'Tis The Season To… Put Cats In Christmas Sweaters?
It looks like there is a new Festive trend on social media – dressing cats in Christmas sweaters.
Not that we're complaining with this hilarious selection of felines in knitwear!
This one looks unhappy not to have a Christmas Sweater!
Even Santa got in the act!
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If you have recently been pulled over due to a traffic violation, you will probably have a few questions about traffic tickets. Here is what you need to know, and how an experienced Rochester traffic ticket attorney can help you.
Questions About Traffic Tickets | Should I Hire an Attorney?
Many times, as an experienced Rochester traffic ticket lawyer, I am asked if it is worth hiring an attorney for a traffic ticket. Here are some potential benefits: an attorney can negotiate lesser charges and hiring an attorney for a traffic ticket allows you to skip the headache of going to court. Did you recently get a traffic violation or speeding ticket and don't know if you should hire an attorney? Contact our experienced Rochester traffic ticket lawyer for a free consultation.
Questions About Traffic Tickets | How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Attorney?
As an experienced Rochester traffic ticket attorney, I am often asked how much it costs to hire my services. Traffic tickets are charged at a small flat rate fee. The fee will depend on where the court is located, the actual charge, and if you received additional tickets. Did you just get a traffic ticket and want to know how much it costs to hire a lawyer? Contact our experienced Rochester traffic ticket attorney today for a free consultation.
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I frequently am asked if you need to go to court for a traffic violation or a speeding ticket. If you hire an attorney for a traffic ticket or speeding ticket, you will not have to attend court. An attorney can negotiate with the D.A. for a reduced or eliminated ticket.
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You are here: > Visit Our Library of Plays > Scripts by Age Group > Lower Grades > Relationships/Friendships
TWO DESERT TALES: THE MISSING CAMEL AND SENOR COYOTE AND MAMA RABBIT by Barbara Winther
Middle and Lower Grades; Missing Camel: 2 male, 1 female, and at least 5 male or female. 10 minutes. Senor Coyote and Mama Rabbit: 1 male, 1 female, and at least 5 male or female, 10 minutes. Thoughtful and interesting African and Mexican folktales set in the desert where humans and animals use their wit and wile to survive in harsh conditions.
THE BAKER'S NEIGHBOR Adapted by Adele Thane
Middle and Lower Grades; 4 male, 6 female, male and female extras; 15 minutes. Peruvian folktale in which a greedy baker tries to charge villagers for smelling the good smells of his bakery and a wise judge determines what a fair price should be.
OCTAVE by Kevin Stone
Lower Grades; 7 male or female; adults for narrator and piano player; 10 minutes.
Do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do! Here's a fun, easy way to teach children about the notes in a scale, major and minor chords, and the value of working together.
THE PICNIC PEACE by Jane Tesh
Lower Grades; 4 male, 1 female, as many male and female extras as desired for ants; contemporary; 10 minutes. Red ants and black ants fight over a picnic, only to discover that working together, sharing, and making friends are the most important morsels of all.
BIG CAT, LITTLE CAT, OLD MAN MONKEY by Gillian L. Plescia
Middle and Lower Grades; 5 female or male; 15 minutes. A charming Japanese folktale that explores the importance of friendship: how easy it is to lose a friend over a silly disagreement, and how important it is to work things out and share.
A TWIST OF FATE, Adapted by D. R. Andersen
Lower Grades; 3 male; 1 female; 5 male or female; as many male and female as desired for Guards and Citizens. 15 minutes.
Aesop's tale in which a slave's life is spared because of his kindness to a fearsome lion.
FIRE IN A PAPER by Loleta Hagy
Middle and Lower Grades; 6 male and female; 15 minutes.
Two new brides have to combine smart thinking and common sense in a test demanded by their mother-in-law. The two young women do what is asked of them, and more, setting the stage for a long life of family harmony.
ARMADILLO'S CHOICE by Pamela Love
Middle & Lower Grades: 6 actors: male/female; 10 minutes. Animals meet in the desert and learn to respect their differences, without asking each other to change the way they are.

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Woodbury, NY EW Howell Construction Group has completed Whisper Woods of Smithtown, the first New York project for Waltham, MA-based Benchmark Senior Living, a leading provider of senior living services in the northeast. The $25.5 million, 88,500 s/f community at 71 St. Johnland Rd. is now receiving residents.
Designed by Moseley Architects, Whisper Woods at Smithtown offers 130 beds for older adults who value their independence but need assistance with daily life activities such as medication management, bathing, dressing or transportation. It also provides residents with programs and experiences that promote purpose-filled interactions and positive engagement. Care is often personalized to meet the needs of each resident. A memory care community for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is also available.
As Whisper Woods at Smithtown neared completion and welcomed residents in June, EW Howell began construction on Benchmark's second New York assisted living facility. Situated on a parcel of land between Terrehans Ln. and Manetto Hill Rd., with access to the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway, the $22 million, 74,000 s/f project is expected to be completed in May 2019.


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FAANG geolocation
===

The two files provided in this directory automatically builds an interactive
map from a text file with the addresses of FAANG members:

* ```createFAANGmap.R``` is an executable **R** script (usable on Unix-like OS);

* ```createFAANGmap-sourcing.R``` has to be run from inside **R**.

See Section Usage for details.

# Basic description

The scripts proceed as follow:

1. They import the addresses and (optionally) the file which contains previously
processed data (as saved by a previous run of the script);

2. For the new institutes, they query Google (first by entire address, then by
city and country and finally by country - this last step is performed with
OpenStreetMap) to obtain city | country | latitude | longitude. This step can
take a while if a large number of new members have to be searched: to avoid
reject of the query by Google, the script includes a delay between each query
and is run until all queries have been answered by Google. It is therefore
essential that the current data are saved to avoid unnecessary queries.
*Note*: The first file has been processed in about 10 minutes.

3. The old data are updated with new members (former members that do not exist
in the current file are removed) and exported as a text file;

4. The map is created with leaflet and saved as an HTML file.

# Arguments

The scripts have several arguments (which have to be directly modified in the
file for ```createFAANGmap-sourcing.R``` and are passed as arguments when
running the script for ```createFAANGmap.R``` as described in section "Usage"):

* ```file``` or ```partner_file``` are the arguments for the name of the file
with all the current partners;

* ```old``` or ```former_file``` (optional) are the arguments for the name of
the file which contains previously processed data;

* ```res``` or ```res_file``` are the arguments for the name of the file where
to export (text format) the processed data with current partners;

* ```map``` or ```map_file``` are the arguments for the name of the file where
to save (html format) the interactive map.

# Usage

The file requires at least a proper [**R**](https://www.cran.r-project.org)
installation, as well as [pandoc](http://pandoc.org) and the following **R**
packages: RJSONIO, leaflet, htmlwidgets, htmltools, optparse (optparse is not
needed for ```createFAANGmap-sourcing.R```).

On Linux Ubuntu **R** can be installed as described in the first two boxes of
[this page](http://tuxette.nathalievilla.org/?p=1380) and pandoc is simply
installed with

```
sudo apt-get install pandoc
```

For every OS, the packages are installed by running the following command lines
within **R**:

```
install.packages(c("RJSONIO","leaflet","htmlwidgets", "htmltools", "optparse"))
```

### createFAANGmap.R

This script is a command line script which can be executed on Unix-like OS. It
is used with

```
./createFAANGmap.R -f "members_20151002.csv" -l "logo.png" -o "recordMembers.txt" -r "output.txt" -m "map.html"
```

Only the first two arguments are mandatory. If you have an error, you can alternatively try

```
Rscript createFAANGmap.R -f "members_20151002.csv" -l "logo.png" -o "recordMembers.txt" -r "output.txt" -m "map.html"
```

### createFAANGmap-sourcing.R

From inside **R** set the working directory (function ```setwd()```) to the
folder in which the script is saved and, after having updated the initialization
part of the script, run:
```
source("createFAANGmap-sourcing.R")
```

This solution is prefered if you are using Windows (even though I do not know
how certain parts of the script work on Windows, especially the parts related
to pandoc).

# Notes to improve the scripts

A few improvements could be obtained if:

* the original file contained the institution name (the popup could then
contain the institution name);

* data were directly obtained from the database (**R** can query very easily
MySQL databases for instance). In particular, this would prevent some
inconsistencies in the data (some rows did have four commas instead of three
because raw addresses themselves contained comma and where not delimited by
quotes).

I would adviced using a CRON task to automatically update the map. Its
integration on the website can be made using ```<iframe>```.

----

*A question? Do not hesitate to contact [tuxette](mailto:tuxette[AT]nathalievilla.org).*

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If you display a document in Print Preview in Windows XP, you see how your document will actually look when printed. Print Preview mode can save you the hassle of printing out documents that don't fit on the page, that have the wrong margins, that print landscape rather than portrait, and so on.
When you open a menu such as File in a Windows application, often only the most commonly used options are displayed. Print Preview might be one of those commands not immediately available. You can click the double-arrows at the bottom of the menu to display all choices or wait a few moments for the application to display all available commands.
While in Print Preview, use various buttons on the toolbar to modify the view (for example, zooming in or out, or displaying two or more pages instead of one).
Many Print Preview features allow you to simply click a previewed page to zoom in and click again to zoom out. A small magnifying glass icon usually tells you what the next click will do. If the icon has a plus symbol, it zooms in, and a minus symbol means that it zooms out.
Either Print or Close the Print Preview window.
If you want to print the document without changing any settings, click the Print button. If you want to close the Print Preview window, click the Close button in the upper-right corner.
To change document settings, such as margin or layout, before printing it, you typically choose File→Page Setup. Some Print Previews offer a Page Setup button to take you to the document settings before printing.


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DeVos, For-Profit Colleges, Harvard President : NPR Ed A potential weakening of campus civil rights enforcement, a big transition at Harvard and more in our weekly roundup.
nprEd
HOW LEARNING HAPPENS
DeVos Rolls Back For-Profit College Regs, Harvard's President To Step Down
June 17, 20176:01 AM ET
Anya Kamenetz
Kayla Lattimore
Julie Depenbrock
Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust poses for a portrait on campus in Cambridge, Mass. Faust has announced that she will step down next year. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe/Getty Images hide caption
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Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust poses for a portrait on campus in Cambridge, Mass. Faust has announced that she will step down next year.
It's the weekend, and that means our rollup of education news around the country — starting this week with some rollbacks.
Freeze of for-profit college regs
The U.S. Department of Education is rolling back two regulations introduced during the Obama administration and designed to protect students, especially those at for-profit colleges.
In a statement, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos said previous rulemaking "missed an opportunity to get it right. The result is a muddled process that's unfair to students and schools, and puts taxpayers on the hook for significant costs."
The first rule, "gainful employment," was announced two summers ago. Colleges and universities were to be evaluated based on how many graduates are able to pay back their loans. The logic being, if too many students end up with low incomes and high debt, the program is not offering good value for money. Programs that consistently failed the test were supposed to lose access to federal student-aid dollars. The Obama administration released the first data set in January, which found one in four courses of study reviewed either failing, or borderline. The vast majority were at for-profit colleges, yet as higher education scholar Robert Kelchen pointed out, a graduate theater program at Harvard also failed.
The second rule, "borrower defense to repayment," was supposed to go into effect on July 1. In part a reaction to the shutdown of large for-profits Corinthian and ITT Tech, it was meant to make it simpler for students at colleges found to be fraudulent to get their loans forgiven.
The regulatory clock will be reset on both rules, a process of hearings, public comment and negotiation that can take months. Some student advocates decried the news, while historically black colleges were among those that supported it.
Quiet rollback on civil rights efforts
According to an internal memo obtained by ProPublica, the Department of Education has loosened the requirements for campus investigations of civil rights violations and complaints related to sexual assault. Advocates fear the move will limit enforcement.
Candice Jackson, the acting assistant secretary for the Office of Civil Rights, wrote in the memo that the department, in an attempt to "clear case backlogs," will decide the scope of investigations on a "case by case basis" rather than "one size fits all." In particular, it will no longer automatically obtain three years of previous complaints and files to determine the context of a reported violation.
DeVos has also called for staff cuts to the civil rights division.
"At best, this administration believes that civil rights enforcement is superfluous and can be easily cut. At worst, it really is part of a systematic agenda to roll back civil rights," Vanita Gupta, the former acting head of the DOJ's civil rights division under President Barack Obama, told ProPublica.
The Department of Education did not respond to requests for comment.
The Office of Civil Rights has 335 open campus sexual assault investigations, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education.
DeVos addresses charter school leaders
Secretary DeVos came to the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools conference this week with a familiar message: "A system that denies parents the freedom to choose the education that best suits their children's individual and unique needs denies them a basic human right. It is un-American, and it is fundamentally unjust."
She praised charter schools, which are free to students, have open admissions, run independently of districts using taxpayer money, and are bound by federal and state accountability. She also praised private schools, which are generally none of the above.
Florida passes controversial education law; Texas to vote on 'bathroom bill' in July
Florida Gov. Rick Scott, a Republican, has signed a large and controversial education bill into law. HB 7069 allocates more money to charter schools: both local tax revenue and federal Title I funding intended for poor students. It also expands a homeschool scholarship program NPR Ed has covered. DeVos has repeatedly cited Florida as a national model for school choice.
In other state news, this summer, Texas will again try to pass a "bathroom bill," which would require transgender people to use the public restrooms that correspond with their biological sex instead of their gender identity. The bill failed during the regular legislative session, but Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, has now called for a special session and the bill is back on the agenda.
Harvard University president to step down
Harvard University announced this that its first woman president, Drew Gilpin Faust, will step down next year after 11 years, leaving behind a legacy of change. Faust was appointed in 2007 to succeed Lawrence H. Summers, who departed in a cloud of controversy after claiming that women are innately ill-equipped for math and science.
Faust was hailed for increasing diversity and inclusion efforts among students and faculty. Drawing in part on her background as a historian, she moved to publicly acknowledge Harvard's slaveowning past. She suffered criticism, however, for the poor financial performance of Harvard's endowment.


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Diana Shipping announces completion of OceanPal spin-off
2021 December 1 15:50
Diana Shipping Inc., a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of dry bulk vessels, has completed the spin-off of its wholly-owned subsidiary, OceanPal Inc., effective November 29, 2021, according to the company's release. The Company's shareholders received one OceanPal Inc. share for every 10 shares of Diana Shipping Inc. held on the record date of November 3, 2021. To the extent the distribution would have resulted in any shareholder owning a fractional share of OceanPal Inc., such fractional share was rounded up to the next whole number of shares.
Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership of dry bulk vessels. The Company's vessels are employed primarily on medium to long-term time charters and transport a range of dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.
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Sports News Fri, 19 Jan 2018
David Accam joins Philadelphia Union
The Chicago Fire have traded David Accam to the Philadelphia Union in a major trade at the MLS SuperDraft, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the move.
The Fire will receive in excess of $1 million in allocation money split between general and targeted allocation funds, sources said.
Accam has scored 33 goals with 15 assists in the past three seasons in MLS. The 27-year-old Ghanaian winger is coming off of a career year in which he scored 14 goals with eight assists.
The Fire had been nearing a new deal with Accam, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
Accam gives Philadelphia one of its first major moves in this offseason and immediately upgrades the Union's attacking corps. Philadelphia has needed more attacking talent in recent years. American forward CJ Sapong scored 16 goals last season, but no other Union player had more than seven goals.
The move comes as somewhat of a shock for Chicago, which loses one of its most dangerous attacking players. The Fire do have MLS Golden Boot winner Nemanja Nikolic up top. Nikolic scored 24 goals last season in his first year in MLS.
Source: Kwese.espn.com


Details for Mario Kart DS/WII- Rainbow Road.
SM64 Textures - Mario Kart DS/WII- Rainbow Road.
File Name: Mario Kart DS/WII- Rainbow Road.
Description: These are textures from Rainbow Road in MKWII and DS. credit if used!


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Q: Rainbow-Colored Circular Lines on screen: Late 2012 MacBook Pro MY ISSUE:
As the title reads, My MacBook pro, which can be seen here:
 is displaying a Rainbow-Colored circle that looks like something out of an Alien movie. Previous to this, I received a triple beep code associated with RAM issues. Other things to note: The battery was recently replaced and the screen is confirmed to have no issues. That's pretty much it. I have my thoughts on what the issue might be but decided to see if this is a common occurrence or if anyone had any experience dealing with something like this. I look forward to your commentary!

A: Ive never seen a failure like that.  It looks like the GPU is failing, but Ive only ever seen vertical lines for that.  I would take it to Apple if it might be eligible for an extended warranty fix, but I wouldnt hold my breath.  They will most likely tell you to replace the entire machine.  You can try taking it to a reputable 3rd party repair company and see what they can do with it.

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text:
export default function CourierFetchRequestStatus() {
  return {
    ABORTED: { CourierFetchRequestStatus: 'aborted' },
    DUPLICATE: { CourierFetchRequestStatus: 'duplicate' },
    INCOMPLETE: { CourierFetchRequestStatus: 'incomplete' }
  };
}


text:
<?php

namespace LiveData\Bundle\ShopBundle\Controller;

use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Request;
use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Controller\Controller;
use Sensio\Bundle\FrameworkExtraBundle\Configuration\Method;
use Sensio\Bundle\FrameworkExtraBundle\Configuration\Route;
use Sensio\Bundle\FrameworkExtraBundle\Configuration\Template;
use LiveData\Bundle\ShopBundle\Entity\City;
use LiveData\Bundle\ShopBundle\Form\CityType;

/**
 * City controller.
 *
 * @Route("/city")
 */
class CityController extends Controller
{

    /**
     * Lists all City entities.
     *
     * @Route("/", name="city")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function indexAction()
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entities = $em->getRepository('LiveDataShopBundle:City')->findAllQuery();

        // Creating a pagination.
        $paginator  = $this->get('knp_paginator');
        $pagination = $paginator->paginate(
            $entities,
            $this->get('request')->query->get('page', 1),
            50
        );

        return array(
            'pagination' => $pagination
        );
    }
    /**
     * Creates a new City entity.
     *
     * @Route("/", name="city_create")
     * @Method("POST")
     * @Template("LiveDataShopBundle:City:new.html.twig")
     */
    public function createAction(Request $request)
    {
        $entity = new City();
        $form = $this->createCreateForm($entity);
        $form->handleRequest($request);

        if ($form->isValid()) {
            $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();
            $em->persist($entity);
            $em->flush();

            return $this->redirect($this->generateUrl('city_show', array('id' => $entity->getId())));
        }

        return array(
            'entity' => $entity,
            'form'   => $form->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
    * Creates a form to create a City entity.
    *
    * @param City $entity The entity
    *
    * @return \Symfony\Component\Form\Form The form
    */
    private function createCreateForm(City $entity)
    {
        $form = $this->createForm(new CityType(), $entity, array(
            'action' => $this->generateUrl('city_create'),
            'method' => 'POST',
        ));

        $form->add('submit', 'submit', array('label' => 'Create'));

        return $form;
    }

    /**
     * Displays a form to create a new City entity.
     *
     * @Route("/new", name="city_new")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function newAction()
    {
        $entity = new City();
        $form   = $this->createCreateForm($entity);

        return array(
            'entity' => $entity,
            'form'   => $form->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
     * Finds and displays a City entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}", name="city_show")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function showAction($id)
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entity = $em->getRepository('LiveDataShopBundle:City')->find($id);

        if (!$entity) {
            throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find City entity.');
        }

        $deleteForm = $this->createDeleteForm($id);

        return array(
            'entity'      => $entity,
            'delete_form' => $deleteForm->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
     * Displays a form to edit an existing City entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}/edit", name="city_edit")
     * @Method("GET")
     * @Template()
     */
    public function editAction($id)
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entity = $em->getRepository('LiveDataShopBundle:City')->find($id);

        if (!$entity) {
            throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find City entity.');
        }

        $editForm = $this->createEditForm($entity);
        $deleteForm = $this->createDeleteForm($id);

        return array(
            'entity'      => $entity,
            'edit_form'   => $editForm->createView(),
            'delete_form' => $deleteForm->createView(),
        );
    }

    /**
    * Creates a form to edit a City entity.
    *
    * @param City $entity The entity
    *
    * @return \Symfony\Component\Form\Form The form
    */
    private function createEditForm(City $entity)
    {
        $form = $this->createForm(new CityType(), $entity, array(
            'action' => $this->generateUrl('city_update', array('id' => $entity->getId())),
            'method' => 'PUT',
        ));

        $form->add('submit', 'submit', array('label' => 'Update'));

        return $form;
    }
    /**
     * Edits an existing City entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}", name="city_update")
     * @Method("PUT")
     * @Template("LiveDataShopBundle:City:edit.html.twig")
     */
    public function updateAction(Request $request, $id)
    {
        $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();

        $entity = $em->getRepository('LiveDataShopBundle:City')->find($id);

        if (!$entity) {
            throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find City entity.');
        }

        $deleteForm = $this->createDeleteForm($id);
        $editForm = $this->createEditForm($entity);
        $editForm->handleRequest($request);

        if ($editForm->isValid()) {
            $em->flush();

            return $this->redirect($this->generateUrl('city_edit', array('id' => $id)));
        }

        return array(
            'entity'      => $entity,
            'edit_form'   => $editForm->createView(),
            'delete_form' => $deleteForm->createView(),
        );
    }
    /**
     * Deletes a City entity.
     *
     * @Route("/{id}", name="city_delete")
     * @Method("DELETE")
     */
    public function deleteAction(Request $request, $id)
    {
        $form = $this->createDeleteForm($id);
        $form->handleRequest($request);

        if ($form->isValid()) {
            $em = $this->getDoctrine()->getManager();
            $entity = $em->getRepository('LiveDataShopBundle:City')->find($id);

            if (!$entity) {
                throw $this->createNotFoundException('Unable to find City entity.');
            }

            $em->remove($entity);
            $em->flush();
        }

        return $this->redirect($this->generateUrl('city'));
    }

    /**
     * Creates a form to delete a City entity by id.
     *
     * @param mixed $id The entity id
     *
     * @return \Symfony\Component\Form\Form The form
     */
    private function createDeleteForm($id)
    {
        return $this->createFormBuilder()
            ->setAction($this->generateUrl('city_delete', array('id' => $id)))
            ->setMethod('DELETE')
            ->add('submit', 'submit', array('label' => 'Delete'))
            ->getForm()
        ;
    }
}


If you listen to 100.3 RJFM long enough, chances are, you've heard a song sung by Billy Joe Royal back in '65 called "Down in the Boondocks." The more astute ones will know that the term derives from the Filipino word "bundok." It obviously means mountain, but in the US, the context is uncivilized flatlands or rural areas.
The term has certainly come full circle as Isuzu has named their latest special edition Global D-Max such. Whether they named it after the mountain or the flatlands is certainly our guess but either way, it's clearly targeted to rural consumers.
Kidding aside, it seems only apt that Isuzu create a special edition geared toward their largest market. It's no coincidence the special edition was initially made available in the Visayas and Mindanao for customers that demand more than simple stock offerings.
So on to the vehicle. In no subtle way, the name itself taunts you to take it precisely there. Right off the bat, the unusual touches are very apparent as my unit came in a unique forest green and grey two tone paint job. A new mesh grille distinguishes the front. A gigantic "Boondock 4x4" sticker is emblazoned on the side of the bed, reminding you it's no ordinary D-Max. Finally, larger Bridgestone Dueler tires give it a towering 235mm of ground clearance. This all adds up to provide steep approach angles on both front and rear that allow the Boondock to scale up steep slopes or lean on its side up to 48 degrees.
Of course, the inside has been given the opposite treatment. The tougher truck is much more civil inside. Much of the D-Max's interior will seem familiar like the plush fabric seats, round air con dials and dual power outlets. The Pioneer head unit plays MP3 CD's with an auxiliary USB slot hidden in the dash and sound is channeled through six speakers. Optitron illumination brightens the three massive dials while the rightmost now has a new digital read out for instant fuel economy, average fuel economy, range and trip distance digits. The center dash is now crowned by a set of Roll Pitch and Voltage meters. Don't rely on it though as just flooring the throttle will affect the pitch readout. Power everything is standard fare. Additional convenience features include the much needed rear parking sensors to compensate for the rear blind spots. Safety hasn't been forgotten either with dual airbags and ABS as standard.
Underneath the hood lies the i-TEQ 3.0 liter common-rail direct injection diesel engine of the Alterra, granting the D-Max 146 hp now and a more massive 217 lb-ft of torque. Unfortunately, the Boondock is only available as a 5-speed manual.
Despite that, it's still a breeze to drive with more than enough torque to start the car rolling on second gear or even third. The stick itself is a pleasure to hold, lovingly covered in stitched leather, feeling like a baseball and standing at just the right height.
The Boondock handles similarly to the mid and base models on city roads - suitable enough for city roads but with better body roll control than the softer sprung pick-up competitors. There's lots of torque early on that can be a challenge to reign in for a smooth ride. The larger tires soften the ride up but by only a notch. It's still harsh for those that aren't used to pickups. Yet load up the truck bed and the ride begins to smoothen out.
Off road, of course, is where it truly shines as the knobbier tires and higher clearance will take on any trail with ease. Buttons just above the stereo make the shift from 2H to 4L that much easier. You can quickly shift from 2H to 4H and back while rolling whereas 4H will require you to stop the car and leave it in neutral like conventional systems.
In all honesty, I tried my best to get better fuel economy results than an average of 8.6 km/L in the city, according to the computer, but the D-Max's power was much too tempting to refuse. And while I may be a city-slicker, concrete loving and true, there's no better confidence inspiring feeling than riding a pick-up that can take on the very worst of the provinces and the very worst of the city with much less difficulty. For all you pick-ups fans, that same feeling can be had for a very tempting PhP1,295,000 which is a price far lower than majority of its rivals.
Indeed, the D-Max may seem a bit dated compared to its rivals as it's only recently adapted common rail turbo diesel power and the body and interior haven't changed much since the Global D-Max was first released. At least the cool new toys will keep it competitive as some high tech kit is something its rivals lack. There's no question about its tough truck reputation, but the superficial changes might not be enough. It will be best enjoyed by fans of the brand, but certainly won't attract newer ones especially when it comes to the style, capacity and power of newer rivals.
As for the name, perhaps Boondock alludes to the hospitality of its people you encounter after the surmounting the unforgiving terrain. It's a valiant effort from Isuzu, but like its name, the vehicle needs to catch up with the times in the areas that truly matter.
The sun is out. The top is down. The wind is in my hair. I blip the throttle, rowing down two gears as the engine's roar fills the hills as I carve my way through these glorious mountain roads.
For some time, the Mitsubishi Lancer was considered as a mere option to such compact car benchmarks as the Honda Civic and the Toyota Corolla.


Was Infinity Ward Being Unprofessional When They Failed To Condemn Modding?
Loud Mouthed Gamers: "Last night, on Twitter, there was a bit of backlash on Infinity Ward for their comment on modding."
-_- there is nothing wrong with modding, there is a time and place for it.
anyone gaming on PC in early to mid 2000's knows how great games like Unreal 2k4 and counter strike (source specifically for myself) are with mods.
people who cheat using mods are another topic, but modding itself isnt bad.
IW is afraid that the fans might come up with something better and prove that they have run out of ideas.


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The downward shortwave radiation (DSR) product is an estimate of the total amount of shortwave radiation (both direct and diffuse) that reaches the Earth's surface. The product algorithm uses spectral channels in both the visible and the infrared in addition to data regarding albedo and atmospheric composition to compute the downward shortwave radiation at the Earth's surface. DSR has many applications both in the general and applied sciences. As one of the components of the surface energy budget, it is necessary for climate studies. Used together with cloud and aerosol properties it provides estimates of cloud and aerosol effects (forcing). It is also used in surface energy budget models, land surface assimilation models such as those used at NOAA NCEP, NASA LDAS, and ocean assimilation models either as an input (providing observationally-based forcing term), or as an independent data source to evaluate model performance. DSR data are also employed in estimating heat flux components over the coastal ocean to drive ocean circulation models. In agriculture, DSR is used as input in crop modeling. In hydrology, it is used in watershed and run-off analysis, which is important for determining flood risks and dam monitoring. The solar energy industry also needs estimates of DSR for both real-time and short-term forecasts for building energy usage modeling and optimization. Since high irradiance values result in surface drying, DSR is also used in monitoring fire risk.


Orange County is ready to throw down with its neighbors from Los Angeles and San Diego counties in a friendly competition of roller derby Saturday night in Huntington Beach.
Two teams from the OC Roller Girls league — Blockwork Orange and the Rolling Knockouts — will take on the San Fernando Valley Like OMGs and Oceanside's Hidden City Derby Girls at The Rink, at 5555 McFadden Ave.
Admission for the event is $13 at the door. The first bout between Blockwork Orange and Like OMGs starts at 6 p.m.
OC Roller Girls spokeswoman Molly Rinkwall said the teams are playing for bragging rights and to have fun. Food trucks will be available and a live band will play during halftime.


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Liberian '80s duo Zack and Geebah reunites
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President Launches 10-Year Educational Plan
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Liberia native Captain George Jones fulfills dream of retiring as a commissioned officer
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God Wants Followers To Buy Televangelist $54 Million Private Jet, Says Televangelist
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2 women taking selfies struck by lightning in Germany
Two young women suffered serious injuries after lightning struck them while they were taking selfies in western Germany, officials said Monday. A spokesman for Bochum police said first responders found the 23 and 21-year-old women lying on the ground with their clothing torn in the city's Wattenscheid district on Sunday evening. Paramedics had to resuscitate the 23-year-old and she remains in intensive care with life-threatening injuries, Bochum police spokesman Volker Schuette said. The younger woman told police the last thing she remembered was walking with her friend on a footpath and recording each other with their smartphones, Schuette told The Associated Press. "Clearly they were surprised by the storm," he said. The 21-year-old was also hospitalized, but her life is not thought to be endangered. Western Europe has experienced heavy storms in recent days, following an unusually long stretch of very warm weather this month. Flash floods as high as 1.
Nigerian Pastor Arrested in Liberia for US$250,000 counterfeits
Po lice authorities in Monrovia say they have arrested a Nigerian Pastor, named Amos John Iledare of the Testimony Church of God off the Robertsfield Highway for allegedly dumping US$250,000 counterfeit money on the Liberian market. Pastor Iledare was arrested along with two forest bureaus operators. Police Inspector General Col. Patrick Sudue told local journalists Monday May 29 that the amount was dumped on the Liberian market in February, this year allegedly by Pastor Iledare who apparently doubles as a businessman. Col. Sudue said out of the total US$250,000, police have been able to confiscate only US$12,700, leaving the rest which appear 90% real in circulation. "Ladies and gentlemen of the press, if I display this money to you, you will not believe it. There's no distinction from that of the actual United States banknotes. Texture is almost the same, the money is like almost 90 percent real," says Col. Sudue. He says the images on the counter
Tim Weah scores as US beats Bolivia 3-0
Josh Sargent scored in his American debut, fellow 18-year-old Tim Weah added a goal in his second international match and a young United States team beat Bolivia 3-0 in an exhibition Monday night. Walker Zimmerman put the Americans ahead in the 37th minute and Sargent doubled the lead in the 52nd. Weah, the son of former FIFA Player of the Year and current Liberia president George Weah, scored in the 59th. Weah, born on Feb. 22, 2000, became the fourth-youngest American to score when he displaced Sargent, who was born two days earlier. Sargent's goal was particularly memorable — with his back to the goal, he intercepted a pass over his head from the goalkeeper, played the ball to himself and put it in the net with a strong right-footed shot from about 11 yards. With no World Cup to play for, interim U.S. coach Dave Sarachan went with youth. He gave six players their debuts, raising the total to 15 in four matches since the Americans were eliminated in qualifying. Def
Meet Danielle A. Urey LoneStar/MTN Youngest and First Female Board Chairman
Lonestar Cell MTN has named Ms. Danielle A. Urey, Lonestar Cell MTN newest Board Chairman is youngest, and first female Chairman of its Board of Directors. This historic decision was reached through a unanimous vote by MTN Group and the Liberian partners. MTN Group is a leading mobile telecommunications operator with presence in 21 countries in Africa and the Middle East. She is the youngest female Chairperson in the history of MTN. Ms. Urey comes to this crucial position highly prepared. She holds a BBA in Finance and a BBA in Business Administration from the University of San Diego in California, U.S.A. She also holds a master's degree in Energy, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School in London, UK. And another master's degree in Management of Projects from the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. She has built an impressive professional footprint working across several industries, beginning in 2007 in San Diego as a Finance Intern with Washingt
History of 'OAU, Welcome to Liberia' and the 33 Million Price Tag on Unity Conference Center
President Tolbert ordered the Unity Conference Center to be built at a cost of $33 million, adjacent to the multi-storied Hotel Africa and fifty-one beach villas (one for each visiting African head of state) for an additional $36 million. Former President Johnson-Sirleaf states that the OAU was not held in high esteem by ordinary Liberians, who instead conceptualized the organization as an all-male dictator's club dedicated to showcasing political power, demagoguery, and rubbing shoulders while attending cocktail parties, without positively impacting the local political environment in any appreciable way. The singular hit song produced by the Liberian Dream Afro-Disco Band was the song "OAU, Welcome to Liberia" (1979). This piece was recorded at the Ambassador Studio in Kumasi, Ghana, as a prelude to Liberia's hosting of the 16th annual 1979 Organization of African Unity (OAU) confab. These ostentatious "white elephant" construction projects were widely criticized at t
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ESPN created Bet & Cris, two humerous, puppets that provided information on the best matches of the day. All with the support of ESPN's stats & info group.
During every World Cup Match Day, a one minute Vignette was produced where Bet & Cris informed the fans which team was favored to win the match.


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Title of Work: Aura
Design specialization: Media Artist
Education: PhD Fine Arts (Massey University)
Dr. Dan James (aka Dan Untitled) is an artist and curator based in Wellington. He holds a doctorate in Fine Arts, specialising in mashup performance.
Dan's eclectic work traverses performance, video, audio, web-based media and robotics. His work has been presented in contexts including Goldsmiths College, the Museum of Modern Art Oxford, Open University of Catalonia, and the 48 Stunden Neukölln Arts Festival.
Dan was a regular DJ on the weekly Messed Up show on Radioactive.fm for three years and he ran the visual crew for the Noir Desir dance parties, known in part for integrating robotics with interactive video projections.
Dan has recently shown the installation artwork DJ3D14 (with anaglyph 3D video and robotics) at Digital Art Live (Auckland), and he has collaborated with the Berlin-based artist Hans Kellett to create The Song Dispensary at the Performance Arcade in Wellington.
His curatorial work has included Museum of Modern Activity (in partnership with RadioActive.fm), and three of the annual Upstage Festivals of multicity networked performance
(as co-curator).


Out There artists share their creative processes with demonstrations and hands-on workshops on Saturday mornings. Advance reservations encouraged.
What are the wonders and perils of creating performance work as an ensemble? Come prepared to write and to move as TEAM members explore strategies for devising dramatic material within a democracy. Open to all levels of experience.
Rabih Mroué shares his short videos and discusses his creative process and personal experience with war, unstable political situations, and social upheaval—all of which are reflected in his body of work.
Join director Halory Goerger for a discussion about his past and present projects, including failures of notable interest that he uses as case studies to define his writing process. Might prove useful for people engaged in artistic endeavors. Expect talking, a slideshow, and jokes if necessary.


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Our address is 210 Lakeview Rd. Shutesbury, MA. We are located on the Wendell/Shutesbury town line. You'll likely loose cell phone reception and GPS satellite reception as you get closer so we recommend printing these directions out.
Get off at Exit 24 (South Deerfield) Turn right off the ramp and turn right at the first set of lights onto MA-116. Go through another set of lights, over the bridge, and take a left at the next set of lights (Route 47.) Stay on Route 47 for about 4.6 miles, turn right to intersect with Route 63. Cross over Route 63. This will put you on North Leverett Road. Stay on this road for about 5 ½ miles. The name of the road will change to Lakeview Road at the town line. You will pass Lake Wyola (the lake is on the right) The camp will be ¼ mile down the road. Turn Left at Stop sign. There will be a little chapel on the corner on the left. You will see the camp sign and entrance on the left.
Get off at Exit 24 (South Deerfield). Turn left off the ramp and turn right at the second set of lights onto MA-116. Go through another set of lights, over the bridge, and take a left at the next set of lights (Route 47.) Stay on Route 47 for about 4.6 miles, turn right to intersect with Route 63. Cross over Route 63. This will put you on North Leverett Road. Stay on this road for about 5 ½ miles. The name of the road will change to Lakeview Road at the town line. You will pass Lake Wyola (the lake is on the right) The camp will be ¼ mile down the road. Turn Left at Stop sign. There will be a little chapel on the corner on the left. You will see the camp sign and entrance on the left.
Take Route 2 west to Route 202 south (exit 16 Belchertown/Amherst) Turn Right at the end of the ramp. Go about 5 miles and turn right onto Wendell Road (3rd flashing yellow light) Go about 2 miles and turn left onto New Salem Drive (1st left after Swift River School) Go about 2.8 miles and turn left at the stop sign onto Lockes Village Road. Go about 3.3 miles and the camp entrance is on your right.


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Group counselling including support groups is available for adults 14 years and up. These sessions do not replace one-on-one counselling - they are another way to support those who have experienced sexual abuse or assault. It's an opportunity to share experiences in an informal setting to better understand your own experience, and to realize you are not alone. Participation is entirely voluntary, and those who attend sessions are not expected to speak until they are ready.
The agency arranges group counselling sessions for survivors of sexual assault based on need.
Details about current group counselling sessions will be given during one-on-one counselling sessions.


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For fashion, not too often... less than I'd like to, a few time a year. For food, all the time!
Scores...Yummy potatoes from my neighbor's farm and garlic from the farmer's market. Brought home in a tote from The Fair School.
Supportive, responsible, relaxed, healthy, happy.
We are lucky to live in the country, surrounded by small farms. There are roadside stands everywhere and the markets are full of great produce. I had a craving for Jack's Provencal potato pancakes, so we went out shopping for the right potatoes. Our friends run The Fair School and we have found their totes are perfect for carrying market produce. We have over a half dozen and they do a great job holding everything from wine bottles and frozen pastured-pork, to delicate lettuces. Plus, they look great hanging on the kitchen door!
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HomeResourcesNews and EventsNewsWhakaari White Island Volcanic Eruption
Information for affected people and for people visiting the area during the holiday period.
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by the tragic volcanic eruption on Whakaari / White Island on 9 December, 2019.
A key focus since the eruption has been on supporting the victims, their families and friends.
The National Emergency Management Agency is responsible for All of Government Recovery coordination.
Below are a number of links with key information for affected people and for people visiting the area during the holiday period.
The National Emergency Management Agency has developed an all-of-Government factsheet on support and information available to people affected by the emergency.
Download the Factsheet (updated 13 December 2019) (505kb)
Latest updates from NZ Police are available at: https://www.police.govt.nz/major-events/whakaariwhite-island-eruption
Volcanic Alert Bulletins and likelihood of future eruption updates are available at https://www.geonet.org.nz/
Local updates are available from Whakatane District Council https://www.whakatane.govt.nz/whakaari-white-island-event-response
Updates from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa are available at https://www.ngatiawa.iwi.nz/
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management Group http://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/


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BRIAN OVERTON PHF 9 July '36 – 13 October '19 Brian joined the Rotary Club of Heidelberg on 1st December 1983 with the classification Insurance Broker. He was an active member of the Club for almost 36 years. Brian served as Chairman of a number of committees, including Community and Youth. Through Brian, the Club…
The final stages of Harry's Houses are approaching. With the help of many groups and individuals the houses are nearly ready for the families to move into.
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Our Speaker today was Professor Paul Mulvaney Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science, School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne. His talk was on "Our Future World and Our Future Energy" and was very thought provoking. His presentation is attached to the link below. Prof Paul Mulvaney: "Our future world and our…
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Poppy Goes Punky With New Song 'FYB,' Announces 'Stagger' EP
Chad Childers Published: September 23, 2022
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Welcome back, Poppy, who is once again keeping fans guessing by adapting a thrashy punk rock style with her latest single "FYB." It's the first track to surface from the singer's forthcoming EP, Stagger, which is due on Oct. 14.
Poppy has continued to evolve her sound over the years, starting in pop, transitioning to metal and showing off more rock influences of late, but let there be no doubt, "FYB" is destined to get your pit started for a full throttle good time (except perhaps for the player that inspired this song). You can check out the lyrics below and pick up the song here.
Poppy, "FYB" Lyrics
I figured you out
And I know what you're about
You're sticking it out
So your dick's in her mouth
You wanna go out and fuck the world
Yeah fuck the world
But it'll fuck you back
You don't know what you need
You think they fall at your feet
Every time that you speak
Are you competing with me
You wanna go out and fuck the girls
Yeah fuck the girls
But they'll fuck you back
Someone with nothing to lose
Can take everything that you have
There's nothing that they wouldn't do
Cause nothing is holding them back
Fuck the world
It'll just fuck you back yeah
Fuck you back
Poppy, "FYB"
As stated, "FYB" is part of Poppy's upcoming EP. Stagger. The collection is due Oct. 14 and is available to pre-order here.
You can also look for Poppy on tour with The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction starting Oct. 2 and running through Nov. 19. See all the dates listed below and pick up your tickets here. Plus, Poppy will finish out the year on her "Never Find My Place" headline tour across the U.K. and Europe Nov. 26 through Dec. 21.
Poppy on Tour With Smashing Pumpkins + Jane's Addiction
Oct. 2 - Dallas, Texas @ American Airlines Center
Oct. 3 - Houston, Texas @ Toyota Center
Oct. 5 - Austin, Texas @ Moody Center
Oct. 7 - Tampa, Fla. @ Amalie Arena
Oct. 8 - Davie, Fla. @ Hard Rock Live
Oct. 10 - Nashville, Tenn. @ Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 11 - Atlanta, Ga. @ State Farm Arena
Oct. 13 - Uncasville, Ct. @ Mohegan Sun Arena
Oct. 14 - Belmont Park, N.Y. @ UBS Arena
Oct. 16 - Boston, Mass. @ TD Garden
Oct. 18 - Washington D.C. @ Capital One Arena
Oct. 19 - New York, N.Y. @ Madison Square Garden
Oct. 21 - Philadelphia, Pa. @ Wells Fargo Center
Oct. 22 - Las Vegas, Nev. @ When We Were Young*
Oct. 24 - Toronto, Ontario @ Scotiabank Arena
Oct. 26 - Montreal, Quebec @ Bell Centre
Oct. 27 - Quebec City, Quebec @ Centre Videotron
Oct. 30 - Milwaukee, Wis. @ Fiserv Forum
Nov. 1 - St. Louis, Mo. @ Enterprise Center
Nov. 2 - Detroit, Mich. @ Little Caesars Arena
Nov. 4 - St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Center
Nov. 5 - Chicago, Ill. @ United Center
Nov. 7 - Denver, Colo. @ Ball Arena
Nov. 9 - Spokane, Wash. @ Spokane Arena
Nov. 11 - Vancouver, British Columbia @ Rogers Arena
Nov. 12 - Seattle, Wash. @ Climate Pledge Arena
Nov. 13 - Portland, Ore. @ Moda Center
Nov. 15 - San Francisco, Calif. @ Chase Center
Nov. 16 - Anaheim, Calif. @ Honda Center
Nov. 18 - Phoenix, Ariz. @ Footprint Center
Nov. 19 - Los Angeles, Calif. @ Hollywood Bowl
*Festival
Never Find My Play - U.K. + European Tour Dates
Nov. 26 - Bristol, U.K. @ SWX
Nov. 27 - London, U.K. @ TBA
Nov. 28 - Birmingham, U.K. @ 02 Institute
Nov. 29 - Manchester, U.K. @ Manchester, UK
Nov. 30 - Glasgow, U.K. @ SWG3
Dec. 2 - Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
Dec. 4 - Paris, France @ Elysee Montmartre
Dec. 6 - Barcelona, Spain @ Sala Apolo
Dec. 7 - Madrid, Spain @ Cool
Dec. 8 - Toulouse, France @ Le Metronum
Dec. 10 - Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
Dec. 12 - Ruschlikon, Switzerland @ Xtra
Dec. 13 - Munchen, Germany @ Freiheitshalle
Dec. 14 - Vienna, Austria @ Simm City
Dec. 15 - Berlin, Germany @ Hole44
Dec. 17 - Hanover, Germany @ Capitol Hannover
Dec. 19 - Hamburg, Germany @ Fabrik
Dec. 20 - Antwerpen, Belgium @ Zappa
Dec. 21 - Koln, Germany @ Gloria-Theate
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The Gorgonopsid is an enemy in Final Fantasy XIII-2. It will begin the fight by using War Cry, bestowing Bravery and Vigilance on itself. Its attacks are powerful and it has high HP for the area in which it is first encountered, but it can be defeated without too much trouble.
The Gorgonopsid is a Commando. A Late Bloomer, it learns a wide variety of abilities during the course of its development, most notably Poison Chaser.
Its development for all its stats is exponential, and therefore rises very slowly until it passes level 80. It also requires many monster materials to develop.
[view · edit · purge]Gorgonopsia ("gorgon face") is an order of prehistoric animals.


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Q: Setting state for all children the same as parent After trying to find a solution for Centering Text on a Button with Offset, I'm doing now a custom component.
The goal is to make a button-like component that has an icon on one side and a centered text filling the rest of the button.
The component contains either two Label/ Buttons to display the Icon and text. Both of them have a background Image, defined in css.
The css looks like this for Icon and the text with exchanged image as background for text
#button-icon-cancel{
   -fx-font-family: "Arial";
   -fx-padding: 0,0,0,0;
   -fx-background-color: transparent;
   -fx-font-size: 28px;
   -fx-graphic: url('images/button/cancel.png');
}

#button-icon-cancel:pressed{
   -fx-graphic: url('images/button/cancel-pressed.png');
}

The images are loaded by setId(). Currently both components are added to a Panel before passing to the stage. They contain an OnClickEvent for processing.
Now to the actual question
How can I achieve that if one Component is clicked, the other one is getting the :pressed from css as  well?

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*Adding the ClickEvent to the Panel is doing nothing (regarding clicking on either Label/ Button)

*Adding both of them to a HBox, adding the Event to the HBox work in that regard, that I can click either component and the Event gets fired, BUT the :pressed State is only applied to the component you clicked.

Is it possible to give all childs the notification, that they should behave like they got pressed? Since we have a lot of small Icon, but only one background for the text, placing a Label over the whole thing create a lot of unneeded wasted Image space. Also this would cause the problematic for changing font color if not all css are changed at once (the label-over-button-solution with .setMouseTransparent(true) wouldn't change the font color of the text label since the label doesn't notice button is pressed)

A: First of all, JFX-8 will support wider range of css improvements, which will allow you to solve the issue easier.
To solve your issue, i can suggest the following : each node have a pressed property. You can add a listener on this property, and when it changes to true, use setStyle(String) method on needed nodes, and use setStyle(null | "") on changing to false.


THIS IS ABOUT HOW TO ENGAGE THE GROWING CHINA EMPLOYEE WORKFORCE.
Andrew Woods is a professional speaker, university lecturer, author and facilitator of soft-skills training around the globe.
Founder of one of the UK's leading soft-skills training companies, he has provided training workshops for over 300 companies in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, the United States, Ireland, Italy and the UK.
He is the founder of Maple Gate International. In its eighth year Maple Gate International helps businesses to develop detailed strategies to enter and succeed in China. The company focuses on human capital and cross-cultural training in addition to traditional business models adapted to the Chinese market.
An MBA graduate from the University of Wales, Cardiff, he is based in Vancouver, Canada and travels regularly between Canada and China. Reach Andrew at http://maplegategroup.com.


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Once again the Soup Kitchen Ministry will prepare a meal for the hungry on Easter Monday. The colorful Easter eggs parishioners donate are always an important part of that meal. Please drop off dyed eggs anytime on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday on the front porch of Ann and Kent Cooper, 6004 Nevada Ave NW (202.362.9719). Thank you for your generosity!


They're baaaaack! Andrea, Avery and Julia had such a fun time putting together our HUGE Halloween review that they wanted to join forces again for the most wonderful time of the year.
This festive season often brings some scents out from the woodworks – scents that surface only during the holidays and then are gone before you can say "Ho, Ho, Ho." So you certainly want to make the best of it! But with so many options and so little time, what's a nose to do? How about sit back, relax with that cup of cocoa, and let our busy elves introduce you to a world of possibilities.
Who better to kick off this holiday review than with Santa himself? Good ol' St. Nick has to enjoy some scented bliss to keep him in a jolly mood. After all, he's been gearing up all year for this extremely busy and hectic time. There are lists to check, presents to wrap, elves to supervise and reindeer to feed. But don't you dare believe he does all this without any help. Mrs. Claus is sure to keep her own lists to keep everything smooth sailing. And she deserves her own scent recognition too.
The first note I found was the sandalwood, and being a fan of this scent, I was hooked right up front. The next scent, and probably the strongest note, is the sweet tobacco. I envisioned Santa, not yet decked out in his red velvet, but dressed for woodworking, with a pipe in his mouth, his tools in hand, showing the elves how it is done! There is a little mystery scent – I kept sniffing to try to identify it…coriander? Yeah, I am going with coriander. It helps reduce the intensity of the tobacco, (which can be overwhelming at times) and adds a little citrusy finish to this very robust scent. Two cubes in a 24w melter…next time I will use one!
Not to be outdone by their It's a Noel Holiday scent, Dear Santa blends the holiday favorite Vanilla Bean Noel with peppermint candy. The peppermint in this blend is center stage with the famous vanilla in the background. I found this blend to be a happy pick-me-up scent that put a pep in my step. If your Dear Santa wish is for a little more energy in your day, this scent will do the trick.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus aren't the only busy bodies right now at the North Pole. Santa's helpers are making many of those toys that gleeful children find under their Christmas tree. Reindeer can be found working out getting ready for their biggest night of the year. What a joyful time!
We all know reindeer like to play games, but with our scents too? This is an exclusive blend for Pink Flower Scents and it did play games with my nose. I detected no juicy pear notes. I thought I sniffed some subtle rose. Maybe that was meant to be the currant, but it was a definite floral to me. I love floral scents but it just wasn't what I was expecting. A great throw, nonetheless and this one had a bit of staying power.
… from Spotted Hog Candles (Sweet sugar cookies, marshmallow fluff and vanilla frosting).
Santa's reindeer get all the best treats, and they should, considering how hard they work on Christmas Eve. These treats from The Spotted Hog would be sure to make any reindeer happy. This scent smelled just like those little pinwheel candies with cream frosting swirled into caramel taffy. Every time I walked past the melter, I had to stop for a close up whiff of this sweet scent. The two ounce melt lasted for hours and had a medium scent throw in my home.
… from Crosscreek Country Candles (The most delectable peppermint bark layered with vanilla butter fudge~these are twoincredible scents blended together that will make the elves giggle with joy andthanks! A Crosscreek Country Candles Exclusive Blend).
Give those elves a treat. You know they deserve one. I happen to know first hand, the elf that'sbeen helping Santa at our house all these years loves anything fudgy andsweet. Elf Treats is a mixture of peppermint bark andvanilla butter fudge… Fudgy sweet jackpot! Either one of these scents would be good on it's own, but together theyare incredible. The mint is mild, thefudge is buttery and smooth, and there's a smidge of cocoa in the background. This scent was really nicely done. I could see my reorder list growing withevery Crosscreek Country Candles melt I tried.
If you're at the North Pole, no doubt you'll be walking in a Winter Wonderland. Many places around our beautiful nation couldn't imagine Christmas-time without snow, while many just find themselves wishing for a white Christmas.
… from Crosscreek Country Candles (Peppermint bark coated with a rich gooey layer of marshmallow, it's sure to warm Frosty's heart and yours. A Crosscreek Country Candles Exclusive Blend).
I can't even tell you how many times I've watched Frosty the Snowman, but I'm sure you can relate. Most of us have grown up with the familiar song and cartoon greeting us as soon as December nears. Any scent that references this beloved snowman starts off on the right foot with me. Here is a candy sweet scent with layers of cocoa and peppermint. The marshmallow softens the whole scent and makes it smell creamy somehow. The cocoa doesn't overpower, but instead is there just enough to make Frosty the Snowman playful. Don't worry if Frosty melts one day, he'll be back next year with that special Christmas snow.
The North Pole isn't the only place you'll find some action this time of year. There will be festive celebrations in village squares, brightly lit homes, street parades and people roasting chestnuts by an open fire while all toasty in their cabin. No place is really off limits for a little bit of holiday cheer.
… (Vanilla Bean Noel spiked with creamy eggnog, inviting holiday cheer to all. A Crosscreek Country Candles Exclusive Blend).
Vanilla Bean Noel and eggnog is truly an inspired scent combination… fabulous. This blend from Crosscreek Country Candles takes the classic smell of Vanilla Bean Noel and adds a kick of spicy eggnog. Not a lot, but just enough to perk up a familiar scent and make it new again. I got a medium, long lasting throw from this melt. Thumbs up.
One of the best ways to get in the holiday mood is to sing a few bars of a well known Christmas carol. Our reviewers put their noses to the grind to bring us these cheerful scents.
Cleanse Your Soul has got a big selection of holiday scents. This one called Heaven & Nature Sing is a wonderful cherry scent with a background hint of spicy creamy nougat. This was a good, natural spiced cherry. The melt put out a lot of scent that filled a medium sized room. The eggnog complimented the cherry well, making the scent sweet without being syrupy. The scent didn't bring the Holiday season to mind for me, but it was a good blend and would work year round.
The name of this scent made me chuckle. "Blast this Christmas music. It's joyful AND triumphant." ~ The Grinch. All I could think about while testing this scent was that silly quote from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It's one of my favorite holiday movies and we watch it every year. The joyful part of this scent was the creamy rich eggnog. After smelling this eggnog in the house all day, I now have to get some of the real thing this year. The triumphant part of the scent was the buttercream frosted cookie. Holy moly! With these two decedent scents mingling in the same melt it was impossible to feel the least bit Grinchy around here. This scent straight out made me hungry for sweet treats to eat and drink. Dangerous.
Pink Sugar lovers, rejoice! As hard is it is for me to believe, Scentsy has managed to come up with a Christmas fragrance that will appeal to lovers of this blend, one that does not contain "pink" in the name! (You pink sugar lovers just can't get enough of this scent, can you?) The notes that stand out to me are the caramel and the vanilla sugar, but here is the twist in this – I also pick up a soft icy mint that turns this scent into a holiday celebration! This soft gray scented tart has a good throw – about 2 rooms worth using the Scentsy melter. The scent easily lasted for 8 hours.
…from Crosscreek Country Candles (Dashing thru the snow~smellinglike pink sugar~berries and sweet vanilla~and laughing all the way… ha ha ha! A Crosscreek Country Candles Exclusive Blend).
Jingle all the way! Here was a fun pink sugar blend with berries and vanilla added in. I was skeptical about whether or not I'd be able to smell the extra notes of berry and vanilla, but I did. It's certainly a mainly pink sugar scent, but I could smell the extra vanilla in the scent and the berries too. Crosscreek Country Candles did a beautiful job of making these jingle bells jingle. The scent easily filled my medium sized room.


Big trees and Bicycles, post your findings from your rides.
This bike will be listed for sale very soon, but it has been one of my favorite builds!
Riding around last night...10:19 pm...and I saw this tree!
There's a park in town with trees. They are so big, I like to think of them as Tripple3s, I mean triple trees!
Lots of trees in Humboldt County. This one's gotta be 125' tall.


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Three Sources of Music Funding: The Story of Platinum Plaits
By NationWide Source - Dec 11, 2014
Pretty much everyone knows the story of Goldilocks and the three bears, but, in case you don't, here's a recap: A curious (trespassing) little girl ventures into an "empty" house, where the three bears live. There she discovers three servings of food, dished out and ready to be eaten. With no one around, she takes that task upon herself. The first bowl is too hot. The second is too cold. The third? Just right. After sampling the food, a tired Goldilocks searches for a place to rest. She tries the chairs, finally settling into one… until it breaks. This leads her to look for another place of rest, and she tries each of the beds in the house until she finds one that suits her tastes. She falls fast asleep in that bed and is found there when the bears return home.
I'm willing to bet, though, that you haven't heard the story of Platinum Plaits. Or, if you have, you don't know it. So, grab some popcorn, get all cozy, and listen to this tale.
Who Is Platinum Plaits?
Not so long ago, in a land not so far away, there lived an indie artist named Platinum Plaits. At the wizened age of 28, she considered herself an experienced musician. After all, she'd been singing since the age of four, playing piano since seven, playing guitar since eleven, and officially gigging since she was sixteen. She was in three different bands before she decided to set out on her own five years ago. Since then, she's played more shows than she can count, opened for some national acts, been invited to a few festivals, and even had a few TV appearances.
Yet, life was not all rose-colored glasses, custom tour buses, and quaint restored cottages. Far from it! Platinum Plaits had a serious dilemma: funding. It was always running, well, just a little short. So she did what any indie artist would do: pulled herself up by her bootstraps, put on her thinking cap, and started solving her problem.
Her brainstorming and research were fairly successful, as she came up with three possible solutions to her problem.
Solution 1: Crowdfunding The Old Way
Platinum Plaits had heard of this option from other indie artists. As she discovered, it wasn't limited to musicians; there are crowdfunding platforms for dozens of fields!
Here's how it works: an artist has a project in mind but not enough funds to complete it. They do a little research, set a budget, define participation levels and rewards, create a crowdfunding campaign, and send all of their existing fans to the campaign. Hopefully, those fans are invested in the artist enough to contribute; better yet, the fans contribute and tell their friends to contribute. The artist has a certain time frame to complete the campaign, which builds a sense of urgency with supporters. Depending on the platform, the artist gets what was raised (or not), minus a cut. They then have to use that money for their project, and they have to fulfill all of the rewards (which often costs more money).
To Platinum Plaits, crowdfunding seemed like a Thanksgiving feast: it's more than enough for the occasion, and it sometimes results in leftovers for a few (much more sensibly-sized) meals… but it won't feed you for a year. Or even a month. In other words, it could work for occasional surges of funding, but not ongoing, steady support.
Tabling crowdfunding for now but keeping it in mind as a possibility for an upcoming project, Platinum Plaits continued her search for a solution.
Solution 2: Sales and Shows
Like every active musician, Platinum Plaits could count sales of her music and cuts from shows as income. Unfortunately, it was getting harder and harder to make a living off of sales and shows alone.
Platinum Plaits' fans often approached her merch table at shows, only to ask if her music was available to stream online or to tell her they'd bought one of her songs and really loved it. While she appreciated the sentiment and vocal support, the financial statements coming in from online retailers and streaming services paled in comparison to those lost sales of whole albums. She did offer her music for sale on her website—both physical albums and digital downloads of her albums; while those sales had higher profit margins than the sales from third party retailers, they still weren't impressive.
And the profits from shows? Some performances paid well.
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The poll closes in five days and it appears as though my multitude of five imaginary readers (thanks Dad, Volpone, Shylock, Rover, and Mrs. Pinchwife) want to know where I refuse to live. Then again, yesterday I received six of the cutest photographic gifties, so perhaps the pulse of the people will change.
In the meantime, a certain 7 YO is getting a jump start on the summer promises she made to her teacher. Of course I've obscured their identities so no one will ever know of whom they read. I'm certainly not implying it's these jokers. Clearly these two straight laces couldn't be carried away to story worlds.
What am I going to do next year? Do I get visits after school? PLEASE!!!!!!!!


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New trailer for '300: Rise Of An Empire' revealed – watch
Talia Soghomonian Jan 21, 2014 10:28 am GMT
Eva Green and Lena Headey star in Zack Snyder-produced film
A new trailer for 300: Rise Of An Empire has been revealed – scroll down and click to play.
Directed by Noam Murro the movie will expand on the Battle of Thermopylae from 300 and explore the transformation of Rodrigo Santoro's Xerxes from King to God. The prequel is based on a Frank Miller graphic novel Xerxes.
Games Of Thrones actress Lena Headey will star, alongside Eva Green as the commander of Xerxes' naval fleet and Israeli actor Yigal Naor as Xerxes' father. The cast also boasts Sullivan Stapleton as Athenian general Themistocles and Jack O'Connell as Calisto.
Man Of Steel director Zack Snyder (pictured right), who helmed 300 in 2006, has taken a backseat this time around and has returned as a producer for the graphic novel sequel.
300: Rise Of An Empire will open in cinemas on March 7, 2014.
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