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Call of Duty: Black Ops II Exclusive at E3
"Makes the first 'Black Ops' look like 'Ms. Pac-Man'"
June 18, 2012 by Vinnie Leduc
Activision has gotten plenty of grief over the past few years for its annual iterations of Call of Duty, which seldom offer breakthrough innovation from its predecessors. Personally, I don't care too much about that as long as I get my cinematic campaign thrill ride, which the massively popular and records-setting FPS franchise has never failed to deliver. From the looks of the new campaign footage unveiled at Microsoft's media briefing, the recently announced Black Ops II will carry on that explosive tradition. And after bumping into James C. Burns, the actor who voices Sergeant Frank Woods in both Black Ops games, I couldn't be more excited.
After I told him that Black Ops had my favorite campaign story and that I was glad to find out in the announcement trailer that Woods apparently hadn't died (and is back as the narrator for the sequel), Burns enthusiastically put his arm around my neck and said, "Man, if you liked that one, wait till you (effing) see what we've got in store for this one." Commenting on David S. Goyer's (The Dark Knight) story for Black Ops II, he added, "It makes the first Black Ops look like Ms. Pac-Man compared to the epic sh!t planned for this Call of Duty."
Addressing the common criticism of the franchise's linear progression in the campaigns, developer Treyarch is integrating special missions into Black Ops II's campaign that directly affect the overall narrative arc depending on whether the player succeeds or fails. At E3 this year, we got an exclusive look at these Strike Force levels with Activision senior producer Ben Brinkman behind closed doors, along with an extended session of the campaign gameplay previously shown at Microsoft's media briefing that continued in a much longer jet sequence where the Microsoft demo below cut off.
In the Strike Force special missions, players command a sizable group of units that include both conventional soldiers and remote-controlled drones, a key part of Black Ops II's story and gameplay. Like an RTS in which you can jump into the first-person view of any unit at any time to control it, Strike Force allows the player to take a step back and survey the battlefield in an overwatch view to assess different strategies to accomplish the mission. Killed units are replaced with reinforcements, but if the player runs out of them or fails the mission objective, then that certain Strike Force level ends, and the story returns to the campaign… bearing the repercussions of the Strike Force failure. This could mean certain characters become missing, certain events don't happen, and certain future missions become more difficult.
Finally employing alternate storylines and again promising another awesome campaign experience, Call of Duty: Black Ops II will most likely be one of the most memorable games of the megahit franchise when it's released on November 13, 2012, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. And we've haven't even talked about zombies yet!
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In your training as a nurse practitioner, you will likely run across many ways to keep your and your clients' bodies healthier. Not only is eating green an option for better health, it is also a great way to make a huge impact on the environment. Feeding a world of people in this ever-connected society has become a manufacturing and shipping relay that takes its toll on the environment. Learn how you can make a difference by reducing the impact on the environment and helping yourself to become healthier by eating greener.
Community garden. Take part in a community garden where everyone shares the work and the rewards of gardening in a shared space. If you don't know of a community garden near you, find one with resources such as the American Community Gardening Association.
Eat grass-fed meats. Grass-fed animals eat only their mother's milk and grass from the field. This type of feeding is not only more natural that feeding them grains, but also eliminates the transportation of grain, which is better for the environment.
Reduce meat consumption. You don't have to completely eliminate meat from your diet, but try eating non-meat meals two or three times a week to reduce the impact on the environment.
Use the whole animal. Roast a whole chicken, then after eating the meat, use the carcass for making a soup stock. Likewise with meat, order a side of beef and freeze what you won't eat right away. You will use less packaging and shipping when purchasing and using more than just a few parts of an animal.
Thaw ahead of time. Don't thaw meat under running water. Instead of wasting all that water, put your meat in the refrigerator ahead of when you will need it.
Recognize reputable labels. Not all labels on food are playing fairly when it comes to revealing the food's organic nature. Learn to recognize reputable labels such as Fair Trade Certified and Rainforest Alliance Certified.
Don't over-buy. Too many people throw away food that goes bad. Plan your shopping so that you purchase just what you need and not too much.
Take-out containers. After you have eaten your leftovers from take-out, wash and use the containers to take your lunch to work, then recycle them when they are no longer of use. You won't have to buy a separate lunch container and are keeping the take-out containers out of the landfill.
Meatless Monday. Urge your local restaurants to participate in Mario Batali's Meatless Monday project where restaurants offer at least two meatless entrees to help consumers embrace a lower meat diet.
Farmstead cheese. Farmstead cheese is made from the milk of the livestock at the farm where the cheese is made. These cheeses are usually of a high quality and taste great–and don't require the expensive transportation of their European cousins.
Make coffee wisely. Don't purchase a one-cup coffee maker that relies on prepackaged coffee-filled filters. Instead, purchase fair-trade coffee and make it in a coffee maker that provides a reuseable filter.


Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder can be the cause of numerous chronic aches and pains. For instance, because your jaw function relies on these joints, it's common for patients with TMJ disorder to have trouble biting and chewing without their jaw joints popping or shifting painfully. For many patients in North Hollywood, TMJ disorder can also be the cause of symptoms that aren't obviously related to their dental health. That includes chronic headaches and migraines that result from the constant stress on your jaw joints and nerves.
The problem with TMJ disorder is that it can mean something different for everyone. In some cases, one or both of your jaw's joints may be excessively inflamed or damaged. In others, the joints can lose their full range of motion due to traumatic injury or rheumatoid arthritis. In most common cases, it results from a bite imbalance that forces the joints to work overtime just to keep your jaw and teeth even. This excessive strain can damage one or both joints or irritate them enough to disrupt their proper function.
If you suffer from chronic headaches and migraines, then ask us if TMJ disorder may be the cause behind them. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.
A Few Signs that You Probably Have TMJ Disorder Some types of aches and pains can be immediately traced to a single cause that your dentist can easily address. For instance, a toothache often indicates a cavity, which your dentist can restore with the help of a tooth-colored filling. Other types of discomfort, however, are more complex to diagnose despite their sometimes severe intensity. For example, patients in North Hollywood who experience aches, pains, decreased function, and more in and around their jaws may not immediately realize that their discomfort is caused by TMJ disorder.
When you open and close your jaws, your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) should allow your jaw to move smoothly. However, when TMJ disorder develops, the joints can't move as smoothly as they should. This can often lead to your TMJs popping and/or clicking every time they move, which could become increasingly more painful the longer your TMJ disorder is left untreated.
Another contributing reason to popping and clicking TMJs is the fact that some patients may have uneven jawbones or their TMJs may be out of alignment. This misalignment can force your jaw to move unevenly every time you bite and chew. Though you may not feel it, you may be able to see it by standing in front of a mirror and watching as you carefully open and close your jaw.
When your jaw can't operate or rest comfortably, your TMJs and jaw muscles can become overactive, especially at night. This results in chronic teeth-grinding – a condition known as bruxism – which may occur more frequently as you sleep and cannot control the movement. If your teeth are increasingly sensitive and you notice that their surfaces seem to be smoothing out, then you may be grinding your teeth as a result of TMJ disorder.
If you exhibit these or any other signs of TMJ disorder, then seeking treatment as soon as possible could help you alleviate the discomfort and dysfunction resulting from it. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.
What Causes TMJ Disorder in the First Place?
Patients who suffer chronic jaw pain, headaches, earaches, and more can often attribute their symptoms to some form of TMJ disorder. The dysfunction, which is named after the two large joints that control your jaw movement (TMJs), can lead to a host of symptoms that differ from patient to patient. Many such symptoms may not even seem directly related to your dental health. To alleviate them, your dentist can address your TMJ disorder with a customized treatment plan, which will be based off of whatever is causing your TMJ disorder in the first place.
The main function of your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) is to allow your lower jaw to open and close properly whenever you bite, chew, and speak. If your bite isn't aligned correctly (i.e., your teeth are crooked or your jawbone is asymmetrical), then your TMJs won't be able to move as smoothly as they're meant to. The undue pressure can damage your jaw joints and lead to the development of TMJ disorder.
There are many different manifestations of excessive stress, and constantly tensed-up muscles is one of the more common ones. When you constantly tense your jaw muscles and clench or grind your teeth (a condition known as bruxism), the tension can gradually wear down, damage, or push your TMJs out of alignment.
Arthritis, especially inflammatory (rheumatoid) forms of it, may affect one or both of your TMJs. Even if your bite is balanced and you aren't particularly over-stressed, the presence of arthritis can be a direct cause of TMJ disorder and the long list of symptoms that accompany it.
TMJ disorder can develop for a number of different reasons. To find relief from yours, your dentist will first have to diagnose the underlying issue. For more information, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353.
You can find a home remedy for almost anything these days, and sometimes, you can find good advice. For instance, there are a few ways in which you can relieve the jaw pain and other symptoms resulting from TMJ disorder. However, like any other dental health issue, the pain will return eventually, even after the most effective home remedies. That's because the underlying cause of the pain still exists. If you experience TMJ disorder, you may be able to mitigate your discomfort with these few tips, though we advise scheduling a dental appointment as soon as possible to address your jaw dysfunction.
Relax your jaw joints and muscles – While there are many different causes of TMJ disorder, most forms of it involve overly tense muscles and joints in your jaw. Try to relax them by gently massaging each side of your jaw with the tips of your fingers.
Avoid grinding your teeth – If you have TMJ disorder, then you may also suffer from bruxism, or chronic teeth-grinding. Try to pay attention and catch yourself if you unconsciously start grinding your teeth to avoid putting even more pressure on your aching TMJs.
Wear your oral appliance – If you've already been diagnosed with TMJ disorder, then you may have already been prescribed with a nighttime oral appliance to help your jaws rest more comfortably. If you experience jaw pain during the day, then try wearing the appliance for a while to help alleviate it.
The pain resulting from TMJ disorder might be temporarily relieved with these or other home remedies, but the only way to cure it for good is with customized treatment for the dysfunction. To learn more, schedule a consultation by calling Modern Smile in North Hollywood, CA, today at 818-763-9353. We also proudly serve patients who live in Burbank, Toluca Lake, and all surrounding communities.


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Tucker Carlson has been playing David Duke with a northeast accent and bow tie for some years, but in radio interviews with Bubba the Love Sponge from a decade ago released by Media Matters, he gave up the dog whistle for butchering and barbecuing the dog.
Among the immortal bons mots of this giant intellect was the gem that white men created civilization and that Iraqis are illiterate monkeys whose resistance to US military occupation made them less than human.
The level of education has sunk so low in the American punditocracy that the people who are supposedly informing Americans are themselves ignorant of where civilization came from.
Or then we have, for instance, the city. You see, the word "civilization" comes from the Latin for city. Guess where the first cities were founded. Hint: not in northern Europe.
During this period, northern Europe was still in a stone age.
Mr. Carlson's ancestors in Sweden or Denmark appear to have developed a writing system, as well, the runes, around 150 BC, or 3,350 after the Iraqis.
Again, these descriptions mostly come from the first century BC, 3,400 years after Iraqi scribes invented writing. When the British were running about painting themselves blue, hunting and gathering, and mounting fierce attacks on the urban Romans, Iraqi gentlemen of the thriving Parthian Empire were pursuing sciences like astronomy that they had by then been cultivating for three and a half millennia.
As for today's Iraqis being illiterate monkeys, Iraq was among the more literate modern Arab societies in the 1970s, once the Iraqis had thrown off the British imperial hand that had saddled them with a foreign dynasty little interested in projects like universal schooling. Iraqi literacy rates declined under the severe US and UN sanctions of the 1990 and then the turmoil into which the 8.5 year long brutal American military occupation of the country plunged it. The US also laid the groundwork for the rise of ISIL, which further disrupted schooling.
In opposing being occupied by a foreign empire, the Iraqis are hard to distinguish from George Washington and other American patriots.
The logic of white nationalism produces a bizarre erasure of thousands of years of early civilization, from which the Greeks (hardly "white" in Tucker's universe) heavily borrowed and which laid the foundation for European advances.
The world owes Iraq much of its civilization, but because the country has petroleum and is proud and unbowed, people like Tucker Carlson had to crush it and then walk among the graveyards they filled with corpses, spitting on them.


In a move that continues to strengthen its digital offering, HCL is delighted to announce the appointment of the first three key team members in its expansion plans.
Rich Urwin has joined as Creative Director to head up the agency's concept creation and design services. Also joining are Luke Brookes as Digital Designer, and Joe Ciavucco as Web Developer. Having previously worked at the likes of Saatchi & Saatchi, they have a wealth of experience between them working on high-profile projects, creating innovative and distinctive work. HCL is now in an ideal position to expand its offering to both new and existing clients.
The appointments come soon after the acquisition of HCL Marketing (Harrison Carloss Ltd.), Staffordshire's longest running marketing communications company, by MyCleverGroup based on Festival Park in its 20,000 sq ft HQ.
HCL is a full-service creative marketing agency whose team has produced a string of highly successful campaigns and digital assets for a long list of well-known global, national and regional brands.
The agency offers a complete range of marketing services including web design, digital marketing, branding and marketing strategy, email marketing and direct mail, advertising, design for print and print management.
Gareth Mobley, CEO of MCG, commented, "We are very excited to welcome Rich, Luke and Joe to the team. They are a great fit for our culture here at MCG. This is just the beginning of MyCleverGroup's recruitment process and ongoing investment in the agency to cement its place as a sector leader in the area and beyond. We're building on HCL's long-standing foundations as we continue to grow our in-house capabilites, increasing the focus on world-class digital, app development, data analytics and cloud-based software systems.


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Carlson: We're getting a March Madness bubble in Indianapolis. Why not do an NCAA softball one in OKC?
Published: Thu, January 7, 2021 6:00 AM Updated: Thu, January 7, 2021 1:20 PM
Hall of Fame Stadium underwent massive renovations and expansions over the past year, but the home of the Women's College World Series could be the home of the entire softball tournament this year. A bubble format like the one being used in Indianapolis for men's basketball could be replicated in the metro. [CHRIS LANDSBERGER/THE OKLAHOMAN]
The NCAA announced earlier this week that it has decided to play the entire men's basketball tournament this year in and around Indianapolis to make sure the event is held.
Hey, NCAA, do softball next.
I've got the perfect place for you: Oklahoma City.
We are already the home of the Women's College World Series, of course. Got an expanded and renovated stadium all ready for it, too. But we've got way more than that — we've got the ability to do the whole NCAA softball tournament.
Now, this might seem like a pie-in-the-sky idea. But as one person who works in the world of softball reminded me, everyone is thinking outside the box right now. When it comes to ideas about how to give teams an opportunity to play, nothing is too far fetched.
But here's the thing: having a softball bubble in and around the metro isn't crazy.
It's absolutely doable.
The NCAA softball tournament is a three-week event that starts with 64 teams. They are seeded into four-team, double-elimination regionals, then the winners of the 16 regionals advance to two-team, best-of-three super regionals. The eight winners of the super regionals advance to the WCWS.
So, how would May Madness in OKC work?
The biggest issue would be where everyone plays and how our available facilities are put to use, but we have enough high-quality fields as long as a couple small tweaks are allowed.
Regional play is spread over three days with two games on the first day, three games on the second day, and one or two games on the third day. That last day includes an if-necessary game.
Regionals could be played at eight sites.
Eight regionals would begin on Thursday, May 20, and finish on Saturday, May 22. Games on that final day would be played starting at 11 a.m. just as WCWS are on days when four games need to be played.
That's because the other eight regionals would start at those same eight sites that evening. Those regionals would then conclude their three-day runs on Monday, May 24.
Not having all the regionals completed until Monday would be a change from the normal format — although weather delays occasionally push regionals and even super regionals into the first part of the week — but because teams aren't traveling, finishing on Monday wouldn't be nearly the strain that it would be in normal years.
Then, super regionals could take play the next weekend at the same eight sites or could be paired down to fewer sites. Four would work. So would two. Only one super-regional game is played each day, so one field could host as many as four super-regional games a day.
We have enough fields in and around OKC to host all these games, by the way.
The complex around Hall of Fame Stadium, home of the WCWS, has three auxiliary fields. They aren't as grand as the main stadium, but they are still absolutely suitable for NCAA tournament games.
The same is true of the softball fields at OU and OSU as well as the ones at the University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma Christian, Southern Nazarene, Oklahoma Baptist and Oklahoma City University.
Now admittedly, most of those fields aren't on par with the grand cathedrals that have sprung up around college softball in the past decade. Many of the powerhouse programs have spectacular venues, and some of the fields that would be used in the softball bubble aren't as opulent. That would be a concession for teams that might otherwise host regionals and super regionals on their wonderful home fields.
Another concession would be teams having lengthy stays in Oklahoma City. Those that make the WCWS championship series would be here for three-plus weeks. That's a long time to be away from home. Staying in a hotel. Living out of a suitcase.
By the way, I'm told the metro has plenty of hotel rooms to accommodate teams and ancillary tournament personnel. Everyone might not get to stay in downtown OKC, but if the fields at OU and OSU are used, for example, everyone might not want to stay downtown.
Another aside, I wouldn't allow OU or OSU to play on their home fields. That's how the men's basketball tournament is doing business — games will be held at Indiana, Purdue and Butler, but those teams won't play on their home courts if they make the tournament — so that rule could easily apply to softball.
Listen, I know this plan would require sacrifices. Sacrifices by the teams. Sacrifices by the NCAA. Sacrifices by the facilities.
But the benefits are numerous.
For the NCAA, travel costs would be slashed. That's the tournament's biggest expense, and while lodging costs would rise, not having to buy hundreds of plane tickets on short notice for players, coaches and support staff to jet all around the country would make up the difference.
For the metro, we would get a softball-stravaganza that would be a balm for the loss of the WCWS last year. That was a complete and total gut punch, but we could have three full weeks of NCAA games. It would be great for the city and a boost to the economy.
Plus, there'd be lots of cool side benefits such as high schools hosting practices for tournament teams. Often, they practice at the small colleges, but with those fields being used for games, teams would likely use some of the great high school fields around the metro. Think of all the young players who would get a chance to see their softball heroes, to dream their own dreams.
Truly, though, the biggest beneficiaries to a softball bubble would be the teams. They had their seasons cut short a year ago. They didn't get much of a regular season, much less a postseason. Having the NCAA tournament in one location would ensure it happens.
If everyone would keep that in mind, a softball-palooza would work. You can settle details and reach compromises and stomach changes if you remember why you're doing this. If you want to make sure you have a tournament, you do a bubble.
That's why men's basketball is doing it.
It's why softball should, too.
And it should happen in Oklahoma City.
Jenni Carlson: Jenni can be reached at 405-475-4125 or jcarlson@oklahoman.com. Like her at facebook.com/JenniCarlsonOK, follow her at twitter.com/jennicarlson_ok, and support her work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today.
The Women's College World Series, seen during the 2018 championship series between Florida State and Washington, was canceled last year due to the pandemic. If the NCAA wants to ensure this year's WCWS, it should consider a bubble format for the entire softball tournament in Oklahoma City....
The Women's College World Series, seen during the 2018 championship series between Florida State and Washington, was canceled last year due to the pandemic. If the NCAA wants to ensure this year's WCWS, it should consider a bubble format for the entire softball tournament in Oklahoma City. [SARAH PHIPPS/THE OKLAHOMAN]
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Football Development Officer – South London and Proud
1. JOB DETAILS.
Title: Football Development Officer – South London and Proud
Location: Selhurst Park
Responsible to: Sports Development Manager
Hours per Week: 38 hours
Contract: 3 years fixed term
Salary: £22,000-£24,000 pa
2. JOB PURPOSE
The Palace for Life Foundation is the official charity of Crystal Palace FC (CPFC). Our mission is to help young South Londoners grow through the power of sport, inspiring them to find a better path in life, for a better life.
We are currently looking for a highly-motivated development officer who believes in the power of sport and the opportunities which the brand of a professional football club can add to help to create stronger and more inclusive communities.
Focused on engaging with young men and women from Croydon's diverse ethnic minority communities, your role will be to work collaboratively with Foundation colleagues and in partnership with local community organisations to promote football and other healthy activities and achieve greater representation in wider Foundation programmes, CPFC as our parent club and in football generally.
You can expect to help to receive the full support of an experienced management team which we hope can develop into a model of best practice with key outcomes including
· Growth in children and young people from under-represented (Asian) backgrounds participating in community based sporting activities
· Young People from different backgrounds participating in sport together
· Young People who feel they have a stronger attachment to their neighbourhood and locality
· Helping to create a more representative workforce and providing wider employment opportunities for young people within the wider community sports sector.
Our Values are simply the things that are most important to us and will be demonstrated through the way in which we behave in achieving our charity objectives. Our people are at the centre of the delivery of our Foundation Values.
4. SAFEGUARDING
The Palace for Life Foundation is committed to keeping children, young people and vulnerable adults safe from harm. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and the successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and additional safeguarding training.
5. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Project management: Reporting to the Sports Development Manager to carry out all activities associated with the delivery of the project including, project planning, supporting marketing and communications, ensuring the delivery of key project objectives, and preparing comprehensive monitoring reports back to the Premier League. There will be a project Board that will support and advise the officer and Sports Development Manager throughout the lifetime of the project.
Outreach and Engagement: to develop a plan of action for engaging local children and young people which includes drawing on the expertise, knowledge and networks of local community organisations and other sources of community intelligence to help shape and actively promote what our project is seeking to achieve.
Football and Community Sports Delivery: To develop an engaging programme of community sports, designed via community consultation with children and young people in order to identify activities, venues, days of the week and the times of the day to help achieve sustained participation by children and young people over the life of the project. Some of the delivery will take place over evenings and weekends in order to engage with the young people from those communities
Integration to mainstream Foundation activities: Working with Foundation colleagues to develop innovative and successful best practice aimed at encouraging sustained participation in, and removing barriers to participation in wider Foundation funded community programmes, which could include:
· Foundation soccer schools
· Health
· Premier League Kicks
· Women and Girls
· Disability
· Employment
Progression Pathways: To work with Foundation colleagues to develop a menu of development opportunities for young people which includes volunteer development, workshops, personal development courses and accredited training in community sports.
Special events: To plan and organise a series of events taking place at the main Selhurst Park stadium to provide opportunities to celebrate project successes and facilitating networking as well as coaching and career advisory events for coaches from Asian and BME backgrounds
The successful candidate will be required to have a sound understanding of the barriers faced by young people in accessing community and sport focussed projects particularly those from ethnic minority groups. We actively encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly those from Asian backgrounds
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
· Work flexibly to ensure full and supportive delivery of the programme. May include some weekend or evening work.
· Commit to ongoing self-directed learning in order to further develop work related skills and knowledge.
· Undertake any other related responsibilities commensurate with the evolving objectives of the post and the evolution of the organisation.
· Work with due regard for Foundation core values and objectives.
· Ensure the effective implementation of, and adherence to the Foundation's Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Please send your completed Application Form detailing why you feel you are suitable for the role to recruitment@palaceforlife.org.
The Palace for Life Foundation is a recognised equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, belief and gender.
Deadline for submission of application forms is 5pm on Monday 5th April 2019.
Interviews w/c 15th April 2019.
Person Specification: E = Essential
D = Desirable
Able to demonstrate and communicate an understanding and passion in how community sports can engage young people, particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds. E
Able to demonstrate a knowledge and application of the principles of community development E
In depth knowledge of the composition and barriers which young people from Asian backgrounds face in participating in community life E
Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of project management E
Experience of successfully delivering projects which engage children and young people from Asian and other under-represented groups E
A recognised community sports qualification – FA Level 2 minimum E
Experience of working to tight deadlines without close supervision E
The ability to recognise opportunities to promote Palace for Life Foundation externally. E
Ability to communicate effectively and concisely both orally and in writing. E
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels E
Evidence of continuing professional development E
Fluent or conversant in another language, in addition to English which is spoken widely within Croydon's Asian and BME community D
Holds a driving licence D
Equality Statement:
Crystal Palace Football Club endorses the principle of equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the club whether as players, match-day fans, staff, board members, participants in foundation programmes and other people engaged with the club's activities (for example, suppliers, corporate partners):
Has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, without regard to their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation; and
Can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected, and in particular that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the club without the threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse.
Crystal Palace Football Club acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory requirements and responsibilities, government guidance, recognised best practice and complies with Premier league and football league rules.
The club expects all staff, players, volunteers, contractors and guests to share this commitment.
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Q: Does Docker support restarting containers every X seconds I have a Logstash container that keeps two data sources sync. When it runs, it queries non-synced entries in one database and posts them into the other. I would like to run this container say every 10 seconds.
What I have been doing is to specify --restart=always so that when the container exits, it restarts itself, around which takes around 5 seconds, which is a bit too often for this use case.
Does Docker support what I want to achieve (waiting X seconds between restarts, or any kind of scheduling) or should I remove the restart policy and schedule it with cron to run every 10 seconds?

A: If your container exits succesfully, it will be restarted immediately with --restart=always

An ever increasing delay (double the previous delay, starting at 100 milliseconds) is added before each restart to prevent flooding the server. This means the daemon will wait for 100 ms, then 200 ms, 400, 800, 1600, and so on until either the on-failure limit is hit, or when you docker stop or docker rm -f the container.

Here is your part I guess:

If a container is successfully restarted (the container is started and runs for at least 10 seconds), the delay is reset to its default value of 100 ms.

What you can do is:

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*Restart your container with a cron every 10 seconds

*Configure a cron inside your container and launch logstash every 10 seconds

*Use a shell script which, in a loop, launch logstash then sleep 10

*Maybe logstash has something like that already built-in? (I know that for example the jdbc-input-plugin has some schedule params)

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Initially, it was announced that Becky Lynch and Asuka would be rematching for the SmackDown Live Women's Championship at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view next month. However, it was then revealed that the match actually isn't official for the show quite yet.
If Lynch doesn't reclaim the SDL Women's Title at the Royal Rumble, there's always the possibility that she participates in the Royal Rumble match. If she wins, it would set up the opportunity for the Irishwoman to challenge Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 35.


Imagine the email list they could create with a newsletter opt-in option along with the priority notification.
I believe they do that so that people thing that have everything. Or this can be for misleading the people on their site to sell something else. Guess they pay more for visibility then results.
Anyway they will get it one day or the other. They can be only building position on adword. But the quality score they get with their landing page should be really bad.
If you have enough cash, you pay for those spots to cockblock competitors who do have the inventory.
I think a lot of it is a function of poor SEM management. Either inhouse employees have too many terms to manage (and poor analytics) or (more likely) these large companies are outsourcing their SEM to agencies that are just trying to drive as much traffic as possible and absorb budgets.
Another reason could be the "any traffic can be converted" mentality. I doubt that ebay does a big business in "belly button lint," but perhaps I just don't know their model well enough.?


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Screening Reality: How Documentary Filmmakers Reimagined America
A book about the history of American documentary filmmaking. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing (2020)
Burlington Report
Video adjunct to the annual report of the textile company, Burlington, Inc.
The 21st Century
Documentary series about advanced technology. Hosted by Walter Cronkite. CBS (Staff Director/Writer, JW)
A new book about the history of American nonfiction filmmaking, from Thomas Edison to the "Post Truth" era of President Donald Trump, and the yet-to-be-explored realm of virtual reality.
"Authoritative, accessible, and elegantly written, Screening Reality is the history of American documentary film we have been waiting for." --Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times film critic
"A towering achievement, and a volume I know I'll be consulting on a regular basis." -- Leonard Maltin
"Enthralling . . . A valuable resource for cinephiles, this sweeping history will ignite a new enthusiasm for the form among readers less well-versed in the genre." ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A many-faceted, dynamic, and thought-provoking history of nonfiction films in America . . . This monumental exploration reminds us that 'evidential truth' is essential to liberty and justice . . . Let the real be real; let truth ring true." ―Donna Seaman, Booklist (starred review)
"An illuminating, encyclopedic history of nonfiction film . . . A capacious celebration of film's potential to show us the world." ―Kirkus Reviews
"Well-documented . . . Wilkman consistently cycles back to one important message: no matter how fuzzy the lines between fiction and fact, truth should be forefront in the minds of documentarians. Our supposedly posttruth era and the pitfalls and ease with which we augment reality are threads through the narrative . . . Wilkman makes a compelling case." ―Library Journal
"Fantastically well researched and written, Screening Reality raises the bar for anyone who wants to write about the history of documentaries and documentarians, with invaluable insights into today's truth-challenged times." ―Peter Davis, Academy Award-winning director of HEARTS AND MINDS; author of GIRL OF MY DREAMS
Published by Bloomsbury Press on February 18, 2020.
Floodpath: The Deadliest Man-Made Disaster of 20th Century America and the Making of Modern Los Angeles
The story of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster that took the lives of more than 400 people and ending the celebrated career of William Mulholland, the man who build the 1913 aqueduct that made modern Los Angeles possible. A 2016 Amazon Nonfiction Book of the Year and winner of the Historical Society of Southern California's Martin Ridge Award for the Best Book about California History after 1848.
With Heart and Hand: The Restoration of the Gamble House
A 60-minute documentary about the painstaking three-year effort to restore the exterior of the Gamble House in Pasadena, California. Designed by architect brothers Charles and Henry Greene, the 1908 home is considered one of the most important examples of American Arts and Crafts architecture.
Order from the Gamble House Bookstore.
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Persecuted Chinese Pastor Issues a 'Declaration of Faithful Disobedience'
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There are two numbers in the life of the church that are too often miles apart. Although there are legitimate...
Where to Find Hope and Help amid the Sexual Revolution
Here is an interesting and relevant article by Sam Allred: It's no secret that the Western world has undergone a...
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Two of the judges did not agree with the majority opinion and decided to release their own minority report. I will...
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It is not easy to stand alone in your opinion. You have to have the courage of your convictions. One of the judges...
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Court has a split decision: The Supreme Court of Canada rendered its judgment in this case on June 15, 2018. It...
TWU Law School Court Case: The Decision Framework
Charter guarantees: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees certain rights and freedoms. These...
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In the news recently, there have been many stories about the impact the inflation is having on communities across the nation. While these stories generally focus on the widespread effects of inflation on entire segments of society, they rarely focus on the impact that inflation is having on the average individual. There are many different ways that inflation can affect your life and learning how to recognize the effects is the first step in being able to limit the amount of damage that inflation does to your finances.
The most common effect of inflation is reducing your purchasing power for goods and services. When inflation raises the cost of goods and services, it takes more of your money to purchase the same amount of stuff that you were buying before. When I first got my driver's license and began driving my own car, the cost of regular unleaded gasoline was around $1 per gallon, meaning I could fill up my Dodge Neon for around $10. Today, the price of gasoline is nearly three times that amount, resulting in my paying $30 or more for what I could obtain for $10 a decade and a half ago.
Another common effect of inflation is increasing the value of certain types of possessions. This is typically seen in homes, investment properties, stocks and other financial accounts that tend to increase in value the longer that you hold on to them. This type of inflation is great if you purchased the item before the value rose, but these values can decrease as well, leading to financial trouble for those who depended on these assets for financing other area of their lives. For example, during the financial crisis of 2008, the deflation of home prices resulted in many homes losing around 30% of their value, pushing many buyers that had purchased their homes in recent years underwater on their mortgages and resulting in a significant loss of equity for those who had been living in their homes for a long time.
Inflation brings a lot of uncertainty to financial planning, making it much more difficult. Because there is truly no way to know for sure whether a particular item will increase or decrease in value, you must make an educated guess and rely on past trends when making financial decisions that will affect your future. When making plans for the future, you should include an inflationary formula in your calculations to ensure that you are close to your financial targets. It is better to have more than you need than to struggle financially because you failed to account for inflation in your planning.


RIP is something I've heard and read all my life. And I'm sure you have also. RIP, an acronym for Rest In Peace is often said when someone has passed away. However, I don't think RIP is something to say about dead folk. If they were a Christian, then we believe they are with the Lord so they can't be at anything but peace. And if they were not Christian then, there is no peace to be had no matter how many times we say RIP.
However, we who are alive certainly need to Rest In Peace. We need to be able to lay our heads on the pillow at night and have restful, peaceful, worry free sleep. How often do we lay awake at night troubled by thoughts of the bills or the children or the relationship? How many times have we tossed and turned dreading what we must face the next day or brooding over something that has already occurred? And let's not forget those times sleep evades us as we plot our revenge against someone who has hurt or betrayed us. We stay awake half the night while the object of our plotting is probably sleeping like a baby.
Worry is a very useless emotion in that it accomplishes nothing and has no effect on the outcome of anything. Worry robs us of our peace, kills our joy and often leads to physical ailments that destroy our health. Think about it, what does that sound like? In John 10:10, the Bible says the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Well guess what? When we are consumed with worry, he doesn't have to do anything except sit back and watch as we do his job for him.
Worry is antithetical to faith and it is not possible to worry and walk in faith at the same time. The Bible tells us to give all our cares over to God (I Peter 5:7 NKJV) and when we focus on Him and His goodness, He will give us peace (Isaiah 26:3 NKJV). Jesus promises to relieve us of our burdens and give us rest (Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV), but we must do our part by calling on Him and asking Him to do it. I know from personal experience how difficult it can be to not worry about some things. But I also know that the same way we meditate on negativity, that's all worry is, we can choose to meditate on positivity like God, His Word, His goodness, His promises, His faithfulness, especially how He has come through for us in the past. So, on those nights when worry wants to invade your mind, cast it out, give all your cares and concerns over to God go to bed and Rest In Peace.


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THE ELECTRONIC LEGACY OF 1981
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Was 1981 the most important year in synth as far becoming ubiquitous in the mainstream and hitting the top of the charts internationally?
Yes, 'Autobahn' and 'Oxygène' came before, while the Giorgio Moroder produced 'I Feel Love' by Donna Summer is acknowledged as being the track that changed pop music forever and still sounds like the future even in the 21st Century. French electronic disco like 'Magic Fly' and 'Supernature' also made its impact.
Meanwhile closer to home, a post-punk revolution was already permeating in the UK with the advent of affordable synthesizers from Japan being adopted by the likes of THE NORMAL, THROBBING GRISTLE, CABARET VOLTAIRE and THE HUMAN LEAGUE. But it was Gary Numan who took the sound of British synth to No1 with 'Are Friends Electric?' and 'Cars' in 1979. It signalled a change in the musical landscape as the synth was considered a worthy mode of youthful expression rather than as a novelty, using one finger instead of three chords.
Despite first albums from John Foxx and OMD, 1980 was a transitional time when the synth was still the exception rather than the rule. But things were changing and there had also been the release of the first Midge Ure-fronted ULTRAVOX album 'Vienna' and the eponymous debut long player by VISAGE just as The Blitz Club and the New Romantic movement were making headlines. With the acclaim for the 'Some Bizarre Album' in early 1981 which launched the careers of DEPECHE MODE, SOFT CELL, BLANCMANGE, THE THE and B-MOVIE, a wider electronic breakthrough was now almost inevitable.
VISAGE's 'Fade To Grey' went on to be a West German No1 in Spring 1981 and this exciting period culminated in THE HUMAN LEAGUE taking 'Don't You Want Me?' to the top spot in the US six months year after becoming the 1981 UK Christmas No1. It would be fair to say that after this, the purer sound of synth was never quite the same again.
For many listeners, 1981 was a formative year and had so many significant new releases that it was difficult to stretch the limited pocket money to fund album purchases. The Electricity Club even took to selling bootleg C90 cassettes on the school playground, promising a value-for-money "two albums for one" deal to support this disgusting habit!
Looking back to four decades ago when there were also albums from DEVO, EURYTHMICS, FAD GADGET, LOGIC SYSTEM, SPANDAU BALLET, SPARKS and TANGERINE DREAM, here are twenty albums which The Electricity Club sees as contributing to the electronic legacy of 1981. Listed in alphabetical order with the restriction of one album per artist moniker, this is the way it was in the past, a long long time ago…
DAF Alles Ist Gut
Under a haze of "sex, drugs and sequencer", the late Gabi Delgado and Robert Görl released an acclaimed album trilogy produced by Conny Plank. The first 'Alles Ist Gut' featured their fierce breakthrough track 'Der Mussolini' which flirted with right wing imagery in its sardonic reflections on ideology. Causing controversy and confusing observers, DAF attracted a following which Delgado hated. Despite his parents escaping from the Franco regime in Spain, he was always unapologetic about the provocation within his lyrics.
'Alles Ist Gut' is still available via Grönland Records
http://www.robert-goerl.de/
DEPECHE MODE Speak & Spell
Having conceived the idea of a teenage synthpop group called SILICON TEENS, this dream of Daniel Miller became flesh and blood when he came across a young quartet from Basildon called DEPECHE MODE. Signing on a handshake 50/50 deal to his Mute Records, the group became a chart success. Despite other great songs like 'Puppets' and 'Tora! Tora! Tora!', the group fragmented on the release of their 1981 debut album 'Speak & Spell'. The remaining trio of Andy Fletcher, Dave Gahan and Martin Gore recruited Alan Wilder, while Vince Clarke formed YAZOO with Alison Moyet.
'Speak & Spell' is still available via Mute Records
http://www.depechemode.com/
DRAMATIS For Future Reference
Following the 'retirement' of Gary Numan with his spectacular farewell shows at Wembley Arena in April 1981, four of his erstwhile backing band became DRAMATIS. RRussell Bell, Denis Haines, Chris Payne and Ced Sharpley had been instrumental in the success of Numan's powerful live presentation and their only album showcased the band's virtuoso abilities. While the use of four different lead vocalists (including Numan himself on the superb 'Love Needs No Disguise') confused the continuity of the album, instrumentally, there was much to enjoy.
Originally released by Rocket Records, currently unavailable
http://www.numanme.co.uk/numanme/Dramatis.htm
DURAN DURAN Duran Duran
It would be fair to say that the classic line-up of Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor and Andy Taylor took the arty poise of JAPAN and toned down their androgynous outré to make it more accessible But the enduring appeal of DURAN DURAN is great timeless pop songs and that was apparent on the self-titled debut album which at times sounded like an electronic band with a heavy metal guitarist bolted on, especially on 'Careless Memories' and 'Friends Of Mine'. But most will just remember the two hits 'Planet Earth' and 'Girls on Film'.
'Duran Duran' is still available via EMI Records
http://www.duranduran.com/
JOHN FOXX The Garden
Thawing considerably following the release of the acclaimed 'Metamatic', John Foxx admitted he had been "reading too much JG Ballard". Exploring beautiful Italian gardens and taking on a more foppish appearance, his new mood was reflected in his music. 'The Garden' album featured acoustic guitar and piano as showcased in the Linn Drum driven single 'Europe After The Rain'. With choral experiments like 'Pater Noster', a return to art rock on 'Walk Away' and the more pastoral climes of the lengthy title track, Foxx had now achieved his system of romance.
'The Garden' is still available via Edsel Records
http://www.metamatic.com/
HEAVEN 17 Penthouse & Pavement
Fronted by the cool persona of vocalist Glenn Gregory, HEAVEN 17's debut 'Penthouse & Pavement' was a landmark achievement, combining electronics with pop hooks and disco sounds while adding witty social and political commentary, taking in yuppie aspiration and mutually assured destruction. The first 'Pavement' side was a showcase of hybrid funk driven embellished by the guitar and bass of John Wilson. The second 'Penthouse' side was like an extension of THE HUMAN LEAGUE's 'Travelogue', Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh's swansong with the band.
'Penthouse & Pavement' is still available via Virgin Records
http://www.heaven17.com/
THE HUMAN LEAGUE Dare
After Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh left to form HEAVEN 17, vocalist Philip Oakey and Adrian Wright recruited Susanne Sulley, Joanne Catherall, Jo Callis and Ian Burden to record 'Dare' under the production helm of Martin Rushent. Like KRAFTWERK meeting ABBA, the dreamboat collection of worldwide hits like 'Love Action' and 'Don't You Want Me?' had a marvellous supporting cast in 'The Things That Dreams Are Made Of', 'I Am The Law', 'Seconds' and 'Darkness'. Only the Linn Drum rework of 'The Sound Of The Crowd' blotted the album's near perfection.
'Dare' is still available via Virgin Records
http://www.thehumanleague.co.uk/
JAPAN Tin Drum
JAPAN took the influences of the Far East even further with the Chinese flavoured 'Tin Drum'. A much more minimal album than its predecessor 'Gentlemen Take Polaroids', there was hardly any guitar while the synths used were restricted to an Oberheim OBX, Prophet 5 and occasionally the Roland System 700. David Sylvian's lyrical themes of 'Tin Drum' flirted with Chinese Communism as Brian Eno had done on 'Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy), a point highlighted by the pentatonic polyrhythmic single 'Visions Of China' and its less frantic sister song 'Cantonese Boy'.
'Tin Drum' is still available via Virgin Records
http://www.nightporter.co.uk/
JEAN-MICHEL JARRE Magnetic Fields
With his synthesized symphonies, Jean-Michel Jarre helped popularise the sound of electronic music. 'Magnetic Fields' was his first long player to utilise the Fairlight CMI which allowed him to absorb some musique concrete ideas such as water splashing and hydraulic train doors into his compositions. Featuring the klanky Korg Rhythm KR55, it was a much more percussive album than 'Oxygène' and 'Equinoxe' had been, complementing the metallic textures that featured. However, 'The Last Rumba' confused some who considered the home organ closer incongruous.
'Magnetic Fields' is still available via Sony Music
http://jeanmicheljarre.com/
JON & VANGELIS The Friends Of Mr Cairo
Having scored an unexpected UK hit with the sonic beauty of 'I Hear You Now', Jon Anderson and Evangelos Odysseas Papathanassiou presented a second album in 'The Friends Of Mr Cairo'. Featuring 'State Of Independence' which was to become a hit for Donna Summer, the album was laced with spiritual overtones over symphonic synths, cinematic piano and dialogue samples from films. However, the album is now best known for the single 'I'll Find My Way Home' which had not been included on the original tracklisting.
'The Friends Of Mr Cairo' is still available via Polydor Records
https://www.jonanderson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/VangelisOfficial/
KRAFTWERK Computer World
'Computer World' could be considered one of the most prophetic albums of its time. KRAFTWERK forsaw the cultural impact of internet dating on 'Computer Love', but the title track highlighted the more sinister implications of surveillance by "Interpol and Deutsche Bank, FBI and Scotland Yard" with the consequences of its prophecy still very relevant discussion points today. But the dynamic rhythmic template of 'Numbers' was to have a major impact on Urban America as it was mutated into hip-hop, rap and techno.
'Computer World' is still available via EMI Records
http://www.kraftwerk.com/
LANDSCAPE From The Tea Rooms Of Mars To The Hell-holes Of Uranus
Jazz fusion combo LANDSCAPE were led by producer Richard James Burgess who co-designed the Simmons SDSV with Dave Simmons as the first standalone electronic drum kit, with circuitry based on the ARP 2600. Using a Lyricon, the first wind-controlled synth played by John Waters as its lead hook, 'Einstein A-Go-Go' was a fabulously cartoon-like tune about nuclear weapons falling into the hands of theocratic dictators and religious extremists! Meanwhile, 'European Man' predated EDM by having the phrase "electronic dance music" emblazoned on its single sleeve.
'From The Tea Rooms Of Mars To The Hell-holes Of Uranus' is still available via Cherry Red Records
https://twitter.com/Landscape_band
NEW ORDER Movement
Rising from the ashes of JOY DIVISION and reconvening in late 1980, Peter Hook, Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris chose the name NEW ORDER as a symbol of their fresh start and after deciding against recruiting a new vocalist, Morris' girlfriend and later wife, Gillian Gilbert was recruited. Despite Martin Hannett still producing, recording sessions were fraught although synths were taking greater prominence while Morris used a Doctor Rhythm DR55 drum machine on 'Truth' and 'Doubts Even Here'. 'Movement' may not have been a great debut album, but it was an important one.
'Movement' is still available via Rhino
http://www.neworder.com/
GARY NUMAN Dance
Following his much-publicised retirement from live performance, the last thing Numanoids expected from their hero was an understated Brian Eno homage. At nearly an hour's playing time, 'Dance' outstayed its welcome and despite the title, these were mostly downtempo pieces with 'Slowcar To China' and 'Cry The Clock Said' stretching to 10 minutes. Much was made of JAPAN's Mick Karn playing fretless bass although he was only on five of the eleven tracks. It was the wrong album at the wrong time but in 'A Subway Called You' and 'Crash', there were some great moments.
'Dance' is still available via Beggars Banquet Records
https://garynuman.com/
OMD Architecture & Morality
"I think 'Architecture & Morality' was a complete album, it was just so whole" said Paul Humphreys to The Electricity Club in 2010. The big booming ambience of the album next to big blocks of Mellotron choir gave OMD their masterpiece, tinged more with the spectre of LA DÜSSELDORF rather than KRAFTWERK. Featuring two spirited songs about 'Joan Of Arc', these were to become another pair of UK Top 5 hits with the 'Maid of Orleans' variant also becoming 1982's biggest selling single in West Germany.
'Architecture & Morality' is still available via Virgin Records
http://www.omd.uk.com/
SIMPLE MINDS Sons & Fascination / Sister Feelings Call
A generally overlooked 'double' opus, 'Sons & Fascination / Sister Feelings Call' exploited the KRAFTWERK, NEU! and LA DÜSSELDORF influences of SIMPLE MINDS to the full, under the production auspices of Steve Hillage. From the singles 'The American' and 'Love Song' to the mighty instrumental 'Theme For Great Cities' and the unsettling dentist drill menace of '70 Cities As Love Brings The Fall', with basslines articulating alongside synths and guitars layered in effects that when harmonised together were almost as one, this was SIMPLE MINDS at close to their very best.
'Sons & Fascination / Sister Feelings Call' is still available via Virgin Records
https://www.simpleminds.com/
SOFT CELL Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
In their cover of Northern Soul favourite 'Tainted Love', SOFT CELL provided the first true Synth Britannia crossover record. Possibly one of the best albums of 1981, 'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret' captured the edginess of minimal synth arrangements while married to an actual tune. At the time, art school boys Marc Almond and Dave Ball were rated higher than DEPECHE MODE. But with the follow-up success of the Top5 singles 'Bedsitter' and 'Say Hello Wave Goodbye', the pair became reluctant popstars, chased around by both teenagers and paparazzi.
'Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret' is still available via Mercury Records
https://www.softcell.co.uk/
TELEX  Sex
'Sex' was Belgian trio TELEX's third album and a collaboration with SPARKS that saw the Mael bothers contribute lyrics to all nine tracks. Experiments in swing on 'Sigmund Freud's Party' displayed a sophisticated vintage musicality and 'Haven't We Met Somewhere Before?' was the hit single that never was. Meanwhile, like KRAFTWERK meeting YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA, 'Brainwash' was quite obviously the blueprint for LCD SOUNDSYSTEM's 'Get Innocuous!'. However, the tracklisting was considerably revamped for the UK release in 1982 as 'Birds & Bees'.
'Sex' was released by Ariola, currently unavailable
https://www.facebook.com/TELEX-312492439327342
ULTRAVOX Rage In Eden
'Rage in Eden' began with the optimistic spark of 'The Voice' but it was something of a paranoia ridden affair having been created from the bottom up at Conny Plank's remote countryside studio near Cologne. There was synthetic bass power on tracks like 'The Thin Wall', 'We Stand Alone' and 'I Remember (Death In The Afternoon)', but there was also the tape experimentation of the title track which used the chorus of 'I Remember' played backwards to give an eerie Arabic toned "noonretfa eht ni htaed… rebmemer i ho" vocal effect.
'Rage In Eden' is still available via EMI Records
http://www.ultravox.org.uk/
YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA BGM
'BGM', the third full length album from YELLOW MAGIC ORCHESTRA was the first recording to feature the now iconic Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer and was also made using a digital 3M 32-track machine. Following the technopop of the self-titled debut and 'Solid State Survivor' albums, 'BGM' included reworked pieces such as 'Loom' and '1000 Knives'. The best song 'Camouflage' was a curious beat laden blend of Eastern pentatonics and Western metallics from which the German synth band CAMOUFLAGE took their name.
'BGM' is still available via Sony Music
http://www.ymo.org/
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GEX 5C-i Official Patch Released! @ 03-11-14
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With the amount of work it is taking to set these weapons up to use animations, it would be a huge step backward to create a separate patch that keeps the weapons more like they were in the original game. It's more than just the weapon model, but the functions and gun setup in the 39850 index file, Simulant usage and preferences, as well as other hardcoded ID's. I would need to change everything back to how it was in patch 5-i, just for a handful of purists who don't like too much change.
Besides, once you've actually taken the updated weapons out for a spin, I think you'll really like them. Even SubDrag, who had his own reservations on some of these changes, will say how weird it feels to use an unmodified GoldenEye gun and not have it use a new reloading animation. It's very out of place. It's more so seeing two hands on weapons you're so used to seeing without any hands that takes a little longer to warm up to. Little changes, big impact!
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Oh great, thanks for making me want to play it even more........jerk
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With all these AAA titles coming out and all the media hype built around them i think im still more hyped for This next release, Looking Great Guys!
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It's more so seeing two hands on weapons you're so used to seeing without any hands that takes a little longer to warm up to. Little changes, big impact!
I'm confident that I'm used to it already
It's so much better.
zoinkity
No more flipping back and forth to quick reload, eh?
If anyone were that gung-ho about no animations they could write it out. In the end it has to be the patch you want, not everyone else.
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Yeah, if you know what you're doing, it wouldn't be hard to kill the animations used by weapons for reloading or special firing styles. I've even thought about doing it for Perfect Dark, but didn't know as much then as we do now.
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Any updates to Goldeneye X to report, please?
And in a couple of months it'll be a year since the last releases, so....
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GumGum Named to Inc. Magazine Best Workplaces for 2020 List
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SANTA MONICA, Cali.–– GumGum, Inc., an artificial intelligence company specializing in solutions for advertising and media, has been named to Inc. magazine's annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2020. Hitting newsstands May 12 in the May/June 2020 issue, and as part of a prominent Inc.com feature, the list is the result of a wide-ranging and comprehensive measurement of private American companies that have created exceptional workplaces through vibrant cultures, deep employee engagement, and stellar benefits.
Collecting data from more than 3,000 submissions, Inc. singled out 395 finalists for this year's list. Each nominated company took part in an employee survey, conducted by Quantum Workplace, on topics including trust, management effectiveness, perks, and confidence in the future. Inc. gathered, analyzed, and audited the data. Then we ranked all the employers using a composite score of survey results. This year, 73.5 percent of surveyed employees were engaged by their work.
The strongest engagement scores came from companies that prioritize the most human elements of work. These companies are leading the way in employee recognition, performance management, and diversity. It is a different playbook from a decade ago, when too many firms used the same template: free food, open work environments, and artifacts of "fun."
"We have placed tremendous emphasis on developing an employee experience defined by autonomy, collaboration, opportunity, challenge, risk-taking, authenticity, creativity, thoughtfulness, adaptability, education, and work-life balance," said GumGum CEO Phil Schraeder. "It is an honor to be recognized for the success of that effort by not only Inc. but by all the amazing GumGum team members whose feedback contributed to this recognition."
"Building a great corporate culture comes only from strong leadership," explained Inc. magazine editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk. "The companies on Inc.'s Best Workplaces list are setting an example that the whole country can learn from, especially now, when company culture is more important to the workforce than ever."
About GumGum:
GumGum is an artificial intelligence company with a focus on computer vision and natural language processing. Our mission is to solve hard problems across media by teaching machines to understand the world. Since 2008, the company has applied its patented capabilities to serving media-related industries, including advertising and professional sports. For more information, please visit gumgum.com
About Inc. Media
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About Quantum Workplace
Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.
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Florida Southern earns 134-71 win against Nova Southeastern
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Behind three wins by sophomore Alli Crenshaw, two by sophomore Kelsey Gouge, and two relay wins that featured sophomore Lauren Reynolds, No. 4 Florida Southern defeated No. 15 Nova Southeastern 134-71 in its final home meet of the season.
The only swimmer who kept Florida Southern from sweeping the meet was Lauren Chapple, who gave the Sharks (4-2) both of their wins. Chapple won the 200-yard IM and the 200-yard butterfly back-to-back in the middle of the meet, but otherwise, it was all Florida Southern, which improved to 5-1 in dual meets this season.
The Moccasins took the day's first race, the 400-yard medley relay, with Reynolds, Gouge, and freshmen Alex Ballard and Cassie Ley winning by more than six seconds. Crenshaw then posted back-to-back wins in the 1,000-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle before Gouge earned her first individual win in the 50-yard freestyle.
No. 1 Grand Valley State 178, No. 10 Wayne State 122
DETROIT -- Grand Valley State claimed a 178-122 victory.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- UC San Diego went 2-1 against a trio of opponents Saturday at the Hillman Aquatics Complex.
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