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The Witcher 3: New Details to Blow Your Mind
CD Projekt's Marcin Iwinski answers all our questions about this year's much-anticipated RPG.
By Avinash Bali
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 1:29 am
Ask anyone what games they're looking forward to the most in 2014, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will probably be on that list. Developer CD Projekt RED's latest open-world action RPG was extremely well received at E3 2013, winning over 55 awards, and has since then been referred to as a true next-gen experience to look forward to.
We caught up with Marcin Iwinski, co-founder of the CD Projekt group, to talk about its ambitious project, dealing with worldwide accolades, game mechanics, and lots more.
Can newcomers dive straight into The Witcher 3 or will they be lost in the game?
People do not need to play The Witcher 1 or 2 before they jump into Wild Hunt; it's perfectly fine. The game has a great introduction that will make them feel right at home, and we're working really hard to communicate this fact.
Each game has had its own story, but if you've played through both the games, or have even read Andrzej Sapkowski's books, you'll be privy to a lot of stuff others may not get. That being said, the story is still very capable of standing on its own.
Good to know. On PC, will my older save games grant me some sort of bonus content or will my previous choices affect the game world in any way?
Have you played The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
I cannot confirm this yet, but we're definitely looking at it on the PC side. We don't want to disappoint our PC fan base as we know mechanics like this are very important to them.
Any plans of releasing a graphic novel to bridge the gap between games for newcomers?
We've already announced a deal with Dark Horse comics in the US, and we'll be releasing a bunch of comics in a few months, so keep an eye out for that. Besides the comic books, we'll also be releasing a Witcher-themed board game that's designed by us and developed by Fantasy Flight Games. There's also a digital version of the board game planned for iOS and Android.
Wild Hunt is supposed to be 30 times the size of the older Witcher games. Is it extremely challenging to make such a vast game world and populate it with content that is capable of retaining gamers' interest for hours on end?
(Laughs). Well, it is a challenge to develop games, let alone large open-world games like The Wild Hunt. In terms of the development itself, we have a team working on the game as well as on the engine powering the game. We have a bigger quest team and design team, and they spend a lot of time populating the world with significant content, that by the way is all tailor-made.
In The Witcher 3 you won't have generic Fed Ex-like quests where you have to go here, fetch something, and then deliver it to someone else. Of course, you will have orders or side-quests to kill beasts, but we're trying to put a unique spin on every single quest. We want to make the story meaningful, but at the same time, if you wish you explore the game world at your own pace, it will be possible to do so. We want the game to feel natural, and we want players to be able to discuss their unique adventures with their friends.
How long will one playthrough of the game last, with and without side quests?
We're looking at roughly 50 hours for the main storyline depending on your gameplay style and the difficulty level. If you do most or all of the side quests, you're looking at anything between 100 to 120 hours of gameplay.
There were a lot of erratic difficulty spikes in The Witcher 2. Will The Witcher 3 have an easier learning curve?
(Snickers) We call this the Eastern European immersion curve, where we throw players straight into the deep end. On a more serious note, while I was going through some of the reviews, I read that certain Western journalists died multiple times in the prologue itself, and that wasn't a good thing. We don't have the ambition to be a Demon's Souls. We're definitely working on the immersion curve, balancing the game to make sure people get well-introduced to the game world and its mechanics without any controller-breaking scenarios. If you don't want this game to be hard, it won't be. However, if you want a challenge, you can knock yourself out with the hardcore mode. With The Witcher 3, you should have the experience you want. Obviously, our core audience is the RPG gamer, but we're looking to expand that demographic with gamers who just want to follow the main story, and have a satisfying hack-and-slash experience.
So like any other medieval action game then?
I don't want to use the term 'action game', because The Witcher 3 is still very heavy on the RPG elements, but we would like to give our players the feeling that there is more to this game than creating alchemy potions or sorting through your inventory.
Fair enough. Speaking of action, could you maybe touch upon the game's new combat system?
It's really tough to describe the combat system, as it is something you have to play and experience for yourself to fully understand. We're definitely looking at a more fluid combat system with Wild Hunt, where attacking an enemy feels more natural and smooth, unlike older games where you had to lock onto enemies constantly.
What we saw in Batman: Arkham Asylum is a very cool system, and I don't want to draw any comparisons, but that's definitely part of the motivation for us. I can make gamers a promise that combat in The Witcher 3 is already fun and that we're constantly balancing it till we hit that sweet spot.
Will you still retain some of the game's older mechanics, like different swords for different enemies, oils that can boost your skills, potions that can give you an edge in combat, and so on?
Yes, of course. The Witcher 3 is a Witcher game after all, and Geralt is a professional monster slayer. There is one steel sword for human opponents and one silver sword for all his supernatural foes. And this will definitely stay in the game along with other mechanics like crafting and alchemy.
But like I said earlier, you can play through the game without crafting new weapons or creating new potions as well. You may just have a tougher time with some of the enemies.
Geralt is a professional monster hunter, but there wasn't a lot of monster hunting in The Witcher 2. This time around, will we get to track and hunt monsters in an unscripted way? Will there be side quests that tie into this mechanic?
It's funny, because in The Witcher 2, Geralt got so involved in the world of politics and wars that we kind of forgot he was a monster hunter. Witchers are like outcasts born out of a hellish initiation from which very few survive. Those who survive are given different mutagens that grant them superhuman abilities, so they're very fast, agile, and resilient. They're also very skilled swordsmen who have magical powers.
You'll see we have a whole system of tracking monsters using special Witcher senses. You will also be able to refer to our in-depth Bestiary that will be populated as you find out more about a monster through the story or side-quests. You can then use that information to pinpoint their weaknesses, and fight them more effectively. So yes, the monster hunting bit will be an important part of the game, and will make for some really cool side-quests.
In many RPGs today, you can become a demigod after grinding around for a few hours. In Skyrim, for example, I was killing dragons with one arrow after the 50-hour mark. How can you ensure that the game will constantly challenge the player?
I don't think this was an issue in our previous games, so I don't see why it should be an issue in Wild Hunt. We've made sure the game feels balanced at all times. We love Skyrim and we're huge fans, but this is a different game. Skyrim was an out-and-out open-world game, while ours is a story-driven game that unfolds in an open-world scenario. The priorities of both games are very different.
You will be able to explore the game world of the The Witcher 3, but in a lot of ways, we'll be subtly reminding you about the plot. Do all the side-quests you want, but don't forget there is a story waiting for you - that I personally feel is the most rewarding part of the game.
So I could finish the story and then go back to tackle the side-quests?
At this moment, the answer is "almost." Currently you have absolute freedom to do what you want up until the last few hours of the game. If we decide to allow players to return to the game after the ending, I imagine that, based on your choices in the game, some quests could be locked because of your previous actions. So, let's say you kill an entire village off, you won't be able to access side quests from there. It's not a particular example from the game, but you catch my drift right?
Sure. So player choices still play an important role in The Witcher universe?
All the time, and I think this differentiates us from other games out there. We don't tell you what matters and what doesn't, as your actions in the game speak far louder than words. I mean, there are 36 different endings in Wild Hunt.
What? For real?
Yes. We have an internal debate if it's 36 or more, but I can tell you that there are many, MANY different endings. You will definitely want to play this game more than once.
Any online component planned for the future, or is Wild Hunt a single-player experience only?
It's a single-player experience all the way, but we are looking to release the REDkit sometime after the game launches for the modding community. This way, people can create their own adventures, and this will inevitably add a lot of fun and replayability to the game.
How was development on next-gen consoles for you? How much of your vision did you have to sacrifice to gain stable frame rates on the PS4 and Xbox one?
It is extremely manageable. There is a lot of power in these machines, and I don't want to say we're using them to their capacity, but we're fairly close to doing so. We made a decision to go next-gen roughly two and a half years ago, so we've spent a lot of time with these machines, and it's been a great experience across all three platforms. On the old platforms, namely the Xbox 360 and PS3, we probably would have had to sacrifice nearly half of our vision.
Any plans to lease out the REDengine?
Yes, we are looking at that aspect. If people want to make an RPG, there's lot of tech out there already like the Unreal engine or Crytek's engine, but there is definitely a place for the REDengine on the market. We would love to see more upcoming RPGs using our engine.
The tech is super solid and it works very well on all three platforms, but having said that, we still have to release a game and that is our highest priority. The REDkit that we plan on launching soon after the game releases is also a good place to start and experiment with.
As a PC gamer, what kind of configuration should I be running if I wish to max the game out?
(Laughs) We'll be releasing that information soon, but you can already start saving up for an upgrade.
Do you have a release date for Wild Hunt?
Not yet, but we'll be announcing it soon.
But it will be this year itself right?
Yes, in 2014.
So what's next after this game? Can you tell us anything about Cyberpunk 2077?
People have been asking me if Cyberpunk 2077 will have multiplayer or if it will be a straight-up shooter, and I tell them to relax, because it will be a true RPG game.
We are known for storytelling, and big game worlds, and so we're taking all what we've learnt from previous three Witcher games, as well as the open-world aspect, and applying it to Cyberpunk 2077. So yes, it is an all-out RPG game, but we're looking at having a lot of new gameplay elements that I cannot talk about yet. One thing I can say for sure is that it is definitely NOT a multiplayer shooter.
Most European RPGs do not enjoy the success and accolades that you guys have received. Does this put a lot of pressure on you now, or does this keep the team grounded?
I don't think it does, but then again, I'm not a developer. Accolades are very important, because the recognition makes things easier for us. At E3 2013, we got 55 awards, and for The Witcher 2, the biggest number of awards we got was maybe five, so we've come a long way. This kind of recognition also builds confidence within the team, because they now know people like what they're working on. This gives them renewed confidence, which in turn helps them to make a better product. Now we are financially independent, self-funded, and self-published across the world, but we didn't start from this position.
So will you continue to remain independent and self-publish future games?
Absolutely! We may be a stock-listed company, but all four owners - myself included - have no plans to change the way we work.
Digitally, do you plan on sticking to your usual platforms (Steam and GOG) for Wild Hunt, or are you also looking at other services like Uplay and Origin?
We will sell our game where it makes sense digitally, as we have no prejudices against any platform or any company. The game will be available on GOG (Good Old Games), Steam, and retail across the world, and this time around, we are looking at 14 localized versions.
Since you guys have started from scratch, do you have any advice for game developers who may face similar issues, the key one being lack of funding?
Unless you want to develop a huge RPG - which is not the best starting point since you can go bankrupt - start small. Just think of an idea, find the technological means, and then try and make a prototype. It can have just half an hour to an hour of gameplay. Show your creation to your friends. If they like it, contact the media/press, and see what they have to say about it. If it's good, they will tell you it's cool. If it's not, they'll give you a reality check, and then you can go back to the drawing board.
Take Papers, Please for example. The game doesn't have stellar graphics, but the whole world is talking about it because it has character. I think the main problem with a lot of people is that they chase VC (venture capitalist) funding or publishers, but I think that's a backward approach. Make a solid product first, and then go out into the market. It starts from hard work and proving that you're worth it. The rewards will come later.
This article was originally published on IGN India. Thanks to Avinash for sharing it with us.
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Sudjelovalo je 14 klubova, a prvak je bio "Zadar".

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 klub iz Bosne i Hercegovine: Troglav Livno
 Zadar je igrao kvalifikacije za ulazak u Drugu saveznu ligu - Zapad s pobjednicima ostalih hrvatskih zona.

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 Druga savezna liga 1967./68.
 Riječko-pulska zona 1967./68.
 Slavonska zona 1967./68.
 Zagrebačka zona 1967./68.
 Prvenstvo Splitskog nogometnog podsaveza 1967./68.
 Prvenstvo Šibenskog nogometnog podsaveza 1967./68.

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 Jurica Gizdić: HNK Sloga : 90 godina nogometa u Mravincima : 1925. – 2015., Mravince, 2015., , str. 45-47
 Jurica Gizdić: NK Omladinac : 100 godina baluna u Vranjicu, Vranjic, 2014.,
 Jurica Gizdić: NK Orkan : 90 godina nogometa u Dugom Ratu, Dugi Rat, 2008., , str. 77-80
 Jurica Gizdić: HNK Trogir : 95 godina nogometa u Trogiru, Trogir, 2007., , str. 89-91
 Jurica Gizdić, Anđelo Raffanelli: Vječni Zmaj pod Biokovom, Makarska, 2007., , str. 77-78
 Jurica Gizdić: Počelo je prije osam desetljeća, Kaštel Gomilica, 2004., , str. 67-69

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Home » Sport » Diego Armando Maradona dies of heart attack aged 60
Diego Armando Maradona dies of heart attack aged 60
The Argentine champion Diego Armando Maradona died at 60 years of cardiac arrest. He had just had surgery for a subdural hematoma.
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Mourning in the world of football: Diego Armando Maradona died at the age of 60. According to Clarin and CNN, the Argentine champion died in his home due to a cardiac arrest. In early November, he had had surgery on his brain due to a subdural hematoma; surgery that the doctors who had treated him had defined as "a success, everything went as planned"
Diego Armando Maradona dies aged 60
The news was leaked by the Clarin newspaper. The Argentine media speak of a "cardio-respiratory arrest" that killed him while he was in his home in Buenos Aires, in the suburb of San Andreas, "where he had settled after the operation to the head". His daughter Giannina was with him.
Diego Armando Maradona had turned 60 less than a month ago, last October 30. Just on his birthday he had suffered an illness and was later admitted to a clinic in La Plata, where he underwent a delicate operation to remove a clot in the brain. The surgery, performed on 3 November, was successfully completed.After his resignation, Maradona was transferred to a house in the residential area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, to complete rehabilitation.
Who was the "pibe de oro
The death of Maradona leaves a gap not only among fans of Naples and Argentina, but in all football fans. Born on October 30, 1960 in Lanus, Argentina, Diego Armando Maradona began his long football career in the ranks of Argentinos Junior. His move to Napoli in 1984 allowed him to enter the Olympus of football and to be counted among the strongest players ever.
Unforgettable, among his many successes with the jersey of his national team, the two goals that gave Argentina the victory against Mexico at the 1986 World Cup. Only three minutes separate the second net from the first, the one marked by the hand of Dios.
Not only lights, but also many shadows in the life of the champion who in recent years has struggled against addictions – from alcohol to drugs – and health problems.
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Crime index ratio per 100,000 population for Malaysia in 2017 improved to 309.7 as against 2016 (355.2). In 2017, six states recorded crime index above national level namely W.P. Kuala Lumpur (716.9), Selangor (408.6), Negeri Sembilan (356.6), Melaka (339.2), Pulau Pinang (318.3) and Kedah (315.3). Meanwhile, Sabah recorded the lowest crime index for 2017 (157.7).
Both violent and property crimes declined in 2017 as compared to 2016. Violent crimes dropped 4.3 per cent to 21,366 cases while property crimes decreased 13.6 per cent to 77,802 cases.
For the past three years, the number of drug addicts has decreased in four states namely Perak, Melaka, Sarawak and Perlis. On the contrary, four states registered an increasing trend of the number of drug addicts during the same period namely Kelantan (3,700), Terengganu (2,044), Sabah (1,047) and W.P. Labuan (92).
In 2017, the number of investigation papers opened by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) recorded a decline of 12.4 per cent to 863 cases. The number of investigation papers for False claims declined by 45.0 per cent to 202 cases from 2016 (367 cases). During the same period, number of arrests made by the MACC declined 6.4 per cent while misuse position posted an increase of 92.9 per cent.
The number of summons issued for black smoke emission by the Department of Environment, Malaysia in 2017 dropped 23.7 per cent to 326 summonses from 427 summonses in 2016. The highest summons issued was for lorry (268) followed by light truck (38) and bus (12). Meanwhile, only eight summonses were issued for black smoke emission for car/ van during the same period.
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In January Amazon added voice controls to its Android app, and this week it finally did the same for iPhone owners.
Now if you have the app installed it can handle the same commands you might give to an Echo device. For instance, you can ask your iPhone for a flash briefing or to turn on the lights in your living room.
Unlike built-in smart assistants, using Alexa on your iPhone requires you to have the app open, you can't just yell at your phone like you can an Echo. Instead, you have to press a button (that one in the middle) within the app to wake the smart assistant up before asking her for what you want.
For random trivia questions it probably still makes sense to use Siri rather than Alexa for answers. However, if you have Alexa hooked up to your smart home, then this could give you another way to control things in places where you might not have an Echo.


Is It Difficult to Believe When It's Cold?
Is It Difficult to Believe When It's Cold?
Over the Christmas holidays my wife and I were able to spend some time in Florida with two of our kids and their families. While we live in Colorado, which is one of the greatest places to live in the country, there are times during the winter snows that it is nice to have family in Florida.
There is something about laying on the beach in the sun that is conducive to talking, planning, and considering new opportunities for the next year. However, returning from 80 degree weather back to where life was in the 20's, can temper that optimism. But why? I honestly believe that there is an element of trust involved.
When we are in the middle of spring or summer, when the trees are budding, the flowers are in bloom, and we see signs of new life everywhere, contemplating possibilities is easy. But when the grass is brown, the trees are barren, and life seems to be hibernating, we may find ourselves struggling to believe that fresh life and opportunities are really on the horizon. And yet, be assured that they are.
While it may be the winter season right now, and more importantly, if you feel as though you are in a dark and cold season in life, know that there is new life on the way. Spring is around the corner if you will have faith and trust that it is coming. And similarly, we serve a God who says, as the prophet Jeremiah quoted, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Have faith and trust, not the season, but the One who made the season.


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Next Article in Emerging Tech
And Now for Something Completely Different: Nanostuff Lets Computers Remake Themselves
October 18, 2011 12:13 PM PT
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new nanomaterial that can reconfigure itself by directing the flow of current.
This could lead to computers that can reconfigure their internal circuitry as needed.
The hybrid material, created by a team led by Bartos Grzybowski, professor of chemical and biological engineering and chemistry at NWU, combines different aspects of silicon- and polymer-based electronics to create nanoparticle-based electronics.
It can handle streams of electrons flowing in multiple, or even opposing, directions at the same time.
Long Way to Go
However, a self-reconfiguring computer isn't in the works any time soon.
"This is a very, very long way from commercialization," JoAnne Feeney, vice president and senior semiconductor analyst at Longbow Research, told TechNewsWorld.
"It took the industry 10 to 15 years to sort out FinFet transistors, and that was just a relatively minor change in transistor structure," Feeney elaborated. "This is far more ambitious."
FinFet transistors are a type of double-gate transistors.
The NWU team published their findings in Nature.com.
Team members did not respond to requests for comment by press time.
The Making of the Material
The researchers used toluene to dissolve gold and tetrabutylammonium borohydride, known as "TBAB," in separate vials.
TBAB is a selective reducing agent.
Loosely speaking, they combined the two, stirred the result overnight to form gold nanoparticles, and added another gold salt solution to this, stirring vigorously.
Then, a solution consisting of hydrazine monohydrate dissolved in toluene was added, and the result stirred overnight.
More chemicals were added and other procedures carried out. The process is described here.
What's New, Pussycat?
The NWU team was making a switchable nanomaterial — a material that can change its properties and functions in response to external stimuli.
Such materials have potential applications in electronics, sensing and catalysis, the researchers said.
Previously, researchers used molecular switches to develop switchable nanomaterials, but the NWU team showed that electrical conductance through films of gold nanoparticles coated with a monolayer of charged ligands can be used instead.
Ligands are ions or molecules that bind to a central metal atom to form a coordination complex.
The hybrid material made by the research team consists of electrically conductive particles coated with a positively charged chemical and surrounded by negatively charged atoms.
When an electrical charge is applied to the material, the negative atoms can be moved and reconfigured, but the positive particles, which are larger, won't move.
Pushing and pulling the negative atoms erases old paths and crates new ones. Using multiple types of nanoparticles can create more complex electrical components such as diodes and transistors.
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Q: SQLite composite key (2 foreign keys) Link table I've read the rather cool styled BNF grammar for the SQLite create table statement
found here: http://www.sqlite.org/lang_createtable.html
I was wondering how I'd go about creating a link table between these
I have one table, lets say, houses, and another electrical_items.
I want to create a link table to have the house_id and the item_id as a composite key, but I'm not sure how I'd go about doing it, it doesn't appear to allow a primary key to be a foreign key ?
N.B I want a third field pap_tested which stores the date the electrical item in the house was pap_tested so this linking table via composite primary key seems the best approach.

A: Either of these should work for your association table:
create table house_items (
    house_id integer not null,
    item_id  integer not null,
    foreign key (house_id) references houses(id),
    foreign key (item_id) references electrical_items(id),
    primary key (house_id, item_id)
)

create table house_items (
    house_id integer not null references houses(id),
    item_id  integer not null references electrical_items(id),
    primary key (house_id, item_id)
)

You'll probably want separate (single column) indexes on house_items.house_id and house_items.item_id as well.

A: Just to complement the first answer, it's a good practice to add a name to constraints, like the code below:
create table house_items (
    house_id integer not null,
    item_id  integer not null,
    constraint house_items_pk primary key (house_id, item_id),
    constraint house_items_house_fk foreign key (house_id) references houses(id),
    constraint house_items_items_fk foreign key (item_id) references electrical_items(id));

A: There is no prohibition about a PRIMARY KEY not also being a FOREIGN KEY for those designs that require this kind of relation.  Your problem isn't one of those, however, since the natural PRIMARY KEY in the linking table is a composite of the two columns, each a FOREIGN KEY back to one of the other tables.

A: I create a table with two foreign keys and options of on update cascade and on delete cascade.
CREATE TABLE category_subcategory
(
 category_subcategory_id INTEGER PRIMARY KEY,
 category_id             INTEGER NOT NULL,
 subcategory_id          INTEGER NOT NULL,
 FOREIGN KEY(category_id) REFERENCES categories(id) ON DELETE CASCADE ON
 UPDATE CASCADE,
 FOREIGN KEY(subcategory_id) REFERENCES subcategories(subcategory_id) ON
 DELETE CASCADE ON UPDATE CASCADE
 );

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Q: If I have a useState which has a value of 4, how can I use the below function to create the returned HTML 4 times using the value? (React) I am trying to create a quiz app which at the end of each round creates a table which contains the players score as well as the score of a set number of random players. Lets say the number of random players has been pre selected and is 4. How do I use the value of 4 from the useState to render the below HTML 4 times? I couldn't get for loop to work, maybe someone else can or has another idea?
    function Players () {

      return <>

        {teamName}

        {score}

</>
    }

A: You can create an array of desired length using Array.from and fill it with the Players component and then render the array.
function App() {
  const [count, setCount] = useState(4);

  return (

      {Array.from({ length: count }, () => (
        <Players />
      ))}

  );
}

A: you can use Array constructor to do this.
Code:
const [number, setNumber] = useState(4);

{
   [...Array(number)].map((_, index) => (

 Whatever needs to be repeatedly

       )
    )
 }


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'The Only Dream That We've Had Is to Own a House'
Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East makes accessible housing a reality for Portland families.
Presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon What's This? By Ben McBee 11/10/2020 at 1:58pm
The Aldabea family in Northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood
Image: Courtesy Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
When Syrian refugees Samer and Fatema Aldabea emigrated to the U.S. more than four years ago, they found sanctuary, knowing the devastation of their country's ongoing civil war was behind them. With their four children, the couple settled in Portland and found a three-bedroom apartment to rent, and although their arrival marked the end of a long and arduous journey, many challenges still remained for the family.
Samer lives with a condition that requires the use of a wheelchair, yet he and his wife cannot afford living accommodations suitable for his accessibility requirements. In their apartment, all of the rooms and doorways are very small, and they often sleep with their belongings crowded around them. Poor ventilation increases humidity and grows mold, so they are forced to open the windows, even when it's cold outside, exacerbating Samer's allergies and asthma.
The day we were accepted by Habitat is the day we consider with the utmost happiness.
Now that they've partnered with Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East, the Aldabea family will be able to breathe easier, in a space that meets their needs. "The day we were accepted by Habitat is the day we consider with the utmost happiness," Samer says. "We cannot express enough how grateful we are. Practically the only dream that we've had is to own a house. We know that by owning a house we are guaranteed a stable place."
Since 1981, Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East has built and repaired over 450 homes for families in the Portland Metro area, with plans to greatly expand their construction efforts in 2021. Habitat's work is funded largely through the support of local community partners, including Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon.
A Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East work crew
Image: Courtesy Habitat for Humanity Portland/Metro East
Regence understands the deeper impact that safe, stable, and affordable housing has on an individual's health and well-being. Earlier this summer, the local health insurer announced a multiyear investment toward Habitat for Humanity's mission to build safe, affordable homes for Oregonians impacted by health and socioeconomic disparities. Of this contribution, half will go toward the completion of 42 homes in North Portland, providing housing for 200 Oregonians. The remaining amount will support Habitat's 10-home community in the Cully neighborhood, where Samer and Fatema's family will reside.
Regence is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity to improve overall individual, neighborhood, and community health.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the gaps and disparities that exist within our health and social care system," said Peggy Maguire, Regence's senior vice president of corporate social responsibility and palliative care solutions. "Guided by the core beliefs that health disparities are not inevitable and that access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a key social determinant of health, Regence is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity to improve overall individual, neighborhood, and community health."
When the Aldabeas first fled Syria, they lived for years in neighboring Jordan; on the outskirts of society, they endured constant fear of retaliation from the locals, never venturing anywhere after dark. With Habitat's help, they can finally lay down roots and create a prosperous future for their children among a diverse, welcoming community in Northeast Portland. Their youngest daughter will be free to learn and play with all of her toys. They can pick out furniture and comfortably host guests. Samer will enjoy unrestricted movement in his ADA-accessible house, and he can pursue his love of gardening. But more than anything, it means peace of mind.
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Kirk takes a sabbatical from his sabbatical to join us for this week's Kotaku Splitscreen, where we're talking about Uncharted 4, Doom, and much more.
Some food for thought: Uncharted 4 is incredible-looking, obviously, but does the story live up to expectations? Isn't it remarkable that Doom is so excellent after such a torturous development process? And how has 2016 had so many good games already when we're not even halfway done?
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Germany's Frederic Wandres won the first dressage Short Grand Prix
WELLINGTON, Fla.-Frederic Wandres, the only German in the class, won the FEI World Cup Short Grand Prix on Jan.13 as the Global Dressage Festival opened the winter season in Wellington, Florida.
Frederic Wandres on Bluetooth OLD (Photo by Susan Stickle)The 12-strong class featured five combinations who scored over 70 percent, but it was Wandres on the 12-year-old Bluetooth OLD, by Bordeaux, who was untouchable and recorded a personal best of 74.158 percent
The class was a qualifier for the FEI World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle, which takes place under the lights on Friday night during the first of the "Friday Night Stars" series.
Female Americans filled the four spots behind Wandres, with Anna Buffini riding her own FRH Davinia La Douce into second, closely followed by Ashley Holzer on Havanna 145.
Wandres's winning ride, Bluetooth, has been with him for a year, having been previously ridden by German Olympic team gold medalist in eventing, Ingrid Klimke.
Owners Elena Knyaginicheva and Sergey Knyaginichev bought the powerful and elegant Oldenburg gelding at the PSI Auction for €1million as a 3-year-old.
This is the horse's first trip to Florida.
"LAST SEASON I figured out that all the horses who came here and did the season took a lot of experience home with them, which was a big plus for all of them," said Wandres. "I'm looking forward to the same with Bluetooth.
"He has a super elastic trot and the piaffe and passage have developed really well," said Wandres. "But he's a young horse and he's developed a lot in the important exercises like piaffe and passage since his last show, so I'm happy about that. I am also really happy to be in Wellington; we have spectators back which I really enjoy, and it's good for the sport."
"The plan is to do one or two more shows with Bluetooth," he said. "Bluetooth is for sale, so maybe we'll find a match for him here, but if not, I'd be very happy to keep him as a second horse to my top horse Duke Of Britain."
Jennifer Williams rode Millione, te oldest horse in the field by a lot, scored out a new personal best of 72.956 percent at 19 years old to win the Grand Prix CDI4*.
"He was the most relaxed I've ever felt him in the ring today," said Williams of her long-time partner. "I am thrilled with the score; all of 2021 he had pretty much all mistake-free tests, but I didn't quite capture the harmony and relaxation I was looking for, and today that's what we captured. I'm so grateful for what 'Mickey' has done for me; he's a heart horse, and I always want him to feel the pride I have in him."
Williams is not ruling out a start at the World Championships in Denmark in August but is taking things as they come due to the horse's age.
"This is definitely his last international season," said Williams, who will contest the CDI4* freestyle during the day on Friday. "It's important to me that he ends his career on a high note feeling wonderful in his body and his mind, so I don't want to go past that. But he's still happy having a good time in his work, and he's not a horse that's going to enjoy being left behind."
Seven-time Olympian Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén, who is no stranger to Wellington, won the day's final Grand Prix class, the CDI4*, which was a qualifier for the Grand Prix Special with a personal best of71.457 percent on Devanto.
"Last year when we came here I had only just got him, and it was maybe a little bit too early," said Vilhelmson-Silfvén, who also recorded her first international win with the horse. "Now it all feels so much better and he's trusting me, so I have much more fun competing now. It's not only about the results, but about the feeling that he was confident and that he understands me. This was the first time with a little atmosphere that he felt that we were together in the ring."
"I like his energy but it's a matter of making sure he uses it to be with me on the same side," she said. "When he does that, it's a great feeling. He's super sensitive and quite hot and before we knew each other I didn't have such a good cooperation as we do now. It feels good to both be speaking the same language.


Apparently Obama has decided to give up on US Embassies in foreign countries that are ruled by the Islamic hordes. ..aka "Obama's people." Sudan has rejected Obama's and his administration's begging to allow the US Marines into that country to protect the US Embassy there. Therefore, instead of demanding it, Obama has told the staff there to get out if they can and essentially said "You're own you own" while he continues to party with Beyoncé, Jay-Z and other celebs.
It has also come out in the last couple of days that there was little-to-no security protecting the US Embassy in Libya and consisted of virtually if not literally locking the doors! This information did NOT come from the "protect-Obama-at-all-costs-and don't-report-the-truth-even-if-it-destroys-the-USA" American media. Instead it came from the liberal UK Telegraph. From the article "US consulate attack in Libya: security lapses disclosed" the Telegraph opens with: "The comparative lack of security at the US consulate in Benghazi was disclosed as officials admitted that it was only an "interim facility" with no bullet proof glass, reinforced doors or marine guard." This is criminal! US Marines had to be flown in from Tripoli and by the time they arrived…well, we know what had happened by then. The US Ambassador and three members of his staff had been tortured and then murdered.
All of this is due to the Obama "policy of American weakness"…a policy that has directly led to--as if planned because no president of the USA could really be that stupid…right?--the current burning, pillaging and assassinations of US Embassy personnel in an exponentially growing number of countries. These US Embassies have not been well protected by Barack Hussein Obama and, even now, he is still trying to ignore the problem. That is why an increasing hue and cry is rising up amongst even Democrats that something doesn't pass the smell test with Obama's lack of handling any of these catastrophes in any rational manner. Even leftist columnist and FNC Commentator Kirsten Powers said this morning on Fox News that the film had nothing to do with the conflagration in the Middle East.
Is Obama allowing this to happen and continue, so that people will turn their attention to these crises (which he will blame on Bush when he can no longer sell the blame as the fault of the scapegoat film) instead of his policies which are--intentionally--destroying our country? Logically, it would appear to be so.
Again, the obscure anti-Muhammad film had nothing--whatsoever--to do with anything. In fact, conflicting reports say the film (that few to none have seen) had been out for 2 months to over a year. These riots were and are not spontaneous. They were and are still being planned. The initial Libyan attack was reported as a 2-part militant assault--an assault that included well-armed (with RPGs) and trained assault personnel. No. It was not about any film. It was and is, however, about the Obama syndicate's lack of any viable foreign policies and Obama's handling of this huge explosive crisis…a crisis that he does not seem to want to stop anytime soon. In the meantime, folks, Dictator Obama seems to be washing his hands of the entire problem…or leaving it to his flunkies to sort out for him. After all, a Dictator, King or Emperor shouldn't have to be bothered with those petty peasants below him. That would be beneath his dignity. And, it has announced today on FNC that Iran will have full nuke capability within the next few months. With Obama at the helm…we are doomed.
If we are to survive at all, Obama has now let us know that we will have to place someone other than "his nibs" into the office of the Presidency of the United States. I suggest that we agree with him and do it.
It is time for us ALL to stop believing the Obama lies.


Hyperoptic has fingered Brighton as the next UK city that'll benefit from an injection of ultrafast gigabit fibre broadband.
The London-based ISP reveals it picked Brighton for its next drive of expansion after being 'inundated' with requests for its wares from would-be residential customers, businesses and property developers.
Hyperoptic exclusively offers FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)-based services, which can deliver top download and upload speeds of 1Gbps. As well as this, there's an entry level 20Mbps down and 1Mbps up package and a symmetrical 100Mbps service for customers who want a reliable connection but perhaps don't quite need to have a gigabit service.
Related: Hyperoptic's no contract and 12 month broadband contracts explainedResidents of the iconic Sussex Heights development are the first in Brighton to feel the benefits of Hyperoptic's ultrafast services.
It's currently unclear where Hyperoptic will go next in Brighton, but the company says it's installing hardware in 'a number' of other developments and expects that 'thousands' of Brightonians will be Hyperoptic customers by the end of the year.
Hyperoptic typically, but not exclusively, installs its services in large apartment blocks like Sussex Heights, where it's able to serve several customers at once with a single fibre to the building connection.
More recently, the company has signed deals with local authorities in south London and Salford, which sees social housing tenants able to get a basic service for free. As of yet, there's no indication that a similar deal is on the cards with Brighton and Hove City Council.
Philip Cooper, Director – South East, Hyperoptic, comments: "Brighton is renowned for being home to one of the most vibrant digital scenes in the UK. For digital communities to thrive it is imperative that they have the infrastructure that will help, rather than hinder, their development.
Brighton is the thirteenth city to join the 'hyper' ranks, which includes London, Cardiff, Bristol, Reading, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Birmingham, Glasgow, Newcastle and Nottingham.


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What Is an Example of a Neutral Mutation?
An animal with a band of discolored fur around its torso is an example of a neutral mutation, because the discoloration has no effect on the animal's ability to survive or reproduce. This type of mutation occurs in both plants and animals.
Changes in normal coloration are often neutral mutations. Heterochromia iridum, a condition in which the eyes are different colors, is a neutral mutation that occurs in several animal species. A similar neutral mutation in humans is red hair.
The most important characteristic of a neutral mutation is that it does not alter the survival of the organism but simply alters its appearance or structure in some way. Neutral mutations are the most frequently observed type of genetic mutation. However, because they have neither a positive or negative effect on the survival of the species, they tend to disappear over time.
Another way to explain neutral mutations is that they are not spread through natural selection. Natural selection is the principle in genetics that says a mutation spreads throughout a species because it benefits the species' survival. The principle also holds that detrimental mutations soon disappear, since the affected organisms in the population are unable to survive or reproduce.
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InterContinental Hotels Group announced the launch Tuesday of a new hotel brand, Even, a U.S. flag that will debut in early 2013. The new brand focuses on health and wellness "at a mainstream price," according to IHG. The hotel company expects to sign contracts for 100 Even hotels within the next five years. The brand will stress four wellness priorities: exercise, food, work and rest. Guest rooms will be designed for in-room workouts, with amenities such as a coat rack that doubles as a pull-up bar, and hotels will offer personalized services with advice on fitness options and more. Menus will feature natural, fresh and energizing meals. Guest rooms also will have amenities such as hypoallergenic linens, natural lighting and antibacterial wipes. IHG plans to own and manage the first several Even hotels in key U.S. markets, and will announce the first location in the second quarter of this year. More information is available at EVENHotels.com.


These are some of the recent wallpapers I have used. Inspirational wallpapers is something I find very important and helpful in creative processes. It also makes me smile from just opening the laptop because of the brilliant work some people manage to create. Which one is your favorite?
Rik Oostenbroek sin minna meg litt om Salvador Dalí og hans maleteknikkar, noko med det flytande i biletet, syntest òg Hassan Loukal sin var kul.


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this little head popped up!
But we decided to stay put and wait.
Then all of a sudden there were two!
another road and join their mother.
Treats indeed. And all I've seen today are ants!
so cute at that age!
Isn't is incredible to encounter 'wild things' on your walk. No bears in our neighborhood yet this summer - but I'm sure they are up in the woods. I did see the most beautiful cardinal on a fence this morning and cherished his bright red against all the green.
Bears on a walk. Magical. We don't have bears in Scotland. They look so sweet together but what are they like when they are adults?
oh, lucky lucky you! what a gift!
Wow - how amazing is that!!! We're hoping to see some wildlife on our trip in the fall, but in the meantime I was lucky enough to finally get to see the resident fox that lives just behind our building. Of course I didn't have the camera handy!
I have seen a number of bears this year, but no youngsters. I did just have triplet fawns a couple minutes ago, so cute.


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The Battle of Polytopia is a turn based strategic adventure. It's a game about ruling the world, fighting evil AI tribes, discovering new lands and mastering new technologies.
Beat your friends in online battles and compete on the global high score list.
Auto generated maps make each game a new experience, with unlimited replay value.
Pick and choose among different tribes. Wander in the dark cold forests of Barduria, explore the steamy Kickoo jungles or claim the lush field of the Imperius empire.
I just can't get over how perfect this game is. It is a wonderfuly unexpected gem. The only thing that I could critique is the price(it's too low).
It's mixture of simplicity and strategy are that of straight up brilliance.
It's a great city building game that's free of the shackles of "freemium," and every strategy fan owes it to themselves to give it a shot at some point.
The battle of Polytopia is the first game from the indie game studio Midjiwan, based in Stockholm, Sweden.
Being a huge fan of games like Civilisation and Master of Orion I was pleasantly surprised to come across Battle of Polytopia. Free to play with the first set of tribes, players can purchase additional tribes, each with their own specialty. Playing against more tribes also expands the map. Games are fast, from fifteen minutes when playing against a few tribes to longer than an hour when playing against all tribes. The tech tree is limited but well balanced, allowing for a wide variety of units and upgrades for your square depending on the square type, such as mountains and fields. Settlers do not exist, instead, land is conquered by taking over villages that are randomly scattered over the map. The fun starts once other tribes are discovered and the battle begins. There is no option for diplomacy however this game does not aim to be a competitor of advanced civ-like games but likes to keep things simple and quick. Instead diplomacy is based on how you score against other tribes and whether you are aggressive or defensive (note: on Crazy all tribes pretty much fight you regardless). All in all 5 stars, the only wait now is for the online multiplayer option.


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World Cup Player Ratings: Canada go out with dignity against Morocco
By Kaylyn Kyle
Canada ended their participation in the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Thursday with a 2-1 loss against Morocco for their final game in Group F.
John Hardman's men came into the tournament having already inspired a nation after turning heads in Concacaf qualifying. Unfortunately, I think, the game against Belgium caused them to come out feeling like a defeated side against a very good Croatian team.
Still, they should be extremely proud of what they did in the World Cup. Canada have so much to look forward to in 2026 when they co-host the tournament with a potential golden generation squad on the field. And, by the sounds of it, John Herdman isn't going anywhere.
Here is how I felt each Canada player performed.
Milan Borjan
Goalkeeper · Canada
Borjan was very poor today. In the first goal, he did the last thing you want to see in a keeper when he hesitated, and instead of clearing the ball, passed it right to Hakim Ziyech, who punished him. On the second goal, he was beaten at his near post, although it was a fine strike, and finished the match with zero saves.
Alistair Johnston
Defender · Canada
Johnston played with intensity today and was the better of the three center backs. The CF Montréal defender made a great block in the 32nd minute, which might have ended in a goal for Morocco. You saw flashes in this tournament of why Celtic are ready to make a move for him.
Steven Vitória
It was not a solid performance for Vitória. His backpass on the first goal was a bit too slow, and he was beaten for pace on the second goal soon after.
Kamal Miller
Like Vitória, it wasn't Kamal Miller's best day at the office. He was also beaten for pace on that second Moroccan goal by Youssef En-Nesyri. Miller recovered to have a solid second half.
Samuel Adekugbe
Adekugbe was energetic throughout and showed his quality on the lone Canadian goal. It was a brilliant touch to get by his defender, followed by excellent service that ended with Morocco deflecting the ball into their own net.
Tajon Buchanan
Midfielder · Canada
The Club Brugge attacker was lively and energetic on the ball but lacked the poise that he showed throughout the tournament. He is never one to shy away from a duel, but the cohesive Moroccan team proved to be too much for him to make a big impact on the day.
Midfielder · Toronto FC
While Kaye was active in his World Cup debut, he had some sloppy moments throughout the match and was a little too careless in possession. Had a hard time dictating play in midfield with his partner.
Jonathan Osorio
The Canadian midfield was completely overrun by Morocco in the first half. That started in the middle of the pitch with Osorio. While statistically he completed most of his passes, he and Kaye looked a few steps off the pace of the game.
The Bayern Munich star, as usual, was not short of ideas and creativity, but they didn't lead to positive results. He was trying a bit too much on his own and didn't get enough help from his teammates.
David Junior Hoilett
Forward · Canada
Although a frustrating tackle in the 7th minute from behind got him booked, he was Canada's best player throughout the match. Hoilett consistently tried to take the game to Morocco and was solid in his duels and in possession.
Cyle Larin
Larin worked hard for his team throughout the 90 minutes on both sides of the ball and did the best he could with his hold-up play. He had a few nice defensive clearances but ended the match with no shots on target due to the lack of service on the day.
John Herdman
Herdman had a hard job today after the disappointing loss against Croatia. It is very difficult to motivate a team to play for pride when they are mathematically eliminated, especially against a Moroccan team aiming to top the group.
He understandably had to rotate the squad with some fresh faces, but Canada's slow start proved to be the defeating factor in the end. This group can keep their heads held high – while the results didn't show, they earned the respect of the world in their first one-and-a-half matches, and have a ton of young talent to build around for the years to come.
Ismaël Koné
Koné was lively off the bench and one I would have liked to see from the start in this match. He was always looking for a forward pass and wasted no time on the ball as Canada were chasing the game.
Atiba was so close to scoring today with his header bouncing down off the crossbar and nearly crossing the line for an equalizer. He showed great composure and leadership off the bench and put in an excellent shift, given the circumstances, in his final cap for his country.
Jonathan David
Jonathan David had a hard time getting involved or finding his rhythm after coming off the bench. Look for the young striker to continue to find his feet and make a much bigger impact for Canada in 2026.
Richie Laryea
Richie Laryea showed his normal tenacity and aggression off the bench. However, he was unable to make an impact on the match.
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Northern Ireland's Nations League campaign got off to a frustrating start as they lost 2-1 to Bosnia-Herzegovina at Windsor Park despite dominating the match. Michael O'Neill's side continued to struggle in front of goal as they failed to make 67% possession count until Will Grigg's stoppage-time strike, having been hit twice by a Bosnia side who rarely got out of their own half.
Haris Duljevic opened the scoring in the 37th minute, slipping the ball home from close range with only Bosnia's second attempt on goal, and Elvis Saric capitalised on a mix-up between Craig Cathcart and Bailey Peacock-Farrell to all but seal it in the 64th minute.
It was a disappointing end to a game which might have been different had the Czech referee Pavel Kralovec awarded a penalty in the opening minute when George Saville tumbled under a challenge from Ervin Zukanovic.
But it was nevertheless a positive start from the hosts, who kept Bosnia camped in their own half for most of the opening 25 minutes. Niall McGinn fashioned himself a fine chance as he cut in from the right but shot straight at Ibrahim Sehic before Conor McLaughlin's low cross eluded the outstretched boot of Saville by inches.
The Leeds goalkeeper Peacock-Farrell could hardly have wished for a quieter opening to his first competitive start, with the 21-year-old's first involvement of note coming when he blocked Edin Dzeko's close-range effort in the 32nd minute. It was the first serious foray forward from the visitors but a warning that Northern Ireland did not heed.
The manager seemed to have found the right words as Northern Ireland started the second half firmly on the front foot. Stuart Dallas had a glorious chance in the 48th minute but could not make a proper connection as McGinn's cross found him in front of goal. When Oliver Norwood sent in a free-kick from the left, Kyle Lafferty met it at the far post to force a save out of Sehic, with Saville's effort on the follow-up blocked.
But it was the same story again as Northern Ireland's endeavours came to nought and they were hit with another sucker-punch as Bosnia scored out of nothing. It should have been a routine header back from Cathcart but he and Peacock-Farrell were not on the same wavelength, allowing Saric to nip in and score.
O'Neill responded by sending on the strikers Grigg and Liam Boyce in place of Lafferty and McLaughlin, but for all Northern Ireland's endeavours Bosnia looked the more likely to score on the break, with Duljevic hitting the outside of a post with a curling effort as he cut in from the left.
Northern Ireland kept trying, though. The ball bounced kindly for Saville in the 84th minute but his shot was blocked while a poor clearance from the goalkeeper set up Boyce, but his low drive was saved.
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Fridrich Michal Falcko-Zweibrückenský (27. února 1724, Ribeauvillé – 15. srpna 1767, Schwetzingen) byl členem dynastie Wittelsbachů. Narodil se jako syn Kristiána III. Falcko-Zweibrückenského a jeho manželky Karolíny Nasavsko-Saarbrückenské. Byl otcem prvního bavorského krále Maxmiliána I. Josefa

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Fridrich Michal byl falckým polním maršálem, guvernérem Mannhaimu a v roce 1758 se stal polním maršálem Svaté říše římské a vrchním velitelem říšské armády v Sedmileté válce proti pruskému králi Fridrichovi Velikému. Po bitvě u Rossbachu se mu podařilo znovu vybudovat císařskou armádu, za což obdržel velkokříž vojenského řádu Marie Terezie. Na podzim roku 1758 napadl Sasko, zmocnil se pevnosti Sonnenstein a obklíčil Lipsko. Následujícího roku si podmanil Lipsko, Torgau, Wittenberg a Drážďany. Jistil maršála Dauna v bitvě u Maxenu a zvítězil v bitvě u Strehlenu. V roce 1761 rezignoval na své místo a předal císařská vojska polnímu maršálovi Johannovi von Serbelloni. Po Hubertusburském míru Fridrich Michal obdržel generální velení v Čechách a později se stal prezidentem tajné vojenské konference.

Manželství a potomci
6. února 1746 se jednadvacetiletý Fridrich oženil s Marií Františkou Falcko-Sulzbašskou, dcerou Josefa Karla Sulzbašského a Alžběty Augusty Falcko-Neuburské. Manželé spolu měli pět dětí:

 Karel II. August Zweibrückensko-Birkenfeldský (29. října 1746 – 1. dubna 1795), zweibrückenský falckrabě, ⚭ 1774 Marie Amálie Saská (26. září 1757 – 20. dubna 1831)
 Klemens August Josef Fridrich (18. září 1749 – 19. června 1750)
 Amálie Zweibrückensko-Birkenfeldská (10. května 1752 – 15. listopadu 1828), ⚭ 1769 Fridrich August I. (23. prosince 1750 – 5. května 1827), saský vévoda a kurfiřt, varšavský vévoda, saský král od roku 1806 až do své smrti
 Maria Anna Falcko-Zweibrückenská (18. července 1753 – 4. února 1824), ⚭ 1780 Vilém Bavorský (10. listopadu 1752 – 8. ledna 1837), bavorský vévoda, falcko-birkenfeldsko-gelnhausenský falckrabě, vévoda z Bergu
 Maxmilián I. Josef Bavorský (27. května 1756 – 13. října 1825), falckrabě zweibrückenský, bavorský kurfiřt, bavorský král od roku 1806 až do své smrti,
 ⚭ 1785 Augusta Vilemína Marie Hesensko-Darmstadtská (14. dubna 1765 – 30. března 1796)
 ⚭ 1797 Karolína Frederika Vilemína Bádenská (13. července 1776 – 13. listopadu 1841)

Se svou milenkou Louise Cheveau měl také nemanželského syna:

 Karel Fridrich (1767–1834), baron Schönfeld, hrabě z Ottingu a Fünfstettenu. Jeho dcera Luisa se provdala za Augusta Ludwiga von Senarclens-Grancy.

Fridrich Michal zemřel 15. srpna 1767 ve Schwetzingenu ve věku 43 let.

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Wittelsbachové
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Polní maršálové
Němečtí generálové
Rytíři rakouského Řádu zlatého rouna
Nositelé Vojenského řádu Marie Terezie
Osobnosti slezských válek
Narození v roce 1724
Narození 27. února
Narození v Ribeauvillé
Úmrtí v roce 1767
Úmrtí 15. srpna
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Frightfest 2014: 'The Forgotten' Review
Stars: Clem Tibber, Shaun Dingwall, Elarica Gallacher, Lyndsey Marshal, Isaura Barbé-Brown, James Capel, James Doherty, Carys Lewis | Written by Oliver Frampton, James Hall | Directed by Oliver Frampton
There has been, over the past few years, a growing trend in British horror for setting movies in abandoned housing estates and tower blocks. Joining the growing ranks is this years Frightfest film, The Forgotten, which sees a father and son forced to squat in an empty London council estate scheduled for demolition, seemingly abandoned by the mother. A dark, creepy and foreboding place, the flat is no place for a family; even less so after 14 year old Tommy starts to hear strange noises coming from the boarded-up flat next door…
Shot on a London council estate scheduled for demolition, that was once used for location shoots on UK police drama The Bill, The Forgotten is, like all good horror films, not just about the physical, and in this case, psychological aspects of fear. It's also a fascinating character study, dealing with the breakdown of the family unit, loss/grief, societies underclass and, of course, how you can never truly escape your past.
In a stunning directorial debut, Oliver Frampton crafts a movie that, even with its supernatural element, never truly feels like a contrived "movie". There is something eminently true to life about his directorial style and the sublime choice to shoot predominantly handheld, with some truly superb cinematography by Eben Bolter (who also DP'd on last years Frightfest favourite The Borderlands and Paul Davis' short The Body) only enhances the reality of this movie.
But it's not just the technical aspects of the film that shine. The cast do too. In particular the two central roles of Tommy and Carmen, Clem Tibber and Elarica Gallacher respectively, that are so natural and god's honest down-to-earth performances that it's hard to believe that most of the characterisation was scripted. The two have a real chemistry which really helps drive the story, even during it more unbelievable aspects. Special mention must also go to Shaun Dingwall, a familiar face on British television, who here, as Tommy's dad Mark, is given the opportunity to run the gamut of emotion from loving father, to victim, to… to say would spoil the films reveal. His performance, even during the films quieter scenes, was – for me – one of a man teetering on the edge of loosing his family and his dignity and doing his damndest to hang on to both. And the scenes where cracks begin to show in "facade", show an actor on top of his game – it's hard not to believe Dingwall connected on some level to his character and the situation.
Of course The Forgotten is still a horror film and as such it does fall prey to the odd cliche here and there, however it's the supernatural aspect of the film which turns out to be its weakest link. Well, that and the incredibly clunky final line! It's in the films last act that it all starts to fall apart somewhat – what started out as eerie noises from next door turns into a full-blown hysterical haunting that almost, almost… turns into a Poltergeist-esque parody; and the "twist", the films big explanation, is somewhat of an anti-climax given the fantastic story that has proceeded it. Then there's the aforementioned final line. A line that was not apparently in the original script but was shot and eventually used in the finished edit, a line that, given its literal use, I think, makes the films point on societies "forgotten" underclass somewhat moot.
Still, The Forgotten is a fantastic British horror movie that, even with its flaws, should be seen by all and marks director Oliver Frampton and writer James Hall as ones to watch.
**** 4/5
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Oath: September 11, 1930
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Brother Patrick Clerkin, who had been the oldest Maryknoller since the death on March 1, 1976 of Father John F. Swift, died at midday today, October 5, at Phelps Memorial Hospital in North Tarrytown.
Patrick Clerkin was born in Ireland on July 20, 1886 and attended National Schools there until age 13. Migrating to the United States, he was a World War I veteran and was nationalized as a U.S. citizen in 1918. He joined Maryknoll in July 1923, and took his Perpetual Oath as a Maryknoll Brother, with the religious name "Brother Patrick", on September 11, 1930. He served in the Japanese Mission in Los Angeles in 1924, at the Seattle Procure from 1924-30, again in Los Angeles from 1930-32, attended the Eucharistic Congress in Ireland and visited Lourdes in mid-1932, at the Center from 1932 – 1945, at the Bedford Novitiate from 1945- 1964, at Hingham from 1964 – 1972, and a resident of St. Teresa's from 1972 until the time of his death.
During close to 50 years of service to Maryknoll, Brother Patrick worked as a maintenance man, in plumbing and heating systems of the houses where he served. James Anthony Walsh complimented him on his "generous and intelligent service" in 1929; and in reports this past decade he was referred to as "faithfulness itself" and as a "fine, prayerful, saintly old person." In the recent years of retirement, he waited patiently to go home to God.
A Vigil Service was held for Brother Patrick at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 6, at the Maryknoll Seminary Chapel. Mass of the Resurrection was concelebrated at 11:45 a.m. on Friday, October 7, at the Seminary Chapel, with Brother Gregory Grant as the homilist. Burial followed in the Maryknoll Cemetery.
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Dudua es un género de mariposas de la familia Tortricidae.

Especies
 Dudua adocima Diakonoff, 1981
 Dudua anaprobola  Bradley, 1953
 Dudua anisoptera  Clarke, 1976
 Dudua aprobola  Meyrick, 1886
 Dudua brachytoma  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua carpophora  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua charadraea  Meyrick, 1909
 Dudua chlorohygra  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua crossotoma  Meyrick, 1931
 Dudua cyclographa  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua eumenica  Meyrick, 1929
 Dudua hemigrapta  Meyrick, 1931
 Dudua hemitypa  Diakonoff, 1983
 Dudua hesperialis  Walker, 1864
 Dudua kusaiensis  Clarke, 1976
 Dudua lamproterma  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua metacyma  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua metallota  Lower, 1901
 Dudua microsema  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua perornata  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua perusta  Diakonoff, 1983
 Dudua phyllanthana  Meyrick, 1881
 Dudua piratodes  Meyrick, 1930
 Dudua pottsi  Clarke, 1976
 Dudua proba  Diakonoff, 1973
 Dudua proxima  Clarke, 1976
 Dudua ptarmicopa  Meyrick, 1936
 Dudua scaeaspis  Meyrick, 1937
 Dudua syndeltias  Meyrick, 1938
 Dudua tectigera  Meyrick, 1910
 Dudua tetanota  Meyrick, 1909
 Dudua ultima  Diakonoff, 1973

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