Creating game for iPhone/iPad is one thing, but making it enjoyable is way harder. Most of current games use physics for animation, to make scenes more realistic and not repeatable every time you start the same game level. You can teach your level designer Objective-C to code different behaviors for different things, but the simpler method is to script it in LUA. Lots of previous and today games use this scripting language to describe AI, events and many other things.
The problem was that you were unable to execute wax_start() function again (it was possible, but had no effect, script was not executed once again). It lead to big problem, how to load different scripts for different levels? To achieve it you have to clone/fork/download my forked version of wax that fixes that issue.
Finally add "$(SRCROOT)"/wax/lib path (with recursive search) to your "User Header Search Paths" in Build Settings.
You can call runLuaScript method as many times you want.
Using you Objective-C classes in lua wax is really simple.
For more details for lua wax take a look at Wiki page.
My commits have been pulled to the original repo, so now you can use it instead of my fork.


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Софтуерно устройство () е софтуерно приложение, което може да бъде комбинирано с напълно достатъчна операционна система (JeOS), за да работи оптимално на стандартен промишлен хардуер (най-често сървър) или на виртуална машина.

Софтуерното устройство представлява микропроцесорна система със заводски конфигуриран и инициализиран хардуер и фърмуер, снабдена от производителя със супервайзор, върху който може да се инсталира софтуер под формата на изображения (.iso архив) на виртуална ОС или приложен софтуер.

Софтуерният уред не позволява преконфигуриране и модификации по хардуера, но осигурява известна гъвкавост за конфигуриране на софтуер от потребителя, без това да е за сметка на сигурността и безотказността на работа на системата.

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Home Newsletters TAP How Racist Are Republicans? Very.
How Racist Are Republicans? Very.
by Harold Meyerson
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Among the most respected and revelatory of polls is the annual survey of Americans' opinions from the Public Religion Research Institute, which released this year's survey earlier this week. It contains few surprises, but its detailed questioning of different subgroups confirms just how starkly we're divided—above all, on issues of race.
First, to the one question uppermost in everyone's mind, the poll found that Americans favored Joe Biden over Donald Trump by a 56 percent to 42 percent margin, when those "leaning" to one or the other candidate were factored in.
The one attitudinal (that is, not directly candidate related)question on the poll that produced the answer most at variance with the same question's answer on a previous (2016) poll asked respondents whether they believed that "God granted the United States a special role in human history." Every time that question had been previously posed, most Americans answered Yes—in 2016, by a 57 percent to 40 percent margin. This year, those figures were just about reversed: 58 percent said No, while just 40 percent said Yes (64 percent of Republicans still said Yes, but only 32 percent of Democrats did). We can only surmise that the cumulative effects of the pandemic, the natural disasters, the realization of police anti-Black violence, and the Trump presidency have made it harder for most Americans to believe we retain the favor of the Almighty.
On questions of both race and gender, the partisan differences are vast. Asked whether American society "has become too soft and feminine," 39 percent of Americans agreed, but 59 percent disagreed. Among Republicans, 63 percent agreed; among Democrats, 24 percent. I suspect that this is one issue on which the support Trump has among working-class men of all races is based.
PRRI also asked respondents whether they believed that, "It always makes the country better when all Americans speak up and protest unfair treatment by government." Then, it asked the same question, but substituted "Black Americans" for "all Americans." Democrats made no distinction between the two questions: 71 percent answered Yes to both. Among Republicans, however, 49 percent believed it made the country better when all Americans spoke up and protested unfair governmental treatment, but just 24 percent believed it when Black Americans spoke up and protested. Among Republicans whose most trusted news source is Fox News, the gap was 47 percent Yes for all Americans, and a bare 10 percent for Blacks.
Indeed, 57 percent of Republicans believed that whites face "a lot of discrimination," while just 52 percent believe that Blacks do. Among Democrats, 13 percent said whites encounter a lot of discrimination; 92 percent said Blacks do.
The euphemistic encapsulation of the above is that Republicans have consolidated the traditionalist vote. A somewhat clearer encapsulation is that the Republicans have become a rats' nest of sexists and racists.
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Users licensed for the data service can access power generation data for Argentina, Brazil and Chile along with our Argentinian and Mexican gas balances and Brazilian gas supply data.
We expect Latin American LNG takes to shrink by 2.5 Mt y/y to 14 Mt in 2019 as both domestic production and pipeline imports grow. In December 2018, port receipts dropped 0.3 Mt y/y to 0.7 Mt, with all countries bar Puerto Rico showing y/y declines or flat growth. In terms of gas production, we expect Brazil to log y/y growth of 12% in 2019, while Argentina's Vaca Muerta output will continue to curtail Latin American LNG imports this year—even allowing the country to become an LNG exporter from Q2 19, once its 0.5 Mtpa Tango FLNG comes online. We also see LNG demand in both Mexico and Chile slowing this year on expectations of greater pipeline imports, though the risk that Mexican pipeline infrastructure will be further delayed provides potential upside to our LNG numbers.
The key driver of our bearish LatAm LNG import view for 2019 is ramping production at Argentina's prolific Vaca Muerta play. In 2018, Vaca Muerta shale growth began to outpace conventional declines, with total Argentine gas output up by a record 2.2 bcm y/y to 43 bcm over January–November 2018 (latest IAPG data), with growth of 2.0 bcm y/y in the Neuquén basin (dominated by the Vaca Muerta). Vaca Muerta growth in 2019 should continue as Shell recently announced plans to develop three blocks—Coiron Amargo Sur Oeste (CASO), Cruz de Lorena and Sierras Balances—while Chevron and YPF have announced plans to invest a combined $800 million to drill 20 wells in the play this year. Also, TecPetrol's drilling programme at Fortin de Piedra, targeting 15 mcm/d of output this year, should keep adding volumes. YPF's 0.5 Mtpa Tango FLNG is expected to start exporting cargoes in Q2 19, though we expect initial flows to be small. Argentina's gas demand outstrips supply during winter, so the country continues to plug the gap with LNG imports, though that need is falling as Vaca Muerta production grows. As such, we expect Argentinian LNG imports to be 0.9 Mt lower y/y at 1.8 Mt over Q2 19–Q3 19.
Raising shale output is also encouraging Argentine exports to Chile, with the first significant flows for 12 years taking place in November 2018. Argentina plans to export an average of 10 mcm/d to Chile in 2019, rising to 30 mcm/d by 2020. The latest JODI data pegged Chilean pipeline imports at a small 9 mcm in November 2018—the highest since December 2011—indicating flows were starting to ramp up. The return of pipeline gas and weaker power sector gas demand on higher renewable generation has led us to revise our forecast of Chilean LNG takes over Q1 19–Q3 19 to shrink by 0.8 Mt y/y. Over January–November 2018, Chilean gas-fired generation fell by 0.7 TWh (6%) y/y as renewables gained in the generation mix, led by hydro (+1.8 TWh y/y) and solar (+1.1 TWh y/y).
Brazilian gas output is also to rebound in 2019, following last year's weak growth. The latest ANP data indicate year-to-November 2018 gas production grew by just 0.7 bcm y/y, compared to an average y/y growth rate of 2.6 bcm in the 2013–2017 period. For 2019, a more robust drilling programme for oil suggests a gain in associated gas production of around 12% y/y. While we expect Q1 19 LNG imports to remain flat y/y at just 0.1 Mt (roughly two cargoes), we expect Q2 19–Q3 19 imports to step down by 0.2 Mt y/y to 1.4 Mt as pre-salt activity starts to ramp up.
Despite Mexico's CFE claiming in early 2018 that it could stop tendering LNG by year-end—plans that were far too ambitious in our view—LNG continued to arrive, albeit at a slower pace. Over Q4 18, Mexico's LNG imports fell by 0.4 Mt y/y to 1.0 Mt. LNG takes at Altamira, which CFE plans to substitute with piped gas from the 2.6 bcf/d Sur de Texas-Tuxpan (SdT-T) pipeline once it comes online, declined by an average of 0.1 Mt y/y a month in Q4 18, despite reports of acute gas shortages in southeast Mexico. That drop could have come either due to expectations that the SdT-T pipeline connection would already be online, or due to the very high LNG prices prevailing for Q4 18 cargoes during Q3 18. Regardless, LNG imports will have to continue until downstream connections to SdT-T are complete, which could then lead to a further dialling down of Altamira imports. LNG receipts at Mexico's other terminal, Manzanillo, have remained largely flat y/y since Q4 18 and takes of 0.1 Mt so far in January are also flat y/y. CFE's first LNG tender for 2019 was for five cargoes for February–April delivery, equating to 0.3 Mt of LNG, all for delivery at Manzanillo. Even for Manzanillo, LNG imports will be replaced by pipeline supply once the Wahalajara pipeline system becomes operational and the reversal of flows on TransCanada's 0.5 bcf/d Manzanillo-Guadalajara pipeline occurs. While the Wahalajara system is scheduled to be operational in May, the risk of further delays remains high. We expect Mexican LNG takes to shrink by 0.1 Mt y/y in Q1 19 and to drop by a further 1.0 Mt over Q2 19–Q3 19.


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BBQs and dances were frequently held in the modern Geevor social club. It was a lively place on a Friday night. The Club also organized mine sports teams such as cricket, football and tug of war. It was an important place for miners to talk and share their views, particularly during closure. It also became a meeting place for trade unions.


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Why Can't the Ecosystem's Energy Be Recycled?
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How Does the Sun Affect the Food Web?
By Bruce Smith
Plants convert the sun's energy into their leaves, roots, stems, flowers and fruit through photosynthesis. Organisms eat the plants, and through the process of respiration use the stored energy to conduct their everyday activities. Additionally, some energy is lost as heat. In all, the organism uses about 90 percent of the stored plant's energy. After several steps in the food chain, no energy is left to recycle.
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Plants convert sunlight to stored energy through photosynthesis. They combine sunlight with carbon dioxide and water to make glucose and oxygen. The plant releases the oxygen to the atmosphere, while the glucose is stored in the plant tissue. The molecular bonds formed between the carbon atoms in the glucose store the energy.
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Organisms eat the plants. Their bodies break the carbon bonds in the glucose to produce energy. Animals combine oxygen with glucose to form carbon dioxide, water and energy. The energy is used for daily activities, and some of the energy is lost to the atmosphere as heat.
Energy in Ecosystems
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Energy transfer in the ecosystem is complex. Plants make the energy, herbivores eat the plants and carnivores eat the herbivores. Eventually an animal dies, and microbes return its physical matter to the soil and atmosphere for plants to use again. However, by this point, the physical material may have passed through several organisms, possibly as many as nine or more. All of the energy from the original plant has been used or converted to heat, and nothing is left to recycle.
Knowledge Project: Energy Economics in Ecosystems
University of Michigan: Global Change: The Flow of Energy: Higher Trophic Levels
The Habitable Planet: Energy Flow Through Ecosystems
University of Wisconsin: Trophic Levels and Food Chains
Bruce Smith has written professionally since 1997. Some of his publications include "Plant Physiology," "American Bee," "Cell Biology and Toxicology" and "Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science." Bruce has a Bachelor of Science in horticulture from Penn State University, and a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Master of Science in information studies from Florida State University.
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Importance of Aerobic Cellular Respiration
How Do Living Things Use Energy?
What Happens During Stage One of Photosynthesis?
Where Does Respiration Occur?
What Is Reduced & Oxidized in Photosynthesis?
How are Respiration & Combustion of Gasoline Similar?
Soil As a Detritus-Based Ecosystem
Things That Makes Up an Ecosystem


This delightful and award-winning adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special.
Since it first hatched in 1993, Honk!, has winged its way around the world in over 8,000 productions and in many different languages. Winner of multiple awards, including the 2000 Olivier Award for Best Musical, this heartwarming celebration of being different is sure to delight audiences of all ages with its sparkling wit and memorable score.
This fun and meaningful theatrical experience is one you and your family do not want to miss. Make plans now to see our production of the fantastic family musical, Honk!, November 8, 9, and 10 at 7:00pm in the SHHS auditorium. General admission tickets are $8 and can be purchased at the door the night of the performance.


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Q: Create an image in PHP to show guitar chords I have a site that shows guitar chords/tabs in text format. Here's what I am currently displaying:
Em:
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I learn that GD can create a dynamic image for this. But I am new at PHP and I have no idea what to do.
Is it simple to create such thing in PHP to display an image?
Thanks

A: First download the arial font and get this image (save as guitar.jpg):

and put them in the same folder as this script (for example chords.php):
<?php

  function showChord($chord) {
    $imgfile = "./guitar.jpg";
    $text = ".";
    $font = './arial.ttf';

    $im = imagecreatefromjpeg($imgfile);
    $x = imagesx($im);
    $y = imagesy($im);
    $fontsize = 100;
    $white = imagecolorallocate($im, 0, 0, 0);

    $chords = explode('-', $chord);
    // chords[0] = e1 and chords[5] = e6

    $minimum = min($chords);
    imagettftext($im, 15, 0, 1, 32, $white, $font, $minimum);
    $add = 0;
    if($minimum > 0) {
      $add = 30;
    }
    // chords positions
    $interval1 = ($chords[0] != 0 ? (25 + $add + (intval($chords[0]) - $minimum) * 30) : 0);
    $interval2 = ($chords[1] != 0 ? (25 + $add + (intval($chords[1]) - $minimum) * 30) : 0);
    $interval3 = ($chords[2] != 0 ? (25 + $add + (intval($chords[2]) - $minimum) * 30) : 0);
    $interval4 = ($chords[3] != 0 ? (25 + $add + (intval($chords[3]) - $minimum) * 30) : 0);
    $interval5 = ($chords[4] != 0 ? (25 + $add + (intval($chords[4]) - $minimum) * 30) : 0);
    $interval6 = ($chords[5] != 0 ? (25 + $add + (intval($chords[5]) - $minimum) * 30) : 0);
    // write to the image
    imagettftext($im, $fontsize, 0, 01, $interval1, $white, $font, $text);
    imagettftext($im, $fontsize, 0, 18, $interval2, $white, $font, $text);
    imagettftext($im, $fontsize, 0, 36, $interval3, $white, $font, $text);
    imagettftext($im, $fontsize, 0, 53, $interval4, $white, $font, $text);
    imagettftext($im, $fontsize, 0, 70, $interval5, $white, $font, $text);
    imagettftext($im, $fontsize, 0, 86, $interval6, $white, $font, $text);
    header("Content-type: image/jpeg");
    imagejpeg($im);
    ImageDestroy($im);
  }

#  $chord = '0-2-2-0-0-0'; //Em
  $chord = '2-4-4-3-2-2'; //F#
  showChord($chord);

This will ouput something like for F#. The 2 on the top left means the second fret:

**note: I would also save the image to the disk so you don't have to regenerate the same tab over and over.*

A: Tony Pottier has written a beautiful class just to do this. http://www.tonypottier.info/
Edit: to solve the problem as mentioned below:
$c = new chord(array('x',13,12,11,12,'x'));
$c->setMarginRight(20);
$c->setStartingFret(10);
$c->draw();

Without the margin-right double-figured fretnumbers won't show correctly.

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Well, it's a little late in the season to find holiday beers. And since my decision to try a beer a day came at the last minute, I didn't have much of a chance to stock up. So it looks like this is it for the holiday/seasonals.
On to the IPAs! My preference in beers leans towards IPAs, so it's their time. I am going to sample only IPAs for at least a couple of weeks. I will start with an Inversion IPA from Deschutes Brewery. Their web site lists the IBUs at 80. The twelve ounce bottle shows 6.8% ABV.
This IPA poured with a fairly thick head. It was a nice golden color, with a tinge of orange. Somewhat cloudy from bubbles and sediment. The aroma was very mild, and of hops/citrus. The Inversion is pretty high on the flavor strength scale, with a strong taste of hops and citrus. Nice bitterness, but not overpowering. The aftertaste seems fairly mild, considering the strong flavor of the beer, and fades quickly. This is why I like IPAs!


Whilst Silverstone might not be the sunniest of the Grand Prix destinations, the quintessential British countryside, gorgeous stately homes and rich heritage make it a favorite on the racing calendar. The track itself is one of the most revered, having held the opening round of the first Formula 1 World Championship back in 1950 and now equipped with new, smart facilities to enhance the hospitality experience. Plus it's close enough to London for a day trip, particularly if you travel by one of the private helicopter transfers that come, of course, with free flowing champagne.
First stop is Whittlebury Hall Hotel and Spa; the prime F1 institute in Northampton, located just 2 miles from the circuit. Though more modern than the nearby country mansions, the hotel features one of the country's largest spas, a leisure club and three excellent, award winning restaurants as well as the legendary Silverstone Bar adorned with motor racing memorabilia. This year's F1 guest package is particularly impressive, including access to private hospitality areas for champagne breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a five course dinner, as well as an onsite host to ensure your day runs as smoothly as possible.
Further down the road – 30 minutes to be precise – you'll find Horwood House, a beautiful Edwardian manor set in 38 acres of landscaped gardens. This hotel is best for those looking for a calm retreat from which the hustle and bustle can be easily accessed and also escaped. The bedrooms are comfortable, cozy and inviting, and the service is first class. If the weather holds, the grounds are well worth exploring via the winding walking trails.
As an alternative Villiers Hotel may not look like much, but this is the favored hangout of the McLaren team and also home to a smart restaurant which draws a particularly glamorous crowd. The interiors are delightfully traditional: flagstone floors, ancient beams, log fires and tartan prints. Even better, the hotel sits in prime location near to the stunning estates of Bletchley Park, Blenheim Palace and Warwick Castle, as well as the famed designer outlet shopping village, Bicester.
Country pubs are the go to in Silverstone for good food. A ten minute walk from the circuit, The White Horse pub is one of the most popular post race. The pub has seen many famous feet walk through its ancient door who come for the impressive selection of real ales, traditional cider and unpretentious atmosphere.
The Navigation is a great alternative 6 miles down the road, sitting prettily on the canalside in the nearby village of Stoke Bruerne. There's no better place to sip an ice cold pimms on a warm summer's day. On site, the Porsche Restaurant located on the first floor of the Porsche Experience Center boasts floor to ceiling windows providing fantastic views of the circuit and an excellent three course set menu.
Brooklands Restaurant also claims enviable trackside views with balconies looking down the Wellington Straight, and across Brooklands and Luffield Corners. Meanwhile, the new Driver's Lounge in the Lakeside Marquees complex promises a more lively hospitality experience with simulators, huge video screens and an in-house DJ. Plus, dining is buffet style so you can graze all day from a feast of mouth watering dishes. The most exclusive place to be though is, as always, the Formula One Paddock at the top of the pit lane. Here you can rub shoulders with celebrities and drivers fresh from the race.
Alongside the cars, there's a weekend long party going on too. The Young Guns opening reception invites six Grand Prix drivers onto the stage for a talk moderated by Niall Mackenzie followed by a charity auction and sumptuous dinner. Elsewhere catch the likes of Scouting For Girls on the venue's main stage and The Feeling headlining at the legendary Grand Prix After Party on Sunday when F1 royalty will also make guest appearances.


Hello, guys! Sorry for my English.
I'm from EU, in hard time of my life I was a performer about one month. And of course all my time in CB was filmed and posted in sites. I've removed 90% of it, CB really helps me. But this sites: rec-tube, camvideos.me, camgirls.gallery even don't reply! I paid one guy from DMCA too, he didn't helped me. That's impossible ?
I already don't performe about 7 month, and whole this time I'm trying to delete this videos! I'm so sad, it seems like this photos and videos will be there 4ever!
You should have expected this. however keep fighting and do not give up!
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some documentation from your side is needed to make the requests complete.
Just a reminder to anyone reading this thread to never give your real info to anybody, not even members of this forum, for DMCA purposes.
It is always better to request help with DMCA takedowns from the cam/clip sites you work on than to trust some random person to send them in for you. And even sending them in yourself, STILL never include your real personal info. Use your stage name and fake address.


Many companies lack a common supply chain management vocabulary and understanding for processes, responsibilities and tools. This leads to friction losses caused by misunderstandings and excessive explanations. Many employees are not aware of the required reconciliation and planning processes in a company and his role in the information flow. Not only theoretical background knowledge is lacking, but also the universal understanding of processes and dependencies in the own company.
This seminar is the fundamental introduction into Supply Chain Management. This seminar explains Supply Chain terminology and basic concepts related to managing the complete flow of materials from suppliers to customers. The entire flow of material, information and cash in a supply chain from supplier to end consumer is explained. All value chain processes and production basics are discussed - from long-range up to short-term planning and execution.
This PMI developed course is compliant with APICS terminology and concepts of the certification programs. The seminar and training material is in German; the English APICS terms are referred to and summarized in a German-English vocabulary list.
How can we lower inventory through better demand planning and forecasting?
How can we lower inventory through better supply chain planning?
How are decisions about planning data, lot sizes, and inventory levels impacting material requirements planning (MRP)?
How is capacity measured and determined? How are decisions about capacity planning data impacting the company?
Which methods and tools provide the best support in production planning and control?
How do strategic inventory decisions impact operational decisions? Which influence do inventory carrying costs have over the selection of transportation modes, production and inventory strategies? Which KPIs simplify and support decisions in inventory management?
What is the optimal lot size and order quantity? When is the best order point? Which inventory classification is supporting the company's strategy best?
How are decisions about the distribution network impacting inventory, service level and flexibility of the company?
Which strategy and procedures are support the pursued service level and the desired production and supply chain flexibility?
Employees in supply chain functions, who would like to understand, learn, and use standard supply chain terminology and best practices in their supply chain processes.
The seminar can be completed with a knowledge test developed by PMI (optional and with extra charge). Participants who successfully pass the web-based test receive a PMI certificate as proof of the acquired knowledge (Please note: no APICS Certificate).
The seminar is a mix of case studies, quiz questions, knowledge and best practice transfer via presentation. Exercises to repeat the content, knowledge tests and other exercises during the session and at the end of each session, ensure, that the trainer receives an immediate feedback on the knowledge transfer success.
The Supply Chain Essentials seminar is supported by a Supply Chain business simulation called The Fresh Connection (TFC).
included: 3 training days, training material, lunch and refreshment during the seminar.


Best Buy has Logitech G413 Backlit Mechanical USB Gaming Keyboard w/ Romer-G Switches (Carbon, 920-008300) on sale for $49.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available.
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Bestbuy has the g413 on sale again. It is $4 more than the last sale but still a good deal if you missed out like me. Last sale was cheapest ever I believe.
I bought for my first mechanical last year after doing tons of research and testing switches at my local Best Buy. Couldn't be happier. I like the feel of these switches better than the cherry switches I tested at Best Buy.
This only has red lighting, but honestly who cares about multi color lighting on a keyboard. I bought a fancy RGB motherboard and RAM on my last build, and after a week of looking at it I turned it all off and set to solid color... not worth the upcharge for full RGB if you ask me.
You only need to plug it into one USB port (look for the plug with the keyboard icon on it). The other USB plug is for the USB passthrough on the top edge of the keyboard and is optional if you don't plan on using it.
Thanks for sharing and also for giving information about the product's price history.
Is this thing loud when typing?
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Great keyboard but WHY RED lighting?!
Logitech always been blue color, all mouses (well most of the) r blue and red lighting???
Looking for first mech keyboard, bite this or wait for a deal on g613 or g813?
When I get mine I will compare it to my corsair with cherry mx reds and let everyone know.
Should be getting mine tomorrow. Using it at work.
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I got one off the sale last week. I'd agree with the input above with one caveat. The key caps have a slight metallic/glossiness to them that shows fingerprints a little. It's not terrible and certainly not something that would turn me off of this keyboard given its overall quality/value, just something to be aware of.
I hear this has no indicator for numlock or something?
It has all the same indicators for Caps and Num lock. Logitech software also throws up an image on screen when it is cycled.
Edit... I stand corrected. I just looked at mine and saw it does have Caps lock LED indicator on the board, but not Num lock. The Num lock indicator is on-screen only. Shows for about 2 seconds on the upper right of the screen and then fades away after you toggle.
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Got it last time from bb. My first mech keyboard. Great improvement over standard keyboard. Red backlight has 5 levels of brightness, but I whished you could dim them a bit more. In dark it's too distracting, so I prefer to turn the backlight off.
I bought this last week for $45. I really like it. It is a very high quality no frills keyboard. No extra buttons or settings. It is the normal amount of loud for a mechanical keyboard.


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Jordana Shares Video for New Single "Reason"
Jordana has shared the final single ahead of her second full-length Something to Say to You, out on Dec. 4 via Grand Jury Music. "Reason" follows previous singles "I Guess This is Life," "Divine," "Forgetter," "Big" and "I'll Take It Boring." Last month, Paste featured Jordana in our Best of What's Next column, praising her "easygoing confidence" and "dynamic and unexpected" new album. Her debut album Classical Notions of Happiness was reissued by Grand Jury Music earlier this year.
"Reason" represents one of the rare subtle moments on her forthcoming album, though its layered wispy vocals and violin swells provide the textured feel that make her songs so immediate.
"'Reason' is a song of realization, how you can find worth and happiness in life just by showing love and compassion through simple gestures and being present in the moment," Jordana says.
Watch the video for "Reason" below, and preorder Something to Say to You here.
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Sweden is located in Northern Europe, covering 438,574 km2 (169,334 mile2) of land surface and having a population of 9.9 Million (2017). Sweden's primary energy production is 397 terawatt-hours (TWh), and energy supply per capita is 57 MWh (UN data, 2017). Nuclear is both the largest source of primary energy production and the largest source of primary energy consumption (The Shift Project, 2014). 54 species are listed as threatened (UN data, 2017).
As of 2016, Sweden has 3,200 kW installed capacity of wave energy and 7.5 kW installed capacity of tidal energy (OES). Sweden is currently a member of Ocean Energy Systems, participating in Annex IV.
As of 2016, Sweden has 6,422 MW total installed wind power capacity, including 190 MW offshore capacity (IEA Wind). Sweden generated 17 TWh of electricity from wind in 2016 (IEA Wind). Sweden is currently a member of IEA Wind, participating in WREN.


We embrace the responsibility of our calling.
Each of us is accountable to serve our students, our district and our community. We do it with honesty, integrity and transparency.
We consistently seek new ways to lead and follow our students into the future.
We are a student-focused, relationship driven school district.
We strive to engage our students and community through kindness, compassion and empathy.
We celebrate and find strength in our diversity.
It takes people with different ideas, interests and backgrounds to drive our district forward.


James Morone, the John Hazen White Professor of Public Policy and professor of political science and urban studies, has been appointed director of the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Public Policy and American Institutions. Morone will succeed Marion Orr, the Frederick Lippitt Professor of Public Policy and professor of political science and urban studies, who has directed the Taubman Center since July 2008. Morone begins his new position on July 1.
Morone, a graduate of Middlebury College, earned his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. At Brown since 1982, he has been honored as a teacher and gifted lecturer and is a multiple recipient of the Barrett Hazeltine Citation, presented annually by the graduating class at Brown. He has written and lectured extensively on health care policy and health care reform. His books have attracted popular and academic acclaim; his Hellfire Nation: The Politics of Sin in American History (2003) was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.


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Joshua Makes if 4 from 4
Date: 2nd February 2014 at 11:03am
In Cardiff last night, at the Motorpoint Arena, our Olympic Gold medallist Anthony Joshua continued his winning streak in the professional ranks.
Returning to the ring after an absence due to a shoulder injury, Joshua was scheduled to fight Dorian Darch in a six round contest.
Fighting on his opponents? home territory, Joshua showed that he is a young boxer t follow by demolishing the more-experienced fighter inside two rounds.
Darch never got a look-in during the first round and was saved from a first round knock-out by the sounding of the bell, which saw him slumped in the arms of his opponent.
Joshau continued the onslaught in the second round and the referee stepped in to stop Darch from receiving further punishment after fifty seconds of the second round.
With four knockouts from his first four fights, the challenge now is to bring on Joshua at the right pace but without, at this early stage of his career, taking too big a risk.


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Q: RegEx: Smallest possible match or nongreedy match How do I tell RegEx (.NET version) to get the smallest valid match instead of the largest?

A: The non-greedy operator, ?. Like so:
.*?

A: The non greedy operator does not mean the shortest possible match:

abcabk

a.+?k will match the entire string (in this example) instead of only the last three signs.
I'd like to actually find the smallest possible match instead.
That is that last possible match for 'a' to still allow all matches for k.
I guess the only way to do that is to make use of an expression like:
a[^a]+?k

const haystack = 'abcabkbk';
const paternNonGreedy = /a.+?k/;
const paternShortest = /a[^a]+?k/;

const matchesNonGreedy = haystack.match(paternNonGreedy);
const matchesShortest = haystack.match(paternShortest);

console.log('non greedy: ',matchesNonGreedy[0]);
console.log('shortest: ', matchesShortest[0]);

A: For a regular expression like .* or .+, append a question mark (.*? or .+?) to match as few characters as possible. To optionally match a section (?:blah)? but without matching unless absolutely necessary, use something like (?:blah){0,1}?. For a repeating match (either using {n,} or {n,m} syntax) append a question mark to try to match as few as possible (e.g. {3,}? or {5,7}?).
The documentation on regular expression quantifiers may also be helpful.


CONNECTICUT – Night after night, the same scene plays out at Miya's Sushi in New Haven, Connecticut. A few less-than-courageous patrons spend minutes gawking at the menu before turning around and walking right back out the door. The reason? Instead of beef negamaki, salmon avocado rolls and tuna sashimi, James Beard Award–nominated chef Bun Lai has filled his inventive menu with peculiar offerings such as lionfish sashimi, slow-roasted swan and other dishes based on such unappealing-sounding items as mugwort, sea squirt and feral hog.
A growing number of chefs across the country are adopting a similar ethos, creating signature recipes featuring invasive ingredients. In addition to taking pride in using their appetites to help the environment, diners are delighted to discover that invasive species are often delicious.
The Problem Native to the Pacific, these crabs are about the size of a quarter, but they pack a surprising ecological punch. Since appearing off the Jersey Shore in the late 1980s, they've spread widely along the Eastern seaboard, competing with native shellfish for food and taking over their habitats.
The Solution Bun Lai hand-harvests crabs on certified Connecticut shellfishing grounds, a process he likens to weeding. He turns them into a flavorful stock and fries them whole as a crunchy garnish for a dish called Kanibaba.
The Problem Feral and fearless, wild boars can now be found in 45 states, where they inflict massive environmental damage by feasting on endangered sea turtle eggs and native plants. In most environments, these ecological troublemakers have no natural predators.
The Solution The Rabbit Hill Inn, in Lower Waterford, Vermont, serves braised wild boar shanks, which are known among chefs for their succulent, lean meat.
The Problem While the fish (which resembles a snake) is a delicacy in its native Asia, it's viewed as a major eco-menace in the States, where it was introduced by fishmongers hoping to create harvestable local populations and by aquarium owners whose pets had outgrown their tanks. It's known for being an immensely voracious predator.
The Solution At the new Laotian restaurant Thip Khao in Washington, D.C., snakehead has been featured in a traditional soup and in a pounded larb salad.
The Problem These miniature mussels originated in Russian lakes and hitched a ride from Europe on the hulls of ships. Now, an estimated 10 trillion mussels clog the Great Lakes, feeding on plankton and stealing an important food source from native fish.
The Solution Minnesota's Excelsior Brewing Company uses zebra mussel shells and Eurasian milfoil (an invasive aquatic plant) taken straight from Lake Minnetonka in its Milfoil Lakehouse Saison Ale.
CUTCHOGUE, NEW YORK – Is a new spicy condiment threatening to end Sriracha's reign as king of the hot sauces? Harissa, a Tunisian paste made of chilis, garlic and spices, is showing up in dishes across the U.S.: over hamachi and eggplant at NYC's Daniel; glossing squash soup at Berkeley's Chez Panisse; atop stuffed zucchini at Philadelphia's Vedge.
Oddly enough, one of harissa's top cheerleaders these days is 91-year-old self-described "Montana farm boy" Earl Fultz, the former PR whiz who convinced Coca-Cola to add the now-iconic white ribbon to its logo. The longtime Long Island resident was introduced to harissa by his late wife, Gloria, whose Moroccan family's recipe comes spiked with cumin seeds, cayenne and Spanish paprika.
A few years ago, when Gloria fell ill, she encouraged Earl to turn his love of harissa into a business. "She told me, 'You're going to miss me when I'm gone,'" Fultz says. "'You need something to keep you busy.'" In 2013, he began peddling jars of his cHarissa at a local farmers market. By summer, he was consistently selling out, riding the wave of a spicy trend. Now, he churns out up to 800 jars a week, selling at NYC gourmet food stores like Kalustyan's and Sahadi's, and to restaurants like Bareburger and Blue Ribbon Bakery.
MASSACHUSETTS – Pound for pound, few foods match the umami richness of miso—Japanese fermented soybean paste. Varying in intensity from mild white shiromiso to aged reddish akamiso, the paste is now showing up in cocktails across the country.
Take, for example, the Barrio Chino, a sweet-savory blend of Ancho Reyes chile liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, simple syrup and caramelized miso syrup. The tipple is the creation of Ran Duan, the imaginative 28-year-old mixologist behind the Baldwin Bar, a speakeasy tucked in the back of his parents' restaurant, Sichuan Garden II, in the Boston suburb of Woburn.
Shake all ingredients and serve in a collins glass with a pineapple leaf garnish.
Toast white miso in a pan on low heat until caramelized. Add sugar and water and stir until dissolved. Add vodka to fortify.


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Crowhurst
Last name: Crowhurst
This name is of English locational origin from either of two places thus called, Crowhurst in Surrey and in Sussex. The latter, recorded as Croghyrst in "The Anglo - Saxon Chronicle", dated 772 A.D. has as its first element the Olde English pre 7th Century "croh", meaning "a corner or a narrow valley", plus "hyrst", a hill; hence, "a corner or recess in a chain of hills". The former, recorded as Craweherst in the 1189 Pipe Rolls of that county, derives its name from the Olde English "Crawa", a Craw, plus "hurst", a wood. During the middle ages when migration for the purpose of job seeking was becoming more common, people often took their former village name as a means of identification, thus resulting in a wide dispersal of the name. The surname is first recorded at the beginning of the 13th Century, (see below). One, Walter de Cro(u)herst appears in the "Hundred Rolls of Sussex", dated 1273, and in 1777 William Ansell and Mary Crowhurst were married in St. George's Church, Hanover Square, London. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Roger de (of) Croherst, which was dated 1200, in the "Canterbury Cathedral Archives", Kent, during the reign of King John, known as "Lackland", 1199 - 1216. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.
Surname scroll for: Crowhurst


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Theresa May's Brexit sub-committee met for eight hours at Chequers.
Members of Theresa May's Brexit 'war Cabinet' met for eight hours of tense discussions at her official residence at Chequers.
After the gathering broke up at 10pm, senior sources claimed that "divergence has won", meaning the UK will demand the freedom to break free from EU rules after the UK quits the bloc.
One source told The Sun: "Hammond and Boris are still the two on the peripheries of the argument, and both are still very dug in. Neither are ready to budge yet, so some sort of verbal fudge looks most likely."
Mrs May is set to give more details of the Government's approach in a major speech next Friday.


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Grammy-Nominated Rock-and-Roll Band Daughtry Hits the Island Showroom Stage
Home » Blog » Entertainment » Grammy-Nominated Rock-and-Roll Band Daughtry Hits the Island Showroom Stage
Daughtry is coming to the Island Showroom stage on March 6th and 7th, 2020. As one of the most prominent bands of the 21st century, Daughtry brings lyrical genius and musical talent to every stage they set foot on. This show will be no different.
Rock-and-Roll Legends of the 21st Century
From Daughtry's self-titled and best-selling album of 2007 to now, Chris and his band continue to make waves as rock-and-roll torchbearers of the 21st century. Constantly challenging themselves, they're always shifting their style, testing the waters of their creativity and helping to move rock-and-roll music forward.
Daughtry is best known for songs such as:
It's Not Over
What About Now
What Can You Expect During a Daughtry Show?
Staying true to their roots while looking to the future, Daughtry performs a mix of both classic hits and new releases. You'll experience hard hitters and maybe even a soft ballad with just Chris' vocals and guitar taking center stage. Regardless of the setlist, you'll experience a unique sound that only Daughtry can deliver.
"If you're a concert-goer looking for great music and good energy, a Daughtry concert should be high on your list. Fierce and dynamic, the impressive set list had a nice blend of old materials and new releases. The band was on point the entire night and Chris did an excellent job in making his fans feel inclusive."
– J.
"It was a neat blend of the classic Daughtry hits, as well as new material. They easily put on one of the best live concerts of 2018, thus far. Chris' voice is an eighth world wonder, and he is a high-energy live performer."
– M. Papadatos
About Daughtry
As the front man for Daughtry, Chris Daughtry rose to fame on the fifth season of American Idol. Since then, Daughtry has released four albums, all of which have reached the Billboard Top Ten and have a combined sales of over 8 million copies within the U.S.
One of these albums includes the self-titled debut which was the best-selling album of 2007. His song "It's Not Over" was Grammy-nominated and the 2011 album "Break the Spell" was certified gold. Currently, Daughtry is continuing to tour around the U.S. while spending time creating a new album.
For more info, visit Daughtry's website.
Dates: March 6th and 7th, 2020
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Island Showroom
Ticket Price: $45.00
VIP Meet & Greet Upgrade: $260.00
Find seats online or call 877-475-7469 to order tickets by phone.


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Rendition, Justice and the American Way…. (Extract from Research Paper)
Posted on October 24, 2010 by Dr. James D. Boys
The election of Barack Hussein Obama was equated to a political ablution, designed to purge the electorate of the policies that had so offended the world for the past eight years. Yet whilst the overriding sentiments of anti-Americanism have clearly subsided, this has had little to do with a change in policy. Obama may well be the world's president of choice, but Obama has not expressly repudiated Dick Cheney's view of the world. Indeed, Kenneth Roth, the executive director of Human Rights Watch has denounced the Obama Administration for adopting policies that "mimic the Bush Administration's abusive approach." American Civil Liberties Union attorney Ben Wizner has lamented that Obama "has chosen to continue the Bush administration practice of dodging judicial scrutiny of extraordinary rendition and torture. This was an opportunity for the new administration to act on its condemnation of torture and rendition, but instead it has chosen to stay the course."
President Obama may have signed an executive order banning enhanced interrogation techniques, but his administration reaffirmed the rendition program, a move deemed to be 'Extremely disappointing,' according to the ACLU. The high rhetoric of Obama's campaign, his inaugural address and first orders indicated a new direction for US foreign policy, but while this initially appeared to be the case, 'there are a growing number of reasons to suspect that Obama will not be quite as liberal on these matters as his rhetoric might have suggested, his supporters might have hoped, or Dick Cheney might have feared.' Indeed, all indications are that the Obama administration will try to find a middle road that will protect civil liberties without leaving the nation defenceless. The political risk is that it will leave Obama, as Clinton was before, fending off criticism from both the left and the right, for doing too little to change and for doing too much.
It is the former vice president who has done much to criticise the new administration. This is perhaps, not surprising since Obama 'was elected partly to cleanse the temple of the Cheney stain, and in his campaign speeches he promised to reverse Cheney's efforts to seize power for the White House in the war on terror.' The reality, however, is not one of radical change, but rather of degrees. There have been more predator drone attacks in the first years of Obama's presidency than under Bush; the detention centre at Guantanamo Bay remains open as of September 2010. Jeffrey Smith, a former CIA general counsel who has been consulted by the new administration on these issues, says the change on rendition "is not a seismic shift in policy. Rather, it is that the United States will send individuals to other states, and, if those states have a questionable record on human rights, then we will not only seek assurances as we have in the past, but that we will be more rigorous on following up on those assurances." It's change you can believe in, just not the sort that many wanted.
It remains too much for Cheney, of course. Speaking at the American Enterprise Institute, he accused the new Administration of making "the American people less safe" by banning brutal C.I.A. interrogations of terrorism suspects that had been sanctioned by the Bush Administration. Ruling out such interrogations "is unwise in the extreme," Cheney charged. "It is recklessness cloaked in righteousness." It would be wrong, however, to imagine that this White House is staffed by, or under the guided by, those with an extreme liberal ideology. Many are from the tough political machine of Chicago politics, whilst others have returned to the White House having served as New Democrats under Clinton.
A prime example is DCI Leon Panetta. As the former Chief of Staff who brought a modicum of discipline to the Clinton White House, Panetta had a reputation as a leg breaker. When asked about Rendition at his confirmation hearing, he noted that suspects would no longer be kidnapped, sent overseas and tortured. However, he added, 'Renditions where we return an individual to the jurisdiction of another country, and then they exercise their right to try that individual and to prosecute him under their laws-I think that is an appropriate use of rendition.' Clearly the Obama administration has chosen to return to a public stance on rendition that is akin to the previous model exercised by the Clinton White House, where it began, 'in a more carefully monitored form,' before being 'transformed into what John Radsan, former C.I.A. lawyer, called "an abomination."' Panetta says the Obama Administration will take precautions to ensure that rendered suspects are treated humanely; "I've talked to the State Department, and our people have to make very sure that people won't be mistreated." The Obama administration will sharply restrict "extraordinary renditions" in which the United States sends terrorism suspects to foreign countries for detention and interrogation. Of course, the Bush Administration professed to be taking similar precautions.
These issues raise serious questions pertaining to the American sense of mission and of exceptionalism. It is hard to ascertain how they do anything but undermine such aspirations. Obama entered the Oval Office with great hopes and aspirations and with the expectation of world opinion. It is hard to see how much of this remain intact on the world stage with so few major alterations from the Bush Strategy, regardless of stated intent. This is not necessarily Obama's fault. As president, there is, paradoxically, only so much that he can do, but the world expects so much more. There is in addition the two great double standards at work: The double standard to which great nations are always held, of either interfering too much or not often enough; and the contradictory nature of American foreign policy, of oscillating between imperial designs and latent isolationism. Solving these dilemmas will not be rectified anytime soon.
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To establish the basic structure for the use of electronic devices owned by students in school.
This policy is intended to ensure that personal electronic devices on district and school property do not interfere with the learning, safety, and well-being of students and staff.
For the purposes of this policy, a personal electronic device is any device that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays any message or video image, or is otherwise capable of sending, receiving, emitting, photographing, recording, storing or displaying any type of audio or visual communication, files, or data. This includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, smartphones, earphones, headphones, camera phones, camera devices, video and audio recording devices, digital recording devices, scanning devices, personal digital assistants (PDAs), MP3 players, iPods, iPads, tablets, computers, radios, pagers, any device that allows the possessor to access the Internet, or any similar device or any accessories to such devices such as earphones and Bluetooth devices.
There is no reason that a student should need to use a cell phone during the regular school day. In any instance requiring an emergency communication with a student, our school will immediately assist the student, a parent, or other responsible adult with that situation by using a school telephone. All classrooms are equipped with a landline.
*This policy does not apply to school-issued PC/ laptop computers. The cell phone/electronic device policy can be read in its entirety on the FHS website. Following is a concise summary of the policy and how it applies to Ferndale High School students.
Students may possess or use personal electronic devices on school property, on school buses, or at school-sponsored events according to the following guidelines:
Before school until the beginning of the school day (7:40 AM tardy tone).
During a student's lunch period.
After school as signaled by the 2:45 tone ending seventh period class.
Personal electronic devices are not to be used in areas of the school campus that are designated as "Red Zones." Red Zones include all buildings (classrooms, hallways, media center, administration building, gymnasiums, restrooms and locker rooms) except the cafeteria. Cell phones should be on silent or vibrate, or preferably turned off, whenever a student is in a Red Zone.
Personal electronic devices may be used in areas of the school campus that are designated as "Green Zones." Before school and during student lunch periods the cafeteria is designated as a Green Zone, as well as all other areas of campus except inside the buildings other than the cafeteria. Other than "Green Zones" cell phones or electronic devices should not be seen or heard in RED Zones at any time during the school day.
Personal electronic devices may not be used to cause any disruption in the educational process or for unethical or illegal purposes. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to, cheating on assignments and/or tests, harassing or bullying others, and taking or distributing unauthorized photographs or recordings of other people. Personal electronic devices may not be used to access any obscene, threatening or otherwise inappropriate material via any form of electronic communication. LIvestreaming or social media posting during the school day is not allowed and automatically violates the electronic device policy. Personal electronic devices may not be used for any activity prohibited by the FHS Code of Conduct, to circumvent Ferndale Public School network security or for any unauthorized access to or inappropriate use of the FPS computer network. FHS will not be responsible, or liable for, the theft, loss, data loss, damage, destruction, misuse or vandalism of any student's personal electronic device brought onto FHS property. However, school personnel will have the authority to make exceptions to allow students to use personal electronic devices for instructional purposes within the confines of a classroom.
If a student is found to be in violation of the Cell Phone Policy, the personal electronic device (cell phone, etc.) will be confiscated by school personnel. Refusal by a student to surrender the device is not an option. Cell phones, etc. confiscated as a result of a first violation may be returned to a parent before/after school or if time permits during the school day. It is advised that parents make arrangements with administrators to pick up their child's electronic device. Personal electronic devices confiscated as a result of further violations (second infraction-loss of electronic privileges for 30 days) will not be returned until the end of the semester (third infraction), regardless of contracts, monthly payments, difficulty of circumstances, etc. This is according to Ferndale High School Policy. This is according to Ferndale Public School Policy.
STUDENT REFUSAL TO SURRENDER PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROCEDURE
Level 1: If a student is found to be in violation of the Cell Phone Policy, he/she will be asked by school personnel (administration) to surrender the device. If he/she does so, and it is the first offense, the student will lose privilege for one week.
Level 2: If it is the second offense, the the student will lose privilege for 30 days per FHS policy. If the student refuses to surrender the device immediately, a campus supervisor or an administrator will be called to assist, and the student will be taken to the office of an administrator. The administrator will attempt to convince the student to surrender the device. If the student does so, the device will be returned to a parent or guardian only.
Level 3: If it is the third offense, the student will lose privilege for the remainder of the semester or 60 days minimum if offense occurs less than 60 days before semester ends. If the student refuses to surrender the device to the administrator, an attempt will be made to contact a parent to obtain assistance in convincing the student to surrender the device. If the student does so, the device will be returned to a parent or guardian only.
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Level 4b: If the administrator is unable to contact a parent, the student will be suspended from school (OSS) pending a meeting with an administrator.
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Black Friday ended at midnight November 15 at retail company Extreme Digital, with the record purchase coming from a man who bought homewares, kitchen appliances, televisions, a computer, and a complete home theater set in the total value of HUF 8 million.
Extreme Digital says that the largest income was generated by sales of Beko dryer machines and the two kinds of Playstation 4 consoles that the store offered. Based on quantity alone, the most popular products were DIY tools (such as electric screwdrivers).
Black Friday at Extreme Digital ran between 5:30 a.m. and midnight last Friday. The company says that it has exceeded last year's turnover until 7:30 p.m., with a significant number of orders arriving until midnight. In the last hours, flat-screen TVs were the most sought-after products.
On average, individual customers picked two products, and a slim majority of people (54%) opted for personal pickup instead of delivery. About 23% of orders were paid online.
Approximately one-fifth of the ordered products left the company's warehouses last Friday. Extreme Digital says that the products ordered during Black Friday are available for personal pickup within five days, while deliveries reach their destination within seven days.
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The Recording Academy® (http://www.grammy.com), the organization internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards®, is launching "Give Fans The Credit" — a new campaign that will help enhance fans' discovery of new music by ensuring all music creators are credited for their work on digitally released recordings. Honorary Ambassadors who will help further awareness of this important initiative include: 12-time GRAMMY®-winning producer T Bone Burnett; GRAMMY-winning songwriter Lamont Dozier; singer/songwriter/percussionist Sheila E; singer/songwriter Skylar Grey; five-time GRAMMY-winning producer/songwriter Jimmy Jam; two-time GRAMMY-winning producer/songwriter RedOne; and three-time GRAMMY-winning producer Don Was. Additionally, an online petition for fans to sign and further information is available at www.givefansthecredit.com. For updates and breaking news, please visit www.grammy.com and The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook: www.twitter.com/thegrammys, www.facebook.com/thegrammys.
Songwriters, non-featured performers, producers and engineers make significant contributions to recordings, but as liner notes are becoming less common, these creators rarely receive credit on digital music devices. Currently, the only credits consumers are generally able to see are the song title, album, and artist; but music fans should have access to additional information: the songwriter who composed the work, the producers and engineers who shaped the sound, and the musicians who brought the song to life.
The "Give Fans The Credit" campaign will address this issue on several fronts. First, music fans who want information about their favorite tracks can sign the petition at www.givefansthecredit.com. Second, the campaign ambassadors and other leaders at The Recording Academy will begin a series of discussions with digital music services to brainstorm ways to deliver more robust crediting information on digital music platforms. At the same time, The Academy's Producers & Engineers Wing® will continue its efforts to ensure accurate data is contained within the music files.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit http://www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on YouTube, Tumblr, Foursquare, GetGlue, and Instagram.
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Handheld scanners can be compared to a computer keyboard, they are a device used to enter data into a computer or operating system, as opposed to a mobile computer which runs an operating system and is equipped with a built-in scanner.
If you're thinking about buying barcode scanners to assist with your operations, the following questions should be considered to determine the best option for your application.
Are the most well-known type of scanner.
Work by using a laser-beam light source, and the barcode is decoded by a photo diode which measures the light reflected back from the barcode into the laser.
Have the advantage of reading barcodes on any surface, including digital devices and can even read damaged or poorly printed codes.
Capture the barcode as an image before analysing and decoding it.
Read 1D barcodes as well as 2D barcodes, which contain significantly more information in the code.
Have omni-directional reading capability, where the orientation of the barcode doesn't need to be positioned to suit the scanner, resulting in faster reads and less time spent aiming the scanner.
High-performance Area Imagers can also capture and transfer images, like signatures or a photographic image, useful for proof of delivery or evidence of a damaged shipment.
The information that has been decoded from the barcode will need to be transferred to a computer, cash register or host operating system. The simplest and most cost-effective method to transmit this data is via a USB cable. Corded systems offer easy plug-and-play installation.
Handheld cordless scanners communicate wirelessly with a base station or charging cradle which is connected to the computer via a cable. Again they are simple to install, just plug the base station into the host computer then pair the scanner to the base station.
Cordless scanning offers freedom of movement and productivity gains, especially if you are scanning outdoors, on-floor or have a cross-facility application. Additionally, cordless scanners eliminate the clutter of cables and potential trip hazards of corded devices.
If your application is particularly scan intensive or requires continuous scanning for long periods of time, consider the battery life in the scanner's specifications.
Some cordless scanners have Batch Mode functionality which allows you to keep scanning even when working outside the wireless range of the base station. The scanned information is stored in the device's memory and later transferred to the host computer when within range.
Some handheld scanner models have a stand accessory which allows for presentation scanning. This enables 'hands-free' scanning, and there is no need to hold the scanner, just wave the barcode past the scanner to read the code.
There are handheld scanners available for all working environments. Basic models are designed for retail, office or light industrial use. Scanner manufacturers know that scanners do get dropped and knocked, so even standard models are designed to survive drops onto concrete.
For demanding, industrial environments, there are handheld scanning devices that are designed with IP65-seals to withstand dust and water. These tough scanners are built to tolerate 5000 2m drops, even in freezer conditions.
In less challenging environments scanners are sometimes mistreated so investing in a more rugged design can prove a wise decision when compared not only the cost of a replacement scanner but also the cost of the downtime from being without a scanning device.
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