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Novelist Pat Barker on history's forgotten voices @ Manchester Literature Festival
By Isidora Cortes-Monroy October 24, 2018
Written & Spoken Word. Manchester.
The crowd broke out into a round of enthusiastic applause as Pat Barker was called up on stage. She walked calmly onto the platform and across to her chair, unfazed by the public marvelling her presence. Dressed comfortably in grey trainers and a loose cardigan, she cut a stark contrast to her stage partner, Kamila Shamsie, who was elegantly clothed in a black suit and white shirt. Yet despite difference in appearance, the women's shared interests – particularly regarding Ancient Greece – were clear. More obvious still was a cohesion between the pair which hinted that Shamsie was the best possible candidate for leading discussion with Barker.
Barker's latest novel, The Silence of the Girls, recounts the Iliad from the perspective of Briseis, a former queen who, after the Greeks pillaged her town, became Achilles's prize – and sex slave. Baker read from the book and explained the epigraph. Taken from Philip Roth, it describes the beginnings of European Literature as something as simple as a quarrel over a girl. Baker highlighted that, although not untrue, the epigraph also reminds us about the other part of European Literature's beginnings: the silence of the girls being fought over. From this observation, she embarked three to four years ago on the arduous task of writing her newest novel.
Though the novel is closely linked to Homer in terms of plot and style, Barker was adamant the classics are not as inaccessible as widely thought. In fact Barker only read the Iliad for the first time twelve years ago, having herself failed Latin seven times, yet can tackle story-writing based on the ancient tale. It was heart-warming to see such an accomplished writer laugh at herself and her flaws. It's easy to forget that our favourite authors have them.
Writing a novel set in the past, Barker made clear, is not easy. Among her recommended techniques for overcoming troublesome obstacles used in The Silence of the Girls were evoking bodily sensations, including through English rugby chants, in order to familiarise her audience with the descriptive scenes. Smells, pain, and emotions are experiences felt by all humans, regardless of period and location of birth. She was, however, quick to point out that The Silence of the Girls is not a historical novel, just as the Iliad isn't historically true. So the questions at hand become: what is the past? How do we retell it?
Barker starts and ends her novel with a description of Achilles – an inherited male narrative of the past that, she made clear, obtrudes even when attempting to voice a female narrative. Many scenes in Barker's novel were taken from accounts given by war victims of rape, for example from survivors of the violence in the DRC. The fact the novel was published during the #MeToo era was coincidental, but The Silence of the Girls surely denounces not only the violence towards women in Ancient Greece, but also in our time.
Shamsie finished her line of questioning with a thought-provoking question: why do writers keep returning to the Greeks? Barker took a second to gather her thoughts. She settled on this: our constant bombardment with ephemeral news and stories means we yearn for tales that have withstood the test of time. Perhaps better still, we know they will be around long after we are gone. Just as elderly people towards the end of their lives, she reflected, humanity has begun to reflect on its own past. So; are we nearing an end? And if so, an end to what exactly?
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Tagged with: Ancient Greece, ancient history, feminism, Kamila Shamsie, Manchester Literature Festival, MLF, novel, Pat Baker, The Iliad, The Silence of the Girls
Are we really that far from a dystopian nightmare? 'Meek' @ The Unity Theatre
By Laura Harris
Theatre & Dance. Liverpool.
Literature and pub crawl go hand in hand @ Mcr Lit Fest's Thinkers and Drinkers
By Isidora Cortes-Monroy
Find your audience by being a lighthouse…
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A number of bathroom fixtures that have found themselves on the market are designed to give customers the best experience ever. Bathtubs have ceased being just functional fixtures and have now become the focal point of the bathroom. They come in many options, are beautiful and stylish. In fact, it is becoming increasingly difficult to choose modern-freestanding-bathtubs that are right for your family.
We have the space-saving design and those that feature exposed curves you can choose from. In this post, we will look at the three freestanding tubs that you could buy if you want to spice up your style.
It is manufactured by Wyndham Collection, one of the companies that produce innovative tubs that stand out from the crowd. The tub is of high quality, unique, durable and features the latest design expressed through attractive symmetry and shape. It has simple lines that make it look quite attractive. It is one of the modern-tubs that is deeper and allows for a full soaking.
Soho tub is made from materials that provide you with the comfort you cannot get from enamel or steel tubs. Even better, it has an adjusted base that allows it to remain stable and is made of acrylic that makes it strong and easy to handle. Websites such as https://www.kardiel.com/Modern-tubs/modern-freestanding-bathtubs have more features on freestanding tubs.
Empaya 50" tub is one of the best freestanding modern-tubs you can ever get on the market. It is highly specialized with Jacuzzi features, which makes it appear striking and luxurious. The tub is uniquely designed to complement your bathroom décor while giving it a spacious look. It features output spa jets that massage your body gently.
The tub is constructed of acrylic material and reinforced with fiberglass. It also features a waste and water flow that allows for easy installation. Not only that, the tube offers great depth and is ideal for anyone looking for full soaking. It can be an additional décor to your bathroom and is one of the best tubs for those looking for longer baths.
The tub first appeared on the market in 2005 and has stood the test of time as it's uniquely designed to enhance sophistication. It is a perfect tub for anyone looking forward to relax while taking a bath. The tab is designed with smooth curves that make it fit your body thus offering unmatched comfort.
It features a double wall construction with a high gloss finish and is made of high-quality FRP material that gives it the strength and durability. Also, it features a brushed nickel rectangular overflow and a flexible tube drain. Unlike other tubs on the market, Woodbridge modern-freestanding-bathtubs are easy to maintain and clean.
One important thing that one should consider when shopping for a tub is the Jacuzzi feature and the ability to give you great soaking and longer baths. Woodbridge Freestanding Bathtub, Empava 50"Tub and Soho Freestanding tubs have all this and will obviously add taste to your bathroom.


For the last few weeks Honda's been setting front-wheel drive, production car records at various European race tracks. The car? Our favourite big hot-hatch, the Civic Type R.
First came Estoril, then Silverstone, Spa, and Magny Cours. For its fifth and final record, Honda packaged off a Type R to the Hungaroring, where it would attempt to beat its own record, set two years ago in the old Type R. Its driver would be none other than former F1 driver and certified TG Hero Jenson Button.
Hungary was where Jenson won his first Grand Prix (with Honda, in 2006), so he knows the place well. In setting the new 2min 10.19sec record, Jenson said he was impressed with how late he was able to brake, and the car's front-wheel drive balance.
Watch Jenson at work in the video above. Looks like he isn't even trying, right?


Autumn's riches is a watch designed to encourage you to embrace change.
The intricate and mysterious Autumn's riches was designed and handcrafted by jeweller Dovile Bertulyte.
A collage of tiny petals sits above a detailed leaf skeleton to display the time. To find the hour, check the orange petal that is blowing away from the group. To find the minutes, look at the single yellow petal, close to the edge of the dial.
Real, dried leaves and flower petals were skilfully applied by Dovile's hand, before being assembled into watches by us, right here in London.
Due to the organic qualities of this design, each piece is unique and some minor imperfections should be expected, we believe this adds character to the individual watches.
This one-of-a-kind watch is limited to just 50 pieces worldwide and is available exclusively from us. Dovile wanted this watch to act as a reminder that nothing is permanent, and there is beauty to be found in every stage of our lives.
"I believe in celebrating the natural cycles of growth and decay in which everything has beauty.
When I designed this watch, I imagined it being a crisp and rainy autumn day, yellow leaves are falling down from the tree while you sit snug at home wearing an oversized woollen jumper, drinking tea and reading your favourite book".
Dovile is a contemporary jewellery maker. She was born and raised in Lithuania and today lives and works in London.
In her work, she explores various mediums and uses contrasting materials particularly favouring a combination of silicone and silver.
She is influenced by the colours and textures of underwater landscapes, which she transforms into stunning palettes of colours, patterns and textures.
Before all of her jewellery making success, Dovile also used to be part of the Mr Jones Watches team, she worked part-time assembling our watches. In 2017 we featured her on our design blog, which you can read here.


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Sprint's First Tri-Band LTE Modems Available July 19
Sprint today announced that the MiFi 500 LTE, Netgear Zing Mobile Hotspot, and the Netgear 341U USB Modem will go on sale beginning July 19.
All three devices were announced earlier this year, and are among the first set of devices from Sprint to support LTE in three separate spectrum bands. They can access LTE in the 800MHz, 1900MHz, and 2.5GHz bands. Right now, Sprint is primarily deploying LTE in the 1900MHz band, but it will begin to offer LTE in the 800MHz band later this year now that its iDEN network has been decommissioned. The 800MHz spectrum will offer better in-building coverage when compared to the 1900MHz spectrum. The 2.5GHz spectrum was owned by Clearwire but now belongs to Sprint after it closed its acquisition of Clearwire last week. Sprint says the 2.5GHz spectrum will eventually be used to offer high-speed service in densely populated regions.
The MiFi 500 and the Netgear Zing Mobile Hotspot cost $49.99, and the Netgear 341U USB Modem costs $19.99. All prices reflect a $50 mail-in rebate with a new service agreement.

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Fighting filmmakers Epic Rivals teases its upcoming live-action Naruto short film, with the most perfect Tenten and Neji ever prepare to test their might.
I love a good live-action fighting short, and Epic Rivals, creators of last year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-as-humans video have certainly established their pedigree. It's also great to see Tenten and Neji in a live-action short, and by that I'm saying it's great to see a live-action Naruto short without horrible spiky blonde hair and orange jumpsuits.


We bought our first ever BBQ this year. Not knowing how much it might get used we went for a basic entry level one which has been great, and it's getting used at least once a week at the moment. When the BBQ is on I like to be outside, nice cold drink in hand, to watch everything cooking. That's why these simple BBQ sides are my go to recipes whenever we're cooking al fresco. I can make them quickly in the kitchen so they are ready to go once the hot food is ready.
Peel the cucumber into strips using a vegetable peeler and put to one side. You could salt the cucumber if you wanted to, I have tried salting it and leaving it to drain then squeezing the water out but I don't think it really makes much difference for this.
Put the vinegar, salt and sugar into a small bowl and whisk together. Add the mustard and give it another quick mix.
Pour in the oil and whisk until all the ingredients are combined; a big whisk and a small bowl are helpful for this.
Check the seasoning, add a little black pepper and then pour the dressing over the cucumber.
If you add a little dill to this mix with some very thinly sliced onion is makes a great Scandi inspired side.
Start by halving all the tomatoes and putting them into a bowl. Sprinkle over the salt, mix it all together well and then leave for 10-15 minutes.
Add all the other ingredients and mix together well.
The reason I add the salt first is because it takes a little of the excess water out of the tomatoes which is delicious for two reasons: firstly it helps intensify the tomato flavour and secondly, you're left with the tomato juice, oil, herbs and vinegar at the bottom of the bowl which is just asking to be mopped up with some bread.
I love adding avocado, torn mozzarella and loads of fresh basil to this. It's also great if you roast this mix in the oven for 20 minutes if you want something hot.
Dice the potatoes up to whatever size you fancy. I like to leave the skins on but you can peel them if you prefer.
Add the potatoes to a pan of cold, salted water and bring everything up to the boil. Leave to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. It may take more or less time depending on the size of the potatoes.
Drain the potatoes well and then leave to cool.
Mix the mayonnaise and mustard together with a little salt and pepper. Stir this through the cooled potatoes with the spring onions.
Use your favourite salad dressing over the potatoes instead of the mayonnaise. I like to use a French dressing along with some diced sundried tomatoes and those roasted peppers and artichokes you can buy as antipasti.
I find that these three simple BBQ sides are real crowd pleasers and I normally have at least two of these with a BBQ, if I'm lucky all three! They go so well with whatever we're cooking up, whether we're having meat or veg. I always like to try out new salads like this, I've got my eye on an Indian spiced carrot salad and I tried out some great barbecued aubergines with a tahini and yoghurt dressing.
That's no problem! These sides are good with pretty much anything!
BBQ'ing is one of my favorite things to do in the summer because my kitchen gets so hot! Love these simple side dishes!
What a great idea for a post, Caroline! I can never think of anything other than potato salad to serve with barbecue. The cucumber recipe (and the variation) sound like they are right down my alley!
Love all of these recipes! And perfect with anything from the BBQ! Thanks!
grilling is so much fun! we have cucumber overload, so i'll definitely try your mustard cukes!


50,000 comics individually catalogued in this luxurious and invaluable set.
Images of classic covers of Golden and Silver Age Comic Books printed from 1935 through 1960. Photographs complete, or near complete sets of Action, Batman, Detective, Flash, Superman, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Horror, science fiction, EC Comics, Disney, Classics Illustrated, Westerns, Romance, Crime, Lurid including many examples of "Good Girl Art" creepy violent & fetish covers etc.
HEAVY Books (12 lbs) on high gloss heavy stock paper at 1200+ pages. Size: 10" x 14" (25cm x 36cm).
Condition FINE. Dust jackets look worse in photograph than in reality. They need to just lay flat for a time to take the curl out. Volume One has a couple of small tears in DJ that have been repaired with acid free archival book mending tissue (not tape). Please refer to scanned image.


This house/single family home located at 67 Macdonald Drive, Happy Valley-goose Bay is currently for sale and has been available on Zolo.ca for 286 days. This property is listed at $189,000 with an estimated mortgage of $696* per month. It has 3 beds, 1 bathroom, and is 1,903 square feet. 67 Macdonald Drive, Happy Valley-goose Bay is in Happy Valley-goose Bay.
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Why is this listing less expensive than the area average?
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67 Macdonald Drive is a property located in Happy Valley-goose Bay, Newfoundland. Macdonald Drive has 2 properties currently available, while the city of Happy Valley-goose Bay has 5 properties available. To live in the area near , an approximate monthly mortgage of $1,194 is normal.* Homes go on the market for an average of $1194.23. Properties listed in the community are an average of 1,926 sq ft, with 3 beds and 1 bath. The majority of active real estate postings in the community around 67 Macdonald Driveare houses.


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Damnation Alley
October 17, 2011 VirginieSelavy
Distributor: Final Cut Entertainment
Director: Jack Smight
Writers: Alan Sharp, Lukas Heller
Based on the novel by: Roger Zelazny
Cast: Jan-Michael Vincent, George Peppard, Dominique Sanda
The post-apocalyptic adventure Damnation Alley begins with nuclear conflict as represented by stock footage from Operation Crossbow (1965) and Earthquake (1974), before on-screen text appearing over a barren desert landscape informs the audience that 'The Third World War left the planet shrouded in a pall of radioactive dust, under skies lurid and angry, in a climate gone insane'. Radiation has caused insect life-forms to mutate, with eight-foot-long scorpions making it dangerous to venture across the desert, while storms are as sudden as they are devastating. The military officers stationed at an air-force base in California have survived nuclear fall-out, but while Major Eugene Denton (George Peppard) and Lt Tom Perry (Kip Neven) still follow the chain of command, rebellious Lt Jake Tanner (Jan Michael Vincent) and laid-back guard Keegan (Paul Winfield) have decided to take it easy. When the base is destroyed due to a carelessly discarded cigarette, the four men board the Landmaster, a futuristic 12-wheel truck designed to tackle any terrain, and embark on the cross-country journey to Albany, New York. They are searching for the fellow survivors who have been sending out radio transmissions in the hope of rebuilding society and aim to reach their destination by taking a stretch of road that Denton has dubbed 'Damnation Alley' as it runs between intense radiation areas. As with most journeys, this one has its share of speed bumps, such as losing two members of the team, evading killer cockroaches and escaping from small-town psychos.
As the action takes place in a post-apocalyptic world that is evoked through desert locations and superimposed radioactive skies, Damnation Alley could be generously described as a decent B-movie if it were the product of American International Pictures or New World. However, this was actually a 20th Century Fox production that carried the hefty price-tag of $17 million and was intended to be a summer blockbuster. Unfortunately, production delays caused by the inability of the special effects team to successfully realise mutated insect life resulted in the planned 1976 release being postponed to 1977. During this time, another Fox science-fiction project by the name of Star Wars (1977) opened to phenomenal business, making the desert-bound heroics of Damnation Alley immediately obsolete when compared to the saga of a galaxy far, far away.
Yet in other respects, Damnation Alley is actually ahead of its time: it fitted the definition of 'straight-to-video' before the rental market actually existed, predicting countless low-budget action films that passed off wide open space as post-nuclear wasteland. While the aforementioned stock footage is easy to spot, the special effects that show the effects of radiation on the Earth's eco-system are simply embarrassing; the 'giant' scorpions appear with the assistance of blue screen and never pose a serious threat to the motorcycle-riding Tanner due to the lack of spatial continuity, although the armour-plated cockroaches briefly take Damnation Alley into the realms of eco-horror by eating the flesh of one team member and trapping Tanner in a department store.
As with most road movies, Damnation Alley is episodic in structure, meaning that the protagonists eventually run out of threats to deal with - a group of gun-wielding hillbillies get more screen time than the scorpions or the cockroaches because they are a more cost-effective menace - and a radioactive storm is used to wrap everything up. Some musings on post-nuclear existence are interspersed with the set-pieces; Tanner wonders if he has 'finally gone over the edge' when recounting his ride across the desert with a mannequin on the back of his bike, as if the dummy was his girlfriend; Keegan insists, 'There would be a hell of a lot more people feeling and thinking, and playing baseball, and singing, and making love, and raising babies' if militaristic routine was disregarded. The best scene is a stop-off at a sand-strewn Las Vegas casino that prompts shared nostalgias for the pre-nuclear world - the soundtrack is filled with long-gone chatter and table action - until the entrance of another survivor, European showgirl Janice (Dominique Sanda), abruptly ends the slot machine session. The team later pick up frightened teenager Billy (Jackie Earle Haley) and form a makeshift family unit, with the homely atmosphere of the Landmaster turning what should be an imposing vehicle into a glorified Winnebago. Damnation Alley is too average to deserve cult following, although any film with the line 'This whole town is infested with killer cockroaches. I repeat: Killer cockroaches!' at least warrants a footnote in the history of science-fiction cinema.
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I solved the problem by cloning the latest version of the repository GitHub and copying the 'Serialize' package to version 2.1.8.
Path: <magento_path>/lib/internal/Magento/Framework/Serialize/

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This BUFFALO TeraStation 24TB capacity Enterprise NAS Storage is in great working condition.
This unit contains slight damage to the left side Rack Ear mount.
The unit does not include any hard drives at all (Diskless, No HDDs included).


People love building up stories about famous people to legendary status. That's why we all think that the coldest winter Mark Twain spent was a summer in San Francisco. In reality, studies of his writing indicate that Twain never said it.
On a similar note, it's difficult to question the epic work ethic of prodigious inventor Thomas Edison. His work has been responsible for thousands of patents and his inventions have had ramifications on how we live and work to this day.
Yet, there is this image of Edison that has long propagated to mythical status around his work. We imagine that he was struck with surges of inspiration and that swell of near-constant ideas was directly correlated to his success as an inventor.
And it turns out that isn't quite true.
We know because he articulated and captured so many ideas and thoughts into over 3,500 notebooks. A team of researchers at Rutgers has scoured through his notes and discovered very little evidence that proves the electrical confluence of ideas fell from the sky like apples striking Newton's head, alas, that's another myth.
Thinking about the future to imagine how problems can be solved.
Observing the world around you.
Embracing collaboration with fellow colleagues and researchers.
Managing the details of life through lists.
Edison's penchant for peering into the future was nothing short of remarkable.
a Paines engine can be so constructed of steel & with hollow magnets . . . and combined with suitable air propelling apparatus wings . . . as to produce a flying machine of extreme lightness and tremendous power.
While he definitely nailed some of his seemingly otherworldly predictions, like the future of flight, he missed a few others. Edison envisioned a world where our books would be plated and printed in copper, mostly because it was more economical.
Regardless, Edison championed thinking about the future and because he took mental risks, he has become a pivotal symbol to innovation — always thinking about how to improve processes or create things that made an impact.
Observation is essential to understanding and creativity. Leonardo da Vinci's observation of birds in flight inspired drawings for futuristic flying machines. Albert Einstein tried to make sense of theories that were validated by science long after his death.
Edison's free-flowing imagination was also helped by rigorous observation. He used observational insight to help influence his current projects while balancing other ideas that could potentially be something bigger. On one notebook page he was penciling out diagrams for magnets and printing telegraphy, and a few pages later he was jotting down prognostications on the future of flight.
While working on the phonograph, Edison was shown images from renowned photographer, Eadweard Muybridge. The photos illustrated animals in motion and instantly inspired Edison to think about how those images could be conveyed to people.
If you imagine Edison to be the single most important individual behind his inventions, you'd be mistaken. He was never about individual efforts. Everything about his work was directly connected to other contributors. His success was dependent on their success in the lab.
Long before Steve Jobs had Jonathan Ive, Edison had the vision to pull in the people who could help take ideas to fruition.
He also was known for the 'midnight lunch' — an endearing term coined by colleagues who would work on projects late into the night. According to author Sarah Miller Caldicott, Edison would leave the lab around 5 p.m. to have dinner with his family, but would return later to check in on the progress his colleagues. It was then, surrounded by a close-knit group of trusted colleagues and the convivial atmosphere, that collaboration took its most pure and meaningful form in the Edison lab.
At about 9 p.m., Edison would order in food for everyone from a local tavern. For an hour or so, the assembled crew would relax, tell stories, sing songs, and even play music together, before heading back to work until the wee hours of the morning. They connected socially, and created a deeper understanding of each other as people and not just workers. This process of midnight lunch transformed employees into colleagues. It served as the foundation for collaboration in all of Edison's labs. Through midnight lunch, we see the importance of activities that encourage employees to come together in ways that link work with their social lives. For Edison, midnight lunch was crucially important… creating an environment in which collaboration could thrive. It became a powerful link to Edison's use of small teams as a driver of innovation success.
Today, the equivalent may be a team putting out an order for late-night pizza while they are working hard on pushing out a release update or finalizing a new product feature.
Edison was always keeping his eyes and ears open, watching what others were doing. When he learned that the competition — in one case, Alexander Graham Bell — was nearing completion of a phonograph, Edison called a confab and his closest colleagues and contributors came to a three-day session to help solve the challenge.
Tapping the knowledge of colleagues working in small teams.
Expecting everyone to have equal weight in the lab and share in all active discussions.
Emphasizing the process of discovery and learning over simply producing.
Edison understood that collaboration influences knowledge, which in turn creates tangible assets that can be configured and reconfigured for future projects and inventions.
Embracing his team's creativity was a huge asset for Edison. In fact, he encouraged them to contribute ideas, jot down ideas, and sketch out diagrams. The best ideas from his experimenters were identified and developed — keeping creation at a group level rather than favoring individuals.
According to historian Greg Fields, Edison's keen insight into the creative process was what set his work apart from the rest.
"One of Edison's greatest overlooked talents was his ability to assemble teams and set up an organizational structure that fostered many people's creativity," Fields says.
Many of Edison's inventions involved a complex menagerie of parts, machinery, and electrical wizardry. Edison relied heavily on drawings and sketches to help map things out and manage complex concepts in his inventions. They also helped out when it came time to filing for patents.
As Edison pursued the advancement of electricity, his notes and drawings for work on the electric light grew so big they required their own notebook.
Today, there are many scientific links to the power of doodling out ideas by drawing, again showing how well Edison presaged modern productivity methods.
And then, of course, there's one of the world's most famous to-do lists.
Edison isn't quite considered the father of the to-do list. But, his lists — especially the four-page 'things doing and to be done" he created in 1888, established an important system of managing and tracking all the projects he had going on during the opening of his West Orange laboratory and the projects he planned to start.
In the span of a few notebook pages Edison penciled in work he wanted to manage for the cotton picker, the electric piano, ink for the blind, the phonograph, and a chalk battery. While he certainly didn't complete everything on this massive list, it represented the opportunity to get ideas at many different stages committed to paper.
"He did keep a very careful record of the experimental work. At West Orange, every project was assigned a number. At all of his laboratories, you can find account records and experimental records. He was managing costs, figuring out where things might start to get too expensive," said Paul Israel.
As we go about our busy days, trying to manage a barrage of media inputs, organize our thoughts, and create our own legacies, the methods of Thomas Edison can serve as a template. They are also a powerful reminder of the power of systematic thinking, teamwork, and, above all, note-taking.
Are you using any of these in your note-taking? If so, Edison would surely be proud. Share your tips and advice for the Evernote community in the comments or on Twitter with #takenote.


Now is your opportunity to take the Satan Survey, brought to us by James R. Lewis, from the University of Wisconsin. The Satan Survey has many questions asking about your life and preferences as a Satanist. By filling out this Survey you are helping others to get a clear view on what Satanism is and how it relates to our society. When you fill out this survey, you can remain anonymous if you choose to. All types of Satanists are welcome to participate.
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Autumn Art Auction: Event tonight at N.D. Museum of Art offers 52 pieces by area artists
Fine porcelain, furniture pieces, paintings, prints and collages by regional artists will be offered for sale at the 14th annual Autumn Art Auction Saturday night at North Dakota Museum of Art in Gand Forks.
Shaun Morin of Winnipeg created this untitled mixed media piece.
The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with live music by Jazz on Tap, wine, and appetizers donated by local businesses. The live auction starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers in advance and $40 for non-members at the door.
The 52 pieces of art are now on display at the Museum or online at www.ndmoa.com . Absentee bidding is possible by mail or telephone. Call the museum at (701) 777-4195 to order tickets, receive an Auction Catalog, or register for absentee bidding.
Laurel Reuter, director of the North Dakota Museum of Art, selects all of the work included in the auction, which often involves visiting artist studios, she said.
The auction is a way to showcase regional artists and others with ties to North Dakota Museum of Art, and to develop a buying audience for art and artists, she said in a news release.
The museum doesn't ask artists to donate work although some do. Instead, it allows them to establish their minimum prices, an amount the Museum guarantees. Each year the museum widens its pool of artists. Not all live locally but all have some relationship with either the museum of art or the region.
When you buy through the Autumn Art Auction, the price includes framing or presentation. Frames are often custom made by the artists or the museum staff who use archival materials. This alone adds significant value to most of the auction sales.
The chairs for this year's auction are Kelly Thompson, Courtney "Doc" Docken, and Mojdeh Mardani. The art pieces will be auctioned by Ross Rolshoven, a collector of early Western settlement and American Indian art and artifacts. He has been a volunteer for numerous civic events and charities over the past thirty years, including the North Dakota Museum of Art. He is a legal investigator who owns and operates Great Plains Claims, Inc., along with his brother Reid, in Grand Forks.
The Museum is located on the UND campus. Info: (701) 777-4195.
"Kelly Slough," oil and collage on wood with wood collage by Madelyn Camrud and Adam Kemp of Grand Forks.
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ARDEN HILLS, Minnesota (July 26, 2018) – The Land O'Lakes, Inc. Board of Directors announced today its selection of Beth Ford as President and CEO of one of the nation's largest food and agricultural cooperatives and #216 on the Fortune 500. Ford assumes leadership of the company following the retirement of Chris Policinski. Ford will assume the role of President and CEO effective Aug. 1.
Ford comes to the CEO role after a series of successful executive postings within the company. In December 2017, Ford was named Chief Operating Officer of Land O'Lakes Businesses, in which role she oversaw Land O'Lakes' WinField United, Purina Animal Nutrition and Dairy Foods business units. Prior to that, Ford was head of Land O'Lakes' Dairy Foods and Purina Animal Nutrition businesses, where she led record performance and growth, leveraging innovation through R&D to strengthen both brands. She also was instrumental in the acquisition of Vermont Creamery in early 2017.
Prior to joining Land O'Lakes in 2011, Ford had excelled in executive operations management and supply chain roles at International Flavors and Fragrances, Mobil Corporation, PepsiCo and Pepsi Bottling Company and Scholastic. Ford has more than 20 years' experience specifically in the areas of technology and R&D, as well, across these four companies.
Born in Sioux City, Iowa, Beth earned an MBA at Columbia University Business School and a BBA at Iowa State University. She remains involved in both universities, sitting on the Deming Center Board of Advisors for Columbia Business School and the Dean's Advisory Committee for the College of Business at Iowa State.
Ford also sits on the Board of Directors for the National Milk Producers Federation and non-profit boards, including Greater Twin Cities United Way in Minneapolis. She sits on the Boards of Directors of two publicly traded companies, including PACCAR, Inc.
Commenting on her appointment, Ford said, "I'm humbled and honored to have the chance to serve this great organization. I am grateful to the Board of Directors for their trust in me and for the management team that built the strong foundation we currently enjoy. I look forward to continuing to work with the talented and dedicated leadership team, as well as our outstanding employees to deliver for our member-owners, customers and communities. There has never been a more exciting time to be in the agriculture and food industry. Together, our team will work to continue our growth trajectory, as we lead the way forward into the company's next 100 years."
Ford becomes the ninth CEO of Land O'Lakes, one of the nation's largest agricultural cooperatives, which was founded in 1921. Ford and her spouse, Jill Schurtz, have three teenage children and live in Minneapolis.


Whether it is helping clients make financial decisions or her volunteer work educating children about financial matters, a common thread runs through Chris's commitments: a genuine interest in using her insights, experience and expertise to help others. "I am passionate about making a difference in my clients' lives by helping guide them toward a financial goal that may at first seem unattainable." Chris also leads the Women's Wealth Counsel, which seeks to meet the financial needs of women.
Chris holds a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Cincinnati and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Chris also serves on the Board of Trustees of her alma mater's Economics Center and sits on the executive committee of the University of Cincinnati Foundation's Planned Giving Committee.
A frequent guest speaker at the University of Cincinnati and other community organizations, Chris has also contributed articles to 50! Plus and More magazines. She was a member of the second class of Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber's WE Lead leadership development program for accomplished women leaders and is an active volunteer for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Chris and her husband are avid UC Bearcat fans. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fitness, cooking and providing financial education to young people.


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NFL Trade Rumors: Eagles can forget about LeSean McCoy, but Patrick Peterson may be available
By Matt Mullin
Eagles NFL Trade Rumors
When the football gods close a door, they open a window.
In the Eagles' apparent ongoing search to add running back help before the October 30 NFL Trade Deadline, it seems as though Howie Roseman and Co. have hit a snag, at least with one potential trade partner.
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According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the Bills not only plan on keeping former Birds running back LeSean McCoy through the end of this season, but for next season as well. And that makes sense when you realize he's only due a little over $6 million in 2019.
One key source believes McCoy stays in Buffalo not just for this year, but also for the 2019 season. There was no talk of compensation during the conversation between the Bills and the Eagles this week, and the call was described as more feeling out than anything.
But the belief is a trade for McCoy would be expensive, perhaps as much as the Seahawks were asking for Pro Bowler Earl Thomas before his injury. And the Eagles don't seem ready to pay a second-round pick and more for McCoy, even though they have two of them in the 2019 draft. [nfl.com]
It had previously been reported that the Eagles had reached out to talk to the Bills about the veteran running back and all-time leading rusher in Philly, but after head coach Sean McDermott and McCoy both shot down the idea of a trade ahead of the deadline, it was beginning to seem less and less likely that a deal would be made.
Furthermore, according to Rapoport, the Bills want to keep McCoy, who has yet to find the end zone and has recorded just 234 yards from scrimmage this year, for a couple of other reasons. First, he's reportedly well-liked in that locker room. And second, the Bills believe having an established running back will help rookie quarterback Josh Allen develop.
In other words, they seem content keeping Shady in Buffalo.
They just don't want to trade him. They'll listen, all teams listen, but the Bills want to keep him. It will play out over the next few weeks how badly the Eagles want to push for him or potentially go in a different direction. [nfl.com]
With the McCoy door all but shut, there are obviously other options for the Birds — like Le'Veon Bell for example. But there could be another trade option for Roseman and the Eagles, who now have a little salary cap space after restructuring Fletcher Cox's contract last week.
This one, however, is on the other side of the ball — but it would help remedy one of the things that has been ailing the Eagles most through the first six weeks of the season.
According to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Cardinals are going to be one of the most active teams prior to the deadline. And one of the players they could be looking to move on from is 28-year-old cornerback Patrick Peterson.
The Arizona Cardinals could be one of the NFL's most active teams ahead of the trade deadline, with league sources indicating that All-Pro corner Patrick Peterson is among the players the team is willing to move. Arizona is off to a slow start, has already transitioned from Sam Bradford to Josh Rosen at quarterback and the front office is keeping an open mind about moves to reposition the franchise for the future. [cbssports.com]
And any team looking to acquire Peterson's services may have to pay a hefty price up front, because one of the most enticing things about the Cardinals cornerback is his future salary, which is extremely team-friendly.
But Peterson could be a potential blockbuster that would put the Cardinals in position to make significant noise in the next few drafts. He continues to play at a truly elite level, he is incredibly versatile, and, with the corner market exploding since his last contract, his salaries of $11M in 2019 and $12M in 2020 (when he turns 30) significantly increase his trade value as well. [cbssports.com]
This year, Peterson, a former fifth-overall pick, has recorded 24 tackles, a sack and an interception in five games. Now in his eighth season, the former LSU star has been named to a Pro Bowl in each of his previous seven seasons and has been named an All-Pro three times.
Of course, if the Cardinals are really looking to deal — and Howie Roseman's No. 1 priority remains adding a running back, like he did last year with Jay Ajayi — then maybe the two teams can work out something for David Johnson.
It all depends which window Howie wants to climb through. But, hey, at least there are options.
Matt Mullin
mullin@phillyvoice.com
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3. What Montesquieu says of a prince, applies equally to an individual. "A prince," says he, " who loves religion, is a lion, which yields to the hand that caresses him, or to the voice which renders him tame. He who fears religion and bates it, is like a wild beast, which gnaws, the chain which re-strains it from falling on those within its reach. He who has no religion is like a terrible animal which feels no liberty except when it devours its vic- tims or tears them in pieces." Esp. des , Lois, liv. 24, c. 1.
4. But religion can be useful to man only when it is pure. The constitution of the United States has, therefore, wisely provided that it should never be united with the state. Art. 6, 3. Vide Christianity; Religious test; Theo- cracy.


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Two Donald Trump aides found guilty of fraud, US president implicated
Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty in a New York court to eight counts of making illegal campaign contributions.
Aug 22, 2018 · 08:32 am Updated Aug 22, 2018 · 06:23 pm
United States President Donald Trump | AFP
Two of United States President Donald Trump's closest former aides face jail time after admitting to fraud on Tuesday. Their statements also accused Trump of conspiring to commit campaign fraud during the 2016 presidential elections.
Trump's former personal lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty in a New York court to eight counts of making illegal campaign contributions, AFP reported. Cohen admitted that he made pre-election hush payments, including to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Without naming Trump, he said he made the payments "in coordination and at the direction of a candidate for federal office".
"If those payments were a crime for Michael Cohen, then why wouldn't they be a crime for Donald Trump?" Cohen's attorney Lanny Davis tweeted following his client's admission.
Meanwhile, a jury in Virginia found Trump's former campaign chairperson Paul Manafort guilty on eight fraud charges, The Guardian reported. This includes five counts of tax fraud, two counts of bank fraud and one count of failure to report a foreign bank account. Some of the frauds were committed while Manafort was working for Trump.
Manafort, who could spend decades in prison, escaped conviction on 10 out of 18 counts. His advocate, Kevin Downing, said his client was "disappointed at not getting acquittals all the way through or a complete hung jury on all counts".
Multiple analysts have called the events the "worst hour" of Trump's presidency.
Trump called the conviction a "witch hunt", AFP reported. "This has nothing to do with Russian collusion [in the US elections]," Trump said. "These are witch hunts and it's a disgrace," he told reporters ahead of a rally in Charleston, West Virginia.
The president tweeted hours later:
If anyone is looking for a good lawyer, I would strongly suggest that you don't retain the services of Michael Cohen!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2018
Since winning the 2016 election, Trump's national security adviser, lawyer, campaign chairman, deputy campaign manager and a foreign policy aide have admitted or been convicted of crimes, The Guardian said.
Chris Hipkins to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand prime minister


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Former managers of Johnny Depp continue to make claims about actor
3 May 2017 Entertainment News
Los Angeles, CA, United States (4E) – Johnny Depp is embroiled in a legal battle with his former managers and they continued to claim that the actor had extravagant ways and he alone was responsible for his financial woes now.
The Mandel Group said in a cross-complaint filed this week that Depp has a sense of entitlement, which they described as clear and epic. They pointed out that this attitude of Depp resulted to his financial distress and that the management did not play any role as to why the actor went bankrupt. The document revealed that Depp's spending was beyond his earnings and even if he was having financial troubles, he continued his extravagant lifestyle resulting to him borrowing money from others.
The Mandel Group also shared, "Depp, and Depp alone, is fully responsible for any financial turmoil he finds himself in today. He has refused to live within his means, despite the best efforts of TMG and the repeated warnings about his financial condition from TMG and his other advisors. The arithmetic is straightforward: Depp spent more than he brought in, notwithstanding repeated warnings by TMG."
Depp said that he did not know about his financial troubles but The Mandel Group said that was absurd and untrue. Depp also questioned why The Mandel Group did not drop him if he was already out of control and the management said they do not drop a long-term client during their most difficult time.
In January, Depp sued his former financial managers for fraud. They since revealed that Depp overspent because he had to set aside $75 million to maintain 14 homes. He also spends $30,000 monthly just for wine.
Depp and his legal team are yet to comment in the latest statements of The Mandel Group.


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• Untitled ("She has gone to sleep while...") (Contraband - #1, 28 line)
• Untitled ("The Huffman Story") (unfinished, 71 pages.)
• 1408 (Blood And Smoke, 1999 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• 1922 (Full Dark, No Stars, 2010)
• The 43rd Dream (Unpublished)
• A Death (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• A Good Marriage (Full Dark, No Stars, 2010)
• A Hardcase Speaks (poem, Contraband #2, 1971)
• A Very Tight Place (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Accident (a play)
• After The Play (lost by King himself)
• Afterlife (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• All That You Love Will Be Carried Away (Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• An Evening At Gods (a one minute play made for the American Repertory Theater, 1990)
• Apt Pupil (Different Seasons, 1982)
• Autopsy Room 4 (Six Stories, 1997 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Ayana (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Bad Little Kid (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Ballad Of The Flexible Bullet, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985 & Secret Windows, 2000)
• Batman and Robin Have an Altercation (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Battleground (Night Shift, 1978)
• Beachworld (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Bear, The (The Dark Tower III, 1991)
• Before The Play (The lost opening chapter to The Shining) (Whispers Magazine, 1982 & TV Guide, 1997)
• Beggar And The Diamond, The (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Big Driver (Full Dark, No Stars, 2010)
• Big Wheels: A Tale Of The Laundry Game (Milkman #2) (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Bird And The Album, The (A Fantasy Reader, 1981, an excerpt from IT)
• Blind Willie (Six Stories 1997 & Hearts In Atlantis, 1999)
• Blue Air Compressor, The (Heavy Metal, 1981)
• Body, The (Different Seasons, 1982)
• Boogeyman, The (Night Shift, 1978)
• Bone Church, The – (poem, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Breathing Method, The (Different Seasons, 1982)
• Brooklyn August (poem) (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Cain Rose Up (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Cat From Hell, The (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Charlie (This is a six-page short story written when King was 12. It has never been published.)
• Chattery Teeth (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Children Of The Corn (Night Shift, 1978)
• Chip Coombs (Unfinished)
• Codename: Mousetrap (Unpublished)
• Comb Dump (Unfinshed)
• Cookie Jar (included in the paperback edition of The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Crate, The (text version) (Fantasy Annual III, 1981)
• Crate, The (comic version) (Creepshow, 1982)
• Crouch End (text version) (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Cursed Expedition, The (People, Places & Things, 1960)
• Dark Man, The (poem, Ubris, 1969)
• Dave's Rag (with "Jumper" & "Rush Call", Secret Windows, 2000)
• Death of Jack Hamilton, The (Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Dedication (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Demention Warp, The (People, Places & Things, 1960)
• Dino (poem, Salt Hill Journal, 1994)
• Do The Dead Sing? (Yankee, 1981, a.k.a. The Reach)
• Doctor's Case, The (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Dolan's Cadillac (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Donovan's Brain (poem, Moth, 1970)
• Dune, The (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• End Of The Whole Mess, The (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Evaluation, The (Unfinished)
• Everything's Eventual (Stephen King's F13, 2000 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Fair Extension (Full Dark, No Stars, 2010)
• Fifth Quarter, The (Cavalier, 1972 (as John Swithen) & Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Float, The (Screenplay for Creepshow, later renamed "The Raft")
• For Owen (poem) (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• For The Birds (Bred Any Good Rooks Lately, 1986)
• Furnace, The (The two first paragraphs in a story for others to finish. Weekly Reader Online. October 16, 2005)
• General, The (Screamplays, 1997)
• Gingerbread Girl, The (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Glass Floor, The (Weird Tales, 1990)
• Graduation Afternoon (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Gramma (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Graveyard Shift (Night Shift, 1978)
• Gray Matter (Night Shift, 1978)
• Gunslinger, The (The Dark Tower I, 1982)
• Gunslinger And The Dark Man, The (The Dark Tower I, 1982)
• Happy Stamps (written when King was young. It has never been published.)
• Harrison State Park `68 (poem, Ubris, 1968)
• Harvey's Dream (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Head Down (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Hearts In Atlantis (Hearts In Atlantis, 1999)
• Heavenly Shades Of Night Are Falling (Hearts In Atlantis, 1999)
• Here There Be Tygers (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Herman Wouk is Still Alive (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Heroes For Hope Starring The X-Men (comic book, 1985)
• Home Delivery (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Hotel At The End Of The Road (People, Plases & Things, 1960)
• House On Mapel Street, The (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• I Am The Doorway (Night Shift, 1978)
• I Hate Mondays (In this six-page short story both King and his son, Owen are characters.)
• I Know What You Need (Night Shift, 1978)
• I Was A Teenage Graverobber (Comic Review, a.k.a. In A Half World Of Terror, 1965)
• I'm Falling (People, Places & Things, 1960)
• In A Half World Of Terror (Stories Of Suspense, a.k.a. I Was A Teenage Graverobber, 1966)
• In The Deathroom (Blood And Smoke, 1999, Secret Windows, 2000 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• In The Key Chord Of Dawn (poem, Onan, 1971)
• In The Tall Grass (collaboration with Joe Hill, Esquire June/July and August issue, 2012)
• Insanity Game, The (Unpublished)
• It Grows On You (original version) (Whispers, 1982)
• It Grows On You (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• I've Got To Get Away! (People, Places & Things, 1960)
• Jaunt, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Jerusalem's Lot (Night Shift, 1978)
• Jhonathan & The Witches (First Words, 1993, King wrote this 1956)
• Jumper (Dave's Rag, 1959, a three-part story. Secret Windows, 2000)
• Keyholes (never finished, mid-1980s)
• Killer, The (Famous Monsters Of Filmland #202, 1994)
• King Family And The Wicked Witch, The (Illustrated by King's children, Flint Magazine, 1978)
• L.T's Theory Of Pets (Six Stories, 1997 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Land Of 1,000,000 Years Ago (1959)
• Langoliers, The (Four Past Midnight, 1990)
• Last Of Here, The (never finished, a.k.a. Time In A Glass That Ran)
• Last Rung On The Ladder, The (Night Shift, 1978)
• Laurie (www.StephenKing.com, 2018)
• Lawnmower Man, The (Night Shift, 1978)
• Lawnmower Man, The (Bizarre Adventure no. 29, 1981, comicbook)
• Ledge, The (Night Shift, 1978)
• Library Policeman, The (Four Past Midnight, 1990)
• Lisey and the Madman (McSweeney's Enchanted Chamber of Astonishing Stories, 2004)
• The Little Green God of Agony (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Little Sisters Of Eluria (Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Low Men In Yellow Coats (Hearts In Atlantis, 1999)
• Luckey Quarter (Six Stories, 1997 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Lunch At The Gotham Cafe' (Six Stories, 1997, Blood And Smoke, 1999 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Man In The Black Suit, The (Six Stories, 1997 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Man Who Loved Flowers, The (Night Shift, 1978)
• Man Who Would Not Shake Hands, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Man With A Belly (Gent, 1979)
• Mangler, The (Night Shift, 1978)
• Memory (King read from this at FSU in Florida, 2006. Later published in Tin House Summer Reading, 2006)
• Mist, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Mister Yummy (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Monkey, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Monster in the Closet, The (Ladies´ Home Journal, 1981, anexcerpt from Cujo)
• Mobius (a 3600 word complete Science Fiction story)
• Morality (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Morning Deliveries (Milkman #1) (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Movie Show (Unfinished)
• Moving Finger, The (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Mrs. Todd's Shortcut (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Muffe (Unfinished)
• Music Room, The (Sunlight or In Shadow: Stories Inspired by the Paintings of Edward Hopper, 2016)
• Mute (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• My Pretty Pony (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• N. (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Never Look Behind You (People, Places & Things, 1960, with Chris Chesley)
• New York Times at Special Bargain Rates, The (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Night Flier, The (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Night Of The Tiger, The (Chamber of Horrors, 1984)
• Night Surf (Night Shift, 1978)
• Nona (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Null Set, The (3,300 word long unpublished story)
• Obits (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Old Dude's Ticker, The (Necon 2000 Commemorative Volume. With Edgar Allan Poe, 2000)
• One For The Road (Night Shift, 1978)
• Oracle And The Mountains (The Dark Tower I, 1982)
• Other Side Of The Fog (The People, Places & Things, 1960)
• Paranoid: A Chant (poem) (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• People, Places & Things (Triad Publishing Company, Self Published with Chris Chesley, 1960)
• Pinfall (script by George A. Romero after a story by King, 1986)
• Pit and the Pendulum, The (V.I.B. Book, Self Published, 1961, a novelization of the film with the same name)
• Popsy (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Premium Harmony (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Quitters, Inc (Night Shift, 1978)
• Raft, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Rainy Seasons (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Reach, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Reaper's Image, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Reploids, The (Night Visions 5, 1988)
• Rest Stop (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Return of Timmy Baterman, The (Satyricon II Program Book, 1983, an excerpt from Pet Sematary)
• Revelations Of Becka Paulson, The (Skeleton's Crew (The Scream Press 1986) & I shudder at your touch, 1991)
• Revenge Of Lard Ass Hogan (Cavalier, 1975 & The Maine Review, 1975, an excerpt from The Body, Different Seasons)
• Riding the Bullet (As an eBook 2000 & Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Rita Hayworth And Shawshank Redemption (Different Seasons, 1982)
• Road Virus Heads North, The (Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• Rock and Roll Dead Zone, The (Hard Listening, 2013)
• Rush Call (Secret Windows, 2000)
• Secret Garden, Secret Window (Four Past Midnight, 1990)
• Silence (poem, Moth, 1970)
• Skybar (The Do-It-Yourself Bestseller - A Work Book, 1982)
• Slade (The Maine Campus from June to August, 1970)
• Slow Mutants (The Dark Tower I, 1982)
• Sneakers (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Sometimes They Come Back (Night Shift, 1978)
• Sorry, Right Number (script) (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Spear, The (King describes the story as "a modern-day revision" of Nikolai Gogol's story, "The Ring.")
• Squal D (written for The Last Dangerous Visions, written in the late 1970s)
• Stationary Bike (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Stranger, The (People, Places & Things, 1960)
• Strawberry Spring (Night Shift, 1978)
• Stud City (Ubris, 1969, revised version in The Body, Different Seasons)
• Suffer The Little Children (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Summer Thunder (Turn Down the Lights, 2013)
• Sun Dog, The (Four Past Midnight, 1990)
• Survivor Type (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Sword in the Darkness (Stephen King: Uncollected, Unpublished, 2006)
• Tale of Gray Dick, The (The Dark Tower V, 2003)
• Ten O'clock people, The (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• That Bus is Another World (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• That Feeling, You Can Only Say What It Is In French (Everything's Eventual, 2002)
• They Bite (a 116 page Screenplay in an Alien/Science Fiction style, 1976)
• Thing At The Bottom Of The Well, The (People, Places & Things, 1960)
• Things They Left Behind, The (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Thin Scenery (Ploughshares Summer 2017 Vol. 43, No. 2 edition)
• Throttle (collaboration with Joe Hill, He Is Legend, 2009)
• Time In A Glass Than Ran (a.k.a. Last Of Here, The)
• Tommy – (poem, The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Trucks (Night Shift, 1978)
• Umney's Last Case (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)
• Uncle Otto's Truck (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Under the Weather (The Bazaar of Bad Dreams, 2015)
• Way Station, The (The Dark Tower I, 1982)
• Wedding Gig, The (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• Weeds (text version) (Cavalier, 1976)
• Weeds (comic version) (Creepshow, 1982)
• Why We're In Vietnam (Hearts In Atlantis, 1999)
• Willa (Just After Sunset, 2008)
• Woman with Child (Contraband - #1, 17 line)
• Woman In The Room (Night Shift, 1978)
• Word Processor of the Gods (Skeleton Crew, 1985)
• You Know They Got a Hell Of A Band (Nightmares And Dreamscapes, 1993)


Issues 2016: Are Skilled Trades Doomed to Decline?
Global forces and technology trends are creating opportunities as well as challenges for American workers. There are an estimated one-half million more jobs available than workers with relevant skills in trades from construction and manufacturing to aviation, a gap forecast to rise to 2 million within a decade. Such jobs are accessible with a two-year degree or apprenticeship and pay well above average, often at salaries higher than associated with many college degrees.
Surveys reveal that a majority of manufacturers report a "skills gap" and expect it to get worse. The contention that the gap was either created by or will be filled by software and robots isn't supported by recent trends in automation. On the contrary, manufacturers report a rising need for "trade skills" because of increasing technological sophistication in every industry.
America's industrial economy and the associated demand for workers in the skilled trades continues to grow.
U.S. manufacturing output is 30% greater now than it was 15 years ago; output has returned to the peak level seen just before the Great Recession.
Growth is forecast in 22 out of 23 manufacturing sectors as well as in infrastructures for transportation, energy, and housing, where skilled trades are essential.
Six of the 10 fastest-growing industries require skilled trades—all these industries make products for which the global demand is rapidly growing.
A skills gap has created an unprecedented number of unfilled high-paying jobs in a sector otherwise experiencing job losses. The gap is expected to expand.
An estimated half-million more jobs are available than people trained to fill them, with 88% of manufacturers reporting trouble finding skilled workers.
Skilled trades vacancies have been the hardest to fill for six consecutive years. Some 60% of unfilled manufacturing jobs are due to a shortage of applicants with requisite skills.
A disproportionate share of skilled trade workers are approaching retirement: the share of workers over age 45 in skilled trades is about 25% higher than the labor-force average.
Recent trends don't support the idea that software and automation have eliminated demand for skilled jobs. Most manufacturers worry about an insufficient supply of skilled workers.
Manufacturing investment in software has been flat since 2008, and up only 30% since 2000—after nearly doubling from 1988 to 2000.
Overall industrial automation progress has been slow: the degree of automation in six of eight machine-centric industrial sectors ranges from 18% to 32%.
Manufacturers report that workforce training is the number one impediment to accelerating investment in automation, which is key to the virtuous circle of raising productivity to increase wealth and employment.


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Review for Final Fantasy XV
Thread: Review for Final Fantasy XV
ag_17_bahamut
Final Fantasy XV has a completely different gameplay from previous titles. For the first time in the series they use the mechanism of the open world. Since they use the open world mechanism, then I understand why this game was made to be an action RPG. The open-world mechanism was made for action games.
The story of this game is good and interesting, but the problem is if you want to understand the whole story then you have to first watch Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV and Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV.
This new battle system known as Active X Battle (AXB) is similar to the battle system used in Final Fantasy Type-0 and Kingdom Hearts. The player can only control Noctis, while the other characters are controlled by the AI. In battle, the player can use co-op moves that allows interaction with other characters. The magic system is not very good, while the summoning system is interesting. If Noctis gets KO'd then it's game over, but when Noctis falls to 0 HP then begins critical status and you have a limited time to heal. This battle system is good and interesting, but I was hoping that they will use and improve the ATB system from the previous Final Fantasy games. From Final Fantasy XII to Final Fantasy XV, they began to apply a battle system in which a player can only control one character, which is bad. The last Final Fantasy game where the player could control all the characters in the battle was Final Fantasy X. Unfortunately, after the Final Fantasy X series they stopped using the two best battle systems they made. The CTB system from Final Fantasy X and the ATB system from Final Fantasy X-2 were the best-improved versions of the traditional Turn-Based Battle system. They should use and improve one of these two battle systems or both in new Final Fantasy games. The thing I like in this game is the development of characters. The Ascension Grid is much better than the Sphere Grid from Final Fantasy X.
The idea of the open world is interesting, but they have broken the important rule of JRPGs. At the very beginning, the player can explore the whole world, can complete almost all sidequests and can train all the characters to the maximum level without progressing the story. For me, that's the worst thing in this game. JRPGs must have a semi-open world because in JRPGs the player was supposed to explore the world through the story: step by step the world should open to player to explore, to complete all sidequests and to train all the characters to the maximum level. That they have made this game as a semi-open world and that they put a CTB or ATB system, then this game would be perfect. But since they did not do so, then I gave a score 8 out of 10.
Conclusion: They have give more effort that this game have a excellent graphics and the mechanism of the open world, but they also should give the same effort to make excellent gameplay. In the end I can say that the game is good but they could do it even better. It's a good JRPG and I enjoyed playing.
Last edited by ag_17_bahamut; 12th Oct 2017 at 11:32.
Update (contains spoilers):
Based on what I read from other reviews I can say that most do not fully understand the story. I agree that the story is short in the game, but with a story from Kingsglave: Final Fantasy XV and Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV you get extensions of the story. That's why I wrote: "If you want to understand the whole story then you have to first watch Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV and Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV" before you start playing Final Fantasy XV. The story of Final Fantasy XV is like a Greek tragedy: the heroes die in the end; but it is not a complete tragedy because in a post-credits scene there is still a happy ending, Noctis and Lunafreya reunite in the afterlife. The main themes in the story are the relationship between father and son, the relationship between lovers (Noctis and Lunafreya), the relationship between friends and sacrifice for the better future of Eos. All these elements were well presented, but they could do it even better if they made a little more extensive story in the game itself. Maybe Square Enix makes the Final Fantasy XV-2. They may have planned from the beginning and intend to explain the whole story of Final Fantasy XV in sequel as they did with Final Fantasy XIII series.
12th Oct 2017, 12:52 #3
I have to correct myself: "Final Fantasy XV is not the first Final Fantasy game that uses the mechanics of open world." This summer I played Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII for the first time. In these games I noticed that they started to apply (test) the mechanism of the open world. These games give a certain freedom to the player, but this freedom is still limited with story progression. In Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, freedom is further limited by time management. After I played the entire Final Fantasy XIII series, then I realize why Final Fantasy XV is heading in the new direction --> open world and action RPG. They first tested everything in Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII, and then the results were used for Final Fantasy XV, so it makes sense that in the beginning Final Fantasy XV was called Final Fantasy Versus XIII.
From Final Fantasy I to Final Fantasy XII, the games had a semi-open world and a battle system based on the traditional Turn-Based Battle system. Final Fantasy XIII has a closed world, while Final Fantasy XIII-2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII have a combination of semi-open world and open world, while the battle system is still based on the traditional Turn-Based Battle system. And finally, Final Fantasy XV has an open world and a new battle system --> Active X Battle (AXB) system what makes this game an action RPG. Is this a new direction of Final Fantasy games? Will new Final Fantasy game also have an open world or maybe a semi-open world, will be a action RPG or Turn-Based RPG? I really hope Square Enix will do what they did with Dragon Quest XI: make a new Final Fantasy with a semi-open world and Turn-Based Battle system. The Dragon Quest is still going the same way as the predecessor, while Final Fantasy is heading in new direction. I noticed that in the Dragon Quest XI they improved the battle system by adding the swapping system which allows the player to replace the characters in active party with a characters outside the active party, this reminds me of the battle system from Final Fantasy X. This new Dragon Quest is much better than the Final Fantasy XV, and many like it because it still looks like a traditional JRPG. As soon as I saw what it looked like I immediately liked it and I can hardly wait for Dragon Quest XI to come to the EU.
I really hope Square Enix will return Final Fantasy in the direction that the predecessors went --> return it to its roots.
16th Jan 2018, 15:05 #4
Now that all DLCs are release [Episode Gladiolus (Cp. 7), Episode Prompto (Cp. 12), Episode Ignis (Ch. 9) and Comrades (after Cp. 13)], I can say that they somehow fill the gap in the main story. The story of DLCs are also interesting and helps to better understand the main story, and if rumors are true that Square Enix will release the Episode Ardyn on Spring, then that's great. If they make an extra story about the main antagonist, Ardyn Izunia, then that can only contribute to the main story, because the story of the game is always more interesting as it has more details. That Final Fantasy XV was released from the beginning as a full game then maybe the story had a better critique. I also saw that some people demand that Square Enix change the end of the story, and they did it: they put an alternative end of the story. The first end of the story is very interesting because it is like a Greek tragedy (the heroes die in the end), and there is nothing wrong with it. The alternative end is OK, but I prefer the first end because it's more tragic and dramatic.
Another thing I wanted to comment on was the swapping system in battle. I personally prefer a turn-based battle system, so for this reason I did not really like the new battle system in Final Fantasy XV. I can not say that Active X Battle (AXB) system is bad, but somehow it would be better if Final Fantasy had a turn-based battle system. The biggest reason why I did not like AXB system because I was limited to just use Noctis in battle. Now that they have added a swapping system to battle, then I can say that the AXB system is much more interesting. There is no longer any limitation in battle, now you can switch between Noctis, Gladiolus, Ignis, and Prompto in battle. That they have put in such a battle system from the beginning, then Final Fantasy XV would be much more interesting.
So in the end I can conclude that with DLCs and updates they have slightly improved the gameplay of Final Fantasy XV.
But I still think they could do a lot better and that Square Enix should return a turn-based battle system in future Final Fantasy game.
Last edited by ag_17_bahamut; 23rd Jan 2018 at 17:25.
alexpaul86
Thank you so much for the review. I have been thinking about downloading the game. It seems that the game has got lots of fans recently because of the incredibility of the gameplay and story.
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Q: JavaScript: Read 8 bytes to 64 bit integer I have a buffer object which contains eight bytes. These eight bytes should now be interpreted as 64 bit integer.
Currently I use following algorithm:
var int = buff[0];

for (var i = 1; i < buff.length; i++) {
    int += (buff[i] * Math.pow(2, 8 * i));
}

console.log(int);

this works but I believe there are better ways (maybe using Uint64Array).
Unfortunately I cannot find how a Uint16Array could help me here for.
Regards
Update:
// puts two 32bit integers to one 64bit integer
var bufInt = (buf.readUInt32BE(0) << 8) + buf.readUInt32BE(4);

A: Javascript does not support 64 bit integers, because the native number type is a 64-bit double, giving only 53 bits of integer range.
You can create arrays of 32-bit numbers (i.e. Uint32Array) but if there were a 64-bit version of those there'd be no way to copy values from it into standalone variables.

A: Since the latest Node.js v12.0.0, you can now use buf.readBigUInt64LE :))

A: You can use node-int64 for 64-bit integer support:
var Int64 = require('node-int64');
var int64 = new Int64(buff);

A: As javascript dont support 64bit integer readily,here is one solution that worked for me.Here i am converting 8 Byte unix timestamp.
inputString = "0000016b40d8ea30"
var buf = Buffer.from(inputString, 'hex');
timestamp = (parseInt(buf.toString("hex"),16).toString());
console.log(timestamp); //1560161086000

A: For a pity, correct answer is that Javascript not supports 64 bit integers (till now).
So, trying to get exact 64bit integer stored into your 8 bytes into single JS number-type variable will fail. Anyway.
Some decisions:

*

*Exact bits from 0 to 52:

If you do not need upper 11 bits of 64bit and it's enought for you to deal with exact 53-bit integers, you can use this way:
// puts up to 53 bits by 32bit integers to one "64bit" integer
var bufInt = (buf.readUInt32BE(0) & 0x001FFFFF) * 4294967296 + buf.readUInt32BE(4);

(edited question)

*"64bit" int with possible loose of low 11 bit correct states:

Otherwise, if you need "common big value" of 64bit and you don't interest about exact values of till 11 low bits (rightmost 2-3 digits of huge 64bit value), you can use this way:
// puts 64 bit value by 32bit integers to one "64bit" integer
// with possible loose of lower 11 bits correctness
var bufInt = buf.readUInt32BE(0) * 4294967296 + buf.readUInt32BE(4);

For those who interest int64 (64 bit integers support) in Javascript, BEWARE!
Look:
var x1 = 1 << 30;
var x2 = 1 << 31;
var x3 = 1 << 32;
var x4 = 1 << 33;
var a = 1240611072103715194;
var b = 1240611072103715193;
var c = 1240611072103700000;
alert(''
    + 'x1=' + x1 + ' (should =1073741824)\n'
    + 'x2=' + x2 + ' (should =2147483648)\n'
    + 'x3=' + x3 + ' (should =4294967296)\n'
    + 'x4=' + x4 + ' (should =8589934592)\n'
    + 'a=' + a + ' (should =1240611072103715194)\n'
    + 'a-b=' + (a-b) + ' (should =1)\n'
    + 'a-c=' + (a-c) + ' (should =15194)\n'
);

RESULT:

x1=1073741824 (should =1073741824)
x2=-2147483648 (should =2147483648)
x3=1 (should =4294967296)
x4=2 (should =8589934592)
a=1240611072103715000 (should =1240611072103715194)
a-b=0 (should =1)
a-c=15104 (should =15194)

A: There are some modules around to provide 64bit integer support:

*

*node-bigint

*bignum (based on OpenSSL)
Maybe your problem can be solved using one of those libraries.


Primarily, the way to enlarge your influence is to make connections with more people. I have been resistant to extending myself. I feel I will dilute my power. You may disagree with my arguments about spreading myself too thin. Generally, I have discovered a recipe that works for restoring my energy and unblocking my life force.
When we arrive at the gateway seeking answers to our purpose on Earth, we are met by our guide who pinpoints different paths to our eventual destination. And in so doing, we choose a path for the gaps in our energy field to be pushed or pulled for any damaged energy to get back into place.
You know that feeling you get when you're being hugged by a loved one? Here you are completely cloaked by a large circular mass of your guide's powerful energy. As the soul and guide come together, the soul feels as if though they both are encased in a bubble. Having experienced this, it feels like pure ecstasy.
Energy is applied to certain points at the edges of the soul's etheric body from any direction of the guide's choosing. We might be taken by the hand or held by the tops of our shoulders from a side position. Healing begins from a specific point in the form of accentuation followed by deep penetration.
You can shake with the right hand while delivering a message with the left hand.
When you arrive at the gateway with energy that is in a deteriorated state, some of our guides engage in emergency healing. This is both physical and mental healing. Some people have journeyed thousands of lifetime before arriving at a certain point in their current life. Rest is needed before the soul moves any further. Essentially, it is an imprint of a human form we have not shed yet, like the skin of a reptile. Rough edges and broken intervals are fixed to make you whole again.
4, 5, 6, 7 to be continued following next trip to Black Sea coast.
Until then, let no one steal your energy. No one!
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Will dismantling of DMVS increase truck wrecks in GA?
The General Assembly could pass legislation this week to dismantle the state Department of Motor Vehicle Safety, though it's not clear why. See article.
"Representatives of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration indicated that, historically, there is a transition period after this type of change of 1 to 4 years where accident rates and fatalities will increase," says a memo from the state Office of Planning and Budget dated February 2004.
Critics of the proposal to dismantle DMVS contend the state will lose millions of dollars in efficiency-promoting federal funding that came with the consolidation of functions under DMVS. About $1.8 million that the state receives annually will lapse at least temporarily, said Tom Marlowe, Georgia division director of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Fatalities involving commercial vehicles dropped from 214 in 1994 to 164 in 2004, even though there were more trucks on the highway laragely due to to the fact that there are more inspections and there is more emphasis on truck safety. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are said to consider the DMVS "excellently managed" and on the way to being "a national leader" because of its success in cutting the rate of truck accidents.


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/*
 * TlosSW_V1.0_Model
 * com.likya.tlossw.model.client.resource : DiskInfoTypeClient.java
 * @author Merve Ozbey
 * Tarih : 29.Sub.2012 09:55:35
 */

package com.likya.tlossw.model.client.resource;

import java.io.Serializable;

public class DiskInfoTypeClient implements Serializable {

	private static final long serialVersionUID = -7874500528279124060L;

	private String diskUnit;

	private String usedDisk;
	private String freeDisk;
	private String freePercentage;

	public String getDiskUnit() {
		return diskUnit;
	}
	public void setDiskUnit(String diskUnit) {
		this.diskUnit = diskUnit;
	}
	public String getUsedDisk() {
		return usedDisk;
	}
	public void setUsedDisk(String usedDisk) {
		this.usedDisk = usedDisk;
	}
	public String getFreeDisk() {
		return freeDisk;
	}
	public void setFreeDisk(String freeDisk) {
		this.freeDisk = freeDisk;
	}
	public void setFreePercentage(String freePercentage) {
		this.freePercentage = freePercentage;
	}
	public String getFreePercentage() {
		return freePercentage;
	}

}

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