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"""
Very simple module to solve linear equation systems in finite fields.

Author: Ivo Kubjas
BSD 2-Clause License
"""

import numpy as np
from gmpy import mpz, invert
import pdb  # XXX: Delete when done
from math import floor

def solve_bottom(mat, base):
    localmat = mat.copy()
    n, m = mat.shape
    for i in range(n-1):
        localmat[i] = inverse_array(localmat[i], base, i)
        for j in range(i+1,n):
            localmat[j] += -localmat[j][i] * localmat[i]
    return mod_matrix(localmat, base)

def solve_top(mat, base):
    localmat = mat.copy()
    n, m = mat.shape
    for i in range(1,n)[::-1]:
        localmat[i] = inverse_array(localmat[i], base, i)
        for j in range(i)[::-1]:
            localmat[j] += -localmat[j][i] * localmat[i]
    return mod_matrix(localmat, base)

def solve(mat, base):
    localmat = mat.copy()
    localmat = solve_bottom(localmat, base)
    localmat = solve_top(localmat, base)
    return localmat

def mod_array(arr, base):
    return arr % base

def mod_matrix(mat, base):
    return mat % base

def inverse_array(arr, base, pos = 0):
    inverse = invert(arr[pos], base)
    return mod_array(arr * inverse, base)

def create_array(arr):
    mpzarr = [mpz(i) for i in arr]
    a = np.array(mpzarr)
    return a

def create_mat(mat):
    npmat = np.array([create_array(vec) for vec in mat])
    return npmat

def create_equations(evpoints, values, d1, d2, base):
    mat = []
    for (ev, val) in zip(evpoints, values):
        vec = []
        for i in range(d1 - 1, -1, -1):
            vec.append(pow(ev, i, base))
        for i in range(d2 - 1, -1, -1):
            vec.append(-val * pow(ev, i, base))
        vec.append(val * pow(ev, d2, base) - pow(ev,d1, base))
        mat.append(vec)
    return mod_matrix(create_mat(mat), base)

def indep_solutions(solved, base):
    fil = lambda x: x != 0
    ## TODO: Consider if solution is not sigular and how to compute all
    ## solutions
    independent = np.array([0] * solved.shape[1])
    dependent = np.array([0] * solved.shape[1])
    for row in solved:
        dependent |= map(fil, row) & independent
        independent |= map(fil, row)
    dependent[-1] = 0    # answer may be dependent, we dont care
    return dependent, independent

def rat_poly_sing(mat, indep, d1, d2, base, coeff=False):
    ## XXX: Only for singular solutions for now
    coefficients = [0] * (d1 + d2)
    try:
        coefficients[list(indep).index(1)] = mpz(1)
    except ValueError:
        pass
    for (i, v) in enumerate(indep[:-1]):
        if v == 0:
            coefficients[i] = (mat[i][-1] - mat[i][list(indep).index(1)]) % base
    coeff_n = list(enumerate(coefficients[d1-1::-1]))
    coeff_d = list(enumerate(coefficients[:d1-1:-1]))
    if coeff:
        return coeff_n, coeff_d
    f = lambda x: (pow(x, d1, base) + sum([pow(x, a, base) * b for (a,b) in coeff_n])) % base
    g = lambda x: (pow(x, d2, base) + sum([pow(x, a, base) * b for (a,b) in coeff_d])) % base
    return f,g

def evaluate(hostset, points, base):
    values = []
    char_coef = np.poly(hostset)
    for point in points:
        evaluated = np.polyval(char_coef, point) % base
        values.append(mpz(int(evaluated)))
    return values

def divide(set1, set2, base):
    values = []
    for (v1, v2) in zip(set1, set2):
        values.append(v1 * v2.invert(base) % base)
    return values

def poly_bounds(set1, set2, m):
    delta = len(set1) - len(set2)
    d1 = int(floor((m+delta)/2.0))
    d2 = int(floor((m-delta)/2.0))
    return d1,d2

def test(fn1, fn2, base):
    ## _very_ naive. still working on root finding
    sol1 = []
    sol2 = []
    for i in range(base):
        if fn1(i) == 0:
            sol1.append(i)
    for i in range(base):
        if fn2(i) == 0:
            if i in sol1:
                sol1.remove(i)
            else:
                sol2.append(i)
    return sol1, sol2

def test_data():
    evpoints = [-1, -2, -3, -4, -5]
    values = [75, 74, 17, 1, 35]
    d1 = 2
    d2 = 3
    base = 97
    return evpoints, values, d1, d2, base

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Controversy Arises over Title IX Proposals
by Olivia Granthem
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos rescinds Obama-era Title IX guidelines | Photo courtesy CNN
Title IX is a law prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded facilities. During the Obama Administration, several revisions were made to Title IX, focusing on transgender rights and victims of sexual violence. Betsy DeVos, appointed Secretary of Education by President Donald Trump, has proposed changes that will reverse the Obama revisions.
During his presidency, Obama added Title IX guidelines, while not legally binding, which urged institutions to adopt measures to prevent sexual misconduct or lose federal financing. The Trump administration has claimed that universities responded with extreme overcompliance, concentrating on the rights of victims of assault. The Trump Administration has reversed over twenty Obama-era anti-discrimination policies and guidelines, including those of Title IX, where victim and transgender protections have been lifted. Jeannie Suk Gersen, columnist for The New Yorker, describes the abrogations as having "provoked concern that DeVos is turning her back on vulnerable students."
Many are quick to assume that DeVos's proposed policies would prompt an immediate stripping of rights, but that is still under debate. The shift in focus from accuser to accused has called for a change in due process, enforcing cross-examination in cases of sexual assault. Institutions are able to formulate individual guidelines, provided they fit under the federal rules, now demanding a presumption of innocence. The proposed changes to Title IX may not affect the due process procedures at Henry Ford College. As a "welcoming college," HFC aims and advocates for equity on campus for underrepresented groups, including women and the LGBTQ+ community. With regard to Title IX cases, both accuser and accused have access to aid through the college administration. The situation is assessed by the college's Title IX officer through a series of three questions: what happened, what behavior took place, and does it violate HFC's policies. After following due process, the Title IX officer is able to make a recommendation for the next course of action.
Aside from issues of sexual misconduct, DeVos's proposed changes to Title IX would reverse policies that support and protect transgender students' rights and choice of bathroom. HFC chose to follow the Obama-era Title IX guidelines by designating gender neutral restrooms at various buildings across campus. According to Aura Cazares, Title IX officer, for DeVos "to take it back doesn't really affect us in that we've already installed single-user bathrooms." Other programs, like the Sexuality and Gender Acceptance club, would not be forced to discontinue, but would need to comply with the new policy. Student Activities Officer Cassandra Fluker is confident for the future of the club, stating, "The club's mission can take on a whole new meaning. Student clubs serve as a platform for students to express themselves in an organized manner and to play an active role as it relates to their education."
The best way to stop discrimination of any kind is through awareness. "Prevention for us is so critical, but the best way to prevent is to make you aware; that awareness is key," said Cazares. As of now, there are plans at HFC to engage students and faculty in the conversation on sex violence and discrimination, including several movie screenings and events, such as the "Silent Witness" exhibit silhouettes in the Student Center this semester, depicting real-life instances of assaults resulting in death, and the domestic violence seminar earlier this month, where Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, a survivor, gave the opening remarks.

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When will Boston's top prospects play?
And when should they?
By bryanjoiner@bryanjoiner Mar 4, 2021, 9:01am EST
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See you in the summer, I hope.
The Red Sox will not win the World Series this year. This might be disappointing to hear, and the good news, at least, is that I'm wrong a lot. I don't think I'm wrong about this one, though, and the silver lining on this cloud is that we should get to see a lot of some great young players.
I say "should" because there's no guarantee Chaim Bloom brings up the team's top prospects early in the year. On Wednesday's Over the Monster podcast, Matt and I predicted our season superlatives, and in so doing it became clear that I expect a more aggressive approach to prospects than he does, with him hewing to a more traditional schedule of promotions.
I hope the Red Sox are more aggressive than they'd usually be, though, with three position players who figure to be regulars from the moment they set foot on the big-league diamond. As I said on the 'cast, I'd usually expect pitchers to be promoted first out of sheer need—it would not surprise me at all if Connor Seabold was the first minor leaguer promoted to his first big league action. But with the minor-league season now officially delayed, these three guys will be at or around the Alternate Site until it's their turn to jam, which I hope they do sooner than expected.
First and more obviously, I'd like to see Jarren Duran in center field as soon as possible, perhaps even on Opening Day. This would start his service time clock immediately, effectively sacrificing a year on the back end of his team controlled years, but there's precedent: The Sox, albeit under different general management, did the same thing with Jackie Bradley Jr.
The situation isn't exactly the same, however, and it seems far more likely the Sox wait at least the requisite two weeks before elevating Duran. Most relevantly, the Sox aren't even pretending to be competitive from the jump in a year they begin without Chris Sale. On the other hand, Duran has been forcing the issue for a year now between the Alternate Site, his play in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Series and now, in a tiny sample, spring training. I am increasingly certain that when the season is over Duran will have played the lion's share of the Sox's games in center, and both parties will be better off for it.
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Next, Jeter Downs is the team's second baseman of the future, but that future probably begins later than Duran's. In a way that's not as true for Duran in center, the Sox have good options at second base between super utility additions Kiké Hernández and Marwin Gonzalez and more traditional backup infielders like Christian Arroyo and Jonathan Araúz. Downs will have to fight his way past these guys to earn a shot, and it could take a little while longer than I'd like.
But I am confident he will eventually do it. He offers, in theory, pop that none of the others can really provide, and he is plainly set to be full-time in the role next season. I don't see the need to wait around for him to play, but I'm sure Bloom with think of something.
Should be called up: Early May
Will be called up: June at the earliest
Finally we come to Triston Casas, who might be the best of the bunch but also the furthest away. A natural corner infielder, the Sox are pretty jammed up with Rafael Devers, Bobby Dalbec, plus J.D, Martinez at DH, on the roster. If those three stay healthy, I don't see a lot of at bats open for Casas this season.
That said, the boy can hit. Imagine Dalbec, but way better. The Sox won't be able to keep him down forever, but they might be able to squeeze a another full year of development out of him before finally pulling the trigger. It's not what I want, but it's value-neutral for a team that's treading water this year anyway. When he arrives, so will the Sox.
Should be called up: August
Will be called up: September, if at all
Checking in on the AL East: Toronto Blue Jays Toronto just missed the postseason in 2021, but they are building up, and fast.
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Shagel Butt: About success and the healthy amount of being an asshole
PodcastNils Bodendiek Jul 01, 2021
Shagel is known to most people in the sporting part of Germany. We spoke to him for you and got input that is wonderfully stupid and catchy at the same time. Great, moral cinema coupled with the humor and joy of a little boy in the body of a tank. Almost an hour about sport, being a role model, media presence and the perception of other people.
About Shagel:
Shagel is 43, although it doesn't look like the sunny boy has a home's worth of ink under his skin. He is father, husband, athlete. It seems as if this is actually the order in which he sees himself. It goes without saying that he is a thoroughbred father. You will hear it in the relevant podcast episode. His children are omnipresent. It doesn't matter whether it's about subordinate clauses or anecdotes. His sporting path led him, as so often and as with so many, past a large number of stations. On a professional level, he dedicated himself to handball for years. At the same time, like you and probably us too, he came into contact with various types of weight training from his youth to his twenties and saw a certain fun factor in it. However, it stayed that way for a while. At some point, however, handball played out. "The more professional handball became, the more this community thing and the simple fun was lost. It was getting more and more serious. I didn't use the word back then, but the community was missing." Shagel says so himself.
So something new was needed. Various endurance sports, triathlon. Always with a bite, always hungry for more. Functional fitness was of marginal interest, but for him as a rising personal trainer it was intended more as a training inspiration than as a sport to be taken seriously. Without a concept, blunt banging. It's not worth it. But when the rest of the alternative sports had also had their day, the concept of constantly varied movements and intensity was no longer so absurd.
The motto for Shagel was still when he entered a box for the first time: more time for work and family, sport in the box on the side. Today he is a master athlete, at the top of the German athletes in his category. So "just by the way" didn't work for long…
Open your mouth, do your own thing
It quickly went with Shagel in the direction of deep talk. Even if the mob Porsche driver doesn't show it often: there are a lot more thoughts brewing inside him than we as outsiders often notice. Racism, family, public presence. All of this worries him. His Pakistani background leads to conflicts. Whether in the 3rd, only half-justified police check or at the bakery with his kids. Everyday racism is a huge topic. And even if he doesn't let himself be blunted about such elementary things, you can feel a certain hopelessness in him: "When I get upset about racism on Instagram, then of course messages come up about how right I am. But just as often, soothing messages come from those affected. They agree with me, but calm me down a lot. You won't find a foreigner complaining about racism on a daily basis. Because there is only a big outcry when the media reports about cases of racism and war. Days and weeks later it's quiet again."
We admit, at the latest here the lump in our throat really came into its own.
Sporty, professional future
Even if not only the big issues of the world were discussed: It remained political. Corona hit Shagel hard. Luckily not strong financially as he quickly reoriented and found new opportunities to work as a personal trainer through reach and resourcefulness. But the crisis, he says, has made him realize once again how fleeting success is and how quickly panic spreads when you're self-employed and professionally floundering.
"One or two days quiet - all good. No problem. A week of calm-diarrhea." It's phrases like these that make Shagel's podcast so compelling. It's rare to meet someone who can tell a story in just a few words and then tie the rest of the words into the story in a meaningful way.
In the future he will be heading towards Double Trouble and Battle the Beach to get a taste of German competition air and to measure himself. We're here to cheer for him. You too?
What can you expect from the podcast at the end?
For you as a viewer and listener, the podcast with Shagel is certainly not just a roller coaster ride of topics, but also of emotions. We are impressed, at the same time speechless and blown away. This is a classic case of: You can't describe the conversation, you have to have heard it yourself. We look forward to your feedback in the comments! Let us know if you took as much from the conversation with Hamburger Butt as we did!
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January 9, 2017 by Funny Comics
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You know those times when you meet someone, and you just can't stop running into them? I'm going through that.
I met Troy again. I don't know if he's following me or if it's just some weird fate, but this time, I was with Steve. He looked at Steve in a funny manner when he bumped into us, but smiled and asked: "You must be his human friend?"
"Yeah, I am," Steve spoke in a cool manner. It was a definite coolness I could never muster. I was so hopeless and could never do anything right. Even speak to Troy in a calm manner. Steve really helped me feel better at that moment, though. He went on to tell Troy "He's one of my best friends, and I'm really lucky to have him with me. He feels like family and he's one heck of a creeper."
It meant a lot my friend felt this way about me. It made me feel confident through our friendship, but then… I was in front of Troy.
"Yeah, he was always different," Troy chuckled, "We studied in school together, and he was always standing out. I had real fun with him."
Fun. Is that what he thought? I was speechless for a while before blurting out, "I wasn't fun!"
Never meant to say it out loud. Steve and Troy looked a little startled. Troy turned his head down and chuckled a "Well; I suppose I thought you were."
There was an awkward silence. I wanted to move, but Steve just stood there. Troy, while still looking down, said "Do you want to hang out for a bit? You know, when you're free? Like tomorrow maybe? I was getting together with a few friends. You know, catching up on some fun. Around evening. You can come along if you'd like."
The question was directed at me. There was no denying it. He was asking me whether I wanted to hang out with him. We've never hung out. Why would he want to hang out when he still thinks I'm weird? I would probably just give him another reason to make fun of me. My clumsiness hasn't changed over the years.
Just last week I sneezed and exploded a side of Steve's castle. I'm lucky Steve loves to build so much. And that's the thing; my friends are understanding. They don't fault me for being clumsy. I don't know how Troy would react if I did something like that. I can't hang out with him. I just can't. It would just be like reliving through the mess school was.
"I… I need to hang out with Steve tomorrow." That was the only excuse I could think of. It probably did seem like an excuse, but no matter. Not like Troy actually wanted me to be there. He always said like how I was no fun. That I bored him when he came to play. In all honesty, Steve and I hadn't planned on spending the day together. We all usually met up and were going to, but there was nothing stopping me from actually hanging out with Troy. Except Troy himself, that is. It wasn't as though he'd really miss catching up with me. Anyways I knew even without an agreement; Steve would back me up, and he surely did.
"Yeah, I need his help with some building." You could also count on Steve.
"Ah, alright." His words actually sounded a little disappointed. It made me feel bad, but this was for the best. I probably would've done something embarrassing had I went with him.
"I better get going then," he had said before turning towards his destination, "See you at your party."
His last line turned me speechless again. He had left, but I felt like he also took my birthday's excitement away with him. I wanted to enjoy my birthday my friends, and I had planned for weeks now. We were talking about all the things we were going to do, all the crazy fun memories we'll make. I always felt so different around Troy, and this wasn't something that made me look forward to my birthday. Even my friends might see how pathetic I was in front of Troy if he came. But there was nothing I could do…
Steve began to say something, but was interrupted when Felicia's voice came from behind, "Why're we standing outside?"
And that was the end of that entire scene. We all went inside Steve's house and were joined by Charlie. They all discussed how amazing the waterpark would be, but I couldn't get myself excited anymore. Troy's appearance wasn't something I wanted.
This is awful. I really never thought this would happen. But on the other hand, how could it not? I never moved. I should've expected this to happen, but why now of all days?
I truly love the friends I have. They make me laugh. They care about me and encourage me. They've been one of the best things to happen to me. All of them. But I didn't always have such people around me. I truly cherish them and don't ever want to lose them. But he's back. Troy is back.
I was walking with Charlie and discussing all the rides I wanted to take with him when we're at the waterpark.
"Long time no see," an unfamiliar voice said to me. But as soon as I turned around, I wish I hadn't.
"Troy…" I said slowly. There was nothing else I could think about saying. He looked the same as he had in school. A big, green Creeper with deep dark eyes and the same confident grin he always had. There was no mistaking it. Troy was standing in front of me. In front of my friend. And there was nothing I could do about it.
"How have you been?" he asked, a little too cheerfully. There was an edge to his voice which unnerved me. It was the same sweetness he used in front of others before. When he told the teachers how I had cheated off of him.
I replied with a "Fine, and you?" I didn't want to create a scene in front of Charlie. Charlie and my other friends did not know about Troy and everything he had done. Even though I shared a lot with my friends, I didn't want to relive this part of my past with them. It was just embarrassing. And in the past. I had intended to keep it that way. After all, it would never interfere with my present life, right?
"Who's this?" asked Troy looking over to Charlie. I smiled and introduced the two. It wasn't something I wanted to do, but there was nothing else that could be done. After all, we just met after all these years, and there's nothing more to it. Being polite was the right thing to do here. We were going to go our separate ways, and that would be that.
"Oh, I heard you made some non-Creeper friends… Some Minecraft humans as well. You were always a strange one," he commented in a peculiar, disinterested tone.
"Yeah, they're really great. I love my friends. They're amazing, and they really support me through everything. I'm so lucky to have friends like them," things just spilled out of my mouth. I didn't intend to speak any of that. Not to him. But I couldn't resist telling him how important my friends were to me.
"That's good to know," Troy smiled and said the last thing I wanted to hear from him. "So, you're going to the waterpark, huh?" His question left me dumbfounded. I didn't know what to say and just kept quiet. Charlie replied for me instead, "Yeah, you should come as well. We're all meeting up on the 5th around 4."
Troy seemed a little confused but looked into my eyes before replying with a "For sure. I'll be there."
I can't believe I'll be meeting Troy again. This wasn't how my birthday was supposed to go. I can't blame Charlie; he doesn't know the kind of person Troy is, and I hadn't explained to him everything that happened.
What can I tell my friends anyway? Troy had been in my school and my already brief time there was made quite difficult by him.
On one of my first days, my parents found that taking the Minecart Train to school might help me adjust to the creeper environment, and I might make a few friends. The day I joined the cart proved otherwise. I had a bucket of milk that my mother gave me for lunch; and while I was getting off of the train, my leg caught on one of the Minecarts, and I fell over. Spilling the entire bucket on Troy and another female creeper. The girl had forgiven me as I apologized, but I had completely drenched Troy in milk. He couldn't forgive me that easily. He told me I needed to properly apologize to him. I made him look bad. It was my mistake for being so clumsy.
He made me sit near him every Minecart ride to school and always made fun of me for being interested in non-Creeper things. He said he was my friend, but I didn't feel like one. I really did try to be his friend. I tried to keep him happy and be fun around him, but nothing was enough. I always felt bad. Everyone told me he was just trying to be my friend, and I need to be more patient. I did try, or at least I did think I was. But I was just an awkward kid. Still am in a lot of ways.
To be honest, I don't think I was his friend ever. Especially if you look at my current friends. They've never talked to me the way he had. They never poke fun at me and make me feel bad. My current friends showed me a completely different side of friendship than the one he did. I much prefer that side. He said I'd make it up to him if I finished up his homework, but it was never good enough. He'd actually call me in front of his friends to make fun of how bad I was at being a traditional creeper. How could I tell my current friends how much I messed up around him?
I even started walking to school without telling my parents. It was great being out in the open for a while—away from all the creepers—but Troy started following me with his friends and asked me to scare non-Creepers we encountered on the day. I never did, but I could never stop him from doing so. I left him behind as I left behind the school and all the memories associated with that place. I couldn't tell Charlie all this. Nor the others, especially after I arrived at Steve's later that day.
I did want to cancel the waterpark trip. Maybe staying at home for a birthday wouldn't be so bad. After all, I just needed my friends around me to have a blast. But everyone was so excited about the trip. Steve had built us a boat to ride down waterfalls; Felicia was finding ingredients to make a large cake and Charlie was just generally excited about it. I couldn't cancel it now. Everyone was looking forward to it so much. Maybe Troy was just being nice and friendly towards Charlie. Maybe he won't really show up. Why would he, right?
I hope he doesn't.
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I'm so excited, diary. I can't even contain it! Guess what's coming up? My birthday!
Two years ago, my birthday was such a ride. I really thought everyone had forgotten all about it. None of my friends mentioned it. In fact, they pretended March 6th was just an ordinary day, even though I did try to give them hints. Charlie said he was going to be cooped up and sick for days; Felicia was out on an expedition and Steve said he'd be gardening that day. It really felt like they had forgotten. But I didn't want to embarrass myself trying to remind them. What if they didn't care? How wrong was I? I should've known better. My friends aren't like that. I woke up with a map in front of me with a curious X marked on it and the words "There will be cake" on top. All of my friends had planned such a sneaky and amazing birthday party for me. It really brought tears to my eyes. I have such wonderful friends.
Last year, all of us went out on an adventure. Felicia had just come back from an expedition. I was really worried about her because you never know what might happen. Not all creepers are friendly towards Minecraft humans, and that's just one of my worries. Though, I made sure she packed some extra baked potatoes. I would've made them myself, but lacking arms and hands does have a few cons which surface from time to time. Especially when it comes to cooking. Sunlight doesn't burn, but no creature is safe from fire. So I nagged her until she put some in her bag.
It was important after all. She had to go out. Wolfie's great, but sometimes he buries things without remembering where they are. And he does so discriminatorily. So when Felicia's Book of Enchantment suddenly went missing, she only sighed and said: "Time to find another one."
She burst in five days later with the biggest smile and a hearty "I know what we're going to do on your birthday."
I was just really happy to see her, but what she brought was really worth smiling about. Steve, who was building yet another story in his castle, ran over when Charlie told him what Felicia had brought home. This is huge, considering Steve loves nothing more than tinkering with his house to reach more awesome heights.
"Where'd you find it?" Steve inquired attempting to decipher the map.
"A stronghold near the eastern beaches," she commented still enthused by her own achievement. Before she squealed with an excited "Do you see the X mark on it? We need to go! Who knows what treasures this cavern holds?"
She had already sold me on the plan. I would've gone with my friends even if there was no promise of treasure. Steve usually said their expeditions might not to be the most entertaining since they spend half their time in dark, scary caves. And like always, this time, was no different.
"We can't," he said, "As you say. We don't know what really is present at that map."
"Could be a pile of rocks," Charlie joked not knowing how right he was until he got there. It was still heaps of fun, though.
Our friendship has only gotten stronger as the years went by and I'm so glad I have them around. Last year was literally a blast, but my friends are all out of tricks and fancy finds. They have decided not to let me stay in anguish this year and asked me how I wanted to celebrate my birthday with them. I could sit at home and have fun, but I do want all of us to make more memories. That's why I picked going to a waterpark. After all, I've never gone to one before. Creepers usually don't like mingling with non-Creepers and avoid such locations. They can only think about exploding themselves in front of others. If only they could have fun like non-Creepers do. Waterparks look like so much fun, I think. Really does seem that way from what Steve and Felicia are talking about.
I've been outside of waterparks several times – looking in at what others are doing. It's filled with screams, but not of fright. Not the kind people make when they see a Creeper; but one that's more excited. More joyful. I want to scream like that, especially with my friends. Steve says I'll explode on one of their fast rides while Felicia bets I'll explode just from excitement a day before. But I really don't care how much I explode as long as I get to have fun on my birthday with my friends.
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Probably one of Best days I've had out in God's country!
It all started the way it usually starts nowadays…with a text. I messaged my long time friend Sammy Luebke the night before New Year's Eve day about going out to the back country. He mentioned Jeff Curley, Kevin Jones, Lonnie Kauk and his filmer Gordon were planing on going out early to this zone about an hour north. I got a lot of inspiration watching his parts in TB7, TB8 and Stand and Deliver. For all you born in the 80s and early 90s you can imagine how stoked I was for the next day.
To say the least, it was an early morning. I was up at 4:30 am, gassed up by 5:30 am, and was out of there by 7 am with the crew. As we pulled into the loading zone the sun was just starting to come up. We unloaded the sleds and headed out on a highway of a trail, freezing our asses off, all the way to zone #1.
Yep, usually I'm going to bed around this time.
The boys making the routine cold morning parking lot shuffle.
Sammy, KJ, and Curley scouted the zone the day before and had an idea of what they wanted to hit. Heading straight for the first zone, I was amazed by the snow condition from the previous storm that happened week earlier. The six of us rolled up on what Sammy and Curley called The Freddy Jump. I've never seen this jump with such low tide before; it usually has more snow and looks a bit like a storm trooper. We discussed our whether to stay or leave the zone. Lonnie, Sammy, and KJ were stoked on the jump so Curley and I doubled them up as high as we could go. It didn't take very long to build and they were sessioning within 30 minutes.
KJ, Sammy and Lonnie making quick work of the run in.
It was so sick watching KJ rip. Even sicker through these Holbrook lenses.
I wouldn't expect anything less from Sammy. FT stomping!!!
Lonnie debating his next trick.
Everyone had a good session. Tricks were landed, Bangers where shot, and the stoke level was high. It was now time for Curley, Gordon, and I to take some shred laps before the sun dipped behind the white snow covered peaks. The day seemed to go by fast, but I guess when your with a good group of people time just flies by.
Curley showing Lonnie some insta-gratification.
The shadows began to take over our canvas so we decided to check out another zone not too far away from the first one. It had a lot to offer, but the shade would detour us from hitting anything. KJ, Sammy, and Curley spotted this one lone chute and all ripped lines down. After the second zone, we all had a safety meeting and agreed on calling it a day.
L-R Sammy, KJ, Curley – End of the day line.


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Best Education System in the World
June 9, 2022 by Admin@englishessayhub
Best Education System in the World: Top 20 Countries
Best Education System in the World : The pursuit of the greatest education has always been a top priority for human civilization. Education is what distinguishes us from one another, liberates us from the shambles, and empowers us to act for the betterment of society. Even though a number of poets, writers, and intellectuals have written at length praising the importance of education but with the progression in modern society, its need has become more imperative.
Countries all around the globe have begun to provide high-quality education in a variety of fields to students from all over the world, in addition to their own people. But have you ever considered whether nations offer an education system that can meet your demands and help you launch a career in your chosen field? In this blog, we will discuss some of the top countries having the best education system in the world.
Top 20 Countries with Best Education System in the World
Rank Country Quality Index Opportunity Index
1 United Kingdom 78.2 69.79
2 United States 72 68.74
3 Australia 70.5 67.52
4 Netherlands 70.3 67.21
5 Sweden 70.1 66.96
6 France 69.9 66.3
7 Denmark 69.8 62.54
8 Canada 69.8 61.01
9 Germany 69.5 60.64
10 Switzerland 68.3 60.12
11 Japan 68.2 59.46
12 Israel 66.9 57
13 Finland 66.8 56.68
14 Taiwan 66.6 55.27
15 Singapore 66 55.22
16 Slovenia 65.8 54.38
17 South Korea 65.2 53.5
18 Norway 65 53.41
19 Belgium 64.2 53.02
20 United Arab Emirates 64 52.94
Source: CEOWORLD magazine
Countries With Best Education System in the World 2022
When it comes to pursuing higher education from abroad, every country has its own set of pros and cons. While one country may score well on the infrastructure, the other may offer degree programs that are new and unique. For instance, If we take into consideration parameters like quality of living, teacher-student ratio, and availability of public resources for studies, the list would include the countries that have shaped modern education like Finland, Denmark, Norway, Japan, Russia, etc.
Thus, it can be slightly difficult to decide which country offers high-quality education. Based on the parameters like the types of programs offered, interdisciplinarity in programs, placements, university rankings, and the number of enrolled international students, we have curated a list of countries that are known for having the best education system.
Did you know: In South Korea, high school students have double shifts every day that makes for around 12-13 hours at school.
A pioneer in modern education, the US is known for providing high-quality education delivered by world-renowned faculty. The country boasts of having more Nobel Laureates than any other country and hosting more than a million international students every year. Computer Science, Engineering, Business Management, Law, and Arts are some of the most popular courses among international students in the US. Further, the emphasis placed on research and development in the USA education system has led universities to offer an array of research-oriented degree programs especially STEM Courses at graduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels thus making it the most preferred destination for education. Being the home for universities like Harvard University, University of Oxford, Yale University, and MIT, the US undoubtedly has the best education system in the world.
With around half a million international students enrolled in various courses to study in the UK, the country is the second leading destination for education. The UK has been the center for learning for centuries. The UK Education system is constituted of a unique blend of rich English culture and diverse learning experiences have attracted students from across the world. As per the QS rankings, 18 universities out of 100 are located in the UK. Renowned globally for its Arts, Literature, and Design courses, UK is the second country with the best education system in the world.
Did you know: Oral exams held in UK universities and colleges are rigorous and intensive tests that were held over three days.
Known for its diverse culture, low tuition fees, and living costs, Canada has emerged as a preferred study destination for a large number of students. The Canadian universities have been consistently ranked among the top educational institutions in the world by QS and Times for offering an array of degrees and short-term courses across various disciplines. With the University of Toronto and Queen's University among the premier institutions of the country, the Canadian education system has etched its name in some of the best in the world. It provides students with a platform to specialize in courses in the fields of Engineering, Commerce, and the Arts.
Did you know: Finnish students only have to sit for a centralized exam at the age of 16!
For non-English speakers, Germany is the preferred destination for higher studies. Home to leading automobile brands like Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Germany has established its name in the automobile industry. Its institutions are renowned for offering intensive courses in Engineering, Design, MBBS in Germany, etc. A large number of scholarships are also available for international students which attract students from worldwide, making Germany one of the countries with the best education system in the world.
Did you know: Chinese students are given the most homework in the world, followed by Russians and Singaporeans!
The world's 6 largest country by area, Australia, is known for its high-quality education and excellent career opportunities. Offering diverse courses in fields like Engineering, Administration, Architecture, Media, Business, Communication and Art, Australia is a popular destination to study abroad. With 7 Australian universities in the top 100 list of QS 2022 rankings, the Australian education system can be counted amongst the best around the world. Australian universities also have research centers in a number of countries.
Having recorded a whopping 99% literacy rate, Denmark is undeniably a top mention while finding the best education system in the world. Free education is offered in Denmark from primary to higher education. Further, the country's government has ensured that education is compulsory for students up to 16 years of age which is one of the unique features adopted amongst the other education system in the world. It is one of the top countries to study abroad as well and attracts scores of international students from around the world with dreams to fulfill their higher studies at the world-renowned Denmark universities imparting quality education and globally recognized and acclaimed degrees.
Did you know: Japanese schools teach subjects like moral education called dotoku!
Finland has also been internationally lauded for formulating the best education system in the world because the country has meticulously designed an educational apparatus that is at par with other countries across the globe. The Finland Education System emphasizes providing access to free education from primary to higher education and has been consistently restructured to add newer and better changes. Its quintessential focus is to impart students with incremental life skills and when it comes to higher studies, you can choose from the traditional research-based universities offering theoretical programs or Universities of Applied Science providing industry-based and training programs!
Did you know: The City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, is the largest school in the world in terms of a number of students, with more than 32,000 students.
There is a reason why the Dutch education system is known and appreciated worldwide. Because of its excellent quality and top-ranked world-class universities, the Dutch education system is one of the best education systems in the world. These institutions are known across the world for their well-designed, cutting-edge curriculum and facilities. The teaching approach emphasizes cooperation, making it easier for international students in the Netherlands to meet both Dutch and other international students.
Having said that, solid personal relationships between professors and students are highly valued at Dutch universities. Dutch universities include many practical elements in their degree programs too. It is the first non-English speaking country to develop courses in English to attract overseas students. Modern teaching approaches are employed and as the government has subsidized higher education, the cost of studying is cheap as compared to other European countries.
Did you know: All schools in Iran have single-sex schools!
Having the highest enrollment rate of early childhood made France have a handsome spot on the list of top countries with the best education systems in the world. It's a long-held belief that the French education system is one of the best in the world. It is not only the greatest but also one of the most successful educational systems in the world. France was a pioneer in revolutionizing its educational system. The French education system now is divided into three stages: elementary education, secondary education, and higher education.
The majority of primary and secondary schools in France, as well as a considerable number of colleges, are public institutions with highly centralized administrations. Having said that, education is one of the most basic rights in France which has been made compulsory from the age of 6 to 16. Although, the vast majority of children begin school long before the minimal age, frequently as early as two years old, and more than half of 18-21 year age groups in France are still enrolled in full-time education or pursuing a vocational training program.
Did you know: In Germany, kindergarten education is optional for preschoolers!
Like its other Nordic sister countries like Finland, Norway, and Denmark, Sweden has really performed well to keep the pace and be one of the top 20 countries with the best education systems in the world. If you're wondering how a tiny little nation like Sweden can have a world-class education system, it's because they believe in academic achievement, learning, and quality education over grades. They place a high value on developing team players.
Students are equipped for a successful career in this manner. Sweden has a reputation for being forward-thinking. Researches at Swedish universities have always contributed to the emergence of the greatest inventions like Bluetooth, Pacemakers, Skype, and Spotify. The international students studying in Sweden come from different parts of the world just to have a taste of its education system and be a part of the Swedish education revolution.
Did you know: France has the shortest school year from August to June and also the longest school day.
Top Universities in the World QS World Rankings 2022 THE World University Rankings 2022
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA 1 =5
University of Oxford, UK 2 #1
Stanford University, USA =3 4
University of Cambridge, UK =3 =5
Harvard University, USA 5 =2
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) 6 =2
Imperial College London, UK 7 #12
ETH Zurich- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology =8 #15
University College London, UK =8 #18
University of Chicago, USA 10 #10
Which is the hardest education system in the world?
Countries having the hardest and most difficult education systems in the world are as follows:
What country has the smartest students?
According to a survey done by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Chinese kids are the smartest in the world. According to the OECD's triennial PISA – Program for International Student Assessment – Chinese children surpass their classmates in science, arithmetic, and reading, regardless of socioeconomic background.
Which country is #1 in healthcare?
Countries that have the leading healthcare systems in the world are as follows:
Which country has the toughest maths syllabus?
The Indian education system has the toughest Mathematics curriculum in the entire world. The most difficult exam in the world is the IIT JEE, which is held in India. It is made up of Math, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Hopefully, with this blog, you are now aware of the countries with the best education system.
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Substitute Teacher Has Traveling in Mind After $30,000 Scratch-off Win
Prince George's County resident found lucky win with Bonus Crossword game
A passionate Greenbelt resident won the $30,000 top prize in her favorite Lottery scratch-off, the Bonus Crossword 4th Edition game.
The substitute teacher says she plays the Lottery every day. Other than spending time with her students, playing the Lottery is one of her favorite things to do "since I'm not spending money anymore and I'm not doing anything else," she said. In addition to playing scratch-offs, she also enjoys playing Powerball and Multi-Match.
The lucky lady was completely shocked when she discovered her big win on the $3 game.
"I counted the words at least five or six times," she said. The 80-year-old immediately called her sister to share her news and was advised not to tell anyone else about her Lottery luck.
The retired counselor and former Roman Catholic nun said she was afraid to carry around her instant ticket. Instead, she copied it and carried the copy around. She would pull out the scratch-off copy and count the words over and over to make sure that her calculations weren't wrong.
As for celebrating her win, the Prince George's County resident hopes to travel to Michigan and Indiana to visit friends that she hasn't seen in more than three years.
She purchased her winning game at her favorite Lottery retailer, Center Way Mini Mart located at 109 Centerway Road in Greenbelt. The loyal player said she is very fond of the owners, who are always kind to her. She also credits some of her good fortune to them. The owners make a point to wish her luck every time she purchases a game.
They get to share in her celebration, too. The Prince George's County business will receive a $300 bonus from the Lottery for selling the $30,000 top-prize winning instant ticket. She plans to tell them later that she's the player who won.
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Starpoint Gemini 2 Review – Ain't Like Dusting Crops
Mat Growcott
Jan 24, 2016, 05:00 PM EST
Developer/Publisher: Little Green Men Games/Iceberg Interactive
Platform: Xbox One ($/€ 34.99), PC (Steam, $/€ 31.99)
Xbox One version reviewed. Review code provided by the publisher.
"Han Solo" is the best possible job description, and it's something I think we all aspire to. Being a cocky space smuggler is way better than pushing trolleys around a car park on a wet Sunday afternoon, although I suppose everybody has to have a hobby. I specifically mention that scenario because Starpoint Gemini 2 feels a lot like that particular task, only without the glamour. It's not very accessible, it's not exactly what you'd call fun, but as a space strategy RPG simulator there's nothing better on Xbox One.
The awful thing about writing reviews like this is that the long list of negatives is almost certainly a long list of positives for the people who fall in love with it. I could write for hours on the stupidly long periods of nothingness as you fly through seemingly endless space with nothing to see, or I could point out the fact that the only real available method of learning is an almost equally endless instruction manual that snaps to the side of the screen.
But for the right person, that endless space is the game. For the right person, that digital War and Peace is far better than a hand-holding tutorial, especially with a game as deep as Starpoint Gemini where references could frequently come in handy.
But just because these flaws are there by design, it doesn't make them any less flaws. Setting up an autopilot to take you to your next objective can be boring and long-winded, but it saves you the time of having to actually pay attention to the endless nothing. I've never played a game where I've spent as much time not actually playing a game, but reading or sitting on my phone.
Perhaps this could have been avoided with some little distraction, something to organize or play with or listen to for each five to 10 minute section of flight - if not longer.
And it's true that getting into Starpoint Gemini is going to be a ridiculously difficult task for anybody not already 100 per cent in love with the idea. The tutorial segment isn't especially helpful and there's so much to see and do that it can feel overwhelming.
It doesn't help that the game's story mode feels like something out of a failed TV pilot. The plot is dull and the acting is so bad that you'll be thankful when voices glitch and you don't have to hear them. If there was an engaging space opera to take part in, there might have a bigger inclination to take part, but it just never comes.
The initial loading time is quite a while, although this is softened by there being no loading points once you're into the game. Instead there's just endless stuttering. Go into a new location, the whole universe comes to a standstill while it catches up. Fight scenes are frequently jumpy as well. At best it's frustrating.
Talking about the battles, the less said the better. They just work, it's not exactly a negative (in fact, it's one of the more enjoyable points of Starpoint Gemini) but it's not really mind blowing either. I wasn't even expecting Rogue Squadron and I was still disappointed. The controls aren't especially easy to utilize - rolling is attached to the d-pad - and there's just nothing epic about it.
Overall, the controls are mixed. There seem to be too many menus, and not enough buttons to account for the things you'll regularly have to do. Occasionally you'll stumble upon a shortcut, but it's by no means a perfect solution to not having a mouse and keyboard at your disposal. The developers definitely haven't perfected the transition to console.
If you're on the fence about Starpoint Gemini, don't buy it. In light of the second half of this review, I hate to say it, but most people are just not going to have the patience or interest to get anything of value here. The positives are almost certainly going to be outweighed by the negatives, and you'll be disappointed in your purchase.
But that's only half the story, albeit the slightly uneven half. Behind all the problems, deep below the annoyances and glitches, there's an excellent title just ready to poke its little alien head out of the bloody chest of mediocrity.
If you have the inclination to really give this game its fair shot - and that's more difficult than it sounds - then you'll find countless hours of enjoyable missions, interesting locations and beautiful planets. Whether that's sneaking a smuggled item past enemies or just the occasional joy of making a massive profit, there's enough there to make those who like Starship Gemini love Starship Gemini.
The graphics are pretty enough, although special mention has to be made of the general backgrounds and planets. Ships are less interesting, but there are some breathtaking vistas out there.
Your ability to command and upgrade your ship offers a near unlimited amount of freedom, and a variety of different playstyles. In fact, from the very beginning you're given options that could completely alter your style of tackling the game.
For those reasons, if you ignore the story and play it as a straight, open world RPG/strategy title AND you enjoy it enough to put in any amount of time, you have here a bona fide attempt on your personal Game of the Year. Few titles offer so much variety in such a big area. Dozens of hours will fly by as you correct your flight course, upgrade your abilities and fleet and overcome bigger challenges.
Of course, that means loving the idea and implementation enough that the issues stop niggling at you. That is the bet you have to take.
Starpoint Gemini has some of the strangest achievements I've ever seen. A handful of 100 point prizes are handed out for doing practically nothing - one is available for crashing into a planet, for instance. Then there are a couple of grindy ones that the sort of people who will put 30+ hours in will get with no problem at all. Finally, there is a selection of 0 point achievements, many of which will take you quite an amount of time. This is obviously neither a positive or negative for many people, but it's a little surprising.
Over the years I've noticed one key truth about writing reviews: there's always people out there that will love a bad game. They'll jump into a comment section or complain in some distant forum about how, actually, they really, really loved that game, and any negatives anybody bothers mentioning is just nitpicking.
In a world of 1s and 10s, an 8 is an insult and a 3 is too high.
Starpoint Gemini is not a bad game. It's not even really an average game, so long as you're part of the small group that will get the most of it. But it is difficult to enjoy, difficult to learn; in short, it's a niche title and there are glitches and boredom aplenty. This isn't a great title by any metric except maybe the most important one: those that love it will be utterly engrossed.
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When Apple first debuted the iTunes Music Store — which dropped the "Music" label when movies were added — they made a very direct claim about the quality of the 128K AAC files they offered. They approached the quality of a CD, but that's a claim that was quickly disputed by critical listeners everywhere.
To be fair, it may be true that, on a portable music player with inexpensive earphones, a car radio or a low-cost home audio system, you probably wouldn't be able to detect much of an audible difference between the standard iTunes fare and a CD. That's particularly true with today's highly-compressed and noisy popular music, where audio quality plays the role of poor handmaiden to "talk power," so it stands out on the radio.
But if you take acoustic instruments, such as a piano or harpsichord, where the subtle nuances are difficult to reproduce even in uncompressed music, the audible differences may be painfully obvious. This is why so-called "golden ears" began to demand that Apple deliver something better.
At the same time, the music industry wanted a two-tier pricing system for singles. You'd pay the regular 99 cents for older product, and a higher price for hits. Apple and EMI devised a smart solution that addressed several of the demands of both listeners and the music industry.
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Imani Lansiquot: From King's Hospital to King's College London
by Naomi Ogbeta
Imani Lansiquot was born in King's Hospital, London, and since the age of five she's had a passion for psychology and a goal of studying at King's College London. Fast forward and 22-year old Lansiquot has now completed her degree in Psychology at King's College London, as well as becoming European Gold Medallist and the 4th fastest woman in British history.
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"In school, they were desperate for me to apply for Oxford and Cambridge, but my heart was set on King's. I was going to study anything along as long as it was at King's."
"I wanted to study psychology at King's College London but they never had it as a degree until the year before I came!"
Imani's dissertation looked at how the use of jargon and expert opinions affected how much people value information.
" I thought that if I presented information with an expert in it and technical words, people were going to believe it more, but I actually found the opposite."
Her research showed that when people see facts and technical jargon alongside subjects such as maths and science, they value it more, but not as much with topics such as social psychology. With the COVID 19 pandemic, information from experts was valued and sought after.
"As things were kicking in with lockdown, I was really getting into the crux of my dissertation. People had no idea about the virus, so everyone was a novice. Any information that was coming out literally felt like Bible."
"All these WhatsApp threads were coming out and people were believing it, new language was introduced with words such as furlough and social distancing."
"There were so many conflicting pieces of information, and everyone was scared because of the roles that were assumed such as a scientist or "my sister's boyfriend works for the police." We were so quick to believe them as we didn't know the information ourselves."
Analysing human behaviour intrigued Lansiquot, with her love for subjects such as English and History at school, she wanted to utilise her creativity and ideas. However, her degree was different from how she expected.
"When I studied psychology at A-level it was very social, all about human behaviour. But 2/3rds of what I did in my degree was science and maths which was difficult, but it's been good for me to get a balance.
Imani often uses her degree to reflect on both the sports community and herself.
"In one sense everyone is an expert in sport because everyone supports the football club or wants Team GB to win. They tune into sport quite a lot, so they have a level of expertise in it.
But on the flip side, no one really knows what it's like to be an elite athlete, so there is this fascination with it and this information that they don't have. It's a real mixture."
It's really integral that sports journalists put out information. Jargon does have a role but it is important that the information is there too.
A really good thing about football is that literally every day of the week, even in lockdown, there was information about it. We are constantly being fed it so we're going to believe it.
Studying psychology as an athlete is an interesting dynamic, as sports can be as much mental as it is physical.
"It makes you very self-aware and introspective, which is a good thing in a way. I'm quite aware of who I am and what my strengths and weaknesses are. But the degree does make you overthink that kind of stuff.
Lansiquot received help and support for her degree from her partner Ojie Edoborun, who is also a top British sprinter.
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"Making priority lists helped me with managing my time. Ojie really helped me with this. I would be giving everything 100% of my stress and worry."
"When I verbalised this and said it out loud, he'd be like "there are only two things on this list that you need to worry about. If you have five assignments due and 10 training sessions to do, you need to prioritise which one is coming first and which session is happening next."
Lansiquot reflected on the difficulty of balancing student life with academics and offers some advice for those who are going down the same path.
"When you're in something that's difficult you don't really think about it and when I came to the end of my degree I thought how did I do that?"
I think for anyone who is looking to do this, you have to accept that it's going to be difficult.
When I first started I thought, "If I work out my day minute by minute, there's going to be no problem. But it's not always that straight forward, it can be hard. You have to make realistic plans. You almost have to undersell and over perform, It's important to give yourself a lot of time to rest and recover and then you'll have the energy to do the important stuff"
Imani has recently been appointed the Athlete Lead for diversity and inclusion within British Athletics and will definitely be a part of a positive change, with her drive and motivation she will achieve great things and inspire the next generation!
To find out more about Imani check out her social media: @ImaniLara
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Tales of the Devil · 22. July 2020
The Devil on the Ice
The next story is a folk tale from the area of the Waterland, an ancient rural district just north of Amsterdam. Reclaimed a thousand years ago from swamp and sea and dotted with small farming and fishing villages the Waterland is just as haunted, if not more so, as the great city to its south.
"If it's gambling you hold dear, it's the devil you should fear."
That's what the old folks said in the village of Uitdam. Johan Hook did not care. He was young, he did not listen and every winter evening you could see him playing cards and rolling dice with his mates at the pub.
"Then at least make sure that you're home in time", his father told him "for between midnight and one is the hour of vice. Then the devil will ride his skates on the ice."
"Even if the devil would ride with me, I'll be home and inside the gate before midnight." Johan answered, and he tied on his skates and rode away.
But that evening his gambling at the inn of Zuiderwoude went far too well and he soon forgot his promise. Every time his friends persuaded him too play another game, and another, and another and the hour became late. "The devil! A quarter to midnight!" Johan uttered and he collected his winnings, ran out of the pub, put on his skates and rode away from the village of Zuiderwoude to his home in Uitdam.
There was a bright moon and the wide, frozen land was silent. But Johan had only made a few strokes on the ice when he heard that someone was riding along with him. He looked over his shoulder but saw no one. Only a shadow, like that of a bird passing overhead, seemed to glide after him. And ever more clearly he could hear the sound of skates scraping across the frozen waste behind him.
Johan braced himself, leant forward and skated as he had never done before, and never would again, for he knew his eternal soul depended on it. On the first stroke of midnight you could see two dark figures fly across the Little Lake, a half hour's walk from the village of Uitdam. On the sixth stroke you could see Johan sprint the Alewijk canal leading to the village, on the eighth stroke he reached the Uitdammer Dee, the lake next to the village, on the tenth stroke he could see his own house by the water, on the eleventh he jumped from the ice and at the stroke of midnight he had landed inside the gate, had stumbled into his house and shut the door behind him, his skates still on his feet.
There was a brief silence but then Johan heard a voice, cold as frost, coming from outside: "Just in time, Johannes Hook. But next time you won't be so lucky."
But Johan would never gamble again. Or put on his skates.
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FX Gives Guillermo del Toro's 'The Strain' A Pilot Order
Posted September 21st, 2012 by Janice Kay
While most associate Guillermo del Toro's name with feature films, he's also dabbled in the small screen media in the past. Currently he's got a deal with ABC to bring 'The Hulk' back to TV (although with Joss Whedon now working on 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' the network may make fans wait a little while longer to see the green gamma giant). Now it's being reported that he has received a pilot order from the FX network to bring his trilogy book series, 'The Strain,' to life.
'The Strain' was originally a TV series pitch that del Toro tried to sell but without success. He was then convinced to turn the idea into a book and was introduced to writer Chuck Hogan (who authored the novel 'Prince of Thieves').Together they co-authored 'The Strain.' Once the book had been published in 2009, networks began showing interest.
"We started receiving offers for movies and TV rights after the publication of the first book," del Toro told Deadline, "but we didn't want do anything because we didn't want that train of thought to influence the way we were writing the books."
Hogan and del Toro continued to write together and published 2 more sequels to their first novel: 'The Fall' published in 2010 and 'The Night Eternal' in 2011.
Del Toro explained:
"Once the third book was published, we went back to every cable network that expressed interest, and we pitched the series. FX made the most sense, based on the level of commitment, passion and understanding of the concept of the book. They got behind the idea of making this a close-ended series; we wanted to follow the books closely and so it couldn't be open-ended, but rather three to five seasons max."
This is the first time FX has ordered a pilot based on a pitch. 'The Strain's' pilot will be co-written, directed and executive produced by del Toro himself with Hogan co-writing the pilot script. Carlton Cuse ('Lost,' 'Bates Motel') will help develop the project and will also serve as an executive producer and showrunner.
The plan for 'The Strain' is to make it into a limited run series with the first and second season encompassing the first two novels of the trilogy and the third novel to perhaps be told through 2 seasons. Del Toro feels that there are enough subplots in the trilogy that had to be edited out of the books that could fill the seasons and allow writers to creatively shape the series without deviating from his books. As an added bonus, del Toro is hoping to direct as many episodes that he can depending on his scheduling commitments with his feature films.
'The Strain' is a vampire thriller that involves a mysterious viral outbreak that occurs in the U.S. which either kills those who are exposed to it or turns them into vampires. Those who are transformed become parasites who begin feeding on humans and extrude stingers that convert their victims into mor vampires that are under the control of The Master. It is up to CDC physician, Dr. Ephraim "Eph" Goodweather who is joined by Holocaust survivor Abraham Setrakian and a ragtag group of fighters to find a way to stop the contagion and save the city.
What makes this project interesting (besides the fact that del Toro is involved) is that this is quite different that the vampire stories of late. The blood suckers in his novels are dark and gritty unlike the romanticized ones popular now with the likes of 'The Twilight Saga,' and 'The Vampire Diaries.'
Del Toro and Hogan will start writing the script by the end of the year and is aiming to shoot the pilot sometime in September next year. Just like 'American Horror Story,' FX has already ordered a number of scripts to be written besides the pilot in order for the series to quickly go into production after the pilot is made.
'The Strain' sounds like it will do for vampires what 'The Walking Dead' has for zombies. With del Toro having an intimate hand in the whole process, this will definitely be the show to watch next Fall season!
Janice Kay
Janice's first memories of the genre were of watching the original 'Star Trek' and classic 'Doctor Who' episodes (Tom Baker, aka the Fourth Doctor, was her first). Soon, she was introduced to 'Godzilla' and her addiction then spread to books, magazines, movies and comics. Janice continued as a closet geek as her thirst and love for sci-fi grew and was only second to her love of baking. Then one night, on a whim, she answered a tweet to be a writer for ScienceFiction.com and the geek girl insider her was soon set free. Within 3 years she became the Senior Editor for the site. When not writing or editing for ScienceFiction.com, Janice is scouring the internet to feed her sci-fi cravings while defending conspiracy theories, protecting scientific theorems and loving all things science fiction.... and baking cookies.
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UPDATE: Washburn athletics unveils new website
The old design for wusports.com, Washburn's official athletics website, is undergoing a change after two years. The redesign is set to be launched Friday morning.
UPDATE: The new WUsports.com is now up and running. The athletic department's website redesign was delayed by technical difficulties, as it was originally supposed to launch Thursday, May 27, at 10:15 a.m. However, the site made it's debut Friday morning.
THURSDAY, MAY 27: The Washburn University athletics department is planning to unveil their new website Friday morning.
The website redesign, located at the same URL as the current one, www.wusports.com, was originally set to launch today at 10:15 a.m., but was pushed back because of technical difficulties.
"We've had the same design for the last two years with Sidearms Sports, who are the folks who host our website and designed everything on the back end," said Gene Cassell, Washburn's sports information director. "We couldn't be any more thrilled with them and that's why we re-uped with them for another three years."
Cassell said the purpose of the redesign is to make the website more user-friendly and to make photos and social media links more accessible than the previous website allowed. Sidearm Sports made the redesign based off input from Cassell and assistant sports information/marketing director Mike Knipper.
"We've had those buttons on the current website with the 'Follow us on Facebook' and 'Follow us on Twitter' and we've made those buttons more prominent," said Cassell. "We've also added an RSS feed and a Twitter feed logo and a Facebook logo up at the top of the page. Those logos are pretty wide known, people can see those and click right on those and be able to sign up for our fan page and follow us on Twitter, as well."
Cassell said the most notable changes to the design were the size and shape of the photos.
"Folks like seeing photos and athletes like seeing their photos, so we've done a pretty big change with the photos with the size they are on the website," he said.
To get your last look at the current Washburn athletics website, go to www.wusports.com.


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