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University News 2/18/2019
Announcements for area colleges, universities and students
University News 2/18/2019 Announcements for area colleges, universities and students Check out this story on reporternews.com: https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/2019/02/17/university-news-2-18-2019/2840312002/
Nathaniel Ellsworth, Abilene Reporter-News Published 5:00 p.m. CT Feb. 17, 2019
Christopher L. Higgins (Photo: Contributed photo)
Tarleton professor named to Organization of Biological Field Stations committee
Christopher L. Higgins, professor of biological sciences at Tarleton State University, was recently named to the communications committee for the Organization of Biological Field Stations, a multinational association of more than 250 field stations.
Higgins, who joined Tarleton's Department of Biological Sciences in 2005, is the director of the university's Timberlake Biological Field Station and teaches courses in ecology, ichthyology, tropical ecology, research design and analysis and measuring biological diversity. He holds a bachelor's degree in biology from Angelo State University as well as a master's degree in biology and a doctorate in ecology from Texas Tech University.
Miami University graduate
Jessi Spitler, of Blackwell, has graduated from Miami University with a master of arts degree in biology.
Champlain College president's list
The following area residents have been named to the Champlain College president's list for the 2018 fall semester:
Ballinger: Jessica Kimmel-Freeman
Winters: Brandon L'Abbe
Oklahoma City University honor rolls
The following area residents have been named to the Oklahoma City University president's honor roll or dean's honor roll for the 2018 fall semester:
President's honor roll
Abilene: Kathryn Yates
Dean's honor roll
Abilene: Alix Phelan
Snyder: Ethan Gowin
West Virginia Wesleyan College dean's list
Patrick Withers, of Abilene, has been named to the West Virginia Wesleyan College dean's list for the 2018 fall semester.
University of Iowa dean's list
Genevieve Blazauskas, of Clyde, has been named to the University of Iowa dean's list for the 2018 fall semester.
George Fox University dean's list
The following area residents have been named to the George Fox University dean's list for the 2018 fall semester:
Abilene: Kaley Martin and Emily Tippens
Austin College dean's list
The following area residents have been named to the Austin College dean's list for the 2018 fall semester:
Abilene: Jayna Patel
Stephenville: Sarah Smith
University of Dallas honor roll
The following area residents have been named to the University of Dallas dean's list or honor roll for the 2018 fall semester.
Brownwood: David Morales
Abilene: Patrick Vaughan
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#include "GafFeatures.h"

#include <audio/include/SimpleAudioEngine.h>

#include <iostream>

#ifdef WIN32
#include <windows.h>

double PCFreq = 0.0;
__int64 CounterStart = 0;

void StartCounter()
{
    LARGE_INTEGER li;
    if (!QueryPerformanceFrequency(&li))
        std::cout << "QueryPerformanceFrequency failed!\n";

    PCFreq = double(li.QuadPart) / 1000.0;

    QueryPerformanceCounter(&li);
    CounterStart = li.QuadPart;
}
double GetCounter()
{
    LARGE_INTEGER li;
    QueryPerformanceCounter(&li);
    return double(li.QuadPart - CounterStart) / PCFreq;
}
#else
static double startCounter = 0.0;
void StartCounter()
{
    struct timeval tv;
    gettimeofday(&tv,NULL);
    startCounter = double(tv.tv_sec * 1000 + tv.tv_usec / 1000);
}

double GetCounter()
{
    struct timeval tv;
    gettimeofday(&tv, NULL);

    return double(tv.tv_sec * 1000 + tv.tv_usec / 1000) - startCounter;
}
#endif

cocos2d::Point centerScreenPosition(GAFAsset* ast, const cocos2d::Size& screenSize)
{
    const GAFHeader& headInfo = ast->getHeader();

    return cocos2d::Point(-headInfo.frameSize.getMinX() + (screenSize.width - headInfo.frameSize.size.width) / 2,
                           headInfo.frameSize.getMinY() + (screenSize.height + headInfo.frameSize.size.height) / 2);
}

GafFeatures::GafFeatures()
    :
    m_asset(nullptr),
    m_objects(nullptr),
    m_currentSequence(0),
	m_loadingTimeLabel(nullptr)
{
    m_touchlistener = cocos2d::EventListenerTouchAllAtOnce::create();

    m_touchlistener->onTouchesBegan = CC_CALLBACK_2(cocos2d::Layer::onTouchesBegan, this);
    _eventDispatcher->addEventListenerWithSceneGraphPriority(m_touchlistener, this);
}
GafFeatures::~GafFeatures()
{
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_asset);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_objects);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_playButton);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_pauseButton);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_nextSequence);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_prevSequence);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_sequenceName);
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE(m_vramStat);

    _eventDispatcher->removeEventListener(m_touchlistener);
}

cocos2d::Scene* GafFeatures::scene()
{
    cocos2d::Scene *scene = cocos2d::Scene::create();
    GafFeatures *layer = GafFeatures::create();
    scene->addChild(layer);
    return scene;
}

void GafFeatures::black(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    glClearColor(0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 1.0f);
}

void GafFeatures::white(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    glClearColor(1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f, 1.0f);
}

void GafFeatures::gray(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    glClearColor(0.5f, 0.5f, 0.5f, 1.0f);
}

void GafFeatures::prevFrame(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    int f = frameNumber();
    if (-1 == f)
    {
        return;
    }
    if (f)
    {
        setFrameNumber(f - 1);
    }
}

void GafFeatures::nextFrame(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    int f = frameNumber();
    if (-1 == f)
    {
        return;
    }
    if (f != maxFrameNumber())
    {
        setFrameNumber(f + 1);
    }
}

void GafFeatures::setupMenuItems()
{
    cocos2d::Size wsize = cocos2d::Director::getInstance()->getWinSize();
    cocos2d::Vector<cocos2d::MenuItem*> items;

    using namespace std::placeholders;

    const float Y = 0.1f;

    items.pushBack(addButton("buttons/previous_animation_button@2x.png", "buttons/previous_animation_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.0f, Y),
                             [this](cocos2d::Ref* obj)
                             {
                                 GafFeatures::prev_anim(obj);
                                 m_playButton->setVisible(false);
                                 m_pauseButton->setVisible(true);
                             }));

    items.pushBack(addButton("buttons/previous_frame_button@2x.png", "buttons/previous_frame_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.1f, Y), std::bind(&GafFeatures::prevFrame, this, _1)));

    m_playButton = addButton("buttons/play_button@2x.png", "buttons/play_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.22f, Y),
                             [this](cocos2d::Ref* obj)
                             {
                                 m_playButton->setVisible(true);
                                 m_pauseButton->setVisible(false);
                                 this->playpause(obj);
                             });

    m_pauseButton = addButton("buttons/pause_button@2x.png", "buttons/pause_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.22f, Y),
                              [this](cocos2d::Ref* obj)
                              {
                                  m_pauseButton->setVisible(false);
                                  m_playButton->setVisible(true);
                                  this->playpause(obj);
                              });

    items.pushBack(addButton("buttons/next_frame_button@2x.png", "buttons/next_frame_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.34f, Y), std::bind(&GafFeatures::nextFrame, this, _1)));

    items.pushBack(addButton("buttons/next_animation_button@2x.png", "buttons/next_animation_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.44f, Y),
                             [this](cocos2d::Ref* obj)
                             {
                                 m_pauseButton->setVisible(true);
                                 m_playButton->setVisible(false);

                                 GafFeatures::next_anim(obj);
                             }));

    items.pushBack(addButton("buttons/restart_button@2x.png", "buttons/restart_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.57f, Y), std::bind(&GafFeatures::restart, this, _1)));

    items.pushBack(addButton("buttons/white_bg_button@2x.png", "buttons/white_bg_button_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.67f, Y),
                             [this](cocos2d::Ref* ob)
                             {
                                 static int mode = 0;
                                 mode ++;

                                 if (mode == 3) mode = 0;
                                 switch (mode)
                                 {
                                     case 0:
                                         this->gray(ob);
                                         break;
                                     case 1:
                                         this->white(ob);
                                         break;
                                     case 2:
                                         this->black(ob);
                                         break;
                                     default:
                                         break;
                                 }
                             }
                             ));

    m_nextSequence = addButton("buttons/right_arrow@2x.png", "buttons/right_arrow_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.40f, 0.93f), std::bind(&GafFeatures::nextSequence, this, _1));

    m_prevSequence = addButton("buttons/left_arrow@2x.png", "buttons/left_arrow_pressed@2x.png", cocos2d::Point(0.05f, 0.93f), std::bind(&GafFeatures::prevSequence, this, _1));

    m_playButton->retain();
    m_pauseButton->retain();
    m_nextSequence->retain();
    m_prevSequence->retain();

    m_playButton->setVisible(false);
    items.pushBack(m_pauseButton);
    items.pushBack(m_playButton);
    items.pushBack(m_nextSequence);
    items.pushBack(m_prevSequence);

    m_sequenceName = cocos2d::Label::createWithSystemFont("---", "System", 24);
    m_sequenceName->retain();

    cocos2d::Menu* pMenu = cocos2d::Menu::createWithArray(items);

    pMenu->setPosition(cocos2d::Point(wsize.width / 2.f - m_pauseButton->getPositionX(), 0));

    cocos2d::MenuItemLabel* labelMenuItem = cocos2d::MenuItemLabel::create(m_sequenceName);
    labelMenuItem->setAnchorPoint(cocos2d::Vec2(0.f, 0.5f));
    cocos2d::Point labelPos = cocos2d::Point( m_prevSequence->getPositionX() + m_prevSequence->getContentSize().width / 2.f, m_prevSequence->getPositionY());
    labelMenuItem->setPosition(labelPos);

    pMenu->addChild(labelMenuItem);

    addChild(pMenu, 10000);

    cocos2d::Sprite* gafLogo = cocos2d::Sprite::create("buttons/gaf_logo@2x.png");
    gafLogo->setAnchorPoint(cocos2d::Point(1.f, 1.f));
    gafLogo->setScale(0.5f * cocos2d::Director::getInstance()->getContentScaleFactor());
    gafLogo->setPosition(cocos2d::Vec2(wsize.width * 0.93f, wsize.height * 0.93f));

    addChild(gafLogo, 10000);

    m_vramStat = cocos2d::Label::createWithSystemFont("VRAM: XXX", "System", 14);
    m_vramStat->setAnchorPoint(cocos2d::Point(0.f, 0.f));
    m_vramStat->setPosition(cocos2d::Vec2(10, wsize.height * 0.1f));
    m_vramStat->retain();

    addChild(m_vramStat);
}

cocos2d::MenuItemImage* GafFeatures::addButton(const std::string &buttonName, const std::string &buttonPressedName, const cocos2d::Point &pos, const cocos2d::ccMenuCallback& clb)
{
    cocos2d::Size size = cocos2d::Director::getInstance()->getWinSize();

    cocos2d::MenuItemImage* item = cocos2d::MenuItemImage::create(buttonName, buttonPressedName, "", clb);

    item->setPosition(cocos2d::Point(size.width * pos.x, size.height * pos.y));
    item->setScale(cocos2d::Director::getInstance()->getContentScaleFactor());

    return item;
}

bool GafFeatures::init()
{
    setupMenuItems();
    gray(nullptr);

    m_files.push_back("cut_the_hope/cut_the_hope.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("biggreen/biggreen.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("bird_bezneba/bird_bezneba.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("christmas2013_julia2/christmas2013_julia2.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("fireman_2014_sound/fireman_2014_sound.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("fairy2/fairy2.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("firemen/firemen.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("impiretank_05_oneplace/impiretank_05_oneplace.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("myshopsgame4/myshopsgame4.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("peacock_feb3_natasha/peacock_feb3_natasha.gaf");
    m_files.push_back("tiger/tiger.gaf");

    m_anim_index = 0;

    addObjectsToScene();

    return true;
}

void GafFeatures::enableSequenceControllers( bool value )
{
    m_prevSequence->setVisible(value);
    m_nextSequence->setVisible(value);
    m_sequenceName->setVisible(value);

    if (value)
    {
        m_sequenceName->setString(m_objectSequencesNames[m_currentSequence]);
    }
}

void GafFeatures::onTouchesBegan(const std::vector<cocos2d::Touch*>& touches, cocos2d::Event *unused_event)
{
    /*if (!m_objects || !m_objects->count())
    {
        return;
    }

    GAFAnimatedObject * node = (GAFAnimatedObject*)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);
    cocos2d::Touch * pTouch = touches[0];
    cocos2d::Point pt = pTouch->getLocation();
    node->setPosition(pt.x, pt.y);*/
}

void GafFeatures::nextSequence( cocos2d::Ref* )
{
    GAFObject *object = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);

    m_currentSequence++;

    if (m_currentSequence >= m_objectSequencesNames.size())
    {
        m_currentSequence = 0;
    }

    const char* secName = m_objectSequencesNames[m_currentSequence].c_str();
    object->playSequence(secName, true);

    m_sequenceName->setString(secName);
}

void GafFeatures::prevSequence( cocos2d::Ref* )
{
    GAFObject *object = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);

    m_currentSequence--;

    if (m_currentSequence < 0)
    {
        m_currentSequence = m_objectSequencesNames.size() - 1;
    }

    const char* secName = m_objectSequencesNames[m_currentSequence].c_str();
    object->playSequence(secName, true);

    m_sequenceName->setString(secName);
}

void GafFeatures::next_anim(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    if (!m_files.size())
    {
        return;
    }

    cleanup(NULL);
    ++m_anim_index;

    if (m_anim_index >= (int)m_files.size())
    {
        m_anim_index = 0;
    }
    addObjectsToScene();
}

void GafFeatures::prev_anim(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    if (!m_files.size())
    {
        return;
    }

    cleanup(NULL);
    --m_anim_index;
    if (m_anim_index < 0)
    {
        m_anim_index = m_files.size() - 1;
    }

    addObjectsToScene();
}

void GafFeatures::restart(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    if (!m_objects || !m_objects->count())
    {
        return;
    }

    GAFObject *object = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);
    //object->stop(true);
    //object->start(true);
}

void GafFeatures::playpause(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    if (!m_objects || !m_objects->count())
    {
        return;
    }

    GAFObject *object = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);

    if (object->getIsAnimationRunning())
    {
        object->pauseAnimation();
    }
    else
    {
        object->resumeAnimation();
    }
}

int GafFeatures::maxFrameNumber()
{
    if (!m_objects || !m_objects->count())
    {
        return -1;
    }

    GAFObject *object = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);
    return object->getTotalFrameCount();
}

void GafFeatures::setFrameNumber(int aFrameNumber)
{
    if (!m_objects || !m_objects->count())
    {
        return;
    }

    GAFObject *object = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);
    object->setFrame(aFrameNumber);
}

int GafFeatures::frameNumber()
{
    if (!m_objects || !m_objects->count())
    {
        return -1;
    }

    GAFObject *object = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getObjectAtIndex(0);
    return object->getCurrentFrameIndex();
}

void GafFeatures::toggleReverse(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    if (m_objects->count() == 0)
    {
        return;
    }
    GAFObject *obj = (GAFObject *)m_objects->getLastObject();
    obj->setReversed(!obj->isReversed());
}

void GafFeatures::cleanup(cocos2d::Ref*)
{
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE_NULL(m_asset);

    if (!m_objects)
    {
        return;
    }

    removeFromScene(m_objects->count());
    CC_SAFE_RELEASE_NULL(m_objects);
}

void GafFeatures::removeFromScene(int aCount)
{
    if (!m_objects || !aCount)
    {
        return;
    }

    if (aCount > int(m_objects->count()))
    {
        aCount = m_objects->count();
    }

    for (int i = 0; i < aCount; ++i)
    {
        GAFObject *obj = (GAFObject *) m_objects->getLastObject();
        removeChild(obj);
        m_objects->removeLastObject();
    }
}

void GafFeatures::addObjectsToScene()
{
    using namespace std::placeholders;

    if (!m_asset)
    {
        StartCounter();
        m_asset = GAFAsset::create(m_files[m_anim_index], nullptr);
        double loadingTime = GetCounter();

        cocos2d::log("Loading time [%f]\n", loadingTime);

        std::ostringstream ss;
        ss << m_files[m_anim_index] << " ";
        ss << loadingTime;

        //m_loadingTimeLabel->setString(ss.str().c_str());

        ss.str("");

		ss << "VRAM: ";
        ss << m_asset->getTextureManager()->getMemoryConsumptionStat();
        ss << " bytes";

        m_vramStat->setString(ss.str());

        CC_SAFE_RETAIN(m_asset);
    }

    if (!m_objects)
    {
        m_objects = cocos2d::__Array::create();
        m_objects->retain();
    }

    const cocos2d::Size size = cocos2d::Director::getInstance()->getWinSizeInPixels();

    if (m_asset)
    {
        GAFObject *object = m_asset->createObject();

        object->setLocalZOrder(0);
        addChild(object);

        float scaleFactor = cocos2d::Director::getInstance()->getContentScaleFactor();
        object->setPosition(centerScreenPosition(m_asset, size / scaleFactor));
        object->setLocator(true);

        m_objects->addObject(object);

        m_objectSequencesNames.clear();
#if CC_TARGET_PLATFORM == CC_PLATFORM_IOS
        CocosDenshion::SimpleAudioEngine::getInstance()->stopAllEffects();

        for(auto& effect : m_musicEffects)
        {
            CocosDenshion::SimpleAudioEngine::getInstance()->unloadEffect(effect.second.c_str());
        }
#endif
        m_musicEffects.clear();

        const AnimationSequences_t& secDictionary = m_asset->getRootTimeline()->getAnimationSequences(); // TODO: only root timeline (temporary workaround)
        if (!secDictionary.empty())
        {
            for (AnimationSequences_t::const_iterator i = secDictionary.begin(), e = secDictionary.end(); i != e; ++i)
            {
                const std::string& seqName = i->first;
                std::string::size_type pos = seqName.find("__audio:");
                if (pos != std::string::npos)
                {
                    std::string effectName = seqName.substr(pos + 8) + ".wav";
#if CC_TARGET_PLATFORM == CC_PLATFORM_IOS
                    CocosDenshion::SimpleAudioEngine::getInstance()->preloadEffect(effectName.c_str());
#endif
                    m_musicEffects[i->second.startFrameNo] = std::move(effectName);
                }
                else
                {
                    m_objectSequencesNames.push_back(i->first);
                }
            }
        }

        enableSequenceControllers(!m_objectSequencesNames.empty());

        // will work only if animation has a sequence
        object->playSequence("walk", true);
        object->setLooped(true);
        object->start();

        object->setSequenceDelegate(std::bind(&GafFeatures::onFinishSequence, this, _1, _2));
        object->setFramePlayedDelegate(std::bind(&GafFeatures::onFramePlayed, this, _1, _2));

    }
}

void GafFeatures::onFinishSequence( GAFObject * object, const std::string& sequenceName )
{
    //! This function will be triggered once a sequence completed
}

void GafFeatures::onFramePlayed(GAFObject *object, uint32_t frame)
{
    MusicEffects_t::const_iterator it = m_musicEffects.find(frame);

    if (it != m_musicEffects.end())
    {
#if CC_TARGET_PLATFORM == CC_PLATFORM_IOS
        CocosDenshion::SimpleAudioEngine::getInstance()->playEffect(it->second.c_str());
#endif
    }
}

//! path parameter could be changed
void GafFeatures::onTexturePreLoad(std::string& path)
{
    CCLOG("Loading texture %s", path.c_str());
}

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'Star Wars VIII' Announces Filming Has Begun With Cast List And Teaser
Posted February 15th, 2016 by Janice Kay
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' is still enjoying its stellar run at the box office but eyes are now turning to the next installment in the franchise's new trilogy, 'Star Wars VIII.' While the film is still months away from being in theaters, Disney and Lucasfilm have issued this little teaser and a press release to announce that filming has officially begun.
WARNING: There are spoilers here so if you haven't seen 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' yet… REALLY? Just turn in your geek card now or get ready to read some spoilers.
The teaser opens with an aerial shot of Skellig Michael in Ireland and highlights the momentous meeting between Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Jedi Master Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill). And just as you are hoping for more, it cuts to Rian Johnson welcoming the crew and fans to 'Episode VIII' all as the iconic 'Star Wars' main theme plays:
(Let's face it, Disney and Lucasfilm could have just shown a blank screen with the 'Star Wars' theme playing and we'd get all excited.)
In addition to this great production teaser, an official cast list was released. Take a look:
STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII NOW FILMING
CAMERAS ROLL AND THE CAST IS CONFIRMED FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE STAR WARS SAGA.
Rey took her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and will continue her epic journey with Finn, Poe, and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the continuing Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode VIII, which began principal photography at Pinewood Studios in London on February 15, 2016.
Star Wars: Episode VIII, which is written and directed by Rian Johnson and continues the storylines introduced in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, welcomes back cast members Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, and Andy Serkis. New cast members will include Academy Award winner Benicio Del Toro, Academy Award nominee Laura Dern, and talented newcomer Kelly Marie Tran.
Star Wars: Episode VIII is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Jason McGatlin, and Tom Karnowski. Joining the production crew will be some of the industry's top talent, including Steve Yedlin (Director of Photography), Bob Ducsay (Editor), Rick Heinrichs (Production Designer), Peter Swords King (Hair and Make-Up Designer), and Mary Vernieu (US Casting Director). They will be joining returning crew members Pippa Anderson (Co-Producer, VP Post Production), Neal Scanlan (Creature & Droid FX Creative Supervisor), Michael Kaplan (Costume Designer), Jamie Wilkinson (Prop Master), Chris Corbould (SFX Supervisor), Rob Inch (Stunt Coordinator), Ben Morris (VFX Supervisor), and Nina Gold (UK Casting Director).
Star Wars: Episode VIII is scheduled for release December 15, 2017.
Obviously, no mention of Harrison Ford was in the press release (yes, those who saw 'TFA' know why) but oddly no mention of Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca. While Kenny Baker's name is also missing, it has been long rumored that Jimmy Vee has taken over the role.
While it has already been reported that Laura Dern and Benicio del Toro would star in 'Star Wars VIII,' what is surprising is the addition of Kelly Marie Tran. Could this newcomer be the one that beat out Tatiana Maslany, Gina Rodriguez, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Olivia Cooke for one of the rumored new coveted role in the film? Time will tell.
Of course, since J.J. Abrams (who is notorious for his secretive nature) is not directing this installment, so hopefully more information will be released as filming progresses (like who Dern, Tran, and del Toro will be playing).
Keep checking back here as we'll let you know all the details from the set once we know!
'Star Wars: Episode VIII' is slated to be in theaters December 15, 2017.
Source: Star Wars
Daisey Rey
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The first step towards trying to impress a girl in school or college is developing a degree of familiarity, i.e. unless you are Mr. Popular on the campus and everybody knows you. Try to be around her or at least among her circle of friends. Don't come on to her very strongly. Before you officially ask her out, you want to have created the impression of someone who has a certain flavor in girls and chooses his dates. You don't want be just another guy who chases every girl in school.
When you want to impress a girl in school or college, you need to behave in a slightly mature but playful manner. This means that you have the aura of a gentleman but the mannerisms of someone very young at heart. Be confident when you speak to girls. Question them and try to create conversations that lead to small arguments. Girls usually prefer boys with whom they can talk a lot. Most importantly, don't try to be someone you are not. Pretensions are easily lost on most girls. Take charge when you are around girls. This means deciding what to eat or where to hang out. Girls like men who are natural decision-makers.
When you are trying hard to impress a girl at school you like, you need to be opportunistic. This means looking out for moments when she might need help. Offer your help when you guys are in the lab, rehearsing for plays or doing homework. Girls are usually drawn to boys who are ready to help them without seeking any favors. Be the kind of person she can count upon at all times. This will make her understand that you are different from the rest which can attract her to you.
How to impress a girl in my class when I am not very intelligent?
Simple! Don't lag behind in your studies/grades. Most girls in school or college don't like to be associated with boys who are always failing their exams or can never clear the sports team selection. You need to be above average in your grades and among other school activities. Even if you are not very intelligent, try to get more networked around the campus. This means joining drama or language classes and participating in extra-curricular activities. This will help to raise your index of popularity on the campus.
Yes, school and college are meant for being wild and unhindered. However, if you are serious about impressing girls on the campus, don't forget your manners. This means doing the basics like offering her the first sip or bite and pulling the chair for her.
Offer her a ride whenever you see her walking and be there to carry her stuff. Girls adore such caring guys.


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The place of supply ("PoS") rules are central to the functioning of VAT.
They identify the place at which a supply is considered to take place and it is then the responsibility of the country so identified to decide whether VAT is due, if so at what rate and how the VAT should be collected. One set of rules applies throughout the EU. The aim is to identify one PoS for each supply. Inevitably, however, there are some differences of interpretation but this is one area of VAT in which a reasonably harmonised position exists.
The PoS rules are a difficult and complex area of VAT. This guide is intended to be only a very brief introduction to the rules. Professional advice should always be taken.
There are different rules for goods and services. As the vast majority of transactions in the travel and events sectors comprise services, this paper is not concerned with the treatment of goods.
For services, there are two general, or default, rules: one for supplies made to business customers and one for non-business customers. For business customers, the general rule states that the PoS is the place of establishment of the customer, whilst for non-business customers, the equivalent is the place of establishment of the supplier. To make matters complicated, however, there is a list of exceptions to the general rule.
The PoS of a service falling within the general rule is the UK when sold to a business customer established in the UK but such a service supplied to non-UK business client is outside the scope of UK VAT, but within the scope of the VAT system of the Member State in which the client is established. Where a UK established supplier provides services within this general heading to a non-business customer, the PoS is (normally) the UK.
Where a supplier provides services with a UK PoS of supply, the UK rules determine if VAT is due. If VAT is due, a UK supplier should charge and account for VAT in the normal way.
When a UK supplier provides services with a PoS elsewhere, no UK VAT can be due but instead VAT in the other Member State is likely to be due. Where the customer is a business, it is likely that responsibility for the VAT accounting rests with the customer using the reverse charge. However, where the customer is not in business, no reverse charge is possible and the responsibility to deal with the VAT declaration rests with the supplier who may need to obtain a registration in the other Member State involved.
Passenger transport - for both B2B and B2C supplies, the PoS is the place in which the transport takes place.
Accommodation - the PoS is the location of the accommodation, again regardless of whether it is supplied on a B2B or B2C basis.
Car hire and similar - the PoS is where the vehicle is put at the disposal of the customer. Again, it makes no difference whether the customer is a business or not.
Events services - where the client is a business, the PoS is determined by the general rule. Where the client is not a business, the PoS is the place where the services are physically performed.
Admission to attractions, theatres, football etc - the PoS of admission to an event etc is the place where the event takes place, again regardless of the status of the customer.
Intermediary services - here the status of the customer is important. Intermediary services supplied to a business customer fall within the general rule so that the PoS is the place of establishment of the customer (and the place where the service being arranged takes place is irrelevant). However, there is a special rule for intermediary services supplied to a non-business customer: here the PoS is the PoS of the service being arranged by the intermediary.
However, the above rules are always overridden if TOMS applies. Please see here for a guide to TOMS.
There is a PoS rule within TOMS: the PoS of any supply falling within TOMS is the place of establishment of the supplier, and the location of the services being provided does not matter.
1. A supplier falling outside TOMS supplies accommodation in a hotel in Spain - the PoS is Spain.
2. A UK person falling within TOMS supplies accommodation in the same Spanish hotel - the PoS is the UK and UK TOMS VAT is payable on the gross margin made.
3. A UK intermediary books a room in the Spanish hotel and receives a commission from the hotel and charges a booking fee to the customer (who is a UK person). The commission is supplied at the place of establishment of the hotel, i.e. Spain. Spanish VAT is payable and it is the responsibility of the hotel to declare this VAT using the reverse charge. If the person to whom the booking fee is charged is a business, the PoS is determined by the client's place of establishment and accordingly it is the UK. Standard rate UK VAT is due. If the customer is a non-business person, the PoS is determined by the PoS of the service being organised by the intermediary. As the accommodation is in Spain, the PoS of the accommodation is Spain and this is also therefore the PoS of the booking fee.


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Aspergillus, Penicillium & Talaromyces
One fungus – which name: What to do with Aspergilli ?
The taxonomy of fungi has been under significant discussion over the last years, in particular due to the molecular/sequence data that has become available. The outcome of these discussions also affect researchers outside the taxonomy field as it determines the names that should be used for fungal species. Recently, the proposal to revise article 59 of the botanical code was accepted at the 2011 IBC Nomenclature Section at Melbourne and the principle of "one fungus : one name" was established (Norvell et al. 2011).
These new nomenclatural rules have large implication for Aspergillus. Should we only use the Aspergillus name for all Aspergillus species (including the teleomorphs) or should we use the teleomorph names (e.g. Neosartorya, Emericella, Eurotium)? On 12-13 April 2012 a conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands (entitled One fungus = Which name and organized by the CBS) was held, where this issue was discussed. As this conference was mainly attended by taxonomists, the outcome is of relevance for all people working on Aspergillus, we have sought also the views from the (applied) researchers in Aspergillus.
Five options were proposed
Option 1: Use both names (e.g. Aspergillus tetrazonus Samson & W. Gams [Emericella quadrilineata (E. Yuill) Malloch & Cain]. This option is not allowed according to the Amsterdam declaration and the Melbourne Code (ICN).
Option 2: Keep the name Aspergillus, and omit all others (sensu Raper & Fennell 1965). Data indicate that Aspergillus is largely monophyletic; however, the phenotypically deviating genera Polypaecilum and Phialosimplex form a strongly supported clade within this genus and should then also become Aspergillus.
Consequences and problems: Loss of information for those dealing with heat- or xerotolerant species (Neosartorya, Eurotium, etc.) and those working on the sex /mating type genes in Aspergillus. Loss of the well-known genera Eurotium, Neosartorya and Emericella.
Option 3: According to the current phylogenetic studies, Aspergillus and its related teleomorphs can be split up into several clades representing genera, such as Neosartorya, Eurotium, Emericella, Petromyces, etc. This division is possible under the presumption that all Aspergillus species can be assigned to a monophyletic genus.
Consequences and problems: The type of Aspergillus is A. glaucus and belongs to section Aspergillus. This would mean that the name Eurotium will be lost and the genus name Aspergillus would be lost for other Aspergillus sections (e.g. for the commonly occurring species such as A. niger, A. flavus and A. oryzae). This would create taxonomical instability.
Option 4: As Option 3 but propose to select another type species of Aspergillus (e.g. A. niger). In that scenario, the name Aspergillus is used for e.g. A. niger, A. flavus, A. oryzae; Emericella of E. nidulans andA. versicolor, Neosartorya for A. fumigatus and A. clavatus, and Eurotium for E. herbariorum and A. penicillioides. In this option, the phenotypically deviating genera Polypaecilum and Phialosimplex can be retained.
Consequences and problems: Aspergillus fumigatus becomes Neosartorya fumigata, Aspergillus clavatus > Neosartorya clavata, Aspergillus penicillioides > Eurotium penicillioides etc.
Option 5: Compromise: Keep the name Aspergillus (as option 2), and treat other names as optional when it has a meaning (but always together with the Aspergillus name!). For example, Neosartorya spp. for isolates recovered from canned products (ascospores are heat resistant), Eurotium sp. isolated from eg. salted fish, Emericella nidulans when expression of genes during sexual development are examined.
Result of the pol and ICPA decision: The result of the pol showed that 81% of the users like to keep the name Aspergillus (Option 2). In their meeting on April 14 2012 members of ICPA voted and Option 5 received the majority of the votes. Two members of ICPA voted for Option 4 (see minutes of the meeting). Read more >>
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The aim of the present research was to develop a bilayer floating drug delivery system. That contains two layers immediate release layer and sustain release layer. First immediate release layer quickly releases drugs and attains onset of action, subsequently floating sustained release layer floats over gastric fluid and releases the drug in sustained or controlled manner. In bilayer tablet formulation, the floating sustained release layer was compressed and immediate release layer was added over it, then both layers were compressed. Tablets were characterized using the official methods. Immediate release layer contained Repaglinide, Sodium starch glycolate & Microcrystalline cellulose. In this study floating sustain release layer tablets were prepared using HPMC K4M alone, Na CMC alone & combination of HPMC K4M & Na CMC. Sodium bicarbonate & Citric acid were used as an effervescent agent. All formulations were prepared by using factorial design (32 & 23). All the above formulations were evaluated for in vitro drug release, buoyancy lag time (BLT), swelling ability, floating behavior. All formulations showed anomalous transport mechanism. This means diffusion as well as swelling controlled had played an essential role in drug release. Finally bilayer floating sustained release tablets was formulated by using optimized immediate release layer and optimized floating sustained release layer & evaluated as earlier. The optimized bilayer tablet formulation was subjected to stability study 40°C±2°C/75%RH±5%RH for 1 month according to ICH guidelines & evaluated. From the study it is concluded that the developed formulation has good appearance with good handling condition, therapeutically efficacious, stable. The developed Bilayer formulation is viable alternative to conventional Repaglinide and Glipizide tablet.
Solanki, P. D. (2012). Formulation, Evaluation and Optimization of Bilayer Floating Tablet of Repaglinide and Glipizide, International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars (IJPRS), 1(3), 123-134.


end. They came in 2nd place in the Cheerfest.
Kingdom Bowl 2 was a success! In fact, it surpassed the first one in 2002. More players, family members, and supporters had participated this time. Based on our evaluation last year, we were able to fine tune and improve several areas. Through cell phones and emails, we were able to better communicate with the players and parents throughout the country before the trip.
The mainland group left Los Angles on an Air Pacific flight to Tonga via Fiji while Hawaii packed Polynesian Airline with 86 people of the 120-seat aircraft bound for Nuku'alofa via Apia. The unpolluted fresh breeze of the Fuamotu Airport was a great welcome. The usual crowd of families, friends, and the "kau penipeni" were waiting with great anticipation.
The Nuku'alofa block party was a hit. It seems like every soul that lives in the island of Tongatapu attended, both young and old, big and small. A few of our girls and boys from Hawaii performed two numbers. Foods of different kinds were available for less than five pa'anga. Entertainment was provided by various groups at different locations on Taufaahau road, from Mala'e Kula all the way down to the main post office. The members of the LDS Nukualofa Stake, coordinated by Elder Pita Vamanrav, welcomed us to their facility for a dinner and dance on Saturday night where the players from both teams were introduced. Of course, our boys impressed the local girls with their "moves" as they enjoyed the beats of local hits. President Shumway of BYU-Hawaii was in Tonga for official business was able to join us that evening.
The members of various wards and other churches treated us very nicely as we visited their services on Sunday. We were able to attend the Methodist church service at Nukualofa together with King Taufa'ahau.
All the Miss Heilala contestants were there and some of the boys had taken pictures with them. Sunday in Tonga was an eye opener for most of the boys, from the sound of the morning (5:30am) church bells and lali of different churches, to the "no-store opens" law, let alone the Sunday attire of everyone as they went to church. The entire town of Nuku'alofa, especially the Taufa'ahau road, was emptied.
with the Miss Heilala Contestants.
Welcome by Combined Stakes at Havelu Chapel.
Havelu, hosted by Pita Vamanrav's Stake.
at Teufaiva Stadium in the afternoon.
Miss Heilala Contestants at Saione.
The excitement of playing a football game in Teufaiava was so obvious as we watched these boys prepare and practice. In fact, the morning practice started with a morning run at 6:00am. From the Hotel around the Malae Kula to the Hala Vaha'akolo then back to Taufa'ahau road for a long stretch to Teufaiva park and back. Both teams practiced separately on different fields and places as they fine-tuned their plays. We have good coaches for both teams that helped our boys prepare for the game.
There were several Miss Heilala activities throughout the week that the teams were invited to. In fact, Fusi Livai, wife of Coach Siuaki Livai, was invited to be one of the judges on one of those event. The nightlife of the Heilala week was there for us to enjoy. We were able to visit Tupou College and met their rugby team members. We toured the school and saw the classrooms and their "weight room" and enjoyed their humbleness.
We had a wonderful relaxing day at Pangaimotu, one of the remote islands across Nukualofa, and it was soooo cool, the water was so clean and clear. The boys had so much fun together and it was rewarding for us to see our boys, both from Hawaii and the Mainland, starting to bond with each other as we ate, played and had fun together and it would be a memorable experience for all of them. That was one goal of this organization. The 15-minute boat ride from Uafu Faua to Pangaimotu was a treat and very relaxing.
Pangaimotu island was one of the highlights in Tonga.
island, it was a fun 10 minute ride.
Players relaxing and enjoying the Pangaimotu tour.
Game day at Teufaiva Stadium. The US Mainland won! Red – US Mainland, White – Hawaii.
Our football game was between 2 high school rugby games, said to be the "top 4" of the season. Toloa (Tupou College) against Tonga High and Atele against Liahona. It was very exciting to watch the level of professionalism and sportsmanship. Our boys were introduced one by one, as they slowly walked in front of thousands of people who packed Teufaiva Park. A special feeling of pride was felt when the crowd cheered as Finau Hafoka read each boy's parent's and grandparent's names and village. People were talking about their connections with some of the boys.
TYA sponsored awards for the day, from the school with the best cheer to the most student participating. The MVP of each game and the defensive and offensive players of each team were all recognized with monetary awards.
After the game, the boys were released to stay with their families and some went off to the neighboring islands of Vava'u and Ha'apai.
We want to say MALO 'AUPITO to all the people of Tonga, to the students of all the high schools, and everybody else who has helped us. We felt so blessed to come back to our "roots" and learn for ourselves the values that our parents and grand parents have tried so hard to teach us but with little success. Being there in Tonga and witnessing how these values are taught and applied has given us different perspectives of our family and ourselves. We want to thank the TYA for the experience of a lifetime, and may this program continue to touch the life of our young people as it did to us.
The Haka by the Hawaii Team at Teufaiva Stadium.
Tonga National Team too and TYA won.
in Tonga. Our TYA Girls won.


Send voice-activated commands via the built-in Google Assistant of this Sony Bluetooth portable speaker. Its EXTRA BASS and LIVE SOUND modes deliver powerful audio, and the multicolored lights and flashing strobe create a party ambiance. This Sony Bluetooth portable speaker resists splashes and dust for durable outdoor use, and the 16-hour battery life provides extended listening time.
User rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars with 81 reviews.
Makes it simple to stream your party playlist.
Up to 16-hour battery means the XB501G can party even longer than you can.
With an IP65 rating, you can take your speaker to the trail, the forest, the city, or wherever you like. No need to worry about spilled drinks or dusty surface.
Put your Sony wireless speaker in any room where you want music and connect it to your home Wi-Fi network. With the touch of a few buttons, you're ready to enjoy multiroom music.
Amplify your party with a speaker light that syncs to the beat of your music.
Make it easy to take it with you and set it up for everyone to hear your favorite playlists.
Select your favorite playlists, cue the next song, or change lighting patterns and sound modes.
PROs: - Surprisingly robust and full-bodied sound from diminutive form-factor--sound remained clear and distortion-free even at high listening volumes (i.e. beach, poolside, etc.) - Sony really knows a thing or two about bass enhancement as the speaker manages to achieve some impressive thump without totally drowning out vocals/other instruments - LIGHTS, LIGHTS, LIGHTS! Okay, I totally underestimated the cool/fun factor here--between the informative LEDs that tell you Google Assistant is listening to the perimeter LEDs that change with the music, we ended up enjoying the show far more than we expected to--and all the kids want one in their room now! - Ruggedized finish means you don't have to be paranoid about setting it down on rocks, bricks, or anything other than a pristine tabletop or shelf and worry about how it will look when you're through--it actually FEELS like it's made to work outdoors and comes off accordingly - Built-in Google Assistant amps up the functionality beyond a simple Bluetooth speaker--like any other voice assistants, the family actually enjoyed the opportunity to "Hey Google" a universe of queries any time the mood struck them - Simple and uncluttered physical interface--actual buttons for things like battery status, Bluetooth pairing, microphone muting (for the privacy buffs out there who don't want Google eavesdropping on everyday conversations), volume and Bluetooth playback controls...it gives you everything you need at arm's reach without overwhelming you with obscure buttons/functions you would otherwise rarely use - Nearly perfect ergonomics--built-in carrying handle makes transport and placement easy with just a single hand--outstanding engineering despite the slightly large build/heft - No appreciable impact on sound output/quality going from battery to A/C power...don't feel sheepish about cranking it up even unplugged! CONs: - The "Live" button feels somewhat gimmicky and situational so YMMV. Yes, when pressed, it can create a greater sense of spaciousness which worked in some settings (i.e. if you want your lively poolside jams to sound even livelier); but for things like audio-books or treble-heavy music, it also made the sound somewhat hollow and tinny. It's easy to see why this feature was added/provided, but it's nice that the effect can be defeated easily with a single button press - A/C and USB-C connectors are hidden behind what seems like an unnecessarily large tethered port cover that's captive by a rubberized retaining band--a hinged door that snaps closed would have been more reassuring - Not a drawback so much as a "Gee, I didn't expect that would happen"...but once paired as a Bluetooth speaker, we had more than one occasion of dueling digital assistants...be mindful that "Hey Google" also allows for some "Alexa...do XXXX" activity (or for other similar digital assistants to come running) once the unit is listening to the mic input - This is a smart product, but not an autonomous one--you'll need to install/configure at least one phone/tablet app (Google Home), maybe two (Sony Music Center), or even three (Google Play) to get the full functionality the Sony designers seems to have intended for this device. Of course, as a Bluetooth speaker/mic, you can extend functionality even further with dozens of other apps (iHeartRadio, Youtube, Netflix, etc.), but it definitely takes more than Bluetooth speaker pairing alone to start seeing some real return/value on the premium price tag As a Bluetooth speaker, the sound quality, build quality, and pleasing physical design/ergonomics of this unit already make it a reasonable purchase at the asking price; but the party lights, Google Assistant, and other streaming apps integration elevate this speaker to a level I wasn't expecting. Sure, it's an indulgence--few of us really NEED a portable party light/speaker array that can also answer random questions and execute random tasks--but it's a fun one nonetheless, and one that brought our family together in ways I wasn't expecting (who knew that thumping my chest to my daughter's favorite song would lead us to gather around this speaker just to find out when the first King Kong movie was produced?). Ultimately the Google Assistant features were far more fun and compelling for our family than I figured they would be--they shaped not only what we listened to, but how we listened and shared the experience. Google Home integration worked well though it honestly rarely occurred to me to control the room lights from the speaker given that its primary design cues seem geared around spontaneity and portability (though this speaker would be equally at home living on someone's media shelf or next to a PC). I haven't pushed the claimed 16-hour battery life to its limit yet, but the Sony easily managed all day through an audiobook while still maintaining a healthy charge...it should easily outlast most afternoon/evening parties and pool/beach-side outings before needing any juice from a wall charger. It would have been nice to control the EQ from either the unit itself, or within one of the other companion apps, rather than having to install yet another app to further customize the sound and lights to my liking...but that's really nit-picking at this point. Overall, this speaker is well-appointed, well-built, and rocks out in the one area that really matters most in a Bluetooth speaker--SOUND...truly a top-tier performer (especially given its size) with a number of unexpectedly welcome features that easily elevate it above the competition...definitely recommended!
This Sony XB501G Extra Bass Goggle Assistant Bluetooth Speaker transforms me into a Party-DJ Animal. With speaker lights and flashing strobes I can sync the music beat and rhythm to whatever genre of music I so choose. It has a full-bodied, beefy bass, especially when the 'Extra Bass' (Party Booster) is activated through the Sony Music Center App. Through the Sony App I can customize various, multi-dimensional sound and lighting effects, which creates a personal 'club atmosphere' in my very own home. The Grand Kids thoroughly enjoy it. WooHoo! After two music-filled weeks of enjoying, using, and 'learning' this speaker I find it is capable of handling indoor and, or, outdoor spaces equally well with dynamic acoustics and FUNtastic lighting effects. It is designed to be positioned at 'ear-level' for optimum sound enjoyment. That is why the Sony Engineers installed a tripod mounting hole on the base of this speaker. WoW! Here is what I love about this speaker: * Sound - The sound reproduction of the Sony XB501G focuses on the mid-ranges, and is spirited at higher tones, and crisp at clear voice, especially when the speaker's 'Live Sound' button is 'ON. It has a full-bodied, rich bass through the Sony Music Center App Preset, 'Extra Bass'. The extra bass feature brings it alive with depth and adds a deep punch to your music. The two channel stereo separation is also very evident thanks to the Sony Engineers designing an angle-mount of the two satellite speakers. The angled, speaker sound covers a much wider area, which amplifies the channel separation and treats your ears to robust, multi-dimensional, listening pleasure. YooHoo! * Smart Phone Control of Sound/Lights– I can customize and control my sound and party lighting from my smartphone using the downloaded, Sony Music Center App from the App Store (or Google Play Store). In the 'Sound' mode I can use choose any one of these Presets, Extra Bass, Live Sound or Standard. Or, for more rich sound and depth I can customize my EQ settings to my own personal listening enjoyment (See Attached Photo). My Grand Kids love to play with these settings for the Lights; Rave, Chill, Hot, Cool, Strobe, and, or Random Flash Off. The lights definitely add a 'party-atmosphere' other speakers are not capable of. * Google Assistant - Built-in Google Assistant awaits your commands and controls all of your homes smart devices if you so wish. Personally, I am not a big fan of this added feature. However, it does allow syncing of multiple speakers that are Chromecast enabled. Of course, my Grand Kids think this feature is so cool. They can request a particular song, turn the volume up or down, all totally 'hands-free'. I can access Wi-Fi music services through my Google Assistant or BT through my smart phone. How versatile is that? * Long Battery Life - Up to 16 hours of battery life (Without the Lights). Additionally, I can still play this speaker while it is plugged in to an A/C outlet. I prefer to plug it in since the Grand Kids want the lights on constantly because it syncs to their music. And, after all what is a 'party-speaker' without the entertaining multi-colored lights and flashing strobe? On battery power alone with the lights constantly on I estimate about 6 hours of use before this speaker needs charging. * IP65 Rated - Splash-resistant and dustproof too. If caught in the rain – no problem. However, this speaker is not waterproof. It cannot be submerged under water. * Charging – I can use the proprietary, Sony A/C charger (Included) or the USB-C port for charging. However, I found the A/C charger is much faster. I can also use the USB-C port to charge my smart phone. Nice! * Portable & Ruggedly Built – The Sony XB501G Speaker is extremely portable (Weighs Approximately 7 pounds. It has an easy-carrying handle for a firm grip when moving it around. I highly recommend the purchase of this Sony Sony XB501G especially if you like outstanding sound and rich, extra bass, multitude of functions, never ending colorful light displays synced to the music. And, just because my Grand Kids love it so much. The 'Extra Bass' feature blows me away. This speaker is pricey, but well worth the cost.
I don't remember my first Bluetooth speaker, but I do know that since I was introduced to them, I've been obsessed. I love having the ability to essentially have a boombox with you everywhere you go. Some speakers are much more advanced than others and can act as charging docks and some even have built-in digital voice assistants like the more recent one I've tested, the Sony SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker. The packaging of the speaker was well designed. It's brightly colored and represents the product well. Some basic details are included on the box and there are quite a bit of styrofoam pieces made to form around the speaker. The speaker is shipped with a power cable and manuals. It's a fairly self-contained system and very easily transported. Setting up the speaker is very easy, but it does require that you set up the Google Assistant before you use the other features of the speaker like connecting to it via Bluetooth. I found this to be a little off-putting because I'd like to have been able to just connect via Bluetooth without the hassle of connecting the speaker to my Google account. I like having that option, but I think that the speaker's standard features should be autonomous from the Google Assistant. (Instructions read: After the Wi-Fi setup is complete, press and hold the (BLUETOOTH)/ PAIRING button for about 3 seconds.) Aside from the Google Assistant getting in the way of basic functionality, the Sony SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker is a great speaker. I love the size of i, especially for group events. It's really easy to carry from place to place thanks to the hefty handle on the back of the speaker. The buttons on the top of the speaker include the power button, play/pause button, Link indicator, Charge indicator, volume buttons, microphone button, battery button, lighting button, and various other indicator lights. After you complete the initial set-up, the speaker connects automatically when it's powered on. The sound quality of the speaker is incredible. The EXTRA BASS really makes everything punchy and deep. I listened to several different styles of music and thought it was also improved by pushing it through the Sony Speaker. I also watched some movies and TV shows to get a feel for how the dialogue would come through and found that everything sounded right. The mix was even and no sound effects were lost by using the speaker. In order to get full use of this speaker you have to download not one, but two apps — the Google Home app and the Sony Music Center app. The Google Home app gives you connection to the Google Assistant while the Sony Music Center app gives you control over the fine tuning features of the speaker. I would love to see them condensed into one app. That said, I really like the Sony Music App. You have control of the lighting effects and can actually power down the speaker from the app. This is a great feature to have with this type of speaker. The Sony SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker is a pricey investment at $300 but worth it since it provides such a high-quality sound and includes a built-in Google Assistant. I do wish that Sony could find a way to include the Google Home app into their Music Center app and I wish they could also find a way to make the Google Assistant feature separate from the other speaker functions. That said, I think the sound quality that the speaker provides outweighs all the unfortunate features that I disagreed with.
This is a great sounding speaker with Google Assistant. It can be used as a Bluetooth speaker or WiFi (Chromecast). If you plan to use this with your existing network of Google Home and/or Chomecast Audio units you might be disappointed. Pros: • Sounds great! This speaker has full bass but does not sound distorted. The rounded front with angled satellite speakers and Live Sound mode must be heard to be believed. Wall of sound. • Great controls. Very easy to navigate by touch. Multi-function play, pause, |<<, >>| button can be held down to talk to Google Assistant without saying "Hey Google" and activating a room full of devices. • Mesmerizing party lights with 6 modes. I really prefer Rave, then Strobe. • Great microphones. There are two on the top, no need to shout. If you have a Google Home or other speakers with Google Assistant, you can talk to the closest unit to control the XB501G. • Long battery life. The battery lasts all night even with the lights on, longer with them off. • Water and Dust proof IP65 rating • Can be charged using either the AC adapter (included and faster) or using the USB-C jack. • Comfortable built-in handle makes it easy to carry this surprisingly dense speaker. • Tripod mount on the bottom so it can be mounted on all sorts of stands and clamps. • NFC support makes Bluetooth setup even easier. • Great Bluetooth range when you are away from WiFi. Cons: • WiFi seems to be 2.4GHz only! Almost 2019 and this $300 WiFi speaker doesn't support 5GHz?! • Party light patterns can only be changed using the Sony Music Center app via Bluetooth. • Doesn't have a timer function to turn off if there is no music playing. • No AUX input jack, wireless audio only. Problems working within existing Google Home / Chomecast household: I'm familiar with Casting. I have one Chromecast (TV) and two Chromecast Audio units in the house. I received the original Google Home to evaluate before launch. I use several audio groups for the Google Home and Chromecast Audio speakers. They all support 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) WiFi. It seems the XB501G only supports 2.4GHz. I can't find official specs to confirm this, but I can't force the XB501G onto either of my router 5GHz radios. This doesn't work well for casting audio. I can place the XB501G into groups with my other audio units and all speakers play audio except the XB501G. I can cast directly to the XB501G (when it appears in the Cast list). I can speak to our Google Home to control the XB501G and I can speak to the XB501G to cast/control our TV. Clearly it is integrated into our Chromecast eco-system but frustrating I can't cast to this AND my other audio units simultaneously. I can plug a Chromecast Audio unit into my Nyne Rebel Bluetooth speaker and get exactly this functionality. The speaker doubles as a USB charger so it powers the Chromecast and I plug the Chromecast audio-out into the Rebel Aux input. I really hoped this Sony XB501G would work this way while looking less ghetto. Problems within Google's Home app: The XB501G does not behave like the rest of our (Google) devices during setup and use. I mentioned I cannot force the XB501G onto 5GHz with the rest of my AV Chromecast gear. I've reset and reconfigured the XB501G countless times. Sometimes it appears within the "Home" app Devices list as a Voice Assistant speaker (different icon and more options) and sometimes as a regular Chromecast Audio device. Once it is configured it almost never shows up in the Devices list on two Android devices and two iPhones. The XB501G almost never shows up in the "Cast to" list within Play Music or Spotify on any device. The only way I can "cast" to this device is voice commands to the Assistant. Frustrating using voice commands, impossible to play most of my playlists. Notes: Great sounding speaker. Voice Assistant is fun to have in a portable format. I love the lights. We will get much use out of this speaker. Overall, I'm disappointed and I received the unit for free. $300 out of pocket for my needs, it would be returned. I expected it to work within my Chromecast groups. It should. This is my first non-Google device in the mix but it doesn't work as it should with my devices and my router. I hope it does on your setup. I can still use my "ghetto-Nyne-Cast" when needed.
Overall, this is a great speaker for anyone looking for a portable speaker to play outdoors at a BBQ or poolside (it's not waterproof however). The sound is pretty good, although I don't consider myself an audiophile. Sony markets this as part of their "Extra Bass" line, and although there is definitely a stronger bass presence that most BT portable speakers, it lacks a ported enclosure, so the bass is definitely muted. The party light functionality works fine, although it's a little gimmicky for my taste. The light patterns and colors are somewhat coordinated to the music and there is a button to turn off/disable the lights, which also increases the battery life. Volume and quality of the sound is fairly good, although it does distort a little at higher volumes. It does have Google assistant built in, which made the setup process extremely easy - I had this up and running within 5 minutes thanks to Google's easy setup process - it's the same as setting up any other Google home device - just follow the directions on the app. I'm pleased to see that the speaker has both 2.4Ghz and 5 Ghz wifi compatibility. The google assistant functionality works as expected, although you cannot place calls with this speaker. It only has two mics on the top of the device to listen for the wake up command, and there were a couple of times in my testing that I had to repeat the command in a louder voice because it didn't hear me over the music. The one negative I have is the charging - Sony includes a proprietary DC brick charger to charge the battery and it has a fairly short (6-ft cord). The speaker does have a USB-C jack in the back that you can use to charge the speaker, but it's not as fast as the proprietary DC charger plug in my limited testing. Battery life is rated at 16 hours, and there is a button on the device that will announce the remaining battery life (expressed in a percentage) through the speaker. From my limited testing, you can probably expect to get around 12-14 hours, however there are a lot of variables that will affect the battery life (wifi signal strength, volume, use of the lights). You can use the USB-C port as an output to charge your phone too, although you'll need to supply your own cable. I was not able to tell what the USB-C output is and/or if it's PD compatible (the manual doesn't specify). Overall, this is a great speaker to use to take out into the backyard/patio for BBQs and parties, provided you have a wifi network available to maximize the features with the built-in Google assistant. If you're not going to use this as a portable speaker and/or not interested in the google assistant features, I would say there are much better options at this price point and/or better values available.
Upon receipt of this speaker, included documentation instructs you to install the Google Home app to interface with the speaker. I already had the app installed on my phone, so I was good to go. I plugged the speaker in using the included power wall charger and left it alone. Within minutes, the speaker – without any prompting – initiated the setup cycle. Using the Google Home app, it had me identify my home network and to specify where in my house the unit would be located. For me, that was the backyard. I selected "Backyard" in the app and that's how it will be known. The speaker was setup and working in just minutes. The documentation offered some helpful insights, like that the Live Sound Button when turned on gives you a real 3-dimensional listening experience. With Live Sound turned off, the music seemed directional and flat. With Live Sound turned on, it sounded great. It sounded much more dispersed and well – 3D'ish. Internal speakers are angled to disperse the sound/music to a wider area when Live Sound is used. That certainly proved true in my testing. The sound remained crisp and clear even as I turned up the volume. The unit has an IP65 rating, making it splash resistant and dustproof. I normally wouldn't place a speaker where it would get wet, but this is Florida and it does rain a lot. Being dust-proof makes a whole lot of sense and is more applicable to my situation. Lastly, the documentation noted that the speaker has an array of lights around the face of the unit. The lights sync with the music, they say, creating a party atmosphere. I'm looking forward to our next party to see how the lights sync with Rock music. No Disco music here! The documentation recommended downloading the Sony Music Center app from the Google Play store, which I did. The Sony Music Center is also available on the Apple App Store, for you iPhone users. Once installed, the app went through a setup procedure, which included syncing the speaker's Bluetooth to my phone (Pixel 2XL). I don't normally have my phone's NFC turned on but turned it on for the sync'ing process. Touching my phone to the top of the speaker immediately linked speaker and phone. Funny enough, the speaker automatically began playing the Audiobook I had been listening to. Got a strange look from my wife when the voice actor on the audiobook started screaming. Uh, sorry dear! In running the Sony Music Center app, it listed for me all the streaming music apps I had installed on my phone. I could then stream music to the speaker from any of these services or using music files already installed on my phone. From a battery-life perspective, Sony suggests that it will have a 16-hour life. Over time, battery-life will shorten as the batteries get older. Still, that's a good bit of time. Google Assistant is built into the speaker thus permitting you to ask the speaker questions. For example, first prompt it by saying "Hey Google". Then say: "How's the Weather?" or "Increase or Decrease the temperature (if you have a Nest or other compatible Thermostat) by 1 degree", or any number of other Google Assistant commands. You can also say things like: "Play the best of Journey" or "What's the score in the 'Name of team' game". I use Google Assistant for many things, so this fits well in our growing home network. There are also preset buttons on the top of the speaker. When pressed, the button titled "Battery" will tell you how much battery power is available. There's a button that looks like a microphone with a line through the image, meaning that this is how you'd turn off Google Home from listening for the "Hey Google" command. There is a Bluetooth Button that lets you turn on/off Bluetooth for the speaker. Remember, if the speaker isn't playing the music streaming from your phone make sure that the Bluetooth Button is turned on. In addition to the Power Button, Volume Up/Down Buttons and the Live Sound Button, there is also a Light Button that turns the front facing lights on and off. I'm sure turning these off will save battery life if the speaker is running short on power. For me, this is a well thought out speaker. I have some other Sony products and I think all the latest products from Sony continue to amaze. I highly recommend this speaker!
The Sony - SRS-XB501G Wireless Speaker is something different than I've experienced so far with portable speakers. I'm not sure if this was intended or not, but with the Google Assistant, the sound responsive lights, and the placement of the speakers creating a bit of a face-looking design, it has personality! It's like the speaker buddy :) The design feels very rugged and solid. Not something you have to worry about being delicate with, which is nice. The dust and water resistance take the worry out of it when taking outside, or throwing in the back of the car to take to the beach. The front grill is metal and very solid to protect the speakers. The controls on the speaker are very minimal and effective, although a few hardware EQ sliders would be a nice added feature. No worries, though, with the Sony Music Center app you can download for Android or iOS give you a software EQ you can tweak the speaker output with. Downloading this app is crucial, in my opinion, as it gives you access to some features that aren't available via the hardware controls. You can connect via Bluetooth, although the speaker connects to WiFi for the Google Assistant features. You'll need to download the Google Home application to setup the Google Assistant features. With the Sony Music Center, you can change the Sound settings, Illumination settings, and Power options. In the Sound settings, there are the Preset Modes - Standard, Live, and Extra Bass, then there is a Custom EQ which gives you 7 up/down sliders +6/-6 from 50 to 12k range. I'm not sure why, but only the Live and Standard modes are accessible via the hardware buttons on the speaker. I like the Extra Bass preset, so glad I found it in the app settings. The Live and Extra Bass settings really bring the speaker sound to life. Not sure if anyone would leave it in Standard mode after hearing the difference in sound these 2 modes offer. The Illumination settings let you select from the following modes for the speaker lights: Rave (the default), Chill, Hot, Cool, Strobe, Random Flash Off, and Off. I like the Chill as it turns off the top strobe light. The Power setting tells you how much battery is left, but doesn't have any timer modes or control over power output. These would be nice additions. Have auto off / sleep settings would be useful. The battery life is excellent. I had the speaker on for around 8 hours at a moderate level in a living room, with the lights enabled and connected to WiFi for Google Assistant, and I had 50% battery left. I'm imagining having the lights turned off would perhaps eek out an extra hour or 2, but I haven't attempted this. The sound is really good for a speaker this size. The volume definitely gets loud enough for any room, and has plenty for an outdoor gathering. The speakers handled the Extra Bass mode without distorting at high volumes and definitely had some thump. The highs are really clear also. The speaker has a tripod mount, which is a nice bonus feature. It also has a USB-C port on the back so you could use it to charge a mobile phone. The speaker also has NFC for easy connection to an NFC device. I found the Bluetooth took a few tries when initially connecting to the speaker, which was a little frustrating in the Music Center app, but once it's connected it was fine after that, and connected quickly. The speaker lights make for a great nightlight in a room, so this would be great for a kids bedroom. You can turn the lights off with a button on top of the device, so makes it really easy to switch them on and off. The speaker is well balanced and easy to hold with the handle. A modern day boombox at a party. Great for carrying around while the music is playing. When connected to Wifi, and a music service like Google Play, playing music is as easy as saying Hey Google, play some music. Streaming over Bluetooth works just as well, although the Google Assistant requires a Wifi internet connection. I would definitely recommend this product!
Q: Can this speaker be connected to a Sony Z9D series TV so that it will play from both the Cable receiver & the TV apps as well?
Q: Is anybody else having a problem with their speaker? This speaker was working fine for me til just recently. It will not connect anymore to any device to stream music nor connect thru the google home app. I have tried troubleshooting and still no luck.
Best answer: My Bluetooth drops all the time. It makes it very difficult to use in a continuous stream.


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TV Column – Are US remakes of UK shows ever better?
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As the US version of Camping lands, we look at why American remakes struggle to outdo the originals
Remakes suck. At least, that's the impression you get from the clamour that greets the announcement of every redo, rehash and reimagining of something that people liked just fine the first time around. But the one kind of remake that's guaranteed to really raise the hackles is when those fellas across the pond decide to have a crack at Americanising something British. How very dare they?! Don't they know that it's the very Britishness of X that makes it so wonderful? Why X without the British humour isn't even X anymore! Cads, bounders, charlatans, the lot of them.
The cast of the UK version of Camping
I'm not British, so I don't feel like I have a horse in this race. I'm Irish and nobody tries to remake Irish TV, except for when England stole Zig and Zag and ruined them, but that's a whole bundle of childhood trauma that I can't face unpacking just yet. What's resoundingly obvious from an outside-ish perspective is that when US versions of UK shows appear, the vibe on this side of the Atlantic isn't a positive one. So, as Julia Davis and Vicki Pepperdine's wonderful Camping resurfaces on HBO as Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner's Camping, it prompted further examination into the phenomenon. Are US remakes really that bad or is the whole thing skewed by cultural possessiveness?
Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson in the US version of The Office
I was quite prepared to bust this one apart. There must be so many US remakes that are great, I thought. But the further you delve into it, the more the general consensus is strengthened. Of course, there's The Office, remade in the US under the same name but with Steve Carrell, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer replacing Ricky Gervais, Mackenzie Crook and Lucy Davis. Despite retaining the same premise (buffoonish boss of a small company makes life hell for his employees) and a similar brand of cringe comedy, the two ended up as very different shows. The American version softens its lead character (here Michael Scott, instead of David Brent) and the general tone, which actually causes it to be a little less effective and raises questions, in particular: is racist, misogynistic, homophobic Michael Scott really the kind of man we should be rooting for? We're never left in any doubt about the answer to that question where David Brent is concerned. The US version ran and ran and ran and was immensely popular on both sides of the Atlantic, but you'd struggle to call it definitively 'better'.
Olivia Colman and David Tennant in Broadchurch
House Of Cards and Shameless both went on to experience similar longevity and success in America without really exceeding their predecessors, despite starry casts and higher production values. Somewhat ironically, Broadchurch's American remake Gracepoint – which kept David Tennant and director James Strong but replaced Olivia Colman with Anna Gunn – proved less popular in America than the British original was. Over the decades, there have been many that vanished much more quickly, like the ill-fated attempts to translate Skins, Coupling and The Inbetweeners and the three different-yet-equally-catastrophic attempts to recapture the Fawlty Towers magic.
The immensely funny Julia Davis in Camping
Which brings us back to Camping, the hysterically funny show from Julia Davis and Vicki Pepperdine, possibly the most underrated comedy duo in the UK. Anyone who has heard their deeply inappropriate podcast Dear Joan And Jericha will know exactly what I mean. But Jenni Konner and Lena Dunham are no slouches either, so why is their remake so inferior to the original? Is there some magic formula that British shows have and Americans can't recapture? The short answer is "no". There's definitely a subtlety in the writing and affection for the characters in the UK Camping that is noticeably absent from Konner and Dunham's version, but that criticism can't be applied to every show remade across the pond.
The inimitable Fawlty Towers
Part of the reason why US remakes aren't ever better than the originals comes down to the fact that there's little stopping US audiences from getting on board with a British show. The humour in Fawlty Towers and the airs and graces of Downton Abbey didn't put off American audiences, hence why remakes didn't work or weren't even considered. A lot of the time, a US remake is undertaken to broaden the appeal of a show or to create syndication opportunities, and that's where the problems start. Once you take a commercial axe to something that already works, the results are rarely good.
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Nate Northup (born Grinnell, Iowa) is an American soccer midfielder who currently coaches for the PVSC Exiles.

College
Northup attended California State University Monterey Bay, playing on the men's soccer team from 2000 to 2003.  He graduated cum laude in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in teledramatic arts and technology.

Professional
During his collegiate career, Northup also played as an amateur with the Salinas Valley Samba of the fourth division National Premier Soccer League.  Following his graduation from college in 2004, he moved to Europe where he had trials with Tres Cantos Pegaso and Hammarby IF.  In 2006, he returned to the U.S. and signed with the Boulder Rapids Reserve of the PDL.  A year later, he moved to the Wilmington Hammerheads of the USL Second Division.  The Hammerheads released him in 2008.

Coach
Northup was an assistant coach with the California State University, Monterey Bay men's and women's soccer teams.

References

External links
 Wilmington Hammerheads Player Profile
 Cal State Monterey Bay: Nate Northup

1981 births
Living people
American soccer coaches
American soccer players
Colorado Rapids U-23 players
USL League Two players
USL Second Division players
Wilmington Hammerheads FC players
California State University, Monterey Bay alumni
Association football defenders

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D.A. Lampe Construction specializes in repair and maintenenece of hydroelectric and water delivery systems. We have speciallized training in concrete repair, flume repairs and replacement including Lennon flumes and box flumes, roped access, and helicopter operations. We have serviced dams, flumes, diversion structures, penstocks, siphons, and spillways. We have also made civil and non-electrical repairs and improvements to powerhouse and switching facilities. System size has ranged from small 5 megawatt systems up to large systems generating 145 megawatts.
This repair project involved roped access at a remote reservoir in the Central Sierra Nevada region.
Sheet repacement on a Lennon flume.
This hydro tunnel structure built in the 1920's is being retrofit to meet seismic standards.
This intake structure was inundated by flood water and sediment. Our repairs included bypass pipe replacement, structural repairs to the intake, and sediment removal.
Large projects or small, we have the knowledge, experience, and resources to maintain water infrastructure with safety and envirnonmental protection a priority.
In conjunction with other firms we have been involved in repairing large segments of canals in California's gold country.
The repair to this hydro facility included selective demolition, rip rap, concrete placement, rock bolting, and shotcrete. All tools, materials, and equipment were mobilized via helicopter.
In 2018 we teamed with KW Emerson to make major repairs to the California Aqueduct.
Our repair to this earthen dam included repairing the parapet wall and overlaying with shotcrete.
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Home See Late-Night TV Music (Adam The Dumbass Edition) | March 3, 2021
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Metallica & Foo Fighters make a well-timed, point-proving return to the airwaves.
Says Adam Levine: 'There's no bands any more, and I feel like they're a dying breed.' Says I: 'Well, dumbass, do you think the eight years you spent whoring yourself out to anti-band shitshows like The Voice might have anything to do with that? And in case, you hadn't noticed, you're in a band. They just happen to be a really crappy band — and last I checked, we still had plenty of those. Or at least one more than we need.'
Thankfully — and just in the nick of time — we also had couple of non-crappy bands contributing to Wednesday's instalment of Late-Night TV Music. Specifically, Metallica revisited The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to play Battery in celebration of the 35th anniversary of Master of Puppets, while Foo Fighters returned to The Late Late Show With James Corden to play their latest single Waiting On A War. Meanwhile, Nicky Jam and Romeo Santos went high-tech for their performance of Fan de Tus Fotos for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Ashe and Finneas basked in the natural splendor of coastal Malibu for their romantic number Till Forever Falls Apart on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Granted, the latter two aren't exactly rock bands. Then again, when you get down to it, neither are Maroon 5.
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