ERA-Forum, Springer Publishers, August 2012, Discrimination is an attack on human dignity and highly inefficient as well. The European Union anti-discrimination directives demand "effective, proportionate and dissuasive" protection against discrimination. Above and beyond full compensation for all losses, punitive damages are also necessary to ensure dissuasion. At the moment there is some reluctance to mete out punitive damages. For reasons unknown it seems perfectly normal for cartels to be ordered to pay hundreds of millions in punitive damages, or for tabloids to be ordered to pay huge sums of money to movie stars whose privacy was infringed, but for victims of discrimination in employment to be content with puny rather than punitive awards.


Official artwork of a Lethinium from Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Lethiniums (ダリオス, Darios) are flower-like enemies from the Kid Icarus series.
Lethinium Idol from Kid Icarus: Uprising.
Lethiniums are enemies from Kid Icarus: Uprising, part of Viridi's Forces of Nature. They are very rare, appearing uncommonly in the first land battle of the eleventh chapter, Viridi, Goddess of Nature. Their main method of attack involves firing laser beams.
A Lethinium attacking a Mii Brawler.
Lethiniums appear as enemies in the Smash Run mode of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. They remain stationary, pointing at the player, charging, and finally shooting a powerful, continuous beam.
The player is able to SDI out of the beam.
A Lethinium in Master Fortress.
Shadow versions of them can be found guarding the interior of Master Fortress in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
The Lethinium trophy is exclusive to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
These petalled pests from Kid Icarus: Uprising are the big guns in the Forces of Nature. If you get close to one in Smash Run, it'll fire a wide beam that even cuts through terrain. However, while firing, it leaves itself totally open at the back, so get behind it and take it out with a special or a smash attack.
Alternate artwork of a Lethinium from Kid Icarus: Uprising.
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James Tomkins believes Roy Hodgson's experience could be key for Crystal Palace in their battle to avoid relegation in the final few weeks of the season.
The former England manager has been involved in a number of relegation battles during his time as a manager, including in the Premier League with Fulham and West Bromwich Albion.
And Tomkins thinks that experience of being in similar positions will stand Palace in good stead as the pressure increases in the final few matches.
"His experience will be brilliant for us. He is a calm guy, but if there is a need for him to say anything to us on the pitch, he will," said Tomkins.
"He is a guy that you want in your corner really and in a place like this, and at a time like this.
And Tomkins has hailed the job Hodgson has already done in south London, after taking over a side at the foot of the Premier League table with no points and no goals after four games.
That situation worsened as Palace then lost the first three games of his tenure, but Tomkins says the turnaround since then has been remarkable, with the 29-year-old giving his manager credit for the way he has approached the job, and how he is with his players.
"His style is different, but his training is very thorough and his attention to detail and what he wants to get out of it is very thorough," said Tomkins.
"He is very good and he doesn't mind telling the players what needs to be said; he doesn't hide away from telling us.


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Enhancements to Mortgage Capital Trading's Industry-Leading Best Execution Services Extends Market Share
Nov 14, 2016 | Press Releases
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2016 – Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), an industry leading hedge advisory firm and developer of MCTlive!™, the award-winning secondary marketing software suite, announced that it has added a number of new features to its best execution service offering. The enhancements outpace existing competitor offerings and position MCT to capture additional business among lenders.
"We already enjoy a great deal of ongoing success with our existing best execution model, but the new features we developed in collaboration with our new MSR Services business unit significantly widens opportunity for MCT," says Curtis Richins, president of MCT. "Unlike most hedge advisory firms, MCT has always focused on maximizing loan sales value through a robust best execution analysis that considers a wide range of execution options such as mandatory, AOT, bulk, Agency, co-issue, etc. Our deep secondary marketing expertise and long-standing focus in this area really gives us a strong advantage that outpaces the competition and takes best execution analysis to the next level."
The enhanced tool is an extension of MCT's existing best execution methodology, which is traditionally offered with its proprietary hedging services. The option to leverage the new feature set is ideal for lender clients that are interested in deepening their retain/release decisioning process and cash management concerns. It offers additional dimensions of time to payback, cash drain, corporate tax structure, subservicing terms and MSR financing possibilities, which are not available in other best execution models.
"Lenders, especially non-bank mortgage companies, need to be acutely aware of their cash needs and balance sheet liquidity in addition to getting the best economics out of a loan sale," said Phillip Laren, director of MSR Services at MCT. "The enhanced best execution tool provides analytics to compute cash loss after adjusting for tax impact, months to breakeven, and any lift through MSR financing. It's unique in that it analyzes servicing options not just from a secondary marketing perspective, but also from the financial management side of the business by considering cash spent to retain and when it may eventually be recovered."
The model is completely customizable to actual sub-servicer costs, tax structures, and financing terms. "What if" scenarios can be set to run different scenarios to empower a CFO and secondary trader with data to determine the best decision based on economics, cash, balance sheet, and tax optimization concerns.
The enhanced best execution solution works in conjunction with MCT's proprietary HALO hedging and loan sale program and with its award-wining capital markets platform MCTlive!
MCT formed its MSR Services Group last year after acquiring the assets of PLar Analytics, LLC and PB Pacific Partners, LLC. MCT brought on board founder Phillip Laren to head the company's new MSR Services Group. The deal significantly added to MCT's value proposition by expanding its advisory services to include specialization in mortgage servicing rights valuation.
About MCT:
Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) is a capital markets-focused risk management and advisory services company providing independent analysis, training, hedging strategy and loan sale execution support to clients engaged in the secondary mortgage market. Founded in San Diego, California in May 2001, the company has expanded to include field sales and support offices in Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco and Charlotte. MCT is a recognized leader in the industry and currently supports more than 150 clients on the HALO (Hedging And Loan sales Optimization) Program. The company also develops and supports MCTlive!™, an award-winning real-time, trading and best-execution secondary marketing platform. MCT's LockCentral™ is the industry's largest outsourced centralized lock desk service. For more information, please visit mct-trading.com or call (619) 543-5111.
pr@mctrade.net

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To understand what this is doing, first we need to understand what Nul is, in the context of a file. It is not just a misspelling of NULL.
DOS, since the earliest days, has had a number of devices that can be treated like files, eg LPT1, COM1 and CON. NUL is another of those devices (virtual files, if you like) and is equivalent to the unix \dev\nul, a 'file' that deletes any data that's written to it.
Anything that's written to NUL is discarded. So when a transaction log backup is taken at 'NUL' , you are actually breaking the transaction log chain. That means, you wont be able to restore the transaction logs. As SQL thinks that the log chain is intact, it discards the log records that were sent to Nul as it would after a normal log backup. It does not switch the DB into a pseudo-simple recovery model. Inactive log records are not discarded at a checkpoint and future log backups will succeed.
That's the main difference. Log records will still be retained after a backup to NUL. Log backups will succeed after a backup to NUL. They're useless for restoring the DB because there's a log backup missing, but they'll succeed.
If you run a differential backup, don't run this command! The reason is that the differential backup picks up pages that have changed. Running the backup command resets the flag on the page. Since the backup to a NUL: device reads the page, but does not back it up to media, the flag is reset as if it HAD been backed up… so the database does NOT back it up during the next differential. If you have run a backup to NUL: and do differential backups, run a FULL backup immediately and everything will be fine.
If you have heavy disk IO now, a backup to a NUL: device will only add more stress slowing things down more.
For reason #2, run this command in off hours.


The ARS Classification Committee... concluded that the rose sold in the United States and elsewhere as 'Sombreuil' is not the same as the cultivar named 'Mlle de Sombreuil' originally introduced as a Tea rose by M. Robert in 1850. The cultivar currently grown and purchased in the United States under the name 'Sombreuil' is, in fact, a Large-Flowered Climber introduced into the United States, circa 1880, that does not have the typical Tea fragrance, shrub growth form, and the winter tenderness of the 1850 cultivar.
Website/Catalog (22 Dec 1998) Page(s) 39. Includes photo(s).
Book (1997) Page(s) 389. Includes photo(s).
Book (1997) Page(s) 27. Includes photo(s).
Sombreuil The hardiest of the climbing tea roses... abundant, scented, creamy blooms.
Book (Nov 1994) Page(s) 161.
'Mlle (or Mme) de Sombreuil, Climbing' The bush form, raised in 1850 and introduced by Robert, was a hybrid of 'Gigantesque,' a pink Hybrid Perpetual. The climbing form produces good flower of wonderful beauty, somewhat reminiscent of the flat, quartered character of 'Souvenir de la Malmaison', but infinitely more refinde, of creamy white with flesh tint in the centre, whjich is filled with multitudes of small petals. Delicious tea-scent.
Book (1994) Page(s) 63-64. Includes photo(s).
[caption to photo at p. 64] The 'Sombreuil' we grow in America today is not the rose described in nineteenth-century literature. Whatever the true identify of our 'Sombreuil', it is a hardy and vigorous climber, wonderful for any garden.
Book (Nov 1993) Page(s) 43. Includes photo(s).


Amy Donahue received her MLIS from the University of Washington, June 2007. She has worked as a content indexer for MSN Shopping and as a library volunteer for the Richard Hugo House in Seattle, a center for the literary arts. Amy has also worked part time as a processing assistant in the Henry M. Jackson special collections at the University of Washington and as the library intern for the biotech company Amgen. She has a dual bachelor of arts in mathematics and Russian language and literature from Grinnell College.
Patrick McLaughlin received his MLIS in May of 2008 from the University of South Carolina. He has experience as an intern at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Library and Information Center and the Rodale Library. Mr. McLaughlin also has experience from an assistantship at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Library. He has an undergraduate degree from Clemson in biological sciences.
Paula Maez received her MLS in May 2008 from the University of Arizona. As a Knowledge River Scholar, Paula was a graduate assistant for the Wellness Education Search Project at the University of Arizona School of Information Resources and Library Sciences. She has also worked as a student assistant in the Arizona Health Sciences Library. She is interested in the role of information access in overcoming health disparities among underserved populations. She has a BA degree in education and a BS in speech and health sciences, both from the University of Arizona.
Kathleen Amos received her MLIS in May 2008 from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia and also holds a BA in sociology and social anthropology from Dalhousie. She has experience in cataloging and database management as a student assistant in an academic library, as well as varied practicum experience in the Health Sciences Library and the Family Resource Library of the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre. She has been involved as a volunteer with a patient record database at the Maritime Medical Genetics Service and served as the Secretary for the Dalhousie University Student Chapter of the Canadian Library Association.
May 1, 2008 in People, Programs & Services.


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package yk.senjin.shaders.uniforms;

import yk.jcommon.fastgeom.Vec4f;
import yk.senjin.DDDUtils;

/**
 * Created with IntelliJ IDEA.
 * User: yuri
 * Date: 21/10/15
 * Time: 12:45
 */
public class UniformRefVec4f extends UniformRef<Vec4f> {

    public UniformRefVec4f(String name, Object src, String fieldName) {
        super(name, src, fieldName);
    }

    @Override
    public void plug() {
        DDDUtils.uniform(index, getValue());
    }
}

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text:
Ghost Children By Sue Townsend
Seventeen years ago Angela Carr aborted an unwanted child. The child's father, Christopher Moore, was devastated by the loss and he retreated from the world. Unable to accept what had happened between them both went their separate ways.
Ghost Children Summary
Ghost Children is a compassionate and gritty examination of love and loss from one of Britain's most-loved writers, Sue Townsend
How can she leave the past behind when he won't let her?
However, when Christopher makes a horrifying discovery whilst out walking his dog on the heath he finds that he is compelled to confront Angela about the past. As they start seeing each another again can they avoid the mistakes of the past? And will their future together be eclipsed by those mistakes of yesterday?
'Gripping and disturbing. Utterly absorbing' Independent
'Bleak, tender and deeply affecting. Seldom have I rooted so hard for a set of fictional individuals' Mail on Sunday
'Leaves one gasping for more' Daily Telegraph
'Engrossing, memorable and moving' Guardian
'Startling and raw' Observer
About Sue Townsend
Sue Townsend was born in Leicester in 1946. Despite not learning to read until the age of eight, leaving school at fifteen with no qualifications and having three children by the time she was in her mid-twenties, she always found time to read widely. She also wrote secretly for twenty years. After joining a writers' group at The Phoenix Theatre, Leicester, she won a Thames Television award for her first play, Womberang, and became a professional playwright and novelist. After the publication of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 133/4, Sue continued to make the nation laugh and prick its conscience. She wrote seven further volumes of Adrian's diaries and five other popular novels - including The Queen and I, Number Ten and The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year - and numerous well received plays. Sue passed away in 2014 at the age of sixty-eight. She remains widely regarded as Britain's favourite comic writer.
Customer Reviews - Ghost Children


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Q: Stability and loop gain of negative feedback systems When we look for stability of a feedback system, why do we only concentrate where loop gain is unity and check the phase margin there. The phase of the closed loop system might be passing through 180 but it would still be stable if the phase near the unity loop gain frequency is less than 180. Like in the figure shown below (for negative feedback system), the phase reaches -180 at frequency A but since it is less than 180 at B (unity loop gain) system is stable.

Why doesn't the system gets unstable for frequency A?

Shouldn't the signal Vi  (in the figure) add constructively to signal Vf (inverted twice once due to phase shift of 180 and then due to negative feedback) and grows with time giving unstable system, if operated at frequency A?
I know the negative feedback equations (in figure) and the transfer function getting infinite only for |GH| = -1? But still why doesn't the above reasoning holds valid for frequency A?

A: Some comments from my side:
1.) The stability check in the BODE diagram concerns the LOOP GAIN response only (because once you did mention "closed-loop system" in your text.)
2.) The shown system is "conditionally stable". That means: It is stable - regardless the properties at the frequency A. However, if you REDUCE the gain within the loop until the gain crosses the point A (the phase remains unchanged) the closed-loop system will be unstable.
Such conditional stable system should be avoided because a gain reduction can happen due to aging or other damping effects. Remember: Classical feedback systems with a continuos decreasing loop phase will become unstable (under closed-loop conditions) for rising gain values (beyond a certain limit) only.
As to your next question - the input signal Vi does not influence stability properties at all. Stability is determined by the loop components only. That is the reason, we investigate the loop gain only.
EDIT:   Here is an explanation why the closed loop (your example) will be stable:
If a closed-loop system is unstable, this point of instability also must be "stable". That means - either we will have "stable" and continuous oscillations or the output is latched at one of the supply voltage rails. In both cases, this point of instability is fixed.
Now - what happens at the point A in your example? Here we have a rising phase which is identical to a NEGATIVE group delay at this point (group delay is defined as the negative phase slope). This is an indication for the unability of the closed-loop system to let the amplitudes rise (oscillations or latching at the supply rail). Rather, the system returns to a stable operating point.
A final information: The stability check investigates either (a) the -180deg line or (b) the -360 deg line. This depends on what you are investigating: (a) Either the simple product GH or (b) the loop gain LG which is LG=-GH.

A: The concept of checking the phase angle at unity gain only applies to simple systems in which the phase-vs-frequency plot is monotonic, where the assumption is that the phase angle is only increasing with frequency, and that as long as the phase margin is sufficient at unity gain, then it can only be better at lower frequencies.
This assumption does not hold in the example you give, since the phase plot is not monotonic. Therefore, you must do a more complete analysis. Any system that has greater than unity gain and a total of 360° of phase shift (including systems with inverting amplifiers and 180° phase shift) at some frequency will oscillate.

A: Let's assume the phase continues to fall at frequencies greater than point B and ultimately crosses -180 degrees (again). This assumption makes Bode analysis valid (because a rising phase and falling magnitude is indicative of a RHP pole that calls for further analysis). Otherwise you need to use the Nyquist Stability Criterion which is more universally valid  (e.g. right-half poles).

This type of a system is very common in DC-DC Buck converters. It's a Conditionally Stable system. This means that lowering or increasing the gain by a sufficient amount (the Gain Margin) will cause oscillation. A conditionally Stable system has both an Upper and a Lower Gain Margin.
Using Bode analysis, you're analysing the Characteristic Equation: L-1=0  where L is the Loop gain. The solution to the characteristic equation occurs at L=1  or L=0dB. That's why you analyse the phase shift only at 0dB.

A: To cause instability (sustained self oscillation), the phase has to be exactly 0 degrees and gain has to be equal to or greater than 1. Given that there is 180 degrees phase shift due to the circuit being an inverting amplifier, if the amplifier itself doesn't produce an additional phase shift of at least 180 degrees, then it won't oscillate.
Having said that, the frequency response when the loop is closed will not be ideal and there will likely be severe "ringing" on some signals but, it won't reach "classic" instability.

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text:
class Contract < ActiveRecord::Base
  belongs_to :company
  belongs_to :developer
end


Barbuda was devastated by Hurricane Irma in September 2017, with an estimated 95% of man-made structures on the island damaged. The island of Antigua fared better. Please carefully check the most up to date information about the status of these islands before you book your holiday - the FCO Office website is a good place to start. But don't be put off unnecessarily, your tourist dollars will help the islands rebuild.
Ringed by miles of beautiful, yet deserted beaches, Barbuda is Antigua's dozier cousin, a place where the wildlife population is great and the human population is small. The best places to stay on Barbuda are a handful of hotels and guesthouses, perfect for anyone wanting a proper Caribbean hideaway.
Barbuda has just one settlement, the peaceful village of Codrington, three miles north of the ferry landing and on the eastern shore of the lagoon, which is home to Barbuda's famous frigate colony.
Barbuda is a great place for a barefoot luxury island break. For those who want a little activity you'll find snorkelling or diving, or a spot of birdwatching (the frigate likes to call Barbuda home), fishing or even the simple pleasures of beachcombing!
For bird watchers and nature lovers the Frigate Bird Sanctuary is a must!
Visit the well known and beautiful 17-mile beach!
The island is all about getting away from it all and the best places to stay in Barbuda are perfect hideaways, ideal for a romantic break.
North Beach is the perfect Caribbean hideaway, a collection of five, very secluded villas with beach-chic rooms, complete with muslin drapes and hammocks. There are miles of empty beach right on your doorstep. The restaurant is excellent, specialising in simple, locally sourced dishes. The only way to get here is by boat and all the villas have ocean views. Mmmm. Peace.


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Air New Zealand unveils Economy Skynest bunkbeds
Air New Zealand has unveiled a ground-breaking new lie-flat prototype sleep product for economy class travellers.
The Economy Skynest is the result of three years of Air New Zealand research and development, with the input of more than 200 customers at its Hangar 22 innovation centre in Auckland.
The airline has filed patent and trademark applications for the Economy Skynest which provides six full length lie-flat sleep pods.
Air New Zealand chief marketing and customer officer, Mike Tod, said as the airline operates some of the world's longest flights, such as the upcoming Auckland-New York service at up to 17 hours 40 minutes one way, it is committed to putting more magic back into flying.
"We have a tremendous amount of development work underway looking at product innovations we can bring across all cabins of the aircraft.
"A clear pain point for economy travellers on long-haul flights is the inability to stretch out.
"The development of the Economy Skynest is a direct response to that challenge," Tod added.
Air New Zealand will make a final decision on whether to operate the Economy Skynest next year after it has assessed the performance of its inaugural year of Auckland-New York operations.


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/* PhyTouch v0.2.6
 * By AlloyTeam http://www.alloyteam.com/
 * Github: https://github.com/AlloyTeam/PhyTouch
 * MIT Licensed.
 */

;(function () {
    'use strict';

    if (!Date.now)
        Date.now = function () { return new Date().getTime(); };

    var vendors = ['webkit', 'moz'];
    for (var i = 0; i < vendors.length && !window.requestAnimationFrame; ++i) {
        var vp = vendors[i];
        window.requestAnimationFrame = window[vp + 'RequestAnimationFrame'];
        window.cancelAnimationFrame = (window[vp + 'CancelAnimationFrame']
                                   || window[vp + 'CancelRequestAnimationFrame']);
    }
    if (/iP(ad|hone|od).*OS 6/.test(window.navigator.userAgent) // iOS6 is buggy
        || !window.requestAnimationFrame || !window.cancelAnimationFrame) {
        var lastTime = 0;
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            var now = Date.now();
            var nextTime = Math.max(lastTime + 16, now);
            return setTimeout(function () { callback(lastTime = nextTime); },
                              nextTime - now);
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        window.cancelAnimationFrame = clearTimeout;
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(function () {

    function bind(element, type, callback) {
        element.addEventListener(type, callback, false);
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    function ease(x) {
        return Math.sqrt(1 - Math.pow(x - 1, 2));
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    function reverseEase(y) {
        return 1 - Math.sqrt(1 - y * y);
    }

    function preventDefaultTest(el, exceptions) {
        for (var i in exceptions) {
            if (exceptions[i].test(el[i])) {
                return true;
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        this.reverse = this._getValue(option.reverse, false);
        this.element = typeof option.touch === "string" ? document.querySelector(option.touch) : option.touch;
        this.target = this._getValue(option.target, this.element);
        var followersArr = this._getValue(option.followers, []);
        this.followers = followersArr.map(function(follower){
            return {
                element: typeof follower.element === 'string' ? document.querySelector(follower.element) : follower.element,
                offset: follower.offset,
            }
        })
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        this.property = option.property;
        this.tickID = 0;

        this.value = this._getValue(option.value, this.target[this.property]);
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        this.followers.forEach(function(follower){
            follower.element[this.property] = this.value + follower.offset;
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        this.fixed = this._getValue(option.fixed, false);
        this.sensitivity = this._getValue(option.sensitivity, 1);
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        this.maxRegion = this._getValue(option.maxRegion, 600);
        this.springMaxRegion = this._getValue(option.springMaxRegion, 60);
        this.maxSpeed = option.maxSpeed;
        this.hasMaxSpeed = !(this.maxSpeed === void 0);
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        var noop = function () { };
        var alwaysTrue = function () { return true; };
        this.change = option.change || noop;
        this.touchEnd = option.touchEnd || noop;
        this.touchStart = option.touchStart || noop;
        this.touchMove = option.touchMove || noop;
        this.touchCancel = option.touchCancel || noop;
        this.reboundEnd = option.reboundEnd || noop;
        this.animationEnd = option.animationEnd || noop;
        this.correctionEnd = option.correctionEnd || noop;
        this.tap = option.tap || noop;
        this.pressMove = option.pressMove || noop;
        this.shouldRebound = option.shouldRebound || alwaysTrue;

        this.preventDefault = this._getValue(option.preventDefault, true);
        this.preventDefaultException = { tagName: /^(INPUT|TEXTAREA|BUTTON|SELECT)$/ };
        this.hasMin = !(this.min === void 0);
        this.hasMax = !(this.max === void 0);
        this.isTouchStart = false;
        this.step = option.step;
        this.inertia = this._getValue(option.inertia, true);

        this._calculateIndex();

        this.eventTarget = window;
        if(option.bindSelf){
            this.eventTarget = this.element;
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        this._moveHandler = this._move.bind(this);
        bind(this.element, "touchstart", this._start.bind(this));
        bind(this.eventTarget, "touchend", this._end.bind(this));
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        this.eventTarget.addEventListener("touchmove", this._moveHandler, { passive: false, capture: false });
        this.x1 = this.x2 = this.y1 = this.y2 = null;
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        isAtMax: function () {
            return this.hasMax && this.target[this.property] >= this.max;
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        isAtMin: function () {
            return this.hasMin && this.target[this.property] <= this.min;
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        _getValue: function (obj, defaultValue) {
            return obj === void 0 ? defaultValue : obj;
        },
        stop:function(){
            cancelAnimationFrame(this.tickID);
            this._calculateIndex();
        },
        _start: function (evt) {
            this.isTouchStart = true;
            this.touchStart.call(this, evt, this.target[this.property]);
            cancelAnimationFrame(this.tickID);
            this._calculateIndex();
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            this.x1 = this.preX = evt.touches[0].pageX;
            this.y1 = this.preY = evt.touches[0].pageY;
            this.start = this.vertical ? this.preY : this.preX;
            this._firstTouchMove = true;
            this._preventMove = false;
        },
        _move: function (evt) {
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                    var f = this.moveFactor;
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                        f = this.outFactor;
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                        f = this.outFactor;
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                    this.preX = currentX;
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                    if (!this.fixed) {
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                        this.followers.forEach(function(follower){
                            follower.element[this.property] += detalD;
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                        this.startTime = timestamp;
                        this.start = this.vertical ? this.preY : this.preX;
                    }
                    this.touchMove.call(this, evt, this.target[this.property]);
                }

                if (this.preventDefault && !preventDefaultTest(evt.target, this.preventDefaultException)) {
                    evt.preventDefault();
                }

                if (len === 1) {
                    if (this.x2 !== null) {
                        evt.deltaX = currentX - this.x2;
                        evt.deltaY = currentY - this.y2;

                    } else {
                        evt.deltaX = 0;
                        evt.deltaY = 0;
                    }
                    this.pressMove.call(this, evt, this.target[this.property]);
                }
                this.x2 = currentX;
                this.y2 = currentY;
            }
        },
        _cancel: function (evt) {
            var current = this.target[this.property];
            this.touchCancel.call(this, evt, current);
            this._end(evt);

        },
        to: function (v, time, user_ease, callback) {
            this._to(v, this._getValue(time, 600), user_ease || ease, this.change, function (value) {
                this._calculateIndex();
                this.reboundEnd.call(this, value);
                this.animationEnd.call(this, value);
                callback && callback.call(this, value);
            }.bind(this));

        },
        _calculateIndex: function () {
            if (this.hasMax && this.hasMin) {
                this.currentPage = Math.round((this.max - this.target[this.property]) / this.step);
            }
        },
        _end: function (evt) {
            if (this.isTouchStart) {
                this.isTouchStart = false;
                var self = this,
                    current = this.target[this.property],
                    triggerTap = (Math.abs(evt.changedTouches[0].pageX - this.x1) < 30 && Math.abs(evt.changedTouches[0].pageY - this.y1) < 30);
                if (triggerTap) {
                    this.tap.call(this, evt, current);
                }
                if (this.touchEnd.call(this, evt, current, this.currentPage) === false) return;
                if (this.hasMax && current > this.max) {
                    if (!this.shouldRebound(current)) {
                        return;
                    }
                    this._to(this.max, 200, ease, this.change, function (value) {
                        this.reboundEnd.call(this, value);
                        this.animationEnd.call(this, value);
                    }.bind(this));
                } else if (this.hasMin && current < this.min) {
                    if (!this.shouldRebound(current)) {
                        return;
                    }
                    this._to(this.min, 200, ease, this.change, function (value) {
                        this.reboundEnd.call(this, value);
                        this.animationEnd.call(this, value);
                    }.bind(this));
                } else if (this.inertia && !triggerTap && !this._preventMove && !this.fixed) {
                    var dt = new Date().getTime() - this.startTime;
                    if (dt < 300) {
                        var distance = ((this.vertical ? evt.changedTouches[0].pageY : evt.changedTouches[0].pageX) - this.start) * this.sensitivity,
                            speed = Math.abs(distance) / dt,
                            actualSpeed = this.factor * speed;
                        if (this.hasMaxSpeed && actualSpeed > this.maxSpeed) {
                            actualSpeed = this.maxSpeed;
                        }
                        var direction = distance < 0 ? -1 : 1;
                        if (this.reverse) {
                            direction = -direction;
                        }
                        var destination = current + (actualSpeed * actualSpeed) / (2 * this.deceleration) * direction;

                        var tRatio = 1;
                        if (destination < this.min) {
                            if (destination < this.min - this.maxRegion) {
                                tRatio = reverseEase((current - this.min + this.springMaxRegion) / (current - destination));
                                destination = this.min - this.springMaxRegion;
                            } else {
                                tRatio = reverseEase((current - this.min + this.springMaxRegion * (this.min - destination) / this.maxRegion) / (current - destination));
                                destination = this.min - this.springMaxRegion * (this.min - destination) / this.maxRegion;
                            }
                        } else if (destination > this.max) {
                            if (destination > this.max + this.maxRegion) {
                                tRatio = reverseEase((this.max + this.springMaxRegion - current) / (destination - current));
                                destination = this.max + this.springMaxRegion;
                            } else {
                                tRatio = reverseEase((this.max + this.springMaxRegion * (destination - this.max) / this.maxRegion - current) / (destination - current));
                                destination = this.max + this.springMaxRegion * (destination - this.max) / this.maxRegion;

                            }
                        }
                        var duration = Math.round(speed / self.deceleration) * tRatio;

                        self._to(Math.round(destination), duration, ease, self.change, function (value) {

                            if (self.hasMax && self.target[self.property] > self.max) {
                                if (!this.shouldRebound(self.target[self.property])) {
                                    return;
                                }
                                cancelAnimationFrame(self.tickID);
                                self._to(self.max, 600, ease, self.change, self.animationEnd);

                            } else if (self.hasMin && self.target[self.property] < self.min) {
                                if (!this.shouldRebound(self.target[self.property])) {
                                    return;
                                }
                                cancelAnimationFrame(self.tickID);
                                self._to(self.min, 600, ease, self.change, self.animationEnd);

                            } else {
                                if(self.step) {
                                    self._correction()
                                }else{
                                    self.animationEnd.call(self, value);
                                }
                            }

                            self.change.call(this, value);
                        });

                    } else {
                        self._correction();
                    }
                } else {
                    self._correction();
                }
            }
            this.x1 = this.x2 = this.y1 = this.y2 = null;

        },
        _to: function (value, time, ease, onChange, onEnd) {
            var el = this.target,
                property = this.property;
            var followers = this.followers;
            var current = el[property];
            var dv = value - current;
            var beginTime = +new Date();
            var self = this;
            var toTick = function () {

                var dt = +new Date() - beginTime;
                if (dt >= time) {
                    el[property] = value;
                    onChange && onChange.call(self, value);
                    onEnd && onEnd.call(self, value);
                    return;
                }
                var nextPosition = dv * ease(dt / time) + current
                el[property] = nextPosition;
                followers.forEach(function(follower){
                    follower.element[property] = nextPosition + follower.offset;
                })
                self.tickID = requestAnimationFrame(toTick);
                onChange && onChange.call(self, el[property]);
            };
            toTick();
        },
        _correction: function () {
            if (this.step === void 0) return;
            var el = this.target,
                property = this.property;
            var value = el[property];
            var rpt = Math.floor(Math.abs(value / this.step));
            var dy = value % this.step;
            if (Math.abs(dy) > this.step / 2) {
                this._to((value < 0 ? -1 : 1) * (rpt + 1) * this.step, 400, ease, this.change, function (value) {
                    this._calculateIndex();
                    this.correctionEnd.call(this, value);
                    this.animationEnd.call(this, value);
                }.bind(this));
            } else {
                this._to((value < 0 ? -1 : 1) * rpt * this.step, 400, ease, this.change, function (value) {
                    this._calculateIndex();
                    this.correctionEnd.call(this, value);
                    this.animationEnd.call(this, value);
                }.bind(this));
            }
        }
    };

    if (typeof module !== 'undefined' && typeof exports === 'object') {
        module.exports = PhyTouch;
    } else {
        window.PhyTouch = PhyTouch;
    }

})();


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Matty Russell signs for Warrington Wolves for second time
Mike Parsons
Matty Russell on a determined ball carry for Toulouse Olympique at Hull KR during the 2022 season. Picture: SWpix.com
WARRINGTON Wolves have signed Matty Russell for a second time.
The winger, who has had spells with Toronto Wolfpack, Leigh Centurions and Toulouse Olympique since departing The Halliwell Jones Stadium in 2018, has started training with the club today after putting pen to paper on a 12 months deal with a one-year option.
Warrington Guardian: Matty Russell, who has rejoined Warrington Wolves
Matty Russell, who has rejoined Warrington Wolves (Image: Warrington Wolves)
The 29-year-old, who represented Scotland in the Rugby League World Cup, joins as a free agent after spending 2022 as part of Toulouse's one-year adventure in Super League.
Warrington Wolves head coach Daryl Powell believes Russell has a lot to offer in the 2023 season.
"We've been looking around since the end of last season to give us more strength and depth in our outside backs, particularly with Connor Wrench being injured for the first part of the season," said Powell.
"An opportunity to sign Matty came up and, having played against him last season, I believe he will offer us some great strength in depth on our wings.
"As a powerful dynamic runner he can really create havoc in defences on kick returns.
"I've sat down with him and talked in detail about what we need from our players over this coming season. He is highly motivated and I believe he will be a quality acquisition for the club."
Warrington Guardian: Matty Russell will be wearing shirt number 34 for Warrington Wolves in 2023
Matty Russell will be wearing shirt number 34 for Warrington Wolves in 2023 (Image: Warrington Wolves)
Former head coach of The Wire, Steve Price, released Russell four months into his first season in charge, with the Wiganer then joining Canadian outfit Toronto on a two-and-a-half year deal.
Russell only featured three times under Price. He was dropped after Warrington's 18-10 victory over Widnes Vikings on February 16, 2018, with Mitch Brown taking over the role that was then to be filled by high-profile signing Josh Charnley.
He first joined The Wire for the 2014 season and went on to make 94 appearances, touching down for 31 tries.
Russell helped Warrington to win the League Leaders' Shield in 2016 and scored a try in that year's Challenge Cup Final defeat to Hull FC at Wembley. His contract was extended until November, 2019, at the end of that campaign.
He came through the ranks at Wigan Warriors and had a stint on loan at Hull FC before spending the 2013 season in Australia with Gold Coast Titans.
Upon joining Warrington, he was initially utilised as an explosive running full-back by then coach Tony Smith and got himself among the competition's top metre makers – dummy-half darts being a particularly strong point.
Duties were shared between full-back and wing during an injury-hit 2015 and 2016, but he was only called upon on the flanks in 2017 when 12 tries in 24 games was his best return for the club.
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A vehicle attempted to gain unauthorized access to Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California, one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the United States, on the evening of Friday, January 27, the base said.The Camp Pendleton press office said the attempt was made at around 6:30 pm, and the Marshall Office deployed "final denial barriers," and disabled the vehicle.Video shows a car burning at a security barrier at Camp Pendleton main gate, which was temporarily closed.Local media reported everyone in the car was taken to the Palomar hospital in Escondido. Credit: NotInRegz via Storyful
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Renowned the world over, Scottish seafood is the country's largest food export and something we can be rightly proud of. In this special feature Ailsa Sheldon profiles some of the leading figures in the industry – from fishmongers to celebrated chefs to award-winning fish and chip shop owners. So tuck in folks!
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A dog which fled to the UK from Ukraine with its owner has been left so traumatised by the war that it is constantly terrified of cars and fireworks. Lana Sushko, 47, says her mutt Ressi refuses to go outside even to use the toilet and will shake and cowers in fear when she hears loud noises outside the house. Source: SWNS
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Songs get some by performers in many forms. I like soloists as they can put everything into their singing. I also like groups as they can share the load and bounce off each other. And then there are duets.
Duets can be a curious thing, and rely a lot on the chemistry between the two parties. Often, it comes down to the singers standing 10 centimetres apart and shouting at each other. On another subject, today's birthday girl სოფო გელოვანი/Sopho Gelovani was part of a duet with Disney overtones. It was even touted as a winner. It obviously didn't happen. Perhaps it was because Sopho and her pal Nodi came after five of the top seven songs.


Zoybar is described as a hardware and web platform for developing mashable music instruments in a co-creation environment.
Zoybar is designed to provide modular hardware kits that enable musicians to assemble variety of custom electric string instruments from the same basic components. Its revolutionary open design is also designed to allow the users to mount numerous sound effects controllers that are made by other manufacturers and end users. The results are interchangeable mashup instruments that enable the musicians to play and manipulate the sound simultaneously and directly from the instrument.
Zoybar.net is the social community and R&D lab that supports its global hardware users, designed as an open platform that could be upgraded and improved by its users in a decentralized R&D environment. Think of the Zoybar platform as a hardware version that might be similar to the 'Firefox' browser concept or the 'Wikipedia' concept with hardware add-ons and user-made applications.
Since Zoybar was officially launched (on February 2009), users have started to upload several modifications and upgrade options, according to the company. They hope that in the next three years this innovation model could produce hundreds of new music instruments that would have not been produced under the terms of conventional business models.
For more information, visit www.zoybar.net.


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Q: Reading in a File (AS3) and repeatedly/dyamically accessing the data This may be a tired old question, but I have yet to find a good answer. Say for instance you have a class that reads in an xml file to get information such as a grocery store items, prices, etc. This class also allows you to retrieve the information about a grocery store item with a get() function.
var grocery:GroceryStore = new GroceryStore(); //create a class that
                                               //reads in xml about
                                               //grocery items

grocery.get("lettuce");                        //get some data

In this scenario, I am constantly running into issues because the get() function is being called before the event that loads in the xml file.  It wouldn't make sense to place the get() in the onLoad event for the xml file because I want it to be re-usable and dynamic.  Also, AS3 doesn't have a wait() function so I can't stall until the file is loaded? Does anyone have an idea on how to read in a file and then be able to safely access the data dynamically and repeatedly? Hopefully this example and my question is thorough enough, if not let me know.
Thanks

A: You can use events - listen for the complete event to be dispatched.
Add the following code to GroceryStore class
//constructor or a load method
var ldr:URLLoader = new URLLoader();
ldr.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, onLoad);
ldr.load(new URLRequest(xmlurl));
function onLoad(e:Event):void
{
  //process xml here
  dispatchEvent(e);
}

Now use it as:
var grocery:GroceryStore = new GroceryStore();
grocery.addEventListener(Event.COMPLETE, onGroceryLoad);
function onGroceryLoad(e:Event):void
{
  grocery.get("lettuce");
}


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Doctor Strange (2016): 8.5 out of 10
Home » Collections » Doctor Strange (2016): 8.5 out of 10
December 28, 2016December 22, 2020 By Scott Waldmann
Let's face it; this year has belonged to comic-book films. Benedict Cumberbatch's take as the Sorcerer Supreme of the MCU marks the eighth superhero film to be released in theatres this year (Deadpool, Batman v Superman, Civil War, X-Men: Apocalypse, Suicide Squad, The Killing Joke, and Return of the Caped Crusaders). The Sherlock, Trek-villain, Dragon of Middle Earth now plays a neurosurgeon named Stephen Strange as he battles the mystical forces to keep the world safe and lose the ego that only Tony Stark can have.
Marvel now has the greatest overall cast of heroes and villains to play with. Tilda Swinton (you can actually recognize her) plays the 'Ancient One', Chiwetel Ejiofor (Twelve Years a Slave) plays Mordo, and Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale, Hannibal) plays Kaecilius. Even Rachel McAdams (The Notebook) is there as Strange's assistant and long-time companion Christine. Marvel has literally stolen most of Hollywood, and this film uses most of them justly.
After a car accident robs Strange of his steady-as-a-rock hands, his desperation sends him on a journey of discovery that drowns him in the mystic arts and puts him on the path of becoming a hidden hero rather than what the Avengers are; loud and social. After meeting the Ancient One, Strange immediately doubts magic exists, until the real star of the show rears its face; the visual effects.
Doctor Strange may be the most beautiful Marvel film to date due to how it warps reality and completely turns the film Inception (2010) into a minor feat of effects. Strange is convinced after his fly through the universe and decides to learn the mystic arts in order to gain the knowledge and expand his horizon of possibilities rather than merely fix his hands. Being trained by both the Ancient One and Mordo, Strange uses his photographic memory to learn the spells and understand the abilities caused by his skill to tap into the energy of the astral plane. Strange wasn't the only pupil trained by the tag-team; Kaecilius taps into a dark dimension to get revenge on the Ancient One for lying to him and using unknown forces to give herself abilities beyond other's imaginations.
The purpose of the film is to introduce magic into the MCU as Suicide Squad failed even though bringing in Enchantress and Katana, but this film completely succeeds in making magic great while having a hard time explaining it directly. Doctor Strange makes it seem like anyone can do magic if they do as Strange randomly did, while also studying for a long time in an ancient temple. It's a great metaphor, but since Marvel has been a science-oriented universe, magic is a hard concept to simply insert. This film is a typical origin story that follows a film about all the heroes fighting each other; there was a lot going on before, and now there's plenty more to deal with. As far as an origin story goes, this film is constantly moving which is benefited from quick conversations and a lot of action sequences or visual trips. The pacing and effects make this film, while its main villain (Mads) adds a little conflict (due to a lack of screen-time, although he's great in each scene) and leads to what Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) did. A quick ending, with a bargain.
Doctor Strange is a typical superhero origin movie that benefits from introducing another layer to the MCU, while having great chemistry among its many characters and visuals for them to play with. Cumberbatch and Swinton steal the show and Chiwetel serves as a great mediator between the two while remaining a bit distant from his comic-book counterpart. This is the first Marvel film in a while to not solely rely on humor, but rather the bigger picture of the multi-verse and the possibilities that Marvel has yet to tinker with. There is some humor though, but its dryness gives the setting more reality and seriousness than most MCU films have been throwing at its audiences since the first Avengers film. For presenting audiences with a mystical conundrum, beautiful visual set-pieces, great characters, another step to Thanos stretching his legs, and a rushed ending, Doctor Strange deserves an 8.5 out of 10. It's a good bargain that even Dormammu would accept.
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Q: ANDROID_SDK_ROOT=undefined (recommended setting) Requirements check failed for JDK 8 l am using IONIC and Cordova to build android app. When i run this command : sudo ionic cordova build android l have following issue :
ANDROID_SDK_ROOT=undefined (recommended setting)
ANDROID_HOME=/Users/macbook/Library/Android/sdk (DEPRECATED)
Requirements check failed for JDK 8 ('1.8.*')! Detected version: 14.0.1
Check your ANDROID_SDK_ROOT / JAVA_HOME / PATH environment variables.

ionic info :
   Ionic CLI                     : 6.10.1 (/usr/local/lib/node_modules/@ionic/cli)
   Ionic Framework               : @ionic/angular 5.2.2
   @angular-devkit/build-angular : 0.901.9
   @angular-devkit/schematics    : 9.1.9
   @angular/cli                  : 9.1.9
   @ionic/angular-toolkit        : 2.2.0

Cordova:

   Cordova CLI       : 9.0.0 (cordova-lib@9.0.1)
   Cordova Platforms : none
   Cordova Plugins   : no whitelisted plugins (0 plugins total)

Utility:

   cordova-res : 0.15.1
   native-run  : 1.0.0

System:

   ios-deploy : 1.10.0
   ios-sim    : 8.0.2
   NodeJS     : v12.18.1 (/usr/local/bin/node)
   npm        : 6.14.5
   OS         : macOS Catalina
   Xcode      : Xcode 11.5 Build version 11E608c

Ionic Requirements
Requirements check results for android:
Java JDK: installed 14.0.1
Android SDK: installed true
Android target: installed android-30,android-29,android-28,android-27,android-26,android-25,android-24,android-23,android-22,android-21,android-20,android-19,Google Inc.:Google APIs:19
Gradle: not installed
Could not find an installed version of Gradle either in Android Studio,
or on your system to install the gradle wrapper. Please include gradle
in your path, or install Android Studio

Requirements check results for ios:
Apple macOS: installed darwin
Xcode: installed 11.5
ios-deploy: installed 1.10.0
CocoaPods: not installed
CocoaPods was not found. Please install version 1.0.1 or greater from https://cocoapods.org/
Some of requirements check failed

.bash_profile :
export JAVA_HOME=/Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_251.jdk/Contents/Home
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
export ANDROID_HOME=/Users/dylan/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_SDK_ROOT=/Users/dylan/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_AVD_HOME=/Users/dylan/.android/avd
export PATH=${PATH}:/$ANDROID_HOME/platform-tools:/$ANDROID_HOME/tools:/$ANDROID_HOME/tools/bin
export ANDROID_HOME=~/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_SDK_ROOT=~/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_AVD_HOME=~/.android/avd
export GRADLE_HOME=~/Development/gradle-6.5.1/bin

Java version :
openjdk version "14.0.1" 2020-04-14
OpenJDK Runtime Environment (build 14.0.1+14)
OpenJDK 64-Bit Server VM (build 14.0.1+14, mixed mode, sharing)

Matching Java Virtual Machines :
Matching Java Virtual Machines (1):
    1.8.0_251, x86_64:  "Java SE 8" /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/jdk1.8.0_251.jdk/Contents/Home

l followed and applied  all answers on stackoverflow withe same my issues , but i still have same problem when i want build android app .
any idea please ?

A: finally i have solved . I edited the ~/.bash_profile
export JAVA_HOME=`/usr/libexec/java_home -v 1.8.0_251`
export PATH=$JAVA_HOME/bin:$PATH
export ANDROID_HOME=/Users/dylan/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_SDK_ROOT=/Users/dylan/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_AVD_HOME=/Users/dylan/.android/avd
export PATH=${PATH}:/$ANDROID_HOME/platform-tools:/$ANDROID_HOME/tools:/$ANDROID_HOME/tools/bin
export ANDROID_HOME=~/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_SDK_ROOT=~/Library/Android/sdk
export ANDROID_AVD_HOME=~/.android/avd
export GRADLE_HOME=~/Development/gradle-6.5.1/bin
// Carefully add $GRADLE_HOME folder root .
export PATH="$PATH:$ANDROID_HOME:$ANDROID_HOME/tools:$ANDROID_HOME/platform-tools:$GRADLE_HOME"

is very important to add $GRADLE_HOME root folder to avoid this problem
Then
source ~/.bash_profile

A: First your .bash_profile exports most of vars twice which is wrong. But the the main thing is that for an interactive shell, the ~/.bash_profile file is not executed. Luckily the ~/.bashrc is so export from there instead.


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My advice for 2014!
Live life passionately.
Be positive because you are great! Follow your dreams and believe in yourself and never let anyone say you can't do what you want to achieve.
Say I love you.
If you feel it, say it, no matter how hard those three words might be for you, say it anyway because if you don't, you will be missing out on an exquisite moment in life and life is all about exquisite moments. Tell your partner all the time, tell your friends and family and you will have no regrets. We don't know what we'll turn to meet around the corner so don't wait, say it now!
Speak your mind.
The wrong people will resent you for it, the right people will respect you for it.
Be strong and true to yourself and never lie. Live your life authentically and to the full and remember, you are the master of your own ship. You can achieve anything that you want!
Christmas Cracker
Audio Book 5. The Big Apple
This story follows the unlikely adventure of a tiny little worm called Ronnie, who manages to worm her way from her woodland home to New York City, The Big Apple. Her story begins when she encounters two mischievous squirrels called Yes and No who try to confuse her and send her the wrong way, but somehow she makes her own way there and has a wonderful adventure. The story also features a lively Ice Hockey game.
The story includes an original classical soundtrack with an unexpected twist. Character voices by Anna-Christina and Adie Hardy. Belle Star (a seasoned musician) as No the squirrel and David Ryder Prangley (singer of Glam Rock band Rachel Stamp) as Freddie the ferret. Accompanied by unique sound effects throughout.
Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Johnny-No-Cash
iTunes: Coming soon...
Hope you enjoy listening and Merry Christmas everyone!
Somethings you should never throw away...
I have recently been redecorating and decluttering my boudoir, which is something we should all do once in a while. Anyway, I was shocked to discover how much rubbish I have acquired over the years, it was no wonder I hadn't any space left for new things! And so, I began the long process of sorting out, throwing away and collecting things for charity.
One of the forgotten treasures I found was a Freeds bag full of my old used pointe shoes! My first thought, was how disgusting they are... worn, dirty and some still covered with make-up on from various performances. Small ones from when I was little, flat ones, soft pointe shoes with the backs ripped out for day to day rehearsals and ballet classes and the last pair of pointe shoes I ever wore which was for my final performance in Swan Lake (my first and last ballet). I couldn't resist, I had to try one pair on regardless of the consequences...
They still fitted but they were so incredibly uncomfortable! I wondered how I could have spent my life in them many years ago. I went to the mirror and painfully forced my way back up onto pointe and yes, I could still do it! I guess it's like riding a bike, you never forget.
For years I blocked out this part of my life in fear that if I faced it, it would bring up painful memories and unwanted emotions but now, I feel so proud of my past and realize it's such a huge part of me, as a musician and as a performer today. I have so much amazing memorabilia, from books I was in to videos of me dancing, photographs, newspaper articles I was in and records of all my performances. These are very special treasures that will live on in my family after I am gone.
Even though this bag of history takes up a lot of space in my draw, there are somethings you should never throw away...
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Happy Hallowe'en!
Wishing you all a Happy Hallowe'en!
This week my fourth Music Audio Story was released which I am very excited about. I have been in the studio for the past few weeks mixing my fifth story and creating a Christmas special story which I will tell you about later. In the meantime check out the new release...
Audio Book 4. Jimi & his friend Joe
Based on a tabby cat with unusually large ears called Jimi, this is a story about two unlikely friends. The story takes you on a farm yard adventure and features an unexpected twist in the music.
The story includes an original classical soundtrack with an unexpected twist. Character voices by Anna-Christina and Adie Hardy. Rob Stitch (singer of Rhino) as Jimi the cat, Susie Lewis (you may have seen Susie as Harriet in the Play Colder Than Here) as Moorerag the Border Collie and Tom Meadows (you can find him touring the world drumming for some of today's biggest artists such as Kylie Minogue) as Piggy the Pig and drums. Accompanied by unique sound effects throughout.
Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00G96H016
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jimi-his-friend-joe
Hope you all have a wickedly good evening,
8 Year Anniversary!
Today is my 8 Year Anniversary!
On October 8th at 2pm, something felt like it snapped in my neck, followed by shooting pains in my face and a seriously mean headache that felt like my brain was moving in my head every time I moved! This was a vessel bursting in my brain. Nothing could have prepared me for what was about to happen to me.
I was taken to hospital and lucky for me, they did not send me home with migraine tablets! Instead I was rushed to Charing Cross Hospital in an ambulance early the next morning where I would spend an extraordinary 11 days. I had head x-rays, an angiogram, a five hour coiling procedure which was unsuccessful (I would be the schmuck who had an unusual bleed) and that led me to having open brain surgery for 6 1/2 hours to save my life!
I have Doctor O' Neil (the only man alive to have actually seen inside my head), the lovely Roger, Marito and Shinead to name but a few to thank and all the crew on 11 West for making my life easier whilst saving it. For a squeamish person such as myself, I have been through more than you can imagine. Fear and pain beyond belief, I've had staples in my head! I almost died but I get to live on and continue performing and making music for you lovely people.
I am an extremely lucky girl!
What is a Subarachnoid Brain Haemorrhage?
Berry aneurysms may burst if put under extra stress. The end result is a brain haemorrhage or stroke. The haemorrhage that occurs when a berry aneurysm bursts is known as a subarachnoid haemorrhage. Only about one in 7,000 people have a subarachnoid haemorrhage and not every brain haemorrhage is due to a berry aneurysm. Although about 70 per cent of subarachnoid haemorrhages are caused this way, no defect can be found in at least ten per cent, and there are other types of brain haemorrhage.
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a particular disaster because it's often fatal - as many as 30 per cent die within hours, and a further 50 per cent die within the first month - or result in serious disability. Among the survivors of brain aneurysms, the mental capacity of around half of them will be affected.
There's often little or no warning that a subarachnoid haemorrhage is about to occur. Typically, the person collapses with a sudden headache unlike any they've experienced before. They may vomit, develop signs of meningitis, such as neck stiffness and dislike of light, and may rapidly become drowsy, confused and unconscious. In milder cases, the illness may appear like a migraine or meningitis due to an infection, but in severe cases it's quickly apparent that something is seriously wrong.
Those who survive the initial episode are at great risk of another bleed unless action is taken. The standard treatment used to be surgery, which involves opening the skull and clipping off the faulty blood vessel. This operation, known as clipping, is usually done within days. However, although the operation puts an end to the risk, it carries a risk of damage (although this risk is far less than that of a second bleed.)
In recent years, a new technique has been developed as an alternative to clipping. In this technique, known as endovascular detachable-coil treatment or coiling, a detachable plantinum coil device is inserted into the blood vessels via a small cut in the skin (usually in the groin) and passed up into the brain under x-ray guidance to block off the faulty vessel. In 2005, a long-term follow-up study of patients treated with coiling showed that it's as effective as surgery, has a lower risk of complications and offers a greater chance of survival without disability. It's now the standard treatment for most aneurysms in most areas of the UK.
Recovery from any type of stroke tends to be slow. Intensive rehabilitation therapy, including physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy, are usually needed. Depression is a common problem after stroke, and good psychological and drug treatments are essential to help recovery.
After decades of being viewed as a fairly hopeless condition where only a little positive treatment could be done, new approaches are at last starting to make some impact on recovery rates from strokes. For example, researchers have shown for the first time in humans that rehabilitation therapy may help a stroke survivor's brain rewire itself, leading to regained use of a previously unused limb.
[This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks in July 2006]
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The Very Best of John Barry Concert
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra:
The Very Best of John Barry
John Barry had huge success in the world of film music, having written some of the best soundtracks for the silver screen including, of course, the James Bond films.
This concert celebrated his music and featured hit pieces from: Goldfinger, Dances with Wolves, The Black Hole, Midnight Cowboy, Diamonds are Forever, Out of Africa, Born Free, Moonraker, Zulu and many more!
Conductor Nic Raine was joined by guest vocalist Alison Jiear and Lance Ellington. Presented by Tommy Pearson, a renowned authority on film music.
Nic Raine conductor
Alison Jiear guest vocalist
Lance Ellington guest vocalist
Tommy Pearson presenter
Absolutely wonderful time last night at The Very Best of John Barry concert! The Bond theme was so sexy but Chaplin was so stunningly beautiful, it was difficult to hold back my tears, and that wasn't the result from the 2 extremely expensive glasses of red wine I had either! Such beauty and romance...
Pretty Little Lady? Gig Announcements!
This month I'm back with a few solo acoustic gigs which I'm very excited about! I will also be recording a new EP with all of the songs I have been performing this year. Here are the details for my next show:
Sunday 22nd Sept
Acoustic Cafe at The Horn
Victoria Street, St Albans AL1 3TE
Station: St Albans
Doors 7pm
(stage time 9pm)
FREE GUEST-LIST!
www.thehorn.co.uk/whats-on
And due to popular demand ;-) I have also decided to play a London show too, so here are the details for that:
the AlleyCat Bar
4 Denmark Street, West End, London WC2H 8LP
Tube: Tottenham Court Road
Doors - 7pm-1am
(stage time 8.30pm)
FREE GUEST- LIST
Hope to see some of you there...
Promotional Videos/First Short Film
I have been extremely busy working hard on editing music to visuals. Two new promotional videos and one sound to a visual video have now been uploaded to my website here: www.annachristinamusic.com/videos
Massive thanks to Lee aka BlueCandy for contributing so much to my website. I'm really happy with it so far ;-)
I'm also very excited to be working on a short film soon! This will really put me to the test and I can't wait to take up the challenge. As well as this, me and Mr Adie Hardy are halfway through production on our 5th audio book and had a brilliant recording session last week with David Ryder Prangley and Belle Star when we recorded them voicing one of our mischievous squirrels and a ferret! The responses we're been getting to our stories so far have been excellent (you can read some reviews here: www.facebook.com/media) and we are so pleased with how the whole project is developing and can't wait to finish the next story. I now seem to be conjuring ideas for a Christmas story. That will be fun!
Hope you've all been enjoying the lovely weather we've been having here in London,
My First Three Children's Audiobooks Out Now!
I'm so proud and excited to announce the release of my first three Children's Music Audio Stories!
Audio Book 1. March of The Ants - FREE DOWNLOAD!
Sid is the smallest of the ants, and no one notices him at all. One day he joins the other ants in a march and soon grows very tired. But when a storm suddenly soaks them with rain, it's up to Sid to save the others from the rising waters. The pace is quick, as befitting a march, and will draw kids in with young Sid's heroism.
The story is told in rhyme and includes a lively original classical soundtrack, character voices by Anna-Christina and Adie Hardy and nature sounds throughout the narrative.
"March of the Ants is not quite like any other audio production I have listened to". Steven Brandt - Audiobook-Heaven 2013
"March of the Ants is a fun story that kids will love to hear over and over again". Alice Berger - Bergers Book Reviews 2013
"The music has a catchy tune that will make toddlers want to move in a marching pace. I listened to this audio book with both my children who thought the story was cute and liked the music that accompanied it". Laura - Library of Clean Reads 2013
FREE DOWNLOAD HERE: www.musicaudiostories.com
Audio Book 2. Chris the Caterpillar
One day, a fairy called Butterfly, discovered a sad looking caterpillar called Chris, sitting in a dark corner of a shed at the bottom of a garden. Chris wanted to have colourful wings like the fairy and fly in the sunshine. The fairy explained that she could help and flew back into the garden to call on her friends. With her magic wand, the fairy took a tiny splash of all the colours of the flowers and then her wand began to glow! But Chris does not believe in magic. Will he finally become what he'd always dreamed of being, a colourful butterfly?
The story includes a dynamic original classical soundtrack. Character voices by Adie Hardy as Chris the Caterpillar and Kiria Lepink (singer of Viva Le Pink) as Butterfly the fairy. Accompanied by nature sounds and sound effects throughout the narrative.
"I think this would be just the thing for parents and children to do together on a rainy afternoon or at bedtime". Steven Brandt - Audiobook-Heaven 2013
Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/Chris-the-Caterpillar
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chris-the-caterpillar
Audio Book 3. Johnny No Cash
Follow the adventure of Johnny the hamster as he stumbles over the countryside, crosses a river with pirate crows and enters The West. He encounters the villain Nancy the skunk, who tries to ruin his quest to cheer up his friend Cowboy Dan who has a cold.
The story includes an original classical soundtrack and sea shanty. Character voices by Anna-Christina and Adie Hardy. David Ryder Prangley (singer of Glam Rock band Rachel Stamp) as Johnny the hamster, Geffen Katz Kaye (our youngest member) as Robin and Paul Kaye as Captain Russell the pirate crow (You may have seen Paul as Mr Wormwood in the award winning West End hit musical Matilda. Paul has appeared on TV and in film in roles such as Franky Wilde in the award winning 'It's all gone Pete Tong' and is currently appearing in the new series of Game of Thrones). Accompanied by sound effects.
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/johnny-no-cash
Hope you enjoy listening,
Pretty Little Lady Photographs
William Adams Photography
Pretty Little Lady? at Avalon - London 26/2/13
Pretty Little Lady? at Dublin Castle - London 3/3/13
Promo Photos by Harald Haugan
Officially a Published Author!
As of this month, I am officially a published children's audiobook author! ;-)
Its been such an incredible journey so far and I feel like the best is yet to come. What started off as a college assignment with my first story, 'March of The Ants', has turned into this wonderful project and I have enjoyed every minute of it. I am extremely lucky that I get to work with many talented people, especially Adie Hardy, my Busy Bees partner in crime and Lee Tonkins, our web designer.
Speaking of which, this month we have launched our brand new website which features a new Busy Bees TV page and as of today, our shop is now open!
I've been working very hard to get this project up and running and I have to admit, the response has been amazing! I have met some lovely people along the way and I'm looking forward to returning to all the various Baby Units, Primary Schools and Kids Clubs for presentations in September.
Over the next summer month, I will be going to many summer fairs and events, spreading the word with my little helpers and promoting our free audiobook download. Visit our website here: www.musicaudiostories.com to get yours!
I can't wait to begin my next adventure with my new story...
A Roman Holiday!
This month I took time out from my busy schedule to go on a much needed holiday. My beautiful boyfriend took me to Rome for my birthday and then Umbertide and I completely fell in love with Italy! It was my first visit there and I loved the architecture, food, especially the tomatoes and had such a wonderful, romantic time.
Here are some photos of my trip...
Pretty Little Lady? Gig Reviews
PRETTY LITTLE LADY? ANNA-CHRISTINA SOLO ACOUSTIC SET AT AVALON:
So why am I in this unlikely venue? I'm here to witness the first 'Official' solo acoustic set by Anna-Christina from Lilygun. This time she is doing things differently and in Lilygun's downtime she is stepping away from her full-on rock mode and taking her first steps in singer/songwriter territory. Songwriting is nothing new to this lady as she wrote all the songs on last year's long awaited Lilygun debut album. However, she is now stepping out of her comfort zone and into uncharted waters. Anna-Christina doesn't believe in taking the easy route - most people in this situation would just play stripped down acoustic versions of their band's existing well tried songs. No - that would be too easy! Instead we get four never before heard songs and a cover.
This series of solo acoustic gigs are going under the rather puzzling name of 'Pretty Little Lady?' Yes, the question mark is intentional - but why you may ask as there is surely no question? Well this little lady is puzzling so... The first song is actually called 'Pretty Little Lady?', and once the lyrics hit home you begin to understand. This is actually hard hitting stuff lyrically and there is quite a bit of venom in there - directed at a person or persons unknown. The uncompromising nature of the material continues with the second song 'Dirty Rotten Liars'. Anna-Christina might look quite demure and unoffensive, but certain people have obviously left her seriously pissed-off! Some of her songs with Lilygun have dealt with some of the 'Scum' (her word) she has encountered in the past, but now she is really letting rip and venting her anger in a much more direct fashion! Although anyone attending tonight wanting to hear Lilygun songs is going to be disappointed, there is one song that most people will recognise - a cover of the Garbage song 'Fix Me Now' - again showing a different side to this intriguing lady - It's not all anger and attitude after all. Listening to the debut Garbage album that this song comes from you see where Anna-Christina draws some of her inspiration from. but of course that band's Shirley Manson is another lady you wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of!
The turnout tonight is rather good - especially for an expensive upmarket venue on a Tuesday night. Anna-Christina's set is very well received by those present. The lady herself seems to rather enjoy the chance to vent her anger as well - she looks quite relaxed and at home in this new environment. There are a few more of these acoustic shows lined up and I'm sure future performances will be even better. However, Lilygun fans fear not - I hear are returning to the live scene in a matter of weeks... As with the choice of her band name Lilygun, Anna-Christina is a mass of contradictions. This softer acoustic approach still drips with venom. And yet in spite of the aggressive nature of the lyrics in tonight's songs, she adopts a much softer vocal style than she does when fronting her rock band Lilygun. Is this the real Anna-Christina finally starting to rear her head? I think the vocal style she displays tonight sounds more natural - she is really allowing her voice to soar and approach it's real potential. She sings well with Lilygun, but I get the feeling she has been holding back for some reason and now her voice is starting to fly. I think the real Anna-Christina is only just starting to show herself - the chrysalis has started to open and the butterfly is getting ready to emerge... [Author: Dom Hemming - 26/2/13]
PRETTY LITTLE LADY? ANNA-CHRISTINA SOLO ACOUSTIC SET AT THE HORN - ST ALBANS:
Although she is appearing here tonight in solo acoustic mode Anna-Christina isn't your typical laid back singer/songwriter. There may be no elecric guitars or drums present, but don't expect the usual nice innoffensive hippy hippy style songs about flowers and lovely summer days in the country. No - this lady has axes to grind! The method of delivery may be different from the power of her rock band, but lyrically these songs pull punches! From the opening title track 'Pretty Little Lady?' (the question mark is quite deliberate but you have to hear to song to understand) it's very obvious Anna-Christina has things to get out of her system and issues to deal with! The lyrics of the first couple of songs in particular aren't for the faint hearted and obviously come from bitter personal experiences. This method of expression seems to be her therapy. Although Anna-Christina needs to vent, this series of acoustic shows in and around London (more to follow) seems to be working well for her as in spite of the less than cheerful nature of the songs she actually seems very happy and to be really enjoying herself. The 'therapy' is working! This is probably her best solo show yet as although the venue is small and intimate it is actually quite busy. What makes this show more of a triumph is that away from her London home and the support of friends and family this crowd of people who have no idea who she is really enjoy her set. The 'Pretty Little Lady' herself obviously really enjoys playing for this very appreciative audience too - the atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming. I have a feeling she will be back...
[Author: Dom Hemming - 10/3/13]
PRETTY LITTLE LADY? ANNA-CHRISTINA SOLO ACOUSTIC SET AT PROUD CAMDEN:
The 'Pretty Little Lady?' (her deliberate question mark) is playing a Garbage cover - this is 'Fix Me Now' and is usually the last but one song in her set - it looks like we've missed almost the entire set in spite of being at (or outside) the venue when she was due to take to the stage. It's a quite different sounding but good version of the song - I think the vocals are better than the Garbage original and Anna-Christina's voice really soars in a way she doesn't allow it to when she is fronting Lilygun. The set finishes with new (for these acoustic gigs) song 'Resolution' which goes down well judging by all the applause. It's certainly interesting to see another side to the intriguing Anna-Christina and I really like the way she uses a higher part of her voice that people people who have only seen her perform with her rock band Lilygun will be unfamiliar with. Talking of Lilygun - they will be returning to the live scene next month and will be one of the last bands ever to play at the famous Bull & Gate before it closes as a music venue...
Pretty Little Lady?
This project is one of my spin-off projects from my band Lilygun.
A long time ago, I was sitting in Mr Bailey's house with a group of musicians and they were all jamming. One of them asked me to play something and I said no! It wasn't because I wouldn't, it was because I couldn't! This will sound completely crazy because I am a singer in a rock band, but I've never been able to sing in front of other people in any situation that doesn't involve me being on a stage with 3 other musicians rockin' out.
Fronting a loud energetic rock band is completely different to the intimate settings of any acoustic performance and I was always very impressed when I encountered solo acoustic acts performing around London. I couldn't even do karaoke!
And so I decided to face my fears... "Pretty Little Lady?" is a concept I invented for a series of solo acoustic gigs I began to perform this year. The half an hour long set was made up of new songs specially written for these gigs and a Garbage cover song. If they had turned out to be a disaster, I would have just stuck to what I was good at however, they were very successful and I ended up having a lot of fun.
Lilygun
Here's a little bit about Lilygun...
As London continues to fall to their unique sound, Lilygun adheres to no rules. A guitar based rock band, Lilygun was formed by Anna-Christina, the songwriter/singer/guitarist. Her unusual combination of classical roots mixed with dark aggression has resulted in an uncompromising and unpredictable Rock that has an edge to it and has been described as a shower of bullets and petals.
Anna-Christina's unconventional theatre upbringing plays an interesting part in Lilygun but more fascinating, is her spectacular comeback and triumph over tragedy when her life was almost cut short after suffering from a Subarachnoid Brain Haemorrhage.
This is a band free from rules, fashion trends and the common trappings of most rock bands. Not willing to submit to the norm, Lilygun has the ability to create a strange and captivating atmosphere when playing live. When the question arises of whom or what they are like, it's always met with the same reply, "I dunno"!
The name "Lilygun" was just two words thrown together at first but as they progressed, it took on a meaning all on it's own. It's a perfect representation of the many contradictions the band has. Something beautiful inverted into darkness. Aggressive and heavy in parts of the set they play to soft and fragile and all projected with a sense of glamour and a certain freshness and vibe of their own.
After the success of the band's first two singles, notably the second single Moonlight receiving rave reviews and making XFM's Playlist on the Ian Camfield Rock Show, Lilygun's self-titled debut album is out now on A Line Records/Cargo.
Visit Lilygun's:
Website: www.lilygun.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Lilygun
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Lilygun
Blog: http://lilygun.blogspot.co.uk/
This project is one of Busy Bees Publishing's first...
What started off as a college assignment I did, developed into this fun new project. Whilst working on our first audio story 'March of The Ants', Adie Hardy and I searched online for other audio stories and couldn't find anybody combining original classical music with original children's audio stories and sound effects. We decided to invent our own genre and call our creations "Music Audio Stories". These special audio books can be enjoyed by children aged 3 to 7 and are tailored for the blind as well. They can also be a useful learning tool for children with impaired vision or vision disabilities.
With five stories completed, Adie and I have worked with many actors and musicians including the Olivier nominated actor Paul Kaye - Mr Wormwood in the award winning West End hit musical Matilda as well as appearing in many TV and film roles such as Franky Wilde in the award winning 'It's all gone Pete Tong' and is currently in the new series of Game of Thrones and Tom Meadows - who can be found touring the world drumming for some of today's biggest artists such as Kylie Minogue.
GET A FREE DOWNLOAD OF 'MARCH OF THE ANTS' HERE!
Visit Music Audio Stories:
Website: www.musicaudiostories.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/musicaudiostories
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories
Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicaudiostory
I began this Blog in order to write more about the various projects I'm involved in as well as other fun things and experiences I have along my crazy entrepreneurial journey! The first project I will tell you about, is the one which takes up most of my time!
I am the founder of Music Audio Stories - an original audiobook company specialising in fun, educational audio stories for Early Learning, preschool and children aged 3+. The interactive audiobooks not only encourage children to take part in the story through drawing, song and dance, they also inspire them to act out the scenes and be part of the magical journey.
I teamed up with my friend Adie Hardy who is also a musician/engineer/producer and we create these unique musical audiobooks together.
You can follow us on social media here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/musicaudiostories
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicAudioStories
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicaudiostories/
And our website is www.musicaudiostories.com
Creating these stories have become such a source of joy for me. I love every moment I get to experience with Music Audio Stories!
I'll keep you posted on all of our activities as we go...


Shares of Lamar Advertising Company (LAMR) are trying to reach their highest level since November 2007 on a third quarter earnings report that matched Wall Street's profit view and edged above revenue forecasts. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lamar is an owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign display companies throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
For the quarter ended September 30, Lamar reported revenue of $323.2 million, up 5.5 percent from $306.3 million in the third quarter of 2012. Earlier this year, the company forecast revenue of $323 million at the high-end of its guidance range. Net income was $18.3 million, or 19 cents per share, compared to $11.5 million, or 12 cents per share, in the year prior quarter.
Analysts were expecting net income of 19 cents per share on revenue of $322.4 million.
For the first three quarters of 2013, the company posted net revenue of $931.3 million, a 6.1-percent improvement from $877.4 million for the same period last year. Net income rose to $33.5 million versus only $2.6 million in the first nine months of 2012.
The company has been pondering converting into a real estate investment trust, or REIT, but is still awaiting a decision from the Internal Revenue Service as it reviews its standards on REITs. Lamar originally filed a letter with the IRS in November 2012 regarding a potential REIT move, with a goal of conversion by January 2014. The conversion, which is still subject to board approval, is still on track as it awaits a response from the IRS, according to the company. Lamar intends to complete a corporate restructure to be in compliance with REIT rules by the end of 2013.
REITs generally invest in mortgages or property and benefit by not paying corporate income tax on earnings, provided that at least 90 percent of profits go to shareholders.
At the end of the third quarter, Lamar had $425.7 million in total liquidity, consisting of $182.7 million in cash/cash equivalents and $243 million available for borrowing under its revolving senior credit facility. Total assets were $3.63 billion, up form $3.51 billion at the same time last year.
Looking at the fourth quarter, the company sees net revenue in the range of $314 million to $317 million.
Shares spiked in early trading to $49.58 following the report, only 3 cents short of its highest level in six years, but have pulled back some to about $49 shortly after noon Eastern. For the year so far, shares have advanced about 25 percent through Tuesday's close at $48.31.


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Fredrik Berglund (né le  à Borås en Suède) est un joueur international de football suédois.

Biographie

Début de carrière
Berglund commence sa carrière professionnelle avec l'IF Elfsborg et s'impose rapidement comme l'un des joueurs clés du club avec notamment Anders Svensson et Tobias Linderoth, dont le trio est surnommé « The Headband Gang ». Lors de la saison 2000 de l'Allsvenskan, il finit meilleur buteur de la ligue et attire l'intérêt de nombreux clubs étrangers, et c'est dans le club néerlandais du Roda JC qu'il signe pour un contrat de 750 000 €.

Roda JC
Berglund passe une période difficile aux Pays-Bas et ne réussit pas à s'imposer dans le club de Kerkrade. Au bout d'un an et demi, il est prêté dans son ancien club du IF Elfsborg. Il retourne ensuite dans le club néerlandais pour la saison 2003-2004 et joue quelques matchs.

Danemark
Lors de l'été 2004, il part tenter sa chance au Danemark du côté de l'Esbjerg fB qui s'attache ses services pour la somme record de 150 000 €. Berglund fait ses débuts avec Esbjerg le  lors d'un match à l'extérieur contre Brøndby IF. Berglund marque notamment deux buts et offre trois passes décisives lors d'un match (victoire 6-1).

Berglund passe deux ans et demi au club d'Esbjerg avant de rejoindre les géants danois du FC Copenhague à l'été 2006. Il ne passe qu'une seule saison dans l'équipe de la capitale, jouant 52 matchs (championnat, coupe, ligue royale et ligue des champions de l'UEFA) et inscrivant 18 buts. Il se retrouve également au club avec son ex-coéquipier Tobias Linderoth.

Le , il bat le record d'Erik Bo Andersen du joueur réussissant le plus rapidement à inscrire 50 buts en championnat du Danemark. Andersen joue 97 matchs pour 50 buts, mais Berglund a avec son but contre Randers FC inscrit son  lors de son .

À l'été 2007, le club achète l'attaquant brésilien Aílton José Almeida qui pousse Berglund sur le banc. La concurrence est difficile, notamment avec l'arrivée lors de la même période de l'international danois Morten Nordstrand, ce qui a pour effet de mettre Berglund en tant que  ou  de l'attaque de Copenhague. Quelques jours après l'arrivée de Nordstrand, Berglund rentre au pays pour signer dans son ancien club formateur de l'IF Elfsborg pour une somme de 750 000 € (4,9 millions de couronnes danoises).

Elfsborg
Berglund joue son premier match avec Elfsborg le  lorsqu'il entre en cours de jeu lors d'une victoire à domicile 2-0 contre l'AIK Fotboll.

Stabæk
Le , dix minutes avant minuit et donc la fin de la période des transferts en Norvège, Stabæk Fotball, vainqueur du championnat de Norvège 2008, annonce son prêt.

Fin de carrière
De retour de prêt, il retourne à l'IF Elfsborg pour la saison 2010. Disputant dix matchs pour un seul but inscrit, Fredrik décide de mettre un terme à sa carrière professionnelle à la fin de la saison.

Palmarès
 Svenska Cupen : 2001 (avec IF Elfsborg)
 Championnat du Danemark : 2006-07 (avec Copenhague)

Notes et références

Liens externes

Footballeur international suédois
Joueur de l'IF Elfsborg
Joueur du Roda JC
Joueur de l'Esbjerg fB
Joueur du FC Copenhague
Joueur du Stabæk Fotball
Naissance en mars 1979
Naissance à Borås

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