a national park and local treasure visible off-shore, just a short 20 minute boat trip from Bucerias.
What are the demographics and lifestyle like in Bucerias?
Bucerias has a population of just over 9,000 permanent residents, that almost doubles during the peak winter vacation season, making it large enough to offer a diverse and ever-growing list of restaurants to appeal to all tastes and budgets, while maintaining its small-town Mexican charm. Cobble stone streets remain on most of the town center, which is built around the traditional Mexican central town square and church. While the Puerto Vallarta boardwalk, or "Malecon" is a must-see iconic location, the miles of gorgeous beach and old-world feel of the town center in Bucerias Vallarta, make it just as magical. In addition, unlike some of the more developed areas, Bucerias still has undeveloped land for sale in Mexico for those who want to build their custom dream home.
When was Bucerias incorporated and what is it's history?
Bucerias was incorporated in the 1930's and was originally just one of many quaint fishing villages in Riviera Nayarit. Its popularity for Canadian and American tourists and expats only began in the 1980's, when growth of large all-inclusive hotels in Nuevo Vallarta drove expats looking for a quieter experience and lengthier stays north to the area.
While Bucerias is definitely part of the growth boom, it is in a much more subtle way. Most buildings do not exceed seven floors, offering more condo style units rather than large hotels, which helps maintain it small-town feel. There are also large hacienda style homes on the beach as well as up the hills; all with breath-taking bay views. Compared to Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Vallarta, it has a quieter pace, with many year-round local expat residents within a laid-back community that will welcome you with open arms.
What are the residents and neighbourhoods like in Bucerias?
Over the years, Bucerias has become increasingly popular with Americans and Canadians, however, its residents are primarily Spanish-speaking Mexicans. The area has the remote feel of some of the beach communities far to the South of Puerto Vallarta, such as Mismaloya that are difficult to reach because they are only accessible by boat.
Many people trying to live a more relaxed and healthy lifestyle are retiring to the area or "wintering" here, which is creating growth in health club facilities offerings in Bucerias as well. In addition to all of the outdoor sports and activities available, many local sports clubs offer exercise classes by qualified instructors including aerobics, cycling, spinning yoga, Pilates, and personal training. Many even offer nutrition experts that can help create a customized plan to help clients achieve their health and fitness goals.
If playing team sports or even watching sports is your passion, Bucerias has a plethora of sports bars to cheer on your favorite team. One of the local favorite spots, YoYo Mo's, which continues to win Trip Advisor awards annually, has even hosted its own street hockey league since 2011. They originally played weekly in the town square on Tuesday nights, but the league has now relocated to the town's baseball/soccer/basketball sports complex, with scheduled matches multiple times each week.
What kind of fun activities and community events are available?
Though the town is known for its tranquil beauty, there is never a lack of things to get out and experience. One of the most breathtaking celebrations in the entire Bay of Banderas is held every January when the town celebrates Our Lady of Peace (La Virgin de la Paz), who is the patron o the local Catholic Church. It includes a decorative boat processional and beach ceremonies, as well as a vibrant street bazaar featuring traditional regional foods, art, and textiles.
Other on-going events in Bucerias include the Thursday evening art walk featuring local artists, food stands offering dishes from local Bucerias restaurants and live music. There are an ever-growing collection of annual food festivals, and never a lack of local venues to experience fantastic live music of every variety. Although Bucerias maintains its small-town feel it does have a vibrant night life, with many bars, theaters, and discos that only open in the late evening and stay open all night for those who want to dance all night – you don't have to go all the way to Puerto Vallarta to take part in the party!
For animal lovers, the El Cora Crocodile Sanctuary will forever change your view of crocodiles in the wild with a hair-raising experience that will instill a new love for the creatures and the importance of preserving their natural habitat. Bucerias is also an amazing spot for viewing other wildlife in its natural habitat. For avid bird watchers, it is one of only a few places in the world that the rare blue footed booby can be found. Bucerias is also a natural breeding ground for seat turtles and in June through December there are designated protected areas where you can get involved with helping to release baby sea turtles back into the ocean after hatching. Whale watching is amazing in the winter; there is also abundant deep sea fishing for many different varieties of fish depending on the season.
For those who enjoy meeting their neighbors and getting involved with local philanthropic causes and social groups, Bucerias offers many ways to make a difference in the community. Just a few of the local community groups include Recyclers of Bucerias, Manos de Amor, PEACE, Preservando, and Amigos de Bucerias.
Bucerias is the place of romance.
Everyone has their own definition of romance; but whether it is a moonlit beach stroll, an up-scale dinner on the bay, a sunset sail, or a night out in a hotel in Bucerias – it is all there for the taking. One unique romantic location in Bucerias is the kissing bridge. It is a rustic local landmark hidden behind a lush garden near the main town square, and is known as the Callaejon del Beso (or Alley of the Kiss), where the bridge connects the older area of town with the newer developing areas with many new beachfront condo developments.
What is the health care system like and will they honor international health insurance plans?
Many quality healthcare facilities abound in the Bucerias Nayarit area. Most healthcare plans are accepted at local private hospitals and clinics that offer high-quality care at generally inexpensive prices. The new Hospital CMQ Riviera Nayarit has a bilingual staff and is open 24/7, offering a fully equipped emergency room and intensive care unit, including more than twenty patient rooms with ocean views.
There are also many private clinics for walk-in care nearby. With the high quality and low cost of care, many Americans and Canadians have started a medical tourism trend, planning lengthy vacations around treatment for medical, surgical, and dental procedures, discovering substantial savings even after the cost of their vacations by having dental work, oral surgeries and other procedures done locally in Mexico. Eye care and chiropractic services are also locally available and many local pharmacies are also able to fill prescriptions from the United States and Canada.
Bucerias is the Lifestyle of Peaceful Living and Natural Beauty
There's a reason Bucerias has earned the nickname "Place of divers." There are numerous places for swimming, surfing, kayaking paddle boarding, sailing, and anything else that has to do with getting out on the water. Another key reason to choose Bucerias for top Mexico real estate is affordability. While more established tourist destinations like Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, and even Puerto Vallarta proper are much more "touristy", they also come with a price tag that is not yet as elevated in Bucerias. Even Punta Mita real estate just to the north comes with a much higher price tag… so look at Bucerias as a yet-to-be discovered gem. Even excursions, boat trips, and locally owned Bucerias car rental agencies have much lower rates than the larger chain Puerto Vallarta car rentals.
Get help with buying, renting or selling a home in Bucerias
Should you desire a tropical full-time home or part-time get-away, with substantial rental income opportunities in paradise; David Pullen Properties can make that happen for you. Whether you want a condo in town, a luxury penthouse, or beachfront hacienda, we'll provide you with the best Bucerias has to offer. One of our highly-skilled representatives can help you every step of the way to find you the home you've always dreamed about.
Investing in your ideal home isn't just monetary, it's also about choosing to live your life the way you truly want and deserve. Bucerias hotels are available, but with most visitors wanting longer stays, Bucerias real estate options make more sense for many travelers and retirees. The diversity of Bucerias real estate options for purchase and for long-term vacation rentals is staggering; including beachfront condos, mountain-view condos, bungalows, villas, beach houses, and even undeveloped land. So if escaping the chaos and pace of the big city and escaping to a relaxed and neighborly beach-paced community is what you need in your life, Bucerias may well be your ideal retreat.


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Les Arches de Muschamp
L'arc en bas
L'arc de Charme
The two arches
Angel's Arch
Rainbow Arch
Loire Valley Wines
Set in the gently rolling countryside of the southern Loire Valley the region is perfect for a complete break. Yet there is so much to do in the area. CUSSAY is just 20 minutes from the bustling medieval town of LOCHES and within one hours drive of the wonderful Chateaux and vineyards of the Loire Valley.
The local village of LIGUEIL with its Monday morning market, has a varied programme of outdoor fêtes and attractions from brocantes (those wonderful French fêtes) to music festivals and outdoor theatres. It also has a well landscaped public park and outdoor swimming pool with tennis courts. Restaurants, cafés, supermarket, bread and butcher's shops, newsagents, bank and chemists can all be found here.
LOCHES - a 20 minute drive from "Les Arches de Muschamp" is a wonderful medieval town resting on the banks of the Indre river with its large bustling market on a Wednesday and Saturday. It has delightful cobbled streets and small squares where you can enjoy a coffee or lunch on the terrace and watch the world go by. There is an excellent selection of small shops/boutiques and restaurants as well as an interesting chateau with a 'real' dungeon. Fascinating for the children!. Cité Royale de Loches is a castle museum with an extensive medieval armor collection & hundreds of years of royal history. If you find yourself there in the evening after dark take a walk up to the chateau. The lighting is well done and very atmospheric!
CHINON , just half an hour by car is set near the confluence of the river Loire and the Vienne and has a dominating fortress (recently restored), which looks down onto the picturesque town with many shops and eating possibilities. THE ROYAL FORTRESS OF CHINON is a combination between a historical monument (where Joan of Arc met Prince Charles VII in 1429) and a ultra modern museum : augmented reality, videos, multimedia tour booklet, audio benches and more. The small town itself is a delight to visit with it's narrow cobbled streets packed full of charming cafés and small restaurants. Be sure to take a look at the spectacular view of the fortress from across the river, especially if you find yourselves there in the evening after dark.
TOURS , 50 minutes drive to the city and its beautiful old town called La Vielle Ville . TOURS is known as the 'mini Paris' of the Touraine due to its interesting architecture and boulevards being of a similar style, and its great atmosphere for shopping and/or a cultural day out. The old town is a fabulous area to visit with many eating places and wonderful cafés with sun terraces lining the tiny cobbles streets. The city's long history includes Gallic-Roman settlements. It played a significant role in the 15th century as the French capital and seat of kings. Tours was heavily bombed in World War II, and its atmospheric center is now surrounded with the most attractive architecture combining 'old' with 'new'. From Tours you can take the TGV to Paris and be there in 60 minutes, plenty of trains daily.
CHATEAU de CHENONCEAU (50 min drive) is a castle, which spans the River Cher, situated near the small village of Chenonceaux. It is one of the best-known châteaux of the Loire valley. Historically fascinating and visually stunning. It was once a royal residence as property of the crown. It is a truly exceptional site, both for its original idea of building it on the Cher River, and for its destiny: to be loved, managed, and protected by women such as Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de' Medici. Today, the Château of Chenonceau is second only to Versailles as the most visited château in France. The interior is beautiful and very well presented and preserved. The exhibition on the history of the château is excellent, and you can see how the building progressed over time.
CHATEAU d'AMBOISE - a wonderful landmark overlooking a quaint town is less than an hour's drive from Les Arches. Have a lunch outside and take in the view of the chateau. The panoramic views over the town and Loire river below are just mesmerizing. Certainly a great way to while away an afternoon. Just 650 meters from Château d'Amboise you can visit the the last residence of Leonardo DaVinci called Château du Clos Lucé, which is dedicated to conveying an overall picture of his art and his boundless vision. From civil and military engineer to botanist, in his work as an architect and as a musician, the all-encompassing nature of Leonardo da Vinci's intuition is brought to life before your eyes.
SAUMUR (1 hour and 20min) - This historic town is located between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and is surrounded by the vineyards of Saumur itself, Chinon, Bourgueil, & Coteaux du Layon, which produce some of France's finest wines. There are various sparkling wine houses to visit – Gratien et Meyer just to the east of the town and Ackerman-Laurance, Bouvet-Ladubay and Langlois-Chateau to the west in St-Hilaire St-Florent. There is also a Musée des Blindes (tank museum). Markets are held in Avenue General de Gaulle on Wednesday and in Place St-Pierre on Saturday. The Château of Saumur has been a fortress, a manor house, a residence for the town governors, a prison, and even an arms and ammunition depot. The chateau now contains several museums, including a Museum of Decorative Arts (with many examples of bone china), the Museum of the Horse and a Museum of Toys ( Musée de la Figurine-Jouet, a collection of very old toys and figurines of soldiers, kings of France, and clowns.). Saumur is also famous for its elite riding squad, Le Cadre Noir, and you can visit their base, the Ecole National d' Equitation in St Hilaire St Florent, a suburb of Saumur. Various galas and shows take place throughout the year. The region around Saumur is well known for its prehistoric traces such as troglodyte caves and dolmens. Until the dark ages these caves were a very popular place to live and you will see many as you tour the region.
CHATEAU d'AZAY-le-RIDEAU (50 min drive) -is located in the small town of Azay-le-Rideau, an attractive place that centers on the banks of the Indre. The old part of the town around the Indre makes an enjoyable stroll as does the main street. The local markets are held on Saturday and Wednesday mornings. Check with the tourist office for special events. The château was built between 1518 and 1527 and it is considered one of the foremost examples of early French renaissance architecture. Set on an island in the middle of the Indre, the château of Azay-le-Rideau seems to rise straight out of the waters of the river, which reflect the castle's façades so that the château appears to float in its own image. The writer Balzac, who lived nearby and was occasionally a guest at the château, deeply admired the building, describing it as 'a facetted diamond, set in the Indre. This striking setting has helped Azay-le-Rideau to become one of the most famous of the Loire's many châteaux.
CHATEAU d'USSE also known as the "Sleeping Beauty" castle; Charles Perrault—author of this beloved 17th-century tale—spent time here as a guest of the Count of Saumur, and legend has it that Ussé inspired him to write the famous story. The Château d'Ussé is located in the commune of Rigny-Ussé. Famed for its picturesque aspect, Ussé was the subject of a French railroad poster issued by the Chemin de Fer de Paris à Orléans in the 1920s and was one of several that inspired Walt Disney in the creation of many of the Disney Castles. Visit this castle with period furniture, rooms decorated with tapestries, paintings ... but also enjoy a collection of costumes inside the castle. The walkway is accessible to anyone willing to meet Beauty and The Prince! Finally, in the park, you can stroll and admire the chapel, saddlery area and a collection of carriages.
THE ROYAL CHATEAU de CHAMBORD (1h 40min) - "The Unfinished Château" - one of the most recognizable châteaux in the world because of its very distinctive French Renaissance architecture which blends traditional French medieval forms with classical Renaissance structures. The building, which was never completed, was constructed by King Francis I of France. Far from the stress of daily life, the Château of Chambord stands completely surrounded by nature. It is located between the untamed royal river and the wild woodlands, which is home to many boar and deer. The visit to the castle and grounds is extensive so allow the best part of a day. It's worth picking up the multilingual audio or videoguide if only to avoid getting lost around the endless rooms and corridors. Several times daily there are guided tours in English, and during school holidays costumed tours entertain the kids. Outdoor spectacles held in summer include a daily equestrian show. Chambord also offers many outdoor activities in the park: horse shows, carriage rides, forest driving tours, boat rides, walking paths and bike trails. You can organise your own day at Chambord! Chambord is very different from other châteaux. Visiting Chambord is like travelling to a whole new world, full of mystery, leading you to the inspiring realm of the Renaissance.
THE ROYAL CHATEAU de BLOIS (1h 20min) - Dominating the Loire River, the royal castle of Blois is not only one of the most prestigious Renaissance monuments in France but also a brilliant illustration of the evolution of the French architecture from the Middle ages to the 17th century. The home of 7 kings and 10 queens of France, the Château Royal de Blois evokes the power and daily life of the Court in the Renaissance, evident in the royal apartments, furnished and adorned with magnificent polychromatic decors. Great combination of different architectures linked to history in a great setting. Also check out the sound and light spectacle which takes place some evenings - it is really worthwhile and a great experience from the inner courtyard. During the summer, the Château courtyard rings to the sound of fencing skirmishes: duellists and swordsmen confront one another, bringing the age of duelling to life, a blend of theatre, fighting and ancient music.
MONTRESOR - one of the most beautiful villages in France has less than 400 inhabitants, and is known for its Renaissance castle and its medieval fortress or collegiate St John the Baptist. The village retains its 11th century fortress, built on top of a rocky outcrop above the village and with walls, towers and gate intact. Built originally for defensive purposes, the chateau at Montresor was subsequently transformed into a Renaissance Mansion in the 15th century, within the original fortified walls. After exploring the village of Montresor walk along the banks of the river for some lovely views across the village and castle - the path continues for more than a kilometre through the countryside.The countryside around Montresor is a maze of pretty walks so that you can make the most of the attractive countryside - the tourist offices can point you in the right direction. If possible try to also visit Montresor during July or August on a Friday or Saturday evening. At this time the village is beautifully lit and music is played.
ANGLES-sur-l'ANGLIN is also listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Facing across the pretty gorge of the river and surrounded by wttractive woodland and small fields, the ruins of the Chateau Guichard (11th century) and the pretty medieval village of Angles sur l'Anglin are set on rocky hills, and complement each other perfectly. The easiest way to make sure you see everything in Angles sur l'Anglin is to follow the signed circuit no 2 of the Ville Haute to see the upper town and then take the steps down (more than a hundred!!) to circuit no 1 in Ville Basse to wander around the lower town. As you walk down the steps you get good views of some lovely houses on the opposite side of the river. Although it is a small village there are several restaurants and cafes in Angles-sur-l'Anglin, so after exploring you can pause for coffee or for a good French lunch!
Le GRAND-PRESSIGNY The Museum of Prehistory presents a rich overview of prehistory in Touraine, with an emphasis on what made the Grand-Pressigny region so unique during the prehistoric period. The gallery presents the successive cultures in Touraine since the Middle Palaeolithic period, around 100,000 years ago, until the disappearance of flint in favour of bronze, around 1,000 to 2,000 years BC. The display puts the emphasis on the evolution of the materials used, changes in dwellings and in burial practices, as well as social and economic evolutions from the Palaeolithic until the Bronze Age. Original objects are put back in the context of a wider civilisation thanks to elaborate iconography and castings, illustrating the significant moments in human evolution.
LA BRENNE REGIONAL NATURE PARK (1 hours drive)- A dream destination for botany and ornithology fans, this haven of peace strewn with lakes and ponds, marshland, reed beds, moors, prairies and woods is home to no fewer than 2,300 animals and 1,200 plant species! Among its most emblematic are European pond turtles, purple herons, orchids, black-necked grebes, ducks, Eurasian bitterns and dragonflies. To discover the rich biodiversity of this magnificent area of calm and serenity, you can take a number of discovery trails dotted with information panels, including the Sentier du Blizon (in Rosnay) and the Sentier de Beauregard (in Saint-Michel-en-Brenne), and peacefully admire the birds from hides in Chérine nature reserve, and at Foucault, Bellebouche and Massé lakes. Make sure that you visit La Maison du Parc, a delightful restaurant offering fried carp from the local lakes and a variety of different type food, as well as an excellent shop selling specialty food products of the area.
For children, there is a wide range of activities in the area including small themed parks, adventure centres, various zoos of which ZOOPARC de BEAUVAL (one hours drive) is classed as the No. 1 zoo in France and as one of the most beautiful zoological parks in the world, ZooParc de Beauval is home to the largest diversity of animals in France with nearly 6,000 animals including two giant pandas, found nowhere else in France! It is set in immense grounds and offers daily displays that will fascinate and amaze.
The world renowned FUTUROSCOPE is a different kind of theme park based upon multimedia, cinematography, and audio-visual techniques. A unique range of attractions for children as well as adults. It is just 45 min drive away in the direction of Poitiers.
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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Brazilian stocks edged higher Monday, but concerns about a slowdown in global growth held the market's advance in check.
The Ibovespa equity index (BVSP) closed up 14 points at 53,416.75. Utilities were a standout, with most constituents finishing higher, paced by a 3.8% rise in power company Light (LIGT3). Home builder PDG Realty PDGRY, -39.80% was the only advancer in its group, closing up 1.8%, as was steel producer Gerdau GGB, -0.52% Its shares closed up 2.7%.
Iron ore miner Vale VALE, +0.38% (VALE5) slipped 0.3% and oil company Petrobras PBR, +2.09% moved up 1.7%.
Brazilian stocks had risen by as much as 1% following reports that Spain is seeking to negotiate with Europe to recapitalize troubled banks in the country.
Meanwhile, Olli Rehn, the European Commission chief for economic and monetary affairs, said officials have considered the idea of recapitalizing euro-zone banks through the region's bailout fund, though such a move would require a treaty change.
Rehn also said discussions are moving forward on creating a banking union. Spanish and Italian banking stocks jumped during European trading, with Spain's Banco Santander (SAN) STD, +0.13% rising about 5%.
But in Sao Paulo trading, shares of Banco Santander Brasil (SANB11) BSBR, +2.32% fell 1.8%. Other banking stocks struggled, with state-run Banco do Brasil (BBAS3) off 3.4% and Itau Unibanco ITUB, +1.45% down 1.5%.
Investors received more data of sluggish global economic conditions. China — Brazil's largest trading partner — said activity in the services sector in May expanded at its slowest pace in more than a year. Meanwhile, U.S. factory orders fell 0.6% in April, missing expectations among analysts polled by MarketWatch for growth of 0.1%.
Economists and analysts covering Brazil have further cut their expectations for growth in Latin America's biggest economy. A survey released Monday by the central bank puts the average 2012 growth forecast at 2.72%, down from 2.99% last week.
The Brazilian government on Friday said gross domestic product in the first quarter expanded 0.8% on a year-over-year basis. Brazil hasn't logged a lower year-over-year GDP figure since the third quarter of 2009 when activity contracted 1.5%.
Stocks in other major Latin American markets closed lower. Chile's IPSA (IPSA) fell 1.7% to 4,206.68. Mexico's IPC (IPC) lost 0.3% at 37,059.78 and Argentina's Merval (MERV) shed 0.2% at 2,210.41.


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Black Out by Tim Curran : Review
By SJardine on August 10, 2014 in Reviews, SJardine
In the midst of a beautiful summer, in a perfectly American suburban middle-class neighborhood, a faraway evil is lurking, waiting to strike the unsuspecting residents.
First come the flashing lights, then the heavy rains, high winds, and finally a total blackout. But that's only the beginning…
When the whipping black tentacles fall from the sky and begin snatching people at random, the denizens of Piccamore Way must discover the terrifying truth of what these beings have planned for the human race.
Blackout by Tim Curran is one of the newest stories in DarkFuse's popular novella line and so far my favorite out of those I have read. With it Tim Curran tells the story of what happens when the power goes out and does not come back on again, of what happens when the stars vanish from the sky and a darkness so thick and menacing you can almost feel it descends upon the world. It asks the question of what do you do when the people around you start vanishing one by one, and those you would hope to rely on in such a situation are no where to be found. Blackout tells the story of one middle aged man and his attempt to survive what he believes to be the end of humanity.
Jon believes he lives the perfect middle-American life in the perfectly middle-class and perfectly dull neighborhood of Piccamore Way and he is completely fine with that. He is past the age of wanting excitement in his life and is content with the predictable lifestyle he now shared with his wife Kathy. That all changes when Jon wakes up one night to an almost unnaturally severe thunderstorm to find his wife missing and his neighborhood in the middle of a blackout. While searching for his wife Jon soon finds himself trying to survive with a small band of survivors who are desperately trying to evade the horrifying tentacles that have dropped from the inky blackness above and started yanking them into an unknown fate into the sky. Throughout all this Jon keeps asking himself just one question, will he ever see his wife again?
With Blackout Tim Curran wrote the perfect horror novella for me, it was just the right length to leave me feeling satisfied and while it kept you guessing at what was really going on the entire time, the conclusion was more than satisfying. It just left me with only one question, and that was why had I never heard of this author before? I would recommend this book to just about anyone who is a fan of the horror genre, and suggest to people that Tim Curran is an author to check out. You will not be disappointed!
Blackout by Tim Curran is set to be released August 19th by DarkFuse.
I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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Shane firmly believes that it is impossible to own too many books, which is probably why every surface of his house is covered in books and magazines. He will read just about anything that you put in front of him but is the most passionate fantasy and sometimes science fiction. He has been known to obsess over a book or series for years at a time.
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