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Cardinal Gracias says Global Rosary Relay calls priests to be Good Shepherds
The Global Rosary Relay takes place at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount in Mumbai, India, June 28, 2019. (Credit: Nirmala Carvalho/Crux.)
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay, joined people from around the world in the Global Rosary Relay on Friday, the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
MUMBAI, India – Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay, joined people from around the world in the Global Rosary Relay on Friday, the Feast of the Sacred Heart.
Different churches in over 70 countries participated in the event, each dedicating at least 30 minutes to the rosary at different half-hour intervals of the day. Organizers estimated over 1 billion decades of the rosary were said for the intention of the sanctification of priests.
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"Today at the Global Rosary Relay, we pray for all priests, our own sanctification and sanctification of all priests of the Archdiocese of Bombay, the Church in India and in the Universal Church," Gracias told Crux at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, where the event took place.
"It is essential, that we work out our sanctification through our time for personal prayer, celebration of the Eucharist and the daily rosary," the cardinal said.
"We also work out our sanctification through our preaching, through our life, and also through our service. We also work out our sanctification through our dedicated ministry and also through our apostolates, our service to the people, our charitable work," he continued.
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The Global Rosary Relay is a project begun a decade ago by Worldpriest, a lay organization of professional communications people formed in Ireland in 2003 in order to "affirm the dignity, beauty and gift" of the priesthood. The Feast of the Sacred Heart was chosen since St. John Paul II declared it to be the World Day of Prayer for Priests in 2002.
"The purpose of this initiative is to pray for priests – for their ministry – so that they may help the entire Church respond to the Lord's call, so that God's Kingdom may come in all its fullness, and that the Trinity may be glorified," Bishop John Rodrigues, rector of the Mumbai basilica, said at the beginning of the prayer event.
"With the coming of midnight GMT on June 28, 2019, the entire world will have been encircled in prayer for our priests on this Annual Rosary Relay Day," the bishop said.
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Friday's rosary was led by the clergy team of the basilica: Father Michael Goveas led the 1st and 4th Joyful Mystery; the 97-year-old former rector, Msgr. Nereus Rodrigues, led the 2nd and 5th decade; and the rector himself led the 3rd decade. After each decade, a verse of the Hymn to our Lady of Fatima was sung. The rosary was then followed by a Holy Hour of Reparation.
Gracias told Crux the event "is an invitation to grow in closer proximity with Jesus."
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The cardinal said on the Feast of the Sacred Heart, "we pray for our own sanctification, and in imitation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus we are called to be good shepherds to all people."
"We begin this by own sanctification by coming closer to Jesus, begging pardon for our sins, and trying to be as close imitators of the Lord Jesus as we can be," he said.
"I am united in prayer with our priests. I am with them, and I ask them to pray for the Archdiocese of Bombay and the Church in India. This is an invitation to grow in closer proximity with Jesus," he said.
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This stunning acreage estate, just listed for sale in Sydney's northwest, had contestants gushing on last night's episode of 'My Kitchen Rules'.
This stunning acreage estate had contestants gushing on last night's episode of 'My Kitchen Rules'.
While dubbed the country home, the picturesque 2.3 ha property is located in Wyoming Rd, Dural, in Sydney's northwest, and is less than a 20 minute drive to Castle Hill.
It proved the picture-perfect setting for the television show's fourth open house cook-off when contestants Mick and Jodie-Anne teamed up with good friends Lyn and Sal.
The seven bedroom home, which was completed in 2009, has just hit the market through agent Darren Curtis from Ken Jacobs Christie's International.
Among its long-list of features is a French Provincial kitchen with marble counter tops, custom cabinetry, Miele appliances and what is described as one of the finest oak parquet floorings. It was given a workout in last night's episode of the hit television show, while the rest of the home was turned into a pop-up restaurant.
Contestants — including hosts Manu Feildel and Pete Evans — were seated at the home's alfresco sandstone terrace overlooking the property's magnificent heated swimming pool and spa.
"It's just stunning — the table looks amazing. What a place to have dinner," said beauty queen Piper O'Neil.
Beautifully landscaped, the home is positioned on parklike grounds with shaped hedging, lush lawns and a natural gum tree backdrop. There is also a floodlit tennis court.
Inside there is a billiard room featuring a ceiling height up to six metres, a full wet bar and a slab sandstone fireplace.
There are six double bedrooms in the main homestead — all but one have their own marble ensuite plus built-in wardrobe. There is also self-contained guest accommodation making the estate suitable for extended families.
A grand driveway leads up to the spectacular entrance of the home and there is parking for at least eight vehicles.
According to CoreLogic RP Data, the property was last sold in May 2015 for $5.15m.


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4.5 billion years
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1.41 (water=1)
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Honda would like those rare earth metals back
Michael Allan McCrae | April 19, 2012 | 8:49 pm Battery Metals Asia China Europe Rare Earth
In another attempt to reduce its dependence on China's stranglehold on rare earth element supply, Honda announced that its dealers will start to recycle old cars to extract the rare earth metals from the nickel-metal hydride batteries.
The initiative is a joint venture with Honda Motor Co. (NYSE:HMC) and the Japan Metals & Chemicals Co. The two companies are setting up a processing plant in Japan, a country that learned the dangers in relying too much on any one commodity after the 1973 oil crisis.
The processing plant will be the first of its kind and can achieve extraction rates as high as 80%.
"Honda will strive to reuse extracted rare earth metals not only for nickel-metal hydride batteries, but also to a wide range of Honda products," writes the company in a news release.
"Moreover, Honda will further expand the recycling of rare earth metals in the future as the newly established process enables the extraction of rare earth metals from a variety of used parts in addition to nickel-metal hydride batteries."
Earlier this year Toyota and other manufacturers announced they were developing products that used rare earth substitutes.
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Croatia is the new "it" place you have to see. Thanks to Game of Thrones it is now on everyone's Europe itinerary when they head off to Europe. With so many people flocking to these stunning islands, people start to wonder if you can travel Croatia on a budget? Also, should you do a tour or make it on your own? Is it even possible to island hop in Croatia on a budget with ease without doing a tour?
There are some definite pros and cons of doing a tour as detailed below. If the Sail Croatia Tour thing isn't for you (and it wasn't for me) then you can easily create your own Croatia island hopping itinerary on a budget. To help you out, I have put together my itinerary along with prices.
If you do decide to do a tour (and there is no judgement from me, it just ain't ma thang) then you may want to re-visit some of the places you saw. In which case you may want to do some budget Croatia island hopping all of your own.
With several itinerary options – some starting in Dubrovnik and others in Split. Some are round trips and some visit the islands to the south, while some do the islands in the north. You would be hard pressed not to find the perfect itinerary for you.
They offer a number of styles – for the under 35s backpacker, luxury cruises, sail and cycle. And my personal favourite would be the one for young professionals.
The obvious, being stuck on a boat with 12 people who could potentially annoy the crap out of you.
Having to go and see things that are on the well-trodden path (though there is a reason that those places are so popular so it's not necessarily a bad thing).
If you really like a place you can't stay and get to know it better and if you really hate a place you still have to spend time there.
So is there an alternative to doing a tour? Especially in Croatia where there are so many beautiful islands that you want to see. What if you have limited time and funds? How can you see and do as much as possible without resorting to a tour? Here is a quick itinerary based on the same amount of time as the typical Dalmatian tour companies.
Accommodation: Silver Central Hostel – 17 Euros per night peak season. Close to everything, clean and with great helpful staff.
Things to do: There is a free walking tour that starts by the harbour every day – the guides are funny and informative, a great way to orientate yourself and get a little of the history. Or you could go swimming and watch people play Picigin – or have a go yourself! There are also loads of great shops and restaurants – indulge yourself.
Things to do: Walk around the old town, eat some amazing food and go swimming… anywhere it's all amazing.
Things to do: See the other towns of the island such as Zavala and Stari Grad. Stand in a Lavender field, go wine tasting, eat plenty of fresh olives and swim in one of the hundreds of secluded coves you will drive past.
Things to do: Hire a bike for 3 Euros and ride along the coast – there are some amazing sights as well as some great spots to stop and enjoy a sneaky wine and a swim.
Things to do: Walk around the town, climb the old bell tower, drink great coffee, climb over the walls and go for a swim, check out the art galleries (Korchula is known for culturing many young artists). One of my favourite memories of Korcula was trying a delicious tuna pate. This was served as an extra before one of my meals (a big bowl of mussels) and I loved it. So much that I asked the chef for the tuna pate recipe.
Accommodation: Hostel Villa Angelina Old Town – a bit more expensive at 24 Euros but once again great staff and clean light dorms.
Things to do: Walk explore the lane ways, try pancakes at La Dolce Vita, eat dinner at Lady Pi Pi's, go on a free pub crawl.
Things to do: Get up early and climb the walls to beat the crowds and see the sun come over the terracotta roofs. Visit the Cliff bar for a cocktail and some cliff jumping – though maybe jump off the cliffs before the cocktail!
When you add everything up it only equals 225 Euros! Much less than 469 Euros for Sail Croatia. Croatia island hoping on a budget – easy!


Property Location With a stay at Hotel Loft, you'll be centrally located in Seoul, convenient to Seonyudo Park and Seoul World Cup Stadium. This hotel is within close proximity of National Assembly Building and Jeoldusan Martyrs Shrine.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 58 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and safes, and you can also request cribs/infant beds.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and tour/ticket assistance.Dining Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a business center, and a computer station.The Hotel Loft is a hotel. Located in Seoul area.


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Rangers' stance on transfer swoop for Leeds United man becomes clearer
It Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville is unlikely to be joining Rangers during the January transfer window.
That's after a report from the Daily Record claimed that the 20-year-old is not on the Scottish champion's list of potential targets this month.
Summerville has started to become a more regular feature around the first-team for Leeds this season, making eight senior appearances for Marcelo Bielsa's side.
However, reports have still claimed that the winger is attracting interest from elsewhere, with Rangers apparently interested in a loan move for Summerville.
Now though, it appears that a move to take the 20-year-old north of the border on a temporary basis, is unlikely to happen this month.
According to this latest update, Summerville is in fact not on the list of loan targets put together by Rangers for the current market.
Blackburn Rovers have also been credited with an interest in the winger recently, although it remains to be seen whether the Championship promotion hopefuls will complete a deal with Leeds this month.
This may not be a bad outcome for Leeds in the circumstances.
Admittedly, with Summerville largely playing a bit part for Leeds so far this season, a loan move where he could develop and improve with more regular game time could be helpful for him.
However, with the injury problems that they are having to deal with at the minute, you get the feeling Leeds cannot afford to leave themselves short by allowing the likes of Summerville to leave at this moment in time.
As a result, it does seem as though the winger may have to stay where he is for the rest of the season, where he is at least, still getting some useful opportunities at top-flight level.


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Blue Ant Extreme dares fans to go beyond their comfort zone through The Xtreme Quest
Five Participants from Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore, take on the quest to test their limits
Blue Ant Extreme, known for their thrilling and action-packed content line-up, breaks the status quo by launching The Xtreme Quest. Challenging people from different backgrounds, the quest's biggest dare is to take on one of the most brutal obstacle course races, the Spartan Race. This will test the physical and mental capabilities of the five participants who have said #ChallengeXccepted and willingly took on the dare. Happening on 2 December in Iskandar Puteri, Johor Baru in Malaysia, the Xtreme Quest participants are going through an intensive training for four weeks to prepare for the big race.
Coming from different backgrounds, the Xtreme Quest participants are Linda Law Na Na and Karen Kho from Malaysia, Novita Lam and Xin Lin Khaw from Singapore and Teejay Marquez from the Philippines. They are all currently documenting their journey and progress to prepare for the race. Those who are looking on taking on the same challenge for themselves will be able to follow the highs and lows of their gruelling experience via their personal Instagram accounts and on Blue Ant Extreme's Facebook and Instagram pages.
"We, at Blue Ant Extreme, continuously brings excitement to our followers and viewers. The Xtreme Quest aims to light up our thrill seeking side and inspire all of us to push further and discover that we are capable of so much more than we think, and that we can go beyond the limits we set for ourselves." Said Beatrice Lee, CEO, Blue Ant Media Asia Pacific. "We are very excited that our participants have accepted our challenge and are eager to conquer the Spartan Race. We hope that by doing this challenge, we reach out and encourage more people to be more daring and be ready to face the extreme challenges that will come their way." Lee added.
Participant from the Philippines Teejay Marquez (@teejaymarquez), said that he has been looking for something new to try and something that will push him to his limits and get him out of his comfort zone, and seeing some of his friends do the Spartan Race got him interested which led him to saying yes to the the Xtreme Quest.
Follow Karen, Nana, Novita, Xin Lin, and Teejay on their Xtreme Quest journey on their social media handles, on https://www.facebook.com/blueantextreme and on @blueantextreme on Instagram.
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Cuts at regional orthopaedic unit a disgrace
Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as "a disgrace" cuts announced this evening (Wednesday) in the Regional Orthopaedic Unit serving Counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath.
The HSE has announced that from Monday 6th October the orthopaedic theatres in Our Lady's Hospital, Navan will not be in use on Wednesdays and Fridays and the Orthopaedic Department will close from 12th December 2008 to 31st December.
Deputy Ó Caoláin said:
"These cuts to a key service for an entire region of the country are a disgrace. People throughout Counties Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath will be affected by the reduction in orthopaedic services, especially the elderly. The knock-on effect will be pain for many individual patients and longer waiting lists going into 2009.
"Once again the North East region experiences cuts first and worst. Last week I exposed how the HSE is to effectively close down most services in Cavan General Hospital and Monaghan General Hospital for two two-week periods in October/November and December/January.
"The cuts now being imposed across the health services are hitting patient care on a daily basis, giving the lie to the claims of Health Minister Harney and HSE Chief Brendan Drumm that such care would not be affected." ENDS


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Trump threatens Argentina and Brazil with steel and aluminum tariffs
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In this Dec. 8, 2013, file photo, steel beams sit outside Arena de Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. President Donald Trump on Monday accused Brazil and Argentina of hurting American farmers through currency manipulation and said he'll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminum imports to retaliate.
Darlene Superville, The Associated Press • December 2, 2019 10:36 am
Updated: December 2, 2019 10:37 am
Both South American nations were among a group of U.S. allies that Trump had exempted from steel and aluminum tariffs in March 2018.
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Monday accused Argentina and Brazil of hurting American farmers through currency manipulation and said he'll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminum imports to retaliate.
Trump also called on America's central bank to take action to prevent other countries from devaluing their currencies.
Both South American nations were among a group of U.S. allies that Trump had exempted from steel and aluminum tariffs in March 2018. The president's threat to reverse that decision and impose the metals tariffs on Argentina and Brazil is another example of his mercurial approach to trade policy.
Businesses have delayed investments, sapping economic growth, because they don't know if the agreements Trump reaches with other countries will last or what countries or products he will target next.
Hours before he was set to depart on Monday for a NATO conference in London, Trump tweeted that "Brazil and Argentina have been presiding over a massive devaluation of their currencies. which is not good for our farmers. Therefore, effective immediately, I will restore the Tariffs on all Steel & Aluminum that is shipped into the U.S. from those countries."
Argentina is mired in an economic crisis with rampant inflation, deep indebtedness, widespread poverty and a currency that has plunged under the leadership of President Mauricio Macri, who came to power in 2015 with promises to boost South America's second-largest economy. Macri was defeated in elections in October and will leave office next week.
Brazil is grappling with stubborn double-digit unemployment, and its economy is headed toward its third straight year of roughly 1 percent growth, following two years of deep recession.
Both countries have benefited from America's trade war with China. Argentina and Brazil have taken advantage of Chinese import taxes on U.S. farm products to export more agricultural goods to China.
Trump said the U.S. Federal Reserve "should likewise act so that countries, of which there are many, no longer take advantage of our strong dollar by further devaluing their currencies." Trump said such devaluation "makes it very hard for our manufactures & farmers to fairly export their goods.
"Lower Rates & Loosen – Fed!" he admonished the independent agency.
Trump has repeatedly assailed the Fed chairman, Jerome Powell, over his leadership and for not cutting interest rates as much as the Republican president would like.
At its most recent meeting, in October, the Federal Reserve cut short-term interest rates for a third time this year to try to support the U.S. economy. But it also signaled that it planned no further interest rate cuts absent clear evidence of a worsening U.S. economic outlook.
Trump's trade war with China hurt U.S. farmers after Beijing retaliated when the president imposed levies on hundreds of billions of dollars of Chinese-made goods. Trump falsely claims China is paying the U.S. billions and billions of dollars in tariffs.
He also has earmarked nearly $30 billion for farmers to help make up for their losses.
After a brief spike in steel prices, U.S. steel producers have struggled since the Trump administration put tariffs into place last year.
Domestic demand has slumped along with the energy sector as drillers pull back on purchases of steel pipe.
U.S. Steel in its last quarter reported its first loss since early 2017, and the division that makes pipes for energy companies lost $25 million. It has laid off workers and shut down some of its blast furnaces.
Shares of the Pittsburgh company are down 43 percent over the past year. Shares of AK Steel are down 10 percent, even as the S&P 500 sets record highs repeatedly.
Associated Press writer Paul Wiseman contributed to this report.
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J.A. Faust Applied Digital Services and Technologies. In the business since the days of Commodore 64. Since then technology has evolved and so has the way that business presents itself to the world.
To help businesses reach and influence their target audience the latest techniques from the social sciences are incorporated the marketing strategy to accomplish that goal.
Mobile users surpassed desktop users around 2014 otherwise known as the tipping point. Since then the numbers of mobile users have continued to grow. According to the latest statistics, globally, mobile user represent approximately 77 percent of all internet users and that trend is expected to continue.
In response to the change from desktop to mobile. The web design strategy is to design from mobile to large screen. The advantage of using this strategy for developing websites is that it minimises bandwidth usage for the user and maximises visibility for your business.
In addition to having high visibility on the web to sell your service or product, your equipment has to be in good working order and operating at it's optimum at all times in order to maximum the productivity of your equipment and employees.
Problems can arise from your hardware, software and your network system whatever the problem is a solution has to be expediently found. As the old slogan goes; "Time is money". As a result of continuous professional development and research, solutions are found economically and quickly.
The difference between a database and a spreadsheet is; A database is a combination of many different single spreadsheets tables each contain it's own data sets and unique identifier key whereas a spreadsheet consists of only one table.
These datasets in the database are connected through the use of the table's unique identifier keys and as a result, relations are created between the different tables to provide you with the results you need.
As a child and into adulthood I have always been interested in knowing and understanding how things work. To accomplish that end I have traversed many disciplines from the social sciences, the hard science and visual arts. The knowledge gain can be applied in many different areas. When we refer to marketing the target goal is how to persuade or influence potential customers to favour your service or product over someone else. Understanding principles of human psychology that govern human behaviour in decision making is the backbone that is used in developing a strategy which has the greatest chance of influencing the decision that people make.
Web development is only one part of the marketing strategy. According to the latest statistics the majority of people now use mobile devices instead of their desktop to do their internet browsing, online purchases and so on. As a result of this change, my response has been to develop sites from mobile to large screen. Previously when large screens were the norm, the approach was from large screen to mobile. The problem with this approach can be best explained by using the following analogy, trying to include the same content of a large screen is like trying to pour a gallon of water into a six-ounce glass. The physics speaks for itself.


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UK Research and Development Roadmap
Jason Fowler July 2, 2020
The government's Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap sets out the UK's vision and ambition for science, research and innovation.
Yesterday (1Jul) the UK government announced the creation of the Office for Talent and a set of initiatives aimed at boosting skills to support economic recovery, as well as a £300m investment package to upgrade scientific infrastructure.
Business secretary, Alok Sharma said: "the R&D Roadmap sets out our plan to attract global talent, cut unnecessary red tape and ensure our best minds get the support they need to solve the biggest challenges of our time".
Jason Fowler, HR Director at Fujitsu UK&I, said:
"With science and technology having an undeniable impact on our personal and professional lives, it's hugely promising to see that the UK government is looking to accelerate innovation. R&D allows businesses to identify the factors that help to improve innovation, such as closing the productivity gap and the transformative potential of new technologies. However. if we're to see organisations fully embrace and unlock the opportunities that are available thanks to the likes of automation and other emerging technologies, collaboration between technology organisations, central government and education institutions will be key. All must come together to ensure the country is properly prepared and equipped with the right knowledge and skills.
"For the UK to remain at the heart of science and technology, organisations must be at the front of the pack for driving innovation in this space. After all, innovation has the potential to be truly transformative, empowering businesses and enabling them to thrive in a digital world."
The government's long-term objectives for research and development (R&D) are clear: to be a science superpower and invest in the science and research that will deliver economic growth and societal benefits across the UK for decades to come, and to build the foundations for the new industries of tomorrow. This was supported by the unprecedented commitment at the Budget to increase public investment in R&D to £22 billion by 2024 to 2025.
The Roadmap marks the start of a conversation to identify:
the strengths and challenges facing the sector
the issues that need to be addressed
how we want to work with universities, business, the third sector and across government to cement the UK's reputation as a science superpower
R&D will be critical to a swift economic and social recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, for a greener, healthier and more resilient UK. BEIS goal is to further strengthen science, research and innovation across the UK, making them central to tackling the major challenges we face, including achieving net zero carbon emissions, building resilience to the impacts of climate change, closing the productivity gap and embracing the transformative potential of new technologies to improve the quality of life.
This Roadmap is the start of a big conversation on what actions need to be taken and how. This plan will only be effective if it is developed with people and organisations across the UK. BEIS welcome responses to our online survey about research and development.
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Digital Distribution is the Future — and Soon it Will Have the Past too
July 31, 2011 by chris
This evening I felt the need to sift through my old book of CDs — mostly PS1 and 2 games, but a smattering of PC. First I noticed one game I had a digital copy of, then another, then another… and, well, things went on like this for a while. By the end of it I had a small pile of games I had bought twice — voluntarily, of course, to support distributors bringing such old games back. And surprisingly, I play them, too — I had not actually beaten Baldur's Gate II until a few months ago, when I purchased it from Good Old Games. The set (which is incomplete, since it doesn't include Kohan 1, Seven Kingdoms, or any Blizzard games) is below.
If I had to pick favorites in here, it'd be Master of Magic, Arcanum, and MOO2 — but honestly, all of these games are pretty good. I can say that even having not played two of them (Planescape: Torment and The Longest Journey [okay, so maybe 20 minutes]). It's really impressive the selection available on places like GOG and Steam; Blizzard even lets you input a CD key and download games digitally. One of these games, surprisingly, is available as a one-off digital distribution: TimeGate Studios is pretty much alone in starting its own digital distribution of the Kohan series (which I eagerly snatched up; Immortal Sovereigns' campaign is great, but Ahriman's Gift was too much for me).
The last time I picked up a physical version of a PC game was Starcraft 2, but before that it would have been Fallout 3 a few years ago. Physical distribution for PC games is gradually dying; I think that's a good thing so long as there remains a good way of seeing one's library (like Steam, or GOG's "shelf view"). As one's physical library shrinks, organization of one's digital library becomes difficult.
As digital distribution spreads out, it will get more and more confusing. Spore, for example, I downloaded from EA some years back. Now that EA's system is Origin, I have no clue what will happen to it. I'm not sure I can get it back (although in Spore's case, not sure I want to). Some time back, Amazon started hosting its own distribution service, and I picked up the curious game Pathologic through that system. Although I hardly played Pathologic (one of the few games that has legitimately kept me up at night due to its atmosphere), I am appreciative that there is a way to get my figurative hands on such a niche game. But wait, there's more — I've even ordered a couple of other obscure Russian (well, original language anyway) games (Xenus II and The Precursors) from GamersGate, another up-and-comer — and that doesn't even encompass Impulse, which GameStop purchased recently…
In the end, I may simply stop buying games that don't come from a few key sources; GOG and Steam are easy enough to keep straight, and I'll just have to keep backups of the one-offs in case their respective DD services go belly-up.
I am concerned there will still be several "orphan" games; ones that are too obscure or which have too murky an IP situation to be hostable on any direct downloading service. The System Shock games are a perfect example. Other direct download services, like Virtual Console, have the same issue — several perfectly playable games cannot be hosted simply because nobody knows where the rights are. It's a sad situation, but such is the price we pay for living in the future.
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I can think of at least two games which I've re-bought digitally, so don't feel bad about that. In fact, there is at least one solid reason to do so, in that most digital copies these days are compatible with modern operating systems.
To me, the switch away from discs has felt completely natural on the PC, because PC software in general has been moving away from CDs. As storage and bandwidth got cheaper, it became more sensible to download any installer or files you needed, even for something as large as a PC game.
On top of that, GOG.com and Steam solved the major issues gamers had about digital distribution. They let you use your games as you please, without fear of losing access to them.
I don't feel the same way about consoles. I buy downloadable console games, but I can't see, say, a disc-less Playstation. Console manufacturers are still incredibly stingy with harddrive space, and they aren't quite as keen on giving users freedom with their digital wares. I feel the same way with the iPod – considering how much you can do with an iPod touch, I think it's absurd that the starting model is a measly 8gb. My cell phone has more storage, and I don't use a fraction of it.
I hadn't even noticed the transition on PC until I rooted through my CD binder, since it felt – as you said – entirely natural. I haven't installed a game from a disc for months. It doesn't feel weird – it feels like the way things should have been all along.
I wasn't even thinking of consoles at all when I wrote this. That's a whole different discussion – I think it's much stronger for portables than for home consoles. At first, I thought that PSN sales on PSP would be a total joke – why buy the game digitally when you can have the real thing?
Then I noticed as I tried a few – if they're on your SD card, games load faster, run (much!) quieter, and are more stable. The PSP might be the poster child for this (since the UMD is such an unwieldy format), and clearly the Go was a flop, but I could see it happening for certain platforms (cell phones being front-runners). PS1 classics are, of course, great as well.
I held off on an iPod touch myself until I could get my hands on a 32gb model – but that's because I enjoy having lots of music :)
Well, my 8 gig iPod was free, so I can't complain on that front.
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... not "snake oil" or "pixy dust" like so many other component "tweaks" being offered by others.
If that sounds maybe a little "too orthodox," as if to suggest that we don't believe in the differences that such things as cables and other similar tweaks are claimed to make - nothing could be further from the truth. Rather, we posit that at the most comprehensive level of analysis, the behaviors of all systems in this physical universe are the byproduct of all sub-component and sub-system behaviors, their interactions with all others AND their environment... from the outer limits (if there are any) of the greater universe all the way down to the limits of the of the sub-atomic realm (if there are any).
Essentially, EVERYTHING MATTERS - whether it be the quantifiable attributes of the semiconductors and other components comprising a circuit, conductor metallurgy & the dielectric properties of the insulation surrounding all wires and cables, wire and cable geometries, component chassis materials & construction and all associated modes of mechanical vibration, component temperature and all reactions to any fluctuations thereof, component exposure and reaction to all environmental & self-generated Electrostatic, Magnetic & EM Radiation fields, humidity and all other atmospheric conditions and any fluctuations thereof, the local gravitational field and its fluctuations... you name it.
And those are just a partial listing of the things we are certain of. There are also a number of other, more subtle forces and varied behaviors relating to material properties to further complicate things. Then we won't even began to discuss the potential for any dependency upon forms of action or causality that might be the consequence of the physics governing some of the more "elusive" and somewhat controversial subject areas of physics, such as Bohm's Implicate and Explicate Order, Space-Time-Matter Theory, Zero-point Energy, or Scalar Wave Propagation - to name only a handful.
And so it is: The sum total of all things combined from limit to limit of scale & dimension, ultimately determine the behavior and performance of any and all electronic, as well as all other components & systems comprising this universe. In essence, all-in-all are simultaneously both part & whole of our Holographic Universe.
... however infinitesimal it may be. That is and always has been the REAL, fundamental crux of the question behind the audiophile debate regarding the effects and influences of component makeup & design upon sound quality and audio component and/or system performance.
We most certainly do believe in a "causal" universe, but just because you can't identify the cause of a thing doesn't make it any less real. Seeing that fundamental logic dictates it is impossible to prove a "negative" (there is no God, differences in properly designed cables are inaudible, etc.), often all we are left with is "WHAT IS" that can be observed directly by our senses - when our imperfect, man-made extensions thereof, such as various apparatus like test equipment and associated test procedures, etc., FAIL us.
Many orthodox researchers and engineers attempt to get around the "no negative proofs" dilemma by simply dismissing the observation, the observer - or both. That approach is and always has been the big "wart" at the tip of beautiful science's nose, and has been the "ball & chain" holding back scientific progress since its first beginnings. Initially, in the days of Galileo the established Catholic Church was more to blame, but now that science has become its own religion the same pride and avarice has taken hold of many in its priesthood as well.
Specifically, with respect to the subject that we are concerned with here, many of the "audio orthodoxy" sitting in their ivory towers have determined from their lofty perches that naive audiophiles are simply being deceived by their own senses and/or the auditory processes of their minds when they make claims of positive audibility regarding things such as the sound of cables and other subtle effects that often lack any substantive scientific support. Maybe in the end the priests are correct to some degree at times, but we are not so puffed up with pride that we are willing to dismiss the preponderance of claims and observations being made by otherwise intelligent and rational folks. When only one person alone observes a thing he's probably a nut, when a handful observe the same they are most likely suffering from mass hallucinations, but when thousands do as well then the odds are such that they are likely observing something real. DUH.
Not unlike Martin Luther and the subsequent great "Reformation" that he began, as our form of "declaration in protest to the established priesthood," we believe and declare that a little "faith" divorced from absolute proof is always healthy in every aspect of life. Therefore, we at TDSS neither accept things OR reject them solely out-of-hand at face value. Anything and everything is possible - to some DEGREE. This is just as true in the field of audio as it is in all other aspects of Divine CREATION.
For good or bad though we are all forced to live and operate in a more practical world, so to be efficient in developing our solutions we must first focus on what the known laws of science & physics suggest is PROBABLE. Then from there we work our way down the list as far as we reasonably can. That which remains beyond our reach we simply muse over and dream about, because... well... you just never know where a dream may lead you. What a world it might be though if more were willing to do the same? Let us pray - Amen.


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The President of the Government highlighted today the adherence of Faial entrepreneurs the system of incentives for private investment. Since 2015, it has already approved projects amounting to 13 million Euros in the restaurant and tourism sectors; the latter has grown on the island above the regional average. "We are talking about projects developed in the restaurant and tourism sector of Faial ... Mais >>
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The President of the Government highlighted the merit of the public policies implemented in the Region that have contributed, according to data published today, to the economic growth above two percent registered by the Azores in four consecutive years. "The wealth generated in the Azores in 2018 grew more than two percent. In fact, the year of 2018 was the fourth consecutive year in which the wea... Mais >>
Informação: Azores with 965 fewer unemployed in February
The Regional Director for Employment and Vocational Training highlighted in the Lagoa that the data published today by the Institute for Employment and Professional Training (IEFP) show a fall in unemployment over 11% in the Azores. "According to information from IEFP, there was a decrease of 11.2% in unemployment in the Region in February, compared to the same period of the previous year," Paula... Mais >>
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College is way too expensive these days. There is currently a possibility that several of Iowa's university's will have to put a cap on their tuition. A bill in the Iowa House of Representatives has been proposed to freeze tuition rates and state funding to three of the state's public colleges, as reported by Iowa State Daily.
Proposed in majority by the Republican legislatures, this bill would freeze tuition and some funding for Iowa State, University of Northern Iowa, and University of Iowa. Collectively, the pandemic has cost the universities about $185 million dollars.
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Universities across the country are seeing an all time high in regard to tuition prices. This makes it almost impossible for students interested in pursuing higher education to follow this path.
I'm not going to lie, college is not for everybody. No, I'm not saying there are people who aren't "smart enough" to be in college. I went to college and I'll be honest...there were some stupid people in my classes. Not everyone needs to go to college. People who go to a trade school or do an apprenticeship make a whole lot of money.
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The amount of money some universities make off of their student body can be shocking. Some huge colleges could pass for an expensive resort with some of the amenities they're putting in. Just give me a dorm with decent heating, as well as some good food from the dining hall and I'm set!
After diving in, I found out that some colleges in Iowa are charging students a whole lot of money to take their classes. Here's a list of the universities in Iowa along with their tuition rates.
This is the most up to date tuition for these colleges according to their websites.
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One of the most costly things you can do is go to college. Sometimes this is a great decision, but it's not always the best idea for everyone. Here's how much it costs to go to colleges like University of Northern Iowa, Iowa State, and University of Iowa.
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Giorgio Mondini (Ginebra, 19 de julio de 1980) es un piloto de automovilismo suizo. Comenzó su carrera deportiva a la edad de 21 años, en Fórmula Renault 2000 Eurocup. Ganó la Eurocopa de Fórmula Renault V6 en 2004 y, posterior a esto, probó en varios equipos de Fórmula 1.

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Debutó en 2001 en Fórmula Renault 2000 Eurocup, acabando 26.º En 2002, obtuvo la 17.ª posición. Al año siguiente, 2003 cambió a la modalidad de Eurocopa de Fórmula Renault V6 en la que acabó séptimo. En 2004 fue proclamado campeón con tres victorias, tres pole positions y un total de ocho podios.

Al año siguiente se cambió a la modalidad Fórmula Renault 3.5 con el equipo Eurointernational antes de cambiar a la GP2 Series, con el equipo David Price Racing. Además es piloto de pruebas del equipo de A1 Grand Prix de Suiza.

En diciembre de 2005, Mondini tuvo la oportunidad de probar el R25 del equipo Renault F1 al haber ganado la Fórmula Renault V6. Fue tercer piloto del equipo de Fórmula 1 MF1 Racing, que participaría en nueve de diecinueve carreras.

En la pretemporada de Fórmula 1 de 2011 probó con el equipo Hispania Racing.

Luego de varios años inactivo, en 2015 ganó el campeonato italiano de sport prototipos (clase CN2). Desde entonces corre esporádicamente en diferentes campeonatos de LMP3.

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Professor Mark Nevitt: NATO's Renewed Focus on Climate Change & Security—What You Need to Know
Professor Mark Nevitt: NATO's Renewed Focus on Climate Change & Security—What You Need to Know - Institute for Security Policy and Law
(Just Security | June 23, 2021) Last week, the 30 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member States released two important security documents: the Brussels Summit Communiqué as well as a Climate Change and Security Action Plan. The Communiqué reaffirmed NATO's pledge to its founding document, the 1951 Washington Treaty and stated that it is "firmly committed" to the treaty's critical Article 5 collective self-defense provision. Article 5 bonds each NATO member together, explicitly stating that an attack against one ally is considered an attack against all allies. This Communique represented a welcome departure from the former Administration's approach to NATO, which failed to even reaffirm the United States' historic commitment to Article 5.
In addition, the Communiqué also reinvigorated NATO's approach to climate change, characterizing climate as a security "threat multiplier" and "one of the defining challenges of our times." In doing so, the Communiqué endorsed NATO's new Action Plan on Climate Change and Security, which was released the same day. This pithy but powerful plan — just three pages – expressly acknowledges climate change's role in state political fragility, conflict, displacement, and migration. It also specified four specific action items to keep an eye on:
Awareness: Increase climate awareness among allies via an annual Climate Change and Security Impact Assessment.
Adaptation: Adapt to climate change by incorporating climate change considerations into its work on many areas to include defense planning, training and exercises, and disaster response.
Mitigation: Mitigate NATO's contribution of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by developing a novel "mapping and analytical methodology" for GHG emissions from military activities and installations.
Outreach: Enhance outreach with a broad swath of climate-partners to include international and regional organizations, the United Nations, EU, academia, and industry.
NATO's Climate Action Plan reinforces NATO's commitment to prepare for the climate-security century. As I have previously argued, the future will increasingly be shaped by climate change's destabilizing impacts — a vision now clearly shared by all 30 NATO members. NATO's Brussels Communiqué and Climate Action Plan represent welcome, forward-looking steps on climate change. NATO's focus on climate change is also completely aligned with President Biden's Interim National Security Strategy, a key, strategic-level national security planning document where "climate" is mentioned 27 times.
Despite these bold pronouncements, questions remain on translating NATO's bold, strategic climate initiatives into action. As NATO implements the Action Plan, I highlight three questions to help focus our collective attention.
1. How Does the NATO Climate Plan Translate into NATO Arctic Operations?
While the NATO Climate Plan does not explicitly mention the Arctic (a missed opportunity, in my opinion), the Plan should nevertheless signal a shift in NATO's approach to the rapidly changing Arctic operational environment. Due to climate change, scientists estimate that the Arctic is warming 2-3 times faster than the rest of the world. That pace appears to be accelerating, due to a pernicious feedback melting loop. There even remains the possibility of an ice-free Arctic summer by 2035. This massive melt is opening new navigational trade routes for civilian and military vessels through the Northwest Passage (through Canada) and the Northern Sea Route (along the Russian coastline). Vessels are now increasingly able to transit once impenetrable waterways and are beginning to assess the risks of other historic routes, such as the crowded — and sometimes blocked — Suez Canal. Climate change is also renewing the possibility of natural resource extraction on each Arctic coastal state's continental shelf. An estimated 13 percent of the world's undiscovered oil and 30 percent of the world's undiscovered natural gas lies on the Arctic seabed …
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