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Study Finds Unexpected Benefits of 'Drug Checking' Programs
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A recent study has found that so-called "drug checking" programs have unexpected benefits, allowing public health programs to reach and work with people who use drugs who would otherwise not access services such as HIV testing.
Drug checking refers to analyzing illegal drugs, or prescription drugs not acquired from a pharmacy, that people have used or are about to use. There are various technologies available for drug checking, but the ultimate goal is to reduce overdoses and other health risks associated with an increasingly contaminated illicit drug supply.
"We already knew that using fentanyl test strips reduces overdoses in the United States – these are used to identify whether fentanyl is present in other drugs," says Jennifer Carroll, an assistant professor of anthropology at North Carolina State University and first author of a paper on the study. "We also knew that drug checking with advanced technologies, such as spectrometers, has been very effective at preventing drug overdoses in other countries, such as Canada and the United Kingdom.
"However, we are only beginning to see drug checking technologies adopted in the U.S. This research focused on an organization in the U.S. that was beginning to use commercially available spectrometers for drug checking, to learn what would need to be done to implement similar programs aimed at reducing overdose and other harms associated with drug use."
Specifically, the researchers wanted to identify what barriers existed to implementing a drug checking program, as well as to document the individual and community health benefits associated with getting the program off the ground.
The researchers worked with an organization called Access, Harm Reduction, Overdose Prevention and Education Syringe Exchange (AHOPE) based in Boston, Massachusetts, which was implementing a drug checking service using fentanyl test strips and two mobile spectrometers. People utilizing the AHOPE program did not bring in their drugs, per se. Instead, participants would bring in empty baggies or other containers, allowing program staff to run tests on trace amounts and residues of drugs found in the containers.
Over the course of 22 months, the researchers observed the program firsthand and conducted in-depth interviews with program staff and syringe-exchange participants who benefited from the service.
The study findings have relevance to public health, public policy and the operation of drug checking programs.
"In addition to helping reduce drug overdoses, we found that there are also other public health benefits," Carroll says. "For one thing, we found that demand for drug checking services was very high. People who don't normally come into contact with syringe exchanges, such as middle-class folks who use drugs, began coming to AHOPE in order to get their drugs checked. We also found that drug distributors came to the program to check their drugs. In some instances, when high levels of fentanyl were found, distributors recut their drugs to reduce the potency to better protect their clients. In at least one case, a supplier threw out a batch of drugs due to the presence of unexpected contaminants.
"We also saw that, because the number of people coming to AHOPE increased, there was an increase in the number of people who took advantage of other services, such as HIV testing and treatment for opioid use disorder. In other words, our study suggests that drug checking has a big and positive knock-on effect in other spheres of public health."
From a public policy standpoint, the researchers found the drug checking program's success came in spite of, rather than thanks to, drug policies in Massachusetts. In other words, the drug policies were actively working against public health in this case.
"The primary reason is that working with illegal drugs is illegal," Carroll says. "So, even though the program was working with trace amounts of drugs to implement a scientifically proven overdose prevention strategy, law enforcement personnel made clear that operating the drug checking service gave police probable cause to arrest AHOPE staff. Essentially, in a program designed to improve public health and safety, we found multiple instances in which law enforcement used its discretion to prioritize the enforcement of misdemeanor drug possession even when it hurt vital overdose prevention efforts. Even a shift to being impartial to program workers would be a step in the right direction."
Lastly, the researchers found that there is significant room for improvement of the drug checking technology.
"Mobile spectrometers are just not designed to work under the conditions that exist for drug checking programs," Carroll says. "There are myriad small changes that could make the technology more effective for work in this space. BTNX, a company that makes fentanyl test strips, has been actively working with harm reduction organizations across the U.S. to ensure its product meets the unique specifications required for drug checking. It would be great to see other manufacturers adopt the same enthusiasm for this exciting new use of their products.
"Looking forward, we know community drug checking programs are becoming more common in the U.S., such as at the NC Survivors Union in Greensboro, North Carolina and several programs led by the state health department. We also know these programs can save lives. Hopefully, our findings will inform the development of policies that will allow these programs to work. For example, in North Carolina, we have laws in place that allow the use of fentanyl test strips, but those protections don't explicitly extend to the use of spectrometers for drug checking. There's zero reason to treat these tools differently. They do the same work – spectrometers just do it more effectively."
"Forward-thinking by RIZE Massachusetts helped support leading innovators like AHOPE to break the mold on overdose prevention and public health response," says study co-author Traci Green of the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) on Opioids and Overdose at Rhode Island Hospital. "What's been learned from this project will help set a new course for research and policy with evidence-based tools to navigate an unpredictable drug supply."
The paper, "The Bronze Age of Drug Checking: Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Advanced Drug Checking Amidst Police Violence and COVID-19," is published open access in the Harm Reduction Journal. The paper was co-authored by Sarah Mackin and Clare Schmidt of AHOPE; Michelle McKenzie of The Miriam Hospital and Brown University; and Traci Green of Brandeis University and Brown University. The work was done with support from the nonprofit organization RIZE Massachusetts.
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"The Bronze Age of Drug Checking: Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing Advanced Drug Checking Amidst Police Violence and COVID-19"
Authors: Jennifer J. Carroll, North Carolina State University and Brown University; Sarah Mackin and Clare Schmidt, Access, Harm Reduction, Overdose Prevention and Education (AHOPE) Syringe Exchange; Michelle McKenzie, The Miriam Hospital and Brown University; and Traci C. Green, Brandeis University and Brown University
Published: Feb. 4, Harm Reduction Journal
Objectives: Unpredictable fluctuations in the illicit drug market increase overdose risk. Drug checking, or the use of technology to provide insight into the contents of illicit drug products, is an overdose prevention strategy with an emerging evidence base. The use of portable spectrometry devices to provide point-of-service analysis of the contents of illicit drugs been adopted by harm reduction organizations internationally but is only emerging in the United States. This study aimed to identify barriers and facilitators of implementing drug checking services with spectrometry devices in an urban harm reduction organization and syringe service program serving economically marginalized people who use drugs in Boston, Massachusetts (USA).
Methods: In-vivo observations and semi-structured interviews with harm reduction staff and participants were conducted between March 2019 and December 2020. We used the consolidated framework for implementation research (CFIR) to identify implementation barriers and facilitators.
Results: This implementation effort was facilitated by the organization's shared culture of harm reduction—which fostered shared implementation goals and beliefs about the intervention among staff persons—its horizontal organizational structure, strong identification with the organization among staff, and strong relationships with external funders. Barriers to implementation included the technological complexity of the advanced spectroscopy devices utilized for drug checking. Program staff indicated that commercially available spectroscopy devices are powerful but not always well-suited for drug checking efforts, describing their technological capacities as "the Bronze Age of Drug Checking." Other significant barriers include the legal ambiguity of drug checking services, disruptive and oppositional police activity, and the responses and programmatic changes demanded by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conclusions: For harm reduction organizations to be successful in efforts to implement and scale drug checking services, these critical barriers—especially regressive policing policies and prohibitive costs—need to be addressed. Future research on the impact of policy changes to reduce the criminalization of substance use or to provide explicit legal frameworks for the provision of this and other harm reduction services may be merited.
This post was originally published in NC State News.
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Q: Tableau Extract not found due to temporary storage location I am relatively new to Tableau and may have encountered some data loss .. but let us proceed to see if there might be some means to salvage the data.
Upon re-loading a workbook after a couple of weeks of non use we can see reference to an Extract load attempt from a temporary (OS/X) location:

Now I had not realized that the Extract were not being saved with the .twb itself - and even less that it were in a transient disk location.
So .. is the data gone?  Secondarily - did I miss some step that would nudge me to save the extract to a non-volatile/non temporary location on disk?

A: Your file location shows you are accessing file from temporary location and you are loading your workbook after a couple of week.
So may be your OS deleted your files.
Try to save your files in safe location rather then accessing from temporary location.

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Q: How does Download Later work? I bought a few games on the eshop today, and selected a few demos. I set them all to Download Later, and then I closed the lid of my 3DS. I figured that would work, as Download Later requires the 3DS to be in sleep mode - but 20 minutes later, all of the games and demos still are at 0% downloaded.
Is there something else I am missing here?

A: You have to close the eShop and keep the system on the HOME Menu, but other than that, there really isn't anything else to it - it just needs an Internet connection.
However, note that the eShop can sometimes be extremely slow to download from. You may be in for quite a wait; I've once waited about an hour for one of the demos to download.
If all of them continue to stay stuck at 0%, try canceling them and queueing them up again. You might also want to just download them directly from the eShop, without using Sleep Mode; this seems to occasionally work a little better.


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Portugal: Lisbon, Connecticut
Top AirBnB Pick
It might not be a bustling Portuguese capital, but Lisbon, Connecticut, offers serene New England countryside and plenty of COVID-friendly activities for the whole family.
Take a hike around historic Yantic Falls, walk the eclectic wings full of fine art and fashion at the Slater Memorial Museum, or marvel at classic New England Colonial architecture at the Leffingwell House Museum.
In between seeing sights, you can rest and relax at this sprawling 10-acre lakefront estate, complete with a peaceful patio, firepit, and pond. Ahhhhh.
Serbia: Belgrade, Montana
Most Picturesque Locale
Serbia is still in the process of joining the EU, but after taking one look at the commanding landscape of Belgrade, Montana, we had to include it in our list of Euro-American hot spots.
Although it might be difficult to leave this unbelievably picturesque cabin nestled in a lush Rocky Mountain valley, there are plenty of things to do in and around this small Montana town.
Take a quick drive over to Bozeman to visit the American Computer and Robotics Museum or hike to the stunning, 80-foot-tall Palisade Falls. In the mood for a scenic drive? Yellowstone National Park is only an hour and a half away.
Austria: Vienna, Illinois
Southern Illinois was once a prehistoric, tropical sea, then the locale of a vast Shawnee civilization. Today, southern Illinois is a mecca for nature-lovers and history buffs.
A short drive away from Vienna is the impressive (yet still easily accessible) Garden of the Gods, waterfalls, springs, and hiking trails, all ripe for exploring. Once you've worked up an appetite, be sure to stop by the Vienna Diner, a classic local haunt that serves just about any type of food you can think of.
Afterward, retreat to your rustic lakeside cabin for the evening and bask in all the natural beauty southern Illinois has to offer.
Spain: Cadiz, Kentucky
Tucked away in the green hills of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Cadiz, Kentucky, is a peaceful small town with much more to offer than first meets the eye.
Cadiz has something for everyone: antique malls, intimate art galleries, nearby bourbon distilleries, and of course, 110,000 acres of woods, shorelines, and sparkling lakes to explore in LBL.
Continue to enjoy the lake long after you've shopped 'til you dropped with this unique AirBnB stay, featuring panoramic views of the lake, a private shoreline, and a nearby boat ramp.
France: Paris, Tennessee
Just a short drive away from Cadiz, Kentucky, is Paris, Tennessee. The small town of Paris might have a different je ne sais quoi than the French capital, but it does have an Eiffel Tower and is home to the world's largest fish fry.
Paris is another great home base for exploring the 60,000 Tennessee acres of Land Between the Lakes, revisiting history at Pilot Knob, or sampling sweet wine varieties at the Paris Winery.
Kick your feet up after a long day of exploring in this spacious wooden cabin situated on a hobby farm with goats, chickens, farm-friendly dogs, and mousing cats. It doesn't get much more Midsouth than that.
Italy: Naples, Florida
The Italian Naples predates its Floridian sister city by a handful of centuries, but the coastal town of Naples, Florida, has plenty to offer and a far less gritty reputation.
Get up close and personal with nature on a Manatee Sightseeing Tour, mosey through a tropical paradise at the Naples Botanical Garden, or revel in Florida's signature, swampy landscape at the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Still need something a bit more European? Visit Naples' world-class opera house.
And good luck ever wanting to leave Naples, FL, after one night in this chic, modern beach house with private beach access and enclosed swimming pool.
Greece: Athens, Georgia
Athens, Greece, might be the home of Aristotle and Plato, but Athens, Georgia, is the home of the B-52s, REM, and of Montreal—not too shabby of a hometown line-up if you ask us.
Additionally, Athens, Georgia, is home to the 313-acre State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Oconee Rivers Greenway, and if you or a travel buddy are into football, the University of Georgia Bulldogs.
Enjoy the city and northern Georgia's mountainous, wooded countryside simultaneously in this light and airy bungalow. The nightly cost is so affordable; you won't feel bad about that spur-of-the-moment shopping spree at Five Points.
Czech Republic: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Named after Karlovy Vary (in German, Karlsbad), a spa town in the Czech Republic, Carlsbad, New Mexico, has far fewer springs and a lot more desert.
Home to the world-famous Carlsbad Caverns National Park, you can also observe desert wildlife at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park or visit a real-life desert oasis at Sitting Bull Falls.
This homey, bohemian Airbnb in the heart of Carlsbad keeps you close to creature comforts in between short drives to local parks and recreational areas.
Germany: New Braunfels, Texas
Known for its strong German-Texan heritage, New Braunfels, Texas is nestled between the live music capital of the world, Austin, TX, and the sprawling metropolis of San Antonio. This puts New Braunfels in proximity to popular Texas attractions like the Alamo, Gruene Historic District, and Texas hill country gems such as Canyon Lake.
New Braunfels has plenty of kid-friendly attractions as well, including Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort, Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo, and the McKenna Children's Museum.
There is certainly a lot to see in the New Braunfels area, and there's no better place to unwind, decompress, and re-laaaax than this incredible Airbnb. Set on a cliff above the Guadalupe River (pronounced Gwad-a-loop), Guadalupe Blanca features a private cliffside pool and hot tub, gorgeous interiors, and beautiful views of Texas hill country from the spacious deck.
Denmark: Copenhagen, New York
Compared to the Danish capital, Copenhagen, New York's under-1,000 population seems unfathomably small. But what it lacks in size, this snowy New York village makes up for in natural beauty and charm.
Hike, ski, or sled your way through Tug Hill State Forest or stay cozy with a Cabernet at Tug Hill Vineyards. For a less strenuous hiking option, consider the Poors Island Trails. When in season, the Black River Drive-In offers another fun, nostalgic, and COVID-friendly activity in the area.
This affordable Airbnb minutes away from Copenhagen is so cozy, you'll feel like you're right at home as soon as your bags hit the floor.
Belgium: Brussels, Wisconsin
Founded by four Belgian immigrant families in 1858, Brussels, Wisconsin, is known for its rich history and Belgian ancestry. Today, some residents still speak Walloon, the native language of the original settlers.
Get in touch with your Belgian side at the annual Belgian Kermis festival, get a bird's-eye view on a Grizzly Scenic Air Tour, or visit the Midwestern wonder, the Niagara Escarpment.
While visiting Brussels, you can stay in this quiet, quaint cottage along the bay of Green Bay. The Scandinavian design and breathtaking views will leave you wondering why you hadn't considered Wisconsin a prime vacation spot sooner.
Ireland: Dublin, California
We end our European fake-ation in "Ireland," or more accurately, the San Francisco Bay Area, in Dublin, California. This suburban East Bay city was incorporated in 1982 and is nicknamed "the Crossroads of the Bay Area."
Hike over Dublin Hills Regional Park's velvety ridges or get weird and quirky at the interactive Click Art Museum. Toast the end of your Euro-American adventure with a tour of one of America's oldest vineyards, the award-winning Concannon Vineyard.
Of course, the City by the Bay is just a train ride away. Take the San Mateo Bridge (CA-92) across the bay to spend the day taking in the Pacific Ocean at Half Moon Bay.
This luxe modern home provides a sleek, serene area to relax and unwind.

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The GRIMM Audio LS1 is an unusual but visually appealing speaker monitor designed on the principles that "beauty and musicality are as much a part of recording as balance, sound staging and timing... such a speaker is not only comfortable to mix or master on but it translates like no other "
It seems it would be equally at home in a mastering suite, studio control room or high end home system.
"Despite their compact size, the floor standing speakers are clearly intended as main monitors in mastering studios and mixing rooms that have space to put free-standing speakers. The DSP controlled analog subwoofer output allows for perfect and easy integration with stereo subwoofers, for those that need high SPL performance below 40 Hz."
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"The LS1 can be remotely controlled via midi. Every set comes with a USB midi interface and a remote control converter box that facilitate connection of a Windows or Mac PC to the loudspeaker. Through that connection, the LS1 remote software controls all LS1 functions. This software also offers interfacing with any device that has access to a virtual midi bus in the PC, like DAW monitor controllers."


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KADDB Cyber Security Academy (KCSA).
Location: Al Hussein Technical University (HTU), King Hussein Business Park, Amman-Jordan.
The scale and damage of cyber threats have increased severely over the past years, and will continue to do so. Governments and organizations of all sizes must be prepared to withstand unexpected and high impact cyber threats. Yet people with the cyber security skills to do the work required to protect and defend a country's national security and critical infrastructure , businesses, networks, systems and data are in short supply around the world.
In response, KADDB has established the KADDB Cyber Security Academy (KCSA) in partnership with the PGI — a cyber security training provider which specializes in developing training centers and programs internationally. KCSA provides first-of-its-kind training programs in Jordan, building on PGI Cyber Academy courses; certified by the UK Government's national technical authority for Cyber Security, GCHQ.
KCSA offers hands-on, immersive technical, vocational skills training, learning and practice, in state-of-the-art labs using its training Rig and test and exercise Range. KCSA courses cover the range of skills required to start a career in cyber security or broaden expertise in multiple cyber security roles.
KCSA's intensive training program enables and encourages new cyber security professionals to take advantage of employment opportunities created by the current skills shortfall in Jordan and globally.
KCSA's Cyber Range offers Red and Blue team exercises. It also simulates realistic conditions, including typical environments and infrastructure run by ordinary businesses or departments. The Range enables multiple security testing methods to be carried out against various applications in different scenarios. Tests include:
- Internal and External Penetration Testing.
- Application and Infrastructure Penetration Testing.
- Disaster Recovery.
- Malware Simulation.
Three of PGI's certifications that are offered by KCSA - CSA-Executive, Digital Forensics and Incident Response Associate, and Qualified Penetration Test Professional - have been accepted by the UK's Bournemouth University as contributing up to 40 transferable credit hours of prior learning towards its MSc in Cyber Security & Human Factors.
For more information, call: + 962 6 4603230
Or Send an e-mail to: KCSA@kaddb.mil.jo
The Courses provided by KCSA.
Digital Forensics and Incident Response Skills Courses
Level 2: DFIR Associate (DFIRA)
This six day Digital Forensics and Incident Response course gives delegates the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a digital forensics or incident response team. It has been mapped against the International Institute of Security Professionals Cyber Security Skills Framework at Level 2.
Learning outcomes:
- How to discover host or network breaches and triage attacks.
- How malware typically finds its way onto a system.
- How to explain the variations of malware and cyber threats.
- How to find and identify important artefacts.
GCHQ Certified Incident Response for IT or GCHQ Certified Operational Digital Forensics.
Level 3: Qualified DFIR Practitioner (DFIRP)
This six day Digital Forensics and Incident Response course gives delegates the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as a certified digital forensic and incident response professional. It has been mapped against the International Institute of Security Professionals Cyber Security Skills Framework at Level 3.
- How to contain potentially malicious software securely and safely.
- How to use tools and evidence to determine the malware used in an attack, including rootkits, backdoors, and Trojan horses, and choose appropriate defences and response tactics.
- How to use built-in command-line tools to detect an attacker's presence on a machine.
- How to use memory dumps and memory analysis tools to determine an attacker's activities, the malware installed, and the pivot points used by the attacker across the network.
- How to detect the artefacts and impact of exploitation through process, file, memory, and log analysis.
- How to find compromised machines, attacker-controlled accounts, sniffers, and backdoors.
- How to build an isolated, controlled laboratory environment for analysing the code and behaviour of malicious programs.
GCHQ Certified Security Operations Centre Incident Responder.
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Skills Courses
Level 2: Ethical Hacking Associate (EHA)
This five day course gives delegates the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a penetration testing team. It has been mapped against the International Institute of Security Professionals Cyber Security Skills Framework at Level 2.
- How to enumerate and map a network.
- How an attacker gains and sustains access to a remote network.
- How to send client and server side exploits using the Metasploit Framework.
- How to obtain user credentials and show how they are used in a compromised network.
- How to manage and exploit network devices.
- How an attacker maintains a low profile in a compromised network.
GCHQ Certified Penetration Test Associate.
Level 3: Qualified Penetration Test Practitioner (PTP)
This six day course gives delegates the skills and knowledge required to work as a fully qualified and certified penetration tester. It has been mapped against the International Institute of Security Professionals Cyber Security Skills Framework at Level 3.
- How to enumerate and profile applications.
- How to exploit and manipulate applications and operating systems.
- How to scan networks and servers to analyze network traffic and enumerate web browsers.
- How to use web-based attacks as a primer for further attacks, obtain credentials and gather information on web servers.
- How to consolidate technical, risk management, and other operational skills and knowledge to conduct an end to end penetration test as a certified professional security consultant.
GCHQ Certified Advanced Threat Methodology.
Information Security Policy Skills Training
Level 2: Certificate in Information Security Management Principles (CISMP)
This 5 day Information Security Policy course gives the skills, knowledge and certification required to take up an entry level post as a cyber security professional in an information security governance, risk and compliance policy or audit team. It has been mapped against the International Institute of Security Professionals Cyber Security Skills Framework at Level 2.
- An overview of cyber security concepts, issues and tools.
- Different classes of attacks.
- Principles of information security.
- Systems and application threats and vulnerabilities.
- How to implement techniques and solutions to protect infrastructure.
- Risk management processes and practices.
BCS Certificate in Information Security Management Principles.
Awareness Training
Level 1: Cyber Security Awareness (CSA)
This GCHQ certified awareness course provides end-users with the awareness needed to mitigate information security risks.
- How to reduce the risk of a cyber security breach.
- How to recognize threats and vulnerabilities to information assets.
- Appropriate behavior for users who have access to valuable information assets.
- How to protect your organization's brand and reputation from cyber threats.
Level 1: Cyber Security Awareness– Executive (CSA-Executive)
This GCHQ certified awareness course provides senior executives and IT managers with an overview of cyber security topics. It builds knowledge of cyber security issues and ensures proper decision-making through overall awareness of cyber threats.
Cyber Range Exercises
Red-Blue Team Exercise (RBT)
This exercise simulates cyber warfare. Players are divided into a specialist Red team and a specialist Blue team. The Red team has to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a system. The Blue team defends their organization by finding vulnerabilities and reacting to breaches.
Capture the Flag (CTF)
Pieces of information ('flags') are encrypted or hidden on servers. Participants earn points for breaking, hacking or decrypting a system and capturing the 'flags' under different challenges.


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Проклятие Франкенштейна () — испано-французский фильм ужасов 1972 года режиссёра Хесуса Франко.

Сюжет
Восставший из мёртвых граф Калиостро убивает доктора Франкенштейна и захватывает его чудовище. Калиостро пытается изучать это существо, а также намеревается создать таким же путём женщину.

В ролях
 Ховард Вернон — граф Калиостро
 Альберто Далбес — доктор Сьювард
 Дэннис Прайс — доктор Франкенштейн
 Беатриз Савонн — Вера Франкенштейн
 Анн Либер — Мелиса
 Фернандо Бильбао — Монстр

Версии
Существует версия фильма под названием Эротические опыты Франкенштейна, в которой большее внимание уделяется эротической составляющей.

Фильмы ужасов Испании
Фильмы ужасов Франции
Фильмы ужасов 1972 года
Фильмы Хесуса Франко
Фильмы Испании 1972 года
Фильмы о монстрах
Эротические фильмы ужасов
Фильмы ужасов, выпущенные сразу на видеоносителях

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After been Yamaha & Honda men for many years we were thrilled to find another bike that does everything and more.
The new Quadzilla 450s is not only great value for money but is more stable on the hill ground and also benefits from been a smoother ride compared to the Yamaha and Hondas we have had in the past ! This bikes fuel consumption is also less that previous bikes but still benefits from great torque and power and is blessed with beauty.
"We can´t recommend this bike enough and also the service we get from Mark at Courtfield ATV services is excellent."
We have been QUADZILLA dealers for two years now and been very impressed with the build quality and parts back up on the whole range of quads and kids buggies. Having worked on bigger named quads for 20 years we feel the QUADZILLA product is on par or better than some quads that are twice the price. We also find the help and support from QUADZILLA is very good and improving all the time.
It is good to see new models coming along and improving and constantly updated.
Looking forward to getting feedback from our upcoming summer shows and showing the new products with support from the QUADZILLA team.
In October 2016 my Wife and I took on the tenancy of a small hill farm in the heart of the Lake District. We took on 350 Swaledale and North country Chivots. With the size of the farm we have to run it with minimal machinery. Which meant we needed a good Quad bike and a decent team of dogs.
When it came to the quad I only had two requirements, reliability and the peace of mind of a long parts and labour warranty. We looked at all the main brands of quad and they were fine but as a new business with limited capital they were just too far out of our budget. I then went to Mark Lancaster at Courtfield ATV who had mentioned the Quadzilla range. Having had a quick demo we ordered the first 520S he had. Eight months on it is a decision we have not regretted.
The bike is used every day and has never missed a beat. We have a varied terrain across the farm from rocky limestone pavements to boggy peat land on the high fell which rises to 2500 feet, and the bike takes it all on its stride. We tow a medium sized swale dale trailer behind the quad which will take 5 ewes which the bike pulls without complaint.
What the 520 has given us is the reliability we wanted and the peace of mind of the two year parts and labour warranty but at an affordable price. Having driven all of the leading brands of quad I struggle to see what they give me that the Quadzilla does not.
We have already spoken to Courtfield and we will be ordering another Quadzilla in 12 months time.


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How Zoos Are Using Animal Poop To Power Themselves
Farmers and ranchers around the world have discovered a resource they often considered a nuisance: the waste from their animals. By building biogas production systems from the relatively simple to the very complex (and expensive), many agricultural operations now run – at least partially – on the animal poop they produce.
But farms aren't the only source of such feedstock: as the Detroit Zoo notes, they have to dispose of 400 tons of animal waste each year. So, why not turn some of that poop into power? That's what Detroit wants to do; the video below (from their Patronicity crowdfunding project) shows the potential benefits of sending that waste to an anaerobic digester rather than the dump:
Detroit isn't the only zoo looking at its animal poop as a power source: Waste360 also points to the Toronto Zoo's plans to build a much larger digester. According to writer Megan Greenwalt, "With more than 5,000 animals on-site, the zoo anticipates it can process about 3,000 tons of animal waste and 14,000 tons of food waste a year from a large Canadian grocery chain, creating 500 kilowatts of generating capacity and about 4 million kilowatts of output." While Detroit appears to be working mostly in-house on its plans, Toronto has partnered not only with engineering firms to design the digester, but also with Zooshare Biogas Cooperative Inc. to raise funds for the project.
While these projects are first for North America, Detroit and Toronto aren't the first zoos to get dollar signs in their eyes when they looked at those piles of poop. The Munich Zoo has been transforming tons of elephant poop not only into electricity, but also into heat used to warm the gorilla enclosure, for a number of years. And, of course, all of these institutions use the leftover organic matter as fertilizer for landscaping and animal habitat.
Maybe it won't smell quite so bad next time you're at the zoo… If you know of other zoos or similar institutions making use of those tons of poop it produces, share their stories with us.
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Královské Poříčí är en ort i Tjeckien.   Den ligger i distriktet Okres Sokolov och regionen Karlovy Vary, i den västra delen av landet,  km väster om huvudstaden Prag. Královské Poříčí ligger  meter över havet och antalet invånare är .

Terrängen runt Královské Poříčí är varierad. Královské Poříčí ligger nere i en dal. Den högsta punkten i närheten är  meter över havet,  km öster om Královské Poříčí. Runt Královské Poříčí är det ganska tätbefolkat, med  invånare per kvadratkilometer. Närmaste större samhälle är Sokolov,  km väster om Královské Poříčí. I omgivningarna runt Královské Poříčí växer i huvudsak blandskog.

Trakten ingår i den hemiboreala klimatzonen. Årsmedeltemperaturen i trakten är  °C. Den varmaste månaden är juli, då medeltemperaturen är  °C, och den kallaste är januari, med  °C.

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More Than 5,000 Activists Converge on D.C., Demanding National Fracking Ban
Activists and homeowners march following a protest against hydraulic gas drilling, or "fracking." (AP Photo/Mark Stehle)
(MintPress) — Five-thousand environmental activists representing more than 136 organizations met in Washington D.C. over the weekend, in one of the largest national anti-fracking demonstrations. A broad coalition of people, including well known environmentalist Bill McKibben, converged on the capital, demanding Congress take steps to ban hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking," a practice that many say is harmful to the environment and human health. The known carcinogens used in the fracking process, including toxic chemicals like Benzene, are "major contributors to lifetime excess cancer risk," according to a Colorado School of Public Health. People living near fracking wells have reported other ailments, including headaches, rashes, wheezing, aches and pains as a result of water and air contamination.
With staggering energy demands, U.S. policy makers have adopted measures to decrease foreign consumption of oil while backing laws favorable to the expansion of domestic oil and gas projects. Industry officials claim fracking and Arctic drilling, among other methods, will promote job growth and energy independence. However, a growing opposition movement has challenged this assertion, demanding energy independence instead through renewable, environmentally friendly methods.
Activists opposed to fracking, commonly known as, "fractivists," came to Washington D.C. for the first ever meeting of the "Stop the Frack Attack" coalition. Those in attendance met to strategize and issue a collective set of demands to Congress and the president.
Chief among these demands include an end to fracking; a closure of the legal loopholes that let oil and gas industry skirt the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act; and, finally, a full enforcement of existing laws to protect families and communities from the health effects of fracking. This last demand is an important one for activists who believe that communities should be able to pass local moratoriums and bans on the process.
Prominent environmentalists, including 350.org founder Bill McKibben, documentary filmmaker Josh Fox and Sierra Club board President Allison Chin, were in attendance, offering words of support to the thousands on hand.
"As the increasingly bizarre weather across the planet and melting ice on Greenland makes clear, at this point we've got no choice but to keep fossil fuels underground. Fracking to find more is the worst possible idea," said McKibben at the rally.
After speeches, those assembled went to the headquarters of America's Natural Gas Alliance, where they delivered six barrels of contaminated water which contained "fracking fluid," a mixture of carcinogenic chemicals used to break apart underground rock formations and in the fracking process. Those handling the barrels wore full hazmat suits. In addition, protesters marched to the American Petroleum Institute where they assembled a mock oil rig before symbolically toppling it to the ground.
Fractivists also took part in three days of training in the lead up to the weekend demonstrations. Attendees met to strategize and share ideas about how best to advance group objectives. Some attendees took the opportunity to meet with their members of Congress to speak about the issues and urge elected representatives to work toward a national ban on hydraulic fracturing.
The demonstrations were reported to be peaceful. No arrests or injuries have been reported.
Natural gas represents a largely untapped natural resource across the U.S. The International Energy Agency reports in the Economist Special Report on natural gas that after Russia and China, the U.S. has the most remaining natural gas resources, with an estimated 37 trillion cubic meters of conventional natural gas.
While much of this gas can be recovered through conventional, vertical drilling methods, a large percent is trapped inside rock formations.
Fracking, or "horizontal drilling," is a method of natural gas extraction that involves the use of highly pressurized "fracking fluid" to break apart rock formations beneath the surface of the earth. The composition of fracking fluid had been kept secret for many years as gas companies long claimed the unique composition of the fluid to be a trade secret.
However, an April 2011 scientific study carried out by the U.S. House of Representatives
Committee On Energy and Commerce found that fracking fluid used in existing projects across the U.S. contains 29 dangerous chemicals, including known carcinogens Benzene, Xylene and Ethylbenzene.
The report states, "The oil and gas service companies used hydraulic fracturing products containing 29 chemicals that are (1) known or possible human carcinogens, (2) regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act for their risks to human health, or (3) listed as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. These 29 chemicals were components of 652 different products used in hydraulic fracturing."
Industry officials have acknowledged that fracking fluid contains some harmful chemicals. However, oil and gas companies claim that there is virtually no risk that these chemicals will enter the water table. Despite these claims, a peer reviewed study published in Ground Water, a journal of The National Groundwater Association, in April found that natural faults and fractures in underground rock formations allow chemicals to reach wells and fresh water aquifers close to the earth's surface.
Fracking has also been found to increase the risk of low level earthquakes. A June special report by the National Research Council found that fracking can trigger tremors and low level earthquakes as a result of drilling. The risk of triggering moderate and large scale earthquakes remains low, according to the report.
Despite the sometimes conflicting scientific reports and claims of "biased" studies, the insurance industry appears to indicate that there are legitimate health concerns. An internal Nationwide Insurance memo, leaked earlier this month legitimized the long-held claims by activists opposed to the drilling.
The memo reads, "After months of research and discussion, we have determined that the exposures presented by hydraulic fracturing are too great to ignore. Risks involved with hydraulic fracturing are now prohibited for General Liability, Commercial Auto, Motor Truck Cargo, Auto Physical Damage and Public Auto (insurance) coverage."
Insurance companies using actuarial science assess risk and determine if people or projects are insurable. The Nationwide Insurance determination is one based upon statistical risk models based upon scientific studies. The assessment is one likely to give strength to the burgeoning coalition of towns and cities opposed to fracking in the Marcellus Shale region across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.
The difficult step toward statewide and national bans
The march toward a statewide ban in New York has been led by a grassroots coalition of activists and concerned citizens. Working locally, many communities across the state have been successful in adopting city or town-wide bans.
Thus far, nearly 200 towns plus the state of Vermont have passed permanent bans on fracking. New Jersey has placed a one year moratorium on fracking due to popular pressure. Similarly, some European countries, including Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and France, have placed moratoriums on the practice, while Germany has opted for a permanent ban.
The intense pressure on the New York state legislature has not produced the statewide ban tens of thousands across the state seek. However, it has prompted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to retreat from his initial hardline support for drilling across the entire state.
Gov. Cuomo announced in June that he would limit fracking to the Southern tier of New York state. These mostly rural counties bordering Pennsylvania are among the most impoverished in the state.
Thus far, the anti-fracking movement has worked effectively as a grassroots movement. However, before the Washington D.C. rally, the movement appeared somewhat nebulous and diffuse, as there was no single organization representing the demands of the anti-fracking community.
Now, the "Stop the Frack Attack" coalition has emerged, bringing together 136 environmental, labor and religious organizations from communities across the Marcellus Shale region.
Fractivists will have the opportunity to build upon their burgeoning grassroots movement at upcoming rallies in Albany, N.Y. on August 25, and Philadelphia, Penn. on September 20-21.
Martin Michaels


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Margot Holst, född 1958 i Högvålen, Härjedalen, är en svensk målare och  skulptör.

Hon är tillsammans med sin make, konstnären Tomas Holst, främst verksam vid det egna "Holstmuseet" på Dala-Järna Konstgård i Dala-Järna. Utöver egna verk ställer makarna Holst även ut andra konstnärer samt hade också tidigare Sveriges enda större offentliga samling av historiska dalahästar. Denna samling har sedermera överförts till Dalarnas museum.

Margot Holst ägnar sig främst åt oljemåleri men även åt  skulptur och installationer samt verkar även som tonsättare (se diskografi) och diktare. Enligt hennes hemsida är hon bland annat representerad på Dalarnas museum, Dalarnas läns landsting och i ett antal kommunala samlingar. Hon erhöll Lions kulturpris år 2000.

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 2004 - Margot Holst tonsätter och sjunger dikter av Tomas Holst

Externa länkar (tillika källor)
 Officiell webbplats
 "Färg, fåglar och blomsterprakt" (artikel om Margot och Tomas Holsts privata museum) i Dalarnas Tidningar 2009-07-02.
 Ulf Lundén: "Konst och hälsa i Dala-Järna" i Dala-Demokraten 2010-07-13.

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Svenska skulptörer under 1900-talet
Svenska skulptörer under 2000-talet
Födda 1958
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LinkedIn Adds Stories-Like Cover Letter Videos to Profiles to Help You Impress Potential Employers
Catie Keck
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Many of LinkedIn's newest features makes it feel less like a job-seeking platform and even more like Instagram. But that seems to be what it's going for.
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The company today announced that LinkedIn profiles will now include an optional field at the top next to a user's name to specify their preferred pronouns. Additionally, the company is building on tools that help showcase the specific skills of its users, including a new "creator mode" as well as a dedicated services page that will prove useful especially for freelancers and contractors.
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When enabled, creator mode turns LinkedIn users into veritable industry influencers. The "connect" button on the top of a user's page can be changed to a "follow" button to help build engagement. Featured and Activity sections will be more prominently displayed with creator mode, and users can add hashtags to their profiles for topics specific to their interests.
LinkedIn already supports a Stories feature, but the platform will now allow users to add short "cover letter" videos to their LinkedIn profiles. The company said in a press release that nearly 80% of hiring managers view video as an important tool for vetting potential job-seekers, and LinkedIn's CPO Tomer Cohen said the feature will allow users to "personalize your first 'hello'" to fellow community members and recruiters.
Profiles that have video cover stories on their profiles will show an orange ring around their profile photo, and the video will auto-play within the frame. The company said support for captioning will be arriving "soon." LinkedIn also said to be on the lookout for additional "enhancements" in the months ahead.
Hey, whatever helps you get the job.


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Shop In The Machine: 3 Ways Retailers Can Maximize Virtual Assistants
Bryan Pearson Contributor
I cover the intersection of retail, loyalty and customer experience
(Jack Dempsey/AP Images for LG Electronics)
This is how Alexa buys coffee.
She waits for you to describe what you want, she culls through hundreds of thousands of items in a few moments, and then she asks, "OK, Starbucks Kuerig K-Cup variety pack. It's $35.98. Should I order it?"
And just like that, Alexa may be turning retail on its increasingly virtual head.
She is not alone. The use of virtual assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple's Siri have been growing at a rapid pace — the market is expected to reach $12 billion by 2024, largely thanks to the addition of new functions, such as shopping.
Amazon, notably, has added Alexa to its shopping app so users can chat with the virtual assistant through an iPhone or iPad. And in late March, it added Alexa to its Prime Now two-hour delivery service. Apple, in the interim, is working in its own answer to Alexa, a Siri speaker for the home.
Virtual Transformation In Retail
The implications for retail extend beyond technological acuity. In the process of fetching boxes of coffee pods and candy, virtual assistants are transforming the standards of how consumers expect their day-to-day queries to be answered, said Eli Campo, CEO of Nanorep, a company that specializes in bots for e-commerce companies.
The fact that Amazon, the world's eighth-largest retailer, owns Alexa underscores the sense of urgency to act, he said.
"To keep pace, retailers of all sizes need to be thinking about how they can implement their own virtual assistant technology," Campo said. "This doesn't just mean putting a bot on your website, but strategically identifying how this technology can improve customer relations."
We Have A Bot For That
Easy to say, but how does a retailer determine the best technology for improving the experience among its customer base? Campo offers three tips:
Be a rover. Virtual assistants should not be limited to a channel or two. Like Alexa's migration to the iPhone, bots should be transitional and omnipresent to provide instant answers everywhere the customer is, Campo said. "To compete, it's not enough for retailers to just invest in a virtual assistant on their website. They'll need to ensure they are allowing customers to engage across every possible touch point — from mobile to email to Facebook," he said.
This boundless presence would enable retailers to meet the benchmark of convenience and ensure they are at the ready wherever and whenever their customers need them — with virtual effortlessness.
Talk like a sales associate. In order to hold a shopper's interest, a retailer needs to engage them, and this usually requires contextual conversations. This is one pitfall of Alexa and other personal assistants — they rely on single-transaction communications. Users can ask just one question at a time, and receive the answer only to that particular question.
Campo argues that virtual assistants can evolve beyond such elementary talk, "enabling consumers to engage in a conversation, speaking the same way they would to an actual person." By mastering this level of communication through a virtual sales associate, retailers can impress their customers by showcasing they not only have the technology to meet their needs, but can take the experience several steps further.
For example, The North Face uses a digital shopping tool that presents online coat-shoppers with a series of questions, such as "Where and when will you be using this jacket?" The answers are used to generate relevant coat suggestions.
Mine the data. A whole lot of Amazon's and Google's success is based on their ability to collect and analyze scads of shopper data and, in real time, hone their understanding of consumer needs. These insights further enable these merchants to predict, and suggest, customer preferences.
Retailers can do the same thing with virtual-agent technology, Campo believes. "Collecting data on the success of interactions, these businesses can have a consistent understanding of what their customers are looking for and what roadblocks and frustrations they face," he said.
This knowledge could be parlayed into engagement strategies, allowing retailers to be more agile in their tactics so they are better positioned to retain current customers and win over prospective ones.
As virtual assistants enter more homes and phones, they inch closer to becoming a universal service for consumers. With shopping coexisting in these same channels, consumers will expect their digital assistants to assume these tasks.
Whether buying something as practical as coffee or a car, the demand will unfold like so many newly ordered sweatshirts. Retailers should help guide the way.
Bryan Pearson
I'm the President and CEO of LoyaltyOne, where I have been leveraging knowledge gleaned from 120 million customer relationships over 25 years to create relevant communi


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Nottingham Trent University showcases plant nutrient technology at Edible Garden Show
A groundbreaking development in the formulation of natural nanoparticle plant nutrients was showcased at the Edible Garden Show (March 11-13) by scientists from Nottingham Trent University.
A groundbreaking development in the formulation of natural nanoparticle plant nutrients was showcased at the Edible Garden Show (March 11-13) by scientists from Nottingham Trent University. An R&D initiative was announced at the show for the development of a nano-fertiliser range developed in conjunction with Lorbex, the specialist garden products business.
Trials of the formulations on tomatoes, chillies and a broad range of other plants have shown up to 90% additional yield when compared to NPK fertiliser containing a full range of trace elements.
The most significant application for this technology is for the agricultural and pharmaceutical market, but through the university's research and development collaboration with Lorbex, this technology can support a range of nutrient-enhanced feeds suitable for the consumer market.
Only 1% of minerals are typically absorbed into a plant from traditional fertiliser.
Dr Gareth Cave, Nottingham Trent University
Dr Gareth Cave, a scientist in the university's School of Science and Technology, shared his journey to this paradigm shift in plant nutrient technology at the show.
The particular innovation is in the efficient and commercially-viable production of nano-size nutrients which can be absorbed more efficiently by the plant.
Dr Cave said: "Only one per cent of minerals are typically absorbed into a plant from traditional fertiliser. The effect of the nano-process is to significantly enhance the bio-availability of the minerals in the fertiliser."
Helen Broderick of Lorbex added: "We have always prided ourselves on developing technically excellent products for our customers; this development programme will deliver the next generation of fertilisers. Not only will this enhance plant health, but also improve its nutritional value."
Press enquiries please contact Helen Breese, Public Relations Manager, on telephone +44 (0)115 848 8751, or via email; or Dave Rogers, Public Relations Manager, on telephone +44 (0)115 848 8782, or via email.
Dr Gareth Cave is a senior lecturer and Head of Inorganic Chemistry at Nottingham Trent University, with research interests stretching from food security to cancer immunology.
Under the guidance of Dr Cave the Chemistry team at NTU have synthesised a variety of nanoparticles to be used for agriculture in a variety of formulations. Further research is promising and has shown that nanoparticles can be used for delivery and stability of vitamins and minerals as well as healthy and increased crop production.
Nutrition is important for the healthy growth of humans, animal and plants. With an increase prevalence of disease being linked to food and drink it is crucial to ensure the appropriate level of nutrition is present in all consumables. The breakthrough in research has highlighted a bespoke delivery system for key minerals to ensure health growth of plants and animals.
Lorbex
Lorbex was established 30 years ago by the mother of the Managing Director, Helen Broderick.
Established as a supplier of bonsai trees to garden centres, Lorbex then developed considerable expertise in house plant care, supplying products including specialist feeds, growing media and accessories. Lorbex counts the leading garden centre groups amongst its loyal customer base.
Lobex was acquired by b7 Ventures in 2015. Lorbex benefits from b7's investment strategy for innovation across new developments in the Home and Garden market. This has enabled Lorbex to extend its range into technical product for the edible grower.
Lorbex: Helen Broderick, Lorbex Managing Director, via email
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Molecule sheds light on autoimmune disease status
Scientists have for the first time identified a protein in the blood that can be used to accurately monitor the disease status of lupus and a range of other autoimmune diseases.
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Nottingham Law School to train Crown Prosecution Service solicitor apprentices
Nottingham Law School (NLS) is to deliver Solicitor Apprenticeships for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) after being awarded one of only two UK contracts.
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Where to submit anime idea?
If one has come up with an anime manuscript, where or who should you write to if you want to know if the idea is of interest and actually could become something? Or would it be made as a manga first?
Also, can you like "patent" the manuscript, so that if it actually would be of interest to someone, they don't just change half of the content if they felt like it?
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Aki Tanaka
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First of all, I doubt they'd look at any scripts not written in Japanese. Second of all, I'm rather doubtful you'd have much success simply pitching an idea to a studio as a person outside the industry. There are, however, many venues to get an idea made into an anime, eventually, but these venues require the person who came up with the idea to produce something.
I'm of course talking about creating some sort of light novel, manga, or comic on your own. These things don't even need to be backed by any sort of publishing company. Japan has thriving communities for posting this sort of original creative works online, such as Pixiv. There are quite a few shows now that started life this way: Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii and Rise of a Shield Hero, to name a couple.
If Japan's TV industry is anything like America's, they are mostly disinterested in ideas. Ideas are a dime a dozen and can be made or broken by their execution. They are much more interested in some sort of proof of concept that the idea will be successful.
As for preventing changes to your idea, you'd have to make sure to put that in any sort of contract you sign to give them permission to use your work. I would guess that would be extremely difficult to pull off unless your work is proven and popular, such that you have enough power by popularity that your idea is good without changes. I feel like worrying about this though is putting the cart before the horse.
KaiKai
An article on Anime News Network titled "How do I get my idea made into an anime?" should be a good read, at least for me it is, which does not pull any punches on delivering the reality of the anime industry in general. This gave me a general idea of how things really work. Before worrying about whether your ideas will be changed or not, you should worry about whether or not you can even pitch it to studios or something.
The article above mainly revolves on one point: nobody cares about your ideas. This might be quite rude or something for you but according to the author, who is the founder of Anime News Network, ideas are abundant in the industry. It is a business, so what they care about is what the public wants, so if your idea doesn't fit the current trend, then it will most likely not see the light of day.
In addition, to quote from the article,
...even if you are a creative genius, the door to creating an anime is simply not open to you, for several reasons.
You don't speak Japanese.
Nobody knows who you are.
You have no market strategy.
These are the three main things you should worry about. Of course, as stated in the other answer, you can post your original work online in order to gain audience and popularity. But, you should understand that it is not as easy as you think. So, before worrying about whether you need to make it manga first or whether your original idea won't be changed, try to worry on how to make anime studios see that your idea is worth even becoming an anime at all.
W. AreW. Are
I agree with Kai and W. Are's answers and while their answers outline why you should not get your hopes up, I'd like to highlight a few examples of animes that show that this isn't necessarily impossible.
First up are Heroman and The Reflection. Looking at the writers, you'll notice that they were both written by Stan Lee, creator of many well known Marvel comics.
As a second method, I'll bring up Neo Yokio, an anime that was harshly criticized but shows another possibility: Netflix. Netflix has been investing a lot of money into not just getting animes on its platform, but producing them as well. This one was created by the lead singer of a band, but I'd like to think that Netflix could open up the possibility of Western people getting more involved with Japanese studios.
Finally, you can make your manga and hope it takes off. As Kai mentioned, they have hundreds, probably thousands of ideas they can consider. Outside of being in the industry (and having shown success), the only real way to get your ideas turned into an anime is by your idea being a success beforehand.
Some examples in this last category include Radiant, Howl's Moving Castle, and Tales from Earthsea. Do note, however, that in the case of the Earthsea, it was changed enough, for Earthsea's author to not really consider it her story anymore.
This brings us to Radiant. This is a comic that takes a lot of inspiration from manga and thanks to the artist of One Punch Man, it got picked to become a part of the Euromanga Collection. A safe assumption may be that this became an anime thanks to having presumed success in Japan.
I think what this all shows is that it's not about having a good idea, but like W. Are said, giving the studio a reason for them to make it in the first place. And as my examples show, this reason could be you being a person of large influence, getting the right connections or your idea having success in its medium (whether a comic, novel, or perhaps some game).
I wouldn't get your hopes up with just the manuscript/idea, but do know that it's not outside the realm of possibilities for your work to get an anime adaptation.
J.CJ.C
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Q: How to rewrite this script to C# (Unity)? I'm a new Unity user, and I'm just trying some script in the Unity 2D game example. Now I would like to make a portal to the game, and I have found a script for it on the internet, but it has been written in UnityScript, but my game is in C#, so I would like to write it to C#. I have a problem with the getComponent method as I get error if I use it as it is in JS. I would like to ask you that what should I write instead the GetComponent, or how should I write it.
Here's the JS script:
var target : GameObject;
var adjust : float;
var jump   : boolean;

// Use this for initialization
void Start () {

}

// Update is called once per frame
void Update () {

}

function OnTriggerEnter(other : Collider) {
    if (!jump) {
        if (other.tag == "Player") {
            target.GetComponent(Teleport).jump = true;
            other.gameObject.transform.position = Vector2 (target.position.x, target.position.y);
        }
    }
}

function OnTriggerExit(other : Collider) {
    if (other.tag == "Player") {
        jump = false;
    }
}
}

I get these errors, on the next code:
    public float adjust;
    public object target;
    public bool jump;

// Use this for initialization
void Start () {

}

// Update is called once per frame
void Update () {

}

void OnTriggerEnter(Collider other) {
    if (!jump) {
        if (other.tag == "Player") {
            target.GetComponent(Teleport).jump = true;
            other.gameObject.transform.position = Vector2 (target.position.x, target.position.y);
        }
    }
}

void OnTriggerExit(Collider other) {
    if (other.tag == "Player") {
        jump = false;
    }
}
}

Type object' does not contain a definition forGetComponent' and no extension method GetComponent' of typeobject' could be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?)
Expression denotes a type', where avariable', value' ormethod group' was expected
If you can help me, maybe with the working C# script of this code, then it would be great.
EDIT:
I have tried what you said so my Teleport script looks like this now:

public class Teleport : MonoBehaviour {
public float adjust;
public GameObject target;
public bool jump;

// Use this for initialization
void Start () {

}

// Update is called once per frame
void Update () {

}

void OnTriggerEnter(Collider other) {
    if (!jump) {
        if (other.tag == "Player") {
            target.GetComponent<Teleport>.jump = true;
            other.gameObject.transform.position = Vector2 (target.position.x, target.position.y);
        }
    }
}

void OnTriggerExit(Collider other) {
    if (other.tag == "Player") {
        jump = false;
    }
}

}
if I use the new Vector2 then it gives me 5 errors:
- Expression denotes a `method group', where a `variable', `value' or `type' was expected
- Type `UnityEngine.GameObject' does not contain a definition for `position' and no      extension method `position' of type `UnityEngine.GameObject' could be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?)
- Type `UnityEngine.GameObject' does not contain a definition for `position' and no extension method `position' of type `UnityEngine.GameObject' could be found (are you missing a using directive or an assembly reference?)
-  The best overloaded method match for `UnityEngine.Vector2.Vector2(float, float)' has some invalid arguments
- Argument `#1' cannot convert `object' expression to type `float'

Without the new operator I got two errors:
- Expression denotes a `method group', where a `variable', `value' or `type' was expected
- Expression denotes a `type', where a `variable', `value' or `method group' was expected

EDIT2:
I have noticed that for some reason I don't see the target, adjust variables in the inspector at the Teleport script component.
EDIT3:
Now I can run it without errors (I have made small mistakes), but it isn't work for me. If I go to the "portal" with the character then nothing happens. What can be wrong? I have added the other "portal" in the inspector to the script.

A: Use this.
public GameObject target;

target.GetComponent<Teleport>().jump = true;

Refer this.
Also correct this with
other.gameObject.transform.position = new Vector2 (target.position.x, target.position.y);


Submitted by PolyTools3D on Tue, 2014-01-21 16:30.
Will try to get it done for next release.
Looks like a good feature and it shouldn't be too hard to implement, so I'll see if I can get it implemented for the next release.
Submitted by headd on Tue, 2014-01-21 04:08.
1. During my work with the UV editor i stumbled multiple times with the situation described below.
So, is there any way to add an option to do this? Rescaling all shells(or the selected ones) to match the minimum/maximum/average bounding box width/height among them?
In some cases, if you can ignore some small stretching or texel ratio differences, a tool to average bounding box and match it's size for all shells is useful.
I've attached a image to better illustrate what I've said. The shells are not overlapped just for clarity.
2. Also, can you merge shortcut functionality for aligning? Right now you can assign shortcuts separately for vertex, edge and face.
I'd want to use the same align shortcut for all sub-objects.
Submitted by stealthx on Wed, 2013-12-11 07:57.
Do you have some news concerning "Multiple selections Stitch" (multi shell stitch). It would be instant buy feature for me.
Submitted by PolyTools3D on Thu, 2013-10-03 16:50.
I would like to give a big thanks to asymptote, who helped me debug the issues with the path names down to the bone.
Submitted by TitusLVR on Tue, 2013-09-10 04:06.
Many thanks it's good script.
Submitted by PolyTools3D on Sat, 2013-09-07 10:10.
Thank you for your support Noors.
"..Well, the "issue" could also happen with triangulated poly. I have those a lot for low poly stuff..."
Yes, that could be too.
Regarding the Stitch function, it should also work as you said. The current implementation is not the final one.
I have a testing algorithm that Stitch the vertices of the same shell and then Stitches multiple shells to the selected one. But it is too buggy at the moment.
Submitted by Noors on Fri, 2013-09-06 12:41.
I have another request. Not sure you can do smthing about it, but as you did a good work on your stitch tool already.
Do you think you could make possible to stitch 2 edges that are already connected on 1 vertex ? Actually it's not possible, and i have to switch to weld point to weld the last point.
Submitted by Noors on Fri, 2013-09-06 11:53.
Ok cool ! Yeah that could be coupled with select open edges and then a "only search in selected edges" tool. Well, the "issue" could also happen with triangulated poly. I have those a lot for low poly stuff.
Submitted by PolyTools3D on Fri, 2013-09-06 06:54.
It seems that for some reason the old version is not completed removed before the new version begins installing.
5. If you have an Antivirus running, temporary disable it.
Submitted by TitusLVR on Fri, 2013-09-06 02:29.


The invaluable work of carers in the city will be celebrated this week at a special Leeds Civic Hall ceremony.
Held as part of an event to mark the 40th anniversary of the innovative Leeds Shared Lives scheme, respite carers will be recognised on Tuesday, 19 March, for the vital and often unsung role that they undertake in supporting those that are ill, frail, or have disabilities. Currently, there are many individuals and families in Leeds who are coping daily with the care needs of a loved one. This can be both emotionally and physically draining for those involved, and carers in the Shared Lives Scheme are able to provide a range of help and important short breaks to those people undertaking the daily care role.
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Pristonesia parcetil — вид ос-бетилид из надсемейства Chrysidoidea (Bethylidae, Hymenoptera).

Распространение
Встречаются в Афротропике (ЮАР).

Описание
Мелкие осы-бетилиды (длина тела около 4 мм). Известны только по самцам. Этот вид отличается от других представителей рода тем, что апикальный набор щетинок эдеагуса очень редкий, всего по две щетинки с каждой стороны.
Длина тела 4,0-4,5 мм. Длина переднего крыла 3,2-3,5 мм. Усики 1,7-2,0 мм длины. Голова и мезосома темно-коричневые, почти чёрные; наличник темно-коричневый; усики темно-коричневые; щупики коричневые; мандибулы темно-коричневые; ноги коричневые; брюшко темно-коричневое; крылья прозрачные, жилки светло-каштановые, надкрылья более тёмные.

Классификация
Вид впервые описан в 2022 году в ходе ревизии, проведённой в 2018 и 2020-х годах бразильскими энтомологами Isabel Alencar, Magno Ramos и Celso Azevedo. Сходен по строению гипопигия и гениталий с видом Pristonesia uvenil. Вместе с другими видами Pristonesia включён в подсемейство Pristocerinae.

Примечания

Литература
 Benoit P. L. G. (1957) Hymenoptera — Bethylidae. Exploration du Parc National Albert. Mission G. F. De Witte, 1933—1935, Fascicule 88. Institut des Parcs Nationaux de Congo Belge, Tervuren, 57 pp.

Ссылки
 Pristocerinae. biolib.cz

Pristonesia
Животные, описанные в 2022 году
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China has been spying on American computer systems through compromised chips
China has been spying on American computer systems for a decade through compromised chips supplied to one of America's leading motherboard suppliers. According to a Bloomberg report released on Friday, Feb. 12, chips supplied to Super Micro Computer Inc. (Supermicro) were compromised by the Chinese in an effort to spy on the U.S systems. It also stated […]
'Shrouded in obscurity': AT&T asks the FCC to crack down on Big Tech companies like Facebook, Google and Apple
AT&T will ask the Federal Communications Commission to adjust the legal shield protecting big tech companies and argue that Facebook and Google are not open with the public about how their algorithms impact public discourse, the telecommunications giant said Monday. (Article republished from TruePundit.com) AT&T will make comments to the FCC Wednesday asking the agency […]
Congress won't take action against Big Tech because they've bought them off, Rep. Gaetz says
It's no secret that the Big Tech firms and major social media platforms have a strong liberal bias, but addressing the problem isn't going to be easy. Perhaps the biggest obstacle, according to Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL), is that much of Congress is essentially bought off by Big Tech. Speaking on Fox News Channel's Hannity, […]
Sen. Kelly Loeffler: We must use every possible means to stop Big Tech's censorship
Republicans must use every legislative instrument at their disposal to combat left-wing political censorship practiced by big tech, said Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), offering her remarks on Wednesday's edition of SiriusXM's Breitbart News Daily with host Alex Marlow. (Article by Robert Kraychik republished from Breitbart.com) "What we're seeing now is too much control in that hands of […]
Big Tech firms enjoy "monopoly power", should be "heavily regulated": House judiciary chair
Big tech CEOs took a beating from both sides on Wednesday, with Democrats on the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee hammering the heads of Facebook, Amazon, Google and Apple over anti-competitive conduct, and Republicans on the committee focusing on bias against conservatives. (Article by Tyler Durden republished from ZeroHedge.com) Representative David Cicilline, the chairman of the antitrust subcommittee, […]
Corporate giants Amazon, Apple, Google and Walmart all donating millions to domestic terrorism organization Black Lives Matter
First, they offered laud and praise for the "bravery" of "protesters" who are trying to eliminate "systemic racism" from society. Now, Big Tech and Big Business are throwing wads of cash at Black Lives Matter (BLM) in an attempt to "right the wrongs" that the Left says need immediate fixing. According to reports, a whole […]
Amazon allies with communist-funded Antifa terrorism
If you were wondering where Amazon stands on all the looting and rioting taking place across America, the company has indicated that it is in full support of it. In a recent statement, the Jeff Bezos-owned e-commerce giant lent its support to the movement to take over cities and wreak havoc, indicating that it is […]
Amazon, Google and Microsoft caught providing services to BLACKLISTED Chinese firms
According to a new report, tech giants Amazon, Google and Microsoft have been caught providing tech services to several Chinese firms that were added to a U.S. blacklist last year. According to ZeroHedge, the report came out just hours after plans were announced to blacklist more than 30 more Chinese firms over their involvement with China's state security […]
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Letting Up Despite Great Faults' Untogether does not let down
Letting Up Despite Great Faults, a four piece synth-pop band, just released their newest album Untogether in October. The album has a youthful haziness that sometimes feels just like being in high school, in a good way.
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By Elizabeth Williams
Austin is not known for its synth-pop bands. In a city teeming with folksy singer-songwriters and crusty rockers that probably should have aged out a few years ago, there's nothing more refreshing than the sound of dreamy, effervescent electronic pop courtesy of Letting Up Despite Great Faults.
Letting Up Despite Great Faults is a four-piece synth-pop band originally from Los Angeles. Mike Lee, an L.A. native and recent Austin transplant, founded the band in 2006. The project initially came about as a hobby but turned into something much more.
"I did music as a kid," Lee said. "I was in bands in high school and junior high, but it never occurred to me that I should really pursue it. Once I really started to write my own stuff, it was a totally different feeling. When you're in school, you're always deconstructing stuff. You're always trying to analyze and I never felt like I was really great at that. I wanted to be the one creating it. I guess it wasn't until that point, and it wasn't even 'Oh I want to be a musician,' I just needed some time to write songs."
Lee (vocals, guitar) and Kent Zambrana (bass) have been in the band since from the beginning. Austinites Annah Fisette (keyboards, vocals) and Daniel Schmidt (drums) were added to round out the band's lineup in early this year. Lee relocated to Austin just last February to join Zambrana, who had returned to Austin two years earlier.
"For almost two years, we had a long-distance relationship, which are always hard," Lee said. "It just got to a point in my life where nothing was tying me down to LA anymore. With work and relationships, I guess I was kind of free. We got super lucky and found Annah and Daniel and I consider them to be my
close friends now."
Following 2009's self-titled full length album, Letting Up released Untogether in October 2012. Untogether is the musical equivalent of Crystal Castles and M83's love child; Crystal Castles passed on its hypnotizing synth hooks and M83 passed on its youthful haziness. The synth is poppy, the guitar is shoegaze-y and the vocals are hushed, almost in a whisper at times.
The record sounds like being in high school, but in a good way. Remember walking around the hallways while staring at your shoes, wondering if your crush in English class even knows you're alive, forever playing a hazy melody in your mind? "Take My Jacket, Pauline" is that melody. The shoegaze guitars meander through Lee's
dreamy vocals.
"It's more like an organized diary," Lee said. "They're all entries. If I listen to an old song, I know what I was going through or what I was trying to think about. They're just really organized ideas that I have of my life."
This organization is apparent throughout Untogether. While Letting Up's sound is reminiscent of youth, they avoid musical immaturity. Every sound is intentional. Every synth whoosh and drum machine hit seems to be perfectly in place. Lyrics are biting at times. "Postcard" is a rush of electronic noise that clears up in time to bare Lee's voice as he sings,
"The lights are on but I can't believe you said those things to me."
The album's precision does not sound entirely effortless though. Songs like "Breaking" and "Numbered Days" are so full of sounds that they muddle the lyrics and second-guess the songs' directions.
Second-guessing seems to be a habit for Lee, who chose the band name as a self-deprecating reminder to, well, not second-guess himself.
"I'm really hard on myself, so the 'great faults' are definitely pointed towards me," Lee said. "It was just letting up on the idea that you may not be the best or on the fact that you suck. Just don't worry about it."
Letting Up Despite Great Faults will be playing Dec. 14 at The Parish Underground.
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The first thing you should do if you receive a grand jury subpoena is immediately contact a criminal defense lawyer who has experience representing material witnesses. Its important to note that the prosecutor who subpoenaed you does not represent you or your interest. The prosecutor's job is to secure the indictment—not make sure that your interests are taken care of. This process does not occur in misdemeanor cases like DUI and simple assault.
Its also important to note that you have several obligations once subpoenaed. If you fail to show up for the date on the subpoena, the government can request the court issue a warrant and you could be arrested. In addition, you should not speak to anyone about the incident you get subpoenaed to testify for. A prosecutor will likely ask you under oath who all you communicated with about the subpoena and could subpoena those people to corroborate what you claim to have said. By communicating with anyone other than your lawyer, you are potentially creating more witnesses.
Your biggest obligation under a grand jury subpoena is to tell the truth. If you ultimately testify in front of the grand jury, you will be placed under oath. Lying under oath or perjury is a felony offense itself. You also have an obligation not to obstruct justice, which could result in a felony charge as well. Obstruction could include any act where you try to persuade or dissuade another witness from testifying by force, threat of force, or corruption. Getting caught up in a charge for perjury or obstruction of justice would greatly worsen the situation.
Its important to note that you do not have to answer questions that could incriminate you. However, its always important to consult with an attorney who can help you determine if you should claim the Fifth Amendment and refuse to answer questions. Courts usually take a broad view of what can constitute potential incrimination when determining if someone can plead the Fifth. Often times, prosecutors will try to give the witness assurances that they are not interested in the witness's information that could potentially incriminate themselves with. However, that does not make the witness's Fifth go away.
Regardless of assurances from prosecutors, a witness may seek to legally refuse to answer questions by pleading the Fifth Amendment. The legal test is not whether the prosecutor will or is even likely to charge the witness. Its if any testimony could "furnish a chain" in the link of prosecution.
Once a material witness asserts the Fifth, through their attorney, the prosecutors can either file a motion with the D.C. Superior Court Chief Judge to compel the testimony or immunize the witness. If the witness receives immunity, its likely the witness can no longer plead the Fifth. However, its crucial to have an experience criminal lawyer negotiate any potential immunity deal.
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Joan of Arc, which in French is Jeanne d'Arc, was born into a peasant family at Domremy in north-east France on 6 January c. 1412. Joan of Arc is famous for her military role in the Hundred Years War. She said that she received visions from the archangel Michael and other angels. They instructed her to approach Charles VII and offer her services to the country. Her amazing victories at the siege of Orleans and several other battles at the age of 18 gained her legendary status. But not enough it seems to save her from the stake. On 23 May 1430 she was captured by the French Burgundian faction who were allied with the English. She had many charges thrown against her and she was found guilty and burned at the stake on 30 May 1430.
But the story doesn't end there. Twenty five years after her execution, her trial was reconsidered and she was found not guilty - not that it helped her much! She was thus declared a martyr. In 1909 she was beatified, and in 1920 canonised. She is now remembered not only in the church, but through modern popular culture, in literature, movies, television and video games to name a few. For more on this amazing young woman click HERE.
On 28 October 1946, France issued a set of six stamps commemorating 15th Century celebrities. Two stamps in this set were designed and engraved by Albert Decaris. Francois Villon and Joan of Arc. Since this blog is a quick study of Joan of Arc, it is this stamp we shall examine.
This stamp is stunning. The divine adoration on the face of Joan coupled with the heavenly rays of light illuminating her path to sainthood make this stamp a real Decaris treasure.


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