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Martin Luther King Jr. addresses a crowd from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where he delivered his famous, "I Have a Dream," speech in Washington, D.C. (Aug. 28, 1963).
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The Massive Liberal Failure on Race, Part III
The Civil Rights movement ignored one very important, very difficult question. It's time to answer it.
by Tanner Colby via Slate on February 27, 2014
It's clear that minority contracting laws, which are still very much in force, have a countervailing effect on minority hiring at general market firms. At a time when blacks in advertising need a policy to help them move up, what they have instead is a policy that encourages them to walk out. So if you want more "diversity" in general-market agencies, pretty high up on your to-do list should be a trip down to Washington, D.C., to eliminate the set-aside programs that keep black agencies and black talent marooned in their own corner of the industry. Yet when I suggested this idea to the NAACP's general counsel—that the nation's oldest civil rights organization seek to eliminate affirmative action set-asides for minority-owned business—she rejected the notion out of hand. "We don't want to dilute what the African-American advertising firms have created," she said. When I floated the same idea to Cyrus Mehri, one of the most established and respected employment discrimination lawyers in the country, he, too, insisted that the fight to integrate the white agencies shouldn't take business away from black-owned agencies.
But it does. The integration of white institutions poses an existential threat to the viability of historically black institutions. Jackie Robinson didn't just integrate the Major Leagues; he destroyed the Negro League. Here on Madison Avenue was a textbook example of the left's third major blunder in dealing with race: ignoring the most fundamental question of post-Jim Crow society. Does black America want in or would it rather stay out?
Black Lives and the Boston Massacre
John Adams's famous defense of the British may not be, as we've understood it, an expression of principle and the rule of law.
by Farah Peterson via The American Scholar on December 3, 2018
Trump's Argument Against Transgender Soldiers Was Used Against Gays, Women, and Blacks
A brief review of history.
by Philip Bump via Washington Post on July 26, 2017
A Black Power Method
A Black Power method moves to destabilize or interrogate dominant white perspectives in mainstream media outlets, government records, and in the very definition of what constitutes a credible source.
by N.D.B. Connolly via Public Books on June 15, 2016
The Massive Liberal Failure on Race, Part II
Affirmative action doesn't work. It never did. It's time for a new solution.
Baldwin's Lonely Country
After MLK's assassination, James Baldwin attempted to reconcile the divide between the civil rights movement and Black Power.
by Ed Pavlic via Boston Review on March 29, 2018
The Massive Liberal Failure on Race, Part I
How the liberal embrace of busing hurt the cause of integration.
by Tanner Colby via Slate on February 3, 2014
How a Stroke of the Pen Changed the Army Forever
The most important civil rights achievement didn't come from Congress or the Court. It came from Harry Truman.
by Cornelius L. Bynum via Made by History on July 26, 2017
Still a Long Time Coming
Selma and the unfulfilled promise of civil rights.
by Elias Rodriques via The Nation on March 21, 2018
Until we reckon with our compounding moral debts, America will never be whole.
by Ta-Nehisi Coates via The Atlantic on June 23, 2014
The Military, Minorities, and Social Engineering
Trump's transgender ban restarts the debate about the relation between military service and social policy.
by Richard S. Slotkin via The Conversation on August 7, 2017
Black Panther Women: The Unsung Activists Who Fed and Fought for Their Community
Judy Juanita on her novel 'Virgin Soul,' which incorporates her experiences as a Black Panther living in San Francisco.
by Lisa Hix via Collectors Weekly on December 2, 2016
The Word Is 'Nemesis': The Fight to Integrate the National Spelling Bee
For talented black spellers in the 1960s, the segregated local spelling bee was the beginning of the long road to Washington, D.C.
by Cynthia R. Greenlee via Longreads on June 5, 2017
Literacy Tests and Asian Exclusion Were the Hallmarks of the 1917 Immigration Act
One hundred years ago, the U.S. Congress decided that there needed to be severe limits on who was coming into the country.
by Lorraine Boissoneault via Smithsonian on February 6, 2017
How Do We Explain This National Tragedy? This Trump?
On 400 Years of Tribalism, Genocide, Expulsion, and Imprisonment.
by T.J. Stiles via Literary Hub on January 31, 2018
For Some, School Integration Was More Tragedy Than Fairy Tale
Almost 60 years later, a mother regrets her decision to send her 6-year-old into a hate-filled environment.
by Jarvis Deberry via nola.com on May 29, 2019
The Photos That Lifted Up the Black Is Beautiful Movement
For over 50 years, photographer Kwame Brathwaite captured African-American beauty and fashion, giving visual power to black power.
by Melissa Smith via New York Times on November 27, 2018
The Price of Union
The Undefeatable South.
by Nicholas Lemann via The New Yorker on November 2, 2015
Mont Pelerin in Virginia
A new book on James Buchanan and public-choice theory explores the Southern roots of the free-market right.
by Kim Phillips-Fein via The Nation on September 7, 2017
The Rope: The Forgotten History of Segregated Rock & Roll Concerts
The Platters, the Flamingos, and other pioneering performers share stories of divided audiences and harrowing violence.
by Steve Knopper via Rolling Stone on November 16, 2017
This, Our Second Nadir
Why the Trump Era demands a better understanding of how racism got us into this mess.
by N.D.B. Connolly via Boston Review on February 21, 2018


A few weeks ago i decided to revisit Lake Calaveras, its not to far from our house so it was an easy area to revisit. I usually tend to shoot landscapes but this time around i felt like going for something a bit different. Lately i have confined my shooting to mornings and afternoons, to shoot when the light is soft and beautiful. Some might view this approach and limiting my creativity or that I'm taking an easy route since shooting in those times tends be easier. Contrast range isn't as high and many things that look terrible at different times of the day look beautiful in soft golden light. My theory is: why should i break my back trying to make a photo work in crappy light and hate the experience when i can have a much better and easier time achieving my goals by shooting in beautiful light? At any rate i had a lot of fun, got some exercise and photos i was happy with in the process. Enjoy!


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Shortly before independence was granted in 1979, a local competition was held to choose a new national flag, and a design based on the colonial coat of arms was submitted to the College of Arms. The College of Arms decided to modify this design. Both the golden frigate bird and the sun were enlarged to occupy more of the top of the flag, and the width of the blue and white wavy bands was reduced. The local people, however, insisted on the original design, in which the top and bottom halves of the flag were equal, the sun and local frigate bird small, and the various design elements outlined in black. The new flag was hoisted during the independence day celebrations in the capital, Tarawa, on July 12, 1979.
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The SNP don't seem to get railways.
Don't get me wrong, they've been there to cut the ribbons on projects across Scotland, from Laurencekirk station re-opening (authorised December 2006) to the Airdrie to Bathgate line (initial feasibility studies were started way back in 2004, and authorisation by parliament in March 2007).
The much-delayed Borders rail line, of course, was approved by parliament in 2006. Even the recently announced Edinburgh-Glasgow Rail Improvement Programme owes its origins to the Scotland's Railways report published by the Scottish Executive in 2006. I'm sure the First Minister will be there to take all the credit when the first electric trains start running just before the election in 2016.
What the government seems not to realise is that rail projects take a long time to come to fruition, from the moment that someone has a light bulb go on above their head, through signing the cheque, to cutting that ribbon. The problem is that since Labour left office in 2007, no one in the Scottish Government has had a light bulb go on about how we can improve and expand Scotland's rail network. If one doesn't happen soon, there will be no rail projects for the next government to open after 2016.
We need to look now at the next steps for the rail network. We need to start work on proposals for extending electrification north out of the Central belt to Aberdeen and Inverness; we need to have plans begun for reopening new lines to St. Andrews, Levenmouth and even Peterhead or Fraserburgh. Implementation of the delayed Aberdeen Crossrail and the abandoned Dundee Crossrail must be set in stone. Extension of the Waverly line through to Carlisle makes good sense, and could improve the viability of the whole line, as well as providing extra capacity for Anglo Scottish traffic. Or how about the government comes up with some fresh ideas of its own?
We must not forget rail freight either, and press the SNP for further support for the freight facilities grant scheme, to which they only begrudgingly gave a stay of execution earlier in the year. By improving the Highland Main Line, through increasing capacity and electrification, we can shift HGVs off the over-crowded and accident prone A9 and onto rail. It might even mean we don't have to spend billions of pounds dualling it all the way through to Inverness. We must also improve the line to Stranraer, especially for freight traffic to Northern Ireland.
Without these plans being started now, the long period of successful growth started by the previous Labour/Lib Dem administrations at Holyrood will come to an end. And there will be nothing to replace it.
Bang on the mark. For a man who talks up investment in infrastructure and the need to help the construction industry, the First Minister doesn't value our railways. Rail is an important part of Scotland's infrastructure(especially in Glasgow) and it's time he realised that. With the rest of the world starting to invest in High Speed rail too, I hope our dear leader doesn't leave us behind. Rail is also a chance for us to reconnect with the rural North who don't feel who speak for them. More Rail links would help to grow their local economies.
Obviously I wholeheartedly agree. I've just had a look at the Dundee proposal and if you strip out the St Andrews station the projected costs then were about £41mn as opposed to £70mn.
Ultimately you are right the SNP doesn't really care, they are wedded to the car and major road building projects..
Perhaps if the Labour party hadn't pushed through the disasterous Trams project in Edinburgh more funding could be available for Railway projects across Scotland!
Perhaps if the SNP weren't pumping billions into a possibly pointless new Forth Road Bridge there would be a few quid for other things.
Please indicate how cancelling the Trams project helps Network Rail use its regulatory asset base to fund projects such as Edinburgh-Glasgow Rail Improvement?
Please also indicate why the SNP havnt begun planning for projects which will need funding in 2016 and beyond – long after the money has been spent on the Trams?
The Trams are nothing to do with this Governments lack of committment. In fact – they highlight their lack of committment in not wanting to take a grip on the project.
Scotland is small enough to have a (relatively) cheap proper high-speed network. Taking 48 minutes to go from Glasgow to Edinburgh in this day and age is ridiculous – particularly when it was only 43 minutes back in the 60s!
A high speed network would also free up capacity for freight on the current lines, and for more frequent local services. There are a large number of smaller projects which could make a huge difference to our use of public transport, if only the government had the imagination.
This is spot on. Another project that disappeared was the Glasgow Airport Rail link. It seem barmy that the only public transport option from Scotland's busiest airport are bus services which (if you're heading somewhere other than Glasgow or Paisely) are pretty unreliable.
Also on this, we should join this debate up with the one that's happening around High Speed 2 . Given that the London to Manchester line will only cut journey times from London to Glasgow by 1 hour by 2026, there's surely an argument to start building from the other end at the same time. A Glasgow – Carlisle line would have less of the obstacles than building out of (and through) large cities and would cut journey times.
Actually, the problem has been that prior to 2007 the Scottish Railway network had suffered from extreme neglect due to being under the control of successive Labour and Tory governments for oh, the last century and more! How the SNP government was supposed to turn this around during 4 years as a minority in Holyrood is a conundrum, considering Labour (along with their unionist chums) played party politics during that term and cared not a jot for any possible benefits to the country.
There have been many "a light bulb go on" since 2007, the problem has been that where Scotland is concerned, the Scottish unionists and their puppet masters in London had the switches rigged permanently to "off".
However, after the rewiring of Holyrood in May the future of Scotland looks to be back on track, which can only be good news for the railway network.
But there will still be a 4 year hiatus. And the electoral maths in 2007 wasnt stopping the SNP from coming up with a plan. But we haven't seen anyone in the SNP Government since 2007 even TRY to have a light bulb moment.
Please point me to the plans in the 2011 SNP manifesto for the railway network after EGRIP. There arnt any.
Aberdeen crossrail to me is a no brainer. It could be achieved through minimal investment in new bay platforms at some of the smaller stations so that faster trains to the central belt were not impeded. Rolling stock could be cascaded from elsewhere in the Network.
Ultimately though there's one discrete pot of money. Currently it's going on free prescriptions, free bus passes, free university education service. Perhaps a more pressing questions is what would you cut to make way for more railway spending? Road building? Or would you jack up the train fares?
Or I suppose the get out is using the greater government borrowing powers in the Scotland Bill to pay for it. Or, yes…if you believe in that school of economics, Independence.
Absolutely – when the SNP canned Aberdeen Crossrail it was apalling.
However, its disappointing to realise that there doesnt seem to have been any engagement from the SNP administration with the consultation on the second route utilisation strategy.
Well, the SG hasnt had to pay too much for the Edinburgh-Glasgow improvements. Network Rail is going to use its Regulatory Asset base to borrow against for all the infrastructure works – all the SG has to do is guarantee the extra track access charges for Scotrail. The extra subsidy is not that much. Additional works – eg electrification to Aberdeen could be funded in a similar way. Despite what the tories say, Network Rails borrowing is nowhere near maxed out.
How many miles of new railway track was laid in Scotland between 1999 and 2007?
If I am not mistaken there was a Labour government at Westminster and a Labour/Lib Dem government at Holyrood.
How many miles could have been laid if Jack McConnell had not sent £1billion back to Westminster.
How about you read the article? In it you will see that rail projects take a long time to happen. I think the projects initiated by Jack McConnels administrations stand very well against the ones which Alex Salmond has (or in fact has NOT) started.
Now tell me which lines Alex Salmond is planning on reopening?
I have read through both Labour's and the SNP's manfesto commitments on rail. They are practically identical except that Labour would not build the Borders railway which the SNP is committed to but would have built the Glasgow Airport Rail Link which the SNP has cancelled.
So it is your own party as much as the SNP that you need to persuade on this.
"We will be advocates of high-speed rail links to London and Europe and will seek to future-proof Scotland's network to ensure this is a possibility. Our ambition is to see direct services from Scotland to Paris and Brussels. Scottish Labour will take forward the Edinburgh/Glasgow Rail Improvement Project (EGIP), including seeking to improve journey times between Glasgow and Edinburgh to under 40 minutes, taking forward Crossrail and delivering more commuting opportunities from Ayrshire and Renfrewshire, and from rural Lanarkshire to Edinburgh and Glasgow. We will consider all options for the Scotrail franchise, including public and not for profit models and will work to deliver free Wi-Fi and 3G mobile phone coverage as part of the next contract. We will reinstate plans for the Glasgow Airport Rail Link.
We will support the modernisation of Glasgow's subway and will campaign to ensure that any changes to the East Coast Main Line do not disadvantage Lanarkshire – Edinburgh commuters. We will seek to progress the expansion of through-ticketing in Scotland.
And the SNP manifesto is pretty much identical except in making a specific commitment to build the Borders rail link.
For the purposes of fairness and to let the readers make their own minds up, please will the moderators allow the posting of the sections from the SNP manifesto about rail. Even John Ruddy himself has asked for this.
What is in the manifesto isnt the point. Because theres nothing in the manifesto about planning for after 2016.
My point is the Government (which ought to act like one, after all it got elected), should start planning NOW for projects which will come to fruition after 2016. I assume the SNP wants to be in power after the next election? Or are they already planning a scorched earth policy so that the next administration has nothing in the pipeline to open, and the SNP can criticise them for it?
In the excerpt I've posted above I don't see much mention of planning for railways after 2016 in the Labour manifesto either.
Surely the future of Scotland's railways is an issue ALL parties need to look at closely, and not just be used an an excuse for yet another bout of nat-bashing from Labour.
And as I have posted elsewhere in these comments, this is something I want our policy to move in the direction of.
However, the main thrust of my post was this – railways take a long time to plan. This Government (and I seem to recall the SNP winning that election) needs to start that planning NOW. If we wait until labour come into power in 2016, it will be too late, and there will be a hiatus. During which, presumably we will be attacked by the SNP for not doing anything.
In case you hadnt noticed – thats part of the job of this website! New policy ideas. However, my main point still stands – the last Labour Government set in motion various projects which will come to fruition over the next few years – but there will be a hiatus because of a lack of vision from the SNP.
Well maybe you should consider why the SNP and Labour seem to share the identical lack of vision.
Is it to do with funding?
Since there are other ways of funding rail improvements other than writing a very big cheque (look at the Waverley route, or the EGRIP, for two different examples of this), I suspect not.
I will ask again, how many miles of rail track were opened in Scotland between 1999 and 2007?
Labour were in power in the UK from 1997 so lets widen the time, how many miles of track were opened in Scotland between 1997 and 2007? Ten years, plenty of time for the opening of lots of track.
OK,I'll ask you to read the article – again. In case you cant be bothered scrolling up to the top of the page, I'll repeat it here. And I'll use short syllables to help you understand.
Railways take a long time to build.
I'll also tell you how many miles of line Jack authorised as First Minister – it was 59. Thats 59 more miles than Alex Salmond has authorised. At the current rate, it will be 59 miles more than Alex will have authorised by the time of the next election.
And it doesnt matter how much money was sent to Westminster or not – read about Network Rail's Regulatory Asset Base, find out about its borrowing limits, and discover how rail infrastructure projects are financed.
I never asked how much he authorised, I asked how many miles of track were built in Scotland in the 10 years between 1997 and 2007.
An none will be built in Scotland after 2016 unless the SNP pulls its finger out and starts planning now. Railways take a long time to build. Anyone can turn up and cut a ribbon on a project they had little or nothing to do with.
The SNP's focus – and Labour's is pretty much the same – appears mainly to be on electrifying the central Scotland network and delivering more frequent and faster journeys across the central belt and between the central belt and Inverness and Aberdeen.
As I said the main difference appears to be that Labour would not have proceeded with the Borders rail link but would have built the Glasgow Airport Rail Link instead while the SNP is doing the opposite.
So what people need to consider is whether it is a better use of money to improve the trains and journey times that are already heavily used or to build new lines.
There could be arguments on both sides. As someone who travels fairly frequently between Glasgow and Edinburgh I would certainly welcome the journey time being cut to just over half an hour which is what we are promised will happen. But that's just my personal view.
please note that I am talking about planning for what happens after that electrification project – rail projects take a long time to come to fruition, if we dont plan now we wont get any projects in the parliament after 2016.
Labour had to be dragged kicking and screaming into supporting the line to Tweedbank. That was only to keep the liberals on board. It is a pity they did not have the vision to go for the Charlesfield option, thus getting it through Melrose. At least under the SNP the first sod has been cut, utilities have been diverted, buildings purchased, etc. etc. If Labour had won in 2011 it would probably have been cancelled!
I suggest you study the act more carefully. If Labour had won in 2011, they couldnt have cancelled the line – it had the so-called "Mastermind" clause – they've started so they'll finish.
Regardless of whether Labour had to be dragged kicking and screaming, my point still stands. There are a number of projects started by the last two Labour/Lib Dem administrations (and I was careful to give the Liberals their due in my original article) which will finish in the few years – and then there will be nothing. Simply because the SNP havnt had the vision to carry things through.
It is not in the Labour manifesto. It's nonsense to say that it couldn't be cancelled. The SNP cancelled the Edinburgh Airport Rail Link as soon as they were elected and then later cancelled the Glasgow Airport Rail Link.
Wrong – they could have cancelled the line by Act of Parliament.
Perhaps if so much was not being wasted on the likes of Trident we could afford railways, hospitals, etc etc.
This site would appear to be heavily censored if one mentions Brown and bankruptcy – hope this stays!
John Ruddy, are you there, or is that silence amounting to consent?
and of course you haven't yet answered my question as to why Labour did not choose the Charlesfield option. We both know Labour would have preferred Gorebridge if they could have got away with it, but they had to keep the libs onside.
Perhaps you would be better off asking that question of those who made that decision.
I've already made it clear that my view is that the line should be completed through to Carlisle.
Of course the line should have been planned to be completed through to Carlisle, so why did Labour not push for it to go at least to the English Border when they had the power so to do? Answer I have given previously stands – the least they could get away with because their heart was not in it.
Nobody can possibly try and justify the axing of the Edinburgh and Glasgow Airport Links. Because the SNP cut GARL, it's now too late for it to be in place for the Commonwealth Games in 2014 – in other words, that alone will be a national embarassment on the world stage. And as for Edinburgh, a line runs right past the airport, so even a temporary station on the Fife line connected to a shuttle bus would have a huge benefit.
John Ruddy don't seem to get railways!


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New mobile game lets you explore Starship Enterprise and meet Captain Jean-Luc Picard "on a mission to protect baby Stewie Griffin, whose future self will create technology that threatens the Borgs' existence" (ign.com)
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Mugato
New mobile game lets you explore Starship Enterprise
Cool, an open world game where you can roam around the Enterprise and...
"on a mission to protect baby Stewie Griffin, "
Oh Christ.
mama2tnt
It's because Disney bought Star Wars, isn't it? Doomed us all.
Jiro Dreams Of McRibs
"Hello, Captain Picard. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not tea, Earl Grey, hot."
Gordon Bennett
It's not a new game. It's a microtransaction-riddled timer fest. One of the many substandard excuses for games designed to hoover cash from addicted morons that plague mobile gaming. Skip this and find a proper game instead. There are plenty of honest titles on ios and android if you take the time to look.
Bondith
Jiro Dreams Of McRibs: "Hello, Captain Picard. I come bearing a gift. I'll give you a hint. It's in my diaper and it's not tea, Earl Grey, hot."
"Don't bother calling your first officer, because this doesn't involve Number One."
cgraves67
The latest mobile game that I'm getting a kick out of: Sid Meier's Starships and no micro-transactions.
Empty H
Mugato: New mobile game lets you explore Starship Enterprise
Gordon Bennett: It's not a new game. It's a microtransaction-riddled timer fest. One of the many substandard excuses for games designed to hoover cash from addicted morons that plague mobile gaming. Skip this and find a proper game instead. There are plenty of honest titles on ios and android if you take the time to look.
naz-drala
cgraves67: The latest mobile game that I'm getting a kick out of: Sid Meier's Starships and no micro-transactions.
Am I missing something, isn't that a PC game?
naz-drala: cgraves67: The latest mobile game that I'm getting a kick out of: Sid Meier's Starships and no micro-transactions.
It is both actually. I prefer it on mobile, because if I sit down to play a computer game, I will play a better game than that, but as a mobile game, it's perfect.
RexTalionis
cgraves67: naz-drala: cgraves67: The latest mobile game that I'm getting a kick out of: Sid Meier's Starships and no micro-transactions.
Check out Out There if you ever get a chance.
SearchN
I came across a nice port of KoTOR last week for my phone and tablet (purchased the tablet version). I am enjoying it so far and if it plays at all like the original later on in game, I know I will be re-rolling classes, skills, light vs dark, ect many times over.
ThatBillmanGuy
I've been playing it, and I'm not really that impressed with it. It's sort of addicting, but also frustrating at the same time. Granted I'm still trying to figure everything out. Like, why the other empires win a population victory when I set it to a different win condition. What's the point of choosing a win condition if you can still lose because the other guys win a different one?
ThatBillmanGuy: cgraves67: The latest mobile game that I'm getting a kick out of: Sid Meier's Starships and no micro-transactions.
I think that when you specify a victory type, you are only restricting yourself and not the AI players. Because if you don't restrict victory types, it's pretty much impossible to win a Domination victory without winning a Population or Wonder victory first by default.
TelemonianAjax
FWIW, Star Trek Online does give you the ability to walk around your own ship. Patrick Stewart hasn't had any involvement yet, but a lot of other cast have appeared in game. It has its flaws, but if that's what you're looking for, you can get it right now for free.
TelemonianAjax: FWIW, Star Trek Online does give you the ability to walk around your own ship. Patrick Stewart hasn't had any involvement yet, but a lot of other cast have appeared in game. It has its flaws, but if that's what you're looking for, you can get it right now for free.
It gives you the ability, yes. The need or any good reason to? No.
I'm not sure how they would change it to have any real function, and someone would have to biatch they can't do something from the status screen. But I did always think it would be cool to go spelunking in the Jeffries tubes to install upgrades to improve stats on your ship. But you switch out ships so quickly these days.
ThatBillmanGuy: TelemonianAjax: FWIW, Star Trek Online does give you the ability to walk around your own ship. Patrick Stewart hasn't had any involvement yet, but a lot of other cast have appeared in game. It has its flaws, but if that's what you're looking for, you can get it right now for free.
The Foundry has some good uses for the interior maps. Open Investigate Officer Reports and you get a nice dilithium bonus for those.
I just got a fleet T5U Cruiser, my first non-freebie ship. I like it, & I hope that the t6 level lasts for a long time so I can get comfortable. That seems to be the intention of the developers With the ship traits unlocking.
TelemonianAjax: ThatBillmanGuy: TelemonianAjax: FWIW, Star Trek Online does give you the ability to walk around your own ship. Patrick Stewart hasn't had any involvement yet, but a lot of other cast have appeared in game. It has its flaws, but if that's what you're looking for, you can get it right now for free.
I've been meaning to check out the foundry stuff. Never got around to it.
I just broke down and paid for a Guardian Cruiser, which I am loving. It's officer slots finally let me have a bridge officer configuration that I've been wanting forever. It's not as fast as the Odyssey in sector space, though, but my transwarp cools down super fast if I'm ever really in a hurry to go anywhere. Seems to turn better, too. I suck in escorts, and science vessels just don't do it for me.
ThatBillmanGuy: TelemonianAjax: ThatBillmanGuy: TelemonianAjax: FWIW, Star Trek Online does give you the ability to walk around your own ship. Patrick Stewart hasn't had any involvement yet, but a lot of other cast have appeared in game. It has its flaws, but if that's what you're looking for, you can get it right now for free.
Send me a friend request, same @ handle. Are you in a fully ewuipped fleet? That has been a huge help to me.
Sector space is getting reworked to get rid of the shoeboxes, so transwarp cooldowns will becomes very important.
TelemonianAjax: ThatBillmanGuy: TelemonianAjax: ThatBillmanGuy: TelemonianAjax: FWIW, Star Trek Online does give you the ability to walk around your own ship. Patrick Stewart hasn't had any involvement yet, but a lot of other cast have appeared in game. It has its flaws, but if that's what you're looking for, you can get it right now for free.
My fleet is Tier IV. But they have all the gear that I want. They're pretty good at keeping things stocked. Working on max leveling so I can get the warp cores on the spire.
My handle is the same as my user name here. There should be a Fark fleet.
That might be interesting. It looks like my creaky old PC might be able to run it as well. Worth a try for free. I did look around the Star Trek museum in Second Life which has some nice bits including a ship that you can walk about in a bit but it's not quite as immersive as I'd hoped.
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*Looks at article* The fighting chicken is in this? No thanks.
/Im not sure who finds that bit funny
Gordon Bennett: TelemonianAjax: FWIW, Star Trek Online does give you the ability to walk around your own ship. Patrick Stewart hasn't had any involvement yet, but a lot of other cast have appeared in game. It has its flaws, but if that's what you're looking for, you can get it right now for free.
Stay out of Delta Quadrant and you'll be fine, PC wise.
Hand to God, I found out about Leonard Nemoy in zone chat. I was part of the instant migration to Vulcan and it was very touching. If that sounds poignant instead of nersd.jpg, you will like it.
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Classmates Stop Nigerian Boy's Deportation
Nonso Muojeke 14-year-old Nigerian schoolboy, whose classmates mounted a campaign against his deportation, has been granted leave to remain in Ireland along with his mother and brother, RTE reports.
Students and teachers at Nonso's school, Tullamore College, had protested outside Leinster House, and presented a petition to Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan in an attempt to stop the deportation order, which was issued last June.
Minister Flanagan has confirmed that the family has been granted leave to remain. Nonso was two-years-old when he arrived in Ireland from Nigeria, with his mother and his older brother, after his father died in 2006.
The family applied for asylum, but their application was turned down and a deportation order was issued. Nonso's supporters argued that the deportation would be unjust since he had spent almost his entire life in Ireland.
The petition to stop his deportation was signed by 22,000 people. Speaking through an intermediary the Muojeke family said it was "overwhelmed by the news" and appealed for privacy at this time.
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Most of the big international car rental brands operate in Switzerland. Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Enterprise, Europcar and Hertz are all here, with sites at major airports and in city centres – Hertz and Europcar are near Zurich station, for instance.
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I haven't talked projects in awhile and I'm due to get back on that track. So let's get started.
I wrote a Blender add-on that randomly colors all the faces on a mesh. This was a special project thanks to Blender Artists forum involvement. Someone suggested features the original version didn't have. That lead to new monochrome and animation features. It was a great learning experience and the script got a thumbs up. It felt good to be told I did a good job.
I revisited the idea of loading Blender data into PHP. This time, I listed the names of every object in a project separated by data category. Materials, meshes, and everything else got their own section. The bad news was I couldn't run Blender on my web host which meant no production deployment. Back to the drawing board.
I looked to Github for inspiration. Getting the most out of that site means having Git installed on your computer. It's a setup that works really well and opens up an interesting question. Can Blender have a relationship with a web application similar to the one between Git and Github? It's an interesting idea.
Exploring technology is key to executing ideas and I decided now was the time to look into Google AppEngine as a potential platform. The learning curve thus far is about as good as that of Django.
Of course, the recent pricing drama makes App Engine look like a risk that I might not be able to afford. However, I'm willing to give it the benefit of a doubt. It'll be awhile before I deploy anything which should give Google time to sort these issues out. Also, Google has made mistakes before with Buzz and Wave and managed to correct course. I'm hopeful that this will be just another trip in Google's history of awkward stumbles.
There are other things I've played with that I didn't bring up because it would make this entry too long. So rather than going into things like Backbone.js and Python package hierarchies, I think I'll just end it here. May your coming week be fun. Will talk again soon.


Week 6 is here! As we are getting closer to Christmas, some of us are on craft overload. Please link up your crafty goings on at the bottom of this post! Share the party (and your link) as much as possible..maybe you will be featured next week 🙂 The Talented Tuesday Party is the place where we come together to share any projects that we have been working on. Make sure to check back every Tuesday to see lots of different link ups!
Nicole over at Little Blog on the Homestead shared her thoughts on the Stitch Fix box she had received. This sounds like such a great thing to try out, I might just have to give it a go myself. I mean, who doesn't want a stylist to pick out clothes for you?!
I have been thinking about mason jar vases for our Christmas table as simple decorations to add a bit of Christmas! This tutorial from Typically Simple has appeared just at the right time. They are easy to make and can be changed around the different seasons.
Anne at Just Only Home talks us through how she organised her desk. I could easily relate to this as all of my projects and crafts are currently squeezed into a tiny area and it always feels much better to be organised and tidy.
This is another blog from Just Only Home, but I felt it necessary to feature this at this time of year. The days are getting colder and the need for Chicken Pot Pie is increasing. Everyone needs a recipe for Chicken Pot Pie.
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Today's grooms have a few extra things to worry about, beyond a good suit and a clean shave. Here are six suggestions for the ultimate gift for your groomsmen.
Many like to recognise the role their groomsmen have played with a commemorative gift — something practical and beautiful that they'll have for life, and actually use.
A proper, grown-up's razor, like Baxter's chrome-plated, double-edged safety razor (which comes in a gift box, with instructions), a premium leather wash bag for a lifetime of travel, or a Parisian leather notebook that could be used as a journal, all fit the bill.
A gift that could also prove handy on the day is a good quality, stylish umbrella, like Barkers' Blunt IV. This is not just any umbrella. It's windproof for gales up to 117km/h, has a generous 120cm canopy, non-scratching blunt tips and it's a stylish, photo-friendly black.
Those who still appreciate the experience of glancing at a wristwatch to check the time (rather than your phone), an elegant dress watch like Nixon's Porter is a beautiful gift. Its leather strap, bold printed dial and otherwise spare design make it perfect to pair with formalwear.
Having accessories custom-made not only creates a cohesive look on the day but will also result in your groomsmen having something with an enduring connection to your wedding.
In selected Barkers stores, you can choose from a selection of delicately patterned Liberty fabrics and have one-of-a-kind ties, bowties, pocket squares or braces made up by Parisian, a New Zealand company with a long history of craftsmanship.
With their finely wrought florals, paisleys and abstract patterns and their long, impeccable history, Liberty fabrics (which date back to the 1890s) will instantly give your look a sense of occasion. Available in a wide range of colours, they are a solid pick if you're looking to match in with a specific colour.
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INTRODUCTION: Course Outline (One Perfect Presentation Can Change Your Life)
What this Course Will Teach You (One Speech Can Change Your Life & Many Others!) (10:37)
How to Take this Course & How to Use the Attached Presentation Success Journal (5:14)
Optional: Why Most Presentations Aren't Effective+Why Your Presentations Will Be (20:14)
ACT 1: AUDIENCE: Identify & Identifying with Your Audience ("The Customer")
Identifying Your Audience Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (2:49)
Know Your "Audience (Client)" & Customize Your Presentation for them (9:30)
10 Things We Must Understand About Our Audience Before Making the Speech Content (16:16)
Journal Exercise #1: Who is the Audience (Customer) + their Characteristics (2:13)
Appealing to Emotions (9:16)
Examples of Ways to Identify WITH Our Audience (15:54)
Journal Exercise #2: Emotions & Experiences to Include in Your Speech (0:40)
ACT 2: PURPOSE: What's the Purpose of Your Speech (Begin with the End Goal)
What's the Purpose of Your Speech Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (2:15)
Why a Presentation Is MUCH More Successful If We Begin with The End Goal in Mind (12:00)
[Optional] If this Speech Might Help You Get Promoted, then Please Watch this (2:20)
Journal Exercise #3: on What is the #1 Goal (Purpose) of your Presentation? (2:50)
ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 1: How to START Your Presentation
Creating Content Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (7:52)
Starting with Thank You (and if there are non English Speakers in the Audience) (11:44)
Starting with Inspiration and Motivation (4:52)
Starting with a Quote (150 Examples Attached) (4:47)
Starting with an Interesting Relevant Fact or Personal Story (4:35)
Starting by Asking the Audience a Question (and/or Consider Using Humor) (2:59)
Starting by Mentioning an Interesting Historical Event (2:57)
Starting by Introducing Yourself (6:19)
Starting by Giving an Outline of Your Speech (Best used for Longer Speeches) (4:05)
Starting with a Powerful Image (7:02)
Starting with a Video (13:38)
Starting with a Prop or Item (16:25)
Starting with Introducing a Speaker (3:58)
Journal Exercise #4: Starting Your Presentation (1:28)
ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 2: What to Include and How to Structure the Content
The "C.I.D.E.R." and "SO WHAT" Tests are Crucial When Creating Content… (4:41)
Creating CONVINCING Content (The "C" in C.I.D.E.R.) (15:06)
Creating INTERESTING Content (The "I" in C.I.D.E.R.) (10:41)
Creating DIFFERENT Content (The "D" in C.I.D.E.R.) (4:52)
Creating EDUCATIONAL Content (The "E" in C.I.D.E.R.) (6:16)
Creating RELEVANT Content (The "R" in C.I.D.E.R.) (0:57)
Coming up with Brilliant [Unstructured] Content for Your Presentation (9:14)
Journal Exercise #5: Creating the Content ("Let it All Out"). (2:12)
Journal Exercise #6: "C.A.P.ing" Your Brilliant Content (6:37)
Themes, Memes and Scenes (12:09)
Structuring Your Brilliant Content (3:59)
Journal Exercise #7: Structuring and Ordering the Content (2:50)
ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 3: Beating Writer's Block & ENDING Your Presentation
Overcoming "Writer's Block" (be Creative+Passionate + GENIUS ZONE State of Mind) (8:48)
Journal Exercise #8: Beating Writer's Block (3:07)
Introduction to How to End your Speech (0:57)
Ending with a Conclusion & Next Steps + Call to Action ("ASK FOR THE BUSINESS") (3:01)
Ending by Saying Thank You and Giving Credit to Others (2:36)
Ending with a Quote/Inspirational/Motivational/Thought Provoking Comment/Image (1:22)
Journal Exercise #9: Ending Your Presentation (10:35)
[Optional] Journal Exercise # 10: Creating a GREAT Title for Your Presentation (6:51)
ACT 3: CONTENT: Scene 4: Getting Feedback & Testing the Presentation Content
Getting Feedback Using LinkedIn (4:11)
How Does Hollywood Get Script Feedback? (6:11)
Using SurveyMonkey.com and Fiverr.com for Feedback (2:05)
Journal Exercise #11: Getting Feedback on Your Presentation Content (1:49)
Journal Exercise #12: Writing the Final Outline of Your Speech (6:19)
FIRST INTERMISSION: Your 1st Presentation Exercise & Analyzing my TEDx Talk
First Intermission Introduction (1:11)
Presentation Exercise: The 1st of 3 Presentations by You (3:14)
Journal Exercise #13: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 1st Intermission Presentation (1:42)
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My TEDx Presentation (15:59)
ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 1: Creating the Slides & Presentation Software Guide
Creating Slides Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (9:52)
How We Used PowerPoint to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (20:09)
What Presentation Software to Use: PowerPoint or Something Else? (12:10)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Keynote to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (19:07)
SLIDES THAT WORK: Each Slide Needs Some P.I.M.C.O. in Order to Be Effective (2:00)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Google Slides to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture (7:13)
SLIDES THAT WORK: P. for Pictures (10:22)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Haiku Deck to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (9:06)
SLIDES THAT WORK: I. for Inspiration (1:44)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used "LibreOffice" to Create Slides in the Previous Lecture (2:49)
SLIDES THAT WORK: M. for Minimalism (2:51)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Prezi to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (8:34)
SLIDES THAT WORK: C. for Consistency (5:00)
[OPTIONAL] How We Used Powtoons to Create the Slides in the Previous Lecture (23:57)
SLIDES THAT WORK: O. for Original (4:34)
ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 2: Customizing Images & Adding Music
Customizing Images with PowerPoint (11:14)
Customizing Images/Fonts with Canva.com (4:26)
Creating Infographics/Fonts/Images with Piktochart (4:36)
Customizing Images with Microsoft Paint (and Screen Recording on Windows) (2:57)
Customizing Images with Pixelmaker (Desktop and iPad Versions) (6:55)
Customizing Images with Procreate on an iPad (2:30)
Customizing Images with Final Cut (4:02)
Adding Music (5:02)
ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 3: Adding Videos/Animation and Other Topics
Making a Presentation Video + Animation + Adding Pictures + Music from Scratch (9:27)
How We Made the Previous Video Presentation Using PowerPoint & Other Resources (20:58)
Video + Music + Animations Presentation Example for a Venture Capital Seminar (10:51)
ACT 4: SLIDES: Scene 4: 10 Presentation/Slide Content Case Studies
Slide Case Study #1: My TEDx Talk Slide Creation Discussion (18:39)
Slide Case Study #2: My Animated Intro to Finance Slide Creation Discussion (9:14)
Slide Case Study #3: My Animated What Finance Course Slide Creation Discussion (15:14)
Slide Case Study #4: My Mandarin (Translation) Slide Promo Creation Discussion (4:25)
Slide Case Study #5: My Free Course Promo Architecture Concept Design Discussion (5:04)
Slide Case Study #6: Corporate Keynote Software Presentation Slides (3:17)
Slide Case Study #7: Venture Capital Conference Presentation Slides Discussion (2:23)
Slide Case Study #8: Course Images Simplistic Creation Techniques Discussion (8:37)
Slide Case Study #9: Making Powtoons Promo of Entire MBA Course (English+French) (7:44)
Slide Case Study #10: Making Videos for Presentations Discussion (Free Course) (4:26)
Journal Exercise #14: Creating Your Slides (7:01)
ACT 5: CONFIDENCE: Conquering the Fear of Public Speaking and Presentations
Confidence & Conquering Fear Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (3:34)
Creating Off the Charts Confidence by Studying Athletes (7:56)
How I Beat My Fear of Public Speaking (14:13)
How Warren Buffett Beat His Fear of Public Speaking (7:59)
ACT 6: DELIVERY: Scene 1: Creating the Delivery (from Page to Stage!)
Creating the Delivery Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (9:18)
Add (EVEN MORE) Passion (INSPIRE)! (4:55)
Adding Structure to Your Delivery (Buys You Time or Let's You Stay on Track!) (5:50)
Why You Shouldn't Read Your Slides (…too Often) (1:42)
Take Many Breaks DURING the Presentation (1:42)
Involving the Audience (5:21)
Using Humor and Self Deprecation (16:37)
Use Simple Words (Cast Your Audience Net Wide) (1:08)
Pausing (1:31)
Changing Your Tone (5:20)
Speed: "Slow down, you movin' too fast / You gotta make the moment last" (1:54)
Going Off Script, Being Honest, Sincere and Authentic (3:01)
[Optional] Quiz for ACT #6: Scene 1
ACT 6: DELIVERY: Scene 2: Body Language
Creating a First Impression with Body Language (0:38)
SMILE : ) (4:04)
Using Your Hands (4:11)
Making Eye Contact (with Almost Everyone if Possible!) (1:56)
Move Around a Lot (as Motion Creates Emotion!) (6:08)
Dare Yourself to Do Something Radically Different (3:05)
Additional Body Language to Avoid (1:58)
Great Body Language Case Study (0:37)
[OPTIONAL] Quiz for ACT #6 Scene 2
SECOND INTERMISSION: Your 2nd Presentation Exercise &Analyzing My Company Speech
Second Intermission Introduction (1:25)
Presentation Exercise: The 2nd of 3 Presentations by You (2:23)
Journal Exercise #15: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 2nd Intermission Presentation (5:10)
Journal Exercise #16: Let's Compare Your 1st & Your 2nd Presentation (1:08)
Analyzing (and Critiquing) My Company Presentation (12:19)
ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 1: Q&A +Reading the Audience (Are they Paying Attention)
Answering Questions +Reading the Audience Intro. (What, Why & How of this Act) (3:25)
Q&A "Crutch" Concept Introduction (4:08)
Answering QUALITATIVE General Business Questions Using Frameworks (3:54)
Answering QUANTITATIVE or Even Finance Questions Using Frameworks (7:25)
HELP! How Do You Answer Questions When You Have No Idea! Use this Framework (1:32)
Journal Exercise #17: Answer Any Question that You Have No Idea How to Answer (0:39)
ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 2: Transition Words,Words Not to Use+Words That Buy Time
Introduction to EVEN MORE Transition Words to Use in the Q&A Session (2:41)
Structuring Logic with Transition Words and Words to Use that Will Buy You Time (2:36)
Words to Say that Your Audience Will Remember and Appreciate (2:59)
Words or Things to Never Say When Answering Questions (1:30)
Transition Words to Use When You Want to Politely Disagree With the Question (1:13)
Journal Exercise #18: Using Transition Words to Structure Your Logic & Buy Time (1:10)
ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 3: How to Know What the Next Question is They Will Ask?
Introduction to How to Know What the Next Question is That They Will Ask You? (7:00)
Journal Exercise #19: Answering Questions the Preemptive & Logical Strategic Way (0:51)
ACT 7: QUESTIONS: SCENE 4: Other Important Q&A Strategies to Use When Presenting
Pulling Out Your "Secret Stealth Slide(s)" Strategy & You'll Look Like a Genius! (1:18)
Be Humble and Express Your Shortcomings and What You Learned in the Process (1:05)
Include Risks (Counter Points) in Your Answers in Order to Maintain Credibility (1:09)
Adding an Interesting Quote to Your Answer or Talk About Successful People (2:51)
Since the Audience is the Customer, Ask them if You Answered the Question (0:47)
Helping a Nervous Person Finish Asking a Question (0:32)
Answering Disastrous PR Questions the Right Way (2:57)
How to Get the Audience to Write Down What You Say (1:35)
What to Do if the Audience is Bored (During Q&A or During the Presentation) (4:28)
ACT 8: PRACTICE: How to Prepare (and be Aware) for Your Speech
Practice and Planning Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (5:52)
Practicing While Looking at the Slides (2:26)
Practicing Without Looking at Slides & with a MASSIVE DISTRACTION in Front of U! (2:01)
Practicing in Front of Friends/Others (+ YouTube & send to Loved Ones/Mentors) (1:55)
Journal Exercise #20: Recording Yourself Practicing and Critiquing it : ) (0:42)
Go to the Room You Will Presenting in the Day Before You Present and Do this… (2:35)
31 CRUCIAL Items to Pack/Bring/Prepare the Day Before Your Speech (9:28)
Journal Exercise #21: Your Preparation To Do List for the Few Days Before Speech (0:28)
YOU JUST FORGOT WHAT TO SAY NEXT – WHAT DO YOU DO? Don't Worry Because… (2:12)
What to Do the Morning of Your Speech (1:48)
ACT 9: APPEARANCE: What to Wear + Eat + Sleep + Get into an Ideal State of Mind
Your "Appearance" & State of Mind Introduction (What, Why &How of this Section) (1:21)
Getting in an Ideal, Confident and Relaxed Peak Mental State ("The Zone") : ) (2:28)
How to Know What to Wear (3:46)
Nutrition and Rest Before the Presentation (1:38)
Professional Newscast Appearance Secrets to Make You Look Less Tired, Better etc (3:32)
ACT 10: POST PRESENTATION TO DO'S: Did You Accomplish Everything? If Not Then...
Post Presentation To Do's Introduction (What, Why & How of this Section) (1:07)
Thank the Event Organizer and the Administration Staff (If Applicable) (1:08)
Follow up with Potential Customers that Approached You After Your Presentation (1:45)
Send the Event Organizer Your Slides to Distribute to the Recipients (1:02)
Keep USBs in Your Pocket with the Presentation (for HUGE Potential Prospects) (1:11)
ACT 11: 25 Presentation Guides/ 50 Templates / Ideas... (Sorted Alphabetically)
25 Presentation Guides Introduction (What, Why & How of this ACT) (2:42)
Award Speech Guide
Board Meeting Speech Guide
Corporate Presentation Guide
Conference Opening Speech Guide
Crisis or Delivering Bad News Speech Guide
Customers Presentation to Guide
Condolences or Eulogy Speech Guide
Graduation Keynote Speech Guide
Graduation Speech I Gave in May of 2017 @ San Francisco State University (17:33)
Group Presentation Speech Guide
Guest Lecturing/Teaching Speech Guide
Introduce a Speaker Guide
Job Interview Speech Guide
MC / Moderator Speech Guide
Motivating Speech for Sports+Companies+Charities etc Guide
Panel Speech Guide
Raising $ / Discussing a Business Model Speech Guide
Retiring from (or Leaving) the Company Speech Guide
Sales Speech Guide
Skype/Other Online Presentations Guide
Surprise…"Can You Say a Few Words [No Preparation!]" Guide
TEDx Talk Speech Guide
Toasting Speech Guide
Wedding (Bride or Groom) Speech Guide
Wedding (Maid of Honor or Best Man) Speech Guide
Wedding (Parent/Family Member/Friend) Speech Guide
THIRD INTERMISSION: Your 3rd and Final Presentation Exercise
Third Intermission Introduction (0:40)
Presentation Exercise: The 3rd of 3 Presentations by You (1:37)
Journal Exercise #22: Analyzing & Critiquing Your 3rd Intermission Presentation (4:17)
Journal Exercise #23: Let's Compare Your 2nd & Your 3rd Presentation (0:54)
ACT 12: Additional Resources
Additional Resources Introduction (1:14)
150 Quotes to Use in Your Speech
Documentary on How the Trailer Promo Video Was Made for this Course (1:20)
All 100+ Downloadable Slide Templates & Course Resources
Conclusion / Epilogue (Congratulations!)
Congratulations & Conclusion (…You Will Never Be the Same!) (7:33)
Optional Bonus Lecture: YOU 2.0
YOU 2.0! Introducing You for Your Nobel Prize Speech (1:09)


The Quality Assurance (QA) Lead, is hands on position, also responsible for leading/managing the QA team in delivering quality builds across multiple application domains and business stakeholders at SnapCheck. We are seeking a QA Lead with a background in owning and managing QA processes across our tech stack, API, Enterprise Applications and Web / Mobile domains. This role requires the ability to create, assemble and own processes across all QA functions, including: test strategy & plan creation, regression testing, test automation, performance testing, disaster recovery, test environment management, functionality & usability testing, bug reporting, and tracking bug closure. The QA Lead shall also be proficient with establishing testing tools and standards.
Our ideal candidate owns the product quality and manages ever fluctuating schedules. This includes ownership of manual and automated test cases, test planning development and execution of all phases of Quality Assurance (System Integration Testing, End to End, UAT, Load Testing, Disaster Recovery, Operational Readiness Testing, etc..) across multiple phases of a large, enterprise program Understands test data needs for each project and create plans to ensure required test data is available when test execution begins for each phase, and in each environment. Maintains existing QA tools while becoming a key driver of helping set up automation tools and assist with the management of automated tests. Exercises judgment and discretion in matters of significance with broad scope and high complexity.
Senior level developer to support server level development as well as partner integration efforts. Focus on expanding and enhancing existing technology, documenting new efforts, and envisioning future processes to help streamline the business initiatives.
Databases – RDBMS, no-sql etc.
Cloud hosting technologies/frameworks such as AWS, Google etc.
REST, Websocket frameworks like Jersey, Netty etc.
Previous experience with mult-tenancy systems based on roles, permissions and privileges.
Our ideal candidate is someone who is looking for a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced start up working environment. Our candidate must have an aptitude to independently learn new technologies and be equally skilled at troubleshooting. The candidate should be self-motivated, responsible and dependable in delivering assignments on time. They must have a strong attention to detail and push themselves to high standards of success. Additionally, they must possess strong English written and oral skills, to ensure strong and coherent communication throughout the team whether it be by phone, email, ticketing systems, or in person.
Design, build, and define requirements for various web applications. Create various web applications to uniquely support consumer, business, and partners. Work as project liaison in future partnerships, providing industry insight in how best to incorporate SnapCheck's current technology into existing web interfaces.
JS frameworks such as Backbone, JQuery, AngularJS, template engines etc.
Our ideal candidate is some who considers themselves a programmer first and web designer second. Someone who writes beautiful, interactive, scalable software that happens to run in a web browser. Our ideal candidate is someone who is looking for a challenge and thrives in a fast-paced start up working environment. Our candidate must have an aptitude to independently learn new technologies and be equally skilled at troubleshooting. The candidate should be self-motivated, responsible and dependable in delivering assignments on time. They must have a strong attention to detail and push themselves to high standards of success. Additionally they must possess strong English written and oral skills, to ensure strong and coherent communication throughout the team whether it be by phone, email, ticketing systems, or in person. Most importantly SnapCheck is seeking someone with an encyclopedic knowledge of browser quirks across multiple devices and their remedies.
Define, brand, and market the SnapCheck platform technology to consumers, businesses, and partners in a streamlined and appealing manner that will help companies rethink the world of payments. Immediate focus will be on creating interactive media components and video materials to help explain the SnapCheck technology benefit through integrated partnerships.
3+ years of experience in technology marketing.
Strong writing skills, with emphasis on clean clear content and copy writing for marketing materials, web and mobile.
An ability to present technical information to various client translate technical content to a variety of different audiences (and understand their needs).
Great project management skills; being able to initiate projects and drive them to completion.
Our ideal candidate is a highly experienced negotiator and partner liaison comfortable with discussing financial technology services. The should be a prominent leader in the organization willing to collaborate with entire SnapCheck team to make SnapCheck's products and services better for our users, clients, and partners. They should have excellent project management skills and be able to drive multiple partnerships simultaneously.
Identify partnership opportunities and lead all aspects of deal execution, including prioritization of partners, strategic and financial assessment, transaction structuring and negotiation. Partnership management including but not limited to product integration, adoption and growth strategy for financial institutions, developer shops and partnering agencies. Help push the boundaries of how our partners define payments. Help scale the business within the US and across international borders.
Prior experience doing business development for a high-growth technology company.
Experience negotiating and managing commercial relationships.
Strong grasp of technology and payments.
Expertise in developing business and investment cases, financial analysis and modeling, understanding of legal agreements.
Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task with excellent organization skills.
Strong internal and external communication abilities, and interpersonal skills.
Comfort with a fast-paced environment and changing requirements.
Intellectually curious and be able to thrive in chaos!
Our ideal candidate will be able to understand our product, its various channels as well as its current and prospective users and partners, and create a new and exciting branding vision. They will have experience with branding, and will define how to make SnapCheck stand apart from other digital payment services on the market in an appealing and streamlined approach. We're looking for someone who is extremely creative and thrives on generating new marketing materials and concepts that appeal to various clients and partners across all channels. This role requires working closing with the business development and engineering teams and therefore this candidate must have excellent communication skills. It is also expected they will provide professional guidance to partners on how to appeal to less-technical users changing their behaviors to paperless checks. The candidate must have a "make-it-happen" attitude, with a strong work ethic, and focus on detail. Their greatest strength must be in finding the best ways to reach different types of users, whether it's the developer integrating the product or the accountant charged with reconciling payments made on using SnapCheck.


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MORTEMIA Release New Single 'Frozen' + Announce New Album "The Covid Aftermath Sessions"
Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 9, 2022
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Morten pic by Angst im Wald
Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the first MORTEMIA song from 'The Covid Aftermath Sessions' today. The track features Federica Lanna (Volturian) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms as of today the 9thof December 2022. The track is a cover version of Madonna's song 'Frozen', originally released in 1998.
Morten Veland:
"I am proud and honoured to introduce Federica Lanna from the band Volturian as my special guest for 'The Covid Aftermath Sessions'. The first song is a cover version of Madonna's song 'Frozen', originally released back in 1998, our brand new version of the song will be available on all digital platforms on the 9th of December 2022.
Me and Federica did an awesome version of the song together, and I feel that this song also fits a symphonic metal arrangement very well. The original version is very dark and melancholic, so it made perfect sense to me to do a cover version of it. Federica has a really beautiful and expressive voice that fits perfectly for this track. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Federica on board this project, and I am really pleased to be sharing this song with you all. Frozen is a great way to open the brand new project "The Covid Aftermath Sessions."
Federica Lanna:
"This summer me and Morten were having a little talk on IG about Madonna and her career, and we discovered that we are both in love with her masterpiece Frozen; when Morten told me that he was planning to make a cover of it and he wanted me to be on board I was so extremely happy to jump in. Not only because I am a huge fan of Madonna, but also because the arrangement of Morten was really a killer one, and I fell in love with it. I think that the dark and mystical atmosphere of the original song fits perfectly with symphonic metal sound and even if I am a soprano I always really liked to use my lower register and experience my darkest colors. I truly admire Morten and his work, so I am honored about this collaboration, and I am really proud of the result we achieved"
Listen to 'Frozen' feat. Federica Lanna on Spotify: Frozen (feat. Federica Lanna) by Mortemia – DistroKid
Also join Mortemia tonight at 18:00 hours CET, when the video clip premieres on the official Mortemia youtube channel.
After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland activated his solo project Mortemiaduring the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic, this time with a brand new concept consisting of collaborations with multiple guest singers. 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions' was a series of singles released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene. Now he is ready to endeavor on the next project entitled 'The Covid Aftermath Sessions', once more the project will feature multiple amazing guest singers.
So far the following singers has contributed for Morten Veland's collaborations:
Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN, Dark Horse White Horse)
Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
Maja Shining (Forever Still)
Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)
Zora Cock (Blackbriar)
Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil, ex Follow the Cipher)
Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic)
Federica Lanna (Volturian)
More information at https://www.facebook.com/mortemianorway
MORTEMIA Release New Video for 'Adrenalize' Feat. Caterina Nix
Posted by tarjavirmakari on October 22, 2022
Morten's photo by Angst im Wald
Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) has released the video for the 12th and final Mortemia song for 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions'. The track features Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic) on guest vocals and it is available now on all digital platforms. The track is entitled 'Adrenalize'.
Watch the video below.
"I am proud and honoured to introduce Caterina Nix from Chaos Magic as my special guest for 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions'. The 12th song is entitled 'Adrenalize', and will be available on all digital platforms from the 7th of October 2022.
This song is a very dynamic, melodic and catchy song. Caterina has a really beautiful and expressive voice that fits perfectly for this track. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Caterina on board this project, and I am really proud and pleased to be sharing this song with you all. Adrenalize is a great final addition to "The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions."
Caterina Nix:
"I'm so thrilled to be part of this incredible project, sharing my voice not only with the amazing Morten Veland but with all the other talented women who have also been part of Mortemia. The song "Adrenalize" has it all; It's an enticing tune with an inviting rhythm, consisting of a passionate vocal duet that moves along memorable arrangements and a sweet yet powerful melody. Working on this song has been a delight, especially considering how much I admire Morten for his prolific musical journey. I'm very proud of the work we did together and I know our listeners are gonna love it."
After 11 years of silence Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland is once more active with his solo project Mortemia, this time with a brand new concept. 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions' is a series of singles released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene, so far the following singers has contributed:
MORTEMIA Release New Song 'Adrenalize' Feat. Caterina Nix
Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) have released the 12th and final Mortemia song for 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions'. The track features Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms now. The track is entitled 'Adrenalize'.
"I am proud and honoured to introduce Caterina Nix from Chaos Magic as my special guest for 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions'. The 12th song is entitled 'Adrenalize', and will be available on all digital platforms on the 7th of October 2022.
Listen at Adrenalize (feat. Caterina Nix) by Mortemia & Sirenia – DistroKid
MORTEMIA Release Official Video for 'What Else Is There?', Feat. Zora Cock
Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 24, 2022
Photo credits Morten pic: Angst Im Wald
Just recently, Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the 10th Mortemia song 'What Else is There?' from 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions'. The track features Zora Cock (Blackbriar) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms. 'What Else is There?' is a cover version of the Norwegian band Röyksopp's original version released back in 2005'.
Today MORTEMIA release a new official video for 'What else is there?', watch it below.
"I am proud and honoured to introduce Zora Cock from Blackbriar as my special guest for 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions'. The 10th song is entitled 'What Else is There?', and will be available on all digital platforms on the 17th of June 2022. This song is a cover version of the Norwegian band Röyksopp originally released back in 2005. Sirenia and Blackbriar performed at the same festival in The Netherlands some years ago, and that's when I first discovered the band and Zora's unique voice. Zora has a really haunting and distinct voice that really stands out, a signature voice so to say. As soon as she starts singing you can immediately tell it's her. After the show in The Netherlands I was an instant fan of Blackbriar and Zora. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Zora on board this project, and I am really looking forward to sharing this song with you all. I find this song very unique and special and it will definitely add to the great variety on The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions."
Zora Cock:
"A little while ago I went to a Sirenia show and met up with Morten afterwards. The show was amazing and so was the meet-up with Morten! He played me the song he had in mind for me and it really made an impression on me. I was so enthusiastic about it that I started recording my vocals the next day. This song shows a different side of me, yet I still feel like it fits me very well. I love music that can put you in some sort of trance, and I think this one will do that to you. Working with Morten feels like a wish come true, and I hope you'll love this collaboration as much as I do!"
MORTEMIA Release New song 'What Else is There?' Feat. Zora Cock (Blackbriar)
Photo credits Morten pics: Angst Im Wald
Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) has released the 10th MORTEMIA song from 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions' today. The track features Zora Cock (Blackbriar) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms as of today the 17th of June 2022. The track is entitled 'What Else is There?, and it is a cover version of the Norwegian band Röyksopp's original version released back in 2005'.
Stream/buy the song at this location.
'What Else Is There?' feat. Zora Cock on Spotify:
MORTEMIA Release New Single 'Veiled in Despair' Feat. Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah)
Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 6, 2022
Photo credits Morten: Angst Im Wald – Photo credits Heidi: Marko Simonen
Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA) released the 9th Mortemia song from 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions' today. The track features Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah) on guest vocals and it is available on all digital platforms as of today the 6th of May 2022. The track is entitled 'Veiled in Despair'.
"I am proud and honoured to introduce Heidi Parviainen from Dark Sarah as my special guest for 'The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions'. The ninth song is entitled 'Veiled in Despair', and is now available on all digital platforms.
I have followed Heidi's work for a very long time, and I find her voice and vocal capabilities absolutely stunning. Every time Heidi starts singing I get instant goosebumps. The way that she pours emotions into everything she performs and her technical level is absolutely flawless. I feel truly privileged and thankful to have Heidi on board this project, and I am really looking forward to sharing this song with you all. This song is very doomy and melancholic and it has a very soundtrack-like vibe to it."
Heidi Parviainen:
"I felt honored when Morten asked me to sing on his new song, love his work and this song is very cinematic and atmospheric! I did the recording in the middle of Dark Sarah´s new album ´Attack Of Orym´ recordings and it was a very refreshing change! The song itself is very intimate, etheric, melancholic and I could say very Nordic too! You can almost hear the evergreen forests, misty meadows, fjelds and fjords when you close your eyes."
Stream 'Veiled in Despair' feat. Heidi Parviainen HERE.


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Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) plays a major role in the provision of basic infrastructure necessary to support the development and maintenance of urban and rural settlements. Students completing this subject gain an understanding of the scope of CEE and acquire relevant fundamental skills and knowledge.
a sound foundation for further education in the processes of design, construction, operation and maintenance of community infrastructure.
an understanding of the need to develop the necessary individual and collaborative skills in CEE project analysis and development.
Tutorials and other assessment tasks simulate workplace-based problem solving and at a 'basic' level (i.e. at a level that an engineering student could experience during their first internship).


The Toilet Monster. $17.95. You can see it, can't you? Awful as it is, you can literally hear the shriek and feel the pain. Tsk, cruelty incarnate. WARNING: The Bog Toilet Monster should not be used on the elderly or those of a weak disposition!!! Easily attaches to the inside of your toilet!!!
The Motion Music Maker. Play stuff by waving your hands about wildly. Whilst avoiding arrest. $34.95. Experience the music machine of the next millennium. Simply wave your hands across any of the sensors to create your own music. Combining the sounds of guitar, bass and drums in one, this portable beat-making machine features infrared motion sensors that respond to your movements.
The Extreme Ford F650. Apparently there are times when only a very large pickup truck will do. Especially if you want to carry around a small town on your flat bed. Twin 50 gallon tanks, 12 mpg and 90 mph. Oh and priced from $84,000 if you really really must know.
The Tucson Estate. Got $13.5 million? Fancy living in Tucson, Arizona? Fancy 3 home theatres, gun and archery range, car wash in the garage, 2 level gym and 1200 computer controlled lights? Well look no further. Er..you really need to see the full sized pictures to get a feel for this place.
Novica. World crafts shop, including these interesting 'paintings by elephants'. NOVICA unites you with more than 2,000 extraordinary master artists around the world. Read about their lives, explore their fascinating cultures, and select from more than 17,000 handcrafted works of art.
The Business Card Cutter. Actually not a bad idea at all. $98.00. No more "Self Made" business cards with perforated edges. This busienss [sic] cutter will cut most of card [sic] stocks of your choice. Your cutting-edge color printer will do the real job this time.
The T-Rex. Stylish, expensive, Canadian three wheeler with 0–60 in 4.1 seconds. Smells like a teenager's final fantasy, don't it? $43,190.00. Or indeed its big V-Twin brother the T-Rex T/R. The combination of motorcycle and formula technology and precision steering provide the T-Rex with optimal handling. Its engine exploits the Japanese superbikes technology and gives this unique vehicle an astounding acceleration.
Gift Package. This holiday season give a little extra, a matching gift set that says more about your love than a diamond encrusted dishmop ever will. For her, a 2005 Jaguar XKR convertible; for him, a 1944 Goodyear FG-1D Corsair. Special holiday price, $1.8 million.


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New Barco projector for mid-sized events
Barco has introduced a new projector for the rental/staging market which is said to be smaller and consume less power than might be expected for its 14,000 lumens output.
Ian McMurray ⋅ Feb 16, 2011
Barco has announced a new 3-chip DLP platform specifically designed for mid-sized event venues. The HDX-W14 is described by the company as a 3D projector with advanced image processing, increased and easy control options, and a compact design.
The HDX-W14 comes with 14,000 lumens of brightness, WUXGA (1,920 x 1,200) resolution and active 3D capabilities. It features controls through a user-friendly, built-in LCD screen with a preview mode, and control options through wired and wireless IP. Furthermore, users can control the projector through new technologies such as tablet PCs and smart phones.
"The development of the HDX was heavily influenced by three key areas where Barco has gained considerable expertise," said Chris Colpaert, strategic marketing director of Barco's pro AV business. "We carried over our experience in 3D from our digital cinema portfolio and fused it with our intimate knowledge of what the events industry will expect from projectors now and in the coming years. For example, the HDX is compatible with the 3G protocol, gearing it up for lightning-fast, future video transmission."
"The HDX also makes use of Barco's advanced image processing capabilities found in our benchmark ImagePRO," he continued. "This boosts creativity and decreases the time it takes to get sources on screen the way users want. In addition, the HDX is equipped with native blending and geometry correction for unusual screen shapes and sizes."
While it is designed as a heavy-duty 3-chip DLP projector, Barco's HDX platform is said to be 25% more compact than comparable solutions, and to consume up to 30% less power. Its modular design, consisting of just five building blocks, was conceived for quick servicing, according to the company.
"The HDX builds on the legacy of its predecessor, the SLM-R12+ projector, which has long been one of our most successful and reliable products in the events market," concluded Colpaert. "So when we designed the HDX, we knew we had to offer a product that was just as good. By making the HDX line smarter, more compact and more feature-rich, I think we succeeded in doing just that."
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There are schools offering public health degrees in Maine!
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Each year, approximately 0.3% of Maine graduates receive degrees in public health. That means an estimated 74 public health professionals graduate from Maine's 4 public health schools each year.
The top-ranked school in Maine that has a public health program is Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Saint Joseph's College of Maine, which was ranked 42nd in the country in 2010, is located in Standish. In 2010, 51 students graduated from Saint Joseph's College of Maine's public health program. Saint Joseph's College of Maine charged in-state students $27,345 in tuition fees per year.
The second-ranked school in Maine with a public health program is University of Southern Maine, which is located in Portland. In 2010, it was ranked 45th nationwide. In 2010, 4 students graduated from University of Southern Maine public health program. University of Southern Maine charged in-state students $8,538 in tuition fees per year.
The third-ranked school in Maine with a public health program is University of Maine at Farmington, which is located in Farmington. In 2010, it was ranked 69th nationwide. Tuition at University of Maine at Farmington was $9,022 per year.
If you choose to attend a Maine public health school, average tuition will be $18,559 per year. However, tuition at your particular institution may range from $8,538 per year to $29,330 per year. In 2010, the following Maine public health schools had the highest tuition rates:
University of New England - located in Biddeford, students are charged $29,330 per year
Saint Joseph's College of Maine - located in Standish, students are charged $27,345 per year
University of Maine at Farmington - located in Farmington, students are charged $9,022 per year
The public health schools that charged the lowest tuition rates in Maine were:
University of Southern Maine - located in Portland, students are charged $8,538 per year
A public health degree from a Maine school... what next?
The Maine counties with the largest populations of public health professional are:
Cumberland County - 1,720 public health professionals
Aroostook County - 380 public health professionals
Penobscot County - 310 public health professionals
According the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of public health professionals is expected to grow by 8% by 2018. There are projected to be 3,010 public health professionals working in Maine then. Of these 3,010 public health professionals, the government predicts that 490 will be public health educators, 780 will be clinical social workers, and 1,740 will be health and social service managers.
public health professionals in Maine earn $56,097 per year on average. But, salaries for public health professional can vary. In 2010, public health professional made as little as less than $26,720 per year or as much as more than $150,680 per year in Maine. The counties in Maine with the highest average salary for public health professionals are:
Penobscot County - $60,113 per year
Cumberland County - $57,533 per year
Androscoggin County - $55,327 per year
The following counties in Maine have the lowest average salaries for public health professional:
Aroostook County - $51,607 per year
The public health professionals with highest average salaries in Maine were:
Health And Social Service Manager - $79,520 per year
Clinical Social Worker - $45,040 per year
Public Health Educator - $43,730 per year
On average, the lowest paid public health professionals in Maine were:
For more data regarding a career in public health in Maine and to compare salaries with various related fields such as emergency management or political science, take a look at the graphs and charts below.
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health in Maine
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Medical and Health Services Managers 1,550 $79,520 7.6%
Healthcare Social Workers 640 $45,040 8.5%
Health Educators 460 $43,730 27.8%
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Justin Shaulis Inc generously displayed GOWNED ODALISQUE and commissioned a custom bar for his beautiful room themed "Gallery Hopping in Miami" at the 2014 Holiday House in New York supporting the fight against breast Cancer.
GOWNED ODALISQUE is a limited edition sculpture and bench meticulously embellished with 1,000's of linear glass beads, each glued on one at a time, suggesting an expression of fashion and luxury. The beadwork is not ultimately meant to portray a decorated garment, but an integral skin, giving the feminine form a sense of identity.
Gowned Odalisque made it's debut at Art Basel Miami Beach in 2011.
CUSTOM BAR Materials: Sculpted foam, white resin, fiberglass.