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/**
 * @fileOverview List facet functions and UI
 * @author David Huynh
 * @author Ryan Lee
 */

/**
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 * @class
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 * @param {Exhibit.UIContext} uiContext
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Exhibit.ListFacet = function(containerElmt, uiContext) {
    Exhibit.jQuery.extend(this, new Exhibit.Facet("list", containerElmt, uiContext));
    this.addSettingSpecs(Exhibit.ListFacet._settingSpecs);

    this._colorCoder = null;
    this._valueSet = new Exhibit.Set();
    this._selectMissing = false;
    this._delayedUpdateItems = null;
    this._dom = null;
    this._orderMap = null;
};

Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype = new Exhibit.EnumeratedFacet();

/**
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Exhibit.ListFacet._settingSpecs = {
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    "colorCoder":       { "type": "text", "defaultValue": null },
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    "collapsed":        { "type": "boolean", "defaultValue": false },
    "formatter":        { "type": "text", "defaultValue": null}
};

/**
 * @static
 * @param {Element} configElmt
 * @param {Element} containerElmt
 * @param {Exhibit.UIContext} uiContext
 * @param {Object} settingsFromDOM
 * @returns {Exhibit.ListFacet}
 */
Exhibit.ListFacet.create = function(configElmt, containerElmt, uiContext, settingsFromDOM) {
 var thisUIContext, facet;

    thisUIContext = Exhibit.UIContext.createFromDOM(configElmt, uiContext);
    facet = new Exhibit.ListFacet(
        (typeof containerElmt !== "undefined" && containerElmt !== null) ?
            containerElmt : configElmt,
        thisUIContext
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    Exhibit.EnumeratedFacet.create(configElmt, facet, settingsFromDOM, thisUIContext);
    return facet;
};

/**
 * @static
 * @param {Element} configElmt
 * @param {Element} containerElmt
 * @param {Exhibit.UIContext} uiContext
 * @returns {Exhibit.ListFacet}
 */
Exhibit.ListFacet.createFromDOM = function(configElmt, containerElmt, uiContext) {
    var settingsFromDOM, facet;

    settingsFromDOM = Exhibit.EnumeratedFacet.buildSettingsFromDOM(configElmt);
    facet = Exhibit.ListFacet.create(configElmt, containerElmt, uiContext, settingsFromDOM);

    return facet;
};

/**
 * @static
 * @private
 * @param {Exhibit.ListFacet} facet
 * @param {Object} configuration
 */
Exhibit.ListFacet._configure = function(facet, configuration) {
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    Exhibit.SettingsUtilities.collectSettings(configuration, facet.getSettingSpecs(), facet._settings);

    if (typeof configuration.expression !== "undefined") {
        facet.setExpressionString(configuration.expression);
        facet.setExpression(Exhibit.ExpressionParser.parse(configuration.expression));
    }
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            property = facet.getUIContext().getDatabase().getProperty(segment.property);
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            }
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    if (facet._settings.colorCoder !== "undefined") {
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    }

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            try {
                facet._formatter = eval(formatter);
            } catch (e) {
                Exhibit.Debug.log(e);
            }
        }
    }

    facet._cache = new Exhibit.FacetUtilities.Cache(
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        facet.getUIContext().getCollection(),
        facet.getExpression()
    );
};

/**
 *
 */
Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype._dispose = function() {
    this._cache.dispose();
    this._cache = null;
    this._colorCoder = null;
    this._dom = null;
    this._valueSet = null;
    this._orderMap = null;
};

/**
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Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype.restrict = function(items) {
    if (this._valueSet.size() === 0 && !this._selectMissing) {
        return items;
    }

    var set = this._cache.getItemsFromValues(this._valueSet, items);
    if (this._selectMissing) {
        this._cache.getItemsMissingValue(items, set);
    }

    return set;
};

/**
 *
 */
Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype.onUncollapse = function() {
    if (this._delayedUpdateItems !== null) {
        this.update(this._delayedUpdateItems);
        this._delayedUpdateItems = null;
    }
};

/**
 * @param {Exhibit.Set} items
 */
Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype.update = function(items) {
/*    if (Exhibit.FacetUtilities.isCollapsed(this)) {
        this._delayedUpdateItems = items;
        return;
    }*/
    Exhibit.jQuery(this._dom.valuesContainer)
        .hide()
        .empty();
    this._constructBody(this._computeFacet(items));
    Exhibit.jQuery(this._dom.valuesContainer).show();
};

/**
 * @param {Exhibit.Set} items
 * @returns {Array}
 */
Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype._computeFacet = function(items) {
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};

/**
 *
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Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype._initializeUI = function() {
    var self = this;

    this._dom = Exhibit.FacetUtilities[this._settings.scroll ? "constructFacetFrame" : "constructFlowingFacetFrame"](
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};

/**
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Exhibit.ListFacet.prototype._constructBody = function(entries) {
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    containerDiv = this._dom.valuesContainer;

    Exhibit.jQuery(containerDiv).hide();

    constructFacetItemFunction = Exhibit.FacetUtilities[this._settings.scroll ? "constructFacetItem" : "constructFlowingFacetItem"];
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    }

    Exhibit.jQuery(containerDiv).show();

    this._dom.setSelectionCount(this._valueSet.size() + (this._selectMissing ? 1 : 0));
};

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Q: Surprising class definition scope behavior Say I have some function:
def f(x):
    return x

...and some class definition using it, like so:
class Cgood():
    x = None
    y = f('foo')

This works fine:
>>> Cgood().y
'foo'

However, if I try to do something like this:
class Cbad():
    x = None
    y = [f(x) for _ in 'abcdefg']

We get an error:
NameError: name 'x' is not defined

Why is x not available in the scope of the list comprehension? Is there some other way to access x? The only way I see is ditching the list comp and resorting to a normal for loop.
EDIT: I am on Python 3.6.2

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The University Housing staff member will verify that the individual is on the list of Approved Stakeholders.
The hall staff member will record the proper information in the Facilities Access Card Information Log.
If the access card is not returned, the card will be reported as lost and deactivated.
The Access Card will gain entry only to specific public doors.
Any misuse of the access card will result in the staff member losing all access privileges until further notice. Any approved stakeholder whose privileges are revoked will be reported to the sponsoring Department.


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1940s Weekend
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Caption: STEAM BACK IN TIME TO THE FABULOUS FORTIES
Caption: HUNDREDS OF COSTUMED RE-ENACTORS
Caption: LOTS OF THEMED ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
Caption: FROM THRILLING BATTLE RE-ENACTMENTS ...
Caption: ... TO THE ATMOSPHERIC FRENCH CAFÉ
SAVE 10% & BOOK ONLINE
We'll meet again!
Take a steam train trip back in time to Britain's finest hour at this all-singing, all-dancing vintage event.
Be sure to pack your dancing shoes and dust off your best polka dot dress, this award winning spectacular features live entertainment, music and dancing, vehicle exhibitions and historical displays, vintage stalls, battle re-enactments and much more.
Various 1940s themed events and re-enactments will be taking place at stations along the 12 mile line. Highlights include battle re-enactments, a working Spitfire, vintage stalls, live music, dance classes, tank displays, classic cars and more!
Listen to ENSA entertainment from Paul Harper, Don Gentile, The Rum & Cola Girls, The Washboard Resonators, The Bluebird Belles, Rachel Mercer and Kelly Ann Waldie
Watch battle re-enactments
Enjoy live music and dancing, including the George Formby Appreciation Society and The Backstep Boogie Club
Check out military and classic vehicle displays
Say "bonjour" to the characters from 'Allo, 'Allo
Peruse fashion and memorabilia stalls
Be mesmerized by Jez Mansfield Magician & Spiv Extraordinaire
Sit in the cockpit and experience the sight, sound and power of a working Spitfire*
Soak up the patriotic atmosphere of our VE Day Concert (Monday only)
Meet hundreds of dedicated re-enactors
Look at historical displays including a replica Field Kitchen and an American Camp
Shake hands with Sir Winston Churchill who will be making appearances throughout the weekend
Visit the different themed stations along the line from Camp Roanoke to Rossendorf
Treat yourself to a traditional cream tea (and glass of fizz) in our opulent Observation Saloon**
Working Spitfire Experience
This is your chance to experience the sight, sound and power of the stalwart Spitfire. Your experience will include sitting in the cockpit to have your photos/videos taken using your own camera. You will be given a briefing on the aircraft and its controls by one of the experienced team and you will even get to start up the 27 Litre V 12 Rolls Royce engine. The engine run lasts for 1 minute in which time it will burn between 1-2 gallons of fuel.
The Working Spitfire Experience will be based in our Bury Transport Museum yard. The experience will last approximately 20 minutes and costs £40.00, plus a £10.00 deposit to secure your booking. To book your Working Spitfire Experience please click here and scroll down the list to our event to select a date and time. Availability can be found below:
Saturday 25 May
Sunday 26 May
Time Availability Time Availability Time Availability
10:00 - 10:20 Available 10:00 - 10:20 Available 10:00 - 10:20 Available
11:00 - 11:20 Available 11:00 - 11:20 Sold Out 11:00 - 11:20 Available
12:00 - 12:20 Available 12:00 - 12:20 Available 12:00 - 12:20 Sold Out
14:00 - 14:20 Sold Out 14:00 - 14:20 Sold Out 14:00 - 14:20 Available
15:00 - 15:20 Sold Out 15:00 - 15:20 Available 15:00 - 15:20 Available
Please Note: The engine can only run once every hour so spaces are strictly limited. Working Spitfire Experience bookings do not include entry to the event.
Observation Saloon Cream Tea Experience
Sit back, relax and indulge in a traditional cream team on-board our luxurious Observation Saloon as it journeys up the line. Enjoy a scone with butter, jam, clotted cream and tea or coffee, as well as a glass of fizz for part of your journey for just £10 (upgrade on 1940s Weekend ticket). Just turn up for the service and if there's availability we'll book you on.
What's on Where Type of attraction Start Time Finish Time
'Allo, 'Allo! Characters On Board Train Entertainment & Activitites 10:00 16:00
Vintage Cream Teas in the Observation Saloon* On Board Train (Bury Departure) Food & Drink 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
Rachel Mercer Bury Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Jez Mansfield - Spiv Extraordinaire Bury Station Entertainment & Activities 10:00 16:00
Vintage & Military Stalls Bury Station Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
Winston Churchill's Welcome Speech Bury Station Battles & Re-Enactments 10:00 10:05
George Formby Appreciation Society Bury Transport Museum Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
The Backstep Boogie Club Dance Sessions Bury Transport Museum Music & Dancing 11:00 16:00
Field Kitchen Bury Transport Museum Food & Drink 10:00 16:00
Working Spitfire* Bury Transport Museum Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
Vintage & Military Stalls Bury Transport Museum Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
Vintage Vehicle Display Ramsbottom Station Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
Mr Don Gentile Ramsbottom Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Rum & Cola Girls Ramsbottom Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Winston Churchill's Speech Ramsbottom Station Battles & Re-Enactments 14:40 14:45
Battle Re-Enactment Ramsbottom Station Battles & Re-Enactments 14:45 15:10
WW2 Command Centre Ramsbottom Station Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
French Café Display Ramsbottom Station Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
Camp Roanoke Irwell Vale Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
The Bluebird Belles Rawtenstall Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
German Camp Rawtenstall Station Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
'Allo, 'Allo! Characters On Board Train Entertainment & Activities 10:00 16:00
The Bluebird Belles Bury Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
The Backstep Boogie Dance Club Bury Transport Museum Music & Dancing 11:00 16:00
The Washboard Resonators Ramsbottom Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Paul Harper & Mr Don Gentile Rawtenstall Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Rum & Cola Girls Rawtenstall Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
German Camp Rawtenstall Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
Winston Churchill's Speech Rawtenstall Battles & Re-enactments 15:05 15:10
Battle Re-Enactment Rawtenstall Battles & Re-Enactments 15:10 15:35
Paul Harper & Mr Don Gentile Bury Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Rum & Cola Girls Bury Station Music & Dancing 14:30 16:00
Vintage Stalls Bury Station Displays & Exhibitions 10:00 16:00
Kelly Ann Waldie Bury Transport Museum Music & Dancing 10:00 14:00
Rum & Cola Girls Bury Transport Museum Music & Dancing 10:00 14:00
Tea Dance Bury Transport Museum Music & Dancing 13:00 14:00
Winston Churchill's Speech Bury Transport Museum Battles & Re-Enactments 14:40 14:45
VE Day Concert Bury Transport Museum Music & Dancing 14:45 16:15
The Bluebird Belles Ramsbottom Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
The Washboard Resonators Rawtenstall Station Music & Dancing 10:00 16:00
Battle Re-Enactment Rawtenstall Station Battles & Re-Enactments 11:10 11:35
Ticket Information & Prices
Online Ticket Prices
Beat the queues and save 10% by booking your tickets online. Our exclusive online discounts are displayed in the table below:
1 Day Rover
Family (2 Adults + Up to 3 Children)
£53.10 N/A N/A
Discounted advanced tickets will be taken off sale 24 hours before the start of an event, the below tickets will be available from manned stations on the day.
On-the-Day Ticket Prices
The below Rover Tickets will replace all standard travel fares across the weekend.
Please click here to download our 1940s Weekend Train Timetable.
Important Information and Getting Here
Entertainment begins at 10am and runs until 4pm**, however train services will start earlier and run later, please see timetable for details.
The following facilities will be open across the 1940s Weekend**:
Location of Venue
Gift Shop Shopping Bury Station 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
The Buffet Food & Drink Bury Station 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
The Pie 'n' Pea Shack Food & Drink Bury Station 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
The Trackside Food & Drink Bury Station 09:30 - 00:00 09:30 - 23:00 12:00 - 23:00
Castlecroft Café Food & Drink Bury Transport Museum 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
Ramsbottom Hut Food & Drink Ramsbottom Station 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
Rawtenstall Café Food & Drink Rawtenstall Station 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
Buffer Stops Bar Food & Drink Rawtenstall Station 11:00 - 00:00 11:00 - 22:00 12:00 - 23:00
** Times are approximate and may be subject to change.
We recommend beginning your journey at Bury Bolton Street Station. For information on how to get there, as well as a helpful guide to local transportation links and parking spaces, please visit our Getting Here page.
Our visitors say…
"We picked up the steam train which stopped at various stations where there was lots going on relating to the 1940s. Lots of people were dressed in forties costume. 'Allo' Allo characters on the train made journey even better! We will be back again next year! Well done to all those who made it possible."
Tripadvisor (June 2018)
Notices and promotions
1940s Weekend 2019
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1940s Weekend Promo Video

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An extra treat during our visit of the Rijksmuseum was the opportunity to stand in line for 20 minutes to see Damian Hirst's For the Love of God, a platinum skull embedded with 8,601 diamonds and a set of real human teeth. It sold for $50 million. According to the museum flyer, the piece's title came from Hirst's mother. It's what she said when her son told her what he was making.
We were allowed into the exhibit in small groups. You wound your way through a narrow pitch-black hallway into a pitch-black exhibit hall. The skull, displayed in a glass case, was illuminated by spotlights. You were naturally drawn to the skull because to do otherwise would mean crashing around in the dark next to God-knows-who. The skull was sparkly.
The next room contained Hirst's personal selection of works from the Rijksmuseum, a mix of portraits and still lifes, each with a paragraph of Hirst's loopy commentary. There was something definitely bizarre about standing in the shadow of Dutch burghers as we snaked our way in to see a diamond skull. I imagine these businessmen of some four centuries ago with their eyes upon us calculating how many slaves they'd have to move to snag a bauble like that. It sure was a better fit than Hirst's A Thousand Years, a glass cube with maggots, flies and bloody cow's head, which I think anyone from 1635 is going to see as a waste of good head cheese.


Below is the list of audio tracks and live broadcasts that played on All WNY Radio on Fridday, Feb. 17.
3:32 AM Amputecht - R.E.M.
7:28 AM Eric Burt - Go!
9:06 AM The Lime Line - What's Left?
3:57 PM Amputecht - R.E.M.
7:39 PM The Lime Line - What's Left?
9:12 PM Eric Burt - Go!


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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow - Photos by The AANews
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow urges harder push for a 'blue wave', vows to stand against bigotry in Washington
Posted: Friday 06.01.2018 5:57 am The Arab American News World
The [travel] ban has nothing to do with safety, makes us less safe around the world and negatively impacts our families in Michigan
DEARBORN — It's no surprise that people the world over are attracted to the message of change. As one crisis and protest follows after another, it seems like people are forcibly grasping for progress at time when frustration with stagnation has become neck deep.
The United Sates is unmistakably a powerful player on an international stage rife with war and humanitarian crises that have paved the path for prevalent anti-immigration sentiments, culminating in the election of President Trump.
America's affairs overseas are especially poignant in Michigan, where the third highest number of Arab Americans reside, according to the 2010 U.S Census.
This November, those Arab Americans— and other voters across Michigan— will go to the polls to determine whether to re-elect Democratic U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow.
Stabenow, who was first elected in 2000, is currently leading in a number of polls against two Republican challengers.
Senator Gary Peters' term runs until 2021.
After making appearances at several businesses in Dearborn on May 25, including at a market and bakery, Stabenow sat down in The AANews offices to discuss what it would take for Americans to see tangible change in both Lansing and Washington and, consequently, around the world.
The AANews Publisher Osama Siblani questions Senator Stabenow
'Vitriol and loud bigotry'
Stabenow said she shares the Arab and Muslim communities' concerns about how they are being portrayed and the division among Americans the Trump administration has promoted.
"There is not a focus, a purpose about what is being done in a way that is good for our country, good for our people and good for the world," she said. "Everything is focused on dividing people and having people mistrust each other."
From her vantage point, the president "is giving permission […] for a vitriol and loud bigotry" to a minority of Americans who engage in hate speech and commit hate crimes.
Although Democrats are a minority in Congress, she said lawmakers like her have continued to fight against the alienation and partisan politics coming out of the White House.
Stabenow added that she's thankful for a judicial system that has swiftly stepped in to balance the president's powers, like putting a lid on the travel ban.
With Trump and his lawyer Rudy Giuliani escalating attacks on the Justice Department, Stabenow stressed that it was vital to protect Robert Mueller's role as a special independent counsel leading the investigation into possible Russian collusion with the Trump campaign in the 2016 elections.
Travel ban – what's next
Just hours after President Trump issued an executive order banning the travel of individuals from seven Muslim-majority nations, Stabenow signed on to a Republican-sponsored senate bill that called for its reversal. A move on the bill was denied by Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.).
As a final verdict from a Republican-leaning Supreme Court on the travel ban's constitutionality draws near, Stabenow said Americans are left with the pragmatic option to head to the polls this November and elect lawmakers who will challenge the decision, if the justices side with the president.
I'm very sorry about the words coming from this administration. They are wrong; they are hateful; they do not represent the majority of people and we need to be loud together.
Stabenow with Publisher Siblani at The AANews office
Terrorist watch list "profiling"
Leaked intelligence documents obtained in 2014 by The Intercept showed that Dearborn, with a high concentration of Arab Americans and population of nearly 100,000, had the second highest number of residents on the "Terrorist Screening Database", the U.S. government's watchlist of "known or suspected terrorists" that is used by multiple agencies, including the FBI.
Stabenow was sympathetic and said it's often too easy for an individual to get on the list, but very hard for them to get off as there is little to no due process in place. She said that mostly happens when travelers share the same name with a known "terrorist."
She added that under the Obama administration, she had spoken directly to the former secretary of Homeland Security regarding the issue on several occasions, but that talks were unsuccessful.
Because the Trump administration is not sympathetic to those burdened by being unjustly placed on the list, attempts to be removed— for now, at least— will have to be on a case by case basis, she said.
"It's a matter of profiling people from a racial or religious stand point," Stabenow said of the watch list, adding that due process will take legislation and would most likely not happen administratively.
Senator Stabenow with Dearborn Mayor Jack O'Reilly and Dearborn Fresh co-owner Kamal Turfah
Power of the pro-Israeli lobby
In the wake of month-long demonstrations on the Gaza-Israeli border that resulted in more than 110 deaths and thousands of injuries by Israeli military forces, more Americans and lawmakers have taken to the streets and social media, voicing opposition against Israeli aggression.
But last March, 55 senators, including Gary Peters (D-MI), co-signed a bill that pushed back against a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that urged countries to divest from or break contracts with Israel.
The "Israel Anti-Boycott Act", or Senate Bill 720, makes it illegal for Americans to participate in or support the boycott, divestment or sanctioning of Israel.
Stabenow said she didn't support the bill because she felt it infringes on free speech and that it was "not written in a way" that would make her sign on.
She criticized the Trump administration's approach and decision to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying the president should have taken advice against doing so.
"I think it's very regretful what they did," she said. "And it really breaks my heart when I see what's happening in terms of the violence."
However, Stabenow has co-singed resolutions that favor continued U.S. support of Israeli settlement expansion, that maintain defense systems and are against Israel returning to the armistice lines that existed on June 4, 1967.
When asked why the U.S. has double standards when dealing with Israel and its attacks on Syria, compared to its relationship with other countries like Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia, which are engaged in a proxy war in Syria, Stabenow dodged the question, saying the issue was "very, very complicated."
Senator Stabenow has lunch with Mayor O'Reilly, New Yasmeen Bakery co-owner Hussein Siblini and American Arab Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Fay Beydoun
War on Iran?
Following Trump's decision to abandon U.S. participation in the Iran Nuclear Deal, many are concerned that tensions will lead to war between Iran and U.S. allies, like Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Stabenow said she doesn't know if the U.S. will engage in a war with Iran, but she worries because she'd supported the nuclear agreement because it made Americans safer from a nuclear threat.
"We had a huge coalition of allies that came together, and it was the right thing to do," she said. "Now, our allies don't know if they can trust our word."
She added that she doesn't think the White House carries out "well thought out" decisions or that the president is well-prepared or has the experience to understand world's complexities.
"I just don't feel we have a steady hand [in the White House]," she said.
However, she said the U.S. should get tougher on Iran, which she said has "chosen" to sponsor terrorist activities in the region.
I don't believe our county has taken the right position on Yemen. There is a huge humanitarian crisis going on there and the United States is not doing enough.
War in Yemen
The Yemeni American community has not only suffered the travel ban's severe impacts because of family separation, but the U.S.'s pledge to aid other nations in their war in Yemen has resulted in wide-spread famine and disease, creating what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Last June, the senate narrowly voted for a $110 million package to arm Saudi Arabia with precision-guided missiles, used to continue its military campaign in Yemen. The sales deal was nearly blocked by 47 senators who voted against it, but the remaining 53 senators made way for the State Department's approval of $670 million in munitions to the kingdom.
Stabenow said she's highly critical of Saudi Arabia's actions in Yemen, which is why she voted against the arms deal.
"I don't believe our county has taken the right position on this," she said. "There is a huge humanitarian crisis going on there and I don't think the United States is doing enough on this."
She added that she was concerned that Trump's decision to make Saudia Arabia the first foreign country he visited as president— rather than one that shares our nation's democratic values— sent the wrong message.
"That was a mistake," she said.
A blue wave?
With a Republican-majority Congress gridlocking domestic and international policy changes, Stabenow stressed the importance of Michiganders voting from large pool of strong Democratic candidates in the November elections.
She said if enough Democrats were elected to the Senate so they could to chair committees, like the homeland security, judiciary or foreign relations committees, the conversation would shift to include accountability on policies like the travel ban.
She also cautioned against underestimating the power of Trump's tweets and the ability for his rhetoric to shift conversations and create distractions.
Although Stabenow said she thinks the national climate post-Trump's election favors Democratic values, she acknowledged that, "it's going to be a lot of hard work.
"I'd love to say a blue wave [is coming], but I'm not willing to say that," she said. "I think people need to work hard and it all depends on who decides that this is not the right way to do things and who comes out to vote."
Major women players in the state's pool of candidates also helps drive a sense of change that could be brought with the Democratic party, she added.
Stabenow is coasting on a comfortable lead in polls, so she said the best campaign efforts she could pursue is to keep working hard and getting things done.
"People in Michigan expect you to go out and earn your vote," she said.
Stabenow vowed to fight for Michigan families in Washington and said she was honored to represent a diverse community that makes the state as vibrant and competitive as it is.
"I'm very sorry about the words coming from this administration," she said. "They are wrong; they are hateful; they do not represent the majority of people and we need to be loud together. And part of being loud is voting in the election, because we can make change, we can make it better — but we have to participate to do that."
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import path = require('path')
import {installPkgs} from 'supi'
import tape = require('tape')
import promisifyTape from 'tape-promise'
import {
  prepare,
  testDefaults,
} from '../utils'

const test = promisifyTape(tape)

test('install with --independent-leaves', async (t: tape.Test) => {
  const project = prepare(t)
  await installPkgs(['rimraf@2.5.1'], await testDefaults({independentLeaves: true}))

  const m = project.requireModule('rimraf')
  t.ok(typeof m === 'function', 'rimraf() is available')
  await project.isExecutable('.bin/rimraf')
})

test('--independent-leaves throws exception when executed on node_modules installed w/o the option', async (t: tape.Test) => {
  const project = prepare(t)
  await installPkgs(['is-positive'], await testDefaults({independentLeaves: false}))

  try {
    await installPkgs(['is-negative'], await testDefaults({independentLeaves: true}))
    t.fail('installation should have failed')
  } catch (err) {
    t.ok(err.message.indexOf('This node_modules was not installed with the --independent-leaves option.') === 0)
  }
})

test('--no-independent-leaves throws exception when executed on node_modules installed with --independent-leaves', async (t: tape.Test) => {
  const project = prepare(t)
  await installPkgs(['is-positive'], await testDefaults({independentLeaves: true}))

  try {
    await installPkgs(['is-negative'], await testDefaults({independentLeaves: false}))
    t.fail('installation should have failed')
  } catch (err) {
    t.ok(err.message.indexOf('This node_modules was installed with --independent-leaves option.') === 0)
  }
})

test('global installation with --independent-leaves', async (t: tape.Test) => {
  prepare(t)
  const globalPrefix = path.resolve('..', 'global')
  const opts = await testDefaults({global: true, prefix: globalPrefix, independentLeaves: true})
  await installPkgs(['is-positive'], opts)

  // there was an issue when subsequent installations were removing everything installed prior
  // https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm/issues/808
  await installPkgs(['is-negative'], opts)

  const isPositive = require(path.join(globalPrefix, '1_independent_leaves', 'node_modules', 'is-positive'))
  t.ok(typeof isPositive === 'function', 'isPositive() is available')

  const isNegative = require(path.join(globalPrefix, '1_independent_leaves', 'node_modules', 'is-negative'))
  t.ok(typeof isNegative === 'function', 'isNegative() is available')
})


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Complex Commercial and Business Litigation
Due Diligence in IP Acquisitions
Ex Parte Reexaminations
Invalidity Opinions
IP Transactional
Non-infringement Opinions
Patentability Opinions
Post Grant Practice
Post-Grant Review
Right to Practice Opinions
Strategic IP Portfolio Development and Management
Trade Secret Litigation
Trademark and Copyright Litigation
Trademark and Copyright Practice
Transfers, Mergers, Acquisitions, Bankruptcies and Securitizations
Unfair Competition and False Advertising
Unfair Competition and False Advertising Litigation
Named to Best Lawyers (R) in America, 2018, 2019
Martindale-Hubbell BV Rated
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2008
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2006
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2002
U.S. District Court, Central and Northern Districts of Illinois, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1999
State of Connecticut, 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, 1991
State of New York, 1991
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1990
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1990
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1990
University of Minnesota, B.A., Biology, 1985
Michael J. Rye
Partner and Litigation Department Co-Chair
Michael Rye is a trial lawyer of more than 20 years' experience whose varied intellectual property litigation practice runs the gamut of litigation from injunction hearings through appeal for domestic and international clients in a wide variety of industries, which often involve complex technologies. Mike's client-oriented case management style is practical and productive. His command of the legal process involves understanding the written rules and procedures as well as the unwritten rules. He has a proven ability to solve complex legal problems through strategic planning and preparation. Mike's practice emphasizes patent litigation, but often involves trademark, trade dress, copyright, trade secrets, unfair competition, false advertising, licensing, and other related commercial and business litigation. Mike has acted as lead litigation counsel in courts throughout the United States, including multi-district litigation and numerous Federal District courts. He co-chairs Cantor Colburn's Litigation Department.
Partner, Cantor Colburn LLP, 2002-present
Associate, Cantor Colburn LLP, 1997-2002
Associate, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, PC, Springfield, MA, 1990-1997
OFS Fitel LLC et al (Dist. CT) Represented a leading manufacturer of optical fibre in a complex patent infringement suit involving more than ten patents. After considerable discovery, we were able to negotiate a substantial settlement.
FARO v. Brainlabs (Dist. CT) Represented inventor of surgical digital positioning devices. Negotiated successful licensing program with Brainlabs and other industry leaders after discovery conducted.
Siemon Company v. Krone, Inc. (Dist. CT) Represented a telecommunications connector manufacturer in the successful prosecution of a patent infringement lawsuit related to suppression of electrical cross-talk in connectors. Mike obtained summary judgment of infringement resulting in a favorable settlement.
Imonex v. Greenwald Industries (E.D. TX) Represented a manufacturer of coin sorters in patent infringement defense in Eastern District of Texas with alleged multi-million dollar damages, resulting in dismissal of case and license of accused patents with nominal payment.
Aearo Company and Cabot Safety Intermediate Corporation v. Apothecary Products, Inc. (S. D. IN) Represented trade dress owner of "pillow pack" packaging in infringement litigation and defense of cancellation action based upon alleged functionality of mark. We ultimately obtained a favorable license and dismissal of the cancellation action.
Kaman Music Corporation v. Gibson Guitar Corporation (Dist. CT) Represented plaintiff in preliminary injunction motion and litigation asserting trademark infringement for defendant's use of the "LP" mark. The case resulted in an agreement to discontinue the offending use.
Thomas & Betts Corp. v. Siemon Company (W.D. TN) Represented a telecommunications connector manufacturer in the successful defense of a patent infringement lawsuit relating to printed circuit board designs with asserted damages in the millions of dollars. Our aggressive invalidity defense resulted in license of accused patents with nominal payment.
B.A.S. Industries, LLC v. Indian Industries, Inc., (Dist. CT) Represented a distributor of table tennis equipment in litigation against the owner of the registered trademark "ping pong". We filed a cancellation action based upon the asserted generic status of the mark. The case resulted in a favorable settlement for our client.
Design Patent Litigation: A Fundamental Shift
William J. Cass, Elizabeth Ann "Betty Morgan and Michael J. Rye
Cantor Colburn Recognized in "Best Law Firms 2020" by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
U.S. News - Best Lawyers® has ranked Cantor Colburn among the country's "Best Law Firms" for 2020. Cantor Colburn's trademark, copyright, and litigation practices were cited, and litigation was cited for both intellectual property and patent litigation. Earlier this year Michael A. Cantor, Philmore H. Colburn II, Michael J. Rye, Curtis Krechevsky and George A. Pelletier, Jr. were recognized as Best Lawyers.
Attorneys Cantor, Colburn, Rye, Krechevsky, and Pelletier Recognized U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
Co-Managing Partners Michael A. Cantor and Philmore H. Colburn II, Partner and Litigation Department Co-Chair Michael J. Rye, Partner and Trademark & Copyright Department Chair Curtis Krechevsky and Trademark and Copyright Of Counsel George A. Pelletier, Jr. have been selected as U.S. News – Best Lawyers® (2020 Edition).
Michael Cantor, Philmore Colburn II, Michael Rye, Curt Krechevsky Recognized as 2019 Best Lawyers®
Four of Cantor Colburn's key partner were selected by their peers for recognition in The Best Lawyers in America (2019 Edition). Co-Managing Partners Michael A. Cantor and Philmore H. Colburn II, Litigation Department Chair Michael J. Rye, and Partner and Trademark & Copyright Department Chair Curtis Krechevsky were recognized for the third consecutive year.
Cantor, Colburn, Krechevsky and Rye Recognized U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2018 Best Lawyers
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that its Co-Managing Partners Michael A. Cantor and Philmore H. Colburn II, and partners Curtis Krechevsky, who leads the firm's Trademark & Copyright Department, and Michael J. Rye, who leads the firm's Litigation Department, were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018.
Cantor Colburn's Rye quoted on Induced Infringement Ruling
Law360 quoted Cantor Colburn's Michael J. Rye on the U.S. Supreme Court's induced infringement ruling from in Limelight Networks Inc. v. Akamai Technologies Inc.
Cantor Colburn Litigation Department of the Year - IP
Cantor Colburn was named Litigation Department of the Year in the Intellectual Property category by the Connecticut Law Tribune.
Cantor Colburn's litigators have decades of trial experience, presenting technically complex matters to judges and juries, and work collaboratively with their patent colleagues who are highly educated and expert in a wide variety of technologies. The Law Tribune described Cantor Colburn as "a law firm… and a haven for scientists."
Cantor Colburn Nationally Ranked for Patent Litigation by Corporate Counsel
Cantor Colburn was nationally ranked for patent litigation by Corporate Counsel magazine in its October 2013 issue. Cantor Colburn's dedicated team of litigation attorneys have decades of experience in presenting technically complex matters for trial in front of judges and juries. A partner participates in every facet of the case, bringing results that count for the client. And at each phase of the litigation, Cantor Colburn seeks practical strategies to achieve a prompt, efficient resolution of the dispute.
Challenging Your Competitors' Patent Applications
Michael J. Rye and Michele C. Perino
Overcoming Section 101 Challenges for Patent Holders
Your Patent Portfolio May Be Worth More Than You Think
Corporate Counsel magazine
Steven M. Coyle and Michael J. Rye
Sidestepping Certain Types Of Patent Lawsuits
The Connecticut Law Tribune
Cantor Colburn Partner Mike Rye in Patent Litigation Roundtable
GC New England
Boys & Girls Club of Hartford 2019 GREAT Futures Celebration
Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford's 2019 GREAT Futures Celebration on April 18, 2019 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Cantor Colburn Sponsors CIPLA Judge's Dinner
Cantor Colburn is pleased to sponsor the Connecticut Intellectual Property Law Association's Judge's Dinner on May 11, 2017.
Patent Litigation Roundtable
GC New England, Q1
Member, Intellectual Property Section
Member, Litigation Section
American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association
Connecticut Intellectual Property Lawyers Association, Past President
Hampden County Bar Association
Intellectual Property Owners Association


Author Jenny Nelson's debut novel Georgia's Kitchen is a gourmand and chick lit lover's dream come true. Set in both NYC and Tuscany, Italy, the reader follows Georgia Gray on her journey to find love, courage to follow her passion and most importantly, herself.
At thirty-three years old, Georgia is head chef at one of New York City's swankiest eateries and fiancé to Glenn, a successful lawyer. All of a sudden, her world comes crashing down around her when a slanderous restaurant review costs Georgia her job and Glenn unexpectedly calls off the wedding. With a ruined reputation and a broken heart, Georgia decides to escape from the city and spend the summer in Tuscany cooking for her former mentor.
Endless amounts of cheese, wine, and her new Italian lover, Gianni, revive Georgia and quickly have her feeling like herself again. After a fairytale summer, she is faced with the decision to take the opportunity of a lifetime or return to NYC and follow her dream – to open her own restaurant.
Nelson navigates the culinary world with such ease, one would guess she studied at Le Cordon Bleu in a former life. Her descriptions of ingredients and entrees are so deliciously detailed that you can almost taste them.
Georgia's Kitchen tackles a number of issues to which nearly every twenty and thirty-something woman can relate. Georgia asks herself "When will I find The One?" "If I do find him, will I still be young enough to have children?" "Do I even want children?" "Should I have started a family rather than focus on my career?" Georgia's struggle to separate societal and familial expectations from what she really wants out of life is a familiar predicament for the modern woman.
Nelson has worked as a web editor and producer for companies such as iVillage, Vogue.com and Style.com. She now lives with her husband, twin daughters and dog in Millbrook, NY and Manhattan.
Visit http://www.jennynelsonauthor.com/ for more information about Nelson and the latest news on her upcoming work.
Have you/will you read Georgia's Kitchen? Let us know!


Four and Twenty Fairy Tales is a collection of stories, selected from the writings of Perrault, Leprince de Beaumont, Madame de Villeneuve among other important French fairy tale writers, and translated by J. R. Planché (1796 ? 1880). The text is accompanied by the beautiful illustrations of James Godwin, Edward Corbould and William Harvey. Perrault (1628 ? 1703) was among the first writers to bring magical children?s stories into the literary mainstream, proving to their original seventeenth century readers that such works were important, enjoyable, as well as thought-provoking.
The stories of Four and Twenty Fairy Tales encompass favourites such as ?Blue Beard?, ?Sleeping Beauty?, ?Puss in Boots?, 'Beauty and the Beast' and ?Cinderella? as well as other, near-forgotten tales such as ?Fairer than a Fairy?, ?The Impossible Enchantment? and ?The Widow and her Two Daughters.? Planché himself was a British dramatist and antiquary, chiefly responsible for introducing historically accurate costume into nineteenth century British theatre. His interest in folklore stemmed from such endeavours ? and his passion for the tales as well as mastery of the French language is apparent in this text.
The book contains a selection of black-and-white illustrations by Edward Corbould, James Godwin, William Harvey and others, all engraved by the famous Dalziel Brothers which further serve to refine and enhance the tales.
Pook Press celebrates the great ?Golden Age of Illustration? in children?s literature ? a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children?s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.
'Four and Twenty Fairy Tales, Selected From Those of Perrault, and Other Popular Writers - Illustrated by Godwin, Corbould, and Harvey' by Charles Perrault is a digital EPUB ebook for direct download to PC, Mac, Notebook, Tablet, iPad, iPhone, Smartphone, eReader - but not for Kindle. A DRM capable reader equipment is required.


Travelling the coast stop and visit the Golden Sands of the 90 Mile Beach via the townships of Loch Sport, Golden Beach, Paradise Beach, Seaspray and Woodside Beach, these coastal towns can be accessed via the South Gippsland Highway at Yarram or via the Princes Highway (A1) at Sale.
In summer its a delight, the incredible blue of the sea and sky contrasting with the white sands. Holiday makers and fishermen are discovering this part of the world in droves as your hand is not in your pocket every other minute - like a lot of the more recognised destinations.
The roads in and around this district incorporate the "90 Mile Beach Wildlife Trail" and the "Wildlife Coast Nature Track" which enables you to catch a glimpse of our watery friends the whales, dolphins and seals.
The diversity of accommodation caters for all from luxury cabins, cottages, B&B's, motels, game resorts, holiday homes and caravan/camping parks nestled amongst the sand dunes of the fabulous stretch of coastline.
The area is surrounded by Coastal Parks and is the gateway to the Lakes National Park and Rotamah Island (bird observatory) with easy access to the Gippsland Lakes System a mecca for the bushwalker and angler (surf and lake).
Other activities include golf, bowls, tennis, horse riding, water skiing, swimming (surf or lake), bike riding, or just kick back and relax and enjoy these majestic surrounds.
Small friendly town on the South Gippsland Highway some 15ks from Yarram, facilities include a hotel and motel (on highway) general store, petrol/gas fishing information. 10ks to Woodside Beach, right on the beach is the Woodside Beach Holiday Park part of the Motor Village Group. Public toilets, Electric BBQ's, toilets etc. The beach is patrolled in summer.
Is a popular seaside resort (patrolled beach in summer) with excellent fishing all year round in the surf or creek. Bait, tackle and ice are available. There is a licensed general store, petrol, take-away food and a caravan park which allows for beachside camping. BBQ's and playgrounds for the daytripper. Very popular holiday destination for people in and around the Sale area.
Noted for great surf fishing which attracts fishermen from all over the state the. Golden Beach's licensed store provides info as well as all requirements. There is a variety of accommodation available, including B&Bs and cottages, and camping along the beach dunes is also permitted. BBQ's, public toilets etc.
Wildlife abounds in Loch Sport. Kangaroos graze on the golf course and around town. Rainbow Lorikeets and Pelicans are prolific, with frequent visits from inquisitive Dolphins. Accommodation is plentiful but it is a good idea to book especially during the main holiday periods. The Marina Hotel is open 7 days a week for meals, coffee shops, bakeries and take-aways are also popular.
The modern marina provides sheltered moorings in all wind directions and has public visitor berths. Holiday activities are numerous pick up a calendar from any of the shops. Art and Craft galleries are dotted through the town and there is plenty to see and do apart from the obvious water activities.
Coastal Stays produces Visitor Maps for The Great Ocean Road, Sydney to Warrnambool Coastal Drive, Lakes Entrance, Tarwin Lower/Venus Bay, Inverloch, Phillip Island and Apollo Bay. Click to download map.


I like to note what's working for our family at any given time, even though this is bound to change.
Piano practice: What's working is to tailor a small reward system to each individual child. Albus earns screen time following piano practice. Fooey puts a sticker on her school calendar every time she practices, and earns small rewards (books or crafts) for every twenty practices. AppleApple likes to play the piano and doesn't like keeping track of things, so she doesn't want or need a reward.
I've put a dishwasher emptying schedule on the chalkboard. The three eldest take turns unloading, and put a check mark beside their name each time. This helps balance it out on days when one child can't take his or her turn. No fighting over who has done it more often. CJ is too small to unload the dishwasher, so his job is to the water the plants every few days. He gets a checkmark too.
The laundry is an ongoing issue for me, for which I seem to have less and less patience. Since the bed bug situation began, I've been running everything through the drier as a precaution. A pattern has taken hold: the laundry gets washed, dried, then left for days sitting crumpled in baskets until I finally undertake the task of folding and distributing it. This does not make me happy. Last night, while I was at class, AppleApple and CJ spent an hour folding and distributing laundry: they made it into a game, apparently. This makes me very happy.
Everyone was waiting up to hear about my first class last night.
I can report that the classroom is not an ideal workshopping space, and I'm hoping to get the class moved. I can also report that that my concussion symptoms did not feel worse after teaching for three hours, for which I am more than grateful, I am deeply relieved.
I woke this morning feeling better relative to every other day this week.
A friend sent me a link to Tabatha Southey's reflection on her own experience with concussion. Given that it's Tabatha Southey, it's very funny, and also comforting: I relate to the feeling of disassociation she describes, and her inclination to start crying just about whenever. I am not a crier, generally speaking, yet I've found myself slipping easily into tears. (Parking ticket? Tears! Children holding hands on the way to school? Tears! Someone "hates" the supper I've made? Tears!) It doesn't seem like a bad thing, though that may be my disassociative self talking. Nothing seems like a bad thing, really, which makes life very liveable.
But I look forward to exiting this fog. I really do.
It worries me to think of my brain being bruised. It worries me to consider bruised the part of me that I rely on for judgement and self-critique and sensible advice and the ability to focus intensely. It's given me a whole new perspective on injury and fitness, and also on the idea of pushing beyond one's limits. I can push my muscles beyond what seem to be their limits, and I trust my body's capacity for endurance, but it never occurred to me that I might have to extend the idea of physical limits to my brain. It doesn't seem the same, to me, as a hip injury or an ankle sprain: I wouldn't shy away from activities that might re-injure those body parts, but would I risk re-injuring my head? I don't think so. My head is my livelihood.
A few more good things, before I sign off: my kids like to read the newspaper, comics and obituaries. I know it's off-beat, but I gravitate toward the obituaries, too: all those stories, the attempted summing up of all those lives. Here is AppleApple, before leaving for school this morning: "Mom, you have to read today's obituary about a nun who was 109 years old!" That makes me happy, too.
And I'm oddly happy living with my dresser drawers emptied out and the majority of my clothing temporarily stored in giant plastic bags (a bed bug precaution). I have a tiny rotation of clothes available, all are clothes I like wearing, and the lack of choice every morning is a peaceable thing. I may never go back to full drawers again.
Finally, I'm very happy with the random tasks that got accomplished over the summer. The following messy places got thoroughly cleaned and organized: the fridge (!!), the art table and accompanying bins and shelves (why do we have so many art supplies?), the children's rooms and their bookshelves, the bathroom cabinets, the swim stuff, the bins of gift bags in the attic (I know, you wouldn't think that's much, but it felt like an accomplishment), and my home office. My office, with its tidy new filing box, makes me especially happy.
Oh, and one more good thing! Here's the link to the official announcement in Quill & Quire about Girl Runner.
Ha ha, that classroom looked familiar. I didn't teach in it, but it the one right across the hall. It's small, dingy, echoing, and — let's face it — smelly. You might want to hang some tapestries for the term.
I know from direct experience that the purging you did doesn't 'not sound like much' at all. It sounds like a lot!
I'm glad your first day of teaching went well! And congratulations on the announcement!
Don't put those clothes back in (the ones in the bag)! Clearly you don't need them and you are wearing the ones you like the best anyways. I got rid of so many clothes before leaving. I figured if I wasn't going to bring them with me, then why keep them.
Your books sounds intriguing! Can't wait to read it!
Have a great weekend and rest that head of yours!
I love that story of the nun–and any child who would love it too.
Great post. Wish I had accomplished half as much this summer.


Chuck Wicks trying on hats in the golf shop.
When we began lining up to go into the concert area we had a front row view of a lot of the celebs returning their golf carts. And meeting fans.
JMC went into the middle of the audience for two songs.


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It is always great to be involved in projects that are unusual and Yalla Yalla South Bank was just up our street. A great challenge producing an amazing result.
The refurbishment of a container to be placed at South Bank over the Olympics period provided C and S ltd with a challenge like we have never completed before...but as always C and S ltd delivered - literally - moving the entire container to site on the back of a lorry.
The project took three weeks to convert a standard container to an all singing and all dancing fully operational kitchen. The fit out of a container was something that London based fit out contractors C and S ltd had not taken on before but I am sure you will agree the end product was up to their usual high standard of craftmanship. For more images of the Yalla Yalla container (from start to finish) take a look at our Gallery.


I love to emphasize the whimsy in Nature….My art expresses the juxtaposition of the precise with the casualness of the extremely random, filtered through a lens of sensitively chiseled intention.
My fiber creations "tickle the fancy of the viewer," sparking a connection between the art piece and the collector. Scarves and wraps are each distinctive with its own unique composition, colors, and textures. These are individually designed and (machine) sewn by me. The pieces are an extension of my abstract paintings, translated into fiber.


As most readers will know, YouTube was sold to Google recently for $1.6 billion. This sale was announced exactly one day after someone sent me a memo arguing that YouTube had absolutely no chance of sustaining itself longer than one more year.
Now our friends at CharityFocus have launched something called KarmaTube. CharityFocus is a very special organization, and I would not be surprised if they are onto something with KarmaTube. Check them both out.


Dang, I have serious Mac envy. I remember doing this in DVD Studio Pro and it's super easy. I will see if I can jerry rig InterVideo to do it.
Re: Interplay for Post - where do projects go?
Update: we are switching to local projects. Our reasoning is that it will give us more breathing room on the 500,000 limit for number of files on Unity.


On Saturday I did my first couple only home studio shoot. I wasn't worried about it though because when shooting families I have done some couple shots and then of course there's all the wedding shoots. I did try to avoid my wedding habits but in my selection of favourites below you'll see I got distracted by the beautiful lighting to produce a rather romantic silhouette!
We were very lucky with the weather (there was snow on the ground again by Sunday) and took advantage of that by going to Didsbury Park. I didn't even know this little park existed so it was nice to know, but it's not my favourite Manchester park!
We did the usual set up of half outdoors and half indoor photography and my home studio kit, as always, did a great job of getting many relaxed images because you are in familiar surroundings.
It was an interesting and fun afternoon so thanks guys! And I should be working with Jo again in the not to distant future as she's the next subject in my masters project.


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I like it, but to be honest it looks like just about everything else you ever make, do you ever change up your style any???
He did change his style..
Try thinking of a theme that suites your picture.. if its a pic of Eminem, and he looks angry.. make it dark and mysterious.. also, try and avoid using one colour for your sig. At least have Eminem the normal colour, and just blend him in a bit.
that's right i changed my style in this one...& about the color, this is only the 2nd time i use it...but i guess that it aint recommended to use the same color more than once.
& thanx for the Feedback, both of you...it's highly appreciated.
& AK, i'll try to do what you've said about the theme, thanx.
No, by one colour i meant not the same colour on the entire sig. mix it up a bit. use black and red, orange and brown etc w.e works. and yea, battle on friday.
^okay...thanx for the feed, & see ya at the battle.


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Q: How to start the MediaRecorder in Android 4.0 Hi iam using MediaRecordor class to record the video.The code is as below
MediaRecorder recorder=new MediaRecorder();
recorder.start();
The above line recorder.start() working fine in Android 2.x versions but the same line when executing in Android 4.0 the app is crashing.Any suggesstions.
Thanks&Regards,
Venkat.

A: I guess it is connected with device characteristics. Try to play with setting different fps, videoRate, resolution, so on.
Also check your steps for initialization MediaRecorder, because it works as a state machine.
Check http://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/MediaRecorder.html


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7 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Lost Lagoon
By Mariko Margetson
CityMash.com - Lost Lagoon is one of Vancouver's most famous landmarks, connecting downtown Vancouver with Stanley Park. It is known by locals as a great place to meet up with friends or go for a stroll, and by tourists as the site of the Jubilee fountain and perfect place to view wildlife.
Here are seven things you probably didn't know about this iconic body of water.
It wasn't always a freshwater lake
The lagoon was once part of a tidal marsh connected to Burrard Inlet and was known to the Squamish Nation as Ch'ekxwa'7lech, meaning "gets dry at times." The waters were so shallow that when the tide would go out, the lagoon would disappear completely. Long before Europeans settled in Vancouver, the Squamish First Nations stewarded a very productive clam bed on the mud flats. A midden on the north side of the lagoon suggests that a large dwelling stood there at one time.
It almost became a sports field
Back in the early 1900's there was much debate over what would happen to the area we now call Lost Lagoon. The debaters were largely separated by class; the middle and upper class wanted the area to be used as a way to beautify the city, while the working class pushed for it to be used for recreation. The Parks Board originally settled on a design that would have the area turned into an artificial lake, with a museum at one end and a sports field at the other. In the end, the cost of constructing the museum and sports field were too high so only the lake portion of the proposal was approved.
Its name has poetic roots
Lost Lagoon officially received its name in 1922 during construction of the causeway, which cut it off from Burrard inlet and turned it into an artificial lake. The name was based on a poem by Canadian artist Pauline Johnson, who often celebrated her Aboriginal heritage through her work. Ironically, the poem describes the lagoon before the construction of the causeway and references Johnson's dismay at being unable to paddle her canoe across it when it would disappear with the tide.
It was once stocked with trout
When the pipes connecting Lost Lagoon to Burrard Inlet were shut off in 1929, the lake became freshwater. It was quickly stocked with trout by the BC Fish and Game Protection Association. Members of the newly formed Stanley Park Fly Fishing Association would pay to fish there. The Parks Board also benefited by charging fees for canoe and boat rentals on the lake.
The fountain sparked controversy
One of the main attractions at Lost Lagoon is the Jubilee Fountain, which was constructed in 1936 to commemorate Vancouver's Golden Jubilee Celebrations on its 50th birthday. It was an expensive endeavor that received much public outcry for its lavish $33,000 price tag during a time of economic crisis. Nonetheless, the proposal went through and the lagoon was drained so that piles of concrete could be set in time for the celebrations. Harold Williams, one of the engineers working on the Jubilee Fountain, described it as a, "symphony concert in motion and colour instead of music." The fountain has been restored twice since then, once for the Expo in 1986 and again in 2010 for the Olympics.
The #beautiful, #mysterious Lost Lagoon.? #lostlagoon #vancouver #yvr #vancity #hellobc #bc #christmas #winter #stanleypark #winterwonderland
A photo posted by Illy Hájková (@hajkova_gal) on Dec 21, 2016 at 11:54am PST
It is a bird sanctuary
In 1938 a 1.75km walkway was constructed that encircled the lake. It was at this time that the area was declared a bird sanctuary and the fishing and canoe rentals came to an end. This was a turning point in the history of the lagoon. The walkway is still used by visitors to explore Lost Lagoon, which remains a recognized bird sanctuary. Today, the area is managed in part by the Stanley Park Ecology Society.
The rise and fall of the Mute Swans
Mute Swans were the main attraction of the lagoon in the 1960's when an estimated 70 swans resided there. The birds were brought over from England by one of Stanley Park's curators, who would clip thier wing tendons to stop them from spreading to other parts of the province. Mute Swans are highly territorial and it is not uncommon for them to battle for territory. Under normal circumstances, a lake the size of Lost Lagoon would only have one resident pair of Mute Swans living in it.
In recent years, management of the lagoon and surrounding area has focused on encouraging native species of flora and fauna. The Mute Swans were prevented from producing offspring and eventually the population began to decline. Finally in August of 2016, when the safety of the last three swans was threatened by predators, they were permanently moved to a sanctuary. Today the lagoon is still a birding hot spot where migrating waterfowl, raptors, herons and songbirds can be found.
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Visiting Lost Lagoon:
The easiest way to get to Stanley Park, the home of Lost Lagoon, is by transit. Take the #19 bus from downtown and get off at Pipeline Road and Stanley Park Drive. Then it's just a one minute walk under the highway before you will find yourself standing in front of the lagoon. You can also bike or walk from downtown. Head towards the Lions Gate Bridge and the lagoon will be just before the causeway on your right.
For more detailed information on how to get there, or if you are driving, have a look at this page from the City of Vancouver.
Written by Mariko Margetson
I am an advocate for environmental awareness, an animal lover, plant geek, nature enthusiast, music junkie, and an intrepid optimist. I explore, I write, I take photos and I research. This is what becomes of that. http://www.earthlypursuits.ca More articles by Mariko Margetson
Colleen Dawson
Very nice article, thanks for all the info.
Mariko Margetson
I'm really glad you enjoyed it, Colleen! Thanks for reading 🙂
Canada - By Ken Hill - Jan. 07, 2017
Toronto Home Price Growth Passes Vancouver
By Ken Hill - Jan. 07, 2017
While the consternation over the state of the Vancouver real estate market remains, things are worsening in Canada's largest city, as the price of homes in the Toronto housing market has skyrocketed past Vancouver. BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic noted that year-over-year...
Drinks - By Ken Hill - Jan. 19, 2017
Vancouver Island Tea Farm Produces Landmark Harvest
A Vancouver Island couple has successfully produced Canada's first Camellia sinensis, a plant that yields black tea, green tea, and a variety of others. Tea, the world's most popular beverage, has a long history stretching back thousands of years, beginning in China and spreading...
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10 Perfect Vancouver Bars to Watch Super Bowl 51
By Britanny Burr - Feb. 03, 2017
On Sunday, February 5th Super Bowl 51 is taking place in Houston, Texas where there Falcons and Patriots will face off for the ultimate win. Lady Gaga will be taking the stage at halftime, the greasiest of foods will be consumed, countless beers will be drunk, and the commercials...
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Inflatable Backpack Saves Snowboarders Life
By Naima Moore - Jan. 13, 2017
Today we learn a valuable lesson. Never toss a gift from your grandmother. Tom Oye, a lucky snowboarder wouldn't have been so lucky if he did. A few days ago he was snowboarding in the backcountry near Whistler and was caught in a massive avalanche. Before the snow enveloped him,...
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The Vegan's Guide To Eating Out In Vancouver
By Adesuwa Okoyomon - Feb. 20, 2017
Healthy eating is no longer just a trend; it's a revolution. People are making more health-conscious food choices than ever before. A moment of silence for all the junk food drawers brimming with bags of Cheetos; you lived a long life, and brought joy to so many hearts and...


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A Phrase to Retire in 2018: 'Mainstream Media'
By Rich Logis
As President Trump announced his 2017 "Fake News Awards," phrases and terms popularized over the years, such as "liberal media"; "mainstream media"; and, more recently, "fake news," were bandied about by those on both the left and the right (especially from that extra-froth frother from the mouth Jim Acosta of CNN).
With a new political year underway, my sincere hope is that pundits and Americans retire these labels.
The mainstream media? Most major legacy American media, particularly newspapers and cable television news networks, are Pravda-esque publicists and cover-uppers for the Democratic Party. As evidenced by how red the 2016 election map was, Democrat policies and politics certainly are not mainstream.
The liberal media? The original American liberals were our heroic Founders; do MSNBC, The Washington Post, and Media Matters for America really conjure up the wisdom and genius of Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin?
A more fitting descriptor is the DMIC: Democrat Media Industrial Complex. Identifying legacy media as the DMIC puts names and faces to the complex and brands the DMIC as working tirelessly at the behest of the Democratic Party. It is a complex that runs deep and wide, with tentacles spread across every medium of communications and information flow, from tech Masters of the Universe to print to Hollywood, such as Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, and Viacom, which crafts "news" narratives the same way it crafts screenplays. (This is the part where Democrats scream, "But Fox News!")
The DMIC, like the Democrats whom they serve oh, so sycophantically, care rarely for opposing viewpoints. It cares rarely to spend more than a mere few minutes, if any minutes at all, on negative Democrat news stories. The DMIC, especially the tech Masters of the Universe, are shockingly nonchalant in the glee they take in suppressing speech that runs counter to the Democratic Party's talking points.
The DMIC's grip on their fervently devout audience and consumer base is so airtight that I suspect that Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi minister of propaganda, would gushingly marvel at just how effective the DMIC are in mass-controlling their sheeple followers. As WikiLeaks confirmed for all the world to see in the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, the real colluders and co-conspirators were DMIC organization after organization. Never forget Rule Number 1 of propaganda: accuse your opponent of what you yourself are guilty of. (Saul Alinsky, the Lucifer-admiring author of Rules for Radicals, had his own version of this, called "the issue is never the issue." No wonder President Obama and Hillary Clinton worshiped Alinsky.)
As I detail in my upcoming book, 10 Warning Signs Your Child is Becoming a Democrat, self-victimization is the new celebrity status. Has President Trump been, at times, unfair to the DMIC? Absolutely. Have the DMIC been unfair to the president? Duh. Good parents teach their children that life ain't always fair, but the unfairness toward the president isn't what's alarming; it's that the DMIC, ever the victimized damsel in distress (or, in the case of The New York Times, the Gray Lady in distress), believe their own press that they're "objective" and "truth-seekers." They embark on a daily crusade, with an evangelical zeal, to take down a legitimately elected president because they're unhappy with the outcome of the election, and because they know what's best for America. Frightening, if you ask me.
The American's public distrust in once-trusted media companies is irreparable. The DMIC has always been a default, convenient excuse for Republicans after election losses, and too many Republicans still don't understand that the DMIC are not interested in the noble pursuit of The Truth.
How the DMIC covered the 2016 presidential election should be dissected and made compulsory coursework in journalism schools all across the U.S. The problem with my suggestion is that esteemed schools of journalism are infested with deans and professors who are grooming the next generation of DMICers.
Had the DMIC done their duties based on the age-old agreed upon journalistic principles of "who, what, when, where, and why," and had they talked to a diversity of voters who cannot afford forty-dollar vegan lunches, they would have discovered that millions upon millions of President Trump voters supported his candidacy because it was the most effective modern-day remonstrance against the irreparably leftist Democratic Party and the establishment "Et Tu, Brute" Republicans. This truth about the president's candidacy was obvious to me. Perhaps it was also obvious to the DMIC, and they chose to lie by withholding this crucial detail. The DMIC, clever as they were, knew they could not make even most Hillary Clinton voters like her; rather, they spent countless words and hours trying to make Americans hate and fear and loathe Trump, and they wrapped it up in a bow by predicting a Clinton landslide with over 90% certainty.
Rather than do their job ethically and fairly, however, by asking questions, the DMIC impugned those supporters' integrity. They mocked our intelligence and our patriotism. The DMIC never even made an effort to hide their disdain, likening us to white supremacists who bring our bazookas to the local Aryan Nation book club reading of Mein Kampf.
The reality manufactured by the unethical DMIC, with an unfathomable reliance on anonymous sources, hearsay, feelings, and emotion, is wholly devoid of logic. The fact that the DMIC are in a perpetual state of self-righteous victimhood further underscores just how detached they are from this strange place we non-Democrats inhabit called the "real world."
Is a free press important? Actually, it's beyond important. But the DMIC confuse constitutional importance with its own self-importance and has lost that war with independent-minded Americans.


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George Strait announces superstar lineup for final show in June
By Shannon
Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and "King of Country" George Strait will play his final concert June 7, 2014 at the 100,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The show, which is the last date for Quicken Loans Presents George Strait's The Cowboy Rides Away Tour 2014, will include an all-star lineup of guest artists (performing three songs each) including Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Lee Ann Womack.
Fittingly, the opening act for Strait's final concert will be the "Kings of Texas Swing" and six-time Grammy Award-winning group, Asleep At The Wheel.
Tickets for the highly-anticipated concert will go on sale to the public Friday, December 6 at 10:00 AM CST and can be purchased via Strait's official website here.
Additionally, Strait's latest single "I Got A Car" is working its way onto country radio. It is the third release from his chart-topping 40th album Love Is Everything and was penned by Tony Douglas and Keith Gattis. To see more on the story behind the song, click here.
Although this is Strait's final concert tour, the legendary artist will continue to record new music for longtime label home MCA Records and will perform select dates across the country after the tour has wrapped. For more information, please visit www.georgestrait.com.
[Photo credit: Jill Trunnell]
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Aren't we all obsessed with photography these days? One look at any app store can reveal that photography apps are one of the most popular categories. You won't find any shortage of photo editing and camera apps in any app store whether it is Google Play store or Apple iTunes.
However, with abundance comes the confusion – which one is actually good. This article tries to provide some pointers in that direction. If you have been looking for worthy photography apps, then follow along.
Even though most of the following apps are categorized as Photo Editing apps, they also let you take photos. So you may be able to set some of these apps as your default camera app. The following list is sorted in my personal preference and experience with them. But, truth be told, I can't get rid of any of these from my phone. So they are all very good at what they do. Let's get started.
Snapseed is one of the most popular photo editing apps out there on any platform. As a photo enthusiast, if you aren't using it, you are missing a great app in your arsenal. This app gives you the power and control of a professional photo editing software.
Re-edit any filter at any time!
With so many things that can be done with just one app, it can be argued why you would want to keep another app on your smart devices. But there are some valid reasons for other apps to be in your pocket as well.
Pixlr is a very powerful photo editor that lets you choose free effects, overlays, and borders to further personalize your image. Create a free Pixlr account to automatically unlock premium content and features including Double Exposure with blend modes and Auto Contrast.
Easily crop, rotate and adjust images when saving and sharing.
Fast and flexible image resizing after editing.
Create and customize a photo collage by editing its layout, background, and spacing.
'Auto Fix' photos for a one-click fix to balance out colors, adjusting for poor lighting conditions.
Explore cool tools: easily adjust the contrast and brightness of your image, focus on one color with Color Splash, or add impact with Focal Blur.
Make your photo look like a drawing or sketch with stylized adjustments such as halftone, watercolor, and pencil.
Remove red-eye and whiten teeth.
Overlays help adjust the mood of the photo – amplify the tone, cool it down, or add surreal shades.
Finish off your editing process with the right border.
Keep track of your favorite effects and overlays with the favorites button.
The main reason I use this app is its Double Exposure feature that lets me add my logo to any image I share.
VSCO Cam is also very popular among photographers. Lots of photographers swear by its ease of adding filters and quickly changing images on the fly. With sync & edit, you can streamline your workflow by selecting photos to sync and edit across devices.
VSCO Tools allow for fine-tuning your photographs.
Exposure, Temperature, Contrast, Crop, Straighten, Fade, Vignette, and more allow you to define your look. Simplify your editing process with Copy + Paste and Single Step Undo.
Before & after: Compare your original image with the edited version by simply holding down on the image in edit view.
Easily view your image data including location, date, preset used, and more.
#VSCO tag: Share your photos to your VSCO Grid, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google, your Gallery, and more.
Stay inspired: The VSCO Journal is a wealth of original content, highlighting creatives from around the globe.
Instagram is a default app for many smartphone photography enthusiasts I know. Capture an image, crop it in a square format, add filters and share it with the world on Instagram.
Every time you open Instagram, you'll see new photos and videos from your closest friends, plus breathtaking moments shared by creative people across the globe.
Improve photos with creative tools to change brightness, contrast and saturation as well as shadows, highlights and perspective.
I love the simplicity and the level of customization you can achieve with Camera360 Ultimate app on Android. It is FREE and has no ads to ruin your experience.
10+ Camera modes: Selfie, Effects, Poster, Funny, Tilt-Shift, Audio and Video camera modes.
Easy sharing to Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and Instagram.
The new Flickr app provides such a breeze to upload, access, organize, edit, and share your photos from any device, from anywhere in the world. Flickr gives every user a whopping 1000GB to store their photos at full resolution.
Auto-upload all your photos and videos, privately storing them in your Flickr camera roll.
Camera roll in the cloud – instant access to your entire Flickr collection, so you can free up your phone for everything else.
Organization and sharing, simplified – browse with ease, select and organize hundreds of photos with one gesture, and share in seconds.
Unleash your creativity – tweak your photos, add filters, crop images and more, directly from the camera roll. And if you change your mind, just revert the changes!
Explore, interact and engage with friends, family and the Flickr community – there are millions of groups and billions of photos out there to discover.
MIX is the most creative and comprehensive DIY photo editing app, created by the developer of Camera360.
With its intuitive UI and streamlined workflow, MIX by Camera360 is user-friendly for any skill level. Whether you're a photo enthusiast, designer, or a professional photographer, MIX gives you complete control over every aspect in your composition.
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Capture the moment and make it your own with Adobe Lightroom. Get essential tools to craft incredible images — whether you're a beginner or a pro.
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Bring out the best in your images with simple one-click presets to powerful advanced adjustment tools.
Experiment fearlessly, and then revert to your original with just one click.
Edit smartphone photos to raw images from DSLRs and access them across devices.
View, organize, edit and share photos across mobile devices, desktops and the web.
Automatically sync photo edits, metadata and collection info with all your Lightroom enabled devices.
Easily share photos online via social networks, and get feedback from family and friends in beautiful Lightroom web galleries.
Access all your Lightroom photos across a growing list of photography apps and services including 500px and more.
Google Camera is a default camera app on Nexus devices but it can be installed on any Android device. It captures quick and easy photos and videos, and provides image enhancing features like HDR+, Lens Blur, Wide Angle, Panorama and Photo Sphere.
PhotoDirector puts a powerful set of photo editing tool in the palm of your hand. You can quickly edit images on your device, and share them on Facebook, Flickr and more. You can remove an unwanted person or object from your photo, adjust saturation, tweak the tone, apply one-click photo presets, or even add HDR effects, to create vivid, beautiful images on the go. Anyone can achieve outstanding, DSLR-like results in a matter of seconds with PhotoDirector.
Over is the app for adding text and artwork to your photos. Designed with mobile creatives in mind, Over features standard and custom-made fonts and well-crafted artwork combined with a sleek design, easy-to-use functionality, and immediate sharing ability.
Search Instagram for #bestofOver and #madewithOver tags and see what cool things users are creating using Over.
These are just some of my favorites. The story doesn't end here though, there are tons of other apps that do things a little different or add a little twist to their offering. It doesn't hurt to try some of the popular ones from Google Play store. These all apps are available for iOS devices as well.